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Introduction to United States v. Haws et al. Promissory Note to Robert E. Lee, 10 September 1840, Nathaniel Childs Jr. Copy Promissory Note to Robert E. Lee, 10 September 1840, Charles B. Penrose Copy Summons, 25 April 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Declaration, circa 7 June 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Docket Entry, Judgment, 11 June 1842–30 January 1851 [United States v. Haws et al.] Transcript of Proceedings, circa 11 June 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Attorney for District of Illinois, circa June 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Docket Entry, Fieri Facias, circa 18 July 1842 [United States v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Marshal, 22 July 1842 [U.S. v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Marshal, 24 January 1843 [United States v. Haws et al.] Report of United States Marshal, 23 January 1844 [United States v. Haws et al.]

Docket Entry, Judgment, 11 June 1842–30 January 1851 [United States v. Haws et al.]

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Settled by Jean Baptiste Point du Sable, 1779. U.S. Fort Dearborn established, 1804. Town organized, 10 Aug. 1832. Incorporated as city, May 1837. Population in 1837 about 4,200; in 1840 about 4,500; and in 1844 about 11,000. Twenty-six members of Church ...

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, Cook Co., IL], 11 June 1842–30 Jan. 1851, U.S. v. Haws et al. (U.S. District Court for the District of IL 1842); Register of Miscellaneous Suits in which the United States is a party or interested, 1834–1848, pp. 37–38, 110–111; printed form with manuscript additions in unidentified handwriting; Case Files and Other Records Relating to Suits, 1791–1929, Records of the Solicitor of the Treasury, Record Group 206, National Archives and Records Administration, Washington DC; microfilm at CHL.

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REGISTER of MISCELLANEOUS SUITS in which the
UNITED STATES

North American constitutional republic. Constitution ratified, 17 Sept. 1787. Population in 1805 about 6,000,000; in 1830 about 13,000,000; and in 1844 about 20,000,000. Louisiana Purchase, 1803, doubled size of U.S. Consisted of seventeen states at time ...

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is a party, or interested.
When instituted. By whose direction. Name of Attorney and District. Against whom. Residence. Nature of Suit, or cause of
action

In civil practice: a legal demand for the recovery of what is due. In criminal law: a governmental prosecution in a court of justice against one or more individuals accused of a crime.

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Amount claimed. When due. Amount recovered. Judgment or Decree, when rendered. Amount received. To whom paid. REMARKS.
Attorney. District. Principal. Sureties. Dollars. Cents. Dollars Cents. Dollars. Cents.
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June 1 Secretary of War Montgy Blair
Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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Peter Haws

17 Feb. 1796–1862. Farmer, miller, businessman. Born in Leeds Co., Johnstown District (later in Ontario), Upper Canada. Son of Edward Haws and Polly. Married Charlotte Harrington. Baptized into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Moved to Kirtland...

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H. W. Miller

1 May 1807–9 Oct. 1885. Carpenter, builder, farmer. Born in Lexington, Greene Co., New York. Family resided at Windham, Greene Co., 1810. Son of James Miller and Ruth Arnold. Moved to Illinois, ca. 1829. Married first Elmira Pond, 19 June 1831. Baptized into...

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Missouri

Area acquired by U.S. in Louisiana Purchase, 1803, and established as territory, 1812. Missouri Compromise, 1820, admitted Missouri as slave state, 1821. Population in 1830 about 140,000; in 1836 about 240,000; and in 1840 about 380,000. Latter-day Saint ...

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Upon a note to Capt. R E. Lee. Engr Capn as agent
United States

North American constitutional republic. Constitution ratified, 17 Sept. 1787. Population in 1805 about 6,000,000; in 1830 about 13,000,000; and in 1844 about 20,000,000. Louisiana Purchase, 1803, doubled size of U.S. Consisted of seventeen states at time ...

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4866 38 5184 31) 1842 June 11 See proceedings, ante page 37
George Miller

25 Nov. 1794–after July 1856. Carpenter, mill operator, lumber dealer, steamboat owner. Born near Stanardsville, Orange Co., Virginia. Son of John Miller and Margaret Pfeiffer. Moved to Augusta Co., Virginia, 1798; to Madison Co., Kentucky, 1806; to Boone...

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Costs 41 96) See Letter from
Archd Williams

10 June 1801–21 Sept. 1863. Lawyer, judge. Born in Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Son of John Wesley Williams and Amelia Gill. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1829. Married first Nancy Kemp, 28 July 1831. President of the Trustees of Quincy when town was...

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Dist. Atty, dated Jan. 20 1851 to Solr. of Treasy, stating that he had commenced proceedings in Circuit of
U.S

North American constitutional republic. Constitution ratified, 17 Sept. 1787. Population in 1805 about 6,000,000; in 1830 about 13,000,000; and in 1844 about 20,000,000. Louisiana Purchase, 1803, doubled size of U.S. Consisted of seventeen states at time ...

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for the Dist. of
Illinois

Became part of Northwest Territory of U.S., 1787. Admitted as state, 1818. Population in 1840 about 480,000. Population in 1845 about 660,000. Plentiful, inexpensive land attracted settlers from northern and southern states. Following expulsion from Missouri...

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, by a Creditor’s bill, against the
Widow

10 July 1804–30 Apr. 1879. Scribe, editor, boardinghouse operator, clothier. Born at Willingborough Township (later in Harmony), Susquehanna Co., Pennsylvania. Daughter of Isaac Hale and Elizabeth Lewis. Member of Methodist church at Harmony (later in Oakland...

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,
Administrator

31 May 1814–13 Jan. 1871. Carpenter, miller, merchant. Born in Bangor, Hancock Co., Maine. Son of John Kittridge Coolidge and Rebecca Stone Wellington. Moved to Cincinnati, by 1817. Moved to area of Mackinaw, Tazewell Co., Illinois, 1834. Married Elizabeth...

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and heirs at law of Joseph Smith decd., and others, 53 defts,— the bill embracing 108 Town lots in
Nauvoo

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas....

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& 14 tracts of land in the counties of
Adams

Situated in western Illinois; bounded on west by Mississippi River. Organized from Pike Co., 1825. Quincy established as county seat, 1825. Population in 1830 about 2,200. Population in 1840 about 14,500. Latter-day Saint exiles from Missouri found refuge...

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and
Hancock

Formed from Pike Co., 1825. Described in 1837 as predominantly prairie and “deficient in timber.” Early settlers came mainly from mid-Atlantic and southern states. Population in 1835 about 3,200; in 1840 about 9,900; and in 1844 at least 15,000. Carthage ...

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. Estimated at about $20,000. Thirty two of the [defendants?] failed to appear & and answer, and as to them the bill was taken as confessed, and the lands claimed by them, being 6 tracts, and 106 town lots, estimated at from $5,000 to $6,000, decreed to be sold. Supplemental Bill filed 5 Decr. 1851 against 22 other defts, claiming 15 tracts of land & 52 town lots. Sale to take place in the spring, & advises the appointment of some person to attend the sale or part of Government, to prevent a [illegible]. Employed Geo. Edmunds Esq. to investigate letter for a confirmation of $500, and asks Solicitor to ratify the same. Jan 30th 1851 Letter of Solicitor to
Archd. Williams

10 June 1801–21 Sept. 1863. Lawyer, judge. Born in Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Son of John Wesley Williams and Amelia Gill. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1829. Married first Nancy Kemp, 28 July 1831. President of the Trustees of Quincy when town was...

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Esq Dist. Attorney, in reply, stating he has sent copy of his letter to Sec. of the Interior recommending the allowance to Mr. Edmunds, and requesting to be informed in due time of day of sale. 30 Jan 1851, Letter of Solicitor to Sec of Interior, enclosing copy of letter from
A. Williams

10 June 1801–21 Sept. 1863. Lawyer, judge. Born in Montgomery Co., Kentucky. Son of John Wesley Williams and Amelia Gill. Moved to Quincy, Adams Co., Illinois, 1829. Married first Nancy Kemp, 28 July 1831. President of the Trustees of Quincy when town was...

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Dist. Attorney, and recommending the allowance proposed, to George Edmunds Esq for professional services &c
Jos. Smith
Hyram Smith

9 Feb. 1800–27 June 1844. Farmer, cooper. Born at Tunbridge, Orange Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Randolph, Orange Co., 1802; back to Tunbridge, before May 1803; to Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont, 1804; to Sharon, Windsor Co...

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