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Charles Hayward Papers, 1830-1885
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Charles Hayward
- Title
- Charles Hayward Papers
- Dates
- 1830-1885 (inclusive)18301885
- Quantity
- 1 c.f.
- Collection Number
- MG041 (collection)
- Summary
- Correspondence and other papers of Charles Hayward of Ottawa, Illinois; particularly materials relating to a debt owed to John L. H. McCracken.
- Repository
-
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The papers in this group span the years 1830 to 1885, with the bulk of the material from the years 1836-1846.
A majority of the material consists of letters written to Charles Hayward of Ottawa , LaSalle County, Illinois, concerning a debt he owed to John L.H. McCracken and the subsequent law suit and court ordered sale of Hayward's property. The W.J. Watkins estate was involved in the suit since McCracken wanted any money owed Hayward by the estate to be paid to him. There are several unrelated letters dealing with family matters and two wagers on the 1844 (Clay vs. Polk ) presidential election. Also included are an account book for an unidentified inn (presumably the Fox River House since this tavern is mentioned in the wagers) and an inventory of the estate of Charles Hayward who died in 1849.
A small group of early twentieth century items, newspaper clippings, receipts, and a political poster, dealing with the related Gleim family of Illinois are included.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Series I. Correspondence , 1836-1852Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
A. McCracken Case |
1837-1846 | |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | John L. H. McCracken letters
14
items
|
1837-1842 |
| 1/2 | Arnold & Ogden letters
14
items
|
1839-1846 |
| 1/3 | Nelson Hayward letters
10
items
|
1840-1846 |
| 1/4 | Legal documents and statements
11
items
|
1838-1846 |
B. W.J. Watkins |
1836-1846 | |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/5 | W.J. Watkins letters
12
items
|
1836-1840 |
| 1/6 | Watkins Estate, David Moore
letters 6
items
|
1842-1846 |
| 1/7 | Watkins Estate, Onslow Peters
letters 4
items
|
1845-1846 |
C. Other Correspondence
|
1838-1852 | |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/8 | S. Wait and A.G. Throop letters
5
items
|
1841-1846 |
| 1/9 | Family and personal letters
8
items
|
1838-1852 |
Series II. Other Material , 1830-1885Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/10 | Receipts, Appraisal of furniture,
Assignment of rights (Fox River House?) 37
items
|
1830-1848 |
| 1/11 | Land Grants to Charles Hayward
2
items
|
1839-1841 |
| 1/12 | Wagers on the President Election
2
items
|
1844 |
| 1/13 | Muster Roll of Capt. Henry J.
Reed, 1848; letter to Capt. Reid, 1885 2
items
|
|
| 1/14 | Gleim Family items 5
items
|
1907-1938 |
| 1/15 | Inventory of the Estate of
Charles Hayward made by Julia Ann Hayward 1 item
|
1849-1851 |
| 1/16 | Account Book (Fox River House?)
1 item
|
April 15, 1839-April 19, 1840 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Hayward, Charles, d. 1849--Archives
- McCracken, John L. H.
Geographical Names
- Ottawa (Ill.)--History--Sources
Finding aid prepared by Judith
Nielsen
1985
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