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Draper vs. Romeyn records

Collection — manuscript box: 7 - folder 1

Identifier: 1108m

Scope and content

Manuscript notes and printed court documents in the case, which went to the Court of Appeals in New York City.

Dates

1854-1855.

Creator

Draper, William Bemis, 1804-1885 (Plaintiff, Person)
Bade, Albert, active 1850 (Defendant, Person)
Romeyn, Theodore, active 1850 (Defendant, Person)
New York (N.Y.). Court of Appeals (Organization)

Language of Material

In English.

Biographical / Historical

Records of a lawsuit involving an unpaid promissory note. Albert Bade issued a promissory note to William B. Draper for $300, and the note was endorsed by Theodore Romeyn. The note was not paid when it became due, and there was dispute over whether or not the due date had been extended.