Augusta County: Jedediah Hotchkiss to John H. McCue,
November 18, 1857
Summary:
Jedediah Hotchkiss sends John H. McCue information regarding Hotchkiss' finances.
Hotchkiss also asks McCue to aid him in keeping the debts out of court.
J. Howard McCue Esq
Staunton
Va
Nov. 18 th 1857
Mossy Creek
Dear McCue
I enclose you the original bill of Butler & Co. -- made out agst. H & B. & the Or. taken off by Brodt.
There is money Due Brodt from Saml. Bell of Glade, Waller Oder & W m Andrew of Mossy Creek. I think these will cover the claim & costs. I also enclose a letter that I got from Butler & Co. in reference to Brodt's claim. Fix the thing up right & if necessary write to Butler & Co.
Brodt has sued me for what I owe him. In addition to Butler there are unpaid debts of the Co. that he is to pay so I want to keep him from getting a judgement as long as possible. I wish you to attend to the case & get it on the "disputed docket"
My regards to your estimable wife.
Your friend
Jed. Hotchkiss
