Item 17: Letter from Matthias Hollenback to Jasper Parish, 1800 October 8

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 57

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Letter from Matthias Hollenback to Jasper Parish, 1800 October 8

Dates

Created: 1800 October 8

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Extent

1 items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Type of Material:

Letter and newspaper clippings

Condition Note:

Fair.

Measurements:

12 ⅝ in. x 7 ⅝ in.

Description:

In the letter dated October 8, 1800, Matthias Hollenback, a Luzerne County judge and patriot of the American Revolutionary War, is writing to Jasper Parish for the repayment of a debt. In the beginning of his letter, Hollenback makes reference to some notes that Parish was holding of Hollenback’s at Niagra, and asks that he send information concerning them. Hollenback then goes on to ask about a Mr. Tubbs, stating that he holds a judgment against the man and asks Parish to see about Tubbs' circumstances. He concludes by saying that he will take an execution out on Tubb’s if he does not receive his money. Hollenback signs his letter by asking after Parish’s wife. The item number includes two newspaper clippings to contain biographical snippets about Hollenback.

Location:

Newtown Point

Transcription:

Newtown Point Oct[obe]r. 8.th 1800 Dear Sir I have not had the pleasure of seeing or hearing from you this some time- to know any thing about the notes yould (sic) held of him to collect at Niagara as your place is intirely [sic] out of my way of passing I would think you to write to me at Wilkes if you have Recd [received] the money or not if so you had I could send you Receipt by this Post as he will make his stand at our place & I can send at any time- I wish you to Do me a favor to inquire for a Mr. Tubbs I think his Chistian name was (Enos) a son in law to a Mr. Erle that lives in that country some where about the Lakes. I was told this Tubbs lived in the Swifts Township. Since that I am told he lives out on the Gunrigo(?) Road from Conandackway—

[Left Hand Side: Open] he did live about the out set of the Tunkee Lake. but where he Doth Live I cant till. I hold a judg[men]t against him & I am told he is onable (sic) to pay anything- as you are likely aquainted (sic) with him. your inquiring for him & if you find him Seeing what surrcumstances (sic) he is in. I would be obliged to you and do you any favor you may as him again & in case he is worth the money Let me know as I would ----- my attorney to Isue (sic) the Execution & collect of him Dont fail to write by Post & oblige me Plaes(sic) to give my Respects to Mrs. Parish as she has a small aquantence (sic) with me. I am with your very humble Serv[an]t M. Hollenback Mr. Jasper Parish

[Right Hand Side: Open] Matthias Hollenback

Back: 22 Mr Jasper Parrish at Canandackway

Matthias Hollenback Letter Octr. 8. 1800. Collect a debt Very roll(?) Allen 439(?) {back} Matthias Hollenback