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Although unclear as to the exact nature of the litigation, this letter from the Leavenworth firm pertained to the taking of depositions in "the case against the steamboat Isabella". The Isabella was a side-wheeler which made regular runs to Sioux City during 1858, and in this case apparently came to the aid of the Kate Howard when ice forced her to "give up her trip".
Creator: Sherman, Ewing & McCook
Date: April 4, 1859
Item Number: 838
Call Number: Thomas Ewing Jr. Coll. #341 Letter Press Book #2
KSHS Identifier: DaRT ID: 838
Business and Industry - Occupations/Professions - Lawyers
Collections - Manuscript - Ewing, Thomas, Jr.
Date - 1854-1860 - 1859
Objects and Artifacts - Communication Artifacts - Documentary Artifact - Letter
People - Notable Kansans - Ewing, Thomas, Jr.
Places - Cities and towns - Leavenworth
Places - Counties - Leavenworth
Places - Rivers - Missouri
Transportation - Water - Steamboats
Type of Material - Unpublished documents - Letters
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