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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03150.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1801 |
| Title | Jonathan Rhea to Dr. Longstreet regarding a possible law suit |
| Date | 12 November 1801 |
| Author | Rhea, Jonathan (cb. 1754-1815) |
| Recipient | Longstreet, Dr. |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Discusses a possible lawsuit being brought up against Longstreet by Major Freeman, "...your reputation will be materially involved - Property when compared to honest fame is but trash - Riches never gave happiness, but an approved conscience with a morsel of bread is in my opinion preferable to the wealth of the Indies if obtained by fraud & swindling..." Advises him to take action and contact Mr. Stockton to avoid further trouble. Identified as a copy in the docket. |
| Subjects | Forgery and Fraud Corruption and Scandal Law Morality and Ethics Philosophy |
| People | Rhea, Jonathan (cb. 1754-1815) Longstreet, Dr. (fl. 1801) |
| Place written | Trenton, New Jersey |
| Theme | Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Rhea served as clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court, 1793-1806. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |