Lawsuit against Solomon Brothers, Bank of South Carolina, Barnwell District, September 8, 1845

Legal document detailing a lawsuit filed on September 8, 1845, by the Bank of South Carolina against Solomon Brothers and others. The lawsuit concerns a debt owed by John Bowie, for whom Solomon Brothers acted as surety. The complaint outlines a complex history of payments and outstanding balances, spanning several years and involving substantial sums of money. The document references multiple sheriffs and highlights the financial difficulties faced by both Solomon Brothers and John Bowie. The original amount of $11,721.11 in 1845 would equate to approximately $360,000 today (adjusted for inflation). The Bank of South Carolina, chartered in 1792, was the oldest bank in South Carolina.

Associated People/Businesses

• Solomon Brothers

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Debtor and creditor
• Actions and defenses

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box, 14, Folder 11