Burch Divorce Case (7 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Octavo. Functional 20th century binding. Contents VG, wrappers bound in.

No Binding. Condition: Fine. Bifolio. 10 x 7 ¾ inches. p. 2-3 blank. Creased at folds with some toning otherwise fine. Small loss of paper to red wax seal. Red "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps with circular red stamp dated Jan 4 Chicago Ill. On front cover. Robert Stuart (1785-1848), the recipient of this letter, was born in Scotland. He first emigrated to Canada, then the United States. As a fur trader, he traveled widely and was on the first expedition to cross the South Pass in 1811. Stuart worked for Astor's fur company and was a partner in the firm. In 1845 he became the first Secretary of the Illinois and Michigan Canal Co., a position he held until his death in October 1848. His son, David Stuart (1816-1868), was a lawyer, politician and commander during the Civil War. What makes this letter intriguing is that it was sent to David Stuart's father by the J.H. Burch banking firm. The head of the bank was Isaac Howe Burch, who in 1859 accused his wife, Mary Weld Turner Burch, a society darling of having an affair with David Stuart (the recipient's son). The Burch Divorce Case, as it was known, had the entire country spellbound just prior to the start of war. "Chicago Jany 23 1847 R. Stuart Esq Dear Sir, Not having rec'd draft from you by this evening's southern mail in return for $4,500 sent you by Mr. Sears on Thursday last, we fear it may have miscarried. 'Tis possible you have sent it by Mr. Sears (should it be that he returns today), and if so, probably he will hand it in at a late hour tonight. Yours Truly, J. H. Burch & Co.".

Paperback. Condition: Fair. 116 pages ; 23 cm. Softcover. Portrait of Mrs. Burch on front wrap. Rear wrap missing. Tear to front wrap with loss. Pages clean, unmarked. In 1860 banker Isaac Burch sued his wife, Mary Burch on grounds of adultery. Mary responded that her husband had engaged in extreme cruelties, and had extorted a false confession from her. In the end the jury felt in favor of Mary Burch. She successfully sued her husband for divorce in 1863.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 130. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1860 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 130.

New York: Robert M. DeWitt, 1860. (illustrator). New York: Robert M. DeWitt, 1860. An 1860 Illinois Divorce Case that Dominated Headlines Throughout the United States [Trial]. Burch v. Burch. Only Complete Report of the Burch Divorce Case; Containing a History of the Case--The Preliminary Movements, The "Confession" of Mrs. Burch, Opening and Closing Speeches of Counsel, The Deposition of Parties Implicated, and All the Testimony in Full, With the Letters Offered in Evidence but Ruled Out by the Court. New York: Robert M. DeWitt, Publisher, 30 Frankfort Street, [c.1860]. 116, [5]-8 pp. Main text in double columns. Pictorial wrappers lacking. Page [5] has drop-head title The Beardsley Divorce, sub-titled History of the Case, which is followed by a single-column account of that case. Octavo (6" x 9-1/2"). Stab-stitched pamphlet in pictorial wrappers, untrimmed edges. Light soiling, dampststaining, tears and notable edgewear to wrappers, front wrapper detached, moderate toning to interior, faint dampstaining to heads of a few leaves. $125. * Only edition, one of two issues. This sensational Illinois divorce case dominated headlines throughout the United States. It involved a prominent Chicago banker and his socialite wife, who denied his accusations of adultery and countered with charges that he married her for her fortune and had mistreated her. The jury agreed and ruled in her favor. Our copy is from the issue that includes a synopsis of the Beardsley divorce, a case that involved adultery claims by both spouses. It is not included in the other issue, which does not have any additional material. The synopsis is apparently a promotion for DeWitt's report of that case, which is advertised on rear wrappers of copies in wrappers that we have seen. This issue not in Cohen or the Harvard Law Catalogue (1909), both of which record the issue with 116 pp.

An 1860 Illinois Divorce Case that Dominated Headlines Throughout the United States [Trial]. Burch v. Burch. Only Complete Report of the Burch Divorce Case; Containing a History of the Case--The Preliminary Movements, The "Confession" of Mrs. Burch, Opening and Closing Speeches of Counsel, The Deposition of Parties Implicated, and All the Testimony in Full, With the Letters Offered in Evidence but Ruled Out by the Court. New York: Robert M. DeWitt, Publisher, 30 Frankfort Street, [c.1860]. 116, [5]-8 pp. Main text in double columns. Pictorial wrappers lacking. Page [5] has drop-head title The Beardsley Divorce, sub-titled History of the Case, which is followed by a single-column account of that case. Octavo (6" x 9-1/2"). Stab-stitched pamphlet bound into recent quarter calf over marbled boards, gilt title to spine. Moderate toning to interior, light soiling to final page, early owner name (Dennison) to head of title page. A handsomely bound copy. $175. * Only edition, one of two issues. This sensational Illinois divorce case dominated headlines throughout the United States. It involved a prominent Chicago banker and his socialite wife, who denied his accusations of adultery and countered with charges that he married her for her fortune and had mistreated her. The jury agreed and ruled in her favor. Our copy is from the issue that includes a synopsis of the Beardsley Divorce, a case that involved adultery claims by both spouses. It is not included in the other issue, which does not have any additional material. The synopsis is apparently a promotion for DeWitt's report of that case, which is advertised on rear wrappers of copies in wrappers that we have seen. This issue not in Cohen or the Harvard Law Catalogue (1909), both of which record the issue with 116 pp.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 130, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 130 130.