John Vernon Henry | The Papers of Martin Van Buren

John Vernon Henry (1767-1829) was a Federalist lawyer and politician. He was a member of the New York State Assembly representing Albany County from 1800 to 1802 and was the New York State Comptroller from 1800 to 1801. He also served as a delegate to the 1801 New York state constitutional convention. Henry and MVB worked both together and against one another in a number of legal cases in the NY legal circuits throughout the 1810s and early 1820s. Notably, Henry and MVB were co-counsels in the very lucrative suit of Troup v. Wood and Sherwood, which they won for their client Henry Platner in 1819.

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MVB to John Vernon Henry, 5 December 1819

I called yesterday to say a few words to you on the subject of Platners business & would have called this morning but have taken some medicine <whisky>. I wish you would examine fully & particularly the question whether his estate is in his or his heirs & as you may send Dr H a bill by the time I return from the Green & Ulster ^Col.^ Circuits where I go Monday. It will be... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: John Vernon Henry

MVB to John Vernon Henry, 5 December 1815

It is with feelings which you & you only can realise that I write once more on the subject of Ten Broeck & Livingston. The papers which Mr Butler will hand to you will shew the notice which has been given to me & the arrangement I had to make with Mr Williams on his importunity. My absence on a jaunt to Washington will prevent my attendance or I would relieve you. The indulgence which... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: John Vernon Henry

MVB to John Vernon Henry, 7 July 1820

From the examination I have been able to give the subject I am satisfyed that Platners property has not descended to his heirs. The Statute making that provision confines it to cases when the offence was committed after the first of March 1799. Platners was long before although he was not tried till afterward. I called on Chief Justice Spencer who drew that section & who explained to me his... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: John Vernon Henry

MVB to John Vernon Henry, 1 November 1817

You will recollect that the deeds on the above foreclosure were delivered to you & that Mr Hill was to leave with you the amount of the costs. They have to this moment not been paid. Understanding that the reason of their not being paid was that Mr Hill had paid for the same service in advance to Mr Hildrith & that Mr Van Veghten having accounts with Mr Hildrith had engaged with Mr Hill... Continue Reading

Sender: MVB

Recipient: John Vernon Henry

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