Box 2

Scope and Contents Three printed copies of the will: two copies with the handwritten approval of the probate judge and with probate documents dated May 2, 1899; and a third labelled "Robert W. Patterson - marked copy" with notes as to taxes due.The will consists of the following:Original will apportioning real estate to his two daughters, the rest to be divided equally (August 22, 1894)First codicil, providing for annuities to two relatives; bequests to six...

Scope and Contents The documents include:Seven personal loans including $1,000 to J.J. Russell and $250 to Dr. P.M. Bracelin, both in 1896, for the development by Dr. Bracelin of some medical techniqueStock certificates for 400 shares of Calumet Iron & Steel, 50 shares of Northwestern Plate Glass, 50 shares of Lumberman's Insurance Co. (issued in 1865), 1 share of Chicago Turn-Gemeinde, and 4 shares of Inter State Industrial Exposition (issued in August 1873)1869...

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Three copies each of the estate inventory filed June 1899 and of the supplemental inventory filed May 1900.

Also a "Title Guarantee & Trust Company" folder with appraisal reports and approved copies of the above inventories.

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Three signed copies each of the annuity agreements between Katharine McCormick and Elinor Patterson, a Medill heirs, and Mary Medill ($2,000 a year) and William D. Medill ($800 a year). In an envelope numbered "12"

Scope and Contents Envelope "13" labelled "Final accounting," containing: Final accounting (April 1902); trustees' receipt for 1,050 shares of Tribune stock; original authorizations from Katharine McCormick and Elinor Patterson for the executors to lend $300,000 to the Tribune "for the completion of its new building" (February and March, 1902); signed power of attorney from Katharine McCormick (1902); statement of executors'...