Letter Written to Orange Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from H.J.H. of Worthington

This letter was written to Orange Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from a man only identified as H.J.H. in Worthington, Ohio. In the letter, H.J.H. states that he is writing Johnson because he has heard that a Mr. Cells has been pursuing Johnson's daughter, Mary Johnson. He warns Johnson about letting his family get involved with Cells and continues to provide Johnson some background on Cells. According to H.J.H., Cells owes many debts and lives off his brother despite his claims of wealth. H.J.H. concludes the letter by informing Johnson that if he wants to find out his name that he can inquire with the landlord where he had been staying for a time.

Orange Johnson (b. February 7, 1790 - d. November 28, 1876), was a comb maker by trade from Connecticut. Johnson migrated to Ohio in 1814, attracted to the Worthington Manufacturing Company, friends and family.