In re West

On March 30,1843, Jesse West and Noah C. Pratt, composing the firm of Jesse West & Co., were adjudicated bankrupts in this district as individuals and as a firm. Four creditors proved claims, two against the firm and two against Jesse West individually. The act of 1841 required moneys received by the assignee to be paid into the registry. On April 12, 1845, the assignee, accordingly, paid into the registry $350 on account of the estate of Jesse West, and on September 17th $400 more. No other moneys have ever been paid into the registry on account of the estate. There were nominal assets of…