J. J. Hall

Buckley, Hopkins, Tufts & Co spent the winter of 1838-39 exhibiting in Baltimore and Washington and Philadelphia and in the latter city J. J. Hall and John J. Nathans bought out Buckley’s and Hopkins’ interest and the title became Hall, Nathans, Tufts & Co.

Unfortunately, 1839 was a bad year for the American economy and the new partners were no more successful at selling tickets than had the old ones been. In July or August, 1839, Clayton, Bartlett & Welch bought the circus. John Nathans and the Kincaid boys remained as employees of the new owners for the rest of the year and for 1840 as well.