Correspondence, 1808 - 1810
Dates
- 1808 - 1810
Conditions Governing Access
Public use of this collection is restricted to microfilm. Please see Manuscripts Department microfilm MS 2085: 15 reels.
Extent
From the Collection: 15.34 Linear Feet (20 full Hollinger boxes; 7 flat boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
A large number of letters written mostly by David Shriver, Jr. regarding the construction of the National Road in western Maryland; other correspondents on this and related subjects include John B. Colvin, C.H. Gist, Philip B. Key, and Samuel Smith. A considerable amount of correspondence on the 1808 Presidential election. Writing on political matters are Alexander McKim, Roger Nelson, Abraham and Andrew Shriver, and Samuel Smith. A lengthy letter from Andrew Shriver to Samuel Smith, October 20, 1808, describing the family's efforts in politics, especially their work with the Germans, since 1797.
Creator
- From the Collection: Shriver, David, 1769-1852 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Andrew Keiser, 1802-1884 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Henry Wirt, 1837-1910 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Frederick Austin, 1839-1890 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Louis E., 1851-1945 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org