Correspondence, 1811 - 1819
Dates
- 1811 - 1819
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
Many letters discussing politics in Frederick County. Mostly of Abraham and Andrew Shriver. An August 4, 1812 epistle by John S. Shriver describes the riot in Baltimore against Alexander Contee Hanson. A greater portion of the materials concern the Shrivers' involvement in road construction. Commencing in 1813 a series of letters by David Shriver, Jr. concerning his role as Superintendent of the National Road, 1813 and after. Letters from David Shriver, Jr. to W.H. Crawford, the Secretary of the Treasury, discussing the progress of this road, 1819. Some letters discussing James Shriver's work on the National Road. Letters describing Abraham's and Andrew's involvements in banks, particularly in Westminster.
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