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Business papers, 1787 - 1790

 File — Box: 2

Dates

  • 1787 - 1790

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 46.75 Linear Feet (52 boxes (43 full Hollinger boxes and 9 flat boxes))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

Mostly business papers of Andrew Shriver while a merchant in Baltimore Town, 1787-89, and then Frederick County. Most of his business conducted with George Grundy and May and Payson, Baltimore Town merchants. Interesting items include an 1789 legal opinion by Thomas Johnson about the estate of Jacob Bankert; 1789 memorandum book of Andrew Shriver with personal and business expenses and some rough drafts of letters; a 1790 letter from Daniel Kurtz of Baltimore Town describing the collecting of insects. Also a few items concerning the business affairs of David Shriver, Sr.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750