Correspondence, 1821 - 1824
Dates
- 1821 - 1824
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 7.09 Linear Feet (17 full Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
Predominant correspondent is John S. Shriver (most of it dated 1823) to his father about legal advice, business news, and especially leather and politics. Other correspondents include Abraham Shriver, James Renshaw and William Schley of Frederick (commenting on legal matters). A few letters from Andrew Shriver in 1821 to Samuel Smith regarding the appointment of John S. Shriver as commissioner of insolvent debtors, to the Baltimore and [UNK] Turnpike Company with suggestions for improvements, and to Upton Bruce a long letter on conditions adversely effecting a justice of the peace. Also some letters from Henry R. Warfield, 1821, 1823-24 about the Bankruptcy Bill and National Road and other internal improvements.
Creator
- From the Collection: Shriver, Andrew, 1762-1847 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Thomas, 1789-1879 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Abraham, 1771-1848 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, David, 1769-1852 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Isaac, 1777-1856 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, William, 1796-1879 (Person)
- From the Collection: Shriver, Andrew Keiser, 1802-1884 (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