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Andrew Wallace Evans papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3272
Abstract This collection consists mostly of correspondence addressed to Col. Andrew Wallace Evans, a native of Elkton, Maryland. Evans was an 1852 graduate of West Point Military Academy, and served in conflicts in Indian Territory and the Civil War. In addition to incoming correspondence, the collection includes genealogical notes having to do with the following families: Evans, Alexander, Wallace, Hodgson, Oliver, Tuite, and more. Also included are papers related to Dr. Amos Alexander Evans, a...
Dates: 1792 - 1905

Baltimore Independent Company record book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0079
Abstract

Orderly book of Baltimore group attached to the 5th regiment, Maryland Militia, commanded by Captain Samuel Sterett; contains muster rolls, morning reports, guard details, and provisions returns during service with U.S. Army from Aug 19, 1814-Nov 18, 1814. Book kept by Henry P. Sumner, 3rd Sargeant.

Dates: 1814

Commodore Joshua Barney manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3168
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Joshua Barney and his descendants. This includes correspondence, financial documents, land records, business papers, military service records, and more.

Dates: 1711 - 1978

Harris-Sterett-Winder-Darrell manuscript collection

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Identifier: MS 3216
Abstract

The Harris-Sterett-Winder-Darrell manuscript collection consists of correspondence, legal documents, diaries, newspaper clippings, compositions, stock shares and bank notes accumulated by the four interrelated Maryland families

Dates: 1724 - 1990

McHenry family papers

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Identifier: MS 3232
Abstract

The McHenry family papers consists of correspondence written by James McHenry (1753-1816), his wife Margaret Caldwell McHenry (1762-1833), and their son John McHenry (1791-1822). Also included are John McHenry's military commissions as an officer during the War of 1812.

Dates: 1809 - 1822

Mitchell-Stump-Maxwell- Magraw family papers

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Identifier: MS 3048
Abstract

The papers in the Mitchell-Stump-Maxwell-Magraw family papers span 75 years, from 1806 to 1881. The materials consists of correspondence, commonplace books, recipe books and sketches, which have been arranged within the framework of five series by family and chronologically.

Dates: 1806-1881

Shriver family papers

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Identifier: MS 0750.1
Abstract

This collection consists primarily of correspondence between the various members of the Shriver family, 1712-1876. The letters reflect land affairs, business topics, and family news.

Dates: 1712-1876

War of 1812 collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 1846
Abstract

This artifical collection consists of diverse items reflecting Maryland's role in the War of 1812. Most of the collection is comprised of letters and documents dating from 1812 to 1814, although relevant items before and after these dates are also included. Correspondence reflects the nature of the war and the significance attached to it.

Dates: 1794-1960; Majority of material found in 1812-1814

William H. Winder papers

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Identifier: MS 0919
Abstract

This collection contains military papers and correspondence of General William H. Winder (1775-1824). The materials relate to his activities during the War of 1812 and subsequent court martial after the defeat at Bladensburg, Maryland. Posthumous material consists of his son’s correspondence concerning his father.

Dates: 1807-1879; Majority of material found in 1812-1820

Wilson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0833
Abstract The Wilson papers contains a collection of personal and business papers of members of Wilson family, principally, Reverend Franklin Wilson, a Baptist minister, and his wife Virginia Appleton Wilson; his son, John Appleton Wilson, an architect, and daughter Adelaide S. Wilson, and granddaughter, Virginia Appleton Wilson. Papers include correspondence, diaries, account books, scrapbooks, photographs, legal documents, church records and records of John Appleton's architectural firm. Topics...
Dates: 1790-1952

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Bonnycastle, John C., 1826-1884 1