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Business and legal papers of Andrew Shriver, 1806

 File — Box: 13

Dates

  • 1806

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

Includes papers of the estate of F. Koontz and the will of John Shultz (composed 1806, proved 1820, copied 1831). Numerous family letters of Susan Shriver, Rebecca Shriver, Thomas Shriver in Baltimore discussing religion, and Abraham Shriver discussing the death of David Ferree Shriver (1804-1806). Most of the correspondence is political and legal in subject: Andrew Shriver to John Johnson about court cases and to David Shriver, Sr. about land sales, a scheme to block the election of Dr. William Tyler, and about road legislation in Frederick County; David Shriver, Sr. to Andrew Shriver about the legislative activities in Annapolis; and one letter apiece from Roger Nelson and John Schley.

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