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Business and legal papers of Andrew Shriver, 1810

 File — Box: 16

Dates

  • 1810

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

Letters on legal matters from William Ritchie, John Wampler, Nicholas Brewer, Samuel Frey, William W. Taylor, David Shriver, Jr., John Shultz, Thomas Shriver, Abraham Shriver, John S. Shriver, and Andrew Shriver. Some significant letters include: letter from Thomas Rutter about the appointment of John S. Shriver as a census taker in Baltimore City; letters from Samuel Frey and William W. Taylor advising Andrew Shriver on bank stock speculation; two letters from David Shriver, Jr. about his candidacy for the superintendancy of the National Road; several letters from John S. Shriver about his prospects of obtaining a business appointment and his desire to enter the legal profession; and a letter from Andrew Shriver about selling the Union Mills property. Also mentioned in correspondence is the Frederick County Levy Court and the Boyer estate.

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