Augustus W. Bradford journals
Abstract
Daily record kept by Augustus W. Bradford to show his actions as head of State; mainly concerns appointments and pardons. (Entries all recorded in third person.)
Dates
- 1862 - 1865
Creator
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Biographical / Historical
Augustus W. Bradford was a lawyer and a Whig politician. In 1862 he was elected Governor of Maryland until 1866. He helped to secure a new Constitution for Maryland in 1864. Surveyor for Port of Baltimore under President Johnson.
Extent
0.84 Linear Feet (4 volumes in 2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown provenance.
Scope and Contents
Box 1 has 1862 and 1863. Box 2 has 1864 and 1865.
Creator
- Title
- Guide to the Augustus W. Bradford journals
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021-09-15: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.
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