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Baltimore Town Commissioners' account book

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0103

Abstract

This collection consists of a ledger with accounts of special commissioners; numerous entries of miscellaneous nature including data on streets, pavings, etc.

Dates

  • 1786 - 1797

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

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Biographical / Historical

Baltimore Town founded in 1729 and incorporated in 1745 when it merged with Jones Town.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 volume)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of John P. Defarge, February 1872.

Title
Guide to the Baltimore Town Commissioners' account book
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-09-16: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

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