Charles Carroll papers
Abstract
Letters and papers of Charles Carroll of Carrollton 1737-1832 relating to contemporary politics, including Stamp Act; jurisdiction of Federal Courts in criminal cases; analysis of proposed Constitution; copy of Carroll's journal of voyage to England, 1757. Mid-18th century land papers, lists of ground rent and rent in arrears, 1804 and 1826; miscellaneous family correspondence of Charles Carroll of Carrollton. Other items include Charles Carroll Sr.'s petition to General Assembly June, 1778; and "Second letter to the reader", Oct. 5, 1779.
Dates
- 1750 - 1854
Creator
- Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
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Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (1 volume and 2 portfolio boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from F. G. Sweet, 1946.
Creator
- Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832 (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Charles Carroll papers
- Status
- Minimally Processed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021-11-11: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Harwerth.
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