Box 1

Scope and Contents Mostly papers of David Shriver, Sr. Family letters from the related families of Miller, Swope, and Schley. Many letters to David Shriver, Sr. from his wife Rebecca and sons Andrew, Abraham, David Jr., Jacob, and Isaac. These letters discuss personal and business matters and a number addressed to David Sr. seek political assistance in the Maryland Legislature. Many epistles to David Sr. seeking political favors, 1789, 1794-95, 1801, and 1805 and 1809 when David Shriver, Sr. was in the...