Box 2

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers in the Mitchell-Stump-Maxwell-Magraw family papers span 75 years, from 1806 to 1881. The materials consists of correspondence, commonplace books, recipe books and sketches, which have been arranged within the framework of five series by family.The bulk of the material in the collection focuses on the Mitchell and Magraw families. The Mitchell family correspondence mainly involves George E. Mitchell and the period of time between 1829 and his death in 1832. These are...

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Munnikhuysen was the attorney who prepared the will. Poe wrote an article in a newspaper  criticizing Munnikhuysen ‘s handling of the will. This is the will of July 1873. The will was  executed in Baltimore on October 1869 and probated in 1870. A caveat was filed in  December 1870., date written uncertain

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To the petition of Howard Munnikhuysen asking that the order  of October 14, 1873 revoking the letters testamentary of Adam R. Magraw and rescinding  the probate of the pretended will of Emily W. Magraw should be vacated. This was filed by  the solicitors of Adam R. Magraw. Filed November 1880The will had been set aside and  annulled by the order of October 14, 1873. Munnikhuysen is asking for a reversal. The  document is dated December 14, 1880, Cecil County

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W. Maxwell pay to  Abigail Maxwell, six cents a reward of merit, signed Isaac. Allen

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Is a request that Mr. Maxwell pays the bearer, Abigail  Maxwell 6 and a quarter cents as a reward of Merit. Dated June 27, 1825. Signed J. Allen

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers in the Mitchell-Stump-Maxwell-Magraw family papers span 75 years, from 1806 to 1881. The materials consists of correspondence, commonplace books, recipe books and sketches, which have been arranged within the framework of five series by family.The bulk of the material in the collection focuses on the Mitchell and Magraw families. The Mitchell family correspondence mainly involves George E. Mitchell and the period of time between 1829 and his death in 1832. These are...

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Tritton says he will be going to  Philadelphia and will attend to any commands with pleasure, Little Britain

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It is a letter,  which gives instructions on strip staining and care of furniture

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers in the Mitchell-Stump-Maxwell-Magraw family papers span 75 years, from 1806 to 1881. The materials consists of correspondence, commonplace books, recipe books and sketches, which have been arranged within the framework of five series by family.The bulk of the material in the collection focuses on the Mitchell and Magraw families. The Mitchell family correspondence mainly involves George E. Mitchell and the period of time between 1829 and his death in 1832. These are...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers in the Mitchell-Stump-Maxwell-Magraw family papers span 75 years, from 1806 to 1881. The materials consists of correspondence, commonplace books, recipe books and sketches, which have been arranged within the framework of five series by family.The bulk of the material in the collection focuses on the Mitchell and Magraw families. The Mitchell family correspondence mainly involves George E. Mitchell and the period of time between 1829 and his death in 1832. These are...