Slave bills of sale

The material in this collection ranges in dates from 1744-1969. Most of the material consists of deeds, leases, bonds, loans, papers of the family, and the letters and papers of Mrs. Lottie Chapman Antrim dealing with her search for proof of Revolutionary War soldiers who were ancestors. There is also a history of the Principio Company, a history of the Mt. Paran Church, and two original copies of the sale of negro slaves.

Contains newspaper clippings related to the life and career of Douglas H. Thomas, Sr. (1847-1919). The clippings document Thomas’ involvement in Baltimore politics, his banking career, and his interest in American history and genealogy, as well as obituaries for his family, friends, and colleagues. Documents related to the sale of enslaved woman Martha Ann “Patty” Atavis and the Whitridge family, such as copies of John Whitridge’s will, are also included in the collection.

This collection contains correspondence of Lawrence J. Connolly during his service in World War I. He sent many letters to his mother and father while serving with the United States Army in France. Documents related to the Baker family, such as bills of sale for slaves, are also included.

This collection contains the correspondence and personal papers of the Moss family. Letters to Hamilton Pike Moss from family and business associates represent the bulk of the collection.

This collection contains correspondence to and from the Spafford family of Fells Point, Baltimore. Also included are miscellaneous legal and financial papers.