Carroll collection, 1776-1867.

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Carroll collection, 1776-1867.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48380111

Collection consists of correspondence and other material related to the Carroll family of Maryland. Transcripts of letters written by Charles Carroll of Carrollton to his son, Charles Carroll of Homewood, describe the building of Homewood House. Included also are holographic letters of persons notable in the American Revolutionary period and letters of military officers active during the War of 1812. Collection consists of original and copied letters and documents, some related to the interests of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, and others related to persons and events important during the Revolutionary period and the years immediately following.

0.4 linear ft. (1 document box)

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7593784

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and the Milton S. Eisenhower Library

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Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

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Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821

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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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Campbell, Bernard U.

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Winder, William Henry, 1775-1824

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Ewell, Richard Stoddert, 1817-1872

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Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839

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Mayer, Brantz, 1809-1879

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Johns Hopkins University. Homewood House.

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