Papers of Joshua Johnson, 1785-1788.

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Papers of Joshua Johnson, 1785-1788.

Letterbook (1785 August 20-1788 December 8) kept by Johnson as agent in London for Charles Wallace and John Muir of Annapolis, Md., relating chiefly to shipments of tobacco, wheat, corn, and pig iron. Correspondents include Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Daniel Carroll of Duddington, Francis Charlton, Nicholas Darcel (Paris, France), Helie & Roy (Nantes, France), John Jay, Thomas Johnson, Matthew Ridley, John Seawell, David and John Sterett, Wallace & Muir (Annapolis, Md.), and Joseph Wilkinson.

1 volume (circa 600 pages).2 microfilm reels.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8074312

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Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

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Charles Carroll (September 19, 1737 – November 14, 1832), known as Charles Carroll of Carrollton or Charles Carroll III, was an Irish-American politician, planter, slaveholder, and signatory of the Declaration of Independence. He was the last surviving person to sign the Declaration of Independence, dying 56 years after signing the document, in addition to being the only Catholic signatory. Considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, Carroll was known contemporaneously as the...

Johnson, Thomas, 1732-1819

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Thomas Johnson (November 4, 1732 – October 26, 1819) was an 18th-century American judge, politician, and a Founding Father of the United States who participated in several ventures to support the Revolutionary War. Johnson was the first non-Colonial governor of Maryland, a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Continental Association, and an associate justice of the Supreme Court. He was the first person appointed to the court after its original organization and staffing with...

Jay, John, 1745-1829

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John Jay (December 12, 1745 – May 17, 1829) was an American statesman, patriot, diplomat, Founding Father, abolitionist, negotiator, and signatory of the Treaty of Paris of 1783. He served as the second governor of New York and the first chief justice of the United States. He directed U.S. foreign policy for much of the 1780s and was an important leader of the Federalist Party after the ratification of the United States Constitution in 1788. Jay was born into a wealthy family of merchants and...

Charlton, Francis, -1698

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Helie & Roy (Nantes, France)

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Muir, J.V. (John Victor)

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Mr. Muir recalls several distillers and distilleries in the county and makes brief comments about them: Prohibition caused a loss in population, some that worked in distilleries began to make moonshine, there were three stills at Wickland: an effort was made during Prohibition to increase tourism in Bardstown:some distilleries legally made alcohol for munitions production: he recalls a cooperage factory that operated in Bardstown for a while, reason for failure: he tells of three whiskey thefts:...

Seawell, John.

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Wallace & Muir (Annapolis, Md.)

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Sterett, John.

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Wilkinson, Joseph W.

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Collector of customs in Detroit (1805-1806). Married Alice Dodemead. In 1804 was coroner and trustee; 1805-1806 collector of customs; failed to be reappointed in 1906 when his accounts were in arrears; suffered serious losses in fire of 1805. Surgeon's nate, 1800; resigned, 1802. (from Proc. Land Bd, 198: Heitman) From the description of Joseph Wilkinson papers, 1809 June 19 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 503302598 ...

Carroll, Daniel, 1764-1849

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Landowner and businessman of Washington, D.C. Known as Daniel Carroll of Duddington. From the description of Daniel Carroll papers, 1662-1920 (bulk 1791-1868). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981111 Landowner and businessman, of Washington, D.C. From the description of Letter, 1843. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70942066 ...

Wallace, Charles Stewart

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Johnson, Joshua, 1742-1802

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Factor. From the description of Papers of Joshua Johnson, 1785-1788. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71068882 ...

Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789

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Sterett, David.

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Darcel, Nicholas.

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