John C. Handy note, undated
File — Box: 05, Folder: 85
Scope and Contents Note
From the Collection:
This collection contains the papers of Col. Joseph Wickes. Many of the papers are legal documents from his law practice while there are also various financial records. The collection has been organized alphabetically by subject. As Maryland was a slave state there are numerous documents dealing with the inventory, sale, and hire of enslaved African Americans. As well as legal dealings with free African Americans. There is a contemporary compiles Wickes family genealogy at the end of the collection.
Dates
- Creation: undated
Access restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.25 Cubic Feet (13 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Washington College Archives & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown MD 21620
300 Washington Avenue
Chestertown MD 21620