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Col. Oswald Tilghman papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0109
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains both personal and business papers belonging to Col. Oswald Tilghman. The personal correspondence deals with family genealogy, societies and organizations, and politics. The business papers deal with some legal work but mostly with real estate transactions for property on the Eastern Shore including Beverly, Wye Heights, Mister’s Farm, Readbourne, Renwick Farm, Morling’s Neglect, and the Harrison property in Talbot County. There are also receipts, banking, and...
Dates:
1884-1940
John F. Melvin account books
Collection
Identifier: MS-0034
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains two account books kept by John F. Melvin regarding his business transactions including timber and agriculture. After John’s death in 1876 the accounts were continued by his family. There are many items inserted into the books including receipts, indentures, and a notice of John’s death.
Dates:
1832-1899
Joseph R. Wickes papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0066
Scope and Contents Note
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...
Dates:
1672-1865
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