1807

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Wm. Langael sale of land

1807

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Moses Hand sale of land

1807

Agreement between J.E. Howard and George Prestman both will maintain a street between their land

1807

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Jacob Brown sale of land

1807

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Robert Grimes lease of land

1808

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John McFarran sale of land

1808

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Wm. Tipton lease of a brickyard

1808

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Ilganfritz lease of land

1808

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Nathaniel [UNK] sale of land

1809

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Hoopes Chamberlain sale of land

1809

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Samuel Ford sale of land

1809

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Krebs lease of land

1809

Agreement between J.E. Howard `andThomas Emory T.E. to hire Howard's servant names Tom

1810

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Solomon Birckhead sale of land

1810

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Frederick Kroft lease of land

1810

Agreement between J.E. Howard and William Edwards sale of land

1810

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John McFerron sale of land

1810

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Joseph Jeffers latter to drive [UNK] for a warehouse

1810

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Anthony Livres lease of land

1811

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Pres.Water Company sale of Lun's [UNK]

1811

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Morsell lease of land

1811

Agreement between Wm. Edwards and Mrs. Sarah Galloway to build a stable and coach house

1811

Deed for Lun's Lot

1811

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John [UNK] lease of land

1813

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Henry lease of land

1813

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Frost sale of land

1813

Indenture between Thomas Peters and Henry Thompson sale of land

1814

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Kirk lease of land

1815

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Berry lease of land

1815

Agreement between Thomas Kirk and James McCormick lease of land

1815

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Robert Mill least of land

1815

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Frederick Baughman lease of land

1815

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Gerard Johnson latter may use a spring of water

1815

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Isaac Phillips lease of land

1815

Agreement between J.E. Howard and James Barber lease of land

1815

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Charles Appleton may fence Howard's land

1816

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Neals lease of land

1816

Indenture between Anthony McBrick and Dominik Fignet lease of land

1816

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Neale lease of land

1816

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Charles Constable lease of land

1816

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Isaac Baker lease of land

1816

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Norwood lease of land

1817

Agreement between J.E. Howard and George Warfield sale of land

1817

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Nathan lease of land

1817

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Charles Forman lease of land

1817

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Dominick Faquet lease of land

1817

Agreement between J.E. Howard and George Baily sale of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Samuel Carlile lease of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Evans Evans to build a warehouse

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Evans lease of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Jonathan Manro agrees to alteration of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas McCormick lease of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Evans Evans to build a brick warehouse

1818

Agreement between Thomas McCormick and Thomas Wells lease of land

1818

Agreement between Thomas McCormick and High McWilliam lease of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Penn lease of land

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard' Wm. Winchester latter may use sand and gravel

1818

Agreement between J.E. Howard and George Hughes lease of land

1819

Agreement between J.E. Howard' John Durham lease of land

1819

Indentture between J.E. Howard and Thomas Finley lease of land

1819

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Horatio Berry lease of land

1819

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Barry lease of land

1819

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Roberts lease of land

[UNK]

[UNK] lease of land

1820

Indenture between J.E. Howard' Joseph Benson lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and [UNK]. and Henry Bromwell lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Benjamin Smith lease of land

1820

Indenture between J.E. Howard and William Edwards lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard' Isaac and John Hayward lease of land

1820

Agreement between Elisha Bayly and John How Bayly to pave a street

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Robert Harbison allows a warehouse to be built

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and William Emery lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and George Hughes lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and William Edwards sale of land

1821

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Christian Keller lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard' Joseph Yager sale of land

1821

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Glenn lease of land

1821

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Childs lease of land

1821

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Oppold lease of land

1822

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Simon Friend lease of land

1822

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Thomas Armstrong lease of land

1822

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Elisha Bayly to pave a street

1823

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Sumwalt lease of land

1823

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Horatio Berry lease of land

1823

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Robert Saulsby lease of land

1824

Agreement between J.E. Howard and William Spear lease of land

1824

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Henry Kultz lease of land

1824

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Peter Aydelott lease of land

1824

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Joseph Brown lease of land

1826

Agreement between J.E. Howard and William Boyd employ Boyd as a gardener

1826

Agreement: J.E. Howard to set free a Negro named Norman

1826

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Frederick Baughman lease of land

1826

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Joseph Walker lease of land

1826

Agreement between J.E. Howard and James Currie lease of land

1827

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Jacob Beems lease of land

1827

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Anthony Cook lease of land

1827

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Robert Parker lease of land

1828

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Potter lease of land

Indentures of Cornelius Howard

1768

Indenture between Cornelius Howard and Conrad Smith lease of land

1768

Indenture between Cornelius Howard and Joseph Jacobs lease of land

Box 5

1782 - 1786

Leases of Land: John E. Howard

1782

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Storick lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Philip Ling lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Frederick [UNK] lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Martin Echelburger lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Michael Cunningham lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Myers lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Elizha Tyson lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Davauld Cline lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Conrad Robert lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Alton lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Hans Morrison lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Thomas Cradock lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Peter Shepherd lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Rothrook lease of land

1786

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Baughman lease of land

1786

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Philip Bier lease of land

1783 - 1810

Leases of John E. Howard

1783

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Francis Carter lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Caleb Merryman lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Christ. Birckhead lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Bamburger lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Elisna Tyson lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Chris. Obensole lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Smith lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Nick Goddard lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Martin Echelberger lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Fripoe lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Peters lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Letchan lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Steyer lease of land

1784

Indenture between George Eshban and Gasway Elhale lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Isiah King lease of land

1784

Indenture between Isiah King and Jacob Nusear lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Reinicker lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Peter Shepherd lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Baltzer Sumwald lease of land

1786

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Feyt lease of land

1786

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Hans Morrison lease of land

1786

Indenture between John Patrick and Sarah Alford lease of land

1787

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Alexander Adams lease of land

1787

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Myer lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Benedict Swope lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Reinicker lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Isiah King lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Sarah Allford lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Martin Echelberger lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Hward and John Farner lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Small lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Enbaugh lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Anderson lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Matthew Pawson lease of land

1789

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Dager lease of land

1789

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Peters lease of land

1789

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Bomberger lease of land

1789

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Baker lease of land

1791

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Reinicker lease of land

1791

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Elisha Tyson lease of land

1791

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Smith lease of land

1791

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Christian Mayer lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Adam Walsh lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Bushy lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Martin Eichelberger lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Walter lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Nathaniel Cromwalt lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Everhart lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Thomas Cradock lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Michael Ernst lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Frederick Decker lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howaard and John Cermane lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Aldridge lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Joseph Heass lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Evolt lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Gassaway Elhall lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Walsh lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Mary Goddard lease of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Hoffman lease of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Towson lease of land

1800

Indenture between J.E. Howard and David Shields lease of land

1802

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Joseph Bend lease of land

1802

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Evolt lease of land

1802

Indenture between J.E. Howard and William Smith lease of land

1803

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Winchester lease of land

1803

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Christian Keener lease of land

1803

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Mary Ross lease of land

1804

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Buchanan lease of land

1804

Indenture between J.E. Howard and David Moore lease of land

1806

Indenture between J.E. Howard and William Wheeler lease of land

1711 - 1804

Deeds to Properties in Baltimore

1711

Deed Charles Carroll to Jonathan Hanlon tract of land: Hanson's Improvement

1753

Indenture - Charles Carroll to Maberry Holmes conveyance of land

1757

Indenture [UNK] Charles [UNK] to Joshua Hall conveyance of land

1759

Indenture Thomas Slegh to Thomas Dick sale of land

1759

Indenture: Thomas Slegh to Abraham Ensor sale of land

1759

Indenture: Thomas Slegh to William [UNK] sale of land

1761

Indenture Thomas Slegh to Daniel Barnet sale of land

1761

Indenture: Thomas Slegh to Thomas Moore sale of land

1761

Indenture: Mayberry Helm Sr to M. Helm, Jr. sale of land

1762

Indenture: Mayberry Helm to Nicholas Maccabin sale of land

1758

Indenture: Cornelius Howard to Henry Hansletter sale of land

1779

Indenture: Job Garnetson to George Matthews sale of land

1780

Indenture: Job Gernetson to John Boyd sale of land

1780

Indenture between Charles Ridgely and Rebecca Buchanan sale of land

1781

Indenture: between Samuel Stringer andT. Smith sale of land

1783

Indenture between Charles Carroll andBenjamin Gridfish sale of land

1783

Inenture between Charles Carroll and John Noale sale of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Matthew Murray sale of land

1800

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Howard sale of land

1804

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Ogleby sale of land

1834

Partition of lots in Washington and Mt. Vernon Places

map and description of lots

1789 - 1875

leases and deeds: J.E.Howard

1789

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Ketsmiller lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Samuel Iyth lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Steinbeck lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Solomon Hynes lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and David Forman lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Matthias Setter lease of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Frederick Hafleck lease of land

1801

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Grove lease of land

1801

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Ford lease of land

1802

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Isaac Woodworth lease of land

1809

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Wilson lease of land

1810

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Dell lease of land

1824

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Aquila Taylor lease of land

1825

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Wilson lease of land

1827

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Murray Talbot lease of land

1827

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Robert Martin lease of land

1827

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Samuel Gladden lease of land

1829

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Read lease of land

1832

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Wm. Howard lease of land

1835

Agreement between McHenry Howard and Robert Simpson lease of land

Box 6

1763 - L811

John E. Howard Properties

1763

John [UNK] obtained a tract of land

1780

Agreement between Benjamin Griffith. Sale of land

1780

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Margareta Harner lease of land

1780

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Small lease of land

1782

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Benjamin [UNK] lease of land

1782

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Adam Cranmore lease of land

1782

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Smith lease of land

1782

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Benjamin Rogers lease of land

1783

Indenture between J.E. Howard and HenryPeters lease of land

1783

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Wither lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Richard David lease of land

1784

Indenture between J.E. howard and Daniel Price lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Peter Shepherd lease of land

1785

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Benjamin Griffith lease of land

1788

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Benedict Swope lease of land

1789

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Sebastian Hefner lease of land

1791

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Frederick Decker lease of land

1791

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Cruise lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Anthony Himme [UNK] lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacob Stidger lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Philip Isher lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Daniel Price lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Hill lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Sitwell lease of land

1794

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Alexander Forsyth lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Mosher lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Lewis Morel lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Jacques Goutier lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Ludwig Herring lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and William Webster lease of land

1795

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry [UNK] lease of land

1796

Indenture betweee n J.E. Howard and Wm. Jacobs lease of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Thomas Williamson lease of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Richard Higgins lease of land

1797

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Samuel Moale lease of land

1797

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Daniel Parsons lease of land

1797

Indenture [UNK] J.E. Howard and Harry Ross lease of land

1800

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Abraham Furney lease of land

1800

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Matthews lease of land

1800

Indenture between [UNK] Howard and Ann [UNK] lease of land

1800

Indenture between J.E. Howard and [UNK] Griffith lease of land

1800

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Frderick Sumwalk lease of land

1801

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Josiah Pennington lease of land

1806

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James [UNK] lease of land

1806

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Samuel Moale sale of land

1806

Indenture between J.E. Howard and David Moore lease of land

1811

Indenture between J.E. Howard and John Richaards lease of land

Plots of land

1742 - 1822

J.E. Howard's Land Papers

1725

Indenture between Henry Enloes and Stephen Body sale of land: Salisbury Plain

1742

George Eager appoints Cornelius Howard his attorney

1750

Conveyance of Jacob's Range from John Colegate to Thomas Shoredine

1765

John Hall recovered from Cornelius Howard Lun's Lot

1780

Indenture between Charles Ridgely and Josse Hollingsworth lease of land

1780

Indenture between Chaires Ridgely and John Storrell lease of land

1782

Deed of land between [UNK] Howard and George Prestman Lun's Lot

1783

Settlement of a difference beteen [UNK] Howard and Benjamin Rogers: 2 tracts of land: Lun's Lot and Hogg's Range

1785

J.E. Howard and Richard Ridgely are bound to Daniel Dulaney for L 116

1785

J.E. Howard and Richard Ridgely are bound to Daniel Dulaney for L 2,680.

1789

Letter from Richard Ridgely to J.E. Howard - he has not forgot Howard's bein his security to Daniel Dulaney

1789

John Thelfield attests sale of two lots of land by Richard Ridgely

1791

Deed of land: John E. Howard to Daniel Richman

1795

Deed of land: John E. Howard to Samuel Johnston

1795

[UNK] leases of land between Jacob Newson and Elizabeth Fisher

1795

Indenture between James Ogleby - and Josiah Pennington and J.E. Howard lease of land

1796

Agreement: Mary Drobert authorizes H.E. Howard to grant to Peter Allbright her lot of land in Howard's addition

1796

Exonerate George Grundy from any claim or demand of [UNK] on a lease. Signed Dembo Marlike

1802

Indenture between William Wilson and J.E. Howard - Josiah Pennington: Lease of land

1805

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Chales Meniter lease of land

1808

Deed of land: J.E. Howard to [UNK] Kimmel

1809

Deed of land from J.E. Howard to Justices of Levy Court for Baltimore County

1832

Indenture between Sarah Hare and Benjamin Howard sale of land

1840

Indenture between Jane Howard and Nicholas Wood

Collection of Letters: [UNK] John E. Howard 1778 [UNK]

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1785

Deposition of Edward [UNK] in Assender v.s. [UNK] Case

That James Alexander bought a Negro boy named Dick of Sutton Gudgeon. [UNK] him four months then sold him to James Geddes or Marsh Creek. Boy lived with Geddes four or five years then was set free.

Box 7

1788

John Howard to Wm Smallwood:

Seven states being represented in Congress on Tuesday last, we proceeded to the choice of a President and Cyrus Griffen was elected. The indisposition of one member has prevented our making a Congress since that day.

The ratification of the new federal governmnt by the people of Delware, Pa. and Con. has been noted in Congress

[UNK]

Gov. Edmund Randolph of Va.assigns land to Geo. Lucks

1791

Thomas Harwoods certification of transfer of stock from Uriah Forrest and Benjamin Stodderd to John Suter

1791

James Gittinger:

Mr. Gudgeon has called on me to see you in a case between him and a Mr. Assenter - in a dispute of a mulatto man thrown out of court and left to you as referee. My present indisposition prevents me from attending at this time, but I can be of service next week.

1791

J.E. Howard to Thomas Harwood:

We are of the opinion that the lots in Carrolsburgh included in a reference mads in the name of Wm. Bayly were confiscated by the act first recited and do not come within the discription of lands liable to be taken up by [UNK] warrants and that you ought not to receive the caution or composition money on the said certificate.

1793

George Washington to John E. Howard

It is not my usual custom to answer letters of application or recommendation for an office-[UNK] so sumerous and respected have been the applications for the office of Surveyor of Baltimore; that I have thought a deviation from my general rule might not be improper in the present instance.

I have been induced to appoint Mr. Daniel Delozier to the Office of Surveyor of Baltimore, for the consideration that in addition to the strong and respectable recommandations forwarded by him he must from the station he has held for a long time as Deputy to the

Collector of the Port has a very competent cognizance with the duties of a Surveyor, and an accurate knowledge of the laws by which the office is to be regulated, which circumstance will undoubtedly by advantageous to the public, as well as to those who may be immediate y concerned in the exercise of the function. But the weighty recommendation of Capt. Kilty would make it a pleasaing circumstance to have that gentleman employed in the general government. And as the present collector of Annapolis intends resigning his place as soon as another person may be found to fill it, if Captain Kilty will aceept this office, it will give me pleasure to appoint him to it.

with great esteem,

George Washington

1794

Joseph Bend

Meant nothing disrespectful to any in the vestry by my sermon recently preachedl

1792

George Washington:

It appears proper that the Senate of the U.S. should be convened, Saturday the fourth of Marchnstant

1801

Will the Senate ratify the article: the convention made in behalf of the U.S. with the Republic of France. Nays win.

voted yes: the present convention shall be in full force for two years. Resolved by the Senate of the U.S.that they do consent to and advise the ratification of the convention between the French Republic and the U.S. of America.

1812

The committee of buildings of the college of Medicine of Maryland have decreed it expedient to build the house for the medical school on such a plan as [UNK] admit of extensive wings being hereafter added to it- for the accomodation of all other colleges necessary to institute a university.

1813

Charles Carroll [[UNK]]

I request that my name be erased from the roll of the troop which you command as I find that the increasing infirminty of my health will render me unable to discharge the duties of my post.

1821

Arthur Jones to J.E. Howard

Yesterday Mrs. Jones and I received a summons to attand a Circuit Court to answer a complaint of Benjamin Chew of Phila. The nature of the business is entirely unknown. Could the business be transacted before a Judge and Judged here. Mr. Jones health is delicate, and it is inconvenient for me to leave here.

1821

Benjamin Chew to Bejamin Howard

Subject of a suit placed under your friendly care - a case of A. Jones and wife for recovery of money due to the estate of Stewart Chew. I wonder what the stage of proceeding is and have been asked by some of the good ladies to whom the proceeds are to be paid for their satisfaction. Whether any defense is to be offered other than the further delay as the nature of things will admit.

1822

Jacob Small to Benjamin Howard

Col. Benton called on me to ququest if I would placethe court room in the same situation as that the court left it. Alleging that the court would expect to have the room finished for their sitting. If not, they would censure him forit. I cannot proceed wit out instruction from you. Please advise.

1823

Bejamin Chew to Benjamin Howard

Wondering if the Jones concern was under good management and direction. Some welcome intelligence of the case approaching its final issue. Under pressure [UNK] come up with some answer asto the progress of the case - do you have the prospect of speedily expecting a conclusion to the case?

1825

Joen E.Howard to Prof Benajmin Silliman, Yale

It is time our arrangement were made for our school - to be certain that masters are engaged. I requested you to [UNK] Mr. North as principle and in case he declined the offer, to suggest a suitable person in that office. You informed me that Mr. Tyler expressed a willingness to engage with us provided French was not indispensable.

Some uncertainty that Mr. Tyler can come - try to get an answer from you. If tuition changed, circumstances might be different. Unlikely. Let me know.

1825

A.HYam to Mr. Benjamin Howard

Rec'd from Mr. Howard the sum of $140 for illuminating the state House at Annapolis.

1826

Col.Paul Bentalon to J.E. Howard

Need a narrative of facts of an occasion during the campaign of 1777 in which we both [UNK] the same hardships.

In our retreat, after the battle of Brandy-wine, we passed along the outskirts of Philadelphia and continued our march up near the neighborhood of German Town. We again crossed the Schulkill River and advanced as far as warren town on the Lancaster Road. It was the intention of General Washington to risk another battle with the enemy before he would give up Philadelphia. Suddenly arroused by an alarm

of the approach of the enemy. Sudenly a fierce rain storm came up. The contending armies were separated - extensive suffering on both sides. Am being attacked by the author of Sketches of the Life of Nahaniel Greene - vilyfying the memory of Gen. Pulaski. Is the narrative accurate?

1827

Theodorick Bland to Benjamin Howard

Sorry to learn that there are differences of opinion respecting the projected canal from the Basin of Baltimore up the Susquehanna. The survey made by Mr. Winchester; Mr. [UNK] and myself was executed at the suggestion of Mr. James Geddes, the engineer of the N.Y. Canal wwo laid out the whole of the Champlain Canal and nearly two thirds of the Eire Canal. We felt confidence to follow such a guide. Now there are differences of/opinion we fear - no good results.

W. Jackson to _____

Has been ill. The enclosed letter from Bendon to the Governor of the Havanah has been prepared for some time. He would have written Don Halves but that general has gone to Europe. I hope the letters for Smith will arrive in time for transmission. Have instructed Carleton to ascertain the premium on the notes and to inform you. Sir Guy Carleton has just informed Congress [UNK] [UNK] directed to leave New York as soon as possible.

Dear Holland:

We tremble for your situation. Before this reaches you the fate of the southern states may be decided. If you conquer, Peace, Liberty and Safety are ours. If Cornwallis, let's not think of that.

While I lement the illness of that great good man, Morgan, I sincerely congratulate you and the infantry on your being entursted with that important command.

Pray send my horse by Colonel Smith or some officer of the disbanded extra, unless you can get 5,000 for him. If there is anything you would wish executed in this part of the world, command me.

To serve Ortho Williams will give us pleasure.

Ed Giles

1781

Dear Smith

I have received your letter of the 27th and am truly sorry for your being again a captive. Your (portmanteau) will be sent to you today. General Greene will require to knowthe cause of your confinement. Your exchange for Capt. Smith of Dulaney corps is being proposed by the commander at Charles Town and agreed to by General Greene is too notorious to require a proof. I know by my own experience that if there is any personal dislike or resentment against you among our enemy's pretenses will not be wanting to represent you to Lord Rawdon as a person unworthy of the indulgences usually granted to officers in captivity. If you are

pot pardoned, you may rely on it that I, however painful I may find the duty, have too much respect for you as an officer as well as a friend, not to interest myself in having you restored, and I'm persuaded you will bear your fate with your usual firmness.

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1782

To Colonel Williams

Dear Sir

I believe you have very little reason to doubt Mrs. Greene's friendship for you. The character she gave you at the St. George Tushers I believe arose from the effusion of the heart. She arrived in Camp in better health and spirits than I expected. Her journey was extremely disagreeable, but pleasures ahead you know reconcile us to many difficulties. She would have been happy to have seen Co. Smith, but he did not call upon her, and her stay wastoo short in Richmond to expect the compliments of Col.Hasson.

As you left us, so we remain, in a very ragged and disagreeable situation. The sufferings of the troops for want of clothing, pay and better living than they have had for months past, has given them a very disconentented tone. The [UNK] have had a threatening face of [UNK] - one of the sergeants is to be hung this day for encouraging it. Some of that line have been practicing upon your line, but I am in hopes without effect. I have directed all sergeants in the Pennsylvania line formerly British deserters to be dismissed the service. This fellow that is to be hung today was one of the most favored in the former [UNK] and commanded a Regiment. You know I act with deception. They had better be quiet. It is true the Troops have great reason to complain, but this disposition in that line, has a deeper root than sufferings. Desertion has prevailed with us for a few nights before the face of [UNK] appeared to an alarming degree. We are now in a position near Dorchester. Headquarters is at Mr. Warings near where you vis ted Col. Lee a little while before you left camp. The enemy threatens us da ly - and were our troops in good temper, although they outnumber us greatly, I should have little objection to a fight. General Wayne remains at Ebenezer and great defection prevails with the enemy there, and considerably here. A few days ago twenty four refugees came off together. Cap. Neal fell on with the enemy's horse a little below Dorchester yesterday and got the results. He left [UNK] men and [UNK] horses. He killed theNegro general known by the name of Marsh.

I am told Congress have again changed the plan of promotion. If so, I feath you will meet with difficulty in obtaining yours. However, you must learn patience. Justice is slow.

I beg you to remember me to all my friends. In maryland and [UNK], N. Greene

1827

George Howard

With unfeigned sorrow we heard of the irreparable bereavement you have sustained, my dear nephew. We sympathize most deeply and sincerely with ye in your affliction.

Although the ties which for years strongly cemented the bond of consanqunity are forever severed, yet be we earnestly desire to preserve the links of affection and friendship which endear to us all the children of our beloved, lamentable deceased sister, who with your late excellent, truly venerable father, invariably extended to us the most gratifying regard and kindest attention. Contrain then, for the sake of those whom ye loved and ervered our dear nephew to esteem us and ever consider us among the number of those dear to your hearts, extend to us your friendship and esteem. Vain would be our efforts to offer ye consolation. This aid must be sought wherever it can be attained God hath chastened you, we must believe, that it is for infinitely wise and good purposes - ye are made to drink of the cup of affliction. The words of the Holy Write assure us that God chastenes those [UNK] loveth and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. Let us then submissively submit to the inscrutable degree which hath most deeply afflicted us and with humble resignation meet the trail which has caused many hearts to mourn. We have with [UNK] interest sharded your troubles and shall never cease to feel for ye all the sincere regard, friendship and affection.

Your relatives: Henrietta, Maria and Catherine Chew

1824

Col. Howard:

Sir:

I have the tenor to acknowledge your note of Jan 26th. Permit me in reply to observe that it was quite unnecessary to give yourself the trouble as you might be aware that in point of authority, your words could have no force upon me - and you had sufficiently explained your own views at our last interview. It required little penetration to discover that your mind had then received a fixed direction - and my march has been shaped accordingly.

The cuspensis due to your age and distinguishing politeness towards me in former times -which I have offered you on the street had not I can assure you the slightest referennce to your opporition to my happiness - conscious as I am that it could not be founded on nothing derogatory from my character as a gentleman I am not so absurd asto fancy that it could be removed by any personal exertion and you may rest satisfied that I shall not trouble you with more appeals.

Yours, Wm. G. Read

Sir:

In the delicate task of addressing you a frank exposition of my feelings will in relation to your character and my own be the most becoming introduction -

Had, you, Sir, been an individual humble in rank and future and strong in wealth and graced with professional eminence, I should have left no measure unassayed which might possibly have induced

your previous assent to the event which for nearly four years has engrossed my thoughts - but situated as we really have been I could [UNK] reconcils it with [UNK] which from infancy have wrought with total action on my heart to make any such advances as might under the invidious misconstruction of the world have been an imputat on of meanness. I have at almost every period of my life been a stranger in a strange land - relying for my sucess a little beside a spotless reputation forced to wrestle for myself where paternal honors were unknown or unregarded - if under such circumstances I have connected an additional roughness of independence to a temper naturally impetuous, and which could never brook to pause and explain away the misrepresentation would might chance to be thrown upon my character, it must not therefore be supposed that I am destitute of other more anumal sentiments whose preservation however [UNK] may sometimes vent them I am not less jealous than of unyielding integrity - it is in obedience to these impulses that I new present myself before you - I should be lost to every generous sentiment could I witness your kindness to my Sopphia withal corresponding emotions of gratitude - guarded as it might have been with every express which Pride could suggest it still could not fail to operate upon myself through the medium of one so near and dear to me - whatever therefore be the result of this letter I shall not regret having written it as I thereby discharge myself in a small degree from a load of unackowledged obligation.

But you will allow me to express a hope that a more entire contribution on your part to my happiness may yet take place and that you will for your daughter's sake take the trouble of proving by personal observation - that misrepresentation or haste may often throw an insurmountable barrier between persons who entertain for each other the most perfect respect and that in the balance of human fate any defect of temper may be outweighed by the excess of affection.

Your most obedient servant,

Wm. G. Read

1804

Gentlemen:

I received the letter of 31st December last from Hill, Bessote and Co. informing me that you have succeesed them in their concern in [UNK] and recommending your house to their friends in this country. The House of Hill and Co. has for many years sustained a high reputation by supplying their friends in this country with wines of the finest quality, and they have given us great satisfaction in the little dealings I have had with them.

I take the first opportunity by a vessel from this port to request you will send me by the return of the Smilax (having confidence in Capt. Yeardly) or some other vessel direct to this port inthe course of the summer

One pipe of the best London bill wine of the last good vintage, also one pipe of New York quality, and insured against all risks.

As I shall keep it six or seven years before it is used, I wish you to be very particular as to the quality without regard to age, as I shall not object to the price if the quality corresponds therewith.

The House of Hill Co. had an agent in this country and when the wine was whipoed they drew [UNK] bills at 60 days in favor of the ragent. I do not know at present how I am to pay you, but you may rely on my paying the money according to your directions, either in this country or in London. I have no correspondent in London at this time, or onw on whom I can authorize you to draw, but I shall probably hereafter adopt that mode of payment, if I receive the satisfaction I expect from the execution of this order.

My brother in law, Mr. Charles Carroll intends sending to you by this opportunity for a pipe of wine, and we shall probably deal with you as long as we live and if your house continues so long to exist.

Please inform me whether you can at some future time send me a pipe or less quantity of what Mr. Hill called Monte Felice wine but I understand it is known on the island by the name of carcial and at what price.

I am your obedient servant,

John E. Howard

1794

Dear Sir:

I got the mules safe and am very much bleased with them; they both take the draft kindly, and I am in hopes they will turn out well. Mrr Chestern is also pleased with his and is much obliged to you for the trouble you had in this business.

If you have not drawn on Mr. Tilghman and would prefer having the money sent to you or lodged in Annapolis, let me know and you may depend upon itsbeing done - as I have the moneyin hand and shall send it to Mr. [UNK] in case you have drawn.

My uncle goes to Penn. shortly with an intention to sell his hands on his return - will endeavor to get your money at present I know it is not to be had.

Your obedient servant,

John Galloway

1787

Will you forgive me, Dear Coll, for omitting so long to give you joy on the happy event thathas taken place - one reason among a hundred others for my delay was because I knew wishes of mine however sincers and ardent could not promote your Bliss, and I would not attempt it by a ceremonail compliment. I sincerely wish you happy; you must be sensible I do and I beg you to believe that I feel very much interested and always shall be in everything that relates to your happiness.

You have not informed me whether Blanchard paid the draft. Mr. Clogett wishes to know - I hope you received the sum which Cleland promised to pay before the last draft which was about L 26; if you have received only the L 23 Mr. Glogett wishes the balance could be got out of Blanchard which would save him much trouble.

You informed me that the last draft would more than overpay your account. Let me assure you that I always expected and intended to pay interest for the money so generously lent me - but if you are so friendly as only to receive the principle, which is more than I

desire, you need not be at the trouble of remitting the balance as I am indebted to Dr. Ross who Will receive the balance when convenient to you to place it to my credit.

I shall be happy at all times to hear from you

Yours respectfully,

R. Pindell

1782

Agreement between J.E. Howard and John Martin lease of land

1790

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Frances Russell lease of land

1793

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Henry Messonier lease of land

1796

Indenture between J.E. Howard and Charles Nash lease of land

1816

Indenture between J.E. Howard and George Lindenberger lease of land

1817

Indenture between J.E. Howard and James Mead lease of land

1817

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Henry Amery lease of land

1819

Agreement between J.E. Howard and George Halloway lease of land

1820

Agreement between J.E. Howard and Samuel House lease of land

1823

Agreement between J.E. Howard and James Hood lease of land

1785

Dear Sir:

Though I am a stranger, yet I presume so far on your candor as to address this letter to you, and I find myself under the greater obligation of doing it from the late connection of my son with one of your family. The connection mentioned I hope will prove a mutual happiness to both families. From the amiable character which is given of your sister, I am convinced my son must be happy in so agreeable a companion, and from the known placid disposition of my son, I think nothing will be wanting on his part to make life [UNK] to your sister. As you have had a considerable acquaintance with my son, it seems almost unnecessary to expatiate on his moral character, or his education, or manner of bringing up.

I am sensible, Sir, it will be in your power to do many and signal services for my son, and whatever you may occasionally do for his advantage, I presume he will not make ungrateful return.

Your sister, Sir, has already optained a place in my affections, I shall place her among my daughters and will treat her with the most tender regard. I could wish my local situation were such as to have it in my power to make some addition to her happiness. We are not unmindful, Sir, if the honor derived from a connection with your family. We all join in wishing reciprocal happiness to all, and shall ever be pleased in having the honor to subscribe myself as your

Most obedient servant,

Benjamin West

1813

To John E. Howard

Sir: I am very sorry to think you are displeased with the paving of Howard Street and hope that you will not attach any blame to me for its about to be paved at this time for I solemnly declare to you that I haver saw the application for paving that street neither did I know but that you were agreed to the paving until this day. About twelve months ago the Commissioner agreed with me to pave the above street in the Spring following. About the time I was to commence the work the alarm of the enemy took place here and I was called on by General Smith and others to go to the fort to work with my hands and carts. I went, Sir, but not with the expectation of making money but I considered it to be my duty to do all I could on what I considered the preservation of our city. I worked there three months, and when I returned the Commissioner informed me you wished the paving to be suspended for a while. I accordingly went to work and since have about the first of October I received orders from the Commissioner to commence the work and have been about it ever since - I have expended on the street upwards of $1,500. which is more than I have cleared the whole season and now for about $200 I can finish the street. But, Sir, if you stop me from finishing the work which you have it is your power to do will eventually ruin me as I must be the sufferer and not the Commissioner. I hope, Sir, you will take my situation in consideration and allow me to finish the street and I shall remain your devoted

Servant,

Elisha Bayly

1822

Benjamin Chew

Dear Sir,

The last favor of yours directed to me at Saratoga Springs only got to hand yesterday, and I hasten to say the arrangement will be gone into as as soon as I am able to get to the Eastern Shore, which will be in the course of a week or ten days. I understand you have communicated with my son on the subject and presume he will make preparation to make clear the case of the partner concerned. I shall cross the Bay on Saturday next and probably see Judge Earle in the course of a week. When no doubt I shall be able to write you fully on the subject. In the meantime you please will accept my wishes for your health and happiness.

Yours,

A. Jones

1824

Know all men by these presents that I, Joseph Smith, of Baltimore, and in consideration of the sum of $300 paid to me have granted and deliver unto Benjamin Howard my slave, Jerry Ford, to have and to hold the said slave for and during his term of natural life.

1798

To the Honorable, The General Assembly of Maryland

The petition of Vachel Marton humbly sheweth that your petitioner enlisted in the fourth Maryland Regiment on or about the first day of Feb., 1777, and that he faithfully

served his time - that he apprehends by the laws of Md. he was entitled to the bounty of fifty acres of land. That upon making application to the land office he finds his name is not on the return of persons entitled to the bounty of land, but on said return is the name of Ralph Marton as entitled to a certain lot. That so such name as Ralph Marton appears on themuster rolls and your petitioner believes that no such person of that name was in the Army from the State of Maryland. That the list aforesaid he thinks was intended for him but by some mistake the name of Ralph was entered on the return to the land office instead of Vachel, whereas he is prevented from receiving his bounty to which he conceiveth he is entitled. Therefore he prays that a law may be passed to vest in him the title of the said 50 acres of land.

Dear Sir:

I am fearful that Vachel Marton whom you are inclined to support in his application for the Bounty of 50 acres is not entitled thereto. He endisted on the first of Feb. 1777. It was under the act of October Session 1777 that these bounties were given and it cannot be to any but those who enlisted subsequent to its passage. That there is no such name on the muster rolls as Ralph Marton.

James Caldwell, Registrar

Dear Sir:

The boat was down and took a second load of your trees some days ago, but I have heard nothing of her since. There is another load ready among which you will have 5 or 6 cords of good hiccory for your own use. There are trees down for a fourth load which I shall process at my leisure and of the fourth trees I [UNK] of, my people had cut them before I could attend to them. I shall observe your direction about [UNK] standing and continually wasting and these will be cut for your fires.

Thomas Jones

1783

Colonel Howard

Dear Sir:

I take the liberty of introducing by this letter Mr. Abraham Baldwin, a young gentlemen of the state of Connecticut of a good character and liberal education who is traveling to the southward with a view of settling in one of these states. He has studied the law and been regularly introduced into the practice of it; and I hope will meet with a favorable reception wherever he may think proper to fix his residence.

Your obedient, and [UNK] servant,

N. Greene

1805

Gentlemen:

In consequence of your request to me to state the terms on which I am willing to settle the dispute between the corporation of the city of Baltimore and me, respecting my right to wharf out a part of Barre Street I hereby inform you that upon the payment to me of the sum of $500 exclusive of costs of suit, or $550 including costs, I will release all my right to wharfage at the end of said street and give up the work I have done in Barre Street in the state it is now; and further I will agree to make

at my own [UNK] edging Barre Street at the same time and as fast as the corporation shall fill up said street.

I am your obedient servant,

John E. Howard

1814

Dear Sir:

The sudeen departure of my friend, Mr. Hughes, from Baltimore, in a public capacity, has left a piece of business unsettled of which I must intrude on your goodness to give me some information.

Mr. James Davis of Frederick County, in this state, has purhcased the estate and title of my late ward and niece, Elizabeth Carter Jones in certain lots of land near Baltimore, which she takes, as devisee of her late grandfather, Mr. Robert Carter of Baltimore. The conditions of this purchase are that James Davis is to pay her $2,000 certain and any money over and above that sum which may be awarded to her by Commissioners duly chosen by James Davis - her attorney. I had the satisfaction of hearing from Mr. Hughes that you had agreed to be one of the Commissioners and in a few days time were to view the land in order to order the valuation of it. Mr. Hughes who informed me that he understood Mr Davis has sold the land, of which he had already purchased three shares, for some over $10,000. of that land my niece was entitled to the remaining fourth part. Mr. Hughes also informs me that he has committed his business to the care of Mr. Upton Stewart of Baltimore, who is entirely known to me.

Under these circumstances, in respect to a young lady utterly incapable of doing business for herself - I hope you will expedite the valuation and foward an authentic certification of it to me. She wishes, as soon as possible, to place the money in a profitable way to aid her income.

Your obedient servant,

Walter Jones

1794

Dear Sir:

You were so kind as to offer to forward any orders I might wish to send to your house in Maderia and to give directions for their being executed with particular attention. In consequence thereof I gave orders two years ago through Mr. Tilghman for two pipes of wine, which arrived safe, and I trust will, when I come to use it, be found excellent.

I have received repated letters from a house in Maderia offering to execute with great attention any orders I might favor them with, but Ineed not inform you that the wine from your house has long been in the highest repute in Maryland, and If I can through your recommendation open a direct correspondence with the house of Maderia, I shall in the future import about six pipes a year for myself and friends, we we wish to drink the very best that can be had from the island.

I am your obedient servant,

John E. Howard

Senate of the United States

1795 - June 8

Resolved that the Senators be under an injunction of secrecy on the message and papers from the President of the U.S. (British treaty)

1795 - June 25

Resolution of the 8th rescinded, but the Senateors are nevertheless enjoined not to authorize or allow the treaty or any article [UNK] to be printed

1805

Sir:

I desire you will inform the vestry that I decline accepting the appointment of vestryman of St. Paul's parish. The meeting of the vestry in the evening is convenient for the gantlemen who reside in the city, but is very inconvenient for me, especially as I do not enjoy a good state of health. Added to that objection, others occur which operate forcibly on my mind.

When I first became a member of the vestry I found that the debts of the parish for building St. Paul's church and salary of the ckergymen, were numerous and considerable in amount. The zeal of a few gentlemen, aided by the liberality of the congregation, discharged the debts in a few years and built a parsonage and a brick wall that borders the burying ground. The bounds of the parish were set. The funds of the parish were placed on an eligible footing, affording a regular income, sufficneit for payment of the expenses. A subsequent vestry determined to have a second church and supported by the zeal and liberality of the congregation, they finished Christ Church, bought two burying grounds and left the friends of the parish in a situation to support two ministers and pay the regular expenses. The liberality of the congregation, in the meantime, had been extended to several other objects.

Considering how frequently the congregation had been called on for money, I was of the opinion that it would be unreasonable to tax them for new objects, although the friends of the parish were in a good state, and when I was applied to for money to purchase organs, I objected to the getting of them, but was told by one of the clergy that the congregation were anxious to have them and were ready to subscribe the money necessary. Upon that I contributed my mite, [UNK] I am not disposed to be backward on such occasions, but I then was and always have been decidedly opposed to the getting into debt one dollar for either organs, steeple or bells.

The parish is now involved in considerable debts, and I consider their funds to be in a ruinous state; the means to which the vestry have resorted to extricate themselves will, in my opinion, complete their ruin. I mean the lottery. I know from experience that the zeal of a few gentlemen will do much, but still I think your lottery will prove an unfortunate affair.

I do not think that the congregation can reasonably require me, at the expense of my health, to attend night meetings of the vestry to provide ways and means for paying debts that have been contracted in opposition to my opinion. In case your plans succeed, I wish those who projected them, and others who expedite them, should have all the merit.

If the congregation should take my advice, they will at once pay theie debts and put an end to the projected lottery; in that case, I will cheerfully contribute my proportion.

Your obedient servant,

[UNK]

1817

Respected Sir:

Luther Martin and myself have been instructed to commence suit for the recovery of about 20 Negroes mortgaged by Harrison to Joseph Court, on which mortgage there remains due about $10,000. These Negroes have been sold by Harrison and his Executor to a number of persons among whom I regret to learn is yourself. William aged about 24 and Robert aged about 14 are those claimed of you. The object of the present note is for you to acknowledge the service of the process and to await the decision of the case. This acknowledgement will supercede the necessity of taking the boys and appraising them and as it would, I presume, be preferable to you to retain the boys, than to have them put in the custody of the sheriff. I hope this course will meet with your approbation. As regards the plaintiff, he has no hesitation to rely on you; to the custody of the Negroes, and in this way things continue asthey are till the question of proprietorship is decided. I am

Yours respectfully,

D. Hoffman

1818

Dear Sir:

Our friend Mr. Macey waited on me last summer respecting the Negroes I sold outof my father's estate. I have to regret that I did not attend to that business before but as some circumstances relative to a suit which I shall have with Major Jones prevented my closing so before I hope you will excuse the delay. I have abundant proof that Jones approbates my selling the property and therefore ought not to have replevened it. He was sent at the sale of part of the same property and did not forbid it so for the contrary he became a purchaser to a large amount; On consulting my counsel I am advised to inform the persons who purchased property similarly situated ofme and request them to have this testimony adduced on the trial. You will confer a favor by informing me of the situation of the suit between Jones and myself and when it will be necessary to produce the testimony. I felt really much hurt at this unwarranted conduct of the Majors least you and the others might form an opinion unfovorable to me out I hope Mr. Macey explains to you as I did t him, and I can only add that I have no doubt ifyou know the circumstances you would not attack any blame to me. Major Jones exhibited a statement so glaringly incorrent that as administrator I could not settle it. This irritated him and was the cause of his unjustified conduct in taking the Negroes. The thing willcome before the Chancellor where I can prove what I assert. If his claim were to be allowed, it would violate others fiarly entitled to be paid. I believe the mortgage was improperly obtained and if proper credits were allowed ought to have been satisfied before my father's death. I hope you will do me the favor of writing me as soon asyou get this and inform me of the exact [UNK] of the business direct to the frienship Post Office.

With great respect,

[UNK]

1825

To Samuel Southard, Secretary of the Navy

In answer to your letter of the 27th I have to state that at the time Capt. Phillips was dismissed fromthe service I was in Philadelphia attending Congress and received letters from merchants of this place requesting me to endeavor to get him restored. I called upon Mr. Stoddard, Secretary of the Navy, and showed him my letters which were from persens he well knew, but he gave me no encouragement. Upon recieving other letters I again called on him and we had much conversation on the subject. He concluded by telling me that Capt. Phillips could not be [UNK] to command, for the President was so indignant at the orders of the British officers being obeyed first to muster the crew for them to see what British seamen were among them, and then to maneuver the ship for their amusement, that he would not listen to an application for his restoration.

Mr. Stoddard further observed that he believed Phillips had his commission and stated that in his first report nothing was said of his not having his commission and further that an entry was made in the office of the day the commission was forwarded and by the usual course of the mail there was time for this reaching Hampton before he sailed.

I did not speak to the President on the subject for I knew he had warm feelings, but they were honorable and truly American feelings Besides from the representation of Mr. Stoddard I feel mortified that the flag was been grossly insulted and disgraced.

I however wished that Phillips had only been suspented and tried by a courtmartial but to try him at the time could not be done, as every ship and every officer were ordered to sea to protect our commerce.

I have lately seen in the newspapers that the President intended to restore Capt. Phillips to command and thereby make reparation for the cruel act of injustice of his Father; and it has been stated in the papers that he wasordered to sea without his commission but I cannot believe that to be a fact. It is true that a number of vessels were waiting for convoy and the President was anxious that they should not be delayed.

Several publications have appeared in the newspapers with Capt. Phillips name wherein he states that he objected to put to sea without his commission and was induced to wave hisobjection by the representation of Capt. Trunton, who observed that he ought with propriety sail in company with him and under his protection. They convoyed a fleet to the Havanah and on their return Trunton ordered him to look into Charleston to see whether there were any vessels wanting convoy and follow him to Hampton Roads. Instead of obeying these orders, he commenced cnuising and says as an excuse that he fell in with Commodore Nicholson who gave him different orders. That in a gale of wind Nicholson sprang his bow sprit and then sailed to Eastward, leaving Phillips who returned to Charleston. Had he obyed Trunton's orders he might have reached Hampton Roads in forty eight hours from the time he parted from Nicholson and received his commission, if he had not

From Charleston he took a number of vessels under convoy to the Havanah, and on the way fell in with the British fleet under the command of Commodore Loring. Apprehensive (as he says) of being treated as a pirate, and having known Loring in Boston and being entrusted with the private British signals, he went on board of Loring's ship where he remained s me time, during which a British officer with men boarded the Baltimore, ordered the officers to muster the men and maneuvered the ship, which orders were obeyed. When Phillips returned to the ship, he found that the British had taken off from forty to fifty of his men. Upon writing to Lording complaining of this conduct, the men were all returned, except for for our five.

I cannot suppose that a doubt can be entertained that the conduct of Capt. Phillips was highly concurable whether he had a commission or not; first on not obeying the orders of Trunton to follow him into Hampton Roads and also in leaving his ship to go abroad the British Commodore's. He certainly ought to have remained with his flag, and when the British took possession of his ship, he should have struck his colors.

With highest respect,

J.E. Howard