1837.

Charles to Elizabeth

Has succeeded in getting a law passed at Annapolis. See her somehow.

1837.

Elizabeth to Charles

Ellen has the measles. When are you coming?

1837.

Charles to Elizabeth

Just returned from Havre de Grace. House is desolate without you. Must be in York early Monday evening. Write soon.

1838.

Charles to Elizabeth

A dull rainy evening. The legislature very slow. Not sure when can get home.

1838

Elizabeth to Charles

No time to write. Alice has been sick with high fever. Ellen not well either. Come home as soon as you can.

Bills and Accounts of Charles Howard

Letters to Julia Howard

1867.

From Emma:

Have settled down after visiting all summer. Come for a visit. Miss you greatly. Have not married yet. Perhaps could visit Baltimore.

From - - - - - -

Was sick for about ten days. Then both children were sick. Well now. Putting up preserves. Am startting to raise chickens.

1867.

From (her sister)

Didn't receive her letter until yesterday. Will send the music. When can she visit them?

From Emma Deane

Didn't really want you to marry for two to three years. Now miss you terribly. Come and vis t. Putting up preserves. Answer me soon.

1867.

From Fanny

Only wish you lived closer. You have a [UNK] husband. Write often. My friends keep moving away.

1867.

From her father

Was at saw mill. Hoped to sell Ellerbie-would have relieved me of all debt. Disappointed. Ellen is well. Clayton and family are well. Hard to get and keep a good servant.

1867.

From her father-

Your piano shipped. Anna and Mary have been sick. Had a severe frost.

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6 - Papers of Charles Howard (1830 - 1864)

Correspondence of Charles Howard with his wife, mainly to prison during the Civil War. (He was at Fort Warren, Boston). Letters deal with the state of the war in Maryland, visits to prisoners, find ng two sons alive and well, visits to local hospitals.

Letters to Charles Howard

1830.

From Benj. C. Howard

Letter from Mrs. Philips that she may be turned over to you to receive her dividends.

1830.

From D. Turner

Grief at loss of his mother. Expect a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Key

1831.

From B.C. Howard

Census bill is before us, but tohing was done in consequence of everybody going to hear Clay.

1831.

From D. Turner

Birth of second aughter. All well. Gold discovered in western part of the state.

1831.

From R.M.G.

Your brother is recovering but still distressed from weakness and unsteady nerves.

1833.

From A. Shaaff

Need to hear from you about Dulaney's debt.

1843.

From Wm. Coward

Little Willie not well enough to travel to Baltimore Have dinner ready for them Wednesday night. Will write if something unexpected arises.

1846.

Erom G.H. Mc Henry

The bathing here is excellent, but there is a shortage of rooms. W rite before you come.

1844.

From N. Pendleton

Thank you for helping myson. If you come west, let us know when you arrive in Cincinnatti.

1844.

From Henrietta Chew

Please settle all my accounts with the Union Bank of Baltimore.

1846.

From B.C.H.

Beacham has 50 barrels of corn belonging to you. Will give you $2.50 per barrel.

7 Miscellaneous Business Papers of George Howard and his wife [UNK]

Business Correspondence of the George Howards

J.E. Howard to George Howard

Papers Concerning Sale of George Howard's land

Deeds, Mortgages of George Howard Property

8 Letter Book: Howard and Poor: 1854

business letters (illegible) sent

Receipts for Corn and Wheat: Howard and POor

accounts and receipts 1853 - 1856

9 Letters to B.C. Howard

From John Appleton, 1857

1. We wish to publish soon. Fear the printer weill print some and sell them himself.

2. No sales of Dred Scott Case.

From William Barroll

1. The taxes Unc.e B. Chew would have to pay on the Swan Point establishment

2. More legality on the Swan Point establishment

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From T. Bledsoe, 1846

1. Is seeking employment. Can he assist in preparing reports?

2. Would like a salary of $500 a year.

From L.K. Bowen, 1851

1. Would be pleased to publish his speech

2. Would publish anything else

From Alex A. Bown, 1831

1. You have been appointed one of a committee by Directors of Balto. and Ohio R.R. to make arrangements to introduce the track into the city. Can we have a meeting?

2. Would you write the Secy of the Treasury a few lines in reference to Capt. Higgins of the ship Grace Brown?

From Little, Brown, 1846

1. We accept the terms offered for the publication of the 5th volume of your Reports

2. Received copyright of the 5th volume. We shall expect ourselves to bring it out at earliest possible.

3. We are mailing pp. 1 - 38 of Howard's Reports, Vol. 15

From Samuel Burch

1. Follansbee received all the documents and said he forwarded [UNK] to you.

2. Sending 5 volumes of the New Edition of State Papers by steamboat

From Judge Catron

1. Could you stay with them at hotel?

2. Would like his opinion on Bankrupt Law to be part of the Reports

From Wm. B. Chase

1. I was to be paid $500 - please look into it.

From George Cooke

1. Your brother Beorge is not considered for election at this time.

From Wm. Cooke

1. Would like to call out the military for a parade accompanying the opening of the R.R.

From P.V. Daaiel

1. Doesn't want a dissenting opinion published unless it is accurate.

From Gen. Delafield

1. The authority to transfer the buildings to the owners of the land is limited to such owners as take the oath of allegiance.

From John Dix

1. All owners of prperty on Federal Hill will have a valid claim v.s. The U.S. for renumeration.

From J.L. Donnell

1. The sub-treasury scheme is unpopular

2. The people want the eviction of the Secy of the Treasury, Secy of the Navy, and Postmaster General

From Archbishop Smauel Eggleston

1. You have kindly seconded the petition of my ward, Steveonson, for midshipman.

2. Many thanks for your interest.

Letters from W.H. Fitzhugh

Aug. 1909

1. Trying to write while music being played

2. Spent two days with Mr. Dallas - told him you might visit him - true?

Sept. 8, 1809

1. Finished a tour of backwoods, Virginia - saw some lovely vistas

2. Wold you come to spend 3 weeks with him?

Oct. 1809

1. Stolen a few moments from bedisde of my father-close to death of palsy.

Dec. 1809

1. After a long illness, my father die d.

2. Let us have a long correspondence.

Feb. 1810

1. Feel moody. Hope you can visit me.

March 1810

1. Have found the book, Children of the Abbey to be excellent in every way.

2. Gives foot dimensions for a pair of boots. Please have them made for me.

April, 1810

1. Sees a beautiful, moonlit scene

2. Why does it rarely happen that a young men chooses for himself a wife with whom he afterwards lives happily?

May, 1810

1. What do the mind and eye do, in contemplating an object?

2. Congress has done little. What about the boots?

June, 1810

1. Could you join me in a trip to the backwoods of Va?

August 1810

1. Acoompanied a young woman to the Great Falls. Gave a dinner party.

2. Disappointed at not receiving the boots.

August, 1810

1. Can you come to a Virginia barbecue - and also an expedition to the Va, backwoods?

2. Boots came. Much too large. Sent them back with request for another pair.

August, 1810

1. You don't answer my questions. What about myboots?

2. Had the barbeque - almost too many guests. Leaving soon for Frederick, Va.

Oct. 1810

1. Had a delightful trip to west of Va - missed your companionship.

2. What about the boots? Do inquire and letme know. Sent the money - no reply.

Jan. 1811

1 You have said nothing of yourself - what are you doing?

2. Have been writing for the newspapers.

April 1811

1. Been studying politics - have confirmed the principles of Republicanism.

2. Don't like the actions and principles of Monroe.

July, 1811

1. Thanks for the pamphlet by Mr. Smith - would have had a powerful effect in Virginia.

Aug. 1811

1. Want to make arrangement for my [UNK] to North - to see Princeton with you.

2. Need to have a message from you - write!

Jan. 1812

1. Have written two letters for newspaper [UNK] to U.S. relations to France and Great Britain.

2. Feel France should be our foe in war, not Britain.

Sept. 1813

1. Would like your help in getting in touch with Mr. Henry Overton - his views on production from the soil seeds [UNK]

Feb. 1814

1. In washington. Endless dinners.

2. Death of Caroline Smith - will be hard on her father.

March 1814

1. In the midst of a translation of the life of Suvaroff. Difficult.

2. Come down and join me this Spring.

J. Graves, 1844

1. Am desirous of obtaining the situation of Naval officer of the Port of Baltimore.

2. Could you help me with the coming administration of Mr. Polk?

Col. Heath, 1814

1. My old military company has unanimously selected you as their captain. Accept?

J. Herring, 1833

I Want to borrow a portrait of your father for an engraving. Can you find one?

D. Hudson, 1844

1. Wish to hear from you re: mass meeting. Want your deputies and your program.

Andrew Jackson, 1827

1. Rference to appointment of a Capt. Phillips.

Andrew Jackson, 1838

1. Thank you for your efforts to free me from the charge of duplicity by Mr. Adams

Gov. Kemble, 1838

1. May run for Congress again.

2. Would you help a man named Jacobs retain his clerkship in the Post Office?

Gov. Kemble, 1848

1. Have made me a member of the [UNK]. convention for the nomination of the President.

2. Don't you like Clay's Compromise Bill? I do.

July, 1865

1. Impressed by wisdom of President Johnson.

2. Davis not a wise man. Should have given up before he did.

Wm. King, 1844

1. To find that my acceptance of the mission to France meets with the approval of intelligent Democracts like yourself reconciles me greatly.

B. Mayer, 1851.

1. The Mayor wants our opinions. Come up for a meeting.

2. Perhaps you have seen my letter to the Sun re: the disastrous voyage of the U.S. mail steamer Ohio. The ship had been run for 15 months without overhauling

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Meredith, 1833

1. The bill has passed the House and will probably be approvated by the Senate. Cheers.

2. Sad, suden death of Judge Magruder. You are being considered for the position - are you interested. Need a speedy reply.

Wm. Merrick, 1856

1. Will lock for the correspondence between the Gov. of Md. and Secy of War as you wish.

2. Glad you are preparing a paper

3. Be happy to have you a delegate to the National Convention at Cincainnatti.

Menick. Feb. 1856

1. Am proposing some resulutions for the legislature which should help you.

2. Still deciding on members for the National Convention

3. Unwilling to have a conference with you.

Mittenberger, 1850

1. The Association of the Defenders of Baltimore in 1814 want you as orator at their dinner.

2. Same Association want you to acceompany them on a trip to Virginia.

Moale, 1827

1. The House has sustained damage while you were in it.

2. The damage amounts to about $300. My claim stands firm.

Jonathan Morris, 1813

1. Capt. Morris has his name on a pension at last - needs names of friends on enclosed [UNK]

2. I have his power of attorney. Will pay you what he owes. His son should help but does not.

3. Am leaving the hospital much rested - my thanks to you for your assistance.

4 Compelled to seek refuge in another hospital - old wounds - please send me what is due.

Wm.T. Morris, 1812

1. Have been sick with the fever and desirous of returning to Md.

2. Needed to draw on your credit for return fare by ship - will pay you promptly. Wouldn't let an old fellow-soldier down, would you?

3. Would pay the $100 passage from Orleans to Balto - but not pay for my father, who had no right to draw on you.

4. Deposited $ 120 in Branch Bank to pay you for me and my father's passage. Many thanks.

L.H. Morrison, 1858

1. The 20th Vol. of Howard's Reports is now on sale in various cities.

2. We have delivered the 20th Vol. to the State Dept.

3. We are sorry you are sick. Would like to see you in person to see how you like the 20th Vol. of Reports. We think it superior to 19th

I. Nelson, 1835

1. You have been elected to represent the 4th Congressional District in Congress.

2. Will you address [UNK] political friends Tues.night?

J.S. Nicholas.

1. Council of Md. elected: G. Howard, T. Worthington, s. Turner, H. Page, C. Potter.

2. Have you heard of the sudden death of Judge Magruder?

3. The income from thepost is about $3,000 - your appointment would be very agreeable to the bar.

4 I paid you $100 too much. Would like it back.

Phenix, 1844

1. I am charged with intoxication. Will stand court martial. If convicted, would you intervene with the Secy of War for me?

W.G. Read, 1844

1. Uncle Nely died - funeral on Thursday.

2 Aunt West very sick - do write.

3. Will you sell your waterfront lot at $50 a foot?

4. Judge Magruder died. You could get the post.

Richardson

1. Would you do me the favor of recommending me for the post of Appraiser?

R. Rush, 1835 (?)

1. Need a meeting. I will come down by steamboat.

2. The decision of Chief Justice Taney in the Dred Scott case is a masterpiece. ([UNK])

Samuel Sands, 1855

1. Board of Md. State Agricultural Society selected you as Judge as the next Award Exhibition - will you accept?

2. Hon. W. Rayner of No. Carolina searching for a cow of good miling qualities. If you have one, let me know

W. Slaughter, 1857

1. Can you find out if a Md. man named Goldsborough purchased land in Milwaukee of a Morgan Martin? Need the detailsof the purchase.

2. Found out that peat bog turns into gas - it is worth $9 to $10 a ton.

3. Would like to apply to be Surveyor General in either Nevada or Arizona. Need your help.

4. This is a good time to sell W isconsin land.

G.H. Steward

1. Would he help his son get an appointment to West Point?

Dr. Richard Stewart, 1858

1. Sending a plan of the elevation of their Hospital-have started work;built part of the wing.

L. Terry

1. Have made a sketch of your daughter for possible painting.

2. Gladyou like [UNK] sketch. Will finish the portrait this summer.

P E.Thomas

1. You were elected a Directof of the Balto and Ohio RR. company.

Philip Thomas

1. There was a vacancy in the Sanate - you [UNK] appointed to fill it.

2. I trust you will discharge the duties of the office.

John Tyson

1. The vacancy occasioned by the death of Judge Conant may be filled from the Md. bar.

2. I stand a chance of receiving it - will you support me?

3. We are trying to reinstate Mr. Butler as Post Master of Elliott [UNK] - hope for your support.

Martin Van Buren

1. Congratulations on your triumpth- Balto. has behaved nobly.

2. We may have a stormy session - but that is politics

3. You might take advantage of the fact the StateDept. forwards papers to the legation at Paris twice monthly

Joshua Van Sant

1. There is a rumor of the possible removal of Mr. Skinner as Post Master.

2. If so, an exceptional man of John White. This is just a warning.

Miscellaneous Letters

Samuel Moore

1. Inquiring whether a law was passed giving land to those who served in the War of 1812.

James Stabler

1. Cadet A.M. [UNK] can [UNK] summer work with the B and O. RR. Report on July 1.

Joseph Norris

1.?Death of my father. I would like an appointment to be a midshipman. Navy as my career.

W.D. Gilpin

1. Congratulations on your triumph. My thanks for your oration. Well done.

Sam Houston

1. Would like the post of Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives.

2. Would appreciate your support.

N. Hickman

1. Would like a copy of your oration of the 4th for publication.

P. Gay

1. Appreciate your help. Further, when the treaty with Denmark is renewed, would you remind the State Dept. of the council post at St. Thomas.

W. Keyser

1. Death of my brother, George, leaving 3 sons.

2. Eldest boy Philip is 13 - could you helphim gain an appointment to West Point?

John Tyson, 1850

1. A vacancy has occurred in the clerkship of the Howard district - death of Mr. Hayden, late clerk

2. Could you support me for the position?

Geo. Appel, 1851

1. Want permission to take up the pipes and lay them down in the run.

2. Would be about 30 foot below the grade of the street - good iron pipes.

Wm. Bose

1. Would you write down your remarks at the Webster Dinner for publication?

2. We seem to have similar opinions regarding the Ches. and Ohio canal. Can I see you?

Geo. White

1. Could I have a copy of your [UNK] on life of Gen. Jackson?

W. Stapleton

1. The Defenders of Baltimore will have a dinner - can you address it for 30 minutes?

W m. Poner

1. Understand you wish to dispose of two warehouses on Franklin Street

2. Would you be interested in my dwelling house opposite [UNK] Square?

C. Rea

1. Do you still wish to remain a member of Curia Lodge?

John Livingston

1. Would like your portrait and a memoir of your life for the Am. Portrait Gallery.

W.M. Addison

1. Enclosing a letter - please show it to Chief Justice

2. Have no doubt but that Mr. Charles Howard will receive the appointment, if his friends press it.

John McClean

1. A short memoir of Judge Story will be prepared for publication in your next Reports

J.M. Harris

1. Would you give your lecture on the N.E. Boundary to the Mercantile Library Association?

J. Bonapoarte

1. Would you help support the application of my son for West Point?

B. Prestman

1. Are you willing to be a candidate for Gov. of Md?

B.C.Howard: Valedictory at Princeton Graduation

Family Letters to B.C. Howard

W m. G. Howard

1. The survey from Pittsburgh to [UNK] Eire will probanly be entrusted to me.

2. Do nothave faith in a proposed Ohio and Chesapeake canal- be very difficult and expensive

3. The estimate of cost of a canal from Washington to Cumberland would be from [UNK] 467 million

4. Leave the width of the canal to the Engineer in charge

Box 15

George Dallas

1. Need the newspaper report of saving the passengers of the Argo by the schooner Gen. Putnam

2. Don't th ink there will be a quarrel with Britain over the Columbia River settlement

3. Am. for the admission of Texas

4. Salary, as ambassador to Russia, is too low.

5. There may be an explosion between Britain and Russia

6. Glad to return to Philadelphia

7. Cousin Juliana McKim died of a kidney infection.

8. Need the decision of Judge Taney on forfeitures of seizures.

George Dallas: 1810 - 1818

1. Your hypothesis about laws of sight are interesting but I don't agree

2. You say you have fallen in love - beware!

3. Friend Cook can't be a dramatist.

4. See you at Princeton this month

5. I am trying tobe a student.

6. Had a disagreement with a lady friend- very galling

7. Enjoys going to the theatre. Watches the gallery.

8. Waorking on a periodical publication.

9. Sorry at the death of a college friend, williams

10. One of your essays is published in our publication.

11. If there is war, let us subdue the whole continent.

12. Man strives for fame in this world. Not sure about any after-life.

13. Baltimore, without you, is dull.

14. Spent two days with Fitz. He lives well.

15. Mr. Pinckney is an able orator.

16. We are in the midst of a struggle of a nation with its rulers.

17. The Quakers interfere in the execution of our national laws.

18. I would like to see Curiosity painted.

19. Our little paper is no more.

20. The war has started. I rejoice at being [UNK] of a [UNK] country

21. Gallatin says we can carry this war with ease.

22. I helped Fitz refuse to make a proposal to Maria Mayo - I'm pleased.

23. My rival for a lady is a wealthy man named Watson.

24. My suit for a lady has ended- I am downcast. I am melancholy.

25. I might go to France with Gallatin.

26. Am tired of feeling useless.

27, If you are in love, guard against meing misled.

28. I am arranging my father's library

29. Habits weigh one down.

30. Who is the new flame if yours?

Benj. Howard to John Howard, Jr.

1. You are appointed to the Council.

2. A new society has been formed.

3. There was a fox hunt recently.

4. I grow weary of college life.

5. Thank you for your sound advice.

6. Have been reading metaphysics.

7. I like the study of mathematics.

8. Miss Susan Smith is married.

9. Distressed by the loss of my good Aunt.

10. Allegheny has elected 3 democrats and 1 Federalist.

11. No hint of British coming up the bay - good.

12. A man came to see you - had come over from England with you. Is Swiss.

Charles Howard to B.C. Howard

1. A vacancy in the Board of Commissioners for insolvents Please recommend Edward Pinckney

2. Aunt West died. Attended the funeral.

3. Mr. Taney overcome with grief at the death of his wife and child.

Jane Howard to Richard Gilmore

1. Mr. Howard will attend to what you have written about as soon as he can.

2. Sorry you couldn't join the party.

3. I have been quite sick - headaches and cold.

4. Don't think Mr. Howard would pay the outrageous bill you mentioned.

Watercolor drawing of de Kalb Monument Removed to [UNK]

Box 16

Proceedings of Conventions, Assemblies and Committees

1. The Ecex Committee of the Jackson Republican Convention invited you to a dinner.

2. Hereby certify election of Benjamin Howard and Isaac McKim to House of Representatives

3. You were elected orator of the day by the Comm. of Arrangements for a military electration of our National Anniversary.

4. The Grand Lodge of Free Masons in Md. held in high honor the character of Benj. Howard. Can never forget the services rendered by him.

5. Elected Chairman of a Comm. to hold a [UNK] of Republicans in Washington.

6. Resolved that a Comm. be appointed to memorialize the legislature to obtain the repeal of the present Militia Laws of the State.

7. In taking leave of our commander, we express our sincere wiwhes for his future welfare and happiness.

8. The Young Hickory Club will visit your city and [UNK]

9. Thanks for your consistent and patriotic services as member House of Rep.s

10. A Comm. of the First Mechanical Volunteers of Battle invite you to a dinner.

B.C. Howard's Masonic and Legal Speeches

T. Towson V.S. Vestry of St. Paul's Parish

Various Legal Agreements Made

Various Wills and Deeds

Schultz v.s. Kipp and Gist

Miscellaneous Letters by B.C. Howard

1. 1811. To John Howard

Many changes since you left for England. In the gov't, Mass. threatens to secede

2. 1829. To President JACKSON

Beg to be relieved of implication I tried to deceive you. Was a simple error of judgment.

3. 1832. to J. Latrobe

I submit a plan for the R.R.. Details.

4. 1835. to Judge Brice

Tried to follow your order to turn out Light Brigade. Did not assemble. Needs order from the Major General of the city.

5. 1835. to J.P. Heath

Suggest candidates for Congress address fellow citizens assembled in town meetings.

6 1835. to H.L. Fox

Have taken from my library a volume containing the biography of one of your ancestors.

7. 1838. to Professor Potts

In a pamphlet you claim I admitted to the unconstitutionality of achange in the charter of the Univ. of Md.. Where did you get your information?

8. 1838. To J.H. Latrobe

Want a nightly bulletin of what transpires at Annapolis during each day you are there.

9. 1838. to Gen. Andrew Jackson

Did you allow anyone to take a copy of your private letter to Mr. Fulton?

10. 1844. to Read

After much sonsideration, I decline to take Judge Magrudger's place.

11. 1844. to - - -- - -

Ideas for a voluntary military force to train to operate the guns at the fort.

12. 1848. to Lewis Cass

I am friendly to your nomination to the Presidency and mean to promote it.

13. 1851. to Capt. Sckenck

Full explanation of orders given aboard mailship Ohio. Meant no disregard to the Captain.

14. to his wife:

The day has come which makes me want thoughts backward over a long, long period of time. We stand side by side, still.

15. 1855. to Judge Daniel

Regret exceedinly that your name was omitted on your oopnion in the Indiana RR case. Sorry.

1822. Letters to his wife

1. Sophia is recovering. John is sick with fever.

2. John [UNK] stick. Getting medicine. Sophia better.

3. John recovering from his fever.

4. John is much better. Sophia had a restless night.

5. George is dead.

6. Buried him by Mr. Henry

1821-37. Letters of B. Chew to B.C. Howard

Box 17

1816-1819. Benjamin Chew to John E. Howard

1. It is vain for me to make further comments on the outrageous incidents that have occurred to our sister.

2. Last evening consummated the nuptials of my eldest son - all [UNK] family here and well.

3. Have been very anxious to hearof my sister, since her excursion commenced with so much indisposition. If you hear, let us know.

4. Mrs. Phillips is on the serious sick list - has an intermittent fever.

5. Health and happiness to you. Your son William attended some medical lectures here.

6. Sudden, unexpected death of Mr. Dallas

7. We [UNK] abide by the decision of the bar.

8. My infant boy has the croup. But is better.

9. Our accounts are brought up to date.

10. Sorry for poor Harriet. Will try to help.

11. Have received a small amount of money which can be distributed; send it to you.

12. My sister has changed her mind about selling stock.

13. I shall come down for my child.

14. The death of Dr. Wistar gives an opening for a physician. Would like Dr. Gidson, of your city. Could you influence him?

15. I have not offered Dr. Gibson's name, though I feel he is suited for the post.

16. Hope you can come soon and visit us sometime.

17. My sisters enjoyed their stay with you.

18. Glad Mr. Frisby paid his note, even if late.

19. Sorry to hear you have been troubled by the gout. Hope it will pass soon.

20. My sister has a headache. Your daughter going to a dance with friends.

21. My mother is sick, but responding to care.

22. My mothers condition is precarious.

23. My mother's life closed wit out a pain or a struggle. Will you join me in executing her will?

24. My sisters wish to sell [UNK] house. Bad time for such a sale. Need your advice. Would prefer to rent the house.

25. Propose selling house and lot at auction. What is the lowest price we should agree to?

26. Dr. Gibson won the chair at our medical school. If the fateful disease threatens you, you can come join our family - all of you.

27. Thd disease still prevails. Hope you will escape. Ready to auction mother's house and lot.

28. No one bid for the house. Remains for sale.

29. Glad for the marriage ofyour daughter.

1824-65. Robert Gilmore to Benj. C. Howard

1808-1824. Wm. Gilmor to Jane (Gilmor) Howard

1. 1808. When you write a letter, use a dictionary. Remember a spoiled child is unwelcome.

2. 1815. In your leisure hours, read history. Don't take off your winter clothes too soon.

3. 1819. Take and enjoy all the [UNK] you can at this age.

4. 1820. Your mother and father are well. Take care.

5. 1820. They have the fever at [UNK] Avoid it.

6. 1822. Enjoy yourself at Bedford.

7. 1822. Our neighbor, Mr Bins, died yesterday.

Benj. Howard to Mrs. John E. Howard, Sr.

1. 1806. Last Friday I spent in a most agreeable manner.

2. 1806. John will get the 1st or 2nd honors. Much competition.

3. 1806. John awarded the 2nd honor.

4. 1807. Spent a fine time with theVan Horn family.

5. 1809. Com encement comes soon. Hope to see you there.

6. 1812. Sorry to miss Aunt Kitty

7. 1812. John you in sorrow at loss of Aunt ------.

Wm. Gilmor to Benj. C. Howard

1825-1840. Benj. Howard to Rbt. Gilmor

1. 1825. What do you want to do about the sale of Williams'farm

2. 1829. I send you a letter which Mr. Kennedy brought me.

3. 1829. I send youa MSS letter of Fen.Green and some coins.

4. 1829. I will write Mr. Peter Hoffman.

5. 1829. I renounce being Executor of the estate.

6. 1829. Do not need a notice of the dissolution of the partner ship.

7. 1929. Am invited to dine with the President this day.

8. 1829. Almost succeeded in persuading the Comm. on Internal Improvement to visit our city.

9. 1830. Your box of champagne has arrived safely.

10. 1830. I am at home during June's sickness.

11. 1830. I think that the scruples of Dr. Israel are carried too far.

12. 1830. Enclosedis the paper you desired to have.

13. 1830. There is no need for theinterference of the Executors at all.

14. 1830. There has been a prodigious debate in the Senate between Webster and Hayne.

15. 1830. It would be proper for Sarah's Trustees to convey [UNK] property to her.

16. 1830. Mr. Taney entirely content with his fee.

17. 1830. By this time you are aware of the different views entertained as to the publication of the [UNK] of our counsel.

18. 1830. If you send me a description of lthe land, I will consult a responsible person from the district as to its value.

19. 1830. The Pa. men are running a canal near the N.Y. line and your land may be much enhanced.

20. 1830. I thought that Mrs. Stokes was charging an extravagant price and told her so.

21. 1830. I think you had better make the sale of the N.Y. land. Avoid a suit about it.

2 2. 1830. I porpose that this week you visit us.

23. 1830. Think we should have to invest the legacies of the minors as Trustees.

24. 1830. I have got involved in a Tariff debate.

25. 1830. As soon as possible I will get rid of that dreadful Trust

26. 1830. I don't understand the scheme of the President regarding the bank.

27. 1831. Would it not be well to propose for a part of the loan to the Railroad Co.?

28. 1831. The Trustees cannot act officialy until after the Decree of [UNK] Court.

29. 1831. Would you like to build on Monument lots?

30. 1832. I am friendly to the Bank and wish the charter renewed

31. 1832. What do you think of Adams coming out anti-Tariff?

32. 1832. This session of Congress deals with a collection of odds and ends. Bank and Tariff

33. 1832. Sarah is venturing a little into society - good.

34. 1832. The Supreme Court decided that the law of Georgia is unconsitutional and void extending its jurisdiction over the Indians.

35. 1832. Sending you a book - history of the U.S. Bank.

36. 1832. If the Bank bill remains as it is, you will get your charter next Congress.

37. 1832. No bill passed by the Congress would have received the Executioe sanction.

38. 1832. Itis better for the Bank that the Bill should not pass the House now.

39. 1832. I am deeply discontented with the conduct of the Bank in pressing its application at this session.

40. 1832. I regret to hear you had a fall. Hope all is well.

41. 1832. With the tariff debate, we are passing through an awful crisis in ourhistory.

42. 1833. Webster won't speak at all, unless in reply to Calhoun.

43. 1833. The purchase in La. is a good one. First rate land.

44. 1836. The impression here is that the French will not strike a first blow - the French Ministry does not want war.

45. 1836. England's mediation may bring about an adjustment with France.

46. 1836. We will extend our navy with money - good.

47. 1836. There is no chance of a Navy Yard at Baltimore.

48. 1838. As a nation, we should pay the claims.

49. 1837. Hope you recover from your attack - you ha ve a strong constitution.

Letters to John E. Howard

1846. Frrom J. Read

Is fine and hopes he will come up.

1846. From [UNK] Howard

The lotis yours - redeem it.

1846. From [UNK] Howard

Attack yourself to a volunteer outfil and drill.

1846. from F. Howard

Coming home the last of next week.

1846. From Alice Pendleton

CaN't wait for Christmas time to come. Send up the daguerrotypes of the family Saw Cousin Rebecca for a few hours

1847. From W. Read

I see you are raising a company for Texas

1847. From B.C. Howard

Your commission will soon come

1847. From J. Campbell

One of your recruits, under 21, has enlisted without parental consent.

1847. From Alice Pendleton

There is a great celebration of July 4 here

1851. From his father

Mary is engaged to a Edw. Lloyd Agitation about Fugitive Slave law subsided S.C. looks like it may secede

1865. From his mother

Write to us about India - all its aspects Very worried about his illness and lack of job. Sending money for him to come home

Box 18

1843 - 69 Business Papers of B.C. Howard

1872-98 Business Papers of B.C. Howard

1800 - 39 Business Papers of B.C. Howard

Various Business Papers of B.C. Howard

1834 - 57 Invitations sent to B.C. Howard

1847 - 68 Various Prayers and Poems

1825-65 Newspaper Clippings Pertaining to B.C. Howard

10 1866-67 Letters from former Confedrate comrades to McHenry Howard

1. From Thos Mills 1866

Was penniless after the war. Now an agent of the Nat'l Express Co.

2. From N. Attendiant 1866

Have been trying and arguing cases. City got a new charter. Would like to visit you.

3. From Thos Mills 1866

Promised to assist an artist-friend, young Martin of Charleston when in Baltimore.

4. From Thos. Oliver

Is in Russia. Visited the [UNK] and a large monastery

5. From C.B. Keigew

Was a guest of the Tar Heel State. Seldom meet any of my prison friends.

McHenry Howard's Account of Summer Campaign

McHenry Howard's Application for Commission in Confederate Army

1863 McHenry Howard's Diary

Miscellaneous Papers

McHenry Howard's Account of the last fight of Lee's Army

1865-67 Correspondence of McHenry Howard

McHenry Howard's letter re: French Spoliation Claims

1883-84 Letters from Edward Peacock to McHenry Howard

McHenry Howard's Memoris of Wm. McKim, Geo. Wilkinson

McHenry Howard to Bernard Steiner concerning R. Taney May 1, 1919

Confederate Papers of McHenry Howard

McHenry Howard's Account of Wilderness Campaign

McHenry Howard's Account of a Campaign of 1864

1864 Letters to Mc.H. Howard while a prisonr at Ft. Delaware

Requests from other prisoners for articles of clothing, books, money, etc.

Box 19

Letters from McHenry Howard to his family while a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware

1. Surprised to be a prisoner. Am as comfortable as could be expected. Send letters, pictures, etc.

2. Tell others I expect to receive letters. I know of no casualties among the Marylanders

3. I have received four boxes. Very acceptable. Also a check for $10. Need clothes and a Bible.

4. Received your box. Very fine; In good spirits

5. Adapt self with equanimity to prison life.

6. Do not send any more money than you can spare.

7. A box came safely this morning. Very acceptable.

8. Portmanbeau came safely. Want some books.

9. Thank the Misses Robertson for the German books

10. Got a letter with your picture. Very welcome.

11. Received a box from Mary and 2 others. Shared the contents

12. I never enjoyed better health. Owe about $10.

13. If you could send a box to other officers, it would help

14. I have only spent $20 since arrival.

15. Received the $10 this morning. Many thanks.

16. Like your arrangement of a box every 2 weeks.

17. I received books sent some time ago.

18. No money received, except the $10 I mentioned.

19. I have been returned to my old quarters in the fort.

20. The $10 sent on the 23rd came safely. Total of $20.

21. Have nearly 100 roommates. Do not know all of them.

22. Better send any money by express.

23. Please send a small iron bedstead.

24. The box of provisions came. Shared and all delighted

25. Received the duplicates of the missing checks. Perhaps you can see me here.

26. I have received the iron bedstead and the sugar and coffee.

27. Would like a new suit of clothes - grey color

28. Charleton Morgan wants a pair of pantaloons

29. You might send me $20 or $40 if you can spare it.

30. Ridge Howard was struck by a piece of shell in his foot

31. Received the [UNK]20 yesterday. Was the number correct?

32. Did not receive any of your letters - strange.

33. Aunt Alice promised to send me some photographs.

34. Have received the $20 since the duplicate checks sent.

35. Received your letter and the $20 enclosed. Thanks.

36. I know nothing more about a pass to see you.

37. Received the check for $20 and can endorse it.

38. Would like to have an overcoat, pants and coat. Grey.

39. Would like to have two shawls - not blankets

40. Am. Well pleased with the clothing. Fits fairly well.

41. Clothes are [UNK] too large, but does not matter.

42. Great loss in death of Uncle Taney.

43. Our stoves are being put up and we will have [UNK] soon.

44. I am to be exchanged with other prisoners. Have received $50 from L. Morgan. Need it.

45. We go by way of Gavannah and will go to Richmond.

46. Am in Richmond, seeing friends.

47. The Southern cause is gone. Will probably sign the oath of [UNK] and all is over.

McHenry Howard: Some Abstracts of old Baltimore County Records

McHenry Howard: Some Old English Letters

McHenry Howard: Further about Francis Scott Key.

Letters to McHenry Howard from O.H. Terrell

1. Can't believe war is over. When are you coming?

2. Before Buck opens a business, must come for several days here. Essential.

3. Received a letter from your brother, John.

4. The package of candies came - all delighted. Don't forget yoo promised to visit in January.

5. Julia is warm toward you. Perhaps wishes to marry you. Be frank and tell us

6. Mary has been quite sick. I conveyed your letter to Julia. Do some business for me - details.

7. Can't leave now - very important farming to do. Julia is going to Halifax.

8. I have found another horse for $300. A better one. Let me hear from you as soon as possible.

9. Sorry you have been sick. Did you enjoy your Fair?

10. I cannot leave home for more than a day at a time. Farming. Horse for sale.

11. Have been quite sick with neuralgia in the face. Have a letter from Julia.

McHenry Howard's Autograph Book

McHenry Howard's Fishing Trip notes

11 Letters to Wm. Howard as a student abroad

Letters concerning Wm. S. Howard

John E. Howard - bills and accounts

Papers concernign Estate of John E. Howard

1855-60 Business Correspondence

12 Proposed Division of Real Estate of John E. Howard

1863 Papers dealing with sale of house of Mrs. Cornelia Howard

1813-14 Papers concerning division of Nicholas Carroll's land

1871-79 Letters and Papers settling estate of Ann M. Chew

Box 20

1875-77 Letters and Papers settling estate of Violetta West

1845-48 Letters and Papers settling estate of Mrs. Prudence Howard

Papers settling estate of Margaretta Ridgely

Will of Francis Jerdone

1738-1814 Papers in case of Howard v.s. Moale

1787-1816 J.E. Howard'a papers on Court Cases. Moale.

1741-93 Leases used in trial of Christopher Hughes

Papers in case of Christopher Hughes: 1783-1817

Papers in Cromwell Case

Box 21

1806-1817 Papers in case Nicholas Rogers v.s. J.E. Howard

1815-20 Papers in various cases

1819-23 Papers pertaining to various cases

1822. Papers in settlement of Robert Bigham's affairs

1824-25 Papers in case of Robert Gilmor v.s. Owen Dorsey

13? Alex Williamson to Dr Upton Scott: 1761, 1762, 1764, 1765, 1768-9

1767. Memo. Concerning Dr. Stevenson's copper mine

Letters of Dr. Upton Scott

Gen. Charles Winder's reports on Va. campaigns

Documents in claims of J. Gayer and D. [UNK] for Brazilian Prize Money

Sermon on the Trinity by Dean Swift

1866-67 Letters from John E. Cooke

Letters from B. Douglas to Mrs. J. Terrell

Portraits

Dancing Instructions

Box 22

Howard's Wine Cellar

Miscellany

Peggy Chew Copy books

(2 vols.)

[UNK], Ross, Arnold Transcribed Letters

(1 vol.)

Grey Boxes:

469.4

Miscellaneous Papers (see NUCMC Data Sheet)

469.5

Miscelleneous Papers (see Register for 469.5)

469.2

(1 box)

1835 Benj. Howard's letters from Michigan

1866. Wm. Howard's letters home

1860-62: Wm. Howard - letters home

1862-64: Wm. Howard - letters home

469.3

(2 boxes)

Fow scrapbooks of newspaper clippings

469.5 A

5 Memo. books poertaining to land surveys

Letter book. Bom. Howard See Register for 469.5

Book of Indentures

Boox of expenses

469.5B

Farm day books

469

McHenry Howard's albums - photographs - transferred to P and P Jan 9

Box 23

469

Tracts of land. Baltimore plats.

MS. 469.1

Estate and Geo. Howard

(1 vol.)

Box 1

1841-1866

Plats and Howard property in Balto

(1 vol.)

Acct. [UNK] and Albers Line Kill, 1868-70

(1 vol

Box 2

Record and Howard property in Balto.

(1 vol.)

J.E. Howard executors day book

(1 vol.)

J.E. Howard Estate Ledger

(1 vol.)

JAMES McHENRY HOWARD COLLECTION

MS # 469

BOX # 1

1. Confederate letters of McHenry Howard, mostly E. Lloyd Howard Papers, 1864 (Letter of terms of surrender to Robert E. Lee from Ulysses S. Grant (15 pieces in all).

2. 1864-1865. Letters from McHenry Howard to his family while a prisoner of war at Fort Delaware

(58 letters).

3. Jan. 21.-Sept. 18. McHenry Howard's diary of events, as aide-de-camp to General Trimble. (Small black leather bound book, 4 × 6 written in pencil).

4. 1863 - McHenry Howard's application for commission in Confederate Army (4 pieces of correspondence).

5. 1862 - McHenry Howard's account of summer campaigns

(15 letters).

6. 1866-67 - Letters from former Confederate comrads to McHenry Howard (21)

7. Miscellaneous Papers (comments on War of the Rebellion series, floral token, letter from an attorney, etc.).

8. Personal letters of M.H. Terrell to McHenry Howard. (27).

9. 1865 - McHenry Howard's account of the last fight of Lee's Army (Map, 16 pages).

10. 1865-1867 Correspondence of McHenry Howard

(7 letters).

11. 1860 - McHenry Howard's letter to George W. Pendleton and other papers on French Spoliction claims (7).

12. 1883 - 1884 Letters from Edward Peacock in England to McHenry Howard (2)

13. 1911 - 1912 McHenry Howard's Memoirs of William Duncan McKim, William Steuart, and George Williamson (20 pieces, Civil War material).

14. McHenry Howard to Bernard C. Steiner concerning Roger Brooke Taney

(2 letters, 1 typed).

15. Confederate Papers of McHenry Howard (15) (Appointments, money, orders, etc.).

16. 1864 McHenry Howard's accounts of the Wilderness Campaign and the Battle of Spottsylvania Courthouse (Over 40 pieces including maps)

17. 1864 McHenry Howard's account of opening of campaign of 1864

(12 pieces)

18. 1864 Letters to McHenry Howard while a prisoner at Fort Delaware (about 40 pieces).

19. 1724-46 McHenry Howard's manuscript of article Some old English Letters to Mrs. Alice (Arnold) Ross. (Over 20 pieces).

20. McHenry Howard's Some Abstracts of Old Baltimore County Records (Over 20 pieces).

21. McHenry Howard Further About Francis Scott Key's Birth. (About 10 pieces).

BOX # 2

4 photo albums of friends, landscapes, dog, etc.

1 diary: dated 1724 - compiled of various letters from members of prominent Maryland families.

BOX # 3

1. Autograph and Photo Albums (2) of McHenry Howard's classmates at Princeton University, Class of 1858, Room 27 East.

2. Small fishing diaries (2).

3. Philosophy notebook of McHenry Howard's at Princeton University, 1857.

4. Notes on Fishing Expeditions, 1873. (Cheat River, West Virginia, Oakland, Maryland).

5. Initial diary (very small, written in pencil), August 4, 1861 of McHenry Howard's term of service in the Confederate Army, Richmond.

6. Notes on fishing, 1875.

7. Letter from George Gray, 1922 (1).

8. Genealogical list of the Howard family.

9. McHenry Howard's design for the seal of the Proposed Society of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States in the State of Maryland.

10. Folder on more genealogy material.

11. The Charles McHenry Howard Collection, Deed of Petition between the Howard heirs.