Correspondence, 1764 - 1809

Mostly papers of David Shriver, Sr. Family letters from the related families of Miller, Swope, and Schley. Many letters to David Shriver, Sr. from his wife Rebecca and sons Andrew, Abraham, David Jr., Jacob, and Isaac. These letters discuss personal and business matters and a number addressed to David Sr. seek political assistance in the Maryland Legislature. Many epistles to David Sr. seeking political favors, 1789, 1794-95, 1801, and 1805 and 1809 when David Shriver, Sr. was in the Maryland Senate. Many letters discussing road construction, the court system, banks (especially 1806-1808), elections, and national events such as the embargo of 1808. An 1802 letter from Josph H. Nicholson, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, describing the activities of the recent session of Congress and particularly the relations between the Federalists and Republicans.