Box 2

Scope and Contents A number of letters, mostly 1810-12, seeking David Shriver, Sr.'s assistance or advice on political matters. The letters, mostly from Abraham Shriver, continue up to his death in 1826, and comment on the military, banks, roads and schools. Many family or business letters including a large number from Samuel Frey regarding property in Baltimore City, Maryland. Most of the papers relate to James Shriver of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. A few letters in 1812 and 1814 apparently relate to James's...