Ephraim Bell Correspondence, 1828-1846
Dates
- 1828-1846
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.92 Linear Feet (7 full Hollinger boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Scope and Contents
Mostly concerning financial matters, friendship, and a few concerning local politics. Also, correspondence and official forms concerning Bell's appointment as Postmaster at Maryland Line. Legal papers include deeds, surveys, and two notices to the constable to hold people for debt to Bell. Estate papers of Peter Smyser (d. 1835), Ephraim Bell, executor, including promissory notes to Smyser, 1828, 1831, promissory notes from Smyser to others paid by estate, 1832-33, will of Peter Smyser, 1834, bills and receipts relative to estate, 1835-42, administrative accounts, inventory of estate, and memoranda of Ephraim Bell concerning estate (1846)
Creator
- From the Collection: Bell, Ephraim, Dr., 1793-1875 (Person)
- From the Collection: Deford, Sarah Williams Bell, 1844-1896 (Person)
- From the Collection: Deford, Benjamin, 1800-1870 (Person)
- From the Collection: Deford, Thomas, 1833-1901 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750
specialcollections@mdhistory.org