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Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of letters written to John Hanson Thomas Jerome before, during, and after his tenure as Baltimore city's mayor. Letters dated 1850-1852 were written to Jerome while he was in office, and mostly consist of petitions for assistance on various city matters that concern the mayor's office. Letters written after 1852 are from individuals seeking influence and recommendation from the former mayor. There is one undated letter written by Jerome concerning a debt owed to...