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Correspondence

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 285 Collections and/or Records:

J. Hall Pleasants papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0194
Abstract

The J. Hall Pleasants Papers consist of nine series of family and business documents which span the years 1773-1957.

Dates: 1773-1957

James Howard McHenry papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0544
Abstract

This collection contains the James Howard McHenry papers, dated 1810-1885. The vast majority of the collection is composed of family and business correspondence, but there are also scrapbooks, clippings, and ledgers.

Dates: 1810-1885

James McHenry papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3307
Abstract

This collection contains five letters from James McHenry to his fiance and later wife, Margaret "Peggy" Caldwell, as well as one letter from Peggy to James, 1783-1789. Also included is an August 1776 letter to James McHenry from Dr. Benjamin Rush, James McHenry's 1781 commission from Congress as major, and an 1822 letter from John Eager Howard Jr. to his brother, Benjamin Chew Howard.

Dates: 1776 August 27-1822 October 8

James Teackle Dennis collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0233
Abstract

This collection spans the years 1651-1917 and is mostly an autograph collection consisting chiefly of letters written between 1768-1913 by contemporary and historical persons, usually elected MD officials as well as Revolutionary War dignitaries, Civil War combatants, U. S. Presidents, and many prominent men of the time.

Dates: 1651-1917

Jamison papers

 Collection
Identifier: 6987
Abstract This collection contains the papers of James Morrison Harris, Esq., including his passport, autograph book of 34th US congress, published speeches, correspondence and miscellaneous papers. The collection also includes genealogical information on James Calhoun, Baltimore's first mayor, and signed check; Civil War correspondence of Lena Noland Haxall; genealogical information on Benedict William Hall; genealogical information on Col. David Harris; correspondence and genealogical information on...
Dates: 1844 - 1979

Jenkins family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3308
Abstract This collection contains correspondence, genealogical materials, and miscellaneous papers related to the Jenkins family of Maryland, circa 1838-1934 and undated. The Jenkins family papers contains personal correspondence from Oliver Jenkins (1813-1869), John Joseph Jenkins (1786-1845), Michael Courtney Jenkins (1808-1877) and his wife Caroline Jenkins (1808-circa 1876), Edmund Plowden Jenkins (circa 1845-1877) and his wife Martha Lee Jenkins (circa 1846-1923), and their daughter Martha Lee...
Dates: 1838 April 14-1934 January 1 and undated

Jenkins-Whedbee-Manly collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2012-074-LIB
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence and ephemera related to the Jenkins, Whedbee, or Manly families. The collection also includes the Jenkins Family Vault, June 9, 1816; Book - Important Etchings and Engravings by Rembrandt, Durer, Whistler, Haden, Zorn and other Great Masters: The Collection of Mrs. Ellen R. Jenkins; Scrapbook: "Souvenir of Baltimore" with photographs of Baltimore buildings.

Dates: 1816 and undated

Jerome Bonaparte papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0143
Abstract

This collection contains correspondence (1801-1852) to and from Jerome Bonaparte, exclusive of any correspondence from Elizabeth, Charles J. and the Jerome Napoleon Bonapartes, and William Patterson, which are contained in their own collections. Letters and official papers concerning Jerome's military career (1801-1804) are form the bulk of the collection.

Dates: 1801 - 1852

Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0144
Abstract Papers (originals and copies, chiefly correspondence) of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, Sr. (1805-70), plus some correspondence of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte Jr. (1830-93). Contains numerous letters from members of the Bonaparte family, including Napoleon III, Joseph Bonaparte (Count of Survilliers), Jerome Bonaparte, Achille Murat (American author) etc. Correspondents (some of one letter only) also include Robert E. Lee, Winfield Scott, General John A. Dix (extensive), Franklin Pierce, Lew...
Dates: 1805-1893

Jessie Key Habersham collection

 Collection
Identifier: MS 3276
Abstract This collection contains approximately 130 letters, written between 1891 and 1911, plus newspaper clippings and photographs, concerning the life of Jessie Key Habersham (a.k.a., "The Gypsy Queen of Baltimore"), as well as her younger sister, Alice, her grandmother, and her parents. The Habershams were a wealthy Baltimore family, and in 1904, Jessie ran away from home and married a Romani man, becoming the "Gypsy Queen" of her husband's clan. The early letters in the collection reveal much...
Dates: 1891 May 21-1996 July; Majority of material found within 1891 May 21-1911 December 26