9 April 1823

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons

Writing to his overseer regarding a slave he has just purchased, a blacksmith named Clem. Says Clem does not get special treatment but that "he was promised, if sold, that his wife should live with him." Also discusses buying horses. Signed "Ch. Carroll of Carrollton."

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1845

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Book

Title: Journal of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, during his visit to Canada in 1776...

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December 12, 1796

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

The letter is in response to McHenry's letter from December 9, 1796, which commented on Washington's last State of the Union address on December 7, 1796. Carroll, a member of the Maryland Senate, was particularly pleased with the condemnation of Pierre Adet, the French Minister to the United States. Adet was ordered by his government to encourage dissent and revolution after America refused to join the French in their wars in Europe. He discusses the presidential election and conjectures that Thomas Pinckney of South Carolina will win if the northern electors voted for him. Says a Pinckney…

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May 11, 1822

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons

Written by Carroll in retirement to Gibbons as Carroll's property agent. Carroll was formerly a Continental Congressman, Maryland State Senator, U.S. Senator, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. References the sale of 1455 barrels of flour to a nearby factory. Hopes Mr. Dean, perhaps a friend or servant, has recovered from a fall from his horse. Is sending by Ben crates with two gross empty bottles and a supply of wool. Declares wool is scarce and high priced now. Says he should keep a flock of at least 1000 sheep spread about amongst his properties. Adds the wool of these 1000…

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20 May 1801

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to discuss Mr. [Dawees] Jeffrey's behavior and character during his two year stay in Annapolis, Maryland. Describes Dawees as being industrious. Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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July 18, 1821

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Samuel Cardell

Discusses being chosen as an honorary member of a literary society and states that he is honored to be among such distinguished ranks. Encloses a donation check for $100 to the Society. Letter written from Carroll's manor, Doughoragen, in Maryland.

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June 3, 1767

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Addressed to "Gent." Discusses the necessity of purchasing goods from England by fall, or at a greater expense, purchasing them in the country. Requests a meeting about this issue. Postscript states the letter need not be sent to Mr. Carroll Barrister as he is out of town. Docketed with date and "B:C" on verso.

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March 30, 1822

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons

The letter is referencing a collection of a debt from Mr. Brock of Catonville

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November 21, 1793

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pinckney

Mentions the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Fears that the political climate in France will hinder mail delivery.

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1752

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Caroli Carroll, Liber Anno 1752

Title is printed by hand on mauve colored wrapper, "Caroli Carroll, Liber Anno 1752." Latin school exercise book. Contains rhetoric and poetry exercises in Latin. Signed "Charles Carroll" twice on the last page.

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December 5, 1796

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Senator Carroll informs McHenry, Secretary of War, that Senator Rufus King intends to move resolutions in Congress related to the 1796 United States Presidential election. He reports in detail the number of votes currently held by each Presidential candidate, expressing favor for John Adams and disapproval of Thomas Jefferson. He mentions communications between Secretary of State Timothy Pickering and Charles Pinckney, the Ambassador to France, regarding the strained relationship between the United States and France. Referring to the election and foreign relations, he states "there are no…

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11 April 1762

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Carroll

Letter sent to his father while studying in Europe. Lengthy observations on European political matters including the state of affairs between Spain, France, and England. Remarks that Spain and France may focus on attacking Portugal to deter England from America and divide their forces. Suggests that if peace occurs, England might invade Spain. Reports that the Jesuits in France have been abandoned by the king and the Jesuit colleges have been closed. Discusses the sorry state of affairs in France. Reports that he is sending his accounts for 1761 and mentions some volumes that he is also…

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December 29, 1789

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams

Written to the Vice-President of the United States offering to resign his seat in the U.S. Senate on the basis of poor health. "I wish to execute, to the best of my power, the trust with which I have been honored by my country." Indicates that his health is very poor and he cannot undertake a journey to New York until March. He relays his wishes that if the Senate cannot be assembled without him, he wants his successor to be elected right away and sent to New York. A small piece of paper separated from the letter is stamped Annapolis January 2, and signed "His Excellency." Carroll served…

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