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Letter from L. Pierce to C. Ruff (Copy)

Letter from L. Pierce to C. Ruff (Copy)
Date
March 23, 1862
Lieutenant Colonel L. B. Pierce writes Lieutenant Colonel C. J. Ruff, US Mustering Officer, and outlines his accusations of misconduct and corruption against Colonel William Frishmuth.
Location
I-Purchase-1968-6
Subject
Legal Affairs
Military Affairs and Conflict
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1860-1879
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Letter from L. Pierce to C. Ruff (Copy)

Letter from C. Ruff to William Frishmuth

Letter from C. Ruff to William Frishmuth
Date
March 21, 1862

United States Mustering Officer C. J. Ruff writes Colonel William Frishmuth and requests a written response to several accusations of misconduct and corruption. “I am directed….

Location
I-Purchase-1968-6
Subject
Legal Affairs
Military Affairs and Conflict
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1860-1879
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Letter from C. Ruff to William Frishmuth

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Unknown Recipient

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Unknown Recipient
Date
October 17, 1831

United States Attorney General Roger Brooke Taney writes regarding the outcome of a dispute between the Bellona Gunpowder Company and the Susquehanna Railroad Company. Transcript Included.

Location
I-AsbellY-2004-8
Subject
Business and Industry
Legal Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
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Letter from Roger B. Taney to Unknown Recipient

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Unknown Recipient

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Unknown Recipient
Date
March 31, 1833

United States Attorney General Roger Brooke Taney writes a short letter to an unspecified person: "I will attend at the State Department for the purpose of examining witnesses according to your request." Transcript included.

Location
I-AsbellY-2004-8
Subject
Legal Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
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Letter from Roger B. Taney to Unknown Recipient

Letter from Andrew Curtin to L. M. Smith

Letter from Andrew Curtin to L. M. Smith
Date
August 7, 1847

Pennsylvania Attorney Andrew Gregg Curtin (Class of 1837) warns L. M. Smith, Esq., "to be cautious not to say to Mr. Ullman that Mr.

Location
I-Friends-1990-4
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Andrew Curtin to L. M. Smith

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Benjamin Bonsall

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Benjamin Bonsall
Date
April 26, 1834

Treasury Secretary Roger Brooke Taney writes to Benjamin S. Bonsall, Marshall for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Location
I-AsbellY-2004-8
Subject
Economics and Finance
Legal Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
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Letter from Roger B. Taney to Benjamin Bonsall

Letter from Andrew Gregg Curtin to C. E. Lex

Letter from Andrew Gregg Curtin to C. E. Lex
Date
April 4, 1842

Attorney Andrew Gregg Curtin (Class of 1837) writes to an unspecified C. E. Lex, offering his opinion on a legal matter concerning liability for certain debts.

Location
I-BeachW-1982-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Letter from Andrew Gregg Curtin to C. E. Lex

Letter from Roger B. Taney to C. J. Faulkner

Letter from Roger B. Taney to C. J. Faulkner
Date
January 17, 1834

Treasury Secretary Roger Brooke Taney writes to C. J.

Location
I-AsbellY-2004-13
Subject
Legal Affairs
Politics and Government
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
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Letter from Roger B. Taney to C. J. Faulkner

Note from Roger B. Taney to William Ritchie

Note from Roger B. Taney to William Ritchie
Date
February 1, 1820

Roger Brooke Taney writes to William Ritchie, Clerk of Court for Frederick County, Maryland, entering judgment of Robert Fulton v. Barnhart Gilbert.

Location
I-BeachL-1971-1
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
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Note from Roger B. Taney to William Ritchie

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Clotworthy Birnie

Letter from Roger B. Taney to Clotworthy Birnie
Date
July 23, 1812

Lawyer Roger Brooke Taney (Class of 1795) writes to Clotworthy Birnie, offering legal advice regarding the latter's arrest for assault. Transcript included.

Location
I-BeachL-1971-2
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1800-1819
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Letter from Roger B. Taney to Clotworthy Birnie

Legal Document, Thomas Gist v. William Durbin, Jr.

Legal Document, Thomas Gist v. William Durbin, Jr.
Date
June 23, 1812

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney writes this legal document regarding the case of Thomas Gist v. William Durbin, Jr. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Thomas Gist v. William Durbin, Jr.

Legal Document, Isaac Swearinger v. Joseph Swearinger

Legal Document, Isaac Swearinger v. Joseph Swearinger
Date
January 22, 1810

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Isaac Swearinger v. Joseph Swearinger. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Isaac Swearinger v. Joseph Swearinger

Legal Document, William Clements v. Rhesa Hobbs

Legal Document, William Clements v. Rhesa Hobbs
Date
circa 1805

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of William Clements v. Rhesa Hobbs. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, William Clements v. Rhesa Hobbs

Legal Document, Vincendiera v. Lawrence Talbott

Legal Document, Vincendiera v. Lawrence Talbott
Date
January 30, 1808

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Vincendiera v. Lawrence Talbott. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Vincendiera v. Lawrence Talbott

Legal Document, Vachel and Harriet Dorsey v. Benjamin Howard

Legal Document, Vachel and Harriet Dorsey v. Benjamin Howard
Date
circa 1809

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Vachel and Harriet Dorsey v. Benjamin Howard. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Vachel and Harriet Dorsey v. Benjamin Howard

Legal Document, Lawrence Shell v. John Geiger

Legal Document, Lawrence Shell v. John Geiger
Date
circa 1806

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Lawrence Shell v. John Geiger. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Lawrence Shell v. John Geiger

Legal Document, William R. King v. Sampson Delashmitt

Legal Document, William R. King v. Sampson Delashmitt
Date
April 26, 1811

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of William R. King v. Sampson Delashmitt. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, William R. King v. Sampson Delashmitt

Legal Document, Michael Bouey v. James A. Williamson

Legal Document, Michael Bouey v. James A. Williamson
Date
circa 1810

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Michael Bouey v. James A. Williamson. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Michael Bouey v. James A. Williamson

Legal Document, Farmers Bank v. John Darnall

Legal Document, Farmers Bank v. John Darnall
Date
circa 1810

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Farmers Bank v. John Darnall. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Farmers Bank v. John Darnall

Legal Document, Edward Thomas v. William King

Legal Document, Edward Thomas v. William King
Date
December 21, 1811

Attorney Richard Fenn addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Edward Thomas v. William King. Roger Brooke Taney (Class of 1795) represents the defendant.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Edward Thomas v. William King

Legal Document, Peregrine Warfield v. Jacob Schleich

Legal Document, Peregrine Warfield v. Jacob Schleich
Date
November 27, 1812

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Peregrine Warfield v. Jacob Schleich. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Peregrine Warfield v. Jacob Schleich

Legal Document, Mary McClure v. Margaret Young

Legal Document, Mary McClure v. Margaret Young
Date
circa 1810

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Mary McClure v. Margaret Young. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Mary McClure v. Margaret Young

Note from Roger B. Taney to J. Mason Campbell

Note from Roger B. Taney to J. Mason Campbell
Date
circa 1845

Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney writes to J. Mason Campbell: "Read the note to Mr. Perine & seal it & send it to him..." Transcript included.

Location
I-BeachW-1971-4
Subject
Legal Affairs
Personal and Family Life
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1840-1859
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Note from Roger B. Taney to J. Mason Campbell

Legal Document, Christian Neff v. Conrad Shafer

Legal Document, Christian Neff v. Conrad Shafer
Date
April 16, 1802

Attorney Roger Brooke Taney addresses this legal document to the Judges of Frederick County Court regarding the case of Christian Neff v. Conrad Shafer. Taney represents the prosecution.

Location
I-BeachW-1976-3
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Legal and Government Documents
Time Period
1800-1819
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Legal Document, Christian Neff v. Conrad Shafer

Letter from Roger B. Taney to William Read

Letter from Roger B. Taney to William Read
Date
March 8, 1836

Roger Brooke Taney (Class of 1795) sends William George Read the testimony for a case. Taney, who will deliver his speech on Thursday, notes that he will do "justice to the motives & character of" Read, Mr. Howard, and Mr. Hunt.

Location
I-BeachW-1984-4
Subject
Legal Affairs
Format
Letters/Correspondence
Time Period
1820-1839
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Letter from Roger B. Taney to William Read

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