Carey Brothers Collection of letters of George and Henry Carey to their Uncle Galloway [Decimalized .01-.12]

to his uncle [Galloway Cheston]

Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much more quiet, "tho' the streets are full of uniforms." He tried to send flour to someone and was informed that "no flour or provisions of any kind...

GLC03228.01

to Galloway Cheston

Reports to his uncle on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Writes that the city has been much quieter except for all the men in uniforms. Informs that "the North troops were marching to the number of 5000, across from...

GLC03228.02

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle that he is doing okay financially unless something unanticipated happens. Reports on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. "...the boys who crowded the streets selling secession flags have entirely disappeared...

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to Galloway Cheston

Reports to his uncle on the city of Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. States that everything is quiet. Asks him for some financial advice and states that there is no news in copper. Encloses some letters from others. Remarks upon the...

GLC03228.04

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the city is quiet and that it appears that no attack will be made on Baltimore by the government. States that the Federal troops are marching from Annapolis to...

GLC03228.05

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. States that all is still quiet. Mentions some people who have evacuated but he feels these fears are groundless. Reports, "7 out of the 10 Delegates to the Assembly from Balt...

GLC03228.06

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Informs that he sold Cheston's NY funds and will send the gold as soon as he can. Reports that he talked with someone at the Savings Bank who said the run on the bank had...

GLC03228.07

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports again that everything is quiet and there is no business. Feels that Union sentiments are on the increase. "...the whole of East B. [Baltimore] is strong for the Union...

GLC03228.08

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that someone from the bank has said the "run" has ended and people are depositing money again. Of the people that withdrew their money, he states "Great leniency ought to...

GLC03228.09

to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Reports that the Union meetings were held last night and based on the results, he is sure any measures taken toward secession would fail. States that the authorities have...

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to Galloway Cheston

Writes to his uncle about Baltimore at the beginning of the Civil War. Asserts again that Maryland will not secede and discusses the politics of it. Feels that Jefferson Davis will be re-elected. Mentions that some dry good stores have sent goods...

GLC03228.11

[Extract of a letter]

Undated, unsigned letter with a later note in pencil at top declaring, "Extract from Rodman's letter to Nancy Maxwell-." The writer gives her memory of a Friends Meeting where Rachel Howland rose and asked the congregation to pray for those in...

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