Carroll, Charles. Autograph Letter Signed ("Ch. Carroll of Carrollton"), two pages, 8 x 6¼ in., Nov. 18, 1826. To William Gibbons, discussing his tenants, livestock, and business affairs. In part, "…I have paid Robert Keel & Co. $680. The total of cattle bought since I left the manor is $1050 - say 15 of these applied as draft & food, 65 will remain for sale….I would have the trunk you mentioned repaired at present and not a new one made for the reasons you have assigned….I confirm the agreement which you have made with John Iglehart….Distrain Hynes for what he owes. I question if a distress can be made for what is due on the whole tenement. If Bernard owes for the rent due last September - distrain for it also; this distress may induce him to take the whole tenement to himself, thus I shall get rid of Hynes….Have you collected the interest - 7 to 7½ pounds sterling - due from Major Dorsey?…." Gibbons has written some sums for various expenses on the address leaf. The Major Dorsey to whom Carroll refers led the 1st Maryland Artillery in the Continental Army. Boldly penned and signed.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
Signers of The Declaration of Independence
