Maryland State Archives

Box 7, folder 2. Letter, John Adams, II, (1803-1834), son of John Quincy Adams, Pres., to Maj. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Financial matters. February 18, 1830

Box 7, folder 3. Letter, David G. Barnitz to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Personal matters including discussion on the family coat of arms from a Gettysburg tombstone. January 3, 1839

Box 7, folder 4. Letter, William M. Beall (1789-1847), to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Concerns appointments for Frederick County government offices. January 8, 1839

Box 7, folder 5. Letter, William M. Beall (1789-1847), to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Questions the validity of candidates for Frederick County government offices. January 20, 1839

Box 7, folder 6. Letter, William M. Beall (1789-1847), to John McPherson Jr., (1796-1874). Political matters including personal satisfaction with the Frederick County government appointees. January 26, 1839

Box 7, folder 7. Letter, William M. Beall (1789-1847), to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Political matters including appraisal of Frederick County government appointees. February 3, 1839

Box 7, folder 8. Letter, Charles Beatty (1736-1804) to John McPherson, (1760-1829). Financial and personal matters. October 25, 1800

Box 7, folder 9. Letter, H. Bome to John McPherson, (1760-1829). Discusses difficulty in transporting goods and the effects of the blockade (War of 1812) on the economy. May 10, 1814

Box 7, folder 10. Letter, Henry C. Brish to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Financial matters. March 14, 1850

Box 7, folder 11. Letter, P.H. Brown to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874). Political matters. January 10, 1839

Box 7, folder 12. Letter, Dr. F. Byer to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Party is reconciled to appointment of Francis Thomas. July 13, 1839

Box 7, folder 13. Letter, John Cook (1804-1866) to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Discusses appointment of William O'Neal to the Canal Board. July 21, 1840

Box 7, folder 14. Letter, George Fenwick to John McPherson, Sr., (1760-1829). Expresses interest by Mr. Theophelus Robey in purchasing McPherson's land, "Addition to new Seat.". January 10, 1840

Box 7, folder 15. Shares, Frederick and Woodsborough Turnpike Road Company, purchased by John McPherson, (1786-1874). January 1, 1835

Box 7, folder 16. Henry R. Warfield versus John McPherson and John McPherson Brien. Frederick County Court. January 13, 1831

Box 7, folder 17. Appointment of appraiser for estate of Alexander McPherson. February 20, 1826

Box 7, folder 18. Letter, William H. Gilpin, to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Financial matters including mention of Edward McPherson's estate, "Sprigg Farm.". March 3, 1844

Box 7, folder 19. Letter, D. Giner to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Personal matters. May 9, 1786

Box 7, folder 20. Letter, Col. Alexander B. Hanson (1790-1868) to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Political matters. January 16, 1837

Box 7, folder 21. Letter, Col. Alexnader B. Hanson (1790-1868) to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874). Political matters including the appointment of Mr. Marshall as director of the "Rail Road.". February 5, 1837

Box 7, folder 22. Letter, Alexander [Contee] Hanson, (1786-1829) to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Political matters. January 26, 1814

Box 7, folder 23. Letter, Alexander [Contee] Hanson, (1786-1829) to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Political matters. January 7, 1817

Box 7, folder 24. Letter, Alexander [Contee] Hanson, (1786-1829) to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Political matters. October 15, 1817

Box 7, folder 25. Letter, John Harritt, et. al., (1779-1856) to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874), and Mr. Biser. Discusses possible Whig appointments and other political matters. January 25, 1839

Box 7, folder 26. Letter, I.E. Howard, et. al, to John McPherson, (1760-1829), and Messrs. Baer and Grahame. Concerns the building of a turnpike. October 12, 1809

Box 7, folder 27. Letter, James Hunter to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Discusses McPherson's purchase of Hunter's property. February 15, 1782

Box 7, folder 28. Letter, Denton Jacques, to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Sale of land and other financial matters. May 22, 1807

Box 7, folder 29. Letter, Denton Jacques to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Discussion of site for proposed iron works. December 26, 1809

Box 7, folder 30. Deed, Lancelot Jacques, to John McPherson, (1760-1829), "Skythorn" and part of "Kindness Enlarged". October 17, 1807

Box 7, folder 31. Letter, Christopher Johnston, to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874). Congratulates McPherson on his appointment as Inspector General of Flour and other personal matters. February 21, 1848

Box 7, folder 32. Deed, Adam Keller (1743-1809) to John McPherson, (1760-1829), for "Rockey Creek.". November 6, 1795

Box 7, folder 33. Letter, I.A.T. Kiljour, to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Personal matters. July 27, 1816

Box 7, folder 34. Letter,The Marquis de Lafayette to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829). Acceptance of invitation to Frederick. December 27, 1824

Box 7, folder 35. LeGrand to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874). Political matters. August 13, 1840

Box 7, folder 36. Letter, James Lingan, to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829). Political matters. May 5, 1812

Box 7, folder 37. Letter copy, William Lorman to J.E. Howard, concerning the Frederick Town Turnpike Co. [December 8, 1809]. June 30, 1809

Box 8, folder 39. Letter, And. McDowell, to Col. John McPherson, Sr. (1760-1829), discussing personal and family matters. March 27, 1815

Box 8, folder 40. Letter, Corelius McLean, to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), concerning Mr. Griffith' resignation as 9th District Judge for Frederick County. McLean recommends Upton Worthington as a suitable replacement. April 15, 1840

Box 8, folder 41. Check, McPherson and Brien, for $27 to Jacob Hemmell. January 25, 1823

Box 8, folder 42. Account, Abraham McPherson, with Neff and Bird, Baltimore, MD. May 14, 1828

Box 8, folder 43. Letter, Edward B. McPherson to Col. John McPherson, (1796-1874), discussing personal and political matters. Thursday 7, 1837

Box 8, folder 44. Account, articles sold by Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874). August 28, 1838

Box 8, folder 45. Deed, Frances Russell Johnson Mc Pherson (1799-1890) and John S.W. Jarboe, regarding the Second Street property (Frederick, MD). December 9, 1874

Box 8, folder 46. Letter, Horatio McPherson to Col. John McPherson, Sr. (1760-1829), regarding and "Injunction" upon his land "Georgia" containing ninety-seven and a half acres. June 15, 1829

Box 8, folder 47. Letter, Horatio McPherson to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), discussing political matters. October 16, 1836

Box 8, folder 48. Deed, Horatio McPherson, executor of John McPherson's will, to William McPherson, for land in Frederick County. September 24, 1833

Box 8, folder 49. Articles of Agreement, Horatio McPherson, John McPherson Brien, William C. Brien and Henry Brien of the one part and John McPherson of the other part. 1834

Box 8, folder 50. Will, Horatio McPherson. June 3, 1836

Box 8, folder 51. Account, Horation McPherson, filed by the register of wills. November 14, 1836

Box 8, folder 52. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to "Dear Sir", concerning his purchase of goods from a Mr. Williamson brother. The goods are "wanting" so McPherson desires the return of his money. July 24, 1782

Box 8, folder 53. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to "J.R." discussing the sending of a pattern for a waistcoat. August 15, 1782

Box 8, folder 54. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to W. Riddle, requesting immediate action against "the Williamsons.". August 19, 1782

Box 8, folder 55. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to James Smith, regarding business matters. May 9, 1796

Box 8, folder 56. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to "His Excellency the Governor and Council." It is a cover letter for a list of names to be considered for vacancies in the militia. September 28, 1797

Box 8, folder 57. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to Doctor Tyler explaining theat Mrs. McPherson's "health is precarious." Mr. McPherson is sending for his sister who has promised to come when needed. August 1, 1808

Box 8, folder 58. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to Philip B. Key (1757-1815), concerning $94.78 owed to John McPherson. December 16, 1813

Box 8, folder 59. Bond, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to Agnes McPherson. June 30, 1789

Box 8, folder 60. Receipt, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) from Mr. Russell for the boarding of William and John McPherson. October 30, 1809

Box 8, folder 61. Statement, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to the Public. July 26, 1794

Box 8, folder 62. List, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), of tenants in Georgetown. 1812

Box 8, folder 63. Memorandum, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to Roger B. Taney (1777-1864). December 2, 1812

Box 8, folder 64. Political document, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), for fund raising. January 14, 1809

Box 8, folder 65. Court proceedings, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) vs. Caspar Snowly. March 23, 1812

Box 8, folder 66. Bond, John McPherson, (1760-1829) and John Brien, to James M. Lingan and John Henderson. April 21, 1806

Box 8, folder 67. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to Robert McPherson. August 1, 1821

Box 8, folder 68. Letter, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) to Alexander McPherson. October 2, 1825

Box 8, folder 69. Inventory, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), goods purchased from Alexander Russell. August 6, 1825

Box 8, folder 70. Pledge, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) of celebration. July 4, 1823

Box 8, folder 71. Deed, John McPherson (1796-1874), William McPherson, and William Beale to George Baltzell for "Araby.". January 18, 1841

Box 8, folder 72. Miscellaneous receipts, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829) and John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874). 1788-1872

Box 8, folder 73. Account, Peggy McPherson with William Nichols, Philadelphia, PA and (October 29, 1781 to January 15, 1782). April 16, 1782

Box 8, folder 74. Bond, Robert McPherson with Alexander Rupall and Wife. June 29, 1789

Box 8, folder 75. Will (copy), Robert McPherson. June 25, 1792

Box 8, folder 76. Letter W. McPherson to John, discussing personal matters. October 25, 1835

Box 8, folder 77. Letter, William McPherson to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829), regarding personal matters. August 4, 1822

Box 8, folder 78. Account, William Smith McPherson (1802-1883) and William S. McPherson, Jr., (1824-1917), miscellaneous items bought from the estate of Edward B. McPherson (d.1869). n.d.

Box 8, folder 79. Letter, Abe C. Magruder to Col. John McPherson, (1760-1829), discussing political matters. July 2, 1810

Box 8, folder 80. Letter, R.H. Marshall to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874), giving advice on the procedure for resolving McPherson's financial problems. May 9, 1843

Box 8, folder 81. Letter, R.H. Marshall to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), referring to a deed of trust. October 9, 1843

Box 8, folder 82. Letter, R.H. Marshall to Col. John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874), expressing urgency relating to the deed. October 10, 1843

Box 8, folder 83. Letter, Armistead Mason to Col. John McPherson, concerning a note for $3750 due by the late General Douglas in the Farmers Bank to be brought to Frederick by Mr. Charles Douglas, his son. August 9, 1815

Box 8, folder 84. Letter, John T. Mason to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), discussing financial matters. November 11, 1840

Box 8, folder 85. Letter, John T. Mason to Col. John McPherson, discussing political matters. n.d.

Box 8, folder 86. Affidavit, John Mason, et. al., on behalf of Col. John McPherson (1796-1874) regarding his soundness of character. April 10, 1845

Box 8, folder 87. Letter, Col. William P. Maulsby (1815-1894) to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), giving legal advice. March 26, 1866

Box 8, folder 88. Letter, Benjamin Miller to A. McPherson, discussing financial matters. October 20, 1824

Box 8, folder 89. Letter, Ellwood Morris to Col. John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), regarding the upcoming election. September 10, 1840

Box 8, folder 90. Letter, Robert Morris to John McPherson (1760-1829), concerning Nicholson's suit against Harwood. January 20, 1801

Box 8, folder 91. Letter, Alexander Neill, Jr., to Col. John McPherson (1796-1874), concerning the estate of Mr. Brien (dec.) of which McPherson is administrator. He wants a schedule for projected payment of debts. June 8, 1836

Box 8, folder 92. Letter, Alexander Neill, Jr. to Col. John McPherson (1796-1874), requesting immediate attention to the papers concerning debt payments of Mr. Brien (dec.). June 23, 1836

Box 8, folder 93. Letter, R. Nelson, to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), regarding a State claim against John Trammell. December 12, 1809

Box 8, folder 94. Letter, Rob Nicholas to John McPherson, Jr. (1796-1874), concerning the finding of Nat, a slave who ran away from McPherson in 1833. He will be returned when McPherson arrives in New York. August 29, 1837

Box 8, folder 95. Letter, W. Nicholson, to John McPherson (1760-1829), concerning a death in the McPherson family. April 16, 1789

Box 8, folder 96. Letter, John Patterson, to Edward B. McPherson, containing a list of expenses accrued by John McPherson as administrator of an estate. December 16, 1826

Box 8, folder 97. Letter, John Lee Potts, to John McPherson (1760-1829), discussing the purchase of stock and other business matters. March 9, 1813

Box 8, folder 98. Letter, B. Price, to Col. John McPherson (1796-1874), discussing business matters. November 28, 1836

Box 8, folder 99. Rental agreement, Hugh Reynolds with Thomas Neill and George Brede, witnessed by Col. John McPherson (1760-1829). April 20, 1803

Box 8, folder 10. Letter, James Riddle to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), regarding a court case against the Williamsons. April 30, 1783

Box 8, folder 10. Letter, James Riddle to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829). Riddle's daughter has died and he wants to settle some estate matters. September 15, 1793

Box 8, folder 10. Letter, James Riddle to John McPherson, (1760-1829), explaining that Mrs. Riddle is very ill and not expected to live. June 25, 1798

Box 8, folder 10. Bond, Col. John Ritchie (1757-1826) with John McPherson (1760-1829) and William Ritchie. Loan for $3000 to Col. John Ritchie. August 3, 1791

Box 8, folder 10. Letter, William Russell to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829). Mr. Russell is recuperating from an illness and requests a loan to help pay for expenses incurred while in poor health. November 3, 1811

Box 8, folder 10. Bill of sale, Thomas Sanders to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829). Purchase of Sam, a slave. May 25, 1825

Box 8, folder 10. Letter, Arthur Shaaff to John McPherson (1760-1829), concerning the bonds and settlement of W. Noland's estate. July 20, 1814

Box 8, folder 10. Deed, John T. Shaaf to John McPherson (1760-1829) for "Arcadia" in Frederick County. April 4, 1826

Box 8, folder 10. Letter, Sophie Shaw, to [John McPherson (1796-1874)] discussing financial matters. May 30, 1836

Box 8, folder 10. Deed, John Tehan to Mrs. Fanny McPherson (1799-1890), for a lot and house to be completed on East Second Street, Frederick. October 19, 1855

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Francis Thomas to Edward B. McPherson, discussing political matters. December 24, 1836

Box 8, folder 11. Indenture, Jacob R. Thomas copy to Mr. Edward B. McPherson. March 25, 1833

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Henry Warfield to Col. John McPherson (1796-1874), discussing the resignation of Mr. Potts as director of the B&O Railroad. Warfield suggests Mr. Marshall as a replacement. February 5, 1838

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Charles Wayman to John McPherson (1760-1829), discussing business matters. June 29, 1804

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Elie Williams to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), discussing business and financial matters. May 28, 1804

Box 8, folder 11. Letter,Elie Williams to John McPherson (1760-1829), concerning the building of a turnpike between Middletown and Boonsborough. June 24, 1809

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Elie Williams to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), regarding the proposed turnpike and political matters. July 2, 1811

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Elie Williams to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), concerning the proposed turnpike as well as political matters. January 23, 1812

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Elie Williams to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), concerning a recent illness, the proposed turnpike, and political matters. June 1, 1813

Box 8, folder 11. Letter, Elie William to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), discussing political matters. January 29, 1814

Box 8, folder 12. Letter, William Williams to Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), speaking of his poor health, and the poor health of the neighborhood. July 29, 1822

Box 8, folder 12. Letter, William B. Wilson to Col. John McPherson (1796-1874), asking McPherson to repay his note now that he has recovered from his illness. February 15, 1838

Box 8, folder 12. Letter, Cobb Wyman and Sam Wyman to Col. John McPherson (1796-1874), concerning a claim against the late firm of McPherson and Brien. June 2, 1836

Oversize, folder 1. Deed, John L. Harding to John McPherson, Jr., (1796-1874), for "Altogether.". September 11, 1819

Oversize, folder 2. Will, Col. John McPherson (1760-1829), probated January 6, 1830. Court copy. January 13, 1827

Oversize, folder 3. Deed, William P. Marshall to John McPherson, for the estate of "Chloe Marshall," Liber WR No.43, Folios 185, 186, 187. April 27, 1812

Oversize, folder 4. Letter, Arthur Shaaff to John McPherson (1760-1829). March 25, 1810

Oversize, folder 5. Letter, G.H. Stone to John McPherson (1760-1829), Associate Justice of Frederick County. April 5, 1798

Oversize, folder 6. Deed, Victoire Vencendiere to John McPherson for "Gleanings.". January 12, 1832