MSA SC 6113-1-1
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1861/05/06
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Four Petitions affixed to each other. "To the Honorable the General Assembly of Maryland, Now in Extra Session in the City of Frederick," circa May 6, 1861, with over 200 signatures of union-leaning Washington County, Maryland, citizens protesting against the secret sessions of the Maryland General Assembly being held in Frederick. These petitioners also protest the passage of laws establishing committees of safety. The printed petitions are affixed to each other by glue and wax, forming one scroll measuring 8" x 93" [7' 9"]. The Maryland Senate received these petitions on May 6, 1861, as published in the Journal of the Proceedings of the Senate of the State of Maryland (1861). Stains and some discolorations exist.
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MSA SC 6113-1-2
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1861/05
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Maryland Citizen's Petition for Neutrality during the Civil War with 38 signatures. Three pages, 7.25" x 9.75", circa May 4, 1861. This petition is addressed "To the honorable Members of the Senate & Legislature of Maryland" and begins "We the undersigned Citizens of St. Mary's Co. 1st Election District, knowing the excitment under which our legislature has come together, have reason to fear hasty legislation. We would therefore respectfully Call your attention to what we believe to be the facts in the case. . ."
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MSA SC 6113-1-3
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1861/05
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Petition Against Maryland's "Act for the Peace and Safety of the State." One page, 8" x 12.5", circa May 4, 1861, signed by 29 Maryland Citizens. Addressed "To the Honorable the General Assembly of the State of Maryland."
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MSA SC 6113-1-4
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1861/05
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Petition with over 50 signatures; "To the Honorable The General Assembly of Maryland. We the undersigned, very respectfully urge by this our memorial a protest against the passage of the Bill, now before your Honorable body, and known as a Bill for the appointment by the Legislation of a 'Board of Public Safety' believing that such Bill if passed would prove a Military Despotism." Over fifty signatures follow the text. This document is also specifically addressed on the verso to Major General Kimmell. This sheet is affixed to a blue sheet that contains docketing on the verso. (one page, n.d., 20" x 8", n.d.)
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MSA SC 6113-1-5
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1861/05
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Petition with over 160 signatures; "To the Honorable Senate & Legislature of Maryland, The undersigned beg leave to protest to your bodies very respectfully against the passage of a law styled 'A Board of Public Safety' as a Military Despotism." The document is addressed on the verso specifically "To Majr. Genl. Kimmell, Senator of Maryland &c., with the regards of the Signers." (Anthony Kimmel was a state senator from Frederick, Maryland, and commanding general of the Fourth Division of Maryland Militia.) Docketed on the verso. With several ink stains and smudges. A tear exists near the top of the document. (one page, 7.5" x 39")
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MSA SC 6113-1-6
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1861/05/06
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02/51/13/35
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Petition, Citizens of St. Mary's County advocating for Maryland Neutrality in the Civil War. Addressed to "the honorable Members of the Senate & Legislature of Maryland". 38 signatures. Several old folds as well as pieces missing. Fine condition. 1861.
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MSA SC 6113-1-7
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1861/05/04
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02/51/13/35
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Petition, Petition Against Maryland's "Act for the Peace and Safety of the State." Addressed "To the Honorable the General Assembly of the State of Maryland." Written and signed by the citizens of Frederick County. 29 signatures. 1861. Several old horizontal folds, multiple ink stains, several pieces missing as well as nicks along edges and some separations along folds. Poor condition.
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MSA SC 6113-1-8
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1879/05/23
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten. Major Robert Scott to Colonel Thomas Ruger. Requesting "certified copies" of military reports regarding justification for the arrest of members of the Maryland legislature during the Civil War. Signed. Written on War Department letterhead, two old horizontal folds, excellent condition. Includes original envelope. 1879.
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MSA SC 6113-1-9
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1879/08/12
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten. War Secretary George McCrary to Colonel Thomas Ruger on behalf of Major Robert Scott "in charge of the publication of War Records, 1861-65" requesting papers relating to the arrest of members of the Maryland legislature. On official War Department Letterhead. Signed. Two old horizontal folds, excellent condition. 1879.
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MSA SC 6113-1-10
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1879/09/01
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Paper
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten letter by Colonel Thomas Ruger addressed to Major Robert Scott in regards to the arrests of the Maryland Legislature in 1861, stating he was not in possession of any official reports of the arrests. Offers to make a written statement of the event in question. On official Fort Assinuiboine letterhead. Two old horizontal folds, some brown spotting. Excellent condition. Signed. 1879.
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MSA SC 6113-1-11
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1861/09/17
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Paper
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten by General Nathaniel Banks to Colonel Thomas Ruger. Warning Ruger of alarm in Baltimore on September 17th, 1861, advising Ruger to be patient and "lay your plans wisely" for the arrests to take place later that day. Signed. Includes original envelope. Several old folds, ink smears, good condition.
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MSA SC 6113-1-12
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1861/09/13
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Paper
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten by General Nathaniel Banks to Colonel Thomas Ruger. Ordering Ruger to "Take position in Frederick at the wagon yard. Signed. Includes envelope in poor condition, one large fold with some separation. Letter in good condition, two old horizontal folds. 1861.
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MSA SC 6113-1-13
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1861/09/17
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten by Lieutenant R. Morris Copeland to Colonel Thomas Ruger. Undated, yet commands Ruger to "double the pickets and have them so placed that they can watch the fields. The General desires the arrest made today." Signed. Includes envelope. Several old folds, some ink transfer. Good condition. 1861.
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MSA SC 6113-1-14
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1884/04
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten two page letter by C. D. Nichols to Colonel Thomas Ruger, asking him to "write a sketch of the capture of the Maryland legislature." Signed. Several old folds, great condition. 1884.
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MSA SC 6113-1-15
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1861
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Paper
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02/51/13/35
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Manuscript, Handwritten letter by General Nathaniel Banks to Colonel Thomas Ruger, introducing Lieutenant R. Morris Copeland, his Aide de Camp. Also orders Ruger "do not fail" with his current "enterprise". Signed. Undated. Includes envelope. Two old horizontal folds, few ink stains.
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