Inventory of the Legal Papers of Roger B. Taney1792, 1805-1818 MSS 87-3, -3a, -3b MSS.87.3 Taney, Roger B., Legal papers, 1792, 1805-1818MSS 87-3, -3a, -3b

Inventory of the Legal Papers of Roger B. Taney1792, 1805-1818 MSS 87-3, -3a, -3b MSS.87.3

Taney, Roger B., Legal papers, 1792, 1805-1818
collectionnumber MSS 87-3, -3a, -3b


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Repository
Arthur J. Morris Law Library Special Collections
Identification
MSS.87.3
Title
Inventory of the Legal Papers of Roger B. Taney 1792, 1805-1818
URL:
https://archives.lib.virginia.edu/ark:/59853/146295
Quantity
.3 Cubic Feet, 1 archival box, 41 items
Creator
Taney, Roger B., 1777-1864
Language
English .
Abstract
This collection of legal documents concerns Roger B. Taney's law practice in Frederick, Maryland between 1805 and 1818. Of special note are the cases concerning enslaved people.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Maryland -- History
  • Slavery--United States--History--19th Century
  • Taney, Roger B., 1777-1864
  • lawyers -- Maryland
  • practice of law -- Maryland

Container List

Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Negro Jim v. William Curren: depositions of Robert Fleming, John Scott, Betsey Smith and Thomas Curren
1792, 1806, n.d.
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Barton Garrott v. John Garrott
post-1802
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
[Replevin bond?]: signed by John Arnold, Jacob Arnold and Jacob Everhard
1805 March 1
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Jacob Kiles v. Joseph Grabill: petition
1806 August 4
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Slips of paper containing names and in some instances notes about cases
1807-20, n.d.
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Abraham Crapster and Abraham Jones v. John L. Lawrence: narrative
ca. 1808
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Nathaniel Marshall v. Gabriel Mattingly: narrative
post-1808
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Sworn statement of Anne Taney concerning the status of Robert (Toogood) Patterson, a mulatto
1810 July 31
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Peter Shriner v. Peter Boyer: plea
[1811?] Jan. 10
Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
Morrison v. Petticord: petition
1811 Feb. 11
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
Brief for James Allson, President and Directors of the Union Bank of Maryland v. Thomas Contee Worthington
1812 July 22
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
Jacob Winter v. Jonathan Haslett: petition
1812 July 27
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
Benjamin Joy v. Carlton Tannehill: petition; subpoena issued for apprentice [debt]
1813 August 2
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
Peter Brengler v. George French: commission and oaths
1813-14
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
Ely Dorsey v. Sam'l Staners heirs
1818 October 15
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
Philberd Greenweal v. Joseph Magruder: case narrative and affidavit
n.d.
Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
List of [clients'?] names and money
n.d.
Addendum to the Papers of Roger B. Taney [a]
1812 July 22
  • Mixed Materials MSS 87-3a, Box 1
    Brief for James Allson, President and Directors of the Union Bank of Maryland v. Thomas Contee Worthington
    1812 July 22
Addendum to the Papers of Roger B. Taney [b]
1818 October 15
  • Mixed Materials [35007008144192] MSS 87-3b, Box 1
    Ely Dorsey v. Sam'l Staners heirs
    1818 October 15
    Scope and Contents

    ADS, 1 p.

Addendum to the Papers of Roger B. Taney [c]
1813 August 2
  • Mixed Materials box: MSS 87-3c
    Benjamin Joy v. Carlton Tannehill: petition; subpoena issued for apprentice [& debt]
    1813 August 2