Revolutionary War, Maryland Cabinet Maker and Musket Manufacturer, Archibold Chisholm, Archive Incl. Documents Relative to La

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Lot Description

Lot of 21 items related to Archibald Chisholm, Annapolis, MD. Includes 5 indentures/deeds, 4 to Archibald Chisholm, all dated 1795, and a single indenture/deed from James West to Thomas Hewitt, 1790; 3 documents relate to the settlement of Archibald Chisholm's estate by his wife, Elizabeth; 3 tax receipts for Archibald Chisholm and 6 other land documents, including descriptions of properties from John Callahan, Western Shores Land Office (see also Lot 9). Accompanied by one other account page for Elizabeth Chisholm and a "Special Warrant" for Archibald Chisholm from the Western Shores Land Office, plus a few miscellaneous receipts.

Archibald Chisholm (ca 1740s - 1810) was born in Scotland and appears to have emigrated at about 20 years of age. He seems to have been in Annapolis in the 1760s where he partnered with fellow Scot John Shaw in a cabinet-making business. The two went their separate ways in 1776. They were in business manufacturing muskets for the Continental Army early in the war. Research indicates that Chisholm also had some knowledge of the manufacture and repair of musical instruments, gaining him some influential connections. He seems to have returned to England at least once, where he observed the style of the day and used the knowledge to keep his business up-to-date.

Chisholm retired from cabinet making in 1794, when he purportedly went into land speculation. He died in 1810, a wealthy, well-respected citizen of Annapolis.

Condition

Variable, as expected. Most with some toning; only a few with faded or smeared ink, but most readable.
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