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CARROLL, CHARLES, OF CARROLTON, Signer (Maryland). Autograph letter signed ("C.C of Carrollton") to Daniel Carroll (a relation?), Doughoregen, 20 August 1786. 2¼ pages, 4to, 225 x 177 mm. (9 x 7 in.), with address panel in Carroll's hand, separations at folds, two stains from seal, double matted with an engraved portrait, framed.
CARROLL ADMITS THAT "I AM HEARTILY SICK OF POLITICKS..."
A very good, lengthy letter discussing family business and politics. "...Billy Hammond has had a meeting with some of the persons in possession of our lands in Balt[imore]...Some of them...object to the demand of the ¼ value. I think the claim myself a very moderate one. It would be well if you would take a ride to Balt[imore] soon...I hope you will take in this place on your way as I shall always be very glad to see you. Samuel Chase [a fellow Signer] has declined being an elector of the senate...[although] some time ago Chase certainly had some thoughts of offering himself as an elector" He sends an Annapolis nesapaper and adds that Mr. Hanson "thinks the majority of the present Senate will be chosen [reelected]. I fear not -- tho' as to my own part I am heartily sick of politicks and wish to retire from all public business. I have domestic cause enough to engage my whole attention..."
Carroll had spent years in the tumult of politics on the state and national levels at this date, and, despite his complaint, would spend many more years in public office as Maryland's first Senator and a member of the state senate. In 1787, he was elected to, but did not attend, the Constitutional Convention. He helped secure Maryland's ratification of the Constitution and remained politically active until 1804. Carroll was the last surviving Signer, dying in 1832.
CARROLL ADMITS THAT "I AM HEARTILY SICK OF POLITICKS..."
A very good, lengthy letter discussing family business and politics. "...Billy Hammond has had a meeting with some of the persons in possession of our lands in Balt[imore]...Some of them...object to the demand of the ¼ value. I think the claim myself a very moderate one. It would be well if you would take a ride to Balt[imore] soon...I hope you will take in this place on your way as I shall always be very glad to see you. Samuel Chase [a fellow Signer] has declined being an elector of the senate...[although] some time ago Chase certainly had some thoughts of offering himself as an elector" He sends an Annapolis nesapaper and adds that Mr. Hanson "thinks the majority of the present Senate will be chosen [reelected]. I fear not -- tho' as to my own part I am heartily sick of politicks and wish to retire from all public business. I have domestic cause enough to engage my whole attention..."
Carroll had spent years in the tumult of politics on the state and national levels at this date, and, despite his complaint, would spend many more years in public office as Maryland's first Senator and a member of the state senate. In 1787, he was elected to, but did not attend, the Constitutional Convention. He helped secure Maryland's ratification of the Constitution and remained politically active until 1804. Carroll was the last surviving Signer, dying in 1832.