![CARROLL, Charles (1737-1832), Signer (Maryland), 1737-1832. Autograph letter signed ("Ch. Carroll of Carrolton," with flourish) to an unidentified attorney, Doughoragen [Maryland], 30 October 1825. 1 full page, oblong, bottom trimmed, cropping the flourish, otherwise fine.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2005/NYR/2005_NYR_01685_0006_000(110636).jpg?w=1)
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CARROLL, Charles (1737-1832), Signer (Maryland), 1737-1832. Autograph letter signed ("Ch. Carroll of Carrolton," with flourish) to an unidentified attorney, Doughoragen [Maryland], 30 October 1825. 1 full page, oblong, bottom trimmed, cropping the flourish, otherwise fine.
AN OCTOGENARIAN SIGNER SUES TO RECOVER A DEBT. Writing in a strikingly clear, elegant hand, the 88-year-old Signer directs an attorney to take legal action for the recovery of funds owned him. "I received this day yr letter...I wish you to inform me your opinion of my cause [case] ag[ains]t M. Fadon and to what amount I am justly indebted. Should the decree [judgement] be against me are you and Mr. [Roger] Taney of opinion that I should appeal...I hope you will bring the suit against Harding to a speedy close; attend to the recovery of the money due from Richard & M Waring. Inclosed you have my check for $100. [not present]. Please to direct yr answer...to Brown's Tavern near Elkridge..."
Carroll, born in Annapolis, was a member of the Committee of Correspondence (1774) and his state's Council of Safety (1775); he assisted in drafting Maryland's Constitution (1776), then was a delegate to the Continental Congress (1776-78). Carroll was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention (1787) although he did not attend, then, as a Senator (1789-92), helped draft the Bill of Rights. The only Roman Catholic among the 56 Signers, he was also the last to die. The letter is interesting for its mention of Roger B. Taney (1777-1864), a Maryland jurist, later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of the Dred Scott decision (1857).
AN OCTOGENARIAN SIGNER SUES TO RECOVER A DEBT. Writing in a strikingly clear, elegant hand, the 88-year-old Signer directs an attorney to take legal action for the recovery of funds owned him. "I received this day yr letter...I wish you to inform me your opinion of my cause [case] ag[ains]t M. Fadon and to what amount I am justly indebted. Should the decree [judgement] be against me are you and Mr. [Roger] Taney of opinion that I should appeal...I hope you will bring the suit against Harding to a speedy close; attend to the recovery of the money due from Richard & M Waring. Inclosed you have my check for $100. [not present]. Please to direct yr answer...to Brown's Tavern near Elkridge..."
Carroll, born in Annapolis, was a member of the Committee of Correspondence (1774) and his state's Council of Safety (1775); he assisted in drafting Maryland's Constitution (1776), then was a delegate to the Continental Congress (1776-78). Carroll was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention (1787) although he did not attend, then, as a Senator (1789-92), helped draft the Bill of Rights. The only Roman Catholic among the 56 Signers, he was also the last to die. The letter is interesting for its mention of Roger B. Taney (1777-1864), a Maryland jurist, later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and author of the Dred Scott decision (1857).