Deeds and Contracts, 05/20/1803 - [07/01/1923]?

File — Box: 3, Folder: 13

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Rogers Family Papers consist of fifteen series, the first being on the Rogers & Clarke families in general, and the remainder focusing on the papers of individuals such as James Webb Rogers I, J. Harris Rogers, James Charles Rogers, Cora Rogers Clarke, Phillips H. Clarke Jr., Mae Harris Clarke and George E. Sullivan. The final series contains objects and oversize materials of varying types.

Extent: 30 linear feet Number of Boxes: 19, with 11 oversize containers

Dates

05/20/1803 - [07/01/1923]?

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 44.5 Linear Feet (30 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

14 documents regarding real estate and other property of James Webb Rogers, I. Includes 2 items of unclear relation to Rogers: 2 plats of properties in Washington, D.C., one of which refers to property owned by William Brent (20 May 1803), the other is undated and unidentified, mapping an "Ally 35 feet Wide" (early 1800's?). Many indentures and contracts concern J. Harris Rogers, including debts owed to JHR by his father and a power of attorney JHR gave to his father for matters relating to "Telephone Stock" (undated). Other deeds concern property owned by JWR I in Westchester County, New York and Cedar Grove, New Jersey.