Items

• "LOCAL MATTERS"
  An article in The Baltimore Sun about the Society of Friends selling their meeting house on the corner of Saratoga and Courtland Streets. The article also details the building of a new meeting house, and includes the names of those on the building committee. The article cites that Johns Hopkins, Esq. donated $3,000 to help.
• Diary entry from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln
  Diary entry from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln where he describes visiting Baltimore, specifically traveling to Mr. Johns Hopkins' residence at Clifton. He speaks of the grounds, gardens, farm buildings, fruit orchard, and simple dinner. He also mentions meeting Baltimore merchants and capitalists. Chase goes on to describe them as "earnest Union men," and "decided Emancipationists."
• 1880 Census Record for James H. Jones
  Entry for James H. Jones in the 1880 census. He's listed as a waiter, having been born in Virginia. His family is listed and includes Elizabeth (50), Mary J. (21), William H. (20), John H. (14), and Joseph More (14) as adopted. All have their race listed as "B," meaning Black.
• 1870 Census Record for James H. Jones
  Entry for James H. Jones in the 1870 census. He's listed as a coachman, having been born in Virginia. His familiy is listed and includes Elizabeth (39), Mary J. (11), William A. (10), Johnsey H. (4). All have their race listed as "M," signifying the term "mulatto."
• Indenture contract to Joseph J. Hopkins and Hannah Hopkins
  Indenture contract between Joseph J. Hopkins (elder brother of Johns) and Hannah Hopkins (mother of Johns) and unnamed mother regarding Henry, 11, John, 10, Arch, 10, William, 9, and Lydia, 7(?).
• Certificate of Freedom for Louisa Wills
  A certificate of freedom issued in Anne Arundel County for a woman named "Louisa Wills" who is listed as having been manumitted by Joseph J. Hopkins. Louisa's physical characteristics (including height, complexion, and scars) are described and she is said to be "aged about twenty one years." The certificate was issued on October 23, 1838.
• Certificate of Freedom for Minta
  A certificate of freedom issued in Anne Arundel County for a woman named Minta who is listed as having been manumitted by Joseph J. Hopkins. Minta's physical characteristics (including height and complexion) are described and she is said to be "aged about forty three years." The certificate was issued on May 28, 1832.
• Certificate of Freedom for Affy
  A certificate of freedom issued in Anne Arundel County for a woman named Affy who is listed as having been manumitted by Johns Hopkins (by deed in 1778). Affy's physical characteristics including her complexion, height, and scars are described. She is listed as about "thirty eight years of age."
• Deed of Manumission for Minta and Louisa Wells
  Manumission issued by Joseph J. Hopkins to Minty and Louisa, recorded in the Anne Arundel County Court Manumission Records.
• Estate Inventory of Samuel Hopkins
  Inventory of goods and chattels of Samuel Hopkins, late of Anne Arundel County.
• Estate Inventory of Philip Hopkins
  Inventory of goods and chattels of Philip Hopkins, late of Anne Arundel County.
• Estate Sale Advertisement for Elizabeth Hopkins
  Estate sale advertisement for the late Elizabeth Hopkins of Anne Arundel County. Submitted by Samuel Hopkins in 1804 to the Maryland Gazette.
• ACCIDENT
  Baltimore Sunarticle about Isaac Toney being thrown from a dray, which injured his head. Toney is described as being a black man in the employment of Hopkins and Brothers.
• FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD
  A runaway advertisment for an enslaved man named Jacob Cassel or Castle. The ad describes Jacob's appearance, characteristics, and possible friend and family associations according to the subscriber, Wm. H. Marriot. There is mention of Jacob's brother, William or Will who was said to be in the employment of Messrs. Hopkins & Brothers. The original ad is dated from Woodford Farm on July 17, 1840.
• "A Playmate of Johns Hopkins"
  A brief article in the Baltimore Sun with details about Isaac Queen. The article describes Isaac's memories of playing with "the late Johns Hopkins…on the old family place in Anne Arundel county." The article also details Isaac's memories of being called to work at Clifton for Mr. Hopkins, but also his work at a foundary for Mr. James Bates. There is a noticeable paternalistic tone to the piece. Lastly, Isaac mentions his membership at Bethel Church on Saratoga Street in Baltimore.
• 1850 Census Record for William Waddel
  Entry for William Waddel and his family, he was known to be a manager at Clifton.
• LOCAL MATTERS: Improvements at "Clifton Park"
  An article in the Baltimore Sun describes recent improvements made to the "country residence of Johns Hopkins, Esq." There is discussion of enlarging and remodeling the mansion, extending the grounds, and there are descriptions of specific materials and alterations made. There are several references to spaces for servants. Additionally, there are descriptions of the ornate decorations, magnificent views, and elaborate gardens. Messrs Niernsee and Neilson are mentioned as architects and Mr. William Waddel, a horticulturist is listed as the manager of the park and grounds.
• Matchett's Baltimore Directory (1835-1836)
  Entry for Johns Hopkins in the Baltimore City Directory in 1835. He's listed as living on Franklin Street. His business, Hopkins & Brothers, grocers is also listed at 6 Pratt Street.
• Tax record for Hopkins & Brothers for 1842.
  Entry for Hopkins & Brothers in the 1842 property tax records.
• Tax record for Johns Hopkins for the year 1841.
  Entry for Johns Hopkins in the 1841 tax assessor's field book. Johns is listed as being taxed for 166 acres (Clifton), horses, and cows.
• Baltimore City Society of Friends (Quaker) Records
  Entry for Johns Hopkins (son of Samuel Hopkins and Hannah Janney) in the Baltimore City Society of Friends (Quaker) Records from microfilm introduced and described in Quaker Records in Maryland, 1966, by Phebe R. Jacobsen.
• Disownment from Quaker Meeting
  Disownment of Samuel Hopkins (brother of Johns) from Quaker Meeting in 1839 for "selling distilled spiritous liquors" and having "in his family two coloured persons who are slaves."
• Manumission record for John Joyce from Charles Carroll of Carrollton.
  A manumission record for John Joyce, "commonly called Old Shoemaker John," who was formerly enslaved by Charles Carroll of Carrolton. According to this record Samuel Hopkins paid the clerk, William Watson $200 (likely Johns Hopkins' father).
• Discipline of the Yearly Meeting of Friends, held in Baltimore, for the Western Shore of Maryland, Virginia, and the Adjacent Parts of Pennsylvania
  The Discipline is a book that served as a guideline for governing the behavior of members of the Religious Society of Friends. This document included references to their opposition to slavery, yet included instructions on how members could engage with the instiution of slavery. This excerpt beginning on page 54, there is a section titled "Negroes and Slaves."
• "Maryland Heraldry: History of Distinguished Families and Personages, Tyson Lineage and Arms, Notable Men Who have Contributed to Baltimore's Development -- The Love Story of Moses Sheppard"
  Newpaper article documenting details of the Tyson family. It mention Johns Hopkins providing $500 funding to an orphanage for "colored girls" after the Civil War.
• 1820 Census Record for Joseph J. Hopkins
  Entry for Joseph J. Hopkins (brother to Johns) and his household in 1820, at White Hall, the family home in Anne Arundel County. The entry also has other Hopkins households on it, including that of Garrard R. Hopkins, and Samuel S. Hopkins.
• 1810 Census Record for Samuel Hopkins
  Entry for Samuel Hopkins (father to Johns) and his household in 1810, at White Hall, the family home in Anne Arundel County.
• 1800 Census Record for Samuel Hopkins
  Entry for Samuel Hopkins (father to Johns) and his household in 1800, at White Hall, the family home in Anne Arundel County.
• 1790 Census Record for Elizabeth Hopkins (head of household) and Elisha Hopkins (relative).
  Entry for Elizabeth Hopkins and Elisha Hopkins in the 1790 census, each including a few free Black individuals.
• DEATH OF JOHNS HOPKINS: His Last Illness -- Life and Character -- His Career as a Merchant and Banker -- His Great Benevolent Enterprises - Monuments of Learning and Charity, etc.
  Article after Johns Hopkins' death reporting of his illness, religious views and sentiments, funeral preparations, mourning and memorial, his estate, and a biographical sketch.
• THE JOHNS HOPKINS CHARITY: Enthusiastic Mass Meeting of Colored Citizens -- Resolutions and Speeches
  Article from the Baltimore Sun summarizing moments from a mass meeting of Black Baltimoreans after the death of Johns Hopkins. Specifically, they discuss his founding a free hospital, an orphan's asylum, and college "all of which are to be open to colored people upon equal terms with white citizens."
• “Journal of Margaret Cook" in Friends Intelligencer
  Published in 1897, this article reprinted an extract from a journal by Margaret Cook, a Quaker who reported on her encounter with Johns Hopkins, the elder and his manumission of enslaved people.
• William Keech v. Johns Hopkins and Mahlon Hopkins
  A dispute was brought to court by the Keech family (William and Catherine) in St. Mary’s County in 1831. Brothers Johns and Mahlon Hopkins sought possession of an enslaved person to satisfy a debt, while the Keech family seems to have argued over who among them actually owned the enslaved person. Other names include James and Stephen Keech.
• "The Late Johns Hopkins"
  Article reported for the Baltimore Sun on the death of Johns Hopkins and its reverberations throughout Baltimore City. Full title is: "The Late Johns Hopkins: Funeral Services -- Eulogium of the Deceased Philanthropist -- Tributes of respect -- Resolutions in Honor of his Memory &c."
• "Johns Hopkins"
  Obituary article in the Baltimore American and Commercial Advertiser detailing Johns Hopkins' death in 1873.
• "Death of Mr. Johns Hopkins"
  Obituary article in The Baltimore Sun detailing and announcing Johns Hopkins' death in 1873.
• Article about Isaac Queen
  A newspaper article detailing the remembrances of Isaac Queen, who says he was a playmate of Johns Hopkins.
• Editorial Column about Johns Hopkins "Death of a Useful Man"
  Editorial Column in the Baltimore American reflecting on Johns Hopkins and his life after his death in 1873.
• Johns Hopkins, Last Will and Testament
  Will for Johns Hopkins, founder registered with the Baltimore County Register of Wills.
• Manumissions from Johns Hopkins Senior
  Manumission issued by Johns Hopkins Senior (Johns Hopkins founder's grandfather) recorded in the Anne Arundel County Land Records.
• Johns Hopkins, the elder, Last Will and Testament
  Original will for Johns Hopkins Senior (Johns Hopkins founder's grandfather) registered with the Anne Arundel County Register of Wills.
• 1860 Census Slave Schedule Record for Lavinia Hopkins, Samuel's wife
  Entry for Lavinia Hopkins (wife to Samuel Hopkins, brother to Johns) and their household on the 1860 Maryland Census of Slaves.
• 1860 Census Record for Samuel Hopkins
  Entry for Samuel Hopkins (brother to Johns) and his household on the 1860 Maryland Census of Population.
• 1850 Census Slave Schedule Record for Samuel Hopkins
  Entry for Samuel Hopkins (brother to Johns) and his household on the 1850 Maryland Census of Slaves.
• 1850 Census record for Samuel Hopkins
  Entry for Samuel Hopkins (brother to Johns) and his household on the 1850 Maryland Census of Population.
• "Hopkins & Brothers" in the American and Commercial Daily Advertiser
  A notice in the newspaper related to Johns dissolving his business with Moore and partnering with his brothers Samuel and Mahlon to create Hopkins & Brothers.
• Transcription of Johns Hopkins Obituary in the Baltimore American
  Typed transcription of Johns Hopkins Obituary from the local newspaper, The Baltimore American and Commercial Advertiser, done in 2014 by Dennis O'Shea
• Transcription of Johns Hopkins Obituary in the Baltimore Sun
  Typed transcription of "The Death of Johns Hopkins" reported in the newspaper, The Baltimore Sun
• Johns Hopkins Letter to the Trustees of Johns Hopkins Hospital
  Letter from Johns Hopkins to the trustees of the Johns Hopkins Hospital with details related to his bequest.
• Will of Johns Hopkins, original printed edition
  Original print edition of the will of Johns Hopkins, including first and second codicils. Cover of the print edition is inscribed, "Lewis H. Steiner from Charles J.M. Gwinn". Steiner, a physician, was appointed as the first librarian of the Enoch Pratt Free Library and was instrumental in building the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty Library. Gwinn was one of the original trustees of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
• Johns Hopkins letter to President Abraham Lincoln
  Letter from Johns Hopkins to President Abraham Lincoln related to the city of Baltimore and Johns' support for General Wool.
• Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Stock
  Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Stock signed by Johns Hopkins.
• Johns Hopkins letter to his mother, Hannah Hopkins
  Letter from Johns Hopkins to his mother, Hannah Hopkins shortly after the death of his brother, Mahlon Hopkins.
• Hopkins Brothers letter to William B. Stone
  Letter from Hopkins Brothers to William B. Stone related to receiving enslaved black individuals as collateral for a loan.
• Disownment of Johns and Mahlon Hopkins from Quaker Meeting
  Quaker record disowning Johns Hopkins and Mahlon Hopkins from membership with the Meeting.
• Quaker Meeting Warning to Johns and Mahlon Hopkins
  Quaker record investigating Johns Hopkins and Mahlon Hopkins for selling liquor.
• Quaker Meeting Investigation of Johns and Mahlon Hopkins
  Quaker record investigating Johns Hopkins and Mahlon Hopkins for selling liquor.
• Johns Hopkins Quaker Meeting Membership
  Quaker record showing Johns Hopkins listed as a member for the Baltimore Monthly Meeting for the Western District.
• Johns Hopkins Admittance to Quaker Meeting
  Quaker record showing Johns Hopkins applying for admission to Quaker Meeting at the Baltimore Monthly Meeting for the Western District.
• Indenture to Samuel Hopkins for children, Jeremiah and Thomas
  An indenture for children Thomas and Jeremiah from Phillis to Samuel Hopkins.
• Marriage intention for Samuel Hopkins and Hannah Janney
  Quaker record showing the declaration of marriage intention between Samuel Hopkins and Hannah Janney.
• Hopkins Family Bible Births and Deaths
  List of birth and death dates from the Hopkins family Bible.
• Hopkins Family Deaths in Quaker Records
  List of death dates for Hopkins family members.
• Hopkins Family Births in Quaker Records
• 1850 Census Slave Schedule Record for Johns Hopkins
  Entry for Johns Hopkins, Slave Owner on the 1850 Maryland Census of Slaves. 
• 1870 Census Record for Johns Hopkins
  Entry for Johns Hopkins and household on the 1870 Maryland Census of Population.
• 1860 Census Record for Johns Hopkins
  Entry for Johns Hopkins and household on the 1860 Maryland Census of Population.
• 1840 Census Record for Johns Hopkins
  Entry for Johns Hopkins and household on the 1840 Maryland Census of Population.
• 1850 Census Record for Johns Hopkins
  Entry for Johns Hopkins and household on the 1850 Maryland Census of Population.