The Testimonies for John and Margaret Dulany Montgomery - Page 20 - Transcript
Effect applied to the Assembly to be admitted as one. He
understood he had taken the Oath to the State as a
preparatory Step.
Says he understood the motives which induced Maj.r
Dulany to wish to be admitted a Citizen of Maryland were that
an uncle Dennis Dulany who died during the War left his
Estate to the majors mother and the majors intention in going to
Maryland was hoping that by becoming a Citizen he might
be able to obtain possession of that Estate.
Robert Christie Esqr. Sworn
Is asked whether he is able to give an opinion
of the value of the Baltimore Iron Works. Says he is not.
March 29th. 1787
Enoch Story Sworn
Says the Baltimore Company’s Iron Work was the
most flourishing Iron Work in Maryland. Their Lands were
very valuable some acres worth £100 per acre but thinks
them worth £5 an acre round. Mr. Alexander
can give the best account of them.
Ex.d
23 Feb.y 1788
Claimant Sworn
No. 5
Produces a Copy of a Conveyance (Authenticated) dated 14.th
Sept.r 1770 from Ann Ogle and Rob.t Carter to Dan.l Dulany of a 1/5.th Share
of the Iron works, Furnaces, Forges, Lands, Tenements, and Heredits belonging
to the Company called the Baltimore Company Conson £6150 St.g
M.r Montgomery says M.r Dan.l Dulany had a
Comm.n at the time of the Purchase to bid for the Iron Works for
the sum of £7300 St.g—produces a Copy of a Lre from Dan.l Dulany
dated 28.th May 1787 to the same Effect.
[Transcribed by Thomas Benner]
