THE KEY. v. 1 , no. 1-27; Jan. 13-July 14, 1798. Frederick Town [Md.] D. Cary, 1798.

213 p. weekly.

Caption title. John D. Carey, editor. "The earliest periodical issued to Maryland. Twenty-seven numbers published." - Sabin. cf. also the Historical Magazine, v. 1, p. 317.

A miscellany which emphasized romantic and sentimental fiction and articles giving advice to women on love and marriage. Also included were sketches, essays, poetry, and anecdotes on a variety of topics.

APS I, Reel 13