He died in 1786 after renting the house for many years .
Patron Matthias Hammond probably never occupied his elegant house because he abruptly left Annapolis for his family 's country estate in 1776 .
Matthias Hammond died in 1786 after renting the house for many years .
Patron Matthias Hammond probably never occupied his elegant house because he abruptly left Annapolis for his family 's country estate in 1776 .