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A narrative of the mission of the United Brethren among the Delaware and Mohegan Indians : from its commencement, in the year 1740, to the close of the year 1808 ; comprising all the remarkable incidents which took place at their missionary stations during that period ; interspersed with anecdotes, historical facts, speeches of Indians, and other interesting matter

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4200
Author
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus,
Date of Publication
1820.
Call Number
974.8011 H449
  1 website  
Responsibility
by John Heckewelder.
Author
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
McCarty & Davis,
Date of Publication
1820.
Physical Description
xii, 429 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Moravian Indians
Delaware Indians
Mohegan Indians
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 H449
Websites
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #217
Date Range
1832
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1832
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Smith, Stephen
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Prisons
Persons of color
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #217
Box Number
012
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 30, 2001.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Prisons.
Payment for lumber for the use of the jail.
Smith, Stephen. Person of color.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Invitation to the Lafayette Ball
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F044_In04_It02
Date Range
1825
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Invitation to the Lafayette Ball
Description
Invitation addressed to Mrs. Reynolds for the Lafayette Ball, which honored General Lafayette on his visit to Lancaster in July 1825.
Date Range
1825
Creation Date
1825
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Evans, Evan R.
Hambright, Frederick
Humes, Samuel
Jacobs. Cyrus S.
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de
Mayer, George Louis
Moderwell, Robert
Porter, George B.
Reigart, Peter Wager
Reynolds, John
Reynolds, Lydia Moore
Steinman, John Frederick, Jr.
Subjects
Balls (Parties)
Invitation cards
Search Terms
Balls (Parties)
Celebrations
Invitations
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F044_In04_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 44, Insert 4, Item 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 10 July 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Collection
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Title
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Object ID
MG0761
Date Range
1793-1906
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Collection
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Title
Ralph S. Landis’ Collection of Historic Papers
Description
Historic documents, 1793-1906
Letters:
Buchanan regarding a lawsuit, 1817
Stevens regarding a financial matter, 1865
M. Quay to Col. Franklin regarding the promotion of Capt. McGovern, 122 PA Vols, Lancaster County, 1862
Edwin S. Stuart, soliciting Lancaster County's vote for governor, 1906
Vendue conditions for Christian Woldy, 1830
Arbitration, 1842
Unrecorded deed, Garber to Bomberger in Brownstown, 1864
Letters of administration for John Steman of Manor Twp., 1793
Payroll for roadwork off of Rte 999 in Manor Twp., 1817
Wertz items from Manor Twp.:
Arbitration notice, 1842
Subpoena, 1822
Summons for selling butter contrary to Columbia ordinance, 1832
County tax receipts, 1828
Receipts
Date Range
1793-1906
Year Range From
1793
Year Range To
1906
Date of Accumulation
1793-1906
Creator
Landis, Ralph Shelley, 1891-1987
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Buchanan, James
Steman, John
Stevens, Thaddeus
Stuart, Edwin S.
Woldy, Christian
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Columbia
Correspondence
Deeds
Finding aids
Legal documents
Letters
Manor Twp.
Manuscript groups
Payroll
Receipts
Route 999
Stevens and Smith Center
Subpoenas
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0761
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens (MG0761_TStevens_01)
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens (MG0761_TStevens_02)
Notes
Preferred citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection has not been cataloged. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit. Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Accession Number
2016.MG0761
Other Numbers
MG-761
Classification
MG0761
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Not cataloged, July 2023.
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Invitation to the St. Patrick’s Ball
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F053_In01_It06
Date Range
1823/03/17
  2 images  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Invitation to the St. Patrick’s Ball
Description
Invitation to the St. Patrick’s Ball at Mr. William Hambright’s Assembly Room. Addressed to Miss C. Michael.
Date Range
1823/03/17
Creation Date
17 March 1823
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0003
People
Michael, C.
Keffer, Henry
Longenecker, John
Mayer, George L.
Getz, John
Frey, Jacob, Jr.
Dufresne, Samuel
Whitaker, George
Brenner, Jacob
Fahnestock, William B.
Kurtz, John K.
Subjects
Invitation cards
Search Terms
Balls (Parties)
Invitations
St. Patrick's Day
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F053_In01_It06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 53, Insert 1, Item 6
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 13 September 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Introduction to the English reader : or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virture. To which are added, rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo109
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
1829.
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1829
  1 website  
Responsibility
By Lindley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. Probasco,
Date of Publication
1829.
Physical Description
166 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Readers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1829
Websites
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The political writings of Thomas Paine : secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs in the American Revolution : to which is prefixed a brief sketch of the author's life

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Author
Paine, Thomas,
Date of Publication
1824.
Call Number
973.402 P147
  2 websites  
Author
Paine, Thomas,
Place of Publication
Charlestown (Ms.)
Publisher
G. Davidson,
Date of Publication
1824.
Physical Description
2 v. ; 22 cm.
Notes
On spine: Paine's works.
"In two volumes."
Contents
Volume I chapters: Sketch of the Life of Thomas Paine // Common Sense // Epistle to the Quakers // "The Crisis" numbers 1 through 16 // Public Good. On The Claim of Virginia to the Western Territory // Letter to the abbe Raynal // Dissertations on government , the affairs of the bank , and paper money // Miscellaneous
Volume II chapters: Prospects of the Rubicon // Rights of man Part 1. Being an answer to Mr Burke 's attack on the French Revolution // Rights of Man Part 2. Combining principles and practice // Letter to theauthors of The Republican // Letter to the abbe Sieyes // Address to the Addressers // Letters to Lord Onslow // Dissertation on First Principles of government // Speech delivered to the French National Convention // Letter to Mr Secretary Dundas // The Decline and Fall of the English system of Finance // Letter to the People of France // Reasons for preserving the life of Louis Capet as delivered to the national convention // Agrarian justice, opposed to agrarian law, and to agrarian monopoly.
Subjects
Paine, Thomas, - 1737-1809.
Political science
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.402 P147
Websites
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Biography of the signers to the Declaration of independence

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3050
Author
Sanderson, John,
Date of Publication
1827
Call Number
923.2 S216
  1 website  
Responsibility
by John Sanderson.
Author
Sanderson, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
R. W. Pomeroy,
Date of Publication
1827
Physical Description
9 v. ports., facsims. 22 1/2 cm.
Notes
Engraved t.-p.
Vols. 1-4 dated 1823; v. 5-6, 1824; v. 7-9, 1827.
John Sanderson's name appears as above on t.-p. of v. 1-4.
Vols. 1-2 edited by John Sanderson, v. 3-6 by Robert Wain, jr. v. 7-9 are without editor's name, but were edited by Henry D. Gilpin, according to statement in Mrs. Eliza Gilpin's Memorial of Henry D. Gilpin, Phildelphia, 1860, p. 194. Volumes numbered on the half-titles.
A list of authors of the biographies (originally published in the New York times) may be found in Proc. of Mass. hist. soc., 1876-1877 [v. 15] p. 393.
Contents
John Hancock (v.1) ; Benjamin Franklin, George Wythe, Francis Hopkinson, Robert Treat Paine (v.2) ; Edward Rutledge, Lyman Hall, Oliver Wolcott, Richard Stockton, Button Gwinnett, Josiah Bartlett, Philip Livingston, Roger Sherman (v.3) ; Thomas Heyward, George Read, William Williams, Samuel Huntington, William Floyd, George Walton, George Clymer, Benjamin Rush (v.4) ; Thomas Lynch, Jr., Matthew Thornton, William Whipple, John Witherspoon, Robert Morris (v.5) ; Arthur Middleton, Abraham Clark, Francis Lewis, John Penn. James Wilson, Carter Braxton, John Morton, Stephen Hopkins, Thomas McKean (v.6) ; Thomas Jefferson, William Hooper, James Smith, Charles Carroll, Thomas Nelson Jr., Joseph Hewes (v.7) ; Elbridge Gerry, Cesar Rodney, Benjamin Harrison, William Paca, George Ross, John Adams (v.8) ; Richard Henry Lee, George Taylor, John Hart, Lewis Morris, Thomas Stone, Francis Lightfoot Lee, Samuel Chase, William Ellery, Samuel Adams (v.9).
Subjects
United States. - Signers.
Additional Author
Waln, Robert,
Gilpin, Henry D.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.2 S216
Websites
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The life of George Washington: with curious anecdotes, equally honourable to himself, and exemplary to his young countrymen

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16179
Author
Weems, M. L.
Edition
29th ed. greatly improved.
Date of Publication
1826.
Call Number
923.173 W318w
  1 website  
Responsibility
Embellished with eight engravings. By M.L. Weems, formerly rector of Mount Vernon parish.
Author
Weems, M. L.
Edition
29th ed. greatly improved.
Place of Publication
Frankford near Philadelphia
Publisher
Joseph Allen,
Date of Publication
1826.
Physical Description
228 p. : front. (port.) plates ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 W318w
Copy Info
1826
1837
Websites
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Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Object ID
D-12-04-10
Date Range
1829/02/07
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Object Name
Negative
Collection
Darmstaetter Collection
Description
U. S. Asbestos Co., Fehl Building
Date Range
1829/02/07
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Darmstaetter's
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Object Name
Negative
Film Size
11 x 7 inches
Object ID
D-12-04-10
Negative Number
yes
Other Number
662-299
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