• Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Biographical and Historical Note: On 22 February 1878, Peter Watt, James Shand and Gilbert Thompson advertised the opening of a new store, The New York Store, featuring new lines of foreign and domestic dry goods as well as fancy

, Insert 5 Speech Notes for address to Mountville Farm Women’s Society. [Prepared by Daniel W. Geist]. Discusses history and present status of public education in Pennsylvania, as well as roles and duties of parents and teachers. Letterhead of Public Schools of Lancaster County. Folder 2 Correspondence

Philip Wager to Adam Reigart, Jr. Wager is consoling Reigart on the recent loss of a loved one and lets him know to expect a visit of consolation from a cousin. Other family members would like to visit as well but the weather keeps them home. 7 February 1806. Letter from Philip Wager to Adam Reigart, Jr

of publication of notice in the New Era. 17 February 1981. Proof of publication of notice in The Lancaster Law Review. 20 February 1981. (inserted before minutes of 15 April 1981) Insert 8 Copy of settlement between Lancaster Brick Company and Franklin & Marshall College. Commonwealth Land Title

to J. P. McCaskey’s life and accomplishments. F. R. Diffenderffer’s manuscripts on Easter Day and Conrad Weiser are preserved with this collection, as well as poems, a program for Haupt Elementary School, and a claim of F. R. Diffenderffer & Co. against the State of Texas. Creators: Diffenderffer

humor." In this editorial, Willie is said to have had a "flamboyant and winning personality," as well as a "belief in man's basic honesty." Despite the fact that Willie was often taken advantage of because of his blindness, and that he "was the victim of an average of $40 worth annually in pilfered

reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Language: English Biographical and Historical Note: Henry Edwin Slaymaker and William C. Pinkerton went into the hardware business as Pinkerton & Slaymaker ca. 1850. The store was located on North Queen Street in Lancaster. The

for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Language: English Biographical and Historical Note: Source of Acquisition: Most items were collected by LancasterHistory. Source is noted at the item level if known. Custodial History (Provenance): Accruals

asks for information on old friends. 1805. Copy is accessible for research. This is the only Ramsay letter owned by the Lancaster County Historical Society. Use of original letter requires supervision. Insert 2 Certificate of lawful birth of Joseph David Trissler and permission to move to English