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Miscellaneous notes of Simon Cameron and Bayard Taylor, June-September 1862

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Date of Publication
1934.
Call Number
Drawer 1, Sec. 5: #420
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Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Archives of the United States ,
Date of Publication
1934.
Physical Description
1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
Notes
Used as research material for MU Thesis "Simon Cameron's Political Exile as United States Minister to Russia" by Lamar Landon Libhart.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1865.
United States - Foreign relations - 1783-1865 - Russia.
Additional Author
Cameron, Simon ,
Taylor, Bayard ,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 1, Sec. 5: #420
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Members of Congress who represented Lancaster County in the United States Congress from 1789 to the present

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Author
Seyfert, A. G.
Date of Publication
1930
United States Congress from 1789 to the present / by Hon. A. G. Seyfert. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Legislators--United States. Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1865-1950. Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1865. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1930
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by Hon. A. G. Seyfert.
Author
Seyfert, A. G.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
[49]-62 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 3
Subjects
Legislators - United States.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - 1865-1950.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government - 1775-1865.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 3 (1930), p. 49-62Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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The Adams family

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Author
Adams, James Truslow,
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
929 A211
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Responsibility
by James Truslow Adams ...
Author
Adams, James Truslow,
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Little, Brown, and Company,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
vi p., 3 β., [3]-364 p. front., pl., ports. 25 cm.
Notes
"An Atlantic monthly press book."
"Published June, 1930."
"The chief purpose of the book is ... not at all genealogical, and only in a minor degree individually biographical."--Pref.
Contents
Preface.--Prologue.--The first generation: John Adams.--The second generation: John Quincy Adams.--The third generation: Charles Francis Adams.--The fourth generation John Quincy, Charles Francis, Henry, and Brooks Adams.--Epilogue.
Subjects
Adams family.
Adams, John, - 1735-1826.
Adams, John Quincy, - 1767-1848.
Adams, Charles Francis, - 1807-1886.
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1865.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 A211
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James Buchanan during the administrations of Lincoln and Johnson

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Author
Auchampaugh, Philip Gerald.
Date of Publication
1939
in war time— The Democracy in 1864—Buchanan's dislike of Douglas unabated—McClellan as a candidate—Buchanan foresees party difficulties in case of victory—New issues for the Old Democracy—Negro Suffrage and States Rights—Buchanan's estimate of Grant—Final advice upon the conduct of the Democratic
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Responsibility
by Philip G. Auchampaugh, Ph.D.
Author
Auchampaugh, Philip Gerald.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1939
Physical Description
[67]-110 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 43, no. 3
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865.
Johnson, Andrew, - 1808-1875.
United States - Politics and government - 1861-1865.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 43, number 3 (1939), p. 67-110Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.43
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The Hessian prisoners in the American War of Independence and their life in captivity

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Author
Volm, M. H.
Date of Publication
1937
Call Number
973.342 V926
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Responsibility
by M.H. Volm.
Author
Volm, M. H.
Place of Publication
[Charlottesville? Va
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1937
Physical Description
27 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Title from cover.
Bibliography: p. 26-27.
Summary
This essay provides contextual information concerning how the English actually hired the soldiers and why the German princes, and not other nations who were asked, were willing to sell their men to English. It also discusses how the English and German public reacted to the hiring of German soldiers.
Subjects
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Participation, German.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - German mercenaries.
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Prisoners and prisons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.342 V926
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059428360;view=1up;seq=3
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Lewis Evans

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Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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by Lawrence Henry Gipson; to which is added Evans' A brief account of Pennsylvania, together with facsimiles of his Geographical, historical, political, philosophical, and mechanical essays, numbers I and II ... Also facsimiles of Evans' maps.
Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
8 p. l., 246 p. incl. 5 maps (4 fold.) front. (fold. map) 31 cm.
Notes
"As to ... 'A brief account of Pennsylvania' which is presented herewith, two copies of this are in existence, neither of which is the original manuscript: the so-called George Fox copy, belonging to the Historical society of Pennsylvania, and the Du Simitière copy, possessed by the Library company of Philadelphia ... The text of the Fox copy has been followed."--Pref.
Contents
pt. 1. Early scientific activities in Pennsylvania. The mapping of the middle Atlantic region, 1749. Pennsylvania boundary disputes. The mapping of the Ohio valley in 1755. The passing of Evans and the early history of his maps.--pt. 2. A brief account of Pennsylvania, 1753.--pt. 3. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number I." 1755. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number II," 1756.--pt. 4. A map of the Indian walking purchase, 1737. A map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and the three Delaware counties, 1749. A revision of the 1732 edition of the foregoing map of 1749. Evans' Map of the middle Atlantic region drawn for Peter Kalm in 1750. A map of the area in dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland, 1753. A general map of the middle British colonies, 1755.
Subjects
Evans, Lewis, - 1700?-1756.
Iroquois Indians.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland.
Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania.
Middle Atlantic States - Description and travel.
Ohio River Valley - Description and travel.
Middle Atlantic States - Maps.
Ohio River Valley - Maps.
United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
United States - Politics and government - 1755-1763.
Additional Author
Evans, Lewis,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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"Our soldiers and the preservation of our nation," a Memorial Day address delivered in Quarryville cemetery, Lancaster County, Pa

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Author
Eshleman, H. Frank
Date of Publication
1933?]
Call Number
394.2684 E75 1933
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by H. Frank Eshleman, esq., Lancaster Bar, May 30, 1933.
Author
Eshleman, H. Frank
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1933?]
Physical Description
12 p. ; 21 cm.
Notes
Caption-title.
Subjects
Memorial Day addresses.
United States - Politics and government.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
394.2684 E75 1933
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The road ahead

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Author
Prentis, H.W.
Date of Publication
1937 .
Call Number
814 P927r
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Responsibility
by H.W. Prentis, Jr...
Author
Prentis, H.W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster Press, Inc. ,
Date of Publication
1937 .
Physical Description
38 p. : 19 cm.
Series
American Bankers Association Address
Subjects
United States - Politics and government.
United States - Social conditions.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
814 P927r
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Loan exhibition of portraits of the signers and deputies to the convention of 1787 and signers of the Declaration of Independence : including their families and associates ... the Corcoran Gallery of Art, city of Washington, November 27, 1937, to February 1, 1938

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Corporate Author
United States. Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission.
Date of Publication
1937?]
Call Number
920.073 U58
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Responsibility
assembled by the United States Sesquicentennial Commission.
Corporate Author
United States. Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission.
Place of Publication
[Washington, D.C
Publisher
The Commission,
Date of Publication
1937?]
Physical Description
173 p. : ports. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
United States. - Constitutional Convention - (1787) - Centennial celebrations, etc.
United States. - Signers - Portraits - Exhibitions.
United States.
Portraits, American
Statesmen - United States
Additional Corporate Author
Corcoran Gallery of Art.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.073 U58
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Archive

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Collection
Revolutionary War Collection
Title
Revolutionary War Collection
Object ID
MG0098
Date Range
1776-1976
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Collection
Revolutionary War Collection
Title
Revolutionary War Collection
Description
The Revolutionary War Collection contains a variety of materials from and about the Revolutionary War in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. The original records include correspondence, military pay certificates, court records, and an orderly book kept by Lt. Col. Adam Hubley, Jr. during the Sullivan Campaign of 1779. There are also research notes and secondary sources, including a list of prisoners of war, a list of males in Lancaster County in 1776, Continental Hospital Returns 1777-1780, articles, information on soldiers buried in Lancaster County, and an article about John Paul Jones.
Date Range
1776-1976
Creation Date
1776-1976
Year Range From
1776
Year Range To
1976
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Beddulph, Robert
Boyd, John
Burd, James Edward
Chambers, Stephen
Coedans, James
Cooke, William
Ferree, John
Getty, Christian
Gurney, Francis
Hubley, Adam
Jolly, James A. "Jim"
Joy, Daniel
Kieffer, Henry Martyn
Moore, William
Neal, James
Patterson, Alex
Porter, Thomas
Ramsay, David
Rapp, Brandon
Reid, George W.
Worner, William Frederic
Zellty, John A.
Subjects
Cemeteries
Letters
Military history
Military regulations
Newtown, Battle of, Newtown, N.Y., 1779
Prisoners of war
Soldiers
Stony Point, Battle of, Stony Point, N.Y., 1779
Sullivan's Indian Campaign, 1779
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons
Search Terms
Battle of Newtown
Battle of Stony Point
Cemeteries
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Correspondence
Finding aids
Haudenosaunee Confederacy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Military history
Military records
Military regulations
Prisoners of war
Receipts
Revolutionary War
Soldiers
Sullivan Campaign, 1779
Extent
3 boxes, 40 folders, 1.25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0098
Notes
Harmful Language Warning: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this orderly book reflects the racial prejudices of the era and the violence perpetrated against the Haudenosaunee Confederacy during the American War of Independence. 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. This volume contains language that is offensive, oppressive, graphic, and may cause distress. LancasterHistory does not condone the use of this language.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
Revolutionary War Collection (MG-98), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Numbers
MG-98
Other Number
MG-98
Classification
MG0098
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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