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Pennsylvanish Deitsch! de Breefa fum Pit Schwefflebrenner, un de Bevvy, si Fraw, fun Schliffletown on der Drucker fum "Father Abraham", Lancaster, Pa. Grant Campaign, 1868

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Author: Rauch, E. H.

Date of Publication: 1868.

Call Number: 437.9748 R241

Author: Rauch, E. H.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Rauch & Cochran,

Date of Publication: 1868.

Physical Description: 46 p. ; 22 cm.

Notes: Cover title: De campain Breefa ... Gepublished olly Woch im "Father Abraham."

Subjects: Grant, Ulysses S. - 1822-1885.; Pennsylvania German dialect.; Pennsylvania German wit and humor.; Presidents - United States

Additional Author: Father Abraham.; Schwefflebrenner, Pit.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 437.9748 R241

Die kleine Lieder Sammlung : oder, Auszug aus dem Psalterspiel der Kinder Zions, zum Dienst inniger heilsuchender Seelen, und insonderheit zum Gebrauch in den Gemeinden der Bruder, zusammengetragen in gegenwartige kleine Form und mit einem dreifachen Register versehen

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Edition: Stereotyp-Aufl.

Date of Publication: 1850.

Call Number: 782.27 P762 1850

Alternate Title: The little collection of songs, or excerpts from the psalteries of the children of Zion, for the service of eternal healing souls, and especially for use in the congregations of the brother, brought together into a present small form and a threefold register.

Edition: Stereotyp-Aufl.

Place of Publication: Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio

Publisher: H. Kurtz,

Date of Publication: 1850.

Physical Description: 320 pages ; 12 cm

Notes: On verso of t.p.: Presented by Sarah Bausman the oldest of three (3) sisters of Babtista at Ephrata Aug 3rd, 1887; Her autogtraph is written twice in lead pencil on second leaf.; On recto of first flyleaf: Sarah Bausman [?] Come all ye god Seeking Soles, Let us go... [ink absorbtion makes reading difficult]; On recto of second flyleaf: Two signatures of Sarah Bausman in lead pencil.; On verso of back flyleaf: Bless the owner of this book lead her in the path of Life. M. B.; With, as issued: A choice selection of hymns. Poland, O., 1853.

Subjects: Hymns, German.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 782.27 P762 1850

Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in the olden time : being a collection of memoirs, anecdote, and incidents of the city and its inhabitants, and of the earliest settlements of the inland part of Pennsylvania, from the days of the founders : intended to preserve the recollections of olden time, and to exhibit society in its changes and manners and customs, and the city and country in their local changes and improvements

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Author: Watson, John F.

Date of Publication: 1860.

Call Number: 974.8 P544 1860

Responsibility: by John F. Watson ; embellished with engravings by T.H. Mumford.

Author: Watson, John F.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Elijah Thomas,

Date of Publication: 1860.

Physical Description: 3 v., [28] leaves of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 25 cm.

Notes: Spine title: Watson's annals of Philadelphia.; Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Subjects: Pennsylvania - History.; Philadelphia (Pa.) - History.; Philadelphia (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Additional Author: Mumford, Thomas Howland,

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 974.8 P544 1860

A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 : In which is sketched a history of that church and congregation from 1741 to the present time

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Author: Timlow, P. J.

Date of Publication: 1855.

Call Number: 285.1 T583 Original

Responsibility: by P. J. Timlow.

Author: Timlow, P. J.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Joseph M. Wilson ,

Date of Publication: 1855.

Physical Description: 40 p. , 23 cm.

Subjects: Presbyterian Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County; Leacock, Presbyterian Church (Lancaster County, Pa.) - History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 285.1 T583 Original

A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons

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Author: Wise, John,

Date of Publication: 1850.

Call Number: 629.13322 W812

Responsibility: By John Wise ...

Author: Wise, John,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: J.A. Speel,

Date of Publication: 1850.

Physical Description: xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.

Notes: An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."

Access Restrictions: Restricted acess;

Subjects: Aeronautics; Balloon ascensions; Balloons.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 629.13322 W812

Report of the trial of Castner Hanway for treason, in the resistance of the execution of the Fugitive slave law of September 1850. Before Judges Grier and Kane, in the Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Held at Philadelphia in November and December, 1851. To which is added an Appendix, containing the laws of the United States on the subject of fugitives from labor, the charges of Judge Kane to the grand juries in relation thereto, and a statement of the points of law decided by the court during the trial

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Author: Hanway, Castner,

Date of Publication: 1852.

Call Number: 974.8032 R634

Responsibility: By James J. Robbins. From the notes of Arthur Cannon and Samuel B. Dalrymple, phonograpic reporters appointed by the court for this case.

Author: Hanway, Castner,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: King & Baird,

Date of Publication: 1852.

Physical Description: 2 p.l., 9-275 p. 23 cm.

Notes: The charge was in connection with an attempt to arrest Noah Buley, Nelson Ford, Joshua Hammond, and George Hammond on a warrant issued under the Fugitive slave law, claiming them as slaves of Edward Gorsuch of Maryland.; African American resources at Lancaster County Historical Society

Subjects: Buley, Noah.; Fugitive slave law of 1850.

Additional Author: Robbins, James J.; Cannon, Arthur.; Dalrymple, Samuel B.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 974.8032 R634

Archive

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Collection: Adam Reigart Jr., John S. Murphy Collection

Title: Adam Reigart Jr., John S. Murphy Collection

Object ID: MG0331

Date Range: 1762-2003

of a family member. No date. Letter from Philip Wager to Adam Reigart, Jr., merchant recounting an evening stroll near his store. Talked to Doctor Halmuth, also met a gentleman and lady and spoke with them in German. No date. Letter from Philip Wager to Adam Reigart with words of condolence after the

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Collection: Adam Reigart Jr., John S. Murphy Collection

Title: Adam Reigart Jr., John S. Murphy Collection

Description: The Adam Reigart Jr., John S. Murphy Collection contains correspondence between Adam Reigart, Jr. in Lancaster and Philip Wager in Philadelphia and their families. The letters are primarily from the early nineteenth century and provide information about family illness, travel, visits, business, and family chatter. The receipts and invoices show purchases made in Lancaster and Philadelphia, especially clothing, fabric, dry goods, and meat. The remainder of the collection is made up of newspaper articles, books, and an album of poetry and drawings. The items were housed in a gig trunk which is now in the museum collection.

Admin/Biographical History: Adam Reigart, Jr. (1765-1844) was born in Lancaster. He was the eldest son of Col. Adam Reigart, owner of the Grape Tavern which served as general headquarters during the Revolutionary War. Adam Jr. founded the Reigart Wine Store in 1785 and was in business with Philip Wager in Philadelphia and Philip's son Peter throughout his career. He was the first president of the Lancaster branch of the Bank of Pennsylvania, and was involved with the Conestoga Navigation Company and the Union Fire Company.; Adam Jr. married Mary Magdalena Wager (1772-1806) in 1791. Mary was the daughter of Philip Wager, a Philadelphia wine merchant. They had eight daughters and a son. Susan married Stephen C. Slaymaker and Margaretta married Henry Y. Slaymaker.

Date Range: 1762-2003

Year Range From: 1762

Year Range To: 2003

Date of Accumulation: 1762-2003

Creator: Murphy, John Slaughter, 1921-2011

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Arnold, Benedict; Baker, W.; Bare, Jacob; Blight, Peter; Boughter, Charles; Breidenhart, George; Brien, Edward; Brown, Luke; Butter, Charles; Cassidy, Edward; Clarke, John; Clendenin, Samuel; Coleman, Edward; Coleman, William; Edwards, Susanna; Ehler, John; Fisher, Sammy; Fox, Sam M.; Frey, John; Gaskill, Edmund; Gay, Edward F.; Getz, John; Givens, John; Graeff, George; Greland, D.; Hahn, B. Christian; Harrison, George; Haverstick, William; Hopkins, A. R.; Hopkins, Ann; Houston, James; Hubley, Frederick; Hubley, Joseph; Hultzheimer, N.; Hyde, Charles; Irving, Robert; Jack, Joshua; Kauffman, Jacob; King, George; Kirkpatrick, William; Kline, Jacob; Lane, John; Leiper, George G.; Lowry, Robert; Lowry, Robert K.; Mayer, George Louis; Metzger, Emanuel; Metzger, George; Metzger, Jacob; Miller, Barbara; Miller, Henry; Miller, Martin; Miller, Philip; Montgomery, William; Morris, John; Mosher, Joseph; Murphy, John Slaughter; Myer, John; Myers, John; Newlin, Nathaniel; Nice, Levi; Nimrod, Maxwell; Ogilby, Joseph; Otto, Jacob S.; Otto, John C.; Pennington, Edward; Peters, Abraham; Phinney, Zina; Price, Joseph; Price, Richard; Reigart, Adam; Reigart, Adam, Jr.; Reigart, Ann; Reigart, Emanuel; Reigart, Henrietta; Reigart, Maria Wager; Reigart, Mary; Reigart, Mary C.; Reigart, Philip Wager; Reigart, Susan; Rimfast, John; Sample, Joseph; Schaubel, Johannis; Sener, Samuel Miller; Sewell, Charles S.; Shaeffer, Jacob; Shenk, Abraham; Shenk, Christian; Shippen, Peggy; Singer, A.; Slaymaker, Henry Edwin; Slaymaker, Mary Steele; Slaymaker, Stephen Cochran; Smith, Ann; Smith, Anthony; Smith, Ralph; Stein, Philip; Steinman, George; Stewart, William; Sullivan, Susannah; Wager, George; Wager, Hannah; Wager, James; Wager, Mary; Wager, Peter; Wager, Philip H.; Wager, Sally; Wager, Sophia; Wager, William; Walsh, Christopher; Wentz, Thomas; Wertz, Christian; Wharton, Charles; Whitaker, George; Whitaker, John; Wimer, Michael; Winroth, Margaret; Witmer, David; Woodmund, William; Yeiser, Philip

Other Creators: Reigart family

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Invoices; Letters; Obituaries; Receipts (Acknowledgments)

Search Terms: Adam Reigart and Son; Albums; Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; Brenner and Reed; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Cape May, New Jersey; Charles C. and J. Watson; Christ Church Burial Ground; Cincinnati, Ohio; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Correspondence; Delaware; Dixon Walker and Company; Earp and Brothers; Finding aids; Grape Hotel; Greene County, New York; H. Behlen and Company; Illnesses; Invoices; J. Walker and Company; John Warden and Sons; Kentucky; Lancaster; Lancaster County Almshouse; Lancaster Bar Association; Lancaster Intelligencer; Lancaster Journal; Lancaster New Era; Lancaster Sunday News; Lane Slaymaker and Company; Letters; London, England; Lower Windsor Twp., York County, Pennsylvania; Lowry and Myers; Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; Manuscript groups; Margaretta Furnace; Marietta Bank; Morning News; Mount Auburn Cemetery; New York, New York; Newspaper clippings; Obituaries; Ohio; Pennsylvania German Society; Pensacola, Florida; Peter Wager and Company; Philadelphia Inquirer; Pratt and Kintzing; Race Street; Receipts; Reeve's Tavern; South Carolina; Southwark, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Spain; St. James Episcopal Church; Union Fire Company; Vintners; Wager and Company; Washington Fire Company; West Point Military Academy; William Noyes and Company; Wine merchants; York Springs Boarding House; York Springs, York County, Pennsylvania; York, York County, Pennsylvania

Extent: 2 boxes, 35 folders, 1.5 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0331

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Gig trunk (2003.078); Adam Reigart Collection (MG0122)

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Adam Reigart Jr., John S. Murphy Collection (MG0331), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restrictions are noted at the item level.

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.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 2003.078

Other Numbers: MG-331

Classification: MG0331

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Processed and finding aid created by KR. Added to database 8 March 2022.

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Life in southern prisons; from the diary of Corporal Charles Smedley, of Company G, 90th regiment Penn'a volunteers, commencing a few days before the "battle of the Wilderness", in which he was taken prisoner, in the evening of the fifth month fifth, 1864: also, a short description of the march to and battle of Gettysburg, together with a biographical sketch of the author

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Author: Smedley, Charles,

Date of Publication: 1865.

Call Number: 973.781 S637

Author: Smedley, Charles,

Place of Publication: [Lancaster? Pa.]

Publisher: Ladies' and gentlemen's Fulton aid society,

Date of Publication: 1865.

Physical Description: 60 p. front. (port.) 19 cm.

Notes: LCHS copy - photocopy. Original in MG-18, Box 9 - Folder 8.

Subjects: United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Prisoners and prisons.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.

Additional Corporate Author: Pearsol & Geist.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 973.781 S637

Visitation of American vessels by officers of the British navy : message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico

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Corporate Author: United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)

Date of Publication: 1858]

Call Number: 923.173 B918 1858 Oversize

Alternate Title: Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Corporate Author: United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)

Place of Publication: [Washington? D.C

Publisher: s.n.,

Date of Publication: 1858]

Physical Description: 16 p.

Series: Doc. / 35th Congress, 2d session, House of Representatives. Ex. Doc ; no. 11.

Notes: Caption title.; "December 16, 1858. -- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and orderd to be printed."

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; United States - Foreign relations, - 1857-1861.; United States - Foreign relations - United Kingdom..

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 923.173 B918 1858 Oversize

A history of Maryland; from its settlement in 1634 to the year 1848, with an account of its first discovery, and the various explorations of the Chesapeake Bay, anterior to its settlement; to which is added, a copious appendix, containing the names of the officers of the old Maryland line: the lords proprietary of the province, and the governors of Maryland, from its settlement to the present time ... For the use of schools

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Author: McSherry, James,

Date of Publication: 1852.

Call Number: 975.2 B197 1852

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Responsibility: By James McSherry, esq.

Author: McSherry, James,

Place of Publication: Baltimore

Publisher: J. Murphy & Co.; Cushings & Bailey [etc]

Date of Publication: 1852.

Physical Description: 418 pages 20 cm

Notes: Lists of Maryland officers in service during the revolution, 1776-1781: p. 381-393.; Discarded from the Pennsylvania Farm Museum, Lancaster, :Pa.

Subjects: Maryland. - Militia.; Maryland - History.; Untied States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Regimental histories.; History.; Annotations (Provenance)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 975.2 B197 1852

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