The political class-book of the state of Pennsylvania; comprising a familiar exposition of its constitution, and of some of the more important features of the political institutions established in accordance therewith; together with copious remarks on the general principles of governmental power
With: The Goss-Udderzook tragedy / Baltimore Gazette. Baltimore : Baltimore, 1873 -- Memoirs of the Family De Poly / Antoinette Baroness De Poly. Northampton (England) : J. Abel, 1822.
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
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
The law of inheritances in fee, laid down in a new method : with a kalendar of the persons inheritable, curiously engraved: to which is added, a supplement, containing a review of the said discourse
Printed for and sold by Ward and Chandler at the Ship without Temple-Bar, and at their shops in Coney-street, York, and at Scarborough Spaw,
Date of Publication
[1740?]
Physical Description
[2], xiv, 104, 24 p., [1] leaf of plates (folded) ; 21 cm. (8vo)
Notes
Publication date suggested by ESTC.
"A catalogue of books printed for, and sold by Caesar Ward and Richard Chandler, booksellers at the Ship just without Temple-Bar, London, at at their shops in Coney-street, York, and the Corner of the Long-Room-street, at Scarborough-Spaw ..." 24 pages, final sequenece. With special title page.
Letter James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr transmitting his approval of the merger of the two Presbyterian churches, his gratitude upon receiving a large piece of beef from friends, his hope that the Lecompton Constitution will be defeated, his appreciation to “the Democracy & my own County of Lancaster” for their support, and his surprise at the “power of endurance bestowed upon me by a kind Providence” in handling Presidential matters, important and unimportant. Washington.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
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May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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Accession Number
JBMS1995.214
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 82
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Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Vol 1: Father Ferdinand Farmer, an apostolic missionary in three states by John F. Quirk--A discourse, delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 by P.J. Timlow--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.--Report of the commissioners appointed to examine the affairs of the Lancaster Savings Institution.
Vol.2: Resources and industries of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.--Historical sketch of St. Anthony's Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1870-1895 by Anthony F. Dorley--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Historical sketch of Zion's Reformed Church [Millersville] by D.H. Landis.
Speech of Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts, on the President's message on the Lecompton Constitution, delivered in the Senate, February 3d and 4th, 1858
