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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from John Yeates to Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F010_In01_It01
Date Range
1757/09/27
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from John Yeates to Jasper Yeates
Description
Letter from John Yeates to his brother, Jasper Yeates, about sailing along the Virginia Capes to Sandy Hook.
Date Range
1757/09/27
Creation Date
27 September 1757
Creator
Yeates, John, 1743-1765
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Jenkins, Mr.
Leech, Mr.
Yeates, Jasper
Yeates, John
Subjects
Great Britain. Royal Navy
Letters
Personal correspondence
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Health
Letters
Royal Navy
Sailors
Extent
1 item, 3 pages scanned
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F010_In01_It01
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 10, Insert 1, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 3 November 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
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from John Yeates to Jasper Yeates
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F010_In01_It02
Date Range
1758/08/17
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from John Yeates to Jasper Yeates
Description
Letter from John Yeates to his brother, Jasper Yeates, from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, describing Louisbourg's ruination during the British siege-the barracks were burned down and all the houses were damaged.
Date Range
1758/08/17
Creation Date
17 August 1758
Creator
Yeates, John, 1743-1765
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Houston, George
Yeates, Jasper
Yeates, John
Subjects
Great Britain. Royal Navy
Letters
Louisbourg (N.S.) History Siege, 1758
Personal correspondence
Search Terms
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Royal Navy
Sailors
Siege of Louisbourg
Extent
1 item, 3 pages scanned
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F010_In01_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 10, Insert 1, Item 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 4 November 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
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.107.109
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheraton-inspired mahogany veneer night table with satinwood inlay accents that outline the apron, drawer and keyhole, as well as the legs. The table top has eight sides and surmounts four saber legs that also support a lower inward-curved shelf.
Provenance
Dr. Alexander Speer
To Katherine Speer Powell (granddaughter)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1790
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Speer, Alexander
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northeast Bedchamber
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Speer, Alexander Morrow
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Object Name
Table, Night
Material
Mahogany/Mahogany veneer
Height (in)
28
Width (in)
21.75
Depth (in)
17
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-11-08
Object ID
W.1995.107.109
Notes
Dr. Alexander Speer was one of James Buchanan's maternal first cousins. Katherine Speer Powell was Dr. Speer's granddaughter.
Credit
Estate of Katherine Speer Powell
Accession Number
W.1995.107
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.107.110
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Named for its principle use, this mahogany table top, with its oblong top and bead molded edge, was typically found at the side of a bedstead. The table's skirt is three to four inches deep and contains a single drawer that is the full width of the skirt. The drawer has two original brass knob pulls and a top centered brass escutcheon keyhole. The table is supported by four round tapering legs with ring and ball turnings at the top and two sets of ring turnings approximately two inches above the tapered feet of the legs.
Provenance
Alexander Speer, maternal first cousin to James Buchanan
To - Katherine Speer Powell (granddaughter)
To - The James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1800
Last Owner
Speer, Alexander
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
North Wall
People
Speer, Alexander Morrow
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Tables
Object Name
Table, Night
Material
Mahogany
Height (cm)
72.39
Height (ft)
2.375
Height (in)
28.5
Width (cm)
35.56
Width (ft)
1.1666666667
Width (in)
14
Diameter (cm)
67.945
Diameter (ft)
2.2291666667
Diameter (in)
26.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-01-29
Condition Notes
Table top has a crack running its length.
Object ID
W.1995.107.110
Credit
Estate of Katherine Speer Powell
Accession Number
W.1995.107
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter to John Hubley from John Barr
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F060_In01_It02
Date Range
1804/03/11
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter to John Hubley from John Barr
Description
Letter to John Hubley, Lancaster, from John Barr, Strasburg Township, regarding payment of money. Also mentions paying money to Daniel Musser.
Date Range
1804/03/11
Creation Date
11 March 1804
Creator
Barr, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0003
People
Barr, John
Hubley, John
Subjects
Letters
Correspondence
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F060_In01_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 60, Insert 1, Item 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 24 May 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.037.001
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Federal style desk with a slant top. Top of desk is leather. Shelves on two sides, four drawers.
Provenance
Eaby , Mrs. Carl R. (Emily C. Eaby)
In memory of Carl Reese Eaby, Jr.' (donor's husband)
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Center Attic West Room
Storage Wall
West Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Desk, Slant-Top
Material
Leather, Cherry
Height (in)
36.563
Width (in)
59.375
Depth (in)
25.75
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-01-07
Object ID
W.1995.037.001
Notes
At the time of the donation (1973), Mrs. Eaby resided in Brewster, Mass. By 1988, she resided in Stewart, Florida.
Credit
Given in memory of Carl Reese Eaby, Jr.
Accession Number
W.1995.037
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.107.108
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Shaving stand is comprised of a mahogany veneer; the mirror attached to the top has a veneered bull-nose frame supported by ring and vase-turned stiles set into the top with tenons at a backward cant. The skirt has two half-drawers; however, the brass knob drawer-pulls are missing. The stand is supported by four ring and ball turned feet
Provenance
Dr. Alexander Speer, Washington, DC.
To Katherine Speer Powell (granddaughter)
To James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1785
Year Range To
1800
Last Owner
Speer, Alexander
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Northwest Bedchamber
Storage Wall
North Wall
People
Speer, Alexander
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Stand, Shaving
Material
Mahogany, Glass
Height (in)
20.5
Width (in)
19.5
Depth (in)
9
Dimension Details
Height includes mirror. Base alone is 5.5' in height.
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-11-08
Condition Notes
Drawer--pulls missing. Small amount of veneer missing on base. Indication of heat damage to the item.
Object ID
W.1995.107.108
Notes
Dr. Alexander Speer was one of James Buchanan's maternal first cousins. Katherine Speer Powell was Dr. Speer's granddaughter.
Credit
Estate of Katherine Speer Powell
Accession Number
W.1995.107
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1995.111.107
  1 image  
Collection
Wheatland
Description
Bowfront mahogany veneer chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite style. Four drawers have progressing depths from the top to the bottom, each with overpressed drawer pulls two per drawer. At the top center of each drawer is a brass escutcheon keyhole. The top of the chest and each drawer are decorated with satin wood inlay. Chest is supported at its base by four french feet which feature a slightly outswept bracket foot combined with a valence skirt.
Provenance
Dr. Alexander Speer (James Buchanan maternal cousin)
To: Katherine Speer Powell (granddaughter)
Year Range From
1780
Year Range To
1810
Last Owner
Speer, Alexander
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
South Middle Bedchamber
Storage Wall
South Wall
People
Speer, Alexander
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Chest of Drawers
Material
Mahogany
Height (cm)
104.14
Height (ft)
3.4166666667
Height (in)
41
Width (cm)
118.11
Width (ft)
3.875
Width (in)
46.5
Depth (cm)
62.865
Depth (ft)
2.0625
Depth (in)
24.75
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-08-04
Condition Notes
Front left leg broken
Object ID
W.1995.111.107
Accession Number
W.1995.111
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.042.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheraton/Empire Tabernacle style mirror. Gilt mirror with a flat molded cornice with projecting breaks at the corners and fourteen pendent sphere. Double pilasters have decorative captials, beaded reeds and a rope motif terminating with urn-shaped bases. Frieze has foliate carvings.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Annie Buchanan (Niece)
To - Robert K. Cassatt (Nephew to Annie B.)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Buchanan, Annie
Cassatt, Robert K.
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Mirror, Wall
Material
Brass/Glass
Height (in)
41
Width (in)
17
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-16
Condition Notes
Bottom mirror's silvering is delaminating from exposure to moisture; some chipping on the gilt frame.
Object ID
W.1935.042.001
Notes
Mr. Robert K. Cassatt's (donor) aunt was Miss Annie Buchanan. Annie was Robert's mother's sister and niece to James Buchanan. This mirror formerly hung at Wheatland.
Accession Number
W.1935.042
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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.057.003
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rectangular tray. White porcelain with gold trim, raised pink tray with support openings for a white ink well and a white pounce sander. Scalloped edges form handles on both ends of the raised tray and continues along the oblong tray that held pens. Scalloped edges feature gilded edges on white background bordered by a wide cobalt blue band gilt floral decor. The center of the pen tray is white with a pink, blue and white flower motif.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To Rev. Edward Y. Buchanan (brother)
To Lois Buchanan Cassatt (daughter/JB niece)
To Edward Buchanan Cassatt (son/JB great nephew)
To Lois Buchanan Cassatt Thayer (daughter/JB great, great niece)
To the James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1830
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Library
Storage Wall
Southeast Wall
Storage Cabinet
Desk
Storage Shelf
Top Surface
People
Buchanan, James
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Inkstand
Material
Porcelain
Makers Mark
No markings on the piece.
Height (in)
2.25
Width (in)
11.5
Depth (in)
8
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-16
Condition Notes
Some paint worn off
Object ID
W.1935.057.003
Notes
Inkstand from Wheatland during Buchanan's time. Donor is great-great-niece of Buchanan-thru brother Edward's line.
Place of Origin
Paris, France
Accession Number
W.1935.057
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