The Indians of Berks County, Pa., being a summary of all the tangible records of the aborigines of Berks County, and containing cuts and descriptions of the varieties of relics found within the county
Industrial Berks County, 1748-1948. Presented to: the people of Reading and Berks County on the occasion of the two hundredth anniversary of the city of Reading
35 p. : illus., map (on lining-papers) ; 23 x 28 cm.
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Appropriate for juvenile literature.
Illustrations for Sally Ann Furnace, Robesonia Slag Bank, Fisher Mansion, Canal locks at Leesport, The Bernville stage.
Contents
The giant's ribs: the iron industry--To milady's taste: clothing--Not only for today: shelter--Shoofly: food--An omer for everyman: agriculture--Berks County speaking: communication--Two hours to anywhere: transportation.
State of the accounts of William Hay, Esq. collector of excise for Lancaster County : From August 10, 1782, to August 10, 1783. : In which is exhibited, the amount of the monies received and accounted for also, lists shewing the names of the persons from whom excise became due, and was received: likewise, the payments made to the state treasurer
Hand-book of political information : containing the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States and Pennsylvania, election laws of the State of Pennsylvania, officers of the general and state governments
From the proceedings of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science : Vol. XXL, 1947.
Includes index.
Summary
Refers to several mines in a half mile square area in Lancaster County marked by Pequea Creek in the south, Silver Mine Run in the east , and an unnamed tributary to Pequea Creek to the west.
State of the accounts of Samuel Turbett, Esquire, collector of excise for the county of Lancaster; from the time of his appointment until the 24th of February, 1786
