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Tablet unveiled to James Buchanan

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1935

Buchanan Made a Mason in Lodge No. 43 December 11, 1816 Worshipful Master 1822-1823 President of the United States 1857-1861 Born, Stony Batter, Franklin Co., Pa. April 23, 1791 Died, Wheatland, Lancaster Co., Pa. June 1, 1868. In the winter of 1816-17, Hon. James Buchanan, then but twenty-five years of

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1935

Physical Description: [67]-72 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 39, no. 3

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; Masonic Lodge No. 43 (Lancaster, Pa.); Freemasons - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 39, number 3 (1935), p. 67-72Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.39

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Lancaster

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1934

could see you ; I can hear you and you sound fine. I have always wanted to come to Lancaster and I am going to do so sometime in the daylight and see the home of President Buchanan. I have a personal interest in the Buchanan home ; many years ago, my father was secretary to James Buchanan when he was

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1934

Physical Description: [77]-92 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 38, no. 3

Subjects: Roosevelt, Franklin D. - 1882-1945.; Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.; Presidents - United States.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 38, number 3 (1934), p. 77-92Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.38

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Mural presented to city of Lancaster

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1934

MURAL PRESENTED TO CITY OF LANCASTER By WILLIAM FREDERIC WARNER On Friday evening, December 28th, 1934, a mural painted on one of the walls of the council chamber of the municipal building, (depicting "The Arrival of James Hamilton," in 1729, who came for the purpose of establishing Hickory town as

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1934

Physical Description: [93]-97 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 38, no. 4

Subjects: Garvin, Milton Thomas.; Newswanger, Vernon K.; Hamilton, James, - 1710-1783.; Mural painting and decoration - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 38, number 4 (1934), p. 93-97Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.38

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Bronze tables on St. James's Church

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1931.

Epis- copal church, Lancaster, on Friday, March 27th, 1931. The tablet was erected by St. James's church school, with money obtained at Christmas, 1929, and represents the school's birthday gift to the King of kings. The tablet was designed by the James H. Matthews Company, Pittsburgh, Pa.; and the

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1931.

Physical Description: [177]-182 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 8

Subjects: St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.); Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 8 (1931), p. 177-182Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35

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Letters of James Buchanan

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Author: Buchanan, James,

Date of Publication: 1932

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Author: Buchanan, James,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1932

Physical Description: various pagings ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 36, no. 5/6

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.

Additional Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 36, number 5 (1932), p. 145-153Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 36, number 6 (1932), p. 166-172Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 36, number 7 (1932), p. 188-196Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 36, number 8 (1932), p. 197-219Contained in: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 36, number 9 (1932), p. 223-240Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 36, number 12 (1932), p. 297-321Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v36 no5/6/7/8/9/12

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Public dinner declined by James Buchanan

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1930

Mayer, "John R. Montgomery, "Henry Rogers, "John Getz." "To Hon. James Buchanan." Mr. Buchanan sent the following reply : "Lancaster, Pa., "March 4th, 1828. "Gentlemen : "I have this moment received your invitation, 'in behalf of many of my constituents in the city of Lancaster,' to attend a pub- lic

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1930

Physical Description: 260-261 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 11

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 11 (1930), p. 260-261Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34

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Public dinner tendered to James Buchanan on the eve of his departure for Europe

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1930

been left at Mr. Cooper's tavern. The invitation was as follows: "Lancaster, Pa., "March 9th, 1832. "Hon. James Buchanan. "Dear Sir: "With whatever feelings of pride we received the announce- ment of your appointment to a high and honorable post in the diplomacy of the government, we now, on the eve of

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1930

Physical Description: 77-81 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 4

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 4 (1930), p. 77-81Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34

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Letters of James Buchanan

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1931.

graphed and sent me a copy. By this kindly act, for which we are grateful, he has rendered most valuable service, for he has rescued the drawing from its obscurity, and has given to us the only out- line, so far as known, of the original building of St. James's church. LETTERS OF JAMES BUCHANAN By

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1931.

Physical Description: 189-194 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 8

Summary: "In 1908, the J.B. Lippincott Company...published, in twelve volumes, "The Works of James Buchanan"...Since this excellent publication was issued, I have discovered letters from Mr. Buchanan in the files of local newspapers which do not appear in this work. As these letters throw additional light on the noble character of Pennsylvania's only President, and as they correct some false impressions about him, it seems but just ththat they should be given wider publicity."

Subjects: Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 8 (1931), p. 189-194Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35

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Flag presented to Lancaster Fencibles in 1841

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1933.

that induced, and the patriotism that prompted you in the formation of this company; and while they regard you now, in the calm of ( James H. Bryson's directory of Lancaster city published in 1843, lists "Henry J. Brown, artist, south-west corner East King [street] and Centre square." This is

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1933.

Physical Description: 62-64 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 37, no. 3

Subjects: Brown, James H.; Lancaster Fencibles.; Flags - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Militia - History.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 37, number 3 (1933), p. 62-64Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.37

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Inscriptions on tombstones in the graveyard adjoining St. James' Church, Lancaster

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1933

INSCRIPTIONS ON TOMBSTONES IN THE GRAVEYARD ADJOINING ST. JAMES'S CHURCH, LANCASTER. * COPIED BY WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER 1. In memory of / James Bolger. / A native of the County / Kilkenny, Ire- land. / Died July 24, 1860. / Aged 52 years. / Be ye also ready, for in such / an hour as ye think not

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Responsibility: copied by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1933

Physical Description: [139]-160 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 37, no. 6

Subjects: St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.); Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 37, number 6 (1933), p. 139-160Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.37

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The dispensary of St. James's Church, Lancaster

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1930

newspaper published in Marietta, Lan- caster county, Pa., we learn that 557 arks, 731 rafts and 36 boats, have passed that place [Marietta] the present season, estimated to be worth $800,000. The lumber and produce landed at Marietta and Wrightsville, are not included." The Political Sentinel and Lancaster

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1930

Physical Description: 45-46 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 2

Subjects: St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.); Charity organization.; Poor - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 2 (1930), p. 45-46Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34

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Inscription on Stephen Chambers's tombstone in St. James's churchyard

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1931.

Pennsylvania. Subsequent to the publication of that paper in May, 1930, I addressed the following letter to the secretary of Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons: Lancaster, Pa., November 7th, 1930. Mr. J. Fred Fisher, Secretary, Lodge No. 43, F. & A. M., Lancaster, Pa. Dear Sir and Brother: It is not

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1931.

Physical Description: 171-173 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 7

Subjects: Chambers, Stephen, - 1753-1789.; St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.); Sepulchral monuments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 7 (1931), p. 171-173Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35

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Conoy Indian town site marked

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1933

is the fourth marker erected in Lancaster county by the Historical Society as a memorial to the American Indians—our earliest inhabitants, presumably. The bronze tablet, from the studio of the James H. Matthews Company, Pittsburgh, was placed on the shaft by the Haldy Marble and Granite Works ; and

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1933

Physical Description: [106]-112 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 37, no. 4

Subjects: Bezaillion, Peter, - 1662-1742.; Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.); Conoy Indian Town (Lancaster County, Pa.); Peters Road (Lancaster, Pa.); Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 37, number 4 (1933), p. 106-112Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.37

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Architect's drawing of the original building of St. James's Church

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1931.

its obscurity, and has given to us the only out- line, so far as known, of the original building of St. James's church. LETTERS OF JAMES BUCHANAN By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER IN 1908, the J. B. Lippincott Company, of Philadelphia and Lon- don, published, in twelve volumes, "The Works of James Buchanan

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1931.

Physical Description: 182-189 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 8

Subjects: St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 8 (1931), p. 182-189Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35

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Saint James's Church--a poem

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Date of Publication: 1931.

Allegheny ceme- tery. Mr. Danner was survived by his widow, one daughter, and three sons. Mr. Danner was born in Lancaster county, Pa., and when quite a young man enlisted in the First Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps. Shortly after the close of the Civil War, he entered the Theological Seminary at

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Responsibility: Annotated by William Frederic Worner.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1931.

Physical Description: [267]-276 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 11

Subjects: St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)

Additional Author: Worner, William Frederic.; Danner, Thomas Jefferson.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 11 (1931), p. 267-276Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35

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Old Saint James's church bell

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1931

hope of heaven! Among the sweet sounds from church spires of Lancaster that each recurring Sunday fill the air with calls to worship, none, per- haps, possesses the distinctively musical quality to a greater degree than those which fall from the ancient bell in the tower of old Saint James. Its softly

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1931

Physical Description: 239-246 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 10

Subjects: St. James Episcopal Church (Lancaster, Pa.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 10 (1931), p. 239-246Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35

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Index of authors whose papers or addresses have appeared in volumes I to XXXV, inclusive, of the Proceedings of the Lancaster County Historical Society

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Author: Haldy, Gertrude Hensel.

Date of Publication: 1932.

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.36

Responsibility: prepared by Gertrude Hensel Haldy and William Frederic Worner.

Author: Haldy, Gertrude Hensel.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1932.

Physical Description: [1]-38 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 36, no. 1

Subjects: Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) - Periodicals - Indexes.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Periodicals.

Additional Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Journal

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.36

Meeting of Friends of Peace in 1812

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1930

inhabitants of Manheim, Lancaster county, Pa., was held on Tuesday, June 16th, 1812, for the purpose of declaring their sentiments upon the alarming position of the country with regard to the embargo and measures of war, which had been lately adopted by the adminis- tration. Christian Stauffer was appointed

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1930

Physical Description: 65-66 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 3

Subjects: Friends of Peace (Lancaster, Pa.); Lancaster (Pa.) - History - War of 1812.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 3 (1930), p. 65-66Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34

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Citizens of Lancaster petition legislature for a city charter in 1798

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1930

of the bor- ough of Lancaster, respectfully sheweth: That the Borough of Lancaster was incorporated by letters patent, on the first day of May, in the year 1742. That in the said letters patent is contained a clause, in these words. 'It shall and may be lawful for the burgesses, high constable and

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1930

Physical Description: 177-179 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 8

Subjects: Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1865.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Charters.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 8 (1930), p. 177-179Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34

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Standard presented to The Republican Blues

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Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Date of Publication: 1930

Standard Presented to The Republican Blues By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER T HE twenty-fifth anniversary of American Independence was celebrated on Saturday, July 4th, 1801, by the inhabitants of Lancaster. The dawn was ushered in by the firing of a gun. At ten o'clock, The Republican. Blues, a

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Responsibility: by William Frederic Worner.

Author: Worner, William Frederic.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1930

Physical Description: 256-259 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 11

Subjects: Republican Blues (Lancaster, Pa.); Lancaster (Pa.) - Militia.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 11 (1930), p. 256-259Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34

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