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Key to the exercises adapted to Murray's English grammar. : Calculated to enable private learners to become their own instructers [sic], in grammar and composition

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Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
[1810]
Call Number
425 P544 1804
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Responsibility
By the author of the exercises. ; From the last English edition, improved by the author.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Uniform Title
Key to the exercises
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Printed for Johnson and Warner, no. 147, Market-Street. 1810. W. M'Culloch, printer.,
Date of Publication
[1810]
Physical Description
144 p. ; 17 cm.
Notes
"Found in attic at Wheatland presented to Lanc. Co. Historical Society by Trustees of Mary Willson Rettew estate, Jan. 1935"
Autograph of Sarah S. Buchanan, July the 18, 1814.
"Buchanan book collection".
Shaw & Shoemaker
Subjects
Buchanan, Sarah S.
English language
Additional Author
Murray, Lindley,
Johnson, Jacob,
Warner, Benjamin,
M'Culloch, William,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
425 P544 1804
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English-German & German-English dictionary, with a German grammar, and principles of pronunciation for both languages

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Author
Muhlenberg, Henry,
Date of Publication
1812.
Call Number
090 L244h 1812b
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Responsibility
Printed under the immediate inspection of Henry Muhlenberg and B.J. Schipper. Englisch-deutsches und deutsch-englisches Worterbuch.
Author
Muhlenberg, Henry,
Place of Publication
Lancaster [Pa.]
Publisher
William Hamilton,
Date of Publication
1812.
Physical Description
2. v. 23 cm.
Notes
"The rudiments of the German language": v. 1, p. 1-36.
Copy 2 only English-German.
Contents
v. 1. English-German.--v. 2. German-English.
Subjects
English language - Dictionaries
German language - Dictionaries
Additional Author
Schipper, B. J.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244h 1812b
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Trial of Frederick Eberle and others, at a nisi prius court, held at Philadelphia, July 1816 before the honorable Jasper Yeates, justice. For illegally conspriing together by all means lawful and unlawful ... to prevent the introduction of the English language into the service of St. Michael's and Zion's churches, belonging to the German Lutheran Congregation, in the city of Philadelphia. Taken in short hand by James Carson

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Author
Eberle, Frederick.
Date of Publication
1817.
Call Number
347.973 E16
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Author
Eberle, Frederick.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Published for the Reporter,
Date of Publication
1817.
Physical Description
[1]-240 p. 21 cm.
Notes
Copy 2 given in honor of Mrs. Carrie Numan.
Subjects
Language question in the church - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia.
Lutheran Church - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia.
Language and languages
Lutheran Church
Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia.
Additional Author
Carson, James.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
347.973 E16
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The British Cicero ; or, A selection of the most admired speeches in the English language : arranged under three distinct heads of popular, parliamentary, and judicial oratory: with historical illustrations ; to which is prefixed, An introduction to the study and practice of eloquence

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo21083
Date of Publication
1810
Call Number
Book 330 1810
Book 612 1810
Book 613 1810
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Alternate Title
British Cicero
Selection of the most admired speeches in the English language
Responsibility
by Thomas Browne, LL. D. ... in three volumes.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Printed for and published by Birch and Small,
Date of Publication
1810
Physical Description
3 volumes ; 22 cm
Notes
LCHS volume 1(Book 330); volumes 2 & 3 Books 612 and 613.
Jasper Yeates's Colonial Law Library.
Yeates's signature at top of title page.
Book numbers 330, 612, and 613 assigned by Yeates.
Subjects
Speeches, addresses, etc., English.
Political oratory - Great Britain
Political oratory.
Great Britain.
Oratory.
Full leather (Binding)
Gilt title on maroon spine label (Binding)
Additional Author
Browne, Thomas,
Yeates, Jasper,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Yeates Collection
Call Number
Book 330 1810
Book 612 1810
Book 613 1810
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The Century dictionary; an encyclopedic lexicon of the English language

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Date of Publication
[c1897]
Call Number
032 C397
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Responsibility
prepared under the superintendence of William Dwight Whitney ...
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Century Co.
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Physical Description
10 v. illus., maps. 31 cm.
Contents
v. 1-8. The Century dictionary ... --v. 9. The Century cyclopedia of names ... ed. by Benjamin E. Smith ... --v. 10. The Century atlas of the world, prepared under the superintendence of Benjamin E. Smith ...
Subjects
English language - Dictionaries.
Biography - Dictionaries.
Atlases.
Additional Author
Whitney, William Dwight,
Smith, Benjamin E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
032 C397
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Lincoln literary collection, designed for school-room and family circle

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Author
McCaskey, John Piersol,
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Call Number
817.5 M123
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Responsibility
containing more than six hundred favorite selections in prose and poetry, sections for Arbor Day, Bird Day, Decoration Day, days with poets, etc. [By] J. P. McCaskey.
Author
McCaskey, John Piersol,
Place of Publication
New York, Cincinnati [etc.]
Publisher
American book company
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Physical Description
576 p. 20 cm.
Subjects
English literature.
American literature.
Readers and speakers
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
817.5 M123
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Musica sacra, or, Springfield and Utica collections united consisting of psalm and hymn tunes, anthems and chants

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Edition
Rev. ed.
Date of Publication
1818.
Call Number
780 H357
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Responsibility
arranged for two, three or four voices, with a figured bass for the organ and piano forte by Thomas Hastings and Solomon Warriner.
Edition
Rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Utica [N.Y.]
Publisher
William Williams,
Date of Publication
1818.
Physical Description
1 score (273 p.) ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes (p. [265]-273): Select chants for the Protestant Episcopal Church.
Includes indexes.
Shaw & Shoemaker,
Microopaque. New York, N.Y. : Readex, 19--. Master microform held by: Readex.
Subjects
Hymns, English.
Psalms (Music)
Anthems.
Tune-books.
Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with continuo.
Additional Author
Hastings, Thomas,
Warriner, Solomon.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
780 H357
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Archive

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Collection
Kirk Family Papers
Title
Kirk Family Papers
Object ID
MG0279
Date Range
1835-1891
. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply. Language: English Biographical and Historical Note: Source of Acquisition: Gift of Ralph F. Miller
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Collection
Kirk Family Papers
Title
Kirk Family Papers
Description
The Kirk Family Papers contain items from the Kirk family, of Kirk's Mill, in Little Britain Twp. Ciphering and other school books of Lewis Kirk represent some of his schoolwork. Elisabeth's scrapbook from 1846 shows her interest in poetry. Legal and financial documents of Levi Kirk pertain to the sale of land, farming, medical expenses and the payment of bounties in 1864. Published works and the Columbian Almanac for 1836 are among the mid-nineteenth century items that the family saved.
Date Range
1835-1891
Year Range From
1835
Year Range To
1891
Date of Accumulation
1835-1891
Creator
Kirk Family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 08
People
Adams, John Quincy
Bache, Anna
Brown, John
Brown, William
Cunningham, H. C.
Foley, James W.
Griest, William Walton
Haines, William P.
Kirk, Elisabeth
Kirk, Levi
Kirk, Lewis
Kirk, Lizzie
Lewis, John
McCaslin, Thomas
McDowell, Joseph
Miller, John
Peeples, J. A.
Reedy, Edward
Stubbs, J. B.
Wardens, George
Witmer, Cyrus
Wood, Samuel
Subjects
Advertisements
Problems and exercises
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Scrapbooks
Search Terms
Advertisements
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Receipts
School workbooks
Scrapbooks
Extent
1 box 14 folders .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0279
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See estate papers and court records for members of the Kirk family in the Lancaster County Government Records.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection 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.
Accession Number
2000.MG0279
Other Numbers
MG-279
Classification
MG0279
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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Lincoln literary collection, designed for school-room and family circle

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Author
McCaskey, John Piersol,
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Call Number
808.8 M123
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Responsibility
containing more than six hundred favorite selections in prose and poetry, sections for Arbor Day, Bird Day, Decoration Day, days with poets, etc. [By] J. P. McCaskey.
Author
McCaskey, John Piersol,
Place of Publication
New York, Cincinnati [etc.]
Publisher
American book company
Date of Publication
[c1897]
Physical Description
576 p. 20 cm.
Subjects
English literature.
American literature.
Readers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
808.8 M123
Websites
https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbabel.hathitrust.org%2Fcgi%2Fpt%3Fid%3Dpst.000005941520%26view%3D1up%26seq%3D7&data=05%7C01%7CShianne.hargrove%40lancasterhistory.org%7C53d7873da08d43db3c5808db8efe98a1%7C77252d1418a546d9b9d933511a635493%7C0%7C0%7C638260996358095738%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7%2FCMiXCj4cOFbAPxb511CJWHTR6kQ65umEIzJrfiMl4%3D&reserved=0
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Writ

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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F004
Date Range
1811
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Papers
Admin/Biographical History
A writ of habeas corpus is a procedure for obtaining a judicial determination of the legality of an individual's custody. This collection includes petitions for writs of habeas corpus and the writs themselves, showing the names of petitioners, persons to be brought to court, nature of dispute or alleged crime, dates of writs and accompanying documents, names of judges, and names of persons that the writs are filed against. Petitioners include indentured servants, Freedom Seekers, free persons of color, convicted prisoners, those awaiting trial, relatives of prisoners, parties in child custody disputes, and relatives of army recruits and draftees.
Date Range
1811
Year
1811
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Kerble, John George
Sherer, Jacob
Atlee, William P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Charge: disobedience to master's orders
Charge: refusal to work
Charge: making use of abusive and insulting language
Jailors
Commitment papers
Affidavits
Habeas Corpus
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1811 F004
Box Number
001
Associated Material
Lancaster County Archives has Habeas Corpus dockets:
1799-1978, ten volumes, record of writs of Habeas Corpus written.
1895-1983, 43 boxes, original petitions.
Additional Notes
Disobedience to master's orders, refusal to work, and for making use of abusive and insulting language.
Petitioner: Sherer, Jacob.
Filed against: Atlee, William P. His occupation: jailor.
Commitment.
Affidavit.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Case Number
27.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
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