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Author
Sherwood,
Edition
Third edition.
Date of Publication
1825.
Call Number
268.432 P544 1825
Responsibility
By Mrs. Sherwood, author of "Little Henry and his bearer," &c. &c.
Author
Sherwood,
Edition
Third edition.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
American Sunday School Union. Depository 13 North Fourth-Street.,
Date of Publication
1825.
Physical Description
70, [2] p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Notes
In marbled boards with leather spine.
"On the formation of sin in the heart, or the story of the apples. By Mrs. Sherwood."--p. [52]-62. A selection from Sherwood's The history of the Fairchild family.
"The denials of him who would not deny himself."--p. [63]-70. Signed at end: Miss Jane Taylor.
"Books published, and for sale, by the American Sunday School Union"--p. [71-72].
Shoemaker
Subjects
Sunday school literature.
Children's stories.
Conduct of life - Juvenile fiction.
Brothers and sisters - Juvenile fiction.
Women teachers - Juvenile fiction.
Obedience - Juvenile fiction.
Christian education of children.
Orphans - Juvenile fiction.
Young men - Juvenile fiction.
Women as authors.
Juvenile literature - 1825.
Cottage stories.
Publishers' catalogs - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia.
Additional Author
Taylor, Jane,
Sherwood,
Additional Corporate Author
American Sunday-School Union.
Place
United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
268.432 P544 1825
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1892 F044
Date Range
1892
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1892
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1892
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0016
People
Evans, Ann
Evans, John
Israel, Hannah
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Columbia
Wiconisco, Dauphin County
Place
Columbia
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1892 F044
Box Number
016
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Also: Evans, Ann. Place: Wiconisco, Dauphin County.
Renouncer: Israel, Hannah
Administrators: Lancaster Trust Company.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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A gift for the little ones at home

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Date of Publication
1857, c1854.
Call Number
808.89 P544 1857
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.B. Lippincott & Co.,
Date of Publication
1857, c1854.
Physical Description
128 p. : ill. ; 13 cm.
Series
The little ones' library
Notes
Series t.p., engraved.
In prose and verse.
Includes table of contents.
c. 1 inscribed Rachel R. Willson's book, c. 2 inscribed Mary T. Willson's book ; both bought December 23rd, 1860.
Subjects
Children's stories.
Children's poetry.
Additional Corporate Author
J.B. Lippincott & Co.
Place
United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
808.89 P544 1857
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #021
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0010
People
Hughes, Theophilus
Watts, Thomas
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia
Lancaster
Prisons
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1830 #021
Box Number
010
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 2, 2001.
Additional Notes
Prison.
Payment to
Hughes, Theophilus
for arresting and conveying to jail
Watts, Thomas. Vagrant.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #011
Date Range
1832
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment 1831 #456
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1832
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
Box 0012
People
Caldwell, John
McCreary, William
Grosh, Samuel
Search Terms
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Lancaster
Courthouses
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Order for Payment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1832 #011
Box Number
012
Notes
Never entered into Q&A.
Additional Notes
Courthouses.
Payment to auditors.
Caldwell, John.
McCreary, William.
Grosh, Samuel.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #385
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Maxwell, Hugh
Search Terms
Lancaster
Courthouses
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Columbia
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1831 #385
Box Number
011
Notes
Entered into Q&A Aug 10, 2001.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment for advertisments for the county.
Maxwell, Hugh.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail

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