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Itinerary

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Memorandum of the travels of Thomas Welsh

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F02

Date Range: 1844-1845

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Memorandum of the travels of Thomas Welsh

Description: Memorandum of Thomas Welsh which details his travel from Washington to Pittsburgh to Cincinnati in 1844 and to Fort Smith in 1845. Mentions William Herbert, Major Johnson, J. Lewis, Mr. Parkerson, Mr. Slicer, and Napoleon Wolf.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1844-1845

Creation Date: 1844-1845

Year Range From: 1844

Year Range To: 1845

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Herbert, William; Johnson, Major; Lewis, J.; Parkerson, Mr.; Slicer, Mr.; Welsh, Thomas; Wolf, Napoleon

Subjects: Baltimore (Md.); Cincinnati (Ohio); Fort Smith (Ark.); Itineraries; Pittsburgh (Pa.); Washington (D.C.)

Search Terms: Baltimore, Maryland; Cincinnati, Ohio; Fort Smith, Arkansas; Itineraries; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Washington, DC

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Itinerary

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Generally good. Some edge discoloration, stains, and creasing, but largely intact.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F02

Notes: Added to PP 12/19/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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: TW-A-XX-02

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Poem

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Poem about young love attributed to James Buchanan

Object ID: JBFP 1.4.2.002

Date Range: 1842/03/18

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Poem about young love attributed to James Buchanan

Description: Poem about young love attributed to Buchanan but not in his hand. Could be a poem copied from a poet unknown. Washington, D.C.

Date Range: 1842/03/18

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 5

People: Buchanan, James

Subjects: Poetry

Search Terms: Poetry; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Poem

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 4

Object ID: JBFP 1.4.2.002

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

Notes: May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.680

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 4, Subseries 2, Folder 2

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Poem

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Poem, “Oh No! I’ll Never Bet”

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01i

Date Range: 1840

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Poem, “Oh No! I’ll Never Bet”

Description: “Oh No! I’ll Never Bet,” a humorous poem about the dangers of gambling transcribed from the Niles Intelligencer Democrat newspaper (Niles, Berrien County, Michigan). Transcribed by Thomas Welsh. 4 stanzas, 16 lines. The date of the poem is not identified. Note: Also printed in The Pontiac Weekly Jacksonian, Pontiac, Michigan, 18 December 1840. Not attributed.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1840

Creation Date: 1840

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Gambling; Poetry; Niles intelligencer democrat (Niles, Michigan)

Search Terms: Poetry; Gambling; Niles Intelligencer Democrat (Niles, Michigan)

Extent: 1 item, 1 page to scan

Object Name: Poem

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Notes: Fair condition. No material tears or significant fraying. There are several smudges over a portion of the poem.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01i

Notes: Added to PP 12/19/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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: TW-A-XX-01(i)

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Poem, "The Clarion"

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01s

Date Range: 1841-1842

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Poem, "The Clarion"

Description: Poem, "The Clarion." The first part was transcribed by Thomas Welsh, second part was evidently written by Thomas Welsh. The first eight lines are the first two stanzas from a temperance piece called "The Clarion” that appeared in a number of temperance journals in the early nineteenth century, including the Journal of the American Temperance Union, January 1841 and The Washingtonian (Augusta, Georgia), September 17, 1842. Second part seems to be an original 14 line poem by Welsh; first lines reads "Sweet one, please tell me why art thou so sad." The dates of the poems are not specified.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1841-1842

Creation Date: 1841-1842

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Poetry; Temperance

Search Terms: Poetry; Temperance

Extent: 1 item, 1 page to scan

Object Name: Poem

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Good condition. No material tears or significant fraying.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesA_F01_It01s

Notes: Added to PP 12/19/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-A-XX-01(s)

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

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Orders, Military

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from the War Department

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F08

Date Range: 1848/01/19

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from the War Department

Description: Pre-printed form on War Department letterhead with the appropriate blanks filled in noting that Thomas Welsh has been appointed as 2nd Lieutenant, 11th Regiment of Infantry, effective December 30, 1847; includes handwritten instructions to report to the Commanding Officer, Fort Columbus, New York, for temporary duty and to report, by letter, to his Commanding Officer, City of Mexico, for assignment. Also includes instructions for accepting assignment through the Adjutant General's office. Signed by William Learned Marcy, Secretary of War.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1848/01/19

Creation Date: 1848/01/19

Creator: United States. War Department

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Marcy, William Learned; Welsh, Thomas

Other Creators: Marcy, William L. (William Learned), 1786-1857

Subjects: United States. War Department; Mexican War, 1846-1848; Fort Columbus (N.Y.); Mexico City (Mexico); Military promotions; Military orders

Search Terms: Fort Columbus, New York; Mexico City, Mexico; War Department; Mexican War; Military promotions; Military orders

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Orders, Military

Language: English

Condition: Poor

Condition Notes: Top left corner is torn. There is a major tear along one of the fold lines. Conservation is needed. Extremely Fragile.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F08

Notes: Added to PP 12/21/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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: TW-B-48-03

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Letter

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to James Buchanan

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F12

Date Range: 1848/07/01

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to James Buchanan

Description: Handwritten letter from Thomas Welsh to James Buchanan, Secretary of State, requesting assistance or advice in seeking a commission in the peace establishment of the army. Note: along with MG0828 SeriesB F13 shows his concern over facing a return to civilian life with a serious leg wound.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1848/07/01

Creation Date: 1848/07/01

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Welsh, Thomas; Buchanan, James; Givens, Mr.

Subjects: Fort Hamilton (New York, N.Y.); Wounds and injuries; Letters; Mexican War, 1846-1848

Search Terms: Fort Hamilton, New York; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; Wounds and injuries; Letters; Mexican War

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Very good.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F12

Notes: Added to PP 12/21/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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: TW-B-48-07

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Letter

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Major Van Ness

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F13

Date Range: 1848/07/28

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Letter from Thomas Welsh to Major Van Ness

Description: Handwritten letter from Thomas Welsh to Major Van Ness seeking a settlement of accounts upon discharge and a request for three months of extra pay for a leave of absence. Note: Welsh refers to himself as a disabled soldier which along with MG0828 SeriesB F12, shows his concern over facing a return to civilian life with a serious leg wound.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1848/07/28

Creation Date: 1848/07/01

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Welsh, Thomas; Van Ness, Eugene

Subjects: Fort Hamilton (New York, N.Y.); Wounds and injuries; Letters; Mexican War, 1846-1848; Mexico City (Mexico); United States. Army--Leaves and furloughs

Search Terms: Mexico City, Mexico; Fort Hamilton, New York; Letters; Correspondence; Wounds and injuries; Mexican War; Leave of absence

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Good condition, with small tears around the edge, and discoloration on the folds.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesB_F13

Notes: Added to PP 12/21/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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: TW-B-48-08

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Drawing

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Collection: Alice Caldwell Papers

Title: Manuscript book of poetry, with drawings and eulogy

Object ID: MG0576_F001

Date Range: 1827-1853

Caldwell Papers contain poetry written and compiled by Alice Caldwell of Lancaster and three of her drawings. Tucked inside the manuscript volume was a eulogy for Robert Scott, composed by Henry Carter. Creator: Caldwell, Alice. Conditions for Access: No restrictions. Conditions Governing Reproductions

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Collection: Alice Caldwell Papers

Title: Manuscript book of poetry, with drawings and eulogy

Description: Manuscript book of poetry compiled by Alice Caldwell of Lancaster. Some poems, songs and hymns are copied from other sources, but some may be original. She signed and dated each composition. 1837-1839, 1853.; Insert 1 Three drawings by Alice Caldwell; Two drawings of a vase with intertwined flowers. 28 September 1827.; Branch with two peaches and at the side a smaller bird with a flower in its beak. 28 October 1831.; Insert 2 Eulogy, "On the Death of Robert Scott," composed by Henry Carter. Mr. Scott, a native of Little Britain, Lancaster County, died of Erysipelas Fever in California. No date.

Date Range: 1827-1853

Year Range From: 1827

Year Range To: 1853

Date of Accumulation: 1827-1853

Creator: Caldwell, Alice

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 12

People: Caldwell, Alice; Carter, Henry; Scott, Robert

Other Creators: Carter, Henry

Subjects: Drawings; Eulogies; Hymns; Poetry

Search Terms: Drawings; Eulogies; Finding aids; Hymns; Manuscript groups; Poetry

Extent: 5 items

Object Name: Poem; Drawing

Language: English

Object ID: MG0576_F001

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Alice Caldwell Papers, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 2010.MG0576.F1

Other Numbers: MG-576, Folder 1

Other Number: MG-576, Folder 1

Classification: MG0576

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by HST, 16 June 2010. Added to database 1 December 2021.

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