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Message from the President of the United States to the two houses of Congress at the commencement of the first session of the thirty fifth congress

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16195
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
923.173 B918 1857 v.2
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
Cornelius Wendell, Printer,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
572 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Ex. doc. / House of Representatives, 35th Congress, 1st session ; no. 943
Notes
Entire volume is dedicated to Report of the Secretary of War, 1857.
Includes accompanying documents and reports.
Library has Vol. II
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Utah Expedition, 1857-1858.
United States - Politics and government - 1849-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918 1857 v.2
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Visitation of American vessels by officers of the British navy : message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19081
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Date of Publication
1858]
Call Number
923.173 B918 1858 Oversize
Alternate Title
Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives calling for information in reference to reported acts of visitation by officers of the British navy of American vessels in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Place of Publication
[Washington? D.C
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1858]
Physical Description
16 p.
Series
Doc. / 35th Congress, 2d session, House of Representatives. Ex. Doc ; no. 11.
Notes
Caption title.
"December 16, 1858. -- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and orderd to be printed."
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
United States - Foreign relations, - 1857-1861.
United States - Foreign relations - United Kingdom..
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918 1858 Oversize
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Speech of Hon. John J. Crittenden, of Kentucky, on the admission of the state of Kansas

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10420
Author
Crittenden, John J.
Date of Publication
[1858]
Call Number
973.891 B628
Responsibility
Delivered in the Senate of the United States, March 17, 1858.
Author
Crittenden, John J.
Place of Publication
[Washington]
Publisher
Printed by L. Towers
Date of Publication
[1858]
Physical Description
16 p. 25 cm.
Notes
Caption title.
Also published under title: Kansas -- the Lecompton constitution. Speech ...
Subjects
Kansas - Politics and government - 1854-1861 - Speeches in Congress.
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.891 B628
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The messages of President Buchanan. With an appendix containing sundry letters from members of his cabinet at the close of his presidential term, etc

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1798
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
923.173 B918
Responsibility
Compiled by J.B. Henry.
Corporate Author
United States. President (1857-1861 : Buchanan)
Place of Publication
New York
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
328 p. 23 cm.
Notes
Inscription by James Buchanan Henry.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government - 1857-1861.
Additional Author
Buchanan, James,
Henry, James Buchanan,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918
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Buchanan and Breckinridge. The democratic hand-book

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Author
Cluskey, M. W.
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
324.9 W317w 1856
Alternate Title
Democratic electoral hand-book
Responsibility
compiled by Mich. W. Cluskey, of Washington City, D.C. Recommended by the Democratic National Committee.
Author
Cluskey, M. W.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
Printed by R.A. Waters,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
26 pamphlets in 1 volume 23 cm
Notes
Binder's title: Democratic electoral handbook.
Signature of H. B. Swarr, 1856 on back of front cover.
Marbled boards bound in three-quarters leather, gold-stamped title on spine.
Subjects
Campaign literature, 1808
Campaign literature, 1856
Political science.
United States - Politics and government - 1853-1857.
United States.
Additional Corporate Author
Democratic Party. National Committee, 1852-1856.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
324.9 W317w 1856
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Life of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1045
Author
Curtis, George Ticknor,
Date of Publication
1883.
Call Number
923.173 B918c
Responsibility
by George Ticknor Curtis ...
Author
Curtis, George Ticknor,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & Brothers,
Date of Publication
1883.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts. (ports.) 23 cm.
Notes
Includes note of explanation on p. 625-626 of v. 1, not found in another issue of the same year.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918c
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The life and public services of James Buchanan : late minister to England and formerly minister to Russia : Senator and Representative in Congress, and Secretary of State : including the most important of his state papers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1046
Author
Horton, R. G.
Edition
Authorized ed.
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
923.173 B918h
Responsibility
by R.G. Horton.
Author
Horton, R. G.
Edition
Authorized ed.
Place of Publication
New York : Cincinnati
Publisher
Derby & Jackson ; H.W. Derby & Co.,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
xi, 13-428 p. : port. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Campaign literature, 1856
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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Brief replies to several charges against James Buchanan, Democratic candidate for president

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17499
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
923.173 W317 1856
Responsibility
Comp. by a North Carolinian.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
Capital City Press,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
16 p. 25 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
North Carolina - Campaign Literature, 1856.
Additional Author
North Carolinian.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 W317 1856
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The life and public services of James Buchanan

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16508
Author
Horton, R. G.
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
923.173 B918h 1857
Responsibility
President of the United States ; including his inaugural address, and the most important of his state papers, by R.G. Horton.
Author
Horton, R. G.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Derby & Jackson,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
450 p. : port. ; 19 cm.
Notes
Bound in half leather and marbled papers with marbled endpapers.
Bookplate of Redmond Conygnham, No. 3429.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918h 1857
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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

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17664
Date of Publication
1888.
Call Number
352 H236
Responsibility
compiled by John H. Landis.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
New Era Printing House ,
Date of Publication
1888.
Physical Description
143 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Notes
Includes advertisements.
Subjects
Federal government - United States.
United States - Politics and government.
Pennsylvania - Politics and government.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government.
Additional Author
Landis, John H.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
352 H236
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Kansas and the Supreme court. Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire. Delivered in the United States Senate, January 19 and 21, 1858

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14026
Author
Hale, John P.
Date of Publication
1858]
Call Number
973.891 B628
Author
Hale, John P.
Place of Publication
[Washington
Publisher
Buell & Blanchard, printers,
Date of Publication
1858]
Physical Description
16 p. 25 cm.
Notes
Caption title.
Subjects
United States. - Supreme Court.
Slavery - United States
Kansas - Politics and government - 1854-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.891 B628
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Speech of Hon. James H. Hammond, of South Carolina, on the admission of Kansas, under the Lecompton Constitution : delivered in the Senate of the United States, March 4, 1858

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10487
Author
Hammond, James Henry,
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
973.891 B628
  1 website  
Author
Hammond, James Henry,
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
Printed by L. Towers,
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
15 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Caption title: Kansas-Lecompton Constitution.
James Henry Hammond (November 15, 1807 - November 13, 1864) was an attorney, politician and planter from South Carolina. He served as a United States Representative from 1835 to 1836, the 60th Governor of South Carolina from 1842 to 1844, and United States Senator from 1857 to 1860. He was considered one of the major spokesmen in favor of slavery in the years before the American Civil War.He popularized the phrase that "Cotton is King" in his March 4, 1858, speech to the US Senate. [from Wikipedia]
Subjects
Statehood (American politics)
Kansas - Politics and government - 1854-1861 - Speeches in Congress.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.891 B628
Websites
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The Congressional Glove : containing the debates and proceedings of the second session of the thirty-fifth Congress also of the special session of the senate / by John C. Rives

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19530
Author
Rives, John C.
Date of Publication
1859.
Call Number
328.7302 W317 1859 Oversize
Author
Rives, John C.
Place of Publication
City of Washington
Date of Publication
1859.
Physical Description
xliv, 1042-1692; iii-xii; 1-364 p. 30 cm.
Dates of Publication
February 17, 1859 - March 11, 1859.
Notes
Includes index.
Estate of Simon Cameron.
Subjects
Political Science.
United States - Politics and government.
United States.
Additional Corporate Author
United States. Congress
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
328.7302 W317 1859 Oversize
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Life and achievements of James Addams Beaver . Early life, military services and public career

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Author
Burr, Frank A.,
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
923.5 B386b
Responsibility
By Frank A. Burr.
Author
Burr, Frank A.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Ferguson brothers & company, printers,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
224 p. incl. 2 facsim. pl., 2 port. (incl.front.) 3 maps. 19 cm.
Notes
Military services of J.A. Beaver, commander of the 148th Pennsylvania infantry: p. 22-179.
Subjects
Beaver, James Addams, - 1837-1914.
Pennsylvania infantry - 148th regiment, 1862-1865.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.5 B386b
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My experiences mid shot and shell and in rebel den, a graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the entire civil war

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Author
Urban, John W.
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
817 U72m
  1 website  
Alternate Title
Battle field and prison pen, or Through the war, and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons
Responsibility
By John W. Urban ...
Author
Urban, John W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
For the author,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
xi, [1], 13-633 p. incl. plates, front., plates, ports.
Notes
Other editions published under titles, "Battle field and prison pen," "Through the war and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons."
Contents
Contents : The Overt Act of Treason and It's effect North and South --- Advance of the Grand Army From Washington and It's Defeat at Bull Run --- Departure of McClellan's Army For the Peninsula --- Advance of McDowell From Washington --- The Seven Days Fight On the Peninsula -- My First Capture --- Army of The Potomac and McClellan's Defence of The Capital --- Extravagant Errors, Halleck and Stanton In Control --- General Lee's Invasion of Pennsylvania and The Battle of Gettysburg --- Northern Campaign, Confederate Authorities Desperate --- Battle of The Wilderness , Our Capture and Recapture --- Advance of Grant's Forces -- Andersonville --- Hanging of The Thieves --- Enlargement of Our Prison --- Andersonville In August --- Millen Prison --- Florence Prison --- St. John's Gollege Hospital
Summary
The author tells of his experiences in the Civil War, including time spent in Confederate prisons.
Subjects
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Prisoners and prisons.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817 U72m
Websites
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Battle field and prison pen, or Through the war, and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons. A graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the whole period of the late war for the Union

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Author
Urban, John W.
Date of Publication
[1882]
Call Number
817 U72b
Responsibility
By John W. Urban ...
Author
Urban, John W.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Hubbard Brothers,
Date of Publication
[1882]
Physical Description
xii, 13-422 p. front., plates. ports. 19 1/2 cm.
Subjects
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Prisoners and prisons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817 U72b
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Transactions of the first annual reunion of the 122d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers: Held at Lancaster, Pa., Thursday, May 17, 1883

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo21091
Corporate Author
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)
Date of Publication
1884.
Call Number
973.748 T772
Corporate Author
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
The New Era Steam Printing House,
Date of Publication
1884.
Physical Description
49 pages ; 23 cm
Notes
Caption title.
Reproduction by Scholar Select.
Summary
This volume includes the complete text of two orations made at the reunion as well as a history of the regiment. There are many details concerning the formation, the logistics, and the tasks of the 122d Regiment.
Subjects
United States. - Army. - Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)
Regimental histories.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories.
Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories.
Pennsylvania.
United States.
History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.748 T772
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Journal of Capt. Jonathan Heart on the march with his company from Connecticut to Fort Pitt, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from the seventh of September, to the twelfth of October, 1785, inclusive : to which is added the Dickinson-Harmar correspondence of 1784-5 ; the whole illustrated with notes and preceded by a biographical sketch of Captain Heart by Consul Willshire Butterfield

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3954
Author
Heart, Jonathan,
Date of Publication
1885.
Call Number
923.5 H436b
Author
Heart, Jonathan,
Place of Publication
Albany
Publisher
J. Munsell's Sons,
Date of Publication
1885.
Physical Description
xv, 94 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
"Edition of 150 copies."
Includes Dickinson-Harmar correspondence of 1784-5.
Subjects
Heart, Jonathan, - 1748-1791.
United States. - Army. - Infantry, 1st.
Indians of North America - Ohio River Valley.
Ohio River Valley - History.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pittsburgh (Pa.) - History.
United States - History - Confederation, 1783-1789.
Additional Author
Butterfield, Consul Willshire,
Dickinson, John,
Harmar, Josiah,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.5 H436b
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The ladies of the White House, or, In the home of the presidents : being a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the presidents from Washington to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1678
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Date of Publication
1881.
Call Number
920.7 H745
  1 website  
Responsibility
by Laura C. Holloway.
Author
Holloway, Laura C.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Bradley, Garretson,
Date of Publication
1881.
Physical Description
736 p., [30] leaves of plates : ill., ports. ; 23 cm.
Summary
Biographical sketches of the First Ladies of the White House from presidents Washington to Garfield.
Subjects
Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.
Presidents - United States
Women
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
920.7 H745
Websites
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Speech of Hon. Henry Wilson, of Massachusetts, on the President's message on the Lecompton Constitution, delivered in the Senate, February 3d and 4th, 1858

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo10488
Author
Wilson, Henry,
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
973.891 B628
  1 website  
Author
Wilson, Henry,
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.]
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
16 p. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Caption title.
Summary
Speech was in opposition to this proposed constitution for the new state of Kansas which would have made Kansas a slave state.
Subjects
Kansas - Politics and government - 1854-1861 - Speeches in Congress.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.891 B628
Websites
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