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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Date Range
1856/09
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Date Range
1856/09
Creation Date
September 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hershey, Christian
Mumma, Jacob
Mumma, Jonas
Stahl, George W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Blacksmiths
Search Terms
Blacksmith shops
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Place
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Mumma, Jacob. Agent, second defendant.
Blacksmith shop.
Stahl, George W. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
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Credit
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Date Range
1856/02
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Date Range
1856/02
Creation Date
February 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Black, Adam Ross
Dennis, Abraham
Flora, David
McCloy, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Eden Twp.
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Place
Eden Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Building.
McCloy, Alexander; Black, Adam Ross. Contractors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Date Range
1858/04
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
Date Range
1858/04
Creation Date
April 1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Bear, Gabriel
Reist, Henry B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Flour mills
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Mills
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Grist mill and flour mill.
Reist, Henry B. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Credit
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
APR 1858 F047 ML
Description Level
Item
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed against Gottlieb Young
Object ID
FEB 1858 F035 ML
Date Range
1858/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed against Gottlieb Young
Date Range
1858/02
Creation Date
February 1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Betz, Jacob
Young, Gottlieb
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Dwellings
Houses
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1858 F035 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Betz, Jacob. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Date Range
1857/05
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Description
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Date Range
1857/05
Creation Date
May 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Gross, Jacob L.
Carpenter, Ephraim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Ephrata Twp.
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Sawmills
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill and saw mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Date Range
1855/12
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Description
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Date Range
1855/12
Creation Date
December 1855
Year
1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Bitner, C. A.
Kieffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Gristmills
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Kieffer, Christian. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Date Range
1847/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Description
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Date Range
1847/02
Creation Date
February 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Martin, George
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mechanics' Liens
Gristmills
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Description Level
Item
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Morris
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F023
Date Range
1853
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of John Morris
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
1853
Year
1853
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Fisher, J. W.
Hess, Jeremiah
Locher, Henry C.
Long, Henry Grimler
Morris, John
Vondersmith, D. B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Charge: stealing
Habeas corpus
Persons of color
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1853 F023
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
005
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.
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Charged with stealing.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Morris, John.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition, includes copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permsision to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Case Number
810.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Charles Bennet
Object ID
Habeas 1854 F001
Date Range
1854
  1 document  
Collection
Habeas Corpus Papers
Title
Habeas Corpus Paper of Charles Bennet
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
1854
Year
1854
Creator
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0005
People
Bennet, Charles
Fondersmith, D. B.
Locher, Henry C.
Long, Henry Grimler
Souders, Jacob
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
African Americans--History
Habeas corpus
Search Terms
Persons of color
Habeas corpus
Charge: drunk and disorderly conduct
Petitions
Object Name
Writ
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Habeas 1854 F001
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Box Number
005
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.
Notes
The text of the writ is cut off on the left side--may have been printed askew.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Additional Notes
Charged with drunken and disorderly conduct.
Person of color.
Petitioner: Bennet, Charles.
Filed against: Locher, Henry C. Occupation: prisonkeeper.
Petition.
Copy of warrant of commitment.
Habeas corpus, includes answer and decision.
3 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Case Number
813.000
Classification
RG 01-00 2313
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation from Benjamin Shaw and William Edwards to dine with the Court of Assistants of the Fishmongers Company
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.017d
Date Range
1853/09/29
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation from Benjamin Shaw and William Edwards to dine with the Court of Assistants of the Fishmongers Company
Description
Invitation from Benjamin Shaw and William Edwards to dine with the Court of Assistants of the Fishmongers Company. London.
Date Range
1853/09/29
Creator
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers (London, England)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Shaw, Benjamin
Edwards, William
Subjects
Invitation cards
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers (London, England)
Search Terms
Invitations
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers (London, England)
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 3.5 x 5 in.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 5
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.017d
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.385d
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 5, Subseries 1, Folder 17d
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation from W. C. Laurie to attend the Anniversary of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.016a
Date Range
1855/04/26
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation from W. C. Laurie to attend the Anniversary of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
Description
Invitation from W. C. Laurie to attend the Anniversary of the Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress. Printed. Board Room, 10 Finsbury Chambers.
Date Range
1855/04/26
Creator
Laurie, W. C.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Laurie, W. C.
Subjects
Invitation cards
Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
Search Terms
Invitations
Society of Friends of Foreigners in Distress
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 9.75 in.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 5
Object ID
JBFP 1.5.1.016a
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.386a
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 5, Subseries 1, Folder 16a
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Democratic ticket for Virginia for Presidential Election, 1856
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.1.012
Date Range
1856
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Democratic ticket for Virginia for Presidential Election, 1856
Description
Democratic ticket for Virginia depicting engravings of James Buchanan, candidate for President, and J. C. Breckinridge, candidate for Vice President. The list of electors for Virginia include their districts and the counties they represented. The election was held on Tuesday, 4 November 1856.
Reverse: Richard Bartlett for [Congress Garnet]
Lithograph by Ritchie & Dunnavant, Richmond, Virginia.
Date Range
1856
Creation Date
1856
Creator
Virginia. State Board of Elections
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Barbour, James
Breckenridge, John Cabell
Buchanan, James
Campbell, Thomas H.
Clemens, Sherrard
Dillard, A. Hughes
Floyd, John B.
Garland, James
Goode, John, Jr.
Harris, John T.
Hays, Samuel L.
Jones, Alex
Massenburg, E. W.
Montague, R. L.
Pendleton, A. G.
Taliaferro, William B.
Tucker, J. Randolph
Subjects
Elections--Virginia
Electoral college--United States
Presidents--Election
Virginia. State Board of Elections
Search Terms
Democratic ticket
List of electors (Virginia)
Engravings
State Board of Elections, Virginia
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7.25 in.
Object Name
Ticket, Political
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2006-01-20
Condition Notes
Yellowing paper, jagged, cut left front edge, foled into eighths with small hole on back center fold thru to 'nn' of Pennsyvania' on front. Acid burn marks on back in form of newspaper clippings. Ink signature burning thru to front.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.1.012
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
MG0096 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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS2006.004.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 12
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to Dr. Samuel Welchens for the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.001
Date Range
1857/03/04
  1 document     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to Dr. Samuel Welchens for the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Description
Invitation to Dr. Samuel Welchens, Lancaster, for the Grand National Inauguration Ball, Judiciary Square, Washington; includes names of managers between two columns representing the states with the inscriptions “Constitution of the United States” and “The Union Must be Preserved” on the bottom. With envelope.
Date Range
1857/03/04
Creator
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Welchens, Samuel
Subjects
Toppan, Carpenter & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Invitation cards
Balls (Parties)
Inauguration
Search Terms
Grand National Inauguration Ball
Balls (Parties)
Invitations
Inaugurations
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 item, 4 pages to scan, 7.5 x 10.75 in.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.001
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.054
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 2, Folder 1
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.008
Date Range
[1857]
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Description
Invitation to the Grand National Inauguration Ball, Judiciary Square, Washington; includes names of managers between two columns representing the states with the inscriptions “Constitution of the United States” and “The Union Must be Preserved” on the bottom. Invitee unknown. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
[1857]
Creator
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Toppan, Carpenter & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Invitation cards
Balls (Parties)
Inauguration
Search Terms
Grand National Inauguration Ball
Invitations
Balls (Parties)
Inaugurations
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan,7 x 10.5 in.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.008
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS2000.022.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 2, Folder 8
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.011
Date Range
1857
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Invitation to the Grand National Inauguration Ball
Description
Invitation to the Grand National Inauguration Ball, Judiciary Square, Washington; includes names of managers between two columns representing the states with the inscriptions “Constitution of the United States” and “The Union Must be Preserved” on the bottom. Invitee unknown. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1857
Creator
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Toppan, Carpenter & Company (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Invitation cards
Balls (Parties)
Inauguration
Search Terms
Grand National Inauguration Ball
Invitations
Balls (Parties)
Inaugurations
Toppan, Carpenter & Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 7 x 10.5 in.
Object Name
Invitation
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.2.011
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS2003.016
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 2, Folder 11
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
“Short answers to reckless fabrication, against the Democratic candidate for president, James Buchanan”
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.1.013
Date Range
1856
  1 document     32 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
“Short answers to reckless fabrication, against the Democratic candidate for president, James Buchanan”
Description
Booklet of 32 pages providing “Short answers to reckless fabrication, against the Democratic candidate for president, James Buchanan.” Addressing such topics as the “drop of blood” falsehood, the War of 1812, Buchanan and Andrew Jackson, Buchanan and Henry Clay, Buchanan and the laboring man, Buchanan’s character at home, Buchanan and Pittsburgh, opinions of neighbors, Buchanan’s character, Buchanan and the Ostend Manifesto, and James B. Clay, son of Henry, praising Buchanan.
Date Range
1856
Creator
William Rice, Book and Job Printers
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 5
People
Buchanan, James
Jackson, Andrew
Clay, Henry
Clay, James Brown
Subjects
Presidential candidates
Political campaigns
United States--History--War of 1812
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Search Terms
Presidential candidates
Political campaigns
Ostend Manifesto
War of 1812
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
William Rice, Book and Job Printers
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 32 pages to scan, 5.5 x 8.75 in.
Object Name
Book
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 1.3.1.013
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS2004.005
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 13
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Ledger Carrier’s Annual Greeting to Their Subscribers
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.002
Date Range
1859
  2 documents     1 image  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Ledger Carrier’s Annual Greeting to Their Subscribers
Description
Ledger Carrier’s Annual Greeting to Their Subscribers. Declaration of Independence in small print below image of the signers. Surrounding both are portraits of the fifteen presidents of the United States. Presumably published late in 1858 by Swain & Abell, publisher of the Public ledger, Philadelphia, Pa., for distribution on or about New Year’s Day. Engraved and printed by Illman & Sons, 603 Arch St. Philada., [1858]. Philadelphia.
Date Range
1859
Creator
Illman & Sons
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Public ledger (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Illman & Sons
United States. Declaration of Independence
Search Terms
Public Ledger (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Illman & Sons
Declaration of Independence
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 1 page to scan, 19.5 x 23 in.
Object Name
Broadside
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 6
Object ID
JBFP 1.6.2.002
Location of Originals
Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 6, 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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to George W. Berntheisel
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.089
Date Range
1859/08/30
  2 documents     8 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to George W. Berntheisel
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to George W. Berntheisel acknowledging receipt of his letter, apologizing for not writing a longer letter, and enclosing a copy an engraving of “Hon James Buchanan” by Draper, Welch & Co. With envelope and Presidential seal. Date from envelope, because top half of first page is cut off.
Date Range
1859/08/30
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Berntheisel, George Washington
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Buchanan Collections
Correspondence
Draper, Welch and Company
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Letters
Presidential seals
Extent
3 items, 6 pages to scan, 2.75 x 8 in., 3.25 x 5.5 in. and 9 x 9 cm., Wax seal
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.089
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.045a-c
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 89
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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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter of introduction from James Buchanan for William Carpenter
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.043
Date Range
1850/06/17
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter of introduction from James Buchanan for William Carpenter
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to “Whom It May Concern” introducing in glowing terms William Carpenter, Esquire. Lancaster.
Date Range
1850/06/17
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Carpenter, William
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Letters of introduction
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 7 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.043
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.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.648
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 43
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.
Images
Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.046
Date Range
1851/02/25
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane with chatter about Harriet Parker, Eskridge, Mr. Baker, and Mr. Pleasanton, who approves of Harriet’s conduct. Wheatland, near Lancaster.
Date Range
1851/02/25
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Baker, Joseph Boyd
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Parker, Harriet
Pleasonton, Mr.
Lane, Elliott Eskridge
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Conduct of life
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Personal conduct
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.046
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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Accession Number
JBMS1995.072
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 46
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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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