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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
List of contributors to the new stand of colors presented to the 79th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F028_It06
Date Range
1863/03/01
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
List of contributors to the new stand of colors presented to the 79th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Description
Copy of the list of contributors to the new stand of colors presented to the 79th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
"We, the undersigned agree to pay the sums set opposite our names ($1. each) for the purpose of purchasing a stand of colors for the 79th Pennsylvania (Lancaster County) Regiment of Volunteers, commanded by Col. Henry A. Hambright--to be presented as a testimonial of the high regard and esteem in which they are held by their fellow-citizens at home, for their admirable discipline and unflinching bravery at Chaplin Hills and Chattanooga."
The names have been recorded in the copy, they are not the original signatures and may not be accurate.
Date Range
1863/03/01
Creation Date
1 March 1863
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Alexander, Elizabeth Old Hopkins
Alexander, James K.
Atlee, John Light, Jr.
Atlee, William Augustus
Baer, Reuben A.
Baker, Daniel G.
Baker, Philip S.
Balmer, Andrew
Bard, Abraham Swope
Barnes, James
Barnitz, H. S.
Barr, George R.
Baumgardner, Henry
Bausman, Jacob
Best, John
Betzer, Uriah
Black, James
Bletz, Frederick Sehner
Bowers, J.
Bowman, Jesse
Boyd, Stephen William Porter
Breneman, George Ford
Breneman, William Adam
Brinton, John Ferree
Brinton, William Penn
Brooks, William P.
Brown, Amos
Brubaker, George
Buckins, Charles
Bushong, Amos
Carpenter, James C.
Carpenter, William
Champneys, Benjamin
Christ, F. H.
Clark, Edward
Cochran, John Jefferson
Conrad, P. C.
Coyle, James
Daugherty, John S.
Dellinger, John
Denlinger, John
Dickey, Oliver James
Dietrich, H., Jr.
Diller, William
Ditmars, A. D.
Doner, John
Dysart, James P.
Eckert, John V.
Ellmaker, Nathaniel
Erisman, Emanuel J.
Eshleman, Benjamin
Eshleman, John
Evans, John
Evans, Robert A.
Fahnestock, Henry
Fitzpatrick, Philip
Fordney, Henry
Fordney, William Bush
Frantz, Andrew M.
Gable, John Starke
Gast, Christian
Gast, Conrad
Gill, William L.
Good, J. B.
Gormley, James
Graham, Dana
Gumpf, William
Hager, C.
Haldy, Lewis
Hamp, Christian
Harnish, David S.
Hauk, A. A.
Heinitsh, Charles A.
Heistand, John A.
Heitshu, George H.
Herr, A. M.
Herr, Christian G.
Herr, Daniel
Hershey, Jacob H.
Hiffler, Laurence
Hildebrand, John
Hiller, Casper
Holbrook, Marcus D.
Hood, Alexander H.
Huber, Henry
Johns, John
Johns, Peter
Kauffman, Jacob S.
Kemper, Levi G.
Kenegy, John
King, David
Kline, George Messersmith
Knapp, Laurentz
Konigmacher, A.
Krabill, J. E.
Krugh, John H.
Lanars, J.
Lechler, Anthony
Lechler, Jacob
Lee, Amos
Leman, C. C.
Leman, William
Levan, George
Livingston, John Boyd
Long, Henry Grimler
Long, Isaac
Long, K. H.
Long, Robert
Look, Z. R.
Malone, Michael
Markley, George H.
Martin, B. B.
Masten, Peter
Mayer, D. H.
McCleary, C.
McEvoy, Patrick
McGovern, John
McGrann, John
McGrann, Richard
Meixell, Andrew
Metzger, John, Jr.
Miller, Samuel H.
Miller, Theodore
Miller, William
Morton, William
Murphy, John
Musselman, C. L.
Myers, James
Myers, John P.
Myers, William H.
North, Henry M.
Parker, Samuel
Parry, Henry B.
Peters, Abraham, Jr.
Peters, Mary
Pinkerton, Henry
Porter, Thomas C.
Purcel, James
Pyfer, William L.
Rathvon, H.
Reed, George Krug
Reese, John
Reigart, Emanuel C.
Reist, Levi S.
Rengier, Charles Frederick
Richards, Luther
Rohrer, Israel
Russell, John R.
Sailes, William
Sanderson, Alfred
Sanderson, George
Schroder, Francis
Sener, J. Frederick
Sener, John Frederick
Shaeffer, Bartram A.
Shaffner, John
Shank, Abraham
Sheaff, John A.
Skiles, John D.
Slaymaker, Henry Edwin
Smith, Abraham Herr
Smith, Frederick
Smith, James
Smoker, John R.
Springer, Abraham J.
Stephens, H. R.
Stewart, James
Stone, J. S.
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Swentzel, A.
Trivets, J. M.
Wenger, Joel
Widmyer, Christian
Wiley, William B.
Williams, William
Wise, John
Witmer, Ann
Wolf, David Kemper
Wolf, T.
Yecher, B.
Yundt, Edwin Henry
Zahm, Edward J.
Zahm, Godleib M.
Zahm, H. S.
Subjects
Standards, Military
United States. Army--Flags
Search Terms
79th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment (1861-1865)
Altick and McGinnis
Beahm and Potts
Campbell and Marshal
Civil War
D. Bair and Company
Deaner and Scaum
Flags
Fundraising
Gable and Brother
Lowry and Okesan
Martin and Lantz
Paulick and McCuly
United States Army
Wentz and Brother
Extent
1 item, 10 pages to scan
Object Name
List
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F028_It06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 28, Item 6
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 28 December 2023.
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
The office of Drexel & Co. received payment from Hiram B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.037
Date Range
1869/06/13
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
The office of Drexel & Co. received payment from Hiram B. Swarr
Description
The office of Drexel & Co., stock brokers, received payment from Hiram B. Swarr, executor, for United States and Philadelphia bonds with a total value of $22,439.75. U. S. revenue stamp attached. 34 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
Date Range
1869/06/13
Creator
Drexel & Co.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Bonds
Drexel, Morgan & Co.
Executors and administrators
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Stocks
Search Terms
Bonds
Buchanan Collections
Drexel & Co.
Executors and administrators
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Receipts
Stocks
Extent
1 item, 2 page to scan, 12 x 21 cm.
Object Name
Receipt
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.037
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 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 37
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
J. Mercer received payment from H. B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.046
Date Range
1869/12/24
  1 document     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
J. Mercer received payment from H. B. Swarr
Description
J. Mercer, clerk, received payment from H. B. Swarr, trustee of Harriet Lane Johnston Trust, for Order of Court approval of investments made for said trust. Lancaster.
Date Range
1869/12/24
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Mercer, J.
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Subjects
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Trusts and trustees
Probate records
Search Terms
Receipts
Trusts and trustees
Probate records
Buchanan Collections
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 7.2 x 8 in.
Object Name
Receipt
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.046
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.
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
JBMS1996.046a
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 46
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Second Administrators’ Account of Edward Young Buchanan and H. B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.058
Date Range
1868/06/10
  1 document     6 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Second Administrators’ Account of Edward Young Buchanan and H. B. Swarr
Description
Second Administrators’ Account of Edward Young Buchanan and H. B. Swarr listing his debits and credits including a credit from William B. Reed and wife, Mary L. Reed for a biographical work they did not write. Lancaster.
Date Range
1868/06/10
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Buchanan, Edward Young
Reed, Mary L.
Reed, William Bradford
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Estates (Law)
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Biographies
Probate records
Search Terms
Administrators' accounts
Estate settlement
Executors and administrators
Decedents' estates
Biographies
Probate records
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan, 37 x 23.5 cm.
Object Name
Statement, Financial
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.058
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
JBMS1995.698
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 58
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Account of H. B. Swarr, one of the executors of James Buchanan, with Farmers’ National Bank of Lancaster
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.101
Date Range
1868-1870
  1 document     60 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Account of H. B. Swarr, one of the executors of James Buchanan, with Farmers’ National Bank of Lancaster
Description
Account of H. B. Swarr, one of the executors of James Buchanan, with Farmers’ National Bank of Lancaster listing the debits and credits of the of James Buchanan’s estate, the final balance being $7693.15; also lists four collections for June and July of 1868. 1 leather-bound volume. Lancaster.
Date Range
1868-1870
Year Range From
1868
Year Range To
1870
Creator
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Lancaster County)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 2
People
Buchanan, James
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Decedents' estates
Estates (Law)
Executors and administrators
Probate records
Search Terms
Administrators' accounts
Buchanan Collections
Decedents' estates
Estate settlement
Executors and administrators
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Probate records
Extent
1 item, 60 pages to scan
Object Name
Book, Account
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 2
Object ID
JBFP 6.2.1.101
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
JBB1996.176.1
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 2, Subseries 1, Folder 101
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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from E. J. Lee
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.008
Date Range
1867/08/18
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from E. J. Lee
Description
Letter to H. B. Swarr from E. J. Lee stating that in January he was elected president of the Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company and that a suit has been brought against D. Billmyer in Washington County, Maryland, for a settlement of accounts; noting that until the Bridge is rebuilt there can be no dividends, and stating that the administrator for John N. Lane's estate in Virginia is Andrew E. Kennedy of Charlestown, Jefferson County, West Virginia. Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Date Range
1867/08/18
Creator
Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1797-1877
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Billmyer, David
Kennedy, Andrew Eskridge
Lane, John Newton
Lee, Edmund Jennings
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 25 x 20 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.008
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, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 1, 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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Documents
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from E. J. Lee
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.009
Date Range
1866/08/22
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from E. J. Lee
Description
Letter to H. B. Swarr from E. J. Lee stating that he is legally the president of the Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company; noting that during the war Mr. David Billmyer, a director, managed what was left of the Company and has been attempting to purchase additional shares; and suggesting that Mr. Swarr enquire of Mr. Billmyer about dividends due to Mr. Lane’s estate and asking that he inform Mr. Lee of the answer. Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Date Range
1866/08/22
Creator
Lee, Edmund Jennings, 1797-1877
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Billmyer, David
Lane, John Newton
Lee, Edmund Jennings
Lee, Edwin Gray
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Civil War
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 32 x 19.5 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.009
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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 1, Subseries 2, Folder 9
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 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.011
Date Range
1867/12/05
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle
Description
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle stating that he will sell the Shepherdstown Bridge stock in compliance with Virginia laws and will dispense the first installment of the funds to Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. Winter and Mrs. Nicklin according to paperwork provided by Mr. Swarr; stating that he has visited the Lane lands in Bedford County and found that one tract is worthless but the others have coal and are near a railroad; quoting from a letter written by Charles B. Hitchcock, agent for the Lane lands since 1848, saying there are 34 taxed lots; and asking that he might be authorized to sell all the lands. 170 Park St., Baltimore MD.
Date Range
1867/12/05
Creator
Riddle, H. R.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Riddle, H. R.
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Lane, John Newton
Hitchcock, Charles B.
Kennedy, Mrs.
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Winter, Mr.
Nickin, Mrs.
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 10 x 8 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.011
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
JBMS1996.092a
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 1, 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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.012
Date Range
1867/12/11
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle
Description
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle enclosing power of attorney for sale of the Bridge stock and a letter from his attorney explaining pertinent legislation, stating his plans to investigate this matter and take steps to protect the heirs of Mr. Lane; and explaining a transaction with Mr. Russell regarding the first installment of payment for lands. 170 Park St., Baltimore MD.
Date Range
1867/12/11
Creator
Riddle, H. R.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Riddle, H. R.
Russel, Mr.
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Lane, John Newton
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 10 x 8 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.012
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
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
JBMS1996.092b
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 1, Subseries 2, 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.
Images
Documents
Less detail
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.013
Date Range
1867/12/12
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 6 Hiram B. Swarr
Title
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle
Description
Letter to H. B. Swarr from H. R. Riddle enclosing the bill passed by the West Virginia legislature last winter and noting that the Company will not be allowed to sell its real estate or borrow on it. Baltimore MD.
Date Range
1867/12/12
Creator
Riddle, H. R.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 6, Box 1
People
Riddle, H. R.
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Maryland and Virginia Bridge Company
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 page to scan, 10 x 8 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 6 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 6.1.2.013
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
JBMS1996.092c
Other Number
JBFP Part 6, Series 1, Subseries 2, 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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