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Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 4
Title
Letter from [Jarvis] Johnson to Samuel C. Slaymaker
Object ID
MG0268_S04_F074_In04_It11
Date Range
1871/10/31
  1 document  
Collection
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 4
Title
Letter from [Jarvis] Johnson to Samuel C. Slaymaker
Description
Letter from [Jarvis] Johnson to Samuel C. Slaymaker. The letter is labeled "confidential" and relays dissatisfaction with work of Mr. Seymour, an S. C. Slaymaker competitor; also contains poignant comments about post-slavery sentiment and Slaymaker's apparent reluctance to work in Georgia.
Date Range
1871/10/31
Creation Date
31 October 1871
Creator
Johnson, Jarvis
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 07
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Slaymaker, Samuel Cochran, 1828-1894
Johnson, Jarvis
Subjects
Georgia Railroad
Letters
Railroads
Railroads--Design and construction
Railroads--Georgia
Railroads--Surveying
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Slavery
Search Terms
Correspondence
Georgia Railroad
Letters
Railroads
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Slavery
Surveying
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0268_S04_F074_In04_It11
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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 In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
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. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 4
Other Number
MG0268, Series 4, Folder 74, Insert 4, Item 11
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 August 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
Object ID
MG0038_F021_In04
Date Range
1873/07/04
  1 document  
Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
Description
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, which mentions the disbanding jubilee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.
Date Range
1873/07/04
Creation Date
4 July 1873
Creator
Bacon, Benjamin C.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Bacon, Benjamin C.
Whitson, Martha Hobson
Subjects
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Letters
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
Search Terms
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
Extent
1 item, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0038_F021_In04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Brinton Family Collection (MG0038) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9b2691f8-9606-4fc2-ab26-506011958220
Notes
Preferred Citation: Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, 4 July 1873, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F021_In04, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
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. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-38
Other Number
MG-38, Folder 21, Insert 4
Classification
MG0038
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997. Box 1 was recataloged by JB, Fall semester 2006. Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
Object ID
MG0038_F021_In05
Date Range
1870/05/01
  1 document  
Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
Description
Letter from Benjamin Bacon to the members and friends of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. Sent to Martha Whitson. The document describes the formation and beliefs of the New England Anti-Slavery Society on 6 January 1832. William Lloyd Garrison and The Liberator are also mentioned.
Date Range
1870/05/01
Creation Date
1 May 1870
Creator
Bacon, Benjamin C.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Bacon, Benjamin C.
Garrison, William Lloyd
Whitson, Martha Hobson
Subjects
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Letters
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
New-England Anti-Slavery Society
Search Terms
Abolitionists
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
New-England Anti-Slavery Society
Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
Extent
1 item, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0038_F021_In05
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Brinton Family Collection (MG0038) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9b2691f8-9606-4fc2-ab26-506011958220
Notes
Preferred Citation: Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, 1 May 1870, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F021_In05, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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.
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. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-38
Other Number
MG-38, Folder 21, Insert 5
Classification
MG0038
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997. Box 1 was recataloged by JB, Fall semester 2006. Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Index to Sheriff's Deeds (Lancaster City)
Object ID
RG 01-00 1847-005
Date Range
1825-1900
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Index to Sheriff's Deeds (Lancaster City)
Description
One hardbound volume of what appears to be an index to sheriff's deeds. Lists names of grantor and grantee, book number and page number, location and description of property, date of entry, and name of previous owner. The Partition Docket records the division of land between the listed parties, gives the date, book number and page number, describes some properties and the value, and records the action taken. The Ejectment Docket records give the date and judgments for one case.
Contents of Vol. 1:
Book 1 (Apr 1825-Aug 1846)
Book 2 (Dec 1846-Nov 1859)
Book 3 (Apr 1859-Nov 1872)
Book 4 (Jan 1873-Apr 1880)
Book 5 (Aug 1880-Jan 1887)
Book 6 (Apr 1887-Aug 1892)
Book 7 (Dec 1892-Apr 1893)
Partition Docket 1 (6 Jan, Apr 1887-Aug 1892)
Partition Docket 2 (Aug 1864-Apr 1883)
Ejectment Docket (Apr 1877-May 1880)
Book 8 (Aug 1893-Sep 1896)
Book 9 (Jun 1896-Sep 1899)
Book 10 (Nov 1899-Jan 1900)
Date Range
1825-1900
Creation Date
1825-1900
Year Range From
1825
Year Range To
1900
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Real property
Search Terms
Court calendars
Court of Common Pleas
Dockets
Indexes
Lancaster
Property records
Real estate
Extent
1 volume
Object Name
Index
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 1847-005
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 1847
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Plaintiffs Index
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330p
Date Range
1741-1874
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Plaintiffs Index
Description
These volumes are an index to the Appearance Dockets. Shows the names of plaintiff and defendant, court term, and case number. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1741-1744) RG 01-00 2330-005p
Vol. 2 (1744-1749) RG 01-00 2330-010p
Vol. 3 (1749-1753) RG 01-00 2330-011p
Vol. 4 (1753-1755) RG 01-00 2330-015p
Vol. 5 (1755-1758) RG 01-00 2330-020p
Vol. 6 (1757-1775) RG 01-00 2330-021p
Vol. 7 (1781-1784) RG 01-00 2330-025p
Vol. 8 (1784-1789) RG 01-00 2330-030p
Vol. 9 (1784-1805) RG 01-00 2330-035p
Vol. 10 (1789-1791) RG 01-00 2330-040p
Vol. 11 (1789-1805) RG 01-00 2330-045p
Vol. 12 (1791-1798) RG 01-00 2330-050p
Vol. 13 (1803-1812) RG 01-00 2330-055p
Vol. 14 (1803-1816) RG 01-00 2330-060p
Vol. 15 (1805-1818) RG 01-00 2330-065p
Vol. 16 (1812-1816) RG 01-00 2330-070p
Vol. 17 (1815-1851) RG 01-00 2330-075p
Vol. 18 (1817-1821) RG 01-00 2330-080p
Vol. 19 (1817-1823) RG 01-00 2330-085p
Vol. 20 (1820-1837) RG 01-00 2330-090p
Vol. 21 (1821-1825) RG 01-00 2330-095p
Vol. 22 (1822-1824) RG 01-00 2330-100p
Vol. 23 (1824-1837) RG 01-00 2330-105p
Vol. 24 (1825-1837) RG 01-00 2330-110p
Vol. 25 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-115p
Vol. 26 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-120p
Vol. 27 (1837-1848) RG 01-00 2330-125p
Vol. 28 (1844-1848) RG 01-00 2330-130p
Vol. 29 (1844-1849) RG 01-00 2330-135p
Vol. 30 (1852-1854) RG 01-00 2330-140p
Vol. 31 (1855-1857) RG 01-00 2330-145p
Vol. 32 (1858-1859) RG 01-00 2330-150p
Vol. 33 (1858-1860) RG 01-00 2330-155p
Vol. 34 (1860-1863) RG 01-00 2330-160p
Vol. 35 (1863-1867) RG 01-00 2330-165p
Vol. 36 (1870-1872) RG 01-00 2330-170p
Vol. 37 (1872-1874) RG 01-00 2330-175p
System of Arrangement
The index is arranged alphabetically by the surname of the plaintiff.
Date Range
1741-1874
Year Range From
1741
Year Range To
1874
Date of Accumulation
1741-1874
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Indexes
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appearance dockets
Court of Common Pleas
Indexes
Plaintiffs
Extent
38 volumes
Object Name
Index
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330p
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2330
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Defendants Index
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330d
Date Range
1770-1870
Collection
Lancaster County Historical Government Records
Title
Defendants Index
Description
These volumes are an index to the Appearance Dockets. Includes names of defendant and plaintiff, court term, and case number. Handwritten.
Contents and Object IDs:
Vol. 1 (1770-1772) RG-01-00 2330-005d
Vol. 2 (1773-1775) RG 01-00 2330-010d
Vol. 3 (1773-1776) RG 01-00 2330-015d
Vol. 4 (1777-1784) RG 01-00 2330-020d
Vol. 5 (1784-1785) RG 01-00 2330-025d
Vol. 6 (1784-1789) RG 01-00 2330-030d
Vol. 7 (1784-1798) RG 01-00 2330-035d
Vol. 8 (1784-1810) RG 01-00 2330-040d
Vol. 9 (1790-1800) RG 01-00 2330-045d
Vol. 10 (1790-1802) RG 01-00 2330-050d
Vol. 11 (1810-1815) RG 01-00 2330-055d
Vol. 12 (1810-1816) RG 01-00 2330-060d
Vol. 13 (1816-1818) RG 01-00 2330-065d
Vol. 14 (1820-1837) RG 01-00 2330-070d
Vol. 15 (1824-1837) RG 01-00 2330-075d
Vol. 16 (1824-1837) RG 01-00 2330-080d
Vol. 17 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-085d
Vol. 18 (1834-1837) RG 01-00 2330-090d
Vol. 19 (1837-1844) RG 01-00 2330-095d
Vol. 20 (1837-1848) RG 01-00 2330-100d
Vol. 21 (1844-1848) RG 01-00 2330-105d
Vol. 22 (1844-1848) RG 01-00 2330-110d
Vol. 23 (1852-1854) RG 01-00 2330-115d
Vol. 24 (1858-1860) RG 01-00 2330-120d
Vol. 25 (1863-1867) RG 01-00 2330-125d
Vol. 26 (1867-1870) RG 01-00 2330-130d
System of Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by surname of defendant.
Date Range
1770-1870
Year Range From
1770
Year Range To
1870
Date of Accumulation
1770-1870
Creator
Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, Office of the Prothonotary
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Subjects
Indexes
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Lancaster County)
Search Terms
Appearance dockets
Court of Common Pleas
Defendants
Indexes
Extent
26 volumes
Object Name
Index
Language
English
Object ID
RG 01-00 2330d
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection, Title and Object ID, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please request at Reference Desk or Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Copyright
Copies of historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania government records held by LancasterHistory may be published without special permission. There is no fee for publication. Proper credit lines are encouraged in the interest of good documentation.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 2330
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 03 Feb 2024.
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