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Letter by Col. John Armstrong

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Date of Publication
1898
, having enlisted while a student at Princeton. He was the author of the famous "Newburg Letters," which created such a sensa- tion at the time. He was a voluminous author and a United States Senator. The Col. Henry Bouquet who is spoken of in this letter was an Eng- lish soldier, but born in Switzerland
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An old letter.
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contributed by Rev. P. B. Stauffer.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
[104]-107 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 4
Summary
John Armstrong was an army officer during the French and Indian war and the Revolutionary War. In 1758 during the French and Indian War , Armstrong writes a letter from Lancaster, PA, to General George Washington.They were both part of the expedition of British General Forbes to dislodge the French from Fort Duquesne. Colonel Bouquet was second in command under General Forbes.
Subjects
Bouquet, Henry, - 1719-1765.
Armstrong, John, - 1717-1795 - Correspondence.
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Additional Author
Stauffer, P. B.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 4 (1898), p. 104-107Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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A General Knox letter

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1899
well as those of her husband, now rest in the same burial place, where rests the remains of her two sons, the place being mark- ed with a head and a foot stone. A General Knox Letter.* Our President, Mr. Steinman, a few weeks ago became possessed of the following letter, written by General Henry Knox
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by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
212-215 p. ; ill. ; by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 8/9
Summary
A report that a letter written by Secretary of War General Henry Knox in 1791 to Lancaster's General Edward Hand had been obtained by the Lancaster County Historical Society. The letter was about some buildings owned by Franklin College that had been used to store government supplies. Knox was telling Hand that there was not yet a federal facility to move the supplies to, so he asked Hand to make other arrangements if the College needed the buildings or to rent the buildings if required. The text of the letter is included in the article.
Subjects
Hand, Edward, - 1744-1802.
Knox, Henry, - 1750-1806 - Correspondence.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 8/9 (1899), p. 212-215Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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Life and achievements of James Addams Beaver . Early life, military services and public career

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Author
Burr, Frank A.,
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
923.5 B386b
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By Frank A. Burr.
Author
Burr, Frank A.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Ferguson brothers & company, printers,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
224 p. incl. 2 facsim. pl., 2 port. (incl.front.) 3 maps. 19 cm.
Notes
Military services of J.A. Beaver, commander of the 148th Pennsylvania infantry: p. 22-179.
Subjects
Beaver, James Addams, - 1837-1914.
Pennsylvania infantry - 148th regiment, 1862-1865.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.5 B386b
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Life of James Buchanan, fifteenth President of the United States

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Author
Curtis, George Ticknor,
Date of Publication
1883.
Call Number
923.173 B918c
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by George Ticknor Curtis ...
Author
Curtis, George Ticknor,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Harper & Brothers,
Date of Publication
1883.
Physical Description
2 v. fronts. (ports.) 23 cm.
Notes
Includes note of explanation on p. 625-626 of v. 1, not found in another issue of the same year.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918c
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Marshall's diary in its relation to Lancaster city and county

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1899
lots to the east of him on the block, the one on the corner owned by James Hamil- ton, and the other, next to him, by John Hambright, who had a brewery on it. On the west side, the corner lot on Shipper' street was owned by Rev. Thomas Barton, the Episcopal. clergyman, and the one next to it by Robert
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by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
[131]-161 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 6
Subjects
Marshall, Christopher, - 1709-1797 - Diaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 6 (1899), p. 131-161Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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Catalogue of the Mechanics' Library Association of Lancaster, Penna

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Date of Publication
1884.
Call Number
020 M486
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Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
Press of Inquirer Printing Company
Date of Publication
1884.
Physical Description
unp. 14 cm.
Notes
Instituted 1828.
Supplement 1 entitled Catalogue of Mechanics' Library Society of Lancaster City, with Supplement containing list of books purchased from 1884 to 1889 inclusive (1890); Supplement 2 entitled Supplement to catalogue of Mechanics' Library Society of Lancaster City,containing list of books purchased from 1889 to 1889 inclusive (1890).
Subjects
Library catalogs - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Mechanics' Library, Lancaster, Pa.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
020 M486
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My experiences mid shot and shell and in rebel den, a graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the entire civil war

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Author
Urban, John W.
Date of Publication
1882.
Call Number
817 U72m
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Battle field and prison pen, or Through the war, and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons
Responsibility
By John W. Urban ...
Author
Urban, John W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
For the author,
Date of Publication
1882.
Physical Description
xi, [1], 13-633 p. incl. plates, front., plates, ports.
Notes
Other editions published under titles, "Battle field and prison pen," "Through the war and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons."
Contents
Contents : The Overt Act of Treason and It's effect North and South --- Advance of the Grand Army From Washington and It's Defeat at Bull Run --- Departure of McClellan's Army For the Peninsula --- Advance of McDowell From Washington --- The Seven Days Fight On the Peninsula -- My First Capture --- Army of The Potomac and McClellan's Defence of The Capital --- Extravagant Errors, Halleck and Stanton In Control --- General Lee's Invasion of Pennsylvania and The Battle of Gettysburg --- Northern Campaign, Confederate Authorities Desperate --- Battle of The Wilderness , Our Capture and Recapture --- Advance of Grant's Forces -- Andersonville --- Hanging of The Thieves --- Enlargement of Our Prison --- Andersonville In August --- Millen Prison --- Florence Prison --- St. John's Gollege Hospital
Summary
The author tells of his experiences in the Civil War, including time spent in Confederate prisons.
Subjects
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Prisoners and prisons.
United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817 U72m
Websites
https://hdl.handle.net/2027/pst.000020048747
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Early history of Schaefferstown, Pa. / by Abram S. Brendle

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Author
Brendle, Abram S.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
974.819 L441 v.1, p. 9-16
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Addresses delivered at the second stated meeting of the Lebanon County Historical Society, held in the court house, Lebanon, Pa., Friday, April 15, 1898.
Author
Brendle, Abram S.
Place of Publication
[s.l
Publisher
s.n.],
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
p. [2]-16 ; 28 cm.
Series
Lebanon County Historical Society publications ; v. 1, no. 3
Notes
Photocopy.
Contents
Chapters: Great influx of Germans and Swiss -- Early residents -- The plan of the town -- The name of the town -- The old market house -- The Franklin House -- The water works -- Stiegle's Castle or Tower -- The Reformed church -- Early members of the Reformed church -- The Lutheran Church -- The Lutheran School House -- The founder of the town -- The old cemetery -- Copy of a paper found in the Reformed Church records ( in German ).
Subjects
United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 - Personal narratives.
Lebanon County (Pa.) - History.
Schaefferstown (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Egle, William Henry,
Brendle, A. S.
Additional Corporate Author
Lebanon County Historical Society (Lebanon County, Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
974.819 L441 v.1, p. 9-16
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89062015805;view=1up;seq=51
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A compilation of Squire Thon's extracts : selected from diaries covering a period of nearly half a century

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Author
Thon, Charles,
Date of Publication
1885.
Call Number
922.3 T486
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Extracts, Squire Thon's diary
Squire Thon's diary
Responsibility
by Charles Thon.
Author
Thon, Charles,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
New Era, Printer,
Date of Publication
1885.
Physical Description
158 pages ; 19 cm
Notes
"Reprint and index" copy by Gary T. Hawbaker compiled in 1993
Summary
Squire Thon was born in Germany in 1807. He kept a diary from 1847 until his death in 1888. He was well known in the county. His diary entries appeared in the Lancaster New Era newspaper for several years. His title of Squire came from his service as Justice of the Peace in Lancaster Township for 25 years
Subjects
Thon, Charles, - 1807-1888
Thon, Charles, - 1807-1888.
Manners and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
922.3 T486
Copy Info
1993
1885
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At Gettysburg, or, What a girl saw and heard of the battle : a true narrative

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Author
Alleman, Tillie Pierce.
Date of Publication
1889.
Call Number
973.7349 A422
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At Gettysburg
What a girl saw and heard of the battle
Responsibility
by Tillie (Pierce) Alleman.
Author
Alleman, Tillie Pierce.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
W. Lake Borland,
Date of Publication
1889.
Physical Description
18 p. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Photocopy.
Contents
Chapters: INTRODUCTION - II. INCIDENTS PRECEDING THE BATTLE - III. DURING THE FIRST DAY OF THE BATTLE - IV. DURING THE SECOND DAY OF THE BATTLE - V. DURING THE THIRD DAY OF THE BATTLE - Vl. AFTER THE BATTLE - VII. HOME - VIII. CONCLUSION.
Subjects
Alleman, Tillie Pierce.
Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 - Personal narratives.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.7349 A422
Websites
https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/alleman/gettysburg/gettysburg.html
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