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Collection: Revolutionary War Collection

Title: Revolutionary War Collection

Object ID: MG0098

Date Range: 1776-1976

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Collection: Revolutionary War Collection

Title: Revolutionary War Collection

Description: The Revolutionary War Collection contains a variety of materials from and about the Revolutionary War in Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. The original records include correspondence, military pay certificates, court records, and an orderly book kept by Lt. Col. Adam Hubley, Jr. during the Sullivan Campaign of 1779. There are also research notes and secondary sources, including a list of prisoners of war, a list of males in Lancaster County in 1776, Continental Hospital Returns 1777-1780, articles, information on soldiers buried in Lancaster County, and an article about John Paul Jones.

Date Range: 1776-1976

Creation Date: 1776-1976

Year Range From: 1776

Year Range To: 1976

Creator: LancasterHistory (Organization)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

People: Beddulph, Robert; Boyd, John; Burd, James Edward; Chambers, Stephen; Coedans, James; Cooke, William; Ferree, John; Getty, Christian; Gurney, Francis; Hubley, Adam; Jolly, James A. "Jim"; Joy, Daniel; Kieffer, Henry Martyn; Moore, William; Neal, James; Patterson, Alex; Porter, Thomas; Ramsay, David; Rapp, Brandon; Reid, George W.; Worner, William Frederic; Zellty, John A.

Subjects: Cemeteries; Letters; Military history; Military regulations; Newtown, Battle of, Newtown, N.Y., 1779; Prisoners of war; Soldiers; Stony Point, Battle of, Stony Point, N.Y., 1779; Sullivan's Indian Campaign, 1779; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons

Search Terms: Battle of Newtown; Battle of Stony Point; Cemeteries; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Correspondence; Finding aids; Haudenosaunee Confederacy; Letters; Manuscript groups; Military history; Military records; Military regulations; Prisoners of war; Receipts; Revolutionary War; Soldiers; Sullivan Campaign, 1779

Extent: 3 boxes, 40 folders, 1.25 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0098

Notes: Harmful Language Warning: LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this orderly book reflects the racial prejudices of the era and the violence perpetrated against the Haudenosaunee Confederacy during the American War of Independence. 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. This volume contains language that is offensive, oppressive, graphic, and may cause distress. LancasterHistory does not condone the use of this language.

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Credit: Revolutionary War Collection (MG-98), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.

Other Numbers: MG-98

Other Number: MG-98

Classification: MG0098

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Cataloged prior to 1997. Items have been added and the finding aid has been updated since 1997.

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Early local historical items

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1913

, ca. 1600-1775. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1913 Description: 123-137 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 17, no. 5 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.17

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Responsibility: by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.

Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1913

Physical Description: 123-137 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 17, no. 5

Subjects: American Weekly Mercury (Philadelphia, Pa.); Newspapers - Pennsylvania.; Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 17, number 5 (1913), p. 123-137Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.17

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Our early currency and its value

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1910

%3BLCHSFS01/OCR%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried, 1833-1921. Title: Our early currency and its value / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Paper money--United States. United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600

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Responsibility: by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D.

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1910

Physical Description: [151]-159 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 14, no. 5

Subjects: Paper money - United States.; United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 14, number 5 (1910), p. 151-159Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.14

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The first white man in Pennsylvania and in Lancaster County

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1913.

persons in his new settlement of Christina. Wil- liam Penn was not yet born when the Swedes began this settlement. It is true this colony of New Sweden did not long continue, but it marks a notable era in Pennsylvania history.³ These Swedes appear to have been more liberal in their dealings with the

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Responsibility: by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D.

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1913.

Physical Description: 5-36 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 17, no. 1

Subjects: Brule, Etienne, - 1595-1632.; Iroquois Indians; Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; America - Discovery and exploration - French.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 17, number 1 (1913), p. 5-36Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.17

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Captain William Trent, an Indian trader

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Author: Landis, Charles Israel,

Date of Publication: 1919

%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Landis, Charles Israel, 1856-1932. Title: Captain William Trent, an Indian trader / by Hon. Charles I. Landis. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Trent, William, 1715-1787? United States--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster

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Responsibility: by Hon. Charles I. Landis.

Author: Landis, Charles Israel,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1919

Physical Description: 173-183 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 23, no. 10

Subjects: Trent, William, - 1715-1787?; United States - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 23, number 10 (1919), p. 173-183Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.23

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The military hospital at Litiz, 1777-78

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Author: Beck, Herbert Huebener,

Date of Publication: 1919

, Herbert Huebener, 1875-1960. Title: The military hospital at Litiz, 1777-78 / by Prof. Herbert H. Beck. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Military hospitals--Pennsylvania. Lititz (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster

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Responsibility: by Prof. Herbert H. Beck.

Author: Beck, Herbert Huebener,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1919

Physical Description: [4]-14 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 23, no. 1

Summary: This article, written in 1919, describes life in Lititz during the Revolutionary war as well as the establishment the military hospital. Lititz was not a formal religious community as were Nazareth and Bethlehem, but the Moravian church was very influential in the town and operated several businesses there. The article provides many diary entries, some of which are unrelated to the hospital.

Subjects: Military hospitals - Pennsylvania.; Lititz (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.; United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Contained In: Contained in: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 23, number 1 (1919), p. 5-14Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.23

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Items of local interest in the Pennsylvania Gazette : 1750 to 1760 inclusive

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1919

): Pennsylvania gazette. Newspapers--Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania--Social life and customs--To 1775. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1919 Description: 133-148 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the

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Responsibility: copies by H. Frank Eshleman.

Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1919

Physical Description: 133-148 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 23, no. 8

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania.; Pennsylvania - Social life and customs - To 1775.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 23, number 8 (1919), p. 133-148Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.23

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The services of Peter Smith, Revolutionary hero

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Author: Bausman, Lottie M.

Date of Publication: 1917

. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Militia. United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1917 Description: 137-142 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 21, no. 8 & 9 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.21 Location: LCHSJL

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Responsibility: by Miss Lottie M. Bausman.

Author: Bausman, Lottie M.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1917

Physical Description: 137-142 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 21, no. 8 & 9

Summary: The story of Peter Smith's service in the Revolutionary War. He was not a hero in the sense that he was reported to have performed a specific valiant act, but a hero in the sense that he served his country as a citizen soldier in several phases of the war.

Subjects: Smith, Peter.; Flying Camp.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Militia.; United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 22, number 8/9 (1917), p. 137-142Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.21

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A cluster of roses

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Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Date of Publication: 1912

. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Page, John. Plumton Manor (Pa.) Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1912 Description: 109-113 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 16, no. 4 Call

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Responsibility: by Mrs. M. N. Robinson.

Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1912

Physical Description: 109-113 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 16, no. 4

Subjects: Page, John.; Plumton Manor (Pa.); Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 16, number 4 (1912), p. 109-113Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.16

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The Loyalists in the Revolution : second paper

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1919

paper / by Frank R. Diffenderffer, Litt. D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): American loyalists. United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1919 Description: 155-166 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical

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Responsibility: by Frank R. Diffenderffer, Litt. D.

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1919

Physical Description: 155-166 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 23, no. 9

Subjects: American loyalists.; United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 23, number 9 (1919), p. 155-166Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.23

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Early local historical items

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo941

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Our early currency and its value

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8151

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The first white man in Pennsylvania and in Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo271

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Captain William Trent, an Indian trader

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The military hospital at Litiz, 1777-78

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3386

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Items of local interest in the Pennsylvania Gazette : 1750 to 1760 inclusive

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The services of Peter Smith, Revolutionary hero

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3688

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A cluster of roses

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The Loyalists in the Revolution : second paper

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