. At least two other libraries were started in Philadel phia in these early days ; but, they, too, were finally absorbed by The Library Com- pany. In the latter part of 1759. a subscription library was started in Lancaster Borough, under the name of The Lancaster Library Company. It was the third

I. EXTRACTS FROM MORAVIAN DIARIES AT BETHLEHEM (Relating to Early Events in Lancaster, Pennsylvania) Made by Dr. John W. Jordan and Sent by Him to Hon. Charles I. Landis, at Lancaster, Pa. DIARY I. 1768 Feby. 12 Hopson & Henry with 2 other citizens settled a dispute with Mel- choir Schneieder and

alarming nature which lately happened here. We beg leave to offer you a candid and faithful narrative of the facts on which your sentiments will be absolutely necessary. On the 29th ulto. the late committee of this Borough met on a complaint made to them that a Company formed in Rapho and Manheim Townships

--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Portrait painters--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1928 Description: 27-29 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 22, no. 2 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.22 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article

was president of the Lan- caster Law Library Association, the only organization of lawyers existing in Lancaster county at that time, from 1858 until the time of his death. From 1842, for about twenty years, he appeared before the Supreme Court in 125 cases. In fact, he was concerned in all the

Congressional years he gave large parties, which many prominent people of this city attended. The following is a copy of one of his invitations, now in the possession of Mr. George Steinman: "Lancaster, August 21st, 1860. "Mr. Thaddeus Stevens requests the company of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wright on the evening of

: Book Subject(s): West, Benjamin, 1738-1820. Henry, William, 1729-1786. Painters--United States--Biography. Artists--Pennsylvania. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1925 Description: 57-61 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 29, no