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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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Responsibility
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.
Contained In
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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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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Alternate Title
An old letter.
Responsibility
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.
Contained In
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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Marshall's diary in its relation to Lancaster city and county

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1899
Irish Tract Lane. To this place he often invited the members of Congress to dine and to drink. He appears to have been on very intimate terms with nearly all of them. They were calling on him and he on them almost every day. Many of them were fre- quent diners at his son Christopher's, and here he also
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Responsibility
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.
Contained In
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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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.972
Date Range
May 15, 1894
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Reunion Badge for the 79th Pennsylvania, Civil War. "1861-1865 / 4th Reunion/ 79th Reg't / Penn'a Veteran Vol's / May 15th, 1894." Gold acorn in center of badge refers to the 14th Corps, in which the regiment served. Badge is blue with gold letters.
Date Range
May 15, 1894
Year Range From
1894
Year Range To
1894
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin
Height (in)
5.75
Width (in)
2
Condition
Excellent
Condition Notes
Might have been a brass pin on top.
Object ID
2006.972
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Object ID
2006.971
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Title
Nissley G.A.R. Ribbon, Mt. Joy
Description
Grand Army of the Republic badge. "In Union There Is Strength" on top pin. "D. H. Nissley Post, No. 478 / G. A. R. / Mount Joy, PA." G.A.R. emblem in center of badge. Badge is black with gold letters and gold braided trim on bottom with metal fringes.
Year Range From
1870
Year Range To
1930
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
People
Nissley, D.H.
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
2.25
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2006-08-07
Condition Notes
Tear above left flag.
Object ID
2006.971
Accession Number
2006.971
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.970
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Button pin with G.A.R. emblem on top. "In Memoriam / Brandywine / Post No. 54 / Coatesville, PA." Black with silver border and gold letters.
Year Range From
1890
Year Range To
1935
Made By
Baltimore Badge & Novelty Company
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Satin, Metal
Height (in)
5.375
Width (in)
2.5
Condition
Good
Condition Notes
Bottom of badge is frayed.
Object ID
2006.970
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 9th Cavalry
Title
9th PA Cavalry Reunion Ribbon, 1892
Object ID
2006.963
Date Range
1892
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 9th Cavalry
Title
9th PA Cavalry Reunion Ribbon, 1892
Description
Civil War veteran badge, 9th Pennsylvania Cavalry. "Reunion / Survivors / of / Chickamauga / 9th / Penna. Vet. Cav. / Chattanooga, Tenn. / 1892." Label on back shows made by E. J. Erisman, 42 West King St., Lancaster. Blue with gold letters, gold pin at top, and gold braided trim at bottom.
Date Range
1892
Year Range From
1892
Year Range To
1892
Made By
Erisman, E. J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0525
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
0.375
Length (in)
8.25
Width (in)
2.5
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2006-08-09
Object ID
2006.963
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Accession Number
2006.963
Images
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Object ID
2006.568
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, PA 79th
Description
Civil War veteran reunion badge, 79th Pennsylvania. "Reunion / 79th / Regiment / P.V.V." Light blue with gold letters.
Year Range From
1877
Year Range To
1930
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth
Length (in)
6
Width (in)
1.875
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.568
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.948
Date Range
1894
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Civil War veteran badge, Grand Army of the Republic. Pin at top has eagle and crossed rifles. Connects to shield-shaped piece with martial scene: "28 Nat'l Encampment. G. A. R. / Pittsburgh, PA. / Sep. 1894".
Date Range
1894
Year Range From
1894
Year Range To
1894
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Metal
Height (in)
2.5
Length (in)
1.75
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.948
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Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Object ID
2006.942
Date Range
1894
Collection
Military Collection: Groups & Organizations, GAR
Description
Grand Army of the Republic souvenir badge. Top pin has "Souvenir" on it. Red, white, and blue ribbon has "G.A.R. / Lancaster, PA. / 1894." in gold. Bottom coin has G.A.R. symbol on front and soldier on back with text: "Our Nation's Defenders."
Date Range
1894
Year Range From
1894
Year Range To
1894
Subcategory
Personal Symbol
Object Name
Badge, Membership
Material
Cloth, Metal
Height (in)
3.375
Length (in)
1.5
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
2006.942
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