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A final word as to Regina, the German captive

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Author: Heilman, Samuel P. ,

Date of Publication: 1905.

Call Number: 974.819 L441 v. 3, no. 8

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Responsibility: by S. P. Heilman.

Author: Heilman, Samuel P. ,

Place of Publication: Lebanon, Pa

Publisher: Lebanon County Historical Society ,

Date of Publication: 1905.

Physical Description: p. 202 - 251 : 19 cm.

Notes: In: Lebanon County Historical Society papers , vol. III, no. 8.

Subjects: Hartman, Regina.; United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755 - 1763 - Personal narratives.; Pennsylvania - History - French and Indian War, 1755 - 1763 - Personal narratives.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.819 L441 v. 3, no. 8

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Regina, the German captive

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Date of Publication: 1904

Call Number: 974.819 L441 v. II no. 2

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Date of Publication: 1904

Physical Description: p. 79-97. : 21 cm.

Series: Lebanon County Historical Society papers and addresses, ,vol. II., no. 2, 1901 - 1904.

Notes: Part I : The location, by Capt. H. M. M. Richards : Part II : The story, by S. P. Heilman.

Summary: On the morning of Oct. 16, 1755, the Hartman family house was attacked by native Americans. The father and son were killed, and two daughters, Regina and Barbara, were carried off. Much of this account includes qualifiers, such as "...as per tradition". The author states, "The latter story is a tradition, but tradition, which differs only from written history in being oral history, transmitted orally from ancestors to posterity, is often quite as reliable as the written kind."

Subjects: Hartman, Regina.; Indian captivities - Pennsylvania - Lebanon County.; United States - History - French and Indian War 1755 - 1763; Pennsylvania - History - French and Indian War 1755 - 1763

Additional Author: Richards, Henry Melchior Muhlenberg.; Heilman, Samuel P.,

Location: Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article

Call Number: 974.819 L441 v. II no. 2

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Lewis Evans

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Author: Gipson, Lawrence Henry,

Date of Publication: 1939.

Call Number: 923.9 E92 Oversize

Responsibility: by Lawrence Henry Gipson; to which is added Evans' A brief account of Pennsylvania, together with facsimiles of his Geographical, historical, political, philosophical, and mechanical essays, numbers I and II ... Also facsimiles of Evans' maps.

Author: Gipson, Lawrence Henry,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Historical Society of Pennsylvania,

Date of Publication: 1939.

Physical Description: 8 p. l., 246 p. incl. 5 maps (4 fold.) front. (fold. map) 31 cm.

Notes: "As to ... 'A brief account of Pennsylvania' which is presented herewith, two copies of this are in existence, neither of which is the original manuscript: the so-called George Fox copy, belonging to the Historical society of Pennsylvania, and the Du SimitiÃ¨re copy, possessed by the Library company of Philadelphia ... The text of the Fox copy has been followed."--Pref.

Contents: pt. 1. Early scientific activities in Pennsylvania. The mapping of the middle Atlantic region, 1749. Pennsylvania boundary disputes. The mapping of the Ohio valley in 1755. The passing of Evans and the early history of his maps.--pt. 2. A brief account of Pennsylvania, 1753.--pt. 3. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number I." 1755. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number II," 1756.--pt. 4. A map of the Indian walking purchase, 1737. A map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and the three Delaware counties, 1749. A revision of the 1732 edition of the foregoing map of 1749. Evans' Map of the middle Atlantic region drawn for Peter Kalm in 1750. A map of the area in dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland, 1753. A general map of the middle British colonies, 1755.

Subjects: Evans, Lewis, - 1700?-1756.; Iroquois Indians.; Pennsylvania - Description and travel.; Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland.; Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania.; Middle Atlantic States - Description and travel.; Ohio River Valley - Description and travel.; Middle Atlantic States - Maps.; Ohio River Valley - Maps.; United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.; United States - Politics and government - 1755-1763.

Additional Author: Evans, Lewis,

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 923.9 E92 Oversize

Old Lancaster

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Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Date of Publication: 1900

Material: Book Subject(s): Lancaster (Pa.)--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775

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Responsibility: by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.

Author: Robinson, Mary N.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1900

Physical Description: [97]-109 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 4, no. 5/6

Summary: Assorted observations of events in 18th century Lancaster County.

Subjects: Lancaster (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 4, number 5/6 (1900), p. 97-109Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.4

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Indian trader troubles

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1905

, William, 1715-1774. Indians of North America. Fur trade--United States. United States--History--French and Indian War, 1755-1763. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1904/1905 Description: [305]-326 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9

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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: 1905

Physical Description: [305]-326 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 10

Subjects: Johnson, William, - Sir, - 1715-1774.; Indians of North America.; Fur trade - United States.; United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 10 (1905), p. 305-326Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9

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Writings of General John Forbes relating to his service in North America

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Author: Forbes, John,

Date of Publication: 1938.

Call Number: 923.5 F692j

Responsibility: compiled and edited by Alfred Procter James for the Allegheny County Committee of the Pennsylvania Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

Author: Forbes, John,

Place of Publication: Menasha, Wis

Publisher: Collegiate Press,

Date of Publication: 1938.

Physical Description: xv, 316 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Notes: Includes index.; "This edition is limited to 750 copies."; John Forbes (5 September 1707-11 March 1759) was a British general in the French and Indian War. He is best known for leading the Forbes Expedition that captured the French outpost at Fort Duquesne and for naming the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania after British Secretary of State William Pitt the Elder.

Summary: This book consists of letters Forbes wrote to British secretary of state William Pitt, Governor Denny of Pennsylvania, and Governor Sharpe of Maryland . A few letters by other persons were included due to their relevance to the subject of the letters. A biographical sketch of General Forbes is also included.

Subjects: Forbes Expedition against Fort Duquesne, 1758.; United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.

Additional Author: James, Alfred Procter.

Additional Corporate Author: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Pennsylvania. Allegheny County Committee.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 923.5 F692j

Lebanon County in the French and Indian War. Paper read before the Lebanon County Historical Society, April 21, 1901

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Author: Richards, Henry Melchior Muhlenberg,

Date of Publication: 1904]

Call Number: 974.819 L441 v. 2 no. 2

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Responsibility: by Capt. H.M.M. Richards ...

Author: Richards, Henry Melchior Muhlenberg,

Place of Publication: [Lebanon, Pa

Date of Publication: 1904]

Physical Description: 57-77 p. 8vo.

Notes: Excerpt: Lebanon County Historical Society. Papers and addresses. v. 2, no. 2.

Subjects: United States - History: French and Indian War, 1755-63.; Lebanon County, Pa. - History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.819 L441 v. 2 no. 2

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History of the One hundred and fifty-third regiment Pennsylvania volunteers infantry which was recruited in Northampton County, Pa., 1862-1863

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Author: Kiefer, William R.

Date of Publication: 1909.

Call Number: 974.8033 K47

Responsibility: Written by Rev. W. R. Kiefer. Assisted by Newton H. Mack.

Author: Kiefer, William R.

Place of Publication: Easton

Publisher: Chemical Pub. Co.,

Date of Publication: 1909.

Physical Description: 352 p. illus., plates, ports., fold. map. 24 cm.

Subjects: Pennsylvania Infantry. - 153d Regt., 1862-1863.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pennsylvania Infantry - 153d.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.

Additional Author: Mack, Newton Heston,

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.8033 K47

Archive

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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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Program

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Pennsylvania Day program at Antietam, Maryland, Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesG_F03

Date Range: 1904/09/17

Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Pennsylvania Day program at Antietam, Maryland, Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania

Description: Program for Pennsylvania Day at Antietam, Maryland dated Saturday, September 17, 1904. The Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania had a dedication ceremony in honor of the monuments erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to mark the position of thirteen Pennsylvania commands engaged in the battle during the Civil War. The program details which monuments would be dedicated, the timeline of events for the event, and who would be involved in the ceremony. The national anthem, "America," is written on the back of the program.

Date Range: 1904/09/17

Creation Date: 17 Sept. 1904

Creator: Antietam Battlefield Commission of Pennsylvania

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0003

People: Beyer, Ed.; Bolton, William J.; Bosbyshell, Oliver C.; Boyle, John Richards; Catlin, E.; Evans, Joseph S.; Hawley, Joseph W.; Holman, Samuel A.; Oliver, Robert Shaw; Pennypacker, Samuel W.

Subjects: Antietam (Md.); Dedication services; Monuments; Programs (Publications); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 100th (1861-1865); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 124th (1862-1863); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 125th (1862-1863); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 130th (1862-1863); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 132nd (1862-1863); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 50th (1861-1865); United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 51st (1861-1865)

Search Terms: Antietam, Maryland; Civil War; Civil War monuments; Dedication ceremonies; Durell's Battery of Artillery; Monuments; Music; Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 12th (1861-1865); Pennsylvania Day; Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 100th (1861-1865); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 124th (1862-1863); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 125th (1862-1863); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 130th (1862-1863); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 132nd (1862-1863); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 48th (1861-1865); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 50th (1861-1865); Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 51st (1861-1865); Programs

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Program

Language: English

Condition: Excellent

Condition Date: 2022-07-20

Parent Object ID: MG0828

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesG_F03

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; 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.

Accession Number: 2021.030

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation. Added to database 07/20/2022.

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A final word as to Regina, the German captive

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Regina, the German captive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19237

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Lewis Evans

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16217

Old Lancaster

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4235

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Indian trader troubles

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo288

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Writings of General John Forbes relating to his service in North America

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3924

Lebanon County in the French and Indian War. Paper read before the Lebanon County Historical Society, April 21, 1901

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18699

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History of the One hundred and fifty-third regiment Pennsylvania volunteers infantry which was recruited in Northampton County, Pa., 1862-1863

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4907

Archive

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Program

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