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Transactions of the first annual reunion of the 122d Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers: Held at Lancaster, Pa., Thursday, May 17, 1883

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Corporate Author: United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)

Date of Publication: 1884.

Call Number: 973.748 T772

Corporate Author: United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863)

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: The New Era Steam Printing House,

Date of Publication: 1884.

Physical Description: 49 pages ; 23 cm

Notes: Caption title.; Reproduction by Scholar Select.

Summary: This volume includes the complete text of two orations made at the reunion as well as a history of the regiment. There are many details concerning the formation, the logistics, and the tasks of the 122d Regiment.

Subjects: United States. - Army. - Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 122nd (1862-1863); Regimental histories.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories.; Pennsylvania - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories.; Pennsylvania.; United States.; History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 973.748 T772

Battle field and prison pen, or Through the war, and thrice a prisoner in rebel dungeons. A graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the whole period of the late war for the Union

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Author: Urban, John W.

Date of Publication: [1882]

Call Number: 817 U72b

Responsibility: By John W. Urban ...

Author: Urban, John W.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Hubbard Brothers,

Date of Publication: [1882]

Physical Description: xii, 13-422 p. front., plates. ports. 19 1/2 cm.

Subjects: United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Personal narratives.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Prisoners and prisons.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 817 U72b

Memoir

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Collection: Civil War Collection

Title: Official Record of Henry Flick, 457 E. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, Penna.

Object ID: MG0018_SerE_F009

Date Range: 1925

Collection: Civil War Collection

Title: Official Record of Henry Flick, 457 E. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, Penna.

Description: Official Record of Henry Flick, 457 E. Strawberry Street, Lancaster, Penna., Company E, 30th Regiment, First Pennsylvania Reserve Vol., War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1864. Biographical information and first-hand accounts of enlistment, Seven Days’ Battle, Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Rappahannock, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Coal Harbor and Besada Church, and ending with poetry. Printed in 1925.; Enlistment Account; Seven Days' Battle; Bull Run; Antietam; Fredericksburg; Gettysburg; Rappahannock; Mine Run; Wilderness; Spottslvania, etc. [Spotsylvania]; Coal Harbor and Besada Church [Cold Harbor and Bethesda Church]; Poetry

Admin/Biographical History: Henry Flick was born in Lancaster on 6 September 1843 and baptized 4 November 1843 at St. James Episcopal Church.

Date Range: 1925

Creation Date: 1925

Creator: Flick, Henry, 1843-1833

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 01

Storage Container: Box 0008

People: Flick, Henry

Subjects: Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862; Autobiographies; Cold Harbor, Battle of, Va., 1864; Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862; Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863; Mine Run Campaign, Va., 1863; Poetry; Rappahannock Station, 2nd Battle of, Va., 1863; Seven Days’ Battles, Va., 1862; Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 1864; Totopotomoy Creek, Battle of, Va., 1864; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 30th (1861-1864); Wilderness, Battle of the, Va., 1864

Search Terms: Battle of Antietam; Autobiographies; Battle of Bethesda Church; Battle of Bull Run; Civil War; Battle of Cold Harbor; Battle of Fredericksburg; Battle of Gettysburg; Memoirs; Mine Run Campaign; Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 30th (1861-1864); Poetry; Battle of Rappahannock Station, 2nd; Seven Days’ Battles; Battle of Spotsylvania Court House; United States Army; Battle of Wilderness

Extent: 1 item, 36 pages to scan

Object Name: Memoir

Language: English

Parent Object ID: MG0018

Object ID: MG0018_SerE_F009

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: 2012.MG0018.E9

Other Numbers: MG-18

Other Number: MG-18, Series E, Folder 9

Classification: MG0018

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Initially cataloged 2012. Added to database 29 October 2021.

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

Responsibility: 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

History of Washington County, Pennsylvania : with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men

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Date of Publication: 1882.

Call Number: 974.882 C956

Responsibility: edited by Boyd Crumrine.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: H.L. Everts & Co.,

Date of Publication: 1882.

Physical Description: 1002 p., [83] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 28 cm.

Notes: Largely prepared by F. Ellis, assisted by A. N. Hungerford.; "War of the rebellion", p. 310-365, including history of various Pennsylvania regiments, with lists of members.

Subjects: Washington County (Pa.) - History.; Washington County (Pa.) - Biography.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Regimental histories - Pennsylvania.

Additional Author: Crumrine, Boyd,; Ellis, Franklin,; Hungerford, Austin N.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.882 C956

Clipping, Newspaper

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War"

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F13

Date Range: 1926/01/03

Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War"

Description: "General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War." Columbia man gained rank in federal army for meritorious service; fought at Vicksburg. The Sunday News. 3 January 1926.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1926/01/03

Creation Date: 1926/01/03

Creator: Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863

Search Terms: Civil War; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Sunday News; Vicksburg, Seige of

Extent: 2 items, 4 pieces

Object Name: Clipping, Newspaper

Language: English

Condition: Poor

Condition Date: 2020-11-07

Condition Notes: Poor condition. Brittle.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F13

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

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.

Other Numbers: TW-F-XX-21i

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

Newspaper

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War"

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F19

Date Range: 1926/01/03

Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: "General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War"

Description: "General Welsh won High Fame in Civil War." Columbia man gained rank in federal army for meritorious service; fought at Vicksburg. The Sunday News. 3 January 1926. See MG0828 SeriesF Fxx for scan and transcription.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1926/01/03

Creation Date: 1926/01/03

Creator: Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Welsh, Thomas

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Sunday news (Lancaster, Pa.); United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863

Search Terms: Civil War; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Newspaper clippings; Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865); Sunday News; Vicksburg, Seige of

Extent: 1 item, 8 pages to scan

Object Name: Newspaper

Language: English

Condition: Poor

Condition Date: 2020-11-07

Condition Notes: Brittle.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_F19

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

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.

Other Numbers: TW-F-XX-22e

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

My experiences mid shot and shell and in rebel den, a graphic recital of personal experiences throughout the entire civil war

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9155

Author: Urban, John W.

Date of Publication: 1882.

Call Number: 817 U72m

1 website

Alternate Title: 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

Wrightsville's book of facts : a souvenir inspired by the sixtieth anniversary of an event of the Civil War which occurred at Wrightsville, York County, PA known as "Farthest east reached by the Confederate Army" June 28th 1863-1923 including a classified professional and business directory

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16462

Corporate Author: Historical Committee (Wrightsville, Pa.)

Date of Publication: 1923.

Call Number: 974.841 W947

Responsibility: prepared by the Historical Committee.

Corporate Author: Historical Committee (Wrightsville, Pa.)

Place of Publication: Wrightsville, Pa

Publisher: The Committee,

Date of Publication: 1923.

Physical Description: 96 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Wright, John, - 1667-1749.; Confederate States of America. - Army.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - History.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - Directories.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.841 W947

The Patriot Daughters of Lancaster

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4030

Author: Hostetter, Albert K.

Date of Publication: 1928

/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Hostetter, Albert K. Title: The Patriot Daughters of Lancaster / by Albert K. Hostetter. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Patriot Daughters of Lancaster (Pa.) Lancaster (Pa.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Civilian relief. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Medical care

1 document

Responsibility: by Albert K. Hostetter.

Author: Hostetter, Albert K.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1928

Physical Description: 41-51 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 32, no. 3 & 4

Subjects: Patriot Daughters of Lancaster (Pa.); Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Civilian relief.; United States - History - Civil War, 1861-1865 - Medical care.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 32, number 3/4 (1928), p. 41-51Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.32

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