Letter from E. M. Gallaudet of the National Deaf-Mute College to W. W. Griest
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Letter from E. M. Gallaudet of the National Deaf-Mute College to W. W. Griest stating that Stevens always had an interest in the growth of the institution when he was chairman of the Committee on Appropriations and that Stevens' successor had an "unfriendly attitude."
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Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 14, Insert 2
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 13 November 2022.
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Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Capt. E. McMillen announcing an appointment for a clerkship with Edward McPherson, Clerk of the House of Representatives.
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Possibly Elias McMellen (1839-1916). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75802430/elias-mcmellen
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Other Numbers
MG-115
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MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 9
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MG0115
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Item
Custodial History
Added to database 21 April 2022.
Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 4, Item 4
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Letter from Thaddeus Stevens stating that he will watch out for the recipient and sending his compliments to the recipient's wife and daughter. Letterhead of the Fortieth Congress, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.
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MG-115
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MG-115, Part 1, Folder 5b, Insert 1
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MG0115
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Item
Custodial History
Added to database 26 September 2022.
Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 5, Insert 1
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Letter from Rep. William W. Griest to William P. King & Son
Description
Carbon copy of letter from Griest’s office to William P. King & Son regarding H.R.9832, which was introduced by Rep. W. A. Lafferty. Griest forwarded the letter to the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. Pencilled note at the bottom of the letter "Canned Goods."
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Accession Number
Unknown.MG0065
Other Numbers
MG-65, Series 25
Other Number
MG-65, Series 25, Folder 62, Insert 7, Item 2
Classification
MG0065
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Originally cataloged by KC, 2002-2003. The project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Archives and Records Management Grant, ME 230340, 2002-2003.
Letter from Rev. Samuel Fallows to Rep. Griest and Griest's response
Description
Letter from Rev. Samuel Fallows to Rep. Griest requesting support for H.R.15733. The bill was introduced by Rep. Madden to promote the National Half-Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom exposition in Chicago in 1915. Pencilled at bottom of letter “I will support this. WWG.” Letterhead of the Illinois Commission for the National Half-Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom which lists officers and committee members, Chicago, Illinois.
Letter from Rep. Griest to Rev. Samuel Fallows in reply to Fallows' letter.
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Accession Number
Unknown.MG0065
Other Numbers
MG-65, Series 25
Other Number
MG-65, Series 25, Folder 62, Insert 7, Item 5
Classification
MG0065
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Custodial History
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Letter from Col. James Wood to George Read regarding British prisoners of war and the overcrowded conditions of the barracks at Lancaster
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Letter from Col. James Wood in Lancaster to Joseph Reed, President of Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council, regarding British prisoners of war and the overcrowded conditions of the barracks at Lancaster. Col. Wood provides an estimate of the number of soldiers with the British Army, as well as women and children traveling with them that must be accommodated; expresses the need for lumber for temporary shelters and a hospital; detail regarding the Continental and militia troops onsite as guards and who will be moving seamen to a barracks in Philadelphia; and requests instructions from Read on how to proceed.
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
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Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 15, Insert 2, Item 4
Classification
MG0184
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Item
Custodial History
Added to database 11 May 2024.
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Letter James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr transmitting his approval of the merger of the two Presbyterian churches, his gratitude upon receiving a large piece of beef from friends, his hope that the Lecompton Constitution will be defeated, his appreciation to “the Democracy & my own County of Lancaster” for their support, and his surprise at the “power of endurance bestowed upon me by a kind Providence” in handling Presidential matters, important and unimportant. Washington.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
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James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
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Wheatland Mansion
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May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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Accession Number
JBMS1995.214
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 82
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Item
Custodial History
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Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz recounting and describing the current political climate in Mexico, much of the information comes from British soldiers Foltz meets. He describes a recent meeting of the Mexican Congress, support for Santa Anna, and the current state of certain Mexican ports. U.S. Ship Raritan off Vera Cruz.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
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Accession Number
JBMS1995.722
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JBFP Part 7, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 6
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Letter to James Buchanan from J. M. Foltz recounting a letter Foltz heard about, from a captain stationed in Mexico City, which describes the current state of Mexican politics—especially regarding Santa Anna. U.S. Hotel Philadelphia.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
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Accession Number
JBMS1995.725
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JBFP Part 7, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 9
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Letter to Rep. William W. Griest from James H. Blount
Description
Letter to Rep. William W. Griest from James H. Blount forwarding his book, “The American Occupation of the Philippines, 1898-1912.” Stationery of James H. Blount, Attorney-at-Law, District National Bank Building, Washington, D.C.
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Accession Number
Unknown.MG0065
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MG-65, Series 25
Other Number
MG-65, Series 25, Folder 62, Insert 7, Item 1
Classification
MG0065
Description Level
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Custodial History
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