attitude towards the Revolutionary War. V. 16 p. 253. 1732 Quoting Smith's History of Pennsylvania, which seems to discuss the history of Quakers particularly we find it stated regarding the beginning of the Quaker sect in Lancaster County that "A meeting for worship every first and fifth day was held at

. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Washington, George, 1732-1799. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century. Valley Forge (Pa.)--History--18th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1928 Description: 74-87 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical

. Worner supplementary to series of H. Frank Eshleman. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Pennsylvania Packet and General Advertiser (newspaper) Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--1775-1865. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1926 Description

going over the river to survey for Pennsylvania. - 1 A., 299. Edward Cartlidge from Lancaster sends a letter to Governor Gordon, saying he cannot come to Philadelphia to give testimony. - 1 A., 304. Cartlidge examined at Pequea, Lancaster County, tells about the Indian conditions at Allegheny. - 1 A

, calls this the critical period of American history ; and wrongly the schools give it very little attention. The service of Lancaster County in the French and Indian War, was indispensable. Our county was engaged in all of the classes of war services of that conflict. We furnished a major amount of the

GENERAL SAM HOUSTON IN LANCASTER By William Frederic Worner On Thursday, July 6, 1848, the city of Lancaster, Pa., was honored by a visit from General Sam Houston, the hero of San Jacinto, one of the founders and the first President of the infant Republic of Texas. He was accompanied by the Hon

and government--1775-1783. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1927 Description: 101-103 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 7 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.31 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal

Harnett wrote a letter to William Wilkinson, a part of which is as follows: Lancaster 25 Sepr. 1777 Dr Sir Congress have been Obliged to leave Philadelphia and it is supposed Genl. Howe is now in possession of it, altho' every effort in Genl. Washingtons Power has been made use of to prevent it The