The dying confession of John Lechler : who was convicted for the murder of his wife Mary Lechler and sentenced to be executed on the 25th day of October, 1822, made in the presence of Samuel Carpenter, mayor of the city of Lancaster & others
A report of the trial of John Lechler : on an indictment for the murder of his wife, Mary Lechler, before the Court of oyer & terminer of Lancaster County, held in the city of Lancaster on the third Monday of August 1822
Charter and by-laws of the Athenæum of Philadelphia, to which are added, a list of the directors, stockholders, and annual visitors, and of persons who have presented to, or deposited at the athenæum, books, maps, medals, &c. Together with a catalogue of the books, maps, &c. belonging to the institution
Articles of association of the Lancaster Reading Room to which are added, the rules and regulations of the room, and of the library; a list of the officers and subscribers, &/ together with a catalogue of the books, & belongint to the Institution
Introduction to the English reader : or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virture. To which are added, rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety
A new spelling book : adapted to different classes of pupils : compiled with a view to render the arts of spelling and reading easy and pleasant to children
Trial of John Lechler for the murder of his wife, Mary Lechler : before the Court of Oyer and Terminer, held for the county of Lancaster, on the nineteenth day of August, 1822 : containing all the evidence with the particulars of the murder of Mrs. Haag : including the speeches of counsel, the charge and sentence of the court
Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2
Description
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection, Series 2 was carefully curated by Mr. Slaymaker and contains papers dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. This series is primarily composed of correspondence related to business, railroads, legal affairs, and personal matters. The personal letters are rich in details of social history and genealogy. Legal documents include estate papers for the Fleming, Slaymaker, Leech, and Boyd families. The remaining documents include land surveys, receipts, tickets, accounts, bonds, and wills.
System of Arrangement
The Samuel R. Slaymaker II, White Chimneys Collection is divided into six series according to the original order; Series 1, 2 and 4 have been cataloged and are available for research.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-268, Series 2
Classification
MG0268
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Added to database 8 August 2022.
Much of this series was microfilmed by the Pennsylvania State Archives. The microfilmed items are noted within the finding aid and the microfilm is available in LancasterHistory's Research Center.
Reports of cases determined at nisi prius, in the courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas, and on the home circuit : from the sittings after Michaelmas term 48 Geo. III. 1807, to the sittings after [Hilary term, 56 Geo. III. 1816] both inclusive
Vol. 2 has title: Reports of cases determined at nisi prius, in the courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas, and on the circuits ...
Vols. 3-4 have title: Reports of cases determined at nisi prius, in the courts of King's Bench and Common Pleas, and on the circuit ... to which are added notes referring to the American authorities: by Samuel Howe ... New York, S. Gould; 1821.
Book plate of James Louis Petigrul, v. 1-3.
"May be regarded as a continuation of Espinasse's reports."--Marvin's Legal bibliography.
Includes index.
Jasper Yeates's Colonial Law Library.
Yeates's signature at top of title page.
Book numbers 817-and 918 as assigned by Yeates.
Contents
V. 1. From the sittings after Michmaelmas [sic] term, 48 Geo. III. 1807, to the sittings after Michaelmas term, 49 Geo. III. 1808 -- v. 2. From the sittings after Hilary term, 49 Geo. III. 1809, to the sittings before Easter term, 51 Geo. III. 1811.
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