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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of James Buchanan Henry and Mary Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.3.1.006
Date Range
1859/08/10
  2 documents     1 image  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of James Buchanan Henry and Mary Nicholson
Description
Newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of James Buchanan Henry and Mary Nicholson over the objection of his uncle, the former President who reportedly did not attend the ceremony.
Date Range
1859/08/10
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 4
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Buchanan, James
Subjects
Weddings
Search Terms
Weddings
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 8 x 6 cm.
Object Name
Announcement, Wedding
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 3
Object ID
JBFP 3.3.1.006
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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
JBMS1998.013
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 6
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Object ID
MG0184_S02
Date Range
1738-1955
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Description
The George Steinman Papers, Series 2 is a collection of original correspondence, documents, photographs, and ephemera primarily compiled by George Steinman. The contents of Series 2 represent Lancaster city and county events, prominent citizens, buildings, monuments, churches, cemeteries, schools, and businesses. Most of what Steinman collected relates to 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania, highlighting Lancaster and Philadelphia. One of the key events highlighted is the Revolutionary war; with documents and images related to Philadelphia, George Washington, the Atlee family, and General Edward Hand. There are images relating to the Christiana Riot and to various buildings in early Lancaster; including but not limited to the Old Jail, the British Prison, and Postlethwaite's Tavern. Also included in the collection is currency printed by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia in 1764, and Confederate States currency and bonds.
System of Arrangement
This collection is divided into two series:
Series 1 The Steinman Album
Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Date Range
1738-1955
Year Range From
1738
Year Range To
1955
Date of Accumulation
1738-1955
Creator
Steinman, George Michael, 1847-1920
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Cameron, James Donald
Cameron, Simon
Steinman, George Michael
Stevens, Thaddeus
Yeates, Jasper
Subjects
Letters
Ephemera
Search Terms
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Persons of color
Extent
4 boxes, 112 folders, 1029 items, 3125 pages to scan, 2 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Copies
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
Please see the Photograph Collection for photographs referenced in this finding aid.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted access. Patrons wishing to view the Steinman Album or the contents of the boxes must make an appointment with the Archives Staff at least two weeks prior to visit.
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-184, Series 2
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Finding aid for Boxes 1-4 prepared by JE, 2018. Many of the documents, photographs, and ephemera from this collection were separated and placed in other collections in the mid to late twentieth century. In 2018, an intern was able to find most of those items and returned them to the folders within this collection.
Added to database 26 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
The Manheim Tragedy
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F028_It01
Date Range
1858
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
The Manheim Tragedy
Description
"The Manheim Tragedy. A complete history of the double murder of Mrs. Garber & Mrs. Ream: with the only authentic life and confession of Alexander Anderson, together with a correct account of the arrest, trial, conviction, sentence, death-warrant, and execution of Anderson and Henry Richards, his accomplice; to which is appended some brief reflections on the causes and consequences of crimes."
Published by H. A. Rockafield, in trust for the benefit of Anderson's wife and children. Second edition, printed at the Evening Express Office, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1858
Creation Date
1858
Creator
Rockafield, H. A.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0002
People
Anderson, Alexander
Garber, Anna Fink
Ream, Elizabeth
Richards, Henry
Rockafield, H. A.
Subjects
Biography
Murder
Search Terms
Biographies
Confessions
Executions
Hangings
Manheim
Murder
Extent
1 item, 74 pages scanned
Object Name
Book
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F028_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Manheim Tragedy (Rare Books 090 L244ev 1858; Library 352.3 C858)
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
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 28, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Note from James Buchanan Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.025
Date Range
1858/11/10
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Note from James Buchanan Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Note on back of James Buchanan Henry’s calling card to Mary Hagner Nicholson expressing regrets that he cannot see her today but will definitely see her tomorrow. Envelope with stamp and postmark addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1858/11/10
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan, 2 x 3.25 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Card, Calling
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.025
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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
JBMS1996.385a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 25
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Stock certificate for Conestoga Steam Mills
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F073_It01
Date Range
1855/05/14
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Stock certificate for Conestoga Steam Mills
Description
Stock certificate no.595 issued to Elam D. Hurst for 30 shares in Conestoga Steam Mills. Printed by Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear & Co. Signed by W. L. Gill, treasurer, and F. Shroder, president.
Date Range
1855/05/14
Creation Date
14 May 1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Gill, William Lembke
Hurst, Elam D.
Shroder, Francis
Subjects
Stock certificates
Stockholders
Stocks
Search Terms
Conestoga Steam Mills
Stock certificates
Stocks
Toppan, Carpenter, Casilear and Company
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Certificate, Stock
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F073_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
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
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 73, Item 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 19 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Blank check from Exchange Bank of J. F. Shroder & Co.
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F071_It08
Date Range
1850s
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Blank check from Exchange Bank of J. F. Shroder & Co.
Description
Blank check from Exchange Bank of J. F. Shroder & Co. Printed by Rohrer & Weller, Lancaster.
Date Range
1850s
Creation Date
1850s
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
Search Terms
Checks
Exchange Bank of J. F. Shroder and Company
Rohrer and Weller
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Check, Bank
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F071_It08
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
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
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 71, Item 8
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 17 February 2024.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by McCorkel, Greider, & Co.
Object ID
DEC 1854 F066 ML
Date Range
1854/12
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by McCorkel, Greider, & Co.
Date Range
1854/12
Creation Date
December 1854
Year
1854
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Arndt, Philip
Greider, Benjamin M.
McCorkel, Joseph
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Blacksmiths
Machine shops
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Machine shops
McCorkel, Greider & Company
Mechanics' liens
Mount Joy Car Manufacturing Company
Persons of color
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1854 F066 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
006
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. 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.
Additional Notes
Machine and blacksmith shop.
McCorkel, Greider & Co. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
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. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Date Range
1855/12
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Description
Mechanics' lien against C. A. Bitner
Date Range
1855/12
Creation Date
December 1855
Year
1855
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Bitner, C. A.
Kieffer, Christian
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Gristmills
Mechanics' Liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
DEC 1855 F101 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Kieffer, Christian. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images when available.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory and Lancaster County Archives, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
Description Level
Item
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Date Range
1856/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by Alexander McCloy and Adam Ross Black
Date Range
1856/02
Creation Date
February 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Black, Adam Ross
Dennis, Abraham
Flora, David
McCloy, Alexander
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Eden Twp.
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Place
Eden Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. 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.
Additional Notes
Building.
McCloy, Alexander; Black, Adam Ross. Contractors.
2 items, 2 pieces
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
IMages have been provided for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1856 F016 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Date Range
1856/09
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed by George W. Stahl and Jacob Mumma
Date Range
1856/09
Creation Date
September 1856
Year
1856
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Hershey, Christian
Mumma, Jacob
Mumma, Jonas
Stahl, George W.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Mechanics' liens
Blacksmiths
Search Terms
Blacksmith shops
Blacksmiths
Contractors
Mechanics' liens
Persons of color
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Place
Springville, Mount Joy Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Notes
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. 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.
Additional Notes
Mumma, Jacob. Agent, second defendant.
Blacksmith shop.
Stahl, George W. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment - contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been proficed for research purposes. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no publication fee.
Credit
Courtesy of Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Classification
RG 01-00 0202
SEP 1856 F058 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Date Range
1847/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Description
Mechanics' lien against George Martin
Date Range
1847/02
Creation Date
February 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Martin, George
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Mechanics' Liens
Gristmills
Place
Brecknock Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1857 F015 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim, Jr. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
FEB 1857 F015 ML
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Date Range
1857/05
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Description
Mechanics' lien against Jacob L. Gross
Date Range
1857/05
Creation Date
May 1857
Year
1857
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0007
People
Gross, Jacob L.
Carpenter, Ephraim
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Ephrata Twp.
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Sawmills
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
MAY 1857 F053 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
007
Additional Notes
Grist mill and saw mill.
Carpenter, Ephraim. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
MAY 1857 F053 ML
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed against Gottlieb Young
Object ID
FEB 1858 F035 ML
Date Range
1858/02
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien filed against Gottlieb Young
Date Range
1858/02
Creation Date
February 1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Betz, Jacob
Young, Gottlieb
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Subjects
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Search Terms
Contractors
Dwellings
Houses
Lancaster
Liens
Mechanics' liens
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
FEB 1858 F035 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Dwelling.
Betz, Jacob. Contractor.
2 items, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
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Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Date Range
1858/04
  1 document  
Collection
Mechanics' Liens
Title
Mechanics' lien for Gabriel Bear
Description
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property; volume and page number of recording in Mechanics' Liens Docket; and date filed.
Date Range
1858/04
Creation Date
April 1858
Year
1858
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Bear, Gabriel
Reist, Henry B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Contractors
Flour mills
Gristmills
Mechanics' liens
Mills
Mount Joy
Place
Mount Joy
Object Name
Claim
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
APR 1858 F047 ML
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Box Number
008
Additional Notes
Grist mill and flour mill.
Reist, Henry B. Contractor.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
APR 1858 F047 ML
Description Level
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Notice from the Manheim, Petersburg, and Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road Company
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F112_In01_It03
Date Range
1852/05/07
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Notice from the Manheim, Petersburg, and Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road Company
Description
Notice from Emanuel Shober to George M. Steinman regarding unpaid installments and requesting payment on his subscription to the Manheim, Petersburg, and Lancaster Turnpike or Plank Road Company.
Date Range
1852/05/07
Creation Date
7 May 1852
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Shober, Emanuel
Steinman, George Michael
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Stockholders
Turnpikes
Search Terms
Manheim, Petersburg and Lancaster Plank Road
Manheim, Petersburg and Lancaster Turnpike
Stockholders
Turnpikes
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Invoice
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F112_In01_It03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
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
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. 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
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 112, Insert 1, Item 3
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JE, 30 August 2022. Added to database 21 November 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Joseph R. Ingersoll
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F021_It07
Date Range
1853/07/06
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Joseph R. Ingersoll
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Joseph R. Ingersoll, Ambassador to Great Britain, concerning Buchanan's appointment as successor to the post and stating that his plans for voyage to England to assume the post are indefinite.
Date Range
1853/07/06
Creation Date
6 July 1853
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Ingersoll, Joseph
Subjects
Ambassadors
Letters
Search Terms
Ambassadors
Buchanan Collections
Correspondence
England
James Buchanan
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Letters
Extent
1 item, 2 pages scanned
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F021_It07
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Presidential Library https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/list?q=identifier_free%3AJBPrezLib&p=1&ps=20
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
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. 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
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 21, Item 7
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 14 October 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Copy of a letter from James Buchanan who is declining an invitation
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F021_It09
Date Range
1858/11/22
  1 document  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Copy of a letter from James Buchanan who is declining an invitation
Description
Handwritten copy of letter by James Buchanan to Committee of Invitation, offering his regrets at not being able to attend Centennial Celebration of Capture of Fort Duquesne. 22 November 1858.
Note from William F. Worner, Jr., who states that the letter is a copy and that the original is at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. 1 April 1928. Worner was the librarian for Lancaster County Historical Society from 1923-1935.
Date Range
1858/11/22
Creation Date
22 November 1858
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Buchanan, James
Worner, William Frederic, Jr.
Other Creators
Worner, William Frederic, 1888-1944
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Fort Duquesne, Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
Letters
Extent
2 items, 3 pages
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F021_It09
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Presidential Library https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/list?q=identifier_free%3AJBPrezLib&p=1&ps=20
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
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115)
Notes
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
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org 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. 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
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 21, Item 9
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 12 December 2023.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.065
Date Range
1859/01/04
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson commenting on the “small card” he sent ahead of this letter; expresses his utter happiness when thinking of her; Congress reconvened with the Senate moving into its new hall; the capital gets water for the first time via aqueduct; has a rare night off; goes to Judge Campbell’s party while Harriet, Mrs. Craig, and Miss Magraw go to a concert; waxes romantic about a photograph of her; will be in Mr. Scharff’s wedding; comments on her father and mother; and expects a long letter in return and hopes to see her Saturday. Envelope with postmark, stamp, and wax seal almost intact addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/04
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Campbell, James
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Henry, James Buchanan
Magraw, Miss
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Scharff, Christian Henry
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Nicholson, Eliza Ann Hagner
Nicholson, Joseph Hopper
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.065
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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
JBMS1997.030a-c
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 65
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.066
Date Range
1859/01/20
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson trying to avoid addressing strongly his independence of Uncle and will leave his current position as scheduled; missed her letter and will check at the post office; Mrs. Judge Roosevelt is visiting and Mrs. Craig is charming as ever. Envelope addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1859/01/20
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Craig, Elizabeth Church
Henry, James Buchanan
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Roosevelt, Cornelia Van Ness
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 4.5 x 7 in. and 3 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition Notes
Sections of letter are torn.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.066
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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
JBMS1997.029a-c
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 66
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.067
Date Range
1859
  2 documents     10 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry
Title
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson
Description
Letter from J. B. Henry to Mary Hagner Nicholson imploring her not to request him to write less often and not to do so herself; refers to her as his guardian spirit since he was orphaned at an early age and reared by relatives; talked with Leila as they strolled on the White House Grounds and talked about her; jokingly implores her not to jump into the Severn after hearing of the engagement of Dr. Harrison; his boat the Savana will be launched soon and he looks forward to sailing with her. Envelope with postmark, stamp, and wax seal intact addressed to Miss Mary H. Nicholson, Care Col Nicholson, Annapolis, Maryland. Date from postmark.
Date Range
1859
Creator
Henry, James Buchanan, 1833-1915
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 3, Box 1
People
Harrison, Dr.
Henry, James Buchanan
Ingraham, Leila R.
Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson
Nicholson, Joseph Hopper
Subjects
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 10 pages to scan, 5.5 x 8.5 in. and 7.3 x 13.4 cm
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition Notes
Second piece of letter is torn.
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 3 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 3.1.1.067
Associated Material
James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,
http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers
James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,
https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/
James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Family Papers
MG-96 James Buchanan Collection
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph collections
Curatorial collections
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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
JBMS1996.394a-b
Other Number
JBFP Part 3, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 67
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The James Buchanan Family Papers were collected by the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland. This collection was relocated from the Wheatland mansion to the LancasterHistory archives in the Spring of 2009. Digitization of the James Buchanan Family Papers was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
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