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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Transcription of part of a letter from Simon Cameron to Hon. H. A. Muhlenberg
Object ID
JBFP 8.1.1.002
Date Range
1844/07/22
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)
Title
Transcription of part of a letter from Simon Cameron to Hon. H. A. Muhlenberg
Description
Transcription of part of a letter from Simon Cameron to Hon. H. A. Muhlenberg regarding his connection to a defunct newspaper and pledging support to Muhlenberg’s election. Middletown.
Date Range
1844/07/22
Creator
Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 8, Box 1
People
Cameron, Simon
Muhlenberg, Henry Augustus
Subjects
Elections
Political candidates
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Elections
Political candidates
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan, 18 x 29.5 cm.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 8 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 8.1.1.002
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
JBMS1995.442
Other Number
JBFP Part 8, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 2
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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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1901 F008
Date Range
1901
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1901
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1901
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0020
People
Bitner, Catharine
Bitner, Samuel
Mattis, Elizabeth
Howard, Sarah
Sites, Harry M.
Sites, Amanda B.
Sites, A. W.
Sites, F. C.
Cameron, Simon B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Marietta
Place
Marietta
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1901 F008
Box Number
020
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Bitner, Samuel; Mattis, Elizabeth; Howard, Sarah; Sites, Harry M.; Sites, Amanda B.; Sites, A. W.
Administrators: Sites, F. C.; Cameron, Simon B.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Diplomatic dispatches of the Dept. of State, 1833-1864 : Russia, v.14

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13549
Date of Publication
1946.
Call Number
Drawer 1, Sec. 5: #425
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
The National Archives of the United States ,
Date of Publication
1946.
Physical Description
1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
Notes
Used as research material for MU Thesis "Simon Cameron's Political Exile as United States Minister to Russia" by Lamar Landon Libhart.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1865.
United States - Foreign relations - Russia - 1783-1865.
Additional Corporate Author
Buchanan, James ,
Cameron, Simon,
Taylor, Bayard ,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 1, Sec. 5: #425
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Miscellaneous notes of Simon Cameron and Bayard Taylor, June-September 1862

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13581
Date of Publication
1934.
Call Number
Drawer 1, Sec. 5: #420
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
National Archives of the United States ,
Date of Publication
1934.
Physical Description
1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
Notes
Used as research material for MU Thesis "Simon Cameron's Political Exile as United States Minister to Russia" by Lamar Landon Libhart.
Subjects
United States - Politics and government - 1783-1865.
United States - Foreign relations - 1783-1865 - Russia.
Additional Author
Cameron, Simon ,
Taylor, Bayard ,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Microfilm
Call Number
Drawer 1, Sec. 5: #420
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1903 F039
Date Range
1903
Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1903
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1903
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0021
People
Heisey, Eli Z.
Heisey, George R.
Heisey, Ethelbert R.
Cameron, Simon B.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Marietta
Place
Marietta
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1903 F039
Box Number
021
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Heisey, George R.; Heisey, Ethelbert R.
Administrator: Cameron, Simon B.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Hon. John A. Hiestand
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F020_It06
Date Range
1861/07/15
  2 images  
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Hon. John A. Hiestand
Description
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Hon. J. A. Hiestand stating that Mr. Seward and Mr. Cameron have mistaken Mr. Lincoln's views and that he is opposed to compromise. Washington, D.C. Pasted to backing.
Date Range
1861/07/15
Creation Date
15 July 1861
Creator
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0001
People
Cameron, Simon
Hiestand, John Andrew
Lincoln, Abraham
Seward, William Henry
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2022-10-14
Condition Notes
Torn at fold.
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F020_It06
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
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
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 20, Item 6
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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Collection
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
(day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. People: Cameron, James Donald Cameron, Simon Steinman, George Michael Stevens, Thaddeus Yeates, Jasper Subject Headings: Search Terms: Correspondence Finding aids Letters Manuscript
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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.
Documents
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Guide to the microfilm of the Simon Cameron papers at the Historical Society of Dauphin County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9292
Author
Cameron, Simon,
Date of Publication
1971.
Call Number
016.9748 P415sc
Responsibility
Edited by George R. Beyer.
Author
Cameron, Simon,
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, PA
Publisher
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission,
Date of Publication
1971.
Physical Description
91 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Cameron, Simon, - 1799-1889.
Additional Author
Beyer, George R.,
Additional Corporate Author
Historical Society of Dauphin County (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
016.9748 P415sc
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Title
Simon Cameron
Object ID
2008.034.4
Date Range
c. 1890
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Collection
Fine Arts Collection
Title
Simon Cameron
Description
Charcoal Portrait of Simon Cameron by Bertha L. Cochran. There are faint grid lines--first horizontal line is at the top of Cameron's head. In lower right corner, written in cursive with charcoal: "Simon Cameron / by / Bertha L. Cochran / -1890-"
Bertha L. (Cochran) Landis donated a collection to the Lancaster County Historical Society. (She married David B. Landis in 1914 and she died in 1959.) May have been donated by Mrs. George W. Hicks in 1930. See object file for additional information.
Date Range
c. 1890
Creator
Cochran, Bertha L.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 3
Storage Container
Box 0536
People
Cameron, Simon
Cochran, Bertha L.
Subcategory
Art
Object Name
Drawing
Material
Charcoal, Canvas, Wood
Medium
Drawing, Charcoal
Length (in)
20.125
Width (in)
16
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2023-06-15
Condition Notes
Bend and tear in middle of right edge. Some brown spots throughout. Crack along horizontal fold line 2.5 inches from the bottom.
Object ID
2008.034.4
Accession Number
2008.034
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Collection
Heritage Center Collection: Fine Arts: Paintings
Title
Watercolor portrait of Simon Cameron
Object ID
G.98.12.1
  1 image  
Collection
Heritage Center Collection: Fine Arts: Paintings
Title
Watercolor portrait of Simon Cameron
Description
Miniature watercolor portrait of Simon Cameron, turned in profile to his right, withing a painted oval, all on rectangular buff-colored paper. Cameron is painted at about age 60, in profile with a resolute expression on his face. He is wearing formal attire: a dark black-collared coat with a white, high collar protruding at his neck and a suggestion of a cravat of jabot at his neck. The background is shaded in tones of brown and the artist's signature in printed in black at the bottom of Cameron's coat, "E. Hergesheimer." Portrait must certainly have been done posthumously as Hergesheimer would have been only 16 years of age when Cameron died. (Photos and more information in file.) Written by Wendell Zercher.
Provenance
Possession of the portrait by the Slaymaker family is probably due to the intermarriage of the Slaymaker and Cameron families. Cameron's niece (Jane Elizabeth Cameron Redsecker) married Colonel S.C. Slaymaker (1828-1894) on May 28, 1862. Then descent to widow of S.R. Slaymaker II.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 5
Storage Cabinet
Unit 42
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Drawer
Bin 2-C
People
Cameron, Simon
Hergesheimer, Ella S.
Object Name
Painting
Height (cm)
13.97
Height (ft)
0.4583333333
Height (in)
5.5
Width (cm)
10.16
Width (ft)
0.3333333333
Width (in)
4
Condition
Good
Condition Date
1998-07-08
Condition Notes
Generally in good condition and stable. Acid burned around perimeter where in contact with frame and window mat; heavily soiled front and back; dark stains at upper corners where previously hinged; 3 or 4 areas around perimeter where paper has been scraped, abraded, dented and even punctured. Edges of paper have been unevenly cut. Treated at Lancaster Galleries with de-acidifying spray and reframed.
Object ID
G.98.12.1
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