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A discourse delivered on Thanksgiving Day, in the Church of Cedar Grove, December 12, 1850

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo451
Author
Leaman, John.
Date of Publication
1851.
Call Number
Missing 10/2015 mrb
Responsibility
by Rev. John Leaman, M.D.
Author
Leaman, John.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, [Pa.]
Publisher
Published by the congregation, E.C. Darlington, printer,
Date of Publication
1851.
Subjects
Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church (East Earl township, Pa.).
Church and the world.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
Missing 10/2015 mrb
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The borough of Mount Joy Lancaster County, Pa

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo669
Date of Publication
1855?
Call Number
974.815 MOJB 102
Place of Publication
s.l
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1855?
Physical Description
1 map : photocopy ; 25 x 43 cm.
Notes
Pictorial map from Mt. Joy Tax Enumeration Book 1853-1863. Attributed to Jacob Stauffer. Located in LCHS Archives.
Subjects
Real property - Maps.
Landowners - Maps.
Mount Joy (Pa.) - Maps.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 MOJB 102
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Battles of the United States, by sea and land: embracing those of the revolutionary and Indian wars, the war of 1812, and the Mexican war: with important official documents

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo691
Author
Dawson, Henry B.
Date of Publication
[1858]
Call Number
973 D272
  2 websites  
Responsibility
By Henry B. Dawson. Illustrated from original paintings by Alonzo Chappel.
Author
Dawson, Henry B.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Johnson, Fry, and Company,
Date of Publication
[1858]
Physical Description
5 v. fronts., plates, ports. 28 cm.
Notes
Title pages, preface, and content for the 2v. issue bound at the end of division 5.
LCHS has vols. 1 and 2 only.
Summary
Volume I - Covers the Revolutionary War from Lexington to Yorktown surrender
Volume II - Begins with the defeat of General Harman by native Americans in the Ohio Territory in 1790 and concludes with General Scott's campaign in 1847 in the Mexican War.
Subjects
Battles - United States.
United States - History, Military.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973 D272
Websites
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A digest of the ordinances of corporation of the city of Lancaster and of the acts of assembly relating thereto

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo870
Date of Publication
1855
Call Number
352.008 C855 1855
Responsibility
Revised and arranged by William R. Wilson & Jas C. Carpenter; published by authority of councils.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, (Pa.)
Publisher
W.B. Wiley
Date of Publication
1855
Physical Description
164 p., 34 p. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Additional Author
Carpenter, Jas C.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
352.008 C855 1855
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The life of Rev. Michael Schlatter; with a full account of his travels and labors among the Germans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia; including his services as chaplain in the French and Indian War, and in the war of the revolution. 1716 to 1790

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo965
Author
Harbaugh, Henry,
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
922.57 S338h
Responsibility
by H. Harbaugh.
Author
Harbaugh, Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Lindsay and Blakiston,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
xxxi, 27-375 p. front. 19 cm.
Notes
"A true history of the real condition of the destitute congregations in Pennsylvania, by Michael Schlatter" (a translation of Getrouw verhaal van den waren toestant der meest herderloze gemeentens in Pennsylvanien ... Amsterdam, 1751): p. 87-234.
Reverend Michael Schlatter was a minister of the German Reformed church who came to America to serve German immigrants. He was pastor in churches in Germantown and Philadelphia, and he also made missionary tours among the German Reformed settlers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York State.
Subjects
Schlatter, Michael, - 1716-1790.
Reformed Church in the United States.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
922.57 S338h
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The life and public services of James Buchanan : late minister to England and formerly minister to Russia : Senator and Representative in Congress, and Secretary of State : including the most important of his state papers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1046
Author
Horton, R. G.
Edition
Authorized ed.
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
923.173 B918h
Responsibility
by R.G. Horton.
Author
Horton, R. G.
Edition
Authorized ed.
Place of Publication
New York : Cincinnati
Publisher
Derby & Jackson ; H.W. Derby & Co.,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
xi, 13-428 p. : port. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Campaign literature, 1856
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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The presidents of the United States : from Washington to Pierce, comprising their personal and political history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1122
Author
Frost, John,
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
923.173 F939
Responsibility
by John Frost.
Author
Frost, John,
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Phillips, Sampson,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
455 p. : ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Presidents - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 F939
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Autobiography of Abel C. Thomas: including recollections of persons, incidents, and places

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1123
Author
Thomas, Abel Charles,
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
922.81 T454
Author
Thomas, Abel Charles,
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
J.M. Usher,
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
408p. front. (port.) 20cm.
Subjects
Thomas, Abel Charles, - 1807-1880.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
922.81 T454
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #482
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Mathiot, John
Buchanan, John
Peeler, Jacob
Ranck, Peter
Hibsman, John
Hoffman, George
Smith, John
Henderson, William
Hibsman, Jacob
Callwell, Timothy
Zell, Jacob L.
Wentz, Joseph
Patterson, Robert
Jackson, Samuel
Ask, Pheneas
Pennell, Benjamin
John, Stephen A.
Fogle, Adam
Johns, John
Steiner, Jacob
Meyers, Jacob
Eggert, Christian
Rohrer, John
Mehaffy, Hugh
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Courthouses
Elections
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Lancaster
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #482
Box Number
006
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Courthouse.
Payment to return judges for expenses of the General Election of the county, Tuesday, October 10, 1826.
List of return judges:
Mathiot, John Esq. Lancaster city.
Buchanan, John Esq. Drumore Twp.
Peeler, Jacob Esq. Elizabethtown.
Ranck, Peter New Holland.
Hibsman, John. Erbs (Winters).
Hoffman, George Esq. Strasburg.
Smith, John. Manheim Town.
Henderson, William Esq. Salisbury.
Hibsman, Jacob Esq. Reamstown.
Callwell, Timothy. Maytown.
Zell, Jacob L. Esq. Churchtown.
Wentz, Joseph Esq. Martic.
Patterson, Robert. Bart.
Jackson, Samuel. Colerain.
Ask, Pheneas. Little Britain.
Pennell, Benjamin Esq. Lititz.
John, Stephen A. Marietta.
Lloyd, Thomas. Columbia.
Fogle, Adam. Sadsbury.
Johns, John. Leacock.
Steiner, Jacob. Brecknock.
Meyers, Jacob. Mount Joy Schoolhouse.
Eggert, Christian Esq. Petersburg.
Rohrer, John Esq. Lampeter.
Mehaffy, Hugh. Conestoga.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
Less detail
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #484
Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0006
People
Campbell, Maria
Chamberlain, Joanna
Funck, Belinda
Griffin, William
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Manor Twp.
Poor children
Teachers
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Manor Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic ft.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1826 #484
Box Number
006
Notes
Entered into Q & A 1994/08/04.
Additional Notes
Poor children.
Campbell, Maria. Teacher.
Chamberlain, Joanna.
Funck, Belinda.
Griffin, William.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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