., Lancaster, Pa., 1903. Riddle, William. Cherished Memories. Lancaster, Pa.: Intelligencer Printing House, 1910. Stauffer, David McNeely, and Dubbs, Jos. Henry. The History of F&M College Extra- Illustrated, presented to the Lancaster County Historical Society, 1903. About the Contributor Rosemary A

FORWARD About William Clark and the 79th Pennsylvania The 79th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Regiment was a three-year regiment formed in the wake of Lincoln's second call for troops. Its cadre were men who had drilled in the pre-war militia units in and around Lancaster, and others who had seen

), p. 115 and Ellis and Evans, History of Lancaster County, p. 112, say 16 killed, 66 wounded, and 47 missing. 2. The letter is the property of David Meister of Springfield, Ohio, a great grandnephew of the brothers Lewis and Kersey Bradley. 3. Letter from Major General William E. Bergin, The Adjutant

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the night of Dec. 25, 1776 General Washington crossed the Delaware with about 2500 troops and made a surprise attack on the British, killing about twenty and taking one thousand prisoners at Trenton. Of his own army, two were killed, two were frozen to death, and several wounded. From this victory

quart. Of 150 passengers, over 100 were miserably starved to death.' PENN: Pennsylvania is situated 600 miles more to the south, than the latitude of England. As it is upon the same line, it is also about the same degree as Montpelier in France and Naples in Italy. The air is generally clear and

: The Auto Racing Collection contains photocopies of photographs of race car drivers, newspaper articles, advertisements, and programs related to auto racing at Lancaster County speedways. The items include a history of auto racing in Lancaster County, information about J. Earl Way, and an article about

ocean voyage was about to begin.' Pennsylvania seemed to be the chief objective for many of the German travelers. It was often delightfully referred to as the "Faraway British Island of Pennsylvania."5 A typical vessel of the 1700's was approximately 140 feet long by 34 feet wide and weighed about 500

Lieut. Col. Comd. Regiment12 Part V, Common Regment, Uncommon Men The 79th Pennsylvania Volunteers was a typical Union regiment of the Civil War. They fought in many famous battles and held strategic positions with bravery. They are certainly among the unsung heroes of our history books. It is more