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Acknowledgment

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston

Title: Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate

Object ID: JBFP 2.2.2.002

Date Range: 1884/05/22

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston

Title: Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate

Description: Acknowledgment of George B. Willson that he has bought Harriet Lane Johnston’s Wheatland estate for $20,000, half to be paid now and the rest in installments; sale includes plants for the garden, bookcases in library, 2 cows, one horse, all farming implements; she may continue occupying the house until 1 July next with free supply of ice, fruit, and vegetables. Approved by Harriet Lane Johnston. Written on Harriet Lane Johnston’s stationery. 120 Park Street, [Baltimore].

Date Range: 1884/05/22

Creator: Willson, George Bolivar, 1855-1929

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 2, Box 1

People: Willson, George Bolivar; Johnston, Harriet Lane

Search Terms: Harriet Lane Johnston; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 9 x 7 in.

Object Name: Acknowledgment

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 2 Series 2

Object ID: JBFP 2.2.2.002

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

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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: JBMS1995.412

Other Number: JBFP Part 2, Series 2, Subseries 2, 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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Appraisal

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Collection: Collateral Appraisements

Title: Collateral Appraisements

Object ID: Coll App 1912 F002 M

Date Range: 1912

Collection: Collateral Appraisements

Title: Collateral Appraisements

Description: Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.

System of Arrangement: Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.

Date Range: 1912

Date of Accumulation: 1849-1913

Year: 1912

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0011

People: McCullaugh, P. J.; McCullagh, P. J.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Collateral appraisement; Lancaster; Letters; Affidavits

Place: Lancaster

Extent: 16 boxes (8 cubic feet)

Object Name: Appraisal

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Coll App 1912 F002 M

Box Number: 011

Additional Notes: Or McCullagh, P. J.; Included letter and affidavit.; 3 items, 1 piece

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 03-00 0312

Description Level: Item

Appraisal

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Collection: Collateral Appraisements

Title: Collateral Appraisements

Object ID: Coll App 1892 F007 H

Date Range: 1892

Collection: Collateral Appraisements

Title: Collateral Appraisements

Description: Appraisements of real estate for inheritance tax. Some personal property appraisals are also included. Appraisals include: name of decedent; location and description of real estate; description of personal property; valuation of real estate and personal property; and assessed tax. May also include names of heirs. Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name. Handwritten; from 1886, handwritten on printed forms.

System of Arrangement: Arranged chronologically by year, then alphabetically by first letter of decedent's last name.

Date Range: 1892

Date of Accumulation: 1849-1913

Year: 1892

Creator: Register of Wills

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives West

Storage Container: Box 0007

People: Hobart, Henrietta W.

Subcategory: Documentary Artifact

Search Terms: Collateral appraisement; Collateral statement; Correspondence

Place: None

Extent: 16 boxes (8 cubic feet)

Object Name: Appraisal

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Object ID: Coll App 1892 F007 H

Box Number: 007

Additional Notes: Only: two correspondences and collateral statement.; 3 items, 3 pieces

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.

Classification: RG 03-00 0312

Description Level: Item

Book, Account

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Collection: Judge Henry G. Long Collection

Title: Account book of Henry G. Long

Object ID: MG0283_F127

Date Range: 1865-1880

Jaggart, Thomas R. John, Mary Johns, Isaac W. Johns, John Johns, Mary Johns, Pete Johns, Samuel Johns, William Johnson, Elizabeth D. Johnson, James Johnson, Samuel Johnston, Richard M. Jones, Isaac Kain, Robert Karflett, Henry Kauffman, Henry Keech, David H. Keen, David Keen, Elijah Keener, James Keener

1 document

Collection: Judge Henry G. Long Collection

Title: Account book of Henry G. Long

Description: Personal account book [of Judge Henry G. Long] "Account of the Monies Expended from May 1st 1865-1880." Accounted for monthly expenses. Some entries correspond to receipts in the collection.

Date Range: 1865-1880

Creation Date: 1865-1880

Year Range From: 1865

Year Range To: 1880

Creator: Long, Henry Grimler, 1804-1889

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Long, Henry Grimler

Subjects: Finance, Personal

Search Terms: Account books; Finance, Personal

Extent: 1 item

Object Name: Book, Account

Language: English

Object ID: MG0283_F127

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Judge Henry G. Long Collection (MG0283), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions.

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.

Accession Number: 2014.MG0183.127

Other Numbers: MG-283

Other Number: MG-283, Folder 127

Classification: MG0283

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Added to database 2 March 2022.

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Broadside

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston

Title: Broadside advertising 340 items from Wheatland to be auctioned by Davis & Harvey, Auctioneers

Object ID: JBFP 2.2.3.002

Date Range: 1884/09/17

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 2 Harriet Lane Johnston

Title: Broadside advertising 340 items from Wheatland to be auctioned by Davis & Harvey, Auctioneers

Description: Broadside advertising 340 items from Wheatland to be auctioned by Davis & Harvey, Auctioneers, at their Art Gallery, No. 1212 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, on 17 September, 1884. Note at top of sheet: Compare this bill with statement in Klein’s Story of Wheatland, p.61.

Date Range: 1884/09/17

Creator: Davis & Harvey

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: JBFP Oversized Box 3

Subjects: Davis & Harvey; Broadsides

Search Terms: Davis & Harvey; Auctions; Broadsides; Harriet Lane Johnston; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan, 12.75 x 14.25 cm., 7.5.25 x 7.5 in. and 18.5 x 12 cm.

Object Name: Broadside

Language: English

Condition Notes: In three pieces.

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 2 Series 2

Object ID: JBFP 2.2.3.002

Location of Originals: Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 3.

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

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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: JBMS1995.263

Other Number: JBFP Part 2, Series 2, Subseries 3, 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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Card, Report

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Report card of James B. Henry, Jr.

Object ID: JBFP 3.3.1.007

Date Range: 1888

2 documents

Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 3 James Buchanan Henry

Title: Report card of James B. Henry, Jr.

Description: Report card of James B. Henry, [Jr.] whose grades ranged from 92 to 73. badly water damaged with large segments missing. Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute, [Brooklyn, N.Y.]

Date Range: 1888

Creator: Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institue

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 3, Box 4

People: Henry, James Buchanan, Jr.

Subjects: Report cards; Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute

Search Terms: Report cards; Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 2 pages to scan, 21.75 x 7.5 in. DO NOT FILM

Object Name: Card, Report

Language: English

Condition Notes: Badly water damaged with large segments missing.

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 3 Series 3

Object ID: JBFP 3.3.1.007

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

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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, Pa.

Other Number: JBFP Part 3, Series 3, Subseries 1, Folder 7

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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Deed

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Deed between James Crawford, farmer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County and William Crawford of Georgetown in the District of Columbia

Object ID: JBFP 1.2.2.001

Date Range: 1812/08/17

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Deed between James Crawford, farmer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County and William Crawford of Georgetown in the District of Columbia

Description: Indenture between James Crawford, farmer, of Lampeter Township, Lancaster County and William Crawford of Georgetown in the District of Columbia, one of the sons of James Crawford “of the other part,” for a tract of land comprising 240 acres in Lampeter Township bought from his father for $60. Lancaster.

Date Range: 1812/08/17

Creator: Crawford, James

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: JBFP Oversized Box 1

People: Crawford, James; Crawford, William

Other Creators: Crawford, William

Subjects: Deeds

Search Terms: Deeds; Lampeter Twp.; Georgetown, District of Columbia; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 12.75 in.

Object Name: Deed

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 2

Object ID: JBFP 1.2.2.001

Location of Originals: Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 1.

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

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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: JBMS2001.002

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 2, Subseries 2, Folder 1

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.