v. A BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LETTER By William Frederic Worner In the Division of Manuscripts in the Library of Congress in Washington, D. C., there is an original letter writen by Benjamin Franklin to Edward Ship- pen, Esq., of Lancaster, Pa. The communication is a short one, and in it the illustrious

Pennsylvania in most interesting and enlightening records. Our Society has in its Library a copy of this Diary and there is within its covers a graphic pen picture of the period which in its gripping details and its lifelike portrayal is unsurpassed by any other revolutionary lore. His residence during the

stated that President Buchanan "returned to his home [Wheatland] following his term as President of the United States and prac- tised law at the Lancaster bar." James Buchanan was admitted to the bar, in Lancaster, November 17th, 1812, and practiced law here until he entered upon his political career

church, and sat with them during divine service. During the first year, twenty pupils earned prayer books, and this enabled them to participate in the public services. Attached to the school was a library. The books were presented by members of the congregation. The library was used as an additional

rely confidently that she will not deceive, I shall most heartily rejoice should her account of you be favor- able. In that event, God willing, I intend to pay you a visit. Most affectionately, James Buchanan." In a postscript Buchanan says "your letter is without date, and does not purport to come

II. ITEMS FROM LETTERS (Relating to Early Events in Lancaster, Pa.) Made by Dr. John W. Jordan 1774 Nov. 24 Wm. Henry is getting better but very slowly. He dare not go out yet. There are many sick in the town. 1775 Jan'y 19 Early in the month Tobias Riem died, and shortly before three died in the

JAMES ANNESLY'S (LORD ALTAMONT'S) TRADITIONAL RESIDENCE IN LANCASTER COUNTY, FROM 1728 TO 1741 — NOT A FACT — ONLY UNFOUNDED TRADITION. By H. Frank Eshleman. Rupp, in a foot note page 243 of his History of Lancaster County, says that "James, afterwards Lord Altham, was confined in the prison at

James Buchanan—Diplomat, International Statesman, President Address of Hon. Robt. L. Owens, excSenator of Oklahoma, upon James Buchanan, delivered at said unveiling exercises. Mr. Chairman and my fellow citizens: IT GIVES me great pleasure to join with you in paying a tribute of respect to the

have such information as will induce them to set a just value upon their shares. By Order of the Directors, William Atlee, Secretary. The library was conducted as the Lancaster Library Company until October 22, 1763. Letters of Incorporation were then granted to it by James Hamilton, Lieutenant

have such information as will induce them to set a just value upon their shares. By Order of the Directors, William Atlee, Secretary. The library was conducted as the Lancaster Library Company until October 22, 1763. Letters of Incorporation were then granted to it by James Hamilton, Lieutenant