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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Joseph Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F012
Date Range
1865/05/24
, 1727-1879, detail the exchange of property to and from the Gibbons family mostly within Lampeter Township and Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. Other family papers, 1799- 1871, include narratives about the Gibbons family, a membership certificate for the Independent Order of Good Templars, and
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Joseph Gibbons
Description
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens in Caledonia to Dr. Joseph Gibbons at the Customs House in Philadelphia. Letter reads: "Dear Sir, Certainly! Do it ________. I know the great worth of your friend _ I hope he is in no danger. Thaddeus Stevens."
Date Range
1865/05/24
Creation Date
24 May 1865
Creator
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Letters
United States Customhouse (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
United States Customhouse (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Extent
2 items, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F012
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records (MG0846), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 12
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 28 July 2021.
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In01
Date Range
1864/03/08
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess
Description
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess, Lancaster, reporting that he is well, has had enough of the war, and that they would like letters from home. "…take me out of this damd dirty hole for I cannot stand it verry long…" With envelope.
Date Range
1864/03/08
Creation Date
8 March 1864
Creator
Clark, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Clark, James
Hess, Martin D., Mrs.
Subjects
Letters
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
Civil War
Letters
Persons of color
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States Army
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter to Samuel Harris (MG0018_SerA_F124_In02)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 124, Insert 1
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
One of two letters discovered in 1988 in the collections of the Lancaster History with Justice of the Peace records from 1873. Added to database 23 March 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
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter to Samuel Harris
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In02
Date Range
1865/03/10
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter to Samuel Harris
Description
Letter to Samuel Harris reporting that the writer has been unwell since he joined the army, they are with Gen. Sherman and about to take Richmond, and he would like paper and stamps, and word from home. "…we are goin to take Richmon and Army men will fall…" Sent in the care of George [Steinhauser] to Samuel Harris, hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With envelope.
Date Range
1865/03/10
Creation Date
10 March 1865
Creator
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Harris, Samuel
Steinhauser, George
Subjects
Letters
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
Civil War
Letters
Persons of color
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States Army
Extent
2 items, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess (MG0018_SerA_F124_In01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 124, Insert 2
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
One of two letters discovered in 1988 in the collections of the Lancaster History with Justice of the Peace records from 1873. Added to database 24 March 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
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from John Fass to friend
Object ID
MG0018_SerB_F003
Date Range
1865/05/24
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from John Fass to friend
Description
Letter from John Fass to friend. Fass reported for duty in Lancaster in March 1865 and his unit moved to Philadelphia, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Charlestown, Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Stevenson Station, and Summit Point. He mentions that Richmond was taken. He describes the natural resources so prevalent in Virginia, which is not as developed as Lancaster County. Compares the slave quarters he has seen in Virginia to hog pens in Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1865/05/24
Creation Date
24 May 1865
Creator
Fass, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Fass, John
Subjects
Letters
Slavery
Soldiers
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
Civil War
Letters
Persons of color
Soldiers
United States Army
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerB_F003
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2004.MG0018.B3
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series B, Folder 3
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 24 March 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
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03
Date Range
1851/11/10
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
Description
Transcription of letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney regarding the cultural history and intellectual equality of Africans, the practice of slavery throughout Africa, the Fugitive Slave Law, abolitionism and free African Americans, the American Revolution, Thaddeus Stevens, taxes, revenue, and Pennsylvania politics.
Date Range
1851/11/10
Creation Date
10 November 1851
Creator
Lancaster Intelligencer (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Fordney, William Bush
Jenkins, John Carmichael
Stevens, Thaddeus
Other Creators
Jenkins, John Carmichael, 1809-1855
Subjects
African Americans--History
Antislavery movements
Free Black people
Letters
Politics
Slavery
United States. Fugitive slave law (1850)
Search Terms
Abolition
Antislavery movements
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Free persons of color
Fugitive slave law
Lancaster Intelligencer
Letters
Politics
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 20 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letters written by Dr. John Carmichael Jenkins which address the subject of slavery (MG0240_Ser02_F011_In01; MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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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-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 11, Insert 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 5, July 2007. Added to database on 28 March 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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to George Markley
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.005
Date Range
1827/05/17
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to George Markley
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to George Markley refusing to be in involved in a local post office dispute. Lancaster.
Date Range
1827/05/17
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Markley, George B.
Subjects
Letters
United States. Post Office Department
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Post offices
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan, 7 x 8 in., 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.005
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
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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
JBMS1997.001
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 5
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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letters from James Buchanan
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.007
Date Range
1863-1868
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letters from James Buchanan
Description
This group of sixteen letters of unknown ownership and whereabouts were copied on 19 July 1937 by F. A. Henry, American Consulate, Melbourne, Australia. Whether he owned the letters is not clear.
Letter 1. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry concerning family financial matters including Harriet’s loss in the stock market. Wheatland. 3 November 1863. Letter 2. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry following up on letter of November 3. Wheatland. 4 November 1863.
Letter 3. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry discussing the power of Congress to issue paper currency and the financial matters of family and Miss Hetty. Wheatland. 22 April 1864.
Letter 4. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry praising Miss Lane’s cooking, some financial matters, and the publication of his book. Wheatland. 29 September 1865. Letter 5. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry doubting the truth of Mrs. David Lynch’s contention that her daughter, Isabella, ought to be move from the convent to home because of illness, asking for money for the trip and some other financial matters. Wheatland. 2 March 1866. Letter 6. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry inquiring about the removal of Miss Lynch from the convent; complaining about the “pegging away” of her mother, who “might not be in her right mind”; Mr. Schell’s silence; Harriet in Cuba; and financial matters. Wheatland. 12 March 1866 Letter 7. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry commenting on the poor performance of his household staff, financial matters, Miss Hetty’s relationship with others, Andrew Johnson’s poor selection of cabinet members, and how the South should be treated. Wheatland. 16 March 1866. Letter 8. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry concerning rents, deeds, the marriage of the O’Neal sisters, and travel to Baltimore after voting. Wheatland. 4 October 1866.
Letter 9. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry praising his handling of the Leonard affair, his visit to Baltimore, visiting Harriet and the Johnston family, and mention of visits from Mrs. Ellis and the James Shunk family. Wheatland. 10 November 1866.
Letter 10. Letter from James Buchanan to Cornelius Vanderbilt introducing James Buchanan Henry. Wheatland. 13 December 1866.
Letter 11. Letter from James Buchanan to Mrs. Robert Walsh introducing James Buchanan Henry. Wheatland. 9 January [1866]. Missing.
Letter 12. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry hoping for a visit from him and Mr. Schell at Christmas, present visitors, and financial matters. Wheatland. 14 December 1867.
Letter 13. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry desiring to buy some prints from Mr. Buttre, financial affairs, and the “Murillo affair.” Wheatland. 7 February 1868.
Letter 14. Letter to James Buchanan from J. C. Buttre quoting prices for prints. Wheatland. 25 January 1868.
Letter 15. Letter from James Buchanan to James Buchanan Henry enclosing repayment for prints bought and other financial matters. Wheatland. 15 February 1868.
Letter 16. Letter to James Buchanan Henry from [Harriet Lane] concerning the borrowing of jewels, Confederate raids, Miss Hetty, Robert [Magrainy] and others at the party. Wheatland. 22 August 1864.
Date Range
1863-1868
Year Range From
1863
Year Range To
1868
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Henry, James Buchanan
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"
Lynch, Mary
Lynch, Isabella
Schell, William P.
Johnson, Andrew
Ellis, Catherine Margaret
Vanderbilt, Cornelius
Walsh, Robert, Mrs.
Buttre, John Chester
Magrainy, Robert
Subjects
Letters
Stock exchanges
United States. Congress
Cabinet officers
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Jewelry
Finance, Personal
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Stock exchanges
United States Congress
Cabinet officers
Letters of introduction
Confederate raids
Civil War
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Jewelry
Finance, Personal
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
15 items, 22 pages to scan, 8.5 x 11 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.007
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
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
JBMS1995.694
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, 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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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Jacob Glatz
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.009
Date Range
1836/02/24
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Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Jacob Glatz
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Jacob Glatz returning the patent sent earlier and a letter from Mr. Sevier, delegate from Arkansas; mentions Mr. Woodruff and invites Mr. Haldeman and Glatz to visit after they visit the President.
Date Range
1836/02/24
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Container
JBFP Oversized Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Glatz, Jacob
Haldeman, Mr.
Sevier, Ambrose Hundley
Woodruff, Mr.
Subjects
Letters
Patents
Invitation cards
Legislators--United States
Arkansas
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Patents
Invitations
Senators, United States
Arkansas
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 12.75 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.009
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
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
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
JBMS1995.042
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 9
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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.018
Date Range
1844/12/00
More detail
  2 documents     4 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane
Description
Letter from James Buchanan to Harriet Lane detailing activities of family and friends, especially those of Buck Yates, who will sail with the Navy to the Mediterranean Sea. Washington, D.C.
Date Range
1844/12/00
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Johnston, Harriet Lane
Yates, James Buchanan
Subjects
Letters
United States. Navy
Mediterranean Sea
Personal correspondence
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
United States Navy
Mediterranean Sea
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
Harriet Lane Johnston
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 10 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.018
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
JBMS1995.080
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 18
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
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Note from James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.023
Date Range
1846/10/01
More detail
  2 documents     2 images  
Collection
James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan
Title
Note from James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr
Description
Note from James Buchanan to H. B. Swarr, Esq. asking if W. Sanderson has paid his debt and expressing his annoyance if he hasn’t. Wheatland.
Date Range
1846/10/01
Creator
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Container
JBFP Part 1, Box 1
People
Buchanan, James
Sanderson, W.
Swarr, Hiram Behm
Subjects
Letters
Collecting of accounts
Search Terms
Letters
Correspondence
Debt
Debt collection
James Buchanan
Buchanan Collections
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Extent
1 item, 2 page to scan, 8 x 5.25 in.
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Parent Object ID
JBFP Part 1 Series 1
Object ID
JBFP 1.1.1.023
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
JBMS1996.173
Other Number
JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 23
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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