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Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Daily Evening Bulletin
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F17
Date Range
1863/06/12
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
Daily Evening Bulletin
Description
Daily Evening Bulletin. Memphis, Tennessee. Political news and war news. 12 June 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/06/12
Creation Date
1863/06/12
Creator
Daily evening bulletin (Memphis, Tenn.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Daily evening bulletin (Memphis, Tenn.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Vicksburg (Miss.)--History--Siege, 1863
Search Terms
Daily Evening Bulletin (Memphis, Tennessee)
Civil War
Vicksburg, Seige of
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2020-11-07
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F17
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22c
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 20 April 1861.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F22
Date Range
1861/04/20
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 20 April 1861.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 20 April 1861. Torn and pieces missing.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1861/04/20
Creation Date
1861/04/20
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Condition Notes
Poor condition. Torn. Missing pieces.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F22
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22h
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 13 July 1861.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F23
Date Range
1861/07/13
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 13 July 1861.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 13 July 1861.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1861/07/13
Creation Date
1861/07/13
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F23
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22i
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 29 November 1862.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F24
Date Range
1862/11/29
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 29 November 1862.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 29 November 1862. Pages 1-2 with an article cut out.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1862/11/29
Creation Date
1862/11/29
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Condition Notes
Poor condition. Pages 1-2 with an article cut out.
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F24
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22j
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 7 February 1863.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F25
Date Range
1863/02/07
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 7 February 1863.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 7 February 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/02/07
Creation Date
1863/02/07
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F25
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22k
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 7 November 1863.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F26
Date Range
1863/11/07
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 7 November 1863.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 7 November 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/11/07
Creation Date
1863/11/07
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F26
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22l
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 14 November 1863.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F27
Date Range
1863/11/14
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 14 November 1863.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 14 November 1863.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1863/11/14
Creation Date
1863/11/14
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F27
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22m
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 13 February 1864.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F28
Date Range
1864/02/13
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 13 February 1864.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 13 February 1864.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1864/02/13
Creation Date
1864/02/13
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F28
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22n
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 2 July 1864.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F29
Date Range
1864/07/02
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 2 July 1864.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 2 July 1864.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1864/07/02
Creation Date
1864/07/02
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F29
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22o
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 30 July 1864.
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F30
Date Range
1864/07/30
Collection
General Thomas Welsh Family Papers
Title
The Columbia Spy. 30 July 1864.
Description
The Columbia Spy. 30 July 1864.
Admin/Biographical History
Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.
Date Range
1864/07/30
Creation Date
1864/07/30
Creator
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
Storage Container
Box 0002
Subjects
Columbia spy (Columbia, Pa.)
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
Newspapers
Search Terms
Columbia Spy
Civil War
Newspapers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Newspaper
Language
English
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2020-11-14
Parent Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF
Object ID
MG0828_SeriesF_F30
Notes
Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST
Provenance: Passed down through the Welsh family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
Other Numbers
TW-F-XX-22p
Classification
MG0828
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Organized by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.
Less detail
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from James Gibbons to Christian Stauffer
Object ID
MG0846_F002
Date Range
1800/07/02
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from James Gibbons to Christian Stauffer
Description
Letter from James Gibbons to Christian Stauffer, charging him with making certain his swine are secured because someone's hogs have been eating Gibbons' grain and stating that if he finds the culprit, he will sue for damages.
Date Range
1800/07/02
Creation Date
2 July 1800
Creator
Gibbons, James, 1735-1810
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, James
Stauffer, Christian
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F002
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).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
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Copyright
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Credit
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 2
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from [Sharpley] to James Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F003
Date Range
1805/11/03
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from [Sharpley] to James Gibbons
Description
Letter from [Sharpley] in Downingtown to James Gibbons in Mill Creek, Lancaster County regarding business and family news. To the care of William Brinton, Soudersburg.
Date Range
1805/11/03
Creation Date
3 November 1805
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, James
Brinton, William
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Health
Letters
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F003
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).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
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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.
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Credit
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 3
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to William B. Thomas (forwarded to Joseph Gibbons)
Object ID
MG0846_F009
Date Range
1861/05/08
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to William B. Thomas (forwarded to Joseph Gibbons)
Description
Transcribed copy of a letter from Thaddeus Stevens in Lancaster, Pa. to William B. Thomas, which was evidently sent to Dr. Joseph Gibbons. Gibbons had asked for a recommendation and Stevens provided it.
Date Range
1861/05/08
Creation Date
8 May 1861
Creator
Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, Joseph
Stevens, Thaddeus
Thomas, William B.
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Recommendations
Extent
1 item, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F009
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).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
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Credit
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 9
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Phebe Earle Gibbons to Mrs. Lapp
Object ID
MG0846_F010
Date Range
1864/04/06
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Phebe Earle Gibbons to Mrs. Lapp
Description
Fragment of a letter from Phebe Earle Gibbons in Upper Leacock Township to Mrs. Lapp in Soudersburg regarding a real estate payment.
Date Range
1864/04/06
Creation Date
6 April 1864
Creator
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle, 1821-1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Real estate
Extent
2 items, 2 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F010
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).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
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Credit
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 10
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Mary Earle to Phebe Gibbons
Object ID
MG0846_F011
Date Range
1864/11/07
  1 document  
Collection
Gibbons Diaries, Family Papers, and Mill Records
Title
Letter from Mary Earle to Phebe Gibbons
Description
Letter from Mary Earle on Nantucket to her daughter, Phebe Gibbons. Letter contains gossip from Nantucket, much of which is barely readable.
Date Range
1864/11/07
Creation Date
7 November 1864
Creator
Earle, Mary Hussey, 1797-1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 19
People
Earle, Mary Hussey
Gibbons, Phebe Hussey Earle
Subjects
Letters
Search Terms
Correspondence
Letters
Extent
2 items, 5 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0846_F011
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).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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. 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
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Accession Number
2021.008
Other Numbers
MG-846
Other Number
MG-846, Folder 11
Classification
MG0846
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by MB, 8 July 2021. Added to database 21 July 2021.
Documents
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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
  1 document  
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).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks 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.
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.
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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
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Preston Haldeman to Eliza Haldeman
Object ID
MG0736_F015_It02
Date Range
1861/02/26
  2 documents  
Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Preston Haldeman to Eliza Haldeman
Description
Letter from Preston Haldeman to Eliza Haldeman regarding his pro-slavery stance but identification as a "Union man," teasing her about Christmas presents, general gossip, and friends who are going to Lincoln's inauguration. Cumberland, Maryland.
Admin/Biographical History
Preston Elder Haldeman was Eliza Haldeman's cousin.
Date Range
1861/02/26
Creation Date
26 February 1861
Creator
Haldeman, Preston Elder, 1833-1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Figyelmessy, Elisa Jacobean Haldeman
Haldeman, Preston Elder
Lincoln, Abraham
Subjects
Inauguration
Letters
Personal correspondence
Slavery
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Finding aids
Inaugurations
Letters
Manuscript groups
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0736_F015_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society https://www.haldeman-mansion.org/
Related Item Notes
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records (MG0736)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), 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
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
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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.
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-736
Other Number
MG-736, Folder 15, Item 2
Classification
MG0736
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by RR and SM in Summer and Fall 2015; and SW in Spring 2016. Added to database 6 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
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Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Eliza Haldeman to Samuel Haldeman
Object ID
MG0736_F028_It01
Date Range
1861/12/21
Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Eliza Haldeman to Samuel Haldeman
Description
Photocopy of letter from Eliza Haldeman to her father, Samuel Haldeman, regarding her friend Mary Cassatt, art, “Jack Cade”, Edwin Forrest, and theater. Eliza also shares her thoughts on slavery and family life. Philadelphia.
Date Range
1861/12/21
Creation Date
21 December 1861
Creator
Figyelmessy, Eliza Jacobean Haldeman, 1843-1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Cassatt, Mary Stevenson
Figyelmessy, Elisa Jacobean Haldeman
Haldeman, Samuel Steman
Subjects
Letters
Slavery
Search Terms
Art
Correspondence
Drama
Finding aids
Jack Cade (Aylmere)
Letters
Manuscript groups
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0736_F028_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society https://www.haldeman-mansion.org/
Related Item Notes
Curatorial Collection
S. S. Haldeman Papers, MG0344
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records (MG0736) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7dbdd094-b41c-40ef-b16d-538502636080
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), 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
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.
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.
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-736
Other Number
MG-736, Folder 28, Item 1
Classification
MG0736
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The letters and record book in this collection were kept by Eliza Haldeman and later sold by her son, S. Haldeman Figyelmessy, to his cousin and the donor's father, Guy K. Haldeman.
Cataloged by RR and SM in Summer and Fall 2015; and SW in Spring 2016. Added to database 6 January 2022.
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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
  2 documents  
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
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.
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. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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
  2 documents  
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
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.
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. Publication fees may apply.
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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