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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 5 Ephemera

Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 5

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 5 Ephemera

Description: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 5 contains ephemera from his personal life and political career. The materials in this collection range from 1833 to 1860.; The materials include invitations to different events and dinners, a facsimile of his petition for membership in Lodge No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons in Lancaster, a list of guests invited to a dinner in St. Petersburg in Russia during Buchanan's time as the ambassador, admission tickets, menus for dinners, bills of fare, and embossed valentines. Some of the organizations mentioned were the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, Seamen's Hospital Society, the Royal Astronomical Society Club, the Democratic Citizens of the City of Philadelphia, and the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufacturers, and Commerce.

Admin/Biographical History: James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791 to James Buchanan and Elizabeth Speer. He was the second child born out of ten children, and he would go on to outlive all but one of his siblings. Most popularly remembered as Pennsylvania's only President and as a lifelong bachelor, Buchanan committed a lifetime to politics. In 1821, he left his law practice and embarked on his political career after having been voted into the U.S. House of Representatives. He would remain in the House for five consecutive terms before serving as the U.S. Minister to Russia, a Senator in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Minister to Great Britain, and finally, the 15th President of the United States. He died in his bedchamber at Wheatland at 8:30 AM on June 1, 1868. He was 77 years old. [https://www.lancasterhistory.org/about-wheatland, accessed 10/24/2019]

System of Arrangement: JBFP Part 1 Series 5 Ephemera; Subseries 1 Invitations, Valentines, Broadsides, Visiting Cards

Year Range From: 1833

Year Range To: 1860

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

People: Buchanan, James; Johnston, Harriet Lane

Other Creators: James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Subjects: Broadsides; Invitation cards; Menus; Petitions; Tickets; Valentines; Visiting cards; Ephemera

Search Terms: Broadsides; Buchanan Collections; Calling cards; Finding aids; Harriet Lane Johnston; Invitations; James Buchanan; Manuscript groups; Menus; Petitions; Tickets; Valentines; Visiting cards; Ephemera; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 box, 66 folders, .25 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive; Invitation; Card, Calling

Language: English

Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 5

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; James Buchanan Collection, MG0096; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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.; 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.; Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Description Level: Series

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

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 2 Financial and Legal Documents

Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 2

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 2 Financial and Legal Documents

Description: The James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1, Papers of James Buchanan, Series 2 contains the financial and legal documents of James Buchanan, including invoices and receipts, ledgers, accounts, deeds and land records, and estate papers, dated 1812-1883. Among these papers are financial papers including bank statements and memorandums; documents related to land in Clarion, PA; legal papers for the settlement of the Boyd estate and other properties; summaries of three cases decided by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; a summary for the cost of a dinner in Russia in 1833; estate papers for family members and James Buchanan's will. Amos Slaymaker, Henry F. Slaymaker, Hiram B. Swarr, Edward Young Buchanan, Harriet Lane Johnston, and Henry E. Johnston are among the names found in these records.

Admin/Biographical History: James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791 to James Buchanan and Elizabeth Speer. He was the second child born out of ten children, and he would go on to outlive all but one of his siblings. Most popularly remembered as Pennsylvania's only President and as a lifelong bachelor, Buchanan committed a lifetime to politics. In 1821, he left his law practice and embarked on his political career after having been voted into the U.S. House of Representatives. He would remain in the House for five consecutive terms before serving as the U.S. Minister to Russia, a Senator in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Minister to Great Britain, and finally, the 15th President of the United States. He died in his bedchamber at Wheatland at 8:30 AM on June 1, 1868. He was 77 years old. [https://www.lancasterhistory.org/about-wheatland, accessed 10/24/2019]

System of Arrangement: JBFP Part 1 Series 2 Financial and Legal Documents; Subseries 1 Invoices, Receipts, Ledgers, Accounts; Subseries 2 Deeds and Land Records; Subseries 3 Legal Papers; Subseries 4 Estate Papers

Year Range From: 1812

Year Range To: 1883

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

People: Buchanan, James; Johnston, Harriet Lane; Johnston, Henry Elliot; Swarr, Hiram Behm; Buchanan, Edward Young; Slaymaker, Amos; Slaymaker, Henry Fleming

Other Creators: James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Subjects: Decedents' estates; Deeds; Estates (Law); Finance, Personal; Legal documents; Probate records; Receipts (Acknowledgments); Tax returns; Wills

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Deeds; Finance, Personal; Finding aids; Harriet Lane Johnston; James Buchanan; Legal documents; Manuscript groups; Probate records; Receipts; Tax returns; Wills; Estate settlement; Decedents' estates; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 box, 70 folders, .25 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 2

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; James Buchanan Collection, MG0096; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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.; 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.; Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Description Level: Series

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

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.042

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: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 5

Title: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 5 Lamps and Lighting

Object ID: MG0545_Series05

Date Range: 1834-1895

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Collection: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 5

Title: George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 5 Lamps and Lighting

Description: The documents in MG0545 Series 5 pertain to providing street lighting around Lancaster City. Series begins in 1834 with the City Council receiving bids for oil to burn in street lamps and concludes in 1895 with an invoice from the Citizens' Electric, Heat and Power Co. This series also includes invoices for parts, payment receipts for various labors connected to the city power system, petitions to have lamps installed or removed, and bids from companies to receive the city contract to provide citizens of Lancaster with light.

System of Arrangement: This collection is organized into series by subject:; Series 1 Market Houses; Series 2 Fire Department; Series 3 Bridges; Series 4 Railroads; Series 5 Lamps and Lighting; Series 6 Relief Fund; Series 7 Administrative Records

Date Range: 1834-1895

Year Range From: 1834

Year Range To: 1895

Date of Accumulation: 1834-1895

Creator: Lancaster (Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 11

People: Algier, Michael; Althouse, Henry; Baumgardner, Henry; Bietz, Jacob; Blickenderfer, R.; Brown, George W.; Brown, Theodore; Carpenter, Dr.; Corcoran, Hugh; Cosgrove, Johannes; Ecinaras, C.; Ernst, George, Jr.; Fairer, A.; Flick, John; Frain, Davis M.; Gable, Jacob; Garber, Abraham; Geiger, E.; Getz, Elleanor; Hambright, Henry; Harman, Daniel; Hawthorn, H. C.; Henry, J.; Hess, Josiah; Hildebrand, Casper; Hildebrand, Henry; Howister, Ken; Kautz, Jacob F.; Kerfoot, George B; Lamparter, Ehrhart; Lamparter, Elizabeth; Lamparter, Mrs.; Long, John F.; Mackley, J. R.; Magendabler, John; Mathiot, John; McCuhley, J.; Mefsenkop, John; Miller, Herman; Morningstar, Jacob; Morton, William; Oberman, J.; Raub, M.; Renard, Henry; Richard, Luther; Ringwalt, A. S.; Sanderson, George; Schaeffer, Bartram; Schaum, Henry; Schaum, John P.; Sewars, William; Simpson, Jacob G.; Skiles, John D.; Smith, John; Sturgis, B. R.; Tyle, Henry; Wagner, J. Jacob; Werz, Jacob; Wiley, John; Yeisley, George

Subjects: Lamps; Street lighting; Business records; Lancaster (Pa.)

Search Terms: Boon and Cockley; Business records; Citizens' Electric Light; Contracts; Coonley and Woodward; Finding aids; Gable and Company; Heat and Power Company; Heintish and Carter House; Heupel and Huber; Invoices; Isaac Diller and Sons; John Bush and Son; Lamp Committee; Lamps; Lancaster City Waterworks; Lancaster Gas Light and Fuel Company; Manuscript groups; Morris Tasker and Company; Ordinances; Pennsylvania Globe Gas Light Company; Pinkerton and Slaymaker; Proposals; Receipts; Shenk and Long; State Electric Lighting Company; Street lighting

Extent: 1 box, 17 folders, .25 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0545_Series05

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory

Related Item Notes: Lancaster City Archives; George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, MG0545

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions. Original documents may be used. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-545, Series 5

Other Number: MG-545, Series 5

Classification: MG0545

Description Level: Series

Custodial History: Note: These documents are mostly administrative records, not permanent records, and were likely purged by the city offices when they were no longer needed. We are fortunate that they survived as they contain details about Lancaster's past.; The collection was organized and rehoused by JP, Summer 2011; finding aid typed by KR, April 2012.

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Collection: Judge Henry G. Long Collection

Title: Judge Henry G. Long Collection

Object ID: MG0283

Date Range: 1752-1888

Conestoga Steam Mills Contracts Correspondence Farmers & Mechanics Insurance Co. Finding aids Gabriel Bear & Co. Gap Mining Co. Haines and McCullough Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy & Lancaster Railroad Co. Hoar, Umbel, and Hoar Inland Insurance & Deposit Co. Invoices John Hack Co. Lancaster County Bank

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Collection: Judge Henry G. Long Collection

Title: Judge Henry G. Long Collection

Description: This collection contains the legal and personal papers of Judge Henry G. Long. The first ten boxes contain notes of argument and notes of testimony for civil and criminal cases. The remaining papers include receipts for local businesses and services, accounts, documents relating to turnpikes, speeches, stock certificates, deeds, correspondence, and petitions.

Date Range: 1752-1888

Creation Date: 1752-1888

Year Range From: 1752

Year Range To: 1888

Creator: Long, Henry Grimler, 1804-1889

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 08

People: Aaron, John; Adams, Elias; Adams, Elias L.; Adams, Jacob; Adams, Joseph; Adams, Lydia; Addams, Jacob; Albright, Ann; Albright, Mary; Anderson, J.; Anderson, John; Anderson, Joseph F.; Anderson, Joseph T.; Ansel, Martin; Ansel, Susan; Appold, B. F.; Armor, Robert; Armstrong, Catharine; Armstrong, William; Arndt, Philip; Arnold, Gideon; Arnold, Gideon W.; Arnold, Megan; Atkins, C. M.; Bachman, D. C.; Baker, Mary; Balenius, A. W.; Ball, George L.; Ballman, George; Balmer, Andrew; Balmer, Lucy; Bamborough, John; Bard, Daniel; Bard, Isaac L.; Bard, John; Bard, Michael; Bare, Adam; Bare, Daniel L.; Barnhart, John; Barr, Abraham M.; Barr, J. K.; Barr, Jacob; Barr, John R.; Barry, John; Bartholemew, Charles; Bassler, John; Baumgardner, Henry; Baumgardner, Thomas; Bausman, Abraham; Bausman, Jacob; Bear, Evan; Bear, Jacob A.; Beatty, William; Bech, John; Becher, John; Beck, Adam; Beck, Daniel; Beck, Hetty Ann; Beck, Sarah Elizabeth; Becker, Daniel; Becker, Mary; Beckley, William; Bell, William; Bender, John; Bender, William; Benton, Robert; Bickman, Stephen G.; Billingfelt, Esaias; Binkley, Barbara; Bitner, Abraham; Bitner, John R.; Bitzer, Isaac; Black, Adam; Black, Cyrus; Black, John; Black, Maria; Black, Thomas; Blight, Isaac O.; Blocker, John; Bobb, John; Boggs, Ann; Boggs, Jane; Boggs, John; Bohill, John M.; Bomberger, George H.; Bossler, Jacob; Bostick, Franklin; Boughter, Charles; Bowers, A. E.; Bowman, Benjamin; Bowman, Christian H.; Bowman, Elizabeth; Bowman, George W.; Bowman, Henry H.; Bowman, Lydia; Bowman, Samuel; Bowman, Susan; Boyce, Moses; Boyd, Augustus; Boyd, Carrie R.; Boyd, John A.; Boyd, Richard; Brandt, Benjamin; Brandt, George W.; Brandt, Samuel; Brant, Daniel; Brant, Dave; Breneman, Abraham; Breneman, Benjamin; Breneman, Christian H.; Breneman, Henry; Breneman, Susan; Brenneman, Abraham M.; Brenneman, Henry H.; Brenneman, John L.; Brian, James; Brintnall, Joseph; Brisben, David; Brooke, Edward; Brooke, George; Brosey, John; Brown, Henry; Brown, Jacob; Brown, Morris; Brown, Samuel P.; Brubaker, Simon; Bucher, Samuel; Buckwalter, Jacob E.; Buffenmeyer, Peter; Bull, Julia H.; Bull, Thomas K.; Bunes, Amos A.; Bunting, John; Burkholder, Christian; Burkholder, Jacob; Burly, George; Burrow, Thomas H.; Butler, Charles; Butzer, Charles; Buyers, James; Byrade, George; Cadwell, Jay; Cahill, John; Cain, Henry B.; Caldwell, Samuel; Capel, David; Carpenter, George; Carpenter, Thomas; Carrigan, Martha; Carson, Henry P.; Cattrell, J.; Cattrell, Joseph M.; Charles, Samuel; Hamp, Christian; Clapper, Michael; Clark, H. G.; Clark, Henry C.; Clark, James B.; Clark, Jim; Clark, John D.; Clark, John W.; Clark, Robert; Clarkson, Robert; Cochran, J. J.; Cochran, John J.; Cockley, Aaron; Coldwell, Jay; Coleman, William; Connell, Mark; Connell, Moore; Conray, John; Cooper, Catharine; Cooper, John; Cooper, William; Coover, Isaac; Copel, Emil; Coulston, Barbara; Coulston, George; Coulston, Henry; Cover, Isaac; Cowan, John F.; Creamer, Jacob; Culbert, Michael; Cummings, John; Curtis, Walter; Dagan, Jacob; Danner, Jacob; Davidson, Jacob; Davies, Samuel; Davis, Gabriel; Davis, Levi; Davis, Lewis; Deitzler, Melchior; Demme, Christopher; Demmy, Mary; Demuth, Alexander; Dickson, Mary; Diffenbaugh, Adam; Diffenbaugh, Catharine; Diffenbaugh, George; Diffenbaugh, Henry; Diffenbough, Adam; Diffenbough, George; Diffenderfer, Henry; Diller, Lucy A.; Diller, Roland; Diller, Samuel; Diller, William; Doestler, Michael; Dohnes, Elias; Dombach, Anthony; Doniffer, Benjamin; Donovan, Joseph; Downey, Thomas; Downey, Wright; Doyle, P. C.; Doyle, Patrick C.; Drippen, Robert; Dripps, Robert; Drolsbach, Christian; Druckmiller, Catharine; Druckmiller, Jacob; Dufresne, Samuel; Duncan, R.; Dunkle, John; Dustman, John P.; Dysart, James P.; Dysart, Samuel A.; Eaby, Jacob; Eaby, Jane Ann; Eby, Christian; Eby, Daniel L.; Eby, Isaac; Eby, Samuel; Eckert, Catharine; Eckert, Otteman S.; Eckman, Albert; Ellmaker, Nathaniel Jr.; Elser, John; Elser, John L.; Emanuel H. Shirk; Enck, John; Engel, John; Erb, John; Erben, John; Erisman, Jacob M.; Erisman, John; Eschbach, H. H.; Eshleman, Amos; Eshleman, David G.; Eshleman, Jacob; Estabrook, T. D.; Ettenheimer, David; Evans, James; Evans, Samuel; Fahnstock, Peter; Farlow, Isaac; Ferguson, Robert A.; Ferree, James B.; Fetter, Jacob; Filbert, Lewis S.; Fillinger, Rebecca; Fitch, A. I.; Fitzpatrick, Michael; Flick, Louisa; Ford, George; Fox, William; Frank, Fred; Frank, Margaret; Frankhauser, Henry; Frantz, Franklin; Frantz, George; Frantz, Jacob; Frantz, William; Frazer, Reah; Frederick, Lewis; Freed, Abraham; Frick, W.; Fritz, Adam; Fry, Henry; Fry, John; Fry, Martin H.; Fry, William; Funk, Amos; Funk, Henry; Furness, Benjamin; Furness, Thomas; Gable, John S.; Gallon, Michael; Galt, Alexander; Gander, Benjamin B.; Gander, Joseph; Garrecht, John; Garrecht, W. H.; Gast, Christian; Gates, R. L.; Gates, Sarah; Gay, Edward F.; Gebhart, Jacob R.; Gebrecht, John; Geist, John; Gerhart, Clara; Gerhart, George; Gertz, A. J.; Gest, John; Getz, Lousia; Gilchrist, David; Gillespie, Nathaniel; Gillespie, Stephen M.; Girvin, Isaac; Gisch, Amanda; Gist, John; Glass, Henry; Gleim, William; Glig, Francis; Gochenour, Benjamin; Gocklin, Henry; Gocklin, Mrs. Henry; Gonart, William; Gonder, Benjamin B.; Good, Israel; Good, Jacob K.; Good, John; Good, John K.; Goodhart, Catharine; Gormley, Mary; Gorrecht, John; Gorrecht, William H.; Grass, Jacob; Grass, John H.; Grass, John W.; Gray, Henry; Graybill, Henry; Graybill, Henry B.; Grebill, Catharine; Grebill, J. H.; Grebill, John; Grebill, Susan; Green, Patrick; Green, William; Greer, James; Greider, Andrew; Greiner, John; Grillbatzer, Jacob; Groff, Abraham; Groff, Amos; Groff, Benjamin B.; Groff, Elizabeth; Groff, F. B.; Groff, Francis; Groff, Francis B.; Groff, Jacob; Groff, John H.; Groff, John W.; Grove, Henry; Grubb, Clement B.; Grubb, Edward B.; Grubb, Mary L.; Grube, Casper; Grube, Jacob; Gruber, Martin; Gryder, Christian; Gunnion, Joseph; Gyger, John; Hackman, A. S.; Hadden, James; Hagan, John; Hagy, John; Haines, Sarah; Haldeman, Peter; Hall, Christian; Hall, Gillman; Hall, Peter; Hallowell, Sophie; Hambleton, Elias; Hamilton, Ann; Hamilton, J.; Hamilton, James; Hamilton, John; Hamilton, William; Hand, George; Hank, Christian; Hanselman, Joseph; Harding, Catharine; Harding, John; Harding, Peter; Harffler, Charles; Harlan, John P.; Harnes, Hannah; Hart, John; Hart, Samuel; Harting, John; Hatz, John; Hayden, Ellen; Hayes, William; Hebrank, Henry; Hebrank, Sophia; Heckert, George; Heiney, David Jr.; Heinley, John M.; Heinley, Lewis; Heinz, Isaac; Heistand, Jacob; Heister, Isaac E.; Heister, Jonathan D.; Heitler, Richard R.; Hemperly, Elizabeth; Hemperly, Michael; Henderson, David; Henderson, Reed; Henderson, Samuel; Henry, Thaddeus L.; Hensel, William; Herbst, Charles; Herman, Israel L.; Hernessy, Andrew; Herr, Abraham; Herr, Benjamin G.; Herr, Martin; Herr, Mrs. Martin; Hershey, Ephraim; Hertzler, Christian; Hertzler, Jacob; Herzog, Jacob; Hess, Benjamin; Hess, Daniel; Hess, David M.; Hess, Elizabeth; Hess, Martha; Hess, Michael; Hess, Samuel B.; Hester, R. R.; Hibshman, Hans; Hiestand, Jacob; Hiester, J. K.; Hiester, Jonathan D.; Hildebrand, John; Hirsh, Abraham; Hockley, Fred. 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C.; Reigart, P.; Reist, Jacob; Reitzel, Henry; Resh, Henry; Rettew, Samuel; Reynolds, Patrick; Reynolds, Samuel H.; Rhoads, Charles J.; Rice, Samuel; Riddle, John; Righter, Washington; Rinehold, John; Ringle, Mathias; Ringwalt, Margaret; Roberts, A. E.; Roberts, T. L.; Robinson, John; Rogers, George; Rogers, Henry; Rogers, Maria; Rogers, Morris; Rohrer, B.; Rohrer, Daniel; Rohrer, Samuel; Rommel, Frederick; Ross, Charles; Row, David; Royer, David; Royer, John; Royer, Philip; Rudisill, Martin; Rudy, Adam; Rudy, Harriet; Rush, Henry; Rush, Jack; Rush, Martin; Russel, John; Rutter, Amos; Rutter, Isaac; Rutter, Leonard; Rutter, Samuel; Ryan, Robert J.; Saddler, C. 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G.; Stattler, Barbara; Stattler, Charles; Stauffer, Abraham; Stauffer, B. M.; Stauffer, Benjamin; Stauffer, Isaac; Stauffer, Peter; Steckly, Jacob; Steffy, Daniel; Steinhauser, Nicholas; Steinman, George M.; Steinman, John F.; Stevenson, E. L.; Stevenson, Elizabeth; Stevenson, George; Stevenson, Thomas; Stock, Jacob; Stoltzfoos, Samuel; Stoltzfus, Jonathan; Stone, David; Stone, John C.; Stoner, Christian; Stoner, David; Stoner, Elias K.; Strause, Joseph; Strickler, Matthew M.; Strohm, John; Styer, Adam Jr.; Styer, John; Summy, Levi; Suter, Lewis; Sutter, James L.; Swartz, Conrad; Swartz, Michael; Sweeny, Jacob; Taylor, David; Taylor, Samuel M.; Tegley, John; Thomas, Elizabeth; Thomas, Joseph; Thompson, Jesse; Tice, J. A. L.; Todd, Charles F.; Todd, Susan; Todd, William; Travis, Daniel; Travis, Sarah; Trego, James; Tristel, William; Umble, Christian; Urban, Joseph; Valentine, Charles S.; Vanslihe, Martin; Waddel, Robert; Wahl, Conrad; Walker, Isabel; Walters, Jacob; Warden, William L.; Watkins, John R.; Watson, John; Watson, Nathaniel; Watson, William; Watts, Anna Maria; Watts, Henry M.; Waylan, John; Weidler, Anne; Weidler, Henry; Weidler, John; Weidler, Reuben; Weidman, David; Welchans, Samuel; Welsh, David T; Wenger, Daniel; Wenger, Joel; Wenger, M.; Wentling, Charles; Wentling, David; Wentling, George; Wentling, George W.; Wesleman, Leopold; Whalen, James; White, James S.; White, Jonas; Whiteside, Abraham D.; Widmyer, Christian; Wilhelm, Henry; Wilkinson, F.; Wilkinson, S.; Will, Catharine; Willhaver, Peter; William Cowden; Williams, Charles B.; Williams, Edward C.; Wilson, David; Wilson, Francis; Wilson, John D.; Winenour, Frederick; Winters, Emanuel; Wisner, Jack; Wither, Catherine; Withers, Catharine; Witman, John; Witmer, A. K.; Witmer, A. L.; Witmer, A. R.; Witmer, Christian; Witmer, John R.; Witwer, David; Witwer, George; Witwer, Michael; Wolf, George; Wright, Archibald; Wright, John; Wright, Thomas F.; Yast, Christian; Young, Godleib; Young, Henry; Ziegler, Jacob; Zimmerman, Christ; Zimmerman, Jacob; Zook, John, Jr.; Zug, John Jr.

Subjects: Business records; Invoices; Lawyers; Legal documents; Receipts (Acknowledgments)

Search Terms: Bowers Company; Business records; Columbia; Columbia Gas Company; Columbia Water Company; Conestoga Steam Mills; Contracts; Correspondence; Farmers and Mechanics Insurance Company; Finding aids; Gabriel Bear and Company; Gap Mining Company; Haines and McCullough; Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mount Joy and Lancaster Railroad Company; Hoar, Umbel, and Hoar; Inland Insurance and Deposit Company; Invoices; John Hack Co.; Lancaster County Bank; Lancaster Savings Institution; Lancaster Zinc Company; Lawyers; Lee and Bear; Legal documents; Letters; Manuscript groups; Marietta and Maytown Turnpike; Miller and Musser; Mount Joy Bank; Mount Joy Savings Inst.; Mulford Reeves and Company; Mylin and Lefevre; North Lebanon Railroad Company; Pennsylvania Railroad; Receipts; S. and E. Burkholder; School District of East Cocalico Twp.; Walker and Brother; Wills; York Furnace Bridge Company

Extent: 16 boxes, 127 folders, 7.5 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0283

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Judge Henry G. Long Collection (MG0283), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.; Folders 1-120, gift of The Long Home, 19 January 2001. Folders 121-126, purchased from dealer, October 2013. Folder 127 purchased from The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., August 2014.; The items in Folders 121-126 were originally part of the collection at The Long Home, but were separated from the rest of the collection and purchased at auction by the dealer who sold them to LancasterHistory.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: Restrictions are noted at the item level.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-283

Other Number: MG-283

Classification: MG0283

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Boxes 1-15 processed by JM, finding aid prepared by HST. Added to database 7 November 2017.

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Collection: William B. Arnold Collection

Title: William B. Arnold Collection

Object ID: MG0114

Date Range: 1816-1958

, newspapers, etc.) Contracts Daybooks Deeds Finding aids Fulton Construction Company Indentures Lancaster Vo-Tech School Authority Ledger books Manuscript groups Newspaper clippings Persons of color Union Construction Company of Lancaster Processing History: This collection has been documented, preserved and

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Collection: William B. Arnold Collection

Title: William B. Arnold Collection

Description: The William B. Arnold Collection includes deeds, articles, newspaper clippings, a ledger book 1894, and daybook 1935. Includes Quarter Sessions 1856-1867, and items from Lancaster Vo-Tech Authority, Union Construction Co., Fulton Construction Co., and a list of bounty money to avoid the Draft in 1864.

Date Range: 1816-1958

Year Range From: 1816

Year Range To: 1958

Date of Accumulation: 1816-1958

Creator: Arnold, William B., 1901-1979

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

People: Arnold, William B.; Bleecher, Jacob; Bleecher, Michael; Carpenter, Martin; Hershey, Eliza; Hershey, John L.; Muller, Hiram K.; Pinchot, Gifford; Shaub, Christian; Shaub, Henry; Shaub, Martin; Smith, Elizabeth; Smith, John; Withers, Anna; Withers, George

Subjects: Account books; Apprentices; Broadsides; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Contracts; Deeds

Search Terms: Apprentices; Broadsides; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Contracts; Daybooks; Deeds; Finding aids; Fulton Construction Company; Indentures; Lancaster Vo-Tech School Authority; Ledger books; Manuscript groups; Newspaper clippings; Persons of color; Union Construction Company of Lancaster

Extent: 2 boxes, 11 folders, 3 books, 1 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0114

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), William B. Arnold Collection (MG114), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Access Conditions / Restrictions: No restrictions.

Copyright: Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: MG-114

Classification: MG0114

Description Level: Fonds

Custodial History: Cataloged prior to 1997. Added to database 24 March 2022.

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1, Papers of James Buchanan, Series 1 Correspondence

Object ID: JBFP_Part01_Series01

Date Range: 1819-1868

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1, Papers of James Buchanan, Series 1 Correspondence

Description: The James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1, Papers of James Buchanan, Series 1 Correspondence, Subseries 1 contains letters to James Buchanan and Subseries 2 contains letters from James Buchanan. Within these subseries, the letters are arranged chronologically, dating from 1819-1868.; This collection contains letters, both to and from James Buchanan. The letters from Buchanan range from the different periods of his life-as a private citizen and lawyer, senator, and ambassador to Russia and Britain; his Presidential term from 1857 to 1861; and his later years until his death in 1868. The earlier letters include details of his travels, political matters and the military, social engagements and responsibilities, his responsibilities as a political figure, and accounts of family chatter and gossip. He also discusses at length, in his letters to and about Harriet Lane, his opinions of whom she should marry, his opinions about her social encounters and interactions, her living situations, and her livelihood. Buchanan also often wrote about his Christian beliefs, especially during the later years of his life. Letters from his later years detail the day-to-day life at home in Wheatland, including some of his guests, his servants, and his illnesses as the end of his life neared.; The letters that are addressed to James Buchanan range in different topics, concerning military affairs, political and legal information, and family chatter. Other letters include details of Buchanan's financial matters that are in reference to loans, Buchanan's investments and purchases, deeds and bonds. There are also a number of thank-you letters and notes of recommendation.; Many of the letters are to his niece, Harriet Lane and nephew, James Buchanan Henry. Other correspondents are H. B. Swarr, Henry A. Muhlenberg, family members, Francis Scott Key, Riggs & Co., James L. Reynolds, and many political colleagues.

Admin/Biographical History: James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791 to James Buchanan and Elizabeth Speer. He was the second child born out of ten children, and he would go on to outlive all but one of his siblings. Most popularly remembered as Pennsylvania's only President and as a lifelong bachelor, Buchanan committed a lifetime to politics. In 1821, he left his law practice and embarked on his political career after having been voted into the U.S. House of Representatives. He would remain in the House for five consecutive terms before serving as the U.S. Minister to Russia, a Senator in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Minister to Great Britain, and finally, the 15th President of the United States. He died in his bedchamber at Wheatland at 8:30 AM on June 1, 1868. He was 77 years old. [https://www.lancasterhistory.org/about-wheatland, accessed 10/24/2019]

System of Arrangement: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan is arranged into six series.; Series 1 Correspondence; Subseries 1 Letters from James Buchanan; Subseries 2 Letters to James Buchanan; Series 2 Financial and Legal Documents; Series 3 Campaign and Inaugural Materials; Series 4 Speeches and Writings; Series 5 Ephemera; Series 6 Miscellaneous Materials

Date Range: 1819-1868

Creation Date: 1819-1868

Year Range From: 1819

Year Range To: 1868

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

People: Buchanan, Edward Young; Buchanan, James; Foltz, Jonathan Messersmith; Henry, James Buchanan; Johnston, Harriet Lane; Swarr, Hiram Behm

Other Creators: James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Subjects: Letters; Personal correspondence

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Correspondence, Personal; Harriet Lane Johnston; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library; Letters

Extent: 4 boxes, 365 folders, 2 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English, French

Object ID: JBFP_Part01_Series01

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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; James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph Collection; Curatorial Collection; Wheatland Collection; Wheatland Mansion

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Part #, Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).

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.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Description Level: Series

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 Collection

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to James A. Caldwell

Object ID: MG0096 F004 In02 It01

Date Range: 1836/12/19

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Collection: James Buchanan Collection

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to James A. Caldwell

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to James A. Caldwell in Harrisburg. Buchanan writes about the confidence bestowed in him by the Democratic party, and that he intends to visit Lancaster and Harrisburg over the holidays. Washington, D.C.

Date Range: 1836/12/19

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

Storage Container: Box 0001

People: Buchanan, James; Caldwell, James A.

Subjects: Personal correspondence; Letters; Democratic Party (Pa.)

Search Terms: Correspondence; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; Correspondence, Personal; Letters; Democratic Party; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 25 x 20 cm

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: MG0096

Object ID: MG0096 F004 In02 It01

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 Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760; James Buchanan Family Papers; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph Collection; Curatorial Collection; Wheatland Collection; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.

Other Number: MG-0096, Folder 004, Insert 02, Item 1

Classification: MG0096

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Collection: City of Lancaster Records

Title: City of Lancaster Records

Object ID: MG0420

Date Range: 1763-1919

White, Henry A. Whitlock, Isaac Wiley, W. B. Wilhelm, F.H. Wimer, J. A. Winower, Harry J. Winower, Peter Wise, Christian Wisler, J. L. Wolf, Joseph Wolpert, L. Worthington, Henry P. Worthington, Henry R. Zell, William D. Ziegler, J. A. Subject Headings: Business records Criminal records Lancaster (Pa

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Collection: City of Lancaster Records

Title: City of Lancaster Records

Description: Series 1 contains invoices, arrest warrants, and tax collector books for the city of Lancaster. Invoices that were approved by the city council in 1878, 1883 and 1884 for payroll and supplies include road and bridge maintenance, water works, fire departments, clerk and inspection work, and costs incurred by the city during an outbreak of small pox. Arrest warrants for 1918-1919 show names of defendant(s) and police officer, the charge, date and case number. There are also tax collector records for 1860-1889, incomplete.; Series 2 contains documents regarding the market houses, waterworks, lamps, roads, railroad and city ordinances. Petitions support a candidate for night watchman, seek to repeal an ordinance for hanging signs and regulations for public scales, and request a reward for the apprehension of a murderer. There is an 1815 naturalization certificate for James Williams and a resolution regarding a visit of Gen. Andrew Jackson.; Series 3 contains miscellaneous items related to the Borough of Lancaster (1742 to 1818) found in the Document Collection. Items include an act regulating the buildings and keeping in repair the streets, lanes, and alley of Lancaster, passed 14 January 1774; oaths of office sworn by various men from 1764 to 1769; and an extract of Lancaster Borough laws enacted 22 January 1774 reporting the regulations and fines of this borough.

Date Range: 1763-1919

Year Range From: 1763

Year Range To: 1919

Creator: City Council (Lancaster, Pa.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 10

People: Able, John F.; Allen, Samuel; Althouse, Henry F.; Amer, William; Amwake, William F. H.; Arnold, John. L.; Atkins, Bessie; Aument, Charles F.; Baer, John; Bair, G. D.; Bair, L. D.; Baker, Edward W.; Barber, Samuel; Barr, Charles H.; Barr, J. K.; Barr, Jacob K.; Bauer, Peter J.; Bauman, Ray; Beamsderfer, Howard; Beck, William; Beck, William D.; Beidle, John; Beitz, Philip; Bender, Frantz; Benedict, H. F.; Best, John; Betz, Philip; Bickham, James; Bitner, D. P.; Bitner, David; Bletz, David; Blickenderfer, R.; Bolbach, Philip; Bolenius, R. M.; Bowman, Martin; Bowman, William; Brimmer, Frederick; Brown, B. J.; Brown, C. H.; Brown, George W.; Brown, J. S.; Brown, Jesse S.; Burkholder, Clayton; Burrowes, F. S.; Bushong, Walter G.; Calder, George; Callahan, George B.; Carpenter, James C.; Carr, James; Casini, Frank; Cassel, A. N.; Castner, Frank; Charles, Walter; Cherry, Patrick; Churchill, Marion; Clark, William; Clendman, E. S.; Cochran, H. B.; Cooper, Thomas F.; Cranley, Ambrogi; Cummings, Samuel; Curry, Joseph; Daily, D. G.; Daily, David G.; Deacon, Edward; Deem, David L.; Deen, D. L.; Deiby, Philip; Deichler, Harry; Dickee, Frederick; Dickle, Fred; Diffenbaugh, A. L.; Diller, Harry A.; Doerley, Henry; Doerson, Philip; Dommel, Harry; Dorley, Harry; Dorley, Henry; Dornbaugh, Graybill; Douts, Walter; Druckemiller, Jacob; Dull, Walter W.; Eaby, George W.; Eberman, H. F.; Eberts, Jasper; Eckert, Henry; Eckert, Leonard; Ehler, Henry; Eichholtz, Robert L.; Eleight, James M.; Elligott, James M.; Elliott, Samuel; Ellis, Charles T.; Embich, Christian; Ensurian, H. M.; Erb, J. B.; Erisman, C. Y.; Eshleman, D. Y.; Evans, Samuel; Faesig, Frank J.; Fellman, John; Fetter, Jacob; Finefrock, B. Frank; Finney, W. B.; Finney, William B.; Fisher, William; Fisher, Henry; Fisher, Wilson; Fitzpatrick, J. A.; Flora, Charles W.; Fondersmith, G. L.; Fox, Benjamin; Franciscus, Stofel; Franklin, Witney; Frantz, Andrew F.; Freh, John; Fries, George; Fritchey, J. U.; Furniss, Joseph; Gable, Jacob; Gerhart, William R.; Gill, John; Goodman, Jonas; Gorman, John; Gormley, Charles; Grauer, George; Greenwalt, Charles; Greivetz, D.; Groff, B. F.; Groff, H. D.; Groff, H. L.; Groff, Raymond; Grubley, John; Gundaker, Jacob; Hagen, Patrick; Haines, Harry; Halbach, J.; Halbach, Jacob; Haley, James; Hamilton, J. A.; Hamilton, John A.; Hardy, George; Harkins, W. E.; Harsh, Benjamin; Hart, John; Hartman, J.; Heinitsh, Charles A.; Henry, Benjamin; Henry, William; Herr, L. B.; Hinchey, Edward; Hindie, Robert; Hogarth, Joseph; Holman, I. D.; Holman, Janice; Hopson, John; Hostetter, Simon; Howell, H. N.; Howell, Henry H.; Huber, Joseph H.; Hubley, Isaac; Jeffries, John R.; Johnson, George; Johnson, J. W.; Johnson, John F.; Kachel, Elvin; Kahle, William; Karer, Henry; Kauffman, Isaac; Kauffman, J. R.; Keller, John; Keller, Kauffman; Kepler, Aaron Conrad; Kiehl, John C.; Kirkpatrick, William; Kirsch, John; Kitch, Davis; Kline, G. M.; Kreckovich, Michael; Kuhns, John; Kurtz, George; Landis, D. B.; Landis, F. F.; Landis, A. B.; Landis, Philip; Laucks, John H.; Lauman, Ludwig; Lawrence, George; Lawrence, William; Lebzelter, Philip; Leonard, H.; Leonard, Henry; Levan, S. H.; Levan, William A.; Levengood, John; Lichty, J. B.; Long, Abram; Long, John F.; Lorentz, William; Loucks, J. H.; Loucks, John H.; Lyons, Harry; MacGonigle, John T.; Madden, Thomas; Markley, J. B.; Martin, Henry; Massaline, Frank; Mastenna, Antonio; Maxwell, Abram; May, Henry; Mayer, David M.; Mayer, George; Maynard, Walter; McDonald, Alexander; McCarter, A. W.; McCarter, Arthur; McCormick, D. R.; McCue, George W.; McCulley, R. C.; McCully, R. G.; McDonnell, Samuel; McElligott, Thomas F.; McGeehan, John; McKilchey, Charles; McLaughlin, Daniel; Mencher, M. H.; Metzger, M. A.; Metzger, M. I.; Miller, Fred J.; Miller, H.; Miller, Harry; Miller, Herman; Miller, Howard; Miller, Philip; Mohr, Malin; Montooth, Samuel; Montor, Benny; Moore, Harry; Moowawer, Oliver; Morgan, Thomas H.; Morrow, R. M.; Moyer, H. M.; Murray, John; Musser, F. W.; Musser, John; Myers, C. F.; Myers, John C.; Myers, William; Nagle, Peter; Neff, Abraham; Negley, Frank L.; Netscher, C. E.; Nickel, Albert; Noll, Lewis; Nolls, F. Lewis; O'Conner, Thomas; O'Donell, Frank; Orem, William; Orem, William J.; Oster, R. S.; Ostheim, Joseph; Overly, H.; Pavenger, Gertrude; Pearsol, John H.; Pennington, William; Pinkerton, Elizabeth; Pool, Samuel J.; Price, Thomas P.; Price, William W.; Pryor, Fred; Puck, Thomas P.; Pyott, J. D.; Quade, C. F.; Raub, M. W.; Raum, Samuel; Rawlings, Henry; Rawlins, John; Reeder, T. L.; Reily, James; Reiner, Henry; Reinir, Anslem; Remley, John; Richardson, William; Ricker, Frank A.; Ringwalt, Amos; Rogers, Harry; Rogers, Henry; Rohrer, DuBois; Rohrer, J. B.; Roy, William H.; Rudy, Philip; Ruhl, Cyrus; Russel, Charles; Samson, Benjamin; Schaum, George H.; Schindler, A.; Schwartz, John; Schwebel, Charles; Sehner, George; Seibley, Andrew; Seran, S. H.; Sevan, S. H.; Shaffner, Caspar; Sheil, Raymond F.; Shenck, H. C.; Shenk, Joseph; Shroder, F.; Shulmyer, Russel; Siegler, John A.; Skinner, John; Smallvachs, Alexander; Smith, C. Henry; Smith, John; Smith, Michael; Snyder, E. E.; Snyder, Elmer; Snyder, George; Solsky, Samuel; Sorenze, William; Spurrier, A. K.; Staices, George; Stainz, George W.; Stauffer, John F.; Steel, Charles; Stehman, W. H.; Steinman, G. M.; Steinman, George M.; Steinwandel, A.; Stone, John; Stone, Lodwick; Sussner, Henry; Thran, John W.; Thurlow, Thomas; Tillinghast, B. C.; Tillotson, L. G.; Tomlinson, George; Trapnell, David N.; Voght, Christian; Waitz, Gustave; Walker, Edward; Warfel, Bertha; Weiles, Lewis F.; Welchans, Edward; Wenger, D. H.; Westhaffer, H. E.; Wetzel, Edward; Wetzel, John; White, Henry A.; Whitlock, Isaac; Wiley, W. B.; Wilhelm, F.H.; Wimer, J. A.; Winower, Harry J.; Winower, Peter; Wise, Christian; Wisler, J. L.; Wolf, Joseph; Wolpert, L.; Worthington, Henry P.; Worthington, Henry R.; Zell, William D.; Ziegler, J. A.

Other Creators: Tax Assessor (Lancaster, Pa.); Bureau of Police (Lancaster, Pa.).

Subjects: Business records; Criminal records; Lancaster (Pa.)--Bureau of Police; Lancaster (Pa.)--Tax Assessor; Tax collection

Search Terms: American Fire Engine and Hose Company; American Life Insurance Company; Arrests; Bartle and Snyder; Baumgardner, Eberman and Company; Bowers and Hurst; Brimmer and Tucker; Chain Carrier; Christian Wise and Brothers; Common Sense Metallic Packing Manufacturing Company; Conestoga Steam Mills; D. H. Wenger and Brother; Declarations; Directors of the Poor of Lancaster County; Empire Hook and Ladder Company; Everts and Overdeer; F. Shroder and Company; Fines; Flinn and Breneman; Friendship Fire Company; G. L. FonDersmith; G. Sener and Sons; George Fries and Company; George M. Steinman and Company; George Martin and Company; Givler, Bowers and Hurst; Gorrecht and Company; H. Baumgardner and Company; Humane Fire Company; Humphreville and Keiffer; Invoices; J. Stewart and Son; James W. Queen and Company; John Baer's Sons; John Best and Son; John Mingle and Son; Kauffman and Keller; Kauffman Keller and Company; Kepler and Slaymaker; L. G. Tillotson and Company; Lancaster and Williams Town Pike Company; Lancaster City Bureau of Police; Lancaster City Steam Soap and Candle Works; Lancaster County Prison; Lancaster Examiner; Lancaster Freie Presse; Lancaster Gas Light and Fuel Company; Lancaster Intelligencer; Lancaster Lamp Committee; Lancaster New Era; Lancaster Waterworks; Leonard and Ellis; Market House No. 1; Market House No. 2; Market House No. 3; Maxim Electric Light and Power Company; Mellert and Company; Miller and Detz Contractors; Mrs. H. Miller and Son; Oaths of office; Payroll; Pennsylvania Globe Gas Light Company; Pennsylvania Railroad; Pennsylvania Telephone Company; Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company; Philip Lebzelter and Company; Pontz and Brothers; Regulations; Regulators; Shiffler Fire Company; Snyder and Price; Sprecher and Pfeiffer; Station houses; Steinman and Hensel; Stoner, Shreiner and Company; Sun Fire Company; Union Fire Company; Washington Fire Company; Weimer and Carter; West Reading Pipe and Machine Works

Extent: 3 boxes 37 folders 1 cubic ft.

Object Name: Archive

Language: English

Object ID: MG0420

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Related Item Notes: Lancaster City Archives; George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records (MG0545)

Notes: Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. 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 prior to visit.

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Other Numbers: MG-420

Classification: MG0420

Description Level: Fonds

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Collection: James Buchanan Collection

Title: Letter of introduction from James Buchanan for Michael G. Dale

Object ID: MG0096 F077

Date Range: 1838/03/28

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Collection: James Buchanan Collection

Title: Letter of introduction from James Buchanan for Michael G. Dale

Description: Letter of introduction from James Buchanan for Michael G. Dale, Esq. of Lancaster City. Buchanan explains that he has known Mr. Dale since he was a boy, and that his father, the Honorable Samuel Dale, is “of the highest respectability and worth.” Mr. Dale has proposed to find residence in the western states and has recently been admitted to the bar to practice law. 28 March 1838.

Date Range: 1838/03/28

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 03

Storage Container: Box 0002

People: Buchanan, James; Dale, Michael G.; Dale, Samuel

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Correspondence; Letters; Letters of introduction; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: MG0096

Object ID: MG0096 F077

Location of Originals: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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 Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760; James Buchanan Family Papers; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph Collection; Curatorial Collection; Wheatland Collection; Wheatland Mansion

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.

Other Number: MG-0096, Folder 077

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.

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Correspondence

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 1 Correspondence

Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 1

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers

Title: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 Papers of James Buchanan, Series 1 Correspondence

Description: The James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1, Papers of James Buchanan, Series 1 Correspondence, Subseries 1 contains letters to James Buchanan and Subseries 2 contains letters from James Buchanan. Within these subseries, the letters are arranged chronologically, dating from 1819-1868.; This collection contains letters, both to and from James Buchanan. The letters from Buchanan range from the different periods of his life-as a private citizen and lawyer, senator, and ambassador to Russia and Britain; his Presidential term from 1857 to 1861; and his later years until his death in 1868. The earlier letters include details of his travels, political matters and the military, social engagements and responsibilities, his responsibilities as a political figure, and accounts of family chatter and gossip. He also discusses at length, in his letters to and about Harriet Lane, his opinions of whom she should marry, his opinions about her social encounters and interactions, her living situations, and her livelihood. Buchanan also often wrote about his Christian beliefs, especially during the later years of his life. Letters from his later years detail the day-to-day life at home in Wheatland, including some of his guests, his servants, and his illnesses as the end of his life neared.; The letters that are addressed to James Buchanan range in different topics, concerning military affairs, political and legal information, and family chatter. Other letters include details of Buchanan's financial matters that are in reference to loans, Buchanan's investments and purchases, deeds and bonds. There are also a number of thank-you letters and notes of recommendation.; Many of the letters are to his niece, Harriet Lane and nephew, James Buchanan Henry. Other correspondents are H. B. Swarr, Henry A. Muhlenberg, family members, Francis Scott Key, Riggs & Co., James L. Reynolds, and many political colleagues.

Admin/Biographical History: James Buchanan was born on April 23, 1791 to James Buchanan and Elizabeth Speer. He was the second child born out of ten children, and he would go on to outlive all but one of his siblings. Most popularly remembered as Pennsylvania's only President and as a lifelong bachelor, Buchanan committed a lifetime to politics. In 1821, he left his law practice and embarked on his political career after having been voted into the U.S. House of Representatives. He would remain in the House for five consecutive terms before serving as the U.S. Minister to Russia, a Senator in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Minister to Great Britain, and finally, the 15th President of the United States. He died in his bedchamber at Wheatland at 8:30 AM on June 1, 1868. He was 77 years old. [https://www.lancasterhistory.org/about-wheatland, accessed 10/24/2019]

System of Arrangement: JBFP Part 1 Series 1 Correspondence; Subseries 1 Letters from James Buchanan; Subseries 2 Letters to James Buchanan

Year Range From: 1819

Year Range To: 1868

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

People: Buchanan, James; Johnston, Harriet Lane; Henry, James Buchanan; Swarr, Hiram Behm

Other Creators: James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (Lancaster, Pa.)

Subjects: Letters; Personal correspondence

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence, Personal; James Buchanan; Harriet Lane Johnston; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 4 boxes, 365 folders, 2 cubic ft.

Object Name: Correspondence

Language: English, French

Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 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; James Buchanan Collection, MG0096; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm in the LancasterHistory Research Library; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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.

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Description Level: Series

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 Sarah H. Porter

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.007a

Date Range: 1836/12/26

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Sarah H. Porter

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to Sarah H. Porter; having a letter containing money sent to her via safe hands. Washington.

Date Range: 1836/12/26

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 1

People: Buchanan, James; Porter, Sarah H.

Subjects: Letters; Money

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; Money; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; 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 1.1.1.007a

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1996.122

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

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 Humes Porter

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.008

Date Range: 1836/01/19

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Humes Porter

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to Humes Porter explaining his forwarding of Porter’s letter to W. Livingston. Washington, D.C.

Date Range: 1836/01/19

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 1

People: Buchanan, James; Porter, Humes; Livingston, W.

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; 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 1.1.1.008

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Accession Number: JBMS1995.370

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 8

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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Receipt

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Receipt

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.010

Date Range: 1838/11/19

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Receipt

Description: James Buchanan received $1,200 from his sister, Jane Lane for safekeeping and for which Buchanan will pay the interest. He also received $724.07 from the estate of Elizabeth Buchanan to distributed to his sister, Jane Lane. Lancaster.

Date Range: 1838/11/19

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 1

People: Buchanan, Elizabeth; Buchanan, James; Lane, Jane Buchanan

Subjects: Letters; Receipts (Acknowledgments); Estates (Law); Decedents' estates

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; Receipts; Estate settlement; Decedents' estates; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 8 x 9.5 in.

Object Name: Receipt

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.010

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.293

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 10

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 N. Nathans

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.011

Date Range: 1839/11/25

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to N. Nathans

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to N. Nathans, Esq. regretting that he cannot recommend Col. McClure for a position in a territory soon to become a state. With envelope. Lancaster.

Date Range: 1839/11/25

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 1

People: Buchanan, James; McClure, Colonel; Nathans, N.

Subjects: Letters; Employment references

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; Employment references; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; 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 1.1.1.011

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.400

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 11

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 J. L. Edwards

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.238

Date Range: 1834/08/19

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to J. L. Edwards

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to J. L. Edwards recommending William Barclay of Colerain Township, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, and mentioning the deposition of Elisabeth Lisle in Barclay’s favor. Addressed to J. L. Edwards, Esquire, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City. Letter is its own envelope with remains of a red seal. (housed in Oversized Box 1) Lancaster.

Date Range: 1834/08/19

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 3

People: Barclay, William; Buchanan, James; Edwards, James Lewis; Lisle, Elisabeth

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; Colerain County, Ireland; Revolutionary War; Depositions; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 7.75 x 12.5 in.

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.238

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS2007.005.1

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 238

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: Thirty four letters, most from James Buchanan, 1832-1867

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.243

Date Range: 1832-1867

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Thirty four letters, most from James Buchanan, 1832-1867

Description: Various locations, 1832-1867 (The originals of the following 34 letters and one poem are owned by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.); Letter 1 Washington, 12 October 1847 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry, Georgetown College, making an appointment for his nephew at his dentist, Dr. Gunnell and stating that he will not use his former dentist, Mr. Humphreys; Mr. Bartle or Buchanan will accompany him.; Letter 2 Wheatland, 17 August 1849 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. [Henry] noting that many inquired of him at Bedford Springs; wishing him to get his teeth properly attended to; hoping that he will be able to enter the sophomore class at Princeton; concluding with family gossip including the visit of Mrs. Greenhow, her three daughters, and a nurse along with Harriet and Eskridge Lane; and finally hoping to see him “should you answer my reasonable expectations; otherwise your presence will afford me no pleasure.” Sent to Bolmar’s, at Bolmar’s, West Chester, Pennsylvania.; Letter 3 Wheatland, 7 March 1850 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry reporting that he is happy that Mr. Macken sent him the “Dictionnaire Universal”; asking that he bring the dog Mr. Bolmar promised; family gossip including Buchanan’s visit to Miss Dow, “your Sweetheart in Washington,” but she won’t wait long for a proposal; the Pleasantons spoke highly of him; and Clem regrets not writing. Sent to Bolmar’s, West Chester, Pennsylvania.; Letter 4 Clarendon Hotel, London, 15 September 1853 (Fragment) Letter from James Buchanan probably to James B. Henry imploring him to apply diligence and application to his studies; describing the dull London scene since most of the “fashionables” are out of town, mentioning the large number of Americans passing through the Legation because of passports, Col. Sickles, Mr. Welsh and Mr. Lawrence make this the best Legation of all, and his New York servant is excellent; having to house at present vexes him; will visit the Ladies Wellesley and Stafford in a palace built by Cardinal Wolsey; Mr. Peabody “the great & rich American Banker” hosted a “magnificent” dinner at the Garter Hotel, along with about forty Americans; is appreciative of Mr. Ingersoll and his niece, Miss Willcox; and finally wants to be remembered to “Miss Lily and her father, Mr. & Mrs. Plett, Mr. & Mrs. Van Dyke & Miss Mary & Louise, Mr. & Mrs. Tyler, Mr. & Mcs. M’Kibbin” and especially to young Mr. McKibbin for the cigars and his kindest regards toand r. & Mrs. Cadwalader, Pierce Butler, Col. Marin, Mr. Wescott and …[Rest of letter cut off]; Letter 5 U.S. Legation, London, 2 February 1855 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry expressing happiness that Henry has recovered his health at Wheatland and hopes to return in October; praises Henry’s uncle and aunt for their positive influence on him; thanks him for the local information and remember him kindly to “the late Miss Theodora, now Mrs. I know not what”; liked Coke upon Littleton but didn’t care for the Lord, who was also the Lord Chancellor, but likes the present one; does not think the debaters in Parliament are superior of those of the U.S.; cautions him to postpone a trip to Europe until his education is finished; urges him to invest his “surplus” instead of spending it; Harriet is visiting friends in Lancashire and really enjoying her friendships; reporting that his health is “as usual, ” he asks to be remembered to “Mr Cadwalader, Mr. & Mrs. Plett & all other friends.” Sent in care of Henry & Sharff, 14 Wall St., New York.; Letter 6 Legation of the United States, London, 2 March 1855 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry expressing his happiness of Henry’s health and his deep interest in his welfare; urges him to stay in Pennsylvania to set up his practice; and to defer any decisions concerning his resettling until Buchanan returns in October. Sent to 84 West 48 Street, New York.; Letter 7 Legation of the United States, London, 27 July 1855 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry hoping to be home in time for Henry’s admission to the bar and his return from Europe; saying that the news of the war is received by every steamer, and while he hates “the season,” Harriet thrives on it; imploring him to always tell the truth, even to avoid “white lies” and fibs; hoping his tenure will end on September 30, comparing the English unfavorably to Americans; and asking to be remembered to Mr. and Mrs. Plett and to Mr. Cadwalader; Harriet sends her love. [Signature cut out]; Letter 8 U.S. Legation, Paris, 24 March 1856 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry noting that in Paris he is visiting Judge Mason and then to the Hague to visit Mr. Belmont, then to Brussels, back to Paris, and then embark on The Arago at Havre on April 9; saying that Mr. Dallas will present him appropriately, and Mr. Thomas Baring will advance him ?100 if needed; Mr. Moran will stay with Mr. Dallas for only a month longer; the Pennsylvania State Convention treated his friends well; and that Mr. Mason and family will receive Henry when he reaches Paris. Letter 9 Wheatland, 13 June 1862 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry stating that the portrait of the prince arrived and is not standing in the large dining room; sends a few letters for Harriet; Brother Edward left this morning, is happy that Henry’s business is increasing and hopes he has “sufficient energy & industry to keep up with it”; and sends love to his wife and the two Harriets. In a Post Script, Miss Hetty sends her regards and hopes to visit soon. Sent to 14 Wall Street, New York, N. Y.; Letter 10 Wheatland, near Lancaster, 23 August 1863 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry expressing his profound regrets on the loss of Henry’s wife, putting all hope in the Christian faith; spent a fortnight at Bedford, being the oldest man there and was treated very kindly; Annie Buchanan and her sister Lois just completed their visit; and sends kind regards to Mr. Nicholson and his family.; Letter 11 Wheatland, 1 March 1864 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry reporting that he had been downstairs for a fortnight suffering from “painful and acute rheumatism in the legs but hopes to be in the office tomorrow”; the time for cutting coupons is near, including some for Harriet and Miss Hetty; Harriet is ill and Harriet Buchanan is still visiting; the New York Democrats have “put their foot in it” being led by Dean Richmond and August Belmont, etc., who broke up the party in Charleston. Sent to 14 Wall Street, New York.; Letter 12 Wheatland, 19 M[arch] [1861] Letter to James B. Henry from Miss Hetty Parker saying that she has sent by express a number of family items; Buchanan and Harriet are very well, but James Lane has lost his “little Daughter Patty” from scarlet fever; Buchanan and Mr. Lane have reconciled; Mr. Bair rented his farm, his mother is ill at her daughter’s, Mrs. Beisman; Mrs. Fahnestock is visiting; and asked to be remembered to his wife and son Buchanan, as well as Mr. Shell. Sent to 14 Wall Street, New York.; Letter 13 Wheatland, 31 May 1864 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry anticipating his upcoming visit but asking that he dissuade Mr. Schell since Buchanan wants to discuss “domestic matters”; asks that he bring the bond of George Sanderson; asks if the California legislature has recognized Quick Silver Mining Company; and Harriet and Miss Hetty send their love. Sent to 14 Wall Street, New York.; Letter 14 Wheatland, 6 March 1865 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry praising Henry for doing everything right but thinks he has too much stock in Quick Silver; requests a number bonds, mortgages, and coupons; Harriet left for Washington; read with deep sorrow Lincoln’s second inaugural address; asks to be remembered to Mr. Schell and Judge Roosevelt; and Miss Annie and Miss Hetty send their love, the latter suffering from a very bad cold.; Letter 15 Wheatland, 24 January 1866 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry saying he is ready to send the drafts; asking that he tell Mrs. Johnston he has letters from Mr. Herbert Saunders and Mr. Cellon congratulating her on her marriage; and that he has not written because he is not sure she has returned to New York. Sent to 14 Wall Street, New York.; Letter 16 Wheatland, 24 August 1866 Letter to James B. Henry expressing anxiousness over a deed for some property in Maryland because of “Bowie and his prevarications” and Mrs. Leonard’s abuse of him; wanting to make sure he has clear title; met Frederick S. Poole of Poolesville, who knows the property in question; and Mrs. Johnston and Becky Shunk (formerly Black) are visiting.; Letter 17 Wheatland, 13 September 1866 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry expressing happiness that the property in Maryland is being handled but does not wish to dispossess the Leonards; encloses a check for expenses and fee; Harriet is still visiting but Mrs. Johnston left yesterday and seems very happily pregnant; his health is as usual; thinks the defection of Mr. Johnston from his party will not add much to the strength of the Democrats; Harriet and Miss Hetty send love; asks to be remembered to the Judge and Mr. Schell. Sent to 240 Broadway, New York.; Letter 18 Wheatland, 5 February 1867 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry reporting that Mrs. Leonard had died, leaving only one child, and that he will not evict Mr. Leonard at the moment, partly because there is no one else to live on the property since Mr. Riggs cannot; mentions several other coupons coming due; is sorry Henry lost the Tyler will case and wishes Henry had argued the case before the Court of Appeals himself; Mr. Shunk’s health is not good and wants to connect himself with a daily newspaper in Philadelphia; he has a charming person; Buchanan’s rheumatism is troublesome; and Miss Hetty wants to be kindly remembered. Sent to 240 Broadway, New York.; Letter 19 Wheatland, 10 June 1867 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry hoping for a visit soon to consume his “excellent claret & can furnish you as much of this medicine as your heart can desire”; more coupons are due; Annie and Alice Buchanan are visiting; and Miss Hetty is still on the crutch. Letter 20 Wheatland, 25 July 1867 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry regretting that he can’t travel much except for a few days at Cape May, accompanied by Mr. Baker; William Buchanan, suffering from consumption, is visiting and being nursed by Miss Annie; Harriet will spend two months at Wheatland after visiting Bedford Springs; was happy that Henry visited; more coupons due; worries about his relationship with Chemical Bank; and would like to see Henry’s son. Sent to 33 Wall Street, New York.; Letter 21 Wheatland, near Lancaster, 16 September 1867 Letter from James Buchanan to James B. Henry acknowledging the receipt of the gin but Benton’s book and the knife sharpener have not come; Mr. Shunk has misplaced papers vital to Buchanan’s needs, he will have Mr. Reed handle the matter; Mr. Johnston just left for Baltimore and Mrs. Johnston and the baby are well; Buchanan’s health is not very good, but while the medicine is not totally effective he has faith he will recover; welcomes Mr. Schell any time; and encloses a check for the gin, etc.; Letter 22 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 13 August 1861 Power of Attorney granted to Messrs. William and John O’Brien of the City of New York to transfer a certificate in Virginia.; Letter 23 Washington, 11 December 1837 Letter from James Buchanan to Rev. Robert Henry acknowledging a check from Dr. Speer and hopes the remaining interest will be forthcoming; living in comfortable quarters with agreeable companions but thinks the upcoming session of Congress will be disagreeable; though the Democrats lost New York this election, they will do better next time; the political climate looks better in the South; James Lane seems to be in good health; Edward and family are also well; encloses an advertisement for a patent medicine for Elizabeth with precautions; sends his love to Elizabeth and implores her to exercise for her health. Sent to Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 24 Washington, 12 March 1838 Letter from James Buchanan to Rev. Robert Henry expressing happiness that the Dr. Speer matter is now closed and sends his love to Harriet. Sent to Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 25 St. Petersburg, Russia, 3 July 1833 Letter from James Buchanan to Elizabeth Buchanan [his mother] hoping to return home after touring parts of Europe, reaching the U.S. early in December; describes his visit to Moscow and was impressed; visited the Shrine of St. Sierge the Tutelary; his health is good, but cannot get used to almost twenty-four hours of light; will give a dinner for all respectable Americans in St. Petersburg; he likes the only resident American merchant in St. Petersburg, Mr. Ropes; met Mr. Swan, a missionary to the “Pagans of Siberia”; received newspapers from New York, but no letters; learned of Edward’s marriage second hand, but not from Edward; sends love to Harriett and Elisabeth and Mr. Henry. Sent care of the Rev. Mr. Henry, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.; Letter 26 No place, no date Poem by Elizabeth Buchanan [Buchanan’s mother] praising the rural, poor life over that of the city and the rich.; Letter 27 St. Petersburg, 3/15 August 1832 Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry expressing his happiness that she is married and his feelings over her not being married; sharing his thoughts on St. Petersburg and Russia, emphasizing the “profanation of the Lord’s day particularly in the afternoon”; his “domestic arrangements” are comfortable; comments on his staff, Mr. Clay, the Secretary of Legation and Mr. Barry, and the American Consul, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Munroe, aid-de-camp of the Emperor; would like to hear from ”poor George” and how he is preparing for death; describes the climate, the effect on his health and the cholera epidemic in Canada; sends regards to Mr. Henry and Elisabeth and “any members of our family whom you may see.” Sent care of the Rev. Mr. Henry, Greensburg, Westmoreland County Pennsylvania.; Letter 28 St. Petersburg, 14/20 January, or 26th N. S. 1833 Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry grateful to have received her letter describing her marriage but disappointed that her letter took so long to reach him; has more leisure since the treaty and has made acquaintances among the populace; the horrors of the Russian winters are highly exaggerated even with the very short days; describes “the strangest spectacle I have ever witnessed”: a ball to which 20,000 people were invited; five hundred guests, including Buchanan, ate in an apartment reminiscent of an Arabian Nights setting; describes the uncomfortable situation of the Queen of Georgia since her country is now a province of Russia; has asked General Jackson to allow him to return home, perhaps in November; deeply hurt over the death of George; enjoys the company of Munroe, of a good family in Washington; cautions her not to fall into the trap of many clergyman’s wives, that of setting themselves up as leaders among the women; wishes to be remembered kindly to their mother, Elisabeth, and Mr. Henry, as well as any other “persons in your family.” Sent care of the Rev. Mr. Henry, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.; Letter 29 Lancaster, 4 November 1837 Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry expressing condolences upon the death of her husband and saying Mr. Henry’s last two letters just arrived and would account for Buchanan’s absence at her time of great need; offers advice on how to cope and invites her to live with him; plans to join her as soon as possible; Jane is still here and invites Harriett to spend the winter with her. Sent to Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 30 [Lancaster], 2 April 1839 [Fragment] Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry saying that since he has not practiced law since returning from Russia but giving some advice on how property of the deceased might be disposed of including the money Mr. Davis has in his administrator's account. Sent to Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 31 Lancaster, 26 October 1839 Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry expressing happiness that her health has improved through a letter from Dr. Speer; offers advice of “fixing” Elisabeth for the winter and praising her good conduct; and asks to be remembered to Mr. Lane and the family.; Letter 32 Lancaster, 11 November 1839 Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry expressing pleasure that through a letter from Elizabeth he found out that Harriett’s health had greatly improved and admonishes her to fight depression and not to fear death; will visit her before going to Washington if she wishes; will handle the necessary papers to arrange of the disposition of her property; is puzzled over Elisabeth’s thanking him for money he never sent; asks to be remembered to Elisabeth, the little girls, Mr. Lane Sr.; and Miss Hetty sends her love to Harriett and Elisabeth; short list of questions follow. Sent to Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 33 May Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry enclosing a check for $100 for the use of Harriett and Elisabeth; encloses a letter from Mr. McLaughlin, with the money removed for safe keeping; James instructed him to keep any money enclosed in a letter from him; she will be in Philadelphia visiting Edward and Buchanan will go also. Sent to Mrs. Israel’s No. 91, S. 3d. Street, Philadelphia.; Letter 34 September Letter from James Buchanan to Harriett B. Henry saying that Miss Hetty will write soon; will come to see her if she stays unwell; sends regards to the little girls and Mr. Lane; wonders if she is taking counterfeit Beckwith pills because Mrs. Slaymaker was cured with the genuine ones.; Sent to Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. (fragment only); Letter 29 Lancaster, 4 November 1837; Letter to Harriett B. Henry expressing condolences upon the death of her husband and saying Mr. Henry’s last two letters just arrived and would account for Buchanan’s absence at her time of great need; offers advice on how to cope and invites her to live with him; plans to join her as soon as possible; Jane is still here and invites Harriett to spend the winter with her. Sent to Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 30 [Lancaster], 2 April 1839 [Fragment]; Letter to Harriett B. Henry saying that since he has not practiced law since returning from Russia but giving some advice on how property of the deceased might be disposed of including the money Mr. Davis has in his admin. account. Sent to Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 31 Lancaster, 26 October 1839; Letter to Harriett B. Henry expressing happiness that her health has improved through a letter from Dr. Speer; offers advice of “fixing” Elisabeth for the winter and praising her good conduct; and asks to be remembered to Mr. Lane and the family.; Letter 32 Lancaster, 11 November 1839; Letter to Harriett B. Henry expressing pleasure that through a letter from Elizabeth he found out that Harriett’s health had greatly improved and admonishes her to fight depression and not to fear death; will visit her before going to Washington if she wishes; will handle the necessary papers to arrange of the disposition of her property; is puzzled over Elisabeth’s thanking him for money he never sent; asks to be remembered to Elisabeth, the little girls, Mr. Lane Sr.; and Miss Hetty sends her love to Harriett and Elisabeth; short list of questions follow. Sent to Mercersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania.; Letter 33 May; Letter to Harriett B. Henry enclosing a check for $100 for the use of Harriett and Elisabeth; encloses a letter from Mr. McLaughlin, with the money removed for safe keeping; James instructed him to keep any money enclosed in a letter from him; she will be in Philadelphia visiting Edward and Buchanan will go also. Sent to Mrs. Israel’s No. 91, S. 3d. Street, Philadelphia.; Letter 34 September; Letter to Harriett B. Henry saying that Miss Hetty will write soon; will come to see her if she stays unwell; sends regards to the little girls and Mr. Lane; wonders if she is taking counterfeit Beckwith pills because Mrs. Slaymaker was cured with the genuine ones.

Date Range: 1832-1867

Year Range From: 1832

Year Range To: 1867

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 3

People: Bair, Mr.; Baker, Joseph Boyd; Baring, Thomas; Barry, William Taylor; Beisman, Mrs.; Belmont, August; Bolmar, Anthony; Buchanan, Ann; Buchanan, Edward Young; Buchanan, Elizabeth; Buchanan, Elizabeth Speer; Buchanan, George Washington; Buchanan, Harriet Jane; Buchanan, James; Buchanan, William Foster; Butler, Pierce; Cadwalader, Mr.; Cadwalader, Mrs.; Cassatt, Maria Lois Buchanan; Cellon, Mr.; Clay, Henry; Cranworth, Robert Monsey Rolfe, Baron; Cravens, Leila Greenhow; Dallas, Alexander Robert Charles; Edward Albert, Prince of Wales; Ewing, Alice Conyngham Buchanan; Fahnestock, Mrs.; Gibson, Abraham; Greenhow, Gertrude; Greenhow, Rose O’Neal; Gunnell, James Samuel; Henry, Buchanan; Henry, Harriet E. Buchanan; Henry, James Buchanan; Henry, Mary Hagner Nicholson; Henry, Robert; Humphreys, Dr.; Ingersoll, Joseph Reed; Irving, Harriet; Israel, Mrs.; Jackson, Andrew; Johnston, Harriet Lane; Johnston, James Buchanan; Lane, Elliott Eskridge; Lane, Elliott Toll; Lane, James Buchanan; Lane, Jane Ann Buchanan; Lane, Patty; Lawrence, Abbott; Leonard, John A. B.; Leonard, Susan H.; Lincoln, Abraham; Marin, Colonel; Mason, John Young; McKibbin, Chambers; McKibbin, Jane Bell; Monroe, Columbus; Moore, Florence Virginia Greenhow; Moran, Benjamin; Nicholson, Joseph Hopper; O’Brien, John; O’Brien, William; Parker, Esther "Miss Hetty"; Peabody, George; Peter, Sallie Johns; Pleasonton, Clementina; Plitt, George; Plitt, Sophia Wager; Poole, Frederick Sprigg; Richmond, Dean; Riggs, George Washington; Roosevelt, James John; Ropes, John Codman; Sanderson, George; Saunders, Herbert; Schell, Augustus; Schell, Mr.; Shunk, James F.; Shunk, Rebekah Black; Sickles, Daniel Edgar; Slaymaker, Mrs.; Speer, James Ramsey; Stafford, Elizabeth; Sugden, Edward Burtenshaw; Swan, William; Tyler, Priscilla Cooper; Tyler, Robert; Van Dyke, Elizabeth M. Snyder; Van Dyke, James Cole; Wellesley, Elizabeth Hay, Lady; Wellington, Elizabeth Wellesley, Duchess of; Welsh, William Henry; Wescott, James Diament; Windsor, Edward, Duke of; Wolsey, Thomas

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: bound, 166 pages to scan

Object Name: Letter

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 1

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.243

Location of Originals: Originals are in the collection of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS2010.002-34

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 243

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 Thomas Kittera

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.244a

Date Range: 1834/10/09

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera, Esq., regretting that Kittera did not recommend his servant to Buchanan for employment and asking to be remembered to Kittera’s mother and sister, as well as “to my intended.” Lancaster.

Date Range: 1834/10/09

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 3

People: Buchanan, James; Kittera, Thomas; Kittera, Ann; Snyder, Mary Louisa Kittera; Kittera, Ann Moore

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; 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 1.1.1.244a

Associated Material: James Buchanan Papers, Dickinson College Archives & Special Collections,; http://archives.dickinson.edu/collection-descriptions/james-buchanan-papers; James Buchanan and Harriet Lane Johnston Papers, Library of Congress,; https://www.loc.gov/collections/james-buchanan-and-harriet-lane-johnston-papers/; James Buchanan Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania,; http://www2.hsp.org/collections/manuscripts/b/Buchanan0091.html; James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,; https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm

Related Item Notes: James Buchanan Family Papers; MG-96 James Buchanan Collection; Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm; Photograph collections; Curatorial collections; Wheatland Mansion

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Access Conditions / Restrictions: Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.

Copyright: Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.; LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.; Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.; Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.

Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Accession Number: JBMS1995.135a

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 244a

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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Letter

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.244b

Date Range: 1835/03/28

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera, Esq., informing him of his letter to Governor Wolf (copy enclosed) recommending him for the position of President of the District Court of Philadelphia and that he regrets the conflict between the governor and W. Muhlenberg; he thought of writing to W. Buchler but decided to “go to the fountainhead.” Lancaster.

Date Range: 1835/03/28

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 3

People: Buchanan, James; Kittera, Thomas; Wolf, George; Buchler, W.; Muhlenberg, William Augustus

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; 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 1.1.1.244b

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: JBMS1995.135b

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 244b

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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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/d192e5ad-1c79-4131-991a-544739103132

Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera

Object ID: JBFP 1.1.1.244c

Date Range: 1837/09/25

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera

Description: Letter from James Buchanan to Thomas Kittera, Esq., saying that he is recommending to the Secretary of War to extend the furlough of Kittera’s nephew based on the certificate of Dr. McClellan; lamenting that he could not find Mr. Poinsett in his office, that Mr. C. will probably require a certificate of an army surgeon, and that the affair is “about up to Gen. Macomb’s standard of intellect,” Lt. Conrad will know himself; commenting of a less than stellar performance of Mr. Clay advocating the chartering of Bank of the United States as a sovereign entity as a “panacea for all our existing evils”; and finally wishing to be remembered to his family “not forgetting that portion of it in which I feel a particular interest.” Lancaster.

Date Range: 1837/09/25

Creator: Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Container: JBFP Part 1, Box 3

People: Buchanan, James; Kittera, Thomas; McClellan, George; Macomb, Alexander C.; Conrad, Lt.; Clay, Henry; Poinsett, Joel Roberts

Subjects: Letters

Search Terms: Letters; Correspondence; James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; 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 1.1.1.244c

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: JBMS1995.135c

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 1, Subseries 1, Folder 244c

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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