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Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Samuel Brinton
Object ID
MG0038_F013_In04
Date Range
1839/07/29
  2 documents  
Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Samuel Brinton
Description
A letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Samuel Brinton about the New England Non-Resistance Society in Boston. Garrison talks about the society and what they believe. He believes Brinton is a like-minded man and asks him to subscribe to the society.
Date Range
1839/07/29
Creation Date
29 July 1839
Creator
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Brinton, Samuel
Garrison, William Lloyd
Subjects
Letters
New England Non-Resistance Society
Social reformers
Search Terms
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
New England Non-Resistance Society
Social reformers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0038_F013_In04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Samuel Brinton, 29 July 1839, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F013_In04, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-38
Other Number
MG-38, Folder 13, Insert 4
Classification
MG0038
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997. Box 1 was recataloged by JB, Fall semester 2006. Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Thomas Whitson
Object ID
MG0038_F020_In01
Date Range
1832/07/21
  2 documents  
Collection
Brinton Family Collection
Title
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Thomas Whitson
Description
Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Thomas Whitson regarding Garrison’s philosophy toward man and his enemies, and thanking Whitson for finding subscribers to his newspaper, The Liberator.
Date Range
1832/07/21
Creation Date
21 July 1832
Creator
Garrison, William Lloyd, 1805-1879
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0001
People
Garrison, William Lloyd
Whitson, Thomas
Subjects
Letters
Liberator (Boston, Mass.)
Social reformers
Search Terms
Correspondence
Finding aids
Letters
Manuscript groups
Liberator
Social reformers
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0038_F020_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Letter from William Lloyd Garrison to Thomas Whitson, 21 July 1832, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F020_In01, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-38
Other Number
MG-38, Folder 20, Insert 1
Classification
MG0038
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged prior to 1997. Box 1 was recataloged by JB, Fall semester 2006. Added to database 5 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Preston Haldeman to Eliza Haldeman
Object ID
MG0736_F015_It02
Date Range
1861/02/26
  2 documents  
Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Preston Haldeman to Eliza Haldeman
Description
Letter from Preston Haldeman to Eliza Haldeman regarding his pro-slavery stance but identification as a "Union man," teasing her about Christmas presents, general gossip, and friends who are going to Lincoln's inauguration. Cumberland, Maryland.
Admin/Biographical History
Preston Elder Haldeman was Eliza Haldeman's cousin.
Date Range
1861/02/26
Creation Date
26 February 1861
Creator
Haldeman, Preston Elder, 1833-1893
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Figyelmessy, Elisa Jacobean Haldeman
Haldeman, Preston Elder
Lincoln, Abraham
Subjects
Inauguration
Letters
Personal correspondence
Slavery
Search Terms
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Finding aids
Inaugurations
Letters
Manuscript groups
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0736_F015_It02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society https://www.haldeman-mansion.org/
Related Item Notes
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records (MG0736)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
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Other Numbers
MG-736
Other Number
MG-736, Folder 15, Item 2
Classification
MG0736
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by RR and SM in Summer and Fall 2015; and SW in Spring 2016. Added to database 6 January 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Eliza Haldeman to Samuel Haldeman
Object ID
MG0736_F028_It01
Date Range
1861/12/21
Collection
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records
Title
Letter from Eliza Haldeman to Samuel Haldeman
Description
Photocopy of letter from Eliza Haldeman to her father, Samuel Haldeman, regarding her friend Mary Cassatt, art, “Jack Cade”, Edwin Forrest, and theater. Eliza also shares her thoughts on slavery and family life. Philadelphia.
Date Range
1861/12/21
Creation Date
21 December 1861
Creator
Figyelmessy, Eliza Jacobean Haldeman, 1843-1910
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Cassatt, Mary Stevenson
Figyelmessy, Elisa Jacobean Haldeman
Haldeman, Samuel Steman
Subjects
Letters
Slavery
Search Terms
Art
Correspondence
Drama
Finding aids
Jack Cade (Aylmere)
Letters
Manuscript groups
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0736_F028_It01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Associated Material
Haldeman Mansion Preservation Society https://www.haldeman-mansion.org/
Related Item Notes
Curatorial Collection
S. S. Haldeman Papers, MG0344
Haldeman Family Papers and Business Records (MG0736) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7dbdd094-b41c-40ef-b16d-538502636080
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-736
Other Number
MG-736, Folder 28, Item 1
Classification
MG0736
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
The letters and record book in this collection were kept by Eliza Haldeman and later sold by her son, S. Haldeman Figyelmessy, to his cousin and the donor's father, Guy K. Haldeman.
Cataloged by RR and SM in Summer and Fall 2015; and SW in Spring 2016. Added to database 6 January 2022.
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In01
Date Range
1864/03/08
  2 documents  
Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess
Description
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess, Lancaster, reporting that he is well, has had enough of the war, and that they would like letters from home. "…take me out of this damd dirty hole for I cannot stand it verry long…" With envelope.
Date Range
1864/03/08
Creation Date
8 March 1864
Creator
Clark, James
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Clark, James
Hess, Martin D., Mrs.
Subjects
Letters
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
Civil War
Letters
Persons of color
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States Army
Extent
2 items, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter to Samuel Harris (MG0018_SerA_F124_In02)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 124, Insert 1
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
One of two letters discovered in 1988 in the collections of the Lancaster History with Justice of the Peace records from 1873. Added to database 23 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter to Samuel Harris
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In02
Date Range
1865/03/10
  2 documents  
Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter to Samuel Harris
Description
Letter to Samuel Harris reporting that the writer has been unwell since he joined the army, they are with Gen. Sherman and about to take Richmond, and he would like paper and stamps, and word from home. "…we are goin to take Richmon and Army men will fall…" Sent in the care of George [Steinhauser] to Samuel Harris, hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. With envelope.
Date Range
1865/03/10
Creation Date
10 March 1865
Creator
Unknown
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Harris, Samuel
Steinhauser, George
Subjects
Letters
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
Civil War
Letters
Persons of color
Soldiers
Soldiers, Black
United States Army
Extent
2 items, 6 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerA_F124_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letter from James Clark to Mrs. Martin D. Hess (MG0018_SerA_F124_In01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series A, Folder 124, Insert 2
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
One of two letters discovered in 1988 in the collections of the Lancaster History with Justice of the Peace records from 1873. Added to database 24 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from John Fass to friend
Object ID
MG0018_SerB_F003
Date Range
1865/05/24
  2 documents  
Collection
Civil War Collection
Title
Letter from John Fass to friend
Description
Letter from John Fass to friend. Fass reported for duty in Lancaster in March 1865 and his unit moved to Philadelphia, Harper's Ferry, Martinsburg, Charlestown, Shenandoah Valley, Winchester, Stevenson Station, and Summit Point. He mentions that Richmond was taken. He describes the natural resources so prevalent in Virginia, which is not as developed as Lancaster County. Compares the slave quarters he has seen in Virginia to hog pens in Pennsylvania.
Date Range
1865/05/24
Creation Date
24 May 1865
Creator
Fass, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 01
Storage Container
Box 0003
People
Fass, John
Subjects
Letters
Slavery
Soldiers
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States. Army
Search Terms
Civil War
Letters
Persons of color
Soldiers
United States Army
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0018_SerB_F003
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Civil War Collection (MG0018), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2004.MG0018.B3
Other Numbers
MG-18
Other Number
MG-18, Series B, Folder 3
Classification
MG0018
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 24 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from George W. Samson to Hon. H. Cobb
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F010
Date Range
1858/09/07
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from George W. Samson to Hon. H. Cobb
Description
Letter from George W. Samson in Washington, D.C. to Hon. H. Cobb regarding the American Colonization Society's responsibilities in Liberia to enslaved persons who were manumitted and outlines services for the former enslaved persons which were provided by the society at the cost of the former slaveholders.
Date Range
1858/09/07
Creation Date
7 September 1858
Creator
Samson, George Whitefield, 1819-1896
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Samson, George Whitefield
Cobb, Howell
Subjects
African Americans--History
American Colonization Society
Letters
Liberia
Search Terms
American Colonization Society
Correspondence
Enslaved persons
Letters
Liberia
Persons of color
Slaveholders
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F010
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 10
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 2, July 2007. Added to database on 26 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Correspondence Collection
Title
Letter from John Ford to Watson
Object ID
MG0402_F024_It06
Date Range
1859/09/04
  1 document  
Collection
Correspondence Collection
Title
Letter from John Ford to Watson
Description
Letter from John Ford of Downingtown to Watson, his friend and schoolmaster. Ford writes that he is in good health and wishes to hear of his old friends from the academy. Says he recently met with a few of his friends at a camp meeting, including Miss Mercer, Miss Williams, George Beale, and John Mercer. He also writes that one friend has taken a teaching job.
Date Range
1859/09/04
Creation Date
4 September 1859
Creator
Ford, John
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Beale, George
Ford, John
Mercer, John
Subjects
Camp meetings
Personal correspondence
Letters
Search Terms
Camp meetings
Correspondence
Correspondence, Personal
Letters
Persons of color
Extent
1 item, 4 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0402_F024_It06
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Correspondence Collection (MG0402), Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-402
Other Number
MG-402, Folder 24, Item 6
Classification
MG0402
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from the Document Collection. Cataloged by RM, 2018. Added to database on 26 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011_In02
Date Range
1851/11/05
  1 document  
Collection
Black History Collection
Title
Letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
Description
Transcription of letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney regarding the British (British East India Company, China, the opium trade, enslaved persons from India, trade and business practices, collieries, mines, destitution, morals, education) and slavery in the United States.
Date Range
1851/11/05
Creation Date
5 November 1851
Creator
Lancaster Intelligencer (Lancaster, Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 06
People
Fordney, William Bush
Jenkins, John Carmichael
Other Creators
Jenkins, John Carmichael, 1809-1855
Subjects
African Americans--History
East India Company
Letters
Opium trade
Slavery
Search Terms
China
Correspondence
East India Company
Enslaved persons
India
Lancaster Intelligencer
Letters
Opium trade
Slavery
Extent
1 item, 15 pages to scan
Object Name
Letter
Language
English
Object ID
MG0240_Ser02_F011_In02
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Letters written by Dr. John Carmichael Jenkins which address the subject of slavery (MG0240_Ser02_F011_In01; MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03)
Black History Collection (MG0240) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/2b3d42c6-a313-4ebc-966f-516114048136
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Black History Collection (MG0240), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-240, Series 2
Other Number
MG-240, Series 2, Folder 11, Insert 2
Classification
MG0240
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection, Case 5, July 2007. Added to database on 28 March 2022.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
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