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Andrew Ellicott, his life and letters

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Author
Mathews, Catharine Van Cortlandt.
Date of Publication
1908
Call Number
925 E46m
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by Catharine Van Cortlandt Mathews.
Author
Mathews, Catharine Van Cortlandt.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
The Grafton press
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
x, 256 p. front., plates, ports., maps (1 fold.) plans, facsims. 23cm.
Notes
"One thousand copies of this book have been printed from type and the type distributed."
Summary
A U.S. surveyor who resided in Lancaster County. He helped map many of the territories west of the Appalachians, surveyed the boundaries of the District of Columbia, continued and completed Pierre Charles L'Enfant's work on the plan for Washington, D.C., and served as a teacher in survey methods for Meriwether Lewis.
Contents: 1. Parentage and early life 1754 - 1784. 2. Baltimore and the western boundary of Pennsylvania 1785. 3. Three boundaries and the first measurement of Niagara 1786-1790. 4. The city of Washington in the Territory of Columbia. 5. The road to Presqu' Isle Fort. 6. The Florida boundary 1796 - 1800. 7. The Florida boundary (continued). 8. The Florida boundary (continued). 9. The land office of Pennsylvania 1800 - 1812. 10. West Point and the last surveys 1812-1820. The book contains footnotes and an index.
Subjects
Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.
Atlantic States - Surveys.
Southern boundary of the United States.
Washington (D.C.) - Surveys.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
925 E46m
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x000276579;view=1up;seq=13
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Cresap's war : the Lancaster County border struggle

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1909
%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank, 1869-1953. Title: Cresap's war : the Lancaster County border struggle / by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Cresap, Thomas, 1702-1790. Cresap's War--1735-1737. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Boundaries. Lancaster County (Pa
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1909
Physical Description
[237]-254 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 9
Subjects
Cresap, Thomas, - 1702-1790.
Cresap's War
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Boundaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 9 (1909), p. 237-254Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13
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Collection
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #500
Date Range
1827
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Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Title
Commissioners' order for payment
Description
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Date Range
1827
Date of Accumulation
1810-1901
Creator
County Commissioners
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0008
People
Carpenter, Henry
Rauch, Christian H.
Peelor, Jacob
Wilson, Andrew P.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Boundaries
Donegal Twp.
East Donegal Twp.
West Donegal Twp.
Commissioners' Orders for Payment
Place
Donegal Twp.
Extent
70 boxes (35 cubic tabard.)
Object Name
Documents
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2008-03-25
Object ID
CommOrder 1827 #500
Box Number
008
Notes
Never entered into Q & A.
Additional Notes
Boundary
East Donegal Twp.
West Donegal Twp.
Payment for division of Donegal Twp.
Carpenter, Henry. Viewer.
Rauch, Christian H. Viewer.
Peelor, Jacob. Surveyor. Mapmaker.
Wilson, Andrew P. Drawing the report.
1 item. 1 piece.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at research desk. Photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 08-01 0510
Description Level
Item
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Mason and Dixon line stones

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Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Date of Publication
1903/1904
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.8
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by S. M. Sener.
Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1903/1904
Physical Description
127-128 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 4
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Boundaries.
Mason-Dixon Line.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.8
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Mason and Dixon's line

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Author
Houston, J. W.
Date of Publication
1904
semi-circle of twelve English statute miles radius, New- castle being the centre of the chord of the arc, which forms the boundary be- tween the northwestern territory of Delaware and the southeastern limit of Pennsylvania, stands without a parallel in the geographical boundaries of the forty-five
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by J. W. Houston, M.D.
Author
Houston, J. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904
Physical Description
[115]-128 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 5
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Boundaries.
Mason-Dixon Line.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 5 (1904), p. 115-128Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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A plea for Pennsylvania : being the response of W.U. Hensel. To the Toast, "The State of Pennsylvania" at the third annual festival of the Pennsylvania Society of New York, at Waldorf-Astoeria Hotel ... 1901

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1902.
Call Number
974.804 H526
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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
S.l
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1902.
Physical Description
6 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Reprint from the Yearbook of the Society for 1902.
Cover title.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History - 1865-
United States - Politics and government - 1865-1950.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.804 H526
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Report on the resurvey of the Maryland and Pennsylvania boundary part of the Mason and Dixon line

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Corporate Author
Mason and Dixon Line Resurvey Committee.
Date of Publication
1909]
Call Number
974.80091 P415m
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Responsibility
Authorized by the legislatures of Maryland and Pennsylvania ...
Corporate Author
Mason and Dixon Line Resurvey Committee.
Place of Publication
[Harrisburg
Publisher
Harrisburg Publishing Co.,
Date of Publication
1909]
Physical Description
412 p. : 24 cm ; maps.
Subjects
Maryland - Boundaries.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries.
Delaware - Boundaries.
Mason-Dixon Line.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.80091 P415m
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Territorial raids on Lancaster County

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Author
Steinman, George.
Date of Publication
1904.
erected into a county in 1813, have failed, and for nearly a century our grand old county, the richest agricultural county in all the Union during the past three de- cades, has been allowed to retain her boundaries, a fact for rejoicing and grateful remembrance. After the separation of Lancaster county
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by George Steinman, Esq.
Author
Steinman, George.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904.
Physical Description
[97]-109 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 4
Summary
Failed attempts to form new Pennsylvania counties out ot parts of Lancaster county in the 19th century are discussed.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Boundaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1865.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 4 (1904), p. 97-109Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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