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Courts as well as Congress

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Date of Publication
1904.
Material: Book Subject(s): Lancaster (Pa.)--Politics and government--1775-1783. Lancaster (Pa.)--Capital and capitol. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1903/1904 Description: [110]-111 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 4 Call
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904.
Physical Description
[110]-111 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 4
Summary
This is a brief article explaining how the Pennsylvania General Assembly during the American Revolution authorized the courts of Philadelphia and Chester County to hold court away from their home area. This was due to the occupation of Philadelphia by the British army, which also forced the Continental Congress to abandon Philadelphia and take up residence in York, PA.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 4 (1904), p. 110-111Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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Lancaster, Penn., for capital of the United States

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Author
Hand, Edward ,
Date of Publication
1916.
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.40
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Edward Hand.
Author
Hand, Edward ,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,
Date of Publication
1916.
Physical Description
pp.358-361 23 cm.
Notes
This record provides a link to this resource on JSTOR's online repository.
Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography , v.40.
Letter written by Edward Hand to U.S. Representatives and Senators, Mar. 17, 1789, presenting reasons why Lancaster should be considered for the permanent capital of the U.S.
Subjects
Capitals (Cities).
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.40
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Lancaster's bid for the national capital

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Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Date of Publication
1898
%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Sener, Samuel Miller, 1855-1911. Title: Lancaster's bid for the national capital / read by S. M. Sener, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Capitals (Cities) Lancaster (Pa.)--Capital and capitol. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster
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read by S. M. Sener, Esq.
Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
238-243 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 8
Summary
This journal article contains a letter written by John Hubley, an attorney in Lancaster, PA,in 1789. It is a proposal for Lancaster to be considered as the capital of the new government. It presents details of the geography, the community , industry and what he considers to be the assets Lancaster would have as a capital. It is very detailed and gives an interesting picture of the city.
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 8 (1898), p. 238-243Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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Town meetings to consider removal of state capital to Lancaster

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931
Physical Description
40-47 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 2
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 2 (1931), p. 40-47Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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Was there ever a serious idea of locating the capital of the country on the Susquehanna?

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1897
): Capitals (Cities) Lancaster (Pa.)--Capital and capitol. United States--Capital and capitol. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1896-97 Description: [111]-113 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 4 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.1
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by Hon. W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1897
Physical Description
[111]-113 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 4
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
United States - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 1, number 4 (1897), p. 111-113Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.1
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When Lancaster was Pennsylvania's capital

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Author
Heiges, George L.
Date of Publication
1954.
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by George L. Heiges.
Author
Heiges, George L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1954.
Physical Description
[117]-142 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 58, no. 5
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 58, number 5 (1954), p. 117-142Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.58
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When Lancaster was Pennsylvania's capital : part three

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Author
Heiges, George L.
Date of Publication
1953.
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by George L. Heiges.
Author
Heiges, George L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1953.
Physical Description
[81]-108 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 57, no. 4
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 57, number 4 (1953), p. 81-108Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.57
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When Lancaster was Pennsylvania's capital : part two

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Author
Heiges, George L.
Date of Publication
1952.
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by George L. Heiges.
Author
Heiges, George L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1952.
Physical Description
[45]-84 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 56, no. 3
Subjects
Capitals (Cities)
Pennsylvania - Capital and capitol.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 56, number 3 (1952), p. 45-84Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.56
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