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Alta California : embracing notices of the climate, soil, and agricultural products of northern Mexico and the Pacific seaboard : also, a history of the military and naval operations of the United States directed against the territories of northern Mexico, in the year 1846-'47 : with documents declaratory of the policy of the present administration of the national government in regard to the annexation of conquered territory to this union, and the opinion of the Hon. James Buchanan on the Wilmot Proviso, &c

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18954
Author
Captain of volunteers.
Date of Publication
1847.
Call Number
979.4403 C254
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Responsibility
by a Captain of volunteers.
Author
Captain of volunteers.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
H. Packer & Co. ...,
Date of Publication
1847.
Physical Description
[2], 5-64 p. (first leaf blank) ; 25 cm.
Notes
This copy is a reproduction ISBN 0548410593.
Description of area: p. 9-12; history and documentation: p. 13-64.
Anti-annexation tract.
Summary
The 1847 publication briefly address climate soil and agriculture in Alta and Baja California in chapter I. The following eight chapters consist of communications from the U.S. Government consisting of instructions in the event Mexico declared war, justification of and motives for war, various reports to Washington, communications with Mexican officials in Alta California, accounts of the military operations in California, the articles of capitulation entered into at Rancho of Cowanga on January 13, 1847, all of which are interspersed with personal observations and comments by the author. The final chapter deals with the question of whether slavery would be allowed in California, the policy of the South and its motive for a slave market and emigrants to California and Northern Mexico [from California State University's Digital Commons]
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Mexican War, 1846-1848.
California - Description and travel.
California - History - 1846-1850.
Mexico, North - Description and travel.
California - Annexation to the United States.
Place
United States Pennsylvania Philadelphia.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
979.4403 C254
Websites
https://archive.org/details/altcaliforniembr00strerich/page/n7/mode/2up
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An historical description of the province and country of West-New-Jersey ... London, 1698

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Author
Thomas, Gabriel,
Date of Publication
1848]
Call Number
974.801 T456a
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Author
Thomas, Gabriel,
Place of Publication
[New York
Publisher
H. A. Brady,
Date of Publication
1848]
Physical Description
6 p.l., 34 p. 20 cm.
Notes
With his Historical and geographical account of ... Pensilvania. London, 1698. [New York, 1848]
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
New Jersey - Description and travel.
New Jersey - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.801 T456a
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Archive

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Collection
Rich and Grove Family Papers
Title
Rich and Grove Family Papers
Object ID
MG0427
Date Range
1835-1946
Subject Headings: Autograph albums Deeds Invitation cards Letters Obituaries Poetry Postcards Scrapbooks Travel Search Terms: Accomac Inn Autograph albums Correspondence Deeds Finding aids Invitations Letters Manuscript groups Obituaries Poetry Postcards Scrapbooks Travel �230 North President Avenue
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Collection
Rich and Grove Family Papers
Title
Rich and Grove Family Papers
Description
The Rich and Grove Family Papers contain correspondence and ephemera of the Rich and Grove families of Marietta. Autograph albums, school books, wedding invitations, cards, a flier for Accomac summer resort, and teaching certificates give a glimpse of the social and educational activities of family members. Deeds trace the ownership of property in Marietta from Dr. John Huston to Henry S. Rich. The correspondence is primarily from Annie Grove (1921) and Henry and Fanny Rich (1925) during their travels in Europe and North Africa.
Date Range
1835-1946
Year Range From
1835
Year Range To
1946
Date of Accumulation
1835-1946
Creator
Mapes, Fanny Rich, 1932-2020
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Carroll, Mary
Coble, David
Dellinger, Samuel S.
Ehler, S. Amandus
Engle, Bella C.
Engle, James Monroe
Gottschall, Maria
Gottschall, Peter
Grosh, Alpha Virginia "Alfie" Grove
Grosh, Esta Edward
Grove, Amos
Grove, Annie K.
Grove, Sarah A. "Sallie" O'Brien
Hanifan, Fanny Rich
Hanifan, John Francis
Harlan, Addie K. Rich
Harlan, Charles
Harting, James
Heistand, Theopholis
Huston, Albert
Huston, Edwin L.
Huston, John
Huston, Thomas
Kendig, Willis Gross
Laming, Sallie
Laming, William
Mapes, Fanny Rich
Mehaffey, James
Ohmit, Benjamin
Ohmit, Charlotte
Reynolds, Robert Walter
Reynolds, Sarah E. "Sallie" Engle
Rich, Anna Martha
Rich, Elmira
Rich, Fanny Clark Grove
Rich, Henry Spangler
Shirk, Adalaide
Shirk, William H.
Spangler, Barr
Spangler, Mary Ann Sultzbach
Stauffer, Henry
Stauffer, Margaretta "Margie" Huston
Other Creators
Rich family
Grove family
Subjects
Autograph albums
Deeds
Invitation cards
Letters
Obituaries
Poetry
Postcards
Scrapbooks
Travel
Search Terms
Accomac Inn
Autograph albums
Correspondence
Deeds
Finding aids
Invitations
Letters
Manuscript groups
Obituaries
Poetry
Postcards
Scrapbooks
Travel
Extent
1 box, 16 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0427
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Administrators' accounts for John W. Rich, 1892 (AdAcct 1892 F013 R)
Guardian account of Addie K. Rich, 1892 (AdAcct 1892 F012 R)
Petit jury notice and excuse for John W. Rich, 1878 (JAN 1878 F002 QS)
See also the Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Rich and Grove Family Papers (MG0427), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
The items in Folder 10 require staff assistance.
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.
Accession Number
2007.MG0427
Other Numbers
MG-427
Classification
MG0427
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Added to 28 December 2021.
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A geography of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the history, geographical features, soil, climate, geology, botany, zoology, population, education, government, finances, productions, trade, railroads, canals &c. of the state : with a separate description of each county, and questions for the convenience of teachers : to which is appended, a travellers' guide, or table of distances on the principal rail road, canal and stage routes in the state

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Author
Trego, Charles B.,
Date of Publication
1843.
Call Number
917.48 T784
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Responsibility
by Charles B. Trego ; illustrated by a map of the state and numerous engravings.
Author
Trego, Charles B.,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Edward C. Biddle,
Date of Publication
1843.
Physical Description
384 p. : ill., fold. map ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Travel.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - History.
Pennsylvania.
History.
Additional Corporate Author
Marian S. Carson Collection (Library of Congress)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
917.48 T784
Websites
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gdc/scd0001.00142072610
http://digital.library.pitt.edu/cgi-bin/t/text/text-idx?c=darltext;view=toc;idno=31735056287273
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The history of my travels : through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14122
Author
Zercher, Jacob H.[Hartman]
Date of Publication
1847, 1997.
Call Number
917.73 Z58
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Responsibility
by J.H. Zercher.
Author
Zercher, Jacob H.[Hartman]
Place of Publication
[s.l
Publisher
s.n.] ,
Date of Publication
1847, 1997.
Physical Description
69 l. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Transcribed from the original by Leigh A.(Hashagen) Miller.
Subjects
Zercher, Jacob Hartman , - 1828-1887.
Rohrer, J. W.
Zercher family.
Voyages and travels.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Maryland - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Virginia - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Ohio - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Kentucky - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Indiana - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Illinois - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Missouri - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Iowa - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Michigan - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
New York - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Massachusetts - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Rhode Island - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Connecticut - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
New Jersey - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Additional Author
Miller, Leigh A. (Hashagen).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.73 Z58
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The history of my travels : through the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jersey from April 7th to June 28th 1847

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15583
Author
Zercher, Emanuel H.
Date of Publication
1847, 1997.
Call Number
917.73 Z58e
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Responsibility
by E. H. Zercher.
Author
Zercher, Emanuel H.
Place of Publication
{s.l
Publisher
s.n.] ,
Date of Publication
1847, 1997.
Physical Description
40 l. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Transcribed from the original by Leigh A. (Hashagen) Miller.
LCHS has copy of original and transcription.
LCHS has copy of diary of brother, Jacob, who took the same trip. (917.73 Z58.)
Subjects
Zercher, Emanuel H.
Rohrer, J. W.
Zercher family.
Voyages and travels.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Maryland - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Virginia - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Ohio - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Kentucky - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Indiana - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Illinois - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Missouri - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Iowa - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Michigan - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
New York - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Massachusetts - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Rhode Island - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Connecticut - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
New Jersey - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Additional Author
Miller, Leigh A. (Hashagen).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.73 Z58e
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State-book of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the geography, history, government, resources, and noted citizens of the state : with a map of the state and of each county

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Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Edition
Library ed.
Date of Publication
1847.
Call Number
817.5 B972 1847
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Responsibility
by Thomas H. Burrowes.
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Edition
Library ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
U. Hunt & Son,
Date of Publication
1847.
Physical Description
314 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 B972 1847
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State-book of Pennsylvania : containing an account of the geography, history, government, resources, and noted citizens of the state : with a map of the state and of each county : for the use of schools and families

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9156
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Date of Publication
1846.
Call Number
817.5 B972
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Responsibility
by Thomas H. Burrowes.
Author
Burrowes, Thomas H.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia : Pittsburg
Publisher
Uriah Hunt & Son ; Luke Loomis,
Date of Publication
1846.
Physical Description
314 p. : ill., maps ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 B972
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