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Trial of the assassins and conspirators for the murder of Abraham Lincoln, and the attempted assassination of Vice-President Johnson and the whole cabinet : the most intensely interesting trial on record : containing the evidence in full, with arguments of counsel on both sides, and the verdict of the military commission : correct likenesses and graphic history of all the assassins, conspirators, and other persons connected with their arrest and trial

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Date of Publication: c1864 [i.e. 1865]

Call Number: 973.7092 T819

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Barclay & Co.,

Date of Publication: c1864 [i.e. 1865]

Physical Description: 21-102 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill., map, plans, ports. ; 24 cm.

Notes: Trial of David E. Herold, George A. Atzerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael O'Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd, before a military commission at Washington, D.C.

Subjects: Herold, David E., - 1844-1865 - Trials, litigation, etc.; Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865 - Assassination.; Trials (Murder) - Washington (D.C.); Trials (Assassination) - Washington (D.C.); Trials (Conspiracy) - Washington (D.C.); True crime literature.

Additional Author: Herold, David E.,

Additional Corporate Author: United States. Army. Military Commission (Lincoln's assassins : 1865)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 973.7092 T819

Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

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Author: Poore, Benjamin Perley,

Date of Publication: [1886]

Call Number: 973 P823

1 website

Responsibility: by Ben: Perley Poore.

Author: Poore, Benjamin Perley,

Place of Publication: Philadelphia [etc.] New York

Publisher: Hubbard brothers; W. A. Houghton; [etc., etc.,]

Date of Publication: [1886]

Physical Description: 2 v. fronts., illus. (incl. ports., facsims.) 24 cm.

Notes: LCHS has vol. 1 only.

Summary: Benjamin Perley Poore ( 1820-1887 ) was a popular newspaper correspondent and editor and an author. This book is his account of history , politics , and life as he observed it in Washington D.C. and the nation during his lifetime.

Subjects: Washington (D.C.) - History.; Washington (D.C.) - Social life and customs.; United States - History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 973 P823

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Newspaper

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)

Title: Daily Union, Vol. 6, No. 33

Object ID: JBFP 8.4.1.003

Date Range: 1850/06/07

1 document 4 images

Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 8 Others (Not Part of the Family)

Title: Daily Union, Vol. 6, No. 33

Description: Copy of the Daily Union, Vol. 6, No. 33. “Buchanan” written in top right margin. Washington, D.C.

Date Range: 1850/06/07

Creator: Daily Union (Washington, D.C.)

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: JBFP Oversized Box 3

People: Buchanan, James

Subjects: Newspapers; Daily Union (Washington, D.C.)

Search Terms: Newspapers; Daily Union (Washington, D.C.); James Buchanan; Buchanan Collections; James Buchanan Presidential Library

Extent: 1 item, 4 pages to scan, 48 x 60.5 cm.

Object Name: Newspaper

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 8 Series 4

Object ID: JBFP 8.4.1.003

Location of Originals: Housed in JBFP Oversized Box 3.

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: JBMS2004.001.1

Other Number: JBFP Part 8, Series 4, Subseries 1, Folder 3

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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Original patentees of land at Washington prior to 1700

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Author: Gahn, Bessie Wilmarth Brown,

Date of Publication: 1936.

Call Number: 975 G136

Responsibility: by Bessie Wilmarth Gahn.

Author: Gahn, Bessie Wilmarth Brown,

Place of Publication: [Silver Spring, Md

Publisher: Printed by Westland]

Date of Publication: 1936.

Physical Description: 85 p. maps. 24 cm.

Notes: Foreword includes bibliographical references.

Subjects: Land titles - Washington (D.C.); Land grants - Maryland.; Land grants - Virginia.; Maryland - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Virginia - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Washington (D.C.) - History.; Maryland - Genealogy.; Virginia - Genealogy.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 975 G136

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Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper shows Buchanan's arrival at the White House

Object ID: JBFP 1.3.2.004

Date Range: 1857/03/21

1 document 16 images

Collection: James Buchanan Family Papers, Part 1 James Buchanan

Title: Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper shows Buchanan's arrival at the White House

Description: Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper shows on page 136 the scene outside the York railroad station enroute to Baltimore with a description of York; and page 237 shows Buchanan's arrival at the National Hotel in Washington and his arrival at the White House. New York.

Date Range: 1857/03/21

Creator: Frank Leslie’s illustrated newspaper

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives North

Storage Container: JBFP Oversized Box 1

People: Buchanan, James

Subjects: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper; National Hotel (Washington, D.C.); White House (Washington, D.C.); York (Pa.)

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper; James Buchanan; James Buchanan Presidential Library; National Hotel; White House; York, York County, Pennsylvania

Extent: 1 item, 16 pages to scan

Object Name: Newspaper

Language: English

Parent Object ID: JBFP Part 1 Series 3

Object ID: JBFP 1.3.2.004

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: JBMS2003.028.1

Other Number: JBFP Part 1, Series 3, Subseries 2, Folder 4

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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Andrew Ellicott

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Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Date of Publication: 1901

Capitol (Washington, D.C.) Capitals (Cities) Washington (D.C.) United States--Capital and capitol. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1900-1901. Description: [57]-67 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3 and 4 Call Number: 974.9

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Responsibility: by F. R. Diffenderffer.

Author: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1901

Physical Description: [57]-67 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 3/4

Summary: This journal article addresses sureveyor Andrew Ellicott's role in the laying out of the District of Columbia as well as many other later other projects he led.

Subjects: Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.; United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.); Capitals (Cities); Washington (D.C.); United States - Capital and capitol.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 5, number 3/4 (1901), p. 57-67Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5

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The center : a guide to genealogical research in the national capital area

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Author: Schaefer, Christina K.

Date of Publication: c1996.

Call Number: 929.1 S294

Responsibility: Christina K. Schaefer.

ISBN: 0806315156

Author: Schaefer, Christina K.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, MD

Publisher: Genealogical Pub.,

Date of Publication: c1996.

Physical Description: vii, 148 p. : ill., maps ; 28 cm.

Notes: Rev. ed. of: Lest we forget. 8th ed. 1992.; Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-133) and index.

Subjects: Archival resources - Washington (D.C.) - Directories.; Library resources - Washington (D.C.) - Directories.; United States - Genealogy - Library resources - Directories.; United States - Genealogy - Archival resources - Directories.

Additional Title: Lest we forget.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 929.1 S294

An Italian artist in old Lancaster : (Louigi Persico-1820)

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Author: Hensel, W. U.

Date of Publication: 1912

1 document

Responsibility: by W. U. Hensel.

Author: Hensel, W. U.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1912

Physical Description: 67-101 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 16, no. 3

Subjects: Persico, Luigi.; United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.); Lancaster (Pa.) - History.; United States - Politics and government - 19th century.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 16, number 3 (1912), p. 67-101Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.16

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Memoirs and letters of Dolly Madison

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Author: Madison, Dolley,

Date of Publication: 1971.

Call Number: 920.7 M182

Responsibility: edited by her grand-niece [Lucia B. Cutts]

ISBN: 0804614873 :

Author: Madison, Dolley,

Place of Publication: Port Washington ; London (11 Southampton Row, WC1B 5HA)

Publisher: Kennikat Press,

Date of Publication: 1971.

Physical Description: [4], 210 p. ; 19 cm.

Series: Kennikat Press scholarly reprints, series in American history and culture in the nineteenth century

Notes: Facsimile reprint of 1st ed., Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Co., 1886.

Subjects: Madison, Dolley, - 1768-1849.; Washington, D.C. - Social life and customs.; United States - Madison, Dolly Biographies

Additional Author: Cutts, Lucia Beverly,

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 920.7 M182

Harriet Lane Johnston : founder of St. Albans School for Boys

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Author: Rosenberger, Homer Tope,

Date of Publication: 1972.

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Responsibility: by Homer T. Rosenberger.

Author: Rosenberger, Homer Tope,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1972.

Physical Description: [136]-153 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 76, no. 3

Subjects: Johnston, Harriet Lane, - 1830-1903.; St. Albans School for Boys (Washington, D.C.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 76, number 3 (1972), p. 136-153Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.76

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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18141

Perley's reminiscences of sixty years in the national metropolis

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1360

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Newspaper

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/231977e3-eb69-456f-a55e-369871733860

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Original patentees of land at Washington prior to 1700

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8348

Newspaper

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/98b610e1-d0e5-49fd-9704-437452922521

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Andrew Ellicott

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7794

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The center : a guide to genealogical research in the national capital area

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9543

An Italian artist in old Lancaster : (Louigi Persico-1820)

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo409

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Memoirs and letters of Dolly Madison

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1001

Harriet Lane Johnston : founder of St. Albans School for Boys

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1016

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