- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Amos Ellmaker to Thaddeus Stevens
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F002_In06
- Date Range
- 1850/07/16
MG0115 F002 In03 It02
Lancaster July 16 1850
D. Sir
Of all the plans reconciling the North and South, that of extending the Missouri Compromise line
to the Pacific, appears to me to be the worst.
It would cut off more than half of New Mexico; and almost half of California.
In theory it is plausible
2 documents
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Amos Ellmaker to Thaddeus Stevens
- Description
- Letter from Amos Ellmaker to Thaddeus Stevens with plans to reconcile the North and South by extending the Missouri Compromise to the Pacific. The letter contains suggestions and observations about slaveholders, slavery and the western states. Lancaster.
- Date Range
- 1850/07/16
- Creation Date
- 16 July 1850
- Creator
- Ellmaker, Amos, 1787-1851
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 03
- People
- Ellmaker, Amos
- Stevens, Thaddeus
- Subjects
- Letters
- Missouri compromise
- Slaveholders
- Slavery
- Search Terms
- Correspondence
- Letters
- Missouri Compromise
- Slaveholders
- Slavery
- Stevens and Smith Center
- Extent
- 1 item, 4 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F002_In06
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
- Other Number
- MG-115, Part 1, Folder 2, Insert 6
- Classification
- MG0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 14 April 2022.
- Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 2, Insert 3, Item 2
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01
- Date Range
- 1812 - present
in Downingtown. He asks for
no provisions and states that he must leave in time for Morgan’s corner. Lancaster. 26
October 1848. (1 item, 2 pages to scan)
Insert 6 Letter from Amos Ellmaker to Thaddeus Stevens with plans to reconcile the
North and South by extending the Missouri Compromise to the
1 document
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Description
- The Thaddeus Stevens Collection contains items related to Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith.
- Date Range
- 1812 - present
- Date of Accumulation
- 1812 - present
- Creator
- LancasterHistory (Organization)
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 03
- Subjects
- Abolitionists
- Antislavery movements
- Estates (Law)
- Ku Klux Klan (19th century)
- Lawyers
- Legislators--United States
- Letters
- Politicians
- Programs (Publications)
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
- Slavery
- United States. Congress. House
- Search Terms
- Abolition
- Abolitionists
- Antislavery movements
- Congressmen
- Correspondence
- Estate settlement
- Finding aids
- KKK
- Ku Klux Klan (19th century)
- Lawyers
- Legislators
- Letters
- Manuscript groups
- Programs
- Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
- Slavery
- Stevens and Smith Center
- United States Congress, House of Representatives
- Extent
- 1 box, 30 folders, .5 cubic ft.
- Object Name
- Archive
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- George M. Steinman Papers (MG0184_S01; MG0184_S02)
- Sally E. Nungesser Collection (MG0839)
- See also the Photograph Collection
- See also the Curatorial Collection
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Box #, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Restrictions are noted at the item level.
- 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. 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.
- Other Numbers
- MG-115
- Other Number
- MG-115, Part 1
- Classification
- MG0115
- Description Level
- Fonds
- Custodial History
- Re-processed and finding aid prepared by SB, 2007-2008. Added to database 14 April 2022.
Documents
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F016_In01
- Date Range
- No date
1 document
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
- Description
- Letter from Lydia Smith in Washington, D.C. to Mrs. McKiny. Discusses McKiny's return to her home, Smith's boarders, death of mutual friend, and possible change of residence. Washington. May [year unspecified]
- Date Range
- No date
- Creation Date
- No date
- Creator
- Smith, Lydia Hamilton, 1813-1884
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 03
- People
- Smith, Lydia Hamilton
- Subjects
- Letters
- Personal correspondence
- Extent
- 1 item, 2 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F016_In01
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
- Other Number
- MG-115, Part 1, Folder 16, Insert 1
- Classification
- MG0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 18 April 2022.
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F016_In02
- Date Range
- 1868/05/03
1 document
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny
- Description
- Letter from Lydia Smith to Mrs. McKiny. Discusses McKiny's recent wedding and forwards greetings from friends. Washington.
- Date Range
- 1868/05/03
- Creation Date
- 3 May 1868
- Creator
- Smith, Lydia Hamilton, 1813-1884
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 03
- People
- Smith, Lydia Hamilton
- Subjects
- Letters
- Personal correspondence
- Extent
- 1 item, 4 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F016_In02
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
- Other Number
- MG-115, Part 1, Folder 16, Insert 1
- Classification
- MG0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 18 April 2022.
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Judge Clement Biddle Penrose to Nathaniel Ellmaker
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F004_In04
- Date Range
- 1866/01/16
1 document
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Judge Clement Biddle Penrose to Nathaniel Ellmaker
- Description
- Letter from Judge Clement Biddle Penrose to Nathaniel Ellmaker regarding court costs and settlement in the Grubb v. Grubb case. Philadelphia.
- Date Range
- 1866/01/16
- Creation Date
- 16 January 1866
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 03
- People
- Ellmaker, Nathaniel
- Franklin, Emlen
- Grubb, E. B.
- Hiester, Isaac Ellmaker
- Penrose, Clement Biddle
- Subjects
- Legal correspondence
- Letters
- Extent
- 1 item, 2 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F004_In04
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
- Other Number
- MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 4
- Classification
- MG0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 21 April 2022.
- Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 3, Item 2
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- Civil War Collection
- Title
- Letter from J. Miller to Capt. Bricker
- Object ID
- MG0018_SerF_F004_It01
- Date Range
- 1864/02/24
2 documents
- Collection
- Civil War Collection
- Title
- Letter from J. Miller to Capt. Bricker
- Description
- Letter from J. Miller to Capt. Bricker. Mentions franked speeches of Stevens. 24 February 1864.
- Date Range
- 1864/02/24
- Creation Date
- 24 February 1864
- Creator
- Miller, J.
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 01
- Storage Container
- Box 0007
- People
- Bricker, John Randolph
- Miller, J.
- Search Terms
- Civil War
- Correspondence
- Correspondence, Personal
- Franking privilege
- Letters
- Stevens and Smith Center
- Extent
- 1 item, 4 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0018_SerF_F004_It01
- 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).
- 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-18
- Other Number
- MG-18, Series F, Folder 4, Item 1
- Classification
- MG0018
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 30 May 2023.
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Edwin M. Stanton]
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F004_In03
- Date Range
- 1865/03
1 document
- Collection
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection
- Title
- Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Edwin M. Stanton]
- Description
- Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Edwin M. Stanton] requesting the appointment of Capt. Mercer to the Veteran Reserve Corps. Washington, D.C.
- Date Range
- 1865/03
- Creation Date
- March 1865
- Creator
- Stevens, Thaddeus, 1792-1868
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 03
- Search Terms
- Correspondence
- Letters
- Military appointments
- Stevens and Smith Center
- United States Army, Veteran Reserve Corps
- Wounds and injuries
- Extent
- 1 item, 2 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0115_P01_F004_In03
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
- Access Conditions / Restrictions
- Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please 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-115
- Other Number
- MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 3
- Classification
- MG0115
- Description Level
- Item
- Custodial History
- Added to database 21 April 2022.
- Old # MG-115, Part 1, Folder 4, Insert 3, Item 1
- Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Documents
- Collection
- Brinton Family Collection
- Title
- Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
- Object ID
- MG0038_F021_In04
- Date Range
- 1873/07/04
1 document
- Collection
- Brinton Family Collection
- Title
- Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
- Description
- Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, which mentions the disbanding jubilee of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society.
- Date Range
- 1873/07/04
- Creation Date
- 4 July 1873
- Creator
- Bacon, Benjamin C.
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 01
- Storage Container
- Box 0001
- Search Terms
- Abolitionists
- Antislavery movements
- Correspondence
- Finding aids
- Letters
- Manuscript groups
- Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
- Extent
- 1 item, 5 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0038_F021_In04
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Brinton Family Collection (MG0038) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9b2691f8-9606-4fc2-ab26-506011958220
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, 4 July 1873, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F021_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
- Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- Other Numbers
- MG-38
- Other Number
- MG-38, Folder 21, 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.
Documents
- Collection
- Brinton Family Collection
- Title
- Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
- Object ID
- MG0038_F021_In05
- Date Range
- 1870/05/01
1 document
- Collection
- Brinton Family Collection
- Title
- Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson
- Description
- Letter from Benjamin Bacon to the members and friends of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society. Sent to Martha Whitson. The document describes the formation and beliefs of the New England Anti-Slavery Society on 6 January 1832. William Lloyd Garrison and The Liberator are also mentioned.
- Date Range
- 1870/05/01
- Creation Date
- 1 May 1870
- Creator
- Bacon, Benjamin C.
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 01
- Storage Container
- Box 0001
- Subjects
- Abolitionists
- Antislavery movements
- Letters
- Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
- New-England Anti-Slavery Society
- Search Terms
- Abolitionists
- Antislavery movements
- Correspondence
- Finding aids
- Letters
- Manuscript groups
- New-England Anti-Slavery Society
- Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society
- Extent
- 1 item, 6 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0038_F021_In05
- Location of Originals
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Related Item Notes
- Brinton Family Collection (MG0038) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9b2691f8-9606-4fc2-ab26-506011958220
- Notes
- Preferred Citation: Letter from Benjamin Bacon to Martha Whitson, 1 May 1870, Brinton Family Collection (MG0038), MG0038_F021_In05, 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-38
- Other Number
- MG-38, Folder 21, Insert 5
- 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.
Documents
- Collection
- Black History Collection
- Title
- Letter from Dr. Jenkins to William B. Fordney
- Object ID
- MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03
- Date Range
- 1851/11/10
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 cultural history and intellectual equality of Africans, the practice of slavery throughout Africa, the Fugitive Slave Law, abolitionism and free African Americans, the American Revolution, Thaddeus Stevens, taxes, revenue, and Pennsylvania politics.
- Date Range
- 1851/11/10
- Creation Date
- 10 November 1851
- Storage Location
- LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
- Storage Room
- Archives South
- Storage Wall
- Side 06
- Other Creators
- Jenkins, John Carmichael, 1809-1855
- Subjects
- African Americans--History
- Antislavery movements
- Free Black people
- Letters
- Politics
- Slavery
- United States. Fugitive slave law (1850)
- Search Terms
- Abolition
- Antislavery movements
- Correspondence
- Enslaved persons
- Free persons of color
- Fugitive slave law
- Lancaster Intelligencer
- Letters
- Politics
- Slavery
- Extent
- 1 item, 20 pages to scan
- Object Name
- Letter
- Language
- English
- Object ID
- MG0240_Ser02_F011_In03
- 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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- 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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