LancasterHistory Research Collections

A digest of the ordinances of corporation of the city of Lancaster and of the acts of assembly relating thereto

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo870
Date of Publication
1855
Call Number
352.008 C855 1855
Responsibility
Revised and arranged by William R. Wilson & Jas C. Carpenter; published by authority of councils.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, (Pa.)
Publisher
W.B. Wiley
Date of Publication
1855
Physical Description
164 p., 34 p. : 23 cm.
Subjects
Ordinances, Municipal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Additional Author
Carpenter, Jas C.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
352.008 C855 1855
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The life of Rev. Michael Schlatter; with a full account of his travels and labors among the Germans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia; including his services as chaplain in the French and Indian War, and in the war of the revolution. 1716 to 1790

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo965
Author
Harbaugh, Henry,
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
922.57 S338h
Responsibility
by H. Harbaugh.
Author
Harbaugh, Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Lindsay and Blakiston,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
xxxi, 27-375 p. front. 19 cm.
Notes
"A true history of the real condition of the destitute congregations in Pennsylvania, by Michael Schlatter" (a translation of Getrouw verhaal van den waren toestant der meest herderloze gemeentens in Pennsylvanien ... Amsterdam, 1751): p. 87-234.
Reverend Michael Schlatter was a minister of the German Reformed church who came to America to serve German immigrants. He was pastor in churches in Germantown and Philadelphia, and he also made missionary tours among the German Reformed settlers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and New York State.
Subjects
Schlatter, Michael, - 1716-1790.
Reformed Church in the United States.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
922.57 S338h
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The life and public services of James Buchanan : late minister to England and formerly minister to Russia : Senator and Representative in Congress, and Secretary of State : including the most important of his state papers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1046
Author
Horton, R. G.
Edition
Authorized ed.
Date of Publication
1856.
Call Number
923.173 B918h
Responsibility
by R.G. Horton.
Author
Horton, R. G.
Edition
Authorized ed.
Place of Publication
New York : Cincinnati
Publisher
Derby & Jackson ; H.W. Derby & Co.,
Date of Publication
1856.
Physical Description
xi, 13-428 p. : port. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Campaign literature, 1856
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 B918h
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The presidents of the United States : from Washington to Pierce, comprising their personal and political history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1122
Author
Frost, John,
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
923.173 F939
Responsibility
by John Frost.
Author
Frost, John,
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Phillips, Sampson,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
455 p. : ports. ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Presidents - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
923.173 F939
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Autobiography of Abel C. Thomas: including recollections of persons, incidents, and places

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1123
Author
Thomas, Abel Charles,
Date of Publication
1852.
Call Number
922.81 T454
Author
Thomas, Abel Charles,
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
J.M. Usher,
Date of Publication
1852.
Physical Description
408p. front. (port.) 20cm.
Subjects
Thomas, Abel Charles, - 1807-1880.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
922.81 T454
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Camp-fires of the Revolution : or, The War of Independence illustrated by thrilling events and stories by the old Continental soldiers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1212
Author
Watson, Henry C.
Date of Publication
1851, c1850.
Call Number
973.3 W338
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Responsibility
by Henry Watson ; with original illustrations by Croome.
Author
Watson, Henry C.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Lindsay and Blackiston,
Date of Publication
1851, c1850.
Physical Description
447 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes the camp -fire on the Susquehanna (p. 268).
Contents
Chapters: Dorchester Heights -- Cambridge -- Mount Independence -- Long Island -- Skippack Creek -- Germantown -- Valley Forge -- Whitemarsh -- White Plains -- Saratoga -- Middlebrook -- On The Susquehanna -- Springfield -- Morristown -- Old Pedee -- The Swamp -- Hills of Santee -- Near Charlestown -- Officer's Carouse
Summary
"Here we have the incidents of various battles, and the exploits of chieftains, told as if by eyewitnesses, and told in the familiar, easily comprehended language of the farmer and mechanic soldiers of the American army." [from the preface]
Subjects
United States - History - Revolution - Anecdotes.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
973.3 W338
Websites
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Progressive exercises in English composition

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1448
Author
Parker, Richard Green,
Date of Publication
1855
Call Number
428 P242
Alternate Title
Parker's progressive exercises in English
Responsibility
by R.G. Parker
Author
Parker, Richard Green,
Place of Publication
Boston
Publisher
Robest S. Davis & Co.
Date of Publication
1855
Physical Description
143 p. 20 cm.
Subjects
English language
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
428 P242
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A tribute to the memory of Mrs. Catharine M. Jenkins : of Windsor Place, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1679
Author
Leaman, John.
Date of Publication
1857.
Call Number
920.7 J52L
Responsibility
by the Rev. John Leaman.
Author
Leaman, John.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Joseph M. Wilson,
Date of Publication
1857.
Physical Description
69 p. ; 15 cm.
Notes
Cover title: Mrs. Catharine M. Jenkins.
Subjects
Jenkins, Catharine M. - 1774-1856.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
920.7 J52L
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Kansas and the Supreme court. Speech of John P. Hale, of New Hampshire. Delivered in the United States Senate, January 19 and 21, 1858

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14026
Author
Hale, John P.
Date of Publication
1858]
Call Number
973.891 B628
Author
Hale, John P.
Place of Publication
[Washington
Publisher
Buell & Blanchard, printers,
Date of Publication
1858]
Physical Description
16 p. 25 cm.
Notes
Caption title.
Subjects
United States. - Supreme Court.
Slavery - United States
Kansas - Politics and government - 1854-1861.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
973.891 B628
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Scott's map of Lancaster County : State of Pennsylvania, 1858

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14056
Date of Publication
1858.
Call Number
974.815 LACO 119
Responsibility
from actual measurements by Joshua Scott, C.E.
Place of Publication
Phila
Publisher
James D. Scott ,
Date of Publication
1858.
Physical Description
1 map on 6 sheets : photocopy ; 86 x 96 cm.
Notes
Graphic scale in miles and perches represented on map.
Attributed to Joshua Scott.
Relief shown by hill shading.
Irregularly shaped.
Insets: Post offices in Lancaster County (table)--Business cards of subscribers in Columbia--Cards of Marietta subscribers--Business cards of subscribers in Lancaster city--Cedar Hill Female Seminary (ill.)--Residence of John H. Breneman, Mount Joy (ill.)--Moravian Church, Lititz (ill.)--Mount Joy Steam Mills (ill.)--Mount Joy Academy (ill.)--Millersville Normal School (ill.)--Lititz Springs Hotel (ill.)--Lancaster County Court House (ill.)--Mount Joy Car Manufactory (ill.)--Residence of B.M. Greider, Mount Joy (ill.)--Borough of Manheim (map)--Lititz (map)--New Haven (map)--Borough of Mount Joy (map).
Stamp: Library of Congress Maps and Charts, No. 4670.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Maps.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Map
Call Number
974.815 LACO 119
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