1865/04/14

Newspaper clipping

Title: W.J. Ferguson, actor, dies; saw Lincoln shot

Newspaper clipping announcing the death of W.J. Ferguson, the last living actor to have witnessed the assasination of President Lincoln. Ferguson played the part of Lietenant Vernon in "Our American Cousin." The actor and Laura Keene were in the wings when Booth shot the president. Ferguson always insisted that Booth never shouted "sic semper tyrannis!"

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18 May 1865

Brent, Joseph Lancaster, 1826-1905

Broadside

Title: [General orders to Confederate soldiers]

Attempts to calm soldiers and citizens. Assures them that there is no base for alarm as the military will ensure public security. Praises Major General Harry T. Hays, who is commanding the military district, and state that he will not involve them in useless sacrifice. Directs that Confederate soldiers at home in areas where there are no Confederate forces must report to the Officers of the Reserve Corps to aid in keeping public order. Printed general orders.

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26 May 1865

Christensen, Christian Thomsen, 1832-1905

Pamphlet

Title: [General orders no. 61]

Announces the terms of surrender between Confederate General Edmund Kirby Smith and Union General Edward Richard Sprigg Canby. Printed general orders. Christensen's rank was Lieutenant Colonel, Assistant Adjutant General.

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1 January 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 838 (January 1, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships. Advertisement for "The American Magazine," published in Boston.

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8 January 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 839 (January 8, 1745)]

Signed by Mary Sandwith and Margaret Child. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Article from the representative of the king's council of New Jersey continued from issue number 837 regarding new bills and policies. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships. Advertisement for "The American Magazine," published in Boston.

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January 15, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 840 (January 15, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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January 22, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 841 (January 22, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Order of King George III to the Governor of Jamaica regarding the laws of the Island of Ratan and the rights of its inhabitants. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships. Island of Ratan is now known as Roatan Island, Honduras.

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January 29, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 842 (January 29, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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February 5, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 843 (February 5, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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February 12, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 844 (February 12, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.047

19 February 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 845 (February 19, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.048

26 February 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 846 (February 26, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.049

5 March 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 847 (March 5, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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12 March 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 848 (March 12, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Article about a possible Quadruple Alliance between Vienna, Great Britain, the States General, and Dresden. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.051

19 March 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 849 (March 19, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.052

2 April 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 851 (April 2, 1745)] [Incomplete]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Instructs reader to see the supplement (not included) for domestic news. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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12 April 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 852 (April 12, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.054

18 April 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 853 (April 18, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Mentions the death of Charles VII, Elector of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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25 April 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 854 (April 25, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Speech before Parliament by King George II regarding the war with France and Spain. Includes reply from the House of Lords. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 through 6. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.056

2 May 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 855 (May 2, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Mentions petition presented to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania regarding the creation of a new county. Includes a speech from William Shirley, Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, to the General Assembly of that province, regarding the royal protection of subjects from the French. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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9 May 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 856 (May 9, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Announcement of the founding of the County of Bucks, as a result of the pettition mentioned in issues number 855. Printed speech by Governor William Shirley of Massachusetts Bay Colony regarding the successful landing of forces at Canso. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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16 May 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 857 (May 16, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Mentions the death of Charles VII, Elector of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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23 May 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 858 (May 23, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discussion of the French troops at Frankfort. Printed speech by King George II to both houses of Parliament regarding duties on alcohol, current military support for Hungary, and a new treaty with Poland. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Reports of French and Indian plotting against Annapolis Royal in Nova Scotia. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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30 May 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 859 (May 30, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Mentions the interment of Charles VII, Elector of Bavaria and Holy Roman Emperor. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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6 June 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 860 (June 6, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

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