Papers, 1796-1853 (bulk: 1803-1853).

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Papers, 1796-1853 (bulk: 1803-1853).

Consists largely of business correspondence with merchants in Baltimore and Philadelphia, bills, receipts, a bill of lading, and an inventory of stock. Also included are weather logs from 1820 to 1853, and shares of stock and proxies of the Chambersburg and Bedford Turnpike (1815). Three letters and a tract concern religious matters. Correpondents include John Fletcher, George Junkin, and William A. McDowell, Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Missions (PCUSA).

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Presbyterian Historical Society, PHS

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Chambersburg and Bedford Turnpike.

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Junkin, George, 1790-1868

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Born in 1790 near Carlisle, Pennsylvania George Junkin graduated from Jefferson College in 1813. He entered the Theological Seminary of the Associate Reformed Church in New York City and was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Monongahela in 1816. Junkin was ordained by the Presbytery of Philadelphia in 1818. He served as pastor of the Associated Reformed Church of Milton, Pennsylvania from 1819 to 1822. In 1830, Junkin became Principal of the Manual Labor Academy in...

Agnew, James, 1769-1855

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James Agnew; born in Adams Co., Pa., 1769; officer during American Revolution (referred to as Col. Agnew in incoming correspondence); later merchant at McConnelsburg, Pa.; father of Samuel Agnew, a founder of the Presbyterian Historical Society. From the description of Papers, 1796-1853 (bulk: 1803-1853). (Presbyterian Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 48969795 ...

McDowell, William Anderson, 1789-1851

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Fletcher, John, 1791-1862

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Lawyer in Concordia, La.; died in Natchez, Miss. From the description of John Fletcher letter of recommendation, 1861 Dec. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 423702405 ...