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This collection contains annual assessment reports for the Triennial Farm Census as completed by the local assessor for each borough or township. Information provided by more the 1924 census returns includes the name of the occupant or person operating the farm and whether they were owned, rented or managed the farm; number of males and females in the family; total acres of farm land; number of acres for winter wheat, rye, oats, corn (for grain and silage), buck wheat, potatoes, tobacco, tame hay, and alfalfa hay; number of bearing and nonbearing apple trees; number of bearing peach trees; number of animals including horses, mules, dairy cattle, other cattle, swine, sheep, and hens and pullets; number of bee hives; number of silos; amount of equipment such as tractors, trucks, and automobiles; whether the farm is equipped with a radio; and whether the farm is equipped with electricity supplies by either a individual plant or a central station. In addition to the previous information, the 1927 census also recorded if the farm had running water in the kitchen, a furnace heating system, milking machines, gas engines and telephones.  Records are grouped by year of report, and thereunder arranged alphabetically by name of county, and thereunder by name of borough or township. This collection is part of the Department of Agriculture which was created in 1895 to encourage the development of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and related industries. less

A daily record of the Board of Appraisers convened by an act of the General Assembly to appraise all damages and losses associated with the more impressment of horses and supplies by the Anderson Cavalry in September 1862 and General Stuart's rebel raid one month later. The Board met at several key locations in the southern counties (including Harrisburg, Chambersburg, and Gettysburg) from November 6, 1863 to November 25, 1864. Claimants would come before the Board to present their testimonies and cases regarding their loss of property. Once all claims were reviewed and accurately adjusted, the appraisers submitted their findings to the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas for final review before an official report was sent to the Governor. Included in the minutes are the numbers of the claims that were addressed each day in session and any miscellaneous transactions that were completed. Images are arranged chronologically by the session dates of the Board. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

This series contains applications for damage claims submitted by citizens who suffered losses during the burning of Chambersburg on July 30, 1864. The applications are more itemized accounts of real and personal property lost by each claimant, assigning to each item a monetary value. Sometimes included with the applications are affidavits of witnesses to the claims, a record of the award allowed the claimant by the 1866 Board of Appraisers and the subsequent 1871 Commission to re-adjudicate claims. Chambersburg entries have a record of the pro rata payment given to each claimant in conjunction with the 1866 state appropriation of $500,000 for the relief of Chambersburg citizens who lost property due to the rebel invasion. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of the claimant. Indexed externally, by surname of the claimant, in the Index to Damage Claim Applications which is also digitized. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

Collection of receipts for payments to Chambersburg citizens awarded claims from the $500,000 appropriation of 1866 for the relief of Chambersburg citizens who lost property more in the 1864 Confederate raid. Information includes the name of the claimant, the number of the warrant, the date of the payment, and the amount of the payment. Images are arranged numerically by the warrant number. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

The Service Accounts list expenditures and dis-allowances made by the state of Pennsylvania during and after the war. The first volume includes disbursements of funds more on supplies and payments to recruited soldiers for their term of service. Volume I also contains the expenditures of such notables as Governor Curtin. The second volume lists disallowed, or rejected, officer and servicemen salary payments for the 5th and 6th Installments of the State of Pennsylvania. Entries within this volume include reasons for pay dis-allowance and the amount disallowed. Images of Service Accounts are arranged chronologically, and Pension Accounts are arranged numerically by application number. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

A record of financial returns submitted by various county officers to the State Auditor General. Many of the materials relate to the collection of licensing more fees from tavern keepers, wine retailers, innkeepers, and dealers in foreign merchandise. Information found includes name and residence of the dealer, the date the fee was collected, and the amount of the fee received. Images are arranged by year of return. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

A record of contingent expenses disbursed and taxes and fees collected by the Auditor General's Office. Disbursements most often covered such routine items as pensions, more canal and bridge expenses, and militia expenses. Information found include the name of the individual to whom funds were disbursed, the purpose of the disbursement, the date of the disbursement, and the amount of the disbursement. The income was most frequently derived from canal tolls, tavern and retail licenses, land sales, taxes on collateral inheritances and stock dividends, country rates, and auction duties. Information found includes date of receipt or disbursement, name of person remitting or receiving the funds, and the amount remitted or disbursed. For the Civil War era, the books contain a record of funds disbursed for militia and troop transportation and funds collected from tolls, licenses, and land sales. Militia expenses cover defense of the Commonwealth, acquisition of land for the soldiers' cemetery at Gettysburg, and the removal and burial of deceased Union soldiers. Images are arranged chronologically by date of disbursement or receipt. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

Accounts of expenses incurred for the first geological survey of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The sequentially numbered expenses for 1837-1840 most often cover freight charges, more food, postage, stationary, and other supplies and generally provide the name of the person receiving payment, the nature of the expense incurred, the amount paid, and the signature of the person receiving payment. Also found for these years are a large number of loose receipts for expenditures paid. Suspended in 1840 due to inadequate funding, the geological survey was resumed when the state legislature appropriated an additional $32,000 for the purpose in 1851. The Expenditures (1851) and Vouchers (1875) provide a record of salaries and expenses paid toward completion of the survey in those years. Index to A. D. Cash and B. Brown's Accounts Current, Old Philadelphia, 1835. Images are arranged chronologically by date payment was made. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

A collection of muster rolls and claims for pay for the 1st and 2nd Regiments of the Pennsylvania Volunteers who participated in the Mexican War. more The muster rolls generally provide soldiers' names, ages and ranks; dates and location of muster-in; names of mustering officers; names of units, regiments, and companies; and the names of commanding officers to which assigned. The Claims for State Pay usually provide the soldiers' names, units of service, and the reasons the claims were filed. Some claim forms also provide the claimants' residences, dates of enlistment, terms of service, wounds suffered, dates of discharges, and pensions received. Images of accounts are arranged by regiment and company, and thereunder alphabetically by first letter of veteran's surname. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

A record of claims that were not settled in response to the Acts of April 16, 1862 and April 22, 1863 providing for the Adjutant more General, the Quartermaster General, and the Commissary General to act as a board to adjudicate and settle claims for pay of the Pennsylvania Volunteers. Among the items found are affidavits, certifications, and declarations that provide the militiaman's name, signature, rank, company, regiment, unit, and county of residence; date warrant was issued; the amount of pay that was to be received; the period of service that was to be paid; and the place where the claim was filed. Images are arranged chronologically by year, and thereunder alphabetically by surname. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

Claims are indexed internally, alphabetically by name of claimant, except for the years 1875-1882. These files resulted from the Acts of April 16, 1862 and more April 22, 1863 providing for the Adjutant General, the Quartermaster General, and the Commissary General to act as a board to adjudicate and settle claims for pay of Pennsylvania volunteers, officers, and enlisted men. Included are affidavits, certifications, and declarations that provide the militiaman's name, signature, rank, company, regiment, unit, and county of residence; date warrant was issued; the amount of pay that was received; the period of service covered by the pay; and the place where the claim was filed. Items are arranged chronologically by year, and thereunder alphabetically by surname. Indexed internally, alphabetically by name of claimant, except for the years 1875-1882. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

The file consists of various pension books and lists of the names of Pennsylvania veterans who served between 1795 and 1883. Most of the accounts more concern pensions granted by special legislative acts and usually provide the pensioners' names and counties of residence, dates on which pension payments were either due or made, the amounts of money paid, and the act governing the allotment. Sometimes the claimants' approximate dates of death are also recorded. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of pensioner. Indexed externally, alphabetically by surname of pensioner. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

A daily record of the Chambersburg Board of Appraisers, created to appraise all damages associated with the Rebel invasion of July 1864. The board met more at the Franklin County Courthouse from March 14th to April 21st and listened to claimant and witness testimony regarding their lost property. When all claimants were heard, the board decided how much to award each claim, and then turned its adjudications, along with the claim applications, over to the Auditor General. Included in the minutes are the numbers of the claims that were addressed each day and miscellaneous transactions completed. Also present are a set of rules the appraisers were to follow in judging the claims, a certified letter outlining the appointment of the appraisers, and a copy of the Act of Assembly that created the Board. Images are arranged chronologically by the session dates of the Board. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

This is a record of the pro rata payment amount that each Chambersburg claimant received as a result of the $500,000 state appropriation. Information for more each entry includes the claim number, the name of the claimant, the total amount claimed (in real and personal property), the warrant number, the total amount awarded (in real and personal property), and the pro rata amount received. Images are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the claimant's surname. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

Certifications prepared by the Orphans' Court or the State Supreme Court entitling Revolutionary War veterans or their wives to obtain state compensation such as that more provided for in the Act of September 22, 1785. Information found varies with each document. While some certifications only list a soldier's name, place of residence, and military unit, others include information on rank, age, date of enlistment and wounds suffered. In those cases where the pension was paid to a veteran's widow it is not unusual to find additional information about the family and the date of the veteran's death. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of pensioner. Indexed externally, alphabetically by surname of pensioner. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

General accounts of Deputy Quartermaster Frederick Foering and paymaster accounts of various companies, brigades, and regiments. Also present are documents relating to the paying of, more or exoneration from, fines by members of the Pennsylvania Militia and a copy of a General Order of 12 May 1812 providing for the recruiting of a militia. In most cases the materials are dated and give only the militiaman's name and military unit, though in some cases the county and township of residence and the names of commanding officers also appear. Images are arranged by military unit. This collection is part of the Office of the Auditor General which audits the fiscal affairs for the Commonwealth. less

Images of applications to the Department of Banking for licenses to lend money in the Commonwealth. These consist of date of filing, name of corporation, more place of business, date and place of incorporation, names of Directors, amount of capital invested, proof of foreign ownership, and any previous convictions. Each application is signed, sworn, and notarized. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Holdings in this collection dated May 14, 1933 or earlier are open for researcher access. Records after that date are restricted. Please contact the Pennsylvania State Archives for additional information. less

A record of money paid by Pennsylvania to various men in the Commonwealth's military units for their service to the state, or purchases they made more on behalf of their respective military units. The purpose of these records was to provide the US government with a detailed account of the money which was owed to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the services of its militia. These records also provide the names of the payees, and the date which Pennsylvania reimbursed them for their services and/or purchases. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

These images are the index for the Continental Ledgers, 1775-1785 which are also digitized. Information includes the names of sundry persons and the ranks which more some of them held in the state militia or county government. Accounts relating to the estates of various deceased individuals are also listed. Page numbers corresponding to the ledgers are listed to the right of each name. Images are grouped alphabetically by the first letter of the surname of the account holder. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume contains a list of the people, county governments, militia units, and state agencies for which the Comptroller General held accounts. Account numbers are more listed to the right of each name. The listing includes account numbers 1 through 4432. Images are grouped alphabetically by the first letter of the surname of the account holder. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Collection of accounts of boundaries surveyed include Delaware River Jurisdiction, the Northern Boundary, the Virginia Boundary, the Western Boundary, and the Wyoming Controversy with Connecticut. more Detailed accounts of expenditures during the boundary surveys of the mentioned years contain records of all people paid by the state for performing the surveys, and the amount of their reimbursement. The accounts of prominent surveyors, such as William Armstrong and Stephen Porter, are included along with their correspondence to the Comptroller General. There are also detailed lists of bills and receipts for items purchased by the surveyors, and the wages which they paid their laborers. In addition, there are account listings of expenditures during the Wyoming Controversy for the years 1782 through 1810. This grouping includes ledgers of pay to militiamen, receipts of supplies purchased, bills from various surveyors, and certificates of indebtedness from Pennsylvania to landowners who were removed from their property because of the controversy. Images are arranged alphabetically according to boundaries surveyed and thereunder chronologically according to the years in which the survey took place. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains collection of commissary accounts organized by individual commissioners for clothing, magazine and military stores, and issues. Images are arranged in chronological order more and thereunder by individual commissary. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection begins with a list of general purchases made by the army which shows the supplies purchased, their quantity, the purchaser, the merchant, the more county where the transaction occurred, and the battalion or military unit. After this listing of general purchases, the rest of the files are arranged by county and show supplies and quantity purchased, the price, the vendor, the Commissioner of Purchases for each county, and detailed receipts. The counties documented are Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Lancaster, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia City, Westmoreland, and York. Images are arranged alphabetically by county. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782.  less

This collection contains a ledger of monetary transactions conducted by the state. The ledger contains a record of how some of the 500,000 pounds approved more by the General Assembly on April 7, 1781 was spent. It also includes a record of military fines collected, an account of taxes paid by the counties, income from marriage licenses sold, an account of sales of forfeited estates, a record of state money paid for new continental money, and the balance contained in the treasury in its various accounts. Images are arranged chronologically according to the dates money was received or disbursed. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains a record of monetary transactions kept on a daily basis. Although the entries are dated from 1775-1783, the actual book was probably more compiled in the late 1780s or early 1790s for auditing purposes. Information provided includes a description of each transaction, the amounts involved, the page number of the corresponding entry in the Continental Journal, and often the date of the transaction. Images are arranged by date of transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains a record of State monetary transactions kept on a daily basis. Although the payments recorded date from 1775-1785, the journals themselves were more probably created in the late 1780s or early 1790s for auditing purposes. Types of transactions recorded include tax payments, fines, revenue, government expenses, and transactions of county officials. Information given includes a description of each transaction, the amounts involved, reference page number for the Continental Ledgers, and often the date of the transaction. Images are arranged by date of transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record relating to the payment and settlement of public money kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Types of transactions more recorded include tax payments, fines, government expenses, and transactions of county officials. Information given includes a list of people and their rank in the militia or position in the county or state government, the amount of money spent by the persons listed, what items were purchased, from whom these items were purchased, and the date of transaction. An account of moneys received by these individuals and from whom they were received is also contained within these volumes. The page numbers in the far left column of each page refer to the Continental Journals (also digitized). Images are grouped alphabetically by the first letter of the surname of the account holder. In addition, an index to this listing can be found in the Alphabetical Index to Continental Ledgers Nos. 1 and 2 (also digitized). This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains account records of payments authorized by the Comptroller General's office for services rendered by such county officers as sheriffs, prothonotaries, and clerks more of court or by orders of the county court of quarter sessions or other courts. Among these are lists of fines and forfeitures imposed upon defendants in the court of quarter sessions for the peace in the county or other county courts. Information generally provided in the account prerecord is the date the payment was authorized by the county commissioners, amount of payment, name and office held by person receiving payment, signatures of the commissioners authorizing payment, signature of the State Treasurer, and date payment was recorded in the Register General's Office. The lists of the fines and forfeitures incurred generally give the name of the county sheriff, names of the persons fined, nature of the offense, when offense occurred, amount of fine, and remarks. Also found are account papers for payment of expenses incurred for transporting election return results. Images are arranged alphabetically by county and thereunder by surname of county officer. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of county tax accounts. Information about each county includes detailed quotas of taxes owed by each county, listing of effective supplies and the more amount of taxes paid in each county. Also documented within the county records are the names of various taxpayers, the amount of land they held and the taxes paid upon it, the date taxes were received and the amount still owed. Records document carriage, land, funding, excise, and supply taxes paid by each county. Images are arranged alphabetically by county. Counties are indexed within a separate ledger with page numbers, corresponding to a larger account book, listed to right of each county. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection series contains account sheets filed with the Comptroller General, which record fees received by the Court of Admiralty in Philadelphia. Included in these more records are the names of ships, their port of origin, and the names of their commanders. The reasons for the fees imposed, the amount of the fees, and the date which they were collected are also listed. Each account sheet is arranged chronologically by the date which fees were collected. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A day book kept by General Benedict Arnold for expenditures incurred during several of his campaigns. Entries provide the names of officers who spent money, more to whom money was given, and the amount of money spent. Most persons who received or spent money were officers under Arnold's command. Money spent for supply and repair is also accounted for various ships. Note: Pages one, two, five and six of the day book are missing. Images are arranged chronologically by year of expenditure. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series contains information about the following Delaware River fortifications: Fort Mifflin, Billingsport and Redbank, and Mud Island. Information about each fortification includes an account more of wages paid to laborers, the names of the laborers, and the dates on which the labor was performed. The receipt books of payments to laborers are arranged chronologically by the date of payment. Also included in this series are detailed receipts for goods bought to supply of the fortifications. Images are arranged by specific fortification, although not alphabetically. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Contained within the accounts files are dated Depreciation Interest Certificates, 1782-1787, which normally list the name and rank of the soldier, the military organization to more which he was attached, and the amount of the interest. A published account of this record appears in Pennsylvania Archives, Fifth Series, Volume IV. Images are grouped by military unit, and thereunder arranged alphabetically by surname of soldier. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of persons whose estates were seized because of their allegiance to the British crown during the Revolutionary War, and for other sundry reasons. more Data provided by this series about each forfeited estate includes date of seizure by the state, name of the owner, and appraisal of the goods on the estate. Names of purchasers of seized goods and the prices they paid at auction are listed, as well as the date of sale. Additionally, the series contains records from the justices of the peace and the supreme court for fees imposed for administering the oath of allegiance, and court orders for payment of funds to sundry persons from the various forfeited estates. Names of the agents of forfeiture for each county are also included along with their receipts for expenditures, and the amount of money they delivered to the treasury from the seized estates. Images are grouped according to volumes: General accounts, alphabetically by county, and alphabetically by the surname of person whose land was forfeit. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series contains numerous folios, with detailed information, relating to the debt of the Commonwealth. Contained within these records are accounts of depreciation certificates, when more they were received, and when they were redeemed; specified interest rates and interest paid on funded depreciation, debt and militia certificates. The names of those persons possessing funded depreciation, debt, or militia certificates can frequently be found, and the date of purchase of those certificates. Also included in this series are original debt certificates which give the name of the purchaser, the date purchased, and the amount of the certificate. Images are unarranged, see the PA State Archives for a volume level listing. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series includes letters, reports, notes, drafts of letters and accounts, and copies of taxation acts dating from 1776-1809. The majority of the correspondence comes more from county tax collectors, other county or militia officers, and state officers asking for the reimbursement of outstanding bills or explaining why their accounts are late or out of order. Also included is correspondence from the U.S. Congress, the Commonwealth Assembly, and the Council of Censors. These letters include requests for payments to various officials, bills for services provided by laborers, and requests for account books to be audited. Extracts from minutes of the Pennsylvania Assembly, Congress, and Council of Censors regarding expenditures, receipts, and orders of payment affecting the Comptroller General are also included. Miscellaneous letters from taxpayers regarding their inability to pay and questioning the rate at which they were taxed, as well as letters from soldier's widows who never received their husbands pay are also contained within this series. The General Correspondence has a rather complex arrangement. For the most part, it is arranged chronologically by the month, day and year letters were written. If there is no date for when they were written, letters are filed by the month, day and year they were received by the Comptroller General. Records that do not note the day they were written or received are filed at the end of the month and year they are dated. If only the year the record was written or received is known, it is filed after December 31 for that year. Copies of records are filed by the date they were copied. If there is no copy date, they are filed under the date of they were received. Correspondence lacking dates entirely is filed under "no date" [n.d.]. If the correspondence was addressed to a Comptroller General, they are filed at the end of his term(s) of office. Undated records without addresses are filed in the back of carton 15. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of this volume give the names of account holders in Ledger AA. Page numbers on which their account information is given in Ledger AA more is listed to the right of each name. Images are grouped alphabetically by first letter of surname of account holder. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains a handwritten ledger (labeled "Miscellaneous - 1784" on the cover) concerning the trade goods handed over to Indians at Fort Stanwix and more other posts during the period 1784-1785 in return for lands in Pennsylvania. The pages of this volume are not themselves numbered, but numbers have been assigned for identification purposes to all pages except the covers. There appear originally to have been 92 pages, and 70 of these pages (the majority unwritten upon) remain intact. The 20 written pages in the volume include an inventory of the goods and articles delivered to the Six Nations at Fort Stanwix by Griffith Evans in October, 1784; and an inventory of articles delivered to the Wyandot and Delaware Indian nations at Fort McIntosh by Evans in January, 1785. Included also are financial accounts of Samuel John Atlee, William Maclay and Francis Johnston, who were Indian Commissioners for Pennsylvania; Griffith Evans, Secretary to the Indian Commissioners; and one James O'Hara, who was involved in the delivery of Indian goods. The evidence indicates that this account book was once among the records in the State Treasurer's office but later, for reasons unknown, passed out of State custody. Thus, it was presented to the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission in 1970 by the Historical Society of York County. Images are arranged in the order found in the volume. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains an inventory of goods delivered to various Indian nations in the Commonwealth, as well as promissory notes to these nations for the more purchase of land from them. The financial records of the Indian Commissioners for Pennsylvania are also included in this series. These records contain accounts, bills, and receipts of money spent on goods for the Commissioners; and a general record of expenses incurred by the Commissioners during their tenure. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series includes account ledgers and receipt books of supplies bought for the various internal improvements. The names of the commissioners presiding over the building more projects are given as well as the names of some suppliers, the quantity of goods bought, and the amount paid. Pay schedules for workers are sometimes included and show the name of the laborer, occupation, and rate of pay. Specific accounts for improvement of the Philadelphia Courthouse to accommodate Congress, the building of the President's mansion, and the costs for moving the seat of the Commonwealth's government from Philadelphia to Lancaster are also included in this series. River survey accounts for improvements include the Delaware, Juniata, Lehigh, Schuylkill, and Susquehanna. General survey accounts of eastern and western waterways are also in the volumes containing accounts for the construction of roads, information is listed alphabetically according to the town of the road's origination. These account books provide the name of the county where the road is being built, its cost, and sometimes the laborers involved in construction. Images are grouped according to specific construction project and thereunder chronologically by the year in which the improvement was made. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series consists of two journals which record the warrants issued by the Comptroller Generals Office during the above listed dates. Entries for each warrant more might show the name of the person receiving the warrant and the position he held in the state government or the military. Typical persons to whom warrants were issued include judges, assemblymen, councilors, militia officers, county tax collector, sheriffs and various laborers of the state. Other expenses recorded in these warrant entries included payment of interest on the funded debt and pensions to widows of the Pennsylvania Line. Please note that the Journal containing pages 1-728 could not be located and was probably lost over time. Images are grouped by year warrants or vouchers were issued. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains a record relating to the payment and settlement of public money kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. more Although the entries are dated from 1775-1790, the actual books were probably compiled between 1790 and 1792 for auditing purposes. Entries relate to expenses, revenue, taxes, fines and transactions of county officials. Information provided includes a description of each transaction, the amounts involved, the page numbers of the corresponding entries in Ledgers A-AA (also digitized). Images are grouped by year that transactions occurred. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record relating to the payment and settlement of public money, kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Although the ledgers more record transactions dating form 1775-1788, they were most likely created between 1790 and 1792 to aid in auditing. Types of accounts represented include general expenditures and revenues, taxes, fines, and transactions of county officials. Information given for each transaction includes name of account, amount paid or received, page number of the corresponding entry in RG4/26- Journals AAA, 1775-1790, also digitized, and what is probably the number of a related warrant which no longer exists. Images are grouped by year that transactions occurred. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series contains auditors accounts for the various state departments. Information in these files includes tax lists, receipts, vouchers, and accounts of money owed Pennsylvania more by the federal government. Other notable items are an indentured servant contract and detailed records of judicial fees. Also included in this series are letter books and cash books regarding specific accounts which the auditors were attempting to settle. Depreciation interest books contain records of certificates issued to soldiers. The names, ranks, and regiments of the soldiers can be found therein. Other related files in this series include accounts of the Barrackmaster of Philadelphia, the Superintendent of the Salt Works in Dover, New Jersey, the General Assembly departmental accounts, accounts of the Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council, audits of public accounts, and state taxes cash book. Included in these volumes might be accounts collected and owed within the commonwealth, detailed accounts of expenditures, ledgers containing payment records to various individuals, and account vouchers and receipts. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of outgoing letters of the Comptroller General. Information in the letters might relate to matters regarding the settlement of accounts, collection of taxes and more financial matters of the state, reports to the General Assembly, duties on slaves, Pennsylvania's quota of the national debt, salaries of government officials, and state debt. Correspondence about such matters was sent to private citizens and government and military officials on the local, state, and national level. Notable government officials and bodies to whom correspondence was sent include the Supreme Executive Council, federal treasury officers, county tax collectors, the General Assembly, and the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A listing of the names of treasurers, tax collectors, lieutenants, and sub-lieutenants of various counties, and the counties which they served. Although it is unknown more when this volume was compiled, the dates of accounts include the years 1777-1789. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

An Alphabetical List of Those Who Received Money of the State and For Whom No Account was Raised, Taken from the Books of J. (John) more N. (Nicholson), Late Comptroller. This alphabetical ledger contains a list of names of payees. Various numbers are listed in the right column of the page across from each person's name. No explanation for these numbers is given. Images are grouped alphabetically by surname of payee. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A list of people who owed money to the Comptroller-General, the amount of money outstanding, when the account was settled, the date it was submitted more to the comptroller, and when the records were returned to the governor. Images are grouped alphabetically by first letter of surname of account holder. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume contains a list of accounts held in the Office of the Comptroller-General. The names of the persons or counties for whom the accounts more were kept is provided as well as the four digit account numbers, which are listed to the right of each name. Images are grouped alphabetically by first letter of surname or county of the existing accounts. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This appears to be a listing of names of accounts. No information is given about the accounts and the type of business being documented except more the names, which may be difficult to decipher. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of fines paid by militiamen. Typical information that might be entered includes the name, rank and regiment of the militia member; the fines more extracted; and the name of the officer in charge. Images are arranged by battalion or company, and thereunder chronologically. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series provides information about men exempt from militia duty. Data provided for each regiment includes the number of the regiment, the county to which more it belonged, the captains in the regiment, the number exempt according to class, and the total number exempt in each regiment. Also included are accounts of exempt fines which are listed according to county, and lists of exempted men by county. The names or numbers of the militia units in which men served is also given. Images are grouped chronologically by years which exemptions were accounted for. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Statements filed by Pennsylvania residents to demonstrate that they or their kin should be exempt from fines being imposed for not serving militia duty. The more data appearing differs from document to document. While some statements only list the person's name, residence and reasons for seeking an exemption, others indicate the individual's age, occupation and parents' names. Images are grouped by county. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

These images are grouped into the following subseries: Certificate Counterparts, 1784-1792; Certificate Books, 1784-1792; Distribution Vouchers, 1784-1785; Distribution Ledgers, 1784-1785; Interest Paid Receipt Books, 1785-1792; more Pay Rolls, 1781; Registers, 1784-1785. Certificate Couterparts are the stub receipts for interest bearing certificates issued to soldiers in lieu of money. The corresponding redeemed certificates can be found in the Certificate Books. Distribution Vouchers include requests for payment certificates and receipts for certificates received as well as requests for payment by some militiamen. Interest Paid Receipt Books list the interest paid to militiamen on loan certificates. The pay certificate names and numbers listed in the book correspond to the Certificate Counterparts and Certificate Books. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images are organized into the following subseries: Abstracts of Continental Certificates, 1791-1797; Assumed Debt, 1791-1793; Certificates for Horses and Provisions, 1780; Day Books, 1789-1810l; General more Accounts, 1789-1809, n.d.; U.S. Accounts, 1775-1791; and U.S. Account Ledgers, 1775-1788. Abstracts of Continental Certificates (1791-1797) provide a listing of loan certificates issued by Pennsylvania for a loan to the United States, the amount of the certificates, interest earned, and the serial number of each certificate. A list of warrants, redeemable and expected, is also included. In the Assumed Debt (1791-1793) records, there are loan certificates and corresponding stub booklets. Information on the certificates includes the value of the certificate, the owner and the date of purchase, and the cancellation seal. A ledger is also included which provides a listing of the certificates in rising numerical order, the amount of each certificate, the date on which interest would commence, and the rate of depreciation. Certificates for Horses and Provisions, 1780. Information about horses and provisions certificates include a book containing lists of certificates for horses and provisions granted to various men. Data in each entry includes the name of the issuer, the name of the grantee, the date of issue, and the county of residence. There is also an account of when the certificates were redeemed for reimbursement by the state, how much was paid and to whom. The corresponding certificates this information can also be found and are filed according to county. Day Books, 1789 - 1810. Arranged chronologically by date of transaction, these books are a bi-monthly record of accounts kept on a daily basis for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Types of accounts include salaries, expenses, taxes, revenue and transactions of government officials. Entries give a description of each transaction, followed by the amount involved. General Accounts, 1789-1809, n.d. The General Accounts section of this series includes such information as lists of goods seized by the British, their estimated value, and who filed the claim; various accounts of state officials and military officers. Other important accounts are: the Settlement of the Proprietaries, William Turnball's account, and accounts of the seizure of British goods. Other information contained in this section of the series includes vouchers and receipts for purchase of arms, provisions, food, and supplies for the state militia; and documents relating to the forfeiture and escheat of estates. U.S. Accounts, 1775 - 1791. In the records relating to the United States Account, information includes vouchers, receipts, and account books involving the militia during the Revolution and the Whiskey Rebellion and the money owed to Pennsylvania or individual commanders for service to the United States. Records in these volumes vary greatly and information can include detailed accounts of expenditures giving names of laborers and merchants, receipts for goods purchased for military units, and day books. The numbered certificates will match with the United States Account Ledgers. United States Account Ledgers (1775-1788) include much of the same information in the United States Account, and is arranged in ascending order according to account number. This information might include names and ranks of officers paid, reasons for payment; names and wages of laborers paid and where the work was performed; names and titles of various county officials and the reason for payments; and reimbursement to men for goods and possessions lost in the Western Expedition. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images are organized into the following subseries: Addition of Principal and Interest Unpaid on Cancelled Certificates, 1784-1795; Amount of Principal and Interest Unpaid on Cancelled more Certificates, 1777-1790; Calculations of Principal and Interest on Cancelled Certificates, 1777-1788; Cancelled Certificate Registers, 1777-1790; Certificate Books, 1786-1788; Certificate Exchange Proposals, 1789-1793; Certificate Registers, 1786-1788; Differences in New Loan Certificates, 1776-1788; Interest Certificate Counterparts, 1786-1788; Interest Paid Receipt Books, 1786-1792; Principal and Interest Paid on Cancelled Certificates to January 1, 1791, 1777-1791. Images of the New Loan Accounts which were established in March 1786 by act of the General Assembly. Addition of Principal and Interest on Cancelled Certificates (1784-1795) contains a record of interest and principal unpaid on these cancelled certificates. Information is grouped according to certificate books A through D and the amount unpaid is listed according to page number of certificate registers. Calculations of Principal and Interest on Cancelled Certificates (1777-1788) contains similar information as is in Addition of Principal and Interest on Cancelled Certificates. Cancelled Certificate Registers (1777-1790) contain the certificate number, the payee, the principal amount, and the date which interest commenced for all cancelled New Loan Certificates. Certificate Books (1786-1788) are 11 volumes of New Loan Certificates arranged in ascending numerical order of certificate number. The certificates contain the following information: the owner's name, the amount, the interest rate, the date of issue of the original certificate, the date of redemption. Many of the original certificates were issued before March 1786 when the General Assembly passed an act establishing these certificates. Certificate Exchange Proposals (1789-1793) are petitions to exchange New Loan Certificates for Continental Certificates. Information on each proposal includes the names of the person who wished to exchange certificates, the name of whom the certificate was issued, the number of the certificate, the principal of the certificate, the date which interest commenced, and the year's interest paid. Most proposals consists of numerous New Loan Certificates originally owned by various people but which are being exchanged by an unrelated person. Certificate Registers (1786-1788) contain a listing of some certificates issued by the Comptroller General. Entries in these registers correspond to the Differences in New Loan Certificates, as do the amount of principle and interest paid. Interest Certificate Counterparts (1786-1788) are for certificates 2 through 19,171. Included on each counterpart is the certificate number, the payee, the period for the interest received, and the amount of interest. Interest Paid Receipt Books (1786-1792) are records of interest paid on certificates for the stated years. Entries are made chronologically according to the date paid, and include the principal of the certificate, the certificate number, the original owner of the certificate, the person receiving the interest, the total amount of interest being paid at that time, and the amount of time the interest was for. Principal and Interest Paid on Canceled Certificates to January 1, 1791 contains account books relating to canceled certificates. Information in each entry includes the date the certificate was issued, the principal amount, and the amount of interest. Also included in these volumes are records relating to depreciation certificates accounts, and miscellaneous accounts involving the New Loan Certificates. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A detailed listing of clothing articles, food, and miscellaneous items delivered to Pennsylvania regiments during the Revolution. Typical information in these registers might include the more name of the officer who received the supplies, the cost of the purchases, and the money owed to vendors after an initial deposit. Also provided in this series are the names of various military officers, their personal account certificates, and the names of merchants who supplied the officer's uniforms. The military units documented in this series are the 1st through 10th Regiments, the Artillery Regiment, and the Light Dragoons. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume contains an account of sundry officers of the revolutionary army for clothing which they purchased for their service in the army. Each officer's more account is listed individually and includes the articles and amount of clothing bought, the amount paid, and a corresponding voucher number which the officer had used to purchase the clothing. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

In these volumes, only the names of the officers and militiamen are given who enlisted in the Philadelphia city militia. They are listed according to more the company in which they served and the class in which they ranked. Images are arranged in numerical order according to battalion, with the Artillery battalion being listed first. The battalions are subdivided into companies. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume is a roll book of men who enlisted with the Philadelphia city Lieutenants office during the Revolutionary War. Information provided by each entry more in this volume includes the men's names, their private or public substitute (if any), and remarks pertaining to the man's service such as whether he served his tour or deserted, when he was paid, whether he was killed or if he was excused on appeal. Images are arranged in numerical order by battalion and thereunder by company. In each company, men are listed according to the class in which they ranked. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of certificates signed by John Pierce who was Paymaster General and Commissioner of Accounts for the United States Continental Army. Certificates were issued to more the men of the Pennsylvania line in lieu of cash. The certificates bore 6 percent interest and have an official date of July 1, 1784. This series is organized into the following subseries: Pay Roll Books, Voucher Indexes, Ownership Certificates, and an Account of Certificate Loaned to the United States. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782 and abolished in 1809. The full title for this series is: ‘Pierce's Certificate Accounts,...Pay Roll Books Voucher Indexes Ownership Certificates and an Account of Certificates Loaned to the United States, circa 1784-1793’. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

This collection provides a record for the duties and drawbacks collected during each month of the above mentioned years. The total amount of annual duties more and drawbacks is given at the bottom of each page. The images are arranged chronologically by month. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume contains a list of ships which entered the port of Philadelphia between May 1, 1783 through September 17, 1783, and the duties which more were imposed upon them. Images are arranged in volume order. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume contains a record of passenger ships entering the port of Philadelphia. Information in each entry includes the name of the ship, its date more of entry, the name of its master, the number of passengers on board, and its port of origin. The total amount of head money collected is listed at the end of each fiscal year. Certificates given to the Register of German Passengers are also included in this series. Information on these certificates includes the ship's port of origin, the number of passengers, and the captain's name. An account of money given to the State Treasurer can also be found in this series. Images are arranged in volume order. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Collection of receipts of duties collected by the Tonnage Office and moneys paid to the State Treasury. Account records of tonnage duties collected are also more included. Entries might include the date of transaction, the names of persons involved, and the reasons for the transaction. The names of ships and the ships' captains, the amount of the duty and the date collected are also included. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Records of the account between the Collector's office and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Each report is a general summary of the annual transactions between the more two. Images are arranged chronologically by fiscal year of account. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

These records document the duties that were paid on slaves to the City of Philadelphia. Information provided within these records includes the name of the more owner(s) and the collector; the amount of duty paid; and the date of the contract. Sometimes the name of the slave is listed. These records were originally recorded by an agent of the British crown until the State of Pennsylvania assumed this responsibility. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Manifests of various ships which delivered goods to the port of Philadelphia. Entries include the names of the exporters, the importers, the quantity of goods more shipped, and their value. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Two coasting permits are contained within this collection. They are for the Sloop Maria, and the Schooner Friendship and provide the name of the ships more master, its weight, the cargo, the port of origin, and the final port of destination. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Accounts and vouchers for drawbacks (duties refunded) as assessed by the Collector's office. Entries might include the following: the name of the merchant receiving the more drawback, and the amount of and the reason for the drawback. If the reason for the drawback was damaged cargo, the estimates and the extent of the damage are also given. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Collection of pages from an expenditure account book from the Collector's office. Also included are receipts which correspond with these account records. Information provided might more include the item purchased, the price, from whom it was purchased, and the date of purchase. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782 less

Images of three volumes of bond cancellation books which contain records of canceled bonds for vessels calling at the port of Philadelphia. The cancellation dates more range between October 1774 through April 1775. Entries in these volumes include the name of the vessel, the master's name, its port of destination, the penal sum of the bond, the species of the bond, by whom it was purchased, the date of purchase, and the date of cancellation. Images are arranged chronologically by date on which bond was issued. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images for three volumes of records for bonds which were issued between July 6, 1774 and April 5, 1775 for vessels calling at the port more of Philadelphia. Entries include the vessel's name, the master's name, the destination of the ship, the species and penal sum of the bond, the date of the bond, and by whom it was given. Images are arranged chronologically by date on which was bond was issued. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images from a volume of various items relating to the port of Philadelphia including an insurance policy for the cargo ship Alliance, cargo certificates, an more account of Philadelphia merchant John Steinmetz, a citizenship voucher for John Wharton, Jr., and bills of landing. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images from two volumes containing the names of those persons whose bonds were due to the Custom House. Entries show the amount of the bond more and the date which the bond was due. Images are grouped alphabetically by first letter of surname of bond holder and thereunder chronologically by date the bonds were due. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection documents transactions between the Marine Hospital and the Health Office. Entries include ship's names, date of entry into port, the number of sick more passengers, the amount paid to the hospital, and the port of origin. Also included are the accounts and receipts for expenditures of the hospital which contain such information as date of purchase and the name of the merchant, goods and supplies bought, and the names of laborers. There are also reports of the committee overseeing the Health Office. Additionally, accounts for 1794-1798 divide the Health Office into its various departments and list expenditures of these departments. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Accounts of the Wardens in charge of the port of Philadelphia including balance sheets detailing expenditures. The balance sheets were from officials under the wardens more and were used when the warden balanced accounts with the Comptroller General. Entries on these balance sheets might include a brief description of work performed, the names of laborers, amount paid, and the date on which work was performed. On some balance sheets, cash voucher numbers are given. Corresponding receipts and vouchers are also included in this series. The names of those who were Wardens of the port are provided. Additionally, there are several folders relating to the maintenance of lighthouses around the port and the state sloop Delaware. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of goods exported from the port of Philadelphia and of drawbacks (duties refunded). The Register lists each vessel's name and type; the names more of the master, exporter and importer; the dates of arrival and clearance; the port of origin and destination; the type of cargo exported; the value of the goods imported; and the amount of drawback. Images are arranged chronologically by export date. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Recorded at the port of Philadelphia, an entry usually gives the name of the vessel's master, the port of origin, the value of the goods more imported, the name of the importer, and the duty paid. A brief description of the cargo also appears in most cases. Images are arranged chronologically by import date. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

These images from volumes contain a registry of tonnage duties on vessels which entered the port of Philadelphia. Entries provide the date on which each more ship entered port, the vessel's name, the captain's name, the tonnage of the ship, and the duty paid. Tonnage Office ceased, August 17, 1789. Images are arranged chronologically by date on which vessels entered port. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Receipts, cargo manifests, duty statements, and drawbacks are contained in this series. These records provide such information as the name of the ship, the value more of the cargo, the captain's name, the amount of the duty, and the ship's port of origin. The signatures of the captain and the collector of duties can usually be found on most of the documents. Some images contain written depositions signed by the collector and the importer swearing that the cargo the merchant received was what he had ordered. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images from this volume are accounts of impost duties owed by various persons and the corresponding penalty fees. Entries show the name of the person more who owed the duty, the amount of the duty, and the penalty. The reports in this series are extracts taken from the Custom House in 1788. Additionally, this series shows the amount of duties owed by the naval office in the years 1783 and 1787-1788. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images from this volume contain several vouchers for the registry of ships in the port of Philadelphia. Information on these vouchers includes the date of more registration, the owner of the ship, the master, the weight of the ship, and the year in which the ship was built or captured from the British. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of all accounts examined by the Comptroller General, which had been submitted to him by the Register General for his advice and approval. more Typical information about each account might include the name of the person responsible for the account, his military rank or government position, the amount of each transaction, and a brief description of the transaction and the parties involved. Images are arranged chronologically by the date which the account from the Register General was examined by the Comptroller General. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Four volumes of registers documenting the expenditures of the Supreme Executive Council. These registers were maintained in order to keep balance accounts with the Comptroller more General. Entries in these registers show the names of those directly employed by the Council or under their supervision, a brief description of work they performed, and the amount paid to them. Each expenditure was approved by order of the council. Typical reasons for expenditures include land surveys, salaries for councilors, government officials and clerks, and purchase of supplies. Images are arranged is chronologically by date of expenditure. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume contains reports of all the general accounts held by the Comptroller General from the commencement of the Revolution until October 1782. The purpose more was to inform the General Assembly of the moneys in the Treasury at the beginning of the Revolution, the revenues and expenditures between then and 1782, and the current balance. Also in this report are county tax accounts from 1781 to October 1782 and their debts due to the state. Entries in this volume contain the name of the account holder, a brief description of the account, and the balance. Images are grouped chronologically according to the years which each treasurer held office and thereunder by each individual account. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of orders (working contracts) granted to sundry individuals for work to be done on the Assembly meeting room. Typical information included might be more the name of the person receiving the order, a brief description of the work to be done, and the amount he was to be paid. Also included in these volumes is an account of money paid to the Assemblymen, their names and positions in the Assembly, the number of days they attended Assembly meetings, the mileage traveled by each Assemblyman, and the reimbursement they received for travel. Additional information in the volumes includes the accounts of the paymasters for the county militias, accounts of taxes collected in various counties, and a record of recruiting officers' accounts for each county and who the various officers were in those counties. Images are arranged chronologically by date of monetary transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images in this collection include the name of the individual, the lot number, and the number of acres drawn. The rank of the soldier is more sporadically supplied as well. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of soldier. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of entries record the name, rank and corps of the soldier and the number of acres drawn. Remarks concerning whether the person was killed more in action or was a foreign officer are often included. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of receipts, accounts, returns, payrolls and muster rolls for associators in Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Cumberland, Lancaster, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Westmoreland, and York counties. While more the accounts and returns usually only list the soldier's name, rank and military unit, the pay and muster rolls may also record the associator's residence, commanding officer, and dates of entering and leaving the service. Images are grouped by county and thereunder arranged chronologically. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Pay and muster rolls that may show the name, rank, regiment, company and pay rate of each soldier; the name of his commanding officer; and more the dates and locations of the musters. At times the dates that a soldier enlisted, deserted or was discharged are also noted. In a few instances enlistment papers are included. Images are grouped by regiment and thereunder arranged alphabetically by surname of soldier. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of militia receipts, returns, operations documents, and lists of white males between ages eighteen and fifty-three for Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, more Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Washington, Westmoreland, and York counties. The information entered varies with each type of document. Returns of absentees are dated, and normally list the name and company (or battalion) of the soldier, the officer to whom he was attached, the number of days that he mustered, and the number of days that he was absent. In addition, some operation accounts also mention the dates that the militia members were ordered into and released from service. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of militia receipts, returns, operations documents, and lists of white males between ages eighteen and fifty-three for Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, more Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Luzerne, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Washington, Westmoreland and York counties. The information entered varies with each type of document. Return of absentees are dated, and normally list the name and company (or battalion) of the soldier, the officer to whom he was attached, the number of days that he was mustered, and the number of days that he was absent. In addition, some operation accounts also mention the dates that the militia members were ordered into and released from service. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of muster and pay rolls that usually give the name, rank, station and pay rate of the sailor; the time of his service; and more the dates of his entry, discharge or desertion. The age of the individual is periodically recorded as well. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of records that pertain to various militia men or their widows petitioning for pensions from the Commonwealth. Generally, the service men petitioning for pensions more had been injured during the war and were thus incapable of working. Many times, the court petitions give descriptions of the injuries and the battle at which they occurred. Widows of militia men generally filed petitions in Orphan's Court in order to obtain pensions for support of their children. However, most widows were only awarded either one half or one quarter of their deceased husband's salaries. Also contained in this collection are some receipts for payments of these pensions. Additionally, there is correspondence between the House of Employment" and the Comptroller General regarding various state pensions who were invalids at the House. The collection of images if from 5 volumes of pensions for disabled soldiers and pensions to widows and children of soldiers killed in the Revolution. Most of these volumes are also indexed. Some volumes contain records of warrants issued to recipients. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record relating to the payment and settlement of public money, kept by Comptroller General John Nicholson for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting more Commonwealth accounts. Although the entries are dated from 1775-1790, the actual books were probably compiled in the late 1780s or early 1790s for auditing purposes. Information provided includes a description of each transaction, the amounts involved, the page numbers of the corresponding entries in the RG04/55- Specie Ledger, 1775-1790 and  RG04/54- Specie Journals, 1775-1790, both of which are digitized, and often the date of the transaction. Images are arranged chronologically by date of transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of state monetary transactions kept on a daily basis relating to the payment and settlement of public money, kept by Comptroller General John more Nicholson for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth accounts. Although the transactions recorded date from 1775-1785, the journals themselves were probably created in the late 1790's. Information given includes a description of each transaction, amounts received or paid, page number for the corresponding entry in RG 4/10- Continental Journals, 1775-1785, also digitized, and often the date of the transaction. Images are arranged chronologically by date of transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782.  less

A record relating to the payment and settlement of public money, kept by Comptroller General John Nicholson for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting more Commonwealth accounts. Entries relate to the payment of taxes, receipt of revenue, government expenses, and transactions of county officials and committees. Information provided includes account name, amounts paid and received. The folio numbers appearing at the far left of each entry to RG 4/54- Specie Journals, 1775-1790, also digitized. Images are arranged chronologically by date of transaction. At the beginning of the volume the entries are grouped alphabetically in an index according to account holder and the page number where their information can be found is located to the right of each name. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume gives the balance of the accounts of the names listed. Page numbers on the left correspond to the account's location in RG 4/55- more Specie Ledger, 1775-1790, also digitized. Images are grouped alphabetically by account holder. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

"A record of accounts for the following state departments: the Council of Censors, the General Assembly, the Master of the Rolls, the Adjutant General, the more Comptroller General, the Receiver General, the Register General, the State Treasurer, the Surveyor General, the Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Land Office, and the Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council. Included in this series are accounts of expenditures of the various commonwealth departments, as well as cash vouchers, and receipts. These accounts detail the day to day function of each department. Recorded expenses might include: translating laws into German and distributing copies of bills and government reports; the daily pay and mileage pay of members of the General Assembly; expenditures by the Master of the Rolls relating to elections and the enrolling of acts passed by the Assembly; fees charged by the Secretary of the Commonwealth for such things as marriage licenses, certificates of bankruptcy, use of the great seal, pardons and other certificates; expenses of the Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council for government payroll; and collection of revenue for licenses, petitions and passes. Many of the receipts and vouchers relate to expenditures for writing supplies, paper, and printing copies. For these tasks and similar ones, the names of men employed and contracted merchants are listed. Also included in this series is a volume from the Secretary of the Supreme Executive Council which provides a detailed list of all fees received in the secretary's office between 1783 and 1790. Images are grouped by department and thereunder according to year the record was kept. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782." less

A detailed report by Comptroller General John Nicholson of the finances of the commonwealth. It contains a description of the accounts between Pennsylvania and the more United States, the debt due by the Commonwealth to individuals, and the revenues of the Commonwealth. Information within these descriptions might include sources of revenue, timetables for payments to the United States, and various problems which had arisen while balancing the accounts of the state. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Monthly state treasurer's reports which include records of expenditures and receipts, however there are some accounts pertaining to the value of stock certificates of the more United States held by various people, and bills of credit for specific years. Information provided about each transaction includes the name of the person(s) involved, the register number and the treasury number. Receipt records include the reason why money was paid into the treasury. In some cases, explanations for expenditure are also found in the reports. Images are arranged chronologically by date of transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series contains several lengthy public account statements. The monetary value in these records is based upon Bills of Credit which were issued during the more following periods: June 1780, April 1781, March 1785, and April 1785. Information can be found in these records about the expenses of the civil list, inland navigation accounts, pension expenditures, grants to the Penn family, Indian expenses, militia expenses, the state lottery, and various taxes. A record of bills of credit which were burnt by a committee of the treasury after being withdrawn from circulation is also included. Likewise, information concerning loan accounts, stock accounts, marriage and tavern licenses, and account of the wardens of the port is also provided by these statements. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This volume appears to contain a balance of accounts of various state officials including tax collectors, military officers, and state and county administrators. The amount more of money in each account or owed upon each account is listed to the right of the account holder. Folio numbers are listed to the left of the name. Images are arranged numerically by folio number. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Identified indexes include indices for Day Books, New Loan Accounts, and Revolutionary War transactions. Other indexes which are not labeled give names and page number, more certificate numbers, and sometimes the occupation of the particular individual. The following are descriptions for the two loose volumes in this series: Accounts A: Identified on the cover as "Accounts A," this volume contains an undated alphabetical index of individuals and subjects. Entries indicate the name of the person(s) or subject, followed by two numbers. One set of numbers directly follows the name and ranges from 1 to 6716. Each entry is also referenced by a number ranging from 1 to 1479 and proceeded by the abbreviation "No." In addition to names of individuals, the index contains references to subjects such as: Commissioners and Assessors, the Council of Safety, Commissioners for Exploring Rivers, Civil Officers, Decrees Relating to Forfeited Estates, Delinquent Returns, Fees Received, the Hospital of Pennsylvania, Appraisal of Horses, the House of Employment, the Invalids Corps, Judges of the Supreme Court, Loan Office Accounts, Legislator's Report, Miscellaneous Papers, Northumberland and Westmoreland County Militia, Orders for Orphans Court, Prothonotaries' Receipts, Traveling Expenses of Judges, Trustees of Province Island, Vouchers for Certificates, Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia, Writs of Attachment, and Wyoming Disturbances. The name "Geo. Bryon" is written in script inside the back cover. A-Z, 1780-1809: Alphabetical index to an unidentified volume indicating names of individuals, counties, or subjects and their corresponding page number. Dated entries range from 1780-1809. Subjects appear to be mainly financial, with entries including topics such as taxes, bonds, appropriations, accounts, funds, expenses, fines, licenses, bills, funded and unfunded debts, continental money, certificates, contingent expenses of various offices, general revenues and accounts, specie accounts, state money accounts, U.S. Stock, and Pennsylvania Bank Stock, with several references to the Loan Office. Entries associated with individual counties consist of accounts of sheriffs, treasurers, and prothonotaries dealing with court fines, exempt fines, taxes, and licenses. References to Land Records include accounts of new and old purchases, certificates, grants, and various lots. Entries associated with the Militia relate to officers of the Pennsylvania Line, ordnance for militia, militia fines, pensions, arrears in clothing, brigade inspectors, frontier defense, and depreciation pay. There are also references to the Pennsylvania Hospital, Pennsylvania claimants' accounts of expenses, road appropriations, canal funds, French Emigrants, and marriage and tavern licenses. Images are arranged numerically by folio number. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection includes the stubs from lottery vouchers given by the United States for the numbers 26,669 through 26,9959 inclusive. No other information is given, more and it is unclear what information might be found on the corresponding vouchers. Images are arranged numerically by lottery stub number. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains the warrants issued to people in lieu of money, and compiled together after being redeemed for specie when the state was able more to supply it. The warrants provide such information as the warrant and account numbers, the amount of the warrant and interest, the warrant holder and the date of issue. Images are arranged numerically by warrant number. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

These images contain counterparts to warrants issued to people to which the state owed money. The counterparts served as the state's copy of the warrant more and include such information as the warrant number, to whom the warrant was issued, the amount of the warrant, the date of issue and a corresponding account number. Images are arranged chronologically by date of issue and thereunder numerically by warrant number. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series contains several warrant registers which list information about warrants that the state issued in lieu of money which it may have owed to more government officials or other persons. Information in entries includes the warrant number, the warrant holder's county of residence, the position he held (if any), the date of issue, when it was redeemed for its cash value, and the amount of redemption. An index is also included in this series which refers to warrants on the Treasury dated May 1782 through July 1782. The index is for a Day Book and Books A, B, C, and D which are not included in this series. Images are grouped chronologically by date of issue and thereunder numerically by warrant number. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This series contains warrants which were issued by the Comptroller General in lieu of money owed to various persons by the state. Information on each more warrant includes the date of issue, the amount, the name of the person receiving the warrant, and a brief description of work performed by that person. Images are grouped chronologically by month in which warrant was issued. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

Images of two index volumes documenting the names mentioned in Waste Books, 1776-1792, which is also digitized. In one volume, the folio number of where more the person's account information is listed in the Waste Books is given to the right of each name. The other volume contains both the folio number and the statement number to the right of each name. The dates in the title statement are based on the dates for the Waste Books which they index. Images are grouped alphabetically according to first letter of surname of persons listed in the Waste Books and thereunder according to each Waste Book. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

A record of state monetary transactions relating to the payment and settlement of public money, kept for the purpose of auditing, liquidating and adjusting Commonwealth more accounts. Although the receipts and payments recorded date from 1776-1792, the books themselves were probably compiled at later times (Vol.A - 1782-1788, Vol.AA - 1788, and Vol.AAA - 1788-1792) for auditing purposes. Entries relate to expenses, revenue, taxes, fines and transactions of individual county officials. Information provided includes a description of each transaction, and the amount involved. The Waste Book Indexes are also digitized. Images are arranged chronologically by date of transaction. This collection is part of the Office of the Comptroller General which was created in 1782. less

This collection contains a minute book, arranged chronologically by date of entry, describing the daily activities of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia that ran more from July 15, 1776, until September 26, 1776. Among the actions described are those of the Bill of Rights Committee, the Council of Safety, the manufacturing of paper money bills, and actions taken to prevent counterfeiting. Information provided concerns the raising of troops for frontier defense. Important references are found to Benjamin Franklin, John Wilkinson, Jacob Morgan, and David Rittenhouse. Transcripts of the resolutions and discussions of the various members of the convention are present. The minute book ends with the adjournment of the convention on August 30, 1776. less

This collection contains unarranged, miscellaneous receipts and expenditure records generated by the committee while in session. Information generally provided is date of receipt or expenditure, more amount of expenditure, and reason for expenditure. less

This collection contains minute books, arranged chronologically by date of entry, containing a record of the daily activities of the committee, including a record of more expenditures. The first volume begins May 10, 1837 and ends February 21, 1838, while the second volume begins May 11, 1837 and ends January 25, 1838. Information provided is date of entry, names of those present, and description of the business transacted. less

This collection contains records beginning May 23, 1837 and ending February 22, 1838 similar in content to the Committee Minute Books (RG/005/C/4). It includes various more notes, resolutions, drafts, receipts, expenditure lists, and other documents from various members of the committee during the convention. less

This collection contains a record, arranged chronologically by date of entry, of each day of the convention giving the surnames of the delegates in the more order in which they spoke, the briefest possible description of what they discussed or action they took, and committees to which the matter was then referred. The journal runs from January 22, 1873 to December 27, 1873. less

This collection contains a record, arranged in numerical order by application number, of individuals licensed as chiropodists from October 26, 1956 to August 14, 1974. more Information provided includes the name and address of the chiropodist; the date of graduation; the name and location of the institution which granted the degree; the date of application and the application number; the date that the license was issued and the license number; and the date that the license fee was paid and the amount. There is space available for recording the person's age and date of examination but it is left blank. As needed, a remarks section was used to indicate the date that the chiropodist died. This series continues under the Department of Education in series 22.53 Record of Licenses Issued to Chiropodists covering 1914-1956, these records are also digitally available. less

Applications for permanent, provisional, temporary, special, and temporary special continuation teaching certificates submitted to the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The type of information given varies more with the forms utilized. Application forms for provisional college certification provide the name, age, address, county of residence, and college of the candidate; the college courses that he or she studied; the date that the diploma was issued; and the dates that the application was received and the certificate granted. Application forms for permanent certification, on the other hand, usually only indicate the name, address, semesters of teaching experience, and school district of the applicant; the date that the application was received; and the date that certification was granted. less

This collection, arranged alphabetically by name of the city or borough, and thereunder chronologically by date, contains lists of superintendents who took office, of superintendents more who administered the local school districts on behalf of the city, borough or township. Information listed for each superintendent includes their name and post office address, date of election, date of commission, salary, and remarks as to whether the superintendent resigned and the name of the person who assumed the position upon resignation. less

This collection, arranged alphabetically by name of the county, and thereunder chronologically, lists the superintendents who administered the county schools from 1854 through 1918. Information more listed for each superintendent includes their name and post office address, the date of election, the date of commission, the number of schools in the district, the salary; and remarks as to whether the superintendent resigned and the name of the person who assumed the position upon resignation. less

This collection includes: certificates signed by the examiners who reported the licentiate as having passed the dental examination. The certificates give the name of the more dentist, the date and place where the examination was passed, the date the license was issued, and the agency and officials conferring the license which are part of series 22.41 and 22.95. These records continue under the Department of State (RG26) where these duties were transferred on July 1, 1963. Disclaimer: Records from 26.105 are not digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains a record, arranged alphabetically by surname of chiropodist, of licenses issued to chiropodists by the State Board of Chiropody Examiners between May more 12, 1914, and March 15, 1956. Entries give the name, address, and license number of the practitioner and the date that the license was issued. Information such as whether the individual died or had a name change is sometimes noted too. This series continues under the Department of Education in series 22.54 Record of Applications and Licenses Issued to Chiropodists covering 1956-1974, these records are also digitally available. less

This collection contains a record, arranged chronologically, and thereunder numerically by license number, of licenses issued on the basis of the applicant having already been more accepted as a qualified physician in another state. Entries list the name of the physician, the date licensed, the out of state examining board and license number, and the agency conferring the license. Some certificates are stamped with the official seal of the Medical Council. Also, some certificates note which state had previously licensed the physician. This collection includes series 22.47 and 22.67. This series continues under the Department of State (RG26) where these duties were transferred on July 1, 1963. Disclaimer: Records from 26.96 are not digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Arranged chronologically, and thereunder numerically by license number. Copies of medical licenses designated by law to be kept in the office of the Medical Council. more The certificates for which the State Medical Society was the examining board list the name of the physician; the date and place where the examination was passed; the agency conferring the license; and the date the license was issued. Many of the licenses are subscribed by officers of the Medical Council and the physicians who reported the licentiate as having passed the examination. This collection continues under the Department of Education in series 22.68 Record of Medical Licenses covering 1912-1964, these records are also digitally available. Licenses from 1964-1971 are available in our Department of State (RG26.97) files. Disclaimer: Records from 26.97 are not digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains copies, arranged chronologically and thereunder numerically by license number, of medical licenses designated by law to be retained in the archives of more the Department of Public Instruction. The certificates list the name of the physician, the date the license was issued, and the names of the agency and of officials conferring the license. This collection is a continuation from the Department of Education series 22.50 Record of Medical Licenses Recommended by the State Medical Society covering 1894-1911, these records are also digitally available. Licenses from 1964-1971 are available in our Department of State (RG 26.97) files. Disclaimer: Records from 26.97 are not digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection, arranged chronologically by the date the license was issued, contains copies of licenses issued to optometrists by the State Board of Optometrical Education, more Examination, and Licensure. Pertinent information found includes the name and address (city, state, and county) of the optometrist, the date of licensing, and in some instances comments about whether the licensee died or had his or her certificate revoked. less

This collection, arranged numerically by certificate number and indexed internally, alphabetically by the first letter of the applicant's surname, contains a record of the persons more granted teaching certificates by the State Board of Education. Entries for the 1868-1896 volume include the recipient's name, post office, and county of residence; the date the certificate was issued; the Pennsylvania School Journal volume and page relating to the recipient's certification; and oftentimes, a description of the subjects studied. The 1897-1908 volume only gives the recipient's name, post office, and county of residence; the date the certificate was issued; and a list of the subjects studied. less

This collection has entries prior to 1913, arranged in strict alphabetical order but after 1913 they are only grouped alphabetically by surnames. A record of more physicians who were registered in Pennsylvania from 1870 to 1917. Normally, the doctor's name, license number (from 1895 onward), postal address, county where registered, and date of registration are given. Oftentimes information concerning the death or change of address of the practitioner is included. Note: Volume H-M are not part of the physical holdings and as such are not available digitally. less

This collection contains meeting minute books, arranged chronologically by meeting date, of the State Board of Education. A typical record includes the date, time and more location of the meeting, a list of the names of those members attending the meeting, and a summary of the discussion. Topics discussed include admission requirements, committee appointments, curricula, appropriations, expenses, investigations, lighted school rooms, graduation requirements, conditions of school buildings, legislation, physical education, vocational education, and federal education reports and plans. The minute book index cards date from 1920 to 1997 and provide information on actions and subjects discussed during board meetings, the date of the discussions and the resulting actions with dates. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection, arranged chronologically, contains the applications submitted by motion picture film companies requesting the Board of Censors to review their films. The application gives more the title of the film; the name of the manufacturer; the names of the leading actors and actresses; the number and length of reels; the style of film and indicates whether the film was approved without changes, approved with eliminations, or condemned outright. If the film was approved with eliminations, an Eliminations Form is attached and lists the specific changes that needed to be made. There is often also present a Memorandum of Changes form that reveals when requested eliminations or changes were made and when the Board approved the film. Some applications have copies of the script attached. less

This collection contains correspondence, arranged alphabetically by subject, received and sent by the Board of Censors chairman and members. Also included are a few legal more briefs, press releases and movie reviews. The correspondence were received by or sent to Abraham Levy, Special Deputy Attorney General, citizens, clergy, motion picture companies, officials from Pennsylvania state government agencies, and officials from agencies in other states such as Ohio, New York and Maryland. Subjects included are the films "The Birth of a Baby" and "She Shoulda Said No"; censorship; news clippings; clergyman and women's clubs; television censorship; condemned motion pictures; complaints; and soviet films. Correspondence discuss the review of motion picture films by the board, revisions to make the movie appropriate for release, denial for release of the film, opinions from agency officials and other states regarding the film's content. less

This collection contains appeals, replies, briefs, orders and correspondence, arranged chronologically, filed by motion picture companies, the State Board of Censors, the attorney general and more the court in matters regarding the denial of the release of a film by the Board of Censors. less

This collection contains minutes, arranged chronologically, documenting the daily activities of the Board of Censors reviewers. Information contained in the minutes provides the name and more manufacturer of the motion picture films reviewed, whether they were approved without change, approved with eliminations, or condemned. If the film was approved with changes or condemned the reason and required revisions were listed. The minutes also list contacts with film manufacturers who appealed the review of films by the Board of Censors. less

This collection contains annual reports, arranged chronologically, submitted by the Board concerning prosecutions of violations; the sale of substituted approval seals; budget allotments; the number more of movies and reels examined; the number of films certified, modified, with number of eliminations, or disapproved; list of appeals taken to court; and number of field inspections. less

This collection contains a wide variety of documents,l arranged by subject, providing insight into the Board's operating procedures. Among the materials present are Fines, 1919-1947, more that list the fines assessed to movie theaters for showing films that were not edited to meet the Board's requirements or did not show the Board's seal of approval and Certificates of Censorship, 1915-1951, that are the official forms sent to the manufacturer to indicate if a film has been approved, approved with eliminations, or not approved. Information included is the film's title, name of manufacturer, number of reels and date certificate was issued; Action on "Soundies," no date, list of films with sound that were reviewed by the Board and includes the film's title, leading actor and actress, and what action was taken; Record of Violations, 1939-1949, lists fines issued to each manufacturer giving the film's title, location where shown, date of the incident, and violation; Rule and Regulations, 1915-1950, contains copies of acts, rules, mission statements, legal briefs and correspondence used to direct the Board; Procedures and Forms, 1915-1956, contains copies of forms, sample letters, certificates, affidavits, violation notices, monthly reports and procedures; Inspector's Report on Eliminations, 1915-1951, contains the report submitted by the inspector after reviewing a film including the film's title, manufacturer, and requested eliminations; Violations of Censorship, 1927-1929, contains reports, correspondence and affidavits reporting violations and requests regarding the violation. Information includes the film's title, the name of the manufacturer, and the date and location of the incident and the violation. less

This collection contains a registry, arranged numerically by certificate numbers, of college graduates who were granted certificates to teach by the State Board of Education. more Information given includes the name, post office, and county of the teacher; the name of the college attended; the degree received; and the date the certificate was issued. less

Images of three types of certification recordings for mine foremen and assistant foremen: certificate books, certificate receipt books, and registers. The certificate books contain copies more of the certificates issued to eligible applicants, spanning the years 1886-1923 for foremen and 1891-1940 for assistant foremen. Information provided includes the certificate number and date issued; the name, residence, age, and place of birth of the applicant; length and nature of the applicant's service; mine district; and the report's number and date. The certificate receipt books, which cover the years from 1938-1963, contain only the receipt portion, not the actual certificate, and show the applicant's name, age, place of birth and length of service; the examining board's name; certificate number and date issued; and the applicant's test score. Finally, the registers list the name, residence, place of birth, and age of the applicant; the report's number and date; the certificate number and date issued; and length and nature of the applicant's service. The registers for foremen cover the period 1923-1955, and for assistant foremen from 1923-1968. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This group of certificate stubs and cards is grouped into four separate batches as follows: Miners' Certificate Cards and Stubs, which date from 1937 and more 1938; Machine Runner and Cutting, Loading, and Drilling Machine Operators Certificate Stubs, dating from 1938 through the late 1950s, possibly the early 1960s; Miners' Certificate Stubs which date from the late 1930s; and Miners' Certificate Stubs dating from 1939 through roughly 1965. The bulk of the stubs and cards date from 1937 through 1955, and all provide excellent genealogical data on rank-and-file miners and other mine workers who labored in the bituminous fields of western Pennsylvania. Specific information found in each batch of material includes the following: Miner's Certificate Cards and Stubs, 1937, 1938 (81 boxes): name of miner, age of miner (not found on all cards), address of miner, certification number, application number, date of issue, employer, and mine number. Index cards constitute the bulk of this series, however, for some reason the run of index cards becomes a run of certificate stubs after Box 68, beginning with the stub for John Sagan. These stubs are stylistically different from the ones described below, but convey the same type of information; Machine Runner and Cutting, Loading, and Drilling Machine Operators Certificate Stubs, 1930s-1960s (12 boxes): stub number, name of miner, address of miner, place of birth, date of birth, mine where employed at the time of exam, company name, mine experience (some stubs provide a specific number of years of machine experience), place of examination, date of examination, date of certificate issuance, and bituminous inspection district number. Miner's Certificate Stubs, late 1930s (6 boxes): stub number, name of miner, address of miner, place of birth, date of birth, mine where employed at the time of exam, company name, mine experience, place of examination, date of examination, and date of certificate issuance; Miner's Certificate Stubs, 1939-1965 (25 boxes): stub number, name of miner, address of miner, place of birth, date of birth, mine where employed at the time of exam, company name, mine experience (in years), place of examination, date of examination, date of certificate issuance, and bituminous inspection district number. Also present are twenty-six microfilm rolls. All refer to the bituminous coal region of western Pennsylvania, with the first sixteen rolls apparently duplicating the Miners' Certificate Cards (1937, 1938) and the last ten containing original data, specifically: four rolls of Mine Foreman certification stubs and certificates, dating from roughly 1939-1966 (bulk 1940s), organized numerically by mining district then alphabetically by surname; four rolls of Mine Foreman certification stubs and certificates, dating from roughly 1966-1987 (bulk 1970s), organized numerically by mining district then alphabetically by surname; and two rolls of Shot Firer Certifications, 1938-1983, arranged alphabetically by surname. The cards and stubs on these rolls are NOT in precise alphabetical order; it is recommended to check throughout the run of a specific surname letter if an individual cannot be found in the normal alphabetical sequence. less

Images of reports, sketches, correspondence, and other files relative to fatalities at mining facilities in both the anthracite and bituminous coal regions, excluding the years more 1936-1937, 1964-1968 for anthracite and 1950-1951 for bituminous. The reports are very detailed, presenting a wide-variety of information concerning all aspects of fatal incidents that occurred both inside and outside of particular Pennsylvania collieries. A report from the Department of Mines is nearly always present, many times accompanied by an additional one from the Department of Labor and Industry's Bureau of Workmen's Compensation. The template of the main Department of Mines synopsis, and the information given, changed slightly over time. There were also different forms for different types of accidents, such as a specific form for deaths resulting from a fall of rock, one for "general" inside or outside fatalities, etc. These reports dovetail with the accident registers for both the anthracite and bituminous districts in Record Group 45, which have been converted into databases and are available online. These databases should be the first resource used by researchers when looking for information relative to a miner who suffered a fatal mining-related accident. If the name of a fatally injured miner is found on the database, this series of accident reports can be consulted for detailed information on both the miner and the accident. less

Images of the results of dust surveys, taken at various coal mines across Pennsylvania, are included in this series. Included are survey reports, miscellaneous information more concerning the mines surveyed, and associated correspondence. Also present are occasional listings of employment data, as well as details relative to mining techniques employed at mines surveyed. Breaker information punch cards are also present, providing information on the companies operating the breakers, production and operation data, as well as information describing medical services provided at each facility. less

The collection contains Biennial reports on the progress of work conducted by the Department of Forestry. Information provided is names of individuals from whom property more was purchased together with county where tract was located and the acreage purchased; report of the Commissioner of Forestry, roster of foresters, roster of forest rangers, record of forest fires, private forest fire protective associations, new construction and repairs, legislation, legal affairs, financial statements, receipts, records of permanent camp leases, temporary camping permits, individual foresters’ reports, Forest Inspector’s Report, fixed charges on state lands, land grant applications, department leases, timber sales, rights of way, telephone contracts, nursery reports, and the value of forest products. The reports are liberally illustrated with photographs and charts.   Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection includes letter books that contain correspondence relative to general forestry issues, which contain name and address of the recipient, date composed, and text more of the correspondence are present. The vast majority of the letters were sent from Commissioner of Forestry Joseph T. Rothrock to various individuals or county political entities, such as the Clarion County Commissioners. A number of the files deal with financial issues, including fire claims, land transactions, and supply requests. Other topics discuss the appointment of forest fire detectives, tree species identification, timber poachers, pro-forestry legislation, etc. This collection also includes Commissioner of Forestry records of correspondence sent. Information given is name and address of person to whom sent, date of correspondence, and text of the letter. Topics include planting of seedlings, land acquisition, conditions of campsites and trails, activities of the Chestnut Tree Blight Commission and fire risks. less

This collection includes the Report upon U.S. Geographical Surveys, West of the One Hundredth Meridan, Engineer Dept., U. S. Army, 1878 and the Final Commission more Report submitted by the Commission to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, 1895.   Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

The collection contains Minutes and Orders of Business relative to the meetings of the State Forestry Reservation Commission and the State Forest Commission. Convened in more Harrisburg on December 14, 1899 under the terms of an act to secure state forestry reservations passed on May 28, 1899, the Commission was chaired by Forestry Commissioner Joseph T. Rothrock of West Chester, and also consisted of Deputy Secretary of Internal Affairs Isaac Brown of Corry, President of the State Board of Health John Fulton of Johnstown, as well as A. C. Hopkins of Lock Haven and Albert Lewis of Bear Creek in Luzerne County who were appointed by the governor. Renamed the State Forest Commission in September 1919, the format of the minutes remaining unchanged. The Orders of Business duplicate the minutes, seeming to serve as a rough draft for their finished versions. Included are the names and salaries of numerous Department employees, camp site receipts for all State Forests, general receipts, operation receipts, correspondence, land issues, applications to the bureaus relative to various issues, lease proposals, etc. Examples of specific types of data present include: salaries incurred for forest officers, scientific and other necessary employees; a listing for a camp site receipt of $8.00 charged to W.L. Fox at Delaware State Forest; a listing for a camp site lease to W.T. Morrow of Altoona for site #50154, Jackson Township, Huntingdon County ($7.00); and an application by R.G. Bonnell of Waterville, Pennsylvania, for a lease to remove flagstone from a quarry near Waterville on the south side of Buttermilk Run.   Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images consist of of correspondence, reports and photographs relating to the construction, furnishing, and renovation of the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Subjects covered include the Abbey more murals, alterations made by the Department of General Services, architectural and art contracts, the 1907 Attorney General's Report, the 1907 Audit Company of New York Report, George Grey Barnard Papers, Handbook of the New Capitol of Pennsylvania by Charles H. Coffen (1906), Capitol Design Competition Reports (1897, 1901), Capitol Investigation Commission Expert Witness Reports with Index, construction contracts, furnishing and fine arts reports, Expert Report Concerning Quality of Granite, graft scandal materials; lighting design drawings, Violet Oakley Papers, a Special Furnishings Schedule, Construction Specifications (1902), State Art Commission Minutes, and various trade catalogs and advertisements. Also present are the Huston Architectural Papers including correspondence with Governors Stone and Pennypacker, correspondence with artists commissioned by the state, and correspondence dealing with contracts and contractors. Additional images are devoted to descriptive condition reports of Civil War and Spanish American War battle flags under the purview of the Committee. Information provided in these reports includes flag registration number, historical name of the flag, branch of service, name of manufacturer, signature, inscription, staff label, battle honors and designation, dimensions of all components of the flag, design description, alterations and repairs made, a detailed description of the condition of the flag and a treatment log. This collection is part of the Capitol Preservation Committee which was established by the General Assembly. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Committee record book for the first session of the Tenth General Assembly. Information provided is name of committee, committee number, names of those serving on more the committee, and a brief description of the business assigned to the committee. Images are arranged numerically by committee number. This collection is part of the General Assembly which holds the legislative power in Pennsylvania. less

Minute books of the sessions of the original unicameral General Assembly. Information provided is date of session, description of bills introduced and voted upon, motions more made, names of those members voting yea and nay, and appointments made. Images are arranged chronologically by date of date of session. This collection is part of the General Assembly which holds the legislative power in Pennsylvania. less

Petitions submitted to the first unicameral General Assembly by citizens of the Commonwealth. Many of these are requests for monetary compensation for voluntary military service more along Pennsylvania's frontiers and grants of local authority to call out a militia to protect the frontier. Others concern the proper treatment and feeding of sailors and prisoners of war, moving of courts to more convenient locations, and revising election laws. Some petitions concern cutting holes in dams on the Conewago Creek to allow salmon to ascend the stream. Information generally provided includes names of petitioners, their counties of residence, date petition was submitted, and a more or less detailed description of the circumstances resulting in the petition. Images are arranged more or less chronologically by year submitted. This collection is part of the General Assembly which holds the legislative power in Pennsylvania. less

Images of bound and published records of the daily proceedings of the General Assembly under the title "The Legislative Record" that were published by the more authority of the legislature. These volumes were originally kept by the State Library and provide a detailed daily record of the business conducted in the House and Senate including motions made, bills and resolutions introduced, roll calls of votes taken, speeches delivered, and record of bills passed or sent to committees. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains formal mortgage indentures signed prior to 1790, handled by the Board of Trustees of the General Loan Office. Information provided includes detailed more terms for each mortgage loan, names of all parties involved in the account, date the mortgage was signed, and an annual payment record. They are arranged chronologically by date of entry and indexed internally, alphabetically by surname. This collection is part of the General Loan Office which was established in 1723 to supervise the issuance of bills of credit secured by mortgages on real estate. less

Collection of newspaper clippings, press releases and memoranda detailing the activities of and promoting the ideas of the Council of National Defense and the Committee more of Public Safety. These may have been used as propaganda tools during World War I to entice recruitment, heighten troop morale, support farm productivity, and press the necessity for home front support. Images are arranged chronologically by date of clipping. This collection is part of the Office of the Governor which has since the Constitution of 1790 placed supreme executive power in the Office of the Governor. less

This collection contains collection of correspondence, broadsides, and papers dealing with issues during Hartranft's two-term governorship. Among the subjects addressed are the 1876 Centennial Commission, more the bill to remove the Confederate dead from Gettysburg, the Berlin Mission, the Peter F. Rothermel painting of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Western and Eastern State Penitentiary, the 1877 Railroad Riots, the Molly Maguires, and other labor related issues. Governor Hartranft's 1873 Inaugural Address is also included. Images are arranged chronologically by date of correspondence. This collection is part of the Office of the Governor which has since the Constitution of 1790 placed supreme executive power in the Office of the Governor. less

This collection contains a register, arranged chronologically by date received, of human cadavers received by the Anatomical Board to be distributed to medical and dental more facilities for research. Information provided for each cadaver includes name, gender, color, age, place of birth, marital status, and occupation, date received, date and cause of death, physician's name, where received from and delivered to, tag number, whether cut or uncut, condition, and the claimed, substitute, or buried tag number. In addition, there is a monthly consolidated report of receipts from institutions giving the total number of bodies, the number of cut and uncut bodies, the number of white or black males and females, the number or bodies in good, bad and fair condition, the number of claimed, substitute, and buried cut and uncut bodies, and occasional remarks regarding each institution providing cadavers to the Anatomical Board. less

This collection contains a register, arranged alphabetically by county, containing the names of persons responsible for a patient's support. Information includes: name of the responsible more person, type of patient support or court order (private, pauper, Common Pleas, or Quarter Sessions), register number in RG/023/AMEH/DANV/24- Female Admission Registers, 1883-1923 or RG/023/AMEH/DANV/35- Male Admission Register, 1884-1923. less

This collection contains handwritten copies of commitment orders from the Court of Common Pleas or Quarter Sessions which committed patients to Danville State Hospital, and more named persons responsible to pay their keep. The orders are arranged numerically by register numbers found in RG/023/AMEH/DANV/24- Female Admission Registers, 1884-1923 and RG/023/AMEH/DANV/35- Male Admission Register, 1884-1923. less

This collection, arranged alphabetically by name of patient, includes a list of each male patient's name and a referencing volume and page number to RG/023/AMEH/DANV/620- more Male Case Books. less

Records are grouped by account and then arranged chronologically by date of transaction. Records are indexed externally, alphabetically by surname of patient in RG/023/AMEH/DANV/27- Index more to Patient Ledgers.   Accounts are primarily attributed to the poor district or various courts. Information provided includes the name of the account, the name of each patient that the poor district or court was responsible for, date of entry, the expense incurred when the bill was paid, and the date of payment. less

This collection contains annual reports documenting the financial status and activities of the hospital. Information provided includes reports prepared by the superintendent, treasurer, farmer, storekeeper, more and head housekeeper, among others. The reports include statistical tables documenting the patient population, hospital expenditures, and production of the farm.   Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains records, indexed internally and alphabetically by surname of patient, of the belongings of female patients in the care of the Western Pennsylvania more Hospital for the Insane at Dixmont. Information provided regarding each patient's property includes the name of the patient, the date of admission and the items on their person at that time, dates and names of additional items that were acquired, where the additional items were acquired, and where the property was stored. Also present are receipts for items that were placed in the safe or were transferred to another institution. less

This collection contains Indigent Patient Cards, grouped alphabetically by agency name, that include the name of the agency that paid for the treatment of indigent more patients, the patient's name, and the dates of admission, discharge or death. less

This collection contains records, arranged chronologically by admission date, in multiple volumes. Each volume contains an index which alphabetically lists each patient by surname with more record books of personal property belonging to patients in the care of the Western Pennsylvania Hospital for the Insane at Dixmont. Information provided includes the patient's name and race, date of admission and a list of the items in his or her possession, the dates and a list of additional items acquired during the patient's stay, and notes revealing from where the additional items were obtained and where they were stored. Also included are receipts for items that were placed in the safe or were transferred to another institution. less

This collection, arranged chronologically by admission date, contains records of clothing issued to female patients. Information given includes each patient's name, registration number, admittance date more and a list of the clothing items issued to her. less

This collection contains a chronological record of daily accounts written by Dr. John Curwen at the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital. The hardback volume includes the more date and a brief entry on daily occurrences at the hospital. less

The collection, arranged numerically by admission number, contains a register of patients admitted to the Harrisburg State Hospital. Information includes the patient's name and registration more number; date of parole, return, final discharge, death or transfer; and daily record. less

This collection includes historical glass plate negatives documenting daily life of staff and residents of Polk State School in Venango County, Pennsylvania. In the early more 20th century Polk Village included resident cottages and dormitories, industrial school classrooms, auditorium, gymnasium, hospital, bakery and kitchen, power plant, farm and orchard. Images show grounds and facilities, interior and exterior views of buildings, staff and residents, school activities, celebrations, games, athletic teams, plays and performances. less

This collection, arranged alphabetically by patient surname, contains registers of patient admissions and discharges at the Allegheny County Hospital for the Insane. Information includes the more patient's name, register number, date of admission or discharge, dates of any paroles, and home residence address. less

This collection contains chronologically arranged monthly account reports for transportation, subsistence, expressage and postage, and equipment expenditures approved by the state geologist for the Second more Geological Survey.  Information provided is voucher number, date, name of person to whom paid, draft number, total amount paid for month, district, salary for the month, expenses for the month, date of each expenditure, brief description of each expenditure, and amount of each expenditure. less

This collection contains alphabetical by county arranged published geological color-coded maps of each county prepared by the Second Geological Survey in 1884.  The front of more the volume contains a skeleton geological map for the entire state. Information provided includes the names of towns and townships, railroad lines, rivers and streams, and contours of geological formations. less

This collection contains a field expense account book containing daily entries from August 7 through October 30, 1879 for transportation, sustenance, equipment, and postage expenses more for McKean District Assistant Charles Ashburner that were reimbursed by A. W. Sheafer.  Information provided is date of expenditure, a brief description of the nature of the expenditure, and amount of each expenditure. less

This collection contains field notebooks for fieldwork conducted in Fayette, Westmoreland, Greene and Washington Counties.  Contents are arranged chronologically by date of entry and indexed more alphabetically by township. Information provided is date of entry, township and location of record, and description and thickness of geological formation measured. less

This collection contains chronologically arranged correspondence of the Board of Commissioners of the Second Geological Survey.  Information provided is date of correspondence, name of correspondent, more and subject of correspondence. less

This collection contains chronologically arranged minutes of the meetings of the Board of Commissioners of the Second Geological Survey.  Information provided is date of meeting, more names of those present, and a description of the business transacted. less

This collection contains a diary kept by Board of Commissioners’ Assistant Charles Ashburner in Mckean and Elk Counties.  Information provided is date and time of more entry, brief descriptions of his daily activities and the names of persons whom he met from his departure from Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 12, 1876 to the afternoon of October 15, 1876. less

Annual reports filed with the Department of Internal Affairs by passenger and street railway companies.  Information provided is date of report, name of company, names more and residences of officers, location of general offices, history of organization and construction, capital stock, debt, and a description of the characteristics of the line such as number of car houses, sheds, stables, depots, and first and second class passenger cars together with the capacity of the cars and the number of cars propelled by electricity, horses, and mules.  Also given are the number of trips per day, the number of miles run each day, average time consumed in passing over the road and the material of the foundation upon which the rails were laid.  Finally, there is a monthly statement of the number of passengers carried, rate of fare, expenses, receipts, summary of payments, general balance sheet, a statement of stock and dividends, and an account of important changes made during the year. Images are grouped chronologically by year and arranged thereunder alphabetically by name of company.  These records are part of the Bureau of Statistics which was created in 1874 under the Department of Internal Affairs. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Monthly record books of admissions and discharges to the Eastern State Penitentiary. For admissions the information provided is admission date, inmate number, race, age at more admission, gender, physical and mental health, habits, marital status, smallpox vaccination status, hereditary diseases in the family, number of convictions, length of sentence, amount of time spent in county jail, place of birth, and occupation. Discharge information is name of inmate, inmate number, date discharged, race, age when discharged, gender, physical and mental health at time of discharge, health during imprisonment, length of time served, and remarks. Images are arranged chronologically by month. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Admission and discharge books for Western State Penitentiary. Information provided in admission books is name of inmate, date of admission, admission number, race, age, gender, more physical and mental health, habits, marital status, vaccinations, hereditary diseases in the family, number of convictions, length of sentence, time in county, state where born, and occupation. Information provided discharge books is name of inmate, date admitted, discharge number, race, age, gender, physical health at time of admission, mental health at time of admission, health during imprisonment, length of incarceration, whether paroled and type of discharge. Images are arranged numerically by admission or discharge number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Correspondence relating to legal opinions rendered by the Attorney General and the impact on administration of the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date more of correspondence or document, names of correspondence, description of cases leading to opinions, opinion rendered, and questions and resolutions arising from the opinion on operations at facility. Images are arranged chronologically by date of record. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Bertillon books for inmates incarcerated at the Western State Penitentiary.  Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, length and width of head, length of more left middle finger, length of left foot, length of left forearm, height, width of trunk, length of outstretched arms, length of right ear, and length of left little finger.  (While working with offenders detained in Paris’s Palais de Justice in 1882, Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914) used statistical methods to devise a system of bodily measurement intended to identify criminal characteristics.  Bertillon’s methods involved photographing each subject looking directly at the camera and in profile with the camera centered on the right ear.  The subject’s height, length of one foot, arm, and index finger were also recorded.  By the 1890s, Bertillon also recognized that fingerprints provided a means for unique identification of individuals.  Though many scientists, including Francis Galton, criticized on statistical grounds Bertillon’s system of measuring the hands, head, torso, face and limbs as a method of identifying criminal characteristics, the records generated nonetheless proved useful for identifying and keeping track of specific individuals convicted of crimes.) Images are arranged chronologically by inmate number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Journal containing minutes of the proceedings and reports of the Board of Commissioners selected by the Select and Common Councils of the City of Pittsburgh more in pursuance of the Act of the General Assembly to erect the Western State Penitentiary and reports of the Inspectors of the Penitentiary, the Warden, and the Prison Physician, May 20, 1818-May 20, 1835. Information provided is date of meeting, names of those present, and a description of the discussion, text of resolutions passed, and other business transacted. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Records of commitment of prisoners to the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is commitment number, name of person committed, county and court in which tried, more crime of which convicted, sentence imposed, citation of indictment, and signature of the clerk of court. Images are arranged numerically by commitment number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Recommendations sent to the Governor by the Board of Pardons for granting commutation or parole.  A commutation is the changing of a penalty to more a lesser punishment by the pardoning power while a parole is a conditional release of a prisoner having an indeterminate or unexpired sentence.  Information provided is date of recommendation, name of inmate recommended for commutation or parole, the text of the opinion of the Parole Board recommending commutation or parole and the commutation or parole number. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. The first volume indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of inmate and the other two volumes by institution. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which provides legal representation and advice for the Commonwealth. less

Record books of commutations granted to inmates incarcerated at the Eastern State Penitentiary.  Information given is date of reception, prisoner number, name of prisoner, age, more race, place of birth, number of convictions, location of court in which sentenced, nature of crime for which convicted, date and length of sentence, amount of time expired, date of expiration by commutation, and remarks. Images are arranged chronologically by date of reception. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record books of commutations granted to inmates incarcerated at Western State Penitentiary.  Information provided is prisoner number, name of inmate, dates transferred to or returned more from Rockview where applicable, date sentenced, length of sentence, sentence expiration date by commutation, date returned for any violation and sentence imposed for such violation, date of any re-parole, and date of final discharge. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Conduct ledgers which recorded points earned by inmates incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is ledger number, name of inmate, age, crime more for which sentenced, date sentenced, date received, county where sentenced, date of which conduct report entry, sequentially assigned conduct report number, maximum marks reported, number of marks to earn consecution, losses or gains, dates of promotions or reductions, and dates of parole and discharge. less

Record book containing transcripts of contracts between various private vendors and the Board of Property Inspectors for the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is date more of contract, name of vendor, a description of the service or product to be supplied, and the amount to be paid. Images are arranged chronologically by date of contract. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Affidavits signed by inmates received at Eastern State Penitentiary acknowledging the property in their possession at the time of admission.  Information provided is affidavit number, more name of inmate, date received, crime and county of conviction, description of any property in his possession, and signature of the warden. Also included are documents found within affidavit book (1839-1850), including bills of goods sold to the Eastern State Penitentiary (ESP); a list of promissory notes owed to the prison fund as reported by treasurer John Bacon; Court of Quarter Session documents outlining crimes and punishments for men being committed to ESP; extracts from Report of the Chief of the Detective Police and the minutes of the Board of Inspectors, as well as several letters. Correspondence includes a letter from night watchmen to ESP Board of Inspectors requesting a pay increase and a letter from Governor Curtin's personal secretary requesting information on a prisoner's behavior and health in relation to an application of pardon on his behalf. Images are arranged chronologically by date signed by inmate. Miscellaneous documents unarranged. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Convict description and receiving dockets for Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is sequential number assigned for the year, inmate number, name of inmate, race, county more where sentenced, crime for which sentenced, date sentenced, date sentence commenced, calculated maximum and minimum sentence imposed, and such remarks as whether inmate was on detainer, parole violator, transferred, or returned from escape. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Convict docket for Western State Penitentiary.  Information provided is name of convict, crime of which convicted, sentence, date convict sentenced, name of prosecutor, date admitted, more brief physical description of inmate, date discharged, and how discharged. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of convict. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Daily inmate population statistical reports for Western State Penitentiary.  Information provided is date of report, number of inmates in the old prison, number of inmates more in the new prison, number of prisoners received and released, number of prisoners and vacant cells in each block, and the number of night battery men and patients and night nurses in the hospital.  Also given is number of inmates employed in weaving, clothing, brush, broom, steward, construction, electric, hospital, shoes and tailor, Dept. #17, yard, home, battery, north block, and south block occupations, the number excused by the warden, the number excused by the resident physician and the total number employed. Images are arranged chronologically by date of report. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record book of the Board of Pardons for capital cases. Information provided is name of inmate, inmate number, county, date warrant issued, date of execution, more date certificate of execution filed and remarks that general provide dates of applications to Pardon Board, issuance of new warrants, and commutations. Images are arranged chronologically by date of death warrant. Indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which provides legal representation and advice for the Commonwealth. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection have been digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains Board of Pardons reviews of criminal cases, except impeachment, to determine whether clemency should be recommended to the Governor for his or more her approval or disapproval. While the United States' Constitution grants the President of the United States the power to grant pardons, in Pennsylvania the pardoning power is shared between the Board of Pardons and the Governor. The Board of Pardons consists of five members including the Lieutenant Governor who serves as chairman, the Attorney General, and three members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. This collection contains applications made to, and proclamations issued by, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons. Grouped into applications and proclamations and then arranged chronologically by date of action. The applications volumes provide brief narrative case histories and recommendations for pardons or commutations and whether the pardons or commutations were granted. Volume 1 covering the period 1874-1877 provides reasons why the Pardon Board made its recommendations while for the period 1882-1930 records of commutation actions are included. The last volume covering the period 1931-1934 contains mostly commutation records with only a few pardon actions. The proclamation volumes provide the Board's recommendations and reasons for its judgments. less

Descriptive book of inmates incarcerated at Western State Penitentiary.  Information provided is name of inmate, county where sentenced, date sentenced, length of sentence, crime for more which convicted, how often previously convicted, height, physical build, complexion, hair and eye color, age, occupation, place of birth distinguishing marks, date received, and date discharged. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of convict. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Convict registration book for prisoners received at the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is registration number, name of inmate and any alias used, age, place more of birth, whether bound, occupation, complexion, eye and hair color, height, number of convictions, residence of parents, whether can read or write, whether temperate, marital status, whether a property owner, crime of which convicted, sentence imposed, county and court where tried, date sentenced, and occasional remarks on condition of clothing at time of reception. Images are arranged numerically by registration number. Indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Descriptive registers of inmates incarcerated at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate, crime for which convicted, sentence imposed, date sentenced, name more of court in which tried, name of prosecutor, date admitted, date and reason discharged, and a physical description of the inmate including place of birth, age, occupation, race, hair color and type, height, color of eyes, and distinguishing characteristics. Images are arranged numerically by registration number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Discharge books for the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, age at discharge, race, gender, crime for which sentenced, county more where sentenced, date sentenced, length of sentence imposed, date discharged, how discharged, length of time served, occupation while in prison, education received while in prison, weight when received and when discharged, amount earned by inmate in overwork, amount paid on discharge, and place of intended residence. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Descriptive discharge dockets for inmates released from the Eastern State Penitentiary.  Information provided name of prisoner, prisoner number, weight, age at time of discharge, gender, more crime of which convicted, sentence imposed, date of sentencing, date of discharge, method of discharge, duration incarcerated, occupation practiced, education received while incarcerated, intended place of residence after release, and amount of money received upon discharge.  From 1892, the name of the county responsible for sending the inmate to the penitentiary is given and also occasionally the date the prisoner may have been returned to custody.  Sometimes noted is the amount of property owned by the inmate and the inmate’s weight at time received and when discharged. Images are arranged chronologically by date of discharge. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Collection contains court briefs, court dockets, deeds, photographs, newspaper clippings, and general correspondence relating to the acquisition of the Ephrata Cloister by the Commonwealth of more Pennsylvania. Also included are minutes of the Ephrata Cloister Board of Trustees. Ephrata Cloister was organized along the banks of the Cocalico Creek in Lancaster County in 1732 by Georg Conrad Beissel. Ephrata Cloister was a German Pietist community of religious celibates who practiced vegetarianism, adult baptism by total immersion, and held their worship services on Saturdays. Images are Grouped by type of material and arranged variously. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which provides legal representation and advice for the Commonwealth. less

Correspondence relating to routine operations, investigations and related matters concerning the routine daily administration of the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date and more subject of correspondence, name of correspondents. Images are grouped chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

An index of prisoners admitted to the Western State Penitentiary. Although the exact dates of the index are not known, it appears to cover inmates more from the mid-1930s to the early 1950s. The information provided is the name of each inmate, the assigned inmate number, and any additional notes, such as new inmate numbers assigned. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of the inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Register of inmate transfers from the Western State Penitentiary to other prisons. The information provided includes the inmate name and number, the county of residence, more the date of transfer, the transfer destination of the inmate, and any additional remarks. Images are grouped chronologically by date of inmate transfer, and thereunder arranged numerically by inmate number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

The full title of this series is: Reports and Testimony in Relation to Investigations Made by a Subcommittee of the State Board of Charities and more the Board of Trustees, 1890-1896, 1935 and it contains reports, correspondence, and transcripts of testimony taken in investigations conducted by the subcommittee if the State Board of Charities and the Board of trustees into the treatment of prisoners and escape attempts at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided varies with type of document but generally includes date of document, names of inmates and persons giving testimony before the subcommittee, and descriptions of conditions in the facility. Images are arranged chronologically by date of document. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Daily Journals kept by the Superintendent detailing both routine activities and out of the ordinary events at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Also present are more photographs of inmates, newspaper articles, and notices of escapes that are inserted between or pasted onto the pages. Images are grouped chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Letter book of correspondence sent by the Board of Inspectors of the Western State Penitentiary to the Governor's office. Information provided is date of correspondence, more names of correspondents, and transcript of the subject of the correspondence. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Letter press books of correspondence by General Superintendent of the middle District Penitentiary.  Information provided is date of correspondence, names of correspondents, and the body more of the correspondence that reveals details of routine activities of the commissioners and administration. Images are arranged as they were entered in each volume. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Letters sent to and mailed from prisoners incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary (also known as Cherry Hill Prison). Correspondents are usually friends and family members. more Topics include parole, family and financial concerns, illnesses, and daily activities. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record books of medical statistics kept on the inmate population by resident physicians at the Eastern State Penitentiary.  Information provided is name of inmate, date more of reception, inmate number, race, gender, general physical health, general condition of mental health, description of habits, vaccines received, hereditary diseases in the family, number of convictions, place of birth, occupation, and remarks. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Minute Books of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees of the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is dates of meetings or inspections, names more of those present, and description of the observations made or business transacted. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Minutes of the meetings of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees of the Eastern State Penitentiary.  From 1927 these volumes also include entries more relating to Graterford. Information provided is basic operating policies, administrative and fiscal decisions rendered by the Boards, correspondence with the Warden, treasurer reports, statements of receipts and expenditure, and prison population tabulations. Images are arranged chronologically by date of meeting. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection have been digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Minute books of the Board of Inspectors and the Trustees when acting as a parole board at Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of more inmate reviewed for parole, date of parole hearing, description of hearing, and decision rendered. Images are arranged chronologically by date of meeting. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Minutes of the monthly meetings of the Western State Penitentiary Board of Trustees. The minutes are not verbatim, but rather are merely summaries of the more proceedings. Each set of minutes gives the names of the board members present. Matters discussed at each meeting include recommendations made to the governor to parole certain inmates. Other topics discussed are parole violators and delinquents, requisitions, personnel matters, and funding and construction issues for the Western State Penitentiary and Rockview Prison. At the start of each meeting the previous month's minutes were reviewed and approved. The signature of the secretary officially marks the end of each meeting's minutes. Images are arranged chronologically by date of meeting. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Miscellaneous descriptive books for inmates incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is name of inmate, crime for which convicted, sentence imposed, date sentenced, name more of court in which tried, name of prosecutor, date admitted, date and reason discharged, and a physical description of the inmate including place of birth, age, occupation, race, hair color and type, height, color of eyes, and distinguishing characteristics. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Records of paroles and respites granted by the Governor under the provisions of the Act of 1909 and subsequent acts and of paroles revoked. Information more provided is name of warden, name of penitentiary, name of inmate paroled or respited, crime for which sentenced, penalty imposed, date parole or respite was issued, period of respite in capital cases, and reason for a revocation of parole. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by name of inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which provides legal representation and advice for the Commonwealth. less

Date of discharge book for paroled inmates at the Eastern State Penitentiary.  Information provided is age, race, gender, county, crime for which convicted, minimum and more maximum sentence, number of convictions, fine, date received, date discharged, date sentenced, date minimum sentence expired, date maximum sentence expired, any dates returned from parole and comments. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Statistical record book of inmates paroled from Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is parole number, register number, race, violations, recommitments, deaths, other prisons in which more incarcerated, whether discharged, whether pardoned, and whether in the army or other institutions.  Also given is a breakdown of the inmate population by native or foreign born. Images are arranged numerically by parole number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Physician record books of prisoners incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is name of prisoner, prisoner number, age, race, date of examination, more date of birth, nationality and occupation of father, nationality of mother, whether most resembles father or mother, general health, general appearance, date of vaccination, diseases and accidents suffered, history of past nervous or mental disorder, appetite, any problems with sleep, and problems with the bowels or urine, any evidence of hernia, general temperament, any drug habits or tobacco habits, pulse, condition of heart, condition of lungs, condition of thorax, condition of muscles, condition of eyes, condition of ears, mental condition, general remarks, and signature of physician. less

Index of prisoners confined at the Western State Penitentiary.Information provided is name of inmate and the sequentially assigned inmate number. Images are grouped chronologically by more volume and arranged thereunder alphabetically by surname of inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Indexes to the inmate population of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Information provided is name of inmate, folio number or inmate number, and address or more remarks. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of inmate. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Register of inmates sentenced to the Western State Penitentiary. Each entry provides the inmate number, inmate name, date of sentence, date of discharge, date received more at the prison, county of residence, color, grade, occupation, and nature of the crime. Notes, such as if the prisoner was paroled, transferred to another prison, or died in prison, are also present. Images are grouped chronologically by date of inmate sentencing, and thereunder arranged numerically by inmate number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record book of inmates paroled and discharged from the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, date sentenced, calculated times for more minimum and maximum sentence, dates for expiration of the calculated minimum and maximum sentences, date released, date returned for any parole violation, maximum sentence imposed for any parole violation, date of final discharge. Images are arranged numerically by inmate number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record books of prisoners received at the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is prisoner number, name of prisoner, any alias employed by inmate, more date convicted, date sentenced, date received, age, race, place of birth, number of convictions, county and court in which convicted, crime for which convicted, date of death where applicable, date of parole, date of escape where applicable, date of return where applicable, date of re-parole where applicable, date of discharge and any remarks. less

Descriptive books for prisoners received at Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, date received, age, race, gender, county, crime for more which convicted, minimum and maximum sentence, number of convictions, fine, date received, date sentenced, date minimum sentence expired, and date maximum sentence expired. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record book of the Board of Pardons for capital cases. Information provided is name of inmate, inmate number, county, date warrant issued, date of execution, more date certificate of execution filed and remarks that general provide dates of applications to Pardon Board, issuance of new warrants, and commutations. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by name of inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which provides legal representation and advice for the Commonwealth. less

Record book of county and federal inmates paroled and discharged from Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is reception number, name of inmate, date sentenced, length more of sentence, crime for which sentenced, date discharged, and number of days served. Images are grouped alphabetically by county and a listing of federal prisoners and arranged thereunder chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of inmate. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record book of maximum sentences imposed upon inmates at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is prisoner number, name of prisoner, date sentenced, maximum more sentence, crime of which convicted, date upon which expiration of maximum sentence fell, and date released. less

Record of men paroled from the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is registration number, name of inmate, place of residence, where employed, name and more address of employer, date paroled, dates of monthly reports, and date absolutely released. less

Minute Books of the Board of Inspectors and Board of Trustees of the Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is dates of meetings or inspections, names more of those present, and description of the observations made or business transacted. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record of special punishments imposed upon inmates incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date of entry, inmate number, name of inmate, more description of the infraction by inmate that resulted in the special punishment, date and hour received or released from solitary confinement, number of strokes administered and by whom, and any remarks. less

Weekly newspaper published by the inmates of the Pennsylvania Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date of publication, names of inmates involved in various more activities, and descriptions of noteworthy events and activities. less

Visitor registers for the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is date of visit, name of visitor and their place of residence. Images are arranged chronologically more by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record of inmates incarcerated at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon who attended school. Information provided is surname of inmate, date left school and whether left more school for work, parole or discharge. In the front of the volume is a list of the names of parole violators. Images are arranged numerically by assigned number. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record of school examination questions on history, grammar, arithmetic, physiology, spelling, and civil government that were used by instructors who taught in the school at more the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Also present is a printed copy of the Terman Group Test of Mental Ability for Grades 7 to 12 prepared by Lewis M. Terman of Stanford University. Images are arranged sequentially by curriculum structure. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record of offenses committed by prisoners while at the Industrial Reformatory at Huntingdon. Information provided is date of offense, prisoner number, surname of prisoner, name more of person by whom reported, description of offense, and description of any punishment imposed. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings, notices, photographs, and related materials concerning the Eastern State Penitentiary. Images are arranged chronologically by date of item. This collection is more part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Record books containing raw statistical data on inmates incarcerated at the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, name of inmate, age category, race, more gender, marital status, whether widowed or divorced, whether habitual or occasional drinker, number of convictions, whether could read or write, whether kept bound, and any former inmate number. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Time books for sentences of inmates at Eastern State Penitentiary.  Information provided is, inmate number, crime for which convicted, sentence imposed, date sentenced, number of more years and months served, and number of convictions. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Time ledger for length of sentences of inmates paroled at Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is inmate number, minimum time to expiration of sentence, and more occasionally the date paroled. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Register of visitors to Western State Penitentiary. Information provided is date of visit, name of visitor, from whence visitor arrived, and destination of the visitor. more Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Daily journals kept by the wardens of the Eastern State Penitentiary. Information provided is daily account of activities in the facility including reception and discharge more of prisoners. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. less

Journals kept by the warden of daily activities at the New Eastern State Penitentiary at Graterford. Information provided is date of entry, name of warden more or acting warden, name of deputy warden, number of inmates received, number of inmates transferred, number of inmates discharged, number of misconducts reported, and a description of any noteworthy events that occurred in the facility on that date. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Justice which administers the state correctional institutions for the Commonwealth. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

A record of the 34,526 names of Pennsylvania veterans appearing on Pennsylvania monuments. Prepared from a record in the Pennsylvania State Library on February 7, more 1958 that was originally compiled by the United States Department of the Interior. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Applicant files include patient name, date of admission, rank, and other personal information. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs more which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of examinations of candidates seeking appointments as surgeons or assistant surgeons. Information about each candidate generally includes name, postal address, county of residence, more and age, the institution from which he graduated, the date he was examined, and the standard score achieved on the exam. Remarks concerning where the person was assigned or whether he resigned also regularly appear. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of candidate. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

"Images include several subjects including: Alphabetical Rolls are arranged alphabetically by the soldiers surnames. Entries usually give the name, rank, civilian occupation, and residence, the more unit, regiment, company, and commanding officer, and the date and place where the roll was taken. Particulars about sickness or injuries are also sometimes noted. Descriptive Lists of Deserters give the names, ages, places of birth, height, hair and eye color, civilian occupations, and ranks of deserters, the units, regiments, and companies to which they were assigned, and the dates and places from which they deserted. Muster-In Rolls usually list the name, age, rank, unit, regiment, and company of the soldier, the date and place where enrolled, the name of the person who mustered him in, the term of enlistment, the date of mustering in, and the name of the commanding officer. Remarks concerning promotions and assignments are sometimes recorded. Muster-Out Rolls include dated lists ordinarily give the soldiers name, age, rank, unit, regiment and company, the date, place, and person who mustered him in, the period of enlistment, and the name of the commanding officer. Particulars concerning pay earned, promotions, capture by the enemy and the like also regularly appear. Muster and Descriptive Rolls provide the name, age, town or county and state or kingdom of birth, civilian occupation, complexion, height, eye and hair color, and rank, the unit, regiment, company and commanding officer, and the amount of money received for pay, bounties, and clothing. Rolls for assigned United States black troops are included in this group. Included throughout are such related materials as regimental accounts of action, and correspondence related to infractions of military procedures, correspondence from soldiers addressed to the governor expressing grievances or petitioning for promotion. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. In addition, some images are digitized and available on another platform. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection." less

Annual reports relating to Soldiers' Orphan Schools and their locations with regard to students, teachers, finance, education, and inspection of facilities and operations. The reports more are generally consistent, providing annual statistical tables usually exhibiting orders issued, student admissions, discharges, deaths, transfers, parentage, punishments, school population (student and teachers), list of "sixteeners," and educational status. Often pictures of school buildings and students accompany the reports. Also included are inspection reports summarizing the quality of facilities, clothing, and teaching. In addition, there are principal reports discussing the general condition of the school's morality, religion, education, and facilities. For the year 1886, only the inspection report is available. Images are arranged chronologically by year, and thereunder by category or school. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

List of Students who Died at the Soldiers' Orphan School is a register of student deaths providing: name of student, birth date, county location of more school, name of school, date of death, cause of death, and remarks. Often there is no specification as to the cause of death. Images are arranged chronologically by year of death. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

List of Soldiers' Orphans Leaving School, 1883, 1886-1888, 1894, 1903 information includes: names of students discharged from orphan schools or homes, providing names of principals more and locations of schools, and date of discharge. Images are arranged in volumes by year, thereunder alphabetically by orphan school, and then alphabetically by orphan home. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

The series contains both standard printed and handwritten forms signed by draft commissioners for each man who was conscientiously scrupulous on the subject of bearing more arms. Little personal information is found on the forms aside from the conscientious objectors names and counties of residence along with the dates. There are also lists of those exempted from certain wards. Several counties are missing including Luzerne and Wyoming. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of soldiers the 48th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, Companies A-K (1861), the 1st Artillery, 43rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps, Batteries A-H (1861-1864), more Battery M of the 5th Artillery (1861), the 122nd Regiment, Company K, Pennsylvania Volunteer Emergency Militia (1863), and the 1st Battalion of the 22nd Regiment, United States Cavalry, Companies A-D (1863). Information on commissioned officers is limited to names, ranks, dates of appointments, and remarks concerning promotions. Typical entries for non-commissioned officers give the soldiers names, ages, heights, complexions, birthplaces, previous occupations, and eye and hair color, the dates, places, and terms of enlistment, the names of persons who enlisted the recruits, and the regiment and company to which each recruit was attached. Information concerning the death, desertion, discharge, promotion, rank, or transfer of soldiers is also frequently recorded. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Lists from the Board of Medical Examiners naming those who passed the medical examination addressed to Governor Andrew Curtin. Information provided about each applicant includes more name, town and county of residence, age, rank assigned, and the standard score achieved by each candidate. The score was determined by a careful consideration of written answers provided by candidates to prepared examination questions. Those who achieved a standard score of 7-10 were judged qualified to be surgeons and those achieving a score of 5-6 were qualified as assistant surgeons. Any candidate achieving a score of less than 5 was deemed unfit for any medical post. Also found in the series are separate lists of the names of surgeons and assistant surgeons together with the names of the military units to which they were assigned. Includes letters from examiners concerning individual candidates. Images are chronologically by date of exam, and thereunder in descending order of examination score. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Serial number indexes and compensation application batch sheets from the Pennsylvania Korean War Bonus Program. These records provide a listing of those who were recipients more of the Korean War bonus, and therefore a listing of Pennsylvanians who served in the Korean War. While they are the most complete records of Korean War veterans in the archives, they are not fully inclusive as some veterans may not have applied for the bonus. They provide the veterans name, serial number, number of months of domestic and foreign service, and occasionally the home address of the recipient. A serial number is necessary to search these records. The original bonus files no longer exist. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Images of a list showing the names of orphans and their date of admission at Chester Springs, Harford, and Uniontown Soldiers' Orphan School. At the more end of the list is a summary table showing monthly totals. less

Completed in 1866, these lists are mostly official forms issued by the War Department that include each dissenters name, age, height, complexion, eye and hair more color, state or kingdom of birth, and where, when, and for what term enlisted. The lists frequently also provide information regarding where and when the person deserted and the location where he might have been found. Other lists provide only the names and residences of deserters and occasional notations stating they were not found. Also present are descriptive lists of the number of deserters broken down by military organization. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of the hospitalization and treatment of sick and wounded Pennsylvania soldiers. Entries are dated and usually record the name, company and regiment of more each soldier, the disease or wound that he suffered, and the place where he was hospitalized, including Washington, D.C., New York, and Camp Dennison, Ohio. In some cases, however, the persons residence is mentioned along with facts regarding his date of discharge, transfer or death. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

These medical examinations completed by candidates for regimental surgeons tested the candidates' knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. Attached to each thesis is information providing more each candidates full postal address, the name of the medical institution from which he received his training, date of graduation, age, number of years in active practice, the names of hospital clinics where he worked and names of surgeons under whom he studied. According to law, medical officers serving Pennsylvania regiments had to first be examined by a state medical board. Several boards of examiners met as the war continued and the need for surgeons increased. Images are grouped by examination dates. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of soldiers attached to the 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers during the Mexican War. Information appearing includes the soldiers names, commanders, companies, regiments, dates mustered more in, and dates discharged. Remarks regarding transfers, desertions, disabilities, and deaths are regularly recorded. Also found is a list of certificates payable to veterans or their families that provide names, ranks, companies, the amounts of the certificates and to whom the certificates were payable. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of the soldier. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

This series contains meeting minutes of the State Veterans Commission, as well as meeting handouts, statistical reports done by the Commission and budget reports. Also more present are correspondence and other Commission administrative materials. The incoming and outgoing correspondence is primarily with officers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and other state and federal veterans agencies. Other administrative files in the series include Senate and House bills relating to the Commission, audits, news releases, photographs, questionnaires and resumes for prospective Commission members. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Contains approximately thirty discharge certificates for recruits who served with federal (Army, Navy, and Marine Corps) or state (Pennsylvania Militia or National Guard) military units. more Generally the documents give the names, ranks, birthplaces, ages (at enlistment), occupations, races, heights, and hair and eye colors, the dates and places where enlisted and discharged, the reasons for discharge, the terms of enlistment, and the branch of the service and unit to which each soldier was assigned. Some certificates were typed in the Twentieth Century, apparently to provide veterans with a service record for pension purposes. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

The Admission and Medical Examination Book includes the following information on each patient: date, age during admission into the Home, rank, company and regiment, nativity, more social condition, address of nearest friend(s), register number, and type of disability. Images are arranged chronologically. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

The Death Record Book includes the following information on each patient: name, date of admittance, company and regiment, date of enlistment, date of death, age, more place of birth, where admitted from, cause of death, place of interment and remarks. Images are arranged chronologically. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of patient offenses and disciplinary action taken. Information about each offender includes name of the patient, date, register number and pensioner number. Images more are indexed internally and arranged alphabetically by surname. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A general record of members including: name, register number, rank, company and regiment, name of war, months in service, pension amount per month, date of more admission, county admitted from, place of residence, nativity, social condition, occupation, ability to read and write, disability type, religious affiliation, and remarks. Images are indexed internally and arranged alphabetically by surname. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

The record includes each patients': name, date of admission, rank, company and regiment, home number, hospital number, disease type, religious affiliation, social condition, address of more nearest friend, type of treatment received, results of treatment, discharged, died, transferred, granted furlough, etc., and remarks. Images are arranged as entered in the volume. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Hospital records including: name, date of admittance, type of disease, date of discharge, date of death, name of nearest friend, effects or personal belongings, final more disposition of the body after death, and a surgeons post-death statement. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

The histories include each patients': name, date, register number, hospital number, description and history of stay at the Home, admission date, discharge date, description of more ailment, date and cause of death. Images are indexed internally and arranged alphabetically by surname. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Patient record books include: patient name, register number, application number, date of birth, place of birth, place of residence, occupation, names and addresses of nearest more relatives, social condition, number of months in service, ability to read and write, religious affiliation, church name and cemetery name. In addition they also list: patients military service includes place and date of enlistment, rank attained, company and regiment, place and date of discharge, reason for discharge, engagements participated in, information such as whether he was wounded, disabled, or captured in battle. Also shown are pension certificate number, monthly pension rate, physician remarks and general remarks. The form and layout of the information changes somewhat over the years. Images are indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of patient. The index for each volume may be used to find each individual. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Roster of Admissions, April 12, 1864-May 21, 1872. Arranged by admittance date, entries list the veterans name, age, place of birth, number, date of admittance, more disease and the result of treatment. Particulars concerning the date that a patient was released or died are frequently recorded, and from time to time data about operations or amputations performed on the individual are also noted. Descriptive List, Soldier's Home, Philadelphia, June 1, 1866-March 12, 1867. Arranged according to the dates that the descriptive list entries were written. The House Register can be used as an index for this subseries. The listings show the veterans' names, ages, marital status, nativity, number of children if any, previous occupations, ranks, regiments, companies, and residences prior to enlistment, the places and dates of enlistment, the places where they were wounded, the places and dates of military discharge, the nature of the disabilities suffered, the amounts of pension received, and the reasons they were unable to support themselves. Additional information contained in the entries includes the dates that admissions to the home were approved, the dates and the reasons why persons were discharged from the home, the wards and bed numbers of each patient, and the names of two vouchers and their postal addresses. House Register, Soldier's Home, Philadelphia, December 13, 1864-March 28, 1872. The entries are grouped alphabetically by patients surnames. Data appearing includes the persons names, wards and bed numbers, the dates of admission and discharge, and the Descriptive List page number. Muster Roll of Pennsylvania Soldiers Admitted to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, Central Branch, Dayton, Ohio, November 12, 1880. A record of Pennsylvania soldiers admitted to the home from 1867 to 1880. Entries list the veterans names, numbers, companies, regiments, disabilities, barracks numbers, amounts of pension received per month, and the dates of death or discharge from the home. The muster roll is arranged alphabetically by soldiers' surnames. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Record book kept by Pennsylvania Surgeon General Dr. Henry H. Smith of 213 candidates examined by the State Medical Board commencing July 28, 1862. Numbered more sequentially by exam, the information given for each candidate includes the date of examination, candidate's name, post office of residence, county of residence, age, name of the institution from which graduated, year of graduation, and standard score received on the examination. A remarks column records whether a candidate was accepted unanimously, by a lesser vote, or rejected. Images are arranged chronologically by date of examination. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of claims of arrears and bounty due to Pennsylvania Volunteers who fought and died in combat during the Civil War. Entries generally show more soldiers' names, ranks, companies, and regiments, the dates and places of death, the claim numbers, the dates of the certificates and of filing, the monetary amount received, and the applicants' names, postal addresses and relationship to the soldier. Remarks which record why a claim was rejected, for example, because a soldier was drafted or was a substitute, also appear. Images are arranged by dates claims were received. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of surgeons and assistant surgeons who served in the Pennsylvania volunteers. Information found about each surgeon and assistant surgeon includes name, date mustered-in, more dates of promotions, the names of the regiments to which assigned, and the date they resigned or were mustered-out. Images are arranged numerically by regiment, and thereunder chronologically by date of appointment. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

The record contains the names of all soldiers and sailors from Pennsylvania who served in the Spanish-American War, as shown by the Muster-In and Muster-Out more Rolls. This is the second edition of a publication compiled by Thomas J. Stewart, Adjutant General of Pennsylvania. Many of the lists of service members are prefaced by a brief narrative history of the infantry regiment, cavalry troop, or naval militia. Enlistee information includes name, rank, company, residence, enrollment date, muster-in date, and muster-out date. Also includes a List of Abbreviations, various Lists of Officers and Men from the State of Pennsylvania, and an Index. Images are arranged numerically by unit and then alphabetically by surname of soldier or sailor. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Reports of draft commissioners giving number drafted, number of substitutes, number exempted, number never reported, number volunteered in lieu of draft, number deserted, aggregate number more drafted, etc. by township. Images are arranged by county and thereunder sequentially by date of entry. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Ledger providing a record of sick and wounded soldiers in Pennsylvania during 1862. Entries usually list the soldiers' names, residences, companies and regiments, terms of more service, places and names of persons mustering them in, the diseases or impairments suffered, and the hospital administering treatment. Written remarks regarding promotions, desertions, deaths, and discharges are also frequently found as well. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

A record of surgeons and assistant surgeons employed by Pennsylvania during the Civil War. Information about each surgeon or assistant surgeon includes: name, county of more residence, date of commission, and the date from which rank was held. Occasional remarks note commissions returned, canceled, or other changes in status. Images are grouped alphabetically by surname of surgeon or assistant surgeon. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Depositions of drafted men who were refused substitutes because they had already been sworn into service, depositions by substitutes swearing to assume and perform all more duties and obligations, and depositions for substitutes by individuals for whom they substituted. Information appearing includes the substitutes' names, signatures, townships, and counties, the dates, and the names of the persons for whom the substitute was acting as surrogate. Images are grouped by county. This collection is part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs which is responsible for administering the Pennsylvania National Guard, and administers various programs of assistance to veterans. less

Images of certification registers for the Assistant First and Second Grade Foremen. Information provided about each foreman includes name, place of birth, place of residence, more age, inspection district, date and number of certificate, name of mine and mine operator, length and nature of service, the mine district number, and the report number and date. Second Grade Foreman registers begin in 1923, and First Grade Foreman registers begin in 1938. First and Second Grade registers are found within the same volumes for 1938-1951 and 1962-1963. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of certification records created to comply with registration, training, and examination standards for foremen as specified in the act of June 9, 1911. Information more provided from the copies of the certificate includes the name, place of birth, and age of the foreman; a description of the length and nature of his service; the date and number of the certificate; and the name of the Chief of the Department of Mines. The volume entitled "Certificates of Service" provides such information on each foreman as name, place of birth, age, length and nature of service, date of certificate, name of mine and mine operator, inspection district and report number. less

Images of certification records created to comply with registration, training, and examination standards for foremen specified in the act of June 9, 1911. Information is more presented in register format and includes the mine district number; the name, residence, place of birth, and age of the electrician; the length and nature of service; the date and number of the certificate; and the report number and date. The last volume also contains RG/045/B/6- Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Fire Boss Examiners, for the years 1962 and 1963. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of certification records created to comply with registration, training, and examination standards for foremen specified in the act of June 9, 1911. The first more nine volumes cover the years 1912 through 1923 and include the following information in certificate form: the name, place of birth, and age of the examiner; a description of the length and nature of his service (experience); date and number of the certificate; and the name of the Chief of the Department of Mines. From 1923 on, the volumes are presented in register format and provide the mine district number; the name, residence, place of birth, and age of the examiner; the length and nature of service; the date and number of the certificate; and the report number and date. The last volume also contains RG/045/B/5- Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Electricians, 1939-1963, for the years 1962-1963. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of certification books required to be kept of foremen under statutes designed to protect the health and safety of persons employed in and about more bituminous coal mines. From 1903 to 1923 data is presented in certificate form and includes the name, mine district, place of birth, and age of the foreman; a description of the length and nature of his service (experience); the date and number of the certificate; and the name of the Chief of the Department of Mines. After 1923, the information is recorded in register format with internal indexes, and includes the mine district number; the name, residence, place of birth, and age of the applicant; the length and nature of the person's service; the date and number of the certificate; and the report number and date. The last volume also contains Bituminous Mine Certification Records for Second Grade Forman, 1903-1963 {series #45.8} for the years 1962-1963. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of certification books that were required to be kept of foreman to comply with statutes that provided for the health and safety of persons more employed in and about the bituminous mines. From 1903 to 1923 data is presented in certificate form and includes the name, mine district, place of birth, and age of the foreman; a description of the length and nature of his service (experience); the date and number of the certificate; and the name of the Chief of the Department of Mines. After 1923, the information is recorded in register format with internal indexes, and includes the mine district number; the name, residence, place of birth, and age of the applicant; the length and nature of the person's service; the date and number of the certificate; and the report number and date. The last volume also contains Bituminous Mine Certification Records for First Grade Foreman, {series #45.7} for the years 1962-1963. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Mine accident registers providing documentation on mining accidents for the numerous Anthracite Coal Districts. Information provided within each report includes name of the inspector, name more of mine, name of the injured miner, mine district number, date of the accident, cause of accident, whether fatal, whether the accident occurred inside or outside the mine, citizenship status, nationality, job classification, marital status, and the number of children. Images are indexed alphabetically by Accident Victims, 1899-1918, 1924-1972 and then arranged numerically by district, and thereunder chronologically by date of report. This collection is part of the Department of Mines and Mineral Industries whose objectives include: protecting coal miners from unsafe working conditions, enforcing the anthracite and bituminous coal mining laws of the Commonwealth, inspecting mines and collieries, investigating serious accidents, and supervision of the examination and certification of applicants for certain mining jobs. less

Images of cash books, daybooks, ledgers, journals, receipt book, vouchers, payroll requisitions, and related types of records kept by the Wardens of the Port of more Philadelphia. Information provided varies with type of record but generally documents revenue received and expenditures made by the Wardens in the course of carrying out their duties. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of Certificates of ship masters certifying the name of the ship master, ownership of the vessel, and certifying that no foreigners have any share more in the property of the vessel. Also present are bonds to the king by the ship master and merchant attesting to the same. Information provided on the certificates is name of the ship master, type of vessel, name of vessel, where anchored, ship burthen in tons, number of any guns mounted on the vessel, number of crew members, number of crew members who were His Majesty's subjects, where the vessel was bound and also the next port after that to which bound, name of naval officer by whom surveyed, and date of certificate. The bonds to the king give the date of the bond, name of the shipmaster, name of the vessel, name of merchant providing bond, amount of the bond, and date of the bond. less

Images of declarations made before the governor or deputy governor in pursuance to "an Act made in September et octavo William III Regis Entitled An more Act for Preventing Frauds and Regulating Abuses in the Plantation Trade." Information provided is date of declaration, name and signature of the person making the declaration, name of vessel, name of ship master, type of vessel, tonnage of vessel, where and when vessel was constructed, name of current owner, and declaration that "no foreigner directly or indirectly hath any share or part of interest therein." less

Images of an account of vessels arrived kept by Captain Nathaniel Falconer, Health Officer of the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date of arrival, more description of vessel, name of vessel, name of commander, name of port from which last sailed, record of vessels visited and fee collected, and the number of passengers and servants on each vessel. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Images of a register of the names of passengers and servants arrived at the Port of Philadelphia that was returned to Health Officer Captain Nathaniel more Falconer by the commanders of the vessels. Information provided is date of entry, name of vessel, name of commander, and name of each passenger and servant. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Images of letter books of correspondence exchanged by Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia with a variety of correspondents including most prominently the Governors or more members of their staff. Information provided is date of correspondence, names of correspondents, and transcripts of the letters. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of record books containing minutes of the meetings of the Wardens of the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date and place of meeting, more names of those present, and a description of the business transacted. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of records of indentures of apprenticeship to river pilots. Information provided is date of indenture, name of apprentice, name of pilot, term of indenture more in years and months, and conditions of the indenture agreement. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of record books of ships piloted. Information provided is date of entry, name of vessel, name of commander, name of pilot, from whence sailed, more and the number of persons on board. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Information provided is name of pilot, place of residence, date bonded, and the name, occupation and place of residence of the person who stood as more security on behalf of the pilot. Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Registers of vessels arriving and clearing the port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date of arrival or clearance, name of vessel, from whence or to more where bound, name of owner or consignor, name of pilot on the inward leg, name of pilot on the outward leg, draught of water and signature of the captain. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of certificates of ship masters certifying the name of the ship master, ownership of the vessel, and certifying that no foreigners have any share more in the property of the vessel. Also present are bonds to the king by the ship master and merchant attesting to the same. Information provided on the certificates is name of the ship master, type of vessel, name of vessel, where anchored, ship burthen in tons, number of any guns mounted on the vessel, number of crew members, number of crew members who were His Majesty's subjects, where the vessel was bound and also the next port after that to which bound, name of naval officer by whom surveyed, and date of certificate. The bonds to the king give the date of the bond, name of the shipmaster, name of the vessel, name of merchant providing bond, amount of the bond, and date of the bond. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of record books of surveys of damaged cargoes. Information provided in the earliest volume is date of survey, name and type of vessel, name more of captain, and an inventory of damaged cargo giving the package or container number, mark stamped on the container, and type of container. Commencing with the second volume in 1786, a standardized form is employed giving date of survey, name of commander, name of vessel, port from whence last sailed, and the result of the examination of the cargo giving a description of the nature of any damage found. less

Images of record books revealing names of pilots and dates of bonds for the first, second and third rate pilots, accounts of anchors and cables more received by the wardens, and daily attendance record of the Wardens of the Port. Information provided in the attendance record is the name of the warden, dates of attendance, and amount he was paid. less

Images of registers of vessels recorded in the tonnage office for payment of tonnage duty. Information provided is date of entry, name of vessel, name more of commander, name of port from whence or to where bound, name of person by whom owned, number of tons, duty per ton, and amount paid. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Published and unpublished reports submitted to the Governor by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission concerning the activities of the Commission, funds appropriated by the legislature for more the various Commission programs, and historical markers erected by the Commission. These include the First Report of the Historical Commission of Pennsylvania (Lancaster: 1915), the Fiftieth Anniversary Reprint of the First Report of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission (Lancaster: 1964), the Second Report of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission (1918), the Third Report of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission (1922), The Marking of Historical Sites of Early Pennsylvania (Fourth Report of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission) (Harrisburg: 1926), and the Fifth Report of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission (1931). The second, third and fourth reports contain the texts of numerous historical markers and the fifth report contains updates on archaeological excavations at Clemson's Island in the Susquehanna River near Halifax in Dauphin County, the Book Mound near Academia in Juniata County, and at Safe Harbor in Lancaster County. The Sixth Report of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission, 1931-1937 (Harrisburg: 1937) is represented only by a set of photocopies and the reports for 1938 and 1944 are typescript drafts. Also included are biennial reports, bulletins, activities reports, and special reports to the Governor of the accomplishments of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Images are arranged chronologically by date of report. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of transcripts prepared under Works Progress Administration Project #20837 of the eleven-volume "Index to Records of Aliens' Declarations of Intentions and/or Oaths of Allegiance, more 1789-1880" in the custody of The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Information provided is name of immigrant, country of former allegiance, court where application was filed, and the date of the declaration of intention and/or oath of allegiance. The index lists records from five courts: Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas (CP); Philadelphia Court of Quarter Sessions (QS); Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Eastern District (SC); United States Circuit Court, Philadelphia (CC); United States District Court (DC). Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of naturalized person. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Transcripts of the lists of the names of members of crews of vessels arriving and departing the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is name of more crewmember, date of list on which name appears, and page where name will be found. This group of images is an index to Transcripts of Chronological List of Masters and Crews, 1798-1880, which is also digitized and available online. Images are arranged alphabetically by name of crewmember. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Printed, typed, and mimeographed biennial, annual, organizational, decade, accomplishment, specific powers, legislative, and activity reports issued by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Information varies more with type of report but generally includes date, name of author, and the subject. Miscellaneous reports include a report on the State Records Center, a manual on the establishment of historic districts in Pennsylvania, a study on reinvesting in Pennsylvania's heritage, and a report on maintenance and repairs needed at sites and museums administered by the PHMC. Images are grouped by type of report and arranged thereunder chronologically by date of report. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Arrivals and Clearances of Vessels, 1783-1880

Crew lists giving the names of the members of the crews serving on each vessel. These lists were originally kept under the provisions of "An more Act for the Government and Regulation of Seamen in the Merchant Service" passed by the United States Congress on July 20, 1790 and supplementary acts passed February 28, 1808 and July 20, 1840. For each vessel listed also may be given the names of the crewmen, their ages and places of birth, height, wages, hospital money, time of service, and occasional comments regarding race. Images are arranged chronologically by date of crew list. This collection is indexed in Transcripts of Alphabetical List of Crews, 1798-1880, which is also available online. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Images of a physical inventory of records held be every county in Pennsylvania to determine their condition, importance for preservation of informational content and need more for conservation treatment. The original county records survey database was located on the Department of education mainframe and this information was then converted to seven silver negative microfiche and to four negative rolls of 35mm microfilm. Printed versions were also placed in binders. The microfiche, microfilm and binders are all accessible in the search room. The information was collected for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission funded Pennsylvania County Records Survey and Planning Study, 1984-1985. Information provided for each series is name of records, name of creating office, title of record group, the date span covered, cubic footage, location code, and VASM number (a unique numbering system used during the project to sort data for computer use). Images are arranged alphabetically by County, thereunder by Office, and then thereunder by Department or function. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Images of inventory sheets generated from data originally on computer tape. These were also converted to seven silver negative microfiche, to four silver negative 35mm more microfilm, and paper copies were printed and placed in binders. The microfiche, microfilm and binders are all accessible in the search room. The computer tape was used to run a program produced by the Department of Education. The information was collected for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission funded Pennsylvania County Records Survey and Planning Study, 1984-1985. Information provided for each record group is title, date span, cubic footage, location code, and VASM number (a unique numbering system used during the project to sort data for computer use). Images are arranged alphabetically by office and then by record series. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Images of a copy of the published guide (Bulletin No. 774, No. 4 of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission Series) and the accompanying records created by more the Historical Records Survey of the manuscript collections held by county historical societies, museums, public libraries, and college and university libraries. Completed by the Historical Records Survey, Division of Professional Service Projects, WPA. Edited by Margaret S. Eliot and S.K. Stevens, Pennsylvania Historical Commission, Department of Public Instruction, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bulletin #774, No. 4 of Historical Commission Services. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

"Full Series Title is: Harrisburg Unit Unpublished Manuscripts, including Guide to the Manuscript Collections and Holdings of the Archives Division of the Pennsylvania State Library, more and the Published Pennsylvania Archives, 8th and 9th series. An unpublished typescript entitled "Index of Votes of Pennsylvania Assembly, Page Reference to Daily Sessions of Pennsylvania Assembly" for the Pennsylvania Archives, Eighth Series edited by Director of the State Library Joseph L. Rafter under the Direction of Superintendent of Public Instruction Francis B. Haas. Also present is an unpublished typescript of "Guide to the Manuscript Collections and Holdings of the Archives Division and The Pennsylvania State Library" compiled and edited by Irene L. Cunningham of the Department of Public Instruction for the Pennsylvania Archives, Ninth Series. Images are arranged by publication and thereunder in alphabetical order. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection." less

Images of transcript of index prepared under Works Progress Administration Project 11791 from original Philadelphia Department of Public Health records deposited with the Genealogical Society more of Pennsylvania at 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia. The index covers three types of records: returns by sextons of churches and superintendents of cemeteries that were accompanied by physician's certificates, registers of deaths without information on place of burial (1833-1837), and registers of deaths providing information on place of burial (1836-1860). Information provided is the name of the deceased person, name of cemetery, occasionally the names of parents, date and cause of death, age at death in years and months, and name of physician. Note that the records do not cover all parts of the city, though an increasing number of cemeteries are represented beginning in the 1850s. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of deceased. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Images of inventory of the Board of Canal Commissioners' Map Books, 1810-1881 prepared by Division of Archives and Manuscripts Associate Archivist Martha L. Simonetti. Information more provided is a detailed listing of the canal commission maps in the Records of the Board of Canal Commissioners among the Records of the Land Office (RG-17). The inventory is keyed to the descriptive guide by Hubertis M. Cummings published in 1959 under the title Pennsylvania Board of Canal Commissioners' Records with Allied Records of Canal Companies Chartered by the Commonwealth, Descriptive Index. Information provided is the map number, title, date, dimensions, name of designer or draftsmen, and the page number upon which the map is described in Pennsylvania Board of Canal Commissioners' Records with Allied Records of Canal Companies Chartered by the Commonwealth, Descriptive Index. Images are arranged sequentially by page number on which map is referenced in Pennsylvania Board of Canal Commissioners' Records with Allied Records of Canal Companies Chartered by the Commonwealth, Descriptive Index by Hubertis M. Cummings. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945 less

Images of inventory questionnaire forms documenting churches and synagogues across Pennsylvania. Information provided on the questionnaire forms is both the official name and the name more by which the congregation was most commonly known, address of congregation, date originally formed, date of formal organization, and the name of founder or mother church body. Also given are any changes in the name over time, any former addresses and dates of occupancy, method of organization, information on any properties purchased or sold together with the dates of such transactions and the names of sellers or purchasers. Also noted is the type of building occupied, date building was erected, dates consecrated and dedicated, and architectural characteristics. Also given is name of first settled pastor or rabbi and his secular occupation, name of then current pastor or rabbi and date commenced service, status of administrative records and minute books, and information on Sunday Schools, published and unpublished histories, directories, registers of baptisms, births, deaths, marriages, membership, and cemeteries. Accompanying the inventory forms, brochures, programs, and photographs also may be found. Disclaimer: Additional records from this series are available on Ancestry.com in the Pennsylvania, U.S., WPA Church Archives, 1937-1940 collection, which covers the contents of microfilm rolls #298-299 and 3258-3313. Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Archive inventories, typed manuscripts, and correspondence relating to inventories conducted at each of the county archives by the Division of Community Service Programs of the more Pennsylvania Historical Survey. Maps, blueprints and historical background of archive facilities are occasionally included. Also present are published inventory guides for these counties: Berks, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Lancaster, Lawrence, Washington and Wayne. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of field notes and pre-final and final typed drafts of biographical entries for a projected but never published biographical encyclopedia of Pennsylvania. Information given more is job number, surname of author, date of draft, surname of typist, number of words, initials of proofreader, source from which information was extracted, name of subject, and text of the biographical entry. Though this project was never completed, in recent years a number of independently published works have been printed covering some of this territory. This includes the first two volumes of "Lawmaking and Legislators in Pennsylvania, A Biographical Dictionary," 1682-1756, edited by Craig W. Horle, et. al. (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991, 1997) that focus exclusively on Pennsylvania legislators. The "Pennsylvania Biographical Dictionary" issued by Somerset Publishers, Inc. (St. Clair Shores, MI: 1999) is the most recent effort to create a popularly styled general biographical dictionary for Pennsylvania. "The Encyclopedia of Pennsylvania," edited by Hiram Shenk and Esther Shenk (Harrisburg: National Historical Association, Inc., 1932) was the standard work at the time this Works Progress Administration project was begun. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

A published Manual of Newspaper Transcription prepared in 1941 by the Works Projects Administration and edited by Sylvester K. Stevens and Donald H. Kent for more the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Provides detailed instructions for researchers in transcribing and properly documenting information from newspapers. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Minutes of the meetings of the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Information provided is date and location of meeting, names of those present, and a summary of more the discussions and business transacted. Subjects most frequently concern approvals for historical markers, research among Delaware and Seneca tribes living in Oklahoma, historical trails, archaeological excavations at Native American sites, a statewide burial ground survey, and discussions concerning acquisition, or possible acquisition, of such sites as Bushy Run, Ephrata Cloister, Windsor Forge, and Pennsbury Manor. Also present is a newspaper photograph from Philadelphia's The North American dated March 9, 1924 depicting the five members of the Commission. Images are arranged chronologically by date of meeting. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Images of twenty-six cartons of transcripts of articles that appeared in 18th and 19th century newspapers and three cartons of checklists of holdings of newspapers more held in each county. The subject categories include agriculture, biography, culture, education, finance, government, labor, manufacturing, merchants, military, mineral industries, physiography (sic), political, population, public opinion, religion, social life, transportation and communication, utilities, and welfare. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of a register compiled between 1965 and 1971 from 3 x 5 cards that were possibly assembled under the Federal Writers' Project and containing more 1,500 names of members of the Harmony Society. Old Economy Village Director Daniel B. Reibel compared the names in this register against the names published in Karl Arndt's George Rapp's Harmony Society, 1785-1847 (Cranberry, N. J.: 1971) but they have not been checked against the original records. If a date of death is given it means that the person died as a member of the Harmony Society. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of member. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Volume I, numbers 1-5 and Volume II, numbers 1-3 of Pennsylvania Notes published internally by the Pennsylvania Historical Commission. Subject matter includes historical celebrations, Commission more properties and activities, the 1938 annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies, the Pennsylvania 300th Anniversary of Swedish settlement, the 75th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg, the 175th anniversary of the battle of Bushy Run, and work underway at Pennsbury Manor. Images are arranged numerically. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

A published history of the expedition of the Baron de Longueuil in 1739 that covered over 1,600 miles of lakes, trails and rivers from Montreal more to the vicinity of present day Memphis, Tennessee. This was the first large European military expedition to pass over the Chautauqua-Allegheny corridor, and also the first to pass through northwestern Pennsylvania. Occurring ten years before Celoron's expedition that installed lead plates to establish French claims in the region, the Longueuil operation was part of a campaign against the Chickasaw Indians living along the northern Mississippi whose presence threatened communications between Louisiana and French Canada. The history is illustrated with numerous maps of the route. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Arranged numerically by job number, the following subseries are typed transcripts of field notes, pre-final drafts and final drafts of manuscripts, and photographs selected to more illustrate the American Guide Series. The federal project was designed to provide work for unemployed writers during the Great Depression by publishing comprehensive historical guides for each state. In Pennsylvania the project resulted in publication of a number of topical and county guides. Information given is title of guide, name of reporter, name of town or county, date, name of typist, signature of proofreader, and source of the information including title, name of author and library call number, and the transcript of the text. Information accompanying the photographs provides the title of the guide, job number, photograph number, subject, name of photographer, name to appear in credit line, and region where taken. Though most of the photographs are by Federal Writers' Project Photographer Frederick Ritter, many were obtained from local newspapers, freelance photographers, local chambers of commerce, private businesses, and such state agencies as the Department of Forests and Waters, Department of Highways, and Department of Commerce. Among those provided by the United States Farm Security Administration the photographers included Walker Evans, Carl Mydans, Arthur Rothstein, and Ben Shahn. In addition to published American Guide Series volumes mentioned in the series described below, the Federal Writers' Project also resulted in publication of "The Floods of Johnstown" sponsored by Johnstown's Mayor's Committee (Johnstown: 1939) and "A Picture of Clinton County" sponsored by the Commissioners of Clinton County (Williamsport: 1942). Related materials located in Manuscript Group 400, Works Progress Administration Records [ca. 1766-1909] include an assortment of commissioner minutes, quarter sessions dockets, assessment lists, and road books for Clearfield, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Union Counties and newspaper transcripts for both these counties as well as Northumberland County. For a history of the Federal Writers' Project see "The Dream and the Deal, The Federal Writers' Project, 1935-1943" by Jerre Mangione (Philadelphia: 1983). For a history of the entire federal arts program see "Federal Relief Administration and the Arts, The Origins and Administrative History of Arts Projects of the Works Progress Administration" by William F. McDonald (Ohio State University Press: 1969). less

Abstract card file containing transcriptions of data extracted from original records in the custody of the Pennsylvania State Archives concerning Revolutionary War service in the more Pennsylvania Militia, Pennsylvania Line, and the Navy. All pertinent information has been included on the cards and accurately reflects the information contained in the original records. Note that duty after November 1783 is not considered Revolutionary War service. Information provided is name and rank of soldier, whether active or inactive duty, county of residence, battalion in which served, and record from which information was extracted. Also noted are whether soldier was delinquent and fined or whether militia fines were abated. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname of soldier. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are available on this site. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

A history of the Venango Trail prepared by the Works Progress Administration and edited by Sylvester K. Stevens and Donald H. Kent. The Venango Trail more consisted of the Presque Isle portage that connected Lake Erie with the headwaters of French Creek, thence extended from Lake Le Boeuf to the junction of French Creek and the Allegheny River, and from the Allegheny-French Creek junction to the Ohio River. It was long a major highway for the Indians of the Six Nations and also proved an important trade route for such European Indian traders as George Croghan. Colonel George Washington followed this corridor on his fateful mission to Fort Le Boeuf in 1754 and it was by means of this route that the French subsequently attempted to defend Fort Duquesne and Fort Michault during the French and Indian War. Included are copies of maps prepared by Joseph Gaspard Chaussegras de Lery in 1755 and a table giving distances in perches and feet of landmarks along the trail. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

"Transcripts and translations of important historical documents prepared by writers employed by the Works Progress Administration relating to the Frontier Forts and Trails Survey. Information more provided is title of document, source from which transcribed, date and author of the original document, project work number, and the transcription or translation of the text. Among the transcripts and translations are the writings of Abiel Holmes, Andrew Ellicott, The American Gazetteer by Jedidiah Morse (1804), American State Papers on Military Affairs (1823-1829), and the British Museum's Series 21631-21660 "Additional Manuscripts" containing the papers of Henry Bouquet (1756-1765). Also present are transcripts of the Samuel Haldimand Papers at the Library of Congress (1757-1765), the Oil City Oil Exchange Correspondence at Drake Well Museum (1876-1898) and the Townsend Collection of the Seneca Oil Company (1858-1882), Erie County historical papers (undated), and records of the Harmony Society (1798-1893). Finally, there are transcripts relating to the Cornplanter tract and other Indian records (1745-1905), Sir William Johnson's Papers at the New York Historical Society (1758-1762), and the Journal of Duke de la Rochefoucault Liancourt who visited the French Asylum colony in 1799. Microfilm roll 1131 covers the journal of Joseph Gaspard Chaussegras de Lery, 1754-1755, and provides a window on French activities in northwestern Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War. Chaussegros de Lery accompanied the Baron de Longueuil's expedition from Canada to Fort Assumption, sketching the route from Niagara Falls to the Mississippi River. His father, Gaspard Chaussegros de Lery, was the chief engineer of French Canada from 1716 and built Fort Niagara in 1726 and 1727. The younger Joseph Gaspard Chaussegros de Lery was commissioned an assistant engineer on January 1, 1739 and the map based on his survey was the first reasonably accurate map of the Ohio valley. The translation by Quebec Archivist W. Pierre-Georges Roy was made from the printed version that appeared in Repport de l'archaviste de le Province de Quebec pour 1928-1929. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection." less

Transcripts of the index to barks, brigs, schooners, sloops, and steamships arriving and departing the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is name of vessel, year more of embarkation, and page number where entry will be found. Images are grouped alphabetically by type of vessel and arranged thereunder alphabetically by name of vessel. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Transcripts of the minutes of wardens appointed for the Port of Philadelphia under "Act for Appointing Wardens for the Port of Philadelphia and for Regulating more Pilots, plying in the River and Bay of Delaware, and the Price of Pilotage (sic) to and from the said Port." The wardens issued certificates to persons qualified to act as pilots on ships and vessels in the Delaware River and Bay. Information provided is date of meeting, names of those present, and a description of the business transacted. The minutes reveal information concerning obstructions in the Delaware River and Bay and daily entries illuminate routine operations of the port such as maintenance of lighthouses, collection of fees, and payment of wages. Records were transcribed between 1937-1941. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Transcripts of reports of shipwrecks and casualties recorded at the Port of Philadelphia. Information provided is date and time of shipwreck, name and nationality of more vessel, type of construction, tonnage, age of vessel, port where registered, registration number, name of master, name of owner, port from whence last departed, where bound, number of passengers, number of crew, and number of persons lost. Also given are the value of the vessel and of the cargo, type of cargo, whether vessel was carrying a deck load or was over weight, the weight of the cargo, and the estimated value of the vessel and cargo. Finally, the location where the accident occurred, nature of the accident, cause of the accident, force of the wind at the time, weather conditions, measures taken to avoid the accident, and any remarks are noted. Images are arranged chronologically by date of report. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Images primarily of transcripts of reports, manifests, and bonds for cargoes carried by vessels captured under Letters of Marque entering the Port of Philadelphia and more from the ports of Africa, New York, Tuckerton, Elizabeth City, Little Egg Harbor, and St. Bartholomews. Also included are lists of the names of crews of ships. The type of information provided on the lists is name of vessel, date of manifest, name of master, names of each crew member, their rating, their native country, place of residence, age and height, quantities of each type of merchandise and the duties due. The ship manifests give the name of the vessel and the name of vessel which was the prize, name of prize master, where cargo was loaded, weight, breadth, depth, where constructed, name of owner, name of merchant, date embarked, and a description of the contents. less

Transcripts of manifests prepared by the captains of domestic slave ships providing the gender, age, height, class or race, and place of residence of the more slaves transported as well as the name of the shipper or owner. Two ships, the Schooner Phoebe and the schooner Prudence, are included that arrived from foreign ports bringing slaves directly from Africa. Images are arranged chronologically by date of slave manifest. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission which was created in 1945. less

Accounts, 1781, A record of orders given to State Treasurer, David Rittenhouse, to pay a given amount to a person named. Listed are the amounts more to be paid, reason for payment, payees name and place of residence. Each order is signed and dated by the person giving the order (usually President Joseph Reed or Vice President William Moore.) Also included are receipts, signed by the person receiving the amount, attesting that they were paid, and specifying the date, sum of money handed out and who it was paid by. Accounts of Public Buildings and Grounds, A record of payment, ordered by the President or Vice President of the Supreme Executive Council, to various craftsmen and tradesmen for their supplies, labor, or skills used to build, repair or renovate state buildings or grounds. These projects included work on buildings, laying floors, bridge repair, building a library and courthouse, collecting wood for firewood, repairs made to clocks and ringing town bells. A ledger of accounts paid to carpenters for their work, materials, help in demolition, etc., is also present. Noted are the persons name, date of work, amount paid and a general description of the job accomplished. Accounts of the Commissioners Appointed to Settle the Connecticut-Pennsylvania Claims, A record of payment by the Supreme Executive Council to the Commissioners who worked to settle the Connecticut-Pennsylvania dispute. Payment was made to compensate agents and solicitors (lawyers) for expenses incurred traveling between states, temporary residency, daily expenses, and the procurement of documents to help with the case. Also noted are receipts given in payment for the above mentioned services. Receipts are dated, signed by payee (David Rittenhouse), list amount received and contain the recipients signature verifying that payment was made. Depreciation Pay Interest Reports of the Comptroller General, A record of orders identifying persons entitled to interest due on depreciation certificates of pay. Each order names the recipient, date interest was due, the soldiers rank and company, the principle amount of the certificate and the amount of interest. Also included are lists of men who qualified for depreciation pay, amount of principle and lists of men who actually applied for it. These lists also record the name of office issuing the qualifiers, the date and the signature of parties involved. Report of the Auditors of Accounts of the Depreciation Pay of the Pennsylvania Line, A record of M. Nicholsons audit of the depreciation pay given citizens and soldiers in keeping with the General Assemblys Act of 1781. Included is an explanation of who received payment, what was paid, where payment was received and why it was given. Nicholsons report also includes a list of persons overpaid in this distribution, place of residence and amount paid. less

Images of a collection of loose copies of receipts and reports written out and filed by the Committee of Safety from February 11, 1775-July 31, more 1776 and undated. Information provided on the receipts include the name of the recipient or payee, date of transaction, amount, reason for payment and signature verifying that payment was made. Also contained within this collection are reports for the Province of Pennsylvania, where the Continental Congress reported its expenditures. On these reports, information can be found about the payee or recipient, the place money was dispensed to, the purpose of the payment and the amount paid. less

Images of a collection of the receipts of the Council of Safety from July 20, 1776 - April 16, 1777. The loose receipts in this more collection contain specific information which includes the date of transaction, persons involved, the reason for the transaction and the amount of money or specific description of items exchanged. Information contained in these receipts include orders from officers for men, supplies, rations or meals, guns and ammunition, money paid to soldiers or private citizens for goods or services, inventory lists of stores and Stewards stores aboard the ship Montgomery, lists of settled accounts, reimbursement for women in private homes that gave soldiers meals, money paid to clean, mend, appraise, buy and sell guns, a gunlock factory account, money given to provide for families of militiamen, and reports by citizens of damages done to their homes when enemy military troops were quartered in their private homes during their absence. In cases where the military is mentioned, the receipt lists the purpose of the transaction as well as the name of the company, commanding officer and occasionally where that particular group of men were marching. less

Images of receipts of the Second Council of Safety from October 14, 1777 through December 9, 1777. Each receipt contains the name of the person more giving or receiving payment, the purpose of the transaction, the date of transaction and an authorizing signature. The receipts are primarily for the appropriation of food for horses for military officers and regiments, work done by civilians for the province, money given to the council for various debts owed, and payment of expenses for express riders. less

Images of a record of the receipts of the Board of War from March 14, 1777, through September 24, 1777. The receipts document money given more out. Each receipt lists the name, date, amount and reason for the transaction. Also included is the location of the Board of War, in the Pennsylvania War office in Philadelphia, and a signature of a member of the board, sometimes even stating the persons position. Also included is correspondence of a private citizen requesting a settlement of accounts with the War Board. less

Images of records dealing primarily with the business of the Committee which was the removal of supplies and goods from the city (primarily Philadelphia and more surrounding areas) before enemy troops entered Pennsylvania. Found within the record are signed receipts saying that the Committee had complied with the order from Congress to remove goods and supplies, and one receipt specifically mentioning that one person did not receive compensation but followed through with the order. Each of these receipts are dated, signed, and give names of parties involved, and descriptions of what was handed over or delivered to the Committee. less

Images of a record of applications submitted to the Supreme Executive Council by persons requesting permission to pass through enemy lines. The type of information more recorded differs with each document. Most applications are dated with the petitioners name and reason for request to cross into enemy territory listed. On some occasions, more information is provided such as the individuals entire name, names of other party members also making the trip, place of birth and age as well as particulars about children or the death of a spouse or family member. Pre-printed forms are also included, signed by members of the Supreme Executive Council, granting the pass, the amount paid for the pass, persons receiving the pass, the date pass was granted, and the stipulations of the pass which often involved never returning to the state, or being required to apply for a reentry pass. less

Images of a record of the appointments arranged in meetings, recorded in the minutes of the Supreme Executive Council. This record includes appointments of men more to various positions in the state and local governments. Listings mention the person's name and date of appointment underneath the general title of office. Office appointments are listed for trustees, pilots, surveyors, commissions, trustees, inspectors, surgeon generals, justices of the peace, coroners, sheriffs, clerks, prothonotaries, justices, judges, paymasters, officers, physicians, notaries public. Also included are appointments made for the following state organizations, Supreme Executive Council, Pennsylvania Militia, Board of War, Navy Board, Court of Admiralty of the State, Land Office of Pennsylvania, Board of Property and for the dispute between Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Appointments are organized by individual county. Listings of appointments are mentioned for Philadelphia City and County, Bucks County, Lancaster County, York County, Cumberland County, Bedford County, Northumberland County, Westmoreland County, Washington County, Fayette County, Franklin County, Montgomery County, Dauphin County, Luzerne County, Huntingdon County, Allegheny County, Mifflin County, and Delaware. Empty ledger pages exist for the counties of Lycoming, Somerset and Greene. Also included in this record is a directory of Supreme Executive Council members, arranged alphabetically by appointees surname, Commissioners appointed to appropriate land from the Indians, lists of members of the Supreme Executive Council and a list of the names of counties in Pennsylvania. less

Images of a record of petitions filed by persons seeking a military commission. Among the data which may be found are the petitioners name, residence, more rank, and the position sought. Information concerning the individuals experience or past military service is also frequently included. less

Images of a record of political appointments and documents pertaining to the process of appointing individuals to political positions. It contains letters addressed to the more Council stating a position has been created or vacated and needs to be filled, letters suggesting qualified candidates, and letters of recommendation and character by references supporting a candidate. Letters state the date of the petition, the petitioner and senders name (if it was sent as a reference), place of origin of the letter, the petitioners experience, and vouchers for the petitioners character. Also found are signed, sealed contracts signed by members of council spelling out to the people appointed the exact nature of the position. Provided is information concerning the position filled, a description of what the position will entail, mention of salary, date of appointment and signatures of Council members. less

Images of a record of attendance of members of the Supreme Executive Council in 1777. Contained within are charts listing the name of the member, more and columns for the dates of each month. A lower case, script p denotes present members. less

Images of a record that contains bonds and petitions filed with the President of the Supreme Executive Council by debtors, creditors, and the Commissions of more the Bankrupt. Data found on the documents differ with each case, but usually the bankrupt persons name, occupation, and amount of debt appears. Specifics concerning the claims of creditors are occasionally noted and the amount of bond submitted is recorded. less

Images of rough notes of minutes from the meetings of the Supreme Executive Council. Entries document events of the meetings, order of the day, mention more of business put before the Council. Items pertaining to the business of the Council are also included within the volumes, letters, petitions, payment of funds for various people and groups, reports by Council Committees, orders for money, mentions of court cases, resolutions of the General Assembly, motions of the Supreme Executive Council and applications for military appointments. less

Images of a record of the contracts for men commissioned as privateers to capture British ships and cargos for the Continental Congress. Each contract is more preprinted with appropriate information filled in. This kind of information includes, date of contract, names of the privateer commissioned, name of the commander of the vessel, type of vessel, name of vessel, name of the owner of the vessel and from where he originated, what kind of guns the vessel carried, number of crew members and the penalty charge to the privateer if the contract were broken. Also contained with this record are a few handwritten applications by persons wishing to be commissioned by the Continental Congress as privateers, followed by their printed contract. less

Images of a record of individual case files that may contain diverse documents about persons seeking pardons from the President of the Supreme Executive Council, more the Governor, or the Board of Pardons. Types of documents found in a case file may include summary sheets, letters, petitions, court transcripts, newspaper notices, copies of death warrants, pardon proclamations or respites. The information found in the file varies with each dossier and the time period. While one case file may merely provide a persons name and reason for being imprisoned, another may also list the incarcerated individuals occupation and particulars about his or her life and family. In a few instances, photographs of the persons are included. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Images of certificates, lists of voters, precepts, returns, warrants and writs concerning elections held and results of elections held throughout Pennsylvania from 1776-1790. All papers more are signed and dated, bearing official seals and containing strict instruction as to the proper methods of carrying out procedure. The documents are a representation of the process of elections in this period, who authorized the elections, who was given power to run elections, and how votes were tallied and results relayed to state government. Types of documents present in this record include, lists of voters in each county from separate polling places throughout the county, certificates certifying that returns submitted to state government were originals, who the pool of voters was comprised of and which office was in question, precepts sent from an official of the county to authorize and command an election of a named vacated office, announce candidates and set the date and time of election, indentures that were agreements of men to assist judges and officers in general elections and to bear witness to the legal election of named candidates, writs of mandated direction from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to county officials to announce the resignation of an office, a commandment and authorization for elections to elect a new official (details to be decided by county officials according to official government), orders for returns of person(s) chosen and elected to go to the President of the Supreme Executive Council, petitions sent by county members to the Council to remove incompetent office holders and replace them, warrants from County officials ordering elections to be held at an agreed time, place and date, giving authority to a particular official to issue public notice of the election and to be the governing authority, and charts of election results giving data in statistical format or written out. less

Images of a collection of the correspondence of and to the Committee of Safety, which also includes the petitions sent by various civilians and soldiers. more This information covers a period from July 7, 1775-July 24, 1776 and undated. Types of documents found in this collection include letters sent to or from various members of the Committee, letters to the Council from various suppliers of boats, food and munitions, resolutions or extracts of minutes from Committee of Safety meetings, orders for civilians to appear before the Committee, lists and appointments of officers, lists of men taken prisoner and enemy prisoners of war, a copy of Congressional minutes directly affecting the Committee of Safety in Pennsylvania, oaths not to bear arms against the United States, oaths and pledges to deliver supplies, plans and drawings for stopping and obstructing enemy navigation on the Delaware River Channel and a list of articles for armed boats. Petitions to the Committee were usually posed by private citizens, and always signed by at least one petitioner. These petitions dealt with issues such as reimbursement for supplies used or services done, pleas for higher wages, money and supplies to families in need, and requests for discharges or leave due to illness. less

Executive correspondence of the Supreme Executive Council and petitions presented to Council. Most of the documents are dated, and mention of the recipient and sender, more origin of letter or petition and occasionally the particular title or office of the recipient or sender, and the business of the correspondence. This series includes correspondence between members of the Supreme Executive Council as well as correspondence between members of Council and the Second Council of Safety, Continental Board of War, commanders of the Continental Army, the State Navy Board, and Continental Congress. Petitions reached the Council from various people around the state in various positions, tradesmen involved in providing supplies or services to the armies, soldiers away from home seeking protection of their property and families, and women on the homefront in need of aid, protection or supplies. Information found in this record includes but is not limited to, lists of British soldiers captured by capitulation, examinations of prisoners or witnesses in cases before the Council, returns and receipts of supplies and money exchanged, lists of men seeking commissions, extracts or requests for copies of minutes of meetings for Supreme Executive Council, General Assembly or Congress, resolutions of the Council, General Assembly or Congress, warrants made for arrest or seizure of goods, court martial sentences handed down by the Council, and prisoners of war, and proclamations made by the President of Council or the Council. Also of interest are a few letters or petitions in French, untranslated, to the Council members. less

Images of a record of the correspondence of the short-lived Provincial Convention, from July 24, 1776 through September 28, 1776. Though its primary purpose was more to draft and adopt a new state constitution in Philadelphia, it also dealt with governmental issues in its extra-legal status. Found in this record are extracted minutes from meetings, resolves concerning troops raised, letters and petitions concerning soldiers pay in which the Convention referred them to the Council of Safety, letters from the Convention asking troops to defend the Pennsylvania frontier and a petition from Delaware and Upper Smithfield Townships asking the Convention for aid in fighting an Indian War. less

Images of correspondence of the executive body of the Council of Safety from July 25, 1776- March 14, 1777 and undated. Information appearing in these more papers includes letters and petitions to the Council pertaining to the purchase, sale and delivery of provisions, munitions, transportation, and pay of soldiers, civilians working for the province, the recruitment of men to serve as soldiers, depositions of civilians and soldiers, warrants of search, orders of appearance before the Council of Safety or court, extracts from Council minutes and resolutions made within meetings, civilian testimonies, pay schedules of soldiers, orders to be paid, lists of prisoners, battalion procedures, names of fords on Schuylkill River, letters specially sent to General George Washington, John Hancock and other known Continental officers, and resolutions passed and defensive measures discussed at the time General Howes Army invaded Pennsylvania. less

Images of executive correspondence to and from the Second Council of Safety from October 17, 1777 through December 4, 1777. File contains letters from the more Council to military leaders such as William Bradford and George Washington, as well as active revolutionary figures like Robert Morris, and the Board of War. Also included is a summons to appear before the council, a warrant to impress wagons, an order for an arrest, and orders to county commissioners to collect blankets and supplies. less

Images of a record of estates forfeited by citizens of various counties of Pennsylvania because of their allegiance to the British crown during the Revolutionary more War. Records specify the date of receipt, letter, order or notice, the area of land in question, and the county in which it was contained. Records also usually show the name and residence of the attainted individual and occasionally his occupation. Also mentioned is the detailed descriptions or drawings of boundaries of the property, an inventory of the property seized (with the date), and a record of the estates disbursement. In cases of land sales, there is a record of who bought and sold the land, agents involved and appointment of land appraisers to deal with estates forfeited by men under verdict of the Council. Also included are petitions by citizens who were unjustly accused of treason and like offenses or in danger of losing their land to the state, and letters and drawings from agents of confiscated estates reporting forfeited lands that were resurveyed. less

These letters, receipts and notices were sent or received by members of the Board of War. Most information pertains to the functions of the Board, more receipts of payment of soldiers salary, summons of officers from home to service, summons to appear before the Board, plots and plans of the British, additional members appointed to the Board, extracts from Whig Society Meeting minutes, petitions to the Board, and recommendations to the Board. less

Both sets of letters usually show the addressees name and destination of the letter as well as the date of the letter, the sender and more the origin of the letter. Outgoing Correspondence, November 25, 1782-March 25, 1789, A record of outgoing correspondence of the members of the Supreme Executive Council. Letters pertain to issues including American soldiers imprisoned on British prison ships unable to be traded and petitioning for aid from the Council, sick and wounded soldiers on hospital ships, rations to soldiers in arms, the dissolution of the Continental Army, the question of benefits for veteran soldiers, mutinous soldiers, Pennsylvania Militia recruiting instructions and oaths, men appearing as witnesses for the state of Pennsylvania in the land dispute between Connecticut and Pennsylvania, confirmation of the Virginia/Pennsylvania boundary line following their land dispute, the decision to survey and lay out lots of land and boundary lines to prevent further boundary disputes, the counties of Westmoreland and Washington wishing to become an independent state, slaves of Pennsylvania citizens, delivery of goods to New York, making peace with Indian Nations, and the treatment of Indians and reactionary measures against Indian attacks on the frontier settlements. Incoming Correspondence, November 4, 1782-October 6, 1787, A record of incoming correspondence to members of the Supreme Executive Council. Letters within this record pertain to issues including furnishing soldiers with medicine and supplies, illegal intercourse and traffic on the Delaware River (Dobbs Ferry), matters concerning recruitment of soldiers, bounties for enlistment, petition for passes through enemy territory, paper money circulated and printed by the Continental Congress and by act of the General Assembly, dealings with Comptroller General in regards to depreciation pay, forfeited estates, debt due by the state of Pennsylvania, forwarding documents on behalf of the state of Pennsylvania to agents on the case with Connecticut, issues and reports from the proceedings of the Wyoming Controversy, concerns of state agencies, the U.S. Congress, or other members of the council, requests for lists of banished persons from each state by Congress, collection of taxes within the State of Pennsylvania, dealing with lawbreakers offenses, escapes, issues of race and pleas, sale of lots, account of moneys taken in or paid out, claims to unpatented lands, and surveyors entries. less

Entries usually give the name and residence of the married couple, the date and amount of bond paid, and the name of any co-bonder.

Images of a personal record of decisions, business transactions and activities of the Council of Safety. The dates of entries fall between the period of more January 1, 1776-February 22, 1777. Entries are sometimes written like checklists but they also may contain copied notes from meetings (such as those in the minutes), charts and letters. Information found includes details on acquisitioned supplies and munitions, the building process of barracks and boats, accounts paid by Council, lists of prisoners of war, charts of officers commissioned by the Council and lists of applications for officers, a small sketch of a building with columns, oaths sworn by people making and delivering services to the Council attesting work was done to Councils specifications and was of good quality, oaths swearing honesty when making and delivering powder and oaths of allegiance and secrecy not to disclose information, communicate with the enemy or take up arms against the United States in the war. less

Images of a record of the memoranda written by members of the Supreme Executive Council from February 23, 1780-October 13, 1787. Entries include information regarding more memos of letters written, military enlistment for state militia received from various counties, commissions for officers, wages of Council members, extracted copies of laws or minutes to be sent to various people and counties, forfeited estates, prothonotaries and treasurers of different counties, and provisions. Various copies of letters include addressees name, residence and the reason the letter was written. less

Images of returns of Bucks County Associates and Non-Associates, A record of associates and non-associates in boroughs in Bucks County. Listed are men in various more counties and days absent from company. Men are distinguished as associated or non-associated with the military. A date is occasionally included. General Returns of the Militia (Continental Line), Returns for the Pennsylvania Militia. Data provided by these records includes the date of the return of a given regiment, details including where men were from in the state, numbers and names of commanders, commissioned officers, staff and non-commissioned men in the regiment, numbers confirming how many men were present for duty, sick, on furlough or special assignment, and mention of where a given regiment would be in the field. Militia Returns (1777-1790), A record of militia returns for counties in Pennsylvania sent to the Supreme Executive Council so that commissions could be made out and statistics recorded accordingly. Information included in these records include election results for elected company officers (captains and lieutenants) which specifically mention the date of election, the officer elected and the names of the judges of the election. Ranked field officers are identified and details to their rank and county of origin provided. Men called to serve in the militia are listed with mention to the name of the company, captain commanding the company, and men included in its ranks. less

Images of rough copies of the minutes of the Council of Safety. The volume contains edited notes and corrections not in official minutes. Entries span more the period from October 17, 1777 through December 4, 1777, though they do not contain all of the entries made in the official recorded minutes. less

Images of a daily record of the meetings of the Committee of Safety from July 3, 1775 - July 22, 1776. Entries list the date, more location of meetings and names of the members present. Business discussed in meetings included orders of payment for salaries or reimbursement, orders concerning the construction, procurement, delivery, or importation of arms, ammunition and supplies, construction of barracks and boats, enlistment of Continental Soldiers, appointment of Continental officers, board members or committees, issues of pay, rules and regulations concerning enlisted men and officers, and resolves of the Continental Congress and Convention directly affecting the Committee of Safety. Notable members of the Committee included Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris. less

Images of a record of the meetings of the Second Council of Safety, established and working as a temporary governmental authority during the British invasion more of eastern Pennsylvania in 1777. All meetings were held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania from October 17, 1777 through December 4, 1777. The purpose for the creation and work of the Second Council of Safety is clearly stated in an introductory general proclamation. Business discussed in meetings included warnings by the council to the general public against direct dealings with or aid to enemy troops currently in Pennsylvania, dealings with citizens recanting their allegiance to the United States in the presence of invading and occupying troops, the appropriation of personal goods from citizens to prevent them from falling into enemy hands, appointment of local citizens to be County Commissioners to further proportions of the military to be called out and to furnish military provisions, levying moneys advanced for substitutes, what to do with men who would neither join or send a substitute into the army, punishment for citizens who disobeyed Council Orders of non-fraternization with the enemy, settlement of prices for liquors and goods, permission given to commissioners to seize munitions, goods and food provisions from those who had aided the enemy or refused to take an oath of allegiance, appointment of Commissioners to carry out the afore mentioned orders, consideration of the issue of an Indian incursion into Westmoreland County, defense of frontiers, arrests of civilians dealing with the enemy, mention of hope of Spain and France helping in the American independence movement, raising of companies of men for militias, commissioners gathering arms, blankets and clothing, and lastly, the formal extinguishing of the Councils power when it was no longer needed. less

Images of a record of the meetings of the Board of War. The Board of War took direct orders from the Supreme Executive Council and more had full authority and power to perform all things necessary related to the war in process. Each entry mentions the date, lists the names of members present, an occasional location of the meeting, and resolves or orders accomplished in each meeting. Information found in this record concerns many of the decisions of the Board of War. Specifically, one can find many entries for money paid for service or materials rendered or given to the Board and orders from Council defining the Boards purpose and powers. less

Images of a record of the rough copies of the minutes of the Supreme Executive Council. The rough copies differ little from their final copies. more One can see that portions of text in these rough copies have been struck. As with the final copies of the minutes, each entry lists the day of the week, date and location of meeting. Only these rough copies contain the details as to the time of day a meeting was held, morning or evening, as well as the note that a meeting was adjourned until the next specified time and place. less

Images of minutes for the Council of Safety from July 24, 1776 through March 13, 1777. Each entry lists the date of the meeting and more the names of members present. The Committee dealt with both military and civil matters in an attempt to keep order during a time of upheaval. Information appearing concerning military matters includes orders for supplies, munitions, accommodation and transportation for enlisted men, matters of pay, cases of military courts martial, discharges, desertion, prisoners of war and jails, appointment of officers, formation of regiments, and the raising of local militia and Continental Army regiments from Pennsylvania. Information also appears showing the Councils concern for and on civil matters including goods bought from ships and resold to civilians at extravagant prices, disputes over Continental currency and the negotiation of the prices for goods and services, resolutions in response to the threat of enemy armies in Pennsylvania and general mobilization for war, and matters of public disturbance which included rioting and loitering. less

Images of a record of meetings of the Navy Board. Information found within this record pertains to the Navy Boards responsibility to care for the more vessels of war, armed boats, ships and fire rafts, to defend on water, to follow up on an enemy attack and to repel the enemy, to control stores of the state to make this possible as well as to keep and defend fortifications on Fort Island, to examine the Delaware River channel and to sink ships of the enemy. Minutes mention date and locations of meetings, and issues debated and resolved by the Board in meetings, such as payment of wages or reimbursement for service and materials, resolves made concerning boats and fire rafts used in defense of rivers, petitions brought before the Board and care provided for injured men. less

Images of a daily record of the minutes of the meetings of the Supreme Executive Council from March 4, 1777 through December 20, 1790. Each more entry records the date, day of the week and occasionally the location of the meeting. The members present at each meeting are also recorded, with an occasional mention of the office a particular member might hold. The minutes contain a record of business brought before, mentioned, discussed and resolved within council meetings. Information found within the pages of each volume pertain to the general daily business the Council had to deal with in order execute the laws of the state, letters sent or received by the Council, mention of proclamations made by Council, petitions brought before Council by officers or their families as well as ordinary citizens, money, supplies or munitions allocated by a decision by Council, returns of elected county officials or officers in the army, arrangement and commissions for Pennsylvania regiments in service to the Continental Army, appointments to political office, warrants to arrest prisoners or impress supplies, enemy movements or perceived threats due to circumstances of the enemy in the State, and various reports made in Council by members or commissioners specially appointed for committees or projects. less

Images of a loose collection of the draft copies of the minutes and other papers concerning the business of the Committee of Safety from August more 2,1775-July 3, 1776 and undated. Besides providing the first drafts of the minutes and editorial changes, the series also includes papers and items not present in the final copies of the minutes. Each of the drafts of the minutes are similar to the format used in the final version, listing the date and location of each meeting and the members present. These papers seem to be edited with large sections of text marked through. Contained within the minutes are smaller documents, notes to or written by Committee members, certificates, drafts of proposed motions, letters and letter drafts, and some oaths of allegiance. Also present are copies of appointments to government positions, papers and information concerning sub-committees of the Committee, and a broadside issued by the Continental Congress from April 3, 1776, announcing the resolution on the registration of ships in colonial harbors and seas. less

Images of a loose collection of the rough copies of the minutes of the Council of Safety from July 1776 through August 1776, with some more undated entries. Besides showing the first drafts and editing done to the original minutes, the record also includes items that are excluded from the final version copied into the minute books. These items include a rough transcript of a man giving evidence to the Council pertaining to a case they were working on, written announcements from the Council of Safety directed to members of the Pennsylvania State Militia and others, and lists of items taken from enemy forces. less

A record of Oaths of Allegiance to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, renouncing allegiance to the British Crown or her armies. Included within this record are more lists of men who took the Oath of Allegiance, listed in order by date. Also included are individual oaths, personally written or in a pre-printed form, signed, witnessed and sealed. The record also contains large charts of people who had taken the Oath of Allegiance. These charts provide information on the name of allegiance takers, their age, occupation, place of nativity, place of residence, and the names of their parents. less

Images of a record of the proceedings of the Pennsylvania Indian Commissions from February 23, 1784 through January 23, 1785, and the business of the more commissioners elected to work on issues concerning Indian nations and citizens of the United States. Entries are dated with the location of each meeting, Philadelphia, occasionally mentioned, and contain information pertinent to the planning of a treaty with the Indian nations of Pennsylvania, the people involved, the aims of the treaty and the policy agreed upon. less

Images of a record of the items and payment requested, received and distributed by the Council of Safety from December 31, 1776 - March 17, more 1777. Each entry gives the date, name of the requisitioners and items ordered or received. Detailed entries list requisitions and deliveries of supplies, munitions, coffins, blankets and shoes, rations drawn for soldiers and some citizens, payment for jobs, private homes used for sick soldiers, and orders for money to sick soldiers, widows and the wives of soldiers. less

Images of a record of the receipts of the Committee of Safety. Entries are neatly written in two ledger books with the date of receipt more written at the top right hand corner of the page. Each entry states the name of the payee, amount paid, the reason the money was owed and a second signature (seemingly the person who collected the amount.) The amounts are also recorded and totaled together at the bottom of the page. less

This collection, arranged chronologically, contains Baldric purchase reports for clan supplies, as well as bills, checks, and receipts for food and uniforms. Details of members' more financial accounts also provided, as well as scratch paper used for accounting purposes. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide range of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by today’s standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

This collection, arranged chronologically, contains official documents, such as Imperial Kligrapp appointments, applications for reinstatement of former Klansmen, as well as appeals for admission, are more provided in this series. Numerous handwritten general interest letters from the public are also included. Official decrees for those Klansmen who had been banished are given, as well as obituaries for prominent members of the KKK. A large portion of the correspondence concerns the Grand Dragon, Samuel G. Stouch, and his letters concerning the establishment of Klan contacts in neighboring states. Kligrapp quarterly reports and requests for the establishment of Klan chapters are also given. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide range of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by today’s standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

This collection contains series grouped by subject and then chronologically, of various papers, election returns, rosters, publications, and applications detailing Klan operations. The rosters and more election returns were sent to the headquarters in Philadelphia, listing new Klan personnel and elected leaders. Each quarterly roster (present for the years 1933-1938) details the number of new members received, those suspended or deceased, the total number of members, losses and/or gains, as well as the province number, Klan number, and official Klan name and address. Election returns, or 'Report of Officers Elect,' provide names, numbers, location of Klan, date of klonklave and location of klavern in question. The names of the various officer positions up for election included: Exalted Cyclops, Klaliff, Klokard, Kludd, Kligrapp, Klabee, Klad, Klarogo, Klexter, Nighthawk, Klikann Chief, and Klokan numbers 1 and 2. Among the various papers are counter signs giving code and password cyphers once a Klan met necessary requirements and all memberships were paid up. National and Imperial countersigns were given and consisted primarily of state names. All were signed by Stouch, the Imperial authority of the KKK in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The bottom half of the counter sign sheet consisted of a pledge of undertaking the proper instructions for guarding the passwords. The enlistment papers, 1924-1926, provide information relative to new Klan recruits. Data such as the company, troop number, rank, serial number, name, address (street, city, county), enlistment period, age, height, weight, complexion, eye color, hair color, distinguishing marks, marital status, military service, education, qualifications, character, occupation, enlistment date, and signature of the recruit is provided. Enlistment papers are only available for the following counties: Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Carbon, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Northumberland, Venango, Washington, and Westmoreland. An information file regarding the acquisition of the KKK records is present, attributing the 'find' to Private R. Roth, Pennsylvania State Police 4th Squadron Intelligence, on 3 June 1940. Mailing lists, 1924-1938, give province number, county seat, population, square mileage, name, street address, city, and county. There is a list for the Women of Unity Klan #17, New Jersey. Official Bulletins, 1936-1937, declare provincial tax reports, Imperial Klonvocations, lunch committees, presidential elections, Halloween parties, and Ham and Egg suppers. Publications which belonged to Samuel Stouch are present, including Facts in Review, published by the German Library of Information in NYC (which listed daily news broadcasts from Berlin) and a book written by fifty-four leading American writers, We Hold These Truths, which provides statements on anti-Semitism and contains lists of anti-Semitic publishers, organizations, and individuals in America. Quarterly reports list all members in good standing, the number of members naturalized, those reinstated and transferred, those died, banished, or suspended. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide range of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by today’s standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

This collection, arranged chronologically, contains reports listing Kleagle robes ordered, address, date, location of Klan, quantity of Klansman's and Terror's robes and helmets ordered, as more well as those for the Exalted Cyclops robe and helmet sets. The name, number, and hat size for each Klansman is also stated. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide range of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by today’s standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

This collection contains records of persons employed as State troopers by the Commonwealth. Entries list the person's name, identification number, age, birthplace, race, height, hair more and eye colors, and occupation previous to enlistment. less

The collection, arranged chronologically by start of strike date, includes records contained in individual reports include police endorsements of special duties assigned to troops to more investigate labor unrest, patrol reports from picket areas, telegrams from the superintendent to local sheriffs, and various radiograms. Strike reports were filed for the following labor occupations: coal, milk, clothes, silk, clay products, teachers, textiles, glass, sewer pipes, lumber, hosiery, steel, refractories, chocolate, ship building, leather, rubber, electric products, trucks, turnpike employees, iron, aircraft manufacture, shoes, wallpaper, buses, and highway construction workers. Individual details of those troopers involved in the surveillance of industrial disturbances are given, as well as passes issued to companies in order that some workers might work despite a strike or disturbance. There are also general orders issued by the superintendent pointing out that before the state police could be sent to an area of unrest, the governor must be notified that it is beyond the local sheriff's control. Labor disturbance reports from substations in the strike region form a large part of the reports. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images depicting the documentation of actions of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, recording decisions made during Commission meetings. Topics include: resolutions; legal issues; expansions, including the more Philadelphia, Western, Delaware River, and Northeastern Extension; accounting procedures; bonds; budgets; contracts; employee listings with salary; and billboards. Each folder also contains material relevant to the meeting, such as fare charts and correspondence with contractors or other state agencies, such as Bureau of Public Roads. To follow a specific topic's progression, use the Meeting Minute Book Index series {#29.76}. Notable items include a letter Mrs. Eberly wrote to Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chair Jones on October 1, 1940, regarding the opening of the turnpike. The Eberly Farm was the location of the groundbreaking for the Original Section attended by the Eberly Family (on microfilm roll 7570). Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains original drawings executed in the field relating to rights-of-way and grading of the Original Section of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and its subsequent more extensions. The majority are rendered in pencil or pen on sheets of engineering graph paper, and measure on average 32" x 38 1/4". Headings for either the Department of Transportation or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are printed on the tops of the various pages. Most drawings are grouped in sets, with each set pertaining to a specific location along the Turnpike's route. Data varies from sheet to sheet, and may include: final book number, county, district number, contract number, section number, route number, drawing number, and general descriptive information. Drawings are primarily cross sections with some construction plan and profile drawings. Typical subjects include: grading sections, channel changes, borrow pits, bridges, culverts, ramps, overpasses, road relocations, viaducts, interchanges, tunnels, tunnel approaches, toll plazas, service stations, and maintenance buildings. Microfilm rolls contain Bridge Unit drawings, construction drawings for various sections, tunnels, and affiliated turnpike structures. less

This collection contains notebooks executed in the field for the construction of the Turnpike, and is arranged by construction contract number, the volumes chronicle the more planning and construction of the Original Section, as well as many of the later extensions. Each field book is individually numbered, containing a wide variety of information such as diagrams, engineering measurements and data, notes, sketches, and weather conditions. The majority of the books come with an index card bearing the following information specific to each volume: county, division number, district number, dates, road section number, contract number, note taker, as well as a description of the book's contents. Many of the notebooks contain the Resident Engineer's Sketchbooks which tracked progress of work in the field on contracts primarily focusing on structures, bridges, and calculations. less

Record of charges incurred for running a road from the back settlements toward the Ohio River for the King's use in pursuance to the application more from General Edward Braddock. The purpose of the road was to launch a military expedition against the French occupation of the Ohio River Valley. Information provided is name of person receiving payment, name of person for whom the payment was received and amount of payment. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Indian trade accounts kept by Treasurer John Reynolds for the Commissioners of Indian Trade. Information provided in the cash summary tables is date of entry, more location of trade, and amount. Information provided on individual trader accounts is date of entry, name of trader or merchant, amount on interest, and amount to Province of Pennsylvania. Trader and merchant names include Isaac Norris, Mary Coates, Margaret Coates, William Allen, John Reynalds, Mildred Roberts, Joseph Richardson, William Fisher, Thomas Willing, Joshua Howell, Rachel Pemberton, Mary Sorrell. Benedict Dorsey, Captain Nathaniel Donnell, Robert Suckniss, George Emlen, Charles Harrison, George Allen, Mary Taggart, Thomas Lawrence, Thomas Keinton, James Crampton, Josiah Davenport, Beulah Paschal, Elizabeth Paschal, Richard Wistar, Nathaniel Holland, David Franks, Sarah Hasell, Thomasina Hasell, John Benson, Joseph Fox, Joseph Galloway, James Irvine, Hannah Growden, Thomas Willing, Margarett Hyatt, Jonathan Willis, Joseph Besse, Benjamin Wallace, Ann Ohill, Henry Harrison, Mary Richardson, Elizabeth Griffitts, Thomas Clifford, Amos Strettelt, Frances West, John Bartlett, Robert Burchan, Abel Jenney, Willing and Morris, Edward Pennington, Elizabeth Warner, Anna Warner, Hannah Allen, Barbara Gheer, Benjamin Levy, Robert and Amos Strettelt, John Langdale, Joseph Brown, James Kenney, John Carson, Thomas Child, James Irvine, George Ross, Mildred Roberts, William Parr, Thomas Smaltman, Charles Williams, Henry Martin, Israel Pemberton, Colonel James Bird, Edward Creston, and Croston Sarr. Images are grouped by fort or town and arranged thereunder chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Printed copies of executive correspondence, petitions, and Orders of Council relating specifically to the Province and the Crown. Information generally given is date of correspondence, more names of correspondents and background on colonial relations and Crown policies. Images are arranged chronologically by date of correspondence. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Correspondence, petitions, reports, election returns, Governors' messages, ships' lists, appointments, warrants, passports and related records relating to the local affairs of government within the Province. more Included are about twenty muster rolls and military returns relating to the French and Indian War providing such types of information as name and rank of soldier, the military unit or station to which attached and the name of the officer under whom he served. Occasionally, the soldier's date and place of enlistment, age, and brief physical description may also be found. Images are arranged chronologically by date of correspondence. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Correspondence either addressed to or received from James Logan, George Dakeyne, Richard Peters and Joseph Shippen concerning such matters as land grants and routine matters more concerning the Provincial Council. Information provided varies with the subject of the correspondence. Images are arranged chronologically by date of correspondence. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Record of fees paid for licenses granted to Indian traders (1744-1746), peddlers (1743-1752), and taverns (1746-1752, 1759-1761), lists of marriages for the periods 1742-1752 and more 1759-1763 and a record book of accounts kept with Richard Peters. Information provided is name of person receiving license, date fee was paid and amount of fee remitted. For tavern licenses the location of the tavern is also given. The location of the business is also sometimes given for peddler's licenses. For marriage licenses the information provided is date fee was received, amount of fee, name of the groom, and occasionally name of the bride. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Indian trading licenses granted to Indian traders by John Penn. Information provided is date license was granted, name of trader, place of residence, any restrictions more imposed and period for which granted. Included are licenses granted to Robert Levers, Alexander Lowery (missing), John Armsby, John Cameron, John Gibson, John Jennings, Caleb Graydon, Joseph Simons, James Milligan, Devereaux Smith, John Prentice, John Fraser, Samuel Hunter, John Hart, John Baynton, Samuel Wharton, George Morgan, John Boggs, Daniel Elliont, Martin McDaniel, George Gibson, John Davies, Joseph Spear, John Hart, William Murray, John Pancake, and Richard Butler. Images are arranged chronologically by date of license. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Minutes of the proceedings of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania covering the period from March 10, 1682/3 to December 9, 1775. Information provided is date more of meeting, names of those present, a description of the business transacted, and transcripts of important correspondence received or sent. Images are arranged chronologically by date of meeting except for Volume C. In this volume, minutes for the period from April 26, 1693 to December 18, 1700 will be found in various places. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. All volumes except R,S,T and U are indexed internally. less

Miscellaneous correspondence, agreements, proclamations, land grants, deeds, receipts, memoranda, depositions, assignments, warrants, surveys, returns of survey, patents, wills, minutes, ledgers, lists and reports. Information provided more varies with type of document. Subjects touched upon include the agreement between the English and the Dutch at New York in 1664, Quit Rent Act of 1705/6, the Pennsylvania-Maryland boundary dispute, the Militia Bill, Indian treaties, the French and Indian War, and Connecticut claims. Roll 3546 depicts the record book of the Collector of Provincial Excise Tax Arthur Patterson for Lancaster County for the years 1747 and 1748. This excise tax was collected on wine, rum, brandy and other spirits under the provisions of an Act passed on May 26, 1744. Information provided is date excise was collected, amount collected, and name of person from whom collected and also contains notations regarding cider payments made in 1766 and 1767. Images are arranged chronologically by date of document. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Naturalization lists created under the provisions of the Act of Parliament passed in the 13th year of the reign of his Royal Majesty King George more the Second entitled "Act for Naturalizing such Foreign Protestants, and Others Therein Mentioned, as are Settled or Shall Settle in any of His Majesty's Colonies in America." The records commence at the session of the Supreme Court held at Philadelphia for the Province of Pennsylvania presided over by Jeremiah Langhorne, Thomas Graeme, and Thomas Griffits on September 25-27, 1740 O.S. Under the provisions of this Act, foreigners seeking to be naturalized must have resided in the colonies for at least seven years, been absent from the colonies no more than two months at a time during those seven years, and produce certificates of taking the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in a Protestant or Reformed congregation located within the Province within the preceding three months. Each applicant was then required to take the prescribed oaths and repeat the declaration prescribed in the Act. Information provided is names of judges presiding, name of person naturalized, place of his residence, and date he took the sacrament. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Certificates issued by physicians granting permission to vessels to enter the port of Philadelphia. Information generally provided is date of certificate, name of the physician, more name of vessel, type of vessel, name of master, whether permission was granted and a description of any symptoms of contagious diseases observed by the physician. Images are arranged chronologically by date of certificate. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Surety bonds provided for officers elected or appointed to such civilian offices as recorder of deeds, prothonotary, clerk of the peace or clerk of the more orphan's court for Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware Bay, Lancaster, Delaware, Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Westmoreland and York Counties. Information provided is date of bond, name of officer, office for which bonded, name of person to whom bonded, and amount of bond. Images are grouped alphabetically by county. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Record book kept by Charles Brockden who served as the Registrar for Deputy Governor William Keith's Court of Chancery. Sir William Keith served as Deputy more Governor of the Province from May 31, 1717 to June 22, 1726. Information provided are names of members of the court, dates they were appointed, date the entry was made, names of individuals involved in cases, and actions taken by the court. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Account book kept by Provincial Agent Richard Partridge of expenses incurred in conducting provincial business. Information provided is date of entry, nature of expenditure, and more amount of expenditure. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

Account books, bills of debt, records of fees paid, receipts, and debit-credit lists. One of the account books was kept by Provincial Secretary Richard Peters more for state provincial accounts and the other is a record of the accounts of the Lancaster County Commissioners and Tax Assessors for services rendered relating to the provincial tax for the period 1760-1770. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania. less

A joint effort between Register General John Donaldson and Comptroller General John Nicholson to provide state debt data to the Treasurer. Six columns divide the more data into the following categories: column one has a number that is brought forward on each page; column two has a one or two digit number that can either be in a pattern or randomly placed; three has a four or five digit number; four is titled "brought up" and contains few numbers, most of which are three to five digits long; five uses the same system as three but the numbers are not consistent in each row; and six holds a number. In all probability, these indents are a record of the U.S. certificates issued in Pennsylvania at the close of the American Revolution for interest due on the public debt. Images are arranged alphabetically by surname. This collection is part of the Office of the Register General which was created in 1789. less

A listing of warrants payable to the militia as indicated by the Receiver General. Information provided includes certificate number, name of person to whom certificate more was issued, number of years interest was paid, principal of the individual debt, interest allowed in the land office, and a dollar amount. The principal is totaled at the bottom of each page. Images are radomly arranged. This collection is part of the Office of the Register General which was created in 1789. less

These registers verify that the accounts payable by the state were indeed settled. In five columns is the following data: account number, payee, reason for more payment, date account was settled, and a dollar amount. These are the same accounts mentioned in the Index to Payments, 1806 - 1809 {#24.9} which is available at the PA State Archives. The memorandum book included in this series contains the same basic information as the other settlement register except that the accounts were received and settled earlier, and unlike the more recent settlement register, the memorandum book lists both the governor's and claimant's account number, but not the reason for payment. Also, the memorandum book gives the dates the account was received, settled, and submitted, whereas the more recent register lists just the settlement date. Images are grouped alphabetically by surname, then numerically by account number, and finally arranged chronologically by date account was settled. This collection is part of the Office of the Register General which was created in 1789. less

Images of appointments and commissions issued for civil officers. Information given is name of appointee, name of Governor or commission making the appointment, the position more to which appointed, date of appointment, and the term of the appointment. Microfilm covers the period through 1944. For names of applicants who applied for positions for the period 1775-1790 see "Guide to the Microfilm of the Records of Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Governments, 1775-1790," by Roland M. Baumann. Related records will be found in the following series in Record Group 27, Records of Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Governments: Appointment Book, 1777-1790 series 27.19; Appointments File, Military, 1775-1790 series 27.20; and Appointments File, Political, 1775-1790 series 27.21. For more related and duplicate records, see also, Commission Books, 1775-1842 series 26.46. See internal links below. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of gubernatorial appointments and commissions. Information usually provided is name of appointee, name of Governor or Commission making the appointment, the title of the more position to which applicant was appointed, the date of appointment, term of the appointment, Gubernatorial certificate signed by the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth, and Senate confirmation letter. Correspondence was generally sent on behalf of applicants and may sometimes provide more detailed information about an applicant. The microfilm covers the period through 1808. For names of applicants who applied for positions during the period 1775-1790 see "Guide to the Microfilm of the Records of Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Governments, 1775-1790," by Roland M. Bauman. Related records are in the following series of Records Group 27, Records of Pennsylvania's Revolutionary Governments: Appointment Book, 1777-1790 series 27.19; Appointments File, Military, 1775-1790 series 27.20; and Appointments File, Political, 1775-1790 series 27.21. Also see, MG-001, Appointments and Commissions Collection. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of the earliest surviving records of the Commonwealth including William Penn's charter from King Charles II, the earliest frames of government for the province, more the deeds by which Pennsylvania lands were purchased from the American Indian tribes, copies of all of the state constitutions and Pennsylvania's copy of the federal constitution. less

Transcripts of bonds posted by office holders with the sitting Governors as surety for their carrying out of their responsibilities. Information provided is name of more person posting bond, office for which bond was posted, date of bond, amount of bond, name of Governor, conditions specified by bond, and names of witnesses. Records are arranged chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by name of office holder. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly.  less

Bonds, assignments, contracts, acts, titles and similar types of records relating to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, General State Authority, State Highway and Bridge Authority, and more State Treasurer. Also included are 12 deeds for the Capitol grounds and certified copies of joint resolutions proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution concerning the terms of office of the president, womens suffrage, and the prohibition of the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The records include a copy of legislation passed by the General Assembly between September 30, 1775 and the American Revolution, copies of legislation passed at by the United States Congress meeting at New York on March 4, 1789, a contract between the Commonwealth and Francis Shunk Brown dated July 5, 1929 concerning a refund of taxes paid 1866-1868, an assignment of copyrights by James Thurman Pearson, Jr., Daniel Garber, Alice Kent Stoddard, and George Harding, and the General State Authority bond issue for 1949. Records are unarranged. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly.  less

Transcripts of Articles of Incorporation filed with the Department of State. Information provided is date of incorporation, name of corporation, location of corporation, text of more the articles of incorporation, names of the incorporators, date certified, and name of Secretary of Commonwealth. Records are arranged chronologically by date of charter. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Corporation Bureau which monitors and maintains records on both profit and non-profit corporations and on ancillary transactions relating to such corporations. less

Images of primarily petitions for clemency addressed to the President of the Supreme Executive Council, the Governor, or the Board of Pardons and pardon proclamations more issued by the Governor, but also remissions of forfeitures, extracts of pardons and remissions, copies of death warrants, court transcripts, newspaper notices, and related trial records. Information found varies with each dossier and time period. While for some cases only the name of the person seeking clemency, a description of the nature of the offense, and the sentence or fine imposed is provided, others may give the persons occupation and particulars about his or her personal life and family. Information given in the pardon proclamations is the name of the person pardoned, the name of the court where convicted, a description of the crime, the name of the presiding judge, sentence imposed, name of the institution where incarcerated, the grounds upon which a pardon was sought, the names of those who supported the petition, and the date the pardon was granted. In a few instances, photographs of the prisoners are also present. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Records of commissions issued for associate county judges, prothonotaries, registers and recorders, sheriffs, coroners, notaries public, deputy surveyors, justices of the peace and clerks of more the orphans court. Information given is name of county, district number, name of person commissioned, date commissioned, and office to which commissioned. Records are arranged chronologically by year and thereunder alphabetically by county. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

Records of names of persons commissioned as justices of the peace and aldermen. Information given is county, name of community, name of person commissioned, office more for which commissioned, date of commission, and date from which term commenced. Records are grouped alphabetically by county and arranged thereunder chronologically by date commissioned. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Record of Executive Commissions granted by Governors to fill various public offices across the state. Information given is name of person commissioned, position to which more commissioned, date of commission, term of commission, date from which commission was computed, name of the Governor, and name of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Records are arranged chronologically by date of commission. Indexed internally, alphabetically by surname of person commissioned. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

Record of names of persons commissioned to boards in local communities to administer the Mothers Fund and Old Age Assistance Fund. Information given is name more and address of person commissioned, date commissioned, date from which commission was effective, term of commission, date oath filed, and date re-commissioned where applicable. Records are grouped alphabetically by county. Indexed internally, alphabetically by name of county seat. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

Petitions for nomination of Communist Party candidates for state and federal political office and as presidential electors. Information given is name of candidate, occupation, place more of nomination, and office for which nominated. Also present are names of committee members authorized to fill any vacancies and the signatures, addresses, occupations, and dates of signing for all electors. Records are arranged chronologically by year. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

Nomination petitions and accompanying affidavits in support of nominations of communist party candidates for election to state offices. Information given includes date of petition, names more of candidates, their occupations, places of residence, and offices for which they were candidates. Also present are names of committee members authorized to fill any vacancies and the signatures, addresses, occupations, and dates of signing for all electors. Records are grouped alphabetically by county. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

Records of names of persons appointed to state and county offices. Information given is name of person appointed to office, office to which appointed, and more date appointed. These include appointments for Secretary of Commonwealth, Deputy Secretary of Commonwealth, Dedimus Potestatem (a person who is not a judge empowered by a writ to act as a judge), Auditor General, Secretary of the Land Office, Surveyor General, Attorney General, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judges of the Courts of Common Pleas, Interpreter of Foreign Languages, Warden of the Port of Philadelphia, Quarantine Master, Health Officer, State Geologist, Clerks of Quarter Sessions and Oyer and Terminer, Road Commissioners, members of the Board of Appraisors, and Auctioneers. Records are grouped by county and office. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

Images of certified returns for election of candidates to federal, state, and local offices. Information given is date of election, name of each candidate, the more total number of votes each polled, office to which elected, and signatures of county officers who certified the results. less

Images of death warrants signed by the Governor. Information given is condemned prisoners name, nature of the crime, location of trial, and execution date. In more most cases the name of the official charged with carrying out the sentence is also recorded, and occasionally clemency petitions and trial transcripts are found. Also present are lists of the names of convicted persons and correspondence acknowledging receipt of death warrants. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Vote tallies of votes cast by electorate in presidential primary election on April 23, 1968 on proposals for constitutional amendments. Information given is the numbers more of yes votes and no votes on the Constitutional Referendum, Declaration of Right, The Legislature, Legislation, The Executive, Elections, Future Constitutional Amendment, Repeal of Railroads and Canals as Unnecessary Provisions, and a 500 dollar Million Bond Issue for Conservation of Natural Resources. Records are arranged alphabetically by name of county seat. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

This collection contains summary of examinations given by the Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure to be a certified medical practitioner in Pennsylvania. Information includes: more place of examination, date of examination, name of participant, official number, residence of participant, exam scores for types of medical disciplines, general average of exam scores, results, college attended or hospital internship, and examiners signatures and is arranged in reverse chronological order by date and thereunder grouped by medical practice. Some records are arranged alphabetically by surname. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

This collection contains summary of examinations given by the Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure to be a certified medical practitioner in Pennsylvania. Information includes: more place of examination, date of examination, name of participant, official number, residence of participant, exam scores for types of medical disciplines, general average of exam scores, results, college attended or hospital internship, and examiners signatures and is arranged in reverse chronological order by date and thereunder grouped by medical practice. Some records are arranged alphabetically by surname. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

This collection contains summary of examinations given by the Bureau of Medical Education and Licensure to be a certified medical practitioner in Pennsylvania. Information includes: more place of examination, date of examination, name of participant, official number, residence of participant, exam scores for types of medical disciplines, general average of exam scores, results, college attended or hospital internship, and examiners signatures and is arranged in reverse chronological order by date and thereunder grouped by medical practice. Some records are arranged alphabetically by surname. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

Images of executive correspondence of the governors of Pennsylvania maintained by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Subject matter is wide ranging and covers all aspects more of official gubernatorial activity. In addition to the loose documents, the correspondence covering 1861-1866 includes the Curtin Letterbooks, two volumes of gubernatorial correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, focusing on military matters. Correspondents include Simon Cameron, Edwin Stanton, and Abraham Lincoln. An unpublished descriptive inventory and index for the Curtin Letterbooks are available in the Pennsylvania State Archives Search Room. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

This collection contains record of requisitions sent by the Governor of Pennsylvania to the Governors of other states for the extradition of persons indicted of more committing crimes in Pennsylvania. Information given is name of Governor and state to which directed, name of person indicted, nature of the crime for which indicted, where crime was committed, name of person to whom prisoner was to be delivered, date of requisition, and signature of the Governor of Pennsylvania. Records are arranged chronologically by date of requisition. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

This collection contains warrants issued by Governor of Pennsylvania to judges, justices of the peace, or aldermen for the delivery of prisoners requisitioned for extradition more by Governors of other states. Information given is name of judge, justice of the peace or aldermen to whom warrant was directed, name of Governor asking to have the prisoner extradited, name of person to be extradited, name of person into whose custody prisoner was to be delivered, date of warrant, and signature of Governor of Pennsylvania. Records are arranged chronologically by date of warrant. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation which is responsible for issuing commissions to all state appointed and elected officials, maintaining election returns, and recording and filing legislation enacted by the General Assembly. less

This collection contains daily record of business conducted by the governors office concerns the issuing of appointments and commissions of office, general gubernatorial proclamations, pardons more for prisoners, warrants and requisitions for extradition of prisoners. Records are arranged chronologically by date of entry. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

This collection contains proclamations issued by Pennsylvania Governors. Records are arranged chronologically by date of proclamation. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary more of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains index to physicians licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. Information given is name of physician, date licensed, license number, school of medicine more where trained, year of graduation, source from which the information was transferred, and sometimes the date of death. Records are arranged alphabetically by surname of physician. For related records visit the PA State Archives.  The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

Images of a record book containing the transcripts of royal charters and Indian deeds. The Indian deed entries give the date, the names of the more Indian grantors, a description of the boundaries of the tract, the amount and nature of payment, and the pictograms used by the grantors as their signature, and sometimes letters from witnesses attesting that whey were present at the signing. Also present is a transcript of a document concerning laying out the Mason-Dixon Line and several maps. All of the above Indian deeds, together with other Pennsylvania and Delaware Indian treaties, that were completed through 1756 have been published in Early American Indian Documents, Treaties and Laws, Pennsylvania and Delaware Treaties, 1607-1789 edited by Alden T. Vaughan and Donald H. Kent (2 volumes, Washington, D.C., 1979, 1984). less

Registers of policemen hired to protect private industrial plants and railroad facilities. Information provided is name of company served, name and place of residence of more policeman, date commissioned, and occasional remarks. For related materials please visit the PA State Archives for Industrial Police Files, 1976-1977 series 26.62 and Volunteer Police Register, 1941-1946 series 26.87 (this series is also digitized).Records are arranged chronologically by date of entry. Indexed internally, alphabetically by name of company. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

Images of records relating to the construction of bridges, canals, river improvements, roads and turnpikes, public buildings and their grounds. Records cover the following date more spans for each category, bridge companies, 1790-1902, canal and navigation companies, 1792-1873, river improvement papers, 1790-1871, public buildings and grounds, 1790-1897, and road and turnpike records, 1790-1902. Among the earliest records is A General Statement of the Contracts for Opening and Improving Roads and Clearing River, 1797 and appropriation records for internal improvements funded by the Commonwealth, 1790-1814. Buildings documented by the records include Congress Hall (1790-1801), the Presidents House (1791-1802), and the State House (1790-1816). The microfilm covers the period through 1816. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of letter books and rough copies of executive correspondence sent either by the Governor or his Secretary. Information given is date of correspondence, name more of person to whom addressed, and the body of the text of the letter. less

This collection contains letters patent granted by the Governor for the creation of private corporations. Information given is the date letter patent was granted, name more of the company, where company was located, and signature of the Governor. Records are arranged chronologically by date letter patent granted. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include oversight of the Corporation Bureau which monitors and maintains records on both profit and non-profit corporations and on ancillary transactions relating to such corporations. less

This collection contains register of licenses issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure on the basis of the applicant having already been more accepted as a qualified physician in another state. Information given is name of practitioner, date licensed, the licensing board that approved the applicant, and the name of the agency or person who approved the license. Records are arranged chronologically by date of license, and thereunder numerically by license number. For related records visit the PA State Archives. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

This collection contains list of drugless therapists licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. The ledger contains official number, name of practitioner, post office address, county of more residence, and date of issue. Records are grouped by surname. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

Images of the Index to Military Commission Books, 1800-1944 (series 26.65) for the period through 1861. The index gives the names of officers commissioned in more both voluntary and compulsory militia organizations for the period 1800-1849 and for officers commissioned under voluntary service only for the period 1849-1864. Information provided is name and rank of commissioned officer and the volume and page number in the militia books where the entry will be found. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Department of State which was created in 1776. less

Images of military commissions issued for officers. Information given is name, county of residence, rank, date of taking rank, military unit, regiment, company, and date more of commission. Notations also reveal information concerning discharges, transfers, and deaths during service. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Department of State which was created in 1776. less

Images of registration cards listing expired trademarks for businesses, logos for fraternal orders, labels for unions, and a bottle index. These show name and address more of registrant, name and type of organization, date of registration, and description of logo, label, trademark, or bottle, sometimes accompanied by a drawing. These records are cross-referenced to specific ledger volumes and page numbers held by the Department of State. This collection is part of the Pennsylvania Department of State which was created in 1776. less

Registers of commissions issued for Notaries Public. Information given is name of person commissioned, place commissioned, address of office, date commissioned, date from which commission more was computed, and term of commission. Records are grouped alphabetically by county. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

Card index of Notaries Public commissioned to serve in local communities across Pennsylvania. Information given is name of person commissioned, name of county, office address, more date commissioned, date from which commission was computed, term of commission, and date the first bond was filed. Records are arranged alphabetically by surname of Notary Public. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

Legal opinions sent to the Governor by the Attorney General concerning such topics as the charter or re-charter of corporations, issuance of letters patent, and more issuance of capital stock, requisition of prisoners for extradition to other states, the pardoning of prisoners, or other matters pertaining to the activities of state government. Information given is date of opinion, title of opinion, and the detailed legal argument supporting the opinion. Records are arranged chronologically by date opinion was sent. Indexed internally, by subject of opinion. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

Images of pardons granted to persons convicted of crimes. Information generally provided is a brief case history, date of pardon, and the amount and date more of remission of any fine. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains recorded copies of dental licenses issued by the State Dental Council and Examining Board. Information given is name of dentist, date license more was issued, and names of the examiners who certified that the applicant passed the examination. Records are arranged chronologically by date of license, and thereunder by license number. For related records visit the PA State Archives. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

This collection contains copies of medical licenses issued by the State Board of Medical Education and Licensure. Information given is name of physician, date licensed, more license number, agency conferring the license, and the signatures of physicians composing the Board. Records are arranged chronologically by date of licensing, and thereunder numerically by license number. For related records visit the PA State Archives. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

Images of a record book of articles of agreement made by Governor Thomas Mifflin with various private armament suppliers under the terms of the Act more to Provide Arms to the Commonwealth passed March 28, 1797 for purchasing 10,000 stands of arms for field service. Information given is date of article of agreement, name of armaments supplier, where supplier was located, quantity ordered, a description of the type of armaments, and amount to be paid. less

Account record for fees collected by county Recorders of Deeds for the Department of State. Information given is name of recorder collecting fee, name of more county, date fee was collected, a very brief description of purpose of fee, and amount of fee. Records are grouped alphabetically by county and arranged thereunder chronologically by date of collection. Indexed internally, by subject of opinion. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

This collection contains register of applications submitted to, and licenses issued by, the State Board of Chiropody Examiners. Information given is name and address of more applicant, name of school attended, date of graduation, general average score, license number, date issued, amount of fee, date paid, and occasional remarks. Records are arranged numerically by application or license number. For related records visit the PA State Archives. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Duties of the Department of State include authorizing the issuance of licenses. less

Tables providing breakdowns by age and gender of party registration of certified voters in each county. Information provided is the number of male and female more voters 21 years of age and over and between the ages of 18 and 20 for each political party. The party affiliation categories are usually given as Democratic, Republican, Constitutional, Non-partisan or Independent, and Other Parties (which would include Socialists and Prohibitionist, etc.). Records are arranged chronologically by date prepared and thereunder alphabetically by name of county. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776 less

Text of the tentative regulations issued by the Department of Revenue on July 16, 1956 pursuant to Section 580 of the Selective Sales and Use more Tax Act passed on March 6, 1956. Information given is detailed account of regulations for implementing and enforcing the new laws for collecting sales and use taxes in Pennsylvania. Records are arranged numerically by section number. Indexed internally, alphabetically by subject. The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. less

Images of official records of the arrival of foreign passengers at the port of Philadelphia that were required to be kept by captains of ships more importing strangers into the province beginning in 1727. Originally, the captains were intended by the Provincial Council to record the names, occupations, and places of residence of all such passengers. Most of the so-called A Lists, however, give the names of adult male passengers only, though twenty-five captains also recorded the names of women, and children. Three captains gave the names of both men and women while omitting children and sixty-four captains also provided the ages of passengers, though this information was not required. The B Lists consist of the signatures required of the passengers to the oath of allegiance to the British Crown and a declaration of fidelity to the proprietor of the province. These were supposed to include the names of all adult male passengers but actually contain only the names of adult male passengers who were well enough on the day of the signing to appear at the courthouse. After 1739, the Clerk of Council signed the names of absent passengers. The C Lists contain the signatures of passengers who signed the Declaration of Fidelity and Abjuration that was required by the Act of May 10, 1729. This Act required all male passengers who were at least sixteen years of age to, within forty-eight hours after their arrival, take both an oath of allegiance that acknowledged the supremacy of the King and an oath of abjuration of the authority of the Pope. The abjuration declared impious and heretical that wicked Doctrine and Position that Princes Excommunicated or deprived by the Pope, or any Authority of the See of Rome, may be deposed or murthered (sic) by their Subjects . . . (and) that no Foreign Prince, Person, Prelate, State or Potentate hath, or ought to have, any Power, Jurisdiction, Superiority, Preeminence or Authority, Ecclesiastical or Spiritual, within the Realm of Great Britain or Dominions thereunto belonging. less

Images of returns for primary and general elections certified by the county boards of elections. Information provided is name of county, election date, certification date, more date return was received by the Department of State, names of offices to be filled, names of candidates and their party affiliations, vote totals for each candidate, and dated certification of the County Board of Election. Offices covered include Judge of the Superior Court, Justice of the Supreme Court, Judge of the Commonwealth Court, President and Vice-President of the United States, United States Senator, United States Representative, Auditor General, State Treasurer, Senator in the General Assembly, Representative in the General Assembly, Delegate to Party Conventions, State Committee, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor. Records from 1991 forward contain voter registration material. Please refer to General Election Statistical Files, 1960-1984 series 26.60 and Registration Figures, 1950, 1960, 1964, 1966, 1967-1972 series 26.81 for similar records. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

This collection contains date from which term was computed, and the date commission ended. Records are indexed by court and arranged thereunder by district number. more The Department of State is headed by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, whose office was established under the Constitution of 1776. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of lists of attorneys granted permission to practice in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. In order to practice at this level, attorneys were required more to have a sponsor. Information given includes names of attorney and sponsor, and date of admission. From 1903 on, either the county of residence or the place of admission of the attorney are also noted. At the end of the first volume (1742-1902) is a "List of attorneys of the Supreme Court of the Province of Pennsylvania admitted at various times previous to the Revolution," which is noted as having been copied from "Sheriff's Deed Book B," and which shows the names of the attorneys, and their dates of admission. For related records, see link below. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of a record of appellate cases in the Supreme Court, Western District. Cases deal with issues under the Court's mandatory and discretionary jurisdiction. Cases more falling within the Court's mandatory jurisdiction dealt with capital punishment, questions of constitutionality, finance and revenue, elections, and others. Cases falling within the Court's discretionary jurisdiction included cases where two intermediate courts had opposing decisions or cases that posed open questions of law, among others. Entries for each case list: the plaintiff (appellant) and defendant (appellee); the names of the attorneys appearing for the parties; the county and the lower courts from which the appellate cases arose; a chronological listing of the documents filed and proceedings held in the case; and the Court's subsequent decision or orders. Justices delivering the opinions are often noted, and from 1795 to 1836, the name of the prothonotary recording the case is entered. During the period 1894-1919, many of the dockets contain statistical summaries concerning the number and types of cases processed, and from 1930 to 1965, penciled notations are found that refer to the published cases and opinions of the Supreme Court in the Pennsylvania State Reports. A reference number that indicates when the case was recorded as having been argued in the Court Minute Books appears from 1935 onwards. Docket sheets dating after 2000 were printed from an electronic database and may contain a report date postdating the docket date. Dockets postdating 2000 may also be found online through the Administrative Offices of the Pennsylvania Courts' website. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of records of cases brought before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District. An Appearance Docket generally documents the initial proceedings of more a case, while actions taken months or years later after the appearance docket entry was completed, are listed in a continuance docket. Different types of dockets are found for different periods. From 1740 through September of 1795, the volumes may be either Appearance or Continuance Dockets, or combinations of both. From December of 1795 until 1829, there are generally both types of dockets for each term. From December of 1830 through 1837, however, only Continuance Dockets are found, while from 1838 on, all volumes are in the form of Appearance Dockets. Information provided by docket entries may include court term and case number; names of parties and their attorneys; names of county and lower courts from which the appellate case arose; a chronological listing of documents filed and proceedings held; and the court's decision on subsequent orders. For a more in-depth study of particular cases see the (RG-033-A-13) Appearance Papers, 1858-1879. less

Images of dockets of appeals petitioned to the Supreme Court, Eastern District. Information given for each case includes the dates of returnable papers; arguments and more opinions; the decision rendered; the names of the plaintiff(s), defendant(s), and their respective attorneys; and the corresponding case number. For eighteenth and nineteenth century dockets, the date that an original writ was issued by the Supreme Court, and whether it was a summons, capias or writ of error, is also noted. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

These are images of basic appearance dockets for the Supreme Court, marking the date that the original writ was issued by the Supreme Court and more whether it was a Summons, Capias or Writ of Error. Information provided by docket entries may include court term and case number; names of parties and their attorneys; county and lower courts from which the appellate case arose; a chronological listing of documents filed and proceedings held; and the courts' decision on subsequent orders. less

The documents within this series were extracted from their original series files in 1925 due to their unique historical value. They contain valuable autographs of more national or state figures, including such notables as William Penn, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Henry Knox, James Madison, Henry Clay, Dr. Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Jared Ingersoll, General Peter Muhlenberg, William Bingham, Gouvernoeur Morris, James Wilson, General Anthony Wayne, and Gilbert Stuart. Some of the documents contained in this series fill major gaps in the original series and include a land grant of 1683, inventory sheets of real estate for attained citizens, papers relating to various court cases, depositions of Benjamin Franklin and Henry Clay, rules of court, petitions, affidavits, and recognizances. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Images of various documents filed with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, including petitions, transcripts, maps of streets and land tracts, copies of opinions, affidavits, wills, more charges of the court, and the Orphan's Court Rules for Northampton County in 1842. Of interest may be a writ of error from the United States Supreme Court authorized by Chief Justice Roger B. Taney in the 1860 case of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company v. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and papers concerning the case of Charles Fatman v. Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (1862). Also included is a series previously titled Reports, 1814-1885, which contains reports of Auditors, Examiners and Masters. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of case files for cases brought before the Court of Admiralty in Philadelphia. Included in the files are descriptions of the proceedings, copies of more the record, lists of evidence, depositions, true bills (of indictment), subpoenas, and account records of the ships in question. Information provided typically includes date of session, names of parties and ships involved, descriptions of the courtroom proceedings and case background, and the outcome of the case. Of interest may be the case of George Gibbs vs. the Brigantine "Two Friends." Gibbs' ship, the brigantine "Susanna," was seized as a prize of war by the Dutch ship "Two Friends," and included in the file are both Dutch and English copies of documents used as evidence. Also of interest may be the case of the brigantine "Betsey", which was appealed to the Pennsylvania High Court of Errors and Appeals and tried in 1795 by the Vice Admiralty Court of Bermuda. Other cases include those of the brig "Patty," the ship "L'Empreur," the ship "Elizabeth," "Shaw vs. the ship "Lethe," James Montgomery vs. James Wharton, the Commonwealth vs. Caspar Israelow, and Anderson et. al. vs. Forbes (Commander of the ship "Dolphin"). Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of cases heard and adjudged in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania against citizens accused of high treason. The cases involve claims made against the more real and personal estates of the accused. Information given includes names of plaintiff, defendant, claimant, witnesses, and attorneys; amount of claim or debt; and date defendant acquired debt or property. Defendants include Oswald Eve, Joseph Galloway, and others. This type of legal action grew out of Chapter 784 of an Act of Assembly passes March 6, 1778, entitled "An Act for the Attainder of Divers Traitors if They Render Not Themselves by a Certain Day, and for Vesting Their Estates in this Commonwealth, and for more Effectually Discovering the Same and for Ascertaining and Satisfying the Lawful Debts and Claims Thereupon." A supplement was passed March 29, 1779, as Chapter 832. Other chapters relating to divesting forfeited estates include Chapters 818, 829, and 854. less

Images of dockets that list subsequent actions taken and papers filed in a case after the initial entry in another docket. Information given includes names more of plaintiff and defendant; original court term; and nature of the actions. Disclaimer: Not all records in this series are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Images of reports of inquisitions conducted by a County Coroner and a twelve man panel who had viewed a body attesting to the cause of more death. These inquests determined the need for criminal prosecutions, and were used as the basis for conviction at the grand jury inquest if needed. Information provided includes name of decedent; date and cause of death; date of inquest; and county in which it took place. Causes of death listed include criminal acts (assault, murder); medical problems (poison, drinking water, apoplexy, flu, burns, fits, palsey, opium overdoses, and suffocation); and accidents (drowning, being hit by falling trees and logs, sleepwalking out a window, falling from buildings, horses, ladders, and chairs, or into wells, and being run over by wagons or horses, or both). Other causes listed are suicide, natural causes, and "upon the visitation of God." Places where inquests were conducted include Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Delaware, Northampton, and Northumberland Counties, and Philadelphia. Other documents sometimes included with the inquisitions are Sheriff's Inquests and Grand Jury Inquests for Oyer and Terminer in Bucks County, death verifications, and witness depositions. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Images of dockets containing oaths, sworn before the Prothonotary of the Supreme Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, affirming an alien's intention to become more a naturalized citizen, and renouncing all allegiance to any foreign government. Data provided by the Declarations of Intention in the bulk of the series, September 24, 1832-September 24, 1906, includes name, native country, age, former monarch and signature of the alien; date of appearance; whether the alien resided in the county or city of Philadelphia; and the signature of the Prothonotary of the Supreme Court. The entries appear as standardized printed forms, with blanks into which the information was handwritten. The first volume, July 18, 1819-August 11, 1832, differs from the others, both in types of entries as well as types of information presented. It is only here that separate oaths of Allegiance appear, mixed in amongst the Declarations. In this volume, a Declaration of Intention consisted of swearing one's intent to merely settle and reside in Pennsylvania while still owing allegiance to one's former monarch. It was the separate Oath of Allegiance that actually renounced all foreign allegiances and conveyed the intent to seek United States citizenship. Sometimes both a Declaration and an Oath appear, one after the other, for the same person. In other instances, only one or the other appears. In these latter cases, it would seem that the aliens either filed the missing statement with a different court, or perhaps never followed through with the whole procedure. Data provided by the Declarations of Intention in volume 1 includes name of alien, country of birth, age, monarch to which his allegiance was owed, date of immigration, at which port arrived, city or county of residence, intended place of settlement, and signature of the Prothonotary. Names and birthplaces of immigrating family members may also be shown. Data provided by the Oaths of Allegiance about persons declaring their intention to seek citizenship includes only name, native county and signature of alien; name and country of former monarch now being renounced; and names of the Superior Court or Nisi Prius Justice and Prothonotary before whom the person appeared. less

Images of case files for divorce cases brought before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District. Documents filed may include petitions (libels) for more divorce, subpoenas for divorce, interrogatories, depositions, and decrees for divorce. In the divorce process, the original petition was made to the Supreme Court, accusing either the wife or husband of a particular marriage offense, and asking the Court to force his or her appearance before the justices. The Court would then issue a warrant for the appearance of the libellee, and questions would be drawn and statements taken for the libellant and libellee. The Court would then render its decision. Information provided by these papers includes names of the couple; date married; court term and case number; and reason for divorce. less

Images of a record of cases brought before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Middle District. Information provided about each case may include names more of parties; a brief description of the case; an explanation regarding its origin; by what means it reached the Supreme Court (by writ of error, certiorari or appeal); where the case was filed; and amounts of court costs incurred. After 1810, the final decision of the court is also noted. The dockets also contain entries giving the location of the court for various sessions, and the names of the justices who presided; as well as notations of adjournment motions, rules adopted concerning payment made to the Court, and other court actions. less

Images of a record of equity in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Docket entries were generally begun one or two terms before the case was more actually brought before the court. Entries provide such information as names of defendant, plaintiff, attorneys and witnesses involved and a listing of dates and types of documents filed or rules and judgments rendered. Some of these cases are indexed in RG/033/A/42- Ejectment Index, 1857-1874. less

On September 29, 1787 "An Act to Declare and Regulate Escheats" became law. According to it, the law established a process by which the Commonwealth more would incorporate the real and personal property of persons who died intestate or without heirs. For the execution of this, the Supreme Council commissioned an Escheator-General; specifically John Nicholson (also Comptroller-General), Clement Biddle, and William Irwin. A deputy was appointed for each county. Deputies mentioned include Thomas Sergeant (Bucks), Isaac Darlington (Chester), Robert Porter (Montgomery) and Collinson Reed (Berks). These officers held an inquisition and rendered a decision concerning the escheated property. Inquisitors were warranted by the county sheriff and testimony of witnesses was taken. If the escheators court found no claim or will the property was turned over to the state. Otherwise, claimants were to appear at the next session of the Supreme Court. This process was changed by act of Assembly on April 2, 1821 when the auditor general assumed duties of the escheator general and the Courts of Common Pleas replaced the Supreme Court. Images of documents included in this series are: Inquisition Returns, Warrants, Claims on Estates, Testimony, Jury Lists, Estate Inventories, and Certificates of Marriage. Also within this series are commissions for the deputy escheators and for the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth from the governor. For further information see records of the Department of the Auditor General and records from the Office of the Comptroller General. less

Images of records of Supreme Court cases in which the execution of the Court's judgment was carried out to enforce payment of debts. Information provided more by the dockets includes names of plaintiff, defendant, and their attorneys; suit and court costs; and the nature of the judgment and of the action of the court to recover costs. less

Images of records of criminal cases heard and adjudged in Allegheny, Bedford, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Huntingdon, Lancaster, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, more Northampton, Northumberland, Philadelphia, Washington, Westmoreland, and York Counties. Information provided includes dates of sessions; names of defendant, witnesses, judges, sheriff, grand jurors and petite jurors involved; nature of crime committed (ranging from misdemeanors to high treason, and including crimes related to Blacks); the verdict; and the sentence. The prosecution may have been either the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or the United States ("Republica"). less

This docket contains images of two separate sections, one being a record of rules, resolves and orders of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and the more other, a record of divorce cases brought before that court. The section entitled "General Motions" (1750-1837) documents the administrative workings of the Supreme Court by listing decisions made concerning general procedures, as well as specific cases. Topics include dealing with writs of habeas corpus and certiorari; pleas by general issue; new trials in arrest of judgment; admission of attorneys; the exchange of pleas and responses; filing times for affidavits; acts of assembly pertaining to the court; the setting or court dates for the Supreme, Circuit and Nisi Prius Courts; and the deaths and appointments of Chief Justices, Associate Justices, Prothonotaries, Criers, Commissioners of Bail and Tipstaffs. Of particular interest is a libel case brought against Eleazer Oswald, publisher of "The Independent Gazetteer or the Chronicle of Freedom" (1782). The "Divorce Docket" (1800-1805) contains copies of original petitions for divorce, as well as of the Court's judgments. Information provided includes names of husband and wife; reason for filing the divorce petition (abandonment, adultery, cruelty, previous unended marriage, etc.); names of referees; and the nature of the final judgment. less

Images of a partial, external index to the 11 volume series RG/033/A/35- Declaration of Intention Dockets, 1819-1870, 1873-1875, 1881-1906. Volumes 2-10, and part of 11/12 more of that series are indexed by this book (volume 1 has an internal index of its own, while the entries in volume 11/12 after December 2, 1901 appear to be unindexed). Information provided for each name includes volume and page number references to where the individual's Declaration can be found. less

Images of an index to RG-033-A-75 - Naturalization Papers, 1794-1819, 1821-1868, filed with the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Eastern District. Information provided by more entries in Volume 1 of the index (1794-1824) includes name of alien, date of admission as a citizen, and occasionally the filing date of the declaration of intention. Volume 2 (1842-1868) shows names of aliens and numbers of their petitions for naturalization, although all of these petitions were not necessarily accepted. less

Images of twelve volumes of indices containing the following information for each judgment: case title, court term when judgment was rendered, page number, and sometimes more additional information on the settlement. less

Images of minutes of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Lancaster District. Information provided includes names of plaintiff, defendant, attorneys and more jurors involved; date of court session; and an account of the proceedings. less

Images of minutes of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the Court of Nisi Prius in the Eastern District. Information provided includes: more justices present or absent; date of session with respective times of convention, recess, and adjournment; and details of cases submitted, cases discontinued, quashed appeals, judgments on non-pros entered; cases remanded to a lower court; judgments and opinions filed, cases argued, and cases continued from previous sessions. Details provided for each case include: names of the plaintiff(s), defendant(s), representing attorneys and jurors; charges and/or complaints against the defendant; justices who did not participate in the case; whether a dissenting or concurring opinion filed; party responsible for costs associated with the appeal; and whether the appeal was affirmed or reversed. Some entries are marked as to whether or not the case continues, or as to whether it was heard in the Supreme Court, or in Nisi Prius. Other items of interest, such as induction ceremonies, memorial services, admissions to the bar, and portrait presentations, are also noted. Minutes dating from 1952-1981 are from the Supreme Court, Eastern District only. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of minutes of cases heard by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in the Middle District. Information provided includes names of plaintiff, defendant, attorneys and more jurors involved; date of court session; and an account of the proceedings. less

Images of minutes of Court of Admiralty sessions held in Philadelphia for both the United States and the State of Pennsylvania. Information provided by the more minutes generally includes date and location of court session; times of meeting and adjournment; names of justices and jurors present; and particulars of cases brought before the court, such as names of parties, nature of case, and judgment rendered. less

These records were originally presented to the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania after the basement of the State House in Philadelphia was cleared out in 1895. more These records were then compiled and deposited by the Genealogical Society with the Pennsylvania State Archives. This is a series of volumes that contains a wide variety of miscellaneous Supreme Court records. Some types of records include Court Minutes; Coroner's Inquisitions; Proceedings in Cases; Lists of Marriage, Public Housekeepers, and Tavern Licenses issued. Volume 45 contains the "Pa. Sunday Court Records," which contain records of Fines and Forfeits, Tavern Licenses, Return of Public Housekeepers Recommended and Marriage Licenses. Some pre-Revolutionary records exist and identify George III as the reigning monarch. Disclaimer: The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Records of various types of cases brought before the Superior or Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. Information provided by the entries includes names of plaintiff and more defendant, type of case, proceedings and dates thereof, nature of the judgment, and the locations of related case papers. Of interest may be the written addresses in memoriam of Chief Justices Henry Greer and James P. Sterrett, as well as the address given for the presentation of portraits of the Justices. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. less

Images of a record of persons petitioning the Supreme Court for naturalization. Although the declarations of intent date from as early as September 12, 1812, more to as late as November 2, 1867, and the dates of naturalization cover the period September 12, 1818, to November 27, 1856 and the majority of the listings are from 1830 to 1855. Entries list the name and nationality of the petitioner; the name of the voucher; the date of declaration; and the date naturalized. less

Images of two types of documents are contained in the file: petitions of naturalization and declarations of intention. The naturalization petitions generally contain the name, more country or city of origin, previous sovereign, and length of residence in the United States of the alien; the names of any vouchers; and the date and place where the person's declaration of intention was filed. As a rule, those declarations of intention that were submitted in Allegheny County give only the immigrant's name and country of origin, the name of the sovereign who was being renounced, and the date and place where the declaration was being made. Declarations made in other western counties, however, sometimes also record the birth date and birthplace of the petitioner. While most of the documents date from 1840-1856, there are a few petitions from 1831, 1862 and 1867. less

Images of commencing "proclamations" written by the Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth stating the names of those people accused of high treason. Those accused more were either discharged, outlawed or tried. If outlawed or successfully tried, their property was then appropriated by the Commonwealth. Types of documents filed include lists of persons who surrendered, or who were discharged, outlawed, or attainted of a capital crime; claims and decrees against forfeited estates; newspaper advertisements for the accused; recognizances; and an alphabetical listing of those suspected of high treason and capital crimes. (The actual court actions for claims against forfeited estates can be found in RG 033-A-29 Claims Papers Relating Primarily to Forfeited Estates, 1778-1791). less

Perpetuation of testimony refers to the transcribing of that testimony so that it can be read as evidence in a court. Images of the entries more in this volume were transcribed by the Prothonotary of the Supreme Court and document proceedings of equity in the form of complainants' declarations, calls of appearance by the court, and interrogatories of witnesses. The cases represented deal mainly with land titles and conveyances and information provided about them includes names of parties involved, and dates and locations of title transfers. The nature of the decision, however, is not revealed. less

Images of writs issued to the Sheriff of Philadelphia by Court of Admiralty Justices ordering him to bring before the Court all prisoners in his more jail accused of piracy or other crimes committed on the high seas. The precepts were issued either from the Court of Admiralty of Pennsylvania, or by the Court of Admiralty of the United States, and provide such information as names of the Sheriff and two Justices, signatures of the Justices, and the date the court session began. Also included in the files are lists of grand and traverse jurors, a list of Justices for the Court of Admiralty of the United States, and a copy of an ordinance by Congress providing for the establishment of Courts of Admiralty by the authority of Article IX of the Constitution. less

A recognizance is an obligation of record, which a party enters into before some court of record or magistrate, with a condition to perform some more particular act. Failing to do so, the party (recognizor) is obliged to pay a specific sum to the court or to the other party involved in the case. The object of a recognizance is generally to secure the presence of a defendant to perform or suffer the judgment of the court. Images of recognizance papers filed include writs of error, writs returned to the court, writs for appearance, writs sur certiorari, writs for peace and good behavior, and writs for bail. Information provided includes name of plaintiff, name and residence of defendant, amount of recognizance, and duties required. Other documents are also found, such as distringas to nisi prius, exceptions to bail, orders of the court, and bonds. Of interest may be the final folder, which documents a United States Circuit Court (Third District) case, as well as one from within the Commonwealth involving a conspiracy charge. less

Images of petitions for veterans' pensions submitted to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. According to the Statutes at Large for 1785, these petitions were normally more filed in the local county Orphans' Court. By law, the Court required substantial proof of the disability. At least one commanding officer and the surgeon who was affiliated with the soldier had to file depositions with the court affirming the soldier's service record and attesting to the wound. Once the Orphans' Court decided upon the case, it was sent to the Comptroller-General for permanent recording. The Assembly required the court to revise their proceedings every year. The entire process was revised in 1787 when, by an act of the assembly, the Supreme Court became the overseeing authority, and was given authority to review any pension case necessary in its regular sessions, or on circuit in the counties. By law, applications for pensions were only allowed within three years of the two acts. Thus, a veteran or widow could only file a claim from 1785 through 1790. Information provided by the applications may include name, rank and regiment of soldier; residence; occupation; and age. The depositions normally show name of commanding officer; the battle fought in; and the type of wound received. Other documents sometimes included are commission and enlistment papers. Related information may be found in the Orphans' Court Dockets for the respective counties. See also the following related State Archives series, and the online name index to the Revolutionary War pensioners documented therein): RG-2, Records of the Auditor General RG 002-RAMS-53 Military Pension Accounts and Related Papers, circa 1789-1883 (2 boxes, 9 volumes), RG 002-RAMS-60 Revolutionary War Pension File, 1809-1893 (4 boxes); RG-4, Records of the Comptroller General RG 004-52 Revolutionary War Pension Files And Related Accounts, 1785-1809 (8 boxes, 5 volumes); RG-7, Records of the General Assembly RG 007-B-11 House File, 1790-1903 (66 boxes, 1 carton); RG-28, Records of the Treasury Department RG 028-A-82 Revolutionary War Pension List Book, 1834-1838. (1 volume). less

Images of transcriptions of land property conveyances, originally taken in execution upon an estate or in a suit by virtue of a writ of fieri more facias and sold at public auction by writ of venditioni expinas. Information provided includes names of plaintiff, defendant, grantee, and the Sheriff involved; date of deed poll; property location, size, boundaries and names of neighbors; and date grant was received. less

A warrant of attorney is more specific than a letter or power of attorney, in that it is addressed to one or more attorneys authorizing more them to appear in any court or in some specified court on behalf of a client to confess judgment in an action of debt, and contains a stipulation not to bring any writ of error or file a bill in equity. The defendant confessing judgment may also enter this warrant without an attorney by filing it with the Prothonotary. The Warrant of Attorney Dockets contain images of records of those cases in which such a warrant was entered and judgment confessed. Information provided includes names of plaintiff, defendant, and warranted attorney(s); amount of debt; notations of other papers filed; and date of confession of judgment. Some dockets contain actual warrants. less

The petitions were originally made to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, requesting that he issue a writ of habeas corpus which would then more allow the petitioner to appear before the court to inquire into the legality of his confinement. Information provided by the petitions and their accompanying writs includes names of petitioner (detainee), reason for detention (including robbery, desertion, going AWOL, and not re-enlisting after being paid to do so), filing date, and action taken by the court. Other documents filed include manumissions, paper books, memoranda, processes, enlistment papers, and witness lists. Individuals named may include those in charge of jails and workhouses, military commanders of the Revolution, and a Vice Council of France. Most of the cases represented relate either to military affairs or slave holdings. Of special interest are documents from the state of Rhode Island. A related series (RG-033-A-119) Writs of Habeas Corpus for Black Slaves and Indentured Servants, 1784-1787. Many of the writs provide such information as name of slave, place of residence, name of master, type of crime, and sometimes particulars concerning the slave's familial relationships, occupation, and purchase. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Please visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. The Pennsylvania State Archives provides digital access to a wide variety of historical documents, some of which may be considered offensive by current standards. The Archives does not endorse views expressed in these historical collections, but presents these collections to aid in scholarly research. less

Recordings of transactions made at the Pennsylvania State Store, usually on a daily basis. Information provided includes the date, types and quantities of the goods more involved in the transaction, the amount of money involved and the type of payment. Images are arranged chronologically by date of transaction. This collection is part of Treasury Department which was part of the Constitution of 1776. less

Various documents relating to stocks, securities, and currency once maintained by the State Treasurer. Documents include: a power of attorney covering assignment of Commonwealth certificates more of stock issued pursuant to Act 202 of 1839; correspondence relating to the transfer of stock and payment of dividends from the Sea Girt Land Investment Company and the Spring Lake Beach Improvement Company; and securities, currency, and supporting records turned over to the Treasury Department pursuant to Act 80 of 1895, which authorized and directed the Auditor General to release to the State Treasurer certain securities and currencies held by the Auditor General for the redemption of such outstanding notes of the Downington Bank and the National Bank of Pennsylvania at Pottsville, both of which banks surrendered their charters in 1864 and 1866 respectively. The securities and currencies were to be held by the State Treasurer for the redemption of any possible notes of these banks which might be presented for redemption. Images are unarranged. This collection is part of Treasury Department which was part of the Constitution of 1776. less

Miscellaneous ledgers documenting various accounts and taxes. Data provided about each transaction includes name of account, the date of the transaction, to or from whom more cash was paid, and the dollar amount involved. The portion on taxes lists the transaction number, the township name, the deficiencies, the type of tax, and the state money commissions. Disclaimer: Not all records in this collection are digitized. Visit the PA State Archives to see the rest of the collection. Images represent one ledger from 1778-1791. This collection is part of Treasury Department which was part of the Constitution of 1776. less

A record of indigent, widowed, and abandoned mothers who were recipients of state money provided for by the Act of April 29, 1913. Data includes more the name and address of the mother, the claim number, and the names and birth dates of her children. Images are grouped by county, and thereafter arranged numerically by claim number. This collection is part of Treasury Department which was part of the Constitution of 1776. less

This is a collection of posters of varying size, color and medium pertaining to the U.S. and Pennsylvania from before the start of the Civil more War Period to the present. Subjects include business advertising, public announcements, broadsides, political cartoons, campaign posters, World War II, world travel, and civic duties. Manufactured for many different businesses, institutions, and government agencies, the artwork is by famous, obscure, and unknown commercial illustrators. less