The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-02-07
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the History of Braddock's Expedition, BY
Winthrop Sargent. They have learned with
pleasure, from officers of the Society, thai
numerous manuscripts of local hislorica
character, some Of them of early date, have
been received from different sections Of the
State; and taat other valuable materials fol
the pens of future authors are promised to
us. '""rtt ~ a"| rN
II cannot be doubted that the incentives
thus offered will be much more efficacious
than any which can spring from the routine
of ordinary correspondence between the So
ciiely ard county auxiliasiss; and certainly
the expenses and difficulty of maintenance
will be much less. If, stimulated by these
and other views, our fellow citizens in any
of the counties shall become sufficiently in
terested in the general work to form an asso.
ciation for its better promotion, the way will
will b. .is~ay. opea- . and tho .aduesnaents
will have become stronger with each aug-
menlation Of the resources of the Publica-
tion Fund.
Upon The whole, therefore, your commit.
lee are ofopinion that it is most expedieni for
the Society 10 take early steps 10 inform our
citizens generally of the plan and prospects
of the Fund, and of It's convenience and
importance as an instrument for the produc.
lion OF valuable historical literature in our
midst,
WILLIAM BIGLER, of Clearfeld.
GEORGE CHAMBERS Of Chambersburg
SAMUEL BREcK, OF Philadelphia.
The Publication Fund is composed Of sub.
scriptions of twenty dollars each, the pay
ment of which by any person entities him or
her for life 10 copy of all the publications
of the Society," This fund is of recent es-
tablishment, yet its increase has been rapid
and steady; and il already amounts 10 nine
thousand dollars. Residents in all quarters
of the State, and even in other Stales, have
become subscribers to il. The selection of
the works to be published is determined by
the concurrence of both the Society and the
Trustees; either having negative upon the
acts Of the other in this respect. The first
book issued is the History of Braddocx's 's
Expedition, BY Winthrop Sargent hand
some octave volume of 42o pages, with val.
uaLle maps and engravings. This interesting
work has been very favorably received by
the public. Nearly five hundred copies have
been sold in addition 10 the distribution to
the subscribers 10 the Fund. Under a reso.
luton adopted for this porpose, persons who
shall become subscribers 10 the Fund before
the FIRST of May next, will be regarded as
entitled TO copy Of this History. Letters
containing subscriptions 10 the Fund are to
be addressed tolhe "Hisiorical Society of
Pennsylvania" PhiladeIphia. Subscribers
should give early notice of any delay in the
receipt OF their books. ."'. s# Us =.
The Society beirg designed for the whole
State, and its memberships being open 10
our fellow citizens of every county, every
available opportunity is embraced by us 10
invite their cooperation in the collection and
preservation OF materials for the history of
our Commonwealth, and for securing just
tribute from posteriiy to the memory of ci,i-
zens who have been in any way distinguish
ed by local or general services. II is hoped
that historical notices of towns and counties,
memoranda Of remarkable facts, biograDhi-
cal and genealogical notices, and letters, dia.
ries, and other manuscripts, will continue TO
be sent TO the Society. Itis suggested that,
in all cases of contribution OF such materials
the contributor should furnish herewith, as
far as practicable, statement of such facts
as may be requisite 10 establish the genuine.
ness and authority Of the documents, as the
name of the donor, and any information re.
specting the archives are recorded ane filed
by the Society.
President-THoMAs SERGEANT. 70.
Vice Presidents--George Sharswood, J. r.
Tyson, William Duane, William Shippen.
% Corresponding Secretary-Horatio Gates
Jones. s.aa ~i.aecG s'h," teIla7 sai
s Recording Secretary ry---Frank M, ,Euing.
Trustees of the Publication Fund--G George
w. Norris, Six tsenih and Locust streets +;
John .Jorlan,! Jr., Manufacturers, and Me-
chanics' Bank Harry Conrad, No. 12a Moth
Third street., lei ,-...tro .fisl.ttgl.sls
Treasurer-Charles Nj. Morris. s,...
Ebraran-Townsend Ward. ,...
~. Signed by order of the Society.
.... THOMAS SERGEANT, President.
Attesl-FRAEK Nj. ErTiro, Roc. soo'y.
January 2slh, 1856.
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