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Lukens-Lenox Papers, 1702-1900

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Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

CORRESPONDENCE AND RELATED PAPERS, 1702-1789 & undated. (19 folders & 1 oversized item)

box 1

Correspondence and Related Papers of John Lukens, Surveyor General, 1762-1789 & undated.

1762-1767 (folder 1)

1762 June 3, letter, Richard Peters, Philadelphia, to John Lukens (1 item). Instructions to the Surveyor General.

1762 June 21, letter, Richard Peters, Easton, to John Lukens (1 item). Updating Lukens on plans for meetings with Indians at Easton and Lancaster and with Maryland commissioners.

1763 January 8, letter, George Miley, Warrington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Even though he paid the Proprietors for the land, Miley fears losing his 150 acres in Manahan Township, York County, for lack of a survey.

1763 January 28, letter, Benja. Parvin, Reading, to John Lukens (1 item). Responding to instructions from the Surveyor General's Office, Parvin reports that he has not surveyed land for the Proprietors and therefore has no returns to send.

1763 March 10, letter, Wm. Shankland, Lewes, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Concerning encroachment on 1000 acres of land located on Green Branch, Sussex County, acquired by Shankland family on December 15, 1731, by entry.

1763 May 19, letter, Benja. Parvin, Reading, to John Lukens (1 item). Parvin argues against the "superseding" of his commission as deputy surveyor.

1763 June 24, letter, James Mills to John Lukens (1 item). Mills reports that neighbors are encroaching on his land in Newberry Township, York County, so he is in need of a survey.

1763 July 1, letter, William Matthews, York Town, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Matthews reports that Ludweik Speece and many others complain that George Stevenson is not completing their returns. Many settlers are clamoring for surveys, fear sustaining loss of land they have lived on for several years, so Matthews requests to be deputized so that he can do the surveying and make returns.

1763 August 12, letter, Rebekah Miller, Philadelphia, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Written by her son James Gibbon, Miller inquires about 200 acres in New Castle County and 500 acres in Brandywine.

1763 September 2, survey, Jno. Scull (1 item). Draught of land in Hanover Township, Lancaster County, surveyed by Thomas Lincoln for William Richardson, on a branch of the Swahatarow by an Old Right, with comments by Scull.

1763 October 3, letter, James Scull, Reading, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Complaining of the fraud of Sam Weiser as pertains to the layout of "this town" [Reading]. Also concerns Scull's surveying in Northampton County.

1764 November 8, complaint, filed by Jas. McLene and endorsed by J Lukens (1 item). McLene's complaint against William Finley for 12 acres of meadow land in Antrim Township, Cumberland County, that was "cut off" of a 50-acre tract surveyed for McLene.

1765 May 29, letter, Wm. Matthews, York Town, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a land dispute between Jas. Sinclare and the heirs of John Legate, and other land disputes.

1766 March 31, letter fragment, John Patton, Reading, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Per James Scull, a company is disputing land Patton has surveyed.

1766 August 7, letter, Sam'l Bethel, Hempfield, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Bethel requests a resurvey of land he claims in Path Valley now disputed by others. According to a notation on the letter dated May 11, 1767, Lukens ordered a resurvey and filing of the return by Wm. McClay.

1766 November 23, letter, Adam Hoops, Sommersett [sic], to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Hoops purchased the plantation of Benjamin Woods and asks Lukens when he can "settle the lines."

1766 November, letter, Barnard Dougherty, Bedford, to John Lukens (1 item). Refers to two tickets and a bill enclosed, and requesting application for patents.

1767 March 21, letter fragment, B. Parvin, East Caln, to John Lukens (1 item). Refers to an enclosed draught and Parvin asks that he be charged for Lukens's fees.

1767 May 15, letter, William Matthews to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Land dispute with Jacob Sheagles and difficulty surveying property of adjacent properties. Sheagles' wife seized the chain and broke it.

1767 June 1, complaint, filed by James Vardier/Verdier, Manor of Lowther (1 item). Complaint regarding land in Sherman's Valley, Cumberland County.

1767 July 16, letter, Tobias Hendricks, Cumberland County, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Hendricks inquires about "the determination of my land affair." (Tobias Hendricks was the earliest documented white settler of the land that became the borough of Camp Hill, PA.)

1767 November 9, letter, Arch'd McClean, Hanover, to Mr. Lukens (1 item). Concerning the survey of "Digges's Tract."

1767 November 28, letter, Sam'l McCall, Dover, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Provides history of his land dispute; Hugh Durborow mentioned frequently.

1767 December 15, letter, Wm. Shankland, Lewes Town, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). After receiving Lukens's letter, Shankland interviewed Elijah Cannon and two others about illegally cutting timber; they informed him that they cut timber only on their land warranted by Maryland.

1767 December 21, letter, Richard Peters to Surv. Genl,; copy of letter on verso, John Lukens to John Armstrong, dated December 24, 1767. Regarding a land dispute in Letterkenny Township, Cumberland County, between Peters and Joseph Cook. Cook got a patent for 200 acres that Peters had purchased from Caspar Sherrocks. Lukens instructs Armstrong to notify Cook to immediately "come down and settle the matter."

1767 June 26, letter, William Shankland, Lewes Town, to unknown recipient (1 item). Defends himself in land disputes; references to Benjamin Wynkoop and to the death of his Shankland's sons. On the verso is a Shankland letter of December 23, 1767, providing an update on the matters.

1768-1772 (folder 2)

1768 February 4, letter, Samuel Betty, Alen [sic] Township, Cumberland County, to Mr. Tillsman (1 item). George Stevenson neglected to survey his land and now another survey has cut through that land in "Manhan" Township.

1768 April 22, letter, Isaac Parrish to Samuel Palmer (1 item). Parrish requests immediate payment for the beaver hat he sold Palmer on February 14th and for which Palmer had promised to pay in 3 or 4 days.

1768 August 13, letter, Robt. Lettis Hooper, Jr. to [John Lukens] (1 item). Hooper says he will justly execute whatever trust is reposed in him.

1768 December 2, letter, John Agnew, Carlisle, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Concerning payment of tax bills for land in Cumberland County.

1768, tax bills, for land of John Lukens and John Little (2 items). Probably the enclosure referred to in the Agnew letter above. Lists of taxes on Cumberland County land.

1769 January 2, letter, Robert McCrea, Camococheague, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Seeking appointment as a district surveyor in the "new purchases."

1769 January 31, letter, Benjn Lightfoot, Reading, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Wishes to rent land upon which to build a store. Has already placed some materials at the site and does not wish the inconvenience of relocating them.

1769 June 12, letter fragment, unknown author, Cumberland, to unknown recipient (1 item). Apologizing for the small quantity being sent [perhaps referring to surveys].

1769 June 16, letter, David Hall to John Lukens (1 item). Hall requests that Lukens pay the bearer the money owed. If Lukens is unable to do so now, Hall asks him to "appoint a Day" when the payment will be made.

1769 November 8, note, John Seecalemus, Joseph Newtemus, John Logan and John Petty, Great Island, to unknown recipient (1 item). Per John Parr, General Johnston (sic) sent some Indians to observe the surveying of the "new purchase" boundary line, but they have not yet appeared at the Great Island.

1769 November 10, letter, Joseph Ricards [spelled "Ricketts" on endorsement] to [John Lukens] (1 item). Ricards requests that his land be surveyed and that William "Shanklin" [sic] in Sussex County be authorized to do the work.

1770 June 5, letter, James Tilghman to John Lukens (1 item). Requests that Lukens explain why he thinks the judgment of the Board of Property is "not rightly executed" in the matter of the bearer's (Potter) land.

1770 September 19, letter, Joshua Polk, Nanticoke, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Polk understands that William Shankland is in jail and that others have applied for Shankland's job as the deputy surveyor in Sussex County. Polk currently is ill, but he would like to replace Shankland.

1770 November 30, letter, Joseph McMachon to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). When Lukens was last in Tuskerora [sic], McMachon told him that David Willson had some of McMachon's land surveyed for himself. Owing to his poverty, McMachon cannot come to Philadelphia to comply with the terms of the Land Office and asks Lukens to take care of correcting the matter.

1771 January 16, letter, Thomas Barton, Lancaster, to [John Lukens] (1 item). In 1765, Barton obtained a warrant for 127 acres on a branch of Buffaloe Creek, Cumberland County. A quibble by the "Colonel" [possibly John Armstrong] about the wording of the warrant has left it in jeopardy. Others may have pursued warrants and returns in the same area, namely, Mary Buchannan, John Smith and "one Feree of York County." Barton requests a review of the Land Office records.

1771 March 1, letter, Thos. McKean, Chester, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). McKean recommends the bearer, Mark McCall, for the position of deputy surveyor in Kent County.

1771 April 16, letter, George Palmer, Horsham, to Judah Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Palmer asks Lukens to color glaze and frame the map about which he spoke to him.

1771 November 6, letter, Reuben Hain[es], Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Fort Augusta (1 item). Haines asks if his friend Samuel Wallis may survey Haines's land on Gravely Run.

1771 December 4, memorandum, unknown author to Mr. Lukens (1 item). Expresses confusion over the location of 300 acres surveyed for John Cox. Pencil note on verso.

1772 January 22, affidavit, John Carmichael, Robert Criswell, James Carmichael, James Ross, Zachariah Rickets, Samuel McChean, Charles Boyl [sic], William Bealey and John Covenhoven, to John Lukens and John Little [sic] (1 item). The subscribers verify the improvements that the widow Hamilton and and her family have made on their plantation. An appended note dated February 4, 1772, states that Hugh Brown began improvements in 1760 and that Brown's mother, sister and Christina Hamilton reside on the property.

1772 December 3, letter, James Moore, Philadelphia, to unknown recipient (1 item). Moore hopes his warrants get surveyed, including 100 he took out in the name of Charles Hamilton.

1773-1777 (folder 3)

1773 February 6, letter, John McMillan, Warrington Township, to John Lukens (1 item). McMillan requests that William Matthews be ordered to survey McMillan's land because a neighbor has taken about two and a half acres by another survey even though McMillan's land was surveyed and returned some years ago, and he wishes to end the controversy.

1773 February 18, letter, Wm. Scull, Reading, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Scull states that he encloses returns of surveys, and he complains of the lies of Widow Scull "on Mohoning Creek," who says he refused to return surveys for her.

1773 March 4, letter, W. Scull, Reading, to unknown recipient (1 item). Scull states that he is enclosing return for land of Wm. Graham that is disputed by James Parr "who claims [it] under Joseph Church."

1773 March 30, letter, Chars. McClure, Carlisle, to Mr. Lukens (1 item). McClure purchased a "watter lott" from Robert Calhoon at the north corner of town and "at the outside thereof" and wishes to apply to purchase the adjacent lots for fear others will apply for them.

1773 June 15, letter, Jno. Lukens to Robert McCrea (1 item). Lukens directs McCrea to survey and send in the return for patenting the land of Nicholas Bittinger at Antietam because a surveyor named Cunningham failed to do the job previously according to Bittinger.

1773 June 15, field notes, Eli Coulter (1 item). Description of the bounds of land surveyed for Ephraim Blain on "Turtel Creek near Forbies oald rode."

1773 June 19, letter, William Brown, Carlisle, to Lukens and Little (1 item). Brown describes the agricultural potential of a certain tract of land and offers to sell it to Lukens under certain terms, and he also seeks a warrant for 50 acres on the south side of the Juniata River.

1773 June 21, letter, William Brown, Carlisle, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Brown sends by the bearer, William Waddle, 4 pounds 11 shillings for the warrant mentioned in his June 19 letter. Also, he is negotiating with Lukens regarding the purchase of land since it includes "scrubey pine barrens," and he hopes to avoid interest payments.

1773 October 4, letter, William Brown, Carlisle, to John Lukens or John Little, Philadelphia (1 item). Brown reports that he lost the land because of the delay in receiving the warrant from Lukens and Little. He remarks that in pursuing a land dispute in the "Common and Supream Cortes [sic] here," one has "three Chances to Loose for one to Gain."

1773 November 3, letter, Ephm. Blaine, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Blaine asks that Captain Thompson be ordered to resurvey the tract joining Capt. John Proctor.

1774 February 19, letter, Robert McCrea, Alexandria, to unknown recipient (1 item). McCrea will comply with the recipient's orders as soon as possible, but his papers are presently in Cumberland County and thus not at hand.

1776 March 27, receipt, W. Patterson (1 item). Received from William Scull the bill of sale of Mathieu Culp for land at mouth of Raccoon Creek on the south side of the Juniata River.

1776 March 31, letter, Mark McCate, Dover, to James Tilghman, Philadelphia (1 item). Daniel Benston of Marshy Hope Forest, "the most noisy troublesome man . . . in the whole county," i s on his way to Philadelphia to complain about McCate's father and request that the father's commission be taken from him because of a land survey dispute.

1776 April 19, letter, Jacob Broom, Sr., Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Broom had asked Lukens to be appointed as the deputy surveyor for New Castle County, and now he requests that the process be hastened.

1776 May 10, letter, Rhoad Shankland, Lewis Town, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Fragments missing. Perhaps Lukens wants Shankland to hire Joshua P___ as an assistant. Also Shankland has a question about how much land "may be taken in on warrant of resurvey."

1776 May 12, letter, Daniel Mintzer, Antrim Township, Cumberland County, to Chief Surveyor, Philadelphia (1 item). Mintzer's father George took out a warrant for about 100 acres at Redstone, Westmoreland County in 1773, but the surveyor has refused to run the line, "saying that he is abused by the people thereabout." Now those people have taken possession of the tract, and Mintzer asks that the land be surveyed.

1776 June, letter, John Harris, Paxton, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Harris seeks payment for debts incurred by Lukens's deceased son Jesse several years ago. (This John Harris was the founder of Harrisburg, PA.)

1776 June 12, letter, Thomas Ball, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Ball writes regarding the money owed to John Harris. On the verso of this letter is a notation dated June 21, 1776, indicating that John Lukens paid John Harris, Jr. fifteen pounds.

1777 March 19, Mich Troy, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Troy states that he is enclosing the returns of two surveys made for him by Charles Lukens, which Lukens has not signed. Also enclosed is a letter from Charles Lukens explaining the lack of signatures. Troy begs John Lukens to accept the surveys despite that endorsement, and he invites Lukens to get away from the disagreeable city and come to the country on a visit.

1777 March 7, Chas. Lukens, York, to Michael Troy, Esqr., Sunbury (1 item). Enclosure mentioned in above letter. Lukens informs Troy that he cannot "make out your Returns" because the surveys do not close, so he advises Troy to have the land resurveyed and to have Mr. Maclay make the returns.

1780-1783 (folder 4)

1780, memorandum, John Forsyth to Mr. Carson (1 item). Forsyth requests that Mr. Carson ask the members of the Pennsylvania Assembly to appoint Forsyth to a position in Cumberland or Northumberland County.

1780 October 17, list of the "Members of the Assem[bl]y of the State of Pennsylvania (1 item).

1780 October 25, letter, Robert Moody, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Because of the Indian wars, Moody has had to move into Sunbury. He is farming Lukens's lot and wishes to make arrangements concerning rent and shares and use of Lukens's horse.

1781 March 19, petition, John Lukens to President in Council (1 item). Rough draft of Lukens's petition to the Supreme Executive Council to officially regain his position as Surveyor General of the state. On verso, undated letter, Mary Norris to Lewis Wies (also spelled "Wise"), expressing that "I shall be glad to see thee as soon as convenient." The document also contains notes regarding debts.

1781 April 7, Letter, John Forsyth, Lancaster, to William Carson, Philadelphia (1 item). Assuming that John Lukens will be the Surveyor General, Forsyth wishes Mr. Carson to speak to Lukens "in my behalf [regarding an appointment as deputy surveyor] either for Lancaster County or Berks County."

1781 April 26, letter, F. Nichols to John Lukens, Esqr. (1 item). Nichols recommends John Hoge for the position of deputy surveyor in the "District that was Col. Hendricks."

1781 May 28, letter, James Potter, Middle Creek, to John Lukens (1 item). Potter congratulates Lukens for being appointed to his former office of Surveyor General.

1781 August 13, letter, John Moore, Westmorland [sic] County, to John Lukens (1 item). Moore seeks the position of deputy surveyor for a district in Westmoreland County.

1781 August 17, letter, Joseph Mitchell to John Lukens (1 item). Mitchell thanks Lukens for informing him that the laws regarding the Old Rights will be clarified after the Supreme Executive Council decides the matters. Furthermore, he expresses his gratitude for the assistance of friends "when I am not able to help myself."

1781 December 1, letter, Chas. McClure, Carlisle, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). McClure reports that he assigned three of four applications to some vacant land on the side of South Mountain and requests that Lukens's son Charles be instructed to survey the land.

1782 January 25, letter, Joseph Mitchell to John Lukens (1 item). Mitchell requests Lukens's assistance in determining the location of certain lots and liberty lands he purchased from William Moon and wife, only surviving heirs of James Wallace of Bristol, who had bought 1000 acres from William Penn on October 12, 1681.

1782 February 12, letter, Cornelius Atkinson, Northumberland, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Atkinson asks Lukens to furnish a copy of a lottery order issued to Alexander Steen on April 3, 1769, for surveying land on "Wariers Run" at the Forks of the Susquehanna, which Steen lost. Atkinson notes that "Steen Commonly wrote his name Stevens."

1782 February 22, letter, Dorsey Pentecost to John Lukens (1 item). Pentecost seeks appointment with Lukens to discuss a deputy surveyor for Washington County.

1782 April 30, letter, Joseph Mitchell to John Lukens (1 item). Mitchell expresses dissatisfaction with the progress of securing his city lots and liberty lands.

1782 June 15, letter (copy), Jno. Lukens, Philadelphia, to John Hoge "(Son of David)" [sic] (1 item). Lukens informs Hoge that he meant to appoint him as one of three deputy surveyors in Washington County to settle matters against the Virginia interests, but the letter was sent to John Hoge, son of Jonathan, by mistake. Lukens now sends this letter to "Settle the Matter."

1782 August 7, letter, Matthw Henderson, Shippensburg, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Henderson describes his difficulty in laying out the boundaries for a survey based on the warrant of James Whitehead, so he submits a draught of all the properties in the area for the approval of the Board of Property.

1782 October 8, letter, Jas. Parr, Paxton, to John Lukins, Philadelphia (1 item). Parr informs Lukens that he obtained old draughts at Carlisle from "Mr. Lukins" (probably Charles Lukens) because he could not wait for Lukins to prepare new ones. Parr will send new ones made by "Gray" to compare with the old draughts. He notes that Mr. and Mrs. Lukins have a "great notion of going to Live at Sunnsburry in the spring."

1782 November 3, letter, Jas. Parr, Sunnsburry, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Parr discusses various surveying matters involving John Harrison and John Buchanan. He reports that "it is not safe [to survey "in Nittany"] at present for the indians has killed three and take four prisoners Last month" and that poor living conditions have required him to "dine on Rock fish some upwards of a yard Longe."

1783 February 27, letter, Wm. McMurray, Carlisle, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). McMurray writes that he had left the Army expecting to be appointed to the position formerly held by William McClay, but there was no opening in that district. Lukens had then told him that when the lands were opened "to sink the Officers & Soldiers state certificates", he would employ him. He hopes Lukens will employ him before that event and claims the right to such an appointment because he faithfully served his country seven or eight years "to my own impoverishment" while civilians were "disposing of their time & property to their own advantage."

1783 September 29, letter, John Lowdon, Northumberland, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Lowdon accounts for money drawn on various orders involving James Wilson.

1784-1785 (folder 5)

1784 January 12, order, John Lukens to James Parr (1 item). Parr has permission to sell two tracts (436 acres) of Lukens's land in Northumberland County for no less than 600 pounds.

1784 February 15, letter, Robt. Magaw, Carlisle, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Magaw had obtained a judgment of 60 pounds against Lukens's late son Charles, but could not execute it without "distressing Charles & family in the extreme." The money was originally given to Charles when he was sheriff of York County, and James Dill "and some other person" were "his Bail that year." Those who then furnished the money to Charles are now in great distress, and a reply would be appreciated.

1784 April 22, letter, Jos. Byers, West Pensbro, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). The bearer David McCurdy is a poor simple honest man and is not fit to make his own case, which is just. Others are laying claim to land McCurdy has owned 30 years. Byers asks that Lukens take up McCurdy's cause.

1784 June 11, letter, Thomas Smith, Carlisle, to George Woods, Philadelphia (1 item). Smith wishes to clarify the possible sale of Lukens and Little land below Jack's Narrows. If they have a clear title, he is interested in buying it, but if they do not, he does not want to be engaged in land disputes and can get a better return on his money if put out to interest. John (his son or Woods' son?) has shown superior legal knowledge in Virginia's Monongahela court.

1784 July 3, letter, John Forsyth, Carlisle, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Refers to enclosures of Mr. Moore's account of "particulars", which Lukens requested Forsyth obtain, and of an advertisement Forsyth requests Lukens to ask Mr. Linch to print and then send to John Creigh, Carlisle merchant. (The referenced enclosures are not found with this letter.)

1784 July 20, letter, James Hendricks, Alexandria, to Hugh Brakenridge, Pittsburgh (1 item). Hendricks reports that he did not make a return for the land he surveyed for Andw. Scott on October 23, 1770, because Scott had not received a warrant for some additional land that had been included in the survey.

1784 July 22, Sam'l Boyd, Lancas., to John Lucans, Philadelphia (1 item). Boyd seeks to have his son James appointed surveyor in an available district.

1784 September 8, letter, John Moore to Capt. John Henderson (1 item). Moore will wait for instructions from Surveyor General Lukens before copying some warrants for Mr. Wilson for land Henderson claims lies in his district.

1784 October 27, letter, Levi Hollingsworth, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Hollingsworth informed Lukens that John Craig complained to him that Lukens's clerks would not copy his warrants. At the bottom of the letter is Lukens's reply of the same day, at 8 PM, informing him that Craig had expected his clerks to drop what they were doing with only a few minutes of daylight remaining, and they did not. The warrants will be copied in the course of business.

1784 December 6, letter, Jos. Byers to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Character reference for a young man seeking a district, namely, Samuel Edmiston. Apologizes for not making a payment that gave Mrs. Lukens reason to complain.

1785 March 5, letter, Sam Maclay, Buffaloe Valley, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Maclay seeks a district in the New Purchase and will give up the old district beyond Fort Pitt.

1785 April 2, letter, Willm. Power to John Lukens (1 item). Power states that he has experience surveying in the back country and solicits an appointment. For character references, he mentions "Comptroller General, Alexr. & Willm. Power & Captn. Willm. Gray."

1785 April 8, letter, John Pollock, Carlisle, to John Lukens. (1 item). Pollock seeks reimbursement of a debt "near to twenty pounds" incurred by "Majr. Lukins."

[1785, probably early April] (undated), letter, John Houston to John Lukens (1 item). Houston expresses his appreciation for appointment as deputy surveyor, and he informs Lukens that he will maintain his office "at my Dwelling house" at Wright's Ferry, Hallam Township, York County.

1785 April 18, letter, John Houston, Susquehannah, to John Lukens (1 item). As a new deputy surveyor, Houston is awaiting Lukens's orders, but he does not wish to "go down to the City till near the Drawing of the Lottery of the Applications."

1785 April 20, letter, James Parr to Thomas Proctor (1 item). Order to pay John Lukens 11 pounds, 6 shillings, 8 pence for iron ore.

1785 April 22, Surv. Gen'l Office to President in Council (1 item). Notice that Alex. McDowell of Carlisle was appointed deputy surveyor in a New Purchase district in place of Joseph Wallis, who chose to retain his district in the Old Purchase.

1785 April 25, letter, Jonathan Hoge to John Lukens (1 item). Hoge thanks Lukens for appointing his son John Hoge as deputy in the last purchase and asks that his son James be considered an applicant for a small district in the Donation Lands.

1785 April 30, letter, James Ewing, Susquehanna, to John Lukens (1 item). Ewing reports that the list of deputy surveyors for districts in the "New purchas [sic]" confuses his name with that of his brother John.

1785 June 3, letter, Saml Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Maclay must resign his position as surveyor in the Depreciation Lands because family circumstances do not allow him travel any distance from home, and he requests to be appointed surveyor in the district that was assigned his brother William before the Revolution because Samuel now resides in it.

1787 June 25, letter, John [Lukens], Surveyor Gen'l Office, to John Nicholson, Compt. Gen'l (1 item). In response to Nicholson's query, Lukens informs him he has not recorded any deputy surveying fees for himself other than those mentioned in the Act of Assembly dated April 8, 1785.

1785 July 12, letter, Presley Nevill, Washington County, to John Lukens (1 item). Nevill discusses various problems related to the conflicts between surveying districts, the claiming of original rights, and Virginia claimants.

1785 August 25, letter fragment, unknown sender, Sunbury, to "My dear parents" (1 item). Beginning of a letter that references Josey Wallis. On the verso, "Execun Dock Nov. 1783" listing action on court cases.

1785 September 1, letter, Willm Power, Shearmans Valley, to John Lukens (1 item). Power reports on the surveying of his district of the Donation Lands between the east fork of French Creek and the west fork of Oil Creek, and he notes that the Indians took his horses and provisions.

1785 October 6, letter, Jacob Broom, Wilmington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Broom solicits Lukens's endorsement as he pursues the position of state surveyor in Delaware, and he reports election results for the offices of "Counsellor," assemblyman, sheriff and coroner.

1785 December 12, letter, Rebecah McKinney, Sunberrey, to John Lukens (1 item). Mr. Montgomery surveyed her land, but Mr. Tucker claims he should have done the survey. Montgomery refused to give up her warrant and because of that delay she hoped "there will be no advantage taken by Colonel Procter & others."

1786-1787 (folder 6)

1786 February 10, letter, John Lukens to Secretary Armstrong (1 item). Lukens reports on the surveying of the Donation Lands. On the verso is a letter dated March 1, 1785, from Jno. Lukens to Mr. Robinson, Chairman of the Committee, reporting on the same matter and requesting that the district surveyors be paid or advanced money.

1786 February 11, letter, John Forsyth, York Town, to John Lukens (1 item). Forsyth forwards two draughts for land that the owner wishes to patent, and Forsyth will make the return at half the usual fee if the landholder obtains certificates from his adjoining neighbors that they do not dispute the boundaries.

1786 March 30, letter, John Forsyth to John Lukens (1 item). Forsyth pleads with Lukens to aid Lukens's grandson John, who is in distressing financial circumstances and needs assistance to finish his studies.

1786 July 10, letter, Christo. Hays, Westmoreland County, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Concerning how to collect the requisite fees for surveys performed by Capt. Henderson, now deceased.

1786 August 16, letter, John Adamson, Frankland [sic] County, to John Lucans, Philadelphia (1 item). Adamson lived on Lukens's land, but paid no rent. He cut himself with a sickle, and, while wounded, baseless charges were laid against him by Thos. Copeland at whose place he was recovering. He is now without a means of supporting himself since his property was taken. He goes on to report that the Copelands are cutting down Lukens' best timber and that Jas. Virtue is attempting to get a warrant for Lukens' land. Adamson asks Lukens whether legal action should be taken against these parties.

1786 October 10, letter, Alex McDonald, Walnut Bottom, John Lukens (1 item). McDonald requests that Lukens please suspend judgment in the dispute over land between Jas. Smith and himself.

1787 April 28, letter, John Forsyth, York, to John Lukens (1 item). Forsyth enclosed a receipt indicating Charles Lukens owed a poor man and his wife money. The poor man is seeking a warrant for 150 acres, but they are in need and Forsyth asks Lukens to "do anything for them." On another matter Forsyth cannot lay lines to resolve the dispute between Alexander Brown and Alexander Richey because Richey threatens him.

1787 May 4, letter, John Moore, Westmoreland Co., to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). A survey done for Messrs. John White and George Wallace by Moore in Pitt Township north of the Great Road conflicted with lines run by other surveys, causing Moore to note that this is as an example of what occurs when various surveyors are working in the same district.

1787 May 24, letter, John Forsyth, York, to Edward Lynch (1 item). Regarding a land dispute, one party refuses to refer the case to the men appointed by the Board.

1787 May 30, letter, Jos. Vanhorne, Three Springs, Cumb. County, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Administering Lukens' deceased son's estate is "so amazingly involved," and judgments against the estate are greater than the value of it. Vanhorne is owed 15 pounds for schooling the children and asks payment.

1787 June 1, letter, Presley Nevill to Jno. Lukens (1 item). Nevill apologizes for leaving the city without thanking Lukens, and he promises to contact him again soon.

1787 June 23, letter, Jno. Nicholson to John Lukens (1 item). Nicholson asks if Lukens's exhibit of fees reflects the fee of 2/6 that Lukens charges the deputies for each survey.

1787 September 24, letter, Alexr. Wilcocks, Arch Street, to John Lukens, Market Street (1 item). Wilcocks requests the papers relevant to a warrant and survey for Thomas Masters.

1787 September 29, letter, A. Butler, Philadelphia, to John Lukens (1 item). Butler seeks draught of the town of Easton and its environs.

1787 November 17, John Forsyth, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Forsyth reports that widow Eichelberger is owed 20 pounds for boarding Lukens's grandson John and that she will turn him out if she is not paid.

1787 December 5, Wm. Gray to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Statement of taxes on lands of John, Charles and Jesse Lukens in Northumberland County.

1788 (folder 7)

1788 January 8, letter, D. Grier, York Town, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). On behalf of the estate of George Eichelberger, Grier asks Lukens to respond to accounts that show the estate is owed about 100 pounds because of unpaid bills of Lukens's deceased son Charles.

1788 February 11, letter, John Forsyth, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Forsyth asks Lukens to continue the support of his grandson John for nine more months. Forsyth also mentions the debts of Charles Lukens's estate, the Rahouser & Flohr land case, and the dispute between Alexander Brown and Alexander Richey, "most troublesome men."

1788 February 27, letter, William [surname missing], Hidlb'g Township, Berks County, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). William discusses problems with the surveying of land in dispute between Michael Shelleberger and the heirs of Waldsmith.

1788 March 15, letter, John Moore, Westmoreland Coty., to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Moore reports on activity in "the case of Powell and McMun," and he apologizes for his lack of familiarity with the appropriate Land Office forms.

1788 April 2, letter (copy), John Lukens, Philadelphia, to John Forsyth (1 item). Lukens encloses 15 pounds to pay Mrs. Eichelberger for boarding his grandson John, and he notes that the Arch'd McClean estate owes him 27 pounds, 6 pence that he wishes to collect to pay for his grandson's board.

1788 April 7, John Forsyth, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Forsyth responds to Lukens's April 2 letter and reports on the status of some land dispute cases.

1788 May 2, letter, James McCormick, Bullskin, Berkeley County, to Mr. Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Because of ill health, McCormick seeks delay of his case versus Widow Andrews.

1788 April 3, letter, James McCormack, Berkeley County, Virga., to John Lukins, (1 item). McCormack seeks information on the returns that were to have been prepared by Col. Presley Nevill for the 700-800 acres in Washington County that were in the litigation involving Widow Andrews.

1788 July 11, letter, A. Butler to John Lukens (1 item). As agent for the Penns, Butler requests that their two city lots be laid out.

1788 August 20, receipt, Samuel Morris for Anthony Morris to John Lukens (1 item). Morris acknowledges receipt of a deed from Charles Lukens and wife to John Lukens, recorded in Philadelphia Deed Book No. 20, page 80.

1788 September 3, Rich'd Butler, Pittsburgh, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Butler seeks a deputy surveyor job in the new county soon to be formed.

1788 October 11, receipt (1 item). Receipt for enrollment fee of patent issued to James Breaden for 403 acres in Washington County.

1788 October 27, letter, Presley Nevill, Washington County, to John Lukens (1 item). Nevill requests withdrawal of an inaccurate return.

1788 November 3, letter, Anthony Butler to John Lukens (1 item). On behalf of the Penns, Butler asks for a "certificate" listing lands included in the Divesting Law of 1779.

1788 December 18, letter, Lydia Eichelberger, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Eichelberger requests to be paid for the board of Lukens's grandson John because she needs to pay State and excise taxes.

1789 (folder 8)

1789 January 29, letter, Thos. Hartley, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Hartley recommends John Adlum for a district surveyor position in Luzerne County.

1789 February 2, letter, John Forsyth, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Forsyth reports on problems caused by Jacob Sittler, who is making returns for land in his district.

1789 February 2, letter, Ja. Smith, York, to John Lukens (1 item). Smith provides a character reference for John Adlum, who is seeking a position as a deputy surveyor. (James Smith was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.)

1789 February 8, letter, John Forsyth to John Lukens (1 item). Lukens's grandson John has come of age and is now a free man. He will inherit Col. Hartley's "customers" when Hartley goes to Congress, and he could now practice law if he had a library. Forsyth complains about Jacob Sittler's activities mentioned in his letter of February 2, 1789, noting that Sittler "Realy makes the Ignorat Germans believe that he can do in the land Office what he Pleases."

1789 February 9, letter, Anthony Butler, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Market Street (1 item). As agent of the Penns, Butler requests an uncertified copy of the draught of Rockland Manor because it is situated in the Lower Counties (Delaware).

1789 February 12, broadside, advertisement of patented lands in New York to be sold (1 oversized item).

1789 March 30, letter, David McConaughy to John Lucans, Philadelphia (1 item). McConaughy requests a "certificate" for a corner of his land that interfered with a manor line.

1789 April 4, letter, Rich'd. Butler, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Butler seeks a position as district surveyor in the new county of "Allegany" and of the Depreciation and Donation Lands that lie therein.

1789 May 15, letter, Frd'k Evans, Penns Township, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Evans asks Lukens to instruct Maclay to give him the draughts of Maclay's "old District."

1789 September 13, letter, J. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Lukens's grandson John requests his grandfather send certain land records in preparation for trials and he asks for good linen from which five or six shirts can be made.

1789 December 17, letter, John Armstrong, Secretary's Office, to John Lukens (1 item). On Friday next, the Council wishes to confer with Lukens on the Wyoming rights involving Pennsylvania claimants.

Undated (folder 9)

Letter, John Biddle to [John Lukens] (1 item). Lukens had surveyed a piece of land adjoining Miller and Galbraith, but before it can be returned certain issues relating to its title must be clarified.

Letter, John Dunlop to Mr. Harris (1 item). If Harris learns from Gunsales about Mr. Lenox's land, he is to inform Dunlop.

Letter, Turbutt Francis to John Lukens (1 item). Francis asks Lukens to be at the Indian King between 6 and 7 o'clock to review an "award of Mr Chew" relating to land that John Van Campen had purchased from J. Allen.

Letter, The Governor to John Lukens (1 item). Asks Lukens to pass the enclosed letters to the appropriate deputy surveyors.

Letter, Ch. Hurt to John Lukens (1 item). Hurt seeks a copy of a survey of land he has sold.

Petition, Christopher Koble to Board of Property (1 item). Koble asks the Board to look into his dispute concerning land he has had in Newberry Township, York County since 1769 and now under threat of encroachment.

February 21, letter fragment, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Alex'r. McClean (1 item).

Letter, J. Moore to Mr. Lukens (1 item). Moore requests a change of names in his "letter" [probably a previous communication with Lukens].

Cover sheet (1 item). Sheet of blank paper wrapped around "Sundry returns for Jno Lukens Esqr & Majr James Parr."

Letter, Vice President to John Lukens (1 item). Requests all draughts for lots between 8th and 9th and High and Lombard Streets, to be laid before the Council.

Correspondence and Related Papers of Deputy Surveyors, 1762-1789 & undated.

William Gray, 1782-1786 (folder 10)

1782 November 2, letter, Wm.Gray, Fort August[a], to John Lukens (1 item). Gray sends two draughts down and requests some warrants be sent up. (The draughts were not found with the letter.)

1782 November 30, letter, Wm. Gray, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gray requests a multitude of surveys so that he can prepare a "general draught" of the country from Mahony up to Catawissy. Informs Lukens of his latest meals of venison and turkey.

1783 January 22, letter, Wm. Gray, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). The papers Lukens wants Capt. Patterson to sign were discussed with Patterson's oldest son. Gray notes the Assembly wants Lukens to arrange for laying out the land over the "Alageny," and he offers his services.

1783 March 3, letter, Wm. Gray, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). The inhabitants of "this once flourishing county" feel universal joy at the prospects for peace. In order to survey 300 acres paid for by David Mead on the waters of the "Lakawanock," Gray needs certain draughts in Squire Moore's bundle.

1783 June 10, letter, Wm. Gray, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gray notes a looming lawsuit between those who had land surveyed and those who claimed possession before the survey was done. Logs have been squared up for erection of a school and meeting house on the disputed land, as agreed upon by neighbors.

1783 December 29, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to Capt. William Gray, Sunbury (1 item). Col. Miles had requested several survey draughts made by Gray along the waters of Bald Eagle; however, neither Charles nor his father can find them.

1784 January 31, copy of letter, J[ohn]. L[ukens]., Philadelphia, to Wm. Gray (1 item). Lukens informs Gray that he has granted a deputation to Wm. Montgomery for all of Col. Stewart's district lying west of the East Branch and that Gray is to pass his surveys and draughts to Montgomery. Also, Lukens wants to meet with Gray and Stewart regarding 15 "Wioming" settlers granted 300 acres each. Lukens notes that his is laid up with gout.

1784, letter, Wm. Gray to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gray asks Lukens to send him a draught of the out lots of Sunbury because the "fresh" swept away the fences marking property boundaries.

1784 February 25, letter, Wm. Gray, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gray has not yet heard from Montgomery, but will turn the draughts over to him as soon as he does appear. Gray observes that the Assembly has been very "gratious" to "dam'd yankeys" (Connecticut settlers) who spilled "the Blood of our fellow Citsans."

1785 April 22, instructions to Deputy Surveyor (duplicate), John Lukens on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, to Wm. Gray (1 item). Notification to Gray that he has been appointed Deputy Surveyor for all of Northumberland County east of the Susquehanna River, and an enumerated list of his duties and responsibilities as such.

Instructions to Deputy Surveyor (preliminary draft) (1 item). Preliminary draft of enumerated list of duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Surveyor who is to begin surveying at the mouth of "Moghulbachtitum" and run a line due west about 16 miles as well as surveying "all lands upon the Allegany River & large Creeks." ( This item obviously is misfiled.)

1785 April 22, bond, William Gray, Northumberland County, and Thomas Palmer, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, (1 item). Bond for William Gray as Deputy Surveyor.

1785 August 18, letter, Wm. Gray, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gray explains his refusal to survey land on Holland Run as Jacob Conrad wanted and alerts Lukens to an expected protest from Conrad.

1785 October 29, letter, Wm. Gray, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Still recovering from the ague, Gray sent Rees to survey for Marten "above Wioming." Rees and Marten the younger encountered a party of Yankees (Connecticut settlers) and were told no surveying could be done by "any person under the faction of Pennsylvania." Gray reports that the Yankees are flocking in daily and that perhaps 500 acres given to each soldier who will defend the place. He advises Lukens to lay the Rees and Marten depositions about this affair before the Assembly or Council, so that something can be done "this fall yet."

1786 April 18, letter, Wm. Gray, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gray claims innocence of anything amiss about the Harrison draught, and he informs Lukens that a certain Stophel Ryer may come down to make a complaint against him even though he had done everything proper in the case. Gray notes that he could, take "a write for him for robery" because Ryer "snatched up the warrant and carryed it off."

1786 May 6, letter, Wm. Gray, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). George Miller is interested in buying a portion of some land that Lukens owns along Little Shamokin Creek, a day's march from Sunbury. Miller be contacting Lukens, but Gray is writing so that Miller "may get no advantage of you." Gray instructs Lukens to keep their communications from Miller because "he puts a great deal of dependance in me."

box 2

Correspondence and Related Papers of Deputy Surveyors, 1762-1789 & undated.

Charles Lukens, 1764-1769 (folder 11)

1764 September 8, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Ludwig Speece and Joseph Smith are in a dispute concerning land in Dover Township, York County, once part of Springettsbury Manor, and Charles seeks advice about handling the survey.

1765 November 21, letter, Chas. Lukens, Lancaster, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). A survey made for Parson Thompson was illegal, but Charles defends himself as having been deceived about the clergyman's residence on the property.

1766 May 3, letter, Charles Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding land surveyed for Philip Rothrock.

1766 August 1, letter, Charles Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles requests that a warrant for Michael Miller be "done as soon as possible and sent up."

1766 August 26, letter, Charles Lukens, York, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles sends returns of survey, and he hopes Judah (his brother) can visit briefly without interfering with his school or trade. Reference is made in the letter to David Rittenhouse.

1766 October 7, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding warrants and surveys presumably in York County.

1766 October 7, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles requests the warrant and direction for survey for Z Shugart so that he can complete the survey and return it.

1766 December 7, letter, Chas. Lukens to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). One portion of letter is dated December 14. Charles seeks an application for land adjoining George Snyder near Conewago, and he discusses Jesse's interest in other properties, including one adjoining Garretson in Newberry. He also mentions family affairs and expresses concern about inability to cross the freezing river to get to Lancaster.

1767 February 20, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports problems relating to a caveat that he had filed for Wm. Bennett.

1767 July 15 (date received), Chas. Lukens, Lancaster, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles expresses concern that he will be blamed for surveying land for Richard Peters that might belong to someone else. The letter mentions that a "Horse race was 2 days ago."

1767 August 3, survey, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens (1 item). Survey of 123 acres in Berwick Township, York County, for Daniel Schlegle, called "Schlegle's Hazard."

1767 October 3 (date received), letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports on land surveyed for the Proprietors' use, and he mentions the case of a counterfeiter apprehended near Frederick, Maryland.

1767 October 25, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles discusses matters related to a survey for Mr. Peters.

1767 November 16, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles sends a survey first run by Geo. Smith, and he informs John that he is coming to Philadelphia in two or three weeks. He requests that Jesse send up certain applications.

1768 January 29, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a survey for John Edmundson that interferes with William Gray's application. Charles requests that the matter be submitted to the Board of Property for resolution.

1768 April 9, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a caveat filed by "Bowers," administrator of Andw. Pawly.

1768 May 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding McFarlan's returns and "Land near Diggs."

1768 May 26, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports confusion over the survey lines because of a dispute between Jno. Pecker (Application No. 3616 acquired from Nicholas Myers) and Jno. Obleanes. He refers the matter to the Board's superior judgment.

1768 May 27, letter, Chas.Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports on an interference of Gantzer's survey with "Mr. Peters Land" as well as other maters relating to land surveyed for Peters.

1769 June 19, letter, envelope and three surveys, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (5 items). Concering estate of Teter Uller in Manchester Township, York County; the three surveys are identified as "Heirs of Teter Uler," "Adam Uler," and "Heirs of Detrich Uhler."

1769 December 9, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding draughts of land belonging to Solomon Feree and Philip Kimmell.

Charles Lukens, 1770-1771 (folder 12)

1770 January 23, letter, Chas. Lukens, Reading, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Reporting on his arrival in Reading despite a lame mare and his own rheumatism.

1770 March 7, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports that John Hay has placed advertisements about town forbidding anybody from paying quitrents to Mr. Physick, thus alarming the "Germans which are the Majority here." In a postscript, he comments on a dispute between John Dentler and Peter Buss, and Fred. Stofer.

1770 March 17, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens (1 item). Charles refers to the original draft of Springettsbury Manor and to a resurvey of the manor "soon."

1770 March 23, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports on various survey disputes including one between Frederick Stover, and Buss and Dentler (see letter of March 7, 1770).

1770 March 29, letter, Chas. Lukens, Wrights Ferry, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles comments on surveys of islands. A poor man named Kuntz has put much labor into one of the islands, including tobacco drying sheds, even though he was told that the Proprietors would not sell it. Mr. Jacks showed Charles some Maryland patents issued to Thomas Cresap for two of the islands. Charles also notes that his son George was inoculated for the small pox.

1770 April 16, receipt, Charles Lukens, York, to John Robison/Robertson, York (1 item). Receipt for money paid to Robison for services.

1770 April 24, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Comments on land surveyed for Mr. Boyle.

1770 April 28, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for surveys being sent to the Board of Property.

1770 May 9, letter, Chas. Lukens, Lancaster, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a patent that William Owings may be obtained "fraudulently."

1770 May 24, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles refers to his father's gout, and he expresses concerns about the arrival of "Hams of Venison" sent to John. In a postscript, Charles notes that a man named "Robinson" was tried and convicted of murder "last Monday," receiving the sentence of death.

1770 June 5, letter, Chas. Lukens, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles states that he has learned that Dr. Plunket has entered a caveat against the returned survey made for James Parr, owner of the Jonathan Pingley application (No. 185).

1770 June 6, letter, Chas. Lukens, Fort Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports on various land matters in the New Purchase including concern about "Connecticut Claimers . . . Settled at Fishing Creek abut 25 miles up the N.E. Branch" and "3 dutch Families" settled on a Connecticut claim. He also expresses his suspicion that Samuel Wallis is "against this Government."

1770 June 16, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding Wm. Goddard's "papers."

1770 June 25, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles discusses his disgust with a lawsuit involving P. A. Moore.

1770 July 2, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a missing return for land surveyed to John, George and Daniel Baker. Charles refers to a return made for John Boyle (see letter of April 24, 1770).

1770 July 16, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding surveys of islands for "Jacks," noting a change on the acreage of Walnut Island. Charles also references a Conestoga Island surveyed by Bartram. All islands presumed to be located in the Susquehanna River.

1770 July 6, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for a draught of a tract that may have been originally surveyed for Mary Dougherty 25 years ago.

1770 August 7, letter and two surveys, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (3 items). Cover letter and draughts for Mary Dougherty and Archibald McElroy, Manchester Township, York County.

1770 August 13, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports that his brother Jesse has gone to Tuscarora Valley to do some surveying with Philip Graybill, and he mentions John's planned expedition to the New Purchases, requesting to accompany him.

1770 August 20, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). In accordance with John's instructions, Charles will not issue warrants for land in the Manor of Springettsbury, but will survey the land for the Proprietors. Charles reports on a skirmish with some intoxicated Indians in the "Redstone Settlement" in southwestern Pennsylvania resulting in the death of the Indians and "one White man."

1770 October 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles is sending �41 from Mrs. Harrington for land warranted to Stephen Onion. In a note appended by John, he writes that he couldn't accept the money, so he sent it back.

1770 October 12, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding land surveyed for Col. Burd for which other warrants had been granted.

1770 November 24, letter, Chas. Lukens, Yorktown, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles mentions his trip to Fort Augusta "a few days" ago where he learned of "Epithets, Dirty Work, and False Certificates" against him, probably lodged by "a Certain Highwayman who Pretented to appear for an orphan in the name of Armstrong." He also remarks that the decisions of the Board of Property "are tore to pieces by the Juries in all the Counties," and he offers to give up a surveying district if "I cannot enjoy the Trifle which that District affords without being reflected on" in a negative way.

1770 November 25, letter, Charles Lukens to Judah Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles inquires about his son "Jacky" (John) who is staying with relatives in Philadelphia and about the price of white lead in that city.

1771 January 8, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles seeks his father's advice regarding a desire of his friends to have him run for the office of sheriff. He also reports that he is "glad to hear Jacky [Charles's son John] is somthing [sic] Thinner than when he went away as he was Rather Gross."

1771 January 24, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a survey for Hugh McCormick on the south branch of "White Deerhole Creek," which includes "3 dead Black oak Trees Supposed to be Barked by the Indians."

1771 March 29, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a return for Tho. Cullen, who is in a dispute with Joshua Brown.

1771 April 30, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding John's land at the mouth of the Little Juniata River that is claimed by Col. Croghan on a survey dated 1745. John's tenant, John Crum, would like to purchase the land if "your Title be good." Charles notes that his rheumatism is bad, so Jesse should be the one to go with John to the New Purchase. In a postscript, he mentions that he has received the "Garden seeds."

1771 September 12, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding various land, political and family matters.

1771 September 13, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports that his son George has had a "terrible fit" and that he himself has "symptoms of the fever & ague." A man named Gardner in the New Purchase has not paid Charles for returns. He is desirous that John get Gardner to pay and then give �5.1.0 to the bearer John Stansfield. Electioneering has "run me out of cash." Land in Newberry Township along the Susquehanna is claimed by both Richard Peters and Col. Burd.

1771 September 22, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles speaks of an exchange of deeds with his father, and he reports that his wife, Peggy, was Safely Delivered of a fine Boy on Monday evening last about 6 o Clock" be named "Jesse."

1771 November 25, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles hopes Jesse will find a "good market for your concern on the waters of Susquehanna" and says this "will be a poor country for a While unless a New Regulation of matters is shortly made." One Lautermilk has made application for land in "that Country," but Charles says no survey has been done, and, in fact, he has never heard of the "Rush Creek" mentioned by Lautermilk.

Charles Lukens, 1772 (folder 13)

1772 February 8, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens (1 item). Concerning Jacob Yoner's old Rights and the warrants of John Hoke and of John Cox. Charles observes that "The snow is so Deep here I don't expect anything can be one in our Way here before the 1st March."

1772 March 5, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles comments on the "enclosed Survey for M. Bard" which exceeds the quantity of land on the application. He notes that adjustments can be made to the boundaries for the patent because "if the 16� a should be Cut of it would be the N. side of a Barren Hill, which no man will take up these 100 yrs. to Come." In a postscript, he requests that "Mr. Luckness is to make two Hats for me."

1772 April 6, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding various warrants and surveys including some related to land claimed by Yoner, and regarding financial matters.

1772 May 6, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a survey and patent to M. Smyser for land in Manchester Township, York County.

1772 May 24, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for two returns for land of Philip Krest, correcting errors in the original survey.

1772 June 16, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens (1 item). Charles asks for an order to survey land in the Manor of Springettsbury, York Township, York County, for one John Shoemaker.

1772 July 20, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Since Mr. Scull is no longer a Deputy Surveyor, Charles asks to have his surveying district enlarged.

1772 August 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a survey for Robt. Dill land that John Hosack wishes to purchase at Marsh Creek. Charles reports that Jesse's mare is "Recovering Slowly the Swelling continued to a monstrous bigness under the throat until two days ago then broke & Runs Considerable which the[y] Say is a good Symptom."

1772 September 4, instructions, Thomas and Richard Penn. Proprietors to Charles Lukens (1 item). Certified copy, dated March 20, 1810, of instructions for performance of duties as Deputy Surveyor in the New Purchase district formerly assigned to William Scull, "situate in the forks of Susquehanna River."

1772 October 20, letter, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles complains about lack of surveying business in his New Purchase district and observes that "I find throughout this while District great disputes, and much Confusion by open lines & etc."

1772 November 10, letter, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding various surveying matters including a conflict with "Col. Francis" who "has no friendship for me."

1772 November 13, letter, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding financial matters and collecting money from Alexander Power.

1772 November 25, letter, Chas. Lukens, West Branch, to John Lukens (1 item). Regarding surveying difficulties owing to interferences because the "woods being so full of Lines and no Certain owner for the Lands." Charles notes that he surveys as "High on the Chillisquaque Ridge as the land or Timber was Worth anything."

1772 December 12, letter fragment, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens (1 item). Regarding a patent for John Attick, who needs to have clear title to the land by January 1 so that he can complete the sale of the land.

1772 December 15, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a caveat filed on land survyed to Deetrick Rees.

Charles Lukens, 1773 (folder 14)

1773, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a patent for Adam Gardner.

1773 January 9, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a patent to Stephen Onion's widow. Charles notes that his "Children are all bravely over the Meazles."

1773 February no day, letter, Chas. Lukens, "The Waggon," to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles recounts his difficulties going west from Philadelphia to Lancaster in snow and ice-"my horse fell 5 times with me (tho I walked near half Way)."

1773 February 28, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Charles is pleased to learn of his brother Judah's improvement in health, and he mentions that F. Jones's wagon failed to cross the Susquehanna River on the ice because a wagon wheel broke.

1773 March 15, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding surveying difficulties involving a tract laid out under the auspices of Maryland. Charles observes that "a Survey made yesterday and no marks, may by another Surveyor and Compass tomorrow, be very Different."

1773 March 19, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Regarding a tract claimed by Daniel Rysher that is "actually the Property of Smyser." (This situation also is mentioned in the March 15, 1773 letter.)

1773 March 28, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles mentions various personal and community matters including the four well-salted hams of venison from Path Valley that he was sending to his parents and a flood of the Codorus Creek which rose higher than it had "these 20 years past." He notes the destruction of "Mr. Smiths Forge" in the flood and a fire the following evening in "Botts Town" (now the western end of the city of York) that burned "Two Dwelling Houses and one other Stable and Sundry Shop goods."

1773 April 9, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles describes an accident involving a wagon slipping from a flat boat when crossing the Susquehanna River at Wrights Ferry, and he inquires about a return for land warranted to John Moyer in Paradise Township, York County.

1773 April 18, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles writes of the illness of his son Jesse who may be near to death, and he asks about a preamble Mr. Tilghman placed in the 1769 Application Book because he would like to copy it on a front blank leaf of his own applications book.

1773 April 19, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles requests assistance in collecting money for a "poor & Distressed" man named John Errat who lost his "House etc." in a fire in Botts Town (now the western end of the city of York).

1773 May 25, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports the safe birth of his son "yesterday about 5 o'Clock Afternoon."

1773 June 10, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles encloses a few returns and he reports on activities at Sunbury where a man had arrived from Philadelphia with blank warrants "that make great Disturbance and much Noise.

1773 summer, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Writing from home, Charles reports that he just returned from Fort Augusta where McClay had shown him 14 or 15 warrants given to him by Samuel Wallis, and he notes conflicts with McClay, who "knows very little more about it than a Child," regarding the boundaries of their surveying districts. He also mentions that his children have the chicken pox.

1773 July 13, letter, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Though he has a good understanding with Maclay, Charles believes Maclay would not allow him or Jesse to conduct any surveying in the area. His canoe is setting sail with provisions for "Lacaming where I Expect to be to morrow Evening."

1773 July 13, letter, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles describes the probable boundary between his surveying district and Stewart's as a northerly line "from the Lake at the Head of Fishing Creek," and he notes that the "Weather is so Excessive Hot that I am afraid we shall almost Perish in the Woods."

1773 July 30, survey, Charles Lukens (1 item). Draught of 319 acres of land surveyed for Michael Hahn in Northumberland County.

1773 July 23, letter, Chas. Lukens, "Wallis's," to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles writes of his continuing disagreement with Maclay over the boundary between their surveying districts.

1773 August 7, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles seeks a refund of the warrant fee paid by Dominck Bradly because David and John Robbs have title to the land by an earlier "order in the name of Thomas Mcfall, and he notes that such a refund is the only hope has of collecting the money that Bradly owes him.

1773 August 15, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles comments on several legal and surveying matters, and he expresses concern that "Jesse's connections in the Land Jobbing way should Prevent his giving me great assistance in the Surveying Way on Susquehanna."

1773 August 23, letter, Jno. Lukens, Philadelphia, to Charles Lukens (1 item). John cautions Charles against "Land job[b]ing," acknowledging that "Jesse is to deeply Concerned for any Deputy Surveyor to be." In a postscript, he notes that "yesterday we Received an act of The Honbl Jno Penn & Ladies Arrival at Newyork."

1773 September 9, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles forwards a return so that P. Miller can acquire a patent.

1773 September 20, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles requests the "Courses of the old Purchase," which he had forgotten, and he expresses his desire that his father be present when the line between his surveying district and Maclay's is run.

1773 September 24, letter and two enclosures, Dr. H. Williamson, "at Mr. Galbreaths Dimyall," to Charles Lukens, York (3 items). Regarding a survey for James Clark of land claimed by "Miles Hilburn Alias Saml Wallace" on "Middle Branch of Munsey Creek." Williamson encloses a letter from John Lukens, dated Aug. 21, 1773, asking Charles to "Enquire into this affair" and a rough sketch of the tracts involved with notes about each one.

1773 October 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles notes that yesterday's election "went on very Quietly," and he comments about various surveying matters in the New Purchase.

1773 October 6, letter, Chas. Lukens, Harris Ferry, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). On his way to Sunbury, Charles requests copies of Reuben Haines's warrants because he is concerned that they might interfere with warrants held by Geo. Fry of Middletown.

1773 October 7, letter, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles informs John of his safe arrival at Sunbury.

1773 October 18 and 20, two letters on one page, Chas. Lukens, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). On October 18, Charles comments on his continuing dispute with Maclay regarding the boundary line between their districts, noting that Maclay "Seems very Mild." On October 20, he observes that settlers "about the Bald Eagles Nest are Moved down to Juniata on Consequence of Some threatening Words from the Indians."

1773 November, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). This letter was not dated by Charles; the date is written in John's hand on the reverse side. The contents of the letter suggest that it might have been written in December 1773. Charles comments on the travels of "Charles The Boy" and "Betsy."

1773 November 25, letter, Chas. Lukens, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles mentions families fleeing the area in an unfounded fear of the Indians-"I saw no Danger neither is there likely to be any"-and he expects that those people who have settled outside the New Purchase will be "Severely handled this Court."

1773 December 1, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles expresses his desire that the "Opinion of the Atty. Genl. & c. of England" be retracted because it "much Encouraged the Yankeys [Connecticut settlers] in their claim to the Lands on the Susquehanna." He also requests a copy of the 1738 warrant issued to Valentine "Crantz, or Krantz," for land in Manchester Township, York County.

1773 December 12, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Because a counter claim to George Kuntz's land by "one Calhoon or Galbraith" has no foundation, he asks that John allow the patent to be issued to Kuntz.

1773 December 22, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Contains family news and an observation that the "River Susquehanna has so full of driving Ice these few days past that the Crossing is very difficult." Charles notes that "The People here, who are Concerned in Lands up the River, are much frightened in Consequence of some News Related here by Mr. McClean which I hope is not strictly true."

Charles Lukens, 1774-1776, 1780-1785 & undated (folder 15)

1774 August 23, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles notes that "the Weather being so Extremely warm . . . it was almost Impossible to do any thing without being over heated." He expresses surprise to learn that Jesse "is so well treated by the Yankies" [Connecticut settlers], and he discusses the surveying of the Sunbury outlots, indicating that he might move there himself "before Long."

1774 August 28, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles writes that he received the deed and that he had heard that Mr. Galloway got "well thresh'd" at the coffee house.

1774 October 3, survey, Chas. Lukens (1 item). Survey for Godfrey Crombach of 233 acres of land opposite the "Long Reach" near the west branch of the Susquehann River in Northumberland County.

1774 October 12, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles reports that Mr. Edie "was seized with fainting fits and spitting of Blood," and he writes about other personal and family matters.

1774 November 17, survey, Lewis Lewis to Chas. Lukens (1 item). Survey for Dennis Leary of 345 acres of land in Mahoning Township, Northumberland County.

1774 November 18, survey, Lewis Lewis to Chas. Lukens (1 item). Survey for Dennis Larey of 416 acres in Mahoning Township, Northumberland County.

1775 January 16, letter, Chas. Lukens to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles remarks that he is glad to learn that his father got through a fatiguing visit to the "Woods" with his health intact. Charles notes that his new "business" (being Sheriff of York County?) has "kept his mind perpetually uneasy and employed" and that he must execute near 100 writs before the court goes into session in 16 or 17 days.

1775 March 21, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles notes that his wife is sending a couple hams of venison to John and that Joseph Wallis left for Sunbury. He reports that "Tommy this day is Innocculated for small pox, which disorder is pretty mortal here."

1775 December 4, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles discusses a matter associated with the feeding of prisoners, and he reports on conflicts with the "Yankees" at "Wioming" (Connecticut settlers).

1776 June 21, bond, Chas. Lukens, York County, to John Harris, Lancaster County (1 item). Bond for 42 pounds, dated August 21, 1775. On June 21, 1776, John Harris Jr. noted on the bond that Lukens had paid in full.

1776 June 21, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles acknowledges receipt of John's letter and "the Biscuit . . . which Peggy desires."

1776 June 25, letter, Chas. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles writes regarding the land of a Mr. Jones in Westmoreland County.

1780 October 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles sends his regrets for his delay in going to John.

1781 April 22, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles congratulates John on his appointment as Surveyor General and he requests a position as a deputy surveyor for his former district in York County as well as "McClean's" because he does not want to move his family to the Indian-threatened area of Northumberland County. He also discusses various family matters.

1781 April 28, letter, Chas. Lukens, Manahan Township, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for two draughts. Charles also requests that additional townships in Cumberland County be added to his surveying district.

List of townships in Cumberland County, C.L. to John Lukens, Surveyor General (1 item). Listing of townships in Cumberland County, c.1781, probably prepared to accompany above letter.

1781 May 8, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles writes that "Jackey" is delivering this letter since he is coming down to live with Maj. Lenox "for while, at his own request." Charles did not write directly to Lenox because "I have not words to express my feelings." He also mentions a problem relating to a survey made for Col. Flower.

1781 May 21, letter, Jno. Lukens, Philadelphia, to Chas. Lukens (1 item). John comments on various surveying matters, including land in Nittany Valley.

1781 August 15, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles requests a copy of the order to survey 200 acres for Joseph Poultney on the Little Juniata River.

1781 September 10, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles comments on various land matters including a tract in York County for which Lewis Lewis applied.

1781 October 12, letter, Reuben Haines, Sr., Philadelphia, to Charles Lukens (1 item). Haines writes about various surveying matters and refers to "this cruel War."

1781 October 20, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles reports that some salt may have been stolen from a cask that he had received by wagon, and he mentions his son John's desire to return home.

1781 November 16, letter, John Lukens to Charles Lukens, "Washington near Carlisle" (1 item). John writes regarding various surveying matters.

1781 December 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles discusses a possible relocation to Sunbury, and he asks John to assist Hugh Duffy in acquiring employment because Duffy served as Charles's clerk while he "was in the service of the publick."

1782 May 14, letter. Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles refers to various family matters.

1783 May 2, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Charles writes regarding a lot in Carlisle.

1783 July 23, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for some surveys.

1783 September, binder fragment, Chas. Lukens (1 item). Apparently a slip of paper wrapped around surveys by "A Iredell" dated 1775 for Daniel Williams, filed 1783.

1783 September 11, note, Chas. Lukens, (1 item). Notations regarding 300 acres on Loyalsock Creek in Northumberland County for Jacob Keyser and "A Iredell's Rough Drafts" dated 1775.

1783 October 17, Robert Dill for John Lukens, Surveyor General, to Charles Lukens, (1 item). Order to survey Robert Smith's April 3, 1769 application for 300 acres on the south side of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River above the mouth of Pine Creek.

1783 October 27, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles writes regarding land originally surveyed by Jesse Lukens on which "Jones" had built a mill "which stood during the War, but has since burnt."

1783 November 7, letter, Chas. Lukens, Washington, to John Lukens (1 item). Charles writes about various surveying matters and he asks his father to "buy . . . a Dutch servant girl for us, there being no such thing as getting any woman to hire more than a Week at a time, at the end of which, perhaps Steal and Carry of[f] with them more than double their Wages."

1785 March 22, list of errors and insufficient vouchers in the account of disbursements of Charles Lukens, late Commissioner of Military Stores. List of accounts and vouchers dated 1777-1780 for which insufficient documentation was found.

Note, C[harles].L[ukens]. (1 item). A note in the handwriting of Charles Lukens regarding returns of surveys.

Jesse Lukens, 1762-1775 & undated (folder 16)

1762 June 1, letter, Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, "Now assisting in runing out the Division Line" (1 item). Jesse describes the health of various family members as well as the treatment of his own illness caused "by drinking to[o] much Cold water as the day was Exceeding hot I drank a Great Quantity.

1765 October 9, letter, Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia, to B. Parvin (1 item). Lukens discusses various surveying matters, requesting that Parvin send a return promptly so that a patent can be prepared before the "Stamp Act takes place."

1769 December 22, letter, Asher Clayton, Fort Augusta, to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Clayton requests Lukens's assistance in dealing with some applications for land in the area of Fishing Creek, Bald Eagle Creek and Beech Creek.

1770 May 30, letter, Jesse Lukens, Hendricks', Lowther Manor, to Jude [Judah Lukens] (1 item). Jesse asks Jude to retrieve his pistol from Capt. Hammond, and he notes that he and his brother Charles must remain at Hendricks' place until their "badly foundered" horses were bled.

1770 September 17, letter, Jesse Lukens, Fort Augusta, to Judah Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Jesse writes about various land matters, observing that the "Yankeys" (Connecticut settlers) were surveying "in Charles's District." Their surveyor was Joseph Wallis who has been replaced by Capt. Brady.

1771 April 23, letter, Benj'n Austin, Abington, to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Austin discusses various land matters, including the "trout spring Valley Land."

1773 January 19, letter, John Hambright, Lancaster, to Jesse Luckens, Philadelphia (1 item). Hambright discusses a land transaction and financial matters.

1773 August 6, lot book (1 item). Manuscript booklet listing the acreages and descriptions of thirty-five numbered tracts in northeastern Pennsylvania near Wyalusing. Entries for lots numbered 5 through 8 are missing. Some entries indicate the date of the warrant for the tract.

1773 September 24, letter, Reuben Haines, Philadelphia, to Jesse Lukens, Sonsbury (1 item). Cover letter for warrants for lands on the northeast branch of the Susquehanna River. Haines also discusses problems associated with warrants and surveys in the area.

1774 July 7-August 1, notes (1 item). Possibly notes of Lewis Lewis regarding his surveying activities northeastern Pennsylvania around Wyalusing.

1774 August 13-September 1, surveyor's field notes (1 item). Field notes for tracts surveyed to Jesse Lukens and Samuel Harris.

1774 September 23, letter, Sam'l Harris, "Phillips," to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Harris describes the food and beverages he has received by the "canoes," and he discusses problems relating to a survey on which he is working. A passing reference is made to Samuel Wallis who "only Stayd 2 Nights."

1775 January 23, letter, Mich. Troy to Jesse Lukens, Sunbury (1 item). Troy writes regarding lots and outlots probably in Sunbury.

1775 July 4, letter, Reuben Haines, Philadelphia, to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Haines asks Lukens to endorse certain warrants before "gratifying thyself in the Frantish Inthusiastick Ambitious Desire in Proceeding in Parade with the Great Men to Boston." Haines expresses his doubts about Lukens's true motives for participating in the American Revolution.

1775 November 10, letter, John Morgan, Philadelphia, to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Morgan writes about tracts in Augusta Township, Northumberland County, and along the Bald Eagle Creek. He refers to Lukens possible return to the "army at Cambridge."

1775 December 22, letter, Jesse Lukens, Wioming Falls Northside the River, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Jesse reports on an altercation with "the Enemy" (possibly Connecticut settlers) which resulted in one man killed and three wounded.

Deposition, Wm. Patterson (1 item). Patterson attests that he was present at the measuring of the distance between White Deer Hole Creek and White Deer Creek "upon the River."

May 1, list, Jesse Lukens, "at Byrns" (1 item). Possibly from 1775, lists names of 34 men who owe "22/6" to "King Tamminy."

Proposal, Reuben Haines to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Haines states arguments for and objections to the formation of the "Schuylkill Coal Company."

William Maclay, 1763-1772 (folder 17)

1763 August 26, letter, Wm. Maclay, Westminster, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay comments on various land matters that he is pursuing in England, and he mentions "waiting upon the Proprietor" and "seeing the Governor. He notes that news of the "Disasters in Pennsylvania" (probably Indian attacks) had reached England, remarking that "the best way of surveying in Cumberland will be within Doors."

1764 October 3, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to Jno. Lukens (1 item). Maclay reports on various surveying matters including a dispute involving an island at the mouth of the Juniata River and a survey of land for the Proprietors in Lakin's Cove. He also notes that 19 Indians had been seen near Fort Loudon and that "a Family is captivated."

1764 October 13, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to Jno. Lukens (1 item). Maclay comments on various surveying matters relating to land north of the Juniata River, in Lackin's Cove, and "in the old valey and Sherman's." He describes a problem with a man named "Ferguson" whom he suspects of attempting to "conceal . . . a large Quantity of the Proprietor's Land." He also notes that he is dressed "in the Indian Taste," providing a description of his attire.

1764 November 8, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay describes his surveying work "in Tuscarora" and in Lackin's Cove for the Proprietor. He notes that "the Food is intirely Burnt up in the Back Parts by the firing of the Woods."

1765 July 2, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay reports on various surveying matters in his district and "on the Standing Stone Creek." He describes "the Woods" being "as thick as possible the Gnats, Horse Flies, and Rattle Snakes are as plenty and bite as Wickedly as any time in the World."

1765 August 13, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay notes problems with "Montour's Land," and he requests copies of the draughts of Proprietary lands in his district.

1765 October 2, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses warrants and surveys for land on Middle Creek, and he mentions "Montours" affair.

1766 September 15, letter, Wm. Maclay, "Patterson's on Juniata," to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay asks Lukens for his opinion regarding the appropriateness of surveying on the north side of Penn's Creek outside of lands purchased from the Indians.

1766 October 12, letter, Wm. Maclay, at "Blyth's," to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses the allegedly trickery of one "McMeen" to get a patent, and he relays information regarding Lukens's land along Middle Creek.

1767 April 11, letter, Wm. Maclay to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay writes about returns for land near Middle Creek.

1767 July 4, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses matters related to the area around Bald Eagle Creek, and he notes that Scull's map depicts the Allegheny Mountain incorrectly. He also observes that he "came to Town in order to avoid the Inconvenience of the Gnats & Musquetoes which are now intolerable in the Woods."

1767 July 17, letter, Wm. Maclay, Carlisle, to John Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for four draughts that Maclay sends to Lukens. Maclay comments on the lack of money in the backcountry.

1767 August 12, letter, Wm. Maclay, Tuscarora, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay requests orders to survey land, and he reports that he will return to the field "in Spite of big Flies, Gnats and Musquetoes."

1769 May 17, letter, Jno. Lukens, Philadelphia, to Wm. Maclay (1 item). Draft of a letter Lukens sent to Maclay regarding problematic issues related to the New Purchase.

1769 July 6, letter, Wm. Maclay, Reading, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses a disagreement between Charles Lukens and himself regarding the boundary between their surveying districts. Charles wants to hear from John on the matter even though Maclay identified a very obvious ridge that separates Buffaloe Creek and White Deer Creek as the boundary. Maclay notes that if this had been resolved between himself and Mr. Tea at the time of their appointments, confusion on Shavers Creek and the head of the Bald Eagle would have been avoided.

1769 August 26, letter, Wm. Maclay, Content, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay recounts the conflicting claims of Mr. Elder and Peter Ish for a tract of land.

1770 January 17, letter, Wm. Maclay, Content, to John Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for forty-two returns.

1770 May 17, letter, Wm. Maclay, Juniata, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay provides background on a request made by Thomas Willson and one Jefferies to include the mill land of Robert Camble in their survey.

1770 June 3, letter, Wm. Maclay, Juniata, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay describes surveying errors that caused interferences with a tract he surveyed for John Fautz.

1771 May 22, letter, Wm. Maclay, Paxton, to Mr. Lukens (1 item). Maclay writes about a trip to Shamokin that he and Lukens propose to make "from here in Canoes."

1771 August 17, letter, Wm. Maclay, Paxton, to Mr. Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for nine returns. Maclay notes that he is experiencing "a Small Visit from a Disagreeable Acquaintance (The fever and Ague)."

1772 February 12, letter, Wm. Maclay, Paxton, to Mr. Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for six returns. Maclay mentions land surveyed for a "Meeting House," and he remarks that he is pleased to learn of the creation of "a new County at and about Shamokin." In passing, he refers to "the uncommon Depth of the Snows."

1772 July 31, letter, Wm. Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses matters related to lots in Sunbury, noting that "seven or Eight Dutchmen" have secured lots. He also observes that his surveying work is hampered by the "many different Lines . . . run by Yankies [Connecticut settlers] and others." Reference is made to Hawkins Boon.

1772 October 3, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay expresses gratitude for the "Wafers Wax and Sand" he had received, and he recommends that the bearer, Mr. Levan, be encouraged to establish a brickyard in Sunbury.

1772 October 29, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses the return of survey for the officers, some of whom have not paid their fees, and he describes his problems with Robert Allison of "Conegocheig" who would like to see Maclay replaced as surveyor in the district.

1772 December 3, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses the surveying of the officers' tracts and the issuing of patents for these lands.

William Maclay, 1773-1789 & undated [includes 1775 account of surveying fees] (folder 18)

1773 January 27, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Maclay indicates that warrants obtained by Dr. Plunket and Samuel Maclay cover land in his district and that he would like to perform the surveys so as to maintain his income because he lives "at considerable Expence, without receiving anything unless it be in the surveying department."

1773 February 9, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for thirteen returns. Maclay also mentions the officers' tracts.

1773 February 25, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for twenty returns. Maclay also mentions that he is waiting to be paid for the survey of the officers' tracts on the Buffalo Creek, and he makes observations about the weather and the availability of venison.

1773 May 28, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay asks Lukens to accept Samuel Lyon's "Field Notes" of a survey for a Mr. Black's land on the Kishacoquillis Creek, on which "one Stanfield has built a Mill."

1773 July 9, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for seven surveys and comments about surveys done for John Eslinger.

1773 July 30, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay writes regarding blank tickets for town lots in Sunbury.

1773 August 10, letter, Jno. Lukens, Philadelphia, to William Maclay (1 item). Copy of letter responding to Maclay's letter of July 30, 1773, regarding the blank Sunbury tickets and land surveyed on warrants to Samuel Miles.

1773 August 14, letter, Wm. Maclay, Ft. Augusta, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay discusses conflicting claims for land on the north side of Middle Creek.

1775 February 15, letter, Wm. Maclay to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Maclay sends an accounting of construction expenses dating from September 2, 1774, to January 17, 1775, that he incurred on behalf of Lukens, instructing him to pay his father, John Lukens, the amount due.

1775 March 10, letter, Wm. Maclay to John Lukens (1 item). Cover letter for several returns.

1775 April 25, letter, Wm. Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay requests copies of the draught of Pomfret Manor as well as of his account. He refers to "News . . . that (as related by Mr Scull) is far from pleasing" (this might be a vague reference to activities associated with the Revolutionary War).

1775 September 20, account, William Maclay to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay's account of surveying fees for the period August 2, 1774-September 20, 1775, including "Sundry Surveys for the Officers."

1775 September 14, letter, Wm. Maclay, Sunbury, to [John Lukens] (1 item). Maclay discusses the payment of fees, and he notes that he has not heard from Jesse, John Lukens's son, since "he went to Boston." Maclay observes that he has no surveying business, remarking that "we do little But inquire for News, and muster once a Week."

1775 December 30, letter, William Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay dramatically describes the death of Lukens's son Jesse, who was wounded while "attempting to Force a passage over the north Branch at a place called Nanticoke."

1776 May 16, letter, Wm. Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay requests Lukens to pay Joseph Shippen Jr. a sum of money. The letter's verso is a receipt dated May 27, 1776, signed by Joseph Alston Jr. on behalf of Joseph Shippen, acknowledging receipt of the money from Lukens.

1776 June 14, letter, Wm. Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay asks Lukens to help him settle the affair of the Mill Place by sending him copies of the warrant and survey, and he reports that he has laid out 35 outlots but lacks authority to "put anyone in possession of any of them," causing many inhabitants uneasiness.

1776 August 5, letter and receipt, Wm. Maclay to John Lukens (2 items). Cover letter for invoice in the amount of five pounds, eight shillings, and Maclay's account for recording deeds for lots in Sunbury. Maclay observes that "strong apprehensions of an Indian War prevail." The enclosed invoice was paid and the payment noted to have been received on August 30, 1776.

1776 November 30, letter, Wm. Maclay, Sunbury, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay writes regarding corrections needed to surveys for Geo. Bawter and Jacob Fear.

1782 April 29, letter, Wm. Maclay, Paxton, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay laments the "backwardness" of the settlers who had their properties surveyed, because they think that the warrants give them "compleat Title . . . as they have their Lines marked" so they feel they don't need formal surveys of their tracts.

1783 March 12, letter, Wm. Maclay, Paxton, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay recommends his brother Samuel for a position as a deputy surveyor, noting that he is "stout and hearty and willing to undertake the fatague of living in the Woods."

1783 March 26, letter, Wm. Maclay, Paxton, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay recommends Mr. Clendennan for a position as deputy surveyor, noting that he had served as an assistant surveyor to Bartram Galbreath.

1789 March 13, letter, Wm. Maclay, New York, to John Lukens (1 item). Maclay recommends John Adlum as deputy surveyor for the "triangular piece of land on lake Erie" recently purchased from the Indians.

Postscript, Wm. Maclay to Jno. Lukens (1 item). In a postscript note, Maclay requests copies of the warrant and the survey of the "Mill place" as soon as possible since he is having difficulty keeping "the People off from my Timber."

Joseph J. Wallis, 1776, 1781-1788 & undated (folder 19)

1776 September 19, survey order, Jno. Lukens to Joseph Wallis (1 item). Copy of a warrant dated January 26, 1763 to Thomas Gordon with a notation by Lukens directing Wallis, on the basis of the warrant, to survey 300 acres between Pine Creek and "Lecoming" for "John Lukens assignee of, or, under Thos. Gordon."

1781 October 17, letter, Jos. J. Wallis, Deer Creek, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Wallis writes regarding a "chair" that Lukens would like to have "sent home." A notation on the letter refers to it as "Blains Chair," which Wallis "says he sold it for 20 dollars."

1783 May 12, letter, Jos. J. Wallis, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Wallis discusses the disorderliness of Lukens's "Possessions" in central Pennsylvania, and he reports that Lukens's son Charles in Carlisle finds his "Situation in Life is truly Lamentable."

1784 July 26, articles of agreement (copy), Benjamin Davis, Philadelphia, and Lawrence Keene and Joseph J. Wallis, Sunbury (1 item). Copy of an agreement giving Davis one-half share in their purchase of 20,300 acres in Northumberland County.

1785 September 22, deed, James Gibbon, Philadelphia, to Benjamin Davis, Jr., Philadelphia. (1 item). Deed poll for 300 acres of land in Muncy Township, Northumberland County. On verso is a notarization signed by Edward Shippen.

1786 March 23, letter, Jos. J. Wallis, Sunbury, to John and Sarah Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for a draught; Wallis reports on health and family matters, noting that "my Cough still hangs by me and keeps my breast very sore."

1787 June 19, note, Jno. Lukens to Joseph J. Wallis (1 item). Lukens notes that 300 acres remain to be "taken up" on Thomas Gordon's warrant date January 26, 1763. In different handwriting is a notation: "300 at Hooppenny adjoining our other Land."

1787 December 5, letter and draught, Jos. J. Wallis, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (2 items). Cover letter for a connected draught of surveys for Dehaws, Grant and Whitmore tracts in dispute along Bald Eagle Creek, and the draught itself.

1788 February 7, letter, Jos. J. Wallis, Sunbury, to David Lennox, Philadelphia (1 item). Wallis writes an emotional letter about the death of his sister-in-law Gaynor Lukens Keene, who left a one-week-old daughter to survive her.

1788 March 20, letter, Jos. J. Wallis, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Cover letter for Wallis's "Addition to my Plan at Muncy" as well as a request for direction regarding the "Third Tract of Dehaws's on Bald Eagle" Creek.

1789 April 10, receipt, Jos. J. Wallis (1 item). Account and receipt for surveying fees charged to Jno Philip Dehaws.

Letter, Jos. J. Wallis to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Wallis writes regarding surveys for Dehaws and about family matters.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

DEPUTY SURVEYORS' BONDS, COMMISSIONS AND APPOINTMENT PAPERS, 1761, 1782-1785. (1 folder)

box 2

1761, 1782-1785 (folder 20)

1761 May 28, letter, Nich. Scull, Philadelphia, to Benjamin Parvin (1 item). Scull informs Parvin that his commission is superseded by order of the Governor's Secretary because he went outside his district to perform surveys--Parvin will be required to justify his conduct before the Governor.

1782 May 2, appointment, John Moore (1 item). Appointment of Moore as Deputy Surveyor for the district that covers the portion of Westmoreland County formerly the responsibility of Robert McCrea.

Recommendation for John Moore (1 item).

1782 November 5, appointment, James Harris (1 item). Appointment of Harris as surveyor of that part of Cumberland County lying north of the Juniata River.

1783 August 1, bond, Joshua Elder, Lancaster County, and Francis Nichols, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania (1 item). Bond in the amount of 500 pounds securing Elder's service as the Deputy Surveyor of District No. 5, west of the Allegheny River.

1785 March 14, bond, John Moore, Westmoreland County, and Ephraim Blaine, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania (1 item). Bond in the amount of 500 pounds securing Moore's service as Deputy Surveyor in the part of Westmoreland County formerly the responsibility of Robert McCrea.

1785 April 29, bond, James Hamilton, Westmoreland County, and Isaac Meason, Westmoreland County, to John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania (1 item). Bound in the amount of 100 pounds securing Hamilton's service as Deputy Surveyor of District No. 4 east of the Allegheny River.

1785 April 29, instructions, James Hamilton, Philadelphia (1 item). Standardized form of instructions to Hamilton, who was appointed Deputy Surveyor of District No. 4 in lands lately purchased from the Indians east of the Allegheny River. Document is identified as a duplicate, which may explain the absence of John Lukens's signature.

1785 April 30, bond, James Johnston, Franklin County, and Robert Baily, Philadelphia, to John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania (1 item). Bond in the amount of 100 pounds securing Johnston's service as Deputy Surveyor of District No. 5 east of the Allegheny River.

1785 May 13, bond, David Watts, Cumberland County, and Fred'k Watts to John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania (1 item). Bond in the amount of 100 pounds securing David Watts's service as Deputy Surveyor of District No. 10 west of the Allegheny River.

1785 May 13, instructions, David Watts, Philadelphia (1 item). Standardized form of instructions to Watts, who was appointed Deputy Surveyor of District No. 10, Donation Lands lately purchased from the Indians west of the Allegheny River. Document is identified as a duplicate, which may explain the absence of John Lukens' signature.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

APPLICATIONS FOR LAND AND APPLICATION LISTS, 1766-1774 & undated. (1 folder)

box 2

1766-1774 & undated [includes certified copies made at later dates] (folder 21)

1766 September 8, list of applications (1 item). Identified as "List of Warr'ts by Ashur Clayton, Esq'r." Last item is dated Sept. 8, 1766, but preceding items dated Sept. 6-10, 1762.

1767 August 3, application, Thomas Croyle, Cumberland County (1 item). Certified copy of Croyle's Application No. 4257 for 200 acres east side of the Raystown branch of the Juniata River, Cumberland County.

1766 September 8, application, Arthur Thomas, Berks County (1 item). Certified copy, dated April 1, 1799, of Thomas's Application No. 1885, dated September 8, 1766 and returned May 11, 1769, for 250 acres on the east side of the Susquehanna River, Berks County.

1766 September 8-1769 April 7, list of applications (1 item). Document dated August 6, 1796, listing application numbers 1148, 1981, 2864 and 2880 dated between 1766 and 1769 for land in Northumberland, Westmoreland and York Counties.

1772 October 14, list of "Locations," Sinking Valley, Northumberland County (1 item). List of six 300-acre tracts to be surveyed in a "Sinking Valley" on the south side of the west branch of the Susquehanna River.

1773 January 5, list of applications, between Queneshaqua and Penns Creek (1 item). List of six 300-acre tracts to be surveyed between Queneshaqua and Penns Creek on warrants dated January 5, 1773.

1773 January 5, list of applications, between Queneshaqua and Penns Creek (1 item). Similar to previous list with a notation of the date October 14, 1772, and marked "Copied & given 5 Jany 1773." The applicants all are noted to be "of the County of Philadelphia."

1773 August 6, list of warrants, Thomas Willing, on the east branch of the Susquehanna River (1 item). A list of twenty-two 300-acre tracts located in the vicinity of the east branch of the Susquehanna River and conveyed to Thomas Willing. The entries show the owners' names and application numbers; the last two bear the date of Feb. 27, 1775.

1774 April 18, note, Northumberland County (1 item). Note regarding two warrants for lands of John Lukens and George Palmer in Augusta Township, Northumberland County, about eight miles from Fort Augusta.

1774 June 15 and 29, list of applications, Northumberland County (1 item). A list of six 300-acre tracts in Augusta Township, Northumberland County, for which John and Thomas Roberts and John and Joseph Price applied with an appended note about interferences with other claims.

1775 March 6, application, John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Lukens applies to purchase a lot on the west side of 3rd Street in Philadelphia.

List of applications, Northumberland County (1 item). Fragmentary, undated list of applications for land in Northumberland County about eight or nine miles from Fort Augusta. "David Harris Locations" is noted on the reverse.

List of applications, Northumberland County (1 item). Undated list of six applications for land in Northumberland County "in a Valley, which lies about 6 miles South of Land Surveyed for Charles Pryor."

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

LAND WARRANTS, 1702, 1762-1785 & undated. (1 folder)

box 2

1702, 1762-1785 & undated [includes certified copies made at later dates] (folder 22)

1702 November 24, warrant, Joseph Pike (1 item). A certified copy, dated June 26, 1759, of a 1702 warrant to Pike "of the Kingdom of Ireland" for 1000 acres.

1762 June 10, warrant, Thomas Croyle, Cumberland County (1 item). A certified copy of a warrant to Croyle for 100 acres in Cumberland County "Including the said Croyles Improvement at the mouth of the Snakes Spring."

1762 July 10, warrant, George Jenkins, Cumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Jenkins for 200 acres in Cumberland County "in the Cover to the Southward of Bedford."

1765 August 20, warrant, John Little, Cumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Little "of the City & County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Cumberland County "on the North side of the South Branch of Juniata." On the verso are listed nine tracts, including four on Wills Creek.

1773 August 6, warrant, John Appowen, Northumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Appowen "of the County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Northumberland County "On the head of a Small Creek which Empties into the Westerly side of the East branch of Susquehanna."

1773 August 6, warrant, Hugh Fergison, Northumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Fergison "of the County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Northumberland County "Joining John Appowen."

1773 August 6, warrant, William Lenox, Northumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Lenox "of the City & County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Northumberland County "on the head of the North East branch of Mill Creek on the East Branch of the Susquehanna above Wioming."

1773 August 6, warrant, Allan Moore, Northumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Moore "of the City & County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Northumberland County adjoining land of Thomas Morris.

1773 August 6, warrant, Thomas Morris, Northumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Moore "of the City & County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Northumberland County adjoining land of John Palmer.

1774 June 28, warrant fragment, Ellis Lewis, Northumberland County (1 item). Fragment of a warrant to Lewis for 300 acres in Northumberland County.

1775 February 27, warrant, Hugh Fergison, Northumberland County (1 item). A warrant to Fergison "of the County of Philadelphia" for 300 acres in Northumberland County adjoining land of Thomas Willing "and to Extend up the River to some Indian Camps."

1785 May 17, warrant, William Webb, Last Purchase (1 item). Certified copy of a warrant to Webb "of the City of Philadelphia" for 600 acres "within the last Purchase made of the Indians." Certification is dated February 14, 1833.

Warrant fragments, Cumberland County (2 items). Two fragments of a warrant for 250 acres in Millford Township, Cumberland County, dated February 25 of an undetermined year in the eighteenth century, issued to "James" (surname missing).

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Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

LAND SURVEYS, 1755-1788 & undated. (2 folders)

box 3

1755-1788 (folder 23)

1755 June 14, survey, Barnaby Barnes, Cumberland County (1 item). A survey of 374 acres on "Buffler Creek" in Cumberland County in pursuance of a warrant dated February 3, 1755 to Barnes.

1763 February 1, survey, Heirs of Benjohon Furley, Northampton County (1 item). A survey of 151 acres "On Lefevers Creek," Northampton County, in pursuance of a warrant dated December 16,1735 to Simon Hellers.

1763 April 26, survey, Derick Jones, Northampton County (1 item). A survey of 106 acres, 21 perches in Mount Bethel Township, Northampton County, in pursuance of a warrant dated June 15, 1751 to Jones.

1764 August 27, survey, John Duffy, Cumberland County (1 item). A survey of 200 acres in West Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County, in pursuance of a warrant dated February 2, 1763 to Duffy. On the verso is a copy of the warrant.

1766, elevation calculations (1 item). Unidentified calculations of ground elevation near a point marked as "Stabehouse Wall."

1766 July 21, survey, Alexander Stedman (1 item). A survey of 8 acres, 85 perches of "Meadow ground" along "Hollanders Creek," in pursuance of a warrant dated April 5, 1762 to Benjamin Bankson.

1767 January 20, survey, John Michael Moyer, Berks County (1 item). A survey of 9 acres, 130 perches in Heidelberg Township, Berks County, in pursuance of application No. 1318 dated January 30, 1766 submitted by Moyer.

1767 April 4, survey, Jacob Shallus, Berks County (1 item). A survey of 6 acres, 55 perches in Heidelberg Township, Berks County in pursuance of application No. 2182 dated December 4, 1766 submitted by Shallus.

1773 April 22, survey, Thomas Willing, Philadelphia County (1 item). A survey of 28 acres, 40 perches along the Lancaster Road in Philadelphia County "intended to be purchased by Rich.d Crean."

1773 October 2, survey, Jos. Morris and Adam Gressman, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of two tracts of land along an unnamed river (the Susquehanna?) in Northumberland County in pursuance of applications No. 1479 and No. 3110, "now [owned by] John Gibson Esquire."

1773 November 17, survey, Robert Work and William Marshall, Cumberland Township, [Adams County] (1 item). Rough draft of a survey of two tracts of land within the Manor of Maske, Cumberland Township, now Adams County, one of which was called "Apple Al.ley," along with numerous calculations.

1774 August 20, survey, Standing Stone Creek, [Northumberland County] (1 item). A survey of six tracts along Standing Stone Creek in pursuance of warrants dated August 20, 1774.

1774 August 27, survey, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of land in Northumberland County "including the Mouth of Standing Stone & up the River" [Susquehanna?].

Survey, Standing Stone Creek, [Northumberland County] (1 item). An undated survey of land including the Standing Stone Creek along an unnamed river (Susquehanna?).

1774 August 29, survey, up Standing Stone Creek, [Northumberland County] (1 item). A survey of 1891 acres including a portion of "Standing Stone Run." The boundaries of this survey encompass the six tracts surveyed in pursuance of a warrant date August 20, 1774 as noted above.

1774 September 12, survey, Peter Martin, "On Sackabachton" (1 item). A survey of two tracts of land "on the waters of saqueabochton or sacabachtun."

1774 September 17, survey, "Strongs Saw Mill" Creek, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 1055 acres on the waters of "Strongs Sawmill Creek" in Northumberland County.

1774 September 26, survey, "Big Tunkhannock" Creek (1 item). A survey of 32 acres along the Tunkhannock Creek.

1774 September 26, survey, John Vanderen (1 item). A survey of 1500 acres in an undesignated location.

1774 October 7, survey, Jesse Lukens (1 item). A rough sketch of several tracts along the northeast branch of the Susquehanna River from "Strongs Saw Mill Creek to Buttermilk Falls."

1774 October [4?], survey, Isaac Lloyd, Eliza. Flower and Mary Flower (1 item). A survey of 1000 acres presumably located along the Susquehanna River "opposite Nicholas Philip's House."

1774 December 2, survey, James Parr, Nittany Valley, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 1132 acres "four Miles from Bald Eagle Creek."

1775 September 29, survey, Daniel Lukens, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 300 acres.

1775 September 29, survey, Thomas Nedro, Northumberland County (2 items). Two copies of a survey for 311 acres, 50 perches.

1775 September 29, survey, John Quirk, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 300 acres.

1775 September 30, survey, Matthew Potter, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 300 acres.

1776 August 10, return of survey, John Harris, Jr., Sunbury (1 item). A return of survey of Lot No. 266 between "Poakberry" and "Goosberry" Streets in Sunbury.

1776 October 25, survey, John Keyser, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 311 acres, 112 perches "situate about Eight Miles Northerly of the Crossing of Loyal Sock Creek, near the Wyalusing Path."

1776 October 25, survey, Daniel Lukens, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 311 acres, 112 perches "situate near the West End of the Goose Mountain."

1776 October 26, survey, Thomas Nedrow, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 312 acres, 156 perches located "about Six Miles North Easterly of the Crossing of Loyal Sock Creek & near the Wyalusing Path."

1779 July 19, survey, Wm. Jones (1 item). A survey of 56 acres "of Meadow Clear of the Creek" in an undesignated location.

1783 August 16, survey, Ruben Heans [Reuben Haines], Hanover Township, Lancaster County (1 item). A survey of 35� acres "part of five Thousand Acres Aaron Sammans Original Purchase."

1784 August, survey, Alexander Hunter, Bald Eagle Township, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 368 acres located in "Nittoney Valley."

1786 February 1, return of survey, Joshua Maddox Wallace, Philadelphia (1 item). A return of survey of a lot in Philadelphia located "on the West side of Ninth Street between Mulberry & Philbert Streets."

1787 April 29, Elizh. Miller, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of 500 acres, 72 perches located "on the Waters of Crooked Creek adjoining the line of Dist. No. 17," returned May 20, 1788.

Undated, A-S (folder 24)

Survey, Peter Altermost (1 item). Rough pencil sketch of two surveys for Altermost.

Survey, Ashtons (1 item).

Survey, Frences Ashton, Margaret Ashton, Wm Ashton and James Humphrey (1 item).

Survey and calculations, George Croghan, Philadelphia (1 item). A survey of a portion of Poplar Lane, and calculations for a survey of eighteen acres owned by George Croghan in the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia.

Calculations, "Concerning the Circle" (1 item).

Survey, Geo. Dumer (1 item). A survey of 60 acres, 111 perches.

Survey, Paul Durst and Michael Peace (1 item). A survey of ten tracts laid out for Durst, Peace and others.

Survey , Sam'l Gilbert (1 item). A survey of 97 acres.

Survey, Chas. Iredell, White Deer Creek (1 item). A survey of 316 acres located at the intersection of White Deer Creek and the west branch of the Susquehanna River.

Survey, Jacson (1 item). Rough draft of a survey of land "Bought of Jacson" with a date of November 21, 1767 on verso.

Survey descriptions, Jackson and Pearne (1 item). "Metes & Bounds of two Tracts of Land belonging to Wm Hamilton," one "bought of Jackson" and one bought of Pearne & uxor," with references to the Schuylkill River and Mill Creek.

Survey, I. Jeffery (1 item). Rough sketch of a tract adjacent to Mack Knight and William Arbuckle, also showing the locations of "a lodg House" and "Spr[ing]."

Survey, Lewis Lewis (1 item). A draft possibly of "Mr. Fullerton's survey."

Survey, Lancelot Lloyd (1 item). A sketch of lots in Philadelphia along the "Second St. from Schuylkill River" including Walnut and Chestnut Streets, also showing the "Tann pitt" of Lloyd.

Survey, Jesse Lukens (1 item). A survey of 265 acres purchased by Lukens from "Jones."

Survey, Nittaney Valley, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of three tracts of land located in Bald Eagle Township, Northumberland County "nearly opposite Logan's Gap" for Alexander Hunter, Thomas Palmer and Thomas Bendle.

Survey, Nittaney Valley, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey of three tracts of land locatd in Bald Eagle Township, Northumberland County for Martin Perry, Andrew Walker and Elijah Weed.

Calculations, Potter (1 item).

Survey, Sam'l Powel (1 item). A survey of 40 acres.

Survey, Shamokin (1 item). A preliminary draft of tracts located along the Susquehanna River near Fort Augusta.

Survey, Shamakon Alley (1 item). Pencil sketch of a portion of an alley.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

NEW PURCHASE (1768) PAPERS, 1769-1785. (1 folder & 1 oversized item)

box 3

1769-1785 (folder 25)

List of officer tracts, Bald Eagle Creek (1 item). Undated list of 24 officers and their allotted acreage of a 9908 acre tract on Bald Eagle Creek.

List of officer surveys, Bald Eagle Creek (1 item). Undated list of "Land surveyed by Cha Luken on the south side of the East Branch of Susquahanna [sic] on Bald Eagle Creek." The document lists the amount of acres surveyed to each of the 20 officers listed. 8380 total acres.

List of applicants, area of forks of Susquehanna (1 item). List of applicants, dated 3 April 1769, whose tracts were associated with Jesse Lukens.

1770 January 23, list of applications, Jos. Wharton, Jr., Philadelphia, to John Lukens (1 item). A list of 52 applications "entered and received into the Secretaries Office the 3 of April 1759 [1769]."

1774 February 18, list of orders and warrants, James Hendricks, Alexandria (1 item). A list of 13 applications and 3 warrants executed by James Hendricks where fees have yet to be paid.

List of Applications (1 item). Undated document listing the applications of David Davis and John Cook, on Lick Run and Buffalo Creek, respectively.

List of applications (1 item). List of applications dated 3 April 1769 for land along the West Branch of the Susquehanna.

1769 November 16, survey, Geo. Wolfe, Northampton County (1 item). A survey of 307 acres adjacent to lands of Samuel Purviance Junr. and Martin Krider in pursuance of application no. 234.

1769 April 3, order to survey, Jno. Lukens, Philadelphia, to Wm. Scull (1 item). Copy of order to survey 300 acres at "Nawalegans Cabbins" on Lycoming Creek for Richard Cantwell in pursuance of application no. 494.

1773 October 2, survey, Joseph Morris (1 item). A survey of 299 acres along the Northeast Branch of the Susquehanna in pursuance of application no. 1479.

1769 April 3, order to survey, Jno Lukens, Philadelphia, to Wm. Scull (1 item). Copy of order to survey 300 acres at "Nawalegans Cabbins" on Lycoming Creek for John Allee in pursuance of application no. 1751. "Send these to C. Lukens, York Town" is noted on the verso.

1774 June 17, list of applications, Jno Lukens (1 item). Certified copy of applications "as they appear in a Book of Applications," for Thomas Sutherland, David Stephens, Sr., and John Beaty, signed by Jno. Lukens.

1769 April 3, order to survey, Jno Lukens, Philadelphia, to Wm. Scull (1 item). Copy of order to survey 300 acres at "Nawalegans Cabbins" on Lycoming Creek for John Jones in pursuance of application no. 2190. Written on the verso is "Three Applications at Newalagens Cabbins."

1785 August 22, deposition, Uriah Barber, Northumberland County (1 item). A deposition by Uriah Barber describing the location of Nawelegans Camp on "Lakeomin" Creek, sworn before Robert Fleming, Justice of the Peace.

1771 October 7, survey, Samuel Richards (1 oversized item). A survey of 250 acres called "Hemp Farm" located on the "South side of the West Branch of Susquehanna opposite�two small Islands in said Branch" in pursuance of application no. 2615

1769 April 7, orders to survey, Cumberland County (1 item). Copy of orders to survey three tracts on "Kiskiminetas" in pursuance of applications no. 2862, 2878, and 2879. The document is signed by Jesse Lukens for Jno. Lukens and directed to Jos. Elder.

Survey (1 item). Undated survey of seven tracts along Catawasing Creek on the N.E. Branch of the Susquehanna River. Application nos. 813 and 3576-3581 are depicted.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

"ABRAHAM'S PLAINS" AND SUNBURY PAPERS, 1769-1774 & undated. (1 folder)

box 3

1769-1774 & undated (folder 26)

1769 December 25, articles of agreement, John Allen, Luzerne County (2 items). An agreement between John Allen, John Van Campen, and others for 3,000 acres "on the Westerly side of the North East branch of [the] Susquehanna River and adjoining the upper end of the Proprietaries Manor of Sunbury." Signed by John Allen.

1771 June 10, articles of agreement, John Van Campen and others (1 item). An agreement between John Van Campen and others dividing "Abrahams Plains" among each of the five parties. Signed by each party.

1774, report, Jno. Lukens (1 item). Rough draft of report to accompany the survey of land adjoining the "Proprietaries Manor of Sunbury at Wioming" called "Abrahams Plains." Signed by Jno Lukens.

1774 January 14, deed poll, John Van Campen to Rev. William Smith and John Lukens, Northumberland County(1 item). A deed for 3,000 acres located on the "Westerly side of the North East Branch of Susqa. River adjoining the Proprietaries Mannr of Sunbury at Wioming." Recorded in patent book AA, vol. 12, page 254.

Calculations (1 item). Undated calculations pertaining to the sizes of tracts created from "Abrahams Plains."

Notes (1 item). Undated document listing tracts in "Abrahams Plains," Tioga District, Tunkhannock District, and Pittstown Township.

1772 July 3, application ticket, William Baily, Sunbury (1 item). A ticket to build and improve upon lot no. 100 in the proprietary town of Sunbury. Signed by Wm Maclay.

1772 July 3, application ticket, Robert McKandless, Sunbury (1 item). A ticket to build and improve upon lot no. 181 in the proprietary town of Sunbury. Signed by Jno Lukens. Assigned to Anthony Bearly on verso

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

JOHN SCULL'S ACCOUNT OF SURVEYING FEES, 1762-1769. (1 folder)

box 3

1762-1769 (folder 27)

1762 May 19 - 1769 June 12, account of survey fees, John Scull to John Lukens, Surveyor General (1 item). A list of individuals with fees due on returns received into the Surveyor General's Office.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

RECEIPTS AND PROMISSORY NOTES, 1759-1776, 1783-1788 & undated. (1 folder)

box 3

1759-1776, 1783-1788 & undated (folder 28)

1759 June 19, receipt, Edmund Physick, Philadelphia, to Wm. Bennet (1 item). Copy of receipt of Wm. Bennet for payment in part for 15 acres to be surveyed to him in Warrington Township, York County.

765 February 9, receipt, Edmind Physick, Philadelphia, to John Duffy. (1 item). Receipt of John Duffy for payment in full for 282 acres in Pennsboro Township, Cumberland County.

1765 May 5, account, Cumberland County (1 item). An account of fees paid by John Lukens for "two hundred & eighty odd acres near John Miller's land" in Cumberland County. The patent is to Jno Little.

1766 May 8 - July 18, account, Wm. Scull (1 item). Calculation of pay for Wm. Scull.

Account of survey fees, James Scull, Deputy Surveyor, to John Lukens, Surveyor General (1 item). An account of "fees due on receiving returns into the Surveyor General's Office" from October 25, 1762 - May 5, 1767 and credits.

1767 March 29, receipt, William Maclay, Jr. to Jesse Lukens and others (1 item). A copy of a receipt in the possession of Reynold Keen for fees paid by Jesse Lukens and others for surveys of three tracts in Cumberland County which were later sold to Reynold Keen.

1768 January 4, promissory note, Wm. Scull to John Lukens (1 item).

1768, account, "Hon'ble Proprietaries" to John Lukens (1 item). An account of expenses incurred from June 8 - July 12, 1768 in resurveying the Manor of Springetsbury and York Town lands.

1769 November 19, account, James Haldine and John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). An account of items purchased by John Lukens in exchange for surveying Haldine's land.

Account, James Scull(1 item). A fragment of an account of credit to James Scull from August 1766 to January 20, 1770.

1771 April 4, account, "Hon'ble Proprietaries," Philadelphia, to John Lukens (1 item). An account of expenses owed by the Proprietaries for copied land documents and returns of surveys from November 29, 1768 to August 10, 1769. "Received of Edmund Physick in Full," April 9, 1771 appears on the verso along with John Lukens signature.

1771 December 5, receipt, Jno. Little and Samuel McGichen, Philadelphia (1 item). A copy of a receipt acknowledging monies paid and still owed by Samuel McGichen for a 251 acre tract along the Juniata River in Cumberland County, "surveyed and returned�in the name of Christian Snyder."

1772 July 17, receipt, Wm. Wilson to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of expenses incurred in laying out the "Town of Sunbury at Shamoken."

1772 September 7, receipt, Edmond Physick, Philadelphia, to Robert Hamilton (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment for 200 acres of land to be surveyed to Robert Hamilton in Buffalo Township, Northumberland County.

1774 March 1, account, Col. Francis (1 item). An account of money owed and paid by Charles Stewart, John Van Campen, William Liddlie and others to Col. Francis. "Settlemen [sic] wth Col: Francis" noted on verso.

1774 June, account, "Hon'ble Proprietaries," Sunbury (1 item). An account of expenses incurred from June 18 - July 20, 1772 in "laying out Sunbury." "Settled and paid by Edmond Physicks by order of His Hon. the Governor."

Calculations (1 item). Calculations of money owed and paid by John Lukens and others to Col. Francis. The document noted payments to D. Smith on March 1, 1774 and Col. Francis on June 13.

1774 June 1, account, Lukens and Dr. Smith (1 item). A list of costs to be divided for 624 acres of land at "Wioming."

1774 July 20, account, Robert Dill (1 item). Cash received and paid to various individuals, including Lukens. The name Robert Dill is on verso.

1774 December, account, John Van Campen (1 item). An account of money owed and paid by John Van Campen for 3097 acres of land on "Abrahams Plains" at "Wioming."

1774 October 25, account, Mr. McConnell (1 item). An account of cash received from various individuals.

1775 January 25, account and receipt, Rich'd Collier to Mr. Lukens (1 item). A list of items bought from Collier for the Lukens family - primarily shoes, dated between Nov. 20, 1773, and Jan. 14, 1775. Account paid in full January 25, 1775.

1783 September 3, receipt, James Hill to John Lukings [sic], Philadelphia (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment in full to James Hill for Isaac Hazlehurst by "John Lukings" for one barrel of nails, purchased April 30, 1783.

1784 May 11, receipt, William McDowell to John Reid (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment in full of money owed for boarding and lodging.

1784 December 16, receipt, Rob't Amesley to Jno. Lucans [sic], Philadelphia (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment for a box of "Russian mold candles."

1786 June 19, account, J.L. [John Lukens], Surveyor General, to Col. Francis Johnston (1 item). Amount owed for accepting, filing and returning 546 Depreciation land certificates. Payment received into the Treasury June 26, 1786.

1786 July 6, account, Sam'l Meredith to Jno. Lukens (1 item). An account of moneys owed by Sam'l Meredith for returns on applications and warrants. Paid in full July 1786 is noted on verso.

1787 March 17, receipt, D. Rittenhouse, Trea' to John Lukens, Surveyor General (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of fees received from November 1, 1786 to February 1, 1787. Signed by C. Evans for D. Rittenhouse.

1787 May 1, account, Surv'r General's Office to Col. Francis Johnston, R.G. (1 item). An account of the amount owed for accepting, filing, and returning 282 Depreciation land certificates. Copy.

1787 May 4, receipt, D. Rittenhouse, Trea'r to John Lukens, Surveyor General (1 item). Three receipts, dated June 26, 1786 and May 3 and 4, 1787, acknowledging payment of fees received in the Surveyor General's office. Signed for David Rittenhouse, Trea'r by Chas. Evans.

1787 July 14, receipt, Benj'n Towne to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment in full to Benj'n Towne for "printing a rheam of blank Land Warrants."

1788 January 31, account, John Lukens (1 item). An "account of money received in the office from May 1, 1787 to January 31, 1788."

1788 August, account, Charles Smith (1 item). An account of money owed by Charles Smith.

List of names/properties (1 item). List of approximately 29 names [possibly tract names]

Receipt, John Ehmig to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment in full by Charles Lukens for whiskey and expenses surveying Springetsbury.

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MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
Land Office Papers, 1702-1789 & undated

MISCELLANEOUS LAND OFFICE PAPERS, 1748-1788 & undated. (1 folder)

box 3

1748-1788 & undated (folder 29)

1748 February 26, letter, Pemberton, Jr. to John Comly (1 item). Concerning quitrent due on property sold to Chas. Beaty.

1753 March 28, commission, Edward Shippen, Philadelphia (1 item). Richard and Thomas Penn appoint Edward Shippen the Recorder of Deeds for the County of Lancaster. The commission is written on parchment with the "Great Seal of the Province" attached and signed by Lieutenant Governor James Hamilton. The verso notes the entering of the commission in commission book A, Vol. 2, page 149 on April 9, 1753.

1758 March, order to survey, James Scull, Deputy Surveyor, Northampton County (1 item). A fragment of an order to survey 25 acres of land in Northampton County in pursuance of a warrant dated March 1758 to Nicholas [missing].

1767 August 3, survey notes (1 item). The small book includes notes pertaining to a survey of two islands in the Schuylkill River, the degrees and minutes of the junction of the Ohio and "Missassippa" Rivers and of Fort Pitt and fines paid to a fire company.

Deed (1 item). A true copy of the description of the tract of land purchased from the Indians by the Proprietors at Fort Stanwix, November 5, 1768. The copy was prepared by David Kennedy by order of James Tilghman, Secretary.

Note (1 item). Undated fragment of notes referring to John and Jesse Lukens, D. Lenox, Geo. Douglas of Berks and Ulrich's plantation. A separate note makes reference to 135 acres recorded in "AA vol. 11 pa 72."

1769 February 16, return of survey, James Hunt (1 item). A certified copy of the original return of survey for James Hunt entered in Book B, pg. 16 [Register of Surveys]. The 980 acre tract of land was surveyed July 17, 1688 in pursuance of a warrant dated April 1, 1688.

1774 July 11, writ, Zebulon Butler, Justice of the Peace, Town of Westmoreland (1 item). A copy of a warrant issued by Zebulon Bulter commanding the selectmen of the Town of Westmoreland to warn Daniel Ingason, Joseph Baker, William Picket, Nicholas Phillips, and Conrad Searles, "Strangers & Transient persons," to leave the town of Westmoreland. The copy was made by Noah Adams, Constable, for Conrad Sarles. "Warr't warning off Sundry Inhabitants, N.E. Branch" noted on verso. [This writ relates to the struggle between Connecticut and Pennsylvania for control of the upper Susquehanna.]

1781 November 1-29, note (1 item). A note referring to street locations of lot nos. 1345 - 1350, 1393 - 1398, and 1537 - 1541, possibly in Philadelphia.

1786 March 11, deputy surveyor return, James Hamilton to John Lukens (1 item). List of surveys performed by Deputy Surveyor James Hamilton in the fourth surveying district in pursuance of warrants issued for lands in the Last Purchase. Each entry gives the name of the warrantee, warrant number, acreage, and general location of tract in relation to creeks or other tracts.

1788, deputy surveyor return, James Harris to John Lukens (1 item). List of surveys performed from March 1, 1787 to February 8, 1788 by Deputy Surveyor James Harris in the eleventh surveying district in pursuance of warrants issued for lands in the Last Purchase. Each entry gives the name of the warrantee, warrant number and date, date received, location, date of survey, and remarks.

Survey, Philadelphia County (1 item). Undated written description of the course of a road from Cedar Street to Cobbs Creek.

April 28, Board of Property judgment (1 item). The written decision of the Board of Property to dismiss a caveat filed by William Carpenter against James Potter. Prepared by David Kennedy for James Tilghman, Secretary.

List of townships, Lancaster County (1 item). "The names of Sundry Townships in the County of Lancaster. Viz Lancaster, Canostogo Mannor. Bart, Drumore, & Litle britain."

List of townships, Cumberland County (1 item). Undated list, possibly from 1767, of the "new" townships in Cumberland County and their boundaries by James Agneu, Esq.

Note (1 item). Undated list of places visited and miles traveled by an unspecified individual.

Note (1 item). Fragment of document referring to lots on Chestnut, Walnut, Broad, and George Streets [Philadelphia]. "Burden" is written on verso.

Note (1 item). A small, undated note instructing an unspecified individual to "enquire of D. Broadhead" how and when jurisdiction was established in "Wioming" and "Minesink" and the number of settlers.

Application, Northumberland County (1 item). Undated application for 1000 acres "on the Head Waters of Mushaning Creek about 15 miles from Bald Eagles Nest." On verso is noted, "By Wilson & George, Ent'd by Hambright, concerned J.L."

List of surveys (1 item). Undated list of copies wanted of surveys "from the Surveyor Generals office for Sam'l McCall."

Surveyor Field Book, John Watson (1 item). Small, undated booklet containing survey notes done in pen & pencil. "John Watsons Field Book" noted on a loose piece of paper inside booklet.

Survey calculations (1 item). Undated survey measurements and calculations.

Notes, John Vanderer (1 item). Undated notes in pen & pencil.

Survey calculations (1 item). Undated survey notes, written in pencil, concerning land near "holander creek". "Brockden" is noted on verso.

Survey calculations (1 item). Undated survey measurements and calculations.

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MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
B. Personal Papers of John and Jesse Lukens, 1742-1789 & undated

PERSONAL PAPERS OF JOHN LUKENS, 1742-1789 & undated. (7 folders)

box 3

Legal Agreements and Deeds, 1762-1770 (folder 30)

1762 May 21, agreement, John Lukens, Philadelphia and Richard Tea and William Scull, Philadelphia (1 item). An agreement between John Lukens, Richard Tea, and William Scull to be copartners in "taking up and purchasing" various tracts of land.

1762 September 30, deed poll, William Scull, Philadelphia, to Richard Tea, Philadelphia (1 item). The deed is for "half part of a certain tract of land situate[d] on both sides of Racoon Creek and on the South Side of [the] Juniata River adjoining Robert Sarimore's Land in the County of Cumberland� granted to Mathias Culp" by a warrant dated September 8, 1762.

1763 November 3, deed, Pattrick Hartford to Major Edward Ward, Cumberland County (1 item). A deed for 400 acres of land situated in Cumberland County at the head of the east branch of "Will's Creek" ten miles from Fort Bedford.

1763 November 3, deed, Pattrick Hartford to Major Edward Ward, Cumberland County (1item). A deed for 600 acres of land situated in Cumberland County, called "the Large Savannah," twelve miles from Fort Bedford.

1764 January 9, warrant and deed poll, Richard Tea, Cumberland County (1 item). A copy of a warrant, dated July 17, 1762, to Richard Tea for 200 acres "on or near Mahonoy Creek" in Cumberland County. On the verso is a deed transferring title to "half part of all lands surveyed�in pursuance to the within warrant" from Richard Tea, Philadelphia to William Patterson, Cumberland County, dated July 19, 1762.

1764 March 10, deed poll, Richard Tea, Philadelphia, to John Lukens and John Little, Philadelphia (1 item). A deed for a "half part" of a 50 acre tract of land situated in Cumberland County on "both sides of Raccoon Creek and southside of [the] Juniata River adjoining Robert Sarimore's Land."

1764 July 28, mortgage, John and Sarah Lukens, Philadelphia, to Isaac Jones and Johanna Anthony, Philadelphia (1 item). A mortgage on 58 acres of land situated in Horsham Township, Philadelphia County to secure payment of 150 pounds owed to Isaac Jones and Johanna Anthony, widow of Stephen Anthony. Recorded in Philadelphia Deed Book 10, Vol. 9, page 199.

1765 July 9, mortgage, John and Sarah Lukens, Philadelphia, to Peter Turner, Philadelphia (1 item). A mortgage on approximately132 acres of land situated in Upper Dublin Township, Philadelphia County to secure payment of 400 pounds owed to Peter Turner. Recorded in Philadelphia Deed Book 10, Vol. 10, page 130.

1767 January 27, agreement, John Lukens, John Little and Major Edward Ward (1 item). John Lukens and John Little agree to convey to Major Edward Ward all their rights to a 4000 acre tract, previously held in partnership with Major Edward Ward. Copy of the original.

1770 March 17, deed, Michael Gilbert, Junior, to Samuel Wallis, Philadelphia (1 item). A deed for 300 acres situated in Berks County on a "Branch Leading into the Westerly side of the West Branch of [the] Susquehannah."

Legal Bonds, 1750-1779 (folder 31)

1750 November 12, bond and warrant, John Lukens, Horsham, to James Morris, Thomas Leech, Abraham Chapman, Francis Yarnal, James Wright, Province of Pennsylvania (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens of Horsham, Philadelphia County to repay the Trustees of the "General Loan-Office of the Province of Pennsylvania" 72 pounds. The warrant authorizes John Lawrence, Esq. or "any other attorney of said court" to represent John Lukens in any suit brought by the Trustees in the Court of Common Pleas. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1764 March 10, bond and warrant, John Lukens, Philadelphia, and John Little, Philadelphia, to Richard Tea, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens and John Little to repay 200 pounds to Richard Tea. The warrant authorizes Benjamin Chew or "any other attorney of said court" to represent John Lukens and John Little in any suit brought by Richard Tea in the Court of Common Pleas. Payment of the debt is noted on the verso of the bond and signed by Richard Tea. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1764 July 28, bond and warrant, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Isaac Jones and Johanna Anthony, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 150 pounds to Isaac Jones and Johanna Anthony, widow of Stephen Anthony. The warrant authorizes Edward Shippen, Jr. or "any other attorney of said court" to represent John Lukens in any suit brought by Isaac Jones and Johanna Anthony in the Court of Common Pleas. Payment of the yearly interest is noted on the verso of the bond and signed by Johannah Anthony. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1765 July 9, bond and warrant, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Peter Turner, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 400 pounds to Peter Turner. The warrant authorizes Benjamin Chew or "any other attorney of said court" to represent John Lukens in any suit brought by Peter Turner in the Court of Common Pleas. Payment of one year's interest is noted on the verso of the bond and signed by Peter Turner. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1768 November 16, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Conrad Beyrer, York (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 30 pounds to Conrad Beyrer. Transfer of bond to Baltser Knertzer noted on verso. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1768 November 16, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Peter Miller, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 30 pounds to Peter Miller. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1769 March 20, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Abraham Carlile, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 100 pounds to Abraham Carlile. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1769 March 20, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Robert Erwin, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 200 pounds to Robert Erwin. Payment of interest due noted on verso.

1769 July 29, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth Barnes, Lancaster (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 60 pounds to Elizabeth Barnes. Payment of debt noted on verso. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1769 July 29, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Abraham Carlile, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 100 pounds to Abraham Carlile. Payment of interest due noted on verso. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1770 March 13, bond, Jesse and John Lukens, Philadelphia, to John Barnhill, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John and Jesse Lukens to repay 100 pounds to John Barnhill. John and Jesse Lukens' signatures are cut out.

1771 July 4, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Rebecca Steel, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 100 pounds to Rebecca Steel. Rebecca Steels' grand daughters, Rebecca and Elizabeth Wallace, are to inherit the bond at her death. Payment of interest due noted on verso. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1776 February 8, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Beulah Paschall, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 100 pounds to Beulah Paschall. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1778 September 3, bond, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Peter Knight, Philadelphia County (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 200 pounds to Peter Knight. John Lukens' signature is cut out

1779 April 9, bond and warrant, John Lukens, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth Norris, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding John Lukens to repay 150 pounds to Elizabeth Norris. The warrant authorizes William Lewis, Esq. or "any other attorney of said court" to represent John Lukens in any suit brought by Elizabeth Norris in the Court of Common Pleas. John Lukens' signature is cut out.

Papers Relating to Various Estates, 1749-1762 (folder 32)

1749 February 3, public notice of sale, Estate of Mathias Lucken, Bucks County (1 item). Terms of sale of plantation and tract of land situated in Warrington Township, Bucks County containing 128 acres. Purchased by Bartholamew Longstreet, the highest bidder, for 255 pounds.

1751 October 8, receipt, Sarah Longstreth (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of monies bequeathed to her by her father, Bartholomew Longstreth, late of Warminster Townhip, Bucks County.

1752 March 2, will, Thomas Fairman (1 item). Certified copy of the last will and testament of Thomas Fairman recorded in the Register General's Office at Philadelphia in Book Q, page 17.

1759 January 13, notes, Thomas and Jonathan Livezey (1 item). Notes documenting the possession of a tract of land by succeeding generations of the Livezey men.

1761 May 20, inventory, Joshua Nolt Estate, Philadelphia County (1 item). An inventory of the "goods Chattels Rights & Credits" of the late Joshua Nolt of Horsham Township, Philadelphia County. Appraised by John Garret and Wm Lukens.

1762 March 23, Orphan's Court order, Richard Pearne Estate, Philadelphia County (1 item). An order by the Orphan's Court of Philadelphia to sell the lands of Richard Pearne situated partly in Merion Township and Blockley Township, Philadelphia County, containing 120 acres, to pay debts owed by his estate.

1762 December 6, deposition, Samuel Palmer, a minor, by his guardians v. Joseph Glascodine (1 item). The deposition of Alexander Allaire and William Hollinshead, guardians of Samuel Palmer, regarding an agreement with Joseph Glascodine for two lots in Kensington belonging to the estate of Samuel Palmer.

Papers of Robert Tomkins's Estate, 1742, 1746/7-1762 (folder 33)

1742/3 February 18, lease, Francis Jodon to Robert Tomkins, Bucks County (1 item). One year lease of 200 acres of land situated in Warwick Township, Bucks County. Parchment.

1746/7 February 10, bond, Robert Tomkins to Rebecca Leech, Bucks County (1 item). A bond bounding Robert Tomkins of Warrington Township, Bucks County to repay 34 pounds to Rebecca Leech, widow, of "Chetenham" Township, Bucks County. Payments received noted on verso.

1749 May 16, bond, Robert Tompkins to Thomas Nedrow, John Johnson, and Joseph Lukens, executors of Mathias Lukens Estate (1 item). A fragment of a bond bounding Robert Tompkins to repay 55 pounds owed to the estate of Mathias Lukens. Payment of interest due noted on verso.

1752 April 15, mortgage, Robert Tomkins to Charles Norris, Thomas Leech, Abraham Chapman, and James Wright, Trustees of the General Loan-Office (1 item). A mortgage on 200 acres of land situated in Warrington Township, Bucks County to secure payment of 95 pounds owed the Trustees of the General Loan-Office of the Province of Pennsylvania.

List of bonds, Robert Tomkins Estate (1 item). A list of bonds due Robert Tomkins' Estate. "Papers useless as to Robert Tomkins Estate" noted on verso.

1757 November 18, letters of administration, Robert Tomkins Estate, Bucks County (1 item). A letter from William Plumsted, Register General, appointing Benjamin Tomkins of Warrington Township, Bucks County and John Lukens, Horsham administrators of Robert Tomkins' estate.

1758 March 15, petition, Robert Tomkins Estate, Bucks County (1 item). A copy of a petition presented to the Orphan's Court "sitting at Newtown," by Benjamin Tomkins and John Lukens, requesting the appointment of a guardian for his minor children and permission to sell Robert Tomkins' lands to pay debts owed by his estate. The petition includes a list of "sundry debts."

1758 September 27, list of debts, Robert Tomkins Estate (1 item). A list of debts owed by the estate of Robert Tomkins as of September 27, 1758.

1756 October, receipt, William Coffing, "Colector", to Robert Tomkins Estate (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of a tax "for raising sixty thousand pounds for the Kings use" by Thomas Rossel for the estate of Robert Tomkins.

1757 August 22, receipt, John Palmer, "Colleter", to Robert Tomkins Estate (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of a tax by Thomas Rossell for the estate of Robert Tomkins.

1758 September 13, confirmation of land sales, Robert Tomkins Estate, Bucks County (1 item). A copy of the report by the Administrators of Robert Tomkins estate to the Orphans' Court of Bucks County on the sale of estate lands.

1759 March 14, account, Robert Tomkins Estate, Bucks County (1 item). An account of debts paid and owed by the estate of Robert Tomkins.

1762 December 3, promissory note, John McColough to Benjamin Tomkins and John Lukens (1 item).

Family Correspondence, 1784-1789 & undated (folder 34)

1784 March 28, letter, J. Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Esquire, Philadelphia (1 item). J. Lukens of York wants to know if his grandfather, John Lukens of Philadelphia, will accept any surveys surveyed before Charles Lukens' death, so he can collect fees for signing the surveys.

1784 June 24, letter, Eliza Wallis, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item).Eliza gives news of her family and asks her parents to visit.

1785 November 13, letter, Eliza Wallis, Sunbury to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Eliza Wallis offers news of her family and sends money via her neighbor for the purchase of paint and glue.

1785 November 28, letter, Gaynor Keene, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gaynor Keene reports news of her family and inquires regarding the health of her parents.
1786 October 25, letter, Gaynor Keene, Sunbury, to Edith Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gaynor Keene writes to thank her sister, Edith Lukens, for doing some shopping for her and to speak with foreboding about an upcoming "tryal" (perhaps childbirth) that Gaynor will endure in the near future.

1786 November 6, letter, John Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Esquire, Philadelphia (1 item). John Lukens of York asks his grandfather, John Lukens of Philadelphia, to take care of a lease matter and to send cloth for a coat.

1787 December 14, letter, Jesse Lukens, Worcester, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Jesse Lukens writes to thank his grandfather for a favor and to request money for a small purchase.

1787 December 24, letter, Eliza Wallis, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Eliza Wallis reports that she returned safely home and that the family is well.

1788 June 24, letter, John Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). John Lukens of York pens words of gratitude to his grandfather, John Lukens of Philadelphia, and introduces his friend and benefactor, Colonel Hartley.

1788 September 19, letter, John Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). John Lukens of York, questions his grandfather's long silence, advises his grandfather that the bearer of the letter, Mr. Forsyth, has also been offended, and requests "stuff for breeches and jackets."

1789 February 2, letter, Jesse Lukens to John Lukens (1 item). Jesse Lukens reports on the results of a recent council vote and requests that his grandfather provide funds to his aunt for the purchase of velvet for Jesse's use.

1789 April 13, letter, John Lukens, York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). John Lukens of York acknowledges receipt of a package and introduces Thomas Fisher, Esquire, to his grandfather John Lukens of Philadelphia.

Letter, Abraham Fredell, New York, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Abraham Fredell writes to his uncle regarding various land and business matters.

Letter, Gaynor Keene, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Gaynor Keene thanks her parents for their letter and their support and expresses her desire to see her them.

Letter, Eliza Wallis, Sunbury, to John Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Eliza Wallis inquires about her mother's health, gives news of her little daughter, and expresses her desire to see her parents and sister.

Letter, John Lukens to John Lukens, Esquire, Philadelphia (1 item). John Lukens requests a deposition from his grandfather regarding a land dispute involving John Finley.

Letter, Eliza Wallis, Sunbury to John and Sarah Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Eliza Wallis expresses her concern regarding a rumor about her father's office. Dated January 29.

box 4

Receipts and Promissory Notes, 1765-1788 & undated (folder 35)

1765 January 8, account, John Lukens to Lawrence Rice (1 item). An account of boards, hinges, latch, nails, and labor purchased by John Lukens.

1765 April 19, account, John Lukens to Lawrence Rice (1 item). An account of items purchased by John Lukens from Lawrence Rice.

1766 August 4, promissory note, Jno. Lukens to Capt. William Patterson (1 item). Note assigned to Wm. Maclay on verso. Paid in full March 9, 1767.

1767 August 3, promissory note, Jno. Lukens to Daniel Longstreth (1 item). John Lukens' signature is cutout.

1768 May 26, receipt, Conrad Seklemmer(sp) to John Lukens (1 item).

1768 July 28, account, Mary Lincon to John Lukens (1 item). An account of monies owed by John Lukens for "2 quarter Skooling" and "one quarter Skooling." Payment in full noted on verso.

1769 July 29, promissory note, John Lukens to Francis Richardson (1 item). John Lukens' signature is cut out.

1774 January 7, receipt, Hoombe to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of the American Philosophical Society's annual dues.

1773 July 8 - 1774 June 23, account, John Lukens to Henry Welfling (1 item). An account of monies owed by John Lukens to Henry Welfling for shoes. Payment in full noted on verso.

1774 September 26, receipt, Sam'l Powel to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment to Sam'l Powel by John Lukens for carpentry work.

1776 April 15 - May 11, account, Thomond Ball to John Lukens (1 item). An account of monies owed by John Lukens to Thomond Ball for sundries.

1783 November 15, promissory note, Jno. Lukens to Michael Gunkel (1 item).

1783 November 15, bond, [John Lukens] to Baltis Kratzer (1 item). An account of John Lukens payment of a 30 pound bond due Baltis Kratzer. The balance of the bond was paid by a promissory note to Kunkle date November 15, 1783.

1784 December 6, receipt, Fras. Hopkinson to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of outstanding dues owed the Philosophical Society by John Lukens.

1785 January 15, receipt, Fras. Hopkinson to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of the Philosophical Society's annual dues.

1785 January 17, receipt, Wm. Watkins to "Mr. Lokins" (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment for carpentry work performed by Wm Watkins and Jacob Woodward.

1785 July 30, receipt, Richard Freeman to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment by John Lukens for "12 weeks & 3 days servitude."

1786 May 25 - July 31, receipts, Richard Freeman to John Lukens (6 items). Receipts acknowledging payment of wages.

1787 December 8, account (1 item). An account of bills owed by an unspecified individual as of December 8, 1787.

1788 June 6, account (1 item). An account of debts owed by an unspecified individual.

Account, John Lukins to Benj. Davis (1 item). An undated account of monies owed to Benj. Davis for various services. Payment noted on verso.

Miscellaneous Personal Papers, 1765-1779 (folder 36)

1765 October 11, ticket, John Lukens (1 item). Ticket no. 95, John Lukens, Esq., from the Fort St. David Fishing Company or Club, which reads "The election of Fort St. David's will be held on the 11th day of October, 1765." The seal reads "Fort St. Davids Skuylkill Falls Fishery."

1766 October 10, ticket, John Lukens (1 item). Ticket no. 95, John Lukens, Esq., from the Fort St. David Social Club, which reads "The election of Fort St. David's will be held on the 10th day of October, 1766." The seal reads "Fort St. Davids Skuylkill Falls Fishery."

1777 September 24, list (2 items). Titled "A List of Sundry Papers Put in the Small Hair Trunk," the list mentions numerous patents, deeds, and other land records. Document in two pieces.

1779, tax assessment, [John Lukens] (1 item). A printed tax form completed for the purpose of raising $5,700,000 [for the war]. The taxable articles listed were one bound female servant above the age of 14, one cow, and a few pounds of ready money. A notation reads: "A poor surveyor out of business." The names "Jacob Barge, Adam Zantzinger" noted on verso.

1779 December 6, account, J.L. [John Lukens] to Jacob Barge and Zanzinger (1 item). An account of John Lukens' taxable property. Listed are items found on the printed tax form and real estate owned with descriptions.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
B. Personal Papers of John and Jesse Lukens, 1742-1789 & undated

PERSONAL PAPERS OF JESSE LUKENS, 1766-1789 & undated. (3 folders)

box 4

Legal Papers, Receipts and Personal Accounts, 1766-1776 & undated (folder 37)

1766 August 1, agreement, John Kidd and Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). John Kidd and Jesse Lukens agree to be copartners in "taking up" lands, sharing expenses and profits equally. The deeds and patents are to be in the name of John Kidd.

1769 January 20, deed poll, John Murray, Philadelphia County, to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). A deed transferring John Murray's rights to 50 acres in Northampton County (Application No. 1063) to Jesse Lukens. "Not returned" noted on verso.

1770 January 26, deed poll, Thomas Palmer, Philadelphia County, to Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). A deed transferring Thomas Palmer's rights to 100 acres "12 miles up Shamokin Creek" (Application No. 1487) to Jesse Lukens. "Not returned" noted on verso.

1772 July 10, agreement, Robert Martin and Jesse Lukens (1 item). A agreement between Robert Martin and Jesse Lukens for the building of a "square log house" for Jesse Lukens on lot no. 2 in the Town of Sunbury. The agreement includes building specifications.

1772 July 17, receipt, Samuel Pleasants to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment for cloth. Signed for Samuel Pleasants by Mr. Jennings.

1772 March 26 - October 6, account, Jesse Lukens to Jno. Martin (1 item). An account of monies owed Jno. Martin for tailoring work.

1773, receipt, Jesse Lukens, Northumberland County (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of taxes for "a single man for the year 1773" in Augusta Township, Northumberland County.

1773 March 16, agreement, Jesse Lukens and Robt. Crosdale (1 item). Robt. Crosdale and Jesse Lukens agree to be copartners in taking up 900 acres of lands "situate[d] in the White Deer Hole Valley" in Northumberland County. Jesse Lukens agrees to perform the surveys and pay for the deeds of conveyance, while Robt. Crosdale is to pay the survey and patent fees. Noted on verso is that Reuben Haines' part was given to Robert Crosdale. Parchment.

1774 April 26, account, Jesse Lukens to Sheaff & Sickel (1 item). An account of monies owed to Sheaff & Sickel for alcohol purchased April 10, 1773 and April 26, 1774.

1774 June 2, deed poll, Jesse Lukens to Evan Owens and James McNeal, Northumberland County (1 item). A deed transferring Jesse Lukens right to 300 acres of land "on Roaring Creek otherwise called Papomatung Creek" in Northumberland County to Evan Owens and James McNeal. The application was entered on April 7, 1769 under the name of Nicholas Austin. The deed is unsigned.

1775 June 2, account, Jesse Lukens to Michael Troy (1 item). An account of monies paid and owed to Michael Troy for various items and services provided to Jesse Lukens from 1774 to June 2, 1775.

1775 July 21, inventory, Jesse Lukens (1 item). An inventory of lands owned by Jesse Lukens. Each entry gives the acreage, location, valuation, and a brief description of the tract.

1775 July 25, agreement, Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia, and John Philip de Haas, Lancaster County (1 item). Jesse Lukens agrees to patent and sell John Philip de Haas four contiguous tracts of land situated "on both sides of Bald Eagle Creek" in Northumberland County totaling approximately 1,000 acres in exchange for 500 pounds, paid in installments.

1775 July 27, letter of attorney, Jesse Lukens, Northumberland County (1 item). A letter of attorney granting John Lukens, Jesse's father, the right to act in the name of Jesse Lukens on all matters, "I [Jesse Lukens] myself might do if personally present."

1775 November 23, receipt, Patrick McCord to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment to Patrick McCord for work on the "lot on the River Bank."

1775 July 5, deed, Casper Weitzel, Sunbury, to Jesse Lukens, Sunbury (1 item). A deed for "Out Lot No. 27" near the town of Sunbury entered in Northumberland Deed Book A, page 611 on May 11, 1776. "Supposed of no Value" noted on the verso.

Receipt, Tobias Rudolph to "Jessy Lukins" (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment to Tobias Rudolph for horses hired in the months of January, February, and March.

Account, Jesse Lukens to Mich'l Troy (1 item). An account of monies owed Mich'l Troy for patenting Lot no. 71 in Sunbury.

Notes (1 item). A small booklet with entries primarily about debts paid and owed. Other notes include: a method for keeping flies away from fruits and a reminder to ask Wm Maclay about Sebastian Graff's order No. 1488.

Land Company Papers, 1769-1773 & undated (folder 38)

1769, agreement, Jesse Lukens and Benjamin Austin (1 item). Benjamin Austin agrees to convey unto Jesse Lukens "the equal undivided fourth part" of land taken up in the "Late Purchase made of the Indians at Fort Stanwix in 1768" per a May 6, 1769 agreement between Col. Ashur Clayton, Jesse Lukens, Benjamin Austin and John Clark. Unsigned.

1769 April 3, account, Jesse Lukens, Col. Clayton and Benjamin Austin Land Company (1 item). An account of expenses paid and owed by each member of the Land Company.

1769 May 6, agreement, Colonel Asher Clayton, Jesse Lukens, Benjamin Austin, and John Clark, Philadelphia (1 item). An agreement between Colonel Asher Clayton, Jesse Lukens, Benjamin Austin, and John Clark to take up and equally divide several tracts in the New Purchase. A list of the company's applications is noted on the reverse side.

1769 May 20, account (1 item). An account of expenses addressed to "Clayton & Lukins."

1772, March 15, agreement, Asher Clayton, Jesse Lukens, and Benjamin Austin (1 item). An agreement signed by Asher Clayton, Jesse Lukens, and Benjamin Austin assigning responsibility for three tracts of land.

List, Col. Asher Clayton and Jesse Lukens (1 item). A list of individuals whose lands were assigned to Col. Clayton and Jesse Lukens by the "article of the 15th March 1772."

1772 June 4, account, Col. Asher Clayton to Jesse Lukens (1 item). A private account of monies owed Jesse Lukens by Col. Asher Clayton.

1772 August 14, deed poll, Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia to Benjamin Austin, Philadelphia County (1 item). A deed for a "third part" of a 135 acre tract of land recorded in Patent Book AA, Vol. 11, page 72.

1772 August 22, promissory note, Benjamin Austin to Jesse Lukens (1 item). Benjamin Austin promises to pay Jesse Lukens ten pounds, seventeen shillings, and a half penny "on or before the first Day of October next."

1772 August 8, account, Jesse Lukens, Col. Clayton and Benjamin Austin (1 item). An account prepared by Jesse Lukens of expenses paid and owed by each member of the Land Company as of April 7, 1769. "Settle in March 1773" noted on verso.

1773 March 5, account, Benjamin Austin and Jesse Lukens (1 item). An account of monies owed to Jesse Lukens by Benjamin Austin as of August 8, 1772. Noted on verso is Benjamin Austin's surrender of the "third part" of "Arthur Thomas'" 135 acres to settle the account. The property was originally deeded to Benjamin Austin by Jesse Lukens.

Account, Benjamin Austin, Col. Clayton and Jesse Lukens (1 item). An undated account of expenses paid and owed by each member of the Land Company. "Void" noted on verso.

Account, Benjamin Austin to Jesse Lukens (1 item). An undated private account of monies owed Jesse Lukens by Benjamin Austin.

Account, Benjamin Austin to Col. Clayton (1 item). An undated account of monies owed for cash advanced in the Land Company.

Receipts and Accounts of Jesse Lukens's Estate, 1775-1789 (folder 39)

Account, Jesse Luken Estate (1 item). An undated account of monies owed to John Harris by the estate of Jesse Lucans [sic] for items purchased in 1775.

Account and receipt, Abraham Tredell to John Lukens, administrator (1 item). An undated account of monies owed Abraham Tredell by Jesse Lukens for surveys and cash lent in 1774 and 1776. Payment of the debt was made by John Lukens, administrator of the estate of Jesse Lukens.

1776 January 23, receipt, John Maclay to William Maclay (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment for Jesse Lukens' coffin.

1776 February 13, cover sheet (1 item). A blank document titled "Letters Testamentary to John and Charles Lukens on Jesse Lukens Estate 13th Feb'y 1776." Three semi-legible expenses are noted in pencil.

1776 March 30, receipt, David Kennedy to administrators of Jesse Lukens Estate (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of fees due David Kennedy for patents and warrants on lots 71, 34, 208, 209, 127, and 130.

Note (1 item). An unsigned, undated note referring to monies given to William Sims and an individual named Vaughan.

1776 February 8, receipt (1 item). An unsigned fragment noting money paid with calculations on the verso (1 item).

1776 April 23, receipt, John Chatam to John Lukens, administrator (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment in full for "6 new shoes and 2 removes" purchased by Jessy Lucans [sic] in Northumberland on November 20, 1775.

1776, April 24, receipt, Charles Gorman to John Lukens, administrator (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment to Charles Gorman for work performed for Jess Lukins.

1776, April 24, receipt, John Black to John Lukens, administrator (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment in full for "lagens" purchased by Jesse Luckings [sic] on December 12, 1775.

1776 May 27, account, Jessee [sic] Lukens to John Martin (1 item). An account of monies paid and owed to John Martin for tailoring work performed from March 14, 1774 to July 29, 1775. Receipt of payment in full by John Lukens, administrator, is noted on verso.

1775 November 17, bond, Jesse Lukens, Philadelphia and Caspar Weitzell, Sunbury, to Samuel Miles and William Wister, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding Jesse Lukens and Caspar Weitzell to repay "seventeen pounds five shillings & six pence" to Samuel Miles and William Wister. Payment of the bond by John Lukens, administrator of the estate of Jesse Lukens, on October 8, 1776 is noted on verso.

1775 May 13, bond and warrant, Jesse Lukens and Reuben Haines to John Reynolds and Joseph Paschall, Philadelphia (1 item). A bond bounding Jesse Lukens and Reuben Haines to repay 100 pounds to John Reynolds and Joseph Paschall. The warrant authorizes Phineas Bond or "any other attorney of said court" to represent Jesse Lukens and Reuben Haines in any suit brought by the holder of the bond in the Court of Common Pleas. Assignment of the bond to Abraham Shoemaker and John Reynolds is noted. Payment of the bond by John Lukens, administrator of Jesse Lukens' estate, on August 9, 1784 is noted on verso.

1789 May 9, receipt, John Philip de Haas to John Lukens, administrator (1 item). Receipt acknowledging the receipt of three patents to "Eleanor Dehaas and John Philip Dehaas ex'rs of the estate of John Philip Dehaas, Esq'r" in pursuance of an article of agreement between Jesse Lukens and John Philip Dehaas dated July 25, 1775.

1790, June, account, Executors of John Philip Dehaas' Estate to John Lukens, administrator of Jesse Lukens Estate (1 item). A copy of the account furnished by John Philip Dehaas dated May 1789 of monies paid and still owed the estate of John Philip Dehaas by the estate of Jesse Lukens. "Settled" is written in pencil on verso.

{series #489m.13}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
C. David Lenox Papers, 1793-1826 & undated

U.S. MARSHAL PAPERS, 1793-1796 & undated. (1 folder & 1 oversized item)

box 4

Papers, 1793-1796 & undated (folder 40)

1793 December 3, deed poll, George Kitts to Edward Bartholomew and James Craig, Northumberland County (1 item). A deed transferring George Kitts' rights to land situated "on a run supposed to empty into Harveys Creek on Warrant 1st July 1784 in the County of Northumberland" to Edward Bartholomew and James Craig.

1794 March 15, bail bond, Joseph Donaldson, Junior and Joseph Donaldson, Senior, Philadelphia, to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). A bond bounding Joseph Donaldson, junior and senior, to appear before the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States in Philadelphia to face charges of trespass, entered by Daniel Crommelin & Sons, or pay 8,000 dollars.

1794 April, jury list (1 item). A special jury list, arranged alphabetically by juror's surname, for the April session of the Circuit Court. A list of cases is written on the verso.

1794 April 4, bail bond, Isaac Wharton, Philadelphia, to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). A bond bounding Isaac Wharton to appear "before the Judges of the Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Pennsylvania in their Court of Equity" in Philadelphia to face charges of contempt of court and other matters or pay 1,600 dollars.

1794 May 19, act of Congress (1 item). A copy of the "Act further to authorize the Adjournment of Circuit Courts" approved by the United State Congress May 19, 1794. The act allows for the adjournment of the circuit court to the next stated term when no justices of the Supreme Court are present for the commencement of the current session.

1794 July 31, "Pittsburg Resolves," resolutions regarding response of Allegheny County to "this delicate Crisis" (Whiskey Rebellion) (1 oversized item). Published in Pennsylvania Archives, Second Series, Volume 4, pp. 79-81.

1794 September 2, order, Richard Peters, Judge of the Pennsylvania District, to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). An order instructing the Marshall of the Pennsylvania District to release four imprisoned Portuguese subjects.

1794 September 8, letter, Jasper Moylan to David Lenox, Esquire (1 item). Jasper Moylan requests to be considered security for the vessel "Senor Jesuz da boa Centenca" until the case is settled in the court of admiralty.

1794 December 12, warrant, Richard Peters to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). A warrant for the arrest of James Brown alias Sadler, Henry Cuzzins, and Thomas Hill for the "crime of piracy for making a Revolt on Board the Ship Harmony."

1794 December 23, letter, David Lenox (1 item). A copy of a letter written by David Lenox to an unspecified individual about the rules to be observed regarding the admittance of prisoners' visitors.

1795 February 13, letter, E. Randolph to Major Lenox (1 item). E. Randolph presents his compliments to Major Lenox and requests him to call on the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Wolcot, any time before 4 pm at the Secretary's house.

1795 February 23, order, Richard Peters, Judge of the Pennsylvania District, to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). An order instructing David Lenox to release George Weisguiber of Bedford County on recognizance.

1795 February 28, order, Richard Peters, Judge of the Pennsylvania District, to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). An order instructing David Lenox to release George Lucas of Bedford County on recognizance.

1795 March 2, order, Richard Peters, Judge of the Pennsylvania District, to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). An order instructing David Lenox to release John Crisswell "on the term of his recognizance."

1795 March 4, bail bond, James Swan and John Vaughan, Philadelphia to David Lenox, U.S. Marshall (1 item). A bond bounding James Swan and John Vaughan to appear before the Justices of the Circuit Court at Philadelphia to face charges of trespass, entered by Emanuel Elam, or pay 40,000 dollars.

1795 March 7, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to General Douglas, Uniontown (1 item). David Lenox requests assistance to be given the bearer of the letter, Mr. George Weed, in the selection of proper jurors for the April session of the Circuit Court.

1795 March 7, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Thomas Scott, Esq., Washington (1 item). David Lenox requests assistance to be given the bearer of the letter, Mr. George Weed, in the selection of proper jurors for the April session of the Circuit Court.

1795 March 9, subpoena, Richard Peters, Philadelphia, to Felix Imbert, Philadelphia (1 item). Felix Imbert is commanded to appear before Richard Peters, judge of the District Court, to "matters& things" concerning the schooner Rose.

1795 March 31, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Mr. Dandridge. (1 item). Lenox requests that Mr. Dandridge deliver the enclosed letter (not included) to the President.

1795 March 30, letter, John Coyle to David Lenox. (2 items). John Coyle expresses his inability to finish the "business" due to Mrs. Coyle's severe illness. The April session Grand and Petit jury list for the city of Philadelphia and Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia Counties is included.

1795 April 2, letter, Oliver Wolcott Jr., Secretary of the Treasury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Wolcott requests an account of the expenses incurred by Lenox during his recent tour of the western counties of Pennsylvania.

1795 April 11, list (1 item). A list of persons "who are committed or bound by recognizance or otherwise to appear for trial at the Circuit Court on April 11, 1795."

1795 April 12, note, David Lenox (1 item). Lenox notes the location of books evidencing monies owed by an individual and why he chose not to be the collector of the debt.

1795 April 13, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1 item). Copy of a letter giving Lenox's rationale for requesting five dollars per diem payment for his tour of the western counties of Pennsylvania.

1795 April 13, account, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1 item). An account of expenses incurred, with corrections, during Lenox's tour of the western counties of Pennsylvania.

1795 April 13, account, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Oliver Wolcott, Jr. (1 item). An account of expenses incurred during Lenox's tour of the western counties of Pennsylvania delivered to the Secretary of the Treasury.

1796 June 3, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to George Washington, President of the United States (1 item). Lenox writes to suggest that Benjamin Parkinson, an insurgent in the Whiskey Rebellion, be pardoned. Lenox attests that Parkinson's intervention saved Lenox's life.

Oath, D. L. [David Lenox] (1 item). Unsigned, undated oath of office for the position of Comptroller of the United States Treasury.

List (1 item). An undated list of individuals and counties.

Inquisition of Real Estate (1 item). An undated inquisition form with notations.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
C. David Lenox Papers, 1793-1826 & undated

BANK CORRESPONDENCE AND RELATED PAPERS, 1810-1826 & undated. (2 folders)

box 4

1810-1812 (folder 41)

1810 February 1, letter, Horace Binney and P. Hollingsworth, Washington, to David Lenox, President of the Bank of the United States (1 item). Refers to an enclosed note (not included) from Colonel Taylor recommending a Mr. James Sanderson of Alexandria as branch director of the Bank of the United States.

1811 January 25, letter, Moses Myers, Norfolk, to David Lenox, Philadelphia. (1 item). Myers recommends a change to the board of directors and provides names of possible directors.

1811 February 19, letter, Pachall Hollingsworth, Washington, to David Lenox, President of the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia (1 item). Hollingsworth reports on discussions regarding the upcoming vote on reincorporating the Bank.

1811 February 26, letter, H. Binney, Washington, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Binney reports on the ongoing House discussions regarding the Bank. He also reports on this morning's hearing before the Committee of the Senate, identifying those persons for and against the Bank.

1811 May 3, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Governeur Morris, Morrisania (1 item).Lenox discusses the application made to the New York State Legislature for the chartering of the Bank of the United States and why the bank was unsuccessful. He expresses hope of obtaining a charter from the State at the next session if the Board decides not to close the bank.

1811 June 13, letter, Wm Maitland, Liverpool, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Maitland expresses his distaste for the "villainous authors of the destruction of the Bank of the United States" and thanks Lenox for the proceedings of the Bank stockholders. He goes on to discuss business with the "Provost."

1811 August 14, letter, Wm Maitland, Liverpool, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Maitland is pleased that Lenox may consider moving back to England and pens, "the state secrets brought to light by your friend Mr. Smith cannot fail I think to increase your disgust at the Government of your adopted country." Maitland suggests that with Lenox's advice Maitland might be interested in investing as a shareholder in the Bank.

1811 November 22, receipt, Biddle and Wharton to David Lenox (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of monies owed.

1811 December 7, memorial, Trustees of the late Bank of the United States, David Lenox, President, to the Senate and House of Representative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1 item). A published memorial to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania stating the reasons the Bank should be granted a charter of incorporation in the state of Pennsylvania.

1812 March 7, statement of facts, Cornelius Ray, David Clarkson, Charles Ludlow, William Codman, Thomas Buchanan, David Gelston, Robert Lenox, New York, to Members of the Legislature of the State of New York (1 item). A published statement refuting the charges by Henry Post, Jr. and George Newbold that the majority of the New York City agents of the Bank have refused to join in an application for a charter and that some Trustees are not acting in good faith.

1812 March 30, letter, Robert Lenox, New York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). This letter includes extracts of letters from Thomas Murdoch, Esquire, dated 4 January 1812, 29 January 1812, and 12 February 1812, regarding his proposed purchase of Bank stock. Robert Lenox reports that Murdoch did not follow through on the purchase and discusses the upcoming legislative decision on the fate of the Bank.

1812 June 3, letter, John Taylor, Washington, to David Lenox (1 item). Taylor confidentially relays his sense of gloom regarding the possibility of war.

1812 July 7, letter, Moses Myers, Norfolk, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Mr. Myers discusses bank business and his pending trip north to Baltimore.

1812 July 8, letter, Moses Myers, Norfolk, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Mr. Myers provides instructions for the handling of 10,000 dollars at the Bank of Pennsylvania.

1812 July 8, draft, Moses Myers, Norfolk, to Thomas Williamson, via David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). An order to pay 5,000 dollars to Thomas Williamson.

1812 August 18, letter, John Kemp, New York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Kemp requests a transfer of stock and payment of dividends.

1812 August 29, letter, John Kemp, New York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Kemp acknowledges receipt of United States Bank stock dividend.

1812 November 24, letter, John Swan, to David Lenox (1 item). Swan requests stock dividend.

1812 November 30, letter, John Swan, Baltimore, to David Lenox (1 item). Swan acknowledges receipt of dividend and mentions the pending foreclosure of "T. Peters" house and land.

1813-1826 & undated (folder 42)

1813 April 3, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Robert Maitland (1 item). Lenox reports that, at Maitland's request, an offer to loan the government 30,000 dollars at eight percent has been recorded with Mr. Parish. Lenox also reports that he is holding, pending instructions from Maitland, a dividend on Maitland's shares in the late Bank of the United States.

1813 April 10, letter, David Parish, Philadelphia, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (2 item). Parish encloses a copy of Albert Gallatin's April 7, 1813 letter, which includes the terms of agreement for part of the sixteen million dollar loan to the United States, and reminds Lenox of his 30,000 interest to be paid into Mr. Stephen Girard's Bank "in the manner prescribed in the enclosed letter."

1813 April 10, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to David Parrish. (1 item). Lenox acknowledges receipt of Parish's April 10 letter, including the terms of agreement for part of the sixteen million dollar loan.

1813 April 16, letter, Robert Maitland, Norfolk, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Maitland thanks Lenox and accepts the terms of the 30,000 dollar subscription to the loan. He tells Lenox how he will pay the installments and under whose name the stock should be vested.

1813 April 20, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to David Parish. (1 item). Lenox reports Robert Maitland's acceptance of the subscription and encloses the April 16, 1813 letter.

1813 April 20, letter, David Parish, Philadelphia, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Parish acknowledges Maitland's confirmation of the subscription to the loan and returns the letter from Maitland.

1814 November 5, letter, Major Alexander Garden, Charleston, South Carolina, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Garden asks Lenox for "indulgence" in settling his debt to the late Bank of the United States.

1814 November 22, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Alexander Garden, Charleston, South Carolina (1 item). Lenox's response to Major Alexander Garden's letter of November 5, 1814.

1816 October 10, letter, David Parish, Antwerp, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Letter of introduction of Charles Parish, David Parish's brother.

1816 December 6, letter, Timothy Pickering, City of Washington, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Pickering inquires regarding payment of dividends for certificates in his possession.

1818 February 7, letter, Anonymous, to David Lenox (1 item). Anonymous warning regarding the upcoming election at the Philadelphia Bank.

1818 February 26, letter, James Davidson, Washington, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Davidson provides an accounting of unclaimed dividends owed to David Lenox.

1818 May 21, letter, James Davidson, Washington, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Davidson concerning the disposition of some unclaimed stock dividends.

1818 May 26, letter, James Davidson, Washington, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Davidson encloses a draft for 44 dollars for unclaimed dividends and tells Lenox that a "special power" is needed to release unclaimed dividends in trust.

1823 May 9, extract, J. Roberts (1 item). An extract from the minutes of the Trustees of the late Bank of the United States wishing the President [David Lenox] a prosperous trip abroad and safe return.

1826 June 1, receipt, Mark Prager, Philadelphia, to Mahlon Hutchinson (1 item). Receipt acknowledging the sale of stock and payment of commission on a transfer of shares of a sixteen million dollar loan from the account of David Lenox, executor of Joseph Prowell to Mahlon Hutchinson.

Letter, David Lenox to unknown recipient. (1 item). In an undated letter, Lenox apologizes to an unspecified individual and a Mrs. Morris for any offence in the arrangements for the evening.

Letter, "An Independent Stockholder" to Stockholders of the Philadelphia Bank (1 item). An undated letter signed "An Independent Stockholder," possibly Lenox, warning other stockholders of the Philadelphia Bank about possible "underhand dealings" on the eve of the elections.

Letter, unknown author to David Lenox (1 item). An undated letter requesting Lenox to reconsider or postpone his proposed resignation.

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accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
D. Papers of the Estate of John Lukens, 1789-1900 & undated

COPIES OF JOHN LUKENS'S WILLS AND A RELATED LEGAL OPINION, 1789, 1810, 1842 & undated. (1 folder)

box 4

1789, 1810, 1842 & undated (folder 43)

{series #489m.16}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
D. Papers of the Estate of John Lukens, 1789-1900 & undated

VENDUE LISTS, 1790. (1 folder)

box 4

1790 (folder 44)

{series #489m.17}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
D. Papers of the Estate of John Lukens, 1789-1900 & undated

ESTATE SETTLEMENT ACCOUNTS AND PAPERS, 1818, 1821, 1845, 1856 & undated. (1 folder)

box 4

1818, 1821, 1845, 1856 & undated (folder 45)

{series #489m.18}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
D. Papers of the Estate of John Lukens, 1789-1900 & undated

RECEIPTS, BANK NOTES AND WRAPPERS, 1789-1837 & undated. (1 folder)

box 4

1789-1837 & undated (folder 46)

{series #489m.19}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
D. Papers of the Estate of John Lukens, 1789-1900 & undated

ACCOUNT BOOK FOR LUKENS ESTATE, 1789-1833. (1 volume)

box 5

Account Book, 1789-1833 (folder 47)

{series #489m.20}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
D. Papers of the Estate of John Lukens, 1789-1900 & undated

CORRESPONDENCE, 1790-1900 & undated. (49 folders)

box 5

1790-1795 (folder 48)

1790 April 5, certified copy of Orphans Court entry, Charles Lukens estate, Allegheny County (1 item). "Ann Lukens Minor Daughter of Charles Lukens Deceased, being above the Age of fourteen years, came into court and chose John Wilkins junior Esquire as her Guardian . . . ."

1790 April 24, letter, Geo. Lukens to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1790 May 18, letter, Geo. Lukens to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1791 July 28, draft, Geo. Lukens to David Lenox (1 item).

1792 April 12, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia to Colonel Cannon (1 item). Lenox lists the lands in the neighborhood of an unspecified individual, which the estate of "Mr. Lukens is interested."

1793 June 24, receipt, Ann Lukens to David Lenox (1 item).

1793 July 19, letter, Ann Lukens, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1793 July 19, letter, David Lenox to Ann Lukens, Philadelphia (1 item). Lenox tells Ann Lukens that he is sending her three bank notes for 120 dollars and that after "receipt of this money you [Ann Lukens] will drop your correspondence with me for I [David Lenox] will not be troubled with the impertinence of ever a foolish girl." On the verso is Peter Baynton certifies the delivering of the bank notes to the post office.

1793 July 27, receipt, Ann Lukens, Troy Farm (1 item). Receipt claiming Ann Lukens had received 120 dollars from the executor of the Lukens Estate, David Lenox.

1794 January 3, receipt, J. Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Receipt listing money owed to a John Greer out of the Lukens Estate.

1794 January 5, draft, Ann Lukens, Troy, to David Lenox (1 item). Short note asking that payment be made to James Brison by the executor David Lenox.

1794 January 27, account, J. Lukens to Michael Graybill (1 item). Receipt listing money owed to Michael Graybill by J. Lukens for services rendered.

1794 April 9, letter, Ann Lukens, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1794 April 30, receipt, Edith and Edmund Barns, Montgomery (1 item). Receipt stating that payment had been made to Edith & Edmund Barns from the Lukens Estate by the executor David Lenox.

1794 May 12, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1794 May 24, receipt, George Woods (1 item). Receipt from George Woods claiming acquisition of papers from the Lukens Estate from executor David Lenox.

1794 August 5, receipt, Michael Graybill to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment to Michael Graybill for services rendered John Lukens.

1794 November 13, letter, Ann Lukens, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1794 December 17, letter, James Hall, Yorktown, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1794 December 17, draft, James Hall, Yorktown, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 February 2, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 April 1, letter, John Clark, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Clark writes Lenox concerning a list of "Johnny Lukens'" creditors and a letter received from John Lukens expressing his distress in jail.

1795 May 6, account, J. Lukens (1 item). An account of monies owed to Michael Graybill for services rendered.

1795 May 7, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 May 11, memorandum (1 item). An "old memorandum which may be of use", which lists monies owed and paid for taxes, bonds, and lands.

1795 May 19, receipt, John Greer to John Lukens (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment by John Lukens.

1795 June 11, letter, John Dowell, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 June 16, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 June 30, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Dr. McDowell (1 item).

1795 July 2, letter, Richard Stockton, Princeton, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 September 8, draft, J. Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). An order for David Lenox to pay John Greer.

1795 October 4, letter, Ann Lukens, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 October 15, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1795 November 16, letter, John Lukens, York, PA, to David Lenox, Philadelphia, PA (1 item).

1795 December 18, note, John Lukens, York to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Short note asking David Lenox to pay Rose Bradley and Godfrey Lenhart on his account.

1795 December 26, letter, unknown author, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1796-1798, 1803-1804 (folder 49)

1796 March 31, note, Edmund Barns (1 item). Denotes the borrowing of 400 pounds from David Lenox.

1796 April 12, letter, Ann Lukens, Troy Farm, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1796 April14, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Board of Property (1 item).

1796 April 23, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1796 July 12, letter, John Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1796 November 23, letter and draft, Jno. Greer, Yorktown, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (2 items). Greer writes concerning a draft payable to him by John Lukens. The draft is included with the letter.

1796 January 5, letter, J. Lukens, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 items). Lukens informs Lenox of an account he wishes paid.

1797 March 23, letter, J. Lukens, Greenesburgh [sic], to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). Lukens writes of his examination of "commission books" for tracts of land in the names of Jacob Paul and Joshua Knight, and of his delay in visiting William Niel (or Nill).

1797 April 13, receipt, Fred Wolbert, Collector, to Valentine Burrman (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of county road, poor, and health tax on John Lukens' ground rent for 1796 by Valentine Burrman.

1798 February 10, letter, Jesse Lukins, Greensville, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (2 item).

1803 February 10, letter, Thomas Smith to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1803 February 12, receipt, Edmund Barns to David Lenox (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of 40 dollars.

1803 March 8, receipt, Edmund Barns to David Lenox (1 item). Edmund Barns acknowledges receipt of 30 dollars "for the purpose of paying debts incurred at my [Edmund Barns] wife's funeral."

1803 March 10, letter, John Forsyth, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1803 April 7, letter, Daniel Smith, Milton, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1803 June 9, letter, John Forsyth, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1803 July 9, letter and receipt, Lord Butler, Wilkes Barre, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (2 items).

1803 August 2, letter, John Forsyth, York, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1804 January 14, letter, John Cadwallader, Huntingdon, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1804 April, account (1 item). An account of rent receipts.

1804 April 7, draft, John Forsyth, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item). An order directing David Lenox to pay John Cook.

1804 June 2, memorandum (1 item). The memorandum notes the line of possession of tract of land held by a Daniel Hauffman.

1804 November 7, letter, John Dunlop, Bellefonte, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1804 November 12, letter, James Dunlop, Bellefonte, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1805-1809 (folder 50)

1805 January 7, account receipt, Daniel Smith (1 item).

1805 April 23, letter, Charles Huston, Williamsport, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1805 June 3, letter, John Dunlop, Bellefonte, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1805 November 26, bond of warrant, Andrew Glen, Centre County, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1806 March 8, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to George Armstrong, Greensburgh (1 item).

1806 May 27, letter, Charles Huston to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1806 December 17, bond of warrant of attorney, Edmund Barnes to Jesse Lukens (1 item).

1807 May 1, letter to executors, Alex Graydon, Harrisburg, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1807 January 18, letter, Ann Armstrong, Greensburgh, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1807 February 17, letter, Thomas Collins to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1807 March 12, receipt for taxes, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Richard Truman (1 item).

1807 April 16, receipt of Fred Beates (1 item).

1807 June 15, letter, George Woods, Bedford, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1807 August 4, account, Thomas Smith vs. Estates of John Lukens and John Little (1 item). An account of monies owed by the estate of John Lukens and John Little.

1808 April 8, estate receipt, David Lenox (1 item).

1809 January 2, letter, George Armstrong, Greensburg, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1809 January 2, copy of letter, Philadelphia (1 item).

1809 August 1, letter, Andrew Ellicott, Lancaster, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1809 August 12, copy of letter, George Armstrong, Philadelphia (1 item).

1810-1812 (folder 51)

1810 May 3, letter, Enoch Smith, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1810 May 8, letter, George Armstrong, Greensburgh, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1810 June 7, letter, General Jno.Wilkins to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1810 October, 24, calculations (1 item). Calculation of the remaining amount due the heirs of Lukens estate.

1810 October, 24, list, Samuel McCurdy (1 item). A list of papers delivered to Samuel McCurdy.

1811 February 5, receipt, James McLain, Indiana (1 item).

1811 April 8, power of attorney, George Armstrong and Ann Armstrong (nee Lukens), Westmoreland County, to John Wilkins (1 item).

1811 May 1, statement, General John Wilkins and George Armstrong and wife (1 item). Copy of the statement delivered to General John Wilkins and George Armstrong and wife concerning the balance of John Lukens' estate.

1811 July 10, draft, Seneca Lukens, Horsham, to David Lenox (1 item).

1811 July 29, letter, David Lenox to Judge Young (1 item).

1812 March 27, letter, Enoch Smith, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1812 May 22, letter, survey, and patent, Enoch Smith, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (4 item). Smith requests "the necessary papers" from Lenox for the case against "Baldy and Weiser." Lenox notes on verso, "answer within which accompanied sundry papers respecting Cowens Landing & Lot N14 in the town of Sunbury." Certified copies of the survey and patent for the 135 acre "Cowens Landing" [application no. 1885], accompany Smith's letter.

1812 August 14, survey, Arthur Thomas, Northumberland County (1 item). A survey showing the overlap of surveys of lands of Arthur Thomas, Arthur Aughmutz, and Conrad Wiser. (see Enoch Smith letter dated May 22, 1812)

1812 September 24, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Thomas Duncan, Carlisle (1 item). Lenox expresses some concern about an objection raised during the "trial at Bedford" concerning a prior Lukens' will. He goes on to discuss Edith Lukens' inheritance under the 1785 and 1789 wills.

1812 October, 10, letter, Enoch Smith, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1813-1814 (folder 52)

1813 April 18, letter, Robert Allison, Huntingdon, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1813 April 30, copy of letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Robert Allison (1 item).

1813 May 12, receipt, Seneca Lukens, John Barnes, and Charles Barns to David Lenox, executor of John Lukens' estate (1 item). Receipt acknowledging payment of 75 dollars to Sarah L. Barns.

1813 July 9, letter, unknown author, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1813 October 28, letter, R. Allison, Huntingdon, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1813 November 4, copy of letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Robert Allison, Huntingdon (1 item).

1813 November 17, copy of letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia, to Robert Allison, Huntingdon (1 item).

1813 December 5, letter, Enoch Smith, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1814 January 21, letter, R. Allison, Huntingdon, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1814 January 24, cover to Wioming Papers (1 item).

1814 February 3, power of attorney, George and Ann Armstrong to James Kelly (1 item).

1814 March 23, receipt, Charles Hall (1 item). Hall acknowledges receipt of papers for the lawsuit against the Commonwealth over the tract called "Abrahams Plains."

1814 March 24, letter, David Lenox, Philadelphia to Samuel Sitgreaves, Easton (1 item).

1814 March 27, letter, S. Sitgreaves, Easton, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1814 April 24, letter, Joseph Wallis, Sunbury, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1814 June 18, letter, R. Allison, Huntingdon, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1814 June 23, letter, R. Allison, Huntingdon, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1814 June 26, letter, Thomas Duncan, Carlisle, to David Lenox, Philadelphia (1 item).

1815-1817 (folder 53)

box 6

1818-1819 (folder 54)
1820-1823 (folder 55)
1824-1827 (folder 56)
1828-1829 (folder 57)
1830-1832 (folder 58)
1833-1838 (folder 59)
1842-1849 (folder 60)
1852-1855 (folder 61)
1856-1859 (folder 62)
1860-1862 (folder 63)
1863 (folder 64)
1864-1865 (folder 65)
1866 (folder 66)

box 7

1867 (folder 67)
1868 January-February (folder 68)
1868 March (folder 69)
1868 April (folder 70)
1868 May (folder 71)
1868 June (folder 72)
1868 July-December (folder 73)
1869 January-April (folder 74)
1869 May-December (folder 75)
1870 January-May (folder 76)
1870 July-December (folder 77)
1871 January-February (folder 78)
1871 March-June (folder 79)

box 8(end)

1872 January-June (folder 80)
1872 July-December (folder 81)
1873 January-March (folder 82)
1873 April-June (folder 83)
1873 September-December (folder 84)
1874 January-March (folder 85)
1874 April-June (folder 86)
1874 July-September (folder 87)
1874 October-November (folder 88)
1874 December (folder 89)
1875 January-February (folder 90)
1875 March (folder 91)
1876-1877 (folder 92)
1880-1882 (folder 93)
1885-1889 (folder 94)
1890-1900 (folder 95)
Undated, B-W & no name (folder 96)

{series #489m.21}
accession #2718

MG-489

Lukens-Lenox Papers,
1702-1900
E. Fragments, 1771 & undated

FRAGMENTS, 1771 & undated (1 folder)

box 8(end)

1771 & undated (folder 97)

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