Christian Boerstler papers,
Boerstler, Christian, 1750-
Christian Boerstler papers, 1784-1915. - 4 items. 1 microfilm reel.
Open to research.
Journal (1784-1816), autobiography (1801-1830) with English translation (1901), and a letter (1915) alluding to the autobiography. Journal and autobiography describe Boerstler's early life in Germany, his decision to emigrate in 1784, his political activities in the U.S., his activities as a physician and owner of a powder mill, and his writings in a Hagerstown, Md., newspaper. Includes material relating to his role in the events surrounding the Whiskey Rebellion.
Mill owner and physician.
Collection material in English, with German.
Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.
mm 80001873
Gunpowder.
Mills and mill-work.
Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794.
Germany--Emigration and immigration.
Washington County (Md.)--History.
Mill owners.
Physicians.
Christian Boerstler papers, 1784-1915. - 4 items. 1 microfilm reel.
Open to research.
Journal (1784-1816), autobiography (1801-1830) with English translation (1901), and a letter (1915) alluding to the autobiography. Journal and autobiography describe Boerstler's early life in Germany, his decision to emigrate in 1784, his political activities in the U.S., his activities as a physician and owner of a powder mill, and his writings in a Hagerstown, Md., newspaper. Includes material relating to his role in the events surrounding the Whiskey Rebellion.
Mill owner and physician.
Collection material in English, with German.
Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.
mm 80001873
Gunpowder.
Mills and mill-work.
Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794.
Germany--Emigration and immigration.
Washington County (Md.)--History.
Mill owners.
Physicians.