Boerstler, Christian,  1750- <br/><br/>
Christian Boerstler papers, 1784-1915. 

 - 4  items. 1  microfilm reel. 
<br/><br/> Open to research. 
<br/><br/> 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. 
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<br/><br/><br/>Mill owner and physician. 
<br/><br/><br/>Collection material in English, with German. 
<br/><br/>Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>mm 80001873  
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Gunpowder.<br/>Mills and mill-work.<br/>Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Germany--Emigration and immigration.<br/>Washington County (Md.)--History.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Occupation: </label><br/>Mill owners.<br/>Physicians.