01658cpcaa2200361 4500 mm 80001873 DLC 20260227111658.0 800602|||||||||||| a ger mm 80001873 DLC dacs DLC DLC ger eng N lcmd 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. Microfilm reel available, original German only. Mill owner and physician. Collection material in English, with German. Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection. Gunpowder. Mills and mill-work. Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794. Germany Emigration and immigration. Washington County (Md.) History. Mill owners. itoamc Physicians. itoamc 42394 42394