TY  - GEN
AU  - Boerstler,Christian
TI  - Christian Boerstler papers,
KW  - Gunpowder
KW  - Mills and mill-work
KW  - Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794
KW  - Germany
KW  - Emigration and immigration
KW  - Washington County (Md.)
KW  - History
KW  - Mill owners
KW  - itoamc
KW  - Physicians
N1  - Open to research; Microfilm reel available; original German only
N2  - 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
ER  -