| MS 039 | |
| AUTHOR : | Long, Henry G. (1804- |
| TITLE : | Henry G. Long Account Book |
| DATES : | 1836-1842 |
| SIZE : | 1 volume (32 pages); 7 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches. |
| ARRANGEMENT : | Ledger; Chronological arrangement. |
| HISTORY : |  Henry G. Long was born in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania
on August 23, 1804. He attended local schools and received his legal training
from G. B. Porter. In 1827 he was admitted as a member of the Lancaster
bar and shortly afterwards was appointed as assistant prothonotary of the
district. He was elected solicitor for the commission of the county sometime
in the 1830's and held that position for twenty consecutive years. In 1836
he was elected a member of the convention to amend the Constitution of the
State. Long was elected to the state legislature in 1838 remaining in office
until he was elected President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster
County in 1851. He held that position until he retired in 1871. |
| CONTENTS: | The account ledger of Lancaster, Pennsylvania attorney and county judge Henry G. Long from May 3, 1836 to April 30, 1842. Includes a daily account of legal services rendered and the amount received. |
| SUBJECTS : | Lawyers -- Pennsylvania
-- Lancaster. Judges -- Pennsylvania -- Lancaster County. Business records--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Long, Henry G. (1804- |