Mathew Carey

...him a strong supporter of the War of 1812, as he believed it was the only way to secure American economic freedom.[10] Among other economic interests, Carey called for the creation of a canal system along the Delaware and Chesapeake Rivers as well as the unpopular view that a centralized

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James Buchanan materials at the Archdiocesan Archives?

...ion should they think proper...I have every reason to believe that all the Southern States are decidedly friendly to my nomination. Indeed some of their leading men say, they will support no other Northern man. Page 1 Part of the second page reads: There is an element now actively at

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Catabloging

...ions and University Archives, some institutions are using this method as a way to allow users to access their collections. As explained on the University of Massachusetts' UMarmot site, the catablog originated: "...as an experiment responding to two perceived needs: first, to find a low cost means of maximizing the

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Building of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

...funds from donations from the Catholics of the diocese, which at this time numbered 60,000 in the Philadelphia area.[4] Despite the possible challenges, things started off well. Napoleon Le Brun, who also built St. Augustine’s and St. Patrick’s, was hired as the architect.[5] The building quickly got under way with

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