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John Hill Martin historical sketches and notes of Moravians at Bethlehem
John Hill Martin was a Philadelphia lawyer, genealogist, illustrator, publisher, and author. After being asked to leave West Point Academy in 1841, Martin studied law with George L. Ashmead. After he was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1844, Martin focused on admiralty and insurance law, and c...
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| Collection: | John Hill Martin Historical Sketches and Notes of Moravians At Bethlehem |
| Collection Number: | Am.2413 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | German |
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John Hill Martin was a Philadelphia lawyer, genealogist, illustrator, publisher, and author. After being asked to leave West Point Academy in 1841, Martin studied law with George L. Ashmead. After he was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1844, Martin focused on admiralty and insurance law, and continued practicing until 1881.
Volume 1 includes a history compiled by J. Hill Martin from notes of Rufus A. Grinder, 1866. Volume 2 is a set of manuscript notes for a work by Martin entitled "Sketches of Bethlehem and the Moravians." |