To these distinguished Pennsylvania Germans I may add Dr. Gross, the eminent surgeon. The German blood is also found in a great number of families in our country. It is stated that Simon Cameron is of Scottish descent on the father’s side; and on the mother’s is descended from Conrad Pfoutz. The Hon. Jeremiah S. Black and William D. Howells, the well-known author, have told me that they are partly of Pennsylvania German origin.
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FOOTNOTES
[1] An acquaintance, who lives in Bucks County, tells me that his father, a Mennonite preacher, voted “pretty much always.”
[2] The rule against judgment bonds is not universal.
[3] For another estimate, see [Appendix].
[4] Kohl-slaw (i.e., kohl-salat or cabbage-salad) is shredded cabbage, dressed with vinegar, etc. A rich dressing is sometimes made of milk or cream, egg, vinegar, etc. It may be eaten either as warm slaw or cold slaw.
[5] Some account of Peltz-nickel in Germany will be found in the [Appendix].
[6] Written about 1868.