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Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end.
Calcutta, L.S.: J. Prinsep. 1p. Forwards publication.
A.L.S. 1p.and add.and end. Forwards publications.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.H.Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards volume.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas. Konig. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication.
Paris, Translation of letter (by P. S. Du Ponceau), 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. Refers to Franklin. FILM 54-67 FRAME 77. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2"
secretary of the A.P.S. Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society.
London, L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Forwards publication from the royal society.
A.L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Deeds, loans, bonds, mortgages, insurance policies, receipts.
6 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: G[eorge] Emerson, N[athaniel] Chapman, B[enjamin] R. Morgan. Publication not recommended. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 699.
Philadelphia, L.S.: Tho. L. McKenney and James Hale and Edwd C. Biddle. 1p. and end. Forwards publication.
A.L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication.
or later. D. 1p. Not found May, 2011.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes from Granville Penn.
D. 1p.and end.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.
2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Clement C. Biddle, George Ord. As to the investment of $1,300, $1,056.67 of which was realized on Joseph Priestley's bond.
London, L.S.: Wm. Yarrell. 1p. and add. Forwards publications.
L.S.: John Forsyth. 1p. Thanks for publication.
D.S.: Thos.Nuttall, Isaac Lea and Henry D. Rogers. 5p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.701.
Boston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Friendly letter. Concerning donation.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Resigns from Committee of finance.
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Glad the society likes his gift. Will sit for Sully whenever Sully comes to Washington. This item had been bound in Donation Book, Vol.I, date: Sept. 17, 1830.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. The Lyceum of Natural History inquires as to the cost of a complete set of the Transactions of the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.
Secretary's Office, Harrisburg, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will forward school reports to the A.P.S. "Nothing has yet been determined relative to the Historical Records ..."
Lisbon, A.L.S. 2p. In French. Acknowledges membership in the APS.
A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Acknowledges membership in APS.
Lisbon, A.L.S. 3p.and end. In French. Thanks for membership to the APS. Friendly letter.
Washington, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. "It cannot but be highly gratifying to me to find that the collection I was enabled to make and to present to our society is so highly appreciated."
[together with number of volumes and prices thereof. Philadelphia, --, 2 pp. D.]
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to missing third volume of A.P.S. Transactions. Is going abroad in May, and would like letters of introduction to scientific men in France.
Copenhagen, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: thirteenth and fourteenth volumes of Hansen's work on public buildings in Denmark.
Philadelphia, Xerox of Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Franklin Bache. 1p.and end. (From original in Magyar Tudományos Akademia Konyvtara;1968.) Thanks for publications.
Secretary of A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents old maps to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia. Document signed: Jacob Snider, Jr. 1 p.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Withdraws deposit of herbarium of the late Z[accheus] Collins from the A.P.S.
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and enc.of bill of lading from Hottinguer & Co.and end. Forwards parcel to John Vaughan.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p. and add.,end. Thanks for publication.
L.S.: J. Prinsep. 1p., end. Forwards publications.
[Philadelphia], --, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Order to deliver the herbarium of the late Z[accheus] Collins, deposited with A.P.S. in 1834, to C. S. Rafinesque.
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Roux de Rochelle. (In French.) Forwards to the A.P.S.: Société de Géographie, Memoirs, V.
Secretary of the A.P.S., University of Virginia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: G[eorge] Ord, Isaac Hays, Charles Pickering. In re the books purchased by George Ord in Paris.
1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends specimens of natural history, together with a communication, to A.P.S. See Minutes, May 19, 1837, in Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 704.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications and will forward them to the king of Sicily.
A.D.S. 1p.and end.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Cambridge, Mass., 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. Printed: A.P.S. Proceedings, v.99, no.6,p.369.
Boston, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Thanks for publications.
D.S. 1p. In hand of J.Vaughan.
Librarian of A.P.S., Lexington, Ky., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Apologizes for bill of charges for the Transylvania Journal of Medicine. News of Dr. [L.] de Wette.
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p., end. Enc. Sends information concerning B.Franklin and the APS. On same sheet is account of the first project of the APS by B.Franklin; by [John Vaughan, June 10, 1837]. FILM54-64 FRAME129
A.D. 1p. On same sheet as letter from Jared Sparks to J.K.Kane; June 10, 1837. FILM54-64 FRAME130
"Observations on the changes of colour in birds and quadrupeds," [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: T[itian] R. Peale, G[eorge] Ord. Recommend publication in Transactions.
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Forwards works on Franklin. FILM54-64 FRAME 99
Boston, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to missing third volume of A.P.S. Transactions.
c/o John Vaughan, Department of State, [Washington, D.C.], Sends to the A.P.S.: documents of 24 Congress, 1 session.
Madrid, L.S. 1p. In Spanish. Forwards publications.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edward Charlesworth. 1p.,end. Thanks for publication.
D. 181 items. Mostly paid by John Vaughan and George Ord. These items are in two folders. One contains dates of July 1837-Dec. 1841; the other Jan. 1842-Nov. 1847. They are filed together. Various sizes.
Bristol, [England], 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Newport, R.I., A.L.S. 2p.and add. Will forward APS publications to Germany.
upon the mocking bird. ----, 4 pp. and endorsement. Com. Read, August 18, 1837. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 705.
Paris, L.S.: Roux de Rochelle. 1p.and end. by J.Vaughan. Thanks for Transactions received through Warden. Needs additional volume to complete series.
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Arago. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for publication.
A.L.S.: Isaac Weld. 2p.and add. Thanks for publications.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Boeckh. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for publication.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Boeckh. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for publications.
Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: Franklin Bache, J[ohn] K. Kane.
Secretary to the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Paris, L.S.: G. Mortomer. 1p.,end. In French. Has received publication.
Paris, L.S.: Hangoumar. 1p. In French. Thanks for Transactions.which were forwarded by Warden.
Vaughan, John to Baron Roenne, 1837 August 21
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Letterpress copy. Concerning APS publications to be forwarded abroad.
St. Petersbourg, Printed document filled in in manuscript. Signed: Fuss. 1p. and end. In French. Thanks for publications.
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. See also letter from Gibbon to John Vaughan; Aug. 25, 1837.
Rio, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Thanks for publications.
1 p. A.L.S. Concerning five gold figures, found on the site of an Indian village near Bogota, and now offered to the A.P.S. (See Minutes, August 18, 1837.)
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits the thanks of the scientific corps of the U.S. Exploring Expedition for "the completion of the collection of Books required for the . . . Expedition."
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Presents one of the "Old Congress Chairs" to the A.P.S.
Navy Department, [Washington, D.C.], 1 p. A.L.S. Returns thanks for report of the 2d., in re the South Sea Exploring Expedition.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Tenders his resignation from membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Berlin, L.S.: Werthe. 1p. In French. Thanks for publications.
"A concise method of extracting the cube root," [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Henry Vethake, Hartman Bache. Publication not recommended.
Paris, 1 p. L.S. (In French.) Forwards to the A.P.S.: Memoirs, XIII.
L.S.: Edward Charlesworth. 1p., end. Forwards publications.
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publication.
Madrid, L.S.: Gabriel Jose Garcia. 1p. In Spanish. Thanks for APS publications.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. A.N.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Washington, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: John Forsyth. 1p. and end. Forwards publications.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Hutton. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Boston, 1 p. L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
President of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Boott. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication.
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publications.from the Royal society of northern antiquities.
Amsterdam, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Relative to affairs of A.P.S.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.S. Newlow. 1p. and add. Thanks for APS publication.
by Lieut. [Sylvanus] Godon, U. S. Navy. [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Also includes list of printed works presented by Lieut. Godon.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nicholas Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. "by favour of Wm.Vaughan, Esqr" Thanks for Transactions.
Boston, A.L.S. 2p., add. Friendly letter. Forwards publications.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas.Konig. 1p.,end. Thanks for publication.
2 pp. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Isaac Hays, J[oshua] Francis Fisher. Status of various A.P.S. publications; finances.
treasurer, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and end endorsement. D.
Secretary of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards designated journals to A.P.S.; Professor [Joseph] Henry; and [William B.] Hodgson. FILM235 FRAME35
Charleston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to the difficulties of binding Audubon's book.
Harrisburg, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Thanks for publication.
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.
Hall of Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. On the subject of Mr. [John K.] Townsend's collections.
Hall of the A.P.S. [Philadelphia], 2 pp. Dr.L. Signed: Titian R. Peale. Relative position of A.P.S. and Academy of Natural Sciences with regard to John K. Townsend's collections.
Point Reading Farm, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 8 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Read, February 2, 1838. See Pro., I, 4.
Washington, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: John Forsyth. 1p., end. Forwards publications.
[Charles] Wilkes for the [U. S.] Exploring Expedition. 2 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. Unsigned.
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and add.,end. For payment by the Society for storage on Mexican antiquities belonging to Mr. Bagely.
A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. Donation of books.
Paris, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Delivered specified volumes to M. Bertrand on December 10, to be forwarded to Professor [Joseph] Henry, Mr. [William B.] Hodgson, and the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends Indian vocabularies to the A.P.S. Geological specimens and shells selected by Mr. Titian R. Peale.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
New York, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has purchased Baron Leder's(?) cabinet for the University of Michigan for the sum of $4,000. Relative to botanical paper for A.P.S. Transactions.
Paris, L.S.: Mignet. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publication.
Secretary of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Delivered specified volumes to M. Bertrand on December 10, to be forwarded to Professor [Joseph] Henry, Mr. [William B.] Hodgson, the A.P.S., and Dr. [Richard] Harlan.
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards donation. from Thomas L. Winthrop.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.H.Smyth. 1p.,end. and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Phila., D.S. by committees of both societies. 1p. and end.
D. 9 items. Various sizes.
L.S.: Macedo. 2p., end. In French. Forwards publications.
Lisbon, L.S.: Macedo. 2p., end. In French. Thanks for publication.
Philadelphia, 1p. A.L.I. With regard to list of subscriptions (to A.P.S. Historical Transactions, II).
[Philadelphia], 1p. A.L.S. Has received thirty-three out of five hundred copied (of A.P.S. Historical Transactions, II). Remainder subject to order of John Vaughan.
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L. Unsigned. Handwriting that of DuPonceau. With regard to disposition of five hundred copies of "Dissertation &c." (i.e. A.P.S. Historical Transactions, II).
The Hague, L.S.: De Koch. 2p. In Dutch.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Baltimore, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S.
Circular of joint committee on meteorology of the A.P.S. and Franklin Institute
Requests receiver to transmit answers to questions regarding a storm which struck Philadelphia between March 16 and 19, 1838, to William Hamilton, actuary of the Franklin Institute. Signed in type by Robley Dunglison, chairman of the committee and Gouverneur Emerson, secretary. Manuscript note signed by J[ames] P. Espy and added to bottom of the circular requests reader to transmit the circular "to some persons in your district whom you think most likely to furnish the desired information."
Goodman 168
Boston, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S.
Boston, 2 pp. D.S.: Dan[ie]l Treadwell. Resolutions adopted by American Academy of Arts and Sciences upon the death of Nathaniel Bowditch. Enclosed in A.A.A.S. to A.P.S., March 31 1838.
Boston, 2 pp. D.S.: Dan[ie]l Treadwell. Resolutions adopted by American Academy of Arts and Sciences upon the death of Nathaniel Bowditch. Enclosed in A.A.A.S. to A.P.S., March 31, 1838.
D.S. 1p.,end. by John Vaughan.
President of A.P.S., Williamsport, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards plans of a lock, for canals or backwater navigation, to be considered for Extra-Magellanic premium.
Boston, 1 p. and address. L.S.: Jno. Pickering. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences forwards resolutions passed upon death of its president, Nathaniel Bowditch.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Has received parcel for Mr. John Wright. Sends parcels from Astronomical Society, Royal Asiatic Society, and himself to the A.P.S.
L. 1p. and add. Forwards donation.
Secretary of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Reason for delay in preparation of an obituary notice of James Madison.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. an old press for affixing seals and a theodolite.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of books directed to Dr. Martin F. de Navarrete.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, pres. and Thaddeus William Harris Librarian. 1p.and add.: (Care of John Vaughan), end. Thanks for Trans.of Hist...committee.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Suggests that entire first part of Dr. [Robert] Morrison's Chinese dictionary be ordered.
Secretary of A.P.S., Cambridge, Mass., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regarding his memoir on Dr. [Abiel] Holmes. Eighth volume of Franklin's Writings in the press. FILM54-61 FRAME133
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Henry Vethake. Report in favor of publication in the Transactions.
A.L.S. 1p. Donates the chair Jefferson used to write the Declaration. Film 199 Frame 215
----, 5 pp., address and endorsement. A.Com.S. Ideas regarding religion.
Secretary to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Boston 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Providence, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: G[eorge] Ord, R[obert] M. Patterson, T[itian] R. Peale. Consider that Mr. Townsend has failed to fulfil the terms of his contract.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. FILM403 FRAME13-1
Washington 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards publication.
Calcutta, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.Prinsep. 1p. Thanks for Publications from the APS.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Declines membership in the Society.
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for publications. Forwards publications.
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards two copies of W. H. Medhurst's Chinese dictionary, one for Mr. Vaughan and one for the A.P.S.
Havre, 1 p. and address. L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of several copies of a work on the Chinese language by Mr. [Peter S.] DuPonceau.
L.S.: H. Prévost 1p.,end. by D.B.Warden and add. In French. Thanks for publication.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nicholas Carlisle. 1p.,end. Thanks for Trans.of Historical...committee.
London, L.S.: Nicholas Carlisle. 1p. Forwards volumes.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw.Charlesworth. 1p.,end. Thanks for Trans.of Historical...committee.
D.S. 1p.,end.by P.S.DuPonceau, for payment to Eyriès,and end. In French.
Paris, L.S.: Cordier, E.Cherveul and Valenciennes. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks him for forwarding publications, among which was the APS Transactions.
L.S.: James A. McCall. 1p.,end. Asks that he inform the APS that the Historical committee Transactions has been received and that they thank the society for it.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to obtain copies of letters concerning first warships of U. S., written to Robert Morris, and deposited by his father with the A.P.S.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Forwards a copy of his Life of Rev. Dr. Mayhew, lately published.
Paris, L.S.: Hangoumar(?). 1p.,end. In French. Received publications through Warden.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William John Hamilton. 1p.,end. Thanks for Historical committee Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Briggs. 1p. Thanks for publication.
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Financial affairs. Mr. O. Rich sending new series of volumes from Record Office to some thirty institutions in America.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of book sent to [Thomas L. ] Winthrop. Has forwarded some packages to Vaughan from Boston custom house.
Worcester, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: William Lincoln, 1p. and add. Donation of volume. On same sheet is letter from S.F.Haven to John Vaughan; June 4, 1838.
Worcester, A.L.S. 1p. Will send catalogue when one is done. On same sheet as letter from Am. antiquarian society to John Vaughan; [June 4, 1838].
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S: F. Laurent. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for publication.
Paris, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has received case of books and distributed volumes to societies and persons as instructed.
Secretary to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, Robley Dunglison, J[ohn] K. Kane. Favorable report.
Paris, L.S.: A. Noël des Vergers. 1p.,end.and add.: ...Monsieur Warden. In French. Thanks for publications.
Paris, L. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Historical committee Transactions.
Turin, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Sends two of his medical works to the A.P.S.
Washington, Forwards reports and asks question.
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: A.Stahl. 1p.,end.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for his publications.
Washington, L.S. 1p. In French. Transmits letter from Mr. Kupffer, member of the Academy of sciences, St. Petersburg, accompanied by meteorological and magnetic observations made by the imperial government.
London, 1 p. and address. Has received a number of A.P.S. Transactions which he has forwarded as directed.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends ten small brochures and two numbers of the Bulletin of the Société de Geographie to the A.P.S.
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Sends a packet from Mr. Bodisco, Russian minister, containing the first reports of the meteorological and magnetic observations established in Russia [by Théodore de Kupffer ?].
D.S.: Charles Pickering and Philip H. Nicklin. 1p.and end. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 319 ff; VI, 347 ff and 371 ff.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.F.Encke. 1p., end. In German. Thanks for Transactions.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.F.Encke. 1p. In German. Thanks for publications, including DuPonceau on Chinese writing and the Historical committee Transactions.
Lisbon, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. (In French.) Forwards to the A.P.S. a philosophical poem upon the struggle between liberty and tyranny.
Librarian of A.P.S., London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning exchange of publications with Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
Paris, L.S.: A. de Lavillegille. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions of Historical committee. Asks for volumes to complete their set.of APS publications.
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Vaughan to tender his resignation from the A.P.S. at its next meeting.
Secretary of A.P.S., Malta, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards a case of shells of Malta to the A.P.S. Sends a botanical paper which he translated from the Italian to Dr. [James] Mease, for the A.P.S.
The Hague, L.S.: De Koch. 2p. In Dutch. ----English translation by DuPonceau. Thanks for Hist.comm.Transactions
[Boston], 1 p. and address. Pr.D.S. Statement of purposes of the Society's Journal.
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.,end.
Librarian of A.P.S., Nashville, Tenn., 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether the A.P.S. would publish some of his memoirs, which, hitherto, he has been obliged to publish in France.
dated in re a series of papers on geology, [Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, J[ohn] K. Kane, R[obert] M. Patterson. Publication declined.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.,end.and add. States that Hawkins' sketch of the Creek Indians is is extremely accurate. Refers to the APS.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Vaughan to order W. H. Medhurst's books from Batavia, for the A.P.S. library.
[received,]. A.D. 2p.,end.by John Vaughan.
London, 1 p. and address. A.N.S. Forwards a packet from the Royal Society [of London] to the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges letter of August 29. Has forwarded package to Royal Academy of History at Madrid.
Seneca Nation, Buffalo, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns book he had borrowed. Offers to send copies of all books published in Seneca language to A.P.S.
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards Prescott's new volume.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes a copy of the new history of Maryland, Marshall's History of Kentucky, and Haywood's History of Tennessee.
Brussels, D.S.: Quetelet. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for publication.
Budapest, L.S. : Francois [Ferenz] Schedel (Toldy). 1p. In French. Thanks for publications.
D. 1p.and end.
D. 6p.and end. See Proceedings, I, 39-41. Printed: Annals of Science, vol.10,no.1,March 1954,pp-28-32. Film 403 Frame 28
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Offers to sell four books, which he imported from Germany, to the A.P.S. "at the prices of importation."
London, Printed letter filled in with manuscript notations. Signed: Wm. Rees. 1p., end. Thanks for Transactions.
Boston, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a new edition of the History of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Madrid, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. (In Spanish.)
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 2p. and add. In French. Forwards publications.
Wheeling, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Account of inscription on stone found in Grave Creek Mound, near Wheeling. Sketch of inscription, with comparisons to Greek coins. Discusses origins of Mound Builders. Freeman guide 1215. See Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 1: 46.
A.L.S.with initials. 1p. William C. Frazer presents a translation of the New Testament into the Chippewa language, by Edwin James, of Albany. For publication, see: 225.5971:K26.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nicholas Carlisle. 1p.and add.: "by favour of Wm.Vaughan,Esq" Thanks for Transactions. Not found May, 2011.
Librarian of A.P.S., Madrid, 1 p. and endorsements. L.S. (In Spanish.)
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers Copley medal to Benjamin Franklin to the A.P.S. for $500. FILM54-61 FRAME134
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D. List of societies and individuals who made donations to the A.P.S. library. See Pro., I, 42-43.
entitled "New formulae relative to comets," [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Robert] M. Patterson, Sears G. Walker, A[ndrew] Talcott. Recommend publication in Transactions. See Pro., I, 43.
A.D. 1p. Draft. For finished report, see APS Minutes for date.
Secretary of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With reference to the foreign members of the A.P.S. (2 pp. list enclosed.)
Philadelphia, D.S.: Rd.Oakford for Jacob R.Elfreth. 1p.and end.
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Thanks for publications.
Boston, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Prescott will send new edition of his work to the APS. Favorable reception in England.
Princeton, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has observed eclipse in company with Mr. Alexander. Will give account to A.P.S. as soon as possible. FILM 235 FRAME 5 Work on electrical experiments.
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S.: John Vaughan. 1p.and end (From original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Konyvtára; 1968.) Forwards publications by Charles Nagy.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illiam] E. Horner and four others. Plan considered inexpedient.
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Advises sending a dozen or two copies of A.P.S. Hist. Trans. II to Hamburg.
President of the A.P.S., London, 2pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Bristol, Eng.; L. 1p. Extract. Copy. Concerning the languages of Brittany and Wales. Read before the APS; Nov. 16, 1838.
in re inscription on a stone found at Grave Creek, near Wheeling, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, Robley Dunglison. Publication in Transactions recommended.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Naples, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to A.P.S.: Royal Museum Borbonicum, X and XI.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Naples, 1 p. and endorsement. Sends end of vol. V and beginning of vol. VI, Universal Italian Dictionary.
L.S.: Macedo. 1p. In French. Forwards publications.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Briggs. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of W.Vaughan. Thanks for Transactions.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, pres., and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of Peter S. DuPonceau. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: To the care of William Vaughan Esq. Thanks for Transactions.
Com-1 Wheeling, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to a paper he is preparing upon an inscription found on a stone in Grave Creek Mound, near Wheeling.
R. I., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsements. D.S.: A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, R[obert] M. Patterson, J. P. Espy. Recommend publication in Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.S.Newslow. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.S.Newslow. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Wheeling, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Desires to know whether the "American Antiquarian Society" will publish an article on the mound at the mouth of Grave Creek.
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests cooperation of A.P.S. in the formation of the American Association for the Cultivation of Science.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will present an obituary notice of Dr. James to the A.P.S. within the ensuing month.
Secretary of A.P.S., Cambridge, Mass., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Accepts appointment to prepare a biographical notice of the late Dr. [Abiel] Holmes.
Secretary of A.P.S., Washington, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to obituary notices of Mr.[Edward] Livingston and Mr.[James] Brown.
2 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Isaac Hays, J[oshua] Francis Fisher.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has paid subscription for designated journals for A.P.S.; Professor [Joseph] Henry; and [William B.] Hodgson. FILM235 FRAME36
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edwin Norris. 1p. Thanks for Proceedings.
Havre, 1 p. and address. L.S. (In French.) Renders to Peter S. DuPonceau account of expenses for sending cases to Mr. [D. B.] warden in Paris.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a copy of a lecture by Dr. Channing.
D.S.: Jacob Snider, jr. 1p.and end.
New York, 1p. and address. L.s. Acknowledges receipt of letter and parcel for Lisbon.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Rob[er]t Hare, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache. Publication recommended.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Cha[rle]s Darwin. 1p.and add. Thanks for Proceedings. (Original in APS Archives; xerox as Carroll no.13.)
Librarian of A.P.S., Boston, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of August 26. Wishes to complete his set of A.P.S. Transactions. FILM 403 FRAME 13-3
1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Isaiah Lukens. Recommends three papers for publication in the Transactions.
1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Clement C. Biddle, R[obert] M. Patterson.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Rees. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
D.S.: R.R. Robb. 1p.and end.
ca. vi,31p. [10]pl. In French. Deposited by P.S. DuPonceau Feb. 16, 1838. Material used by DuPonceau in his Dissertation on...Chinese system of writing, 1838. See Transactions of Historical and literary committee of A.P.S., v.2,1838, p.139. Bequest of P.S. DuPonceau; 3 May 1844.
----, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Announcing coming visit of the Seignora Vespucci to the library of the A.P.S.
Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p., add., end. Donates ibis, excavated in Egypt, to the American Philosophical Society. (Prev. cataloged as Jan.3, 1838.)
by W[illia]m B. Rogers and Henry D. Rogers, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Isaac Hays. Publication in Transactions recommended.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Tenders his resignation from the A.P.S.
Boston, 3 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Requests that a set of A.P.S. Transactions be sent to him. Article on DuPonceau, by John Pickering, in The North American Review.
New York Historical Society, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Asks that Mr. H. Eckford be granted permission to transcribe the copy of De Vries Voyages in possession of A.P.S.
Boston, 2 pp. and address. L.S. Wishes only new series of A.P.S. Transactions and Transactions of Historical and Literary committee. Success of Ferdinand and Isabella.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p. and address. L.S. Forwards information obtained from Captain Beaufort concerning light houses in the British Isles and France to [F. R.] Hassler and the A.P.S.
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has paid subscriptions for the journals for this and the last year. Has delivered to Mr. Bertrand the numbers till the close of the year for the A. P. S. and Professor [Joseph] Henry. FILM235 FRAME37
Librarian of A.P.S., Basel, Switzerland, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards publications of [Basel] Society for Natural History.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.,end. In French. Forwards thanks of the Prussian king for the APS publication.
Louisville, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edward Jarvis. 1p. Thanks for publications.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.Initialled. Sends Vaughan L'Art de verifier les dates, XVI, together with some pamphlets sent from France by [D. B.] Warden.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: flourens. 1p.and add. and end. In French. Thanks for publication.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of draft for 824 francs, due him from the Foreign Library of Philadelphia. Subscriptions to various journals.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: J[ohn] K. Kane. The formation of such an association, under the leadership of the A.P.S., considered inexpedient.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to know the number of volumes of A.P.S. Transactions published, in order to complete set of the New York [Historical?] Society.
Charleston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Letter to sympathy upon Vaughan's accident; hopes for recovery. Sends Statutes of South Carolina, III and IV, to A.P.S.
Hamburg, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning purchases for the library. Refers to Schumacher.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.,end. Forwards geological report to the APS.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Deposits book from Mr. B. Franklin Mendenhall in the library of the A.P.S.
Robert Ball Hughes to President and members of the A.P.S., 1839 March 1
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to sell bust of Nathaniel Bowditch, which he executed, to A. P. S. for $15. Accepted.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Naples, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: "XXXVI publication" (part of vol. VI) of the Universal Italian Dictionary.
D.S. 1p.and end.by J. Vaughan. See also letter from Hughes to the A.P.S.; March 1, 1839.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests the return of originals of his father's correspondence regarding building of first ships of war.
Boston, L.S. 3p.and add. Acknowledges receipt of Transactions. Reviews of Ferdinand and Isabella in Europ His method of collecting material. Plans for Conquest of Mexico.
D. 1p.and add.: Geo[rge] Ord, end.
New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of the catalogue of the Mercantile Library.
L. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning investments for the society.
Penzance, 1p. and address. A.L.S.: N. J. Cenwood, Secretary. Transmits four volumes of Transactions Royal Geological Society of Cornwall.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Forwards publications sent to the APS by Martinez of Madrid.
Paris, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.Initialled. Concerning books he is sending to the A.P.S. Strained state of Anglo-American relations.
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Bottée de Toulmon. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: Memoires, XIV.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning freight for the society.
"Contributions to the tertiary formations of Virginia, second series," by W[illia]m B. Rogers and Henry D. Rogers, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Isaac Hays, R[obert] M. Patterson. Publication recommended.
Librarian of A.P.S., Batavia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates some books, including Chinese Testament edited by [Karl F. A.] Gutzlaff and himself, to the A.P.S.
Paris, A.D. 1p.,end.by John Vaughan, and end.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Barlow. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
[London], 4 pp. and address. L.S. Has made arrangements to forward Proceedings of the Royal Society. Efforts to secure membership therein for Mr. [F. R.] Hassler.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Frederic De Peyster. 1p.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents pamphlet containing acts of Ohio and Indiana incorporating railroads from Toledo to Michigan City.
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.D.S. (In French.) Statement of price of Connaissance des tems for designated years.
Secretary of the A.P.S., University of Pennsylvania, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the APS. Printed (see letter no. 188,pp.254-5): Letters of J.K.Paulding,ed.by Aderman. FILM403 FRAME31
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news.
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he has not had time to visit Mr. Vaughan. Wishes to procure a complete set of A.P.S. Trans., o.s., and all missing numbers in his set of n.s. FILM 403 FRAME 13-4
by G[eroge] Ord. April, 1839. 3 pp. and endorsement. D. Value: 80 francs, 75 sous. Endorsed as read before the A.P.S., June 21, 1839.
Brussels, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Acknowledges membership in the APS.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning freight for the society.
Wheeling, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses facsimile of inscription on a stone in Grave Creek Mound, near Wheeling. See Pro., I. 98.
A.L.S. 1p.and receipted on back. Asks for money the society owes John Cuthbert.
Brussels, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Acknowledges membership in the APS.
[London], 2 pp. and address. L.S. Miss Priestley has arrived with a packet of papers. Has received copies of A.P.S. Proceedings. Dined with Mr. Ord and Dr. Gibson.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Charles Darwin. 1p. Thanks for Proceedings. (Original in ASP Archives; xerox as Carroll no. 16)
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents a copy of [Charles] Caldwell's eulogy on [Philip Syng] Physick.
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards "a little memoir as an introduction to a collection of old tracts on docks & commerce."
[Harrisburg], 2 pp. and endorsement. Pr.D.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Librarian of Boston Society of Natural History requests gift of those volumes of A.P.S. Transactions necessary to complete its set.
D. 1p. In French.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards cast of fossil Jaw to be placed in collection of A.P.S. Original in the Athenaeum at Zanesville, Ohio.
Princeton, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to completion of his set of Comptes rendus for 1838 and 1839. Status of Princeton College. FILM235 FRAME 6
Para, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Portuguese.)
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Mignet. (In French.) Forwards to the A.P.S.: Memoirs, II. See Pro., I, 118.
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits brief memoir on the late Bishop [William] White to the A.P.S.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Barlow 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
in re inscription found on a stone at Grave Creek, Philadelphia; D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, Robley Dunglison, Isaac Lea. 1p. Publication not recommended.
Louisville, Ky., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents documents relative to Kentucky and Butler's History of Kentucky.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards a collection of tracts and memoirs for the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has been informed by Messrs. Carvill, booksellers, that they have collected $42.50 for the A.P.S.
[London], 1 p. and address. L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S. a parcel from the Royal Society and Royal Geological Society of Cornwall Transactions.
Edinburgh, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Thy Royal Society of Edinburgh forwards its Transactions, XIV, pt. 1, to the A.P.S.
The Hague, L.S.: C. Vollaken(?). 1p. In Dutch. Thanks for publications.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Encloses draft for $30 for set of the A.P.S. Transactions.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John lindley. 1p., end. Thanks for Transactions.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms. S.: F. Arago. 1p., end.and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
Paris, L.S.: A. de Lavillegille. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions, and lists item needed for their set.
Copenhagen, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of March 7 and of A.P.S. Transactions. Wishes to obtain Reports of Philadelphia Water Co.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Berthelot. 1p.,end.and add.: recommandeé...M.Warden. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
c/o John Vaughan, Department of State, [Washington, D. C.], 1 p. Sends to the A.P.S.: documents of 25 Congress, 2 session.
Frederick, L. 1p. Copy. Concerning a package addressed to Jonathan Williams and forwarded to Lawson. On same sheet as letter from Lawson to J.Vaughan; July 17, 1839.
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Forwards package to APS. Friendly letter. On same sheet is copy of letter from D.Steiner to S.Lawson; July 16, 1839.
Librarian to the A.P.S., London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends Transactions of the Linnean Society, XVII, part 4; XVIII, part 2.
Berlin, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Erman. 1p.,end.by A.D.B[ache]. In German. Forwards their publications.
Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. L.S.: Samuel George Morton. Transmits abstract of resolutions of the Academy of Natural Sciences concerning plans of a proposed National Museum.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Dauphin P. O., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
New Haven, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Is gratified by Vaughan's recovery from his "late dangerous accident." Exchange of publications with A.P.S.
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Lisbon, L.S.: de Macedo. 2p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings Asks for Historical committee Transactions Lists publications forwarded to the APS.
Lisbon, A.L.S. 2p.,end.: A.D.B[ache]. In French. Concerning the exchange of publications between the APS and Lisbon.
New Haven, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of July 30, and of certain numbers of A. P. S. Proceedings.
[London], 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Recommends Captain Francis Beaufort and Captain James Ross as honorary members of the American Philosophical Society.
Vienna, 1 p. N. in 3d. per. Sends two copies of his calendar for 1840, with tables printed for the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
Montpellier, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Encloses manuscript volume on meteorology and will continue to search for additional material.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Berlin, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards two letters and brochures for A.P.S. "I have requested Prof. Henry to transmit to you what he owes me for the Comptes rendu." FILM235 FRAME38
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: an unnamed volume.
New York, 2 pp. and address. L.S. Availability of foreign hydrographic information. Progress of work upon United States coast survey.
Havre, L.S. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Enc.statement, which is receipted by P.S. DuPonceau. Has forwarded parcel to Warden, and asks that his account be paid to DuPonceau
Lancaster, A.L.S. with initials. 57p. A series of fourteen essays concerning Prof. Espy and the laws of storms.
Paris, L.S.: J. Desnoyers. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Lists publications they need from the APS.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Congratulates Vaughan upon recovery from his "unfortunate accident." Concerning books journals sent to A.P.S.
entitled "Observations to determine the magnetic dip . . . in Ohio and Michigan," Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, S[ears] C. Walker, R[obert] M. Patterson. Publication recommended.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has asked Professor Henry to pay to Mr. Vaughan the amount due for the Comptes rendus. Wishes a copy of [F. X.] Martin's North Carolina. FILM235 FRAME39
Boston, A.D.S. 1p.and end.
entitled "Memoir on the extrication of the alkalifiable metals . . . " [Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: Franklin Bache, R[obert] M. Patterson, Ja[me]s C. Booth. Publication in Transactions recommended.
[Philadelphia], 8 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Robley Dunglisom, J[ohn] K. Kane, Isaac Lea. Recommend publication of letters in the Transactions.
Ohio, Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Sears C. Walker, R[obert] M. Patterson, Geo[rge] M. Justice. Publication recommended.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow Minutes of the House of Representatives of Pennsylvania from 1790 to 1795. Introducing his son, Mr. Albert R. Gallatin.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [Friedrich Adolf] Ebert, Bibliographical Lexicon.
Vaughan, ----, 1 p. and address, A.L.S. Donates engraving of "our Queen" [Victoria?] to American Philosophical Society.
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of 17th. and parcel of books for Amer. Acad. of Arts and Sciences. Concerning missing books sent to A.P.S.
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges receipt of his diploma of membership in the APS. Printed: See letter no. 200,pp.267-8 in:Letters of J.K.Paulding,ed.by Aderman. FILM403 FRAME 32
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Franklin Bache, R[obert] M. Patterson, Ja[me]s C. Booth. Publication in Transactions recommended.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edwin Norris. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.and add.: Petit Vaughan Esq. Thanks for Transactions.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Advises Mrs. Porter to deposit a very old map of North America with the APS. Refers to Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME78
Secretary of the A.P.S., Oxford, [England], 4pp. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of his work, Sketch of the geology of North America.
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. pr.D.S.: Robert Hare, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Robley Dunglison.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Geo[rge] M. Justice, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache. Publication recommended.
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S., in the name of Mr. Hugh Mercer, the Manuscript orderly book of General [George] Weedon from August, 1777, to May, 1778.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Albany, l p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S.: a plaster bust of Simeon DeWitt. See Pro., I, 150.
Charleston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Statutes-at -Large of South Carolina, V.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: Per.P. Vaughan... Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.Hopkins. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Fredericksburg, A.L.S. 2p.and add., end.,by James Mease James Mease has the Weedon papers and is to deposit them with the APS.
Dublin Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.H. Singer. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Trinity College, Dublin, 2 pp. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Recommends that skeleton of mastodon, offered for sale at $440, be purchased by American Philosophical Society.
Receipts and papers relating to freight charges. See also, American Philosophical Society, Papers pertaining to freight charges, Part I, 1817 April 30 - November 15, 1839.
Washington, 1p. A.L.S. Presents portrait of her husband [Joel R. Poinsett] to the American Philosophical Society.
Paris, Printed D. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. by [John vaughan]. In French. ----Duplicate. 5x8.
London, 2 pp. and address. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter respecting trusteeship of his father's estate. Has received packet for A. P. S. from Prof. Lloyd. Has distributed almanacs.
Macao, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Enc. Concerning DuPonceau and Chinese writing. Encloses subscription paper for S.W.Williams A Chinese Chrestomathy.
Fredericksburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. Concerning donation of Valley Forge Orderly Book and General George Weedon's Letters to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau. 1p.and end.
D.S.: Clement C. Biddle and George Ord. 1p. Copy.
Montreal, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards volume.
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [John] Davidson, Travels in Africa, and [D. H.] Kloff, Voyages through the Moluccan Archipelago.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a survey of East Prussia, in the name of [F. W.] Bessel. See Pro., I, 166.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that his name be dropped from the list of candidates for secretaryship of American Philosophical Society.
Boston, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thaddeus M. Harris. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and asks for missing numbers.
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John T. Durang. Receipted bill for $85.77, for designated journals.
----, 1 p. and endorsement. D.
Report of [Peter Stephen Du Ponceau] on the Cochin-Chinese-Latin dictionary which is published;
D. 1p. See Minutes of this date.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[ohn] K. Kane, J[oshua] Francis Fisher, N[athaniel] Chapman. The orderly book of General George Weedon.
----, 1 p. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Calahan of the Texian boundary commission, who wishes to refer to the British Nautical Almanac for 1841 and Woodhouse's Trigonometry.
Cambridge, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards last number of Transactions of Cambridge Philosophical Society. Wishes to obtain missing parts of A.P.S. Transactions, III.
A.L.S. 1p. Donates catalogues.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends to Mr. Vaughan, for the A.P.S.: an autograph letter of James Fenner, the tragedian.
University, [Philadelphia], 1 p. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow Priestley's History of Electricity.
Paris, D.S.: Ledoren. 1p. In French.
Naples, L. 1p.,end. Thanks for APS publications.
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 2p.and add. In French Thanks for publications.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Withdraws from membership in the American Philosophical Society.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Expenses for forwarding society publications. Friendly letter.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
70 Fenchurch St., [London], 2 pp. and address. L.S. Has sent 24 copies of A.P.S. Transactions, VI, pt. 3, to various persons and societies.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Washington. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: Mr.P. Vaughan. Thanks for Transactions.
Boston, L.S.: Thaddeus M. Harris, Librarian. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of volume sent by A.P.S. Is considering publishing biography of his father.
Boston, L.S.: H.I.Bowditch, and 3 others. 1p., end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Richd. Thomson. 1p.,end. Thanks for publication.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S: W.Hopkins. 1p.,end.and add.: Mr.Vaughan... Thanks for Transactions.
Charleston, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Forwards laws of S.Carolina.
L. 1p.,end. Thanks for publication.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Recommends the Baron de la Doucette for membership in the A.P.S.
D. 2p.and end. Copy. Attest: Wm. McIlhenney, Secy.
on the Patella amaena of Say, Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Isaac Hays. Publication in Transactions recommended.
by A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, [Philadelphia], 1 sp. and endorsement. D.S.: Joseph Henry, R[obert] M. Patterson, S[ears] C. Walker. Publicastions in Transactions recommended.
Librarian of A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, VI, pt. 3, which completes his set.
Philadelphia, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Deposits with the A.P.S.: original logbook of the Savannah, 1819, Captain Moses Rogers, "subject to order and disposal of the family."
"On a new principle in regard to the power of fluids in motion . . . " by Charles Bonnycastle, ['Philadelphia],1 p. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Rob[er]t Hare, Alexander] D[allas] Bache. Publication in Transactions recommended.
Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: Franklin Bache, J[ohn] K. Kane, Robley Dunglison.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Arago. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publications.
Constantinople, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has been endeavoring to make a perfect collection of Ottoman coins, which he now presents to the A.P.S.
A.P.S. Rooms, [Philadelphia] 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards to Mr. Vaughan a copy of the resolutions passed at the last meeting of the A.P.S.
Petersburg, Va., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends two copies of Farmer's Register, VII, one to be given to the A.P.S.
Cambridge, [Mass.], 2 pp. A.L.S. Sends four sets of his Franklin to Mr. Vaughan, to be distributed as directed. FILM54-61 FRAME135
"On the storm experienced . . . about the 20th. of October, 1836," by [Elias] Loomis, [Philadelphia], 1p. D.S.: A[lexander] D[allas] Bache. R[obert] M. Patterson. Report in favour of publication.
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. (from original in the Diederich Collection, Cu 3, University of Amsterdam Library.) Forwards APS publications for them and the societies at Haarlem and Rotterdam.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Hamburg, 3pp., address endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Concerning three comets discovered at Berlin by Mr. Galle. FILM403 FRAME168
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Requests that account of $90 against A.P.S. be closed by payment thereof.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton, Sec. 1p.,end.and add.: Mr. P.Vaughan. Thanks for Proceedings.
L.S.: W. A. Graham. 1p.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions.
Albany, A.L.S.: T. Romeyn Beck. 1p.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
entitled "Engraving and description of an apparatus and process for the rapid congelation of water," Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Ja[me]s C. Booth. Publication in Transactions recommended.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: Sears C. Walker, R[obert] M. Patterson. Publication recommended.
Copenhagen, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Is forwarding A[dolph Carl Peter] Callison's 28 vol. biographical and bibliographical study of authors of medical books in Europe.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Expenses for forwarding society publication.
Copenhagen, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: an unnamed "literary work." The work was sold 5/44
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Forsyth. 1p. Forwards documents of the Congress to the APS.
New Haven, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of January 28, and A.P.S. Transactions. Will forward all pamphlets requested by Mr. Vaughan.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.and add.: Care of John Vaughan, end. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
London, 2 pp. and address. L.I. Has received parcel of reports from the Royal Society for A.P.S. Is glad Bank of U. S. will resume cash payments. Maine question not serious.
A.L.S. 1p. Presents records of Inquisition of Barcelona, preserved when the Casa de Inquisicion was destroyed in 1820 or 1821.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has heard of Vaughan's indisposition, and hopes for his recovery. Acknowledges receipt of Philosophical Transactions.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of volumes [of A.P.S. Transactions?]. Still needs vol. I, o.s. Encloses check for $30 in payment for set.
Princeton, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Postpones communication to the A.P.S. Inquires as to status of Society's set of The Magazine of Natural History. FILM 235 FRAME 8
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Presents specimens of crystals, found at the iron works of William Reed, to the A.P.S.
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Society of Antiquaries of London donates Archaeologia, XXVIII.
Oak Hill, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. offers to send specimens of stone from Indian workshop to A.P.S.
London, D. 1p.and statement [1p.] by Petty Vaughan of expenses for the telescope.
Harrisburg, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Will send all Pennsylvania geological reports.
Harrisburg, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends copy of Fourth Geological Report together with General Anthony's Report on the Nicholson land claims.
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has forwarded a package of pamphlets, the impressions of Dixon's new discovery, and some books. Would like to know of their arrival.
Librarian of the A.P.S., London, 1 p. and endorsement. L. Sends to the A.P.S.: second volume of the catalogue of the library of the London Institution.
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: copy of oration delivered at Georgetown College.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Inquires about five volumes of A. P. S. [Transactions?] which have not yet been received.
Princeton, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Status of his set of Comptes rendus. Expects to come to Philadelphia on the 19th, "with budget of philosophical matter for the transactions." FILM 235 FRAME 9
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has place two packages, entrusted to him by Mr. Vaughan, upon ship Dover, bound for Calcutta.
Oak Hill, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has forwarded a box containing stones worked by the Indians, stone hammers, etc., to the A.P.S.
Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Sutliff, Who will present a copy of the Geological Survey of Ohio.
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of geological survey of Pennsylvania. Is sending to Mr. Vaughan a copy of an engraving of William Penn, obtained by [George] Bancroft from London.
Washington, 1 p. and address. Forwards "two copies of Mr. [John Quincy] Adam's report and one of the Oregon report."
"On the insufficiency of Taylor's theorem . . . " by Charles Bonnycastle, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, S[ears] C. Walker. Publication in Transactions recommended.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Rich[ar]d C. Taylor, Ja[me]s C. Booth, Isaac Hays. Publication recommended.
A.D.S. 9p. and end. Printed: Du Ponceau, P.S. Historical account of APS (506.73:Am43),pp.143-156.
Gottingen, A.L.S. : J.Fr.L. Hausmann. 1p.and add., end. Thanks for publications.
Paris, D.S.: Derdine. 1p. In French. Concerning books for the society.
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Requests that his paper on the history of the APS be read - paper of June 24,1840. Printed: Du Ponceau, P.S. Historical account of APS (506.73:Am43),p.143-144.
1 p. and endorsement. L. Presents to the A.P.S.: second edition of Greenough's Geological map of England.
Para, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Portuguese.)
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Arago. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Bill for printing, $116.13.
Oak Hill, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Proc., I, no. 2. Wishes them sent to him as published. Has sent stones from Indian workshop to P. S. DuPonceau.
A.L.S. 3p. and end. In re Charles Thomson's letter of Nov.6, 1768 about Franklin and the APS. Printed: Du Ponceau, P.S. Historical accou4nt of the APS (506.73:Am443),pp.157-161. FILM54-61 FRAME136
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Notice of ship bound for Lisbon on July 4th, which could take cases for Royal Academy of Sciences.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp. and address. L.S. Duplicate. Book news.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for the Proceedings.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p. In German. Thanks for publications.
Worcester, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. The librarian of the A.A.S. wishes to have a catalogue or description of the A.P.S. library, in order that he may forward correct duplicates.
Paris, L.S.: S. Berthelot. 1p.,end.and add.:...Monsieur Warden. In French. Thanks for publications.
[Charles] Rümker of Hamburg, on the three comets. . . [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Sears C. Walker, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache. Publication in Transactions recommended.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: S.Berthelot 1p.,end.and add.: ...Monsieur Warden. In French. Thanks for publications on geology.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Returns two volumes of Journal H. of R. of Pennsylvania, with a "memorandum of the portions of which I wish to obtain copies." Wishes Journal of short session of August, 1793.
70 Fenchurch St., [London], 1 p. and address. L.S. Has received a report on the Smithsonian bequest. Forwards copy of Farmers' Journal containing account of British agricultural meeting at Cambridge.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms. S.: Flourens. 1p., end. and add.: "M.Warden" In French. Thanks for Proces-Verbaux.
Boston, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Forwards receipt for parcel from Smyrna for the society.
Florence, 2 pp. A.L.S. Inquires whether a number of books, sent to care of Davis and Brooks of New York over a year ago, have been received.
New Haven, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Remarks upon significance of Cochin-Chinese dictionary. Postscript to [Isaac] Lea concerning A.P.S. Transactions, V.
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges, for the Boston Society of Natural History, the receipt of A.P.S. Proceedings, I, pt. 12.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Instructions as to printing (his copies of portions of Journal of House of Representatives of Pennsylvania?).
Baltimore, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Enumerating the editions of John Beckmann.
Bound Brook, N.J., A.L.S. 1p.,end. Has forwarded APS publications.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: S.Berthelot 1p.,end.and add.: avec Soins de M.Warden. In French. Thanks for publications.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p. In German. Forwards publications.
Washington, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt for letter of July 31. Has seen [Peter] Force. Three sets of the Tracts have been forwarded.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Returns Journal of House of Representatives of Pennsylvania to the A.P.S.
N[ew] York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has received parcel and is sending enclosures to their respective destinations.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Flourens. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proces-Verbaux.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
London, 3 pp. and address. L.S. Remarks upon semi-annual meeting of the Vaughan Club. "Shall communicate your wishes to [Jared] Sparks for an Abridgment of [Benjamin] Farnklin's Life." FILM54-61 FRAME 137
Boston, A.L.S.: H.I.Bowditch. 2p.,end.and add. Will aid in exchanges between Europe and the APS.
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. List of "specimens in natural science" presented to the A.P.S. Mostly minerals from South and West. List printed in Pro., I, 278-279.
Boston, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thaddeus Mason Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Hartsville, [Pa.], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Returns thanks for the loan of certain books.
London, 1 p. and address. L.S. Is forwarding copies of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society for the A.P.S. and the Academy of Natural Sciences at Philadelphia.
. . . Hamburg, 3pp. A.Com.S.: C[harles] Rümker. Printed in full in minutes, November 20, 1840, Pro., I, 301-304.
Baltimore, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Thinks that Samuel Chew prevented him from having opportunity to examine the Mason and Dixon papers. Criticism of reprint of Laws of Maryland.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.,and Thadd[eu]s Wm. Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of John Vaughan. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
This item was removed from volume one of the Franklin Papers. July 6, 1972.
Philadelphia, Xerox of printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J. K. Kane. 1p.and end. (from original in Magyar Tudományos...) Thanks for publication.
. . . on the magnetic intensity and dip at Louisville and at Cincinnati, [Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Sears C. Walker. Publication of abstract advised.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Ja[me]s C. Booth. Publication in Transactions recommended.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. In re instruments imported from Munich for the observatory at Central High School.
A.D.S. 13p. and end. Copy of comment on Audubon-Wilson dispute, sent to Charles Waterton. Abstract appears in APS Proceedings, v.1,1840,272.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and receipted by Ja[me]s Taylor; Expenses for American philosophical society publications.
London, 1 p. and address. L.S. Forwards parcel from Royal Society for A.P.S.; also parcels for Professor Henry and Professor Bache. FILM 235 FRAME 40
Washington, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of September 15. Forwards designated congressional documents.
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding his "magic cyclovolute". Printed, in part, in Pro., I, 293.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add.and receipt by Jacob Snider, jr., end. Expense for forwarding society publications.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns thanks to Dr. Tidyman for autographs presented to the A.P.S.
Baltimore, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regarding auriphones (ear trumpets) for John Vaughan. Corrects statement made in previous letter concerning price of Dorsey's Laws of Maryland.
n.d., but between 7 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Three figures enclosed. Freeman guide 1212. Realms of Gold 1(3). See Pro., I, 271, 305.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Hays, Robley Dunglison. Publication of abstract advised.
[Philadelphia] 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: his edition of two medical books.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. Requests Mr. Vaughan to forward to him the books mentioned in letter of the first inst.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of October 3, and copies of Journal of House of Representatives of Pennsylvania.
"Descriptions of new species and genera of plants . . . " by Thomas Nuttall, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, B[enjamin] H Coates. Publication in Transactions recommended.
by Isaac Lea, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Philip H. NIcklin, Isaiah Lukens. Publication in Transactions recommended.
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents Epaphras Hoyt, Antiquarian researches, and A biographical memoir of the Rev. John Williams.
New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Encloses $35 to settle account and pay secretary.
Havre, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Eyries forwards four packages of books----sent by John Vaughan---to Warden in Paris.
Paris, L. 1p., end. In French. Forwards an example of the archives.
Royal Society, [London], 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: impression of the statue of Sir Isaac Newton.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has drawn on Petty Vaughan for 417 francs to pay for French journals.
New York, 2 pp. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Smith's History of New York.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Flourens. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for publications.
Boston, 2 pp. A.L.S. Forwards numbers of Journal of the Royal Geographical Society to the A.P.S.
Havre, L.S. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Forwards parcel from John Vaughan.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: P.Vaughan, Esqr. Thanks for publications.
"On the meteors of August," by C. G. Forshey, [Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: Sears C. Walker, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, R[obert] M. Patterson.
3 pp. and endorsement. D.
National Institute for the Promotion of the Sciences to Robley Dunglison, John K. Kane, Franklin Bache and Dallas Bache, 1840 November 6
Washington, A.L.S.: Francis markoe, Jr. Approved; J.R.Poinsett and J.K.Paulding. 1p.,end. Forwards constitution of institution to the APS. Asks aid in its establishement and development.
London, 1 p. L.S. Duplicate. Speech of the King of France "on the whole . . . pacific." Parcels unsafe unless regularly entered and receipted for.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Letterpress copy. Forwards APS publications and lists the persons and institutions to whom they should be forwarded.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of J.Vaughan, Esq. Thanks for Proceedings.
The Hague, L.S.: De Koch. 1p.,end. In Dutch. Thanks for publication.
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is leaving for Europe as agent of the A.A.S. and Boston Society of Natural History. Wishes to know if he can be of service to the A.P.S.
A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Relative to Mr. Du Ponceau's and his communications in re history of APS. Printed: Du Ponceau, P.S. Historical account of the APS (506.73:Am43),pp.162-3.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents copy of his essay on Fishes of the Firth of Forth.
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a Grammar of the German Language.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Flourens. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
Baltimore, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.Com.S. Remarks upon the construction of standard barometer, by Mr. James Green, of Baltimore. See Pro., I, 320.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.Hopkins 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.end.and add.: P.Vaughan, Esqr. Thanks for Transactions.
"Remarks on the dental system of the mastodon . . . " by W[illiam] E. Horner, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Isaac Hays. Publication in Transactions recommended.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presented to the A.P.S.: a volume of church music, printed for the blind.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nicholas Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Xerox of L.S.: Karoly Nagy. 1p.,end.and map. In Hungarian. (from originals in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Könyvtára.)
Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and end. In Hungarian. (from original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Konyvtára; 1968)
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Bentham. 1p.,end.and add.: ford.by Wm. Vaughan. Thanks for Transactions.
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards copies of last part of Proceedings of the Numismatic Society.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: B[enjamin] W. Richards and G[eorge] M. Wharton. 1p. and end. See APS Proceedings, I, 305-306.
West Chester, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Proceedings, nos. 11, 12, and 13, Wishes to obtain any of the earlier numbers yet available.
Florence, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether nearly fifty of his printed articles and four mss. papers, sent to the A.P.S. between 1815 and 1839, have ever arrived.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Natchez, Mississippi, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends set of South Western Journal. Natchez tornado. Mastodon bones.
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: James D. Forbes. 2p. Thanks for Transactions and lists missing pages in a volume.
Paris, 3pp. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Felix Lajard. (In French.) Forwards publications, listed herein, to the A.P.S.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end.and receipt by James Taylor. Expenses for forwarding society publications.
L. 1p. Forwards publications and acknowledges receipt of APS publications.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: Henry D. Rogers and Franklin Bache. 1p., end. See APS Proceedings, I, 319-320.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: R.M. Patterson, A.D. Bache, and Isaiah Lukens. 1p., end. See APS Proceedings, I, 315. Printed: APS Transactions, VI, 303
[Philadelphia], D.S.: B[enjamin] H. Coates. 3p. and end. See APS Proceedings, I, 318.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. News concerning subscriptions to journals and payments therefor.
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regarding various publications of the A.P.S. needed by the Massachusetts Historical Society to complete its collection.
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. Receipted bill for printing, $259.83.
Draft of laws reported by the committee to revise the laws of the society [ca.?]. A.D. in hand of Joshua F. Fisher. 1p.
Valencia, 1 p. and endorsement. Pr.D.S.: Franco de Sena Chocomeli, Secretary. (In Spanish.)
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea and B. H. Coates. 1p. See APS Proc., II, 3. Printed: APS Trans., VII, 283.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: J. K. Kane, R. M. Patterson, and N. Chapman. 2p. and end. See APS [Ms.] Minutes: Jan. 1, 1841, pp.105-106.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Librarian of A.P.S., Florence, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding books sent to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S. "The undersigned will dine together on the Birthday of Benjn Franklin 6 Jany 1841." Valuable for autographs. FILM 54-61 FRAME 138
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: P.Vaughan, Esqr. Thanks for Proceedings.
Rio, 3 pp. and endorsement. Copy of L. Forwards to the A.P.S.: a complete collection of Registra historica e geografica.
Librarian of A.P.S., Mexico, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Proceedings from March to July, 1840. Sends a specimen of manganate of zinc.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: P. Paris. (In French.) Sends to the A.P.S.: Mémoires, XV.
Paris, D.S.: Leopold. 1p.,end. In French. Publications for the society.
Paris, D.S.: Leopold. 1p.,end. In French. Books purchased for the society.
Florence, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has sent parcel of his books and pamphlets to A.P.S. Wishes to know if invoices of 1828, 1831, and 1833 arrived safely.
Savannah, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. William B. Stevens appointed to prepare a complete history of Georgia. Requests use to material in possession of A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of December 5, 1840. Encloses draft for $76.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and receipted by James Taylor. Freight on parcel sent to the society.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: G[eorge] Ord, Isaac Hays, and Geo[rge] Campbell. 1p., end. see APS Proceedings, II, 16.
Washington, 1 p. and address. L.S. Information regarding the Register of Debates (1824-1837), and other series of public documents.
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Presents a new edition of the Dictionary of the French Academy. Refers to Franklin. See APS Proceedings, II, 17. FILM54-67 FRAME 79
Cheng and Eng, made in 1836. University of Virginia, 7 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Printed in Pro., II, 22-28.
"Nineteen new species of Colimacea"; Philadelphia, D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin, R. Eglesfeld Griffith, and Isaac Hays. 1p., end. See APS Proc., II, 10-11. Printed: APS Trans. , VII, 455ff.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: A. D. Bache and S. C. Walker. 1p., end. See APS Proc.,II,10. Printed: APS Trans.,VIII,77
D. 1p. Rough note.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edm[un]d Balfour, Sec. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for publications. On same sheet is letter from P.Vaughan to [R.Hare?]; Feb. 6, 1841.
London, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards letter. On same sheet as letter forwarded: Royal college of surgeons of England to P.Vaughan; Feb. 5, 1841.
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Has received case containing A.P.S. Proceedings, no. 13. Statement of sums advanced, 1840-1841.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Winthrop. Acknowledges receipt of volume of Acrelius, loaned to him by the A.P.S.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Flourens. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for Proces-Verbaux.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.,end. Donates a volume of newspapers to the APS, the first English printed copies, done in China.
Paris, D.S.: Ledoren. 1p. In French. Books for the society.
Philadelphia, D.S.: E. Nulty, R. M. Patterson, and Henry Vethake. 8p., end. See APS Proc.,II, 18ff. Printed: APS Trans., VIII, 87ff.
A.L.S. 4p. Concerning arrangement and binding of papers for the A.P.S. Importance cannot be overstressed. Enclosed originally in A.P.S. report; March 5, 1841. See APS Proc., II, 35-36.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.Com.S. Relating to the formulae developed and used by him in his paper on the periodical meteors of August and November. See Pro., II, 35.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Book news. Wishes to subscribe to The National Intelligencer of Gales and Seaton.
Havre, L.S. 1p., end.and add. In French. Forwards parcel from John Vaughan.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: newspapers published in the English language, at Canton, China. See Pro., II, 29.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: Franklin Bache, J. K. Kane, and A. D. Bache. 3p., end. See also letter from Fisher to A.D.Bache; Feb. 19, 1841, which is part of this report. See APS Proc.,II,35-36.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin, R. Eglesfeld Griffith, and Isaac Hays. 1p., end. See APS Proc.,II,30. Printed: APS Trans., 8,163ff.
Read before the society on March 4, 1841. Document signed: Philip H. Nicklin, Isaac Hays. 1p. Ses A.P.S. Proceedings, vol. II, 30.
London, 1 p. and address. L.S. Sends parcel from Royal Society to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S. Copy. Transit instrument to be deposited for five years in observatory to be erected by the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., Vienna, 10 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Criticism of [Peter S.] DuPonceau's work on the Chinese language. FILM403 FRAME 150
Vienna, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Lists several donations to the library of the A.P.S. Is directing experiments with the pendulum. See Pro., II, 107.
Rio, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of books and newspapers. Has not received A.P.S. Transactions since 1837; has received only a few numbers of the Proceedings.
Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. In Hungarian. (from original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Konyvtára; 1968.)
Philadelphia, D. 1p.and end.: Receipted by Lawson; April 7, 1841. Approved by Isaac Hays and J.K. Kane.
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend A.P.S. meeting, and requests Dr. Patterson to "bring forward... one or two motions" on his behalf.
Librarian of A.P.S., Berlin, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of October 31, 1840, together with books.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: Franklin Bache, J. K. Kane, and A. D. Bache. 3p., end. See APS [Ms.] Minutes: April 2, 1841, p.132.
Librarian of A.P.S., Rome, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of September, 1840. Concerning meetings of Italian scientific societies.
Gottingen, A.L.S.: J.Fr.L.Hausmann. 1p.and add. Is forwarding publication and thanks for proceedings.
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards a parcel and savings bank reports. The former will be sent to the A.P.S.
London, 1 p. and address. L.S. Sends copies of 24th. Annual Report of Savings Bank to John Vaughan for distribution. Has sent cast of medal of General Washington struck in 1805.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends minutes [of Presbyterian General Assembly] for 1839 and 1840 to the A.P.S.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thadd[eu]s Wm.Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of John Vaughan, Esq. Thanks for Transactions.
Alexandria, La., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards several communications (seemingly missing) to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Sears C. Walker, R.M. Patterson, 1p. and end. See APS Proc.,II,59. Printed: APS Trans. IX, 33ff.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Sears C. Walker, R.M. Patterson, and Ge[orge] M. Justice. 1p. and end. See APS Proc.,II, 50. Printed: APS Trans. VIII, 141.
Gottingen, A.L.S.: J.Fr.L.Hausmann. 1p.and add., end. Thanks for Transactions and notifies the APS of publication en route.
D. 1p.and end.
Yale Coll[ege], New Haven, 2 pp. A.L.S. Sends engraved head of his father, together with "a short notice of his history" by Professor Kingsley. Franklin letter at Hartford. FILM54-61 FRAME139
Savannah, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Thanks A.P.S. for volumes presented to the Georgia Historical Society. Progress of William B. Stevens on the History of Georgia.
Washington city, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Relative to an article on the barometer for the Society's Transactions.
Xerox of L. 1p. In French. (from original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Konyvtára.) Acknowledgment of receipt of publications.
Philadelphia; Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: A.Oersted. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
[Copenhagen], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: H. Orsted. Presents to the A.P.S.: Memoirs, VIII, and other listed items.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thadd[eu]s Wm.Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of J. Vaughan, Esq. Thanks for Transactions.
Hamburg, A.L.S. 1p.,receipted by J.A. Latimer, add.,and end. Freight on forwarding society publications.
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Glad to hear that John is recovering. Encloses list of books in box for the A.P.S.
Louisville, 1 p. and address. L. Unsigned. Copy. Extract only. Donates "large collection of Western and Southern plants" to the A.P.S.
Washington, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Orders A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., III and IV. With regard to Mr. Hassler's paper on the barometer.
Printed L.filled in in Ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end. Thanks for the Transactions and Proceedings.
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add., end. Will be happy to continue forwarding society publications.
Lancaster, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Forwards original ms. of his review of Professor [James P.] Espy's theory of storms, for consideration by the A.P.S.
----, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Name of gentleman "who offered...to effect an exchange of fossils" was Professor Toggetti of Florence.
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 1p.and add.: Forwarded by Wm.Vaughan. In French. Thanks for publications.
President of A.P.S., Kentmere, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a piece of stone taken from the summit of Monnt Blanc, and six inches of the tusk of a sword fish.
Librarian of A.P.S., Washington, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Mr. Hassler's paper on the barometer, together with drawings, will soon be ready. Requests A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., III and IV.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.end.and add.: P.Vaughan... Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
[Philadelphia] D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau and R. M. Patterson. 1p. and end. See APS Proceedings, II, 69-70.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: C.Roach Smith. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for publications.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends French statistical works to the A.P.S. See Pro., II, 87.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.Hopkins. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Boston, A.L.S.: Geo. B. Emerson, Sec. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Treasurer of A.P.S., Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of several letters, documents, and reports sent by Mr. Vaughan. Hopes he has recovered from his illness.
1 p. Presents to the A.P.S.: a bust, in the name of Chief Justice Gibson.
L-6 Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of box (contents not noted).
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of box of books. Encloses draft for $60.20, in payment for same.
Moscow, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Dr. Renard. (In French.) Sends to A.P.S.: Bulletin, no. 1-4, 1840; no. 1, 1841.
Boston, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: E.S.Dixwell. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Promises to forward to the A.P.S.: American Archives as far as published (three Volume).
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has paid for A.P.S. Transactions, VII, pt. 3, for estate of the late Mr. Winthrop.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Treasurer of A.P.S., Natchez, 3 pp. and address. Acknowledges receipt of Proceedings of A.P.S. Flattered at attention paid to his "own humble efforts." Introduces J. W. Monette.
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards to the APS the charts of the Pacific Ocean which J.Vaughan requested and Krusenstern was glad to give.
London, A.L.S.: W.A. Graham. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
de Roenne, Baron to John Vaughan, 1841 June 16
Wilmington, Del., 1 p. A.L.S. The Prussian minister of instruction, Mr. Eichorn, wishes information concerning the American Philosophical Society.
D. 1p. Draft.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: Dr. N. Chapman, R. M. Patterson, and B. W. Richards. 8p. and end. Mentions John Quincy Adams. See APS Proceedings, II, 77.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson, and A. D. Bache. 1p., end. See EPS Proc., II, 74. Printed: APS Transactions, VIII, 155ff.
[Philadelphia] D. 1p. and end. See APS Proc., II, 77.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow Transactions of the London Society of Arts, LII, 1838. FILM 235 FRAME 10
Boston, 1 p. and address. L.S. Will forward package to the Asiatic Society of Calcutta by the Concordia.
Savannah, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. In re Work on The History of Georgia. Thanks the A.P.S. for cooperation.
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Answer to letter from Mr. Bache concerning foreign members of the A.P.S.
Rio, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledge receipt of designated issues of A.P.S. Transactions and Proceedings, for which he sends "one bag of excellent coffee."
Leghorn, 1 p. A.L.S. Has forwarded packets sent to him to their respective addresses. Wishes to be remembered to Mr. DuPonceau.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D. Requesting permission of city councils to use $2,500 deposited for erection of an observatory in astronomical and magnetic researches.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regarding package to be forwarded from A.P.S. to Mr. Navarrete in Madrid.
New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Requests payment of amount due to his father by the A.P.S. Father very busy drawing quadrupeds. Death of his wife.
"Freshwater and land shells"; Philadelphia, June 30, 1841. D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin and Isaac Hays. 1p., end. See APS Proceedings, II, 81-83.
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. In his father's absence, leaves with Mr. Vaughan a letter to laid before the A.P.S.
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Trustees of the New York State Library will accept A.P.S. Transactions, o.s., I-VI, and last six volumes of n.s.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F. Arago. 1p.and add. In French. Thanks for publication.
Princeton, N. J., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates two volumes of American biography "lately published by me." Is pleased at "evidence. . . of reviving zeal" of the A.P.S.
President of the A.P.S. New York 1p., address and endorsement. The New York Historical Society presents to the A.P.S.: Collections, ser. ii, I.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow A Short Description of New Netherlands, and to complete set of A.P.S. "historical publications."
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The London Electrical Society presents a complete set of its Transactions to the A.P.S.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W[illia]m Rees. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
A.D.S. 1p.and end.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: A. D. Bache and Isaiah Lukens. 1p. end. See APS Proceedings, II, 81.
[Philadelphia] D. 1p., end. See APS Proc., II, 85-86.
Buenos Aires, 3 pp. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of "Journal" of the A.P.S.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a volume of early records of the Presbyterian church in the United States.
London, 1 p. and endorsement, L. in 3d. per. Presents his work, What to Observe, to the A.P.S. See Pro., II, 99.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Julian R. Jackson. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
St. Petersburg, Printed L.S.: C.Tchesckine. 1p..,end.: R.D[unglison]. In French. Forwards publication.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Lindley. 1p.,end.and add.: care of Wm. Vaughan, Esq. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Paris, Printed D.filled in in ms. 1p. In French. Received publications from the society.
Venice, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Italian.) --- 1 p. English translation. Transmits copy of his treatise upon the electrotype. See Pro., II, 198. Covering letter was printed in APS Proceedings, IX, 372. For plates illustrating the document, see oversize box of Archives under same date and entry.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. A.P.S. will bid for museum property at coming auction sale, if committee on city property will recommend purchase of Philosophical Hall.
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards parcels for the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R.M. Patterson and B.W.Richards. 3p. and end.
David Bailie Warden to John Vaughan, 1841 August 9
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add.: Henry Seybert, end. Business of the society's.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges letter of May 19, and packet for Royal Academy of Sciences in Lisbon, which he has forwarded.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Böckh. 1p.,end. In German. Forwards publications.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Böckh. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for publications.
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 1p. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Gottingen, A.L.S.: J.Fr.L.Hausmann. 1p.,end.and add. Forwards publications and thanks for Proceedings and Transactions.
Philadelphia, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to donation, by Piere de Gotz, of a German translation of Admiral [Alexander] Schischkow's Researches into Languages.
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Baron Watckenow(?) 1p., end. and add. In French. Thanks for APS publications.
Secretary of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards letter from the secretary of the Institut [de France], acknowledging receipt of A.P.S. Transactions.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Flourens. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Shall make a report tomorrow evening.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning offer by Mr. Rogers of approved interest bearing notes in settlement $90,000 mortgage on museum property.
Paris, 1 p. A.L.S. "Please to inform Mr. Vaughan and the secretaries of the Philosophical Society that I never refused to receive and distribute the Transactions &c."
Petty Vaughan to John Vaughan, 1841 August 31
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Duplicate. Messers Seybert, Pepper, and Collins returning from Europe with packages for the A.P.S. Change of ministry in England.
Phila., L.S. 6p. and end. Relative to the publishing of his paper and that of J.F.Fisher on the history of the APS. Draft of letter in 506.73:Am4xdu.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Rogers offers approved notes, falling due at 4 month intervals, against $90,000 mortgage on museum property.
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: a letter and two articles found among his father's papers.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thadd[eu]s Wm.Harris, Librarian. 1p.end.and add. Thanks for forwarding volume from Imperial academy of sciences of St. Petersburg.
arising out of the report upon the Massachusetts survey, and its printing in the Bulletin of the [American] Philosophical Society. Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. Com.S.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends several copies of Report of the Bowditch library.
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "Engineer Department" presents to the A.P.S.: papers on the subject of bitumen and its uses. See Pro., II, 99.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.I. Desires to free museum property, recently purchased by American Philosophical Society, from encumbrance of mortgage.
Penzance, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.J.Glenwood, Sec. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Desires return of two silver goblets and cestus, loaned by him to A.P.S.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards copy of vol. III, no. 9 (of what?) to Vaughan. Finds that Carvill, the bookseller, has five sets of vol. III, from 1 to 9 inclusive.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: two volumes of his Lectures on the Old Testament.
Stockholm, A.L.S.: Jac. Berzelius. 1p.,end.and In French. Thanks for publications.
London, [read] Printed L.filled in in ms. Bannett 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
New York, A.D.S. 1p. and end.
----, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. "I send the only copy I have to spare of the work upon the use of Bitumen."
Hartsville, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of note. Will loan "books alluded to" (not named) to Mr. DuPonceau.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. With regard to refund of $5.82 customs duty on a package for the A.P.S.
Navy Commissioner's Office, [Washington], 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Returns thanks for information furnished by John Vaughan concerning charts of the Pacific Ocean in his possession.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Arago. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proces-Verbaux.
Liverpool, A.L.in 3rd.P. 4p.,end. by J.Vaughan. Presents copy of his edition of Absop's Fables, translated into Chiness by his brother, Robert Thom.
the press on which B.Franklin worked while in England; [Philadelphia] D.S.: J. K. Kane and Jos. Hopkinson. 1p., end. For letter, see F.P., vol. 78, no. 62. See APS Proceedings, II, 105. FILM 54-64 FRAME 244
Phila., L.S. 1p. and add. His recommendation in re report of Com. on his paper and that of Mr. Fisher about history of APS.
New York, 1 p. and address. L.S. Forwards copy of a new chart of the Bahama banks "for your acceptance."
Lille, L.S.: F. Chon(?). 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publications and forwards their publication.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Rees. 1p.,end. Thanks for the Proceedings.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Attorneys for Nathan Dunn give receipt for $10,934.50, for purchase of Museum property by the A.P.S.
D. 1p.and end.by J.K.Kane.
D.S.: W.E. Horner, J. P. Wetherill, and P. B. Goddard. 1p., end. See APS Proceedings, II, 109-111.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings.
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Messrs. Lewis and Fraley to act as appraisers for valuing property on 5th. street near Chestnut.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms. S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end.and add.: William Vaughan. Thanks for the Proceedings and Transactions.
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: a pamphlet from the Numismatic Society of Lonson.
Philadelphia, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Geo[rge] Campbell, Sec. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for publications.
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. (In French.) Acknowledging receipt of designated volumes of Transactions and Proceedings of the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 4 pp. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter from Mr. [J. G.] Schwartz. Discussion of the Chinese system of writing. FILM 403 FRAME 161
Boston, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thaddeus Mason Harris. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: A. D. Bache and R. M. Patterson. 2p., end. See APS Proceedings, II, 118.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisele. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
A.D.S. 1p.,end.and end.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. The secretary of the National Institution acknowledges receipt of letter of August 20, and package from A.P.S.
L.S.: W.A. Graham. 1p.,end.and add.: By favour of P.Vaughan, Eqr. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edmund R. Daniell. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Washington, 1 p. A.L.S. Forwards Vaughan a copy of the State of Commerce. Census for 1840 not yet completed.
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: P.Vaughan, Esqr. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Thanks Vaughan for note which informed him "of the arrival of a number of interesting scientific publications."
Philadelphia, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Offers to the A.P.S.: painting "emblematic of the Union of our States." FILM 235 FRAME 11
Boston, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Forwards a box of pamphlets from Calcutta for the A.P.S., Which had been held in the Boston custom house.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Webster, secretary of state, has directed that a facsimilie of the Declaration of Independence be furnished the A.P.S.
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Presents copy of his treatise on Berkeley's theory of vision to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsements. Requests Mr. Patterson or Mr. Kane to submit information regarding $2,500 deposited by the city with the A.P.S. for astronomical observatory.
Philadelphia, 5 pp. and endorsement. Dr.L.S. Account of observatory fund.
A.D.S. 1p.and end.
"Descriptions and notices of new and rare plants"; [Philadelphia] D.S.: Isaac Lea, Geo. B. Wood, and Jas. C. Booth. 1p. See APS Proc., II, 128. Printed: APS Trans., VIII, 251.
U.S. Mint, [Philadelphia], Friday, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Respecting Mr. [Nathan] Dunn's lease of the museum room.
[Hanover, N.H.], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests the donation of publications of the A.P.S. for newly-founded Northern Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Philadelphia, 6 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Account of observatory fund.
[Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsements. D.S.: Levi Hollingsworth. Copy. Request that A.P.S. repay $2,500 to city treasury, originally granted for erection of observatory.
L.S.: W. A. Graham. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: a box containing three volumes of the American Archives.
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. The London Electrical Society presents to the A.P.S.: Proceedings, part iii.
----, ----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.I. Suggests that notice regarding experiments on the subject of Dr. S. Brown's paper be deferred to a future time.
[ca.]. A.D. 1p.
Document in hand of John Vaughan. General physical description: 7-1/2x4
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Regarding reimbursement of $2,500 to the city treasury by the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Encloses a letter handed to him at a meeting of the council of the Historical Society, found among the papers of the late John Vaughan.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea and Rich[ar]d C. Taylor. 1p., end. See APS Proc., II, 137. Printed: APS Trans., VIII, 273ff.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Horticultural Society wishes to cancel lease of part of A.P.S. hall before same is sold to the city.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends copy of will of Mr. John Vaughan. Is separating Mr. Vaughan's personal papers from those belonging to A.P.S.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Charleston, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents to the A.P.S.: four volumes of Statutes of South carolina.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Richards and Mr. Patterson will be unable to attend meeting of the committee this morning. Have agreed upon a course to be proposed to Mr. Wharton.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for the Proceedings.
Washington, A.L.S.: Francis Markoe, Jr. 1p.,end.and add. Concerning publications of the institute. Refers to A.D.Bache.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: P.Vaughan, Esqr. Thanks for Proceedings.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John J. Bennett. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. "the copy owned by the late Mr. Vaughan of Chantrey's bust of William Vaughan of London, his Brother."
[London], 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. The Society of Arts returns thanks for A.P.S. Proceedings, no. 19.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edmund R. Daniell. 1p.,end. Thanks for APS "Journal".
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of note of 28th. "I shall be very proud to have the agency of the Philosophical Society in Philadelphia."
Bellevue, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Apology for delinquency in payment of his dues to the A.P.S.
Paris, D.S.: J. J. Ledoren. 1p.and end. In French. Duplicate. Purchases for the society.
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Encloses a pamplet for the A. P. S. "Postages heretofore paid by me will be included in my a/c against the Socy."
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Proceedings for 1840-41. Regarding deposit of his memoir on the mineral chamelion with the A.P.S. library.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has advised Mr. Ord that packages from the Geographical Society and the Zoölogical Society are at the custom house.
jr., to American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 3 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. ". . . is prepared to execute to the American Philosophical Society, as far as practicable, the Trust confided to him by the will of the late Mr. John Vaughan."
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Notice of package for Society, directed to the care of John Vaughan, held at the custom house.
London, 1p., address and endorsement. Announcement of twelfth annual meeting of B.A.A.S. to be held at Manchester in June.
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Theodore Wylie, who wishes "to examine a recent number of the Bulletin of the French Institute."
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.I. Acceptance of explanation by Dr. Wylie of causes of delinquency in payment of his dues to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Offers to put Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin's printing press in proper order at his own expense. See Pro., II, 148. FILM54-61 FRAME140
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests bill for amount due by the Rev. William H. Furness to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Invitation to attend discourse by Job R. Tyson, at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, on Monday the 21st.
D.S. 3 items pertaining to this sale. Various sizes. Cf. Minutes, Feb. 18, 1842.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has Marsden's Numismata Orientalia from A.P.S. library.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards parcels from Royal Society and Royal Geographical Society.
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding books belonging to A.P.S. loaned to him by the late John Vaughan.
Treasurer of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Statement of his accounts with the late John Vaughan. Acknowledges letters from Mr. DuPonceau. Congratulates Mr. Ord on his appointment as librarian of A.P.S.
1 p. and endorsement. The secretary of the College of Physicians states the terms of annual rental of rooms for meetings.
Secretary of A.P.S., Fenchurch Street, [London], 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges resolutions condolence passed by the A.P.S. upon the death of his brother.
A.D.S. 1p.,end.by G.Ord,and end. This was not paid, but donated by Elliott, cf. Minutes, April 15, 1842.
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Arrangements as to European business of A.P.S since the death of John Vaughan. Thinks new corn law will operate favorably to the United States.
London, 2 pp. L.S. Duplicate. Arrangements as to European business of A.P.S. since the death of John Vaughan. Thinks new corn law will operate favorably to the United States.
London, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Details as to distribution of books sent per British Queen.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Geo[rge] Campbell. 2p. , end. See APS Proc., II, 151.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: Sears C. Walker and R. M. Patterson. 1p., end. See APS Proc., II, 149-150. Printed: APS Trans., IX, 33 ff.
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsements. L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: two parcels from the Linnean Society of London.
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that the facilities of the A.P.S. library be extended to Mr. Borden, superintendent of the Massachusetts survey.
Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. N. 1p. enclosure. The British consul encloses record of the death of Mr. William Baker.
jr., to George Ord, Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp,. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter of inquiry as to part played by the late John Vaughan in obtaining subscriptions for, and printing of, DuPonceau's Chinese Essay.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has left casts of new fossil genus of quadrupeds near hall door of A.P.S.
D.S. 2p.attest.: Franklin Bache and P.S. DuPonceau,end.by George Ord.,and end.
jr., to John K. Kane, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests thta Mr. Kane present a number of books, "lately Mr. Vaughan's," to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding books and pamphlets, formerly belonging to Mr. Vaughan, to be given the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends Catalogue of Dr. Williams Library to the A.P.S., the same to be presented in the name of Mr. Petty Vaughan.
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Ord to deliver a copy of [Samuel] Kidd's China to Mr. DuPonceau.
Librarian of A.P.S., 1p., West Haverford, address and endorsement. A.L.S. Paid Mr. Vaughan $11.09 for set of the Astronomische Nachrichten, and $5.00 dues for A.P.S on December 17, 1841.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding proper procedure in calling a meeting of the historical and literary committee.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Laments "the loss that Society and our family has sustained by the death of" John Vaughan. Congratulates Mr. Ord upon appointment as his successor.
jr., to George Ord, [Philadelphia], 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Explains the terms of his recent donations of books to the A.P.S.
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: London Electrical Society, Proceedings, part iv.
--, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has "looked in vain" for original list of subscriptions to the Chinese work, but encloses copy of the same.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement, A.N.S. Requests Mr. Ord to meet the committee on purchase and sale at 4.30 this afternoon.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests historical and literary committee to submit evidence relative to the expenses of printing Mr. DuPonceau's essay on the Chinese language.
Boston, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: E.S.Dixwell. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., L.S. Has forwarded three volumes of Transactions of British Association [for the Advancement of Science] to the A.P.S.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.by A.D.B[ache] and add. Thanks for Transactions.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John H. Redfield. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
D. 2 items, one in hand of G. Ord.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson, G. Ord, B. W. Richards and N. Chapman. 12p., end.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow Houdon's bust of Washington for a week, to be used as a model by his son.
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. Requests that Dr. Harlan be allowed to have moulds of bones. Endorsed by Mr. Ord, "Could not be found."
Librarian of A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement A.L.S. Introducing Professor W. M. Chauvenet of the U. S. Navy, who "desires to obtain some works on magnetism."
Moscow, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Dr. Renard. (In French.) Sends to the A.P.S.: Bulletin, nos. 2-4, 1841; no. 1, 1842.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests information as to use of $2,500 advanced by the city to the A.P.S. in 1835 as observatory fund.
Chestnut Street, [Philadelphia,]. 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents bill to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that he may be notified when certain bones may be seen, as he will then inform Mr. Lyell.
Brussels, A.L.S.: Quetelet. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Requests that A.P.S. forward package from London, supposedly intended for the National Institution, to Colonel Abert.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. Has forwarded four packets of Edinburgh Observations, one each for A.P.S., Professor Loomis, Girard College, and New Jersey College.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Ord to assist Lieutenant Rich, who wishes some information concerning the members of the Society for Professor Caldwell.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers "a parcel of casts of fossils" to the A.P.S.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has shipped a box of periodicals to Havre and another to London. Encloses bills of lading for the same.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests loan of Transactions of Royal Philosophical Society for 1829.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. " . . . I have been much occupied and with good success in the extension of my electrical researches." FILM 235 FRAME 12
A.D.in hand of George Ord. 1p.and end. Extracted from the minutes.
"Supplementary observations on the storm..." [Philadelphia]. Document signed: A. D. Bache and R. M. Patterson. 1p. and end. See APS Proceedings, II, 185. Printed: APS Transactions, VIII, 305.
[Philadelphia] D.S. Sears C. Walker, R. M. Patterson, and E. Otis Kendall. 1p. and end. See APS Proceedings, II, 185. Printed: APS Transactions, VIII, 307.
"Supplimentary observations on the storm...20th Dec. 1836"
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of joint letters to his uncle and himself, in re accounts of the A.P.S.
Manchester, 1 p. and endorsement A.N.S.: Peter Clare, Secretary. Sends to the A.P.S.: Memoirs, series ii, VI.
Librarian of A.P.S., Louisville, Ky., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends parcel of plants of Kentucky to cabinet of the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow London Zoological Society, Transactions, I.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Thinks a quorum possible for meeting at 3.30 p. m., at which time leases can be exchanged.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Florence, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards five of his pamphlets to the A.P.S. (For titles see letter.)
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. Has shipped case for Brussels on board British Queen to Antwerp.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regrets to note that Ord "is a little angry with" him. Detailed explanation of charge of $2.31 on package of June 1.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends review of [Albert] Gallatin's work on the Indian languages, extracted from the Journal of the Historical Society of Paris, the same to be presented to the A.P.S.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges letter ordering the Catalogue of Stars and has written to Professor [H. C.] Schumacher for it. Has renewed order for L[iver]pool periodicals.
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Returns volume of American Tracts taken in the name of A. D. Bache, but wishes to extend loan of the same.
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow Mr. [Samuel] Breck's Account of Continental Money from the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, D.S.: G.M. Wharton, H. J. Williams, J. Francis Fisher, and Geo. W.Smith. 7p. and end. See APS Proc., II, 197.
London, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. Society of Antiquaries of London presents Archaeologia, XXIX.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for loan of bones of Megalonyx jeffersonii, by permission of the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Recommends Mr. John Foster, formerly in the service of Mr. Vaughan, to take care of the hall, in place of Mr. Warren, deceased.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The...city solicitor is "directed ...to receive from the A.P.S...$2,500 with interest, loaned to the Society by th ...city of Philadelphia."
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Copy. Copy of Carvill and Company's account with D. B. Warden.
A.D.S. 1p.and end.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns volumes borrowed from the A.P.S. library.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Motives of Mr. Kane in reference to the purchase of the museum property by the A.P.S. Its financial history.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: G.E.Dennes 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Moscow, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Dr. Renard. (In French.) Sends to the A.P.S.: Bulletin, no. 2, 1842.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges letters of April 27 and 29. Sends seventeen brochures to the A.P.S.
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Request that Megalonyx bones be delivered to Dr. [Richard] Harlan.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
A.L.S.: Charles V. Walker. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Librarian of A.P.S., New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Acknowledges receipt of package from the Royal Society. Will be glad to continue with Mr. Ord the friendly relations formerly enjoyed with Mr. John Vaughan.
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of Statistics of the United States. Read August 19, 1842
D. 29 items. Many in hand of G.Ord. Various sizes. FILM54-66 FRAME 119
Philadelphia, D.S.: Hartman Kuhn, G. M. Wharton, T. I. Wharton, and Sears C. Walker. 3p. and end. See APS Proc., II, 205.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson and A. D. Bache. 1p., end. See APS Proc., II, 201.
London, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: John J. Bennett. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Subjoins statement of observatory fund.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. Dr.L.I. Subjoins statement of observatory fund.
Librarian of A.P.S., Linnean Society, London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The librarian of the Linnean Society requests A.P.S. Proceedings, nos. 6 and 9, to complete set.
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to see the minutes of the last meeting of the A.P.S., and those of May, 1841.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson, Isaac Hays, and Franklin Bache. 7p. and end. See APS Proc. II, 205-206.
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. address and endorsement. Request to borrow a volume of the Transactions of the Royal Society.
Florence, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Expects American scientists at meeting in Padua in October. Regrets death of John Vaughan. Will send last volumes of his Fauna to A.P.S. through Mr. Ord.Printed: APS Proceedings, Vo1.90, December 1846.
D.S.: Franklin Bache and P.S. DuPonceau. 2p.,end.
Secretary of A.P.S., Hamburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sorry to hear of the death of Mr. John Vaughan. Concerning distribution of A.P.S. Transactions for Germany, Denmark, and Russia.
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: S. Berthelot. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, VIII, pt. i.
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. one of Mr. ord's parcels has been placed on board the British Queen; others on the bark Empress, for Gibraltar.
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: F. Arago. 1p., end. and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards packet to A.P.S., containing publications of several learned societies. Has distributed Transactions and Proceedings of A.P.S. sent via the Gladiator.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses a line from his uncle. Statement of contents of parcels he is forwarding.
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding subscription of A. P. S. to L'Institut. Organization of the latter.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Ehrenberg. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns fossil bones of Megalonyx to A.P.S. Requests return of his memoir on Orycterotherium missouriense.
President of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Invitation from the consul of France to attend the funeral of the Duke of Orleans.
New York, D.S.: Geo[rge] Carvell. 1p.end.and end.
Washington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards maps and charts to the library of the A.P.S. See Pro., II, 214.
Boston, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: E.S. Dixwell. 1p.,end.: A.D.B[ache], and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Macao, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his Easy Lessons in Chinese.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards two packets to A.P.S., one from the Royal Asiatic Society. Congratulations upon maintenance of peace between United States and England.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges letter of 5th. Is forwarding parcel containing 14 faciculi of the Italian Fauna, no. xvi to xxix.
Moscow, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Dr. Renard. (In French.) Sends to the A.P.S.: Bulletin, no. 3, 1842.
Librarian of A.P.S., Western Reserve College, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Directions for sending two volumes of Edinburgh Observations to Western Reserve College.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding Dobson's seeming inability to meet his debts. Mr. Penington to take charge of package for Hector Bossange. Asks Ord's private opinion about Dobson.
Rio de Janeiro, L.S.: J[ose] Silvestre Rebello. 1p. end.and add. Thanks for APS Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Rees. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edmund R. Daniell. 1p.,end.: A.D.B[ache], and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: A. D. Bache and R. M. Patterson. 1p., end.
M2003-36. Purchsed from Steve Resnick with Michaux Funds, September 2003
Phildelphia. Secretary of the APS sending a letter to his counterpart at ANS thanking the same for the present of the Proceedings of the ANS, vol. 1 for June and July 1842.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Proceedings, no. 22, which have all been distributed as directed.
Department of State, Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Department of State forwards designated government publications to the A.P.S.
"On two storms...in the month of Feb. 1842."
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents his account, including Petty Vaughan's expenditures for 1841, to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson, E Otis Kendall, and A. D. Bache. 1p., end.
Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents bust of the late Mr. John Vaughan to the A.P.S.
Turin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Joseph Gené 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison] and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards Mr. Ord his paper. Wishes to borrow Transactions of the Royal Society for 1838.
"On new freshwater and land shells;" [Philadelphia] D.S.: Isaac Hays, T.R. Peale, and G. Ord. 1p. See APS Proc., II, 232.
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents copies of three works by George Field to the A.P.S.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. J. Hamilton. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Ord to have Mr. Hays sign the report on his paper before the Friday meeting of the A.P.S.
A.L.S. 1p., and add., end. torn Sends ancient coins. Refers to John Vaughan and other friends.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will be in Philadelphia in a week, at which time he will settle for packages from Paris. Princeton has not received the Annales de chimie since December, 1841. FILM 235 FRAME 13
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions of the APS.
L.S.: W.A.Graham. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Treasurer of the A.P.S., London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Understands that some trunks of Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin's papers have been recovered, containing letters of members of the Vaughan family. Requests copies. FILM54-61 FRAME141
Charleston, S. C., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter from Mr. Ord. "I am glad to know you have found the Autographs."
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.Hopkins. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regrets that Dr. Morton will be unable to lecture before the A.P.S. due to illness.
Göttingen, A.L.S.: J.Fr.L. Hausmann. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.,end.by J.K.Kane, and add., end. Asks payment for bill due M. W. Baldwin.
Philadelphia, D. 1p.and end. FILM54-66 FRAME118
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Received from Mr. [John] Vaughan in June, 1840, $200 for portrait of Mr. [Joel R.] poinsett.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Demand that A.P.S. return $2,500 observatory fund to city; otherwise suit for recovery will be instituted.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards letter from [Edward] Olmsted, in re claim of city for $2,500 against the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia] D. 1p. and end.
Newcastle, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Hutton and Edward Charlton. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. A.P.S. put upon the distribution list of the Literary Age.
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Approves appointment of M. Bossange as agent of the Society. Has distributed memoir of Professor Bache to persons to whom it was directed.
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Duplicate. Approves appointment of M. Bossange as agent of the Society. Has distributed memoir of Professor Bache to persons to whom it was directed.
"Description of new freshwater shells"; Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Hays, S. G. Morton, and T. R. Peale. 1p._4 end.
D.S. 1p.and end. This was ordered by Dr. Chapman.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Rees. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
----, ----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Declines invitation to furnish a paper for the centennial celebration of the American Philosophical Society.
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Does not think he has been paid twice for work on a index for the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Copy. The chairman of the committee on trust funds inquires of the city solicitor as to the acceptability of a bond for $2,500, payable in ten years, with interest half yearly at 6 per cent per annum.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Scientific memoirs subscribed to by the A.P.S. Is sending parcel in a box to Mr. [John] Penington, on packet the 8th. inst.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a work by his friend, Luke Howard.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The city solicitor is instructed to accept terms offered by A.P.S. in letter of January 2, for settlement of debt due by A.P.S. to city of Philadelphia.
[London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. The London Electrical Society forwards its Proceedings to the A.P.S.
L-8 Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning mistake in accounts of the publication committee of the A.P.S.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John H. Redfield. 1p.,end.: A.D.B[ache] and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Paris, D.S.: A. Morely. 1p.,end.: "pour monsr. Ord", and end. In French.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings.
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.,end.and end.by Jno.Penington.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: N. Chapman, G. Ord, and Geo. W. Smith. 1p.; end. FILM 54-62 FRAME93
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns bill of lading for proper endorsement.
L.S.: Francis Whishaw. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow the Society's copy of Bishop [William] White's address upon Girard College.
New York, A.D.S. 1p.and add.: [George O]rd, end.
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of [January] 21st. Has obtained two boxes from the custom house, and has forwarded them to Mr. Ord.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of [January] 28th., together with a box for Paris, "which has been attended to."
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John J. Bennett. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Walnut St., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Ord's attendance at meeting of committee on Mr. [Joseph] Parker's mortgage.
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns five volumes of Hansard's Parliamentary debates to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: F. Fraley, Sam. Breck, Hartman Kuhn, and Henry J. Williams. 4p. and end. See APS Proc., II, 252-253.
Fredericksburg, Va., 2 pp., address and endorsement. Circumstances attending the donation to the A.P.S. of the autograph correspondence of General [George] Weedon.
Fredericksburg, Va., 1p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S.: "some very interesting and authentic papers" concerning the public career of his father, General Hugh Mercer. See Pro., II, 254.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to send the African Repository to the A.P.S. Library. See Pro., II, 254.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. With regard to the return of some books (not named) to the A.P.S. library. Sends first number of L'Institut to complete the volume.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges of letter of the 20th. Box has been shipped to Havre "long ago." Regrets illness of Mr. Penington.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton College, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Brought two books to Philadelphia, intending to return them to A.P.S., but they were packed and taken back to Princeton. FILM 235 FRAME 14
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The city solicitor of Philadelphia inquires whether the A.P.S. will deliver a bond for the amount owing by them to the city.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jussieu, Milne-Edwards and E.Chevreul. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to meet Mr. Ord in order to explain some of John Vaughan's accounts.
[Hanover, N. H., ] --, 2pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Northern Academy of Arts and Sciences, through its secretary, solicits a set of the A.P.S. Transactions.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: N. Chapman, J. K. Kane, F. Fraley, John Ludlow, and R. Dunglison. 2p. and end. Mentions B. Franklin. See APS Proc., II, 255-256. FILM54-63 FRAME94
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will send three numbers of journals requested together with some other parcels and letters of thanks to the A.P.S.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Concerning parcels sent to A.P.S. and A. D. Bache via the Thomas P. Cope.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Frederic De Peyster. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Calcutta, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: H.Pritchington 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests acknowledgment of receipt of package from Col. [Hugh] Mercer of Virginia.
Amsterdam, L.S.: Vrolik. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions and forwards publication.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether the Athenaeum can secure a five or six year lease of the rooms now being occupied by them.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French). Acknowledges receipt of letters of November 13, 1842 and January 20, 1843. Instructions being observed. Book news.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. Pr.L. Circular letter of invitation to the centennial celebration.
Boston, A.L.S.: H.I.Bowditch. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions Have several parcels from London for the APS, Franklin institute, DuPonceau, etc.
President of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L. Advertising "a valuable Scientific Work on Ornithology by Mr. G. Gray of the British Museum."
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Details concerning publications forwarded to the A.P.S.
West Point, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning a paper he has prepared for the centennial celebration of A. P. S. Will be unable to attend the meeting in person.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns two books to the A.P.S. Hopes to be present at meeting of (April) 17. FILM 235 FRAME 15
1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to the terms of presentation, in 1835, of a manuscript orderly book kept at the American camp at Valley Forge, and some autograph letters to General [George] Weedon.
President of A.P.S., Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The secretary of the Massachusetts Historical Society invites the A.P.S. to join in the second centennial celebration of the confederation of New England.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter from the A.P.S. thanking him "for appropriating means to continue the Magnetic observations heretofore conducted under the auspices of the society."
The estate of John Vaughan deceased.
Treasurer of A.P.S., Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Directions regarding fifty extra copies of bulletin no. 25 of Proceedings of the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. A.L.S. Submits statement of sums due to the American Philosophical Society from John Vaughan to the executor of Vaughan's estate for settlement.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Arago. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Copenhagen, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: some Memoires of the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries.
Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will be pleased to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S. FILM 403 FRAME 3-2
Hamburg, 3pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Presents table of occultations of fixed stars. Read, July 23, 1843.
Librarian of A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of Nautical Almanac for 1836.
Washington, L.S.: Francis Markoe. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions from the APS.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions.
New-York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John H. Redfield. 1p.,end.and add.: "G.Ord's box." Thanks for Transactions.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: S.Berthelot 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions.
Washington, 1 p. L.S. Hopes to attend hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Hanover, N.H., Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William Cogswell. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
jr,. to George Ord, Treasurer of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Refusal to recognize claims made by Ord against the estate of John Vaughan. See Ord to Snider, April 13, 1843.
Boston, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Joseph B. Felb. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Submits account of £4.1.1, exclusive of Altona volumes. Yarrell's Birds charged to William Vaughan.
D.S. 1p.and end. Business for the American philosophical society.
Washington, 2 pp. A.L.S. Hopes to attend centennial celebration. May present paper embracing his observations in Texas, or on the northeastern boundary.
Washington, 1 p. A.L.S. Regrets that an engagement in Boston will prevent him from attending the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, D. 1p.,end.by [George Ord],and end.
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The American Antiquarian Society, through its secretary, accepts the invitation to the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for publications from the APS. Refers to Arago. Forwards one of his own publications. Read July 23, 1843
D.in hand of George Ord. 1p.and end.
[Philadelphia], 2pp. A.L.S. Will be unable to meet the committee of finance this afternoon. Duty to present a statement of accounts to Mr. Vaughan's executor.
London, 1 p. L.S. Inventory of a parcel sent to the A.P.S. in a packet for the Franklin Institute.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The secretary of the College of Physicians requests the use of A.P.S. rooms for a meeting on the evening of May 16.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend centennial celebration of A.P.S., but hopes to send communication on "meteorological enquiries now in progress at our military posts."
----, 1 p. Regrets that he will be unable to prepare a paper for, or attend, the hundredth anniversary meeting of A.P.S.
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will be unable to send any communication to the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S. as his barn burned, and he is busy rebuilding it.
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Will present a communication "on the present influence of the Microscope on the Science of Anatomy," at the hundredth anniversary meeting.
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Intends to illustrate his "memoir on Eqyptian Ethnography, by submitting to the inspection of the members a series of the Embalmed heads from the Catacombs of Egypt."
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend centennial anniversary of A.P.S.
Baltimore 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S., if his health permits, and present a paper on the geology of Maryland.
Washington, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Hopes to attend centennial celebration of A. P. S., but will not have time to prepare a paper on the Exploring Expedition.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will have no time to prepare a paper for the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will be unable to present paper on Indian antiquities at centennial celebration, but will have pleasure in being a guest of the Society.
Georgetown, D. C., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Hopes to present a communication on the U. S. Naval Observatory at Washington before the centennial anniversary meeting of the A.P.S.
Georgetown, D. C., 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning paper on U. S. Naval Observatory to be presented at the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
Washington, 3 pp. A.L.S. Important part played by A.P.S. regarding organization of scientific corps of United States Exploring Expedition. FILM FRAME
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Hopes to attend centennial celebration of A.P.S. Offers communication relating to "Tides and Systematic Currents of the Ocean and Atmosphere."
Washington, 1 p. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Hopes to be present for Friday meeting of centennial celebration of A.P.S.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Hartford, 1p. A.L.S. The Connecticut Historical Society will attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S. by delegation.
Yale College. 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S., or to prepare a scientific paper in time for presentation.
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 6 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Repudiation of statements made by George Ord in letter of May 4, in re accounts of John Vaughan.
Brown University, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
President of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. N.S. Requesting Mr. DuPonceau to call a special meeting of the A.P.S. for Friday evening next.
University of Virginia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Western Reserve College, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Is not certain that he will be able to attend hundredth anniversary of A.P.S. Hopes to send a paper dealing with the two storms of February, 1842.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Hopes to present a verbal communication upon turbines at centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jussieu, Milne-Edwards and E.Chevreul. 1p.,end. by G.Ord. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Lille, Printed L.filled in in ms. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for publications.
Boston Athenaeum, 1 p. The secretary of the Boston Athenaeum declines to cooperate in the celebration of the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.N.S. Requests Mr. Ord to call a special meeting of the A.P.S. for Friday evening, May 12.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
L-8 Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend hundredth anniversary of A.P.S., or to present a communication at the meeting.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address A.L.S. May attend hundredth anniversary meeting of A.P.S., but will be unable to prepare a communication.
West Point, 1 p. and address, A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to send any communication to, or to attend, the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
West Point, N. Y., l p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
[Copenhagen], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: H. Orsted. Royal Society of Sciences of Copenhagen forwards to the A.P.S.: Transactions, IX; Proceedings for 1842.
Nashville, Tenn., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to prepare a communication for, or attend, the centennary anniversary of A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Hopes to present a short paper, "Further development of the theory of Earthquakes," at the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
Louisville, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend hundredth anniversary of A.P.S. Is preparing pamphlet on Mesmerism and another in criticism of Liebig's Animal Chemistry.
Hanover, N. H., 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. The Northern Academy of Arts and Sciences has appointed Dr. Henry Bond and Dr. [William] Cogswell delegates to the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Princeton, 4 pp. and address. A.L.I. Concerning papers on phosphorogenic emanation and the velocity of projectiles which he intends to present at the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton College, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society for 1842, containing Sir John Herschel's paper on the solar spectrum.
Union College, [Schenectady, N. Y.], 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses autograph letter of Court Rumford to Chancellor Livingston, December 8, 1811, and a copy of a letter from
Providence, R. I., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. The secretary of the Rhode Island Historical Society regrets that no accredited delegation can be sent to the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
Quebec, A.L.S.: W.H.A.Davies. 1p., end.and add. Thanks for publications.
2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Feels that he will be unable to attend hundredth anniversary meeting of A.P.S. May send a paper on the tails of comets.
Cambridge, 1 p. 3d. per. N. Regrets that he will be unable to attend hundredth anniversary meeting of the A.P.S.
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Declines invitation to attend hundredth anniversary meeting of the A.P.S.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Hopes to attend centennial anniversary of A.P.S. Will bring abstract of communication "On the decomposition of carbonic acid by the light of the sun."
Washington, 1 p. A.L.S. Will not be able to attend the hundredth anniversary meeting of the A.P.S., but will send a paper.
1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Edw[ard] D. Ingraham will represent the Georgia Historical Society at the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will attend centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
West Point, 2 pp. A.L.S. Is sending his paper to Philadelphia by Mr. Davis. Gives Mr. Bache the liberty to read or withhold it as he sees fit.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Requests that Mr. [Isaac] Lea's paper, "New fossil shells from the tertiary of Virginia," be included among those presented at the centennial celebration.
New York, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S.
University of Virginia, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he will be unable to attend centennial celebration of A.P.S., or to prepare an article for presentation.
Boston, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses extracts of letters from Benjamin Franklin to Cadwallader Colden, to be read at the centennial celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 167-169.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has prepared paper, "Historical Sketch of Continental Paper Money" to present Friday next.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S. due to the uncertain state of his health.
Harford, [Conn.], 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Philip Ripley has been chosen to represent the Connecticut Historical Society at the hundredth anniversary of A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has determined to make a short communication to the Society on Coprolites.
Cambridge, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to send any communication to, or attend, the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
Hartford, [Connecticut], 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Philip Ripley has been chosen to represent the Connecticut Historical Society at the hundredth anniversary of A.P.S.
Yale College, New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Due to his protracted absence, his father will not be present at the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Introducing Mr. Edwards, who "wishes to draw the likenesses of any of our members."
Georgetown, D.C. 1p. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend centennial celebration of A.P.S. Forwards paper to be presented.
Princeton, 5 pp. and endorsements. A.Com.S. Communication upon waterspouts. Read by [Joseph] Henry at the centenary celebration, May 29, 1843. See Pro., III, 134-136.
Medical Department, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1 p. and address A.L.S. Accepts invitation to attend hundredth anniversary of A.P.S., on behalf of the medical faculty of the U. of P.
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards "an account of meteorological enquiries in progress at the military post in the United States."
communicated on behalf of the medical department of the army... 10 pp. and endorsement. Com.
Old Mint, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. L.S. Announcing the title of their essay, "On the Conversion of Benzoic into Hippuric acid."
Paris, D. 1p.,end. by George Ord ,and end. In French.
Brown University, [Providence], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend the centennial anniversary of the A.P.S.
Princeton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will be unable to attend the hundredth anniversary of the A.P.S. Presents a book and a pamphlet (titles not given) of which he is the author.
New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Has forwarded box to Havre as instructed.
[Philadelphia,]. 1 p. and endorsement. D. Opening address at the centenary celebration of the A.P.S., May 25, 1843. See Pro., III, 1-2.
[Philadelphia,]. 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Opening prayer at the centenary celebration of the A.P.S., May 25, 1843. See Pro., III, 2.
[]. 10 pp. and endorsement. Com. Communication presented by Professor Bache at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 50-56.
25 Race Street, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. Requests loan of Members de l'Academie for 1778 and Astronomische Nachrichten, no. 320.
Earthquakes. 4 pp. and endorsements. Com. Read by Henry D. Rogers at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 64-67.
Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Principal of Pennsylvania Institution for the Blind invites the A.P.S. to visit the Institution.
[Philadelphia,]. 1 p. Pr.D. List of papers to be read.
24 pp. and endorsement. Com. Oral communication by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 44-48.
16 pp. and endorsement. Com. Presented by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 38-44.
by [Alexander Dallas] Bache, [Philadelphia,]. 3 pp. and endorsement. Com. Presented at centennial celebration of 1843. See Pro. III, 90-92.
6 pp. and endorsement. Com. Communication presented at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 111-114.
2 pp. and endorsement. Com. Presented by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 8990.
the Pennsylvania, in 1837. []. 8 pp. and endorsement. Com. Communication read by Mr. J. C. Cresson at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 103-104.
6 pp. and endorsement. Com. communication read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 86-89.
7 pp., address and endorsement. Read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 108-111.
by [Alexander Dallas] Bache, [Philadelphia,]. 3 pp. and endorsement. Com. Presented at centennial celebration of 1843. See Pro. III, 132-134.
On the conversion of benzoic acid into hippuric. 3 pp., address and endorsement. Communication read by Mr. Boye at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 129-130.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Invitation to attend discourse to be given in memory of Thomas Godfrey, by Dr. G[ouverneur] Emerson, at Laurel Hill cemetery.
4 pp. and endorsement. Com. Read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 127-129.
6 pp. and endorsement. Com. Read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 115-118.
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Is under necessity of leaving Philadelphia before conclusion of the hundredth anniversary meeting of the A.P.S.
1 p. and endorsement. Com. Read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 149-150.
4 pp. and endorsement. Com. Read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 165-167.
2 pp. and endorsement. Com. Summary of oral communication presented at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 143.
Includes extracts from diary, 2 pp. and endorsement. Com. Summary of oral communication presented by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 136-137. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4"
Photography. 2 pp. and endorsement. Com. Communication presented by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 179-181.
9 pp. and endorsement. Pp. numbered 1 to 13 but pp. 5-6 and 8-9 are missing. Com. Oral communication made by Mr. Morris at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 169-173.
3 pp. and endorsement. Com. Oral communication presented before the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 181-183.
and upon a new and more successful mode of cure. 5 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Communication presented by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 174-175.
West Point, and the observations made upon the comet of 3pp. and endorsement. Paper incomplete. Com. Read by Professor Kendall at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 151-153.
3 pp. and endorsement. Com. Summary of communication submitted in connection with centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 157-158.
2 pp. and endorsement. Com. Read by the author at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 154-155.
1 p. and endorsement. Com. Summary of communication read by Mr. Booth at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 155-157.
5 pp. and endorsement. Com. Communication read by Mr. Booth at the centenary celebration of 1843. See Pro., III, 155-157.
6 pp. and endorsement. Com. Presented at centennial celebration of 1843. See Pro. III, 175-179.
D.S.: N. Chapman, J.K.Kane, Robley Dunglison, John Ludlow, F.Fraley, A.D.Bache, Geo.W.Smith. 7p. and end. Incomplete. Mentions B.Franklin. See APS Proc., II, 273. FILM 54-62 FRAME93
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends Dr. Warren a program of the centennial celebration of the A.P.S.
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Acknowledges receipt of letter of May 13. Concerning payments for books and customs duties thereon.
U. S. Legation, Turin, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards several pamphlets (not named) to the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[ohn] K. Kane. Resolution to deliver possession of the museum property to Mr. Isaac Brown Packer.
[Philadelphia,]. 1p. and endorsement. D. Printed in Pro., III, 217-218.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. Details concerning publications forwarded to the A.P.S. Includes parcel from Professor Faraday.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards books from Astronomical and Geographical societies, and the Altona journals to the A.P.S.
A.D. 1p., receipted by [G.Ord], and end.
Secretray of A.P.S., University of Pennsylvania, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Thanks A.P.S. for resolution requesting a copy of the prayer offered at centenial celebration.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding a change to be made in his paper on the law of cooling of atmospheric air.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Ogilby. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Malta, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits a catalogue of the minerals he presented to the A.P.S. in 1837. See Pro. IV, 9, September 15, 1843.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of annual box of Transactions from A.P.S. to Royal Society . Suggests that a similar set be sent to Longmans and Company.
A.L.S.: Walter R. Johnson. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
A.L.S.: Charles V. Walker. 1p.,end. Forwards publication.
Florence, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. United States consul acknowledges the receipt of diploma of membership in the A.P.S. sent to the Grand Duke of Florence, and has delivered the same.
Librarian of A.P.S., Leghorn, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.P.S. Acknowledges letter of April 7, together with several packages from the A.P.S., which he has forwarded as directed.
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning package to be forwarded to the Baron Van der Starten in New York.
Consulate of the U.S., London, 1p., address and endorsement. Forwards to the A.P.S.: five parcels from the London Electrical Society.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: F. Fraley. 1p. and end.
President of the A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Transmits to the A.P.S.: a donation from Don Paolo Anania de Luca, on acoustics. See Pro., IV, 6.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has "written to Sir Wm. Jardine & the other Editors you name, proposing an exchange."
London, 1 p. A.L.S. Forwards parcel containing items for George Ord, Isaac Lea, and the A.P.S.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning a package from England for the A.P.S., held at the post office.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Ehrenberg. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Ehrenberg. 1p.,end. In German. Forwards publications.
Göttingen, A.L.S.: J.Fr.L.Hausmann. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Complains of delay in payment for Silliman's journal.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has just received, by boat from Havre, two trunks belonging to the late Genl. Fenwick. Asks instructions by return post.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is forwarding a parcel containing "various collections of pamphlets." Sir William Jardine intends to send a set of his works.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: T. R. Peale, Isaac Hays and G. Ord. 1p., end.
Brussels, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Quetelet. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings Concerning items lacking in APS.library.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that C. G. Childs be allowed to borrow the portrait of "Penn at the age of 20."
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Bill of charges on imported package. Is empowered to receive all amounts due to his father.
London, 2 pp. L.S. Concerning missing number of Royal Society Transactions, 1841, pt. 2. Return of Captain [Sir James Clark] Ross after an absence of four years.
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Professor Smith, of Brunswick, Maine, who wishes to visit the A.P.S. rooms.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will send [William] Yarrell's third volume (upon birds) in next parcel. William Vaughan has replied concerning missing number of Royal Society Transactions.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.Signed: Masters Markoe & Co. Ask instructions as to box addressed to A.P.S. in New York custom house.
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Instructions concerning a box for the society.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms. S.: F.Arago.; 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1p. address and endorsement A.L.S. Sails on the Huntress, October 4, for China. Will be glad to take papers for [Karl F.A.] Gutzlaff and [Robert] Morrison.
Moscow, 1 p. and endorsement. D. (In French.) Forwards to the A.P.S.:publications listed herein.
Chicquesalunga, near Columbia, Pa., 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents the sixth number of his work on freshwater univalve shells.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Jas. C. Booth and Isaac Hays. 1p., end. See APS Proc., IV, 16.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: John Ludlow, A. D. Bache, Geo. W. Smith, and Henry D. Rogers. 3p. and end. See APS Proc., IV, 16.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses catalogue of the library of Brown University for the A.P.S.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. Forwards [William] Yarrell's three volumes (upon birds), the Altona journals, and a parcel for Professor Bache.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: John F. Frazer and A. D. Bache. 1p., end. See APS Proc.., IV, 17. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., IX, 161-184.
[Philadelphia] D. 2p.and add. to Rev. John Ludlow. See APS Proceedings, IV, 17-18.
Providence, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Wayland, Pres.and Robinson Potter Dunn, Asst.Libn. 1p., end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.end and add.: Care of P.S.Duponceau. Thanks for publications.
[Philadelphia] D. S.: Sears C. Walker, A. D. Bache, and E. Otis Kendall. 1P. See APS Proceedings, IV, 19. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IX, 191-203.
Hall of the Philosophical Society, D.S.: John F. Frazer, A. D. Bache, and Rob't Hare. 1p., end. See APS Proc., IV, 20. Printed: APS Trans., IX, 185-190.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson, Robley Dunglison and Paul B. Goddard. 1p.,end. See APS Proc. , IV, 22. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., IX, 93-159 andplates.
[Philadelphia], D.S.: John F. Frazer and A. D. Bache. 1p., end. See APS Proc., IV, 19-20.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires about diploma of membership in the A.P.S. for [Stephen] Endlicher of Vienna.
A.L.S.: H.I.Bowditch. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding diploma of membership in the A.P.S. for [Stephen] Endlicher.
Department of State, [Washington, D.C.], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: documents of 27 Congress, 2 session.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Robert W. Austen. 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison] and add: P.Vaughan. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents an engraving of [Thomas] Sully's portrait of his father to A.P.S.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: John Ludlow, A. D. Bache. Geo. W. Smith, and Joseph Henry. 1p. and end.
L.S.: Francis Whishaw. 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison]. Thanks for Transactions.
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letters of September 25 and 27 and October 13. Book news.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has forwarded works of Sir William Jardine to the A.P.S. via the Susquehanna.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: E.Chevreul, Milne-Edwards and Cordier. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: F.Arago. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Garnett Adrain, of New Brunswick, who wishes to examine his father's contributions to the A.P.S. Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nicholas Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Librarian of A.P.S., Princeton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of ''last vol. of the scientific memoirs.'' FILM 235 FRAME 18
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Arrangements for the funeral of F.R. Hassler.
L-9 Librarian of the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his essay, System of Nature. See Pro., IV, 42.
Paris, D. 1p.,end. by George Ord,and end. In French.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Has forwarded parcel from Royal Society to the the A.P.S. in a box addressed to Mr. J. C. Cresson.
London, 1 p. and endorsement. L. in 3d. per. Presents a copy of his report on Steam Navigation in the Pacific.
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of account of hundredth anniversary of A.P.S.; no. 26 of Proceedings; and diploma for Rev. George Peacock.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia], Librarian of A.P.S., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Professor Richard S. McCulloch, who "wishes to look over our Bulletin."
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: P.Vaughan, Esq. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
[London], 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding maps loaned by the A.P.S. to the united States in connection with the northeastern boundary dispute with England.
President of the A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: a memoir upon the early history of the races of Oceania and America.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John J. Bennett. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Asks that Ord send 50 more copies of his [Kane's] bulletin to Paris. Refers to Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME 80
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning settlement of bills.
[Philadelphia] D. 1p. and end.
London, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illia]m Rees, Asst. Secretary. Acknowledges receipt of designated issues of A.P.S. Proceedings.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards small parcel containing Altona journals per Shenandoah.
Secretary of A.P.S., Leghorn, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions for Duke of Tuscany, who returns his thanks to the Society.
London, L.S. Forwards two parcels to the A.P.S. upon the request of the Russian consul-general.
Librarian of A.P.S., Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Spencer F. Baird, who wishes to consult some of the books in the library.
D.S: Wm. McIlhenney, secy [Athenaeum] 2p. and end. Seal [Athenaeum]
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Suggests that Mr. Bryan use the basement room for his exhibition of fossil bones.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S.: John Wright and others. The Philadelphia Museum wishes "to proceed to recover the Bonds of the American Philosophical Society belonging to the Philada. Museum Company alledged to be illegally retained by said Society."
Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: Nich[olas] Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "I voted on all the candidates" (at a meeting of the A.P.S.).
Paris, L.S. 2p.,add. In French. Business for the society.
London, 2 pp. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of Dec. 28, 1843. William Vaughan will apply to Royal Society for wanting numbers. Sends some Altona journals and a volume of the Society of Arts.
Leghorn, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of "the several packages for the members of the Academy of Sciences ... Which were all forwarded to them ..."
Belgian Consulate, New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Belgian consul agrees to forward parcels to Antwerp for the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Apologizes for "harsh language" used toward Mr. Ord, When the latter requested return of books held by Mr. DuPonceau.
Jardine Hall by Lockerbie, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Annals of Natural History, nos. 77-80, inc.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow designated Mexican grammars and dictionaries from the A.P.S. library.
London, 1p., address and endorsement. Notice of fourteenth meeting, to be held at York, September 26, 1844.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: G.E.Dennes 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison]. Thanks for Proceedings.
Secretary to the A.P.S., London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. The London Electrical Society forwards Proceedings, part v. Has placed the A.P.S. on free list to receive the Electrical Magazine.
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of January 29. Concerning the method of forwarding packages to members of A.P.S. resident in Philadelphia.
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Would like to have Mr. Samuel H. Parsons deposit some of his valuable collection of autographs with the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Pleasure of acquaintance with Mr. [John K.] Kane. Trouble concerning trunks of the late General Fenwick.
1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has finished his North American Herpetology. One set, for the A.P.S., is to be exchanged for the older edition in their possession.
Secretary's Office, Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. D.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts offers to send designated publications to the A.P.S.
L-9 Gibraltar, 1p., address and endorsement. L.Signed: Francia Brothers & Co. Acknowledges receipt of parcels for Royal Academy of History of Madrid and Economical Society of Valencia.
New York, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: vertical section of the country traversed by the due north line from the source of the St. Croix to the river St. John, surveyed in 1840-41.
Amsterdam, L.S.: Vrolik. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions Forwards publication.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.Signed: De Rhan and Moore. Will forward a copy of Bonaparte's Fauna to Dr. Holbrook of Charleston. Has received bill of lading for box forwarded by Dr. Holbrook, for Charles Bonaparte, "which we presume contains the 'Herpetology'".
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. The corresponding secretary of the National Institute expresses regret upon the death of Peter S. DuPonceau.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Parcel to be forwarded to A.P.S. from Liverpool on board the T. P. Cope.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Orsted. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions and proceedings
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that Mr. Ord show Muhlenberg's herbarium to Mrs. Sullivan, "a zealous botanist."
[Copenhagen], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: H. Orsted. Forwards designated publications to the A.P.S.
Boston, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S.: Charles Folsom. Transmits resolutions adopted upon the death of Peter S. DuPonceau.
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses extracts from the will of Peter S. DuPonceau.
Washington, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John S. Meehan. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns barometer, which he had believed to be the property fo John Vaughan, to the A.P.S.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges letter of March 27. Will order Altona journals to be continued. [Sir William] Jardine's parcel is forwarded.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses letter from [Charles] Rümker of Hamburg, relating to computations of the elements of the comet discovered by Mr. Mauvais.
Hartford, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas.Hosmer. 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison]. Thanks for Proceedings.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of Joshua F. Fisher. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions Requests missing numbers.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: John F. Frazer and Chas. McEuen. 1p. See APS Proceedings, IV, 81, Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IX, 283-315.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Declines honor of preparing an obituary notice of the late Mr. Benjamin Chew.
London, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: John Lindley. 1p., end. and add.: care of Wm. Vaughan. Thanks for the Transactions.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Gibbs. 1p., end.: R.D[unglison] and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William J. Hamilton 1p.end.and add. : P[etty] Vaughan, Esq. Thanks for Transactions.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests loan of Report of British Association [for Advancement of Science] for 1834.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledges receipt of box containing A.P.S. Transactions. Has forwarded the same as directed.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Copenhagen, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries presents to the A.P.S.: Memoir on the Discovery of America in the Tenth Century, by C. C. Rafn.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John J. Bennett. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to get "Bulletin" no. 15 and title page for A.P.S. Proceedings, II.
Boston, L.S.: Joseph B. Felb, Libn. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions.
Washington, N.C., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Suggests that W.H. Dillingham's address in memory of Judge Gaston "be published entire in some one of the periodicals of your City."
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Has sent a parcel to Liverpool to go per Monongehela to the A.P.S.
Librarian of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.Signed: De Rham and Moore. Will forward package to Mr. [John B. ] Sartori by the Ganges.
Washington, 3pp. A.L.S. Additional remarks upon differences between British and American surveys of meridian from source of St. Croix to St. John river. Difference as to elevation of meridian line at Mars Hill.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has received a copy of the Prince of Wied's Travels in North America for the A.P.S. library.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding charges due on the Prince of Wied's Travels in North America.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that the A.P.S. send for two maps of the northeastern boundary, obtained from Major Graham.
Philadelphia, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Walter R. Johnson. 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison] and add. Thanks for Transactions.
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents "sundry papers" and solicits patronage of the work to which they allude (not named).
London, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add.: favor of P. Vaughan Esq. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings Forwards his publication.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards parcel by Susquehanna. Mr. Wagner has arrived in London.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards package from Royal Society and Altona journals to A.P.S. on the Susquehanna.
A.L.S.: Francis Whishaw. 1p.,end. Acknowledges APS Proceedings and thanks him for forwarding them.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: G. Ord. 1p. and end. See APS Proc., IV, 96.
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: bound volume of official documents relative to various boundary surveys, and several maps.
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. [Richard S.] McCullo[c]h who hopes to find some works on hydrometry in the A.P.S. library.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Barlow. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.D.Oswald. 1p.,end. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.Lindley 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jul[ia]n R. Jackson. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends by T. P. Cope: last vol. Proceedings British Association [for the Advancement of Science]; parcel from Mr. Newman; and Altona journals.
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Böckh. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for Proceedings.
U. S. Consulate, Trieste, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of May 28, together with the five parcels alluded to. Concerning inspection thereof and duties thereon.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of July 26. Encloses statement of account due him.
D.S. 1p.and end. Business of the society.
Department of State, [Washington, D. C.], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: documents of 27 Congress, 3 session.
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy, Pres.and Thaddeus William Harris, Librarian. 1p.,end.and add.: Care of Dr. Nathaniel Chapman. Thanks for Proceedings.
Philosophical Hall, Leeds, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards last printed Report, together with a paper of his own on some "New Parasites" from the Annals of Natural History.
Philadelphia, D.S.: W[illia]m Bayl. 1p.,end. by George Ord, and end.
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of June 20. Has not seen nor heard of Dr. Hartshorn. Forwards two copies of the Institut de France, one for the A.P.S., the other for [P. S.] DuPonceau.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends per Shenandoah: volume from Royal Geographical Society and Altona journals.
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. "I have returned the books loaned me."
A.L.S. 1p.and end.: "...Extra Magellanic Fund". Orders for coal.
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. Wishes Reports of B[ritish] Association [for the Advancement of Sciences] for 1840 and 1841. Returns those for 1842 and 1843.
136 Walnut Street, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has only "two or three dozen" pamphlets (not named) left, which are "at the service of yourself or of any other gentleman who takes an interest in their subject."
Cambridge, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether the A.P.S. has sent any of its Transactions to the Royal Bavarian Academy of Sciences at Munich.
Boston, L. 1p.,end.: R.D[unglison] and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. Acknowledges receipt of letters of Aug. 28 and Sept. 11. Will continue (subscription for) five copies of Altona journal. Will inquire about [Charles] Waterton's (book).
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Ord to extend the facilities of the A.P.S. library to Mr. McCulloh.
A.L.S. 1p. Encloses publications of the Historical society of New York and asks for missing numbers of APS publications.
1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. N.S. Requests loan or specified issues of The Journals of Congress.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Sends first six volumes of Transactions [of A.P.S.] for the Royal Society of Lille.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: John F. Frazer, A. D. Bache, and Charles McEuen. 1p.
Secretary of the A.P.S., Leghorn, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning settlement of accounts with the American Philosophical Society.
Leghorn, A.D.S. 1p.,end.,and end.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether Professor Bache wishes two copies of A.P.S. Transactions, II.
Hall of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. Pr.D.S.: John K. Kane, George Ord, R[obert] M. Patterson. Invitation to attend discourse in commemoration of Peter S. DuPonceau, on October 25th.
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing the Rev. Mr. Curtis, of North Carolina, who wishes to use [G. H. E.] Muhlenberg's herbarium. MOSES ASHLEY CURTIS
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Sends volumes 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 (A.P.S. Transactions) for the use of the library.
[Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Academy of Natural Sciences accepts invitation to be present upon delivery of address in commemoration of Peter S. DuPonceau.
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Pennsylvania State Society of the Cincinnati accepts invitation to be present at discourse in commemoration of Peter S. DuPonceau.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Law Academy accepts invitation to attend discourse in commemoration of Peter S. DuPonceau.
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests that an invitation to Dr. [Robley] Dunglison's discourse be given to Dr. Solomon D. Townsend of Boston.
New York, Printed L. filled in and S: Eras. C. Benedict, Secretary, 1p. and end. Invitation to attend anniversary celebration, Nov. 20, 1844. See APS Minutes [Ms] Nov. 15, 1844, p.250.
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of 24th., together with box of periodicals for the Society of Lille.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S: George Gibbs. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings. On same sheet in letter from G.H.Moore to G.Ord; Oct.10, 1844.
DuPonceau; [Philadelphia] D.S.: J.K.Kane, G.Ord, and R.M.Patterson. 1p. and end. See APS Proc., IV, 109-110.
Washington, 1 p. and endorsements. Pr.D. Sends to the A.P.S.: a map of New York bay and harbor.
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: R.Clarke. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
New York, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Ord to address and deliver enclosed invitations to presidents of A.P.S. and Historical Society [of Pennsylvania], whose names he does not know.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S: William J. Hamilton. 1p.,end.and add.: P.Vaughan. Esq. Thanks for Proceedings.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends by Susquehanna: four numbers of Altona journals and Transactions of the Zoological Society [of London].
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John J. Bennett. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Venice, 2 pp. and endorsement, A.L.S. (In Italian.) --- 2 pp. English translation. Presents to the A.P.S.: the first part of his treatise on magnetism and electricity. Printed in part: APS Proceedings,V.90, no.5,December, 1946.
Philadelphia, D.S.: Sears C. Walker and R.M. Patterson. 1p., end. See APS Proc., IV, 111-112.
[London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Ethnological Society of London, Journal, I, i, ii; II, i.
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a work on volcanoes.
No. 14 N. 6th St., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Desires to show two ladies the curiosities in the hall of the A.P.S.
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Flourens. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for Proceedings and Transactions
Philadelphia, D.S.: Sears C. Walker, R. M. Patterson, and E. Otis Kendall. 1p. and end. See APS Proceedings, IV, 112.
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of order for £13.2.9. Bequest of [Nathan] Dunn. [Charles] Waterton sends copy of his last work, to go by the next packet.
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[olas] Carlisle. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Proceedings.
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether the A.P.S. would be interested in publishing his work on the magic cyclovolute. See Pro., IV, 125.
[London], 1p. and endorsement. L.S.: Nich[hola]s Carlisle. Forwards to the A.P.S.: Archaeologia, XXX, and index to vols. XVI-XXX.
Meredith, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends "Tables" to the A.P.S. for calculating the moon Laplace
U.S. Legation, Copenhagen, 1p. and endorsements. L.S. U.S. minister transmits a donation from [N.C.L.] Abrahams, cited herein, to the A.P.S.
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends per T. P. Cope: Altona journals; British Almanac for 1845; packet from the Linnean Society [of London].
Treasurer of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards a parcel from the Statistical Society and one from the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society to the A.P.S.
Philadelphia, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Walter R. Johnson. 1p. ,end.and add. Thanks for publication.
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1p,. address and endorsement Wishes to use designated issues of the Comptes rendus de l'Academie, and will call for the same at the library of the A.P.S.
New York, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Gibbs. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for Transactions.
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Advises against the publication of [John] Ewing's magic square.
Turin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Joseph Gené 1p.,end.: A.L.E[lwyn] and add. In French. Thanks for Transactions and Proceedings
Philadelphia, D.S.: Ch. D. Meigs and Robley Dunglison. 1p. end. See APS Proceedings, IV, 124-125.
Secretary of A.P.S., West Point, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Accepts membership on committee to collect observations on solar eclipse of the 9th instant. See Pro., IV, 134.
[Philadelphia] D.S.: R. M. Patterson and Ellwood Morris. 1p., end. See APS Proc., IV, 125-126. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., X, 17-25.
Princeton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding the dentition of the mastodon. See Pro., IV, 126-127.
Librarian of A.P.S., Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. Does not expect to be in Philadelphia on January 3. Extends New Year greetings to Mr. Ord. FILM 235 FRAME 33