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Philadelphia History
Real property -- Pennsylvania.

MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1805-1813
Abstract:  

Numbered "11", this item contains notes on lands owned and sold; notes on leases of Philadelphia houses; accounts with Daphne Peterson ("a free black woman"), Mary Spence ("of Dunfermline, Scotland"), and Baynard Hall; a list of books lent; a list of those receiving copies of Rush's publications, 1805-1806 (among whom was Thomas Jefferson); and an "account of property belonging to the estate."
Call #:  
Mss.B.R89m
Extent:
1 volume(s)



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1788-1839
Abstract:  

This collection includes letters, deeds, receipts. There are several letters concerning the ordering and delivery of scales and weights to various banks, including the Farmers Bank of Virginia, and the U.S. Bank in Savannah, Georgia. There are numerous documents relating to the Voights, namely deeds, real estate transactions, and indenture contracts. There is also a copy of a letter from Elias Boudinot of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia concerning directions for closing the Mint in case of a yellow fever outbreak (1803).
Call #:  
Mss.B.V87
Extent:
0.25 Linear feet



MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION

Dates:
1727-1781
Abstract:  

These letters and papers include ten small volumes of letterbooks (1752-1781), and ca. 100 pieces of correspondence with Joseph Shippen (1750-1778). Topics discussed are business in Philadelphia and Lancaster, provincial politics, army supply in the French and Indian War, land purchases and speculation, housebuilding, and family affairs.
Call #:  
Mss.B.Sh62
Extent:
10 volume(s)