
American Philosophical Society Archives
APS.Archives
I Minutes and By-Laws | 1758-1971 | 7 Linear feet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Archives contains minutes of both the American Society and the American Philosophical Society, which united in 1769 to form the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. The records of the first-named give its title variously as American Society for Promoting and Propagating Useful Knowledge, held at Philadelphia; and American Society held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge. For convenience, it is referred to here as the American Society. In addition, the Archives has minutes of a predecessor of the American Society, which was sometimes called the "Young Junto," but is here identified by the binder's title as the "Junto." | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.1 Junto. Minutes | 1758-1762 | 1 volume(s) 101 pp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.2 American Society. Minutes | 1758-1768 | 1 volume(s) 163 pp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Proposals for enlarging this Society in order that it may the better answer the End for which it was instituted, namely, the promoting and propagating useful knowledge | January 1, 1768 | 10 page(s) | page 61-70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document. Printed, with slightly different wording, in APS Transactions, vol. I, o.s, Preface. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.3 American Society, Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful Knowledge.
Rules & statutes . . . together with a list of the fellows & corresponding members | ca. 1768 | 1 volume(s) 11 pp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cover title: Rules of American society. Signature book, 1768. Film copy from photostat in the Historical society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.4 American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1768 | 1 volume(s) 38 pp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contains the signatures of members under each of the six standing committees. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.5 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Minutes | 1769- | 19 volume(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volumes to 1932 are in the Library. The minutes of 1768-1837 have been abstracted by Henry Phillips, Jr., in "Early proceedings of the American Philosophical Society ... 1744 to 1838," in APS Proceedings 22, 3 (1885). Beginning in 1838 abstracts were printed in the current APS Proceedings until 1937, since which date they have appeared in the Year Book. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | February 10, 1797 | 1 page(s) | volume 1793-1798 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[Read]. Resumé of letter. Printed in part in the APS Minutes: APS Proceedings, v. 22, pt. 3, 248. FILM 199 FRAME 188 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1769-1774 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1774-1787 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1787-1793 | 1 volume(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1793-1798 | 1 volume(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1799-1804 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1805-1814 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1815-1825 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1825-1828 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1829-1833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1834-1839 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1840-1842 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes | 1842-1846 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1846-1852 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1853-1865 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1865-1878 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1869 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1879-1892 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1905-1915 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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American Philosophical Society. Minutes, 1916-1932 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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I.6 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Rough minutes | 1771-1804, 1819-1927 | 40 volume(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In particular instances the rough minutes are fuller than the minutes as finally transcribed. After about 1900 the principal articles in the minutes were prepared in advance of meetings. The first volume contains a few original reports of committees appointed to examine certain scientific undertakings proposed by individuals to the Society. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.7 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Laws and regulations | 1804 | 1 volume(s) 42 pp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A formal record, required by the by-laws of 1804, of the Fundamental Laws of 1769; the Act of Incorporation of 1780; the Act of Assembly of 1785, with supplements, granting the Society a piece of State-House Square; the conditions of the award of the Magellanic Premium; and the by-laws adopted May 4, 1804. Also included is a list of members of various committees. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.8 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Amendments to Laws | 1928-1971 | 11 item(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.9 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Standing orders | 1885-1925 | 1 volume(s) 57 pp. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A compilation from the minutes of orders, or procedures covering the operations of the Society. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.10 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Minutes | 1838-1871 | Index. ca. 3500 cards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Card file index prepared by Associate Librarian Murphy D. Smith during the 1960s. General physical description: Index. ca. 3500 cards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
I.11 American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. Charter of the American Philosophical Society, ... | 1780 | 2 item(s) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A copy of the act for incorporation the Society. There is also a printed version included | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
II.1 "Archives" | 1743-1988, Undated | 28 Linear feet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This record group contains every sort of material relating to the business of the Society, such as drafts of minutes, committee reports, letters of officers and others, memoranda, scientific papers and proposals, orders, receipts, and other material. The papers from 1797-1844 may be of particular interest to scholars of American Indian ethnology, history, and linguistics. Due to the size of the "Archives" record group, the content has been divided into multiple inventories. Please follow the links below to browse the contents.
Native American Images note : Four folders containing up to 275 pencil and ink sketches, from 1816-1840, of Cherokee, Choctaw, Adena, and Aztec native culture. Primarily of burial mounds located in Lexington, Kentucky; Grave Creek, West Virginia; and Washington, Mississippi. Of particular note, a printed pictograph of Boturini Codex depicting the Aztec journey from Aztlan to the Valley of Mexico. Also known as Tira de la Peregrinacion, it contains 22 pages in black ink on one sheet folded accordion style. Each folder is noted in APS Freeman Guide to manuscripts relating to the American Indian. Geographic Name(s): Grave Creek Mound (Marshall County, West Virginia) Subject(s): Adena culture -- West Virginia; Aztecs.; Cherokee Indians; Choctaw Indians; Eastern Woodlands Indians; Indians of Mexico; Indians of North America -- Kentucky; Indians of North America -- Mississippi; Indians of North America -- West Virginia; Mound builders; Plains Indians; Southeast Indians | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
III Communications | 1748-1837 | 4 Linear feet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
III.1 Manuscript communications | 1748-1837 | 3.5 Linear feet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A portion of the APS Archives, the Manuscript Communications (III.1) consists of letters and papers on a variety of topics sent to the APS between the 1770s and 1830s. Many of the papers were read at meetings of the Society, some were published in the APS Transactions, and others were submitted for consideration for the premiums offered by the APS for best paper on the topic of education. Once part of the general APS Archives, the Manuscript Communications were separated at an early date, arranged in chronological order, and bound into volumes under seven topical series:
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Academicus.
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1797 Jan. 13 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Enc. Concerning education. For enclosure, see Academicus: Plan for the education of youth [circa Jan. 1797]. FILM199, FRAME 374 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Academicus.
Plan for the education of youth | ca.1797 Jan. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. 29p. and end. Enclosed originally in letter from Academicus to [T. Jefferson]; January 13, 1797. FILM199, FRAME 374 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Account of two parhelia (rainbows) | 1756 Dec. 21 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[presented by George Logan] May 20, 1816. D.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 52.)For account of this phenomenon, see APS Archives, III, 1, Hugh Williamson, 'Concerning parhelia rainbows,' 1816 May 20 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acosta, Joaquin, 1800-1852.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society. Secretary | 1832 May 24 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 3p. and end. In French. Forwards memoir by Boussingault. Cf. Minutes, p. 626. For enclosure, see Jean Boussingault, Researches on the cause of goiter, 1830 Oct. General physical description: 12x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adrain, Robert, 1775-1843.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1810 June 12 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Brunswick, 1p. and end. Refers to the "widow Bache." General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alden, Timothy.
Concerning a plan for exciting ambition in schools | 1813 Jan. 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York, ADS, 11p. and add.: Burgiss Allison, end. Cf. Minutes, p.439. General physical description: 10x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Alison, Francis, 1705-1779.
Hints for the American Philosophical Society | 1773 April 2 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3p. and end. Regarding fences and a 'diligent attention to husbandry' and agriculture Printed: Phila. Soc. For Promoting Agriculture Memoirs 6, 127ff. Cf. Minutes p. 79. General physical description: 12-1/2 x 7-1/2 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allison, Burgiss, 1753-1827.
Concerning a pneumatometre rain gage and an improved anemoscope | 1801 Jan. 16 | 3 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read; D. 4p., end. and 2 drawings. Contains sketches of Anemoscope, Pneumatometre and Rain Gage. Cf. Minutes, p.307. General physical description: 13x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A.L.O.T.A. (Pseudonym).
Concerning improvements in ship pumps | 1795 June 19 | 5 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document signed with initials. 8p. and 3 drawings, end. Offered for the premium. Enclosed originally in letter from A.L.O.T.A. to Rittenhouse; [read] June 19, 1795. Cf. Minutes, p. 232. FILM403 FRAME64. General physical description: 13x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A.L.O.T.A. (Pseudonym).
ALS to David Rittenhouse | 1795 June 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, signed with initials. 1p. and add., end. Forwards entry for the Magellenic premium. Includes pen and ink sketches of ships pumps. For enclosure, see: A.L.O.T.A. Concerning . . . ship pumps; [read] June 19, 1795. FILM403 FRAME 64. General physical description: 9-1/2x7 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
ALS to James Ewing | 1780 Nov. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beverly: Joseph Willard, 3p. and end, by D. Rittenhouse. Concerning its formation. Concerning solar eclipse. For enclosure; see: Willard, Observations of solar eclipse...; [Nov. 20, 1780]; and, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Catalogue of officers; [Nov. 20, 1780]. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Catalogue of officers elected Aug. 30, 1780 | 1780 Nov. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 1p. Enclosed originally in letter from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to James Ewing; Nov. 20, 1780. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Concerning inquiries to be made by Major Long of the Indians | ca.1819 Mar. 30 | 2 item(s) ; 12-1/2x7 and 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Originally enclosed in Robert Walsh to John Caldwell Calhoun, 1819 March 30 4 sets of queries by Peter S. DuPonceau, Dr. Samuel Brown, Dr. R. M. Patterson, and Robert Walsh, concerning: government, family, social organization, disease, origins, mental traits, virtues and vices, traditions, warfare, language, environment, horses, general character; origins and connections, manners and customs, language; specific diseases, incidence and treatment; childbirth and attendant medical phenomena. 28 pages. Freeman and Smith 1408. Cf Minutes, p. 486 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics General physical description: 12-1/2x7 and 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
ALS to I. Caffrey | 1797 June | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9p. and end. Invitation to collect fossils for APS, including mention of mastodon and Megalonyx. Cf. Minutes, p. 258. General physical description: 9x7 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
NS to Jared Mansfield | 1816 ca. Sept. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. Will publish his communication and asks for supplement to it. General physical description: 3x6 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on Hosack's paper on the communication of contagious diseases | 1812 Dec. 3 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed: C. Wistar and Thos.T. Hewson. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.437. For paper, see. Hosack to Chisholm; July 10, 1812. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on J. J. Hawkins' Plan of a City | 1800 ca. Nov. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 2p. and end. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2. For paper reported on, see Hawkins, John J., Plan for Building a City, 1800, Sept. 19. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on Lime's Paper on Peach Trees | 1800 Oct. 2 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed: B. S. Barton, John Redmond Coxe, and C. W. Peale. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p. 303. On same sheet as: Lime, (pseud). Concerning the prevention of decay in peach trees; [read] Dec. 15, 1797. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on the Preservation of Peach Trees | 1798 April 4 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS; Jon. Williams. 5p., end. Refers to the essays by "Lime" and "X". See: Lime (pseud.), Concerning the Prevention of Decay in Peach Trees, 1797 Dec. 15; and X (pseud.), Concerning the Prevention of Decay in Peach Trees, 1797 Dec. 26. Cf. Minutes, p.269. General physical description: 9x7 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on This Paper | 1816 Nov. 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See "Concerning the Calculation of Surd Decimal Fractions", 1816 Oct. 18 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on Turner's paper on the prairie squirrel | 1798 June 22 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS; B.S. Barton. 2p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.273. General physical description: 8x5 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on Varle's canal locks | 1807 Mar. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document signed: C. W. Peale and Thos. T. Hewson. 1p.and add. Cf. Minutes, p.395. For additional correspondence, see: Letter from Latrobe to C. W. Peale, March 4, 1807: and, Letter from Varlé to Caspar Wistar; Nov. 20, 1806. General physical description: 1-1/2x7-1/2 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on Vauquelin's Papers | 1810 Mar. 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed: S. Godon. 1p. and end. General physical description: 11x8. See Vauquelin, A.: "Analysis of the Nicotina Latifolia" 1809 Jan 12, and "Analysis of Snuff" 1809 Sept. 15 Natural History Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Committee on X's Communication on Peachtrees | 1800 Oct. 2 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed: John Redmond Coxe, C. W. Peale and B. S .Barton. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p. 303. On same sheet as: X. Concerning the ... peach trees; Dec. 26, 1797. General physical description: 8-1/2x7 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Publications Committee on S.C. Walker's Paper on the Longitude of Philosophical Hall | 1834 Aug. 6 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS, F. Bache. 1p. On same sheet as Walker, Sears Cook; Concerning the longitude of Philosophical Hall; [read] Oct. 18, 1833. General physical description: 10x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americanus.
ALS to David Rittenhouse | 1795 Aug. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803. 2p. and add., end. Encloses papers for the premium, "A pall lever to be applied to the ends of ships". For enclosure, see: Americanus. Concerning an improved windlass; [Aug. 1795]. General physical description: 9x7 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americanus.
Concerning an Improved Windlass | 1795 Sept. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803. Read, document, 1p. and drawing and end. Entered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, p. 233. Enclosed originally in letter from Americanus to Rittenhouse; Aug.1795. General physical description: 13x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Analysis of the saline solution examined at the request of John Vaughan | n.d. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1827 Nov. 7 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York, 8p., add., end. Concerning the motion of bodies. Cf. Minutes, p. 574. General physical description: 15x9-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Archer, John, 1741-1810.
ALS to Robert Harris | 1773 Dec. 2 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balt[imore] County, 2 p. and., end. Presents and describes an amphibious animal. Cf. Minutes, p.87. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Howell, Rednap, 1726-1787.
ALS to Isaac Bartram | 1771 Nov. 15 | 2 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conagocheage. 2p.and end. Concerning a vessel to sail on ice. Cf. Minutes, p.68. General physical description: 15x12 See APS Archives 1772 Nov. 23 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arnat, Thomas.
Concerning the prevention of water leaking into houses | 1805 Feb. 11 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. in 3rd. P. Thomas Arnat, Benjamin Lehman, and William Lehman. 3p.and end. and drawing. Cf. Minutes, p.371. General physical description: 9x7 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Article on Warming Rooms | 1791 Mar. 7 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Originally enclosed with Letter to David Rittenhouse, 1791, May 20. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Austin, James.
ALS to the President of the American Philosophical Society | 1816 May 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6p. and add., end. Concerning improvements in calculating surveys. Cf. Minutes, p. 465, Printed: Trans n.s., vol. I, 181 ff. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Austin, James.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1815 June 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. Concerning mathematics. Cf. Minutes, pp. 458-459. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aveilhi.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1796 Sept. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 4p. In French. Enclosure. Concerning a cotton machine left with APS. General physical description: 9x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bache, William, 1773-1818.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1806 Oct. 17 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, in 3rd. P. 1p. Will present a paper. Refers to Latrobe. Cf. Minutes, p. 390. General physical description: 9x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bachman, John, 1790-1874.
Concerning the Buzzard Inhabiting South Carolina | 1834 Jan. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Charleston, ADS 16p., end. An account of some experiments made on the habits of the vultures inhabiting Carolina, the turkey buzzard and the carrion crow. Cf. Minutes, p. 647. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barnes, Joseph.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1792 Sept. 21 | 4 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, L. 1p., end. Enclosure of 14p. and 2 drawings. Provides plan and calculations for a mill utilizing Rumsey's invention. Illustrated. General physical description: 9x7-1/2. Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barnwell, William, 1758-1827.
Concerning the climate of New Orleans | 1817 May 22 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document, 22p. Cf. Minutes, p. 471. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barron, James, 1769-1851.
Concerning the ventilation of ships to prevent the rotting of timbers | 1825 Jan. 7 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read Jan. 7, 1825. Document, 5p. and end. Entered for the Magellanic premium. Cf. Minutes, pp. 535-536. For report of committee, see: APS. Report...; Feb. 4, 1825. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Additional information on Phalaena tinea | 1812 Dec. 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS, 47p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.438-439. The Minutes give J.W. as the author. For report, see Report of Committee...; Feb.19, 1813. General physical description: 11x6 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Article on Animals of America | 1806 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AD, 2p. Refers to T. Jefferson and some of his classifications of animals. Cf. APS Proc., 86:113, where title is given of which these form part: Cervus (article from Archaeologicae Americanae). Refers to his name for elk, Cervus wapiti, derived from the Shawanese. Freeman and Smith 3669. Film 199 Frame 378. General physical description: 13x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Concerning Dunbar's paper on swallows | 1803 Jan. 21 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Concerning the Genus Bartonia | 1815 Dec. 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document. 6p. Cf. Minutes, pp. 459, 462. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1801 April 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. and add., end. Asks to divide his paper on insects for publication. Cf. Minutes, p. 405. General physical description: 10x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, William, 1754-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1812 May 30 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 2p.and add. Concerning Rittenhouse. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, William, 1754-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1813 Jan. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. Asks favor. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Barton, William, 1754-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1813 Feb. 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 3p.and add. Concerning his work on Copernicus. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bartram, Moses, d. 1791.
Some Account of the Naked or Siberian Barley [printed broadside] | 1771 July 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Baudry des Lozières, Louis Narcisse, 1761-1841.
Concerning Animal Cotton and the Insect Fly Carrier | 1797 Jan. 3 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, DS. 9 p. Memoire sur le cotton-animal ou sur l'insecte porte-mouches. In French, with English translation. Cf. Minutes, p.254. Printed: APS Trans. o.s., vol. V, 150. General physical description: 9-1/2x7. Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bennett, -----.
Concerning a theorem for ascertaining a standard measure | 1808 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[Received], Document 1p. and end. General physical description: 12x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bergsten, Nicholas.
Concerning an operation on a boy; and, A singular case of chirurgo-medical operation in the Nosocomy of the University of Upsal in Sweden | 1800 Mar. 7-8 | 2 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. 11p. and 1 drawing and end. For report of committee, see: Report of committee...; May 2, 1800 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
James Berthoud and Co..
Directions for putting up beef for exportation | 1805 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[Louisville], D. 3p. and end. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
James Berthoud and Co..
Directions for putting up beef for exportation | 1805 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Copy in John Vaughan's hand. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bill of mortality of Portsmouth, New Hampshire | 1803 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Broadside. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p. 334. Enclosed originally in letter from Lyman Spalding to John R. Coxe; Feb. 21, 1803. Pres. by Lyman Spalding; (reed.) 4 March 1803. Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boussingault, J. B. (Jean Baptiste), 1802-1887.
Researches on the cause of goiter in the mountains of New Granada | 1830 Oct. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed, 24p. In French. Cf. Minutes, p. 626. Enclosed originally in letter from Joaquim Acosta to the Secretary of the APS; May 24, 1832. General physical description: 12x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
The Comet: elements of the orbit of the comet now visible [printed circular] | 1811 December 6 | 1 item(s) ; 18 cm x 23.5 cm | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mathematics and Astronomy. Communication submitted by this largely self-taught astronomer and mathemetician read before the American Philosophical Society on December 6, 1811. Cf. Minutes, p. 431. Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 112 Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bradford, William, 1719-1791.
LS Cy to American Philosophical Society | 1790 Sept. 30 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cantwells Bridge, Extract. 1p. and end. Concerning a giant radish. Cf. Minutes, p. 184. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bridgman, E. C. (Elijah Coleman), 1801-1861.
ALS to the Journal of Commerce. Editors | 1831 Feb. 10 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canton, China, 2p. and add. (See Ms.comm. to the APS. Philology, literature etc., vol. 2, no. 62.) Forwards memoir and comments on moral condition of Spanish possessions in Indian archipelago. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brisbane, James.
ALS to Benjamin Franklin | 1789 July 4 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2p. and add., end. Concerning "discovery of longitude." FILM54-63 FRAME57. General physical description: 15x9-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brooks, Ebenezer.
ALS to unidentified recipient | 1784 Nov. 6 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kentucky, 2p., end. Discovery of perpetual motion by Dr. McKinley of Kentucky. General physical description: 13x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brown, Charles.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1814 July 30 | 3 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Harper's Ferry, 1p. and add., end. and 2p. of drawings. Astronomical observations. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Brown, Samuel, 1769-1830.
Map of the nitre caves of Kentucky | 1805 Feb. 7 | 1 item(s) map,_37.6_x_22.9_cm | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read D. 1p. and end. (see Ms. comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 33.) Cf. Minutes, p. 382. See also map of saltpetre caves by Dufour. The map was accompanied by an article by Brown published as "A description of a cave on Crooked creek, with remarks and observations on nitre and gun-powder." American Philosophical Society Transactions, vol. 6 (1809): pp. 235-247. General physical description: 9x15 Natural History. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1830 April 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, 2p. and add., end. Sending curiosity: a piece of engraved marble recovered from quarry in Montgomery County. Cf. Minutes, p. 601. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1830 Nov. 29 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 4p. Concerning needed corrections on Maclure's geological map of the U.S. Cf. Minutes, p. 606. General physical description: 10x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bruce, James.
Concerning the simoom | n.d. | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 2p. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Buchanan, George, 1763-1808.
Concerning a vaccination | 1808 Feb. 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 1 page. Cf. Minutes, p. 404. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Busby, C. A. (Charles Augustin), 1786-1834.
Concerning the propelling of vessels by siphon | 1819 Aug. 16 | 2 folders | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York, ADS, 15p. and end. and drawing of 1p., diagram of reservoir. Cf. Minutes, p. 495. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Byrnes, Daniel.
A method proposed which it is apprehended will be an improvement in finding the longitude at sea | 1788 June 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed, 1p. and end. Enclosed originally in letter from Byrnes to Franklin; Aug. 15, 1788. FILM 54-63 FRAME 52. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Byrnes, Daniel.
ALS to Benjamin Franklin | 1788 Aug. 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 1p. and add., end. New quadrant. For enclosure, see Byrnes: improved method...longitude at sea; June 19,1788. FILM 54-63 FRAME 52. General physical description: 8x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Caire-Morand, Antoine.
Recherches sur l'asterie des anciens, et remarque d'un caractere singulier que la taille a devoile sur un Grenat | 1807 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Caire-Morand, Antoine.
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1807 Mar. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850.
ALS to Stephen Harriman Long | 1819 Mar. 8 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dept. of War, Copy. 3p. Orders to assume command of Long Expedition. Mentions T. Jefferson. Enclosed originally in Calhoun to Robert Walsh, 1819 Mar. 11. FILM 403 FILM 199 FRAME5-1 FRAMES 389. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850.
ALS to Robert Walsh | 1819 Mar. 11 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washington, 1p. Forwards a copy of Long's instructions. For enclosure, see Calhoun to Long, 8 March 1819. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chapman, Isaac A..
ALS to the American Philosophical Society. Description of a new invented Steam-Boat | 1810 Mar. 20 | 2 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wilkes-Barre, 16p. and drawing of 2p. Concerning a new type of steam boat. Chapman sent this communication to member James Mease to be presented to the Society for the possible award of a premium. Originally enclosed in Chapman to Mease, 1810 May 1. See also Robert Patterson Re: Chapman's steam boat, 1810 July 27. Cf. Minutes, p.423. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chapman, Isaac A..
Imaginary river to illustrate the movement of Chapman's "new-invented Steam Boat" | 1810 Mar. 20 | 1 map 19 x 30.5 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chapman, Isaac A..
ALS to James Mease | 1810 May 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wilkes-Barre, 2p. and add., end. Forwards letter concerning his steam boat. For enclosure, see: Letter from Chapman to the APS; March 20, 1810. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chapman, Josiah.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1819 Dec. 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bristol, 1p. and add. Offers navy duck for the premium. Cf. Minutes, pp. 490, 494. For other letter, see letter from Chapman to Patterson; Aug. 31, 1819 (APS Archives, Record Group II). General physical description: 6x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chipchase, John.
ALS to Leonard Snowden | 1804 Oct. 8 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4p., end. Sends extract from the Gentleman's magazine for June 1803 on meteors. Cf. Minutes, p. 349. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
Concerning magnetism | 1787 Feb. 7 | 2 folders | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS. 18 p. and end. Cf. Minutes, pp. 148-149. General physical description: 13x8. Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1787 May 4 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS, 1p. and end. Concerning his communication on longitude. General physical description: 10x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1787 Aug. 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 1p. and add., end. Asks for copy of the report on his paper. Cf. Minutes, p.153. General physical description: 10x8. Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
ALS to Benjamin Franklin | 1789 Mar. 21 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2p., end. Regarding support for testing theory of magnetism as method of determining longitude and a voyage to locate the northern magnetic pole. FILM54-62 FRAME53. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clibborn, Edward.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1829 Nov. 23 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati, 5p. and add., end. Concerning electricity. Refers to Franklin. Cf. Minutes, p. 598. FILM54-64 FRAME 116. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clifford, John D..
ALS Cy extract to Benjamin Smith Barton | 1811 Sept. 4 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lexington, L. 3p.and end. Extract. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, Concerning Mammoth cave. Nitre caves in Kentucky. Cf. Minutes. p. 430. General physical description: 10x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cloud, Joseph, ca. 1770-1845.
An attempt to ascertain the fusing temperature of metals | 1814 May 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cf. Minutes, p. 446. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., I, 167ff. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clymer, George.
Concerning the healthiness of Philadelphia | 1802 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AD, 4p.,end. General physical description: 8x5 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coates, Dr..
Description of a new hydrostatic balance | 1822 July 1 | 2 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 4p., table and 2 drawings, end. Cf. Minutes of Board of officers, July 1, 19, and 20, 1822. General physical description: 13x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776.
Remarks on some obvious phenomena of light | 1771 June 21 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read. 3p.and end. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
ALS to the President of the American Philosophical Society | 1793 Jan. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3p. and add., end.Concerning the climate of Pennsylvania from the records of the Swedish church. Cf. Minutes, p.212. General physical description: 9-1/2x7 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1826 Mar. 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2p. and add., end. Concerning the Mexican insect, aje. Cf. Minutes, p. 551. For letter forwarding the aje, see: Taylor, Sicand & Co. to the Pres.of the APS; Jan. 20, 1826. General physical description: 13x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning a new instrument for describing ellipses | 1819 Dec. 3 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning a Relief for Sore Eyes | 1809 Oct. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
From London, describes a cure of inflamed eyes. Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Articles which may be Usefullly Introduced Among Rude Nations in Africa | n.d. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Re: introduction into Africa certain items from Europe. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Captain Swift's Observations on the Natives of the North West Coast of America | 1805 June 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes of four voyages of Boston sea captain: description of houses and their ornamentation; mentions slitting of lower lip for decoration. Freeman and Smith 2434 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Certain Grasses ... for Cattle | 1805 Sept. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Cultivable Lands | 1819 Aug. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Education in Pennsylvania | Ca. 1797 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Education in Public Schools | ca. 1797 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning the Benefits of Stripping the Bark from Certain Diseased Orchard Trees | 1802 June 7 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning the calculations of surd decimal fractions; [read]. | 1816 Oct. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On last page is APS Report of Committee on this Papers, 1816 Nov. 15, signed by Robert M. Patterson. General physical description: 8x6 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning the contents of vol. 1, American Philosophical Society Transactions
| ca.1771 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3p. Mostly astronomical observations in this document. General physical description: 8x6-1/2. Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning the Currents through the Straits of Gibralter | n.d. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning the reduction of expenses of public officers | 1785 Spring | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concerning Wire Fences | 1817 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Act of incorporation | 1799 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Copy by Simeon Baldwin. 4p., end. Cf. Minutes, p.290. Enclosed originally in letter from the Connecticut Academy to Adam Seybert; Dec. 25, 1799. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
List of officers | 1799 Oct. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS: S. Baldwin. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 290. Enclosed originally in letter from the Connecticut Academy to A. Seybert; Dec. 25, 1799. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
ALS to Adam Seybert | 1799 Dec. 25 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Haven. Simeon Baldwin. 3p. Encloses a petition to Congress concerning the census. Also encloses copy of the charter for the Conneticut academy of arts and sciences and a list of officers. Cf. minutes, p.290. For enclosures, see: Conn.academy....Act of incorporation; and Conn.academy...List of officers; Oct. 1799. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conover, Samuel Forman, 1766?-1824.
An essay on the vermilion colour of Blood, and on the different colours of the metallic oxides, with an application of these principles to the arts | 1806 June 10 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, ADS, 18p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 387. Printed: APS Trans., o.s., vol. VI, 247. For report of committee, see: APS. Report...; Aug. 15, 1806. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conrad, Solomon White, 1779-1831.
ALS to Robert Hare | 1830 June 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p., end. Forwards paper by S. H. Saunders. For enclosure, see: Saunders, Concerning light; [read] May 21, 1830. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Concerning Phosphorescent Lights | 1837 Aug. 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Oak Hill, ADS, 1p. and add.: "John Vaughan," end. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooper, Edward Joshua, 1798-1863.
Using the expression of 'transverse' [Pr. Circular letter] | 1835 November | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mathematics and Astronomy. With engraving of Halley's comet. Inscription indicates that this document was presented to the American Philosophical Society by William Vaughan, September 16, 1835. Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 114 Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
ALS to Sir Humphry Davy | 1818 Sept. 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 3p. and add., end. On chemical experiments, tests of poisons, yellow fever. Refers to Jefferson, Madison, and the University of Virginia. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
ALS to unidentified recipient [on tests of poisons] | 1818 Sept. 18 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, 2p. Incomplete. ----Copy in part. Concerning scientific subjects and yellow fever. Refers to Jefferson and Madison. Cf. Minutes, p. 483. General physical description: 10x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
On boiling sugar | 1801 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed, 2 pages. General physical description: 14x9. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
On tests on arsenic | 1818 Sept. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document, 4p. Cf. Minutes, p.483. General physical description: 12x8-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
Syllabus of the Lectures of ...on Geological and Mineralogy in the University of Pennsylvania [Pr. Broadside] | Circa 1815-1819 | 1 item(s) ; 18.5 cm x 25.5 cm | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural Philosophy. Cooper, important as a dessiminator of scientific information and promoter of science in America, was a professor at the University of Pennsylvania from 1815 to 1819 and is best known for the American editions he prepared for several English textbooks and his description of Joseph Priestley's scientific work (see Goodman 128). Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 143 Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Couldery, William.
Concerning a new lamp | 1797 Jan. 7 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
London, D. 2p. and add., end. Concerning a new street lamp. Offered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, p.259. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coulter, Thomas.
Article on premature death of peach trees | 1797 Dec. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Autographed document, 2p. and end. Enclosed originally with letter from Coulton to Thomas Jefferson; Dec. 4, 1797. Notes: Cf. A.P.S. : Report of Committee on the Preservation of Peach Trees 1798, April 4. Cf. Minutes: pp. 24, 269, 303. General physical description: 13x8 Natural history | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coulter, Thomas.
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1797 Dec. 4 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. and add., end. Enclosure. Botany. For enclosure see Coulter: Article on... peach trees [ca.Dec. 1797]. Re: preventing premature death in peach trees. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1832 Sept. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. and add., end. Concerning colchicum. General physical description: 10x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cram, John.
Plan for a fan chair | 1786 Aug. 18 | 5 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.144. General physical description: 10x8. Illustr. and explanation by Charles Willson Peale. See Peale to Benjamin Smith Barton, 1786 July 31 (Barton Papers). Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crane, Gabriel.
ALS to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society | 1817 May 27 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Waynesville, 1p., end. and add. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 2, no. 55.) Concerning a grub found in a state of vegetation. General physical description: 12-1/2x7 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Creswell, Charles.
Concerning Godon's Observations to serve for the mineralogical map of the state of Maryland | 1809 Jan. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 5p. and end. Re. Godon's map. General physical description: 10x8 Natural History Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Creswell, Charles.
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1809 Jan. 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, 1p. and add. (mutilated), end. Geology. General physical description: 10-1/2x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Crivelli, M..
ALS to Society of Friends | 1829 June 10 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4p., end. In French. Enclosure lacking. Forwards his memoir on domestic economy; The potato as counter to poverty. Cf. Minutes, p. 593. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Croker, A..
ALS to James Cutbush | 1814 July 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Georgia, 7p. and add., end. On converting an alternate into a rotary motion. Cf. Minutes, pp.455-456. For report of committee, see: APS. Report...; [July 21. 1815]. General physical description: 10x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Croker, Temple Henry.
ALS to Benjamin Franklin | 1787 June 11 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 7p., end. and end. On windmills and the magnetic needle. Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currie, William, 1754-1828.
Concerning the Causes of Animal Heat | 1816 Jan. 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, document signed with initials. 4p., end. Remarks on such of the experiments of Mr. Daniel Ellis of Edinburgh have a tendency to disprove the generally received doctrine of the causes of animal heat. Cf. Minutes, p.460, 462. General physical description: 10x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currie, William, 1754-1828.
Remarks on the effects of metallic rods in the cure of diseases | 1797 April 7 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed, 4p., end. Remarks on the effects of Perkins' metallic rods in the cure of diseases. Cf. Minutes, p. 255. General physical description: 13x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currie, William, 1754-1828.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1818 June 2 | 2 folders | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12p. and add., end. Forwards memoir on criticisms of Newton, "A sketch of some of the errors, which have been discovered in some of the philosophical opinions of the illustrious Sir Isaac Newton," to be read to the APS. Cf. Minutes, p. 482. General physical description: 10x8 12-1/2x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Curson, Samuel.
Concerning Arequipa, Peru, and surrounding area | 1819 May 21 | 2 folders | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document, 59p. Author describes a climb of Mount Yachi, near Arequipa. Discusses Quechua concept of oxygen deficiency, to them a faintness due to "antimonal loads"; mentions attitude of Indians joining climb toward revelation of mine locations. Freeman and Smith 3104. See also Minutes, p.470 for reference to Curson in Peru. General physical description: 10x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cutbush, Edward, 1772-1843.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1801 July 10 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 1p. and add. Encloses thermometrical observations. For enclosure, see Cutbush: Thermometrical journal; Dec.16, 1800 - May 12,1801. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cutbush, Edward, 1772-1843.
Thermometrical journal | 1800 Dec. 16-1801 May 12 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS, 6p. and end. Refers to B.Franklin. Enclosed originally in letter from Cutbush to J. Vaughan; July 10, 1801. General physical description: 8x16 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cuthbert, John A. (John Albert), 1788-1881.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1832 June 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hamburg, 1p. and add., end. Forwarded A.P.S. publications. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cutler, Manasseh, 1742-1823.
ALS to Benjamin Smith Barton | 1792 Aug. 31 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ipswich, 4p., end. Concerning the age of Indian ruins in the Ohio country. Report on age of Ohio mounds using tree-ring dating. Cf. Minutes, p. 209. General physical description: 12x7-1/2. Freeman and Smith 1207. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
D.B.T.P.S. (pseud).
Concerning the improvement of chimneys | 1796 Dec. 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
DS with initials. Offered for the premium. Economy and comfort introduced to the fire-side, or, a hint for saving fuel and procuring a remedy for smoky chimneys. Illustrated. Cf. Minutes, p.245. General physical description: 9x7 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dabney, John Bass, 1766-1826.
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1808 June 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fayal, 7p. and end. Volcano on St. George's Island. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Da Costa, Francis.
Concerning a lead mine in Pennsylvania | 1805 June 15 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, ADS. 1p. and illustration of 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.377. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Da Costa, Francis.
Concerning a lead mine near Philadelphia | 1809 Nov. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed, 3p. Statement of the discovery of Mill Grove lead mine on Perkiomen Creek near Philadelphia. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1832 May 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 1p. and end. Forwards J. P. Rodrigues observations for the longitude of Portsmouth. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dandiran.
Method of carding, spinning, and weaving hemp | 1792 Dec. 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Hague, document in hand of Vautravers. 4p. Succinct account of the respective charges and profits, in manufacturing hemp after his improved method. Enclosed originally in letter from Vautravers to the President of the APS; Dec. 13, 1792. Cf. Minutes, p. 214. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dannery, S..
ALS to the [American Philosophical Society] | n.d. | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In French. General physical description: 10x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Davidson, Robert, 1750-1812.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1788 April 7 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carlisle, 3p. and add., end. and drawing of 1p. Concerning a teratological calf. Cf. Minutes, p.160. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Davis, John, 1761-1847.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1819 May 12 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, signed with initials. 2p. and end. Wishes to obtain a book on Chile. Gives title page. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deabbate, Gaspard.
Concerning the Barbary powers and Sardinia and the situation of Italy generally | 1820 June 17 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, autographed document, 2p. and end. In French. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deabbate, Gaspard.
Concerning the religious cult of the Vaudois [Waldensians] | 1823 May 29 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, document, 8p., end. In French. Enclosed originally in letter from Deabbate to Robert Walsh; May 29, 1823. Cf. Minutes, pp. 519-520. General physical description: 14x9 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deabbate, Gaspard.
ALS to Robert Walsh | 1823 May 29 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 1p. and end. In French. Sends memoir on religious cult of the Vaudois. For enclosure, see: Deabbate. Concerning...Vaudois: May 29, 1823. Cf. Minutes, pp. 519-520. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dean, Mrs (?).
Cure for the croup | 1808 Mar. 13 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 1 page. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dearborn, Benjamin, 1754-1838.
Concerning splitting stones by use of wedges | 1801 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 2 pages. Illustrated. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dearborn, Benjamin, 1754-1838.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1803 Feb. 4 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Background note: Dearborn was an educator and an inventor. Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Enc. of 7p. Concerning the abolition of slavery. Cf. Minutes, p. 338. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Demaree, Samuel R..
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1804 Dec. 28 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Harrodsburg, 3p. and add., end. Concerning writing and spelling. Proposal to form society to "alter and improve the orthography of the language of the United States." General physical description: 11x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Denmark.
Progres de l'enseignement mutuel en Dannemarck | 1827 Jan. 28 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description of a Stove | 1797 Nov. 3 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: c.f. minutes, page 262. Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834.
Circulars to John Vaughan | 1825 Nov. 24 | 3 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albany, Printed letter, filled in. 1p. and end. Enclosure of 4p. Request for mineralogical information for University of the State of New York. Two printed circulars. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834.
Sir[,] I take the liberty to inclose to you the proceedings... | 1825 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cover letter and four-page document giving resolutions of the Regents of the University of the State of New York regarding meteorological observations. Requires the 56 institutions under its auspices to begin a regular, systematic program of meteorological observation and offers detailed instructions on the exact procedures required to carry out those observations. Autograph signature of S[imeon] DeWitt who sent the document to John Vaughan on November 24, 1825. Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 177 Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834.
ALS to Benjamin Rush | 1807 April 25 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Observations on the eclipse of 1806 June 16. Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dietz, R..
Extracts of notes... concerning a testaceous mass from Anastasia Island, Florida | 1823 July 10 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document, 6p., end. General physical description: 8x6 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drake, Daniel.
ALS to Joseph Correa de Serra | 1817 Oct. 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cincinnati, 26p. and end. Concerning the geology of the Ohio valley. Cf. Minutes, p. 474. General physical description: 10x8 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Drayton, John, 1766-1822.
ALS to Benjamin Smith Barton | 1803 Sept. 9 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Extract, 1p. and end. Concerning insect infestation and the destruction of pine trees in South Carolina by a worm. Cf. Minutes, p. 342. General physical description: 10x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duffield, Samuel.
Meteorological observations | 1803 May 1-31 | 1 item(s) | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AD, 1p. and end. General physical description: 10x15-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dufour, John James.
Map of the saltpetre cave described by Dr. Samuel Brown | 1806 Feb. 7 | 1 item(s) Map 41.3 x 51.4 cm | Box OS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The cartouche reads: "A Survey of the Great Salt Petre Cave on Crooked Creek Madison County, Ky. by John James Dufour. 1805." See Samuel Brown, Map of the nitre cave of Kentucky, 1805 Feb. 7. Cf. Minutes, p. 382. Printed: APS Trans., o.s., vol. VI, 235. General physical description: 15x17 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Jareau, G..
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1810 May 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Orleans, 3p. and add., end. In French. Asks that his plan for a saw mill be submitted to the APS. For enclosure, see Du Jareau: Plan of a saw mill, May 9, 1810. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Jareau, G..
Plan of a saw mill | 1810 May 9 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New Orleans, ADS, 9p. and end. In French. Enclosed originally in letter from Du Jareau to T. Jefferson; May 9, 1810. General physical description: 10x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Jareau, J..
Address to the citizens of New Orleans and to the members of the city council [newspaper clipping] | 1808 Sept. 12-20 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
On levee and course of river in New Orleans. Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dunbar, John R. W. (John Richard Woodcock), 1805-1871.
ALS to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau [Printed Circular letter "Interesting galvanic experiments"] | 1833 July 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology Read, 1p. and add., end. In hand of A. D. Bache. Forwards broadside: On effects of galvanism on dead body of "Negro Ben." From the Winchester Virginian, 1833 June 27. On same sheet is letter from Dunbar to Robinson; June 27, 1833. Sent to Peter Du Ponceau, president of the American Philosophical Society by John R. W. Dunbar, and read before the society on July 19, 1833. Includes manuscript note in the margin signed by Dunbar who performed a series of electrical experiments on the body of a recently executed criminal. By applying shocks from a battery supplied by Dr. [Julius Timoleon] Ducatel of the University of Maryland, and belonging to Mr. Edmondson, Dunbar was able evoke severe muscular contractions in the corpse. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 137 Access digital object: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dunbar, Robert.
ALS to Benjamin Smith Barton | 1803 Jan. 7 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, Extract. 5p. See also Barton, Conerning Dunbar's paper on swallows, 1803 Jan. 21; APS, Report... 1803 Feb. 4 (APS Archives). General physical description: 9x5-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dunbar, William, 1749-1810.
Concerning the solar eclipse of June 16, 1806 | 1806 Aug. 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, ADS, 8p., end. Astronomical observations made at the Forest near Natchez [re: solar eclipse of June 16, 1806].----Copy, 7p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 388. Printed: Trans o.s., vol. VI, 260 ff. General physical description: 8x5 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dunbar, William, 1749-1810.
ALS extract to John Vaughan | 1810 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. and end. Asks Vaughan to order a spinning machine for wool. See also: Winpenny and Long, Concerning a spinning machine, ca.1810. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dunbar, William, 1749-1810.
Meteorological observations 4 miles east of the river Mississippi | 1804 April 6 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, AD. 3 p. and end. Monthly and annual results of meteorological observations made at the Forest 4 miles east of the river Mississippi. Cf. Minutes, p.350. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1828 Dec. 17 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia,1p. Concerning an answer to Rafn's article on Norse antiquities discovered in North America. Cf. Minutes, p. 585. On verso is John Vaughan, Memorandum concerning Rafn's communication about Norse relics in North America, 1828 December. General physical description: 10x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1829 June 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, signed with initials. 1p. Concerning Swift's memoir on education. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1831 April 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Philadelphia, 4p., end. Concerning silk culture in America. General physical description: 10x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1803 Jan. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wilmington, 4p.and add., end. Partly in French. Concerning Potel's method of reviving asphixiated persons. Cf. Mintes, p.331. General physical description: 10x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1805 Sept. 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wilmington, "A Friend of Humanity." 11p. and end. Comments on yellow fever. In French. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834.
ALS to John Vaughan (translation) | 1805 Sept. 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Translation. 4p. Encloses extracts from works on yellow fever, including one by Guyton Morveau. Photograph of draft of A.L. Presented by Longwood Library, March 1960. English translation. General physical description: 13x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Concerning the Water in the Body of an Animal | 1800 June 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read; AD 4p., end. Sur le Formation de l'eau dans les corps animal. In French. Translation by J. Williams. Enclosed originally in letter from Williams to C. Wistar; June 26, 1800. Enclosed originally in letter from Du Pont de Nemours to the APS; May 15, 1800. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Concerning the Water in the Body of an Animal (Translation) | 1800 June 20 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
English translation. Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Concerning the meaning of the words country and commonwealth | 1815 Oct. 6 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document signed with initials. 6p., end. In French. In hand of Alexandre Cardon de Sandrands. Refers to Benjamin Franklin. Cf. Minutes, p. 458. Enclosed originally in letter from Du Pont to John Vaughan; Aug.19, 1815. For report of committee, see: Report ...; Feb. 2, 1816. Reprint of Du Pont's paper and the committee's report, with introduction. General physical description: 10x8 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1800 May 15 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Good-stay near New York, 1p. and add., end. In French. Refers to Thomas Jefferson. Sends article on water in an animal. (For article, see: Du Pont de Nemours, "Concerning the Water in the Body of an Animal") General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
ALS to the American Philosophical Society | 1800 May 22 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Good-stay near New York, 1p. In French. Mentions Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Natural History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan, enclosing AMs Sur la theorie des vents | 1801 Dec. 23 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
New York, 1p. and add., enclosure. Letter refers to Thomas Jefferson. Manuscript in French. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan, enclosing AMs Sur la theorie des vents (On the Theory of the Winds) | 1801 Dec. 23 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
English translation. Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1815 Aug. 19 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. and end. Mentions Franklin and Jefferson. For enclosure, see: Du Pont. Concerning..."country'; [read] Oct. 6, 1815. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 Trade, Commerce, Navigation, Manufactures, Agriculture, Husbandry and Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
ALS to John Vaughan | 1815 Nov. 23 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2p., end. Enclosure wanting. In French. Forwards memoir on cramps. Cf. Minutes, p. 459. General physical description: 10x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ecroyd, Richard.
Meteorological observations | 1803 June 12 - Dec. 30 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document signed, 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 349. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elkendorp, B..
Memoir on the non-strangulating hernia and the mode of curing it | 1822 Dec. 6 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, document signed, 16p. and end. In French. Cf. Minutes, p. 515. General physical description: 11-1/2x8 Medicine, Anatomy, and Physiology | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
Astronomical observations made at Lancaster | 1802 Feb. 13 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ADS, 1p. and end. by R.P[atterson] and drawing of 2p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p. 321. Printed: Trans., n.s.,vol.I,93. Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
Astronomical observations made in Lancaster, Pa. | 1802 Jan. 15 | 3 folders | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, autographed document, 7p., end. Letterpress copies (3). 6p. Cf. Minutes, p. 320. Printed: Trans, o.s., VI, 61-69. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
Concerning the use of water for an artificial or portable horizon | 1803 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, ADS, 2p. and end. Contains also notes by Thos. Whitney. General physical description: 13x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Thomas Jefferson | 1801 Dec. 29 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1p. and end. Enclosure lacking. On astronomical observations. General physical description: 10x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1800 Mar. 23 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cumberland Island, 2p. Friendly letter. Astronomy. General physical description: 9x7 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1801 Dec. 29 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 1p. Sends papers and has sent copies to Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 10x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1802 May 3 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 1p. and add. Concerning Reed, astronomy, and a wooden pendulum. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson (includes John Vaughan to Ellicott, ca.1803) | 1803 Oct. 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 7p. and end. Astronomical observations. On same page is note by J. Vaughan to [Ellicott; ca. 1803]. Printed: APS Trans. o.s., vol .VI, 113ff. General physical description: 10x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1804 Jan. 24 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 1p. and end. Returns proof. Friendly letter. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1804 Mar. 1 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 1p. and add., end. Concerning proof sheets of his article. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1805 Nov. 12 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 3p. and add., end. Enclosure lacking. ----Two copies. One has 1p. of drawing. Forwards astronomical observations. General physical description: 10x8 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1806 Aug. 1 | 2 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Note: Diagram of Eclipse observed at Lancaster, PA. Mathematics and Astronomy Lancaster, A.L.S. 7p. and end. and 1p. of drawing and end. Concerning the eclipse of the sun. Cf. Minutes, p.388. Enclosed originally in letter from Ellicott to R. Patterson, Aug. 2, 1806, A. Ellicott to Robert Patterson; Aug. 2, 1806. Printed: Trans., o.s.,vol. VI, 255 ff. For report of committee, see: APS. Report...Oct. 3, 1806. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1806 Aug. 2 | 1 item(s) ; 8 x 6-1/2 | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mathematics and Astronomy. Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Add. mutilated. Enc. Concerning the solar eclipse and remarks on Ferrer's observation of it. For enclosure, see letter from Ellicott to R. Patterson; Aug. 1, 1806. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1806 Aug. 16 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lancaster, 2p. and add., end. Considering Dunbar's observation of the solar eclipse. Printed: Trans., o.s., vol. VI, 255 ff. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
Observations on a lunar eclipse made at Philadelphia by Robert Patterson and Ellicott | 1801 Dec. 18 | 1 item(s) | Box 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mathematics and Astronomy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elmslie, John.
Concerning hot springs at the Cape of Good Hope | 1808 May 3 | 1 item(s) | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Enclosed originally in letter from Elmslie to Griffiths; May 3, 1808. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elmslie, John.
ALS to Dr. Griffith | 1808 May 3 | 1 item(s) | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cape Town, 2p. and add. Sends article concerning the hot springs in the Cape of Good Hope. For enclosure, See: Elmslie. Concerning hot springs...; [May 3, 1808]. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerson, G. (Gouveneur), 1796-1874.
Concerning meteors | 1833 Nov. | 2 folders | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 15p. and end. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Espy, James P. (James Pollard), 1785-1860.
Concerning the causes of fluctuation of the barometer | 1825 July 12 | 1 item(s) | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Read, ADS, 7p. and end. General physical description: 10x8 Natural Philosophy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Evans , Oliver, 1755-1819.
Concerning specifications of his discovery on steam engines | n.d. | 1 item(s) | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 2p. and end. Extract. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Evans , Oliver, 1755-1819.
Directions for making his patented screw-mill | 1806 | 2 item(s) | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 2p., with screw-mill illustration. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ewing, James.
ALS to Robert Patterson | 1823 Feb. 20 | 2 item(s) | Box 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Document, 6p. and add., end. and 2 drawings. Concerning a hydrant, with diagrams, entered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, pp. 517-518. General physical description: 10x8 Mechanics, Machinery, Engineering, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exter, Richard.
ALS to Joel Roberts Poinsett | 1827 Sept. 5 | 1 item(s) | Box 3 |