American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIa
APS.Archives.IIa
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American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society. List of Members | 1743-1768 | |||
Membership List, 1743, 1767 and Jan. 12-Feb. 2, 1768 Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge. List of Members | 1768 Feb.2 | |||
Photocopy of List copied into the Minute Book. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Isaac Jamineau; | April 8, 1768 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S.: Cha[rles] Thomson,Correspg.Secy. 1p.and end.by John Vaughan: "Presented...by Dr S.G.Morton Jan[uar]y 16th 1829." Notifies him of election as corresponding member. Removed from book of letters acknowleding election Vol.I, in 1962. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Mr. Famitz; | April 15, 1768 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S.: Cha[rles] Thomson,Correspg.Secy. 1p.,end.by J.Vaughan: "Presented to Amn Philos Socy by Dr S G Moreton [sic] 16 Jan[uar]y 1829." Notifies him of election as corresponding member. Removed from book of letters acknowledging election, Vol.I, in 1962. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Smith, William, 1727-1803.
Letter to James Hamilton | Oct. 18, 1768 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and.and end. Invitation to attend meeting of the American society to discuss expedition to James Bay to observe the transit of Venus. Presented by P.S.Du Ponceau; 19 June 1840. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Antill, Edward, 1701-1770.
Letter to W[illia]m Smith; | Oct., 1768 | 11-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Declines election to APS because of prior election to American Society for promoting Useful Knowledge. General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Art.
Subscription List of Philadelphia Merchants. Proposal for Opening a Canal between the Delaware River and the Chesapeake | April 25, 1769 | |||
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Gale, Benjamin, 1715-1790.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Bond | April 25, 1769 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Killingworth, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Donates two examples of Abel Buel's printing types to the APS. See Minutes, June 16, 1769, p.39. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Account of the expenses and disbursements of the committee for examining the canal; | June 16, 1769 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
D. 2p.and end. See Minutes, pp.39-40. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Elevation between Bohemia and Apoquinimy rivers, together with estimate of expense of making a canal; | June 16, 1769 | 41-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
D. 1p. Part of report of canal committee. See Minutes, pp.39-40. General physical description: 41-1/2x7-1/4 Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Curators.
Report to the Society of proposals for increasing the cabinet; | April 20, 1770 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Isaac Bartram, Benjamin Rush and Owen Biddle. 2p. See printed Minutes, pp. 53-54. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania; | Sept. 20, 1770 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L. 1p.and end. Copy. Presents Transactions. For report of this letter, see Minutes, p.58. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Bradford, William, 1719-1791.
Account with the American philosophical society; | Feb. 22, 1771 | 9-3/4x9 | ||
D.S.: Wm.and Thos.Bradford. 1p.and end. General physical description: 9-3/4x9 | ||||
Taylor, Samuel.
Bill to the American philosophical society for binding 500 volumes of the Transactions; | Feb., 1771 | 8-1/2x8 | ||
D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8-1/2x8 | ||||
Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776.
Letter to [William] Smith | June 6, 1771 | 8-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add.and end. Enc.wanting. Acknowledges election to membership. Encloses a paper. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the [American] Philosophical Society | Oct. 11, 1771 | 8 1/2" x 10" | ||
London, A.L.S: Samuel More, secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol. [1] of the Society's Transactions, conveyed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Wrangel, Carl Magnus, d. 1786.
Letter to Thomas Bond; | Oct. 18, 1771 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Stockholm, A.L.S. 2p.and add.and end. Acknowledges election to the APS. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Philadelphia County (Pa.). Commissioners.
An account of the machine for weighing loaded wagons; | Oct. 25, 1771 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
D. 1p.and end. Extracted from the commissioner's Book of Minutes. Read before the APS; Dec. 6, 1771. See: APS Minutes, p.68. General physical description: 12x7-3/4 | ||||
Jones, John.
Letter to [Owen Biddle]; | Oct. 26, 1771 | 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||
A.D.S. 2p.and end. Account of a machine for working a number of scythes with a horse. Printed: APS Minutes, p.66. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Account of papers communicated to the APS, published agreeable to their order by the secretaries; | Dec. 19, 1771 | 12x7 | ||
D.S.: John Ewing. 2p.and end. General physical description: 12x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to University of Aberdeen | [1771] | 9x6-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo of A.L.S.: William Smith and Robert Strettell Jones. 2p. Presentation note on Vol.I, A.P.S. Transactions. Presented by University Library Kings's College, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1968. General physical description: 9x6-3/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Extracts from the minutes | Feb. 1 - May 15, 1772 | 2 page(s) ; 8x7 | ||
Document. Relative to presentation of the Transactions. Benjamin Franklin is mentioned twice. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
Dunn, Samuel.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Oct. 8, 1772 | 13x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Donates "a Chart of the Stars..." Says B.Franklin will propose him as a member. See Minutes, p.81. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Manning, James, 1738-1791.
Letter to Robert Strettle(sic) Jones, secretary of the A.P.S; | Oct. 27, 1772 | 7" x 9" | ||
Providence, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol.1 of the Transactions presented to the college in Providence. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
Howell, Rednap, 1726-1787.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 23, 1772 | 12x7-1/4 | ||
Boutetourte county, Virginia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enc.of 3p. Concerning various inventions of his: e.g., time piece for ascertaining longitude at sea, and ship pump. General physical description: 12x7-1/4 | ||||
Howell, Rednap, 1726-1787.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 27, 1772 | 3 page(s) ; 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Boutetourte County, Virginia. Autographed letter signed. Forwards specimen of moss used in dyeing. Plans of a silk reel. Cf. Minutes, p. 79. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Farmer, Ferdinand.
Letter to Thomas Bond; | Dec. 31, 1772 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Encloses pamphlet on parallax by Christian Mayer. Cf. Minutes, p.75. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, Pres. of A.P.S.; | 1772 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
No. 2 Sommerset house [ca.]. A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Presents to the A.P.S. his translations of Kalm's Travels, Bossu's Travels, and Catalogues of North American animals, American plants, and Centuria of new insects. Cf. Minutes May 1,1772. Date is before July when F. joined Cooks's expedition. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
François, Rosier, Abbé.
Abbe [Francois] Rosier to | 1773 January 24 | 9x7 | ||
Circular letter prospectus for a periodical publication, Observations sur la physique, sur l'histoire naturelle et sur les arts (more commonly known as Rozier's Journal) for which François Rozier had purchased the publishing privilege in 1771. In 1773, the year this letter was published, Rozier changed the journal's format and began vigorously promoting his publication as an alternative to the slow, restricted-access publications of learned societies. Includes autograph signature of Rozier and one page manuscript letter indicating that communications to be considered for publication may be received by Benjamin Franklin, Mr. Magalhaens [John Hyacinth de Magellan], and Mr. [Peter] Elmsley, bookseller, all three residing in London. Cf. Early minutes, Sept.17,1773. p.83 of printed Minutes. General physical description: 9x7 Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 103 Access digital object: | ||||
Gauld, George.
Description and computation of the Height of Catherine's Hill and of the Blue Mountains, Jamaica | 1773 February 15 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Paper by Scottish surveyor George Gauld to be digested for publication. Port Royal, A.D.S. 2p.and end. Cf. Minute, p.80. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Gauld, George.
Letter to [Hugh Williamson]; | Feb. 15, 1773 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Port Royal, A.L.S. 1p.and end. "I have sent you...Lorimer's Account of Chester River &c...and likewise the description of the Sea Coast of Florida..." Cf. Minutes, p.80. For letter from Lorimer to Gauld, see Aug.13,1772 (bound with 917.59: G23.) General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Jones, John.
Letter to ----; | May 27, 1773 | 13x8-1/4 | ||
Indian River, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Describes bridge proposed to cross the Schuylkill. See Proceedings, XXII,pt.3,80. General physical description: 13x8-1/4 | ||||
Fontana, Felice, 1730-1805.
Letter to William Smith and Robert Strettell Jones; | June [13], 1773 | 12x8-1/2 | ||
Florence, A.L.S. 3p.and end. In Latin. Acknowledges work presented to the accademia di Firenzi by the APS. Describes the academy. Translated: Ms.minutes, 1769-1774. Printed: APS Proceedings,vol.90,no. 5,Dec.1946. General physical description: 12x8-1/2 | ||||
Accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | June 30, 1773 | 9x7 | ||
Turin, D.S.: Conte Saluzzo. 1p.and end. In Italian. Thanks for publication and sends their publication in return. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Accademia delle Scienze dell'Istituto di Bologna.
Letter to the A.P.S. See under date August 28, 1773 | 1773 August 18 | |||
Colles, Christopher, 1738-1816.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society; | Aug. 20, 1773 | 14-3/4x9-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning his steam-engine. For report on his engine, see: APS Minutes, pp.82-83. General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/2 | ||||
Accademia delle Scienze dell'Istituto di Bologna.
Letter to [APS] | August 28, 1773 | 7" x 10" | ||
Bologna, A.L.S: Sebastiano Canterzani, segretario. 1p. In Italian. Acknowledges Vol. 1 of Transactions. General physical description: 7" x 10" | ||||
Oliver, A. (Andrew), 1731-1799.
Letter to William Smith; | Dec. 6, 1773 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Salem, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning his new theory of lightning and thunder storms. Intends to forward a copy for the APS Transactions. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Mazzei, Filippo, 1730-1816.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 7, 1773 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Richmond, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Refers to Franklin. Printed: APS Proc.,v.90,no.5,Dec.1946. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Wells, Richard, 1734-1801.
Account of a snow plough; | Dec. 17, 1773 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
[received]. D. 1p.and end.on 2 sheets. Cf. Minutes, p.85. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Chart of minutes of meetings as found in "leather book, blue book, red book, rough;" | Jan. 5, 1774 - May 19, 1780 | |||
Wells, Richard, 1734-1801.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 21, 1774 | 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. Regarding the construction of wells. General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of papers communicated to the APS previous to; | Jan. 1774 - Feb. 28, 1775 | 12x7-1/4 | ||
D.S.: R[obertJ Strettell Jones. 3p.and end. General physical description: 12x7-1/4 | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Extracts from his journal, volume C.; | March, 1774 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed D. 7p.and end. Refers to B.Franklin. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent, 1743-1794.
Letter to the Philosophical society of Philadelphia [sic]; | April 12, 1774 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Presents publication. Printed: Duveen & Klickstein. Annals of science, v.11,no.12,plate 4-5. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Mayer, Christian, 1719-1783.
Letter to Ferdinand Farmer; | May 4, 1774 | 9x6-1/2 | ||
Manheim, L. 1p. Extract. In Latin. Forwards astronomical publications to the APS. General physical description: 9x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of persons to whom books were to be sent by Dr. Franklin; | 1774 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de, 1707-1788.
Memoire instructif sur la maniere de conserverles oiseaux et autres objets d'Histoire naturelle | 1774 | 13x8 | ||
envoyé par M. Daubenton le jeune de la part de M. Le Comte de Buffon au Docteur Franklin pour etre Communique a la Societé Philosophique americaine etablie a Philadelphie; [ca.] Photo.of D. 2p. In French. (from original in the Library Company of Philadelphia.) General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Normandie, John H. de.
Letter to Thomas Bond; | Jan. 16, 1775 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Pa., A.L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Encloses copyu of letter from Lord Stanhope acknowledging election to membership of his father [Lord Mahon] and self. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Dicquemare, M. l'abbé (Jacques-François), 1733-1789.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | May 27, 1775 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Havre de Grace, A.L.S. 3p.and end. In French. Presents his work on sea-anemones. Cf. Minutes, p.97. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Mayer, Christian, 1719-1783.
Letter to Peter Miller; | July 29, 1775 | 13x8 | ||
Mannheim, L. 2p. Copy. Concerning the state of Europe. Hopes to forward some of his astronomical observations to the APS. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Chris[tophe]r Marshall | November 1, 1776 | 3 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia. Printed D. 1p. and end. Invitation to a meeting at Philosophical Society Hall that evening. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 6 1/4" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 9 Access digital object: | ||||
Smith, William, 1727-1803.
Letter to David Rittenhouse, [Samuel] Duffield, and [Pierre E.] DuSimitiere | Sept. 7, 1777 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: William Smith and Th.Bond. 1p. and end. Concerning copperplates for the Transactions. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Mayer, Christian, 1719-1783.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | 1777 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Mannheim, [ca.]. A.L.S. 4p.and end. In Latin. ----English translation of 4p. Acknowledges election. Account of his work at the astronomical observatory at Mannheim. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Mayer, Christian, 1719-1783.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | April 24, 1778 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Mannheim, A.L.S. 4p.and end. In Latin. ----English translation of 4p. Printed: APS Transactions, vol.2, 217-219: Barton's Memoirs of Rittenhouse, p.577. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Smith, William, 1727-1803.
Letter to [George Louis Leclerc Buffon] | Sept. 15, 1779 | 7-1/2x12 | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of L.S. 2p. and end. ----Duplicate copy. A.P.S. returns thanks for presentation of Buffon's Histoire naturelle des oiseaux. Mentions B.Franklin. General physical description: 7-1/2x12 | ||||
Page, John, 1744-1808.
Letter to David Rittenhouse; | Dec. 4, 1779 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Williamsburg, A.L.S. 2p. Mutilated. Relative to a meteor seen in Virginia, Oct. 31, 1779. Read before the A.P.S., May 2, 1783; printed in its Transactions, v.2,173,1786. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to John Page; | Jan. 16, 1780 | 8" x 6 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. 1/2p. and end. Incomplete. Relative to a meteor [which was seen on Oct. 31, 1779, and which is supposed to have fallen on or near the Ouasiota mountains]. The complete letter is printed in the Transactions of the American philosophical society, v.2,p.175. It was read before the A.P.S. on May 2, 1783. General physical description: 8" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to Joseph Reed | Feb. 15, 1780 | 10-1/4x6 | ||
Morristown, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and end. (from original in the Boston Public Library) Acknowledges membership in the APS. Cf. Minutes, June 16, 1780, p.109. Printed: Writings, vol.18, 11-12. General physical description: 10-1/4x6 | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to Joseph Reed | Feb. 15, 1780 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Morristown, Typed copy of L. 1p. Printed: Sparks, Washington, VI, 466. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Husbands, Hermon, 1724-1795.
Letter to Lewis Nicola; | April 26, 1780 | 8-1/4x7 | ||
A.L.S. 5p.and add.,end. Description of the Appalachian mountain region, together with a theory of the earth,submitted for examination. General physical description: 8-1/4x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Notes of committee of the treasury [endorsement sheet only]; | April, 1780 | 7-1/2x9-1/2 | ||
D. 1p. General physical description: 7-1/2x9-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee with the committee from the Library company; | May 19, 1780 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Th.Bond, William Smith, Josiah Hewes, and Mordecai Lewis. 1p.and end. Grants APS permission to hold meetings in the west room of the Library company building. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of members in arrears; | July 10, 1780 | 11x9 | ||
D. 2p.and end. General physical description: 11x9 | ||||
Académie des Sciences, Belles-lettres, et Arts de Lyon.
Subjects for Prizes | September 5, 1780 | 11-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Lyons, D.S.: La Tourrette, Perpetual Secretary. 3p.and end. Subjects for prizes for 1782 and 1783, proposed by the abbé Raynal. For printed copy, see Broadsides, 207. General physical description: 11-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Nicola, Lewis, 1717-1807.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | Dec. 15, 1780 | 11-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
[read] A.L.S. 2p.and end. Scheme for philosophical committees throughout the continent to correspond with the Society. General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to the election of officers; | Jan. 5, 1781 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
D.S.: Geo. Duffield, Lewis Nicola and Du Simitiere, "Judges of ye Election." 3P.and end. See Minutes, Jan.5,1781, p.110, for list of officers elected. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Letter to the marquis de Lafayette; | Jan. 27, 1781 | 11-1/2x7 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Notice of his election to membership in the APS. General physical description: 11-1/2x7 Access digital object: | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Letter to Major general de Granchain; | Feb. 7, 1781 | 11-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S.with initials. 1p.and end. Draft. Acknowledges for the APS the receipt of his observations upon eclipses. Cf. Minutes, 111. General physical description: 11-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to [Timothy] Matlack | Feb. 15, 1781 | 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||
New Windsor, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Acknowledges election to the APS. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Sullivan, John, 1740-1795.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Feb. 16, 1781 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Donates fossil found near Portsmouth, N.H. See Minutes, p.111. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817.
Letter to Timothy Matlack | Feb. 21, 1781 | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Acknowledges election to the APS. General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Livingston, William, 1723-1790.
Letter to Timothy Matlack | Feb. 22, 1781 | 8x6-3/4 | ||
Trenton, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Acknowledges elections as councillor of the APS. General physical description: 8x6-3/4 | ||||
Chastellux, François Jean, Marquis de, 1734-1788.
Letter to [member of A.P.S.] | Feb. 25, 1781 | 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Newport, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes of March 16, 1781. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803.
Letter to the president of the A.P.S.; | Feb., 1781 | 10" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.in 3d P. 1p. At the request of Mr. Bowdoin presents pamphlet in the name of the American academy of arts and sciences. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Notes upon papers read before, or submitted to, the American philosophical society; | March, 1781 | 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
D. 2p.and end. Read: March 16, 1781. Cf. Minutes, pp.111-112. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
La Luzerne, Anne-César, Chevalier de, 1741-1791.
Letter to [Timothy] Matlack; | March, 1781 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards list of prizes offered for 1782 by the academy at Lyons. Cf. Minutes, p.112. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to [member of the A.P.S.] | April 18, 1781 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Richmond, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to the Council of the Society. Printed: A.P.S. Proceedings, v.87, no.3,1943,p.265. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Barbé-Marbois, François, Marquis de, 1745-1837.
Letter to ---- | May 2, 1782 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Submits a letter from M.d' Abeville. For letter(?), see Minutes, p.114. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Court de Gébelin, Antoine, 1725-1784.
Letter to the secretary of the Literary society of the U.S. (sic) | March 15, 1783 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
[Paris] A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. Presentation of his Monde primitif. Fete held by the Musée de Paris in honor of the peace; Dr. Franklin's attendance. Cf. Minutes of Sept. 26, 1783. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of curators concerning the state of the natural curiosities in the museum; | April 2, 1783 | 7-3/4x6-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Samuel Duffield and Eben[ezer] Hazard. 1p. General physical description: 7-3/4x6-1/4 | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to the secretary of the A.P.S,; | June 17, 1783 | 8X13 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p.,add.and end. Presents a number of books to the APS. Wishes to become a member. Refers to Franklin several times. Printed: Pro., XXII, pt.3,118-119. General physical description: 8X13 | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society] | June 27, 1783 | 8x13 | ||
Rotterdam, L.S.: Lambert Buher, First Sec'y. 1p. and end. Donates a set of their Transactions to the APS. Sends set, also, for B. Franklin. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
Mandrillon, Joseph, 1743-1794.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 12, 1783 | 9x7 | ||
Amsterdam, A.L.S. 3p. In French. (tipped in, in: Mandrillon. Recherches philosophique...; 1783. 973.1:M31) (Letter removed July 1984 - now in A.P.S. Archives) Donates manuscript copy of his answers to the prize question of the academy of Lyons. Cf. Minutes, Feb.6,1784, p.122. General physical description: 9x7 Access digital object: | ||||
Godefroy,.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 27, 1783 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Gives prints relative to the American revolution. Cf. Minutes, p.118. For prints, see in Print Collection. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791.
Letter to Thomas Bond | Sept. 19, 1783 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L. 2p. Printed in part: APS Transactions, v.II,183-185. Cf.Minutes,p.118. Presented by Glassboro State College, Glassboro,N.J.,from the Stewart Collection May 1960. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
La Luzerne, Anne-César, Chevalier de, 1741-1791.
Letter to [William] White; | Sept., 1783 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Louis XVI will accept Rittenhouse's orrery. Cf. Minutes, p. 118. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Book receipts; | Oct. 17 - Dec. 10, 1783 | 6-1/2x3-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 2p. General physical description: 6-1/2x3-1/2 | ||||
Bond, Thomas, 1712-1784.
Tho[ma]s Bond to [John Hyacinth de Magellan] | October 18, 1783 | 8" x 13 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.Dr. of L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of June 17, 1783, and books for A.P.S. Indicates that M. Magellan will be elected to membership in the Society. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 118-119. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to the secretary of the A.P.S. | Dec. 10, 1783 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Encloses pamphlet containing account of French balloon experiments. Cf. Minutes, p.125. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to revise the constitution and laws of the society; | Feb. 3, 1784 | 13x8-1/4 | ||
D.S.: Fra[nci]s Hopkinson, John Morgan and Eben[ezer] Hazard. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.122. General physical description: 13x8-1/4 | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Letter to David Writtenhouse [sic]; | Feb. 14, 1784 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Presents "valuable philosophical instruments" to the society. Cf. Minutes, p.123. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
A.P.S Bond to Francis Hopkins | 1784 Feb. 20 | |||
Bond note for Three Hundred Pounds from Francis Hopkinson to the American Philosophical Society. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
A.P.S. Indenture. To Francis Hopkinson. | 1784 Feb. 20 | |||
Indenture to Francis Hopkinson for a bond of six hundred pounds with annual interest at a rate of 7 shillings and sixpence (Spanish silver) to be paid annually. | ||||
Boinod & Gaillard.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | March 5, 1784 | 12-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and end. Offer their services as printer to the society. Cf. Minutes, p.123. General physical description: 12-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Petition of the A.P.S. and the Library company of Philadelphia to the general assembly of Pennsylvania for two lots on Independence Square; | March 12, 1784 | 14-1/2x9 | ||
D.S.: Mordecai Lewis, Thomas Parke, Jno. Kaign; for the Library company, and: Sam.Vaughan, Francis Hopkinson and David Rittenhouse, for the APS. 3p.and end. Contains different wording from the petition of Dec. 13, 1784. Cf.Minutes,p. 124. General physical description: 14-1/2x9 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Boinod and Gaillard's proposals with regard to printing the Transactions; | March 19, 1784 | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: de Marbois and Eben[ezer] Hazard. 1p.and end. General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Dunlap, John, 1747-1812.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | March 22, 1784 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Offers his services as printer. Cf. Minutes, p.124. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to David Writtenhouse [sic] | March 27, 1784 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Presents to the APS a complete set of Priestley's Works. Cf. Minutes, p.124. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Letter to David Rittenhouse; | March 31, 1784 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Presents Bemetzrieder's Work on music. For publication, see: 787.9:B42. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Bradford, Thomas, 1745-1838.
Letter to David Rittenhouse; | May 7, 1784 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Offers his services as printer for the APS. Cf. Minutes, p.125. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Williamson, Hugh, 1735-1819.
Letter to Robert Patterson; | May 24, 1784 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Annapolis, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Places before the APS certain papers from the Haarlem society, concerning the drainage of low grounds and the cleaning of canals. Cf. Minutes, p. 126. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Mandrillon, Joseph, 1743-1794.
Letter to [the American philosophical society]; | June 11, 1784 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Amsterdam, A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Presents his work, Le spectateur americaine. Cf. Minutes, p.129. For work, see 973:M31. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vergennes, Charles Gravier, Comte de, 1719-1787.
Letter to the President and members of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 9, 1784 | 8x12-1/2 | ||
Versailles, L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the APS. Cf. Minutes, p.129. General physical description: 8x12-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Joint petition of the American philosophical society and the Library company to the General assembly for two lots on State house square for the purpose of erecting a building to house the A.P.S. and another for the Library company; | Dec. 13, 1784 | 8" x 13" | ||
D.S: Sam. Vaughan and Fras. Hopkinson, Committee of the American philosophical society. 3p. The Library company declined to join in the petition; cf. Minutes, Nov. 12 - Dec. 17, 1784. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Burgsdorf,.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Jan. 10, 1785 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. In German. Asks for information concerning plants and their ecology. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Letter to the president of the Philadelphia [sic] Philosophical society; | Jan. 21, 1785 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. Resigns from vice-presidency of the APS. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Extract from the Minutes, listing new members; | Jan. 22, 1785 | 13-1/2x8 | ||
A.D.S.: Sam. Magaw, "one of the Secretar[ie]s." 3p.and end. General physical description: 13-1/2x8 | ||||
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
An act vesting a lot of ground to the American Philosophical society; | March 28, 1785 | 16x10 | ||
D.S.: Samuel Bryan, Clerk. Attest: Math[ee]w Irwin. 2p.and end. Certified copy. Cf. Minutes, p.130. In oversize box. General physical description: 16x10 | ||||
Muhlenberg, Henry, 1753-1815.
Botanical description of most of the forest trees, shrubs and nature of the U.S.A.. | [1785 April] | |||
Photocopy of the original in the Gilbert Hope Collection at the Chester County Historical Society. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscription list to the building of Philosophical Hall; | July 11, 1785 | 13-1/4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.by many persons. 3p.and end. General physical description: 13-1/4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscription list to the building of Philosophical Hall | July 11, 1785 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Document signed by many persons, including Benjamin Franklin, July 4, 1786. 10p. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 14, 1785 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Proposals for publishing the Transactions. vol.II. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to the president and members of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 17, 1785 | 8x13 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p., and end. Relative to the donation of 200 guineas to establish the premium. Requirements of same. Printed: APS Pro., XXII, pt.3,135. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
Letter to the secretary of the Philosophical society | December 16, 1785 | 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
L.S. 1p. Presents a portrait of Dr. Franklin copied from the painting by Martin. See A.P.S. Minutes, Dec. 16, 1785. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
List of some books sent by J. H. de Magellan for the Philosophy Society at Philadelphia | [1785 Dec. 21] | |||
List of books sent to the A.P.S.. Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Law to increase the annual subscription to the APS | Jan. 6, 1786 | |||
Jan. 7, 1786 rule adopted by the American Philosophical Society stipulated a $10.00 deposit for each APS member and an annual dues payment of $4.00. | ||||
Marshall, Humphry, 1722-1801.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 7, 1786 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
West Bradford, A.L.S. 1p. Presents a copy of his work. Cf. Minutes, p.141. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
A supplement to an act vesting a lot of ground to the A.P.S., allowing the society to rent part of its building; | March 17, 1786 | 16x10 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Thomas Mifflin, Speaker, Sam[ue]l Bryan, Clerk. Attest: Math[e]w Irwin. 2p.and end. Seal. Cf. Minutes, p.142. General physical description: 16x10 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Laws, statutes.
A supplement to an act entitled: "An act for investing in the A.P.S. a lot of ground; | March 17, 1786 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Thomas Mifflin, Speaker of the House and Samuel Bryan, Clerk of the General Assembly. 2p. Copy. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Beeking, Frederick.
Bill to the American philosophical society for paper, | April 7, 1786 | 8-1/4x6-1/2 | ||
for the period April 7, 1786. D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8-1/4x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American members of the American Philosophical Society held at Philadelphia, | July 3, 1786 | 9" x 10 7/8" | ||
3 pp. D. Gives status of members listed. Lists B. Franklin. General physical description: 9" x 10 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Book of subscriptions; | July 4, 1786 | 6-1/2x4 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: B.Franklin et al. 18p. For the building of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6-1/2x4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Book of subscriptions. | July 4, 1786 | 4x6 | ||
Philadelphia, Bound. 18pp. Subscriptions to building fund to July 4, 1786. Of value for autographs. Included B.Franklin's name twice. General physical description: 4x6 | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to the President and members of the A.P.S.: | July 7, 1786 | 8x13 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Relative to conditions attached to the Magellanic premium. Printed in part in APS Pro., XXII, pt. 3 145. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to [James McHenry] | July 15, 1786 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. Mutilated. Encloses his certificate of membership in the Philosophical society at Philadelphia. Questions whether he saw the bow visible in the heavens on June 30 and July 1. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Letter to James Hutchinson, | Aug. 2, 1786 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Declines membership in the APS. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Account with the American philosophical society; | Sept. 15, 1786 | 9x9 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. For printing the Transactions. General physical description: 9x9 | ||||
Stanhope, Charles Stanhope, Earl, 1753-1816.
Letter to B[enjamin] Vaughan; | Oct. 9, 1786 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Chevening, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the APS sent to his father, who died last March. Mentions B.Franklin. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Six, James, 1731-1793.
Letter to B[enjamin] Vaughan; | Oct. 11, 1786 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Canterbury, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the APS. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Duncan, Andrew, 1744-1828.
Andrew Duncan to Benjamin Vaughan, | October 16, 1786 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Edinburgh, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Dollond, Peter, 1730-1820.
Peter Dollond to the President of the A.P.S., | October 18, 1786 | 7 13/16" x 10 11/16" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 10 11/16" | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Benjamin Vaughan to Sam[uel] Vaughan | October 31, 1786 | 4 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p. and endorsements. Extract of L. Forwards letters regarding certificates from the American Philosophical Society. Recommends the Earl of Stanhope for membership. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Whitehurst, John, 1713-1788.
John Whitehurst to the President...of the A.P.S. | November 15, 1786 | 7 5/16" x 9 1/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Jones, John.
John Jones to David Rittenhouse, | November --, [1786] | 8 1/8" x 13" | ||
Sussex County, Delaware, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates model of bridge to the A.P.S. See Minutes, November 16, 1786, in Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 146. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13" | ||||
More, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l More to the American Philosophical Society, | December 7, 1786 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Adelphi, London, 2 pp. and endorsement A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma constituting him a member of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Money to be paid to Mr. Poupart (i.e. Poupard) for engraving five plates for the second volume of the A.P.S. Report | [1786] | |||
Bill for engraving five plates for the the APS Report by Mr. Poupart. | ||||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, pres. of A.P.S.; | Jan. 31, 1787 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Manchester, L.S: Thos. Barnes, Thos. Henry, secy. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of Vol.2 of A.P.S. Transactions. Mr. Henry acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Royal Academy of Sciences of Turin to [the American Philosophical Society] | February 8, 1787 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Turin, 1p. and endorsements. L.S. ( In French.) Letter accompanying a donation of books. Printed: APS Proceedings, Vol.90. No.5, December, 1946. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Say, Benjamin.
Benjamin Say deposited with the American Philosophical Society the original deed between John Fitch and the citizens of Philadelphia, | February 9, 1787 | 2 7/8" x 8" | ||
dated . . . March 16, 1832. 1 p. D. Unsigned. General physical description: 2 7/8" x 8" | ||||
Daubenton, M. (Louis-Jean-Marie), 1716-1799.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | February 15, 1787 | 5 3/4" x 7" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. Cf. Minutes of Sept. 21, 1787. General physical description: 5 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Lamont, Aeneas.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, pres. of A.P.S.; | March 19, 1787 | |||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 2p. and add. end. Drawing - 1p. Submits description of the Nautilus, or newly-invented jerry-boat for the premium. | ||||
Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de, 1707-1788.
Letter to ---- | March 31, 1787 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Paris], 1 p. and endorsements. L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the American Philosophical Society. Refers to B.Franklin. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Account with the American philosophical society; | March-Nov. 17, 1787 | 13x8 | ||
A.D. 1p.and end.by John Vaughan. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Neufville, Leendert de.
---- de Neufville to Samuel Vaughan | April 6, 1787 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Gives an account of glass manufacture near Albany, and sends examples to the A.P.S. See Minutes, April 6, 1787, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 150. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Statement of account with Clement Biddle for business pertaining to lot purchased from John Dickinson; | April 20, 1787 | 5-1/2x10 | ||
D.S.: John Ewing. 1p.and end. with receipt by C. Biddle. General physical description: 5-1/2x10 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to advertising rooms in Philosophical Hall, meetings, etc.; | April 26, 1787 - Jan. 7, 1847 | |||
D. 41 items and 3 wrappers. Various sizes. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Rob[er]t Aitken, Dr., | May 2, 1787 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/16" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Rob[er]t Aitken. Statement of charges for printing and marketing Dr. S. S. Smith's oration. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/16" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Rob[er]t Aitken to Robert Patterson, | May 4, 1787 | 8 7/8" x 14 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning contradictory resolutions of the A.P.S. regarding financing and marketing of Transactions, o.s., II. General physical description: 8 7/8" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Gastellier, René-Georges, 1741-1821.
Letter to the president[of the A.P.S.]; | July 1, 1787 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Montargis, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792.
Letter to Samuel Vaughan | July 14, 1787 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Mepkin plantation, So. Carolina, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. sends an order for £50 sterling for the Building Fund. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/2" | ||||
Society for the Promotion of Useful Knowledge (New York).
Letter to ------ | July 24, 1787 | 7 1/2" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S: Samuel Bard, Secy. 1p. and end. Acknowledges two volumes of the APS Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Account of monies paid for the American philosophical society on Philosophical Hall; | Aug. 16-29, 1787 | 8x7-1/2 | ||
A.D. 2p. General physical description: 8x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to the construction of Philosophical Hall; | Sept. 24, 1787 - June 2, 1797 | |||
D. 13 items. Paid by either Samuel or John Vaughan. Various sizes. | ||||
Kinkead, George.
Receipt to Sam[ue]l Vaughan for recording a deed from John Dickinson to the American philosophical society; | Oct. 2, 1787 | 3x7-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.,end.: "Oct 5, [17]87 Pass'd by the Society B. Franklin". General physical description: 3x7-1/2 | ||||
Minto, Walter, 1753-1796.
Walter Minto to the President of A.P.S., | October 3, 1787 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents portrait of Lord Napier to the A.P.S., in the name of the Earl of Buchan. See Minutes, October 5, 1787, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 155. Printed: APS Library Bulletin,for 1950, p.292. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Barton, Richard Peters, 1763-1821.
Letter to [William Barton] | [1787 Oct. 19] | |||
Mount Airy, Virginia, n. d. 3 pp. and endorsements. Com. Unsigned. Extract only. Method of cultivating cotton in Virginia. Communicated to A.P.S. by William Barton. Read, October 19, 1787. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 155. General physical description: 9" x 14 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscriptions to the American Philosophical Society's building in the State House Square not paid, | October 19, 1787 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: Tho[mas] Clifford, Sam[uel] Vaughan. Request for payment of subscriptions in specie. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Petition to the General Assembly; | Nov. 2, 1787 | 13x7-3/4 | ||
Photo.of D.S.: John Ewing, Dav[i]d Ritten house, W[illia]m White, and Sam[uel] Vaughan. 2p.and end. From original in, and presented by, the Historical Society of Delaware; Dec. 1963. See printed Minutes; p.156. General physical description: 13x7-3/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Extract from minutes; | November 7, 1787 | |||
witnessed. Photostat of D.S: John Ewing, Wm. White, Dav. Rittenhouse, vice-presidents; James Hutchinson, R. Patterson, Sam. Magaw, John Foulke, secretaries. 2p. and end. Seal. Relative to bond to be given to Dr. Franklin for money advanced for building Hall. From original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Receipt to Samuel Vaughan; | Nov. 12, 1787 | 4-1/2x7 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.,end.: "Approv'd by the Society B. Franklin", and end. For binding APS Transactions. General physical description: 4-1/2x7 | ||||
Shallus, Jacob.
Receipt to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 17, 1787 | 4x8 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.,end.: "Pass'd by the Society Dec. 7, [17]87 B. Franklin". Received bill for granting aid to the Society from Francis Hopkinson and transcribed it. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Bond for £1000 issued to Benjamin Franklin; | Nov. 20, 1787 | 9 1/2" x 15 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, D. 2p. Seal. On back are receipts for eight interest payments from 1789 to 1797 (?) for the bond, signed by Benjamin Franklin, Richard Bache, and Benjamin Franklin Bache. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Mortgage to Benjamin Franklin; | Nov. 20, 1787 | 10" x 15 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. by the vice-presidents and secretaries. 4p. Seal. Contains note, March 5, 1791, signed by the vice-presidents and secretaries, stating the mortgage was executed on Nov. 20, 1787. Recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds, Philadelphia, April 26, 1791, Mortgage book, No.7, p.300. General physical description: 10" x 15 1/4" | ||||
Pilot (pseud.).
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, pres. of A.P.S; | Nov., 1787 | 8 1/4" x 13" | ||
[ca.] A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Offers himself as a candidate for the [Magellanic] premium, and submits a description of the variation globe. cf. A.P.S. Minutes, Nov. 2, 1787. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Clifford, Thomas, 1722-1793.
Account with the American Philosophical Society | Dec. 1, 1787 - March 21, 1795 | 8x13 | ||
D. 1p.and end. Account against Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
Hunter, John, 1728-1793.
John Hunter to ----, | December 2, 1787 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
[London], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the A.P.S. Presents a copy of his publications. Mentions the president [B. Franklin]. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Statement of monies due Messrs. Symington [& Burn] from the society for work done on Philosophical Hall; | Dec. 6, 1787 | 4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p. On same sheet is receipt from Symington & Burn to the APS; Dec. 24, 29,1787. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Letter to Benj. Franklin, pres. of A.P.S.; | Dec. 7, 1787 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Financial transactions. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Marshall, Christopher Jr., and Charles.
Account with the American Philosophical society for work done on Philosophical Hall; | Dec. 19-20, 1787 | 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D.S. 1p.,end.and end.by John Vaughan: "belonging to S.Vaughan's Vouchers". General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society in account with Samuel Vaughan, | December 21, 1787 | 9 1/2" x 15 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. D. Copy. Statement of accounts for building Philosophical Hall. Also list of paid and unpaid subscriptions to December 21, 1787. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society in account with Samuel Vaughan, | December 21, 1787 | 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. Statement of accounts for building Philosophical Hall. Also list of paid and unpaid subscriptions to December 21, 1787. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Sam[ue]l Vaughan, | December 21, 1787 | 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Sam[ue]l Vaughan. Regarding erection of A.P.S. building in State House Square. Accounts for 1786-1787. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon an essay on the cause of animal heat, | December 21, 1787 | 6 5/8" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: John Jones, Adam Kuhn, Benj[ami]n Rush, [James] Hutchinson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 157. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscriptions to the American Philosophical Society's building, | Dec. 21, 1787 | 8x13 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 1p. and end. Subscriptions tataling £1,315.15. Contains B.Franklin's name. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Samuel and John Vaughans accounts with the American philosophical society for expenses for Philosophical Hall; | Dec. 24, 1787 - April 29, 1788 | 7-1/2x12 | ||
D. 2p.,end. General physical description: 7-1/2x12 | ||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, | 1787 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, ----, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Regarding the magnetic poles and the variation of the compass. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 148-149, 150, 153. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Letter to Dr. [Benjamin] Franklin | 1787 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
[ca.] A.L.S. 1p. and add., Franklin end. Finances in connection with building Philosophical hall. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Dilly, Charles, 1739-1807.
Ch(arles) Dilly to W(illiam) Barton, | January 15, 1788 | 7 5/16" x 8 7/8" | ||
London, 3 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to the possible reprinting of A.P.S. Transactions, I. End.: "One share taken for his Excelly Dr. Franklin..." General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to lighting and repairs to Philosophical Hall; | Feb. 2, 1788 - 1836 | |||
D. 92 items. These were paid by John or Samuel Vaughan. Various sizes. | ||||
Desisles, D. D..
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Feb., 1788 | 9-1/2x7 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. In French. Forwards a communication. General physical description: 9-1/2x7 | ||||
Esling, Paul.
Receipt to John Vaughan for the A.P.S. for bricks used in the construction oof Philosophical Hall | March 7, 1788 | 6x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 2p.,end. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Nairne, Edward, 1726-1806.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; | March 19, 1788 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, L.S. 1p. and add. and end. By Benjamin Vaughan sends two hygrometers for the A.P.S. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Barnes, Thomas, 1747-1810.
Tho[mas] Barnes to Benjamin Franklin, | March 31, 1788 | 7 3/8" x 9 3/16" | ||
Manchester, 3 pp. , address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Recalls Franklin's examination before the privy Council. Hopes for spread of free government. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 3/16" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Letter to Gov. Franklin, pres. of A.P.S.; | April 17, 1788 | 8" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Relative to the reprinting of Vol.1 of the Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of proposed members... | April 18, 1788 | 9x15 | ||
[Philadelphia], D. 4p. and end. Gives names of sponsors and election of nominees, among whom is B.Franklin. General physical description: 9x15 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of subscribers to A.P.S. Transactions, | April 18, 1788 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||
o.s., I, Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S. Of great value. Contains autographs of Benjamin Franklin, John Vaughan, David Rittenhouse, Caspar Wistar, and others. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Voigt, Henry.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | April 18, 1788 | 8 1/4" x 13" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. and end. drawings Addressed also to Benjamin Franklin. Lays before them some of his ideas of creating steam. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Lewis, William.
W[illia]m Lewis to [the American Philosophical Society, | May 1, 1788 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. Legal opinion condemning the steps of Philosophical Hall as a nuisance. See Minutes, July 18, 1788, in Pro., XXII,pt. 3, 162. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to Dr. Franklin, Rittenhouse, John Vaughan | July 17, 1788 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Transmits two thermometers presented to the A.P.S. by Mr. Six, the inventor. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Arthaud, Charles, 1748-1793?.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin]; | July 26, 1788 | 7x9-1/2 | ||
Cap-François], A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Sends his treatise on Epizootia to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7x9-1/2 | ||||
Description of a wheelboat proposed to facilitate the navigation of the North American rivers. | 1788 September 19 | |||
Description of a wheel boat that "may be worked alternately with and hands and feet . . , [that] will give a force from 3 to 6 times greater, than that of the arms moving an oar." Read before the 0society on September 19, 1788. | ||||
Barbé-Marbois, François, Marquis de, 1745-1837.
Letter to the president and members of the A.P.S. | Sept. 19, 1788 | 8x12-1/2 | ||
Port au Prince, L.S. 1p. and end. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of his [Etatdes finances de St. Dominique]. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 164. General physical description: 8x12-1/2 | ||||
Granchain de Sémerville, ca. 1741-1815.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin ?]; | Sept. 21, 1788 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Toulon, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Dr. Franklin; | Oct. 2, 1788 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Second Street, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Transmits books from Charles Dilly to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin, president of A.P.S. | Oct. 22, 1788 | 7 1/4" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Transmits to A.P.S. from Mr. Belknap of Boston, a copy of Swediaur's Observations on venereal complaints. Cf. minutes, Nov. 7,1788. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Arthaud, Charles, 1748-1793?.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin ?]; | Nov. 21, 1788 | 7" x 9" | ||
Cap [François], A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Donations for the [A.P.S.] Society, including a program of the Cercle des Philadelphes du Cap François. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to William Johnson, | November 22, 1788 - June 23, 1789 | 5 3/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by William Johnson, April 4, 1791. Receipted bill for £12.17.5, for miscellaneous work at Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 5 3/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Foulke, John, 1757-1796.
John Foulke to Benj[ami]n Franklin | January 1, 1789 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter of resignation from the office of corresponding secretary of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Letter to Dr. Franklin, pres. of A.P.S.; | Jan. 16, 1789 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to reprinting of Vol.1 of the Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American Philosophical Society] to Daniel Richards, | January 26 - April 7, 1789 | 8 1/4" x 11 7/8" | ||
Dr., 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Daniel Richards, Receipted bill for £78.1.1, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 11 7/8" | ||||
Magaw, Samuel, 1735-1812.
Sam[uel] Magaw to John Vaughan, | January 26, 1789 | 9 1/2" x 15 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. List of members of the American Philosophical Society chosen in January and July, 1787. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to McCulloh and Peterson, | January 28 - April 19, 1789 | 4 3/4" x 8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. Bill for £37.4.2 1/2, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of proposed, and elected, members, with signatures of men who recommended them; | Jan., [1789] | 8-1/4x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: B.Franklin. et. at. 1p.and end. FILM 54-64 FRAME 228, FILM 403 FRAME 18 General physical description: 8-1/4x6-1/2 | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Extract from the minutes of the directors of the Library Company of Philadelphia | February 5, 1789 | 9 3/4" x 15 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Copy. Unsigned. Refusal of Library company to use A.P.S. building for safe keeping of its books. Entire extract concerns B. Franklin's letter. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 15 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur; | Feb. 10, 1789 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of L.S: James Hutchinson, Jn. Vaughan, secretaries. 1p. Notifies him that he has been elected to membership in the Society. From film in L.C. Original in volume of letters to St. John de Crevecoaur owned by M. Louis St. John de Crevecoeur, La Plagne, Montesquiou-sur Losse (Gers), France. | ||||
Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798.
Diego de Gardoqui to James Hutchinson and John Vaughan, New York, | February 13, 1789 | 8" x 9 13/16" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Spanish, with English translation.) Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 13/16" Access digital object: | ||||
Rittenhouse, Benjamin F..
Benj[ami]n Rittenhouse to John Vaughan and James Hutchinson, | February 14, 1789 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Cox, John, 1731-1793.
John Cox to James Hutchinson and John Vaughan, Bloomsbury, | February 17, 1789 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Minto, Walter, 1753-1796.
Walter Minto to J[ames] Hutchinson and J[ohn] Vaughan, | February 19, 1789 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/16" | ||
Princeton, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. Printed: APS Library Bulletin for 1950,p.292. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Brearley, David, 1745-1790.
David Brearley to James Hutchinson and John Vaughan, | February 23, 1789 | 7 9/16" x 9 1/8" | ||
Trenton, 1 p. and endorsement. acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to John Foulke; | Feb. 27, 1789 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
L. 1p.and end. Thanks for his oration "On the State, Stages and Chances of the human constitution and life, and particularly supporting the chances of Longevity in North America" See: Minutes, p.170. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to William Barton | March 2, 1789 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Donates a number of books, mostly in foreign languages, to the A.P.S. List enclosed. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
List of books presented to the American Philosophical Society by . . . [Philadelphia] | March 2, 1789 | 8 1/8" x 13" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Enclosed in: P. S. DuPonceau to William Barton, March 2, 1789. Read, March 6, 1789. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 170. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13" | ||||
Clifford, Thomas, 1722-1793.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 6, 1789 | 8x6 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Wishes payment for materials and work done on Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8x6 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Letter to Dr. Franklin, pres. of A.P.S.; | March 11, 1789 | 8" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Relative to reprinting the first volume of the Society's Transactions; mentions Mr. Rittenhouse. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Nicholas Collin to Benjamin Franklin, | March 20, 1789 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Being prevented from delivering a discourse this evening, hopes "to perform the engagement this day two weeks." General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Accounts of the A.P.S. | March 31, 1789 - Aug. 3, 1791 | 8x13 | ||
D. 4p. Refers to B.Franklin. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Account with John Vaughan, treasurer; | March 31, 1789 - March 4, 1797 | 13x8 | ||
D. 4p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813.
St. John de Crevecoeur to James Hutchinson and others, | April 1, 1789 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Pole, Edward.
Edward Pole to John Vaughan, | April 1, 1789 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents model of silk reeling machine to A.P.S. See Minutes, April 3, 1789, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 172. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease issued to the University of Pennsylvania for rental of a portion of the Society's hall; | April 3, 1789 | 9" x 15" | ||
D. 2p. and end. Attest: Sam. Magaw, sec. Jn. Vaughan, sec. Seal General physical description: 9" x 15" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease of a portion of Philosophical Hall to the University of Pennsylvania; | April 3, 1789 | 15x9-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 2p.and end. Seal. Attest: Edward Fox, Secy. General physical description: 15x9-1/2 | ||||
Paterson, William, 1745-1806.
W[illia]m Paterson to John Vaughan and James Hutchinson, | April 8, 1789 | 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of proposed members, and men who recommended them; | April 17, 1789 | 13x8-1/4 | ||
D.S.: B.Franklin, et al. 1p. For statement of election, see: Minutes p. 172. General physical description: 13x8-1/4 | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
Trustees of University of Pennsylvania to Jones, | April 22 - May 26, 1789 | 6 3/4" x 8 3/8" | ||
Clark and Cresson, Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Bill for £75.1.11, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Hüpsch-Lontzen, Johann Wilhelm Carl Adolph von Honvlez-Ardenn, Freiherr von.
Letter to [the A.P.S.]; | April 23, 1789 | 13x9 | ||
Cologne, A.L.S. 4p.,end. Enc. In French. Forwards broadside. Would like to correspond on natural history. For enclosure see: Hupsch. Monsieur. Le Proposition...; April 24, 1789. General physical description: 13x9 | ||||
Clifford, Thomas, 1722-1793.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; | May 1, 1789 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.,end. and add.,end. Asks that the APS pay for work and materials used on the construction of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; | May 14, 1789 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Relative to the reprinting of the first volume of the Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Gardoqui, Francis.
Francis Gardoqui to James Hutchinson and J[oh]n Vaughan, | May 19, 1789 | 7 7/16" x 9 1/16" | ||
Rome, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/16" x 9 1/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to the trustees of the University [of Pennsylvania), | May 29, 1789 - January 19, 1792 | 7 5/8" x 9" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Edward Fox. Statement of accounts with reference to building of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9" | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
Trustees of University of Pennsylvania to Jones, | May 29 - June 27, 1789 | 6 3/4" x 6 3/8" | ||
Clark and Cresson, Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. D. Unsigned. Bill for £11.3.1, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 6 3/8" | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
The University [of Pennsylvania] to Jno. Pinkerton and Son, | June 1, 1789 - April 20, 1790 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/2" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Receipted by J[oh]n Pinkerton & Son, September 14, 1791. Receipted bill for £11.1.9, for hardware used in building Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/2" | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
The trustees of the University [of Pennsylvania] to James Bringhurst and Sons, | June 4, 1789 | 8 3/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 5pp. and endorsement. D.S. Bill for £160.6.9, for miscellaneous materials for Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Legaux, Peter, 1748-1827.
P(eter) Legaux to (John) Vaug(h)an, | June 9, 1789 | 7 1/2" X 9 1/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Springmill, 2 pp. A.L.S. (In French). General physical description: 7 1/2" X 9 1/8" | ||||
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820.
Winthrop Sargent to [Benjamin] Franklin, | June 25, 1789 | 7 11/16" x 12 5/8" | ||
Marietta, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards his meteorological observations to the A.P.S. Acknowledges his election to membership therein. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 12 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Joseph Ogilby, | July 6, 1789 | 6 1/2" x 15 3/4" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Bill for carpentry work at Philosophical Hall, £260.8.6. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 15 3/4" | ||||
Huiberts, J..
Letter to the president and members of the A.P.S.; | July 20, 1789 | 7-1/2x9 | ||
Amst[erdam], A.L.S. 2p. and end. Encloses letter from Baron von Hupsch. General physical description: 7-1/2x9 | ||||
Bringhurst, James, 1730-1810.
James Bringhurst to the committee [of the A.P.S.] for finishing the Hall and the Trustees of the University [of Pennsylvania], | July 28, 1789 | 8 3/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Regarding type and cost of glass for Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to James Hutchinson, acting for the Trustees of the University | Aug. 4, 1789 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning Bringhurst's account with the society for Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Redick, David.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; | Sept. 8, 1789 | 8" x 13 1/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Sends by Absolom Baird certain natural productions. Formation of coal. See APS Minutes, Oct. 2,1789. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Heinitz, Friedrich Anton, Freiherr von, 1725-1802.
Letter to J [oh]n Vaughan; | Sept. 12, 1789 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Berlin, L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Acknowledges membership in the APS. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Extract from the history of the Royal Society of London, February 22, 1681/2 | September 18, 1789 | 2 page(s) ; 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||
Read before A.P.S. on September 18, 1789. Document signed: Wm. Jones; endorsed, Jn. Vaughan. Copy. From original copy read by Benjamin Franklin. Notation by John Vaughan that treasurer should bring suit against members who refuse payment of their arrears. FILM 54-60 FRAME 158 General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798.
Jam(e)s Gardoqui to John Vaughan | September 24, 1789 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
New York, 1p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires whether "the Spanish Ladies" have been elected members of A.P.S.; requests that their certificates be sent to him. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Vautravers, Jean-Rodolphe.
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society] | November 15, 1789 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Hamburg, A.L.S. 6p.,end. Enc. Sends questions for the premiums offered by the Oeconomical society of Hamburg. Refers to his friendship with Franklin. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
de Heynitz, Baron.
Baron de Heynitz to J[oh]n Vaughan, Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., | November 22, 1789 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
Berlin, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Forwards to the A.P.S.: Memoirs of the Academy of Arts and Manufactures [of Berlin]. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Franklin's new theory of the earth and Collin's enquiry as to the proper objects of philosophy in the U.S.; | Dec. 11, 1789 | 12x8 | ||
D.S.with initials: S[amuel] M[agaw]. 2p. and end. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin | Dec. 18, 1789 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Presents West Indian objects to the Society from his brother, Samuel. On same sheet is letter from Samuel to J. Vaughan; [1789]. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791.
Description of a spring block designed to assist vessels in sailing | Circa 1789 | 2 page(s) | ||
Copy of document. Printed: APS Trans., III, 331-333. This won the Magellanic premium for 1790. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Recommendation of Petrus Camper of Friesland as a member of the A.P.S.; | 1789 | 6-1/2x4 | ||
[ca.]. D.S. 1p. At a former meeting B.Franklin and S.Vaughan proposed the above gentleman. General physical description: 6-1/2x4 | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Letter to John Vaughan; | [1789] | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Presents West Indian objects to the APS through his brother, J.Vaughan. On same sheet as letter from J.Vaughan to B.Franklin; Dec.18,1789. Film 54-57 Frame 78 General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease of cellars under Philosophical Hall to John Vaughan for period of ten years, | Jan. 1, 1790 | 9x14-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, 3pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Dav[i]d Rittenhouse; witnessed by W[illiam] Barton; approved by Rich[ard] Bache for B.Franklin's estate. General physical description: 9x14-3/4 | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Dav[i]d Rittenhouse to [Robert] Patterson, | January 21, 1790 | 6 3/8" x 7 9/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to the presidency of the American Philosophical Society. Refers to Dr. Franklin. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 9/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon by-law relative to the establishment of committees of correspondence, | February 5, 1790 | 7" x 11 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illia]m Smith, D[avid] Redick, William Findley. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 179. General physical description: 7" x 11 3/4" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Rob[er]t Aitken to Jonathan B. Smith, | February 18, 1790 | 8 1/4" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests the A.P.S. to pay note it has owed him for three years, as its nonpayment is causing him serious trouble. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Pole, Thomas, 1753-1829.
Tho[ma]s Pole to the American Philosophical Society, | April 1, 1790 | 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents printing types to A.P.S., in the name of Edmund Fry. See Minutes, Feb. 4, 1791, in pro., XXII, pt. 3, 188. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on treasurer's accounts. | April 16, 1790 | 7 7/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D. Unsigned. Probably copy. Extract from minutes for date indicated. Resolutions concerning commission allowed to the treasurer. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to American Philos[ophical] Society | April 23, 1790 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Inability to find tenant for cellars of Philosophical Hall. Offers to pay Society $250 for ten year's use thereof. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | April 23, 1790 | 7-1/2x9 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. Refers to paying interest on the B. Franklin bond. General physical description: 7-1/2x9 | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | June 1, 1790 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Rotterdam, A.L.S.: Gerh.Gyst.ten Haaff, director... 2p.and end. Sends vol.9 of their Transactions; desires APS publications since vol.1 General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of some books borrowed from the library; | June 9, 1790 - Dec. 16, 1791 | 7x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S.Barton and W.Barton. 1p. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1720-1802.
Receipt to John Vaughan for expenses for the American philosophical society; | June 24, 1790 | 2x7-1/2 | ||
D.S. 1p. General physical description: 2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of subscribers to A.P.S. Transactions, o.s., | June 25, 1790 | 6 1/2" X 8 1/2" | ||
III, Philadelphia, t.p., 4 pp. in bound blank book. D.S. Contains autographs of John Vaughan, Samuel Vaughan, Benjamin Smith Barton, David Rittenhouse, William Smith, and others. General physical description: 6 1/2" X 8 1/2" | ||||
Pole, Thomas, 1753-1829.
Tho[ma]s Pole to the American Philosophical Society, | August 15, 1790 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends print "of a Boy lately shewn in this City, as a Lusus Naturae, also the Representation of an Infant exhibiting a similar Lusus." See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 184. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Rob[er]t Aitken to the American Philos[ophical] Society, | November 24, 1790 | 8" x 12 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Proposals for printing A.P.S. Transactions, o.s., III. General physical description: 8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Symington & Burn.
Receipts to the American philosophical society for payments for work done on Philosophical Hall; | Dec. 24-29, 1790 | 4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.in hand of Samuel and John Vaughan, S. 1p., end. On same sheet as: S.Vaughan. Statement of monies due..Symington...;Dec. 6, 1787. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Communication of which no account has been published [before]. | 1790 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
D. 2p., end. Mentions B.Franklin. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the treasurer [to the A.P.S.] | [1791?] [January 21?] | |||
Treasurer's report, including membership lists for 1787, 1789 and 1791. Mentioned bond to Benjamin Franklin. Unsigned. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The APS in account with Robert Aitken | Jan. 31, 1791 | 3 page(s) ; 7-1/2x9 | ||
Philadelphia. Accounts covering the period from Jan. 12, 1776 to Jan. 31, 1791 - £545.10.0. Mentions binding two volumes especially for Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 7-1/2x9 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Sales of the second volume of Transactions for account of the APS; | Jan. 31, 1791 | 6x16 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Rob't Aitken. 3p. and end. Covers the period from June 26, 1786 to Jan. 13, 1791. Carries notations in the handwriting of John Vaughan. B.Franklin mentioned three times with numbers of volumes to him. General physical description: 6x16 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Sales of S.S.Smith's oration for the APS; | Jan. 31, 1791 | 15-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 3p.and end.by J.Vaughan. Covers period from April 24, 1786 to Jan. 19, 1791. Mentions number sent to B.Franklin. General physical description: 15-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Johnston, John.
Jno. Johnston to [American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia], | February 2, 1791 | 6 5/8" x 6 1/4" | ||
1 p. D. Unsigned. Estimate of cost of materials for plastering two rooms in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the treasurer to the...; | Feb. 18, 1791 | 9-1/8x13 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: J. Vaughan, Treasurer. 3p. and end. Concerning payment on the bond B.Franklin held. General physical description: 9-1/8x13 | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811.
Receipt to J[oh]n Vaughan for interest on the bond held by the late Dr. Franklin | Feb. 24, 1791 | 7x8-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 7x8-1/2 | ||||
Whitefoord, Caleb, 1734-1810.
Caleb Whitefoord to James Hutchinson and John Vaughan, | February 25, 1791 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Concerning portrait of Benjamin Franklin, presented by him to the Royal Society of London. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Joseph Ogilby, | March 3, 1791 | 6 1/2" x 8 3/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipted by Joseph Ogilby. Receipted bill for 267.16.0, for carpentry work at Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease of cellars under Philosophical Hall to John Vaughan | 1791 March 11 | |||
Lease agreement with John Vaughan for the cellars under Philosophical Hall for a period of ten years. Signed by David Rittenhouse; witnessed by W[illiam] Barton and approved by Rich[ard]Bache for the B. Franklin estate. | ||||
Goldsborough, Robert.
R[obert] Goldsborough to James Hutchinson and Jona[than] Williams, | March 28, 1791 | 7 5/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Talbot County, Maryland, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan for the [American] Philosophical Society to Joseph Ogilby | March --, 1791 | 6 5/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Joseph Ogilby, Receipted bill for £18.17.0, for carpenter work in southwest room of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 11, 1791 | 6-1/2x4 | ||
L. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning the use of a room in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6-1/2x4 | ||||
Vautravers, Jean-Rodolphe.
Letter to John Churchman | July 3, 1791 | 13x8 | ||
Rotterdam, L. 3p. Copy. Forwards publications and offers services for scientific advancement to the APS. On same sheet as letter from Churchman to Barton; Sept. 23, 1791. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
American Academy of Arts and Sciences to David Rittenhouse | July 4, 1791 | 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||
Cambridge, 1 p., address and endorsement. Pr.D.S.: Eliphalet Pearson, Corresponding Secretary. Sends a copy of Judge Lowell's eulogy on the late president [James Bowdoin]. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Blagden, Charles, Sir, 1748-1820.
Letter to[Robert Patterson and Samuel Magaw, secretaries of the A.P.S.]; | July 23, 1791 | 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to John Johnston, | July 29, 1791 | 6 5/8" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John Johnston. Receipted bill for £22.4.4, for materials and plastering one room in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8" | ||||
Dashkova, E. R., Princess (Ekaterina Romanovna), 1743-1810.
Letter to R[obert] Patterson and Sam[ue]l Magaw, Secretaries of the A.P.S.; | August 2, 1791 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
St. Petersburg, o.s., L. 3p. and add. Acknowledges election to membership. Donations for library. Mentions B.Franklin. Cf. Minutes - April 16, 1792. Printed in part: APS Proceedings,v.91,no.3, 1947. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" Access digital object: | ||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
Letter to William Barton; | Sept. 23, 1791 | 13x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enc. Encloses copy of letter and some publications from Vall-Travers to the APS. On same sheet is letter from Vall-Travers to J. Churchman; July 3, 1791. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Receipt to Jacob Eckfeld for lightning conductor for Philosophical Hall | 1791 Sept. 27 | |||
Receipt indicates that payment of 15 schillings and 2 pence was received from treasurer John Vaughan. | ||||
Shoemaker, Jacob.
Jacob Shoemaker to David Rittenhouse, | October 10, 1791 | 7 5/8" x 8 15/16" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents books by and in the name of John Peter Brissot de Warville. (Nouveau voyage, I and III---II mislaid.) See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 198, November 4, 1791. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam[ue]l L. Mitchill to David Rittenhouse | October 25, 1791 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/8" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Long Island, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: Stahl's Fundamentachymiae and Prosper Alpinus's De praesagienda vita et morte aegrotantium. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 198, Nov. 4, 1791. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
G[eorge] Turner to the President of the A.P.S., | December 5, 1791 | 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S., in the name of Dr. Anthony Fothergill: (1) An Address to the King and Parliament of Great Britain, on preserving the lives of the Inhabitants, by W. Hawes, M.D.; (2) A new experimental Inquiry concerning the Cheltenham Water, by A. Fothergill; (3) An extract from a Journal of the Weather, kept during the year 1789 at Chevenage, in the county of Glocester. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 201, December 16, 1791. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
An address presented to David Rittenhouse in Society, | December 16, 1791 | 9" x 14 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: John Ewing and five others. Returning thanks of A.P.S. for payment of 300 debt by Mr. Rittenhouse. General physical description: 9" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Answer to address presented in [the American philosophical] Society, | December 16, 1791 | 71/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Printed in Pro., XXII, pt.3, 200. General physical description: 71/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Hollingsworth, Levi, 1739-1824.
Levi Hollingsworth to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | December 16, 1791 | 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents fossil stone "found beyond the Blue Mountains" by Mr. John Arndt, to the A.P.S. See Minutes, December 16, 1791, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 201. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Thunberg, Carl Peter, 1743-1828.
Letter to president and members of the Scientific society of Philadelphia; | December 30, 1791 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Upsala, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In Latin. Acknowledges election to membership [in A.P.S.]. Cf. Minutes of May 18, 1792. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of forty-six deeds, letters and papers relating to the early history of Pennsylvania, 1682-1791 | Circa 1791 | 10x8 | ||
[ca.1791 or later]. D. 4p. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipt to James Reynolds. Signed by John Ewing | 1792 Jan. 4 | |||
Receipt for a picture frame of a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Signed by John Ewing. | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to Jonathan Williams | January 20, 1792 | 7 3/4" x 13" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2pp., address ad endorsement. A.L.S. Presents samples of French dyes, said to resist sea water and acid, to the A.P.S. See Minutes, January 20, 1792, In Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 202. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 13" | ||||
Thomas, David.
David Thomas to David Rittenhouse, | January 24, 1792 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London County, Virginia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends specimens of sea nettle in limestone, with request for an opinion. See Minutes, March 2, 1792, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 204. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Andreani, Paolo, 1763-1823.
Letter to James Hutchinson and Jon[athan] Wiliams, secretaries of the A.P.S.; | January 25, 1792 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Rob[er]t Aitken to John Vaughan, | February 1, 1792 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], [endorsed]. 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Complains about lack of manuscript copy from which to print A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811.
Richard Bache to David Rittenhouse | February 2, 1792 | 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
President of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. N. Unsigned. Presents Benjamin Franklin's chair to the A.P.S. See Minutes, February 3, 1792, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 202. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Dobson, Thomas, 1751-1823.
Thomas Dobson to the President of the A.P.S. | February 3, 1792 | 7 5/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents to the A.P.S. "the Volumes of the Encyclopedia which he is now Printing." See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 202, Feb 3, 1792. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
Receipt from John Vaughan, Treasurer of the American Philosophical Society | 1792 Feb. 3 | |||
Receipt to John Vaughan, Treasurer of the A.P.S. for a portrait of Benjamin Franklin. | ||||
Pole, Thomas, 1753-1829.
Tho[ma]s Pole to the American Philosophical Society, | February 3, 1792 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a letter concerning an extraordinary case of extra-uterine gestation, published by W. Turnbull. Also an extra set of plates. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 205, May 18, 1792. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Smith, William, 1727-1803.
W[illia]m Smith to Jonathan Williams | February 5, 1792 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning the signing of certificates of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Minutes; | April 6, 1792 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Extract of D.S.: Jon.Williams and James Hutchinson. 2p. Printed in abstract; APS Proc., v.22, pt.3, 204. On same sheet as letter from the APS to Princess Daschkow; Aug. 18, 1792. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Fothergill, A. (Anthony), 1732?-1813.
Anthony Fothergill to George Turner, | April 10, 1792 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Bath, England, 1 p. and endorsement. Extract of L. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Robert Aitken, | April 23, 1792 | 5 1/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Dav[i]d Rittenhouse. Account for £6.10.0, passed by David Rittenhouse, November 2, 1792. Receipted on reverse by Robert Aitken, jr., November 7, 1792. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Princess Daschkow; | Aug. 18, 1792 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: Jon.Williams and James Hutchinson. 2p. Enc. of two pages. Thanks for donation. On same sheet is copy of APS Minutes for April 6, 1792. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Foulke, John, 1757-1796.
Dr. Foulke to the President of the A.P.S., | October 18, 1792 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Presents a thesis by the Chevalier de St. George "on the diseases of the Island of St. Domingo and of hot Climates in general." See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 209, October 19, 1792. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
"I. S. S.".
Letter to David Rittenhouse, John Ewing, William Smith or Thomas Jefferson, Philadelphia; | Oct. 22, 1792 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
Boston, L. 3p.and add.,end. Proposed method of working sails of ships by mechanism, together with model, submitted for Magellanic premium. See: APS Minutes, p.209. General physical description: 12x7-3/4 | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Rob[er]t Aitken to David Rittenhouse, | November 2, 1792 | 9 1/8" x 15" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Terms for printing the third volume of A.P.S Transactions. General physical description: 9 1/8" x 15" | ||||
De Brahm, John Gerar William, 1717-circa 1799.
John William Gerar(d) de Brahm to David Rittenhouse, | November 16, 1792 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents a copy of his book (Time an Apparition of Eternity) to the A.P.S. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 209. November 16, 1792. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan | Dec. 15, 1792 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Enc.of 3 pieces and a statement of accounts. Various size. Donates material to the society for furnishing the Hall. Photocopy of the original in the Julia Rush Biddle Henry Collection of the Rosenbach Foundation. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of APS Committee on the Treasurer's Accounts | 1793 Jan. 4 | |||
Reports balance on hand and the accumulated income of the Magellanic Fund. | ||||
Howell, Reading, 1743-1827.
Reading Howell to David Rittenhouse, | January 15, 1793 | 6 1/2" x 8 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents map of Pennsylvania to A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Collin to the president of the APS; | Jan. 18, 1793 | |||
For report of committee, see: APS. Report...; Oct. 15, 1817. | ||||
Michaux, André, 1746-1802.
Observations sur le Voyage a L'Quest du Mississippi | 1793 Jan. 20 | |||
A copy of Andre Michaux's Observations on his expedition to the West sent to Thomas Jefferson as United States Secretary of State. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Jo[h]n Adams; | Jan. 22, 1793 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Photo.of L.S.: James Hutchinson and Jona[thanJ Williams, Secretaries. 3p.and end. Notifies him of his election. From original in Adams Papers,Mass.Hist Soc.,received from W.J.Bell,Jr.;Nov.27, 1962. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
John Adams to James Hutchinson and Jonathan Williams | January 24, 1793 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
A.P.S. Subscription List for the Michaux Expedition | [1793] Jan. | |||
A copy of the A.P.S. subscription list for the Michaux Expedition of the North American interior from the Mississippi river along the Missouri and westwrd to the Pacific Ocean. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscription List for the Andre Michaux expedition of the West | [1793 Jan.] | |||
Subscription List for the Andre Michaux expedition of the West. (Oversized. In Vault) | ||||
Nassy, David de Isaac Cohen, 1747-1806.
D[avi]d Nassy to James Hutchinson and Jon[athan] Williams, | February 1, 1793 | 7 5/8" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon essay signed Cadmus, | February 15, 1793 | 7 3/4" x 9" | ||
[Philadelphia,] 1793. 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: William Smith, Sam[uel] Magaw, John Andrews. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 213. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
Rob[er]t Aitken to David Rittenhouse, | February 16, 1793 | 8 1/8" x 10 3/4" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With reference to contract for printing A.P.S. Transactions, III. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 3/4" | ||||
Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802.
R[obert] Aitken to John Vaughan, | March 11, 1793 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.D.S. Contents of A.P.S. Transactions, [III], as printed up to March 11, 1793. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Sparrman, Anders, 1748-1820.
Andr[ew] Sparrman to David Rittenhouse, | April 8, 1793 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Stockholm, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of his membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscription list for André Michaux for exploration in the Western World; | April 19, 1793 | 15-3/4x12-3/4 | ||
D.S.: Dav[i]d Rittenhouse, Jona.D.Sergeant, Jo[h]n Nicholson, J[oh]n Vaughan, William Thornton, W[illia]m Bingham, and Henry Hill. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.214-216, 244. See also: earlier version - Jan.[1793] APS Archives General physical description: 15-3/4x12-3/4 | ||||
Jackson, John.
John Jackson to Dr. (David) Rittenhouse, | April 21, 1793 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||
President of the (American) Philosophical Society, London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Announcing Professor Zimmerman's desire to present his works to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Inglis, David Rittenhouse, 1905-1995.
Creation of Committee to collection subscription for Michaux Expedition | 1793 April 23 | |||
Subscription list of contributors to Andre Michaux's Expedition of the West certified by David Rittenhouse, President of the A.P.S.. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipt. J[oh]n Vaughan paid to Dr. Wistar 12.50, which he paid to Mr. Rembrant Peale. | 1793 April 23 | |||
Receipt for 12.50. | ||||
Michaux, André, 1746-1802.
Expositions des Motifs sur lesquels Je suis determine a entreprendre le Voyage a l'Quest du Misissipi. | 29 April 1793 | |||
Brief exposition of the reason Andre Michaux chose to undertake expedition to the American west. | ||||
The Philanthropist, pseud..
Letter to David Rittenhouse, Philadelphia; | April, 1793 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Virginia, A.L.S.: Philanthrophist. 2p. and add., end. Concerning curing bite of mad dog. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Zimmerman, Eberhard August Wilhelm.
E. A. W. Zimmerman to David Rittenhouse, | June 10, 1793 | 8 1/2" x 12 7/8" | ||
President of the American Philosophical Society, Brunswick, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L. Translation. Presents to the A.P.S. copies of certain of his works. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 216, December 6, 1793. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Ebeling, Christophe Daniel, 1741-1817.
C. D. Ebeling to [the American Philosophical Society], | October 14, 1793 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Hamburg, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. the first volume of his Description of America. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 221, May 2, 1794. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Dav(i)d Rittenhouse to Robert Patterson, | December 6, 1793 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Secretary to the (American) Philosophical Society, (Philadelphia), 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has sent the Latin and French volumes presented by Professor Zimmerman, and a translation of his letter, to the A.P.S. Also a letter from Mr. Williams. See Zimmerman to A.P.S., June 10, 1793, and Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 216, December 6, 1793. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Roxburgh, William, 1751-1815.
Letter to the President of the APS; | Dec. 26, 1793 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S. 4p.and list of 2p.,end:: W. Hamilton, April 19, 1794. Sends box of East Indian and Chinese plants. List of them, with note that W. Hamilton will furnish "the returns". See Minutes, May 30, 1794, p.221. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Barnes, Joseph.
Essay on overshot and undershot wheels and on [James] Rumsey's mill. | 1793 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
t.p., 49 pp., 2 plates, and endorsement. Com. Endorsed: "not to be published." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of donations made to the APS, up to Jan. 3, 1783 | Circa 1793 | 16-3/4x11-1/4 | ||
List of donations, including books, manuscripts and specimens given to the American Philosophical Society up to January 3, 1783. In hand of John Vaughan. General physical description: 16-3/4x11-1/4 | ||||
Manuscript subscription list put forward by Jefferson to support a proposed scientific expedition under Andre Michaux, 1793 | 1793 | : OS | ||
Subscription list with the autographs of the first four Presidents of the United States. Oversized. | ||||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
G[eorge] Turner to David Rittenhouse, | January 12, 1794 | 7 7/8" x 13" | ||
President of A.P.S., Cincinnati, 4 pp. A.L.S. Concerning donation of various western productions to A.P.S. List enclosed. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" Access digital object: | ||||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
George Turner to John Vaughan, | January 12, 1794 | 7 7/8" x 13" | ||
Cincinnati, 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates several "Western productions" to the A.P.S. Rapid development of West. General Wayne and the Indians. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" Access digital object: | ||||
Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834.
Letter to David Rittenhouse; | Jan. 16, 1794 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 2p. In French. ----English translation. Forwards explanation of new French calendar. See APS Proc.,XXII,pt.3,218. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to David Rittenhouse, | February 7, 1794 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Samuel Duffield; attested by Sam[uel] Magaw; receipted by W[illiam] Barton. Receipted bill for $99.81 for two gold plates and engraving for Magellanic premium. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Nassy, David de Isaac Cohen, 1747-1806.
Discours sur cette question . . . Les savantes recherches des botanistes | February 20, 1794 | |||
Modernes, ont elles produit plus vu moins d'utilite, pour le genre humain en général, que les récherches des anciens que se bornoient à la seule découverte des proprietés des plantes? Avec l'histoire de la découverte et les vertus du Tikimma plante de Surinam et de la Guiane. Treatise on the learned research of botanists, including water color illustrations. A.D.S. [2] 15, 2p. 2 col.p1. In French. Presented to the Society, Feb. 1794; cf. Minutes of Feb. 21 and March 21,1794. Photo. of plates and t.p. and pp.1-2. FILM 403 FRAME 95 | ||||
Magaw, Samuel, 1735-1812.
Sam(uel) Magaw to (Robert) Patterson, | February 21, 1794 | 7 7/8" x 9" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates three copies of a late sermon to the A.P.S. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 218, February 21, 1794. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Rich[ard] Bache, | March 4, 1794 | 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
[Dr., Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Rich[ard] Bache. Receipt for £30, being one year's interest on bond due to the late president, Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to the President of the [American] Philosophical Society | March 7, 1794 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents listed books to the library of the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 219, March 7, 1794. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Ebell, G. A..
G. A. Ebell to [the American Philosophical Society], | March 25, 1794 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Hanover, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Presents his work on the poisonous quality of lead used in glazing. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 223, July 18, 1794. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to the estate of Jno. W[illia]m Rediger, | April 4, 1794 | 7 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Tho[ma]s Ruston; receipted by Jno. Chr. Rediger. Receipted bill for £6.12.10 1/2 for services rendered the A.P.S. during 1793-1794. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to confer with committee of the University [of Pennsylvania] relative to leasing spare rooms in the building of the [American Philosophical] Society, | May 30, 1794 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Nassy, David de Isaac Cohen, 1747-1806.
D[avi]d Nassy to the President of the [American] Philosophical Society, | May 30, 1794 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Offering to contribute toward moving Peale's museum. A.D.S. [2] 15,2p. 2 col.pl. In French. Presented to the Society, Feb. 1794; cf. Minutes of Feb. 21 and March 21,1794. Photo. of plates and t.p. and pp.1-2. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease issued to Charles Willson Peale for a portion of the Society's hall; | July 1, 1794 | 9 1/2" x 15" | ||
D. 3p., end. Counterpart S: C.W.Peale. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Vinall, John, 1736-1823.
John Vinall to David Rittenhouse, | August 23, 1794 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
President of the (American) Philosophical Society, Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a copy of his work (A Systematical Treatise of Arithmetic) to A. P. S. See Pro.XXII, pt. 3, 226, Nov. 7, 1794. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Fauchet, Joseph, baron, 1761-1834.
Letter to [David] Rittenhouse; | Sept. 10, 1794 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L. 2p.and end. Translation. Sends second part of l'Heritier's work on weights and measures to the APS. Refers to Franklin. See Printed Minutes; pp.225-226 under date of Oct.24, 1794. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Redick, David.
David Redick to David Rittenhouse, President of A.P.S., | September 25, 1794 | 7 3/4" x 9" | ||
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Presents model of a machine for tempering clay to the A.P.S. See Minutes, November 7, 1794. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9" | ||||
Wright, Thomas.
Tho(ma)s Wright to the Secretary of the (American) Philosophical Society, | Nov. 7, 1794 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/8" | ||
Great Ship Street, Dublin, n.d., (read,). 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. "a small work" (A concise history of the human muscles). See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 226, Nov. 7, 1794. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Lerebours, Alexandre.
Alexandre Lerebours to [David] Rittenhouse | November 21, 1794 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||
President of the (American) Philosophical Society, ----, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Presents to A.P.S. a number of books and pamphlets dealing with useful discoveres and inventions made in France since the commencement of the Revolution. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 227, General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon a paper entitled "A proposed method of working the sails of a ship by mechanic powers," | December 20, 1794 | 7 3/16" x 9" | ||
Philosophical Hall, [Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Jona[than] Williams. General physical description: 7 3/16" x 9" | ||||
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829.
Letter to [David Rittenhouse] | January 12, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Dryburgh Abbey, A.L.S. 8p. Presents a writing box dedicated to his use as president of the Philosophical Society. Describes box which contains pictures of Copernicus and Napier. With this letter is a typed copy of an item in the Public Ledger and Daily Transcript, July 9, 1885, about the box. Printed: APS Library Bulletin for 1950, p.292. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to M. L'Héritier; | Jan. 15, 1795 | |||
Photostat of A.Dr. of L.S.: D. Rittenhouse, president of the APS. 1p. (On same sheet is draft of letter from Rittenhouse to M. Fauchet, same date) Acknowledges the receipt of his Stirpes Novae and Monographia Cornus, by the hand of M. Fauchet. Mentions Dr. Franklin. Presented by Princeton university library, from original in possession of Miss Elizabeth Sergeant Abbot, June 1954. | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to [M. Fauchet]; | Jan. 15, 1795 | |||
Photostat of A.Dr. of L.S. (On same sheet with letter from Rittenhouse to M.L'Héritier) Acknowledges receipt of M. L'Héritier's Stirpes Novae for the APS. Presented by Princeton Univ. Library, June 1954, from original in possession of Miss Elizabeth Sergeant Abbot. of M. Fauchet. Mentions Dr. Franklin. Presented by Princeton university library, from original in possession of Miss Elizabeth Sergeant Abbot, June 1954. | ||||
Pearson, Eliphalet, 1752-1826.
Eliphalet Pearson to the Secretary of the [American] Philosophical Society, | March 4, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Cambridge, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The American Academy of Arts and Sciences sends its Memoirs, II, pt. 1, to A. P. S. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 230, April 17, 1795. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Certification that Peter Legaux is a member of the Society; | March 13, 1795 | 15" x 19" | ||
D.S: Jn. Vaughan, Peter S. DuPonceau, Benjamin Smith Barton, Andw Ellicott, C.W. Peale, Nicholas Collin, R. Patterson, Dd Nassy. 1p. Notarized by Peter S. DuPonceau, March 14, 1795. Contains his seal. General physical description: 15" x 19" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to the estate of Tho[ma]s Clifford, | March 20, 1795 | 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: And[re]w Ellicott; receipted by Thomas Clifford and John Clifford. Receipted bill for £14.17.6 for services rendered the A.P.S. during 1771-1772. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Jno. Ch[a]r[les] Rediger, | March 26, 1795 | 7" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: And[re]w Ellicott. Bill for £2.6.3, for services rendered to the A.P.S. during 1794. General physical description: 7" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Rich[ard] Bache, | April 17, 1795 | 5 5/8" x 7 1/2" | ||
[Dr., Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Rich[ard] Bache. Receipt for £30, being one year's interest on bond due to the late president, Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan. Memo to Dr. Guenat. A.P.S. subscription list | April 20, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 12 5/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., to John B. Guenat, Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John B. Guenat. Receipted bill for £2.19.3 for collecting £59.05 due to A.P.S. List appended. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Gros, John Daniel, 1737-1812.
Johan. Daniel Gros to the Secretary of the (American) Philosophical Society, | May 6, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates to A.P.S. "a moral treatise" on The Natural Principles of Rectitude. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 232, May 15, 1795. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
James Mease to Robert Patterson, | May 16, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Secretary of the (American) Philosophical Society, Health Office, State Island, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: (1) West India diseases, 3d. ed., by Dr. Moseley; (2)Coffee, 5th. ed., by Dr. Moseley; (3) Dissertation on disease occasioned by bite of a mad dog. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 232, June 19, 1795. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Caldwell, Charles, 1772-1853.
Ch[arles] Caldwell to the American Philosophical Society,----, | June 1, 1795 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a translation of J. F. Blumenbach, Physiological Institutes. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 232, June 19, 1795. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Nassy, David de Isaac Cohen, 1747-1806.
Letter to the Philosophical society of Philadelphia; | June 19, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Expresses appreciation for the honor of being elected to membership. His affairs call him back to Surinam; hope to be useful to the Society from there. Cf. Minutes of June 19, 1795. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Anderson, James.
Heads of a plan for removing the obstructions that the diversity of languages have hitherto thrown in the way of a direct correspondence between the individuals of different natiions. [Philadelphia], n. d. ; | July 17, 1795 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
read, 44 pp. and endorsement. Com. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 232. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to the President of the A.P.S. | July 17, 1795 | 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: (1) John Lorimer's essay on Magnetism; (2) John Lodge Cowley, Illustration and Mensuration of Solid Geometry; and (3) William Jones. Description of a new Portable Orrery. See Proceedings XXII, pt. 3, 233 General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Vautravers, Jean-Rodolphe.
Letter to Thomas Jefferson | September 16, 1795 | 8" x 13" | ||
Altona, near Hamburg, A.L.S. 3p. and end. (by Jefferson and others) Donations. Proposed exchange of natural history specimens between A.P.S. and Mr. Patterson, proprietor of the Leverian (?) museum. Mentions Dr. Franklin. Cf. Minutes Aug. 19, 1796. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Stewart and Cochran, | October 16, 1795 | 4 3/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
Dr., ----, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Nicholas Collin; receipted by Stewart and Cochran. Receipted bill for £4.6.3 for paper and printing of notices during 1794-1795. General physical description: 4 3/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Jones, William, 1763-1831.
W[illia]m Jones to John Vaughan, | November 3, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
London, 2 pp. A.L.S. Is constructing a new pair of 18" globes. will be pleased to present a pair to the A.P.S. when finished. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Craig, Peter.
Specification of a machine for spinning flax. | November, 1795 | 7 5/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
--, 1 p. and endorsements. A.Com.S. Received, November 17, 1795; read, November 21, 1795. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 235. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Duhail, L. E..
Letter to W[illiam] Barton, secretary of the American philosophical society; | January 26, 1796 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Norfolk, L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Dobson, Thomas, 1751-1823.
Thomas Dobson to the [American] Philosophical Society | February 5, 1796 | 7 5/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers terms upon which he will print A.P.S. Transactions, IV. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Rich[ard] Bache, | February 10, 1796 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Dr.], Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Rich[ard] Bache. Receipt for $80, being one year's interest on bond due to the late president, Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of papers in the files of the (American Philosophical) Society, | February 13, 1796 | 7 7/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Hermann, B.F.J..
Letter to the A.P.S. | 1796 May 10 | |||
The Russian geologist B.F.J. Hermann wrote to offer two of his latest works to the A.P.S., namely Mineralogical Tours in Siberia; to which is added a Complete history o Minerals of the working mines of that Country. (in German) | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon the plan of an improvement for a windless, | May 12, 1796 | 8" x 10 13/16" | ||
presented by Americanus, Navy Yard, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Joshua Humphreys. General physical description: 8" x 10 13/16" | ||||
Bingham, William, 1752-1804.
W[illia]m Bingham to Jno. Vaughan, | May 12, 1796 | 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses a check for $5,000, "which I shall want on the 20th Inst." General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Hermann, B.F.J..
Letter to the A.P.S. | 1796 May 21 | |||
The Russian geologist B.F.J. Hermann wrote to offer two of his latest works to the A.P.S., namely Mineralogical Tours in Siberia; to which is added a Complete history o Minerals of the working mines of that Country. (in English) | ||||
Cuñat, John Baptiste.
Letter to W[illiam] Barton; | July 19, 1796 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. Cf. Minutes of Sept. 16, 1796. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Jaudenes y Nebot, Joseph de.
Letter to W[illiam] Barton; | July 19, 1796 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. Encloses letter from Dr. Cañat [July 19, 1796], Cf. Minutes of Sept. 16, 1796. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
Robert Patterson to Joseph Gatty, | August 17, 1796 | 6 3/8" x 7 3/8" | ||
Dr., ----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Joseph Gatty. Receipted bill for £2.5.0 for repairing a wheel barometer. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to [Johannes Rodolph Valltravers;] | Aug., 1796 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
ca. L. 1p. T.Jefferson forwarded his letter but the APS cannot help. For letter, see Valltravers to Jefferson; Sept. 16, 1795. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Thomson, Peter.
Peter Thomson to William Barton, | October 24, 1796 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Sassafras Street, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Submits for examination and correction the rough draught of a proposed deed from the widow of David Rittenhouse and her daughters to the A.P.S., concerning a piece of ground, part of the estate of David Rittenhouse, in trust for a burial ground. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Valencia.
Royal Society of Valencia to the American Philosophical Society, | November 22, 1796 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||
Valencia, 3pp. and endorsement. L.S.: Luis de Urbina, Director. (In Spanish.) Informs American Philosophical Society of its collective election to membership in the Royal Society of Valencia. Donates its works. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 255-6, April 21, 1797. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Sociedad Económica de Amigos del País de Valencia.
Royal Society of Valencia to the American Philosophical Society, | November 22, 1796 | 8 3/8" x 11 7/8" | ||
Valencia, 4 pp. Copy. Translation. Informs American Philosophical Society of its collective election to membership in the Royal Society of Valencia. Donates General physical description: 8 3/8" x 11 7/8" | ||||
Urbina, Luis de.
Letter to William Barton, secretary of the A.P.S.; | November 22, 1796 | 8 1/4" x 11 3/4", 8 1/4" x 12" | ||
Valencia, L.S. 2p. and end. In Spanish. (Accompanied by translation - 3p.) Acknowledges election to membership and receipt of diploma by Don Joseph de Jaudenes Mentions the R. sociedad economica de amigos del pais de Valencia. Cf. Minutes - April 21, 1797. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 11 3/4", 8 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to the American Philosophical Society, | December 3, 1796 | 15" x 18 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Cha[rles] Pettit. $4,000 policy on Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 15" x 18 1/2" | ||||
Craik, George W..
Geo[rge] W. Craik to Sam[uel] Magaw and C[harles] W[illson] Peale, | December 12, 1796 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The President of the United States and his family will attend when an eulogium shall be pronounced to the memory of Dr. David Rittenhouse. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon rules and conditions which have been adopted for the adjudication of the Magellanic premium, | December 29, 1796 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Tared Ingersoll, Jona[than] Williams, R[obert] Patterson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 245. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/16" | ||||
Sergeant, Col..
Col. Sergeant to the (American) Philosophical Society,----, | 1796 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
2 pp., address and endorsement. L. Unsigned. Deposits Indian curiosities with the A.P.S. See Minutes, February 19, 1796, in Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 237. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Guyer, Frederic.
Frederic Guyer to the [American] Philosophical society, | 1796 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/8" | ||
----, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.Com. S. Method of ascertaining the longitude by lunar observation, submitted for Magellanic premium. Read, January 15, 1796. See Proceedings, xxII, pt. 3, 236. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Sam. Magaw, Jonathan Williams, William Barton, and John Bleakly, secretaries of the A.P.S. | Jan. 28, 1797 | 8" X 9 3/4" | ||
Monticello, Copy of L. 3p. and end. Acknowledges election as president of the Society. Printed: A.P.S. Proc.v.22.pt.3, 250; Proc. v.87, no 3, p.267,1943; Trans.v. 4, xii. General physical description: 8" X 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Rich[ard] Bache, | February 12, 1797 | 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Dr.], Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Rich[ard] Bache. Receipt for $80, being one year's interest on bond due to the late president, Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Rawle, William, 1759-1836.
W[illiam] Rawle to [Caspar] Wistar | February 23, 1797 | 8 1/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents electrical machine to the A.P.S. See Minutes, February 24, 1797. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of articles presented by George Turner; | Feb., 1797 | 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
Partially printed list in APS Minutes, Feb.24. 1797, p. 251, reads as follows: "List of Western curiosities, presented by Judge Turner, February 10. Indian boy's leggings; calumet; conjuror's mask; bone headed arrow; eight common Miami arrows; stone pestle; 'stone hatchet formerly in use among the savages, the handle was always a withe--' 'petrified buffalo dung [!] from the Rapids of Ohio, where such and various petrifactions are found in abundance'--''petrified ordure, supposed to be human, from the same place'--'fine fossil coal, resembling the canal [sic] coal of Europe, from Cincinnati on Ohio' [!]--' part of one of 30 or 40 trees all completely petrified found...212 miles up the Tennassee [sic] river, having tumbled into it with the bank on which they grew [!] The present specimen appears to have been black walnut' [!]--Indian bowl, complete, from the bed of the Tennessee--oviform [or aviform?] stone from the Wabash; marine shells and perforated bones from a grave on the great Kenhawa [sic]--' for the remainder . . . . see page 157.' This list of twenty-five articles being read, thanks were voted to Judge Turner 'for this extremely acceptable proof of his Philosophical Industry, and his disposition to gratify them.'" Some of these objects remain in the collections of the APS Museum. Please contact the Curator of Native American Materials for more information. General physical description: 13-1/4x8-1/4 Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon an anonymous paper on education and public schools, | March 10, 1797 | 7 15/16" x 12 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: T[homas] C. James, Rich[ar]d P. Smith, Ch[arles] Caldwell. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 253. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 12 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to Tho[ma]s Dobson, | March 17, 1797 | 7 3/8" x 12" | ||
[Dr.], Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar Jun[io]r. Bill for £9.17.5 for stationery. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 12" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to make an analysis of the second piece on education, | March 17, 1797 | 7 5/16" x 12 3/4" | ||
submitted for the premium, [Philadelphia], 10 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Jona[than] Williams, Caspar Wistar, Jr., R[obert] Patterson. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 12 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to make an analysis of the paper on education, | April 15, 1797 | 8" x 12 5/8" | ||
submitted for the premium by "Academicus", [Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Ch[arles] Caldwell, Rich[ar]d P. Smith, Tho[mas] C. James. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 253, 257. General physical description: 8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to make an analysis of the paper on education, | April 17, 1797 | 8" x 12 5/8" | ||
submitted for the premium by "Hiram", [Philadelphia], April 17, 1797. 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Ch[arles] Caldwell, Rich[ar]d P. Smith, Tho[mas] C. James. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 253, 257. General physical description: 8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to prepare a catalogue of the books belonging to the [American Philosophical] Society, | April 21, 1797 | 6" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 255-256. General physical description: 6" x 8" | ||||
Barton, William, 1754-1817.
Letter to Dr. Grassi; | April 22, 1797 | 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.Dr. of L.S. 1p. and end. As secretary of the A.P.S. expresses thanks for " Carte botanique" and an explanatory pamphlet. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to prepare a catalogue... | May 5, 1797 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
D.S.: Rich. P. Smith, Sam. H. Smith. 3p. and end. See Minutes, May 5, 1797; also Library Bulletin,1943,pp. 76-82. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to report on sundry communications relative to stoves and chimneys, | May 6, 1797 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and end endorsement. D.S.: James Woodhouse, Jona[than] Williams. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 254, 257. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to revise the bye-laws, | May 19, 1797 | 7 1/8" x 13 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: Jon[athan] Williams, W[illiam] Barton. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 257. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Valentin, Louis, 1758-1829.
Letter to W[illiam] Barton, secretary, American philosophical society; | May 28, 1797 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Norfolk, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges receipt of second copy of his diploma of membership; would have been pleased to have it carry date of original - 1793. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to John Vaughan, | June 2, 1797 | 9 1/2" x 15 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. Accounts and expenditures for the Philosophical Hall from December 31, 1787. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/4" | ||||
Dobson, Thomas, 1751-1823.
Thomas Dobson to John Vaughan | June 2, 1797 | 5 1/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Thomas Dobson. Receipt for £9.17.5 paid by A.P.S. for stationery. General physical description: 5 1/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of books presented by the Chev. | June 6, 1797 | 8" x 11" | ||
Cypriano Rebeiro Freire, D. 2p. General physical description: 8" x 11" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to draw up rules and regulations for a standing committee for collecting information as to the antiquities of North America, | June 16, 1797 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/8" | ||
[Philadelphia,] 2 pp. Dr.D. Incomplete. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 258, 260, 261. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to W[illia]m Y. Birch, | June 21, 1797 | 4" x 8 1/8" | ||
[Dr.], Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: James Woodhouse; receipted by Will[ia]m Y. Birch. Receipted bill for $6.00, for quire of large drawing paper. General physical description: 4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to James Thackara, | June 27, 1797 | 3 7/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: James Woodhouse; receipted by Daniel Dent. Receipted bill for £15 for printing 95 certificates. General physical description: 3 7/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Van Braam Houckgeest, André Everard, 1739-1801.
Letter to W[illiam] Barton, Secretary, American philosophical society; | July 1, 1797 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
China's Retreat, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on Couldery's lamp, | July 21, 1797 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, C[harles] W[illson] Peale. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 261. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to make an analysis of the third piece on education, | July 23, 1797 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
submitted for the premium, Philadelphia, 13 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Moreau de St. Mery, Ja[me]s Abercrombie, Jona[than] Williams. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Williams, Edward.
Edward Williams to the President of the College at Philadelphia, | August 2, 1797 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Drawing Room, Tower, London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. By order of Marquis Cornwallis transmits a Copy of the Account of the Trigonometrical Survey of Part of England. See Proceedings, XXII, pt. 3, 264 General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Moylan, Jasper.
Jasper Moylan to John Vaughan, | August 9, 1797 | 7 7/8" x 11" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Executors of the late Benjamin Franklin demand Payment of £500 bond to his testator (Richard bache) "in the course of the present month." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 11" | ||||
Ebeling, Christophe Daniel, 1741-1817.
Letter to Messrs. Rich. p. and Sam. H. Smith; | Aug. 18, 1797 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Hamburgh, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges Eulogium of Mr. Rittenhouse sent by the Philosophical society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [John Redmond] Coxe's paper on opium; | Nov. 24, 1797 | 5x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Adam Seybert. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.263. Printed: Trans., o.s., vol. IV, 387 ff. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a paper on Indian music, | December 1, 1797 | 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: G[eorge] Turner, R[obert] Patterson. See Pro., X1II, pt. 3, 263, 264. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to John Vaughan, | December 2, 1797 | 4 1/2" x 7 3/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: John Cook. Duplicate. Receipt for $15.60, for renewal of $4,000 insurance on Philosophical Hall and $1,200 on library and apparatus. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to reinsure the building, CR-1 | December 15, 1797 | 8" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 265. General physical description: 8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the treasurer's accounts, | December 15, 1797 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 264-265. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon the delivery of paper on education to Alexander Moore, | December 16, 1797 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. A.D.S.: Jona[thann] Williams. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 266. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Martin, Alexander, 1740-1807.
Alex[ander] Martin to Jonathan Williams, | January 1, 1798 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
----, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter acknowledging election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to draft an introduction to the two essays on education to which premiums were adjudged, | January 19, 1798 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: G[eorge] Turner, R[obert] Patterson, Jona[than] Williams. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Summary of relations of American Philosophical Society with the college of Physicians, | February 16, 1798 - November 4, 1814 | 10 1/8" x 16 3/8" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. General physical description: 10 1/8" x 16 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Samuel Lewis, | March 2, 1798 | 8" x 10 1/4" | ||
[Dr.], Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. D.S.: Sam[uel] H. Smith, Th[omas] Jefferson; receipted by Samuel Lewis. Bill for $5.24 for filling up diplomas for A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed | March 2, 1798 | 10 3/4" x 17" | ||
on offering a premium for essays on education, [Philadelphia], March 2, 1798. 3 pp. and endorsements. Dr.D. General physical description: 10 3/4" x 17" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to confer with a committee of the College of Physicians relative to the rent of the room, | March 16, 1798 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 268-269. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication on ship pumps signed "Improvement", | March 16, 1798 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Jona[than] Williams, C[harles] W[illson] Peale. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 269. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton to Samuel H. Smith, | March 16, 1798 | 8" x 13 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Requests additional time in which to prepare discourse to be delivered before the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Committee of the A.P.S. to committee of the College of Physicians, | April 6, 1798 | 8 7/8" x 14 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: T. B. Smith, J[oh]n Vaughan, for A.P.S.; ----, Thomas Parke, for College of Physicians. Terms of lease. General physical description: 8 7/8" x 14 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to enquire into the state of the catalogue... | April 6, 1798 | 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
A.D.S: Sam. H. Smith 1p. and end. See Minutes, April 6, 1798; also Library bulletion, 1943,pp.76-82. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution authorizing president to sign such contract or mortgage as may be entered into to relieve mortgage to Dr. Franklin for £500; | April 20, 1798 | 6-1/4x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Th. Jefferson, Presidt. 1p.and end. General physical description: 6-1/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Ormrod, John, b. ca. 1770.
John Ormrod to Jonathan Williams, | May 8, 1798 | 6" x 7 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $6.25, for paper and printing of three hundred circular letters for the A.P.S. General physical description: 6" x 7 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon a paper on the preservation of peach trees, | May 18, 1798 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
submitted for the premium by "A.B.G.", [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: William Bache, C[harles] W[illson] Peale. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 271. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the Secretary relative to the publication of A.P.S. Transactions, IV. | June 1, 1798 | 8" x 12 9/16" | ||
IV. [Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsements. A.D.S.: Sam[uel] H. Smith. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 271. Mentions article by Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 8" x 12 9/16" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Experiments and conjectures on magnetism & electricity | June 11, 1798 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Mount Pleasant, A.D.S. 17p. and end. (The first portion of this paper was written in Paris in 1784) This paper was read before the American philosophical society, June 15,1798; cf. Minutes of that date. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to Samuel Magaw, | June 12, 1798 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2pp. and endorsements. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson. Promissory note for $1,200 to be paid to order of Samuel Magaw sixty days after date. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Edward Duffield and Henry Hill, | June 19, 1798 | 7 3/4" x 12 7/8" | ||
executors of Benjamin Franklin, [Dr.], Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Jon[atha]n Penrose, Sh[eri]ff. Receipted bill for $1,472.67 paid in full of bond due to Benjamin Franklin. FILM 54-61 FRAME 118 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a communication of Dr. [Nicholas] Collin, | June 22, 1798 | 7 9/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
on the comparison of kindred words of the languages of different nations, Philadelphia, 6 pp. and endorsements. Dr.D.S.: Peter S. DuPonmeau, B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton, J[oh]n Vaughan. See Pro., XXII, pt. 273. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Felsted, Samuel, 1743-1802.
Plan and description of a horizontal wheel, invented by Samuel Felsted; | July 6, 1798 | 8" x 13" | ||
Kingston, Jamaica, A.D.S. [3]8p. 3p1. Paper board binding. Presented to the Society by the author, Aug. 16, 1799. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Fothergill, A. (Anthony), 1732?-1813.
A[nthony] Fothergill to the [American] Philosophical Society, | August 12, 1798 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
Bath, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: (1) Appendix to his Inquiry on the Suspension of Vital Action; (2) New Premium book of Bath Agricultural Society. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824.
Samuel Hodgdon to Jonathan Williams, | October 10, 1798 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Concerning three barrels [of bones] sent from the west to the A.P.S. Fever in Philadelphia. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Jon[athan] Williams to John Vaughan | October 13, 1798 | 5 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., ----, 2 pp. A.D.S. Order to pay to Samuel Hodgdon $22.50 for transporting three barrels of bones from the west to the A.P.S. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to Peter S. DuPonceau, | October 16, 1798 | 3 1/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2pp. and endorsements. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson. Promissory note for $1,100 to be paid to Peter S. DuPonceau or order sixty days after date. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Smith, Samuel Harrison, 1772-1845.
Report of Sam[uel] H. Smith to [the American Philosophical Society,] | October 28, 1798 | 7" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.D.S. Reports as worthy of publication [Benjamin Henry] Latrobe's paper on the sandhills of Cape Henry. General physical description: 7" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825.
Report of Adam Seybert to [the American Philosophical Society], | November 22, 1798 | 6 3/8" x 7 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Recommends publication of Thomas Smith's paper on a vessel for boiling inflammable fluids. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 273. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 15/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to the President of the American Philosophical Society | November 23, 1798 | 8 1/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. William Jones presents to the A.P.S.: George Adams, Microscopes, 2d. ed. with volume of plates; George Adams, Graphical Essays, with volume of plates. See General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Jona[than] Williams, | November 24, 1798 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Jona[than] Williams; Adam Seybert. Receipted bill for $28.81 for expenses of A.P.S. paid by Jonathan Williams. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the permanent committee... on natural history, | November 24, 1798 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4 | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: Jon[athan] Williams. Report upon objects of natural history submitted to the Society. Printed in full in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 274-275. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon Dr. Sehultz's memoir on noxious plants, | December 7, 1798 | 6 5/8" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Benjamin Smith Barton, Adam Seybert. Do not recommend publication of paper. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 275. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Dr. [Joseph] Priestley's dissertation on phlogiston, [Philadelphia], | December 7, 1798 | 6 3/4" x 7 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Adam Seybert, James Woodhouse. Report that the paper has been placed in the hands of the printer. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 7 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the papers of [Adam] Seybert and [James] Woodhouse on the supposed wall in the state of North Carolina, | December 21, 1798 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsements. A.D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar, Jr. Recommend that the two papers submitted be combined. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[List of papers and communications submitted to the American Philosophical Society,], | December 27, 1798 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 7 pp. and endorsement. D. Covers the period from January 27, 1797 to December 27, 1798. Mentions articles by T.Jefferson. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | December 29, 1798 | 4 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson. Receipt for $12.03, received of John Vaughan for discount on $1,100 note lent the Society on October 16, 1798. General physical description: 4 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to John Vaughan, | January 4, 1799 | 4 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $15.60, for renewal of $4,000 insurance on Philosophical Hall and $1,200 on books. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers read in [American] Philosophical Society since [Philadelphia], | January 4, 1799 - June 20, 1800 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
n. d., but or later. 4 pp. D. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred [Benjamin Smith] Barton's communication on the fatal effects of Equisetum hyemale when eaten by horses, | January 7, 1799 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[onathan] Williams, Adam Seybert. Recommended for publication. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 276, 278. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the memoir of Dr. [James] Woodhouse on phlogiston, | January 18, 1799 | 7 1/8" x 8 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar, jr., Adam Seybert. Publication recommended. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 278. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan, Treasurer of A.P.S. | January 20, 1799 | 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
to J[ohn] B. Guenat, [Philadelphia], 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.D.S. Order to John B. Guenat to collect dues in arrears from members listed herein., among whom is T.Jefferson. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
J[onathan] Williams to the President of the [America] Philosophical Society | January 24, 1799 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Mount Pleasant, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Declining to act on the permanent committee for collecting information relative to the natural history of the U. S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Smith, Samuel Harrison, 1772-1845.
Report of Sam[uel] H. Smith to [the American Philosophical Society,] | February 1, 1799 | 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Reports as worthy of publication, Dr. Barton's communication supplementary to Mr. Latrobe's paper on the sandhills of Virginia. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to consider the propriety of offering a premium for the best essay on the subject of education, | February 15, 1799 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
and the terms upon which it should be offered, [Philadelphia,] 3 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | February 18, 1799 | 4 1/8" x 6 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $134.79 received of John Vaughan and C. W. Peale toward payment of $900 note due at Bank of the U. S. General physical description: 4 1/8" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Guenat, John B..
John B. Guenat to John Vaughan, | February 28, 1799 | 3 7/8" x 6 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $7.10, being commission for recovering $142 in subscriptions due to the A.P.S. General physical description: 3 7/8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on H[ugh] Williamson's paper on Ephoron leucon; | March 1, 1799 | 5x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Benjamin S. Barton and C.W.Peale. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.280. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.V, 71ff. General physical description: 5x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the memoirs from the several candidates for the premium offered for the best essay on warming rooms, | March 15, 1799 | 7 3/4" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, C[aspar] Wistar, jr. Suggest award to author of piece signed "Oeconomy." General physical description: 7 3/4" x 13" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1736?-1808.
Report [of William Shippen, Jr.] to the Presi[dent] of the American Philosophical Society | March 15, 1799 | 8x10 | ||
Philadelphia], A.D.S. 1p. and end. Add. torn. Recommends publication of Dr. Wistar's description of the bones of an unknown animal. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 280. General physical description: 8x10 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Sam[ue]l H. Smith | March 18, 1799 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Fi Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Relative to money for Michaux left in hands of David Rittenhouse. Requests that receipts of Dr. Rittenhouse be delivered up. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Lambert, William.
Charts pertaining to the eclipse of the moon, | 1799 April 6 - May 4 | 18" x 13" | ||
and of the sun, June 16 1806, for the meridian of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, April 6, May 2, May 14,1799. 3 D. ca. Presented to Thomas Jefferson, President, and to the other officers and members of the A.P.S..." Cf. Minutes, May 17,1799. General physical description: 18" x 13" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | April 15, 1799 | 5" x 8 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning note for $900, and possibility of reducing same to $600 or $650 on April 23. General physical description: 5" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred R. R. Livingston's paper on steam engines, | April 19, 1799 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, C[harles] W[illson] Peale. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 281. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
B[enjamin] Henry Latrobe to [Robert Patterson], | April 19, 1799 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 7 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Opinion on Robert R. Livingston's memoir on steam engines. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Woodhouse, James.
Report of James Woodhouse to [the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia] | May 3, 1799 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Refuses to recommend for publication the paper by Henry Wynkoop on mitigating yellow fever. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 280, 280. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Jones, William, 1763-1831.
W[illia]m Jones to the American Philosophical Academy (sic), | May 26, 1799 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Presents Works of [George] Adams, edited by himself. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | June 6, 1799 | 3" x 8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. A.D.S. Receipt for $89.28, received of John Vaughan toward note due at Bank of the U. S., thus reducing debt to $600. General physical description: 3" x 8" | ||||
Jones, William, 1763-1831.
W[illia]m Jones to John Vaughan, | June 24, 1799 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||
London, 2 pp. A.L.S. Donates pair of globes to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Ogilby, Joseph.
Receipt to John Vaughan for a book; | July 25, 1799 | 3x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p. (This was found in 476:Sm3 (July 1961). General physical description: 3x7-1/4 | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | August 13, 1799 | 5 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipted by C. W. Peale. Note authorizing payment of $60 to C.W. Peale and Raphael Peale for prize essay on warming rooms. General physical description: 5 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Nassy, David de Isaac Cohen, 1747-1806.
D[avi]d Nassy to the Philosophical society of Philadelphia (sic), | August 18, 1799 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Surinam, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Donates his Lettre sur les juifs to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 285, November 15, 1799. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | August 21, 1799 | 4" x 9" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $105.43, received of John Vaughan and C. W. Peale toward note due at Bank of the U. S., thus reducing debt to $500. General physical description: 4" x 9" | ||||
Peck, William Dandridge, 1763-1822.
W(illia)m D. Peck to B(enjamin) S(mith) Barton, | September 20, 1799 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Kittery, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in A.P.S. Discussion upon natural history. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to J[oh]n Vaughan, | October 29, 1799 | 4 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $104.37, received of John Vaughan toward note due at Bank of the U. S., thus reducing debt to $400. General physical description: 4 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [David] Hosack's paper on tetanus; | Nov. 6, 1799 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: James Woodhouse and Adam Seybert. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.285. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of secretaries relative to deficient plates in A.P.S. Transactions, IV | November 6, 1799 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
IV. [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Adam Seybert, Sam[uel] H. Smith, James Woodhouse. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 284. Mentions Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
C[harles] W[illson] Peale to the members of the American Philosophical Society, | November 6, 1799 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Museum, [Philadelphia], 1 p. A.N. in 3d. per. Invitation to attend introductory lecture to a course on natural history, to be delivered at the University of Pennsylvania. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 284-285. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of apparatus belonging to the... | December 6, 1799 | 7 1/2" x 9 13/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Joseph Clay, Tho[ma]s P. Smith. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 286. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to call on Thomas Dobson, | December 6, 1799 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
the printer, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: G[eorge] Turner. With reference to completing A.P.S. Transactions, IV. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 286. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the description of an horizontal windmill, | December 6, 1799 | 7 7/8" x 8" | ||
invented by John Felstead, Kingston in Jamaica, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, B[enjamin] H[enry] Latrobe. Publication not recommended. Publication not recommended. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the report of a committee appointed to revise the bye-laws of the Society, | December 6, 1799 | 7 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 287. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution appointing a committee to receive the legacy bequeathed by Mrs. Hannah Rittenhouse, | December 6, 1799 | 7 9/16" x 8 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.D.S.: Sam[uel] H. Smith, Sec[retar]y. The legacy amounted to the sum of $200. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on the catalogue accompanying the presentation of the same, | Decembr 13, 1799 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
by the committee appointed to form it, Read & accepted D. 4p. Written by Nicholas Collin; see Minutes, Dec. 13, 1799;also Library bulletin,1943 pp.76-82. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on the catalogue of the Library of the American Philosophical Society. | 1799 December 13 | |||
Report on the Library Catalogue of the American Philosophical Society, including a description of the rationale of its arrangement. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on papers by Joseph Priestley; | Dec. 20, 1799 | 5-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Thos.P. Smith. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.289. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.V, 1ff, 28ff. General physical description: 5-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee respecting legacy bequeathed by Mrs. [Hannah] Rittenhouse, | December 20, 1799 | 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [George] Turner's remarks on a paper by Rittenhouse; | Dec. 20, 1799 | 5x7 | ||
D.S.: A.Seybert. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.289. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.V, 74 ff. General physical description: 5x7 | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | December 26, 1799 | 8 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $103.30, received from John Vaughan and C. W. Peale toward note due at Bank of the U. S., thus reducing debt to $300. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of books requiring binding | [ca. 1799] | |||
List of books in the Library of the American Philosophical Society that require binding. | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
List of books missing from the library; | [ca. ] 1799 | 5x6-1/2 | ||
[ca. ?] A.D. 1p. General physical description: 5x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society in account with R[obert] Patterson, | 1799 | 6 1/4" x 8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.D.S. Statement of accounts, February-June, 1799. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to draw up a memorial to the legislature of Pennsylvania, | January 17, 1800 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 9 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, B[enjamin] Henry Latrobe, Samuel H. Smith. Asking financial assistance of the state. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to receive the legacy of Mrs. Hannah Rittenhouse | January 18, 1800 | 7 9/16" x 8 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, J[oh]n Vaughan, Sam[uel] H. Smith. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Jno. Vaughan to Thomas McEuen and Co. | January 18, 1800 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., to Tho[ma]s McEuen and Co., Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Tho[ma]s McEuen and Co. Receipted bill for $204, for $200 worth of 8 per cent stock of the United States. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Elam, Samuel.
Samuel Elam to George Turner, | January 19, 1800 | 7 1/2" x 11 3/8" | ||
Newport, Rhode Island, 1 p. and endorsements. Extract of L. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Donates $500 to the Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 11 3/8" | ||||
Elam, Samuel.
Samuel Elam to John Brown, | January 21, 1800 | 8 1/8" x 12 15/16" | ||
Newport, 1 p. and endorsement. Extract only. Extract of letter covering $500 enclosure for A.P.S. to be delivered to George Turner. Correctness of extract sworn to by John Brown. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Memorandum of insurance paid to Insurance Company of North America, | January 22, 1800 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. Notation as to payment of $20.89 for $4,000 insurance on building and $1,200 on books from January 18, 1800 to January 18, 1801. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | February 4, 1800 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning conduct of Judge [George] Turner. Thinks he may have kept $500 sent to him for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to receive the legacy of Mrs. [Hannah] Rittenhouse, | February 7, 1800 | 7 3/4" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, J[oh]n Vaughan, Sam[uel] H. Smith. Report receipt of $200, which has been invested in 8 per cent stock of the U.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Dr. B. Shultz's paper on essential oils obtained from native American vegetables, | February 7, 1800 | 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton, Adam Seybert, John Redman Coxe. An abstract of the communication will be acceptable. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Claxton, Thomas.
Affidavits of Tho[ma]s Claxton and Andrew Walker, | February 15, 1800 | 8 1/8" x 12 3/4'' | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Thomas Claxton swears to delivery of a letter containing $500 to George Turner. Andrew Walker witness to same. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12 3/4'' | ||||
Walker, Andrew, 1760-1842.
Affidavits of Tho[ma]s Claxton and Andrew Walker, | February 15, 1800 | 8 1/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Thomas Claxton swears to delivery of a letter containing $500 to George Turner. Andrew Walker witness to same. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution [adopted by American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia], | February 21, 1800 | 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
1 p. A.D.S.: Sam[uel] H. Smith. Extracted from minutes of above date. Authorizing John Vaughan to take full measures for recovery of money from George Turner. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to J[oh]n Vaughan, | March 5, 1800 | 5 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S. Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $102.23, received of C. W. Peale and John Vaughan toward note due at Bank of the U. S., thus reducing debt to $200. General physical description: 5 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Smith, Samuel Harrison, 1772-1845.
J[oh]n Vaughan and Sam[uel] H. Smith to the A.P.S., | March 7, 1800 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Report of committee upon $500 due from George Turner to the A.P.S. Turner offers to convey to A.P.S. 9,000 acres of land in Virginia. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
A[merican] Philos[ophical] Society to J[oh]n Vaughan, | March 15, 1800 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by J[oh]n Vaughan. Receipted bill for £1.5.0, for copies of records of Act and Supplement vesting A.P.S. with their lot on Fifth Street. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Beatis, Frederick.
Fred[eric]k Beatis to John Vaughan, Treasurer of A.P.S., | March 15, 1800 | 3 7/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Fred[eric]k Beatis; notation by J[oh]n Vaughan. Receipt for $4.84 for drawing a mortgage from G[eorge] Turner to S[amuel] H. Smith and J[ohn] Vaughan. General physical description: 3 7/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to the American Philosophical Society | April 4, 1800 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests power of attorney to enable him to receive dividents on 8 per cent stock purchased with money left by Mrs. Rittenhouse. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to Edward Jones | April 21, 1800 | 3 3/8" x 8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., to Edward Jones, Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Autograph notation signed by J[oh]n Vaughan. Bill for £3.16.6 for two cases shipped from London. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Dr. B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton's paper, | April 30, 1800 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.D.S.: B[enjamin] Henry Latrobe. Recommends publication of the "Geographical View of the Trees ... " General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Du Pont (de Nemours) article; | May 2, 1800 | 6x11 | ||
D.S.: Benjamin Smith Barton. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.299. General physical description: 6x11 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a case history by [Nicholas] Bergsten; | May 2, 1800 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: C.Wistar, jr.and A. Seybert. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.299. For paper, see: Bergsten. Concerning an operation...; [read] March 8 [7], 1800. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Hoskins, Francis.
Hiram (pseud.).
Navigation made easy, or, Mariners complete guide...by means of a newly invented time piece; | May 2, 1800 | 4-3/4x6-1/2 | ||
Document. 1 volume with marbled covers. Hoskins presents an idea for a new hourglass-type timepiece and a formula for calculating the longitude without the need for an expensive timepiece. He tested it on a voyage from Philadelphia to Cork, Ireland. The log of this journey is reproduced, and a chart is given as well. Dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, this treatise was submitted to the American Philosophical Society for a Magellanic Premium award in 1800 [see "Minutes," p. 299]. It was submitted anonymously, under the name of "Hiram," but a second, almost identical version (dated 1803) was received at the A.P.S. with Hoskin's name on it in 1839 [Misc. Ms. Coll.]. Provenance: Received and accessioned, 1800. Alternate formats available: This item is also available on microfilm (Film 199, Frame 755). General physical description: 4-3/4x6-1/2 | ||||
Hoskins, Francis.
Chart of a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean from Philadelphia to Cork, Ireland | 1800 | Map, 49.5 x 19.7 cm | ||
Hoskin's volume--"Navigation made easy..."--is illustrated "with a drawing of the Voyage, distinctly pointing out, each days sail, the nearest way, and number of miles from Land to Land." Realms of Gold, 1 (1). | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to J[oh]n Vaughan, | May 6, 1800 | 3 3/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $101.10, received of John Vaughan toward note due at Bank of the U. S., thus reducing debt to $100. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Gibson, James.
James Gibson to Bo[u]squet Brothers, Dr., Philadelphia, | May 14, 1800 | 8 7/8" x 7 3/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson; receipted by Aug[usti]n and John Bousquet. Receipted bill for $18.15 for three parts of the French Encyclopédie. General physical description: 8 7/8" x 7 3/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to George Ehrenseller | May 20, 1800 | 5 1/8" x 7" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., to George Ehrenzeller, Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: George Ehrenzeller. Receipted bill for $2, for copying an abstract of the French Encyclopédie to send to France. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 7" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to P. A. Adet | May 21, 1800 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. Letter-press copy. Requests Adet to check deficiencies in A.P.S. set of French Encylopédie and determine cost of filling same. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to [C. F. A.] Grassi | May 21, 1800 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. Letter-press copy. (In French.) Requests cooperation with Adet in determining deficiencies in A.P.S. set of the French Encyclopédie. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Royal Institution of Great Britain to Thomas Jefferson, | June 1, 1800 | 8 1/8" x 10" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Albemarle Street, London, 2 pp. and endorsements. L.S.: Rumford. Transmits to A.P.S. an account of the establishment of the Royal Institution. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
[James] Mease to Nicholas Collin, | June 17, 1800 | 4 7/8" x 8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., 14 Walnut Street, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Donates to A.P.S.: Dr. James Anderson's Recreations in Agriculture, nos. 4-12. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 300, June 20, 1800. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 8" Access digital object: | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
R[obert] Patterson to John Vaughan, | July 8, 1800 | 3 7/8" x 6 3/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $100, by the hands of C. W. Peale, being in full of last installment of note in favor of A.P.S. discounted at Bank of the U. S. General physical description: 3 7/8" x 6 3/8" | ||||
Grassi, Candide Frederic Antoine, 1753-1815.
[C. F. A.] Grassi to [John] Vaughan, | August 15, 1800 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Bordeaux, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (French.) Concerning delivery of 65th and 66th numbers of Encyclopédie. Gives contents of same. Shipped on the Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Jacob Strembeck and Co., | August 15, 1800 | 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. endorsement. D. Receipted by Jacob Strembeck and Co. Receipted bill for $8.33, for painting and glazing bookcase. General physical description: 5 3/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Isaac Cathrall's paper on black vomit; | Aug. 15, 1800 | 5x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Adam Seybert and James Woodhouse. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.301. Printed: Trans., o.s.,vol.V, 117 ff. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaugh[a]n to William Roberts | August 15, 1800 | 5 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by William Roberts. Receipted bill for $80, for two book cases. General physical description: 5 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Samuel Hurry | August 27, 1800 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $150 rent for north cellar under Philosophical Hall, from August 21, 1800 to August 21, 1801. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a stopper for sewers by John Frazer; | Sept. 19, 1800 | 6x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Robert Leslie and C.W. Peale. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.303. Printed: Trans., o.s., vol. V, 148 ff. General physical description: 6x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Jacob Strembeck and Co., | October 16, 1800 | 6" x 8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jacob Strembeck and Co. Receipted bill for $94, for painting outside of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6" x 8" | ||||
Fox, Samuel C..
Sam[uel] C. Fox to John Vaughan, | October 21, 1800 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $2.67, for recording H[annah] Rittenhouse deed to A.P.S. for observatory. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaugh[a]n to William Roberts | October 24, 1800 | 5 3/16" x 8" | ||
Fi Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by William Roberts. Receipted bill for $60, for putting up gutters and altering cellar of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 5 3/16" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Andrew] Ellicott's communication; | Nov. 7, 1800 | 2-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and Joseph Clay. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 304. Printed: Trans.,o.s., vol, V, 203 ff. General physical description: 2-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to [C. F. A.] Grassi, | November 13, 1800 | 6" x 7 1/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson. Receipted bill for $14.85 for 65th and 66th numbers of French Encyclopédie. General physical description: 6" x 7 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Thomas Dobson, | November 21, 1800 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Dr., ----, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson; receipted by Thomas Dobson. Receipted bill for $150, for 219 volume set of French Encyclopédie from James Gibson. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee upon renewal of lease with the College of Physicians, | November 21, 1800 | 8" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson. Renewal of lease from December 10 next at$40 per annum. General physical description: 8" x 8" | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
[Caspar] Wistar to John Vaughan, | December 3, 1800 | 7 3/8" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. 3d. per. D. Unsigned. Receipted by John Ellis on reverse. Order to Mr. Vaughan to pay $30 to John Ellis, being half of the premium for an essay on preserving peach trees. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8" Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee concerning the Rittenhouse legacy; | Dec. 19, 1800 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. 2p. Cf. Minutes, p.306. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Adet, Pierre-Auguste, 1763-1832.
P. A. Adet to John Vaughan | December, 1800 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Paris, 26 Frimaire, VIII. 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French). Has received Vaughan's letter rerlative to the Encyclopaedia. Is inquiring about the same. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the communications . . . by Mr. [William] Dunbar of the Mississippi territory, | January 16, 1801 | 8" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: And[re]w Ellicott, C[aspar] Wistar, jr. Publication of three communications recommended. Mentions Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to John Redman Coxe | Jan. 25, 1801 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election to the presidency of the A.P.S. Printed: A.P.S. Proceedings, v.87,no.3, 1943,267. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Am[erica]n Philos[ophical] Society to John Redman Coxe, | February 4, 1801 | 4 7/8" x 7 3"/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson; receipted by John Redman Coxe. Receipted bill for $1.84, for blue ribbon and wafers. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 3"/4" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance company of North America to John Vaughan, | February 4, 1801 | 7 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsement. D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $15.60, for insurance on Philosophical Hall and its contents for the year 1801. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Report of B[enjamin] Henry Latrobe to [the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia], | February 20, 1801 | 5 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Benjamin Smith Barton's paper on Vallisneria "well worthy of publication in the Transactions of this Society." General physical description: 5 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Jones, William, 1763-1831.
W[illia]m Jones to Jno. Vaughan, | March 9, 1801 | 7 5/16" x 9 1/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of notice of election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Jones, William, 1763-1831.
William Jones to the President and Members of the A.P.S., | March 9, 1801 | 7 5/16" x 9 3/16" | ||
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. ---. 2 pp. and endorsement. Copy. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 3/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to William Jones, London; | March 20, 1801 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: Jn. Vaughan. 2p. Draft. ----For copy,see enc.in: J.Vaughan to W.Vaughan; June 5, 1802. Orders listed instruments for meteorological observations. Informs him of election to membership. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Soc[iet]y to Broome, | April 17, 1801 | 6" X 7 1/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson; receipted by W[illia]m Broome. Receipted bill for $2.77, for repairs to Rittenhouse Observatory. General physical description: 6" X 7 1/8" | ||||
Knapp, George.
Geo[rge] Knapp to Thomas P. Smith, | April 18, 1801 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Bristol, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends a box of specimens of coals to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to John Robbins | May 13, 1801 | 5 1/8" x 6 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John Robbins. Receipted bill for $18.65, for repairs to Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
List to specimens of coins and medals | May 15, 1801 | 13x8 | ||
Struck at the Soho Mint near Birmingham extablished by Thos. Bolton, presented to the A.P.S. by Jno. Vaughan, A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to William Roberts | June 12, 1801 | 3 3/4" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by William Roberts. Receipted bill for $6.60, for repairs to Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to C[aleb] P. Wayne, Dr., | June 15, 1801 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Phila., 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipted bill for $6.00, for advertising sale of lands mortgaged to A.P.S. by George Turner, in Gazette of the U. S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Pugh, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Pugh to the [American] Philosophical Society, | June 17, 1801 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Rouen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S. six copies of his Observations upon the weight of Atmosphere. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 314, September 10, 1801. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the papers from A[ndrew] Ellicott and Rev. B[urgiss] Allison, | June 19, 1801 | 7" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Joseph Clay. Recommend Ellicott's for publication: do not so recommend Allison's. General physical description: 7" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Connelly, John, 1755-1827.
John Connelly to J[oh]n Vaughan, | June 26, 1801 | 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S. Receipt for $6, being commission paid by A.P.S. for sale of 9,000 acres of land mortgaged to them by George Turner. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Letter to John Redman Coxe, Secretary of A.P.S; | June 30, 1801 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S: J.P. Auriol, secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges set of A.P.S. Transactions; mentions Count Rumford. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to George Flake, | July 10, 1801 | 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan; receipted by Georg[e] Flake. Receipted bill for $12, for painting Rittenhouse Observatory. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Depositions in re indebtedness by George Turner to the American Philosophical Society | July 16, 1801 | 15x9-1/4 | ||
D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan and Jno. R. Smith. 4p. General physical description: 15x9-1/4 | ||||
Smith, John R..
Jno. R. Smith to [John] Vaughan, | July 17, 1801 | 5" x 7 7/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $12.55, paid by A.P.S. to cover court charges relating to conveyance of George Turner's land to Society. General physical description: 5" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
George Turner in account with American Philos[ophical] Society, | July 17, 1801 | 6 3/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. Statement of accounts, March 17, 1800 to July 17, 1801. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Extract from minutes. | July 24, 1801 | 7 5/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: B[urgess] Allison, Peter S. DuPonceau, R[obert] Patterson, J[oh]n Vaughan. Authorization of loan of $500 to Charles Willson Peale. Peale's receipt, dated July 27, 1801. on reverse. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
C[harles] W[illson] Peale to Robert Patterson | July 24, 1801 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of $500 from A.P.S. to help complete the skeleton of the mammoth. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Philadelphia. Recorder of deeds.
Affidavit. | July 25, 1801 | 8 1/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Sworn statement as to mortgages from Charles Willson Peale, in the city and county of Philadelphia, before July, 1801. [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Edward Fox, Recorder. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on loan made to C.W. Peale; | Aug. 21, 1801 | 8x8 | ||
D.S. Jn Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, P. 314. General physical description: 8x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the journal of Dr. Cutbush to and from the West Indies, containing an account of his observations upon the thermometer, | September 18, 1801 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson. To be preserved in the archives. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 314. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Dufief, N. G. (Nicolas Gouin), 1776?-1834.
Bill to the American philosophical society for books purchased, formerly in Franklin's library; | Sept. 23, 1801 | 8x13 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: N. Gouin Dufied and Jn. Vaughan. 2p.and end. See microfilm 95. General physical description: 8x13 | ||||
Batavian Republic.
Le ministre d'economie politique de la republique Batave to the A.P.S. | October 2, 1801 | 9 1/4" x 15" | ||
La Haye, 1 p. and endorsement. Pr.D.S. Autograph signature of Johannes Goldberg, minister of political economy of the Batavia Republic. Prospectus the first three volumes of a series to be entitled, Flora Batava, or Representation and Description of the Batavian Plants. In French. See APS Proceedings, XXII, pt. 3, 321, March 19, 1802. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 15" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 198 Access digital object: | ||||
Dufief, N. G. (Nicolas Gouin), 1776?-1834.
Bill, receipted, to the American philosophical society; | Oct. 9, 1801 | 12x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: N. G. Dufief. 1p.and end. For books purchased of Dufief, formerly in Franklin's library. See microfilm 95. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Dufief, N. G. (Nicolas Gouin), 1776?-1834.
Bill, receipted, to the American philosophical society for books purchased, formerly in Franklin's library; | Oct. 31, 1801 | 7x9 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. See microfilm 95. General physical description: 7x9 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Francisco Peyrolon, Valencia; | Nov. 5, 1801 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: John Redmond Coxe. 2p. Enc.wanting. Forwards diploma of membership. Thanks for publications of the royal society of Valencia. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to Thomas Dobson, | November 14, 1801 | 4 7/8" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Tho[ma]s Dobson. Receipted bill for $.83, for paper and twine. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to William Y. Birch, | November 26, 1801 | 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Will[ia]m Y. Birch. Receipted bill for $2.25, for stationary. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Bradford, Samuel F. (Samuel Fisher), 1776-1837.
Sam[ue]l F. Bradford to the American Philosophical Society, | December 4, 1801 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: Asiatick Researches and Asiatick Poems of Sir William Jones. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of papers not published, | December 18, 1801 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
(?)[Philadelphia,], 2 pp. D. Covers the period from September 19, 1800 to December 18, 1801. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 18, 1801 | 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p., end. Concerning forwarding of publications to Swedish members. Cf. Minutes, p.319. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on furnishing the true time for Philadelphia; | Dec. 18, 1801 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and R.Leslie, 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.319. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Am[erica]n Philosophical Society to Jane Aitken, Dr., Philadelphia, | December 28, 1801 - July 25, 1804 | 8 1/8" x 13 1/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jane Aitken, August 16, 1804. Statement of accounts totaling $183.18, "for sundry binding." General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John Vaughan, | December 31, 1801 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "The [Massachusetts] historical society will duly appreciate the attention of the [American] philosophical [Society] and will take care to signify their sense of it..." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books in the library of the Am[erica]n Phil[osophical] Society, | 1801 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 1801. 1 p. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Particular account of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London bound | [1801] | 13x8 | ||
A.D. 3p.and end. List of Transactions in possession of the APS. Notes certain volumes bond "not of D[r.] Franklins." General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Massachusetts Historical Society.
Massachusetts Historical Society to John Redman Coxe, Secretary of A.P.S., | January 8, 1802 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsements. L.S.: John Eliot, Corresponding Secretary. Acknowledges receipt of four volumes of A.P.S. Transactions. Forwards Collections of Mass. Hist. Society, 7 vols., General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books to be bound, left at [Robert] Aitkin's; | Jan. 9, 1802 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D.in hand of John Vaughan. 4p.,end. One book concerning B.Franklin. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philos[ophical] Society to William Y. Birch, | January 11, 1802 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by William Y. Birch. Receipted bill for $4.12 1/2, for stationary. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to John Vaughan, | January 11, 1802 | 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $15.60, for insurance on Philosophical Hall and its contents for the year 1802. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to John Vaughan and Charles W. Peale | Jan. 13, 1802 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election to the presidency of the A.P.S. Bur. of rolls, v.6,471 - S.1,v.8,273 under date of Jan. 12. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Casa Yrujo, Carlos Martínez de Yrujo y Tacón, marqués de, 1763-1824.
Letter to John Vaughan, treasurer of A.P.S.; | January (?) 20, 1802 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Linnean Society of London..
Linnean Society of London to J.R. Coxe | 1802 February 2 | |||
The Secretary of the Linnean Society of London thanks J.R. Coxe of the American Philosophical Society for the gift of 5 volumes of the A.P.S. Transactions and sends them 6 volumes of the Linnean Society's Transactions. | ||||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Rem[brandt] Peale to Robert Patterson, | February 19, 1802 | 7 13/16" x 10 5/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning his intended visit to Europe and the exhibition of the mammoth skeleton. Requests loan of certain bones of the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 321. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 10 5/16" | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | March 12, 1802 | 9x7-3/4 | ||
Rotterdam, A.L.S.: C.Dale, Sec. 2p.,add.and end. Sends five volumes of Transactions. Cf. Minutes, 325. General physical description: 9x7-3/4 | ||||
France. L'institut national.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | 1802 March 17 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||
The French National Institute of Arts and Sciences, 2 pp. and endorsements. L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: "a Copy of its Transactions as far as published." [Paris, le 17 Ventrose l'an 10 de la Republique francaise] General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Adams, Thomas Boylston, 1772-1832.
Thomas B. Adams to Joseph Clay, jr., | March 18, 1802 | 8 1/8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents to A.P.S.: Defence of the American Constitution, by John Adams. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 321, March 19, 1802. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to John Adams, Braintree, Mass.; | March 19, 1802 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Redman Coxe. 1p. Thanks for his publication, presented through his son. From original in Adams Papers,Mass.Hist Soc.,received from W.J.Be11,Jr.; Nov. 27, 1962. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Royal Society of Edinburgh to [the American Philosophical Society], | March 19, 1802 | 6 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||
Edinburgh, 1p. and endorsement. D.S.: Will[ia]m Wright. Acknowledges receipt of four volumes of A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Birch, William Young, 1764-1837.
William Y. Birch and Abr[aha]m Small to John Vaughan, | April 1, 1802 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S. Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Donates Russell's Ancient and Modern Europe, 7 vols., to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 322, April 2, 1802. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Benjamin] Shultz's paper on temperaments; | April 2, 1802 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S.Barton 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.322. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the publication of the fifth volume of the Transactions; | April 2, 1802 | 7x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Jn.Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.322. General physical description: 7x7-1/2 | ||||
L'Hommedieu, Ezra, 1734-1811.
Letter to Thomas Jefferson | 1802. April 3 | |||
Letter accompanying Resolutions of the Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Arts & Manufactures | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam[ue]l L. Mitchill to Adam Seybert | April 12, 1802 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S. a circular letter from the Agricultural Society of New York. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 323. Mentions Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Hüpsch-Lontzen, Johann Wilhelm Carl Adolph von Honvlez-Ardenn, Freiherr von.
Letter to the president and members of the APS | April 15, 1802 | 8-1/2x14 | ||
Cologne, A.L.S. 7p., add., and end. In German. ----Copy. Translation. Concerning his anti-epileptic medicine. Inquires for details of yellow fever. Sends his "small writings" to the APS. General physical description: 8-1/2x14 | ||||
Hüpsch-Lontzen, Johann Wilhelm Carl Adolph von Honvlez-Ardenn, Freiherr von.
Baron de Hüpsch to [the American Philosophical Society], | April 15, 1802 | 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||
Cologne, 2 pp. and endorsement. L. Translation. Concerning his anti-epileptic medicine. Inquires for details of yellow fever. Sends his "small writings" to A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Letter to the vice president of the A.P.S.; | April 16, 1802 | 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and end. Acknowledges for Dr. Samuel Fahlberg his election to membership, and presents in his name a map of a dangerous shoal near St. Bartholomew. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to William Jones | ||||
An order for meterological instruments. | ||||
Brown, John.
John Brown to Thomas Jefferson, | April 28, 1802 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
President of A.P.S., Boone County, Kentucky, 2 pp. A.L.S. Concerning bones found by Uriah Hardesty and forwarded to C. W. Peale. See Minutes, June 18, 1802, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 325. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Jacob Johnson, | April 29, 1802 | 3 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jacob Johnson. Receipted bill for $7.50, for a ream of colored paper. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
Letter to the Secretary of the Société Hollandoise des Sciences, Haarlem; | April 30, 1802 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S.: John Redman Coxe, Sec[retar]y. 1p. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.) Forwards first four volumes of Transaction and will send the fifth. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bleckerolson, -----.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | April, 1802 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for "the choice of the Phil: Soc[ie]ty has honoured me with." Gives directions for shipping publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Königlich Preussische Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Royal Academy of Sciences and Belles-lettres of Prussia to the American Philosophical Society, | May 3, 1802 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Berlin, 2pp. and endorsements. L.S.: Merian, Secretary. (In French.) Concerning donation of Memoirs to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 327, October 15, 1802. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Massachusetts Historical Society.
together with a catalogue of the library. | May 7, 1802 | |||
See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 323, | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
C[harles] W[illson] Peale to [the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia] | May 7, 1802 | 8 1/16" x 10 5/16" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Relative to removal of part of museum from Philosophical Hall to the State House. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 324. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 10 5/16" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam[uel] L. Mitchill to John Vaughan | May 28, 1802 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., New York, 3 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. "The Agricultural Society of New York is not in possession of any of the Volumes of the A.P.S." A set would be "highly acceptable." General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Buck, C. N., and Company.
C. N. Buck and Company to J[oh]n Vaughan, | May 29, 1802 | 8 1/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., Hamburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S.: C. N. Buck & Co. Have forwarded three sets of A. P. S. Transactions according to instructions. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
B(enjamin) S(mith) Barton to John Vaughan | May 31, 1802 | 8" x 10" | ||
1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. List of books "which I am anxious to have from Italy." General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Brand, John, 1744-1806.
John Brand to John Redman Coxe, | June 1, 1802 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., London, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. The secretary of the Society of Antiquaries of London acknowledges receipt of the A.P.S. Transactions, I-IV. Forwards Archaeologia, I-XIII, to A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 327. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to Rufus King | 1802 June 3 | |||
In return for a copy of the A.P.S. Transactions, the Society of Antiquities of London sends the A.P.S. a complete set of their Archaeologia in 13 volumes. | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to William Vaughan, London | June 5, 1802 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.: Samuel Vaughan & Son. Enc. Sends APS telescope to Wm.Jones for repairs for Andrew Ellicott's use in makining meteorological observations. Enc.is dated 1802 March 20: APS to W.Jones [should be 1801]. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Brown, Samuel, 1749-1828.
Sam[uel] Brown to John Vaughan, | June 10, 1802 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lexington, Kentucky, 5 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has sent vaccine to Natchez for William Dunbar. Concerning skull of ox kind sent to the A.P.S. 4p. only march 21, 1962 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 10, 1802 | 10x8 | ||
Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. Letterpress copy. Concerning communications from Ferrer, Livingston and Garnett. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
Letter to the Secretary of Société Hollandoise des Sciences, Haarlem; | June 18, 1802 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S.: John Redman Coxe, Sec[retar]y. 1p. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.) Forwards fifth volume of Transactions. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Unidentified.
Letter to Benjamin Wells | 1802 June 28 | |||
The author disagrees with Mr. Hamilton's opinion on the liability of collectors. | ||||
Giraud-Duplessis, Pierre-Guillaume-Henri, 1754-1820.
Giraud to the Society of Sciences at Philadelphia, | July 2, 1802 | 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Donates a copy of Grégoire's Apologie de Las Casas. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 326, August 20, 1802. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
de Ferrer, Jose Joaquin.
Jose Joaquin de Ferrer to John Vaughan, | July 15, 1802 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Spanish.) Concerning the donation of several dictionaries and grammars to the A.P.S. List appended. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
de Ferrer, Jose Joaquin.
Jose Joaquin de Ferrer to Benjamin Smith Barton, | July 15, 1802 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. (In Spanish.) Concerning the donation of several dictionaries and grammars to the A.P.S. List appended. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Home, Robert, 1752-1834.
R. Home to John Redman Coxe, | July 20, 1802 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Calcutta, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The secretary of the Asiatic Society forwards seven volumes of their Researches to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on James Hall's paper on an astronomical instrument; | July 20, 1802 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Joseph Clay and Jose Joaquin de Ferrer. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.328, General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Olsen, Peter Bleeker.
Letter to [the American philosophical society; | July 23, 1802 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bacon, Josiah, 1785-1852.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 24, 1802 | 7" x 9" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. , end. Delivered books [A.P.S. Transactions] as directed. John Quincy Adams appointed secretary of the Academy of arts and sciences. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J(oh)n Vaughan to the Chev. de Yrujo, | July 25, 1802 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards two copies of A.P.S. Transactions, V, to Yrujo, to be given to designated Spanish learned societies. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to James Humphreys, Dr., | July 26, 1802 | 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: James Humphreys. Receipted bill for $5.37 for printing and binding loan book. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Buck, C. N., and Company.
C. N. Buck and Company to John Vaughan, | July 31, 1802 | 8 1/16" x 10 1/8" | ||
Hamburg, 1 p. Pr.D.S.: George Mclellan. Bill of lading for one case of books shipped by C. N. Buck & Co. to A.P.S. Enclosed in letter from C. N. Buck & Co. to John Vaughan, July 31, 1802. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Buck, C. N., and Company.
C. N. Buck and Company to John Vaughan, | July 31, 1802 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Hamburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Notice of a case of books from the Royal Academy at Berlin shipped to A. P. S. on the brig Echo. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Königliche Societät der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen.
Royal Society of Sciences at Göttingen to the American Philosophical Society, | August 1, 1802 | 6" x 7" | ||
Göttingen, 1 p. L.S.: Chr[istian] G. Heyne, Secretary of the Society. Sends eighteen volumes of Communications to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 331, January 21, 1803. General physical description: 6" x 7" | ||||
Aubert, Alexander.
Alex[ande]r Aubert to John Redman Coxe, | August 4, 1802 | 7 3/8" x 9 3/16" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Informs A.P.S. that a case of books was sent to them on July 3, by the Society of Antiquaries of London. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 3/16" | ||||
Maury, James, 1746-1840.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 5, 1802 | 8" x 10" | ||
Liverpool, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Delivered [Vol.5 of the A.P.S. Transactions] to the Literary and philosophical society at Manchester. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Tho[ma]s P. Jones, | August 6, 1802 | 7 1/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Tho[ma]s P. Jones. Receipted bill for $1.50, for repairing frame for lens. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Dalton, John, 1766-1844.
John Dalton to John Redman Coxe, | August 24, 1802 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Manchester, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. The secretary of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, IV and V, and transmits their Memoirs, IV and V. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Smith, Thomas P. (Thomas Peters).
Extract from will | September 2, 1802 | 7 3/4" x 10 3/8" | ||
dated at sea, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Copy. Bequest of minerals to the A.P.S. See Minutes, May 6, 1803, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 337. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10 3/8" | ||||
Smith, Thomas P. (Thomas Peters).
Extract from will [Copy] | September 2, 1802 | |||
Dated at sea, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Copy. Bequest of minerals to the A.P.S. See Minutes, May 6, 1803, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 337. | ||||
Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Letter to J.R. Coxe, secretary of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 6, 1802 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S: J.P. Auriol, secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol.5 of A.P.S.Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Timaeur, John.
John Timaeur to J[ohn] R[edman] Coxe, Secretary to the A.P.S., | September 19, 1802 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Lüneburg, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Is forwarding a box of Göttingen Transactions to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to John Redmond Coxe, Philadelphia | September 23, 1802 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S.: Merian. 1p.and translation and add.,end. In french. Thanks for publications and forwards their publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
McCara and Fridge.
McCara and Fridge to John Vaughan, | October 18, 1802 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Alexandria, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.N.S. Note covering acknowledgment of "Societys of Edinburgh that they had recd Volumes." General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Batavian Republic.
Council of the Interior of the Batavian Republic to the American Philosophical Society | October 21, 1802 | 9" x 14 7/8" | ||
Hague, 2 pp. L.S.: Wenckebach. Suggests that the A.P.S. cooperate with the Batavian republic in an exchange of plants and seeds. See: A.P.S., Resolution, July 15, 1803. General physical description: 9" x 14 7/8" | ||||
Batavian Republic.
Le ministre d'economie politique de la republique Batave to the A.P.S. | October 21, 1802 | 7 11/16" x 12 3/8" | ||
La Haye, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Donates cahiers 4-6 of Flora Batava to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 339-340. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 12 3/8" | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the APS; | Oct. 21, 1802 | 7-3/4x12-1/2 | ||
La Haye, L.S.: Wenckebach. 11p.and end. In French. List of seeds which they wish the APS to procure for them. Cf.Minutes, July 15 and Aug.19,1803. General physical description: 7-3/4x12-1/2 | ||||
Physick, Philip Syng, 1768-1837.
Philip S[yng] Physick to John Vaughan, | October 21, 1802 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia,] 1p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Linnean Society of London to John Redman Coxe, | November 2, 1802 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., London 1 p. L.S.: Alex[ander] McLeay. (Duplicate.) Acknowledges receipt of five volumes of A.P.S. Transactions. Presents Linnean Society's Transactions, I-VI, to A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to John Redman Coxe, secretary of the A.P.S; | Nov. 5, 1802 | 8" x 9" | ||
London, L.S: John Brand, sec. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol.1-5 of the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 9" | ||||
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 11, 1802 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
[London] L.S.: J. Planta, secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of Vol.3,4,and 5 of the APS Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Weeden and Jones.
Weeden and Jones to John Vaughan, | November 19, 1802 | 6 5/16" x 7 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 3 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. In re portable electrical machine for inspection by members of the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 5/16" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813.
Rob[er]t R. Livingston to Thomas Jefferson | November 26, 1802 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Paris, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Samples of burnt pyrites to be used as manure sent to A.P.S. See Minutes, March 18, 1803, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 335. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Societas Regia Scientiarum Upsaliensis.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 10, 1802 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Upsala, L. 2p.,end. Incomplete. Thanks for publications. Friendly letter. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Foronda, Valentín de, 1751-1821.
Letter to John Vaughan; Philadelphia, | December 16, 1802 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. In Spanish. (Accompanied by translation, 2p. 8" x 12 1/2") Acknowledges election to membership [in the A.P.S.]; presents various volumes to the Society. Writes in Spanish and asks that a faithful translation be made. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y to Sophonisba Peale, | December 20, 1802 | 5 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. D. Receipted by Sophonisba Peale. Receipted bill for $5.50, for silk for covering globes. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And[re]w Ellicott to Rob[er]t Patterson, | December 27, 1802 | 7 15/16" x 10" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. A.L.S. "I shall begin next week to arrange a number of astronomical observations for the [American] philosophical society. . . . " General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society in account with the estate of Robert Aitken, | 1802 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/4" | ||
deceased, Philadelphia, ----, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, Treasurer of A.P.S. Statement of accounts from February 3, 1792 to April 28, 1802. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Statement of the Magellanick (sic) fund, | 1802 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 2 pp. D. Concerning surplus in Magellanic fund and its possible use for prizes. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Settlement of accounts left unpaid by Samuel Vaughan | [1802] | 5x8 | ||
A.D.S.with initials. 1p. Receipt General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the accounts of John Vaughan, | January 5, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
treasurer of the American Philiosophical Society, Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: Caspar Wistar, Tho[ma]s T. Hewson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 331. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Jan. 10, 1803 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
St. Petersburg, L.S.: Nicolas Fuss. 2p. and add., end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Casa Yrujo, Carlos Martínez de Yrujo y Tacón, marqués de, 1763-1824.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan.15, 1803 | 10x8 | ||
Cadiz, A.L.S. 4p. In Spanish. Donates publication on yellow fever in Spain. to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And(re)w Ellicott to Robert Patterson, | January 17, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lancaster, 2pp. and address. A.L.S. Proposes J.B.J. DeLambre for membership in the A.P.S. Method of tracing a meridian. Has forwarded, by Mr. Coxe, a number of astronomical observations. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to Jno. Vaughan, | January 17, 1803 | 6 7/8" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $15.60, for insurance on Philosophical Hall and its contents for the year 1803. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the papers from candidates for the premium offered by the Society for the most simple and effectual method of ventilating ships at sea, | January 20, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, J[oh]n Vaughan, James Mease. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to [John] Redmond Coxe, Philadelphia; | Jan. 21, 1803 | 9x7 | ||
Paris. [read] L.S.: F. Daunou. 2p.and add., end. In French. ----Translation. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thomas C. James | Jan. 21, 1803 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election to the presidency of the Society. Bur. of rolls, v.6,230-S.1,v.9,167. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Sansom, Joseph, 1765 or 6-1826.
Letter to the president of the American Philosophical Society | Jan. 21, 1803 | 8x9-1/2 | ||
[Philadelphia,] N.in 3d P. 1p.add.and end. Presents bust of B.Franklin, by Flaxman of London to APS. See Minutes, Jan. 21, 1803, in Proc., XXII,pt.3,331. General physical description: 8x9-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Jane Aitken, Dr., Philadelphia | January 22, 1803 - August 3, 1804 | 1 page(s) ; 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||
Receipted by Jane Aitken, August 16, 1804. Statement of accounts totaling $32.90. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
Letter to A[ndrew] Ellicott; | Jan. 22, 1803 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L. 1p. Copy. Enclosed rods with telescope and John Vaughan will probably send them in a day or two. Thanks for his communication of astronomical observations. Desires letter of recommendation for M.de Lambe for membership. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Page, John, 1744-1808.
John Page to ----, | January 27, 1803 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Richmond, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning the whereabouts of a telescope, used in 1784 in connection with observations for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to consider the best mode of making the Society's room more comfortable, | February 4, 1803 | 6 11/16" x 7 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: C. R. Leslie, W. S. Jacobs, C. W. Peale. General physical description: 6 11/16" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Taylor, Charles.
Charles Taylor to [the American Philosophical Society], | February 4, 1803 | 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | ||
London, 2 pp. A.L.S. The secretary of the Society of Arts acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, II-V; and forwards to the A.P.S. their Transactions, I-XIX. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Report of Jona[than] Williams to [the American Philsophical Society], | February 4, 1803 | 7 13/16" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. Favorable report upon Robert Dunbar's letter regarding swallows. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 332. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Woodhouse, James.
James Woodhouse to J[oh]n Vaughan, | February 5, 1803 | 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $54.75, for the Annales de chimie. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia (Spain).
Royal Academy of History of Madrid to John Redman Coxe, | February 6, 1803 | 7 7/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S. Madrid, 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S.: Joseph Cornide de Saavedra. Donates to the A.P.S.: three volumes of Memoirs and some miscellaneous items. General physical description: 7 7/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Roxburgh, William, 1751-1815.
Letter to J.R. Coxe; | Feb. 14, 1803 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions for the Asiatick society; also election to membership in the A.P.S. Will try to procure the skeleton of an elephant. Encloses extract of letter from Sergouga, Nugur, Feb. 25,1802. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Jona[than] Williams to the President of A.P.S. | February 16, 1803 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Authorizes A.P.S. to dispose of a bust of Benjamin Franklin presented by him. See Minutes, February 18, 1803, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 333. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Batavian Republic.
Council of the Interior of the Batavian Republic to the American Philosophical Society | February 17, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/8" | ||
Hague, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Presented to the A.P.S.: Flora Batave, VII and VIII. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine sundry papers on the ventilation of ships, | February 18, 1803 | 8 1/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson, James Mease. " ... Your Committee cannot recommend any of the papers referred to them ... " General physical description: 8 1/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred [Andrew] Ellicott's astronomical observations, | February 18, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Jona[than] Williams. Favorablel report. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 333. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to John Redman Coxe; | Feb. 21, 1803 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Dublin A.L.S: William Preston, sec. 2p. and add., end. Contains note by J.R. Coxe. Acknowledges A.P.S. Transactions; exchange of publications with the Academy. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
J[oseph] Priestley to the members of the American Philosophical Society | March 2, [1803] | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.L.S. Accepts invitation to dine with the members of the Society. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 334. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon the paper of John Watkins, | March 4, 1803 | 7 3/16" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: B[enjamin] H[enry] Latrobe, Jo[hn] Vaughan. Paper considered worthy of publication. General physical description: 7 3/16" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Massachusetts Historical Society.
Massachusetts Historical Society to John Vaughan, | March 10, 1803 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S.: John Eliot, C[orresponding] Sec[retary]. Donates Historical Collections, VIII, to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846.
Benj[ami]n Waterhouse to John Vaughan | March 11, 1803 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Cambridge, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards a copy of his Treatise on the kine pock, together with the heads of his lectures on natural history. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Rob[er]t Wellford, Dr., | March 14, 1803 | 4 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Rob[er]t Wellford. Receipted bill for $5.25, for repairing a bust of Dr. Benjamin Franklin. FILM 54-61 FRAME 121 General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution concerning the circulation of library books; | March 14, 1803 | 13x8 | ||
[ca.]. D. 1p. Mutilated. Cf. Minutes, p. 335 (?). General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Shannon and Poulk.
Bill, receipted, to the American philosophical society for books,purchased by J. Vaughan for the APS, formerly in Franklin's library; | March 14, 1803 | 15-1/2x6 | map-case OS | |
Philadelphia, document signed: W. Weissman. See microfilm 95. FILM 54-64 FRAME 239 General physical description: 15-1/2x6 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Minutes (printed with proof-reader's corrections) | [1803 March 18] - 1803 April 13 | |||
Minutes of A.P.S. meetings from March 18, 1803-April 13, 1803 (printed with proof-reader's corrections. | ||||
Smith, A. J..
Letter to Jno. Vaughan; | March 22, 1803 | 8" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. Delivered books to the Society of arts and sciences, St. Petersburg. General physical description: 8" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | March 25, 1803 | 7 1/8" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, 1 p. A.L.S. Is sending twenty volumes of the Transactions of the Society of Arts to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 7 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books purchased out of Franklin's library, | March, 1803 | 8" x 13" | ||
D. 6 leaves. Cf. Minutes, March 18, 1803. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Miller, John.
Jno. Miller to John Vaughan, | April 4, 1803 | 6 1/8" x 8 " | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., ----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $100, for portrait of George Washington. General physical description: 6 1/8" x 8 " | ||||
Létombe, fl. 1797.
Letter to John Redman Coxe, secretary, American philosophical society; | April 9, 1803 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes of Oct. 7, 1803. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Ramsay, David, 1749-1815.
David Ramsay to John Vaughan, | April 14, 1803 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Charleston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. "I return you many thanks for your prompt attention to my request in forwarding the vaccine to me." Has never belonged to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Ebeling, Christophe Daniel, 1741-1817.
C. D. Ebeling to John Vaughan, | April 18, 1803 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S. Hamburg, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of July 24, 1802. Introduces Mr. [P.] Pedersen, consul general of Denmark in Philadelphia. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.
Letter to J[ohn] R. Coxe, Philadelphia; | April 18, 1803 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Ha[a]rlem, Photo. of L. 2p. In French. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Haarlem.) Concerning exchange with APS of publications. Thanks for APS items. Fossils. Mammoths. Mineralogy. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.
Letter to J[ohn] R. Coxe; | April 18, 1803 | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Haarlem, L.S.: M.v.Marum, Sec. 2p. In French. Has forwarded case containing publications to Wilhelm Willink for the APS. General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to W[illia]m Broome, | April 22, 1803 | 7 1/8" x 9 5/16" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Tho[ma]s T. Hewson, R[obert] Patterson; receipted by W[illia]m Broome. Receipted bill for $77.36, for mineral case. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 5/16" | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
C[aspar] Wistar to Jno. Vaughan, | April 26, 1803 | 7 15/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Would be glad to obtain the skeleton of an elephant for the A.P.S. from [William] Roxburgh. $100 not too much. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Briggs, Isaac, 1763-1825.
Isaac Briggs to the American Philosophical Society, | April 29, 1803 | 8 9/16" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Suggests removal of transit instrument, left by David Rittenhouse, to Washington. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 337, 338. Mentions Thomas Jefferson. FILM54-64 General physical description: 8 9/16" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the consideration . . . of a portrait of General [George] Washington, | May 6, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
painted by Gilbert Stuart, Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: B[enjamin] Henry Latrobe, William Stephen Jacobs. Purchase of portrait recommended. FILM 403 FRAME 2-3 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And[re]w Ellicott to Rob[er]t Patterson, | May 7, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. Introducing Captain [Meriwether] Lewis, secretary to the President of the United States. FILM 199 FRAME 340 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And[re]w Ellicott to John Vaughan, | May 7, 1803 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Meriwether Lewis. Forwards apparatus for forming artificial horizon. FILM199 FRAME341 General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John Vaughan, | May 12, 1803 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Can see but "little encouragement" for sale of Transactions " in this part of the country." Views on vaccination. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Roume, Philippe Rose.
Letter to [John] Redman Coxe; | May 13, 1803 | 8" x 12 1/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Redman Coxe | May 20, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S: R[obert] Home, Secretary. 1p.and end. Acknowledges five volumes of APS Transactions which were received with letters from Dr. Roxburgh. Volume 7 of Asiatic Researchés has been forwarded to the APS. of. Minutes of Dec.16, 1803. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Royal Society of Edinburgh to the Secretary of A.P.S., | May 20, 1803 | 7 5/16" x 9" | ||
Edinburgh, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S.: John Playfair. Acknowledges the receipt of a set of A.P.S. Transactions. Forwards a set of the Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9" | ||||
Eliot, John, 1754-1813.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 16, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol. 5 of the APS Transactions. Asks Mr. Vaughan to procure certain pamphlets. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Willink, Wilhem.
Wilhem and Jan Willink to John Redman Coxe, | June 17, 1803 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Amsterdam, 1 p. and endorsements. Copy of L.S. Encloses letter from Mr. Van Marum of Harlem, together with bill of lading for books forwarded by his direction. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Buck, C. N., and Company.
C. N. Buck and Company to John Vaughan, | June 21, 1803 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Hamburg, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S.: C. N. Buck & Co. Has procured Miners Journal from its commencement for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Heineken, J. H. C..
J. H. C. Heineken to Thomas Jefferson, | June 23, 1803 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning a packet [of books] from the Batavian republic. FILM199 FRAME341 General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Valentin, Louis, 1758-1829.
Louis Valentin to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June 25, 1803 | 6 1/4" x 8 3/8" | ||
Nancy, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents a copy of his Treatise on Yellow Fever to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the report of Mr. [Benjamin Henry] Latrobe . . . relative to steam engines, | June 28, 1803 | 7 7/16" x 9" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: R[obert] Hare, Jr., Marquis de Casa Yrujo, R[obert] Patterson. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 7/16" x 9" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to John Vaughan | June 28, 1803 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" Separated material: Washington, 1 p. A.L.S. 1 p. Returns to the A.P.S. the rules and premiums of the London Society of Arts and Manufactures, but retains a copy of the Proceedings of the Connecticut Agricultural Society. Microfilmed - FILM 199 FRAME 83 | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | June 30, 1803 - August 16, 1804 | 7 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Jane Aitken, J[oh]n Vaughan. Statement of accounts covering period indicated above. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
List of books and pamphlets sent by... | June --, 1803 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
to the Massachusetts Historical Society, Philadelphia, 2 pp. D. in handwriting of John Vaughan. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
J[oseph] Priestley to John Vaughan | July 11, 1803 | 8 1/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
North[umberlan]d, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates listed books to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Robert Hare's paper; | July 15, 1803 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.Patterson and C.W.Peale. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes. p.339. Printed: Trans., o.s., vol. VI, 105 ff. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution adopted by the . . . , | July 15, 1803 | 8 15/16" x 7 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton. Regarding request of the Batavian republic for an exchange of plants and seeds. See: Batavian Republic to the A.P.S., October 21, 1802. General physical description: 8 15/16" x 7 3/8" | ||||
Peters, Thomas.
Tho[ma]s Peters to J[oh]n Vaughan and J[oh]n R. Smith, | July 25, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards two boxes and one cask of minerals bequeathed to the A.P.S. by Thomas P. Smith. See Minutes, August 19, 1803. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Tho[ma]s Whitney, Dr., | August 2, 1803 | 5 1/8" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Thomas Whitney. Receipted bill for $3.71, for repairs to microscope. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to Thomas Dobson, | August 5, 1803 | 4 1/4" x 6 5/8" | ||
Fi Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Thomas Dobson. Receipted bill for $5, to cover cost of shipping Philosophical Transactions of Edinburgh. General physical description: 4 1/4" x 6 5/8" | ||||
Eliot, John, 1754-1813.
John Eliot to John Vaughan, | August 5, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of roll of maps. Forwards a few Pamphlets. Time of arrival of swallows at Halifax and Boston. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Real sociedad económica de Valencia.
Real sociedad económica de Valencia to John Redman Coxe, Secretary of the A.P.S., | August 13, 1803 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Valencia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S.: Fran[ces] co Peyrolon, Secretary. (In Spanish.) Donates to the A.P.S.: three volumes of Memoria, covering the years 1791 to 1802. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Smith, Charles, 1765-1836.
Charles Smith to John Vaughan, | August 23, 1803 | 8" x 13 1/4" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. A.L.S. List of books he is willing to present to the A.P.S. library. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Stevens, Edward.
Edward Stevens to Jno. Vaughan, | August 29, 1803 | 4 1/2" x 7 13/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. Considers that [Benjamin Smith] Barton's dissertation upon a new species of lizard merits publication. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 13/16" Access digital object: | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 7, 1803 | 7 1/4" X 9" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges material from Batavia for the Academy. Encloses letter of thanks to [Jonathan] Williams for bust of Dr. Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME 122 General physical description: 7 1/4" X 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to W[illia]m Broome, | September 9, 1803 | 6" x 8 3/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by W[illia]m Broome. Receipted bill for $35.87, for miscellaneous equipment. General physical description: 6" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Bond and warrant: | September 14, 1803 | 8" x 13 3/8" | ||
Jane Aitken, Margaret Aitken, and Mary Ann Campbell to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Acknowledgment of indebtedness of $1,200 to the A. P. S. General physical description: 8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by R. Hare on the fusion of strontities and platium. | 1803 September 16 | |||
Recommendation of the Committee to whom was referred the memoir entitled "Account of the fusion of Strontites and volatization of Platinum" report, which in their opinion is worthy of publication. Signed by James Goodhoure and Thomas Tolewson. | ||||
Roxburgh, William, 1751-1815.
Letter to | 1803 September 16 | |||
Letter read before the A.P.S. on September 16, 1803. Concerning elephants. 4 pp.. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to J. C. Stocker and Company, | September 21, 1803 | 5 7/8" x 7 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jno. Millery. Receipted bill for $90, for a carpet. General physical description: 5 7/8" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Stroynowski, J..
J. Stroynowski to [the American Philosophical Society], | September 27, 1803 | 9" x 13 3/8" | ||
Wilna, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Concerning the reorganization of the Imperial University of Wilna. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 367. General physical description: 9" x 13 3/8" | ||||
Stroynowski, J..
J. Stroynowski to [the American Philosophical Society], | September 27, 1803 | 7 13/16" x 12 9/16" | ||
Wilna, 3 pp. Translation of L.S. Concerning the reorganization of the Imperial University of Wilna. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 367. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 9/16" | ||||
Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 12, 1803 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.,add.and end. In French. Books and journals from France have arrived in New York. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Ewing, George W..
George W. Ewing to John Redman Coxe, | October 22, 1803 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., London, 2 pp. A.L.S. Concerning the delay in the arrival of books shipped from Amsterdam to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Melanderhjelm, Daniel, Professor, 1726-1810.
Letter to Nicolas C ollin | 1803 October 27 | |||
Extract of letter of acknowledgment from Prof. Daniel Melanderhjelm on his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Philadelphia [sic] Philosophical Society to Jasper Carter, | November 8, 1803 | 5 1/2" x 6 3/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Jasper Carter. Receipted bill for $25.35, for glazing and painting mineral cases. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 6 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philos[ophical] Society to Geo[rge] Flake, | November 9, 1803 | 5 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by George Flake, Nov. 18, 1803. Receipted bill for $13.33, for painting certain rooms in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 5 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to George Flake, | November 9, 1803 | 5" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: George Flake. Receipted bill for $25.10, for painting and glazing a large mineral case. General physical description: 5" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to George Flake | 1803 November 9 | |||
Receipted bill for $13.33, for painting. | ||||
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.
V. DuPont de Nemours and Company to J[oh]n Vaughan, | November 14, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, 1 p. Concerning the necessity of paying duty on book and pamphlets received for American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Batavian Republic.
Council of the Interior of the Batavian Republic to the American Philosophical Society | November 15, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/4" | ||
Hague, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Wenckebach. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: Flora Batave, IX-XII. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/4" | ||||
E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company.
V. DuPont de Nemours and Company to John Vaughan, | November 15, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Concerning duties upon books. Submits statement of accounts. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to W[illia]m Broome, | November 19, 1803 | 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by W[illia]m Broome. Receipted bill for $110, for two cases for minerals. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Smith, Charles, 1765-1836.
Charles Smith to John Vaughan, | December 11, 1803 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending a donation of books from Lancaster for the A.P.S. library. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam[uel] L. Mitchill to John Vaughan | December 25, 1803 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. In the name of the Agricultural Society of New York, acknowledges the receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, V. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Pont, Eleuthère Irénée, 1771-1834.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Dec. 26, 1803 | 10x8 | ||
Wilmington, A.L.S. 2p.,add.and end. In French. Concerning books from France and promising to complete sets. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Wilkinson, G..
G. Wilkinson to Adam Seybert, | December 26, 1803 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Sunderland, Durham County, 3 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Wishes to be proposed a member of the American Philosophical Society. Refers to B.Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME33 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Roxburgh, William, 1751-1815.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 29, 1803 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Acknowledges APS Transactions; also his election to membership. Skeleton of the elephant. Asiatick society only literary society in India, to his knowledge. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Moore, Richard Channing, 1762-1841.
Letter to W. Roxburgh | [1803] Sunday | 8x5 | ||
L.S. 1p. and add. Announces to Roxburgh that the skeleton prepared for him will be shipped at the beginning of December [1803]. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Miscellaneous notes pertaining to books received in the A.P.S. Library. | (1803?-1839?) | |||
Miscellaneous notes on books received in the A.P.S. Library. | ||||
Madison, James, 1749-1812.
Letter to Thomas C. James: | Jan. 3, 1804 | 10x8 | ||
Williamsburg, A.L.S. 1p.and add., end. Acknowledges election to membership in the APS. (Madison had been reported elected, Jan.21,1780, in Penna.Packet , Jan.27, 1780.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to John Vaughan, | January 18, 1804 | 7 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A. P. S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $18, for insurance on Philosophical Hall and library for the year 1804. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to Yorke and Lippincott | January 19, 1804 | 4 5/8" x 6 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Yorke and Lippincott. Receipt bill for $28.60, for a geography ($6.60), and bookcase ($22). General physical description: 4 5/8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to James Thackara, | January 20, 1804 | 5 5/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Ja[me]s Thackara. Receipted bill for $3.50, for paper and printing 100 certificates. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thos. T. Hewson | Jan. 20, 1804 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election [as president of the A.P.S.]. Comments on the Louisiana territory. Printed: A.P.S. Proc.,v.22,pt.3,347 Bur. of rolls, v.6,215-S.1,v.10,6. FILM 199 FRAME 171 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of Donations | 1804 Jan. 20 | |||
List of book donations to the A.P.S. Library. | ||||
Roxburgh, William, 1751-1815.
Letter to J. Vaughan; | Jan. 26, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Comments on Barton's Elements of botany. Skeleton of the elephant. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American Philosophical Society] to C[harles] W[illson] Peale, | January, 1804 | 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, --, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by C.W.Peale. Receipted bill for $20.96, for stove in Philosophical Society's rooms. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, Elizabeth Town | Feb. [6], 1804 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Has written to Mr. Stewart (sic) about the portrait [of Washington ?]. Cf. APS Minutes, April 15, May 20,1803; Report of Com., May 6,1803. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Valentin, Louis, 1758-1829.
Louis Valentin to the [American] Philosophical Society, | February 10, 1804 | 5 3/8" x 7" | ||
Marseille, 2 pp. A.L.S. Sends a second copy of his Treatise on Yellow Fever to the A.P.S., having been informed that the first copy sent was lost. General physical description: 5 3/8" x 7" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to lay before the Society a plan for the future publication of their Transactions, | February 17, 1804 | 8 1/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson and four others. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 348. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Jane Aitken, | February 20 - December 10, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jane Aitken, December 31, 1804. Statement of accounts totaling $28.50, the sum being credited to account of the late Robert Aitken. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
L'Hommedieu, Ezra, 1734-1811.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 25, 1804 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Albany, L.S. 1p. and add., end. On behalf of the Society for the promotion of agriculture, arts and manufactures, acknowledges APS Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, Arts and Manufactures.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 25, 1804 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Albany, L.S.: Ezra L'Hommedieu 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges APS Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
[Marquis de] Lafayette to the President of the A.P.S. | February 26, 1804 | 7 1/8" x 9" | ||
La Grange, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a work by [A. L. C. Destutt de] Tracy, Analyse raisonnée de l'origine de tous les cultes, 2 vols. Microfilm no. 191. FILM199 FRAME342 General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [B.S] Barton's paper on language; | March 2, 1804 | 8x8 | ||
D.S.: Nicholas Collin and Peter S. DuPonceau. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 349. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI, 145ff. General physical description: 8x8 | ||||
Lewis, William?, 1745?-1822.
W. Lewis to Thomas Jefferson, | March 7, 1804 | 7 1/2" x 11 7/8" | ||
President of A.P.S., Campbell County, Virginia, 3pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates a bone and some rocks to A.P.S. See Minutes, April 6, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 350. FILM 199 FRAME 117 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 11 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipt to Josiah Humphreys, Jr. | 1804 March 10 | |||
Receipt for member subscription. | ||||
Batavian Republic.
[List of material] presented by the minister of polit[ical] oeconomy of Batavian Republick [to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia] | April 7, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. Handwriting of John Vaughan(?). General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee . . . on the subject of erecting a timepiece, | April 13, 1804 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, J[oh]n Vaughan, F[rancis] Nichols. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 351. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon the meteorological paper of William Dunbar, | April 20, 1804 | 8 1/8"x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: James Mease, W[illia]m Barnwell. Paper reported as worthy of publication. General physical description: 8 1/8"x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the letter of William Lewis, of Campbell county, Virginia, | April 20, 1804 | 8 1/16" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, R[obert] Hare, jr. Concerning minerals to be presented to Mr. Peale agreeably to the request of Mr. Williams Lewis. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 343 General physical description: 8 1/16" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to John Gullen, | April 25, 1804 | 4 1/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John Gullen. Receipted bill for $3, for stone step placed at door of Rittenhouse Observatory. General physical description: 4 1/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to George Hyde and Company, | April 26, 1804 | 4 7/8" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by George Hyde & Co. Receipted bill for $3.92, for drawing paper. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Mary Wells,Dr., Philadelphia, | April 26, 1804 | 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Mary Wells. Receipted bill for $10, for making 600 pasteboard mineral cases. General physical description: 5 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Philadelphia [sic] Philosophical Society to F. Brown, | May 4, 1804 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by F. Brown. Receipted bill for $2.50, for printing on 100 certificates of election. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on publication; | May 18, 1804 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
D.S.: Jn.Vaughan and R.Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.357. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Am[erica]n Philos[ophical] Society to Rob[ert] Dawson, | June 8, 1804 | 5" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Esther Dawson. Receipted bill for $2.10, for 3 1/2 yards of oilcloth. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Miller, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Miller to John Vaughan, | June 14, 1804 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a copy of his Retrospect of the Eighteenth Century. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Redman Coxe | June 15, 1804 | 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | ||
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. ---- Duplicate of above. In re Haarlem Philosophical Transactions. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Gouverneur & Kemble.
Gouverneur and Kemble to John Vaughan, | June 17, 1804 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. L.Signed: Gouverneur & Kemble. Advising that the packet from the Asiatic Society has not arrived. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Philadelphia [sic] Philosophical Society to George Flake, | June 19, 1804 | 4 1/2" x 7 7/8 " | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by George Flake. Receipted bill for $68.17, for painting Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 7/8 " | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to consider and report additional rules for the preservation of order at the meetings of this board, | June 22, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J[oh]n Vaughan, J[onathan] B. Smith. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to devise means of more effectually carrying into execution the objects of the Magellanic fund, | June 22, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, C[aspar] Wistar, B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton, John Redman Coxe. Film No. 277 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to Tho[ma]s T. Hewson, secretary American Philosophical Society | June 26, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes of Sept. 21, 1804. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1768-1833.
Joseph Priestley to J[ohn] Vaughan, Treasurer of A.P.S. | June 30, 1804 | 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, [His father, Joseph Priestley] died Feb 1804 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt of $64.31, for designated English journals. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Rich[ar]d Vidler, | June, 1804 | 4 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. Receipted by Rich[ar]d Vidler. Receipted bill for $5, for repairing brick work under steps of museum. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Victor Marie, 1767-1827.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 2, 1804 | 9-1/2x7 | ||
New York, L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Agrees that French journals sent to the APS should be sent via Bordeaux. General physical description: 9-1/2x7 | ||||
Thornton, William (1759-1828).
William Thornton to John Vaughan, Washington | July 6, 1804 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Orders a complete set of A.P.S. Transactions "for the office of State." Visit of [Alexander von Humboldt] to Washington. Has not yet attended to the Magellanic premiums. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Godoy, Manuel de, príncipe de la Paz, 1767-1851.
Letter to the members of the Philosophical society of Philadelphia; | July 9, 1804 | 6" x 8", 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Madrid, L.S: El Principe de la Paz. 1p. and end. In Spanish. (Accompanied by translation. 1p.) Acknowledges election to membership, and receipt to volumes of the Transactions. Cf. Minutes - March 15, 1805. General physical description: 6" x 8", 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Am[eric]an Philo[sophica]l Soc[iet]y to W[illia]m Broome, | July 13, 1804 | 8" x 10" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by W[illia]m Broome. Recepited bill for $16.07, for carpentry work from November 1, 1803 to July 16, 1804. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine . . . a manuscript . . . journal by Thomas Sullivan, | July 20, 1804 | 7 13/16" x 8 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton. Recommend that the journal be preserved in the library. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 359. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Smith, J. B..
J. B. Smith to John Vaughan, | July 20, 1804 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. L. Relative to curious moss presented to A.P.S. See Minutes, July 20, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 359. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Smith, John R..
Jno. R. Smith to John Vaughan | July 20, 1804 | 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents marble bust of Benjamin Franklin, executed at Florence, Italy, to A.P.S. See Minutes, July 20, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 359. FILM54-61 FRAME123. Not Found, 5/2011. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
W[illiam] Short to Jonathan Williams | July 24, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
J[onathan] Williams to John Vaughan | July 26, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Elizabeth Town, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning the election of [William] Short to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Eliot, John, 1754-1813.
J[ohn] Eliot to John Vaughan | July 27, 1804 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates [Massachusetts] Historical Collections, IX, to the A.P.S. Sends one or two pamphlets to Mr. Vaughan. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to Samuel F. Bradford | July 27, 1804 | 5" x 7 5/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement, D. Receipted by J. Anderson. Receipted bill for $8.25, for lamp and wicks. General physical description: 5" x 7 5/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Turpin, P. J. F. (Pierre Jean François), 1775-1840.
Turpin to John Vaughan, | August 1, 1804 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Bordeaux, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French). Announcing his arrival and his intention to attend closely to commissions for the Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Nichol[as] Collin to J[ohn] Vaughan, | August 3, 1804 | 6 1/2" x 7 13/16" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Reasons for his delay in collecting "extracts from the Records of the Swedish Churches" relative "to the objects of this society." General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 13/16" | ||||
Bioren, John, 1773-1835.
John Bioren and Tho[mas] L. Plowman to [John] Vaughan, | August 6, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. 3d. per. N. Presents to A.P.S.: [Alexander] Stephens, wars of the French Revolution, 2v. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Redman Coxe | August 16, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., London, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Charges on two boxes of books sent to A.P.S. Enclosed in W[illia]m Vaughan to John Redman Coxe, August 25, 1804. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee to settle lease with C.W. Peale; | Aug. 17, 1804 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson, Jn. Vaughan and J.Mease. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.360. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper of Dr. [Hugh] Williamson on the fascinating power of serpents, | August 17, 1804 | 7 15/16" x 9 11/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[ohn] Church, R[obert] Hare, Jr., Tho[ma]s T. Hewson. Publication in Transactions was not recommended. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philos[ophical] Society to John Conrad and Company, | August 18, 1804 | 4 1/2" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John Conrad & Co. Receipted bill for $6, for [Richard] Kirwan's Elements of Mineralogy, 2v. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Redman Coxe | August 25, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding Transactions of Batavian Philosophical Society sent to A.P.S. See Minutes, November 2, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 364. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Redman Coxe | August 25, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., London, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Duplicate. Regarding Transactions of Batavian Philosophical Society sent to A.P.S. See Minutes, November 2, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 364. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Farris, Edward.
Edward Farris to John Vaughan, | August 27, 1804 | 3 3/4" x 8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $16, paid to Mr. Farris for copying the journals of Thomas P. Smith. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Philosophical Society to Pat[rick] Lyon, | August 28, 1804 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. Bill for $3.75, for iron scrapers. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
W[illia]m Maclure to the [American] Philosophical Society, | September 3, 1804 | 4 9/16" x 7 7/16" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. N. Presents to the A.P.S., a copy of [Dominique Vivant] Denon, Travels in Egypt. See Pro., XXII pt. 3, 368. General physical description: 4 9/16" x 7 7/16" | ||||
Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Royal Institution of Great Britain to John Vaughan, | September 4, 1804 | 7 3/16" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., London. 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S.: J. P. Auriol, Secy. Presents to the A.P.S.: the Journals of the Royal Institution hitherto published; also the bye-laws and the regulations of the library. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME344 General physical description: 7 3/16" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Am[erica]n Ph[ilosophical] Soc[iet]y to Aug[usti]n Bousquet, | September 5, 1804 | 4 3/4" x 7 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Aug[usti]n Bousquet. Receipted bill for $5.54, for 67th part of French Encyclopédie. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Letter to [John] Vaughan | Sept. 10, 1804 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. In French. Forwards French journals to the APS. Film 403 Frame 52 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Dr. Barton | Sept.10, 1804 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Soho Square, Extract from L. 1p. and end. Acknowledges APS Transactions. Royal Society requests that an agent be authorized to receive its Transactions which are to be forwarded to America. Cf. Minutes of Nov.2,1804. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Patton, Tristram.
Tristram Patton to William Hembel, | September 17, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Jr., Second Creek, Monroe County, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Respecting fossil bones intended for a museum. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 345 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Da Costa, Francis.
Da Costa to [the American Philosophical Society], | September 21, 1804 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. Analysis of sample of lead ore from Mill Grove Farm, Perkiomen Creek, donated to A.P.S. See Minutes, September 21, 1804. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 23, 1804 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S.: Delambre. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publications. Refers to Du Pont (de Nemours). General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813.
Rob(ert) R. Livingston to ---- | September 23, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
Paris, 2 pp. L.S. Forwards work upon meteors to A.P.S. Observations upon treatment of Seal-skins. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philos[ophical] Society to Jane Aitken, | September 28, 1804 | 3 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jane Aitken. Receipted bill for $2, for pasting three surveys of Chesapeake and Delaware canal upon muslin. General physical description: 3 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Ebeling, Christophe Daniel, 1741-1817.
C. D. Ebeling to John Vaughan, | October 8, 1804 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Hamburg, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning [A.P.S.] Transactions sent to Jena. Introducing Dr. Schoettler, who wishes to establish practice in a German community. FILM 403 FRAME 162 General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Hare, Robert, 1781-1858.
R[obert] Hare, Jr., to John Vaughan, librarian of the A.P.S. | October 11, 1804 | 3 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1p. D.S. Receipt for W[illiam] Dunbar, Supplement to the memoir on the Mississippi. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Andrews, Robert.
Memorandum of cost of two cases of books received from P.S.Du Pont (de Nemours) in Paris; | Oct. 20, 1804 | 10x8 | ||
Bordeaux, D. 1p.and end. Enclosed originally in letter from R. Andrews to J. Vaughan; April 18, 1805. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
J[onathan] Williams to John Vaughan | October 24, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Elizabeth Town, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Dishonest conduct of [Gilbert] Stuart. Will accept portrait of Joseph Priestley as a part of his due. Usefulness of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Board of Officers.
Report of the Board of Officers to [the American Philosophical Society] upon the paper signed "Julius", | November 1, 1804 | 8 1/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, J[onathan] B. Smith, J[oh]n Vaughan. Adverse report. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication entitled "Essay on the improvement of agriculture and the useful arts," | November 2, 1804 | 7 5/8" x 10 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, James Mease. Recommend that essay be deposited among the archives. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to John Redman Coxe, secretary of A.P.S; | Nov. 6, 1804 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, L.S: Alex. W. Leay, secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges A.P.S. Transactions, v.6, pt.1. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Report of . . . to [the American Philosophical Society] | November 16, 1804 | 8 3/16" x 13 1/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. Analysis of contents of three volumes of Transactions of the Batavian Society of Sciences at Haarlem. General physical description: 8 3/16" x 13 1/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred [William] Dunbar's appendix to his memoir on the Mississippi, | November 22, 1804 | 4 1/16" x 6 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Nich[olas] Collin. Publication in Transactions approved. General physical description: 4 1/16" x 6 5/8" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam[uel] L. Mitchill to John Vaughan | November 30, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Inactivity of National Agricultural Society. Failure of his efforts to exempt books for colleges from impost duties. Would like to attend one of the weekly meetings of the A.P.S. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME346 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The [American] Phillosophicall [sic] Society to Jasper Carter, | November, 1804 | 4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Fi Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jasper Carter. Receipted bill for $3.25, for painting table, chairs, desk, etc. General physical description: 4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred "Facts and observations respecting the beaver . . . " by John Heckewelder, | December 6, 1804 | 8 1/16" x 8 5/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: C[harles] W[illson] Peale, Zaccheus Collins, James Mease. Recommend publication in Transactions. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 8 5/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books purchased by J[oh]n Vaughan, | December 7, 1804 | 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. Lists book purchases amounting to $72.75. Donations from John Vaughan and Thomas Stretch on reverse. See Minutes, December 7, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 368. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books purchased at auction for the Am[erica]n Phil[osophical] Soc[iet]y. | December 7, 1804 | 8 1/8" x 9" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. See Minutes, December 7, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 368. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Ferrer's paper on the occultation of Aldebaran, | December 7, 1804 | 7 5/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson, Peter S. DuPonceau. Recommend publication in the Transactions. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 367. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a paper from Mr. Joseph Clay containing the demonstration of a geometrical theorem, | December 7, 1804 | 4 11/16" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Tho[ma]s T. Hewson. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 4 11/16" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Bern[ar]d McMahon, | December 8, 1804 | 6 3/4" x 16 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Bern[ar]d McMahon. Receipted bill for $100, for seeds sent to Amsterdam. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 16 1/4" | ||||
Roxburgh, William, 1751-1815.
W[illiam] Roxburgh to John Redman Coxe, | December 12, 1804 | 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Calcutta, 2pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning the skeleton of an elephant, to be forwarded to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 373. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Andrews, Robert.
Rob[er]t Andrews to John Vaughan, | December 17, 1804 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Bordeaux, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Forwards Journals, listed herein, to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Andrews, Robert.
Rob[er]t Andrews to John Vaughan, | December 17, 1804 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Bordeaux, 2 pp. and endorsement. Duplicate of A.L.S. (In French.) Forwards journals, listed herein, to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817.
Tho(ma)s McKean to the Secretaries of A.P.S., | December 19, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. A.L.S. Regarding eulogium to be given by Dr. Barton in memory of Dr. Priestley; and the use of the First Presbyterian Church therefor. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper on the extraordinary cold at Northampton during January 1776 | December 22, 1804 | 1 page(s) ; 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelpia. A.D.S.: James Mease. Report of the A.P.S. committee to whom was referred the paper entitled "Observations and Experiments on the extraordinary cold at Northampton during the frost of January 1776". Work published in Transactions of Royal Society of London; therefore precluded from those of A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
T[albot] Hamilton to John Vaughan, | December 25, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a translation of Pierre Jela Ramée, Geometry. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 370, January 18, 1805. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Invitation to attend eulogium to the memory of Joseph Priestley, to be delivered by B.S. Barton; | Dec. 29, 1804 | 4-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Printed D. 1p.and add. ----Copy. Addressed to W.W.Woodward. General physical description: 4-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Estate of Robert Aitken, 1735-1802.
Estate of Robert Aitken to Am[erica]n Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y | December 31, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 14 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by J[oh]n Vaughan. Statement of accounts. Mentions items taken by B.Franklin. FILM199 FRAME346 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 14 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease issued to Charles Willson Peale for a portion of the Society's hall | 1804 | 9 1/2" x 15" | ||
Dr. of D. 2p. 2c. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton to John Vaughan | 1804 | 3 3/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, ----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by B. S. Barton. Receipt for $5, "for a copy of my Work on Botany sent to D. Roxburgh." General physical description: 3 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Nichols, F. (Francis), fl. 1795-1820.
F[rancis] Nichols to ----, | 1804 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia, ----,]. 3 pp. A.L.S. Recommending Mr. Samuel Webber, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Jane Aitken, | January 1, 1805 | 3 1/4" x 8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jane Aitken. Receipted bill for $8, for printing notices of eulogium upon Dr. Priestley. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 9, 1805 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
London, L.S.: Thomas Young. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges A.P.S. Transactions, v.6, pt.1. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thomas C. James | Jan. 12, 1805 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Bur. of rolls, v.6,230-S.1,v.10,226; v.6,13-S.2,v.66,15. FILM 199 FRAME 172 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[American] Philosophical Society to Tho[ma]s Parker, | January 18, 1805 | 5" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Tho[ma]s Parker. Receipted bill for $77.34, for "making a time piece" and repairing a clock. General physical description: 5" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to John Vaughan, | January 18, 1805 | 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $16, for insurance on Philosophical Hall and library for the year 1805. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Clifford, John D., 1778?-1820.
Jno. D. Clifford to John Vaughan, | January 31, 1805 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donation of "minerals and other curiosities" to A.P.S. See Minutes, February 1, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 370-371. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the letter of Sam[ue]l R. Demaree, proposing certain alterations in the English alphabet, | February 1, 1805 | 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, A[nthony] Fothergill, B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton. Do not approve alterations. Mentions. T. Jefferson. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a model of a temporary rudder . . . by Captain. William Mugford, | February 13, 1805 | 8" x 12 7/8" | ||
of Salem, . . . Philadelphia, 5 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: Ioshua Humphreys, Peter S. DuPonceau. Captain Mugford recommended for an ExtraMagellanic medal of the value of $40, or the same sum in money. General physical description: 8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the letter and meteorological communication of Mr. Peter Legaux, | March 1, 1805 | 7" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar, jr., J[oh]n Vaughan. Publication recommended. General physical description: 7" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Maclean, John, 1771-1814.
John Maclean to Tho[mas] C. James, | March 8, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Princeston, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication relative to the silkworm, | April 5, 1805 | 8 1/16" x 10 1/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: James Mease, Zaccheus Collins. Do not recommend publication. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 10 1/16" | ||||
Brown, Samuel, 1749-1828.
Sam[uel] Brown to John Vaughan, | April 9, 1805 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Lexington, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Professor Blythe, who desires to purchase philosophical apparatus for Transylvania University. Will forward some big bones to A.P.S. Mentions T.Jefferson. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Andrews, Robert.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 18, 1805 | 10x8 | ||
Bordeaux, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Concerning letters and receipt for 700 francs from P.S Du Pont(de Nemours). General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bartram, William, 1739-1823.
Will(ia)m Bartram to John Vaughan ----, | April 27, 1805 | 5" x 5 5/8" | ||
Kingsess(ing), 1 P. and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding horns to be forwarded to (Thomas Jefferson) at Monticello. General physical description: 5" x 5 5/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [Caspar] Wistar | April 30, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address mand endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., 150 pieces of Roman bronze coins, sent to him by Mr. Nicolai Henrich Weinwich. See Minutes, May 3, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 374. Microfilmed - Film 199,84 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to J[ohn] Vaughan | May 2, 1805 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of the first Paris edition of his Notes on Virginia. Film 199-Frame 85 General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed on the letter of Robert R. Livingston, regarding the invention of fur cutting machines, | May 3, 1805 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsements. A.D.S.: James Mease. Accords priority of invention to Mr. Young of Philadelphia. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the librarian upon contract with John Conrad for printing A.P.S. Transactions, | May 3, 1805 | 7 1/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
VI, pt. 2, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
John Conrad & Co..
John Conrad and Company to John Vaughan, | May 3, 1805 | 3 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $2, for numbers 1-2 of Barton's Journal, sent to Holmes' Calcutta Society. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Roberts, Mathew.
Mathew Roberts to John Vaughan, | May 3, 1805 | 5 1/8" x 8" | ||
Upper Merian [sic], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends tape worm in alcohol to the A.P.S. See Minutes, May 17, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 375. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8" | ||||
Dobson, Thomas, 1751-1823.
Thomas Dobson to John Vaughan | May 4, 1805 | 4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $1.50, for volume 1-3 of Coxe's Journal, for Holmes' Calcutta Society. General physical description: 4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Hewson, Thomas T..
Tho[ma]s T. Hewson to Cha[rle]s Biddle, | May 8, 1805 | 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.L.S. Agrees to allow Agricultural Society use of room rented by the College of Physicians from the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to Mary Wells | May 23, 1805 | 3 5/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Mary Wells. Receipted bill for $6, for 408 mineral cases. General physical description: 3 5/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Gernon, P..
P. Gernon to John Vaughan, | May 25, 1805 | 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a "Work on Bottanny" to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Miller, Edward, 1760-1812.
Edward Miller to Thomas C. James, | May 30, 1805 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophica Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Miller, Edward, 1760-1812.
Edward Miller to John Vaughan, | May 30, 1805 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., New York, 1p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Hunter, William.
W[illia]m Hunter to John Redman Coxe, | May 31, 1805 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., Calcutta, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. The secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society sends the skeleton of an elephant to the A.P.S. See Minutes, Dec. 20, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 380. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Niemcewicz, Julian Ursyn, 1758-1841.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan; | May, 1805 | 8" x 13" | ||
Elisabeth Town, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Offers to find a suitable conveyance for a letter and volumes of the A.P.S. Transactions to be sent to the University of Wilna. FILM 403 FRAME 73 General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
T[albot] Hamilton to Jno. Vaughan, | June 4, 1805 | 7 1/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S., the first edition of [John] Harris, Lexicon technicum. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Garnett, John, 1748 or 51-1820.
John Garnet to Rob[er]t Patterson, | June 10, 1805 | 7 7/16" x 9 1/8" | ||
N[ew] Brunswick, [N. J.], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: a set of American Nautical Almanacs from 1803 to 1807. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 376. General physical description: 7 7/16" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Amer[ica]n Philo[sophica]l Soc[iet]y to W[illia]m Broome, | June 27, 1805 | 7 3/4" x 11" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by W[illia]m Broome. Receipted bill for $26.80, for carpentry work from Sept. 14, 1804-May 15, 1805. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 11" | ||||
Hawes, William.
Letter to the President, Vice-presidents, and Secretaries of the APS; | July 2, 1805 | 7x9 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p., and., and end. Acknowledges his election to membership in the APS. Addressed to Thomas C. James. General physical description: 7x9 | ||||
Madison, James, 1749-1812.
Letter to Robert Patterson | 1805 July 2 | |||
Letter accompanying Robert Patterson's commission as Director of the Mint of the United States. | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
W[illiam] Short to John Vaughan | July 4, 1805 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates a number of books in the French language, listed herein, to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [Caspar] Wistar | July 6, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses a pamphlet from Mr. Biot, the same to be presented to the [American Philosophical] Society. Microfilmed - Film 199,no.86 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Niemcewicz, Julian Ursyn, 1758-1841.
Julien U. Niemcewicz to John Vaughan, | July 10, 1805 | 7 15/16" x 12 15/16" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning letter and books for the University of Wilna. A.P.S. desires books descriptive of Russia. FILM403 FRAME 74 General physical description: 7 15/16" x 12 15/16" | ||||
Miller, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Miller to [John] Vaughan, | July 22, 1805 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
New York, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards Mr. Vaughan "a copy of two discourses, lately published by me," together with a second copy for the A.P.S. library. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Biot, Jean-Baptiste, 1774-1862.
Biot to (Thomas) Jefferson, | July, 1805(?) | 8 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
----, n.d., but ca. 3 pp. L. Concerning terrestrial magnetism. Has published a memoir thereon in collaboration with Mr. (Alexander von) Humboldt. Sends a copy to Mr. Jefferson and another for the A.P.S. See Minutes, July 19, 1805, Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 377. Microfilmed - Film 199, 118. General physical description: 8 5/8" x 9 3/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia (Spain).
Royal Academy of History of Madrid to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | August 1, 1805 | 8 3/8" x 11" | ||
Madrid, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Joaq[ui]n Juan de Flores. (In Spanish.) Sends Memoirs, IV, to the A.P.S.: thanking the latter for its Transactions, VI pt. 1. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 11" | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia (Spain).
Royal Academy of History of Madrid to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | August 1, 1805 | 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Madrid, 1p. Copy of L.S.: J[oaquin] Juan de Flores. (English translation from Spanish original.) Sends Memoirs, IV, to the A.P.S.; thanking the latter for its Transactions, VI, pt. 1. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Asiatic Society (Kolkata, India).
Asiatic Society of Calcutta to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society | August 2, 1805 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Calcutta, 1p. and endorsement. L.S.: W[illia]m Hunter, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Asiatic Society, Transactions, VIII. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Asiatic Society (Kolkata, India).
Asiatic Society of Calcutta to John Redman Coxe, Secretary to the American Philosophical Society | August 2, 1805 | 7 5/16" x 8 3/4" | ||
Calcutta, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Wi[llia]m Hunter, Secretary. (Duplicate.) Presents to the A.P.S.: Asiatic Society, Transactions, VIII. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Mugford, William.
W[illia]m Mugford to John Vaughan, | August 5, 1805 | 7 5/16" x 9 1/16" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Salem, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Desires medal in recognition of award conferred by A.P.S. for his invention of temporary rudder. Enclosed in: William Gray to John Vaughan, August 6, 1805. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Gray, William, 1750-1819.
W[illia]m Gray to John Vaughan, | August 6, 1805 | 7 13/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Salem, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. In re medal conferred upon William Mugford by the A.P.S., for his invention of temporary rudder. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Davis, John, 1761-1847.
J[oh]n Davis to John Vaughan, | August 12, 1805 | 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S., a copy of the catalogue of books in the library of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Dearborn, Benjamin, 1754-1838.
Letter to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau | August 12, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. Donates to the A.P.S., an instrument invented by him called "a Facility for casting Interest." See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, p. 378. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to the press; | Aug. 16, 1805 | 10x8 | ||
L. by [Patterson and Hewson]. 3p.and end. Concerning Humboldt and magnetism. Refers to Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 806 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to Thomas T. Hewson | August 26, 1805 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., London, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning books and journals forwarded to the American Philosophical Society. in the ship, Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME 31 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And[re]w Ellicott to Caspar Wistar, | September 2, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Lancaster, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning books belonging to Mr. Ellicott, incorrectly assumed to belong to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | September 5, 1805 | 8 1/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards Guyton Morveau's disinfecting apparatus. See Minutes, Oct. 4, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 378. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10" | ||||
Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846.
Benj[ami]n Waterhouse to C[aspar] Wistar | September 6, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes list of seeds and plants sent by the A.P.S. to the Botanical Society of Holland, in order to avoid duplication by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829.
Bush[rod] Washington to Tho[ma]s C. James, | September 13, 1805 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
Mount Vernon, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Andrews, Robert.
Rob[er]t Andrews to John Vaughan, | September 30, 1805 - February 3, 1806 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Bordeaux, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Relative to journals from France. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Brown, Samuel, 1749-1828.
Sam[uel] Brown to T[homas] Jefferson, | November 4, 1805 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lexington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends skull and lower jaw of unknown animal to A.P.S. Also specimen of native nitre. FILM 199 FRAME 119 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ferrer, Jose Joaquin de, ca. 1764-1818.
Letter to Robert Patterson; | Dec. 3, 1805 | 10x8 12-1/2x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. In Spanish. ----English translation. Concerning Humboldt and magnetism. General physical description: 10x8 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a pamphlet in the Italian language relative to disease which prevailed at Leg- horn . . . [Philadelphia], | December 6, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar, Jr., Peter S. DuPonceau. Paper of "interest" to the medical profession. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [Caspar] Wistar | December 15, 1805 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Unsigned. Transmits paper by [Samuel L.] Mitchell on ice islands. See Minutes, December 20, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 380. Microfilmed - Film 199,no.88 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813.
Rob[ert] R. Livingston to Caspar Wistar | December 16, 1805 | 8" x 10 1/4" | ||
Clermont, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents box of volcanic rock from Naples to the A.P.S. See Minutes, Feb. 7, 1806, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 382. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [Charles Willson] Peale | December 17, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., "a Prickly lizard living." See Minutes, December 20, 1805, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 380. Microfilmed - Film 199,no.87 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Humphreys, James, 1748-1810.
James Humphreys to John Vaughan, | December --, 1805 | 4 7/8" x 8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $3, for [Thomas] Weaver's translation of [Abraham Gottlob] Werner's Treatise on fossils. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the essay on terrestrial magnetism, with the accompanying letter from the author, Mr. [Jean Baptiste] Biot, | 1805 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 4 pp. A.D.S.: R[obert] Patterson. Suggests experiments to check the accuracy of Mr. Biot's theory. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 351 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine and report the most convenient situation for placing the skeleton of the elephant, | January 17, 1806 | 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, Tho[mas] C. James. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 381. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the heads of two animals presented by D. S. Brown of Kentucky, | January 17, 1806 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar. jr. Heads identified as those of a bear and a wild musk hog. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
The Insurance Company of North America to John Vaughan, | January 18, 1806 | 5 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S. [Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsement D.S.: Cha[rle]s P. Heath. Receipt for $16, for insurance on Philosophical Hall and library for the year 1806. General physical description: 5 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thos. T. Hewson | Jan. 21, 1806 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Sends a paper from Dr. Sam. Brown on the salt-petre caves...of the western country. Bur. of rolls, v.6,215-S.1, v.11,109. FILM 199 FRAME 173 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
T[albot] Hamilton to John Vaughan, | January 31, 1806 | 7 1/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a book (not named) in return for one or more duplicates of some old almanacs purchased by the A.P.S. at the sale of [Benjamin] Franklin's library. FILM54-64 FRAME124 General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Read, William, 1754-1845.
William Read to Thomas Jefferson, | February 11, 1806 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Charleston, S. C., 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents two fossils to Mr. Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 120 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Mr. Destutt-Tracy | 1806 Feb. 14 | |||
Jefferson thanks Destutt-Tracy for sending him portions of his work on ideology. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Henri Peyrouse's memoir on the columns of Hercules; | March 7, 1806 | 7x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S.Barton, Peter S.DuPonceau and Sam. B. Wylie. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.383. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the deltas of the Mississippi and the Nile by Henri Peyrouse; | March 7, 1806 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: Nichol. Collin, Zaccheus Collins and C. Wistar, jr. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 383. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813.
Rob[ert] R. Livingston to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S. | March 9, 1806 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Clermont, N. Y., 5 pp. address and endorsement A.L.S. Regarding lavas sent from Naples to the A.P.S. See Minutes, April 4 1806, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 384. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Samuel) Brown's memoir on salt-petre caves in Kentucky; | March 21, 1806 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: A. Fothergill and Adam seybert. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.384. Printed: Trans. ,o.s. ,vol.VI, 235 ff. For map, see: Brown,S. Map...; [read) Feb. 7,805. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y to John Wainwright, | March 22, 1806 | 3 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John Wainwright. Receipted bill for $8, for altering the fireplace in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [John] Vaughan, | March 25, 1806 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. "a copy of my communications to Congress of the information respecting Louisiana. . ." Microfilmed - Film 199,89 General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Tatham, William, 1752-1819.
Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]; the President of the A.P.S. | March 25, 1806 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 7p.and end. Concerning the tomb of Ferdinand Columbus at Seville, together with translation of the inscription. Enclosed originally in: Jefferson to Wistar; March 26, 1806. Film 199-403 Frame 6-352 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred DR. [Samuel L.] Mitchell's paper on the subject of ice-islands, | April 4, 1806 | 7 3/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, B[enjamin] S[mith] Bartom, A[nthony] Fothergill. Do not recommend publication. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Beaujour, Louis Philippe Felix de.
[L. P. F. de] Beaujour to [John] Vaughan, | April 4, 1806 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. 3d. per. N. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S. his Tableau du commerce de la Grèce, 2 vols. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 384. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Rieder, Christofe.
Christofe Rieder to B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton, | April 10, 1806 | 3 3/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Receipt for $10, for drawing of spined lizard. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to James Howell and Company | April 11, 1806 | 4 5/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by James Howell & Co. Receipted bill for $154.28, for three gold medals for Magellanic awards. General physical description: 4 5/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to James Howell and Company | April 23, 1806 | 3 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by James Howell & Co. Receipted bill for $45.38, for one gold medal for Magellanic award. General physical description: 3 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Baron, George.
G. Baron to Jno. Vaughan, | April 25, 1806 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 P., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Intends to be in Philadelphia the first week in June, at which time he desires to communicate to the A.P.S. his views upon a new system of navigation. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 385. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Anthony] Fothergill's paper on icebergs; | May 2, 1806 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson, Tho[mas] C.James and Tho[ma]s T.Hewson. 2p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p.385. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication by W[illia]m Tatham of facsimile of the tomb of Ferdinand Columbus, | May 2, 1806 | 9" x 7 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. D.S.: B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton, J[oh]n Vaughan, W[illia]m Tilghman. General physical description: 9" x 7 13/16" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [John] Vaughan | May 4, 1806 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a box of minerals from Captain [Meriwether] Lewis and a bathometer invented by Mr. Luiscius. Microfilmed - Film 199,90 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Miller, Edward, 1760-1812.
Edward Miller to John Vaughan, | May 5, 1806 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. N. Presents to Mr. Vaughan -- copies of the report to Governor Lewis relative to yellow fever. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the treasurer's accounts, | May 15, 1806 | 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Joseph Cloud. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y to F. R. Hassler, | May 16, 1806 | 8 1/8" x 9" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by F. R. Hassler. Receipted bill for $12, for Connaissance des temps. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9" | ||||
Niemcewicz, Julian Ursyn, 1758-1841.
Letter to ---- ----; | May 30, 1806 | 7 1/2" x 4 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Etymology of the word Stanislaus. FILM 403 FRAME 75 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 4 1/4" | ||||
Branger, Meynts & Co..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | May 31, 1806 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Amsterdam, L. 1p.and add.,end. "Duplicate." Has not received the seeds from the APS for the Haarlem society. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And[re]w Ellicott to John Vaughan, | June 18, 1806 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards the first volume of the measure of the meridian in France as a present from [J. B. J.] Delambre to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [Caspar] Wistar | June 20, 1806 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates some coins and medals to the A.P.S. See Minutes, July 18, 1806, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 387. Microfilmed- Film 199,91 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Kunze, John C. (John Christopher), 1744-1807.
John C. Kunze to Robert Patterson, | June 25, 1806 | 7 11/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to Mr. Patterson three copies of his pamphlet upon the eclipse of June 16, 1806. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 388. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 353 General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The Am[erica]n Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y to F. R. Hassler, | July 5, 1806 | 7 1/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by F. R. Hassler. Receipted bill for $129, for 51 volumes of French scientific journals. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to John Vaughan, Treasurer of A.P.S., | July 12, 1806 | 4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Receipt for $17, for designated books purchased by the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y to John Wainwright,Dr., Philadelphia, | July 28, 1806 | 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by John Wainwright. Receipted bill for $6.50, for carpentry work at the Rittenhouse Observatory. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to Tho[ma]s P. Jones, | July 30, 1806 | 3 3/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Tho[ma]s P. Jones. Receipted bill for $4, for four boxes for Magellanic premium medals. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philo[sophica]l Society to Jacob Lybrand, | August 1, 1806 | 6 1/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jacob Lybrand. Receipted bill for $35.28, for carpentry work at the Rittenhouse Observatory. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Anthony] Fothergill's paper on bills of mortality for the U.S.; | Aug. 15, 1806 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: Nich.Collin, Z. Collins and James. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.387. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Sam[ue]l F. Conover's paper on blood; | Aug. 15, 1806 | 5-1/2x9-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R. Patterson, J. Mease and Adam Seybert. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.387. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI, 247 ff. For original paper, see: Conover. Concerning...blood; June 10, 1806. General physical description: 5-1/2x9-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Philad[elphi]a [sic] Philosophical Society to George Flake, | August 16, 1806 | 3 1/2" x 8" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted George Flake. Receipted bill for £2.12.6, for painting done at the Rittenhouse Observatory. General physical description: 3 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
Talbot Hamilton to John Vaughan, | September 6, 1806 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates piece of a loadstone from Schuyler's Mountain to A.P.S. See Minutes, September 19, 1806, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 389. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philo[sophica]l Society to Jacob Lybrand, | September 8, 1806 | 6 1/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jacob Lybrand. Receipted bill for $12.83, for making set of inside shutters for Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
The American Philosophical Society to F. R. Hassler, | September 12, 1806 | 4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Dr., 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by F. R. Hassler. Receipted bill for $10, for René Just Haüy, Traité de minéralogie, 5v. General physical description: 4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Anthony] Fothergill's paper on population; | Sept. 19, 1806 | 5-1/2x6 | ||
D.S.: Nich.Collin, Tho. C. James, and Zaccheus Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.388. General physical description: 5-1/2x6 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on C[harles] W[illson] Peale's description of an American antelope; | Sept. 19, 1806 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S. Barton. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.388. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Am[erica]n Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y to Geo[rge] Flake, | September 24, 1806 | 3 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by George Flake. Receipted bill for painting and plastering. General physical description: 3 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on papers on the eclipse by Ellicott and Dunbar, and Dunbar's paper on ascertaining longitude; | Oct. 3, 1806 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: Ferrer and R.Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.389. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI, 260ff. For Ellicott's paper, see:letter from Ellicott to R.Patterson;Aug.1,1806. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Dr. [Anthony] Fotghergill's memoir on ice islands, | October 3, 1806 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, Joseph Cloud, Sam[ue]l Moore. Publication not recommended, as anthor paper on the same subject is at present before the public. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J. R. Coxe, secretary of the American Philosophical Society | October 23, 1806 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Calcutta, L.S: Wm. Hunter. secy. 1p. and end. Acknowledges books from APS. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Jones, William, of Calcutta.
W[illiam] Jones to John Vaughan, | December 4, 1806 | 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. N. Presents five books of Chinese paintings of natural subjects to the A.P.S. See Minutes, December 5, 1806, in Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 391. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [John] Hall's paper on navigation; | Dec. 5, 1806 | 5-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and James Mease. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.391. General physical description: 5-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [José Joaquin] de Ferrer's paper on the eclipse; | Dec. 5, 1806 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Joseph Clay and R.Patterson. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.391. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI, 264,293. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Guyton [de] Morveau's paper on disinfecting the air; | Dec. 5, 1806 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Tho.C.James, Thos.T.Hewson and Jos.Cloud. 1p.and end. Refers to Jefferson. Cf. Minutes, p.391. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Williamson, Hugh, 1735-1819.
Hu[gh] Williamson to James Mease, | December 9, 1806 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Desires to have a copy of his paper on the fascination of serpents, in order to make additions thereto. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the treasurer's accounts, | December 31, 1806 | 5 5/16" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Joseph Cloud. General physical description: 5 5/16" x 7 3/4" | ||||
