Robert Strettel Jones papers, 1761-1779

Mss.B.J732

Date: 1761-1779 | Size: 0.25 Linear feet, 20 items

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Abstract

These papers include a catalog of his library (1 v., 67 p.); Narative of the difference between Dr. Alison, vice provost of the college of Philadelphia & Robert Strettell Jones late student in the senior class of the said College; Hugh Williamson to Isaac Jones, dated May 7, 1763; An abridgement of metaphysicks, written March 20,1761 & A system of rhetoric wrote Nov. & Dec. 1762, by Robert Strettell Jones; Depositions in re indictment for high treason against Robert Strettell Jones, Sept. 28, 1779; Certificate naming R.S. Jones as one of the Corporation of Contributors to the Pennsylvania Hospital, dated Dec. 3, 1773; and a copy of the will of his aunt Ann Strettell, Aug. 6, 1767.

Background note

Robert Strettell Jones was a Philadelphia merchant.

Digital objects note

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Collection Information

Physical description

20 items.

Provenance

Gift of Robert Strettell Jones Fisher estate and accessioned, 04/--/1953.

Early American History Note

The Robert Strettell Jones Collection contains an assortment of small, but potentially interesting documents. Jones' notes from a course on metaphysics and rhetoric at the University of Pennsylvania are included in a bound notebook. Also from his college days, Jones apparently ran into trouble receiving his degree, crossing paths with Doctor Francis Allison, the vice provost. Jones' appeal and supporting documents are also included in the collection. During the British occupation of Philadelphia, Jones was accused of treason for helping raise arms and there are depositions taken to rebut this charge, including statements from prominent Philadelphians like Joseph Shippen.

Indexing Terms

Genre(s)

Educational Material
General Correspondence
Legal Records

Personal Name(s)

Jones, Robert Strettel,1745-17
Strettell, Ann

Subject(s)

American Revolution
Education
Metaphysics.
Philadelphia History
Rhetoric.
Treason -- United States.

Detailed Inventory

Narrative of the difference between Dr. Alison, vice provost of the college of Philadelphia & Robert Strettell Jones late student in the senior class of the said College				Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Williamson, Hugh to Isaac Jones, 1763 May 7				Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Jones, Robert Strettell notebook on metaphysics and ontology, book catalog, [1761-1785]				Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Pennsylvania Hospital Corporation of Contributors certificate				Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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Ann Strettell last will and testament (copy), 1767 August 6				Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
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