
Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection, 1668-1996
Mss.Ms.Coll.200
Papers | ||||
Eliot, John, 1604-1690.
Agreement with John Prudden to keep a school in Roxborough; | Feb. 25, 1668 | 13x8 | ||
Photo. (?) of D.S. by 7 persons. 1p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.
Letter to Dr. [John] North; | April 21, 1677 | 7 1/4" x 11 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Presented by the Royal Society of London, through Dr. Frank Aydelotte, Nov. 1945. See Nature, Aug 18,1945,p.193, for printed ed. of letter and an account of it. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 11 3/4" | ||||
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.
Patent to Virginia; | Oct. 10, [1677] | 7-1/2x12-1/2 | ||
Westminster, D. 2p. Copy. General physical description: 7-1/2x12-1/2 | ||||
Account book; | Dec., 1677., [1672] | 18x12-1/2 | ||
D. 2p. Incomplete. Presented by C.H.Hill; June 15. General physical description: 18x12-1/2 | ||||
Banks, John.
Letter to Sir John Moore; | Aug. 29, 1678 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning the election of an M.P. from Hull. On same sheet is draft of a letter, pertaining to the same election. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Indenture for 500 acres of land in the county of Chester granted to Thomas Powell; | March 22, 1681 | 26" x 23" | ||
D.S. 1p. and end. ca. Parchment. General physical description: 26" x 23" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Charters.
Charter granted by Charles II to William Penn; | March 4, 1682 | 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" | ||
Photostat of D. Sec.1,2,4. From original in Archives of Pennsylvania. Facsimile in Pa. Archives, ser.2, v.7,pt.2. Printed: 345.12:P38h,81 and various other places. General physical description: 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
Alphabetical listing of warrants for lots in Philadelphia, on the west side of the city towards the Schuylkill, but includes lots at the center of the city; | 1682/3-1692 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D. 2p. Film 403 Frame 42 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
List of warrants and returns of surveys of lots, lands, etc. received of Silas Crispin; | 1683-1694 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
[]. D. 2p. Film 403 Frame 41 General physical description: 12x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.
Letter to [Otto Mencke] | May 30, [1693] | 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
A.Dr. of L. 1p. Pertains to copies of the Acta eruditorum sent in exchange for his [Principia]. With this is a photostat of printed description and translation of the letter by S.A. Ives. Printed:Turnbull, Corres., III, 270. MICROFILM FRAME NO.737 General physical description: 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Banks, John.
Letter to Sir John Moore; | Feb. 27, 1695/6 | 6x5-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Recommends a family for charity. General physical description: 6x5-3/4 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
An account of certain books, | Oct. 27, 1698 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
[]. writings, etc. belonging to the Surveyor-General's Office, received from Thomas Jenner by Edward Penington; D. 40p. Film 403 Frame 40 General physical description: 12x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
Account of lots returned [Front, High, Walnut, Chestnut, Mulberry, 2nd Streets: 2nd and 4th Streets: etc.]; | Oct. 27, 1698 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D. 11p. Film 403 Frame 40 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
Alphabetical listing of surveys,from Assistant Surveyors, in New Castle, Sussex and Kent Counties, and loss in Philadelphia; | June 19, 1700 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
(?), D. 6p. Film 403 Frame 41 General physical description: 12x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Will | Sept. 7, 1700 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.by mark of John Vaughan. 1p. Witnessed: Sam. Richardson, Dav. Lloyd, and Elizabeth Phelps. Seal. Mutilated. (This John Vaughan was a Philadelphia carpenter). General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Read, John.
Marriage bond - John Read and Sarah White; | Feb. (?) 23, 1701 | |||
Photostat of printed D. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. From original in the Diocesan Registry, Lichfield, England. These are the parents of Deborah Read Franklin. FILM54-Family FRAME 1 | ||||
Philadelphia. Charters.
Charter granted by William Penn; | Oct. 25, 1701 | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of D. 11p. Contemporary copy; probably the one sent to William Penn with proposed charter of 1706 - cf. Wolf, E. The 1706 charter of Philadelphia, APS Library Bulletin,1952,pp.388-405. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges | 1701 | 1 item(s) | ||
Abstract: William Penn's Charter of Privileges, creating a frame for Pennsylvania government. Access digital object: | ||||
Penn, Letitia.
Deed for tract of land at Front and High Streets, Philadelphia, to John Smart; | Oct. 27, 1701 | 12" x 15" | See OS | |
Ms.D.S. 1p. and end. Seals General physical description: 12" x 15" | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Charter of privileges to the province of Pennsylvania...Philadelphia, | Oct. 28, 1701 | 26 1/4" x 30 1/2", 25" x 29 1/2" | See Extra OS | |
D.S. 2p. parchment seal. Acknowledgment signed: Jos. Growdon, speaker; Edwd. Shippen, Phineas Pemberton, Sam. Carpenter, Griffith Owen, Caleb Pusey, Tho. Story, propry and governrs council. Recorded...31st 8th mo. 1701 - signed: Tho. Story. Printed: Colonial records, v.2,pp.56-60. FEB.7,1812 Presented by Joseph Anthony; cf. Minutes, Jan. 17,1812. ---- ---- photographs (full size, and 8" x 10"). General physical description: 26 1/4" x 30 1/2", 25" x 29 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Charters.
[The charter to privileges granted by William Penn, to the inhabitants of Pensilvania and territories] | October 28, 1701 | 29" x 25" | See Extra OS | |
D.S: Wm. Penn [and others] 2 pieces of parchment, approx. Seal. This is the original charter; it was presented by Joseph Anthony, cf. Minutes Jan. 17 and Feb. 7, 1812. Charters of the province of Pensilvania...Philadelphia, Franklin,1742,p.17. Also in Colonial records, v.2, 1852,p.56. Framed, hangs in Green room of the Hall of the Society. ---- Portion of copy of the Charter. 2p. General physical description: 29" x 25" | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Charter of the borough of Chester, | October 31, 1701 | 31 1/2" x 25 1/2" and 31 1/2" x 15" | See Extra OS | |
Parchment D.S.: Wm. Penn. 2 sheets, Seal. End: Recorded in the Rolls Office at Philadelphia in Patent book A - Vol.2,page 138 to 141 - this 6th 9br 1701 By me Tho. Story... Printed: Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania,v.3,p. 264 General physical description: 31 1/2" x 25 1/2" and 31 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Letter to Peter Bisaillon | Aug. 27, 1702 | 1 item(s) | ||
Letter from Jahanna "Beselion" to Peter Bisaillon, claiming to be his daughter and asking him to write. There is no record other that Bisaillon had a daughter named Jahanna. | ||||
Franklin, Josiah, 1658-1745.
Bill to the town of Boston for candles delivered to the alms house; | Feb.26, Oct. 27, 1703 | 4" x 7" | ||
allowed Nov. 8 (?), 1703. A.D.S. 1p. and end. FILM54-63 FRAME 47 General physical description: 4" x 7" | ||||
Philadelphia. Charters.
Proposed charter, | 1706 | 32"x32", 32"x 23" | ||
D. 2p. - Parchment. See Wolf, E. The 1706 charter of the city of Philadelphia, in Library Bulletin for 1952. pp.388-405. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 32"x32", 32"x 23" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Governor (1704-1709 : Evans).
[Ordinance for establishing courts of judicature;] | February 22, 1706 | 23 1/2" x 30" | ||
Parchment D.S: John Evans. 1p. Seal. End: Recorded in the Rolls Office at Philada in Patent Book A vol. 4 p the 16th 2d mo 1707. By me Tho. Story... Printed: Statutes at large of Pennsylvania, 1682-1801, v.2,1896,p.500. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 23 1/2" x 30" | ||||
Franklin, Josiah, 1658-1745.
Receipt to Mdm. Shrimpton; | Feb. 14, 1707/8 | 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. FILM54-family FRAME 2 General physical description: 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Commissioners of Property.
Order to Jacob Taylor to survey a certain tract of land for John Gumly; | May 7, 1712 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||
Phila., D.S: Edwd. Shippen, Richard Hill, Isaac Norris, James Logan 1p.and end. Seal. FILM 403 FRAME 45 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Legal document signed by John Treson | Jun. 27, 1712 | 1 item(s) | ||
A legal document that absolves Peter Bisaillon of any obligation with John Treson, with whom Bisaillon appartently had business dealings. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to the Governor [William Penn]; | Feb. 26, 1712/13 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
Phila., 26th 12mo 1712/13 A.L.S. 4p. Management of government of Pennsylvania established of the Pennsylvania-Mary-land boundary. Printed: Pa. archives, s.2,v.7,31. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Commission of Property | Oct. 15, 1714 | 1 item(s) | ||
A legal document giving Peter Bisaillon the right to develop a settlement on the Suquehanna River in Pennsylvania to trade with the Indians, signed by Commissioners Richard Hill, Isaac Potts, and James Logan. | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Commission to William Keith to be Lieutenant Governor of the province of Pennsylvania and counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware; | Nov. 29, 1716 | 7 1/2" x 12" | ||
Copy of D. 4p., end. Contains also note S: R. Peters. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12" | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, Oxford; | Sept., 1717 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham [Gronovius]; | Jan. 30, 1717 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and end. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of M,,nich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, London; | Dec. 16, 1717 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Latin. (from original in Univerität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, London; | Jan. 21, 1718 | 10x8 | ||
Leiden, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.,add. In Latin. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abrah[am] Gronovius, London; | Feb. 2, 1718 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.,add. In Dutch and Latin. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 334996, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 3/8" x 5 3/4" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 5 3/4" | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 930139, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 1/4" x 6" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 6" | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 1229313, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 2789118, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 3/8" x 6" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 6" | ||||
Dudley, Paul, 1675-1751.
Letter to [John Chamberlain ?]; | Jan.9, 1720/21 | 7 1/2" x 5 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Sends [account of] his poison wood tree for Royal Society; mentions Dr. Mead's work on poisons. Cf. Roy. Soc. Phil. Trans,31,145, for printed account. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 5 3/4" | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to A[braham] Gronovius, Utrech; | April 6, 1721 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Provincial Council.
Report made to the Council, | March 21, 1722 | 8" x 13" | ||
of evidence taken at Conestogoe, by Col. John French & James Logan about the murder of an Indian. D. [2]18p. Printed: Colonial records of Pennsylvania, v.3,p.147. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to H. Gouldney; | Feb. 17, 1724/25 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., 17th 12 mo, 1724[]. A.L.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Benzelstjerna, Lars, 1680-1755.
Swedberg, Jesper, 1653-1735.
Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772.
Thorström, D. J..
Witness as to authenticity of two letters | 1725-1726 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
pertaining to a copper mill and to a paper mill; 1725-1726. D.S.: Em.Swedenborg,et al. 1p. In Swedish. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Morgan, Joseph.
Letter to Thomas Prince, Boston | Aug. 16, 1726 | |||
Freehold, New Jersey, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. (from original in the Mass. Hist. Society.) His ideas on a subject. Presented by W.J.Bell, Jr., 1955. Used in: Bell, APS. Proc., 1951,vol.95,254ff. | ||||
Denham, Thomas, d. 1728.
Ledger; | 1726-1729 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 1p. (from original in Hist. Soc. of Penna [Am.9055].) Concerning loan to B.Franklin. FILM54-65 FRAME 230 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abr[aham] Gronovius, Leyden; | July 28, 1727 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Parker, James, 1714-1770.
Indenture for apprenticeship with William Bradford; | Aug. 7, 1727 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of D.S. 2p. (from original in possession of the New York Historical Society.) Presented by C.William Miller; Feb. 21,1969. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abr[aham] Gronovius, Leyden; | Aug. 22, 1727 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Conrad Weiser. | [1727] | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Rebukes him for settling and attempting to sell Penn's land without authority. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Hamilton, Andrew, ca. 1676-1741.
Writ to the sheriffs of Philadelphia county concerning a debt against the estate of William Trent, | June 10, 1728 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
Phila., D.S. 2p. and end. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Hall, David, 1714-1772.
Indenture...to John Mos[s]man and Wil[l]iam Brown | April 16, 1729 | |||
Edinburgh, D. 2p. Xerox copy. From original in Apprentice Rolls, City of Edinburgh, City chambers. Presented by. W.Spawn, 25. 1966. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Marriage certificate of John Bartram and Ann Mendenhall | Dec. 7, 1729 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript 2p. Presented by Francis D. West,1950 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Nicholas Scull; | Oct. 22, 1730 | 7 1/4" x 12" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Indians; land claims. FILM403 FRAME69 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Permit to George Renick to settle on lands near Susquehanna; | Jan.25, 1730/31 | 6" x 6 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.D.S. 1p. and end. FILM403 FRAME 70 General physical description: 6" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Evans, Peter.
Peter Evans, register of wills in the province of Pennsylvania, | July 8, 1732 | 8 1/4" x 12" | ||
regarding the last will and testament of Moses Cox. Philadelphia, 2 pp. D. Unsigned. Copy. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Pennsylvania-Maryland commissioners.
[Papers relative to the boundary dispute] Newcastle, | Sept. 6, Nov. 24, 1733 | 9" x 14" | ||
2 D.S. by the Commissioners. Attested: Phila., Oct. 20,1740. See Pa. Archives, S.2,v.16,pp.193-194, 216. General physical description: 9" x 14" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to the Proprietor [Thomas Penn]; | May 16, 1733 | 8 3/4" x 7" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 4p. Controversy with Maryland over land titles. Printed: Pa. archives, s.2,v.7,140. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to T[homas] Penn; | June 7, 1733 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Indians. FILM 403 FRAME 71 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Whitemarsh, Thomas. Estate.
Inventory of goods and effects; | Nov. 1, 1733 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of typed D. 3p. (from original in the possession of the Charleston, S.C., Court House.) Presented by C.William Miller; Feb. 21, 1969. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Compagnie des Indes.
Facture d'une caisee... | 1734 | 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
contenant les medicaments simples, mineraux et graines achettées à Canton pour le Jardin du Roy... janvier D.S: De la Tieteche Litoust (copy) 4 leaves At head of title: Comptoir de Canton. General physical description: 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Batche Thornhill, Bakewell, Derbyshire | July 3, 1734 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Revesby, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning the payment of a debt. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Thomas Penn; | Oct. 5, 1734 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Seal. Maryland-Pennsylvania boundary. Printed: Pa. archives, s.2,v.7,170. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Johnston, Lewis, 1704-1773.
Letter to John Frederick Gronovius, Leyden; | Nov. 20, 1734 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 'sGravenhage.) Concerning forwarding plants he wants. Is busily at work. Friendly letter. Would like to ship fruits to him. General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
Hopkinson, Thomas, 1709-1751.
Letter to Sam[ue]l Cooper; | Dec. 27, 1734 | 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Transcribes his account with him, and asks for payment. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Humphrey, David, 1689-1740.
Letters from the minister of Hampshire [D.Humphrey] to [William Williams] the bishop of London; | 1734-1735 | 6-1/4x4 | ||
D. 16p. Concerning religion. General physical description: 6-1/4x4 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Thomas Penn; | March 26, 1735 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Seal. Land disputes. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Hughes, Griffith, b. 1706 or 7.
Letter to [Benjamin] Eastburn; | April 25, 1735 | 8x12-3/4 | ||
Eastown, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Desires information about survey of land grant. On same sheet: B. Eastburn to G. Hughes, May 24, 1735 General physical description: 8x12-3/4 | ||||
Franklin, John, 1690-1756.
Receipt to Henry Dering for £19.2.10; | May 21, 1735 | 7 1/2" x 3" | ||
Boston, D.S. entry on a p. - (evidently a page from a receipt book kept by Dering) Note resemblance to writing of B. Franklin. FILM54-fam. FRAME 59 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 3" | ||||
Eastburn, Benjamin, 1695-1741.
Letter to G[riffith] Hughes; | May 24, [1735] | |||
Draft of A.L.S. (on sheet with letter from Hughes to Eastburn; April 25, 1735.) Information about survey of land grant. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Johann Alberto Fabricius; | Dec. 5, 1735 | 10-1/2x7 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 5p. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 10-1/2x7 | ||||
Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776.
Letter to James Alexander, New York | Jan. 7, 1735/6 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and.,end. So cold the thermometers will not show the degree. Hypothesis for such coldness. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Bankson, Swan (1701-1731). Estate.
Account with Barbara Bankson, | June 22, Jan. 6, Jan. 14, 1735-1744 | 19" x 14 3/4" | ||
Ms.D.S: with mark 1p. and end. Benjamin Franklin mentioned as one of the creditors. FILM54-66 FRAME 138 General physical description: 19" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Thomas Penn | Jan., 1736 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
[ca.]. A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In re Pennsylvania boundary. Printed: Pa. archives,s.2,v.7,193. FILM403 FRAME 72 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Conrad Weiser; | Jan. 22, 1736/37 | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. Instructions to treat with the Six Nations. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to the Proprietor [Thomas Penn]; | Feb. 22, 1736/37 | 8 3/4" x 7" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Pennsylvania-Maryland boundary dispute. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
Survey of the Library company's city lot | Jan. 18, 1737 | |||
Photostat of D.S.: Benja[min] Eastburn, Survr. Genl. Positive and negative. 1p. Refers to B.Franklin as trustee. Presented by the Library company, July 19, 1958. FILM54-65 FRAME188 | ||||
Leacock, John.
Deposition declining to act as executor to the will of Caleb Cash; | April 8, 1737 | 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. Photostat copy, containing also will of Caleb Cash...Pres.by Mrs. Frances H. Souser, 3/4/54. General physical description: 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Cash, Caleb.
Inventory of goods and dwelling house of Caleb Cash... | May 11, 1737 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
D.S: Tho. Peters. George Sharswood, app. 1p. and end. End. may be in hand of Benjamin Franklin. Estate. FILM54-66 FRAME 102 General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Marriage bond, William Strahan and Margaret Penelope Elphinston | July 19, 1738 | 17 3/4" x 28" | ||
London, D.S: William Hay, Margaret Pen: Elphinston, Will: Strahan 1p. and documentation Parchment, seals General physical description: 17 3/4" x 28" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Provincial Council.
Minutes of a conference with Allummapis & others of the Delaware Indians, | October 3, 1738 | 8" x 13" | ||
held at Philadelphia, from the ms. of James Logan. D. 4p. Printed: Colonial records of Pennsylvania,v.4,1851,p.307. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Mitchell, John, 1690?-1768.
Letter to Dr. Chas. Allstone [sic]; | Oct. 4, 1738 | |||
Urbanna, Virginia, Photostat of A.L.S. 7p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius; | Nov. 22, 1738 | 8-1/2x7 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 8-1/2x7 | ||||
Bankson, Swan (1701-1731). Estate.
Bond for letters of administration; | May 26, 1739 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
D.S: Daniel Bankson, Peter Bankson, Thos. Godfrey, Jn. Durborow. 1p. and end. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Dillenius, Johann Jakob, 1687-1747.
Letter to [John] Bartram; | May 13, 174[2] | 12x8 | ||
Oxford, A.L.S. 1p. 1p.and add.,with note by Bartram about a Yucca. Botany. Concerning mosses. Refers to Peter Collinson. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Crow, William.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Alstone [Sic]; | FEb. 5, 1740 | |||
Netherbyrnes (?) by Berwick, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Benny, Elizabeth.
Will; | July 11, 1741 | 12 3/4"x 8" | ||
D.S. with mark 1p. and end. Witnessed by Joseph Breintnall and others. Appoints Benjamin Franklin and her daughter Elizabeth as executors. FILM54-66 FRAME106 General physical description: 12 3/4"x 8" | ||||
Zinzendorf, Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von, 1700-1760.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin; | March 16, 1741-42 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript. 1p. Supposedly a translation by Hanns G. Altner, of a letter printed in: Budingische sammlung... 1743, pp.860-862. (284.6:B83) General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
W. , J..
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin; | March 22, 1742 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript. 1p. Supposedly a translation by Hanns G. Altner, of a letter printed in : Büdingische sammlung... 1743, pp.862-863. (284.6:B83) General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read | Sept. 29, 1742 | 15 1/4" x 9 1/4" | See OS | |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Book orders. Recommends Mr. William Hay. On same sheets are: Strahan to Read, Jan. 17,1742/3; P. Collinson to Read, FILM403 FRAME 36 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Letter to James [Read]; | Feb.3, 1742/3 | See OS | ||
London, A.L.S. On same sheet with letter from Wm. Strahan to Read; Sept. 29, 1742. Settlement of accounts with William Strahan. FILM 403 FRAME 36 | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read | Jan.17, 1742/3 | See OS | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p. On same sheet with letter from Strahan to Reed, Sept. 29,1742. Book orders. Recommends another printer David Hall. Mr. Whitefield preparing to return to America. FILM403 FRAME 36 | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read | Feb. 28, 1742/3 | See OS | ||
A.L.S. On same sheet with letter from Strahan to Read; Shipment of books; mentions Mr. Collinson. FILM403 FRAME 36 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Philadelphia County).
Order concerning the partition of property belonging to Samuel Carpenter, on same sheet as Oct. 7, 1743 | March 29, 1743 | 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||
deceased. D.S: Thos. Hopkinson 1p. Seal. Attached at this is a statement by Charles willing et al. concerning the partition of the property, Oct. 7,1743 - 8p. accompanied by a survey of the property - 1p. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||||
Scull, Nicholas, 1686?-1761?.
Statement concerning the division of property owned by the late Thomas Bristol, addressed to the Justices of the Orphans court of Phila.; | Aug. 16, 1743 | 12 1/2" x 7 3/4", 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
D.S: Nicho. Scull, Samuel Rhoads, Jos. Fox et al. 1p. accompanied by survey of the property between Fourth and Front streets off Sassafras - 1p. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 7 3/4", 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Scull, Nicholas.
Survey of lots at Sassafras and Fourth Streets, Philadelphia | 1743 August 16 | 1 map, 19 x 31.8 cm | ||
Scull made this survey by order of the Orphans Court, Philadelphia, dividing the "three Messuages or Tenements and Lots of Land once the property of Thomas Bristol Case, deceased." The division was made to settle the claims of Case's five children. | ||||
Smith, Robert, (carpenter).
Indenture to James English; | Oct. 5, 1743 | 12-1/4x8 | ||
D.S. Witnessed: Robert Lee and Willm. Bird. 1p.and end.and 1p.with receipt dated Feb.17,1744/5, signed James Ingels. Note by R.Smith asking John Ingels to receive the remainder of the debt. General physical description: 12-1/4x8 | ||||
Willing, Charles, 1710-1754 (?).
Statement concerning the division of property owned by Samuel Carpenter,deceased, addressed to the Justices of the Orphans court of Philadelphia; On same sheet as March 29, 1743 | Oct. 7, 1743 | 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||
D.S: Chas. Willing, Edward Shippen et al. 8p. accompanied by a survey of the property between Sixth and Seventh and High and Chestnut streets - 1p. (see with Phila. Orphans court. Order...property be longing to Samuel Carpenter...March 29,1743) General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||||
Survey of the property of Samuel Carpenter | 1743 March 9 | 1 map, 45.7 x 61 cm | ||
Survey of property on Chestnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Philadelphia. The lots are identified and the buildings are marked. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
John Bartram to Cadwallader Colden | April 29, 1744 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
----, 1 p. Typed copy of A.L.S. Extract from original in Hist. Soc. of Pennsylvania. Increase in membership of "Philosophick Society." Election of Dr. Colden. Sharp criticism of James Logan. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Home, James.
Letter to ----; | July 26, 1744 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Lower portion torn off. Mentions Mr. "Franklyn." FILM54-61 FRAME194 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Josiah Martin; | July 28, 1744 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 2p. and add. "not sent" Exchange of books. Mentions his tract of Cicero on old age published in the spring [by B. Franklin]. FILM54-61 FRAME195 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Virginia.
Miscellaneous records; | 1744-1774 | See OS | ||
Photostats of D. 7 items. (from originals in Virginia State Library.) Concerning Indians. Concerning the dispute with Pennsylvania over lands around Pittsburgh. | ||||
Zinzendorf, Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von, 1700-1760.
Letter to [Christopher Sower] Saur; | 1745 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
[ca.] Typescript. 1p. Supposedly a translation,by Hanns G. Altner, of a letter printed in: Büdingische Sammlung... 1743; pp.858-859. (284.6:B83) General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to [James Read] | March 9, 1745 | 13" x 8 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Book orders. Mentions Mr. Franklin and Mr. Hall. Congratulates him on his probable marriage. FILM 54-64 FRAME 205 FILM 403 FRAME 37 General physical description: 13" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to Cadwal[l]ader Colden | April 7, 1745 | 9-1/4x6 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add.,franked: "Free B.Franklin." Concerning the APS. Botany. From original in Boston Public Library. FILM54-65 FRAME 243 General physical description: 9-1/4x6 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to [John Bartram]; | April 14, 1745 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Leyden, A.L.S. 4p. Incomplete. Concerning crabs. Refers to Collinson and the APS. Fishes in the U.S. Refers to Catesby and Colden. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Middleton, James. Estate.
Inventory of goods and chattells...of James Middleton, deceased; | June 13, 1745 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
D.S: Ebenr. Kinnersley, Jacob Duché, app. 1p. and end. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Survey of land | July 17, 1745 | 1 map, 19 x 20.3 cm | ||
Draught of 405 as. and allowance situate in Antrim Town[shi]p Lanc[aste]r County, formerly granted to Jeremiah and Joseph Harris (sons of Jn. Harris) by two Warrts. from ye [?] each dated ye 4th 7ber 1738, who not complying with the Conditions of the sd. Warrts. nor either of them the same became void. And by Wart of ye 3d 7ber 1742 the same Land was surveyed for ye sd. Jno. Harris And returned for his use into the Survy's Office the 17th July A.D. 1745. | ||||
Scull, Nicholas, 1686?-1761?.
Statement of value of land; | Aug. 8, 1745 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
D.S.: Nich[ola]s Scull and 12 others. 1p. Presented by Seymour Adelman. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Morgan, Joseph.
Letter to P[eter] Warren | Sept. 10, 1745 | |||
Hopewell, New Jersey, Photo.of Â.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in Mass. Hist. Society.) Printed: Bell, APS. Proc., 1951, vol. 95, 254ff. Presented by Dr. Bell; 1955. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [J. F. Gronovius] | Nov. 16, 1745 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. Acknowledges observations on curiosities sent him; asks that subsequent ones be in English rather than in Latin. From original in the Friends' Reference Library, London. | ||||
Humphrys, Jonathan.
Indenture to John Kinsey, Thomas Leech, John Watson, Thomas Chandler and John Wright; | Feb. 14, 1746 | 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Jona.Humphrys. Witnessed: C.Brockden and Arthur Forster. Sworn to James Read, attorney. 2p.and end. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Alexander, James, 1691-1756.
Letter to [Richard Nicholls]; | March 29, 1746 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Contains also a short note by Nicholls in reply. Use of the mails for sending maps which are to be annexed to the volume, then in press, about the bill in the Chancery of New Jersey against some people of Elizabethtown. Mentions Mr. Franklin. For further information about the volume in press, see Evans: no.6021. FILM 54-61 FRAME 196 General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Redman, Thomas. Estate of..
Account; | March 16, Aug. 5, 1746/47, 1747 | 12 1/2" x 14 3/4" | See OS | |
Ms.D. 1p. Dated on reverse: June 6, 1750. Mentions debt to Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-66 FRAME 137 General physical description: 12 1/2" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Meuris, Mathias. Estate..
Inventory of the estate of Mathias Meuris, Paper Maker; | Feb. 17, 1746/7 | |||
17-11mo Photo.of D.S.: Willim Rittinghouse and J. Johnson. 1p. (from original in Phila. Archives.) Presented by C.William Miller; Oct. 1963. | ||||
Jones, Thomas.
Indenture between Thomas Jones, et al, and John Sturgis, for a tract of land in Merion; | March 16, 1747 | 16 3/4" x 36" | See Extra OS | |
Phila., D.S. 1p. and end. ca. Seals Presented by Mrs. Stuart Farrar Smith, Aug. 1955. General physical description: 16 3/4" x 36" | ||||
Diemer, John.
Letter to George Thomas, Philadelphia; | April 22, 1747 | 14-1/2x9-1/4 | ||
Halfmoon, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Asks that William Franklin be appointed to fill a vacant post in his corps. FILM54 Family FRAME 98 General physical description: 14-1/2x9-1/4 | ||||
Klein, Jacob Theodor, 1685-1759.
Brevis historia naturalis...muris alpini; | Feb. 25, 1747, 1748 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.D. 4p.with notes by Peter Collinson. In Latin. Printed: Royal Society of London. Transactions, 1748, vol.45, 180-186. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Book of ages; | 1747-[1819] | |||
Photostat of D. 10p. Contains also some notes by Josiah Flagg. From original in New England historic genealogical society. Printed: Van Domen's Franklin-Mecom, pp.100-101. | ||||
Smith, Robert, (carpenter).
Business papers pertaining to building for Princeton university; | May 31, 1747 - Dec. 9, 1756 | |||
Photostats of D.S. 3p. (from original in possession of Princeton university.) | ||||
Philadelphia, Assembly.
List of subscribers for an assembly under the direction of John Inglis, | 1748 | 13 1/2" x 21" | See OS | |
Linford Lardner, John Wall & John Swift...[1st Philadelphia assembly,] Facsimile of D. 1p. Original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. (Filed with Print collection) General physical description: 13 1/2" x 21" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read, Philadelphia | Sept. 2, 1748 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Mutilated. Requests settlement of account. Sent copy of it to Mr. Franklin. FILM54-64 FRAME 206 FILM403 FRAME 38 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Tressan, Comte de (Louis Elisabeth), 1705-1783.
Letter to ----; | Sept. 8, 1748 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Boulogne, L.S. 4p. In French. Concerning the solar eclipse, as viewed from Scotland. Royal society and electricity. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Ross, John, 1714-1776.
Letter to Cadwallader Evans | Nov. 13, 1748 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of L. 3p. and end. Contains account of the accidental death of John Kinsey, jr.; mentions B. Franklin as living in Dr. Evan's home. FILM54-61 FRAME 197 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Koyle, Michael.
Will; | April 7, 1749 | 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | See OS | |
D.S. 1p. and cert. Att: Wm. Plumsted, Appoints Thomas Leech and Benjamin Franklin executors; mentions his son-in-law, John Read. FILM54-66 FRAME 103 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, Edward, circa 1703-1781.
Letter to Edward Shippen, jr., London; | Sept. 16, 1749 | 12" x 7 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of letter in hand of Joseph Shippen, jr. 2p. Transcribed on same sheet with letter of Sept. 18,1749. Comments on his education in London, and the possibility of his being admitted to the Bar. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Shippen, Edward, circa 1703-1781.
Letter to Edward Shippen, jr., London; | Sept. 18, 1749 | 12" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p., add. On same sheet is transcribed copy of his letter of Sept. 16,1749 - 2p. Thomas Lawrence and he have set up a business house. Prospects of trade with London merchants. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Beddome, Elizabeth Sallows, circa 1720-1749.
Will; | Sept. 24, 1749 | 15" x 9 1/2" | See OS | |
D.S. 3p. and end. Seal Att: Wm. Plumsted, Witnessed by Deborah Franklin, Lewis Evans and Emanuel Rouse. Appointed Evan Morgan Cooper, Ebenezer Kinnersley and Samuel Hazard as executors. FILM 54-fam FRAME 62 General physical description: 15" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Paris, Ferdinand John.
Letter to James Hamilton; | Dec. 2, 1749 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, A(?) L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to the laws and charter of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.
Letter to William Bradford; | Feb. 24, 1749/50 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Plymouth, A.L.S. 3p. and add. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Philadelphia County).
Writ against Richard and John Renshaw for debt owing William Hodge... | 1749? | 13" x 4" | ||
eighth day of December in the twenty third year of our reign [George II ]. D.S: Tho[ma] Hopkinson. 1p. and end. Seal. General physical description: 13" x 4" | ||||
Mullin, Katharine.
Will | Sept. 15, 1750 | 15 1/4" x 9 3/4" | See OS | |
D.S. with mark 1p. and cert. Att: Wm. Plumsted, Dec. 12,1750. Appoints Benjamin Franklin one of her executors. FILM54-66 FRAME 104 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Burd, James, ca. 1710-1783.
Indenture to Thomas Fayerweather; | March 30, 1751 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms. Witnessed: Nicholas Cassell and John Parrock, Jr. 1p. Mutilated. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Leacock, Mary.
Bond to give complete inventory of the estate of John Leacock; | Dec. 4, 1752 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of D.S.: Mary Leacock, David Hall and John Doe. 1p.,witnessed. Presented by Mrs. Frances H. Sousser; 3/4/54. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Tressan, Comte de (Louis Elisabeth), 1705-1783.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 5, 1752 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Luneville, L.S. 8p. In French. Concerning the womb of a woman and the infection in her breast. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
B. Franklin and D. Hall (Firm).
Account with Edward Shippen, Jr., | March 6, April 10, Feb. 18, 1752-1761, 1764 | 7-1/2x9 | ||
D.S.: "For Franklin and Hall p[er] W[illia]m Sellers." 1p.and end. FILM54-67 FRAME 134 General physical description: 7-1/2x9 | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Alston; | Jan. 21, 1753 | |||
So. Carolina, Photostat of A.L.S. 4p. and add., end., and enc. - 5p. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [Carolus Linnaeus] | March 20, 1753 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. From original in Linnean society. Mentions Dr. Franklin. Printed in part, with some differences: Darlington,371. FILM 54-65 FRAME 11 | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to Dr. Charles Alston; | April 24, 1753 | |||
So. Carolina, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776.
Letter to Edward Shippen, Lancaster | August 24, 1753 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.and end. Wishes to know who the delinquent tax payers are. Business. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [Carolus Linnaeus] | Nov. 11, 1753 | |||
(?) Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. From original in Linnean society. Printed in part, with some differences, Darlington, 371. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Philadelphia County).
Deposition on behalf of Thomas Say, administrator of the estate of William Coates; | Dec. 17, 1753 | 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
D.S: J.W. Price, clerk. 1p. Seal. Benjamin Franklin is listed as one of the justices of this Court. On the reverse is the auditors' statement of Say's accounts; Jan. 31,1754. D.S: Thos. Leech, Edmund Woolley, Phil Syng 1p. FILM54-66 FRAME 107 General physical description: 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Lining, John, 1708-1760.
Letter to [ ]; Cha[rle]stown, | Feb. 15, 1754 | |||
S.C., Photostat of A.L.S. 8p. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Receipt to Robert Greenway for £100 for payment of his apprentice fee to Charles Willing; | July 8, 1754 | 7 1/2" x 3 1/4" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 3 1/4" | ||||
McAdam, Annis.
Indenture to John Bowne; | Aug. 17, 1754 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Lancaster, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Tho.Marshal. Witnessed: Adam Simon Kuhn and Sam[ue]l Boude. Mutilated. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.
Letter to William Bradford | 1754 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, Monday near noon, A.L.S. 1p. and add. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
Memorandum of agreement between Edward Shippen and George Croughan, | 1755 | 12 1/2" x 15" | ||
----, 1 p. D. Unsigned. Regarding rent of a tract of land of 1,000 acres belonging to Edward Shippen, by George Croghan. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Franklin, James.
Bill of printing advertisements to procure arms for the forces intended for Crown Point | May 13, 1755 | 8" x 3 3/4" | ||
A.D. 1p. and add., end. (Handwriting resembles that of Benjamin Franklin; may, in fact, have been written by him). FILM 54-66 FRAME 165 General physical description: 8" x 3 3/4" | ||||
Johnson, Samuel, 1686-1746.
Will; | May 20, 1755 | 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | See OS | |
D.S. 2p. Seal Att: Wm. Plumsted, June 2, 1755. Appoints Benjamin Franklin one of his executors. FILM 54-66 FRAME 105 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Kalm, Pehr, 1716-1779.
Report to the University of Abo concerning his visit to America | July 1, 1755 | See OS | ||
Abo, Photostat of A.D.S. 15p. (from original in Gratz collection, Historical society of Pennsylvania) Presented by Esther Larsen Doak, June 1958. | ||||
Réaumur, René-Antoine Ferchault de, 1683-1757.
Report on the memoir of Godeheu [de Riville] on luminescence; | July 16, 1755 | 10-1/4x8 | ||
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French. Memoir by Godeheu de Riville is printed in: Inst.de Fr. Mémoires de Math.& Phys. (506.44:In74m),v.3,269-276. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775.
Letter to [Robert Hunter Morris]; | Sept. 19, 1755 | |||
London, L.S. 4p. "Duplicate" Mentions Braddock's defeat and the trouble with Mr. Franklin. Printed: Pa. archives, v.2,419. FILM54-61 FRAME198 | ||||
Pennsylvania (Colony). Council.
Minutes; | Nov. 8, 1755 | 12-1/2x8, 5-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
D. 4p. Fragments. concerning the Indians. General physical description: 12-1/2x8, 5-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Armstrong, John, 1717-1795.
Scheme of expedition to Kittanning [ca. 1755]. | [1755] | 13" x 16" 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. Accompanied by map General physical description: 13" x 16" 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Armstrong, John.
Plan of Expedition to Kittanning | [1755] | 1 item(s) 2 pieces: 31.8 x 19.7 cm; 33.6 x 42.5 cm | ||
Plan of attack, with map and written directions. Proposal for attack on Kittanning, an Indian town near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, by Armstrong, based upon a report by "John Baker Soldier at Fort Shierley, who last Winter made his escape from the Indians at the Kittanning." The attack was made in 1756; Kittanning was taken and burned. Access digital object: | ||||
Montour, Andrew.
Extract from the account of the success of the embassy of Scarroogady and Montour of their embassy to the Delaware Indians; | April, 1756 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D. 2p. Copy. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Franklin, John, 1690-1756.
the will of John Franklin of Boston, | January 22, 1756 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
4 pp. Typewritten copy of D. FILM54-family FRAME 3 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to [C.Alston]; | Feb. 18, 1756 | |||
Cha[rle]stown, S.C., Photostat of A.L.S. 4p. Botany. Concerning negro slaves and their use of poisonous plants. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. Access digital object: | ||||
Hunter, William.
Letter to Miss Betsey Hubbart, Boston; | April 24, 1756 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Williamsburg, A(?) L.S. 2p. and add. (Note striking similarity of writing with that of Dr. Franklin) Death of Mr. [John] Franklin. His own ill health. B. Franklin has been with him about a month. FILM54-63 FRAME 101 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Colden, Jane, 1724-1766.
Letter to Charles Alston; | May 1, 1756 | |||
New York, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to [C. Alston]; | March 12, 1757 | |||
Cha[rle]stown, S.C., Photostat of A.L. 3p. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Governor (1756-1759 : Denny).
Commission to David Jameson appointing him captain; | Dec. 9, 1757 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p. (from original which belonged to Robert B. Fisher) Presented by Robert B. Fisher; 1961. See Film 1052. | ||||
Beccaria, Giambatista, 1716-1781.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin | 1758 | 8x6½ | ||
[ca. ?] A.L. in 3d P. 1p. In Italian. Printed in English and Italian: Pace. Franklin and Italy, pp. 373-374; with date of [1757], in Labaree. Papers, vol.VII, p. 315. FILM 54-63 FRAME 92 General physical description: 8x6½ | ||||
Sands, Edward.
Certification in re marriage of William Greene and Catharine Ray; | April 30, 1758 | |||
Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. Contains also dates of birth of their children. Presented by W.G. Roelker,1948 | ||||
Ward, John.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Hancock; | May 2, 1758 | 4x7-1/2 | ||
Fallmouth, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Wishes him to help pay for a fence which he built. Presented by Robert Cushman Murphy; Dec. 9, 1964. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 | ||||
Weiser, Conrad, 1696-1760.
Letter to Richard Peters, Philadelphia | June 21, 1758 | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Wagons for Gen. Forbes; furnished in accordance with the directions of Col. Bouquet. Printed: C.Z.Weiser.Life of Conrad Weiser; pp.245-246. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Potts, Stephen, 1704/5-.
Inventory of the goods and chales (sic); | July 10, 1758 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
D.S.: Thos. Shoemaker 1p. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to Susannah Wright | July 20, 1758 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Indian affairs. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to ---- | Aug. 24, 1758 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Celebration of the fall of Louisburg. News of the war, and suppositions on its continuation. [Can this be to Susannah Wright?] General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Pultney, Richard, 1730-1801.
Letter to Mr. Nourse, Bookseller, London; | Nov. 14, 1758 | 5-3/4x7 | ||
Leister, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Orders volumes by Linnaeus, plus any book catalogues. General physical description: 5-3/4x7 | ||||
Franklin, James.
Receipt to Captain David Moore for payment of American magazine for 1758 | Feb. 28, 1759 | 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. slip of paper Marked resemblance of writing to that of B. Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME 43 General physical description: 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" | ||||
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803.
Directions for Mr. Allison (sic) et al. | May 5, 1759 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. and end. Relative to Mr. [John] Dickinson's affairs. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Croghan, George.
A List of Indian nations, | [1759] | 13x8 | ||
their place of abode and chief hunting grounds; D. 4p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Alexander, William, 1726-1783.
Letter to [Lewis] Morris; | July 7, 1760 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, L.S. 2p.and end. Duplicate. Business. Concerning the Penn-Balti-more agreement to run the boundary line. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Maugridge, William.
Warrant issued to the constable of Colbrookdale to subpoena certain persons; | July 28, 1760 | 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. "Seals" Presented by the Historical society of Berks County, through J. Bennett Nolan; April 1954. General physical description: 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Sharpe, Horatio, 1718-1790.
Letter to Gov. [James] Hamilton; | June 13, 1761 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
Marshy Hope Bridge, A(?) L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to the survey of the Mason-Dixon line. Printed: Cope, Thomas D. Running of a meridian line...(506.73:Am4p), v.100, no. 6, pp.561-2. FILM 403 FRAME 60 General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Receipt | March 15, 1762 | 2 page(s) | ||
Autograph receipt signed with four others for payments made by Jacob Barge. Provenance: 1997 - 663ms. Gift of Timothy Matlack Warren, June 1997. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776.
Letter to Sir W[illia]m Johnson | October 23, 1762 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Sends copy of Indian treaty at Lancaster. Schemeing of the Quakers. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Brief for raising money for the College, Academy and Charity School of Philadelphia, | 1763 | 10" x 8" | ||
and the College of New York, upon petition of William Smith and James Jay [c.] Transcript of portion of D. 4 leaves From original in Church Commissioners' archive. Presented by Sir Cecil Carr, January 1954. Cf. Cheyney, History of the Univ. of Pennsylvania,1940, pp.60-67. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Mason, Charles, 1728-1786.
Journal entry for running the Mason and Dixon's line | Nov.-Dec., 1763 | |||
Photo.of D. 4p. From original in Hall of Records of State of Maryland, Annapolis. | ||||
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765.
Letter to Emanuel M----; | Jan. 21, 1763 | 5 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Queen Square, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Asking for a recommendation for D'Acosta as Clerk and housekeeper of the Royal society. General physical description: 5 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Letter to Duhamel du Monceau | March 6, 1763 | 8" x 6 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p., and. ---- French translation. 4p. Encloses copies of papers which he writes under a fictitious name. Study of peaches and nectarines. Cargo of seeds from John Bartram taken by the Spaniards. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Fothergill, John, 1712-1780.
Letter to James Bogle French | Aug. 19, 1763 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Scarborough, Typed c. of L. 3p. From original in National library of Scotland, MS 583,no.712. Presented by Mrs. George W. Corner, June 1954. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810.
Receipt to Richard Hockley for £100 on account for running the divisional line between Maryland and Pennsylvania; | Jan. 11, 1764 | 4 1/2" x 7" | ||
Phila., A.D.S. 1p. ----Bloch film, frame 19. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Penn, John, 1729-1795.
Letter to Emanuel Carpenter, Edward Shippen and Isaac Saunders | Feb. 4, 1764 | 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. In hand of Joseph Shippen and end. (in pencil) by Joseph Galloway Shippen. Orders them to discover the perpetrators of the outrages on the Indians. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Penn, John, 1729-1795.
Letters to John Potts, Jonas Seely, and Samuel Potts | Feb. 4, 1764 | 11-1/2x7 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.each with add.for Seely. In hand of Joseph Shippen. Concerning reports of armed bands assembling to kill Indians. General physical description: 11-1/2x7 | ||||
Bland, Theodorick, 1742-1790.
Letter to Adriano Van Royen; | Feb. 20, 1764 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
London, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain [Thomas] Barnesley [sic], Fort Loudon | Sept. 3, 1764 | |||
New York, Photo.of L. 1p. Copy(?). (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Orders him to forward dispatches. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | Sept. 9, 1764 | |||
Fort Loudon, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Has forwarded express. presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb 1963. | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain Barnesley [sic] | Sept. 15, 1764 | |||
Ft. Loudon; New York, Photo.of L. 1p. Copy? (from original in W.L.Clements Library. Asks that he forward letters. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Montrésor, John, 1736-1799.
Letter to Col. James Montresor; | Oct. 3, 1764 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Carrying Place of Sandusky, A.L.S. 10p., end. Meeting at Niagara to make peace treaty with Indians. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | Oct. 20, 1764 | |||
Fort Loudon, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. (from original in W.L. Clements Library.) Concerning attacks of Indians and his concern for convoys to Fort Pitt. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to Colonel Robertson; | Oct. 30, 1764 | |||
Fort Loudon, Photo.of L.S. 2p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Concerning provisions for the army. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Bartram, William, 1739-1823.
Letter to Isaac Bartram; | [1764?] | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Incomplete. Thoughts on life, immortality, and nature. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Folger, Reuben.
Marriage certificate of Reuben and Mary [Rinkham Ramsdel] Folger; | Jan. 31, 1765 | 15 x 12 | See OS | |
D.S.: Reuben folger, Mary Folger, and various members of the Folger, Coleman and Coffin families. 1p.and end. General physical description: 15 x 12 | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Letter to Dr. Robert Whytt,president of the Royal college of physicians, Edinburgh; | Feb. 15, 1765 | |||
London, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. and enc. - 1p. and add. Petition for admittance as a licentiate of the College. Original in Roy. col. of physicians, Edinburgh, Muniments. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | March 11, 1765 | |||
Carlisle, Photo.of L.S. 1p.and end. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Wagon train of supplies for Fort Pitt was plundered. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain [Thomas] Barnsley | March 16, 1765 | |||
New York Photo.of copy of L. 2p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Goods plundered belonged to traders, including Croghan. Comments on them. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | March 19, 1765 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Capt. Barnsley, Carlisle | April 6, 1765 | |||
New York, Photo.of L. 1p. Copy. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Questions seizure of goods of Crogan, et al, by country people. Gifts for Indians were included. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | April 10, 1765 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo. of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in W.L. Clements Library.) Concerning Croghans goods destroyed by the country people. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Scull, John.
Survey of lands for Michael Snyder, J. M. Moyer, and Jacob Shallus | April 30, 1765 | 1 map, 21.6 x 34.3 cm | ||
Annotated: "A.B. two Pieces surveyed to Snyder (who is now contented) in pursuance of his Warrent dated 30th April 1765 for 50.00. "C. Sur[veyed] to Moyer in pursuance of his Application No. 1318, dated 30 Jan[uar]y 1766, altho' not the very Spot mentioned in his Description;- "Note. Mr. Miller wrote me a Letter, in which he mentions the Opinion of Mr. Tilghman, concerning the above Lands & that the Secretary desir'd him to write(?) to me that it was his Opinion, which allows Moyer his g[ ]ns, & Snyder the Land in two Pieces adj[oinin]g his old [tenet?]. "D. surveyed for Jacob Shallus, in pursuance of his Application No. 2132, 4 Decr. 1766 for 50.00, being the Remainder of the Vacancy." | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | Aug. 1, 1765 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Blackburn, John, 1690-1786.
Letter to W[illia]m Logan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 24, 1765 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
Oxford, England, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning American plants and animals in his gardens, and lists plants and seeds he is sending to Logan. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Aiskell, James.
Oath that Thomas and Richard Penn had transferred to him certain indentures; | Oct. 2, 1765 | 13x8-1/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.and witnessed by Jno.Benning. May contain the impressed stamps of the Stamp Act. General physical description: 13x8-1/4 | ||||
Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775.
Indenture between Thomas Penn and Richard Penn and Adam Hoops for grant of land in province of New Jersey at the mouth of Pequest on Delaware River; | Oct. 2, 1765 | 25" x 16 1/4" | ||
D.S. 1p. and end. Parchment Seals. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 25" x 16 1/4" | ||||
Philadelphia. Citizens.
Autographs as subscribed to the NonImportation resolutions; | Oct. 25, 1765 | 47-1/4x32-3/4 | See Extra OS | |
Facs. of D.S.: Thos. Dilling and ca.3 50 others. 1p.,end.: "for Isaac Hays,M.D. from a codescendant of one of the Signers" Printed 1846. General physical description: 47-1/4x32-3/4 | ||||
Jackson, Richard.
Letter to Gentlemen [Pennsylvania assembly] | Nov. 9, 1765 | 9 1/2" x 14 3/4" | ||
Inner Temple, A.L.S. 2p. Determination of Dr. Franklin and himself to present the petitions for a change of government. FILM54-61 FRAME 199 General physical description: 9 1/2" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Fothergill, John, 1712-1780.
Letter to [James Pemberton] | Feb. 25, Feb. 27, 1766 | 12-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
London, L. 4p. Copy. Concerning the Stamp Act repeal and B. Franklin's part in it. Suggests moderation in colonies over its repeal. Presented by Morris Duane; Dec. 31, 1962. FILM 54-67 FRAME 104 General physical description: 12-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Logan, William, 1718-1776.
Letter to Charles [Read IV]; | Jan. 3, 1766 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. with initials. 3p. On the last page is draft of letter to someone else about Charles Read. Reprimands him for his conduct. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Grace, Robert, 1709-1766.
Will; | April 2, 1766 | 15 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
A(?)D.S. 2p. Attest: Benjamin Chew, Reg. Gen. Bequeaths £5 to Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-66 FRAME 7 General physical description: 15 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain [Thomas] Barnsley, Philadelphia | May 10, 1766 | |||
New York, Photo.of copy of L. 1p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Concerning the purchase of a commission Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | July 4, 1766 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | July 7, 1766 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.
Survey of Benjamin Franklin's house on the south side of High street between Third & Fourth street | Aug. 5, 1766 | |||
Photostat of A.D.S: Gumning Bedford. 1p. Presented by the Contributionship, Nov. 1948. FILM54-65 FRAME 36 | ||||
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792.
Letter to John Bartram | Aug. 9, 1766 | 15" x 9 1/4" | ||
Charlestown, S.C., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Writes on behalf of his son, William Bartram, now living very frugally along the St. John river. Describes his straightened circumstances in detail. printed with some deletions, Darlington,438. General physical description: 15" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Tilghman, James, 1716-1793.
Letter to ---- Anderson; | Sept. 10, 1766 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.Dr. of L.S. 6p., end. Information about his family. American politics. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Grace, Robert. Estate.
Inventory of the estate of Robert Grace; | Sept. 20, 1766 | 13" x 8" | ||
D.S.: Simon Meredith, Jonathan Pugh 2p. Att: Wm. Moore, Jan. 21, 1767. General physical description: 13" x 8" | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista Beccaria]; | May 5, 1767 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Geneve, A.L.S. 4p. In French. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1736?-1808.
Letter to the president of the Royal college of physicians at Edinburgh | June 27, 1767 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. and enc. - 1p. Petition for admittance as a licentiate of the College. Original in Roy col. of physicians Edinburgh, Muniments. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Thomas [Bradford] | April 15, 1768 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 4p. ----copy, with copy of letter to Bradford, June 3, 1768, on same page. Printed: Butterfield,I,52. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Thomas Bradford | June 3, 1768 | 8" x 10" | ||
Edinburg, Copy of L. 3p. (On same sheets with letter to Bradford, April 15, 1768) Thought his last letter removed any obstacle relative to Bradford's suit of Miss F[isher]. Bradford's newspaper. Suggests that he start a circulating Library. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Deed to William Trent and others; | Nov. 3, 1768 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Ft. Stanwyx, Typed copy of D.and copies of endorsements 7p. (from Archives of Independence Hall, Philadelphia.) General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Haydock, Hannah.
Letter to Samuel Emlen, Bristol; | Nov. 5, 1768 | 11-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add. News of family and friends. "Cousin Debby Franklin was Delivered...of a fine Son." Presented by Frank S. Collins, earlier accession. General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Account of journey to Paris | 1769 | |||
Photostat of ms.D. [32p.] Mentions Dr. Franklin and John Bareu Dubourg (sic). A fairly complete version of the trip is found in Rush's Travels through life... cf. edition by G.W. Corner,p.66 ffg (APS Memoirs,v. 25) FILM54-65 FRAME 47 | ||||
Scull, William, fl. 1765.
Bond to Thomas and Richard Penn for surveying the Indian tract acquired at Ft. Stanwix; | Feb. 9, 1769 | 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||
D.S.: Wm. Scull and James Biddle. Witnessed. 1p.and end. General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||||
Penn, Thomas, 1726-1798.
Instructions to William Scull for aiding in the survey of the Indian land acquired at Ft. Stanwix; | Feb. 10, 1769 | 13x8 | ||
D.S.: W[illia]m Scull. 2p.and end. [copy for Scull?]. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Barbeu Du Bourg, M. (Jacques), 1709-1779.
Letter to ----; | March 4, 1769 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Typed L. 1p. Copy. Introduces Benjamin Rush, a friend of B.Franklin's. From original in Archives du Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. FILM54-65 FRAME 225 General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to Charles Linné, Upsala | April 26, 1769 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Incomplete(?). Acknowledges membership in the Philosophical society at Stockholm. Transcribes his conjectures on certain phenomena and botanical observations. From original in the Linnean society | ||||
Trent, William, 1715-1787?.
Letter to George Croghan; | June 10, 1769 | |||
London, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Mentions Dr. Franklin's project of heating the House of Commons. From the original in the Historical society of Pennsylvania; presented by the Society, March 1947. Printed to "William Trent calls on Benjamin Franklin," by W.E.Lingelbach, in Pennsylvania Magazine of History Biography,v.74,no.1,pp.43-50. FILM54-65 FRAME45 | ||||
Lukens, Jesse.
Letter to John Lukens | June 15, 1769 | |||
Letter to Jesse's father John Lukens, Surveor General of Pennsylvania, describing conditions in the Wyoming Valley, where there is a dispute between settlers from Connecticut and settlers from Pennsylvania. Jesse was a surveyor. Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Philadelphia.
Assessment list, showing Benjamin Franklin's assessments; | 1769, 1774 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 1p. Copy. From film in HSP of Penna. division of public records, Harrisburg. Presented by W.J. Bell, Jr.,July 1962. FILM 54-65 FRAME 228 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista Beccaria]; | Feb. 6, 1770 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Geneve, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Acknowledges his work on atmospheric electricity. Electrical experiments. Mentions "le celebre Franklin." FILM54-61 FRAME200 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Gerrard, Mark. Estate of..
Sales at vendue by order of Mr. Richard Bache...Phila., | June 16, 1770 | 14 3/4" x 9" | ||
D. 1p. and end. General physical description: 14 3/4" x 9" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to Edward Shippen, Lancaster | Aug. 9, 1770 | 7 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Medication for Mrs. Shippen. G[eorge] W[hitefield] goes to Albany with Mr. Kirkland to preach Christ to the Indians. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to Edward Shippen, Lancaster | Sept. 24, 1770 | 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Plans to set out for the commencement [at Princeton ?]; mentions Dr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Peters, G. Whitefield, and Mrs. Witherspoon. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Wilson Peale, Mariland; | Dec. 17, 1770 | 8" x 6 1/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Relative to print of William Pitt. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798.
Flora Americae septentrionalis; | 1771 | 7 1/4" x 4 3/4" | ||
London, Ms.D. 4 leaves. "Cette liste a eté faite pour remettre a M. de Mallesherbes qui doit la donnera a M. Francklin qui luy addressera" FILM 54-66 FRAME 133 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 4 3/4" | ||||
Hancock, John, 1737-1793.
Letter to Paul Farmer; | Jan.30, 1771 | 5 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
Boston, L.S. 1p. Order to receive Mary Thompson and child into alms house. Presented by Dr. William E.Lingelbach, June 1952. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Nicola, Lewis, 1717-1807.
Letter to Charles Thomson; | Jan. 29, 1771 | See OS | ||
Northampton, Photo.of A.L.S. 21p. (from original in the Edward Hand Papers,I,folio 2, in the Historical Society of Penna.) Concerning the deluge. Presented by W.J. Bell,Jr.; Sept.1964. | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Daniel Clymer; | Feb. 18, 1771 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Middle Temple T.C. of L. 2p. His life since coming to Middle Temple about two months ago. Presented by David Amram from original in his possession, May 1955. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to David Hume | March 1, 1771 | 13x8 | ||
London, Typed L. 4p. Copy. Ohio company business. His publications. Politics. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, ca. 1736-1784.
Letter to Evert Bancker, Jr., New York; | March 27, 1771 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Thanks for pamphlet. Concerning his collection of writings. Concerning the APS Transactions. Film 38 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, ca. 1736-1784.
Letter to Evert Bancker, Jr., New York; | March 31, 1771 | 8x6-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning the death of his friend, John Smith of Burlington. Film 38 General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Hughes, Edward, Sir, ca. 1720-1794.
Letter to Joshua Sharpe; | April 28, 1771 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Sheerness, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Mr. Franklin's preparation to return to America; and proposed arrest. FILM54-61 FRAME201 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Marriage certificate of John Bartram and Elizah Howell | May 9, 1771 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript 2p. Presented by Francis D. West,1950; original at Historical society of Pennsylvania General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Phila.; | Aug. 26, 1771 | 8" x 6 1/4" | ||
Middle Temple, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Purchase of books. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Clarkson, Matthew, 1733-1800.
Receipt to Anthony Wayne for surveying lands for Franklin, Hughes and Wayne in Nova Scotia; | Sept. 12, 1771 | 8x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end. FILM54-67 FRAME 142 General physical description: 8x7-1/2 | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Phila.; | Oct. 2, 1771 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
Middle Temple, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Purchase of books. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Brooke, Richard, 1716-1783.
Will; | April 26, Oct. 4, 1771, 1775 | |||
Photo.of D.S. 3p. (from original in Maryland Hall of Records.) | ||||
Scull, William, fl. 1765.
Letter to John Lukens; | Sept. 27, 1772 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to fees due him for making surveys. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Will | Jan. 17, 1772 | 8" x 13" | ||
Typescript. 5 leaves Presented by Francis D. West,1950. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to David Hall, Philadelphia | April 1, 1772 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Forwards books and brass rule. Royal family marriage act. Trial of Clive and need to restrain the East India Company. Politics. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Scull, William, fl. 1765.
Returns made [for surveying] | June, 1772 | 2-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 2-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista] Beccaria; | Oct. 9, 1772 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Turin, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794.
Receipt to Jonathan Sargeant for salary; | June 10, 1773 | 3-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Princeton, A.D.S. 1p. and end. Presented by Morris Duane; 12/30/69. General physical description: 3-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Lukens, Jesse, 1748-1775.
Letter, Jesse Lukens | 1773 June 11 | |||
Jesse Lukens to his father John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania, detailing the bloodless Battle of Snotty Field between settlers from Connecticut and settlers from Pennsylvania during the Yankee-Pennamite War. Jesse was a surveyor himself and he participated in the battle. Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Lukens, Jesse, 1748-1775.
Letter to John Lukens | June 11, 1773 | |||
Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Spragg, Isaac.
Will; | July 14, 1773 | 12" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., D.S. 2p. Witnessed by: Robt. Aitken, Frd. Sumfield, Matth. Clarkson. Cert. Bequest to Francis Hopkinson, and his appointment as executor. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Read, Charles, 1715-1774.
Letter to Thomas Fisher; | Dec. 16, 1773 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
St. Croix, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Laments circumstances which have prevented his enjoying a life of ease. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Dredger: Machine for deepening and cleansing docks. Arthur Donaldson, inventor. 2 drawings. | 1773 | LH-B-25 Oversize | ||
Background note: Arthur Donaldson, (1734-1797) was a master machinist and millwright. Invented a machine to dredge rivers in 1773. In 1776, during the American Revolutionary War , he was commissioned to produce Chevaux de Frise , which were sunk as barriers in the Delaware River at Fort Mifflin , to block the passage of British ships. Arthur Donaldson (1734-1797) invented a dredger. He named his machine The Hippopotamus and invented it for the purpose of deepening harbors and other water passages. It is operated by a horse walking in circles to draw a crane up and down and around on a flat bottom boat. In addition to the horse, the dredger is operated by three hands maneuvering a shovel with ropes and capable of raising 60-80 tons of mud and gravel per day; it is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. "To preserve docks of sufficient depth to float loaded vessels at low water, is a matter of vast importance to trade." Pennsylvania Magazine, Vol. 1. 2 drawings. Arrangement: Previous call number: 627.3 D65 that included note: "Authority Miss Maria Knight for Arthur Donaldson 5/45" Changed to Mss.Ms Coll 200, Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 2018 November 30. Related material: See also: PNE 68 P392 v.1, 1775 and APS Minutes of March 19, 1773, July 18, 1773. | ||||
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Accounts of Treasurer Committee of Twelve with Benjamin Franklin; | 1773-1800 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of D. 2p. Presented by Willman Spawn; 1968. FILM 54-65 FRAME 250 General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Romans, Bernard, 1741-circa 1784.
Letter to Wm. and Thos. Bradford; | Feb. 28, 1774 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Desires to know if the drawings sent to Owen Biddle for the Transactions of the American society were received. His work [Concise natural history of east and west Florida] will soon be published. Orders for various books. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Richards, John.
Bond to Samuel Richards for £184.14.6; | March 29, 1774 | 13" x7 3/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 2p. and end. [Philadelphia] Printed by Robert Bell for William Woodhouse. General physical description: 13" x7 3/4" | ||||
Wright, Patience Lovell, 1725-1786.
Letter to [John] Ro[d]gers, New York; | Sept. 3, 1774 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end.in unknown hand. Concerning the public events of England and the colonies. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Mary.
Letter to Rich[ar]d Bache; | Jan. 9, 1775 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Preston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Politics; family news; mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM 54-61 FRAME 204 General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Goddard, William, 1740-1817.
To the Friends of freedom in the city of New-York...New York | May 2, 1775 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript of printed broadside 1p. Diatribe against John Foxcroft, as master of posts in North America. Presented by E. M. Riley, Sept.1951. Evans:14068 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to [Edward Shippen] | May 6, 1775 | 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Return of Dr. Franklin; news of Congress and the war. FILM54-64 FRAME209 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Rockingham, Charles Watson-Wentworth, Marquis of, 1730-1782.
Letter to ----; | July 31, 1775 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Wentworth, A.L.S. 4p. Recent actions of Americans should awaken minds of British toward more conciliatory measures. Experience should teach His Majesty that scheme to conquer America is impracticable. MICROFILM FRAME NO.662 General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732-1811.
N(evil) Maskelyne to (John) Ewing | August 4, 1775 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Greenwich, 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter from the Astronomer Royal regarding projected observatory to be erected at Philadelphia. Printed in A.P.S. Proceedings, IV, 98. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800.
Letter to ----; | Feb.15, 1776 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Has, by order of Washington, paid for ordnance being transported to camp. Business. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolutions addressed to General Lee | Feb. 15 and 17, 1776 | 13" x 8" | ||
A.D.S: Cha. Thomson, secretary; John Hancock, president. 2p. and end. Mutilated Pertain to the Committee of Congress appointed to proceed to Canada - Dr. Franklin, S. Chase and C. Carroll of Carrolltown; and instructions to Printed: Journals of the Continental congress. FILM54-66 FRAME99 General physical description: 13" x 8" | ||||
Ward, Joseph, 1737-1812.
Letter to Mrs. Elizabeth Partridge; | Jan.6, 1776 | 8" x 6 1/2" | ||
Camp At Roxbury, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Evacuation of Boston. Looks forward to a glorious peace. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Philadelphia. City Tavern.
Agreement of subscribers on debts and proceeds of the tavern; | Feb. 9, 1776 | 25x26-1/2 | ||
D.S.: John Nixon and 52 others. 1p. Parchment. Seals. General physical description: 25x26-1/2 | ||||
United States. Continental Congress. Marine Committee.
Letter to John Barry | April 11, 1776 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of L.S.: John Hancock, Robt. Morris, Richard Henry Lee, et al. 1p. and add. Relative to prize sloop Edward. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. [Catharine] Greene; | June 1, 1776 | 13" x 8 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. Return of her brother [B. Franklin]. Temple, son of Gov. Franklin, came with him. News of family and friends. FILM54-63 FRAME96 General physical description: 13" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Tilghman, James, 1716-1793.
Letter to Lady Juliana Penn; | June 10, 1776 | 8" x 13" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. His and his son's services to the Proprieters. Prospect in America gloomy. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Clymer, George, 1739-1813.
Order to John Nixon & others to pay 150£ on order to Messrs. Worral & Alisson; | June 15, 1776 | 8 1/4" x 5" | ||
D.S.: Geo. Clymer, James Biddle (?) Owen Biddle. 1p. and end. Presented by Seymour Adelman, 1947. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 5" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Declaration of Independence | June, 1776 | 14x8-1/2 | ||
Facsimile of first draft. 4p.with notations by B.Franklin and J.Adams. Artotype, E. Bierstadt, N.Y. General physical description: 14x8-1/2 | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Declaration of Independence | July 4, 1776 | See Extra OS | ||
Photograph of original document with signatures. 1p. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to [Patrick Henry] | July 16, 1776 | 8 1/4" x 13" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 4p. The Declaration of independence and its implications. Loss of Canada. Comments on exclusion of clergy from [Virginia ?] legislature. Printed: APS Lib.Bull for 1951,p.251-2-in Butterfield,L.H Dr. Rush to Governor Henry… Film No. 529 General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Winthrop, John, 1714-1779.
Letter to ----; | July 22, 1776 | 7-1/4x6 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p.,end. Xerox copy. Concerning the ranking of the APS with similar European societies. Concerning a supposed "Catalogue for the press." General physical description: 7-1/4x6 | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to [Mrs. Sarah Wayne Robinson]; | Aug. 12, 1776 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Ticonderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. Would like a letter from her husband. Sends love to the family. Introduces the bearer, Mr. Antill. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Letter to Rt. Randall | Oct. 3, 1776 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Business transactions. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Abr[aha]m Robinson, Philadelphia; | Oct. 3, 1776 | 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Tyconderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p.and add. Congratulates him on the marriage of his sister. Describes the state of the army, eagerly awaiting battle. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Council of Safety.
Commission issued to Henry Spes, | October 4, 1776 | 12 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
appointing him second lieutenant of the boat, Washington...Philadelphia, Printed D. filled in in ms. S: Tho. Wharton, junr., president, Jacob S. Howell, secretary. 1p. and end. Seal. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Captain Thomas Robinson, Fort George | Nov. 5, 1776 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
Ticonderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p.and add. Sends news of the retreat of the British. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de, 1707-1788.
Letter to Filippo Pirri, Rome | Nov. 8, 1776 | 8x6-1/4 | ||
Montbard, L.S. 6p.and add. In French. Defends his scientific theories agains those of Fortis, Spallanzani, Fontana, etc. General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Smith, William, 1727-1803.
[Astronomical notes] | 1766 | With printed vol. Call Number: 524 M45t | ||
Including astronomical observations, eclipse of the sun January 9, 1777; and eclipse of the sun June 24, 1778. 7p. Q. Manuscript. ( Mentions the American philosophical society. This manuscript document is in Mayer, J.T. Tabulae motuum solis et lunae...1770, c.1; Call Number: 524 M45t | ||||
Hutchinson, James, 1752-1793.
Diary; | Feb. 26-March 16, 1777? | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 11p. For original, see: B:H97d.1 General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Kempson, Gough Willis.
Letter to Willis Kempson | 1777 Jan. 12 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Letter from Paris by Gough Willis Kempson to his father, Willis Kempson, discussing Benjamin Franklin. G. W. Kempson seems to believe that North America is secure since Great Britain holds Canada and occupies New York and New Jersey. Believes Franklin is in Paris "in order to secure a retreat"--that is, as safe place to go when the Revolution fails. "The geater part of the world here [in Paris] thinks him [Franklin] a runaway." Geographic Name(s): United States -- History -- Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 Subject(s): Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Ab[raha]m Robinson; | April 1, 1777 | 12-1/4x8 | ||
Ticonderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p.and add. Describes his "army" and hopes of victory. General physical description: 12-1/4x8 | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
Letter to Dr. [John] Calder | July 17, 1777 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Calne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Seal. His contributions to an encyclopaedia. Religious bill just passed by Parliament. Arrival of scientific apparatus. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to John Page; | Aug. 18, 1777 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L. 2p. and title. Astronomical matters. Presented by W. B. Montague, ca. June 1924. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Unidentified.
Battle of Germantown, George Washington's Account | October 5, 1777 | 3 page(s) | OS | |
Camp near [Pennypacker's] Mill. Washington's report to Congress. Contemporary copy in unidentified hand. Typed transcript included in folder. Provenance: M2011-01. Gift of the estate of Robert L. McNeil, Jr., February 2011 | ||||
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792.
Letter to Gen. [William] Whipple; | Dec. 11, 1777 | |||
Nantes, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. (from glass negatives formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Reports on trip of the Ranger. Refers to U.S. Commissioners. Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. FILM54-65 FRAME 223 | ||||
Firman appointing an Imam to a mosque in Smyrna; | [1777] | 24-1/2x17-3/4 | Vaughan translation of text: LH-MV-D Firman appointing an Imam to a mosque in Smyrna: LH-B-25 oversize. | |
D.S. 1p.and end.and end. by J. Vaughan. In Turkish. English translation. Deposited by John P. Brown; Feb.19,1836 Cf.Minutes, p.681. Film 932 General physical description: 24-1/2x17-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.
Reflections upon the military preparations which are making at present in Scotland, for the war in America; | 1777 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
[ca.?]. D. 4p. Copy. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Mrs. Jane Collas]; | April, 1778 | |||
Coventry, Photostat of copy of L. (inc.) 3p. From copy in New England historic genealogical society. Contains also copy of letter of May 16, 1778. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom, pp.174-176. | ||||
Ettwein, John, 1721-1802.
Letter to Henry Laurens; | March 10, 1778 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Bethlehem, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Relative to passport for two of the Brethren to go to Fort Pitt and the Delaware Nation. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. Jane Collas; | May 16, 1778 | |||
Warwick, Photostat of copy of L. 4p. Mentions her brother [Dr. Franklin] and Mrs. [Catharine] Greene. From copy in New England historic genealogical society. On same sheet with letter of April 1778. | ||||
Ruault, Nicolas.
Letter to D'Hupay de Fureau, St. Catherine, Près La Tour; | June 8, 1778 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Will not write for him, but recommends Bonhomme Richard. Concerning Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME49 General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Hewes, Deborah.
Receipt to [Caleb] Gibbs for all demands against George Washington for house, furniture, etc.; | June 18, 1778 | |||
Valley Forge, Photo. of D.S. 1p. (from glass negative formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolution | Oct. 22, 1778 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
D.S: Cha. Thomson, secretary 1p. Instructions to the Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of France [B.Franklin] and the commissioners to other Courts to cultivate harmony and good understanding between various officials. Printed: Journals of Continental congress. FILM54-66 FRAME98 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Blair, John, 1732-1800.
Letter to John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich; | Nov. 24, 1778 | |||
Horton, A.L.S. 1p. Indicates that he will give his "vote for Mr. Banks to be President of the Royal Society." | ||||
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793.
Appointment letter, Louis XVI, King of France, for Marie Nicolas Defaltay to be Sous-Lieutenant of dragoons | Nov. 28, 1778 | 1 item(s) ; 9 1/4" x 13" | ||
Louis XVI, King of France, appoints Cadet Marie Nicolas Defaltay to be Sous-Lieutenant of dragoons in the Dragons de Lanay. Countersigned by a secretary at Versailles. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 13" Other Descriptive Information: Purchased in 1952. Found in 2016 in a box of printed matter. Genre(s): Appointments, Military | ||||
Logan, George, 1753-1821.
A case on gastritis as arising from dyspepsie. | [1778] | 8 1/2" x 14" | ||
Photostat of A.D.S 7p. From original - Dissertations II (1778), Royal medical society of Edinburgh. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 14" | ||||
Logan, George, 1753-1821.
[Dissertation on the small pox; | 1778 | |||
Photostat of D. 5 leaves. From original in Royal medical society of Edinburgh, Dissertations, 11,1778. | ||||
United States. Oath of allegiance.
Oaths sworn by Nathaniel Green; | 1778 | |||
Benedict Arnold; William Alexander; Arthur St. Clair; Benjamin Lincoln, Marquis de Lafayette; George Washington; Charles Lee; William Maxwell; William Smallwood; Enoch Poor; James Mitchell Varnum; John Paterson Anthony Wayne; Baron De Kalb; Lachlan McIntosh; and Baron Steuben; 1778. Photo.of printed D.filled in in ms.S. Witnessed in large part by G.Washington. 18 items. Presented by Mrs. Sioussat from the papers of Dr. St. George L. Sioussat; April 1961. | ||||
United States. Oath of allegiance.
U.S. Oathes of allegiance | 1778 | |||
Benedict Arnold; William Alexander; Arthur St. Clair; Benjamin Lincoln, Marquis de Lafayette; George Washington; Charles Lee; William Maxwell; William Smallwood; Enoch Poor; James Mitchell Varnum; John Paterson Anthony Wayne; Baron De Kalb; Lachlan McIntosh; and Baron Steuben; 1778. Photo.of printed D.filled in in ms.S. Witnessed in large part by G.Washington. 18 items. Presented by Mrs. Sioussat from the papers of Dr. St. George L. Sioussat; April 1961. | ||||
Lightfoot, John, 1735-1788.
Letter to Mr.Tofield; | Jan. 8, 1779 | |||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. [Sarah] Bache; | Jan. 17, 1779 | |||
Warwick, photostat of c. of L. 1p. 2 c. Is anxious for news of them. Hears from others about her brother [B. Franklin]. From copy in Yale university library. Printed:Van Doren Franklin-Mecom,p.187. FILM54-65 FRAME 69 | ||||
Poole, William.
Will; | Feb. 6, 1779 | |||
Photo.of D.S. 5p. From original in Public Archives Commission, Dover, Del. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolutions | Feb. 25, 1779 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
D.S: Cha. Thomson, secy. 2p. and end. For the raising of five companies of rangers to protect the frontiers of Pennsylvania from the savages. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Bertholon, Pierre, 1741-1800.
Description of memoir on medical electricity; | March 7, 1779 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. and note by La Tourrette. In French. | ||||
Garanger, Louis.
Summary of the memorial relative to the establishment and instruction of a corps of bombardiers | [1779 March-May] | 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
ca. A (?)D. 5p. Mentions Dr. Franklin and M. du Coudray. (May have been sent to Gen. Washington or Gen. Knox; cf. references in index to Garanger in Fitzpatrick) FILM 54-64 FRAME 201 General physical description: 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Greene, William, 1731-1809.
Letter to Major Gen. Greene; | April 26, 1779 | |||
Providence, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. Relative to marching orders for Gen. Glover's troops. From original in possession of the Henry E. Huntington library. | ||||
Letter to L. W. Stockton; June 10, 1779 | ||||
Freehauff, Daniel.
Letter to Owen Biddle, Philadelphia; | June 30, 1779 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of ALS 1p. and add., end. Forwards observations on eclipse of the moon for him to show the APS if deemed worthy. Refers to Rittenhouse. Original in Owen Biddle Papers, Friends Hist. Library, Swarthmore College. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Richard Bache | July 21, 1779 | |||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Pass issued to Mr. Burchsdorff, of the German convention troops | Aug. 25, 1779 | |||
Photo. of A.D.S. 1p. (from original in possession of the Century Association, N.Y.) | ||||
Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Mumford; | Aug. 28, 1779 | 9" x 7" | ||
Highlands, A.L.S. 4p., end. and enc. Election of members of Congress; encloses a list of nominees. Objections to actions of present members, including the opposition to the recall of Arthur Lee. General physical description: 9" x 7" | ||||
Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799.
Promissory note; | Sept. 4, 1779 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. In French. | ||||
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792.
Letter to Robert Morris; | Oct. 13, 1779 | 7" x 9 1/4" | ||
Amsterdam, Facsimile of A.L.S. 4p. News of his activities including the battle between the Bon Homme Richard and the Serapis on Sept. 23; mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM54-65 FRAME 71 General physical description: 7" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Madison, James, 1749-1812.
Letter to David Rittenhouse; | November, 1779 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
William & Mary College, Virginia, A.Dr, of L.S. 4p. Transmits observations on the climate. Cause of aurora borealis; quotes Dr. Franklin on that and on body heat. Transmits barometrical observations by Mr. Jefferson. Note: Reverend James Madison of William and Mary College, not President James Madison, as identified by Dr. Thomas Shachtman, 9/20/2012. FILM 54-60 199 FRAME 429 13 General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Miscellaneous papers | 1779-1780 | |||
Photostats of D. 4 items. (made from photostats in possession of F.D.West.) Pertaining to Bartram's estate. Presented by F.D.West; 1955. | ||||
Kirwan, Richard, 1733-1812.
Letter to Adam[o] Fabroni, Florence; | Jan. 28, 1780 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. Scientific news of London. Refers to cement, Royal Society, Crell, Priestley, etc. On same sheet is letter from Magellan to Fabroni; Feb. 4, 1780. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Murray, John, 1742-1793.
Letter to J. Bell, Edinburgh; | Jan. 29, 1780 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Book account Presented by Edgar R. McCorkle. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to [Adamo Fabroni] | Feb. 4, 1780 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. In French. Concerning chemistry and air. Refers to Fontana and Scopoli. His work on barometers. On same sheet as Kirwan to A.Fabroni; Jan. 28, 1780. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818.
Letter to [Elbridge Gerry] | March 13, 1780 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Braintree, Typed L. 1p Copy. Would like to know why John Jay's name was placed before that of John Adams on list of A.P.S. From original in Penna.State Library, Harrisburg. Photo.in H.S.P. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Act Incorporating the American Philosophical Society, photocopy. | 1780 March 15 | box 2 Oversize | ||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista] Beccaria; | March 28, 1780 | 5 1/2" x 8" | ||
Geneve, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Seal. Introduces Mr. Trembley General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821.
Letter to Simeon Deane | April 7, 1780 | 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||
Passy, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Shipment of medicines and drugs. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes (extract) authorizing Josiah Hewes and Joseph Stanbury to obtain safe passage for books from New York | April 11, 1780 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
A.D.S.: Andrew Robeson, Secy. 1p.and end. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
Letter to Mrs. [Abigail] Adams; | April 17, 1780 | 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.Dr. of L.S. with initials 4p. Comments on the press notice concerning Mr. Adams' election to the APS; difference in titles. Mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM54-64 FRAME 146 General physical description: 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Lacoste.
Swanwick, John, 1740-1798.
Morphy Auctions.
Inventory of the estate of Juan de Miralles | May 9-10, 1780 | 16 page(s) | ||
ADS, 16 pp. Juan de Miralles was the first Spanish consul to the United States, sent from Cuba in 1777. He rented John Penn's old house on Spruce Street and the country estate Mount Pleasant, which had belonged to Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold. Miralles died while visiting Washington's army at Morristown. At the behest of executors Robert Morris and Fancisco Rendon, an inventory of both properties was made by John Swanwick and "Lacoste." Corporate Name(s): Morphy Auctions Subject(s): Miralles, Juan de Access digital object: | ||||
France. Bureau général des Poudres & Salpétres à Marseille.
Receipt for gunpowder; | June 14, 1780 | 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms. 1p. In French. Was this for the American revolutionary forces? General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Milne, Colin, 1743-1815.
Letter to Dear Sir | July 4, 1780 | |||
Deptford, A.L.S. 2p. Speaks of the "illiberal attack upon my Sermons...[by] an anonymous Assassin of my own profession..." | ||||
Letter to -- | Sept. 20, 1780 | |||
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801.
Pass issued to John Anderson; | Sept. 22, 1780 | 10" x 7" | ||
Head Quarters, Robinsons, Facsimile of A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 10" x 7" | ||||
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804.
Letter to [Henry Laurens]; | Sept., 1780 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
L.in hand of J.Vaughan. 6p. Copy. (see J.Vaughan. Day book; 1783, pp.18ff.) Concerning Major André. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Ab[raha]m Robinson; | Oct. 1, 1780 | 13-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Photostat of A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning Arnold and his perfidy. War around West Point. General physical description: 13-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
United States. Continental Loan Office.
Promissory note to William Webb; | Nov. 10, 1780 | 4x8-3/4 | ||
Printed D.S.: F.Hopkinson,Treasr.of Loans and countersigned by Tho.Smith. 1p.and end.Wm.Webb and John Still---(?). General physical description: 4x8-3/4 | ||||
Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus Conrad, 1750-1801.
Letter to David Rittenhouse | Dec. 15, 1780 | 8 3/4" x 10" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. Mutilated. Order to pay George Evans for the collation for the president. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to Jean Fabroni, Florence | Dec. 20, 1780 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Current scientific events. Magnesium. Refers to John Fothergill, the Royal Society, James Watt, Joseph Priestley, Richard Kirwan and Benjamin Vaughan. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
United States. Treasurer of Loans.
Loan office bill, issued to Isaac Coxe | Dec. 30, 1780 | 8" x 4" | ||
Printed D. filled in, S: F. Hopkinson. Drawn on "Dr. Benjamin Franklin, or the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of North-America, at the Court of Versailles." 1p. and end. FILM 54-61 FRAME 205 General physical description: 8" x 4" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Sarah Bache; | 1780 | |||
ca.]. Photostat of c. of L. 2p. incom. 2 c, Izard's accusations against Franklin. Family news. Mentions Mrs. Greene. From copy in Yale university library. printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom,pp.201-204. FILM54-65 FRAME 73 | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
[Loan slip in the form of a promissory note] | 1780 | 2 1/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. Books borrowed by Benjamin Rush, May - Aug. 1780. General physical description: 2 1/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Laws, statutes, etc..
Acts of the Pennsylvania legislature concerning the American philosophical society; | 1780-1843 | |||
Photostats of D. 12p. (from original in Harrisburg.) | ||||
Biddle, James, 1731-1797.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Caernarvon; | Jan.1, 1781 | 8" x 6 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Invitation to visit. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Withering, William, 1741-1799.
Letter to Mr. Rathbone, Jr., Liverpool; | Feb. 16, 1781 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Birmingham, Typed L. 2p. Copy. Xerox copy. Experiments on phlogiston and oxygen. Refers to fellow scientists and experiments. Refers to Joseph Priestley. On same sheet is letter from Withering to George Robinson; Oct. 14, 1798. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Hanson, John, 1715-1783.
Thanksgiving Proclamation | March 19, 1781 | 3 page(s) | ||
Proclamation by Congress setting apart a day of thanksgiving and prayer for protection against enemies in the "sixth year of independence." Asks God to bless our "illustrious ally" [i.e., France], comfort prisoners, protect the commander-in-chief, and establish peace in all borders. Also signed by Charles Thomson, secretary. A typed transcript is included in the folder. Provenance: M2011-01. Gift of the estate of Robert L. McNeil, Jr., February 2011. McNeil acquired the document from Sotheby's in 1976. | ||||
Jay, John, 1745-1829.
Letter to M. [Ferdinand] Grand; | April 30, 1781 | 8" x 11 1/2" | ||
Madrid, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Seal. Contains French translation. Has drawn a bill of 487, 320 livres in favor of the Marquis de Yranda; has advised Dr. Franklin of this. FILM54-61 FRAME206 General physical description: 8" x 11 1/2" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | May 19, 1781 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Letter-press copy. Business of the Board of Longitude. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792.
Letter to John Page | June 4, 1781 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. with initials. 2p. Arrival of French fleet at Martinique. Dr. Franklin and French court plotting against Mr. J. Adams. FILM54-61 FRAME207 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Wharton, Samuel, 1732-1800.
Letter to Owen Biddle | June 29, 1781 | |||
Xerox of A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p. From original in Owen Biddle papers, Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College. Asks him to present to the APS for Jan Ingenhousz, Experiments upon Vegetables, etc. Presented by W.J.Bell, Jr., Nov. 23, 1966. | ||||
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818.
Letter to [Elbridge Gerry] | July 20, 1781 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" |