Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Leacock, John,1729-1802.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Leacock commonplace book
	Dates:	1768-1781
	Abstract:	This is the commonplace book of John Leacock, a prominent Philadelphian. Its MOLE description is very detailed and complete. The entries touch on a wide range of subjects and topics, including medicine, politics, poetry, literature, social life, and food and drink. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.L463
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Literature, Arts, and Culture
	Genre:	Commonplace Book \| Miscellaneous
	Subjects:	Agriculture -- Pennsylvania \| Grapes \| Silversmiths -- Pennsylvania \| Stamp Act, 1765 \| United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 \| Viticulture -- Pennsylvania \| Yellow fever

2	Author:	Lloyd, Thomas, 1756-1827	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Thomas Lloyd commonplace book, 1789-1796
	Dates:	1789-1796
	Abstract:	The Thomas Lloyd Collection is a slender volume that is part account book, part notebook, part commonplace book, and part diary. Although its cover describes it as a "letter book," there are only a few copies of letters inside. Llyod was the first recorder of Congress, who later found himself imprisoned in Newgate Prison in London for debt. This volume covers Lloyd's period in London, as he failed in his publishing ventures and spent time in prison. Among the items recorded was a proposal to develop textile manufacturing in the United States. There are also examples of shorthand. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.L774
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Americans Abroad
	Genre:	Commonplace Book \| Miscellaneous \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Publishers and publishing. \| Textile industry -- England.

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