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1	Author:	Gérard de Rayneval, J.-M. (Joseph-Mathias), 1736-1812	Requires cookie*
	Title:	On the freedom of the seas, [n.d.]
	Dates:	n.d.
	Abstract:	Although Du Ponceau is most well-known today for his work in Native American linguistics, the Du Ponceau Collection includes a significant amount of correspondence from Du Ponceau's legal career in the nineteenth century (B D92p). This volume on the freedom of the seas reflects Du Ponceau's legal work in international trade. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.341.3.R21o
	Extent:	3 volume(s)
	Topics:	International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Legal Records \| Manuscript Essays \| Miscellaneous
	Subjects:	Freedom of the seas. \| Maritime law. \| War, Maritime (International law)

2	Author:	Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Sea terms in different languages, [n.d.]
	Dates:	n.d.
	Abstract:	The Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Collection has a wide array of material. This entry refers to a dictionary of terms relating to the sea and seafaring (359.03 D92). This portion likely reflected both Du Ponceau's personal interest in linguistics and his career as a lawyer who specialized in international law and trade. This volume include terms from French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Danish. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.359.03.D92
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Language Material \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Language and languages \| Philology.

3	Author:	Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Collection
	Dates:	1781-1844
	Abstract:	The Peter Stephen Du Ponceau Collection has a wide array of material. This entry refers to his correspondence. Although Du Ponceau is most well-known today for his work in Native American linguistics, the Du Ponceau Collection includes a significant amount of correspondence from Du Ponceau's legal career in the nineteenth century (B D92p). As a practicing lawyer often working on trade issues, his correspondence also includes large collection of business news and legal affairs happening in Philadelphia. Most of these documents are from cases Du Ponceau worked on, and many of these cases involve international trade and merchant concerns. One of the more interesting case files includes a brief on whether or not the family of a mariner lost at sea can recover lost wages. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.D92p
	Extent:	0.5 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Admiralty -- United States \| Indians of North America -- Languages \| Law -- United States -- History -- 19th century \| Maritime law -- United States \| Merchant mariners -- United States \| Silk

4	Author:	New Hampshire.Admiralty Court.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Lusanna Prize Case Records
	Dates:	1777 - 1778
	Abstract:	Although the record states that this bound volume contains the proceedings of the controversial Admiralty Courts for New Hampshire, the court cases brought before it cover all of New England, especially Massachusetts. The records in this volume date from 1775 to 1778 and involve a single case brought against Elisha Doane from Wellfleet. A variety of evidence is included in this case, including copies of letters, cargo manifests, depositions, and court proceedings. The case appears to have continued until 1778. The last page is signed by Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress, who reports that the case files were sent to him, but he does not know why. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.973.3.N41
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| International Trade. \| Law \| Military History
	Genre:	Legal Records
	Subjects:	Admiralty \| Lusanna (Vessel) -- Trials, litigation, etc. \| Privateering -- New Hampshire \| Prize-courts -- New Hampshire \| Prizes -- Cases

5	Author:	Price, Eli K. (Eli Kirk), 1797-1884	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Eli K. (Eli Kirk) Price papers, 1820-1853
	Dates:	1820-1853
	Abstract:	Eli Price was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who became a member of the APS in 1854. This small manuscript collection is primarily related to his legal career and financial dealings. Court records and other legal documents comprise much of the collection. There are other types of documents as well, including some correspondence about international trade, business, and politics. The most notable letters include one to Daniel Webster regarding patent applications, a series of letters on lobbying efforts to reduce the tariffs on teas coming from Asia, and an essay by Price on the "impolicy" of slavery that he delivered to the "association formed for the education of men of colour." View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P926
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	African American \| Early National Politics \| Education \| International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records \| Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Commercial law -- United States. \| Personal property. \| Real property.