Resources in Early American History

Author:	Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813	Requires cookie*
Title:	Benjamin Rush correspondence, 1759-1813
Dates:	1759-1813
Abstract:	This collection of Benjamin Rush Papers was compiled by Lyman Butterfield for his biography of Rush. The papers are photocopies of Rush's correspondence. View finding aid for a full description
Call #:	Mss.B.R89p
Extent:	2.5 Linear Feet
Topics:	African American \| Early National Politics \| Medicine \| Religion
Genre:	General Correspondence \| Political Correspondence \| Research Records and Reports
Subjects:	Abolitionists. \| African American churches \| African Americans -- Religion \| Medicine. \| Slavery. \| Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.

Author:	Voight family.	Requires cookie*
Title:	Voight family papers 1788-1839
Dates:	1788-1839
Abstract:	The Voight Collection is a relatively small collection reflecting the interests of this Philadelphia family of clockmakers. It has documents relating to the property owned by the Voight family and their business interests. There is a series of documents relating to scales that banks asked the Voights to make. There is also a detailed order from Elias Boudinot, director of the U.S. Mint, on what to do should the Mint be closed because of fever. View finding aid for a full description
Call #:	Mss.B.V87
Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Early National Politics \| Philadelphia History
Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Miscellaneous
Subjects:	Banks and banking -- Equipment and supplies. \| Real property -- Pennsylvania. \| Scales (Weighing instruments) -- Pennsylvania. \| Weights and measures. \| Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.

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