Resources in Early American History

Author:	Law Academy of Philadelphia.	Requires cookie*
Title:	Opinion book A: opinions delivered before the Law Academy of Philadelphia by the provost and vice provost, 1820-1822
Dates:	1820-1822
Abstract:	The opinion book consists of various debates held and delivered before the Provost and Vice Provost of the Law Academy of Philadelphia. The Law Academy was a precursor to formal law. Peter Du Ponceau was the provost of the Academy and most of the opinions are signed by him. This volume was likely his notebook. View finding aid for a full description
Call #:	Mss.340.7.L41
Extent:	1 volume(s)
Topics:	Education \| Law
Genre:	Educational Material \| Manuscript Essays
Subjects:	Law -- Study and teaching. \| Law schools. \| Moot courts.

Author:	Parker, Ely Samuel, 1828-1895	Requires cookie*
Title:	Ely Samuel Parker Papers
Dates:	1794-1946
Abstract:	The Ely Parker Collection is a large and rich amalgamation of documents relating to the New York Seneca and to Ely Parker's own life. View finding aid for a full description
Call #:	Mss.497.3.P223
Extent:	3.5 Linear Feet
Topics:	Education \| Government Affairs \| Language and Linguistics \| Law \| Military History \| Native America \| Religion \| Science and technology
Genre:	General Correspondence \| Language Material \| Manuscript Essays \| Native American Materials \| Official Government Documents and Records
Subjects:	Canals -- New York (State) \| Engineers -- New York (State) \| Freemasons -- New York (State) \| Iroquois Indians \| Ogden Land Company \| Seneca Indians -- Missions \| Seneca Indians -- New York (State) \| Seneca Indians -- Religion \| Seneca language \| Society of Friends -- Relations with Indians \| Tonawanda Indian Reservation (N.Y.)

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.

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