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1	Author:	Fox, George, 1759-1828	Add
	Title:	George Fox letterbook, 1786-1797
	Dates:	1786-1797
	Abstract:	This letter book contains the correspondence of George Fox, a prominent Philadelphian and associate of William Temple Franklin, for the years 1786-1797. Fox corresponded with William Temple Franklin extensively and discussed financial and political matters. Lands owned by Franklin and Fox in western Pennsylvania were frequently discussed, as were other investments and speculations. For much of this period, Franklin was in Europe and Fox served as Franklin's business representative in Pennsylvania. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F832
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Land and Speculation
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Real property -- Pennsylvania.

2	Author:	Various authors	Add
	Title:	Deeds, 1703-1798, for land in Pennsylvania
	Dates:	1703-1798
	Abstract:	The Deed Collection is a miscellaneous assortment of land deeds and indentures from Pennsylvania. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.974.8.D363
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Land and Speculation \| Pennsylvania History
	Genre:	Legal Records \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Deeds -- Pennsylvania.

3	Author:	Mifflin family.	Add
	Title:	Mifflin family papers, 1772-1851
	Dates:	1772-1851
	Abstract:	The Mifflin Family Papers consists of various documents relating to property the family owned and estates of descendants. The deed collection includes some that represent the estate of the Penn family. Also included in the collection is a plan for the Susquehanna and Tioga Turnpike. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.M586.f
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Land and Speculation
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Legal Records

4	Author:	unknown	Add
	Title:	William Tilghman papers, 1771-1838
	Dates:	1771-1838
	Abstract:	This collection consists of two different holdings. B.T45.2 is a small, bound volume that contains receipts from his checkbook. The second part of the collection is slightly richer and contains correspondence and receipts relating to the Tilghman family's various business interests. Land holdings and legal proceedings are discussed. Most of the correspondence dates to before 1800. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.T45
	Extent:	58 item(s)
	Topics:	Land and Speculation \| Law
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Courts. \| Law.

5	Author:	unknown	Add
	Title:	Papers of American Loyalists, 1782-1798
	Dates:	1782-1798
	Abstract:	The Loyalist Collection contains ten documents that pertain to the interests and affairs of American Loyalists after the American Revolution. The items convey the grievances of Loyalists, particularly merchants. The documents of relate to how the states treated Loyalists and their property after the Revolution. Most of the documents are either official government documents or formal reports. Reports by the Committee of American Merchants, a Loyalists group that formed in Britain after the war, are included as are records relating to the disposition of Penn family interests in Pennsylvania. Also of note is a multi-page, loose-leaf list of loyalists and their claims on the British treasury for services rendered during the war. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.973.314.L95
	Extent:	10 item(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Colonial Politics \| Government Affairs \| Land and Speculation
	Genre:	Legal Records \| Official Government Documents and Records \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	American loyalists. \| Commerce.

6	Author:	Fox family	Add
	Title:	William Temple Franklin-Charles Pemberton Fox Legal Records
	Dates:	1692-1881
	Abstract:	This portion of the Fox Family Collection at the APS contains information on their land holdings in western and northern Pennsylvania during the 19th century, some of which relate to the interests of William Temple Franklin. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F86L
	Extent:	2 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Land and Speculation \| Law \| Surveying and Maps
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Legal Records \| Maps and Surveys
	Subjects:	Real property -- Pennsylvania

7	Author:	Clymer, George, 1739-1813	Add
	Title:	George Clymer Papers, 1745-1848
	Dates:	1745-1848
	Abstract:	This small collection contains just twenty-seven documents relating to the life of George Clymer, one of the most prominent politicians in revolutionary Philadelphia. The majority of the collection dates to after Clymer's death and relates to his estate, beginning first with his will dated January 22, 1813. There are a few documents written by Clymer in the collection. The most notable one may be a long letter from Clymer that discusses education, particularly mathematics and mathematicians. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.C625
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Education \| Land and Speculation \| Marriage and Family Life
	Genre:	Educational Material \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Estate -- Valuation \| Finance,Personal \| Patents -- Pennsylvania \| Power of Attorney -- Pennsylvania \| Trust indentures-United States