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1	Author:	Williams, Henry Jonathan,1791-	Add
	Title:	A brief account of the family of General Jonathan Williams, 1751-1815
	Dates:	1873
	Abstract:	Compiled in 1873, this slender volume contains Henry Jonathan Williams' personal remembrances of and family records relating to General Jonathan Williams, a nephew of Benjamin Franklin and chief of the Army Corp of Engineers. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.929.2.W672
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Engineering \| Military History
	Genre:	Family Correspondence \| Manuscript Essays

2	Author:	Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815	Add
	Title:	Jonathan Williams Papers
	Dates:	1763-1802
	Abstract:	The Jonathan Williams Papers contain Williams' correspondence, often of a personal nature, from the 1788-1803. This collection adds primary source materials to the H.J. Williams collection, which consists of genealogical material on the Williams family. Jonathan Williams was one of Benjamin Franklin's nephews. He attained high positions in the United States military and helped found West Point. The bulk of Jonathan Williams's papers contain letters from William Alexander to Jonathan Williams. Alexander was his father-in-law. Topics discussed include business, legal, and of course family affairs. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.W6765
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Engineering \| Law \| Military History
	Genre:	Family Correspondence \| Legal Records \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	Wine and wine making

3	Author:	Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820	Add
	Title:	Opinion On A Project For Removing the Obstructions To A Ship Navigation To Georgetown, Col.
	Dates:	1812
	Abstract:	This volume from Thomas Jefferson's personal library contains a series of pamphlets dealing with internal improvements that Jefferson bound together. The earliest and first one in the series dates to 1812 and is by Benjamin Latrobe. There are also official state reports on internal improvements, most notably from New York, and one from France and another from Great Britain. One of the pamphlets has detailed sketches of canal boats. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.626.L35o
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Engineering \| International Trade. \| Science and technology \| Trade
	Genre:	Printed Material

4	Author:	New York (State). Canal Commissioners	Add
	Title:	New York (State). Canal Commissioners. Records
	Dates:	1825-1826
	Abstract:	This collection contains official documents and correspondence of the New York State Canal Commission for the years 1825-1826. Although a small collection, it does contain some interesting documents, including correspondence among officials who discuss building new canals, a petition from inhabitants near Seneca Lake that offers their opinion on the best route for a canal near them, and official reports of the commissioners. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.629.9.N47d
	Extent:	7 volume(s)
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Colony and State Specific History \| Engineering \| Government Affairs \| Trade
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Miscellaneous \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Canals -- New York (State)

5	Author:	Seybert, Adam,1773-1825.	Add
	Title:	Adam Seybert commonplace book, 1810
	Dates:	1810
	Abstract:	Adam Seybert's large commonplace book captures his varied interests. Seybert was an American engineer who was educated in Europe. The content often reflects his interests in engineering and current affairs, such as notes on canals or on population growth. Among other things discussed are: cotton policy, American independence, profiles of individuals, descriptions of foreign countries and cities, and the military. Included in the book is a watercolor of Quebec with details on the Battle of Abraham in 1759. Much of the data is taken from other sources, and Seybert often cites where he got the information. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.Se95
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Engineering \| Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Military History \| Science and technology
	Genre:	Commonplace Book \| Sketchbooks
	Subjects:	Agriculture \| Commerce. \| Finance. \| Transportation. \| Weights and measures.

6	Author:	Baldwin, Loammi, 1780-1838	Add
	Title:	Loammi Baldwin diary, 9 September 1823 - 29 November 1823
	Dates:	1823
	Abstract:	The Diary of Loammi Baldwin (September 9 – November 29, 1823) chronicles a portion of Baldwin's trip to Europe where he observed European canals and other internal improvements. Baldwin was a leading civil engineer in antebellum America, and he traveled to Europe to learn about tested methods and good practices that he could bring back to America. The journal begins with Baldwin departing London for Dover and follows his trip through Holland and France. The diary contains numerous sketches of machinery, including carriages, canals, locks, boats, and steam-engine parts. There are also observations on European cities, towns, and customs. Many of the canal sketches are elaborate and detailed. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B189
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| Business and Skilled Trades \| Engineering \| International Travel \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Art \| Scientific Data \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Canals -- Belgium. \| Canals -- Design and construction. \| Canals -- England. \| Canals -- France. \| Canals -- Netherlands. \| Technology - History

7	Author:	Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809	Add
	Title:	Colonel Richard Gimbel Collection of Thomas Paine Papers
	Dates:	1692 - Circa 1921
	Abstract:	The Thomas Paine Collection is a very rich and diverse collection. Much of the early material is from Paine to others. The later material contains significant documents that Richard Gimbel Collected from the early national period (after 1800) that do not involve Paine but may be of interest to researchers of that period. Included in the documents are notes on Common Sense, letters on courtship and love, the American Revolution, and letters relating to his time in France after the Revolution. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P165
	Extent:	176 items
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Americans Abroad \| Colonial Politics \| Early National Politics \| Engineering \| International Affairs \| Marriage and Family Life \| Printing and Publishing \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Bridges -- 18th century \| France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815 \| Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1789-1820 \| Ireland -- Foreign relations \| Lotteries -- New York (State) \| New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel -- 18th century \| Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 \| Roofing, Slate \| Schuylkill River Bridge \| United States -- Politics and government -- Revolution, 1775-1783