Subject• | Abolition, emancipation, freedom |
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| • | Admiralty |
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| • | Agriculture |
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| • | Agriculture -- United States. |
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| • | American Philosophical Society |
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| • | American loyalists. |
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| • | Animal magnetism. |
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| • | Architecture |
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| • | Armies, Colonial. |
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| • | Astronomy |
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| • | Aurora (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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| • | Balloons -- Early works to 1800 |
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| • | Barns. |
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| • | Bees. |
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| • | Botany |
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| • | Boundaries, State. |
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| • | Bowdoin College |
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| • | Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 |
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| • | Breeding. |
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| • | Bridges -- 18th century |
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| • | British Landing at Head of Elk, Maryland, 1777 |
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| • | Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 |
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| • | Business and politics -- Pennsylvania. |
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| • | Canals. |
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| • | Cemeteries -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
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| • | Chemistry |
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| • | Commerce. |
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| • | Courts-martial and courts of inquiry |
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| • | Craven Street Gazette |
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| • | Criminal law. |
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| • | Delaware Indians |
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| • | Diplomacy. |
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| • | Diseases |
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| • | Dueling. |
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| • | Electricity |
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| • | Electricity -- Early works to 1800 |
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| • | Epidemics -- United States |
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| • | Ethics -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1850 |
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| • | Finance. |
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| • | Fishing -- America |
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| • | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 |
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| • | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815 |
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| • | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
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| • | Fungi. |
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| • | Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787 |
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| • | Gardening -- United States. |
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| • | Genealogies |
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| • | Genealogy. |
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| • | Germantown, Battle of, 1777 |
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| • | Germantown, Battle of, 1778 |
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| 1 | Author: | Berny, Pierre Jean Paul, Chevalier de | Add | | Title: | L'Oeil du Maitre
| | | Dates: | 1778 | | | Abstract: | "L'Oeil du Maitre" is a treatise on governance written by Pierre Berny, a well-known Frenchman in the eighteenth century. During the Seven Years' War, he served in Germany. After retiring in 1757, he established a school in Brussels and gained a reputation as a master draftsman. Berny sent this manuscript to Benjamin Franklin in February 1778, when Franklin was in France as the American envoy. This bound volume, although handwritten, is formatted in such a way as to give this essay the appearance of a pamphlet.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.354.B45 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | | | Genre: | Foreign Language | Manuscript Essays | | | Subjects: | Kings and rulers -- Duties | Political science -- Early works to 1800 | |
2 | Author: | Savile, George, Sir, 1726-1784 | Add | | Title: | Sir George Savile papers, 1761-1782
| | | Dates: | 1761-1782 | | | Abstract: | This collection of Sir George Savile correspondence contains a small but content rich group of documents relating to the American Revolution. The documents reflect the imperial point of view on American affairs. The collection includes correspondence between Savile and imperial officials, a memorandum on crushing the American Revolution, an analysis on the North American trade, and some documents from the colonies that protested imperial policies. All of the documents are photocopies of originals held elsewhere.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.Sa92 | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | | | Genre: | Official Government Documents and Records | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Commerce. | Fishing -- America | Trapping -- America. | |
3 | Author: | Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792 | Add | | Title: | Account of the robbery of the papers of Arthur Lee, American agent at Berlin, June 26, 1777 - July 5, 1777
| | | Dates: | June 26, 1777 - July 5, 1977 | | | Abstract: | Arthur Lee served as the American agent in Berlin, where he represented U.S. interests to the court of the King of Prussia, Frederick. The collection consists of a series of documents relating to the robbery of Arthur Lee's papers in Berlin, most likely by an English agent. The documents are in both German and French. The documents include depositions and interviews that cast the blame for the theft on an English agent and a servant. Information on this event can be found in the Franklin Papers and The Life of Arthur Lee.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.3.Ac2 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Diplomatic History | | | Genre: | Diplomatic Material | | | Subjects: | Criminal law. | |
4 | Author: | Bowen, Thomas Bartholomew | Add | | Title: | Thomas Bartholomew Bowen Orderly Book
| | | Dates: | October 12, 1780 - November 11, 1780 | | | Abstract: | This orderly book tracks the orders, actions, and status of the Thomas Bowen's Company of the Pennsylvania Ninth Regiment, which was part of the Continental Army, from October 12 to November 11, 1780. The book contains a daily record of orders and movements the company took while in New Jersey. There are many references to courts martial trials. The orderly book also records actions taken by Commander-in-Chief, meaning George Washington. Finally, in the front and rear of the book are records on troop strength and supply levels.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.3.B67 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Military History | | | Genre: | Military Records | | | Subjects: | Courts-martial and courts of inquiry | |
5 | Author: | Mead, S. B. | Add | | Title: | Perth Amboy (N.J.). Council of War
| | | Dates: | 1776 | | | Abstract: | This bound volume contains a series of documents relating to a Council of War held at Perth Amboy on September 17, 1776 in the midst of the War for Independence. During the Council, Hugh Mercer, serving as President of the Council, recommended an attack on Staten Island. Some of the documents date to the nineteenth century and involve the conveyance of the material to the APS from Hugh Mercer Jr.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.3.P43 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Military History | | | Genre: | Military Records | |
7 | Author: | Sullivan, Thomas, 1755- | Add | | Title: | Journal of the operations of the American War
| | | Dates: | 1778-1779 | | | Abstract: | In beautiful script, these two volumes track the history of Thomas Sullivan, a non-commissioned British soldier, during his time fighting in the American Revolution. Sullivan's journal records the evacuation of Boston, the New Jersey campaign, and the occupation of Philadelphia. Sullivan often gives detailed accounts of various towns he visits, such as Halifax, Boston, Princeton, and Brunswick. The journal ends in 1778, when Sullivan deserted the British Army and joined the Continental Army, serving under Nathanael Greene.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.3.Su5 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Military History | | | Genre: | Autobiography | Diaries | Military Records | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | Subjects: | Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 | Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 | Germantown, Battle of, 1778 | Great Britain. Army -- Regiment of Foot, 49th (1743- ) | Irish -- United States | Long Island, Battle of, 1776 | Monmouth, Battle of, 1778 | New Jersey Campaign, 1776-1777 | Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778 | Red Bank, Battle of, 1777 | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1776-1783 | White Plains, Battle of, 1776 | |
9 | Author: | Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 | Add | | Title: | William Temple Franklin appointment books: diaries, 1785-1803
| | | Dates: | 1785-1803 | | | Abstract: | This collection of William Temple Franklin material contains copies, often typescript, of Benjamin Franklin's grandson, who also served as his secretary in France. Some but not all of the originals are housed in the APS already. These documents contain annotations of Claude-Anne Lopes, the former editor of the Benjamin Franklin Papers.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.F86d.tr | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Diplomatic History | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Diaries | |
10 | Author: | Lloyd, Thomas, 1756-1827 | Add | | Title: | Thomas Lloyd commonplace book, 1789-1796
| | | Dates: | 1789-1796 | | | Abstract: | The Thomas Lloyd Collection is a slender volume that is part account book, part notebook, part commonplace book, and part diary. Although its cover describes it as a "letter book," there are only a few copies of letters inside. Llyod was the first recorder of Congress, who later found himself imprisoned in Newgate Prison in London for debt. This volume covers Lloyd's period in London, as he failed in his publishing ventures and spent time in prison. Among the items recorded was a proposal to develop textile manufacturing in the United States. There are also examples of shorthand.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.L774 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | | | Genre: | Commonplace Book | Miscellaneous | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | Subjects: | Publishers and publishing. | Textile industry -- England. | |
12 | Author: | Dupré, Augustin, 1748-1833 | Add | | Title: | Drawings and matrices of medals relating to the American Revolution and the United States
| | | Dates: | n.d. | | | Abstract: | Augstin Dupre was a prominent artist in eighteenth century France. This collection consists of a series of medals, sketches, and engravings that commemorate the American Revolution that the U.S. commissioned Dupre to create. The collection includes sketches and medals commemorating Daniel Morgan, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and "American liberty." Perhaps the most important sketch and medal is that of the American Eagle, which served as the basis for the official American eagle and was placed on the $10 gold coin in 1795. The dates of Dupre's work range from the 1780s to the 1790s. Aside from the collection's artistic value, the detailed sketches and splash medals provide material artifacts from the printing industry and culture of commemoration of the 18th century.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.737.44.D92 | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | International Affairs | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | |
13 | Author: | Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862 | Add | | Title: | Recollections of my acquaintance with deceased members of the American Philosophical Society, 1862
| | | Dates: | 1862 | | | Abstract: | The Samuel Breck Collection consists of two separately-cataloged, bound volumes. The first, "Historical Sketch of the Continental Bills of Credit, from 1775 to 1781, with Specimens thereof" (332.5 B74h), is a long manuscript essay on Continental Bills of credit from 1775 – 1781, which reflects Breck's interest in historical matters. The second volume is a handwritten account of Breck at 92 years old reminiscing on prominent APS members he had met.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.920.B74 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Philadelphia History | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Manuscript Essays | |
16 | Author: | Unidentified | Add | | Title: | Revolutionary War letter
| | | Dates: | 1777 | | | Abstract: | This long letter, dated January 6, 1777, discussed contentions within a Presbyterian Synod in Lonehead, Scotland. Although there may be some vague references to the American Revolution, the content of the letter is primarily aimed at the Synod and its policies. The letter criticizes the current minister and opposes the King's request for a fast day. Arguably, the opposition to the fast day could be interpreted as giving support to the American revolutionaries.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.315.L56 | | | Extent: | 1 item(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Beyond Early America | Religion | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Political Correspondence | |
20 | Author: | Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817 | Add | | Title: | Ebenezer Hazard papers, 1766-1813
| | | Dates: | 1766-1813 | | | Abstract: | The Ebenezer Hazard Collection contains a range of documents relating to the early history and establishment of the postal service in the new American nation. Ebenezer Hazard was a New Yorker who served as a deputy postmaster general during the American Revolution and early republic.Included in the collection are two letters from Benjamin Franklin, one appointing him to the post and another advising him to quickly establish a post to Albany. There are a series of military passes issued to Hazard, lending insight into how the postal service operated during the war years. Other correspondents include Thomas Jefferson, who wrote a letter to Hazard in 1775 endorsing a proposed public papers project, and George Washington, who corresponded with Hazard as General of the Army during the war and as President.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.H338 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Government Affairs | Military History | | | Genre: | Institutional Records | Military Records | Official Government Documents and Records | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Postal service -- United States. | |
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