1 | 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. View finding aid for a full description | ||
Call #: | Mss.920.B74 | ||
Extent: | 1 volume(s) | ||
Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Philadelphia History | ||
Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Manuscript Essays |