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1	Author:	Spencer, William George,1790-1	Requires cookie*
	Title:	William George Spencer letters, 1839-1849, to Caroline Watts
	Dates:	1839-1849
	Abstract:	This collection consists of letters from William Spencer to Caroline Watts about a range of topics, most of which relate to affairs in England during the nineteenth century. He discusses current affairs, like the Corn laws, and scientific and pedagogical issues. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.Sp32
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Genre:	General Correspondence
	Subjects:	Astronomy -- Study and teaching. \| Corn laws (Great Britain) \| Geometry -- Study and teaching. \| Health. \| Religion.

2	Author:	Turner, Dawson (1775-1858)	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Dawson Turner Papers
	Dates:	1820-1848
	Abstract:	Dawson Turner was a British botanist and scientist. This small collection contains information on his personal library and lends some insight into the book trade in nineteenth century Britain. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.T854
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Genre:	General Correspondence
	Subjects:	Acquisitions (Libraries) \| Book collecting \| Private libraries

3	Author:	Bohlen, John	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Bohlen Collection
	Dates:	1889-1912
	Abstract:	John Bohlen was a prominent Philadelphia merchant in the nineteenth century, dying a millionaire. Bohlen, a Hollander, established a firm with his brother that specialized in trade with his native country. His greatest success came in the lucrative gin trade. As his business increased, so too did his connections. He served on the Board of the first Bank of the United States and was well-connected with highest the political and business leaders in the nation. Although John Bohlen was a prominent and successful businessman, these documents have little bearing on Bohlen himself. Instead, they are a series of letters (ten total) written by prominent Americans either to Bohlen or to his relatives. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B63
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| International Trade. \| Philadelphia History \| Religion \| Trade
	Genre:	General Correspondence

4	Author:	Du Pont, Victor Marie, 1767-1827	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Victor Marie Du Pont de Nemours correspondence, 1795-1797
	Dates:	1795-1797
	Abstract:	This collection contains photocopies of correspondence from Victor Marie Du Pont Nemours, the brother of the patriarch of the DuPont family. Victor was a French diplomat who immigrated to Delaware in the early nineteenth century and became involved in politics and the family business. The correspondence is primarily from Dupont. The originals are held at Longwood Library, now the Hagley Museum. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.D938v
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Early National Politics \| International Affairs
	Genre:	General Correspondence

5	Author:	Fothergill, A.(Anthony),1732?-	Requires cookie*
	Title:	A.(Anthony) Fothergill letterbook, 1789-1813 (bulk)
	Dates:	1789-1813
	Abstract:	This letter book is primarily letters from Doctor Anthony Fothergill to his friend and fellow physician J. Woodforde. Most of the letters were written from Bath, England between 1790 and 1802 and deal with medical topics, although other current affairs are regularly mentioned and discussed. There are a few letters from 1809-1813 in which Fothergill writes from Philadelphia, where he had retired to. He left Philadelphia for England during the War of 1812. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F823
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Medicine \| Travel \| War of 1812
	Genre:	General Correspondence
	Subjects:	Diseases -- United States -- 19th century. \| Medical education -- United States. \| Medicine -- United States. \| Prisoners -- Medical care -- England -- 19th century. \| Prisons -- Sanitation -- England.

6	Author:	Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Joseph Henry letters, 1836-1878
	Dates:	1836-1878
	Abstract:	This small collection contains an assortment of Joseph Henry correspondence, mostly from prominent Americans writing to Henry. Most of the early letters are relatively short notes, with longer, more detailed letters beginning in the correspondence from the 1850s. The most prominent topics of discussion are the Smithsonian Institution, the establishment of Colorado as a territory, and Humboldt's work. Among the prominent correspondents are Robert Hare, Louis Aggasiz, and Alexander Dallas Bache. Two letters are addressed to Mrs. Henry. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.H39p
	Extent:	47 item(s)
	Topics:	Colony and State Specific History \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence
	Subjects:	Natural history. \| Physics.

7	Author:	Hewson family.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Hewson family papers, 1767-1836
	Dates:	1767-1836
	Abstract:	The Hewson's were close to the Franklin family. Mary Stevenson Hewson was Franklin's landlady when he was in London, and they maintained a correspondence throughout their lives. This collection contains some of the family correspondence. Most are not originals, which are in private hands. The original manuscripts are primarily letters to and from Mary Stevenson Hewson. Of note is a poem/prayer written by Mary Stevenson Hewson. The MOLE record is very detailed, but the record does not mention records of a controversy Benjamin Franklin had with Dr. William Hunter that are part of this collection. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.H492.h, .br, .b1, .b
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Marriage and Family Life \| Social Life and Custom \| Women's History
	Genre:	General Correspondence
	Subjects:	Medicine.

8	Author:	Piggott, Edward,fl. 1758-1807.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Edward Piggott letterbook, 1802-1806
	Dates:	1802-1806
	Abstract:	This collection contains a series of letters written by Edward Piggot to various correspondents while held as prisoner of war at Fontainebleau by Napoleon. The letters are written in French and English and recount his time in jail. He also discusses his work in natural history, and among the topics he discusses is a paper he wrote for the Royal Society on astronomy. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P62
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| International Affairs
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Miscellaneous
	Subjects:	Astronomy. \| Botanical gardens -- France. \| Comets.

9	Author:	Various authors	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection, 1668-1983
	Dates:	1668-1983
	Abstract:	J. Stephen Catlett wrote of the Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection that "there is no other way to describe these manuscript letters, essays, and other papers that are contained presently in 49 boxes." Catlett then listed a random assortment of names of authors found in the collection. Each individual item was catalogued in the card catalogue, but his data has now been put online. Rather than try to replicate that data, this entry will focus on some of the main themes of the collection and some of the most notable documents. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.Ms.Coll.200
	Extent:	25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| Colonial Politics \| Early National Politics \| Natural history
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Miscellaneous \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Anishinaabe \| Arctic Indians \| Autopsy. \| Cayuga Indians \| Cytology. \| Egyptians \| Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 \| Genetics. \| History of science and technology. \| History, Ancient. \| Inuit -- Canada \| Iroquois Indians \| Isleta Indians \| Micmac language \| Mohawk Indians \| Morgan, Thomas Hunt \| Mythology, Egyptian. \| Ojibwa Indians \| Ojibwa Indians -- Folklore \| Ojibwa language \| Ojibwe people \| Oneida Indians \| Onondaga Indians \| Ottawa language \| Penobscot Indians \| Physics -- History. \| Sacco-Vanzetti case \| Scientific apparatus and instruments. \| Seneca Indians \| Southwest Indians \| Tuscarora Indians \| Tyrrhenians \| United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 \| United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) \| Women -- Education \| World War, 1939-1945

10	Author:	Vaughan Club	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Vaughan Club papers, 1838-1841.
	Dates:	1838-1841
	Abstract:	The Papers of the Vaughan Club (1828-1841) are various records of this informal social club at the APS. There are copies of correspondence among members, songs that were sung at meetings, and menus and other items from their gatherings. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.Temp5.Misc Ms
	Extent:	0.5 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Philadelphia History \| Social Life and Custom
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Institutional Records

11	Author:	Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Caspar Wistar Papers
	Dates:	1794-1817
	Abstract:	This bound volume contains approximately forty-four content rich letters written to Caspar Wistar, a prominent Philadelphian and scientist. Wistar's wide-ranging scientific interests are captured in the broad content of these letters. Topics of discussion include APS business, distillation, fossils and skeletons, scientific expeditions, and various letters of introductions sent to Wistar. A significant number are written in French. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.W76
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	International Travel \| Medicine \| Natural history \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	American Philosophical Society \| Botany \| Medicine -- 19th century \| Paleontology -- 19th century \| Yellow fever

12	Author:	Ord, George, 1781-1866	Requires cookie*
	Title:	George Ord Collection
	Dates:	1831-1864
	Abstract:	The collection of George Ord correspondence is a relatively small but significant collection. Most of the letters are from George Ord to Charles Waterton, a British naturalist, and reflect their shared interest in natural history, especially ornithology. The letters deal with Ord's rivalry with Audubon. Many of Ord's letters question the accuracy of Audobon's work. Other letters touch on Alexander Wilson and on new techniques for capturing images of animal life, such as the use of the Daguerre process. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.Or2
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Early National Politics \| Exploration. \| Natural history \| Philadelphia History \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Abolitionists -- United States -- Attitudes \| Animals -- Habits and behavior of \| Audubon, John James, 1785-1851. Birds of America \| Banks and banking -- United States. \| Birds -- Study and teaching \| Birds. \| Cholic Acid \| Church buildings -- Pennsylvania-Philadelphia \| Cicada (Genus) \| Columbidia \| Cuckoos \| Daguerreotypes \| Dictionary of the English language. Johnson, Samuel, 1709-1784 \| Dove \| English language -- Dictionaries \| Famines -- Ireland \| France -- 19th century \| Frogs -- United States \| Frost -- Great Britain \| Geese \| Gold mines and mining -- California -- 19th century \| Heatstroke \| Immigrants -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Influenza -- United States \| Irish -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Memorials -- Great Britain \| Mercury \| Mexican War, 1846-1848 \| Monk, Maria, d. 1850 \| Partridges \| Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827 -- Art collections. \| Potatoes \| Railroads -- 19th century \| Rattlesnake \| Religion \| Reptiles \| Sea monsters \| Secession -- Southern States \| Skin -- Diseases-Treatment \| Slaves -- Emancipation-America \| Smoking -- Health aspects -- United States \| Soap trade -- Pennsylvania \| Steam-navigation -- Atlantic Ocean \| Steamboat disasters \| Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 Uncle Tom's Cabin. \| Telegraph \| United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842). \| Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1872. Narrative of the United States exploring expedition. \| Williams, Eleazer, 1787-1858

13	Author:	Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809	Requires cookie*
	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

14	Author:	Patterson family.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Patterson-Lord papers, [ca. 1809]-1876
	Dates:	Circa 1809-1876
	Abstract:	Previously catalogued with the Robert Patterson Collection, The Patterson-Lord Collection contains contains a range of documents that touch on many different topics, although most have to do with science and engineering. The largest portion of the documents relate to scientific correspondence to Robert Patterson, a member of the APS. Much of this correspondence is done under the cover of official APS business. Of particular note are a series of letters relating to nautical calculations that include complex equations used to determine longitude and latitude for nautical almanacs. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P274.2
	Extent:	0.5 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| Education \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Institutional Records
	Subjects:	Education -- Europe -- 19th century.

15	Author:	Price, Richard, 1723-1791	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Richard Price Papers
	Dates:	1767-1790
	Abstract:	This collection contains a series of letters from Richard Price, a prominent English minister who was also a prominent supporter of the American Revolution. There are several letters that are written in code. Prominent correspondents include Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Chauncy, and Benjamin Rush. Some Price correspondence also discusses his opposition to slavery. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P93
	Extent:	90 items
	Topics:	African American \| American Revolution \| Colonial Politics \| Religion
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	Abolition, emancipation, freedom \| American Philosophical Society \| Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 \| Ethics -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1850 \| France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 \| Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 \| Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787 \| Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1789 \| Harvard College \| Howard, John, 1726-1790 \| Italy -- Description and travel -- 18th century \| Lexington, Battle of, 1775 \| Life expectancy \| Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 \| Pensions -- Massachusetts \| Prisons \| Slavery. \| Slaves, slavery, slave trade \| Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 \| Smith, Isaac, 1744-1817 \| Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform \| United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 \| United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Religious aspects \| United States -- Politics and government, 1783-1788

16	Author:	Bonaparte, Charles Lucian, 1803-1857	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Charles Lucien Jules Laurent Bonaparte letters, 1825-1857
	Dates:	1825-1857
	Abstract:	The Charles Lucien Bonaparte collection is noteworthy for its ornithological content and for the exchanges with William Cooper, a fellow ornithologist who had a large collection of bird specimens. The majority of the correspondence surrounds Bonaparte's American Ornithology. The letters are all from Bonaparte to Cooper. Their content shows Cooper to be an engaged and active ornithologist who provided Bonaparte with critical advice on his proofs. Copper founded the Lyceum of Natural History in New York and studied zoology in Europe. He is credited with helping edit Bonaparte's last two works. Bonaparte, for his part, repaid his friend by naming a new species of hawk Cooper's Hawk. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.B642.1.7
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Learned institutions and societies. \| Ornithology. \| Science -- Societies, etc.

17	Author:	Cadwalader, Lambert	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Lambert Cadwalader Papers
	Dates:	1779-1798
	Abstract:	This collection of letters, while tiny, is actually quite rich in content. Cadwalader wrote to Samuel Meredith, a politician and fellow Revolutionary War soldier, concerning the war, his real estate holdings in Philadelphia, and the local political climate. The seven items are dated from October 5, 1779 to March 9, 1798, during which Cadwalader served in the military, reentered politics, got married, and then retired from public service. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.C625.1
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Business and Skilled Trades \| Land and Speculation \| Philadelphia History
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	Inoculation \| Smallpox \| Taxation -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

18	Author:	Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Peter Collinson letters, [ca. 1740]-1770
	Dates:	1740-1770
	Abstract:	The APS has a number of Collinson collections on microfilm. Its primary source holdings contain approximately thirty-seven letters written to Peter Collinson, a prominent figure in the eighteenth century British scientific community. Because of his networks in trade and science, he served as an important node in the conveyance of knowledge throughout the Atlantic World.The majority of the letters involve discussions of natural history. The letters offer a range of correspondence. There is a letter written about the culture of bathing in Wales in the 1730s to extended correspondence between Collinson and Lady Petre on the botanical gardens on the Petre's estate, and a series of letters from Spanish officials in the Caribbean relaying information to Collinson. There is also a notable amount of correspondence between Collinson and various nobility discussing horticultural issues. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.C692
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Natural history \| Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Natural history.

19	Author:	Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Peter Collinson transcripts, 1721-1768
	Dates:	1721-1768
	Abstract:	The Peter Collinson Collection contains copies of correspondence directed primarily to Collinson's North American contacts, especially those based in Pennsylvania. His correspondents include members of the Penn family and Benjamin Franklin. The letters discuss current affairs, politics, and scientific matters. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.C692a
	Extent:	0.5 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Colonial Politics \| Natural history
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence

20	Author:	Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780-1866	Requires cookie*
	Title:	George William Featherstonhaugh papers, 1809-1840
	Dates:	1809-1840
	Abstract:	This collection of George William Featherstonhaugh Correspondence. Featherstonhaugh was a prominent British scientist who traveled to America numerous times and helped promote internal improvements. The single original letter is to Benjamin Franklin Peale and discusses mineralogy. The other documents, all photocopies of originals in private hands, discuss science and APS business and are from APS members Peter Du Ponceau, John Vaughan, and James Mease. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F31
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Science and technology
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Science -- Societies, etc.

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