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| 28 | Author: | Law Academy of Philadelphia. | Add | | Title: | Opinion book A: opinions delivered before the Law Academy of Philadelphia by the provost and vice provost, 1820-1822
| | | Dates: | 1820-1822 | | | Abstract: | The opinion book consists of various debates held and delivered before the Provost and Vice Provost of the Law Academy of Philadelphia. The Law Academy was a precursor to formal law. Peter Du Ponceau was the provost of the Academy and most of the opinions are signed by him. This volume was likely his notebook.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.340.7.L41 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Education | Law | | | Genre: | Educational Material | Manuscript Essays | | | Subjects: | Law -- Study and teaching. | Law schools. | Moot courts. | |
30 | Author: | Hogg, Helen Sawyer | Add | | Title: | Free parliaments, or, a vindication of the fundamental right of the Commons of England…
| | | Dates: | 1704 | | | Abstract: | This bound volume contains a transcription of a pamphlet entitled "Free Parliaments, or, a Vindication of the Fundamental Right of the Commons" written by Sir Humphrey Mackworth and published in London in 1701.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.342.42.M23 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Colonial Politics | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Miscellaneous | Printed Material | |
31 | 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 | |
35 | Author: | Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 | Add | | Title: | Experiments relating to phlogiston and the conversion of water into air, 1783
| | | Dates: | 1783 | | | Abstract: | This tall, slender volume details Joseph Priestley's experiments with the principles of fire, specifically inflammability, in 1783. The volume contains an essay laying out the theory of and debate surrounding "phlogiston" and then describes the experiments he took to prove its existence.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.540.1.P93 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Science and technology | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Scientific Data | | | Subjects: | Phlogiston. | |
36 | Author: | Anonymous | Add | | Title: | The Natchez, 1840
| | | Dates: | 1840 | | | Abstract: | This fascinating account of the Natchez was written in 1840 and appears to convey oral history of the time. The author begins by stating "it was with extreme difficulty we succeeded in procuring the information." The document is approximately 135 pages long and touches on the Natchez history and their "manners, customs, [and] traditions." The focus of the document is on their history, however, and much of the content was relayed to the author orally by the Natchez. There is an extended discussion of their beliefs and practices. The document contains biographical data on prominent members of the Natchez and other native peoples, such as Pushmataha.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.970.3.N19 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Native America | Religion | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Native American Materials | | | Subjects: | Indians of North America | Natchez Indians -- History | |
37 | Author: | Mandrillon, Joseph,1743-1794. | Add | | Title: | Recherches philosophiques sur la découverte de l'Amérique, 1783
| | | Dates: | 1783 | | | Abstract: | This small leather bound volume contains an essay by APS member Joseph Mandrillon. The essay discusses the discovery of America, early exploration, and colonization. It is written in French. Mandrillon was a Frenchman who became a member in 1785. This volume was also printed.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.1.M31 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Beyond Early America | International Affairs | | | Genre: | Foreign Language | Manuscript Essays | |
38 | 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 | |
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