| 2 | Author: | Leacock, John,1729-1802. | Requires cookie* | | Title: | John Leacock commonplace book
| | | Dates: | 1768-1781 | | | Abstract: | This is the commonplace book of John Leacock, a prominent Philadelphian. Its MOLE description is very detailed and complete. The entries touch on a wide range of subjects and topics, including medicine, politics, poetry, literature, social life, and food and drink.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.L463 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Literature, Arts, and Culture | | | Genre: | Commonplace Book | Miscellaneous | | | Subjects: | Agriculture -- Pennsylvania | Grapes | Silversmiths -- Pennsylvania | Stamp Act, 1765 | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | Viticulture -- Pennsylvania | Yellow fever | |
4 | Author: | Seybert, Adam,1773-1825. | Requires cookie* | | 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.
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| | | 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. | |
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