Resources in Early American History

1	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

2	Author:	Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Alexander Wilson papers, 1806-1813
	Dates:	1806-1813
	Abstract:	Alexander Wilson was a prominent ornithologist in nineteenth century America. This collection includes poetry, a copy of an advertisement for Wilson's book in the Albany Gazette and Charleston Courier, some correspondence, and a copy of Wilson's will. His letters to William Bartram describe a conversation he had with others about their travels into the west. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.W692
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Literature, Arts, and Culture \| Natural history \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Legal Records \| Literature \| Scientific Correspondence
	Subjects:	Birds. \| Ornithologists. \| Ornithology.

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