Subject• | Abolition, emancipation, freedom |
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| • | American Philosophical Society |
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| • | American loyalists. |
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| • | Balloons -- Early works to 1800 |
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| • | Boundaries, State. |
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| • | Bunker Hill, Battle of, 1775 |
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| • | Business and politics -- Pennsylvania. |
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| • | Canals. |
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| • | Chemistry |
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| • | Commerce. |
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| • | Electricity -- Early works to 1800 |
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| • | Ethics -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1850 |
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| • | Fishing -- America |
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| • | France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 |
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| • | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
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| • | Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787 |
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| • | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1789 |
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| • | Harvard College |
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| • | Howard, John, 1726-1790 |
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| • | Indians of North America -- Languages |
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| • | Inoculation |
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| • | Insurance agents -- United States. |
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| • | Italy -- Description and travel -- 18th century |
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| • | Judges -- New Jersey. |
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| • | Land speculation |
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| • | Legal instruments -- New Jersey. |
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| • | Lexington, Battle of, 1775 |
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| • | Life expectancy |
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| • | Linguistics. |
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| • | Louisiana Purchase -- Enclopedias. |
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| • | Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
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| • | Mesmerism |
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| • | Military history, Modern -- 18th century. |
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| • | Military supplies. |
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| • | Non-importation agreements, 1768-1769 |
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| • | Pensions -- Massachusetts |
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| • | Plants. |
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| • | Postal service -- United States |
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| • | Postal service -- United States. |
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| • | Printers -- Pennsylvania |
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| • | Prisons |
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| • | Quartermasters -- United States |
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| • | Real property -- Pennsylvania. |
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| • | Science -- United States -- 18th century. |
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| • | Scientific apparatus and instruments. |
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| • | Seeds. |
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| • | Slavery. |
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| • | Slaves, slavery, slave trade |
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| • | Smallpox |
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| • | Smith, Adam, 1723-1790 |
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| 2 | Author: | Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Richard Henry Lee Papers
| | | Dates: | 1766-1823 | | | Abstract: | This collection of Richard Henry Lee correspondence is most notable for its rich content relating to the movement for Independence, military matters during the war, and the politics of ratification and the early republic. Because much of the correspondence is incoming, the letters offer insight into a wide range of other topics – and snapshots of events happening in areas beyond Lee's home state of Virginia. Frequent correspondents during the revolutionary era include John Dickinson, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Rush, and George Washington, among others. Almost all of these letters contain discussions of politics that offer significant insight into the letter writer's political thought and rich details on events happening throughout British America. Among Rush's correspondence is a series of letters written following the Battle of Princeton that relate the treatment Rush administered to a Hugh Mercer, who later died of his wounds.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.L51 | | | Extent: | 0.5 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Early National Politics | Military History | | | Genre: | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Non-importation agreements, 1768-1769 | Stamp Act, 1765 | |
3 | Author: | Unidentified | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Extract of a letter from London, May 19, 1770
| | | Dates: | 1770 | | | Abstract: | This rich letter dated May 19, 1770 contains a detailed report on the state of affairs in London. The author, writing to friends in the colonies, relays the political machinations inside of Parliament and out of doors. The author focuses on the debates surrounding the crisis developing between Parliament and their North American colonies. The author discusses the content of some speeches, the alignment of factions in Parliament, and the opinion of merchants and manufacturers relating to laws and imperial policies. The letter is an "Extract" and was likely copied from a longer letter. This manuscript copy was probably forwarded to interested parties throughout the colonies to disseminate news. The letter is bound. The last page contains the signature of Robert Smith, although it is not clear if this is the author of the letter, the owner of the letter, or simply an autograph.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.973.3.Ex7 | | | Extent: | 1 item(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Colonial Politics | International Affairs | | | Genre: | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Stamp Act, 1765 | Taxation. | |
4 | Author: | Unidentified | Requires cookie* | | 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 | |
6 | 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.
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| | | 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 | |
7 | Author: | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Thomas Jefferson, letters to and from various persons, 1791-1840
| | | Dates: | 1791-1840 | | | Abstract: | This is a particularly rich collection of Thomas Jefferson's letters from his retirement years. The letters primarily cover the years 1813-1820s, although there are some from earlier. Most of the letters are outgoing, and L. H. Girardin is the primary recipient. The letters to Girardin often discuss Virginia's history and sometimes Jefferson's own recollections of events, including letters on Virginia during the American Revolution and a supposed attempt to create a dictatorship in Virginia in 1776. Some letters also convey information on contemporary events and offer a window into Jefferson's personal and family life. A few letters from 1791 discuss Jefferson's memory of Benjamin Franklin, including anecdotes of Franklin in France. One document is a draft of a profile of Baron Humboldt. A series of letters to Peter Du Ponceau discuss Thomas Jefferson's attempt to acquire a copy of William Byrd's "A Secret History of the Line" and, once acquired, his interpretation of it. Another portion discusses the journals of Lewis and Clark.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.J35.Le | | | Extent: | 63 item(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Colony and State Specific History | Exploration. | Native America | War of 1812 | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Political Correspondence | |
8 | 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.
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| | | 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 | |
9 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | Title: | George Weedon military correspondence, 1777-1786
| | | Dates: | 1777-1786 | | | Abstract: | The George Weedon military correspondence contains a wealth of information on the American Revolution and its immediate aftermath. There are letters from the Morristown and Valley Forge winters, although the bulk of the material comes from 1780-1781. The collection follows Weedon's service throughout the war. His correspondence often details movements, strategies, supplies, and life in the Continental Army. Weedon also receives letters from correspondents stationed throughout the United States. This correspondence can provide information on events happening in these other locations. Correspondents include Baron von Steuben, Thomas Jefferson, Nathaniel Greene, Peter Muhlenberg, George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, Horatio Gates, and many others. Washington, in particular, is a frequent correspondent who writes to Weedon seeking advice on military action.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.W41 | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Colonial Politics | Military History | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Military Records | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Military history, Modern -- 18th century. | |
13 | Author: | Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Ebenezer Hazard papers, 1766-1813
| | | Dates: | 1766-1813 | | | Abstract: | The Ebenezer Hazard Collection contains a range of documents relating to the early history and establishment of the postal service in the new American nation. Ebenezer Hazard was a New Yorker who served as a deputy postmaster general during the American Revolution and early republic.Included in the collection are two letters from Benjamin Franklin, one appointing him to the post and another advising him to quickly establish a post to Albany. There are a series of military passes issued to Hazard, lending insight into how the postal service operated during the war years. Other correspondents include Thomas Jefferson, who wrote a letter to Hazard in 1775 endorsing a proposed public papers project, and George Washington, who corresponded with Hazard as General of the Army during the war and as President.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.H338 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Government Affairs | Military History | | | Genre: | Institutional Records | Military Records | Official Government Documents and Records | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Postal service -- United States. | |
14 | Author: | Smyth, Frederick, 1732-1815 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Frederick Smyth papers, 1756-1816
| | | Dates: | 1756-1816 | | | Abstract: | Frederick Smyth was the Chief Justice of New Jersey before the American Revolution (appointed in 1764). Before that, he lived in England, Barbados, and Martinique. This collection of Smyth papers contains a range of official documents that relate to political and legal matters in New Jersey. The legal documents include petitions, reports to the grand jury, and official pronouncements and commissions. There are also several pieces of private correspondence. Some of the earliest documents contain information on Smyth's career before arriving in New Jersey. There is also a deposition relating to the firing on HMS St. John in Newport, Rhode Island in 1764 and a series of other documents relating to legal and political affairs in Rhode Island during the imperial crisis. Of particular note are two long speeches Smyth delivered before a grand jury in 1775 and 1776 in which he defends the Crown, a response to these speeches from the grand jury defending American rights, and a long letter from Edward Affleck in 1783 describing the British departure from New York City. Smyth stayed in Philadelphia after the war, although he never relinquished his British citizenship, and there are a few documents chronicling his post-war experience.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.Sm95 | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Colony and State Specific History | Law | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Legal Records | Official Government Documents and Records | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Judges -- New Jersey. | Legal instruments -- New Jersey. | |
17 | Author: | Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Thomas Penn correspondence, 1747-1771, with James Hamilton
| | | Dates: | 1747-1771 | | | Abstract: | This Thomas and Richard Penn Collection contains a range of correspondence from the proprietors of Pennsylvania, Thomas and Richard Penn (especially Thomas, the chief proprietor), to their agents in Pennsylvania, especially James Hamilton, who served as governor in the 1750s. The Collection begins in the 1740s, spans the Seven Years' War, and ends in the midst of the imperial crisis. Because of the time period covered, the letters touch on many important matters regarding the militarization of Pennsylvania, political battles within the colony, and the crisis brought about by imperial consolidation in the 1760s.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.974.8.P36c | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Colonial Politics | Government Affairs | Land and Speculation | Military History | Pennsylvania History | Seven Years' War | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | General Correspondence | Official Government Documents and Records | Political Correspondence | |
18 | Author: | Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | William Temple Franklin Papers
| | | Dates: | 1775-1819 | | | Abstract: | This is a large collection of William Temple Franklin papers, most of which were written while he was serving alongside his grandfather in France as the secretary of the American mission there. The bulk of the collection is correspondence written to William Temple Franklin during the American Revolution. Franklin had a wide network of friends and associates, and this correspondence captures the range of dealings Franklin had in France. As secretary, he received intelligence, requests, reports of military actions, especially those pertaining to naval actions in the Atlantic, and various other communications. As a private individual, Franklin had relations with many merchants, traders, and land speculators and continued to cultivate these relationships while in Europe. The Collection also includes a diary kept in an almanac for much of 1785, catalogued separately in MOLE.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.F86 | | | Extent: | 4.75 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Business and Skilled Trades | Diplomatic History | International Travel | Land and Speculation | Marriage and Family Life | Military History | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Diplomatic Material | Family Correspondence | General Correspondence | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Balloons -- Early works to 1800 | Mesmerism | |
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