Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Gérard de Rayneval, J.-M. (Joseph-Mathias), 1736-1812	Requires cookie*
	Title:	On the freedom of the seas, [n.d.]
	Dates:	n.d.
	Abstract:	Although Du Ponceau is most well-known today for his work in Native American linguistics, the Du Ponceau Collection includes a significant amount of correspondence from Du Ponceau's legal career in the nineteenth century (B D92p). This volume on the freedom of the seas reflects Du Ponceau's legal work in international trade. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.341.3.R21o
	Extent:	3 volume(s)
	Topics:	International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Legal Records \| Manuscript Essays \| Miscellaneous
	Subjects:	Freedom of the seas. \| Maritime law. \| War, Maritime (International law)

2	Author:	Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Estimate of the Fur and Peltry Trade in the District of Michilimackinac
	Dates:	1767
	Abstract:	This rich document provides insight into a facet of post-Seven Years War British imperial thought and planning as officials tried to consolidate their holdings. Robert Roger's manuscript essay includes a detailed plan for how the British Empire should handle its expansion, estimates the fiscal needs of western posts, and proposes a form of government for these new areas that would maintain peace for Indians, British troops, and settlers. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.970.1.R63
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Colonial Politics \| Government Affairs \| International Trade. \| Native America \| Trade
	Genre:	Manuscript Essays \| Official Government Documents and Records
	Subjects:	Anishinaabe \| Fur trade -- Great Lakes \| Ottawa Indians

3	Author:	Price, Eli K. (Eli Kirk), 1797-1884	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Eli K. (Eli Kirk) Price papers, 1820-1853
	Dates:	1820-1853
	Abstract:	Eli Price was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who became a member of the APS in 1854. This small manuscript collection is primarily related to his legal career and financial dealings. Court records and other legal documents comprise much of the collection. There are other types of documents as well, including some correspondence about international trade, business, and politics. The most notable letters include one to Daniel Webster regarding patent applications, a series of letters on lobbying efforts to reduce the tariffs on teas coming from Asia, and an essay by Price on the "impolicy" of slavery that he delivered to the "association formed for the education of men of colour." View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P926
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	African American \| Early National Politics \| Education \| International Trade. \| Law
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records \| Manuscript Essays
	Subjects:	Commercial law -- United States. \| Personal property. \| Real property.

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