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| | 23 | Author: | Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torl | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Memoria sobre o valor das moedas
| | | | Dates: | 1833 | | | | Abstract: | This bound volume contains an essay Jacob Frederico Torlade Pereira de Azambuja presented to the American Philosophical Society in 1833. Jacob Azambuja was the Portuguese charge d' affaires in the United States from 1829-1834. The essay describes the monetary history and system of Portugal. Presented after Andrew Jackson's election, banking and currency were important political topics at the time. This essay likely reflects the growing interest APS members had in the subject and in understanding alternative systems to the United States. The essay can offer insight into prevalent European ideas about currency and may offer insight into how these ideas may have influenced how Americans thought about reforming their system.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.332.4946.Az1m | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Business and Skilled Trades | Diplomatic History | Early National Politics | Government Affairs | International Affairs | | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Manuscript Essays | | | | Subjects: | Money -- Portugal | |
| 30 | Author: | Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804 | Requires cookie* | | | 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. | |
| 32 | Author: | Welch, George,fl. 1671. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Journal, 1671, of a voyage to the West Indies
| | | | Dates: | 1671 | | | | Abstract: | This bound manuscript contains the journal of George Welch while he traveled to the Caribbean. The manuscript is formatted to appear like a printed work, with a title page and preface written to his family members. After the opening, Welch describes his passage to the West Indies, with details on the voyage, pirates, and life on the islands. A devout Quaker, a lot of Welch's writing is infused with religiosity. Interestingly, this journal was in the library of Benjamin Franklin.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.917.29.W46j | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | International Travel | Religion | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Pirates. | Voyages and travels. | |
| 34 | Author: | Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Recollections of my acquaintance with deceased members of the American Philosophical Society, 1862
| | | | Dates: | 1862 | | | | Abstract: | The Samuel Breck Collection consists of two separately-cataloged, bound volumes. The first, "Historical Sketch of the Continental Bills of Credit, from 1775 to 1781, with Specimens thereof" (332.5 B74h), is a long manuscript essay on Continental Bills of credit from 1775 – 1781, which reflects Breck's interest in historical matters. The second volume is a handwritten account of Breck at 92 years old reminiscing on prominent APS members he had met.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.920.B74 | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Philadelphia History | | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Manuscript Essays | |
| 36 | Author: | Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Notes, amendments, and additions to his account of the Indians, 1820
| | | | Dates: | 1820 | | | | Abstract: | This small document contains annotations, changes, and amendments that John Heckewelder hoped would be made to his "Account of the history, manners, and customs of the Indian nations, who once inhabited Pennsylvania and the neighboring states." The changes include additions to sections on religion, belief, and cultural practices.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.970.1.H35n | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Native America | Pennsylvania History | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Native American Materials | | | | Subjects: | Algonquian Indians | Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania -- History | Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania -- Social life and customs | |
| 38 | Author: | Anonymous | Requires cookie* | | | 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 | |
| 40 | 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 | |
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