Subject| • | Abolition, emancipation, freedom |
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| | • | Animal magnetism. |
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| | • | Architecture |
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| | • | Armies, Colonial. |
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| | • | Aurora (Philadelphia, Pa.) |
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| | • | Balloons -- Early works to 1800 |
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| | • | Boundaries, State. |
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| | • | Bowdoin College |
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| | • | Brandywine, Battle of, 1777 |
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| | • | Breeding. |
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| | • | Bridges -- 18th century |
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| | • | British Landing at Head of Elk, Maryland, 1777 |
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| | • | Business and politics -- Pennsylvania. |
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| | • | Canals. |
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| | • | Courts-martial and courts of inquiry |
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| | • | Craven Street Gazette |
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| | • | Delaware Indians |
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| | • | Diplomacy. |
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| | • | Dueling. |
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| | • | Electricity |
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| | • | Electricity -- Early works to 1800 |
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| | • | Epidemics -- United States |
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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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| | • | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815 |
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| | • | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 |
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| | • | Fungi. |
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| | • | Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787 |
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| | • | Gardening -- United States. |
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| | • | Genealogies |
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| | • | Germantown, Battle of, 1777 |
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| | 42 | Author: | Hall, David, 1714-1772 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | David Hall papers, 1745-1822
| | | | Dates: | 1745-1822 | | | | Abstract: | This collection consists of a range of materials related to the business history of David Hall, printer. The collection contains four outgoing letter books of David Hall to business correspondents (Xeroxed from a private collection), account books for the shop (Xeroxed from a private collection), and incoming correspondence, primarily from William Strahan (mostly originals). Hall's letter and account books provide a clear record of the print shop's business. The correspondence of William Strahan, which is the only original manuscript portion of the collection at the APS, is often long and detailed. The letters from Strahan touch on matters relating to family and friends, business, and politics. Strahan's letters occasionally discuss his business dealings in other colonies, and mention other printers such as James Rivington. Strahan almost always ends by giving Hall accounts of politics in London, which may have been used to disseminate news in the PA Gazette. These accounts also provide insight into the perceptions and beliefs of a prominent Londoner during the imperial crisis.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.H142.1-3 | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | International Affairs | Printing and Publishing | | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | General Correspondence | | | | Subjects: | Papermaking -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia -- 18th century. | Printing industry -- Accounting -- United States -- 18th century. | |
| 45 | 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 | |
| 46 | Author: | Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Isaac Lea journals, 1832, 1852-1853
| | | | Dates: | 1832-1853 | | | | Abstract: | Isaac Lea was a Philadelphia based geologist and publisher. He was primarily a publisher, founding the firm Lea and Febiger, which had its origins in Matthew Carey's publishing house. Isaac married Carey's daughter Frances Anne in 1821. Always interested in science, in 1851, after retiring from the day-to-day operations of his printing firm, he dedicated his time to geology and other scientific interests. This collection contains the journals of Isaac Lea's trips to Europe in 1832 and 1852-53. Lea traveled to Europe to become acquainted with European ideas and methods, although both trips – especially the earlier one – included much sightseeing. Very much a gentleman scientist, Lea gained wide-respect for his knowledge and work, earning an honorary doctorate from Harvard. These travel journals provide insight into some of the people and practices he encountered in Europe that may have shaped his ideas about science.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.L462 | | | | Extent: | 16 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Military History | Printing and Publishing | Science and technology | | | | Genre: | Art | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Naturalists. | |
| 48 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Samuel Miles Papers, 1776-1802
| | | | Dates: | 1776-1802 | | | | Abstract: | The Samuel Miles Collection contains three sets of documents. One includes correspondence. The other contains autobiographical information that covers Miles life from his time in the Seven Years' War to the American Revolution, and a third contains financial information pertaining to the family. Miles served in the Pennsylvania militia during the Seven Years' War. During the Revolution, he was an officer and a POW. Later, he was a Federalist official. These experiences are well-documented in the collection. An account book from his time as a POW provides insight on the daily activity of many prisoners of war. Entries include donations for funerals, coffins, and other items related to the prisoner of war experience. There are additional pieces of correspondence from the American Revolution. A letter from Catherine Miles, Samuel's wife, is included in the correspondence and discusses property in Philadelphia that she worried would be used by the Army. There are also a couple of letters from Joshua Loring, the British officer in charge of prisoners, reprimanding Miles and other American officers for their behavior.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.M589 | | | | Extent: | 16 item(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Early National Politics | Military History | Seven Years' War | | | | Genre: | Autobiography | Military Records | | | | Subjects: | Long Island (N.Y.), Battle of, 1776 | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763 -- Personal narratives | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Prisoners and prisons | |
| 49 | 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 | |
| 50 | 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. | |
| 53 | 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 | |
| 54 | Author: | Wistar family. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Eastwick Collection, 1746-1929
| | | | Dates: | 1746-1929 | | | | Abstract: | This large and rich collection contains a range of documents including travel journals, diaries, business records, and personal correspondence. The largest portion of the collection is of correspondence among members of the extended Wister family and their network of friends in the early nineteenth century, which provides insight into early nineteenth century Germantown and Philadelphia culture and society. These often long letters lend insight into all aspect of nineteenth century life, including politics, courtship, friendship, family, and manners. Poetry of Elizabeth, Sarah, and Charles Wister is included, as are daybooks and journals of Sarah.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.974.811.Ea7 | | | | Extent: | 3.5 Linear Feet | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Land and Speculation | Literature, Arts, and Culture | Marriage and Family Life | Social Life and Custom | Surveying and Maps | Women's History | | | | Genre: | Diaries | Family Correspondence | General Correspondence | Literature | Maps and Surveys | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Agriculture -- United States. | Bees. | Gardening -- United States. | |
| 55 | Author: | Bache, Benjamin Franklin, 1769-1798 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Benjamin Franklin Bache diary, 1782-1785
| | | | Dates: | 1782-1785 | | | | Abstract: | This is a translation of Benjamin Franklin Bache's diary that he kept while in Europe during the American Revolution. Bache traveled there as a young child when his grandfather, Benjamin Franklin, served as the American envoy to France. Bache spent nine years in Europe and during that time, received schooling in Passy and Switzerland. The journal begins with an account of his time in Switzerland and ends with his time with his grandfather in Passy. There are numerous stories and anecdotes in this journal. Some bear only on Bache's experience as a child and teenager in Europe. In Switzerland, among other things, Bache witnessed an execution by firing squad, saw a seven-foot tall giant, and was attacked by a watchdog at a Chateux. While in Passy, Bache received instructions on printing, witnessed numerous ballooning experiments, visited famous sites in Paris, and recorded some comings and goings of prominent guests. Some of these entries from Passy provide insight into Franklin's time in Paris, including a detailed account of the well-known scientific examination Franklin conducted on animal magnetism (hypnosis). Originally in French, this English translation of his journal along with the Benjamin Franklin Bache Collection (Mss.B.B122) provides a clear account of Bache's time in Europe during the Revolution.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.B122d | | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Diplomatic History | Education | International Travel | Printing and Publishing | Travel | | | | Genre: | Diaries | Travel Narratives and Journals | |
| 58 | 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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