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1Author:  Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795Requires cookie*
 Title:  Ezra Stiles papers, [ca. 1703-1845]     
 Dates:  Circa 1703-1845 
 Abstract:  This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.

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 Call #:  Mss.Film.1397 
 Extent:  22 microfilm_reel(s) 
 Genre:  Microfilm Collection 
 Subjects:  Meteorology -- Observations. | Religion. 
2Author:  Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813Requires cookie*
 Title:  Benjamin Rush commonplace book, 1792-1813     
 Dates:  1792-1813 
 Abstract:  The commonplace book is better described as Benjamin Rush's diary of events from 1792. Rush recounts in great detail the spectacular failure of William Duer and other investors in Philadelphia and New York, noting the panic and uncertainty that swept elite society in those months. The second portion of the volume contains a range of Rush's thoughts and observations on society, making this portion more like a traditional commonplace book.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.R89c 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Topics:  Business and Skilled Trades | Early National Politics | Land and Speculation | Medicine | Philadelphia History | Science and technology 
 Genre:  Commonplace Book | Diaries 
 Subjects:  Hospitals -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. | Indians of North America | Marriage. | Medicine. | Religion. 
3Author:  Spencer, William George,1790-1Requires cookie*
 Title:  William George Spencer letters, 1839-1849, to Caroline Watts     
 Dates:  1839-1849 
 Abstract:  This collection consists of letters from William Spencer to Caroline Watts about a range of topics, most of which relate to affairs in England during the nineteenth century. He discusses current affairs, like the Corn laws, and scientific and pedagogical issues.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.Sp32 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Topics:  Beyond Early America 
 Genre:  General Correspondence 
 Subjects:  Astronomy -- Study and teaching. | Corn laws (Great Britain) | Geometry -- Study and teaching. | Health. | Religion.