Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Piggott, Edward,fl. 1758-1807.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Edward Piggott letterbook, 1802-1806
	Dates:	1802-1806
	Abstract:	This collection contains a series of letters written by Edward Piggot to various correspondents while held as prisoner of war at Fontainebleau by Napoleon. The letters are written in French and English and recount his time in jail. He also discusses his work in natural history, and among the topics he discusses is a paper he wrote for the Royal Society on astronomy. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.P62
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America \| International Affairs
	Genre:	General Correspondence \| Miscellaneous
	Subjects:	Astronomy. \| Botanical gardens -- France. \| Comets.

2	Author:	Cassini, Giovanni Domenico, 1625-1712	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Abrégé d'astronomie, 1678-1712
	Dates:	1678-1712
	Abstract:	This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.520.9.C27
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Subjects:	Astrometry. \| Astronomy -- France -- Observations. \| Comets. \| Eclipses. \| Refraction, Astronomical.

3	Author:	Dovaston, John,1740-1808.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Astronomical Notebook
	Dates:	1764-1799
	Abstract:	This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.522.D75
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Beyond Early America
	Subjects:	Astrology -- Great Britain -- 18th century \| Astronomy -- Great Britain -- 18th century \| Calendars \| Comets \| Eclipses. \| Latitude -- Observations \| Mercury (Planet) -- Transit \| Venus (Planet) -- Transit

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