Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Savile, George, Sir, 1726-1784	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Sir George Savile papers, 1761-1782
	Dates:	1761-1782
	Abstract:	This collection of Sir George Savile correspondence contains a small but content rich group of documents relating to the American Revolution. The documents reflect the imperial point of view on American affairs. The collection includes correspondence between Savile and imperial officials, a memorandum on crushing the American Revolution, an analysis on the North American trade, and some documents from the colonies that protested imperial policies. All of the documents are photocopies of originals held elsewhere. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.Sa92
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	American Revolution
	Genre:	Official Government Documents and Records \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	Commerce. \| Fishing -- America \| Trapping -- America.

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	Title:	Papers of American Loyalists, 1782-1798
	Dates:	1782-1798
	Abstract:	The Loyalist Collection contains ten documents that pertain to the interests and affairs of American Loyalists after the American Revolution. The items convey the grievances of Loyalists, particularly merchants. The documents of relate to how the states treated Loyalists and their property after the Revolution. Most of the documents are either official government documents or formal reports. Reports by the Committee of American Merchants, a Loyalists group that formed in Britain after the war, are included as are records relating to the disposition of Penn family interests in Pennsylvania. Also of note is a multi-page, loose-leaf list of loyalists and their claims on the British treasury for services rendered during the war. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.973.314.L95
	Extent:	10 item(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Colonial Politics \| Government Affairs \| Land and Speculation
	Genre:	Legal Records \| Official Government Documents and Records \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	American loyalists. \| Commerce.

3	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. View finding aid for a full description
	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.

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