Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Reynell, John,1708-1784.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	John Reynell daybook, 1731-1732
	Dates:	1731-1732
	Abstract:	Although the John Reynell daybook is most often noted for its early reference to Benjamin Franklin, the content of this slender volume also provides insight into the economy of Philadelphia for this period. The daybook contains Reynell's financial records for 1731-1732. Reynell's business interests seem focused on the West Indies trade, and he records shipments and sales of sugar, indigo, and other goods to Philadelphians. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.R33
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| International Trade. \| Philadelphia History \| Trade
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts
	Subjects:	Commerce. \| Merchants -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia.

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	Title:	Peter Adolph Grotjahn Memoir
	Dates:	1844-1846
	Abstract:	This collection is a typescript copy of a Peter Grotjahn's personal memoirs held at the HSP. The anecdotes, most of which date from the early republic, capture aspects of life in Philadelphia during this period. Grotjahn makes references to many prominent individuals. Grotjahn led an adventurous life, which included travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic states and to the Caribbean (where he was briefly impressed by British privateers). View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.G913
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Early National Politics \| International Travel \| Printing and Publishing \| Travel \| War of 1812
	Genre:	Autobiography \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Cholera -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Germans -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Lemon Hill (Estate : Philadelphia, Pa.) \| Merchants -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia \| Privateers -- Jamaica \| Woodlands (Estate : Philadelphia, Pa.) \| Yellow fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

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