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1	Author:	Fox, George, 1759-1828	Requires cookie*
	Title:	George Fox letterbook, 1786-1797
	Dates:	1786-1797
	Abstract:	This letter book contains the correspondence of George Fox, a prominent Philadelphian and associate of William Temple Franklin, for the years 1786-1797. Fox corresponded with William Temple Franklin extensively and discussed financial and political matters. Lands owned by Franklin and Fox in western Pennsylvania were frequently discussed, as were other investments and speculations. For much of this period, Franklin was in Europe and Fox served as Franklin's business representative in Pennsylvania. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F832
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Land and Speculation
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Real property -- Pennsylvania.

2	Author:	Mifflin family.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Mifflin family papers, 1772-1851
	Dates:	1772-1851
	Abstract:	The Mifflin Family Papers consists of various documents relating to property the family owned and estates of descendants. The deed collection includes some that represent the estate of the Penn family. Also included in the collection is a plan for the Susquehanna and Tioga Turnpike. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.M586.f
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Business and Skilled Trades \| Land and Speculation
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Legal Records

3	Author:	Fox family	Requires cookie*
	Title:	William Temple Franklin-Charles Pemberton Fox Legal Records
	Dates:	1692-1881
	Abstract:	This portion of the Fox Family Collection at the APS contains information on their land holdings in western and northern Pennsylvania during the 19th century, some of which relate to the interests of William Temple Franklin. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F86L
	Extent:	2 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Land and Speculation \| Law \| Surveying and Maps
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Legal Records \| Maps and Surveys
	Subjects:	Real property -- Pennsylvania

4	Author:	unknown	Requires cookie*
	Title:	William Tilghman papers, 1771-1838
	Dates:	1771-1838
	Abstract:	This collection consists of two different holdings. B.T45.2 is a small, bound volume that contains receipts from his checkbook. The second part of the collection is slightly richer and contains correspondence and receipts relating to the Tilghman family's various business interests. Land holdings and legal proceedings are discussed. Most of the correspondence dates to before 1800. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.T45
	Extent:	58 item(s)
	Topics:	Land and Speculation \| Law
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| General Correspondence \| Legal Records
	Subjects:	Courts. \| Law.