Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Williams, Henry Jonathan,1791-	Requires cookie*
	Title:	A brief account of the family of General Jonathan Williams, 1751-1815
	Dates:	1873
	Abstract:	Compiled in 1873, this slender volume contains Henry Jonathan Williams' personal remembrances of and family records relating to General Jonathan Williams, a nephew of Benjamin Franklin and chief of the Army Corp of Engineers. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.929.2.W672
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	American Revolution \| Engineering \| Military History
	Genre:	Family Correspondence \| Manuscript Essays

2	Author:	Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Jonathan Williams Papers
	Dates:	1763-1802
	Abstract:	The Jonathan Williams Papers contain Williams' correspondence, often of a personal nature, from the 1788-1803. This collection adds primary source materials to the H.J. Williams collection, which consists of genealogical material on the Williams family. Jonathan Williams was one of Benjamin Franklin's nephews. He attained high positions in the United States military and helped found West Point. The bulk of Jonathan Williams's papers contain letters from William Alexander to Jonathan Williams. Alexander was his father-in-law. Topics discussed include business, legal, and of course family affairs. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.W6765
	Extent:	0.25 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Engineering \| Law \| Military History
	Genre:	Family Correspondence \| Legal Records \| Political Correspondence
	Subjects:	Wine and wine making

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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