| 2 | 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.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.F832 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Land and Speculation | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Legal Records | | | Subjects: | Real property -- Pennsylvania. | |
12 | Author: | Pennsylvania. General Assembly | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Records concerning the early settlements on the Delaware River, 1630-1682, 1774
| | | Dates: | 1630-1774 | | | Abstract: | The volume contains records relating to the history of Dutch settlers in the territories that the English acquired. These are copies of documents that are held at the State Archives. Many were originally in Dutch but were translated to English in this volume. The documents contain records from as early as 1638 and continue through Edmund Andros' term as governor of New England and ends in 1700. The documents include many official government proclamations and legal documents relating to Dutch property and their rights within English colonies.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.974.8.P37 | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | Land and Speculation | Law | Pennsylvania History | Philadelphia History | | | Genre: | Official Government Documents and Records | |
18 | Author: | Cadwalader, Lambert | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Lambert Cadwalader Papers
| | | Dates: | 1779-1798 | | | Abstract: | This collection of letters, while tiny, is actually quite rich in content. Cadwalader wrote to Samuel Meredith, a politician and fellow Revolutionary War soldier, concerning the war, his real estate holdings in Philadelphia, and the local political climate. The seven items are dated from October 5, 1779 to March 9, 1798, during which Cadwalader served in the military, reentered politics, got married, and then retired from public service.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.B.C625.1 | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear Feet | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Land and Speculation | Philadelphia History | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Political Correspondence | | | Subjects: | Inoculation | Smallpox | Taxation -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia | |
20 | Author: | Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Thomas Penn correspondence, 1747-1771, with James Hamilton
| | | Dates: | 1747-1771 | | | Abstract: | This Thomas and Richard Penn Collection contains a range of correspondence from the proprietors of Pennsylvania, Thomas and Richard Penn (especially Thomas, the chief proprietor), to their agents in Pennsylvania, especially James Hamilton, who served as governor in the 1750s. The Collection begins in the 1740s, spans the Seven Years' War, and ends in the midst of the imperial crisis. Because of the time period covered, the letters touch on many important matters regarding the militarization of Pennsylvania, political battles within the colony, and the crisis brought about by imperial consolidation in the 1760s.
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| | | Call #: | Mss.974.8.P36c | | | Extent: | 1 volume(s) | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Colonial Politics | Government Affairs | Land and Speculation | Military History | Pennsylvania History | Seven Years' War | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | General Correspondence | Official Government Documents and Records | Political Correspondence | |
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