Resources in Early American History

1	Author:	Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Meteorological observations, 1784
	Dates:	1784
	Abstract:	This slender volume contains meteorological and some astronomical data taken at Wilmington, Delaware from July 1 to October 14, 1784. In addition to the data, the volume contains marginalia on the weather, his astronomical clock, and his calculations for finishing the Mason-Dixon Line. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.526.62.R51
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Pennsylvania History \| Surveying and Maps
	Genre:	Maps and Surveys \| Meteorological Data \| Scientific Data
	Subjects:	Astronomy -- Observations. \| Longitude. \| Meteorology -- Observations.

2	Author:	Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Meteorological observations, 1784-1805
	Dates:	1784-1805
	Abstract:	This collection contains two volumes of David Rittenhouse's daily diaries. The first volume contains meteorological data for 1792. The second volume is more content rich and covers the period in 1785 during which he traveled west to determine the boundaries of Pennsylvania. These records include observations on the environment, daily expenses, and other travel-related recordings. There are also various sketches, calculations, and other notes in these volumes. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.R51d
	Extent:	2 volume(s)
	Topics:	Natural history \| Pennsylvania History \| Science and technology \| Travel
	Genre:	Meteorological Data \| Scientific Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Meteorology -- Observations -- Pennsylvania.

3	Author:	Fisher family.	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Fisher family papers, 1797-1825
	Dates:	1797-1825
	Abstract:	This collection houses an assortment of papers relating to the Fisher family of Philadelphia. Miers Fisher was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer. Assorted papers of his two sons are also included. Samuel Fisher was a merchant in Philadelphia and his brother, Miers Jr., was a merchant in Russia. This collection captures the breadth of this prominent family's social and economic connections. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.B.F530-F532
	Extent:	1 Linear Feet
	Topics:	Americans Abroad \| Business and Skilled Trades \| Diplomatic History \| International Affairs \| International Trade. \| Marriage and Family Life \| Pennsylvania History \| Social Life and Custom \| Travel
	Genre:	Business Records and Accounts \| Diplomatic Material \| Family Correspondence \| General Correspondence \| Meteorological Data \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Meteorology -- Observations -- Europe.

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