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:	Pursh, Frederick, 1774-1820	Requires cookie*
	Title:	Journal of a botanical excursion in the Northeastern parts of Pennsylvania and in the state of New York, 1807
	Dates:	1807
	Abstract:	This volume contains the travel journal of Frederick Pursh, a patron of Benjamin Smith Barton, during his journey from Philadelphia throughout northeastern Pennsylvania and New York. Although the excursion was for botanical research, Pursh's diary entries record many other details, including comments on the state of roads, the people he met, the towns he visited, and the natural environment. There are two sketches in the volume. View finding aid for a full description
	Call #:	Mss.580.P97
	Extent:	1 volume(s)
	Topics:	Colony and State Specific History \| Natural history \| Pennsylvania History \| Travel
	Genre:	Scientific Data \| Sketchbooks \| Travel Narratives and Journals
	Subjects:	Botany -- New York (State) \| Botany -- Pennsylvania.

3	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.

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