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1Author:  William & George PanterRequires cookie*
 Title:  Sale catalogue of prize cargo of the Marquis de Lafayette     
 Dates:  1781-1782 
 Abstract:  This manuscript may prove of interest to naval historians of the revolutionary era.

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 Call #:  Mss.347.7.P19 
 Extent:  1 volume(s) 
 Subjects:  American Revolution | Business Records and Accounts | Catalogs. | International Trade. | Military History | Miscellaneous 
2Author:  Dawes, Elizabeth F.,collector.Requires cookie*
 Title:  Dawes Collection of Documents on American History     
 Dates:  1681-1921 
 Abstract:  There is at least one item in this collection which may be of interest to naval historians: Johnson, Richard M. Letter to the Secretary of the Navy. 1840 June 11. Makes a request. 1 pages.

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 Call #:  Mss.973.D32 
 Extent:  0.25 Linear Feet 
 Subjects:  American Revolution | Biddle, Clement C. (Clement Cornell), 1784-1855 | Business Records and Accounts | Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850 | Colony and State Specific History | Dawes, Elizabeth F.,collector. | Early National Politics | General Correspondence | Miscellaneous | Musical scores. | Native America | Official Government Documents and Records | Pennsylvania -- History -- 18th century. | Pennsylvania History | Publishers and publishing. | Ticknor and Fields. 
4Author:  Feinstone, Sol,1888-1980,colleRequires cookie*
 Title:  The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s     
 Dates:  Circa 1760s-1850s 
 Abstract:  The David Library Collection includes miscellaneous letters of high interest pertaining to all aspects of the American Revolution, including naval concerns. Among topics covered are privateers and privateering, prize cases, the British and Continental Navies, and the United States Navy and Marine Corps. There are also letters from John Barry, Francois-Joseph-Paul comte de Grasse, John Paul Jones, and Sir Richard Howe.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.F327 
 Extent:  27 Linear Feet 
 Subjects:  Adams, John, 1735-1826 | Adams, Samuel | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Colonial Politics | Colony and State Specific History | Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829 | Diplomatic History | Early National Politics | Family Correspondence | Feinstone, Sol,1888-1980,colle | General Correspondence | Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 | Huntington, Jedediah, 1743-1818 | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 | Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834 | Military History | Military Records | Miscellaneous | New Jersey -- History -- 1775-1865. | New Jersey -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. | Official Government Documents and Records | Pennsylvania History | Political Correspondence | Presidents. | Printed Material | Statesmen. | United States -- Armed Forces -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783. | United States -- History -- 1775-1865. | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. | United States -- History, Military. | Washington, George (1732-1799) 
6Author:  Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809Requires cookie*
 Title:  Colonel Richard Gimbel Collection of Thomas Paine Papers     
 Dates:  1692 - Circa 1921 
 Abstract:  The Paine Papers contain at least one item which may be of interest to naval historians: Jefferson, Thomas. Letter to Thomas Paine. 1788 July 28. Discusses a battle between Admiral Paul Jones and the Prince of Nassau on the 18th of June, the "forerunner of the great decissive action... which took place on the 26th..." Mentions also a "less bloody war" between the Pope and the King of Naples. 4 pages.

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 Call #:  Mss.B.P165 
 Extent:  176 items 
 Subjects:  Adams, Samuel | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Bridge Company of Philadelphia | Bridges -- 18th century | Clinton, George, 1739-1812 | Clymer, George, 1734-1813 | Colonial Politics | Cope, Thomas Pim, 1768-1854 | Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809 | Early National Politics | Engineering | Few, Kitty Nicholson | France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815 | General Correspondence | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1789-1820 | Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 | Hall, John | International Affairs | Ireland -- Foreign relations | Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792 | Lotteries -- New York (State) | Madison, James, 1751-1836 | Manuscript Essays | Marriage and Family Life | McIntere, Archibald | Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800 | Morris, Robert, 1734-1806 | New York (N.Y.) -- Description and travel -- 18th century | Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 | Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 | Parke, Thomas, 1749-1835 | Printing and Publishing | Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796 | Roofing, Slate | Schuylkill River Bridge | Science and technology | United States -- Politics and government -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 | Wolfe, James, 1727-1759 
7Author:  Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790Requires cookie*
 Title:  Benjamin Franklin Papers, 1642-1841     
 Dates:  1642-1841 
 Abstract:  The Franklin papers contain numerous letters which may be of interest to naval historians. The following are organized by subject:

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 Call #:  Mss.B.F85 
 Extent:  85.5 Linear Feet 
 Subjects:  Abolition, emancipation, freedom | Account books. | American Philosophical Society | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Bache, Catherine Wistar, 1770-1820 | Bache, Sarah Franklin, 1743-1808 | Business Records and Accounts | Business and Skilled Trades | Diaries. | Diplomatic History | Diplomatic Material | Electricity -- Early works to 1800 | Family Correspondence | France -- Foreign relations -- United States | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774 | Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823 | Franklin, William, 1731-1813 | General Correspondence | Government Affairs | Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States | Hays, I. Minis (Isaac Minis), 1847-1925 | Hodge, Sarah Bache, 1798-1849 | International Travel | Land and Speculation | Manuscript Essays | Marriage and Family Life | Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794 | Military History | Pen works | Pencil works | Pennsylvania -- History -- 18th century | Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- 18th century | Pennsylvania History | Political Correspondence | Postal service -- United States | Printed Material | Printers -- Pennsylvania | Printing and Publishing | Scientific Correspondence | Slaves, slavery, slave trade | Social Life and Custom | Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform | United States -- Foreign relations -- France | United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca.1600-1775 | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763 | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | United States -- Politics and government -- Colonial period, ca.1600-1775 | United States -- Politics and government -- Revolution, 1775-1783 | Williams, Jonathan, 1719-1796 | Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815