American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIc
APS.Archives.IIc
Papers | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | Jan. 9, 1826 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
The Hague, L.S.: H. J. Van Ewyck. 2p.and end. In Dutch. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S. | January 12, 1826 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. ----Copy marked "Duplicaat." ----English translation. Forwards publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Committee of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to the American Philosophical Society, | January 20, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S.: W[illiam] Rawle, Jos[eph] Hopkinson, Roberts Vaux. Application to examine documents in possession of the Historical and Literary Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Edw[ard] Livingston to John Vaughan, | January 27, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. Will send the A.P.S. what has been published on penal law in New Orleans. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Board of Officers.
Report of the Board of Officers to the Am[erican] Philosophical Society, | January 27, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 5pp. and endorsement. D. Resolve that it is "not expedient" to allow the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to copy documents belonging to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10" | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to the A.P.S. | Jan. 30, 1826 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
Rotterdam, L.S.: J. van der Scallen van Scllenhouz. 2p. and add., end. In Dutch. ----English translation. Friendly letter. Sends program for 1825? General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Humphreys, Samuel, 1778-1846.
Samuel Humphreys to George Ord, | January 31, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 10" | ||
Southwark, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10" | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 2, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: de Larenaudiére. 2p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. Awaits publication on Greek colonies in Florida and Texas. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Kungl. Svenska Vetenskapsakademien (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences).
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | February 2, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Stockholm, L.S.: Fal. Berzelius. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | Feb. 6, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Fournier. 2p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution recommending the appointment of a committee to prepare a list of books needed in the library, | February 17, 1826 | 7 5/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: F[rancis] Nichols. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | March 2, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., a volume from the Rev. R. Anderson, of Boston. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to John Vaughan, | March 11, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents to the A.P.S.: a table of oviparous quadrupeds. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9" | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | March 14, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S: John T. Kirkland and Charles Folson. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | March 14, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John T. Kirkland and Charles Folson. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | March 30, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Royal Society, Transactions, 1825, pt. ii; Astronomical Society, Memoirs, II, pt. i. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | 1826 March | |||
The Royal Academy of the Sciences in Berlin requests missing issues of the A.P.S. Transactions from Vol. II and VI. | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 4, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E. Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R[obert] M[askell] Patterson, Philadelphia; | April 4, 1826 | 9x7 | ||
London, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Caravadossy de Moetz,.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 14, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications of Turin royal academy of sciences. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Marcus Bull's paper on heat from coal; | April 14, 1826 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, B.H.Coates and Franklin Bache. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.542. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 1ff General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828.
DeWitt Clinton to John Vaughan, | April 14, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to Mr. Vaughan some books and two maps of the Erie canal, one of which is intended for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | April 14, 1826 | 9x7 | ||
L.S.: W. S. Stratford. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
de Maltitz, Francois.
Letter to George Ord | 1826 April 20/May 2 | |||
Francois de Maltitz acknowledges the Society's letter of condolence on the death of Count Nicolas de Romanzoff. | ||||
Small, Abraham, 1764?-1829.
Abr[aha]m Small to [Robert M.] Patterson, | May 4, 1826 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wants the Society to buy the remaining copies of A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., I and II. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 555. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Robert [M.] Patterson | May 7, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.D.S. Notations concerning the publication of the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Meigs, Charles D. (Charles Delucena), 1792-1869.
Ch[arles] D. Meigs to Jno. Vaughan, | May 18, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. Encloses fee. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Note regarding the deposit of three rare and interesting maps with the American Philosophical Society, | May 19, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 8 5/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. See Minutes, May 19, 1826, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 554. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8 5/16" | ||||
Kongelige Danske videnskabernes selskab.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 20, 1826 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Copenhagen, L.S.: H. C. Oersted. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Also, contains card of Mr. Steen Bille. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Lambert, William.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | May 26, 1826 | 11-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Sends rules for locating the longitude of Washington, D.C. General physical description: 11-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Bywater, John.
John Bywater to R[obert] M. Patterson, | June 8, 1826 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Liverpool, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a memoir to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | June 14, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Perthes & Besser.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | June 21, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Hamburg, L. 1p. and add., end. Enc.wanting Forwards books. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
G[eorge] Turner to the Secretary of the [American] Philosophical Society, | June 26, 1826 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Cincinnati, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a new theory of the earth, by [John Cleves Symmes?]. Has lost his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Requests renewal thereof. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Laval, J. Ivan Stépanowitch, comte, 1761-1846.
Letter to George Ord | July 3/15, 1826 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburgh, L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. Cf. Minutes - October 6, 1826. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | July 15, 1826 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
The Hague, L.S.: H. J. Van Ewyck. 1p.and add.,end. In Dutch. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 18, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Reuben Haines. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Tiarks, John Lewis, 1789-1837.
J[ohn] L[ewis] Tiarks to George Ord, | July 18, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Jever, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau and Robert Walsh, Jr. | July 22, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Concerning the deaths of Adams and Jefferson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 556. Film 199 Frame 210 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Romanzoff, Serge comte de.
Letter to Baron de Maltitz; | July 23, 1826 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
St. Petersbourg, Extract from L. 2p. In French. Enclosed With letter from Baron de Maltitz to George Ord, Oct. 6/18,1826. Acknowledges Society's letter of condolence on the death of his brother [Nicholas de Romanzoff]. Cf. Minutes, May 5,1826. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau and Robert Walsh, Philadelphia; | July 26, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Quincy, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Concerning the deaths of John Adams and Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 211 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société royale des antiquaires de France.
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | July 28, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: L'Abbe Labouderie. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Petty Vaughan to John Vaughan, | August 7, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has forwarded some books from the Linnean Society for the A.P.S. and George Ord. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. Du Ponceau to J[ohn] Vaughan | August 8, 1826 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. A.L.S. Work upon various Indian languages. Interesting nature of correspondence with [John] Heckewelder. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Roberdeau, Isaac, 1763-1829.
I[saac] Roberdeau to ---- | August 11, 1826 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Topographical Bureau, Washington, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Requests information as to maps showing the northern boundary of the U. S. in the library of the A.P.S. or other libraries in Philadelphia. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Vaughan, Charles Richard, 1774-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1826 August 13 | |||
Sir Charles Vaughan thanks John Vaughan for sending him a catalog of the Library of the American Philosophical Society. Sir Charles also refers to the present he has received from Mr. [Roberts] Vaux, a memorial box to William Penn, made from a piece of the Treaty (Elm) Tree, under which Penn negotiated his peace with the Indians. | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Aug. 18, 1826 | 8x5 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thos.Webster. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | August 19, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, L.S.: J. F. Enke. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications and asks for APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
Letter to [Bon Joseph] Dacier; | Aug. 20, 1826 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Copy. Concerning the death of Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 212 General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Aug. 20, 1826 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 4p.,end. In German. ----English translation. Concerning Scandinavian discoveries in America prior to 1492. Forwards publications. Concerning K.nordiske oldskrift selskab. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Letter to William Tilghman, Philadelphia; | Aug. 20, 1826 | 9-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 2p. Forwards his Krakes Maal and wishes to exchange items with the APS from the Society of Northern Antiquities. Removed from 839.8:R12, Feb.1962. General physical description: 9-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Aug. 23, 1826 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Dacier. 2p.,end. In French. Concerning the death of Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 214 General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to [James Brown]; | Aug. 23, 1826 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Dacier. 1p. In French. Copy. Concerning the death of Jefferson. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia; | Aug. 23, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. Film 199 Frame 213 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 25, 1826 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: H.C. Carey and I. Lea. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Volumes or parts of volumes wanting to complete the set of the Encyclopaedia Francais held by the A.P.S., | August 29, 1826 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
Letter to P. S. DuPonceau, | Aug. 29, 1826 | 9x7 | ||
Philadelphia Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards Dacier's letter on the death of Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 222 General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to J[ohn] Vaughan | September 2, 1826 | 5" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.L.S. "I have resolved on writing to Mr. [Joel R.] Poinsett in order to endeavour to obtain by his means some valuable Donations for the Society..." General physical description: 5" x 7 3/4" Access digital object: | ||||
Huntlent, M. L..
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Sept. 22, 1826 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Concerning a donation. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | Sept. 24, 1826 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. With regard to distribution of A. P. S. Transactions, V, pt. 3. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R[obert] M[askell] Patterson; | Sept. 29, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 2, 1826 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Fourier. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to John Vaughan, | October 4, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 13" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Vaughan to aid him in the sale of some of the books he has written. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" | ||||
Gibson, William, 1788-1868.
W[illiam] Gibson to John Vaughan, | October 6, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents a copy of his essay to Mr. Vaughan; a duplicate to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Maltitz, Franz Friedrich, Freiherr von.
Letter to George Ord | Oct. 6/18, 1826 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and end. and enc. - 2p. In French. Regarding the Society's letter of condolence on the death of of the Comte Nicholas de Romanzoff, Maltitz encloses an extract of a letter from Comte Serge de Romanzoff, dated July 23, 1826. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Rivinus, Edward Florens, 1802-1873.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Oct. 6, 1826 | 8x5 | ||
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Donates publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society; | Oct. 10, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: de LaRenaudière. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
United States. Surgeon-General's Office.
Letter to Z[accheus] Collins; | Oct. 14, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, L.S.: J. [J.?] Brereton. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Oct. 16, 1826 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
List of Books sent to the A.P.S. | October 26, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Lisbon, D.S.: Alexandre Antonio Vandelli. 3p. and end. In French. Enclosed originally in letter from J.Q. Perina to the A.P.S.; Dec. 6, 1827. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Lorich, Severin.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 3, 1826 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Donates book. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 7, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E.Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to J[ohn] Vaughan, | November 9, 1826 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Copenhagen, 2 pp. A.L.S. Will bring publications of Royal Society of Sciences [of Denmark] to A.P.S. next summer. Sends report on Mutual Instruction in Denmark. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS. | Nov. 10, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 13, 1826 | 10x8, 5-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S.: Eugene Burnouf. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. ----Translation. 1p.and end. General physical description: 10x8, 5-1/2x8 | ||||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to William Vaughan | November 16, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S.: B. Leigh Lye. 1p.and end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Caravedossy de Moetz,.
Letter to Mr. Tilghman; | Nov. 17, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards volume donated by the Turin Académie royale des sciences. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the model of Thomas' marine railway to the [Philadelphia] Chamber of Commerce, | December 2, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Tho[ma]s P. Cope and four others. " . . . the Marine Railway may be usefully employed in the Port of Philada . . . " General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Dec. 7, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: W. S. Stratford. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Dec. 8, 1826 | 11x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Geo. Children. 1p.and add: "in care of William Vaughan:, end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 11x8 | ||||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garção.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French Forwards volume. For letter forwarding volume, see T.L.L. Brent to John Vaughan; Jan. 9, 1827. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866.
Lew[is] Cass to George Ord, | December 21, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
Detroit, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Horace Binney | Dec. 21, 1826 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Contains also Binney's observation on the Magellanic fund; Dec. 22, 1826. Concerning the Magellanic fund and how it may be expended by the Society. General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
Binney, Horace, 1780-1875.
[Opinion regarding use of surplus-Magellanic fund by the American Philosophical Society], | December 22, 1826 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. D.S.: Hor[ace] Binney. Copy. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Texier de La Pommeraye, A. (Arnaud).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Dec. 28, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Donates volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Edw[ard] Livingston to John Vaughan, | December 31, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. Encloses an order for the third code of his system of penal law, to be presented to the A.P.S. in his name. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Brent, Thomas L. L., 1784-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 9, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Lisbon, L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards gift of Baron da Villa da Praia For the Baron's letter, see Da Villa da Praia to John Vaughan; Dec. 12, 1826. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Brent, Thomas L. L., 1784-1845.
Letter to [the collector of the port of Philadelphia]; | Jan. 10, 1827 | 8x5 | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards publications to Mr. Vaughan. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the APS; | Jan. 10, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Jomard. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Letter to George Ord | Jan.10, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Turin, L.S.: Hyacinthe Carena. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. Concerning J. Vaughan. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord; | Jan. 18, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Sundries paid on account of the American Philosophical Society from | February 1, December 4, 1827 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Endorsed: John Vaughan Esquire. $4.75 for porterage, freight, and postage. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Gilpin, Henry D. (Henry Dilworth), 1801-1860.
H[enry] D. Gilpin to John Vaughan, | February 11, 1827 | 5" x 8" | ||
----, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning books to be returned to the A.P.S. Presents two of his pamphlets to the library. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Letter to General Lafayette; | Feb. 23, 1827 | 7" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. The A.P.S. sends sympathy on the death of Charles Philibert, Count de Lasteyrie. Refers to Franklin and Jefferson. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec. 1936. FILM54-67 FRAME73 FILM199 FRAME763 General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Edwin James' communication on the Menonomie Indians and their language; | Feb., 1827 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
[ca.]. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J.Mease and Ch.D.Meigs. Eor communication, see: James. Some account...; 1827 (970.1:J23). General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 Subject(s): Menominee language | ||||
Struve, Heinrich Christian Gottfried von, 1772-1851.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S.; | March 9, 1827 | 8" x 10" | ||
Hamburg, A.L. 1p. and add. and end. In French. (Damaged; signature cut off) Acknowledge election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | March 16, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p.,end. Thanks for publication and forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | April 2, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of the New York Historical Society: [William] Smith's History of New York. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Letter to Nicholas Biddle | April 13, 1827 | 1 page(s) | ||
Hall of the Society. APS Secretary Ord giving the thanks of the Society to Biddle for delivering the "Eulogium" for the late President of the Society Thomas Jefferson. Requests a copy of the eulogy from Biddle for publication. Extracted from APS minutes. Provenance: M2004-19 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Judge [Charles] Tait; | April 20, 1827 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, Printed L.S: George Ord, secretary. 1p. and add. Announcement of his election to membership in the Society. Presented by Mrs. James Woods, Nov.9,1908 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
J[oel] R. Poinsett to George Ord, | April 20, 1827 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Corresponding secretary of the A.P.S., Mexico, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Tait, Charles, 1768-1835.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | April 23, 1827 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Acknowledges election to membership. Refers to Franklin, Rittenhouse and Jefferson. FILM 54-67,199 FRAME 74,764 General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Tait, Charles, 1768-1835.
C[harles] Tait to George Ord, | April 23, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Encloses $10 in payment of membership dues in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, librarian to the A.P.S.; | April 28, 1827 | 9 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends a Report of the progress of mutual instruction in Denmark. Recommends a certain Mr. ----. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on the donation of Prof. Rafn; | May 4, 1827 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: S. Lorich. 4P. Cf. Minutes, p.567. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848.
to E. S. Burd and B[enjamin] Chew | May 4, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
to Peter S. DuPonceau and Clement C. Biddle, Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S. The executors of the estate of William Tilghman express their thanks upon the receipt of the eulogium delivered before the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to John Vaughan, | May 4, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Presents some pamphlets to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Letter to ---- ----; | May14/26, 1827 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburgh, A.L.S. 1p and end. Forwards books from the Imperial society of naturalists at Moscow; and diploma for Thomas Say. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
H[enry] Clay to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | May 26, 1827 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Department of State, Washington 1p. L.S. Will forward letter to Mr. Alexander H. Everett. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | May 31, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will forward a copy of the "canal celebration" to the A.P.S. Encloses some pamphlets for Dr. [James] Mease. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Edward Everett to John Vaughan, | June 1, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards such of his publications as are not already in the possession of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
B[enjamin] Silliman to John Vaughan, | June 1, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards a complete set of the American Journal of Science to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | June 5, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Suggests that Mr. Vaughan write to the British and Foreign Missionary Society for copies of the grammars of two African Languages, lately published. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Casado Giraldes, J. P. C. (Joaquim Pedro Cardozo).
Letter to the President of the APS; | June 10, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Havre, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Santarém, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de, 1791-1856.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 11, 1827 | 9x7 | ||
Lisbon, L.S. 3p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 14, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
The Author, Pseud..
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 16, 1827 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., L. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | June 16, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Fournier. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | June 16, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L. 1p., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 18, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Nich. Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Turpin, P. J. F. (Pierre Jean François), 1775-1840.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 23, 1827 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Rembrandt Peale to John Vaughan, | June 29, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates lithographic portrait of George Washington to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | July 3, 1827 | 9x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication of Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME677 General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Virginia. Governor's council.
Authorization; | July 7, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
D. Copy. 1p. Donates map. Enclosed originally in letter from Böye to J.Vaughan; August 9, 1827. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | July 18, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: designated Transactions of the Royal Society and of the Horticultural Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Greenleaf, Anne P..
Anne P. Greenleaf to John Vaughan, | July 24, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Allentown, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will take the earliest opportunity of forwarding the portrait of [William] Tilghman to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Rush, James, 1786-1869.
James Rush to Clement C. Biddle, | August 2, 1827 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of notification of election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Kilham, Hannah, 1774-1832.
Letter to William Vaughan; | Aug. 3, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Tottenham, A.L.S. 4p., end. Regrets that she has none of her works which the APS has requested. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | August 6, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards some African and Polynesian vocabularies and grammars. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Böÿe, Herman, 1792-1830.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 9, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, ALS 1p. and add., end. Enc. Forwards map of Virginia. For enclosure, see Governor's council of Virginia. Authorization; July 7, 1827. (Prev. cataloged under Jean B. Böye) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Rush, James, 1786-1869.
James Rush to Clement C. Biddle, | August 12, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2pp. A.L.S. Resignation from membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. D[u Ponceau] to John Vaughan | August 22, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.D.I. Mr. DuPonceau's statement of his works and translations. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Will[ia]m H. Keating to the American Philosophical Society | August 27, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Temascaltepec, Maxico, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Intends to remain a few years longer in Maxico; therefore resigns the secretaryship of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | September 6, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning the disposition of sets of the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to the President of the A.P.S., | September 7, 1827 | 7 9/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of John Bywater, the latter's essay on electricity, together with a manuscript to be read before the Society. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the memoir of Mr. John Bywater, | September 21, 1827 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
on the physical changes of light, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Franklin Bache, William Hembel, jr. Publication not recommended, as the paper consists of unsupported speculations. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Casado Giraldes, J. P. C. (Joaquim Pedro Cardozo).
Letter to George Ord, cor. sec. of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 30, 1827 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Harve, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Sends Vol. 3 of his Treatise of geography and history. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
James Brown to Clement C. Biddle, | October 6, 1827 | 7 5/8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | ||||
Chew, Benjamin, 1758-1844.
B[enjamin] Chew, and E. S. Burd to Peter S. Du Ponceau and others | October 8, 1827 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Transmit $200 bequest of the late William Tilghman to the A.P.S. Printed in full in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 570. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Minute concerning the bequest of the late William Tilghman, | October 19, 1827 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Hall of the Society, [Philadelphia], 1 p. A.D.S.: G[eorge] Ord. Purchased from Philadelphia Autograph Company, November, 1940. $1.00. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Oct. 22, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S.: Edward Everett. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to Benjamin Chew and Edward S. Burd, executors of the estate of William Tilghman | Oct. 22, 1827 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Pertains to the Tilghman bequest to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry James Anderson to John Vaughan, | October 30, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
New York, 2pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Relative to his communication to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 1, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John T. Kirkland and B. Peirce. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to R[obert] M. Patterson, | November 2, 1827 | 7 3/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. "With this I hand you the MSS. & drawings of my shells..." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
N[oah] Webster to George Ord | November 4, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented to the American Philosophical Society by his excellency, | November 5, 1827 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Frederick Adelung, of St. Petersburg, . . . through the hands of Peter S. Duponseau . . . Philadelphia, 2 pp. endorsement. D. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Edward Everett to John Vaughan, | November 5, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will bring a packet containing a part of the Flora Batava to the A.P.S. Wishes to get a table of contents for vol. II of the Flora Batava. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Dalman, Johan Wilhelm, 1787-1828.
J[ohn] W[ilhelm] Dalman to G[eorge] Ord, | November 6, 1827 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Stockholm, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 6, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E.Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications, one of which is on Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME679 General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828.
DeWitt Clinton to John Vaughan, | November 8, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9" | ||
New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Subscribes to A. P. S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9" | ||||
Emerson, G. (Gouverneur), 1796-1874.
Gouverneur Emerson to John Vaughan, | November 8, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N. in 3d.per. Presents a pamphlet to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to William Vaughan; | Nov. 9, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S.: W.S.Stratford. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for eulogism on Jefferson. donated by the APS. FILM199 FRAME676 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on N[icholas] M[arcellus] Hentz's paper on insects of North America; | Nov. 16, 1827 | 5x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.Harlan, Zaccheus Collins and James Mease. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.571. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 253 ff. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 26, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Cuvier. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | November 27, 1827 | 9x7 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: H. H. Wilson. 3p. and add., end. Thanks for APS publications. Presents volume. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME425 General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Barbour, James, 1775-1842.
Letter to P.S. DuPonceau; | Dec. 1, 1827 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, L.S. 2p. Acknowledges aborigine grammar sent by the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 1, 1827 | 9x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. Maltby. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to G[eorge] Ord; | Dec. 4, 1827 | 8x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | Dec. 5, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S.: Jos. Sabine, 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Perina, Joaquin Barroyo.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Dec. 6, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Enc. Forwards publications. For enclosure, see Lisbon.academia real das sciencias. List of books... Oct.26,1826. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Charles Pickering's paper on plant distribution; | Dec. 6, 1827 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Richard Harlan, J. Mease and Zaccheu Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.572. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 274 ff. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Netherlands. Crown.
Inscription to the A.P.S.; | Dec. 7, 1827 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
[received] D. 1p. and end. In French. Gift of volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 7, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,"by favour of Wm. Vaughan", end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1827 | 8x5 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Rod. E. Murchison. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Dec. 13, 1827 | 13x8 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thomas Young 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications, one of which is eulogism on Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME678 General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John [Vaughan] | December 18, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Royal Society of London, Transactions, 1827, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Resolutions of the historical and literary committee regarding the draught of a memorial to the state legislature, | December 20, 1827 | 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. Dr. D.S. : James Mease. Requesting financial aid of the state legislature. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the memoir of Dr. [Charles Delucena] Meigs on bones; | Dec. 21, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
[read] D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Sam, Brown, and Nath. A. Ware. 4p. end. cf. Minutes, p.572. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 285ff. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to [William] Vaughan, London; | Dec. 28, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S.: John Robinson. 1p. Thanks for APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan, London; | Dec. 29, 1827 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.A. Drummond-Hay. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Symbolic Account of the migration of the Aztec | 1827 | |||
Symbolic Account of the Aztec migration. Includes Codice Boturini. Ink sketches, 18' 7" x 8". Freeman guide, 443 Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Rafn's letter for the society of northern antiquities; | Oct., 1828 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
[ca.] D. 4p. Cf. Minutes, p.585. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
[Frederick] Adelung to ----, ----, | December, 1828 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. Translated copy of L. Is sending "a little package of Books" to the A.P.S. Calls attention to works upon Russa. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 587. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | January 3, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a number of books from Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall and Jules Klaproth. FILM403 FRAME 105 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Royal Academy of Sciences of Turin to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau | January 3, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: Transactions, XXX and XXXI. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Wilson, James Patriot, 1769-1830.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | [Jan. 4], 1828 | 5x8 | ||
L. in 3rd.P. 1p. Does not wish to pay APS dues. Cf. Minutes, p.574. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to James Mease and others | January 4, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to the presidency of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Anonymous.
Anonymous memorandum or letter to the A.P.S.. | 1828 January 4 | |||
Note regarding James P. Wilson's membership and dues. Sounds discrediting. | ||||
Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873.
W. M. Meredith to John Vaughan, | January 6, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Harrisburg, 1p. and address. A.L.S. "I shall wait for your instructions in regard to presenting the Petition for aid to the Am. Philos. Society." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Akademie der Wissenschaften in Göttingen.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 10, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Göttingen, A.L.S. Jno. Frd. Blumenbach. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for Publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873.
W. M. Meredith to John Vaughan, | January 12, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Harrisburg, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "I must beg that you will without delay inform me whether" to present the petition of the A.P.S. or not. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry J[ames] Anderson to Jno. Vaughan, | January 14, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., New York, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to revise certain passages in his maunscript before printing. Suicide of Oliver Kane. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Henry James] Anderson's paper; | Jan. 18, 1828 | 5-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Robt. Adrian and E. Nulty. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.575. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 315 ff. General physical description: 5-1/2x8 | ||||
American Fire Insurance Company (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Insurance policy issued to the APS for $6,000 on its books, apparatus, and museum specimens; | Jan. 18, 1828 | 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms.4p. Renewals for 1829-1832. Contains engraving by W. Kneass depicting fire fighting apparatus. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
President's address to the American Philosophical Society | January 18, 1828 | 12 3/8" x 7 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 6 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. General physical description: 12 3/8" x 7 15/16" | ||||
Kirckhoff, Chevalier de.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Jan. 19, 1828 | 9x8 | ||
Anvers, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Kirckhoff, Chevalier de.
Chevalier de Kirckhoff to ----, | January 19, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/16" | ||
Anvers, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Sends to [the A.P.S.] him memoirs upon benevolent societies in the Netherlands. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS. | Jan. 19, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. Forwards publication and thanks for the APS publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Salazar, José María, 1785-1828.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S.; | January 22, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Evans, John C..
John C. Evans. Report of survey of building belonging to the American Philosophical Society for purpose of insurance. | January 28, 1828 | 9 3/8" x 10 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: John C. Evans. Insurance, $4,000. Premium, $100. General physical description: 9 3/8" x 10 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the Board of Officers [to the American Philosophical Society] upon the address of the President, | February 8, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: J[ohn] K. Kane. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 8, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the A.P.S. | 1828 February 11 | |||
Acknowledgment of receipt of vol. 3, part 1, N.S. of the Transactions, as well as a eulogy for Dr. Tilghman by Peter S. Duponceau. | ||||
Shuckman, V..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 12, 1828 | 10-1/2x9 | ||
Berlin, L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publications and forwards some. FILM 403 FRAME 146 General physical description: 10-1/2x9 | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry James Anderson to John Vaughan, | February 13, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning the type for printing his article. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Evans, John C..
Copy of the John Evans Report of survey of building belonging to the American Philosophical Society for purpose of insurance. | February 14, 1828 | |||
Copy of the earlier February 14, 1828 report, together with an insurance policy from the Philadelphia Contributorship for Insurance of Houses from Fire. Dated September 30, 1949. | ||||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Henry S. Tanner to John Vaughan, | February 14, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of the Pennsylvania state map. FILM 403 FRAME 24 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to George Ord, | February 15, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Consulate of the U. S., Algiers, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Fire Insurance Company (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Insurance policy issued to the APS for $4,000 on its building; | Feb. 18, 1828 | 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 4p. Contains engraving by W. Kneass depicting fire fighting apparatus. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 18, 1828 | 9x7 | ||
London, 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord; | Feb. 19, 1828 | 9x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | Feb. 23, 1828 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 2p.and add.,end. by W.Vaughan. Have complete set of APS publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to John Vaughan, | February 28, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Madrid, 2 pp. A.L.S. Has purchased for the A.P.S., for $8, the printed Letters of Cortes. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Littell, Eliakim, 1797-1870.
E. Littell to John Vaughan, [Philadelphia], | March 6, 1828 | 4 15/16" x 7 13/16" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. In the name of Stephen Elliott, presents to the A.P.S. the first number of the Southern Review. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 13/16" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to William Vaughan, London; | March 12, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.A.Drummond-Hay. 2p. Thanks for APS publication. Will complete the publications given to the APS if any are lacking. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on G[eorge] Ord's paper on birds; | March 21, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: S. George Morton, Charles Pickering, and Richard Harlan. 2p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p.579. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 292 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Inscriptions & Belles-lettres (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | March 29, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Dacier. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | March 29, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: Cuvier. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on Dr. [Richard] Harlan's paper on the rattlesnake, | April 4, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Charles Pickering, B. H. Coates, G[eorge] Ord. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan, | April 11, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Department of State, Washington, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending to the A.P.S. designated congressional documents. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan; | April 14, 1828 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.H.Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry J[ames] Anderson to John Vaughan, | April 21, 1828 | 7 13/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Zollickoffer, William, 1793-1853.
William Zollickoffer to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 27, 1828 | 4 15/16" x 7 5/8" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to know whether his Materia Medica of the United States was received by the A.P.S. If not, will forward another copy. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to Peter Du Ponceau | April 30, 1828 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
Paris, Typewritten copy of L. 1p. In French. Accompanied by translation. Introduces Henry Ternaux; asks that he be presented to the Philosophical society. Presented by J. Bennett Nolan. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Jones, Edward.
Edward Jones to John Vaughan, | May 1, 1828 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Assures Mr. Vaughan that custom house rules as to books are to be given "the most liberal interpretation of which the law is susceptible." General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan, | May 14, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Department of State, Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Will send to the A.P.S. a set of the Secret Journals of Congress. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
[Royal] Horticultural Society to George Ord | May 19, 1828 | 7 1/2" x 8 15/16" | ||
[London], 1 p. and endorsement. L..S.: J[oh]n Sabine, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Transactions, VII, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to John Vaughan, | May 19, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Will supply the A.P.S. with a copy of the work son silk worms if the secretary of the treasury fails to do so. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
C. C. Rafn to the American Philosophical Society, | May 27, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||
Copenhagen, 6 pp. A.L.S. Details concerning his work on the pre-Columbian history of North America. Encloses copies of the chief works of the Royal Northern Society of Antiquaries for the years 1825-1827. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" Access digital object: | ||||
Nirderstitter,.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 2, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards volumes from Berlin. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Marsden, William, 1754-1836.
W[illia]m Marsden to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June 11, 1828 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a set of his published works, bound in five volumes. Titles enumerated. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
C. C. Rafn to [Peter S.] DuPonceau, President of the A.P.S., | June 12, 1828 | 8 1/2" x 10" | ||
Copenhagen, 1 p. A.L.S. Forwards information concerning the Royal Northern Society of Antiquaries. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June 17, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Edinburgh, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: E. W. Drummond-Hay, Secretary. Is forwarding to the A.P.S. a series of publications of the Society of Antiquaries "from its Institution to the present time. . . " General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Thornely, Thomas.
Tho[mas] Thornely to John Vaughan, | June 19, 1828 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
Liverpool, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a "companion to the Almance..." General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry James Anderson to ----, | June 26, 1828 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 2pp. A.L.S. With regard to revision of format [of A.P.S. Transactions?]. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Dantas, José Maria Dantas, 1772-1836.
Letter to ---- ----; | June 29, 1828 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American philosophical society. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Gilpin, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Gilpin to John Vaughan, | June 30, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Kentmere, 3 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Copy. Regarding "Mr. Preston of England's intended bequest of his Library to the philadelphia Library." General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the article on birds by C.L.Bonaparte; | July 18, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: George Ord, Charles Pickering, and Richd. Harlan. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.582. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 383 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to the President and members of the A.P.S., | August 5, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
German Town, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of Duke Bernard of Saxe-Weimar; the latter's Travels in the United States. FILM403 FRAME124 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Baron von Schuckmann; | Aug. 22, 1828 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.582-583. FILM 403 FRAME 147 General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Ticknor, George, 1791-1871.
Geo[rge] Ticknor to John Vaughan, Boston, | August 23, 1828 | 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | ||
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | Sept. 7, 1828 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Concerning donations from the Académie des sciences of the institut de France. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 10, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications from the Lisbon academia real das sciencias. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Santarém, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de, 1791-1856.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | 1828 September 10 | |||
Casado Giraldes, J. P. C. (Joaquim Pedro Cardozo).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 15, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Havre, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards publications and makes inquiries of U.S. geography. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Sept. 16, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Girard. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ticknor, George, 1791-1871.
George Ticknor to John K. Kane, | September 21, 1828 | 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry J[ame]s Anderson to John Vaughan, | September 27, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of a letter containing bill of lading for the books. "The type which I have sent on can be retained for the use of the Society . . ." General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 10, 1828 | 7 5/8" x 11 13/16" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a number of books and prints to the A.P.S., in the name of the King of Denmark. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 11 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper on insects by [Nicholas Marcellus] Hentz; | Oct. 17, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Charles Pickering, Richd. Harlan and Zaccheus Collins. 1p.and end. Cf, Minutes, p.585. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 458 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Oct. 18, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S.: E.Everett. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Graberg de Hemsoe [sic] on Arabic dialect; | Oct. 18, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, Zaccheus Collins, and Jos.Hopkinson. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.585. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
New-York Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 31, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Jno.Delafield, jr. 1p.and add., end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Rafn's letter from the antiquarian society of northern antiqities. | 1828 ca. October | |||
The A.P.S. committee reporting on Rafn's letter recommends purchase of two copies of the publications of the Icelandic Antiquarian Society at Copenhagen that Mr. Rafn informed them about, once they are published. The committee also recommends their promotion to other American literary societies, as well as monies to help them subscribe to the publications. | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 6, 1828 | 8x5 | ||
L.S.: F. de P. Quadrado. 2p., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to the APS; | Nov. 6, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.,end. In Spanish. Forwards publications of the royal historical society of Spain. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | November 7, 1828 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, 3 pp. Regarding maps wanted by the Department of State in connection with diplomatic negotiations with England. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Renwick, James, 1792-1863.
Ja[me]s Renwick to J[ohn] K. Kane, | November 8, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Columbia College, New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
James Brown to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | November 12, 1828 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. 8" x 10" A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a work presented by the author. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Samuel Brown, | November 21, 1828 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. D.S.: Franklin Beache, Secretary. Returns thanks for pamphlet, Séance publique annuelle des quatre academies, 1828. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1828 | 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Rod.I. Murchison. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | November 22, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of letter of the 16th., and nineteen maps mentioned therein. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry Ja[me]s Anderson to John Vaughan, | November 30, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Safe arrival of books (i.e., A.P.S. Transactions) and deposit thereof with Carvill and Company. Expects little or no sale. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | Dec. 2, 1828 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E.Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 2, 1828 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 4, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Robinson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the building committee regarding arrangement with Athenaeum about north basement room, | December 5, 1828 | 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, J[ohn] K. Kane, W[illia]m Strickland. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Dec. 5, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S.with initials. 2p.and add.,end. Praise of science. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Librarian of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1828 | 8x5 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W. S. Stratford. 1p.and add.and end. Thanks for APS publication forwarded by W.Vaughan. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented by Frederick Adelung to the American Philosophical Society, | December 19, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsement. D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 587. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 19, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S. Cuvier. 1p.and add.,end. In French Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | Dec. 20, 1828 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Suggests using Franklin's head on new seal for the Society. See Minutes, p.587. FILM54-67 FRAME 76 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of the A.P.S.; | Dec. 24, 1828 | 8" x 10" | ||
A(?) .L.S: John Robison, secretary. 1p. and end. Calls attention to the Keith biennial prize medal offered by the Council of the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to the president or secretary of the Asiatic society of Calcutta | Dec. 29, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Letterpress c. of L. 1p. Sends APS Transactions for their library. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
Letter to | 1828 December | |||
Letter expressing his gratitude and says he is sending a little package of books to the A.P.S., and calls attention to the works on Russia. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Announcement of the Transactions, vol. III, part 2, new series | 1828 | |||
See Oversize Box | ||||
Belton, Samuel.
Sam[uel] Belton to John Vaughan, | January 1, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
German town, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns thanks for his election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Engagement to sup together on the sixtieth anniv[ersar]y of the [Amercian Philosophical] Society, | January 2, 1829 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Of value for autographs. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | January 2, 1829 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Returns designated maps, which have not been used, together with receipts therefor. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Jan. 3, 1829 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thomas Young. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Tho[ma]s P. Jones | January 22, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of documents upon the raising of silk worms. Encloses list of deficiencies in A.P.S. set of public documents since 1817. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Invoice of books purchased by order of John Vaughan, Librarian of the A.P.S., | January 29, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
...Paris, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.Signed: George Ord. Books purchased in Paris by Mr. Ord. Value, 886 franc, 95 sous. Invoice enclosed in Ord to Vaughan, 1-29-1829. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | January 29, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to books purchased in Paris for the library of the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to John Vaughan, | January 30, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/8" | ||
Charleston, 1 p., address and endorsement. Donates to the A.P.S. a number of books, listed herein. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Cooper, William.
Letter to John Vaughan | January 31, 1829 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning bones of megalonyx owned by Dorfeuille and hopes the APS will get them Refers to Jefferson. For printed description of these bones, see: Journal.Acad.of Nat.Sci,Vol.VI,p.269. FILM199 FRAME 765 General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
De Lancey, William Heathcote, 1797-1865.
W. H. DeLancey to F[ranklin] Bache, | February 6, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Emcloses $15 in payment of dues. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to J[ohn] Vaughan, | February 6, 1829 | 4 15/16" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates small Russian coin to the A.P.S. Work of C. C. Rafn on North American antiquities. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | February 11, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning books, to the value of 178 francs, 75 sous, purchased for himself but forwarded to the A.P.S. and included in their account. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | February 12, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Case of books shipped to A.P.S. on board the Francois I. Invoice of 1,065 francs, 70 Sous. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Fischer von Waldheim, Gotthelf, 1771-1853.
Letter to ----; | Feb. 28, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Moscow, A.L.S. 1p. and end. A.L.S. In French Donations for the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Invoice of books purchased in Paris for the American Philosophical Society. Total of 886 francs, 95 sous. | February, 1829 | 8 5/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
and shipped on the Francois I in By George Ord. 4 pp. D. Books valued at 886 francs, 95 sous. General physical description: 8 5/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books sent to [American] Phil[osophical] Society [from Paris], | February-June, 1829-1831 | 4 7/8" x 6 5/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Value: 1,176 francs, 90 sous, calculated as $227.42. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 6 5/8" | ||||
Bustamenti, Jose Maria, Don.
Letter to J.R. Poinsett | 1829 March 3 | |||
Bustamenti acknowledges his election to the A.P.S.. Access digital object: | ||||
Agricultural & Horticultural Society of India.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | March 4, 1829 | 9x7 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: W. Carey. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to John Vaughan, | March 5, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Madrid, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Royal Academy of History of Madrid wishes to renew correspondence with the A.P.S. and has sent a parcel containing its Transactions and other publications. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | March 5, 1829 | 5" x 8" | ||
Paris, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to additional books bought in Paris for the library of the A.P.S. Value, 55 francs, 70 sous. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | March 10, 1829 | 5" x 8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has purchased a copy of Musaeum Hermeticum for A.P.S. Price, 4 francs. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Invoice of books sent through Mr. Dobson [to the American Philosophical Society], | March 10, April 28, 1829, 1830 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
1 p. D. Value: 92 francs, 50 sous. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Aug. 7/19, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
St. Petersbourg, L.S.: Fuss. 1p. and add., end. In French. Thanks for APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hall, Basil, 1788-1844.
Basil Hall to John Vaughan, | March 13, 1829 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Edinburgh, 2pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to exchange of publications between Edinburgh Antiquarian Society and A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Nutley, E..
Letter to E. Nutley | 1829 March 30 | |||
Says he will pay the sum named. | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the A.P.S. | March 1829 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Erman. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's paper on rattlesnake poison; | April 3, 1829 | 3-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: C.Pickering, B.H.Coates and R.E. Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.590. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 300 ff. General physical description: 3-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the making of meteorological observations; | April 3, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: William Hembel, F. Nichols, and Sam. Geo. Morton. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaux, George.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1829 April 6 | |||
Vaux writes to John Vaughan to request acknowledgment that the A.P.S. Library has accepted his donation of 3 volumes of the Theological Repository. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease issued to Athenaeum for rooms in Philosophical hall for five years; | April 10, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
D.S: Franklin Bache, sec. 2p. and end. Seal. ---- Another copy signed by Wm. Mcllhenney secy [Athenaeum]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Cooper, William.
W[illia]m Cooper to John Vaughan | April 10, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regarding Vaughan's membership in the Lyceum of Natural History. Has been correcting proof-sheets of [Charles Lucien] Bonaparte's paper on grouse. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by [Philip Houlbrooke] Nicklin on shells; | April 13, 1829 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Eglesfeld Griffith and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 395 ff. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's paper on birds; | April 16, 1829 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: C. Pickering, B.H.Coates, and R. Eglesfeld Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 464-465, 466 ff. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Joseph Roberts, | April 17, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: J. K. Kane, Secretary. Notice of election of Joseph Roberts to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on the committee on the paper by John Dawson. | 1829 April 17 | |||
Report of the Committee on John Dawson's Paper on the Reciprocals of Natural Numbers, which been in manuscript form for over forty years. They were sure that in the meantime the subject had been treated by some eminent mathematicians. Consequently, they did not recommend its publication in the Transactions. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Lea's paper on the genus Unio; | April 17, 1829 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Eglesfeld Griffith and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on article by John Dawson; | April 17, 1829 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: F. Nichols. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. On same sheet is letter to E.Nulty; March 30, 1829. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Hazard, Samuel, 1784-1870.
Sam[ue]l Hazard to the Amer[ican] Philosophical Society, | April 17, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Register of Pennsylvania, II. Requests permission to use manuscripts belonging to the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Gomez, J. M..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 26, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In Spanish. Concerning the analysis of a steamboat. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hyde de Neuville, Jean Guillaume, baron, 1776-1857.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of the A.P.S.; | April 30, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||
Paris, L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Lea's paper; | May 1, 1829 | 5x8 | ||
D. S.: R. Eglesfeld Griffith and C. Pickering, 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.592. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 8, 1829 | 8x5 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.S.Stratford. 1p.and add.,and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | May 18, 1829 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has "some few books yet to send" to the A.P.S. Intends going to London soon. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to the president of the scientific and literary society of Madras; | May 19, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Letterpress copy of A.L.S.: Jn.Vaughan. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | May 22, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | May 22, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to William Vaughan; | May 27, 1829 | 9x7 | ||
Dublin, L.S.: W.Bentham. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication.from the APS. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | June 23 and 25, 1829 | 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 4 pp. A.L.S. Instructs Vaughan to have Dr. [Thomas] Horsfield elected to the A.P.S. London book news. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 26, 1829 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Trinity College, Cambridge, L.S.: G. Peacock. 1p. and add., end. Thanks for APS publications. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 26, 1829 | 9x7 | ||
London, L.S.: Nich[olas] Carlisle. 1p., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 9, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hays, Isaac, 1796-1879.
Letter to P.S. Duponceau; | July 14, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Phila., L.S. 3p. and end. Transmits resolutions passed by the Franklin institute on the removal of Thomas P. Jones from office of superintendent of the U.S. Patent office. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Nichols, F. (Francis), fl. 1795-1820.
F[rancis] Nichols to the President of the A.P.S., | July 17, 1829 | 6 3/4" x 8 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Suggesting a change in the procedure at the meetings of the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 5/8" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 23, 1829 | 9x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Maltby. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Santarém, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de, 1791-1856.
Letter to [Peter S.] DuPonceau; | July 25, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Offers the APS the introduction to his Tableau Elementaire... Cf. Minutes, p.584. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | July 27, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Books presented to A.P.S. in the name of James Brown, purchased by Mr. Ord. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Wood, George B. (George Bacon), 1797-1879.
Geo[rge] B. Wood to Jno. K. Kane, | July 30, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/16" | ||||
Robertson,.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 4, 1829 | 7-1/2x5 | ||
A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and add., end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | ||||
Goetze, Peter Otto von, b. 1793.
Letter to Peter [S.] DuPonceau; | Aug. 7 [6], 1829 | 10x8 | ||
St. Petersburg, L. 2p.and end. Copy. In Latin. Forwards publications of the imperial academy of St. Petersburg. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie Imperiale des Sciences de St. Petersbourg.
Letter to the A.P.S. | 1829 August 7/19 | |||
The note acknowledges receipt by the Academie Imperiale des Sciences de St. Petersbourg of the 1st and 3rd volumes of the Transactions, of the Old Series. | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to [John] Vaughan | Aug. 20, 1829 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Rotterdam, L.S.: D. W. Dienau; J. B. Ochencan. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Forwards volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | August 27, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to books purchased for the A.P.S. Statement of account. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John K. Kane, | September 1, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Cambridge, Mass., 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on John Gummere's paper on the projection of eclipses; | Sept. 11, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Eugenius Nulty, Saml. Moore and Robert Adrian. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.595. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 467 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Henry S. Tanner to the President of the A.P.S., | September 18, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates a copy of his new map of United States to A.P.S. See Minutes, September 18, 1829, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 595. FILM 403 FRAME 25 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to [John Vaughan] | Sept. 22, 1829 | 13x8 | ||
London, L. 1p. Extract. Meterological instrument data. On same sheet is extract of letter from Wm.Vaughan to J.Vaughan; Oct. 6, 1829. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Sept. 27, 1829 | 12x8 | ||
Gravenhage, L.S.: D.J. Van Ewyct. 2p.,end. In Dutch. ----Translation. 1p. Thanks for publication. Forwards publication. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 30, 1829 | 6-1/2x4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volume. General physical description: 6-1/2x4 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to [John Vaughan] | Oct. 6, 1829 | 13x8 | ||
L. 1p. Extract. Meterological instrument data. On same sheet as letter from W.Vaughan to J.Vaughan; Sept. 22, 1829. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 7, 1829 | 7 11/16" x 11 3/4" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Presents several books to the A.P.S. in the name of Professor [C. C.] Rafn, of Copenhagen. Titles listed. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 11 3/4" | ||||
Barnes, Thomas.
Receipt to John Vaughan for purchase of oil; | Oct. 8, Jan. 4, 1829-1830 | 4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 | ||||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Henry S. Tanner to Franklin Bache, | October 19, 1829 | 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. FILM 403 FRAME23 General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Davis, John, 1761-1847.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 22, 1829 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Donates publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | Oct. 24, 1829 | 7-3/4x9-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. ----In French. 1p. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf.Minutes, p.597. General physical description: 7-3/4x9-3/4 | ||||
Butten, John M..
John M. Butten to J. P[eter] Lesley, | November 2, 1829 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
----, 1 p. A.L.S. Estimate on price of engraving eight drawings. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on enlarging the meeting room; | Nov. 6, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Jos. Hopkinson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.597. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Smith, Daniel B., 1792-1883.
Dan[ie]l B. Smith to Franklin Bache, | November 6, 1829 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 13, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Abrahamson, J. N. B. v. (Joseph Nicolai Benjamin).
Letter to [American philosophical society Paris, | Nov. 16, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership; sends some of his works. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to John Vaughan, | November 19, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: an Armenian grammar and a Christian prayer in Armenian text, with twenty-three different translations thereof. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Charles Christian Rafn to Peter Stephen DuPonceau, President of the A.P.S., | November 19, 1829 | 8 1/2" x 10 3/16" | ||
Copenhagen, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10 3/16" | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | November 20, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: H. H.Wilson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Say, Thomas, 1787-1834.
Thomas Say to John Vaughan, | November 20, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
New Harmony, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Presents his essay on shells. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Atwater, Caleb, 1778-1867.
Caleb Atwater to John Vaughan, | November 26, 1829 | 7 13/16" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. His pleasure in visiting the city of Philadelphia. Gratitude to members of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Rask, Rasmus, 1787-1832.
Erasmus Rask to John K. Kane, Secretary to the A.P.S., | November 27, 1829 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to John Vaughan, | December 15, 1829 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/16" | ||
Charleston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: the Works of Lord Bacon, in ten volumes. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/16" | ||||
Rask, Rasmus, 1787-1832.
R. Rask to John K. Kane, Secretary of A.P.S., | December 16, 1829 | 8 5/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to a system of expressing Arabic in European characters. Sends some papers to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 5/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
British and Foreign Bible Society.
British and Foreign Bible Society to John Vaughan | December 26, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S.: John Jackson, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: a number of versions of the sacred scriptures in some of the Oriental languages. List enclosed. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Long, G..
G. Long to John Vaughan, | December 26, 1829 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., University of London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending a "small book" to the A.P.S. Remarks upon the library and the student body of the University of London. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 28, 1829 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: James C. Biddle. 1p. and add., end. Donates publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Geology of the route of the Chesapeake & Delaware canal: | , 1829 | 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" | ||
being the report of a committee...appointed to examine certain documents & geological specimens..presented by Mr. Andrew Alfred Dexter...[1829]. D. 12p. Mutilated. Committee was composed of S.G. Morton, Charles Pickering, and Jno. Wetherill. Cf. APS Minutes, July 17, Aug. 21,1829; Feb. 21, 1834. Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, July 1946. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Jan. 6, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Jan. 12, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards material. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Atwater, Caleb, 1778-1867.
Caleb Atwater to John Vaughan, | January 13, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 10" | ||
Washington, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents samples of minerals to A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Godman's paper on extinct mammals; | Jan. 15, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea, Z. Collins, R.Eglesfeld Griffith, and W.E.Horner. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.598. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 478 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Hay's paper of a new species of extinct animals; | Jan. 15, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea, Z. Collins and R.Eglesfeld Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.598. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
Letter to J[ohn K.] Kane, secretary of the A.P.S.; | January 22, 1830 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes, Jan. 15,1830. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, treasurer to the A.P.S.; | January 22, 1830 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3d P. 1p. and end. Encloses his contribution as a member of the Society. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on and article by Mease on plant fibers; | Jan. 29, 1830 | 13x8 | ||
D.S.: C.Pickering, Z. Collins, and Tho. C. James. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.599. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Kongelige Danske videnskabernes selskab.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 29, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Copenhagen, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Rafn. 1p. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | January 1830 | 8-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Thanks for publications and forwards publications. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented to the American Philosophical Society by the Chevalier Frederick Adelung of St. Petersburg, | February 5, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Da Ponte, Lorenzo, 1749-1838.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 7, 1830 | 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[ma]s Horsfield to Franklin Bache, | February 9, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., [London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[ma]s Horsfield to J[ohn] K. Kane, | February 9, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., [London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Pougens, Charles de, 1755-1833.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of A.P.S.; | Feb. 11, 1830 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Paris, L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership; mentions Benjamin and William Temple Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME128 General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
James Brown to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | February 12, 1830 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Thanks the Society for resolutions passed upon the death of his brother, the late Dr. Samuel Brown. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon resolution to recommend the award of the Extra-Magellanic premium to John d'Homerque "for his valuable experiments on American Silk", | February 19, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 6 pp. D.S.: Joseph] Hopkinson and four others. Hopkinson and four others. Refuse recommendation. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Winthrop, Thomas L. (Thomas Lindall), 1760-1841.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 21, 1830 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Has received Transactions. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
J[oel] R. Poinsett to John Vaughan, | February 22, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Cincinnati, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Frank, the artist, who wishes to study the specimens of Mexican sculpture sent to Philadelphia by Poinsett. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" Access digital object: | ||||
Jomard, M. (Edme-François), 1777-1862.
Letter to P.S. Duponceau, president of the A.P.S.; | March 1, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges election to membership; sends some of his works. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | March 12, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | March 15, 1830 | 14x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Yanoss. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 14x8-1/2 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | March 17, 1830 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Paris, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Book purchases in Paris. Coming sale of Lamarck's library. Has conferred with Michaux upon needs of A.P.S. library. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | March 18, 1830 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding sixteen volumes purchased for A.P.S. Invoice for 26 francs included in the letter. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Marshall, John.
J[ohn] Marshall to J[ohn K. Kane, Richmond, | March 26, 1830 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the A.P.S. | March 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Erman. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
W[illiam] H. Keating to John K. Kane | April 6, 1830 | 8" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses list of donations made to the A.P.S. by [Joel R.] Poinsett and himself. General physical description: 8" x 10" Access digital object: | ||||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to Pierre S. DuPonceau; | April 15, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Georgetown, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. Questions. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[ma]s Horsfield to John Vaughan, | April 17, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Fairfield near Manchester, 4pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Griva, François.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | April 20, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Gênes, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Concerning donation. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872.
Francis Lieber to J[ohn] Vaughan, | April 23, 1830 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns Creole Gospel. Hopes A.P.S. received vols. I and II of his work. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | April 24 and 26, 1830 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Sends copy of invoice of books mentioned in letter of March 18. Sale of Lamarck's library. Purchase of five volumes (30 francs) for A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
W[illia]m B. Hodgson to J[ohn] K. Kane, | April 25, 1830 | 8" x 10" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Washington, 2pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Welsh, Henry, 1800-1883.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 26, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Harrisburg, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 6, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bille, Steen, 1797-1883.
Letter to [P] Pedersen, Philadelphia; | May 8, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Steen Bille, E. Holstein,Scheinheyder, 1p. and ad.,end. In Danish. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | May 8, 1830 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Cooperation of Michaux regarding journals and bulletins. Question concerning payment of duties. Introducing Dr.Spencer. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Beasley, Reuben Gaunt.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | May 11, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Havre, L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards box from Warden. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Thomas Nuttall's paper on a new species of Sarracenia; | May 20, 1830 | 9x8 | ||
D.S.: Zaccheus Collins, Solomon W.Conrad and Isaac Lea. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.602. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 49 ff. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
New-York Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 2, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
New York, L.S.: J. Delafield. 1p. and add., end. Inquires if their donation has arrived. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John K. Kane | June 5, 1830 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Poussin, Guillaume Tell, 1794-1876.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 11, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards map of Florida. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Reichel, J..
Letter to [ ]; | June 15, June 27, 1830 | 8 1/2" x 10" | ||
St. Petersbourg, A.L.S. 3p. and end. In French. On procuring medals from the United States. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the memoir on light by Saunders; | June 18, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: William Hambel, Robert Hare, and Solomon W. Conrad. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.602. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Barnet, I. Cox (Isaac.Cox), d. 1833.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | June 25, 1830 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards Aldini's donation. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Mulledy, Thomas F..
Letter to Robert Walsh, Philadelphia; | June 26, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Georgetown College, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards books for the APS library. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Aldini, Giovanni, 1762-1834.
Letter to [Peter S.] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | June 28, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Yarrell, William, 1784-1856.
W[illia]m Yarrell to the secretaries of the A.P.S., | June 28, 1830 | 7 5/16" 9 1/8" | ||
London, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" 9 1/8" | ||||
Abrahamson, J. N. B. v. (Joseph Nicolai Benjamin).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | June 30, 1830 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Copenhagen, L. 1p. Enc. In French. Concerning education in Denmark. For enclosure, see, on same sheet as above: Abrahamson. Sixth report. . . ;June 30, 1830. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Abrahamson, J. N. B. v. (Joseph Nicolai Benjamin).
Sixth report of les écoles d'enseignement muteul en Denmark, | June 30, 1830 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
adress'd to the APS; Copenhagen, D.S. 15p. In French. With letter from Abrahamson to the APS; June 30, 1830. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | July 4, 1830 | 10X8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards package to the APS. General physical description: 10X8 | ||||
Du Gour, Antione de Jeudy, 1766-ca. 1840.
Letter to [John Vaughan ?]; | July 6/18, 1830 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
St. Petersbourg, A.L.S. 4p. In French. On foundlings and foundling hospitals. Cf. Minutes, Oct. 1, 1830. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Bloomfield, Joseph E..
Jos[eph] E. Bloomfield to John Vaughan, | July 9, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to Peruvian vases deposited for inspection by the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to John Vaughan, | July 9, 1830 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his logarithmic tables. Has been elected to associate membership in the [Royal] Astronomical Society of London. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the purchase of minerals from Dr. Feuchtwanger; | July 9, 1830 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: John P. Wetherill, S.G.Morton, and R. Eglesfeld Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes,p.603. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Letter to ---- ----; | July 10/22, 1830 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
St. Petersburgh, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presents copy of Mr. Humboldt's speech given before the Academy, St. Petersburg. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Letter to Sol. Conrad; | August 4, 1830 | 4 3/4" x 8" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. and add. Relative to the withdrawal of a paper by Dr. Feuchtwanger. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Barabino, Joseph, 1777-1834.
Jos[eph] Barabino to John Vaughan, | August 5, 1830 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
New Orleans, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Mexican idol intended for A.P.S. has a broken face. Insects delayed due to a lack of cork for boxes. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
McGinley, A. A..
A. A. McGinley to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | August 9, 1830 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Fannittsburg, Pa., 2 pp. and endorsement A.L.S. Transmits a "curious vegetable" to the A.P.S., "never . . . subjected to philosophical analasis." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to John Kanne [sic], Philadelphia; | Aug. 16, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Georgetown, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Forwards publications from the royal academy of science of Lisbon. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Grant, Joseph P..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1830 August 18 | |||
Letter accompanying a donation of books. | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | August 20, 1830 | 6 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Captain Acosta, Who has taken charge of a present of books for the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Historical Society of Michigan (1828-1861).
Letter to the American Philosophical society; | Aug. 23, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Detroit, L.S.: Henry Whiting. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Jones, Thomas P., 1774-1848.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 4, 1830 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, D.C. A.L.S. 1p. Pertains to a hiatus in the Society's file of Congressional documents. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 15, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and B. Peirce. 1p. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | September 23, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: Van de Ness. 1p., end. In Dutch. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
Washington Irving to John K. Kane, | September 27, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Massachusetts Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 30, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, L.S.: A. Holmes. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pederson, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 11, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending a small parcel containing some books for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Oct. 19, 1830 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Bentham. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Greenleaf, Anne.
Anne Greenleaf to John Vaughan | October 25, 1830 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Allentown, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards the portrait of the late Judge [William] Tilghman to the A.P.S. to be copied. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
Letter to John Vaughan | Oct. 25, 1830 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lexington, Ky., A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of APS Transactions, Vol.3, last part. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to [the A.P.S.] | Oct. 25, 1830 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Has written thanks for publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Nov. 3, 1830 | 12x8-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S: Roder[ick] Murchison. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to [William] Vaughan, London; | Nov. 3, 1830 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Robinson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for A.P.S. publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
U.S. House of Representatives.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1830 November 8 | |||
Regarding the transmission of a set of House of Representatives Journals (9 vols.) and Spark's edition of Diplomatic Correspondence (8 vols.) to the A.P.S.. Signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Nov. 8, 1830. | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 10, 1830 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
The Hague, L.S.: H. J. Van Ewyck. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 10, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication.from Prof. Rafn. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Schlegel, J. F. W. (Johan Friderich Wilhelm), 1765-1836.
Letter to the President of the APS Philadelphia; | Nov.13, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Copenhagen, L. 1p. and add.,end. "Copy" ----Original letter. 2p.and end. Donates volume. On same sheet is letter from Pedersent to J. Vaughan; Nov. 17, 1830. FILM 403 FRAME 148 General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 17, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. Proposes Schlegel for membership. On same sheet as letter from Schlegel to the President of the APS; Nov.13,1830. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 19, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Dec. 1, 1830 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Mutilated. Concerning purchase of a book. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | December 3, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: the works of Mencius, a Chinese philosopher. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on P.A.Brown's communication; | Dec. 17, 1830 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: John P. Wetherill and Charles Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 607. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Rich, O..
O. Rich to John Vaughan, | December 18, 1830 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
London, 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sale of his Americana to Harvard College. Lord Kingsborough's work on Mexican antiquities. Shall be happy to furnish the A.P.S. with works relating to America. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Joseph Jäckel | Dec. 26, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 12" | ||
Philadelphia, L. 2p. Copy. Lists works which he is sending him to aid in his study of the towns of the U.S. FILM403 FRAME 161 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of contributors to subscription to the Memoirs of the Academy of Inscriptions | December, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 12" | ||
List of contributors to subscription to the Memoirs of the Academy of In Insscriptions, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. with 19 signatures. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the communications from William B. Hodgson at Algiers, | , 1830 | 7 5/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
[Philadelphia],----. 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: S[everin] Lorich, W[illiam] Rawle, Peter S. DuPonceau. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Corrections for a volume by Jean Aldini | [1830] | |||
Proposed corrections to a volume by Jean Aldini. | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Jan. 3, 1831 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Cuvier. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Seybert, Henry, 1801-1883.
Henry Seybert to the President of A.P.S., | January 6, 1831 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents portrait of Dr. [Caspar] Wistar to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's paper on the orang; | Jan. 7, 1831 | 5-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Saml. Geo.Morton, Charles Pickering and Wm.E. Horner. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.612. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 52 ff. General physical description: 5-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Andres Manuel] Del Rio's paper on silver reduction; | Jan. 7, 1831 | 8x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache and John M. Wetherill. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.612. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 60 ff. General physical description: 8x8 | ||||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
Jos[eph] Hopkinson to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau | January 20, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
President of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts presents a portrait of Correa de Serra to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan | Jan. 20, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Exchanges publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Robley Dunglison to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 25, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S. University of Virginia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | January 28, 1831 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regrets not having heard from Vaughan for a long time. Possible purchase of Edwards's Ornithology for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Martin, Lawrence.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Jan., 1831 | 10x8 | ||
A.L. 1p. and add.,end. In Latin. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's paper; | Feb. 4, 1831 | 6x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin,and C. Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.614. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to General Lafayette | Feb. 7, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Enc. In French. Encloses letter to Louis Philippe, announcing election to the APS. For enc.,see: APS to Louis Philippe; Feb. 7, 1831. Presented by Arthur Bloch; Dec. 1936. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Louis Philippe; | Feb. 7, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. 2p.and end. [2 copies marked: "Copy".] Has been elected to membership. Mentions Jefferson and Franklin. Enclosed originally in: DuPonceau to Lafayette; Feb. 7, 1831. One copy, gift Arthur Bloch;Dec. 1936. FILM 54-64 FRAME 127 FILM 199 FRAME 418 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
N[athaniel] Bowditch to John Vaughan, | February 8, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will not be able to make any observations of the eclipse. Is pleased that the American Philosophical Society is so active in matters of science. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Observations of the solar eclipse of February 12, 1831. | February 18, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
of 3 pp. and endorsement. Com. Verbal communication, February 18, 1831. See Minutes of that date in Pro., XXII pt. 3, 614. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to bindings done for the library [mostly made out to George Ord or John, Vaughan] | Feb. 26, Aug. 2, 1831, 1847 | |||
D. 96 items. Various sizes. | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society] | March 1, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin. Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Gen. Lafayette; | March 1, 1831 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Relative to the Transactions and the certificate of membership which are to be sent to Philip Louis (sic),king of the French. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec.1936. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 9, 1831 | 7-3/4X5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Returns publications to library. General physical description: 7-3/4X5 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John K. Kane, Secretary of A.P.S., | March 11, 1831 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges election as secretary of A.P.S. European situation. Requests information about Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
H[enry] J[ames] Anderson to John Vaughan | March 14, 1831 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 1p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Books belonging to the A.P.S. held in his possession. Observations of Professor [James] Renwick upon eclipse. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to P.S. Du Ponceau | March 14, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L. 1p. Extract. In French. Received the A.P.S. letter to the king. On same sheet is letter from DüPonceau to [J.Vaughan?; April, 1831]. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's paper; | March 18, 1831 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D. Bache, Philip H. Nicklin and Charles Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.615. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | March 21, 1831 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Vienna, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Donates volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | March 23, 1831 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Favorable reception of A.P.S. Transactions, III, in Europe. Comments upon vol. IV, now in press. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ewing, George W..
G[eorge] W. Ewing to John Vaughan, | March 31, 1831 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: two works from Paris, one upon vaccine, the other upon yellow fever. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | March 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the consideration of the best mode of employing the $200 proposed by the Society to be placed at the disposal of George Ord to be laid out in books at Paris, | April 1, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, W. H. DeLancey, Philip H. Nicklin. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Greenleaf, Anne.
Anne Greenleaf to John Vaughan, | April 4, 1831 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Allentown, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning the return of the portrait of William Tilghman. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John Vaughan, | April 5, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.], 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Sends a catalogue of the Athenaeum by Mr. C. C. Felton, a tutor at the university [Harvard]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] ord to John K. Kane, Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 12, 1831 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning a book presented by Isaac Cox Barnet. Sharp criticism of the blunders of John Vaughan in particular and of the A.P.S. in general. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Henry Middleton to Jno. Vaughan, | April 13, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
--(?)--, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates three sets of Russian coins, made of platinum, to the A.P.S. See Minutes, May 6, 1831, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 616. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to Jean [sic] Kane, Philadelphia | April 15, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Joseph Marie Dantas. 1p.and end. In French. Concerning publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of French transactions given to the French minister at Roux to ascertain whether any are wanting, | April 20, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. Copy of D. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | ||||
Jones, Thomas P., 1774-1848.
Tho[ma]s P. Jones to John Vaughan, | April 24, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
Washington, 2 pp. A.L.S. Concerning efforts to obtain his restoration to the Patent Office. Election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to Peter S. Du Ponceau | April 26, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Havana, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Guia de forasteros de la isla de Cuba...1831. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
[John Vaughan] to George Ord | April 26, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. Dr.L. Unsigned. Informs Mr. Ord that all of the books which he secured abroad have arrived safely. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | April 29, 1831 | 7 5/16" x 8 3/4" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. six copies of a pamphlet upon the variation of the compass. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to [John Vaughan] | April 1831 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S.with initials. 1p. Sends extract of letter from Lafayette. On same sheet as letter from Lafayette to DuPonceau; March 14, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Larrey, D. J.(Dominique Jean),.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S. | 1831 May 10 | |||
Larrey accepts the nomination of membership in the A.P.S.. | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
E[dward] Everett to J[ohn] K. Kane, | May 16, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Charlestown, Mass., 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | May 17, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Lists donations forwarded.from the royal and horticultural societies. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Lewis David von Schweinitz's paper on American fungi; | May 20, 1831 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: C.Pickering and R.E.Griffith. 1p. and add.: "John Vaughan," end. Cf. Minutes, p. 616. Printed: Trans.,n.s., vol. IV, 141 ff. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 20, 1831 | 12x8 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Donates material. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Thomas, Moses.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | May 24, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Worcester, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Enc. Concerning bequest. For enclosure, see "Public bequests... extracts from the Will [of]...Isaiah Thomas [1831]." General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
News clipping regarding a gift of books to the A.P.S. from the Batavian Society and Van der Vinne. | 1831 May 25 | |||
News clipping about Batavian Society book donation to the A.P.S. Library. | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to J[ohn] Vaughan | June 8, 1831 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Bishop [William] White is willing to complete the A.P.S. file of the Reports of the British and Foreign Bible Society, so far as lies within his power. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to J[ohn] K. Kane, | June 13, 1831 | 8" x 10" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Encloses $10 admission fee. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | June 14, 1831 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regarding books to be sent to A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | June 16, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, L.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Hays' paper on fossils; | June 17, 1831 | 5x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.617. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 317 ff. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's supplement to his paper; | June 17, 1831 | 5x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: A.D.Bache and C.Pickering. 1p.and Cf. Minutes, p.617. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | ||||
Gouge, William M., 1796-1863.
W[illia]m M. Gouge to John Vaughan, | June 23, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns some books to A.P.S. Requests loan of books upon American banking system. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785-1859.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 23, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Donates manuscript. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 28, 1831 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Phila., L.S.: Nils Collin 1p., end., and end. Sending gold medal of Linnaeus for A.P.S. collection. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 28, 1831 | 8x5 | ||
Somerset Place, L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memoranda | June 30, 1831-1836 | |||
A.D. 7 items. Various sizes. Contains notes and figuring pertaining to the society's accounts. | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | July 4, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards volumes from the antiquarian societies of Scotland and London. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Joslin, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1796-1861.
B. F. Joslin to Isaac Hays, | July 11, 1831 | 8" x 9 7/16" | ||
2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to his paper on irradiation. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee for the purchase of books from the sale of Dr. Priestman's library; | July 15, 1831 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: G.W.Featherstonhaugh. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.617. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Murray, Nicholas, 1802-1861.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | July 15, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Wilkes-Barre, A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. Donates Indian ms. of the Bible by Mr. Rhodes. Contains also copy of letter from Duponceau to Murray, July 28, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Southard, Samuel L. (Samuel Lewis), 1787-1842.
Sam[uel] L. Southard to J[ohn] K. Kane, | July 20, 1831 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S.,Trenton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | July 20, 1831 | 6 3/8" x 8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards several volumes to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to N[icolas] Murray | July 28, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L. Copy. 1p. Accepts donation. On same sheet as letter from Murray to DuPonceau; July 15, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] O[rd] to John Vaughan, | August 13, 1831 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Liverpool, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.Initialled. Forwards Audubon's Biography of American Birds, and Waterton's Wanderings to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to J.K.Kane; | Aug. 19, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Georgetown, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Forwards material from the Lisbon academy of science. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Nich[olas] Collin to John Vaughan, | August 23, 1831 | 6 1/2 x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to pay his "last contribution" to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/2 x 8" | ||||
McLane, Louis, 1786-1857.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 24, 1831 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Forwards papers from London. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853.
Letter to Jonh [sic] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 2, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In Spanish. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 12, 1831 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning donations. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Thomas, Moses.
Moses Thomas to the American Philosophical Society, | September 12, 1831 | 7 1/4" x 8 15/16" | ||
Worcester, Mass., 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning bequest of $500 by Isaiah Thomas to the A.P.S.; together with a set of the Massachusetts Spy from 1816 to 1830. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | September 18, 1831 | 6 3/8" x 8" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "I avail myself of the return of Mr. Ord to Philadelphia to send you some Brochures for the Philosophical Society." General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8" | ||||
Brongniart, Alexandre, 1770-1847.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 19, 1831 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 20, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Reuben Haines. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks APS for the claw and bones of the 'megalonix'. (an extinct genus of ground sloths of the family Megalonychidae,sloth). A catalog note incorrectly stated the Academy of Natural Sciences thanked the APS for the bones of the 'mastadon'. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Rives, William C. (William Cabell), 1793-1868.
W[illiam] C. Rives to J[ohn] K. Kane, | September 24, 1831 | 8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. together with the receipt of his certificate. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Sagra, Ramón de la, 1798-1871.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Sept. 26, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Havana, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In Spanish. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 26, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In Spanish. Concerning a shipment via New Orleans. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 27, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Havana, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards Sagra's gift. See letter from Sagra to the Secretary of the APS; Sept. 26, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 2, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In Spanish. Thanks for publications. Leaves forwarding address. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gonzalez, Francisco Antonio.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Oct. 6, 1831 | 9x8 | ||
Madrid, L.S. 1p.and end. In Spanish. Acknowledges membership. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | October 10, 1831 | 6 7/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., A.L.S. Has forwarded certain designated journals to Vaughan by M. Bertrand. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Bell, John, 1796-1872.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan; | Oct. 20, 1831 | 4-1/2x3-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volume. General physical description: 4-1/2x3-1/2 | ||||
Navarrete, Martín Fernández de, 1765-1844.
Letter to J.K.Kane; | Oct.20, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Madrid, L.S. 1p.and end. In Spanish. Acknowledges membership certificate from the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Major Hartman Bache; | Oct. 21, 1831 | 10" x 8" | ||
Phila., Printed L. filled in in ms. S: J.K.Kane, secretary. 1p. and env. Announcing his election to membership. Presented by Miss Edith Bache, March 1954. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Bache, Hartman, 1797-1872.
Hartman Bache to J[ohn] K. Kane, | October 25, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Thomas, Moses.
Moses Thomas to John Vaughan, | October 26, 1831 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Worcester, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will pay $487.50 and forward box of newspapers to A.P.S., in accordance with will of Isaiah Thomas, upon return of receipt for same. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
Letter to John Vaughan; | October 27, 1831 | 10-1/4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd P. 1p. and add. Return of books to A.P.S. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Taylor, Richard C. (Richard Cowling), 1789-1851.
Richard C. Taylor to John Vaughan, | October 29, 1831 | 8" x 10" | ||
Athenaeum, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Dr. R. Harlan, who wishes access to the cabinet of fossils "which remain at present in the Room of the Philosophical Society." General physical description: 8" x 10" Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on N[icholas] Collints paper on necrological observations; | Nov. 4, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Isaac Hays, Willm. H. Keating, and J.K. Mitchell. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.620. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Benjamin F.] Joslin's paper on irradiation; | Nov. 4, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: A.D.Bache, Isaiah Lukens and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.620. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 340 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 30, 1831 | 10x8 | ||
[Copenhagen,]. A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dannery, S..
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Nov., 1831 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publication of Ramon de la Sagra. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Hays' paper on fossils; | Dec. 16, 1831 | 6x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.621. Printed: APS Proc., II, 105. General physical description: 6x7-1/2 | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | December 19, 1831 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 3p. and end. In French. ----Copy. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Ferussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
Baron de Ferussac to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | December 24, 1831 | 7 15/16" x 10 1/8" | ||
Paris, 3 pp. Pr.L. Signed: Bar[on] de Ferussac. MS. notation. (In French.) Regarding continuation of his Histoire naturelle des Mollusques. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to George Ord | December --, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Dr., ----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. George Ord's bills for books purchased for the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Concerning Mexican antiquities in the Society as represented by Mr. Warden in his report | [1831] | 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 | ||
Refers to a report by Mr. Warden on Mexican antiquities at the A.P.S., and finds it of sufficient interest (although it "leads to no result"), to recommend publication in the A.P.S. Transactions. For report, see: D.B, Warden, et al. "Rapport fait . . . 4 mars 1831." Pam. vol. 1114, no. 16. General physical description: 3-1/2 x 7-1/4 | ||||
Raguet, Condy, 1784-1842.
Condy Raguet to Peter S. DuPonceau, President of the A.P.S., | January 2, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: The Free Trade Advocate, 2 vols., 1829; and The Banner of the Constitution, 2 vols., 1830 and 1831. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Rawle, William, 1759-1836.
W[illiam] Rawle to John K. Kane | January 3, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a lithographic print of Chief Justice [John] Marshall. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | January 5, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Encloses a toast to be given in his name at the APS meeting: "...when Franklins on Franklins shall arise..." FILM54-67 FRAME 71 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gilpin, Henry D. (Henry Dilworth), 1801-1860.
H[enry] D. Gilpin to John K. Kane, | January 20, 1832 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Bille, Steen, 1797-1883.
Steen Billé to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 21, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Ducatel, Julius Timoleon, 1796-1849.
J[ulius] T. Ducatel to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 24, 1832 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Sergeant, Thomas, 1782-1860.
Tho[mas] Sergeant to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 24, 1832 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan | Jan. 30, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Rotterdam, L.S.: C. J.Glaimans. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dannery, S..
Letter to the President and members of the APS; | Jan. 30, 1832 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. and enc. - 2p. Theft of medals from the Bibliothéque duRoi, Paris, on Nov. 5 and 6, 1831. Encloses list of them. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Minutes | February 13, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Document signed: Wm. McIlhenney. 1p. Extract. Sets up committee on library building. Enclosed in letter from the Athenaeum to the APS, [Feb. 1832], also included in the folder. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Letter to J[ohn] K. Kane; | Feb. 13, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning the publication of an article by E.C.Bridgman. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Manilla [sic] by E.C. Bridgman; | Feb. 17, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: J.K.Kane. 1p.,end. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaux, George.
Geo[rge] Vaux to John Vaughan, | February 27, 1832 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning a decline in the price of books in Paris. Cites as an example, the work of the Egyptian Institute. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | February 1832 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Wm. Smith, Roberts Vaux, Saml.Norris, and Jos. Gratz. 1p.and add.,end. Enc. Wishes to meet with the APS committee on the library. For enclosure: see Athenaeum minutes; Feb. 13, 1832. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to John Vaughan, | March 5, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Havana, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Havana Almanack, 1832; and the two last numbers of the Cuban Review. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Ware, Henry, 1794-1843.
H[enry] Ware, Jr., to John Vaughan, | March 6, 1832 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Cambridge, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Letter of inquiry regarding location of [Joseph] Priestley letters. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Roux de Rochelle, Jean Baptiste Gaspard, 1762-1849.
Letter to [John Vaugahn]; | March 16, 1832 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S. 3p.and end. In French. "Copie." Forwards publications and list of publications from the French academy and institute. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Say, Benjamin, 1755-1813.
Letter to A.P.S. | 1832 March 16 | |||
Note that states Benjamin Say deposited the original deed between John Fitch and various Philadelphia citizens dated February 9, 1787 crating a joint stock company for propelling vessels through the water by the agency of steam. | ||||
Heeren, A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig), 1760-1842.
A. H. L. Heeren to Peter S. DuPonceau, | March 23, 1832 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Göttingen, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of [William B.] Hodgson's dissertation on the Berber language. Its value. English translation of Heeren's work. FILM403 FRAME116 General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John C. Warren to John Vaughan, | March 23, 1832 | 8 1/8" x 10 1/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Dr. J[ames] S. Sullivan, son of General [William] Sullivan. Acknowledges receipt of last number of A.P.S. publications. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 1/16" | ||||
Greene, R. D..
R. D. Greene to John Vaughan, | March 24, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Boston, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to subscribe to A.P.S. Trans. IV. Is sailing from Boston for Charleston. Will see Vaughan at Philadelphia upon his return trip. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | March 24, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards six volumes of Academy of Inscriptions to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to John Vaughan | March 28, 1832 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S.: F.C. Gray. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to [the American philosophical society]; | March 29, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p. and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to Pierre DuPonceau; | April 4, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Georgetown, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Naccari, Fortunato Luigi.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | April 10, 1832 | 10x7 | ||
Chioggia, A.L.S. 1p. In Italian. Enc. Forwards volume on order of Charles Lucien Bonaparte. For enc.,see: Naccari. Dedication...; April 10, 1832. General physical description: 10x7 | ||||
Naccari, Fortunato Luigi.
Dedication to the APS of his Flora Veneta; | April 10, 1832 | 10x7 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. and end."...sent to Chas.Luc. Bonaparte..." In Italian. Enclosed originally in letter from Naccaria to the APS; April 10, 1832 General physical description: 10x7 | ||||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 13, 1832 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Moore, George.
Letter to P[eter S.] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | April 14, 1832 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Trieste, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards package. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | April 19, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Concerning Mr. Torlade of Portugual. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 21, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards publications of the royal academy of history of Madrid. Thanks for making Martinez a member of the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Martínez, Juan José.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of the A.P.S.; | April 24, 1832 | 8" x 10" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes, April 20, 1832. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851.
S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton to Jno. Vaughan, | April 24, 1832 | 4 7/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding a collection of antique Peruvian vessels deposited in his care, for the A.P.S., by Dr. Burrough. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Hodge, Hugh L. (Hugh Lenox), 1796-1873.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of A.P.S.; | April 27, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | April 28, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Mentions Roux de Rochelle,who might be made a member. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Abert, John James, 1788-1863.
John J. Abert to F[ranklin] Bache, | May 2, 1832 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Washington, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
H[enry] J[ames] Anderson to Jno. Vaughan, | May 2, 1832 | 8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning subscribers [to A.P.S. Transactions] in New York. General physical description: 8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | May 3, 1832 | 13-1/2x9 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edward Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 13-1/2x9 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 4, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 11, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: A.Lee Morgan. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | May 21, 1832 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Plan for making A.P.S. "the center of scientific communication between the new world and the old." General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | May 24, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S: F. Boott. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | May 24, 1832 | 9x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. Maltby. 1p. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Coraboeuf,.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | May, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
List of publications of the société; | May, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Cassin. In French. Enclosed originally in letter from the société asiatique to the Sec. of the APS; June 9, 1832. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hayes, S..
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 5, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
West Point, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for publications and orders others. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | June 9, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Encloses a copy or a letter from A. H. L. Heeren, of Göttingen, with a request that it be read at the next meeting of the Society. FILM403 FRAME 106 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | June 9, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Eug[en]e Burnouf. 1p. and end. In French. Enc. ---Copy with letter from DuPonceau to J. Vaughan; Oct. 1, 1835. Desires to exchange publications. Forwards their publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Lorin, Theodore Quentin, 1775-1857.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of A.P.S.; | June 10, 1832 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. In French. Acknowledges membership in the Society, and receipt of certificate. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to Juan Vaughan; | June 16, 1832 | 8x6 | ||
Madrid, L.S.: Diego Clemencin. 1p.and end. In Spanish. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 8x6 | ||||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | July 2, 1832 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Eug. Burnouf. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Royal Dublin Society.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan, London; | July 5, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: Fred. Cradoch. 1p.,end. ----Copy. Thanks for APS publications. On same sheet is letter from Cradoch to W. Vaughan; July 7, 1832. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | July 6, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., a copper coin bearing the likeness of George Washington, dated 1791. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Caradoc, Sir John Francis, 1762-1839.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan; | July 7, 1832 | 9X7-1/2, 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. ----Copy. Asks for naides of the US be forwarded to him, as described in APS publication. On same sheet as Royal Dublin society to W.Vaughan; July 5, 1832. General physical description: 9X7-1/2, 10x8 | ||||
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844.
Letter to Dr. Chapman; | July 8, 1832 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards publication. FILM403 FRAME 179 General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | July 9, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: J. Arago. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | July 10, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jomard. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | July 11, 1832 | 10X7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: F. Arago. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10X7-1/2 | ||||
Debure frères.
Letter to [David Bailie] Warden; | July 12, [1832] | 6x4 | ||
L. 1p. and add. In French. Concerning books for the APS. General physical description: 6x4 | ||||
Pickering, John, 1777-1846.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 13, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Eyriès, Alexandre.
Statement of shipment to John Vaughan; | July 15, 1832 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Havre, D.S. 1p.,end.by receipt by Peter S. DuPonceau, and end. In French. Books for the society. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Debure frères.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 17, 1832 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L. 2p. In French. "Duplicata" Reports of purchases to the APS. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Debure frères.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 17, 1832 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Sends list of books purchased for the APS in Paris. On same sheet is note by Vaughan stating the numbers of books sent to theAPS; Sept. 7, 1832. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Debure frères.
Letter to [David Bailie] Warden, Paris; | July 17, 1832 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Paris, L. 1p. In French. Has reported to Vaughan of the purchases for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | July 17, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has forwarded case [of books] to the A.P.S. Has distributed A.P.S. Transactions, IV, pt. 1. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams to John Vaughan, | July 19, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. some minerals received from Andrew Armstrong in Peru. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ferussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
Bar[on] de Ferussac to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | July 21, 1832 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Regarding books for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Larne and Palmer.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 31, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Havre, L. 1p. and add., end. Shipped carton to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 1, 1832 | 8x6 | ||
Madrid, L.S.: Diego Clemencin. 1p. and end. In Spanish. forwards volume. General physical description: 8x6 | ||||
Schweinitz, Lewis David von, 1780-1834.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Aug. 4, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Bethlehem, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bry, H..
H. Bry to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | August 6, 1832 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents Mr. DuPonceau with a piece of silk woven by worms at his own home. General physical description: 8" x 10" Access digital object: | ||||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of A.P.S.; | Aug. 12/24, 1832 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Packet delivered safely to Count Nesselrode. Forwards package from the Imperial academy of sciences, St. Petersburg. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Baldwin, Christopher Columbus, 1800-1835.
Christopher Columbus Baldwin to John Vaughan, | August 30, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 3pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The origin, purpose, and work of the American Antiquarian Society. Suggests an exchange of duplicates. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on making casts of mastodon bones; | 1832 September - 1833 March 13 | 10x8 | ||
D. 1p., receipted by John Chitty; witnessed by J. Snider, jr., end., and end. Cf. Minutes, p.622. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Note stating the number of books sent to the APS by De Brure freres; | Sept. 7, 1832 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.N.S. 1p. On same sheet as letter from De Brure freres to J.Vaughan; July 17, 1832. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Dallas, George Mifflin, 1792-1864.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 12, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | September 12, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Failure of silk bill in Congress. Mr. Bellati. Possibility of silk culture in the south. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Kungl. Svenska Vetenskapsakademien (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | September 13, 1832 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Stockholm, L.S.: Berzelius. (Signature missing, but note explains why it was removed.) 1p. and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
[John Vaughan] to Colonel Hampton | September 13, 1832 | 7 1/2" x 11 3/4" | ||
L-3 Philadelphia, 2 pp. L. Unsigned. With regard to the possibility of the introduction of silk culture into the United States. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 11 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to H.J.Anderson; | Sept. 14, 1832 | 7-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L. 1p. Mutilated. Forwards publications. General physical description: 7-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Freight receipts of packages shipped overseas by John Vaughan; | Sept. 14-May 29, 1832-1841 | |||
Printed D.s filled in in ms. 15 items. Various sizes | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 15, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p. and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Robley Dunglison to John Vaughan, | September 17, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., University of Virginia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has requested Carey and Lea to send a copy of his work on physiology to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
United States. Dept. of State.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Sept. 17, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Daniel Brent. 1p. and add., end. "Circular." Donates census returns. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
H[enry] J[ames] Anderson to Jno. Vaughan, | September 20, 1832 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning A.P.S. Transactions, to be forwarded to Mr. Anderson for distribution. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [John G.E.] Heckewelder's paper on Indian names; | Sept. 21, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau,Severin Lorich, and Charles Pickering. 2p.and end.: A.D. Bache. Cf. Minutes, p.627. Printed: APS Trans.,n.s.IV, 351 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on donation of fossils by Judge Bry; | Sept. 21, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Rich[ar]d Harlan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.627. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Sept. 26, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume.of the Royal Irish academy. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Rembrandt Peale to John Vaughan, | October 1, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has send portrait of [William H. Furness?] to the care of Franklin Peale at the museum. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of books presented to the A.P.S. by George Ord | 1832 October 5 | |||
List of books presented to the A.P.S. Library by George Ord. | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | October 6, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Joseph Maire Dantas. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | October 9, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news. Has sent collection of French books to Society of Foreign Literature. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Moléon, J.-G.-V. de (Jean-Gabriel-Victor), 1784-1835.
List of titles by J.G.V.de Moléon D. | Oct. 10, 1832 | 12x8 | ||
3p. In French. Enclosed originally with letter from Moléon to the President of the APS; Oct. 10, 1832. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Moléon, J.-G.-V. de (Jean-Gabriel-Victor), 1784-1835.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Oct. 10, 1832 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Enc. In French. Donation. Requests membership. For enclosure, see Moléon. List of titles [Oct. 10, 1832]. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Labouderie, abbé (Jean de), 1776-1849.
Letter to the president [of the APS]; | Oct. 16, 1832 | 8" x 11 1/2" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Is president of the Société des antiquaires de France; desires to become a corresponding member of the APS. General physical description: 8" x 11 1/2" | ||||
Société des antiquaires de France.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Oct. 16, 1832 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Laboudiere. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Templeman, George, d. 1852.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 17, 1832 | 10X8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 4p. Reply to former letter concerning a set of congressional documents. General physical description: 10X8 | ||||
Templeman, George, d. 1852.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 17, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan, London; | Oct. 22, 1832 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.H. Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's papers on fossils; | Nov. 2, 1832 | 8x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: S.G. Morton, W.E. Horner and William Hembel. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.628. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 397 ff. General physical description: 8x7-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 3, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edwd. T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 3, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 7, 1832 | 12x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edward Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | November 7, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has distributed A.P.S. Transactions, IV, no. 2. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 9, 1832 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Dulong. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 16, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Thayer, Sylvanus, 1785-1872.
S[ylvanus] Thayer to John Vaughan, | November 19, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/16" | ||
Millitary Academy, West Point, 1 p. A.L.S. Encloses a check for $20, in payment for Transactions. FILM 403 FRAME 13-2 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/16" | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 20, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jomard. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 26, 1832 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
The Hague, L.S.: Vanalan. 2p.and end. In Dutch. ----English translation. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Parker, John.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1832 December 1 | |||
Parker reports that he has forwarded publication to the Haarlem Society of Science. | ||||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to William Vaughan, London | December 5, 1832 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S.: B.Leigh Lye. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication of the APS. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on A.D.Bache's paper on magnetism; | Dec. 7, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: William Hembel and B.H.Coates. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.629. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 209 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Thomas] Say's paper on insects; | Dec. 7, 1832 | 4-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: C.Pickering and Richd. Harlan. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.629. Printed: Trans., n.s., vol. IV, 403 ff. General physical description: 4-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Children, J. G. (John George), 1777-1852.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | December 12, 1832 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
British museum, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Is commanded by the Duke of Sussex, president of the Royal Society, to acknowledge his election to membership in the A.P.S. Promotion of friendly intercourse between the two societies. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Dec. 15, 1832 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards material. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan, Finchurch Street | Dec. 20, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Ar. Aikin. 1p. and add., end. APS will have books sent to it. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Hopkinson's paper on a python; | Dec. 21, 1832 | 8x9 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.629. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 121 ff. General physical description: 8x9 | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to P. S. Duponceau, as president of the Philosophical society; | Dec. 25, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. and end. The Hungarian academy of sciences, organized in the city of pest in 1829,[7] desirous of corresponding with similar institutions of learning, recommends itself to the Philosophical society of Philadelphia. Lists the officers. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution to exchange publications with the Hungarian academy of science; | Dec. 26, 1832 | 6x1/2x8 | ||
D. 1p. General physical description: 6x1/2x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Dec. 26, 1832 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: F. Arago. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum of accounts of the American Philosophical Society to 1832 | 1832 | 7-1/2x12 | ||
A.D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 7-1/2x12 | ||||
Hamilton, C. J. A..
Prevailing winds and state of thermometer observed at Fort Union . . . From 1 Jany to 31 Aug 1834. | 1 Jany to 31 Aug., 1833 to 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
t.p., endorsement. 20 pp. Com. Presented to A.P.S.: November 4, 1836. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 693. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Philadelphia.
Receipts to the American philosophical society for water rent; | Jan. 1, 1833-1847 | |||
D. 15 items. Various sizes. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Bills of exchange purchased by the APS | 1833 January 3- 1847 November 26 | |||
Bils of exchange of various sizes. 15 items. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on fund for raising a statue to Cuvier; | Jan. 4, 1833 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: N.Chapman and Roberts Vaux. 1p. and end. Contains list of 23 names of contributors. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Adams, J..
J. Adams to J[ohn] Vaughan, | January 4, 1833 | 8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Charleston, S. C., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning an exchange of books with the library of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 4, 1833 | 9x7 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W[illia]m Maltby. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to John Vaughan, | January 4, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Havana, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S.: Revista...Cubana, 6, 7. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to F. Arago, secretary of the Royal academy of sciences, Paris | Jan. 5, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 2p. In French. Encloses bill of exchange for 1000 francs transmitted as the Society's part in the monument to be erected in honor of Baron Cuvier. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to Charles Nagy | Jan. 5, 1833 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo. of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in Magyar Tudomanyos Akadémia Konyutára, Budapeat.) APS will be happy to exchange with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Charles Nagy | 1833 January 5 | |||
Philadelphia, copy of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in Magyar Tudomanyos Akadémia Konyutára, Budapeat.) APS will be happy to exchange with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 5, 1833 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Recommends Mr. Ploessel of Vienna as a maker of astronomical instruments. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Jan. 5, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ducatel, Julius Timoleon, 1796-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 15, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Pertains to Girardin manuscripts which had been entrusted to Dr. Mease for the library of the American philosophical society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
D'Eyting.
Receipt to John Vaughan for payment for indexing the manuscript catalogue of the American philosophical society library; | Jan. 15, 1833 | 3-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 3-1/2x8 | ||||
Férussac, André-Etienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, Baron de, 1786-1836.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 15, 1833 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Donates publications. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Baily, Francis, 1774-1844.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan; | January 16, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[London] L. 1p. Copy, on same sheet with letter from wm. Vaughan to John Vaughan, Jan. 17, 1833. Inquires how he can procure additional copies of Hassler's work on weights and measures. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipts to the A.P.S. for insurance payments on Philosophical Hall | 1833 Janury 18 - 1840 January 2 | |||
Insurance receipts. | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to William Vaughan, London; | Jan. 28, 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.H.Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Sam[ue]l Breck to John Vaughan, | January 31, 1833 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Harrisburg, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of pamphlet by Mr. [F. R.] Hassler. Will lay aside or send on any "Worthy" documentary matter. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
France. Direction générale des ponts et chaussées et des mines.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Jan., 1833 | 12x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Eurenny(?). 1p. and end. In French. Donates publications. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
James, Edwin, 1797-1861.
Edwin James to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, | February 3, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Albany, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Encloses $10 dues. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Feb. 4, 1833 | 8x5 | ||
London, L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Feb. 5, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Nichols, F. (Francis), fl. 1795-1820.
F[rancis] Nichols to the secretaries of the A.P.S., | February 6, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Approves resolution of the A.P.S. that the resident members should class themselves in committees. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 11, 1833 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lexington,Ky., A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges certain issues of the Transactions. Introduces the bearer, Mr. Dewees. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Robinson, Moncure, 1802-1891.
M[oncure] Robinson to Alex[ande]r D[allas] Bache, | February 12, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-arts de Belgique.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | February 15, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Sparks, Jared (1789-1866).
Letter to Franklin Bache | 1833 February 27 | |||
Sparks thanks Dr. Franklin Bache for his letter of [February?] 15, mentioning the place where Mrs. Franklin died. | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | February 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J.F.Encke. 1p.and end. In German. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | February 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J. F.Encke. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S. | March 1, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Batavia, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Société géologique de France.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | March 13, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J.Desnoyers. 3p.and add.,end. In French. Sends rules of the society. Wishes to exchange publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Charles Nagy | March 26, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Letterpress copy of A.L.S. 2p.and end. Copy too blurred to read. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | March 29, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on F. Nichols' paper on the solar system; | April 5, 1833 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Franklin Bache and A.D.Bache. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.632. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Sparks, Jared (1789-1866).
Letter to Franklin Bache | 1833 April 13 | |||
Sparks returns the manuscript volume of Franklin's letters which will be published in May [1833]. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Isaac Lea's paper on shells; | April 19, 1833 | 8x8-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin and A.D.Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.632. General physical description: 8x8-1/2 | ||||
Kirckhoff, Chevalier de J. R. L..
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | April 19, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Anvers, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | April 20, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. M. de Ferussac offers to furnish back numbers of the Bulletin of Sciences for thirty-one francs. Americans in Paris recommend Warden for consul. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S. | April 27, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Randolph, J. (Jacob), 1796-1848.
J[acob] Randolph to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 27, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | April 30, 1833 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volumes.of the early Transactions of the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to have the projects of laws printed, | May 3, 1833 | 6 1/4" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin, Isaac Lea. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Mather, W. W. (William Williams), 1804-1859.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 4, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
West Point, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards material. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | May 4, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications.of the Royal society and the Royal astronomical society. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Meyler, Samuel B..
Sam[uel] B. Meyler to Jno. | May 14, 1833 | 3 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Vaughan, Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Wishes to borrow Woodhouse's Analytical Calculation. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Nagy, Károly, -1849.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 23, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Vienna, ALS 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes and telescope. (Prev. cataloged as May 23, 1838.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | May 23, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Vienna, ALS 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes and telescope. (Prev. cataloged as May 23, 1838.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Akademiia Nauk. St. Petersburg.
Letter to the Academy of Sciences of Philadelphia [A.P.S.] | May 25, 1833 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, D.S: P.H. Fuss, perpetual secretary. 1p. and printed enc. -4p. Encloses a program of prizes offered for 1834 and 1835. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Accademia Economico-agraria dei Georgofili (Florence, Italy).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia | May 28, 1833 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: Leopoldo Pelli-Fabbroni. 3p. and add. In Italian. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan | June 3, 5, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding a case of books forwarded in February. Book news and comments. Americans in Paris recommend Warden for consul. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain).
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 13, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Henry S. Farmer. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to John K. Kane; | June 13, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Colonization Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 14, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S.: P.R.Fendall. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for document. Will forward publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | June 14, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. A case of books, addressed to F. Fraley, for the Philosophical Society. was sent by packet in February. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 17, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, L.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Bond of Mary Oldmixen and Maria Oldmixen | 1833 June 18 | |||
Bond between Mary and Maria Oldmixen and the American Philosophical Society for the amount of two thousand dollars. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on printing the laws, | July 19, 1833 | 7" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache. General physical description: 7" x 8" | ||||
Dwight, Francis, 1808-1845.
Francis Dwight to John Vaughan, | June 21, 1833 | 4 15/16" x 7 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Boston], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents specimens of native ore from Virginia to the A.P.S. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on Publications.
Report of the committee on publications in re the printing of an index for the four volumes of the Society's Transactions, | June 21, 1833 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.D.S.: Franklin Bache. Holds the printing of an index "necessary". General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Dannery, S..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 25, 1833 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | Aug. 5, 1833 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
D.S.: Chas. Konig, For. Sec. R.S. 2p. and end. Announcement of medal to be awarded annually for the most important discoveries in physical and mathematical knowledge. Those for 1833 were awarded to Sir John F. W. Herschel and Prof. de Candolle. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
James, Edwin, 1797-1861.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 6, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Albany, A.L.S. 1p. Has completed his Chippewa testament. Would like to publish a Chippewa grammar under APS auspices. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on printing the laws and regulations, | August 16, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Philip H. Nicklin. Report that the laws have been printed in a pamphlet of 46 pages. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Philadelphia. Collector of Excise.
Receipts to John Vaughan for the American philosophical society; | Aug. 16, Aug. 26, 1833-1841 | |||
D. 9 items. Various sizes. | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | August 18, 1833 | 6 13/16" x 8 13/16" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news and comments. General physical description: 6 13/16" x 8 13/16" | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Ch[ar]l[e]s Nagy to John Vaughan, | August 20, 1833 | 8" x 10" | ||
Pest, 3 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning a new method of constructing telescopes. Four hundred exiled Polish soldiers to be sent to the United States. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Institut de France.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Aug. 24, 1833 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S.: Cardot. 1p.and end.: "Letter from Pres. DuPonceau to M. Arago...[read Nov. 1, 1833]." In French. Thanks for money for monument to Cuvier. Printed: Hazard Register...; vol.14,190. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Académie Royale des Sciences (France).
Letter to [P.S.] Duponceau, President of the A.P.S.; | Aug. 26, 1833 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, L.S.: F. Arago. 2p. In French. Relative to the monument to be erected in memory of Cuvier. Printed: Hazard Register...; vol.14, 190. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia | September 1, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Batavia, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Van der Vinne In Dutch. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Chitty, John.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for fossil bones; | Sept. 10, 1833 | 6-1/2x6 and 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 2p.,witnessed: Jacob Snider,Jr., end.by Isaac Hays. Also note by Hays authorizing payment. General physical description: 6-1/2x6 and 8x5 | ||||
Henderson, William.
W[illia]m Henderson to the President of the [American] Philosophical Society, | September 11, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 8 9/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of a scale of comparison of commercial weights, "which I lately published in New York." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8 9/16" | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Sept. 16, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | Sept. 17, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Arago. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Henry R[owe] Schoolcraft to Alexander Dallas Bache, | September 17, 1833 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Michilimackinac, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to the purchase of stationery, ink, etc; | Oct. 10, Nov. 19, 1833, 1847 | |||
D. 66 items. Many are made out to John Vaughan or George Ord. Various sizes. | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Oct. 10, 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards Royal society transactions. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | October 12, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
President of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards volumes from the Baron de Ladoucette, who has expressed a desire to become a member of the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Cuthbert, John A. (John Albert), 1788-1881.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 19, 1833 | 6x8 | ||
Hamburg, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Business for the American philosophical society. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | October 30, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: James Prinsep. 1p. and add., end. Presents publications and thanks for gift of A.P.S. publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the paper by S.C. Walker on the longitude of the A.P.S.Hall; | Nov. 1, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache, C.N.Bancker, and Hartman Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.640. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V,135 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Magyar Tudományos Akadémia.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 11, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Pestini, L.S.: G[abriel] Döbrentei. 2p. Joseph Teleki. ----Copy in Hungarian. 1p. ----Copy in Latin. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Behr, O. von, Baron (Ottomar), 1810-1856.
Baron D. Beher to ----, | 1833, 11 [November] | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 11 9ber. 2pp. A.L.S. 9 (In French.) Wishes to examine collection of Mexican antiquities in the possession of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Harris, Thaddeus Mason, 1768-1842.
Thadd[eu]s M. Harris to John Vaughan, | November 14, 1833 | 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | ||
Dorchester, Mass., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has passed drawing of figures on a vase to Professor C. C. Felton, of Harvard for and opinion. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1833 November 18 | |||
Henry James Anderson promises to take charge of the distribution of Vol. 4, nos. 1 & 2 of the A.P.S. Transactions. | ||||
Bring, Ebbe Sam. (Ebbe Samuel), 1785-1855.
Letter to Will[ia]m H. Keating, secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 22, 1833 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Lund, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Acknowledges membership in the Society; mentions Benjamin Franklin. Sends some of his works. FILM54-61 FRAME 129 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Joslin, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1796-1861.
Letter to John Vaughan, treasurer of A.P.S.; | Nov. 25, 1833 | 7 1/2" x 10" | ||
Union College, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Desires to subscribe to the new series of the Society's Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 1, 1833 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Friendly letter. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | December 3, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends four works to the A.P.S., presented by [Baron de] Ladoucette. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Receipts for money for payments for the American philosophical society from various funds, including the Magallenic; | Dec. 3, Dec. 13, 1833, 1841 | |||
D.S. 19 items. Various sizes. | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on Publications.
Report of the committee on publications in re publication of the Transactions at stated periods, | December 6, 1833 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Franklin Bache, Isaac Lea. Approves publication at stated periods if practicable. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Howe, John.
John Howe to John Vaughan, | December 16, 1833 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. a set of porcupine table mats, made by the Indians of St. John, New Brunswick. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Payments to John Vaughan and George Ord for postage; | Dec. 19, July 1, 1833, 1848 | |||
D. 11 items. Various sizes. | ||||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 26, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
New York, L. 1p.and end. Forwards minerals and casts from Leghorn. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Zollickoffer, William, 1793-1853.
William Zollickoffer to [Peter S. DuPonceau?], | December 27, 1833 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Middleburg, Md., 2 pp. A.L.S. Sends specimen of silk produced by worms raised on common lettuce. See Minutes, August 15, 1834 in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 656. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to R[ichard] Harlan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 30, 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p. Sends receipt for shipment. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Thornely, Thomas & Jno. D..
Statement of account with John Vaughan for periodicals from the American philosophical society; | Dec. 31, 1833 | 10x8 | ||
Liverpool, D. 1p.and add.,end. Contains note that cash was received from Petty Vaughan. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872.
Tho[ma]s Sully to [John] Vaughan, | 1833 | 4 1/2" x 6 3/8" | ||
----, Monday, ----, 1p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Donates three (unnamed) books. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 3/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum concerning Geo[rge] Templeman and exchange with the Library Company | 1833 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
A.D. 1p. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Cancelled checks; | , 1833-1847 | |||
D.S.: John Vaughan and George Ord. (see package in vault, third floor.) | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a building for the scientific and literary associations of Philadelphia, | January 3, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 10 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D. Committee considers the funds of the Society "altogether too small" for such a project. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 3/4" | ||||
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 5, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
Brooklyn, A.L.S. 1p. and add.and end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
American Antiquarian Society.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 6, 1834 | 8" x 10" | ||
Worcestor, A.L.S: Christopher Columbus Baldwin, Librarian. 2p. and add. Disposal of duplicate pamphlets in the APS; method of binding. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | January 6, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ralston, Gerard.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 13, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates pamphlets. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Peale, Titian Ramsay, 1799-1885.
T[itian] R. Peale to [John Vaughan]. | January 17, 1834 | 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.N.S. Note that he has borrowed some volumes on insects from John Vaughan. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.
Notices to the A.P.S. that insurance premiums are due on Philosophical Hall | 1834 January 17- 1847 March 7 | |||
Notices of insurance premiums due on the policy for Philosophical Hall. | ||||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
C. W. Short to John Vaughan, | January 19, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Lexington, Ky., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending 535 specimens of dried plants to the A.P.S. See Minutes, January 17, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 646; March 21, 1834, ibid, 649. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p.and add., end. by John Vaughan. Costs for shipping casts. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
[Extracts] from the law compilation of Constantine Armenopolos, | January, 1834 | 8" x 10" | ||
judge of Thessalonia, [Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Endorsed as read, January 3, 1834. No mention found in minutes. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-arts de Belgique.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | February 4, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 3p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Feb. 6, 1834 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Charles Lyell. 1p.and end. Thanks for the casts of mastodon bones. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 8, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's paper; | Feb. 21, 1834 | 4-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: C. Pickering and A.D.Bache. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.648. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., vol. II, 259 ff. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | ||||
Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume. by and from Charles Williams. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pelletier, ------.
Letter to P[eter] S[tephen] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | Feb. 21, 1834 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add.,end. In French. Business. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | Feb. 25, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards books from New York City. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
La Roche, R. (René), 1795-1872.
Letter to John Vaughan | Feb. 27, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
A.L. in 3rd. P. 1p.and end. Return of books. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Abert, John James, 1788-1863.
Letter to P.S. DuPonceau; | March 2, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p and end. Forwards volumes for the library. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
Agreement of John K. Townsent with the American Philosophical Society, | March 12, 1834 | 7 5/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: John K. Townsend. Witnessed: C[harles] Pickering. Acknowledges receipt of $125 from members of A.P.S. to promote western trip. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | ||||
Patterson, W. D..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | March 13, 1834 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
Antwerp, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications.from the academy at Brussels. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Vaux, George.
Geo[rge] Vaux to John Vaughan, | March 18, 1834 | 5" x 7" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Forwards "book of which I spoke to you" to be deposited in the library of the A.P.S. General physical description: 5" x 7" | ||||
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846.
D[aniel] Parker to John Vaughan, | March 21, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to deposit herbarium of American plants, formerly the property of the late Z. Collins, with the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 25, 1834 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards copy of Col. J.R. Jackson's "Observations on Lakes," to the A.P.S. Suggests Col. Jackson as a member of the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Parbury, Allen, and Co..
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical society; | April 12, 1834 | 7-1/2x5 | ||
London, L. 1p. and add.and end. Forwards volumes. from the Asiatic society of Calcutta. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | May 1, 1834 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has been pleased to meet Mr. Nicklin. News of (A.P.S. members) in France. Mr. Seybert leaving for Philadelphia at end of month. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to prepare a list of all persons who have been elected members of the Society, | May 2, 1834 | 8 1/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Franklin Bache and four others. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
McLane, Louis, 1786-1857.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | May 3, 1834 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards gift from Niemcewitz. FILM 403 FRAME 76 General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan | May 5, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: James Prinsep, 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | May 12, 1834 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sends his records on silk culture. | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | May 15, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
London, L.S.: Nich. Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1792-1864.
Franklin Bache to Robert M. Patterson, | May 16, 1834 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Patterson to obtain information about some members of the A.P.S. from Virginia. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Fisher, Joshua Francis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | May 16, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
[ca.]. A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning manuscripts and the historical and literary committee. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to Franklin Bache, | May 17, 1834 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he can furnish no information about Benjamin Gloxin. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to R[ichard] Harlan, Philadelphia; | May 17, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p.and end. Sends receipt for casts. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 19, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Sweetbriar, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates catalogue. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to B[sic]. F. Bache; | May 19, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p.and add. News about the Spanish members of the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Wall, Garret D. (Garret Dorset), 1783-1850.
Garret D. Wall to Franklin Bache, | May 19, 1834 | 8" x 10" | ||
Burlington, [N. J.], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Information respecting the late George Wall, of Bucks County, who "was not of my family." General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
W[illia]m Darlington to Franklin Bache, | May 20, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
West Chester, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Information respecting the late Joel Bailey, who died in November, 1797. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams to Franklin Bache, | May 21, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Washington, 1 p. Respecting the late Caleb Whitefoord, "a man of Letters, of Science, and of Wit." General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to [John] Vaughan | May 25, [1834] | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Sparks donates a volume of Franklin for the A.P.S. Library and mentions another source of Frankliniana. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Kane, John K. (John Kintzing), 1795-1858.
J[ohn] K. Kane to Fr[ankli]n Bache, | May 29, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 10 1/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Landon Carter, of Virginia, died in Tennessee. John Newnan, of Salisbury, N.C., still alive. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 10 1/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipts for the purchase of bills of exchange; | 1834 May 30- 1847 November 26 | |||
D. 21 items. Various sizes. | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society] | May 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J.F.Encke. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to Peter S. Du Ponceau | June 1, 1834 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards scientific brochures. Wants information on ancient populations of the Ohio valley. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 5, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, A.L.S.with initials. 2p. Abstract. Friendly letter. Concerning books for the APS. On same sheet as letter from P.Vaughan to J.Vaughan; June 10, 1834. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Statement to the American philosophical society for the purchase of books to complete the Transactions of the Royal Society; | June 5, 1834 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
London, D.S. 1p.,end.and end. by J. Vaughan. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Report upon Col. Jackson's paper "On a peculiar phenomenon of lakes," | June 6, 1834 | 8" x 10" | ||
by A[lexander] D[allas] Bache and E[ugenius] Nulty, ----, 8 pp. and endorsement. Com.S. See Minutes, Feb. 7 and June 27, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 647, 654. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hooper, C..
[C?] Hooper to James Mease, Lincolns Inn, | June 7, 1834 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
[London], 1p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledge receipt of letter of 14th April. Copies of Record [Commission] publications still in print will be forwarded to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | June 10, 1834 | 5x10 and 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end Enc. Forwards invoice and bill of lading for publications for the APS. On same sheet are letters from same to same; June 5, 1834, and June 17, 1834. General physical description: 5x10 and 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | June 10, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Enc.of bill of lading of books for the library. Forwards purchases. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | June 10, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume.from the antiquarian society. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
McComas, William.
W[illia]m McComas to Franklin Bache, | June 13, 1834 | 8 1/16" X 10" | ||
Washington, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Knows nothing of John Rouelle, and has no certain Knowledge of John Stuart. General physical description: 8 1/16" X 10" | ||||
Macedo, Joaquim José da Costa de, 1777-1867.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 16, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Forwards publications of the Lisbon royal academy of sciences. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 17, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. On same sheet as letter from P. Vaughan to J. Vaughan; June 10, 1834. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Lea's paper describing shells; | June 18, 1834 | 5x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Charles Pickering and A.D.Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.653. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | June 20, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards papers of the historical and literary committee of the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | June 20, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes of papers of the historical committee. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | June 22, 1834 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards a collection of brochures by courtesy of Major Ware. Acknowledges receipt of two numbers of the African Journal. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 23, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p.and add., end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Beeke, Charles Tilson.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | June 25, 1834 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Presents volume. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Fletcher, Thomas.
Th[oma]s Fletcher to John Vaughan, | June 26, 1834 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents engraved portrait of John Dalton to A.P.S. See Minutes, June 27, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 653. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on historical manuscripts in the APS collection; | June 27, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Roberts Vaux and J. Francis Fisher. 1p. Printed: Minutes, p.654. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Muséum national d'historie naturelle (France).
Catalogue of plaster casts and fossil specimens sent to Dr. [Richard] Harlan for the [American] Philosophical Society. | June 27, 1834 | 7 1/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
Presented, 2 pp. and endorsements. D. (In French.) General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 1/4" Access digital object: | ||||
Pasley, Charles William, 1780-1861.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | June 27, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Chatham, L.S.: 2p. and end. Forwards publication. For additional information see letter from Lelonëf to the Pres.of the APS;July 25, 1834. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Johnson, William, 1715-1774.
Letter to Franklin Bache | 1834 June 28 | |||
Concerning the date of his father's death. | ||||
Barclay, James J., 1794-1885.
James J. Barclay to Clement C. Biddle, | July 1, 1834 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement, A.L.S. Presents silver and copper coins collected by Captain David S. Geisinger of the U.S.S. Peacock. See Minutes, July 18, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 655. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Goshen, Mark H..
Mark H. Goshen to Franklin Bache, | July 8, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lewisburg, Va., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning Col. John Stuart, who died in August, 1823. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Snider, Jacob.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 11, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia. A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presents volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | July 12, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Erskine, Henry.
Henry Erskine to Franklin Bache, | July 14, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lewisburg, Va., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has been able to learn little about Dr. John Rouelle. Col. John Stuart died on August 23, 1823. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Caperton, Hugh, b. 1821.
Hugh Caperton to Franklin Bache, | July 16, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Monroe Court House, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Has no knowledge of John Rouelle. Information about the late John Stuart and his family. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to [William Vaughan]; | July 16-Aug. 1, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
London, L. Extracts. 1p. Concerning donations to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | July 17, 1834 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. material from islands in the South Pacific, collected and donatedby Mr. Sylvanus Godon. See Minutes, July 18, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 655. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
List of deposits for the American philosophical society; | July 17, 1834 | 13-1/2x8; 12-1/2x7-1/2; and 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 3p.and end. General physical description: 13-1/2x8; 12-1/2x7-1/2; and 13x8 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 19, 1834 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: D'Avezac. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Eyriès, Alexandre.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 21, 1834 | 11x8 | ||
Havre, L. 1p., end.by Peter S.DuPonceau,add., end. In French. Business of the society. General physical description: 11x8 | ||||
Elliot, Samuel.
Sam[uel] Elliot to F[ranklin] Bache, | July 23, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Reports Dr. John Newnan as alive. He is on a trip east, but "his family is still in Nashville." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Lelonëf, J..
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | July 25, 1834 | 9x7 | ||
London, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards Pasley's volume. See letter from Pasley to the Pres.of the APS; June 27, 1834. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | July 25, 1834 | 9x7 | ||
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Zollickoffer, William, 1793-1853.
William Zollickoffer to [Peter S. DuPonceau?], | July 26, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||
Middleburg, Md. 1 p. A.L.S. Inquires whether specimen of silk he sent to A.P.S. was ever received. See Minutes, August 15, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | July 27, 1834 | 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of case of books for Director of Bridges and Roads. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | ||||
Chitty, John.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for mending fossil skeleton; | July 28, 1834 | 4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.,witnessed: George E. Blake, end.by J.Vaughan, and end.by R.Harlan. General physical description: 4x8 Access digital object: | ||||
France. Direction générale des ponts et chaussées et des mines.
Letter to Mr. Warden; | July 29, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Eurenny (?). 1p. In French. Forwards volume to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | July 30, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Arago. 1p. and add.: D.B. Warden end. In French. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
books and tracts sent to Jacob Snider to bind, | August 4-August 5, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to William Zollickoffer | August 17, 1834 | 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. Copy of L.S. Regarding the inferior quality of silk produced by worms fed exclusively upon lettuce. The Society cannot sponsor such a project. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Aug. 28, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, letter signed: [Pierre] LePlay. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. On same sheet is letter from Vaughan to LePlay; Dec.29 [1834], A.L.S. 1p. Concerning volumes needed by the APS. Accompanied by a copy of Mr. Jefferson's letter. Asks to have the original of the Jefferson letter. From original in the Dreer collection at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to Mr. [D.B.] Warden; | Aug. 28, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Cardot. 1p. and add. In French. Asks him to forward publication to the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Nulty, Eugenius.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 29, 1834 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publication by Duhamel. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Pettis, William.
[William Pettis?] to John Vaughan, | August 29, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Inquires whether a paper on "The natural history of the cicada septemdum" would be acceptable for A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Hamilton, C.J.A..
Prevailing winds and state of the thermometer at Fort Union | 1834 Sept. 1 to 1835 August 31 | 7 7/8" X 9 3/4" | ||
Chart of prevailing winds and thermometer readings at Fort Union at the mouth of the Yellow Stone river from 1834 Sept. 1 to 1835 August 31. From t.p., 12 pp. Com. Presented to A.P.S.: November 4, 1836. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 693. General physical description: 7 7/8" X 9 3/4" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to ---- Bertrand, | September 2, 1834 | 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. Per N. Unsigned. (In French.) Requests Bertrand to forward a volume of the Institute [of France] and some miscellaneous material to the A.P.S. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Sept. 3, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 16, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia; Haarlem, L.S.: M. V. Marum. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Nulty; | Sept. 19, 1834 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache and B.H.Coates. 2p.and end. Refers to Franklin's magic circle. Cf. Minutes, p.657. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 205 ff. FILM54-66 FRAME109 General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Martini, Adriano.
Letter to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau, Philadelphia; | Sept. 23, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Sept. 25, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d. T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
[Marmaduke] Burrough to the Amer[ican] Philosophical Society, | October 2, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Unsigned. Presents seeds and coins from India to the A.P.S. See Minutes, oct. 3, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 657. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society; | Oct. 3, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Peter Clare. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Oct. 7, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Bentham. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 16, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p.and add. Received casts of fossils for the American philosophical society. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Fisher, Joshua Francis, 1807-1873.
List of 101 brass and copper coins and medals presented to the American Philosophical Society by Joshua F[rancis] Fisher, | October 17, 1834 | 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. See Minutes, October 17, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 659. RECATALOGED 7 Jan. 1981 now under APS. Report of Committee on JFF's gift of 101 brass... General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to William Vaughan | 1834 October 20 | |||
Seeks acknowledgement from the A.P.S. for the "last part" of Vol. IV of the Transactions. | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Oct. 24, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volumes.by Charles Babbage. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to John Vaughan, London; | Oct. 27, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.H. Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to the furnishings for Philosophical Hall | 1834 October 27- 1847 April 21 | |||
Receipts for furninshings for Philosophical Hall. | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Nov. 6, 1834 | 12x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Muséum national d'historie naturelle (France).
Catalogue of plaster casts and fossil specimens sent to Dr. [Richard] Harlan for the [American] Philosophical Society. | November 7, 1834 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||
Presented, 3 pp. and endorsements. D. (In French.) General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Joseph Henry to John Vaughan, | November 17, 1834 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Princeton, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Alexander leaving for Georgia to observe eclipse. Results to be communicated to the A.P.S. FILM 235 FRAME 2 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 19, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Presents volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [A.D.] Bache's paper on the magnetic dip; | Nov. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Ch[arle]s N. Bancker, Isaiah Lukens and Thos. McEuen. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.660. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 209ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on plants given to the society by Dr. Short; | Nov. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.Eglesfeld Griffith, Charles Pickering, and Richard Harlan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.660. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich.Carlisle 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan, London | November 22, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S.: B. Leigh Lye. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1834 Nov. 22 | |||
Reports receipt of the latest issue of the Transactions. | ||||
Welch, Thomas B., 1814-1874.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for engraving of insects; | Nov., 1834 | 4-1/2x8 | ||
D.S. 1p. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on Publications.
Annual report . . . Philadelphia, | December 5, 1834 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
5 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, Isaac Lea, R[obert] Eglesfeld Griffith. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Fisher, Joshua Francis, 1807-1873.
List of four silver and nine copper coins presented to the American Philosophical Society by Joshua F[rancis] Fisher, | December 5, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. See Minutes, December 5, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 661. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Nulty, Eugenius.
E[ugenius] Nulty to John Vaughan, | December 8, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Relative to his communication to the A.P.S. on Franklin's magic square. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Catullo, Tommaso Antonio, 1782-1869.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 16, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Padua, L.S. 1p. and end. In Italian. ----English translation. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Nulty, Eugenius.
E[ugenius] Nulty to John Vaughan, | December 17, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Submits title for his paper in the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Dec. 18, 1834 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum of stocks purchased from the Magellanic, etc. funds for the American philosophical society; | Dec. 18, 1834 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.D. 1p. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on Finance.
Annual report . . . Philadelphia, | December 19, 1834 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Clement C. Biddle, Roberts Vaux, George Ord. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
Zecchinelli, Gio. Maria (Giovanni Maria), 1776-1841.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Dec. 20, 1834 | 10x8 | ||
Padua, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In Italian. ----English translation.by DuPonceau. Thanks for election and forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the historical and literary documents in the possession of the A.P.S. , and to report. . . which of them it might be expedient to publish. . . [Philadelphia], | December 26, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
6 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J[oshua] Francis Fisher, J[oh]n Vaughan. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Dec. 26, 1834 | 9x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes.from the horticultural society. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Alex[ande]r Eyriés, [freres], Le Havre; | Dec. 29, 1834 | 7x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards APS publication to Paris. On same sheet as letter from Vaughan to Geo. Dickey; Dec. 29, 1834. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Geo[rge] Dickey | Dec. 29, 1834 | 7x8 | ||
A.L. 1p. Forwards material. On same sheet is letter from Vaughan to Alexander Eyriés, freres; Dec.29,1834. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | Dec. 30, 1834 | 12x8 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas. Konig. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Dobson, Judah.
Receipt to John Vaughan for money to be paid to David Bailie Warden; | Dec., 1834 | 5x7-1/2 | ||
D.S. 1p. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of names and amounts paid, | , 1834-1835 | 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. D. Appears to be a list of members of the A.P.S. who paid their dues. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the publication of death notices; | Jan. 2, 1835 | 9x8 | ||
D.S.: J.K.Kane, W.H.Keating and Ch.D.Meigs. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.663. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Courtenay, Edward Henry, 1803-1853.
Edward H. Courtenay to Cha[rle]s D. Meigs, | January 3, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 5, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Friendly letter. Forwards publications to the American philosophical society General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Biddle, Clement C. (Clement Cornell), 1784-1855.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 9, 1835 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning investments for the American philosophical society. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Ferguson, James, 1797-1867.
James Ferguson to John Vaughan, | January 9, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow the plates that accompanied [F. R.] Hassler's papers on the survey of the coast, as the work is to be reprinted. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Hans, R., Jr..
Letter to John Vaughan, Athenaeum; | Jan. 9, 1835 | 9x7-1/5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Wants new stove in his office. General physical description: 9x7-1/5 | ||||
Sargeant, John.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 9, 1835 | 6x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Makes payment to the American philosophical society for 1835. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Julius, N. H. (Nicolaus Heinrich), 1783-1862.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 10, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presents volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Recommendation to the A.P.S. ; | Jan. 15, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S. : J. Francis Fisher. 1p. and end. Suggests that the Historical society of Pennsylvania be allowed to copy certain manuscripts in the library. Cf. Minutes, p. 664. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Chevalier Morelli's paper; | Jan. 16, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J.Francis Fisher and Jn. Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.664. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Short, CCharles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
C. W. Short to Ch[arles] D. Meigs, | January 18, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Lexington, Kentucky, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Nulty, Eugenius.
E[ugenius] Nulty to John Vaughan, | January 19, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Declines election as an officer of the A.P.S. Concerning the proofs of his article. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | January 20, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.Prinsep. 1p.and add. Thanks for publication. Refers to mastodon. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | January 23, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: Prinsep. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ferguson, James, 1797-1867.
James Ferguson to John Vaughan, | January 28, 1835 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Albany, N. Y., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning the use of plates in the possession of the A.P.S. for a reprint of F. R. Hassler's work on the coast survey. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Joseph Henry to John Vaughan, | January, 1835 | 8'' x 9 15/16'' | ||
--, Princeton, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Returns thanks for his election to membership in the A.P.S. Intends to communicate some results of his work at the next meeting. FILM 235 FRAME 3 General physical description: 8'' x 9 15/16'' | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Biographical memoir of the late Thomas Say Esqr. read before the Philosophical Society of Pennsylvania | 1835 January | |||
A biogrphical memior read before the A.P.S. by George Ord in January 1835 after Thomas Say's death. | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughn; | Feb. 1, 1835 | 8-1/2x6 | ||
Madrid, L.S.: Vicente Gonzalez Arzao. 3p.and end. In Spanish. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8-1/2x6 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS | Feb. 2, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Adelphi, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Baldwin, Christopher Columbus, 1800-1835.
Christopher Columbus Baldwin to John Vaughan, | February 3, 1835 | 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. The librarian of the American Antiquarian Society arranges for an exchange of duplicate pamphlets with the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Edw[ard] Livingston to ----, | February 3, 1835 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Paris, 2 pp. A.L.S. will be pleased to transmit communications to and from the Society. Low price of old editions of French books. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry Ja[me]s Anderson to John Vaughan, | February 5, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1p., address and endorsement. Requests loan of Memoris of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, n.s., I. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Agreement of the committee on the insurance of the property of the Am[erican] Phil[osophical] Society, | February 6, 1835 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Roberts Vaux. Books, $16,000; cabinet of minerals, $4,000; building, $5,000. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Joseph] Henry's article on electricity; | Feb. 7, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache and Rob[er]t Hare. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.666. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 217 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Wharton, Thomas I. (Thomas Isaac), 1791-1856.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 10, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerning property which is about to be mortgaged to the society. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | February 10, 1835 | 6 7/8" x 8 13/16" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to the exchange of various books and journals. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 13/16" | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Feb. 17, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 18, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: E. W. Brayley 1p.and add.,end. Thansk for publication forwarded by W. Vaughan. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Professor Henry's paper on electricity; | Feb. 20, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache, Robt. Hare and Franklin Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.666. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 223 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on Publications.
Report . . . Philadelphia, | February 20, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
2 pp. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Isaac Hays. In re papers ordered to be printed; state of finances of the committee. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society | Feb. 20, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas.Konig. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 20, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Quadrada, F. de P..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1835 February 20 | |||
Reports that he had presented the books and papers of the A.P.S. to the Royal Acadamy. Also he says that Dr. Chapman and Judge Hopkinson have been appointed members of the Academy of History. | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan | January 23, 1835 | |||
Forwards publications. | ||||
Eyriès, Alexandre.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 24, 1835 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Havre, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and end. In French. Receipted on same sheet for P.S.DuPonceau. Notice of payment due on books for the library. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 26, 1835 | 12x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: William John Hamilton. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Grover, Thomas D., 1788-1849.
Letter to Peter S. Duponceau, president of A.P.S.; | Feb. 26, 1835 | 6" x 7 3/4" | ||
Southwark, L.S. 1p. and add. (Part of address sheet torn off) On behalf of the Commissioners of Southwark, requests loan of Jefferson and Franklin portraits for the purpose of having copies made by Mr. Etter. Cf. Minutes, March 20, 1835. FILM54-61 FRAME130 FILM 199 FRAME 424 General physical description: 6" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 27, 1835 | 12x8 | ||
The Hague, L.S.: Van Doen. 2p.and end. In Dutch. ----English translation. 1p. Forwards volume. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Torrey, John, 1796-1873.
John Torrey to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, | February 28, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsment. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Torlade d'Azambuja's manuscript on coins of Portugual; | Feb., 1835 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau, Clement C.Biddle and Saml. Moore. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.666. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society | March 1, 1835 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, L.S: Chas. Konig, For. Sec. R.S. 2p. Contains autographed notation by A.D. Bache. Relative to the medal to be awarded in 1837. Cf. Minutes, May 15, 1835. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | March 5, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Robinson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan | March 5, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | March 6, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Peter Clare. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Morelli, Chevalier Domenico de.
Letter to [Peter S.] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | March 12, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Brockenbrough, John, 1774-1852.
John Brockenbrough to Ch[arles] D. Meigs, | March 16, 1835 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Richmond, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Verulam philosophical society of London.
Letter to the president of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | March 19, 1835 | 14x8 | ||
London, L.S.: H[enry] W[illiam] Dewhurst. 1p. and add. Enc.of prospectus of book by Dewhurst. Asks to begin correspondence with the APS. For enclosure, see: 973: C683, no.160. General physical description: 14x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Naxera's paper on the Indian languages; | March 20, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau, Willm. H. Keating, and James P.Espy. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes,p.669. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 249 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Treasurer.
Treasurer's report concerning insurance | 1835 March 20 | |||
A.P.S. Treasurer reports on insurance, $16,000 on the Library and $4,000 on the Cabinet. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipt to Tho[ma]s Voigt for cleaning the Rittenhouse clock; | April 1, 1835 | 3-1/2x8 | ||
A.D.in hand of J.Vaughan. 1p.and receipted by Tho[ma]s Voigt, end. General physical description: 3-1/2x8 | ||||
Ferussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
[Baron de] Ferussac to the Secretary of A.P.S., | April 4, 1835 | 6 3/8" x 8" | ||
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of bill of exchange for 260 fr. Account of use thereof. Exchange of various works. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8" | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
A[lexander] D[allas] Bache to Jno. Vaughan, | April 8, 1835 | 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of Dunglison's Physiology. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
W[illia]m B. Hodgson to Peter S. DuPonceau, | April 10, 1835 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Washington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents coins from Turkey, Egypt, and Greece to the A.P.S. See Minutes, April 17, 1835, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 670. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
A list of coins presented to the American Philosophical Society by W[illia]m B. Hodgson, | April 10, 1835 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Washington,]. 3 pp. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. Enclosed in: W[illia]m B. Hodgson to Peter S. Duponceau, April 10, 1835. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Morelli, Chevalier Domenico de.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 11, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Forwards donation. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Statement of account with the American Philosophical society for telescope; | April 13, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 and 3x7-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.and end.plus statement in J. Vaughan's hand of monies owed P. Vaughan. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 and 3x7-1/2 | ||||
Joslin, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1796-1861.
B. F. Joslin to John Vaughan, | April 22, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Inquires whether the Society has any record of his description of an air pump, directed to Dr. Hare on October 25, 1823. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Catalogue of historical documents in the A.P.S.; | May 1, 1835 | 12x8 | ||
D. 5p.and end. Refers to Jefferson and Franklin. Cf. Minutes, p.670. FILM 199 FRAME 675 FILM 54-66 FRAME 110 General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J. K. Kane | May 7, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: James Prinsep. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society] | May 10, 1835 | 8-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Agricultural & Horticultural Society of India.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | May 13, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: W. Moluck. 4p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Saltonstall, Rosewell.
Letter to the president of the American philosophical society; | May 15, 1835 | 8" x 13" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. "Duplicate" Relative to the problem of squaring the circle. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Wickham, John, 1763-1839.
Jno. Wickham to Ch[arles] D. Meigs, | May 21, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Richmond, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Encloses $10 admission fee. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | May 23, 1835 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the [American Philosophical Society] | May 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 8, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
L.S.: William Tite. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Société des antiquaires de France.
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | June 10, 1835 | 13x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Bollièl. 1p. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
American Antiquarian Society.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1835 June 16 | |||
Regarding forwaded publications from the A.P.S.. | ||||
Tidyman, Philip.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 19, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Bristol, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards donation. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
J[oel] R. Poinsett to John Vaughan, | June 25, 1835 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Bethlem [sic], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Bishop Anders, who wishes to see the Mexican antiquities and minerals in possession of the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" Access digital object: | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the APS; | June 30, 1835 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Roux de Rochelle. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | July 4, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 1 p. and address. L.S. With regard to various book exchanges. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | July 11, 1835 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: H.Harkness. 1p.and add.in care of W.Vaughan, end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [John] Gummere's paper on eclipse; | July 17, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache and Ed.H. Courtenay. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 673. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 467 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société philotechnique.
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | July 25, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: B[ar]on de Ladoucette. 1p. and end. In French. ----Copy. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 31, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Aug. 5, 1835 | 8x5 | ||
London, A.L.S.: David Don. 1p.and add.,end.and end. Asks for missing publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Cramer, Charles.
Cha[rle]s Cramer to John Vaughan, | Aug. 15, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has forwarded Vaughan's letter of the 9th. to Imperial Acad. of Sciences of St. Petersburg. Sends Annals of Lyceum, III, nos. 1 and 2, to Baron Ferussac. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Cramer, Charles.
Cha[rle]s Cramer to John Vaughan, | Aug. 18, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Sends Annals of Lyceum, III, nos. 1 and 2, to Vaughan. Statement as to volumes of A.P.S. Transactions in possession of Lyceum. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | August 18, 1835 | 5x8 | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S.: Antonio Joaquin Moreni. 2p.and add. In Portuguese. In English there is a note from Joseph Joachim Emeryaldo to Thomas Tolentino da Silva to deliver this letter to J.Vaughan. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to John K. Kane | August 26, 1835 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Lisbon, L.S.: Macedo. 4p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. Sends a list of volumes published. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to John K. Kane, Philadelphia | August 26, 1835 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Lisbon, L.S.: Macedo. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 1, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Vienna, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Jackson, Julian R., 1790-1853.
Letter to John Vaughan, secretary of Philosophical society; | Sept. 1, Sept. 13, 1835 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 3p. Presents copy of his "Aide memoire du voyageur"; also his "Essay on lakes," forwarded by Mr. Buchanan. Comments on travel books of the day. Mentions Mr. Middleton. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hamilton, C. J. A..
Statement of the height of the thermometer and course of the winds at Fort Union. . | Setember 1, 1835 -June 27, 18361 Sept. to 27 June, 1835 to 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
from t.p., 12 pp. Com. Presented to A.P.S.: November 4, 1836. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 693. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Cramer, Charles.
Cha[rle]s Cramer to John Vaughan, | Sep. 10, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regarding transmission of Annals of Lyceum, III, nos. 1 and 2. Erection of new building for Lyceum of Natural History in New York. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Philadelphia. Select and common council.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 11, 1835 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, Printed L. 1p. and end. Invitation to attend the eulogium on the Hon. John Marshall, to be pronounced by Horace Binney. Cf. Minutes, Sept. 18, 1835. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Rich, O..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 15, 1835 | 9x7 | ||
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S. 2p. Business. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Rönne, Friedrich Ludwig v., 1795-1865.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 24, 1835 | 10x8-1/4 | ||
Hoboken, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Informs him that a package of APS publications, destined for Germany, has been lost. General physical description: 10x8-1/4 | ||||
Rives, William C. (William Cabell), 1793-1868.
W[illiam] C. Rives to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau and others, | September 25, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Castle Hill, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he must decline invitation to dinner to be given in honor of Dr. Robert M. Patterson. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Robley Dunglison to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau and others, | September 30, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p. A.L.S Regrets that he must decline invitation to dinner to be given in honor of Dr. Robert M. Patterson. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | Oct. 1, 1835 | 9x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and add. Wishes to write Société asiatique about back issues of their publications. On same sheet with copy of letter from the société asiatique to the Sec.of the APS; June 9, 1832. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Garibaldi, Giuseppe, 1807-1882.
Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau | Oct. 3, [1835] | 8x5 | ||
A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and add., end. In French. Garibaldi presents to the A.P.S. a volume of the Transactions of the Royal accademia delle scienze of Turin. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Oct. 5, 1835 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S. 2p. and add. Forwards publications.of the Royal society. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Great Britain. Public Record Office.
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan; | Oct. 7, 1835 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: C. P. Cooper. 1p. Thanks for APS publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | October 20, 1835 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning Ippolito Rosellini's work on Egyptian antiquities. Is "Very anxious" that the Society possess it. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Oct. 20, 1835 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Forwards publications. Contains also note from Petty Vaughan to John Vaughan, Oct. 26, 1835, regarding the forwarding of boxes. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | October 20, 1835 | 4 1/2" x 7" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has distributed vol. VI, pt. 1, A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Griffith, R. Eglesfeld (Robert Eglesfeld), 1798-1850.
R. Eglesfeld Griffith to John Vaughan, | October 22, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Note of resignation from curatorship of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Philadelphia. Select and common council. Committee on city property..
Letter to the president of the American philosophical society; | Oct. 27, 1835 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S: Richd. Price, chairman. 1p. and add. (addressed to Alex. Dallas Bache) Inquires on what terms the Society's hall could be obtained for the use of city offices. Cf. Minutes, Nov. 6, 1835. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | October 1835 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Erman. 1p.and add. In Latin. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | November 1, 1835 | 4 5/8" x 7 1/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has offered his American library to the government of Virginia. General physical description: 4 5/8" x 7 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [E.H.] Courtenay's paper on longitude; | Nov. 6, 1835 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache and R.M.Patterson. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.677. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 343 ff. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on lighting the hall with gas, | November 6, 1835 | 6 3/8" x 7 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson. Have authorized the introduction of the pipes. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 1/8" | ||||
Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Nov. 12, [1835] | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards manuscripts. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Letter to the secretary of the American philosophical society; | Nov. 19, 1835 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
London, Printed L.S.: Chas. Konig, For. Sec. R.S. 1p. Announcement of medals to be awarded in 1838. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Charles C. Rafn to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | November 19, 1835 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Copenhagen, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Concerning the near completion of the work, Antiquitates Americanae, announced by the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Kongelige Nordiske oldskriftselskab (Denmark).
Prospectus: | November 19, 1835 | 5 1/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
Antiquitates Americanae and Antiquitates Britannicae et Hibernicae, Copenhagen, 11 pp. Pr.D. Enclosed in : C. C. Rafn to the Secretary of the A.P.S., November 19, 1835. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 21, 1835 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enclosure of list of maps for sale. Offers maps to the society. With this is a receipt from A. Peries to the A.P.S.; Nov. 30, 1835. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 24, 1835 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add., end. Will not pay any more to the society. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Ferussac, Baron de. L-4.
[Baron de] Ferussac to [John] Vaughan, | November 24, 1835 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of bill of exchange for 110 francs. Will forward designated works to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Peries, A..
Receipt to the American philosophical society for maps purchased; | Nov. 30, 1835 | 4x7 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. With letter from H.S.Tanner to J. Vaughan; Nov. 21, 1835. General physical description: 4x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on Publications.
Report . . . Philadelphia, | December 2, 1835 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
2 pp. D.S.: Isaac Lea, R[obert] Eglesfeld Griffith, Isaac Hays. Status of publications ordered by the Society; finances of the committee. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Bancroft, Aaron, 1755-1839.
A[aron] Bancroft to John Vaughan, | December 4, 1835 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Worcester, [Mass.], 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Death of Mr. Bal[d]win, librarian of the American Antiquarian Society. Exchange of duplicates with the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Société de Géographie to the President of the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia (sic), | December 8, 1835 | 8 7/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
Paris, 1p. and endorsement. L.S.: Roux de Rochelle. (In French.) Forwards Bulletin of Société de Géographie to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 7/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee of finance and accounts on the treasurer's [John Vaughan] accounts; | Dec. 18, 1835 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Clement C. Biddle and Roberts Vaux. 1p. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dudley's tables for calculating the moon's place; | Dec. 19, 1835 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache, Edward H. Courtenay and R.M. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.678. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Board of Officers.
Report . . . upon a paper entitled "Theory of Rain," | December 26, 1835 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
by "Investigator," submitted for the Extra-Magellanic premium, [Philadelphia], 7pp. and endorsement. D. Recommend paper for the award. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to J[ohn] Vaughan | December 27, 1835 | 6 3/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], A.L.S. Concerning Dr. [Nathaniel] Chapman's intention of leaving his library to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | December 29, 1835 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Doylestown, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Hopes that Robert M. Patterson will take his place as vice-president of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Dannery, S..
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Jan. 13, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. In French. Presents volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dannery, S..
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Jan. 13, 1836 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Forwards boxes. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Cramer, Charles.
Note to John Vaughan; | Jan. 21, 1836 | 2-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
New York, A.N.S. 1p.and end. Asks for payment for publication. General physical description: 2-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1792-1864.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 27, 1836 | 6x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume.which is being returned to the Library. General physical description: 6x5-1/2 | ||||
Dunn, Nathan, 1782-1844.
Nathan Dunn to Alex[ander] Dallas Bache, | January 28, 1836 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Coleman, Edward, 1765-1839.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 1, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J[ohn] K[intzing] Kane, Philadelphia | February 6, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: J. Prinsep. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Alexander, J. H. (John Henry), 1812-1867.
J. H. Alexander to J[ohn] Vaughan, | February 12, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Enclosing copies of the reports of this year on the new map of Maryland. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Brown, John Porter, 1814-1872.
List of books deposited with the A.P.S.; | Feb. 19, 1836 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.D. 1p., end. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to John Vaughan | Feb. 20, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas.Konig. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie Royale des Sciences, des Lettres et des Beaux-arts de Belgique.
Letter to [John] Vaughan | February 23, 1836 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 2p. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Snider, Jacob.
Account of John Vaughan with the American philosophical society; | Feb. 25-Dec. 16, 1836 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Board of Officers.
Minority report . . . against recommending "Investigator's" paper for the Extra-Magellanic premium, | March 4, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: James Mease, William Hembel, E[ugenius] Nulty. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Nulty, Eugenius.
Letter to the president of the A.P.S.; | March 4, 1836 | 8x6 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Cf. Minutes, p.682. General physical description: 8x6 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to John Vaughan, | March 5, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lancaster, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Asks Mr. Vaughan to locate certain material in the files of the A.P.S. that would help him in his study of the early history of Lancaster. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 16, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos. H. Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Randolph, William B..
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | March 24, 1836 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards memoirs etc. of T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 423 General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS | March 24, 1836 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Palfrey, John Gorham, 1796-1881.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 27, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Ohio River, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards material, including the "pedigree of Franklin." FILM54-64 FRAME 100 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Mirror of Parliament.
Letter to the librarian of the A.P.S.; | March 28, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L. filled in in ms. 2p.and add. Asks for subscription from the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Morelli, Chevalier Domenico de.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | March 30, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Hare's papers; | April 1, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Franklin Bache, Geo. B. Wood, and Henry D. Rogers. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.684. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 347 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
Jos[eph] Hopkinson to John Vaughan, | April 1, 1836 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. an electrical Battery once the property of Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME131 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Kane, John K. (John Kintzing), 1795-1858.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 1, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Rümker, Carl, 1788-1862.
Charles Rümker to J[oh]n Vaughan, | April 3, 1836 | 5" x 8 1/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Hamburg, 5pp. and address. A.Com.S. Forwards his calculations of American observations of the solar eclipse of May 15, 1836. General physical description: 5" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Duane, William J. (William John), 1780-1865.
W. J. Duane to John Vaughan, | April 5, 1836 | 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to sell two books from his father's library to the A.P.S. for $3.50. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Great Britain. Public Record Office.
Letter to James Mease, Philadelphia; | April 6, 1836 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: C. P. Cooper. 1p.and add. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 14, 1836 | 9x7 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Forwards publications from the king of Denmark. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper on tornadoes by A.D.Bache; | April 15, 1836 | 9x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M. Patterson, J.P.Espy and G. Emerson. 1p.pnd end. Cf. Minutes, p.685. Printed: Trans., n.s., vol. V, 407 ff. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Agricultural & Horticultural Society of India.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | April 16, 1836 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Bell. 1p. Wishes to exchange seeds. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Janeway, J. J. (Jacob Jones), 1774-1858.
Particulars of the New Brunswick tornado | April 23, 1836 | 14 page(s) | ||
New Brunswick, [New Jersey]. A.Com. S. Read May 20, 1836, See Proceedings, XXII, pt. 3, 687. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | April 28, 1836 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to various parcels he has forwarded. Is pleased with renewal of friendly relations between France and the United States. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | May 1, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p.and end. In German. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [J.P.] Espy's paper on tornadoes; | May 6, 1836 | 3x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache and R.M.Patterson. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p. 685. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 421 ff. General physical description: 3x6-1/2 | ||||
United States. Department of the Treasury.
Letter to L. Woodbury; | May 17, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Jno. Laub. 1p. Copy. Books sent as presents to the APS are duty free. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Wael, Emilius de.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 17, 1836 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Forwarded publications to Quetelet. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
United States. Department of the Treasury.
Letter to John Forsyth; | May 18, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Levi Woodbury. 1p.and end. Answers Vaughan's inquiry if gifts of books to the APS are subject to duty. See also: U.S. Treasury department to L. Woodbury; May 17, 1836. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Quadrada, F. de P..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1836 May 18 | |||
Quadrada informs John Vaughan of the deaths of Don Joseph Miguel de Flores and Don Luis de Urbina. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Bache's and Courtenay's paper on magnetism; | May 20, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Isaiah Lukens and James P. Espy. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.686. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 427 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gálvez, Mariano, 1794-1862.
Letter to P.S. Du Ponceau; | May 31, 1836 | 8" x 13" | ||
Guatemala, Translation of L. (by P.S. Du Ponceau) 2p. Exchange of correspondence between learned societies. Donations, including ms. grammars of Indian languages. Further communication from Juan Antonio de Asmitia. Contains also translations of the following letters: M. Galvez to P.S. Du Ponceau; July 5,1836 Pedro Molina to M. Galvez; June 16, 1836 Juan A. de Azmitia to P.S.D.; June 1, 1836 List of mss. sent to P.S.D. by Galvez, July 5, 1836 List of printed books and papers. Cf. Minutes Sept. 16, 1836. General physical description: 8" x 13" Access digital object: | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society] | May 1836 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Azmitia, Juan Antonio de.
Letter to P.S. D[u Ponceau]; | June 1, 1836 | |||
Guatemala, Translation of L. (by P.S. Du Ponceau) portion of 1p. On same sheet with letter from M. Galvez to Du Ponceau, May 31,1836. Will supply information about Guatemala. Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | June 13, 1836 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
White, William, 1748-1836.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 13, 1836 | 6-1/2x4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add.and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 6-1/2x4 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Receipt to J[ohn] Vaughan for payment of charges on books in New York | June 15, 1836 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to John K. Kane, Philadelphia | June 16, 1836 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Lisbon, L.S.: Macedo. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Molina, Pedro, 1777-1854.
Letter to [Mariano] Galvez; | June 16, 1836 | |||
Guatemala, Translation of L. (by P.S. Du Ponceau) Portion of 1p. On same sheet with letter from M. Galvez to Du Ponceau, May 31, 1836. Manuscripts relative to the aboriginal Indian languages. P.S. Du Ponceau to be proposed for membership in the Academy of sciences. Access digital object: | ||||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to Peter DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | June 16, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
St. Petersbourg, L.S.: Pierre de Goetz. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Hare's paper; | June 17, 1836 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Franklin Bache and Geo.B. Wood. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.687. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 399 ff. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Thornton's paper on polygons; | June 17, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: A.D.Bache, R.M.Patterson and Edward H. Courtenay. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.687. For paper see Ms.Comm.to the APS: Math. and Astronomy, v.2, no.119. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Carlisle, Nicholas, 1771-1847.
Nicholas Carlisle to John K. Kane, | June 17, 1836 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to John K. Kane; | June 17, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich. Carlisle. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to John K. Kane; | June 17, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Morelli, Chevalier Domenico de.
Letter to [Alexander] Dallas Bache; | June 28, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and end. In Italian. Thanks for membership in the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Draper, Toppan, Longacre & Co..
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 30, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
L. 1p. Asks permission to copy portrait of Rittenhouse for use on new bank notes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | June 1836 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Wm. Vaughan. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Causten, James Hyman, 1818-1856.
James H. Causten to John Vaughan, | July 1, 1836 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Forwards copy of President's message of May 20, 1836, by Major Hoops. Wishes to complete A.P.S. set of congressional documents, and add to books from chili. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 1, 1836 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland.
Letter to William Vaughan; | July 2, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: H. Harkness. 1p.and end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gálvez, Mariano, 1794-1862.
Letter to P.S. Du Ponceau; | July 5, 1836 | |||
Guatemala, Translation of L. (by P.S. Du Ponceau) Portions of 2p. On same sheet with letter of May 31, 1836. Refers to his letter of May 31, 1836. They are adopting Mr. Livingston's code relative to the civil procedure for the state of Louisiana. Access digital object: | ||||
Angelis, Pedro de, 1784-1859.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | July 7, 1836 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
Buenos Aires, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Nolan, S..
Receipt to John Vaughan for payment for framing the Declaration of Independence; | July 7, 1836 | 3x7-1/2 | ||
D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 3x7-1/2 | ||||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
N[athaniel] Bowditch to John Vaughan, | July 8, 1836 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of, and requests copies of designated numbers of A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 11, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes.from Joseph Napoleon. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John C. Warren to John Pickering, | July 13, 1836 | 5" x 7 7/8" | ||
Park Street, [Boston], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of two numbers of A.P.S. Transactions. Wishes copy of vol. III, pt. 1, ser. 2. General physical description: 5" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Thomas] Say's paper on insects; | July 15, 1836 | 4-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Charles Pickering and R. Harlan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.687-688. Printed: APS Trans.,n.s.,V.VI, 155ff. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | ||||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | July 15, 1836 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851.
Samuel George Morton to Alex[ande]r Dallas Bache, | July 21, 1836 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Hall of Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. First series of [John K.] Townsend's collections have arrived at the Academy of Natural Sciences. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
G[erard] Troost to John Vaughan, | July 28, 1836 | 7 5/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Nashville, Tenn., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Captain Eastland. Forwards orations "delivered in our University which have been published." General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Schwartz, J. G..
J. G. Schwartz to John Vaughan, | July 31, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
L-4 Secretary of A.P.S., Vienna, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Thanks Vaughan for gift of nine books and pamphlets. Cannot encourage silk manufacture "here". Wishes statistical information about United States. FILM 403 FRAME 149 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Société royale des antiquaries de France.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Aug. 1, 1836 | 11-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: C. Weber. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 11-1/2x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Aug. 1, 1836 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publications from the société géographie, Paris. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Scarlett, Samuel.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for payment for repairing Stewart's [sic] portrait of Washington; | Aug. 9, 1836 | 4-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. In hand of J.Vaughan. General physical description: 4-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Acosta, Joaquin, 1800-1852.
Letter to John Vaughan; | August 11, 1836 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. In Spanish. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Isaac Lea's paper on shells; | Aug. 19, 1836 | 4-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: T.R.Peale, R.Eglesfeld Griffith and Philip H.Nicklin. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.690. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Isaac Lea's paper on shells | [1836 August 19] | |||
The Committee on Isaac Lea's paper on Shells recommends its publication in the A.P.S. Transactions. | ||||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan, | August 27, 1836 | 8" x 10 3/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of June --. Forwards packet to A.P.S., by the courtesy of Mr. Peter A. Browne. General physical description: 8" x 10 3/8" | ||||
Evans, ------.
Evans to John Vaughan, | August 27, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents "a small skein of silk produced by worms raised from eggs from Italy and sent to this country by Doct. Franklin." FILM54-61 FRAME 132 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853.
Mahlon Dickerson to Peter S. DuPonceau, | August 31, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 12 11/16" | ||
President of A.P.S., Navy Department, Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. Asks advice as to personnel of scientific corps, and scientific objectives of U.S. Exploring Expedition. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 11/16" | ||||
Moskovskoe obshchestvo li︠u︡biteleĭ prirody.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Sept. 7, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Moscow, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: B. de Zanakoff. 1p. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J. K. Kane, Philadelphia | September 10, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.Prinsep. 1p.,end. Thanks for Transactions and forwards their publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Carlisle, Nicholas, 1771-1847.
Nich[ola]s Carlisle to William Vaughan, | September 15, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[London], 2 pp. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on Mr. Taylor's communication on bituminous coal in Cuba, | September 16, 1836 | 5 5/8" x 8 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Charles Pickering, Isaiah Lukens. Report in favor of publication. General physical description: 5 5/8" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | Sept. 16, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | September 17, 1836 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Has delivered diploma for the A.P.S. to [Nicholas] Carlisle. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Harvard University.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 26, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p. and add. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Sept. 26, 1836 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 2, 1836 | 8-3/4x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Return of Seybert to Paris. Has forwarded certain Journals to the APS. Mme de Ferussac lives in Paris. General physical description: 8-3/4x7 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | October 3, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Details concerning portions of [Robert] Morrison's Chinese dictionary in the possession of the A.P.S. library. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Bertrand, Arthur, 1817-1871.
Statement and receipt to [David Bailie] Warden, Paris; | 1836 October 12, 21 | 5x8 and 3-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, D.S. 2p.and end. In French. For books for the society. General physical description: 5x8 and 3-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Burrowes, Thomas H. (Thomas Henry), 1805-1871.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 13, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Harrisburg, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dunbar, John R. W. (John Richard Woodcock), 1805-1871.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 13, 1836 | 10x9 | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x9 | ||||
APS.
List of books recommended... for the officers and scientific corps. | October 17, 1836 | 7 13/16" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], n. d., but submitted 1 p. Dr.D. Unsigned. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. FILM 403 FRAME 156 General physical description: 7 13/16" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], | October 17, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/8" | ||
Hall of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 9 pp. Dr.D. Unsigned. With regard to scientific methods and objectives of U. S. Exploring Expedition. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/8" | ||||
Chapman, Nathaniel, 1780-1853.
N[athaniel] Chapman to Committee of the A.P.S., | October 17, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], n. d., but submitted 1 p. and endorsement. Dr.D.S. Report upon medicine. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to Committee of the A.P.S. | October 17, 1836 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], n. d., but submitted 1 p. and endorsement. Dr.D. Unsigned. Report upon ethnography. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson]. October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to Committee of the A.P.S. | October 17, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], n. d., but submitted 6 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. Unsigned. Report upon philology. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Espy, James P. (James Pollard), 1785-1860.
James P. Espy to Committee of the A.P.S. | October 17, 1836 | 8 7/16" x 10 1/8" | ||
----, n. d., but submitted 12 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. Unsigned. Report upon meteorology. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 8 7/16" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854.
[Robert M.] Patterson to Committee of the A.P.S., | October 17, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], n. d., but submitted 7 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. Unsigned. Report upon astronomical and physical observations. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Peale, Titian Ramsay, 1799-1885.
[Titian R.] Peale to Committee of the A.P.S., | October 17, 1836 | 7 13/16" x 12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia?], n. d., but submitted 2 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. Unsigned. Report upon zoology. Enclosed in committee of A.P.S. to [Mahon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
[Charles] Pickering to Committee of the A.P.S., | October 17, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
---, n. d., but submitted 1 p. and endorsement Dr. D. Unsigned. Report upon botany. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Rogers, Henry D. (Henry Darwin), 1808-1866.
[Henry D. Rogers] to Committee of the A.P.S., | October 17, 1836 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
n. d., but submitted 1 p. and endorsement. Dr. D. Unsigned. List of works which the geologists will find it useful to take with them. Enclosed in Committee to A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Totten, Joseph Gilbert, 1788-1864.
Jos[eph] G. Totten to J[ohn] K. Kane, | October 27, 1836 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Newport, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Committee of A.P.S. to Mahlon Dickerson, | October, 1836 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Hall of the A.P.S., Philadelphia --, 32 pp. D.S. Typed copy. Original in possession of Mrs. Minta L. Hull, Washington. With regard to scientific methods and objectives of U. S. Exploring Expedition. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia | October 1836 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Wm Vaughan. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Société de Géographie to [the American Philosophical Society] | November 1, 1836 | 8 1/4" x 10 7/8" | ||
Paris, n.d., (end. rec'd.). 4 pp. Received by the American Philosophical Society on November 1, 1836. Circular letter containing the autograph signature of Roux de Rochelle, president of the Central Commission. Proposes the construction of a geographical museum in connection with the Société de Géographie where objects of natural history, art, and antiquity can be housed. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 7/8" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 78 Access digital object: | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 3, 1836 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S: Woodbine Parish. 1p.and add. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | November 3, 1836 | 3 1/2" x 4 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Has delivered volumes of A.P.S. as directed. General physical description: 3 1/2" x 4 7/8" | ||||
Thacher, Peter Oxenbridge, 1776-1843.
Letter to John Vaughan, philadelphia; | Nov. 4, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publications.by Judge Jackson. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 7, 1836 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Arago. 1p. and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 12, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Makes donation. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
P[eter] A. Browne to John Vaughan, | November 17, 1836 | 7 3/4" x 11 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow enumerated books in order to facilitate his work upon geology. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 11 13/16" | ||||
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853.
Mahlon Dickerson to P[eter] S. DuPonceau and others, | November 19, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Navy Department, [Washington, D.C.], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of communication upon the South Sea Exploring Expedition. "It will form the basis of the Instructions to the scientific corps. . . " General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Nov. 22, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S. 2p. and add. Forwards publications.from the Royal society and early APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia | Nov. 25, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas. Konig. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Penn, Granville, 1761-1844.
Granville Penn to John K. Kane, | November 30, 1836 | 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | ||
Dover, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Philadelphia Gas Works.
Bills to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 2, 1836- Oct. 7,1847 | |||
Printed D.s filled in in ms. 60 items and 1p. end. by J. Vaughan. Various sizes. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Finance Committee after examining [John Vaughan,] the Treasurer's accounts; | Dec. 16, 1836 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
D.S.: Clement C. Biddle and G[eorge] Ord. 1p. General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee of finance and accounts on the treasurer's [John Vaughan] accounts; | Dec. 16, 1836 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Clement C. Biddle and G. Ord. 1p.and end. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to John Vaughan, | December 18, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of books, and some duplicate Transactions sent to him by mistake. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Davis, John Philip, 1784-1862.
J. P. Davis to Jno. Vaughan, | December 21, 1836 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Asks that a complete set of the A.P.S. Transactions be sent to Thomas L. Winthrop. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Krehmer, G..
Letter to P[eter S] Duponceau; | Dec. 23, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia | December 28, 1836 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Edinburgh, L. 1p. and end. Forwards volumes. On same sheet is "Notice. Books, Specimens, or Communications..." by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Notice. Books, specimens, or communications sent from foreign countries to the Royal Society of Edinburgh, should be addressed to _____ London | 1836 | 21 cm x 25.5 cm | ||
Blank filled in in manuscript: "Mr. Benjamin Bromley, British Museum in." Sent from the Royal Society of Edinburgh to the American Philosophical Society on December 28 1836, with manuscript note attached. Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 53 Access digital object: | ||||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Letter to Fr[ederick] Fraley | Dec. 29, 1836 | 8x5 | ||
[Phila.], A.L.S. 1p. and add. Enc. wanting. Cannot meet him and C.B. Trego at the Franklin Institute. Sends pamphlet with notices about French and German Schools. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
List of works of the Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa sent to the American Philosophical Society of Philadelphia | 1836 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
[Lisbon, ----]. 1p. and endorsement. D. (In French.) Endorsed: read, 18 Nov. 1836. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Rümker, Carl, 1788-1862.
[Astronomical observations made during] | 1836 | 9 3/4" x 13 1/4" | ||
Hamburg, n.d. 2 pp. and endorsements. A.Com.S. Read before the A.P.S., October 1, 1841. See Pro., II, 103. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Rümker, Carl, 1788-1862.
Letter to the Secretaries of the A.P.S. | [1836] | 4x5-1/2 | ||
Printed letter to filled in in ms. 1p. In French. Requesting information on eclipse of sun. General physical description: 4x5-1/2 | ||||
Royal Meteorological Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | 1836-1837 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
London; [ca.]. L.S.: W.H. White. 1p. Forwards observations. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of Dr. [Robert M.] Patterson from the committee to whom was referred a meteorological register kept by C.J.A. Hamilton at Fort Union, 1833-1836 | 1833-1836 | |||
Report by Robert Paterson on C.J.A. Hamilton's meteorological register at Fort Union, 1833-1836. | ||||
