Subject| • | Abolition, emancipation, freedom |
(1)
| | • | Bridges--18th century |
(1)
| | • | Carpentry. |
(1)
| | • | Electricity--Early works to 1800 |
(1)
| | • | France--Politics and government--1789-1815 |
(1)
| | • | Great Britain--Politics and government--1789-1820 |
(1)
| | • | Insurance agents -- United States. |
(1)
| | • | Ireland--Foreign relations |
(1)
| | • | Kings and rulers--Duties |
(1)
| | • | Lotteries--New York (State) |
(1)
| | • | New York (N.Y.)--Description and travel--18th century |
(1)
| | • | Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809 |
(1)
| | • | Paper industry. |
(1)
| | • | Papermaking -- Pennsylvania. |
(1)
| | • | Political science--Early works to 1800 |
(1)
| | • | Postal service--United States |
(1)
| | • | Printers--Pennsylvania |
(1)
| | • | Quakers -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia. |
(1)
| | • | Roofing, Slate |
(1)
| | • | Schuylkill River Bridge |
(1)
| | • | Slaves, slavery, slave trade |
(1)
| | • | Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform |
(1)
| | • | Technology. |
(1)
| | • | United States--Politics and government--Revolution, 1775-1783 |
(1)
| | • | Voyages and travels. |
(1)
| | • | Watermarks. |
(1)
| | • | Wire industry. |
(1)
| | • | Wire netting. |
(1)
| | • | Wiredrawing. |
(1)
|
| | 1 | Author: | Berny, Pierre Jean Paul,1722-1779. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | L'Oeil du Maitre
| | | | Dates: | 1778 | | | | Abstract: | “L’Oeil du Maitre” is a treatise on governance written by Pierre Berny, a well-known Frenchman in the eighteenth century. During the Seven Years’ War, he served in Germany. After retiring in 1757, he established a school in Brussels and gained a reputation as a master draftsman. Berny sent this manuscript to Benjamin Franklin in February 1778, when Franklin was in France as the American envoy. This bound volume, although handwritten, is formatted in such a way as to give this essay the appearance of a pamphlet.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | | Call #: | Mss.354.B45 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | | | | Genre: | Foreign Language | Manuscript Essays | | | | Subjects: | Kings and rulers--Duties | Political science--Early works to 1800 | |
| 2 | Author: | Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Recollections of my acquaintance with deceased members of the American Philosophical Society, 1862
| | | | Dates: | 1862 | | | | Abstract: | The Samuel Breck Collection consists of two separately-cataloged, bound volumes. The first,
"Historical Sketch of the Continental Bills of Credit, from 1775 to 1781, with Specimens thereof" (332.5 B74h), is a long manuscript essay on Continental Bills of credit from 1775 – 1781, which reflects Breck’s interest in historical matters. The second volume is a handwritten account of Breck at 92 years old reminiscing on prominent APS members he had met.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | | Call #: | Mss.920.B74 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Philadelphia History | | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Manuscript Essays | |
| 4 | Author: | Unidentified author | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Revolutionary War letter
| | | | Dates: | 1777 | | | | Abstract: | This long letter, dated January 6, 1777, discussed contentions within a Presbyterian Synod in Lonehead, Scotland. Although there may be some vague references to the American Revolution, the content of the letter is primarily aimed at the Synod and its policies. The letter criticizes the current minister and opposes the King’s request for a fast day. Arguably, the opposition to the fast day could be interpreted as giving support to the American revolutionaries.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | | Call #: | Mss.973.315.L56 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Item(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Beyond Early America | Religion | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | Political Correspondence | |
| 9 | Author: | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Benjamin Franklin Papers
| | | | Dates: | 1730-1791 | | | | Abstract: | Summary(s) of Collection: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin are a rich source as varied and expansive as Dr. Franklin’s storied life. The Collection has been calendared, catalogued, and much of it is available online at franklinpapers.org and in printed volumes. The APS inventory in MOLE is extraordinarily detailed. The aim of this entry is not to reproduce what is already readily accessible, but to focus on material that is unavailable in printed or online sources.
View finding aid for a full description
| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.F85 | | | | Extent: | 48.5 Linear feet | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Americans Abroad | Business and Skilled Trades | Diplomatic History | Government Affairs | International Travel | Land and Speculation | Marriage and Family Life | Military History | Pennsylvania History | Printing and Publishing | Social Life and Custom | | | | Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | Diplomatic Material | Family Correspondence | General Correspondence | Manuscript Essays | Political Correspondence | Printed Material | Scientific Correspondence | | | | Subjects: | Abolition, emancipation, freedom | Electricity--Early works to 1800 | Postal service--United States | Printers--Pennsylvania | Slaves, slavery, slave trade | Social conditions, social advocacy, social reform | |
|
