| | Author: | Cadwalader, Lambert | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Lambert Cadwalader Papers
| | | | Dates: | 1779-1798 | | | | Abstract: | This collection of letters, while tiny, is actually quite rich in content. Cadwalader wrote to Samuel Meredith, a politician and fellow Revolutionary War soldier, concerning the war, his real estate holdings in Philadelphia, and the local political climate. The seven items are dated from October 5, 1779 to March 9, 1798, during which Cadwalader served in the military, reentered politics, got married, and then retired from public service.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.C625.1 | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear feet | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | Business and Skilled Trades | Land and Speculation | Philadelphia History | | | | Genre: | General Correspondence | Political Correspondence | | | | Subjects: | Inoculation | Smallpox | Taxation--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia | |
| | Author: | Galiani, Ferdinando, 1728-1787 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Laws of neutrality
| | | | Dates: | 1775 | | | | Abstract: | Sometime in the 19th Century, Stephen Du Ponceau translated Ferdinando Galiani’s famous tract on the laws of neutrality. These two bound volumes of Galiani's work appear to be in Du Ponceau’s hand and bound within the text are long and detailed notes on the work. Du Ponceau’s interest likely had to do with his legal career that dealt with issues of international trade, a focus that is a prominent part of Du Ponceau’s papers at the APS.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.341.3.G13 | | | | Extent: | 2.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Diplomatic History | International Affairs | Trade | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | | | | Subjects: | International trade | Law. | Neutrality | |
| | Author: | Lee family. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Lee family papers, 1742-1795
| | | | Dates: | 1742-1795 | | | | Abstract: | This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Film.1240 | | | | Extent: | 8.0 Microfilm reel(s) | | | | Genre: | Microfilm Collection | |
| | Author: | Keith, William, 1680-1749 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Letter. . . To Mr. James Logan. . . On occasion of Mr. Logan's having sent to Sir William a copy of his printed paper called the Antidote
| | | | Dates: | 1725 | | | | Abstract: | This bound volume contains a long letter – more like an essay – from Sir William Keith, the governor of Pennsylvania, to James Logan, the secretary for the proprietors. The letter discusses Logan’s recent pamphlet, "The Antidote." The letter was printed by Andrew Bradford in Philadelphia, and this handwritten copy was likely made of this printed pamphlet.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.974.8.K26 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Colonial Politics | Pennsylvania History | | | | Genre: | Manuscript Essays | |
| | Author: | Kinloch, Francis,1755-1826. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Letters, 1776-1809, to Johannes von Müller
| | | | Dates: | 1776-1809 | | | | Abstract: | This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Film.556 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Microfilm reel(s) | | | | Genre: | Microfilm Collection | |
| | Author: | Denke, Christian Frederick,1775-1838. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Letters, 1798-1811, to Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst (Henry) Muhlenberg
| | | | Dates: | 1798-1811 | | | | Abstract: | The APS has approximately nineteen letters written between Christian Denke and Gothilff Muhlenberg, one of the sons of Henry Muhlenberg. Gothilff followed his father's calling and was a prominent religious and cultural leader. Muhlenberg served as a pastor of Lutheran Church in Lancaster and became a prominent educator, serving as President of Franklin College – now Franklin and Marshall. The APS has a large amount of Muhlenberg’s papers, including a large and detailed collection of his journals from the early republic; all of which are in German or occasionally Latin. Muhlenberg had a keen interest in natural history, especially botany, and much of his work is detailed in these journals, as are regular daily activities. The Denke correspondence is part of this larger collection of Muhlenberg papers.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.M89.d | | | | Extent: | 0.25 Linear feet | | | | Topics: | Natural History | Religion | | | | Genre: | Foreign Language | | | | Subjects: | Botany. | Herbaria. | |
| | Author: | Holbach, Paul Henri Thiry, baron d', 1723-1789 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Lettre de Thrasibule a Leucipe and Lettre a E...
| | | | Dates: | Circa 1768 | | | | Abstract: | This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.194.91.H69 | | | | Extent: | 2.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Beyond Early America | |
| | Author: | Schweinitz, Lewis David von, 1780-1834 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Lewis David von Schweinitz letters and papers, 1816-1833
| | | | Dates: | 1816-1833 | | | | Abstract: | This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Film.879 & 899 | | | | Extent: | 2.0 Microfilm reel(s) | | | | Subjects: | Botany. | Natural history. | |
| | Author: | Library Company of Philadelphia. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Library Company of Philadelphia Minutes, 1768-1794
| | | | Dates: | 1768-1794 | | | | Abstract: | This is a microfilm of an early American collection that may be of interest to researchers at the APS and may complement an original manuscript collection at the APS.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.Film.828 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Microfilm reel(s) | |
| | Author: | Anonymous | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Libro de govierno en donde se sientan las cordilleras y edictos de los illustrissimos señores obispos el que se hiso siendo cura y vicario y interino de este veneficio de Tusta Don Dionicio Josse Canales; y Comenso el dia 17 de Julio, del año de 1793
| | | | Dates: | 1793-1818 | | | | Abstract: | This manuscript collection falls outside the geographic scope of the Early American guide (British North America and the United States before 1840). It may be of interest to scholars interested in global history, international relations, imperialism, or the U.S. in the world.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.972.7.L615 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Beyond Early America | |
| | Author: | Unidentified author | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | A list of all lands, lots, buildings, and wharves, 1798, in Fawn Township, York County, Pennsylvania
| | | | Dates: | 1798 | | | | Abstract: | This slender volume contains data on property ownership in the early republic. The list contains the name, place, and amount of property owned by all landholders in Fawn Township, York County, Pennsylvania in 1798. The data also includes details on the modifications made to homes and the various types of buildings they have on their property.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.333.3.P38 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Item(s) | | | | Topics: | Government Affairs | Pennsylvania History | | | | Genre: | Official Government Documents and Records | | | | Subjects: | Real property -- Pennsylvania -- York County. | |
| | Author: | Baldwin, Loammi, 1780-1838 | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Loammi Baldwin diary, 9 September 1823 - 29 November 1823
| | | | Dates: | 1823 | | | | Abstract: | The Diary of Loammi Baldwin (September 9 – November 29, 1823) chronicles a portion of Baldwin’s trip to Europe where he observed European canals and other internal improvements. Baldwin was a leading civil engineer in antebellum America, and he traveled to Europe to learn about tested methods and good practices that he could bring back to America. The journal begins with Baldwin departing London for Dover and follows his trip through Holland and France. The diary contains numerous sketches of machinery, including carriages, canals, locks, boats, and steam-engine parts. There are also observations on European cities, towns, and customs. Many of the canal sketches are elaborate and detailed.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.B.B189 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | Americans Abroad | Business and Skilled Trades | Engineering | International Travel | Science and Technology | Travel | | | | Genre: | Art | Scientific Data | Sketchbooks | Travel Narratives and Journals | | | | Subjects: | Canals -- Belgium. | Canals -- Design and construction. | Canals -- England. | Canals -- France. | Canals -- Netherlands. | Technology - History | |
| | 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.
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| | | | 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 | |
| | Author: | New Hampshire.Admiralty Court. | Requires cookie* | | | Title: | Lusanna Prize Case Records
| | | | Dates: | 1777 - 1778 | | | | Abstract: | Although the record states that this bound volume contains the proceedings of the controversial Admiralty Courts for New Hampshire, the court cases brought before it cover all of New England, especially Massachusetts. The records in this volume date from 1775 to 1778 and involve a single case brought against Elisha Doane from Wellfleet. A variety of evidence is included in this case, including copies of letters, cargo manifests, depositions, and court proceedings. The case appears to have continued until 1778. The last page is signed by Charles Thomson, secretary of the Continental Congress, who reports that the case files were sent to him, but he does not know why.
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| | | | Call #: | Mss.973.3.N41 | | | | Extent: | 1.0 Volume(s) | | | | Topics: | American Revolution | International Trade. | Law | Military History | | | | Genre: | Legal Records | | | | Subjects: | Admiralty | Privateering--New Hampshire | Prize-courts --New Hampshire | Prizes--Cases | |
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