Ahern's Guide to Naval History


Part II: Persons

Bainbridge, William (1774-1833)
Patrick Hayes Papers (Film 505)
  • Letter to Patrick Hayes, October 23, 1811; concerning their accounts. (1 pp.)
  • Letter to Patrick Hayes, May 26, 1824; inquires of Thomas Hayes. (1 pp.)
  • Letter to Barry Hayes, July 27, 1830; friendly letter. (3 pp.)


Barron, James (1769-1851)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Concerning the ventilation of ships to prevent the rotting of timbers, January 7, 1825. (5 pp.).
  • Letter to James Mease, April 11, 1825; sends to the A.P.S. a model of Charles D. Brodie's plan for repairing ships under the surface of the water. (1 pp.).

Patrick Hayes Papers (Film 505)
  • Letter to Patrick Barry Hayes, October 31, 1823; he knows nothing of the command in question. (1 pp.)


Barry, John (1745-1803)
Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85)
  • A member of Congress to Benjamin Franklin, October 10, 1777; re: Barry's capture of the frigate Delaware. (3 pp.). 47:84b
  • Ross, Jno. to Benjamin Franklin, October 2, 1780; re: arrest of Capt. Pierre Landais and Barry being offered command of Alliance. (2 pp.). 102:119.
  • Statement of seamen's wages, 1781. (1 pp.). 67:132.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 10, 1781; announcing safe arrival of Alliance, and orders regarding its future movements. (2 pp). 21:102.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 13, 1871; concerning Alliance and her crew. (2 pp.). 21:108
  • Parke, Matthew to Benjamin Franklin, March 13, 1781; regarding prize money for Alliance, Barry liked by crew. (2 pp.). 5:16.
  • de Galatheau, Capt. To James Moylan and Capt. John Barry, March 16, 1781; asks to be convoyed to Brest by Barry and the Alliance. 47:195.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 23, 1781; with no instructions, has taken the Marquis de la Fayette and will sail for Delaware. (1 pp.). 21:121.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 27, 1781; encloses names of prisoners taken on voyage to Boston, sorry to sail to Philadelphia without Franklin's dispatches but feels it his duty to convoy the Marquis de la Fayette. (1 pp.). 21:125.
  • The Continental Congress, June 26, 1781; resolution approving Barry's releasing ships belonging to the Republic of Venice. (1 pp.). 47:200a.
  • Account with crew, November 17 to December 21, 1781. (2 pp.). 67:132.
  • Morris, Robert to Benjamin Franklin, November 23, 1781; instructions to Barry concerning future movements of Alliance. (2 pp.). 12:20.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, January 17, 1782; announces his safe arrival with Alliance, mentions list of passengers, and cruising orders. (2 pp.). 24:37.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, January 31, 1782; difficulty in raising a full crew, expressing willingness to take over certain public goods. (1 pp.). 24:52.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, February 27, 1782; arrival in frigate Alliance, poor success on his last cruise. (2 pp.). 24:107.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, February 29, 1782; account of dispute with French sailors on Alliance, difficulty finding American sailors. (3 pp.). 24:114.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 4, 1782; Alliance cannot take on dry goods, might be damaged in bad weather. (2 pp.). 24:122.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 15, 1782; acknowledges receipt of Franklin's dispatches, expects to sail in a few hours. (1 pp.). 24:139.
  • Barclay, Thomas to Benjamin Franklin, May 9, 1783; inquires about Barry's prize money. 105:54.

Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85.150)
  • Franklin, Benjamin to John Barry, January 24, 1782. (1 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • U.S. Continental Congress to John Barry, April 11, 1776; relative to prize sloop Edward. (1 pp.).


Byrd, Richard Evelyn (1888-1957)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to American Philosophical Society, May 10, 1936; expresses appreciation for aid rendered the second Antarctic Expedition. (1 pp.).
  • Letter acknowledging election to the American Philosophical Society.

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Letter to Mrs. Anna Lane Lingelbach, April 5, 1950; appeal to help save people in Soviet concentration camps.


DuPont, Samuel Francis (1803-1865)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to Benjamin Gerhard, November 13, 1861; presents an Atlas of the state of South Carolina by Robert Mills to the A.P.S. (5 pp).
  • Letter acknowledging election to the American Philosophical Society.


Galvin, J.
American Philosophical Society Archive
  • An improved capstan for ships of war, February 15, 1811; Deposited with the A.P.S. (1 pp.).


Humphreys, Joshua (1752-1838)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to David Rittenhouse, January 3, 1789; concerning the regulation of a pendulum. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, February 16, 1789; concerning scale beams. (2 pp.).
  • Report of Committee upon the plan of an improvement for a windless, presented by Americanus, Navy Yard, May 12, 1796. (1 pp).
  • Report of the committee to whom was referred a model of a temporary rudder . . . by Captain William Mugford, of Salem, February 13, 1805. (5 pp.).
  • Letter to John Vaughan, March 25, 1814; concerning a circular cylinder pump. (3pp.)
  • Report of committee on Joshua Humphrey's paper on a pump, April 15, 1814. (1 pp.).
  • Report of the committee charged with the consideration of the letter of Robert McWilliam on the dry rot, May 5, 1820. (6 pp.).
  • Attitude of George Washington toward the construction of a United States Navy. December 23, 1837. (8 pp).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Letterbook, with letters to Tench Francis, Thomas Truxton, etc. pertaining to ships for the navy, August-November 1797. (7 pp.).

Peale-Sellers Papers (B.P31.50)
  • Columbianum or American academy of fine arts. Constitution; April 19, 1795. (8 pp). oversized.


Humphreys, Samuel (1778-1846)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to W. P. C. Barton, January 17, 1822. (1 pp.).
  • Concerning placing masts in ships, January 18, 1822. (2 pp.).
  • Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper submitted by Mr. Samuel Humphreys on a new principle of placing masts in ships, March 1, 1822. (5 pp.).
  • Letter to James Mease, May 4, 1825; cost of repairing a ship. (1 pp.)
  • Letter to George Ord, January 31, 1826; acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. (1 pp.)
  • Letter to George Ord, November 28, 1842; testimonial in favor of Mr. Lenthall. (1 pp.)
  • Lenthall, John to Charles B. Trego, Secretary of A.P.S., August 4, 1853; concerning the preparation of an obituary notice for the late Samuel Humphreys. (1 pp.).
  • Letters on nominations for membership.


Jones, John Paul (1747-1792)
Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85)
    John Paul Jones medallion
    John Paul Jones medallion
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, January 27, 1777; arrival in Paris and readiness of Ranger to sail with squadron. (3 pp.). 5:35.
  • Letter to American Commissioners, June 3, 1777; concerning Jones sailing to France on the Amphitrite or another Continental ship of his own command to take command of a frigate in France. (3 pp.). 6:45.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, August 30, 1777; given command of Ranger and difficulties in equipping her, feelings about the Navy. (4 pp.). 6:214.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, December 4, 1777; announcing arrival in the Ranger, capture of two brigantines from Malaga bound for London, affairs in America. (2 pp.). 7:129.
  • Letter to Silas Deane, February 10, 1778; enclosing letter for the Commissioners and the latest newspapers. (1 pp.). 48:158.
  • Letters to the American Commissioners, February 10, 1778; opinions of current naval affairs. (2 pp.). 8:103.
  • Letter to Silas Deane, February 26, 1778; account of first naval salute between French and Americans. (4 pp.). 48:159.
  • Letter to Silas Deane, March 25, 1778; causes for delays, and preparations for a new cruise. (5 pp.). 48:160.
  • Letter to Silas Deane, March 25, 1778; detailed reasons for not sailing, mentions approved project. (4 pp.). 48:160.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, April 4, 1778; ready to sail, asks about American frigate being built in Amsterdam, saluted by the French at Brest. (3 pp.). 9:11.
  • Letter to Thomas Simpson, April 26, 1778; appoints him commander of their prize, the English ship of war Drake, along with instructions. (2 pp.). 47:106.
  • Letter to Thomas Simpson, May 7, 1778; order informing him that he is suspended and under arrest for disobeying his orders of April 26. (1 pp.) 47:106a and 109.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, May 9, 1778; arrival with British ship Drake, prisoners. (3 pp.). 9:132.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, May 27, 1778; account of his late expedition against Whitehaven, the battle between the Ranger and the Drake. (12 pp.). 9:193.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, June 1, 1778; concerning his crew, condition of the Ranger and Drake, and of obtaining another vessel. (4 pp.). 10:2.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, June 3, 1778; concerninghis crew and prize money. (4 pp.). 10:7.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, Jun 6, 1778; responding to getting command of ship being built in Amsterdam, suggests that Providence and Boston should rendezvous at Brest. (1 pp.). 10:17.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, June 10, 1778; concerning sale of prize, and uneasiness of officers and crew. (2 pp.). 10:25
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, July 17, 1778; issues concerning Lieutenant Simpson. (2 pp.). 10:24.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, August 6, 1778; concerning his crew and supplies. (2 pp.). 11:24.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, August 15, 1778; general report of the Ranger, and his being turned out of service by Mr. Simpson. (3 pp.). 11:49.
  • Letter to Abraham Whipple, August 18, 1778; requesting him to call a Court Martial for Lieutenant Thomas Simpson. (1 pp.). 47:129a.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, August 24, 1778; concerninghis search for activity while without a command. (2 pp.). 11:72.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, August 28, 1778; concerning the guarding of the prisoners taken by the Ranger. (2 pp.). 11:96.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, August 30, 1778; concerning M. de la Porte to furnish a vessel to sail the prisoners to England. (2 pp.). 11:99.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, August 31, 1778; complaining of no answer from Dr. Bancroft, and reports of the Jamaica fleet escaping the Brest fleet. (3 pp.). 11:73.
  • Letter to The Prince de Nassau-Siegen, September 9, 1778; recounting difficulties in obtaining a new command; feels that he has fallen a sacrifice to some intrigue of state. (3 pp.). 47:130.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, September 14, 1778; wishes to return to America rather then stay in France with no hope of obtaining a ship. (3 pp.). 11:138.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, September 18, 1778; announcing return of the fleet after having accomplished nothing, would rather accept the Fox if nothing else were available. (2 pp.). 11:150.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, September 21, 1778; concerning letters to the Duke de Chartres in order to obtain command of the Fox. (1 pp.). 11:159.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, September 24, 1778; expressing desire to obtain the Fox. (3 pp.). 11:167.
  • Letter to William Temple Franklin, September 25, 1778; telling of the letters he has sent out in his effort to secure a command, and decision to return to America unemployed if necessary. (3 pp.). 101:62.
  • Letter to Edward Bancroft, October 9, 1778; begging him to show enclosed letter to Benjamin Franklin.
  • Letter to William Temple Franklin, October 13, 1778; requesting help in translating a letter to M. Le Ray, and declares that his honor has been publicly injured. (1 pp.). 101:69.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, October 19, 1778; feeling disgraced in the eyes of Brest and the French fleet, wants to find the best way to get his letter to the King. (3 pp.). 12:55.
  • Letter to La Duchesse de Chartres, October 19, 1778; discussing his efforts to obtain a command, and without one feels he is a disgraced officer in Europe, asks to deliver enclosed letter to His Majesty. (2 pp.). 47:133.
  • Letter to Louis XVI, October 19, 1778; making case to assist in obtaining a new command. (4 pp.). 47:134.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, October 27, 1778; concerning his desire not to return to America before he has restored his honor, wishes to find a ship and men if given the powers. (3 pp.). 11:85.
  • Letter to William Temple Franklin, October 28, 1778; discussing efforts to obtain a command, and proof of his honorable service. (3 pp.). 101:71.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, November 1, 1778; regarding letter for M. De Chaumont, and wishing to be assured command of the Indian. (2 pp.). 12:100.
  • Letter to William Temple Franklin, November 16, 1778; requesting help interpreting a letter, and gives reasons for leaving l'Orient. (1 pp.). 101:77.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, December 9, 1778; concerning the prisoners of the Patience. (3 pp.). 12:183.
  • Letter to the American Commissioners, 1778 (?); asking if Ranger should depart before prizes are realized, and whether a slow sailing vessel should take a course that will put them into contact with a fast sailing enemy. (1 pp.). 56(1):75.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, 1778(?); insubordination on the Ranger, conduct of Lieutenant Simpson. (8 pp.). 58:70
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, 1778(?); prisoners taken by the Ranger. (1 pp.). 58:95.
  • Letter to John D. Schweighauser, February 19, 1779; requesting an order to the person who appeared as American Agent in Brest, directing him to relinquish his claim to the plate now in the King's store-house belonging to the countess of Selkirk. (1pp.). 47:140a.
  • Letter to John D. Schweighauser, February 19, 1779 concerning the settlement of the Ranger prizes. (1 pp.). 47:140b.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 6, 1779; discussing the past accusations made against him before the Revolution, concerningthe outfitting of the Bon Homme Richard. (10 pp.). 13:176.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, May 1, 1779; comments of Franklin's comments and friendship. (2 pp.). 14: 77.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, May 2, 1779; regarding prisoners taken during Montgomery's attach on Quebec, and hope to obtain their release. (1 pp.). 14:79.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, May 14, 1779; concerning the Alliance, Sensible, and Pallas, their sailing, and the bestowal of American commissions on captains. (3 pp.). 14:110.
  • Letter to John Walsh, May 19, 1779; sorry he was not exchanged, and can testify to the gallant and good defense made by the Drake. (2 pp.) 47:149.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, May 26, 1779; disappointment in change of plans by the French. (1 pp.-in French). 14:1140.
  • Letter to Peter Amiel, June 18, 1779; giving permission to take leave of absence for private concerns. (1 pp.). 48:152.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 1, 1779; movement of American squadron, comments on the poor sailing powers of the Bon Homme Richard. (3 pp.). 15:2.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 2, 1779; Arrival of Alliance and Pallas, questions Captain Landais's prize, repairs needed for ships. (3 pp.). 15:9.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 4, 1779; complaining about ships, and alterations he'd like to make to the Bon Homme Richard. (3 pp.). 15:15.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 9, 1779; complaining about lack of discretion by the French, inquires into the extent he can use his own judgement regarding Franklin's orders, opposed to M. de Chaumont's suggestion. (4 pp.). 15:31.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 12, 1779; repairs needed to the Bon Homme Richard, French ships have gone on an independent cruise until repairs are made, desires a better vessel. (2 pp.). 15:39.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 25, 1779; concerning increase in authority, and future correspondence. (1 pp.). 15:69.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 26, 1779; concerning information on the Jamaica fleet, asks to have the Monsieur added to his force. (2 pp.). 15:73.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 28, 1779; concerning the court-martial in progress, the Bon Homme Richard and Alliance running foul, and two quartermasters before the Court on charges. (2 pp.). 15:82.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 30, 1779; concerning the sinking of the Three Friends, the Bon Homme Richard only lacks one hundred men to be ready for sea. (1 pp.). 15:91.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, August 13, 1779; asking Franklin's advise on proper division of prize money for little squadron. (2 pp.). 15:123.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, October 8, 1779; reception in Amsterdam, court-martial of Captain Landais, refit of the Serapis, Countess of Scarborough and Vengeance. (2 pp.). 16:17.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, October 11, 1779; concerning the prisoners and captain of the Serapis, and conduct of Captain Landais. (2 pp.). 16:33.
  • Letter to Capt. Richard Pearson, October 20, 1779; discussing the English Ambassador's memorial, and the treatment of his prisoners. (3 pp.). 47:168b.
  • Letter to Lieutenant James A. Degge, October 21, 1779; Appointing him commander of the Continental frigate Alliance, provides instructions. (2 pp.). 47:169.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, November 13, 1779; giving reason for delayed sailing, and condition of crew. (4 pp.). 16:106.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, November 29, 1779; issues regarding Captain Landais, his prisoners, and desire that Serapis should become American property. (2 pp.). 16:133.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, December 13, 1779; acknowledges receiving Franklin's orders, expresses wish not to be made the tool of any king. (3 pp.). 16: 162.
  • Letter to Duc de la Vauguyon, December 13, 1779; reasons why he turned town the French Court's letter of marque. (4 pp.). 41:162a
  • Letter to C.G.F. Dumas, December 27, 1779; concerning the loss of two anchors by the Alliance. (2 pp.). 47:174.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, January 16, 1780; discussing his passage through the Channel, reasons why the court cannot refuse to refit his ship. (4 pp.). 17:37.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin; February 13, 1780; writing about the condition of the Alliance, and his poor health, wishes the Serapis could be made American property. (2 pp.). 17:68.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, February 21, 1780; repairs on Alliance, emphasizes need for prize money to be paid. (2 pp.). 17:76.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin; February 23, 1780; repairs necessary on the Alliance, hopes wages for seamen will be paid, his eye site is still poor. (2 pp.). 17:79.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, February 25, 1780; glad to carry supplies and passengers to America, requests new first officer, question of prize money. (2 pp.). 17:87.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 3, 1780; concerning the preparations to sail on the Alliance, and issues of payment and prize money for the crew. (4 pp.). 17: 106.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 6, 1780; forwards a letter to Franklin regarding the invention of a fire bomb by Sir Robert Finlay. (1 pp.). 17:113.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 13, 1780; concerning ships repairs, and the passengers for the voyage. (2 pp.). 17:127.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 14; discussing the ransoming of Mr. Dryburugh's vessel, and the taking public stores aboard the Alliance. (3 pp.). 17:132.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 28, 1780; acknowledges Franklin's orders, discussing preparations for sailing. (2 pp.). 17:153.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, April 4, 1780; mentions steps taken in preparation of sailing, and discussing the conduct of Mr. C__. (2 pp.). 18:7.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, April 20, 1780; discussing his service in France, and desires a testimony from the French court to carry back to Congress. (1 pp.). 18:35.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, April 23, 1780; writes about a British brigantine he stopped off Cape Finisterre. (2 pp.). 18:38.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, June 13, 1780; concerning Captain Landais and the command of the Alliance, and the armament of the Ariel. (2 pp.). 18:138.
  • Letter to Pierre Landais, June 18, 1780; directing him not to sail until he receives special instructions, and directs him to send eighty of his best riggers to prepare the Ariel. (1 pp.). 47:183.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, June 21, 1780; concerning Captain Landais and the command of the Alliance. (4 pp.). 18:157.
  • Letter to Pierre Landais, June 21, 1780; the crew of the Alliance wishes that command be handed over to Lieut. Richard Dale. (2 pp.). 47:182.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, June 23, 1780; concerning the sale of the Serapis, and preparations for transporting stores to America. (4 pp.). 18:159.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 5, 1780; concerning command and crew issues on the Alliance and the Ariel. (2 pp.). 19:10.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 12, 1780; defending going to Paris, discussing the trouble on the Alliance, and payment of prize money to crew of Bon Homme Richard. (2 pp.). 19:19.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, August 7, 1780; concerning the sailing of the Ariel, and the clarification that the Bon Homme Richard was not a privateer. (4 pp.). 19:56.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, September 23, 1780; explaining proceedings regarding the privateer Madame, discussing expenses of the Ariel, and distribution of money. (3 pp.). 19:141.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, October 20, 1780; discussing efforts to prevent the sailing to England of persons lately arrived from America. (3 pp.). 20:42.
  • Letter to William Temple Franklin, November 11, 1780; anxiety about his Excellency's health, has not yet received any papers or power to administer the oath of allegiance, and advises that the public dispatches be sent as soon as possible. (1 pp.). 102:130.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, November 17, 1780; discussing charges in the account against the United States, Ariel to sail in a week. (2 pp.). 20:74.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, November 24, 1780; concerning the issues of prize-money for the Bon Homme Richard and the Ariel. (1 pp.). 20:87.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, December 4, 1780; waiting for Franklin's dispatches to sail. (1 pp.). 20:104.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, December 18, 1780; discussing preparations for sailing, and stores taken, gives list of crew. (2 pp.). 20:128.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, December 20, 1783; accepting invitation to dinner on the 25th. (1 pp.). 30:143.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, January 26, 1783; sending Franklin information written on the Society of Cincinnati. (1 pp.). 31:47.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, March 23, 1784; concerning settlement of prize-money due the officers who served in his squadron. (2 pp.). 31:120.
  • Letter to William Temple Franklin, May 31, 1784; thinking it would be more consistent to be present at Court when the Act of Congress is presented authorizing him to accept the Order of Military Merit. (1 pp.). 106:32.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, December 27, 1789; writing about his reasons for leaving Russia. (1 pp.). 36:192.

Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85.ba)
  • Mecom, Mrs. Jane Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, March 27, 1780; news of Jones. (2 pp.).
  • Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, March 28, 1781; Sending newspapers-Jones brought Franklin's letters and news.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, August 8, 1781; introducing Mr. Thomas Barclay. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, December 13, 1781; news of self and of the war. (2 pp.).

Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F8529)
  • Franklin, Benjamin to M. Le Ray de Chaumont, August 5, 1779; regarding orders for Capt. Jones. (1 pp.).

Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85.m)
  • Franklin, Benjamin to Mrs. Jane Meacom (sic), October 25, 1779; regarding Jones's activities along the English coast. (4 pp.).

Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85.x42)
  • Huntington, Samuel to Benjamin Franklin, March 2, 1781; enclosing resolutions of the Congress pertaining to John Paul Jones. (1 pp.).

Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85.x67)
  • Lee, Stephen to Benjamin Franklin, February 1, 1780; complaining of ill-treatment from John Paul Jones. Wishes payment for his services. (2 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection
  • Letter to Gen. William Whipple, December 11, 1777; reporting on trip of the Ranger, refers to U.S. commissioners. (3 pp.).
  • Letter to Robert Morris, October 13, 1779; news of his activities including the battle between the Bon Homme Richard and the Serapis on September 23, mentions Dr. Franklin. (4 pp.).

Thomas Paine Papers (B P165, Series I)
  • Jefferson, Thomas to Thomas Paine, July 28, 1788; about a battle between Admiral John Paul Jones and the Prince of Nassau on the 18th of June. (4 pp.).


Lenthall, John (1807-1882)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to Charles B. Trego, August 4, 1853; concerning obituary for Samuel Humphreys. (1 pp.).
  • On the launch of the three deck ship Pennsylvania in 1837, May 27, 1843. (8 pp.).
  • Letter acknowledging election to the American Philosophical Society.


Mahan, Alfred Thayer (1840-1914)
American Philosophical Society Archive
Letter acknowledging election to the American Philosophical Society.


Maury, Matthew Fontaine (1806-1873)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to Charles B. Trego, December 18, 1849; acknowledging receipt of package. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to Secretary of the A.P.S., October 21, 1854; announcing new asteroid by James Ferguson. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to Robley Dunglison, March 19, 1860; requesting delay of publication of Commodore Wullerstorf's paper. (1 pp.).
  • Letter acknowledging election to the American Philosophical Society.

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Letter to, January 17, 1843; thanking for information, Naval School of Philadelphia. (1 pp.).
  • Fitzroy, Robert to W. Hepworth Dixon, November 29, 1860; will review Maury's work. (4 pp.).
  • Fitzroy, Robert to W. Hepworth Dixon, December 17, 1860; concerning his review of Maury. (3 pp.).

Alexander von Humboldt Papers (B.H88.39)
  • Letter from Alexander von Humboldt, n.d.; concerning his work on hydrography, refers to Gay-Lussac.

John Le Conte Papers (B.L493)
  • Gould, Benjamin Apthorp to John L. LeConte, February 13, 1857; cannot get an ocean map, even from Maury.

John E. Gray Papers (B.G784)
  • Letter to John Gray, September 29, 1853; Sends chart of the North Atlantic. (2 pp.).

Robert Hare Papers (B.H22)
  • Letter to Robert Hare, January 17, 1852; meteorological questions. (2 pp.).
  • Henry Joseph to Robert Hare, February 3, 1857; concerning Maury and his work on the seas.


Melville, George Wallace (1841-1912)
American Philosophical Society Archives
Statuette of George Walter Melville
George Walter Melville,
by Samuel Murray, 1904
  • Letter to I. Minis Hays, August 30, 1897; cannot attend Nansen meeting, refers to his ship Jeannette. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to I. Minis Hays, October 23, 1897; hoping to attend Nansen meeting. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to I. Minis Hays, October 30, 1897; explaining departure from Nansen meeting, refers to Angelo Heilprin. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to I. Minis Hays, November 4, 1897; sending revised copy of his remarks at Nansen meeting. (1 pp.).
  • Heilprin, Angelo to Isaac Minis Hays, January 8, 1898; requesting permission for Geographical Society of Philadelphia to reprint Melville's talk. (2 pp.)
  • American Philosophical Society to Angelo Heilprin, January, 1898; permission to reprint Melville's talk. (2 pp.).
  • Heilprin, Angelo to Isaac Minis Hays, January 19, 1898; thanks from Melville's manuscript. (1 pp.).


Paulding, James Kirke (1778-1860)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, April 24, 1839; acknowledges election to membership in the APS. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau, October 28, 1839; Acknowledges receipt of his diploma of membership in the APS. (1 pp.).
  • National Institute for the Promotion of Science to Robley Dunglison, John K. Kane, Franklin Bache and Dallas Bache, November 6, 1840; forwards constitution of institution to the APS, asks for aid in its establishment and development. (1 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Letter to John Vaughan, March 18, 1839; acknowledges letter of 5th inst. Enclosing new plan for keeping log book at sea, by Captain E. Beaufort of the British Admiralty. (1 pp.).
  • J[oel] R. Poinset to Jno. Vaughan, June 28, 1839; encloses note from Mr. Paulding. Hopes to visit Philadelphia by the end of July. Mr. Sully in Washington. (2 pp.).


Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to Secretary of A.P.S. [Henry Phillips], January 18, 1886; asking for article on Greenland. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to Secretary of A.P.S. [Henry Phillips], February 28, 1886; asking for articles on Arctic subjects which may have appeared in the Society's publications. (1 pp.).
  • Heilprin, Angelo to Isaac Minis Hays, October 1897; concerning arrangements for Nansen meeting, refers to Peary. (4 pp.).
  • Bunce, F. M telegram to the A.P.S., October 20, 1897; gives Peary's address. (1 pp.).
  • Telegram to J. Minis Hayes [sic], October 22, 1897; cannot attend the Nansen Meeting. (1 pp.).


Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819)
Robert Patterson Papers (B.P274)
  • Reid, Robert to Robert Patterson, June 28, 1813; news of the war, refers to Perry (3 pp.).
  • Reid, Robert to Robert Patterson, October 25, 1813; concerning the war, describes Harrison and Perry, and tells of the death of Tecumseh. (3 pp.).

Bohlen Family Collection (B.P274)
  • Perry to


Rodgers, John (1773-1838)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to William Jones, Philadelphia Navy Commander's Office, January 27, 1820; concerning canvas for sails. (1 pp.).


Truxton, Thomas (1755-1822)
Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F86.15)
  • Franklin, William Temple to Thomas Jefferson, July 20, 1785; arrangements made with Captain Truxton. (3 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • See Humphreys, Joshua Letterbook (August-November 1797).


U.S. Exploring Expedition (Wilkes Expedition, 1838-1842)
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson], October 17, 1836; with regard to the scientific methods and objectives of the U.S. Exploring Expedition. (9 pp.).
  • Committee of A.P.S. to Mahlon Dickerson, October 17, 1836; enclosed [Anon.] list of books recommended for the officers and scientific corps. (1 pp.).
  • Committee of A.P.S. to Mahlon Dickerson, October --, 1836; with regard to scientific methods and objectives of U.S. Exploring Expedition. (32 pp.).
  • Chapman, N[athaniel] to Committee of the A.P.S., October 17, 1836; Report on medicine. Enclosed in Committee to A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson]. (1 pp).
  • Coates, Raynell to Peter S. DuPonceau, August 28, 1837; transmits the thanks of the scientific corps of the U.S. Exploring Expedition for "the completion of the name of books required for the . . . Expedition." (1 pp.).
  • Dickerson, Mahlon to Peter S. DuPonceau, August 31, 1836; asks advice as to personnel of scientific corps, and scientific objectives of U.S. Exploring Expedition. (1 pp.).
  • DuPonceau, Peter S. to Committee of the A.P.S., October 17, 1836; report on philology. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson]. (6 pp.).
  • DuPonceau, Peter S. to Committee of the A.P.S., October 17, 1836; report on ethnography. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson]. (1 pp.).
  • Espy, James P. to Committee of the A.P.S., n.d. but submitted October 17, 1836; report on meteorology. Enclosed in Committee of A.P.S. to [Mahlon Dickerson]. (12 pp.).
  • Patterson, [Robert M.] to Committee of the A.P.S., n.d. but submitted October 17, 1836; report upon astronomical and physical observations. (7 pp.).
  • Peale, [Titian R.] to Committee of the A.P.S., n.d. but submitted October 17, 1836; report on zoology. (2 pp.).
  • Pickering [Charles] to Committee of the A.P.S., n.d. but submitted October 17, 1836; report upon botany. (1 pp.).
  • Rogers, [Henry D.] to Committee of the A.P.S., n.d. but submitted October 17, 1836; report upon geology and mineralogy. (5 pp.).
  • [Rogers, Henry D.] to Committee of the A.P.S., n.d. but submitted October 17, 1836; list of works which the geologists will find it useful to take with them. (1 pp.).
  • Dickerson, Mahlon to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, November 19, 1836; acknowledges receipt of communication upon the South Sea Exploring Expedition. "It will form the basis of the Instructions to the scientific corps..." (1 pp.).
  • Dickerson, M[ahlon] to Peter S. DuPonceau, September 11, 1837; returns thanks for report of the 2d., in re the South Sea Exploring Expedition. (1 pp.).
  • [Anon.] List of instruments procured by Lieut. [Charles] Wilkes for the [U.S.] Exploring Expedition, 1837. (2 pp.).
  • Warrington, L. to Col. J. [J.] Abert; October 9, 1841; returns thanks for information furnished by John Vaughan concerning charts of the Pacific Ocean in his possession. (1 pp.).
  • Peale, Titian R. to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache and John Ludlow, May 8, 1843; important part played by A.P.S. regarding organization of scientific corps of United States Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).
  • Peale, Titian R. to George Ord, February 11, 1845; inquires as to location of certain rare botanical works. "Captain Wilkes is now in Philadelphia..." (2 pp.).
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences to the Joint Library Committee of Congress, February 4, 1846; requesting larger edition of scientific reports of U.S. Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).
  • Gray, Asa to the Secretary of the A.P.S., February 8, 1846; Encloses copy of letter from A.A.A.S. to joint library committee of Congress asking for the publication of a larger edition of the scientific reports of the U.S. Exploring Expedition. (2 pp.).
  • New York Historical Society to the Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., February 26, 1847; letter transmitting resolutions praying congress to authorize a larger edition of the scientific volumes of the United States Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).

John Le Conte Papers (B.L493.2)
  • Letter to Charles Wilkes, March 7, 1847; concerning identification of insects collected on the expedition. (3 pp.).
  • Letter to Charles Wilkes, March 25, 1847; agreement with Wilkes to identify coleoptera on exploring expedition. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to Charles Wilkes, March 31, 1847; concerning identification of coleoptera collected on exploring. (3 pp.).
  • Letter to Charles Wilkes, April 28, 1847; needs certain publications to catalog coleoptra found on exploring expedition. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to John Le Conte, May 9, 1847; Concerning books he needs for identification of coleoptera from explorgin expedition. Concerning drawings and engravings for publication. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to Charles Wilkes, June 16, 1847; asks for books from Library of Congress to help him in identifying coleoptera collected on exploring expedition. (2 pp.).
  • Torrey, J[ohn] to John Le Conte, April 9, 1849; concerning Charles Wilkes' treatment of scientists and his disagreement with him. Can do botany of certain areas of the expedition, but certainly not all the items Wilkes expects. (3 pp.).
  • Bache, Alexander Dallas to John Le Conte, January 2, 1852; will keep after Henry and Wilkes to get the business done. (1 pp.).
  • Baird, Spencer Fullerton to Jo[h]n L. Le Conte, January 19, 1852; entomological specimens. Smithsonian news. Refers to Hademan, Henry, and to Wilkes' exploring expedition. (2 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Poinsett, J[oel] R[oberts] to Mahlon Dickerson, January 7, 1837; wishes William Davis appointed to serve on the Exploring Expedition. (2 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to R[obert] M. Patterson, November 13, 1838; life aboard the Peacock on the United States Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to J[ohn] K. Kane, April 5, 1840; accounts of adventures with United States Exploring Expedition. Discovery of Antarctic Continent. (4 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to G[eorge] Ord, March 14, 1843; complains of themanner in which members of the late Exploring Expedition were treated upon return. (2 pp.).
  • Peale, Titian R. to George Ord, November 26, 1844; forwards newspaper containing Senator Tappan's Plan for the investment of the Smithsonian bequest. (2 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to George Ord, April 7, 1845; introducing Mr. William Rich, botanist of the late Exploring Expedition. (1 pp. ).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to George Ord, July 3, 1845; may present himself for appointment as superintendent of National Gallery if Captain Wilkes resigns or is removed. (3 pp. ).
  • Ord, G[eorge] to T[itian] R. Peale, January 27, 1852; "I have been long persuaded there was a plot concocted to defraud you of the produce of your labors" in connection to the U.S. Exploring Expedition. (4 pp.).
  • Ord, G[eorge] to [Titian R. Peale], December 4, 1852; injustice of treatment accorded to Mr. Peale in connection with his work on U.S. Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).

Ord-Waterton Letters (B.Or2)
  • Letter to Charles Waterton, March 27, 1838; Bartram's garden. Expedition for the purpose of exploring the South Seas (Wilkes). Peale's museum. (4 pp.).
  • Letter to Charles Waterton, June 22, 1845; Peale's museum in hands of scheriff. Narrative of the Exploring Expedition. Visits from Audubon; his works. Copy of Audubon's Birds for A.P.S. (4 pp.).

George Ord Papers (B.OR2.1)
  • Letter to Charles Waterton, November 21, 1842; concerning Audubon, T.R. Peale, and the Wilkes Expedition, Smithsonian Institution and Charles Lucien Bonaparte. (3 pp.).

Peale-Sellers Papers (B.P31)
  • Peale, Rembrandt to the president & directors of the Philadelphia Museum, January 31, 1837; as his brother Titian is appointed on the Exploring Expedition, applied for position of manager of the Museum. (2 pp.).


U.S. Navy
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Kennedy, John P. to Robley Dunglison, January 2, 1853; thanking A.P.S. resolutions approving Navy Departments scientific exploration, and Dr. Kane's joining of Arctic expedition. (3 pp.).
  • Navy Department to Boies Penrose, September 14, 1899; concerning astronomical documents for A.P.S. (1 pp.).
  • Navy Department to Boies Penrose, September 20, 1899; sends copy of Stockton's Preparation for War requested for A.P.S. Library. (1 pp.).
  • Navy Department to Boies Penrose, January 25, 1899; concerning copy of Battles and Capitulation of Santiago de Cuba for A.P.S. Library. (1 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Barton, William P. C. to C. H. Stedman, January 1, 1842; concerning J. Francis Tuckerman and his examination for the navy. (2 pp.).
  • Barton, William P. C. to Jacob Bigelow, January 7, 1842; concerning J. Francis Tuckerman and his examination for the navy. (2 pp.).
  • Barton, William P. C. to J. Francis Tuckerman, January 7, 1842; concerning his treatment by members of the board and how he [Barton] has answered them at the naval board. (3 pp.).
  • Hamilton, Harry D., July 3, 1948; concerning the ships named Franklin. (5 pp.).

Robert Hare Papers (B.H22)
  • Navy Department to Robert Hare, February 14, 1850; manuscript returned in error. (1 pp.).

Madeira-Vaughan Collection (B.V462)
  • Biddle, Jams to John Vaughan, May 11, 1826; naval appointments. (3 pp.)

Miscellaneous Papers on American History. (973:D32)
  • Johnson, Richard M. to the Secretary of the Navy, June 11, 1840; makes a request. (1 pp.).

Herbert S. Jennings Papers (B.J44)
  • Navy Department Intelligence Office, 11th Naval District to Herbert S. Jennings, February 26, 1945; asking for information on his foreign residence. (1 pp.).


United States Naval Academy
Alexander D. Bache Papers (B.B123)
  • Letter to Isaac Toucey, March 21, 1859; recommends George C. Schaeffer to post at the Naval Academy. (2 pp.).

American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Chauvenet, William to Charles B. Trego, May 28, 1856; Naval Academy librarian inquiring as to the availability of a complete set of A.P.S. Transactions. (1 pp.).
  • Chauvenet, William to Charles B. Trego, July 10, 1856; ordering a complete set of A.P.S. Transactions for Naval Academy Library. (1 pp.).
  • Chauvenet, William to Charles B. Trego, September 29, 1856; requesting Transactions be sent to Naval Academy Library. (1 pp.).
  • Doran, Edward to Charles B. Trego, October 28, 1856; regarding Academy's outstanding account with the A.P.S. (1 pp.).


U.S. Naval Observatory
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Gilliss, J. M. to Charles B. Trego, December 24, 1861; requesting A.P.S. for Proceedings and Transactions. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to J. P. Lesley, January 21, 1862; thanking for Proceedings and Transactions. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to J. P. Lesley, January 21, 1862; concerning package of books, and A.P.S. publications. (1 pp.).
  • Sands, B. F. to President of the American Philosophical Society, January 30, 1872; concerning material to be presented to Congress to facilitate observation of the transit of Venus. (4 pp.).
  • Graham, James D. to J. P. Lesley, February 29, 1872; acknowledging receipt of memorial on the A.P.S. to Congress on the transit of Venus. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to J. P. Lesley, May 20, 1874; forwarding Society's Proceedings to Admiral Wilkes. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to J. P. Lesley, February 15, 1876; concerning Society's promotion of Polaris expedition.
  • Letter to the Librarian of the American Philosophical Society, January 31, 1877; forwards publications. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to the American Philosophical Society, February 7, 1898; cannot supply a publication to the A.P.S. Library, refers to hydrographic office, Boies Penrose. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to Isaac Minis Hays, April 11, 1899; concerning its publications needed by A.P.S. Library. (1 pp.).

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Abbe, Clevelenad to H. F. Peters, January 7, 1890; astronomy, and proposal to rotate superintendency of the Observatory. (3 pp.).


U.S. Naval War Records Office
American Philosophical Society Archives
  • Letter to Boies Penrose, November 9, 1898; concerning copy of "Office Memoranda No. 8. Officers of the Confederate States Navy" requested for the A.P.S. Library. (1 pp.).


Whipple, Abraham (1733-1819)
Benjamin Benjamin Franklin Papers (B.F85)
  • Letter to American Commissioners, June 15, 1778; requesting orders regarding his prisoners, offers to carry arms and clothing to United States. (1 pp.). 10:37.
  • Letter to American Commissioners, June 27, 1778; expecting to sail July 20, asks if he is to take any goods onboard. (3 pp.). 10:66.
  • Letter to American Commissioners, July 3, 1778; exact return of prisoners, information regarding merchandise prior to sailing. (3 pp.). 10:82.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, July 31, 1778; delays in sailing, asks Capt. Tucker to join him sailing to Boston, Capt. Simpson to have Ranger ready for sea as soon as possible. (2 pp.). 10:159.
  • Letter to American Commissioners, August 19, 1778; delays in sailing. (3 pp.). 11:62.
  • Letter to John Paul Jones, August 19, 1778; concerning court martial of Lt. Thomas Simpson, and his sentiments on the subject. (2 pp.). 47:129.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, May 31, 1781; arrival in France, orders from Congress and the Naval Board, discussing running the blockade. (4 pp.). 9:102.
  • Letter to Benjamin Franklin, October 25, 1786; concerning application for repayment for extra stores for eleven passengers to America by Franklin's order. (4 pp.). 34:159.


Wilkes, Charles (1798-1877)
American Philosophical Society Archive
  • Anon., 1837; list of instruments procured by Lieut. [Charles] Wilkes for the [U.S.] Exploring Expedition. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to Alexander Dallas Bache and John Ludlow, May 6, 1843: hopes to attend APS centennial celebration, but will not have time to prepare a paper on the Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to George Ord, February 11, 1845; Inquires as to location of certain rare botanical works. "Captain Wilkes is now in Philadelphia..." (2 pp.).
  • Letter to George Ord, May 23, 1845; Presents a copy of his Narrative of the Exploring Expedition to the APS. (1 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to George Ord, July 3, 1845; may present himself for appointment as superintendent of National Gallery if Captain Wilkes resigns or is removed. (3 pp.).
  • Letter to the President of the American Philosophical Society, August 22, 1857; forwarding a publication. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to J. P. Lesley, May 30, 1874; forwarding Society's Proceedings to Admiral Wilkes. Offers pamphlet (wanting). (1 pp.).

John James Audubon Papers (B.Au25)
  • Audubon, John to Victor G. Audubon, July 17, 1842; reports on travel in the U.S. News of Washington. Saw Wilkes sketches, etc. Friendly, newsy letter. (3 pp.).

Charles Darwin Papers (B.D25.192)
  • Darwin, Charles to Lieut. Wilkes, n.d.; wishes to converse with him. (1 pp.).

Charles Darwin Papers (B.D25.192, no. 6)
  • Darwin, Charles to Lieut[enant Charles] Wilkes, [1836 October-November] Monday; wishes to converse with him. (1 pp.).

John Lawrence LeConte Papers (B.L493.2)
  • See entries under U.S. Exploring Expedition

Miscellaneous Manuscript Name
  • Letter to Tho[ma]s ap Catesby Jones, July 1, 1837; concerning the Wilkes expedition, use of India Rubber. (2 pp.).
  • Paulding, J[ames] K[irke] to Lt. Charles Wilkes, July 3, 1838; encloses letters from Mr. N.L. Lee, who is soliciting appointment as carpenter. (1 pp.).
  • Jay, John C. to Benj[amin] Tappan, February 8, 1843; applies to work on shells brought back by Wilkes Expedition. (2 pp.).
  • Prime, Frederick to J[oseph] L. Tillinghast, February 11, 1843; recommends Mr. Jay as conchologist to report on specimens returned to Wilkes. (2 pp.).
  • Ord, George to Titian R. Peale, December 4, 1844; hopes A.P.S. will receive a copy of Captain Wilkes's book. (3 pp.).
  • Ord, George to Titian R. Peale, May 20, 1845; concerning identity of a patridge. Charles Wilkes has promised A.P.S. a copy of his work. (2 pp.).
  • Ord, George to Titian R. Peale, December 21, 1845; has "not read a page" of Wilkes's Narrative. (4 pp.).
  • Dana, James D. to Charles Wilkes, October 3, 1848; is working on the geological report and the marine crustacea. (1 pp.).
  • Letter to William P[itt] Fessenden, February 20, 1857; concerns the publication of the information collected during the expedition of 1838-1842. (4 pp.).
  • Historical Society of Tennessee to Charles Wilkes, September 2, 1857; certificate of election to the Historical Society of Tennessee. (1 pp.).
  • Common Council of New York to Cap[tain] Charles Wilkes, U.S.N., November 25, 1861; Resolutions adopted upon the capture of Mason and Slidell. 1940. (2 pp.).
  • Common Council of New York to Cap[tain] Charles Wilkes, U.S.N., November 25, 1861; Granting the freedom of the city to Captain Charles Wilkes for his service in the capture of Mason and Slidell. (1 pp.).
  • O'Connell, Sir Maurice to Capt. [Charles] Wilkes, Tuesday morning, he and lady O'Connell accept invitation. (1 pp.).

Peale-Sellers Papers (B.P31)
  • Peale, T.R. to Lieut. Wilkes, July 11, 1838; wishes him to sit for a portrait. (1 pp.).

Peale Papers (B.P31.10)
  • Stockton, Eliza F[erguson Peale] to Titian [R.] Peale, July 1842; congratulates him on his return from the Wilkes expedition. (1 pp.).
  • Peale, T[itian] R. to [Mary] Florida Peale, November 6, 1842; hopes to prepare papers for the Wilkes expedition. (2 pp.).

Scientific Autographs (509:L56.30)
  • Gray, Asa to Charles Wilkes, September 27, 1848; Concerns payment for work on plants which will begin in November. Offers condolences on Wilkes bereavement. (2 pp.).

Benjamin Silliman Papers (B.Si4)
  • Silliman, Benjamin to Capt. Charles Wilkes, December 20, 1845; wants sample of spring water for study. Dr. C.T. Jackson's analysis of sea water has been published? (2 pp.).

John Torrey Papers (B.T63.1)
  • Torrey, John to Charles Wilkes, Jan. 1848; is afraid his work will suffer since the committee refused his request for aid. (2 pp.).
  • Letter to John Torrey, January 28, 1848; concerning plants which he received from Charles Wilkes. (1 pp.).

Ord-Waterton Letters (B.Or2)
  • Ord, George to Charles Waterton, August 25, 1844; packets from Petty Vaughan for A.P.S. Mentions magnetic telegraph. Capt. Wilkes' narrative of the Exploring Expedition. (3 pp.).

 


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