A.L.S. 2p. Presents West Indian objects to the APS through his brother, J.Vaughan. On same sheet as letter from J.Vaughan to B.Franklin; Dec.18,1789. Film 54-57 Frame 78

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

A.L.S. 1p. Financial complications; possibility of suit being instituted against him. FILM 54-57 FRAME 76

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9"

Rantoul, Ill., A.L.S.: A. H. Bailey, president. 1p., seal. Apprises A.P.S. of progress made by his society.

General physical description: 10x8

A.D. 3p.and end. List of Transactions in possession of the APS. Notes certain volumes bond "not of D[r.] Franklins."

General physical description: 13x8

A.D.S.with initials. 1p.

General physical description: 5x8

Sunday. L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning a skeleton.

General physical description: 8x5

Broadside. 1p. O. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 22a.) Cf. Minutes, p.334. Enclosed originally in letter from Spalding to J.R. Coxe; Feb. 21, 1803. Pres. by Lyman Spalding; (reed.)4 March 1803.

[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.L.S. Accepts invitation to dine with the members of the Society. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 334.

General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4"

Harrodsburg, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. (see Ms. Comm. to APS. Phil.,Lit.,Ant.,Geo. Education. vol. 1, no.17.) Concerning Writing and spelling.

General physical description: 11x8

Read before A.P.S., 2pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Wm. Jones; endorsed, Jn. Vaughan. Copy. From original copy read by B. Franklin. Notation by John Vaughan that treasurer should bring suit against members who refuse payment of their arrears.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/8"

[received from William Dunbar]; Jan.16, D. 7p.and end. Copy. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 22.) Delivered originally before the Royal Society of London. Printed: Hooke's Phil. (Hobson's Extracts) p.142.

General physical description: 12x7

Belturbet, L. Copy. 4p. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 4.) Concerning a fossil bone.

General physical description: 9x7

[ca.]. L. Extract. 12p.and drawing of 1p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 2, no. 54.) Concerning mammoth fossil teeth. Enclosed originally in letter from Bogert to J.Vaughan; Dec. 20, 1817.

General physical description: 9x7

[presented by George Logan] May 20, 1816. D.S. 1p.and end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 52.) For the account of this phenomenon, see: Account of two parhelia; Dec. 21, 1756.

General physical description: 13x8

see

D. 10p. (see Minutes of the Junto and American society for promoting useful knowledge (in middle of volume), pp.61-70.) Printed (with slightly different wording) APS. Transactions, vol.I,o.s Preface

General physical description: 13x8-1/2

D. 58p. Compiled by Mr. Hunersdorff. Cf. A.P.S. Curators' Annual report for 1901. Pages 15, 38 missing.

General physical description: 12x8

Philadelphia County, L. Copy. 4p. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 2.) Concerning Carter's article on the fly weevil and a cure for it.

General physical description: 13x8

----, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.Com.S. Method of ascertaining the longitude by lunar observation, submitted for Magellanic premium. Read, January 15, 1796 See Pro., xxII, pt. 3, 236.

General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/8"

Greenwich, A.L. in 3d.P. 3p. and add., end. Mutilated. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 6.) Concerning the transit of Venus of 1769. Printed: APS Trans.,v.1,ed.1,p.90.

General physical description: 9x7

Greenwich, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no.7.) Transit of Venus of 1769 and concerning the Philadelphia group.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

Greenwich, A.L.S. 2p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 5.) Concerning the transit of Venus. Refers to Rittenhouse and Mason and Dixon. Cf. Minutes, p.56.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

[ca.]. D. 3p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol.1,no.12.) Mostly astronomical observations in this document.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

Buckingham Co.,Va., L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Add.mutilated. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 3.) Sends recipe for making Pompion ale.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

West Bradford, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 9.) Concerning sun-spots and silk worms.

General physical description: 10x8

[read] D. 3p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 3.)

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Conagocheage, L.S. 2p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 4.) Concerning a vessel to sail on ice. Cf. Minutes, p.68.

General physical description: 15x12

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end.and end. Enc. wanting. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol. 1, no. 1.) Forwards memoir on the "Country of the Illinois, etc."

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

D. 1p.drawing. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy. vol.1,no.3.) For fate of paper which accompanied this item, see: APS Minutes, (printed), p.68.

General physical description: 14x4-1/2

Virginia, D. 2p. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol.1, no.3a.)

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

D. 2p.and end. Relative to presentation of the Transactions, B.Franklin is mentioned twice.

General physical description: 8x7

London, A.L.S. 3p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 2.) Sends prints. Natural history. Cf. Minutes, p.72.

General physical description: 9x7

[read] D.S. 3p. and end. (see Ms. comm. to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 10.) Cf. Minutes, p.70. Printed: R.S. Trans., vol. 64, 171.

General physical description: 14-1/2x9

[read] D.S. 3p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 2.) Cf. Minutes, pp.73,74.

General physical description: 13x8

Boutetourte County, Va., A.L.S. 3p.and end. Forwards specimen of moss used in dyeing. Plans of a silk reel. Cf. Minutes, p.79.

General physical description: 12-1/4x7-1/2

[post]. A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol.1,no.1.) Account of the cold winter.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

D. 11p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS Natural philosophy, vol.I, no.5-5b.)

General physical description: 6x4

A.D.S. 3p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no.6.) Printed: Phila.soc.for promoting agriculture. Memoirs,vol.6,127ff. Cf.Minutes, p.79.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

Bradford, [read] D. 3p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 4.) Cf. Minutes, p.79.

General physical description: 8-1/2x7

Balt[imore] County, A.L.S. 2p.and.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 6.) Presents and describes an amphibious animal. Cf. Minutes, p.87.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

Salem, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enc.wanting. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1 no. 7.) Forwards paper on water spouts.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

D. 2p.and end. and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 8.)

General physical description: 13x8

Philadelpia, 1 p. A.D.S.: James Mease. Work published in Transactions of Royal Society of London; therefore precluded from those of A.P.S.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"

Philadelphia, D. 3p.and end. Mentions binding two volumes especially for B.Franklin.

General physical description: 7-1/2x9

Philadelphia, Photo of A.L.S.: William Smith and Robert Strettell Jones. 2p. Presentation note on Vol.I, A.P.S. Transactions. Presented by University Library Kings's College, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1968.

General physical description: 9x6-3/4

Therometrical observations originally enclosed in a note from Madison to Rittenshouse.

Lower Merion, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 3.) Concerning the death of his son, John. See Ms. Communications.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

ca. 1793. In hand of John Vaughan. D. 1p.end.

General physical description: 16-3/4x11-1/4

Kentucky, A.L.S. 2p.,end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 1.) Concerning a discovery of perpetual motion.

General physical description: 13x8

D.S.with initial. 5p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 7.)

General physical description: 14-1/2x9-1/2

D. 1p.and end. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 10) Cf. Minutes, p.144.

General physical description: 10x8

A.D.S. 18p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 12.) Cf. Minutes, pp.148-149.

General physical description: 13x8

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 7p., end. and end. (see Ms. Comm.to APS. Natural Philosophy, vol. 1, no.14. ) Windmills and magnetic needle.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no.24.) Asks for copy of the report on his paper. Cf. Minutes, p.153.

General physical description: 10x8

Friday [read] A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 5.) Concerning W.Barton's observations on longevity in the U.S. Cf. Minutes, p.189.

General physical description: 9x8

A.L.S. 3p.and end. Enc. wanting. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 10.) Forwards work by Mühlenberg. Cf. Minutes, p.189.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

L. 1p.and add.,end. Enc. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. lla.) Encloses memoir for the premium. For enclosure, see: Scrupulous. Concerning...heat and cold upon springs; [read] Nov. 4, 1791.

General physical description: 13x8

Ipswich, A.L.S. 4p.,end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol.I, no.3.) Concerning the age of Indian ruins in the Ohio country. Cf. Minutes, p.209.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Philadelphia, L. 1p.,end. Enc. of 14p. and 2 drawings. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 12.) Provides plan and calculations for a mill utilizing Rumsey's invention.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

[read] D.S.with initial. 18p.and 1 drawing and end. in hand of D.Rittenhouse. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 13.) For the premium. Cf. Minutes, PP.209, 210.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 19.) Concerning the climate of Pennsylvania from the records of the Swedish church. Cf. Minutes, p.212.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7

A.L.S. 1p.,end. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 30.) Concerning a comet. Printed: APS Trans.o.s.,vol. III, 261.

General physical description: 10x8

A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 2, no. 63.) Concerning triangles.

General physical description: 6-1/2x5

London, A.L.S. 4p.,end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no..) Friendly letter.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2 15-1/2

Brunswick, A.D.S. 2p.and add: Robert Patterson, end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 11.) Entered for the premium.

General physical description: 13x7-1/2

See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 233,

n. d. 4 pp. D.

General physical description: 8" x 13"

[read] D. 4p. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 3.) Cf. Minutes, p.229.

General physical description: 13x8-1/2

Marblehead, A.L.S. 4p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 31.) Encloses geometrical formula for extracting the square root. Cf. Minutes, p.238.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Trenton, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the A.P.S. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 13.) Concerning illumination of the streets of Philadelphia. Offered for the prize. Cf. Minutes, p.241.

General physical description: 10x8

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Enc. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 16.) Concerning a cotton machine.

General physical description: 9x8

New Jersey, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 17.) Suggestions on illumination. Offered for the prize. Cf. Minutes, p.249.

General physical description: 13x8

A.D.S.with initials. 2p.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 32.) Cf. Minutes, pp.242,243,244.

General physical description: 10x8

D.S.with initials. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no.20.) Offered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, p.245.

General physical description: 9x7

Philadelphia, D.S. 9p. In French. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 13.) ----English translation. 9p. Cf. Minutes, p.254. Printed: APS Trans.o.s.,vol.V,150.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7

London, D. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 21.) Offered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, p.259.

General physical description: 10x8

[read]. Resumé of L. 1p. (see APS Ms. Minutes, 1793-1798, p.133.) Printed in part in the APS Minutes: APS Proceedings, v.22,pt.3,248.

[read] A.D.S. 6p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, nos. 20-20c.) Cf. Minutes, p.254.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

its works. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 255-6,

Trenton, A.L.S. 2p., end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no.16.) Natural history.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Presque Isle, A.L.S. 6p.,end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol. 1, no. 9.) Concerning Indian ceremonies and music. Cf. Minutes, pp.263, 264.

General physical description: 15x9-1/2

New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. (see Ms. Comm. to APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no.15.) Natural history of North America.

General physical description: 13x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 30p. and end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural history, Vol.1, no.14.) Botany.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 264,

A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Enc. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 18.) Botany. For enclosure see Coulter: Article on... peach trees [ca.Dec. 1797].

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

[read] D.S. 2p.and end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 23.) Offered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, p.264.

General physical description: 16x13

Canal de la Susquehanna, A.L.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Medicine, anatomy, & physiology, no.10.) Concerning yellow fever.

General physical description: 10x8

2v. Manuscript Incomplete. Along with these is a printed page containing six entries found in the ms. apparently showing intention to print the catalogue. For an account of these catalogues see Library bulletin 1943,p.76.

General physical description: 8" x 13" and 8" x 12 1/2"

D. 3p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 2, no. 93.) Cf. Minutes, p.275. For other observations taken by Wilkinson, see nos. 23-24 of Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

A.L.S. 1p. Enc. wanting (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 21.) Returns paper on peach trees. His method of preventing decay.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

A.D.S.: Jon. Williams. 5p.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 21a.) Refers to the essays by "Lime" and "X" Cf. Minutes, p.269.

General physical description: 9x7

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 6p. and end. (see Ms.Comm. to APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 22.) Concerning the prairie squirrel.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

A.D.S. B.S.Barton. 2p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 23.) Cf. Minutes, p.273.

General physical description: 8x5

Nashville, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 17.) Concerning fossils.

General physical description: 10x8

XXII, pt. 3, 273,

D. 7p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 23-24.) Cf. Minutes, p.275. For other observations taken by Wilkinson, see no. 93 of Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 2.

General physical description: 13x7-1/2

original card misplaced A.D.in hand of Nicholas Collin. 2vols. For report of the catalogue, see: APS. Report...; Dec. 13, 1799. Cf. Minutes, Dec.13, 1799.

General physical description: 8x7

[ca.]. D. Copy by Simeon Baldwin. 4p.,end. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol. 1, no. 11a) Cf. Minutes, p.290. Enclosed originally in letter from the Conn.Academy to Adam Seybert; Dec. 25, 1799.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 6p.and end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 8.) Concerning the prevention of yellow fever. Cf. Minutes, pp.280-281.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

New York, L. 7p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 9.) Cure of tetanus by use of wine. Cf. Minutes, p.282, 285.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Clermont, A.L.S. 8p. and end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Mech, Machinery, Engineering, etc. nos. 20-20a.) Concerning a steam engine.

General physical description: 10x8

New Haven, A.L.S.: Simeon Baldwin. 3p. Enc. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol. 1,no.11) Encloses a petition to Congress concerning the census. Also encloses copy of the charter for the Conneticut academy of arts and sciences and a list of officers. Cf. minutes, p.290. For enclosures, see: Conn.academy....Act of incorporation; and Conn.academy...List of officers; Oct. 1799.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Good-stay near New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. (see Ms. Comm.to APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no.24.) Refers to Thomas Jefferson. Sends article on water in an animal. (For article, see: 506.73:Am4mc,Medicine,etc.nos. 13, 14.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Good-stay near New York, A.L.S. 1p. In French. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no.24a.) Mentions Thomas Jefferson.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1. no. 27.) Concerning meteorological observations.

General physical description: 10x7-1/2

[read] A.D. 4p., end. In French. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, nos.13,14.) ----Translation by J.Williams. Enclosed originally in letter from Williams to C. Wistar; June 26, 1800. Enclosed originally in letter from Du Pont de Nemours to the APS; May 15, 1800. (see 506.73:Am4mc, Nat.history, vol.1, no.24.)

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Enc. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 28.) Forwards thermometrical journal.

General physical description: 8x8 and 16x21-1/2

Mt. Pleasant, A.L.S. 1p.and end. (see MS.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 30.) Concerning meteorological observations.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Enc.wanting. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 25.) Encloses communication by Cuvier. Refers to fossil bones.

General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2

A.D.S. 6p. and end. (see Ms. Comm. to APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 33a.) Refers to B.Franklin. Enclosed originally in letter from Cutbush to J.Vaughan; July 10, 1801.

General physical description: 8x16

[read] D. 4p.,end. and 2 drawings. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 31.) Cf. Minutes, p.307.

General physical description: 13x8

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Enc. (see Ms.Comm. to APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 33.) Encloses thermometrical observations. For enclosure, see Cutbush: Thermometrical journal; Dec.16, 1800-May 12,1800.

General physical description: 10x8

D. 6p.and end. Incomplete. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 26.) Cf. Minutes, pp.326,338, 339. For report of committee, see: Report....; June 28, 1803. See also letter from Latrobe to ----; May 27, 1803.

General physical description: 9x8

D. 1p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 24.)

General physical description: 11x7-1/2

Elk River Landing, A.L.S. 2p., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 36.) Concerning longitude.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 34.) Refers to Thomas Jefferson.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

D.S. 2p. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 28.)

General physical description: 14x9

D. 2p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 23.)

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

D. 22p.and end. In French. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 29.) ----Translation. 22p. cf. Minutes, p.320. Receipt from the chesapeake and

General physical description: 10x8, 12-1/2x8

D.S.with initials. 11p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 36.)

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for "the choice of the Phil: Soc[ie]ty has honoured me with." Gives directions for shipping publications.

General physical description: 8x5

Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p.and add. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1 no. 42.) Concerning Reed, astronomy, and a wooden pendulum.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Stenton, A.L.S. 3p.and end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 33.) Concerning a book on sheep raising.

General physical description: 9x8

Washington L.S. 2p. Enc. (see Ms. Comm. to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 43.) Encloses paper on astronomy. For enclosure, see: Groves, M.C. Proposed method...longitude [ca. 1802].

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Philadelphia A.L.S. 2p., end. (see Ms. Comm.to Aps. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 44.) Concerning astronomical instruments.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Secretary to the A.P.S., London, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: Alex[ander] Mcleay, Secretary Acknowledges receipt of five volumes of A.P.S. Transaction, I-VI, to A.P.S. Society's Transaction, I-VI, to A.P.S.

General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 3/8"

Philadelphia, L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 34.) Concerning the ventilation of ships. Offered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, p.329.

General physical description: 10x8

A.D. 4p.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 19.)

General physical description: 8x5

[ca.] D.S. 4p. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 45.) Enclosed originally in letter from T. Jefferson to Patterson; Oct. 16, 1802.

General physical description: 13x8

Lancaster, A.D.S. 2p.and end. Contains also notes by Thos. Whitney. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 46.)

General physical description: 13x8

Philadelphia, L. Extract. 5p. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 26a.) Concerning submersion of swallows. Cf. Minutes, pp.330, 332. For report, see: APS. Report of comm...; Feb.4, 1803.

General physical description: 9x5-1/2

Wilmington, A.L.S. 4p.andadd.,end. Partly in French. (see Ms.comm.to the APS Medicine, anatomy and physiology, nos. 20-21.) Concerning Potel's method of reviving asphixiated persons. Cf. Mintes, p.331.

General physical description: 10x8

Portsmouth, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enc. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 22.) Encloses bill of mortality for Portsmouth. For enclosure, see: Portsmouth, N.H. Bill of mortality; 1803.

General physical description: 10x8

Philadelphia, D.S.: W. Weissman. 1p.and end. See microfilm 95. FILM54-64 FRAME239

General physical description: 15-1/2x6

D.S. 1p.and end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 24.)

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

A.D. 1p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 37.)

General physical description: 10x15-1/2

L. Extract. 1p.and end. Contains newspaper clipping. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 35.) Concerning the destruction of pine trees in S.Carolina by a worm. Cf. Minutes, p.342.

General physical description: 10x8

Lancaster, A.L.S. 7p.and end. (see Ms. comm. to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 48.) Astronomical observations. On same page is note by J. Vaughan to [Ellicott; ca. 1803]. Printed: APS Trans. o.s.,vol.VI,113ff

General physical description: 10x8

A.D.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 49.) Refers to B.Franklin.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Batavia, A.L.S. 9p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 25.) Concerning vaccinations. Natural history and description of Batavia.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

ca. A.N.S.with initials. 1p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 48.) Concerning the cold in March. On same sheet as letter from Ellicott to R.Patterson; Oct. 1, 1803.

General physical description: 10x8

Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Jane Aitken, August 16, 1804. Statement of accounts totaling $32.90.

General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 5/8"

Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 49.) Returns proof. Friendly letter.

General physical description: 7-1/2x6

Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end.and add.: John Vaughan. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no.49a) Concerning proof sheets of his article.

General physical description: 7-1/2x6

[read] A.D. 3p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 35.) Cf. Minutes, p.350.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

[read] D. 1p.and end. (see Ms. comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 33.) Cf. Minutes, p. 382. See also map of saltpetre caves by Dufour. Printed: APS Trans.o.s.,vol.VI,235.

General physical description: 9x15

[read] D. 15p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 27.) Refers to Rittenhouse. Cf. Minutes, pp.350, 360.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

D.in 3rd.P. Thomas Arnat, Benjn. Lehman and Wm. Lehman. 3p.and end. and drawing. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 26.) CF. Minutes, p.371.

General physical description: 9x7

Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents marble bust of Benjamin Franklin, executed at Florence, Italy, to A.P.S. See Minutes, July 20, 1804, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 359. FILM54-61 FRAME123

General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8"

For report of committee, see: APS Report...; March 21, 1806.

Salem, L.S. 3p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 38.) Account of his new temporary rudder. Magellanic prize winner. Cf. Minutes; pp.360,361,362,365,370,371,372.

General physical description: 9x7

[read] A.D. 6p.and end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, nos. 41-41a.) ----Copy, expanded to include remarks on the climate of Philadelphia, London, etc.; April 28, 1805. 25p. Cf. Minutes, p.365.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms. Comm. to APS. Natural history vol. 1, no. 30.) Concerning classification of quadrupeds

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.com.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, nos. 28-28a.) Gives analysis of gold found in North Carolina by Richard Trotter. Also receipt to Vaughan for the gold. Cf. Minutes, p.376.

General physical description: 10x8

Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end. and drawing of 1p. (see MS.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 29.) Cf. Minutes, p.377.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

Wilmington, A.L.S.:"A Friend of Humanity." 11p.and end. In French. (see Ms. comm. to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, nos. 27-28.) ----Translation. 4p. Encloses extracts from works on yellow fever, including one by Guyton Morveau. Photograph of draft of A.L. Presented by Longwood Library, March 1960.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8, 13x8

[read] A.D. 55p. Communicated by Robert Patterson. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy,vol.1,no.53.) The first part of this was extracted from Mathematical Correspondent, edited by George Baron. Cf. Minutes, p.377. For possible early drafts of this see: B.Vaughan. Miscellaneous mathematical notes (in B.Vaughan papers. B:V46p, no.6.)

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. Donates to the A.P.S., an instrument invented by him called "a Facility for casting Interest." See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, p. 378.

General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16"

[read] A.D. 55p. Communicated by R.Patterson. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol.1, no.53.) The first part of this was extracted from Mathematical Correspondent, edited by George Baron. Cf. Minutes, p. 377.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Philadelphia, L. 1p. Copy. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc. no. 42, 44.) Concerning the curing of meat in Dublin

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 28.) Offers shares in his gold mines in North Carolina.

General physical description: 10x8

[read] D. 16p.,end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 43.) Cf. Minutes, p.380.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

[Louisville], D. 3p.and end. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 41, 43.) ----Copy in hand of J. Vaughan.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 42.) Concerning hurricanes.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

[read] A.D.S.with initials. 3p.and add.,end. Also 2p.of newspaper clippings. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 38.) This rudder won the Magellanic premium. Cf. Minutes, p.371.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 32.) Natural history. On same sheet is letter from Harrison to T. Jefferson; May 28, 1808. For APS Report; see date of Nov.4, 1808. FILM 199 FRAME148

Washington, A.L.S. 13p. and add. and end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Medicine, anatomy, & physiology, no.29.) Concerning yellow fever. FILM199 FRAME147

General physical description: 10x8

[read] D. 1p.and end. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 31.) Cf. Minutes, p.382. See also map of nitre cave by S.Brown. Printed: APS Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI,235

General physical description: 15x17

D. 3p.and end. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 2, no. 55.)

General physical description: 13x8

Philadelphia, A.D.S. 18p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 30.) Cf. Minutes, p.387. Printed: APS Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI.247. For report of committee, see: APS. Report...; Aug. 15, 1806.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Lancaster, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 2, no. 58a.) Considering Dunbar's observation of the solar eclipse. Printed: Trans., o.s., vol. VI, 255 ff

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

Copy of L. 2p. Concerning solar eclipse. In letter from [B.Vaughan] to John Vaughan; Jan.2,1807.

Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and Physiology, no. 32.) Will present a paper. Refers to Latrobe. Cf. Minutes, p. 390.

General physical description: 9x8

Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms. Comm.to APS. Medicine, anatomy, & physiology, no.33.) Disinfectants.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7

New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm. to APS. Natural philosophy, vol.1, no.53.) Refers to T.Jefferson, his communication about icebergs, natural history and Lewis and Clark's expedition (?).

General physical description: 10x8

Baltimore, A.L.S. 3p.and end. and drawing. Enc. of 4p.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., nos. 31-31b.) Concerning a new lock for a canal. Cf. Minutes, p.395. For additional letter, see: Letter from Latrobe to C.W.Peale; March 4, 1807. For report of committee, see: Report ...; [read] March 20, 1807.

General physical description: 10x8

to be read at the centennial celebration of 1843. So read on May 27, 1843. See Pro. III, 104-108.

Philadelphia, A.D.S. 8p. In French. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 2, nos. 59-60.) ----English translation with endorsement by J. Vaughan. 7p.and end.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.393-394.

General physical description: 13x8

D. 2p.,end. and drawing. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., nos.29, 29a.)

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

[after]. A.D. 2p.and end. (see Ms.Comm. to APS. Natural history,vol.I,no.3.) Refers to T.Jefferson and some of his classifications of animals. Cf.APS Proc.,86:113,where title is given of which these form part: "Archaelogial Americanae..." Film 199 Frame 378

General physical description: 13x8

Maryland, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enc. of 2p. add:: "Benjn.S.Barton", end. (see Ms. Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., nos. 30, 30a.) Concerning a machine for forcing a boat to go against the current. Cf. Minutes, pp.390, 391.

Membership List, 1743, 1767 and Jan. 12-Feb. 2, 1768

Photocopy of List copied into the Minute Book.

A.L.S.: Cha[rles] Thomson,Correspg.Secy. 1p.and end.by John Vaughan: "Presented...by Dr S.G.Morton Jan[uar]y 16th 1829." Notifies him of election as corresponding member. Removed from book of letters acknowleding election Vol.I, in 1962.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

A.L.S.: Cha[rles] Thomson,Correspg.Secy. 1p.,end.by J.Vaughan: "Presented to Amn Philos Socy by Dr S G Moreton [sic] 16 Jan[uar]y 1829." Notifies him of election as corresponding member. Removed from book of letters acknowledging election, Vol.I, in 1962.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

A.L.S. 1p.and.and end. Invitation to attend meeting of the American society to discuss expedition to James Bay to observe the transit of Venus. Presented by P.S.Du Ponceau; 19 June 1840.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

A.L.S. 3p.and end. Declines election to APS because of prior election to American Society for promoting Useful Knowledge.

General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/4

Killingworth, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Donates two examples of Abel Buel's printing types to the APS. See Minutes, June 16, 1769, p.39.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

D. 2p.and end. See Minutes, pp.39-40.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

D. 1p. Part of report of canal committee. See Minutes, pp.39-40.

General physical description: 41-1/2x7-1/4

D.S.: Isaac Bartram, Benjamin Rush and Owen Biddle. 2p. See printed Minutes, pp. 53-54.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Philadelphia, L. 1p.and end. Copy. Presents Transactions. For report of this letter, see Minutes, p.58.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

D.S.: Wm.and Thos.Bradford. 1p.and end.

General physical description: 9-3/4x9

D. 1p.and end.

General physical description: 8-1/2x8

New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add.and end. Enc.wanting. Acknowledges election to membership. Encloses a paper.

General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/4

London, A.L.S: Samuel More, secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol. [1] of the Society's Transactions, conveyed by Dr. Benjamin Franklin.

General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10"

Stockholm, A.L.S. 2p.and add.and end. Acknowledges election to the APS.

General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4

D. 1p.and end. Extracted from the commissioner's Book of Minutes. Read before the APS; Dec. 6, 1771. See: APS Minutes, p.68.

General physical description: 12x7-3/4

A.D.S. 2p.and end. Account of a machine for working a number of scythes with a horse. Printed: APS Minutes, p.66.

General physical description: 12-1/4x7-3/4

D.S.: John Ewing. 2p.and end.

General physical description: 12x7

Note to the University Library of King's College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland to accompany a presentation copy of vol. 1 of the Transactions.

London, A.L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Donates "a Chart of the Stars..." Says B.Franklin will propose him as a member. See Minutes, p.81.

General physical description: 13x8

Providence, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol.1 of the Transactions presented to the college in Providence.

General physical description: 7" x 9"

Boutetourte county, Virginia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Enc.of 3p. Concerning various inventions of his: e.g., time piece for ascertaining longitude at sea, and ship pump.

General physical description: 12x7-1/4

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 5.) Asks for help in his project of wine making. Enclosed originally in letter from Leacock to T. Coombe;Dec.29, 1772. Cf. Minutes, p.75.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no.5.) Asks a favor. Encloses letter by John Leacock to the APS; Dec. 29, 1772.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Encloses pamphlet on parallax by Christian Mayer. Cf. Minutes, p.75.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

No. 2 Sommerset house [ca.]. A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Presents to the A.P.S. his translations of Kalm's Travels, Bossu's Travels, and Catalogues of North American animals, American plants, and Centuria of new insects. Cf. Minutes May 1,1772. Date is before July when F. joined Cooks's expedition.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9"

Presentation note to the American Philosophical Society to accompany Rosier's donation of a copy of his work entitled Demonstrations elementaires de botanique. Paris, Printed L.with ms.P.S. 3p.and end. In French. Presents two volumes to the APS. Refers to Franklin and de Magellan. Cf. Early minutes, Sept.17,1773. p.83 of printed Minutes.

General physical description: 9x7

Paper by Scottish surveyor George Gauld to be digested for publication. Port Royal, A.D.S. 2p.and end. Cf. Minute, p.80.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

Port Royal, A.L.S. 1p.and end. "I have sent you...Lorimer's Account of Chester River &c...and likewise the description of the Sea Coast of Florida..." Cf. Minutes, p.80. For letter from Lorimer to Gauld, see Aug.13,1772 (bound with 917.59: G23.)

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Indian River, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Describes bridge proposed to cross the Schuylkill. See Proceedings, XXII,pt.3,80.

General physical description: 13x8-1/4

Florence, A.L.S. 3p.and end. In Latin. Acknowledges work presented to the accademia di Firenzi by the APS. Describes the academy. Translated: Ms.minutes, 1769-1774. Printed: APS Proceedings,vol.90,no. 5,Dec.1946.

General physical description: 12x8-1/2

Turin, D.S.: Conte Saluzzo. 1p.and end. In Italian. Thanks for publication and sends their publication in return.

General physical description: 9x7

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning his steam-engine. For report on his engine, see: APS Minutes, pp.82-83.

General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/2

Bologna, A.L.S: Sebastiano Canterzani, segretario. 1p. In Italian. Acknowledges Vol. 1 of Transactions.

General physical description: 7" x 10"

Salem, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning his new theory of lightning and thunder storms. Intends to forward a copy for the APS Transactions.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Richmond, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Refers to Franklin. Printed: APS Proc.,v.90,no.5,Dec.1946.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

[received]. D. 1p.and end.on 2 sheets. Cf. Minutes, p.85.

General physical description: 13x8-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. Regarding the construction of wells.

General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/4

D.S.: R[obertJ Strettell Jones. 3p.and end.

General physical description: 12x7-1/4

Philadelphia, Typed D. 7p.and end. Refers to B.Franklin.

General physical description: 13x8

Paris, L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Presents publication. Printed: Duveen & Klickstein. Annals of science, v.11,no.12,plate 4-5.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

Manheim, L. 1p. Extract. In Latin. Forwards astronomical publications to the APS.

General physical description: 9x6-1/2

D. 1p.and end.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

envoyé par M. Daubenton le jeune de la part de M. Le Comte de Buffon au Docteur Franklin pour etre Communique a la Societé Philosophique americaine etablie a Philadelphie; [ca.] Photo.of D. 2p. In French. (from original in the Library Company of Philadelphia.)

General physical description: 13x8

Pa., A.L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Encloses copyu of letter from Lord Stanhope acknowledging election to membership of his father [Lord Mahon] and self.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Havre de Grace, A.L.S. 3p.and end. In French. Presents his work on sea-anemones. Cf. Minutes, p.97.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Mannheim, L. 2p. Copy. Concerning the state of Europe. Hopes to forward some of his astronomical observations to the APS.

General physical description: 13x8

William and Mary College, A.L.S. 4p.,end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 11.) Astronomical matters.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Phila., Printed D. 1p. and end. Invitation to a meeting that evening.

General physical description: 3 3/4" x 6 1/4"

Mannheim, [ca.]. A.L.S. 4p.and end. In Latin. ----English translation of 4p. Acknowledges election. Account of his work at the astronomical observatory at Mannheim.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

Williamsburg, A.L.S. 20p.and end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy. vol. 1, no. 13.) Concerning his observation of the transit of Venus of 1769.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7

L.S.: William Smith and Th.Bond. 1p. and end. Concerning copperplates for the Transactions.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Mannheim, A.L.S. 4p.and end. In Latin. ----English translation of 4p. Printed: APS Transactions, vol.2, 217-219: Barton's Memoirs of Rittenhouse, p.577.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

Philadelphia, Copy of L.S. 2p. and end. ----Duplicate copy. A.P.S. returns thanks for presentation of Buffon's Histoire naturelle des oiseaux. Mentions B.Franklin.

General physical description: 7-1/2x12

Williamsburg, A.L.S. 2p. Mutilated. Relative to a meteor seen in Virginia, Oct. 31, 1779. Read before the A.P.S., May 2, 1783; printed in its Transactions, v.2,173,1786.

General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2"

D. 1p.

General physical description: 7-1/2x9-1/2

William and Mary College, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Enc. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 17.) Forwards thermometrical and astronomical observations. For enclosure see: [Madison] Thermometrical observations; [Nov. 1780].

General physical description: 8x6

[]. A.D. 2p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no.9.) Enclosed originally in letter form Madison to Rittenhouse; Nov. 1780.

General physical description: 8x6

A.D.S. 3p. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 15.) Printed: Am. acad. of arts and sci., Memoirs, vol. I, 129. Enclosed originally in letter from the American academy of arts and sciences to Ewing; Nov. 20, 1780.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L. 1/2p. and end. Incomplete. Relative to a meteor [which was seen on Oct. 31, 1779, and which is supposed to have fallen on or near the Ouasiota mountains]. The complete letter is printed in the Transactions of the American philosophical society, v.2,p.175. It was read before the A.P.S. on May 2, 1783.

General physical description: 8" x 6 3/4"

Morristown, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and end. (from original in the Boston Public Library) Acknowledges membership in the APS. Cf. Minutes, June 16, 1780, p.109. Printed: Writings, vol.18, 11-12.

General physical description: 10-1/4x6

Morristown, Typed copy of L. 1p. Printed: Sparks, Washington, VI, 466.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

A.L.S. 5p.and add.,end. Description of the Appalachian mountain region, together with a theory of the earth,submitted for examination.

General physical description: 8-1/4x7

Philadelphia, D.S.: Th.Bond, William Smith, Josiah Hewes, and Mordecai Lewis. 1p.and end. Grants APS permission to hold meetings in the west room of the Library company building.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

[read] D. 13p.,end. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 1.) Cf. Minutes, p.109.

General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/2

D. 2p.and end.

General physical description: 11x9

elected [Nov. 20,], D. 1p. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 16.) Enclosed originally in letter from the American academy of arts and sciences to Ewing; Nov. 20, 1780.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

Lyons, D.S.: La Tourrette, Perpetual Secretary. 3p.and end. Subjects for prizes for 1782 and 1783, proposed by the abbé Raynal. For printed copy, see Broadsides, 207.

General physical description: 11-3/4x7-1/4

Beverly, A.L.S.: Joseph Willard. 3p.and end. by D.Rittenhouse. Enc. 9-1/2x8 (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Math. and astronomy, vol. 1, no. 14.) Concerning its formation. Concerning solar eclipse. For enclosure; see: Willard. Observations of solar eclipse...; [Nov. 20, 1780]; and, American academy of arts and sciences. Catalogue of officers; [Nov. 20, 1780].

[read] A.L.S. 2p.and end. Scheme for philosophical committees throughout the continent to correspond with the Society.

General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/2

Phila., A.L.in 3d P. 1p. At the request of Mr. Bowdoin presents pamphlet in the name of the American academy of arts and sciences.

General physical description: 10" x 8"

D. 2p.and end. Read: March 16, 1781. Cf. Minutes, pp.111-112.

General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2

A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards list of prizes offered for 1782 by the academy at Lyons. Cf. Minutes, p.112.

General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2

D.S.: Geo. Duffield, Lewis Nicola and Du Simitiere, "Judges of ye Election." 3P.and end. See Minutes, Jan.5,1781, p.110, for list of officers elected.

General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Notice of his election to membership in the APS.

General physical description: 11-1/2x7

Philadelphia, A.L.S.with initials. 1p.and end. Draft. Acknowledges for the APS the receipt of his observations upon eclipses. Cf. Minutes, 111.

General physical description: 11-3/4x7-1/4

New Windsor, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Acknowledges election to the APS.

General physical description: 12-1/4x7-3/4

A.L.S. 2p. Donates fossil found near Portsmouth, N.H. See Minutes, p.111.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

D. 2p.,end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 10a.) For additional remarks, see letter from Nicola to ----; Feb. 20, 1781.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

Barrach, A.L.S. 2p.,end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 10.) Additional remarks on a rain gage. For original paper, see: Nicola. Plans for a rain gage; [Feb. 19, 1781].

General physical description: 12x7

Boston, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Acknowledges election to the APS.

General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4

Trenton, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Acknowledges elections as councillor of the APS.

General physical description: 8x6-3/4

Newport, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes of March 16, 1781.

General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4"

Paper read March 16, 1781. Minutes, pp. 111-112.

In French. Forwards a list of prizes offered for 1782 by the academy at Lyons.

Richmond, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to the Council of the Society. Printed: A.P.S. Proceedings, v.87, no.3,1943,p.265.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9"

Broadside in French. See Ms. Comm. to the A.P.S.

Broadside in French. This is printed on cloth. See Ms. Communications to the A.P.S.. It is with the Fournier le jeune material on printing.

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Submits a letter from M.d' Abeville. For letter(?), see Minutes, p.114.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Philadelphia, L.S.: George and Jacob Stonemetz. 1p. and add.,end. (see Ms. comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1,nos. 7-8.) ----Copy signed by Jacob Stonemetz. Concerning a supposed tea plant. Cf. Minutes, p. 116. See Manuscript Communications.

General physical description: 13x8

[Paris] A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. Presentation of his Monde primitif. Fete held by the Musée de Paris in honor of the peace; Dr. Franklin's attendance. Cf. Minutes of Sept. 26, 1783.

General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2"

Philadelphia, D.S.: Samuel Duffield and Eben[ezer] Hazard. 1p.

General physical description: 7-3/4x6-1/4

London, A.L.S. 2p.,add.and end. Presents a number of books to the APS. Wishes to become a member. Refers to Franklin several times. Printed: Pro., XXII, pt.3,118-119.

General physical description: 8X13

Rotterdam, L.S.: Lambert Buher, First Sec'y. 1p. and end. Donates a set of their Transactions to the APS. Sends set, also, for B. Franklin.

General physical description: 8x13

Amsterdam, A.L.S. 3p. In French. (tipped in, in: Mandrillon. Recherches philosophique...; 1783. 973.1:M31) (Letter removed July 1984 - now in A.P.S. Archives) Donates manuscript copy of his answers to the prize question of the academy of Lyons. Cf. Minutes, Feb.6,1784, p.122.

General physical description: 9x7

Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Gives prints relative to the American revolution. Cf. Minutes, p.118. For prints, see in Print Collection.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Philadelphia, Typed L. 2p. Printed in part: APS Transactions, v.II,183-185. Cf.Minutes,p.118. Presented by Glassboro State College, Glassboro,N.J.,from the Stewart Collection May 1960.

General physical description: 11x8-1/2

Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Louis XVI will accept Rittenhouse's orrery. Cf. Minutes, p. 118.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

A.D.S. 2p.

General physical description: 6-1/2x3-1/2

Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.Dr. of L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter of June 17, 1783, and books for A.P.S. Indicates that M. Magellan will be elected to membership in the Society. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 118-119.

General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4"

Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Encloses pamphlet containing account of French balloon experiments. Cf. Minutes, p.125.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

D.S.: Fra[nci]s Hopkinson, John Morgan and Eben[ezer] Hazard. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.122.

General physical description: 13x8-1/4

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Presents "valuable philosophical instruments" to the society. Cf. Minutes, p.123.

General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2

Bond note for Three Hundred Pounds from Francis Hopkinson to the American Philosophical Society.

Indenture to Francis Hopkinson for a bond of six hundred pounds with annual interest at a rate of 7 shillings and sixpence (Spanish silver) to be paid annually.

Philadelphia, L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and end. Offer their services as printer to the society. Cf. Minutes, p.123.

General physical description: 12-1/2x8-1/4

D.S.: Mordecai Lewis, Thomas Parke, Jno. Kaign; for the Library company, and: Sam.Vaughan, Francis Hopkinson and David Rittenhouse, for the APS. 3p.and end. Contains different wording from the petition of Dec. 13, 1784. Cf.Minutes,p. 124.

General physical description: 14-1/2x9

Philadelphia, D.S.: de Marbois and Eben[ezer] Hazard. 1p.and end.

General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Offers his services as printer. Cf. Minutes, p.124.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Presents to the APS a complete set of Priestley's Works. Cf. Minutes, p.124.

General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Presents Bemetzrieder's Work on music. For publication, see: 787.9:B42.

General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Offers his services as printer for the APS. Cf. Minutes, p.125.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Annapolis, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Places before the APS certain papers from the Haarlem society, concerning the drainage of low grounds and the cleaning of canals. Cf. Minutes, p. 126.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Amsterdam, A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Presents his work, Le spectateur americaine. Cf. Minutes, p.129. For work, see 973:M31.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Versailles, L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the APS. Cf. Minutes, p.129.

General physical description: 8x12-1/2

D.S: Sam. Vaughan and Fras. Hopkinson, Committee of the American philosophical society. 3p. The Library company declined to join in the petition; cf. Minutes, Nov. 12 - Dec. 17, 1784.

General physical description: 8" x 13"

Old Jewry, A.L.S. 4p.,end. in B.Franklin's hand. Copy. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Phil.,lit.,ant., geo.,education, vol. 1, no. 2.) Concerning the Abbé de Mably's remarks on the American constitutions.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

[ca.]. L. Extract. 2p.and add: Dr. Writtenhouse [sic], end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no. 13.) Concerning Wedgwood's pyrometer and Priestley on air.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7

A.L.S. 1p. In German. Asks for information concerning plants and their ecology.

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

A.L.S. 1p.and end. Resigns from vice-presidency of the APS.

General physical description: 9x7

A.D.S.: Sam. Magaw, "one of the Secretar[ie]s." 3p.and end.

General physical description: 13-1/2x8

D.S.: Samuel Bryan, Clerk. Attest: Math[ee]w Irwin. 2p.and end. Certified copy. Cf. Minutes, p.130. In oversize box.

General physical description: 16x10

Photocopy of the original in the Gilbert Hope Collection at the Chester County Historical Society.

Philadelphia, D.S.by many persons. 3p.and end.

General physical description: 13-1/4x8

D.S.by many persons, including B.Franklin, July 4, 1786. 10p.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Proposals for publishing the Transactions. vol.II.

General physical description: 13x8

London, A.L.S. 3p., and end. Relative to the donation of 200 guineas to establish the premium. Requirements of same. Printed: APS Pro., XXII, pt.3,135.

General physical description: 8x13

L.S. 1p. Presents a portrait of Dr. Franklin copied from the painting by Martin. See A.P.S. Minutes, Dec. 16, 1785.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 6 1/4"

List of books sent to the A.P.S..

Jan. 7, 1786 rule adopted by the American Philosophical Society stipulated a $10.00 deposit for each APS member and an annual dues payment of $4.00.

West Bradford, A.L.S. 1p. Presents a copy of his work. Cf. Minutes, p.141.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

Philadelphia, D.S.: Thomas Mifflin, Speaker, Sam[ue]l Bryan, Clerk. Attest: Math[e]w Irwin. 2p.and end. Seal. Cf. Minutes, p.142.

General physical description: 16x10

Philadelphia, D.S.: Thomas Mifflin, Speaker of the House and Samuel Bryan, Clerk of the General Assembly. 2p. Copy.

General physical description: 13x8

for the period April 7, 1786. D. 1p.and end.

General physical description: 8-1/4x6-1/2

3 pp. D. Gives status of members listed. Lists B. Franklin.

General physical description: 9" x 10 7/8"

Philadelphia, D.S.: B.Franklin et al. 18p. For the building of Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 6-1/2x4

Philadelphia, Bound. 18pp. Subscriptions to building fund to July 4, 1786. Of value for autographs. Included B.Franklin's name twice.

General physical description: 4x6

London, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Relative to conditions attached to the Magellanic premium. Printed in part in APS Pro., XXII, pt. 3 145.

General physical description: 8x13

New York, A.L.S. 1p. Mutilated. Encloses his certificate of membership in the Philosophical society at Philadelphia. Questions whether he saw the bow visible in the heavens on June 30 and July 1.

General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4"

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Declines membership in the APS.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. For printing the Transactions.

General physical description: 9x9

Chevening, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the APS sent to his father, who died last March. Mentions B.Franklin.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Canterbury, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the APS.

General physical description: 9x7-1/4

Edinburgh, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8"

London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 13/16" x 10 11/16"

London, 1 p. and endorsements. Extract of L. Forwards letters regarding certificates from the American Philosophical Society. Recommends the Earl of Stanhope for membership.

General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 7/8"

London, 1 p., address and endorsement A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 1/8"

Sussex County, Delaware, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates model of bridge to the A.P.S. See Minutes, November 16, 1786, in Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 146.

General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13"

Adelphi, London, 2 pp. and endorsement A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma constituting him a member of the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8"

D. 3p.and end. (see Ms.Comm. to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 8.)

General physical description: 13x8

Bill for engraving five plates for the the APS Report by Mr. Poupart.

Manchester, L.S: Thos. Barnes, Thos. Henry, secy. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of Vol.2 of A.P.S. Transactions. Mr. Henry acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4"

Turin, 1p. and endorsements. L.S. ( In French.) Letter accompanying a donation of books. Printed: APS Proceedings, Vol.90. No.5, December, 1946.

General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8"

dated . . . March 16, 1832. 1 p. D. Unsigned.

General physical description: 2 7/8" x 8"

Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. Cf. Minutes of Sept. 21, 1787.

General physical description: 5 3/4" x 7"

Baltimore, A.L.S. 2p. and add. end. Drawing - 1p. Submits description of the Nautilus, or newly-invented jerry-boat for the premium.

[Paris], 1 p. and endorsements. L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the American Philosophical Society. Refers to B.Franklin.

General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8"

A.D. 1p.and end.by John Vaughan.

General physical description: 13x8

Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Gives an account of glass manufacture near Albany, and sends examples to the A.P.S. See Minutes, April 6, 1787, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 150.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9"

D.S.: John Ewing. 1p.and end. with receipt by C. Biddle.

General physical description: 5-1/2x10

Statement of account with receipt from Clement Biddle.

D. 41 items and 3 wrappers. Various sizes.

Dr., [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Rob[er]t Aitken. Statement of charges for printing and marketing Dr. S. S. Smith's oration.

General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/16"

A.D.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol.1, no. 23.) Concerning his communication on longitude. FILM FRAME

General physical description: 10x8

Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning contradictory resolutions of the A.P.S. regarding financing and marketing of Transactions, o.s., II.

General physical description: 8 7/8" x 14 3/4"

Montargis, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4"

Mepkin plantation, So. Carolina, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society. sends an order for £50 sterling for the Building Fund.

General physical description: 8" x 10 1/2"

New York, A.L.S: Samuel Bard, Secy. 1p. and end. Acknowledges two volumes of the APS Transactions.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10"

A.D. 2p.

General physical description: 8x7-1/2

D. 13 items. Paid by either Samuel or John Vaughan. Various sizes.

A.D.S. 1p.,end.: "Oct 5, [17]87 Pass'd by the Society B. Franklin".

General physical description: 3x7-1/2

Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents portrait of Lord Napier to the A.P.S., in the name of the Earl of Buchan. See Minutes, October 5, 1787, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 155. Printed: APS Library Bulletin,for 1950, p.292.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9"

Paper outlining the method of cultivating cotton.

[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: Tho[mas] Clifford, Sam[uel] Vaughan. Request for payment of subscriptions in specie.

General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/4"

Photo.of D.S.: John Ewing, Dav[i]d Ritten house, W[illia]m White, and Sam[uel] Vaughan. 2p.and end. From original in, and presented by, the Historical Society of Delaware; Dec. 1963. See printed Minutes; p.156.

General physical description: 13x7-3/4

witnessed. Photostat of D.S: John Ewing, Wm. White, Dav. Rittenhouse, vice-presidents; James Hutchinson, R. Patterson, Sam. Magaw, John Foulke, secretaries. 2p. and end. Seal. Relative to bond to be given to Dr. Franklin for money advanced for building Hall. From original in Historical society of Pennsylvania.

A.D.S. 1p.,end.: "Approv'd by the Society B. Franklin", and end. For binding APS Transactions.

General physical description: 4-1/2x7

A.D.S. 1p.,end.: "Pass'd by the Society Dec. 7, [17]87 B. Franklin". Received bill for granting aid to the Society from Francis Hopkinson and transcribed it.

General physical description: 4x8

Philadelphia, D. 2p. Seal. On back are receipts for eight interest payments from 1789 to 1797 (?) for the bond, signed by Benjamin Franklin, Richard Bache, and Benjamin Franklin Bache.

General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/2"

Philadelphia, D.S. by the vice-presidents and secretaries. 4p. Seal. Contains note, March 5, 1791, signed by the vice-presidents and secretaries, stating the mortgage was executed on Nov. 20, 1787. Recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds, Philadelphia, April 26, 1791, Mortgage book, No.7, p.300.

General physical description: 10" x 15 1/4"

[ca.] A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Offers himself as a candidate for the [Magellanic] premium, and submits a description of the variation globe. cf. A.P.S. Minutes, Nov. 2, 1787.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13"

D. 1p.and end. Account against Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 8x13

[London], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the A.P.S. Presents a copy of his publications. Mentions the president [B. Franklin].

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9"

Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p. On same sheet is receipt from Symington & Burn to the APS; Dec. 24, 29,1787.

General physical description: 4x8

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Financial transactions.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9"

D.S. 1p.,end.and end.by John Vaughan: "belonging to S.Vaughan's Vouchers".

General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/2

Philadelphia, 4 pp. D. Copy. Statement of accounts for building Philosophical Hall. Also list of paid and unpaid subscriptions to December 21, 1787.

General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/4"

Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. Statement of accounts for building Philosophical Hall. Also list of paid and unpaid subscriptions to December 21, 1787.

General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8"

Dr., Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Sam[ue]l Vaughan. Regarding erection of A.P.S. building in State House Square. Accounts for 1786-1787.

General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8"

[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: John Jones, Adam Kuhn, Benj[ami]n Rush, [James] Hutchinson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 157.

General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8"

Philadelphia, D. 1p. and end. Subscriptions tataling £1,315.15. Contains B.Franklin's name.

General physical description: 8x13

[ca.] A.L.S. 1p. and add., Franklin end. Finances in connection with building Philosophical hall.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9"

Philadelphia, ----, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Regarding the magnetic poles and the variation of the compass. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 148-149, 150, 153.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/2"

D. 2p.,end.

General physical description: 7-1/2x12

London, 3 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to the possible reprinting of A.P.S. Transactions, I. End.: "One share taken for his Excelly Dr. Franklin..."

General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 7/8"

D. 92 items. These were paid by John or Samuel Vaughan. Various sizes.

A.L.S. 3p.and end. In French. Forwards a communication.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7

Philadelphia, D.S. 2p.,end.

General physical description: 6x8

London, L.S. 1p. and add. and end. By Benjamin Vaughan sends two hygrometers for the A.P.S. Acknowledges election to membership.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9"

Manchester, 3 pp. , address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Recalls Franklin's examination before the privy Council. Hopes for spread of free government.

General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 3/16"

Carlisle, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. and drawing of 1p. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 1, no. 9.) Concerning a monstrous birth of a calf. Cf. Minutes, p.160.

General physical description: 8x6-1/2

A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. and drawing. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng.,etc.,nos. 4, 4a.) Concerning a pipe boiler for a steam engine. Offered for the premium. Cf. Minutes, pp.160,177.

General physical description: 12x8-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Relative to the reprinting of Vol.1 of the Transactions.

General physical description: 8" x 13"

[Philadelphia], D. 4p. and end. Gives names of sponsors and election of nominees, among whom is B.Franklin.

General physical description: 9x15

o.s., I, Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S. Of great value. Contains autographs of Benjamin Franklin, John Vaughan, David Rittenhouse, Caspar Wistar, and others.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. and end. drawings Addressed also to Benjamin Franklin. Lays before them some of his ideas of creating steam.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13"

Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. Legal opinion condemning the steps of Philosophical Hall as a nuisance. See Minutes, July 18, 1788, in Pro., XXII,pt. 3, 162.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/4"

A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Trade, navigation, etc., no. 8.) Asks for copy of his machine for cleansing chimneys. See J.Rumsey. Description of a machine for cleansing chimneys; 1786.

General physical description: 13x8

D.S. 1p. and end. (see Ms. Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 20.) Enclosed originally in letter from Byrnes to Franklin; Aug. 15, 1788. FILM 54-63 FRAME 52

General physical description: 9-1/2x8

London, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Transmits two thermometers presented to the A.P.S. by Mr. Six, the inventor.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9"

Cap-François], A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Sends his treatise on Epizootia to the A.P.S.

General physical description: 7x9-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Enc. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 19.) New quadrant. For enclosure, see Byrnes: improved method...longitude at sea; June 19,1788. FILM 54-63 FRAME 52

General physical description: 8x8

Description of a wheel boat that "may be worked alternately with and hands and feet . . , [that] will give a force from 3 to 6 times greater, than that of the arms moving an oar." Read before the 0society on September 19, 1788.

Port au Prince, L.S. 1p. and end. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of his [Etatdes finances de St. Dominique]. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 164.

General physical description: 8x12-1/2

Toulon, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9"

Montgomery County, A.L.S. 4p., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Natural philosophy, vol. 1, no.16.) Concerning balloons.

General physical description: 12x7-1/2

Second Street, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Transmits books from Charles Dilly to the A.P.S.

General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10"

New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Transmits to A.P.S. from Mr. Belknap of Boston, a copy of Swediaur's Observations on venereal complaints. Cf. minutes, Nov. 7,1788.

General physical description: 7 1/4" x 10"

Cap [François], A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Donations for the [A.P.S.] Society, including a program of the Cercle des Philadelphes du Cap François.

General physical description: 7" x 9"

Dr., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Receipted by William Johnson, April 4, 1791. Receipted bill for £12.17.5, for miscellaneous work at Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 5 3/8" x 8 1/8"

Letter of resignation from the office of Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S..

Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. Bill for £37.4.2 1/2, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8"

Dr., 1 p. and endorsement. D. Receipted by Daniel Richards, Receipted bill for £78.1.1, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 11 7/8"

[ca.]. D.S. 1p. At a former meeting B.Franklin and S.Vaughan proposed the above gentleman.

General physical description: 6-1/2x4

A.D.S. 2p.,end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery Eng., etc., no.8.) Includes lightning rod.

General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2

Clark and Cresson, Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Bill for £75.1.11, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/8"

Clark and Cresson, Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. D. Unsigned. Bill for £11.3.1, for lumber used in Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 6 3/4" x 6 3/8"

President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter of resignation from the office of corresponding secretary of the A.P.S.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4"

Southwark, A.L.S. 2p.and add.and end. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 5.) Concerning the regulation of a pendulum Cf. Minutes, p.167.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to reprinting of Vol.1 of the Transactions.

General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2"

[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S. List of members of the American Philosophical Society chosen in January and July, 1787.

General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15 1/4"

D.S.: B.Franklin. et. at. 1p.and end. FILM 54-64 FRAME 228, FILM 403 FRAME 18

General physical description: 8-1/4x6-1/2

[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Copy. Unsigned. Refusal of Library company to use A.P.S. building for safe keeping of its books. Entire extract concerns B. Franklin's letter.

General physical description: 9 3/4" x 15 1/2"

Philadelphia, Photostat of L.S: James Hutchinson, Jn. Vaughan, secretaries. 1p. Notifies him that he has been elected to membership in the Society. From film in L.C. Original in volume of letters to St. John de Crevecoaur owned by M. Louis St. John de Crevecoeur, La Plagne, Montesquiou-sur Losse (Gers), France.

2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Spanish, with English translation.) Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S.

General physical description: 8" x 9 13/16"

1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/4"

Southark, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Mech., Machinery, Engineering, etc. no.6.) Concerning scale beams.

General physical description: 9x7-1/2

2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8"

Princeton, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. Printed: APS Library Bulletin for 1950,p.292.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/16"

Trenton, 1 p. and endorsement. acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 9/16" x 9 1/8"

L. 1p.and end. Thanks for his oration "On the State, Stages and Chances of the human constitution and life, and particularly supporting the chances of Longevity in North America" See: Minutes, p.170.

General physical description: 13x8-1/2

Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Donates a number of books, mostly in foreign languages, to the A.P.S. List enclosed.

General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/4"

1 p. and endorsement. D. Enclosed in: P. S. DuPonceau to William Barton, March 2, 1789. Read, March 6, 1789. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 170.

General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13"

A.L.S. 1p.and add. Wishes payment for materials and work done on Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 8x6

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Relative to reprinting the first volume of the Society's Transactions; mentions Mr. Rittenhouse.

General physical description: 8" x 13"

[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Being prevented from delivering a discourse this evening, hopes "to perform the engagement this day two weeks."

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/16"

A.L.S. 2p., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no. 21.) Concerning a voyage to locate the northern magnetic pole. FILM54-62 FRAME53

General physical description: 12-1/2x8

New York, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4"

Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents model of silk reeling machine to A.P.S. See Minutes, April 3, 1789, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 172.

General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4"

D. 2p. and end. Attest: Sam. Magaw, sec. Jn. Vaughan, sec. Seal

General physical description: 9" x 15"

Philadelphia, D. 2p.and end. Seal. Attest: Edward Fox, Secy.

General physical description: 15x9-1/2

New York, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society.

General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/4"

D.S.: B.Franklin, et al. 1p. For statement of election, see: Minutes p. 172.

General physical description: 13x8-1/4

Cologne, A.L.S. 4p.,end. Enc. In French. Forwards broadside. Would like to correspond on natural history. For enclosure see: Hupsch. Monsieur. Le Proposition...; April 24, 1789.

General physical description: 13x9

Reading, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Note in B. Franklin's hand in French on add.page. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol. 1, no.22.) Concerning longitude.

General physical description: 10x7-1/2

Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.,end. and add.,end. Asks that the APS pay for work and materials used on the construction of Philosophical Hall.

General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2

Philadelphia A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Relative to the reprinting of the first volume of the Transactions.

General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9"

Rome, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S.

General physical description: 7 7/16" x 9 1/16"

Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Medicine, anatomy & physiology, no. 4.) Concerning an articel on animal heat.

General physical description: 13x8

Reading, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. (see Ms.Comm.to APS. Math and Astronomy, vol.1, no. 25.) Concerning longitude.

General physical description: 12x8