American Philosophical Society Archives. Record Group IIb
APS.Archives.IIb
Papers | ||||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garçaõ.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan; | January 1, 1807 | 7" x 9" | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the Philosophical society. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to John Vaughan | January 2, 1807 | 13x8 | ||
A.L. 4p. Contains copy of letter from Joseph McKeen to [Benjamin Vaughan]; Aug. 22, 1806 and remarks by Prof. Cleaveland concerning a solar eclipse. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Jona[than] Williams to Thomas Jefferson | January 2, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1p. A.L.S. Informs Mr. Jefferson of his reelection as president of the American Philosophical Society. FILM 199, FRAME 207 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Jonathan Williams and C.W. Peale | Jan. 12, 1807 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Printed: Bergh, v.11,133 Bur. of rolls, v.6,505-S.1,v.12,59 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | January 17, 1807 | 4" x 6 5/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $2.50 be given bearer (William Blair) for the purchase of two pairs of stockings. FILM 199 FRAME 174 General physical description: 4" x 6 5/8" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Jona[than] Williams to John Vaughan | January 17, 1807 | 7 7/16" x 9" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents listed books to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/16" x 9" | ||||
Högelmüller, Georg Ritter von, 1770-1826.
Letter to the University of Pennsylvania; | Jan. 20, 1807 | 14-1/2x9-1/2 | ||
Vienna, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Asks for aid in his enterprise. For enc., see: Broadsides. Högelmüller. Proposition faite aux amis des sciences... Enc.originally in letter from Clymer to APS; July 25,1807 General physical description: 14-1/2x9-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Goforth, William.
W[illia]m Goforth to Thomas Jefferson, | January 23, 1807 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
President of A.P.S., Cincinnati, 5pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Details concerning bones of the mammoth. Enclosed in: Th[omas] Jefferson to [Caspar] Wistar, February 25, 1807. FILM 199 FRAME 121 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | January 31, 1807 | 3 3/4" x 5 5/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $10. be given bearer "on Account of the Printing the Transactions." General physical description: 3 3/4" x 5 5/8" | ||||
Asiatic Society (Kolkata, India).
Asiatic Society of Calcutta to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society | February 5, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Calcutta, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S.: W[illia]m Hunter, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Asiatic Society, Transactions, IX. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
Account of a skeleton head (Monax) presented to the President of the American Philosophical Society by John Stewart of Greenbriar County, | February 5, 1807 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Virginia. [Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. Com. FILM 199 FRAME354 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa to Tho[mas] C. James | February 6, 1807 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Lisbon, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Cypriano Ribeiro Freire. Presents to the A.P.S., a collection of the principal writers of the history of Portugal. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | February 16, 1807 | 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
1 p., address and endorsement, A.N.S. Requests $20. be given the bearer "on Acct. of Thomas Cooper Esqr." General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Freestone quarries on the Potomac and Rappahannoc rivers. | February 19, 1807 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
----, 13 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. (Incomplete.) Printed in A.P.S. Transactions. o.s., VI, 283-293. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to [Caspar] Wistar | February 25, 1807 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses letter from Dr. [William] Goforth on bones of the mammoth. Will instruct Captain [William] Clark to investigate Big Bone Lick. Printed: Bergh, V.11,158 Microfilmed - Film 199,92 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on A.Fothergill's paper on population; | March 6, 1807 | 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Saml. F. Conover and Joseph Cloud. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.395. General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | March 10, 1807 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
(Philadelphia), 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $10. be given bearer (Charles Cooper) "on account of printing the Transactions." General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Benjamin Henry] Latrobe's report on building stone; | March 20, 1807 | 5x7 | ||
D.S.: C.W. Peale and Adam Seybert. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.395. Printed: Trans. ,o.s.,vol.VI, 283 ff. General physical description: 5x7 | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to John Vaughan | March 24, 1807 | 8 1/8" x 10" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns Mr. Carey's letter concerning the donation of a Sanskrit grammar. Presents two volumes on the raising of sheep, particularly merinos. Microfilmed - Film 199,93 General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10" | ||||
Kinloch, Cleland.
Cleland Kinloch to John Vaughan, | March 26, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Weehaw, [S. C.], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates shells taken from high hills of the Santee river region. See Minutes, May 15, 1807, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 397. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | April 4, 1807 | 4 3/4" x 8" | ||
(Philadelphia), 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $10. be given the bearer "on account of printing the Transactions." General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Muhlenberg, Henry, 1753-1815.
Henry Muhlenberg to John Vaughan | April 9, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p.,address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will forward a calendar of the flora of Lancaster to A.P.S. Wishes to see Michaux. Botanical matters. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to the Secretary of the [American] Philosophical Society, | April 16, 1807 | 4 3/8" x 7 1/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S.: J. J. Combes-Dounous, Dissertations de Maxime de Tyr, 2v. and Cuvier's Eulogium on Priestley. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 399. General physical description: 4 3/8" x 7 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on cold weather in Maine; | April 17, 1807 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: Sam[ue]l B. Wylie and Thos.T.Hewson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.396. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | April 24, 1807 | 5 1/4" x 8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $10. be given the bearer "on account of the Transactions printing." General physical description: 5 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to T[homas] C. James, Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 30, 1807 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
W[illia]m Maclure to the [American Philosophical] Society, | May 7, 1807 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: a number of minerals collected in Europe; sixty-four volumes of the Journal de Physique and a subscription to the same. Signature reproduced in APS Proceedings, v. 91, no.3, page 240. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | May 8, 1807 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $20. be given Charles Cooper for the purchase of summer clothing. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Izard, George, 1777-1828.
Geo[rge] Izard to Thomas C. James, | May 10, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Bucks Co[unty], Pennsylv[ani]a, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the paper by Caire-Morand; | May 15, 1807 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Adam Seybert, M.Dickerson and Jn. Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.397. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on J[osé] J[oaquin] de Ferrer's paper on the eclipse of the sun; | May 15, 1807 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: Joseph Clay and R. Patterson. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.397. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to the Secretary of the [American] Philosophical Society, | May 20, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. four volumes in the name of Charles Philibert de Lasteyrie who desires to be elected a corresponding member. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | May 22, 1807 | 5" x 7 7/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. Requests $10. be given the bearer on account of printing the Transactions. General physical description: 5" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
Talbot Hamilton to John Vaughan, | May 22, 1807 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Church Alley, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [Johann Heinrich] Alsted, Encyclopaedia, 2v., formerly the property of [Benjamin] Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME 125 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Blodget, Samuel, 1724-1807.
Sam[uel] Blodget to the President of the A.P.S., | May 25, 1807 | 7 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of his Economica: a statistical manual of the U.S. FILM 199 FRAME 355 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
T[albot] Hamilton to John Vaughan, | May 25, 1807 | 7 3/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents cast iron medallion of Benjamin Franklin to A.P.S. See Minutes, June 17 1807, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 397. FILM54-61 FRAME 126 General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garçaõ.
Letter to Tho[mas] C. James, secretary of A.P.S.; | June 3, 1807 | 7" x 9 1/4" | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership which was damaged in quarantine. General physical description: 7" x 9 1/4" | ||||
University of Pennsylvania. Trustees.
Extract from the minutes; | July 7, 1807 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Edward Fox. 1p.and end. Concerning philosophical inquiries to be made by Högelmüller. Enclosed originally in letter from Clymer to APS; July 23, 1807. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Freire, Cypriano Ribeiro, chev. De.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 10, 1807 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Relative to publications transmitted by order of the Royal academy of sciences. Mr. Stockler's membership in the APS. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to the Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., | July 15, 1807 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
St. Petersburg, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S. from the Imperial Academy of Sciences of St. Petersburg, Transactions, XV. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Benj[amin] Shultz' paper on light; | July 17, 1807 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: C.Wistar, jr.and Jno.R. Smith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.398. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Clymer, George, 1739-1813.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | July 25, 1807 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: Geo.Clymer and A.J.Dallas. 1p.and add.:Jno. Vaughan, end. Enc. Concerning aid for Högelmüller from the University of Pennsylvania. For enc.see: Broadsides.Högelmüller Proposition faite aus amis...: Högelmüller to U.of P.; Jan.20,1807: and U.of P.Trustee Extracts...; July 7, 1807. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | July 25, 1807 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is forwarding designated journals to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | July 29, 1807 | 4 1/2" x 7 3/8" | ||
1 p. address and endorsement. A.N.S. Request $20. for purchase of clothing and for school wages. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 3/8" | ||||
Rose, Robert H. (Robert Hutchinson), 1776-1842.
Rob[er]t H. Rose to John Vaughan, | August 21, 1807 | 8" x 10" | ||
----, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates specimens of Pennsylvania coal to the A.P.S. See Minutes, August 21, 1807, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 399. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | August 25, 1807 | 7 13/16" x 12 1/2" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is forwarding designated journals to the A.P.S. by the Eliza Ann. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
J(ane) Aitken to John Vaughan, | September 5, 1807 | 5" x 8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of $5.00. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Tatham, William, 1752-1819.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Sept. 6, 1807 | 4x7 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Will deliver his paper on longevity to Dr. Mease. Cf. Minutes, pp.401-402, for paper. General physical description: 4x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the paper by John Garnett for the Magellanic premium; | Sept. 16, 1807 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R. Patterson, Thos.T.Hewson and Jno. R.Smith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.399. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Brown, Samuel, 1749-1828.
Sam[uel] Brown to B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton, | September 20, 1807 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
New Orleans, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates silver ores and other minerals from mines near Mexico City. See Minutes, November 6, 1807, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 401. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Schultz, William.
William Schultz to the American Philosophical Society, | September 23, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Submits plan and description of a fire escape for the Magellanic premium. Plan and description missing. See Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 400. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | October 1, 1807 | 3 7/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $20. for purchase of winter clothing. General physical description: 3 7/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 16, 1807 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Catteau-Calleville. Tabeleau des états denois, 3v. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 400. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | October 20, 1807 | 4 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||
1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests loan of $50. for ten days "for purchasing the remainder of my wood." General physical description: 4 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | October 20, 1807 | 2 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests $20. for clothing and schooling. General physical description: 2 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Silvain] Godon's paper on observations to serve for a mineralogical map of Maryland; | Nov. 20, 1807 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S.Barton, Adam Seybert, and M. Dickerson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.401. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI, 319 ff. For paper, see: Godon. Observations...; [read] Nov.6, 1807. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on communication by William Tatham on longevity; | Nov. 28, 1807 | 5-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: C.W.Peale, N.Chapman and Zaccheus Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.401. General physical description: 5-1/2x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to the secretary of the American Philosophical Society | December 3, 1807 | 8" x 10" | ||
Calcutta, L. 1p. and end. Acknowledges certain volumes presented by the APS. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to [Messrs. Mease, Seybert and Dickerson] | Jan. 9, 1808 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Printed: Bergh, v.11,419. Bur. of rolls, v.6,321-S.1,v.12,355. FILM 199 FRAME 175 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan | January 27, 1808 | 5 1/16" x 8" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of Benjamin Dearborn of Boston, a ballot box and two pamphlets. General physical description: 5 1/16" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper of Mr. Ross Cuthbert, suggesting a new theory of the tides, | February 5, 1808 | 7 11/16" x 12" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Jno. R. Smith, Zaccheus Collins. Publication not recommended. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 12" | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
B[enjamin] Silliman to John Vaughan, | February 8, 1808 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/16" | ||
Yale College, [New Haven], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. "We have concluded to communicate our memoir on the meteor to the [American] Philosophical society . . . " See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 404-405. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/16" | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
Benjamin Silliman and James L. Kingsley to John Vaughan, | February 18, 1808 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Yale College, 4 pp. Transmits account of meteor of December 14, 1807. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper of Dr. Shattuck on the White Hills of New Hampshire, | February 19, 1808 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: C[aspar] Wistar, Jr., James Woodhouse. Publication not recommended, as the author has been anticipated by Dr. Belknap. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred an instrument for the purpose of finding the longitude, | February 23, 1808 | 8" x 12 9/16" | ||
invented by Mr. Timothy Kirk, [Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson and three others. Report ordered to lie on the table. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 404. General physical description: 8" x 12 9/16" | ||||
Spalding, Lyman, 1775-1821.
L. Spalding to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | March 1, 1808 | 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | ||
Portsmouth, [N.H.] 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., a copy of the Portsmouth bill of mortality for 1806 and 1807. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to [Thomas C.] James, | March 1, 1808 | 6 1/8" x 8" | ||
Corresponding Secretary of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. books listed herein. General physical description: 6 1/8" x 8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | March 12, 1808 | 4" x 6 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests loan of $20. "for paying the mens wages." General physical description: 4" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
T[albot] Hamilton to Jno. Vaughan, | March 15, 1808 | 8 3/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [David] Gregory, Elements of . . . astronomy, 2 vols. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 405. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Benjamin] Silliman's and [James Luce] Kingsley's paper on a meteor; | March 18, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Hare, Jr. and Joseph Cloud. 2p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.405. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI, 323 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Lasteyrie, C. de (Charles), 1759-1849.
Letter to the Philosophical society of Philadelphia; | March (?) 18, 1808 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership about which he learned from M. Mease. Presents his work on the culture of cotton. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
Talbot Hamilton to Jno. Vaughan, | March 29, 1808 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates four pigments found on the Lehigh to A.P.S. See Minutes, April 1, 1808, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 405. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
W[illia]m Maclure to the [American] Philosophical Society, | March 29, 1808 | 8 3/8" x 12 1/4" | ||
Jumilla, Spain, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends box of specimens of rock to the A.P.S., "which did not come to hand." General physical description: 8 3/8" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | March 30, 1808 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests that $20. be given to Charles Cooper for schooling and the purchase of clothing. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [William] Thornton's memoir on yellow fever; | April 1, 1808 | 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: C.Wistar, jr. and Thos.T. Hewson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.405. General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Lasteyrie, C. de (Charles), 1759-1849.
Letter to Tho[mas] C. James, secretary of A.P.S.; | April 2, 1808 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Cf. Minutes of July 15, 1808. Acknowledges election to membership. Sends his work on the culture of cotton by M. Warden. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Elmslie, John.
John Elmslie to [Samuel P.] Griffiths, | April 12, 1808 | 8" x 10" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Cape Town, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends a register of the weather from 1800 to 1806 to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | May 3, 1808 | 3 1/2" x 8 1/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests that $30. be given to Charles (Cooper?) for the purchase of clothing. General physical description: 3 1/2" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Casa Yrujo, Carlos Martínez de Yrujo y Tacón, marqués de, 1763-1824.
Marquis de Casa Yrujo to John Vaughan, | May 5, 1808 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: some valuable Spanish works, together with two copies of a pamphlet of his own. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 406. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John C. Warren to John Vaughan, | June 9, 1808 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards some publications of the Massachusetts Medical Society to be presented in its name to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Jones, William, 1760-1831.
Answers to seventeen queries propounded by William Jones of Philadelphia | June 17, 1808 | |||
Letter accompanying the table from William Jones, Civil Engineer of Calcutta India in which he answers the seventeen questions propounded by William Jones of Philadelphia. n.d. 5 pp. and endorsement. Com. Begins at p. 4, pp. 1-3 missing. Read, June 17, 1808. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 407. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 3/8" | ||||
Jones, William, 1760-1831.
Table of gravity and strength of timber in India | June 17, 1808 | |||
Table of gravity and strength of timber used in Bengal India. n.d. 2 pp. and endorsement. Com. Read. June 17, 1808. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 407. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Th[omas] Jefferson to John Vaughan | July 19, 1808 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [Charles Philibert de] Lasteyrie's treatise on the cotton plant and another on sugar cane. Microfilmed - Film 199,94 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | August 8, 1808 | 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Requests that $20. be given to Charles Cooper for the purchase of clothing. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Binney, Horace, 1780-1875.
Hor[ace] Binney to Tho[mas] C. James, | August 20, 1808 | 8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | August 26, 1808 | 5" x 5 1/2" | ||
----, 1 p. A.N.S. Requests $10. "on account of printing the Transactions." General physical description: 5" x 5 1/2" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | September 1, 1808 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/16" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Transmits listed works to the library of the A.P.S. Requests a copy of the last volume of A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a condensing machine; | Sept. 17, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson, Joseph Cloud and Wm.Jones 4p.and 1p.of drawing. Cf. Minutes, p.408. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | September 20, 1808 | 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests $20. to purchase leather to bind 150 copies of American Register for Mr. Conrad. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to the Secretary of the [American] Philosophical Society, | October 3, 1808 | 6 1/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Paris, 2 pp. A.L.S. Is forwarding for the library of the A.P.S., ten numbers of the Bibliotheque Britannique, with a letter from [Mare Auguste] Pictet. General physical description: 6 1/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Cointeraux's communication on building; | Oct. 7, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau and R.Patterson. 2p.and end. Refers to Jefferson. Cf. Minutes, p.408. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Ferrere's [sic] paper on astronomical calculations; | Oct. 7, 1808 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
[read] D.S.: R.Patterson, Joseph Clay and Jn. Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.408. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on H [William] Darlington's paper on the migration of swallows; | Nov. 4, 1808 | 7-1/2x10 | ||
[read] D.S.: C.W.Peale and James Gibson. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.409. On same sheet is: APS Report...frog...in a rock; Nov. 4, 1808. General physical description: 7-1/2x10 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Samuel] Peters' paper on a frog being found in a rock; | Nov. 4, 1808 | 7-3/4x10 | ||
[read] D.S.:C.W.Peale. 1p.and end. Cf.Minutes,p.409. For paper,see: S.A. Peters to S.Harrison; Jan. 10, 1806. On same sheet as APS Report...Darlington; Nov. 4, 1808. General physical description: 7-3/4x10 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on queries by William Jones of Philadelphia to William Jones of Calcutta and a paper by Latrobe; | Nov. 4, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Joseph Cloud and John R. Smith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.409. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI,235 ff. (Jones' article) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825.
Adam Seybert to John Vaughan, | November 18, 1808 | 8" x 9 11/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Tenders his resignation from the committee appointed to arrange the minerals. Accepted. General physical description: 8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee to exchange publications with the Societe des amateurs des sciences de Paris; | Nov. 18, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Jn.Vaughan, Mahlon Dickerson and Peter S. DuPonceau. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.410. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Mr. Dabney's account of the volcanic eruption in the island of St. George, | November 18, 1808 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D.S.: Tho[ma]s T. Hewson, Mahlon Dickerson. FILM 199 FRAME 356 General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to the vice-presidents of the A.P.S. | Nov. 30, 1808 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Desires to withdraw from office of president at the close of the present term. Printed: A.P.S. Proc.,v.22,pt.3,411; v.87,no.3,277. Bergh, v.12,202. Bur. of rolls, v.6,13 - S.1, v.12,654. FILM 199 FRAME 176 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by [Thomas] Worthington on vitrifaction sent to.Jefferson; | Dec. 2, 1808 | 3x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R. Patterson and Joseph Cloud. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.410. FILM 199 FRAME 688 General physical description: 3x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on J[osé] J[oaquin] de Ferrer's paper on astronomy; | Dec. 16, 1808 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and Jn.Vaughan. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.411. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dunbar's paper on comets; | Dec. 16, 1808 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: J.J.de Ferrer, Jno. Vaughan and R. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.411. Printed: Trans., o.s.,vol.VI,368 ff. Ferrer approved this report in a letter to J.Vaughan. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan for William Dunbar to Jane Aitken | December 31, 1808 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
L-1 Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D. Account from August 2, 1808 to January 2, 1809, amounting to $2.77 1/4. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to Jane Aitken | December 31, 1808 | 7 7/8" x 13 13/8" | ||
Dr., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D. Account from January 12, 1808 to January 7, 1809, amounting to $70.41. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13 13/8" | ||||
Stretch, Thomas.
Tho[ma]s Stretch to ----, | 1808 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: quarto edition of [Sir William] Blackstone, Commentaries on the laws of England. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
James, Thomas C. (Thomas Chalkley), 1766-1835.
Letter to Thomas Jefferson | 1809 January 6 | |||
In the Jefferson Papers: B J35.69. | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thomas C. James | Jan. 14, 1809 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Printed: Bergh, v.12,230. Bur. of rolls, V.6,231-S.1,v.12,705. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Insurance Company of North America.
Insurance policy issued to John Vaughan, treasurer of the American philosophical society, for insurance of $4,000 on Philosophical hall; | Jan. 18, 1809 | 16 1/2" x 20 1/2" | ||
Phila., Printed D. filled in in ms.S:Jno. Inskeep, pres. On reverse are notices of renewal of premiums down to Jan. 18,1827. General physical description: 16 1/2" x 20 1/2" | ||||
Stretch, Thomas.
Tho[ma]s Stretch to John Vaughan, | January 20, 1809 | 7 5/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: four volumes of scaree tracts. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 413. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Maclure's paper on geology; | Feb. 3, 1809 | 4x5 | ||
D.S.: Z. Collins and M.Dickerson. 1p., end, and end, by 3.3.Barton. General physical description: 4x5 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the [committee) respecting translations from German books, | February 10, 1809 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, Sec[retar]y See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 413. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Garnett's papers on windmills and logarithms; | Feb. 17, 1809 | 7x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson, Jno.McDowell and Jno. R.Smith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.413. Printed: Trans.,o.s.,vol.VI,391 and 394. For information concerning the windmill, see letter from Garnett to R.Patterson; March 9,1809. General physical description: 7x6-1/2 | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Jonathan Williams to John Vaughan | February 17, 1809 | 4 7/8" x 7 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. 3d. per. N. Presents books on military history and tactics to the A.P.S. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 413-414. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon communication accompanied by model of a machine for steering a vessel, | April 6, 1809 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, Sec[retar]y Submitted for Extra-Magellanic premium. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 2, 1809 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards publications from Humboldt. Refers to Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 208 General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | June 7, 1809 | 8 1/4" x 12 9/16" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions. Concerning books forwarded from Paris to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 12 9/16" | ||||
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815.
Rob[er]t Fulton to John Vaughan, | June 8, 1809 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[New York,]. 3 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning the steamboat, and his plans for the future. Acknowledges election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859.
[Alexander von] Humboldt to the President [of the A.P.S.], | June 12, 1809 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of his barometrical observations on the Andes. Printed: APS Library Bulletin, 1959. de Terra,"A.vonHumboldt",p.791. FILM199 FRAME 357 General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Cloud, Joseph, ca. 1770-1845.
Account of experiments made on palladium, found in combination with pure gold; | June 23, [1809] | 10x8 | ||
Description of experiments on palladium found in combination with pure gold conducted by Joseph Cloud. Read before the A.P.S. on June 23, 1809. 4p. and end. Printed: A.P.S. Trans., VI, 407-411. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Featherstonhaugh, George William, 1780-1866.
G. W. Featherstonhaugh to Mahlon Dickerson, | June 26, 1809 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Duanesburgh, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812.
Joel Barlow to Mahlon Dickerson, | July 10, 1809 | 8" x 10" | ||
Kalorama, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. FILM 403 FRAME 14 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
Nath[anie]l Bowditch to Mahlon Dickerson, | August 1, 1809 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Salem, [Mass.], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Baron Alexander de Humboldt; | Aug. 18, 1809 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, Printed L. filled in in ms. Acknowledges receipt of his Nivellement barometrique... General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Winthrop, James, 1752-1821.
James Winthrop to Mahlon Dickerson, | September 8, 1809 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.] 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Dennie, Joseph, 1768-1812.
Joseph Dennie to the Secretary of the A.P.S. , | September 15, 1809 | 4 3/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., the initial numbers of the Port Folio, new series. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 417. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | October 12, 1809 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: José de Mendoza y Rios, Tables for navigation. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Cloud's paper on platinum; | Dec. 15, 1809 | 8x7 | ||
D.S.: Saml. F. Conover and S. Godon. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.149. Printed: Trans., n.s., vol. I, 161 ff. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication of Mr. John Elmslie, | December 15, 1809 | 7 13/16" x 8 1/16" | ||
of his register of the weather at the Cape of Good Hope . . . 1800-1806, Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, J[onathan] B. Smith. Recommend reference to meteorological committee. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 8 1/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Librarian.
Report of the librarian on papers for the Magellanic premium; | Dec. 15, 1809 | 5-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Jn. Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.419. General physical description: 5-1/2x8 | ||||
Perkins, Jacob, 1766-1849.
Material pertaining to his permanent stereotype steel plates for steel plateds for paper currency. | 1809-1811 | |||
Enclosed in a letter from P.P.F. Degrand to the A.P.S.; 4 Feb. 1811. Includes printed item: "Perkins' Bank Bill Test: Consisting of Original Impressions from the Permanent Stereotype Steel Plates of Massachusetts Paper Currency...", W. & J. Gilman, Newburyport, 1809. | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thomas T. Hewson | 1810 January 21 | |||
Thomas Jefferson's acceptence of his re-election as President of the American Philsophical Society. Date Monticello, Jan. 21, 1810. | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
David B. Warden to Mahlon Dickerson, | February 10, 1810 | 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Spalding's paper on the origin of meteors; | Feb. 16, 1810 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Hare, jr., Jos. Cloud and Mahlon Dickerson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.420. For paper, see: Spalding. Concerning ...meteorites; [read] Feb. 2, 1810. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J. Vaughan, Librarian of the American Philosophical Society | March 10, 1810 | 8" x 10" | ||
Calcutta, L.S: Wm. Hunter, Secy. 1p. and end. Acknowledges certain volumes sent by the APS. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Extracts from the minutes . . . | March 23, 1810 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
relative to the Rittenhouse observatory, [Philadelphia], 3 pp. J[oh]n Vaughan. Covers the period from September 16, 1796 to February 7, 1800. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
Sergeant, Elizabeth, 1767-1836.
Elizab[e]th Sergeant and Esther Waters to the American Philosophical Society, | March 30, 1810 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. L.S. Wishes to have the deed of trust conveying Rittenhouse observatory and the ground up on which it stands to the A.P.S. cancelled, or the property re-conveyed to them. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to the Royal Society of Sciences, Copenhagen | April 7, 1810 | 5x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Draft. Forwards publication. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Lewis, C. W..
C. W. Lewis to B(enjamin) S(mith) Barton, | April 17, 1810 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Point Coupee, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses impression of coin of Asiatic manufacture, found in Louisville, Ky., by Mr. Brooks. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on accepting David Rittenhouse's observatory; | April 20, 1810 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and Jn.Vaughan. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.422. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822.
Opinion of Jared Ingersoll upon right of the American Philosophical Society to sell real estate conveyed by the devisees of David Rittenhouse, | April 20, 1810 | 7" x 7 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.D.S. Extracts from the charter of the A.P.S. upon verso. General physical description: 7" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Rob[ert] Patterson | April 24, 1810 | 4 3/4" x 7 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. "I have most heartily jointed with you in obtaining from the Am[erican] Phil[osophical] Soc[iet]y the regrant of the [Rittenhouse] observatory Lot." General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 3/8" | ||||
Godon, Sylvanus.
Specimen of paper from the mulberry accompanying S[ylvanus] Godon's communication on that subject, | May 4, 1810 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. Com. Addressed to Robert Patterson; endorsed by Thomas Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME426 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the secretary of the board of officers relative to printing the laws, | May 18, 1810 | 7 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 422. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 4, 1810 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S.: Delambre. 1p.and add., end. In French. Thanks for publications. Refers to Warden. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Silvain Godon's paper on paper manufacturing; | June 16, 1810 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S.Barton and Tho.C.James. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.422. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Moore, Thomas.
Tho[ma]s Moore to Mahlon Dickerson, | June 22, 1810 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Brooksville, [Va.], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of A.P.S.; | June 29, 1810 | 8" x 10" | ||
[London] L.S: Nichs. Carlisle. 1p. and end. Acknowledges A.P.S. Transactions, v.6,pt.2. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Letter to [ ]; | July 2, 1810 | 7 1/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
[London] A.L.S.: J.P. Auriol, secy. 2p. and end. Acknowledges Vol.6.,pt.2 of APS Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | July 5, 1810 | |||
Philadelphia, Printed L.S: Benjn. R. Morgan, secretary. 1p. and end. Acknowledges Vol.6,pt.2 of APS Transactions. | ||||
Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Connecticut Academy of Arts and Sciences to Robert Hare | July 25, 1810 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S.: Jeremiah Day, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Memoirs, I, pt. 1. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 423. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on D.B.Warden's paper on meteors; | July, 1810 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: S.Godon and Z.Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.423. For paper, see: Warden. Concerning a meteoric stone...; [read] June 15, 1810. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Society of Antiquaries of London to John Vaughan, | August 10, 1810 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Treasurer [of the A.P.S.], 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: index to Archaeologia, vols, I-XV; Archaeologia, XVI, pt. 1. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Deed of . . . to Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, | August 17, 1810 | 10 3/8" x 16 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. Copy of D.S.: Tho[mas] C. James, Secretary; Jacob Baker, Alderman. Reconveyance of Rittenhouse observatory and lot to Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters. General physical description: 10 3/8" x 16 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on G. Du Jareau's paper on perpetual motion; | Aug. 17, 1810 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Peter S. Du Ponceau, R. Patterson and James Gibson. 1p.and end. Refers to Jefferson. Cf. Minutes, p.423. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Society of Scottish Antiquaries to J[oh]n Vaughan, | September 5, 1810 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Edinburgh, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Alex[ander] Smellie, Secretary. Acknowledges receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, VI, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to invest certain funds in stock, | October 5, 1810 | 6 1/4" x 7 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, R[obert] Patterson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 424. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 15/16" | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to J. Vaughan; | Oct. 19, 1810 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Dublin, A.L.S: Hugh Hill, secretary... 1p. and end. Acknowledges Vol.6,pt.2 of APS Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Johnson, William, 1715-1774.
Letter to T.C. James | 1810 October 27 | |||
Acknowledges his election to membership in the Amerian Philosophical Society. | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of American Philosophical Society | November 1, 1810 | 7 1/4" X 9" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S: Wm. Hunter, secy. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol.6,pt.2 of APS Transactions and other journals. General physical description: 7 1/4" X 9" | ||||
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 2, 1810 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, L.S: E. Penington, Plun[ke]t F. Glentworth, Sam[uel] F. Bradford, Committee of arrangement. 1p. and add., end. Invitation to attend the annual discourse, on November 13. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J. Vaughan, librarian of American Philosophical Society | December 6, 1810 | 7" x 9" | ||
Calcutta, A.L.S: Wm. Hunter, secy. 1p. and end. Acknowledges Vol.6,pt.2 of APS Transactions and other journals. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Ellicott's paper on the eclipse of the sun; | Dec. 21, 1810 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and Jn.Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.425. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thomas T. Hewson | Jan. 18, 1811 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Bur. of rolls, V.6,215-S.2,v.45,193. FILM 199 FRAME 179 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Smith, Samuel Stanhope, 1750-1819.
Sam[ue]l S[tanhope] Smith to John Vaughan, | January 29, 1811 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Princeton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of the second edition of his essay upon the varieties of mankind. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Godon, Sylvanus.
S[ylvanus] Godon to John Vaughan, [Philadelphia], | January 31, 1811 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
1 p. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to know whether it is the intention of the A.P.S. to grant its room for his next course of lectures on mineralogy. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Hewson, Thomas T..
Tho[ma]s T. Hewson to John Vaughan, | February 6, 1811 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding the use of A.P.S. room by Mr. [Sylvanus) Godon for lectures on mineralogy. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Timothy] Matlack's proposal to alter the Rittenhouse stove; | Feb. 15, 1811 | 13x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and R. Hare, jr. 2p., end. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Galvin, J..
An improved capstan for ships of war | February 15, 1811 | 1 page(s) | ||
Diagram. Deposited with the A.P.S., Feb. 15, 1811. See Minutes of that date. General physical description: 15" x 9" | ||||
Rawle, William, 1759-1836.
W[illiam] Rawle to ---- | February 23, [1811] | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia] 1 p. A.L.S. Approves the proposed changes to the classes of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Humphrey Davy to T[homas] C. James, | March 1, 1811 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., [London], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. FILM 403 FRAME 178 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Gibbs, George, 1776-1833.
George Gibbs to J[ohn] Vaughan, | March 5, [1811] | 7 3/16" x 8 15/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/16" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | March 16, 1811 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Encloses pamphlets. Suggests DeWitt Clinton as a member of the Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Lasteyrie, C. de (Charles), 1759-1849.
C[harles] P[hilibert] de Lasteyrie to the President of the A.P.S., | March 18, 1811 | 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S. his work on blue vegetable dyes. FILM199 FRAME 358 General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | March 31, 1811 | 9-1/2x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p.and end. In French. Sends the poem on astronomy by M.Gudin, and suggests he be made a member; sends copies of some of his own works. Film 403 Frame 53 General physical description: 9-1/2x7 | ||||
Bentley, William, 1759-1819.
William Bentley to John Vaughan, Salem, Mass., | April 15, 1811 | 7 5/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Hamilton, Paul.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1811 April 17 | |||
Johnson, William, Jr..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1811 April 24 | |||
Encloses $10.00 admission fee to the A.P.S.. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of a committee on a paper on a saltpetre cave (Mammoth Cave) in Kentucky, by Fred.Ridgely; | May 17, 1811 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.:Zaccheus Collins,S.Godon and Charles J.Wister. 2p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.428. For paper, see letter from Ridgely to B.Rush; March 15, 1811. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Jones, William, 1760-1831.
W[illia]m Jones to the American Philosophical Society, | May 17, 1811 | 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. William Jones of Philadelphia presents to the A.P.S. the image of the Hindu god of wisdom, sent to him by William Jones of Calcutta. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Peck, William Dandridge, 1763-1822.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of APS; | June 10, 1811 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and end. and enc. - 1p. Acknowledges seeds; encloses list of names of some of them. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And[re]w Ellicott to John Vaughan, | June 24, 1811 | 6" x 7 1/2" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Intends to communicate to the A.P.S. all astronomical and meteorological observations made in the course of his southerntrip. General physical description: 6" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the [Committee] upon a plan for organizing a committee for making researches into and collecting materials for the history of the United States, | July 5, 1811 | 7 7/8" x 13" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. Dr.D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 429. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" | ||||
Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854.
R[obert] M. Patterson to John Vaughan, | July 7, 1811 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Is sending books from Paris for Mr. Michaux, Mr. Walsh, and the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Spafford, Horatio Gates, 1778-1832.
Horatio G. Spafford to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | July 11, 1811 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Desires to know rules relating to the election of members to the A.P.S. Has "some papers which I think of offering some such association . . . " General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to John Vaughan, | July 17, 1811 | 8" x 9 11/16" | ||
St. Petersburg, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: two dictionaries and two grammars, "the best that have appeared." General physical description: 8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to John Vaughan, | July 17, 1811 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
St. Petersburg, 2 pp. L. Copy. Sends to the A.P.S.: two dictionaries and two grammars, "the best that have appeared." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | July 24, 1811 | 6 3/4" x 8" | ||
----, 1 p. Requests assistance of Mr. Vaughan in discounting a note for $400. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to ----, | August 28, 1811 | 7 11/16" x 9 3/8" | ||
St. Petersburg, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S., in the name of Professor [Frederick] Adelung, a copy of the latter's Russian dictionary and grammar. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, Secretary to the A.P.S., | September 15, 1811 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
St. Petersburg, 1 p. and endorsement. Transmits to the A.P.S. a recent publication by Gotthelf Fischer upon mineralogy. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 431, November 15, 1811. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Destutt de Tracy, Antoine Louis Claude, comte, 1754-1836.
Letter to [American philosophical society]; | Oct. 21, 1811 | 7" x 9 1/4" | ||
Paris, Oct. 21, 1811. A.L.S. 2p. an end. In French. Although he has never received notice of his nomination, he has heard from many persons and seen in Vol.6 of the Transactions of his election to membership in 1804. Expresses appreciation for honor. Presents various works. Mentions Lafayette, Cabanis, and Warden. General physical description: 7" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | October 24, 1811 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "...I have executed all your commissions and instructions. I delivered the sum of one hundred and twenty Dollars to our friend Michaux..." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
C[harles] W[illson] Peale to the [American] Philosophical Society | November 29, 1811 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Museum, Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. In order to consolidate museum, requests to be relieved of unexpired term of lease of room in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Letter to [John] Vaughan | Dec. 19, 1811 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. Introducing Correa da Serra. Hopes that the APS has received Turgot's Works which he forwarded. Film 403 Frame 54 General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Memorandum relative to old donations and communications, | 1811 | 8 1/8" x 13 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 5/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | January 16, 1812 | 4 3/4" x 8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of $55.00. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Thomas T. Hewson | Jan. 26, 1812 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Bur. of rolls,V.6,215-S.2,v.45,192. FILM 199 FRAME 180 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Note as to donation to the A.P.S., | February 7, 1812 | 5 1/4" x 8" | ||
by Joseph Anthony, of the "Original Charter of Privileges from William Penn to the People of the Province of Pennsylvania." [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 432. General physical description: 5 1/4" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed on Mr. [Charles Willson] Peale's proposal to give up the lease provided the Society can find another tenant. | February 7, 1812 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Jn. Vaughan and R. Patterson. Terms of conditional contract with Mr. [Thomas] Sully. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to wait on Mr. Joseph Anthony, | February 7, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illia]m Tilghman, Peter S. DuPonceau. In re presentation to the A.P.S. of the original charter granted by William Penn to the people of Pennsylvania, 1701. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Opinion of Peter S. Du Ponceau upon the legal right of the American Philosophical Society to lease certain rooms in Philosophical Hall to a painter for the pratice of his profession. | February 10, 1812 | 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 5 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. Affirmative opinion. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to inquire into the propriety of letting to Mr. [Thomas] Sully the vacant rooms in the Society's building . . . [Philadelphia], | February 21, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
1 p. D.S.: Jn. Vaughan, R. Patterson, Zaccheus Collins, Peter S. Duponceau. Favorable report. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication of Captain Patridge on the height of the White mountains, | February 21, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Benjamin Allen, R[obert] Patterson. Publication recommended. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[Terms of] lease to [Thomas Sully?]. | February, 1812 | 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia,] 1 p. D. Unsigned. Fragment only. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to [Thomas] Sully, | February, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 12 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], n.d., but ca. 1 p. Dr.D. Unsigned. Form of lease of roams in Philosophical Hall to Thomas Sully for a term of five years. Dates not filled in. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | March 7, 1812 | 4 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of $146.00. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Society of Antiquaries of London to John Vaughan, | March 9, 1812 | 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., Somerset Place, [London], 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Archaeologia XVI, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844.
N(icholas) Biddle to John Vaughan, | March 15, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is leaving for Lancaster, and therefore returns book. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812.
J[oel] Barlow to John Vaughan, | April 17, 1812 | 8" x 10 1/16" | ||
Paris, 2pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is forwarding to the A.P.S. "a few books & pamphlets." Thinks [Alexander] Wilson could sell a dozen copies of his American Ornithology in Paris. FILM 403 FRAME 15 General physical description: 8" x 10 1/16" | ||||
Muhlenberg, Henry, 1753-1815.
Henry Muhlenberg to John Vaughan | May 10, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Friendship with "Mr. Correa" (de Serra). Varied activities. Botanical matters. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to (John) Vaughan, | June 6, 1812 | 4 15/16" x 5 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning loan of $25 to Jane Aitken. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 5 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the board of officers to whom was referred Dr. [Benjamin Smith] Barton's memoir upon the late Jonathan B. Smith, | July 10, 1812 | 8" x 9 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 435. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | July 25, 1812 | 5" x 8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of $50.00. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | August 14, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: American medical and philosophical register, I and II. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 436. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Hamilton, Talbot.
Talbot Hamilton to Jno. Vaughan, | September 1, 1812 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. some sand and dust, "consequent upon the eruptions at the Island of St. Vincent." See Minutes, September 18, 1812, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 436. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Lowber, John C. (John Cole), 1789-1834.
Jno. C. Lowber to John Vaughan, | September 18, 1812 | 7 1/16" x 7 3/4" | ||
Treasurer of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents the A.P.S. with a copy of the Ordinances of the city of Philadelphia. General physical description: 7 1/16" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
W(illiam) Short to J(ohn) Vaughan | October 5, [1812] | |||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards catalogue (of what?) to the A.P.S. | ||||
Svin'in, Pavel Petrovich, 1788-1839.
Letter to Dr. J[ames] Mease; | Oct. 18, 1812 | |||
Phila., A.L.S. 4p., end. Sends Karamsin's Pantheon of the Russian poets for the American philosophical society; translates the description of Lomonossoff. Cf. APS minutes Nov. 6,1812. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the librarian upon papers or communications directed to be published, | November 6, 1812 | 7 7/8" X12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. D. Covers the period from December 21, 1804. Mentions "Bust of Jefferson." FILM 199 FRAME 359 General physical description: 7 7/8" X12 5/8" | ||||
Aitken, Jane, 1764-1832.
Jane Aitken to John Vaughan, | December 3, 1812 | 4 7/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests loan of $36.00. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Memorandum of papers which appear from the minutes to be in order for publication, | December 4, 1812 | 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia,?] 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Godon, Silvain, circa 1769-1840.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 11, 1812 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia prison, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Concerning work on natural history. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on J.W.'s paper on insects with additional information by B. S. Barton; | Dec. 18, 1812 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: J.Correa de Serra and Thos.T.Hewson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.438. For paper, see: J.W. Observations on the Phalaeena tinea,etc.; Nov. 1, 1812. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Royal society of Edinburgh to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | December 29, 1812 | 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Edinburgh, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Thomas Allan. Presents to the A.P.S.: Royal Society of Edinburgh, Transactions, VI. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 440. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to the President of the [American] Philosophical Society | December 29, 1812 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Is sending designated journals to the A.P.S. by the Hebe. FILM 199 FRAME 360 General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Bécourt, R. de (Regnault de), active 1808-1826.
Letter to [American philosophical society ?]; | Jan. 12, 1813 | 8" x 10" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Solicits aid for publication of certain works. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bécourt, R. de (Regnault de), active 1808-1826.
Letter to [P.S.] Du Ponceau; | Jan. 12, 1813 | 8" x 10" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. In French. Encloses letter to be forwarded to the company [APS ?]. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Melish, John, 1771-1822.
John Melish to [John] Vaughan, | February 5, 1813 | 4 7/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his Travels in the United States of America. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Benjamin Smith] Barton's paper on insects; | Feb. 19, 1813 | 7x8 | ||
D.S.: Thos. T. Hewson, Zaccheus Collins and Correa de Serra. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.439. For paper, see: Barton, B.S. Additional information...; Dec. 16, 1812. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
Jones, William.
William Johns to Jno. Vaughan, | March 22, 1813 | 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Manchester, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. The secretary of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester transmits to the A.P.S. their Memoirs, n.s., II. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Smith, Charles, 1765-1836.
Charles Smith to [John] Vaughan, | April 5, 1813 | 7 5/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to deliver to the A.P.S.: Laws of Pennsylvania, V, if it is not already in their possession. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a communication on the tuition of ladies, by the Rev. Timothy Alden, | April 16, 1813 | 7 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illia]m Staughton, Ja[me]s Abercrombie. The contents of the communication does not come "within the objects of the Society." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
New regulations ... proposed by B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton and John Redman Coxe, | May 8, 1813 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: John Redman Coxe, B[enjamin] S[mith] Barton. Five regulations listed. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/16" | ||||
Worrell, Joseph, 1757-1841.
Joseph Worrell and W[illia]m Broome to [John] Vaughan, | May 19, 1813 | 7 7/8" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. D.S. Estimate of value of certain fixtures in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of F[rancis] Nichols concerning expenses of publishing the next volume of A.P.S. Transactions | 1813 June 18 | |||
Francis Nichols' report concerning the expenses for publishing the next volume of the A.P.S. Transactions. | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | July 6, 1813 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: Royal Horticultural Society, Transactions, II, pt. 1. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 442. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Staughton, W..
W. Staughton to Revd. J(ohn) Vaughan, | July 9, 1813 | 4 3/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
----, 1 p. A.L.S. Returns books borrowed from Vaughan, thanking him for use of the same. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Higginson, Samuel.
S(amuel) Higginson to John Vaughan, | August 30, 1813 | 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Respecting Stewart's portrait of Dr. Priestley. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garçaõ.
Letter to Tho[ma]s C. James, Philadelphia; | Sept. 11, 1813 | 10x8 | ||
Rio de Janiero, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Correia da Serra, José Francesco, 1750-1823.
J. Correa de Serra to John Vaughan, | September 27, 1813 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Personal affairs. Intends to return to Philadelphia and finish paper for the A.P.S. Copy of letter printed in A.P.S. Trans.v.45, part 2, p. 126. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to report on a paper by the late Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin, | October 1, 1813 | 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
entitled "Meteorological imaginations and conjectures", Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterton, Jon[athan] Williams. Report paper as already published. FILM 54-61 FRAME 127 General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
J[ohn] C. Warren to John Vaughan, | October 6, 1813 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/16" | ||
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Dr. May, the bearer of a set of the publications of the Massachusetts Medical Society, to be presented to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/16" | ||||
Allan, Thomas, 1777-1833.
Thomas Allan to the Secretary of A.P.S., | January 18, 1814 | 7 1/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Edinburgh, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presented to the A.P.S.: Royal Society of Edinburgh, Transactions, VII. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 448. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to R. M. Patterson | Jan. 20, 1814 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges re-election as president of the A.P.S. Printed: Bergh, V.14,70. Bur. of rolls, V.6,366-S.1,v.13,249. FILM 199 FRAME 181 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of books belonging to American Philosophical Society, | January 27, 1814 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
out. [Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Charles Varle on yellow fever; | Feb. 18, 1814 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Reuben Haines, R.Patterson and Jn. Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.443-444. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | February 26, 1814 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of his Essay of consular establishments, together with various other works. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to ----, | March 1, 1814 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, III, pt. 1. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Savage, Jacob.
Jac(ob) Savage to John Vaughan, | March 3, 1814 | 7 1/2" x 10" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards two of Mr. Buckminster's sermons; will send two more by the next mail. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Fisher, Redwood, 1782-1856.
R[edwood] Fisher to John Vaughan, | March 4, 1814 | 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: James Cutbush, American artist's manual, 2 vols. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 444. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
James, Thomas C. (Thomas Chalkley), 1766-1835.
Tho[mas] C. James to John Vaughan, | March 4, 1814 | 7 15/16" x 8 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: John Burns, Principles of midwifery. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 444. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 8 15/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | March 18, 1814 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. Donates a Jefferson publication to the library. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Farrand, P..
Receipt to John Vaughan for books purchased; | March 30, 1814 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Joseph Simmons. 1p. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to cause the constitution and bye-laws of the Society to be printed, | April 1, 1814 | 6 5/8" x 7 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Jona[than] Williams, R[obert] Patterson. See Pro., "XXII, pt. 3, 445. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Joshua Humphreys' paper on a pump; | April 15, 1814 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M. Patterson, William Hembel, jr. and Jon. Williams. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.445. For paper, see letter from Joshua Humphreys to J.Vaughan, March 25, 1814. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Society of Antiquaries of London to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | May 16, 1814 | 7 1/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
Somerset Place, [London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Archaeologia, XVII. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 448. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a memoir from Mr. [Joseph] Cloud, | June 10, 1814 | 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
on the fusing temperature of metals, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, William Hembel, Jr. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
B(enjamin) H(enry) Latrobe to Jo(hn) Vaughan, | June 19, 1814 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Pittsburg, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Quarrel about Oliver Evans's engine. FILM403 FRAME2.2 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on De Bretton's paper on nervous irritability; | July 15, 1814 | 8-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: B.S. Barton, C. Wistar and Thos. T. Hewson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.447. General physical description: 8-1/2x8 | ||||
Swift, J. G. (Joseph Gardner), 1783-1865.
J[oseph] G. Swift to Thomas C. James, | July 20, 1814 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828.
DeWitt Clinton to R[obert] M. Patterson, | July 21, 1814 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
To John Gummere | 16 Aug. 1814 | |||
Letter and receipt for $10.00 dues. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Elisha] De Butts' paper on thermometers; | Aug. 20, 1814 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: Adam Seybert, B.S.Barton and Jos. Cloud. 1p.and end. Printed: Trans., n.s., vol. I, 301 ff. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
Francis, John W. (John Wakefield), 1789-1861.
John W. Francis to J[ohn] Vaughan, | September 5, 1814 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. The collections of the New York Historical Society, I and II, and a set of the Transactions of the Society for the Promotion of Useful Arts in the State of New York are to be delivered to the A.P.S. by Mr. Fisher. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Cloud's paper on fluid metals; | Oct. 7, 1814 | 6-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and Zaccheux Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.448. Printed: Trans.,n.s., vol.I, 170 ff. General physical description: 6-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Lambert's paper on the Gregorian calendar; | Oct. 7, 1814 | 4x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: John Gummere, R.M.Patterson and Jon. Williams. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.448. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Adrian's paper on the gravity of the earth; | Oct. 21, 1814 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: John Gummere, R.Patterson and R.M. Patterson 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.448. Printed: Trans., n.s., vol. I, 119 ff. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to Tho[mas] Jefferson | October 21, 1814 | 8-1/2x11 | ||
Philosophical Hall, Photostat of A.Dr. of L.S. 2p.and end. Relative to the sale of Jefferson's library to Congress. Presented by Julian P. Boyd, Feb. 1945. Original in possession of Indiana university (see Film 455 for microfilm copy). Must secure permission of Indiana university to publish. Not found in print. Typed copy. Presented by Dr. Betts,1948 For microfilm copy, see no.21 on Film 455. General physical description: 8-1/2x11 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Copy of minute | November 4, 1814 | 8 1/8" x 10 3/8" | ||
relating to application of the College of Physicians for reduction in rent of room in Philosophical Hall. 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Jno. Vaughan. Copy. Reduction in rent refused. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to consider an application of the College of Physicians for a reduction of rent, | November 4, 1814 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, J[oh]n Vaughan, Jona[than] Williams. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 448, 449. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Biddle, John Gideon, 1793-1826.
John G. Biddle to R[obert] M. Patterson, | November 10, 1814 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
Camp Dupont 1 P. and endorsement. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Gives Mr. Patterson permission ot lend his books freely. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to Robert M. Patterson | Nov. 23, 1814 | 8" x 10" | ||
Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Resigns as president of the A.P.S. Printed: Bergh, v.14,210; A.P.S. Proceedings, v.87,no.3,p.268,1943. Bur. of rolls, V.6,366-S.1,v.13,302. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Dorsey, John Syng, 1783-1818.
John S. Dorsey to R[obert] M. Patterson, | December 15, 1814 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Mills, Robert.
Rob(er)t Mills to John Vaughan, | December 16, 1814 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Desires to become a member of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Allison, N. S. (Nathaniel Stout), 1786?-1817.
N. S. Allison to John Vaughan, | December 21, 1814 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Burlington, 1 p., address and endorsements. Has not received his certificate of membership in the A.P.S., which he requests may be sent by the first safe opportunity. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Account of communications since the publication of [Transactions], | 1814 | 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||
V, [Philadelphia], ----, 3 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Persons elected members of the Am[erica]n Philos[ophical] Soc[iet]y since Jan[uar]y,1813, [Philadelphia], ----, | [1814] | 7 3/4" x 9" | ||
1 p. D. Mentions T.Jefferson in a note. FILM 199 FRAME 361 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Petition to the senate and house of representatives of Pennsylvani. | 1814 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
[ca. ?] D. 4p. Mentions B.Franklin. FILM 54-63 FRAME 142 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subscription list for [Alexander] von Humboldt's "Travels in Mexico" | 1814 | |||
Essai politique sur le royaume de las Nouvelle-Espagne. | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John Vaughan, | February 1, 1815 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. "Mr. Perkins will deliver to you a copy of the last publication of the American Academy [of Arts and Sciences]." General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to R.M. Patterson | Feb. 8, 1815 | 8" x 10" | ||
Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges letter expressing sentiments of A.P.S. on his resignation. Printed: A.P.S. Proceedings, v.22,pt.3,452. Bur. of rolls, v.6,366-S.1,v.14,15. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hazard, Ebenezer, 1744-1817.
Letter to John Vaughan | [February 16, 1815] | |||
[Philadelphia, ]. Forwards to the A.P.S. a donation of two volumes from the Massachusetts Historical Society. General physical description: 3 15/16" x 6 3/8" | ||||
Thomas, Samuel.
Lists of books and materials purchased by John Vaughan; | Feb. 21 - June 8, 1815 | |||
D. 4 leaves. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on H.M. Brackenridge's paper on the Indians; | March 3, 1815 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and Jn.Vaughan. 1p.and Cf. Minutes, p.452. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 151 ff. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution to be considered at a meeting ... to be held on 3d of march, 1815, | March 3, 1815 | 7 3/8" x 11 1/8" | ||
[Philadelpha,] 1 p. and endorsement. Pr.D. Proposed resolution repealing the twelfth fundamental law of the society thereby reducing the number of classes under which it was organized from six to four, including: physical and mathematical class; class of useful arts and improvements; historical, statistical, and economical class; and philological and literary class. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 11 1/8" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 14 Access digital object: | ||||
Palmer, George.
Receipts to John Vaughan for purchases of books; | March 9 - June 16, 1815 | |||
D.S. 11 leaves. Assorted sizes. | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to [John Vaughan] | March 27, 1815 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Is borrowing some library books. On the back is a list of books in hand of J.Vaughan; May 24, 1815. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
de Lasteyrie, Charles Philibert..
C[harles] P[hilibert] de Lasteyrie to the President of the A.P.S., | March 28, 1815 | 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his Nouveau systeme d'éducation... General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Gråberg, Jacob, 1776-1847.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | April [March 29], 1815 | 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
Genoa, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Donates copies of five of his works. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Thomas, Moses.
M(oses) Thomas to John Vaughan, | March 30, 1815 | 5" x 8" | ||
(Philadelphia), 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests copy of A.P.S. Transactions, VI. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a communication from Mr. Correa [de Serra] on the formation and nature of the soil of Kentucky, | April 21, 1815 | 4 3/4" x 7 9/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, N[athaniel] Chapman. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 9/16" | ||||
Gråberg, Jacob, 1776-1847.
J[acob] Graberg de Hemsö to the American Philosophical Society, | April, 1815 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Genoa, -- 2pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S.: copies of five of his works, listed herein. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Bradford, Thomas, 1745-1838.
Lists of books purchased by John Vaughan; | May 2 - June 21, 1815 | |||
D.S. 4 lists. | ||||
Michaux, François André, 1770-1855.
F. André Michaux to S[amu]el Bradford, | May 5, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Concerning the English edition of his work. Comments upon "the most terrible war... between France and all the powers of Europe..." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
List of books | May 24, 1815 | 8x5 | ||
A.D. 1p. On same sheet as letter from DuPonceau to J.Vaughan; March 27, 1815. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Kongelige Danske videnskabernes selskab.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | May 31, 1815 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Copenhagen, L.S.: E. Viborg. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Royal Veterinarian Society.
To the American Philosophical Society | 1815 May 31 | |||
Encloses an analysis donated to the A.P.S.. | ||||
Camper, Adriaan Gilles, 1759-1820.
Letter to the [A.P.S.]; | June 2, 1815 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Francker, A.L.S. 4p., end. In French. Sends book. Refers to Michaux and Cuvier. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to Tho(m)s T. Hewson, | June 10, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, ----, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Communication regarding fragment of an Indian vase found on Buck Mountain. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" Access digital object: | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolutions concerning the duties of the historical and literary committee, | June 16, 1815 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8". | ||
[Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsements. D. Resolutions adopted, July 21, 1815. Printed in full in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 456. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8". | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Subjects for the inquiries of the historical (and literary] committee of the [American] Philosophical Society, | June 16, 1815 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsements. Dr.D. Incomplete. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 455-457. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Gilmer, Francis Walker, 1790-1826.
Letter to John Vaughan | June 16, 1815 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Richmond, A.L.S. 2p.,add.and end. Sends overdue board bill. Correa de Serra and P.S.duPont de Nemours soon to be at Monticello. With regard to duplicates in Jefferson's library. Film 199 Frame 362 General physical description: 9-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
C. W. Short to Jno. Vaughan, | July 3, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Lexington, Ky., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introduces Mr. Dewees. Forwards old manuscript on heraldry to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Miller, Alexander J..
Alex[ander] J. Miller to John Vaughan, | July 11, 1815 | 7 13/16" x 8 5/8" | ||
Easton, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regarding proposed exchange of books and pamphlets with the Easton library. Introducing Mr. Enoch Green. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 8 5/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | July 15, 1815 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to an article entitled "A Tour to the Niagara", printed in the National Intelligencer, July 11, 1815. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Walckenaer, C. A. (Charles Athanase), 1771-1852.
Letter to [Benjamin S.] Barton, Paris; | July 16, 1815 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Lists Italian titles of works pertaining to the Americas. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Croker's paper on motion; | July 21, 1815 | 4-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M. Patterson and William Hembel, jr. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.456. For paper, see letter from Croker to J. Cutbush; July 1, 1814. On same sheet is minute of the APS historical and liter- ary committee. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | ||||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Royal Society of Edinburgh to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | July 26, 1815 | 7 13/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Edinburgh, 1p. L.S.: Thomas Allan. Presents to the A.P.S.: Royal Society of Edinburgh, Transactions, VII, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
College of Physicians, Committee of..
Committee of the College of Physicians to the President of the A.P.S., | July, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], --, 2 pp. and address. L.S.: Thos. T. Hewson, Tho. C. James. College of Physicians desire reduction of rent for room in Philosophical Hall to $20 per year. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the commitee on communication . . . relative to a species of Malaxie by W[illiam] P.C. Barton. | 1815 August 10 | |||
Report on communication by Dr. William P.C. Barton relative to a species of Malaxie. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Notice published by the historical and literary committee. . . [Philadelphia], | August 15, 1815 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illia]m Tilghman, Peter S. DuPonceau, and John Vaughan. Statement of purpose of the historical and literary committee. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 20, 1815 | 5 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Abandoned by the government, is forced to seek other means of existence; is preparing a description of Washington. Packages sent by Mr. Michaux. Film 54-63 Frame 66 Film 199 General physical description: 5 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia | Oct. 9, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Rotterdam, L.S.: C. Dale. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 9, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Rotterdam, L.S.: C. Dale. 2p. and add., end. In French. Forwards books. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to John Vaughan, | October 9, 1815 | 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Hague, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Has forwarded to the A.P.S., the Transactions of the Batavian Physical and Experimental Society. News of other learned societies and their publications. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Kungl. Svenska Vetenskapsakademien (Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences).
Letter to the A.P.S. | October 24, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Stockholm, L.S.: Swartz. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to R. M. Patterson, ----, | November 6, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding H. & L. Comm. at A.P.S. Recommends publication of MSS. in office of Secretary of State at Harrisburg. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Bradford, Mrs..
Mrs. Bradford to Peter S. DuPonceau, | November 18, 1815 | 8 1/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
Burlington, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. Per. N. Informs Mr. DuPonceau of the serious illness of her father. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia | November 25, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Batavia, L.S.: P. Wedding. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Peters, Thomas R..
Circular. | November, 1815 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. Pr. D. Historical and statistical queries regarding the state of Pennsylvania. Enclosed in letter from T(homas) R. Peters to P(eter) S. DuPonceau, ---, December 14, 1815. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to Peter S. Duponceau, | December 9, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
----, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding documents in offices of Secretary of State and Surveyor-General (at Harrisburg). General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to John Vaughan, | December 9, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests certified information concerning the appointment, objects and activities of the Historical Committee. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | December 11, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. With regard to letter from Mr. (John) Sergeant, dated (December) 9, concerning the Historical Committee, and reply thereto. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
Jos(eph) Hopkinson to Peter S. Du Ponceau | December 11, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8'' | ||
C-1 Washington, 2pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will continue to transmit copies of public documents to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8'' | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J(oh)n Vaughan to P(eter) S. Du Ponceau | December 11, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9" | ||
(Philadelphia), 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Encloses letter from Mr. (John) Sergeant. Requests that reply be written. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9" | ||||
Dearborn, Benjamin, 1754-1838.
Benj[ami]n Dearborn to James Mease, | December 14, 1815 | 8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. Extract of L. Presents to the A.P.S.: a perpetual diary "to be suspended in the room where they usually assemble." General physical description: 8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Peters, Thomas R..
T(homas) R. Peters to P(eter) S. Du Ponceau, | December 14, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
2 pp., address and endorsement. 3d. Per. L. Unsigned. Encloses printed circular containing historical and statistical queries regarding the state of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the clock in Philosophical Hall; | Dec. 15, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: James Mease and Francis Nicholls. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.459. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
The committee of history reported that agreeably to the powers invested in them by the A.P.S. they had been duly organized. . . Philadelphia, | December 15, 1815 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
1p. A.D.S. : J[oh]n Vaughan, Recording Secretary. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Peters, Thomas R..
Th(omas) R. Peters to P(eter) S. Du Ponceau, ----, | December 18, 1815 | 5" x 7 3/4" | ||
3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter of apology for interference in plans of Historical Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 5" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Bloomfield, Joseph E..
Joseph [E.] Bloomfield to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | December 20, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Burlington, 1 p. and endorsement. A. L. S. Has engaged to deposit material relative to the early history of New Jersey with the New York Historical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Morgan, Benjamin R., 1765-1840.
Benj[ami]n R. Morgan to John Vaughan, | December 29, 1815 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. several works, listed herein, relating to the state of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau, | December 29, 1815 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. List of books procured for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of publications deposited by the Philadelphia committee of defense; | 1815 | 5x8 | ||
A.D.in hand of John Vaughan. 1p. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
List of books presented to the A.P.S. | [ca. 1815] | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report relative to the formation of a historical branch of the society, made by P.S. Du Ponceau; | [1815] | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D. 1p. and end. Report of P.S. Du Ponceau. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Botta, Carlo, 1766-1837.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Jan. 10, 1816 | 9x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In Italian. Presents volume. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | January 10, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 1 p. Duplicate of L.S. Requests John Vaughan "to draw upon me for fifty pounds for the [American Philosophical Society." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Allison, W. J..
Bill of exchange to John Vaughan; | Jan. 26, 1816 | 3x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 3x8 | ||||
Monroe, James, 1758-1831.
[James] Monroe to [John] Sergeant, | January 27, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Department of State, [Washington], 1p. 3d. per. N. Informs Mr. Sergeant that A.P.S. will be furnished with designated journals and documents of the government. Enclosed in; Sergeant to DuPonceau, January 27, 1816. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | January 27, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Indicates that A.P.S. will be furnished with certain public documents. See [James] Monroe to [John] Sergeant, January 27, 1816. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred a communication from DuPont de Nemours on . . . the language of the United States | 1816 February 2 | |||
Report of te committee to whom was referred a communication from DuPont de Nemours on language of the United States. | ||||
Clymer, George, d. 1848.
George Clymer to John Vaughan, | February 6, 1816 | 7 13/16" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents listed books to Mr. Vaughan for the library of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P(eter) S. Du Ponceau to J(ohn) Vaughan, | February 10, 1816 | 5" x 7 7/8" | ||
(Philadelphia), 2pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Vaughan to assist him to obtain designated documents. List enclosed. Mentions B.Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME36 General physical description: 5" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Spafford, Horatio Gates, 1778-1832.
H. G. Spafford to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | February 10, 1816 | 8 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Albany, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. ---- Copy. 1 p. and endorsement. With regard to his "Essay on the Art of making Iron and Steel, from our native Ores." General physical description: 8 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to the purchase of fuels; | Feb. 10, 1816 - Sept. 29, 1847 | |||
D. 66 items. Various sizes. Receipts and papers related to the purchase of fuels for the A.P.S. Includes coal, coke, and wood. | ||||
Chambers, J..
J. Chambers to John Vaughan, | February 13, 1816 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards packet from Mr. Warden of Paris, containing a manuscript by M. Gregoire, which the latter desires to have printed in Philadelphia. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on the application from the College of Physicians, | February 14, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
respecting the rent of the room occupied by the College, [Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: W[illia]m Tilghman, Zaccheus Collins, W[illiam] Meredith. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 461. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853.
Mahlon Dickerson to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | February 15, 1816 | 7 15/16" x 10" | ||
Trenton, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Is "much gratified that the Philosophical society have determined to bend their attention to the history of America." General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper of N[icholas] Collin on the climate of the country about Delaware, | February 16, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. Publication in Historical Collections recommended. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Smith, Charles.
Charles Smith to William Rawle, | February 18, 1816 | 8 1/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Harrisburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Comments upon documents relating to the early history of Pennsylvania. Opinion concerning first settlement of that state. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Francis Walker] Gilmer's paper on the natural bridge; | Feb. 27, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Robt. Hare, Thomas Cooper, and Collins. 1p.and add.to John Vaughan, end. Cf. Minutes, p.461. Printed: Trans.,n.d.,vol.I,187ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Steinhauer, H..
H. Steinhauer to Jno. Vaughan, | March 2, 1816 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||
Bethlehem, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: [George Henry] Loskiel, History of the mission of the United Brethren among the Indians in North America. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Rawle, William, 1759-1836.
W(illiam) Rawle to (Peter S.) Du Ponceau | March 4, 1816 | 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Opinion upon a letter of William Penn, sent by Rawle to (John) Vaughan "a few weeks age." General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Report of Peter S. Du Ponceau to [the American Philosophical Society] | March 6, 1816 | 8 1/16" x 13 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Recommends the publication of a number of letters and documents relating to William Penn and early Pennsylvania. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 13 5/8" | ||||
Testard et Gueun L'ainé et cie.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | March 9, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Marseilles, L. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Forwards volumes from Dr. Valentin. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | March 11, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding documents of interest to the A.P.S., in possession of Miers Fisher and Deborah Logan. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Graydon, Alexander, 1752-1818.
Alex(ander) Graydon to Peter S. Du Ponceau | March 12, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Harrisburg, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Lists documents in his possession that might be of interest to the Historical Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Boileau, Nathaniel B., 1762?-1850.
N. B. Boileau to Casper [sic) Wistar, | March 13, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Harrisburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits to the A.P.S.: Smith's edition of the Laws of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on the memorial relative to the first discovery of the new genus of plants called Bartonia. | 1816 March 15 | |||
Signed by J. Correa de Serra and Zaccheus Collins. Publication not recommended. | ||||
Smith, Samuel J..
S(amuel) J. Smith to (Thomas C.) James, | March 18, 1816 | 8" x 10" | ||
Burlington, (N. J.), 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will send such historical material as may be found among his father's papers to the Historical Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Simson, John.
John Simson to John Vaughan, | March 22, 1816 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N. in 3d. per. Presents to the A.P.S.: a "specimen of the Chinese language." General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
R(edmond) Conyngham to John Vaughan, | March 25, 1816 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Lancaster, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has been working in land office and office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth upon documents of interest to the A.P.S. L-2 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Fisher, Miers, 1748-1819.
Notes of an argument respecting the old and new calendar in Pennsylvania; | March, 1816 | 13-1/2x8 | ||
[ca.]. D. 4p.and end. This was given to DuPonceau in reply to his letter from the Historical committee to Fisher; March 9, 1816. General physical description: 13-1/2x8 | ||||
Graham, William.
W(illia)m Graham to Peter S. DuPonceau, | April 2, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Chester, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Possesses documents relative to the early history of Pennsylvania which he is willing to donate to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Meade, William.
Will[ia]m Meade to [Caspar] Wistar, | April 4, [1816] | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Accompanies the presentation of his work On the origin and progress of galvanism to the A.P.S.. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Spafford, Horatio Gates, 1778-1832.
H. G. Spafford to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | April 5, 1816 | 8 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Albany, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards his paper upon "The Art of Making Iron," to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Graham, William.
W[illia]m Graham to Peter S. DuPonceau, | April 6, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Chester, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Has packed six volumes, Votes of Provincial Assembly (of Pennsylvania), to be sent to the A.P.S. See: same to same, April 2, 1816. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to the President of the [American] Philosophical Society | April 18, 1816 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: Catalogue of the library of the Antiquarian Society of London. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Letter to Caspar Wistar | 1816 April 23 | |||
Letter introduces Count Regnaud de St. Jean Angeli, who wishes to invesitgate Philadelphia institutions, including the A.P.S. and the Pennsylvania School of Medicine. | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
David Hosack to Peter S. DuPonceau, | April 25, 1816 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. New York Historical Society offers to exchange communications with the Historical Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833 – 1901.
Ben(jamin) Harrison to Mrs. E.C.Izard, | April 28, 1816 | 8 1/8" x 9-3/4" | ||
Berkley, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to William Byrd papers at Westover. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9-3/4" | ||||
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833 – 1901.
Benj(ami)n Harrison to Mrs. (E. C.) Izard, | April 28, 1816 | 8 1/2" x 12" | ||
Berkley, 1 p. and endorsement. Copy. with regard to the William Byrd papers at Westover. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 12" | ||||
Pitkin, Timothy, 1766-1847.
[Timothy] Pitkin to [John] Vaughan, | April 30, 1816 | 4 15/16" x 7 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L. in 3d. per. Presents to the A.P.S., his Statistical view of the commerce of the U.S. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Graham, John, 1774-1820.
Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau; | May 4, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Forwards copy of French manuscript on the history of Louisiana and gives history of it. Refers to Jefferson. For copy, see first pages of: La Harpe Journal… FILM199 FRAME762 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Coxe, Tench, 1755-1824.
Tench Coxe to Peter S. Du Ponceau | May 7, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
State House Square, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents "statement of the manufactures of the United States" to the Historical and Literary Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to J[ohn] Vaughan | May 7, 1816 | 8 1/4" x 13 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With respect to the arrangement of pamphlets in the A.P.S. library. See: same to same, May 24, 1816. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 3/4" | ||||
Holmes, Abiel, 1763-1837.
Abiel Holmes to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | May 8, 1816 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Cambridge, (Mass.), 3pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Mass. Hist. Soc. congratulates the A.P.S. upon the formation of the Historical and Literary Committee. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
McKean, Joseph.
Joseph McKean to (Peter S.) Du Ponceau, | May 8, 1816 | 7 5/16" x 9 3/16" | ||
H(arvard) College, A.L.S. Will be pleased to promote the wishes of the Historical and Literary Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 3/16" | ||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
Report of Committee appointed on Mr. Spafford's paper respecting the treatment of iron ores; | May 10, 1816 | 8" x 10" | ||
A.D.S: Thomas Cooper, Jos. Cloud, William Hembel, jr. 1p. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Middleton, John, Izard, 1785-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 12, 1816 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Washington Hall, A.L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Forwards dried plants requested by J.Vaughan for the APS. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Norton, Andrews, 1786-1853.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 14, 1816 | 8" x 10" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges volumes of APS Transactions for [Harvard] university. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Purchases of books and periodical for the A.P.S. Library | 1816 May 17- 1846 July | |||
Over 30 years of receipts for books and periodicals purchased for the A.P.S. Library (1816 May 17- 1846 July). | ||||
Rodney, C. A. (Caesar Augustus), 1772-1824.
C(aesar) A. Rodney to ----, | May 20, 1816 | 8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Wilmington, 4pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Will cooperate with work of Historical and Literary Committee to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon publication of [William] Byrd's journal. | 1816 May 22 | |||
Report of the committee on the publication of William Byrd's journal of the Virginia-Carolina border (May 22, 1816). | ||||
Steinhauer, H..
H. Steinhauer to Jno. Vaughan, | May 23, 1816 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Bethlehem, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [George Henry] Loskiel, History of the mission of the United Brethren among the Indians in North America. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. D[u Ponceau] to John Vaughan | May 24, 1816 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.I. Arrangement of pamphlets in the A.P.S. library. European scholars and American Indian languages. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lardner, John.
John Lardner to John Vaughan, | May 24, 1816 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Tacony, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a letter from James Logan to the sons of William Penn, dated 1728. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Miller, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Miller to John Vaughan, | May 24, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Medical repository, in fifteen volumes. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Izard, Elizabeth C. (Elizabeth Carter), ca. 1774-1826.
(Mrs.) E. C. Izard to John Vaughan, | May, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, n. d., but ca. late April or early 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses letter from Benjamin Harrison to Mrs. E. C. Izard, April 28, 1816, with regard to the William byrd papers at Westover. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Valli, Eusebio, 1762-1816.
Letter to [Thomas Jefferson;] | June 3, 1816 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 17p.and end. In Italian. Concerning yellow fever. Bur.of rolls; ser.2,vol.83,no.141. Enc.originally in letter from Valli to DuPonceau; June 28, 1816. FILM199 FRAME 722 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | June 5, 1816 | 7 11/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: Horticultural Society, Transactions, II, pt. 4. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Letter to [John] Vaughan | June 10, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. Film 403 Frame 55 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Good, John Mason, 1764-1827.
John Mason Good to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June 18, 1816 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
London, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires concerning lost parcels of books. Forwards several numbers of British Review to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Milbert, Jacques Gérard, 1766-1840.
Letter to [the A.P.S.]; | June 19, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p., end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee charged with the communication of Dr. [Thomas] Cooper, relative to the blue iron ore, | June 21, 1816 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Zaccheus Collins, R[obert] M. Patterson. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to inquire whether the Center Square house is suitable for an observatory, | June 21, 1816 | 7 5/8" x 8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: F. R. Hassler, R[obert] Patterson, R[obert] M. Patterson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 464. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | June 22, 1816 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning various books sent to Mr. Short and to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Valli, Eusebio, 1762-1816.
Letter to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau; | June 28, 1816 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
Trenton, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. In Italian. Enc. Concerning the translation of his article on yellow fever which he sent to Jefferson, for Wistar. For enc.,see: Valli to Jefferson; June 3, 1816. Film 199 Frame 712 General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
W[illiam] Short to John Vaughan | July 3, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: several volumes "more generally useful in the library of the Society than in mine." General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to [the A.P.S.], Philadelphia; | July 8, 1816 | 12x8 | ||
London, L.S.: A. B. Granville. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Observatory committee of the A.P.S. to the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia, | July 11, 1816 | 8" x 13 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Jno. Sergeant and four others. Petition for a grant of the use of the Center Square building as an astronomical observatory. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 465. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Spafford, Horatio Gates, 1778-1832.
Horatio Gates Spafford to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | July 11, 1816 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to have his paper upon iron and steel returned to him. Sends to A.P.S. library: a copy of the Gazette of New York. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
C(aspar) Wistar to J(ohn) Vaughan, | July 15, 1816 | 8 1/8" x 10" | ||
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires about certain designated books. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10" | ||||
Myddelton, W. J..
W. J. Myddelton to John Vaughan, | August 3, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to models of farm machinery deposited in A.P.S. room. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | August 8, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society for 1816, part i. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
Sketch of the plan of an ancient work, | Aug. 31, 1816 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
three miles to the south-east of Lexington (Ky.). A. sketch S. 1p. End: C. W. Short. August 31,1816. Lexington, Kentucky. Description of a fort near Lexington Kentucky. Short's description was read on 4 October 1816 to the Society's members. It was published, with a small engraving of the drawing, in the American Philosophical Society Transactions, n.s., vol. 1: pp. 310-312, plate IX, fig. 3. See Minutes of Oct. 4, 1816. Realms of Gold, 1 (2). General physical description: Pencil sketch, 8 x 9 1/2" General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Lewis Kunitz' paper on leeches; | Sept. 6, 1816 | 4x 7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end. General physical description: 4x 7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Observatory committee of the A.P.S. to the committee of the Select and Common Councils of the city of Philadelphia, | September 11, 1816 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau and four others. Statement of grants requested in re Center Square observatory. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854.
R[obert] M. Patterson to George Vaux, | September 11, 1816 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 6 pp. L. Copy. In re anonymous letter concerning objections to use of Centre Square house as an astronomical observatory. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Utzschneider, Joseph von, 1763-1840.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Sept. 17, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Bavaria, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Enc.of 2 printed sheets. In French. Sends prices of optical instruments. For enclosures, see: Broadsides,nos.362-3 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Barton, William, 1754-1817.
W(illiam) Barton to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | October 5, 1816 | 7 1/4" x 12" | ||
Lane(?), 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Personal letter. Reasons for present inability to contribute to Historical and Literary Committee of A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Delaplaine, Joseph, 1777-1824.
[Joseph] Delaplaine to John Vaughan, | October 11, 1816 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L. in 3d. per. Presents to the A.P.S., a copy of his Repository of the lives . . . of distinguished American characters. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Letter to the president of the Philosophical Society | Nov. 2, 1816 | 8" x 10" | ||
Eleutherian near Wilmington, Del., Photostat of A.Dr. of L. 1p. In French. ---- Photostat of second draft of same letter signed. 2p. and add. In French. Presents bust of Turgot by Houdon to the Society. Presented by Henry Francis du Pont, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Morris, Anthony, 1766-1860.
Letter to David B. Warden; | Nov. 24, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Geneva, Copy of L. 3p. Suggests an exchange of scientific information between the scientists of Switzerland and those of the United States, with Mr. Warden as the medium of exchange. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to du Pont de Nemours; | Dec. 6, 1816 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Photostat of L.S: Tho. C. James, secretary. 1p. and add. Acknowledges bust of Turgot by Houdon. Presented by Henry Francis du Pont, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Eugenius] Nulty's paper on a paper by Rittenhouse; | Dec. 6, 1816 | 4-1/2x5 | ||
D.S.: R.M. Patterson and John G. Biddle. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.467. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 395 ff. FILM 403 FRAME 163 General physical description: 4-1/2x5 | ||||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau, | December 16, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Department of State, [Washington], 2 pp. A.L.S. Has set apart for the A.P.S. a copy of the new edition of the Laws of the United States, and a set of congressional documents. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Richard Rush to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau, | December 16, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. A complete set of the new edition of the Laws of the United States to be set apart for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Ramirez, Alexander, 1777-1821.
Letter to the president of the Philosophical; | Dec. 18, 1816 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Havanna, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Sends eulogium on Dr. [Eusebio] Valli who died of yellow fever. The Royal society of Havana has erected a monument in his honor. Cf. Minutes Feb. 21, 1817. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to du Pont de Nemours | Dec. 23, 1816 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. Encloses acknowledgment from the Society for the bust of Turgot by Houdon. Presented by Henry Francis du Pont, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Mansfield, Jared, 1759-1830.
Jared Mansfield to John Vaughan, | December 28, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
West Point, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Due to pressure of work finds it imposible to prepare "any thing worthy of publication" for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
John Conrad & Co..
List of books purchased by John Vaughan; | 1816 | 9x6 | ||
D.S.: A.B.Murray. 1p.and end. General physical description: 9x6 | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). City Council.
An ordinance granting to the American Philosophical Society the use of certain parts of the public building in the centre square for the purpose of an astronomical observatory, | 1816 (?) | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 2 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Isaiah Thomas to Thomas T. Hewson | January 8, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Isaiah Thomas to John Vaughan | January 8, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledge receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Holmes, Abiel, 1763-1837.
Abiel Holmes to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | January 13, 1817 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Cambridge, (Mass.), 3pp., address and endorsement, A.L.S. Returns thanks for election to A.P.S. Prince collection acquired by the Massachusetts Historical society. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Holmes, Abiel, 1763-1837.
Abiel Holmes to Thomas T. Hewson, | January 13, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.], 1 p. and endorsement. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Holmes, Abiel, 1763-1837.
A[biel] Holmes to John Vaughan, | January 14, 1817 | 8 1/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.], 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Has paid admission fee required of new members of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to Prof. Pictet; | Jan. 20, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, Copy of L.S. 1p. and add. Addressed to the Secretary of the American philosophical society. Is pleased to act as the channel for the exchange of scientific and literary correspondence between Geneva and the United States. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Richard Rush to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau, | January 22, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Ewing, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Ewing and Geo[rge] Vaux to the A.P.S., | January 24, 1817 | 6 5/8" x 81/8" | ||
Athenaeum, [Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Application, in name of Athenaeum, for rental of rooms in Philosophical Hall "at present occupied by Mr. Sully." General physical description: 6 5/8" x 81/8" | ||||
Holmes, Abiel, 1763-1837.
A[biel] Holmes to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau, | January 31, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.], 1 p. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Massachusetts Historical Society, Collections, X. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of members of the American Philosophical Society elected since 1809, | January 1817 | 9 5/8" x 14 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A list of A.P.S. members elected since 1809, including their location and the month and year of their election. General physical description: 9 5/8" x 14 5/8" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to Tho[ma]s C. James, | February 1, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses a letter to Professor Pictet of Geneva, concerning the exchange of publications between the A.P.S. and European learned societies. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
The committee of the Athenaeum to the committee of the American Philosophical Society, | Feb. 6, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Phila., 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Geo: Vaux. Athenaeum offers to take that part of Philosophical Hall "now in tenure of Mr. Sully..." Not accepted. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on P.A.Browne's piston; | Feb. 7, 1817 | 8x8 | ||
D.S.: S.Colhoun and R.Patterson. 1p., end. and add. Cf. Minutes: p.469. General physical description: 8x8 | ||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
Thomas Cooper to the members of the [American] Philosophical Society, | February 7, 1817 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
---, 1p. and endorsement. 3d. per A.D.S. Desires to occupy rooms in Philosophical Hall now occupied by Mr. Sully, for rent of $600 per year. Not accepted. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Richard Rush to W. P. C. Barton, | February 16, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Washington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Richard Rush to John Vaughan, | February 16, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Washington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Encloses dues. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Rawle, William, 1759-1836.
Opinion of...on the Magellanic fund | February 17, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illiam] Rawle. Legal opinion on the subject of the fund, and on the power of the American Philosophical Society in respect to it. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipt to John Vaughan for payment for a set of mint or money weights of Germany. | 1817 February 17 | |||
Receipt to John Vaughan for $10.00 for payment he made for a set of money weights of Germany. | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan | Feb. 18, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Worcester,Mass., A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges APS Transactions for the American antiquarian society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Burnside, Samuel M'Gregore, 1783-1850.
Letter to Peter Du Ponceau; | Feb. 21, 1817 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Worcester, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges A.P.S. Transactions presented to the A[merican] a[ntiquarian] society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
New-York Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 6, 1817 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: G.Gibbs. 2p.and add.,end. Asks for minerals and fossils. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Curson, Samuel.
Letter to Caspar Wistar, Philadelphia; | March 26, 1817 | 10x8 11-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Havana, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end.and enc. of 4p. Forwards barometrical observations of Peru; explains use of his barometer. For observation, see: 551.2:M56, No.XIII. General physical description: 10x8 11-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Gibson, John Bannister, 1780-1853.
John Gibson to John Vaughan, | March 28, 1817 | 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning the authorship of a manuscript Chinese and Latin dictionary presented in 1810. See 495.13:G48. Glemona...Dictionarium...for item. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Ramirez, Alexander.
Alex(ander) Ramirez to John Vaughan, | March 28, 1817 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
Havana, 3 pp. A.L.S. Returns thanks for election to A.P.S. Promises to forward various South American journals and books. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Morrison, Robert.
R[obert] Morrison to B. C. Wilcocks, | March 29, 1817 | 7 1/16" x 8 11/16" | ||
----, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents a "small work" to Mr. Wilcocks, to send to the [A.P.S.] library. General physical description: 7 1/16" x 8 11/16" | ||||
Smith, J. A..
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 1817 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Letter from J. A. Smith that accompanies a copy of Mr. Barton's History of Pennsylvania that he is lending to the A.P.S. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to Caspar Wistar | April 4, 1817 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Proposes for membership in the A.P.S.: J. Peter Frank; Joseph, Baron de Sonnenfels; and Joseph de Hammer. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 14, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
[London] A.L.S: W[illia]m Maltby, principal librarian. 1p. and end. Acknowledges present of a "Statistical View of the Commerce of the United States of America...". General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to freight charges, Part I | 1817 April 30 - November 15, 1839 | |||
Receipts and papers relating to freight charges. See also: American Philosophical Society, Papers pertaining to freight charges, Part II, 1839 December 4 - 1847 November 22. | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | May 4, 1817 | 12x8 | ||
Brussels, L.S.: Repelaer von Drill. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Isaiah Thomas to J[ohn] Vaughan | May 13, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Worcester, Mass., 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of $10 from A.P.S. as adjustment of overpaid dues. Unable to obtain copy of Winthrop's Journal. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Vaux, Roberts, 1786-1836.
Roberts Vaux to John Vaughan, | May 14, 1817 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: the memoirs of the lives of Benezet, Say, and Sandiford. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Henry] Steinhauer's paper on phytolites; | May 15, 1817 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Thomas Cooper, Zaccheus Collins and William Maclure. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.471. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I,265ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred Mr. Maclure's paper on the geology of the United States, | May 22, 1817 | 8" x 13 3/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Thomas Cooper, Zaccheus Collins, Caspar Wistar. Publication recommended. General physical description: 8" x 13 3/16" | ||||
Mansfield, Jared, 1759-1830.
Jared Mansfield to John Vaughan, | May 26, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
West Point, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Intends to communicate a paper to the A.P.S., sooner or later, "I cannot say when, God sparing my life." General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846.
D[aniel] Parker to James Cutbush, | June 11, 1817 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Washington, D. C.], 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Shall transmit by the next mail, a collection of army registers, laws, and regulations. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Meade, William.
W[illiam] Meade to John Vaughan, | June 12, 1817 | 4 7/8" x 7 13/16" | ||
Bristol, Pa., 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a work on the springs of Bristol. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 13/16" | ||||
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846.
D[aniel] Parker to James Cutbush, | June 14, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S. several original manuscript journals of the army---including those of Pike and Hunter. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Peter Stephen] DuPonceau's paper on phonology; | June 18, 1817 | 8x9-1/2 | ||
D.S.: W.Rawle, C.J. Ingersoll and S.Colhoun. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.472. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 228 ff. General physical description: 8x9-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [John Syng] Dorsey's paper on a tumor; | June 20, 1817 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: Thos. T. Hewson and R.M. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.472. Printed: APS. Trans., n.s., vol. I, 298 ff. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Cutbush, James, 1788-1823.
Ja[me]s Cutbush to John Vaughan, | July 3, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Concerning [Daniel] Parker's donation of the journals of Pike, Hunter, and Andrew Ellicott. Also a file of the Quebec Mercury for the year 1814. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Parke, Thomas, 1749-1835.
Thomas Parke to Jno. Vaughan, | July 12, 1817 | 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Tenders his resignation from membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Hassler's paper on pyrometrical experiments; | July 18, 1817 | 7x7 | ||
D.S.: Jn.Vaughan and R.M.Patterson. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.472. On same sheet are reports of committees on papers by Cooper and Patterson;same date. Printed: Trans. n.s.,vol.I,210 ff. General physical description: 7x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Patterson on astronomical observations; | July 18, 1817 | 7x7 | ||
D.S.: Frederic Beasley and R.M. Patterson. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.472. On same page as reports from committees on papers by Hassler and Cooper, same date. General physical description: 7x7 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Thomas Cooper's paper on bleaching; | July 18, 1817 | 7x7 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson. Cf. Minutes, p.472. On same page as reports of committees on papers by Hassler and Patterson;same date Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 319 ff. General physical description: 7x7 | ||||
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846.
D[aniel] Parker to J[ames] Cutbush, | July 26, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Washington, D. C.] 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards "a more perfect volume of army records than the one heretofore sent," the return of which is requested. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Booth, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Booth to Rob[ert] Ralston, | August 9, 1817 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
London, 2pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. The British and Foreign Bible Society forwards a number of Bibles and reports to the A.P.S. List enclosed. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to Thomas T. Hewson; | Aug. 15, 1817 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S.: Joseph Sabine, secretary. 2p. and add. Sends Transactions of the Society via William Vaughan. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Botta, Carlo, 1766-1837.
Carlo Botta to [Robert M.] Patterson, | August 19, 1817 | 7 5/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. A.L.S. (In Italian.) ---. Eng. trans. 1 p. and endorsement. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma as a member of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846.
D[aniel] Parker to John Vaughan, | August 28, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 3 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning the army records and military laws presented to the A.P.S., the last two volumes of which are enclosed. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to Tho[ma]s [T.] Hewson | September 5, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits to the A.P.S.: recent Transactions of the [Royal] Horticultural Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication from Joseph White on a new system of philosophy | September 19, 1817 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, Zaccheus Collins, Benj[ami]n R. Morgan. Report against publication. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Books returned by Peter S. Du Ponceau and sent to the hall [of the American Philosophical Society. Philadelphia] | September 19, 1817 | 8" x 12 7/8" | ||
2 pp. D. Lists forty-eight books. General physical description: 8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862.
C[harles] J. Ingersoll to John Vaughan, | September 27, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of B. Wilcocks: Dialogues in the Chinese languages, with translation. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Tilghman, William.
W[illia]m Tilghman to John Vaughan, | October 1, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Chambersburg, 2 pp. A.L.S. Concerning fossil stones presented to A.P.S. by George Chambers. See Minutes, November 21, 1817, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 475. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Nathaniel] Chapman's paper on the foetus; | Oct. 3, 1817 | 6x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: C.Wistar and Thos. T. Hewson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.473. General physical description: 6x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by [Nicholas] Collin on the climate of Pennsylvania as taken from the records of the Swedish church; | Oct. 15, 1817 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: C.Wistar and Peter S.DuPonceau. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.474. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 340 ff. For paper, see letter from Collin to the President of the APS; Jan. 18, 1793. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Conrad, Solomon White, 1779-1831.
Solomon W. Conrad to the American Philosophical Society, | November 7, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents specimen of petrified wood to A.P.S. See Minutes, November 7, 1817, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 474. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Steinhauer, H..
H. Steinhauer to John Vaughan, | November 10, 1817 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Bethlehem, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of the second edition of [John] Stackhouse, Nereis Britannica. . . General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Robert] Patterson's paper on ship pumps; | Nov. 21, 1817 | 4x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Owen [Eugenius?] Nulty, R.M.Patterson and Reuben Haines. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.475. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 367 ff. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Robert] Adrine's paper on the diameter of the earth; | Nov. 21, 1817 | 6x7-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and E.Nulty. 1p.and end Cf. Minutes, p.475. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,vol.I, 353 ff. General physical description: 6x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on the communication of Thomas Say on the genus Cicindella, | November 21, 1817 | 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
(Philadelphia), 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: C. A. Lesueur, Zaccheus Collins, Thomas Nuttall. Reported for publication. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to John Vaughan, | November 23, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Burlington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards books to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Mansfield, Jared, 1759-1830.
Jared mansfield to John Vaughan, Librarian of the A.P.S., | November 24, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
West Point, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. will subscribe to the new series of A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Chambers, George, 1786-1866.
George Chambers to John Vaughan, | December 2, 1817 | 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" | ||
Chambersburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards certain bones requested by John Vaughan for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to J(ohn) Vaughan | December 13, 1817 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Returns (Peter Simon) Pallas's Comparative Vocabulary, I, to Vaughan. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. D[u Ponceau] to John Vaughan | December 13, 1817 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.I. Sending the proper title and description of a Russian vocabulary, the same to be given in the catalogue and list of donations to the Society. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to Caspar Wistar | December 14, 1817 | 8" x 9" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Proposes for membership in the A.P.S.: Frederick Adelung, of St. Petersburg. General physical description: 8" x 9" | ||||
Relf, W..
W. Relf to John Vaughan, | December 18, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Settles his debts with John Vaughan, including arrears due to A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Bogert, G. G..
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 20, 1817 | 8x9-1/2 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p.,add.and end. Enc. Encloses material concerning mammoth fossil. For enclosures, see letters from: L. MacNaly to G.G. Bogart; May 28,1817; and Molyneux to Archbishop of Ireland; [ca.1815?] General physical description: 8x9-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the historical and literary committee upon donations from Dr. and Mrs. Logan, | December 31, 1817 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D. List of manuscripts presented to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to receive proposals for the lease of the rooms not occupied by the society; | 1817 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
[ca.]. D.S: J[oh]n Vaughan and R[ober]t Patterson. 1p. Refers to Thomas Cooper and Thomas Sully. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee appointed to receive proposals for the lease of the rooms not occupied by the society | 1818 January 5 - 1819 October 27 | |||
Report of the Committee assigned to receive proposals for leasing the rooms not occupied by the society. | ||||
Mercer, Charles Fenton, 1778-1858.
C(harles) F. Mercer to John Vaughan, | January 8, 1818 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Congress Hall, Washington, 3 pp., address and endorsement. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to [Caspar] Wistar | January 9, 1818 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Hall of the Society, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends copy of resolution to be communicated to city council in re Centre Square observatory. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Report of the historical and literary committee to the A.P.S. . | 1818 January 9 | |||
Report read January 9, 1818. | ||||
Garnett, John, 1748 or 51-1820.
John Garnet to John Vaughan, | January 11, 1818 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Brunswick, N. J., 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Various donations to the A.P.S. Discussion of scientific work and scientific books. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Murray, George.
Geo(rge) Murray to John Vaughan, | January 15, 1818 | 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will present entire set of Cyclopaedia to A.P.S. upon completion of same. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
J(oseph) Hopkinson to John Vaughan, | January 18, 1818 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Washington, 1p., address and endorsement. Wishes to subscribe to A.P.S. Transactions. Has received cask of wine for which he will remit money. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821.
Jason Chamberlain to Peter s. DuPonceau, | January 27, 1818 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Jackson County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1 p. A.L.S. Latitude of towns of St. Louis and Cape Girardeau. Encloses biography of Charles Lucas. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). City Council.
Lease: City of Philadelphia to the American Philosophical Society, | January 29, 1818 | 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia,] 3 pp. Dr.D. Preliminary draft of lease of Centre Square building for an astronomical observatory. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). City Council.
Lease: City of Philadelphia to the American Philosophical Society, | January 29, 1818 | 10" x 16 3/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Lease of Centre Square building for an astronomical observatory. General physical description: 10" x 16 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to the select and common councils of Philadelphia, | January, 1818 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, --, 1 p. Dr.D. Resolution of thanks for lease of Centre Square building for astronomical observatory. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Montgomery, John C..
John C. Montgomery to John Vaughan, | February 2, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates minerals to A.P.S. See Minutes, February 6, 1818, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 478. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to ----, | February 6, 1818 | 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents two specimens of minerals to the A.P.S. See Minutes, February 6, 1818, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 478. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | February 8, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
New York, 3 pp., address and endorsement. Death of Dr. [Caspar] Wistar. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to R. M. Patterson | Feb. 15, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Monticello, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election as counsellor of the A.P.S.; condolences on death of president [Caspar Wistar]. Printed: A.P.S. Proceedings, v.22,pt3,479;v.87,no.3,269. FILM 199 FRAME 184 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Garnett, John, 1748 or 51-1820.
J[ohn] Garnett to John Vaughan, | February 16, 1818 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
New Brunswick, [N. J.], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning some mathematical books forwarded to the A.P.S., and others offered for sale.s General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Thornton, William (1759-1828).
William Thornton to John Vaughan | February 16, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Washington, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Proposes Josiah Meigs for membership in the A.P.S. Desires the honorary degree of LL.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Vaux, George.
Ewing, Samuel.
Sam[ue]l Ewing and Geo[rge] Vaux to the A.P.S., | February 18, 1818 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. L.S. Committee of Athenaeum requests A.P.S. to approve their contract with Mr. Sully regarding the lease of two rooms in Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Vice-Presidents, Secretary, and Librarian of the A.P.S. to William Findley, | February 20, 1818 | 4" x 6 5/8" | ||
Governor of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 2 pp. Dr.D. Unsigned Forward memorial to Senate and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 4" x 6 5/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | February 20, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has prepared a bill for presentation to the state legislature, a draft of which is enclosed for examination. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872.
Tho[mas] Sully to John Vaughan, | February 20, 1818 | 7 15/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Wishes to obtain permission to let two lower front rooms in Philosophical Hall to the Athenaeum. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Committee of the American Philosophical Society to the city members of the state legislature, | February 23, 1818 | 8 1/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
3 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. Draft of petition for financial aid. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee for admitting the Athenaeum into the building of the A.P.S., | February 27, 1818 | 6 3/8" x 8 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, S[amuel] Colhoun, William P. C. Barton. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 479, 480. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Smith, John Spear, d. 1866.
John Spear Smith to John Vaughan, | March 3, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
Baltimore, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires concerning a case of books sent to John Vaughan by Mr. Michaux. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | March 13, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
Point Breeze, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Could not meet with the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Earle, Edward, 1760?-1847?.
Edw(ard) Earle to the A.P.S., | March 14, 1818 | 8 1/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
----, 1p. A.L.S. Wishes to be appointed publisher of Chief Justice Tilghman's Eulogium on Dr. Wistar. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Drake's geological memoir; | March 19, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Zaccheus Collins and Thos.Nuttall. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, P.480. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Copy of application from committee of A.P.S. to the U. S. government for astronomical instruments, | April 3, 1818 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D.S.: R[obert] Patterson and four others. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
John Vaughan to John Sergeant and Jos[eph] Hopkinson | April 4, 1818 | 8 1/4" x 7 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. L. Handwriting of John Vaughan. Encloses application for astronomical instruments for Centre Square observatory. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 7 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Thomas Parke, V.P. of the College of Physicians; | April 6, 1818 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S.: Jn. Vaughan, Libn. 1p. and add. Use of the Society's hall for meetings of various institutions. Printed:APS Library Bulletin for 1950,p.202. Lingelbach. The Story of Philosophical Hall. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | April 6, 1818 | 5 1/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. May obtain some documents relating to the Paxton boys from Samuel Fisher; has received more documents from Rev. [John] Heckewelder. General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to John Vaughan, | April 6, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of request for astronomical instruments. Will do what he can to obtain them. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to John Vaughan, | April 7, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has presented application of A.P.S. for astronomical instruments to the Secretary of the Treasury. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to [Joseph Bonaparte] Comte de Survilliers | April 8, 1818 | 8-1/2x10 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards Transactions, n.s.,v.I. General physical description: 8-1/2x10 | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 9, 1818 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Lists persons desiring APS Transactions; commends appearance of last volume. Mentions Judge Cooper. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on renting room in the Hall; | April 17, 1818 | 7x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and R.M. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.481. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, | April 23, 1818 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsements. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 24, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
Point Breeze, L.S. 1p.,end.and add. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to J. E. Hall, | April 27, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. Returns thanks to Mr. Hall for proposing him for membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Bigelow, Jacob, 1786-1879.
Jacob Bigelow to John Vaughan, | April 27, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Gaston, William, 1778-1844.
Will[iam] Gaston to R[obert] M. Patterson, | April 27, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Newbern, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | April 27, 1818 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a map of the island of Sealand, published under the direction of the Royal Danish Society of Sciences. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | April 27, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., I. Shall forward a copy to the Royal Danish Society of Sciences. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822.
Josiah Meigs to John Vaughan, | April 28, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns thanks for his election to membership in "the most distinguished Literary Society in the Western Continent . . . " General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the library, | April 30, 1818 | 5 1/4" x 8 3/8" | ||
[to the American Philosophical Society], appointed to consider M. Cassin's communication on the subject of the Paris agency, [Philadelphia], April 30, 1818. 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: G[eorge] Ord. Recommend agency of M. Bertrand of Paris. General physical description: 5 1/4" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | May 4, 1818 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Wait, Thomas Baker, 1762-1830.
Tho[mas] B. Wait to John Vaughan, | May 7, 1818 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to present to the A.P.S. the State Papers of Washington's and Adams's administrations, and to add the Confidential State Papers, "up to the close of the late war." General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Parker Cleaveland to John Vaughan, | May 10, 1818 | 7 1/16" x 9 3/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Brunswick, Me., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/16" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822.
Josiah Meigs to R[obert] M. Patterson, | May 12, 1818 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to John Vaughan, | May 12, 1818 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Col. Lane will forward to the A.P.S. two specimens of the marble used in the columns of the House of Representatives. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Letter to John Vaughan, Secretary of APS | May 14, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Printed L.S: Benjn. R. Morgan, secretary. 1p. and end. Acknowledges Vol.1,n.s. of APS Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to R[obert] M. Patterson,Secretary of the A.P.S., | May 18, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, | May 18, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Encloses $10, in payment of admission fee to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
Nath[aniel] Bowditch to John Vaughan, | May 19, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Salem, [Mass.], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N. in 3d.per. Presents a pamphlet of his to the A.P.S. library. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | May 21, 1818 | |||
Philadelphia, Printed L.S: Robert H. Smith, secretary. 1p. and end. Acknowledges volume of APS Transactions. | ||||
Bigelow, Jacob, 1786-1879.
Jacob Bigelow to R[obert] M. Patterson, | May 24, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Jackson, James.
James Jackson to R[obert] M. Patterson, | May 28, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the A.P.S. Enclosed in: James Jackson to John Vaughan, May 28, 1818. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Jackson, James.
J[ames] Jackson to John Vaughan, | May 28, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning his election to membership in the A.P.S. Letter to the secretary enclosed. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Tilghman, William, 1756-1827.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 30, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Encloses a print of the Paxtang riot, sent by Charles Smith for the Committee [Historical and literary committee?]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 2, 1818 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.,add.and end. Concerning the command of his brother, Col. R.J. Meigs, among the Cherokees. Will furnish the APS with notices from the Land Office. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Wait, Thomas Baker, 1762-1830.
Tho[ma]s B. Wait to J[ohn] Vaughan, | June 3, 1818 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending to the A.P.S. four volumes of State Papers. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Izard, George, 1777-1828.
Geo[rge] Izard to John Vaughan, | June 8, 1818 | 5" x 7 3/4" | ||
Librarian of A.P.S., [Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Edmund Fry, Pantographia. General physical description: 5" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Graham, William.
W[illia]m Graham to John Vaughan, | June 17, 1818 | 6 3/4" x 8" | ||
Chester, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will loan A.P.S. original of [William] Penn's delegation of his powers to the provincial council in 1684. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Macnab, Henry Gray, 1761-1823.
Letter to [the American Philosophical Society]; | June 18, 1818 | 8-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, L.S. 3p. Forwards work on education and asks that any member write their ideas to him. General physical description: 8-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Madison, James, 1749-1812.
James Madison to (Peter S.) Du Ponceau, | June 18, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Montpellier, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Approves purpose of Historical and Literary Committee of A.P.S. Thanks DuPonceau for copy of Phonology. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Chapman, Nathaniel, 1780-1853.
Note to [John Vaughan?]; | June 19, 1818 | 8-1/2x6 | ||
A.N.S. 1p. and end. Concerning a paper by W. Currie to be read. See APS Minutes: APS Proc., vol.22, pt.3,482. General physical description: 8-1/2x6 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Philosophical society; | June 19, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, A.L.S.: Henry Heuland, foreign secretary. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges Vol.1,n.s. APS Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Norris, Joseph P. (Joseph Parker), 1763-1841.
Jose(eph) P. Norris to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | June 19, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. With regard to unnamed missing document. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Gaston, William, 1778-1844.
Will(iam) Gaston to John Vaughan, | June 26, 1818 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Newbern, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges election to membership in the A.P.S. Concerning treaty with the Tuscarora Indians, November 25, 1712. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1821 July 9 | |||
Note from William to John Vaughan, regarding copies of the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society No. 2 for 1820 and No. 1 for 1821, that he had transmitted to John as Librarian of the A.P.S.. He asked that John send an acknowledgment. | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | July 11, 1818 | 8 1/4" x 12" | ||
London. Printed letter signed: Thomas Young. For. sec. 1p. and end. Acknowledges Vol.1, n.s., APS Transactions. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the president and council of the A.P.S; | July 16, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, Printed form S: Alex. Macleay, secretary. 1p. and end. Acknowledges A.P.S. Transactions, n.s.v.1 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 17, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
Library Street, L.S. 1P. and add., end. Encloses volume. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Librarian of the A.P.S. | July 22, 1818 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Rodney, C. A. (Caesar Augustus), 1772-1824.
C(aesar) A. Rodney to P(eter) S. Du Ponceau, | August 6, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Wilmington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents silver medal commemorating Declaration of Independence of Chili to Historical and Literary Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Todd, John Payne, 1792-1858.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 6, 1818 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Mont Pellier, A.L.S. 1p. Encloses a copy of address by Mr. Madison before the Agricultural society of Albemarle. Cf. Minutes of Aug. 21, 1818. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | Aug. 7, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
Turin, L.S.: Vassalli-Eandi. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, | August 14, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Will "take care that the Society be duly supplied with sets of the Public Documents." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
G[erhard] Troost to John Vaughan, | August 14, 1818 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p. A.L.S. Donates samples of amber found at Cape Sable to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850.
J[ohn] C. Calhoun to Jno. Vaughan, | August 15, 1818 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., War Department, [Washington], 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledging the receipt of two military books, forwarded by the A.P.S. to the war department. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Cist, Jacob, 1782-1825.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 17, 1818 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Wilkesbarre, A.L.S. 3p.,and add.,end. Donates a medal of the period of George I, found on Jacob's Plains near Wilkesbarre, to the APS. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan | Aug. 27, 1818 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards thanks of the Linnean society for A.P.S. Transactions and other journals. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
McWilliam, Robert.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Sept. 8, 1818 | 9X7 10x7-3/4 | ||
London, L.S. 2p.and end. Presents copy of his publication on dry-rot. (for publication,see: 634.9:M25).----Copy. 3p.,end. Enclosed originally in: Rush to APS; Sept.14,1818. General physical description: 9X7 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Fuss, Nikolaĭ Ivanovich, 1755-1826.
Letter to Robert Patterson, secretary of American society of sciences of Philadelphia; | Sept. 12, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 12, 1818 | 9x8 | ||
St.Petersburg, L.S.: Nicolas Fuss. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Fuss, Nikolaĭ Ivanovich, 1755-1826.
Letter to Levett Harris; | Sept. 14, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, Extract of L. 2p. In French. Relative to the publications of the Academy at St. Petersburg which are to be sent to the Society at Philadelphia. Enclosed originally with letter from Harris to Vaughan. Dec. 29,1818. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Richard Rush to the Secretary of the American Philosophical Society, | September 14, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits to the A.P.S.: an essay upon the dry rot in timber, by [Robert] McWilliam. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Vaux, Roberts, 1786-1836.
Roberts Vaux to the American Philosophical Society, | September 17, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents box made from wood of Penn treaty tree to A.P.S. See Minutes, September 18, 1818, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 483. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ramsay, James B..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1818 September 25 | |||
Letter accompanying a copy of a History of United States by David Ramsay presented by James Ramsay. | ||||
Quabeck, A. L. G. , viscount de.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Sept. 29, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p.and end. Will forwards APS publications to the Bataviaasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Cooper's paper on potash and yellow fever; | Oct. 2, 1818 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: William Hembel, jr. and R.M.Patterson 1p.and end. ----Copy. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.483. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Isaiah Thomas to John Vaughan | October 6, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
Treasurer of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers for the acceptance of the A.P.S. "a file of Newspapers for the Thirty years last past, bound in 14 volumes." General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Nulty's paper on pendulums; | Oct. 16, 1818 | 8x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end, Cf.-Minutes, p.483. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., II, 466 ff. General physical description: 8x8 | ||||
Greuhm,.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 16, 1818 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. Has forwarded publication to the Berlin academy of sciences. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
Letter to Levett Harris; | Oct. 29, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
St. Petersburg, Extract of a L. 1p. In French. Relative to the receipt of Memoirs of the Russian academy from Mr. de Fuss for the Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Butrick, D. S. (Daniel Sabin), 1789-1847.
Letter to Peter [S.] Du Ponceau, Philadelphia; | Oct. 29, 1818 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Brainerd, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Enc. Encloses a verb conjugation in the Cherokee language. Concerning his hopes for making a Cherokee grammar. For enclosure, see: Butrick. Conjugation...;[Oct. 29,1818]. (see Vocabularies...Indian languages, no. 41.) General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Università di Pisa.
Letter to the Consul of the U.S. at Leghorn; | Nov. 3, 1818 | 10x8-1/2 | ||
Pisa, L.S.: Benjamin Sproni. Copy. 2p. In French. Forwards books to the APS. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the secretary of the A.P.S. | Nov. 6, 1818 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
London, Printed from filled in in ms.S: Ar[thur] Aikin, secretary. 1p. and add.end. Acknowledges vol.1, n.s. of A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/2" | ||||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John C. Warren to John Vaughan, | November 16, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to the secretary of the A.P.S; | Dec. 12, 1818 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Manchester, A.L.S: William Henry, V[ice] P[resident] 1p. and add.,and. Acknowledges Vol.1, n.s. of the A.P.S. Transactions. Manchester Society will soon offer a new volume of their Memoirs in return Cf. Minutes of April 16, 1819. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to [John Vaughan], | December 15, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, IV, pt. 1. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 29, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Memoirs of the Imperial academy of sciences of St. Petersburg for the A.P.S. Encloses extract of letter from Prof. Fuss relative to same. (For enclosure, see letter from Fuss to Harris; Sept.14, 1818) General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Kuhn, G..
Receipt to John Vaughan for purchase of books; | Dec. 30, 1818 | 10x6-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p. General physical description: 10x6-1/2 | ||||
Munsell, Luke.
L. Munsell to ----, | December 30, 1818 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1p. and endorsement. Sends "one of my Maps of the State of Kentucky" to the A.P.S. See Minutes, January 15, 1819, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 484. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan; | [1818] | 8" x 10" | ||
[ca.] A.L.S: Wm. Maltby, principal librarian. 1p. and end. Acknowledges Vol. 1 of new series of APS Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented to the American Philosophical society. . . | 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
D. 1p. and end. (In hand of P.S. Du Ponceau) General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen.
List of members | 1818 | 15 cm x 19 cm | ||
Geleerde en Andere Genootshappen. Printed membership list. Page 1 lists officers and members of the publication and museum committees. Page 2 gives a list of the 77 members of the society. Manuscript addition indicates that the document lists "committees and members in 1818." Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 22 Access digital object: | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to Robert M.(?) Patterson, | January 6, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests duplicate of memorial relative to mathematical instruments to present to the Secretary of War. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John Vaughan, | January 9, 1819 | 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||
Boston, 1 p. A.L.S. Encloses title page for Memoirs of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, IV, pt. 1. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | ||||
Högelmüller, Georg Ritter von, 1770-1826.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Jan. 20, 1819 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
Vienna, L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Jan. 20, 1819 | 11-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Brussels, L.S.: A.R.Faleg. 1p.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
A.P.S. [Donations to the Library] | January, 1819 - February, 1820 | |||
List of donations to the A.P.S. Library. | ||||
Reale Istituto lombardo di scienze e lettere.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Feb. 10, 1819 | 9x7 | ||
Milan, L.S.: Carlini. 1p. and add end. In Italian. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Reale Istituto lombardo di scienze e lettere.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Feb.10, 1819 | 13-1/2x9 | ||
Milan, L.S.: Carlini. 2p. and end. In Italian. Forwards publication. General physical description: 13-1/2x9 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to R. M. Patterson, Philadelphia | February 12, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: H. H. Wilson. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia | February 12, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
Calcutta, L.S.: H. H. Wilson. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Walsh, Robert, 1784-1859.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 15, 1819 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Forwards publications and wishes to borrow books. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Breislak, Scipion, 1748-1826.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 22, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Friendly letter. Forwards publications. Geology. Mentions T.Jefferson, Maclure and Lesueur. Contains also prospectus of Breislak's books. FILM199 FRAME 420 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Richards, A..
A. Richards to Sam(ue)l L. Mitchell, | February 23, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will find conveyance for package sent from Mexico to the A.P.S. and College of Physicians. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam(ue)l L. Mitchill to P(eter) S. Du Ponceau | February 24, 1819 | 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
New York, 4 pp. A.L.S. Thanks DuPonceau for his report on the languages of the American Indians. Remarks upon characteristics of American aborigines. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Letter to [Robert Patterson] the president of the APS; | Feb. 28, 1819 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Is sending communication on concentric spheres to the APS. For Communication, see: Symmes. On light between the sphers. (Printed catalogue) General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Schröder, Johan Henrik, 1791-1857.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Feb., 1819 | 10x8 | ||
Upsala, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
G[eorge] Turner to the President of the A.P.S., | March 1, 1819 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Cincinnati, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Enclosing communication from Captain [John Cleves] Symmes upon concentric spheres. See Communications. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Allen, John.
John Allen to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau, | March 9, 1819 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Trieste, 1 p., address and endorsement. Forwards letter from Vienna, case from Royal Imperial Institution of Milan, and packet from Mrs. Rivardi to A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Morgan, Benjamin R., 1765-1840.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1819 March 16 | |||
Acknowledges receipt of two copies of volume 1 of the Transactions of the Historical Committee of the A.P.S.. | ||||
Miller, Samuel.
Sam(ue)l Miller to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | March 22, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
Princeton, (N. J.), 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests copies of designated Indian vocabularies in possession of A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825.
Adam Seybert to John Vaughan, | April 1, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N. in 3d.per. Has ordered a copy of the Statistical Annals for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Statements to and receipts from various persons for copying papers, addressing envelopes, etc.. | 1819 April 2 - 1847 December 1 | |||
Receipts and papers from various persons charged with copying papers, addressing envelopes, etc.. | ||||
Franklin, John, 1749-1831.
John Franklin to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | April 6, 1819 | 7 1/4" x 12 1/4" | ||
Athens, Pa., 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will collect documents relative to the history of Wyoming (Pa.), and correspond with DuPonceau upon the subject. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Quabeck, A. L. G. , viscount de.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 6, 1819 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication for the Netherlands, and forwards publication to the APS. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862.
C[harles] J. Ingersoll to John Vaughan, | April 12, 1819 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of B.C. Wilcocks; some publications of Chinese literature, in translation. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vater, John Severin, 1771-1826.
[John Severin] Vater to P[eter] S. Du Ponceau, | April 12, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
Königsberg, 1 p. and endorsement. Extract of L. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | April 15, 1819 | 9x7 | ||
Bath, L.S.: Henry Lys. 1p. and end. Thanks for volumes and forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Hyde de Neuville, Jean Guillaume, baron, 1776-1857.
Letter to John Waughan [sic]; | April 20, 1819 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Thanks for publications. Offers his services in France for the APS. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Austin's paper on surveying; | May 7, 1819 | 7x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and R.M. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.486. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Barnwell's meteorological observations; | May 7, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Jos. Parrish and R.M. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.487. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vater, John Severin, 1771-1826.
John Severin Vater to the American Philosophical Society, | May 17, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 10 7/8" | ||
Königsberg, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 7/8" | ||||
Mendes da Costa, Emanuel, 1717-1791.
Letter to Ruben Haines; | May 18, 1819 | 4x6-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and add. and end. Donations to the APS. General physical description: 4x6-1/2 | ||||
Quabeck, A. L. G. , viscount de.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 19, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Encloses letter from the Netherlands foreign minister. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Stephen H. Long's report on the western waters; | May 21, 1819 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Frederick Beasley, Peter S.DuPonceau, and S. Colhoun. 3p.and add. ,end. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on William Baldwin's paper on Cyperus; | May 21, 1819 | 6x8 | ||
D.S.: J. Correa de Serra, Zaccheus Collins, and Reuben Haines. 1p. and end. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., II, 167 ff. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Capt. Hamilton's thermometrical observations; | May 21, 1819 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson and J.Vaughan. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, P.481. Printed: Trans.,n.s., vol,II, 140 ff. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | May 28, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards Russian books to DuPonceau. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | June 2, 1819 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards Reports from the Bath and West of England Society for the years 1808 to 1812 inclusive. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. D[u Ponceau] to the Collector of Customs at New York | June 3, 1819 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. Dr.L.I. Regarding books that have been sent by John Allen of Trieste to New York, for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Mitchell, David Brydie, 1766-1837.
D. B. Mitchell to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | June 8, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Creek Agency, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of Transactions of H. & L. Com., I. Congratulates DuPonceau upon his work on the languages of the American Indians. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Letter to the President of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia | June 14, 1819 | 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 2p.and add.with enc.of 1p. On broadside: Arctic Memoir; feb. 28, 1819. General physical description: 13-1/4x8-1/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Arctic memoir | 1819 February 28 | 20.5 cm x 33.5 cm | ||
Cincinati, (Ohio). "I hoped, ere this, to have been supported in my new theory of the earth by many pupils, but find that most of those who have written are inclined to oppose me..." Reproduces Symmes theory that the earth is composed of a series of concentric spheres. Illustrated: diagram of polar rings of Earth and Mars. Enclosed with a letter addressed to the president of the American Philosophical Society, June 14, 1819. Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 350 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | June 15, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, 2pp. and address. A.L.S. Suggestions as to the policy to be pursued with regard to the publication of papers of superior merit in the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the A.P.S. | 1819 June | |||
Forwards volumes of Commentationum suarum Volumina Annorum 1804-1817. | ||||
Butrick, D. S. (Daniel Sabin), 1789-1847.
Letter to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau; | July 17, 1819 | 8x7 | ||
Brainerd, A.L.S. 1p. Has received a Copy of the Transactions of the APS Hist.& Lit.Comm. Hopes the studies on the Indians will help the poor people. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
Borgnis, Giuseppe Antonio, 1781-1863.
Letter to the Philosophical society; | July 18, 1819 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Presents the first four volumes of his Traité complet de mécanique appliquée aux arts. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 22, 1819 | 8-1/2x6 | ||
Madrid, L.S.: Diego Clemencin. 3p. and end. In Spanish. Presents publications. General physical description: 8-1/2x6 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | Aug. 14, 1819 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to R. M. Patterson, Philadelphia | Aug. 17, 1819 | 9x7 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards publications from the horticultural society. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Schmidt, F..
F. Schmidt to [the American Philosophical Society], | August 18, 1819 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates samples of two new drugs from Brazil to the A.P.S. See Minutes, September 17, 1819, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 489. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Letter to Robert Patterson; | Aug. 19, 1819 | 16-1/2x10-1/2 | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Forwards newspaper clipping: "On light between the spheres." For enclosure, see: Symmes. On light between the spheres. (Printed catalogue.) General physical description: 16-1/2x10-1/2 | ||||
Gastellier, René-Georges, 1741-1821.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society; | Aug. 20, 1819 | 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Donates certain of his publications to the Society. Refers to Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME 62 General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Chapman, Josiah.
Josiah Chapman to Robert Pat(t)erson, | August 31, 1819 | 8 1/8" x 12" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Bristol, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Offers navy duck for inspection for Magellanic premium. For other letter, see letter from Chapman to Patterson; Dec. 15, 1819 (APS Archives, Record Group III.1, Manuscript Communications). General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on a medicinal extract from South America; | Sept. 17, 1819 | 5x8 | ||
[referred] D.S.: N. Chapman. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.489. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Labels from stuffed birds sent by William Jones of Calcutta from New South Wales | 1819 September 17 | |||
Labels accompanying stuffed birds from New South Wales, Australia. One of the three labels, describing a pheasant was misplaced in April, 1955. | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan | Sept. 20, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
Worcester,Mass., A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges Transactions of the Historical and literary committee; comments on Heckewelder's and DuPonceau's contributions. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
Letter to [Robert Patterson]; | Sept. 25, 1819 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Newark, N.J., A.L.S. 4p. Plans to submit papers on the survey of Coast of the U.S. for publication by the Society. (cf. A.P.S. Minutes of Oct. 1, 1819, and Transactions,n.s.v.2,1825,p.232) General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Gastellier, René-Georges, 1741-1821.
Presentation note to the APS; | Oct. 15, 1819 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
[Paris], A.N.S. 1p. and end. In French. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Concerning people to ask for primary Pennsylvania historical documents; | Nov. 3, 1819 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Presentation note to the American Philosophical Society; | Nov. 5, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
[received] N. 1p.and end. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Receipt to J[ohn] Vaughan for books; | Nov. 5, 1819 | 6-1/2x6 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 6-1/2x6 | ||||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garçaõ.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 11, 1819 | 9-1/2x 8 | ||
Rio de Janiero, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Friendly letter. Sends publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x 8 | ||||
Binns, John, 1772-1860.
John Binns to John Vaughan, | November 19, 1819 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Librarian to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his edition of the Declaration of Independence. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
J(ohn) Q(uincy) Adams to John Vaughan, | November 23, 1819 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Requests loan of specified books. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Schaeffer, F. C. (Frederick Christian), 1792-1831.
F. C. Schaeffer to Peter S. DuPonceau, | November 24, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Publications of the Royal French Academy and Institute of France in the library of the A.P.S., | December 2, 1819 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Say's paper on insects; | Dec. 3, 1819 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Nich.Collin, Zaccheus Collins and Joseph Correa de Serra. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.491. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., vol. II, 1. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1792-1864.
Franklin Bache to John Vaughan, | December 16, 1819 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents his work on chemistry. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Hyde de Neuville, Jean Guillaume, baron, 1776-1857.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan; | Dec. 21, 1819 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 2p. In French. Thanks for publication. Refers to Pedersen and Michaux. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
List of proceedings of various Italian learned societies in the Library of the A.P.S. | [ca. 1819] | |||
List of proceedings of vaious Italian learned societies in the A.P.S. Library. | ||||
Logan, Deborah Norris, 1761-1839.
Tables of contents for volumes of correspondence copied from the James Logan correspondence at Stenton; | [1819?] | 13-1/4x8 | ||
D. 17p.and end: 10p.are in hand of John Vaughan. (NOTE: These tables of contents refer to the original 4 volumes presented by Mrs Logan to the Society. Vols.I and II are now bound in Vol.I.) General physical description: 13-1/4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
A.P.S. Notice of meeting in Philosophical Hall [form] | 181- Thursday | |||
Printed notice of meeting in Philosophical Hall form. John Vaughan, Librarian. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Account with John Vaughan; | Jan. 1 - Dec. 20, 1820 | 12-3/4x10 | ||
A.D.in hand of J.Vaughan. 1p. General physical description: 12-3/4x10 | ||||
Robinson, William Davis, b. 1774.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Jan. 30, 1820 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan | Jan. 31, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Transmits the volume for 1819 of the Philosophical transactions for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to R. M. Patterson | Feb. 4, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, L.S. 1p. Transmits volume of the Transactions of the Horticultural society for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson | Feb. 10, 1820 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, L.S.: Joseph Sabine, secretary. 1p. Sends certain volumes of their Transactions via Mr. Vaughan for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred elliptic instrument offered for the Magellanic premium, | February 18, 1820 | 7 7/8" x 6 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] Patterson, R[obert] M. Patterson. Refuse to recommend elliptic instrument for the premium. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 6 15/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Lambert's new method of ascertaining longitude; | Feb. 18, 1820 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson, E. Nulty and R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.492. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a new machine; | March 3, 1820 | 6x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: G. Ord, Jn.Vaughan and Nich.Collin. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.493. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on American navy duck cloth by Joshua Chapman; | March 15, 1820 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Jn. Vaughan, Zaccheus Collins and N. Collin. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.493-494. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Hassler's papers on the geodetic survey; | March 17, 1820 | 3x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson and Jn.Vaughan. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.493. Printed: Trans.,n.s.,II, 232. General physical description: 3x8 | ||||
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823.
Jno. Heckewelder to John Vaughan, | March 18, 1820 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Bethlehem, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has prepared list of corrections and additions for his volume (on the Indians), in case a second edition be required. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Declaration that the plot of ground south of Philosophical Hall belongs to the city of Philadelphia; | March 21, 1820 | 16-1/4x10-1/4 | ||
D.S.: Robert Patterson, president, and Jn.Vaughan, Libn. 2p.and end. Copy. Enclosed originally in letter from the APS to the city commissioners of Phila.; March 21, 1820. Cf.Minutes, p.493. General physical description: 16-1/4x10-1/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to the City commissioners of Philadelphia; | March 21, 1820 | 8x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: R.Patterson, President,. and Jn. Vaughan, Lib.d& Treas. 1p. Copy, in hand of J.Vaughan. Enc. Concerning the plot of ground south of Philosophical Hall. Cf. Minutes, p.493. For enc., see: A.P.S. Declaration... March 21,1820. General physical description: 8x7-3/4 | ||||
Philadelphia. Select and common council.
Resolution concerning the lot of ground south of Philosophical Hall; | March 23, 1820 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
D. 2p. Copy. On same sheet as: Philadelphia. City commissioners to the select...council of Phila.; March 23, 1820. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Philadelphia. City commissioners.
Letter to the select and common council of Philadelphia; | March 23, 1820 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
L.S.: Matt. Randall, City Clerk. 1p. Copy. Concerning the ground south of Philosophical Hall. On same sheet is copy of: Philadelphia. Select and common councils. Resolution; March 23, 1820. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | March 31, 1820 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Presents books , listed herein, to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
[Donations to the library. Philadelphia], | March, 1820 - January, 1822 | 7 7/8" x 12 13/16" | ||
15 pp.. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 13/16" | ||||
S., A..
Letter to J. Redman Coxe; | April 14, 1820 | 10x7 | ||
Doylestown, L. 2p. and add. and end. Inquiry concerning Magellanic premium. See Minutes, May 5,1820, in Proc.,XXII, pt.3,495. For communication for premium, see: A.S. Memoir on resin obtained from... lombardy popular; Oct. 6, 1820. General physical description: 10x7 | ||||
Hyde de Neuville, Jean Guillaume, baron, 1776-1857.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | April 17, 1820 | 12-1/2x 8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications.(Raynouard's poems). General physical description: 12-1/2x 8 | ||||
Lesseps, Matthieu Maximilien Prosper, comte de, 1774-1832.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | April 20, 1820 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd.p. 1p. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Milne, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Milne to John Vaughan, | April 29, 1820 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
London, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of statement of mortality in Philadelphia. Criticism of the same. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee charged with the consideration of the letter of Robert Mcwilliam on the dry rot, | May 5, 1820 | 7 9/16" x 12 9/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 6 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Joshua Humphreys, Zaccheus Collins, William P. C. Barton. Answers to seven questions propounded by Mr. McWilliam. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 12 9/16" | ||||
Montgarny, Jean Baptiste Tite Harmand de, ca. 1790-1823.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | May 12, 1820 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and end.by J.Vaughan. In French. Forwards publications from himself, Borgnis and Dupin. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Sevry(?), J. B..
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 14, 1820 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Forwards donation from Hyde de Neuville, and asks if prior donations have been received, especially one by Michaux. Refers to Correa de Serra. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Hyde de Neuville; | May 16, 1820 | 9x7, 5x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: Jn. Vaughan. 1p. ----Draft of L. 1p. Thanks for volumes. General physical description: 9x7, 5x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Busby's paper on telescopes; | May 19, 1820 | 4x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Thomas Gilpin and R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.495. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
Note of books sent to the [American] Philosophical Society at Philadelphia... | May 20, 1820 | 8 1/4" x 12 7/8" | ||
St. Petersburg, 1p. and endorsements. D.S. (In French.) Lists 31 titles, presented January 19, 1821. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Sociedad de la Havana.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 3, 1820 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
Havana, L.S.: Alexandro Ramirez. 1p.,end. In Spanish. Forwards publication. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Albers, Johann Abraham, 1772-1821.
J[ohann] A. Albers to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | June 13, 1820 | 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Breman, 1 p. and endorsement. Translation of L. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to the president of the [American] Philosophical Society | June 17, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Transmits certain volumes of the Philosophical transactions for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Marsden, William, 1754-1836.
W[illia]m Marsden to George Ord, | June 21, 1820 | 7 7/8" x 9" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Aldenham, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of the A.P.S., | July 3, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning books purchased in London for the A.P.S. List enclosed. Valuation: £30.11.0. Endorsed as accepted. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Russell, Jonathan, 1771-1832.
Jona[than] Russell to John Vaughan, | July 10, 1820 | 8 1/8" x 10" | ||
Mendon, Mass., 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.:authentic extracts of the official records relative to the Swedish settlements in America. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Hentz's paper on alligators; | Aug. 17, 1820 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Wm.P.Dewees and James Mease. 2p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.496. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Jaeckel, Josef.
Instructions on the use of a thermometer to test gunpowder for saltpetre, etc.; | Aug. 22, 1820 | 14x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox copy of D. 26p. "Communicated to the APS. Nov. 19, 1830" Presented by the Eleutherian Mills Historical Library; Dec. 1966. Cf. printed Minutes, 606. General physical description: 14x8-1/2 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of the A.P.S., | August 23, 1820 | 8 3/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning books purchased in Paris for the A.P.S. List enclosed. Endorsed: "accepted by the Society." General physical description: 8 3/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, | September 1, 1820 | 8 1/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
Washington, 1p. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow certain books on coins. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, | September 11, 1820 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Washington, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns designated books, but wishes to borrow several others dealing with coins and money. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Cadwalader, Lambert.
L(ambert) Cadwalader to John Vaughan, | September 16, 1820 | 4 7/8" x 7 1/4" | ||
----, 1 p. A.L.S. Inquires whether any papers respecting Penn Treaty Tree are in possession of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Fuss, Nikolaĭ Ivanovich, 1755-1826.
Letter to [Robert] Patterson, secretary of A.P.S; | Sept. 16, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
St. Petersbourg, A.L.S. 2p. In French. Acknowledges receipt of Vol.1 of the Transactions of the Historical and literary committee, delivered to the Imperial academy by M. Daschkoff. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Fuss, Nikolaĭ Ivanovich, 1755-1826.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, librarian of the A.P.S; | Sept. 16, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
St. Petersbourg, A.L.S. 3p. and end. In French. Relative to publications of the Russian academy which are lacking the files of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to [the A.P.S.]; | Sept. 16, 1820 | 9x8 | ||
L.S.: Nicolas Fuss. 4p. and end. In French. Forwards publications wanted. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
S., A..
A. S. to John Vaughan, (Doylestown?), | September 19, 1820 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
1p., address and endorsement. L.Initialled. Forwards communication to A.P.S. If deemed advisable may enter same for Magellanic or extra-Magellanic premium. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
S., A..
Memoir on the resin obtained from the Lombardy poplar and its use in the arts; | Oct. 6, 1820 | 10x8 | ||
D. 11p. and end. Offered for Magellanic Premium. See Proc., XXII, pt.3,496. For letter in reference to this paper, see A.S. to J.R. Coxe; April 14, 1820. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R.M. Patterson; | Oct. 16, 1820 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
[London] L.S.: Jos. Sabine, secretary. 1p. and end. Sends certain volumes for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Oakford, I. S. (Joshua L. ?).
I. S. Oakford to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | November 8, 1820 | 5" x 8" | ||
[ca.] [Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents three Chinese maps to the A.P.S. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Lesseps, Matthieu Maximilien Prosper, comte de, 1774-1832.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 9, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 3p. and end. (Bottom of second leaf cut off) Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the library, | December 1, 1820 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
[to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau and three others. Concerning classification and location of books. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Judge Gibson's paper on geology in Pennsylvania; | Dec. 1, 1820 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: Zaccheus Collins and R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., II, 156 ff. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on letter on meteorological observations in Missouri by T.G. Bower [Mower.); | Dec. 1, 1820 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, James Mease, and Wm. P.Dewees. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.497. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of A.P.S.; | Dec. 1, 1820 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end Donations form the Swedish Royal academy of sciences sent by Jacob Berzelius. Transcribes extract from Berzelius's letter relative to investigation of the American languages and their comparison with others. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Testimonial from the American Philosophical Society for Joseph Correa de Serra | 1820 December 1 | |||
Copy of a complimentary letter to the Chevalier Correa de Serra by the President and Vice President of the A.P.S.. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Report on paper upon a varnish obtained from poplar buds, [Philadelphia] | December 15, 1820 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
3 pp. and endorsements. D.S. Zaccheus Collins, William Hembel, jr. Report of committee upon paper submitted for Extra-Magellanic premium. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 498. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Rusconi, Mauro, 1776-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 19, 1820 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Suggested prospectus for a publication of the James Logan correspondence, copied by Mrs. Deborah Norris Logan; | [1820] | 9-3/4x8 | ||
D. 6p. , end. by P. S. DuPonceau. See also James Logan Letterbooks, 3 volumes and Table of Contents for the Correspondence [A.P.S. Archives]. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum concerning purchases made through Mr. Hassler | 1820 | 7x8 | ||
[ca. ?] A.D. 1p. Refers to Michaux. General physical description: 7x8 | ||||
Botta, Carlo, 1766-1837.
Letter to the secretary of the A.P.S.; | Jan. 5, 1821 | 8" x 10" | ||
(?) A.L.S: Charles Botta. 1p. and end. In French. Presents a set of the third edition of his History of America [Storia della guerra dell'independenze...]. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia | Jan. 21, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. "Duplicate." 1p. and end. Forwards publications.from Rusconi. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John [Vaughan] | January 21, 1821 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S., in the name of Dr. Mauro Rusconi, two anatomical works. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books bought by F.A. Michaux | 1821 Feb. 2 | |||
List of books, dated Feb. 2, 1821, that were purchased by Francois Michaux for the American Philosophical Society for a sum o $3055.00. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Hentz's paper on crocodiles; | Feb. 16, 1821 | 3-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: James Mease and W.E.Horner. 1p.and end. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., II, 216 ff. General physical description: 3-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on F. R. Hassler's communication relative to the improvement of the navigation of rivers in mountainous countries, | February 16, 1821 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Adverse report. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/16" | ||||
Chazotte, Peter Stephen, ca. 1770-ca. 1849.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 23, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Sends pamphlet. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper of Mr. [F. R.] Hassler "upon a method of improving the navigation of rivers in mountainous countries," | March 2, 1821 | 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, William Strickland, James Mease. Publication not recommended. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Hassler's paper on navigation; | March 2, 1821 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
D. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.500. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to John Vaughan, | March 9, 1821 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Lesseps, Matthieu Maximilien Prosper, comte de, 1774-1832.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | March 9, 1821 | 12-1/2 x 8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards books. General physical description: 12-1/2 x 8 | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
P[arker] Cleaveland to John Vaughan, | March 23, 1821 | 4 5/8" x 7 1/8" | ||
Brunswick, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns some journals (not named) to Mr. Vaughan. General physical description: 4 5/8" x 7 1/8" | ||||
Jarvis, Samuel F. (Samuel Farmar), 1786-1851.
Sam[uel] F. Jarvis to Robert Walsh, jr., | March 31, 1821 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Young, M..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | March 31, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning shipments of government publications to the APS and to William Vaughan. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan | April 2, 1821 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
Department of State, Washington, 1 p. A.L.S. Returns books, listed herein, borrowed by the secretary of state [John Quincy Adams] "some time ago." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia | April 2, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Académie Impériale et Royale des Sciences et Belles-Lettres (Belgium).
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia | April 8, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
Brussels, L.S.: Delle(?). 1p., end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
John Quincy Adams to John Vaughan, | April 10, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Is returning the books he had borrowed. Desires a complete set of the A.P.S. Transactions for the Department of State. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Harris, Levett.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of the Philosophical society; | April 21, 1821 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Sends certain of the works of the late Count John Potocky (sic). General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to John Heckewelder | April 1821 | |||
Philadelphia, 3 pages. Document signed: R[obert] M. Patterson, Corresponding Secretary. Acknowledgment of donations to the library of the A.P.S. | ||||
Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 1, 1821 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p., end. and add. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to the A.P.S.; | May 13, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
[received] L.S.: Nicolas Fuss. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease issued to Athenaeum for rooms in Philosophical hall; | May 17, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
D.S: G. Ord, secy. 2p. and end. Seal General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Pickering, John, 1777-1846.
Jno. Pickering to Robert Walsh, jr., | May 17, 1821 | 8 3/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
Corresponding Secretary of the A.P.S., Salem, Mass., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Encloses admission fee. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Note to Mr. Walsh to notify Clem C. Biddle, etc., of election to the Society | May 20, 1821 | 5x6 | ||
A.D. 1p.and add. General physical description: 5x6 | ||||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia | May 1821 | 10x8 | ||
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: Erman. 1p. and add., end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Turpin, P. J. F. (Pierre Jean François), 1775-1840.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 21, 1821 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p., end. and add. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan | July 9, 1821 | 7 5/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Transmits to the A.P.S.: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society for 1820 and 1821. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan | July 16, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Regrets they cannot meet this evening. Concerning two Nanticoke vocabularies "in your possession." General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Jno. Cleves Symmes to the President of A.P.S., | July 18, 1821 | 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | ||
Newport, Ky., 1 p., address and endorsement. Requests that A.P.S. publicly "declare their opinion, relative to my new Planetary Theory; . . ." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" Access digital object: | ||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | July 21, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S.: Josiah Quincy, cor. sec. 1p. and add., end. Sends Pt.2 of Vol. 4 of their Memoirs. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Thomas, Isaiah, 1749-1831.
Isaiah Thomas to J[ohn] Vaughan | July 24, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/8" | ||
Librarian of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Thanks Vaughan for forwarding the Laws of Louisians to the American Antiquarian Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Chapman, Nathaniel, 1780-1853.
W(illia)m Tilghman, J(oh)n Vaughan, and N(athaniel) Chapman to Anne Patterson, | July 26, 1821 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia,1 p. and endorsement. L. Copy. Letter of condolence to Mrs. Patterson upon the death of her husband. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Say, Jean Baptiste, 1767-1832.
Letter to the president and secretary of the Philosophical society; | July 30, 1821 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. In French Donations. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Raymond, Daniel, 1786-1849.
D[aniel] Raymond to [John] Vaughan, Secretary of the A.P.S., | September 4, 1821 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: his work on political economy and three pamphlets. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Wilson, James P..
James P. Wilson to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | September 16, 1821 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of the last will and testament of the late Emperor of China. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Gardiner, Emma Jane, 1806-1845.
Letter to William Tudor; | Sept. 21, 1821 | 8x5 | ||
[presented,] A.L. 2p. and add.,end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Workman, James, d. 1832.
James Workman to Robert Walsh, jr., | September 22, 1821 | 8" x 9 5/8" | ||
New Orleans, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | Sept. 26, 1821 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the memoirs of E.P. James; | Oct. 5, 1821 | 4x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson and Thos. Nuttall. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.504. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., II, 172 ff. General physical description: 4x8 | ||||
Meigs, Josiah, 1757-1822.
Geometric exemplification of temperature, wind and weather for 1820 at Washington; | Oct. 19, 1821 | |||
[presented] D. 1p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p.505. Access digital object: | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan | November 19, 1821 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Calcutta, L.S: H[orace] H[ayman] Wilson, secretary. 1p.and add.,end. Acknowledges letter of April 12, Vol.1, n.s. of A.P.S. Transactions, a volume of Historical Transactions in the history department of the American Society and Heckewelder's Nar-rative of the Moravian Mission to the Indians from 1740-1808. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Deabbate, Gaspard.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Nov. 23, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 4p.and end. In French. Returns the Turin academy's thanks for publication and lists its holdings of the APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Università di Pisa.
Letter to Robert Walsh, Philadelphia; | Nov. 29, 1821 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Pisa, L.S.: Joseph Piazzini. 2p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Schaeffer, F. C. (Frederick Christian), 1792-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 30, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Encloses pamphlet for the A.P.S. Desires to borrow Ebeling's History of New York from the library; contemplates translating this work. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a form for meteorological tables by Meigs; | Dec. 14, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Mathew Carey, R.Patterson and Zaccheus Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.506. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Meade, William.
W(illia)m Meade to the President of the A.P.S., | December 14, 1821 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests permission to deposit his collection of minerals with the A.P.S. Refused. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 20, 1821 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p., end. and add. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Meade's request for room in Philosophical Hall; | Dec. 21, 1821 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Zaccheus Collins and G.Ord. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.507. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
R[edmond] Conyngham to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | December 27, 1821 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||
Conyngham, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: copies of historical documents relative to the Wyoming controversy. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Wetterstedt, Gustavus, comte de, -1837.
Letter to R[obert] Patterson, President of A.P.S.; | December 27, 1821 | 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
Stockholm, A.L.S. 3p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853.
M[ahlon] Dickerson to John Vaughan, | December 29, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Thinks the philosophical and historical societies should have been included in the resolution for distributing documents. Concerning customs regulations. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on appointed to consider the expediency of petitioning Congress for the abolition of the duty on the importation of books, | January 4, 1822 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, R[obert] M. Patterson. Report draught of petition for adoption. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to consider the expediency of petitioning Congress for the abolition of the duty on the importation of books, | January 4, 1822 | 8 1/2" x 13 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonoeau, R[obert] M. Patterson. Comparison of import duties in various countries. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to Robert Patterson, | January 16, 1822 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of memorial from the A.P.S., which has been presented and referred to the committee of ways and means. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Humphreys, Samuel, 1778-1846.
Samuel Humphreys to W. P. C. Barton, | January 17, 1822 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Southwark, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses information (missing) about a ship's masts. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Say, Jean Baptiste, 1767-1832.
Letter to the President and Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Jan. 20, 1822 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Presents publication to the APS. Refers to his donation of 4th edition of his treatise on political economy. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Vanuxem, Lardner, 1792-1848.
Lardner Vanuxem to George Ord, | January 20, 1822 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Columbia, S. C., 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, 1743-1824.
Report of Committee appointed to consider accommodations in Philosophical Hall for the Athenaeum; | Jan. 26, 1822 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Phila., D.S.: R. Patterson, Benjn. R. Morgan. J.E. Hall. 2p. and end. Involves quarters used by Mr. Sully. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Poletika, Petr Ivanovich, 1778-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 26, 1822 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Acknowledges election to membership in A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | Feb. 5, 1822 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Tudor, William, 1779-1830.
W[illiam] Tudor to John Vaughan, | February 13, 1822 | 7 11/16" x 9 1/2" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards two copies of a report made to the Massachusetts legislature regarding penal laws and penitentiary systems. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to J[ohn] Vaughan, | February 19, 1822 | 4 15/16" x 7 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Transmits to the A.P.S., the Transactions of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences at Copenhagen. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Stover, B..
B. Stover to Thomas M. Euen, | February 22, 1822 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a collection of political and historical tracts printed in the reign of Queen Anne. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
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 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 5 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: W[illiam] Jones, R[obert] M. Patterson, G[eorge] Ord. Adverse report. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
N(icholas) Collin to Rob(ert) Patterson, | March 1, 1822 | 6 1/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Proposes Joens Svanberg and Zacharias Nordmark for membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Poletika, Petr Ivanovich, 1778-1849.
Letter to Robert Walsh, jr., corresponding secretary of A.P.S.; | March 9, 1822 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the Committee on the Library, in re preparation of a complete catalogue. | 1822 March 14 | |||
Resolution of the Library Committee that a Complete Catalog be created of "all of the Books, Pamphlets & Manuscripts belonging to the Society." Also, it was resolved that a sum of $50.00 be allocated for the purpose. | ||||
Societas Regia Scientiarum Upsaliensis.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | March 25, 1822 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Upsala, L.S.: Pehr. Fab. Aurivillius. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Girardin, Louis Hue, 1771-1825.
L. H. Girardin to R[obert] Patterson | April 13, 1822 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Baltimore, 2 pp., address and endorsement A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Baron Larrey's pamphlet on yellow fever; | April 19, 1822 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: James Mease and Wm. P.Dewees. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.511. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on C. W. Peale's occupancy of rooms; | May 3, 1822 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Jn.Vaughan, R.Patterson and James Mease. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.511. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Haüy, René Just, 1743-1822.
Letter to Robert Walsh, Philadelphia; | May 3, 1822 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L. "Copy" 2p. and add.,end.: D.B. Warden. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to inquire into the expediency of renting the unoccupied apartments in the hall belonging to the Society, | May 14, 1822 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. D.S.: Adam Seybert, James Mease, Franklin. Bache. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
(John) Vaughan to Committee of A.P.S. | May 15, 1822 | 7 3/4" x 8" | ||
L-2 Philadelphia, 1 p. D. Unsigned. Mr. Vaughan "is willing to become the tenant of the Society for all those parts of the Building which Mr. Sully leased of the Society, exclusive of the first floor,..." General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | May 24, 1822 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Joseph Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vuillemot, Mme. Hauÿ.
Letter to D.B.Warden; | May, 1822 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
[ca.]. L. "Copy" 1p. and add. and end. In French. Concerning Haüy's publication. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Herschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), Sir, 1792-1871.
J. F. W. Herschel to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June, 1822 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
[London, ?] 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: [Royal] Astronomical Society, Transactions, I. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
United States. Dept. of State.
Letter to Fred[eric]k Beasley, Elizabethtown, N.J.; | July 5, 1822 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, Printed D. filled in in ms.S.: J.Q. Adams. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications for use by the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Horner's article on muscles; | July 19, 1822 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: James Mease and Richd. Harlan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.513. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Presentation note to the American philosophical society; | July 19, 1822 | 10x8 | ||
N. 1p.and end. In French. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825.
A list of books presented by A[dam] Seybert to the American Philosophical Society, | August 16, 1822 | 8 1/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsements. D. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Anonymous.
M. A. P. S. to [John] Vaughan, | August 20, 1822 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. A.L.S.: M. A. P. S. Complaint about restrictions on the use of the library. Criticism of library policy. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/16" | ||||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garçaõ.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Aug. 20, 1822 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Société des antiquaires de France.
Letter to the president of the A.P.S.; | Aug. 21, 1822 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Paris, L.S.: Bottin. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to Jno. Vaughan | August 24, 1822 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: Royal Society of London, Philosophical Transactions, 1822, pt. 1. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
E. B. Caldwell to John Vaughan Secretary of H. and L. Committee of A.P.S., Washington, | September 3, 1822 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
1 p. and address. A.L.S. Forwards Fifth Annual Report of the American Colonization Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Ingersoll, Charles Jared, 1782-1862.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 12, 1822 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards gift of B.C. Wilcocks. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Merrick, S. V. (Samuel Vaughan), 1801-1870.
Sam[uel] Merrick to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S. | September 24, 1822 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates a box of lava from Mount Vesuvius to the A.P.S. See Minutes, October 4, 1822, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 513. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Zollickoffer, William, 1793-1853.
William Zollickoffer to ----, | September 28, 1822 | 7 5/8" x 9 7/16" | ||
Fredericktown, Md., 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses two copies of his essay on the use of prussiate of iron, one of which is for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 7/16" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | October 4, 1822 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a letter from John Watson to S. W. Conrad, and two German works from [John Severin] Vater. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Small, Abraham, 1764?-1829.
A[braham] Small to Jno. Vaughan, | October 4, 1822 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Due to the cost, cannot undertake to print next volume of A.P.S. Transactions without a subscription for 250 copies. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 514. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Jose Bonifacio de Andrade e Silva; | Oct., 1822 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia [ca.] Draft of L. 1p. Notification of election to membership in the Society. Encloses diploma. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Small, Abraham, 1764?-1829.
Abr[aha]m Small to John Vaughan, | November 1, 1822 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. address and endorsements. A.L.S. Conditions for printing A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., II. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 514. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to ---- | November 23, 1822 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. List of books presented by the Royal Society of Antiquaries of France to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to G[eorge] Ord | November 26, 1822 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Calcutta, L.S: H[orace] H[ayman] Wilson, sec[retar]y. 1p. and add. Acknowledges letter of March 27 and plaster casts of the bones of the leg and great claw of the megalonyx. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Hentz's paper on the mocking bird; | Nov. 29, 1822 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: C.A.Lesueur and James Mease. 3p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.515. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to ----; | Nov. 30, 1822 | 10x8 | ||
L.S.: Thos. Webster. 1p.and end. Forwards publications to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to M. Willemot; | Nov., [1822] | 7-1/2x5 | ||
L.S. 1p.and add. In French. Concerning the Abbe Haüy's intended gift of the second edition of his Traite de Mineralogie to the A.P.S. For answer to this letter, see D. B. Warden to John Vaughan; Nov. 6, 1823. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | ||||
Waln, Robert, 1794-1825.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 5, 1822 | 7x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 7x5 | ||||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Dec. 6, [1822] | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Unable to attend an evening meeting of the A.P.S., Z[accheus] Collins forwards a copy of L.D. Schweinitz's Synopsis Fungorum Carolina Superioris to Librarian John Vaughan for the Library. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843.
J[oh]n Trumbull to John Vaughan | December 13, 1822 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Wolcote Huntington, who will deliver Trumbull's print of the Declaration of Independence to subscribers. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Elkendorf's cure of hernia; | Dec. 20, 1822 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Thos.T.Hewson, W.E.Horner, and Richd. Harlan. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.515. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to Robert Patterson, | December 29, 1822 | 8 1/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Cape Vincent, N. Y., 3pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests return of his manuscript on the coast survey, in order that the same may be published by the New York Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Library.
Books relative to Russia or received from Russia - from the Royal academy, | 1822 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Fred. Adelung, Dashkoff, Harris & others. D. 1p. and end. (In hand of John Vaughan ?) General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Books in possession of the American Philosophical Society from Russia, | 1822 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], ----, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Long, Stephen Harriman, 1784-1864.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | Jan. 3, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and add.,end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Plantou, Anthony.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Jan. 6, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Eyries freres & cie..
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Jan. 10, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
Le Havre, L. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications donated by Klaproth. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pederson, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan | January 31, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
P. Pederson forwards to the A.P.S. a copy of the Ephemeris of the Distances of the Four Planets Venus, Mars, Jupitar & Saturn from the Moon's Center for 1824. | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 5, 1823 | 7-1/2X4-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Forwards publication. General physical description: 7-1/2X4-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | February 8, 1823 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning the publications of various learned societies sent to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Long, Stephen Harriman, 1784-1864.
Letter to John Vaughan, | February 19, 1823 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and address. Regarding the suggested publication of a meterological register by S. H. Long and Dr. Joseph Lovell in conjuction with the A.P.S. The register is projected to cover a 5-year period. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Leeds Philosophical & Literary Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S; | Feb. 22, 1823 | 9X7-1/2 | ||
Leeds, L.S.: John Sangster. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9X7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a hydrant submitted for the Magellanic premium; | March 7, 1823 | 6x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.Patterson and R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.518. General physical description: 6x6-1/2 | ||||
Smith, Charles, 1765-1836.
Charles Smith to John Vaughan, | March 23, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/16" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. A.L.S. Presents some books to the A.P.S., in the name of Daniel Moore. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | March 28, 1823 | 9x7 | ||
London, A.L.S.: J.F.W.Herschel. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Raguet, Condy, 1784-1842.
Condy Raguet to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 8, 1823 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Consulate of the United States, Rio de Janerio, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Raguet, Condy, 1784-1842.
Condy Raguet to George Ord, Secretary of A.P.S., | April 8, 1823 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Consulate of U. S., Rio de Janeiro, [Brazil], 1 p. L. Copy. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Raguet, Condy, 1784-1842.
Condy Raguet to John Vaughan, | April 8, 1823 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Consulate of the U. S., Rio de Janeiro, [Brazil], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges letter of December 23, 1822. Conditions in Brazil. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | April 10, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning several subscriptions to different issues of the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Dearborn, Benjamin, 1754-1838.
Benjamin Dearborn to James Mease, | April 11, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
Boston, 2 pp. A.L.S. Sends a ballot box to the A.P.S., "probably different from any thing of the kind heretofore seen in Philadelphia." See Minutes, May 2, 1823, in Pro. XXII, pt. 3, 519. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the memoir accompanying the tables of meteorological observations made at Washington, | April 17, 1823 - April 18, 1824 | 8" x 13 1/8" | ||
D. C., from by Jules de Wallenstein . . . [Philadelphia], May 21, 1824. 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: William Hembel, jr., James Mease. Publication recommended. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Letter to the president [of the A.P.S.]; | April 18, 1823 | 6 1/4" x 8" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Acknowledges for Professors Svanberg and Nordmark the receipt of their diplomas of membership. They will endeavor to replace the first six volumes of the Upsala Society's Nova Acta which were lost. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
W[illia]m Darlington to R[obert] M. Patterson, | April 23, 1823 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
West Chester, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Suggests that Dr. Patterson prepare a history of the medical school at the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844.
Letter to R[obert] M. Patterson, Secretary of the A.P.S.; | April 25, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Point Breeze, A.L.S: Joseph,cte. de Survilliers. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Restrepo, José Manuel, 1781-1863.
J. Manuel Restrepo to Peter S. DuPonceau, | May 7, 1823 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Bogota, [Colombia], 1 p. L. Copy. Forwards Weekly Register of New Granada, II, and a copy of the Constitution of Colombia, to the A. P. S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Restrepo, José Manuel, 1781-1863.
J. Man[ue]l Restrepo to Peter S. DuPonceau, | May 7, 1823 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Bogota, [Colombia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In Spanish.) Forwards Weekly Register of New Granada, II, and a copy of the Constitution of Colombia, to the A. P. S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
W[illia]m Darlington to John Vaughan, Treasurer of the A.P.S., | May 10, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||
West Chester, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the A.P.S. Encloses $10 dues. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | ||||
Girardin, Louis Hue, 1771-1825.
L. H. Girardin to John Vaughan | May 12, 1823 | 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Subscribes to A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., II. In re establishment of an Academy of Science and Literature at Baltimore. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia | June 17, 1823 | 13x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770-1846.
Letter to ---- ----; | July 1, 1823 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 1p. Having been informed by M. de Poletica that the Philosophical society wishes to have a copy of his voyage round the world, sends a copy. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Poletika, Petr Ivanovich, 1778-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 2, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Forwards volume by Krusenstern. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | July 4, 1823 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a French translation of [John] Heckewelder's History of the Indians. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Zollickoffer, William, 1793-1853.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary, Philadelphia; | July 11, 1823 | 8x9-3/4 | ||
Middleburg, Md., A.L.S. 1p.and add.on broadside. Presented broadside on "Cases...prussiate of iron in dysentery." General physical description: 8x9-3/4 | ||||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to John Vaughan, | July 12, 1823 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Brussels, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S., a packet from the Department of Public Instruction. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | July 17, 1823 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning a book on the voyages of Champlain, presented to the A.P.S. by [Albert] Gallatin. Mr. Gallatin's interest in the American Indians. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to William H. Keating and John Vaughan; | July 30, 1823 | 8x4-1/2 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thos.Webster. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 8x4-1/2 | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan and W. H. Keating; | July 31, 1823 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, L.S.: W. Vaughan. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | Aug. 8, 1823 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
J. de Wallenstein to Robert Patterson, | August 12, 1823 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
President of the A.P.S., Washington, 5 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) With regard to meteorological observations made at Washington. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Klaproth, Julius von, 1783-1835.
Letter to ---- ----; | Sept. 5, 1823 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Contains also list of his works 1p. Presents many of his works. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Wilcocks, Richard.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | Sept. 16, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
Bordeaux, A.L.S. 2p., end.and add. Forwards publication. Friendly letter. Cf. Minutes, p.523. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pomeroy, Ralph Wheelock, 1792-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 8, 1823 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Lawrence, Chas. B. (Charles B.), d. 1864.
Cha[rle]s B. Lawrence to John Vaughan, | October 9, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests permission to copy the portrait of [George] Washington which belongs to the American Philosophical Society. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 522. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Schulze, Gottlob Ernst, 1761-1833.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 3, 1823 | 10x8 | ||
Göttingen, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In German. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Meredith, William, 1772-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 3, 1823 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 6, 1823 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. Refers to Lafayette. Is the answer of Warden's letter to Willemot [Nov. 1822] concerning Haüy's proposed gift to the APS. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Pederson, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Chestnut St.; | Nov. 20, 1823 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Arch St., A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee of the board of officers to whom was referred the description of a new air pump, | November 21, 1823 | 7 5/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
offered for the Magellanic premium, [Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.I.: R[obert] M. P[atterson], Secretary. Refuse to recommend premium until the instrument itself can be examined. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American Philosophical society; | Nov., 1823 | 10x8 | ||
ca. L.S.: G. Ord, Isaac Hays, and R. M. Patterson 2p. and add., end. Concerning building on to the Hall and renting additional rooms. See APS Minutes in APS Proc., v.22, pt.3, 522-523. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to consider the propriety of raising an additional story to the Society's hall, | December 5, 1823 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, William Strickland, Peter S. DuPonceau. Negative report. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the proposition of publishing [David] Zeisberger's Grammar of the Delaware Indians, | December 5, 1823 | 7 5/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsements. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Zaccheus Collins, Mathew Carey. Would gladly recommend publication, save that Grammar is too long. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | Dec. 5, 1823 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Dec. 8, 1823 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, L.S.: David Don. 1p.and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon a communication entitled, | December 17, 1823 | 7 7/8 " x 9 7/8" | ||
"Chemical examination of a specimen of soil from Clinton, New York," by William James Macneven, [Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Will[ia]m H. Keating, Zaccheus Collins, G[erhard] Troost. Publication not recommended. General physical description: 7 7/8 " x 9 7/8" | ||||
MacNeven, William James, 1763-1841.
W[illia]m J. Macneven to G[eorge] Ord | December 26, 1823 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership in A.P.S. Pays fee. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
MacNeven, William James, 1763-1841.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan | December 26, 1823 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
treasurer of A.P.S.; New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges receipt of laws and diploma of membership. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Ferussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
Baron de Ferussac to the members of the A.P.S. | January 1, 1824 | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. Cir.L. (In French.) Prospectus for periodical attempting to establish a regular international communication between "savans, l'industrie, et la librairie de diverses contrées civilisées." Signed in type: Le Directeur général du Bulletin universel des sciences et de l'industrie, with the autograph signature of Bar[on] de Férussac. Ferussac's Bulletin, as the work came to be popularly known, was published from 1824 to 1831. General physical description: 8" x 10" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 93 Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | January 12, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. L.S. Forwards sundry transactions from learned societies to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to Jules Klaproth, Paris | January 20, 1824 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and env. In French Notifies him of his election to membership in the American philosophical society. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Vaux, Roberts, 1786-1836.
Roberts Vaux to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | January 23, 1824 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.D.S. List of books presented by Mr. Vaux to the library of the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to Rob[ert] Walsh, Philadelphia | Feb. 6, 1824 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
London, L.S.: Ar. Aikin. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | February 7, 1824 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Arch Street, [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a book by J. D. Brandis, of the Danish legation. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia | Feb. 16, 1824 | 10x8 | ||
Rotterdam, L.S.: C. Dale. 1p. and add., end. Bearer: B. van Beerenstyn. Also contains bearer's card. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Meade, William.
Will[iam] Meade to the President of the A.P.S., | Feb. 20, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Resignation from membership in A. P. S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Coxe, Charles D..
C. D. Coxe to John Vaughan, | March 10, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Necessity of retaining Turkish dictionary to refresh his knowledge of the language while on route to the Near East. Hopes to render some service to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Zollickoffer, William, 1793-1853.
Letter to the President of the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia; | March 12, 1824 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Middleburg, Md., A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Presents his broadside on Euphorbia Hypericifolia to the Society. On same sheet is broadside: Zollickoffer.Remarks on the Euphorbia Hypericifolia [1824]. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Seybert's paper on chrysoberyls; | March 15, 1824 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: Franklin Bache, Robt.Hare, and R.M. Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.526. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., II, 116 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Schumacher, Heinrich Christian, 1780-1850.
Letter to ---- ----; | March 18, 1824 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Altona, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the American philosophical society; presents works. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the motion respecting the publication of the Transactions in octavo form, | March 19, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Mathew Carey, G[eorge] Ord. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to printing expenses (APS publications, cards, notices, etc.); | March 26, 1824 - July 20, 1847 | |||
D. 61 items. Various sizes. Papers and receipts related to A.P.S. printing expenses. | ||||
Harby, Isaac, 1788-1828.
Isaac Harby to [Robert] Patterson, | March 27, 1824 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
President of A.P.S., Charleston, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. The private secretary to the governor of South Carolina transmits a map of the state to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Plans with regard to the publications of the American Philosophical Society, | April 4, 1824 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp, Pr.D.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lawrence, Chas. B. (Charles B.), d. 1864.
Receipt to the A.P.S. for the George Washington portrait; | April 4, 1824 | 4x9 | ||
D.S. 1p. General physical description: 4x9 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the library; | April 5, 1824 | 10x9 | ||
D.S.: R. Patterson, Clement C. Biddle, and G. Ord. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.528. General physical description: 10x9 | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Statement of account with John Vaughan for the American Philosophical society; | April 8, 1824 | 6-1/2x5-1/2 and 14x5 | ||
A.D. 2p.and end. Receipted by H.Monell for M.& H.Thomas. General physical description: 6-1/2x5-1/2 and 14x5 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on air-pump submitted for the Magellanic premium; | April 12, 1824 | 5x6-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: William Hembel, jr. and R.M.Patterson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.528-529. General physical description: 5x6-1/2 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on unpublished bye-laws, | April 16, 1824 | 9" x 11 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Mathew Carey, J[oh]n. Vaughan, Clement C. Biddle. General physical description: 9" x 11 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the paper entitled, | April 16, 1824 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||
"Observations on the culture of silk in Pennsylvania," by Peter A. Brown, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Thomas Say, R[obert] M. Patterson, G[eorge] Ord. Publication not recommended. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | April 20, 1824 | 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is forwarding, by Dr. Kitchen, "several publications" for the A. P. S. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 7/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the insects sent in by Louis Vanuxem; | May 7, 1824 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
D.S.: Thomas Say and R. Harlan. 2p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p.529. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to [the A.P.S.]; | May 7, 1824 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L. 4p. In French. Concerning the aims of the society. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the memoir accompanying the tables of meteorlogical observations made at Washington, D.C., from April 17, 1823 to April 18, 1824, by Jules de Wallenstein. | 1824 May 21 | |||
Committee report on the memoir accompanying the table of meteorological observations made at Washington D.C., from April 17, 1823 to April 18, 1824. by Jules de Wallenstein. | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | June 3, 1824 | 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | ||
New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of [A.P.S.] Catalogue. Presents several books to the Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | ||||
DeKay, J. E..
J. E. DeKay to John Vaughan, | June 9, 1824 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards Collections. III, of the Historical Society of New York to A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
DeKay, J. E..
J. E. DeKay to John Vaughan, | June 9, 1824 | 4" x 4 1/4" | ||
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Presents four numbers of Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 4" x 4 1/4" | ||||
Salazar, José María, 1785-1828.
Jose Maria Salazar to John Vaughan, | June 10, 1824 | 8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Encloses ms. of words and phrases of the language of the Darien Indians. Work of members of Museum of Natural Sciences at Bogota. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Godman, John D. ( John Davidson), 1794-1830.
[John D.] Godman to John Vaughan, | June 18, 1824 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L. in 3d. per. Requests permission to examine the collection of mastodon bones in the cabinet of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
George Ord to Jose Maria Salazar, | June 18, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of a manuscript collection of words and phrases of the Darien Indians. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Letter to [George] Ord; | June 25, 1824 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Kitchen, James, Jr..
James Kitchen, Jr., to John Vaughan, | July 8, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Submits list of pamphlets brought from Paris. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah, 1793-1871.
Letter to J. Vaughan; | July 8, 1824 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Sends a copy of his Essay on salt for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Académie des Sciences (France).
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | July 19, 1824 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, L.S: Cuvier. 1p.and add., end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Jean-Michel, 1762-1835.
Letter to George Ord, secretary of A.P.S. | July 23, 1824 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Fontenay-Le-Comte (Vendée) A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges receipt of diploma of membership. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Mrs. Anne Patterson; | July 26, 1824 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, L.S: Wm. Tilghman, Jn. Vaughan, N. Chapman, Comm. of the Am. Phil. Soc. 1p. and add. Contains the seal of the secretary of the A.P.S. Expression of sympathy of the death of her husband, Robert Patterson, late president of the Society. See Minutes, July 23, 1824, for reference to the letter. Text of letter appears to be in Tilghman's hand. Presented by H.C. Tilghman Hough, Nov. 1937. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Girard, A..
A. Girard to John Vaughan, | July 31, 1824 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to a case of books marked "J.V." that have arrived in New York. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Laurence, William.
W[illia]m Laurence to G[eorge] Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S., | August 4, 1824 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S.; presents a new edition of a surgical work, "which I have just published." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Lawrence, William.
W[illia]m Lawrence to R[ichard] Harlan, | August 8, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Ord has notified him of election to A.P.S. which he has acknowledged. Presents surgical work. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan | September 6, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: Francis Baily's memoir "on a new method of determining the longitude . . . " General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to General Lafayette; | Oct. 1, 1824 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
L.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau 1p. Testimonial presented at reception held by APS in his honor; Oct. 1, 1824. Refers to Franklin and Jefferson. Reproduced: J.B.Nolan. "Lafayette and the APS" - APS Proceedings,v.73,p.117. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | October 3, 1824 | 7 1/2" x 9", 8 1/2" X 12" | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Enclosure - 3p. and end. In Latin. Solicits subscription to a proposed publication of Islandic historical monuments by the Islandic society of antiquarians. Encloses an index of the narratives of the voyages in the 11th century to Vinland. Accompanied by English translation in hand of Nicholas Collin (?), 4p. See A.P.S. Minutes,Feb. 4,1825. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9", 8 1/2" X 12" | ||||
Correa de Serra, E. J..
E. J. Correa de Serra to George Ord, | October 10, 1824 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges sympathy extended by the Society upon the death of his father, Joseph Correa de Serra. Copy of letter printed in APS Trans. v.45, Part 2, pp.190. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Corrêa da Serra, Edward Joseph, 1803-.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 10, 1824 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning the death of his father. Forwards resume of his life. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Troost on yenite; | November 5, 1824 | 5x8 | ||
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Isaiah Lukens and William Hembel, jr. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p,533. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s. II, 478 ff. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 26, 1824 | 8" x 10" | ||
[Manchester], Printed form filled in in ms.S: Peter Clara, John Ja[me]s Taylor, secretaries. 1p. and add. end. Acknowledges Catalogue of A.P.S. Library. Cf. Minutes of July 15, 1825. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Rivinus, Edward Florens, 1802-1873.
Edward Florence Rivinus to John Vaughan, | November 27, 1824 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his Historical and statistical description of the north of England. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on A.Plantou's paper on the generation of steam; | Dec. 17, 1824 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.M. Patterson, William Hembel,jr and Isaiah Lukens. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.535. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770-1846.
Letter to W[illia]m H. Keating, secretary of the A.P.S.; | January 6, 1825 | 8" x 10" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 3p. and end. 2 copies Acknowledges letter sent by M. de Wallenstein advising him of his election to membership in the A.P.S. Sends a copy of a collection of charts of the Pacific ocean. Cf. Minutes - May 6, 1825. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[mas] Horsfield to George Ord, | January 17, 1825 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 2pp., address and endorsement. Forwards his Zoölogical Researches in Java, VIII, to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed for the purpose of investing the funds of the Society . . . [Philadelphia], | January 20, 1825 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Clement C. Biddle, G[eorge] Ord, R[obert] M. Patterson. Have invested $1049.74 in a certificate of U. S. 4 1/2 p.c. stock of 1824. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Bigsby, John J. (John Jeremiah), 1792-1881.
J[ohn] J. Bigsby to George Ord, | January 22, 1825 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R[obert] M[askell] Patterson | 1825 February 1 | |||
Acknowledgment of the gift by the A.P.S. of it Library Catalog sent to the Royal Horticultural Society. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the communication made . . . by Commodore Barron on . . . ventilating ships of war, | February 4, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||
[Philadelphia], 9 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, William] Jones, William Hembel, Jr. Recommend that the paper be laid on the table. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Pearson, Alexander.
Alex[ande]r Pearson to George Ord, | February 7, 1825 | 8" x 10" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Canton, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Royal Institution of Great Britain.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Feb. 7, 1825 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, Printed form filled in in ms.S: J[ohn] Guillemard, Secretary. 1p. and end. Acknowledges Catalogue of A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
London Institution.
Letter to The American philosophical society; | Feb. 8, 1825 | 7" x 9" | ||
[London], Printed form filled in in ms.S: W[illia]m Maltby, Principal librarian. 1p.and end. Expresses thanks of the Managers of the London institution for the Catalogue of the A.P.S. Library. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on an air pump; | Feb. 18, 1825 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
D.S.: R.M. Patterson and Isaiah Lukens. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.536. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Lyceum of Natural History (New York, N.Y.).
Letter to W[illia]m H[ypolitus] Keating, Philadelphia | February 21-23, 1825 | 9x7 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Jer. Van Rensselaer. 3p. and add., end. Thanks for bones of Megalonix. Refers to R. Peale. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on S.H.Long's new method of transferring boats of burden; | March 4, 1825 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.M.Patterson,William Strickland, and Isaiah Lukens. 4p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p.540. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | March 4, 1825 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Manchester, L.S.: Peter Clare and John Jas. Tayler. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Temminck, C. J. (Coenraad Jacob), 1778-1858.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | March 4, 1825 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Amsterdam, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership cf. Minutes - May 20, 1825. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | March 11, 1825 | 8x5 | ||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thomas Webster. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Pattison [sic]; | March 25, 1825 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Lobstein, J. F. Daniel (Johann Friedrich Daniel), 1777-1840.
Letter to Robert Patterson; | March, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Société de geógraphie (France).
Letter to the [A.P.S.]; | April 10, 1825 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, Printed L. 4p. In French. Concerning the aims of the society. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Barron, James, 1769-1851.
James Barron to James Mease, | April 11, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to A.P.S. a model of Charles D. Brodie's plan for repairing ships under the surface of the water. See Minutes, April 15, 1825, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 542. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10 1/8" | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Charles N. Bancker; | April 15, 1825 | 9 3/4" x 8" | ||
Hall of the...society, A.L.S: Willm. H. Keating, sec. 1p. and add., end. Notification of election to membership. Presented by Mrs. Bernard R. Boak, May 1952. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Academie Royale des Beaux-arts de Bruxelles.
Letter to [John Vaughan] | April 19, 1825 | 8x5 | ||
Anvers, A.L.S.: Chevalier de Kirckhoff. 1p. and end. In French. forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to W[illiam] H[ypolitus] Keating, Philadelphia; | April 19, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S.: J.F.W.Herschel. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Réal, P. F. (Pierre François), comte, 1757-1834.
Letter to Will[iam] H. Keating, secretary of the A.P.S.; | April 22, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes - May 6, 1825. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Coxe, Daniel W. (Daniel William), 1769-1852.
Daniel W. Coxe to John Vaughan, | April 25, 1825 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||
[Philadelphia], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: the Abbé Rozier's dictionary on agriculture, in 12 vols. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the A.P.S.; | April 30, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, L.S.: Barbié du Bocage. 2p. and end. In French. Introductory letter. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Humphreys, Samuel, 1778-1846.
Letter to J[ames] Mease; | May 4, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Cost of repairing a ship. Used as basis for APS report of committee; May 26, 1825. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on C.D.Brodie's apparatus entered for the Magellanic premium; | May 6, 1825 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.: James Mease and William Hembel, jr. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.542. See letter from Sam. Humphreys to J.Mease; May 4, 1825. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
New Hampshire Historical Society.
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | May 20, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Portsmouth, L.S.: Nath. Adams. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. Du Ponceau to John Vaughan | June 11, 1825 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is unable to find either of the MSS. on the North Carolina line. Thinks that Mr. Vaughan must have lent them to some member. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
W[illiam] Short to J[ohn] Vaughan | June 11, 1825 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to deposit his private library with the A.P.S., for the use of its members. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah, 1793-1871.
Jer. Van Rensselaer to J[ohn] Vaughan, | June 15, 1825 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The Lyceum of Natural History forwards cast of jaw of megatherium to A.P.S. See Minutes, August 19, 1825, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 544. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | ||||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 19 - July 7, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
L. Extract. 1p. and end. Forwards publications by krusenstern. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Societas Regia Scientiarum Upsaliensis.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 22, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Upsala, L.S.: Pehr Fab. Aurivillius. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
Letter to Franklin Bache | June 29, 1825 | 8 1/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Is pleased to learn that the A.P.S. will accept the deposit of his library. General physical description: 8 1/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Romanzoff, Nikolai, Count, 1754-1826.
Extract from letter to Levett Harris; | 3/15 July, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Homel, White Russia, Copy of L. [in hand of Levett Harris] 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership of Count Romanzoff, Chancellor of the Empire of Russia, to the American Philosophical Society. Cf. Minutes - Nov. 4, 1825. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Harris, Anne.
Anne Harris to Robert Patterson, | July 21, 1825 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Bellefonte, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards several copies of her work, the Alphabet of Thought. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Smyth, George W..
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 27, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Forwards Jefferson's draft of the declaration. Film 199 Frame 283 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859.
Tho[ma]s Nuttall to John Vaughan, | August 2, 1825 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Cambridge, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to an unfinished communication. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Huygens, Chevalier.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Sept. 18, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Walker, G. H..
Letter to John Vaughan | October 6, 1825 | 6 1/4" x 8" | ||
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a number of pamphlets to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Oct. 11, 1825 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Forwarded publications to the Royal Danish society of sciences. Donates material to the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Smith, Charles, 1765-1836.
Charles Smith to Peter S. Du Ponceau, | October 13, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 10 1/8" | ||
Chambersburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates some Indian relics and fossil shells to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10 1/8" | ||||
MacNeven, William James, 1763-1841.
W[illia]m J. Macneven to Peter [S.] Du Ponceau | October 22, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests the return of his paper, which was not published in the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Miot de Melito, André François comte, 1762-1841.
Letter to George Ord, secretary of the A.P.S.; | October 23, 1825 | 8" x 10" | ||
Point Breeze, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes - Nov. 4,1825. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Library of Congress.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 29, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, L.S.: Geo.Watterston. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Buchet-Martigny.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 4, 1825 | 7-1/2x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | ||||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan, | November 15, 1825 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Department of State, Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to the A.P.S.: documents of 17th. Congress, 2d. session, and 18th. Congress, 1st. session. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to G[eorge] Ord, | November 19, 1825 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., Charleston, South Carolina, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Struve, Heinrich Christian Gottfried von, 1772-1851.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 27, 1825 | 9-1/2 x 8 | ||
Wurtenburg, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2 x 8 | ||||
Van Rensselaer, Jeremiah, 1793-1871.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 30, 1825 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Sends a copy of his Lectures on geology for the A.P.S. Cf. Minutes Dec. 16, 1825. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
New York Academy of Sciences.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 30, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S.: Jer. Van Rensselaer. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on William Murrat's demonstration of Newton's binomial system | Dec. 16, 1825 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D.S.: F. Nichols and E. Nulty. 1p.and end. Cf. minutes, p.548. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Library of Congress.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 26, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S.: M. Dickerson. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Pattison[sic]; | Dec. 27, 1825 | 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 | ||
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 | ||||
Silva Lisboa, Jose da.
Letter to | [1825] | 8" x 14 1/2" | ||
[Rio de Janeiro] L.S. 2p. and end. In Spanish. Received his diploma of membership in the American philosophical society from Condy Raguet. Appreciation for honor. Presents his Constituicao moral. Cf. Minutes - May 19, 1826. | ||||
