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BRACKETED DATES | Request | ||
Netherlands. Ministerie van binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 9, 1826 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
The Hague, L.S.: H. J. Van Ewyck. 2p.and end. In Dutch. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Jan.12, 1826 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. ----Copy marked "Duplicaat." ----English translation. Forwards publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Committee of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to the American Philosophical Society, | January 20, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S.: W[illiam] Rawle, Jos[eph] Hopkinson, Roberts Vaux. Application to examine documents in possession of the Historical and Literary Committee of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Edw[ard] Livingston to John Vaughan, | January 27, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. Will send the A.P.S. what has been published on penal law in New Orleans. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society. Board of officers.
Report of the Board of Officers to the Am[erican] Philosophical Society, | January 27, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 10" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 5pp. and endorsement. D. Resolve that it is "not expedient" to allow the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to copy documents belonging to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10" | |||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Jan. 30, 1826 | 10x8-1/2 | Request File |
Rotterdam, L.S.: J. van der Scallen van Scllenhouz. 2p. and add., end. In Dutch. ----English translation. Friendly letter. Sends program for 1825? General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | |||
Humphreys, Samuel, 1778-1846.
Samuel Humphreys to George Ord, | January 31, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 10" | Request File |
Southwark, 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 10" | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 2, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: de Larenaudiére. 2p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. Awaits publication on Greek colonies in Florida and Texas. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademien.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 2, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Stockholm, L.S.: Fal. Berzelius. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | Feb. 6, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Fournier. 2p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution recommending the appointment of a committee to prepare a list of books needed in the library, | February 17, 1826 | 7 5/8" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S.: F[rancis] Nichols. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 8 3/4" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | March 2, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., a volume from the Rev. R. Anderson, of Boston. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to John Vaughan, | March 11, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Presents to the A.P.S.: a table of oviparous quadrupeds. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9" | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | March 14, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S: John T. Kirkland and Charles Folson. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | March 14, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John T. Kirkland and Charles Folson. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 16, 1826 | 13x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol. 2, no. 69.) Concerning the Mexican insect, aje. Cf. Minutes, p.551. For letter forwarding the aje, see: Taylor, Sicand & Co. to the Pres.of the APS; Jan.20, 1826. General physical description: 13x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan, | March 30, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Royal Society, Transactions, 1825, pt. ii; Astronomical Society, Memoirs, II, pt. i. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Berlin. Akademie der wissenschaften..
Letter to the American Philosophical Society | 1826 March | Request File | |
The Royal Academy of the Sciences in Berlin requests missing issues of the A.P.S. Transactions from Vol. II and VI. | |||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 4, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E. Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R[obert] M[askell] Patterson, Philadelphia; | April 4, 1826 | 9x7 | Request File |
London, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Caravadossy de Moetz,.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 14, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications of Turin royal academy of sciences. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Marcus Bull's paper on heat from coal; | April 14, 1826 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, B.H.Coates and Franklin Bache. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.542. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 1ff General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Clinton, D. (DeWitt).
DeWitt Clinton to John Vaughan, | April 14, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards to Mr. Vaughan some books and two maps of the Erie canal, one of which is intended for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | April 14, 1826 | 9x7 | Request File |
L.S.: W. S. Stratford. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
de Maltitz, Francois.
Letter to George Ord | 1826 April 20/May 2 | Request File | |
Francois de Maltitz acknowledges the Society's letter of condolence on the death of Count Nicolas de Romanzoff. | |||
Small, Abraham, 1764?-1829.
Abr[aha]m Small to [Robert M.] Patterson, | May 4, 1826 | 8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wants the Society to buy the remaining copies of A.P.S. Transactions, n.s., I and II. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 555. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Robert [M.] Patterson, | May 7, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 10" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.D.S. Notations concerning the publication of the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | |||
Meigs, Charles D. (Charles Delucena), 1792-1869.
Ch[arles] D. Meigs to Jno. Vaughan, | May 18, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. Encloses fee. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Note regarding the deposit of three rare and interesting maps with the American Philosophical Society, | May 19, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 8 5/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. See Minutes, May 19, 1826, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 554. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8 5/16" | |||
Kongelige Danske videnskabernes selskab.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 20, 1826 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Copenhagen, L.S.: H. C. Oersted. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. Also, contains card of Mr. Steen Bille. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Lambert, William.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | May 26, 1826 | 11-1/2x8-1/2 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Sends rules for locating the longitude of Washington, D.C. General physical description: 11-1/2x8-1/2 | |||
Bywater, John.
John Bywater to R[obert] M. Patterson, | June 8, 1826 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Liverpool, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a memoir to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R. M. Patterson; | June 14, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Perthes & Besser.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | June 21, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Hamburg, L. 1p. and add., end. Enc.wanting Forwards books. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Turner, George, 1750-1843.
G[eorge] Turner to the Secretary of the [American] Philosophical Society, | June 26, 1826 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Cincinnati, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a new theory of the earth, by [John Cleves Symmes?]. Has lost his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Requests renewal thereof. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Laval, John, Count of St. Petersburg.
Letter to George Ord | 1826 July 3/15 | Request File | |
Acknowledgment of John Laval's election as a member of the A.P.S., as well as his receipt of a diploma. | |||
Netherlands. Ministerie van binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | July 15, 1826 | 10x8-1/2 | Request File |
The Hague, L.S.: H. J. Van Ewyck. 1p.and add.,end. In Dutch. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | |||
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 18, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Reuben Haines. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Tiarks, John Lewis, 1789-1837.
J[ohn] L[ewis] Tiarks to George Ord, | July 18, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Jever, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Edward Everett to Peter S. DuPonceau and R[obert] Walsh, jr., | July 22, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Boston, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. In re the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 556. FILM 199 FRAME 210 General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Romanzoff, Serge comte de.
Letter to Baron de Maltitz; | July 23, 1826 | 7 1/4" x 9" | Request File |
St. Petersbourg, Extract from L. 2p. In French. Enclosed With letter from Baron de Maltitz to George Ord, Oct. 6/18,1826. Acknowledges Society's letter of condolence on the death of his brother [Nicholas de Romanzoff]. Cf. Minutes, May 5,1826. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | |||
Adams, John Quincy, pres. U. S., 1767-1848.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau and Robert Walsh, Philadelphia; | July 26, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Quincy, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Concerning the deaths of John Adams and Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 211 General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Société royale des antiquaires de France.
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | July 28, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: L'Abbe Labouderie. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Petty Vaughan to John Vaughan, | August 7, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has forwarded some books from the Linnean Society for the A.P.S. and George Ord. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. DuPonceau to J[ohn] Vaughan, | August 8, 1826 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. A.L.S. Work upon various Indian languages. Interesting nature of correspondence with [John] Heckewelder. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | |||
Roberdeau, Isaac, 1763-1829.
I[saac] Roberdeau to ----, | August 11, 1826 | 8" x 9 15/16" | Request Fonds |
Topographical Bureau, Washington, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Requests information as to maps showing the northern boundary of the U. S. in the library of the A.P.S. or other libraries in Philadelphia. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Southard, Samuel L. (Samuel Lewis), 1787-1842.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Aug. 12, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Navy Department, A.L.S. 1p. Enc. (see Ms. comm.to the APS. Math.and astronomy, vol. 2, no. 110.) Forwards Lambert's paper on how to ascertain longitude. Cf. Minutes, p.557. For enclosure see letter from Lam General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, Charles Richard, 1774-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1826 August 13 | Request File | |
Sir Charles Vaughan thanks John Vaughan for sending him a catalog of the Library of the American Philosophical Society. Sir Charles also refers to the present he has received from Mr. [Roberts] Vaux, a memorial box to William Penn, made from a piece of the Treaty (Elm) Tree, under which Penn negotiated his peace with the Indians. | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Aug. 18, 1826 | 8x5 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thos.Webster. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Aug. 19, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Berlin, L.S.: J. F. Enke. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications and asks for APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to [William] Shaler; | Aug. 19, 1826 | Request File | |
Resumé of L. 1p. (see APS. Historical...committee. Letterbooks, vol. 3, p.57.) Forwards material for Gräberg di Hemso. | |||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
Letter to [Bon Joseph] Dacier; | Aug. 20, 1826 | 9x7 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Copy. Concerning the death of Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 212 General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Aug. 20, 1826 | 10x8-1/2 | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 4p.,end. In German. ----English translation. Concerning Scandinavian discoveries in America prior to 1492. Forwards publications. Concerning K.nordiske oldskrift selskab. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | |||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Letter to William Tilghman, Philadelphia; | Aug. 20, 1826 | 9-1/2x8-1/2 | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 2p. Forwards his Krakes Maal and wishes to exchange items with the APS from the Society of Northern Antiquities. Removed from 839.8:R12, Feb.1962. General physical description: 9-1/2x8-1/2 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Aug. 23, 1826 | 13x8-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Dacier. 2p.,end. In French. Concerning the death of Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 214 General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to [James Brown]; | Aug. 23, 1826 | 9x7 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Dacier. 1p. In French. Copy. Concerning the death of Jefferson. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia; | Aug. 23, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. Film 199 Frame 213 General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 25, 1826 | 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, L.S.: H.C. Carey and I. Lea. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Volumes or parts of volumes wanting to complete the set of the Encyclopaedia Francais held by the A.P.S., | August 29, 1826 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
Letter to P. S. DuPonceau, | Aug. 29, 1826 | 9x7 | Request File |
Philadelphia Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards Dacier's letter on the death of Jefferson. Film 199 Frame 222 General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to J[ohn] Vaughan, | September 2, 1826 | 5" x 7 3/4" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. A.L.S. "I have resolved on writing to Mr. [Joel R.] Poinsett in order to endeavour to obtain by his means some valuable Donations for the Society..." General physical description: 5" x 7 3/4" | |||
Huntlent, M. L..
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Sept. 22, 1826 | 8x5 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Concerning a donation. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | Sept. 24, 1826 | 7" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. With regard to distribution of A. P. S. Transactions, V, pt. 3. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to R[obert] M[askell] Patterson; | Sept. 29, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 2, 1826 | 10x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Fourier. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | |||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to John Vaughan, | October 4, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 13" | Request File |
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Vaughan to aid him in the sale of some of the books he has written. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" | |||
Gibson, William, 1788-1868.
W[illiam] Gibson to John Vaughan, | October 6, 1826 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
----, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents a copy of his essay to Mr. Vaughan; a duplicate to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
Maltitz, Franz Friedrich, Freiherr von.
Letter to George Ord | 1826 October 6/18 | Request File | |
Regarding the Society's letter of condolence on the death of of the Comte Nicholas de Romanzoff, Maltitz encloses an extract of a letter from Comte Serge de Romanzoff. | |||
Rivinus, Edward Florens, 1802-1873.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Oct. 6, 1826 | 8x5 | Request File |
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Donates publications. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society; | Oct. 10, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: de LaRenaudière. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to Eyriès frères et cie; | Oct. 11, 1826 | Request File | |
Philadelphia, L. 1p. In French. (see APS. Historical...committee. Letterbooks, vol. 3, p.58.) Business. | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Memorandum; | Oct. 14, 1826 | Request File | |
A.D. 1p. (see APS. Historical...committee. Letterbooks, vol. 3, p.59.) Wrote to Barnet, Barbé-Marbois, Madame de Pusy, Dacier, Coquebert [de] Montbret, and Jullien. | |||
United States. Surgeon-General's Office.
Letter to Z[accheus] Collins; | Oct. 14, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, L.S.: J. [J.?] Brereton. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Oct. 16, 1826 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
List of books sent to the A.P.S.; | Oct. 26, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Lisbon, D.S.: Alexandre Antonio Vandelli. 3p. and end. In French. Enclosed originally in letter from J.Q. Perina to the A.P.S.; Dec. 6, 1827. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Lorich, Severin.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 3, 1826 | 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Donates book. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 7, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E.Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to J[ohn] Vaughan, | November 9, 1826 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Copenhagen, 2 pp. A.L.S. Will bring publications of Royal Society of Sciences [of Denmark] to A.P.S. next summer. Sends report on Mutual Instruction in Denmark. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Nov. 10, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 13, 1826 | 10x8, 5-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S.: Eugene Burnouf. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. ----Translation. 1p.and end. General physical description: 10x8, 5-1/2x8 | |||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to William Vaughan; | Nov. 16, 1826 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S.: B. Leigh Lye. 1p.and end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Caravedossy de Moetz,.
Letter to Mr. Tilghman; | Nov. 17, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards volume donated by the Turin Académie royale des sciences. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the model of Thomas' marine railway to the [Philadelphia] Chamber of Commerce, | December 2, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Tho[ma]s P. Cope and four others. " . . . the Marine Railway may be usefully employed in the Port of Philada . . . " General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Dec. 7, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
L.S.: W. S. Stratford. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 8, 1826 | 11x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Geo. Children. 1p.and add: "in care of William Vaughan:, end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 11x8 | |||
Stockler, Francisco de Borja Garção.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1826 | 10x8 | Request File |
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French Forwards volume. For letter forwarding volume, see T.L.L. Brent to John Vaughan; Jan. 9, 1827. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866.
Lew[is] Cass to George Ord, | December 21, 1826 | 7 15/16" x 9 9/16" | Request File |
Detroit, 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 9/16" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Horace Binney; | Dec. 21, 1826 | 11-3/4x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Contains also Binney's observation on the Magellanic fund; Dec. 22, 1826. Concerning the Magellanic fund and how it may be expended by the Society. General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | |||
Binney, Horace, 1780-1875.
[Opinion regarding use of surplus-Magellanic fund by the American Philosophical Society], | December 22, 1826 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 3 pp. D.S.: Hor[ace] Binney. Copy. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Texier de La Pommeraye, A. (Arnaud).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Dec. 28, 1826 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Donates volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Edw[ard] Livingston to John Vaughan, | December 31, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. Encloses an order for the third code of his system of penal law, to be presented to the A.P.S. in his name. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Brent, Thomas L. L..
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 9, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Lisbon, L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards gift of Baron da Villa da Praia For the Baron's letter, see Da Villa da Praia to John Vaughan; Dec. 12, 1826. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Brent, Thomas L. L..
Letter to [the collector of the port of Philadelphia]; | Jan. 10, 1827 | 8x5 | Request File |
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards publications to Mr. Vaughan. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the APS; | Jan. 10, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Jomard. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Reale accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Letter to George Ord; | Jan.10, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Turin, L.S.: Hyacinthe Carena. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. Concerning J. Vaughan. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord; | Jan. 18, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Sundries paid on account of the American Philosophical Society from | February 1, December 4, 1827 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | Request File |
1 p. and endorsement. D. Endorsed: John Vaughan Esquire. $4.75 for porterage, freight, and postage. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | |||
Gilpin, Henry D. (Henry Dilworth), 1801-1860.
H[enry] D. Gilpin to John Vaughan, | February 11, 1827 | 5" x 8" | Request File |
----, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning books to be returned to the A.P.S. Presents two of his pamphlets to the library. General physical description: 5" x 8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Letter to General Lafayette; | Feb. 23, 1827 | 7" x 9" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. The A.P.S. sends sympathy on the death of Charles Philibert, Count de Lasteyrie. Refers to Franklin and Jefferson. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec. 1936. FILM54-67 FRAME73 FILM199 FRAME763 General physical description: 7" x 9" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Edwin James' communication on the Menonomie Indians and their language; | Feb., 1827 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | Request File |
[ca.]. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J.Mease and Ch.D.Meigs. Eor communication, see: James. Some account...; 1827 (970.1:J23). General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | |||
Struve, Heinrich Christian Gottfried von, 1772-1851.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S.; | March 9, 1827 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Hamburg, A.L. 1p. and add. and end. In French. (Damaged; signature cut off) Acknowledge election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | March 16, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p.,end. Thanks for publication and forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | April 2, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of the New York Historical Society: [William] Smith's History of New York. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Judge [Charles] Tait; | April 20, 1827 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, Printed L.S: George Ord, secretary. 1p. and add. Announcement of his election to membership in the Society. Presented by Mrs. James Woods, Nov.9,1908 General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
J[oel] R. Poinsett to George Ord, | April 20, 1827 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Corresponding secretary of the A.P.S., Mexico, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 20, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Mexico, A.L.S. 1p.,end. and add. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Natural history, vol 2, no. 72.) Concerning the size of a cypress. Cf. Minutes, p.567. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Tait, Charles, 1768-1835.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | April 23, 1827 | 9-3/4x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Acknowledges election to membership. Refers to Franklin, Rittenhouse and Jefferson. FILM 54-67,199 FRAME 74,764 General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | |||
Tait, Charles, 1768-1835.
C[harles] Tait to George Ord, | April 23, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Encloses $10 in payment of membership dues in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, librarian to the A.P.S.; | April 28, 1827 | 9 1/4" x 9 1/4" | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends a Report of the progress of mutual instruction in Denmark. Recommends a certain Mr. ----. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 9 1/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report on the donation of Prof. Rafn; | May 4, 1827 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S.: S. Lorich. 4P. Cf. Minutes, p.567. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Burd, Edward Shippen, 1779-1848.
E. S. Burd and B[enjamin] Chew, jr., | May 4, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
to Peter S. DuPonceau and Clement C. Biddle, Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S. The executors of the estate of William Tilghman express their thanks upon the receipt of the eulogium delivered before the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to John Vaughan, | May 4, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Presents some pamphlets to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Letter to ---- ----; | May14/26, 1827 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
St. Petersburgh, A.L.S. 1p and end. Forwards books from the Imperial society of naturalists at Moscow; and diploma for Thomas Say. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
H[enry] Clay to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | May 26, 1827 | 7 1/2" x 9" | Request File |
Department of State, Washington 1p. L.S. Will forward letter to Mr. Alexander H. Everett. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | |||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
D[avid] Hosack to John Vaughan, | May 31, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will forward a copy of the "canal celebration" to the A.P.S. Encloses some pamphlets for Dr. [James] Mease. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Edward Everett to John Vaughan, | June 1, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards such of his publications as are not already in the possession of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | |||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1779-1864.
B[enjamin] Silliman to John Vaughan, | June 1, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards a complete set of the American Journal of Science to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | June 5, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Suggests that Mr. Vaughan write to the British and Foreign Missionary Society for copies of the grammars of two African Languages, lately published. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Casado Giraldes, J. P. C. (Joaquim Pedro Cardozo).
Letter to the President of the APS; | June 10, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Havre, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Santarém, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de, 1791-1856.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 11, 1827 | 9x7 | Request File |
Lisbon, L.S. 3p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 14, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
The Author, Pseud..
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 16, 1827 | 8x5 | Request File |
Cambridge, Mass., L. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | June 16, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Fournier. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | June 16, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L. 1p., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 18, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Nich. Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Turpin, P. J. F. (Pierre Jean François), 1775-1840.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 23, 1827 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Rembrandt Peale to John Vaughan, | June 29, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates lithographic portrait of George Washington to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | July 3, 1827 | 9x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication of Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME677 General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Virginia. Governor's council.
Authorization; | July 7, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
D. Copy. 1p. Donates map. Enclosed originally in letter from Böye to J.Vaughan; August 9, 1827. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan, | July 18, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
London, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: designated Transactions of the Royal Society and of the Horticultural Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Greenleaf, Anne P..
Anne P. Greenleaf to John Vaughan, | July 24, 1827 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Allentown, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will take the earliest opportunity of forwarding the portrait of [William] Tilghman to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Rush, James, 1786-1869.
James Rush to Clement C. Biddle, | August 2, 1827 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of notification of election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Kilham, Hannah, 1774-1832.
Letter to William Vaughan; | Aug. 3, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Tottenham, A.L.S. 4p., end. Regrets that she has none of her works which the APS has requested. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John Vaughan, | August 6, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards some African and Polynesian vocabularies and grammars. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. Böye, Herman.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 9, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, ALS 1p. and add., end. Enc. Forwards map of Virginia. For enclosure, see Governor's council of Virginia. Authorization; July 7, 1827. (Prev. cataloged under Jean B. Böye) General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Rush, James, 1786-1869.
James Rush to Clement C. Biddle, | August 12, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2pp. A.L.S. Resignation from membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. D[uPonceau] to John Vaughan, | August 22, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.D.I. Mr. DuPonceau's statement of his works and translations. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Will[ia]m H. Keating to the American Philosophical Society, | August 27, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Temascaltepec, Maxico, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Intends to remain a few years longer in Maxico; therefore resigns the secretaryship of the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illiam] Vaughan to John Vaughan, | September 6, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning the disposition of sets of the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to the President of the A.P.S., | September 7, 1827 | 7 9/16" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of John Bywater, the latter's essay on electricity, together with a manuscript to be read before the Society. General physical description: 7 9/16" x 9 5/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the memoir of Mr. John Bywater, | September 21, 1827 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | Request File |
on the physical changes of light, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: R[obert] M. Patterson, Franklin Bache, William Hembel, jr. Publication not recommended, as the paper consists of unsupported speculations. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/8" | |||
Casado Giraldes, J. P. C. (Joaquim Pedro Cardozo).
Letter to George Ord, cor. sec. of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 30, 1827 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Harve, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Sends Vol. 3 of his Treatise of geography and history. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
James Brown to Clement C. Biddle, | October 6, 1827 | 7 5/8" x 10" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | |||
Chew, Benjamin, Jr..
B[enjamin] Chew, jr., and E.S. Burd to Peter S. Duponceau and others, | October 8, 1827 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Transmit $200 bequest of the late William Tilghman to the A.P.S. Printed in full in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 570. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Minute concerning the bequest of the late William Tilghman, | October 19, 1827 | 7 1/4" x 9" | Request File |
Hall of the Society, [Philadelphia], 1 p. A.D.S.: G[eorge] Ord. Purchased from Philadelphia Autograph Company, November, 1940. $1.00. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | |||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 22, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S.: Edward Everett. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to Benjamin Chew, jr. and Edward S. Burd, executors of the estate of William Tilghman; | Oct. 22, 1827 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Pertains to the Tilghman bequest to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry James Anderson to John Vaughan, | October 30, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/8" | Request File |
New York, 2pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Relative to his communication to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/8" | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 1, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John T. Kirkland and B. Peirce. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Isaac Lea to R[obert] M. Patterson, | November 2, 1827 | 7 3/8" x 10 1/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. "With this I hand you the MSS. & drawings of my shells..." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 10 1/8" | |||
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
N[oah] Webster to George Ord, | November 4, 1827 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented to the American Philosophical Society by his excellency, | November 5, 1827 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Frederick Adelung, of St. Petersburg, . . . through the hands of Peter S. Duponseau . . . Philadelphia, 2 pp. endorsement. D. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Edward Everett to John Vaughan, | November 5, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will bring a packet containing a part of the Flora Batava to the A.P.S. Wishes to get a table of contents for vol. II of the Flora Batava. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Dalman, Johan Wilhelm, 1787-1828.
J[ohn] W[ilhelm] Dalman to G[eorge] Ord, | November 6, 1827 | 7 1/2" x 9" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Stockholm, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | |||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 6, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E.Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications, one of which is on Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME679 General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Clinton, D. (DeWitt).
DeWitt Clinton to John Vaughan, | November 8, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9" | Request File |
New York, 1 p. A.L.S. Subscribes to A. P. S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9" | |||
Emerson, G. (Gouverneur), 1796-1874.
Gouverneur Emerson to John Vaughan, | November 8, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N. in 3d.per. Presents a pamphlet to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | |||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to William Vaughan; | Nov. 9, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S.: W.S.Stratford. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for eulogism on Jefferson. donated by the APS. FILM199 FRAME676 General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on N[icholas] M[arcellus] Hentz's paper on insects of North America; | Nov. 16, 1827 | 5x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.Harlan, Zaccheus Collins and James Mease. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.571. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 253 ff. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 26, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Cuvier. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 27, 1827 | 9x7 | Request File |
Calcutta, L.S.: H. H. Wilson. 3p. and add., end. Thanks for APS publications. Presents volume. Mentions T.Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME425 General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Barbour, James, 1775-1842.
Letter to P.S. DuPonceau; | Dec. 1, 1827 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Washington, L.S. 2p. Acknowledges aborigine grammar sent by the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 1, 1827 | 9x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. Maltby. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to G[eorge] Ord; | Dec. 4, 1827 | 8x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x7 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | Dec. 5, 1827 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S.: Jos. Sabine, 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Perina, Joaquin Barroyo.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Dec. 6, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Enc. Forwards publications. For enclosure, see Lisbon.academia real das sciencias. List of books... Oct.26,1826. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Charles Pickering's paper on plant distribution; | Dec. 6, 1827 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Richard Harlan, J. Mease and Zaccheu Collins. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.572. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 274 ff. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Netherlands. Crown.
Inscription to the A.P.S.; | Dec. 7, 1827 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
[received] D. 1p. and end. In French. Gift of volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 7, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,"by favour of Wm. Vaughan", end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1827 | 8x5 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Rod. E. Murchison. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Royal Society of London.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 13, 1827 | 13x8 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thomas Young 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications, one of which is eulogism on Jefferson. FILM199 FRAME678 General physical description: 13x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John [Vaughan], | December 18, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
London, 1 p. and endorsement. L.S. Sends to the A.P.S.: Royal Society of London, Transactions, 1827, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society. Historical and literary committee.
Resolutions of the historical and literary committee regarding the draught of a memorial to the state legislature, | December 20, 1827 | 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. Dr. D.S. : James Mease. Requesting financial aid of the state legislature. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the memoir of Dr. [Charles Delucena] Meigs on bones; | Dec. 21, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
[read] D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Sam, Brown, and Nath. A. Ware. 4p. end. cf. Minutes, p.572. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 285ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to [William] Vaughan, London; | Dec. 28, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S.: John Robinson. 1p. Thanks for APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan, London; | Dec. 29, 1827 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.A. Drummond-Hay. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Symbolic Account of the migration of the Aztec | 1827 | Request File | |
Symbolic Account of the Aztec migration. | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Rafn's letter for the society of northern antiquities; | Oct., 1828 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
[ca.] D. 4p. Cf. Minutes, p.585. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
[Frederick] Adelung to ----, ----, | December, 1828 | 8" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
2 pp. and endorsement. Translated copy of L. Is sending "a little package of Books" to the A.P.S. Calls attention to works upon Russa. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 587. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Wilson, James Patriot, 1769-1830.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | [Jan. 4], 1828 | 5x8 | Request File |
L. in 3rd.P. 1p. Does not wish to pay APS dues. Cf. Minutes, p.574. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
P[eter] S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | January 3, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a number of books from Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall and Jules Klaproth. FILM403 FRAME 105 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Reale accademia delle scienze di Torino.
Royal Academy of Sciences of Turin to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | January 3, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1p., address and endorsement. L.S. (In French.) Presents to the A.P.S.: Transactions, XXX and XXXI. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to James Mease and others, | January 4, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to the presidency of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Anonymous.
Anonymous memorandum or letter to the A.P.S.. | 1828 January 4 | Request File | |
Note regarding James P. Wilson's membership and dues. Sounds discrediting. | |||
Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873.
W. M. Meredith to John Vaughan, | January 6, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Harrisburg, 1p. and address. A.L.S. "I shall wait for your instructions in regard to presenting the Petition for aid to the Am. Philos. Society." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Akademie der Wissenschaften in Göttingen.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 10, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Göttingen, A.L.S. Jno. Frd. Blumenbach. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for Publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873.
W. M. Meredith to John Vaughan, | January 12, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Harrisburg, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "I must beg that you will without delay inform me whether" to present the petition of the A.P.S. or not. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry J[ames] Anderson to Jno. Vaughan, | January 14, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., New York, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to revise certain passages in his maunscript before printing. Suicide of Oliver Kane. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Henry James] Anderson's paper; | Jan. 18, 1828 | 5-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S.: R.M.Patterson, Robt. Adrian and E. Nulty. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.575. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 315 ff. General physical description: 5-1/2x8 | |||
American Fire Insurance Company (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Insurance policy issued to the APS for $6,000 on its books, apparatus, and museum specimens; | Jan. 18, 1828 | 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | Request File |
Printed D. filled in in ms.4p. Renewals for 1829-1832. Contains engraving by W. Kneass depicting fire fighting apparatus. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
The President's address to the American Philosophical Society, | January 18, 1828 | 12 3/8" x 7 15/16" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 6 pp. and endorsement. Dr.D. General physical description: 12 3/8" x 7 15/16" | |||
Kirckhoff, Chevalier de.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Jan. 19, 1828 | 9x8 | Request File |
Anvers, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x8 | |||
Kirckhoff, Chevalier de.
Chevalier de Kirckhoff to ----, | January 19, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/16" | Request File |
Anvers, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Sends to [the A.P.S.] him memoirs upon benevolent societies in the Netherlands. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/16" | |||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Jan. 19, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. Forwards publication and thanks for the APS publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Salazar, José María, 1785-1828.
Letter to George Ord, Secretary of the A.P.S.; | January 22, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Evans, John C..
John C. Evans. Report of survey of building belonging to the American Philosophical Society for purpose of insurance. | January 28, 1828 | 9 3/8" x 10 1/2" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: John C. Evans. Insurance, $4,000. Premium, $100. General physical description: 9 3/8" x 10 1/2" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the Board of Officers [to the American Philosophical Society] upon the address of the President, | February 8, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. D.S.: J[ohn] K. Kane. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 8, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Society of London.
Letter to the A.P.S.. | 1828 February 11 | Request File | |
Acknowledgment of receipt of vol. 3, part 1, N.S. of the Transactions, as well as a eulogy for Dr. Tilghman by Peter S. Duponceau. | |||
Shuckman, V..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 12, 1828 | 10-1/2x9 | Request File |
Berlin, L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publications and forwards some. FILM 403 FRAME 146 General physical description: 10-1/2x9 | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry James Anderson to John Vaughan, | February 13, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning the type for printing his article. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | |||
Evans, John C..
Copy of the John Evans Report of survey of building belonging to the American Philosophical Society for purpose of insurance. | February 14, 1828 | Request File | |
Copy of the earlier February 14, 1828 report, together with an insurance policy from the Philadelphia Contributorship for Insurance of Houses from Fire. Dated September 30, 1949. | |||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Henry S. Tanner to John Vaughan, | February 14, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. a copy of the Pennsylvania state map. FILM 403 FRAME 24 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to George Ord, | February 15, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Secretary to the A.P.S., Consulate of the U. S., Algiers, 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 13/16" | |||
American Fire Insurance Company (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Insurance policy issued to the APS for $4,000 on its building; | Feb. 18, 1828 | 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | Request File |
Printed D. filled in in ms. 4p. Contains engraving by W. Kneass depicting fire fighting apparatus. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 16 3/4" | |||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Feb. 18, 1828 | 9x7 | Request File |
London, 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord; | Feb. 19, 1828 | 9x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | Feb. 23, 1828 | 9x7 | Request File |
A.L.S.: Jos. Sabine. 2p.and add.,end. by W.Vaughan. Have complete set of APS publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to John Vaughan, | February 28, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Madrid, 2 pp. A.L.S. Has purchased for the A.P.S., for $8, the printed Letters of Cortes. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Littell, Eliakim, 1797-1870.
E. Littell to John Vaughan, [Philadelphia], | March 6, 1828 | 4 15/16" x 7 13/16" | Request File |
1 p. and endorsement. A.N.S. In the name of Stephen Elliott, presents to the A.P.S. the first number of the Southern Review. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 13/16" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to William Vaughan, London; | March 12, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.A.Drummond-Hay. 2p. Thanks for APS publication. Will complete the publications given to the APS if any are lacking. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on G[eorge] Ord's paper on birds; | March 21, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: S. George Morton, Charles Pickering, and Richard Harlan. 2p.,end. Cf. Minutes, p.579. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 292 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des inscriptions & belles-lettres (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | March 29, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Dacier. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | March 29, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: Cuvier. 1p. and add. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on Dr. [Richard] Harlan's paper on the rattlesnake, | April 4, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Charles Pickering, B. H. Coates, G[eorge] Ord. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan, | April 11, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary to the A.P.S., Department of State, Washington, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending to the A.P.S. designated congressional documents. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan; | April 14, 1828 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.H.Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry J[ames] Anderson to John Vaughan, | April 21, 1828 | 7 13/16" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 1/2" | |||
Zollickoffer, William, 1792-1853.
William Zollickoffer to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 27, 1828 | 4 15/16" x 7 5/8" | Request File |
Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to know whether his Materia Medica of the United States was received by the A.P.S. If not, will forward another copy. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 5/8" | |||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert de Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to Peter DuPonceau; | April 30, 1828 | 8 1/2" x 13" | Request File |
Paris, Typewritten copy of L. 1p. In French. Accompanied by translation. Introduces Henry Ternaux; asks that he be presented to the Philosophical society. Presented by J. Bennett Nolan. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | |||
Jones, Edward.
Edward Jones to John Vaughan, | May 1, 1828 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Assures Mr. Vaughan that custom house rules as to books are to be given "the most liberal interpretation of which the law is susceptible." General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | |||
Brent, Daniel, 1774-1841.
Daniel Brent to John Vaughan, | May 14, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., Department of State, Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Will send to the A.P.S. a set of the Secret Journals of Congress. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
[Royal] Horticultural Society to George Ord, | May 19, 1828 | 7 1/2" x 8 15/16" | Request File |
[London], 1 p. and endorsement. L..S.: J[oh]n Sabine, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: Transactions, VII, pt. 2. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 15/16" | |||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
John Sergeant to John Vaughan, | May 19, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Will supply the A.P.S. with a copy of the work son silk worms if the secretary of the treasury fails to do so. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
C. C. Rafn to the American Philosophical Society, | May 27, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | Request File |
Copenhagen, 6 pp. A.L.S. Details concerning his work on the pre-Columbian history of North America. Encloses copies of the chief works of the Royal Northern Society of Antiquaries for the years 1825-1827. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 9/16" | |||
Nirderstitter,.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 2, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards volumes from Berlin. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Marsden, William, 1754-1836.
W[illia]m Marsden to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June 11, 1828 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
London, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a set of his published works, bound in five volumes. Titles enumerated. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | |||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
C. C. Rafn to [Peter S.] DuPonceau, President of the A.P.S., | June 12, 1828 | 8 1/2" x 10" | Request File |
Copenhagen, 1 p. A.L.S. Forwards information concerning the Royal Northern Society of Antiquaries. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | June 17, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Edinburgh, 1p. and endorsement. A.L.S.: E. W. Drummond-Hay, Secretary. Is forwarding to the A.P.S. a series of publications of the Society of Antiquaries "from its Institution to the present time. . . " General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Thornely, Thomas.
Tho[mas] Thornely to John Vaughan, | June 19, 1828 | 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | Request File |
Liverpool, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a "companion to the Almance..." General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry James Anderson to ----, | June 26, 1828 | 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
New York, 2pp. A.L.S. With regard to revision of format [of A.P.S. Transactions?]. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Dantas, José Maria Dantas, 1772-1836.
Letter to ---- ----; | June 29, 1828 | 7" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges receipt of certificate of membership in the American philosophical society. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | |||
Gilpin, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Gilpin to John Vaughan, | June 30, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Kentmere, 3 pp., address and endorsement. L.S. Copy. Regarding "Mr. Preston of England's intended bequest of his Library to the philadelphia Library." General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the article on birds by C.L.Bonaparte; | July 18, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: George Ord, Charles Pickering, and Richd. Harlan. 3p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.582. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 383 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to the President and members of the A.P.S., | August 5, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
German Town, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., in the name of Duke Bernard of Saxe-Weimar; the latter's Travels in the United States. FILM403 FRAME124 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Baron von Schuckmann; | Aug. 22, 1828 | 13x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, L.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, pp.582-583. FILM 403 FRAME 147 General physical description: 13x8 | |||
Ticknor, George, 1791-1871.
Geo[rge] Ticknor to John Vaughan, Boston, | August 23, 1828 | 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | Request File |
1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 15/16" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 7, 1828 | 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Concerning donations from the Académie des sciences of the institut de France. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 10, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications from the Lisbon academia real das sciencias. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Santarém, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de, 1791-1856.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S. | 1828 September 10 | Request File | |
Casado Giraldes, J. P. C. (Joaquim Pedro Cardozo).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Sept. 15, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Havre, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards publications and makes inquiries of U.S. geography. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Sept. 16, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Girard. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Ticknor, George, 1791-1871.
George Ticknor to John K. Kane, | September 21, 1828 | 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 15/16" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry J[ame]s Anderson to John Vaughan, | September 27, 1828 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of a letter containing bill of lading for the books. "The type which I have sent on can be retained for the use of the Society . . ." General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 10, 1828 | 7 5/8" x 11 13/16" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents a number of books and prints to the A.P.S., in the name of the King of Denmark. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 11 13/16" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper on insects by [Nicholas Marcellus] Hentz; | Oct. 17, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Charles Pickering, Richd. Harlan and Zaccheus Collins. 1p.and end. Cf, Minutes, p.585. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 458 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 18, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S.: E.Everett. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Graberg de Hemsoe [sic] on Arabic dialect; | Oct. 18, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, Zaccheus Collins, and Jos.Hopkinson. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.585. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Great Falls Manufacturing Company.
Letter to Elisha J. Abel; | Oct. 31, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Somersworth, L.S.: C.C.Wolcott, agent. 2p. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 55.) Concerning the Brewster spinners. On same sheet with letter from Mease to [Sanseer Mfg. Co.]; Nov.11,1831: and [Sanseer Mfg.Co] Advertisement; Oct. 14, 1828. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
New-York Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 31, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S.: Jno.Delafield, jr. 1p.and add., end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Report of committee on Rafn's letter from the antiquarian society of northern antiqities. | 1828 ca. October | Request File | |
The A.P.S. committee reporting on Rafn's letter recommends purchase of two copies of the publications of the Icelandic Antiquarian Society at Copenhagen that Mr. Rafn informed them about, once they are published. The committee also recommends their promotion to other American literary societies, as well as monies to help them subscribe to the publications. | |||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Nov. 6, 1828 | 8x5 | Request File |
L.S.: F. de P. Quadrado. 2p., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to the APS; | Nov. 6, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.,end. In Spanish. Forwards publications of the royal historical society of Spain. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | November 7, 1828 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Washington, 3 pp. Regarding maps wanted by the Department of State in connection with diplomatic negotiations with England. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Renwick, James, 1792-1863.
Ja[me]s Renwick to J[ohn] K. Kane, | November 8, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Columbia College, New York, 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" | |||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
James Brown to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | November 12, 1828 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. 8" x 10" A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. a work presented by the author. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Samuel Brown, | November 21, 1828 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. D.S.: Franklin Beache, Secretary. Returns thanks for pamphlet, Séance publique annuelle des quatre academies, 1828. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1828 | 13-1/2x8-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Rod.I. Murchison. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/2 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | November 22, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 10" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of letter of the 16th., and nineteen maps mentioned therein. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
Henry Ja[me]s Anderson to John Vaughan, | November 30, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Safe arrival of books (i.e., A.P.S. Transactions) and deposit thereof with Carvill and Company. Expects little or no sale. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | Dec. 2, 1828 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.E.Bicheno. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for APS publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 2, 1828 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.Sabine. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 4, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Robinson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the building committee regarding arrangement with Athenaeum about north basement room, | December 5, 1828 | 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, J[ohn] K. Kane, W[illia]m Strickland. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 6 1/2" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 5, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S.with initials. 2p.and add.,end. Praise of science. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Librarian of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1828 | 8x5 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W. S. Stratford. 1p.and add.and end. Thanks for APS publication forwarded by W.Vaughan. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented by Frederick Adelung to the American Philosophical Society, | December 19, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsement. D. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 587. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 7/8" | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 19, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S. Cuvier. 1p.and add.,end. In French Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 20, 1828 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Suggests using Franklin's head on new seal for the Society. See Minutes, p.587. FILM54-67 FRAME 76 General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of the A.P.S.; | Dec. 24, 1828 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
A(?) .L.S: John Robison, secretary. 1p. and end. Calls attention to the Keith biennial prize medal offered by the Council of the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to the president or secretary of the Asiatic society of Calcutta; | Dec. 29, 1828 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, Letterpress c. of L. 1p. Sends APS Transactions for their library. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum concerning Rafn's communication about Norse relics in North America; | Dec., [1828] | 10x8 | Request File |
A.D. 1p. (see Ms.Comm.to the APS. Mechanics, Machinery, Eng., etc., no. 54.) On same sheet as letter from DuPonceau to J.Vaughan; Dec. 17, 1828. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
Letter to | 1828 December | Request File | |
Letter expressing his gratitude and says he is sending a little package of books to the A.P.S., and calls attention to the works on Russia. | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Announcement of the Transactions, vol. III, part 2, new series | 1828 | Request File | |
See Oversize Box | |||
Belton, Samuel.
Sam[uel] Belton to John Vaughan, | January 1, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
German town, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns thanks for his election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Engagement to sup together on the sixtieth anniv[ersar]y of the [Amercian Philosophical] Society, | January 2, 1829 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Of value for autographs. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to John Vaughan, | January 2, 1829 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Returns designated maps, which have not been used, together with receipts therefor. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Royal Society of London.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Jan. 3, 1829 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Thomas Young. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to Tho[ma]s P. Jones, | January 22, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of documents upon the raising of silk worms. Encloses list of deficiencies in A.P.S. set of public documents since 1817. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Invoice of books purchased by order of John Vaughan, Librarian of the A.P.S., | January 29, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
...Paris, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.D.Signed: George Ord. Books purchased in Paris by Mr. Ord. Value, 886 franc, 95 sous. Invoice enclosed in Ord to Vaughan, 1-29-1829. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | January 29, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to books purchased in Paris for the library of the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to John Vaughan, | January 30, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/8" | Request File |
Charleston, 1 p., address and endorsement. Donates to the A.P.S. a number of books, listed herein. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/8" | |||
Cooper, William, 1798?-1864.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 31, 1829 | 9-3/4x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning bones of megalonyx owned by Dorfeuille and hopes the APS will get them Refers to Jefferson. For printed description of these bones, see: Journal.Acad.of Nat.Sci,Vol.VI,p.269. FILM199 FRAME 765 General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | |||
De Lancey, William Heathcote, 1797-1865.
W. H. DeLancey to F[ranklin] Bache, | February 6, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., ----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Emcloses $15 in payment of dues. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to J[ohn] Vaughan, | February 6, 1829 | 4 15/16" x 7 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates small Russian coin to the A.P.S. Work of C. C. Rafn on North American antiquities. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 7/8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | February 11, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning books, to the value of 178 francs, 75 sous, purchased for himself but forwarded to the A.P.S. and included in their account. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | February 12, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Case of books shipped to A.P.S. on board the Francois I. Invoice of 1,065 francs, 70 Sous. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Fischer von Waldheim, Gotthelf, 1771-1853.
Letter to ----; | Feb. 28, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Moscow, A.L.S. 1p. and end. A.L.S. In French Donations for the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Invoice of books purchased in Paris for the American Philosophical Society. Total of 886 francs, 95 sous. | February, 1829 | 8 5/8" x 13 3/8" | Request File |
and shipped on the Francois I in By George Ord. 4 pp. D. Books valued at 886 francs, 95 sous. General physical description: 8 5/8" x 13 3/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Books sent to [American] Phil[osophical] Society [from Paris], | February-June, 1829-1831 | 4 7/8" x 6 5/8" | Request File |
1 p. and endorsement. D. Value: 1,176 francs, 90 sous, calculated as $227.42. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 6 5/8" | |||
Bustamenti, Jose Maria, Don.
Letter to J.R. Poinsett | 1829 March 3 | Request File | |
Bustamenti acknowledges his election to the A.P.S.. | |||
Agricultural & Horticultural Society of India.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | March 4, 1829 | 9x7 | Request File |
Calcutta, L.S.: W. Carey. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to John Vaughan, | March 5, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Madrid, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Royal Academy of History of Madrid wishes to renew correspondence with the A.P.S. and has sent a parcel containing its Transactions and other publications. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | March 5, 1829 | 5" x 8" | Request File |
Paris, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to additional books bought in Paris for the library of the A.P.S. Value, 55 francs, 70 sous. General physical description: 5" x 8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | March 10, 1829 | 5" x 8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has purchased a copy of Musaeum Hermeticum for A.P.S. Price, 4 francs. General physical description: 5" x 8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Invoice of books sent through Mr. Dobson [to the American Philosophical Society], | March 10, April 28, 1829, 1830 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
1 p. D. Value: 92 francs, 50 sous. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Imperatorskai︠a︡ akademīi︠a︡ nauk i khudozhestv (Russia).
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Aug. 7/19, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
St. Petersbourg, L.S.: Fuss. 1p. and add., end. In French. Thanks for APS publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hall, Basil, 1788-1844.
Basil Hall to John Vaughan, | March 13, 1829 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Edinburgh, 2pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to exchange of publications between Edinburgh Antiquarian Society and A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
Nutley, E..
Letter to E. Nutley | 1829 March 30 | Request File | |
Says he will pay the sum named. | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | March, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Erman. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's paper on rattlesnake poison; | April 3, 1829 | 3-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S.: C.Pickering, B.H.Coates and R.E. Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.590. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 300 ff. General physical description: 3-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the making of meteorological observations; | April 3, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: William Hembel, F. Nichols, and Sam. Geo. Morton. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaux, George.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1829 April 6 | Request File | |
Vaux writes to John Vaughan to request acknowledgment that the A.P.S. Library has accepted his donation of 3 volumes of the Theological Repository. | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Lease issued to Athenaeum for rooms in Philosophical hall for five years; | April 10, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | Request File |
D.S: Franklin Bache, sec. 2p. and end. Seal. ---- Another copy signed by Wm. Mcllhenney secy [Athenaeum]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | |||
Cooper, William, 1798?-1864.
W[illia]m Cooper to John Vaughan, | April 10, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | Request File |
New York, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regarding Vaughan's membership in the Lyceum of Natural History. Has been correcting proof-sheets of [Charles Lucien] Bonaparte's paper on grouse. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 11/16" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by [Philip Houlbrooke] Nicklin on shells; | April 13, 1829 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S.: R.Eglesfeld Griffith and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 395 ff. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's paper on birds; | April 16, 1829 | 5x8 | Request File |
D.S.: C. Pickering, B.H.Coates, and R. Eglesfeld Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 464-465, 466 ff. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
American Philosophical Society to Joseph Roberts, | April 17, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. D.S.: J. K. Kane, Secretary. Notice of election of Joseph Roberts to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Report on the committee on the paper by John Dawson. | 1829 April 17 | Request File | |
Report of the Committee on John Dawson's Paper on the Reciprocals of Natural Numbers, which been in manuscript form for over forty years. They were sure that in the meantime the subject had been treated by some eminent mathematicians. Consequently, they did not recommend its publication in the Transactions. | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Lea's paper on the genus Unio; | April 17, 1829 | 6x8 | Request File |
D.S.: R.Eglesfeld Griffith and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. General physical description: 6x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on article by John Dawson; | April 17, 1829 | 5x8 | Request File |
D.S.: F. Nichols. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.591. On same sheet is letter to E.Nulty; March 30, 1829. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
Hazard, Samuel, 1784-1870.
Sam[ue]l Hazard to the Amer[ican] Philosophical Society, | April 17, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Register of Pennsylvania, II. Requests permission to use manuscripts belonging to the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Gomez, J. M..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 26, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In Spanish. Concerning the analysis of a steamboat. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hyde de Neuville, Jean Guillaume, baron, 1776-1857.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of the A.P.S.; | April 30, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | Request File |
Paris, L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership in the Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Lea's paper; | May 1, 1829 | 5x8 | Request File |
D. S.: R. Eglesfeld Griffith and C. Pickering, 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.592. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 8, 1829 | 8x5 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W.S.Stratford. 1p.and add.,and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | May 18, 1829 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has "some few books yet to send" to the A.P.S. Intends going to London soon. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to the president of the scientific and literary society of Madras; | May 19, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, Letterpress copy of A.L.S.: Jn.Vaughan. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | May 22, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 22, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to William Vaughan; | May 27, 1829 | 9x7 | Request File |
Dublin, L.S.: W.Bentham. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication.from the APS. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Swift, J. G. (Joseph Gardner), 1783-1865.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 30, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p.and add. Enc.wanting. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol. 2, no. 58.) Sends account of education. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 1, 1829 | 7-1/2x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S.with initials. 1p. (see Ms.comm.to the APS. Philology, literature, etc., vol. 2, no. 59.) Concerning Swift's memoir on education. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | |||
Crivelli, M..
Letter to the Society of Friends, Philadelphia; | June 10, 1829 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 4p.,end. In French. Enc. wanting. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Medicine, anatomy and physiology, no. 52.) Forwards his memoir on domestic economy Cf. Minutes, p.593. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | June 23 and 25, 1829 | 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
London, 4 pp. A.L.S. Instructs Vaughan to have Dr. [Thomas] Horsfield elected to the A.P.S. London book news. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Cambridge Philosophical Society.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 26, 1829 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Trinity College, Cambridge, L.S.: G. Peacock. 1p. and add., end. Thanks for APS publications. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | June 26, 1829 | 9x7 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Nich[olas] Carlisle. 1p., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 9, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hays, Isaac, 1796-1879.
Letter to P.S. Duponceau; | July 14, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Phila., L.S. 3p. and end. Transmits resolutions passed by the Franklin institute on the removal of Thomas P. Jones from office of superintendent of the U.S. Patent office. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Nichols, F. (Francis), fl. 1795-1820.
F[rancis] Nichols to the President of the A.P.S., | July 17, 1829 | 6 3/4" x 8 5/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Suggesting a change in the procedure at the meetings of the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 5/8" | |||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | July 23, 1829 | 9x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm.Maltby. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Santarém, Manuel Francisco de Barros e Sousa, Visconde de, 1791-1856.
Letter to [Peter S.] DuPonceau; | July 25, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Lisbon, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Offers the APS the introduction to his Tableau Elementaire... Cf. Minutes, p.584. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | July 27, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Books presented to A.P.S. in the name of James Brown, purchased by Mr. Ord. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Wood, George B. (George Bacon), 1797-1879.
Geo[rge] B. Wood to Jno. K. Kane, | July 30, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/16" | |||
Robertson,.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 4, 1829 | 7-1/2x5 | Request File |
A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. and add., end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | |||
Goetze, Peter Otto von, b. 1793.
Letter to Peter [S.] DuPonceau; | Aug. 7 [6], 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
St. Petersburg, L. 2p.and end. Copy. In Latin. Forwards publications of the imperial academy of St. Petersburg. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Saint Petersbourg academie imperiale des sciences..
Letter to the A.P.S. | 1829 August 7/19 | Request File | |
The note acknowledges receipt by the Academie Imperiale des Sciences de St. Petersbourg of the 1st and 3rd volumes of the Transactions, of the Old Series. | |||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to [John] Vaughan; | Aug. 20, 1829 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Rotterdam, L.S.: D. W. Dienau; J. B. Ochencan. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Forwards volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | August 27, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. With regard to books purchased for the A.P.S. Statement of account. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | |||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John K. Kane, | September 1, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Secretary to the A.P.S., Cambridge, Mass., 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on John Gummere's paper on the projection of eclipses; | Sept. 11, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Eugenius Nulty, Saml. Moore and Robert Adrian. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.595. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 467 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Henry S. Tanner to the President of the A.P.S., | September 18, 1829 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates a copy of his new map of United States to A.P.S. See Minutes, September 18, 1829, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 595. FILM 403 FRAME 25 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Sept. 22, 1829 | 13x8 | Request File |
London, L. 1p. Extract. Meterological instrument data. On same sheet is extract of letter from Wm.Vaughan to J.Vaughan; Oct. 6, 1829. General physical description: 13x8 | |||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Sept. 27, 1829 | 12x8 | Request File |
Gravenhage, L.S.: D.J. Van Ewyct. 2p.,end. In Dutch. ----Translation. 1p. Thanks for publication. Forwards publication. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 30, 1829 | 6-1/2x4 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volume. General physical description: 6-1/2x4 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Oct. 6, 1829 | 13x8 | Request File |
L. 1p. Extract. Meterological instrument data. On same sheet as letter from W.Vaughan to J.Vaughan; Sept. 22, 1829. General physical description: 13x8 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 7, 1829 | 7 11/16" x 11 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.L.S. Presents several books to the A.P.S. in the name of Professor [C. C.] Rafn, of Copenhagen. Titles listed. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 11 3/4" | |||
Barnes, Thomas.
Receipt to John Vaughan for purchase of oil; | Oct. 8, Jan. 4, 1829-1830 | 4x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 | |||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Henry S. Tanner to Franklin Bache, | October 19, 1829 | 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
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. FILM 403 FRAME23 General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 5/8" | |||
Davis, John, 1761-1847.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 22, 1829 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Donates publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | Oct. 24, 1829 | 7-3/4x9-3/4 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. ----In French. 1p. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf.Minutes, p.597. General physical description: 7-3/4x9-3/4 | |||
Butten, John M..
John M. Butten to J. P[eter] Lesley, | November 2, 1829 | 6 1/2" x 8" | Request File |
----, 1 p. A.L.S. Estimate on price of engraving eight drawings. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on enlarging the meeting room; | Nov. 6, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Jos. Hopkinson. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.597. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Smith, Daniel B., 1792-1883.
Dan[ie]l B. Smith to Franklin Bache, | November 6, 1829 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | |||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 13, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Abrahamson, J. N. B. v. (Joseph Nicolai Benjamin).
Letter to [American philosophical society Paris, | Nov. 16, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Acknowledges election to membership; sends some of his works. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Harris, Levett.
Levett Harris to John Vaughan, | November 19, 1829 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: an Armenian grammar and a Christian prayer in Armenian text, with twenty-three different translations thereof. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Charles Christian Rafn to Peter Stephen DuPonceau, President of the A.P.S., | November 19, 1829 | 8 1/2" x 10 3/16" | Request File |
Copenhagen, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10 3/16" | |||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 20, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
Calcutta, L.S.: H. H.Wilson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Say, Thomas, 1787-1834.
Thomas Say to John Vaughan, | November 20, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
New Harmony, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. Presents his essay on shells. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Atwater, Caleb, 1778-1867.
Caleb Atwater to John Vaughan, | November 26, 1829 | 7 13/16" x 12 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. His pleasure in visiting the city of Philadelphia. Gratitude to members of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 3/4" | |||
Rask, Rasmus, 1787-1832.
Erasmus Rask to John K. Kane, Secretary to the A.P.S., | November 27, 1829 | 8" x 10 1/8" | Request File |
Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | |||
Tidyman, Philip.
Philip Tidyman to John Vaughan, | December 15, 1829 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/16" | Request File |
Charleston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: the Works of Lord Bacon, in ten volumes. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/16" | |||
Rask, Rasmus, 1787-1832.
R. Rask to John K. Kane, Secretary of A.P.S., | December 16, 1829 | 8 5/8" x 10 1/8" | Request File |
Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to a system of expressing Arabic in European characters. Sends some papers to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8 5/8" x 10 1/8" | |||
British and Foreign Bible Society.
British and Foreign Bible Society to John Vaughan, | December 26, 1829 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S.: John Jackson, Secretary. Presents to the A.P.S.: a number of versions of the sacred scriptures in some of the Oriental languages. List enclosed. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Long, G..
G. Long to John Vaughan, | December 26, 1829 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., University of London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending a "small book" to the A.P.S. Remarks upon the library and the student body of the University of London. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
University of Pennsylvania.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Dec. 28, 1829 | 10x8 | Request File |
L.S.: James C. Biddle. 1p. and add., end. Donates publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Geology of the route of the Chesapeake & Delaware canal: | , 1829 | 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" | Request File |
being the report of a committee...appointed to examine certain documents & geological specimens..presented by Mr. Andrew Alfred Dexter...[1829]. D. 12p. Mutilated. Committee was composed of S.G. Morton, Charles Pickering, and Jno. Wetherill. Cf. APS Minutes, July 17, Aug. 21,1829; Feb. 21, 1834. Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, July 1946. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 6, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 12, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards material. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Atwater, Caleb, 1778-1867.
Caleb Atwater to John Vaughan, | January 13, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 10" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents samples of minerals to A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Dr. Godman's paper on extinct mammals; | Jan. 15, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea, Z. Collins, R.Eglesfeld Griffith, and W.E.Horner. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.598. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., III, 478 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Hay's paper of a new species of extinct animals; | Jan. 15, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea, Z. Collins and R.Eglesfeld Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.598. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
Letter to J[ohn K.] Kane, secretary of the A.P.S.; | January 22, 1830 | 7" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes, Jan. 15,1830. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | |||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, treasurer to the A.P.S.; | January 22, 1830 | 7" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3d P. 1p. and end. Encloses his contribution as a member of the Society. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on and article by Mease on plant fibers; | Jan. 29, 1830 | 13x8 | Request File |
D.S.: C.Pickering, Z. Collins, and Tho. C. James. 2p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.599. General physical description: 13x8 | |||
Kongelige Danske videnskabernes selskab.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 29, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Copenhagen, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Rafn. 1p. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan., 1830 | 8-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Thanks for publications and forwards publications. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Adelung, Friedrich von, 1768-1843.
List of books presented to the American Philosophical Society by the Chevalier Frederick Adelung of St. Petersburg, | February 5, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Da Ponte, Lorenzo, 1749-1838.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 7, 1830 | 7-1/2x6-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 | |||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[ma]s Horsfield to Franklin Bache, | February 9, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., [London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[ma]s Horsfield to J[ohn] K. Kane, | February 9, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., [London], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Pougens, Charles de, 1755-1833.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of A.P.S.; | Feb. 11, 1830 | 8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Paris, L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership; mentions Benjamin and William Temple Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME128 General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Brown, James, 1766-1835.
James Brown to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | February 12, 1830 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Thanks the Society for resolutions passed upon the death of his brother, the late Dr. Samuel Brown. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee upon resolution to recommend the award of the Extra-Magellanic premium to John d'Homerque "for his valuable experiments on American Silk", | February 19, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 6 pp. D.S.: Joseph] Hopkinson and four others. Hopkinson and four others. Refuse recommendation. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Winthrop, Thomas L. (Thomas Lindall), 1760-1841.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 21, 1830 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Has received Transactions. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | |||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
J[oel] R. Poinsett to John Vaughan, | February 22, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Cincinnati, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Mr. Frank, the artist, who wishes to study the specimens of Mexican sculpture sent to Philadelphia by Poinsett. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Jomard, M. (Edme-François), 1777-1862.
Letter to P.S. Duponceau, president of the A.P.S.; | March 1, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 9" | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges election to membership; sends some of his works. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | March 12, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | March 15, 1830 | 14x8-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Yanoss. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 14x8-1/2 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | March 17, 1830 | 7 3/4" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Book purchases in Paris. Coming sale of Lamarck's library. Has conferred with Michaux upon needs of A.P.S. library. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | March 18, 1830 | 7 3/4" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding sixteen volumes purchased for A.P.S. Invoice for 26 francs included in the letter. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | |||
Marshall, John.
J[ohn] Marshall to J[ohn K. Kane, Richmond, | March 26, 1830 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | Request File |
1 p., address 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" | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | March, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Erman. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
W[illiam] H. Keating to John K. Kane, | April 6, 1830 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses list of donations made to the A.P.S. by [Joel R.] Poinsett and himself. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to Pierre S. DuPonceau; | April 15, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Georgetown, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. Questions. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Tho[ma]s Horsfield to John Vaughan, | April 17, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 9" | Request File |
Fairfield near Manchester, 4pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | |||
Griva, François.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | April 20, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Gênes, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Concerning donation. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Lieber, Francis, 1800-1872.
Francis Lieber to J[ohn] Vaughan, | April 23, 1830 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary of A.P.S., Boston, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns Creole Gospel. Hopes A.P.S. received vols. I and II of his work. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | April 24 and 26, 1830 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Sends copy of invoice of books mentioned in letter of March 18. Sale of Lamarck's library. Purchase of five volumes (30 francs) for A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | |||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
W[illia]m B. Hodgson to J[ohn] K. Kane, | April 25, 1830 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Secretary to the A.P.S., Washington, 2pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Welsh, Henry, 1800-1883.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 26, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Harrisburg, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 6, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bille, Steen, 1797-1883.
Letter to [P] Pedersen, Philadelphia; | May 8, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
L.S.: Steen Bille, E. Holstein,Scheinheyder, 1p. and ad.,end. In Danish. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | May 8, 1830 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Cooperation of Michaux regarding journals and bulletins. Question concerning payment of duties. Introducing Dr.Spencer. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | |||
Beasley, Reuben Grant.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | May 11, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Havre, L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards box from Warden. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Thomas Nuttall's paper on a new species of Sarracenia; | May 20, 1830 | 9x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Zaccheus Collins, Solomon W.Conrad and Isaac Lea. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.602. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 49 ff. General physical description: 9x8 | |||
New-York Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 2, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
New York, L.S.: J. Delafield. 1p. and add., end. Inquires if their donation has arrived. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
W[illia]m Vaughan to John K. Kane, | June 5, 1830 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., London, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | |||
Poussin, Guillaume Tell, 1794-1876.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 11, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Washington, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards map of Florida. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Reichel, J..
Letter to [ ]; | June 15, June 27, 1830 | 8 1/2" x 10" | Request File |
St. Petersbourg, A.L.S. 3p. and end. In French. On procuring medals from the United States. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the memoir on light by Saunders; | June 18, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: William Hambel, Robert Hare, and Solomon W. Conrad. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.602. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Barnet, I. Cox (Isaac Cox), d. 1833.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | June 25, 1830 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards Aldini's donation. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Mulledy, Thomas F..
Letter to Robert Walsh, Philadelphia; | June 26, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Georgetown College, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards books for the APS library. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Aldini, Giovanni, 1762-1834.
Letter to [Peter S.] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | June 28, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Yarrell, William, 1784-1856.
W[illia]m Yarrell to the secretaries of the A.P.S., | June 28, 1830 | 7 5/16" 9 1/8" | Request File |
London, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his diploma of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 5/16" 9 1/8" | |||
Abrahamson, J. N. B. v. (Joseph Nicolai Benjamin).
Letter to the American philosophical society; | June 30, 1830 | 13x8-1/2 | Request File |
Copenhagen, L. 1p. Enc. In French. Concerning education in Denmark. For enclosure, see, on same sheet as above: Abrahamson. Sixth report. . . ;June 30, 1830. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | |||
Abrahamson, J. N. B. v. (Joseph Nicolai Benjamin).
Sixth report of les écoles d'enseignement muteul en Denmark, | June 30, 1830 | 13x8-1/2 | Request File |
adress'd to the APS; Copenhagen, D.S. 15p. In French. With letter from Abrahamson to the APS; June 30, 1830. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | July 4, 1830 | 10X8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards package to the APS. General physical description: 10X8 | |||
Du Gour, Antione de Jeudy, 1766-ca. 1840.
Letter to [John Vaughan ?]; | July 6/18, 1830 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
St. Petersbourg, A.L.S. 4p. In French. On foundlings and foundling hospitals. Cf. Minutes, Oct. 1, 1830. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
Bloomfield, Joseph E..
Jos[eph] E. Bloomfield to John Vaughan, | July 9, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to Peruvian vases deposited for inspection by the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to John Vaughan, | July 9, 1830 | 8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of his logarithmic tables. Has been elected to associate membership in the [Royal] Astronomical Society of London. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the purchase of minerals from Dr. Feuchtwanger; | July 9, 1830 | 6x8 | Request File |
D.S.: John P. Wetherill, S.G.Morton, and R. Eglesfeld Griffith. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes,p.603. General physical description: 6x8 | |||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Letter to ---- ----; | July 10/22, 1830 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
St. Petersburgh, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presents copy of Mr. Humboldt's speech given before the Academy, St. Petersburg. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Letter to Sol. Conrad; | August 4, 1830 | 4 3/4" x 8" | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and end. and add. Relative to the withdrawal of a paper by Dr. Feuchtwanger. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 8" | |||
Barabino, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Barabino to John Vaughan, | August 5, 1830 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | Request File |
New Orleans, 2 pp., address and endorsement. Mexican idol intended for A.P.S. has a broken face. Insects delayed due to a lack of cork for boxes. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | |||
McGinley, A. A..
A. A. McGinley to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | August 9, 1830 | 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Fannittsburg, Pa., 2 pp. and endorsement A.L.S. Transmits a "curious vegetable" to the A.P.S., "never . . . subjected to philosophical analasis." General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to John Kanne [sic], Philadelphia; | Aug. 16, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Georgetown, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Forwards publications from the royal academy of science of Lisbon. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Grant, Joseph P..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1830 August 18 | Request File | |
Letter accompanying a donation of books. | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | August 20, 1830 | 6 1/2" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Introducing Captain Acosta, Who has taken charge of a present of books for the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 7/8" | |||
Historical Society of Michigan (1828-1861).
Letter to the American Philosophical society; | Aug. 23, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Detroit, L.S.: Henry Whiting. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Jones, Thomas P., 1774-1848.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 4, 1830 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Washington, D.C. A.L.S. 1p. Pertains to a hiatus in the Society's file of Congressional documents. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 15, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and B. Peirce. 1p. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the American Philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Sept. 23, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Batavia, L.S.: Van de Ness. 1p., end. In Dutch. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
Washington Irving to John K. Kane, | September 27, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 9" | Request File |
London, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | |||
Massachusetts Historical Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 30, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, L.S.: A. Holmes. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Pederson, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | October 11, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending a small parcel containing some books for the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Oct. 19, 1830 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Bentham. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Greenleaf, Anne.
Anne Greenleaf to John Vaughan, | October 25, 1830 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Allentown, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Forwards the portrait of the late Judge [William] Tilghman to the A.P.S. to be copied. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 25, 1830 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Lexington, Ky., A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of APS Transactions, Vol.3, last part. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to [the A.P.S.]; | Oct. 25, 1830 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 2p. Has written thanks for publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Nov. 3, 1830 | 12x8-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S: Roder[ick] Murchison. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8-1/2 | |||
Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Letter to [William] Vaughan, London; | Nov. 3, 1830 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: John Robinson. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for A.P.S. publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
U.S. House of Representatives..
Letter to John Vaughan | 1830 November 8 | Request File | |
Regarding the transmission of a set of House of Representatives Journals (9 vols.) and Spark's edition of Diplomatic Correspondence (8 vols.) to the A.P.S.. Signed by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, Nov. 8, 1830. | |||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 10, 1830 | 10x8-1/2 | Request File |
The Hague, L.S.: H. J. Van Ewyck. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 10, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication.from Prof. Rafn. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Schlegel, J. F. W. (Johan Friderich Wilhelm), 1765-1836.
Letter to the President of the APS Philadelphia; | Nov.13, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Copenhagen, L. 1p. and add.,end. "Copy" ----Original letter. 2p.and end. Donates volume. On same sheet is letter from Pedersent to J. Vaughan; Nov. 17, 1830. FILM 403 FRAME 148 General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 17, 1830 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. Proposes Schlegel for membership. On same sheet as letter from Schlegel to the President of the APS; Nov.13,1830. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 19, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Nov. 29, 1830 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 2, no.73.) Concerning needed corrections on Maclure's geological map of the U.S. Cf. Minutes, p.606. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Dec. 1, 1830 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Mutilated. Concerning purchase of a book. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | December 3, 1830 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: the works of Mencius, a Chinese philosopher. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on P.A.Brown's communication; | Dec. 17, 1830 | 4x8 | Request File |
D.S.: John P. Wetherill and Charles Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p. 607. General physical description: 4x8 | |||
Rich, O..
O. Rich to John Vaughan, | December 18, 1830 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | Request File |
London, 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Sale of his Americana to Harvard College. Lord Kingsborough's work on Mexican antiquities. Shall be happy to furnish the A.P.S. with works relating to America. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Joseph Jäckel; | Dec. 26, 1830 | 7 1/2" x 12" | Request File |
Philadelphia, L. 2p. Copy. Lists works which he is sending him to aid in his study of the towns of the U.S. FILM403 FRAME 161 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
List of contributors to subscription to the Memoirs of the Academy of Inscriptions | December, 1830 | 7 5/8" x 12" | Request File |
List of contributors to subscription to the Memoirs of the Academy of In Insscriptions, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. with 19 signatures. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom were referred the communications from William B. Hodgson at Algiers, | , 1830 | 7 5/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
[Philadelphia],----. 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: S[everin] Lorich, W[illiam] Rawle, Peter S. DuPonceau. Publication in Transactions recommended. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
DuPonceau, Peter S. (Peter Stephen), 1760-1844 .
Corrections for a volume by Jean Aldini. | [ca. 1830?] | Request File | |
Proposed corrections to a volume by Jean Aldini. | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Jan. 3, 1831 | 10x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Cuvier. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | |||
Seybert, Henry, 1801-1883.
Henry Seybert to the President of A.P.S., | January 6, 1831 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents portrait of Dr. [Caspar] Wistar to the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's paper on the orang; | Jan. 7, 1831 | 5-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Saml. Geo.Morton, Charles Pickering and Wm.E. Horner. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.612. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 52 ff. General physical description: 5-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Andres Manuel] Del Rio's paper on silver reduction; | Jan. 7, 1831 | 8x8 | Request File |
D.S.: A.D.Bache and John M. Wetherill. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.612. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 60 ff. General physical description: 8x8 | |||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
Jos[eph] Hopkinson to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | January 20, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
President of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts presents a portrait of Correa de Serra to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Jan. 20, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Arthur Aikin. 1p. and end. Exchanges publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Robley Dunglison to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 25, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S. University of Virginia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, Librarian of A.P.S., | January 28, 1831 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regrets not having heard from Vaughan for a long time. Possible purchase of Edwards's Ornithology for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Martin, Lawrence.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Jan., 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L. 1p. and add.,end. In Latin. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's paper; | Feb. 4, 1831 | 6x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin,and C. Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.614. General physical description: 6x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to General Lafayette; | Feb.7, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Enc. In French. Encloses letter to Louis Philippe, announcing election to the APS. For enc.,see: APS to Louis Philippe; Feb. 7, 1831. Presented by Arthur Bloch; Dec. 1936. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Louis Philippe; | Feb. 7, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. 2p.and end. [2 copies marked: "Copy".] Has been elected to membership. Mentions Jefferson and Franklin. Enclosed originally in: DuPonceau to Lafayette; Feb. 7, 1831. One copy, gift Arthur Bloch;Dec. 1936. FILM 54-64 FRAME 127 FILM 199 FRAME 418 General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bowditch, Nathaniel, 1773-1838.
N[athaniel] Bowditch to John Vaughan, | February 8, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Boston, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will not be able to make any observations of the eclipse. Is pleased that the American Philosophical Society is so active in matters of science. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Observations of the solar eclipse of February 12, 1831. | February 18, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
of 3 pp. and endorsement. Com. Verbal communication, February 18, 1831. See Minutes of that date in Pro., XXII pt. 3, 614. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to bindings done for the library [mostly made out to George Ord or John, Vaughan]; | Feb. 26, Aug. 2, 1831, 1847 | Request File | |
D. 96 items. Various sizes. | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [the American philosophical society]; | March 1, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Berlin. Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p.,end. In German. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Gen. Lafayette; | March 1, 1831 | 7 1/4" x 9" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Relative to the Transactions and the certificate of membership which are to be sent to Philip Louis (sic),king of the French. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec.1936. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | |||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 9, 1831 | 7-3/4X5 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. Returns publications to library. General physical description: 7-3/4X5 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John K. Kane, Secretary of A.P.S., | March 11, 1831 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges election as secretary of A.P.S. European situation. Requests information about Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
H[enry] J[ames] Anderson to John Vaughan, | March 14, 1831 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 1p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Books belonging to the A.P.S. held in his possession. Observations of Professor [James] Renwick upon eclipse. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | |||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert de Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to P.S.DuPonceau; | March 14, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L. 1p. Extract. In French. Received the A.P.S. letter to the king. On same sheet is letter from DüPonceau to [J.Vaughan?; April, 1831]. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's paper; | March 18, 1831 | 5x8 | Request File |
D.S.: A.D. Bache, Philip H. Nicklin and Charles Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.615. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
Hammer-Purgstall, Joseph, Freiherr von, 1774-1856.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | March 21, 1831 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Vienna, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Donates volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | March 23, 1831 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Favorable reception of A.P.S. Transactions, III, in Europe. Comments upon vol. IV, now in press. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Ewing, George W..
G[eorge] W. Ewing to John Vaughan, | March 31, 1831 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: two works from Paris, one upon vaccine, the other upon yellow fever. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | March, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Wilken. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee to whom was referred the consideration of the best mode of employing the $200 proposed by the Society to be placed at the disposal of George Ord to be laid out in books at Paris, | April 1, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: J[oh]n Vaughan, W. H. DeLancey, Philip H. Nicklin. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | |||
Greenleaf, Anne.
Anne Greenleaf to John Vaughan, | April 4, 1831 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Allentown, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning the return of the portrait of William Tilghman. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
Quincy, Josiah.
Josiah Quincy to John Vaughan, | April 5, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Cambridge, [Mass.], 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Sends a catalogue of the Athenaeum by Mr. C. C. Felton, a tutor at the university [Harvard]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] ord to John K. Kane, Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 12, 1831 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning a book presented by Isaac Cox Barnet. Sharp criticism of the blunders of John Vaughan in particular and of the A.P.S. in general. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Middleton, Henry, 1770-1846.
Henry Middleton to Jno. Vaughan, | April 13, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
--(?)--, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Donates three sets of Russian coins, made of platinum, to the A.P.S. See Minutes, May 6, 1831, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 616. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to Jean [sic] Kane, Philadelphia; | April 15, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
L.S.: Joseph Marie Dantas. 1p.and end. In French. Concerning publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
List of French transactions given to the French minister at Roux to ascertain whether any are wanting, | April 20, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. Copy of D. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/8" | |||
Jones, Thomas P., 1774-1848.
Tho[ma]s P. Jones to John Vaughan, | April 24, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | Request File |
Washington, 2 pp. A.L.S. Concerning efforts to obtain his restoration to the Patent Office. Election to membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 11/16" | |||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to Peter S. DuPonceau, | April 26, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Havana, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Guia de forasteros de la isla de Cuba...1831. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
[John Vaughan?] to George Ord, | April 26, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. Dr.L. Unsigned. Informs Mr. Ord that all of the books which he secured abroad have arrived safely. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
P. Pedersen to John Vaughan, | April 29, 1831 | 7 5/16" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., Copenhagen, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Sends to the A.P.S. six copies of a pamphlet upon the variation of the compass. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 8 3/4" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to [John Vaughan ?;] | April, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S.with initials. 1p. Sends extract of letter from Lafayette. On same sheet as letter from Lafayette to DuPonceau; March 14, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Larrey, D. J.(Dominique Jean),baron,1766-1842..
Letter to the President of the A.P.S. | 1831 May 10 | Request File | |
Larrey accepts the nomination of membership in the A.P.S.. | |||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
E[dward] Everett to J[ohn] K. Kane, | May 16, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Charlestown, Mass., 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 17, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Lists donations forwarded.from the royal and horticultural societies. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Lewis David von Schweinitz's paper on American fungi; | May 20, 1831 | 5x8 | Request File |
D.S.: C.Pickering and R.E.Griffith. 1p. and add.: "John Vaughan," end. Cf. Minutes, p. 616. Printed: Trans.,n.s., vol. IV, 141 ff. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 20, 1831 | 12x8 | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Donates material. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
Thomas, Moses.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | May 24, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Worcester, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Enc. Concerning bequest. For enclosure, see "Public bequests... extracts from the Will [of]...Isaiah Thomas [1831]." General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bataviasche genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen..
News clipping regarding a gift of books to the A.P.S. from the Batavian Society and Van der Vinne. | 1831 May 25 | Request File | |
News clipping about Batavian Society book donation to the A.P.S. Library. | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to J[ohn] Vaughan, | June 8, 1831 | 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Bishop [William] White is willing to complete the A.P.S. file of the Reports of the British and Foreign Bible Society, so far as lies within his power. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
Everett, Alexander Hill, 1790-1847.
A[lexander] H. Everett to J[ohn] K. Kane, | June 13, 1831 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Encloses $10 admission fee. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] Ord to John Vaughan, | June 14, 1831 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Regarding books to be sent to A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | June 16, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, L.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Hays' paper on fossils; | June 17, 1831 | 5x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.617. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 317 ff. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's supplement to his paper; | June 17, 1831 | 5x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: A.D.Bache and C.Pickering. 1p.and Cf. Minutes, p.617. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | |||
Gouge, William M., 1796-1863.
W[illia]m M. Gouge to John Vaughan, | June 23, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns some books to A.P.S. Requests loan of books upon American banking system. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
McKenney, Thomas Loraine, 1785-1859.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 23, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Donates manuscript. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 28, 1831 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
Phila., L.S.: Nils Collin 1p., end., and end. Sending gold medal of Linnaeus for A.P.S. collection. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 28, 1831 | 8x5 | Request File |
Somerset Place, L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memoranda; | June 30, 1831-1836 | Request File | |
A.D. 7 items. Various sizes. Contains notes and figuring pertaining to the society's accounts. | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 4, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards volumes from the antiquarian societies of Scotland and London. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Joslin, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1796-1861.
B. F. Joslin to Isaac Hays, | July 11, 1831 | 8" x 9 7/16" | Request File |
2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to his paper on irradiation. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/16" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee for the purchase of books from the sale of Dr. Priestman's library; | July 15, 1831 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: G.W.Featherstonhaugh. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.617. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Murray, Nicholas, 1802-1861.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | July 15, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Wilkes-Barre, A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. Donates Indian ms. of the Bible by Mr. Rhodes. Contains also copy of letter from Duponceau to Murray, July 28, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Southard, Samuel L. (Samuel Lewis), 1787-1842.
Sam[uel] L. Southard to J[ohn] K. Kane, | July 20, 1831 | 8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S.,Trenton, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | July 20, 1831 | 6 3/8" x 8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards several volumes to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to N[icolas] Murray; | July 28, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, L. Copy. 1p. Accepts donation. On same sheet as letter from Murray to DuPonceau; July 15, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
G[eorge] O[rd] to John Vaughan, | August 13, 1831 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Liverpool, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.Initialled. Forwards Audubon's Biography of American Birds, and Waterton's Wanderings to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to J.K.Kane; | Aug. 19, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Georgetown, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Forwards material from the Lisbon academy of science. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Nich[olas] Collin to John Vaughan, | August 23, 1831 | 6 1/2 x 8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to pay his "last contribution" to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 1/2 x 8" | |||
McLane, Louis, 1786-1857.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 24, 1831 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Forwards papers from London. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853.
Letter to Jonh [sic] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 2, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In Spanish. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 12, 1831 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | Request File |
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Concerning donations. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | |||
Thomas, Moses.
Moses Thomas to the American Philosophical Society, | September 12, 1831 | 7 1/4" x 8 15/16" | Request File |
Worcester, Mass., 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning bequest of $500 by Isaiah Thomas to the A.P.S.; together with a set of the Massachusetts Spy from 1816 to 1830. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 15/16" | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | September 18, 1831 | 6 3/8" x 8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. "I avail myself of the return of Mr. Ord to Philadelphia to send you some Brochures for the Philosophical Society." General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8" | |||
Brongniart, Alexandre, 1770-1847.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 19, 1831 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 20, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Reuben Haines. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for casts of mastodon bones. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Rives, William C. (William Cabell), 1793-1868.
W[illiam] C. Rives to J[ohn] K. Kane, | September 24, 1831 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Paris, 2 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. together with the receipt of his certificate. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Sagra, Ramón de la, 1798-1871.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Sept. 26, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Havana, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In Spanish. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 26, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In Spanish. Concerning a shipment via New Orleans. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 27, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Havana, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards Sagra's gift. See letter from Sagra to the Secretary of the APS; Sept. 26, 1831. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Tornel y Mendívil, José María, 1789-1853.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 2, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Baltimore, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In Spanish. Thanks for publications. Leaves forwarding address. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Gonzalez, Francisco Antonio.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Oct. 6, 1831 | 9x8 | Request File |
Madrid, L.S. 1p.and end. In Spanish. Acknowledges membership. General physical description: 9x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | October 10, 1831 | 6 7/8" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., A.L.S. Has forwarded certain designated journals to Vaughan by M. Bertrand. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 3/4" | |||
Bell, John, 1796-1872.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan; | Oct. 20, 1831 | 4-1/2x3-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volume. General physical description: 4-1/2x3-1/2 | |||
Navarrete, Martín Fernández de, 1765-1844.
Letter to J.K.Kane; | Oct.20, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Madrid, L.S. 1p.and end. In Spanish. Acknowledges membership certificate from the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Major Hartman Bache; | Oct. 21, 1831 | 10" x 8" | Request File |
Phila., Printed L. filled in in ms. S: J.K.Kane, secretary. 1p. and env. Announcing his election to membership. Presented by Miss Edith Bache, March 1954. General physical description: 10" x 8" | |||
Bache, Hartman, 1797-1872.
Hartman Bache to J[ohn] K. Kane, | October 25, 1831 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Thomas, Moses.
Moses Thomas to John Vaughan, | October 26, 1831 | 8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Treasurer of A.P.S., Worcester, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Will pay $487.50 and forward box of newspapers to A.P.S., in accordance with will of Isaiah Thomas, upon return of receipt for same. General physical description: 8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Wallenstein, Jules de, -1845.
Letter to John Vaughan; | October 27, 1831 | 10-1/4x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L. in 3rd P. 1p. and add. Return of books to A.P.S. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | |||
Taylor, Richard C. (Richard Cowling), 1789-1851.
Richard C. Taylor to John Vaughan, | October 29, 1831 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Athenaeum, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Dr. R. Harlan, who wishes access to the cabinet of fossils "which remain at present in the Room of the Philosophical Society." General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on N[icholas] Collints paper on necrological observations; | Nov. 4, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Isaac Hays, Willm. H. Keating, and J.K. Mitchell. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.620. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Benjamin F.] Joslin's paper on irradiation; | Nov. 4, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: A.D.Bache, Isaiah Lukens and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.620. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 340 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Pedersen, Peder, 1774-1851.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 30, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
[Copenhagen,]. A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Dannery, S..
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Nov., 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publication of Ramon de la Sagra. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Harlan, Richard, 1796-1843.
Concerning a new species of fresh water tortoise; | Dec. 1, 1831 | 10x8 | Request File |
D. 6p.and end. (see Ms.comm. to the APS. Natural history, vol. 2, no. 76.) Cf. Minutes, p.624. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Hays' paper on fossils; | Dec. 16, 1831 | 6x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Isaac Lea and C.Pickering. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.621. Printed: APS Proc., II, 105. General physical description: 6x7-1/2 | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 19, 1831 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 3p. and end. In French. ----Copy. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Ferussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
Baron de Ferussac to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | December 24, 1831 | 7 15/16" x 10 1/8" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp. Pr.L. Signed: Bar[on] de Ferussac. MS. notation. (In French.) Regarding continuation of his Histoire naturelle des Mollusques. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 10 1/8" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
J[oh]n Vaughan to George Ord, | December --, 1831 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
Dr., ----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. George Ord's bills for books purchased for the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Concerning Mexican antiquities in the Society | [1831] | Request File | |
Refers to a report by Mr. Warden on Mexican antiquities at the A.P.S., and finds it of sufficient interest (although it "leads to no result"), to recommend publication in the A.P.S. Transactions. | |||
Raguet, Condy, 1784-1842.
Condy Raguet to Peter S. DuPonceau, President of the A.P.S., | January 2, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: The Free Trade Advocate, 2 vols., 1829; and The Banner of the Constitution, 2 vols., 1830 and 1831. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | |||
Rawle, William, 1759-1836.
W[illiam] Rawle to John K. Kane, | January 3, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a lithographic print of Chief Justice [John] Marshall. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/4" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 5, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Encloses a toast to be given in his name at the APS meeting: "...when Franklins on Franklins shall arise..." FILM54-67 FRAME 71 General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on making casts of mastodon bones; | [Jan. 20, 1832] | 10x8 | Request File |
D. 1p., receipted by John Chitty; witnessed by J. Snider, jr., end., and end. Cf. Minutes, p.622. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Gilpin, Henry D. (Henry Dilworth), 1801-1860.
H[enry] D. Gilpin to John K. Kane, | January 20, 1832 | 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
Bille, Steen, 1797-1883.
Steen Billé to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 21, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary to the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. 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" | |||
Ducatel, Julius Timoleon, 1796-1849.
J[ulius] T. Ducatel to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 24, 1832 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Baltimore, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of his certificate of membership in the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Sergeant, Thomas, 1782-1860.
Tho[mas] Sergeant to J[ohn] K. Kane, | January 24, 1832 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Bataafsch Genootschap der Proefondervindelijke Wijsbegeerte (Rotterdam, Netherlands).
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, | Jan. 30, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, Rotterdam, L.S.: C. J.Glaimans. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Dannery, S..
Letter to the President and members of the APS; | Jan. 30, 1832 | 8" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. and enc. - 2p. Theft of medals from the Bibliothéque duRoi, Paris, on Nov. 5 and 6, 1831. Encloses list of them. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | |||
Tanner, Henry Schenck, 1786-1858.
Letter to J[ohn] K. Kane; | Feb. 13, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning the publication of an article by E.C.Bridgman. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Manilla [sic] by E.C. Bridgman; | Feb. 17, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: J.K.Kane. 1p.,end. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaux, George.
Geo[rge] Vaux to John Vaughan, | February 27, 1832 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning a decline in the price of books in Paris. Cites as an example, the work of the Egyptian Institute. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Athenaeum of Philadelphia.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Feb., 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
L.S.: Wm. Smith, Roberts Vaux, Saml.Norris, and Jos. Gratz. 1p.and add.,end. Enc. Wishes to meet with the APS committee on the library. For enclosure: see Athenaeum minutes; Feb. 13, 1832. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to John Vaughan, | March 5, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Havana, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: Havana Almanack, 1832; and the two last numbers of the Cuban Review. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Ware, Henry, 1794-1843.
H[enry] Ware, Jr., to John Vaughan, | March 6, 1832 | 7 1/4" x 9" | Request File |
Cambridge, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Letter of inquiry regarding location of [Joseph] Priestley letters. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | |||
Roux de Rochelle, 1762-1849.
Letter to [John Vaugahn]; | March 16, 1832 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S. 3p.and end. In French. "Copie." Forwards publications and list of publications from the French academy and institute. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Say, Benjamin, 1755-1813.
Letter to A.P.S. | 1832 March 16 | Request File | |
Note that states Benjamin Say deposited the original deed between John Fitch and various Philadelphia citizens dated February 9, 1787 crating a joint stock company for propelling vessels through the water by the agency of steam. | |||
Heeren, A. H. L. (Arnold Hermann Ludwig), 1760-1842.
A. H. L. Heeren to Peter S. DuPonceau, | March 23, 1832 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
President of the A.P.S., Göttingen, 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges the receipt of [William B.] Hodgson's dissertation on the Berber language. Its value. English translation of Heeren's work. FILM403 FRAME116 General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Warren, John Collins, 1778-1856.
John C. Warren to John Vaughan, | March 23, 1832 | 8 1/8" x 10 1/16" | Request File |
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Dr. J[ames] S. Sullivan, son of General [William] Sullivan. Acknowledges receipt of last number of A.P.S. publications. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 1/16" | |||
Greene, R. D..
R. D. Greene to John Vaughan, | March 24, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Boston, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Wishes to subscribe to A.P.S. Trans. IV. Is sailing from Boston for Charleston. Will see Vaughan at Philadelphia upon his return trip. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | March 24, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards six volumes of Academy of Inscriptions to the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | |||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 28, 1832 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S.: F.C. Gray. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to [the American philosophical society]; | March 29, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p. and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Pereira de Azambuja, Jacob Frederico Torlade, 1788-1847.
Letter to Pierre DuPonceau; | April 4, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Georgetown, A.L.S. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Naccari, Fortunato Luigi.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | April 10, 1832 | 10x7 | Request File |
Chioggia, A.L.S. 1p. In Italian. Enc. Forwards volume on order of Charles Lucien Bonaparte. For enc.,see: Naccari. Dedication...; April 10, 1832. General physical description: 10x7 | |||
Naccari, Fortunato Luigi.
Dedication to the APS of his Flora Veneta; | April 10, 1832 | 10x7 | Request File |
A.D.S. 1p. and end."...sent to Chas.Luc. Bonaparte..." In Italian. Enclosed originally in letter from Naccaria to the APS; April 10, 1832 General physical description: 10x7 | |||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 13, 1832 | 8x5 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Moore, George.
Letter to P[eter S.] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | April 14, 1832 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Trieste, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards package. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 19, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Concerning Mr. Torlade of Portugual. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 21, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards publications of the royal academy of history of Madrid. Thanks for making Martinez a member of the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Martínez, Juan José.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of the A.P.S.; | April 24, 1832 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Acknowledges election to membership. Cf. Minutes, April 20, 1832. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Morton, Samuel George, 1799-1851.
S[amuel] G[eorge] Morton to Jno. Vaughan, | April 24, 1832 | 4 7/8" x 8 1/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding a collection of antique Peruvian vessels deposited in his care, for the A.P.S., by Dr. Burrough. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 8 1/8" | |||
Hodge, Hugh L. (Hugh Lenox), 1796-1873.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of A.P.S.; | April 27, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Acknowledges election to membership. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | April 28, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Mentions Roux de Rochelle,who might be made a member. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Abert, John James, 1788-1863.
John J. Abert to F[ranklin] Bache, | May 2, 1832 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Washington, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
H[enry] J[ames] Anderson to Jno. Vaughan, | May 2, 1832 | 8" x 9 11/16" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning subscribers [to A.P.S. Transactions] in New York. General physical description: 8" x 9 11/16" | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | May 3, 1832 | 13-1/2x9 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edward Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 13-1/2x9 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 4, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 11, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: A.Lee Morgan. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | May 21, 1832 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Washington, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Plan for making A.P.S. "the center of scientific communication between the new world and the old." General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Linnean Society of London.
Letter to George Ord, Philadelphia; | May 24, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S: F. Boott. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | May 24, 1832 | 9x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Wm. Maltby. 1p. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Coraboeuf,.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | May, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Donates volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
List of publications of the société; | May, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Cassin. In French. Enclosed originally in letter from the société asiatique to the Sec. of the APS; June 9, 1832. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hayes, S..
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 5, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
West Point, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add. Thanks for publications and orders others. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | June 9, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Encloses a copy or a letter from A. H. L. Heeren, of Göttingen, with a request that it be read at the next meeting of the Society. FILM403 FRAME 106 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | June 9, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Eug[en]e Burnouf. 1p. and end. In French. Enc. ---Copy with letter from DuPonceau to J. Vaughan; Oct. 1, 1835. Desires to exchange publications. Forwards their publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Lorin, Theodore Quentin, 1775-1857.
Letter to Franklin Bache, secretary of A.P.S.; | June 10, 1832 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. In French. Acknowledges membership in the Society, and receipt of certificate. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to Juan Vaughan; | June 16, 1832 | 8x6 | Request File |
Madrid, L.S.: Diego Clemencin. 1p.and end. In Spanish. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 8x6 | |||
Société asiatique (Paris, France).
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | July 2, 1832 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Eug. Burnouf. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Royal Dublin Society.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan, London; | July 5, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
L.S.: Fred. Cradoch. 1p.,end. ----Copy. Thanks for APS publications. On same sheet is letter from Cradoch to W. Vaughan; July 7, 1832. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | July 6, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S., a copper coin bearing the likeness of George Washington, dated 1791. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Caradoc, Sir John Francis, 1762-1839.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan; | July 7, 1832 | 9X7-1/2, 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. ----Copy. Asks for naides of the US be forwarded to him, as described in APS publication. On same sheet as Royal Dublin society to W.Vaughan; July 5, 1832. General physical description: 9X7-1/2, 10x8 | |||
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844.
Letter to Dr. Chapman; | July 8, 1832 | 10x8-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards publication. FILM403 FRAME 179 General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | July 9, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: J. Arago. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | July 10, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jomard. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | July 11, 1832 | 10X7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: F. Arago. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10X7-1/2 | |||
De Bure feres.
Letter to David B. Warden | [1832] July 12 | Request File | |
Concerning books for the A.P.S.. | |||
Pickering, John, 1777-1846.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 13, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Eyriès, Alexandre.
Statement of shipment to John Vaughan; | July 15, 1832 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Havre, D.S. 1p.,end.by receipt by Peter S. DuPonceau, and end. In French. Books for the society. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Debure frères.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 17, 1832 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L. 2p. In French. "Duplicata" Reports of purchases to the APS. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Debure frères.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 17, 1832 | 10x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Sends list of books purchased for the APS in Paris. On same sheet is note by Vaughan stating the numbers of books sent to theAPS; Sept. 7, 1832. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | |||
Debure frères.
Letter to [David Bailie] Warden, Paris; | July 17, 1832 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L. 1p. In French. Has reported to Vaughan of the purchases for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | July 17, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has forwarded case [of books] to the A.P.S. Has distributed A.P.S. Transactions, IV, pt. 1. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 3/4" | |||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams to John Vaughan, | July 19, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S. some minerals received from Andrew Armstrong in Peru. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Ferussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
Bar[on] de Ferussac to the Secretary of the A.P.S., | July 21, 1832 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (In French.) Regarding books for the A.P.S. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Larne and Palmer.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 31, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Havre, L. 1p. and add., end. Shipped carton to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Real Academia de la Historia.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 1, 1832 | 8x6 | Request File |
Madrid, L.S.: Diego Clemencin. 1p. and end. In Spanish. forwards volume. General physical description: 8x6 | |||
Schweinitz, Lewis David von, 1780-1834.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Aug. 4, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Bethlehem, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bry, H..
H. Bry to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | August 6, 1832 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents Mr. DuPonceau with a piece of silk woven by worms at his own home. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan, librarian of A.P.S.; | Aug. 12/24, 1832 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | Request File |
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Packet delivered safely to Count Nesselrode. Forwards package from the Imperial academy of sciences, St. Petersburg. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | |||
Baldwin, Christopher Columbus, 1800-1835.
Christopher Columbus Baldwin to John Vaughan, | August 30, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Librarian of the A.P.S., Worcester, Mass., 3pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. The origin, purpose, and work of the American Antiquarian Society. Suggests an exchange of duplicates. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Note stating the number of books sent to the APS by De Brure freres; | Sept. 7, 1832 | 10x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.N.S. 1p. On same sheet as letter from De Brure freres to J.Vaughan; July 17, 1832. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | |||
Dallas, George Mifflin, 1792-1864.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Sept. 12, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | September 12, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Failure of silk bill in Congress. Mr. Bellati. Possibility of silk culture in the south. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Kungl. Svenska vetenskapsakademien.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 13, 1832 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Stockholm, L.S.: Berzelius. (Signature missing, but note explains why it was removed.) 1p. and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
[John Vaughan?] to Col. Hampton, | September 13, 1832 | 7 1/2" x 11 3/4" | Request File |
L-3 Philadelphia, 2 pp. L. Unsigned. With regard to the possibility of the introduction of silk culture into the United States. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 11 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to H.J.Anderson; | Sept. 14, 1832 | 7-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, L. 1p. Mutilated. Forwards publications. General physical description: 7-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Freight receipts of packages shipped overseas by John Vaughan; | Sept. 14-May 29, 1832-1841 | Request File | |
Printed D.s filled in in ms. 15 items. Various sizes | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Sept. 15, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p. and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Robley Dunglison to John Vaughan, | September 17, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., University of Virginia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has requested Carey and Lea to send a copy of his work on physiology to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
United States. Dept. of State.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Sept. 17, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Daniel Brent. 1p. and add., end. "Circular." Donates census returns. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Anderson, Henry J. (Henry James), 1799-1875.
H[enry] J[ames] Anderson to Jno. Vaughan, | September 20, 1832 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning A.P.S. Transactions, to be forwarded to Mr. Anderson for distribution. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
Letter to J[ohn] Vaughan; | Sept. 20, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p.and add., end. (see Ms. Comm. to the APS. Medicine, Anatomy and physiology, no. 55.) Concerning colchicum. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [John G.E.] Heckewelder's paper on Indian names; | Sept. 21, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Peter S.DuPonceau,Severin Lorich, and Charles Pickering. 2p.and end.: A.D. Bache. Cf. Minutes, p.627. Printed: APS Trans.,n.s.IV, 351 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on donation of fossils by Judge Bry; | Sept. 21, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Rich[ar]d Harlan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.627. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 26, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume.of the Royal Irish academy. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Rembrandt Peale to John Vaughan, | October 1, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
New York, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has send portrait of [William H. Furness?] to the care of Franklin Peale at the museum. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | |||
American Philosophical Society..
List of books presented to the A.P.S. by George Ord | 1832 October 5 | Request File | |
List of books presented to the A.P.S. Library by George Ord. | |||
Academia Real das Sciencias de Lisboa.
Letter to the secretary of the A.P.S.; | Oct. 6, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
L.S.: Joseph Maire Dantas. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | October 9, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news. Has sent collection of French books to Society of Foreign Literature. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | |||
Moléon, J.-G.-V. de (Jean-Gabriel-Victor), 1784-1835.
List of titles by J.G.V.de Moléon D. | Oct. 10, 1832 | 12x8 | Request File |
3p. In French. Enclosed originally with letter from Moléon to the President of the APS; Oct. 10, 1832. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
Moléon, J.-G.-V. de (Jean-Gabriel-Victor), 1784-1835.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Oct. 10, 1832 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Enc. In French. Donation. Requests membership. For enclosure, see Moléon. List of titles [Oct. 10, 1832]. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Labouderie, abbé (Jean de), 1776-1849.
Letter to the president [of the APS]; | Oct. 16, 1832 | 8" x 11 1/2" | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Is president of the Société des antiquaires de France; desires to become a corresponding member of the APS. General physical description: 8" x 11 1/2" | |||
Société des antiquaires de France.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Oct. 16, 1832 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Laboudiere. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | |||
Templeman, George, d. 1852.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Oct. 17, 1832 | 10X8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 4p. Reply to former letter concerning a set of congressional documents. General physical description: 10X8 | |||
Templeman, George, d. 1852.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 17, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan, London; | Oct. 22, 1832 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.H. Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Richard] Harlan's papers on fossils; | Nov. 2, 1832 | 8x7-1/2 | Request File |
D.S.: S.G. Morton, W.E. Horner and William Hembel. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.628. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., IV, 397 ff. General physical description: 8x7-1/2 | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 3, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edwd. T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 3, 1832 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 7, 1832 | 12x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edward Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | November 7, 1832 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Has distributed A.P.S. Transactions, IV, no. 2. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/2" | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 9, 1832 | 10x7-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Dulong. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 16, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Thayer, Sylvanus, 1785-1872.
S[ylvanus] Thayer to John Vaughan, | November 19, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/16" | Request File |
Millitary Academy, West Point, 1 p. A.L.S. Encloses a check for $20, in payment for Transactions. FILM 403 FRAME 13-2 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/16" | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Nov. 20, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jomard. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Netherlands. Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Landbouw.
Letter to the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 26, 1832 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
The Hague, L.S.: Vanalan. 2p.and end. In Dutch. ----English translation. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Parker, John.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1832 December 1 | Request File | |
Parker reports that he has forwarded publication to the Haarlem Society of Science. | |||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to William Vaughan, London; | Dec. 5, 1832 | 9x7 | Request File |
A.L.S.: B.Leigh Lye. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication of the APS. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on A.D.Bache's paper on magnetism; | Dec. 7, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: William Hembel and B.H.Coates. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.629. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 209 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Thomas] Say's paper on insects; | Dec. 7, 1832 | 4-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: C.Pickering and Richd. Harlan. 1p. and end. Cf. Minutes, p.629. Printed: Trans., n.s., vol. IV, 403 ff. General physical description: 4-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Children, J. G. (John George), 1777-1852.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | December 12, 1832 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | Request File |
British museum, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Is commanded by the Duke of Sussex, president of the Royal Society, to acknowledge his election to membership in the A.P.S. Promotion of friendly intercourse between the two societies. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 12, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 15, 1832 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards material. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce (Great Britain).
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan, Finchurch Street; | Dec. 20, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Ar. Aikin. 1p. and add., end. APS will have books sent to it. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Hopkinson's paper on a python; | Dec. 21, 1832 | 8x9 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.629. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 121 ff. General physical description: 8x9 | |||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to P. S. Duponceau, as president of the Philosophical society; | Dec. 25, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. and end. The Hungarian academy of sciences, organized in the city of pest in 1829,[7] desirous of corresponding with similar institutions of learning, recommends itself to the Philosophical society of Philadelphia. Lists the officers. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Resolution to exchange publications with the Hungarian academy of science; | Dec. 26, 1832 | 6x1/2x8 | Request File |
D. 1p. General physical description: 6x1/2x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Dec. 26, 1832 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: F. Arago. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum of accounts of the American philosophical society to 1832; | 1832 | 7-1/2x12 | Request File |
A.D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 7-1/2x12 | |||
Hamilton, C. J. A..
Prevailing winds and state of thermometer observed at Fort Union . . . From 1 Jany to 31 Aug 1834. | 1 Jany to 31 Aug., 1833 to 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
t.p., endorsement. 20 pp. Com. Presented to A.P.S.: November 4, 1836. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 693. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Philadelphia.
Receipts to the American philosophical society for water rent; | Jan. 1, 1833-1847 | Request File | |
D. 15 items. Various sizes. | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Bills of exchange purchased by the APS | 1833 January 3- 1847 November 26 | Request File | |
Bils of exchange of various sizes. 15 items. | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on fund for raising a statue to Cuvier; | Jan. 4, 1833 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: N.Chapman and Roberts Vaux. 1p. and end. Contains list of 23 names of contributors. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Adams, J..
J. Adams to J[ohn] Vaughan, | January 4, 1833 | 8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Charleston, S. C., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning an exchange of books with the library of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 13/16" | |||
London Institution.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Jan. 4, 1833 | 9x7 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: W[illia]m Maltby. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Shaler, William, 1778?-1833.
W[illia]m Shaler to John Vaughan, | January 4, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Librarian to the A.P.S., Havana, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Donates to the A.P.S.: Revista...Cubana, 6, 7. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to F. Arago, secretary of the Royal academy of sciences, Paris; | Jan. 5, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, L.S. 2p. In French. Encloses bill of exchange for 1000 francs transmitted as the Society's part in the monument to be erected in honor of Baron Cuvier. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to Charles Nagy; | Jan. 5, 1833 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Philadelphia, Photo. of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in Magyar Tudomanyos Akadémia Konyutára, Budapeat.) APS will be happy to exchange with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Letter to Charles Nagy | 1833 January 5 | Request File | |
Philadelphia, copy of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in Magyar Tudomanyos Akadémia Konyutára, Budapeat.) APS will be happy to exchange with the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. | |||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 5, 1833 | 8" x 12 3/4" | Request File |
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Recommends Mr. Ploessel of Vienna as a maker of astronomical instruments. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 5, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Ducatel, Julius Timoleon, 1796-1849.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 15, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Pertains to Girardin manuscripts which had been entrusted to Dr. Mease for the library of the American philosophical society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
D'Eyting.
Receipt to John Vaughan for payment for indexing the manuscript catalogue of the American philosophical society library; | Jan. 15, 1833 | 3-1/2x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 3-1/2x8 | |||
Férussac, André-Étienne-Just-Paschal-Joseph-François d'Audebard, baron de, 1786-1836.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 15, 1833 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Donates publications. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | |||
Baily, Francis, 1774-1844.
Letter to W[illiam] Vaughan; | January 16, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
[London] L. 1p. Copy, on same sheet with letter from wm. Vaughan to John Vaughan, Jan. 17, 1833. Inquires how he can procure additional copies of Hassler's work on weights and measures. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Receipts to the A.P.S. for insurance payments on Philosophical Hall | 1833 Janury 18 - 1840 January 2 | Request File | |
Insurance receipts. | |||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to William Vaughan, London; | Jan. 28, 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.H.Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Sam[ue]l Breck to John Vaughan, | January 31, 1833 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Harrisburg, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of pamphlet by Mr. [F. R.] Hassler. Will lay aside or send on any "Worthy" documentary matter. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
France. Direction générale des ponts et chaussées et des mines.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Jan., 1833 | 12x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Eurenny(?). 1p. and end. In French. Donates publications. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
James, Edwin, 1797-1861.
Edwin James to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, | February 3, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Albany, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the A.P.S. Encloses $10 dues. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 9/16" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | Feb. 4, 1833 | 8x5 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Nich[ola]s Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Keating, William Hypolitus, 1799-1840.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 5, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Nichols, F. (Francis), fl. 1795-1820.
F[rancis] Nichols to the secretaries of the A.P.S., | February 6, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Approves resolution of the A.P.S. that the resident members should class themselves in committees. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 11, 1833 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Lexington,Ky., A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges certain issues of the Transactions. Introduces the bearer, Mr. Dewees. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Robinson, Moncure, 1802-1891.
M[oncure] Robinson to Alex[ande]r D[allas] Bache, | February 12, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p. address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | |||
Académie royale des sciences, des lettres et des beaux-arts de Belgique.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 15, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 2p. and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache | 1833 February 27 | Request File | |
Sparks thanks Dr. Franklin Bache for his letter of [February?] 15, mentioning the place where Mrs. Franklin died. | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Feb., 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J.F.Encke. 1p.and end. In German. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to the APS; | Feb., 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J. F.Encke. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | March 1, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Batavia, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Société géologique de France.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | March 13, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J.Desnoyers. 3p.and add.,end. In French. Sends rules of the society. Wishes to exchange publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Chas. Nagy; | March 26, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Letterpress copy of A.L.S. 2p.and end. Copy too blurred to read. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | March 29, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p. and end. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on F. Nichols' paper on the solar system; | April 5, 1833 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
D.S.: Franklin Bache and A.D.Bache. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.632. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache | 1833 April 13 | Request File | |
Sparks returns the manuscript volume of Franklin's letters which will be published in May [1833]. | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Isaac Lea's paper on shells; | April 19, 1833 | 8x8-1/2 | Request File |
D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin and A.D.Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.632. General physical description: 8x8-1/2 | |||
Kirckhoff, Chevalier de J. R. L..
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | April 19, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Anvers, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | April 20, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. M. de Ferussac offers to furnish back numbers of the Bulletin of Sciences for thirty-one francs. Americans in Paris recommend Warden for consul. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | April 27, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p. and end. In Dutch. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Randolph, J. (Jacob), 1796-1848.
J[acob] Randolph to A[lexander] D[allas] Bache, Secretary of the A.P.S., | April 27, 1833 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | April 30, 1833 | 8x5 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volumes.of the early Transactions of the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to have the projects of laws printed, | May 3, 1833 | 6 1/4" x 8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Philip H. Nicklin, Isaac Lea. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8" | |||
Mather, W. W. (William Williams), 1804-1859.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 4, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
West Point, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards material. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 4, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications.of the Royal society and the Royal astronomical society. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Meyler, Samuel B..
Sam[uel] B. Meyler to Jno. | May 14, 1833 | 3 1/4" x 7 1/2" | Request File |
Vaughan, Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Wishes to borrow Woodhouse's Analytical Calculation. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 1/2" | |||
Nagy, Károly, -1849.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 23, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Vienna, ALS 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes and telescope. (Prev. cataloged as May 23, 1838.) General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841. Nagy, Károly.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 23, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Vienna, ALS 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes and telescope. (Prev. cataloged as May 23, 1838.) General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Akademiia nauk, St. Petersburg.
Letter to the Academy of sciences of Philadelphia [A.P.S. ?]; | May 25, 1833 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
St. Petersburg, D.S: P.H. Fuss, perpetual secretary. 1p. and printed enc. -4p. Encloses a program of prizes offered for 1834 and 1835. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Accademia economico-agraria dei georgofili (Florence, Italy).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | May 28, 1833 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
L.S.: Leopoldo Pelli-Fabbroni. 3p. and add. In Italian. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1833 June 3, 5 | Request File | |
Regarding a case of books forwarded in February. The letter also relates that Americans in Paris recommend Warden for consul. | |||
Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain).
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 13, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Henry S. Farmer. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to John K. Kane; | June 13, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Colonization Society.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 14, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S.: P.R.Fendall. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for document. Will forward publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | June 14, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. A case of books, addressed to F. Fraley, for the Philosophical Society. was sent by packet in February. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 17, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Edinburgh, L.S.: Donald Gregory. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Bond of Mary Oldmixen and Maria Oldmixen | 1833 June 18 | Request File | |
Bond between Mary and Maria Oldmixen and the American Philosophical Society for the amount of two thousand dollars. | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on printing the laws, | July 19, 1833 | 7" x 8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, A[lexander] D[allas] Bache. General physical description: 7" x 8" | |||
Dwight, Francis, 1808-1845.
Francis Dwight to John Vaughan, | June 21, 1833 | 4 15/16" x 7 3/4" | Request File |
Treasurer of A.P.S., [Boston], 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents specimens of native ore from Virginia to the A.P.S. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on publications.
Report of the committee on publications in re the printing of an index for the four volumes of the Society's Transactions, | June 21, 1833 | 8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.D.S.: Franklin Bache. Holds the printing of an index "necessary". General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Dannery, S..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 25, 1833 | 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Royal Society of London.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Aug. 5, 1833 | 7 1/4" x 9" | Request File |
D.S.: Chas. Konig, For. Sec. R.S. 2p. and end. Announcement of medal to be awarded annually for the most important discoveries in physical and mathematical knowledge. Those for 1833 were awarded to Sir John F. W. Herschel and Prof. de Candolle. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | |||
James, Edwin, 1797-1861.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 6, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Albany, A.L.S. 1p. Has completed his Chippewa testament. Would like to publish a Chippewa grammar under APS auspices. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee on printing the laws and regulations, | August 16, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Isaac Lea, Philip H. Nicklin. Report that the laws have been printed in a pamphlet of 46 pages. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Philadelphia. Collector of Excise.
Receipts to John Vaughan for the American philosophical society; | Aug. 16, Aug. 26, 1833-1841 | Request File | |
D. 9 items. Various sizes. | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | August 18, 1833 | 6 13/16" x 8 13/16" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Book news and comments. General physical description: 6 13/16" x 8 13/16" | |||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Ch[ar]l[e]s Nagy to John Vaughan, | August 20, 1833 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Pest, 3 pp. and endorsements. A.L.S. Concerning a new method of constructing telescopes. Four hundred exiled Polish soldiers to be sent to the United States. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Institut de France.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Aug. 24, 1833 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S.: Cardot. 1p.and end.: "Letter from Pres. DuPonceau to M. Arago...[read Nov. 1, 1833]." In French. Thanks for money for monument to Cuvier. Printed: Hazard Register...; vol.14,190. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Académie royale des sciences (France).
Letter to [P.S.] Duponceau, President of the A.P.S.; | Aug. 26, 1833 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: F. Arago. 2p. In French. Relative to the monument to be erected in memory of Cuvier. Printed: Hazard Register...; vol.14, 190. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Sept. 1, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Batavia, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: Van der Vinne In Dutch. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Chitty, John.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for fossil bones; | Sept. 10, 1833 | 6-1/2x6 and 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 2p.,witnessed: Jacob Snider,Jr., end.by Isaac Hays. Also note by Hays authorizing payment. General physical description: 6-1/2x6 and 8x5 | |||
Henderson, William.
W[illia]m Henderson to the President of the [American] Philosophical Society, | September 11, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 8 9/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsements. A.L.S. Presents to the A.P.S.: a copy of a scale of comparison of commercial weights, "which I lately published in New York." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 8 9/16" | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | Sept. 16, 1833 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 2p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | Sept. 17, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Arago. 1p. and add., end. In French. Forwards volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Henry R[owe] Schoolcraft to Alexander Dallas Bache, | September 17, 1833 | 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Michilimackinac, 1 p., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Acknowledges his election to membership in the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 13/16" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Papers pertaining to the purchase of stationery, ink, etc; | Oct. 10, Nov. 19, 1833, 1847 | Request File | |
D. 66 items. Many are made out to John Vaughan or George Ord. Various sizes. | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 10, 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards Royal society transactions. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to P[eter] S. DuPonceau, | October 12, 1833 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
President of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards volumes from the Baron de Ladoucette, who has expressed a desire to become a member of the A.P.S. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
Cuthbert, John A. (John Albert), 1788-1881.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 19, 1833 | 6x8 | Request File |
Hamburg, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Business for the American philosophical society. General physical description: 6x8 | |||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 30, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Calcutta, L.S.: James Prinsep. 1p. and add., end. Presents publications and thanks for gift of A.P.S. publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the paper by S.C. Walker on the longitude of the A.P.S.Hall; | Nov. 1, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: A.D.Bache, C.N.Bancker, and Hartman Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.640. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V,135 ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Magyar Tudományos Akadémia.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 11, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Pestini, L.S.: G[abriel] Döbrentei. 2p. Joseph Teleki. ----Copy in Hungarian. 1p. ----Copy in Latin. 1p. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Beher, D., baron.
Baron D. Beher to ----, | 1833, 11 [November] | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 11 9ber. 2pp. A.L.S. 9 (In French.) Wishes to examine collection of Mexican antiquities in the possession of the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | |||
Harris, Thaddeus Mason, 1768-1842.
Thadd[eu]s M. Harris to John Vaughan, | November 14, 1833 | 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | Request File |
Dorchester, Mass., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has passed drawing of figures on a vase to Professor C. C. Felton, of Harvard for and opinion. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 11/16" | |||
Anderson, Henry James.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1833 November 18 | Request File | |
Henry James Anderson promises to take charge of the distribution of Vol. 4, nos. 1 & 2 of the A.P.S. Transactions. | |||
Bring, Ebbe Sam. (Ebbe Samuel), 1785-1855.
Letter to Will[ia]m H. Keating, secretary of the A.P.S.; | Nov. 22, 1833 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Lund, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Acknowledges membership in the Society; mentions Benjamin Franklin. Sends some of his works. FILM54-61 FRAME 129 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | |||
Joslin, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1796-1861.
Letter to John Vaughan, treasurer of A.P.S.; | Nov. 25, 1833 | 7 1/2" x 10" | Request File |
Union College, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Desires to subscribe to the new series of the Society's Transactions. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10" | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 1, 1833 | 9x7 | Request File |
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Friendly letter. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | December 3, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Sends four works to the A.P.S., presented by [Baron de] Ladoucette. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Receipts for money for payments for the American philosophical society from various funds, including the Magallenic; | Dec. 3, Dec. 13, 1833, 1841 | Request File | |
D.S. 19 items. Various sizes. | |||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on publications.
Report of the committee on publications in re publication of the Transactions at stated periods, | December 6, 1833 | 8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Franklin Bache, Isaac Lea. Approves publication at stated periods if practicable. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Howe, John.
John Howe to John Vaughan, | December 16, 1833 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. a set of porcupine table mats, made by the Indians of St. John, New Brunswick. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Payments to John Vaughan and George Ord for postage; | Dec. 19, July 1, 1833, 1848 | Request File | |
D. 11 items. Various sizes. | |||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 26, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
New York, L. 1p.and end. Forwards minerals and casts from Leghorn. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Zollickoffer, William, 1792-1853.
William Zollickoffer to [Peter S. DuPonceau?], | December 27, 1833 | 8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Middleburg, Md., 2 pp. A.L.S. Sends specimen of silk produced by worms raised on common lettuce. See Minutes, August 15, 1834 in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 656. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to R[ichard] Harlan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 30, 1833 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p. Sends receipt for shipment. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Thornely, Thomas & Jno. D..
Statement of account with John Vaughan for periodicals from the American philosophical society; | Dec. 31, 1833 | 10x8 | Request File |
Liverpool, D. 1p.and add.,end. Contains note that cash was received from Petty Vaughan. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872.
Tho[ma]s Sully to [John] Vaughan, | 1833 | 4 1/2" x 6 3/8" | Request File |
----, Monday, ----, 1p. and endorsement. A.N.S. Donates three (unnamed) books. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 3/8" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum concerning Geo[rge] Templeman and exchange with the Library Company; | 1833 | 12-3/4x8 | Request File |
A.D. 1p. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Cancelled checks; | , 1833-1847 | Request File | |
D.S.: John Vaughan and George Ord. (see package in vault, third floor.) | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on a building for the scientific and literary associations of Philadelphia, | January 3, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 10 3/4" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsements. D. Committee considers the funds of the Society "altogether too small" for such a project. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 3/4" | |||
May, Samuel J. (Samuel Joseph), 1797-1871.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 5, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
Brooklyn, A.L.S. 1p. and add.and end. Donates volumes. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
American Antiquarian Society.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 6, 1834 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Worcestor, A.L.S: Christopher Columbus Baldwin, Librarian. 2p. and add. Disposal of duplicate pamphlets in the APS; method of binding. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Bataviaasche genootschap von kunsten en wetenschappen.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 6, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Batavia, L.S.: Van der Vinne. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Ralston, Gerard.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 13, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates pamphlets. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Peale, Titian Ramsay, 1799-1885.
T[itian] R. Peale to [John Vaughan]. | January 17, 1834 | 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.N.S. Note that he has borrowed some volumes on insects from John Vaughan. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 7 3/4" | |||
Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire..
Notices to the A.P.S. that insurance premiums are due on Philosophical Hall | 1834 January 17- 1847 March 7 | Request File | |
Notices of insurance premiums due on the policy for Philosophical Hall. | |||
Short, Charles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
C. W. Short to John Vaughan, | January 19, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Lexington, Ky., 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Is sending 535 specimens of dried plants to the A.P.S. See Minutes, January 17, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 646; March 21, 1834, ibid, 649. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p.and add., end. by John Vaughan. Costs for shipping casts. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
[Extracts] from the law compilation of Constantine Armenopolos, | January, 1834 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
judge of Thessalonia, [Philadelphia], 4 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. Endorsed as read, January 3, 1834. No mention found in minutes. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Académie royale des sciences, des lettres et des beaux-arts de Belgique.
Letter to [John] Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Feb. 4, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Brussels, L.S.: Quetelet. 3p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Feb. 6, 1834 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Charles Lyell. 1p.and end. Thanks for the casts of mastodon bones. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 8, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [Isaac] Lea's paper; | Feb. 21, 1834 | 4-1/2x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: C. Pickering and A.D.Bache. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.648. Printed: APS Trans., n.s., vol. II, 259 ff. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | |||
Meredith, William M. (William Morris), 1799-1873.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume. by and from Charles Williams. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Pelletier.
Letter to P[eter] S[tephen] DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | Feb. 21, 1834 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S. 1p.,end.and add.,end. In French. Business. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 25, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards books from New York City. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
La Roche, R. (René), 1795-1872.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Feb. 27, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
A.L. in 3rd. P. 1p.and end. Return of books. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Abert, John James, 1788-1863.
Letter to P.S. DuPonceau; | March 2, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 1p and end. Forwards volumes for the library. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Townsend, John Kirk, 1809-1851.
Agreement of John K. Townsent with the American Philosophical Society, | March 12, 1834 | 7 5/8" x 10" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: John K. Townsend. Witnessed: C[harles] Pickering. Acknowledges receipt of $125 from members of A.P.S. to promote western trip. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | |||
Patterson, W. D..
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | March 13, 1834 | 10x8-1/2 | Request File |
Antwerp, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications.from the academy at Brussels. General physical description: 10x8-1/2 | |||
Vaux, George.
Geo[rge] Vaux to John Vaughan, | March 18, 1834 | 5" x 7" | Request File |
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.N.S. Forwards "book of which I spoke to you" to be deposited in the library of the A.P.S. General physical description: 5" x 7" | |||
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846.
D[aniel] Parker to John Vaughan, | March 21, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers to deposit herbarium of American plants, formerly the property of the late Z. Collins, with the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to John Vaughan; | March 25, 1834 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards copy of Col. J.R. Jackson's "Observations on Lakes," to the A.P.S. Suggests Col. Jackson as a member of the Society. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Parbury, Allen, and Co..
Letter to the Secretary of the American Philosophical society; | April 12, 1834 | 7-1/2x5 | Request File |
London, L. 1p. and add.and end. Forwards volumes. from the Asiatic society of Calcutta. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | May 1, 1834 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Paris, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has been pleased to meet Mr. Nicklin. News of (A.P.S. members) in France. Mr. Seybert leaving for Philadelphia at end of month. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of the committee appointed to prepare a list of all persons who have been elected members of the Society, | May 2, 1834 | 8 1/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D.S.: Franklin Bache and four others. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
McLane, Louis, 1786-1857.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS, Philadelphia; | May 3, 1834 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Forwards gift from Niemcewitz. FILM 403 FRAME 76 General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 5, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Calcutta, L.S.: James Prinsep, 1p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | May 12, 1834 | Request File | |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sends his records on silk culture. | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | May 15, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Nich. Carlisle. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Bache, Franklin, 1792-1864.
Franklin Bache to Robert M. Patterson, | May 16, 1834 | 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Patterson to obtain information about some members of the A.P.S. from Virginia. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 1/2" | |||
Fisher, Joshua Francis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | May 16, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
[ca.]. A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning manuscripts and the historical and literary committee. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Conyngham, Redmond, 1781-1846.
Redmond Conyngham to Franklin Bache, | May 17, 1834 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Lancaster, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regrets that he can furnish no information about Benjamin Gloxin. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to R[ichard] Harlan, Philadelphia; | May 17, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p.and end. Sends receipt for casts. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | May 19, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Sweetbriar, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Donates catalogue. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Quadrado y de Roó, Francisco de Paula.
Letter to B[sic]. F. Bache; | May 19, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Washington, A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p.and add. News about the Spanish members of the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Wall, Garret D. (Garret Dorset), 1783-1850.
Garret D. Wall to Franklin Bache, | May 19, 1834 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
Burlington, [N. J.], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Information respecting the late George Wall, of Bucks County, who "was not of my family." General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
W[illia]m Darlington to Franklin Bache, | May 20, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | Request File |
West Chester, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Information respecting the late Joel Bailey, who died in November, 1797. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 9/16" | |||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
J[ohn] Q[uincy] Adams to Franklin Bache, | May 21, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Washington, 1 p. Respecting the late Caleb Whitefoord, "a man of Letters, of Science, and of Wit." General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to [John] Vaughan | [1834] May 25 | Request File | |
Sparks donates a volume of Franklin for the A.P.S. Library and mentions another source of Frankliniana. | |||
Kane, John K. (John Kintzing), 1795-1858.
J[ohn] K. Kane to Fr[ankli]n Bache, | May 29, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 10 1/16" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Landon Carter, of Virginia, died in Tennessee. John Newnan, of Salisbury, N.C., still alive. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 10 1/16" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Receipts for the purchase of bills of exchange; | 1834 May 30- 1847 November 26 | Request File | |
D. 21 items. Various sizes. | |||
Deutsche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin.
Letter to [the APS]; | May, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Berlin, Printed L. filled in in ms.S.: J.F.Encke. 1p. and end. In Latin. Forwards publication. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to Peter S. DuPonceau, | June 1, 1834 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards scientific brochures. Wants information on ancient populations of the Ohio valley. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | June 5, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S.with initials. 2p. Abstract. Friendly letter. Concerning books for the APS. On same sheet as letter from P.Vaughan to J.Vaughan; June 10, 1834. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Statement to the American philosophical society for the purchase of books to complete the Transactions of the Royal Society; | June 5, 1834 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | Request File |
London, D.S. 1p.,end.and end. by J. Vaughan. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | |||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Report upon Col. Jackson's paper "On a peculiar phenomenon of lakes," | June 6, 1834 | 8" x 10" | Request File |
by A[lexander] D[allas] Bache and E[ugenius] Nulty, ----, 8 pp. and endorsement. Com.S. See Minutes, Feb. 7 and June 27, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 647, 654. General physical description: 8" x 10" | |||
Hooper, C..
[C?] Hooper to James Mease, Lincolns Inn, | June 7, 1834 | 7 3/8" x 9" | Request File |
[London], 1p., address and endorsement. L.S. Acknowledge receipt of letter of 14th April. Copies of Record [Commission] publications still in print will be forwarded to the A.P.S. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9" | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 10, 1834 | 5x10 and 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end Enc. Forwards invoice and bill of lading for publications for the APS. On same sheet are letters from same to same; June 5, 1834, and June 17, 1834. General physical description: 5x10 and 9-1/2x8 | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 10, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add.,end. Enc.of bill of lading of books for the library. Forwards purchases. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 10, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volume.from the antiquarian society. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
McComas, William.
W[illia]m McComas to Franklin Bache, | June 13, 1834 | 8 1/16" X 10" | Request File |
Washington, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Knows nothing of John Rouelle, and has no certain Knowledge of John Stuart. General physical description: 8 1/16" X 10" | |||
Macedo, Joaquim José da Costa de, 1777-1867.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 16, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Lisbon, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Forwards publications of the Lisbon royal academy of sciences. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 17, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. On same sheet as letter from P. Vaughan to J. Vaughan; June 10, 1834. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Mr. Lea's paper describing shells; | June 18, 1834 | 5x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: Charles Pickering and A.D.Bache. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.653. General physical description: 5x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 20, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards papers of the historical and literary committee of the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Letter to John Vaughan; | June 20, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes of papers of the historical committee. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | June 22, 1834 | 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | Request File |
Librarian of A.P.S., Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Forwards a collection of brochures by courtesy of Major Ware. Acknowledges receipt of two numbers of the African Journal. General physical description: 6 7/8" x 8 7/8" | |||
Harvard University.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | June 23, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Josiah Quincy and Thaddeus William Harris. 1p.and add., end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Beeke, Charles Tilson, 1800-.
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | June 25, 1834 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Presents volume. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | |||
Fletcher, Thomas.
Th[oma]s Fletcher to John Vaughan, | June 26, 1834 | 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | Request File |
----, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents engraved portrait of John Dalton to A.P.S. See Minutes, June 27, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 653. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 7/8" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on historical manuscripts in the APS collection; | June 27, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Roberts Vaux and J. Francis Fisher. 1p. Printed: Minutes, p.654. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Muséum national d'historie naturelle (France).
Catalogue of plaster casts and fossil specimens sent to Dr. [Richard] Harlan for the [American] Philosophical Society. | June 27, 1834 | 7 1/8" x 9 1/4" | Request File |
Presented, 2 pp. and endorsements. D. (In French.) General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 1/4" | |||
Pasley, Charles William, Sir, 1780-1861.
Letter to the President of the A.P.S.; | June 27, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Chatham, L.S.: 2p. and end. Forwards publication. For additional information see letter from Lelonëf to the Pres.of the APS;July 25, 1834. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Johnson, William, Sir.
Letter to Franklin Bache | 1834 June 28 | Request File | |
Concerning the date of his father's death. | |||
Barclay, James J., 1794-1885.
James J. Barclay to Clement C. Biddle, | July 1, 1834 | 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement, A.L.S. Presents silver and copper coins collected by Captain David S. Geisinger of the U.S.S. Peacock. See Minutes, July 18, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 655. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Goshen, Mark H..
Mark H. Goshen to Franklin Bache, | July 8, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Lewisburg, Va., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning Col. John Stuart, who died in August, 1823. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 7/8" | |||
Snider, Jacob.
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 11, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia. A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presents volume. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 12, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Erskine, Henry.
Henry Erskine to Franklin Bache, | July 14, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Lewisburg, Va., 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Has been able to learn little about Dr. John Rouelle. Col. John Stuart died on August 23, 1823. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Caperton, Hugh, b. 1821.
Hugh Caperton to Franklin Bache, | July 16, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Monroe Court House, 1p. and address. A.L.S. Has no knowledge of John Rouelle. Information about the late John Stuart and his family. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to [William Vaughan]; | July 16-Aug. 1, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L. Extracts. 1p. Concerning donations to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to John Vaughan, | July 17, 1834 | 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Presents to A.P.S. material from islands in the South Pacific, collected and donatedby Mr. Sylvanus Godon. See Minutes, July 18, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 655. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 3/4" | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
List of deposits for the American philosophical society; | July 17, 1834 | 13-1/2x8; 12-1/2x7-1/2; and 13x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 3p.and end. General physical description: 13-1/2x8; 12-1/2x7-1/2; and 13x8 | |||
Société de géographie (France).
Letter to John Vaughan; | July 19, 1834 | 10-1/2x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: D'Avezac. 1p.and end. In French. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | |||
Eyriès, Alexandre.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | July 21, 1834 | 11x8 | Request File |
Havre, L. 1p., end.by Peter S.DuPonceau,add., end. In French. Business of the society. General physical description: 11x8 | |||
Elliot, Samuel.
Sam[uel] Elliot to F[ranklin] Bache, | July 23, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
----, 2 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Reports Dr. John Newnan as alive. He is on a trip east, but "his family is still in Nashville." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | |||
Lelonëf, J..
Letter to the President of the APS, Philadelphia; | July 25, 1834 | 9x7 | Request File |
London, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards Pasley's volume. See letter from Pasley to the Pres.of the APS; June 27, 1834. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the APS; | July 25, 1834 | 9x7 | Request File |
London, L.S.: Edw[ar]d T. Bennett. 1p. and end. Forwards publications. General physical description: 9x7 | |||
Zollickoffer, William, 1792-1853.
William Zollickoffer to [Peter S. DuPonceau?], | July 26, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | Request File |
Middleburg, Md. 1 p. A.L.S. Inquires whether specimen of silk he sent to A.P.S. was ever received. See Minutes, August 15, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to John Vaughan, | July 27, 1834 | 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of case of books for Director of Bridges and Roads. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | |||
Chitty, John.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for mending fossil skeleton; | July 28, 1834 | 4x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S. 1p.,witnessed: George E. Blake, end.by J.Vaughan, and end.by R.Harlan. General physical description: 4x8 | |||
France. Direction générale des ponts et chaussées et des mines.
Letter to Mr. Warden; | July 29, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Eurenny (?). 1p. In French. Forwards volume to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | July 30, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Arago. 1p. and add.: D.B. Warden end. In French. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
books and tracts sent to Jacob Snider to bind, | August 4-August 5, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 12 5/8" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. D. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 12 5/8" | |||
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844.
Peter S. DuPonceau to William Zollickoffer, | August 17, 1834 | 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. Copy of L.S. Regarding the inferior quality of silk produced by worms fed exclusively upon lettuce. The Society cannot sponsor such a project. General physical description: 7 11/16" x 9 3/4" | |||
École nationale supérieure des mines de Paris.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Aug. 28, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: LePlay. 1p.and end. In French. Forwards publications. On same sheet is letter from Vaughan to LePlay; Dec.29 [1834]. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to Mr. [D.B.] Warden; | Aug. 28, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
Paris, L.S.: Cardot. 1p. and add. In French. Asks him to forward publication to the APS. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Nulty, Eugenius.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Aug. 29, 1834 | 8x5 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards publication by Duhamel. General physical description: 8x5 | |||
Pettis, William.
[William Pettis?] to John Vaughan, | August 29, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
Baltimore, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Inquires whether a paper on "The natural history of the cicada septemdum" would be acceptable for A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Hamilton, C.J.A..
Prevailing winds and state of the thermometer at Fort Union | 1834 Sept. 1 to 1835 August 31 | 7 7/8" X 9 3/4" | Request File |
Chart of prevailing winds and thermometer readings at Fort Union at the mouth of the Yellow Stone river from 1834 Sept. 1 to 1835 August 31. From t.p., 12 pp. Com. Presented to A.P.S.: November 4, 1836. See Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 693. General physical description: 7 7/8" X 9 3/4" | |||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
D. B. Warden to ---- Bertrand, | September 2, 1834 | 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | Request File |
Paris, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. Per N. Unsigned. (In French.) Requests Bertrand to forward a volume of the Institute [of France] and some miscellaneous material to the A.P.S. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 3, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
London, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.
Letter to J[oh]n Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 16, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia; Haarlem, L.S.: M. V. Marum. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on paper by Nulty; | Sept. 19, 1834 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
D.S.: A.D.Bache and B.H.Coates. 2p.and end. Refers to Franklin's magic circle. Cf. Minutes, p.657. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 205 ff. FILM54-66 FRAME109 General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Martini, Adriano.
Letter to [Peter S.] Du Ponceau, Philadelphia; | Sept. 23, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Forwards publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Zoological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Sept. 25, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d. T. Bennett. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Burrough, Marmaduke.
[Marmaduke] Burrough to the Amer[ican] Philosophical Society, | October 2, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. 3d. per. L. Unsigned. Presents seeds and coins from India to the A.P.S. See Minutes, oct. 3, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 657. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | |||
Literary and Philosophical Society of Manchester.
Letter to the President of the American philosophical society; | Oct. 3, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Peter Clare. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain).
Letter to the Secretary of the A.P.S., Philadelphia; | Oct. 7, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: George Bentham. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Forstall Bros. & Berthoud.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 16, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
New York, A.L.S.: Sims Atterbury. 1p.and add. Received casts of fossils for the American philosophical society. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Fisher, Joshua Francis, 1807-1873.
List of 101 brass and copper coins and medals presented to the American Philosophical Society by Joshua F[rancis] Fisher, | October 17, 1834 | 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 2 pp. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. See Minutes, October 17, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 659. RECATALOGED 7 Jan. 1981 now under APS. Report of Committee on JFF's gift of 101 brass... General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 1/2" | |||
London Institution.
Letter to William Vaughan | 1834 October 20 | Request File | |
Seeks acknowledgement from the A.P.S. for the "last part" of Vol. IV of the Transactions. | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Oct. 24, 1834 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Forwards volumes.by Charles Babbage. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to John Vaughan, London; | Oct. 27, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Jos.H. Singer. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society..
Papers pertaining to the furnishings for Philosophical Hall | 1834 October 27- 1847 April 21 | Request File | |
Receipts for furninshings for Philosophical Hall. | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society; | Nov. 6, 1834 | 12x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
Muséum national d'historie naturelle (France).
Catalogue of plaster casts and fossil specimens sent to Dr. [Richard] Harlan for the [American] Philosophical Society. | November 7, 1834 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | Request File |
Presented, 3 pp. and endorsements. D. (In French.) General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/8" | |||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Joseph Henry to John Vaughan, | November 17, 1834 | 8" x 9 7/8" | Request File |
Princeton, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Alexander leaving for Georgia to observe eclipse. Results to be communicated to the A.P.S. FILM 235 FRAME 2 General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | |||
Worcester, Joseph E. (Joseph Emerson), 1784-1865.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Nov. 19, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Presents volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on [A.D.] Bache's paper on the magnetic dip; | Nov. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Ch[arle]s N. Bancker, Isaiah Lukens and Thos. McEuen. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.660. Printed: APS Transactions, n.s., V, 209ff. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on plants given to the society by Dr. Short; | Nov. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, D.S.: R.Eglesfeld Griffith, Charles Pickering, and Richard Harlan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.660. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Society of Antiquaries of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Nich.Carlisle 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Bath and West and Southern Counties Society.
Letter to W[illia]m Vaughan, London; | Nov. 22, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S.: B. Leigh Lye. 1p.and add.,end. Thanks for publications. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | |||
Anderson, Henry James.
Letter to John Vaughan | 1834 Nov. 22 | Request File | |
Reports receipt of the latest issue of the Transactions. | |||
Welch, Thomas B., 1814-1874.
Receipt to the American philosophical society for engraving of insects; | Nov., 1834 | 4-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S. 1p. General physical description: 4-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on publications.
Annual report . . . Philadelphia, | December 5, 1834 | 8" x 9 1/2" | Request File |
5 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Franklin Bache, Isaac Lea, R[obert] Eglesfeld Griffith. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | |||
Fisher, Joshua Francis, 1807-1873.
List of four silver and nine copper coins presented to the American Philosophical Society by Joshua F[rancis] Fisher, | December 5, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. See Minutes, December 5, 1834, in Pro., XXII, pt. 3, 661. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | |||
Nulty, Eugenius.
E[ugenius] Nulty to John Vaughan, | December 8, 1834 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | Request File |
New York, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Relative to his communication to the A.P.S. on Franklin's magic square. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | |||
Catullo, Tommaso Antonio, 1782-1869.
Letter to the American philosophical society; | Dec. 16, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Padua, L.S. 1p. and end. In Italian. ----English translation. Forwards volumes. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Nulty, Eugenius.
E[ugenius] Nulty to John Vaughan, | December 17, 1834 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | Request File |
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Submits title for his paper in the A.P.S. Transactions. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | |||
Geological Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 18, 1834 | 12-1/2x8 | Request File |
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Edw[ar]d Turner. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum of stocks purchased from the Magellanic, etc. funds for the American philosophical society; | Dec. 18, 1834 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
A.D. 1p. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society. Committee on finance.
Annual report . . . Philadelphia, | December 19, 1834 | 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | Request File |
1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Clement C. Biddle, Roberts Vaux, George Ord. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 3/8" | |||
Zecchinelli, Gio. Maria (Giovanni Maria), 1776-1841.
Letter to the A.P.S.; | Dec. 20, 1834 | 10x8 | Request File |
Padua, A.L.S. 1p. and end. In Italian. ----English translation.by DuPonceau. Thanks for election and forwards publications. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society. Historical and literary committee.
Report of the committee appointed to examine the historical and literary documents in the possession of the A.P.S. , and to report. . . which of them it might be expedient to publish. . . [Philadelphia], | December 26, 1834 | 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
6 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J[oshua] Francis Fisher, J[oh]n Vaughan. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 15/16" | |||
Vaughan, William, 1752-1850.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Dec. 26, 1834 | 9x8 | Request File |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Forwards volumes.from the horticultural society. General physical description: 9x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Alex[ande]r Eyriés, [freres], Le Havre; | Dec.29, 1834 | 7x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards APS publication to Paris. On same sheet as letter from Vaughan to Geo. Dickey; Dec. 29, 1834. General physical description: 7x8 | |||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Letter to Geo[rge] Dickey; | Dec. 29, 1834 | 7x8 | Request File |
A.L. 1p. Forwards material. On same sheet is letter from Vaughan to Alexander Eyriés, freres; Dec.29,1834. General physical description: 7x8 | |||
Royal Society of London.
Letter to the Secretary of the American philosophical society, Philadelphia; | Dec. 30, 1834 | 12x8 | Request File |
London, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Chas. Konig. 1p.and end. Thanks for publication. General physical description: 12x8 | |||
Dobson, Judah.
Receipt to John Vaughan for money to be paid to David Bailie Warden; | Dec., 1834 | 5x7-1/2 | Request File |
D.S. 1p. General physical description: 5x7-1/2 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
List of names and amounts paid, | , 1834-1835 | 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | Request File |
[Philadelphia], 4 pp. D. Appears to be a list of members of the A.P.S. who paid their dues. General physical description: 4 7/8" x 7 3/4" | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on the publication of death notices; | Jan. 2, 1835 | 9x8 | Request File |
D.S.: J.K.Kane, W.H.Keating and Ch.D.Meigs. 1p. Cf. Minutes, p.663. General physical description: 9x8 | |||
Courtenay, Edward Henry, 1803-1853.
Edward H. Courtenay to Cha[rle]s D. Meigs, | January 3, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., 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 9 3/4" | |||
Vaughan, Petty, 1788-1854.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 5, 1835 | 10x8 | Request File |
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Friendly letter. Forwards publications to the American philosophical society General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Biddle, Clement C. (Clement Cornell), 1784-1855.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 9, 1835 | 8x6-1/2 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning investments for the American philosophical society. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | |||
Ferguson, James, 1797-1867.
James Ferguson to John Vaughan, | January 9, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | Request File |
Washington, 2 pp., address and endorsements. A.L.S. Wishes to borrow the plates that accompanied [F. R.] Hassler's papers on the survey of the coast, as the work is to be reprinted. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 15/16" | |||
Hans, R., Jr..
Letter to John Vaughan, Athenaeum; | Jan. 9, 1835 | 9x7-1/5 | Request File |
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Wants new stove in his office. General physical description: 9x7-1/5 | |||
Sargeant, John.
Letter to John Vaughan; | Jan. 9, 1835 | 6x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Makes payment to the American philosophical society for 1835. General physical description: 6x8 | |||
Julius, N. H. (Nicolaus Heinrich), 1783-1862.
Letter to John Vaughan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 10, 1835 | 10x8 | Request File |
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presents volume. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society. Historical and literary committee.
Recommendation to the A.P.S. ; | Jan. 15, 1835 | 9-1/2x8 | Request File |
D.S. : J. Francis Fisher. 1p. and end. Suggests that the Historical society of Pennsylvania be allowed to copy certain manuscripts in the library. Cf. Minutes, p. 664. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | |||
American Philosophical Society.
Report of committee on Chevalier Morelli's paper; | Jan. 16, 1835 | 10x8 | Request File |
D.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau, J.Francis Fisher and Jn. Vaughan. 1p.and end. Cf. Minutes, p.664. General physical description: 10x8 | |||
Short, CCharles Wilkins, 1794-1863.
C. W. Short to Ch[arles] D. Meigs, | January 18, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | Request File |
Secretary of the A.P.S., Lexington, Kentucky, 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" | |||
Nulty, Eugenius.
E[ugenius] Nulty to John Vaughan, | January 19, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | |
