Occasional glimpses at the world,1824

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Date: 1824 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 156 p.
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Abstract

In this volume Rush comments on persons and events of the time, mentioning Robert Walsh, John Vaughan, Lafayette, James Rush, Peter S. Du Ponceau, and William Currie. Rush also comments on the Franklin Institute, and the American Philosophical Society.

Background note

Samuel Rush was a lawyer, recorder of Philadelphia, and the son of Benjamin Rush.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 156 p.

Provenance

Purchased from Carlier - Wolf ($200.00) and accessioned, 1970 (1970 1965ms).

Early American History Note

This collection, "Occasional Glimpses at the World, 1824" complements the Samuel Rush notebook. Both contain short essays on topical matters.

Indexing Terms


Corporate Name(s)

  • American Philosophical Society

Genre(s)

  • Literature
  • Manuscript Essays

Geographic Name(s)

  • United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.

Personal Name(s)

  • Currie, William, 1754-1828
  • Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
  • Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834
  • Rush, James,1786-1869.
  • Rush, Samuel,1795-1859.
  • Vaughan, John, 1756-1841
  • Walsh, R. (Robert), 1772-1852

Subject(s)

  • Literature, Arts, and Culture
  • Social Life and Custom


Detailed Inventory

 Rush, Samuel,1795-1859..
Occasional Glimpses at the World;
1824 

A.D.S. 1vol.of ca.100p. Caustic comments on persons and events: mentions Robert Walsh, John Vaughan, Franklin Institute, Wistar Party, Lafayette, James Rush, Du Ponceau, Dr. Currie, etc.