Edward Shippen letters and papers, 1727-1781

Mss.B.Sh62

Date: 1727-1781 | Size: 10 volume(s), Ca. 190 items; 10 volumes

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Abstract

These letters and papers include ten small volumes of letterbooks (1752-1781), and ca. 100 pieces of correspondence with Joseph Shippen (1750-1778). Topics discussed are business in Philadelphia and Lancaster, provincial politics, army supply in the French and Indian War, land purchases and speculation, housebuilding, and family affairs.

Background note

The Shippen family was one of the most industrious and illustrious of Philadelphia in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They were active in government, the military, and in their various businesses: land acquisition and speculation, housebuilding, etc.

Edward Shippen was a merchant, and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1768.

Scope and content

The activities of Joseph Shippen, Jr., while with the army under Colonel Burd during the French and Indian war, are well documented in this collection.

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

Ca. 190 items; 10 volumes.

Provenance

Presented by The Philip and A.S.W. Rosenbach Foundation, 1952.

Processing information

Only maps and scanned items are noted.

Indexing Terms

Family Name(s)

Burd, Edward.
Shippen family

Genre(s)

Business Records and Accounts
Family Correspondence
General Correspondence
Letterbooks.
Maps and Surveys
Military Records
Political Correspondence
Travel Narratives and Journals

Geographic Name(s)

Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- To 1775.
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1755-1763.

Personal Name(s)

Allen, William, 1704-1780
Alricks, Harmanus, 1764-1840
Armstrong, John
Bouquet, Henry, 1719-1765
Brockden, Charles
Burd, James, 1726-1793
Chew, Benjamin, 1722-1810
Coleman, William, 1704-1769
Croghan, George
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803
Hamilton, James, 1710-1783
Harris, John, 1726-1791
Jameson, David
Lawrence, Thomas, 1744-1823
Logan, William, 1718-1776
Morris, Robert Hunter, 1713-1764
Penn, John, 1729-1795
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776
Shippen, Edward, circa 1703-1781
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810
Shippen, William, 1712-1801
Willing, Charles

Subject(s)

American Revolution
Americans Abroad
Business and Skilled Trades
Business and politics -- Pennsylvania.
Colonial Politics
Education
International Travel
Marriage and Family Life
Military History
Military supplies.
Pennsylvania History
Philadelphia History
Real property -- Pennsylvania.
Seven Years' War
Social Life and Custom
Surveying and Maps
Trade
Travel

Detailed Inventory

to Edward Shippen.	1755 July 31	3 page(s)	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Abstract: Description of army and discussion of politics. Access digital object: http://diglib.amphilsoc.org/fedora/repository/text:2608
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810. A draught of the west branch of Susquehanna and part of the Ohio River	1757 January 26	2 pieces, 31.1 x 48.3 cm	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Physical & technical details: Oversized.
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810. Draught of part of the River Susquehanna	1758 January	1 map, 38.7 x 47 cm	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Physical & technical details: Oversized.
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810. Rough draught of the Monongahela River from Fort Burd to the confluence of Muddy and Cheat Rivers	1759 November	1 map, 2 pieces, 64.8 x 21 cm	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Physical & technical details: Oversized.
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810. Plan of the English fort at Pittsburgh	Circa 1763	1 map, 30.8 x 38.7 cm	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Physical & technical details: Oversized.
Patterson, Captain. Draught of the west branch of Susquehanna, taken from Captain Patterson	1769 April 1	1 map, 21 x 30.5 cm	Request Item for Reading Room Access Request a Copy of this Item
Physical & technical details: Oversized.