Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection, 1668-1996
Mss.Ms.Coll.200
Papers | ||||
Eliot, John, 1604-1690.
Agreement with John Prudden to keep a school in Roxborough; | Feb. 25, 1668 | 13x8 | ||
Photo. (?) of D.S. by 7 persons. 1p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.
Letter to Dr. [John] North; | April 21, 1677 | 7 1/4" x 11 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Presented by the Royal Society of London, through Dr. Frank Aydelotte, Nov. 1945. See Nature, Aug 18,1945,p.193, for printed ed. of letter and an account of it. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 11 3/4" | ||||
Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.
Patent to Virginia; | Oct. 10, [1677] | 7-1/2x12-1/2 | ||
Westminster, D. 2p. Copy. General physical description: 7-1/2x12-1/2 | ||||
Account book; | Dec., 1677., [1672] | 18x12-1/2 | ||
D. 2p. Incomplete. Presented by C.H.Hill; June 15. General physical description: 18x12-1/2 | ||||
Banks, John.
Letter to Sir John Moore; | Aug. 29, 1678 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning the election of an M.P. from Hull. On same sheet is draft of a letter, pertaining to the same election. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Indenture for 500 acres of land in the county of Chester granted to Thomas Powell; | March 22, 1681 | 26" x 23" | ||
D.S. 1p. and end. ca. Parchment. General physical description: 26" x 23" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Charters.
Charter granted by Charles II to William Penn; | March 4, 1682 | 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" | ||
Photostat of D. Sec.1,2,4. From original in Archives of Pennsylvania. Facsimile in Pa. Archives, ser.2, v.7,pt.2. Printed: 345.12:P38h,81 and various other places. General physical description: 23 1/2" x 17 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
Alphabetical listing of warrants for lots in Philadelphia, on the west side of the city towards the Schuylkill, but includes lots at the center of the city; | 1682/3-1692 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D. 2p. Film 403 Frame 42 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
List of warrants and returns of surveys of lots, lands, etc. received of Silas Crispin; | 1683-1694 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
[]. D. 2p. Film 403 Frame 41 General physical description: 12x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.
Letter to [Otto Mencke] | May 30, [1693] | 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
A.Dr. of L. 1p. Pertains to copies of the Acta eruditorum sent in exchange for his [Principia]. With this is a photostat of printed description and translation of the letter by S.A. Ives. Printed:Turnbull, Corres., III, 270. MICROFILM FRAME NO.737 General physical description: 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Banks, John.
Letter to Sir John Moore; | Feb. 27, 1695/6 | 6x5-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Recommends a family for charity. General physical description: 6x5-3/4 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
An account of certain books, | Oct. 27, 1698 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
[]. writings, etc. belonging to the Surveyor-General's Office, received from Thomas Jenner by Edward Penington; D. 40p. Film 403 Frame 40 General physical description: 12x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
Account of lots returned [Front, High, Walnut, Chestnut, Mulberry, 2nd Streets: 2nd and 4th Streets: etc.]; | Oct. 27, 1698 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D. 11p. Film 403 Frame 40 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Pennsylvania. Surveyor general's office.
Alphabetical listing of surveys,from Assistant Surveyors, in New Castle, Sussex and Kent Counties, and loss in Philadelphia; | June 19, 1700 | 12x7-3/4 | ||
(?), D. 6p. Film 403 Frame 41 General physical description: 12x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Will | Sept. 7, 1700 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.by mark of John Vaughan. 1p. Witnessed: Sam. Richardson, Dav. Lloyd, and Elizabeth Phelps. Seal. Mutilated. (This John Vaughan was a Philadelphia carpenter). General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Read, John.
Marriage bond - John Read and Sarah White; | Feb. (?) 23, 1701 | |||
Photostat of printed D. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. From original in the Diocesan Registry, Lichfield, England. These are the parents of Deborah Read Franklin. FILM54-Family FRAME 1 | ||||
Philadelphia. Charters.
Charter granted by William Penn; | Oct. 25, 1701 | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of D. 11p. Contemporary copy; probably the one sent to William Penn with proposed charter of 1706 - cf. Wolf, E. The 1706 charter of Philadelphia, APS Library Bulletin,1952,pp.388-405. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania Charter of Privileges | 1701 | 1 item(s) | ||
Abstract: William Penn's Charter of Privileges, creating a frame for Pennsylvania government. Access digital object: | ||||
Penn, Letitia.
Deed for tract of land at Front and High Streets, Philadelphia, to John Smart; | Oct. 27, 1701 | 12" x 15" | See OS | |
Ms.D.S. 1p. and end. Seals General physical description: 12" x 15" | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Charter of privileges to the province of Pennsylvania...Philadelphia, | Oct. 28, 1701 | 26 1/4" x 30 1/2", 25" x 29 1/2" | See Extra OS | |
D.S. 2p. parchment seal. Acknowledgment signed: Jos. Growdon, speaker; Edwd. Shippen, Phineas Pemberton, Sam. Carpenter, Griffith Owen, Caleb Pusey, Tho. Story, propry and governrs council. Recorded...31st 8th mo. 1701 - signed: Tho. Story. Printed: Colonial records, v.2,pp.56-60. FEB.7,1812 Presented by Joseph Anthony; cf. Minutes, Jan. 17,1812. ---- ---- photographs (full size, and 8" x 10"). General physical description: 26 1/4" x 30 1/2", 25" x 29 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Charters.
[The charter to privileges granted by William Penn, to the inhabitants of Pensilvania and territories] | October 28, 1701 | 29" x 25" | See Extra OS | |
D.S: Wm. Penn [and others] 2 pieces of parchment, approx. Seal. This is the original charter; it was presented by Joseph Anthony, cf. Minutes Jan. 17 and Feb. 7, 1812. Charters of the province of Pensilvania...Philadelphia, Franklin,1742,p.17. Also in Colonial records, v.2, 1852,p.56. Framed, hangs in Green room of the Hall of the Society. ---- Portion of copy of the Charter. 2p. General physical description: 29" x 25" | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Charter of the borough of Chester, | October 31, 1701 | 31 1/2" x 25 1/2" and 31 1/2" x 15" | See Extra OS | |
Parchment D.S.: Wm. Penn. 2 sheets, Seal. End: Recorded in the Rolls Office at Philadelphia in Patent book A - Vol.2,page 138 to 141 - this 6th 9br 1701 By me Tho. Story... Printed: Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania,v.3,p. 264 General physical description: 31 1/2" x 25 1/2" and 31 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Letter to Peter Bisaillon | Aug. 27, 1702 | 1 item(s) | ||
Letter from Jahanna "Beselion" to Peter Bisaillon, claiming to be his daughter and asking him to write. There is no record other that Bisaillon had a daughter named Jahanna. | ||||
Franklin, Josiah, 1658-1745.
Bill to the town of Boston for candles delivered to the alms house; | Feb.26, Oct. 27, 1703 | 4" x 7" | ||
allowed Nov. 8 (?), 1703. A.D.S. 1p. and end. FILM54-63 FRAME 47 General physical description: 4" x 7" | ||||
Philadelphia. Charters.
Proposed charter, | 1706 | 32"x32", 32"x 23" | ||
D. 2p. - Parchment. See Wolf, E. The 1706 charter of the city of Philadelphia, in Library Bulletin for 1952. pp.388-405. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 32"x32", 32"x 23" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Governor (1704-1709 : Evans).
[Ordinance for establishing courts of judicature;] | February 22, 1706 | 23 1/2" x 30" | ||
Parchment D.S: John Evans. 1p. Seal. End: Recorded in the Rolls Office at Philada in Patent Book A vol. 4 p the 16th 2d mo 1707. By me Tho. Story... Printed: Statutes at large of Pennsylvania, 1682-1801, v.2,1896,p.500. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 23 1/2" x 30" | ||||
Franklin, Josiah, 1658-1745.
Receipt to Mdm. Shrimpton; | Feb. 14, 1707/8 | 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. FILM54-family FRAME 2 General physical description: 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Commissioners of Property.
Order to Jacob Taylor to survey a certain tract of land for John Gumly; | May 7, 1712 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||
Phila., D.S: Edwd. Shippen, Richard Hill, Isaac Norris, James Logan 1p.and end. Seal. FILM 403 FRAME 45 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Legal document signed by John Treson | Jun. 27, 1712 | 1 item(s) | ||
A legal document that absolves Peter Bisaillon of any obligation with John Treson, with whom Bisaillon appartently had business dealings. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to the Governor [William Penn]; | Feb. 26, 1712/13 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
Phila., 26th 12mo 1712/13 A.L.S. 4p. Management of government of Pennsylvania established of the Pennsylvania-Mary-land boundary. Printed: Pa. archives, s.2,v.7,31. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Commission of Property | Oct. 15, 1714 | 1 item(s) | ||
A legal document giving Peter Bisaillon the right to develop a settlement on the Suquehanna River in Pennsylvania to trade with the Indians, signed by Commissioners Richard Hill, Isaac Potts, and James Logan. | ||||
Penn, William, 1644-1718.
Commission to William Keith to be Lieutenant Governor of the province of Pennsylvania and counties of Newcastle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware; | Nov. 29, 1716 | 7 1/2" x 12" | ||
Copy of D. 4p., end. Contains also note S: R. Peters. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12" | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, Oxford; | Sept., 1717 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham [Gronovius]; | Jan. 30, 1717 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and end. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of M,,nich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, London; | Dec. 16, 1717 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Latin. (from original in Univerität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, London; | Jan. 21, 1718 | 10x8 | ||
Leiden, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.,add. In Latin. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abrah[am] Gronovius, London; | Feb. 2, 1718 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.,add. In Dutch and Latin. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 334996, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 3/8" x 5 3/4" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 5 3/4" | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 930139, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 1/4" x 6" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 1/4" x 6" | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 1229313, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 5 7/8" | ||||
Law, John, 1671-1729.
Note, no. 2789118, of John Law's bank for ten livres Tournois. | January 1, 1720 | 3 3/8" x 6" | ||
Paris, 1 p. Pr.D. (In French.) Presented to American Philosophical Society by Peter S. DuPonceau. General physical description: 3 3/8" x 6" | ||||
Dudley, Paul, 1675-1751.
Letter to [John Chamberlain ?]; | Jan.9, 1720/21 | 7 1/2" x 5 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Sends [account of] his poison wood tree for Royal Society; mentions Dr. Mead's work on poisons. Cf. Roy. Soc. Phil. Trans,31,145, for printed account. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 5 3/4" | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to A[braham] Gronovius, Utrech; | April 6, 1721 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Provincial Council.
Report made to the Council, | March 21, 1722 | 8" x 13" | ||
of evidence taken at Conestogoe, by Col. John French & James Logan about the murder of an Indian. D. [2]18p. Printed: Colonial records of Pennsylvania, v.3,p.147. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to H. Gouldney; | Feb. 17, 1724/25 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., 17th 12 mo, 1724[]. A.L.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Benzelstjerna, Lars, 1680-1755.
Swedberg, Jesper, 1653-1735.
Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772.
Thorström, D. J..
Witness as to authenticity of two letters | 1725-1726 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
pertaining to a copper mill and to a paper mill; 1725-1726. D.S.: Em.Swedenborg,et al. 1p. In Swedish. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Morgan, Joseph.
Letter to Thomas Prince, Boston | Aug. 16, 1726 | |||
Freehold, New Jersey, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. (from original in the Mass. Hist. Society.) His ideas on a subject. Presented by W.J.Bell, Jr., 1955. Used in: Bell, APS. Proc., 1951,vol.95,254ff. | ||||
Denham, Thomas, d. 1728.
Ledger; | 1726-1729 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 1p. (from original in Hist. Soc. of Penna [Am.9055].) Concerning loan to B.Franklin. FILM54-65 FRAME 230 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abr[aham] Gronovius, Leyden; | July 28, 1727 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Parker, James, 1714-1770.
Indenture for apprenticeship with William Bradford; | Aug. 7, 1727 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of D.S. 2p. (from original in possession of the New York Historical Society.) Presented by C.William Miller; Feb. 21,1969. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abr[aham] Gronovius, Leyden; | Aug. 22, 1727 | 10x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. In Dutch. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Conrad Weiser. | [1727] | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Rebukes him for settling and attempting to sell Penn's land without authority. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Hamilton, Andrew, ca. 1676-1741.
Writ to the sheriffs of Philadelphia county concerning a debt against the estate of William Trent, | June 10, 1728 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
Phila., D.S. 2p. and end. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Hall, David, 1714-1772.
Indenture...to John Mos[s]man and Wil[l]iam Brown | April 16, 1729 | |||
Edinburgh, D. 2p. Xerox copy. From original in Apprentice Rolls, City of Edinburgh, City chambers. Presented by. W.Spawn, 25. 1966. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Marriage certificate of John Bartram and Ann Mendenhall | Dec. 7, 1729 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript 2p. Presented by Francis D. West,1950 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Nicholas Scull; | Oct. 22, 1730 | 7 1/4" x 12" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Indians; land claims. FILM403 FRAME69 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Permit to George Renick to settle on lands near Susquehanna; | Jan.25, 1730/31 | 6" x 6 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.D.S. 1p. and end. FILM403 FRAME 70 General physical description: 6" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Evans, Peter.
Peter Evans, register of wills in the province of Pennsylvania, | July 8, 1732 | 8 1/4" x 12" | ||
regarding the last will and testament of Moses Cox. Philadelphia, 2 pp. D. Unsigned. Copy. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Pennsylvania-Maryland commissioners.
[Papers relative to the boundary dispute] Newcastle, | Sept. 6, Nov. 24, 1733 | 9" x 14" | ||
2 D.S. by the Commissioners. Attested: Phila., Oct. 20,1740. See Pa. Archives, S.2,v.16,pp.193-194, 216. General physical description: 9" x 14" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to the Proprietor [Thomas Penn]; | May 16, 1733 | 8 3/4" x 7" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 4p. Controversy with Maryland over land titles. Printed: Pa. archives, s.2,v.7,140. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to T[homas] Penn; | June 7, 1733 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Indians. FILM 403 FRAME 71 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Whitemarsh, Thomas. Estate.
Inventory of goods and effects; | Nov. 1, 1733 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of typed D. 3p. (from original in the possession of the Charleston, S.C., Court House.) Presented by C.William Miller; Feb. 21, 1969. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Compagnie des Indes.
Facture d'une caisee... | 1734 | 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
contenant les medicaments simples, mineraux et graines achettées à Canton pour le Jardin du Roy... janvier D.S: De la Tieteche Litoust (copy) 4 leaves At head of title: Comptoir de Canton. General physical description: 14 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Batche Thornhill, Bakewell, Derbyshire | July 3, 1734 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Revesby, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning the payment of a debt. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Thomas Penn; | Oct. 5, 1734 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Seal. Maryland-Pennsylvania boundary. Printed: Pa. archives, s.2,v.7,170. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Johnston, Lewis, 1704-1773.
Letter to John Frederick Gronovius, Leyden; | Nov. 20, 1734 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 'sGravenhage.) Concerning forwarding plants he wants. Is busily at work. Friendly letter. Would like to ship fruits to him. General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
Hopkinson, Thomas, 1709-1751.
Letter to Sam[ue]l Cooper; | Dec. 27, 1734 | 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Transcribes his account with him, and asks for payment. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Humphrey, David, 1689-1740.
Letters from the minister of Hampshire [D.Humphrey] to [William Williams] the bishop of London; | 1734-1735 | 6-1/4x4 | ||
D. 16p. Concerning religion. General physical description: 6-1/4x4 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Thomas Penn; | March 26, 1735 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Seal. Land disputes. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Hughes, Griffith, b. 1706 or 7.
Letter to [Benjamin] Eastburn; | April 25, 1735 | 8x12-3/4 | ||
Eastown, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Desires information about survey of land grant. On same sheet: B. Eastburn to G. Hughes, May 24, 1735 General physical description: 8x12-3/4 | ||||
Franklin, John, 1690-1756.
Receipt to Henry Dering for £19.2.10; | May 21, 1735 | 7 1/2" x 3" | ||
Boston, D.S. entry on a p. - (evidently a page from a receipt book kept by Dering) Note resemblance to writing of B. Franklin. FILM54-fam. FRAME 59 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 3" | ||||
Eastburn, Benjamin, 1695-1741.
Letter to G[riffith] Hughes; | May 24, [1735] | |||
Draft of A.L.S. (on sheet with letter from Hughes to Eastburn; April 25, 1735.) Information about survey of land grant. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Johann Alberto Fabricius; | Dec. 5, 1735 | 10-1/2x7 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 5p. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 10-1/2x7 | ||||
Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776.
Letter to James Alexander, New York | Jan. 7, 1735/6 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and.,end. So cold the thermometers will not show the degree. Hypothesis for such coldness. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Bankson, Swan (1701-1731). Estate.
Account with Barbara Bankson, | June 22, Jan. 6, Jan. 14, 1735-1744 | 19" x 14 3/4" | ||
Ms.D.S: with mark 1p. and end. Benjamin Franklin mentioned as one of the creditors. FILM54-66 FRAME 138 General physical description: 19" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Thomas Penn | Jan., 1736 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
[ca.]. A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In re Pennsylvania boundary. Printed: Pa. archives,s.2,v.7,193. FILM403 FRAME 72 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Conrad Weiser; | Jan. 22, 1736/37 | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. Instructions to treat with the Six Nations. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to the Proprietor [Thomas Penn]; | Feb. 22, 1736/37 | 8 3/4" x 7" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Pennsylvania-Maryland boundary dispute. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
Survey of the Library company's city lot | Jan. 18, 1737 | |||
Photostat of D.S.: Benja[min] Eastburn, Survr. Genl. Positive and negative. 1p. Refers to B.Franklin as trustee. Presented by the Library company, July 19, 1958. FILM54-65 FRAME188 | ||||
Leacock, John.
Deposition declining to act as executor to the will of Caleb Cash; | April 8, 1737 | 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. Photostat copy, containing also will of Caleb Cash...Pres.by Mrs. Frances H. Souser, 3/4/54. General physical description: 2 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Cash, Caleb.
Inventory of goods and dwelling house of Caleb Cash... | May 11, 1737 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
D.S: Tho. Peters. George Sharswood, app. 1p. and end. End. may be in hand of Benjamin Franklin. Estate. FILM54-66 FRAME 102 General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Marriage bond, William Strahan and Margaret Penelope Elphinston | July 19, 1738 | 17 3/4" x 28" | ||
London, D.S: William Hay, Margaret Pen: Elphinston, Will: Strahan 1p. and documentation Parchment, seals General physical description: 17 3/4" x 28" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Provincial Council.
Minutes of a conference with Allummapis & others of the Delaware Indians, | October 3, 1738 | 8" x 13" | ||
held at Philadelphia, from the ms. of James Logan. D. 4p. Printed: Colonial records of Pennsylvania,v.4,1851,p.307. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Mitchell, John, 1690?-1768.
Letter to Dr. Chas. Allstone [sic]; | Oct. 4, 1738 | |||
Urbanna, Virginia, Photostat of A.L.S. 7p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius; | Nov. 22, 1738 | 8-1/2x7 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 8-1/2x7 | ||||
Bankson, Swan (1701-1731). Estate.
Bond for letters of administration; | May 26, 1739 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
D.S: Daniel Bankson, Peter Bankson, Thos. Godfrey, Jn. Durborow. 1p. and end. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Dillenius, Johann Jakob, 1687-1747.
Letter to [John] Bartram; | May 13, 174[2] | 12x8 | ||
Oxford, A.L.S. 1p. 1p.and add.,with note by Bartram about a Yucca. Botany. Concerning mosses. Refers to Peter Collinson. General physical description: 12x8 | ||||
Crow, William.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Alstone [Sic]; | FEb. 5, 1740 | |||
Netherbyrnes (?) by Berwick, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Benny, Elizabeth.
Will; | July 11, 1741 | 12 3/4"x 8" | ||
D.S. with mark 1p. and end. Witnessed by Joseph Breintnall and others. Appoints Benjamin Franklin and her daughter Elizabeth as executors. FILM54-66 FRAME106 General physical description: 12 3/4"x 8" | ||||
Zinzendorf, Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von, 1700-1760.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin; | March 16, 1741-42 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript. 1p. Supposedly a translation by Hanns G. Altner, of a letter printed in: Budingische sammlung... 1743, pp.860-862. (284.6:B83) General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
W. , J..
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin; | March 22, 1742 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript. 1p. Supposedly a translation by Hanns G. Altner, of a letter printed in : Büdingische sammlung... 1743, pp.862-863. (284.6:B83) General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read | Sept. 29, 1742 | 15 1/4" x 9 1/4" | See OS | |
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Book orders. Recommends Mr. William Hay. On same sheets are: Strahan to Read, Jan. 17,1742/3; P. Collinson to Read, FILM403 FRAME 36 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Letter to James [Read]; | Feb.3, 1742/3 | See OS | ||
London, A.L.S. On same sheet with letter from Wm. Strahan to Read; Sept. 29, 1742. Settlement of accounts with William Strahan. FILM 403 FRAME 36 | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read | Jan.17, 1742/3 | See OS | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p. On same sheet with letter from Strahan to Reed, Sept. 29,1742. Book orders. Recommends another printer David Hall. Mr. Whitefield preparing to return to America. FILM403 FRAME 36 | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read | Feb. 28, 1742/3 | See OS | ||
A.L.S. On same sheet with letter from Strahan to Read; Shipment of books; mentions Mr. Collinson. FILM403 FRAME 36 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Philadelphia County).
Order concerning the partition of property belonging to Samuel Carpenter, on same sheet as Oct. 7, 1743 | March 29, 1743 | 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||
deceased. D.S: Thos. Hopkinson 1p. Seal. Attached at this is a statement by Charles willing et al. concerning the partition of the property, Oct. 7,1743 - 8p. accompanied by a survey of the property - 1p. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||||
Scull, Nicholas, 1686?-1761?.
Statement concerning the division of property owned by the late Thomas Bristol, addressed to the Justices of the Orphans court of Phila.; | Aug. 16, 1743 | 12 1/2" x 7 3/4", 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
D.S: Nicho. Scull, Samuel Rhoads, Jos. Fox et al. 1p. accompanied by survey of the property between Fourth and Front streets off Sassafras - 1p. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 7 3/4", 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Scull, Nicholas.
Survey of lots at Sassafras and Fourth Streets, Philadelphia | 1743 August 16 | 1 map, 19 x 31.8 cm | ||
Scull made this survey by order of the Orphans Court, Philadelphia, dividing the "three Messuages or Tenements and Lots of Land once the property of Thomas Bristol Case, deceased." The division was made to settle the claims of Case's five children. | ||||
Smith, Robert, (carpenter).
Indenture to James English; | Oct. 5, 1743 | 12-1/4x8 | ||
D.S. Witnessed: Robert Lee and Willm. Bird. 1p.and end.and 1p.with receipt dated Feb.17,1744/5, signed James Ingels. Note by R.Smith asking John Ingels to receive the remainder of the debt. General physical description: 12-1/4x8 | ||||
Willing, Charles, 1710-1754 (?).
Statement concerning the division of property owned by Samuel Carpenter,deceased, addressed to the Justices of the Orphans court of Philadelphia; On same sheet as March 29, 1743 | Oct. 7, 1743 | 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||
D.S: Chas. Willing, Edward Shippen et al. 8p. accompanied by a survey of the property between Sixth and Seventh and High and Chestnut streets - 1p. (see with Phila. Orphans court. Order...property be longing to Samuel Carpenter...March 29,1743) General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2", 23 1/2" x 18" | ||||
Survey of the property of Samuel Carpenter | 1743 March 9 | 1 map, 45.7 x 61 cm | ||
Survey of property on Chestnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Philadelphia. The lots are identified and the buildings are marked. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
John Bartram to Cadwallader Colden | April 29, 1744 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
----, 1 p. Typed copy of A.L.S. Extract from original in Hist. Soc. of Pennsylvania. Increase in membership of "Philosophick Society." Election of Dr. Colden. Sharp criticism of James Logan. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Home, James.
Letter to ----; | July 26, 1744 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Lower portion torn off. Mentions Mr. "Franklyn." FILM54-61 FRAME194 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to Josiah Martin; | July 28, 1744 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 2p. and add. "not sent" Exchange of books. Mentions his tract of Cicero on old age published in the spring [by B. Franklin]. FILM54-61 FRAME195 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Virginia.
Miscellaneous records; | 1744-1774 | See OS | ||
Photostats of D. 7 items. (from originals in Virginia State Library.) Concerning Indians. Concerning the dispute with Pennsylvania over lands around Pittsburgh. | ||||
Zinzendorf, Nicolaus Ludwig, Graf von, 1700-1760.
Letter to [Christopher Sower] Saur; | 1745 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
[ca.] Typescript. 1p. Supposedly a translation,by Hanns G. Altner, of a letter printed in: Büdingische Sammlung... 1743; pp.858-859. (284.6:B83) General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to [James Read] | March 9, 1745 | 13" x 8 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Book orders. Mentions Mr. Franklin and Mr. Hall. Congratulates him on his probable marriage. FILM 54-64 FRAME 205 FILM 403 FRAME 37 General physical description: 13" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to Cadwal[l]ader Colden | April 7, 1745 | 9-1/4x6 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add.,franked: "Free B.Franklin." Concerning the APS. Botany. From original in Boston Public Library. FILM54-65 FRAME 243 General physical description: 9-1/4x6 | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to [John Bartram]; | April 14, 1745 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Leyden, A.L.S. 4p. Incomplete. Concerning crabs. Refers to Collinson and the APS. Fishes in the U.S. Refers to Catesby and Colden. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Middleton, James. Estate.
Inventory of goods and chattells...of James Middleton, deceased; | June 13, 1745 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
D.S: Ebenr. Kinnersley, Jacob Duché, app. 1p. and end. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Harris, John, 1726-1791.
Survey of land | July 17, 1745 | 1 map, 19 x 20.3 cm | ||
Draught of 405 as. and allowance situate in Antrim Town[shi]p Lanc[aste]r County, formerly granted to Jeremiah and Joseph Harris (sons of Jn. Harris) by two Warrts. from ye [?] each dated ye 4th 7ber 1738, who not complying with the Conditions of the sd. Warrts. nor either of them the same became void. And by Wart of ye 3d 7ber 1742 the same Land was surveyed for ye sd. Jno. Harris And returned for his use into the Survy's Office the 17th July A.D. 1745. | ||||
Scull, Nicholas, 1686?-1761?.
Statement of value of land; | Aug. 8, 1745 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
D.S.: Nich[ola]s Scull and 12 others. 1p. Presented by Seymour Adelman. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Morgan, Joseph.
Letter to P[eter] Warren | Sept. 10, 1745 | |||
Hopewell, New Jersey, Photo.of Â.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in Mass. Hist. Society.) Printed: Bell, APS. Proc., 1951, vol. 95, 254ff. Presented by Dr. Bell; 1955. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [J. F. Gronovius] | Nov. 16, 1745 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. Acknowledges observations on curiosities sent him; asks that subsequent ones be in English rather than in Latin. From original in the Friends' Reference Library, London. | ||||
Humphrys, Jonathan.
Indenture to John Kinsey, Thomas Leech, John Watson, Thomas Chandler and John Wright; | Feb. 14, 1746 | 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Jona.Humphrys. Witnessed: C.Brockden and Arthur Forster. Sworn to James Read, attorney. 2p.and end. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Alexander, James, 1691-1756.
Letter to [Richard Nicholls]; | March 29, 1746 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Contains also a short note by Nicholls in reply. Use of the mails for sending maps which are to be annexed to the volume, then in press, about the bill in the Chancery of New Jersey against some people of Elizabethtown. Mentions Mr. Franklin. For further information about the volume in press, see Evans: no.6021. FILM 54-61 FRAME 196 General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Redman, Thomas. Estate of..
Account; | March 16, Aug. 5, 1746/47, 1747 | 12 1/2" x 14 3/4" | See OS | |
Ms.D. 1p. Dated on reverse: June 6, 1750. Mentions debt to Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-66 FRAME 137 General physical description: 12 1/2" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Meuris, Mathias. Estate..
Inventory of the estate of Mathias Meuris, Paper Maker; | Feb. 17, 1746/7 | |||
17-11mo Photo.of D.S.: Willim Rittinghouse and J. Johnson. 1p. (from original in Phila. Archives.) Presented by C.William Miller; Oct. 1963. | ||||
Jones, Thomas.
Indenture between Thomas Jones, et al, and John Sturgis, for a tract of land in Merion; | March 16, 1747 | 16 3/4" x 36" | See Extra OS | |
Phila., D.S. 1p. and end. ca. Seals Presented by Mrs. Stuart Farrar Smith, Aug. 1955. General physical description: 16 3/4" x 36" | ||||
Diemer, John.
Letter to George Thomas, Philadelphia; | April 22, 1747 | 14-1/2x9-1/4 | ||
Halfmoon, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Asks that William Franklin be appointed to fill a vacant post in his corps. FILM54 Family FRAME 98 General physical description: 14-1/2x9-1/4 | ||||
Klein, Jacob Theodor, 1685-1759.
Brevis historia naturalis...muris alpini; | Feb. 25, 1747, 1748 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.D. 4p.with notes by Peter Collinson. In Latin. Printed: Royal Society of London. Transactions, 1748, vol.45, 180-186. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Book of ages; | 1747-[1819] | |||
Photostat of D. 10p. Contains also some notes by Josiah Flagg. From original in New England historic genealogical society. Printed: Van Domen's Franklin-Mecom, pp.100-101. | ||||
Smith, Robert, (carpenter).
Business papers pertaining to building for Princeton university; | May 31, 1747 - Dec. 9, 1756 | |||
Photostats of D.S. 3p. (from original in possession of Princeton university.) | ||||
Philadelphia, Assembly.
List of subscribers for an assembly under the direction of John Inglis, | 1748 | 13 1/2" x 21" | See OS | |
Linford Lardner, John Wall & John Swift...[1st Philadelphia assembly,] Facsimile of D. 1p. Original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. (Filed with Print collection) General physical description: 13 1/2" x 21" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to James Read, Philadelphia | Sept. 2, 1748 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Mutilated. Requests settlement of account. Sent copy of it to Mr. Franklin. FILM54-64 FRAME 206 FILM403 FRAME 38 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Tressan, Comte de (Louis Elisabeth), 1705-1783.
Letter to ----; | Sept. 8, 1748 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Boulogne, L.S. 4p. In French. Concerning the solar eclipse, as viewed from Scotland. Royal society and electricity. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Ross, John, 1714-1776.
Letter to Cadwallader Evans | Nov. 13, 1748 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of L. 3p. and end. Contains account of the accidental death of John Kinsey, jr.; mentions B. Franklin as living in Dr. Evan's home. FILM54-61 FRAME 197 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Koyle, Michael.
Will; | April 7, 1749 | 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | See OS | |
D.S. 1p. and cert. Att: Wm. Plumsted, Appoints Thomas Leech and Benjamin Franklin executors; mentions his son-in-law, John Read. FILM54-66 FRAME 103 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, Edward, circa 1703-1781.
Letter to Edward Shippen, jr., London; | Sept. 16, 1749 | 12" x 7 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, Copy of letter in hand of Joseph Shippen, jr. 2p. Transcribed on same sheet with letter of Sept. 18,1749. Comments on his education in London, and the possibility of his being admitted to the Bar. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Shippen, Edward, circa 1703-1781.
Letter to Edward Shippen, jr., London; | Sept. 18, 1749 | 12" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p., add. On same sheet is transcribed copy of his letter of Sept. 16,1749 - 2p. Thomas Lawrence and he have set up a business house. Prospects of trade with London merchants. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Beddome, Elizabeth Sallows, circa 1720-1749.
Will; | Sept. 24, 1749 | 15" x 9 1/2" | See OS | |
D.S. 3p. and end. Seal Att: Wm. Plumsted, Witnessed by Deborah Franklin, Lewis Evans and Emanuel Rouse. Appointed Evan Morgan Cooper, Ebenezer Kinnersley and Samuel Hazard as executors. FILM 54-fam FRAME 62 General physical description: 15" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Paris, Ferdinand John.
Letter to James Hamilton; | Dec. 2, 1749 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, A(?) L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to the laws and charter of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.
Letter to William Bradford; | Feb. 24, 1749/50 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Plymouth, A.L.S. 3p. and add. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Court of Common Pleas (Philadelphia County).
Writ against Richard and John Renshaw for debt owing William Hodge... | 1749? | 13" x 4" | ||
eighth day of December in the twenty third year of our reign [George II ]. D.S: Tho[ma] Hopkinson. 1p. and end. Seal. General physical description: 13" x 4" | ||||
Mullin, Katharine.
Will | Sept. 15, 1750 | 15 1/4" x 9 3/4" | See OS | |
D.S. with mark 1p. and cert. Att: Wm. Plumsted, Dec. 12,1750. Appoints Benjamin Franklin one of her executors. FILM54-66 FRAME 104 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Burd, James, ca. 1710-1783.
Indenture to Thomas Fayerweather; | March 30, 1751 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms. Witnessed: Nicholas Cassell and John Parrock, Jr. 1p. Mutilated. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Leacock, Mary.
Bond to give complete inventory of the estate of John Leacock; | Dec. 4, 1752 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of D.S.: Mary Leacock, David Hall and John Doe. 1p.,witnessed. Presented by Mrs. Frances H. Sousser; 3/4/54. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Tressan, Comte de (Louis Elisabeth), 1705-1783.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 5, 1752 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Luneville, L.S. 8p. In French. Concerning the womb of a woman and the infection in her breast. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
B. Franklin and D. Hall (Firm).
Account with Edward Shippen, Jr., | March 6, April 10, Feb. 18, 1752-1761, 1764 | 7-1/2x9 | ||
D.S.: "For Franklin and Hall p[er] W[illia]m Sellers." 1p.and end. FILM54-67 FRAME 134 General physical description: 7-1/2x9 | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Alston; | Jan. 21, 1753 | |||
So. Carolina, Photostat of A.L.S. 4p. and add., end., and enc. - 5p. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [Carolus Linnaeus] | March 20, 1753 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. From original in Linnean society. Mentions Dr. Franklin. Printed in part, with some differences: Darlington,371. FILM 54-65 FRAME 11 | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to Dr. Charles Alston; | April 24, 1753 | |||
So. Carolina, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776.
Letter to Edward Shippen, Lancaster | August 24, 1753 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.and end. Wishes to know who the delinquent tax payers are. Business. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [Carolus Linnaeus] | Nov. 11, 1753 | |||
(?) Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. From original in Linnean society. Printed in part, with some differences, Darlington, 371. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Orphans' Court (Philadelphia County).
Deposition on behalf of Thomas Say, administrator of the estate of William Coates; | Dec. 17, 1753 | 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
D.S: J.W. Price, clerk. 1p. Seal. Benjamin Franklin is listed as one of the justices of this Court. On the reverse is the auditors' statement of Say's accounts; Jan. 31,1754. D.S: Thos. Leech, Edmund Woolley, Phil Syng 1p. FILM54-66 FRAME 107 General physical description: 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Lining, John, 1708-1760.
Letter to [ ]; Cha[rle]stown, | Feb. 15, 1754 | |||
S.C., Photostat of A.L.S. 8p. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Receipt to Robert Greenway for £100 for payment of his apprentice fee to Charles Willing; | July 8, 1754 | 7 1/2" x 3 1/4" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 3 1/4" | ||||
McAdam, Annis.
Indenture to John Bowne; | Aug. 17, 1754 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Lancaster, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Tho.Marshal. Witnessed: Adam Simon Kuhn and Sam[ue]l Boude. Mutilated. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.
Letter to William Bradford | 1754 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, Monday near noon, A.L.S. 1p. and add. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, Edward, 1729-1806.
Memorandum of agreement between Edward Shippen and George Croughan, | 1755 | 12 1/2" x 15" | ||
----, 1 p. D. Unsigned. Regarding rent of a tract of land of 1,000 acres belonging to Edward Shippen, by George Croghan. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Franklin, James.
Bill of printing advertisements to procure arms for the forces intended for Crown Point | May 13, 1755 | 8" x 3 3/4" | ||
A.D. 1p. and add., end. (Handwriting resembles that of Benjamin Franklin; may, in fact, have been written by him). FILM 54-66 FRAME 165 General physical description: 8" x 3 3/4" | ||||
Johnson, Samuel, 1686-1746.
Will; | May 20, 1755 | 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | See OS | |
D.S. 2p. Seal Att: Wm. Plumsted, June 2, 1755. Appoints Benjamin Franklin one of his executors. FILM 54-66 FRAME 105 General physical description: 15 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Kalm, Pehr, 1716-1779.
Report to the University of Abo concerning his visit to America | July 1, 1755 | See OS | ||
Abo, Photostat of A.D.S. 15p. (from original in Gratz collection, Historical society of Pennsylvania) Presented by Esther Larsen Doak, June 1958. | ||||
Réaumur, René-Antoine Ferchault de, 1683-1757.
Report on the memoir of Godeheu [de Riville] on luminescence; | July 16, 1755 | 10-1/4x8 | ||
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French. Memoir by Godeheu de Riville is printed in: Inst.de Fr. Mémoires de Math.& Phys. (506.44:In74m),v.3,269-276. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775.
Letter to [Robert Hunter Morris]; | Sept. 19, 1755 | |||
London, L.S. 4p. "Duplicate" Mentions Braddock's defeat and the trouble with Mr. Franklin. Printed: Pa. archives, v.2,419. FILM54-61 FRAME198 | ||||
Pennsylvania (Colony). Council.
Minutes; | Nov. 8, 1755 | 12-1/2x8, 5-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
D. 4p. Fragments. concerning the Indians. General physical description: 12-1/2x8, 5-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Armstrong, John, 1717-1795.
Scheme of expedition to Kittanning [ca. 1755]. | [1755] | 13" x 16" 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. Accompanied by map General physical description: 13" x 16" 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Armstrong, John.
Plan of Expedition to Kittanning | [1755] | 1 item(s) 2 pieces: 31.8 x 19.7 cm; 33.6 x 42.5 cm | ||
Plan of attack, with map and written directions. Proposal for attack on Kittanning, an Indian town near Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, by Armstrong, based upon a report by "John Baker Soldier at Fort Shierley, who last Winter made his escape from the Indians at the Kittanning." The attack was made in 1756; Kittanning was taken and burned. Access digital object: | ||||
Montour, Andrew.
Extract from the account of the success of the embassy of Scarroogady and Montour of their embassy to the Delaware Indians; | April, 1756 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
D. 2p. Copy. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Franklin, John, 1690-1756.
the will of John Franklin of Boston, | January 22, 1756 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
4 pp. Typewritten copy of D. FILM54-family FRAME 3 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to [C.Alston]; | Feb. 18, 1756 | |||
Cha[rle]stown, S.C., Photostat of A.L.S. 4p. Botany. Concerning negro slaves and their use of poisonous plants. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. Access digital object: | ||||
Hunter, William.
Letter to Miss Betsey Hubbart, Boston; | April 24, 1756 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Williamsburg, A(?) L.S. 2p. and add. (Note striking similarity of writing with that of Dr. Franklin) Death of Mr. [John] Franklin. His own ill health. B. Franklin has been with him about a month. FILM54-63 FRAME 101 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Colden, Jane, 1724-1766.
Letter to Charles Alston; | May 1, 1756 | |||
New York, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Garden, Alexander, 1730-1791.
Letter to [C. Alston]; | March 12, 1757 | |||
Cha[rle]stown, S.C., Photostat of A.L. 3p. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Governor (1756-1759 : Denny).
Commission to David Jameson appointing him captain; | Dec. 9, 1757 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p. (from original which belonged to Robert B. Fisher) Presented by Robert B. Fisher; 1961. See Film 1052. | ||||
Beccaria, Giambatista, 1716-1781.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin | 1758 | 8x6½ | ||
[ca. ?] A.L. in 3d P. 1p. In Italian. Printed in English and Italian: Pace. Franklin and Italy, pp. 373-374; with date of [1757], in Labaree. Papers, vol.VII, p. 315. FILM 54-63 FRAME 92 General physical description: 8x6½ | ||||
Sands, Edward.
Certification in re marriage of William Greene and Catharine Ray; | April 30, 1758 | |||
Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. Contains also dates of birth of their children. Presented by W.G. Roelker,1948 | ||||
Ward, John.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Hancock; | May 2, 1758 | 4x7-1/2 | ||
Fallmouth, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Wishes him to help pay for a fence which he built. Presented by Robert Cushman Murphy; Dec. 9, 1964. General physical description: 4x7-1/2 | ||||
Weiser, Conrad, 1696-1760.
Letter to Richard Peters, Philadelphia | June 21, 1758 | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Wagons for Gen. Forbes; furnished in accordance with the directions of Col. Bouquet. Printed: C.Z.Weiser.Life of Conrad Weiser; pp.245-246. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Potts, Stephen, 1704/5-.
Inventory of the goods and chales (sic); | July 10, 1758 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
D.S.: Thos. Shoemaker 1p. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to Susannah Wright | July 20, 1758 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Indian affairs. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to ---- | Aug. 24, 1758 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Celebration of the fall of Louisburg. News of the war, and suppositions on its continuation. [Can this be to Susannah Wright?] General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Pultney, Richard, 1730-1801.
Letter to Mr. Nourse, Bookseller, London; | Nov. 14, 1758 | 5-3/4x7 | ||
Leister, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Orders volumes by Linnaeus, plus any book catalogues. General physical description: 5-3/4x7 | ||||
Franklin, James.
Receipt to Captain David Moore for payment of American magazine for 1758 | Feb. 28, 1759 | 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" | ||
A.D.S. slip of paper Marked resemblance of writing to that of B. Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME 43 General physical description: 3 1/4" x 3 1/2" | ||||
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803.
Directions for Mr. Allison (sic) et al. | May 5, 1759 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. and end. Relative to Mr. [John] Dickinson's affairs. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Croghan, George.
A List of Indian nations, | [1759] | 13x8 | ||
their place of abode and chief hunting grounds; D. 4p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Alexander, William, 1726-1783.
Letter to [Lewis] Morris; | July 7, 1760 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, L.S. 2p.and end. Duplicate. Business. Concerning the Penn-Balti-more agreement to run the boundary line. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Maugridge, William.
Warrant issued to the constable of Colbrookdale to subpoena certain persons; | July 28, 1760 | 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. "Seals" Presented by the Historical society of Berks County, through J. Bennett Nolan; April 1954. General physical description: 12 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Sharpe, Horatio, 1718-1790.
Letter to Gov. [James] Hamilton; | June 13, 1761 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
Marshy Hope Bridge, A(?) L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to the survey of the Mason-Dixon line. Printed: Cope, Thomas D. Running of a meridian line...(506.73:Am4p), v.100, no. 6, pp.561-2. FILM 403 FRAME 60 General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Receipt | March 15, 1762 | 2 page(s) | ||
Autograph receipt signed with four others for payments made by Jacob Barge. Provenance: 1997 - 663ms. Gift of Timothy Matlack Warren, June 1997. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1704-1776.
Letter to Sir W[illia]m Johnson | October 23, 1762 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Sends copy of Indian treaty at Lancaster. Schemeing of the Quakers. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Brief for raising money for the College, Academy and Charity School of Philadelphia, | 1763 | 10" x 8" | ||
and the College of New York, upon petition of William Smith and James Jay [c.] Transcript of portion of D. 4 leaves From original in Church Commissioners' archive. Presented by Sir Cecil Carr, January 1954. Cf. Cheyney, History of the Univ. of Pennsylvania,1940, pp.60-67. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Mason, Charles, 1728-1786.
Journal entry for running the Mason and Dixon's line | Nov.-Dec., 1763 | |||
Photo.of D. 4p. From original in Hall of Records of State of Maryland, Annapolis. | ||||
Stukeley, William, 1687-1765.
Letter to Emanuel M----; | Jan. 21, 1763 | 5 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Queen Square, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Asking for a recommendation for D'Acosta as Clerk and housekeeper of the Royal society. General physical description: 5 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Letter to Duhamel du Monceau | March 6, 1763 | 8" x 6 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p., and. ---- French translation. 4p. Encloses copies of papers which he writes under a fictitious name. Study of peaches and nectarines. Cargo of seeds from John Bartram taken by the Spaniards. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Fothergill, John, 1712-1780.
Letter to James Bogle French | Aug. 19, 1763 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Scarborough, Typed c. of L. 3p. From original in National library of Scotland, MS 583,no.712. Presented by Mrs. George W. Corner, June 1954. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810.
Receipt to Richard Hockley for £100 on account for running the divisional line between Maryland and Pennsylvania; | Jan. 11, 1764 | 4 1/2" x 7" | ||
Phila., A.D.S. 1p. ----Bloch film, frame 19. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Penn, John, 1729-1795.
Letter to Emanuel Carpenter, Edward Shippen and Isaac Saunders | Feb. 4, 1764 | 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p. In hand of Joseph Shippen and end. (in pencil) by Joseph Galloway Shippen. Orders them to discover the perpetrators of the outrages on the Indians. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Penn, John, 1729-1795.
Letters to John Potts, Jonas Seely, and Samuel Potts | Feb. 4, 1764 | 11-1/2x7 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 1p.each with add.for Seely. In hand of Joseph Shippen. Concerning reports of armed bands assembling to kill Indians. General physical description: 11-1/2x7 | ||||
Bland, Theodorick, 1742-1790.
Letter to Adriano Van Royen; | Feb. 20, 1764 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
London, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain [Thomas] Barnesley [sic], Fort Loudon | Sept. 3, 1764 | |||
New York, Photo.of L. 1p. Copy(?). (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Orders him to forward dispatches. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | Sept. 9, 1764 | |||
Fort Loudon, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Has forwarded express. presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb 1963. | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain Barnesley [sic] | Sept. 15, 1764 | |||
Ft. Loudon; New York, Photo.of L. 1p. Copy? (from original in W.L.Clements Library. Asks that he forward letters. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Montrésor, John, 1736-1799.
Letter to Col. James Montresor; | Oct. 3, 1764 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Carrying Place of Sandusky, A.L.S. 10p., end. Meeting at Niagara to make peace treaty with Indians. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | Oct. 20, 1764 | |||
Fort Loudon, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. (from original in W.L. Clements Library.) Concerning attacks of Indians and his concern for convoys to Fort Pitt. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to Colonel Robertson; | Oct. 30, 1764 | |||
Fort Loudon, Photo.of L.S. 2p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Concerning provisions for the army. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Bartram, William, 1739-1823.
Letter to Isaac Bartram; | [1764?] | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Incomplete. Thoughts on life, immortality, and nature. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Folger, Reuben.
Marriage certificate of Reuben and Mary [Rinkham Ramsdel] Folger; | Jan. 31, 1765 | 15 x 12 | See OS | |
D.S.: Reuben folger, Mary Folger, and various members of the Folger, Coleman and Coffin families. 1p.and end. General physical description: 15 x 12 | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Letter to Dr. Robert Whytt,president of the Royal college of physicians, Edinburgh; | Feb. 15, 1765 | |||
London, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. and enc. - 1p. and add. Petition for admittance as a licentiate of the College. Original in Roy. col. of physicians, Edinburgh, Muniments. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | March 11, 1765 | |||
Carlisle, Photo.of L.S. 1p.and end. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Wagon train of supplies for Fort Pitt was plundered. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain [Thomas] Barnsley | March 16, 1765 | |||
New York Photo.of copy of L. 2p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Goods plundered belonged to traders, including Croghan. Comments on them. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | March 19, 1765 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Capt. Barnsley, Carlisle | April 6, 1765 | |||
New York, Photo.of L. 1p. Copy. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Questions seizure of goods of Crogan, et al, by country people. Gifts for Indians were included. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Barnsley, Thomas, 1726-1771.
Letter to [Horatio Gates] | April 10, 1765 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo. of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in W.L. Clements Library.) Concerning Croghans goods destroyed by the country people. Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Scull, John.
Survey of lands for Michael Snyder, J. M. Moyer, and Jacob Shallus | April 30, 1765 | 1 map, 21.6 x 34.3 cm | ||
Annotated: "A.B. two Pieces surveyed to Snyder (who is now contented) in pursuance of his Warrent dated 30th April 1765 for 50.00. "C. Sur[veyed] to Moyer in pursuance of his Application No. 1318, dated 30 Jan[uar]y 1766, altho' not the very Spot mentioned in his Description;- "Note. Mr. Miller wrote me a Letter, in which he mentions the Opinion of Mr. Tilghman, concerning the above Lands & that the Secretary desir'd him to write(?) to me that it was his Opinion, which allows Moyer his g[ ]ns, & Snyder the Land in two Pieces adj[oinin]g his old [tenet?]. "D. surveyed for Jacob Shallus, in pursuance of his Application No. 2132, 4 Decr. 1766 for 50.00, being the Remainder of the Vacancy." | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | Aug. 1, 1765 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Blackburn, John, 1690-1786.
Letter to W[illia]m Logan, Philadelphia; | Sept. 24, 1765 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
Oxford, England, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning American plants and animals in his gardens, and lists plants and seeds he is sending to Logan. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Aiskell, James.
Oath that Thomas and Richard Penn had transferred to him certain indentures; | Oct. 2, 1765 | 13x8-1/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.and witnessed by Jno.Benning. May contain the impressed stamps of the Stamp Act. General physical description: 13x8-1/4 | ||||
Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775.
Indenture between Thomas Penn and Richard Penn and Adam Hoops for grant of land in province of New Jersey at the mouth of Pequest on Delaware River; | Oct. 2, 1765 | 25" x 16 1/4" | ||
D.S. 1p. and end. Parchment Seals. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 25" x 16 1/4" | ||||
Philadelphia. Citizens.
Autographs as subscribed to the NonImportation resolutions; | Oct. 25, 1765 | 47-1/4x32-3/4 | See Extra OS | |
Facs. of D.S.: Thos. Dilling and ca.3 50 others. 1p.,end.: "for Isaac Hays,M.D. from a codescendant of one of the Signers" Printed 1846. General physical description: 47-1/4x32-3/4 | ||||
Jackson, Richard.
Letter to Gentlemen [Pennsylvania assembly] | Nov. 9, 1765 | 9 1/2" x 14 3/4" | ||
Inner Temple, A.L.S. 2p. Determination of Dr. Franklin and himself to present the petitions for a change of government. FILM54-61 FRAME 199 General physical description: 9 1/2" x 14 3/4" | ||||
Fothergill, John, 1712-1780.
Letter to [James Pemberton] | Feb. 25, Feb. 27, 1766 | 12-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
London, L. 4p. Copy. Concerning the Stamp Act repeal and B. Franklin's part in it. Suggests moderation in colonies over its repeal. Presented by Morris Duane; Dec. 31, 1962. FILM 54-67 FRAME 104 General physical description: 12-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Logan, William, 1718-1776.
Letter to Charles [Read IV]; | Jan. 3, 1766 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. with initials. 3p. On the last page is draft of letter to someone else about Charles Read. Reprimands him for his conduct. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Grace, Robert, 1709-1766.
Will; | April 2, 1766 | 15 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||
A(?)D.S. 2p. Attest: Benjamin Chew, Reg. Gen. Bequeaths £5 to Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-66 FRAME 7 General physical description: 15 1/2" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806.
Letter to Captain [Thomas] Barnsley, Philadelphia | May 10, 1766 | |||
New York, Photo.of copy of L. 1p. (from original in W.L.Clements Library.) Concerning the purchase of a commission Presented by Edward R. Barnsley; Feb. 1963. | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | July 4, 1766 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Letter to William Allason; | July 7, 1766 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. From original in Virginia state library. | ||||
Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.
Survey of Benjamin Franklin's house on the south side of High street between Third & Fourth street | Aug. 5, 1766 | |||
Photostat of A.D.S: Gumning Bedford. 1p. Presented by the Contributionship, Nov. 1948. FILM54-65 FRAME 36 | ||||
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792.
Letter to John Bartram | Aug. 9, 1766 | 15" x 9 1/4" | ||
Charlestown, S.C., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Writes on behalf of his son, William Bartram, now living very frugally along the St. John river. Describes his straightened circumstances in detail. printed with some deletions, Darlington,438. General physical description: 15" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Tilghman, James, 1716-1793.
Letter to ---- Anderson; | Sept. 10, 1766 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.Dr. of L.S. 6p., end. Information about his family. American politics. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Grace, Robert. Estate.
Inventory of the estate of Robert Grace; | Sept. 20, 1766 | 13" x 8" | ||
D.S.: Simon Meredith, Jonathan Pugh 2p. Att: Wm. Moore, Jan. 21, 1767. General physical description: 13" x 8" | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista Beccaria]; | May 5, 1767 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Geneve, A.L.S. 4p. In French. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1736?-1808.
Letter to the president of the Royal college of physicians at Edinburgh | June 27, 1767 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. and enc. - 1p. Petition for admittance as a licentiate of the College. Original in Roy col. of physicians Edinburgh, Muniments. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Thomas [Bradford] | April 15, 1768 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 4p. ----copy, with copy of letter to Bradford, June 3, 1768, on same page. Printed: Butterfield,I,52. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Thomas Bradford | June 3, 1768 | 8" x 10" | ||
Edinburg, Copy of L. 3p. (On same sheets with letter to Bradford, April 15, 1768) Thought his last letter removed any obstacle relative to Bradford's suit of Miss F[isher]. Bradford's newspaper. Suggests that he start a circulating Library. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Deed to William Trent and others; | Nov. 3, 1768 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Ft. Stanwyx, Typed copy of D.and copies of endorsements 7p. (from Archives of Independence Hall, Philadelphia.) General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Haydock, Hannah.
Letter to Samuel Emlen, Bristol; | Nov. 5, 1768 | 11-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add. News of family and friends. "Cousin Debby Franklin was Delivered...of a fine Son." Presented by Frank S. Collins, earlier accession. General physical description: 11-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Account of journey to Paris | 1769 | |||
Photostat of ms.D. [32p.] Mentions Dr. Franklin and John Bareu Dubourg (sic). A fairly complete version of the trip is found in Rush's Travels through life... cf. edition by G.W. Corner,p.66 ffg (APS Memoirs,v. 25) FILM54-65 FRAME 47 | ||||
Scull, William, fl. 1765.
Bond to Thomas and Richard Penn for surveying the Indian tract acquired at Ft. Stanwix; | Feb. 9, 1769 | 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||
D.S.: Wm. Scull and James Biddle. Witnessed. 1p.and end. General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||||
Penn, Thomas, 1726-1798.
Instructions to William Scull for aiding in the survey of the Indian land acquired at Ft. Stanwix; | Feb. 10, 1769 | 13x8 | ||
D.S.: W[illia]m Scull. 2p.and end. [copy for Scull?]. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Barbeu Du Bourg, M. (Jacques), 1709-1779.
Letter to ----; | March 4, 1769 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Typed L. 1p. Copy. Introduces Benjamin Rush, a friend of B.Franklin's. From original in Archives du Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. FILM54-65 FRAME 225 General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to Charles Linné, Upsala | April 26, 1769 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Incomplete(?). Acknowledges membership in the Philosophical society at Stockholm. Transcribes his conjectures on certain phenomena and botanical observations. From original in the Linnean society | ||||
Trent, William, 1715-1787?.
Letter to George Croghan; | June 10, 1769 | |||
London, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Mentions Dr. Franklin's project of heating the House of Commons. From the original in the Historical society of Pennsylvania; presented by the Society, March 1947. Printed to "William Trent calls on Benjamin Franklin," by W.E.Lingelbach, in Pennsylvania Magazine of History Biography,v.74,no.1,pp.43-50. FILM54-65 FRAME45 | ||||
Lukens, Jesse.
Letter to John Lukens | June 15, 1769 | |||
Letter to Jesse's father John Lukens, Surveor General of Pennsylvania, describing conditions in the Wyoming Valley, where there is a dispute between settlers from Connecticut and settlers from Pennsylvania. Jesse was a surveyor. Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Philadelphia.
Assessment list, showing Benjamin Franklin's assessments; | 1769, 1774 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 1p. Copy. From film in HSP of Penna. division of public records, Harrisburg. Presented by W.J. Bell, Jr.,July 1962. FILM 54-65 FRAME 228 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista Beccaria]; | Feb. 6, 1770 | 7 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Geneve, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Acknowledges his work on atmospheric electricity. Electrical experiments. Mentions "le celebre Franklin." FILM54-61 FRAME200 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Gerrard, Mark. Estate of..
Sales at vendue by order of Mr. Richard Bache...Phila., | June 16, 1770 | 14 3/4" x 9" | ||
D. 1p. and end. General physical description: 14 3/4" x 9" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to Edward Shippen, Lancaster | Aug. 9, 1770 | 7 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Medication for Mrs. Shippen. G[eorge] W[hitefield] goes to Albany with Mr. Kirkland to preach Christ to the Indians. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to Edward Shippen, Lancaster | Sept. 24, 1770 | 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. Plans to set out for the commencement [at Princeton ?]; mentions Dr. Smith, Rev. Mr. Peters, G. Whitefield, and Mrs. Witherspoon. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Copley, John Singleton, 1738-1815.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Wilson Peale, Mariland; | Dec. 17, 1770 | 8" x 6 1/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Relative to print of William Pitt. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Forster, Johann Reinhold, 1729-1798.
Flora Americae septentrionalis; | 1771 | 7 1/4" x 4 3/4" | ||
London, Ms.D. 4 leaves. "Cette liste a eté faite pour remettre a M. de Mallesherbes qui doit la donnera a M. Francklin qui luy addressera" FILM 54-66 FRAME 133 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 4 3/4" | ||||
Hancock, John, 1737-1793.
Letter to Paul Farmer; | Jan.30, 1771 | 5 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
Boston, L.S. 1p. Order to receive Mary Thompson and child into alms house. Presented by Dr. William E.Lingelbach, June 1952. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Nicola, Lewis, 1717-1807.
Letter to Charles Thomson; | Jan. 29, 1771 | See OS | ||
Northampton, Photo.of A.L.S. 21p. (from original in the Edward Hand Papers,I,folio 2, in the Historical Society of Penna.) Concerning the deluge. Presented by W.J. Bell,Jr.; Sept.1964. | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Daniel Clymer; | Feb. 18, 1771 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Middle Temple T.C. of L. 2p. His life since coming to Middle Temple about two months ago. Presented by David Amram from original in his possession, May 1955. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to David Hume | March 1, 1771 | 13x8 | ||
London, Typed L. 4p. Copy. Ohio company business. His publications. Politics. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, ca. 1736-1784.
Letter to Evert Bancker, Jr., New York; | March 27, 1771 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Thanks for pamphlet. Concerning his collection of writings. Concerning the APS Transactions. Film 38 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Du Simitière, Pierre Eugène, ca. 1736-1784.
Letter to Evert Bancker, Jr., New York; | March 31, 1771 | 8x6-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning the death of his friend, John Smith of Burlington. Film 38 General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Hughes, Edward, Sir, ca. 1720-1794.
Letter to Joshua Sharpe; | April 28, 1771 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Sheerness, L.S. 1p. and add., end. Mr. Franklin's preparation to return to America; and proposed arrest. FILM54-61 FRAME201 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Marriage certificate of John Bartram and Elizah Howell | May 9, 1771 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript 2p. Presented by Francis D. West,1950; original at Historical society of Pennsylvania General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Phila.; | Aug. 26, 1771 | 8" x 6 1/4" | ||
Middle Temple, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Purchase of books. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Clarkson, Matthew, 1733-1800.
Receipt to Anthony Wayne for surveying lands for Franklin, Hughes and Wayne in Nova Scotia; | Sept. 12, 1771 | 8x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p.and end. FILM54-67 FRAME 142 General physical description: 8x7-1/2 | ||||
Bond, Phineas, 1749-1815.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Phila.; | Oct. 2, 1771 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
Middle Temple, A.L.S. 1p. and add. and end. Purchase of books. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Brooke, Richard, 1716-1783.
Will; | April 26, Oct. 4, 1771, 1775 | |||
Photo.of D.S. 3p. (from original in Maryland Hall of Records.) | ||||
Scull, William, fl. 1765.
Letter to John Lukens; | Sept. 27, 1772 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Relative to fees due him for making surveys. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Will | Jan. 17, 1772 | 8" x 13" | ||
Typescript. 5 leaves Presented by Francis D. West,1950. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Strahan, William (1715-1785).
Letter to David Hall, Philadelphia | April 1, 1772 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Forwards books and brass rule. Royal family marriage act. Trial of Clive and need to restrain the East India Company. Politics. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Scull, William, fl. 1765.
Returns made [for surveying] | June, 1772 | 2-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 2-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista] Beccaria; | Oct. 9, 1772 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Turin, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794.
Receipt to Jonathan Sargeant for salary; | June 10, 1773 | 3-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Princeton, A.D.S. 1p. and end. Presented by Morris Duane; 12/30/69. General physical description: 3-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Lukens, Jesse, 1748-1775.
Letter, Jesse Lukens | 1773 June 11 | |||
Jesse Lukens to his father John Lukens, Surveyor General of Pennsylvania, detailing the bloodless Battle of Snotty Field between settlers from Connecticut and settlers from Pennsylvania during the Yankee-Pennamite War. Jesse was a surveyor himself and he participated in the battle. Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Lukens, Jesse, 1748-1775.
Letter to John Lukens | June 11, 1773 | |||
Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Spragg, Isaac.
Will; | July 14, 1773 | 12" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., D.S. 2p. Witnessed by: Robt. Aitken, Frd. Sumfield, Matth. Clarkson. Cert. Bequest to Francis Hopkinson, and his appointment as executor. General physical description: 12" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Read, Charles, 1715-1774.
Letter to Thomas Fisher; | Dec. 16, 1773 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
St. Croix, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Laments circumstances which have prevented his enjoying a life of ease. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Dredger: Machine for deepening and cleansing docks. Arthur Donaldson, inventor. 2 drawings. | 1773 | LH-B-25 Oversize | ||
Background note: Arthur Donaldson, (1734-1797) was a master machinist and millwright. Invented a machine to dredge rivers in 1773. In 1776, during the American Revolutionary War , he was commissioned to produce Chevaux de Frise , which were sunk as barriers in the Delaware River at Fort Mifflin , to block the passage of British ships. Arthur Donaldson (1734-1797) invented a dredger. He named his machine The Hippopotamus and invented it for the purpose of deepening harbors and other water passages. It is operated by a horse walking in circles to draw a crane up and down and around on a flat bottom boat. In addition to the horse, the dredger is operated by three hands maneuvering a shovel with ropes and capable of raising 60-80 tons of mud and gravel per day; it is 30 feet long and 20 feet wide. "To preserve docks of sufficient depth to float loaded vessels at low water, is a matter of vast importance to trade." Pennsylvania Magazine, Vol. 1. 2 drawings. Arrangement: Previous call number: 627.3 D65 that included note: "Authority Miss Maria Knight for Arthur Donaldson 5/45" Changed to Mss.Ms Coll 200, Miscellaneous Manuscripts Collection. 2018 November 30. Related material: See also: PNE 68 P392 v.1, 1775 and APS Minutes of March 19, 1773, July 18, 1773. | ||||
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
Accounts of Treasurer Committee of Twelve with Benjamin Franklin; | 1773-1800 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of D. 2p. Presented by Willman Spawn; 1968. FILM 54-65 FRAME 250 General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Romans, Bernard, 1741-circa 1784.
Letter to Wm. and Thos. Bradford; | Feb. 28, 1774 | 7" x 8 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Desires to know if the drawings sent to Owen Biddle for the Transactions of the American society were received. His work [Concise natural history of east and west Florida] will soon be published. Orders for various books. General physical description: 7" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Richards, John.
Bond to Samuel Richards for £184.14.6; | March 29, 1774 | 13" x7 3/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 2p. and end. [Philadelphia] Printed by Robert Bell for William Woodhouse. General physical description: 13" x7 3/4" | ||||
Wright, Patience Lovell, 1725-1786.
Letter to [John] Ro[d]gers, New York; | Sept. 3, 1774 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end.in unknown hand. Concerning the public events of England and the colonies. General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Mary.
Letter to Rich[ar]d Bache; | Jan. 9, 1775 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Preston, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Politics; family news; mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM 54-61 FRAME 204 General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Goddard, William, 1740-1817.
To the Friends of freedom in the city of New-York...New York | May 2, 1775 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript of printed broadside 1p. Diatribe against John Foxcroft, as master of posts in North America. Presented by E. M. Riley, Sept.1951. Evans:14068 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to [Edward Shippen] | May 6, 1775 | 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Return of Dr. Franklin; news of Congress and the war. FILM54-64 FRAME209 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Rockingham, Charles Watson-Wentworth, Marquis of, 1730-1782.
Letter to ----; | July 31, 1775 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Wentworth, A.L.S. 4p. Recent actions of Americans should awaken minds of British toward more conciliatory measures. Experience should teach His Majesty that scheme to conquer America is impracticable. MICROFILM FRAME NO.662 General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732-1811.
N(evil) Maskelyne to (John) Ewing | August 4, 1775 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Greenwich, 2 pp. address and endorsement. A.L.S. Letter from the Astronomer Royal regarding projected observatory to be erected at Philadelphia. Printed in A.P.S. Proceedings, IV, 98. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800.
Letter to ----; | Feb.15, 1776 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Has, by order of Washington, paid for ordnance being transported to camp. Business. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolutions addressed to General Lee | Feb. 15 and 17, 1776 | 13" x 8" | ||
A.D.S: Cha. Thomson, secretary; John Hancock, president. 2p. and end. Mutilated Pertain to the Committee of Congress appointed to proceed to Canada - Dr. Franklin, S. Chase and C. Carroll of Carrolltown; and instructions to Printed: Journals of the Continental congress. FILM54-66 FRAME99 General physical description: 13" x 8" | ||||
Ward, Joseph, 1737-1812.
Letter to Mrs. Elizabeth Partridge; | Jan.6, 1776 | 8" x 6 1/2" | ||
Camp At Roxbury, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Evacuation of Boston. Looks forward to a glorious peace. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Philadelphia. City Tavern.
Agreement of subscribers on debts and proceeds of the tavern; | Feb. 9, 1776 | 25x26-1/2 | ||
D.S.: John Nixon and 52 others. 1p. Parchment. Seals. General physical description: 25x26-1/2 | ||||
United States. Continental Congress. Marine Committee.
Letter to John Barry | April 11, 1776 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of L.S.: John Hancock, Robt. Morris, Richard Henry Lee, et al. 1p. and add. Relative to prize sloop Edward. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. [Catharine] Greene; | June 1, 1776 | 13" x 8 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. Return of her brother [B. Franklin]. Temple, son of Gov. Franklin, came with him. News of family and friends. FILM54-63 FRAME96 General physical description: 13" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Tilghman, James, 1716-1793.
Letter to Lady Juliana Penn; | June 10, 1776 | 8" x 13" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 2p. and add.,end. His and his son's services to the Proprieters. Prospect in America gloomy. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Clymer, George, 1739-1813.
Order to John Nixon & others to pay 150£ on order to Messrs. Worral & Alisson; | June 15, 1776 | 8 1/4" x 5" | ||
D.S.: Geo. Clymer, James Biddle (?) Owen Biddle. 1p. and end. Presented by Seymour Adelman, 1947. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 5" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Declaration of Independence | June, 1776 | 14x8-1/2 | ||
Facsimile of first draft. 4p.with notations by B.Franklin and J.Adams. Artotype, E. Bierstadt, N.Y. General physical description: 14x8-1/2 | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Declaration of Independence | July 4, 1776 | See Extra OS | ||
Photograph of original document with signatures. 1p. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to [Patrick Henry] | July 16, 1776 | 8 1/4" x 13" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 4p. The Declaration of independence and its implications. Loss of Canada. Comments on exclusion of clergy from [Virginia ?] legislature. Printed: APS Lib.Bull for 1951,p.251-2-in Butterfield,L.H Dr. Rush to Governor Henry… Film No. 529 General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Winthrop, John, 1714-1779.
Letter to ----; | July 22, 1776 | 7-1/4x6 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p.,end. Xerox copy. Concerning the ranking of the APS with similar European societies. Concerning a supposed "Catalogue for the press." General physical description: 7-1/4x6 | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to [Mrs. Sarah Wayne Robinson]; | Aug. 12, 1776 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Ticonderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. Would like a letter from her husband. Sends love to the family. Introduces the bearer, Mr. Antill. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Letter to Rt. Randall | Oct. 3, 1776 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Business transactions. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Abr[aha]m Robinson, Philadelphia; | Oct. 3, 1776 | 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Tyconderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p.and add. Congratulates him on the marriage of his sister. Describes the state of the army, eagerly awaiting battle. General physical description: 7-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Council of Safety.
Commission issued to Henry Spes, | October 4, 1776 | 12 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
appointing him second lieutenant of the boat, Washington...Philadelphia, Printed D. filled in in ms. S: Tho. Wharton, junr., president, Jacob S. Howell, secretary. 1p. and end. Seal. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Captain Thomas Robinson, Fort George | Nov. 5, 1776 | 7-1/2x6 | ||
Ticonderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p.and add. Sends news of the retreat of the British. General physical description: 7-1/2x6 | ||||
Buffon, Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de, 1707-1788.
Letter to Filippo Pirri, Rome | Nov. 8, 1776 | 8x6-1/4 | ||
Montbard, L.S. 6p.and add. In French. Defends his scientific theories agains those of Fortis, Spallanzani, Fontana, etc. General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Smith, William, 1727-1803.
[Astronomical notes] | 1766 | With printed vol. Call Number: 524 M45t | ||
Including astronomical observations, eclipse of the sun January 9, 1777; and eclipse of the sun June 24, 1778. 7p. Q. Manuscript. ( Mentions the American philosophical society. This manuscript document is in Mayer, J.T. Tabulae motuum solis et lunae...1770, c.1; Call Number: 524 M45t | ||||
Hutchinson, James, 1752-1793.
Diary; | Feb. 26-March 16, 1777? | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 11p. For original, see: B:H97d.1 General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Kempson, Gough Willis.
Letter to Willis Kempson | 1777 Jan. 12 | 7 3/8" x 9" | ||
Letter from Paris by Gough Willis Kempson to his father, Willis Kempson, discussing Benjamin Franklin. G. W. Kempson seems to believe that North America is secure since Great Britain holds Canada and occupies New York and New Jersey. Believes Franklin is in Paris "in order to secure a retreat"--that is, as safe place to go when the Revolution fails. "The geater part of the world here [in Paris] thinks him [Franklin] a runaway." Geographic Name(s): United States -- History -- Revolutionary War, 1775-1783 Subject(s): Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Ab[raha]m Robinson; | April 1, 1777 | 12-1/4x8 | ||
Ticonderoga, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p.and add. Describes his "army" and hopes of victory. General physical description: 12-1/4x8 | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
Letter to Dr. [John] Calder | July 17, 1777 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Calne, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Seal. His contributions to an encyclopaedia. Religious bill just passed by Parliament. Arrival of scientific apparatus. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to John Page; | Aug. 18, 1777 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L. 2p. and title. Astronomical matters. Presented by W. B. Montague, ca. June 1924. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Unidentified.
Battle of Germantown, George Washington's Account | October 5, 1777 | 3 page(s) | OS | |
Camp near [Pennypacker's] Mill. Washington's report to Congress. Contemporary copy in unidentified hand. Typed transcript included in folder. Provenance: M2011-01. Gift of the estate of Robert L. McNeil, Jr., February 2011 | ||||
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792.
Letter to Gen. [William] Whipple; | Dec. 11, 1777 | |||
Nantes, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. (from glass negatives formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Reports on trip of the Ranger. Refers to U.S. Commissioners. Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. FILM54-65 FRAME 223 | ||||
Firman appointing an Imam to a mosque in Smyrna; | [1777] | 24-1/2x17-3/4 | Vaughan translation of text: LH-MV-D Firman appointing an Imam to a mosque in Smyrna: LH-B-25 oversize. | |
D.S. 1p.and end.and end. by J. Vaughan. In Turkish. English translation. Deposited by John P. Brown; Feb.19,1836 Cf.Minutes, p.681. Film 932 General physical description: 24-1/2x17-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.
Reflections upon the military preparations which are making at present in Scotland, for the war in America; | 1777 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
[ca.?]. D. 4p. Copy. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Mrs. Jane Collas]; | April, 1778 | |||
Coventry, Photostat of copy of L. (inc.) 3p. From copy in New England historic genealogical society. Contains also copy of letter of May 16, 1778. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom, pp.174-176. | ||||
Ettwein, John, 1721-1802.
Letter to Henry Laurens; | March 10, 1778 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Bethlehem, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Relative to passport for two of the Brethren to go to Fort Pitt and the Delaware Nation. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. Jane Collas; | May 16, 1778 | |||
Warwick, Photostat of copy of L. 4p. Mentions her brother [Dr. Franklin] and Mrs. [Catharine] Greene. From copy in New England historic genealogical society. On same sheet with letter of April 1778. | ||||
Ruault, Nicolas.
Letter to D'Hupay de Fureau, St. Catherine, Près La Tour; | June 8, 1778 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. In French. Will not write for him, but recommends Bonhomme Richard. Concerning Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME49 General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Hewes, Deborah.
Receipt to [Caleb] Gibbs for all demands against George Washington for house, furniture, etc.; | June 18, 1778 | |||
Valley Forge, Photo. of D.S. 1p. (from glass negative formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolution | Oct. 22, 1778 | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
D.S: Cha. Thomson, secretary 1p. Instructions to the Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of France [B.Franklin] and the commissioners to other Courts to cultivate harmony and good understanding between various officials. Printed: Journals of Continental congress. FILM54-66 FRAME98 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Blair, John, 1732-1800.
Letter to John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich; | Nov. 24, 1778 | |||
Horton, A.L.S. 1p. Indicates that he will give his "vote for Mr. Banks to be President of the Royal Society." | ||||
Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793.
Appointment letter, Louis XVI, King of France, for Marie Nicolas Defaltay to be Sous-Lieutenant of dragoons | Nov. 28, 1778 | 1 item(s) ; 9 1/4" x 13" | ||
Louis XVI, King of France, appoints Cadet Marie Nicolas Defaltay to be Sous-Lieutenant of dragoons in the Dragons de Lanay. Countersigned by a secretary at Versailles. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 13" Other Descriptive Information: Purchased in 1952. Found in 2016 in a box of printed matter. Genre(s): Appointments, Military | ||||
Logan, George, 1753-1821.
A case on gastritis as arising from dyspepsie. | [1778] | 8 1/2" x 14" | ||
Photostat of A.D.S 7p. From original - Dissertations II (1778), Royal medical society of Edinburgh. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 14" | ||||
Logan, George, 1753-1821.
[Dissertation on the small pox; | 1778 | |||
Photostat of D. 5 leaves. From original in Royal medical society of Edinburgh, Dissertations, 11,1778. | ||||
United States. Oath of allegiance.
Oaths sworn by Nathaniel Green; | 1778 | |||
Benedict Arnold; William Alexander; Arthur St. Clair; Benjamin Lincoln, Marquis de Lafayette; George Washington; Charles Lee; William Maxwell; William Smallwood; Enoch Poor; James Mitchell Varnum; John Paterson Anthony Wayne; Baron De Kalb; Lachlan McIntosh; and Baron Steuben; 1778. Photo.of printed D.filled in in ms.S. Witnessed in large part by G.Washington. 18 items. Presented by Mrs. Sioussat from the papers of Dr. St. George L. Sioussat; April 1961. | ||||
United States. Oath of allegiance.
U.S. Oathes of allegiance | 1778 | |||
Benedict Arnold; William Alexander; Arthur St. Clair; Benjamin Lincoln, Marquis de Lafayette; George Washington; Charles Lee; William Maxwell; William Smallwood; Enoch Poor; James Mitchell Varnum; John Paterson Anthony Wayne; Baron De Kalb; Lachlan McIntosh; and Baron Steuben; 1778. Photo.of printed D.filled in in ms.S. Witnessed in large part by G.Washington. 18 items. Presented by Mrs. Sioussat from the papers of Dr. St. George L. Sioussat; April 1961. | ||||
Lightfoot, John, 1735-1788.
Letter to Mr.Tofield; | Jan. 8, 1779 | |||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. [Sarah] Bache; | Jan. 17, 1779 | |||
Warwick, photostat of c. of L. 1p. 2 c. Is anxious for news of them. Hears from others about her brother [B. Franklin]. From copy in Yale university library. Printed:Van Doren Franklin-Mecom,p.187. FILM54-65 FRAME 69 | ||||
Poole, William.
Will; | Feb. 6, 1779 | |||
Photo.of D.S. 5p. From original in Public Archives Commission, Dover, Del. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Resolutions | Feb. 25, 1779 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
D.S: Cha. Thomson, secy. 2p. and end. For the raising of five companies of rangers to protect the frontiers of Pennsylvania from the savages. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Bertholon, Pierre, 1741-1800.
Description of memoir on medical electricity; | March 7, 1779 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. and note by La Tourrette. In French. | ||||
Garanger, Louis.
Summary of the memorial relative to the establishment and instruction of a corps of bombardiers | [1779 March-May] | 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
ca. A (?)D. 5p. Mentions Dr. Franklin and M. du Coudray. (May have been sent to Gen. Washington or Gen. Knox; cf. references in index to Garanger in Fitzpatrick) FILM 54-64 FRAME 201 General physical description: 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Greene, William, 1731-1809.
Letter to Major Gen. Greene; | April 26, 1779 | |||
Providence, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. Relative to marching orders for Gen. Glover's troops. From original in possession of the Henry E. Huntington library. | ||||
Letter to L. W. Stockton; June 10, 1779 | ||||
Freehauff, Daniel.
Letter to Owen Biddle, Philadelphia; | June 30, 1779 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of ALS 1p. and add., end. Forwards observations on eclipse of the moon for him to show the APS if deemed worthy. Refers to Rittenhouse. Original in Owen Biddle Papers, Friends Hist. Library, Swarthmore College. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Richard Bache | July 21, 1779 | |||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Pass issued to Mr. Burchsdorff, of the German convention troops | Aug. 25, 1779 | |||
Photo. of A.D.S. 1p. (from original in possession of the Century Association, N.Y.) | ||||
Parsons, Samuel Holden, 1737-1789.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Mumford; | Aug. 28, 1779 | 9" x 7" | ||
Highlands, A.L.S. 4p., end. and enc. Election of members of Congress; encloses a list of nominees. Objections to actions of present members, including the opposition to the recall of Arthur Lee. General physical description: 9" x 7" | ||||
Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799.
Promissory note; | Sept. 4, 1779 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. In French. | ||||
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792.
Letter to Robert Morris; | Oct. 13, 1779 | 7" x 9 1/4" | ||
Amsterdam, Facsimile of A.L.S. 4p. News of his activities including the battle between the Bon Homme Richard and the Serapis on Sept. 23; mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM54-65 FRAME 71 General physical description: 7" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Madison, James, 1749-1812.
Letter to David Rittenhouse; | November, 1779 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
William & Mary College, Virginia, A.Dr, of L.S. 4p. Transmits observations on the climate. Cause of aurora borealis; quotes Dr. Franklin on that and on body heat. Transmits barometrical observations by Mr. Jefferson. Note: Reverend James Madison of William and Mary College, not President James Madison, as identified by Dr. Thomas Shachtman, 9/20/2012. FILM 54-60 199 FRAME 429 13 General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Miscellaneous papers | 1779-1780 | |||
Photostats of D. 4 items. (made from photostats in possession of F.D.West.) Pertaining to Bartram's estate. Presented by F.D.West; 1955. | ||||
Kirwan, Richard, 1733-1812.
Letter to Adam[o] Fabroni, Florence; | Jan. 28, 1780 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. Scientific news of London. Refers to cement, Royal Society, Crell, Priestley, etc. On same sheet is letter from Magellan to Fabroni; Feb. 4, 1780. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Murray, John, 1742-1793.
Letter to J. Bell, Edinburgh; | Jan. 29, 1780 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Book account Presented by Edgar R. McCorkle. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to [Adamo Fabroni] | Feb. 4, 1780 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. In French. Concerning chemistry and air. Refers to Fontana and Scopoli. His work on barometers. On same sheet as Kirwan to A.Fabroni; Jan. 28, 1780. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818.
Letter to [Elbridge Gerry] | March 13, 1780 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Braintree, Typed L. 1p Copy. Would like to know why John Jay's name was placed before that of John Adams on list of A.P.S. From original in Penna.State Library, Harrisburg. Photo.in H.S.P. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Act Incorporating the American Philosophical Society, photocopy. | 1780 March 15 | Box 2 Oversize | ||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Giovanni Battista] Beccaria; | March 28, 1780 | 5 1/2" x 8" | ||
Geneve, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Seal. Introduces Mr. Trembley General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821.
Letter to Simeon Deane | April 7, 1780 | 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||
Passy, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Shipment of medicines and drugs. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes (extract) authorizing Josiah Hewes and Joseph Stanbury to obtain safe passage for books from New York | April 11, 1780 | 7-1/2x8 | ||
A.D.S.: Andrew Robeson, Secy. 1p.and end. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
Letter to Mrs. [Abigail] Adams; | April 17, 1780 | 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.Dr. of L.S. with initials 4p. Comments on the press notice concerning Mr. Adams' election to the APS; difference in titles. Mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM54-64 FRAME 146 General physical description: 11 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Lacoste.
Swanwick, John, 1740-1798.
Morphy Auctions.
Inventory of the estate of Juan de Miralles | May 9-10, 1780 | 16 page(s) | ||
ADS, 16 pp. Juan de Miralles was the first Spanish consul to the United States, sent from Cuba in 1777. He rented John Penn's old house on Spruce Street and the country estate Mount Pleasant, which had belonged to Peggy Shippen and Benedict Arnold. Miralles died while visiting Washington's army at Morristown. At the behest of executors Robert Morris and Fancisco Rendon, an inventory of both properties was made by John Swanwick and "Lacoste." Corporate Name(s): Morphy Auctions Subject(s): Miralles, Juan de Access digital object: | ||||
France. Bureau général des Poudres & Salpétres à Marseille.
Receipt for gunpowder; | June 14, 1780 | 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms. 1p. In French. Was this for the American revolutionary forces? General physical description: 6-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Milne, Colin, 1743-1815.
Letter to Dear Sir | July 4, 1780 | |||
Deptford, A.L.S. 2p. Speaks of the "illiberal attack upon my Sermons...[by] an anonymous Assassin of my own profession..." | ||||
Letter to -- | Sept. 20, 1780 | |||
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801.
Pass issued to John Anderson; | Sept. 22, 1780 | 10" x 7" | ||
Head Quarters, Robinsons, Facsimile of A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 10" x 7" | ||||
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804.
Letter to [Henry Laurens]; | Sept., 1780 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
L.in hand of J.Vaughan. 6p. Copy. (see J.Vaughan. Day book; 1783, pp.18ff.) Concerning Major André. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796.
Letter to Ab[raha]m Robinson; | Oct. 1, 1780 | 13-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Photostat of A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning Arnold and his perfidy. War around West Point. General physical description: 13-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
United States. Continental Loan Office.
Promissory note to William Webb; | Nov. 10, 1780 | 4x8-3/4 | ||
Printed D.S.: F.Hopkinson,Treasr.of Loans and countersigned by Tho.Smith. 1p.and end.Wm.Webb and John Still---(?). General physical description: 4x8-3/4 | ||||
Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus Conrad, 1750-1801.
Letter to David Rittenhouse | Dec. 15, 1780 | 8 3/4" x 10" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. Mutilated. Order to pay George Evans for the collation for the president. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Magalhães, João Jacinto de, 1722-1790.
Letter to Jean Fabroni, Florence | Dec. 20, 1780 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Current scientific events. Magnesium. Refers to John Fothergill, the Royal Society, James Watt, Joseph Priestley, Richard Kirwan and Benjamin Vaughan. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
United States. Treasurer of Loans.
Loan office bill, issued to Isaac Coxe | Dec. 30, 1780 | 8" x 4" | ||
Printed D. filled in, S: F. Hopkinson. Drawn on "Dr. Benjamin Franklin, or the Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States of North-America, at the Court of Versailles." 1p. and end. FILM 54-61 FRAME 205 General physical description: 8" x 4" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Sarah Bache; | 1780 | |||
ca.]. Photostat of c. of L. 2p. incom. 2 c, Izard's accusations against Franklin. Family news. Mentions Mrs. Greene. From copy in Yale university library. printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom,pp.201-204. FILM54-65 FRAME 73 | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
[Loan slip in the form of a promissory note] | 1780 | 2 1/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. Books borrowed by Benjamin Rush, May - Aug. 1780. General physical description: 2 1/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Laws, statutes, etc..
Acts of the Pennsylvania legislature concerning the American philosophical society; | 1780-1843 | |||
Photostats of D. 12p. (from original in Harrisburg.) | ||||
Biddle, James, 1731-1797.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Caernarvon; | Jan.1, 1781 | 8" x 6 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Invitation to visit. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Withering, William, 1741-1799.
Letter to Mr. Rathbone, Jr., Liverpool; | Feb. 16, 1781 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Birmingham, Typed L. 2p. Copy. Xerox copy. Experiments on phlogiston and oxygen. Refers to fellow scientists and experiments. Refers to Joseph Priestley. On same sheet is letter from Withering to George Robinson; Oct. 14, 1798. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Hanson, John, 1715-1783.
Thanksgiving Proclamation | March 19, 1781 | 3 page(s) | ||
Proclamation by Congress setting apart a day of thanksgiving and prayer for protection against enemies in the "sixth year of independence." Asks God to bless our "illustrious ally" [i.e., France], comfort prisoners, protect the commander-in-chief, and establish peace in all borders. Also signed by Charles Thomson, secretary. A typed transcript is included in the folder. Provenance: M2011-01. Gift of the estate of Robert L. McNeil, Jr., February 2011. McNeil acquired the document from Sotheby's in 1976. | ||||
Jay, John, 1745-1829.
Letter to M. [Ferdinand] Grand; | April 30, 1781 | 8" x 11 1/2" | ||
Madrid, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Seal. Contains French translation. Has drawn a bill of 487, 320 livres in favor of the Marquis de Yranda; has advised Dr. Franklin of this. FILM54-61 FRAME206 General physical description: 8" x 11 1/2" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | May 19, 1781 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Letter-press copy. Business of the Board of Longitude. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792.
Letter to John Page | June 4, 1781 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. with initials. 2p. Arrival of French fleet at Martinique. Dr. Franklin and French court plotting against Mr. J. Adams. FILM54-61 FRAME207 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Wharton, Samuel, 1732-1800.
Letter to Owen Biddle | June 29, 1781 | |||
Xerox of A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p. From original in Owen Biddle papers, Friends Historical Library, Swarthmore College. Asks him to present to the APS for Jan Ingenhousz, Experiments upon Vegetables, etc. Presented by W.J.Bell, Jr., Nov. 23, 1966. | ||||
Adams, Abigail, 1744-1818.
Letter to [Elbridge Gerry] | July 20, 1781 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Braintree, A.L.S: Portia 3p. and end. Politics, anti-Franklin by inference. FILM54-64 FRAME 145 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
La Luzerne, Anne-César, Chevalier de, 1741-1791.
Letter to Chev. de Monteil; | Aug. 21, 1781 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Phila., L.S. 1p. In French. Congratulations on the capture of Pensacola. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802.
Letter to [Sir Joseph Banks, bart.]; | Sept. 29, 1781 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Radbourne near Derby, A.L.S. 5p.and end. Concerning the correct English terms for descriptions in botany. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Du Simieire | Sept. 29, 1781 | |||
From a card in the folder: "This document [...] is particularly important in denoting the desire of the House of Assembly to partially underwrite Du Simitiere's work on the civil and geographical history of the United States. (His application to the Second Continental Congress had been turned down, July 14, 1780.) Provenance: Gift of Paul G. Shifton, in memory of Du Simitiere, who had served as a Curator of the American Philosophical Society, 1776-1781. | ||||
Waterhouse, Benjamin, 1754-1846.
B[enjamin] Waterhouse to [John] Adams | September 30, 1781 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Corunna, 3 pp. L. Copy. Personal letter, giving account of a quarrel on board ship. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Biddle, James, 1731-1797.
Letter to Daniel Clymer, Caernarvon; | Oct. 22, 1781 | 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Opinion on a case. News of Gen. Washington. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795.
Ezra Stiles to [David] Rittenhouse | November 16, 1781 | 6 1/4" x 8" | ||
Yale College, [New Haven], 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Wishes to know whether there was an account from Europe of the discovery of planets revolving around fixed stars. Not Found: 1/4/2011 General physical description: 6 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Bache and Shee.
Letter to Jonathan Williams | January 8, 1782 | 8" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 3p. and add., end. Relative to materials and other commodities bought by Williams for Bache and Shee. Encloses piece of chintz. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Dr. [Ezra] Stiles [Warwick | Feb. 6, 1782 | |||
]. Photostat of A.L.S.: Caty Greene. 1p. and add., end. 2 C. From original in Yale university library. | ||||
Greene, William, 1731-1809.
Letter to Dr. [Ezra] Stiles; | Feb. 6, 1782 | |||
Warwick, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and end. EC, From original in Yale university library. | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Statement relative to the duties performed by Peter S. Du Ponceau during the Revolution | April 2, 1782 | 8" x 11 3/4" | ||
Head Quarters at Newburgh, D.S. 1p. and end. Seal. General physical description: 8" x 11 3/4" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Laws, statutes, etc..
An act ... The American Philosophical Society ... [silk company] | April 15, 1782 | See oversize | ||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Receipt to William Henry, treasurer of Lancaster County; | April, 1782 | 3-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.,end. Tipped in, originally, in: D.Rittenhouse. An Oration delivered...before the APS. 1775. Presented by William Logan Fox; July 1, 1965. General physical description: 3-1/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to Mr. [Thomas] Bradford | May 7, 1782 | 7" x 11 1/2" | ||
Newburgh, A.L.S. 1p. and end add., end. The negroes taken belong to Lund Washington; further communication about them should be addressed to him. Presented by the Fidelity-Philadelphia trust co., May 1947;.cf.. letter of May 19,1947. General physical description: 7" x 11 1/2" | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Dr. [Ezra] Stiles; | June 13, 1782 | |||
Warwick, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. From original in the library of Yale university. | ||||
Dellap, Samuel.
An exact account of all the produce made on Mount Eagle Plantation in the Parish of Westmoreland, [Jamaica] | July 21, 1782 | 1 page(s) | OS | |
The property of Robert Dellap, Esq., from the 31st of December 1781 until the 21st of July 1782. Signed by Samuel Dellap as overseer and attorney, before George Murray. A list of the disposal of hogsheads of sugar and rum, with the names of six ships and their captains, and to whom consigned in London, as well as those sold locally. Provenance: M2004-33. Purchased from Howard S. Mott Rare Books, August 2004 | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to Mrs. [Richard] Stockton | July 22, 1782 | 11 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||
Phila., Facsimile of A.L.S. 2p. Printed:Fitzpatrick,v.24,437. General physical description: 11 3/4" x 8 1/2" | ||||
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Commission to Richard Oswald to negotiate peace with the thirteen United States; | August 7, 1782 | 32" x 24" | ||
Parchment D. 1p. ca. Seal ---- Revised commission to Richard Oswald to negotiate peace with the thirteen United States: Sept. 21, 1782. Parchment D. 1p. ca. Seal. Printed: Wharton, Dip. Cor. of the Resolution, v.5,pp.613-5,748-50. For provenance see Parke-Bernet sale cat. May 15,1950,no.7. See also Memorandum for Mrs. Swann; June 22, 1954, regular correspondence file. General physical description: 32" x 24" | ||||
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Letter to [Benjamin Harrison]; | Sept. 24, 1782 | 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S.: J.Madison, Jr., Jos.Jones, A.Lee, Theo. Bland. 2p. Peace negotiations; mentions Franklin and Jay. Film 54-61 Frame 208 General physical description: 12-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to Sam[uel] White, Nantes | Oct. 27, [1782] | 9-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Angers, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Business of insurance. Wants copies of all papers which go out of the house. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to ---- | Nov. 4, 1782 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. Peace treaty; Newfoundland fisheries. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Warrant. | Nov. 12, 1782 | |||
1p. Concerning a land survey. Signed by John Dickinson and John Luckens. | ||||
Miscellaneous notes on optices | 1782 | |||
Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842.
Interview with Dr. Priestley on canals; | [1782] | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
D. 2p.,end. Extracted from his Journal. Printed: Life and times of Elkanah Watson. Refers to B.Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME 45 General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789.
Letter to Dr. [Edward] Bancroft; | Nov. 17, 1782 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Ghent, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Asks that he procure from Dr. Franklin, Mr. Jay, and M. Beaumarchais certificates which will counteract libelous accounts about him which are appearing in the English press. FILM54-61 FRAME209 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813.
Letter to ---- | Dec. 23, 1782 | 8" x 13" | ||
Phila., L.S. 2p. and end. Encloses copy of Mr. Oswald's commission to negotiate peace. Printed: Wharton 6, 161. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Tressan, Comte de (Louis Elisabeth), 1705-1783.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 25, 1782 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 10p. In French. Original language and cradle of the human race. Court de Gebelin. Electricity. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to [Benjamin Rush] | 1782 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
L. 1p. Extracted by J.Vaughan. (see: J.Vaughan. book; 1783, p.6.) Concerning phlogiston and priestley. Concerning Wedgwood and the invention of a pyrometer. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Burd, Edward.
Letter to Daniel Clymer | Feb. 2, 1783 | |||
1p. and add., end. Business. Concerning E. Shippen | ||||
Groth, Mary.
Letter to John Reynell, Phila.; | Feb. 8, 1783 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Exon, A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Family news. Transcribes her letter of Dec. 5, 1782. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to David Rittenhouse | Feb. 16, 1783 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
Newburgh, Typed L. 1p. Printed in Fitzpatrick, v.26,p.136. Presented by W.B. Montague,June 1924. Removed to David Rittenhouse Papers. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to Messrs Ridley & Pringle, Baltimore | March 5, 1783 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Nantes, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning tobacco sales and shipments. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Patterson, Alexander.
Letter to John Lukens | March 8, 1783 | |||
Letter from Alexander Patterson to John Lukens concerning Lukens' property in the Wyoming Valley in the afermath of the the Yankee-Pennamite War and asking if Lukens can help "Mr. Suly" find a position. Geographic Name(s): Wyoming Valley (Pa.) | ||||
Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813.
Letter to President [John] Dickinson | March 24, 1783 | 7 3/4" x 11 3/4" | ||
Phila., L.S. 1p. Encloses an abstract of the preliminary articles for a general peace, signed Jan. 20,1783. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 11 3/4" | ||||
Masonic Lodge.
Certificate for Edward Bancroft | March 26, 1783 | |||
Certificate for E. Bancroft to visit Lodges in U.S. Xerox of D. 1p. | ||||
Bentinck, William Henry Cavendish, Lord, 1774-1839.
Letter to David Hartley | April 2, 1783 | |||
1p. and add., end. Xerox of A.L.S. Concerning his appointment to sign the peace treaty with the United States. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to [Richard Bache]; | April 11, 1783 | |||
Cambridge, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. Neglect of correspondence between their families; has not heard from her brother for three past years. News of family and friends. From original in New York public library, Emmet collection. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom, pp.218-219. | ||||
Milne, Colin, 1743-1815.
Letter to "Sir" | April 19, 1783 | |||
Deptford, A.L.S. 3p., end. Discussion of financial matters which "have occasioned so serious a rupture betwixt us". | ||||
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820.
Commission appointing David Hartley to conclude treaty of Paris. | May 14, 1783 | |||
1 p., end. 23-3/4 x 16. Commission appointing David Hartley plenipotentiary with full powers to conclude treaty of Paris of 1783. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. Sarah Bache; | May 18, 1783 | |||
Boston, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. 2 c. Family news; praise of her brother [B. Franklin]. From copy in Yale university library. Printed: Roelker's Franklin-Greene Correspondence, p. 121; Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom,p.223. FILM54-65 FRAME 86 | ||||
Gardiner, John, 1737-1793.
Letter to Silvester Gardiner; | May 30, 1783 | |||
Phila., Enlargement of photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. and note. From photostat in possession of Mrs. Frances Vaughan Finletter, March 1951. FILM 537 FRAME | ||||
Wrin(?).
Letter to [Giuseppe] de [sic] Ceracchi; | June 1, 1783 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Neuwaldegg, Typed L. 1p. Copy. Forwards him letter from Franklin concerning his desire to move to America. Printed: G.I.Montanari: Della vita e delle opere di...Ceracchi...;pp.31-32. FILM54-65 FRAME 179 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821.
Oath that he designed an invention for the refining of sugar | July 25, 1783 | |||
D.S. Witnessed: John Wilmot. 1p. | ||||
Montgomery, Dorcas Armitage.
Letter to Sarah Bache | July 26, 1783 | |||
A.L.S. with initials. 3p. and add. photostat. On same sheet: Aug. 20, 1785. See original letter from Caty Greene in Sarah Franklin Bache Papers. Dorcas Montgomery relays conversation she had with Benjamin Franklin Bache about his grandfather, Benjamin Franklin. 'Benny' describes his grandfather, "found my g-papa very different from other old persons, for they were fretful and complaining and dissatisfied, and my g-papa is laughing and cheerful like a young person." | ||||
Brooke, Rachel.
Inventory of goods and chattels of Dr. Richard Brooke's estate; | Aug. 12, 1783 | |||
Photo.of D.and printed D.S. 4p.and end. From original in Hall of Records, Maryland | ||||
Broussonet, Pierre Marie Auguste, 1761-1807.
Letter to Monsieur L'Heritier, Paris; | Aug. 13, 1783 | |||
In French. Describes plants, including daphnes, found on trips in Pyrenees. Says De la Perouse would like to correspond with L'Heritier. | ||||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Letter to Elbridge Gerry | Aug. 15, 1783 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Paris, L.S. 4p. The definitive treaty. Mentions the commissioners; criticizes Dr. Franklin. Possibility of his resignation being accepted. FILM54-64 FRAME 203 General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Groth, Mary.
Letter to John Reynell, Phila; | Sept. 2, 1783 | 14 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
Exon (?), A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Family affairs; comments of Thomas F. Sanders, and a young man by the name of Reynell who plans to go to Philadelphia. General physical description: 14 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to the Speaker of Assembly; | Sept. 26, 1783 | 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. (?) 3p. and end. The state of the treasury. Not Found: 1/5/2011 General physical description: 13 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821.
Letter to Edward Bancroft | Oct. 1, 1783 | |||
Xerox of D.S. 2p., end. His letter of 28th laid before Congress. Jay's high recommendation. Looks forward to seeing Bancroft in Princeton. | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to Hannah [Thomson] | Oct. 17, 1783 | 12 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Dissension in Congress. Residence of the government. The peace treaty. Asks that she pay attention to Mrs. Washington. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Account of travel expenses | Oct. 20 - Nov. 26 | |||
Received monies for several men, among whom is Abel James. Provenance: Provenance unknown. Belonged to APS prior to 1930. | ||||
Saussure, Horace Bénédict de, 1740-1799.
Letter to [Henry Temple, Second] Viscount Palmerston, London; | Nov. 3, 1783 | |||
Geneva, A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Concerning Argand, hygrometry, Montgolfier and his invention. | ||||
Deane, Silas, 1737-1789.
Letter to Jo[h]n Jay; | Dec. 1, 1783 | |||
Ghent, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in Columbia University). Wants him and Dr. Franklin to help clear his name. Copy presented by Columbia University; June 1964. FILM54-65 FRAME242 | ||||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Letter to Dr. [Cotton] Tufts [Paris] | [1783] | 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
A.L. 3p. and end. Is unhappy about his present situation, but is consoled by the fact that he has rendered a "most important... service to my Country...which I...believe no other Man in the World would have done." General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Passavant, Peter Friedrich.
Claim against John Rheiner of Philadelphia; | Jan., 1784-1786 | 14-3/4x9-3/4 | ||
D. 6p. Notarized. In German. General physical description: 14-3/4x9-3/4 | ||||
Castries, Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix, Marquis de, 1727-1801.
Letter to M. de Crèvecoeur, New York; | Feb. 8, 1784 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
Versailles, L.S. 1p. In French. Relative to the crew and passage of the packet boat, Courrier de l'Europe. Printed: APS Library Bulletin,1957,509 General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Luc, J. A. de (Jean André), 1727-1817.
Letter to [Christianus Carolus Henricus] van der Aa, Haarlem; | Feb. 13, 1784 | 8-3/4x8 | ||
London, Photo.of A.L.S. 4p.and add. In French. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Haarlem.) Comments on the new program of the Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen and hopes it will be scientific. General physical description: 8-3/4x8 | ||||
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809.
Letter to Lewis Morris | Feb. [16], 1784 | 13 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Borden Town, A.Dr. of L. 3p. and end. Science; need for a philosophical society in New York; inactivity of the American philosophical society. Dislike of Penna. Mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME 46 General physical description: 13 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Jones, Judge John.
A topographical description of the cypress swamps on Indian River in the state of Delaware; | March 15, 1784 | 12x7-1/2 | ||
Xerox of D. 14p.and end. (from original in possession of the New-York Historical Society; 1969.) General physical description: 12x7-1/2 | ||||
Shippen, William, 1736?-1808.
Letter to William Cullen | April 27, 1784 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. His teaching at the University. Introduces a recent graduate, James Lyons. Original in Royal. col. of physicians, Edinburgh,Cullen mss., Letters,1779-1788. Printed: Medical record,1925. | ||||
Extracts of the laws for the regulation of pilots in the states of Maryland and New York | [April. 1784] | |||
Sometime after April, 1784 | ||||
Luc, J. A. de (Jean André), 1727-1817.
Letter to [Christianus Carolus Henrico] Van der Aa, Ha[a]rlem; | May 18, 1784 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
London, Photo.of A.L.S. 4p.and add. In French. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Haarlem.) Thanks for medal from Hollandsche...Wetenschappen. Subjects for prize essays, and comments on theories of electricity of Volta and Crawford on heat. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
Letter to Mr.John Adams; | June 16, 1784 | 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Phila., Copy of L. 5 leaves American politics; mentions Dr. Franklin, [William Temple] F[rankli]n, Thomas Jefferson. FILM54-64 FRAME 144 General physical description: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Wilcocks, John.
John Wilcocks' accounts, | June 26, 1784 | 8" x 9" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsements. D. General physical description: 8" x 9" | ||||
Antill, Edward, 1742-1789.
Letter to John Pierce, Philadelphia; | July 17, 1784 | 12x7-1/4 | ||
New York, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and.,end. (from original in the New Jersey Historical Society.) Explains how and why he borrowed money to move troops to help Washington, and quotes letter of Richard Peters as authority. Presented by W.J. Bell; Feb.26,1964. General physical description: 12x7-1/4 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to W[illia]m Capon, London | Sept. 7, 1784 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Does not at present plan any voyage of discovery. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Luc, J. A. de (Jean André), 1727-1817.
Letter to [Christianus C. H. Van der Aa, Ha[a]rlem; | Sept. 8, 1784 | 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Windsor, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. In French. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Haarlem.) Thanks for medal from the society. Comments on electrical conductors. General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Commissioners of Indian purchase.
Document pertaining to purchase of balance of Indian lands in Pennsylvania for $1,000; | Oct. 23, 1784 | 8" x 8 1/4" | ||
D.S: Saml. J. Atlee, Wm. Maclay, Fras. Johnston. 1p. and end. Printed with slight variations: Pa. Archives, Ser.1,v.11,507 General physical description: 8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Page, John, 1744-1808.
Letter to St. George Tucker; | Nov. 17, 1784 | |||
Photo.of A.L.S. 5p.and add.,end. (from original in Tucker-Coleman MSS in William and Mary.) Concerning astronomy. | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Welcome Arnold; | Nov. 26, 1784 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Finances. Mentions Mr. William Greene. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Philadelphia. City tavern.
[Statement by Trustees consenting to the sale of the tavern]; | Dec.14, 1784 | 9 1/2" x 7" | ||
Philadelphia, D.S: Geo. Clymer [and 6 others] 1p. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Ship St. Anne.
Ship St. Anne in account with John Wilcocks, | December 21, 1784 - January 20, 1786 | 8 1/2" x 12 1/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 12 1/8" | ||||
Philadelphia. City tavern. Proprietors.
To Edward Shippen and the other gentlemen, | ca. Dec., 1784 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
trustees...of the City tavern. D.S: J.M. Nesbitt [and 26 others] Petition for sale of the tavern and lot. ---- Another copy with 14 different signatures. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
United States. Congress.
Resolution; | January 20, 1785 | 13" x 8 1/4" | ||
D.S: Cha. Thomson, secy. 1p. and end. In re Dutch loans; mentions B. Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. General physical description: 13" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Hewson, Mary Stevenson, 1739-1795.
Letter to [Barbara Hewson], Hexham, England | Jan. 25, 1785 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Passy, Typed L. 3p. Copy. Describes life in Passy, visiting Franklin. Concerning B.F.Bache and W.T. Franklin. Presented by Mrs. Hendrick Booraem; Sept. 1961 Film 54-65 Frame 217 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Johnstone, John.
Letter to [J. C. Lettsom]; | February 7, 1785 | |||
Worcester, A.L.S. 2p., end. Comments on Lettsom's remarks on J. Fothergill's illness. Mentions the Medical Society of London. | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Letter to M. de St. James | Feb. 27, 1785 | 8" x 12 1/4" | ||
Passy, A.L.S. 2p. In French. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to Matthew Carey | March 15, 1785 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Mount Vernon, Facsimile of A.L.S. 1p. Relates to the delivery of his newspaper [Pennsylvania evening herald]. For dup. see in Documents relating to the province of Pennsylvania...no.47. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Monroe, James, 1758-1831.
Letter to ----; | April 12, 1785 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
New York, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.,end. Politics. Refers to Rittenhouse, Madison, Smith, Jefferson, etc. Friendly letter From original in Central Library, Salford, Eng. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to [Charles Louis] L'Héritier [de Brutelle] | April 16, 1785 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Chelsea, A.L.S. 4p.,add.,end. In French. Thanks for his work on botany. Refers to several specific plants. Concerning duplicates is the Linnean herbarium. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
Letter to John Adams; | April 25, 1785 | 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Marblehead, Copy of L. 5 leaves American politics. Mentions Franklin, Jefferson. FILM 54-64 FRAME 143 General physical description: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Smith, Thomas.
Letter to Mr. [Samuel ?] Coates, Phila.; | May 7, 1785 | 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Carlisle, A.L.S. 2p. and add. and end. Financial matters. Mentions Mr. Lukens. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Duffield, Samuel, 1732-1814.
Account against the estate of Benjamin Betterton; | June 3, 1785 - April 9, 1786 | 17x6-3/4 | See OS | |
D. 3p.and end. Refers to conferences with Dr. Glenworth and Dr. Kuhn.while treating Betterton for various disorders. General physical description: 17x6-3/4 | ||||
Elbert, Samuel, 1740-1788.
Letter to Maj. Gen. [Lachlan] McIntosh; | June 8, 1785 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Savannah, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Meeting between the Creek Indians and the Commissioners to ascertain boundary line between Georgia and the Indians. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Shippen, William, 1736?-1808.
Letter to Joseph Shippen | July 25, 1785 | 8 1/4" x 6 3/4" | ||
Germantown, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Relative to an exchange of land. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Michell, John.
Letter to [Sir Charles Blagden]; | July 27, 1785 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Thornhill, A.L.S. 16p. Comments on various scientific matters. Mentions Mr. Herschel, Sir Joseph Banks, Dr. Franklin, Dr. Priestley and others; proposed abridgement of Philosophical transactions of the Royal society. FILM54-61 FRAME210 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829.
Letter to S.[i.e. John] Dickenson(sic), Wilmington | Aug. 6, 1785 | |||
Edinburgh, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. and enc. 1p. Recommendation of [Walter] Minto for the faculty of [Dickinson] College. Encloses recommendation of Walter Minto from Joseph Slop, professor of astronomy at the University of Pisa; Dec.15,1783. From original in the Dickinson Papers, Library company of Philadelphia; Presented by Dr. Whitfield J. Bell,Dec.1954. | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to [Mrs. Sarah Franklin Bache]; | Aug. 20, 1785 | |||
Warwick, Photostat of c.of L. 1p. On same sheet with letter from D.Montgomery to S.Bache; July 26,1783. Concerning B.Franklin's return to America. From copy in Yale university library. Film 54-65 Frame 87 | ||||
Flagg, Josiah, 1760-1840.
Letter to Mrs. Jane Mecom; | Aug. 23, 1785 | |||
Lancaster, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Mentions Dr. Franklin's departure from France. From original in New England historic genealogical society. | ||||
Rapport fait a la Societe Royale [des Sciences], par M. Brun et M. Vigarau | Sept. 1, 1785 | |||
Regarding "le trigone" (a smooth triangular area on the inner surface of the bladder). | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Geographical notes [surveys] of the waters of the Little Beaver Creek and of the Big Beaver Creek | Oct. 1, 1785 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 40p.of which 13 contain writing. This was originally bound with Pamphlet vol. 341,(no.40). General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Little and Big Beaver Creeks | October 1, 1785 | 12 page(s) Maps, 12.1 x 19.1 cm | ||
Barton, while practicing surveying, kept a notebook labelled "No. 3. Geographycal Notes October 1st 1785. Waters of Little Beaver Creek. No. 4. Waters of Big Beaver." There are twelve pages of sketches of maps of the drainage of these creeks in this volume. | ||||
Shippen, William, 1736?-1808.
Letter to [Joseph Shippen] | Oct. 26, 1785 | 9 1/2" x 8" | ||
Germantown, A.L.S. 4p. Further discussion on the exchange of land. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Pennsylvania.
Legal case with James Mease, against defrauding the state; | 1785 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
[ca.?]. D. 39p.and end. ----Notes of the case. 10p. Profiteering during the Revolution. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813.
Liste des echantillons de bois de l'Amerique envoyés par Mr. St. Jean de Crevecoeur en [a Mr. Le Duc de la Rochefoucault] | 1785 | 9" x 7" | ||
Ms.D. [29 leaves]. MICROFILM FRAME NO. 791. Transcribed in APS Proceedings (1957), vol. 101, no. 6, pages 508-522. General physical description: 9" x 7" | ||||
Nancarrow, John.
Letter to [Richard Phillips]; | Feb. 6, 1786 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. Condolences on the death of his father. The steam engine; probable significance in America. From original in the Friends' Reference Library, London. | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1762-1827.
Letter to Nicolaus von Jacquin | Feb. 27, [1786] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of typed L. 1p. Extract. (from copy in koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague, call no.: 78 F 8.) Sends lists of fossils and seeds. Botany. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Savery, William.
Extract of the will; | Feb. 28, 1786 | 6-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
D. 1p. General physical description: 6-1/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Flagg, Josiah, 1760-1840.
Letter to Miss Jane Mecom; | March 14, 1786 | |||
Petersburg, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Description of surrounding country and people. Celebration of Gen. Washington's birth on February 11. | ||||
Bulkeley, John, and son.
Account of insurance on the American ship St. Anne and cargo to Lisbon, | March 22, 1786 | 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
Lisbon, 2 pp. and endorsement. Copy of D.S.: John Bulkeley & Son. Drawn in accordance with letter from John Wilcocks, Philadelphia, January 16, 1786. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | April 1, 1786 | 8" x 13" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Mutilated. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Ledyard, John, 1751-1789.
Letter to his mother, Mrs. Abigail Moore; | April 8, 1786 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Paris, April 8, 1786 A.L.S. 3P. and add. Enclosed originally in a letter from Benj. M. Hollinshead to John Vaughan, Jan. 10, 1838, which see. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Affidavit regarding certificate owned by Dickinson College | April 17, 1786 | 7 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||
Printed form filled in in ms. S. 1p. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Natural history society of Edinburgh.
Certificate issued to Caspar Wistar, as president of the Society; | May 4, 1786 | 15" x 19 1/4" | ||
Edinburgh, Ms.D.S: Joannes walker, et al. 1p. Parchment. Seal in separate box. Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Goddard Leach, June 1952. General physical description: 15" x 19 1/4" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. Sarah Bache; | May 29, 1786 | |||
Boston, Photostat of c. of L. 2p. On same sheet is letter from Mrs. Mecom to S. Bache, Sept. 6, 1790. 2 c. Had news of family from Mr. Vaughan; mentions Dr. Franklin. From copy in yale university library. printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom, pp.271-272. FILM54-65 FRAME 120 | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Receipt to Sam. Meredith; | May 29, 1786 | 8" x 6 3/4" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. and end. For taxes paid on lands in Northampton county. Not Found: 1/6/2011 General physical description: 8" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Minto, Walter, 1753-1796.
Letter to the Earl of Buchan; | June 1, 1786 | |||
Greenock, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Preparations for trip [to America]; carries letters of introduction to Franklin and Dr. Ewing. From original in Univ. of Edinburgh, Laing mss. Printed: APS Library Bulletin for 950,p.286. FILM54-65 FRAME950 | ||||
Jones, Walter, 1745-1815.
Letter to [William Cullen ?]; | June 5, 1786 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 6p. Gives an account of some of Dr. Cullen's other pupils. His practice. Original in Roy. college of physicians. Edinburgh,Cullen mss., Letters, 1774-1790. | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to [Sir Charles] Blagden, London | June 12, 1786 | |||
Sets forth the corrections made in an experiement. | ||||
Morgan, John, 1735-1789.
Letter to W[illia]m Cullen; | June 14, 1786 | |||
Phila, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Benjamin [Smith] Barton. Dr. Franklin fills the chair of president of Pennsylvania. Mentions Sir Alex.Dick. Original in Roy. college of physicians, Edinburgh,Cullennss.,Correspondence,13. FILM54-65 FRAME101 | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to William Cullen | June 17, 1786 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Introduces Benjamin [Smith] Barton, nephew of David Rittenhouse, who wishes to matriculate at the University of Edinburgh. Original at Roy college of physicians of Edinburgh, Wm. Cullen mss., Correspondence, xiii. | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
Letter to Dr. [William] Cullen; | July 19, 1786 | |||
London, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Requests an introduction to Dr. Blagden. Medical news from England. Mentions Dr. Priestley. Original in Roy. col. of physicians, Edinburgh, Cullen mss. - Letters to Dr. Cullen, L779-1788. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Josiah Flagg; | July 21, 1786 | |||
Boston, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add. Mentions his uncle's [Benjamin Franklin] new mode of spelling. From original in New England historic genealogical society. FILM54-65 FRAME 102 | ||||
Tucker, Thomas Tudor, 1745-1828.
Letter to Doctor William Cullen | July 22, 1786 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Introduces Thomas Marshall. From Original in Roy. col. of physicians, Edinburgh. | ||||
Nicholson, John, 1757-1800.
Letter to Samuel Coats | Aug. 12, 1786 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
General's office, A.L.S. 1p. and add.. end. Requests that a bond of Baynton, Wharton and Morgan be delivered to him. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Minto, Walter, 1753-1796.
Letter to the Earl of Buchan; | Sept. 11, 1786 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and add Arrival in America; mentions Dr. Franklin and Dr. Rush. Offers for positions. Inquires about their [life of] Lord Napier. From original in Univ. of Edinburgh, Laing mss. Printed: APS Library Bulletin for 1950, p.287. FILM54-65 FRAME 104 | ||||
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
Letter to James Watson | Sept. 14, 1786 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p.,end. Lack of success in Boston. Will see Franklin in the Autumn. Bemoans the lack of honor in the American people. FILM54-67 FRAME 70 General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to Samuel Vaughan | Oct. 14, 1786 | 8" x 10" | ||
London, Extract from L. 1p. Charles Dilly's piracy of Franklin's articles in A.P.S. Transactions. Sends donation for A.P.S. building fund; and promises to send acknowledgement of his election to Dr. Franklin. FILM54-57 FRAME62 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to Alexander Thomson, Pencader Hundred, [Del.] | Nov. 18, 1786 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Gives him deed to plantation and praises rural life. Forwards money for taxes. Would like to hear from him and asks news of his family. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Philadelphia. City tavern.
Minutes of meeting of former proprietors | Nov. 20, 1786 | 11" x 8" | ||
D.S: John Nixon and 3 others. In re disposition of money derived from the sale of the tavern. General physical description: 11" x 8" | ||||
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791.
Letter to M[athew] Carey | Dec. 11, 1786 | 6" x 6 1/2" | ||
Publication of certain papers. General physical description: 6" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Beattie, James, 1735-1803.
Letter to Benjamin Rush; | Dec. 12, 1786 | |||
Aderdeen, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. From original in possession of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Acknowledges his election to membership in the APS. | ||||
Mint of the United States.
Samuel Vaughan, Jr. to the Commissioners of the Treasury, | December 29, 1786 | 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers his services as officer in the mint. On same sheet as letter from Vaughan to Comm. of Treasury; Dec. 29, 1786. FILM54-61 FRAME211 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1762-1827.
Samuel Vaughan, Jr. to the Commissioners of the Treasury | December 29, 1786 | 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Offers his Services as officer in the mint. On same leaf with letter from Vaughan to Com of Treasury; Dec. 29, 1786 FILM54-61 FRAME 211 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||||
FitzSimons, Thomas, 1741-1811.
Letter to the Commissioners for the county of Berks; | Dec. 30, 1786 | 8" x 6" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Requires an accounting of all the money assessed upon Berks county for 1785. General physical description: 8" x 6" | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Rob(er)t Morris to the Commissioners of the Treasury, | Dec., 1786 | 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||
---, n. d. but ca. 1 p. L. Copy. Recommending Samuel Vaughan, Jr. to the attention of the Commissioners of the Treasury. Enclosed in Samuel Vaughan, Jr. to Com. of Treasury, Dec. 29, 1786. On same leaf as Vaughan's letter mentioned above. Film 54-61 Frame211 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
Inscription to Thos. Randolph. | [1786] | |||
A.D.S. 1p. On reverse of t.p. of Wistar's Edinburgh dissertation "De animo demisso." | ||||
Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
Indenture between John and Mary Dickinson and David Bloyd for 20 acres of land in Germantown; | Jan. 1, 1787 | |||
Wilmington, Del., D.S. 3p. and end. Seals. Notarized, Jan. 29, 1787. Recorded,Phila., Sept. 1, 1800. | ||||
Fitch, John, 1743-1798.
Indenture between Fitch and the stock company formed to finance the building of the steamboat. | February 9, 1787 | 27 1/2" x 33" | See Extra OS | |
D. Containing signatures of shareholders. 1p. and end. Parchment. Deposited by Benjamin Say; cf. Minutes, March 16, 1832. General physical description: 27 1/2" x 33" | ||||
Monroe, James, 1758-1831.
Letter to John Francis Mercer | February 1787 | 4 page(s) | ||
Fredericksburg. Monroe has retired from Congress after serving a three-year term and has returned to Virginia. Since his return has received "not the most trifling attention" from the public. At this point, Monroe has "no desire for a publick appointment." The latter part of his service was "a noise of strife and discord." Intends to pursue a legal career. Discusses political matters, his father-in-law, money matters, court prospects. Provenance: M2004-05. Gift of Mark Willcox, March 2004 | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
Letter to Charles Biddle; | March 2, 1787 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Relative to the northern boundary of Pennsylvania. Meeting with the Indians at the head of the Tyoga river. Presented by Edward Biddle. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Congregational Church (Charleston, S.C.).
Letter to Revd. Mr. Morse, Georgia; | April 9, 1787 | 8-1/2x7 | ||
Charleston, S.C., Photo.of L.S.: Josiah Smith, David Ramsay and D. De saussure. 2p.and add.,end. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 Ax 1, University of Amsterdam Library.) Asks him to come and preach. General physical description: 8-1/2x7 | ||||
Churchman, John, 1753-1805.
Letter to Joseph Banks | April 10, 1787 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. add. end. With note of Nov. 6, 1788. Presents a paperto Royal Soc. on variation of the compass & magnetism. Refers to Capt. Cook. | ||||
Michell, John.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Blagden; | April 23, 1787 | 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Thornhill, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Comments on Mr. Herschel's paper on small pencils. With this is a note, probably by Dr. Blagden, about Michell's and Herscel's theories on small pencils.- 2p. General physical description: 8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Ship St. Anne.
Sale of sundry merchandize received by the ship St. Anne, | April 27, 1787 - April 10, 1788 | 10 3/8" x 15 5/8" | ||
Robert Rice master from Cadiz, on account of the owners of said ship, ----, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 10 3/8" x 15 5/8" | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to [Sir Charles Blagden] | May 18, 1787 | 8 1/4" x 13" | ||
Slough near Windsor, A.L.S. 4p. Discusses Mr. Michell's comments on his [Herschel's] paper on small pencils. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Settlement of Court Costs | May 20, 1787 | 2 page(s) | ||
ADS. True copy of document regarding settlement of court costs relating to appeals of several judgments against Matlack from the Comptroller General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Provenance: 1997 - 663ms. Gift of Timothy Matlack Warren, June 1997. | ||||
Otto, Louis-Guillaume, Comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817.
Letter to A[rthur] Lee | May 22, 1787 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
New York, L.S. 2p.and end. In French. Will try to get another portrait of Louis XVI for him, since the one he was given is damaged. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Rheiner, John.
Letter to Peter Friedrich Passavant, Frankfurt-am-Main; | June 12, 1787 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. In German. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Michell, John.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Blagden; | July 3, 1787 | 10" x 16" | ||
Thornhill, A.L.S. 4p., add. Scientific comments on the toadstone. oversize General physical description: 10" x 16" | ||||
Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834.
Letter to M. de Fourgeroux | July 4, 1787 | 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||
Versailles, A(?)L.S. 3p. with enc. - 36 leaves 12 1/2 x 8" and 4 leaves 9" x 7 1/2" In French. Encloses translation of a paper on maritime observations by Dr. Franklin which appeared in the Memoirs of the Society of Philadelphia, for the use of the members of the Academy [encloses also table of contents of Vol. 2 of the APS Transactions, 1786] FILM54-66 FRAME6. Moved to Duhamel du Monceau/Fougeroux de Bondaroy Papers, Mss.B.D87. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Mulgrave, Constantine John Phipps, Baron, 1744-1792.
Letter to ----; | Aug. 29, 1787 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and.end. Asks his aid to procure an ensigny for a friend's son. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Letter to the Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen te Haarlem, Haerlem [sic] | Sept. 25, 1787 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S.: Joseph Willard, Vice President. 1p. (from original in the Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Haarlem.) Forwards publications of the society. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [William] Withering | October 14, 1787 | |||
A.L. in 3rd P. 1p., end. Expresses thanks to Withering "for his Obliging present of the new Edition of his Botanical Arrangements". | ||||
Bushnell, David.
Letter to Ezra Stiles | October 16, 1787 | 9 page(s) | ||
Stamford. Bushnell sends a copy of a letter he sent to Jefferson via Colonel Humphreys. Enclosure discusses the principles and construction of a "submarine vessel," and a gunpowder magazine to be attached to the bottom of an enemy ship. Bushnell asks that future correspondence be addressed to him care of Major John Davenport. Provenance: Gift of SIlvio Bedini, January 1987 Other Descriptive Information: Photocopy from original manuscript held at the New Haven Colony Historical Society. | ||||
Minto, Walter, 1753-1796.
Letter to the Earl of Buchan; | Oct. 28, 1787 | |||
New York, Photostat of A.L.S. 4p., add. Errors in their life of Napier. Has been elected professor of mathematics at the New Jersey college. Mentions the American philosophical society; the new constitution; Oneida Indians. From original in Univ. of Edinburgh, Laing mss. N.Y., Printed: APS Library Bulletin for 1950, p.287-8. A portion of the letter is reproduced in Fig.3,p.288. | ||||
McKell, Patrick.
Letter to [David Stuart Erskine, 11th] Earl of Buchan; | Oct. 31, 1787 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Albany, N.Y., A.L.S. 3p.and end. Concerning a plant in the U.S. which might be woven. Large tusk found in the Susquehanna and the APS has a tooth from the same spot. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Donath, Joseph.
Journal of bee-keeping at Spring-mill; | 1787-1788 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
D. 16 leaves, of which 3 are blank. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
La nature a fait les hommes libres et égaux | [1787] | |||
Photostat of A.D. 3p. In French. (from original in Library of Congress) Presented by Dr. Chinard; Feb. 1959. | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to Dr. Blagden | 1787 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
[A.L.S.] 2p.,end.and add. Concerning an astronomical publication and difficulties with the printer. Volcanoes. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Zeisberger, David, 1721-1808.
Letter to Jos[iah] Harmar, Fort Harmar; | Jan. 13, 1788 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (from original in the Harmar papers, vol. 7, William L. Clements Library). Concerning the Indians. Refers to the vocabularies they are collecting of the Delawares. | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Receipt for Samuel Meredith; | Jan. 19, 1788 | 8" x 4 1/4" | ||
A.D.S. 1p. and end. For taxes paid on land in Smithfield township, Northampton county. Not Found:1/6/2011 General physical description: 8" x 4 1/4" | ||||
Camper, Petrus, 1722-1789.
Letter to [C.F. Michaelis?]; | Feb. 6, 1788 | 10-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
The Hague, Photo.of A.L. 2p. Draft. (from original in Petrus Camper Papers, K.Nederlandsche Maatschappij tot Bevordering der Geneeskunst, on deposit in Univ. of Amsterdam Library). Concerning fossil bones from Morgan. Comments of Jefferson's work. Refers to APS. Experiments on air. Not Found: 1/6/2011 General physical description: 10-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Letter to Gen[era]l Washington; | Feb. 15, [1788] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
New York, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 Si, University of Amsterdam Library.) Reports on ratification of the constitution from Boston and New Hampshire. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Passavant, Johann David, 1787-1861.
Account with Johannes Rheiner of Philadelphia; | Feb. 20, 1788 | 18-1/2x14-3/4 | ||
Frankfurt-am-Main, A.D.S. 1p. In German. Seal. General physical description: 18-1/2x14-3/4 | ||||
Passavant, Johann David, 1787-1861.
Power of attorney to Ross & Vaughan to collect money from John Rheiner which is owed the estate of Peter Friedrich Passavant; | Feb. 22, 1788 | 14x8-1/4 | ||
D.S. 4p.,notarized. Seals. In German General physical description: 14x8-1/4 | ||||
Michell, John.
Letter to Dr. [Charles] Blagden; | March 10, 1788 | 9 1/2" x 15" | ||
Thornhill, A.L.S. 11p. and add., end. Seal. Scientific, principally about siliceous earth. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Vaughan, Samuel, 1762-1827.
Letter to [Jean] Hermann, Strasbourg | March 20, 1788 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Flamstead, Jamaica, A.L.S. 6p.and add.with enc.of APS broadside. Mineralogy. Jamaica is volcanic: was visited by Sloan. Concerning APS; Withering; Wedgwood and clays used by him. Refers to Royal Society Transactions and other learned societies and publications. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
To the public. ...Conditions...upon which said annual [Magellanic] premiums will be awarded... | 1786 | 17 cm x 21 cm | ||
Published by order of the society, at Philadelphia, the 19th day of November, 1786. Broadside signed in type by James Hutchinson, Robert Patterson, Samuel Magaw, and John Foulke, secretaries of the American Philosophical Society. Originally enclosed in letter from Samuel Vaughan to [Jean] Hermann, professor of medicine at the University of Strasbourg, March 20, 1788. The Magellanic premium was begun in 1786 with a 200-guinea donation from John Hyacinth Magellan, a Portuguese member of the Royal Society, and was awarded periodically to "the author of the best discovery, or most useful improvement relating to navigation, astronomy or natural philosophy, mere natural history only excepted." Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 10 Access digital object: | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to Dr. James McHenry, Baltimore | April 19, 1788 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Precarious condition of the federal government; fears for the safety of the country unless the new constitution is adopted. The foreign and domestic debt. Federalist Papers. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794.
Letter to the Earl of Buchan; | May 24, 1788 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 5p. and end. Printed: APS Proceedings, v.94, From original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Senebier, Jean, 1742-1809.
Letter to M. Fougeroux de Bondaroy, Paris; | May 28, 1788 | 9 1/2" x 7" | ||
Geneva, A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Work on vegetable physiology for the Encyclopedia. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Paradise, Lucy.
Letter to Mrs. [Sarah] Bache; | July 1, 1788 | |||
Paris, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. zc Visits Mme. Helvetius whose whole conversation is about Dr. Franklin. From copy in Yale university library. FILM 54-65 FRAME 115 | ||||
Brown, William, 1752-1792.
Letter to William Cullen; | July 19, 1788 | |||
Alexandria, Va., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Introduces John Peake. American politics. Original in Roy. col. of physicians, Edinburgh, Cullen mss., Correspondence, 15. | ||||
Rumseian Society.
Petition Relative to Steam Engines, etc. | July 30, 1788 | 3 page(s) | ||
Letter addressed to Benjamin Van Clieve, Speaker of the House of Assembly of the State of New Jersey. Includes "A List of the Rumseian Society," a list of members of the society. Benjamin Franklin is a member. | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to [James Rumsey] | August 2, 1788 | 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. and end. Comparison of types of steam engines. Desires Rumsey to become affiliated with Boulton and Watt. General physical description: 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Darwin, Robert Waring, 1766-1848.
Letter to John Coakley Lettsom | August 4, 1788 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Thanks for making him a member of the [London Medical Society?]. | ||||
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin?]; | Aug. 21, 1788 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. From original in the M.Carey letterbook, Historical Society of Penna. Hopes he will write a testimonial of a publication which Carey is publishing. FILM54-65 FRAME249 | ||||
Letter to Dr. [J. C.] Lef[t]som; | Sept. 30, 1788 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Will try to give Thornton information on Sierra Leona. Seeds. Refers to Sir Philip Gibbs. | ||||
Manning, James.
Power of attorney from James Manning to Samuel Miles, | October 10, 1788 | 8 1/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Accords Miles power to act as his proxy in affairs of the Rumseian Society. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Passavant, Johann David, 1787-1861.
Letter to Ross & Vaughan, Philadelphia; | 1788 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Frankfurt-am-Main, L.S. 3p. In French. Concerning the account between John Rheiner and Peter Friedrich Passavant. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
An essay towards a natural history of the North American Indians | [1788] | |||
being an attempt to describe, and to investigate the causes of some of varieties in figure, in complexion, &c. among mankind. Photostat of D. 16 leaves. From original in Royal medical society of Edinburgh, Dissertations, 23, 1788-89. | ||||
Le Roy, Jean Baptiste, 1720-1800.
Precis of memoir on lightening rods. | [1788] | |||
History, theory and practice of setting up lightening rodss. Mentions Gray, Franklin, Dalibard. Summary of memoir published in Paris Academy of Sciences, 1790/1797 | ||||
Price, Richard, 1723-1791.
Letter to [Ld. Lansdowne] | Jan. 21, 1789 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Hackney, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Health of Lady Lansdowne. English politics. Mentions Mr. [Benjamin ?] Vaughan. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
St. John de Crèvecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813.
Letter to Samuel Breck, Jr.; | Jan. 24, 1789 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning correspondence and box of books. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Bernoulli, Jean, 1744-1807.
Letter to [David Stuart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan]; | Feb. 20, 1789 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Thanks for publication: wants his works on astronomy and mathematics. Owns many manuscript letters and wishes to edit them, as he has done some already in Germany. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Rumsey, James.
James R[umsey] to William Bingham | February 29, 1789 | 7 3/16" x 9 1/8" | ||
London, 7 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. (Signature torn.) Encloses copy of his patent and drawings of inventions for which the patent was obtained. General physical description: 7 3/16" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Fox, Edward.
Edward Fox to David Rittenhouse, | March 9, 1789 | 3 1/4" x 8" | ||
(Philadelphia), 1 p. A.N.S. Request to attend examination of candidates for degrees in medicine. Not Found: 1/6/2011 General physical description: 3 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Clay, Joseph.
Letter to George Turner, | March 24, 1789 | 7 1/8" x 9 1/4" | ||
Savannah, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Delay of Georgia legislature in considering Mr. Rumsey's undertakings. General physical description: 7 1/8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Ingenhousz, Jan, 1730-1799.
Letter to Jean Fabroni, Florence | April 2-3, 1789 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Concerning chemistry and geology. Refers to Pelletier, Fontana, La Métherie, Monge, Lavoisier, and Berthollet. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
McCulley, George.
Geo[rge] McCulley and other to ----, | April 14, 1789 | 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||
New Madrid, 4 pp. Com.S.: Geo[rge] McCulley and seven others. Report upon the establishment of the town of New Madrid. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811.
Letter to Sally [Bache] | May 1, 1789 | |||
New York, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. 2c, Inauguration of the president. Respects to his father [B. Franklin]. From copy in Yale university library. FILM 54-65 FRAME 117 | ||||
Barry, Amelia Evans.
Letter to Mrs. [Sarah] Bache; | May 18, 1789 | |||
Leghorn, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. zc. Renews their acquaintance from afar. Mentions the dear Doctor [Franklin]. From copy in Yale university library. FILM54-65 FRAME118 | ||||
Dunbar, William, 1749-1810.
Letter to Lewis Alston, Old Tunica | May 25, 1789 | |||
Baton Rouge, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Will come and survey the cypress swamps when the water goes down. | ||||
Few, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Few to the Rumseian Society, | June 9, 1789 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
[Philadelphia?], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Proposal for constructing water wheel on principles of Dr. Barker's mill. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Lynch & Stoughton.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | June 15, 1789 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
New York, L.S. 1p. and add. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Price, Richard, 1723-1791.
Letter to Count de Mirabeau | July 2, 4, 1789 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Hackney, A.L. in 3d P. 3p. and add. Introduces his nephew, Mr. Morgan.Recalls Mirabeau's translation of his pamphlet on the American revolution. French revolution. Separation of church and state. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
FitzSimons, Thomas, 1741-1811.
Letter to Benj[amin] Rush; | Aug. 28(?), 1789 | 7 1/2" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add. The business of establishing a seat of government to be considered; politics. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811.
Letter to Sally [Bache] | Sept. 18, 1789 | |||
New York, Photostat of c. of L. 1p. C. From copy in Yale university library. FILM 54-family FRAME 5 | ||||
Miller, Samuel.
Letter to William Cullen; | Oct. 6, 1789 | |||
South Carolina St. Stephen's parish, Santas river, Photostat of A.L.S. 4p., add. His medical practice since coming to South Carolina. Original in Roy. col. of physicians of Edinburgh, Cullen mss., Letters to Dr. Cullen, 1774-1790. | ||||
Méchain, Pierre, 1744-1804.
Letter to ---- | November 15, 1789 | 8" x 6" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. In French. Transit of Mercury; astronomy. General physical description: 8" x 6" | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Anthony Wayne | November 15, 1789 | |||
Photo. of A.L.S. 3p. and add. , end. Friendly letter; reproaches him for not writing. From original in Historical Society of Penna. | ||||
Renaudet, Dr. ----.
Dr. ---- Renaudet to [George] Turner, | December 31, 1789 | 13" x 16 3/8" | ||
MSL-4 Chevenage, 1 p. and endorsement. Com. Extract of a journal of the weather at Chevenage in Glocester, England, for the year 1789. Presented to A.P.S., December 16, 1791. See Pro., XXII., pt. 3, 201. General physical description: 13" x 16 3/8" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
[Dissertation on albinos] | 1789 | |||
ca. Photostat of D. 16 leaves. From original in Royal medical society of Edinburgh, Dissertations, 22. | ||||
Gloster, Thomas.
Meteorological Diary for the year 1789, | 1789 | 7 1/2" x 12" | ||
Warrenton, North Carolina... D. 14 Leaves. Presented by Mathew Carey, Aug. 17, 1804. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12" | ||||
Hüpsch-Lontzen, Johann Wilhelm Carl Adolph von Honvlez-Ardenn, Freiherr von.
List of items for examination | [1789] | |||
D. 6p. Partly in French. List refers to animal, bird and fish specimens, and Indian and Negro artifacts. | ||||
Rumsey, James.
James Rumsey to Levi Hollingsworth | January 6, 1790 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||
London, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Returns thanks for letter of credit, which will enable him to pay his debts and proceed with his work. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/16" | ||||
Rumsey, James.
James Rumsey to the Rumseian Society | January 6, 1790 | 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" | ||
London, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Relative to the appointment of an agent in behalf of the Society in England. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Hart and Rochester.
Hart and Rochester to Joseph Few, | January 16, 1790 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
Hagers Town, 1 p., address and endorsement. L. Relative to cost of erecting steam engine. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Rediger, William.
W(illia)m Rediger to Samuel Vaughan, | January 21, 1790 | 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
University, (Philadelphia?), 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to the settlement of a debt. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Barnes, Joseph.
Letter to Jos[eph] Few, | January 28, 1790 | 6 5/8" x 7 3/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Relative to the expenses of constructing a steam engine. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 7 3/8" | ||||
Lewis, John.
John Lewis to Levy [sic] Hollingsworth, | February 8, 1790 | 6 3/8" x 7 5/8" | ||
Fredericksburg, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquires as to cost of steam engine to operate "a mill on Mr. Rumsey's plan." General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 5/8" | ||||
Hollingsworth, Levi, 1739-1824.
Levi Hollingsworth to John Lewis, | February 18, 1790 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2pp., address and endorsement. Answers inquiry regarding cost of steam engine to operate a mill on Mr. Rumsey's plan. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Hollingsworth, Levi, 1739-1824.
L[evi] H[ollingsworth] to William Montgomery, | Feb. 20, 1790 | 7 5/8" x 12 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. L. Initialled. Copy. Complains of Mr. Montgomery's petition to confine Mr. Rumsey to his own improvement of Dr. Barker's mill. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Rumseian Society.
Corresponding Committee of the Rumseian Society to William Montgomery, | February 27, 1790 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 6pp. Dr.L. With regard to Mr. Montgomery's petition to confine Mr. Rumsey to his own improvement of Dr. Barker's mill. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Harmer, Josiah, 1753-1813.
Letter to Daniel Clymer,Reading; | March 1, 1790 | 13" x 8 1/4" | ||
Fort Washington, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Escapades of one Craig; no disturbances from the yellow brethren. Introduces the bearer, Lt. Kingsbury. General physical description: 13" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Rumseian Society.
[Rumseian Society] to James Rumsey, | March 2, 1790 | 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 3pp. Dr.L. Urges necessity of patents to cover improvements in steam engine, boat mechanism, and mills. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Harry Ward; | March 5, 1790 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Warwick, [ca. ]. Typed D. 5p. c.c. Mentions Master Franklin. Family history; Block Island. From a copy in the possession of Mrs. W.W. Comfort, Feb. 1939 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Hollingsworth, Levi, 1739-1824.
Levi Hollingsworth to Peter Blight, | March 23, 1790 | 5 3/8" x 8 1/4" | ||
Dr., Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Bill for L353.3.3 for money paid to James Rumsey. General physical description: 5 3/8" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1737-1811.
Letter to [Jane] Mecom | April 19, 1790 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Announces death of Dr. Franklin. From original in New England historic genealogical society. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom,p.341. Not Found: 1/6/2011 | ||||
FitzSimons, Thomas, 1741-1811.
Letter to Benj[amin] Rush; | April 22, 1790 | 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Death of Dr. Franklin; members of the House to wear mourning for one month as a mark of veneration to his memory. Politics. FILM54-61 FRAME212 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Greene, Catharine Ray, 1731-1794.
Letter to Gen. Harry Ward; | March 5, 17 [90 ?] | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Warwick, Typed L. 5p. Information about Ray family. Mentions Dr. Franklin. From a copy in possession of Mrs.W.W. comfort, Feb.1939. FILM54-65 FRAME 119 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Kirwan, Richard, 1733-1812.
Letter to Thomas Perceval (sic), Manchester; | May 4, 1790 | |||
Dublin, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Recommends Laurence Crell (sic) as a member of the Society of Manchester. | ||||
Lux, George, 1754-1797.
Letter to Mrs. Letitia Lennox; | May 25, 1790 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Chatsworth, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Friendly chatter. Condoles with her on loss of Dr. Franklin; "had no idea of his being so opulent." FILM54-61 FRAME 213 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Rumsey, James.
James Rumsey to Levi Hollingsworth | June 1, 1790 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
Deal, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Dr. Bancroft to be appointed agent of the Rumseian Society in Europe. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Oliver, A. (Andrew), 1731-1799.
Letter to [William] Bentley, Salem; | June 16, 1790 | 10x7 | ||
Salem, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends him a book on comets in the Russian language which he received some thirty years before from Dr. Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME214 General physical description: 10x7 | ||||
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816.
Letter to Ruellan and Co. | June 25, 1790 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
London, L.S. 2p. Financial, speculation in wheat. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Rumsey, James.
[James Rumsey] to Levi Hollingsworth | June 30, 1790 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
London, 4 pp., address and endorsement. L. Unsigned. Deception practiced by Mr. Wynkoop. Congressional law respecting patent rights. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Hughes, Edward, Sir, ca. 1720-1794.
Letter to William Pitt | July 8, 1790 | |||
Photo. of A.L.S. 1p. Forwards letter by Robert Polk concerning his nephew whose ill health in India prevented his well-earned promotion. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
Diploma issued to William T. Meredith; | July 17, 1790 | 14" x 24 1/2" | ||
D. filled in and S: Benj. Rush, Casparus Wistar, Benjamin Smith Barton et al 1p. Seal Parchment. General physical description: 14" x 24 1/2" | ||||
Rumsey, James.
James Rumsey to Levi Hollingsworth | August 20, 1790 | 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||
London, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Experiments upon steam navigation and piston mills. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Hall, Josias Carvil, 1746-1814.
J. C. Hall to Levi Hollingsworth, | September 4, 17[90?] | 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||
Baltimore, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Requests information as to advisability of adding Rumsey's improvements to his mill. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. Sarah Bache; | Sept. 6, 1790 | |||
Boston, Photostat of c. of L. 2p. On same sheet with letter from Mrs. Mecom to S. Bache, May 29, 1786. zc. Family news. Praise of her brother [B. Franklin]. From copy in Yale university library. FILM54-65 FRAME 120 | ||||
Barnes, Joseph.
Letter to Levi Hollingsworth, | September 20, 1790 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
C. Hess's Mill, 2 pp. A.L.S. With regard to erection of C. Hess's mill. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Barnes, Joseph.
Letter to Levi Hollingsworth, | October 3, 1790 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||
RS C. Hess's Mill, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Mistakes made in erection of mill belonging to Israel Morris. Correction of same. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Lynch & Stoughton.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Oct. 12, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, L.S. 2p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hill, Peter.
Peter Hill to Levi Hollingsworth, | October 15, 1790 | 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
----, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Requests that Joseph Barnes be sent to assist in assembling his millworks. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Binckley, David.
David Binckley and others To all whom this may concern, | October 22, 1790 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||
Lancaster County, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Certificate relative to the successful experiment with Christian Hess's mill. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Oct. 26, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Nov. 6, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add?? General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Nov. 10, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S 1p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Hill, Peter.
Jno. Roberts, Peter Hill, and others [to whom it may concern], | November 20, 1790 | 7 7/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Delaware County, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S. Certificate relative to the successful experiment with Peter Hill's mill. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Nov. 22, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | November 23, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Nov. 29, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Nov. 30, 1790 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Moylan, Jasper.
Letter to Dominick [Lynch]; | Nov. 30, 1790 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.Dr. of L. 1p. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Mrs. [Sarah] Bache; | Dec. 2, 1790 | |||
Boston, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. and add. Desires the address of her brother's [B. Franklin] executors, and a copy of his will. Comments on Benjamin [F. Bache]'s paper [Aurora]. Original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Terry, Dom., & Co..
Letter to Thomas FitzSimons [Fitzsimmons], Philadelphia; | Dec. 11, 1790 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Cadiz, L. 2p.and add.,end. American imports are needed in Spain. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Rumseian Society.
Rumsyian [sic] Society to Alexander Milne, | 1790 | 8 1/4" x 10 3/8" | ||
Dr., ----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Account for £65.8.4, covering period from March 23 to September 16, 1790. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 3/8" | ||||
Concerning a rebellion (?) in Carlisle | Sept. 21 [1790?] | |||
6p. | ||||
Fisher, Miers, 1748-1819.
Miers Fisher and others to the Rumseian Society, | 1790? | 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||
[Philadelphia, ]. 2 pp. and endorsement. D.S. Report of committee against appointing an agent in England. Willing that James Rumsey be sole proprietor of British patent privileges. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Montgomery, William.
W[illia]m Montgomery to Levy [sic] Hollingsworth, | 1790? | 8" x 13 1/4" | ||
[Northumberland County, ----,]. 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Respecting his application to Congress relative to supposed improvements on Dr. Barker's mill. General physical description: 8" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Sansom, Joseph, 1765 or 6-1826.
Letter to R[obert] Patterson; | [1790?] | 5x8 | ||
[Monday] morning A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p., end. Inquiring as to the average summer heat of Pennsylvania. On same sheet is memo by John Vaughan; [1790?]. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Buisson, -----.
Letter to [Louis Guillaume Le] Veillard, Passy; | Jan. 26, 1791 | 10x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. Concerning the publication of Franklin's autobiography. Film 54-66 Frame 210 General physical description: 10x7 | ||||
Morris, Benjamin, 1757-1808.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Jan. 29, 1791 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Birdsborough, A.L.S. 3p. and add. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Lynch, Dominick, 1754-1825.
Letter to Jasper Moylan; | Feb. 10, 1791 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815.
Claim against Morris & Woodward | Feb. 24, 1791 | 12-3/4x16 | ||
D.S. 1p.and end. Countersigned: Matt[hew] Clarkson. Mutilated. Claim for 11,410 livres tournois. General physical description: 12-3/4x16 | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to General [Philip John] Schuyler; | Feb. 26, 1791 | 8" x 6 1/2" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and end. Measuring the length of pendulums. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Aikin, John, 1747-1822.
Letter to Arthur Aikin, New College, Hackney; | April 14, 1791 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Yarmouth, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Seal Comments on Dr. Cooper's attack on Dr.Priestley. Asks for certain information about Mr. Howard. Mentions Dr. Kippis, Mrs. Barbauld, Dr. Price, Soame Jenyns, and others. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Ewing, John, 1732-1802.
Recommendation on reading Howell's map of Pennsylvania | May 5, 1791 | 8x7 | ||
D.S.: John Ewing and Dav[i]d Rittenhouse. 1p. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Conveyance of Mrs. Mecom's consent to sell acct. of the Bank of N.A.; | June 23, 1791 | |||
Boston, Photostat of D.S. 1p. and end. Relative to the transfer of shares in the Bank of North America to the Bank of the United States, from which her legacy from B. Franklin was paid. Original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. Not Found: 1/10/2011 | ||||
Rumsey, James.
James Rumsey to Levi Hollingsworth | July 25-26, 1791 | 8 1/8" x 13" | ||
London, 8 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Two letters in one, detailing the difficulties---mostly financial---met by Mr. Rumsey in England. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13" | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Henry Hill; | Aug. 6, 1791 | |||
Boston, Photostat of L.S. 2p. and add. Relative to the legacies left by her brother to herself and relatives. Original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom pp.346-347. Not Found: 1/10/2011 | ||||
Knox, William.
Letter to Samuel Hodgdon; | Sept. 1, 1791 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Carpenters company are very urgent to have the old buildings about the hall removed; reported that the National bank will be at Carpenters hall. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Macaulay, Aulay, 1758-1819.
Letter to [George Washington]; | Sept. 6, 1791 | |||
Claybrook, England, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in the Washington Papers, L.C.) Concerning a near relation of Franklin, now on relief. Ask for help for him. For reply, see Writings of G.Washington,vol.31, 417 fn. | ||||
Knox, William.
Letter to Samuel Hodgdon; | Sept. 8, 1791 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. The Carpenters company are now engaged in erecting a new brick building. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Letter to [Ralph] Izard; | Dec. 21, 1791 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Uniformity in the currency, weights and measures of the U.S. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Barnes, Joseph.
Letter to Alexander Milne | 1791-1793 | 8" x 13" | ||
Dr.,----, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Alexander Milne's general account against the Rumseian Society from May, 1791 to May, 1793, inc. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Card showing birth and death dates of Mrs. Ann Coleman | [1791] | |||
From glass negative, since destroyed, formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford. | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Rough calculations of . . . | [1791-1793] | |||
8 pp. i.s.p. D. Presented to the American Philosophical Society by Mrs. Henry S. Lowber, March 26, 1898. | ||||
Ramsay, David, 1749-1815.
Letter to Noble W. Jones, Savannah; | Jan. 2, 1792 | 8-1/2x7 | ||
Charleston, S.C., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 Ax 2, University of Amsterdam Library.) Indroduces Dr. Handy, "a graduate of the College of Philad[elphi]a." General physical description: 8-1/2x7 | ||||
Hinton, W..
Letter to Mssrs. Parker, London | Jan. 5, 1792 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. end. add. Discusses instruments for making artificial Spa water; asks directions for producing Chalybeate waters. Mentions Mr. Whish, Mr. Vincent, Magellan, Priestley. | ||||
Bingham, William, 1752-1804.
Letter to ----; | March 7, 1792 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Recommends Ceracchi who is taking up a collection for a proposed monument of the Revolution. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Peale's Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Minutes of a meeting, Museum; | March 8, 1792 | 13x8 | ||
D. 1p., end. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Peale's Museum (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Resolution approving [Charles Willson] peale's memorial to the legislature of Pennsylvania, | March 8, 1792 | 8" x 13" | ||
Museum, [Philadelphia], 1p. D. Resolution approving the solicitation of public aid and patronage. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Letter to Capt. Charles Williamson, Baltimore; | March 14, 1792 | 9-1/2x7 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Indians in Philadelphia and peace with them seems assured (Iroquois and Western tribes.) News of 2 of his sons. General physical description: 9-1/2x7 | ||||
Reichel, Charles Gotthold, 1751-1825.
Letter to [Matthew Carey] | April 11, 1792 | 7-3/4x6-1/4 | ||
Nazareth, Pa., A.L.S. 2p.and end. Forwards meteorological observations. For observations, see: 551.5:M56, no. IX. General physical description: 7-3/4x6-1/4 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | May 6, 1792 | 8-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerning the "Robbing the outfall of the River Witham of a Part of the Flood Water it has always. . . received." General physical description: 8-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Henry Hill; | Aug. 2, 1792 | |||
Boston, Photostat of L.S. 2p. and add. Relative to an annuity [from Benjamin Franklin ?]. Original in Library company of Philadelphia. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom, pp.347-348. Not Found 1/10/2011 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Henry Hill, Philadelphia; | Aug. 24, 1792 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Boston, L.S. 3p., add., end. The handling of her affairs since the death of her brother [B.Franklin]. FILM54-61 FRAME215 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
Letter to John Stone, Paris | Sept. (?) 13, 1792 | 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Clapton, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Violences against the Duc de la Rochefoucauld. Priestley's citizenship; French polities. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Kinloch, Francis,1755-1826..
Letter to J[eremiah] Wadsworth, Hartford, Conn.; | Sept. 25, 1792 | |||
[Newport,]. Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add.end. Needs horses and asks for help in acquiring them. Presented by Felix Gilbert, Nov. 1970. | ||||
Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824.
Brigadier general [Rufus] Putnam's speech to the chiefs of the Wabash and Illinois tribes after the treaty, | September 29, 1792 | 6 5/8" x 8 3/8" | ||
Port Vincent, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 6 5/8" x 8 3/8" | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Certification relative to the cargo of the Brig Virginia | Oct. 30, 1792 | 8" x 13" | ||
Philadelphia, A(?)D.S. 1p. and end. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Sir | Nov. 8, 1792 | |||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 1p., end. Because "I have never had it in my power to Pay to history the Regard it deserves or indeed to Read it for any other purpose than that of amusement, it is impossible for me therefore to enter Critically into the merits of your design or to recommend it to others..." | ||||
Hamilton, Abigail Francis, 1744 or 5-1798.
Letter to [Sarah Bache] | Nov. 25, 1792 | |||
Phila., Photostat of c. of L. 1p. Philadelphia assemblies; social chat. From copy in Yale university library. FILM54-Family FRAME 6 | ||||
Gardiner, John, 1737-1793.
Will, | 1792 | |||
Enlargement of photostat of dr. of D. 4p. From photostat in possession of Mrs. Frances Vaughan Finletter, March 1951. FILM 537 FRAME | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to Mr. Gerning | Jan. 6, 1793 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. add. end. Info about a book. Inform Prof. Schmidt that Newtonian telescope is ready. | ||||
Lewis, Mordecai, 1748-1799.
Bill of exchange for £68.10, payable at sixty days sight to Miers Fisher, | January 12, 1793 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and endorsement. D.S.: Mordecai Lewis. Endorsement signed by Miers Fisher. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Baring and Company.
Baring and Company to Captain Ayres Stockley, | March 9, 1793 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
London, 1 p. and address. L.Signes: Baring & Co. Regarding the Sakle or a cargo of Wheat to the British government. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Mr. Windham | April 20, 1793 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Draft. Concerning authority of the Board of Longitude. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Governor (1790-1799 : Mifflin).
Deeds to Martha Dill, Joseph Gray, Anna McHenry, Jacob Peeler, Daniel Peeler, and Jacob Rine, for lands; | April 22, 1793 | 13-1/4x8 | ||
Broadsides, printed and filled in in ms.S: Thomas Mifflin and "for Daniel Brodhead" by John Barron. 6 items. Printed by F. Bailey. Presented by Peter D.Bricker; Oct. 5, 1962. General physical description: 13-1/4x8 | ||||
Bartram, Archibald, 1774?-1808.
Letter to Moses and Elizabeth Bartram; | May 15, 1793 | 8-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Trenton, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. Describes his stage trip to Bristol. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Henry Hill; | July 24, 1793 | |||
Boston, Photostat of L.S. 2p. and add. Thanks him for information about Mr. and Mrs. Bache. Original in Historical society of Pennsylvania. Printed:Van Doren,Franklin-Mecom, pp.347-348. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Julia [Rush] | Aug. 22, 1793 | |||
Typed Carbon. 2p. Enclosed with letter from L.H. Butterfield to G. W. Corner, Oct. 6, 1946. Concerns Rush's visit to the African Church in Philadelphia. | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
Letter to Jon[atha]n Williams | Aug. 23, 1793 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Acknowledges his Memoir. Resents bigotry in England; plans to emigrate to America. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Adair, James Makittrick, 1728-1802.
Letter to Benjamin Rush,Philadelphia; | Sept. 9, 1793 | |||
New York, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Encloses letter from Hosack. Forwards publication for the University Library. | ||||
Bartram, Moses, 1732-1808.
Letter to Isaac Bartram; | Oct. 3, 1793 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Describes effects of yellow fever. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Bartram, Archibald, 1774?-1808.
Letter to [Moses Bartram]; | Oct. 5, 1793 | 8-1/4x6-3/4 | ||
Trenton, A.L.S. 2p. Suggests that he flee Philadelphia, even though he might carry yellow fever with him. Xerox copy courtesy Mrs. Forbes, 4/15/69. Original presented 5/30/1979. General physical description: 8-1/4x6-3/4 | ||||
Say, Benjamin, 1755-1813.
Receipted bill to Tho[ma]s Savery for "extraordinary Attendance and Consultations with Doct[o]r Griffits"; | Dec. 5, 1793 | 4-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 4-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836.
Letter to T[eodosia] B. Burr; | Jan. 8, 1794 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Advice on writing. Mentions Dr. R[ush]. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Holten, Samuel, 1738-1816.
Note to Henry Hill; | Feb. 6, 1794 | 3" x 7 1/2" | ||
N. in 3d P. 1p. and end. Desires an extract of Dr. Franklin's will, and the time of his death. FILM54-60 FRAME208 General physical description: 3" x 7 1/2" | ||||
South Carolina. Democratic Society of Pinckney District..
Letter to the Corresponding Committee of the Democratic Society of Philadelphia; | Feb. 22, 1794 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
L.S. by Joseph Palmer and 2 others. 1p. and add.,end. Wishes to begin correspondence on subjects of mutual interest. Presented by Morris Duane; Dec. 1964 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Percival, Thomas Bassnet, 1767-1798.
Letter to [Thomas] Percival | March 22, 1794 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. add. Observations of St. P. & on family. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Ch[arles] Long, [Baron Farnborough] | April 7, 1794 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A. L. 1p. Asks that drawings of plants be freed by the Treasury. Gives source of drawings General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
MacDonald, John.
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks; | May 1, 1794 | |||
Fort Marlbro', A.L.S. 3p.,end. Concerning the camphor tree. Forwards blossoms of it. News of the war. | ||||
Talleyrand-Perigord, Charles Maurice de, prince de Bénévent, 1754-1838.
Oath of allegiance to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, | May 19, 1794 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
[Philadelphia], 1 p. Photostatic copy of D.S.: Ch[arles] Mau[rice] de Talleyrand-Perigord, Matth[ew] Clarkson. Sworn before Matthew Clarkson, mayor of Philadelphia. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Pryor, Norton.
Deed to Jacob Weiss; | May 29, 1794 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Printed D.S.: Norton Pryor, Tho[ma]s Pryor and Benjamin Loxley, Jr. Also, deed from Jacob Weiss to Joseph Higbee; April 10, 1798: and, deed from Joseph Higbee to Philip Nicklin and Robert Eaglesfield Griffith; June 30, 1798. 3p.and end. Printed and sold by Joseph Crukshank. Presented by W.J. Bell, Jr., Dec. 30, 1966. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Lathrop, John.
Letter to [ ]; | June 10, 1794 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. Relative to legacy left to Mrs. [Jane] Mecom by Dr. Franklin. Original in Library company of Philadelphia. Not Found: 1/10/2011 | ||||
Muhlenberg, Henry, 1753-1815.
Letter to [Sir James] Ed[ward] Smith | June 12, 1794 | |||
Photocopy of A.L.S. 1p. Inquires about 2 boxes of dried plants, sent to London Dec. 1793. Sends 3rd parcel, of lichens. Troubles in Germany have broken up correspondence; hopes Smith will coreespond. Can get mail through Frederick Aug. Muhlenberg. | ||||
Bache, Theophylact, 1735-1807.
Letter to William Bache | June 15, 1794 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. add. | ||||
Russell, Patrick, 1727-1805.
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks, [bart]; | June 30, 1794 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerning Bank's memoir for the court of directors: refers to his own memoirs. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
France. Convention nationale. Comité de salut public.
Extrait du registre des arretes du comite nationale | [June (?) 1794] | |||
1 photograph. Resolution to help Vaughan secure passage to Switzerland in view of his forced flight from England. | ||||
Short, William (1759-1849).
Letter to MR. Munroe (sic) or M. Morris, Paris; | Aug. 26, 1794 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. and add. Pea for assistance to the impresioned widowed Duchess de La Rochfoucauld. | ||||
Guenneteau,.
Receipt to Dutilh andWachsmuth; | Aug. 27, 1794 | 6-3/4x8-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 2p. Not Found: Aug. 5, 1977 General physical description: 6-3/4x8-3/4 | ||||
Abstract of goods wares and merchandize exported from the U.S. | Oct. 1, 1794 - Sept. 30, 1795 | |||
8 leaves. Abstract of goods wares and merchandize exported from the United States from the 1st day of October, 1794 to the 30th of September, 1795. | ||||
Golowkin, Wilhelmina von Mosheim, Comtesse de, 1743-1824.
Letter to Citoyen [James] Monroe; | Oct. 4, 1794 | 7x8-3/4 | ||
Rolle, A.L.S.: Mosheim, Veuve Golofkin. 2p.and add. In French. Asks for news of the Marquise de Lafayette. Mentions Franklin's exercises in French. Film 54-61 Frame 216 General physical description: 7x8-3/4 | ||||
Tilghman, William, 1756-1827.
Dockett to October court, | 1794 | 8 3/4" x 7" | ||
Ms.D. 42 leaves General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Receipt to Jonathan Williams | Nov. 10, 1794 | 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||
Kingsess. D.S. 1p. and end. For roots of American trees, shrubs, etc. bought by Mrs. Williams. Presented by James Lewis Hook, April 1955. General physical description: 2 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Kenny, James.
Letter to Humphry Marshall | Nov. 24, 1794 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in Chester CounterHistorical Society) Variations of the needles of the compass. Refers to APS. | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Bond that brandy was imported in the ship Good Friends | Dec. 4, 1794 | |||
D.S. 1p. and end. Presented by Sister Benina Consolata, Chestnut Hill College, Penna. | ||||
Bache, William, 1773-1818.
Letter to Richard Bache | Dec. 14, 1794 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. add. | ||||
Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802.
Letter to [Thomas] Garnett, Harrogate; | Dec. 14, 17, 1794 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Derby, A.L.S. 4p.,add. His deductions from barometric and thermometric observations. His theory of winds. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Cutbush, Edward, 1772-1843.
Letter to William Bache, London; | Dec. 20, 1794 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Congratulates him on studying at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Describes Whiskey Insurrection. Describes Western Pennsylvania. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Eyerly, Jacob.
Journal of a survey of Moravian lands in the Erie triangle; | 1794 | 11x8-1/2 and 13x8-1/4 | ||
tr.and ed. by P.A.W. Wallace; Typed D. and photostats. 30p. typed and 5p. photostats. (from original in Moravian Archives.) Survey of 2 tracts granted the Moravians by Penna. to help them settle and Christianize Indians. Journal reflects the unsettled Indian-American relations of 1794. P.A.W.Wallace, ed. in The Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine; vol.45,no.1,5-23. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 and 13x8-1/4 | ||||
Trudeau, Jean-Baptiste, 1748-1827.
Journal. . .; | 1794-1796 | |||
Photo. 6 leaves. In French. (from original in possession of Séminaire de Québec.) These pages do not show up well on the microfilm of the entire journal. See: Film 1036 for journal. | ||||
Hunter, George, 1755-1824.
Notes collected by George Hunter, chemist, concerning some of his ancestors; | January 1, 1795 - [April 16, 1803] | 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||
for the information of his decendents; Philadelphia, D. 4p. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Page, John, 1744-1808.
Letter to St. George Tucker, Williamsburg; | Jan. 6, 1795 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S.with initials. 4p.and add.,end. (from original in William and Mary College.) Concerning his telegraph and comments of APS members, Peale, Vaughan. Comments on his other achievements. On politicians. Refers to Rittenhouse. | ||||
Page, John, 1744-1808.
Letter to St. G[eorge] Tucker; | Jan. 20, 1795 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S.with initials. 3p.and end. (from original in Tucker-Coleman MSS in William and Mary.) Concerning his telegraph and the disposal of it for public good. Refers to Peale's museum. | ||||
North American Land Company.
Certificate, no. 507, issued to Bird, Savage & Bird of London, for three shares of stock; | March 16, 1795 | 10" x 12" | ||
Printed D.S. James Marshall, secretary; Robt Morris, President. 1p. General physical description: 10" x 12" | ||||
France. Convention nationale. Comité de salut public.
Extrait du Registre des Arretes | [1795 March 23] | 3 page(s) | ||
In French. The Committee of Public Safety orders the formation of an aviation observation company of nine observers for the Army of the Rhine. Signed, Brasseur. | ||||
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, Duc de, 1747-1827.
Letter to [Jeremy Bentham] | March 30, 1795 | |||
Phila., A.L.S. 4p., end. In French. Comments on the state of the Philadelphia prison system. Mentions Vaughan. | ||||
Claiborne, Richard.
Letter to John Nicholson; | April 6, [1795] | 8-1/4x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning the steam engine being erected by [Robert?] Patterson. Presented by Edwin Wolf,II, June 1962. General physical description: 8-1/4x6-1/2 | ||||
North American Land Company.
Stock certificate issued to James Carey; | April 17, 1795 | 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Phila., Printed D. filled in ms.,S.: James Marshall, secretary; Robt. Morris, president. 1p. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Pownall, Thomas, 1722-1805.
Letter to Messrs. Cadell & Davies; | April 29, 1795 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Bath, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends 50 copies of work entitled " Intellectual physicks." Instructions for distributing. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Dav[i]d Rittenhouse to the Treasurer of the Mint, | May 6, 1795 | 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
Mint of the U.S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Order to pay $26,810.45.5 to Samuel Vincent, agent for the Bank of Maryland. Presented to the A.P.S. by Mrs. William Stansfield, April 3, 1932. Removed to David Rittenhouse Papers. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Order to the treasurer of the mint of the U.S. to pay Samuel Vincent; | May 6, 1795 | 6-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.and end. Presented by Mrs. William Stansfield, April 3, 1932. Removed to David Rittenhouse Papers. General physical description: 6-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Poundstone, Richard.
Certificate concerning the revenue from a still owned by Richard Poundstone, | June 1, 1795 | 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, 1 p. and endorsements. D.S. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Rittenhouse, David, 1732-1796.
Dav[i]d Rittenhouse to the Treasurer of the Mint, | June 8, 1795 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Mint of the U. S., [Philadelphia], 1 p. and endorsement. A.D.S. Order to pay $11,963.50 to John Vaughan. Presented to the A.P.S. by Mrs. William Stansfield, April 3, 1932. Removed to David Rittenhouse Papers. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Blair, John, 1732-1800.
"Check" for $200 to John Barnes. | Aug. 12, 1795 | |||
D.S. 1p. Document written by Samuel Meredith, Treasurer of the U.S. Eigned by Blair. Endorsed by Barnes upon receipt. Sum charged to Blairs's salary for the quarter ending June 30. | ||||
Nisbet, Charles.
Letter to the Earl of Buchan, Carlisle, PA. | Aug. 13, 1795 | |||
Holograph copy of A.L.S. 6p. On state of American politics, economy, higher education, law profession, negro unrest. Mention Mr. Miller, Priestley, Rush, Witherspoon, Smith, Rowan, Jay and General Gunn. | ||||
FitzSimons, Thomas, 1741-1811.
Thomas Fitzsimons and James Yard, | August 25, 1795 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
merchants of Philadelphia, in account current with Robert Ritchie of Paramaribo, 4 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Robert Ritchie. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Pennsylvania. Commonwealth.
Patent issued to Isaac Wharton et al., for tract of land in Northumberland county, known as Mulberry Grove, formerly owned by James Wilson; | Oct. 29, 1795 | 20 1/2" x 11" | ||
D.S.: Tho. Mifflin, as governor. 1p. and end. Parchment Seal. General physical description: 20 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Knowles, Charles Henry, Sir, 1754-1831.
Letter to Tiberius Cavallo, London; | Nov. 7, 1795 | |||
A.L.S. 2p., add. and: J. Robison to T. Cavallo; [Nov. 1795], 6p. Introduces J. Robison, professor of natural philosophy and, according to Knowles'father, "one of the first Mathematicians in Europe." Mentions P. Paoli. On same sheet as Nov., 1795. | ||||
Letter to Tiberius Cavallo | Nov., 1795 | |||
A.L. 6p. (Included with: [Sir] Cha[rle]s Henry Knowles to Tiberious Cavallo; November 7, 1795.) Explains his poor health and its affects on his mind. Seeks Cavallo's critical mind in evaluating his ideas. Describes his experiments with electricity and magnetism. Mentions Hooke and Newton. | ||||
Littlepage, Lewis, 1762-1802.
Memoire politique et particulier; | 1795 | |||
Photostat of D. 16p. (from v.355 of Archives of Kingdom of Poland). Printed: APS Proc., v.101,no.3., pp.255-269. Presented by Curtis Carroll Davis. | ||||
Harris, Caleb.
Letter to Harriet [Mrs. Thomas B. Percival] | Feb. 5, 1796 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. News of family and friends. | ||||
Bentinck, William Henry Cavendish, Lord, 1774-1839.
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks | February 12, 1796 | |||
Whitehall, Facsimile of A.L.S. 1p. Has forwarded Banks' letter of the 3rd and catalogue of curiosities and natural productions to the king. Mentions Menzies; refers to the British Museum and Kew royal gardens. | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Letter to John G. E. Heckewelder | Feb. 22, 1796 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Asks questions concerning antiquities of the Indian: is mica verated? What is the color of the Indian at birth, etc. From original in U. of Pa Library. | ||||
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829.
Letter to James McHenry | March 10, 1796 | 9 3/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. Relative to accounts of Israel Chapin while Indian agent for the Six Nations. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732-1811.
Letter to Dr. Charles Hutton, Woolwich Common | June 16, 1796 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Greenwich, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Life of Condorcet. Thinks English mathematics is not recognized in Paris. comments on various mathematicians. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Jacobs, Israel, 1726-1796.
[Inventory of sale held] at the late dwelling house of Israel Jacobs in Providence township, Montgomery country, deceased; | Dec. 21, 1796 | 16" x 6 1/2" | ||
by John Jacobs, executor; D. 8 leaves Presented by Seymour Adelman, Dec. 1952. General physical description: 16" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Commission of Samuel Bradford to be marshall of Massachusetts district | Dec. 22, 1796 | |||
D.S.: G. Washington, PResident and Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State. Certified: John Lowell. 1p. 11x15. Received from the Estate of I. Minus Hays: Feb. 20, 1967. | ||||
France. Laws, statutes, etc.
Extracts of laws of 6 florial, | [1796] | 8-3/4x7 | ||
an 4 and 28 ventose, an 4; [1796]. D. 2p. In French. General physical description: 8-3/4x7 | ||||
List of votes given at a general election for electors of president and vice-president of the U.S. | 1796 | |||
D. 2p. | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to Baron de Kalb | January 9, 1797 | |||
Munich, A.L.S. 8p. In French. | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Letter to John Morris; | Feb. 5, 1797 | 8" x 13" | ||
Hills, A.L.S. 2p. Educational advice; chemical experiments. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to ---- | Feb. 1, 1797 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Munich, A.L.S. 4p., end. In French. His portrait. Prizes established by him accepted by the Royal Society of London and the Academy of Arts and Sciences of America. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Reimarus, Johann Albert Heinrich, 1729-1814.
Letter to [Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire]; | April 28, 1797 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Hamburg, A.L.S. 10p. In French. Concerning various aspects of natural history. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Letter to the Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania | June 27, 1797 | |||
Philadelphia, Xerox of L.S. 1p.and end. Insures vessel and goods (the brig, Sally). Presented by Penna.Masons; June 29, 1971. | ||||
Letter to Mich[ae]l Joy; | July 16, 1797 | |||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. Mentions his attempt "to find the exact spot where Gosnold landed in 1602." Comments on Gosnold's travels in the New England area. | ||||
Humphreys, Joshua, 1751-1838.
Letterbook, with letters to Tench Francis, Thomas Truxton, etc.pertaining to ships for the navy; | Aug.-Nov., 1797 | |||
Photo.of A.L.S. 7p. (from glass negatives formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. | ||||
Tilghman, William, 1756-1827.
General jury trials, | Sept., 1797 | 12 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
Ms.D. 6p. General physical description: 12 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
McHenry, James, 1753-1816.
Letter to Rufus King | Dec. 4, 1797 | 10 1/4" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.Dr. of L. 2p. and end. Relative to medals given to the Indians. General physical description: 10 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Letter to Jo[h]n Nicholson; | Dec. 4, 1797 | 7-3/4x4-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Relates of attempts to collect from him. Presented by Morris Duane; 12/30/69. General physical description: 7-3/4x4-3/4 | ||||
Cadwallader, John.
Letter to James Hamilton, Carlisle; | Dec. 13, 1797 | 12 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Huntingdon, Printed L. filled in in ms. and S.; also A.N.S. 2p. and add., end. Mutilated. Promotional literature for the town of Birmingham recently laid out on the Juniata river. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Kramsch, Samuel, 1756-1824.
Index florae Nazarethanae spontaneae,collecta in annis 1787 & 1788 a Saml. Kramsch. Supplemento addito anno 1797 a Christ[ia]n Dencke. | [1797] | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
t.p., 6pp. Com. (In Latin.) Lists 311 species. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Letter to [Gianbattista Scandella]; | Jan. 24, 1798 | |||
Richmond, Va., Photo.of A.L. 2p. Incomplete. (from original in Library of Congress.) Friendly letter. Concerning the Federal City. Presented by Antonio Pace; April 1963. | ||||
Sergeant, John, 1747-1824.
Letter to Jedediah Morse; | Jan. 30, 1798 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Stockbridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Report on the Indians. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Letter to Dr. [Gianbattista] Scandella, Philadelphia; | Feb. 22, 1798 | |||
Richmond, va., Photo.of A.L.S. 4p.,add.,end. (from original in Avery Library, Columbia University) House for Volney in Philadelphia. Wishes to move to Philadelphia and design school for Quakers. Designs for houses. Slavery in Virginia. Presented by Dr. Pace; April 1963. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Laws, statutes, etc..
An act for vesting in the American philosophical society the property [of the Silk company]...fifteenth day of April... one thousand seven hundred & eighty two. | April 20, 1798 | 10" x 16" | ||
D. 2p. and end. True copy, certified Seal. See Pennsylvania statutes, v.10, 1904, p.474. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 10" x 16" | ||||
Pott, William.
William Pott to John Witman, | April 24, 1798 | 5 1/8" x 8" | ||
Rockland, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. (In Dutch). General physical description: 5 1/8" x 8" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Letter to J[Gian] B[attista] Scandelle, Philadelphia; | April 30, [1798] | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning Priestley and his writings, with comments on Volney's answer. Refers to Washington and Bishop Madison and Priestley. Refers to peter Porcupine and quotes a bon mot. Refers to Jefferson. Comments on Maclure. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Poulson, Zachariah, 1761-1844.
Deed from Zachariah and Susannah Poulson to William Levis, for property on Chestnut street between 2nd and 3d streets; | May 2, 1798 | 20 3/4" x 25 1/2" | ||
Phila., Parchment D. S. Seals 1p. and end. ca. Presented by Seymour Adelman,Dec.1951. General physical description: 20 3/4" x 25 1/2" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [J. F.] Blumenbach | May 17, 1798 | |||
I"Soho Square, A.L.S. 3p., add. Expresses thanks for ""all the things you have been so good as to Send to me."" Refers to Seybert, Edwards, Park and Rennell." | ||||
Jones, Samuel, 1734-1819.
Samuel Jones, | June 1, 1798 | 5 7/8" x 8" | ||
comptroller of the state of New York, to ----, Albany, 1p. D.S.: Samuel Jones, Comptroller. Notice concerning $549.37.5 arrears of quit rents due on 30,000 acres of land granted to Thomas Wharton and others. General physical description: 5 7/8" x 8" | ||||
Hill, Henry, 1737-1828.
Letter to Mrs. [Sarah] Bache; | July 23, 1798 | |||
Phila., Photostat of c. of L. 1p. From copy in Yale university library. FILM54-Family FRAME 7 | ||||
Pierce, John.
Journals, | [July, 1798, 1801] | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Typed D. 2 pieces Transcribed from the originals in the possession of Society of Friends Record office, 3d & Arch Streets, by George Snyderman, 1956. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Withering, William, 1741-1799.
Letter to Geo[rge] Robinson, London; | Oct. 14, 1798 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Edgbaston, Typed L. 2p. Copy. Xerox copy. Expenses for publication of botany. Will forward microscopes. On same sheet with letter from Withering to Rathbone, Feb. 16, 1781. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Jackson, Halliday, 1771-1835.
Account of journey to the Seneca nation; | 1798-1799 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
A.D. lvol.consisting of 181p. Printed (from entirely different source and copy): ed.by A.F.C.Wallace.Penna. History,Penna.Hist.Ass'n. vol.19,nos.2 and 3. Not Found: 1/13/2011 General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Smith, Lambert.
Letter to George Fox; | Jan. 24, 1799 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Solicits Fox's vote for Richard Gittings as director in the office of discount and deposit of U.S. Bank. FILM54-57 FRAME 124 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Cadwallader, John.
Letter to James Hamilton, Carlisle; | Feb.1, 1799 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Huntingdon, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Sale of lots in Birmingham; distributed handbills, copy enclosed, to encourage settlers. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Williams, Samuel, 1743-1817.
Letter to Isaiah Thomas, Worcester, Mass.; | Feb. 5, 1799 | 10-1/2x6-1/4 | ||
Rutland, Vt., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 Dh, University of Amsterdam Library.) Thomas' farm is vacant. His history of Vermont could be reprinted. General physical description: 10-1/2x6-1/4 | ||||
McHenry, James, 1753-1816.
Letter to John Harris | Feb. 15, 1799 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
War Department, L.S.: James McHenry and Samuel Hodgdon. 1p. and end. Authorizes U.S. flag for Cherokee nation. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Benjamin Vaughan | March 8, 1799 | |||
Photo. of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning his publications. Medicine. From original in possession of Mrs. Frances Valughan Finletter. | ||||
Craik, William.
Letter to James Lingan, M. Waring and John Mason, George Town, Md.; | March 15, 1799 | 9 1/2" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 9p. and add. end. Removal of the capital to Washington; utilization of George Town for federal offices. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [Christian Hendrik] Persoon | April 8, 1799 | 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
London, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add. enc.by Dryander. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) Concerning post of botanist at Capetown and the lack of pay there. Botany and fungi. Refers to Blumenbach. General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Francis, Anne.
Letter to Mrs. R[ichard, i.e. Sarah] Bache; | May 16, 1799 | |||
Phila., Photostat of c. of L. 2p. From copy in Yale university library. FILM 54-family FRAME 8 | ||||
Louverture, Toussaint.
Letter to Henry Christophe; | June 29, 1799 | |||
A.L.S. 1p., add. and end. In French. Enclosed originally in: Gideon H. Hollister to Hamilton Fish; April 5, 1869. Presented by the Estate of Warwick Potter; 4/26/73 Access digital object: | ||||
Dunbar, William, 1749-1810.
Power of attorney to John Steele to administer estate of James Campbell in the Mississippi Territory | July 15, 1799 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
A.D.S: William Dunbar, Judge of Probate. 1p. Seal General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
La Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, François-Alexandre-Frédéric, Duc de, 1747-1827.
Letter to ---- | October 10, 1799 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. "Duplicate" Relates to the sale of his Travels through N.A., 75 copies of which are being sent to [America ?]. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Letter to John Francis Mercer | October 31, 1799 | 2 page(s) | ||
Has built a considerable addition to the house in use of his father. The cost has gone over budget, and Madison is endeavouring to meet the cost, and is required to call in every aid in reach. Is forced to ask Mercer for the money he once loaned him. Will be traveling to Richmond in December and looks forward to seeing Mercer then. Provenance: M2004-05. Gift of Mark Willcox, March 2004 | ||||
Philadelphia. Court.
Jury list for second period, | Dec. 9, Nov. 8, 1799 | |||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 1p. and end. by Wm. Tilghman (?). | ||||
Washington, George (1732-1799).
Letter to Ja[me]s Anderson | Dec. 13, 1799 | |||
Mount Vernon, Facsimile of A.L.S. 1p. From original in Dreer collection in the Historical society of Pennsylvania; on same sheet is provenance of letter. Presented by Abigail D. Dreer, May 28, 1900. | ||||
Lalande, Joseph Jérôme Le Français de, 1732-1807.
Letter to Citoyen Vaume, docteur en medicine... | Dec. 27, 1799 | |||
In French, Includes engraving of Lalande. Congratulates Vaume on his imporant book. | ||||
Unidentified.
Of Heights and Distances | [Before 1800] | 26 page(s) | ||
Eighteenth-century navigator's and surveyor's instruction treatise. Purportedly written by one of the retired ship masters of Thetford Hill, Vermont. It gives instructions primarily on calculating heights and distances. Includes five illustrations of angulations necessary to make these calculations. Provenance: 1987 - 542ms. Purchased from Seaport Autographs. | ||||
Woodrow, Susannah S..
Petition to [John Adams,] President of the United States [manuscript]. | [1799] | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Petition to [John Adams] President of the United States from sundry female inhabitants of Philadelphia, asking that prisoners of Fries rebellion be released This is a petition sent to John Adams following the imprisonment, trial and conviction of men who participated in what is known as "Fries Rebellion" or the House Tax Rebellion, 1799-1800. General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 Other Descriptive Information: Originally titled and dated: "Susannah S. Woodrow, et al, to the President of the United States" [ca. 1799] Access digital object: | ||||
Philadelphia. Citizens.
Petition to [John Adams] President of the United States [photostat]. | [1799] | |||
Photo. of D.S. by 65 ladies. 3p. Presented through Mr. Fleming from Alfred J. Liebmann; 6/8/54. Printed in part: Manuscripts,Spring, 1954: Liebmann. "Experts...",p.180. See pamphlet: 973 Pam No. 336. See manuscript "Petition to [John Adams] President of the United States..." in Misc.Ms.Collection, from which photostat was taken. This is a petition sent to John Adams following the imprisonment, trial and conviction of men who participated in what is known as "Fries Rebellion" or the House Tax Rebellion, 1799-1800. Other Descriptive Information: From sundry female inhabitants of Philadelphia asking.... Previously titled: "Petition to [George Washington] concerning rebels of Whiskey Insurrection" [1795] | ||||
Playfair, John, 1748-1819.
Letter to Dr. Marcet; | Jan. 1, 1800 | |||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Enclosure for Mr. Pictet of Geneva. Congratulations his marriage. | ||||
Gaither, Henry, 1751-1811.
Letter to T. Davis, Fort Wilkinson; | Jan. 24, 1800 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Discusses the work of Colonel Hawkins among the Creek Indians and the capture of William Bowles and his escape to Florida. Gift of Minnesota Historical Society, 10/29/1990 | ||||
Greene, Ray, 1765-1849.
Letter to W[illia]m Allen | March 20, 1800 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. The application for his son's William Henry, appointment as midshipman in the U.S. Navy is under consideration. From original in possession of the Henry E. Huntington library. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to John Maitland | April 2, 1800 | |||
A.L. 1p.and add.and end. Concerning buffaloes. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [William Sotheby] | April 5, 1800 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning his poetry. | ||||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Letter to the [U.S.] Secretaries of State, Treasury, War, Navy & Attorney General | April 23, 1800 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, L.S. 4p., end. Proposal in re government printer and an official gazette. Printed: Adam's Life and works, v.9,50. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811.
Letter to [James] McHenry | April 28, 1800 | 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" | ||
[ca.]. A(?)L. 2p. and add., end. Opinion on president's proposal for an official printer and gazette. FILM 403 FRAME 182 General physical description: 8 1/2" x 10 1/4" | ||||
M'Henry, James, 1785-1845.
Letter to Sam[ue]l Chase | April 28, 1800 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.Dr. of L.S. 3p. and end. Asks his opinion about the president's proposal in re official printer and gazette. FILM 403 FRAME 183 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Coxe, Tench, 1755-1824.
Letter to George Wescott, Philadelphia; | May 1, 1800 | |||
Land Office. A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Concerning land office business. | ||||
The young lady's address to piety | Sept. 3, 1800 | |||
A.D. 1p. Poem in ryming couplets. Found with: B:H244i.2 Harrison, Johseph. The iron worker and king Solomon. Phila., 1869. | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to [Thomas] Webster, London | Sept. 8, 1800 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Morpeth, A.L.S. 2p.and add. If he wants the post as assistant in natural philosophy at the Royal Institution, recommends contacting Dr. Garnett, for recommendation. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
U.S. Collector of revenue.
Vouchers for duties paid, in Pennsylvania, on carriages; | 1800 | |||
Printed Ds. filled in in ms. 23 items and label. Various sizes. | ||||
Commission to Samuel Bradford to be marshall of Mass. district; | December 22, 1800 | |||
D.S. John Adams, President and J. Marshal, Secretary of State. Certified: John Lowell. 1p. See oversize box. | ||||
Elmslie, John.
Abstract of a meteorological register kept at the Cape of Good Hope... | 1800-1805 | 8" x 10" | ||
D. 20 leaves. General physical description: 8" x 10" Access digital object: | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Accounts of Charles Thomas and William Pritchard for stone used on bridge; | 1801 | 8x13-1/2 | ||
D. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8x13-1/2 | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to [Sir William] Herschel, Windsor | Jan. 12, 1801 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Royal Institution, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Asks for reprints from the royal society publications on calorific rays. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to C[hristian] H[endrik] Persoon | Feb. 8, 1801 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
London, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) Would like for him to become botanist for Kew at the Cape of Good Hope, and collect specimens. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania.
Account of Geo[rge] Logan, Prestly Carr Lane and John Hunn(?) to deal with the Delaware legislature concerning the canal; | Feb. 26, 1801 | 12x8-1/4 | ||
Lancaster. D.S.: Jas. Trimble, Dep.Secy.and Jno. Donaldson, compt.gen. 1p. General physical description: 12x8-1/4 | ||||
Graeff, Jacob.
Receipts for stamped paper; | Feb. 27-June 15, 1801 | |||
D.S. 9 leaves. Various sizes. | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to --- | May 7, 1801 | |||
Slough; A.L.S. 1p. Adds to his paper concerning solar rays on plants before publication in Philosophical Transactions, and needs his meterological observations. | ||||
Hall, John. Estate of.
Account with Benjamin Rush, Jan.30-April 27,1801; | July 14, 1801 | 15 1/2" x 13" | ||
Ms.D. 1p. and end. General physical description: 15 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806.
Letter to David Lewis and Charles Thomas; | Aug. 11, 1801 | 5-3/4x8-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerning stone for bridge over the Schuylkill. General physical description: 5-3/4x8-3/4 | ||||
Pierce, John.
Journal | Aug. - Sept., 1801 | |||
Seaton, William.
W(illia)m Seaton to Peter Muhlenberg, | November 14, 1801 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
Muddy Creek, Greene County, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Mr. Seaton will forward records and books to Mr. Muhlenberg. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Institut de France. Académie des sciences morales et politiques.
Etat de distribtion des droits ... moi Frimaire an dix ... | Nov. (?), 1801 | |||
1 sheet, 2 pcs. | ||||
Lefèvre, Jean-Jacques, 1779-1858.
Course of lecture on physics | Dec. (?), [1801] | |||
24p. | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Letter to Rev. Dr. Beach | Dec. 16, 1801 | 9x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Enc.wanting. Asks that he submit the enclosed paper to the trustees of Columbia college. General physical description: 9x8 | ||||
Watt, James, 1769-1848.
Letter to Thomas [Peters] Smith; | Dec. 30, 1801 | 13x8, 10x8 | ||
Soho, A.L.S. 4p.,add.and 1 leaf docketed by J.Vaughan. Lists minerals forwarded. Friendly letter. When found in 1959, this item was mounted in scrapbook kept by J.Vaughan. For other material in scrapbook,see: T.P.Smith. List of minerals...;JUne-Nov.1800 [1801]. General physical description: 13x8, 10x8 | ||||
Tonnellier,.
List of minerals sent to Thomas P. Smith, to which is added a list sent by Gillet-Laumont; | [1801] | 9x7 | ||
D.S. 8p.and 2 mounting leaves, docketed in hand of J.Vaughan. In French. When found in 1959, this item was mounted in scrapbook kept by J.Vaughan. For other material in scrapbook, see: T.P.Smith. List of minerals...;June-Nov. 1800 [1801]. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Bryan, Guy.
Letter to Timothy Matlack; | Jan. 24, 1802 | 12x7 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Sends good brown cloth to Mr. Matlack. Opinion of legislature regarding the charter for "our Improving Company." General physical description: 12x7 | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to --- | Jan. 30, 1802 | |||
Slough; A.L.S. 2p. "Rediscovery of Mr. Piazzi's planet." Astronomy. Refers to Royal Society. | ||||
Smith, Thomas P. (Thomas Peters).
List of minerals sent to J[ames] Watt, Jr. | April 22, 1802 | 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
2 florial An X A.D. 4p.,end.by J.Vaughan. For sheet on which this was mounted, see: J.Watt to Smith; Dec.30,1801. When found in 1959, this item was in scrapbook kept by J.Vaughan. For other material in scrapbook, see: T.P.Smith. List of minerals...;June-Nov.1800 [1801] General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Letters to -- | May 15, June 1, 1802 | |||
22p and end. Copies. Describes the people, morals, etc. of the United States. Translated from: L'Amerique du Nord; ou, le Correspondant des Etats-Unis. | ||||
Dick, Elisha Cullen, 1762-1825.
Letter to David Hosack, New York; | May 22, 1802 | |||
Asks for advice on use of "oxygen air" in treating diseases, esp. in case of dyspepsia caused by excessive use of laudanum. Comments on pneumatic medicine. | ||||
Dunbar, William, 1749-1810.
W[illia]m Dunbar to C. Ross | June 12, 1802 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
Natchez, 1 p. and endorsement. L. Unsigned. Copy. Extract only. Information regarding vaccination to be communicated to Mr. [John?] Vaughan. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to My Dear Lord | July 25, 1802 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Draft. His sheep cost too much. On same sheet with letter from ---- to Sir Joseph Banks; July 25, 1802. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [My Dear Lord] | July 29, 1802 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Draft. Concerning purchase of sheep. On same sheet as letter from ---- to Sir Joseph Banks; July 25, 1802. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
Letter to [M. Perigaux, banckers] | July 30, 1802 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Paris, Northumberland, A.L. 4p. Inc. Financial transactions: mentions his father, Joseph Priestley, and John Wilkinson. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Ferrer, José Joaquin de, ca. 1764-1818.
List of dictionaries and grammars of the Mexican languages, presented to the APS | July [1802] | 4x6-1/2 | ||
A.D. 1p. In Spanish. See letter from Ferrer to J. Vaughan; July 15, 1802. General physical description: 4x6-1/2 | ||||
Watt, James, 1736-1819.
Letter to William Withering, Birmingham; | Aug. 22, [1802] | 9-1/4x7-3/4 | ||
Heathfield, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Lists itinerary for trip, for Gregory's health. Refers to his study on Franklin's health. Friendly letter. FILM54-67 FRAME152 General physical description: 9-1/4x7-3/4 | ||||
La Cépède, M. le comte de (Bernard Germain Etienne de La Ville sur Illon), 1756-1825.
Letter to Etienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire | Aug. 28, 1802 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Praises him. Arrangement of fish in museum impmplete due to illness of his wife. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to Andrew Ellicott, Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Nov. 2, 1802 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Compares him with Franklin and Rittenhouse. His work with Pennsylvania Hospital. Comments on yellow fever. Friendly letter. FILM54-67 FRAME153 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Leacock, Martha Ogilby.
Bond for inventorying the estate of John Leacock; | Nov. 23, 1802 | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Martha Leacock and 3 others. Witnessed. 1p.and end. Presented by Mrs. Frances H. Sousser; 3/4/54. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Ogilby, Joseph.
Inventory of the estate of John Leacock; | Dec. 2, 1802 | 8-1/2x13 | ||
Photo.of D.S.: Charles Whitebread and Joseph Ogilby. 2p. Presented by Mrs. Frances H. Sousser; 3/4/54. General physical description: 8-1/2x13 | ||||
Longman & Co..
Letter to ----; | [1802] | |||
Photostat of L. 1p. Copy (from letter in Historical society of Penna.) Desire certain items for a new edition of Franklin's works. Refers to the APS. Extracted from "Port folio, from the end of vol ii". FILM54-65 FRAME180 Access digital object: | ||||
Gray, Edward Whitaker, 1748-1806.
Letter to [William Henry]; | January 28, 1803 | |||
British Museum, A.L.S. 2p., end. Concerning the printing of Henry's paper on the absorption of gases. Gray's comments on crystallized potash for medicinal purposes and how it compares with alkaline water. Mentions Bulmer. | ||||
Hutton, Charles, 1737-1823.
Letter to W[illia]m Wallace, Great Marlow, Bucks.; | March 5, 1803 | |||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Wishes reviews sent to journals of his Recreations. Will spend years working on abridgement of the Philosophical Transactions. Refers to Woodhouse. | ||||
Wingate, Joshua, 1773-1846.
Letter to Israel Whelen; | March 14, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
War department, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Relative to the purchase of supplies for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Presented by Mr. Seymour Adelman, December 1945. Reproduced & printed: Frontiers, Vol.11,no.5,p.137. Reproduced: APS Library Bulletin for 1945, p.40. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Royal Dublin Society.
Extract from minutes | March 31, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
of T.D. 1p. Relative to a letter from the American philosophical society suggesting an exchange of publications. Presented by the Society, Feb. 1949. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich, 1752-1840.
Letter to Philip Tidyman, | April 10, 1803 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Goettingen, 3 pp. A.L.S. Returns thanks for American coins, live female opossum, and print of fossil elephant bones sent to him. FILM403 FRAME 104 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Humboldt, Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1767-1835.
William von Humboldt to W[illiam] Smith, | April 11, 1803 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Rome, 3 pp. and endorsement. Copy of L. (In French.) Relative to the languages of America. FILM403 FRAME 120 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826.
Letter to the Earl of Buchan | July 10, 1803 | |||
Washington, Photostat of copy of L. 2p. (Enclosed with note from the Earl of Buchan to Dugald Stewart; Dec. 21, 1803. In the Jefferson Papers, Mss.B.J35) From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. FILM 199 FRAME 314 | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And(re)w Ellicott to Robert Patterson, | July 14, 1803 | 8" x 10" | ||
Lancaster , 2 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. With regard to work of commission (to survey Pennsylvania boundary?). Other scientific matters. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836.
Letter to William P. Van Ness | August 1, 1803 | 1 page(s) | ||
Providence, Rhode Island. Letter to Burr's close friend and political lieutenant. Burr's treasury is empty. Will leave town for Boston or New York. Will see Ness soon to "talk over some laughable nonsense." Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2011-08. Donated on September 13, 2011, by John Nichols Loeb in memory of his parents, Robert Frederick Loeb and Emily Guild Nichols Loeb. | ||||
Caldwell, James B..
Letter to "My dear Mother"; | Sept. 3, 1803 | |||
Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from glass negative formerly in possession of Miss France M. Bradford.) Hopes for a good voyage. Farewell letter. Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to Le Premier Consul [Napoleon] | Sept. 15, 1803 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Mannheim, L.S.with initial. 6p.and end. In French. In hand of a secretary. Concerning experiments in thermodynamics. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Table I: Logarithms of numbers, from 1 to 10800; | Nov. 18, 1803 | |||
[Presented] 4p. and end.: "Robt. Patterson Esqr. Philosophic Society Philadelphia printed sheet from J. Garnette." | ||||
Bartram, Archibald, 1774?-1808.
Letter to Ann Collins, New York; | Nov. 24, 1803 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p.and add. Friendly letter. Concerning the yellow fever epidemic. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829.
Letter to Dugald Stewart | Dec. 21, 1803 | |||
S. Castle street, Photostat of A.N.S. 1p. and enc. - 2p. Encloses copy of letter from president Jefferson [Jefferson to Buchan, July 10, 1803]. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Sketch of Richmond and Norfolk canals. | Dec., 1803 | 15" x 9" | ||
D. 2p. Contains explanatory notes [which appear to be in hand of John Vaughan]. FILM 403 FRAME 2-4 General physical description: 15" x 9" | ||||
Latrobe, Benjamin Henry, 1764-1820.
Richmond and Norfolk Canals | December, 1803 | 2 page(s) Maps, 19.1 x 22.9 cm | ||
Annotated: "Sketch of canals executed or proposed near Norfolk - the latter by B. H. Latrobe." Alternate formats available: These maps have been reproduced and described in Darwin H. Stapleton, ed., The engineering drawings of Benjamin Henry Latrobe (New Haven: Yale University Press: 1980). | ||||
B. A..
Plan for fire insurance; | Jan. 2, 1804 | 13x8 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 2p. , end. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Philadelphia. Select and Common Councils.
Resolution passed at a meeting of the joint committees of the corporations of the city of Philadelphia, | Jan. 16, 1804 | 8" x 13" | ||
the district of Southwark, and the incorporated part of the township of Northern Liberties, relative to the inspection and measurement of wood. Philadelphia, D.S.: Paul Coxe; attest, Peter S. DuPonceau secretary. 1p. and end. Not Found: 1/13/2011 General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Muhlenberg, Henry, 1753-1815.
Letter to John Brickel, Savanna; | March 1, 1804 | |||
Lancaster; A.L.S. 1p. add. Introduces Aloysius Enslen, who "was sent from Europe to collect Minerals Seeds and other curiousities in America." News of Rafinesque, B.S. Barton, James Mease, William Hamilton. | ||||
Davis, William.
Account with Martha Leacock, on John Leacock's estate; | March 16, 1804 | 8-1/2x12-1/2 | ||
Photo.of D.S. 2p. Presented by Mrs. Frances H. Sausser; 3/4/54. General physical description: 8-1/2x12-1/2 | ||||
Minutes of a conversation at Prof. Dalzells; | April 25, 1804 | |||
Notes on observations of Robert Liston about Napoleon, Washington, Jefferson and Priestly. | ||||
Delambre, J. B. J. (Jean Baptiste Joseph), 1749-1822.
Letter to [Sir Joseph] Banks, London | April 26, 1804 | |||
26 Floreal XII; A.L.S. 3p. and add. Concerning passports for Englishmen in France. Forwards diplomas and membership medals to Banks, Maskelyne, Herschell, Cavendish, Blagden, Simmons, Mendoza. Exchanges between Institu and Royal Society. | ||||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Rembrandt Peale to ----, | May 1, 1804 | 7 1/2" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. Com. Copy. Concerning bones of a skeleton. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Thornton, Robert John.
Letter to Rev. Thomas Maurice, British Museum; | June 1, 1804 | |||
Hinde St. [Manchester]; A.L.S. 3p. add. Discusses hi botanical exhibit of 1804. Mentions Darwin, Greville and Lambert. | ||||
Marquis, Louise Caterhine Josephine.
Power of attorney to Louis Marie Duval; | June 16, 1804 | |||
St. Lucia; A.D.S. 6p. In French. Concerns estate of "Widow" Duval. With a 4 page English translation by Peter S. DuPonceau. | ||||
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859.
Letter to [John Vaughan]; | [July 7, 1804] | |||
Saturday; A.L.S. 1p. Enc. of 16p. Encloses description of his travels. For translation of enclosure, see Humboldt, Abstract of Am. travels, same date in B:J35Le (Letters to and from Thomas Jefferson), no. 43(sent to Jefferson) | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Letter to Charles Stewart | July 23, 1804 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. From original in Laing collection, University of Edinburgh. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Dr. [Caleb Hiller] Parry, Batch | Aug. 6, 1804 | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Auction of sheep. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Stewart, Charles, 1778-1869.
Letter to David Caldwell; | Aug. 9, 1804 | |||
Siren, off Tripoli, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from glass negative formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Death of his brother,James Caldwell. Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. | ||||
Hunter, George, 1755-1824.
Receipt to Josiah Taylor for boat and equipment for the expedition, to be delivered to William Dunbar; | Aug. 31, 1804 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||
New Orleans, A.N.S 2p. Equipment listed on the reverse. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Dixon, John.
Note to Robert John Thornton, Hinde St., Manchester; | Sept. 18, 1804 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. add. Enclosed on the same sheet is a poem by Thornton. | ||||
Letter to Mr. Wingrave, Bookseller; | Sept. 22, 1804 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Orders the Saint James's Evening Chronicle sent to the country to him, as he will be out of town. | ||||
Noehden, H. A..
H. A. Noehden to [Philip Tidyman], | October 9, 1804 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Gõttingen, 4 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Returns thanks for collection of seeds and two books. Condition of Gõttingen. Affairs in Europe. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Mitchill, Samuel L. (Samuel Latham), 1764-1831.
Sam[uel] L. Mitchell to Tho[ma]s T. Hewson | January 15, 1805 | 7 7/8" x 13" | ||
Georgetown, 1 p. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of "Essay on the improvement of Agriculture and the useful arts." There being no agricultural society in Washington, is sending the same to New York for consideration. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 13" | ||||
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829.
Letter to [Charles] Lowell | Feb. 12, 1805 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Letter of encouragement to an American who is to study in the British Isles. Refers to Franklin, Samuel Adams and Washington as his friends. FILM54-67 FRAME 137 General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Thornton, Robert John.
Letter to Thomas Maurice; | Feb. 26, 1805 | |||
Hinde St., Manchester; A.L.S. 4p. Supporting Maurice against criticism of his recently published history. Mentions Aiken, Hume, Robertson and Trelawney. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to --- | March 11, 1805 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Received book and instruments. Cannot help Arkwright. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Troughton, Edward.
Edw[ard] Troughton, | April 30, 1805 | 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
optician and mathematical instrument maker, to Alex[ande]r Baring, London, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Bill for £166 for astronomical instruments. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Philadelphia. Inspectors of the prison.
Deed poll to Richard Merrick for vacant lot no.20; | May 24, 1805 | 15" x 21 3/4" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms.S: Matw. Lawlor, Mayor et al. 1p. and end. Seals. Parchment. General physical description: 15" x 21 3/4" | ||||
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
Letter to Robert Patterson; | July 2, 1805 | 9 3/4 x 7 3/4" | ||
L.S. 1p. and end. Encloses commission as Director of the Mint upon the recommendation of the President of the U.S. FILM 199 FRAME 408 Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 9 3/4 x 7 3/4" | ||||
Dearborn, Benjamin.
Letter to [P.S.] DuPonceau | Aug. 12, 1805 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. add. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court.
Concerning the case of the City of Philadelphia vs. the Company for erecting a permanent bridge over the Schuylkill; | Sept., 1805 | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
term, D.S.: R.Peters. 1p.and end. General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Brown, Robert, 1773-1858.
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks, bart.; | Oct. 13, 1805 | 13x8 | ||
Liverpool, Typed copy of facsimile. 1p. Shipment of botanical specimens. Presented by the Suva City Library, Suva, Fiji, Jan. 1965. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
Letter to [Martin] V[an] Marum, Haarlem | Oct. 20, 1805 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen.) Thanks for notice of election to membership in the Batavian Society of Sciences. Forwards his publications to the Society. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Broussonet, Pierre Marie Auguste, 1761-1807.
Letter to Professor Mertens | Dec. 13, 1805 | |||
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Letter to [Martin] Van Marum, Ha[a]rlem | December 25, 1805 | 10x8 | ||
Quincy, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. (from original in Hollandsche Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, Haarlem.) Thanks for his diploma of membership in the Society. Cites the Locust as the tree which grows best in sandy soil in the U.S. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to the king of Bavaria | Jan. 8, 1806 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Is delighted that the kingdom is so strong. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
United States. Dept. of State.
Patent issued to Cephas Thompson for a delineating machine, for copying charts, landscapes, paintings, profiles, &c... | Feb. 5, 1806 | 11 1/2" x 14" | ||
Washington, Printed parchment D. filled in in ms. S: Th. Jefferson, President; James Madison, Secretary of State; John Breckinridge, Att. Gen. 2p. and end. Seal. Attached to the second page is the official receipt. End. reads: Received 29th May 1839 and recorded anew in this office, Henry L. Ellsworth, Commissioner of Patents. Along with the document is a typed certification of its provenance. FILM 199 FRAME 281 General physical description: 11 1/2" x 14" | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Letter to Daniel Clymer | Feb. 17, 1806 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. add. | ||||
Larmarck, Madame.
Letter to Monsieur Agassee... | [Feb.] 22, 1806 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. In French. Discusses her husband's financial matters. | ||||
McKean, James.
Receipt to Abraham Shoemaker for taxes to the U.S.; | April 5, 1806 | 8-1/4x6-3/4 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p and end. General physical description: 8-1/4x6-3/4 | ||||
McKean, James.
Receipt to Joseph Brobson for taxes to the U.S.; | May 7, 1806 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p and end. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
McKean, James.
Receipt to Jacob Wolf for taxes to the U.S.; | May 16, 1806 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Lettsom, John Coakley, 1744-1815.
Letter to C[harles] Taylor; | June 9, 1806 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Recommends Mr. Thomas Miller as a farm manager. | ||||
Thornton, Robert John.
Letter to Rev. Thomas Maurice | Oct. 4, 1806 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. add. | ||||
Wells, William Charles, 1757-1817.
Will(iam) Cha(rle)s Wells to Phillip Tidyman, | December 6, 1806 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
London, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Extends his sympathy upon the death of Dr. Tidyman's sister. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to John Warren | Feb. 10, 1807 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Proposed publication of Weikard's work on the practice of physic by Benjamin Shultz. "The Germans rank high...in all the sciences...none more than in medicine." Film No. 292 General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to Robert Patterson | March 25, 1807 | 8" x 10" | ||
Director of the Mint, Treasury Department, [Washington], 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Asks suggestions as to methods used in coast survey. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to W[illia]m Sotheby | March 25, 1807 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning his poetry and Banks' lack of knowledge of poetry. | ||||
Medical Society of the County of New York.
Diploma to Alire Raffeneau-Delile; | April 6, 1807 | 15x22-1/2 | ||
Photostat of D.S.: Archibaldus Bruce and Nicholaus Romayne. End.by David Bailie Warden; May 3, 1809. 1p. In Latin. Presented by W.J.Robbins. ----Glass negative, G-31. General physical description: 15x22-1/2 | ||||
Ellicott, Andrew, 1754-1820.
And(re)w Ellicott to Robert Patterson, | April 17, 1807 | 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Lancaster, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Wishes a nautical almanac for 1807. Will send observations upon eclipses of Jupiter's moons to Patterson. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Mortgage to Thomas Willing Francis, Philadelphia | May 1, 1807 | |||
Printed D. filled in in ms.S.: Benjamin Smith Barton. Witnessed: Richard Peters, Jr. Recorded: Michael Keppele and Edward Fox. 1p. Includes: Conveyance of mortgage to Samuel W. Fisher, Phila.; April 4, 1808. | ||||
Columbia University.
Diploma to Alire Raffeneau-Delile; | May 5, 1807 | 20x23-1/2 | ||
Photostat of D.S.: Benjamin Moore, pres., Joannes R.B. Rogers, David Hosack, Wright Post, Gulielmus Hamersley, J.S. Stringham, Joannes Kemp, P.Wilson and J.Bowden. 1p. End.by David Bailie Warden; May 3, 1809. In Latin. Presented by W.J.Robbins. ----Glass negative: G-30. Not Found: 2/10/2011 General physical description: 20x23-1/2 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [William Sotheby] | May 8, 1807 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Thanks for his works, and he appreciates them, especially the little poem. | ||||
Perdue, Jacob.
Letter to W[illiam] Duane; | May 24, 1807 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Applies for editorship of the Aurora and knocks Duane's attitude as editor. Challenges him to a duel. Not Found: 1/14/2011 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1732-1811.
Letter to Charles Burney, Greenwich | July 3, 1807 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Royal Observatory, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Thanks for his publication. Laments the loss of use of Latin. Asks him to dine on Friday with the Visitors of the Royal Observatory. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
An Act Enjoining Certain Duties on the Judges of the Supreme Court | July 3, 1807 | 1 page(s) | ||
ADS. Attesting that the document is a true copy of an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania. Provenance: 1997 - 663ms. Gift of Timothy Matlack Warren, June 1997. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to James Mease, Philadelphia | July 6, 1807 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
London, Xerox of A.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in the Edward Wanton Smith Collection, Haverford College Library.) Concerning Parkinson's book on America. Concerning wool, wheat rust, and news of the Pennsylvania agricultural society. Presented by Dr. Bell; 1969. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Albert Gallatin to Robert Patterson, | July 18, 1807 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Director of the Mint, Treasury Department, [Washington], 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Work on coast survey postponed by critical nature of relations with England. [Isaac] Briggs and [F. R.] Hassler to be assigned separate parts of coast. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Thornton, Robert John.
Letter to Rev. Thomas Maurice, British Museum; | July 28, 1807 | |||
Hinde St. [Manchester]; A.L.S. 3p. add. Concerns Maurice's poem on the Lotos to be used in Thornton's work. | ||||
Briggs, Isaac, 1763-1825.
Isaac Briggs to Robert Patterson, | July 30, 1807 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Professor of mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, Brookville, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Will be unable to leave home due to poor health of his wife. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Collins, Isaac, 1746-1817.
Letter to Moses Bartram, Philadelphia; | Aug. 4, 1807 | 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
New York, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and add. Friendly letter of their families. Archibald sailed to Rhode Island, and he describes the ship. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to Robert Patterson, | August 10, 1807 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Westpoint, 6 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding instruments needed, and observations to be made on coast survey. A gentleman with adequate knowledge should be in England to secure "good execution" of instruments. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Briggs, Isaac, 1763-1825.
Isaac Briggs to Robert Patterson, | August 22, 1807 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Professor of mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Lists instruments required for work on coast survey. Is not certain whether he can can accept such employment. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to Robert Patterson, Professor of mathematics, University of Pennsylvania, | September 14, 1807 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Westpoint, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Will undertake agency to London to secure instruments for coast survey. Estimates cost at £600. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Hall, John.
Will | Sept. 20, 1807; Sept. 5, 1819 | |||
Typed copy of D. 6p. Presented by Charles E. Peterson; July 26, 1974 | ||||
Hunt, Theodore.
Letter to Caspar Wistar; | Sept., 1807 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Leghorn, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Relative to preparations desired by Dr. Wistar. Introduces F. Woolerston (?), formerly U.S. consul at Genoa. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Nares, Robert, 1753-1829.
Letter to R[obert] E[den] Scott, Aberdeen; | Oct. 23, 1807 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Reading, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. His opinion of Franklin and his worth. Concerning other publications. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Bligh, William, 1754-1817.
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks, bart.; | Nov. 5, 1807 | 13x8 | ||
Sydney, Aust., Typed L. 3p. extracts. Concerning settlment of Australia. "Hist.Records of New South Wales,v.6, 378-380: King & Bligh,ed.by Blagden. Presented by the City Library,Suva City Library,Suva Fiji Islands, Sept. 1964. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Pike, Zebulon Montgomery, 1779-1813.
Letter to Thomas Jefferson; | Feb. 3, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, Xerox of A.L.S. 4p., end. (from original in Edward Wanton Smith Collection, Haverford College Library.) Answers Peale's inquiry about the grizzly bears captured by the Indians. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pearson, James.
Letter to William Meredith; | Feb. 16, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning the erection of Fish House on Dock Street. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
United States. Department of the Treasury.
Circular letter addressed to Sir [in re: Embargo Act] | March 21, 1808 | |||
Printed D.S.: Albert Gallatin 2p. Broadside. | ||||
Manning, William.
Letter to Benjamin vaughan, Hallowell, Maine; | March 26, 1808 | 10x8 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Forwards letters and wishes Planta had searched for the drawing more satisfactorily. Presented by Jacob Zeitlin, June 25, 1962. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Conrad, C. and A., and company.
Historical queries regarding population, manufactures, agriculture, etc., | June 27, 1808 | 10 1/2" x 16 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. Pr.D. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 16 1/2" | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to ----; | July 4, 1808 | |||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 2p. Asks him to do an article on albinos. | ||||
Hubley, Frederick.
Letter to Tench Coxe, Philadelphia; | July 25, 1808 | 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
Lebanon, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Business. Refers to Biddle. General physical description: 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Hubley, Frederick.
Explanatory statement of accounts of Mr. F. Hubley, | September 23, 1808 | 8 1/8" x 13" | ||
----, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13" | ||||
Collins, Mary.
Invitation to Ann Bartram to dinner; | Nov. 8, 1808 | 2x3 | ||
Xerox of L.in 3rd.P.: Mary Collins and Isaac T. Longstreth. 1p.and add. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 2x3 | ||||
Vallancey, Charles,1721-1812..
Letter to W[illia]m J. Mason; | May 6, 1809 | |||
A.L.S. 1p., add. Expresses his approval of and desire to encourage Mason's "Memorial on the preservation of the public Records of Ireland..." | ||||
Kirby, William, 1759-1850.
Letter to Dawson Turner | June 24, 1809 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Returning books. Hooker off to Iceland to collect mosses and lichens. Preparing intro. to Entomology with Spence. Problems of agree on colorations among scientists. | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
[The mineralogy of the eastern United States.] | June, 1809 | |||
10pp. Part of paper only. Pages numbered from 18 to 27. Draft of W. Maclure's "Observations on the geology ... " APS Trans., Vi, Part II (1809), beginning p. 422. | ||||
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813.
Letter to the Earl of Bucahn | July 4, 1809 | |||
Philadelphia; Holograph copy of A.L.S. 2p. (on same sheet as Rush to Buchan, June 8, 1811 and July 8, 1811) Introduces son James Rush and un-named travelling companion who is a pupil of Thomas Fuller. U.S.-British politics. Mentions Madison and Washington. | ||||
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823.
Letter to Jacob Cist, Wilkesbarre; | July 11, 1809 | |||
Gnadenhutten, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Discusses the problem of employing people to explore the country for good land. Expresses his interest about specific land areas to Cist. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [William Sotheby] | Sept. 12, 1809 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. and end. Concerning Merino sheep. | ||||
Pettyplace & Watson.
Letter to Elkanah Watson; | Oct. 4, 1809 | 12x7-1/4 | ||
Boston, L. 1p.and end. Has deposited funds to his account. General physical description: 12x7-1/4 | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Will | Nov. 15, 1809 | 8" x 10" | ||
Typescript 3 leaves Presented by Francis D. West,1950. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Letter to Geo[rge] A. Baker | Nov. 29, 1809 | |||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Cannot meet with Masons, due to business. Presented by Penna. Masons; June 29, 1971. | ||||
Tilesius von T., W. G. (Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilesius von Tilenau), 1769-1857.
Skeleton of a mammoth; | 1809 | 21x29-1/2 | case Oversize | |
A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 21x29-1/2 | ||||
Books in the possession of John And Anna R. Gambold at Springplace, Cherokee Country. | [ca. 1809] | |||
D. 3p. and end. Mentions B. Franklin. | ||||
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812.
Letter to Dr. [Benjamin] Rush; | Jan.11, 1810 | 8" x 9 1/4" | ||
Kalorama, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Introduces Gen. Clarke (sic) who visits Philadelphia to forward the publication of the work on the expedition taken with the late Gov. Lewis. FILM 403 FRAME 16 General physical description: 8" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Gibelin, Jacques, 1744-1828.
Letter to Messrs. Audibert, pere et fils, Tonnelle; | Feb. 3, 1810 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Aix, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Orders Plants. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Du Pont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel, 1739-1817.
Letter to M. Turgot | Feb. 17, 1810 | 6" x 7 3/4" | ||
Photostat of A.Dr. of L. 2p. In French. Relative to the bust of his uncle by Houdon. Presented by Henry Francis du Pont, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 6" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Le Conte, John Eatton, 1784-1860.
Letter to John L. Lawrence, New York; | March 11, 1810 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
Woodmanston, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Wishes to know why he has not heard from him. Refers to Madison. FILM403 FRAME93 General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to My Dear Sir | June 3, 1810 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Expresses his opinion on a disease in sheep and a disease in wheat. | ||||
Bartram, Anna.
Letter to Thomas Richards; | July 5, 1810 | 9-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p.and add. Gives him permission to "address my Niece Anna Bartram." Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 9-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836.
Letter to E[d]w[ar]d Greswold; | Aug. 3, 1810 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, Typed L. 1p. Copy. Needs money and asks to borrow it until he can leave France. Presented by B.F.Fackenthan, jr., Aug. 7, 1936. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Letter to Don Gaspard de Mollo, Naples | Aug. 8, 1810 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. In French. Concerning publications of Petroni. Hopes to visit Italy again. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Bartram, James Howell, 1783-1818.
Marriage certificate of J.H. Bartram and Mary Ann Joyce; | Aug. 18, 1810 | 8" x 10" | ||
Typescript 1p. Presented by Francis D. West,1950; original at Historical society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Connelly, Thomas, 1792-.
Indenture to Stephen Girard as apprentice; | Oct. 3, 1810 | 13x7-1/2 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Steph[e]n Girard, John Connelly and Thomas Connelly. Witnessed: John Barker, Mayor. 1p.and end. General physical description: 13x7-1/2 | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Letter to Caesar A[ugustus] Rodney, Wilmington; | Nov. 30, 1810 | |||
Phila., A.L.S. 5p., add. Acknowledges Rodney's subscription to Mease's forthcoming book, Picture of Philadelphia. Discusses potential criticism his book may receive. Refers to agriculture. | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to My dear Sir | Dec. 11, 1810 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Expresses appreciation of correspondent's comments on Herschel's proposed paper on astronomical Observations relating to the construction of the heavens. Also explains the difference between the sun and stars. | ||||
Lettsom, John Coakley, 1744-1815.
Letter to [Charles] Taylor | March 6, 1811 | |||
A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p.and add. Asks him to ballot for the enclosed list [wanting]. | ||||
Caldwell, Charles, 1772-1853.
Letter to Richard Peters; | March 13, 1811 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning spontaneous generation and the European neglect of any American idea. | ||||
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus 1743-1823.
Letter to John Arndt, Easton; | April 25, 1811 | 8" x 6 1/2" | ||
Beth[lehem] A.L.S. 1p. and add. Returns books by Mr. Luck. General physical description: 8" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Sanderson, William H..
Indenture between William H. Sanderson and his wife, Elizabeth with John Bettle; | May 13, 1811 | 15-1/2x10 | ||
D.S. 2p. Witnessed: David Rittenhouse and William Ross. Endorsed. General physical description: 15-1/2x10 | ||||
Roberts, Charles.
Cha[rle]s Roberts to Joseph Roberts, | May 24, 1811 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Personal letter. Thinks Joseph can be admitted to school at Byberry in September. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Mr. Enderly | June 5, 1811 | |||
1p. | ||||
Williamson, Robert.
Ship China Packet, Rob[er]t Williamson Com[mande]r from Canton. | July 21-22, 1811 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
3 pp. and address. Com. Fragmentary meteorological notes. Addressed to Dr. [Caspar] Wistar. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Note to William Macdowel Tartt | Oct. 26, 1811 | |||
A.N. 1p. add. Note composed by Mease's secretary? Concerns queries by Tartt about a B. Rush letter. Sending Treasury documents relating to Congress, Eng. an American ministers. | ||||
Bache, Richard, 1784-1848.
Letter to George Bryan; | Nov. 5, 1811 | 8" x 10" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Legal matter. Presented by Goodspeed's Book Shop, Dec. 1951. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Dod, Daniel, 1788-1823.
Certificate respecting the inventions of James Rumsey now in the possession of teh Rumseian Society. | Nov. 29, 1811 | |||
A.D.S. 1p and end. For pamphlet referred to, see: Pam., v. 32, no. 11 and 12. | ||||
Orphan Institution (Charleston, S.C.).
A brief account of the rise and progress of the Orphan Institution, | 1811 | 7 1/2" x 12 7/8" | ||
Charleston, South Carolina. [Endorsed], 1 p. and endorsement. Com. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 12 7/8" | ||||
Thornton, William (1759-1828).
Letter to William Pinkney | Feb. 21, 1812 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end.,and reply of Pinkney to Thornton, Concerning possibility of Whitlow's botanical garden becoming property of the U.S. government. Refers to Mitchill. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Mrs. Thomson | Feb. 29, 1812 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Sorry her husband is so ill. Hopes he will recover. Praises his knowledge "in steel with an Equal knowledge in manufacture". General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Thomas, Daniel.
Memorandum of agreement regarding bridge over the Schuylkill River... | March 14, 1812 | |||
Concerning bridge over the Schuylkill River to be built by or near Upper Ferry. Witnessed by George Reese and Peter Snider. | ||||
Soderstrom, Richard.
Passport for Brig Anna Maria, Capt. Jacob Anderson; | July 29, 1812 | 8" x 13" | ||
Phila., Copy of D. 1p. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to James Madison; | Nov. 24, 1812 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards publications about the Institut de France and about French armies. Is glad to know Madison "will be relected by a great majority." General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Letter to Thomas Parkinson | December 29, 1812 | A.L.S. signed 3 pp. 7 1/4 x 8 3/4 | ||
From his father J. Parkinson. Headed Loughborough, which is in Leister, sent to Thomas in Casby, also in Leister. James Parkinson of the disease had no son named Thomas and was based in London. Provenance: Came with a "A new and philosophical system of medical science" by T. Parkinson, donated by Charles Rosenberg. 610 P22n 1824 | ||||
Inquiry into dispute between Charles Brown, shipbuilder, and Robert Fulton. | [1812] | |||
D. 11p. Concerning costs of manufacturing the Caro of Neptune and Paragon. | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to Mr. MacEvers | January 15, [1813] | 7-1/4x4-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.and end. Wishes him to meet "our countrymen" in order to send an address on the death of Joel Barlow. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-3/4 | ||||
Lettsom, John Coakley, 1744-1815.
Letter to [Charles Taylor] | Feb. 8, 1813 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Wishes an impression from the Society of Arts. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Tho[ma]s Geo[rge] Bucke, Suffolk | Feb. 14, 1813 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning importation of sheep. Presented by Earl Leslie Griggs; May 1948. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Channing, William Ellery, 1780-1842.
Concerning. . . a work, | February 26, 1813 | 7 5/8" x 10 1/4" | ||
intended for the improvement of common Christians in knowledge and piety, Boston, 1 p. Pr.D.S.: William E. Channing, Joseph Tuckerman, Charles Lowell, Samuel C. Thacher. General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | March 28, 1813 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Hopes she will take any plant is his garden which she wishes. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
Letter to Nicholas Biddle | April 16, 1813 | 2 page(s) | ||
Informing Biddle of his election to the American Philosophical Society. Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2006-06. Purchased May 2006, with funds from the Friends of the APS Library from The Book Haven, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. | ||||
Account of expenses | April 24, 1813 - April 17, 1816 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
1 p. D. Concerned with expenses incident to shipping. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823.
Letter to "Mon cher et respectable ami" | June 6, 1813 | |||
New York; A.L.S. 2p. In French. Regrets he cannot send books, plans to visit France, refers to "Mr Johnson" (Thomas Jefferson?). | ||||
Currie, William, 1754-1828.
Letter to Edward Burd; | May 6, 1813 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Offers himself for position held by Dr. Rush at the University Medical School. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Moreau, Jean Victor Marie, 1763-1813.
Letter to David Parish, Philadelphia; | May 21, 1813 | |||
New York, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. In French. (from original in possession of G.Sforza, Locarno, Switzerland.) Current events in Europe and America. Concerning his visit in Philadelphia. | ||||
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844.
Statement concerning the reminiscences of Bishop White at dinner on given by the Cincinnati, | July 4, 1813 | 13" x 8" | ||
concerning Charles Thomson and the pecuniary difficulties of Congress during the Revolutionary War. A(?)D. 2p. 13" x 8" General physical description: 13" x 8" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Geo[rge] Bucke, Warlington | July 23, 1813 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. Forwards publications. Concerning sheep. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
F. R. Hassler to ----, | August 21, 1813 | 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||
Brompton, 2 pp. A.L.S. "Herewith I have the honor to communicate you the Rates of the Chronometers received from Mr. Lee." General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 7/8" | ||||
Binns, John, 1772-1860.
Letter to E. Anderson; | Sept. 16, 1813 | 8" x 10" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Has directed the Weekly Press to be sent to Mr. Berry. Presented by Seymour Adelman,Dec.1951. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Perkins, Thomas Handasyd, 1764-1854.
T. H. Perkins to (Thomas Cooper?), | December 1, 1813 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Boston, 2pp. and endorsement. Copy. Regarding the manufacture of iron and steel. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | Dec. 15, 1813 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 2p. Field mice. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Letter to James Sotherby, Lambeth; | Dec. 16, 1813 | 9x7 | ||
Lewes, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning his full name and the middle initial being dropped. Refers to the Royal College of Surgeons and the Linnean Society. Fossil shells. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Invitation to Susanna Hudson to the burial of Sarah Moore. | Dec. 18, 1813 | |||
1p. and end. Presented by Mrs. Stuart Farrar Smith, Aug. 1955. | ||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
Thomas Cooper to T. H. Perkins, | December 20, 1813 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Carlisle, 1 p. and endorsement. Copy. Regarding the manufacture of iron and steel. This reply was on same leaf, now separated. See Perkins to Cooper, Dec. 1, 1813. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Columbian Society of Artists.
Preamble and regulations considered by the Columbian Society of Artists, | December 22, 1813 | 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||
1 p. Pr.D.S.: Robert Mills, Secretary. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Renny, David.
Receipts | 1813-1818 | |||
Taxes assessed in Forfarshire; receipts for sale of clover, oats; land value assessment | ||||
Kościuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817.
Letter to ----; | Jan. 24, 1814 | |||
Berville, Photo.of A(?).L.S. 1p. (from original in possession of the Century Association, N.Y.) Asks that letter be forwarded to Mr. Jefferson. | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Letter to James Rush; | May 23, 1814 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 3p. and end. Pertains to the proposed publication of their father's autobiography. (A.P.S. owns this autobiography, cf. Rush, B. Travels... B.R89t) General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Letter to [James Rush?]; | May, 1814 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. with initials. 2p. Pertains to certain deletions thought advisable [in the publication of their father's autobiography]. (A.P.S. owns this autobiography, cf. Rush, B. Travels.. B:R89t) General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Baldwin, Benjamin Franklin, 1777-1821.
B. F. Baldwin and L. Baldwin to the President and directors of the Roanoke Navigation Company, | June 20, 1814 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Halifax, 5 pp. D.S. Report upon the possibility of canalizing Roanoke river. Enclosed in: L. Baldwin to John Vaughan, July 16, 1814. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Sullivan, John L. (John Langdon), 1777-1865.
Steam tow-boats on the Hudson; | July 6, 1814 | 10x8 | ||
[received] [ca.?] D. 4p. and end. Regarding the monopoly of waters of New York state and the proposed method of breaking it. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Steel, W. N..
Receipt to Townsend Larney, Phila.; | July 11, 1814 | |||
A.D.S. 1p. Located in Library; July 26, 1974. | ||||
De Butts, Elisha, 1773-1831.
Drawing of differential thermometer. | [Aug. 20, 1814] | 6 1/4" x 13" | ||
----, n. d. 1 p. and endorsement. Com. Communicated: August 20, 1814. General physical description: 6 1/4" x 13" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to John Symmons | Aug. 29, 1814 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning his duties as president of the Royal Society. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Letter to John Murray, Wilham; | Nov. 1, 1814 | |||
Murray's experiments on Vegetable Poisons acceptable to Linnean Society. Cruelty to animals by some philosophers (?). | ||||
Reimarus, S (?).
Letter to ----; | Nov. 14, 1814 | 7" x 5" | ||
Hamburg, A.L.S. 1p. Death of her husband. General physical description: 7" x 5" | ||||
Spence, William, 1783-1860.
Letter to [Thomas Cadell and William Davies]; | Dec. 15, 1814 | |||
A.L.S. 2p., add., end. Reflects on the state of his account. Points out an error. | ||||
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815.
Petition to James Monroe for a patent on steam tow-boats. | 1814 | 15x9-1/2 | ||
[ca.?]. D. Copy. 2p. General physical description: 15x9-1/2 | ||||
Letter to [Benjamin Smith] Barton, Philadelphia; | [ca. 1814] | |||
L. 3p. Draft. Concerning Barton's publications, among which are the ratlesnake and opossum. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania. Philomathean Society.
Certificate issued to George B. Wood; | January 10, 1815 | 18" x 16" | ||
Parchment D. S. by officers. In Latin. (see G.B.Wood. Certificates ...; no. 2.) Not Found: 1/17/2011 General physical description: 18" x 16" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [John] Bailey | Jan. 17, 1815 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning the manufacturing of orange dye in England. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Muhlenberg, Henry, 1753-1815.
Letter to George Ticknor | Jan. 19, 1815 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Lancaster, A.L.S. 1p. Asks that he deliver copies of his North American Plants to various friends in Europe. Concerning botany. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Institut de France. Classe des sciences mathématiques et physiques.
Letter to M. Hericart de Thury; | Jan. 23, 1815 | |||
L.S. 1p and add. Acknowledges receipt of book. | ||||
Spence, William, 1783-1860.
Letter to [Thomas Cadell and William Davies]; | January 30, 1815 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Informs his correspondent that "I have inadvertently advertised along with my pamphlet on the Corn Bill the price of 'Agriculture the [Source of Britain's] Wealth &c' as 3/ instead of 3/6 which it ought to have been". Also refers to another pamphlet, "Britian Independent of Commerce". | ||||
Pinkney, William, 1764-1822.
Letter to Stephen Peter [sic] Du Ponceau, Philadelphia; | Feb. 3, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Baltimore, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Asks opinion on maritime law (ship Nereid). Not Found: 1/17/2011 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Taylor, Thomas.
An account of the going of Mr. Hardy's chronometers no. 50 and no. 51, | March 23, 1815 | 9" x 11 5/8" | ||
at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. [Greenwich], 1 p. Com.S.: Tho[ma]s Taylor. General physical description: 9" x 11 5/8" | ||||
Marshall, John, 1755-1835.
Letter to ----; | April 9, 1815 | 10x8 | ||
Richmond, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 V, University of Amsterdam Library.) Sees no repentence in his son, but hopes he will reform and graduate with his class. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Leach, William Elford, 1790-1836.
Letter to J.S. Miller, Bristol | July 25, 1815 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. add. end. To Curator of Bristol Institution. Information on specimens (insect, crabs); details on exchange. Mentions article for Encyclopedia Britannica; death of [George] Montagu; Linnean Society; Mr. Konig; Mr. Frank; Mr. Brateridge (?); Dr. Dyer; Mr. Johnson. | ||||
United States. Department of the Treasury.
Letter to E. Elmer | Aug. 25, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Printed L.S.: A.J. Dallas. 1p. and end. Instructions in re the Russian ship Ruric, on a scientific expedition. Presented by Seymour Adelman, Dec. 1951. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Oppermann, Mandrot & Co..
Oppermann, Mandrot & Co. to ----, | September 18, 1815 | 9 1/4" x 11" | ||
Paris, 2 pp. L.S., 2 pp. Pr.F. filled in by MS. Letter regarding shipping services. Of interest as showing conditions immediately after the Napoleonic wars. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 11" | ||||
Susan (ship.).
On board the ship Susan, | September 21, 1815 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[at sea], Com. Page of unexplained calculations. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to John Murray | Oct. 28, 1815 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Seeds from China. Hopes to make him a member of the Linnean Society of London. Refers to Sir Joseph Banks. | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
[Extract from the will of . . . ] | November 8, 1815 | 8" x 12" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. [Copy of] D.S. Bequest of collection of fossil bones to [Georges] Cuvier. General physical description: 8" x 12" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
[Extract from the will of . . . ] | November 8 and 9, 1815 | 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 3 pp. and endorsement. [Copy of] D.S. Bequest of designated books and manuscripts to the [American] Antiquarian Society. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
[Extract from the will of . . . ] | November 9, 1815 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
New York, 2 pp. and endorsement. Regarding bequest of certain of his manuscript and printed works to the American Philosophical Society. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
[Extract from the will of . . . ] | November 11, 1815 | 6 3/8" x 8" | ||
New York, 1 p. and endorsement. D. Bequest of an old and rare folio volume on agriculture to Mathew Carey. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 8" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Memorandum of . . . New York | November 11, 1815 | 8" x 12" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. Regarding places of publication of his various articles. General physical description: 8" x 12" | ||||
First Society of Unitarian Christians in the City of Philadelphia.
Extract from the minutes of the First Society of Unitarian Christians in the city of Philadelphia, | November 20, 1815 | 8" x 9 1/2" | ||
1 p. D.S.: James Taylor, Secretary. Resolutions passed in consequence of John Vaughan's letter of resignation. General physical description: 8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Memorandum relative to his scattered tracts which might be republished | November 21, 1815 | 8" x 12 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 8" x 12 5/8" | ||||
Humboldt, Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1767-1835.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 26, 1815 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. In French. Friendly letter. Harrison and Lyell have visited Darmstadt. | ||||
Reed, Joseph, 1772-1846.
Letter to ----; | Jan. 28, 1816 | 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 4p. Proposed purchase of the State House by the City. Mentions Mr. Peale. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | Feb. 12, 1816 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Concerning mineralogical specimens, with a report by Konig. Steam boats on the Mississippi River. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Statement of exports from Philadelphia | [Feb. 21, 1816] | |||
D. 2p. and end., "To be printed." For the years 1759-1763. | ||||
Navy Com. Office. MSL-4.
Navy Commissioner's Office to Josiah Chapman and Company, | February 27, 1816 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding the Price of canvas. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Affirmation | March 7, 1816 | 1 page(s) | ||
ADS. Small slip of paper. "Affirmed before me this 7th day of March 1816. T. Matlack, Alderman." Provenance: 1997 - 663ms. Gift of Timothy Matlack Warren, June 1997. | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Letter to W[illia]m Hamilton; | March 17, 1816 | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
St. Louis, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 Cb 2, University of Amsterdam Library.) Business. Forwards this by Mr. Jarraugh. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Tax collector.
Receipt issued to the Widow Hudson; | March 18, 1816 | 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Phila., Printed D. filled in and S: Thos. Lynch. 1p. Presented by Mrs. Stuart Farrar Smith, Aug. 1955. General physical description: 2 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Biot, Jean-Baptiste, 1774-1862.
Letter to [Sir William] Blagden, London; | March 20, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 4p.,add. In French. General scientific interest, with special emphasis on steam, Wollaston, Brewster, and transportation. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Logan, George, 1753-1821.
Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau | April 17, 1816 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Will aid the historical committee as much he can. Donates papers to the committee. Concerning James Logan. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859.
Letter to John P. Van Ness | May 7, 1816 | 1 page(s) | ||
Liverpool. Introducing Thomas Hulme, an English gentleman on a tour through the United States. Asking Van Ness to assist Hulme in obtaining local information respecting manufacturers, land, etc. Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2011-08. Donated on September 13, 2011, by John Nichols Loeb in memory of his parents, Robert Frederick Loeb and Emily Guild Nichols Loeb. | ||||
Massachusetts Historical Society.
Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau, Philadelphia | May 15, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Boston, [received] Printed D.S.: Joseph McKean. 3p.and add., end. Statement of the work and objectives of the institution. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Barton, William P. C. (William Paul Crillon), 1786-1856.
Letter to C[hristian] H[endrik] Persoon, Paris | June 6, 1816 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) Forwards diploma for Philadelphia Linnean Society. University of Pennsylvania is to establish a botanical garden. Forwards own publication. Refer to B.S.Barton. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Robert Kerr Douglas, Isle of Wight | June 18, 1816 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Soho Square, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Cannot agree with his essay, but suggests it be printed and presented to the public. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818.
Letter to Dr. Samuel Latham Mitchill, New York; | June 27, 1816 | |||
Philadelphia. A.L.S. 3p. add. end. Child's illness. Missed Count Regnaud in Phila. Prais for Literary and Philos. Soc. of N.Y. Mentions Correa, LeSoeur and McLure. Mentions collecting documents and APS publications. Also mentions Dr. Drake. | ||||
Concerning proposal of William Lewis that a history of Philadelphia be written while materials are to be had | June, 1816 | |||
D. 1p. Gives provenance of some papers. | ||||
Gerville, Charles Alexis Adrien du Hérissier de, 1769-1853.
Letter to [James] Sowerby, London; | July 4, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Valognes, A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Concerning lists of fossils. Collection of dried plants. Refers to Holloway. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to [James Sowerby] | July 7, 1816 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Norwich, A.L.S. 3p.and penciled reply of 1p. Directions for publications concerning botany. Necessity for plates not being reversed. Friendly letter. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Bank of the United States.
Receipt to Abraham Yost for payment on 16 shares; | July 23, 1816 | |||
Philadelphia. Xerox of Printed D. filled in ms.S.: Stephen Girard, et al. 1p and end. From original in possesion of Morris Duane; 1976 | ||||
Hauy, Rene, 1743-1822.
Letter to "Monsieur", Paris; | Aug. 3, 1816 | |||
A.L.S. 2p., end. Thanks for minerological specimens. His public course on minerology, how he preserves flowers, further exchanges with Massachusettes and USA. | ||||
Hall, John E. (John Elihu), 1783-1829.
Letter to Royal[l] Tyler, Brattleboro, Vt.; | Aug. 9, 1816 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning a publication in honor of Dennie. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Circular ... for a school house. | Oct. 1, 1816 | |||
1p. and endorsement. A circular for the purpose of raising funds for a school house West of the Schuylkill River, Philadelphia. | ||||
Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.
Circular of the . . .Philadelphia, | November 13, 1816 | 8 1/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. Pr.D.S.: Richard Peters, Roberts Vaux. Asking for information concerning the effects of weather on vegetation in 1816. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Rose, Robert H. (Robert Hutchinson), 1776-1842.
Rob[er]t H. Rose to ----, | November 24, 1816 | 8 1/8" x 13" | ||
Silver Lake, Susquehanna County, 4 pp. and endorsement. L. Copy. Description of land and opportunities for settlement in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 13" | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to John Murray | Nov. 28, 1816 | |||
Norwich. A.L.S. 1p and add. Identifying a plant (Asclepias Syriaca) for Murray. Comments on American tales of the plant. | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1743-1828.
Letter to John Adlum, George Town | December 4, 1816 | |||
Belmont, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. and add. Cultivation of mangel wurtzel and other plants. Presented by Mr. Norman B. Wilkinson, from original in Adlum papers, Estate of Mrs. Mary A. Godcharles, Pa.Hist. Com., March 1954. | ||||
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Letter to Nicholas Biddle; | Dec. 6, 1816 | |||
Photostat of A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning the copyright on the Lewis and Clark publications. Presented by Mr.& Mrs.D.F.Hyde; March 12, 1959. | ||||
Joseph Bonaparte, King of Spain, 1768-1844.
Letter to Mr. Derry, New York | Dec. 22, 1816 | |||
Point Breeze. A.L.S. 1p in French. Voices friendliest sentiments and will send him a keepsake. | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Letter to the Dean of Hereford, Hereford | Jan. 3, 1817 | |||
Slough near Colnbrook, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Suggests that an achromatic refracting telescope made by Dollond is sufficient to view the ring and satellites of Saturn as well as the belts and satellites of Jupieter. Also notes the best time to see these astronomical phenomena. | ||||
Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872.
Petition to the Select Council of Philadelphia, | Jan. 8, 1817 | |||
praying that the stand for the hackney-coaches be removed from the front of Philosophical Hall; Photo. of A.D.S. 1p. (from original in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.) Presented by W.J.Bell, Jr.; May 1964. | ||||
Marum, M. van (Martinus), 1750-1837.
Letter to Baron Krayenhoff; | Jan. 29, 1817 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Haarlem, Photo.of A.L.S. 3p. In Dutch. (from original in the Natural History Museum, University of Groningen.) General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Vaurin,.
Mémoire éxplicative des productions minéralogique des environs de Paris; | Feb. 3, 1817 | 13-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
D.S. 4p.,end."from D.B.Warden" In French. When found in 1959, this item was mounted in scrapbook kept by J.Vaughan. For other material in scrapbook, see: T.P.Smith. List of minerals...;June-Nov. 1800 [1801]. General physical description: 13-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Philadelphia. Committee of Superintendence for the Relief of the Poor.
The committee of superintendence to Caspar Wister, | February 21, 1817 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. Pr.D.S.: William Tilghman, Roberts Vaux. Circular regarding the causes of poverty in Philadelphia and vicinity. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829.
Letter to Simon Snyder | March 11, 1817 | 1 page(s) | ||
Philadelphia. ALS to Governor Snyder of Pennsylvania regarding necessary protocol in accepting appointment of Prothonotory to District Court of Philadelphia. Provenance: 1997 - 663ms. Gift of Timothy Matlack Warren, June 1997. | ||||
Horne, Elias.
Elias Horne to James Ferguson, | March 12, 1817 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
Charleston, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Relative healthfulness of Charleston and Philadelphia. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Meteorological observations, Cambridge, [Mass.], March--, 1817..
Mereorological Observations. | March, 1817 | 4 1/2" x 13" | ||
1 p. Pr.Com. "State of the Thermometer, at a tenament of Mr. James Reed, near the Brattle House, Cambridge. . ." General physical description: 4 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Meteorological observations, | April, 1817 | 2 1/2" x 11 1/8" | ||
Cambridge, [Mass.], 1 p. Pr.Com. "State of the Thermometer at a tenament of Mr. James Reed, near the Brattle House, Cambridge." General physical description: 2 1/2" x 11 1/8" | ||||
Prezzi correnti di mercanzie....
Prezzi correnti di mercanzie in portofranco di Genova... | May 3, 1817 | 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
2 pp. Pr.D. (In Italian.) General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Sommerville, Mary.
Letter to Professor [William] Wallace; | May 8, [1817-1818?] | |||
London, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Asks for information about weight and wind resistence to a column to used in architecture. | ||||
Lamarck, Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet de, 1744-1829.
Letter to Monsieur le Comte | May 30, 1817 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. In French. Letter to gratitude for all that le Comte has done for Lamarck. | ||||
Biot, Jean-Baptiste, 1774-1862.
Letter to [Sir Charles Blagden]; | June 1, 1817 | |||
Leith, A.L.S. 2p. In French. | ||||
Dowling, James, and Sons.
Price current. | June 6, 1817 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Imports. Exports. Bordeaux, 4 pp. Pr.D. Manuscript notations. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to [Charles Dietrich Eberhard König]; | June 25, 1817 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Sends bear's head. Wishes to barter it for mastodon bones, or some such. | ||||
Meteorological observations, | June, 1817 | 2 3/8" x 11 1/4" | ||
--,Cambridge, [Mass.], 1 p. Pr.Com. "State of the Thermometer, at a tenament of Mr. James Reed, near the brattle House, Cambridge . . ." General physical description: 2 3/8" x 11 1/4" | ||||
British and Foreign Bible Society.
Brief View of the British and Foreign Bible Society | July 16, 1817 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||
London, 4 pp. Pr.D. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" | ||||
Tompkins, C..
C. Tompkins to John Richards and Company, | August 4, 1817 | 7 1/4" x 12" | ||
Richmond, 2 pp. A.L.S. Giving prices of timber and boards. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823.
Letter to the Chev. Cuvier; | Aug. 9, 1817 | 9 3/4" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Bison. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Torrey, John, 1796-1873.
Letter to Amos Eaton, Northampton, Mass.; | Nov. 1, 1817 | 7-3/4x6 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning a work on botany. Refers to LeConte's collection,and comments on Mitchill, and the Pursh collection. Not Found: 1/17/2011 General physical description: 7-3/4x6 | ||||
Watson, Elkanah, 1758-1842.
Letter to Charles M. Watson, Montreal; | Dec. 24, 1817 | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
Albany, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Fatherly advice; quotes B. Franklin's saying "a cat with gloves on will never catch mice." FILM54-66 FRAME135 General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
Account of the territory taken possession of by the Portuguese N.E. of River Plate, | 1817 | 8 1/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
by J[oel] R. Poinsett. ----, 5 pp. and endorsement. Com. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 9 13/16" Access digital object: | ||||
Cuvier, Frédéric, 1773-1838.
Letter to M. Rougé, de maire de Longpont; | Jan. 9, 1818 | 9" x 7" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 3p. and add. In French. Relative to M. Harmand (?) former instructor at Bretigny. General physical description: 9" x 7" | ||||
Note of the principle articles of American produce imported into Liverpool in 1817... | Jan. 10, 1818 | |||
1p. Pr.D.S. with an estimate of the average value, free of duty. | ||||
Bensell, George, 1756-1827.
The ways of heaven are dark & intricate; | Jan. 23, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
D. 1p. Poem about Caspar Wistar. Presented by Miss Sarah Madeline Hodge, 1949. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829.
Letter to Daniel Moore | Jan. 29, 1818 | |||
A.L.S. 1p., end. Believes it would be descending from Davy's station if he prosecuted the author or publisher of certain newspapers because of the way in which they discussed his discovery of the safety lamp. | ||||
Vaux, Roberts, 1786-1836.
Letter to James Rush; | Feb. 13, 1818 | 8" x 10" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Comments on Benjamin Rush's last official act as president of the Pennsylvania society for promoting the abolition of slavery. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
American Philosophical Society. Historical & Literary Committee.
Receipt to Nicholas Biddle for Lewis and Clark manuscripts; | April 8, 1818 | |||
Photostat of D.S. : Jo[h]n Vaughan. 1p. and end. (from original in Missouri historical society.) Presented by the Missouri historical society. | ||||
Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864.
Letter to [Parker] Cleaveland, Bruswick, Maine | June 19, 1818 | |||
Phila. A.L.S. 3p. add. end. Explains why ended editorship of journal (possibly Emporium of Arts and Sciences); mentions Silliman's publication. Commends Cleaveland for recent work in mineralogy, which he feels will promote interest in study of mineralogy. Mentions Berzelius' discovery of a new alkali. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to John Ardagh | June 24, 1818 | 6-3/4x4-1/4 | ||
L. 2p. Copy, in pencil. Concerning a Sea-serpent. General physical description: 6-3/4x4-1/4 | ||||
Booth, F..
Letter to [Sir Joseph Banks] | June 26, 1818 | |||
A.Dr. of L.S. On same sheet with letter from Banks to Booth, June 24, 1818. Sea serpent. | ||||
Morse.
Address: W. W. Woodward, Phila.; | July, 1818 | |||
A.D. 1p., end. Fragment. Located in Library; July 26, 1974. | ||||
McCahan, John, 1780-1857.
Letter to Isaac Ward; | Oct. 13, 1818 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Huntington, Facs.of A.L.S. 1p. Recommends Joseph Saxton for position as watchmaker. Presented by Arthur H. Frazier, frb. 1967. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to John Murray | Oct. 15, 1818 | |||
Norwich. A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Thanks for dedication in Murry's book. Smith'sBotany lectures at Institute at Liverpool. East Indian seeds. | ||||
Volney, C.-F. (Constantin-François), 1757-1820.
Letter to ----; | Nov. 28, 1818 | 7 1/4" x 9" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. In French. Concerning the translation of "The ruins" into Arabaic. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Philadelphia. Auditor-general.
Statement of receipts and expenditures by the master warden of the port of Philadelphia. . . | December 15, 1818 | 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||
1807-1813, [Philadelphia], 3 pp. and endorsement. D.S.: Geo[rge] Bryan, Auditor General. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Josiah, James.
James Josiah to Benjamin R. Morgan, | January 18, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding expenses at Glouster Point. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to John Nichols | Jan. 22, 1819 | 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||
Norwich, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Asks for advice in the publication of the correspondence of Linnaeus. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Wollaston, William Hyde, 1766-1828.
Letter to Sir James Ross | Feb. 27, 1819 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. An analysis of mineral samples brought back from Ross' expedition about the "Isabella"(?). | ||||
Barrett, B..
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks, London; | April 16, 1819 | |||
Zealand. A.L.S. 3p. add., end. Thanks for attention to essay on measurement of periphery. Further comments and calculations on same. | ||||
United States. Declaration of independence.
Facsimilies of the signatures; | April 19, 1819 | 13-1/4x10 | ||
Broadside. 1p. "I CERTIFY that... I have compared all the Signatures with those of the original and have found them EXACT IMITATIONS. John Quincy Adams." Engraved by J.W.Allen: ornaments by A.H. Wray and engraved by E.M.McCabe. General physical description: 13-1/4x10 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to Chandler Robbins | June 11, 1819 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p. Is too weak to visit, but would like for him to visit. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Schaeffer, F. C. (Frederick Christian), 1792-1831.
Frederick Christian Schaeffer to Peter S. DuPonceau, | July 17, 1819 | 7 7/8" x 10"; B D92p | ||
New York, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Tour of Baron von Salis in Germany and Austria. Incorrect information about America widespread in those countries. FILM403 FRAME154 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Binney, Horace, 1780-1875.
[Papers pertaining to the case of John Holbrook et al vs. James Prince]; | July-Dec., 1819 | |||
D. 8 items (14 leaves). Various sizes. Contents: Boston court of common pleas to H.Binney and A.Dawson; Dec. 6, 1819; John Holbrook et al vs James Price; Oct. 1819; Depositions of witnesses (taken by H.Binney and A.Dawson), signed: John Steel; B.Cannonge; William Page; Silas E. Weir; Fred[eric]k Brock; Rob[ert] A. Patton; Letter from W.C.Coolidge to William Page; Sept.17,1819; Letter from James S.Colburn to William Page; Sept.7,1819; Letter from William Page to W.C.Coolidge; Sept. 22, 1819; Account of J.S.Colburn with Peter Graham; July 29, 1819; and Account of J.S.Colburn with George Nugent; July 30, 1819. | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Letter to Parker Cleaveland, Bowdoin college; | Aug. 2, 1819 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 4p.,add.,end. Concerning mineralogical specimens found in the U.S. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Logan, Deborah Norris, 1761-1839.
Letter to Peter S. DuPonceau, Philadelphia; | Oct. 10, 1819 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Stenton, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning Logan-Penn correspondence. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Correia da Serra, José Francisco, 1750-1823.
Joseph Correa de Serra to J(oel) R. Poinset(t), | October 20, 1819 | 7 3/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Regarding candidacy of (Thomas) Cooper for professorship of chemistry at South Carolina College. Copy of letter printed in A.P.S. Trans. n.s., v.45, part 2, p.172. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 8" Access digital object: | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
Letter to Sir Joseph Banks; | Jan. 10, 1820 | 8" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Sends various writings including an article which gives additional light on the Franklin-Hutchinson letters. FILM54-61 FRAME217 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Letter to J.P. Todd; | Jan. 11, 1820 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Has the medal been delivered to Col. Taylor? General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Marshall, Humphrey, 1760-1841.
Agreement with William Clark pertaining to certain lands; | Jan. 20, 1820 | |||
Copy of D. 5p. (transcribed in letter from Marshall to John and Thomas Maitland, Feb. 2,1820) Mentions George Rogers Clark, William Croghan, Levi Hollingsworth and others. | ||||
Clark, William.
Survey of land in the County of Lincoln on the Ohio | January 20, 1820 | 1 map, 30.5 x 27.3 cm | ||
Annotated: "Surveyed for land for Brigadier General Clark 37,000 Acres of Land by virtue of 25 Treasury Warrants." The land was near the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers. | ||||
Marshall, Humphrey, 1760-1841.
Letter to John and Thomas Maitland; | Feb. 2, 1820 | 10" x 8" | ||
Frankfort, ky., Copy of L. 1p. and end. Regarding agreement, Jan. 20,1820, with Gen. William Clark in re certain lands; transcribes agreement - 5p. With this are miscellaneous notes and a survey of land owned by George Rogers Clark, with whom Marshall also had an agreement - 3 pieces. Presented by the Athenaeum of Philadelphia, June 1957. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Letter to [J.] Payne Tod[d], Montpelier, Va.; | March 24, 1820 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Thanks for delivery of medal to Col. Taylor. Concerning medals of the American Revolution and the destruction of the dies. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
De Saussure, Henry William, 1763-1839.
Henry W. DeSaussure to Robert Patterson, | April 22, 1820 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Columbia, S.C., 4pp. and address. A.L.S. Also unsigned draft reply. Inquires respecting Mr. Nulty as a possible candidate for professorship of mathematics at South Carolina College. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Letter to Amos Eaton; | April 24, 1820 | 9 3/4" x 8" | ||
Brunswick, Maine, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges printed sheets of some work. Is preparing a second edition of his work. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich, 1752-1840.
Letter to Julius Hering; | April 30, 1820 | 10" x 8" | ||
Gôttingen, A.L.S. 1p. and add. In German. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Alexander, Ashton, 1772-1855.
Letter to Philip R. Fendall | June 26, 1820 | 1 page(s) | ||
ALS. 1 p. From Ashton Alexander discussing the coonfinement of Frank Lee, uncle of Richard Henry Lee, Jr, nephew of the signer, for a mental breadkdown. Dr. Ashton believes he would improve if taken from the hospital and sent to his home to his family. Subject(s): Medicine -- United States -- 19th century. | ||||
Dollond, Peter.
Memoir copied from Gentleman's Magazine, | July, 1820 | |||
D. 1p. Includes autograph of Peter Dollond, Aged 88; 1819. | ||||
Berzelius, Jöns Jakob, Friherre, 1779-1848.
Letter to [Claude Louis Berthollet]; | Dec. 10, 1820 | |||
Stockholm, A.L.S. 4p.,end. In French. Refers to Blagden, Blake, Dulong, Ampere, Gay-Lussac, Arago, Lalande; concerning scientific subjects, such as nickle, magnetism and electricity. | ||||
Webster, Thomas, 1773-1844.
Letter to [William ?] Vaughan; | 1820 | 8" x 5" | ||
Bedford Street, Monday [ca.]. A.L. in 3d P. 2p. Exchange of publications between the Geological Society and the Society of Philadelphia. General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to John Parke; | [1820] | |||
Rome, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Wishes his chemical apparatus and some books cleared through customs. | ||||
Account of steam boat, its cost etc. | March 5, 1821 | |||
1p. and endorsement. A.D.S: Christopher Bennett. Estimate of price of steam boat and its engine. | ||||
[Estimate of price of boat ...] | March 12, 1821 | |||
1p. A.D.S.: Samuel Bower. Estimate of $6,000 for a 215 ton boat. | ||||
Smith, Robert Hobart, 1792-1858.
Letter to W[illia]m Meredith; | May 16, 1821 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning lease to Peale Museum. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Symmes, John Cleves, 1780-1829.
Letter to "Geologists"; | Aug. 1, 1821 | 3-3/4x6-1/4 | ||
Newport, A.L.S. Draft. 1p.and end. Asks the geologists to declare either for or against his theory of the hollow earth. General physical description: 3-3/4x6-1/4 | ||||
Destutt de Tracy, Antoine Louis Claude, comte, 1754-1836.
Letter to M. [Marie Henri] Beyle,Paris; | Sept. 25, 1821 | 7 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. In French. Speaks of Beyle's L'Amour; mentions M. Compagnoni, the Italian translator. ----Transcription by Dr. Chinard. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 6 1/4" | ||||
Schulz, Theodor.
Letter to Peter S. Du Ponceau, Philadelphia | Sept. 25, 1821 | Photocopy of A.L.S., 3 pages | ||
Regarding men's and women's speech in the Arawak (Lokono) language. Location of originals: Original at the College of Physicians, Philadelphia. | ||||
Destutt de Tracy, Antoine Louis Claude, comte, 1754-1836.
Letter to [Marie Henri Beyle] ; | Oct. 10, 1821 | 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. 3p. and end. in Beyle's hand. In French. Beyle's De L'amour. Sends letter to Defendente Sacchi. ---- Transcription by Dr. Chinard. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850.
Letter to John Le Conte; | Oct. 26, 1821 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Authorizes him to explore Georgia at his own expense. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Davis, John, 1761-1847.
Address delivered by John Davis . . . before the members of the Agricultural Society of Maine, | October 31, 1821 | 15 1/4" x 19 1/2" | ||
at their annual meeting, Hallowell, 1 p., marginal notes and endorsements. Pr.D. General physical description: 15 1/4" x 19 1/2" | ||||
Delaplaine, Joseph, 1777-1824.
Letter to William Meredith; | Dec. 13, 1821 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning C.W.Peale and the moving of the Museum. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Schweinitz, Lewis David von, 1780-1834.
Attempt of a Monography of the American Species of the Linnean Genus Viola; | 1821 | |||
Salem, North Carolina; A.D.S. 3p. | ||||
Swainson, William, 1789-1855.
Letter to [Joseph Goodall], Eton; | March 1, 1822 | 9x7 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning British conchology. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Seybert, Adam, 1773-1825.
Letter to Samuel Parkes, London; | April 4, 1822 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Delivered books to Ord for the academy of natural sciences, as requested. State of his health and business in Philadelphia Parkes is member of the APS. Concerning minerals and their study. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Miller, Hosea C..
Letter to M. Carey, Phila.; | June 4, [1822] | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S.on broadside: proposals for republication of Willich's Lectures... 1p. (from original in Lea & Febiger Collection, Historical Society of Penna.) Wishes to reprint Willich, and would like to sell some copies. Has asked Jefferson if he might dedicate it to the A.P.S. General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Ingersoll, Jared, 1749-1822.
Will; | Oct. 17, 1822 | 10" x 8", 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
D. 1p. and end. ca. Att: Dec. 30, 1822. ---- Certification of above document, by J.R. Ingersoll; Dec. 30, 1822. A.D.S. 1p. ---- Inventory. D.S: Elizabeth Ingersoll;, executrix. 1p. 10" x 8" Deposited by the Register of Wills Office, Phila., Dec. 10, 1954 - restricted cf. terms of use, Legal folder. Film 895.3 Frame FILM 895.3 FRAME General physical description: 10" x 8", 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Bowdon, Temple.
Arabic manuscript; | 1822 | 16-3/4x11 | ||
ca. D. 1p.and end.: "Given me at Paris 1822 by Sir Sidney Smith." General physical description: 16-3/4x11 Access digital object: | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Letter to Jesse Buel, Albany; | Feb. 1, 1823 | 12-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Cites his qualifications for post as acting professor of natural history and agriculture. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to John Wilson Croker; | March 25, 1823 | |||
Dublin, A.L.S. 1p. Asks Croker to "procure the insertion of a review in the Quarterly [Review]" of Lardner's recent mathematical work. Mentions the Edinburgh Review and B. Lloyd. | ||||
Rose, Robert H. (Robert Hutchinson), 1776-1842.
R[obert] H. Rose to R. M. Patterson, | May 19, 1823 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Silver Lake, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Experiments upon temperature of water in Silver Lake. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Inventoryof the estate of William Temple Franklin; | June 14, 1832 | |||
Typed D. 11 leaves. Notarized copy. In French. Presented by James Nolan; April 18, 1966. | ||||
Boyer, Jean Pierre, 1776-1850.
Letter to General de Division Magny; | July 21, 1823 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. In French. Enclosed originally in: Gideon H. Hollister to Hamilton Fish; April 5, 1869. Presented by the Estate of Warwick Potter; 4/26/73. | ||||
Larned, Lucy Watson.
Letter to Charles M. Watson, New York; | Sept. 20, 1823 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Pittsfield, A.L. 3p.and add.,end. Mutilated. Wishes his approval of her marriage to B.F.Larned. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
Letter to the Reviewer of the Phrenological Transactions in the Edinburgh Literary Gazette; | Oct. 20, 1823 | |||
Edinburgh. A.L.S. 4p., ad. Concerning phrenologists and phrenology. | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
Letter to the Editor of the Edinburgh Literary Gazette; | Nov. 3, 1823 | |||
A. L. in 3rd P. 2p. and add. Will not enter into controversy over phrenology in the Gazette. | ||||
Elliott, Stephen, 1771-1830.
Letter to J[oel] R[oberts] Poinsett; | Nov. 10, 1823 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Is glad his health is improved. Concerning the exhibition and the County de Survilliers noted picture. Concerning a museum of natural history. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Smith, James Edward, Sir, 1759-1828.
Letter to [James de Carle Sowerby] | Nov. 17, 1823 | 9-1/4x4-1/4 | ||
Norwich, A.L.S. 2p. Returns prints and comments on them. Keeps some for further study. Remarks on botany. General physical description: 9-1/4x4-1/4 | ||||
Vanuxem, Lardner, 1792-1848.
Letter to ----; | Nov. 19, 1823 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Columbia, S.C., A.L.S. 2p. Lists minerals for him to use in a forthcoming publication. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Kirby, William, 1759-1850.
Letter to Edward Wedlake Brayley, London; | Dec. 15, 1823 | |||
Coddenham. A.L.S. 2p. add. Discusses supposed aerolithe found in Coddenham; has interviewed townspeople and "unhealthy youth" who discovered it. Similar spherical stone in Bonn Museum. Enclosed: signed autograph religious verse. | ||||
Tredgold, Thomas, 1788-1829.
Letter to Richard Phillips; | Dec. 19, 1823 | |||
Lisson Grove. A.L.S. 2p. add. Asks for notice of his new edition of Esay on Iron to be inserted in Annals (of Philosophy). Makes suggestion for corrections in previously published calculations regarding the expansion of air. Mentions Brande, Dr. Henry. | ||||
Scott, William.
Letter to Bryan Donkin, London; | December 31, 1823 | |||
Edinburgh, L.S. 2p., add. Discusses phrenology and the early success of the Phrenological Society of Edinburgh. Speaks of the Society's need of skulls of different nations in order to undertake comparative studies. Asks Donkin's aid in this endeavor. Mentions Combe. See Oversize. | ||||
Palabras.
Palabras de la lengua Darien ó Cunacuna,... | 1823 | 6" x 8 5/16" | ||
Bogota, ----, 8 pp. Com. Spanish-Darien Indian vocabulary. General physical description: 6" x 8 5/16" | ||||
Hall, James.
Family record; | 1823-1966 | |||
D. 4p.,with t.p.of Bible. Presented by Mrs. Lyle L. Jenne; 1970. | ||||
Humboldt, Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1767-1835.
Letter to ----; | Jan. 30, 1824 | 10x8-1/4 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S. 3p. In German. General physical description: 10x8-1/4 | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to Prof. [Parker] Cleaveland | Feb. 16, 1824 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Hallowell, A.L.S. 4p., add. Astronomical negotiations. Is applying to his brother, John, for aid in finding suitable person to act as French and Spanish master [at Bowdoin ?]. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Troup, Robert, 1757-1832.
Letter to Elkanah Watson; | Feb. 18, 1824 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Concerning a meeting of the board of regents and his ill health. His Revolutionary War service. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Hawkins, Joseph.
Instructions. Steam engine without a boiler, | March 10, 1824 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. Pr.D. Includes a certificate signed by James J. Rush and twenty-six others. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Watson, John F. (John Fanning), 1779-1860.
Letter to Wm. Whitesides; | June 14, 1824 | 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Relative to a property in Germantown. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Weaver, Thomas, 1773-1855.
Letter to Henry Thomas de la Beche | June, 1824 | |||
Tatworth. A.L.S. 2p. Sends collections of fossil specimens, some containing shells, care of J.S. Miller of Bristol Institution. | ||||
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Letter to C. Birnie, Tarreytown, Md.; | Aug. 28, 1824 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning the tariff. Sends copy of his address to the Philadelphia society for promoting agriculture. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Froriep, Ludwig Friedrich von, 1779-1847.
Letter to Dr. [Nathaniel] Chapman, Philadelphia; | Aug., 1824 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Weimar,Saxony, A.L.S. 1p. Presented Notizen aus dem Gebiete der Natur-und Heilkunde...and wishes to exchange it for Philadelphia Journal of the medical and physical sciences. For volume, see: 505:N84,nos. 7-11. General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884.
Letter to [Joseph Goodall; | Sept. 5, 1824 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
]. A.L.S. 2p.,end. Concerning shells. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Mumford, Gurdon Saltonstall, 1764-1831.
Letter to Bois Martin; | Sept. 27, 1824 | |||
New York, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. Lived with Dr. Franklin for two years during the Revolution. Desires information about the Marquis De la Fayette. Presented by Gilbert Chinard, June1947; from original in Dubois Martin papers in Maryland historical society. FILM54-65 FRAME 122 | ||||
Des Moulin, Charles..
Letter to Marcel de Serres, Montpellier; | 30 October, 1824 | |||
Bordeaux, ALS 2p.add. In French. About Pecten maximum. Regards to M. Delile and M. Cambenider(?). | ||||
Ingham, Samuel D. (Samuel Delucenna), 1779-1860.
Letter to M[athew] Carey; | Nov. 15, 1824 | 8x7 | ||
New Hope, Penna., A.L.S. 1p. Agrees to become a member for a society for the promotion of internal improvement. General physical description: 8x7 | ||||
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Letter to C. Birnie, Tarreytown, Md.; | Dec. 14, 1824 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning the need for a higher tariff General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Philadelphia Bar Association.
Letter to General Lafayette; | [1824] | |||
L.S.: Peter S. DuPonceau. 1p. Expression of gratitude of Lafayette's contribution to America's freedom and independence. Includes 10 prints of Lafayette, 2 prints of DuPonceau, an article on Lafayette, and an article on the testimonial letter. Only letter found: 1/18/2011 Access digital object: | ||||
Peters, Richard, 1743-1828.
Letter to A. Hepburn | February 15, 1825 | |||
A.L. 1p. | ||||
Bonaparte, Charles Lucian, 1803-1857.
Letter to ----; | April 24, 1825 | 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Introduces the bearer, Mr. Poole, publisher of a work on natural history. Natural history. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Stewart, Helen Darcy.
Letter to Philip Tidyman, | May 6, 1825 | 7 1/4 x 8 15/16 | ||
Edinburgh, ALS 4p. add. and end. Sends portrait of Mr. [Dugald] Stewart, executed by Sir Henry Raeburn, to the APS. (Prev. cataloged in APS Archives) General physical description: 7 1/4 x 8 15/16 | ||||
Gilbert, Davies, 1767-1839.
Davies Gilbert to William Vaughan, | May 9, 1825 | 8" x 9 15/16" | ||
[London], 1 p., address and endorsement. Copy of L. In handwriting of William Vaughan. Concerning weights and measures. Enclosed in: William Vaughan to John [Vaughan], May 18, 1825. General physical description: 8" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Churchman, J. (Joseph), 1767-1837.
Letter to Gen. LaFayette; | Aug. 6, 1825 | 9 3/4" x 8" | ||
Frankford near Phila., A.L.S. 7p. and add. Entreats Lafayette to speak out against intemperance and slavery. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 8" Access digital object: | ||||
Gilpin, Henry D. (Henry Dilworth), 1801-1860.
Letter to Mathew Carey, Philadelphia; | Aug. 23, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 5p.and add.,end. Concerning the utility of canals and the desirability of building them in Pennsylvania. Mentions the Erie canal and canals in England. FILM403 FRAME176 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
Letter to Baron de Zach; | Nov. 24, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
New York, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. (from original in Diederich Collection, 138 Cs, University of Amsterdam Library.) Forwards publication on pyrometers. Has been running boundary of the U.S. Refers to APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Letter to Thomas Meredith; | Nov. 25, 1825 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Thanks for his praise. Concerning reports of canals. Gives price of Maclure's geology. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bancroft, Aaron, 1755-1839.
A[aron] Bancroft to Rev. Mr. [William H.] Furness, | November 26, 1825 | 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||
Worcester, (Mass.), 1 p. A.L.S. Introducing the Hon. John Davis. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Rennell, James, 1742-1830.
Letter to James [Rennell] | Feb. 1, 2, 1826 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. Friendly letter. Refers to a book which he illustrated with maps. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
García, Manuel, 1775-1832.
Letter to Prince Charles Bonaparte | Feb. 5, 1826 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
L.S. 3p.and add. In French. States date he can visit Philadelphia for a concert and cites price. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Baldwin, Loammi, 1780-1838.
Letter to Henry A[lexander] S. Dearborn, Boston; | May 12, 1826 | 10x8 | ||
Harrisburg, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning the work on the Union Canal. Concerning Strickland. Concerning the area around Harrisburg. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Letter to ---- | May 29, 1826 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Encloses letters and asks that they be forwarded, with Indian linguistic material, to E.Lincoln, J.Pickering, P.S.Du Ponceau, S.Wood and "Rochelle" [Roux de Rochelle]. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Letter to James Malenfant | June 1, 1826 | 2 page(s) | ||
Baltimore. Letter sent in care to Peter Du Ponceau. Discusses Indian vocabularies sent to Peter Du Ponceau for his use, and a few sent to Malenfant, that Gallatin wishes to be returned to him when he passes through Philadelphia on July 8. Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2012-02. Purchased April 2012 with funds from the Friends of the APS Library. | ||||
Perceval, A. M..
A. M. Perceval to ----, | June 14, 1826 | 4 1/4" x 7 1/8" | ||
Spruce Wood, 4 pp. A.L.S. Difficulties caused by absence from home. Enjoyed Philadelphia but does not intend to revisit it. General physical description: 4 1/4" x 7 1/8" | ||||
Institut de France. Academie des inscriptions et belle-lettres.
Letter to the Marquis [Francois Barbe-] Marbois; | Aug. 23, 1826 | |||
Paris. Xerox of L.S.: Daoier. 2p. and end. In French. On the death of Jefferson, learned from a letter of DPonceau. | ||||
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to the President of the United States, | November 4, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. Dr.D. Signed: Rob[ert] Ralston. Memorial concerning seizure of brig Delight at Sisal, Mexico. Difficulties caused by Mexican laws. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 5/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Lindsley, Philip, 1786-1855.
Letter to Richard Rush, Washington; | Nov. 25, 1826 | |||
Nashville, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Customs is detaining philosophical instruments ordered for the use of Cumberland College and he wishes them released, tax free. | ||||
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
The Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, | December 8, 1826 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 3pp. and address. Dr. D. Draft of petition with regard to the construction of a breakwater at the capes of the Delaware. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to Thomas Cadell, London; | Dec. 16, 1826 | |||
A.L.S. 3p.and add., Publishers and the publication of the Journal of Science. | ||||
Stewart, Alexander, Jr..
Alex[ander] Stewart, jr., | December 24, 1826 | 8" x 13" | ||
to John Wurts, Philadelphia, 2 pp. L. Copy. Regarding shipping disasters in Delaware Bay. General physical description: 8" x 13" | ||||
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce to the Senate and House of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, | March 6, 1827 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. Dr. D. Signed: Robert Ralston. Memorial against bill for regulation of pilots and pilotage. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
College of Physicians of Philadelphia.
Certificate of membership issued to George B. Wood; | April 10, 1827 | 16" x 12" | ||
Philadelphia, Parchment D.S. by officers. 1p. In Latin. Seal. (see G.B.Wood. Certificates . . .; no.6.) Not Found: 1/18/2011 General physical description: 16" x 12" | ||||
Anderson, Espy Lyon, 1810-1866.
Surveying book | April 12, 1827 | |||
A.D. 36p. (8 blank) Lacks front cover. Example book of student from Bedford, PA. How to calculate heights, distance, area, etc. Exercises in geometry and trigonometry. | ||||
Swainson, William, 1789-1855.
Letter to [Joseph] Goodall, Eton; | July 18, 1827 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 4p.,add.,end. Concerning shells and birds. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859.
Letter to W. H. Wells; | Aug. 2, 1827 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning appointments due to patronage. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Brown, Robert, 1773-1858.
Letter to Richard Morris | Sept. 13, 1827 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. end. Herb Collection of Lady Chrichton contains few medicinal plants; not employed by natives (South Amer.) as medicine. Number of duplicates not sufficient to present to Linnean Soc. Mentions Mr. Frost. | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Letter to Dr. J[ames] Thacher; | Oct. 10, 1827 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Pertains to a copper plate of [Benjamin] Rush's portrait [by Sully]. Not Found: 1/18/2011 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to [Dionysius] Lardner, London; | Oct. 12, 1827 | |||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning writing science for popular consumption, cites his work on optics. Asks for contributions. | ||||
Sowerby, James de Carle, 1787-1871.
Letter to [William Crawford] Williamson, Scarborough; | Nov. 9, 1827 | |||
Lambeth, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning fossils. | ||||
Say, Thomas, 1787-1834.
Letter to Jacob Gilliams, Phila; | Dec. 27, 1827 - Jan. 3, 1828 | 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||
New Orleans, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Growth and description of New Orleans since visit in 1819. Science. Mentions Maclure, Rafinesque, Speakman, Miss Wright; A.P.S. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" | ||||
Gråberg, Jacob, 1776-1847.
Du dialecte arabe du Mogh'rib-el-aksa. | April 10, 1828 | 8 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Tripoli, 12 pp. and endorsement. A.Com.S. (In French.) General physical description: 8 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883.
Letter to W[illia]m T. Brande; | June 13, 1828 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Wishes to borrow air pumps,for an experiment, from the Royal Institution. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to [Dionysius] Lardner, London; | June 21, 1828 | |||
S.L.S. 3p.and add. Asks for an article on trigonometry. Thanks for his book on steam engines. Can answer a question, if he still wants it answere. | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
Letter to J. C. Holland, Manchester; | June 27, 1828 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. end. Thoughts of education on phrenology. Comments on Spurzheim's work on the subject. | ||||
Girard, Stephen--Estate, 1750-1831.
Letter to Alex[ander] Taylor, Alexandria, [Virginia] | June 29, 1828 | |||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p.and add. Instructions to Taylor, Captain of the Helvetius, to go to Amsterdam. Presented by Penna. Masons; June 29, 1971. | ||||
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859.
Letter to Coronel [sic] William Duane, Philadelphia; | Aug. 21, 1828 | |||
Caracas, Photo.of copy of L. 2p. Asks for almanacs for 1829. Concerning South America. Old Call Number: B H88. 1 Not Found: 1/18/2011 | ||||
Coats, Thomas.
Letter to ----; | Aug. 23, 1828 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerning the acquisition of Newton's Optics. Finances. | ||||
Fitton, William Henry, 1780-1861.
Letter to J.S. Miller, Bristol Institution; | Sept. 2, 1828 | |||
London. A.L.S. 3p. Sends specimens care of Lonsdale. Is preparing paper; needs list of Blackdown fossils. | ||||
Merivale, Charles, 1808-1893.
Letter to Charles Whitley | Sept. 9, 1828 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Activities during the Long Vacation. Refers to reading Wieland and Niebuhr. | ||||
Abel, Niels Henrik, 1802-1829.
Letter to ----; | Nov. 25, 1828 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. In French. Mathematical subjects. Presented by Gerhard Munthe, University of Oslo Library; 1970. | ||||
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834.
Letter to William Lee; | Dec. 10, 1828 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
La Grange, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Estate of Mr. [Jean Augustin de ?] Pénières, former agent for Indian affairs. Has written also to Mr. Rush on the matter. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Stevenson, A..
A. Stevenson to ----, | December 10, 1828 | 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
Washington, 2 pp. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of letter. Poor health of Mrs. S[tevenson]. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Beitel, Christian Frederick, 1752-1833.
Letter to Charles J. Wister; | Dec. 18, 1828 | |||
Northumberland, A.L.S. 8p. Concerning bees. Concerning Bevan's book on bees. | ||||
Concerning Buffon, his works and family: correspondence of Humbert-Bazile with descendents of Buffon | 1828-1845 | |||
D. 57p. In French. Copies. Contains material probably used in "Buffon sa famille, ses collaborateurs, et ses familiers," by Humbert-Bazile. | ||||
Eaton, Amos, 1776-1842.
Letter to [Stephen Van Rensselaer]; | Feb. 4, 1829 | 8-3/4x7-1/4 | ||
Troy, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning education in New York. Recipient supplied by Samuel Rezneck of Rensselaer institute; June 1959. General physical description: 8-3/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Beitel, Christian Frederick, 1752-1833.
Letter to Charles J. Wister; | Feb. 13, 1829 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
B. Northampton, A.L.S. 16p. concerning Huber's work on bees, and his comments on bees. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Dillwyn, Lewis Weston, 1778-1855.
Letter to "my dear sir;" | Feb. 22, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Apologizes for delay in answering letter; Mr Forster had forgotten it for six months. Wishes to subscribe to Phillips' Geology of Yorkshire. Plans to call soon to see geological specimens. | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to Thomas Allan | March 8, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. add. | ||||
Harris, Thaddeus William, 1795-1856.
Letter to Thomas Say, New Harmony, Ind.; | March 19, 1829 | 12-3/4x8 | ||
Milton, Mass., A.L.S. 4p.,add. Forwards shells. Suggestions for his American Entomology. Entomology and sketches of insects. General physical description: 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to Benj[ami] Smith, Mountfield, Sussex; | March 26, 1829 | 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
Royal institution, A.L.S. 3p. end add. Ways in which Mr. Smith might be helpful to the Institution on his trip to America, particularly with respect to minerals. Mentions the APS. Little danger from electric fluid in flying kites. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Phillips, John.
Letter to J. S. Miller | March 31, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Thanks for list of subscribers for new book [Illustration of the Geology of Yorkshire]. Acknowledges receipt of Millers' work on Crinsidae. Lists other subscribers. Mentions Conybeare, Sedgwick, Mantell, Goodhall, Rev. B. Richardson. | ||||
Lafayette, Georges Washington Louis Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1779-1849.
Letter to [Mr. Bradford] | April 16, 1829 | 8x5 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Asks that he mail two letters for him. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Beitel, Christian Frederick, 1752-1833.
Letter to [Charles J. Wister] | April 18, 1829 | |||
Northampton, A.L.S. 7p. Concerning bees, and publications by Bevan and Huber on bees. | ||||
Vaux, Roberts, 1786-1836.
Letter to General Lafayette | April 28, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. Introduces Dr. [James A.] Washington. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec. 1936. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Wallich, Nathaniel.
Letter to Henry Thomas Colebrooke | May 6, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Relates conflict with John Crawfurd over the discover of fossils at Ava in 1826. Mention Wm. Buckland. | ||||
Chew, Benjamin, 1758-1844.
Letter to General Lafayette | May 18, 1829 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, Photostat of A.L.S. 2p. Introduces Dr. William Johnson of Germantown. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec. 1936. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
De Witt, Simeon, 1756-1834.
Letter to Horace Mack, Ithaca; | May 20, 1829 | 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Albany, A.L.S. 1p.and and.,end. Will visit Ithaca and negotiate with him over purchase of real estate. Presented by W.J. Bell,Jr.; Sept. 2,1964 General physical description: 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Sullivan, William, 1774-1839.
Letter to General Henry Dearborn | June 13, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerns a Charlestown newpaper. | ||||
Biddle, James C. (James Cornell), 1795-1838.
James C. Biddle to Joseph Roberts, | July 31, 1829 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
University of Pennsylvania, [Philadelphia], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Informs Mr. Roberts that the honorary degree of A. M. has been conferred upon him by the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery..
Account with Thomas Shipley; | Sept. 24, 1829 | |||
Photo.of D. 1p. (from glass negative formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct.1961. | ||||
Watson, Winslow C. (Winslow Cossoul), 1803-1884.
Letter to Elkanah Watson; | Sept. 27, 1829 | 13x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Family business matters. Wishes some knitted woolens. General physical description: 13x7-3/4 | ||||
United States Gazette.
Clipping from the United States Gazette, | October 15, 1829 | 2 3/8" x 7 1/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. Pr.D. Contains poem, "To Philip S. Physick, M. D." signed "S." General physical description: 2 3/8" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Vigors, Nicholas Alyward, 1785-1840.
Letter to J.S. Miller, Bristol | Nov. 12, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. add. Concerns purchase of monkey (champansee) at a fair price. Comments on delicate nature of chimpansee; care and feeding of reindeer. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to William Ritchie | Dec. 7, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Wishes to examine one of the instruments. Refers to the Royal Society. No young men in Scotland who are interested in science. | ||||
Broderip, William John, 1789-1859.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Dec. 21, 1829 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Possibly to J.S. Miller of Bristol Institution. Wishes to transfer share in the institution. Is not particular about price or choice of lawler; Taunton's choice acceptable. Gives forwarding address c are of a H[enry] Bright, M.P. | ||||
Butler, Samuel, 1774-1839.
Letter to Charles Whitley, Cambridge; | Jan. 25, 1830 | |||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Praises his achievements. | ||||
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862.
Letter to William J. Duane, Philadelphia; | Feb. 16, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 1p.,with copy of Duane's reply to him; Philadelphia, Feb. 1830. 1p. Appoints him a director of the Bank of the U.S., as requested by the President. Presented by Morris Duane; Dec. 30, 1969. Not Found: 1/18/2011 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bunker Hill Monument Association.
Committee of correspondence of the Bunker Hill monument association to the women of New England, | April 3, 1830 | 8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Boston, 2 pp. D.S. Regarding subscription for finishing the Bunker Hill monument. General physical description: 8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Institut de France. Académie des sciences morales et politiques.
Letter to John Dalton | April 12, 1830 | |||
Printed L. Filled in in ms.S.: Baron Cuvier. 1p. in French. Was elected to membership to fill the vacancy caused by Sir Humphry Davy's death. | ||||
American Philosophical Society.
Letter to Isaac Hays; | April 16, 1830 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: J.K.Kane. 1p. Notifies him of election of membership. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gratz, Simon, 1773-1839.
Deed of partition with Hyman Gratz for land, including lot on which stood the house wherein Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence; | April, 1830 | |||
Photo. of D. 1p.and end. Permission to reproduce must be obtained from Robert Carlen [APS has negative, no. 394]; May 1961. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
Ticket of admission for Robert Calhoun to lectures on chemistry by Franklin Bache; | May 5, 1830 | 3x5 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.sS.: Franklin Bache. 1p. General physical description: 3x5 | ||||
Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884.
Letter to [William J. Broderip] | May 18, 1830 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning shells. | ||||
Académie Royale des Sciences (France).
Letter to M. J[ohn] Bostock | May 31, 1830 | 10" x 7 1/2" | ||
Paris, L.S: G. Cuvier 1p. and add. In French. Acknowledges receipt of his System of physiology. General physical description: 10" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Collin, Nicholas, 1746-1831.
Last will and testament of . . . [Philadelphia], | June 28, 1830 | 8" x 10" | ||
2 pp. Copy of D.S.: Nils Collin. Witnessed by Cha[rle]s Hidelius and Samuel Walten. John Vaughan appointed an executor. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Thornton, Robert John.
Letter to "Your Royal Highness" [Duke of Sussex] | July 22, 1830 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. To dedicate the eleventh ed. of his translation of Lord's Prayer to him. Mention J. Bellamy. | ||||
Watson, John F. (John Fanning), 1779-1860.
Letter to Joseph Richardson, Philadelphia; | Sept. 20, 1830 | 12-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Germantown, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Comments on errors in his work, Annals of Philadelphia. General physical description: 12-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805-1865.
Letter to ----; | Oct. 13, 1830 | 10" x 8" | ||
H.M.S. Beagle, Falmouth. . A.L.S. 4p. Return of the Adventure and the Beagle. Comments on cargo, ships logs, bills drawn. Four Fuegians are on board the Beagle. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Receipted bill to the United States; | Nov. 16, 1830 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
A.D.S. 1p.and end. For trans lating and preparing a vocabulary of the Algic language. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (France).
Letter to the Minister of the Interior; | Nov. 20, 1830 | |||
Paris, L.S.: Cuvier, et al. 4p. In French. Advantages on presenting free course on Botany, taught by Lefevre: Cuvier is against such free course. | ||||
Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884.
Letter to W[illia]m J. Broderip; | Dec. 20, 1830 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. Regret that a shell had broken and will replace it. | ||||
Meriwether, Charles.
Doctr. Meriwether's Remarks on the use of Plaster of Paris. | ca. 1830 | |||
A.D. 4p. Details on his use of plaster of Paris as a fertilizer for wheat, corn, etc. | ||||
Oakes, William, 1799-1848.
Letter to Thomas A. Greene, Boston; | January 7, 1831 | |||
Ipswich, A.L.S. 2p., add. Speaks of his collecting "about 40 different species of our sea shells, some of them very rare & curious." Expresses hope of seeing his correspondent soon. Mentions Pickering. Access digital object: | ||||
Walker, Samuel D..
Letter to Ch[arle]s F. Mayer; | March 11, 1831 | 9 3/4" x 8" | ||
[Baltimore] A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Relates to Rubens and Rembrandt Peale and the museum in Baltimore. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Cooper, Thomas, 1759-1839.
Letter to Dr. John Kearsley Mitchell; | April 4, 1831 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Remarks on physics, geology, medicine; his war with the clergy; discusses Featherstonehaugh, Lyell, Broussais; mentions Silliman, the Franklin Institute, the National Gazette, etc. | ||||
Franck, Maximilien.
Letter to the Président de la Société geographique à Paris; | April 20, 1831 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Paris, L. 3p. Copy. In French. Concerning Mexican antiquities, with especial reference to those in the APS. Refers to Poinsett, Humboldt and DuPonceau General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (France).
Letter to Richard Harlan; | Aug. 30, 1831 | |||
Paris. L.S.: B.G. Cuvier, C. Dumeril, and L. Corier. 2p. and end. In French. Concerning fossil bones. Makes Harlan a Correspondant. | ||||
Muséum national d'histoire naturelle (France).
Letter to Marquis Barbé Marbois; | Nov. 18, 1831 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Paris, L.S.: L[ouis] Cordier. Cuvier and Cruzier 1p.with reply in Barbé Marbois' hand in draft form in margin. In French. Thanks him for gift of materials to the museum. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Bannitz, Charles A..
Mode of extracting linseed and sunflower oil. | 1831 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, 2 pp. and endorsement. Printed in American Farmer, Baltimore, November 18, 1831. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Whitney, James S..
Letter to Mr. Washington, Williamsburgh; | Jan., 1832 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. envelope. Wishes the letter by Jefferson which he will not use in the proposed edition of the letter of Thomas Jefferson. | ||||
Bentham, George, 1800-1884.
Letter to Robert Carr, Philadelphia; | Feb. 20, 1832 | 8-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 4p.,add. Xerox copy. (from the original in the possession of the Linnean Society, London.) Thanks for acorns. Lists cuttings for fruit trees and vines being shipped to the U.S. Presented by Edmund Berkeley; July 22, 1965. General physical description: 8-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to J. Foster, Leeds; | March 8, 1832 | |||
Walton Hall, A.L.S. 1p., add., end. Refers to the controversy with Cobbett resulting from Waterton's paper on tithes. Mentions Blackstone. | ||||
Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, Pa.).
Letter to Jo[h]n W. Dixon; | April 12, 1832 | |||
Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: Will[ia]m Hamilton. 1p.and add. Notification of election to membership. Presented by Mr. Sol Feinstone; 1970. | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Mr. Bancks; | April 20, 1832 | |||
Walton Hall, A.L.S. 1p., add. Informs Bancks that the "Telescope has arrived quite safe; and indeed it does you credit, for it is a most excellent one". | ||||
Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884.
Letter to W[illiam] J. Broderip; | May 12, 1832 | |||
A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning publication in press and idenfication of one species. | ||||
Taylor, Richard C. (Richard Cowling), 1789-1851.
Rich[ar]d C. Taylor to G.W. Featherstonhaugh, | May 19, 1832 | 7 7/8" x 11 1/2" | ||
Tioga, [Pa.], 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Regarding his cabinet of fossils. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 11 1/2" | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to [R. B. Grantham ?] | June 8, 1832 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Offers to give his opinion about certain drawings. | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Benj[amin] Vaughan to John Welels | July 12, 1832 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Hallowell, 2 pp. L. Copy. Has received roots of meadow saffron from Petty Vaughan. Wishes the same distributed with care. Use and nature of the plant. General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Deslongchamps, Jacques Charles.
Letter to [Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire.] | Oct. 7, 1832 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. In French. Introduces Mr. LeBoucher of Caen, asks to let him study in the museum. Concerns problems of inheritance of estate. | ||||
Cauchy, Augustin Louis, Baron, 1789-1857.
Letter to Charles Konig, secretary of the Royal Society of London; | Oct. 19, 1832 | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 2p. and add. In French. Sends copies of various papers he has written. Presented by Dr. Gilbert Chinard, April 1945. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Beeke, Henry, 1751-1837.
Letter to [J.S. Miller] | Nov. 16, 1832 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. To curator of Bristol Institution. Makes arrangements for delivery of pictures purchased as Exhibition. Reports on shell shops in Torquy and dredging activity in area. Asks for microscope and Sowerby's Genera of shells. | ||||
White, William, 1748-1836.
W[illia]m White to ----, | November 19, 1832 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
----, 1 p. A.L.S. Reasons for the resignation of [Archbishop?] Leighton. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to H. M. Dyers; | Dec. 14, 1832 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Thanks for tortoise shell. Explains how he did not know who sent it to him. | ||||
Pickersgill, Henry William, 1782-1875.
Letter to J. Whitby, Cambridge; | Dec. 19, 1832 | |||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Cannot visit Cambridge this season. | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | Dec. 26, 1832 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Asks permission to publish Benjamin Franklin letters in his possession. Mr. Vaughan will forward material. FILM54-61 FRAME218 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Sir John [F. W.] Herschel; | January 24, 1833 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Asks Herschel to send his manuscript as soon as possible "to enable me to publish your 'Astronomy' on 1st April." Mentions Southey. | ||||
Royal Irish Academy.
Letter to Petty Vaughan; | Jan. 25, 1833 | |||
A.L.S.: R. Hunter. 1p.and add. Forwards volume 14 of the Memoirs. (Removed from Royal Irish Academy Transactions, vol.14. | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | Feb. 11, 1833 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of volume containing Franklin letters. Desires information relative to Franklin's family. FILM 54-58 FRAME 168 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Agreement with Franklin Bache and Daniel B. Smith concerning copyright of The Dispensatory of the U.S.A.; | Feb. 14, 1833 | |||
D.S.: George B. Wood, et al. 2p.and end. Presented by Miss Sarah A. G. Smith; Nov. 9, 1971. | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | Feb. 27, 1833 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Acknowledges receipt of information relative to the Franklin family. Mentions a collection of letters from Franklin to Mrs. Mecom. FILM54-58 FRAME 165 Not Found: 1/18/2011 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Leacock, Samuel Richards.
Indenture to William Swain; | March 21, 1833 | |||
Photo.of D.S. 4p. Certified copy. (from original in Phila. Recorder of Deeds Office.) Presented by Mrs. Frances H. Sousser, 3/4/54. | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Letter to "My dear Sir" | April 1, 1833 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. [To J.S. Miller, of Bristol Institution.] Encloses a few more prospectuses of new work [Geology of the South-East of England, 1833]. Asks that names of subscribers in Bristol be sent to Longman. Details about impressions of plates, esp. plate of new "fossil animal". | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Sir John [F.W.] Herschel; | April 4, 1833 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Sends proof of engraving of the Planets and wants his comments. | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | April 13, 1833 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Has returned the volume containing Franklin letters. The printed volume is to be published in May; will present copy. FILM54-58 FRAME 166 Not Found: 1/18/2011 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Dr. Nordmann, Odessa; | April 16, 1833 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Neuchatel, A.L.S. 3p.and add. In German. Wishes to exchange examples of fresh water fishes, fossils. Mineralogy. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Carlile, Richard, 1790-1843.
Statement and receipt to Mr. Watts | June 24, 1833 | |||
3p. (2 Blank). Located in Vault: 1976. | ||||
Société Montyon et Franklin.
Letter to ----; | June 26, 1833 | 10 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Paris, A.L.S: A. Jarry de Mancy 2p. In French (letterhead carries the Society's medal depicting Montyon and Franklin) Notification that the Society is preparing to publish an engraving of Oberkampf after the portrait by Gérard. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Franklin Bache; | Aug. 6, 1833 | 8 " x 9 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Trusts that he has received a copy of Dr. Franklin's Letters. Volume contains extracts from several letters to Mrs. Mecom in the possession of a Mrs. Loring; disposition of that collection. FILM 54-58 FRAME 167 General physical description: 8 " x 9 3/4" | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Letter to Aaron Alba, Knoxville, Pa.; | Aug. 10, 1833 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. add. Inquiring about land, agriculture, population of Deerfield and Chatham townships. Sending "copper plum" for planting. | ||||
Rafn, Carl Christian, 1795-1864.
Letter to [Karl Konrad Friedrich Wilhelm] Lachmann, Berlin; | Sept. 9, 1833 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Copenhagen, A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Danish(?). Concerning publications of the Copenhagen K.Danske Videnskabernes Selskab. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Sullivan, William, 1774-1839.
W[illia]m Sullivan to Robert Walsh, | October 14, 1833 | 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Introducing Montagu Parker, "an English gentleman ... He desires to inform himself of the Institutions of Your beautiful city." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Olmsted, Denison, 1791-1859.
Letters to Alexander Catlin Twining, West Point; | Nov. 19, 1833 - Oct. 15, 1856 | |||
A.L.S. 4 pieces. Various sizes. Regarding publication of theory of cosmic origin of meteors (Amer. Journ. of Science and Art, v. XXVI, no. 2, 1834). Questions about theory itself. Mentions Silliman. | ||||
Bangs, Edward D. (Edward Dillingham), 1790-1838.
Letter to Jared Sparks; | Feb. 19, 1834 | 8" x 9 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Contains a note in the hand of Sparks. Relative to the papers of Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME219 General physical description: 8" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Darwin Fox, William, 1805-1880.
Marriage Settlement with Harriet Fletcher; | March 10, 1834 | |||
D.S. 5p. Parchment. Presented by Goodspeed's Book Shop; Dec. 1970. See oversize. | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Joseph Hunt, Northamptonshire; | March 16, 1834 | |||
Walton Hall, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Advice on travelling to the spas of Europe. Advice on travelling in Europe. | ||||
Brongniart, Adolphe, 1801-1876.
Letter to Monsieru [John?] Lindley, London; | May 19, 1834 | |||
Jardin des Plantes, A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Botanical matters. Refers to Des Fontaines. | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
Letter to Aaron Alba, Knoxville, Pa. | May 27, 1834 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. add. Concerns article he is writing about Deerfield township. | ||||
Gilbert, Davies, 1767-1839.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | June 6, 1834 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. From Athenaem [of London]. Has not received invitation to dinner. Aquaintance "about on the brink of death." Mentions Royal Society. | ||||
Genet, Edmond Charles, 1763-1834.
Letter to Mr. Abbot | June 5 (?), 1834 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. add. | ||||
Whistler, George W. (George Washington), 1800-1849.
Letter to Gen. Joseph G. Swift, Geneva, N.Y.; | July 13, 1834 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Lowell, Mass., A.L.S. 3p.and add. Xerox copy. Birth of his son. Will build a locomotive based on an English one. Friendly letter. Presented by Arthur H. Frazier; Jan. 1966. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Melloni, Macedoine, 1801-1853.
Letter to [Dominique François Jean] Arago; | July 16, 1834 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Concerning experiments on heat and on galvanism. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Caldwell, Charles, 1772-1853.
Letter to B[enjamin] H[orner] Coates, Philadelphia; | Aug. 11, 1834 | |||
Lexington, Ky., A.L.S. 3p.and add., end. Concerning his ideas on the origin of the Indian. Caldwell cites B.S.Barton's lectures in refuting them. | ||||
Appony, Antal, 1782-1852.
Letter to Comte Charles de Zichy; | Oct. 26, 1834 | |||
L.S. 2p. In French. At the request of Edward Livingston introduces Franklin Peale who travels to study Hungarian mineralogy and metallurgy. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Ed[ward Turner] Bennett, London; | Nov. 11, 1834 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Rotterdam, A.L.S. 3p.and add. In French. Zoological news. Concerning fossils and fishes. Refers to Zoological society of London. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, Charles Richard, 1774-1849.
Cha[rle]s R. Vaughan to ----, | November 24, 1834 | 4 5/8" x 7 1/4" | ||
Washington, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Inquiry as to purchase of fifty bottles of sherry wine. Invites his correspondent to visit him in Washington. General physical description: 4 5/8" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to J[ames de Carle] Sowerby; | Nov. 28, 1834 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Forwards sketch of fossil plant and comments on it. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Mr. Halliday, Preston; | Dec. 24, 1834 | |||
Liverpool, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Irate letter concerning his syllabus and lectures. | ||||
Canada. Montreal.
Meteorological observations; | 1834-1861 | See OS also. | ||
D.and printed D. 70 items. Various sizes. Access digital object: | ||||
Stock certificate from the Philadelphia Loan Company; Philadelphia County; and the Jeffersonville, Ohio Canal. | 1834-1858 | |||
3 pieces. No source available. Found in vault when moving into new building, 1958 | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Letter to R. Buchanan, Cincinnati, O.; | Jan. 13, 1835 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p.,add.,end. Shells. Refers to Rafinesque. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884.
Letter to [William J. Broderip]; | Jan. 14, 1835 | |||
A.L.S. 2p.,end. Asks him to pay his bill promptly. | ||||
Rickman, Thomas, 1776-1841.
Letter to Messrs. Rickman & Hutcheson, Birmingham; | Jan. 23, 1835 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Lewis, A.L.S.with initials. 1p.and add.,end. Business trip. Has sketched plans for a house. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Letter to Messrs Carey, Lea & Blanchard, Philadelphia; | Feb. 9, 1835 | |||
Michilimackinac, A.L.S. 1p. Wishes to know if they will print his projected volumes on the Indians. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [William Buckland]; | March 12, 1835 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Neuchatel, A.L.S. 3p. In French. Concerning geology. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1792-1864.
Letter to Thomas Bradford; | March 31, 1835 | 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Contests the printing of his "Tabular View of Madrid" without permission or his Report. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-3/4 | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to C[harles] Waterton; | June 7, 1835 | |||
Oxford, A.L.S. 3p., enclosures wanting. Is forwarding two notices on the sloth one of which Buckland wrote. Expresses his enjoyment over meeting Waterton last autumn and invites him to his home. Also asks Waterton to correct him on any errors made in his notice on the sloth. Mentions Agassiz. | ||||
Johnston, J. C..
Letter to R[ichard] Harlan; | July 6, 1835 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Louisville, L. 1p. Copy. Concerning fossilized corn. Enclosed with letter from Warden to P.Frazer; Dec. 17, 1836. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to [Richard] Harlan, Philadelphia; | July 12, 1835 | 9x7 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Concerning memberships in various societies, especially the Académie de Medicine de Paris. Refers to John Vaughan and Adam Seybert. General physical description: 9x7 | ||||
Troost, Gerard, 1776-1850.
Letter to [J. ?] R. Buchanan | July 14, 1835 | |||
Nahville. Xerox of A.L.S. 3p. Need for Western Academy of Natural Sciences to be "properly conducted." Difficulties of such institution in Philadelphia with APS, etc. Fossils of mollusks. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to "Gentlemen" | July 27, 1835 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Will write the hydrodynamics. Concerning Lardners' work. | ||||
Matthews, Caleb B..
Caleb B. Matthews to Cha[rle]s Roberts, | August 27, 1835 | 7 3/4" x 12" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. A.D.S. Autopsy of Joseph Roberts, d. August 25, 1835. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12" | ||||
Fischer, Friedrich Ernst Ludwig, 1782-1854.
Letter to --- | Sept. 13, 1835 | |||
St. Petersburg. A.L.S. 2p. In French. Thanks for sending plants and portrait. Botanical news. Mentions colleague [Charles Antoine] Meyer. | ||||
Cox, John Lewis, 1777-1856.
Letter to Robert Harrild | Sept., 1835 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 1p. Concerns a printing press purchased from the printing office where Franklin worked. | ||||
Webb, Samuel, 1794-1869.
Samuel Webb to Esteemed Friend, | October 11, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. A.L.S. With regard to the geological survey of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to M. Niles | Oct. 14, 1835 | 8" x 10" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. Accompanied by a French translation - 4p. Relative to the gathering of materials for a certain publication. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Grimes, Thomas.
Horticultural Records | October 1835 - November 1842 | 24 page(s) | ||
Grimes was a Maryland horticulturalist and commerical fruit grower from Prince George's County. The records track the grafting of numerous fruits, including cherries, strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, apricots, pears, and more. He also notes dates of plantings and first growths. Also included are three pages of tables titled "Marketing" which list prices realized from trips to Washington and the surrounding area, and a list of the deaths of friends and relatives. Provenance: M2002-25. Purchased from William Reese, August 2002 | ||||
Lonsdale, W. (William), 1794-1.
Letter to "My dear Sir" | Nov. 20, 1835 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. From Curator of Geological Society. Concerns fossil owned by Mr. [William?] Sanders; drawing to be made for publication in Dr. Riley's Memoir. [Louis] Agassiz's artist has made drawing. Mention Dr. [William] Fitton and Bristol Institution. | ||||
Taylor, Richard C. (Richard Cowling), 1789-1851.
Rich[ar]d C. Taylor to the Geological Society of Pennsylvania, | December 10, 1835 | 8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Suggests that Geological Society undertake superintendence of geological survey of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Webb, Samuel, 1794-1869.
Samuel Webb to Lewis Krumbhaar, | December 10, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 6 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning methods of obtaining accurate geological survey of Pennsylvania. Suggests that governor be authorized to offer a premium therefor. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Webb, Samuel, 1794-1869.
Samuel Webb to Charles B. Trego, | December 10, 1835 | 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 4 pp. and address. A.L.S. Suggests that premium be offered for the best geological survey of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Rogers, Henry D. (Henry Darwin), 1808-1866.
Henry D. Rogers to J. Vanderkemp, | December 27, 1835 | 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||
University of Virginia, 4pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Ideas upon requirements to be specified in bill authorizing geological survey of Pennsylvania, and methods to be pursued in its execution. General physical description: 7 15/16" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Browne, Peter A. (Peter Arrell), 1782-1860.
A profile of the rocks between Philadelphia and Norristown. | 1835 | 11" x 28 3/4" | ||
1 p. and endorsement. D. General physical description: 11" x 28 3/4" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letters to William Buckland and A. Lurette; | 1835-1863 | |||
A.L.S. 3 items. Various sizes. To Buckland: June 2, 1836; March 12, 1835: To Lurette: Feb. 11, 1863. | ||||
Arago, F. (François), 1786-1853.
Concerning Cuvier | [ca. 1835?] | |||
D. 1p. In French. | ||||
Ingraham, Edward D. (Edward Duncan), 1793-1854.
Letter to [T. F.] Dibdin; | January 8, 1835 | |||
hila., A.L.S. 1p. Requests certain information in order to ascertain "the extent to which Bibliography has proved interesting to my countrymen...." | ||||
Maclure, William, 1763-1840.
Letter to Richard Harlan, Philadelphia; | Jan. 10, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Cuernavaca, Mexico, A.L.S. 2p.,add. Plans to send geological and mineral specimens to the Academy. Recommends a South American for membership. Friendly letter. Refers to Jefferson. FILM 199 FRAME 711 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Barton, William P. C. (William Paul Crillon), 1786-1856.
Deed to Elizabeth Sergeant | Jan. 23, 1836 | |||
D.S.: William P. C. Barton and Hetty S. Barton. Witnessed: Elizabeth S. Barton and John R. Nogdes. 1p., end. Presented by Norman Kane; January 24, 1973. | ||||
Clemson, Thomas G..
Tho[ma]s G. Clemson to H. S. Spackman, | February 10, 1836 | 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 7 pp. and endorsement. L. Copy(?) Ideas upon the methods to be pursued in the geological survey of Pennsylvania, and the importance thereof. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 12 3/4" | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Letter to John G. Palfrey, Cambridge, Mass.; | Feb. 25, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Is preparing a volume of "Indian Tales" and will send him a copy when published. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Binney, Amos, 1803-1847.
Letter to John Binney, Esq. | Feb. 29, 1836 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Discusses his finances. | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Letter "To whom it may concern;" | March 4, 1836 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Amherst College, Mass., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in Diederich Collection, 138 Db 2, University of Amsterdam Library.) Recommends Ebenezer Emmons for work on the geological survey of parts of the U.S. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | March 7, 1836 | |||
[London]. A.L.S. 1p. Asking to let bearer of note use the library for literary research. | ||||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
W[illia]m B. Hodgson to ----, | May 10, 1836 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Washington, 2 pp. A.L.S. Presents Gospel of St. Luke, in Berber language, to library of University of Virginia. Remarks upon the Berber language. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895.
Letter to J. Forbes Nagle; | May 23, 1836 | |||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. Work on Polygonaceae. Refers to Meisner. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [William] Buckland, London; | June 2, 1836 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Neuchatel, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. In French. Friendly letter. Concerning geology. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Letter to ____; | June 21, 1836 | 9x7 1/2 | ||
Amherst, Photo. of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in Diederich Collection, 138 Db 1, University of Amsterdam Library.) Concerning the geological survey. General physical description: 9x7 1/2 | ||||
Graham, Robert, 1786-1845.
Letter to John Forbes Royle | [June 28, 1836] | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Work on Polygonaceae. Refers to Meisner. | ||||
De La Beche, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | July 13, 1836 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. From Ordinance Geological Survey, possibly to J.S. Miller of Bristol Institution. Intends to attend meeting of British Association in Bristol in August. Mentions geological phenomena. | ||||
Diehl, John.
Letter to Messrs. Bonney & Buch; | Aug. 10, 1836 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
City Commissioners Office, Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Relative to iron fence around Washington square. Presented by Seymour Adelman, Dec.1951. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Say, Lucy Way Sistare, 1801-1886.
Letter to Humphrey Stour; | Aug. 27, 1836 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning subscriptions to work on American conchology. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to [Andrew] Crosse, Taunton; | Sept. 10, 1836 | 9x7-1/4 | ||
Falmouth, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Introduces Wheatstone. Refers to Faraday. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Herschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), Sir, 1792-1871.
Letter to the Albany Institute, Albany, N.Y.; | Sept. 30, 1836 | 10x8 | ||
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Thanks for meteorological observations and suggests method for constants in making such observations. Hopes they will continue, and send them to him at the Royal Society next year. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805-1865.
Letter to Rob[er]t Were Fox; | Nov. 14, 1836 | |||
Woolwich, A.L.S. 4p.and 2p.chronometric observations. Forwards sketches of Tierra del Fuego [wanting]. Beagle not yet paid off. Encloses chronometric observations, and the accuracy of the chronometer is very great. | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to P. Frazer; | Dec. 17, 1836 | |||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. Enc.of 2p. Various sizes. Concerning fossilized corn.and a translation in French of information about it, Enclosed is copy of letter from J.C. Johnston to R.Harlan; July 6, 1835. which he read to the Institut de France. | ||||
Hitchcock, Orra White, 1796-1863.
Letter to Mrs. [Charlotte Basse] Perkins, Persia; | Dec. 28, 1836 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,with P.S. by Catharine Hitchcock to Justin Perkins. Friendly news of family and neighborhood interest in Amherst. Presented by W.J. Bell,Jr.;Sept. 2, 1964. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Phillips, John, 1800-1874.
"Directions to persons who propose to attend the Sixth Meeting of the British Assocaition in Bristol commencing on Monday 22 Aug. 1836" | 1836 | |||
A.D. 1p. Handwritten copy of "Directions," sent to printer with instructions (instructions for printer also on verso). | ||||
Hosack, David, 1769-1835.
Letter to Noah Webster; | 1836 | 7-3/4x5 | ||
Facsimile of A.L.S. 2p. Comments on his dictionary. Presented by Mrs.Robbins; 7/2/69. General physical description: 7-3/4x5 | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). City Council.
Minutes; | Nov. 28, 1836 - March 21, 27, 1837 | 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Photo. of D. Concerning defraying costs of APS Observatory. Presented by Dept. of Records, City of Philadelphia; Feb. 21, 1963, from original General physical description: 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Yell, Archibald, 1797 or 9-1847.
Correspondence with William Moore and James Knox Polk; | 1836-1847 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 8 letters on 10 leaves. Copies. (from original in possession of Mrs. Richard H. Fitzgerald, South Pittsburgh, Tennessee.) Presented by Mrs. Sioussat; Dec. 1961. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851.
Letter to Mahlon Dickerson, Washington; | Jan. 7, 1837 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Georgetown, S.C., A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Wishes William Davis appointed to serve on the exploring expedition. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Durand and Company; | Mar. 9, 1837 | |||
A.L. in 3rd P. 1p., add., end. Request for port, sherry and "good brown french (sic.) Brandy." | ||||
Davis, John Philip, 1784-1862.
J. P. Davis to ----, | April 5, 1837 | 7 7/8" x 10" | ||
Boston, 2 pp. Mr. Allston has just finished a portrait of Sir Benjamin West which he wishes to sell for $500. Desires to know if there is a purchaser in Philadelphia. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 10" | ||||
Dollond, George, 1774-1852.
Letter to W[illiam] R[utter] Dawes, Ormskirk; | April 19, 1837 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and add. Is sending Dawes a telescope. Astronomy "has been entirely at rest" due to bad weather. In sending Dawes a few autographs and the prints of his grandfather and uncle. | ||||
Pickering, Charles, 1805-1878.
C[harles] Pickering to Rev. John Bachman, | April 27, 1837 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Forwards "some additional light on the ... Little-Chief Hare." General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" Access digital object: | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Messr Durand & Co.; | May 31, 1837 | |||
A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p.and add.,end. Orders wines. | ||||
Hopkinson, Joseph, 1770-1842.
Letter to John Slack; | June 19, 1837 | 5" x 8" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Pertains to the collection of a debt due Mr. Pearson from Dr. Moses. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853.
Letter to Tho[ma]s ap Catesby Jones, New York; | July 1, 1837 | 10x8 | ||
Navy Department, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning the Wilkes expedition Use of India Rubber. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
South African Literary and Scientific Institution. Meteorological Committee.
Circular to the Physico Mathematical Society, Edinburgh; | July 15, 1837 | |||
Cape Town, A.D.S.: J.F.W.Herschel, pres. 2p., add., end. Directions for making astronomical observations. | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Charles L. Thiel, Cincinnati; | Aug. 3, 1837 | 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. (from original in Diederich Collection, 139 Bq 6, University of Amsterdam Library.) Forwards autographs of Franklin and Washington. Is working on Franklin now. FILM 54-65 FRAME 246 General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/4 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Johann Lukas] Schönlein, Zurich; | Aug. 11, 1837 | 10x8 | ||
Neuchatel, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In German. Introduces Charles Fury as prospective student. Refers to his work on fishes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Arago, F. (François), 1786-1853.
Letter to [Heinrich Christian] Schumacher, Altona; | Aug. 16, 1837 | 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add. In french. Introduces Dr. Bache, relative of Franklin. FILM 54-66 FRAME 239 General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Coquerel, Athanase, 1795-1868.
Letter to Alexander Dallas Bache | Aug. 16, 1837 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Sends article on steam engine. | ||||
"… copy of The Lord's Prayer, …in Arabic…" William B. Hodgson to John Vaughan. | September 21, 1837 | |||
Abstract: Lord's Prayer, written in Arabic, with English-language account of the circumstances of how this writing came to be. Provenance: Rahhahman, Prince Abduhl, presented to APS by Condy Raguet Removed to John Vaughan papers. Access digital object: | ||||
Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854.
Letter to Levi Woodbury; | Sept. 26, 1837 | |||
Photo.of L.S. 2p. Copy. From original in Widener Library, Harvard Univ.(?). Concerning Humboldt's questions about gold in the U.S. Presented by Helmut de Terra, grantee, Nov. 1960. | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to [Athanase Laurent Charles] Coquerel, Paris; | Oct. 1, 1837 | 10x8 | ||
Portsmouth, England, A.L.S. 4p.,add. Is leaving for the U.S. Met with British Association and ordered publications for him. Comments on worth of such meetings. Scientific news. Refers to A.D.Bache, Girard College, Brewster and Faraday. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Salvin, Francis Henry.
Letter to C[harles] Waterton, Walton Hall; | Oct. 5, 1837 | |||
Otley, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Expresses thanks for pamphlets Waterton sent him. Mentions Waterton's letter to Swainson in which several fo Waterton's "discoveries" are listed. Praises Waterton's taxidermic ability. Description of Salvin's mouse trap. | ||||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to Thomas S. Bell, Harrisburg; | Oct. 16, 1837 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, Photostat of A.L.S. 1p.and add. Wishes names of people to send information concerning the divorce bill. General physical description: 10x8 Access digital object: | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Miss Elisabeth Philpot, Lyme-Regis; | Nov. 11, 1837 | 10-1/4x8 | ||
Nechatel, L.S. 2p.and add. In French. Concerning fossils. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Windt, John, 1799 or 1800-1865.
John Windt to F. C. Treadwell, | November 15, 1837 | 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||
New York, 3pp. and address. Copy. Concerning the early history of New York state. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 12 1/2" | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to T[homas] Spring Rice; | Dec. 4, 1837 | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p.,end. Concerning his pension. Concerning his work on lighthouses. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1871.
Letter to James de C[arle] Sowerby; | Dec. 27, 1837 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. Comments on reproductions of fossils. Not Found: 1/20/2011 General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Forbes, James David, 1809-1868.
Letter to Edmund [Chisholm] Batten; | [1837] | |||
A.L.S. 2p., add., enc. wanting. Asks Batten to communicate the enclosed remarks of Herschel to the Physico Mathematical Society. Refers to the meteorological observations made by a committee of the Edinburgh Physico Mathematical Society. Mentions the Royal Society. | ||||
Mease, James, 1771-1846.
James Mease to Alden Bradford, | January 5, 1838 | 7 5/16" x 9" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Biographical notes concerning William Allen and his sons. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9" | ||||
Cuvier, Georges, Baron, 1769-1832.
Letter to Monsieur | Feb. 24, 1838 | |||
Paris. A.L.S. 5p. In French. Report on current personal work in physiology and anatomy; other French scientists' work. Mention Mr. Coster, Blainville, Duvernoy, Geoffroy, Dutrochet, Turpin, Flourens, Hodgson, Ogilby, Dumeril, Institut de France. | ||||
Murchison, Roderick Impey, Sir, 1792-1871.
Letter to James de C[arle] Sowerby; | March 6, 1838 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning fossils. Not Found: 1/20/2011 General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to [Athanase Laurent Charles] Coquerel, Paris; | March 14, 1838 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Princeton, A.L.S. 4p.,add. Forwards items by T.Hun: concerning shipping parcels. Purchased volumes for him in London and " philosophical articles" and books for self in Paris. Tour of Scotland and England. St Elmo fire on ship. Refers to Olmsted, Brewster, Henslow, Melloni, Faraday and Daniell. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Kelland, P..
Letter to Prof. Whitley, Cambridge; | March 28, [1838] | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Asks letter recommending him for the late Prof. Wallace's chair at Edinburgh. | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to ----; | April 14, 1838 | |||
Oxford, A.L.S. 3p. Interest in architecture. Fall of a meteorite. | ||||
Bradford, Thomas, 1781-1851.
Thomas Bradford, jr., | May 8, 1838 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
to B. F. Bache, Secretary of A.P.S., Philadelphia, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Informs Mr. Bache of the death of his father. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to [Athanase Laurent Charles] Coquerel, Paris; | May 28, 1838 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
Princeton, A.L.S. 4p.,add. Books were shipped to France and the U.S. for them. Concerning T.Hun. Olmsted thanks him for publication. Light. Electricity. Steam navigation of the Atlantic. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Horsfield, Thomas, 1773-1859.
Letter to William Swainson, Westminster; | June 20, [1838] | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. (from original in Diederich Collection, 138 Dh, University of Amsterdam Library.) Concerning examination of sketches of fish by Finlayson. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Somerville, Mary (1780-1872).
Letter to Henry I. Bowditch | June 29, 1838 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. add.end. Condolences no death of N. Bowditch, and thanks for offer to continue his work, but refuses to do so. | ||||
Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860.
Letter to Lt. Charles Wilkes, Washington | July 3, 1838 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Encloses letters from Mr. N. L. Lee, who is soliciting appointment as carpenter. | ||||
Winthrop, William, 1809?-1869.
W[illia]m Winthrop to J[ohn] K. Kane | July 10, 1838 | 8 3/8"x12 3/4" | ||
Secretary of A.P.S., Malta, 1p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Has sent a book on the Maltese language to James Andrews, of Boston. Account of the grotto of St. Paul. General physical description: 8 3/8"x12 3/4" | ||||
Phelp, William.
Letter to Petty Vaughan, | Oct. 22, 1838 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
London, Copy of L. 1p. (see with Vaughan club. Papers,1838-1841) Sends Madeira wine. FILM 54-61 FRAME 221 Not Found: 1/20/2011 General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Peale, Titian Ramsay, 1799-1885.
T[itian] R. Peale to R[obert] M. Patterson, | November 13, 1838 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
U. S. ship Peacock, 3 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Life aboard the Peacock on the United States Exploring Expedition. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Causten, James Hyman, 1818-1856.
James H. Causten, jr., | December 1, 1838 | 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||
to Jacob Snider, jr., Washington, 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Encloses letter to Judge Hopkinson, the same to be examined and then forwarded. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Vaughan Club.
Papers, | 1838-1841 | |||
11 D. misc. sizes Principally accounts of various wines used at meetings. The minutes for Jan.15, 1840 mentions that A.D.Bache brought a wine formerly owned by Dr. Franklin. Contains also letters: Wm. Phelp to Petty Vaughan, Oct 22,1838; Wm. Vaughan to J. Vaughan, April 25, 1838. FILM54-61 FRAME 221 | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to B[enjamin] B[ussey] Thatcher, Boston; | Feb. 7, 1839 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p.and add. Encloses an autograph of Franklin. Concerning his forthcoming publication on Franklin. FILM 54-67 FRAME 100 General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Royal Astronomical Society.
Necrological notice of the late Dr. [Nathaniel] Bowditch from the report of the council to the Royal Astronomical Society of London delivered at their general meeting, | February 8, 1839 | 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||
held. [London, February 8, 1839.] 4pp. D. Unsigned. Copy. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 13/16" | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to H. Williamson; | Feb. 12, 1839 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
R[oyal] Institution, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning his lecture on light and use of experiments. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Robertson, J. C..
Letter to Thomas P. Jones | March 21, 1839 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Forwars model and necessar papers (not incl.) to obtain U.S. patent for Edward Butler Rowley's rotary steam engine. Discusses patent business. Praises "Franklin Journal" | ||||
Booth, Walther.
Letter to W[illia]m A. Wiggins; | March 25, 1839 | 10x8 | ||
Brooklyn, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Asks him to secure publications for him and to see that they are shipped. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to [Athanese Laurent Charles] Coquerel, Paris; | June 19, 1839 | 10x8 | ||
Princeton, A.L.S. 4p.,add. Forwards publication and requests news of missing purchase. Concerning A.D.Bache and his magnetic observations. Concerning Joseph Napoleon General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Price, Eli K. (Eli Kirk), 1797-1884.
Letter to Sam[ue]l R. Simmons; | June 20, 1839 | 7-3/4x4-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Inquires for interested parties in the Hollingshead estate. General physical description: 7-3/4x4-3/4 | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to the Council of the Ashmolean Society. | June 25, 1839 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. | ||||
White, Adam, 1817-1879.
Letter to [John Edward?] Gray | Aug. 6, 1839 | |||
Edinburgh. A.L.S. 1p. Introduces william Gourlie who is assembling a set of moses for the Edinburgh Society. Refers to Robert Jameson "old red sandstone" as he is known. | ||||
Berrien, John MacPherson, 1781-1856.
Letter to [Peter S.] DuPonceau; | Sept. 19, 1839 | 10x8 | ||
Savannah, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Concerning his father. Silk culture in Georgia. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Gay-Lussac, Joseph Louis, 1778-1850.
Letter to [Alexander Dallas] Bache, Philadelphia; | Sept. 22, 1839 | |||
New York. A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Presents Captain Berard as a student of terrestrial magnetism. His interest in magnetism. Will visit Philadelphia. | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Statement relative to Joseph Dixon's transfer process; | Sept. 30, 1839 | 12" x 19" | ||
Boston, Facsimile of A.D.S. by Edward Everett and nine other men. 1p. General physical description: 12" x 19" | ||||
Ralston, A. and G., and Co..
A. and G. Ralston and Company to ----, | September, 1839 | 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. and endorsement. L. Unsigned. Extract. With regard to selling railroad iron. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 1/4" | ||||
Taylor, Richard C. (Richard Cowling), 1789-1851.
Memorandum from R. C. Taylor, | October, 1839 | 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||
--, 1 p. and endorsement. Com. Unsigned. Relative to chrome iron in Cuba. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 15/16" | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to David Milne[-Home], Edinburgh; | November 12, 1839 | |||
A.L.S. 4p., add., end. Concerns the taking of thermometrical observations. Mentions meteorology. | ||||
Dixon, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Dixon to John Pickering, | November 20, 1839 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
[Taunton, Mass.,]. Mas., 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning his priority of invention of process for reproduction of facsimiles of printing and writing. Newspaper clipping enclosed. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Dixon, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Dixon to John Pickering, | November 21, 1839 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
Taunton, [Mass.], 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Regarding experiments upon his invention. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881.
Letter to R.H. Horne; | Dec. 5, 1839 | 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" | ||
Chelsea, A.L.S. 2p. and env. Presented by Dr. Edwin G. Conklin. General physical description: 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Dixon, Joseph.
Jos[eph] Dixon to John Pickering, | December 10, 1839 | 8" x 10 1/8" | ||
1 p. and address. A.L.S. Concerning the date or his invention of process for the reproduction of facsimiles of printing and writing. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/8" | ||||
Parnell, Richard,1810-1882..
Receipt for room and board; | Dec. 17-19, 1839 | |||
On reverse is note in re fishes. | ||||
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843.
Letter to [Samuel Stehman] Haldeman | Jan. 24, 1840 | 10x8 | ||
New Haven, Conn., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for his help on the dictionary. Will need help with entomological terms. Presented by Guy K. Haldeman, March 1967. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Arago, F. (François), 1786-1853.
Statement that Henri Schaffer can use a portrait for an engraving...; | Jan. 27, 1840 | 7-3/4x5 | ||
Paris, A.D.S. 1p. In French. General physical description: 7-3/4x5 | ||||
Peale, Titian Ramsay, 1799-1885.
T[itian] R. Peale to J[oh]n K. Kane, | April 5, 1840 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Bay of Islands, New Zealand, 4 pp., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Account of adventures with United States Exploring Expedition. Discovery of the Antarctic Continent. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
An act supplementary to an act...for the promoting of agriculture of 1821, revived for five years | April 18, 1840 | 10x8 | ||
Harrisburg, D.S.: H. Buehler. 1p. and add. : James Gowen. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Northampton, Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton, Marquis of, 1790-1851.
Letter to Hyde Clarke, St. Ormond St.; | June 6, 1840 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. add., seal. Answers Clarke's questions about need for and feasibility of Clarke's proposed new scientified society (un-named). Concerned about internal politics of new society, competition with others, such as the Royal Society. | ||||
Family of Nathaniel Bowditch.
Letter, children of Nathaniel Bowditch to William Cranch Bond, 1840 June 30 | ||||
Subject(s): Scientific apparatus and instruments. | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to "Dear Sir" [David T. Ansted?]; | July 18, 1840 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Wishes things definitely defined, otherwise disputes will arise. Crystallography. Access digital object: | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to Alexander Dallas Bache | July 28, 1840 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Thanks for his report. Concerning work on magnetism. Comments on Girard College report and on Royal Institution. Refers to Joseph Henry and Petty Vaughan. | ||||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
Letter to Minshall Painter, Middleton, Delaware Co.; | Sept. 17, 1840 | 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
West-Chester, Pa., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. (from original in Delaware County Institute of Science.) Can lecture on nothing but plants to the Delaware Institute and cannot give a complete series of lectures. Presented by W.S. Gibson; Aug. 22, 1967. General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Tyson, Job R. (Job Roberts), 1803-1858.
Job R. Tyson to Jared Sparks, | September 24, 1840 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. and address. A.L.S. Historical Society of Pennsylvania sends a set of the Colonial Records of Penna. to Mr. Sparks, to be presented to any suitable literary institution in England. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Brunel, Isambard Kingdom, 1806-1859.
Letter to J(?). R(?) Guppy; | Oct. 19, 1840 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning air pumps. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Ogilby, William, 1808-1873.
Letter to ------ | Circa 1840 | 3 page(s) | ||
Instructs unknown recipient on scientific expedition to Mexico. Suggests he travel via the Hudson's Bay Company settlement at the mouth of the Columbia. Asks for pine cone samples from the Columbia River. The British pro-consul in Mexico, Ewen C. Mackintosh will help him send the samples back to Ogilby. Melchor Ocampo, a large Mexican proprietor is an enthusiastic naturalist and could be useful in any pursuits taken in Mexico. Asks for animal samples from Mexico, and promises to publish observations in the Athenaeum. First part of letter is missing. Provenance: M2003-35. Purchased with Michaux funds from Steve Resnick, September 2003 Access digital object: | ||||
Bacourt, Adolphe Fourier de, 1801-1865.
Ad. de Bacourt to ----, | March 1, 1841 | 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | ||
Washington, 3 pp. A.L.S. (In French.) Returns thanks for "rate document bearing the signature of W. Penn." General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 7/8" | ||||
Kruzenshtern, Ivan Fedorovich, 1770-1846.
Letter to [C. C. Cambreleng]; | April 10, April 22, 1841 | 5" x 7 1/2" | ||
St. Petersburg, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Requests him to forward to Mr. Vaughan, secretary of the American philosophical his Charts of the Pacific ocean. General physical description: 5" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Letter to Charles Stokes, London; | April 15, 1841 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. add. end. In responce to Stokes' questiosn about Fungia (a genus of stony corals). Technical information on several types of coral, and on regeneration. Mentions Quoy and Gaimard, Milne Edwards. | ||||
Rümker, Carl, 1788-1862.
Letter to [Alexander Dallas] Bache, Philadelphia; | July 24, 1841 | 10x8 | ||
Hamburg, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Sends publication on comet. Glad to know the APS is to build an observatory. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Du Bois Bache, New Rochelle, Conn.; Aug. 4, 1964. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848.
A canzonet to Sally; | August, 1841 | |||
imitated from Horace; for Miss Sally Bruce;Washington, Enlargement print of A.D.S. 2p. From original in possession of Mrs. Frances Vaughan Finletter, March 1951. FILM 537 FRAME | ||||
Cox, John Lewis, 1777-1856.
Letter to J. B. Murray; | Sept. 10, 1841 | |||
"Life of Dr. Franklin," p. 45. | ||||
Richardson, John, Sir, 1787-1865.
Letter to [Asa ?] Gray; | Nov. 11, 1841 | 6" x 3 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Personal letter. General physical description: 6" x 3 1/2" | ||||
Properties in which Charles Wharton had an interest | Oct. 7, [18]41 | |||
D. 1p. and end. | ||||
Papers pertaining to the "Franklin press" owned by John B. Murray and placed in the Smithsonian Institution. | 1841-1875 | |||
Photocopies of letters, newspaper clippings and an essay, "The Franklin Press: Proof of its Identity." 17 pieces. | ||||
Barton, William P. C. (William Paul Crillon), 1786-1856.
Letter to C. H. Stedman, Boston | Jan. 1, 1842 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.end. Concerning J.Francis Tuckerman and his examination for the navy. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Rogers, William Barton, 1804-1882.
Letter to Henry D[arwin] Rogers, Philadelphia; | Jan. 3, 1842 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Univ. of Va., A.L.S. 4p.,add. Concerning the printing of his map. Death of V[aughan] "In some respects his loss will be much felt-but I suppose not in the Phil: Soc:" General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to [David T.] Ansted; | Jan. 3, 1842 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Gives prerequisites a person must achieve, in order to be truly useful in botany. Access digital object: | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Const[ant] Duméril, Paris; | Jan. 5, 1842 | 10-3/4 x 8-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. In French. Asks for help on his work of identifying reptiles and other fauna. General physical description: 10-3/4 x 8-1/2 | ||||
Barton, William P. C. (William Paul Crillon), 1786-1856.
Letter to Jacob Bigelow, Boston | Jan. 7, 1842 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning J. Francis Tuckerman and his examination for the navy. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Barton, William P. C. (William Paul Crillon), 1786-1856.
Letter to J. Francis Tuckerman, Boston | Jan. 7, 1842 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning his treatment by members of the board and how he [Barton] has answered them at the naval board. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Walker, Sears Cook.
Letter to [Joseph Nicolas] Nicollet | Jan. 7, 1842 | |||
Philadelphia. A.L.S. 2p. Makes corrections on astronomical observations. Has read report on longitudes; brother, Prof. [Exra Otis] Kendall would like copies.See also: Report of committee on Nicollet's paper on astr. observ.; Phil. May 20, 1842. APS Proc. II, 185. | ||||
Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873.
Letter to -- | Jan. 13, [1842] | |||
A.L.S. 3p. [Note from folder: "for date, see DNB-Bowman, John Eddoes, and Clark and Huges, Vol.2"] | ||||
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889.
J[ohn] Ericsson to James J. Mapes, | January 20, 1842 | 9 1/8" x 11 1/4" | ||
New York, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Encloses order authorizing Mr. Mapes to take drawing of steam fire engine left with Mr. Vaughan. General physical description: 9 1/8" x 11 1/4" | ||||
Markoe, Francis, 1801-1871.
Letter to E[dward] Cutbush, Geneva, N.Y.; | Jan. 27, 1842 | |||
Washington, L.S. 1p. Thanks for copy of address to the Columbian institute. Members of the late Columbian Institute united with National Institute. | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
Letter to William Vaughan; | Jan. 31, 1842 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Writes condolences on the death of John Vaughan. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to David Milne[-Home]; | February 13, 1842 | |||
A.L.S. 4p., end. Encourages Milne-Home to establish an observation area near Leith "as you have both the power and the means of doing it." Mentions the British Association. | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Letter to Justin Perkins, Springfield, Mass.; | March 3, 1842 | 10x8 | ||
Amherst, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Welcomes him to the U.S. Concerning geology, based on specimens from persia. Presented by W.J.Bell,Jr.;Sept.2,1964. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Herrick, Edward Claudius, 1811-1862.
E. C. Herrick to G[eorge] Ord, Librarian of A.P.S., | March 17, 1842 | 7 5/8" x 10" | ||
New Haven, 1 p., address and endorsement. Acknowledges letter of 11th., concerning arrival of reviews for Prof. Silliman. Instructions for forwarding the same. Not Found: 1/20/2011 General physical description: 7 5/8" x 10" | ||||
De La Beche, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855.
Letter to [Benjamin?] Wyon; | April 11, 1842 | 7x4-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Asks for name of artist. Concerning a medal to be struck. General physical description: 7x4-1/4 | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Capt. [Joseph Rowe] Smith, West Point; | May 18, 1842 | |||
New York, A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Is visiting in the U.S. and would be glad to lecture to the Cadets on application of steam power to manufactures. | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to G. Schwarz; | May 18, [1843?] | 9x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. In German. Concerning 2 Bibles. This was found in the Bible, 220.594: Sz2. General physical description: 9x5-1/2 | ||||
De La Beche, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855.
Letter to John Shuttleworth; | July 7, 1842 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p.with sketch. Thanks for hospitality. Concerning their meetings in Manchester, and sketches the "Philosophers." General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Bowditch, Henry I. (Henry Ingersoll), 1808-1892.
Letter to Nathaniel Bowditch, September 5, 1842 | ||||
New Haven, A.L.S 2pp. Discusdses the "delirium" of Mrs. Charles Thomas Jackson, which her husband thinks was symptomatic of a fever. | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to James F. Lowell, Athens, Ala.; | Sept. 8, 1842 | 10" x 7 3/4" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p. and add. Relative to a meteor which fell in Morgan county, Ala., in 1836 or 1837; wants it sent to Yale for observation. General physical description: 10" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Posey, John F..
Letter to [Mrs.] Lucy F. Hall [Whiteman] and S[ally] E. Hall, Cincinnati, Ohio; | Oct. 20, 1842 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Henderson, A.L.S. 3p.and add. News of family and friends. Enjoyed their visit. Presented by Mrs. Dorothea K. Jenne, April 1967. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Letter to Theodore Dwight; | November 18, 1842 | |||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. Informs Dwight that he would be happy to have an interview with him. | ||||
Humphreys, Samuel, 1778-1846.
Sam[uel] Humphreys to George Ord, | November 28, 1842 | 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||
Washington, 1p. A.L.S. Testimonial in favor of Mr. Lenthall. Not Found: 1/20/2011 General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 5/8" | ||||
Webster, Thomas, 1773-1844.
Letter to [Sir Roderick Impey] Murchison | December 7, 1842 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Informs Murchison that "I cannot afford you the assistance you require." For initial letter, see: Murchinson to Webster, Dec. 6, 1842. (B M93p) | ||||
Académie des sciences (France).
Letter to Monsieur Mulot, Paris; | Dec. 29, 1842 | 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S.: F. Arago. 1p.and add. In French. He, with others, including Humboldt, will visit to make observations. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Number of deaths of prisoners due to different diseases. | [1842] | |||
ca. 1842 or later. D. 3p. and end. | ||||
Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873.
Letter to --- | Jan. 17, 1843 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for information. Wishes to return the favor. Hopes his observations can be "carried on in connexion with the Naval School of Philadelphia." | ||||
Jay, John, 1745-1829.
Letter to Benj[amin] Tappan, Washington | Feb. 8, 1843 | |||
New York, L. 2p. Copy. On same leaf as letter from F. Prime to J.L. Tillinghast; Feb.11,1843. Applies to work on shells brought back by Wilkes Expedition. | ||||
Letter to J[oseph] L. Tillinghast, Washington; | Feb. 11, 1843 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p.and enc.of 2p.of letter from John C. Jay to B.Tappan; Feb. 8, 1843. Recommends Mr. Jay as conchologist to report on specimens returned by Wilkes. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Dominique François Jean] Arago, | March 18, 1843 | 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Paris; Neuchatel, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. Concerning a meteorite which fell closeby. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805-1865.
Letter to Mr. Whitley; | April 22, 1843 | |||
A.L.S. 4p.,end. Goes to New Zealand on Salary. Can hold out no hope for young medical man to go to New Zealand. | ||||
Abert, John James, 1788-1863.
Letter to J. B. Buckley; | April 24, 1843 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Cannot furnish the map wanted. Presented by W.J. Bell, jr.; Sept. 2, 1964 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to [William John] Broderip; | April 30, 1843 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Wants scientific name for a swelling on the interior of a bone. | ||||
Nagy, Károly, 1797-1868.
Letter to G. Schwarz | [May 18, 1843?] | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. In German. Concering 2 Bibles. This was found in the Bible, 220.594:Sz2 | ||||
Baily, Francis, 1774-1844.
Letter to J. W. Woolyar | July 17, 1843 | 3 page(s) | ||
Discusses the revision of a star catalogue. "I imagine that any map maker may lay down the boundaries after he has inserted the stars: for he has nothing more to do than to circumscribe all the stars in the constellation by a boundary line: and these boundary lines must fall in their right places. Provenance: 1996 - 1023ms. Purchased from Catherine Barnes, September 1996 | ||||
Sparks, Jared (1789-1866).
Letter to Thomas Isaac Wharton | Sept. 8, 1843 | |||
Cambridge, Mass. A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerns letter of Thomas Penn to Mr. Peters, which Sparks copied. Vaughan has originals. Mentions thanks to Wharton printed in preface to "Works of Franklin." Mentions Rev. Furness. | ||||
Berzelius, Jöns Jakob, Friherre, 1779-1848.
Letter to [Théophile Jules] Pelouze; | Oct. 27, 1843 | 10-1/2x8-3/4 | ||
Stockholm, A.L.S. 2p. In French. Concerning various acids and their actions. Scientific news. Friendly letter. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-3/4 | ||||
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895.
Letter to G. S. Gibson; | Oct. 30, 1843 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning Cuscueta trifolii. | ||||
Sowerby, G. B. (George Brettingham), 1812-1884.
Letter to W[illiam] J. Broderip; | Nov. 14, 1843 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Is sorry his father did not deliver the plates and is sending them immediately. | ||||
Lubbock, J. W. (John William), 1803-1865.
Letter to W.V. Wood | Nov. 17, 1843 | |||
Concerning appointment of officer "contemplated before poor Roberson's death." | ||||
Yarrell, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to Samuel Simpson | Nov. 17, 1843 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Recommends taxidermist John Leadbeater of London, or Wilson of Manchester Museum, if shorter journey is necessary. Mentions Mr. Howitt. | ||||
Posey, John F..
Letter to [Mrs.] Lucy F. Hall [Whiteman], Cincinnati, Ohio; | Dec. 22, 1843 | 10x8 | ||
Walnut Springs, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Glad she arrived home safely. Family news. Presented by Mrs. Dorothea K. Jenne, April 1967. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893.
Chemische Untersuchung des Masopins; | 1843 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 8p.and title page. In German. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Audubon, Victor Gifford, 1809-1860.
Letter to Messrs. G. & C. Merriam, Springfield, Mass.; | Jan. 22, 1844 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Asks for balance from sale of the Birds of America. On same sheet is prospectus: The Viviparous Quadrupeds...;Oct.20,1842. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to ----; | Feb. 4, 1844 | |||
Oxford, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning fossil cycadites from Whitby. Refers to Robert Brown and the Geological Society of London. | ||||
Webb, J. Watson (James Watson), 1802-1884.
Letter to Benjamin Silliman, Baltimore; | March 16, 1844 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 3p.and add.,end. Concerning iron lands and a railroad to cross them. Asks if he will join Renwick and Schoolcraft in examining them. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to "Sirs; | May 21, 1844 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Wishes the packet Joseph Henry forwarded him. Access digital object: | ||||
Hall, James., 1811-1898.
James Hall to [Charles B.] Trego, | June 4, 1844 | 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||
Albany, 1 p., address and endorsement. A.L.S. Concerning his work upon a map of the United States. Asks for corrections. Sends colored and blank copies. General physical description: 7 13/16" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Trego, Charles B., 1794-1874.
[Charles B. Trego to James Hall], | June 26, 1844 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, 2 pp. Dr.L. Suggested corrections for James Hall's map of the United States. Written in answer to Hall to Trego, June 4, 1844, and originally enclosed with latter. Not Found: 1/20/2011 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to J.J. Smith, Philadelphia; | July 18, 1844 | |||
New York, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Cannot send payment, since few New Yorkers have attended his lectures, until recently. | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
etter to ; | July 25, 1844 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Informs his correspondent that his "collection is not at present in a situation suitable to inspections." | ||||
Gardner, John.
Letter to "Sir" | Aug. 22, 1844 | |||
Trafalgar Square, A.L.S. 2p. Seeks support for proposed college of chemistry. Mentions the Royal Society. Accompanied by: Royal College of Chemistry. Proposal [1844]. | ||||
Willis, Nathaniel Parker, 1806-1867.
Letter to John Richards, Reading, PA; | Sept. 5, 1844 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. add. Had put story in accepted drawer, but on receiving Richars' last letter recommends a revise. "You have a dangerous felicity at writing." thanks for invitation to visit Penna. , but is "a hourse in a mill and cannot go off my beat." | ||||
Addresses: Jacob Snider, Jr. | Sept. 10, 1844 | |||
D. 2 items. | ||||
Royal College of Chemistry (Great Britain).
Proposal; | [1844] | |||
Printed D. 16p. Accompanied with: J[oh]n Gardner to "Sir"; August 22, 1844. | ||||
Whewell, William, 1794-1866.
Letter to W. Tyler Smith; | Jan. 28, 1845 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Knew of Marshall Hall's work, but felt unqualified to write on physiology. | ||||
Pennsylvania Institution for the Instruction of the Blind. Finance committee.
Letter to John K. Kane, Attorney General, Harrisburg; | Feb. 18, 1845 | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, L.S.: Sam[ue]l Breck and F[rederick] Fraley. 1p.and add.and enc.of 2p. Forwards financial statement of the institution. Originally bound with pamphlet vol.1067. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Jardine, William, Sir, 1800-1874.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Feb. 24, 1845 | |||
A.L.S. Concerns the politics of the Caledonian Railway bill. | ||||
Bonaparte, Charles Lucian, 1803-1857.
Letter to [Felix Edouard] Guerin de Menneville [sic], Paris; | March 3, 1845 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Florence, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In French. His work. Concerning Guerin Meneville's proposed trip to Italy. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Sowerby, James de Carle, 1787-1871.
Note to S. S. Bowerbank | April 2, 1845 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. | ||||
Davis, John Edward, 1815-1877.
Letter to "Sir" | April 6, 1845 | |||
A.L.S. Concerns coloring of prits for "Flora Antarctica". Mentions being an officer in the Antarctic Expedition. Mentions Hooker and Percival Meggs. | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to [sir] R[oderick] I[mpey] Murchison; | April 7, 1845 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Wishes to borrow fine native gold, platinum and malachite for his lectures. | ||||
Bancroft, George, 1800-1891.
G[eroge] Bancroft to ----, | June 23, 1845 | 4 1/2" x 7" | ||
Washington, 1 p. and endorsement. 3d.per.N. Unsigned. Encloses (book?) received from Mr. Joseph Hume, M. P. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to William Smyth, Cambridge; | July 18, 1845 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Introduces Benjamin A. Gould. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Kirkbride, Thomas Story, 1809-1883.
Letter to Charles B. Trego; | Aug. 2, 1845 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 1p. Copy. Offers his experience to the state to aid in hospitals for the insane. Presented by W.J.Bell,Jr.;July 18,1962. From originals at Institute of Penna. Hospital. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Hardouin Michelin, Paris; | September 10, 1845 | |||
Neuchatel, A.L.S. 2p., add. In French. Expresses his thanks for the specimens sent to him. Refers to Diekmann and Desor. | ||||
Gray, Asa, 1810-1888.
Letter to P[arker] Cleaveland | Sept. 18, 1845 | 8 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Pertains to some plants he wishes sent; mentions Loudon's Encyclopaedia. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Ward, Townsend, 1817?-1885.
Letter to [Hugh Blair Grigsby ??]; | Dec. 23, 1845 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Mutilated. Probable sale of the library of the Philosophical society. [This letter was found by Mrs. W.S. Morton among other letters of the Hon. Hugh Blair Grisby, Char lotte co. and Norfolk, Virginia.] General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 28, 1845 | |||
A.L.S. 2p.and end. Has not replied since he has just moved into the house of Oxford, and all of the fossils are in a closet. | ||||
Rankine, William John Macquorn, 1820-1872.
Address [to mechanic's institute] | [1845-1846] | |||
A.D. 21p. Discusses state of contemporary science; mentions Franklin, Galileo , the steam engine, railroads, electric telegraphs, photography, agriculture and the value of technical training. | ||||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Letter to C[harles] Edwards Lester; | Jan. 4, 1846 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. and add. As the oldest living artist in America, will contribute a portrait and biographical material for Lester's proposed work [Artists of America, 1846?]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to [René Joachim Henri] Dutrochet; | Feb. 12, 1846 | 8x5 | ||
New Haven, Conn., A.L.S. 1p. Presents publication. Located in: 593:D19s. J.D.Dana. Structure and Classification of Zoophytes. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Eliza and Helen Edmonstrone, Madeira | Feb. 13, 1846 | |||
Walton Hall. A.L.S. 3p. and add. Mentions renovations made at Walton Hall. Speaks of local affairs and acquaintances. | ||||
Shepard, Charles Upham, 1804-1886.
Letter to J. F. Sowell | February 19, 1846 | 4 page(s) | ||
Charleston, South Carolina. Regarding meteoric iron specimens provided by Sowell. Would like to give Sowell a testimonial in appreciation for his kindness, perhaps copies of one of Sheperd's works or minerals or meteoric iron samples from other locations. Includes partial typed transcript. Provenance: M2004-23. Purchased from Steve Resnick, June 2004 | ||||
Kirkbride, Thomas Story, 1809-1883.
Letter to Cha[rle]s B. Trego; | Feb. 23, 1846 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 2p. Copy. Concerning state support for an insane hospital, and his hospital for the insane. Presented by W.J.Bell,Jr.,July 18,1962. From originals at Institute of Penna. Hospital. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Kirkbride, Thomas Story, 1809-1883.
Letter to Charles B. Trego, Harrisburg; | Feb. 27, 1846 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 1p. Copy. Concerning his hospital for the insane. Presented by W.J.Bell,Jr.;July 18,1962. From originals at Institute of Penna. Hospital. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Lea, Isaac, 1792-1886.
Letter to J. C. Jay; | Feb. 27, 1846 | 10" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. and add., end. Seal. Pressing personal affairs give him little time for scientific pursuits. Publication of his paper on the Unio in the [APS] Transactions. Presented by Seymour Adelman, Dec. 1952. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Eliza Edmonstone, Madeira; | Mar. 12, 15, 1846 | |||
Walton Hall. A.L.S. 2p. and add. Summoned before the magistrates concerning the poaching business. Mentions the renovations made at Walton Hall. Speaks of local affairs and acquaintances. | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Helen Edmonstone, Madeira; | [March 15, 1846] | |||
Walton Hall, Saturday night. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Mentions the renovations made at Walton Hall. Speaks of local affairs and acquaintances. On same page as Charles Waterton to Eliza Edmonstone; Mar. 12, 15, 1846. | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to Henry Darwin Rogers | March 31, 1846 | |||
New Haven. A.L.S. 1p. Hopes he, Binney and the others will everything organized for the meeting. Will publish his paper in 20 days. | ||||
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871.
Letter to Dr. [John] Lindley | March, 1846 | |||
A.L. 3p. | ||||
Kaup.
Letter to [Sir Richard] Owen; | April 3, 1846 | |||
Darmstadt, A.L.S. 3p. Praises Owen's proposal for a national collection of fossils. Mentions the British Museum and the College of Surgeons. Also refers to Falconer and Cuvier. | ||||
Dupuy, John.
Letter to Charles B. Trego, Philadelphia; | April 9, 1846 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning the coal trade in Philadelphia. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Waterton, Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to "My dear Madam"; | May 14, 1846 | 9" x 7 1/4" | ||
Walton hall, A.L.S. 1p. Birds studied during his travels with the Misses Edmonstone. News of friends. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849.
Letter to Messrs. Lea & Blanchard; | May 28, 1846 | 7 1/2" x 10" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. Relative to loan of Mr. Hale's volume on Indian languages west of the Rocky mountains. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Bache, G. M. (George Mifflin), 1811-1846.
Notice of latitude and longitude, and request that the note be returned to the Coast Survey; | July 21, 1846 | 5-1/4x10-1/4 | ||
D.S. 1p.and end.telling location where found. Presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Du Bois Bache, New Rochelle, Conn.; Aug. 4, 1964. General physical description: 5-1/4x10-1/4 | ||||
Ansted, D. T. (David Thomas), 1814-1880.
Letter to W. R. Davy; | Oct. 3, 1846 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Recommends Johnson's book on chemistry in agriculture. His own work on agriculture is geological. | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to [William] Gaskill; | Dec. 21, 1846 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Spending of funds in Westminster which are collected by the Deanery. | ||||
Cheatham, Benjamin Franklin, 1820-1886.
Letter to Miss Louisa Cheatham; | 1846-1847 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 4 items (3 Letters and 1 journal) on 14 leaves. Copies. Pertaining to the Mexican War. Presented by Mrs. Sioussat; Dec. 1961. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Messrs. Carey and Hart, Philadelphia; | Feb. 5, 1847 | |||
Boston. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Wants copies of his works for geologists and naturalists. Wants them sent, "care of Dr. A. A. Gould," and will return what they order. | ||||
Cadwalader, John, 1805-1879.
John Cadwalader to Charles B. Trego, | February 15, 1847 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, 3 pp. and endorsement. A.L.S. Mistake in Mr. Fernon's resolution concerning the purchase of the site of the Elm Tree Treaty of William Penn with the Indians. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Keely, George W..
Letter to Geo[rge] P. Bond; | June 30, 1847 | 8" x 10" | ||
Waterville, A.L.S. 1p. and add. Inquires about chronometer he ordered. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to ---; | March 31, 1847 | |||
Museum d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris. A.L.S. 4p. Thanking his correspondent for a gift to the Museum's collection and at the same time offering him a collection of birds, mainly from the African Interior, for his studies. He hope to benefit other collections in other countries as far as he can, and at the same time gives a list of desiderata for his own musuem, including some American animals, insectivores, nests, etc. St. Hilaire refers to his hopes of exchanges of wanted objects between his museum and the Washington Institute [Smithsonian?]. | ||||
Croker, John Wilson, 1780-1857.
Letter to [Michael] Faraday; | May 7, 1847 | |||
Kingston, A.L.S. 4p. Variation in temperatures on thermometers due, probably, to plates on which they were attached. | ||||
Provident Trust Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes and report of By-Laws Committee; | June 1, July 6, 1847 | 10x7-3/4 and 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
D.S.: Benjamin Matthias and Charles B. Trego. 2p.and end. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 and 12-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864.
Letter to Professor Simon Greenleaf | June 2, 1847 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. and add. Has been unable to reply, having retreated to the South from the winter, but thanks for volumes on legal evidence and the Evangelists, which he has deposited in the College Library. | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to Charles Thomas Jackson, June 10, 1847 | ||||
New Haven, A.L.S, 3pp. Supports Jackson's claim of having discovered etherizawtion, gently does not support Jackson's clainof discovering electro-magnetic telegraphy. Subject(s): Ether; Telegraph | ||||
Copway, George.
Letter to F.W. Porter; | June 29, 1847 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Chippeway education efforts. | ||||
Pearce, James.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | 1847 July(?) 11 | 1 item(s) ; 8" x 10" | ||
Pearce writes of comlaints by memebers of the United States Exploring Expedition (the Wilkes Expedition) that books coming out about the expedition are not accurate, leaving things out General physical description: 8" x 10" Subject(s): United States Exploring Expedition (1838-1842) | ||||
Schultz, Carl Heinrich, 1798-1871.
Letter to "Monsieur" | Aug. 15, 1847 | |||
Berlin. A.L.S. 1p. in French. Presents copy of work "Nouveau Systeme de Morphologie des plantes," hopes for mention in British journals. Discusses previous work. | ||||
Chambers, Robert, 1802-1871.
Letter to [David Milne-Home]; | Sept. 7, 1847 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and end. Asks him to send copy of his article to Darwin. Is still unhappy about the geological conclusions of Glenroy. | ||||
Leidy, Joseph, 1823-1891.
Letter to Aug[ustus] A. Gould; | Sept. 29, 1847 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.,end. Inquires of work by Dr. Binney. Asks for specimens of Helix. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Keely, George W..
Letter to W. C. Bond & son; | Oct. 11, 1847 | 8" x 10" | ||
Waterville, Me., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Returns the chronometer. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Auckland, George Eden, Earl of, 1784-1849.
Note to "Dear Sir" | Aug. 15, 1847 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. Invitation to dine and to meet Mr. Brooke. | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to F[rancis] O. J. Smith; | Nov. 2, 1847 | 9-1/4x5-1/2 | ||
New Haven, Conn., A.L.S. 3p. Concerning the telegraph, and electricity. General physical description: 9-1/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Carpenter, William Benjamin, 1813-1885.
Letter to "Sir"; | November 9, 1847 | |||
A.L.S. 4p., enc. wanting. Acknowledges a request of the Russell Institution to present a series of lectures on the revelations of the microscope. Mentions the Marylebone Institution and Islington Institution. | ||||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Letter to Alfred A. Carter; | Nov. 22, 1847 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. Forwards autographs for his collection. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
United States. Patent and Trademark Office.
Letters patent issued to Richard Albert Tilghman for his improvement in decomposing potash feldspar for obtaining certain salts; | Dec. 4, 1847 | 14 1/2" x 20" | See Extra OS | |
Washington, Parchment D.S: James Buchanan, Secretary of state;Edmund Burke, Commissioner of patents; Richard Albert Tilghman. 3 leaves. Seal. General physical description: 14 1/2" x 20" | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to C.R. Weld; | Jan. 8, 1848 | 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||
R[oyal] Institution, A.L.S. 1p. Faraday's views regarding honors, particularly those conferred by his own country. Printed and reproduced: Journal of chemical education. V.26,1949,p.441 - Duveen. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Stillé, Alfred, 1813-1900.
Power, William.
Letter to Alfred Stillé | 1848 May 11 | 3 page(s) ; 8" x 12 1/2" | ||
Describes autopsies performed by Power Subject(s): Autopsy. | ||||
Letter to Ebenzer Meriam; | June 12, 1848 | |||
De La Beche, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855.
Letter to [James Scott] Bowerbank | June 23, 1848 | |||
Geol. Survey Office. A.L.S. 3p. Had conversation with Prof. Owen. Work important; should be continued. Owen's request necessitates consult (?); suggests Wednesday next. | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | Aug. 5, 1848 (?) | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Encloses something [wanting] from the Bishop of Norwich. | ||||
Muirhead, James Patrick, 1813-1898.
Letter to François Arago, Paris; | Aug. 19, 1848 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Birmingham, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning legacy from Watts. Muirhead received Watts' copies of the publications of the Academie des sciences. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Brunell(?).
Letter to Tho[ma]s E. Blackwell; | Sept. 15, 1848 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
L.S. 3p.and end. Describes a plough used at Dover which he thinks will be superseded by a steam dredger. Sketches the plough. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Rush, William, 1801-1864.
Letter to James Rush; | Oct. 1, 1848 | 5" x 7 3/4" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Re Pt. 7 of their father's biography containing the notice of the signers of the Declaration of independence. General physical description: 5" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Lettet to Charles Wilkes | Oct. 3, 1848 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Is working on the geological report and the marine crustacea. | ||||
Shepard, Charles Upham, 1804-1886.
Letter to Monsig. Lavimo Medici Spada, Rome, Italy | Oct. 28, 1848 | |||
New Haven, A.L.S. 2p.,add.,end. Incomplete. Lists minerals. States his big collection is now housed at Amherst College. | ||||
Bishop, William S..
Letter to A. F. Lawyer | Nov. 5, 1948 | |||
ALS, 3 pp. Describes results of an autopsy on a sailor named Morris who was killed by a bullet. Bishop is on the U.S.S. Cumberland (which years later was the first ship sunk by the CSN ironclad Virginia) while Lawyer is on the U.S.S. Vixen. Both men are naval surgeons. Both ships are off the coast of Mexico. Subject(s): Medicine, Military -- United States.; Mexican War, 1846-1848; United States. Navy. | ||||
Lankester, Edwin, 1814-1874.
Letter to "Sir"; | January 15, 1849 | |||
A.L.S. 1p., end. Requests his correspondent to transmit his subscriptions to the Ray Society as early as convenient. | ||||
De La Beche, Henry T. (Henry Thomas), 1796-1855.
Letter to Mr. Murray; | April 21, 1849 | |||
A.L. 1p. Thanks for making a woodcut of an iceberg | ||||
Jardine, William, Sir, 1800-1874.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | May 10, 1849 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. end. Mentions family and friends. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Springfield Township, Bucks County.
Schedule 3.-Persons who died during the year...; | June 1, 1849- June 1, 1850 | 18x13 | ||
Printed broadside filled in in ms. and S: Samuel B. Thatcher. 1p. and end. General physical description: 18x13 | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to George Livermore; | Aug. 17, 1849 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Asks him to forward a reprint of his article on the New England Primer to E. D. Ingraham. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to [John?] Percy | Sept. 7, 1849 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Introduces Dr. Gustav Magnus (i.e. Heinrich Gustav), professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Berlin, who intends to attend meeting at Brimingham. is "very pleasant man and talks good english." Mentions Phillips. | ||||
Magnus, Gustav, 1802-1870.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Sept. 11, 1849 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to "My dear Sir" [David T. Ansted?]; | Dec. 8, 1849 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Hopes he will come to the meeting. Sedgwick Forbes and Owen will be there. Access digital object: | ||||
Bonaparte, Charles Lucian, 1803-1857.
Letter to Isidore Geoffroy St. Hilaire, Paris; | December 31, 1849 | |||
Leyden, A.L.S. 2p., add. In French. | ||||
Dillwyn, Lewis Weston, 1778-1855.
Letter to Sir | March 2, 1850 | |||
Abstract: A.L.S. 2p. end. Concerns serch for John Bartram's correspondence by Dr. Darlington. Also Collinson's papers. | ||||
Carey, Henry Charles, 1793-1879.
Letter to A. Russell | March 5, 1850 | 1 page(s) | ||
Philadelphia. Asks Russell to find out from Mr. Irish the northern line of partition agreed upon with the French. Provenance: 2000 - 830ms. Purchased from Steve Resnick, September 2000 | ||||
Lindley, John, 1799-1865.
Letter to [Charles] Waterton; | April 29, 1850 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Congratulates Waterton on the "retreat of Mr. Simpson." Informs Waterton Where he will be on Friday. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Th[omas William] Parsons; | May 10, 1850 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. Wished to discuss geological chart in resuit in Albany, but guests will prevent the discussion. George Hillard visits. | ||||
Sparks, Jared (1789-1866).
Letter to John H. Claney | May 16, 1850 | |||
ALS, 1 p. Jared Sparks to John H. Claney about the location of Jefferson's drafts of the Declaration of Independence. Notes one was in the possession of Jefferson Randolph and might now be with the governemt, and another is at the APS. Subject(s): American Philosophical Society. Library; United States. Declaration of Independence | ||||
Trego, Charles B., 1794-1874.
Answers to interrogatories of commissioner in the case of Blanchard vs. Kimball. | June 3, 1850 | 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" | ||
Affirmed before James Devereux, Esq., Commissioner, [Philadelphia], 8 pp. and endorsement. D. Unsigned. In re differences between Blanchard's and Kimball's cutting machines. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 3/4" | ||||
Gilliss, J. M. (James Melville), 1811-1865.
Letter to G.A. Jahn | Aug. 28, 1850 | |||
Photo. of A.L.S. 1p. and add. From original in Diederich Collection, University of Amsterdam Library. | ||||
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865.
The Oriental Society; | Oct. 1, 1850 | 10x8 | ||
D.S.: Edward Everett, Charles Beck and William W. Greenough. 4p. Refers to John Pickering and their study of oriental languages. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Pennsylvania. Springfield Township, Bucks County.
Schedule 4.-Productions of agriculture...; | October 3, 1850 | 18x13 | ||
Printed broadside filled in in ms. and S: Samuel B. Thatcher. 4p. General physical description: 18x13 | ||||
Carpenter, William Benjamin, 1813-1885.
Letter to [Henri] Milne-Edwards, Paris; | Oct. 29, 1850 | |||
London. A.L.S. 11p. Concerning echinoidea and orbitoides and limestone in Australia. Foraminifera and refers to David Forbes. | ||||
Hancock, Albany, 1806-1873.
Letter to S[amuel] P[ickworth] Woodward; | Nov. 17, 1850 | |||
Newcastle on Tyne, A.L.S. 8p. Concerns the structure of mollusks. Mentions Gray, Owen, Edwards, Johnston and Clarke. | ||||
Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 5, 1850 | 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. Busy schedule of commitments. Wishes success to the Literary gazette. Not Found: 1/24/2011 General physical description: 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883.
Letter to G[eorge] Ransome; | Dec. 17, 1850 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Cannot attend their meeting, for must be at the Royal Society. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to the Duke of Argyll; | [Dec., 1850] | |||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Concerning an exhibition. Refers to Cumming. | ||||
Falconer, Thomas, 1805-1882.
Letter to William [Falconer]; | 1850 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Friday, A.L.S.with initials. 4p. Concerning a Sir James Falconer. Once slept on floor during a snow-storm, with Fillmore. Comments on a publication. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Lubbock, J. W. (John William), 1803-1865.
Letter to Rev. Robert Ainslie | Jan. 15, 1851 and Nov. 28. [1850?] | |||
2 A.L.S. 4p. Discusses parliamentary legislation regarding building of railway lines; need for finacial backing and attendance at meetings. Mentions Lords Camden and Holmes. | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Letter to Col. [Thomas] Aspinwall, London; | Jan. 25, 1851 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. end. Encloses letter [wanting] to Professor Pliny Miles, an American living in England whose present address Schoolcraft does not know. | ||||
Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865.
Tho[mas] Corwin to Charles B. Trego, | January 27, 1851 | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Treasury Department, [Washington, D. C.], 1 p. A.L.S. Appointing Mr. Trego a commissioner of the United States mint. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Audubon, Victor Gifford, 1809-1860.
Letter to John H. Jenks, Boston; | Feb. 14, 1851 | 10" x 7 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Will send the 8th no. of the Quadrupeds, and Yarrell's Birds. General physical description: 10" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Audubon, Victor Gifford, 1809-1860.
Letter to John H. Jenks, Boston; | Feb. 17, 1851 | 10" x 7 3/4" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. and add., end. Terms for publication [of Quadrapeds ?]. General physical description: 10" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Letter to Edmund Bailey O'Callaghan; | March 1, 1851 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Concerns voyages of Thevet and Canada. Histor and nomenclature of pumpkin and squash. Mentions Baukin, Condolle, Linneaus and Magnus. | ||||
Bailey, Jacob Whitman, 1811-1857.
Letter to his brother [ Bailey]; | March 9, 1851 | 5" x 8" | ||
West Point, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Believes he is entitled to a land grant for his services in the two Indian wars. Presented by Whitman Bailey, March 1948. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Tatlock, John.
John Tatlock to ----, Williams College, | March 29, 1851 | 6 3/4" x 8 5/8" | ||
Mass., 1 P. A.L.S. Regarding package to be sent to Williams College. General physical description: 6 3/4" x 8 5/8" | ||||
Cleaveland, Parker, 1780-1858.
Letter to G[eorge] C[linton] Swallow; | April 1, 1851 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
Brunswick, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Concerning botanical collection made by J.S.Henslow and wishes to give Henslow some Maine specimens. Hopes they can get together to arrange the Maine items for shipping to England. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 Access digital object: | ||||
Plumptre, Charles, 1818-1887.
Letter to J[ames] Jerwood | April 15, 1851 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Admiration and thanks for a paper on the planet Neptune. | ||||
Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864.
Letter to "My dear Sir" | April 17, 1851 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Presents copy of his "Bibliographical Catalogue." | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Messrs. Munroe & Co. | April 17, 1851 | 8" x 10" | ||
Cambridge A.L.S. 1p. Relative to the publication of a certain book. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Letter to James Dana | June 12, 1851 | 4 page(s) | ||
Newsy letter mentioning family; fossils; iguanodon; Prince Albert; Charles Lyell; Robert Silliman and his trip to Italy; the Crystal Palace; and, the British Museum catalog Mantell is working on. Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2005-22. Purchased in October 2005, with funds from the Friends of the APS Library from Catherine Barnes, bookseller. | ||||
Cattell, Abraham Gilmore & Co..
Letter to Messrs Smith & Funston | July 3, 1851 | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, L. 1p. Reports on shipment of wheat which arrived in bad condition. Presented by Mrs. W.J.Robbins; June 30, 1964. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Henri] Milne-Edwards, Paris; | July 23, 1851 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 3p. and add.,end. In French. Concerning publication by Robin and his comments on marine biology (gastropods, etc.) General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Posey, John F..
Letter to Mrs. Fanny [Lucy F. Hall] Whiteman, Cincinnati, Ohio; | Sept. 10, 1851 | 10x8 | ||
Walnut Spring, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Delighted that she is happily married. Has sent money. Family news. Presented by Mrs. Dorothea K. Jenne, April 1967. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
Letter to John Bohlen, Phila. | Oct. 27, 1851 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerns prints of Linneaus, Hooker, Collinson and De Condolle. Mentions Miss Collinson and Dr. Booth. | ||||
National Institute for the Promotion of Science.
Letter to T[itian] R[amsay] Peale; | Nov. 7, 1851 | 8x5 | ||
Washington, Printed L.filled in in ms.S.: L.D.Gale. 1p.and add. Notifies him of a social meetint to be held. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to Sir John Ross; | Dec. 26, 1851 | |||
A.L.S. 3p and end. Wants log of "Felix". Thinks the Admirality should have retained him on the Committee of Offices. | ||||
Pennsylvania. General Assembly.
Copy of Pennsylvania act of 1851 relative to incorporation of the Lebanon Valley Railroad and to taxing property formerly exempt from taxation | [1851] | 6x8 | ||
D. 1p. and end. General physical description: 6x8 | ||||
Letter to the editor of the "Union" | ca. 1851-1855 | |||
Newby, et al. A.L.S. 3p. Authors feel that Thomas M. Howe (Member, U.S. House of Reps., 1851-1855), should focus more attention on bridges and aquaducts in Pittsburgh; no action should be taken on Wheeling Bridge. Signed: John Lawrence Newby, Jacob G. Metcalf, Jas Cummins, S. Riss, J.S. Forbs. | ||||
Lankester, Edwin, 1814-1874.
Letter to J. Weinen; | January 26, 1852 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Informs his correspondent what dates Lankester can lecture and the costs involved. | ||||
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887.
Letter to Geo[rge] Smith, Upper Darby; | Jan. 31, 1852 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, Xerox copy of A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for meteorological observations from Delaware County Institute. Hopes they will publish flora and fauna of Delaware County and will help classify the animals. Presented by the Delaware County Institute of Sciences; Aug. 1967. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to Samuel B. Buckley | Feb. 13, 1852 | |||
New Haven. A.L.S. 1p. Returns manuscript, since it cannot be put in the March number. | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Edward Charlesworth, Museum, York; | March 11, 1852 | |||
Walton Hall, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Refuses membership in the Zoological Society of London. Concerning breeding of geese: birds in his park. | ||||
University of Pennsylvania.
Report of select committee to whom were referred certain resolutions relative to a school of mines, | April 20, 1852 | 8 3/8" x 13 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. Pr.D.S.: J[oseph] R. Ingersoll, G[eorge] M. Wharton, T[obias] Wagner. General physical description: 8 3/8" x 13 1/8" | ||||
Bacquerel, Edmund, 1820-1891.
Letter to -- | May 17, 1852 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. In French. Identifies rocks sent him. Analysis of water from the Dead Sea. | ||||
Olmsted, Denison, 1791-1859.
Letter to [William Barton?] Rogers; | June 30, 1852 | |||
Yale College. A.L.S. 4p. His course of instruction in astronomy at Yale described. John C. Adams praises his College Astronomy. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to Miss Percy; | Sept. 29, 1852 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerns rainbows. | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to G. P. Peckam & Co. | Oct. 11, 1852 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Gives them permission to use his name as an occasional contributor in a new Journal. | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to "My dear Sir" [David T. Ansted?]; | Nov. 25, 1852 | |||
Kew, A.L.S. 2p. Wishes him great success, and add's Gray's wishes. Access digital object: | ||||
Massachusetts medical men.
Memorial to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, | Dec. 6, 1852 | 32-1/2x8-3/4 | ||
stating that, in their belief, W.T.G.Morton was the first user of ether for surgical operations, and he should be honored Lithograph of D.S. 1p. General physical description: 32-1/2x8-3/4 | ||||
Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854.
R[obert M.] Patterson to C[harles] B. Trego, | December 18, 1852 | 8 1/8" x 10 5/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 9 pp. A.Com.S. Remarks relative to the means of securing a greater perfection in our coinage. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 10 5/8" | ||||
Foreman, Edward R., 1808-1885.
Letter to George Smith; | Dec. 24, 1852 | 10x8 | ||
Smithsonian Institution, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p. He and Prof. Baird thank Smith and John Evans for their meteorological observations. Presented by the Delaware County Institute of Sciences; Sept. 1967. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Olcott, James S..
James S. Olcott to the American Academy of Philadelphia, | December 25, 1852 | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Lowell, 7 pp. and address. A. Com. S. The discovery and demonstration of the law of apocalyptic vision. Enclosed in: John T. Lewis to John F. Frazer, January 12, 1853. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to Marshall Hall | Jan. 13, 1853 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Comments on inscription for [Robert Edmond?] Grant. Suggestions for changes made by Malden and [Augustus] de Morgan. Defers to Hall's judgement. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [Michael] Faraday | Jan. 20 (?), 1853 | |||
Queenswood near Stockbridge. A.L.S. 4p. Describes experiment he has made in Berlin similar to recent work by Faraday proving that "the law of decrease for iron is different from that of a salt of the metal ..." Old magnetic law still has hold of his convictions. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to ----; | Jan. 22, 1853 | |||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Invites him to visit at home. | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to John Tyndall | Jan. 29, 1853 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. On experiments made by Julius Plucker; nature of experimentation. "I can never decide upon a result until I have seen the experiment it depends upon made and then never until I have considered, repeated & varied the experiment." | ||||
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.
Letter to Capt. Boardman; | Feb. 17, 1853 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Introduces John Ward Wilson who will be on the Grinnell Expedition. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.
Letter to John Hall [Ward] Wilson, New York; | Feb. 17, 1853 | 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. Offers him position as masters mate with the Grinnell Expedition, no. 2. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Wilstach, Charles A..
Certification of authenticity of property, once owned by Benjamin Franklin; | May 4, 1853 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, A.D.S. 1p. On same sheet is: Geo[rge] Stone. Certification [as above]; May 10, 1853. FILM54-67 FRAME63 General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Stone, George.
Certification of authenticity of property, once owned by Benjamin Franklin; | May 10, 1853 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. On same sheet as: C.A.Wilstach. Certification...; May 4, 1853. FILM54-67 FRAME63 General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.
Memorandum for Mr. Wilson; | June, 1853 | 9-3/4x8 | ||
A.D.S. 2p.and end. Tells him to collect information on seal fisherman and fisheries while on the Grinnell expedition. General physical description: 9-3/4x8 | ||||
Frazer, John Fries, 1812-1872.
Letter to A.D. Bache, Cleveland, O.; | July 25, 1853 | 10" x 7 3/4" | ||
Buffalo, A.L.S. 1p. Ill health will prevent him from going to Cleveland. General physical description: 10" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to T.S. Hunt; | Aug. 26, 1853 | 7" x 5" | ||
New Haven, A.L.S. 1p. Glad to know that he has returned to Connecticut; mentions B[enjamin] S[illiman] jr. General physical description: 7" x 5" | ||||
Arago, Emmanuel, 1812-1896.
et al.
Notice of the death of François Arago | October 6, 1853 | 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Paris, Broadside. 1p.and add.: Monsieur Lockroy. In French. Notification of the death of the French physicist and astronomer Dominique-François-Jean Arago who experimented on physical phenomenon--electricity, magnetism, and light--and who was particularly active in the scientific community of Paris. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/4 Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 182 Access digital object: | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Mrs. H. Paige, Schenectady; | [November?] 3, 1853 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. Expresses his sorrow at the loss of Mr. Jackson. Defends his manner of honoring Jackson's accomplishments in zoology. Refers to Cuvier, Humboldt and Aristotle. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Peregrine Wroth; | [Dec. 5, 1853] | |||
L.S. 3p. and end. Many thanks for specimens; response to circular given more pleasure than anything in scientific life; his work a long one; away much of time. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Capt. Denham; | Dec. 7, 1853 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Has received contributions from Coast Guard and values them highly. | ||||
South, James, Sir.
Letter to [Archibald John ?] Stephens | Dec. 14, 1853 | |||
A.L.S 2p. and end. Packet received. Denigrates Airy and Sheepshanks. Adams' conduct should be exposed. References to Jerwood and Babbage. | ||||
Scheme of a new decimal coinage common to the United States and Great Britain | [ca. 1853] | |||
D. 1p. 10x8 | ||||
Gross, Samuel D. (Samuel David), 1805-1884.
Letter to [Rene] La Roche; | Feb. 13, 1854 | 9-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Louisville, Xerox copy of A.L.S. 3p. (from original in College of Physicians of Philadelphia.) Thanks for nomination and certificate of membership of APS. Refers to La Roche's medical publication on malaria. Education in Kentucky. General physical description: 9-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Letter to Eben. Meriam; | Feb. 24, 1854 | 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Comments on survey. Presented by Leon J. Obermeyer, June 1955. General physical description: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
State Historical Society of Wisconsin.
State Historical Society of Wisconsin to Charles B. Trego, | March 10, 1854 | 8 1/4" x 10 3/8" | ||
Madison, Wisconsin, 1 p. D.S.: Lyman C. Draper, corresponding secretary. Certificate of election of Charles B. Trego to honorary membership in the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10 3/8" | ||||
Lewis, R. M..
Letter to Henry Pennington; | April 20, 1854 | |||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. Conveys ground rent from Bernard Quinn. | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to [John] Tyndall | June 28, 1854 | |||
Ventnor, Isle of Wight. A.L.S. 2p. Concerned about Tyndall's health. "You are young. I am old. You are fresh in thought I am exhausted in thoughts..." Has not heard from Magnus. News of colleagues Schonbein and Liebig. | ||||
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.
Letter to the Gentlemen of the Cabin mess; | July 1, 1854 | 10x8 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Advises them to keep to the quarter deck for lounging. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Kane, John K. (John Kintzing), 1795-1858.
Letter to [S. Weir Mitchell]; | July 24, 1854 | 7" x 8 1/2" | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Appreciation for watching over Tom. General physical description: 7" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to "My dear Sir" [David T. Ansted?]; | Sept. 4, 1854 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Cannot visit. Sends old deeds, but asks that they be returned. Access digital object: | ||||
Ericsson, James, 1803-1889.
Letter to ----; | Oct. 4, 1854 | 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. Specifications for boilers; mentions the ships Ericsson and Washington. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to ----; | Oct. 16, 1854 | |||
Paris, A.L.S. 4p. In French. Cannot see him on Wednesday, due to difficulties at home. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to Monsieur; | Nov. 28, 1854 | |||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p. In French. Thanks for his invitation and comments on what happened while he was away. | ||||
Thompson, Zadock, 1796-1856.
Letter to [L. W. Parmaden?]; | Nov. 29, 1854 | 8x5 | ||
Burlington, Vt., Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. Describes his history of Vermont. Presented, Jan. 1963, by the owner, Dr. Francis S. Ronalds, Morristown, N.J. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Girard, Charles, 1822-1895.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 4, 1854 | 6x4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning specimens for the Smithsonian. General physical description: 6x4 | ||||
Franklin Statue Committee.
Certificate issued to Edward Everett, for his contribution of $100, towards the erection of a statue of Benjamin Franklin; | 1854 | 10 1/2" x 16" | ||
Boston,1854. Printed D. filled in in ms. Boston, New England bank co. Contains an engraved likeness of BF, and an embossed stamp with his likeness. FILM 54-64 FRAME 204 General physical description: 10 1/2" x 16" | ||||
Yarrell, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to Henry Smurthwaite, Richmond, Yorkshire; | Jan. 19, 1855 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning sandpipers, and comments on an American one, in Audubon and Wilson, having been found in England. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Darlington, William, 1782-1863.
Letter to Eli K. Price, Harrisburg; | March 15, 1855 | 10x8 | ||
Westchester, A.L.S. 4p.,end. Need for, and plans for, education of teachers for the common schools. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Phillips, John, 1800-1874.
Letter to ----; | March 24, 1855 | 5-1/2x3-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Concerning the index for a publication on geology. General physical description: 5-1/2x3-1/2 | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to J[ohn] L. Le Conte; | March 29, 1855 | 7-3/4x5 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning the Smithsonian. Refers to Leidy. General physical description: 7-3/4x5 | ||||
Miers, John, 1789-1879.
Letter to Dr. Alexander; | April 27, 1855 | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Hammersmith, A.L.S. 5p. Concerning proposed publication by the Linnean Society. He thinks it would have widespread support and no expense for the Society. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Davis, Charles Henry, 1807-1877.
Letter to the editor of Putnam's Monthly magazine; | April 30, 1855 | 8-3/4x5 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Concerning an article he sends in for publication. General physical description: 8-3/4x5 | ||||
Jones, Thomas Rymer, 1810-1880.
Letter to H.E. Smith; | June 13, 1855 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Concerning luminescent insect. Concerning beetles. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Letter to W[illia]m J. Barclay; | July 16, 1855 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and end. Introduces Charles Mifflin of New Orleans who wishes to visit the Athenaeum. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896.
Letter to C. F. Greene | Aug. 31, 1855 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Refuses invitation to become a member to the L. I. (?) Association. | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to C. F. Greene; | Sept. 24, 1855 | 6-1/4x4 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Refuses invitation to become a member of the L. I. (?) Association. General physical description: 6-1/4x4 | ||||
Butler, Elizur, 1794-1857.
Address to the Cherokee nation upon his removal to Arkansas; | Oct. 10, 1855 | 8x6-1/4 | ||
Female Seminary, Cherokee Nation, A.D.S. 4p. General physical description: 8x6-1/4 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Joseph] Leconte; | Oct. 17, 1855 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning a publication dealing with skeletal remains. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Graves, James, 1815-1886.
Letter to ----; | Oct. 19, 1855 | 8x5 | ||
Kilkenny, A.L.S. 3p. Thanks for publication and will forward it to Mr. Prim. Removed from 913.415:R81,n.s.,vol.1: Royal society of antiquaries of Ireland. Journal. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Prim, John G..
Letter to W. Kelly; | Oct. 27, 1855 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
Kilkenny, A.L.S. 4p. Appreciates his publication and rather envies his quantity of original material. Removed from 913.415:R81,n.s.,v.1: Royal society of antiquaries of Ireland. Journal.) General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888.
Letter to P. W. Maclagan; | Nov. 6, 1855 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Concerning George Johnston and his gift of the memoir. | ||||
Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866.
Letter to Jas. H. Causter, jr.; | Nov. 7, 1855 | 8" x 10" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Has no evidence that the translation of Cicero's Dialogue on old age, printed by Franklin in 1744, was made by him. The catalogue of the Library Company gives James Logan as the translator. FILM54-61 FRAME223 General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Fishburn, Junius M..
Letter to "Sister Dear" | November 15, 1855 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 12p. Comments on university life and studies in Germany, the German language, a meeting with von Humboldt and future plans in Europe. Presented by the Alderman Library, University of Virginia; February 1973. | ||||
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.
Letter to Admiral Sir Francis Beaufort; | Nov. 18, 1855 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p.and end. Reports on expedition: named places in Greenland for Beaufort. Did not locate Sir John Franklin. | ||||
Herrman, A. Z..
Letter to John Krieler, Philadelphia; | Jan. 27, 1856 | |||
San Antonio. A.L.S. 1p. and add. has bird skins. Money difficulties. | ||||
Lowe, E. J. (Edward Joseph), 1825-1900.
Letter to [Sir Edward] Sabine, Nottingham; | Feb. 6, 1856 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Forwards publication on meteorology and comments on plans for natural philosophy. This was originally tipped in:505:M274, vol.1: Mag.of Nat.Phil.,ed.by E.J.Lowe. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Vogler, Jesse.
Letter to [Matthew S. Henry?]; | March 4, 1856 | 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
Moraviantown, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning Delaware and Munsie Indian languages. Includes brief vocabulary. General physical description: 13-1/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Kane, Elisha Kent, 1820-1857.
Letter to George Curtis, New York; | March 31, 1856 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 3p. Asks if he can explain why certain articles have not yet been printed. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to Lydia Brewster | April 6, 1856 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning picture and sculpture exhibitions. Concerning concerts. | ||||
Barnitz, W. T. (William Tell), 1830-1887.
Letter to Cha[rle]s [B.] Trego, Alexandria, Pa. | April 26, 1856 | 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||
2 pp. A.L.S. Professor of languages at Academy of Alexandria would like chair of natural sciences or mathematics at the Farmer's High School of Pennsylvania. General physical description: 6 3/8" x 7 7/8" | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to Mrs. [John Russell] Reynolds | June 23, 1856 | |||
[London]. A.L.S. 1p. env. add. Declines invitation; discusses plans to travel in Scotland. | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to [Sir John Russell] Reynolds | July 24, 1856 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. env. add. Asks Reynolds to check references on oxygen consumption in muscles for use in Quain's Anatomy. Should check memoirs of George Liebig (?) in Muller's "Archiv." Gives address for next few days, c/o David Martin. | ||||
Wollaston, Thomas Vernon, 1822-1878.
Letter to Dr. [Joseph D.] Hooker; | June 28, [1856 ?] | 7" x 4 1/4" | ||
Kettering, Northamptonshire; Saturday, A.L.S. 4p. "Darwin is furious with me for assuming the existence of a former Atlantic continent." General physical description: 7" x 4 1/4" | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to E. Merriam, Brookline; | Dec. 15, 1856 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 3p. Thanks for suggestions about time of day for making meteorological observations in various parts of the U.S. General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Moleschott, Jacob, 1822-1893.
Letters...; | 1856-1888 | |||
D. 6 items and a calling card. In German. Various sizes. Is removing to Rome: friendly letters. | ||||
Roddy, John D..
John D. Roddy to C[harles] B. Trego, | January 5, 1857 | 4 15/16" x 7 15/16" | ||
Pa., 3 pp. A.L.S. Would like permission to consult Mr. Trego's notes regarding the geology of Somerset County. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 7 15/16" | ||||
Hayes, I. I (Isaac Israel), 1832-1881.
Letter to Dennis R. Alward; | Jan. 9, 1857 | |||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Forwards autographs requested, and is sorry he cannot furnish a scrap of Dr. Kane's journal. | ||||
Letter to Martha J. Newcomb | February 13, 1857 | 1 item(s) Accompanied by envelope On lace paper with embossed rose | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Friendly letter about happenings at the New Hampton School, at the time a co-educational, Baptist-affiliated school associated with the Cobb Divinity School. Sent by "Martha" to Newcomb in care of "Mr. Gove," 22 Havre St., East Boston, Mass. Letter may have belonged to Willman Spawn. Subject(s): Women -- Education | ||||
Grinnell, Henry, 1799-1874.
Letter to Sir F[rancis] Beaufort, London; | Feb. 17, 1857 | |||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. Death of E.K.Kane. | ||||
Wilkes, Charles, 1798-1877.
Letter to W[illiam] P[itt] Fessenden; | February 20, 1857 | |||
Washington, A.L.S. 4p. Concerns the publication of the information collected during the expedition of 1838-1842. | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to [Sir John Russell] Reynolds | March 14, 1857 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. env. add. Inquires about relationship of Reynolds to Henry Revell Reynolds, M.D. Asks if Reynolds has or would like mezzotint of grandfather's portrait. | ||||
Morrison, Samuel G..
Sam[ue]l G. Morrison to [Charles B.] Trego, | July 30, 1857 | 5 1/16" x 8" | ||
Jersey Shore, 1 p. A.L.S. Sends Mr. Trego a fossil impression, upon which he wishes a report. General physical description: 5 1/16" x 8" | ||||
Tennessee Historical Society.
Historical Society of Tennessee to Charles Wilkes, | September 2, 1857 | 7 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
Nashville, 1 p. D.S. Photograph. Certificate of election of Charles Wilkes to membership in Historical Society of Tennessee. Presented to the A.P.S. by Charles Denby Wilkes, 1940. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to "Miss Ruth"; | Sept. 25, 1857 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning his feelings on autograph albums. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860.
Letter to [John] Durand; | Oct. 3, 1857 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Sends an article on Washington at the age of 25 for the Crayon. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to ----; | Oct. 13, 1857 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Has a manuscript, but finds difficulty in delivering it. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to "Madame;" | Feb. 27, 1858 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. In French. Cannot accept her invitation. | ||||
Jardine, William, Sir, 1800-1874.
Letter to [Charles Waterton] | March 6, 1858 | |||
Jardine Hall. A.L.S. 5p. and end. Has received his invitation via Hobson. Indictes he must now alter his vacation plans for the summer. Mentions Lady Jardine. | ||||
Graves, James, 1815-1886.
Letter to ----; | May 4, 1858 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Kilkenny, A.L.S. 1p. Sends receipt for periodical and forwards copy of the "Journal." Removal from the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, Journal, n.s.,vol.1.1819. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to Mrs. Drummond; | May 11, 1858 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Is too unwell to visit, but thanks for her great kindnesses. | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to "My dear Sir" [David T. Ansted?]; | May 14, 1858 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Is lecturing. Heard nothing from Mr. Fitch. Access digital object: | ||||
Bache, Catherine Wistar, 1805-1886.
Letter to the directors of the Academy of Fine Arts; | June 30, 1858 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Princeton, A.L.S. 2p. Requests certain paintings, B.Franklin included, be retuned to her. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Lewes, George Henry, 1817-1878.
Letter to R[obert] C. R. Jordan; | Sept. 8, 1858 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Siebold and his work. Originally pasted in: Siebold,K.T.E. On a true parthenogenesis… FILM 403 FRAME 157 General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Redfield, John Howard, 1815-1895.
Letter to W.G. Binney; | Sept. 17, 1858 | 5" x 8" | ||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Dodd, John M..
Memorandum stating that Miss Sarah Flagg owns many letters written by Dr. Franklin to his sister Sarah [i.e. Jane] Mecom, as well other memorabilia; | Oct. 23, 1858 | |||
Boston, Photostat of N.S. and copy of same. 2p. From original in New England historic genealogical society. According to letter from W.G. Roelker to W.E. Lingelbach, April 17, 1947, the Flagg home had burned with all its contents about fifty years previously. Not Found: 1/25/2011 | ||||
Hayes, I. I (Isaac Israel), 1832-1881.
Letter to Jos[eph] A. Scranton, Scranton; | Nov. 4, 1858 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 2p.and end. Suggests date to visit, for he is collecting for an expedition to the Arctic seas. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to Thomas Loveday; | Nov. 8, 1858 | |||
London, A.L.S. 2p. Glad his house is let, for the pollution of the Thames is severe there. | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to the Board of Controllers of Public Schools, Philadelphia; | Nov. 19, 1858 | 10x8 | ||
Washington, L.S. 2p. Recommends George C. Schaeffer for principal of Central High School. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
North, Simpson, Graham & Co..
Receipt to Mr. Cooper for purchase of tea and wax; | Dec. 6, 1858 | 4-1/4x8-1/4 | ||
London, Printed D.filled in in ms. 1p. General physical description: 4-1/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1792-1864.
Letter to W[illiam] B[iddle] Atkinson | Jan. 24, 1859 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. To Assist. Sec. of County Med. Society. Ackowledge note and list of nominations to be presented to meeting. Declines honour of nomiation for office of President. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Gov. Washburn; | Jan. 25, 1859 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning an estimate of the value of his collection of natural history. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to [John Greville Fennell]; | January 27, 1859 | |||
Walton Hall, A.L.S. 1p. Extends an invitation to lunch. Desires information concerning "the beetle which you shew'd me, when I had last the Pleasure of being at your house." Remarks that he has a satyr. | ||||
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868.
Letter to whom it may concern; | Jan. 29, 1859 | 8x6-1/2 | ||
Washington, Photo.of L.S. 1p. Recommends S.S.Haldeman. Presented by Guy K. Haldeman, March 1967. General physical description: 8x6-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Kenrick, Francis Patrick, 1796-1863.
Statement of S.S.Haldeman's conversion to Catholicism; | Jan. 29, 1859 | 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||
Baltimore, Photo.of D. 1p. In Latin. Presented by Guy K. Haldeman, March 1967. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to Luther Terry, Rome; | March 14, 1859 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. and env. Introduces Mr. Gilman, Librarian at Yale. Praises his visit to Italy when young. | ||||
Baker, Joseph B..
Letter to James Buchanan; | May 18, 1859 | |||
Phila., Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. Transactions of proposed sale of old Pennsylvania bank and the Philosophical lot; "no bid was made for either of them." From original, in National Archives; presented by Charles Peterson, July 1951 | ||||
Henslow, J. S. (John Stevens), 1796-1861.
Letter to ----; | July 10, [1859] | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Suffolk, A.L.S. 4p.,end. Concerning teaching botany to villagers. Refers to G. Bentham's book. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Bache, Thomas Hewson, 1826-1912.
Letter to W[illia]m Bacon Stevens, | July 7, 1859 | |||
pertains to the Franklin prayer book. A.L.S. 11p. 0. Copy made October 21, 1885, with a few additional notes. ( see with Church of England. Abridgement of the book of common prayer...1773.) FILM54-63 FRAME 6 | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Note to ----; | Nov. 12, 1859 | |||
A.N.S. 1p. In French. Asks that Monsieur Chasles be shown the Zoological Gardens. | ||||
Stephens, Archibald John, 1808-1880.
Letter to James Jerwood, Banister; | Nov. 19, 1859 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Enclosing letter from Sir John South. Comment on the "treatment" Jerwood received. South to withdraw Adams' invitation to Kensington. | ||||
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887.
Letter to John W. Dodge; | Dec. 3, 1859 | 8" x 5 1/2" | ||
Washington, D.C., A.L.S. 2p, Desires to know when he visits Labrador again; work for the Smithsonian. General physical description: 8" x 5 1/2" | ||||
Entomological Society of Philadelphia.
Certificate of membership to S. S. Haldeman; | Dec. 12, 1859 | 5x6-1/2 | ||
Photo.of Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p. Presented by Guy K. Haldeman, March 1967. General physical description: 5x6-1/2 | ||||
Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875.
Letter to [Thomas] Mozley; | Dec. 26, 1859 | 7x4-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and envelope. Congratulates him on his review of Darwin's book and the Times for publishing it. Is proud England can produce a man like Darwin. General physical description: 7x4-1/4 | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to Admiral [Jean Baptiste Thomas Médée Cecille]; | Dec. 30, 1859 | |||
A.L.S. 5p. In French. Thanks him profusely for all of the gifts he has given the Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle. | ||||
Stevens, William Bacon, 1815-1887.
Letter to T[homas] Hewson Bache; | [1859] | |||
pertains to the Franklin prayer book [Abridgement of the book of common prayer...1773]. A.L.S. 2p. D. (see with Church of England. Abridgement of the book of common prayer...1773.] FILM54-62 FRAME 7 | ||||
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901.
Civil list pension of £125 to the six sisters of D[ionysius] Lardner; | Jan. 16, 1860 | |||
D.S. 2p. | ||||
Wilson, John Ward.
Letter to I[saac] I. Hayes, Philadelphia; | Jan. 26, 1860 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and end. Copy. Concerning kane and the Grinnell Expedition. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Gosse, Philip Henry, 1810-1888.
Letter to Professor Owen; | April 13, 1860 | |||
Torquay, A.L.S. 4p. Explains his differing over interpretation of sea serpents in his new book. | ||||
Hooker, William Jackson, Sir, 1785-1865.
Letter to Mrs. Buxton; | June 13, 1860 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Sowerby was wrong in identifying a flower, native to Britain. Queen Victoria is presenting a publication on the flora of the Braemer to personal friends. Refers to Henslow and Hooker. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to G. R. Carter; | June 30, 1860 | 7-1/4x5-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Concerning his school, with Mrs. Agassiz supervising the young ladies. General physical description: 7-1/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Lubbock, John, Sir, 1834-1913.
Letter to C[harles] H. Davis; | Aug. 25, 1860 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Kent, A.L.S. 2p.and end. Thanks for tables of the moon and comments on the subject. Refers to the APS. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Gilliss, J. M. (James Melville), 1811-1865.
Letter to G[ustav] A. Jahn, Leipzig; | Aug. 28, 1860 | 9-1/2x8 | ||
Santiago de Chile, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p.and add. (from original in Diederich Collection, 138 Cc, University of Amsterdam Library.) Thanks for his election to the astronomical society of Leipzig. Not Found: 1/25/2011 General physical description: 9-1/2x8 | ||||
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805-1865.
Letter to W. Hepworth Dixon; | Nov. 29, 1860 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Will review Maury's work. Refers to Sir John Herschel. | ||||
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805-1865.
Letter to Hepworth Dixon; | Dec. 17, 1860 | |||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning his review of Maury. | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to Mrs. Walter Fawcett; | January 9, 1861 | |||
Hyde Park, A.L. in 3d P. 1p., env. Acknowledges the honor done to him and expresses thanks for the Japanese candles. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to "mon cher et honore Confrere" | Jan. 27, 1861 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Thanks for zoological memoirand lecture; requests information on experiments; his own papers of the 1830s and avoiding priority disputes; tolerance necessary even in the Catholic University. Mentions "Histoire Naturelle" | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to ----; | Feb. 11, 1861 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. In French. Regrets he could not visit her seance about the island, but the invitation arrived too late. Friendly letter. | ||||
Ansted, D. T. (David Thomas), 1814-1880.
Letter to John Evans; | March 30, 1861 | |||
Guernsey, A.L.S. 2p. Comments that geology and archaeology must go hand-in hand. Thanks for his paper on archaeology. | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
Letter to Gen. McClellan; | May 31, 1861 | 5" x 8" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Huxley, J. U..
Letter to Alford Lloyd; | July 27, 1861 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Is too busy to seek specimens of natural history, therefore he orders them. On same sheet is autograph of Thomas Henry Huxley. Presented by Elliott;8/16/57. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
New York (N. Y.). Common Council.
Common council of New York to Capt[ain] Cha[rle]s Wilkes, U.S.N., | November 25, 1861 | 7 3/8" x 9 1/2" | ||
New York, 2 pp. D.S.: Isaac Dayton. Photograph. Resolutions adopted upon the capture of Mason and Slidell. Presented to A.P.S. by Charles Denby Wilkes, 1940. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/2" | ||||
New York (N. Y.). Common Council.
Resolution of the common council of the city of New York, | November 25, 1861 | 6 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
1 p. D. Photograph. Granting the Freedom of the city of Captain Charles Wilkes for his service in the capture of Mason and Slidell. Presented to the A.P.S. by Charles Denby Wilkes, 1940. General physical description: 6 1/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Howard, William Alanson, 1813-1880.
Letter to William Sprague, Road [sic] Island; | Dec. 2, 1861 | 10x8 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. Recommends J. Wall [Ward] Wilson for a post. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Silliman, Benjamin, 1816-1885.
Letter to the Hon. Charles Sumner | Jan. 13, 1862 | |||
New Haven. A.L.S. 2p. Asks for copy of his speech in the Senate. Asks he save the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey; stresses its importance. | ||||
Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889.
Letter to C[harles] Waterton; | Feb. 21, 1862 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Is much pressed by work. Will leave next Tuesday to visit Walton Hall. Expresses thanks for the drawing of a tooth Waterton sent. | ||||
Rogers, Henry D. (Henry Darwin), 1808-1866.
Letter to T[homas] Rupert Jones; | March 4, 1862 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Concerning geology of the U.S. and a primary source for it. Will give the Geological Society a copy. The fossils lived in shallow waters. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873.
Letter to J. Wall [Ward] Wilson; | May 30, 1862 | 10x7-3/4 | ||
L.S. 1p.and end. Commendation and promotion in the Navy. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to T[homas] M[ilner-]Gibson; | July 28, 1862 | |||
A.L.S. 2p., end. Remarks that a communication respecting his claims as inventing dioptric lights and introducing them into the lighthouses of Great Britain is founded upon incorrect statements. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Gov. [Israel] Washburn; | Aug. 1, 1862 | 8x5 | ||
Nahant, A.L.S. 2p. Asks to borrow money to keep his musem open. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Gray, Asa, 1810-1888.
Letter to Wm. P. [R.] Prince | Oct. 8, 1862 | 5" x 8" | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 3p. Acknowledges strawberry plants which he plans to use as botanical specimens. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Orr, Hector, 1770-1855.
Letter to J. P[eter] Lesley; | Dec. 5, Dec. 29, 1862 | 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p. Sends a copy of John May's tract [The Theory and construction of the quadrature of the circle, 1862]; plans to bring Mr. May to meet Mr. Lesley. General physical description: 4 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Boucher de Perthes, M. (Jacques), 1788-1868.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin Peale]; | Jan. 13, 1863 | 5-1/4x4 | ||
Abbeville, A.L.S. 1p. In French. His publication contains only description of his voyage, no reasons for scientific study. Originally bound in: Boucher...de Perthes. Voyage à Constantionple,vol. I, copy 2. General physical description: 5-1/4x4 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to A. Lurette; | Feb. 11, 1863 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). Councils. Common Council.
Notice of meeting of special committee on steamship line; | Feb. 11, 1863 | 7x5 | ||
Philadelphia, Printed broadside filled in in ms. and S: Philip H. Lutts, clerk of Common Council. 1p. General physical description: 7x5 | ||||
Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875.
Henry Wilson to J. P[eter] Lesley, U. S. Senate | March 5, 1863 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
[Washington, D. C.], 2 pp. and endorsement. Circular letter from Senator Henry Wilson announcing passage of legislation incorporating the National Academy of Sciences and requesting the best date for the letter's recipient, named as one of the corporators of the academy, to join in a meeting of the newly-formed body. Sent by Wilson to J. P. Lesley, March 5, 1863 and signed by Wilson. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 33 Access digital object: | ||||
Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875.
Henry Wilson to J. P[eter] Lesley | March 18, 1863 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
Washington, D. C., 1p. Circular letter sent to J. P. Lesley from Senator Henry Wilson announcing that the first meeting of the National Academy of Sciences will take place at the University of the City of New York. Wednesday, April 22nd, 1863. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" Other Descriptive Information: Goodman 34 Access digital object: | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Ch[arles] F. Choate; | March 21, 1863 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 4p. Urges publication of the catalogue of the museum of natural history. Refers to Prof. Owen's speech before Parliament. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Waterton , Charles, 1782-1865.
Letter to Mr. Barlett; | March 31, 1863 | |||
Wakefield, A.L.S. 1p.and add.,with fragment of rattlesnake skin attached. Wishes sloughed off snake skins. | ||||
De la Rue, Warren, 1815-1889.
Letter to Walter White | April 16, 1863 | |||
A.L.S. Is sending the chemical Society's contribution "to the Expences of Illuminating on the occasion of the marriage of the Prince of Wales." | ||||
Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907.
Letter of recommendation for James B. Russell who helped in the work on the Atlantic cable; | April 28, 1863 | |||
Glascow College, A.D.S. 5p. | ||||
Bigsby, John J. (John Jeremiah), 1792-1881.
Letter to "My dear Pattison; | May 30, 1863 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Devonian deposits around the world. Refers to Rogers, Murchison and Hall, among others, as geological writers. | ||||
Bache, A. D. (Alexander Dallas), 1806-1867.
A[lexander] D[allas] Bache to J. P[eter] Lesley, | June 2, 1863 | 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||
National Academy of Sciences, [Washington] 1 p. and endorsement. A.L.S. Requests Mr. Lesley to serve on the Committee on wind and current charts. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" | ||||
Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903.
Letter to ----; | June 8, 1863 | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
[London] L.S. 1p. Questions concerning hereditary transmission. General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to B[enjamin] F. Peixotto, Clevenland; | Oct. 5, 1863 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 2p. Concerning his fees for lecturing. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to E. D. Davis, Newcastle-on-Tyne; | Oct. 10, 1863 | |||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.envelope. Concerning certain oils with which he will experiment. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Mrs. Bridgham; | Oct. 12, 1863 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 3p. Wishes he could have been with her when she visited. Will send her some specimens Friendly letter. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Gray, John Edward, 1800-1875.
Letter to Dr. Kraus; | Oct. 13, 1863 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Wants skeleton of manatee and explains method of payment. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883.
Letter to [John] Phillips; | Nov. 12, 1863 | |||
London, A.L.S. 4p. Concerning Royal Society Copley award to Darwin. Concerning Sedgwick. Refers to Murchison's poor health. | ||||
Holzmann,.
Letter to the Belgian Minister; | Dec. 3, 1863 | 4 1/2" x 7" | ||
Windsor Castle, A.L.S. 2p. Found originally in: Birch, Samuel. Description of the papyrus of Nas-Khem... presented by H.E. Winlock, April 1946. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Frederic Kidder, Boston; | Dec. 17, 1863 | |||
Cambridge, Mass. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Returns proof, and writes comments to quote on Amos Otis's paper on gology of Cape Cod. | ||||
National Academy of Sciences.
Laws: | 1863 | 12 1/2" x 8" | ||
ca. A.Dr. of D. in handwriting of John F. Frazer. 10 leaves General physical description: 12 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Childs, George William, 1829-1894.
Letter to Simon Stevens; | Feb. 19, 1864 | 8" x 5" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and end. Has two men at work on the Franklin plates. Can supply information on Franklin's life and descendants. Hopes he is arranging the Fremont matter. Presented by Whitfield J. Bell. FILM54-66 FRAME 169 General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to "My Dear Stout;" | March 7, 1864 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Hopes he will come to his lectures at the Society of Arts. Will discuss "Fishhatching". | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to the Royal Society; | April 22, 1864 | |||
A.L. in 3rd P. 1p. Expresses thanks for the copy of Carrington's work on solar spots. | ||||
Tait, Archibald Campbell, 1811-1882.
Letter to Professor Owen; | April 28, 1864 | |||
A.L.S.: London. 2p. Inquires as to his lectures before the Christian Young Men's Society. | ||||
Bates, Henry Walter, 1825-1892.
Letter to [Osbert ?] Salvin; | May 7, 1864 | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
[London] A.L.S. 2p. (with this is a newspaper obituary of H.W. Bates) Schedule of meetings for the week. Visit of Mr. Salvin. General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to W. E. Barnett; | May 17, 1864 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for his letter. | ||||
Letter to [Sir] A[usten] H[enry] Layard; | June 7, 1864 | |||
A.L.S. 2p., end. Expresses thanks for Layard's letter which "I will bring before the Council on Wednesday next." He adds that "I am afraid there is no chance of bringing the fish during this hot weather." | ||||
McAllister, John A. (John Allister), 1822-1896.
Letter to B. J. Lossing; | June 26, 1864 | 5 1/4" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 4p. Pertains to portrait of B. Franklin by Robert Fulton. FILM 54-61 FRAME 224 General physical description: 5 1/4" x 8" | ||||
Parsons, William, Earl of Rosse, 1800-1867.
Letter to ---- | July 11, 1864 | |||
Bright, A.L.S. 2p. Requests an abstract of observations. Mentions the Astronomical Society and the Royal Observatory. | ||||
Hawthorne, Sophia Peabody, 1809-1871.
Letter to [Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, 1804-1894] | July 14, 1864 | 25 page(s) | ||
Concord, Massachusetts. Letter from Mrs. Nathaniel Hawthorne to her sister. Hawthorne gives a detailed description of the last month's of her husband's life, from November 1863 until his death in Plymouth, New Hampshire in May 1864. Includes candid glimpses of her husband's personality, and a detailed description of his death and funeral. Provenance: Deposited by Mrs. H. Gates Lloyd on July 26, 1983. | ||||
Fitzroy, Robert, 1805-1865.
Note | July 18, 1864 | |||
A.N. 1p. | ||||
Lankester, Edwin, 1814-1874.
Letter to T. C. Aicken; | Sept. 30, 1864 | |||
A.L.S. 3p., end. Asks Aicken to send an account of a departmental meeting of the Athenaeum since the local papers did not report it. Also requests abstracts and specimens. | ||||
Prestwich Joseph, 1812-1896.
Letter to [W.S.?] Symonds; | Oct. 28, 1864 | 8" x 5" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. Admittance to Geology Club obtained by invitation only. Longs for more time for geological exploration. General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Henry Wilson; | Dec. 9, 1864 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 4p. Forwards annals of the National Academy of Sciences and urges additional funds for another volume to be published. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Allan Mclane; | March 18, 1865 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning his trip to Brazil. Lists people who will study with him. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to "My dear Sir"; | Apr. 3, 1865 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Expresses thanks for his letter and advice. Is studying salmon and oysters and doing this work also for the government. | ||||
Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870.
General Order, No.9; | April 10, 1865 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
Fac.of D.S.addressed to W. H. Stevens. 1p. Presented by the Manuscript Society, Nov. 1963. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Whitney, J. D. (Josiah Dwight), 1819-1896.
Letter to [Asa Gray]; | July 26, 1865 | 8" x 5" | ||
Northampton, Mass., Printed L. 1p. (Gray's reply of Aug. 8 on same sheet) Circular letter concerning the August meeting of the National academy of sciences. General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Gray, Asa, 1810-1888.
Letter to [J. D. Whitney] | Aug. 8, [1865] | |||
Sauquoit,N.Y., A.N.S. On same sheet with circular letter from J.D. Whitney; July 26,1865. Will not attend meeting of National Academy in Northampton. | ||||
Crookes, William, 1832-1919.
Letter to R[obert] Hunt; | Sept. 1, 1865 | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p., end. Concerning his experiments on gold ore with mercury. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Jukes, J. Beete (Joseph Beete), 1811-1869.
Letter to Symonds; | Sept. 20, 1865 | 7 1/2" x 4 1/2" | ||
Lynton, A.L.S. 4p. Proposed visit. General physical description: 7 1/2" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Philadelphia. Citizens.
Petition to re-elect William B. Mann as district attorney; | Oct. 3, 1865 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Lithographic broadside with 48 signatures. 2p. and end. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Sully, Thomas, 1783-1872.
Will; | Dec. 18, 1865 | 14" x 8 3/4" | ||
D.S. 3 leaves General physical description: 14" x 8 3/4" | ||||
Philadelphia.
Loan certificate, drawn upon the Benjamin Franklin legacy; | Jan. 2, 1866 | 8-3/4x15 | ||
Philadelphia, Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p.and end. FILM54-67 FRAME138 General physical description: 8-3/4x15 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to "My dear Tom"; | Jan. 11, 1866 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Sorry to have been out when he called. Sends a ticket to the lectures at the School of Mines in Jermyn Street for his friend. | ||||
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895.
Letter to "My dear Sir;" | Feb. 10, 1866 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. Will recommend him for election to the Royal Society. | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to Edwin Percy Whipple | March 8, 1866 | |||
Cambridge, Mass. A.L.S. 1p. Sending a museum catalog to Whipple. Mentions Louis Agassiz. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Henri Milne-Edwards]; Paris, | March 12, 1866 | 8x5-1/4 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 4p.,end. In French. Concerning the results of his Amazon expedition. General physical description: 8x5-1/4 | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to [Sir Austen Henry] Layard; | April 8, 1866 | |||
A.L.S. 3p., end. Expresses thanks for the "magnificent Bird...[which] is going into the window tomorrow morning". Also asks for "some little history of him to be put in the paper [Land and War] next Saturday". | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to Mr. Seymour | May 12, 1866 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Says Agassiz'e comments are "popular views ... and especially about what Agassiz writes, are not always correct." | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to C[harles] F. Hartt; | May 21, 1866 | 8x5 | ||
Rio, A.L.S. 2p. Is ready to wind up expedititon and return to America, so he wishes to visit with Hartt as soon as possible. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891.
Letter to J. Ward Wilson, Detroit, Mich.; | June 21, 1866 | 10x8 | ||
St.Louis, Mo., A.L.S. 2p. Thanks him for the trip across the Great Lakes. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Address: Capt. Charles H. Gibson. | [Oct. 29, 1866?] | |||
Officers Hospital. D. 1p. and stamp. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Messrs Welch, Bigelow & Co.; | Dec. 16, 1866 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Instructions for publishing work on glaciers and wishes copies for himself. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to H[enry Ingersoll] Bowditch; | Dec. 28, 1866 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p.and end. Cannot participate in the experiment on restoring nervous systems. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Bache, Nancy Clarke Fowler, 1803-1870.
Letter to Mrs. [John Fries] Frazer; | Dec. 30, 1866 | 7 3/4" x 4 3/4" | ||
Newport, R.I., [?]. A.L.S. 4p. Illness of her husband [A.D.Bache]. Mentions Dr. Frazer and Fairman R[ogers]. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 4 3/4" | ||||
Couch, Jonathan, 1789-1870.
Letter to C[harles] Kingsley; | Jan. 30, 1867 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Polperro, A.L.S. 3p. Natural history. Fishes and reptiles of Great Britain. Refers to Bell. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to Lord [Scott] | Feb. 7, 1867 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. thanks for copy of Scott's address. Agrees with his opinion on the limits of scientific research. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Admiral H. C. [Charles H.] Davis; | June 18, 1867 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 3p. Asks that he collect fishes from the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans to see if they migrate, for he doesn't wish to "give in" to Darwinism without "the facts." General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Wheatstone, Charles, Sir, 1802-1875.
Letter to [Sir] H[enry?] Cole; | June 20, 1867 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Will furnish drawings within a week. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Morgan, Charles, 1795-1878.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | July 14, 1867 | 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Mandeville, La., A.L.S. 1p. Wishes to know the whereabouts of his son, John L. Morgan, prisoner in the war. Presented by Morris Duane; Dec. 1964. General physical description: 12-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to A.D. White; | Aug. 29, 1867 | |||
Nahant, Photostat of A.L.S. (with photo. of transcript) 3p. on 1 Organization of Cornell university; suggestions for scientific personnel. National academy of sciences. Presented by Venia T. and Maurice E. Phillips, Jan. 1951. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Leo] Lesquereux; | Sept. 9, 1867 | |||
Nahant, A.L.S. 3p.,end. In French. Remains in Nahant for a while. Concerning collections for the Museum. Friendly letter. | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to Mr. O'Callaghan; | Nov. 12, 1867 | |||
Westminster, A.L.S. 4p. Asks him to remove his things from the Midland Institute in Birmingham, and then forward one particular box to Buckland. | ||||
Lippincott, J. B. (Joshua Ballinger), 1813-1886.
Letter to B[enjamin] Moran; | Nov. 22, 1867 | 8x5 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and form letter announcing the publication of New Monthly Magazine. Asks if he wishes to contribute to the magazine. Enclosed originally was: Broadside J.B.Lippincott. Prospectus... General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Letter to Capt. [J.C.] Van [Duzer]; | Dec. 6, 1867 | 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 9p. il. Description of the "fac simile" General physical description: 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to Mrs. Faraday. | Feb. 6, 1868 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Sends proofs for "Faraday as a Discoverer." Wishes for her good heath. Access digital object: | ||||
Miller, Edward, 1826-1900.
Edw[ard] Miller to Charles B. Trego, | March 13, 1868 | 5" x 8 1/8" | ||
Philadelphia, 1 p. A.L.S. Concerning murder of Sergeant Wylliams by the Indians. General physical description: 5" x 8 1/8" | ||||
Philadelphia.
Loan certificate, drawn upon the City by the Trustees under the will of Stephen Girard; | May 1, 1868 | 8-3/4x15 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p.and end. General physical description: 8-3/4x15 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to H. Dexter; | May 28, 1868 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Asks if he can teach the bearer how to make plaster casts of specimens. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to "Dear Sir;" | June 8, 1868 | |||
London, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning substance in egg and will try to answer the question later. | ||||
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Letter to Capt. [J.C.] Van Duzer; | Sept. 5, 1868 | 8" x 5 1/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 3p. Experiments on "facsimile" for transmitting Chinese characters. Automatic printers. General physical description: 8" x 5 1/4" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Henri] Milne-Edwards, Paris; | Oct. 17, 1868 | 8-1/4x5-1/4 | ||
Ithaca, N.Y., A.L.S. 4p. In French. Geology of formation of N.Y. lakes. Abundance of fossils (mastodons, mammals, reptiles, etc.) in U.S. and hopes to assemble many in museum in Cambridge. Friendly letter. General physical description: 8-1/4x5-1/4 | ||||
Transit of mercury across the sun's disc, | November 5, 1868 | |||
Collingwood, D. 2p. Sketch with written explanation. Reference to Sir J. F. W. Herschel, M. B. S. Herschel and W. J. Herschel. | ||||
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Letter to Capt. J.C. Van Duzer; | Dec. 11, 1868 | 10" x 7 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 2p. and env. Secret signalling apparatus. General physical description: 10" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Letter to Capt. [J.C.] Van [Duzer]; | Dec. 18, 1868 | 10" x 7 3/4" | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. Description of [secret signalling ?] apparatus. General physical description: 10" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to admiral [Charles H.] Davis, Paraguay; | Dec. 21, 1868 | 8x5-1/4 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 4p. Asks for his aid in collecting the identifying zoology of Paraguay. Major interest is fishes. General physical description: 8x5-1/4 | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | Feb. 21, 1869 | 8" x 10" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 2p. His lectures. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Donders, [Franciscus Cornelis,] 1818-1889..
Letter to ---; | March 14, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Friendly letter. Discusses family. Mentions Engelmann. | ||||
Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893.
Letter to "My dear Sir"; | April 1, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for lecture on Darwinism, but "my experience in Nat. Science does not allow me to accept it." | ||||
Hollister, Gideon Hiram, 1817-1881.
Letter to Hamilton Fish; | April 5, 1869 | |||
Port au Prince, A.L.S. 2p., enc. and end. Encloses autograph letters of Louverture and Boyer. Enclosed originally were: T. Louverture to H. Christophe, June 29, 1799; and J. P. | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to [Sir John Russell] Renolds; | May 3, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Asks help in obtaining out-patient letter to Hospital for Epilepsy (Bloombury) for Thomas Beaumond, as favor for [neighbor] Mrs. Storrar. (See also A.L.S. of 20 Feb. 1871.) | ||||
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872.
Letter to A[lexander] K[elly] McClure, Philadelphia; | May 6, 1869 | 8x5 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. Has asked Gov. Curtin to give him news whenever possible. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Hayes, I. I (Isaac Israel), 1832-1881.
Letter to "Mr. Mumford;" | June 15, [1869] | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and end. Is going to Greenland for the summer; any matters to be handled by his agent, Dr. Bramger. His lecture fee is $100. | ||||
Falconer, Alexander Pytts.
Letter to T[homas Falconer]; | July 30, Aug. 3, 1869 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Chicago, A.L.S. 6p. Concerning the eclipse. Travels in the U.S. Describes the U.S. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Playfair, Lyon Playfair, Baron, 1818-1898.
Letter to [Henry] Bence Jones | Aug. 3, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Willing to serve on Faraday Committee. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to Monsieur Souchet; | Sept. 2, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. In French. Concerning his work on gladiolus. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Sidney Barnett; | Oct. 9, 1869 | |||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Asks him to collect fishes for the Museum, When he visits Asia. | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to Alvin Clark, Cambridgeport, Mass. ; | Oct. 15, 1869 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Washington, D.C., L.S. 1p. Is pleased with the portrait of Robert Hare and it will hang in the Smithsonian. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to [Sir Austen Henry] Layard; | October 21, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Concerns the draining of the Serpentine and the restocking of the lake with fish. | ||||
Falconer, Alexander Pytts.
Log of the Moravian, from Quebec to Liverpool; | Nov. 13-23, 1869 | 6-1/4x4 | ||
A.D.S.with initials. 2p. General physical description: 6-1/4x4 | ||||
Merrick, S. V. (Samuel Vaughan), 1801-1870.
Letter to Mrs. M. R. G[oodwin] | Nov. 17, 1869 | 5" x 8" | ||
[?]. A.L.S. 4p. Accompanied by a typed copy, and a copy of a letter from Harold Goodwin who presented the document to Society, Jan. 1929. Introduction of gas lighting in Philadelphia. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Glaisher, James, 1809-1903.
Letter to Maxwell [T?] Masters | Nov. 20, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Reference to 1847 work in Philosophical Transactions, on the radiation of heat from earth at night. All data not included in that paper. | ||||
Adams, Charles Francis, 1835-1915.
Letter to Mrs. [Joseph] Parkes; | Nov. 22, 1869 | 8x5 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 3p. Wishes to know if Mr. Parkes had any information about a portrait of Franklin. FILM54-67 FRAME 94 General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | Dec. 4, 1869 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 1p. and end. His lecture in Brooklyn. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | Dec. 6, 1869 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 2p. and end. Schedule for his lectures. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | Dec. 13, 1869 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 1p. and end. His lecture schedule. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Nebraska - Governor (Butler, David, 1867-1871).
Commission to Henry Phillips, jr; | Dec. 14, 1869 | 10-1/2x13-1/2 | ||
Lincoln, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: David Butler and Thomas Kennard. 1p. Seal. General physical description: 10-1/2x13-1/2 | ||||
Missouri. Office of the Secretary of State (Rodman, Francis).
Certification of authenticity of attached item, to Henry Phillips, jr; | Dec. 18, 1869 | 10x8 | ||
Jefferson City, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: Francis Rodman by Eugene F. Freige. 1p.and enc. of 1p. Seal. Attached to commission from the governor of Missouri to H.Phillips; same date. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Missouri. Governor (1869-1871 : McClurg).
Commission to Henry Phillips; | Dec. 18, 1869 | 14x17-1/4 | ||
Jefferson City, Printed D.filled in in ms.S.: J.W.McClurg Francis Rodman, sec.of state, by Eugene F. Freige. 1p. Seal. Attached is certification of document by Francis Rodman, sec.of state, of Missouri; Dec. 18, 1869. General physical description: 14x17-1/4 | ||||
Donders, [Franciscus Cornelis,] 1818-1889..
Letter to --- | Dec. 19, 1869 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Friendly letter. Engelmann lost chance for promotion in Holland. | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to [Charles] Mumford; | Dec. 30, 1869 | 5" x 8" | ||
New York, Thursday evening. A.L.S. 1p. and end. His Brooklyn lecture. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Cunningham, W. (William), 1849-1919.
Letter to [Peter Martin] Duncan; | Jan. 14, 1870 | 8" x 5" | ||
King's College, A.L.S. 1p. Advises him of his election to the professorship of geology at the College. General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Fowler, John, 1826-1884.
Letter to [Richard] Owen; | Feb. 2, 1870 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Asks for letter to introduction of Olliver in order to work out schedules, etc., for cross-channel trains. | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to W.M. Martin; | Feb. 10, 1870 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 2p. His lectures. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to [Sir William Henry ?] Flower; | March 1, 1870 | 8" x 5" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. Reeparations for the Queen's visit to the museum. General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State (Samuel E. Mays).
Commission to Henry Phillips, Philadelphia; | March 3, 1870 | 10x8 | ||
Salem, Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p. On same sheet is attached clipping pertaining to Henry M. and Henry Phillips. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Oregon. Governor (1866-1870 : Woods).
Commission to Henry Phillips; | March 3, 1870 | 14x17 | ||
Salem, Printed D.filled in in ms.S. 1p. Seal. General physical description: 14x17 | ||||
Cooper, J. G. (James Graham), 1830-1902.
Letter to [George Newbold] Lawrence; | March 27, 1870 | |||
San Francisco, Cal., A.L.S. 4p.,end. Encloses his photograph [which is wanting]. Thanks for his photograph. Concerning work on California birds, and California geology. | ||||
Carpenter, William Benjamin, 1813-1885.
Letter to [William Crawford] Williamson; | April 7, 1870 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Deep sea life now known due to Capt. Spratt's dredging, and comments on the life. | ||||
Bland, Thomas, 1809-1885.
Letter to J. M. Dorman | April 21, 1870 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Concerning his box of shells. | ||||
Lillibridge, G. R..
Letter to Niece | May 8, 1870 | 8 page(s) | ||
New York. Sorry to learn of the death of her husband, his nephew. Pledges his continuing love and regard for his newly widowed niece and her little ones. Is working on a "chameleoscope." Provenance: 2000 - 831ms. Purchased from Steve Resnick, September 2000 | ||||
Snellen, H. (Herman), 1834-1908.
Letter to [Sir William] Bowman | June 20, 1870 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Discussion of Engelmann's children. Friendly letter. | ||||
Thomson, Charles.
Letter to [John Edward] Gray | Dec. 15, 1870 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Botanical subjects. Sends items from the "Porcupine." Comments on Mr. Kent. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to T. P. Barker; | Jan. 23, 1871 | |||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 3p. Concerning paleontological specimens and publications. Refers to his son and to Leo Lesquereux. | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to [Sir John Russell] Reynolds, London; | Feb. 20, 1871 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. env., add. Asks for help in getting poor boy into Hospital for Epileptics, as favor for neighbor Mrs. Storrar. (See also A.L.S. of May 3, 1869.) | ||||
Orton, James, 1830-1877.
Letter to C. G. Brewster | Feb. 22, 1871 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. end. Discusses discovery of fossil shells in Valley of Amazon. Wishes to exchange specimens for copy of Gould and Billing's "Invertebrata of Massachusetts". Mentions Agassiz, Conrad, Silliman, Hall, Smithsonian, Phila. Acad., Yale College, Peabody Acad. (Salem). | ||||
Gray, Asa, 1810-1888.
Letter to [Edward] Palmer | March 6, 1871 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 2p.and end.of 2p. Plants. Would like "a skeleton of a catcus giganticus." Refers to Parry, Engelman and Coues. Palmer's endorsement attacks Coues. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to T. A. Cheney; | March 8, 1871 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 2p. Proposed publication of his work. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | March 28, 1871 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 4p. His lecture schedule. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
New York Academy of Medicine.
Certificate issued to George B. Wood; | April 20, 1871 | 18" x 23" | ||
D.S. by officers 1p. In Latin. Seal. (see G.B.Wood. Certificates...; no.12.) Not Found: 1/31/2011 General physical description: 18" x 23" | ||||
Levdig, Franz von, 1821-1908.
Letter to Fraulein Gärtner; | May 12, 1871 | 11 1/4" x 9" | ||
Tübingen, A.L.S. 2p. In German Acknowledges portraits of Joseph Gärtner and Friedrich Gärtner, her grandfather and father. Recalls Darwin's comments on Gärtner's work. General physical description: 11 1/4" x 9" | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | May 15, 1871 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 1p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to [Charles Mumford]; | May 15, 1871 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Authorization to International Lecture Bureau to make engagements for him during the 1871/72 season. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945 General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to [Charles] Mumford; | May 29, 1871 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Lawrence, George N.(George New.
Letter to [James Graham] Cooper; | June 7, 1871 | |||
Author presumed. Draft of A.L. 2p. Concerns birds of Alaska, Calif., Central America and Mexico. Mentions Grayson and Dall. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to A[lpheus] Hyatt; | June 19, 1871 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Suggests title format for Hyatt's paper on fossils. | ||||
Fairmount Microscopical Society of Philadelphia.
Charter of incorporation; | June 15, 1871 | 19-3/4x24-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, D.S.by 11 members. 1p.and end. Parchment. General physical description: 19-3/4x24-1/2 | ||||
Mivart, St. George Jackson, 1827-1900.
Letter to Henry [D. Chapman ?] | July 15, 1871 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Franklin Haven; | July 15, 1871 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., L.S. 3p. Asks for funds for the preservation of specimens during U.S.Coast and Geodedic Survey of the ocean floor. Refers to Capt. Cook and to Prof. Peirce. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Cha[rle]s Mumford; | Sept. 15, 1871 | 5" x 8" | ||
Ann Arbor, A.L.S. 1p. and end. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Lingne.
Letters to "Mother" | 1871-1873 | |||
A.L.S. 6 letters. Concerns work with the U.S. Coast Survey, aboard the ships Bowditch and Hassler. Referes to H. Mitchell, Henck, Marindin and Pendleton. | ||||
Pengelly, William, 1812-1894.
Letter to [W.S. ?] Symonds; | March 17, 1872 | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
Lamorna, Torquay, A.L.S. 6p. Geological researches. Hippopotami. General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Rossville Mission Indian vocabularies; | April 15, 1872 | |||
Xerox of D. 15p. Presented by Harcourt Brown; 2/27/70. | ||||
Letter to [Alphonse Milne-Edwards]; | April 19, 1872 | |||
London, A.L.S. 3p. Thanks for his "magnificent work on the fossil birds of France" and his work on lemurs. Friendly letter. | ||||
Allison, Joseph, 1819-1896.
Letter to William Hinckle | May 11, 1872 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Sends copy of "Home Letters" by Judge and Mrs. Joseph Allison. | ||||
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887.
Spencer F. Baird to E[dward] D. Cope, | June 25, 1872 | 8" x 8 1/2" | ||
Eastport, Maine, 1 p. A.L.S. will be glad to prepare an article upon the fossil fauna of the Carlisle cave. FILM 403 FRAME 19 General physical description: 8" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Tylor, Edward B. (Edward Burnett), 1832-1917.
Letter to L.C. Miall; | Aug. 20, 1872 | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
Linden, A.L.S. 4p. Proposed lectures on the "Early political and moral condition of mankind." General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Tylor, Edward B. (Edward Burnett), 1832-1917.
Letter to Mrs. Davey; | October 4, 1872 | |||
Linden, A.L.S. 3p., enc. wanting. Cannot provide a Darwin holograph but merely a signed letter. Also sends letters of Max Müller and Freeman. | ||||
Childs, George William, 1829-1894.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 3, 1872 | 5" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. Is glad to hear that he is illustrating life to Lieut. Greble. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Allison, Joseph, 1819-1896.
Letter to William Hinckle | Dec. 20, 1872 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Thanks for book by Thomas A. Rempis. Family news. | ||||
Letter to Joseph Harrison, Jr. | 1872 | |||
A.L. 3p. Locomotive experiments of 1831, done on New Castle and Frenchtown R.R. May be by William D. Lewis. Mentions Long, Stephenson. | ||||
Hazard, Rowland.
Letter to [Rowland Gibson Hazard]: | Jan. - May, 1873 | |||
Providence, R.I. A.L.S. 17 items. Relates primarily to business matters; investments in the Wisconsin Central R.R. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to W. K. Brooks; | March 20, 1873 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 1p. Concerning his course in zoology for teachers. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to ----; | April 2, 1873 | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 3p. Says all applicants will be welcomed to the "Sea Museum School;" difficulty for summer school. Refers to Anderson. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Lossing, Benson John, 1813-1891.
Letter to S[amuel] A[dams] Drake; | April 4, 1873 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning a Charles Willson Peale portrait of Washington. | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to "My dear Friend"; | April 10, 1873 | 8-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
Jena, A.L.S. 2p. In German Forwards publication. Forwards Léon Dumont's work on evolution, in Germany. General physical description: 8-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Phillips, John, 1800-1874.
Letter to ----; | Nov. 4, 1873 | |||
Oxford, A.L.S. 3p., enclosure wanting. Is forwarding the certificate "of one of the best of the many good men of England" for membership in the Royal Society. | ||||
Schouw, William Frederick, 1807-1873.
Letter to Abrahams; | April 1, 1874 | 6x7-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p.and add. In German General physical description: 6x7-1/2 | ||||
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895.
Letter to Dr. Marten; | April 1, 1874 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning reeds in England. | ||||
Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907.
Letter to Mr. [James] MacLehose | May 26, 1874 | |||
A.L.S. Requests copy of Chambers Encyclopedia; informs of upcoming marriage. | ||||
Sylvester, James Joseph, 1814-1897.
Letter to Mrs. Lionel Lucas; | June 5, 1874 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Concerning Venus fly-trap, electricity in plants, and refers to Burton Sanderson. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907.
Letter to Mr. [James] MacLehose | June 15, [18]74 | |||
A.L. Tells of arrival of Encyclopedia, and review of proof copy "Verres". | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to C[harles] Appleton; | Nov. 24, 1874 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Jena, A.L.S. 4p. In German. Asks that Huxley review the Anthropologie. Research assistance through scholarship in German universities. Ontogeny. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824-1910.
Letter to Mr. Cooke | Nov. 25, 1874 | |||
Upper Tulse Hill, Eng. A.L.S. 3p. Has been with Dr. Heaton and Miss Heaton at Leeds. | ||||
Flammarion, Camille, 1842-1925.
Letter to Monsieur Piedaguel, Passy; | [Dec. 5, 1874] | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. In French. Astronomy. Working autobiography. | ||||
United States. Dept. of State.
Copy of a joint resolution for the presentation of medals to Dr. Kane, etc.; | Feb. 15, 1875 | 9-3/4x7-3/4 and 12-3/4x8 | ||
Printed D.S.: Hamilton Fish. 1p.and enc.of 1p. Seal. General physical description: 9-3/4x7-3/4 and 12-3/4x8 | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to C. A. DeKay; | April 9, 1875 | |||
New Haven, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning mastodon. Glaciers. | ||||
Leidy, Joseph, 1823-1891.
Letter to John Evans; | June 4, 1875 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Hopes that an invitation to visit W. Blackmore-which may prohibit his proposed visit with Evans-will not, therefore, be an inconvenience to him. | ||||
Meek, F. B. (Fielding Bradford), 1817-1876.
Letter to H. P. Child, Esqr., Kansas city, Missouri; | July 15, 1875 | |||
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia; A.L.S. 2 p. and envelope. Fossils of Missouri. Refers to his own work on Nebraska fossils. | ||||
Newton, Alfred, 1829-1907.
Letter to "My dear Sir;" | Aug. 13, 1875 | |||
A.L.S. 7p. Comments on his former publication on birds, Which he understands is to be reprinted. | ||||
Flower , William Henry, 1831-1899.
Letter to Miss Moseley; | Jan. 12, 1876 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Due to inclement weather and illness, his wife will not accompany the group in their walk through the fields. | ||||
Christie, William Henry Mahony, Sir, 1845-1922.
Letter to Jabez Hogg; | June 10, 1876 | |||
London, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning the measurement of angular apertures of immersion objectives. | ||||
Biddle, Cadwalader, 1837-1906.
Letter to Samuel S. Haldeman; | June 30, 1876 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 1p. Informs him that the University of Pennsylvania has conferred the degree of LL.D. upon him. Presented by Guy K. Haldeman, March 1967. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Kelvin, William Thomson, Baron, 1824-1907.
Letter to Professor Rogers; | July 6, 1876 | |||
Niagara, Canada. A.L.S. 3p. Friendly letter. To visit Rogers in Newport. | ||||
Centennial Exhibition (1876 : Philadelphia, Pa.).
Report on awards - Graham Bell's electric telephone and multiple telegraph; | July 8, 1876 | |||
Photograph of Ms.D. 3p. and end. Presented by Charles E. Hughes, Philadelphia City archivist, Dec. 1954. | ||||
Otey, James Hervey, 1800-1863.
Letter to Rev. H. Dyer; | 1876 | 8 3/4" x 8" | ||
ca. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Mutilated Sympathy in bereavement. Presented by the Rev. James O.Patterson, Aug. 1955. General physical description: 8 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Bell, Alexander Graham, 1847-1922.
Letter to [Joseph] Henry, Smithsonian Institution; | Jan. 13, 1877 | 8-1/4x5-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Wishes to bring guests to the medical museum. On same page is draft of letter from Henry to Bell;[Jan. 13, 1877]. General physical description: 8-1/4x5-1/4 | ||||
Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878.
Letter to [Alexander Graham] Bell; | Jan. 13, [1877] | 8-1/4x5-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Draft. Advises no ladies to be guests at the medical museum. On same page as letter from A.G.Bell to Henry; Jan. 13, 1877. General physical description: 8-1/4x5-1/4 | ||||
Balfour, John Hutton, 1808-1884.
Letter to [William] Archer; | March 27, 1877 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Requests information about the "robust grass of which hand brooms are made for the purpose of sweeping carpeted rooms." | ||||
Institut de France. Académie des sciences morales et politiques.
Letter to Monsieur Chasles, Paris; | June 15, 1877 | |||
Paris, Printed L. filled in in ms. 1p.and add.,and end. In French. Notifies him of his election as foreign member. | ||||
Martin, Isabella Mary.
Letter to William Simpson | July 16, [18]77 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Botanical information on "Venus looking glass" (incl. specimen). Found in Hooker, British Flora, London, 1830. For additional items found in Hooker, see: 1885 April 19, Specimen of Circassia Collected at New Mount Athos. | ||||
Dreher, Eugen, 1841-1900.
Review of his "Der Darwinisms und seine Stellung in der Philosophie" | ca. 1877 | |||
Autograph sketch of a review of his own recently published book, "Der Darwinismus und seine Stellung in der Philosophie" [i.e. Darwinisms and its place in philosophy], Berline Peters, 1877, which was to appear in the "Neue Stettiner Zeitung." No. p., no d., c.1877, no signature. 8 vo, 8 pages. | ||||
Lyman, Benjamin Smith, 1835-1920.
Miscellaneous papers, consisting of: Monday evening club proposals: Translation from "The Guide"-Louisa M. Alcott's "all of Us"; | 1877-1904 | |||
Translation from French geological society Compte-Rendu, March 7, 1904; and " Typewriting Speed Test Papers;" 1877-1904. D.and typed D. 56p.in 4 groups. Various sizes. | ||||
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929.
Letter to Dr. [P.L.] Sclater; | Jan. 13, [1878 ?] | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
Exeter Coll[ege], A.L.S. 3p. Recommends Moseley as a successor to Garrod. Comments on Sclater's article in the Nineteenth century review. General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Balfour, John Hutton, 1808-1884.
Letter to [William] Archer; | [Jan.?], 30, 1878 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Refers to his representing the Royal Society of Edinburgh at a forthcoming function in London. Regrets he cannot attend the next meeting of the Microscopical Society. | ||||
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822-1911.
Letter to General Richard Strachey, India; | May 24, 1878 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p.and add. Meteorology. Refers to H.Smith. Boilers. Horace Darwin. Marriage of Sir Lewis Pelly. Friendly letter of London scientific life. Refers to Geological Society. Not Found: 1/31/2011 General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822-1911.
Letter to [Sir Richard] Strachey; | May 24, 1878 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. Forwards publications. Meteorology.Refers to Sir William Thomson, Horace Darwin, Sir Lewis Pelly, etc. Not Found: 1/31/2011 General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to "My dear Friend" | May 27, 1878 | |||
Folkstone, A.L.S. 6p. Discusses his state of health. Mentions Lady Lubbock and Spottiswoode. | ||||
Long, John Harper, 1856-1918.
Letter to Thos. A. Edison; | July 11, 1878 | |||
Tübingen, Photostat of A.L.S. 3p. and end. (Contains also draft of Edison's reply) Experiments on the conductivity of heat in fluids; need for a finer thermometer. Presented by Charles Edison, April 1947. | ||||
Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931.
Letter to John H. Long; | Sept. 26, 1878 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Menlo Park, N.J., 2p. and env. Relative to a tasimeter. Presented by Dr. Esmond R. Long, April 1947. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
White, Andrew Dickson, 1832-1918.
Letter to John H. Long; | March 24, 1879 | |||
Ithaca, N.Y., L.S. 2p. Concerning Auerbach, but they have no opening at Cornell. Presented by Esmond R. Long; 1971. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to Mr. Cooke; | May 27, 1879 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Thinks he could do a book on the telephone, after his lecture before the Society of Arts. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Meltzel, Hungary; | Sept. 9, 1879 | 3x5-1/4 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S. on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. Corrects the spelling of his name and says he is not a "Doctor &c." From original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Kõnyvtára; 1968. General physical description: 3x5-1/4 | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Meltzel, Hungary; | Nov. 15, 1879 | 3x5-1/4 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S. on postal card. 1p.and add. In English and German. Thanks for publication. Forwards photograph. From original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Kðnyvtára; 1968. General physical description: 3x5-1/4 | ||||
Papers relating to magic reciprocals and other mathematical principles; | 1779, n.d. | |||
Typed D.: Gustavus Frankenstein and Mary F. Dick. ca. 60p. Presented by Mary F. Dick through the Library of Congress; 1949. Access digital object: | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to "My Dear Mrs. Austen;" | Jan. 19, 187-- | |||
A.L.S. 4p. His article fire "away shots every week at those 'miserables' who believe in Darwin and evolution," for he aims to be fishermen. | ||||
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824-1910.
Writings on astronomy and physics; | ca. 1870's | |||
A.D. 13p. Eng. Fr. Italian. Concerns work with the spectroscope. Discusses work work of A.C. Young and H.C. Vogel. Letter from W. Hazell, ed. of Huggins' 1872 work, "Spectrum Analysis." Mentions Father Leeche. | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to C. W. Ernst | Jan 10, 1880 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. His position supporting a limited geological survey of the "Public Domain" of the United States. Thanks for article on "Darwinism in our American Colleges." | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to ----; | Feb. 10, 1880 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. In French. Concerning the Republic: wonders when his friend will assume the throne. | ||||
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887.
Letter to [H. P. Child], Esq., Kansas City, Mo.; | March 8, 1880 | |||
Wash., D.C.; A.L.S. 2p. Concerning snakes of North America with special emphasis on rattlesnakes. One is a lizard. | ||||
Royal Society (Great Britain).
Letter to C. Meymott Tidy | Feb. 16, 1880 | 10 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
London, Printed L. filled in in ms. S.: T.H. Huxley, secretary. 1p. Acknowledges receipt of books. General physical description: 10 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822-1911.
Letter to [Sir Richard] Strachey; | April 9, 1880 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Terminology for meteorology. Not Found: 1/31/2011 General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822-1911.
Letter to [Sir Richard] Strachey; | April 9, 1880 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Terminology for meteorology. Not Found: 1/31/2011 General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to J. E. Hilgard; | June 14, 1880 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Langley, S. P. (Samuel Pierpont), 1834-1906.
Letter to ----; | July 8, 1880 | |||
Allegheny, Penna., A.L.S. 2p. Recommends John H. Long for the position. Presented by Esmond R. Long; 1971. | ||||
Rayleigh, John William Strutt, Baron, 1842-1919.
Letter to Lady Reay; | Aug. 24, 1880 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 4p. Travel plans change and their plans seem to always miss each other. Working on jets of water influence. | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to [Hugo von Meltzel]; | Dec. 28, 1880 | 5-1/4x4 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p. In German. Concerning publications. From original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Könyvtára; 1968. General physical description: 5-1/4x4 | ||||
Spencer, Herbert, 1820-1903.
Letter to Mrs. Jeffreys; | Jan.15, 1881 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.,end. Cannot accept her invitation to dinner. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Cunningham, W. (William), 1849-1919.
Letter to [Peter Martin] Duncan; | April 6, 1881 | 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||
King's College, A.L.S. 3p. The Council of the College invites him to accept the Chair of Mineralogy along with that of Geology. General physical description: 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to Mr. Hilgard | May 5, 1881 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Asks for paper of his brother, which was read at the National Academy. | ||||
Stevens, Henry, 1819-1886.
Letter to W[illiam] H[enry] Huntington, Paris; | June 4, 1881 | 8x5 | ||
London, A.L.S. 2p. Forwards publication. Concerning H.O. Houghton and praises him and his printing. Originally in Huntington collection: H O16.97:St45. Henry Stevens. Stevens historical collection... General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Stevens, Henry, 1819-1886.
Letter to W[illiam] H[enry] Huntington, Paris; | June 4, 1881 | 8x5 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. Introduces H. O. Houghton. Originally in Huntington collection: H O16.97:St45. Henry Stevens. Stevens Historical Collection... General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Thompkins, Hamilton.
Letter to Charles R. Hildeburn; | June 14, 1881 | |||
New York, A.L.S. 2p. Is researching the Association of Loyalists. | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Meltzel, Hungary; | Sept. 3, 1881 | 9-1/2x6 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 3p.and end. In German. Thanks for publications. From original in Magyar Tudonányos Akadémia Könyvtára; 1968. General physical description: 9-1/2x6 | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to Samuel F. B. Morse | Sept. 13, 1881 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for his abstracts, and will publish them. | ||||
Christie, William Henry Mahony, Sir, 1845-1922.
Letter to W. F. Denning; | Oct. 14, 1881 | |||
London, A.L.S. 2p. Wishes his communication on comet observation for publication in Observatory. | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Maeltzel, Hungary | Dec. 30, 1881 | 9-1/2x6 | ||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. In German. Has not received publications. Has worked on Egyptian hieroglyphs. Will visit Europe. From original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Konyvtára; 1968. General physical description: 9-1/2x6 | ||||
Unidentified.
Weather Record | 1881 | 25 page(s) | ||
Logbook with recorded daily weather observations from an unknown location for the year of 1881. | ||||
Smith, Lloyd P. (Lloyd Pearsall), 1822-1886.
Letter to C[harles] R. Hildeburn; | Feb. 7, 1882 | |||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning Library Company of Philadelphia business. | ||||
Brown, A..
Letter to Mr. Martin; | Feb. 23, 1882 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 3p. Wishes to borrow a copy of Peter Williamson's Edinburgh directory for reprinting. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to "My dear Sir"; | March 28, 1882 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Has decided not to revise his talk on the Yucatan in order to publish it in the North American Review. | ||||
Guild, James Wyllie.
Letter to A. Brown; | April 22, 1882 | 8x5 | ||
Glasgow, A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Peter Williamson's Edinburgh Directory. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E. Thompson]; | May 4, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Zschokke, Emil, 1808-1889.
Letter to Honored Lady [Miss Hassler]; | May 6, 1882 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Aarau, L. 2p. Translation. Concerning his translation of the memoirs of Ferdinand Rudolph Hassler. On same sheet are: same to same; May 30,1882: and, Switzerland, Library...to Zschokke; May 20, 1882. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to "Gentlemen"; | May 11, 1882 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Requests support for W. E. Lafford, a student of natural history. | ||||
Galton, Francis, Sir, 1822-1911.
Letter to [Sir Richard] Strachey; | May 18, 1882 | 6-1/4x4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Meoteorological matters. Not Found 1/31/2011 General physical description: 6-1/4x4 | ||||
Aargauische Kantonsbibliothek.
Letter to [Emil] Zschokke | May 20, 1882 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Aarau, L. 1p. Translation. Thanks for memoirs of F.R.Hassler. On same sheet as: Zschokke to Miss Hassler; May 26, 1882 and May 30, 1882. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Zschokke, Emil, 1808-1889.
Letter to Honored Lady [Miss Hassler]; | May 30, 1882 | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Aarau, L. 1p. Translation. Concerning the memoirs of F.R.Hassler. On same sheet as: same to same;May 6, 1882: and, Library of Aargau of Switzerland to Zschokke; May 20, 1882. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Robert E. Thompson; | June 20, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R. E. Thompson; | June 24, 1882 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Articles on natural history, with special reference to the zoology of North America. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Prof. [R.E.] Thompson; | June 27, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Short zoological articles. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Prof. [R.E.] Thompson; | July 25, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Articles for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Robert Ellis Thompson; | Aug. 1, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 4p. Natural history articles for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887.
Letter to J[ames] T. Ames; | Aug. 10, 1882 | 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||
Framingham Mass., A.L.S. 1p.and end. Wants information about making a collection of fish from the Chicopee. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-1/2 | ||||
Letter to [Dalton] Dorr | [Aug. 10, 1882 ?] | |||
2p. | ||||
Haupt, Lewis M. (Lewis Muhlenberg), b. 1844.
Letter to R.E. Thompson; | Oct. 6, 1882 | 8" x 10" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Articles for the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R. E. Thompson; | Oct. 14, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Articles for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R.E. Thompson; | Oct. 17, 1882 | 7 3/4" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Articles for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 7 3/4" x 10" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Prof. [R.E.] Thompson; | Nov. 10, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Articles for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E. Thompson]; | Nov. 17, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Material for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R. E. Thompson; | Nov. 27, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Barnard, Frederick A. P. (Frederick Augustus Porter), 1809-1889.
Letter to B[enson] G[John] Lossing; | Dec. 9, 1882 | 8x5 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning a sketch of his life, which is longer than asked for. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Seybert, Henry, 1801-1883.
Will; | Dec. 25, 1882 | 14x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox copy. 32p. From original in the Philadelphia County Register's Office. Presented by Arthur H. Frazier; July 1966. General physical description: 14x8-1/2 | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R.E. Thompson; | Dec. 27, 1882 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Material for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Baird, Spencer Fullerton, 1823-1887.
Letter to J. T. Ames; | Dec. 31, 1882 | 8x5-1/4 | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p.and end. Thanks for busts of Indians. Concerning exchange or gift of shells and minerals. General physical description: 8x5-1/4 | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E. Thompson]; | Jan. 1, 1883 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Articles for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Haupt, Lewis M. (Lewis Muhlenberg), b. 1844.
Letter to [R.E.] Thompson; | Jan. 4, 1883 | 8" x 10" | ||
University of Pennsylvania, A.L.S. 1p. Articles for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P.Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Bache, Richard Meade, 1830-1907.
R. Meade Bache to J. P[eter] Lesley, | January 13, 1883 | 5" x 8" | ||
Secretary of the A.P.S., [Philadelphia], 6 pp. A.L.S. With regard to controversy between the Treasury and the Navy departments for jurisdiction over the Coast Survey. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E. Thompson]; | February 7, 1883 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 2p. Material for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Haupt, Lewis M. (Lewis Muhlenberg), b. 1844.
Letter to R.E. Thompson; | Feb. 8, 1883 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. Articles for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to ----; | Feb. 28, 1883 | |||
Jena, A.L.S. 4p. In German. Also, picture postcard of Haeckel's house. Thanks for painting. Morphology, from wreck of the Polaris. Bessels. News of his publications. | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [ ] Brooks; | March 15, 1883 | 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Asks for return of out of the "Butcherbird." Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E. Thompson]; | April 6, 1883 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Blacksburg, Va., A.L.S. 1p. Material for the American Supplement of the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/2" | ||||
Balfour, John Hutton, 1808-1884.
Letter to "My Dear Sir"; | April 17, 1883 | |||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 1p., enc. wanting. Expresses his appreciation of his correspondent's offer to aid him in procuring specimens. Refers to the Museum of Economic Botany. | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R.E. Thompson; | April 24, 1883 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
Blacksburg, Va., A.L.S. 1p. Material for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/2" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E. Thompson]; | May 8, 1883 | 5" x 8" | ||
Blacksburg, Va., A.L.S. 1p. Incomplete. Material for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Gilchrist, Ann.
Letter to [Dalton Dorr]; | June, 1883 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Invitation to tea. Presented by Hayes A. Dorr; 1973. Originally tipped in: B D735 | ||||
Hayley, M. G..
Letter to [Dalton] Dorr; | July 27, 1883 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Invitation to "dine & sleep". Presented by Hayes A. Dorr; 1973. Originally tipped in: B:D735 | ||||
Haupt, Lewis M. (Lewis Muhlenberg), b. 1844.
Letter to C. W. Greene; | Aug. 7, 1883 | 5" x 8" | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 1p. (and 1p. of notes) Relative to an article on wells [for the Encyclopaedia]. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896.
Letter to Mr. Woodhouse | [Aug. 15, 1883] | |||
Down, Beckenham, Kent, Wednesday. A.L.S. 2p. Her present state of heath. | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [Charles W.] Greene; | Oct. 17, 1883 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Relative to his work on the Encyclopaedia Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Charles W. Greene | Oct. 20, 1883 | |||
Washington. A.L.S. 1p. Material on Mexico for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to [R.E.] Thompson; | Dec. 28, 1883 | 5" x 8" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 4p. Material for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Jamin, J. (Jules), 1818-1886.
Spectroscope | [1883] | 4 page(s) | ||
In French. With illustrations. Description of the components of the spectroscope and its use. Provenance: Removed in 1995 from the printed work: Jamin, Jules Celestin. Cours de Physique. 3rd ed., 1871-1883. Call number: 530 J24c.3 | ||||
Seybert, Henry, 1801-1883.
Will [extracts] | [1883] | 11-3/4x6-1/2 | ||
Xerox of D. 4p. Presented by Arthur H. Frazier, Jan. 1968. General physical description: 11-3/4x6-1/2 | ||||
Focke, Wilhelm Olbers, 1834-1922.
Letter to [Sir D'Arcy Thompson]; | March 3, 1884 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Bremen, A.L.S. 4p. In German. Concerning the possible translation of his book on hybridization. Lists several details which might be changed during translation. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Focke, Wilhelm Olbers, 1834-1922.
Letter to [Sir D'Arcy Thompson; | March 16, 1884 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Bremen, A.L.S. 7p. In German. Agrees to terms for translating his work on hybrids. Mentions changes for it as well as printing errors to correct. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Focke, Wilhelm Olbers, 1834-1922.
Letter to [Sir D'Arcy Thompson]; | April 26, 1884 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Bremen, A.L.S. 2p.with 4p.enc. In German. Sends additions and changes for the translation of his book on hybrids. Promises more shortly. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to R.E. Thompson; | April 30, 1884 | 8" x 10" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 1p. Encloses article on dogs for the Encyclopaedia. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Rusby, Henry Hurd, 1855-1940.
"Michaux's New Jersey garden;" | [June 21, 1884] | |||
T.D. 5p. Typesript copy from original manuscript? Printed in Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club, Vol. XI, #8, 1884. | ||||
Winchell, Alexander, 1824-1891.
Letter to Miss Washschlager; | Aug. 26, 1884 | |||
Ann Arbor, Mich., A.L.S. 2p. Is glad his book popularizing science is appreciated. | ||||
Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893.
Letter to "My dear Sir" | Oct. 1, 1884 | |||
Oxford. A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for specimens of parasites from birds. Enclosing more test tubes for collecting. | ||||
Smith, Charles Roach, 1807-1890.
Letter to W. Bros. | Nov. 25, 1884 | |||
Temple Place, [Strood] Eng. A.L.S. Work of latest Darwin; "a wonderful collection of facts and truisms; nothing beyond his ancestor." Other mentions of Erasmus Darwin. | ||||
Horner, Inman.
Deed to Henry Phillips, Jr.; | Dec., 1884 | |||
Printed D. filled in in ms. 2p. Conveyance of Property on the west side of Currant Alley. | ||||
Focke, Wilhelm Olbers, 1834-1922.
Suggestions for corrections and additions to his work: | [1884] | 9x5-1/2 | ||
Pflanzen-Mischlinge. for English translation, addressed to [Sir D'Arcy Thompson?; 1884?]. A.D. 16p. In German. General physical description: 9x5-1/2 | ||||
Childs, George William, 1829-1894.
Letter to A.R. Spofford; | Jan. 19, 1885 | 5" x 8" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and env. Introduces J.E.Barr. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Focke, Wilhelm Olbers, 1834-1922.
Letter to [Sir D'Arcy Thompson]; | March 6, 1885 | 9x5-1/2 | ||
Bremen, A.L.S. 1p. In German. Fears that he will not translate his book on hybrids. Would like to know, and have his additions returned. General physical description: 9x5-1/2 | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Meltzel, Hungary; | April 6, 1885 | 3x5-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. Forwards publications. From original in Magyar Tudoyányos Akadémia Könyvtára; 1968. General physical description: 3x5-1/4 | ||||
Specimen of Circassia Collected at New Mount Athos | April 19, 1885 | 4 page(s) | ||
Four miscellaneous botanical notes, including speciment of Circassia from New Mount Athos, collected April 19, 1885. Also found in Hooker, see Isabella Mary Martin to William Simpson, 16 July [18]77. Provenance: 1981 - 1454ms. Found in Hooker, British Flora, London, 1830. Call number: 581.942 H76b | ||||
Gould, Benjamin Apthorp, 1824-1896.
Note | Oct. 10, 1885 | |||
Cambridge, Mass. A.N.S. 1p. Disagrees with Benjamin Franklin's aphorism, "Remember that time is money." | ||||
Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893.
Analyses made for the Board of Agriculture, by voucher numbers; | 1885-1888 | 8-1/2x5-1/4 | ||
1885-1888. A.D. 5p. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/4 | ||||
William, J. E..
Letters to Harry Quilter | June 22, 1886 - May13, 1894 | |||
5 A.L.S. 11p. Correspondence about literary, artistic, copyright, and publicshing matters. Mentions Mr. J. E. Hodgson. Quilter was editor o "The Universal Review." | ||||
Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893.
Letter to [Thomas Roscoe Rede Stebbing]; | Dec. 21, 1886 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Thanks for paper pub. in Trans. of Zoological Soc. with Mr. Norman on Isopoda. Mentions Arthur Saunders. | ||||
Mivart, St. George Jackson, 1827-1900.
Letter to L. L. Metcalf; | Jan. 10, 1887 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Chilworth, Surrey, A.L.S. 2p. Forwards article on future of the Church of England. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Westwood, J. O. (John Obadiah), 1805-1893.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | April 6, 1887 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Concerns publication by De Natale. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [L. S. Metcalf]; | Nov. 8, 1887 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Haslemere, A.L.S. 4p. Forwards article on the sky for possible use in his magazine. Concerning English place names. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Vries, Hugo de, 1848-1935.
Letter to J. G. de Man, Middleburg; | Jan. 17, 1888 | 8x5-1/2 | ||
Amsterdam, Photo.of A.L.S. 4p. In Dutch. (from original in collection of Prof. Dr. H. Engel, Zoologische Instituut, University of Amsterdam, 1967.) General physical description: 8x5-1/2 | ||||
Lesseps, Ferdinand de, 1805-1894.
Letter to Messrs. John L. Williams and son; | April 28, 1888 | 8 1/4" x 10" | ||
Paris, L.S. as pres. dir. of Compagnie Universelle du Canal Interocéanique. 3p. In French. Printed: APS Library bulletin, 1950, 258. Presented by H.C. Lancaster, 1949. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 10" | ||||
Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896.
Letter to "Dear Sir;" | May 26, 1888 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 3p. Will welcome them at Down, but little is there of interest, since she now lives in Cambridge most of the year. | ||||
le Bovet, Marie Anne.
Letter to Harry Quilter | July 8, [1888] - March 12, [1889] | |||
10 A.L.S. Seeks employment as literary agent ("Paris correspondent") of Quilter. Is personal friend of Sir Charles Dilke. Discusses in detail work of Guy de Maupassant. Would like Quilter to publish work of General de Villenoisy. | ||||
Herschel, Alexander Stewart, 1836-1907.
Letter to Cosmo Milville | July 30, 1888 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Discusses butterflies and Flora and Fauna of Thames River, from Slough to Oxford. | ||||
Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893.
Letter to Prof. R[obert] E. Thompson; | Aug. 24, 1888 | 5-1/2x5 | ||
A.L.S.with initials. 1p. Draft. Announces his election to honorary membership of the AAAS. General physical description: 5-1/2x5 | ||||
Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893.
Letter to Prof. F[rederick] W. Putnam, Salem, Mass.; | Aug. 26, 1888 | 8x5 | ||
A.L. 1p. Draft. Incomplete. Thanks for his honorary membership in the AAAS. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Hosmer, James Kendall, 1834-1927.
Letter to President [Ethelburt D.] Warfield; | Dec. 4, [1888 ?] | 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" | ||
St. Louis, A.L.S. 1p. Originally was tipped in Hosmer's Life of...Sir Henry Vane, Boston,1888. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" | ||||
Cooke, Josiah P. (Josiah Parsons), 1827-1894.
Letter to [James] Grant Bey; | Jan. 15, 1889 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Thanks for book. Discusses health and family. Asks for photos of Egyptian mummies. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [Sir Andrew?] Clark; | April 17, 1889 | |||
Haslemere, A.L.S. 4p. Discusses his state of health. Has tried opium "to make me sleep." Prefers this drug to chloral. Mentions Whiting, Broadbent and Huxley. | ||||
Mason, Otis Tufton, 1838-1908.
Letter to James Grant Bey, Cairo; | April 24, 1889 | |||
Smithsonian Insitution. A.L.S. 1p. Encloses letter from E. T. Moore, of Tiffany and Co. | ||||
Dana, James Dwight, 1813-1895.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | July 21, 1889 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Is pleased to hear of success with microspics. Advises application to Mr. Henry for publication by the Smithsonian. CAnnot part with copy of Ehrenberg's Mikrogeologie. Mentions Silliman. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to R. McMillan, Liverpool; | August 13, 1889 | |||
A.L.S. 1p., env. Informs McMillan that he cannot undertake any new work at this time. | ||||
Collier, Charles B..
Letter to Joheph Leidy, Henry C. Chapman, et. al. | Oct. 19, 1889 | |||
Philadelphia. T.L. 11p. Explains John Keely's new "scientific discoveries" in "applied acoustics, or sound force." MentionsCharles Woodbury, C. C. Haskins, Helmholtz. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [Mr. Joyce]; | Nov. 27, 1889 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2P. Thanks for his "Daily Graphic." Comments on the article on Waterloo, and his own remembrances of the field of Waterloo. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Stella Henry Letter to Samanta Howard | April 10, 1889 - April 12, 1889 | 12 page(s) | ||
Stella Shepard Henry letter to Samanta Maria Howard from Pasadena, California, extolling the virtues of the climate, plants, wildlife, and geography and also expressing some loneliness over the loss of her husband. Ms. Howard is the wife of horticulturalist and strawberry breeder Arthur Howard. Accession M2021-56, purchased from Ian Brabner. Adopted by Kathleen Peck, 2021 | ||||
Abbe, Cleveland, 1838-1916.
Letter to C. H. F. Peters; | Jan. 7, 1890 | 8x5 | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 3p. Astronomy. Concerning proposal of rotating the superintendency of the Naval Observatory at Washington. Not Found: 2/1/2011 General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [Mr. Joyce]; | Jan. 8, 1890 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Cannot write an article, for he is too busy. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Mivart, St. George Jackson, 1827-1900.
Letter to [S.] Silver; | March 22, 1890 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Thanks for gift to the Zoological Society of London library. Asks if he would like to become a subscriber to his [Mivart's] new book. Refers to Humholtz's books. | ||||
Bates, Henry Walter, 1825-1892.
Letter to Sir Mountstuart [E. Grant Duff]; | April 10, 1890 | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
London, A.L.S. 4p. Regrets he cannot send Dr. Meyer's paper. Change in plans for the meeting the Hon. G. Curzon is to have. General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Hodge, Frederick Webb, 1864-1956.
Letter to Bradford Prince; | April 19, 1890 | 5" x 8" | ||
Washington, A.L.S. 3p and end. Desires a copy of his report on New Mexico which gave interesting facts concerning the early Spanish expeditions. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896.
Letter to "Dear Sir;" | June 24, 1890 | |||
Down, Farnborough, Kent, A.L.S. 1p. Will be happy to see "a party of your Society on a Sunday in August." | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to "Dear Sir"; | September 7, 1890 | |||
Newport, A.L.S. 1p. Cannot comply with his correspondent's request due to health and travel plans. | ||||
Shoemaker, John V..
Letter to [James Grant Bey]; | Sept. 21, 1890 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Unable to attend wedding. Reference to buildings at Medico-Chirugical College of Phila. | ||||
Darwin, George Howard, Sir, 1845-1912.
Autograph to Olaf Halvorsen, Christiania, Norway. | Sept. 24, 1890 | |||
Cambridge. A.D.S. 1p. and add. Presented by Goodspeed's Book Shope, 1970 | ||||
The Batram library | Sept. 11, 1891 | |||
Typescript 8p. From an account which appeared in the Philadelphia Public Ledger, Sept. 11, 1891. | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Paul Leicester Ford, Brooklyn, N.Y.; | Oct. 17, 1891 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. From original in the New York Public Library. Concerning his visit to see the Jefferson draft of the Declaration., in the Library. Presented by Dr. Boyd; 11/15/66. | ||||
Du Bois, Patterson, 1847-1917.
Letter to Paul Leicester Ford, Brooklyn, N.Y.; | Oct. 22, 1891 | |||
Philadelphia, Photo.of Typed L.S. 1p. From original in the New York Public Library. Concerning their talk in Philosophical Hall and the Jefferson draft of the Declaration. Presented by Dr. Julian Boyd; 11/15/66. | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to Joseph Charles Westley, British Guiana; | Oct. 28, 1891 | 7-1/2x5 | ||
[Jena,]. A.L.S. 1p.and add. In German. In same folder is memorandum on Haeckel which mentions Darwin. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | ||||
Ford, Paul Leicester, 1865-1902.
Letter to Frederick Fraley, President of the APS; | Oct., 1891 | |||
Photo.of A.L. 2p. Draft. From original in the New York Public Library. Wishes to study the Jefferson draft of the Declaration in the Library. Presented by Dr. Julian Boyd, Nov. 15, 1966. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to Mr. Joyce; | Nov. 1, 1891 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for "Daily Graphic" and promises him first place if he [Tyndall] writes a story. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to Mr. Joyce; | Dec. 28, 1891 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Agrees that his present article will not be published, unless other attacks on him occur. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Flower , William Henry, 1831-1899.
Letter to [George John] Romanes | Jan. 13, 1892 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Returns proof and offers criticism. Discusses mounted skeleton, and ambiance of Biarritz. | ||||
Ball, Robert S. (Robert Stawell), 1840-1913.
Letters to W. Canton [of Chapman and Hall, publishers] | April 24, 1892 - Oct. 18, 1893 | |||
5 A.L.S. Discusses details of publishing (format, illustrations, content, royalties). Discusses plans for work on meteorites. Mentions photographs of [Isaac] Roberts. | ||||
Boyle, Courtenay, Sir, 1845-1901.
Letter to [William Thomson, 1st baron] Kelvin; | May 3, 1892 | |||
L.S. 4p. Asks for permission to use "Kelvin" as measurement for electricity. | ||||
Boyle, Courtenay, Sir, 1845-1901.
Letter to [William Thomson, 1st baron] Kelvin; | May 4, 1892 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Concerning "Kelvin" meter for measurement of electricity. | ||||
Wallace, Alfred Russel, 1822-1913.
Letter to Messrs Swann Sonnenschein & Company; | June 26, 1892 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Must decline purchasing entire stock of publications, since they are much larger than he once believed. | ||||
Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893.
Letter to Russell Duane; | May 9, 1892 | 8 1/4" x 13 1/4" | ||
Dept. of State, Washington, L.S. 2p. and env. Appointment as Assistant Counsel to act in the preparation of the case of the U.S. before the Behring Sea Board of Arbitration. Not Found: 2/1/2011 General physical description: 8 1/4" x 13 1/4" | ||||
Hart, Charles Henry, 1847-1918.
Letter to Frederick Fraley, President of the A.P.S.; | July 25, 1892 | |||
Philadelphia, Photostat of newsclipping from the Evening telegraph, July 27, 1892. Relative to the portrait of Samuel Vaughan, by C.W.Peale, presented to the Society by John Vaughan. From original in the Historical society of Pennsylvania. | ||||
Horsford, Eben Norton, 1818-1893.
Letter to [John W. Jordan]; | Oct. 7, 1892 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. (located originally in: Zeisberger...Onondaga grammar. 497.3: Z3e, copy 2.) Concerning Onondaga grammar. Thanks for census of Iroquois. | ||||
Waugh, William, L..
Letter to [James] Grant Bey; | Dec. 5, 1892 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Letter of introduction to O.T. Taylor, editor of The Medical World. | ||||
Butler, D. A..
Letter to "Dear Moor;" | Dec. 20, 1892 | |||
Lewisham, A.L.S. 1p. Sends letters including those of H. Grinnell and E.K.Kane to his father. | ||||
Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893.
Letter to "Lieber Fritz"; | Jan. 7, 1893 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S.with initials. 1p. In German. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Flower, William Henry, 1831-1899.
Letter to Wilson Noble | Jan. 19, 1893 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Noble to attend Owen Memorial Meeting. Mentions Sir Francis Knollys. | ||||
Billings, John S. (John Shaw), 1838-1913.
Letter to James Grant Bey | April 10, 1893 | |||
A.L.S. Info. about Pan American Congress in Chicago. Will not go to Rome. | ||||
Hilprecht, H. V. (Hermann Vollrat), 1859-1925.
Letter to the editor of the "Academy" | May 17, 1893 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Discussion of recent literature on "Hittite question." Mentions the "Sunday School Times," Peter Jensen, A.H. Sayce, Mssrs. Regold, Tyler, and Whitehouse. | ||||
Clodd, Edward, 1840-1930.
Letter to Theodore Watts; | Oct. 17, 1893 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Comments on his poetry. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to [Charles Doolittle] Walcott, | Sept. 25, 1894 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Newport, A.L.S. 3p. Will be travelling for a while, but if he is asked to be president of the "Academy", he will serve. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Whitney, W. N..
Letter to James Grant Bey | Nov. 7, 1893; Oct. 17, 1894 | |||
A.L.Ss. 1p. and 2p. Letters introducing David Thompson and J. C. Berry. | ||||
Pepper, William, 1843-1898.
Letter to James Grant Bey | Dec. 23, 1893 | |||
T.L.S. 2p. Concerns Univ. of PA Medical School. Univ. Museum, Egyptian Sec. under Sara Yorke Stevenson. Archaeology. | ||||
Letters to Arthur Wisswold Weysee concerning a Graduate Handbook for students. | 1893 | |||
ca. 20 items. Found in Davenport papers (B D27), 1980. | ||||
Berry, W. J. A..
Letters to Charles R. Hildeburn | Jan. 9, 1894 | |||
New York. A.L.S. 1p. Forwards their catalogue. | ||||
Pierce, Edward Lillie, 1829-1897.
Letter to James Grant Bey | Nov. 9, 1894 | |||
Milton, Mass. A.L.S. 2p. Concerning James Rhodes' upcoming visit to Egypt. | ||||
Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943.
Letter to [Paul] Dana; | Jan. 16, 1895 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Sorry they missed each other but is kept from the laboratory; appreciates Dana's father's remarks about him in Cornell speech. Access digital object: | ||||
Harris, Robert P. (Robert Patterson), 1822-1899.
Letter to Miss Elizabeth P. Harris, Princeton, N.J.; | April 15, 1895 | 8x5 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning Leeds almanacs, which he has restored, and those he cannot restore. Presented by Miss Dorothy C. Harris; March 1963. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895.
Notes to "Dear Sir" | May 26, [1895] | |||
Christchurch, Eng. A.N.S. 1p. Send corrected proofs. | ||||
Huxley,Leonard, 1860-1933.
Letter to Editor of the Academy; | Oct. 22, 1895 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Asks that persons be notified to let him see letters and papers by his father, for a publication. | ||||
Pepper, William, 1843-1898.
Letter to James Grant Bey | Oct. 29, 1895 | |||
T.L.S. 2p. Sorry to hear of illness. Egyptian stamps. References to Univ. of Pa., Archaeology Museum. | ||||
Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896.
Letter to [Alphonse] Milne-Edwards; | Nov. 2, 1895 | |||
A.L.S. 16p. Difficulties of shipping materials from Australia to the Museum. Sends minerals, dried algae, etc. | ||||
Stevenson, Sara Yorke, 1847-1921.
Letter to Rev. Jesse Y. Burk, Philadelphia; | Nov. 21, 1895 | |||
Typed L.S. 1p. Payment for Dr. Pepper's statue. Wish of several that Pepper be elected Vice-President of the APS. | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to J[ohn] W. Gregory; | Jan. 24, 1896 | 10-1/4x8 | ||
Cambridge, Mass., A.L.S. 2p. Discusses material collected from an albatross off the coast of Panama. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Mueller, Ferdinand von, 1825-1896.
Letter to [Alphonse] Milne-Edwards; | Aug. 14, 1896 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Ships natural history specimens [shells, owls, etc.] to the Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle. | ||||
Howard, P..
Phrenological Chart for Mr. Norton Perkins | Nov. 3, 1896 | |||
T.D. Ills. 7p. Pages roughly cut to size. | ||||
Mivart, St. George Jackson, 1827-1900.
Letter to [Sir William Henry] Flower; | Feb. 5, 1897 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Asks him not to resign the presidency of the Zoological Society. Mica. Scientists pt on Inquision by the Pope. | ||||
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824-1910.
Letter to Prof. Thompson; | June 24, 1897 | |||
Upper Tulse Hill, Eng. T.L.S. 1p. Thanks for the honors and kind words. | ||||
Beck, James M. (James Montgomery), 1861-1936.
Letter to Penrose A. McClain; | July 7, 1897 | 10" x 8" | ||
Phila., Typed c. of L. 2p. Relates to statue of Benjamin Franklin by John Boyle to be placed to the south of the Post-office building in Philadelphia. Presented by Dr. William E.Lingelbach, June 1952. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Geike, Archibald, Sir, 1835-1924.
Letter to T[homas] G[eorge] Bonney; | February 7, 1898 | |||
Edinburgh, A.L.S. 1p. Geikie expresses his thanks "for the copies of your paper which you have so kindly sent me...." | ||||
Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935.
Letter to D'Arcy W. Thompson; | March 31, 1898 | 8" x 10 1/2" | ||
New York, T.L.S. 2p. Acknowledges information about Patrick Matthew and his treatise upon natural selection; thinks Darwin did not give full justice to some of his predecessors. General physical description: 8" x 10 1/2" | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to "My dear Sir"; | July 19, 1898 | |||
Newport, A.L.S. 2p. Will try to send his correspondent a net if one is available. | ||||
Kidder, Homer H. (Homer Huntington), 1874-1950.
Letter to "Papa" [A. Kidder]; | Aug. 12, 1898 | 11x8-1/4 | ||
Ishpeming, Mich. A.L.S. 3p. Got tales of murder of a trader, Aitken, in 1837, from 2 men. Mermaid tradition among the Ojibwa. Originally with: H.H.Kidder. Ojibwa myths... General physical description: 11x8-1/4 | ||||
Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899.
Letter to Laurens Maynard, Boston; | Aug. 19, [1898] | |||
A.L.S. on postal card. 1p. and add. Will visit after "council meeting" of the AAAS if at all possible. | ||||
Tylor, Edward B. (Edward Burnett), 1832-1917.
Letter to F[rank] B[yron] Jevons; | Aug. 27, 1898 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Mentions W.J.L. Myres. To send proof of his Totemism article, in Journal of Anthropological Institute. | ||||
Tylor, Edward B. (Edward Burnett), 1832-1917.
Letter to F[rank] Byron Jevons; | Aug. 31, 1898 | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Refers to his article on Totemism in the Journal of Anthropological Institute. Friendly letter. | ||||
Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899.
Letter to [Laurens] Maynard; | Sept. 4, 1898 | |||
Media, Pa. A.L.S. 2p. Is enjoying the books and feels tempted to include his own observations in one. Hopes to entertain Maynard in Media. | ||||
Darwin, George Howard, Sir, 1845-1912.
Letter to Alexander Brownlee, Montclair N.J.; | Feb. 1, 1899 | |||
Cambridge, Eng., A.L.S. 3p.and add. envelope. Concerning lunar tide-wave. | ||||
Nelson, William, 1847-1914.
Letter to [Charles R.] Hildeburn; | Aug.18, 1899 | |||
Paterson, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. In pencil. Thanks for his memo based on Sabin. | ||||
Röntgen, Wilhelm Conrad, 1845-1923.
Letter to [Wilhelm Wien]; | March 2, 1900 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. In German. Concerning his house and garden which is to be taken by his successor (Wien?). General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824-1910.
Letter to Prof. Thompson | Oct. 8, 1900 | |||
Upper Tulse Hill, Eng. A.L.S. 2p. end. Thanks for answers to this two questions. | ||||
Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943.
Letter to [Paul] Dana | Feb. 14, 1901 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for previous support; has trained himself for "this great task." Access digital object: | ||||
Brooks, William Keith, 1848-1908.
Letter to ----; | March 12, 1901 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 1p. Extract. Concerning a parasitic worm which he passed. Presented by Miss Katharine Brooks; June 1965. Not Found 2/2/2011 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Huxley,Leonard, 1860-1933.
Letter to A. Dimsdale Stocker; | March 17, 1901 | |||
Godalming, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning his father's features, which reflected his character. | ||||
Davidson, George, 1825-1911.
Letter to H. Newell Wardle, Philadelphia; | Nov. 17, 1901 | 11x8-1/2, 6-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
San Francisco, Typed L.S. 3p.and add. Concerning the Cooper River and the name, "Atna" given it by the natives. General physical description: 11x8-1/2, 6-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
[Brief sketch of the American Philosophical Society.] | ca. 1901 | |||
D. 15p. Address given before a group of librarians, probably by I. Minis Hays. | ||||
Lemoines, Georges Louis.
Letter to L'Abbé L. Lindsay, Monastère des Ursulines de Québec | 1902 Aoril 11 | 4.5" x 7.25" | ||
Lemoine thanks the Abbé for the pamphlet, in Micmac, by Henri-Jospeh-Louis Buisson entitles "Tan Migmag Inog tlei ponaneoimgeoei oigatigan," published in 1901 Separated material: Pamphlet call number 970.1 Pams, no. 432 Subject(s): Micmac language | ||||
Gibson, John Pattison.
Letter to [Horatio Alfred] Adamson; | May 6, 1902 | |||
Hex Lane. A.L.S. 4p. Concerning publication of several articles. Condition of villa at Aesica. Mentions Mr. Blair, Clephan. | ||||
Pitman, Benn, 1822-1910.
Letter to Roburt Paturson (sic); | Nov. 24, 1902 | 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" | ||
Cincinnati, A.L.S. 2p. Contains draft of Patterson's reply, Dec. 5, 1902; both letters written in phonetic alphabet. Sends copy of his book (Sir Isaac Pitman). Presented with the book by the Rev. James O. Patterson Aug. 1955. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" | ||||
Patterson, Robert, d. 1909.
Letter to [Benn Pitman]; | Dec. 5, 1902 | |||
A.Dr. of L. On same sheet with letter from Pitman to Patterson, Nov. 24,1902. Written in phonetic alphabet. Acknowledges gift of book (Sir Isaac Pitman) | ||||
Wistar, Isaac J. (Isaac Jones), 1827-1905.
Letter to S[ilas] Weir Mitchell; | Dec. 20, 1902 | 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" | ||
[Philadelphia] A.L.S. 4p. Contains note by Dr. Mitchell. Urges him to accept the presidency of the American philosophical society. Presented by Mr. Lawrence J. Morris, April 1945. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Heilprin, Angelo, 1853-1907.
Letter to [Samuel] Sartain; | Jan. 11, [1903] | |||
ca. A.L.S. 2p. Seeks Sartain's permission to quote his remarks about the quality of Heilprin's lecture and photographs at a recent Photographic Society meeting. | ||||
Heilprin, Angelo, 1853-1907.
Letter to [Samuel] Sartain; | Jan. 26, [1903] | |||
ca. A.L.S. 2p. Concerns Heilprin's desire to quote Sartain's remarks about the quality of Heilprin's lecture and photographs at a recent Photographic Society meeting. | ||||
Agassiz, Alexander, 1835-1910.
Letter to "My dear Lowell"; | April 25, 1903 | |||
Cambridge, A.L.S. 1p. Informs correspondent when he will be available for lecturing. | ||||
Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943.
Letter to [Paul] Dana | May 23, 1903 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Concerning global telegraphy, Tesla's discoveries and industrial plans; announcement for the press. Access digital object: | ||||
Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943.
Letter to [Paul] Dana | May 27, 1903 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Is an engineer not a prophet; statement for publication that wireless communication to any part of the globe to e had within a few months. Access digital object: | ||||
Abbott, Charles.
Letter to Frederick W. Skiff, New York; | July 3, 1903 | |||
Trenton, N.J., A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning his publication. Originally tipped in: 917.48:Ab2w. Abbott, C.D.Waste Land Wanderings,N.Y.188 7. | ||||
Brooks, William Keith, 1848-1908.
Letter to "Dear Oliver;" | Aug. 4, 1903 | 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p. Investments. Spoke at dedication of monument to Baird. Presented by Miss Katharine Brooks; June 1965. General physical description: 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Brooks, William Keith, 1848-1908.
Letter to "Dear Oliver;" | Feb. 13, [1904] | 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Losses by fire for the school and hospital at Johns Hopkins. Presented by Miss Katharine Brooks; June 1965. General physical description: 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Brooks, William Keith, 1848-1908.
Letter to "Dear Oliver"; | March 17, [1904] | 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Plans for travels. Will be active at APS meeting to elect"Roosefelt", but is not elated since Franklin, Jefferson and Washington have been members. APS attitude towards visitors. Presented by Miss Katharine Brooks; June 1965. General physical description: 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Richard Meade, 1830-1907.
Letter to [William J. Campbell] | Aug. 1, 1904 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Asks that APS members, A. H. Smyth, etc., be consulted before Bache's "Franklin" be published. | ||||
Vries, Hugo de, 1848-1935.
Letter to Otto de Vries, Amsterdam; | Sept. 12, [1904] | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.L. on postal card. In Dutch. Botany department of the University of Chicago. Presented by E.L. de Vries; July 1967. General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Cherokee Nation.
Act providing for a commission to negotiate a supplemental agreement with the U.S. for a final and complete settlement of the affairs of the Cherokee nation; | Nov. 15, 1904 | 13" x 8 1/2" | ||
passed the Senate Nov. 15, 1904. T.D.S: Jas. J. Sevier, president of the Senate, pro tem. 2p. Seal. Concurred in by the Council; Nov. 18, 1904. S: John H. Gibson, Speaker... Approved; Nov. 28,1904. S: D.M. Faulkner; Asst. and acting principal chief Cherokee nation. Attached to this is the letter of transmittal to the President of the U.S.; Nov.28,1904. Printed L. filled in in ms. and S: D.M. General physical description: 13" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Huxley,Leonard, 1860-1933.
Letter to J.Lionel Doyle; | Nov. 17, 1904 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Identifies the man in question as George Trevelyan. | ||||
Cornell University. Agassiz club.
Minutes, | March 9, 1905 | |||
Photostat of D. 5p. Gives an account of Burt G. Wilder's talk on Agassiz's attitude toward Darwin and evolution. From copy in possession of Dr. Francis Harper, who was secretary of club, June 1951. | ||||
Seeley, Harry Govier, 1839-1909.
Letter to -- | Sept. 16, 1905 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Discusses dinosaur fossils from Portland stone. | ||||
Jukes-Browne, A. J. (Alfred John), 1851-1914.
Letter to [William John] Sollas; | Nov. 5, 1905 | |||
Torquay, A.L.S. 3p. Concerning flint. Refers to Royal Society. Lists eminent French geologists. | ||||
Smyth, Albert Henry, 1863-1907.
Letter to J[oseph] G. Rosengarten, Philadelphia; | Nov. 18, 1905 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, A.L.S. 2p.and add. Concerning his edition of Franklin's Works. Presented by the U.of P. Library; Aug. 1960. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909.
Letter to Knickerbocker publishing co., New York; | Nov. 29, 1905 | 9" x 6" | ||
Washington, T.L.S. 2p. Pertaining to biographical material. General physical description: 9" x 6" | ||||
Cushing, Harvey, 1869-1939.
Letter to [Henry K. Cushing]; | Feb. 2, 1906 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Baltimore, Typed L. 3p. Birth of a daughter. Concerning a Franklin display in Washington. Concerning Osler's visit. Friendly letter. Presented by W.J. Bell,Jr.; Sept.1962. FILM54-65 FRAME 229 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Newcomb, Simon, 1835-1909.
Letter to the Knickerbocker publishing co., New York; | Feb. 14, 1906 | 10 1/2" x 8" | ||
Washington, T.L.S. 1p. Autobiographical information. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Brooks, William Keith, 1848-1908.
Letter to "Dear Oliver"; | March 6, [1906] | 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. Cheap publication of Linnaeus' zoology. Wishes to study on the Gulf of Mexico. Family news. Presented by Miss Katharine Brooks; June 1965. General physical description: 6-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Waldin, Horace G..
Letter to Mrs. M. S. Kimber, New York; | March 30, 1906 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Boston, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning Franklin's descendents. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Biesel, Augustus.
Letter to J[oseph] G. Rosengarten, Philadelphia; | April 23, 1906 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, Typed L. 6p. Copy. Concerning Franklin portraits, especially those by Greuse. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Sullivan, Thomas J..
Letter to Mrs. Thomas Kimber, New York; | May 22, 1906 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Typed L.S. 1p. Identifies the portrait of B.Franklin used by the government for the one-cent postage stamp. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Letter to George Kunz from Harrison S. Morris | 1906 | 5" x 8" | ||
ALS about getting the proper number of Benjamin Franklin Commemorative medals the American Philosophical Society is supposed to receive (50). General physical description: 5" x 8" | ||||
Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950.
Letter to Miss Morgan; | March 10, 1907 | 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" | ||
Phila., A.L.S. 3p. Acknowledges membership in the League of American pen women. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 4 3/4" | ||||
McGregor, James Howard, 1872-1954.
Notes on X-Ray experiments; | March 30, 1907 | 10-1/4x8 | ||
D. 6p. Presented by John A. Moore; 1968. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Darwin, George Howard, Sir, 1845-1912.
Letter to C. Stoult | April 19, 1907 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Cannot accept honor as president of the Wolverhampton Literary and Scientific Society. | ||||
Jordon, David Starr, 1851-1931.
Letter to Henry Smith Pritchett | Aug. 5, 1907 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. add. Concerns W. T. Scott and Franklin College. Feels Scott should be on Carnegie Found. pension. | ||||
Jordon, David Starr, 1851-1931.
Letter to Henry Smith Pritchett | Aug. 12, 1907 | |||
Stanford University. T.L.S. 1p. add. Enclosing a letter from pre. of Franklin College, Indiana, concerning a prof. there. | ||||
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824-1910.
Letter to Prof. Thompson; | Dec. 25, 1907 | |||
Tulse Hill, Eng. A.L.S. 2p. Thanks for the gems, to be used for experiments. | ||||
Huggins, William, Sir, 1824-1910.
Letter to Prof. Thompson; | May 12, 1908 | |||
Upper Tulse Hill, Eng. A.L.S. 1p. Returning two gems. Change in color of the blue sapphire. | ||||
Hilbiber, Frederick J..
Letter to Lewis M. Haupt; | June 17, 1908 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Wilmington, A.L.S. 2p. Offers to sell early books concerning canals (one book is first edition of the APS Transactions). General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Gordon, James Gay, 1877-.
Letter to Russell Duane; | Dec. 4, 1908 | 11x8-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 1p. Forwards book by William Duane and wonders if he would like it. Not Found: 2/3/2011 General physical description: 11x8-1/4 | ||||
Cleveland, William J..
Concerning William Keith Brooks [extracts from a letter]; | Dec. 28, 1908 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 2p. Presented by Miss Katharine Brooks; June 1965. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Miller, Gerrit S. (Gerrit Smith), 1869-1956.
Letter to "Dear Fagan"; | Feb. 7, 1909 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Concerns the progress of Miller's work on European mammals. Refers to Thomas, Mearns, Heller, Loring and Roosevelt. Mentions Darwinism and periodic law. | ||||
Elliott, James B..
Letter to William J. Capbell, Philadelphia; | Dec. 13, 1909 | |||
Philadelphia. Typled L.S. 1p. Cocnerning Thomas Paine, especially his help raising funds for Washington's troops. | ||||
Cheyney, Edward Potts, 1861-1947.
Letter to John M[arshall] Gest; | Jan. 18, 1910 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 2p. Concerning Elizabethan history. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Jordon, David Starr, 1851-1931.
Letter to Henry Smith Pritchett, New York City; | Feb. 11, 1910 | |||
Stanford University. T.L.S. 1p. add. Enclosing letter from A. B. Aubert. Concerns Carnegie pension. | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to [Wilhelm Carl Werner Otto Fritz Franz] Wien, Göttingen; | Oct. 26, 1910 | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S.on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. Cannot comply, due to lack of time. Friendly note. Asks about his visit. General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Curie, Marie, 1867-1934.
Letter to [Charles Jacques] Bouchard; | Dec. 17, 1910 | 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, A.L.S. 1p.,end. In French. Asks his help in getting her a membership in the Institut de France. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Darwin, Leonard, 1850-1943.
Letter to Mr. Simpson | Aug. 12, 1911 | |||
A.L.S. Asks hiim to make slides for his lecture. | ||||
DeHorsey, Algernon Frederick Rous, Sir.
Letter to Lord Crawford | Aug. 13, 1911 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Encloses a "Treatise" on Alfred Drayson. Hopes to pursuade Crawford of importance of Drayson's theories. | ||||
Sarton, George, 1884-1956.
Letter to [Vera] Sanford; | 1911 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Gives Sanford permission to quote his work. Looks forward to Sanford's monograph. | ||||
Maness, Edwin.
Sapir, Edward, 1884-1939.
A story of turtle and his brother | May 10, 1912 | |||
A.Ms. 2p. Story told by Edwin Maness of Sarnia Reserve, Ontario. Interlinear translation by Edward Sapir from Anishinaabemowin, as spoken at Sarnia. May be Ottawa language according to linguistic classification. This story was recorded on phonograph by Sapir in Ottawa. This recording is held at Canadian Museum of History, where it is cataloged as item III-G-55. Subject(s): Ojibwa Indians -- Folklore; Ottawa language; Anishinaabe Access digital object: | ||||
Vries, Hugo de, 1848-1935.
Letter to E[rnst] de Vries, Amsterdam; | Sept. 9, [1912] | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.on postal card. 1p. In Dutch. Refers to Davenport, Shull and Coldspring Harbor. Presented by E. L. de Vries; July 1967. General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Vries, Hugo de, 1848-1935.
Letter to L. E. de Vries, Amsterdam; | Sept. 11, [1912] | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.on postal card. 1p. In Dutch. Refers to Shull and Davenport. Presented by E. L. de Vries; July 1967. General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Vries, Hugo de, 1848-1935.
Letter to E. L. de Vries, Amsterdam; | Sept. 23, [1912] | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.on postal card. 1p. In Dutch. Presented by E. L. L.de Vries; July 1967. General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Concerning the Scalige family; | [ca. 1912] | |||
A.D. 7p. | ||||
Kamerlingh Onnes, Heike, 1853-1926.
Letter to ----; | March 15, 1913 | 8-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
Leiden, A.L.S. 1p. Will be happy to see him and suggests possible dates. Concerning his own movements in the near future. General physical description: 8-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Jordan, David Starr, 1851-1931.
Letter to the Editor of Life; | Aug. 8, 1913 | 10 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||
Rochefort, A.L.S. 1p. In re article on war and peace. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Delay, I. B..
Letter to Frank Gouldsmith Speck | Nov. 9, 1913 | |||
North Timiskaming, Ontario, Canada. A.L.S. 1p. Sending Speck various Indigenous (likely Algonquin) artifacts, which are listed. | ||||
Newhouse, Seth, 1842-1921.
Letter to Arthur C. Parker; | Nov. 11, 1913 | 8x5 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. (from original in Archives of the New York State Museum and Science Service) Wishes his history of the Iroquois returned for he has someone who can check it. Presented by William N. Fenton; Oct. 4, 1966. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Parker, Arthur Caswell, 1881-1955.
Letter to Seth Newhouse, Ontario, Canada; | Nov. 20, 1913 | 8-1/2x11 | ||
Albany, N.Y., Xerox of Typed L. 1p. (from original in Archives of the New York State Museum and Science Service.) Will return his history of the Iroquois as soon as he unpacks his boxes. Presented by W.N.Fenton;Oct. 4, 1966. General physical description: 8-1/2x11 | ||||
Lockyer, J. Norman.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Dec. 11, 1913 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Comments on high quality of recipient's dictionary. Praises illustrations and special features. | ||||
Ziegler, Carl A..
Material pertaining to the Independence Hall complex; | 1913-1950 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Typed L. 9p. Carbon copies. Presented by M.O.Anderson; April 1952. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Maynard, C. J. (Charles Johnson), 1845-1929.
Letter to Mr. MacWay; | Jan. 15, 1914 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. His book on New England birds is out of print. Access digital object: | ||||
Livingston, Luther Samuel, 1864-1914.
Letter to [Isaac Minis] Hays | Nov. 19, 1914 | |||
A.L.S. 4p. | ||||
Richards, Horace Clark.
Manuscript of lecture presented by Horace C. Richards on "Radium and its rays" in Houston Hall, University of Pennsylvania; | Nov., 1914 | 5x7-3/4 | ||
Typed D. 62p. Printed: Old Penn, Nov. 21, 1914. General physical description: 5x7-3/4 | ||||
New Albany High School. Senior Class.
The Senior Blotter | 1914 | 3 page(s) | ||
Selections from a senior high school year book with dedication to and portrait of Edwin P. Hubble. Also includes photograph of Hubble as coach of the school's basketball team, and a letter from Joel Gwinn to Whitfield Bell dated March 14, 1980, providing some context for the material. Provenance: 1982 - 285pr. Gift of Joel A. Gwinn, March 1980 | ||||
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.
Autograph; | Jan. 25, 1916 | 2-3/4x4-3/4 | ||
Photostat of A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 2-3/4x4-3/4 | ||||
Gummere, Amelia M. (Amelia Mott), 1859-1937.
Letter to Julius F. Sachse; | April 8, 1916 | 5 1/2" x 9" | ||
Haverford, A.L.S 1p. Compliments him in his work, "The Wayside inns of Lancaster roadside." Enclosed originally with Sachse's Wayside inns of Lancaster roadside, 2nd ed.,1915. General physical description: 5 1/2" x 9" | ||||
Rosenbach Company.
Statement of William S[mith] Mason for Benjamin Franklin items; | Sept. 1, 1916 | 11-1/2x6-1/4 | ||
Philadelphia, D. 2p. Gift of Mr. Moyerman; 1948. General physical description: 11-1/2x6-1/4 | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to Adolf Shaer; | Nov. 22, 1916 | 11-1/4x8-3/4 | ||
Jena, A.L.S. 2p. In German. Concerning publications of shaer's poems and difficulties in publishing in 1916. Concerning Goeth and comments on him. General physical description: 11-1/4x8-3/4 | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to Adolf Schaer, Hannover; | Nov. 28, 1917 | 9x5-1/2 | ||
Jena, A.L.S. 2p.and envelope. In German. Thanks for his Glaube und Erlõsung. Regrets he cannot send copy of Kristallseelen. General physical description: 9x5-1/2 | ||||
Haeckel, Ernst, 1834-1919.
Letter to Adolf Schaer, Hannover; | Dec. 8, 1917 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Jena, A.L.S. 2p.and envelope. In German. Thanks for more of his poems. Encloses "Biokristall..." General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Harper, Francis P. (Francis Perego), 1856?-1932.
Letter to [Walter B.] Harris; | June 5, 1918 | 5-1/4x4 | ||
Princeton, N.J., A.L.S. 1p. Concerning the value of Titan Leeds almanacs. Presented by Miss Dorothy C. Harris; March 1963. General physical description: 5-1/4x4 | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to [Ernst Lecher]; | Nov. 23, 1918 | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. In German. Thanks for copy of Physik von Riecke which the publisher sent him. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Wien, W. (Wilhelm), 1864-1928.
Letter to ----; | Jan. 1, 1919 | 11-1/4x8-1/2 | ||
Jena, Typed L.S. 2p. In German. Form letter, asking for contribution to yearbook for wireless telegraphy, with letter thanking for cooperation. General physical description: 11-1/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Lodge, Oliver, Sir, 1851-1940.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Jan. 27, 1919 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Cannot visit America in the near future; has several offers to lecture; correspondent should contact his London agent, A.P. Watt and Son. | ||||
Smith, Edgar Fahs, 1854-1928.
Letter to George F. Kunz, New York; | March 20, 1919 | 9-1/4x6-3/4 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 1p. Forwards "Chemistry in Old Philadelphia" for possible publication. Found in: Smith,E.F. Chemistry in Old Philadelphia. 1919. [540:Sm5c, copy 3.] General physical description: 9-1/4x6-3/4 | ||||
Spalding, James Alfred, 1846-1938.
Letter to [Charles E.] Cook; | March 21, 1919 | |||
Typed L.S. 2p. Congratulates Cook on his promotion. Mentions medical developments in Maine. Tipped in: Spalding, J.A., Dr. Lyman Spalding, Boston, 1916. | ||||
Smith, Edgar Fahs, 1854-1928.
Letter to George F. Kunz, New York; | March 25, 1919 | 9-1/2x7 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 1p. Thanks for books. Found in: Smith, E.F. Chemistry in Old Philadelphia. 1919 [540:Sm5c, copy 3] General physical description: 9-1/2x7 | ||||
Darwin, Leonard, 1850-1943.
Letter to Prof. Davis; | April 20, 1919 | |||
Sussex, A.L.S. 4p. Congratulates him on his winning Royal Geographical Society prize. Concerning his father. Concerning Paris Peace Conference. Presented by Goodspeed's Book Shop; 1970. | ||||
Röntgen, Wilhelm Conrad, 1845-1923.
Letter to A[rnold Johannes Wilhelm] Sommerfield; | July 24, 1919 | 9x8-1/4 | ||
Munich, Typed L.S. 1p. Carbon copy. In German. Agreement between Physikalisches Institut de Universität and Mathem.-physikal. Institut of Bavaria for project of Dr.Hopf General physical description: 9x8-1/4 | ||||
List of members of the faculty, except Roentgen adn Sommerfeld, choosing specific cameras; | July 25, 1919 | |||
Munich. D. 1p. In German. | ||||
McCabe, Joseph, 1867-1955.
Letter to Mr. Hitchon; | Oct. 15, 1919 | 8x5 | ||
London, A.L.S. 1p. ( received with: J.McCabe. The Story of evolution. 575:M12x.) Accepts his hospitality and writes of the train he will take. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Notes on the Pine Barrens | 1919-1920 | |||
A.D. ca. 25p. An assortment of notes relating to Speck's observations about the ecology of the Pine Barrens. Includes letters from Chester McWilliams, March 16, 1922; and C. Pinchot, March 31, 1919. | ||||
Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to [Arnold] Sommerfeld; | March 5, 1920 | |||
Frankfurt A.M. Photo. of A.L.S. 2p. Dehlinger now Einstein's assistant. Illness in Born's family. Popular lectures on relativity. Comments on Sommerfeld's book. | ||||
Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937.
Letter to K[asimir] Fajans, Munich; | March 17, 1920 | |||
Cambridge, England, Typed L.S. 1p. Radioactivity. Refers to Moseley. Work at Cambridge in the laboratory, on "the Nitrogen question." | ||||
Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to [Arnold] Sommerfeld | May 13, [1920 ?] | |||
Photo. of A.L.S. 2p. Asks him to visit when Bohr lectures. Will not have promised article ready on promised time. | ||||
American Antiquarian Society. Library.
Letter to Walter B. Harris, Princeton | June 22, 1920 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Worcester, Mass., Concerning the purchase of Leeds almanacs. Presented by Miss Dorothy C. Harris; March 1963. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Ames, Oakes, 1874-1950.
Letters to Dr. [Sidney Fay] Blake; | Sept. 22, 1921 | |||
T.L.S. 2p. Enclosure: Blake to Ames, Jan. 26, 1924. | ||||
Eddy, George Simpson.
Letter to I[saac] Minis Hays, Philadelphia; | Dec. 20, 1921 | 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
New York, Typed L.S. 3p. Concerning Franklin's interest in, and publication of, article on lasting peace by Pierre André Gargaz. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Eisenhart, Luther Pfahler, 1876-1965.
Materials concerning Albert Einstein, Cordell Hull, Andrew F. West, William S. Dix and Drake de Kay; | 1921-1922 | |||
Typed D.S. and Xerox of typed D.S. 19 items. Various sizes. Presented by Dr. Churchill Eisenhart, Nov. 10, 1971. | ||||
Wien, W. (Wilhelm), 1864-1928.
Letter to Dr. Kirchner; | May 9, 1922 | 9x5-3/4 | ||
Jena, A.L.S. 2p. In German. Concerning pictures for an article to be published by Johann Ambrosius Barth. General physical description: 9x5-3/4 | ||||
Wien, W. (Wilhelm), 1864-1928.
Letter to Dr. Kirchner, Munich; | May 19, 1922 | 3-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. Concerning Laue and terminology in atomic physics. General physical description: 3-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Wien, W. (Wilhelm), 1864-1928.
Letter to Dr. F. Kirchner, Munich; | May 29, 1922 | 3-3/4x5-1/2 | ||
Jena, A.L.S.on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. "Do send a correction to Dr. Gerlach. He should be assisted in every way possible." General physical description: 3-3/4x5-1/2 | ||||
American Antiquarian Society.
Letter to Walter B. Harris, Princeton | June 23, 1922 | 10x8 | ||
Worcester, Mass., Typed L.S.: Clarence S. Brigham. 1p. Concerning possible purchase of Leeds almanacs. Presented by Miss Dorothy C. Harris; March 1963. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
United States. President (1921-1923 : Harding).
Letter to Henry Cabot Lodge, Washington, D.C.; | June 30, 1922 | 8 3/4" x 7" | ||
Washington, D.C., T.L.S. 1p. The Graphic arts exposition to be held in Boston in August. Novelty of the President putting into type a tribute a Benjamin Franklin. FILM54-63 FRAME44 General physical description: 8 3/4" x 7" | ||||
Stefansson, Vilhjalmur, 1879-1962.
Letter to Esther Matchett | 1922 July 3 | 2 page(s) | ||
New York. Stefansson agrees to drive from Cleveland to Chardon on July 14 and have dinner, etc. Provenance: 1991 - 667ms. Removed from Vilhjalmur, Northward Course of Empire (New York: Harcourt, Brace, and Co.), call number: 919.8 St3nc. Purchased from Parmer Books. | ||||
Keyser, C. J. (Cassius Jackson), 1862-1947.
Letter to [Vera] Sanford; | July 15, 1922 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Expresses thanks to Sanford for sending him her account of mathematical philosophy, and compliments her on her fine work. Orginally tipped in: 510.1:K52m | ||||
Richer, Jean.
Letter to ----, Metropolitan Museum, New York; | Sept. 25, 1922 | 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Paris, Typed L. 1p. Inquires for information pertaining to Le Boulenger de Boisfrement, a French painter who was in the U.S. from 1793-1798. He used Ricardi as an alias. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Wien, W. (Wilhelm), 1864-1928.
Letter to Dr. Kirchner, Munich; | October 25, 1922 | 3x5-1/4 | ||
Munich; Jena, A.L.S.on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. Wants additional reprints. Refers to his children, all musical. General physical description: 3x5-1/4 | ||||
Jackson, Joseph, 1867-1946.
City hall square, | 1922 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
A.D.S. 12p. In pencil. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Born, Max, 1882-1970.
Letter to [Arnold Sommerfeld]; | Jan. 5, 1923 | |||
Göttingen, Photo.of A.L.S. 6p. Quantum statistics article for encyclopaedia. Heisenberg and other students. Refers to work at Göttingen. Refers to Pauli, Epstein, Franck and Hilbert, among others. | ||||
Johannsen, W. (Wilhelm), 1857-1927.
Letter to W. Landauer; | March 7, 1923 | 8-1/4x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add.envelope. In German. Experiments on beans. Is still working on his book on genetics. Presented by L. C. Dunn; Feb. 1965. General physical description: 8-1/4x5-1/2 | ||||
Jordan, David Starr.
Letter to John F. McKendrick; | Sept. 25, 1923 | |||
Typed L.S. 2p. Comments on McKendrick's paper concerning evolution. Mentions Redfield, Lamarck, Darwin, Weismann, Haeckel, Gadow, and Bateson. | ||||
Note on William Bateson's ideas on interspecific sterility; | ca. 1923 | |||
A.D. Comments on Bateson's response to an article from "Nature", v. 110, p. 76 | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to [Ernst Lecher]; | Sept. 17, 1924 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 4p. In German. Wanted to talk with him at meeting in Innsbruck about Lecher's successor: same situation occurred in Berlin. Recommends Zenneck. Friendly letter. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Hutchinson, Woods, b. 1862.
Letter to Gordon Dorrance; | Sept. 29, 1924 | 6" x 9 1/2" | ||
Brookline, Mass., T.L.S. 1p. Presented by Gilbert Chinard and Edwin P. Meiners, Jan. 1945. General physical description: 6" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Eddy, George Simpson.
Letter to Gilbert Chinard, Baltimore; | Dec. 13, 1924 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
New York, Typed L.S. 3p. Concerning Houdon's bust of Franklin. Presented by Gilbert Chinard; Oct. 1961. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
White House Reception of the American Association for the Advancement of Science | 1924 December 31 | map-case Oversize | ||
Blumberg, Benjamin.
Benjamin Franklin, founder of enduring institutions; | Feb., 1925 | 9 1/4" x 12" | ||
written for Terre Haute literary club, Typed D. 11p. c.c. General physical description: 9 1/4" x 12" | ||||
Millikan, Robert Andrews, 1868-1953.
Letter to F. Bernhard Vesper, Jr. | Feb. 16, 1926 | |||
Pasadena. Typed L.S. 1p. Thinks practically all investigation in psychic matters "is either coupled with fraud or with self deception." | ||||
Rutherford, Ernest, 1871-1937.
Letter to "My dear Colleague;" | Dec. 20, 1926 | 10x8 | ||
Cambridge, Typed L.S. 1p. Delighted he is pleased with membership in Royal Society. Suggests he forward Pauling's paper for possible publication. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Nuttall, Zelia, 1858-1933.
Summary of the paper entitled: "Fresh Light on Ancient American civilizations and calendars;" | 1926 | 11x9 | ||
Typed D. 5p. Presented by Mrs. Nuttall; Dec. 1926. General physical description: 11x9 | ||||
Plenge, Johann, 1874-1963.
Letter to Max Planck, Berlin | Jan. 18, 1927 | |||
T.L.(stamped)S. 3p. In German.Asks Planck, as discoverer of quantum theory and as objective promoter of science, for advice on intended publication of sociological work called "Der Mensch im Kosmos." Gives outline of sociological views. | ||||
Carson, Hampton L. (Hampton Lawrence), 1852-1929.
Letter to John F. Lewis; | March 22, 1927 | 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" | ||
Phila., T.L.S. 2p. Asks him to support William H. Holland whom he has nominated for membership in the APS. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" | ||||
Carson, Hampton L. (Hampton Lawrence), 1852-1929.
Letter to John F. Lewis; | March 25, 1927 | 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" | ||
Phila., T.L.S. 2p. The APS and election to membership of [William J.] Holland. General physical description: 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Postcard to Henry Chester Tracy, Los Angeles; | July 27, 1927 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Glad Tracy will be coming to London. Hopes to meet him there. | ||||
Smith, Edgar Fahs, 1854-1928.
Letter to John Marshall Gest, Phila.; | October 7, 1927 | |||
Phila., Typed L.S. 1p. Informs Gest of his research on Cooper. Mentions his commencement address on Cooper given at Dickinson College. Is sending Gest a copy of Malone's book on Cooper. found in: Malone, Dumas. The Public Life of Thomas Cooper. 1926 [B:C78m]. | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to Henry Chester Tracy. | Dec. 1, 1927 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Has recommended Tracy for Guggenheim Fellowship. | ||||
Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935.
Letter to [James H.] McGregor; | March 9, 1928 | 7x4-1/2 | ||
New York, A.L.S. 4p. Forwards slides for his use, and identifies them. Refers to the APS. Presented by John A. Moore; 1968. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Harrison, Ross G. (Ross Granville), 1870-1959.
Postcard to John Spangler Nicholas; | May 27, 1928 | |||
Postcard, signed: R.G.H. Photo of conference (?) gathering on reverse. | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to Frau Wien, Munich; | Sept. 26, 1928 | 4x6 | ||
A.L.S.on postal card. 1p.and add. In German. Will visit, if agreeable, and gives itinerary. General physical description: 4x6 | ||||
Franck, James, 1882-1964.
Letter to [Kasimir] Fajans; | December 31, 1928 | |||
Göttingen, Typed L.S. 1p. In German. States that the call to the chair of Willi Wien (sic) is a great honor. Refers to Rüchardt and Wieland. | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Feb. 26, 1929 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. "Haeckel .. a great man,... made many mistakes... now out of date...placed a great part in the Evolution Campaign." | ||||
Lane, A. C..
Shapley, Harlow, 1885-1972.
Letter to A. C. Lane | May 23, 1929 | |||
Shapley writes that "the political liberal can on occasion reach much higher flights of cuckosity," brought up in relation to an overheard argument about the Sacco-Vanzetti case. He also mentions the perils of publishing an article in the Forum. Subject(s): Sacco-Vanzetti case | ||||
Oswald, John Clyde, 1872-1938.
Letter to Jack Lutz; | July 8, 1929 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
New York, T.L.S. 1p. Does not approve of [J.H.] Smyth's proposed book on Benjamin Franklin. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Sapir, Edward, 1884-1939.
American Indian Grammatical Categories; | ca. 1929 | |||
T.D. 6p. Covering letter from Morris Swadesh, and also eight slips of notes by Sapir. For reprint of article see: 497.3 Pam. b no.26. | ||||
Richards, Horace Clark.
Manuscript of radio broadcast on "What the world is made of" over station WCAU; | April 29, 1930 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed and A.D. 13p. Mentions Franklin. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to Henry Chester Tracy | Dec. 11, 1930 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Sorry he couldn't see Tracy on California trip. | ||||
Jackson, Joseph, 1867-1946.
The author of the poem, | [ca. 1930] | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
"If I should die to-night." Typed D. with ms. notes. 5p. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.
[Address made at a dinner in his honor at the California Institute of Technology; | Jan. 15, 1931 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
A.D.S. 2p. In German. Document is dated Feb. 12, 1931. Translation printed: Science, v.73,p.379. Deposited by Seymour Adelman, Feb.1949. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Franck, James, 1882-1964.
Letter to K[asimir] Fajans; | June 8, 1931 | |||
Göttingen, Typed L.S. 1p. In German, Wants to give Kasimir's question about thermo-chemical data used by Mayer to Mayer himself who will be visiting Göttingen shortly. | ||||
Spalding, James Alfred, 1846-1938.
Letter to [Charles E.] Cook; | February 25, 1932 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Tells Cook of his broken hip. Refers to the economic crisis. Tipped in: Spalding, J.A., Dr. Lyman Spalding; Boston, 1916. | ||||
Eddy, George Simpson.
Letter to Franklin Bache, Philadelphia; | Feb. 26, 1932 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
New York, Typed L.S. 2p. Concerning certain books which belonged to B. Franklin. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1869-1946.
Letter to George S. Eddy, New York; | Feb. 29, 1932 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
West Chester, Penna., Typed L. 3p. Copy. Concerning Franklin and some books from Franklin's library. Friendly letter. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Franck, James, 1882-1964.
Letter to [Kasimir] Fajans; | May 9, 1932 | |||
Göttingen, Typed L.S. 2p. In German. Asks Fajans to consider Rabinowitsch as a replacement for Fajans' co-worker who is to leave shortly. Mentions Eucken. | ||||
Schrödinger, Erwin, 1887-1961.
Letter to [Wolfgang] Köhler; | May 26, 1932 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S.with enclosure on thermodynamics. 5p.,16p. In German. Forwards materials. Presented by Mrs. Köhler; 1970. | ||||
Wilson, Edmund B.(Edmund Beecher) (1856-1939).
Charles E., Rosenberg.
Address by Edmund B. Wilson | Aug. 23, 1932 | 1 item(s) 4pp. | ||
Personal Name(s): Charles E., Rosenberg Subject(s): Cytology.; Genetics.; Morgan, Thomas Hunt | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to Henry Chester Tracy | Sept. 20, 1932 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Is coming to Los Angeles in October and would like to meet some movie stars. | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to Henry Chester Tracy | Oct. 16, 1932 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Makes arrangements to meet in Los Angeles. | ||||
Fridenberg, Robert.
Letter to Frank Lester Pleadwell; | Nov. 30, 1932 | 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Asks for information concerning the engraving of Franklin by "T.M[iddleton]." Acquired with engraving of Franklin. Engraved by Middleton. General physical description: 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||||
Pleadwell, F. L. (Frank Lester), 1872-1957.
Letter to [Robert] Fridenberg; | Dec. 16, 1932 | 11x8-1/4 | ||
Honolulu, Typed L.S. 1p. Concerning the Middleton engraving of Franklin. Acquired with engraving of Franklin. Engraved by Thomas middleton. General physical description: 11x8-1/4 | ||||
Fridenberg, Robert.
Letter to [Frank Lester] Pleadwell; | Dec. 28, 1932 | 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Asks for photograph of the Franklin engraving done by Middleton. Acquired with engraving of Franklin. Engraved by Middleton. General physical description: 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||||
Fridenberg, Robert.
Letter to [Frank Lester] Pleadwell; | Jan. 28, 1933 | 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||
Pleadwell; A.L.S. 1p. Asks for photo of an engraving of Alexander Hamilton by Middleton. Acquired with engraving of Franklin. Engraved by Thomas Middleton. General physical description: 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||||
Compton, Arthur Holly, 1892-1962.
Letter to Professor H[antaro] Nagaoka, Tokyo; | March 14, 1933 | 10x7-1/4 | ||
Chicago, Typed L.S. 1p. Xerox copy. Introduces J.M.Benade of India who studies cosmic rays. Presented by Dr. Eri Yogi, Tokyo University, June 1965. General physical description: 10x7-1/4 | ||||
Poulter, Thomas. Letter to F.D. Leete (Bishop), 1933 June 28 | ||||
Provenance: Purchased through Hays Fund, November 19, 2019. Custodial history: Part of "Collection of materials of the promotional & scholarly records of Antarctic Exploration" (919.8 Pam). | ||||
Fridenberg, Robert.
Letter to [Frank Lester] Pleadwell; | Aug. 9, 1933 | 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 2p. Asks him to measure the Franklin engraving again for him. Acquired with engraving of Franklin. Engraved by Thomas Middleton. General physical description: 3-1/2x6-1/4 | ||||
Mohr, Otto Lous, 1886-.
Letter to [Curt] Stern; | Sept. 20, 1933 | 9x6 | ||
Oslo, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. Glad he is going to Rochester. Disgusted over events in Germany. Friendly letter. Presented by Dr. Stern; 1968. General physical description: 9x6 | ||||
Pleadwell, F. L. (Frank Lester), 1872-1957.
Letter to W[illia]m S[mith] Mason, Evanston, Ill.; | Dec. 5, 1933 | 9-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Honolulu, Hawaii, Typed L. 1p. Carbon copy. Concerning Frankliniana. Refers to his letter of Franklin's. For letter, see: B.Franklin to Mr.&Mrs. jay;Sept. 21,1785 (B:F85.334). General physical description: 9-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Atterbury, William Wallace, 1866-1935.
Brigadier General Herman Haupt; | 1933 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typed D. 11 leaves Accompanied by correspondence between C.H. Haupt and W.W. Atterbury about sketch. Presented by Miss A.M. Archambault, May 1946. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Mason, William Smith, b. 1866.
Letter to F[rank] L. Pleadwell, Honolulu,Hawaii; | Jan. 22, 1934 | 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
Pasadena, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. Concerning Franklin material. Refers to Franklin letter. For Franklin letter, see: B.Franklin to Mr.&Mrs. Jay; Sept. 21,1785 (B:F85.334 General physical description: 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Letter to Henry Chester Tracy | May 3, 1934 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Busy with book, Man's Place in the Universe. | ||||
Langmuir, Irving, 1881-1957.
Letter to Professor H[antaro] Nagaoka, Tokyo | Dec. 1, 1934 | 11-3/4x8 | ||
Tokyo, Typed L.S. 1p. Xerox copy. Thanks for Japanese prints. Glad to learn of his research in Japan. Presented by Dr. Eri Yogi, Tokyo University, June 1965. General physical description: 11-3/4x8 | ||||
Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955.
Letter to Roy F[ranklin] Nichols, Philadelphia; | Dec. 9, 1934 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Princeton, Typed L.S. 1p. In German. States where he will be on Friday. Presented by R.F.Nichols; April 1960. Location of originals: See Albert Einstein Manuscript Collection Mss. SMs. Coll.12 in vault. , Level E. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Destouches, Jean-Louis.
Definition et Propriété du Centre de gravité en Mécanique Ondulatoire...Preséntée par M. Louise de Broglie; | 1934 | |||
Typed D. 4p. Carbon copy. In French. Enclosed originally in: 430.1:B78e. Broglie, Louis. L'électron magnétique... | ||||
Allen, Willard M., 1904-1993.
Correspondence concerning naming of "progesterone" | 1934-1962 | |||
Typed L. 13p. Letters to and from G.W. Corner, Karl Mason, Alan Parkes, K.H. Slotta and O. Wintersteiner. | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1869-1946.
Letter to A. de Léry Macdonald, Quebec; | Feb. 23, 1935 | 8-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Settle Farm, Typed L.S. 4p. Concerning Lobinière-Franklin relationship. General physical description: 8-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Bache, Franklin, 1869-1946.
Letter to A. de Léry Macdonald, Quebec; | March 7, 1935 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. Copy. 2p. Is lending Franklin material concerning Lotbinière. For additional Lotbinière material, see Bache collection. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to ----; | March 9, 1935 | 7-1/4x6 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S. 1p. In German. Encloses autograph and states he has sent RM 5. - to Dr. de Bruin. General physical description: 7-1/4x6 | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to ----; | July 7, 1935 | 7-1/4x6 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. In German. Is leaving on vacation and will look into it when he returns in September. General physical description: 7-1/4x6 | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to ----; | July 14, 1935 | 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S. 1p. In German. Gives him an appointment. General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to ----; | Oct. 27, 1935 | 7-1/4x6 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. In German. Useless to discuss question again, but will examine other proposals if formulated clearly and mailed to him. General physical description: 7-1/4x6 | ||||
Childs & Smith. Architects.
Blueprint for the possible reconstruction of Franklin's home in Philadelphia; | Dec., 1935 | |||
Blueprint. 1p. | ||||
Landau, L. D. (Lev Davidovich), 1908-1968.
Materials | 1935-1961 | |||
Xerox of A.D.S. 25p. and 2p. photos. Bibliographies, 1935-1941. Presented by Dr. John A. Wheeler and the American Institute of physics, Dec. 1971. | ||||
Randle, Martha Champion.
Ceremonial songs of Tonawanda Seneca Ion ghouse | [1936] | |||
Transcripts. ca. 55p. | ||||
Mohr, Otto Lous, 1886-.
Letter to [Curt] Stern; | July 16, 1937 | 9x5-1/2 | ||
Oslo, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. Will meet him upon arrival, and there's a bed available for him. Presented by Curt Stern; 1968. General physical description: 9x5-1/2 | ||||
Jackson, Joseph, 1867-1946.
[Miscellaneous notes on the location of Horn and Hardart stores and restaurants, | 1937 | |||
Ms. and typed D. 63 pieces, various sizes. | ||||
Bridges, Calvin B. (Calvin Blackman), 1889-1938.
Letter to Miss Adair Brasted, Rochester, N.Y. | Jan. 3, 1938 | |||
Pasadena, CA. A.N.S. 1p. add. Has found triploid female; will send offspring as soon as they hatch. | ||||
Stark, Johannes, 1874-1957.
Letter to Dr. Glaser, München; | Jan. 29, 1938 | 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Berlin, Typed L.S. 1p. In German. Has recommended Glaser. Would like description of situation between Glaser and Würzburg Univ., which resulted from his conflict with Einstein. General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Stern, Curt, 1902-1981.
Letter to O[tto] L[ous] Mohr, Oslo; | May 20, 1938 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of Typed L. 1p. Genetic experiments with temperature. Presented by Dr. Stern; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964.
On Benjamin Franklin. | May 21, 1938 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D.S. 6p. May have been given at banquet, Franklin Institute, Printed in, Addresses Upon the American Road, Scribner's, 1938. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Mohr, Otto Lous, 1886-.
Letter to [Curt] Stern; | June 5, 1938 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Oslo, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. Genetic work. Presented by Curt Stern; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Darwin, Leonard, 1850-1943.
Letter to Mr. Oldham | Aug. 31, 1938 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Inquires about book by Francis Darwin. | ||||
Martin, Sydney Errington, 1883-.
Correspondence relating to survey of "Old Philadelphia" | Nov. 30, 1938 - Jan. 25, 1939 | |||
T.L.S. and c.c. of T.L. 45. Includes corresp. between Martin, Francis A. Wister, Joseph P. Sims, Roy Larson. Concerns Phila. Chapter of A.I.A. and Phila. Soc. for the Preservation of Landmarks. Drafts of papers by artin and Horace Wells Sellers. | ||||
Morison, Samuel Eliot.
Letter to Alfred V. Kidder | Jan. 5, 1939 | |||
Typed L.S. 1p. Letters of recomendation for the APS ust be written "on the enclosed blank." | ||||
Cushing, Harvey, 1869-1939.
Letter to Marshall N. Fulton, Boston | July 13, 1939 | |||
T.L.S. Thanks for medical info. Mentions Frank Fulton and Jane Oppenheimer. | ||||
Whipple, Robert.
Letter to Mr. Court | Sept. 9, 1939 | |||
Abstract: A.L.S. 2p. | ||||
Morgan, Lilian V..
Letter to Adair Brasted, Hornell, NY | [1939] | |||
A.N.S. 1p. Thanks for stock C3G (Drosophila). Appreciates avoidance of mites. Hopes to see Brasted next summer. | ||||
Thomas, William Stephen.
Early scientific work of the American philosophical society, | 1939 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 12p. Printed: APS Yearbook, 1939,pp. 356-364. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Goldschmdit, Richard, 1878-1958.
Letter to [Walter] Landauer; | April 7, 1940 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Berkeley, Cal., A.L.S. 3p. In German. Concerning asymmetry in his family, through generations. Presented by Dr. Landauer; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Laughlin, Henry A. (Henry Alexander).
Letter to Roland S. Morris; | September 7, 1940 | |||
Cambridge, Mass., Sends two copies of Ambassador Bullitt's speech before the American philosophical society. T.L.S. 1p. Q. This letter is tipped in Bullitt, W.C. Report to the American people, 1940; call number: 320.4 B87 | ||||
Shryock, Richard Harrison, 1893-1972.
To my Successor as Chairman of the History Department [in the University of Pennsylvania]...in 2040 | September 14, 1940 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 2p. Presented by Dr. Shryock; Dec.1962. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Stark, Johannes, 1874-1957.
Letter to "Sehr verehrter Herr Kollege;" | Oct. 1, 1940 | 11-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L.S. 1p. In German. Wants exact date, late as possible,for his lecture: "Erscheinungen der elementaren Strahlung." General physical description: 11-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Foster, Francis Apthorp, 1872-1966.
French volunteers in the American revolution; | 1940 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Typed D. 14,10 leaves List of French volunteers listed in index of Hays Calendar of Franklin Papers, with corrections and some identifications. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Wickenden, William E. (William Elgin), 1882-1947.
Remarks...at the service [held at the Case school of applied science] for Dr. D. C. Miller, | Feb. 24, 1941 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typed D. 1p. presented by the Case school of applied science, March 1941. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Young, H. R..
The death of Dr. Dayton Clarence Miller, | [Feb., 1941] | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
reowned physicist. Typed D.S. 4 leaves. Presented by the Case school of applied science, March 1941. 2 copies General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Mason, William Smith, b. 1866.
Letter to Frank L. Pleadwell, Honolulu, Hawaii; | Sept. 4, 1941 | 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
Pasadena, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. Friendly letter. Hopes he can purchase the Franklin letter from him. For letter, see: B.Franklin to Mr.and Mrs. Jay; Sept. 21, 1785. (B:F85.334.) General physical description: 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Mason, William Smith, b. 1866.
Letter to F[rank] L. Pleadwell, Honolulu, Hawaii; | Oct. 30, 1941 | 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
Pasadena, Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. Thanks for copy of Franklin letter. Will not purchase the letter. Friendly letter. For letter, see: B.Franklin to Mr.and Mrs. Jay; Sept. 21, 1785 (B:F85.334). General physical description: 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Society for the Study of Speciation.
Newsletter | [1941] | |||
Photocopy of T.D. 29 p. Includes "A critical review of 'The New Systematics' edited by Julian Huxley" by Alfred E. Emerson. | ||||
Simon, Francis Eugene, Sir, 1893-1956.
Letter to C.N. Binney; | Feb. 19, 1942 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Removed from 530.1/B53r. | ||||
Planck, Max, 1858-1947.
Letter to Frau Wien, Munich; | July 5, 1942 | 4-1/4x6 | ||
Berlin, A.L.S.on postal card. 1p.,add. In German. Thanks for greetings occasioned by his [Planck's] radio speech. Going to Kärnten soon. General physical description: 4-1/4x6 | ||||
Goldschmidt, Richard, 1878-1958.
Letter to [James H. McGregor]; | Oct. 10, 1942 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1P. Congratulations on the 50th birthday of the Zoological Department. Presented by John A. Moore; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Charleston Museum (Charleston, S.C.).
Letter to Gilbert Chinard, Princeton; | Feb. 13, 1943 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Charleston, Typed L.S.: Emma B. Richardson. 1p.and enc.of 1p. Sends tracing of plat of Michaux's Charleston garden. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
National Academy of Sciences.
Certificate awarding the fourth John J. Carty medal and award to Edwin Grant Conklin; | April 26, 1943 | 11 1/2" x 15" | ||
Engrossed D.S: Frank B. Jewett, president; Fred E. Wright, home secretary. 1p. Photostat of same. Presented by Dr. Conklin, Sept. 1944. General physical description: 11 1/2" x 15" | ||||
Avery, Oswald T. (Oswald Theodore), 1877-1955.
Letter to [Roy Crowdy Avery] | May 13, 1943 | 9x6 | ||
New York, Xerox copy of A.L. 10p. Concerning pneumocci experiments and genetic results, with causative factor located. Presented by L.D.Dunn; Oct. 29, 1966. General physical description: 9x6 | ||||
Kosciuszko Foundation.
A Copernican award presented to Dr. Edwin G. Conklin...New York, | May 24, 1943 | 14 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||
P.D. 1p. Presented by Dr. Conklin, Sept. 1944. General physical description: 14 3/4" x 12 1/4" | ||||
Conklin, Edwin Grant, 1863-1952.
Letter to [John Louis] Haney; | Nov. 2, 1943 | 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
Princeton, A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for publication of lectures. General physical description: 8-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Princeton university. Dept. of Biology.
[Congratulations offered to] Professor Edwin Grant Conklin on his eightieth birthday, | November 24, 1943 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
T.D.S. by members of the Department. 1p. Enclosed in paper folder with signatures of those attending birthday dinner. Presented by Dr. Conklin, Sept. 1944. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Bowen, Catherine Drinker, 1897-1973.
Letters to Charles Coleman Sellers | March, 1944 - May, 1945 | |||
D.S. 11p. Correspondence with Coleman Sellers seeking advise concerning a proposed biography of Charles Willson Peale. | ||||
Riddle, Oscar, 1877-1968.
"Education for all American youth" from the point of view of a biologist. | [Nov. 25, 1944] | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
T.D. 8p. Read at Science teachers' association meeting in New York, Nov. 25,1944. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Rubincam, Milton, 1909-.
History of Benjamin Franklin's Junto club. | 1944 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typescript (c.c.) 27 leaves "A lecture delivered before the Pennsylvania historical junto...April 28, 1944." Presented by the author, May 1945. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Adams, Arthur S. (Arthur Stanton), 1896-1980.
Correspondence with Luther P. Eisenhart, Philadelphia | Feb. 12, 1945 - July 15, 1951 | |||
T.L.S. 3pieces. Concerning education and its relationship to military service; Amer. Council on Ed. Adams sends copy of Developmentof Physical Thought. Mentions James Jeans. | ||||
Ahenakew, Edward, 1885-1961.
Letter to [Paul A. W.] Wallace; | April 30, 1945 | 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||
Canada, A.L.S. 2p. Indian genealogy and secret societies of his family. Presented by P.A.W.Wallace; 1948. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/4 | ||||
Philadelphia.
Invitation to the delegates of the United Nations... | May, 1945 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
assembled in San Francisco to establish in Philadelphia the permanent headquarters of the United Nations organization as the peace capital of the world Engraved D. 1p. Philadelphia, Wright. colored seal. Presented by Dr. W.E. Lingelbach, May 21, 1945; Contains his initials. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Mohr, Otto Lous, 1886-.
Letter to [Milislav] Demerec; | Aug. 6, 1945 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Oslo, Xerox of Typed L. 2p. Concerning life during the Nazi occupation. Need for genetics materials. Thanks to the U.S.A. Presented by Curt Stern; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Lederberg, Joshua.
Letter to E. L. Tatum, New Haven, Conn.; | Sept. 19, 1945 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of Typed L. 2p. Genetics comments on sexual recombination in bacteria. Presented by Dr. Lederberg; June 1967. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Bohr, Niels, 1885-1962.
A Challenge to Civilization | Sept., 1945 | |||
Typed D. 1p. The roll of science in nuclear age. | ||||
Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952.
Letter to ----; | Dec. 20, 1945 | 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||
Ann Arbor, Mich., A.L.S. 2p. Is Scrooge, and doesn't send Christmas cards, and is swearing off gifts. General physical description: 10-1/2x7-1/4 | ||||
Shull, George Harrison, 1874-1954.
Doctor Shull on hybrid Corn | Feb. 15, 1946 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Mimeographed D. S. 5p. Dr. Schull's remarks upon receiving John Scott award. Autographed presentation to Dr. L.P. Eisenhart. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Urey, Harold Clayton, 1893-1981.
Letter to Woodrow Wirsig, New York | Feb. 26, 1946 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Congratulates Wirsig on excellent article on "Your Last Chance to Avoid Atomic Desctruction," in Look Magazine. Suggests only minor change in one illustration. | ||||
Hindle, Brooke.
Letter to Roy F. Nichols; | May 13, 1946 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Typed L.S. 1p. Concerning some letters of the Girard family, trying to recover the estate of Stephen Girard. Presented by Dr.Nichols; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
American Mathematical Society.
Resolution in re Harry Bateman... | 1946 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Mimeo. D. 2 leaves From the minutes of the American mathematical society. Presented by L.P. Eisenhart, June 1946. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Magee, James F..
Wissahickon paper mill, 1731-1884; | Jan. 1, 1947 | 7" x 9" | ||
Photostat of typed D. 10 leaves Mentions B. Franklin. Presented by author to W.E.Lingelbach; contains Dr. Lingelbach's autograph. General physical description: 7" x 9" | ||||
Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists | 1947 February 10 | |||
Location of originals: See Albert Einstein Manuscript Collection, SMs.Coll.12, Vault level E. | ||||
Muller, H. J. (Hermann Joseph), 1890-1967.
Letter to Amram Scheinfeld, New York; | May 12, 1947 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. Thanks for "Liberty" article. Discusses genetic effects of radiation. | ||||
Hooton, Earnest Albert, 1887-1954.
Letter to Robert Broom, 1866-1951 | August 19, 1947 | 2 page(s) | ||
Cambridge, Massachusetts. It is a pity Broom has been harassed and obstructed by a colleague. Wendell Phillips is organizing a South African expedition. Hopefully Broom can use the resources of the Phillips expedition to further his researches. Broom's find of the humanoid pelvis is very important. Could he send photographs of the new specimens? Provenance: M2003-40. Gift of Barton Smith, October 2003. Smith purchased the letter from Autos and Autos, Elizabeth City, NC, in November 1989. | ||||
Schell, Jack Stewart.
The Hillegas family in Europe and early America | Oct., 1947 | |||
Typed D. 17p. Presented by Mrs. Edward Newlands; through Aaron R. Coleman, U.S. Consul in Vancover, B.C.; Dec. 1969. | ||||
McConomy, John A..
The pictorial reconstruction of Franklin's Fort Allen; | November 24, 1947 | 8 1/2" x 11" 22 1/2" x 14" | ||
T.D.S. [1] 27p.map, 3pl. Presented by the author, Nov. 1947. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" 22 1/2" x 14" | ||||
McConomy, John A..
Site of Fort Allen, Pennsylvania | 1947 November 24 | 1 map, 22.9 x 20.3 cm | ||
Identifies Old Fort Allen, built by Benjamin Franklin, at Gnadenhuetten in 1756. McConomy says his identification is the "probable site" on Franklin and Allen Streets, near the Lehigh River in the "n.w. corner Weissport Borough." This map accompanies a sketch of the fort and an article on the fort by Rev. John A. McConomy. | ||||
Eugene A. Vail | [1947] | |||
Typed D. 5p. "Compiled ... from the Aaron Vail papers [New York State Library, Albany]". Presented by Dr. Gilbert Chinard, Feb. 1947. | ||||
MacCurdy, George Grant, 1863-1947.
Bilbliography of George Grant MacCurdy; | Jan. 24, 1948 | |||
Copy of T.D. 13p. | ||||
Dorlodot, Albert de.
Analysis of documents on Baron de Beelen Bertholff, | Jan., 1948 | 8 1/2" x 13" | ||
his mission in America, his life there and his children, Mimeo. D.S. 7 leaves Contains letter, Feb. 17,1948 explaining study. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 13" | ||||
Hamilton, Harry D..
Concerning the ships named Franklin in the U.S. Navy; | July 3, 1948 | 12-1/2x8 | ||
A.D.S. 5p. FILM54-67-FRAME54 General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Ahenakew, Edward, 1885-1961.
The Cree Indians' Theology; | Oct. 1, 1948 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
A.D.S. 5p. Presented by P.A.W.Wallace; 1948. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Van Doren, Carl, 1885-1950.
Letter to Henry [Butler Allen]; | Feb. 3, 1949 | 11x8-1/2:7x6 | ||
New York, Typed L.S. 1p.and 2p.enc. B.Franklin's rum punch. Encloses copy of poem [original in Am.Ant.Soc.]by B. Franklin, the uncle. Poem printed:Van Doren: Franklin-Mecom, pp.348-350. Presented by H.V.Bail; Dec.1962. General physical description: 11x8-1/2:7x6 | ||||
Whitaker, Arthur Preston, 1895-1979.
Don Ricardo Shryock; | June 2, 1949 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Latin Americanist; Typed D.S. 3p. Presented by Dr. Shryock; Dec. 1962. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Ramsden, Josslyn.
Letter to the Pennsylvania historic society; | Nov. 20, 1949 | |||
Devon, Photostat of T.L. 1p. and enc. -6p. Encloses some genealogical material about the Franklin family from the Parish registers of the Parishes of offwell and Widworthy. Presented by the Historical society of Pennsylvania, Dec. 1949. | ||||
Lahrman, Laryl Lee.
Life of Gregor Johann Mendel | 1949 | 92 page(s) | ||
Photocopy of typed manuscript essay. "From the archives of the Augustinian monastery in Brunn, Austria [Brno, Czech Republic] from manuscripts, and original sources. Villa Madonna College [Thomas More College], Covington, Kentucky." Provenance: M2003-46. Gift of the author, Laryl Lee Delker, November 2003 | ||||
Letters concerning "The hatchability of chicken eggs...." | 1949-1952 | |||
T.L.S. 4 pcs. Various sizes. Letters from John F. Fulton, George Sarton Seabury Colum Gilfillan (in phonetic alphabet), and Mario Gilozzi (in Ital.) in re Landauer's "The Hatchability of chicken Eggs as Influenced by Environment & heredity ." 1948. Mentions Giambattista dalla Porta, immorality of "biologic inventions, " Isis. | ||||
Goddard, David R..
Misc. manuscripts concerning Pliny Earle Goddard | 1949-1973 | |||
D. 15p. Includes corresp. regarding use of P.E. Goddard material by George W. Stocking and John Collier; partial lists of P.E. Goddard publications; acecdote about Franz Boas from Stefansson autobigraphy. | ||||
Conklin, Edwin Grant, 1863-1952.
Letter to O[liver] H[azard] Perry Pepper; | Feb. 13, 1950 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Princeton, A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for his book on medicine. Comments on it. Presented by Dr. Pepper; 5/29/61. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
International Rescue Committee.
Letter to Mrs. Anna Lane Lingelbach, Phila.; | April 5, 1950 | |||
New York, Typed L.S.: Richard E. Byrd. 1p., enc. wanting. An appeal for financial support to save the men and women in Soviet concentration camps. On Iron Curtain Refugee Campaign letterhead. | ||||
Lawrence, Ernest Orlando, 1901-1958.
Letter to H[antaro] Nagaoka, Tokyo; | July 20, 1950 | 10x7-1/4 | ||
Berkeley Cal., Typed L.S. 1p. Xerox copy. Concerning his son, Ryokichi and his stay in the United States. Friendly letter. Presented by Dr. Eri Yogi, Tokyo University; June 1965. General physical description: 10x7-1/4 | ||||
Broom, Robert, 1866-1951.
Letter to Prof. [Edwin G.] Conklin; | Sept. 24, 1950 | 6 1/2" x 10" | ||
Transvaal museum, Pretoria, S.A., A.L.S. 3p.,il. Ancestors of man. Presented by Dr. Conklin, Oct. 1950. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967.
Letter to Dr. H. D. Smyth, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission; | Nov. 1, 1950 | |||
Los Alamos Scientiic Laboratory. T.D.S: J. R. Oppenheimer, et. al. 1p. Comments on pleasent visit. Instructs Smyth that the salary scale for new posotion is too low for the job, and raising it will be necessary to compete with industry. "We feel especially that the present salary of the Director of the Laboratory is wholly inadequate and should be substatially increaded." | ||||
Broom, Robert, 1866-1951.
Letter to Dr. [Edwin G.] Conklin]; | Dec. 2, 1950 | 6 1/2" x 10" | ||
Transvaal museum, Pretoria, S.A., A.L.S. 4p. Ancestors of man. Presented by Dr. Conklin,Dec.1950. General physical description: 6 1/2" x 10" | ||||
Letter to [Harlow] Shapley | Dec. 10, 1950 | |||
Barbeau, Marius, 1883-1969.
List of photographs taken April,May and June | 1950 | 13x8 | ||
in his research on whalers and clipper ship activities in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans from 1785 to 1860; 1950. Typed D. 64p. Carbon copy. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Meade, Robert Douthat, 1903-1974.
Delivered at St. John's church, | 1950 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Richmond on the one hundred seventy-fifth anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty..." Speech,1950. Grant material - filled with regular collections. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Tlingit materials | 1950-1954 | |||
[This item was moved to the Tlingit section of the ACLS collection, where it is item N2.3d, "Tlingit recordings made in Angoon, Alaska."] | ||||
See, T. J. J. (Thomas Jefferson Jackson), b. 1866.
Letter to Prof. [Edwin G.] Conklin. | Jan., 1951 | |||
[ca.]. A.N.S. on calling card Death of his wife. Biography of Laplace. Presented by Dr. Conklin, Jan.1951. | ||||
Hobbs, William Herbert, 1864-1952.
Letter to Henry W. Miller, Ann Arbor, Mich.; | April 29, 1951 | 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.on postal card. Sorry he has been ill. Goes to do his work tomorrow. Located in: B:H655e. W.H.Hobbs. An Explorer Scientist's Pilgrimage. General physical description: 3-1/2x5-1/2 | ||||
Bennett, P. W..
Letter to T[homas] D. Cope, Wayne, Penna.; | May 22, 1951 | 9x6 | ||
Gloucester, Md., Photo.of Typed L.S. 1p. Thanks for pamphlet on the Mason-Dixon line. Presented by Dr. Cope, 1951. General physical description: 9x6 | ||||
Merriam, John C. (John Campbell), 1869-1945.
Papers-description of collection in L.C. | Aug. 13, 1951 | |||
14 pages. Copy of finding aid. | ||||
Goldschmidt, Richard, 1878-1958.
Letter to Jane Oppenheimer; | Sept. 27, 1951 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Berkeley, Calif., A.L.S. 1p. Hopes to visit her and hear of her experiences. Presented by J.Oppenheimer, April 4, 1967. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
List of Moravian manuscripts from documents in the Moravian Archives, Bethlehem; | 1951 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
[ca.]. Photo.of Typed D.and D. 12p.photo.and 1p.autograph. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Witthoft, John.
The pemberton family cemetery, | 1951 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typed D. (c.c.) [1]14 [3] leaves, il. Presented by author, April 1951. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
MacNider, William de Berniere, 1881-1951.
Studies on the action of uranium nitrate. | 1951 | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typed D.S. (c.c.) 4 leaves Bibliography. Presented by the author, 1951. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Litchfield, Dorothy Hale.
Letter to Mrs. [Gertrude D.] Hess; | Jan. 16, 1952 | 11x8 | ||
Types L. 1p. Quotes extract from book about Benjamin Franklin. Printed: Esther Warner, New Song in a Strange Land, p. 93-94. General physical description: 11x8 | ||||
Goldschmidt, Richard, 1878-1958.
Letter to Jane Oppenheimer; | May 28, 1952 | 11/x8-1/2 | ||
Calif., A.L.S. 2p. Enjoyed visiting her and seeing Bryn Mawr. Also, the Cezenne exhibit in New York. Presented by Jane Oppenheimer, April 4, 1967. General physical description: 11/x8-1/2 | ||||
Snyderman, George S., 1908-2000.
Ethno history: | 1952 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Amalgam of anthrpology and history: [ca.]. Typed D. 19p. Concerning the interest of the APS in the American Indian. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Watts, George B..
Letter to Norman B. Torrey, New York; | Jan. 19, 1953 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L. 2p. Carbon copy. Concerning a study of various editions of the Encyclopédie. Presented by Gilbert Chinard;Oct.1961. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Watts, George B..
Letter to Gilbert Chinard, Princeton; | Feb. 2, 1953 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed L.S. 1p. Concerning s study of various editions of the Encyclopédie. Presented by Gilbert Chinard; Oct.1961. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Moravian Church (Bethlehem, Pa.).
A preliminary listing of resources in American Indian languages in the Archives room | November 1, 1953 | 10 1/2" x 8" | ||
as of, prepared by John Witthoft. Typed draft of D. 20p. Presented by Dr. Witthoft, June 1954. General physical description: 10 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Dunn, L. C. (Leslie Clarence), 1893-1974.
Correspondence pertaining to passport difficulties; | 1953 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 20p. Carbon copy. Presented by Dr. Dunn; 1966. UNRESTRICTED. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Wallace, Paul A. W..
Benjamin Franklin's fingerprints; | 1953-1954 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
ca. Dr. of T.D. with ms. revisions S. 22p. "Franklin in touch, not with the princes and prelates, but with Indians, prisoners ..." General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Goldschmidt, Richard, 1878-1958.
Letter to Jane Oppenheimer; | July 22, 1954 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Berkeley, Calif., A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Mangold and other artists. His health. His book on genetics. Family news. Presented by Jane Oppenheimer, April 4, 1967. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Leland, Marine.
Addresses given over the Trans-Canada network of the Canadian broadcasting corp., | Sept. 7,14,21, 1954 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
T.D's 3pieces 1. Sept. 7 Indian captivity of Warham Williams, featuring Mme de Repentigny. 2. Sept. 14 Indian captivities, from Journal of Capt. John Stoddard. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Harvey, E. Newton (Edmund Newton), 1887-1959.
George Harrison Shull, by E. Newton Harvey, A.K. Parpart, Luther P. Eisenhart; | Nov. 1, 1954 | |||
Memorial minute read at the meeting of the Princeton university faculty,Nov.1, 1954. Presented by Dr. Eisenhart, 1954. | ||||
Mikulinskiĭ, S. R..
K.F. Rul'e biologist-materialist of the first half of the nineteenth century; | 1954 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
tr. by Henry N. Michael Typed D. [1]14 leaves. 2 copies From Voprosy filosofii, 3(11),1950-155-172. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Babb, James T. (James Tinkham), 1899-1968.
Letter to Frank Pleadwell, Honolulu, Hawaii; | March 10, 1955 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
New Haven, Typed L.S. 1p. Concerning the purchase, and failure to purchase, of certain Franklin items. Refers to W.S.Mason. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Manion, Blanche H..
Letter to E.T. Carvill, Deerfield, Ill.; | Aug. 25, 1955 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Henderson, Ky., Photostat of T.L.S. 1p. Description of Audubon Memorial Museum at Henderson, Ky., of which she is curator. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
Letter to W.W. McCullough, West Chester, Pa.; | Sept. 7, 1955 | |||
Hollywood, Reproduction of T.L.S.: Helen Gladys Percey. 1p. No known portraits of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon. Presented by Dr. Thomas D. Cope,1956. | ||||
Bell, Whitfield J., Jr., 1914-2009.
Notes on the grave of William Temple Franklin and his wife, on map of cimitière du Père Lachaise; | Nov. 5, 1955 | 11-3/4x10-3/4, 3-1/2x4 | ||
A.D.S.with initials. 2p.and map and note showing location of grave site. Presented by W.J.Bell, Jr., Dec. 1961. General physical description: 11-3/4x10-3/4, 3-1/2x4 | ||||
Mead, Giles Willis, 1928-.
Letter to Frank Stick, Kitty Hawk,N.C.; | Nov. 17, 1955 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Typed L. 5p. Carbon copy. Concerning a manuscript on fishes of Pennsylvania, by Jacob Stauffer. For manuscript, see: J.Stauffer. Classification...family...of fish; ca. 1866-1879. (597:St25). General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Cope, Thomas D. (Thomas Darlington).
Some articles published recently on the Baltimore-Penn boundary surveys; | 1955 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
T.D. 3 leaves Presented by the author,1955. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Lederberg, Joshua.
Concerning A. F. Blakeslee and the origin of genetics; | 1955 | |||
Xerox of printed D. 2p. Presentd by J. Lederberg, Sept., 1974. | ||||
Roney, Grady.
Adam Seybert (1733-1825), | [1955] | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
by Grady Roney and J. Hampton Hoch T.D. (c.c.) S: J. Hampton Hoch 1 15 1p. Paper read before the Section on historical pharmacy, American pharmaceutical association in convention, Miami, Fla., May 6, 1955. Presented by Mr Hoch, Aug. 1955. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Wightman, W. P. D. (William Persehouse Delisle).
Benjamin Franklin - natural philosopher. | Jan. 16, 1956 | 10" x 8" | ||
Typed D. with ms. corrections 10 leaves Address given at the Franklin commemoration meeting, Royal society of Edinburgh. Presented by the Royal society, March 1956. General physical description: 10" x 8" | ||||
Bell, Whitfield J., Jr., 1914-2009.
Benjamin Franklin Englishman. | April 26, 1956 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
T.D. 9 leaves. Remarks at a luncheon of the English speaking union. Presented by the author, May 1956. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Bell, Whitfield J., Jr., 1914-2009.
Franklin descendants; | Dec., 1956 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
T.D. 2p. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Leland, Marine.
Mrs. Johnson's narrative of her captivity; | Dec.-Jan., 1956-1957 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
Typed D. Pt.1-3 Canadian broadcasting corp., Talks and public affairs, Speaker's Choice, Dec. 29, 1956, Jan.5, 12,1957. Presented by the author, Jan. 1957. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Songs by Willie Catfish, transcribed from tapes (see Rec. 75); | 1956 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D.with sheet music. 8p. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Goldschmidt, Richard, 1878-1958.
Letter to Jane Oppenheimer; | Sept. 19, 1957 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Berkeley, Calif., A.L.S. 2p. Concerning Suzuki's article, but "I have no organs for mysticism." Genetics. Comments on old age: "To hell with it!" Presented by Jane Oppenheimer, April 4, 1967. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Kaufmann, B. P. (Berwind Peterson), 1897-1975.
Letter to Alexander Hollaender, Oak Ridge, Tenn. | Oct. 10, 1957 | |||
T.L. 1p. Plans to visit Hollaender. Refers to his schedule and work. Mentions genetics work of Sengun and Woods at Brookhaven. Refers to National Academy of Sciences, Rockefeller Institute. | ||||
Leidy, Joseph, 1823-1891.
Leidy material deposited at the College of Physicians of Philadelphia; | 1957 | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
comp. by D.H. Wenrich,1957. T.D. (c.c.) [52] leaves Contents: List of letters...relating to Dr. Joseph Leidy; Correspondence...of Dr. Joseph Leidy II; Miscellaneous biographical items relating to Prof. Joseph Leidy. Grant material; presented by the compiler, 1957. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Popp, Olaf.
Letter to Walter Landauer, Storrs, CT. | Feb. 10, 1958 | |||
T.L.S. 1p. add. Thanks for reprints. Has read papers by Duraiswami. Questions on congenital abnormalities caused by insulin. Also: c.c. of Landauer's replay, Feb. 17, 1958. | ||||
Anderson, James.
Letter to Carl P. Russell; | March 13, 1958 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Kansas City, Typed L. 2p. Copy. Concerning the location of Clark's Diary to make a treaty with the Osage Indians. Concerning the location of additional Clark items dealing with Fort Osage. For Diary see 917.3:Or2. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Thompson, Benjamin, Count Rumford, 1753-1814.
Checklist [compiled by Sanborn C. Brown] | March, 1958 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 41p. For report on this project, see 1957 yearbook of the APS. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to [Edmund] Newton Harvey, Woods Hole, Mass.; | Sept. 2, 1958 | 8x5 | ||
London, A.L.S. 3p.and add. Enc. Friendly letter. Sends pamphlet. For pamphlet, see: Huxley. Emergence of Darwinism (575: Pam., no.32.) Presented by E.N.Harvey; Dec. 1958. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Haineback, Hans.
Letter to Warren R. Howell | Sept. 13, 1958 | |||
T.L. 1p. Thanks Howell for the two-volume "Cook's Voyage" by George Forsters. Says this handsome edition makes a good ending to the story of Haineback's "disappointment of not finding the George Forster- Sir Joseph Banks correspondence". Discusses other publications concerning Forester. | ||||
De Laguna, Frederica, 1906-2004.
Table of contents for "Ahtna Texts Recorded in Copper Center, Alaska" | 1958 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Copper River, Alaska. Table of contents of Records 31. Typed D. 8p. Carbon copy. Presented by compiler; June 1962. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 Access digital object: | ||||
Dvoĭchenko-Markova, E. M..
Bibliography | 1958-1975 | |||
Xerox of typed D. 14p. Inscribed by the author of the Library. In Russian. Presented by Demetrius Dvoichenko-Markov, Jun 18, 1976. | ||||
Martin-Boutin, Mme.
Letter to [Gilbert Chinard]; | Jan. 16, 1959 | 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||
Paris, Photo.of A.L.S. 2p. In french. Pertaining to her portrait of Franklin. Presented by G.Chinard; 1959. General physical description: 10-3/4x8-1/2 | ||||
Edwards, Joseph.
Letter to [Berwin Petersen] Kaufmann | Feb. 13, 1959 | |||
Thames Ditton, Eng. A.L.S. 1p. Sendy copy of book Breeding 10,000,000 cattle. | ||||
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972.
Letter to Chester Kerr, New Haven; | Nov. 24, 1959 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Independence, Mo., Photostat of typed L.S. 1p. Is sorry he cannot be in Philadelphia for the first volume presentation of The Papers of Benjamin Franklin. Presented by Mr. Kerr; Nov.1959. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Index (temporary) to microfilm of the Papers of the Continental Congress | Dec., 1959 | 10-1/2x8 | ||
[]. Typescript. 36p. Presented by National Park Service, Dec.1959. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Bell, Whitfield J., Jr., 1914-2009.
Letter to Mrs. Gertrude D. Hess, Philadelphia; | March 11, 1960 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
New Haven, Typed L.S. 1p. Concerning extracts from Archibald Kennedy's Serious advice to the inhabitants of the northern colonies...1755, which are to be found in the Franklin Papers. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Haldane, J. B. S. (John Burdon Sanderson), 1892-1964.
Letter to J[ohn A.] Moore, New York; | March 11, 1960 | |||
Calcutta, Typed L.S. 2p. Concerning Dronamraju and genetics. Refers to Dobzhansky. Presented by John A. Moore; Dec. 10, 1970. | ||||
Dingle, Herbert.
Preface to his 1961 edition of The Special Theory of Relativity; | Oct., 1960 | |||
A.D.S. 5p. Concerns relativity, problems with Einstein's theories. Mentions Lorentz, Poincare, Ritz and Whitaker. | ||||
Mohr, Otto Lous, 1886-.
Letter to [Curt] Stern; | Nov. 3, 1960 | 12-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. Genetics questions and comments. Wants help. Presented by Curt Stern; 1968. Not Found: 3/4/2011 General physical description: 12-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
"The Faith of a Humanist" | [1960] | |||
Mimeograph. 4p. Essay on humanism, religion, ethics and progress in the modern, scientific age. Accompanied by a full signature and date (1960) on mounted card. | ||||
Ephrussi-Taylor, Harriett, 1918-1968.
Notes of genetic transformation | [1960-1968] | 13 page(s) | ||
Draft of a presentation on the subject. Provenance: M2002-12. Gift of Ellen Dempsey, February 2002 | ||||
Weaver, Warren, 1894-1978.
Private universities and the new unity of learning. | May 3, 1961 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Address given at the inauguration dinner in honor of Chancellor and Mrs. George Wells Beadle; Typed D. 17p. Presented by George W. Corner; Oct. 1964. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Haxel, Otto.
Letter to Eugeniusz Chudzicki, Poznan; | July 26, 1961 | |||
Heidelberg, Typed L.S. 2p. In German. Concerning basic research in physics in pre-War Germany. | ||||
Pose, H..
Letter to Eugeniusz Chudzicki, Poznan; | Aug. 31, 1961 | |||
Dresden, Typed L.S. 2p. In German. Concerning the development of nuclear physics in Germany, and atonic energy after the war. | ||||
Fries, Waldemar H., b. 1889.
The American philosophical society and Audubon's "The Birds of America"; | 1961 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D.. 10p. Presented by Fries; 1961. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Davidson, Chalmers Gaston, 1907-1994.
Concerning Philip Tidyman of Charleston South Carolina; | Aug. 20, 1962 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 1p. Copy. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Guthrie, Douglas, 1885-1975.
Letter to Arthur -- | [Dec. 25], 1962 | |||
A.L.S. 2p. and encl. Sends copy of his history of the Royal Society Club. Personal news. Encloses information on history of medicine in Edinburgh. | ||||
Panella, Silvia.
Letter to Antonio Pace, Syracuse, N.Y.; | April 2, [1963?] | 11-1/4x9 | ||
Typed L.S. 1p. Presents a copy of his thesis, Benjamin Franklin writer and humanist, and explains his interest in Franklin. (for thesis, see: B:F85.p.) General physical description: 11-1/4x9 | ||||
Conkwright, P. J. (P. Jefferson).
Description of stencils and specimen sheet of Franklin's Passy Press items...; | April, 1963 | 7-1/2x9-1/2 | ||
A.D. 1p.and end. Presented by Howard Rice; May 17, 1963. For specimen sheet, see: B:F85.93; this was exhibited at Princeton at exhibition in honor of Conk wright. General physical description: 7-1/2x9-1/2 | ||||
Shane, Charles Donald, 1895-1983.
Lick Observatory - the First 75 Years; | June 27, 1963 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 9p. Presented by Dr.Shane; Jan. 21, 1965. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Dobson, Jessie.
Letter to Bert James Loewenberg, Bronxville, New York | Sept. 26, 1963 | |||
Typed L.S. 1p. Sends biography of William Clift and hopes he has a pleasant journey home. | ||||
A Guide to the Papers of Joseph Banks (1743-1820) in the National Library of Australia | 1963 | 10x8 | ||
Typed D. 21p. This is to be used in connection with Film: Hist.of Science, No.3.2. Folder empty. See Table of Contents to Film 1139.1. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Spawn, Willman.
The eighteenth-century craftsmen of the St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia; | 1963 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Photo.of Typed D. 25p. Read at the Society's annual meeting; Oct. 30, 1963. Presented by the author, March 1964. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Teitelman, Edward.
Work sheets on Philadelphia architecture: | 1963 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
a tentative listing of structures of architectural interest dating from 1820 to the present; 1963. Photodup.typed manuscript. 66p. Presented by the author; May 1964. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Shane, Charles Donald, 1895-1983.
Concerning James Lick and the Lick Observatory; | [1964] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 22p. Copy. Reproduced with permission on Dr. Shane, Feb. 1965. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Lam, George.
Paul Hindemith; | 1964 | 8-1/2x11 | ||
Typed D., D. 43p. Printed obituary in Year Book, pp.164-170 (1965). Presented by George L. Lam, 1964. General physical description: 8-1/2x11 | ||||
Seeger, Raymond John, 1906-.
On Galileo's philosophy of science - in retrospect; | Sept. 16, 1964 | 8x10-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 61p. Presented by R. H. Shryock; Jan. 1966. General physical description: 8x10-1/2 | ||||
Fowler, Henry W., 1878-1965.
Reminiscences... | [1964] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 25p. Xerox copies. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Mason, A. Hughlett.
Mason and Dixon: | [1964] | 10-1/2x8 | ||
Their Line and its Legend; Typed D.by A.Hughlett Mason and William F. Swindler. 34p. Carbon copy. Printed: American Heritage, vol. 15, no. 2, 22-29. Presented by grantees; April 1964. General physical description: 10-1/2x8 | ||||
Mason, A. Hughlett.
Mason and Dixon, their line and its legend, by A. Hughlett Mason and William F[inley] Swindler; | [1964] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Photo.of typed D. 33p. Printed [heavily edited]: American Heritage, vol. 15, no.2, 22-29,93-96. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Rush, A. R..
Genealogical data of John Rush, ancestor of Benjamin Rush; | Feb., 1965 | 13x8 | ||
Typed D. 9p. Presented by A. R. Rush; March 1965. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Dobson, Jessie.
Letter to B.J. Lowenberg, New Haven, Conn. | June 23, 1965 | |||
Typed A.L. 1p. Thanks for books on Darwin. Concerning Down House. | ||||
Weingast, Marvin.
The Franklin-Dumas code and cipher; | Oct., 1965 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 5p.with 2p.letter. Presented by the author; Oct. 1965. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Miller, C. William (Clarence William), 1914-.
Benjamin Franklin Printer-Publisher; | March 15, 1966 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 14p. Xerox copy. Presented by the author; March 1966. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Badash, Lawrence, 1934-2010.
The History of Radioactivity; | June 15, 1966 | 10x8 | ||
Typed D. 13p. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Coulet du Gard, René.
Quelques notes supplementaires sur Pierre-Etienne DuPonceau; | [1966] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox copy of typed carbon. 4p. This was published in: Bulletin de 1'Association des Amis de 1'Ile de Re, 1966. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Condon, Edward Uhler, 1902-1974.
Letter to R[aymond] T. Birge, Berkeley, Cal.; | Jan. 9, 1967 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Boulder, Col., Xerox copy of typed L.S. 9p. Concerning Birge's history of the Physics Department of the University of California. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Drabier, Jacques.
Letter to philip J. Klass | March 20, April 6, 1967 | |||
Hollywood. T.L.S. 2p. With reply of Klass, March 27. Concerns UFO's and the purported extra-terrestrial origin of Wesley and JoNell Bateman. | ||||
McElree, Helen.
Letter to Berwind [Petersen] Kaufmann | May 12, 1967 | |||
T.L.S. 1p add. Kaufmann's answer to McElree, 1p. n.d. Intereted in work of Chevreont and Kaufmann's researches. For use in virological studies. Concerns cytology, bio-chemistry. | ||||
White, Irene.
Letter to the Franklin Institute; | July 3, 1967 | 8x5 | ||
London, Eng., Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.with 3 photos. (from original in the Franklin Institute.) Owns lodestone, once property of B.Franklin. Presented by Joseph Hepburn, July 1967. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Sinnott, Edmund W. (Edmund Ware), 1888-1958.
Biographical account of Irving Widmer Bailey; | 1967 | |||
D.S. 33L. Various sizes. Presented by Mrs. Edmund W. Sinnott; 1968. | ||||
Najlis, Elena L..
Descripción del Abipon; | 1967 | 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 41p. In Spanish. Forwarded in letter to Carl F. Voegelin. Presented by Carl F. Voegelin; 1967. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Salter, Leon J..
Letter to Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., Philadelphia | 1967 | |||
Typed L.S. 15p. Concerning medicine, Charles Conrad Abbott, James H. Means, vital statistics, etc. | ||||
Woodward, Mary F.,1923-.
Curriculum vitae | April 17, 1968 | |||
Xerox of T.D. 3p. Received from Thomas R. Ell, July 30, 1982 | ||||
Steinmuller, David.
Letter to George D. Snell | Dec. 5, 1968 | TL, copy, 1p. | ||
Steinmuller asks for a published reference and a reprint. | ||||
Snell, George D. (George Davis), 1903-1996.
Letter to David Steinmuller | Dec. 10, 1968 | TLS, signed. 1p. | ||
Encloses two reprints and alerts Steinmuller to the work of Stoerk. | ||||
Steinmuller, David.
Letter to George D. Snell | Dec. 16, 1968 | TL, 1p. Copy. | ||
Thanks Snelll for the reprints and for alerting him to the work of Stoerk. | ||||
Taliaferro, William H. (William Hay), 1895-1973.
Presentation of Philip Bard for the Karl Spencer Lashley award; | [1968] | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D.with MS notes. letter, etc. 13p. Presented by Dr. Taliaferro; 1968. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974.
Letter to George W. Corner, Philadelphia; | March 16, 1969 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Darien, Conn., Typed L.S. 2p. Concerning Alexis Carrel and his ideas on religion. Presented by Dr. Corner; 1969. Not Found: 2/4/2011 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Wheeler, John Archibald, 1911-2008.
Remarks upon receipt of the Franklin medal of the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia | Oct. 15, 1969 | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of typed D. 4p. Addresses much of his comment to Benjamin Franklin. Presented by Dr. Wheeler; Oct. 29, 1969. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Huxley, Julian, 1887-1975.
Letter to J. Leutge; | April 29, 1970 | |||
A.L.S. 1p. add. Unable to provide copies of Mss. | ||||
Powell, J. V..
A note on the Quileute entries of "Ethnobotany of West Washington;" | Aug. 17, Aug. 18, 1970 | |||
Typed D.by Powell and Fred Woodruff. 7p. Copy. Presented by Mr. Powell; Sept. 1970. | ||||
Freeland, L. S. (Lucy Shepard), 1890-1972.
Letter to Howard Berman, Chicago; | Oct. 16, 1970 - Dec. 4, 1972 | |||
9 A.L.S. and T.L.S., newspaper clippings. ca. 22p. Personal and semi-professional correspondence (about Berman's field work on Miwok and Yurok languages). Mentions Freeland's husband Jaime de Angulo, Berna Pinner, and several informants. | ||||
Hofmann & Freeman.
Concerning a presentation copy of Darwin's Origin..., 6th edition, given to Sir Leslie Stephen; | [Oct., 1970] | |||
D. 1p. Xerox copy. Advertisement. | ||||
Garcia, Antonio.
Senshare man ceremony - translations to accompany record 69; | [1970] | |||
Xerox of Typed D. 7p. "The Man ceremony in San Juan Pueblo." Returned to Ohkay Owingeh, 1995. | ||||
Yoelson, Martin I.
Slide-talk presentation on Franklin's house; | [1970] | |||
Typed D. 31p. Carbon copy. Presented by the author; Nov. 1970. | ||||
Powell, J. V..
The predicate in Chimakum; | August 16, August 18, 1972 | |||
Copy of typed D. 32p. Presented by Mr. Powell; September 1972. | ||||
Lomax, Derek.
Letters to Ida Langman | 1972-1977 | |||
T.L.S.'s 7p. With reprint of Lomax's 1974 lecture "Another Sword for St. James." | ||||
McAleer, John Joseph.
Letter to [W. J.] Bell, [Jr.]; | February 1, 1973 | |||
Lexington, Typed L.S. 3p. Inquiry concerning the validity of the Stout family's claim to be "collateral descendents of Benjamin Franklin." Presented by Dr. Bell; Feb. 1, 1973. | ||||
Gamkrelidze, Thomas V..
Letter to Paul J. Hooper; | Feb. 7, 1973 | |||
A.L.S. 5p. Includes 2p. explanatory letter by Paul J. Hooper, 1992. Gamkrelidze's response to Hooper's article, "Glottalized and murmured occlusives in Indo-European." | ||||
Ch'un, P'an.
Letter to M. M. Green, Berkeley, Cal. | April 20, 1973 | |||
Typed L.S. 1p. and 1p. translation. In Chinese. Refuses invitation for Chinese geneticists to attend the 13th International Congress of Genetics. | ||||
Hildebrand, Joel Henry, 1881-1983.
Letter to Marvin W[ilks] McFarland, Washington, D.C.; | July 23, 1973 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 1p., enc.: principal contributions to science, 2p. Presented by Dr. Hildebrand; Aug. 6, 1973. | ||||
Medicus, Heinrich.
Letter to Louis de Broglie; | September 9, 1973 | |||
Paris, Xerox of A.L. 2p. Draft. In French. Presented by Heinrich A. Medicus; Aug. 12, 1974. | ||||
Broglie, Louis de, 1892-1987.
Letter to [Heinrich Medicus]; | September 17, 1973 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 4p. In French. Presented by Heinrich A. Medicus; Aug. 12, 1974. | ||||
Medicus, Heinrich.
Letter to Louis de Broglie; | October 12, 1973 | |||
Troy, Xerox of typed L.S. 2p. In French. Presented by Heinrich A. Medicus; Aug. 12, 1974. | ||||
Broglie, Louis de, 1892-1987.
Letter to [Heinrich Medicus]; | October 27, 1973 | |||
Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. In French. Presented by Heinrich A. Medicus; Aug. 12, 1974. On same sheet: Nov. 15, 1973 | ||||
Broglie, Louis de, 1892-1987.
Letter to [Heinrich Medicus]; | November 15, 1973 | |||
Paris, Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. In French. Presented by Heinrich A. Medicus; Aug. 12, 1974. On same sheet: Oct. 27, 1973 | ||||
Bernard, H. Russell (Harvey Russell), 1940-.
Preliminary remarks on Otomi sexual humor | 1973 | |||
Copy of Typed D. 10 p. Presented by the author, Dec. 17, 1973 | ||||
Walker, Willard.
The Winnebago syllabary and the generative model | 1973 | |||
Typed D. 45p. Presented by the author, Dec. 7, 1973. | ||||
Levy, Hyman.
Letter to R. Javitz, | Aug. 16, 1974 | |||
Presented by Romana Javitz, August 30, 1974. | ||||
Javitz, Romana.
Letter to M. Mead, | Aug. 20, 1974 | |||
Mead's present explanation could be a "temptingly usable weapon against his ideas". Presented by Romana Javitz; August 30, 1974. | ||||
Listing of Isaac Israel Hayes materials in the Stewart collection; | 1974 | |||
Glassborar State College. Xerox of card catalogue. 6p. Received from J. Mason Rudolph, Jr.; March 27, 1974. | ||||
Bridgewater, Dorothy W..
Letter to Whitfield J. Bell | Nov. 24, 1975 | |||
Xerox of typed L.S. 1p with enc. of 2p. Concerning Timothy Brecknock. Enclosures of Brecknock refer to Franklin, Washington, etc. | ||||
Cock, Allan Geoffry.
Report to the Wellcome Trust about the letters and papers of William Bateson; | 1975 | |||
Copy of typed D. 3p. Concerns the indefinite loan of Bateson's papers to the University Library, Cambridge, England, and items of greatest interest in these papers. Presented A. G. Cock; Mar. 26, 1975. | ||||
Chambrun, René de.
Address to Lagrange University | Jan. 16, 1976 | |||
Typescript copy. 10p. Concerning the Marquis de Lafayette, his wife Adrienne de Noailles-Lafayette, their life together and their estate at La Grange. | ||||
Dolman, Charles E..
Hideyo Noguchi (1876-1928): His Final Report | August, 1976 | |||
Typed D. 20p. Carbon copy. | ||||
Barnsley, Edward R. (Edward Roberts), 1906-1989.
Letter to Dr. Whitfield J. Bell, Jr. | April 4, 1977 | |||
L.S. 1p., enc. 4p. Materials relating to Anthony and Deborah Siddons, the purchase of their lot in 1765 by Deborah and Benjamin Franklin, and their removal to Newtown, PA. | ||||
Titian Ramsay Peale: Missouri Bear | Dec. 5, 1977 | |||
Xerox of T.D. 11p. | ||||
Eisenhart, Churchill..
Letter to Whitfield Bell | Jan. 27, 1978 | |||
T.L.S. 2p. concerns his gift of a recording of his father's reminisences of Albert Einstein. | ||||
Gilbert, Felix, 1905-1991.
Letter to Edward C. Carter | November 18, 1980 | 3 page(s) | ||
Describes Gilbert's research on Francis Kinloch and Johannes von Müller. Includes references to articles on Kinloch and Thomas Boone's correspondence, and of Kinloch references in Edgar Bonjour's Studien zu Johannes von Müller. | ||||
Doherty, Peter and Mark Tuchman. "Physics for Dead Heads." | 1983 | 3 page(s) | ||
Article from vol. 2, no. 3 of "Dead Beat," the journal of the Hampshire College Grateful Dead Historical Society, explaining black holes in a very Dead Head way. | ||||
Steinmuller, David.
Letter to George D. Snell | Aug. 24, 1988 | TLS, 1p. Copy | ||
Asks for reference to one of Snell's papers in which he discusses strong and weak histocompatibility. | ||||
Snell, George D. (George Davis), 1903-1996.
Letter to David Steinmuller | Aug. 27, 1988 | ALS, signed, 2pp. | ||
Notes the work to refer to. Typed transcription with the original. | ||||
Hamilton, Robert M..
John Lindley (1799-1865), Father of Modern Orchidology, A Gathering of his Correspondence | 1994-1996 | 2 folders | ||
Photocopy from Orchid History Reference Papers. In three parts: Part One, 117 Letters, 1818-1836; Part Two, 135 Letters, 1836-1850; Part Three, 173 Letters by him, 1819-1865 and 45 Letters by Family and Friends. Provenance: Gift of the author. | ||||
Abrahamson, Joseph.
Om den indbyrdes underviisnings vasen og vaerd, | Undated | 9x7-1/2 | ||
c' est à dire, Sur l'ésprit et sur la valeur de l'enseignement mutuel, par Messieurs. . .Mönster et...J.Abrahamson, ouvrage en 3 volumes. D. 24p.of which 20 contain writing. In French. Bound formerly in: Pamphlets, vol.1114, no.6. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Académie des Sciences, Morales, et Politiques (France).
Etat de distribution des droits de présence aux membres de la Classe de morales et politiques de l'Institut national des sciences et des arts, | Undated | 14" x 9 1/2" | ||
pour lemois de Frimaire an dix de la République française. Printed D. filled in in ms. 3p. and end. Cert: 28 Pluviose, an 10. General physical description: 14" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Accum, Friedrich Christian, 1769-1838.
Letter to Mr. West | Undated | |||
Saturday morning. A.L. in 3rd.P. 1p. Expresses his appreciation for a ticket of admission to an anniversary dinner. Comments on a white substance [magnesium] West asked him to examine. | ||||
Adams, Donald.
The Bank of Stephan Girard, 1812-1831. | Undated | |||
Typed essay. 22 p. plus footnotes and appendices. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to --- | Undated | |||
Tuesday. A.L.S. 1p. | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to ----; | Undated | 8x5 | ||
Cambridge, Mass. A.L.S. 1p. Concerning admissions to the Anderson School of Natural History. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to [Sir Austen Henry] Layard, | Undated | 10x7-1/2 | ||
Capetown, South Africa. A.L.S. 2p. Introduces Capt. Dillingham, Who comes for Mr.Cutting, to collect "Hippopotamus and other huge monsters." They are honorable men and will not mistreat natives. They support the museum. General physical description: 10x7-1/2 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to Christian Reich; | Undated | 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||
Wednesday. A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. In French. Sends instructions for travelling from Switzerland to London. General physical description: 10-1/2x8-1/4 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to P. Wroth, Chetertown, Md.; | Undated | 10x7-3/4 | ||
n.d. A.L.S. 1p. Will be delighted to have his work pertaining to fresh water ranges on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Fishes. General physical description: 10x7-3/4 | ||||
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873.
Letter to William Prescott Smith | Undated | |||
May 16. A.L.S. 4p. Refuses invitation. Goes abroad. | ||||
Aldridge, Alfred Owen, 1915-2005.
A Franklin Essay on the Principles of Currency Exchange. | Undated | |||
T.D. 16p. | ||||
Anning, Mary Ann.
Letter to Miss Philpot. | Undated | 4-1/2x3-3/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.,end. Wishes to show a friend around. General physical description: 4-1/2x3-3/4 | ||||
Arago, F. (François), 1786-1853.
Letter to "Mon cher confere" | Undated | |||
Thursday evening. A.L.S. 1p. Mentions Mr. Pentland. | ||||
Arago, F. (François), 1786-1853.
Letter to Monsieur Pingard; | Undated | 7x8-3/4 | ||
Tuesday morning. A.L.S. 1p. In French Authorizes him to give a daguerrotype to Mr. Bianchi. General physical description: 7x8-3/4 | ||||
Arbo, John, 1713-1762.
Personal account | Undated | |||
Xerox of T.D. 8p. "Lebenslauf." Tranlated by Hans-Joachim Finke from original memoir at Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, PA. | ||||
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 2p., add. Fragment. Botany. | ||||
Babington, Charles Cardale, 1808-1895.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. He has plants "that this note is sent to you." Referes to Dufour. | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to ---- | Undated | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Thursday evening. A.L.S. 1p. Is delighted with his note and will meet him that evening. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to --- | Undated | |||
Sept. 18. A.L.S. 1p. Sends abstract of the "ancient Bell which has the Releif o Robt Mermion." | ||||
Banks, Joseph, 1743-1820.
Letter to [Sir Evan Nepean] | Undated | |||
Thursday morning. A.L.S. 2p. and end. Asked Dryander to send him Falconer. Found that he had sent the "hist of Patagonia" on May 15. | ||||
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815.
Miscellaneous notes on birds, etc. | Undated | |||
A.D. 17p.and end. Various sizes. (Three pages of notes are on the reverse of prospecti for: Birch and Small. A Proposal...) | ||||
Barton, William, 1754-1817.
Observations on the advantages to be derived from a proper use of Coats-of-Arms, | Undated | 10x8 | ||
in the U.S. A.D.S. 25p. Presented: Mrs. C.Barton Brewster;1961 General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to [Carolus Linnaeus]; | Undated | |||
n.d. Photostat of A.L.S. 1p. Acknowledges letter received through Mr. Kalm. Sends seeds. From original in possession of Linnean society. | ||||
Bartram family.
Genealogy. | Undated | 10x8 | ||
Xerox of D. 10p. Copy courtesy of Mrs. Forbes; 4/15/69. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Beadle, George Wells, 1903-1989.
Letter to Brad [Wilde] | Undated | |||
Sept. 19. A.L.S. 1p. On discoveries in genetics and how they will affect mankind. | ||||
Beck, John B. (John Brodhead), 1794-1851.
Notes of John Torrey's chemistry class. | Undated | |||
Photo.of D. 12p. (from original in New York Academy of Medicine.) Presented by Mrs. William J. Robbins; 1967. | ||||
Berkeley, W..
Note to Mrs. Hooker; | Undated | |||
A.N.S. 1p. Presenting tickets. | ||||
Betton, Samuel, 1786-1850.
Note | Undated | |||
Saturday. A.N.S. 1p. Presenting a book to the APS. | ||||
Booth, Christopher C. (Christopher Charles), 1924-2012.
Eloge in honor of John Fothergill | Undated | |||
Author presumed. D. 2p. copy. Presented by Dr. Corner, Feb. 1971 | ||||
Breck, Samuel, 1771-1862.
Letter to [Peter S.?] Du Val; | Undated | 8x5 | ||
June 17. A.L.S. 1p. Encloses drawings and has been too busy to forward them sooner. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to "My dear Sir." | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Jardine is not on the members. | ||||
Brewster, David, 1781-1868.
Letter to "My very Dear Mary;" | Undated | 7x4-1/4 | ||
Tuesday Evening. A.L.S. 10p. Concerning some experiments on "mesmerism." General physical description: 7x4-1/4 | ||||
Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899.
Letter to [Laurens] Maynard | Undated | |||
Tuesday evening. A.L.S. 1p. | ||||
Brodie, Benjamin, Sir, 1783-1862.
Letter to Dr. Contes. | Undated | |||
A.L. 3rd. P. 1p. Contributes to memorial for Mr. Norman. | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to Merriman | Undated | |||
Oct. 21. A.L.S. 2p. Sends copy of "Land and Water." | ||||
Buckland, Francis T. (Francis Trevelyan), 1826-1880.
Letter to [Sir Austen Henry] Layard; | Undated | |||
June 23. A.L.S. 4p. Remarks that "I have put your splendid partridge in Land & Water this week & hope you approve of it & of the description". Also asks whether Layard can lend "anything else for an illustration". | ||||
Buckland, Mary Morland.
Letter to [J.S.] Miller | Undated | |||
Oct. 12. A.L.S. 3p. add. Discusses books Miller needs for article. Mentions forthcoming article; will send aloe samles; thanks for shells; offers interchange of shells. [Note: Mary Morland buckland is wife of William Buckland.] | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to [Sir Roderick Impey Murchison] | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Wishes to secure his publication at the earliest convenience. | ||||
Buckland, William, 1784-1856.
Letter to T. B. Bentland | Undated | |||
Tuesday evening. A.L.S. 1p. | ||||
C. M. M..
Concerning Andrew Hamilton's descendents and their homes. | Undated | 12-1/2x8 | ||
D.S.with initials. 6p. General physical description: 12-1/2x8 | ||||
Carrington, John T..
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Cassin, John, 1813-1869.
Descriptions of owls presumed to be new species in the collection of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, addresed to Robert Bridges. | Undated | |||
D. 6p. and add. | ||||
Charlesworth, Edward, 1813-1893.
Letter to Samuel Worsley | Undated | |||
Monday the 22nd. A.L.S. 4p. | ||||
Childs, George William, 1829-1894.
Letter to "dear Doctor" | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. To have Dr. Kane's men available to "explain relics." Mentions Mr. Morton. | ||||
Chrétien, de Troyes, 12th cent..
Perceval or Conte du Graal of Chrétien de Troyes. | Undated | |||
Photostat of D. 4p.with 1p. explanation by John O.H.Stigall. Fragment. From original in Clementinum Library of the University of Prague. | ||||
Clayton, John, 1657-1725.
Letter to Robert Boyle, | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
giving an account of Virginia. Typed D. 59.p From the Boyle Papers, Royal Society of London film copy in the Library, frame nos. 5368-5455.) Presented by Dr. and Mrs. Edmund Berkeley; Nov. 1967. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Cobbett, William, 1763-1835.
Cobbett's Eastern Tour | Undated | 1 page(s) | ||
Notes, incomplete. Giving his plans for a tour through Suffolk, Norfolk, and the Midlands. Pasted on album sheet. | ||||
Cohaw, J. W..
Letter to ----; | Undated | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Monday morning. A.L.S. 1p. Letters and business. Presented by Morris Duane; 12/30/69. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Colle, Henry.
C.S. Rafinesque - naturalist (1783-1840) | Undated | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
his influence on and contribution to American pharmacy. T.D. 6p. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences.
Constitution | Undated | |||
D. 10 leaves, end. | ||||
Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences.
Lit of subscribers | Undated | |||
D. 2p. First name is E. Cutbush | ||||
Combe, Cecilia, 1794-1868.
Letter to Nahum Capen, Boston; | Undated | |||
Oct. 1. A.L.S. 2p. and add., end. Asks that he rent rooms for them for their forthcoming visit to Boston. | ||||
Combe, George, 1788-1858.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 2p. Fragment. Phrenological news. | ||||
Condorcet, Jean-Antoine-Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de, 1743-1794.
Memoir on Franklin | Undated | |||
A.D. 2p. on back of printed notice of birth of a daughter. In French. Fragment. | ||||
Conklin, Edwin Grant, 1863-1952.
Miscellaneous notes on Darwinism | Undated | |||
A.D. ca. 60p. Various sizes. | ||||
Conybeare, William Daniel, 1787-1857.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Asks (unidentified) member of Bristol Institution to assist a Mr. Backe (?), who wil call for suggestions on forming a scientific institution near Devizes. | ||||
Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899.
Letter to Jno. W. Dodge, Hampton Fall, N.H. | Undated | |||
Jan. 14. A.L.S. 3p. Is writing up account of the voyage and asks questions as to specific location of certain places. Concerning sea birds. | ||||
Crick, Francis, 1916-2004.
The Molecular Basis of Life | Undated | |||
A.D. with James D. Watson and Maurice Wilkins. 6p. Includes 3 reviews. Notes on molecular physiology and specifically on the structure of DNA. | ||||
Cumming, Hugh S. (Hugh Smith), 1869-1948.
Franklin's Contributions to Health. | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 11p. Carbon copy. [Found in correspondence with J. Henry Smyth, Jr. 1927]. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Curzon, Edward.
Calling card. | Undated | |||
D.: Edward Curzon, Mrs. Edward Curzon, Miss Curzon and Miss Blanche Curzon. 1p. Presented by Hayes A. Dorr; 1973. Originally tipped in: B:D735 | ||||
Curzon, Edward.
Calling card. | Undated | |||
D.: Edward Curzon, Mrs. Edward Curzon, Miss Curzon and Miss Blanche Curzon. 1p. Presented by Hayes A. Dorr; 1973. Originally tipped in: B:D735 | ||||
Cuvier, Georges, Baron, 1769-1832.
Leaf from L'Ichtysaurus | Undated | |||
A.D. 1p. In French. Includes cover sheet. | ||||
Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810.
Discourse of James II on his accession to the throne of England. | Undated | 8-1/2x6-3/4 | ||
D. 1p. In French. This was found in: 942:D16, vol.1. General physical description: 8-1/2x6-3/4 | ||||
Darwin, Emma Wedgwood, 1808-1896.
Letter to "Dear Sir;" | ||||
Aug. 17. Down, Farnborough, Kent, A.L.S. 1p. Will be glad to see "your party on Sunday next." | ||||
Darwin, Robert Waring, 1766-1848.
Recommendation for Samuel Binall | Undated | |||
Printed D.S. filled in in MS. 1p. Bearer, Samuel Binnall, is recommended for a coat upon the endowment of the late Mr. Allatt. On back: "For Mr. Woodcock." | ||||
Davis, Charles Henry, 1807-1877.
Letter to the editor of Putnam's monthly magazine. | Undated | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.,end. Will forward remainder of article on Monday. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Davy, Humphry, Sir, 1778-1829.
Letter to John Murray | Undated | |||
Tuesday. A.L.S. 2p. and add. Wants additional page proof. | ||||
Davy, John, 1790-1868.
Letter to J. H. Davy | Undated | |||
Friday. A.L.S. 2p. and add. Concerning a dysenteric case. | ||||
Derby, Mrs..
Letter to Sir Charles Blagden | Undated | |||
Friday morning. A.L. 3rd.P. 1p and add. Concerning sea serpent sighted off coast of New England and encloses a sketch [sketch wanting]. | ||||
Dollond, John, 1706-1761.
Concerning optics | Undated | |||
D. 1p. [end. by George Dolland.] Refers to theinequality of refraction and the aberration of rays. | ||||
Dollond, Peter, 1730-1820.
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Donlevy, Andrew, 1694?-1761?.
Rules for reading the Irish language. | Undated | 8x6-1/2 | ||
D. 16p. Probably extracted from: Donlevy. The Catechism... (The elements of the Irish language). Found originally in: MacCurtin, Hugh. English-Irish dictionary (491.623:M13). General physical description: 8x6-1/2 | ||||
Dorsey, R. R..
Letter to ----; | Undated | 6x5 | ||
Monday evening. L. 1p. Invitation to be a pall-bearer. Mentions Physick. General physical description: 6x5 | ||||
Duane, Margaret Anne, 1826-1907.
Letter to "Dear Cousin" | Undated | |||
Saturday July 1. A.L.S. 2p. Margaret B. Duane describes the markings in the Book of Common Prayer in her posession, to her cousin, in correspondence dated 'Saturday July 1st',that was given to the APS years later (2016) by Mai Duane Harper and James A. Harper. | ||||
Dunglison, Robley, 1798-1869.
Letter to Dr. [Jacob Da Silva Solis?] Cohen, Baltimore; | Undated | 10x8 | ||
Philadelphia, Thursday Morning. A.L.S. 2p.and add.,end. Concerning publications. Refers to the APS. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Evans, Cadwallader, 1762-1841.
[Biographical note about David Evans] | Undated | |||
A.D. 1p. | ||||
Euclides.
Notes on Euclid's definitions | Undated | |||
Seventeenth-century (?) manuscript notes endorsed "upon Euclid's definitions." | ||||
F. A..
Rate of depreciation of Continental Paper Money, | Undated | 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||
commencing n.d. D.S.with initials. 2p. This was found originally lying in: Breck. Historical...paper money (332.5: B74h). General physical description: 14-3/4x9-1/4 | ||||
Falconer, Thomas, 1805-1882.
Letter to ----. | Undated | 7x4-1/2 | ||
A.L. 4p. Incomplete. Describes his social life, and a lady from the U.S. who wished to hear of his adventures in Texas. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Faraday, Michael, 1791-1867.
Letter to [John] Tyndall | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Invitation to tea. | ||||
Farquharson, John.
Diary of the weather at Richmond in Henrico county on the falls of James river, | Undated | 6 1/2" x 8" | ||
Virginia for the year 1768 [-Nov. 17-1769] D. 25p. Not Found: 2/14/2011 General physical description: 6 1/2" x 8" | ||||
Fisher, George, 1794-1873.
Letter to M[ichae]l Faraday. | Undated | 9x7-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p.and add.,end. Concerning the analysis of the contents of gases in some bottles. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
FitzSimons, Thomas, 1741-1811.
Concerning the specimen of millstone presented to the Agricultural Society. | Undated | 7-1/2x8 | ||
D. 1p. and end. General physical description: 7-1/2x8 | ||||
Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854.
Letter to ----; | Undated | 7" x 4 1/2" | ||
June 23. A.L.S. 4p. Communications for the Geological Section. General physical description: 7" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Forbes, Edward, 1815-1854.
Letter to [Henri Milne-Edwards]: | Undated | |||
July 9. A.L.S. 3p. Sends material concerning Cambridge. Distribution of marine animals. Refers to Wheatstone. | ||||
Foreman, Edward R., 1808-1885.
Letter to Ja[me]s Edwards; | Undated | 7-1/2x5 | ||
Smithsonian Institution. Xerox of A.L.S. 1p. Thanks from Henry for meteorological observations. Refers to Espy. Presented by Delaware County Institute of Sciences; Sept. 1967. General physical description: 7-1/2x5 | ||||
Fothergill, A. (Anthony), 1732?-1813.
Letter to ----; | Undated | 4x5-1/2 | ||
Sept. 5. Monday evening. A.L.S. with initials. 1p. Asks a question and issues an invitation Concerning Dr. Waterhouse. General physical description: 4x5-1/2 | ||||
Franklin, John, Sir, 1786-1847.
Letter to Mr. Pettigrew | Undated | |||
Jan. 25. A.L.S. Sending lithographs of the hieroglyphics, by way of Mr. Griffin. | ||||
Freeman, Gage Earle, 1820-1903.
Concerning falconry | Undated | |||
D.: Cage Earle Freeman and [Francis Henry] Salvin. 1p. Title page entry. | ||||
Furness, William Henry, 1802-1896.
W[illia]m H. Furness to Robert Walsh, | Undated | 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||
jr., ----, Tuesday afternoon, n.d. 3 pp. and address. A.L.S. Concerning religious freedom at Harvard University. General physical description: 7 3/8" x 9 1/8" | ||||
Garigues, Samuel S..
Herbarium of foreign plants offered for sale. | Undated | 4x6-1/2 | ||
A. D.S. 1p. General physical description: 4x6-1/2 | ||||
Genth, F. A. (Frederick Augustus), 1820-1893.
List of scientific papers published. | Undated | 13x8-1/2 | ||
Also, a list of new minerals. Typed D. 20p.and wrapper. ----Copy (3) of 19p.,end. General physical description: 13x8-1/2 | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Abstract of an article on heat. | Undated | |||
A.D.S. 2p. In French. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Geological notes | Undated | |||
A.D.S. 2p. In French. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Lecture notes for a course at the Museum d'Historie Naturelle. | Undated | |||
A.D.S. 25p. In French. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Letter to Monsieur Tatsu; | Undated | |||
Paris. Saturday. 3p. and add. In French. Says Alfred de Musset praises his latest book. Friendly letter. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Miscellaneous notes on natural history | Undated | |||
D. 2p. In French. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Notions synthetiques et historiques de Philosophie Naturelle. | Undated | |||
A.D. 91p. In French. Published in 1838. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Reflexions sur la nature des choses. | Undated | |||
D. 16p. In French. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Etienne, 1772-1844.
Revue des idees general donnee sur tous les mammiferes. | Undated | |||
A.D.S. 5 leaves. In French. | ||||
Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, Isidore, 1805-1861.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
Monday evening. A.L.S. 1p. In French. Will se him Wednesday. | ||||
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814.
Letter to James Winthrop; | Undated | 8" x 4 1/2" | ||
Thursday morning. A.L. In 3d P. 1p. and add. Desires his opinion respecting electrical rods. General physical description: 8" x 4 1/2" | ||||
Grégoire, Henri, 1750-1831.
Memo. to B. Vaughan; | Undated | 8" x 10" | ||
Paris,n.d. Photostat of D. 2p. In French Entitled: Articles recommandés à la bienveillance de Mr. Michaux. Original in the Benjamin Vaughan papers owned by Mrs. Mary Vaughan Marwin; photo. presented by Dr. Gilbert Chinard,May 1945. General physical description: 8" x 10" | ||||
Gronovius, Johannes Fredericus, 1686-1762.
Letter to Abraham Gronovius, Oxford; | Undated | 10x8 | ||
Sept.13. Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Latin. (from original in Universität Bibliothek, University of Munich.) General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Grossman, Julian A..
A new hypothesis for the interpretation of the Periodic Table | Undated | |||
T.D. and A.D. 43p. | ||||
Gull, William Withey, Sir, 1816-1890.
Letter to Mr. Mann; | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 4p. Critical of Clifford's work on atoms. Mentions Thompson. | ||||
Hall, Basil.
Letter to ----; | Undated | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Nov. 7. Sunday, A.L.S. 1p. Concerning hour of dinner appointment. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Hans, Nicholas A. (Nicholas Adolf), 1888-1969.
Additions to my article | Undated | 13x8 and 11x8-1/2 | ||
of La Loge des Neuf-Soeurs. Typed D. and A.D. 15p. For article, see: N. Hans. UNESCO... APS Proc., vol.97. no.5, pp. 513-524. Concerning freemasonry in France. Mentions B. Franklin. General physical description: 13x8 and 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Harper, Francis, 1886-1972.
Lists of Montagnais names of birds, | Undated | 11" x 8 1/2" | ||
fishes and amphibians, and mammals. Typed D. 4p. Secured by Dr. Harper during the Ungava expedition of the Arctic institute of North America, 1953. Presented by Dr. Harper, June 1954. General physical description: 11" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Hassler, F. R. (Ferdinand Rudolph), 1770-1843.
Letters to Mrs. [Dolley Payne] Madison. | Undated | 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||
A.L.S. 1p. Comments on the President's "destruction of my works," and asks her to speak to him. Presented by Forest H. Sweet. General physical description: 7-1/2x4-1/2 | ||||
Heath, Jeffrey G..
Chotaw cases | Undated | |||
Talk given 1973. Typed D. 7p. | ||||
Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823.
Autograph | Undated | |||
D.: on print of J.G.E. Heckewelder. 1p. | ||||
Heilprin, Angelo, 1853-1907.
Geneology | Undated | |||
Xerox of T.D. 1p. In family-tre form. | ||||
Herschel, Alexander Stewart, 1836-1907.
Letter to [Edward William] Brayley; | Undated | |||
June 6. A.L.S. 3p. Herschel asks Brayley is his sister may accompany him to the London Institution. Refers to Huxley and his father's lectures on volcanoes, comets and the sun. | ||||
Herschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848.
Astronomical calculations | Undated | |||
A.D. 1p. [end. by Sir John Frederick William Herschel]. | ||||
Herschel, William, 1738-1822.
Astronomical calculations | Undated | |||
A.D. 1p. [end. by Sir John Frederick William Herschel.] | ||||
Hodgson, William Brown, 1800-1871.
W[illia]m B. Hodgson to Peter S. DuPonceau, ----, | Undated | 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||
[ca. 1826?]. 2 pp. and address. A.L.S. Acknowledges receipt of package of Orientals. General physical description: 7 7/8" x 9 7/8" | ||||
Holbrook, John Edwards, 1794-1871.
Letter to [Achille] Valenciennes, Paris; | Undated | 10-1/4x8 | ||
April 20. Charleston, A.L.S. 1p.and add. Introduces Dr. Gibbes and recommends him highly. Wishes he be introduced to cordier and brogniart and shown the botanical and mineralogical sights of Paris. General physical description: 10-1/4x8 | ||||
Holland.
Calling card | Undated | |||
1 card. | ||||
Horsford, Eben Norton, 1818-1893.
Solidification of the coral reefs of Florida and source of lime in the growth of corals. | Undated | 8x5 | ||
A.D.S. 76 leaves. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Hudd, Alfred E..
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Humboldt, Alexander von, 1769-1859.
Letter to John Mansfield (?); | Undated | 8" x 5" | ||
n.d. A.L.S. 2p. and env. Seal In German General physical description: 8" x 5" | ||||
Hurst, C. C. (Charles Chamberlain).
The Hurst collection of genetic letters in the Cambridge University library. | Undated | |||
T.D.s ca. 36 items. | ||||
Jackson, Joseph, 1867-1946.
[Miscellaneous notes on Philadelphia history] | Undated | |||
Ms. and printed items 9 | ||||
Jowett, Benjamin, 1817-1893.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
Oct. 20. A.L.S. 1p. Opinion on Vivisections: "...is necessary in the interest of science..." | ||||
Krebs, Hans Adolf, Sir.
Theoretical concepts in Bilogical Sciences. | Undated | |||
T.D. with Mss notes. Ca. 25 p. | ||||
Kurath, Gertrude Prokosch.
Transcription of songs by Celestino Quintana, | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Cochiti Pueblo - Keresan recording. Typed D. 23L. From recordings: Recording Collection 24 General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Lanhurst, Edwin A..
Benjamin Franklin and the masked ciphers. | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Photostat of typed D. 43p. Extract of larger work. Presented by Gordon P. MacDavitt, April 5, 1952. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Lankester, Edwin, 1814-1874.
Letter to "My dear Sir"; | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Informs his correspondent what dates Lankester can lecture conveniently. Asks to be informed of the subject he is to speak on. | ||||
Lankester, Edwin, 1814-1874.
Letter to "My Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Informs correspondent that "I think you did not begin to subscribe in 1854 so as to entitle you to an extra volume. If you did however our distribution will send the book you choose." | ||||
Lankester, E. Ray, Sir (Edwin Ray), 1847-1929.
Letter to Mr. Monkhouse | Undated | |||
April 30. A.L.S. 3p. Asks for name of Dir M. Hicks Bench's private sectretary, to expedite founding of a "great national Institute for Preventive Medicine - a sort of 'Pasteur Institute'". | ||||
Lankester, Phebe, 1825-1900.
Letter to Mr. Hogg | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 3p. Expresses her appreciation to Mr. Hogg and "the noble band of friends who fought with us and for us so manfully against all that was unjust and unscrupulous in warfare." | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Biographical description | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Biographical descriptions | Undated | |||
D. 12p. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to A. Spottiswoode | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. and add. Informs Spttiswoode that he shall have great pleasure in putting his [Lardner's] name "to the attention of any friend of yours." | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to "Dear Sir"; | Undated | |||
Feb. 28. A.L.S. 1p., enc. wanting. Requests a new account book to replace the on misplaced. Mentions financial matters. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Miss Garrick. | Undatd | |||
Sunday. A.L.S. 2p. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to "My dear Sir;" | Undated | |||
May 29. Tuesday, A.L.S. 1p. Invites him over to enjoy a musical evening. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to "My dear Sir"; | Undated | |||
July 4. A.L.S. 1p. Informs his correspondent that the "self-registering apparatus will be prepared for you by the end of the week...." | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to "My dear Sir" | Undated | |||
Sunday. A.L.S. 1p. Requests a ticket for Sir Howard Elphinstone to "join our party tomorrow." | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to Monsieur Beunis, Paris; | Undated | |||
July 7. London, A.L.S. 1p., end., add., enc. wanting. Asks recipient to "send the enclosed to he foreign post as soon as you can." | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to [Sir Charles] Wheatstone; | Undated | |||
[May 24]. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Asks to borrow syrence [sic]. | ||||
Lardner, Dionysius, 1793-1859.
Letter to William Brockedon | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Desirous to "insert in the next number of the monthly Chronicle some commendatory notice of the spirited enterprise of Messieures Finden." | ||||
Leach, William Elford, 1790-1836.
Letter to Ja[me]s Sowerby. | Undated | 9x7-1/4 | ||
A.L.S. 3p.and add. Contains pencil sketch of plant. Concerning a plant he wishes sketched. Refers to Cuvier publication. General physical description: 9x7-1/4 | ||||
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792.
Letter to [Adrian] van Royen. | Undated | 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||
Photo.of A.L.S. 2p.and add. In Latin. (from original in Universiteitsbibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 9-1/2x7-1/2 | ||||
Lindley, John, 1799-1865.
Letter to Miss Annrth | Undated | |||
July 13. A.L.S. 3p. Identifies German terms. Sketches cross-section of Ivory tusk magnified 400x. | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
Letter to [Johann Albrecht Fabricius]. | Undated | 8-1/2x7 | ||
A.L.S.: Jacobus Loganus. 2p. In Latin. (from original in Universiteits-bibliotheek, Leiden.) General physical description: 8-1/2x7 | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
[Questionnaire used as basis of testimony in the Pennsylvania-Maryland boundary dispute] | Undated | 12" x 7 1/2" | ||
A.d. 2p. (contains ms. notes in another hand) General physical description: 12" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Logan, James, 1674-1751.
[Trade between Britain and the colonies] | Undated | 12 3/4" x 8" | ||
A.D. 1p. and end: Argumt. additional to ye Agent in behalf or ye northern colonies. General physical description: 12 3/4" x 8" | ||||
Loundes, W..
W. Loundes to ----, | Undated | 7 5/16" x 9 11/16" | ||
----, n. d. 2 pp. and endorsement. L.S. Desires information respecting exchanges in coin in India and China. General physical description: 7 5/16" x 9 11/16" | ||||
MacGillivray, W..
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Mackintosh, James, Sir, 1765-1832.
Letter to Mr. Tayler; | Undated | 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||
Dec. 27. Milton Abby, A.L.S. 3p. and add. Presented by Earl Leslie Griggs, May 1948. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Mantell, Gideon Algernon, 1790-1852.
Letter to [Sir Roderick Impey Murchison]; | Undated | |||
Feb. 20. A.L.S. 3p. Geology. Refers to Dr. James Deane of Greenfield, Mass., and Owen. | ||||
Matthew, William Diller, 1871-.
Concerning the Snake Creek artifacts | Undated | |||
A.D.S. 6p. Doesn't think man has been in North America as long as these "artifacts" indicate. | ||||
Moncrief, Alan.
Biographical notes on Thomas Pole. | Undated | 10x8 | ||
A.D. 2p. Mentions his being made a member of the APS and Franklin signing his certificate of membership. With this is: T.Pole. A syllabus... of midwifery. Photostat of title page. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Moore, Thomas, 1779-1852.
Letter to Mrs. Long; | Undated | 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||
n.d. A.L.S. 1p. Presented by Dr. Edwin G. Conklin. General physical description: 4 1/2" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Muséum national d'historie naturelle (France).
Admission ticket | Undated | |||
D. | ||||
Newton, Isaac, Sir, 1642-1727.
Notes on ancient history and mythology | Undated | 14 pp. | ||
Abstract: These are both rough reading notes and finished essays written primarily in Latin, but also in English, Greek, and Hebrew. There are sections on the Egyptians and Tyrrhenians, on history before the great flood, and a genealogical table relating to Noah. Provenance: Accessioned, 1957. These manuscripts were once part of the Portsmouth Papers, sold at auction in 1936. Subject(s): Mythology, Egyptian.; History, Ancient.; Egyptians; Tyrrhenians Access digital object: | ||||
North, Marianne, 1830-1890.
Letter to Mrs. Abbot | Undated | |||
Feb. 22. A.L.S. 4p. Dinned with George Darwin, Prof. Clarke, M. Foster. Painting an iris for Foster. Describes house of Sir Henry Younger, in which she is staying. | ||||
O'Connell, Sir Maurice Charles Philip, d. 1848.
Letter to Capt. [Charles] Wilkes; | Undated | 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||
Tuesday morning. A.L.in 3rd.P. 1p. He and Lady O'Connell accept invitation Presented by Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., Sept. 1962. General physical description: 7-1/4x4-1/2 | ||||
Ochoa, Severo, 1905-1993.
Biographical material | Undated | |||
D. 3 items. Curriculum vitae; 46p. bibliography; an autobiographical sketch, "The Pursuit of a Hobby," (Annual Review of Biochemistry, 1980). | ||||
Odell, Jonathan, 1737-1818.
Lines written on Benjamin Franklin's Inverted flame open-stove. | Undated | 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||
D. 1p. Printed: Smyth, v.1,130. Authorship uncertain, attributed also to Hannah Griffiths, Miss Norris and others. Presented by Seymour Adelman, Nov.1950. FILM54-61 FRAME226 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" | ||||
Ord, George, 1781-1866.
Concerning John Dunn Hunter's narrative, by Edward Clark, in Sketches of Imposture, Deception and Credulity. | Undated | |||
A.D.S. 1p. (See page 208 for sketch about Hunter, in: 133:D27s.2) | ||||
Owen, Fanny.
Note to "My dear Charles" [Darwin] | Undated | |||
A.N.S. 1p. Has a "horrid headache" and cannot come down even though Charles is in the house; hopes to see him soon. Originally in Loewenberg collection, B:L828. | ||||
P., N..
Note to F | Undated | 5x5 | ||
N.S.with initials. 1p. General physical description: 5x5 | ||||
Pardee, D. W..
D. W. Pardee to Cha[rle]s B. Trego, | Undated | 4 15/16" x 8" | ||
Hartford, Conn., n. d. 1 p. A.L.S. Will try to obtain a piece of the charter oak for Mr. Trego. General physical description: 4 15/16" x 8" | ||||
Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893.
Letter to Miss Norton; | Undated | 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" | ||
Aug. 7. Jamaica Plain, A.L.S. 2p. and env. Presented by Earl Leslie Griggs, May 1948. FILM 403 FRAME 143 General physical description: 4 1/2" x 6 3/4" | ||||
Patterson, Robert M. (Robert Maskell), 1787-1854.
Letter to Robley Dunglison, Baltimore; | Undated | 9" x 7 1/2" | ||
Dec. 24. Phila., A.L.S. 1p. and add. Invitation to two dinners, one at the Philosophical Society. Presented by the Rev. James O. Patterson, Aug. 1955. General physical description: 9" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827.
List of materials pertaining to Charles W. Peale in the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. | Undated | |||
D. 34 leaves. Presented by the Archives of American Art, Nov. 15, 1972. | ||||
Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery..
Subscription list; | Undated | |||
Philadelphia,1811. Photo.of Printed D.S.by 7 persons. 1p. (made from glass negative formerly in possession of Miss Frances M. Bradford.) Presented by Miss Bradford; Oct. 1961. Not Found: 2/14/2011 | ||||
Perry, William.
Letter to Jos[eph] Banks; | Undated | 13x8 | ||
Friday noon. Photo.of A.L.S. 3p.and add. (from original in National Library, Canberra, Australia). Concerning the publication of Captain Cook s journal. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Philadelphia. Association of the proprietors of the new theatre.
Share No.61 issued to Charles Biddle. | Undated | 11 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||
Printed D. filled in in ms. S: Cha.Biddle, Pres., Geo. Davis, secy. 1p. and end. At top of page is engraving of the theater. General physical description: 11 1/4" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Philadelphia. Laws.
An act to limit the number of licenses to be issued to pilots in the Port of Philadelphia. | Undated | 10x8 | ||
D. 2p.and end. General physical description: 10x8 | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Meltzel, Hungary; | Undated | 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia. Xerox of A.L.S. 2p. (from original in Magyar Tulományow Akadémie...) Forwards translations. Sends American Indian songs. General physical description: 9-1/4x7-1/2 | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
Letter to Hugo von Meltzel, Hungary; | Undated | 9x7-1/2 | ||
Philadelphia, Xerox of A.L.S. 1p. In German. (from original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Könyvtára; 1968) Concerning his publications which are to arrive in Hungary soon. General physical description: 9x7-1/2 | ||||
Phillips, Henry, 1838-1895.
New Year's greetings; | Undated | 4x5 | ||
Philadelphia. Xerox of A.D. 1p. In Latin. (from original in Magyar Tudományos Akadémia Könyvtára; 1968) General physical description: 4x5 | ||||
Prichard, James Cowles, 1786-1848.
Letter to "My dear Friend" | Undated | |||
Sunday. A.L.S. 3p. Returning "my paper which may be sent to the printers if you deem it fit". Mentions scientific terms in reltion to South Africa. | ||||
Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
[Power of attorney] | Undated | |||
[Aurthor presumed.]Xerox of A.D. 1p. Fragment. | ||||
Rainwater, Leo James.
Letter to Audrey -- | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Believes universe exists without our being very important -- except to ourselves. | ||||
Read, Charles, 1715-1774.
Letter to Israel Pemberton; | Undated | 6" x 8 1/2" | ||
n.d. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Hospitalization of James Corren. Meeting with clergy on a new charter. General physical description: 6" x 8 1/2" | ||||
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | ||||
Jan. 19. A.L.S. 3p. Was to review lives of Woen and Buckland. Owen never fully accepted Darwinian hypthesis, was a disciple of Cuvier, and hated Huxley. | ||||
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
April 3. A.L.S. 2p. Concerns a book on Molluscs. | ||||
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
May 7. Rutland Gate, Eng. A.L.S. 2p. Asks for article on molluscs. Mentions George Mivart(?). | ||||
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895.
Letter to Mr. Hebbing; | Undated | |||
July 19. A.L.S. 1p. Sending Mr. Longman's check, for Reeve's paper on birds. | ||||
Reeve, Henry, 1813-1895.
Note to -- | Undated | |||
May 16. A.N.S. 1p. Thanks for manuscript on Shells and shelfish. | ||||
Rhodes, James Ford, 1848-1927.
Letter to James Grant Bey | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 2p. | ||||
Richards, Horace Clark,, 1868-1945.
Note concerning copy of book by Lord Kelvin | Undated | |||
A.N.S. 1p. Gives provenance of book. Mentions J.T. Bottomley and meeting with Kelvin. | ||||
Rusby, Henry Hurd, 1855-1940.
Michaux's New Jersey garden. | Undated | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typed D. 6p. From Torrey botanical club, Bulletin, v.11,pp.88-90,1884. Presented by Dr. Gilbert Chinard, Feb. 1947. General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Russia (U.S.S.R.) Laws, statutes, etc..
Constitution. | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 16p. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Sabine, Edward, Sir, 1788-1883.
Letter to Mr. White; | Undated | |||
Jan. 30. A.L.S. 2p. Will be at the Royal Society to watch Dr. Sharpey. Concerning diploma from Stockholm Academy of Sciences. | ||||
Sadiga, Sally.
Creek Indian land dispute to the Supreme Court of Alabama: | Undated | 13x8 | ||
Sally Sadiga vs. Richard De Marcus and peter Hufman. D. 5p. General physical description: 13x8 | ||||
Safford, A. R K..
Letter to Frank X. Reuss | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Sends impression of the seal of the territory. | ||||
Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
June 10. A.L. in 3rd P. 2p. Encloses note (not present) to a Mr. Holland. Sent on arrival in Wales, gies plans for next few days: will examine mountains to the north and later the slate quarries. Must return to Oxford to attend a scientific meeting a week hence. | ||||
Sedgwick, Adam, 1785-1873.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
Feb. 20. A.L.S. 1p. | ||||
Sharpey, William, 1802-1880.
Letter to [Sir John Russell] Reynolds | Undated | |||
March 23. N.Y. A.L.S. 2p. Explains why has not sent "promised Document." | ||||
Shippen, William, 1712-1801.
Letter to Edward Shippen | Undated | |||
Friday. A.L.S. 1p. and add. Sends bearer, Mrs. Alberstaff (?) for advice. | ||||
Soemmerring, Detmar Wilhelm, 1793-1871.
Letter to [Philip] Tidyman. | Undated | 8x5 | ||
L. in 3rd.P. 1p. Asks that head of animal be sent to Munich. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Sommerfeld, Arnold, 1868-1951.
Material from the Deutsches Museum, Munich; | Undated | |||
n.d. Photo. 4pieces. These were illegible on film: P-2, reel 84. | ||||
Southern Insurance & Trust Company of Philadelphia.
Memorial to the Senate and House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. | Undated | 13-1/2x8 | ||
Printed D.filled in in ms.S.by 79 persons. 4p. General physical description: 13-1/2x8 | ||||
Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Malecite bird names | Undated | |||
A.D. 3p. and end. | ||||
Speck, Frank G. (Frank Gouldsmith), 1881-1950.
Table of contents to Record 49: | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Recordings of Cherokee, Naskapi, Penobscot, Sioux (Santee), and Winnebago materials made in the 1930's. Typed D. 5p. This may not be in the same order as the re-recording. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Spence, William.
Letter to Mr. London | Undated | |||
Wednesday night. A.L.S. 4p. | ||||
Spence, E..
Letter to Mrs. London | Undated | |||
Thursday. A.L.S. 3p. | ||||
Stanford University. Libraries.
Description and checklist of the Thomas Leiper Kane Collection. | Undated | 8-1/2x11 | ||
Xerox copy of D. 8p. Presented by Stanford University, March 15, 1967. General physical description: 8-1/2x11 | ||||
Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859.
Note to ----. | Undated | 5-1/2x5-1/4 | ||
A.N.S. 1p. Wishes to know the time for their meeting that evening. General physical description: 5-1/2x5-1/4 | ||||
Stewart, John.
Prospectus of a book by John Stewart, "Opus Maximum; | Undated | 7 1/2" x 8 5/8" | ||
or, Great Essay to reduce the contingency of the moral world into system of science." n. d. 2 pp. Pr.D. Enclosed in letter from J(ohn) Stewart to John Vaughan, London, January 17, 1802. Not Found: 2/14/2011 General physical description: 7 1/2" x 8 5/8" | ||||
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896.
Letter to Annie [ ]; | Undated | 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||
n.d. A.L.S. 1p. Presented by Earl Leslie Griggs, May 1948. General physical description: 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" | ||||
Strickland, Arthur.
Autograph | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Stumpf, Vernon O..
Who was Elizabeth Downes Franklin? | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Xerox of typed D. 4p. Presented by Nicholas Wainwright; Dec. 1969. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Sutcliffe, Alice Crary.
Letter to [Samuel V.] Hoffman; | Undated | 6-1/2x5 | ||
Sept. 13. A.L.S. 2p. Thanks for water color reproduction of Robert Fulton's "Clermont." General physical description: 6-1/2x5 | ||||
Sutcliffe, Alice Crary.
Letter to [Samuel V.] Hoffman; | Undated | 6-1/4x4 | ||
Friday morning. A.L.S. 3p. Concerning "bogus" descendents of Robert Fulton. General physical description: 6-1/4x4 | ||||
Sutcliffe, Alice Crary.
Letter to Samuel V. Hoffman; | Undated | 6-1/4x5 | ||
Sept. 25. A.L.S. 1p. Thanks to invitation for banquet in honor of Fulton. General physical description: 6-1/4x5 | ||||
Taylor, Archer, 1890-1973.
A partial bibliography of the work of Archer Taylor (not complete...) | Undated | 8 1/2" x 11" | ||
Typed D. 5 leaves General physical description: 8 1/2" x 11" | ||||
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Plans for an American University. | Undated | |||
Photo.of A.D. 6p. (from the original in the Thomson Memorandum book, 1754-1774, Gratz Collection, H.S.P.) | ||||
Tilghman, James, 1716-1793.
Letter to the Rev. Mr. Jones; | Undated | 12 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||
n.d. A.Dr. of L.S. with initials 2p. Mutilated. Finances. General physical description: 12 1/4" x 7 1/4" | ||||
Trego, Charles B., 1794-1874.
Biblical verses. | Undated | 12x10 | ||
A.D. 4p. and end.: "Chas. B. Trego." General physical description: 12x10 | ||||
Tupper, Martin Farquhar, 1810-1889.
Card, thanking him in the matter of the carriage. | Undated | 2x3-1/4 | ||
A.D.S. 1p. General physical description: 2x3-1/4 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to ----; | Undated | 7x4-1/2 | ||
Tuesday. A.L.S. 1p. His assistant will treat the daughter. General physical description: 7x4-1/2 | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
Nov. 27. A.L.S. 1p. on Royal Institution Stationary. Obliged to publishers of Dr. Cairo's lecture. "I have heard the lecture spoken of as the ablest utterance hitherto argued against me." | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [James Maurice] Wilson; | Undated | |||
Wednesday. A.L.S. 2p. Has read Wilson's letter with extreme interest, commenting "Would that our intellectual leaders could be rendered wise in time." | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Letter to [Walter?] White; | Undated | |||
Friday. A.L.S. 1p., enclosures wanted. Asks White to send books and papers to whom they are addressed. | ||||
Tyndall, John, 1820-1893.
Watercolor drawing | Undated | |||
Watercolor on cardboard, with initials "R.W." Shows two ment (one with umbrella), and dog, wading. Inscribred on back: "Tyndall and I." | ||||
Unidentified.
Articles recommended to this consideration of Mr. Samuel Griffitts | Undated | |||
D. 2p. In French. A list of 12 books. | ||||
Unidentified.
Autographs of 19th C. British Scientists. | Undated | |||
A.D. ca. 16 autos. Various sizes. | ||||
Unidentified.
[Biographical note on John Churchman] | Undated | |||
D. 1p. and end. End: For Cadwalader Evans. | ||||
Unidentified.
Books in the warehouse, etc. | Undated | |||
D. 15p. Mentions B. Franklin's work. | ||||
Unidentified.
Calculation of the error in the -- parallax in declination as dtermined in the usual manner. With example. | Undated | |||
A.D. 1p. Formula for calculating error of moon's parallax in declination. Mentions [Thomas] Sherwin's tables. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning a copper mine lately discovered on the land of John Shannon, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania. | Undated | |||
D. 2p. and end. | ||||
Copper mine, on the land of John Shannon...of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | Undated | 1 map, 39.4 x 31.8 cm | ||
This map shows eight shafts which were sunk and five are described as being on the vein, e.g., "No. 2 A Pit sunk 12 feet deep the vein 4 feet wide some five stones of Copper ore a great prospect." Also, the "road leading from Perkiomen to the White Horse tavern" is shown. 50 fathoms = 17 cm. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning asylum | Undated | |||
D. 7p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning grape culture | Undated | 1 page(s) | ||
In French. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning J.D. Wilhelm Bayrhoffer and his publication on lichens. | Undated | |||
D. 4p. In French. Found in volume: Bayhoffer. Einiges uber Lichenen... (589.1:B34) | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning pilotage rates in Charlestown, Virginia, Baltimore, New York, and Philadelphia | Undated | |||
A.D. 2p. end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning sailing | Undated | |||
D. 1p. Questions and answers. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning saltpetre | Undated | |||
D. 2p., end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Concerning the manufacture of potash. | Undated | |||
D. 2p. Refers to Linnaeus. | ||||
Unidentified.
Conditions of agreement with regard to packet intended to be established from this port to those to the North and South. | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Considerations respecting the place in the northern part of the United States, | Undated | 8 1/8" x 12 13/16" | ||
best suited at this moment for the establishment of a public observatory, ----, n. d. 4 pp. Com. Advocates establishment of observatory at Brunswick, Maine. General physical description: 8 1/8" x 12 13/16" | ||||
Unidentified.
Course of historical, political and commercial geography. | Undated | |||
[May?] D. 1p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Description of Bombax pyramidale, being a description of a "large tree with very spreading branches." | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Description of certain specific grains of gold | Undated | |||
A.D. 2p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Description of the Richard Montgomery medal | Undated | |||
D. 2p. In French. Refers to Franklin, Washington, Lee, Gates and Burgoyne. | ||||
Unidentified.
Eschelle de 20 pieds pour vaisseaux de 74 canons. | Undated | |||
D. 8 leaves, of which 5 contain writing. In French. Originally given catalogue number: 699:Ec4 | ||||
Unidentified.
Expenses of a steam boat | Undated | |||
D. 1p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Extracts from the Transactions of the Horticultural Society. | Undated | |||
D. 2p. Concerning insects. | ||||
Unidentified.
Fragment of will | Undated | |||
D. 1p. Incomplete. Mentions Martha Steel. | ||||
Unidentified.
Fumigatory sulphurous bath apparatus. | Undated | |||
D. 1p. and end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Geometry problems | Undated | |||
D. 2p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Index to accounts | Undated | |||
D. 52p. of which 32 are blank, and marbeled covers. | ||||
Unidentified.
Pictograph signatures of Native leaders | Undated | |||
Photostat of D. 1p. Iroquois chiefs, and others. From Penna. Archives, Vol. 1, 1664-1747, illustration facing page 100. | ||||
Pictograph signatures of Native leaders | Undated | |||
Abstract: Black and white photomechanical print of 112 pictograph signature of Native leaders, with English translation of names and dates of treaties or other documents signed from 1682-1785. Lenape (Delaware) and Nanticoke names identified, included Tamanend. Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) signatories as well in most cases specified as Onondaga, Tuscarora, Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, or Mohawk. Previously cataloged as "Iroquois hieroglyphs." Access digital object: | ||||
Unidentified.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
L. 2p. Draft. Concerning a letter from [Alexander?] Patterson concerning the Wyoming valley controversy. Presented by Arthur Bloch, Dec. 3, 1952. | ||||
Unidentified.
Letter to -- | Undated | |||
L. 3p. Concerning possible law for harbor pilots. | ||||
Unidentified.
Letter to Anna Bartram | Undated | |||
Xerox of L. 1p. and add. Invites her to visit and stay the night. | ||||
Unidentified.
Letter to [J.F.?] Gronovius | Undated | |||
Photo. of A.L.S. 1p. and add. | ||||
Unidentified.
Letter to James Burd(?) | Undated | |||
1p. Fragment. | ||||
Unidentified.
List of books and prices | Undated | |||
D. 37p. Mentions B. Franklin. | ||||
Unidentified.
List of works by Auguste Carlier | Undated | |||
D. 1p., end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Listing of contents of a house. | Undated | |||
D. 12p. In French. Presented by J. Bennett Nolan. | ||||
Unidentified.
Memoir of Robert Morris | Undated | |||
D. 6p. | ||||
Unidentified.
Memorandum. List of eight documents from 1681 to 1966. | Undated | |||
D. 1p. and end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Memorandum from old papers relative to Pennepacker Mills. | Undated | |||
D. 2p. Presented by Elizabeth Cadwallader Wood, Dec., 1975. | ||||
Unidentified.
Memorandum of persons living to great ages. | Undated | |||
D. 1p. and end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Method of putting up wire fences | Undated | |||
D. 1p. and end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Natural Philosophy | Undated | 80 page(s) | ||
Student notes on natural philosophy, author and date unknown (late 18th century). Covers all aspects of "Natural Philosophy," with sections on many topics, from "Of Matter" to "Constructing Logarithms." Many drawings, some very detailed. Other Descriptive Information: Accession M2006-11. Purchased in June 2006, with funds from the Friends of the APS Library | ||||
Unidentified.
Notes on electricity, taken from publications, including Franklin's. | Undated | |||
D. 3p. This was removed, May 1962, from 537:F851e. | ||||
Unidentified.
Note on James Otis | Undated | |||
A.D. 2p. Found in Wm. Tudor's Life of James Otis. Note on Tudor's Life. Mentions Adams and Franklin. | ||||
Unidentified.
Notes to Baron de Hupsch von Lontzen, pertaining to the curing and preservation of animal and bird skins... | Undated | |||
D. 6p. In English and French. [Removed from a pamphlet by Hupsch von Lontzen (Pam.1195, no. 2) by Spawn, June 1965.] | ||||
Unidentified.
Note to "Dear C" | Undated | |||
A.N. 1p. Concerns Darwin letters and study of the hedgehog by Huxley, Darwin and Ball. | ||||
Unidentified.
Observations on the phenomena of the lever. | Undated | |||
D. 24p. | ||||
Unidentified.
On the logic of geometry | Undated | |||
D. 19p. | ||||
Unidentified.
On vapor, or the generation of steam. | Undated | |||
D. 1p. and end. | ||||
Unidentified.
Preliminary report on the Tench Coxe papers. | Undated | |||
Typed D. viii, 36 leaves. The Tench Coxe papers are not in the possession of the APS. | ||||
Unidentified.
Recipes for making grape wine and spiced rhubarb. | Undated | |||
D. 2 pieces. | ||||
Unidentified.
Survey of the house and observatory of David Rittenhouse | Undated | |||
Photo. of D. 2p. Presented by John Daly, June, 1973. | ||||
Unidentified.
Ticket, signed by G. Cuvier | Undated | |||
Jardin du Roi ticket. | ||||
Unidentified.
"The Key to the American Riddle [according to the interpretation of the book of Revelations]." | Undated | 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||
Bible. New Testament. Revelations. D. 5p. General physical description: 13-1/2x8-1/2 | ||||
Vaughan, Benjamin, 1751-1835.
Letter to Gen. [William] North; | Undated | 9 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||
Sept. 26. Hallowell, A.L.S. 1p. Congratulations on his son's marriage to Miss Bridge. General physical description: 9 1/2" x 7 3/4" | ||||
Vaughan, John, 1756-1841.
Memorandum | Undated | 5x8 | ||
A.D. 1p. Concerning the right of the society to answer a request. On same sheet as letter from Joseph Sansom to Robert Patterson; Monday morning [1790?]. General physical description: 5x8 | ||||
Vigny, Alfred de, 1797-1863.
Journal. | Undated | |||
Photo. 1p. From original in Collection Lovenjoul, Chantilly, France. Presented by Irving Massey, grantee, 1966. | ||||
W., J. F..
Letter to Mc H ; | Undated | |||
Dec. 10. A.L.S. 2p., enc. wanting. Sends pictures of Philadelphia. Mentions [John?] Vaughan. Located in Library; July 26, 1974. | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to "Dear Sir;" | Undated | 5x3-1/2 | ||
Wednesday. A.L.S. 1p. Forwards ticket for the meeting of the agricultural society. General physical description: 5x3-1/2 | ||||
Warden, David Bailie, 1772-1845.
Letter to Mr. Todd, Paris; | Undated | 8x5 | ||
Aug. 5. A.L.S. 2p.and add. Le Ray de Chaumont said he was leaving Paris soon, and Warden wants him to take some letters to the U.S. for him. General physical description: 8x5 | ||||
Washington, Horace Lea.
Letter to [James] Brant Bey | Undated | |||
Wednesday. A.L.S. 1p. Thanks for translating the seal. | ||||
Watt, James, 1736-1819.
Inventory of manuscripts preserved at Doldowlod, Radnorshire. | Undated | |||
Xerox of typed D. 37p. | ||||
White, Cyril.
The Secretary of the Continental Congress: Charles Thomson | Undated | |||
T.D. 7p. | ||||
White, William, 1748-1836.
Manuscript note on the church in America. | Undated | 11x7-1/2 | ||
Photo-Lithograph of A.D. 4p.and engraving of White, bound in paper covers; 1877. Presented by James Bennett Nolan; May 3, 1956. General physical description: 11x7-1/2 | ||||
Wigner, Eugene Paul, 1902-1995.
Convocation address: University of Alberta | Undated | |||
Typed D.S. 4p. | ||||
Will, Homer.
Letter to Dr. [Thomas Darlington] Cope | Undated | |||
A.L.S. 1p. Found in: 506.73/P38n. Sending Pa. Acdemy of Science Newsletter. | ||||
Winthrop, James.
Letter to [Elbridge] Gerry; | Undated | 6" x 7 1/2" | ||
Thursday noon. A.L. in 3d P. 2p. Gives his opinion relative to preferred type of electrical rods; mentions Dr. Franklin. FILM54-61 FRAME225 General physical description: 6" x 7 1/2" | ||||
Wright, John Kirtland, 1891-1969.
A pseudo-Platonic dialogue... | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 13p. Concerning a biography of him to be written. Presented by the author; April 14, 1966. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Young, Henry J..
John Meem. | Undated | 11x8-1/2 | ||
Typed D. 4p. Presented by the Historical society of York County, Feb. 15, 1947. General physical description: 11x8-1/2 | ||||
Younghusband, Edward Francis, Sir, 1863-1942.
Letter to "Dear Sir" | Undated | |||
Oct. 11. A.L.S. 2p. Setting up and appointment to meet. Concern with leases on two Indian forests. | ||||
Zach, Franz Xaver, Freiherr von (1754-1832 ).
Letter to Tiberius Cavallo, London | Undated | |||
A.L. 4p., add. Concerning astronomical observations, and gives readings. Refers to Royal Society, Sir Joseph Banks, microscope, telescopes, Peter Dollond, Herschel and Masklyne. Praises his publications on air, elastic fluids, chemistry, and reports that Volta was impressed by them. | ||||
Mountain, Isabel Morgan, 1911-1996.
Letter to "Dearest Father and Mother" | Undated | 1 item(s) ; 6" x 7" | ||
Virologist Isabel M. Morgan writes her parents a newsy letter, about a trip to Philadelphia, her life in New York. Probably written in 1942 as it describes what people are doing for the war effort and someone in the merchant marine. Provenance: Found tipped-in Edmund B. Wilson's "The Physical Basis of Life," Koha accession number 236699. Subject(s): World War, 1939-1945 |