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Letter From John Sibley To Samuel Sibley, February 28, 1803, John Sibley Feb 1803

Letter From John Sibley To Samuel Sibley, February 28, 1803, John Sibley

John Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from John Sibley to son, Samuel Sibley, February 28, 1803. John Sibley describes Louisiana; Native American in the area; general gossip.


Revival Of Religion, Kentucky Library Research Collections Dec 1802

Revival Of Religion, Kentucky Library Research Collections

Research Collections

A SHORT NARRATIVE OF THE Revival of Religion in Logan County, KY as presented in the New York Missionary Magazine and Repository of Religious Intelligence, these are the recollections of James McGready


The Nature And Importance Of True Republicanism With A Few Suggestions Favorable To Independence: A Discourse, Delivered At Rutland, (Vermont,) The Fourth Of July, 1801. — It Being The 25th Anniversary Of American Independence., Lemuel Haynes, Paul Royster , Ed. Jun 1801

The Nature And Importance Of True Republicanism With A Few Suggestions Favorable To Independence: A Discourse, Delivered At Rutland, (Vermont,) The Fourth Of July, 1801. — It Being The 25th Anniversary Of American Independence., Lemuel Haynes, Paul Royster , Ed.

Electronic Texts in American Studies

This intriguing document is a political 4th of July “discourse” by an African American New England Congregational ordained minister and Revolutionary War veteran from the very early years of the Republic. Lemuel Haynes’ personal history is an interesting story, as is his assessment of the progress, needs, and future prospects of the new nation. Ostensibly and formally, the discourse is about selecting leadership dedicated to serving the public welfare and avoiding men who seek office for personal preferment, power, or fame. Taking a text from the gospel of Luke, Haynes applies the advice of Jesus to his disciples to the …


Notes From A Lecture On Midwifery By Dr. William Shippen, Jr. April 7, 1798; And Clinical Notes From The Pennsylvania Hospital, December 1799-February 1800, Uriah Derickson Dec 1799

Notes From A Lecture On Midwifery By Dr. William Shippen, Jr. April 7, 1798; And Clinical Notes From The Pennsylvania Hospital, December 1799-February 1800, Uriah Derickson

Medical Student and Faculty Lecture Notes

This notebook was written by student Uriah Derickson at Pennsylvania Hospital. The notebook includes notes from a lecture on Midwifery by Dr. William Shippen, Jr. that were taken on April 7, 1798. Shippen was a professor of Anatomy and Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital from 1774-1806. He pioneered courses in midwifery despite opposition, and warned against the use of instruments in childbirth (Penn University Archives & Records Center). The notebook also contains clinical notes written at the Pennsylvania Hospital under the direction of Dr. Benjamin Rush and Dr. Philip Syng Physick. The notebook mentions that on February 26, …


Letter From Samuel Hopkins To George And Samuel Sibley, February 9, 1797, Samuel Hopkins Feb 1797

Letter From Samuel Hopkins To George And Samuel Sibley, February 9, 1797, Samuel Hopkins

George Champlin Sibley Papers

Transcript of Letter from Samuel Hopkins to grandsons, George and Samuel Sibley, February 9, 1797. Hopkins gives advice to his grandsons on how they should live.


The Case, Trevett Against Weeden Dec 1786

The Case, Trevett Against Weeden

Library Archive

Wherein the Rights of the People to Trial by Jury, &c. are dated and maintained, and the Legislative, Judiciary and Executive Powers of Government examined and denned.


The French Gazette, Norman Desmarais, Carl Becker Dec 1779

The French Gazette, Norman Desmarais, Carl Becker

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The French Gazette is an English translation of the Gazette Françoise, the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet that brought the Count de Rochambeau and 5800 French troops to America in July, 1780. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The French facsimile edition is also available elsewhere on this site.


Gazette Francoise Dec 1779

Gazette Francoise

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The Gazette Françoise is a facsimile edition of the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The English translation is available elsewhere on this site.


Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army Sep 1776

Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lieutenant Doggett is granted one month's leave in September of 1776. At the time this note was written Gates was headquartered at Ticonderoga, New York.


The Tryal Between J.G. Biker, Plaintiff; And M. Morley, Doctor Of Phyfic, Defendant; For Criminal Conversation With The Plaintiff’S Wife; On Tuefday The 30th Of June At Guildhall, London, Sword &. Buckler Court Jan 1741

The Tryal Between J.G. Biker, Plaintiff; And M. Morley, Doctor Of Phyfic, Defendant; For Criminal Conversation With The Plaintiff’S Wife; On Tuefday The 30th Of June At Guildhall, London, Sword &. Buckler Court

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An account of a civil suit, including witness testimony, of charges of assault and criminal conversation against the defendant for having unlawful martial relations with the plaintiff’s wife. The evidence presented during the trial suggests witness tampering took place on the part of the plaintiff, which resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Printed for J. Huggonson in Sword and Buckler Court, Ludgate-Hill. 1741.


Abigail Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, May 10, 1702, Abigail Pemberton May 1702

Abigail Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, May 10, 1702, Abigail Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated May 10, 1702 (April 29, 1702 Old Style) from Abigail Pemberton to her brother, Israel Pemberton. It concerns a recent bout of dysentery and Abigail's recent poor health. She also reports the death of James Howard.


Abigail Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, May 10, 1702, Abigail Pemberton May 1702

Abigail Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, May 10, 1702, Abigail Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated May 10, 1702 (April 29, 1702 Old Style) from Abigail Pemberton to her brother, Israel Pemberton. It concerns a recent bout of dysentery and Abigail's recent poor health. She also reports the death of James Howard.


Alice Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, April 16, 1702, Alice Pemberton Apr 1702

Alice Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, April 16, 1702, Alice Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated April 15, 1702 (April 5, 1702 Old Style) from Alice Pemberton to Samuel Carpenter. Part of the letter concerns a financial plan to raise money for debts and legacies without having to lose either stock or servants.


Alice Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, April 16, 1702, Alice Pemberton Apr 1702

Alice Pemberton, Samuel Carpenter, April 16, 1702, Alice Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated April 15, 1702 (April 5, 1702 Old Style) from Alice Pemberton to Samuel Carpenter. Part of the letter concerns a financial plan to raise money for debts and legacies without having to lose either stock or servants.


Israel Pemberton, Phineas Pemberton, January 2, 1702, Israel Pemberton Jan 1702

Israel Pemberton, Phineas Pemberton, January 2, 1702, Israel Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated January 2, 1702 (December 22, 1701 Old Style) from Israel Pemberton to his father, Phineas Pemberton.


Israel Pemberton, Phineas Pemberton, January 2, 1702, Israel Pemberton Jan 1702

Israel Pemberton, Phineas Pemberton, January 2, 1702, Israel Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated January 2, 1702 (December 22, 1701 Old Style) from Israel Pemberton to his father, Phineas Pemberton.


Phineas Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, December 19, 1701, Phineas Pemberton Dec 1701

Phineas Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, December 19, 1701, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated December 18, 1701 (December 8, 1701 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his son, Israel Pemberton. In the letter, Phineas tells Israel about the poor quality of an item they are looking to purchase. He instructs Israel not to pay more than 12 [shillings?] per bushel for [brine? lime?]. Phineas also mentions his poor health.


Richard Johns, Israel Pemberton, Circa May 9 1700, Richard Johns May 1700

Richard Johns, Israel Pemberton, Circa May 9 1700, Richard Johns

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated circa May 9, 1700 (June 28, 1700 Old Style) from Richard Johns to Israel Pemberton


Richard Johns, Israel Pemberton, Circa May 9 1700, Richard Johns Apr 1700

Richard Johns, Israel Pemberton, Circa May 9 1700, Richard Johns

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated circa May 9, 1700 (June 28, 1700 Old Style) from Richard Johns to Israel Pemberton.


Phineas Pemberton, Abigail Pemberton, December 18, 1697, Phineas Pemberton Dec 1697

Phineas Pemberton, Abigail Pemberton, December 18, 1697, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated December 18, 1697 (December 8, 1697 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his daughter, Abigail Pemberton.


Israel Pemberton, Joseph Pemberton, November 8, 1697, Israel Pemberton Nov 1697

Israel Pemberton, Joseph Pemberton, November 8, 1697, Israel Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated November 8, 1697 (October 29, 1697 Old Style) from Israel Pemberton to his brother, Joseph.


Israel Pemberton, Joseph Pemberton, November 8, 1697, Israel Pemberton Nov 1697

Israel Pemberton, Joseph Pemberton, November 8, 1697, Israel Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated November 8, 1697 (October 29, 1697 Old Style) from Israel Pemberton to his brother, Joseph.


Phineas Pemberton, Abigail Pemberton, November 1, 1697, Phineas Pemberton Oct 1697

Phineas Pemberton, Abigail Pemberton, November 1, 1697, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated November 1, 1697 (October 22, 1697 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his daughter, Abigail Pemberton.


Phineas Pemberton, Abigail Pemberton, November 1, 1697, Phineas Pemberton Oct 1697

Phineas Pemberton, Abigail Pemberton, November 1, 1697, Phineas Pemberton

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated November 1, 1697 (October 22, 1697 Old Style) from Phineas Pemberton to his daughter, Abigail Pemberton. Phineas Pemberton instructs Abigail on matters related to business and family.


David Lloyd, Phineas Pemberton, July 2, 1697, David Lloyd Jul 1697

David Lloyd, Phineas Pemberton, July 2, 1697, David Lloyd

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated July 2, 1697 (June 22, 1697 Old Style) from David Lloyd to Phineas Pemberton.


Mary Bowne, Phineas Pemberton And Phebe Pemberton, September 22, 1696, Mary Bowne Sep 1696

Mary Bowne, Phineas Pemberton And Phebe Pemberton, September 22, 1696, Mary Bowne

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated September 22, 1696 (September 12, 1696 Old Style) from Mary Bowne to Phineas Pemberton.


Mary Bowne, Phineas Pemberton And Phebe Pemberton, September 22, 1696, Mary Bowne Sep 1696

Mary Bowne, Phineas Pemberton And Phebe Pemberton, September 22, 1696, Mary Bowne

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated September 22, 1696 (September 12, 1696 Old Style) from Mary Bowne to Phineas Pemberton. Bowne details an arduous journey to New York where she and others had to transport their horses on ferries to get to their destination. Bowne also inquires about Phebe Pemberton's health after recovering from an illness. The front of the letter has small scratch work enumerating possibly goods to be delivered to other Quakers.


Anthony Banks, Phineas Pemberton, June 13, 1696, Anthony Banks Jun 1696

Anthony Banks, Phineas Pemberton, June 13, 1696, Anthony Banks

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated June 13, 1696 (June 3, 1696 Old Style) from Anthony Banks to his cousin, Phineas Pemberton. It is followed by a note written by Phineas at the bottom.


Anthony Banks, Phineas Pemberton, June 13, 1696, Anthony Banks Jun 1696

Anthony Banks, Phineas Pemberton, June 13, 1696, Anthony Banks

Pemberton Correspondence Transcriptions

Letter dated June 13, 1696 (June 3, 1696 Old Style) from Anthony Banks to his cousin, Phineas Pemberton. It is followed by a note written by Phineas at the bottom.


Mary Bowne, Phineas Pemberton And Phebe Pemberton, December 17, 1693, Mary Bowne Dec 1693

Mary Bowne, Phineas Pemberton And Phebe Pemberton, December 17, 1693, Mary Bowne

Pemberton Correspondence

Letter dated December 17, 1693 (December 7, 1693 Old Style) from Mary Bowne to Phineas and Phebe Pemberton.