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Buckskin Breeches Order Slip, September 16, 1773, Michael M. Gannon

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on September 16, 1773 by Michael M. Gannon, requests buckskin breeches.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

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The Elements Of Speech, John Herries

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

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1772, January 6 - Thomas Harrison, Thomas Harrison

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter to Thomas Edgar, uncle of Thomas Gilchrist, about a shipment of wine and details regarding the shipment delay.

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The Plain Path To Christian Perfection, Shewing That We Are To Seek For Reconciliation And Union With God, Solely By Renouncing Ourselves, Denying The World, And Following Our Blessed Savior, In The Regeneration, Anthony Benezet

Historical Quaker Books

Translated by Anthony Benezet.
"The treatise of which the following is an extract, was written in the German language about two hundred and fifty years ago, and since translated into the French." -Preface

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Lectures By Doctor Hugh Blair, Profesor [Sic] Of Rhetoric Belles Lettres In The University Of Edinburgh, James Wilson

Manuscript of Lectures by Doctor Hugh Blair

Handwritten notes taken by James Wilson from a lecture by Doctor Hugh Blair, who served as the Regius Professor of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres at the University of Edinburgh from 1762-1784. His appointment marked the beginning of the teaching of English Literature at Edinburgh University and the birth of the oldest English department in the world. Learn more: https://archives.collections.ed.ac.uk/agents/people/1903

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1771, October 20 - Thomas Gilchrist, Thomas Gilchrist

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter to Thomas Edgar discussing delayed travel, wine and Virginia Ham shipments, and estate matters. Letter mentions Mr. Gibson and Thomas Harrison.

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Affadavit Of Richard Gridley, Signed By John Hill, Richard Gridley, John Hill

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Affadavit of Richard Gridley making oath to not hold any other place of employment of profit, civil or military under his majesty, except as a "reduced Captain" in the "First Reduced Regiment of Foot." Signed by Richard Gridley and John Hill, the Justice of the Peace, dated June 25, 1771.

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Letter From Benjamin Franklin To Humphrey Marshall, Benjamin Franklin 1706-1790

Benjamin Franklin Collection

A Letter from Benjamin Franklin to Humphrey Marshall in reply to a previous letter.

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Isaac Low To Jellis Fonda, March 30, 1771, Isaac Low

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Isaac wrote to Jellis Fonda, addressed Merchant at Caughnawaga. The letter covers an account with Philip Livingston, whose supply of rum, linens, and other items are described. Low also complains that an order of pearl ash received last year is not good. Name included: Philip Livingston, Mr. Ramadge, Mr. Simon McTravis, Croghan. Products included: frives (clothing), pork, pepper.

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Thomas Shubrick To Samuel Grove, March 23, 1771, Thomas Shubrick

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

Thomas owes Samuel money and will discharge the payment soon.

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Bill Of Exchange For ₤42 Drawn On The "Pay Office Horse Guards", Signed By Richard Gridley, Richard Gridley

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bill of exchange for £42 drawn on the "Pay Office Horse Guards" at Westminster to the order of Jonathan and John Amory, signed by Richard Gridley, February 1771.

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The Life And Spiritual Sufferings Of That Faithful Servant Of Christ Jane Hoskens, A Public Preacher Among The People Called Quakers, Jane Fenn Hoskens

Zea E-Books in American Studies

In 1712, nineteen-year-old Jane Fenn left her home, family, and friends in London to obey an inner voice that said ——“Go to Pennsylvania! ” Arrived in Philadelphia, she was soon cast into debtors’ prison for refusing to sign an indenture dictated by the man who had arranged her passage. Redeemed by a group of Quakers from Plymouth County who wished to employ her as a schoolteacher, she spent three years in their community and began to absorb their teachings and their ways.

Her narrative chronicles her inward struggles with her own sense of unworthiness, the temptations of Satan, her distaste …

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Genealogical Records Of The Van Raalte Family, No Author

Van Raalte Papers: 1700-1799

Genealogical records of the Van Raalte family members.

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The Life And Spiritual Sufferings Of That Faithful Servant Of Christ Jane Hoskens, A Public Preacher Among The People Called Quakers, Jane Fenn Hoskens, Paul Royster Editor

Historical Quaker Books

In 1712, nineteen-year-old Jane Fenn left her home, family, and friends in London to obey an inner voice that said ——“Go to Pennsylvania! ” Arrived in Philadelphia, she was soon cast into debtors’ prison for refusing to sign an indenture dictated by the man who had arranged her passage. Redeemed by a group of Quakers from Plymouth County who wished to employ her as a schoolteacher, she spent three years in their community and began to absorb their teachings and their ways.

Her narrative chronicles her inward struggles with her own sense of unworthiness, the temptations of Satan, her distaste …

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A Bill In The Chancery Of New Jersey, Circa 1771, Richard Stockton, Joseph Galloway

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

The following document is a bill in the Chancery of New-Jersey, at the suit of Priscilla Bland, John Mann and Mercy his wife; against Redford Ashfield, and others.

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Theophrastus Paracelsus, Natürliches Zauber-Magazin : Worinnen Als In Einem Auszug Aus Dessen Schriften Allerley Zur Lust Und Nutzen, Insbesondere Aber Auch Oekonomische Künsten, Und Bewährt Erfundene Curen An Menschen Und Vieh Enthaltend Sind, Zum Allgeminen Nutzen Herausgegeben., Unknown

The Robert E. Schlueter – Paracelsus Collection

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Account For Ship Captain John Brown With Sam And William Vernon; October 29, 1770, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia., John Brown, Sam Vernon, William Vernon

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This document records the debits and credits accounted for by John Brown in his shipping of various cargo, which includes Jamaican and New England rum, pork, rice, onions, molasses, bread, tea, chocolate, snuff, corn, coffee, flour, and leather.

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Buckskin Breeches Order Slip, May 23, 1770, Unknown

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on May 23, 1770 requests buckskin breeches.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

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A Discourse On Saving Knowledge: Delivered At The Instalment Of The Reverend Samuel Hopkins, April 11, 1770, Ezra Stiles

Newport Ephemera

No abstract provided.

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Indenture, John Duncan With Peter V.B Livingston, April 1, 1770, John Duncan, Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Liberty Hall Collection 1770s

The following document is an indenture between John Duncan in Schenectady in the County of Albany and Province of New York of the first part and Peter Van Brugh Livingston of the City of New York of the second part. John Duncan for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings current money of the Province of New York paid by Peter Van Brugh Livingston. John Duncan sold a tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albany on the South side of the Mohawk River.

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Leather Breeches Order Slip, February 3, 1770, James Parson

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

This handwritten order slip, sent to Frederick Shingle of Philadelphia on February 3, 1770 by James Parson, requests breeches for his servant, Alexander McCarthy.

This slip was found in an account ledger attributed to Friederich Schenckel (d.1810).

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