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Letter from John Montgomery to Richard Peters
Captain John Montgomery writes to Richard Peters recommending John Hadden for a commission as ensign. Montgomery explains that his “Company are Desireous that no other person should have the commission but [Hadden].” Transcript included.
Location: I-SpahrB-1965-25
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: Before 1760
View Item: Letter from John Montgomery to Richard Peters
Letter from John Montgomery to Thomas Lloyd
Captain John Montgomery writes to Major Thomas Lloyd in reply to letter received on June 3rd. "I will not be able to march to Lancaster of Friday next as you have requested as I am still raising men for my company." Transcript included.
Location: I-SpahrB-1964-3
Subject: Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: Before 1760
View Item: Letter from John Montgomery to Thomas Lloyd
Prayer Written by Charles Nisbet
Charles Nisbet writes this prayer, expressing contrition and hope, while in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Location: I-McIntoshM-1965-4
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Format: Miscellaneous
Time Period: Before 1760
View Item: Prayer Written by Charles Nisbet
Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Seddon
Joseph Priestley writes to John Seddon regarding Seddon's invitation to Liverpool, books, work, and news from the Academy. Transcript included.
Location: I-BeachW-1966-1
Subject: Education, Science and Technology, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
View Item: Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Seddon
Letter from Isaac Norris to the Governor of the Assembly
Isaac Norris writes to the Governor of the Assembly regarding legal bills and taxation of property.
Location: I-SpahrB-1963-8
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
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Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Seddon
Joseph Priestley writes to John Seddon, the secretary and librarian of Warrington Academy, regarding a divinity tutor at Warrington and new students.
Location: I-BeachW-1982-2
Subject: Education, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
View Item: Letter from Joseph Priestley to John Seddon
Opinion of John Dickinson concerning Joseph Yard's will
John Dickinson's opinion regarding the will of Joseph Yard.
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-18
Subject: Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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Land deed from John Dickinson to William Killen
Land deed from John Dickinson to William Killen for the sale of the tract "Brothers Portion" near Dove, Kent County, Delaware. Signed by Dickinson with his personal seal. Includes signature of Caesar Rodney as Recorder.
Location: I-SpahrB-1965-23
Subject: Economics and Finance, Land and Real Estate, Legal Affairs
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
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Land Agreement Signed by John Montgomery
Continental Congress delegate John Montgomery signs this agreement to take up 150 acres of land on Jack's Creek in Cumberland County.
Location: I-HunterW-1974-1
Subject: Carlisle and Cumberland County, Land and Real Estate
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1760-1779
View Item: Land Agreement Signed by John Montgomery
Letter to the Duke of Northumberland from Joseph Priestley
A letter written on Joseph Priestley's behalf to the Duke of Northumberland, asking for the Duke's patronage for writing a history of expirimental philosophy, continuing his previous work.
Location: MC 1998.1, B1, F11
Subject: Science and Technology
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
View Item: Letter to the Duke of Northumberland from Joseph Priestley
Letter from Charles Nisbet to the Minister of Drumelzier
Charles Nisbet writes to the Minister of Drumelzier and inquires about various events since his visit three months ago. Nisbet also requests updates on several ministers as well as a few other individuals. "Does [Mr. Plummer] continue his nightly...
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-4
Subject: Health and Medicine, Personal and Family Life, Religion and Spirituality
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
View Item: Letter from Charles Nisbet to the Minister of Drumelzier
Letter from Joseph Priestley to Anna Aikin
Joseph Priestley writes to Anna L. Aikin of Warrington Academy about her poetry on Corsica for James Boswell and Samuel Johnson. Priestley also provides Aikin with an update on his own writing. "My piece on Perspective is nearly ready for the...
Location: I-Friends-2010-1
Subject: Literary Pursuits
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1760-1779
View Item: Letter from Joseph Priestley to Anna Aikin
Testimony of Charles Nisbet against doctrines discussed by John Wesley
Testimony of Charles Nisbet against the doctrines contained in an extract from the minutes of some late conversation between Revd. Mr. John Wesley and others at a public conference in London on August 7, 1770.
Location: I-TurnbullM-undated-3
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Format: Essays and Dissertations
Time Period: 1760-1779
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Opinion of John Dickinson on case of George Churchman
John Dickinson's opinion on the case of George Churchman: "I have concluded ... that Churchman's title to the Land in Dispute, is good in Law."
Location: I-SpahrB-1958-18
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