APS Objects


Shippen, Edward letterbook, 1773-1781
Shippen, Edward letterbook, 1773-1781
Edward Shippen's letterbook from 1773 to 1781 which records his correspondence during that time. The topics are both business and personal., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Edward Shippen, 1780 April 16
Shippen, Edward to Edward Shippen, 1780 April 16
Letter from Edward Shippen to his father, Edward Shippen., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Edward Shippen, 1780 November 11
Shippen, Edward to Edward Shippen, 1780 November 11
Letter from Edward Shippen to his father, Edward Shippen regarding his daughter, Peggy, and her husband, Benedict Arnold., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Ensign Feltman, 1776 August 19
Shippen, Edward to Ensign Feltman, 1776 August 19
Letter from Edward Shippen to Ensign William Feltman. The short note describes personal matters and Shippen's desire that Feltman remain safe as a soldier., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1780 April 23
Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1780 April 23
Letter from Edward Shippen IV to Jasper Yeates. States that he is has just visited Jasper's family and that they are in good health and spirits., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1780-1806
Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1780-1806
15 letters from Edward Shippen IV to Jasper Yeates. One letter mentions a previous letter wherein Jasper mentioned the state of Edward shippen's father's (Edward Shippen III) health. Jasper states that his father's doctor "really means to ease him of further trouble, as well as to put his affairs into such hands, as, considering his advances indisposition, must certainly be more able to manage them". Several other letters discuss legal matters, business, and matters of finance including balances, mortgages and discussion of bank notes. Within another letter Edward mentions Jasper's intention to travel to Philadelphia, promising him a bed and a hearty warm welcome., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1781
Shippen, Edward to Jasper Yeates, 1781
3 letters from Edward Shippen IV to Jasper Yeates. One letter is a copy of the last will and testament of Edward Shippen III of Lancaster. Also included is a receipt and a ledger of some kind., American Philosophical Society
Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1774 February 28
Shippen, Edward to Joseph Shippen, 1774 February 28
Letter from Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen discussing the purchasing of land by Jacob Beltz (etc) that supposedly had copper ore. Edward continues discussing more details about past land purchases and sales., American Philosophical Society