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- An Act to prevent Forestalling and Regrating, and to encourage Fair Dealing.; 14 (OS). Pennsylvania..An act to prevent forestalling and regrating, and to encourage fair dealing
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:7143
- Description
- American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Waging the War; Broadsides; Food industry and trade--United States--History; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Morris, John, Jr.
- Date
- 1778-01-02; 2022
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to pay Mr. William McDowell 1779 December 21; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order to pay Mr. William McDowell
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:9097
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders that William McDowell be paid for part of the expenses of "work done on the Stat[] House."; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Schreiner, Jacob
- Date
- 1779-12-21; 2022
- Title
- To the representatives of the freemen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met, the representation and petition of the subscribers, citizens of Pennsylvania...
- Identifier(s)
- text:136733; Paine 74 P38t
- Description
- A petition to enact stricter enforcement of the Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery, passed by the Pennsylvania legislature on 1 March 1780, particularly regarding the prevention of slave trading shops being outfitted in Philadelphia’s port. Signers of the petition: Bingham, James; Francis, Thomas; Parrish, Isaac, 1735-1826; Marshall, John, 1755-1835; Batton, Robert; Sermon, Joseph; Nugent, Edmond; [?], John Head; Collins, Zaccheus, 1764-1831; Budd, Joseph; Say, Benjamin, 1755-1813; Hunter, Samuel, 1732-1784; Blackham, Richard; [?]; Wagner, Jacob, 1717-1799; Miller, Thomas; Dubois, A.; [Barrhill], Robert; Sansom, Samuel; Stuart, James; Sansom, William, 1763-1840; Watson, Thomas; Hall, Richard; [?], John; Swift, Charles; Barker, John, 1745 or 1746-1818; Hahn, Christian; Hartley, James; Jay, Thomas; Smith, William W.; [?], George; Fleming, John; [?], Peter S.; Hornor, Benjamin, 1769-1810; Paschall, Thomas; Wells, William; [Lockart], John; [Lusky], Josiah; Craig, William; Hutchinson, Mahlon; Horton, Azariah; Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809; McNair, Solomon; Jenkins, William; Honeyman, W.; Bolton, Everard; Bolton, Isaac; Drinker, Joseph D.; Shewell, Stephen; West, William; Correy, Samuel; Sackett, Joseph, Jr.; [Buckbee], Isaac; Le [?], John; Hockley, [John]; Burklon, Jacob; Signed on both sides by 124 individuals.
- Creator
- “Pennsylvania Citizens”et al
- Subject
- Slave trade--United States--History; Aitken, Robert, 1735-1802; Aitken, Robert, 1767-1823; Bartram, John, 1699-1777; Bartram, John, 1743-1812; Bartram, William, 1739-1823; Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809; Say, Benjamin, 1755-1813; African Americans--History--18th century; Slavery--United States--History--18th century; Anti-slavery movements--United States--History; Abolitionists--Political activity--United States; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Pennsylvania
- Date
- approximately 1780
- Title
- Resolutions, Pennsylvania. General Assembly, 1781 June 25; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Resolutions
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:10248
- Description
- Resolutions from the State of Pennsylvania related to the Superintendent of Finance and other financial matters.; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects
- Date
- 1781-06-25; 2022
- Title
- In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M. The Report of the Committee, read November 29th, relative to the Preparations to be made for Public Demonstrations of Joy, was read the second Time, and adopted as follows ...; 239. Pennsylvania. General Assembly.In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M.
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:7224
- Description
- Report on the proposed celebration of the Treaty of Paris in Philadelphia. Amongst other celebratory events, the committee suggests a triumphal arch (designed by Charles Willson Peale) to be installed at the "Upper End of High or Market Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, to be embellished with illuminated Paintings and suitable Inscriptions..." The report includes very detailed information on the iconography and inscriptions on the triumphal arch. They also describe how people should move around the object as pedestrians and in carriages or on horses. Fireworks are also suggested. The committee warns that "[a]ny Boys or others, who disturb the Citizens by throwing Squibs or Crackers, or otherwise, will be immediately apprehended and sent to the Work-house."; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Media; Mobilizing the Populace; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
- Date
- 1783-12-02; 2022
- Title
- In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M. The Report of the Committee, read November 29th, relative to the Preparations to be made for public Demonstrations of Joy, was read ...; 255 (OS). Pennsylvania. General Assembly.In Assembly, Tuesday, December 2d, 1783, A.M.
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:7055
- Description
- Report on the proposed celebration of the Treaty of Paris in Philadelphia. Amongst other celebratory events, the committee suggests a triumphal arch (designed by Charles Willson Peale) to be installed at the "Upper End of High or Market Street, between Sixth and Seventh Streets, to be embellished with illuminated Paintings and suitable Inscriptions..." The report includes very detailed information on the iconography and inscriptions on the triumphal arch. They also describe how people should move around the object as pedestrians and in carriages or on horses. Fireworks are also suggested. The committee warns that "[a]ny Boys or others, who disturb the Citizens by throwing Squibs or Crackers, or otherwise, will be immediately apprehended and sent to the Work-house."; Facsimile/Photocopy; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Media; Mobilizing the Populace; Broadsides; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Peace; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
- Date
- 1783-12-02; 2022
- Title
- Forty shilling note of the province of Pennsylvania; 194. Pennsylvania (Province).[Forty shilling note of the province of Pennsylvania]
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:7149
- Description
- American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Broadsides; Paper money
- Date
- 1775; 2022
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Charles Willson Peale, 1780 February 2; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. House of Representatives. Speaker's Office. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Charles Willson Peale
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:8812
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders David Rittenhouse (state treasurer) to pay Charles Willson Peale for "Sash lines, & for the Assembly room door."; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Bayard, John Bubenheim, 1738-1807
- Date
- 1780-02-02; 2022
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay William McDowell, 1780 January 8; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay William McDowell
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:8888
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders that William McDowell be paid for part of the expenses of "fitting up the assembly Room."; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Schreiner, Jacob
- Date
- 1780-01-08; 2022
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order of David Rittenhouse to pay Christlieb Bartling, 1780 August 3; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order of David Rittenhouse to pay Christlieb Bartling
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:8800
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders David Rittenhouse (as State Treasurer) to pay Christlieb Bartling for "fitting up the Chamber of Accounts."; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Shubert, Michael
- Date
- 1780-08-03; 2022
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Thomas Fitzgerald, 1780 March 9; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Thomas Fitzgerald
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:8919
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders David Rittenhouse to pay Thomas Fitzgerald for "covering the Tables in the assembly Room."; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Schreiner, Jacob
- Date
- 1780-03-09; 2022
- Title
- Province of Pennsylvania Assembly to Thomas Smith, 1776 April 19; No. 1097 Province of Pennsylvania Assembly to Thomas Smith
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:990
- Description
- Commission issued to Thomas Smith esquire as colonel of the Second Battalion of Associators in Bedford County; signed by John Morton, speaker.; Printed form; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Armed Forces--Officers; United States. Continental Army
- Date
- 1776-04-19; 2021
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay John Folwell, 1779 December 07; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Committee for fitting up assembly room. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay John Folwell
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:8317
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders David Rittenhouse to pay John Folwell for the materials to make "the Chair and State Arms".; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827
- Date
- 1779-12-07; 2022
- Title
- Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay Messrs. Allison & Smith, 1780 January 26; Pennsylvania. General Assembly. Order to David Rittenhouse to pay £720 to Messrs. Allison & Smith for lumber in connection with the public stables
- Identifier(s)
- apsrevcity:8818
- Description
- The Pennsylvania General Assembly orders David Rittenhouse pay Messrs Allison and Smith for work related to the public stables.; American Philosophical Society
- Subject
- Economy; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Hollinshead, William, 1748-1817; Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827; Schreiner, Jacob
- Date
- 1780-01-26; 2022