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Title: To the Manufacturers and Mechanics of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties, and District of Southwark; No. 878 To the Manufacturers and Mechanics of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, the Northern Liberties, and District of Southwark
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:798
Description: Announcement of a meeting to be held on 9 June to consider a letter from the mechanics of New York and also to adopt measures to unite them and to "animate and administer relief and solid comfort to our brave suffering countrymen in the besieged capital of MASSACHUSETTS-BAY."; Printed; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Broadside; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Date: 1774-06-08; 2021

Title: Dorsey, Leonard receipt; No. 1726 Leonard Dorsey, receipt, 1783 June 17
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:665
Description: Account with Jasper Yeates for sugar and coffee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Food industry and trade--United States--History; Yeates, Jasper, 1745-1817
Date: 1783-06-17; 2021

Title: Merchants of New York resolutions on Non-Importation; 9. New York (N.Y.). Merchants. Resolutions on Non-Importation
Identifier(s): text:352132
Description: A resolution on non-importation from New York Merchants. An agreement not to import British goods, directly or indirectly.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Date: 1768-08-27; 2022

Title: Merchants and Traders of Philadelphia to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain, 1765 November 07; 4. Philadelphia (Pa.). Merchants and Traders. to Merchants in Great Britain
Identifier(s): text:352173
Description: Letter from the Philadelphia (Pa.). Merchants and Traders to the Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Date: 1765-11-07; 2022

Title: James and Drinker to Citizens of Philadelphia, 1773 December 2; 27. James and Drinker. to Citizens of Philadelphia(?)
Identifier(s): text:352135
Description: Letter from James and Drinker to the Citizens of Philadelphia. A proposal that the tea shipment be impounded without harm and without intent to distribute. Also proposes that the East India Company be pressured to lobby for repeal of the Tea Act. Reassertion that they do not intend to act and "decline acting" on their commissions.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-12-02; 2022

Title: James and Drinker to Citizens of Philadelphia, 1773 October 22; 22. James and Drinker. to Citizens of Philadelphia(?)
Identifier(s): text:352055
Description: Letter from James and Drinker to the Citizens of Philadelphia. Reiteration "that we neither meant or intended to do anything that would be disagreeable to our fellow Citizens" and "that our Ideas of the American Revenue Act, were the same with those of our fellow Citizens generally."
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-22; 2022

Title: James and Drinker to Citizens of Philadelphia, 1773 October 22; 23. James and Drinker. to Citizens of Philadelphia(?)
Identifier(s): text:352163
Description: Letter from James and Drinker to the Citizens of Philadelphia. Reiteration "that we neither meant or intended to do anything that would be disagreeable to our fellow Citizens" and "that our Ideas of the American Revenue Act, were the same with those of our fellow Citizens generally."; Copy
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-22; 2022

Title: Committee of Merchants of Philadelphia report on James and Drinker; 24. Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants. Report of the Committee appointed to wait upon the gentlemen... named Commissioners for the Sale of Tea... and to request them to resign their Commission
Identifier(s): text:352130
Description: Letter from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants. Further criticism of the ambiguous response of James and Drinker.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-23; 2022

Title: Hooper, Stephen to John Reynell and Samuel Coates, 1775 September 19
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:164
Description: Discusses mercantile matters; mentions that a schooner was carried into Boston but acquitted by a court of admiralty; points out that if a captain is careful, the risk from enemy cruisers is not very great, mentions that vessels arrive daily, and suggests precautions to be taken by vessels; offers to share the risk of a voyage with individuals in Philadelphia and mentions arming a vessel in the West Indies.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Hooper, Stephen
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Economy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Merchant ships--United States--History--18th century; ; ; ;
Date: 1775-09-19; 2021

Title: Committee of Merchants of Philadelphia report on James and Drinker; 19. Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants. Report of the Committee appointed to wait upon the gentlemen... named Commissioners for the Sale of Tea... and to request them to resign their Commission
Identifier(s): text:352150
Description: A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants stating that Thomas and Isaac Wharton had agreed to resign and James and Drinker "not being so candid and explicit." Jonathan Browne out of town. Plus an additional report on James and Drinker's ambiguity.; A partial copy with the inclusion of the report on James and Drinker
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Wharton, Thomas, 1730-1782; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-17 - 1773-10-22; 2022

Title: Committee of Merchants of Philadelphia report regarding Jonathan Browne's resignation; 21. Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants. Report of the Committee appointed to wait upon the gentlemen... named Commissioners for the Sale of Tea... and to request them to resign their Commission
Identifier(s): text:352170
Description: A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants. Jonathan Browne has agreed to resign his commission.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Browne, Jonathan; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-19; 2022

Title: Gratz, Michael to Unknown recipients, 1769-1796; Land agreements
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14234
Description: 16 collected letters. Some letters discuss the speculation of land and others discuss financial dealings.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Correspondence; Social networks--18th century; Land speculation; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Date: 1769-1796; 2021

Title: Hooper, Stephen to John Reynell and Samuel Coates, 1775 October 21
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:144
Description: Discusses mercantile matters; mentions the danger of having a supply of molasses destroyed by "our unnatural Enemies," and remarks that "it appears to me, our Commerce is at an end"; mentions the difficulty faced by British cruisers guarding the coast; informs them that all communication from Boston is stopped but that a few vessels slip away at night; remarks that when "the unhappy Battle of "Lexington" commenced, it "caused such Confusion that no Person was willing to purchase"; mentions that Hooper expects a "fortunate Adventure" with his vessel because "the Crops in Europe have fallen very Short"; expresses regret that there is a prospect of a prohibition on provisions with them, because Hooper planned to send shipments of flour to Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Hooper, Stephen
Source: The Sol Feinstone Collection of the American Revolution, ca. 1760s-1850s (Mss.B.F327); https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F327-ead.xml
Subject: Economy; Media; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Merchant ships--United States--History--18th century; ; ;
Date: 1775-10-21; 2021

Title: Committee of Merchants of Philadelphia report on James and Drinker; 20. Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants. Report of the Committee appointed to wait upon the gentlemen... named Commissioners for the Sale of Tea... and to request them to resign their Commission
Identifier(s): text:352066
Description: A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants stating that Thomas and Isaac Wharton had agreed to resign and James and Drinker "not being so candid and explicit." Jonathan Browne out of town. Plus an additional report on James and Drinker's ambiguity.; Copy
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Wharton, Thomas, 1730-1782; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-17 - 1773-10-22; 2022

Title: Cadwalader, Lambert to Samuel Meredith, 1780 May 4
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1411
Description: Letter from Lambert Cadwalader to Samuel Meredith regarding Cadwalader's properties. He also proposes ideas for trade to the West Indies.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; International trade--18th century; Merchant ships--United States--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; West Indies--Commerce--United States
Date: 1780-05-04; 2021

Title: Committee of Merchants of Philadelphia report; 18. Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants. Report of the Committee appointed to wait upon the gentlemen... named Commissioners for the Sale of Tea... and to request them to resign their Commission
Identifier(s): text:352118
Description: A report from the Philadelphia Committee of Merchants stating that Thomas and Isaac Wharton had agreed to resign and James and Drinker "not being so candid and explicit." Jonathan Browne out of town.
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Wharton, Thomas, 1730-1782; East India Company; James and Drinker
Date: 1773-10-17; 2022

Title: No. 550 Stephen Hooper to John Reynell and Samuel Coates
Identifier(s): text:321056
Description: Discusses mercantile matters; mentions the danger of having a supply of molasses destroyed by "our unnatural Enemies," and remarks that "it appears to me, our Commerce is at an end"; mentions the difficulty faced by British cruisers guarding the coast; informs them that all communication from Boston is stopped but that a few vessels slip away at night; remarks that when "the unhappy Battle of "Lexington" commenced, it "caused such Confusion that no Person was willing to purchase"; mentions that Hooper expects a "fortunate Adventure" with his vessel because "the Crops in Europe have fallen very Short"; expresses regret that there is a prospect of a prohibition on provisions with them, because Hooper planned to send shipments of flour to Philadelphia.; American Philosophical Society
Creator: Hooper, Stephenet al
Subject: Economy; Media; United States--History--Revolution,1775-1783; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Merchant ships--United States--History--18th century
Date: 1775-10-21; 2021

Title: Correspondence between Michael Gratz and Alexander Abraham, 1776-1777; Abraham, Alexander
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14267
Description: Letters detailing an exchange of goods and services. Contains a few ledgers and accounts of payment.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Correspondence; Jewish families; Jews--United States--History; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811; Alexander, Abraham, 1743-1816
Date: 1776-1777; 2021

Title: Gratz, Michael to an Unknown recipient, 1750-1784; Receipts
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14531
Description: 76 collected letters, receipts and a loan certificate.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Pennsylvania--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; Receipts (Acknowledgments); Social networks--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Gratz, Michael, 1740-1811
Date: 1750-1784; 2021

Title: Merchants and Traders of Philadelphia to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain, [1767]; 6. Philadelphia (Pa.). Merchants and Traders. to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain
Identifier(s): text:352096
Description: Letter from Philadelphian Merchants and Traders to Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain. Protest against imposition of the Townshend Duties (on paper, glass, tea, etc.).
Subject: Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Reynell, John, 1708-1784; Great Britain. Parliament
Date: [1767]; 2022