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Title: Williamson, Hugh to Isaac Jones, 1763 May 7; Hugh Williamson to Isaac Jones
Identifier(s): text:352492
Description: Letter from Hugh Williamson to Isaac Jones discussing the good intentions of the College of Philadelphia. References the Hugh mentions that, provided the son of Isaac Jones makes "the same Declaration to us which you did", the College of Philadelphia will grant him an honorary degree. Letter was signed by Hugh Williamson by order of the Faculty, and sent to Isaac Jones father of Robert Strettel Jones.
Creator: Williamson, Hughet al
Subject: Education--America--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Williamson, Hugh; Jones, Isaac; College of Philadelphia
Date: 1763-05-07; 2021

Title: Narrative of the difference between Dr. Allison, vice provost of the Coll. of Phila. and Robert Strettell Jones late student in the senior class of said college
Identifier(s): text:352478
Description: Robert Strettell Jones' narrative of "the difference between Dr. Alison, vice provost of the College of Philadelphia" and himself. An account of various events relating to the College and Robert Strettell. During his college days, Jones apparently ran into trouble receiving his degree, crossing paths with Doctor Francis Allison, the vice provost. Jones' appeal and supporting documents are also included in the collection.
Creator: Jones, Robert Strettel, 1745-1792et al
Subject: Education--America--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Jones, Robert Strettel, 1745-1792; Alison, Francis, 1705-1779; College of Philadelphia
Date: undated; 2021

Title: Jones, Robert Strettell notebook on metaphysics and ontology, book catalog, [1761-1785]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:13978
Description: Robert Strettell Jones' notes on metaphysics and ontology. Also included are catalogues of books, including one written in 1783 for books in Burlington [N.J.].; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Education--America--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Booksellers and bookselling--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Books and reading; College of Philadelphia
Date: undated; 2022

Title: Pennsylvania Hospital Corporation of Contributors certificate; Certificate naming Robert Strettell Jones as one of the corporation of contributors to the Pennsylvania hospital
Identifier(s): text:352490
Description: Certificate naming Robert Strettell Jones as one of the corporation of contributors to the Pennsylvania hospital.
Subject: Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Economics--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Jones, Robert Strettel, 1745-1792; Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: 1773-12-03; 2021

Title: Ann Strettell Last will and testament (copy), 1767 August 6; Ann Strettell Last will and testament (copy)
Identifier(s): text:352474
Description: The last will and testament of Ann Strettell. Mentions Robert Strettell Jones and various financial dealings.
Subject: Finance, Personal--United States; Prayer; Family life--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Jones, Robert Strettel, 1745-1792; Strettell, Ann; Pennsylvania Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date: 1767-08-06; 2021

Title: Bevan, Davis to Charles Pettit, 1779 October 24; Bevan, Davis, 1738-1818 to Charles Pettit
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19889
Description: Letter from Davis Bevan to Charles Pettit. Has written several times begging him to honor an account; as he really needs the money; will take his compliance as a singular favor.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Social networks--18th century; Commerce; Bevan, Davis; Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
Date: 1779-10-24; 2022

Title: Abeel, James to Nathanael Greene, 1770 April 16; Abeel, James, 1733-1825 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:19760
Description: Letter describing business at Pompton. Public indebted to Mr. Faesh at least £10,000 for iron and other articles. Will try and pay his share, which is trifling.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Finance, Personal--United States; Economics--History--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Social networks--18th century; Commerce; Abeel, James, 1733-1825; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1770-04-16; 2022

Title: Depositions for high treason indictment against Robert Strettell Jones, 1779 September 28; Depositions in re indictment for high treason against Robert Strettell Jones
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:14027
Description: Depositions in re-indictment for high treason against Robert Strettell Jones. During the British occupation of Philadelphia, Jones was accused of treason for helping raise arms and there are depositions taken to rebut this charge, including statements from prominent Philadelphians like Joseph Shippen. Several of the depositions mention transporting guns and other collections of arms. Some mention Hessian soldiers. States that the Defendant was found not guilty.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Women; Depositions--United States; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Family life--18th century; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Social life and customs--To 1775; Germantown, Battle of, Philadelphia, Pa., 1777; Treason; Jones, Robert Strettel; Shippen, Joseph, 1732-1810; Robinson, Sam; Robson, Jacob; Faithful, W.; Conver, Peter; Baker, Jeremiah; Shaffer, John; Zantzinger, Adam
Date: 1779-09-28; 2021