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Title: Hiltzheimer, Jacob diary, 1773-1774
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1201
Description: Volume 7 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1773 October 8 to 1774 October 26. This diary documents Hiltzheimer’s daily life and activities as a livery stable owner, livestock dealer, and as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly, including business transactions, personal details about his family and friends, and observations on events happening within Philadelphia such as the meeting of the Continental Congress. Hiltzheimer notes the names of friends, dignitaries, and political acquaintances with whom he socializes frequently. He also records the weather conditions in Philadelphia on nearly a daily basis.; Portions of these diaries were edited and published by Jacob Cox Parsons, "Extracts From the Diary of Jacob Hiltzheimer of Philadelphia 1765-1798" (Philadelphia, 1893).; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social life and customs; Social networks--History--18th century; Merchants--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; German Americans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Pennsylvania--Politics and government--1775-1783; Philadelphia (Pa.)--Politics and government--18th century; Horses; Horse trading; Livestock; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Meteorology--Observations; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; Ferries--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Sleighing; Meat--Prices--Pennsylvania; Enema; Francis, Tench, 1730-1800; Pryor, Thomas; Walker, Hannah, 1741-1790; United States. Continental Congress
Date: 1773-1774; 2021

Title: Albert Charles Peale lectures; Peale, A. C. (Albert Charles), 1849-1914 Lectures
Identifier(s): text:335658
Description: Medical lectures by A. C. Peale.
Creator: Peale, A. C. (Albert Charles), 1849-1914et al
Subject: Science--United States--History--19th century; Medicine; Senses and sensation; Taste; Vision; Hearing; Touch; Conscience; Nihilim; Memory; Emotions; Psychology; Friendship; Love, Paternal; Love, Maternal; Patriotism; Envy; Jealousy; Revenge; Disabilities; Mental illness; Hallucinations and illusions; Animal magnetism; Medical Education; Peale, A. C. (Albert Charles), 1849-1914
Date: undated; 2020

Title: Medical lecture notes, 1863; Medical notes - University of Pennsylvania - H.B. Hare
Identifier(s): text:332170
Subject: Science--United States--History--19th century; Medicine--Study and teaching--History--19th century; Medical education; Science and technology; Medical sciences; Chemistry; Biochemistry; Radiation; Temperature; Electricity; Lightning rods; Magnets; Photochemistry; Hare, Horace Binney, 1843-1879; Rogers, R. E. (Robert Empie), 1813-1884
Date: 1863; 2020

Title: Dr. R. E. Roger's Lectures on Chemistry, 1863-1865; Medical notes - Lectures on Chemistry
Identifier(s): text:332628
Subject: Science--United States--History--19th century; Medicine--Study and teaching--History--19th century; Medical education; Science and technology; Medical sciences; Chemistry; Biochemistry; Radiation; Temperature; Wave-motion, Theory of; Light, Corpuscular theory of; Electricity; Lightning rods; Magnets; Photochemistry; Hare, Horace Binney, 1843-1879; Rogers, R. E. (Robert Empie), 1813-1884
Date: 1863-1865; 2020

Title: Sellers, Elizabeth Coleman and Nathan Sellers correspondence, [1776]; Sellers, Elizabeth Coleman, 1751-1832. Letter to Nathan Sellers
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:8628
Description: A series of letters written between Elizabeth Coleman Sellers and Nathan Sellers while they were courting. Letters were likely written between 1776 and 1779. Both letter writers cover a wide range of topics and sign their letters "Eugenius" and "Harriott" to disguise their identities. Nathan Sellers, who had joined the Pennsylvania Militia, was disowned by the Darby Society of Friends, which meant that their courting was done in secret. Included in the letters is poetry written by them as well as others, their mutual Quaker faith, their affection for each other, and their families.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Courtship; Society of Friends--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Religious aspects--Society of Friends; War and families; Women--History--18th century; Women--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Social conditions; Women--Social conditions--18th century; Women--Social life and customs--18th century; Family life--18th century
Date: [1776]; 2022

Title: Presentation of Society Awards and Prizes
Identifier(s): video:1029; 2009_11_015
Description: A presentation of awards and prizes: 1) The Moe Prize (Barabara Mittler);2) Jacques Barzun Prize (Dianne Sachko Macleod);3) John Frederick Lewis Award (Stephen G. Brush);4) Judson Daland Prize (Keith A. Josephs and Jordan Orange);5) Karl Spencer Lashley Award (James L. McGaugh)
Subject: Prizes, Societies; United States, Philadelphia,; Mittler, Barbara, 1968-; Macleod, Dianne Sachko; Brush, Stephen G.; Josephs, Keith; Orange, Jordan S.; Henry Allen Moe Prize in the Humanities; Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History; John Frederick Lewis Award; Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Investigation; Karl Spencer Lashley Award; APS Meeting Videos
Date: 2009-11-13

Title: Cooper, Samuel to Benjamin Franklin, 1781 October 27; Cooper, S.. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:10328
Description: Samuel Cooper writes to Benjamin Franklin about the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and other related events.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805; Hastings, Francis Rawdon-Hastings, Marquess of, 1754-1826; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de, 1722-1788
Date: 1781-10-27; 2022

Title: Pendleton, Edmund to Richard Henry Lee, 1777 September 13; Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16434
Description: Letter from Edmund Pendleton to Richard Henry Lee. Pendleton writes about the Philadelphia Campaign, he references Jane McCrea and Horatio Gates in referring to the latter's public letter which claimed British-incentivized scalping. His also relays his thoughts on the war in general and Howe's movements in the South.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; McCrea, Jane, 1753-1777; Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792; Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801; Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814
Date: 1777-09-13; 2021

Title: Pendleton, Edmund to [Thomas Jefferson], 1776 July 29; B J35.x6. Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16740
Description: Letter from Edmund Pendleton to Thomas Jefferson about the news in the South. He describes John Murray's, Earl of Dunmore, movements, referencing the burning of William Brent's house and stable. Pendleton relays the poor behavior of some of the militia and his belief that Charles Lewis' regiment who is to watch John Murray's "Squadron" will "I doubt not treat them in a different manner if they land in their way." He states that there is a report of the Creeks and Cherokees attacking and killing "30 or 40 of Our people". "It is said however that Our friends had pursued and killed 10 of them, and that one or two on Examination had proved to be white men Painted." He references Patrick Henry's illness and then turns to personal matters inquiring whether Jefferson can let him know how much he owes him for the wire.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Cherokee Indians--History; Creek Indians; Muskogean Indians; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; Dunmore, John Murray, Earl of, 1732-1809; Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799; Creek Nation; Cherokee Nation
Date: 1776-07-29; 2022