Discusses various types of eyeglasses; discusses his own manuscript regarding measures "for our Security against the French Intrigues & Encroachments in America"; comments on the favorable state of affairs in the war with France and on the prospect of peace; informs him about family matters, mentions smallpox, and remarks that a measles epidemic is "retarding our plantation Business so much at a critical Season of the Year, that our Crops & Harvest is likely to Suffer by it."
Volume 13 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1783 March 1 to 1784 February 29. This diary documents Hiltzheimer’s daily life and activities as a livery stable owner, livestock dealer, and as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly and Street Commissioner, including business transactions, personal details about his family and friends, and observations on events happening within Philadelphia, such as estimates of damage done while the British occupied the city, Independence day celebrations and an earthquake. 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