Six editorial corrections to Heckewelder, "Account of the history, manners, and customs of the Indian nations, who once inhabited Pennsylvania and the neighboring states, Transactions of the Historical and Literary Committee of the APS (1819) 1: 1-348; with page references, "in case a new Edition ever is made. Concerns religion, warfare, marriage and family life, childbirth, swimming, and fears. Never printed. Prepared for John Vaughan, but should be compared with Heckewelder's suggestions for revision in his correspondence with Du Ponceau.; Heckewelder's "Account of the History, Manners, and Customs of the Indian Nations..." was printed in the Transactions of the Historical & Literary Committee of the American Philosophical Society (1819).
Edward Shippen's letterbook from 1773 to 1781 which records his correspondence during that time. The topics are both business and personal.; American Philosophical Society
A notice to the Quaker Society members from disowned Quakers that had begun a pro-Revolution, Quaker society, called the Free Quakers.; American Philosophical Society
A manuscript essay by Lewis Evans on German immigration that details the often brutal experience of immigrants' journey to Pennsylvania and proposes a series of reforms.
Letter from Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen. Edward elaborates on the death of [Molly] Shippen and the family's reactions. Edward also writes about "the binding of the Testament and with the family Arms." He also expresses concern that Joseph will travel to Virginia by water in a shallop.; American Philosophical Society
A manuscript essay by Lewis Evans on German immigration that details the often brutal experience of immigrants' journey to Pennsylvania and proposes a series of reforms.
Letter from Edward Shippen to Ensign William Feltman. The short note describes personal matters and Shippen's desire that Feltman remain safe as a soldier.; American Philosophical Society
This, the first of two volumes, is a list of quit rents due in Philadelphia County, 1 March 1688/9. It lists names of individuals and their status (first purchaser, renter, etc.) and their tax information.
Letter from Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen informing him of the death of "my Dear Mrs. Shippen." He also discusses the loyalty oath to the United States.; American Philosophical Society
Letter from Samuel Miles to John Nicholson reporting on Pennsylvania finances.; Draft. General physical description: 13-3/4x8.; American Philosophical Society
