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Title: Mkkwániwi and the Trial at St. Joseph
Identifier(s): audio:9132; APSdigrec_0574; Series: 02; Recording Number: 12; Program Number: 01
Description: "Description of a murder trial in which Mkkwániwi [Joe Chingwa's grandfather] was one of the judging chiefs."; Originally recorded on wire recorder in 1948 and transferred to reel-to-reel tape in 1949.
Source: Willets, Jane. Ottawa material, [1947]. (Mss.Rec.1);
Subject: Ottawa language; Ottawa Indians--History; Trials (Murder); Ottawa Indians--Legal status, laws, etc.; Ottawa Indians--Biography
Date: 1948

Title: United States vs. Molzahn- James W. Carpenter, 1942, 1944
Identifier(s): text:270945
Description: Newspaper articles regarding case.
Subject: Kane, Francis Fisher; Trials (Espionage); Espionage--United States--History--20th century
Date: 1942, 1944

Title: United States vs. Molzahn-Comments on Governments' Witnesses
Identifier(s): text:270950
Description: Eleven page discussion.
Subject: Kane, Francis Fisher; Trials (Espionage); Espionage--United States--History--20th century
Date: undated

Title: History of the Laila Jimerson murder trial
Identifier(s): audio:4385; APSdigrec_0152; Recording Number: 09; Program Number: 02
Source: Wallace, Anthony F. C. Tuscarora material, [1948-1949]. (Mss.Rec.2);
Subject: Tuscarora language; Indian Defense League of America; Trials (Murder)--New York (State); Tuscarora Indians--Social life and customs; Murder
Date: 1949-07-11

Title: History of the Laila Jimerson murder trial
Identifier(s): audio:4380; APSdigrec_0151; Recording Number: 09; Program Number: 01
Source: Wallace, Anthony F. C. Tuscarora material, [1948-1949]. (Mss.Rec.2);
Subject: Indian Defense League of America; Trials (Murder)--New York (State); Tuscarora Indians--Social life and customs; Murder
Date: 1949-07-11

Title: News relating to army affairs including Anthony Wayne's acquittal at court martial trial; 8. News [relating to army affairs including Anthony Wayne's acquittal at court martial trial] October 6 - November 1, 1777
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:7014
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Broadsides; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796; United States. Continental Army
Date: 1777; 2022

Title: Patterson, William to John Cox, 1779 May 19; Patterson, William, 1752-1835 to John Cox
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22108
Description: Letter from William Patterson to John Cox. Estherton - Acknowledging favor of the 11th inst. Vehemently defends himself against certain attacks upon his character, which accuse him of treasonable designs and also of intoxication; thanks Colonel Cox most sincerely for his defense of his character; willing to submit to martial law for inquiry and trial; will be in town the next week, when he expects to produce such proofs of his conduct as will be approved by the gentlemen in Council. Glad His Excellency was not willing to believe the report. Fears from a hint received that the force opposed to them in the "Six Nation" country is greater than is expected.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; Trials; Patterson, William, 1752-1835; Cox, John
Date: 1779-05-19; 2022

Title: Reed, Joseph to Nathanael Greene, 1779 May 29; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785 to Nathanael Greene
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:23075
Description: Letter from Joseph Reed to Nathanael Greene. Philadelphia - Indignant at the expression of a hope in one of General Greene's letters that the prejudices against General Sullivan and Colonel Hooper will not embarrass the public service. Declares that "if the devil had been general and the next imp in mischief and wickedness his quartermaster" would still have done everything to forward the service. Introducing Colonel Matlack, who attends with the papers on General Arnold's trial. Kept from camp owing to delicacy on account of Arnold's trial.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States. Continental Army--Supplies and stores; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Finance; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Trials; Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Date: 1779-05-29; 2022

Title: Price, Thomas to an Unknown recipient, 1778 November 10; Price, Thomas to unknown correspondent
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22659
Description: Letter from Thomas Price. Fishkill - The writer is the subject of a court-martial now sitting at Fishkill landing - one of the charges alleged against him is cowardice on York Island. Sends his son to the recipient of this letter, to take down a deposition of what he can recollect of this matter. Refreshes his memory by stating the case in detail.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; Quartermasters; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; Courts-martial and courts of inquiry; Trials; Price, Thomas
Date: 1778-11-10; 2022

Title: Mitchell, John to George Washington, 1779 December 17; Mitchell, John to George Washington
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:22085
Description: Letter from John Mitchell to George Washington. Philadelphia - Acknowledging favor of 14th inst. Impossible for him to be absent from Philadelphia in the present critical situation. Has given every information to a committee of Congress, in writing, respecting Maj. General Arnold; if, however, His Excellency still desires him to be present at the trial, he will immediately obey.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence--Congresses; Mitchell, John, 1741-1816; Washington, George, 1732-1799
Date: 1779-12-17; 2022

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: Hiltzheimer, Jacob diary, 1783-1784
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1007
Description: 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
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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Meteorology--Observations; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; Ferries--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Horses; Horse trading; Livestock; Military occupation damages; War damage compensation; Measles; Sleighing; Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800; Mifflin, George, -1785; Walker, Hannah, 1741-1790; Amicable Fire Company (Philadelphia, Pa.); German Society of Pennsylvania
Date: 1783-1784; 2021

Title: Hiltzheimer, Jacob diary, 1782-1783
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:1076
Description: Volume 12 of Jacob Hiltzheimer's diaries, with entries dated from 1782 March 4 to 1783 February 28. 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 celebrations for the birth the Dauphin. 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; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--French forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons; Meteorology--Observations; Trials--Pennsylvania--History--18th century; Ferries--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia; Sleighing; African Americans--History--18th century; Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810; Dickinson, John, 1732-1808; Walker, Hannah, 1741-1790; Amicable Fire Company (Philadelphia, Pa.); German Society of Pennsylvania
Date: 1782-1783; 2021