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. Stephanus Adam AMsS; s.l., 1722 [post]
41 pages
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"Observations Critiques d’un Botaniste habitant des Isles Occidentales de l’amerique, sur les plantes decrites par le R. P. Labat Dominicain, dans les six tomes de son voyage aux Isles." Botanical observations and critiques relating to Jean Baptiste Labat's Nouveau Voyage aux Isles de l'Amerique. In French, no translation.
. James Gordon ALS to Bonham; s.l., 1747 August 22
4 pages
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Request for seeds and seedlings from Carolina and Virginia. Includes a receipt of botanical specimens received.
. James Gordon DS to Bonham; s.l. , 1750 October 26-1751 January 29
2 pages
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Receipt of botanical specimens received.
. Richard Peters ADS to Hockley & Physick; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., 1763 March 22
1 page
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Order to pay surveyors for work on the Pennsylvania-Maryland boundary line.
. G. Caldwell DS; West Simsbury, Massachusetts., 1768 September 24
1 page
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Tools and equipment included in purchase of New Sterling Forge.
. Philip Soop D to Smith & Caldwell; West Simsbury, Massachusetts., 1768 December 22
3 pages
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Account of material sold to Smith & Caldwell, mainly of fabrics, clothing, housewares, and bill for labor performed for the New Sterling Forge.
. John Winthrop ALS to John Temple; Cambridge, Massachusetts. , 1771 November 18
1 page
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Sends thanks for aiding in receipt of honorary degree from University of Edinburgh. Expressions of friendship.
. B[enjamin] Rush ALS to Elisha Hall; Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania]., 1773 July 13
3 pages
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Happy to hear of Hall’s “settlement & good Prospects in Georgetown,” believing he can quickly recoup lost time from his medical apprenticeship. Has forgiven Hall for his poor behavior and hopes he has learned to control his temper. Muses on forgiveness and generosity. Provides advice on one of Hall’s “deplorable” medical cases, including dressing bones, preparing tinctures to encourage discharges, treating colic, indigestion, and jaw troubles. Advises possible medications and recommends fresh air and exercise, but “If she cannot use the latter have Recourse to the flesh Brush.” Sending a pamphlet [not present] concerning medicinal waters.
. Robert Boyd, Jr. DS to Samuel Boyd; New York, New York., 1785 March 15
2 pages
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Contract for Robert Boyd, Jr., a blacksmith, to construct waterworks at Chamber's Creek in New Windsor, New York, for scythe making. Divides property and profits as the Boyds go into business together.