Contains autograph signature of Hardouin. Two years previous to the above document Hardouin sent a letter to Benjamin Franklin desiring to know if he was interested in subscribing to the works of Charles Bonnet (see B:F85:vol.14:no.152).; Hays reference #: Vol. 77, no. 71.
Advertisement for a House of Education and School of Mathematics under the direction of Mr. Arnauld, promising a distinguished education in a vast house with a good environment. Originally enclosed with letter from Arnauld to Benjamin Franklin, November 26, 1782 (see B:F85:vol.26:no.72).; Hays reference #: Vol. 77, no. 86.
Presented by William Logan Fox, July 1, 1965 (tipped in, originally, in: David Rittenhouse. An Oration, Delivered... Before the American Philosophical Society... Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, in Market-Street. 1775).
General physical description: 1 item
Memorial of the Jewish Congregation of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Archives. The representatives of the Jewish Congregation requests that the consecration of their Synagogue be formerly sanctioned by the President and Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A copy for Rebecca Gratz.; American Philosophical Society
Letter from Richard Vaux to his brother James containing family news. Richard writes to inform James that their Aunt Warder was traveling to the city.; American Philosophical Society
From inventory description: Carpenters' Company, minutes of quarterly, annual, and special meetings, 21 Jan 1782 to 21 Apr 1788 {with Warden's list of attendance and arrearages; receipts at rear}
Also contains: Recepits, 11 Mar 1782 to 17 Jan 1785.
Allegorical vignette border with a fragmented snake along bottom captioned “Unite or die”, the largest segment labeled “the body of the People unrepresented”. Bust of “Lenox, friend of equal laws” at top.; “Stothard del. Sharp sculp. To the Society for Constitutional Information this Plate is Inscribed”
8 letters from Jasper Yeates to Sarah Yeates. Jasper describes his recent travels, along with some events that he has witnessed recently.; Jasper Yeates frequently refers to his wife Sarah Yeates, born Sarah Burd, as "Sally".; American Philosophical Society
Rudolf Erich Raspe writes to Benjamin Franklin about his designs to go to Egypt to collect items including those with hieroglyphics. Raspe describes a desire to visit Coptic libraries as well. He also recommend Revd Dr Oliver to Benjamin Franklin.; American Philosophical Society
Congress sends an official letter of condolence to Louis XVI on the death of his daughter, Princess Sophia Philippina Elizabeth Justina of France.; American Philosophical Society
