Papers, 1717-1848 (inclusive), 1717, 1730-1800, 1848 (bulk).

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Papers, 1717-1848 (inclusive), 1717, 1730-1800, 1848 (bulk).

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The papers include Caspar Wistar's letterbooks, 1733-1737; letters to Wistar, 1732-1754; and glassworks account book, continued by son, Richard, 1743-1769. There is also an account book of the estate of Caspar's wife, Catherine Wistar, 1787-1789. In addition, the collection contains miscellaneous family and personal correspondence, mainly to Caspar Wistar's grandson, Thomas Wistar, Philadelphia merchant, 1783-1848. Correspondents include: Thomas' brother Dr. Caspar, Jr., while traveling in England and studying medicine in Edinburgh, 1783-1784, and concerning the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, 1798; wife Mary Waln Wister courtship letters, 1783-1787; and other relatives.

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Wistar, Richard, 1727-1781

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Wistar, Caspar, 1696-1752

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Caspar Wistar was a Philadelphia merchant. From the description of Receipt book, 1747-1786. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122524091 Caspar Wüster was born in Hilsbach, near Heidelberg, Germany, on February 3, 1696, and died in Philadelphia on March 21, 1752. The Anglicized form "Wistar" was recorded on his naturalization papers and adopted by his descendants. Wistar arrived in Philadelphia on September 16, 1717, and eventually became a successful...

Wistar, Thomas, 1764-1851

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Thomas Wistar was born to a prominent Quaker family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 17, 1764; his brother Caspar Wistar (1761-1818) was a noted physician. Thomas Wistar worked as a merchant in Philadelphia, and partnered with several local businessmen in the late 18th century. He dealt in goods such as fabrics and cotton and owned land in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. From 1787-1793, Wistar was professionally associated with Richard Adams. When Adams & Wistar dissolved in January 1793...

Wistar, Mary Waln, 1765-1844

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Wistar family.

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Caspar Wistar was a Philadelphia merchant and brass button maker who began a Salem County, N.J. glassworks in 1739. From the description of Papers, 1717-1848 (inclusive), 1717, 1730-1800, 1848 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122380297 ...

Wistar, Catherine Jansen, 1703-1786

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Wistar, Caspar, 1761-1818

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Caspar Wistar taught chemistry at the College of Philadelphia from 1789 to 1792. This College, with the University of the State of Pennsylvania, would become the University of Pennsylvania in 1791. From the description of Lectures : on chemistry, 1790. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 122621060 Philadelphia physician. From the description of ALS : to an unidentified correspondent, 1817 July 14. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat r...