Papers, 1741-1783 (inclusive), 1741-1760, 1783 (bulk).

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Papers, 1741-1783 (inclusive), 1741-1760, 1783 (bulk).

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These papers contain correspondence, chiefly with Richard Peters, Pennsylvania provincial secretary, 1743-1760 and Captain Christian Busse, commander of Ft. Henry, 1756-1757, memoranda, official documents, muster rolls, accounts, and receipts relating to Weiser's affairs as Indian agent and soldier. The collection also contains original and photostat of Conrad Weiser ledger, 1746-1760, continued by son Conrad Weiser, Berks County farmer, 1773-1783; photostat of a copy of "A Journal of the proceedings of Conrad Weiser in his journey to Ohio," 1748; and "A Journal of the proceedings of Conrad Weiser in his journey to Onontago," 1750. In addition, the papers contain son Samuel Weiser, Berks County, correspondence, accounts, receipts, and draughts of land, 1760-1766.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Peters, Richard, 1704-1776

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Rev. Richard Peters was a clergyman. He was the uncle of Judge Richard Peters of Philadelphia. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1765, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 190878612 Philadelphia clergyman, provincial secretary and councillor. From the description of ALS : Philadelphia, to [John Penn?], 1772 Mar. 2. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 86165787 From the description of ALS : Phila...

Weiser, Samuel, 1735-1794

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Busse, Christian E.

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Weiser, Conrad, 1696-1760

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Indian agent. Full name: Johann Conrad Weiser. Also known as John Conrad Weiser. From the description of Conrad Weiser correspondence, 1756-1758. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981334 Conrad Weiser was a Berks County farmer, tanner and president-judge who served as a colonial Indian agent and interpreter as well as Lieutenant Colonel and commander of the First Battalion of the Pennsylvania Regiment during the French and Indian War. From the description of Paper...

United States. Continental Army. Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, 1st.

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Weiser, Conrad, 1749-1803

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