Collection, 1721-1814 (inclusive), 1765-1803 (bulk).

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Collection, 1721-1814 (inclusive), 1765-1803 (bulk).

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Included in the collection are John Bartram's "Journal through the Catskill mountains with Billy," 1753; a portion of his observations made on his journey through the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida, 1765; the full text of the diary, 1765-1766, transcribed by William Darlington, "with illustrative notes from his correspondence;" William Bartram, portions of his "Travels through the Carolinas, Georgia and East and West Floridas, 1773-77," edited for later publication by William Bartram; photostats of copies of a portion of that journal made for John Fothergill now in the British Library; "Answers to Benjamin Smith Barton's queries about Indians," copied by John Howard Payne, including copies of Bartram's illustrations; Commonplace Book, 1797-1803; his Pharmacopeia, n.d.; Isaac Bartram, letterbook, 1790-1814; miscellaneous title papers concerning Bartram's Gardens, 1721-1819; Moses Bartram, fragment of ledger index, 1791. The collection includes letters addressed to John and William Bartram from Fothergill, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Calhoun, William Byrd, Mark Catesby and others. Present, too, is Anthony Purvis's translation of the Bible, London, 1764, presented to John Bartram by John Fothergill.

3 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

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Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE (January 17, 1706 [O.S. January 6, 1706] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the leading intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, a drafter and signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the first United States postmaster general. As a scientist, he was a major figure in ...

Calhoun, Alexander D., 1925-

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Purvis, Anthony

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Catesby, Mark, 1683-1749

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Naturalist. From the description of Mark Catesby correspondence, 1744. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452847 ...

Bartram family.

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John and William Bartram were naturalists, both of whom undertook extensive botanizing expeditions to the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida. John in particular corresponded with prominent scientists and political figures in Europe and America. John Fothergill secured for Bartram the appointment as Botanist to the King, 1765, and underwrote his expedition to the South in 1765. Moses and Isaac Bartram were Philadelphia merchants. From the description of Collection, 1721-1814 (inclusive), ...

Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852

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American actor and playwright. From the description of Scrapbook, 1813-1852 [manuscript]. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647811929 From the description of Letter : Washington, to Elizabeth Payne, 1850 April 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22772908 From the description of Home, sweet home, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 237626353 Appointed by President Tyler, the actor and playwright served as U.S. Consul in Tunis from 1842-1845, a...

Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768

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John Bartram was the first native American botanist and made many journeys through the southern frontier, collecting seeds and bulbs for transplanting. From the guide to the John Bartram correspondence, 1735-1775, 1735-1775, (American Philosophical Society) Peter Collinson was a London merchant and naturalist. From the description of Letters, [ca. 1740]-1770. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122489517 From the description of ...

Bartram, Isaac

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John Bartram (1699-1777) was one of the towering figures of American botany during the 18th century, and founder of the longest-lived and most significant botanical gardens in the middle colonies. A committed Quaker, self-taught, Bartram established an international reputation in the field, earning notice for his acuity in locating, raising and describing the flora of the American colonies, as well as for his moral stance against war and slavery. John Bartram had two son...

Fothergill, John, 1712-1780

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John Fothergill was an English Quaker physician and naturalist, and was elected to the American Philosophical Society in 1770. From the description of Letters, 1737-1750, to Charles Alston. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 86165478 Physician Joseph Carson taught medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The College of Philadelphia's Medical School, founded in 1765, became known as the University of Pennsylvania, Dept. of Medicine In 1779. ...

Bartram, Moses, 1732-1809.

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Moses Bartram was a druggist and a member of the American Philosophical Society (elected 1768). From the description of Receipt book, 1786, 1801, 1808. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122608784 ...

Byrd, William, 1674-1744

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William Byrd II resided at Westover in Charles City County, Virginia. From the guide to the William Byrd Papers, 1728-1729., (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) Virginia planter William Byrd served as a member of the Virginia Council of the State (1709-1744); he determined the boundary line between Virginia and North Carolina. From the guide to the The history of the dividing line between Virginia and North Carolina, 1728, 1728, (...

Bartram, John, 1699-1777

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John Bartram was the first native American botanist and made many journeys through the southern frontier, collecting seeds and bulbs for transplanting. From the description of Papers, 1738-1796. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122364926 From the description of Correspondence, 1735-1775. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122464663 From the guide to the John Bartram papers, 1738-1796, 1738-1796, (American Philo...

Bartram, William, 1739-1823

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William Bartram was a naturalist and made trips throughout the southern frontier, collecting seeds and specimens and making botanical drawings. From the description of Meteorological diary, 1790 January 1-1791 September 13. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122540731 From the description of Commonplace book, [ca. 1760-1800]. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122624360 Naturalist William Bartram traveled through...

Darlington, William, 1782-1863

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William Darlington was a physician and naturalist. From the description of Papers, 1777-1863. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122589373 From the description of Letters, 1836-1857. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122316436 From the guide to the William Darlington papers, 1777-1863, 1777-1863, (American Philosophical Society) From the guide to the William Darlington letters, 1836-1857, 1836-1857, (Am...