Papers, 1763-1828.

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Papers, 1763-1828.

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The papers of John Fitch, surveyor, clockmaker, silversmith, and inventor from Bucks County, contain letters, agreements and other legal papers relating to surveys and sale of lands in Ohio, and to the building of his steamboat. Fitch's ledger and daybook, 1773-1776 include accounts for button and silverware manufacture and for worker's wages. Also in the papers are Jonathan Delaney ledger, 1799-1828, for weaving; Warminster Township, Montgomery County, tax list, 1763; a summary of tax receipts and tax debt of the Province of Pennsylvania, 1770.

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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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Delaney, Jonathan

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Fitch, John, 1743-1798

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Inventor. From the description of John Fitch papers, 1783-1854. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981153 Inventor and steamboat developer. From the description of John Fitch papers, 1764-1963. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454382 Nelson County, Kentucky inventor. From the description of John Fitch : miscellaneous papers, 1782-1814. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49222091 ...