Correspondence, 1796-1822.

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Correspondence, 1796-1822.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122526106

This small collection of correspondence of this prominent early 19th century printer also includes a draft of his will, a notice of the dissolution of Hall's partnership with Sellers, and a memorial addressed to the Continental Congress for a printing debt. Much of the correspondence is written to Hall from his cousin Joseph Leacock, describing drought, famine, and education in Barbados.

7 folders (7 items).

Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Temple University Libraries, Paley Library

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Hall, William, 1752-1834

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William Hall, a prominent Philadelphia printer, performed work for Ben Franklin in his partnership with Sellers, such as printing for the Continental Congress and the Pennsylvania Gazette. From the description of Correspondence, 1796-1822. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122526106 ...

Leacock, Joseph

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United States. Continental Congress

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The central governing body of the American colonies from 1774, continuing during the American Revolution; and also the first governing body of the U.S. until the establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. From the description of Continental Congress minutes, 1778 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 429918299 Noah Cooke, Jr. (1749-1829) earned his Harvard AB 1769. His early career was as a clergyman, but he later became a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in Cheshir...

Hall, Janet I

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Hall & Sellers

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Hall and Sellers was a Philadelphia printing company. David Hall (1714-1772, APS, 1772). Printer and business partner of Benjamin Franklin. Scottish journeyman printer invited by Benjamin Franklin in 1743 to Philadelphia to join his printing firm. Subsequently, he entered into partnership with Franklin in 1748. Hall ran Franklin’s newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette so successfully, that in 1766, he bought out Franklin and formed the new printing firm of Hall and Sellers. ...