Papers, 1733-1783.

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Papers, 1733-1783.

Official papers of James Hamilton, mayor of Philadelphia and lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania. They include his commissions as Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County, and bond for the same; private account book, 1768-1782; cashbook, 1739-1757; letter book, 1749-1783; daybook, 1759-1783; instructions from the proprietaries; miscellaneous papers regarding Pennsylvania and the Penns; and some surveys.

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