Papers, 1778-1804.

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Papers, 1778-1804.

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The papers, including correspondence from scientific societies in Europe, principally concern the new method of observation used in the magnetic atlas prepared by Churchman. Also included are his biography by Hannah P. Chandlee, color photographs of a reproduction of Joshua Reynolds portrait of John Churchman, and an inventory of the papers by Mary L. Bryan. Correspondents include Owen Biddle and Caesar Rodney.

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Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College

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Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784

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Caesar Rodney (October 7, 1728 – June 26, 1784) was an American Founding Father, planter, lawyer, and politician from Kent County, Delaware. He was an officer of the Delaware militia during the French and Indian War and the American Revolution, a Continental Congressman from Delaware, a signer of the Continental Association and Declaration of Independence, and President of Delaware during most of the American Revolution. Born on his family's farm, "Byfield", on St. Jones Neck in East Dover Hu...

Biddle, Owen.

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Chandlee, Hannah Paxton, 1839-1935.

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Churchman, John, 1753-1805

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John Churchman was a Quaker surveyor from Nottingham, Pennsylvania, eldest son of George and Hannah James Churchman. From the description of Papers, 1778-1804. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 19298369 ...