Papers, 1743-1798.

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Papers, 1743-1798.

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Collection consists of oversized parchment deeds and indentures pertaining to land in what was called the "Northern Liberties" of Philadelphia in the 18th century. Included is a map [ca. 1778?] of land owned by William Coates, a Revolutionary officer and Justice of the Peace for the township of North Liberties. Of particular interest is the plot of land on Coates Street designated as the property of Benjamin Franklin. This is the plot mentioned in Franklin's last will and testament as "my pasture-ground which I have in Hickory Lane, with the buildings thereon ..." The remainder of the collection consists of land indentures made by several different parties.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7342104

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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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 ...

Phillips, J. H. (John Harber), 1936-

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Merchant of Philadelphia, Pa. From the description of Papers, 1743-1798. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32458470 ...