American Philosophical Society membership certificate, 1786 / American Philosophical Society.

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American Philosophical Society membership certificate, 1786 / American Philosophical Society.

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Photocopy of an American Philosophical Society membership certificate for Moses Bartram, Philadelphia, Pa. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, president; vice-presidents, John Ewing, William White and Samuel Vaughn; and secretaries James Hutchinson, and John Foulke.

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University of North Carolina Wilmington, William Randall Library

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University of North Carolina Wilmington, William Randall Library

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