Bartram family letters, 1743-1766. (bulk 1765-1766).

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Bartram family letters, 1743-1766. (bulk 1765-1766).

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Five autograph letters from John Bartram, and one autograph letter each from William Bartram, Isaac Bartram, and Moses Bartram, Jr. One letter from John to William has a short postscript written by Ann Bartram, John's wife and William's mother. Two letters, both by John Bartram, are of particular interest: the first to Cadwallader Colden, describing his recent expedition up the Susquehanna River; the second to William Bartram, which begins "Dear Billy, I have now a most grievious cough that teaseth me night and day yet I have sent thee six likely young negroes among which is [sic] two young breeding wenches..."

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Bartram family.

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John Bartram was a prominent 18th century botanist who established a successful botanical garden in Kingsessing, Pensylvania and led numerous expeditions throughout what would become the Eastern United States. His son William was also a prominent botanist; his sons Moses and Isaac were merchants. From the description of Bartram family letters, 1743-1766. (bulk 1765-1766). (New-York Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 703386276 ...

Bartram, William, 1739-1823

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William Bartram was a naturalist and made trips throughout the southern frontier, collecting seeds and specimens and making botanical drawings. From the description of Meteorological diary, 1790 January 1-1791 September 13. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122540731 From the description of Commonplace book, [ca. 1760-1800]. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122624360 Naturalist William Bartram traveled through...

Bartram, Ann, 1939-

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Bartram, Moses, -1791

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Thomas, M. L., Mrs.

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McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806

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Army officer and delegate to U.S. Continental Congress form Georgia. From the description of Letters of Lachlan McIntosh, 1777-1778. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79454519 Lachlan McIntosh (1725-1806), Army General, married Sarah Threadcraft McIntosh. From the description of Lachlan McIntosh family papers, 1755-1829. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477289 Lachlan McIntosh (1725-1806), Revolutionary War brigadier general and delegate from Georgia to the...

Bartram, John, 1699-1777

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John Bartram was the first native American botanist and made many journeys through the southern frontier, collecting seeds and bulbs for transplanting. From the description of Papers, 1738-1796. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122364926 From the description of Correspondence, 1735-1775. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122464663 From the guide to the John Bartram papers, 1738-1796, 1738-1796, (American Philo...

Bartram, Isaac

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John Bartram (1699-1777) was one of the towering figures of American botany during the 18th century, and founder of the longest-lived and most significant botanical gardens in the middle colonies. A committed Quaker, self-taught, Bartram established an international reputation in the field, earning notice for his acuity in locating, raising and describing the flora of the American colonies, as well as for his moral stance against war and slavery. John Bartram had two son...

Colden, Cadwallader, 1688-1776

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Scientist, New York colonial official. From the description of Cadwallader Colden Papers, 1677-1832 (bulk 1711-1775). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 476912237 Governor of New York (Colony) and scientist. From the description of Cadwallader Colden family papers, 1686-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453882 Colonial New York philosopher and scientist, and political official. From the description of Letter : New York, [N.Y.], t...