Account book, 1772.

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Account book, 1772.

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Records of donations by prominent Philadelphians to the College, Academy, and Charitable Schools of Philadelphia, with names, amounts of donations, and some autograph signatures of donors. A label on the first leaf somewhat more recent than the booklet itself reads "Original subscription list to the College, Academy &c., 1772."

1 booklet (11 leaves).

University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library

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