Papers, 1797-1913.

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Papers, 1797-1913.

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The papers of the Anderson family are chiefly those of James Anderson. His correspondence, 1805-1858, letter and memorandum book, 1817-1828, and letterbooks, 1831-1852, 1855-1858, relate to personal, business, and political matters. Material relating to Anderson's medical career include: ledgers, 1808-1858; casebook, 1804-1806, of patients treated at a Philadelphia almshouse; and notes on Benjamin Rush lectures, 1797-1798. Among other family papers are: Isaac Anderson, father of James, reminscences, 1835, about Charlestown township, Chester County, PA; James' father-in-law Joseph Wilson's contested estate papers, 1816-1845; Joseph W. Anderson, miscellaneous correspondence, 1846-1903, receipt book, 1865-1890, and medical notes, n.d.; Corona Anderson, James' daughter, incoming correspondence, 1859-1913, from friends living and travelling abroad; and anonymous recipe books, notes and clippings, ca. 1750-1900.

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Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

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Benjamin Rush (January 4, 1746 [O.S. December 24, 1745] – April 19, 1813) was a Founding Father of the United States who signed the United States Declaration of Independence, and a civic leader in Philadelphia, where he was a physician, politician, social reformer, humanitarian, and educator and the founder of Dickinson College. Rush attended the Continental Congress. His later self-description there was: "He aimed right." He served as Surgeon General of the Continental Army and became a profess...

Anderson family.

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The Anderson family lived in Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, PA. James Anderson was a physician, civic leader, and 1816-1817 member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. His son, Joseph W. Anderson, was also a physician. From the description of Papers, 1797-1913. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 86165538 ...

Anderson, Joseph, 1832-1916

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This document came to the Archives anonymously, and nothing is known about the individual described thereon. From the description of Joseph Anderson collection. (State Archive of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 41556982 Anderson was first U.S. Comptroller of Treasury under President Madison. From the description of Letter : Washington, D.C., to Benjamin Bonsall, Philadelphia, Pa., 1835 September 11. (Natural History Museum Foundation, Los Angeles County). WorldCat...

Anderson, Joseph W., 1831-1905

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Anderson, Isaac, 1758-1839

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