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Thomas Penn correspondence, May 5, 1764

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1. A Brief State of the Province of Pennsylvania A brief state of the province of Pennsylvania, : in which the conduct of their assemblies for several years past is impartially examined, and the true cause of the continual encroachments of the French displayed, more especially the secret design of their late unwarrantable invasion and settlement upon the river Ohio. To which is annexed, an easy plan for restoring quiet in the public measures of that province, and defeating the ambitious views of the French in time to come. In a letter from a gentleman who has resided many years in Pennsylvania to his friends in London.
2. Unanimity and Public Spirit Unanimity and public spirit. : A sermon preached at Carlisle, and some other Episcopal churches, in the counties of York and Cumberland, soon after General Braddock's defeat. Published by particular request. By the Reverend Mr. Thomas Barton, missionary to the said churches. To which is prefixed, a letter from the Reverend Mr. Smith, provost of the College of Philadelphia, concerning the office and duties of a Protestant ministry, especially in times of public calamity and danger.
3. Sermon Preached in the Church of St. Peters Sermon preached in the Church of St. Peters in Lewis, in Sussex County on Delaware, on July 8, 1757. Being the day appointed ... to be observed as a day of fasting and humiliation, to implore the blessing of God on His Majesty's arms, especially on the expedition now carrying on under His Excellency John Earl of Loudoun. / By Matthias Harris, officiating minister to the several congregations of the Church of England, in Sussex County on Delaware.
4. Several Conferences Between Some of the Principal People Amongst the Quakers in Pennsylvania Several conferences between some of the principal people amongst the Quakers in Pennsylvania, and the deputies from the Six Indian Nations, in alliance with Britain; : in order to reclaim their brethren the Delaware Indians from their defection, and put a stop to their barbarities and hostilities. To which is prefix'd (as introductory to the said conferences) two addresses from the said Quakers; one to the Lieutenant-Governor, and the other to the General-Assembly of the Province of Pennsylvania; as also the Lieutenant-Governor's declaration of war against the said Delaware Indians, and their adherents. Often attributed to Israel Pemberton, a Philadelphia Quaker who, in April 1756, tried to mediate between the Delaware tribes and the government of Pennsylvania. Signatures: pi_ A-C?. English short title catalogue (ESTC), T111251; Sabin, J. Dictionary of books relating to America from its discovery to the present time, 59612; Howes, W. U.S.iana, 1650-1950 (1962 edition) P192; Smith, J. Descriptive catalogue of Friends' books, II: 280.
5. The Curse of Meroz
6. The Lottery: A Dialogue Between Mr. Thomas Trueman and Mr. Humphrey Dupe
7. To William Denny - 14 July 1758 Caption title. "Signed on behalf and by appointment of the said trustees and treasurer, by Abel James, clerk. Philadelphia, the 14th of the seventh month, 1757." Ascribed to the press of Benjamin Franklin and David Hall by Evans. The ascription is disputed by Miller, who states that "it appears to be the work of either Anthony Armbruster or Christopher Saur." Evans, C. American bibliography, 8005; English short title catalogue (ESTC), W17836; Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 1565; Smith, J. Descriptive catalogue of Friends' books, 2.462; Miller, C.W. Franklin, B75.
8. Israel Pemberton, Captive Inquiry As the French and Indian Wars wind down, The Commissioners for Indian Affairs are negotiating to secure the release of the white settlers that are still being held prisoners by the Indians. However even before a general Treaty, Trustees of the Mennonite Church are attempting to accelerate this release by offering the Indians 'presents' if they would escort the white prisoners from their lands to Pittsburgh. This gesture is to be considered payment for the cost and inconvenience to the Indians for this journey, and not as a ransom for releasing the white prisoners...Letter written by Israel Pemberton addressed to the Indian Affairs Commission inquiring about an agreement to instruct agents in Indian towns along the frontier to look into how many captives are in each town, and their physical descriptions. He also implores the commission to ask the agents to make inquiries to the "dispositions" of the Indians holding captives, as well as their readiness to accept ransom in exchange for release of captives.
9. Criticism of Benjamin Franklin's Historical Review [Thomas Penn?] This manuscript offers a critique of A Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania (1759). A Historical review was anonymously published, but it has been credited to either Benjamin Franklin or Richard Jackson. Written in the wake of the politically divisive 1750s, the pamphlet attacked the proprietors of Pennsylvania and the proprietary nature of the colonial government and defended the actions of the Assembly and Quaker Party during the Seven Years' War. The manuscript in the APS's vault was written in 1759 or 1760, likely in London. It defends the proprietor and the government in general. Largely unknown to historians, this manuscript provides insight into the deep political divisions within colonial Pennsylvania by offering a clear view into the beliefs of the proprietors and the proprietary party. The anonymous author of the work is almost certainly Thomas Penn. The manuscript was never published.
10. Thomas Penn correspondence, December 18, 1763
12. Thomas Penn correspondence, March 17, 1764
14. A New Song in High Vogue in Northampton County
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1. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, March 28, 1753
2. Edward Shippen to William Allen, June 17, 1755
3. Memoranda, 1756 to 1761
4. Account of the Indian Complaints, 1756
5. Friends' Address to the Governor, April 1756
6. Conversation with the Indians, April 19, 1756
7. Christopher Towne to Israel Pemberton, April 25, 1756
8. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, April 13, 1758
9. Journal of Christian Frederick Post, June 20, 1758
10. General Forbes to Israel Pemberton, August 18, 1758
11. Israel Pemberton to Charles Read, September 10, 1758
12. General Forbes to Israel Pemberton, January 15, 1759
13. Samuel Lightfoot to Israel Pemberton, January 31, 1759
14. James Kenny to Israel Pemberton, February 12, 1759
15. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, March 27, 1759
16. Samuel Lightfoot to Israel Pemberton, May 16, 1759
17. James Kenny to Israel Pemberton, June 19, 1759
18. Israel Pemberton to John Stanwix, August 24, 1759
19. Criticism of Benjamin Franklin's Historical Review [Thomas Penn?] This manuscript offers a critique of A Historical Review of the Constitution and Government of Pennsylvania (1759). A Historical review was anonymously published, but it has been credited to either Benjamin Franklin or Richard Jackson. Written in the wake of the politically divisive 1750s, the pamphlet attacked the proprietors of Pennsylvania and the proprietary nature of the colonial government and defended the actions of the Assembly and Quaker Party during the Seven Years' War. The manuscript in the APS's vault was written in 1759 or 1760, likely in London. It defends the proprietor and the government in general. Largely unknown to historians, this manuscript provides insight into the deep political divisions within colonial Pennsylvania by offering a clear view into the beliefs of the proprietors and the proprietary party. The anonymous author of the work is almost certainly Thomas Penn. The manuscript was never published.
20. Various Memoranda, 1760
21. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, May 16, 1760
22. Account of the Return of Three White Prisoners, May 20, 1760
23. Isaac Whitelock to Israel Pemberton, June 6, 1760
24. Israel Pemberton, Captive Inquiry As the French and Indian Wars wind down, The Commissioners for Indian Affairs are negotiating to secure the release of the white settlers that are still being held prisoners by the Indians. However even before a general Treaty, Trustees of the Mennonite Church are attempting to accelerate this release by offering the Indians 'presents' if they would escort the white prisoners from their lands to Pittsburgh. This gesture is to be considered payment for the cost and inconvenience to the Indians for this journey, and not as a ransom for releasing the white prisoners...Letter written by Israel Pemberton addressed to the Indian Affairs Commission inquiring about an agreement to instruct agents in Indian towns along the frontier to look into how many captives are in each town, and their physical descriptions. He also implores the commission to ask the agents to make inquiries to the "dispositions" of the Indians holding captives, as well as their readiness to accept ransom in exchange for release of captives.
25. Nathaniel Holland to Friend, August 21, 1760
26. Christopher Schultze to Israel Pemberton, August 29, 1760
27. John and Richard Penn to the Friendly Association, September 5, 1760
28. Benjamin Lightfoot to Israel Pemberton, September 7, 1760
29. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, September 17, 1760
30. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, October 16, 1760
31. Christopher Schultze to Israel Pemberton, December 1, 1760
32. Report of the Easton Conference, August 1761
33. Christian Frederick Post to Israel Pemberton, August 8, 1761
34. Edward Shippen to [William Allen?], September 15, 1761
35. Papunehan to Israel Pemberton, September 15, 1761
36. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, September 30, 1761
37. Governor Hamilton to Papunehan, October 12, 1761
38. Message to the Governor, October 12, 1761
39. Nathaniel Holland to Israel Pemberton, December 20, 1761
40. Account of presents sent to Pittsburgh, 1762
41. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, June 6, 1763
42. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, June 13, 1763
43. Benjamin Franklin to Richard Jackson, June 27, 1763
44. Thomas McKee to James Burd, July 9, 1763
45. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, July 21, 1763
46. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, July 25, 1763
47. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, July 30, 1763
48. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, August 15, 1763
49. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, August 31, 1763
50. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, September 3, 1763
51. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, September 15, 1763
52. Joseph Shippen Jr. to James Burd, October 21, 1763
53. Edward Shippen to Governor James Hamilton, October 29, 1763
54. Edward Shippen to John Elder, December 16, 1763
55. Thomas Penn correspondence, December 18, 1763
56. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, December 19, 1763
58. Account for Maintaining Indians at Lancaster, December 27, 1763
59. Account of the Indian murders, December 27, 1763
60. The Congregational Diary of Lancaster Moravian Church, December 27-28 , 1763
61. Letter from Matthaus Hehl to the Church Leadership, December 29, 1763
62. Letter from Albrecht Ludolph Russmeyer to Nathanael Seidel, January 2, 1764
63. Joseph Shippen Jr. to Colonel James Burd, January 3, 1764
64. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, January 5, 1764
65. Apology of the Paxton Volunteers
66. Petition by the Inhabitants of Lancaster County
67. Benjamin Franklin to Richard Jackson, February 11, 1764
68. Thomas Penn correspondence, March 17, 1764
70. Edward Shippen to Joseph Shippen, July 12, 1764
71. Edward Shippen to James Burd, January 19, 1768
72. Edward Shippen to Rev. George Craig, January 9, 1769
73. Gov. John Penn to the Wyaloosing Indians, June 29, 1769
74. Account of the Indian Conference, October 22, 1770
75. Robert Callender to John Pemberton and Owen Jones, April 22, 1771
76. Account of Conference between the Indians and the Friendly Association, May 10, 1771
77. William Patterson to Israel Pemberton, June 10, 1771
78. The Indians' Letter to the Representatives of Pennsylvania, May 16, 1772
79. Friendly Association's Message to the Delaware Indians, August 6, 1772
80. Minutes of Conference with Jos. Peepy and Peter Harrison, November 19, 1772
81. Philadelphia Friends to Wyaloosing Indians, November 28, 1772
82. Philadelphia Friends to Wyaloosing Indians, July 8, 1773

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