Warrant for wages from John Dickinson for Frederick Sneider's service as door keeper. Transcript included.
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September 1, 1783
Location: I-SpahrB-undated-51
Subject: Economics and Finance
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
September 30, 1783
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Captain James Chrystie, of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
October 3, 1783
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Captain Alexander Parker, of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
October 6, 1783
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Captain Isaac Vanhorne, of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
October 8, 1783
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay John Hays for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-undated-50
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
December 3, 1783
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Captain James Gibbons, of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
December 29, 1783
William Bingham writes from London to the Dickinson College Board of Trustees concerning his attempts to get support from the British for the College. Bingham, who serves as a trustee from 1783 to 1803, admits that he has "been exceedingly disappointed in my expectations." The American...
Location: RG 1/1 - 3.2.1.3
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Education, International Affairs, Travel and Tourism
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
January 1, 1784
William Bingham writes to Benjamin Rush from London and discusses the state of financial support for Dickinson College. Bingham references the Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783, stating "the abdication of congress is a severe blow on the interests of Philadelphia..." He also discusses the political...
Location: MC 2001.13, B1, F6
Subject: Business and Industry, Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Education, International Affairs, Politics and Government, Science and Technology
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
February 6, 1784
Statesman William Bingham writes Benjamin Rush and compares the conditions in England with those in the United States in terms of government, economics, and immigration. "Whilst the United States have the pleasing Prospect of daily increasing in Power and political Importance," Bingham explains...
Location: I-BonisteelR-1958-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, International Affairs, Politics and Government, Science and Technology
Format: Engravings and Illustrations, Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
March 2, 1784
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay John Barber, a Sergeant in the 11th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 19, 1784
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Henry Martin, a "Captain of the Navy of Pennsylvania," for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
May 15, 1784
Dickinson College Trustee James Wilson writes to William Bingham regarding a loan Wilson seeks from an unspecified Mr. Lettsom. Wilson also discusses the opening of Land Offices and the possibility of changes to the Pennsylvania state constitution. Transcript included.
Location: I-SpahrB-1964-11
Subject: Economics and Finance, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
June 30, 1784
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Major Evan Edwards, of the 11th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the document as the treasurer.
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
July 8, 1784
John Dickinson writes Robert Magaw regarding Paul Randolph's note for 24 pounds. Transcript included.
Location: I-ValeM-1947-72
Subject: Economics and Finance
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
August 14, 1784
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Edward Coyle, a Corporal in the 11th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. Coyle receives three pounds and twelve shillings. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is listed on the...
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
August 14, 1784
President of Pennsylvania John Dickinson signs this warrant to pay Edward Coyle, a Corporal in the 11th Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line, for his service as a soldier during the Revolutionary War. Coyle receives three pounds, twelve shillings, and eight pence. David Rittenhouse, Esquire, is...
Location: I-SpahrB-1949-3
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
September 13, 1784
Pennsylvania politician Samuel John Atlee and Colonel Francis Johnston write to Pennsylvania Governor John Dickinson and request the balance of funds that the "House of Assembly were pleased to make" for "the transportation of the Indian goods and stores to the Northward and Westward."
Location: I-SpahrB-1966-17
Subject: Economics and Finance, Native Americans, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1780-1799
August - November 1785
This page from an account book of a hatter based in Philadelphia includes purchases by John Dickinson, John Montgomery, and Stephen Duncan.
Location: I-SpahrB-1954-10
Subject: Business and Industry, Economics and Finance, Personal and Family Life
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
September 27, 1785
This customs declaration and receipt form, sworn and signed by Benjamin Rush, is for "One Box Books a present for Dickinson College."
Location: I-Friends-1984-2
Subject: Dickinson College Academic Affairs, Economics and Finance, International Affairs
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 11, 1786
Vice-President of Pennsylvania Charles Biddle writes this note, which orders the Treasurer of Pennsylvania to pay £500 to the Trustees of Dickinson College. Benjamin Rush acknowledges the receipt of this note on behalf of the trustees.
Location: I-SpahrB-1966-19
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 14, 1786
Benjamin Rush signs this affidavit that attests that Terrance Connel's payment certificate for service as a soldier is the property of Dickinson College. Connel's certificate, which is worth $80, is no. 72162 and dated July 1, 1784.
Location: I-SpahrB-1940-2
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 17, 1786
Benjamin Rush signs this affidavit that attests that Michael Morrison's payment certificate for service as a soldier is the property of Dickinson College. Morrison's certificate, which is worth $80, is no. 73424 and dated July 1, 1784.
Location: I-SpahrB-1940-2
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 17, 1786
Benjamin Rush signs this affidavit that attests that William Ford's payment certificate for service as a soldier is the property of Dickinson College. Ford's certificate, which is worth $80, is no. 77369 and dated July 1, 1784.
Location: I-Original-1786-1
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 17, 1786
Benjamin Rush signs this affidavit that attests that Arthur [Gillas'?] payment certificate for service as a soldier is the property of Dickinson College. Arthur's certificate is no. 77395 and dated July 1, 1784.
Location: I-SpahrB-1951-6
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
April 17, 1786
Benjamin Rush signs this affidavit that attests that Christopher Finnigan's payment certificate for service as a soldier is the property of Dickinson College. Finnigan's certificate is no. 75525 and dated July 1, 1784.
Location: I-SpahrB-1960-7
Subject: Dickinson College Administration, Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Legal and Government Documents
Time Period: 1780-1799
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