John Fitch papers
The papers of John Fitch, surveyor, clockmaker, silversmith, and inventor from Bucks County contain letters, agreements, and other legal papers relating to surveys and sale of lands in Ohio, and to the building of his steamboat. A ledger and daybook, 1773-1776, from Fitch's lawyer, Jonathan Lo...
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Collection: | John Fitch Papers |
Collection Number: | 0208 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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100 | 1 | |a Fitch, John |d 1743-1798 |e creator | |
245 | 1 | |a John Fitch papers |f 1763-1828 | |
300 | |a 0.25 Linear feet |f 0.25 linear feet, 1 box, 50 items | ||
520 | |a The papers of John Fitch, surveyor, clockmaker, silversmith, and inventor from Bucks County contain letters, agreements, and other legal papers relating to surveys and sale of lands in Ohio, and to the building of his steamboat. A ledger and daybook, 1773-1776, from Fitch's lawyer, Jonathan Longstreth, include accounts for button and silverware manufacture and for worker's wages. Also in the papers are Jonathan Delaney ledger, 1799-1828, for weaving; Warminster Township, Montgomery County, tax list, 1763; a summary of tax receipts and tax debt of the Province of Pennsylvania, 1770. | ||
541 | 1 | |a Gift of John L. Longstreth. | |
650 | 7 | |a Real Estate--Ohio--19th century |2 Local sources | |
650 | 7 | |a Steamboat--18th century |2 Local sources | |
852 | |a The Historical Society of Pennsylvania |b John Fitch Papers |l 0208 |