Samuel Campbell collection

Miscellaneous papers of Samuel Campbell, early bookseller and printer, and John Campbell, astronomer, chiefly of personal, business, and legal content; a letter, 1793, of P. Garson relates to printing and publication of books, with details of subscription by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, He...

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Main Author: Campbell, Samuel 1765-1836 (Creator)
Collection:Samuel Campbell Collection
Collection Number:0114
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Physical Description: 1.0 Linear feet 1 linear feet, 1 box (85 items)
Summary: Miscellaneous papers of Samuel Campbell, early bookseller and printer, and John Campbell, astronomer, chiefly of personal, business, and legal content; a letter, 1793, of P. Garson relates to printing and publication of books, with details of subscription by George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Knox, and others to a new edition of the Bible; other papers include documents on land sales in Marietta, Ohio, and apprentice indentures, 1791-1793; poetry by William Riley, 1825; financial documents; a letter, 1865, that alludes to John Campbell's telescope.