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Cav-Dal

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 2

Scope and Contents

Included in this folder:

  • Cavanilles, Antonio Jose: Sent to Henri Lavater for Paulus Usteri, dated January 7, 1788. Thanks addressee for botanical magazine and for his praise; mentions article he is sending; speaks of own poor health.
  • Collinson, Peter: Sent to John Bartram, dated April 24, 1742. Asking for a "Whipper-Will" and the horns of an elk.
  • Collinson, Peter: Sent to Joseph Breintnall, dated June 3, 1736. Sends some pamphlets; tells of a bill before Parliament for the improvement of the collection of tyths, and opposition of the clergy.
  • Collinson, Peter: Sent to Benjamin Franklin, dated August 15, 1752. Discussing electrical and various scientific matters.
  • Collinson, Peter: Sent to Benjamin Franklin, dated March 7, 1753. Discusses various scientific matters.
  • Dale, Samuel [see also oversized]: Sent to Peter Leneve, dated January 10, 1727. Making genealogical and archaeological inquiries.

Access Restrictions

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