Creator: Rodney, Caesar, 1728-1784 - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: .1 linear ft. (.1 linear feet (22 items.))
Abstract:: The papers, including correspondence from scientific societies in Europe, principally concern the new method of observation used in the magnetic atlas prepared by Churchman. Also included are his biography by Hannah P. Chandlee, color photographs of a reproduction of Joshua Reynolds portrait of John Churchman, and an inventory of the papers by Mary L. Bryan. Correspondents include Owen Biddle and Caesar Rodney.

Held at: Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Autograph letter from Caesar Rodney to his brother Thomas Rodney. Caesar wrote to his brother from New York, where he was attending the Stamp Act Congress as a member of the Delaware delegation, that he expected he would not be home before the Delaware Assembly, which he was also a member of, ended its session in New Castle because the Congress would "not end in less than eight or ten days."

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1 item (1 page)
Abstract:: Letter from Caesar Rodney, Governor of Delaware (1778-1781) and Continental Congressman for the state of Delaware, to his brother, Colonel Thomas Rodney, Continental Congressman for the state of Delaware, concerning Caesar's ill health and his desire to return to Delaware.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2 item (3 pages)
Abstract:: Receipt issued to Continental Congressman from Delaware and signer of the Declaration of Independence Caesar Rodney from Reese Bishop, Joseph B. McKeary, and Isaac Wharton dated from January 7, to January 10, 1794.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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