Jonathan Roberts papers
Collection 0558
1780-1930(3.5 Linear feet ; 8 boxes)
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- The Historical Society of Pennsylvania
- Creator
- Roberts, Jonathan, 1771-1854
- Title
- Jonathan Roberts papers
- ID
- 0558
- Date
- 1780-1930
- Extent
- 3.5 Linear feet ; 8 boxes
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Weckea Dejura Lilly
- Language
- English
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 5
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 6
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 7
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 8
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 1
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 2
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 3
- Mixed materials [Box]
- 4
- Abstract
- These papers relate particularly to state and national political history during the Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe presidential administrations. Among the subjects dealt with in the papers from 1780-1848 are: Pennsylvania legislation, political affairs at Lancaster, Republican and Adamite factions, promotion of manufacture, controversies over the charter of the United States Bank, embargoes, the British orders in council, agitation for war with England, opposition of the Federalists to government war loan; French decrees affecting American ships and commerce, foreign trade, New England political factions, land claims, Andrew Jackson's conduct in Florida and New Orleans, restoration of the Capitol, political appointments, the Missouri question, ratification of the Spanish treaty, Marquis de Lafayette's reception at Harrisburg, presidential elections, religion, Texas slavery contest, California, Roberts's appointment as collector of the Port of Philadelphia, his dismissal by President Taylor, and various other subjects. Roberts's letters to his wife, 1814-1847, describe economic conditions, domestic and cultural life, travel, and agricultural and industrial development. Other letters, 1852-1930, are from various members of the Roberts family. There are also genealogical notes of the Roberts family, poetry, speeches, proclamations, indentures, and newspaper clippings.
Preferred citation
Cite as: [Indicate cited item or series here], Jonathan Roberts papers (Collection 558), The Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania ; 2013
1300 Locust StreetPhiladelphia, PA, 19107
215-732-6200
Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Provenance
Purchase, Gratz Fund; acquired 1938.
Controlled Access Headings
Subject(s)
- Pennsylvania--Politics and government--19th century.
- Slavery--United States--19th century.
- Social life and customs--19th Century.
- United States--History--Florida invasion.
- United States--History--War of 1812.
Collection Inventory
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Correspondence: General 1780-1812 |
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Correspondence: General 1812-1814 |
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Correspondence: General 1815-1832 |
3 | |||
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Correspondence: General 1833-1850 |
4 | |||
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Correspondence: General 1851-1930 |
5 | |||
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Correspondence: Spouse 1814-1818 |
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Correspondence: Spouse 1819-1847 |
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Poetry, genealogy, miscellaneous papers, newspapers, and clippings 1805-1934 |
8 | |||
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