An Historical Account of the Origin and Formation of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for Promoting Useful KnowledgeAmerican philosophical society, 1914 - 194 pages |
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... writers date its establish- ment in the following year . Thus our Society is said to have begun in 1769 , though the two Societies were united in December preceding . called the Junto . It consisted of a select number 8 HISTORICAL ...
... writers date its establish- ment in the following year . Thus our Society is said to have begun in 1769 , though the two Societies were united in December preceding . called the Junto . It consisted of a select number 8 HISTORICAL ...
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... writing the History of this Society , at least to a certain period . With that view I made copious ex- tracts from the Minutes above mentioned , which have aided me in preparing this humble sketch , which will , perhaps , facilitate the ...
... writing the History of this Society , at least to a certain period . With that view I made copious ex- tracts from the Minutes above mentioned , which have aided me in preparing this humble sketch , which will , perhaps , facilitate the ...
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... writing as they had occurred to himself , and on considering the matter , he was desired to read them . " Mr. Thomson then produced and read a paper en- titled : " Proposals for enlarging this Society , in order that it may the better ...
... writing as they had occurred to himself , and on considering the matter , he was desired to read them . " Mr. Thomson then produced and read a paper en- titled : " Proposals for enlarging this Society , in order that it may the better ...
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... writing this narrative , I have endeavored to preserve the strictest impartiality . The passions of those times have long since subsided , and it is far from my wish to revive them . If this essay should ever be published , some of the ...
... writing this narrative , I have endeavored to preserve the strictest impartiality . The passions of those times have long since subsided , and it is far from my wish to revive them . If this essay should ever be published , some of the ...
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... writing in 1768 , than Smith in 1792 . Besides , Dr. Smith , preparing an Eulogium , and not a formal history of the Society , might easily have fallen into the natural error of supposing the existence of but one Junto , an opinion ...
... writing in 1768 , than Smith in 1792 . Besides , Dr. Smith , preparing an Eulogium , and not a formal history of the Society , might easily have fallen into the natural error of supposing the existence of but one Junto , an opinion ...
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absent admitted adopted agreed American Philosophical Society American Society ancient appear appointed Association Benjamin Franklin bers Bishop White Cadwalader Evans Charles Thomson ciety Clement Biddle Club Corresponding Members Dr Franklin draught Edmund Physick elected established existence fact February founder FRANCIS FISHER Franklin in 1727 Franklin-Junto friends Governor held in Philadelphia Hugh Roberts Isaac Bartram Isaac Paschall Jacob Duché James Pearson January John Joseph Joseph Galloway Joshua Howell Laws letter Lewis Nicola meeting membership minute book Morgan mutual improvement November original Owen Biddle patron Philadelphia Philip Syng Ponceau possession present President probably promoting and propagating promoting Useful Knowledge propagating Useful Knowledge proposed question recorded referred remember the Society revival Rules Samuel Rhoads says Secretary September signed Smith Society for promoting Society-Junto sophical Society Sparks Thomas Mifflin tion Treasurer union United Society Vice-President volume William Coleman William Franklin
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Page 11 - Our debates were to be under the direction of a president and to be conducted in the sincere spirit of inquiry after truth, without fondness for dispute or desire of victory; and to prevent warmth, all expressions of positiveness in opinions or direct contradiction were after some time made contraband and prohibited under small pecuniary penalties.
Page 10 - I drew up required that every member, in his turn, should produce one or more queries on any point of Morals, Politics, or Natural Philosophy, to be discussed by the company ; and once in three months produce and read an essay of his own writing, on any subject he pleased.
Page 178 - That one society be formed of virtuosi or ingenious men, residing in the several colonies, to be called The American Philosophical Society, who are to maintain a constant correspondence.
Page 132 - We loved and still love one another. We are grown gray together, and yet it is too early to part. Let us sit till the evening of life is spent. The last hours are always the most joyous. When we can stay no longer, it is time enough then to bid each other good-night, separate and go quietly to bed.
Page 136 - This society, after having subsisted forty years, and having contributed to the formation of some very great men, besides Dr. Franklin himself, became at last the foundation of the American Philosophical Society, now assembled to pay the debt of gratitude to his memory. A book containing many of the questions discussed by the Junto was, on the formation of the American Philosophical Society, delivered into my hands, for the purpose of being digested, and in due time published among the transactions...
Page 134 - I long meditated a revival of our American Philosophical Society, and at length I thought I saw my way clear in doing it, but the old party leaven split us for a time. We are now united, and, with your presence, may make a figure; but, till that happy event, I fear much will not be done. The Assembly have countenanced and encouraged us very generously and kindly ; and we are much obliged for your care in procuring the telescope, which was used in the late observations of the transit of Venus...
Page 30 - Happening to be in this City about some particular Affairs, I have the Pleasure of receiving yours of the 28th past, here. And can now acquaint you, that the Society, as far as relates to Philadelphia, is actually formed, and has had several Meetings to mutual Satisfaction ; — assoon [sic] as I get home, I shall send you a short Acct.
Page 57 - Do you think any person ought to be harmed in his body, name, or goods, for mere speculative opinions, or his external way of worship ? Jlnswer. No. 4. Do you love truth for truth's sake, and will you endeavour impartially to find and receive it yourself, and communicate it to others 1 Jlnswer.
Page 132 - I wish you would continue to meet the Junto, notwithstanding that some effects of our public political misunderstandings may sometimes appear there. It is now perhaps one of the oldest clubs, as I think it was formerly one of the best, in the King's
Page 29 - That at Philadelphia there be always at least seven members, viz. a physician, a botanist, a mathematician, a chemist, a mechanician, a geographer, and a general natural philosopher, besides a president, treasurer, and secretary.