An oration, delivered, January 22 1773, before the patron, vice-presidents and members of the American Philosophical Society, Held at Philadelphia, for Promoting Useful Knowledge. By William Smith, D.D. one of the secretaries of the said society, and provost of the College of Philadelphia.

People / Organizations

• William Smith (Author)

Imprint

Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, in Market-Street, M,DCC,LXXIII. [1773]

Added name

Dunlap, John, 1747-1812, printer. Added name American Philosophical Society. American Philosophical Society. Library Company of Philadelphia, former owner. MWA

Publication year

1773

ESTC No.

W21484

Grub Street ID

331251

Description

15,[1]p. ; 4⁰

Note

On the role of learned societies in America.

Uncontrolled note

Signatures: A-B? (B4 verso blank)