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RELATING TO AMERICA ISSUED
PRIOR TO EIGHTEEN HUNDRED.
BIBLIOGRAPHICALLY, HISTOR-
ICALLY AND SOMETIMES
SENTIMENTALLY DE-
SCRIBED AND OFFERED
FOR CASH : AT THE
AFFIXED PRICES : BY
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CHARLES F. HEARTMAN
AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN BOOK-
SELLER : ONE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY NINE EAST
TWENTY-FOURTH STREET
INC BAWe axe OF RK Gleb cy
Price of this catalogue: One Dollar
Charles F. Heartman, American Antiquarian Book-
seller, 129 East 24th Street, New York City, wishes to
purchase material similar to the items offered in this
catalogue. Also important or interesting material
of later periods. Pamphlets, old Almanacs, News-
papers, American poetry, American plays, early im-
prints, etc., wanted. In quoting material kindly state
your price for which it is for sale. No offers will be
made, since that amounts to an appraisal, which only
can be made against a charge for time, etc. I wish to
emphasize this fact, since it has of late become a habit
to use my time, reference library and experience for free
information which can only be given to my regular
clients or to librarians.
My reference library on Americana is perhaps the
best owned by any dealer in this country. Through sell-
ing thousands of books at auction each year I have
probably experience enough to appraise or catalogue
Americana for whatever purpose this is wanted.
Charges, Twenty Dollars a Day for Six Hours work.
Larger or smaller lots by arrangement.
In my Auction department I am always ready to
sell Rare Americana, especially out-of-the-way items,
Pamphlets, Newspapers, Broadsides, Almanacs, Laws
and such items as are generally regarded as junk. There
is no other auction house that will pay such careful at-
tention to hitherto undescribed items as I do.
The charges for selling are, one dollar per item,
plus 15% for commission. These charges include every-
thing, except transportation expenses. Single items of
value accepted.
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Greetings
The book season, about to close, was one of the busiest this country
has ever experienced, to be topped only through the next one. Selling
of rare books in the United States has taken a turn which one does not
know how to call it. Although the amount of volumes and the amount
of money involved are very gratifying, the discriminating collector, the
true librarian, is dissatisfied. A tendency to “put over” has crept into
the “game” (as they call it), that is very discouraging to such book-
sellers and bookbuyers as take the subject as one serious enough not to
be trifled with.
There has been no season like the one just about over, where more
books of little value, intrinsic quality as well as rarity, have been sold
for ridiculous high prices; prices so high that they were greeted with
laughter and scorn. Many of them could have been purchased for a
mere trifle of the prices they fetched. On the other hand, there is no
doubt that a large number of real books were given away.
Such conditions are certainly deplorable. The dealer who buys for
stock, as well as for clients, or the collector himself, must feel dissatis-
fied and worried when he sees a book selling one week for hundreds
and the next week for tenths of dollars.
There are many reasons to be advanced for the conditions men-
tioned. The main reason is to be found in the lack of inclination on the
part of the trade to support the market. Dealers who buy a certain book
in one sale at a certain price, quite often let the same item go for a mere
trifle the next time. What is one going to do about his stock? How
does the collector feel about it? Of course, it is quite possible that the
trade is not to blame for it. The trade might not be financially strong
enough to swallow all the material offered. On the other hand, a number
of sales held are offered on liberal credit terms, where others are strictly
cash. In such cases, the cash sales suffer considerable. That, of course,
could be abolished if a uniform modus was established, preferably cash.
Of late a number of items have been catalogued by the owners; not
always in accordance with bibliographical rules, and quite often over-
catalogued, as far as the emphasizing of the rarity is concerned. Usu-
ally such items have sold to a much better advantage than the ones cata-
logued by the houses who sold them. The latter are not to blame at
all, since they cannot spend a forenoon on cataloguing a twenty-dollar
book, whereas the speculating owner can do so. In the interests of all
concerned, it would be advisable to get to a more uniform standard in
order to stabilize the value of books more. An item should not appear
at one time with a three-line heading and a half-page note made by an
untrained speculating owner whose bibliographical knowledge is so
inferior, that to the man who really knows, such notes are ridiculous.
And then, the same book appears again a few weeks later, this time
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described by a professional cataloguer who has had the book a dozen
times, and does not think anything of it, without any comment at all.
Rules should be established to prevent any foolish over-cataloguing by
owners who are not really acquainted with the subject and are imagin-
ing rarity and value.
It is heartbreaking to see items repeatedly catalogued as not being
sold at auction since Brinley, and similar rubbish, when several copies
have turned up within a few months. The tendency to catalogue books
on the hand of early reference books can be traced everywhere. Of
course, the consultation of bibliographies that have superseded the old
material would produce facts in reference to the items that the sellers
do not care to know. Mind you, my grievances are not against the
auction houses, who rarely make such mistakes. But I do think they
should occasionally verify what owners say about their books. That
may sound as if I had any objection to descriptions, which, of course,
is not the case. I am objecting to fool descriptions, which have nothing
to do with the book or suppress the real facts. Anything that tends
towards enlightening us, bibliographically and otherwise, about a book»
is highly welcome.
Of course, I could prove my statements with a large number of
facts, which would, however, bring a personal element into this subject
that, at least for the present, I do not desire. Besides, these facts are
common talk; it only remains to put them once in black and white.
I shall also not dwell on my personal grievances against collectors
at large for the neglect of Americana. I think, too, that Americana is
still a hobby of too few. When one considers the prices paid for first
editions, English literature, fine bindings and many other special sub-
jects, it is clear that they are in no proportion to their rarity. An un-
known Americana item, or one of which very few copies are known,
will bring still considerable less than a non-Americana item that per-
haps appears a dozen times in a season. American literature, which, in
spite of all the assertion contrary to it, exist, does not bring one-tenth
of what English literature is selling for. Still, the American authors
are much rarer, have, if really investigated, just as much merit as any
corresponding authors of the world’s literature outside of Shakespeare,
and should be much dearer to the heart of the Americana collectors than
any others. Just the same, they bring small sums compared with non-
American authors. I venture to say, if, for instance, McDonald Clarke
was an Englishman, his books would bring hundreds of dollars. As it
is, most American collectors of first editions of English authors do not
even know the name of the “Mad Poet.” Of course, I could give dozens
of examples.
A really important historical pamphlet on the War of 1812, that
perhaps is known in only a few copies, will bring less than a Napoleonic
pamphlet, and still the American narrative is more interesting reading
matter than the French. A Pioneer Narrative of an Overland Journey
to the West, with its thrilling incidents; a pamphlet relating to the
American Revolution, written in beautiful English by an American whose
logic and reasoning cannot be surpassed by the wisest of statesmen in
il
the world; a Journal of a participant in the French and Indian War, a
Hudson Bay Broadside printed before 1700, may interest a few, but will
not create half the sensation that a Dickens arouses with a corrected
“A” on page 19, or whatever other new point in question. Mind you, I
have nothing against Dickens, and fully appreciate his literary import-
ance. I just selected him at random. But the appreciation of the non-
American item in preference to Americana is so unproportional in benefit
for the non-American, that a change is badly wished for.
We are talking so much lately of “Americanization.” Here is the
field. Weare drawing altogether too much on European culture, which
absolutely cannot improve ours, no matter from what quarters it is
derived. The past history of the United States, taken as a whole, is so
free from mistakes, that we can consult it freely. The social, artistic
and human life of the American people, with its evolutionary struggle
towards betterment, is so eminent, its ethical qualities latent everywhere,
that only with the greatest regret one can witness the negligence of
collecting Americana. .
The perusal of a catalogue, like the one issued herewith, can only
impress the intellect with one thing, namely, that American history really
is a great epic on the evolution of a people towards political, historical
and ethical perfection, and the more we draw on our own history, the
better we will be able to solve the problems of the day. A course in
American history means a course in training oneself towards becoming
a better human being. But outside of these facts, which may not appeal
to the people at large as being too sermonical, there is certainly no
more interesting, thrilling and odd reading material to be had, than the
early pamphlets relating to America. The Bibliomanic will have in no
other field more chance to acquire “unique” and “only known” copies,
than he has in the field of Americana. And when it comes to Variations,
etc., they practically have not been investigated at all.
The items offered on the following pages have been selected with
great care as to their being perfect. When one considers that about five
books out of eight purchased in the Americana line are imperfect, and
that more books had to be rejected than included in this catalogue, the
apparently high prices will look more reasonable. I have also taken
a little more pains than usual in describing books. The descriptions
are by no means perfect. There may be more mistakes than I suspect
and the descriptions certainly could be, as far as the historical and senti-
mental part is concerned, considerably improved. But that would re-
quire another month or two, and would add to the cost to an extent, as
to make the prices prohibitive.
There are no duplicates in stock, and, with a few exceptions, items
could not be duplicated for the same price, a great many not at any price.
What I really would like to see is, that somebody would purchase
the lot en bloc, and use it as a nucleus for a collection. The notes in
this catalogue, as far as they are my own, have not been copyrighted,
and are gladly presented to anybody who wants to use them, even if
I get no credit for them.
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The past season was unusually rich in Americana offerings, and so
will probably be the next. But when one considers how every attic is
ransacked, how every library disposes of their duplicates, and how Europe
is combed for Americana, it is no fool prophecy to say that Americana
is going to become the rarest article on the book market, and that the
wise man will take in now what he can get, immaterial of price.
No use of the words “rare, etc,’ has been made in this catalogue,
since its magnitude and importance does not require such descriptions.
Whoever wants information to that effect on individual items, will be
gladly supplied for the asking.
Of course, anything ordered that is not satisfactory, can be returned.
The terms are cash and the prices include delivery and insurance.
And now I hope that this catalogue is read with as much pleasure
as it is compiled by
CHARLES F. HEARTMAN.
P. S—To Collectors who always complain about not having room
for books in modern apartments it may be interesting information that
the six hundred items offered in the following catalogue do not quite
fill a small safe of the size of 22 by 39 by 70 inches. |
A. B. C. (The). With the Church of England Catechism. To which is
annexed, Prayers used in the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, in Philadelphia. Also, A Hymn on the Nativity of Our
Saviour; and another on Easter-Day. (Quotation.) Woodcut, a
variation of the British-Arms, on title. Philadelphia: Printed by
Young, Stewart and M’Culloch, M.DCC.LXXXV. (340) $15
Octavo, 12 pages. Half morocco, uncut and unopened. Evans 19208. This is the first
Episcopal Catechism printed in America, after the separation of the American synod
from the British Church. On page six, the answer to the question regarding “What
is thy Duty towards thy Neighbour?” does not contain the word “king,” this space
being left blank. :
A. F. Considerations On Behalf of the Colonists, In a Letter to a Noble
Lord. The Second edition. London: J. Almon, M.DCC.LXV.
(354) $17.50
Octavo, 4, 52 pages. Sabin 15949; Rich page 150. This pamphlet is signed F. A., and
dated, Boston, September 4, 1765. It was written in answer to “The Objections
to Taxation,” by Soame Jenyns. The M. R. says: The author appears to be a staunch
North American, fired with the glorious idea of Liberty and flaming with patriotic
zeal for the rights of his native country, of which he appears to be neither an in-
competent judge nor a weak defender.
Abingdon, Earl of. Thoughts on the Letter of Edmund Burke, Esq; To
the Sheriffs of Bristol, on the Affairs of America. Oxford: for W.
Jackson (1777). (169) $15
Octavo, 64 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Original edition. Sabin No. 61; Rich, vol. I,
page 258. Wilkes describes the author as “one of the most intrepid assertors of liberty
in this age.” The brief title gives no indication of the force of his arguments, which
may be summed up in the following quotation: ‘If the liberties of our fellow subjects
in America are to be taken from them it is for the idiot only to suppose that we can
preserve our own.” On page 11 will be found the famous passage commencing: “That
great philanthropist and friend of liberty, Doctor Franklin,’ which stirred the author
(? Chalmers) of the pamphlet entitled: “Second thoughts; or, Observations upon
Lord Abingdon’s Thoughts, London, 1777,” to the savage attack on the character of
Franklin which occupies pages 18-23 of that publication. The present pamphlet
attracted enormous attention for no less than eight editions appeared in less than
three years.
Abstract (An) from the Resolves containing the Encouragement offered
by the Continental Congress, and by the State of Massachusetts Bay,
To such as shall enlist into the Continental Army........ In the House
of Representatives, Jan. 28, 1777. Sam. Freemen, Speaker, Pro Tem.
In Council, Jan. 28, 1777. (Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777.)
(138) $65.
Folio 1 page. Folded, mounted on silk and bound in half morocco. Evans 15418. Not
in Ford. Very fine revolutionary broadside issued during the period when Washington
had to beg for troops. Contains the four resolves of Congress, passed August 26th,
September 16th, 18th, and 19th, October 8th, and November 12th, 1776, relative to
the pay and bounty of officers and men in the Continental Army as part of the Fifteen
each assigned to this state, to continue during the war, or for a term of Three
ears.
Adams, John. Twenty-six letters, upon Interesting Subjects, respecting
the Revolution of America. Written in Holland in the Year M.DCC.
LXXX. By His Excellency John Adams, while he was sole minister
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plenipotentiary from the United States of America,........ Never
before published. New York, John Fenno, M.DCC.LXXXIX.
(376) $15.
Octavo 64 pages. Cloth. Evans 21625. Sabin 252. Although labelled ‘Never before
published,,” this is really the third edition. These letters were written by John Adams
to Dr. Calkoen, of Amsterdam, giving information regarding the American Colonies and
the Revolution which enabled the latter to conduct a propaganda in Holland favorable
to the American cause, and which “finally produced the acknowledgement of American
Independency and a Loan of Money.”
(Adams, Samuel). An Appeal to the World: or, a Vindication of the
Town of Boston, from Many False and Malicious Aspersions con-
tained in Certain letters and memorials written by Governor Bernard,
General Gage, Commodore Hood, the Commissioners of the American
Board of Customs, and Others; And by them respectively transmitted
to the British Ministry. Published by Order of the Town of Boston,
And Reprinted in London, By the Direction of Dennys De Berdt, Esq;
M DCCL AIX: (401) $40
Octavo, 2, 34 pages. Half red levant morocco, gilt top, other edges uncut by Bedford.
Contemporary portrait of General Gage inserted as frontispiece. ‘The Holden copy
with Bookplate. This issue not mentioned in Sabin. Resolved, at a Meeting of Free-
holders of Boston: ‘That many of the Letters and Memorials are false, scandalous
and infamous libels upon the Inhabitants of this town, that the wicked authors of these
incendiary Libels may be proceeded with according to law, and brought to condign
punishment.” Often attributed to William Cooper, but really by Samuel Adams.
Adams, Samuel. An Oration Delivered at the State-House, in Phila-
delphia, to a very numerous Audience; On Thursday the Ist of August
17/6; By. Samuel Adams, Member ofthe 0.7. oieuns cae the General
Ronpress of “Phe olen ea of America. Philadelphia Printed;
London, Reprinted for E. Johnson, M.DCC.LXXVI. (71) $40
Octavo, 2, 42 pages. Half mottled calf, gilt top by Riviere & Son. Sabin No. 344; Rich
vol. I, page 245. Wells Life of Adams, vol. II page 439 and vol. III page 403. This
is the original edition. There was no Philadelphia edition, nor was the oration ever
delivered. Mr. Adams, the American Cicero, declaims with warmth and energy against
kingly government and hereditary succession. There are passages in this oration which
would have done honor to a Roman tribune, when the republican spirit of that Mistress
of the worlds was at its greatest Height.
Adams, Zabdiel. A Sermon preached before His Excellency John
Hancock, Esq; Governour;....the Council....the Senate....and the
House of Representatives of Massachusetts, May 29, 1782 Being the
Diy of General Election. Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Printed
by T. & J. Fleet and J. Gill (1782). (10) $27.50
Octavo, 59 pages. Stitched, uncut and enclosed in half morocco slip case. Sabin No.
361; Evans No. 17450. The author. was Pastor in the Church in Lunenburg. Con-
tains the remarkable forecast of the future greatness of America:” Let us anticipate
the rising glory of America. Behold her seas whitened with commerce, her capitals
filled with inhabitants and resounding with the din of industry, etc.”
Addison, Alexander. An Oration on the Rise and Progress of the
United States of America, to the Present Crisis; and On The Duties
Of The Citizens. By Alexander Addison, Esq. Philadelphia: John
Ormrod, 1798. (575) $10
Octavo, 2, 41 pages. Sabin 379 does not mention the half title. Fine historical oration
on the impending French-American War.
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Addison, Alexander. Analysis of the Report of the Virginia Assembly
on the Proceedings of sundry of the other States in Answer to their
Resolutions. By Alexander Addison. Philadelphia: Zachariah Poul-
son, jr., 1800. (231) $20
Duodecimo, 54 pages. Half morocco, old blue wrappers bound in. Swem 25. Not in
Sabin. The “Proceedings” were the first discussion of the doctrines of State rights,
which the author of the above criticises in his work.
Address and Recommendations to the States by the United States in
Congress assembled. Philadelphia: printed by David C. Claypoole,
M.DCC.LXXXIII. (178) $55
Octavo, 14, 1, 9, 2, 3, 6, 5, 4, 26 pages and genuine blank leaf. Half morocco, gilt top.
Sabin No. 358; Evans No. 18224; Hildeburn No. 6264. Sabin cites the M. R. XLVIII;
“Should we think ourselves little interested in the subjects of these American State
Papers we may, however, be much gratified in perusing them as pieces of fine, energetic
writing, and masterly eloquence. It would be a curious speculation for a philosophical
enquirer to account for. the perfection to which the English language has been carried
in our late colonies amidst the clamors and horrors of war.” This address was drawn
up by James Madison. Accompanying the address are the following documents: HBsti-
mate of National debt; Hamiltons report on the refusal of the State of Rhode Island
to pay the impost duties (1782); Washington’s Newburgh Address; Extracts from
Franklin’s Passy letters, ete. Ford, Hamiltonia No. 4.
Address (An). From the General Court to the People of the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts. Boston: Adams and Nourse, M.DCC.
LXXXVI. (442) $40
Small quarto, 40, 1 pages. Half calf, uncut. Evans 19781. Sabin 45580. Printed on
the final page is a copy of the Senate order to print 1,200 copies of this address; each
member of the Legislature to be furnished with one, and one to be sent to each minister
of the several parishes, and the Clerks of the several towns, districts and plantations,
within the Commonwealth. It relates the measures taken by the General Court to
relieve the people of Massachusetts from the intolerable burden under which they were
suffering to such an extent that they had taken up arms in several counties, and the
threat of vigorous measures to be taken against all malcontents continuing to subvert
the laws and consitution to the danger of good government and the security of the
State.
Address (An) from the General Court to the People of the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts. Boston: Adams and Nourse, M.DCC.
LXXXVI. (6) $25
Small quarto, 40 pages, stitched, uncut enclosed in a half morocco slip case. Evans 19781;
Sabin 45580. Relates largely to the debts of the State of Massachusetts made during
the war for independence. This copy never had the final leaf.
Address and Petition (The) of a number of the Clergy of Various De-
nominations in the City of Philadelphia to the Senate and House of
Representatives of Pennsylvania, relative to the passing of a law
against Vice and Immorality. Philadelphia: Printed by William
Young, 1793. (153) $9
Octavo, 16 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 61418. Interesting tract. “To which are sub-
joined, some considerations in favour of said petition, so far as it relates to the
prohibition of Theatrical Exhibitions.”
Address (An) of the Convention For Framing a new Constitution of
Government For the State of New-Hampshire, to the Inhabitants of
the said State. New-Hampshire: Printed and to be sold, at the Print-
ing Office in Portsmouth and Exeter, M.DCC.LXXXI. (1) $40
Octavo, 63, 1 pages. Stitched uncut enclosed in a half morocco slip case. Evans 17249;
Sabin 52787 says: Rejected—probably it was too good.
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Octavo, 22, 2 blank, 7, 1 blank, 8 pages. Evans 17216; Not in Sabin.
revolutionary pamphlet has two caption titles with new pagin
belong to the item, namely: “An Act for repealing certain Parts oe
payment of Government Securities,” 1781;
Stitched uncut in a cloth protecting folder.
Action «i. By. ca Philadelphian, Vous ERG
for the Author, 1797. ?
Octavo, 16 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, other edges uthoritie ie
breast may swell naa Ps at the faults of the pone
of the poem is, that “Our structure of happiness is alone |
of our actions; and virtue is the only basis which can supp
act, entitled, “An act as establish an uniform rul
and to repeal the act heretofore passed on that Ss
date (1798).
Folio, 2 pages folded and bound in half morocco. Not in be
Philadelphia. Approved June 18, 1798. John Adams. Ar
Allen, James. Considerations on the Present Stat oy
United States of America. (London, 1784.)
Octavo, 54 and 2 blank pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabi
West India merchants and planters for distribution to the members of Parliam
&e., and not sold. ;
(Almon, John.) The Revolution in M DCC LXXXII impartially con- .
sidered. London: J, Debrett, M- DCC LX XAIT (46) $30
Quarto, 35, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 70346. Not in Rich. Relates con-
siderable to the American Revolution, and the conciliation with the Colonies. “During
his (Lord North’s) administration a war was commenced or rather created in America,
in which we lost the provinces of New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode Island,
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, ete. ‘In this copy a contemporary hand has
written: The Author John Almon.
Alsop, Richard. A Poem; Sacred to the Memory of George Washington,
Late President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the
Armies of the United States. Adapted to the 22d of Febr., 1800. By
Richard Alsop. (Quotation.) Hartford: Hudson and Godwin, 1800.
(524) $6
Octavo, 23 pages. Buckram. Sabin 964; Wegelin page 6. It is dedicated to Martha
Washington and is the first poem after the death of Washington that was published
as a separate item. It is a review of Washington’s service to his country and an
eulogy on his character.
American Gazette (The). Being a Collection of all the Authentic Ad-
dresses, Memorials, Letters, &c., Which relate to the Present Dispute
between Great Britain and her Colonies. Containing also many Origi-
nal Papers never before published. No. 1. London: G. Kearsley,
M.DCC.LXVIII. (563) $16
Octavo, 4, 68 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 1080; Rich page 163. This is the
original issue of part one. It was republished with other parts 1770. Important for
this history of the pre-revolutionary troubles.
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og! me fe etteee (The). October and November, 1743. (Boston:
Rogers & Fowle, 1743.) (145) $100
Small quarto, half morocco. Evans 5113. The editor is supposed to be Jerimy Gridley.
These two numbers are especially interesting as they contain: The Treaty held with the
Indians of the Six Nations at Philadelphia, July 1742. This treaty was afterwards
BS yates by Benjamin Franklin, but is here preserved in the first printing. The
foll. Synopsis of the Treaty is taken from DePuy:
‘There were present at this treaty delegates from the Onondagas, Cayugas, Oneida, Sen-
_ecas, Tuscaroras, Shawanese, Nanticokes, and Delawares. The Council was presided
over by George Thomas, lieutenant-governer, with Conrad Weiser and Cornelius Spring
as interpreters. The presents made to the Indians are specified.
“The principal business was to settle the complaints that each side made against the
other of encroachments of their lands. The whites promised to remove their people
from the Indian lands and the Indians gave a like promise. One of the claims made
by the whites was that fifty years before they had bought land at the Forks of the
_ Delarawe from the Delawares which the latter now refused to vacate. After the Indians
had investigated this claim Canassatego made his famous speech to the Delawares.
‘But how came you to take upon you to sell land at all? We conquered you; we made
women of you; you know that you are women and can no more sell land than woman ;
- nor is it fit that you should have the power to sell land since you abuse it. This land
that you claim is gone through your guts. You have been furnished with clothes, meat
and drink by the goods paid you for it; and now you want it agatn like children as
rate you are,’ etc.
“It was also at this treaty that the Indians expressed their good opinion of James Logan
and Conrad Weiser. Of the latter they said: ‘The business of Five Nations transacted
Pale ts 4 with you is of great consequence and requires a skillful and honest person to go
-—~—s«ibetween us, one in whom both you and we can place confidence. We esteem our present
Interpreter to be such a person, equally faithful in the interpretation of whatever is
i ot said to him by either of us; equally allied to both; he is of our Nation and a member
i of our Council as well as yours. When we adopted him we divided him into two equal
# 55% parts. One we kept for ourselves and one we left for you. He has had a great deal of
trouble for us, wore out his shoes in our messages and dirtied his clothes by being
amongst us so that he has become as nasty as an Indian.’”’
" ? American Military Pocket Atlas (The); Being An approved Collection
| of Correct Maps, both general and particular, of the British Colonies ;
Especially those which now are, or probably may be The Theatre of
War: Taken principally from the actual Surveys and judicious Obser-
vations of Engineers De Brahm and Romans; Cook, Jackson, and
Collet; Maj. Holland, and other Officers, employed in His Majesty’s
Fleets and Armies. London: Printed for R. Sayer and J. Bennet.....
(1776). (281) $40
Octavo, 8 pages text and 6 large folding maps slightly colored. Original boards, leather
label. Sabin 1147; Stevens No. 87. Two issues have been published, varying slightly
in the title. The Atlas has been called “Holster Atlas’ from the fact that it was made
for the use of the mounted British officer, for the campaign in America. These maps
are of great historical importance as showing the basis on which later campaigns were
planned by the British authorities during the Revolution. The maps, six in number,
comprise,—North America, The West Indies, The Northern Colonies, The Middle
Colonies, The Southern Colonies and Lake Champlain.
American Taxation, Or the spirit of Seventy-Six exemplified in a song
written in the golden days which tried men’s souls. (Boston ? 179-?)
| (34 oo S40
Folio. One page. Folded and bound in half morocco. This interesting poetical broadside
is only mentioned by Duyckinck and Otis, who attribute the item to Samuel St. John
of New Canaan, Conn., who wrote the poem in 1781, after being taken prisoner and
brought to Long Island. The above broadside is a later issue. It is a fearless denuncia-
tion of the “Dirty cause” in which George III was engaged to over-tax the colonies.
The American Leaders, Greene, Gates, Putnam and Washington, whom the author
calls “the Second Alexander,” are eulogized and many events of the war are com-
mented upon. There is a swing to this ballad like the drum beat, which stimulates
the soldier to courage upon the march to battle.
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Ames, Nathaniel. An Astronomical Diary; or Almanack for the year
L260 pee By Nathaniel Ames. (Woodcut.) Boston: Ezekiel Rus-
sell (1771). (481) $20
Duodecimo, 24 pages. Half morocco. Evans 11962; Nichols page 55; Briggs page 435
and foll. This interesting Almanac contains a portrait of John Dickinson, the famous
Revolutionary patriot and of Mrs. Catharine Macauly, who engaged herself in the
American Cause.
Anderson, James. The Interest of Great Britain with regard to her
American Colonies, considered. To which is added An Appendix,
containing the outlines of a plan for a general pacification. By James
Anderson, M.A. London: Printed for T. Cadell, M.DCC.LXXXII.
(171) 2398
Octavo, VII, 1, 186, 36 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin No. 1400; Rich page 306.
The author compares the British with the Spanish Colonies in America. Discusses
the population and trade of the American colonies, and their effect upon the commerce,
population and manufactures of Great Britain. Also the effect of the Colonies on Great
Britain with regard to civil liberty, war and taxes. And of the effects of the monopoly
of the American trade on the manufactures and Commerce of Great Britain, with
miscellaneous observations on the importance of the Colonies generally.
Anderson, James. An Essay on Quick-Lime as a cement and as a
manure. By James Anderson, L.L.D. (Quotation.) Boston: Samuel
Etheridge, 1799. (421) ° ee
Octavo, 115, 1, 4 pages. Half morocco. Not in Sabin.
Anderson, John. Anderson improved: Being an Almanac and Epheme-
rius For the Year of our Lord 1775: Calculated for Newport, Rhode-
Island. ... By John Anderson, Phil. Newport, Rhode Island: Solomon
Southwick (1774). (508) $20.
Octavo, 32 pages. Half morocco. Evans 13115; Winship page 31; Hammett jun. page
11 gives wrong colation. First page consists of a wood cut showing an astronomer
(the author?) gazing through a telescope above which the following timely motto is
rinted: , : .
Pp Time, ever pressing on, admits no Stay,
But bears down Kings and Kingdoms in its Way.
Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis Magnae Britanniae, Franciae, & Hiber-
niae, Quinto. At the Parliament begun and holden at Westminster,
the Nineteenth Day of May, Anno. Dom. 1761, in the First Year of
the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the Third ... And from
thence continued by several Prorogations to the Tenth Day of Janu-
ary, 1765, being the Fourth Session of the Twelfth Parliament of
Great-Britain. London: Printed. And Reprinted by James Parker
in the Province of New Jersey. (Woodbridge, 1765.) (14) $200.
: Octavo, 40 pages. Stitched. Enclosed in a half morocco slip case. Evans 9989; Nelson
page 54. The New Jersey Issue of the Stamp Act. Most of the copies were burned
by the Common Hang Man. Without this act, the United States would be probably
British today. .
Answer to a Calumny, (An) with some remarks upon an Anonimous
Pamphlet, addressed to his Grace the Duke of New-Castle, entitled,
Some Observations on the Assinto Trade, as it has been exercised
by the South-Sea Company, &c. In Two Parts. (Quotation.) Lon-
don: W. Wilkins, M.DCC.XXVjiII. (461) $20.
Octavo, 75 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 1653 gives no collation. Not in Rich, Cushing
or Halkett & Laing. It was written “By the Factor to the South-Sea Company, at
whom the Calumny was aimed and in which also “The Damage which has, or is likely
to accrue to the British Commerce and Plantations is considered.
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Answer to some Mistakes (An) offer’d to the Honourable House of
Commons, by way of Objection against the Continuance of the Russia-
Company, according to their Ancient Establishment. (London, about
1705.) (26a) $60.
Folio.. One page. Folded and bound in half morocco. Unrecorded Broadside. The
“Russia-Company,” composed of financiers from Russia and England, was organized
for the purpose of exporting tobacco direct from Virginia and Maryland into Russia.
For a time the efforts of the Company met with great success both in Virginia and
the Hudson Bay district. In a Report from the Lords Commissioners for Trade and
Plantation, presented at the Court of St. James, May 31, 1705, is a petition of
several merchants of Virginia and Maryland complaining of “undue Practices in
relation to vending and manufacturing tobacco there.’ On May 26, 1705, an Order
from her Majejsty forbade certain individuals and th eRussia Co. “to forbear to send
any person into Muscovy versed in the mystery of spinning and rowling tobacco.”
June 15, 1705, Queen Anne issued an order absolutely forbidding the company “to
send or cause or procure to be sent into the Dominions of the said Czar of Muscovy
any of our subjects being skilled or able to make black Roll tobacco.”
The above broadside is the “Answer” to the petition presented by the Lords. Commis-
sioners, referred to above. In it, the company refers to the false charges in which
it was suggested that they had been ‘at no Charge or Care in making new Discoveries,”
stating that they “have discovered Cherry Island, Greenland, Nova Zemble, the
Straights of Davis, Groondland, Hudsons-Bay, Newfoundland, the North of America,
and several other places.”...... “And as for Tobacco, if the Great Czar will permit
the Importation of it, they will send as much yearly as the Country can carry off.”
Application, (An). Of Some General Political Rules, to the present
state of Great-Britain, Ireland and America. In a Letter to the Earl
Temple. (Quotation.) London: J. Almon, 1766. (83) $15.
Octavo, 86, 2 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 1849; Rich page 156. Not in Cushing.
An interesting Stamp Act pamphlet.
Apthorp, East. Of Sacred Poetry and Music. A Discourse at Christ-
Church, Cambridge, at the opening of the Organ August 21, M.DCC.
LXIV, by East Apthorp, M.A., Missionary at Cambridge. (Quota-
tion.) Boston: Green and Russell, M.DCC.LXIV. (34) $20.
Quarto VIII, 22 pages and genuine blank. Half morocco, old blue wrappers bound in.
Sabin 1857; Evans 9584; one of the earliest American treatise on the subject. The
author was the son of a merchant in Boston and founded a Church in Cambridge, Mass.
Owing to the opposition from the Congregationalists he left for Great Britain.
Apthorp, East. The Constitution of a Christian Church Illustrated in
a Sermon at the Opening of Christ Church in Cambridge on Thursday
15 October M DCC LXI. By East Apthorp, M.A. Late fellow of Jesus
College in the University of Cambridge. (Quotation.) Boston: Green
and Russel, M.DCC.LXI. (33) $12.
Quarto, 4 IV, 27 pages. Half morocco. Old blue wrappers bound in. Sabin 1854;
Evans 8789; Dexter 3411. This and the foregoing are very well printed.
Apthorp, East. A Review of Dr. Mayhew’s Remarks on the Answer
to his Observations on the Charter and Conduct of the Society for the
Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. By East Apthorp, M.A.
Quotation.) London: John Rivington, M.DCC.LXV. (106) $5.
Octavo, 2, 65, 1 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 1856. One of a number of pamphlets
on the controversy.
Arnold, Benedict. A Representation of the Figures exhibited and pa-
raded through the Streets of Philadelphia, on Saturday, the 30th of
September, 1780. (Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, 1780?)
(31) $150.
Oblong folio 1 page (small piece missing). Folded and bound in half morocco. Not
in Hildeburn. Evans 16950 does not locate a copy and says: Reprinted in facsimile
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in Smith’s Andreana in Philadelphia in 1865. The upper half of the broadside con-
sists of a woodcut showing a stage raised in the body of a cart on which was an
effigy of General Arnold sitting; this was dressed in regimentals, had two faces,
emblematical of his traitorous conduct, a mask in his left hand and a letter in his
right from Belzebub, telling him that he has done all the mischief that he could and
now must hang himself......... In the front of the stage and before General Arnold
was placed a large Lanthorn of transparent paper, with the consequences of his crime
thus delineated......... and on the front of the Lanthorn was wrote the following:
Major General Benedict Arnold, late Commander of the Fort West Point. The Crime
of this man if High Treason......... etc.
Then follows a poem with allusion to Andre, etc.
Articles in Addition to and Amendment of the Constitution of the State
of New Hampshire, agreed to by the Convention of said State, and
submitted to the People thereof for their Approbation. Dover: Printed
by E. Ladd for the State, 1792. (157) $17.50.
Octavo, 31 pages, last one mounted on silk. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 52802.
Evans 24578 differs from the above in imprint.
Ashley, John. Memoirs and Considerations concerning the Trade and
Revenues of the British Colonies in America. With Proposals for
rendering those Colonies more Beneficial to Great Britain. By John
Ashley. London: C. Corbett, 1740. (334) $20.
Octavo VI, 154 pages. Half leather. Rich page 60; Sabin 2192. Interesting Colonial
Tract relating principally to the produce of sugar in the West Indies, and the markets
for it.
At a Meeting of a number of Citizens of Philadelphia, at the Philosophi-
cal Society’s Hall, November 2d, Samuel Howell, Chairman, It was
unanimously Resolved to publish the following address to the Inhabi-
tants of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia. (Philadelphia, 1787.)
(480) $50.
Quarto, 1 page. Broadside, folded and bound in half morocco. Not in Evans, Ford,
ete. Interesting broadside relating to the Constitution.
Authentic Account of the Proceedings of the Congress held at New-
York, in MDCCLXV, On the Subject of the American Stamp Act.
MDCCLXVII. (Price One Shilling.) (361) — $150.
Octavo, 2, 37 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Not in Evans; Sabin 2444 thinks it being
printed in London. A copy of this pamphlet was bought by me at an Auction
and consequently resold in the Caplin sale and several other copies were sold with
the following note: “Original Edition of the Earliest Printed Account of These
Proceedings. Probably printed in America by James Parker of New York. The
typography bears a very marked resemblance to Parker’s work, the ‘price caption’
being a feature used by but few American printers of the day, but which appears in
similar form on various tracts issued by Mr. Parker.” My personal investigation
makes me believe that the item is printed in London.
This Congress assembled at New York, on October 7, 1765, to consider Lord Gren-
ville’s scheme of Taxation. It was organized by the choice of Timothy Ruggles, of
Massachusetts, and among the prominent members were James Otis, Henry Ward of
Rhode Island, Robert R. Livingston and Philip Livingston of New York, John Dickin-
son of Pennsylvania, Thomas M’Kean, of Delaware, Thomas Lynch and John Rut-
ledge of South Carolina. The Congress continued in session fourteen consecutive days
and adopted a “Declaration of Rights,” written by John Cruger; a “Petition to the
King,” written by Robert R. Livingston and a “Memorial to Both Houses of Parlia-
ment,” written by James Otis.
Authentic Copies of Letters between Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., and the
Commissioners for Auditing the Public Accounts. London: Printed
in the year M.DCC.XCII. (506) $12.
Octavo, 41 pages. Cloth, uncut. The Holden-Robinson copy. Not in Sabin and Rich.
Rather important revolutionary pamphlet which relates to the mode of supply during
the war for independence.
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Authentic Copies of the Provisional and Preliminary Articles of Peace
signed between Great Britain, France, Spain and the United States
of America. London: Printed for J. Stockdale, M.DCC.LXXXIII.
(166) $30
Octavo, 4, 28 pages. Half calf, gilt top, other edges uncut. Sabin No. 2448; Rich
page 818. It contains an authertic copy and translations of the Provisional and Pre-
liminary Articles of Peace between France and England and America and England.
Bancroft, Edward. Remarks on the Review of the Controversy between
Great Britain and her Colonies. In which the Errors of its Author
are exposed, and the Claims of the Colonies Vindicated upon the
Evidence of Historical Facts and authentic Records. To which is
subjoined, A Proposal for terminating the present unhappy Dispute
with -the: Colonies,.......... By Edward Bancroft. (Quotation.)
London: Printed in the year 1769. New-London in New-England:
Reprinted by T. Green, M.DCC.LXXI. (73) $50.
Octavo, 132 pages and genuine blank leaf. Half calf, gilt top, other edges uncut. Sabin
$111; Evans 11976; Trumbull 305. The author was a native of Suffield, Conn., and
was in boyhood a pupil of Silas Deane. He was the confidential associate of Benja-
min Franklin in England and subsequently of Franklin and Deane in Paris in behalf
of the American cause. The item is a reply to ‘““The Controversy between Great
Britain and her Colonies Reviewed.” This pamphlet is here sharply and successfully
attacked by an able hand; who, attending to the obvious import of words in the
characters of the principal colonies, and the general tenor of those transactions wherein
they have been concerned, proves them to be distinct dependencies, not included within
the realm of England, but having constitutions framed after the same model.—
M. R. XLI, 49.
Barbadoes Packet; (The.) Containing Several Original Papers: giving
an Account of the Most Material Transactions that have lately hap-
pened in a certain Part of the West-Indies. In a Letter from a Gen-
tleman of the said Island to his Friend in London. (Quotation.) The
second edition. London: S. Popping, 1720. (399) $30.
Duodecimo, 12, 68 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 3256 does not mention a
second edition. Not in Rich. Very interesting Colonial tract, the contents of which
are covered best by the quotation on the titlepage:
36 ES ew This Governour.
This Villain; The Disgrace of Trust and Place,
And Just Contempt of Delegated Power.
(Barlow, Joel.) The Hasty-Pudding: A Poem in three Cantos, by Joel
Barlow, Written in Germany, in Savoy, January, 1793. He makes a
good breakfast who mixes pudding with molasses. New York:
Printed for the Purchaser. (About 1797.) (222) $40.
Octavo, 12 pages. Half morocco, uncut. This is an undescribed issue not mentioned
by bibliographers and may have been printed earlier. The most famous of Barlow’s
poems. It contains the true spirit of New England life only equalled by Whittier.
At the time of writing the poem, the author was sojourning in a little town in the
Savoy, when one evening there was unexpectedly placed before him a dish of New
England “Hasty Pudding,’ for which he had longed many a time in vain during his
stay in Europe. Inspired by the thought of his home and boyhood days in Con-
necticut, he forthwith wrote the best of his poems, simple, true and picturesque:
Dear Hast Pudding, what unpromised joy
Expands my heart, to meet thee in Savoy!
Doom’d o’er the world through devious paths to roam,
Each clime my country, and each house my home,
My soul is soothed, my cares have found an end:
I greet my long-lost, unforgotten friend............
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Barlow, Joel. The Hasty-Pudding, a Poem In three cantos. By Joel
Barlow, Esq. (Quotation.) Printed and sold at the Printing-Office
in Fairhaven (about 1797). (289) $100.
Sextodecimo, 16 pages. Sewn, enclosed in a half morocco slip case. Not in Gilman,
Wegelin, Sabin, etc. Probably printed by James Lyon.
(Barlow, Joel.) Hasty Pudding: A Poem in three cantos. Written at
Chambery, in Savoy, January, 1793. (Quotation.) Salem: J. Cushing,
1799, (203) $30.
Duodecimo, 21 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 3420; Wegelin page 10.
Barlow, Joel. The Vision of Columbus; A Poem in Nine Books. By
Joel Barlow, Esquire. Hartford: Hudson and Goodwin, M.DCC.
LXXXVIL. (490) $12.
Octavo, 258, 12 pages. Original sheep. The Holden copy. First isssue. Sabin 3434;
Evans 20220; Trumbull 309; Wegelin page 10 does not mention the list of subscribers,
which include: His Most Christian Majesty (Louis XVI.) 25 copies; George Wash-
ington 20 copies; Marquis de la Fayette, 10 copies, etc.
The poem was not a great success although it found plenty of contemporary admirers.
The author inflated it far beyond its original limits in its remodelled form “The
Columbiad,” published in 1807.
Barlow, Joel. The Political Writings of Joel Barlow. Containing advice
to the privileged Orders. Letters to the National Convention. Letters
to the people of Piedmont. The Conspiracy of Kings. A new edition
corrected. New York: Mott & Lyon, 1796. (230) $20.
Duodecimo, 258 pages. Portrait engraved by Tisdale. Sabin 3426 does not mention
the portrait nor an earlier edition. The portrait is not mentioned in the Harris index.
Barnes, Joseph. Remarks on Mr. John Fitch’s reply to Mr. James
Rumsey’s pamphlet, by Joseph Barnes, formerly assistant, and now
attorney in fact to James Rumsey. Philadelphia: Joseph James,
M.DCC.LXXXVIII. (592) $65.
Octavo, XVI, 16 pages. Full brown levant morocco, gilt borders uncut by Blackwell.
Evans 20954: Sabin 3521. One of 5 pamphlets printed in the controversy relative
to the priority of steamboat invention. On the title-page is written “Belonging to
the Council.”
See under “Rumsey” for another.
(Barron, William.) History of the colonization of the free states of
antiquity applied to the present contest between Great Britain and
her American colonies. With reflections concerning the future settle-
ment of these colonies. London: T. Cadell, M.DCC.LXXVII.
: (57) $25.
Quarto. Viii, 156 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin 3644 A; Rich page 254; interesting
revolutionary tract which was answered by John Symonds. It refers to the ambitious
views of the American Colonists and the Right of Britain to tax America.
Barton, Benjamin Smith. A Memoir concerning the fascinating Faculty
which has been ascribed to the Rattle-Snake, and other American
serpents. By Benjamin Smith Barton, M.D. . . . Professor or
Natural History in the University of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia:
Printed for the Author by Henry Schweitzer, 1796. (432) $15.
Octavo, 70 pages. Half calf yellow edges. Sabin 3816. This edition, the first, was
printed for private circulation only.
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Bass, John. A True Narrative of an Unhappy Contention in the Church
at Ashford (Connecticut): and the Several Methods used to bring it
to a Period. By John Bass, A.M. Late Pastor of said Church. (Quo-
tation.) Boston: D. Gookin, 1751. (277) $40.
Small quarto, 28, 1 and three blank pages. Stitched uncut enclosed in cloth protecting
cover. Evans 6686 (wrong collation.) Sabin 3889. Dexter 3293; interesting
pamphlet relating to the Connecticut Church Controversy.
Bateman, Edmund. A Sermon Preached before the Honourable Trus-
tees For establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, and the As-
sociates of the late Rev. Dr. Bray At their Anniversary Meeting March
19, 1740-1, at the Parish Church of St. Bride in London. By Edmund
Bateman, D.D. . . . London: John and Henry Pemberton, M.DCC.
erik (412) $18.50
Quarto, 21, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. From the library of Charles C. Jones, Jr.,
with his bookplate. Sabin 3918; Wegelin page 19.
(Beaumarchais, Pierre Auguste Carob de.) Observations on the Justi-
ficative Memorial of the Court of London. Paris: Printed by the
Royal Authority. Philadelphia: F. Bailey, M.DCC.LXXXI.
(478) $70.
Small quarto, 129 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Autograph of James W. Henry on
title page. Hildeburn No. 3066; Evans 17093; Sabin 68124, gives on the authority
of Barbier the author’s name as J. M. Gerard de Rayneval. It is probably written by
Beaumarchais. The above translation is by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau. The
Memorial to which the above relates deals with the assistance given by France to the
Americans, written by Edward Gibbon. Beaumarchais during the American Revolution
sent a fleet, at his own expense, to the United States carrying weapons and ammuni-
tion for the colonists. The poverty of his old age was largely due to his inability to
recover payment from the United States for these services. The Memorial and these
Observations constitute the first example and precedent of regular discussion of the
great Question—Under what Circumstances may a neutral government recognize the
independence of the rebels or seceders of another government?
(Bell, Robert.) Additions to Common Sense; addressed to the Inhabit-
ants of America. Philadelphia Printed: London, Reprinted for J.
Almon, 1776. (74) $12.50.
Octavo, 47, 1 pages. Half morocco. Sabin No. 58215; Rich, page 238. Acc. to J. H.
Trumbull, Thomas Paine had nothing’ to do with these “Additions.’””’ The pamphlet
was made up by Robert Bell, the original publisher of Common Sense, who after his
quarrel with Paine ordered the above to be bound up with the third edition of Common
Sense in order to help the sale of his edition against the one published by Bradford.
The above is the first English edition of the pamphlet.
(Benezet, Anthony.) Some observations on the Situation, Disposition
and Character of the Indian Natives of this Continent. (Quotation.)
Philadelphia: Joseph Cruikshank, MDCC.LXXX.IV. (262) — $20.
Duodecimo, 59 pages. Half morocco. Sabin, 4691; Hildeburn, 44383; Evans, 18356;
Field, 130, says: “Anthony Benezet, born in 1713, of a French family, was driven
from France and fixed his residence in Philadelphia. His humanity compelled him to
attempt an amelioration of the conduct of both the Indians and the Negroes, by pub-
lishing treaties exhibiting the unhappy state to which they had been reduced by the
whites.” The appendix relates to Boquet’s Expedition against the Ohio Indians.
Bernard, Francis. Letters to the Ministry from Governor Bernard,
General Gage, and Commodore Hood, and also Memorials to the Lords
of the Treasury, from the Commissioners of the Customs. With
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Sundry Letters and Papers annexed to the said Memorials. Boston:
Edes and Gill, 1769. (126) $30.
Octavo, 108 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Evans, 11176; Sabin, 4923. First edition.
This work contains letters from Governor Bernard, General Gage, Commodore Hood
and Lord Hillsborough, ete. These are followed by Memorials of the Commissioners
of Customs in North America. Alderman Beckford obtained access to these letters
addressed to the ministry and calumniating the colonists. He took copies of them
which he subsequently delivered to William Bollan, who sent them to Boston, where
they were printed. Their publication led to the printing of “An Appeal to the
World; or, A Vindication of the Town of Boston from many false and malicious
aspersions contained in certain Letters and Memorials, etc.” By Samuel Adams,
which can be found in this catalogue.
“
Bernard, Francis. Letters To the Right Honourable the Earl of Hills-
borough, from Governor Bernard, General Gage, and The Honourable
His Majesty’s Council for the Province of Massachusetts-Bay. Wiauth
an Appendix containing divers Proceedings referred to in the said
Letters. Boston: Printed. London: Reprinted, J. Almon (1769.)
(543) $20.
Octavo, 165 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin, 4924; Rich, page 173. “These two
collections of letters commence in January, 1768, and reach to July, 1769. So that the
two contain a complete view of the political contests and dissentions in the Colony of
Massachusetts Bay during that period. The copies were obtained and sent to Boston
by Wm. Bollan, at the time agent for the Council of Massachusetts. ‘In our opinion,
the gentlemen of the council have greatly the advantage over the governor and the
general, with respect to the solidity and force of the arguments used by them, and have
completely vindicated themselves from the charges brought against them by the officers
of the crown, in their letters to Lord Hillsborough.”
Berriman, William. A Sermon Preach’d before the Honourable Trus-
tees For Establishing the Colony of Georgia in America, and the
Associates of the late Reverend Dr. Bray; at their Anniversary Meet-
ing, March 15, 1738-9, in the Parish Church St. Bridget in London.
By William Berriman, D.D. . . . London: Printed for John Carter,
M.DCC.XXXIX. (413) $19.50.
Quarto, 24 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, by Bradstreet. From the library of Charles
C. Jones, Jr., with his bookplate. Sabin, 4985. Wegelin, page 19.
Beveridge, John. Epistolae Familiares et Alia Quaedam Miscellanea.
Familiar Epistles and Other Miscellaneous pieces. . . . Written
originally in Latin Verse by John Beveridge. . . . To which are
added several translations in the English verse, by different Hands,
&C. (Quotation.) Philadelphia: Printed for the author by Wm.
Bradford, M.DCC.LXV. (485) $45.
Duodecimo, 1186 pages. Half brown levant morocco, gilt edges, by the Club Bindery.
Holden copy. Evans, 9912; Sabin, 5108; Wegelin, page 11; Hildeburn, 2107. The
list of subscribers includes Franklin, Penn, Hopkinson, etc. Text in Latin and Bng-
lish. The translations are by Thomas Combs, Jun.; A. Alexander, Stephen Watts,
Rev. J. Mayhew, Nath, Evans and others.
(Beverly, Robert.) The History of Virginia. In Four Parts. I. The
History of the First Settlement of Virginia, and the Government
thereof, to the Year 1706. II. The natural productions and conve-
niences of the country suited to trade and improvement. III. The
Native Indians, their Religion, Laws and Customs in War and Peace.
IV. The Present State of the Country, etc. By a Native and Inhabit-
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ant of the Place. The Second Edition revis’d and enlag’d by the
Author. London: B. and S. Tooke, 1722. (383) $60.
Octavo, 8,284, 24,4 pages. Frontispiece and 14 plates. Original sheep. Clayton-Tor-
rence No. 104; Sabin, 5113; Church, 885, where an issue with Fayram’s name is
mentioned. The above is the first issue of the second edition. Beverly was the first
native Historian of the colony, an important factor. The history was intended as a
reply to Oldmixon’s inaccurate work. The narrative deals with the early settlement
of the country, the political and economic facts of Virginia’s history, and the develop-
ments of her social institutions. His study of the domestic and institutional life of the
Indians is remarkable for its exhibitions of intelligent sympathy and observation. ‘The
second edition differs from the first in many respects. Additions have been made, errors
omitted. It is said that the plates in the book are after Harict’s relation in De Bry’s
Voyages. A close comparison of the plates will show that Gribelin, who made the
plates for Beverley’s History, did not in every instance follow DeBry, but frequently
combined two or more of the original engravings.
Bingham, William. A Letter from an American, now resident in Lon-
don, to a Member of Parliament, on the subject of the restraining
Proclamation ; and containing Strictures on Lord Sheffield’s Pamphlet,
on the Commerce of the American States. To which are added,
Mentor’s Reply to Phocian’s Letter, with some observations on Trade,
addressed to the Citizens of New York. Said to be written by William
Bingham, Agent for Congress. Philadelphia: Printed and sold by
Robert Bell, in Third St., 1784. (431) $50.
Octavo, 24 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Evans, 18367; Sabin, 5459; Hildeburn, 4434,
lists a variation. The Reply by Mentor is written by Isaac Ledyard in answer to
Alexander Hamilton.
Bland, Richard. An Enquiry into the Rights of the British Colonies;
intended as an answer to the “Regulations lately made concerning the
Colonies, and the Taxes imposed upon them considered.” In a letter
addressed to the author of that pamphlet. By Richard Bland of
Virginia. Colophon: Williamsburg, Printed by Alexander Purdie, and
Co. London: Reprinted for J. Almon, M.DCC.LXIX. (24) $150.
Octavo. Caption title, page 5—19 and 20 blank as given by Sabin 5860; Clayton-Tor-
rence No. 348 gives the same collation and is in error when he thinks that there were
any preliminary leaves. Bland, familiarly known as “The Virginia Antiquary,’’ was
one of the leaders in opposing the Stamp Act and a member of the Virginia House
“which prepaired the memorials to the Commons . . .” His pamphlet was one
of the first on the subject by an American. It is an answer to Dickinson’s “Late
Regulations.” He was a very able advocate for his country. Tucker calls him ‘The
best writer in Virginia.”
Board of Treasure, (The). . . . All which is Humbly submitted.
Samuel Osgood, Walter Livingston, Arthur Lee. January 12, 1786.
(New York, 1786.) (48) $35.
Folio, 1 page. Folded and bound in half morocco. Unrecorded broadside. ‘The Board
of Treasury, to whom it was referred to revise the system adopted for the settlement
of the accounts of the five great departments, and to report such alterations therein,
or such other mode, as in their opinion may be more conducive to a speedy and just
settlement of said accounts,” ete.
(Bollan, William.) The Importance and Advantage of Cape Breton,
Truly Stated, and Impartially Considered. With Proper Maps. (Quo-
tation.) London: John and Paul Knapton, M.DCC.XLVI.
(374) $50.
Octavo, 8, 156 pages. Two folding maps. Half morocco, gilt top by Riviere and Son.
Sabin, 6215. Taken principally from Charlevoix according to Rich, page 82. Em-
bodies Dummer’s Memorial (1709), establishing the right of Great Britain, by prior
discovery or conquest; and cites abundant and excellent testimony to the desirability
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of enforcing that right. The tract also includes chapters on Canada and Nova Scotia ;
on the Siege of Louisburg; a “True State of New England,” and an Account of Mr.
Vaughan’s behavior.
Boston Port Bill. Anno Regni Georgii III Regis Magnae Britanniae,
Franciae, & Hiberniae, . . . At the Parliament begun and holden
at Westminster begun 1768 . . . and continued 1774. . . . Lon-
don: Charles Eyre, MDCCLXXIV. (32) $100.
Small folio, title and pages 515-522.517 misprinted 417. An Act to discontinue in such
manner and for such time as are herein mentioned, the Landing and Discharging,
Lading and shipping of Goods, Wares and Merchandise, at the town and within the
Harbor of Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America. One of
the most important documents relating to the American Revolution. This act, closing
the port of Boston and making Salem the seat of government and Marblehead the chief
port of entry, was approved March 31, 1774, and went into effect June 1. By its
provisions no ships were to be allowed to enter or clear the port of Boston until the
rebellious town should have indemnified the East India Company for the loss of its tea.
On the 13th of May General Gage landed in Boston with his troops to see that the .
law was duly enforced. This was England’s answer to the Boston Tea party, a pro-
test against the taxation of the colonies. The measure destroyed the commerce of the
town and caused great suffering, but so great was the sympathy of the neighboring
colonies that ample assistance came from without.
[Bouchard de la Poterie (Claudius Florent)]. A Pastoral Letter, from
the Apostolic Vice-Prefect, Curate of the Holy Cross at Boston. (Cap-
tion title, as issued.) [Boston: Printed by Samuel Hall? 1789.]
(441) $20.
Small quarto, 24 pages, half leather, uncut. Sabin, 6838; Evans, 21705. The Letter is
followed by “The Order of the Publick Officers, and of the Divine Services, during the
Fortnight of Easter, in the Catholick Church of the Holy Cross at Boston,” and “An
Abridged Formula of the Priest’s Discourse, made every Sunday,” in the same Church.
[Boucher, Jonathan]. A Letter from a Virginian to the Members of
the Congress to be held at Philadelphia, on the First of September,
1774. Boston: Mills and Hicks, M.DCC.LXXIV. (435) $50.
Octavo, 32 pages. Half levant morocco, uncut. Evans, 18168; Sabin, 40317. Does not
mention the tract under the author’s name. Clayton-Torrence, 423. The writer points
out the duties of Congress and endeavors to dissuade the members of that body from
adopting the non-importation and non-exportation agreements. He compares the bless-
ings of peaceful government under the protection of Great Britain with the uncertain
outcome of war, invasions from Canada, incursions of savages, revolts of slaves, ruin
of trade, and the misery of the whole country, and finally warns Congress of drawing
the sword in defence of political problems, about which the best and wisest men, the
friends, as well as the enemies, of America differ in opinion, lest while denying the
mother country every right of taxation, it gives to her the right of conquest. Boucher,
on account of his political principles, became a refugee and fled to England in 1775.
(Bowdin, James.) Opinions respecting the Commercial Intercourse
between the United States of America, and the Dominions of Great
Britain, including Observations, upon the necessity and importance
of an American Navigation Act. By a Citizen of Massachusetts. Bos-
ton: Printed and sold by Samuel Hall, 1797. (494) S15?
Octavo, 62 pages and genuine blank leaf. Half morocco, uncut, old blue wrappers bound
in. Sabin, 7015. The author offers his objections particularly to merchants, and own-
ers of vessels, feeling convinced that the Treaty of Commerce with Great Britain con-
ceded important principles which never ought to have been relinquished.
Bradbury, Thomas. The Ass; or, The Serpent. A comparison between
the Tribes of Issachar and Dan, in their regard for Civil Liberty.
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November 5, 1712. By Thomas Bradbury. (Quotation.) Boston:
Printed and Sold by Edes and Gill, M.DCC.LXXIV. = (505) $12.
Octavo, 29 pages. Cloth (tiny hole in title). Evans, 10845; Sabin, 7208. This sermon
was delivered on the anniversary of the Gun Powder Plot, and the American editor
obviously published the same with the intent of calling attention to the injustice of
Great Britain in Taxing the American Colonies. The notes refer to the rights of
Americans and the duties imposed by the British Parliament. Preface is signed ‘‘Con-
cionator” and dated December 24, 1767.
Bray, Thomas. Bibliotheca Parochialis: or, A Scheme of such Theolo-
gical Heads, Both General and Particular, As are More peculiarly
Requisite to be well Studied by every Pastor of a Parish. Together
-with a Catalogue of Books which may be Read upon each of these
Points. Part I. By Thomas Bray. London: Printed by E. H. for
Robert Clavel, MDCXCVII. (269) $35.
Quarto (20), 180 pages (124 and 125 in error twice). Full sprinkled calf, yellow panel
inlay, elaborately outlined in gold with corner ornaments; dentelle border, gilt top,
uncut, by Morrell. Sabin, 7474. The author states that the object of this biblio-
graphical treatise was to give those who went to Virginia, Maryland, and the American
Plantations an idea of the books they should take. He speaks of having assisted in
first founding a parochial library in Maryland. The work was never completed. Very
fine copy.
Brief account (A) of the causes that have retarded the progress of the
Colony of Georgia in America, attested upon Oath: being a proper
contrast to “A State of the province of Georgia, attested upon Oath,”
and some other misrepresentations on the same subject. London:
Printed in the Year M.DCC.XLIII. (121) $75.
Octavo, IV, 101 pages. Full Spanish calf, gilt top, other edges uncut, gilt tooling by
Morrell. Wegelin page 20. This invaluable book, which is an answer to “A State of
the Province of Georgia,” is assigned to Thomas Stephens. The author was commis-
sioned by the malcontents to petition for a redress of Grievances and the growlers
among the colonists in this tract, labor diligently to refute the “State of the Province,”
and the “Impartial Enquiry” (both to be found in this catalogue.) It is a violent
attack upon General Oglethorpe, backed by seventy pages of depositions of the mal-
contents, subscribed with a large number of names.
Brissot de Warville, J. P., and Claviere, Etienne. The commerce of
America with Europe; particularly with France and Great Britain;
comparatively stated and explained shewing the importance of the
American Revolution to the Interests of France. And Pointing out
the actual situation of the United States of North America, in regard
to Trade, Manufactures and Population. . . . Translated from the
last French edition. . ... New York: T. and J. Swords, 1795.
(430) $15.
Duodecimo, 35,228 pages. Portrait engraved by Scoles. Half calf. Sabin, 8016. One
of the most important books on the subject written before 1800. It also contains a
life of Brissot by the editor.
Britain’s Mistakes in the Commencement and Conduct of the Present
War. By a Merchant and Citizen of London. (London) T. Cooper,
NDCC XL, (353) $25.
Octavo, 62 pages. Half morocco, uncut. Sabin, 8065. Not in Rich or Hallkett & Laing.
Interesting colonial tract chiefly relating to America, especially the war with Spain in
the West Indies.
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Brooks, John. An Oration, delivered to the society of the Cincinnati
in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, July 4th, 1787. By John
Brooks, Esq; Boston: Printed by Edmund Freeman, M.DCC.LXXX-
VII. (242) $20.
Small quarto, 16 pages. Half roan. Evans, 21245; Sabin, No. 8357. Fine historical
oration.
Brown, Andrew. To the Public. (Philadelphia, 1788.) (304) $60.
Folio, 2 pages. Folded and bound in half morocco. Unrecorded broadsheet. ‘The Sub-
seriber having resigned the Charge of the Young Ladies Academy, intends to establish a
Printing Office in this city. The Federal Gazette and the Philadelphia Hvening Post
was conducted by him. . . . Though Gazette have met with uncommon encourage-
ment the Gentlemen concerned with him did not incline to continue the publication of it.
It was dropped on the 24th of last April. This paper the subscriber proposes to
resume and now solices the Patronage and Encouragement of the Citizens of the U. S.,
etc. The second part of the broadsheet contains extracts of letters from General
Heath, Samuel Adams, and others, as to his conduct during the American Revolution.
Burke, Aedanus. An Address to the Freemen of the State of South-
Carolina. Containing Political Observations on the following Sub-
jects, viz. (VI Subjects). . . . By Cassius. Supposed to be written
by Aedanus Burke, Esq. one of the Chief Justices of the State of South
Carolina. (Quotation.) Philadelphia: Robert Bell, M.DCC.LXXXIII.
(422) $50.
Octavo, 32 pages. Half morocco. Sabin, 9278; Evans, 17861; Hildeburn, 4278. The
subjects are: On the Citizens making a temporary Submission to the British Arms,
after the reduction of Charlestown in 1780. II. On Governor Rutledge’s Proclamation
of the 27th of September, 1781. On the Exclusion Act. On the Confiscation Act, ete.
(Burke, Edmund.) A Letter from Edmund Burke, Esq; One of the Rep-
resentatives in Parliament . . . to John Farr and John Harris
Esqrs. on the Affairs of America. London: J. Dodsley, M.DCC.-
LXXVII. (384) $15.
Octavo, 2,75 pages. Half morocco. Sabin, 9290; Rich, page 257. Important revolu-
tionary tract.
Burton, Robert. The English Empire in America; or, a View of the
Dominions of the Crown of England in the West Indies, namely :—
Newfoundland, Maryland, Anguilla, Nevis, New-England, Virginia,
Monsterrat, St. Christopher, New York, Carolina, Dominica, Barba-
does, Pennsylvania, Bermudas, St. Vincent, Jamaica, New Jersey,
Barbuda, Antegoa; to which is prefixed a Relation of the first Dis-
covery of the New World called America by the Spaniards. TIllus-
trated with Maps and Pictures. By Robert Burton. The seventh
edition. London: A. Bettesworth, 1739. (324) $45.
Sextodecimo, 192 pages. Half levant morocco, gilt edges, by Toot. Sabin, 9499. The
book is supposed to be written by Nath. Crouch, a bookseller.
(Bushe, Gervase Parker.) The Case of Great-Britain and America, Ad-
dressed to the King, and both Houses of Parliament. (Quotation.)
London: Printed. Philadelphia, Re-Printed by W. and T. Bradford,
M DUC LE XLX: (410) $30.
Octavo, 2, 16 pages. Sabin, 9637, attributes the pamphlet to George B. Butler; Evans,
11193, to Bushe. An important plea for the Colonies. The author writes: “They (the
ee) are weak, by their circumstances let us not make them strong by their
espair.
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Byles, Mather. A Sermon, delivered Mar., 6, 1760. Being a day ap-
pointed, By Order of His Majesty, as a Public Thanksgiving, for the
late Signal Success granted to the British Arms. By Mather Byles,
A.M. Pastor of the First Church of Christ, in New-London. (Quo-
tation.) New-London: T. Green, M.DCC.LX. (102) $100.
Sextodecimo, 22 pages and genuine blank leaf. Portrait of the author laid in. Sabin,
9718; Evans, 8560; Trumbull, 484. The author, for some time pastor of the First
Church of Christ, New London, Connecticut, graduated at Harvard in 1751. As an
ardent loyalist he left Boston and settled in St. John. In the above sermon he refers
to the capture of Fort Niagara by the British, the surrender of Ticonderoga, Crown
Point, and Quebec; regarding the latter he says: “This is Probably striking at the
Foundation of the French Power in America.”
Byrnes, Daniel. A short Address to the English Colonies in North
America. Wilmington, Sixth Month 20th 1775. Wilmington, Del.:
Printed by James Adams, 1775. (496) $60.
Folio, 2 pages. Folded and bound in half moroceo. Evans, 13859. A Revolutionary
and Anti-Slavery Address suggested by the day of fasting and prayer for the colonies
appointed for July 20, 1775. ‘“‘How can any have the confidence to put up their ad-
dresses to a God of impartial justice, and ask of him for success in a struggle for
freedom, who at the same time are keeping others in a state of abject slavery.”
(Cadwalader, John.) A Reply to General Joseph Reed’s Remarks on
a late Publication in the Independent Gazetteer. With some Observa-
tions on his Address to the People of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia:
T. Bradford, M.DCC.LXXXIII. (336) $60.
Octavo, 54 pages. Half morocco. Sabin, 9836; Evans, 17867; Hildeburn, 4280. The
item was reprinted four times in the last century whenever the controversy was revived.
General Reed in his “Remarks to a late Publication’? (see this Cat.) charges Cad-
walader with being the author of a paper in the Pennsylvania Gazette, in which Reed
was accused of disaffection while in the army, just before the battle of Trenton. In
the above work, which is Cadwalader’s reply, he denies that he was “Brutus,” the
writer of the article in question, but reaffirms the statements made by that writer.
He also charges Reed with having thought at one time of making peace with the
enemy, and, in furtherance of that idea, with having actually entered into corre-
spondence with Count Donop, a Hessian officer. To substantiate these charges he
introduces the evidence of respectable contemporaries.
Calef, Robert. More Wonders of the Invisible World; or, The Wonders
of the Invisible World displayed in Five Parts. . . . To which is
added, A Postscript, Relating to a Book entitled “The Life of Sir
William Phipps.” Collected by Robert Calef, Printed in London in
1700. Re-printed in Salem 1796 By William Carlton. (397) $8
Duodecimo, 318, 2 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin, 9927. First American edition.
The author gave great offence by opposing the popular belief concerning witches. In
his discussion with Cotton Mather, he is as superior to him in reasoning as he was in
good sense and courage.
Callender, James Thomson. Sketches of the History of America, By
James Thomson Callender. (Entered according to law.) Philadel-
phia: Snoden & M’Corkle, 1798. (333) $10.
Octavo, 263, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. The Barlow copy. Sabin, 10070; Ford,
No. 68. Chapter V is devoted entirely to Hamilton and to the “Reynolds Pamphlet.”
The author was an Englishman who fled from his country to escape from justice. He
sided with Jefferson, who after being elected, however, refused him office, in conse-
quence of which he changed his politics. As a libelous and untruthful pamphleteer
Callender has never been equalled.
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Callender, John. An Historical Discourse on the Civil and Religious
Affairs of the Colony of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations
in New England in America. From the first Settlement 1638, to the
End of first Century. By John Callender, A.M. (Quotation.) Bos-
ton: S. Kneeland and T. Green, M.DCC.XXXIX. (332) $60.
Octavo, 2, 14, 120, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Evans, 4347; Sabin, 10075; Bart-
lett, page 71. The author was a Baptist minister in Newport. His book gives a
concise history of Providence Plantation and was several times reprinted. Bancroft
cites the author and his book as an authority for the history of King Phillip’s War.
(Campbell, J.) Candid and Impartial Considerations On the Nature of
the Sugar Trade; The Comparitive Importance of the British and
French Islands in the West-Indies: With the Value and Consequence
of St. Lucia and Granada, truly stated. Illustrated with Copperplates.
London: R. Baldwin, M.DCC.LXIII. (94) $45.
Octavo, 4, 228 pages. Folding map and folding colored plans of the harbour of Calivenie
and Fort George, Canada. Half calf. Sabin, 10231; Rich, page 189. Interesting and
quite important French and Indian War tract. The M. R. says: “Upon the whole we
think it a masterly performance.
Candid Examination (A) of the Objections tothe Treaty . . . between
the United States and Great Britain, as stated in the Report of the
Committee appointed by the Citizens of the U. S., in Charleston. By
a Citizen of South-Carolina. Charleston: Printed. New York: Re-
printed, James Rivington, 1795. (594) $12.50.
Octavo, 43, 5 pages and genuine blank. Half morocco, uncut. Sabin, 10663; Griffin,
page 188. Bound in: A Short History of the Nature and Consequences of Excise
Laws; . . . (By James T. Callender.) Philadelphia, 1795. Sabin, 10071. The
first pamphlet relates to Jay’s Treaty, the second to the Whisky Insurrection. —
(Cartwright, John.) American Independence the Interest and Glory of
Great Britain. A new edition, to which s added a copious eppendix,
contaning two additional letters to the Legslature; a letter to Edmund
Burke, Esq., controverting his principles of American Government;
and a postscript, containing new arguments on the subject; a Draught
for a bill proposed to be brought into Parliament for restoring Peace
and Harmony between Great Britain and British America, and for
perptuating the same; together with the essential materials for a pro-
posed Grand British League and Confederacy to be entered into by
Great Britain and the state of British America. . . . (Quotation.)
London: For the Author, MDCCLXXV. (386) $35.
Octavo, 2, XVI, IV, 73, 15. Half Spanish calf, gilt top, other edges uncut, by Riviere and
Son. Folding map of British America divided into 19 new States with a new nomen-
clature. Sabin, 11154. “Speaking of this publication, the author’s biographer says,
at a time when no Member of Parliament had sufficient decision of mind to propose the
Independence of America, Major Cartwright suggested the expediency of a Union
between Great Britain and her Colonies under separate Legislatures.” In this new
edition the author gives the names and boundaries of nineteen American States, to-
gether with a map of the same.’’ The Letter to Edmund Burke, referred to on the
title, is printed with a separate titlepage and contains 30, 52 pages. The latter 52
pages are not mentioned by Sabin, who lists the item separately ; 11157.
Casas, Bartholeme De Las. An Account of the First Voyages and Dis-
coveries made by the Spaniards in America. Containing the most
exact Relation hitherto publish’d of their unparallel’d Cruelties on
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the Indians in the destruction of above Forty Millions of People. With
the propositions offer’d to the King of Spain, to prevent the further
ruin of the West Indies. To which is added, The Art of Traveling.
Illustrated with Cuts. London, J. Darby. M DC XCIX.
(404) $100.
Octavo, 8,248.40 pages. Two double page engraved plates with six and sixteen small
scenes (one skilfully repaired). Old calf rebacked. Helps says: “His career affords
perhaps a solitary instance of a man, who being neither a conquerer, a discoverer, nor
an inventor, has by the pure force of benevolence become so notable a figure that large
portions of history can not be written without the narrative of his deeds. Take away
all he said and did, and preached, and wrote, and preserved (for the early historians
of the New World owe the records of many of their most valuable facts to him) and
the history of the conquest would lose a considerable portion of its most precious
material.”
(Casas, B. De Las.) Old England for Ever, or Spanish Cruelty dis-
play’d; Wherein the Spaniards’ Right to America is Impartially exam-
ined and found defective, their pretensions founded in blood, supported
by cruelty and continued by opression. . . . With an account cf
their intolerable oppression and barbarous treatment of the Poor
Indians, and the shockinng and tragical Methods used to depriving
them of their country, and obtain possession of their rich mines. The
whole intended to give a clear prospect of that remote part of the
World, which is now the Seat of War. . . . London: by the Book-
sellers. 1740. (377) $60,
Duodecimo, 320 pages, old calf. Sabin, 57126. The John Carter Brown Catalogue gives
the complete title. This is partly a translation of Las Casas republished for political
reasons.
Case and Claim (The) of the American Loyalists impartially stated
and considered. Printed by Order of their Agents, London: G.
Wilkie, 1783. (124) $40.
Octavo, 2,388 pages. Sabin, No. 11306. Rich, page 315, does not give correct title. An
important tract setting forth the claim of their right to indemnification for the losses
the loyalists had sustained.
Case of Henry Armistead. That Henry Armistead, Esq; who is a
Native of Virginia. . . . (London about 1730.) (113) $60.
Folio, 1 page. Folded and bound in half morocco. An undescribed broadside, which
starts: That Henry Armistead, Esq., who is a native of Virginia and possessed of
several considerable Plantations in that settlement hath during his time and to the
utmost of his Powers given encouragement to all improvements of planting and culture
as might tend to the benefit. . . . Relates then to growing vine in Virginia. With
MSS. remarks at the bottom.
Case of the Planters (The) of Tobacco in Virginia, as represented by
themselves, signed by the President of the Council and Speaker of
the House of Burgesses; to which is added a Vindication of the said
Representation. London: J. Roberts. 1733. (369) $25.
Octavo, 64 pages. Half calf, gilt top, by Morrell. Clayton-Torrence, No. 122; Rich,
page 49. An interesting pamphlet illustrating colonial economic history. The first
part of the pamphlet is a memorial from the General Assembly of the State of Virginia,
complaining of the evil practices of the merchants of England . . . the second part
is a vindication probably written by Sir John Randolph. Especially interesting is the
full account of the cost of transporting colonial tobacco and passing it through the
customs of England.
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Case of the Present Possessors (The) of the French Lands in the Island
of St. Christopher. Humbly offered to the consideration of His Maj-
esty and both Houses of Parliament. Occasioned by a petition resolved
upon at the last General Court of the South Sea Company, to be pre-
sented to His Majesty, that he would be pleased to grant the Company
that part of the Island of St. Cristopher which formerly belong’d to
the French, in order to the better carrying on of their trade. London:
Printed for the author, 1721. (379) $30.
Octavo, 22 pages and genuine blank. Half morocco, uncut. Interesting undescribed
Colonial tract, in which the unknown author gives his reasons why the lands on the
island should not be granted to the South Sea Company, ete.
Cathcart, John. A Letter to the Honourable Edward Vernon from John
Cathcart, Director of the hospital in the late Expedition to the West
Indies, under the command of the Honourable Gen. Wentworth, con-
cerning some gross Misrepresentations in a pamphlet, lately published
and intitled, Original Papers relating to the Expedition to the Island
of Cuba. (Quotation.) London: M. Cooper. M. DCC. XLIV.
(179) $17.50.
Octavo, 55 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin, 11518; Rich, page 76. Contains a num-
ber of interesting letters from Cathcart to Commodore Davers, General Wentworth,
Brigadier General Guise, Admiral Vernon, Sir William Yonge, and others, dated from
Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. This is a vindication of the Admiral.
Characters. Containing an Impartial Review of the Public Conduct and
Abilities of the Eminent Personages in the Parliament of Great Bri-
tain, Considered as Statesmen, Senators, and Public Speakers. Re-
vised and corrected by the Author, since the Original publication in
the Gazetteer. London: J. Bew. M. DCC. LXXVII.
(387) $17.50.
Octavo, XVI, 152 pages. Half morocco. Sabin, 12015. Drawn with tolerable impar-
tiality. Nineteen statesmen and political personages are the subjects of these critical
notices; all of them are more or less prominent in connection with the American
Revolution, the Stamp Act, the Quebec Act, etc.
Charters (The) Of the following Provinces of North America; viz.,
Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Massa-
chusetts Bay, and Georgia. To which is prefixed, A Faithful Narrative
of the Proceedings of the North American Colonies In Consequence
of the late Stamp Act. London: Printed for W. Owen. MDCCLXVI.
(22) ..g9e
Small quarto, 1, 18, 15, 5, 4, 6, 5, 9, 7 pages. Folding map dated 1763, which is the
correct one for the book. Half morocco gilt top. Sabin, 12163; Rich, page 152.
“Collected from the Daily Gazetteer, both charters and narrative. There is no doubt
of the authenticity of the former, and the latter being copies of the gazettes, etc., carry
their own evidence with them.” Rich. The Proceedings relative to the Stamp Act fill
pages 1-18 closely printed in two columns.
Chauncey, Charles. All Nations of the Earth blessed in Christ. A Ser-
mon preached at Boston at the Ordination of the Rev. Mr. Joseph
Bowman, to the Work of the Gospel-Ministry, More especially among
the Mohawk-Indians, on the Western Border of New England. Au-
gust 31, 1762. By Charles Chauncy, D.D. (Quotation.) Boston:
John Draper, 1762. : (87) $40.
mae 4, 8, 50 pages. Half morocco. Evans, 9088; Sabin, 12331. Interesting Indian
item.
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Chauncy, Charles. A Letter to a friend, containing remarks on certain
Passages in a Sermon Preached by the Right Reverend Father in God,
John (Ewer) Lord Bishop of Landaff, Feb. 20, 1767, in which the
highest Reproach is undeservedly cast upon the American Colonies.
By Charles Chauncy, D.D. Pastor in Boston. Boston: Printed by
Kneeland and Adams, 1767. (120) $12.50.
Octavo, 56 pages. Half morocco. Evans 10579; Sabin 12348; Dexter 3509; The
“Passage” related to the Stamp act and pre-revolutionary troubles of the time. Also
considerable material relating to the Indians.
Chauncy, Charles. The Appeal to the Public answered, In Behalf of the
Non-Episcopal Churches in America; . . . By Charles Chauncy,
D.D. Boston: N. E. Kneeland and Adams, 1768. (292) $12.50.
Octavo, 204, 1 pages. Half brown morocco, gilt top other edges uncut. Nelson No. 10;
Evans No. 10858; Sabin No. 12311. Relates to the American Episcopate Contro-
versy.
(Chetwood, W. R.) The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Robert
Boyle, in several parts of the World. Intermixed with the Story of
Mrs. Villars, an English Lady, with whom he made his surprising
Escape from Barbary. Etc., etc. The Tenth Edition. (London):
Printed in the Year M DCC LXXXI. (509) $10.
Octavo, Vi, 369 pages. Half calf, yellow edges. This edition not in Sabin. Boyle’s
Narrative is probably ficticious. Castleman’s Visit to Philadelphia took place in 1719.
The work has been attributed to Benj. Victor and Daniel Defoe.
Church, Benjamin. Elegy on the Death of the Reverend Jonathan May-
hew, D.D. Who departed this life July 9th, Anno Domini. 1766. Aetatis
Suae 46. Boston: N. E. Edes and Gill. (1766) (19) $150.
Quarto, 15 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, other edges entirely uncut, original blue
wrappers bound in. Evans 10259; Sabin 12979; Wegelin page 17. This poem by the
Boston Physician, poet, satirist, patriot and finally traitor is written with elegiac
dignity sufficient to warrant its inclusion in American Literature.
Church, Benjamin. An Oration; delivered March 5th, 1773, at the Re-
quest of the Inhabitants Of the Town of Boston; To commemorate
the Bloody Tragedy of the Fifth of March, 1770. By Dr. Benjamin
Church. (Quotation.) The Fourth Edition. Salem: Samuel and
Ebenezer Hall, 1773. (131) $50.
Small quarto, 16 pages. Half morocco. Upper right corner of last leaf supplied. An
undescribed issue of this famous Oration. Doctor Church was afterwards found trying
to communicate with the enemy and was removed in disgrace from the army.
Church, Thomas. The entertaining history of King Philip’s War, which
began in the month of June, 1675. As also of expeditions more lately
made against the Common Enemy, and Indian Rebels, in the Eastern
parts of New England: with some account of the divine providence
towards Col. Benjamin Church: By Thomas Church. Esq. His Son.
The Second Edition. Boston: Printed 1716. Newport, Rhode-Island:
Solomon Southwick, 1772. (156) $400.
Octavo, 199 pages. 2 portraits. Full morocco, gilt edges. Winship page 27; Sabin
12297; Evans 12253; Hammet Jun. page 37. Rich page 189. The feature of this
edition consists in the two portraits engraved by Paul Revere, one inscribed, ‘Philip,
King of Mount Hope,” and the other, ‘Col. Benjamin Church,’”. It is claimed that
the latter is taken from a picture of the poet, Charles Churchill, which was published
in England in 1768. Revere has slung a powder horn around the neck of the poet.
The picture of King Philip is also said to be fanciful. The edition is said to be edited
by Dr. Stiles.
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Circular. The Patriotic Society of New-Castle County, in the State of
Delaware, To the Patriotic Societies throughout the United States.
. . Signed by Order of the Society, James M’Cullough, President.
(Wilmington About 1791.) | (18) $100.
Folio, folded and bound in half morocco (Slight defect). This interesting broadside
is evidently undescribed. An Anti-Hamiltonian address, of considerable importance.
Circular Letter (A) addressed to the State Societies of the Cincinnati
by the General Meeting convened at Philadelphia, May 3, 1784, to-
gether with the Institution, as altered and amended. Philadelphia:
E. Oswald and D. Humphreys. M,DCC,LXXXIV. = (567) $50.
Octavo, 8 pages. Half morocco, uncut. The Holden copy. Evans 18187; Hildeburn
4457. Griffin page 47. Sabin 13117. This letter was drafted by John Dickinson,
Henry Lee and David Humphreys. It is signed (printed) by George Washington.
Contains also the Constitution of the Society As Altered and amended at their first
General Meeting.
Circular to the Collectors of the Customs. Treasure Department, March
21, 1798. (Signed in ink:) Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
(1798) (483) $20.
Folio page. Bound in half morocco. Circular relative to modification of order arming
merchant vessels.
Clap, Thomas. An Essay on the Nature and Foundation of Moral Vir-
tue and Obligation, being a Short Introduction to the Study of Ethics,
for the Use of the Students of Yale College. By Thomas Clap, M.A.
President of Yale College, in New-Haven. New-Haven: B. Mecom.
MDCCLXV. (477) $15.
Octavo, 4, 66, 2 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 15216; Trumbull 477; Evans
9931; Desler 3487. One of the earliest American treatise on Ethics.
Clarke, William. Observations On the Late and Present Conduct of the
French, With Regard to their Encroachments upon the British Col-
onies in North America. Together With Remarks on the Importance
of these Colonies to Great Britain. By William Clarke, M.D., of
.Boston in New England. To which is added by another hand, On-
servations concerning the Increase of Mankind. . . . Boston Print-
ed: London Re-printed for John Clarke. 1755. (215) $60.
Octavo, 10, 54 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 13471; Rich page 109. Of French and
Indian War interest. The author (an M. D. of Boston) considers that the prior
discovery by Sebatian Cabot in 1497, of the coast of a large part of the continent of
North America, and the subsequent grants by English Sovereigns of Nova Scotia.
Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia with their Western Limits of the latter
three extending to the South Sea, gave the English Colonists a full right to the vast
region embraced within these limits, and that the French in all. their possessions South
of the St. Lawrence and the Great Lakes were encroachments. The additions are
written by Benjamin Franklin.
(Clifton, William). The Group: or an Elegant Representation Illustrated.
Embellished with a beautiful head of S. Verges, C.S., Philadelphia:
Thomas Stephens, M. DCC. XCVI. (217) $25.
Small quarto, 35, 1 pages. Portrait. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 13695; Wegelin
page 17. A satyre in support of Jay’s treaty. The persons are thinly disguised. In
the above offered copy the Keyplate has the persons identified in ink, and a typewritten
statement laid in gives a brief account of the proceedings against the author.
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Clinton, Henry. Narrative of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Clinton,
K. B., relative to his conduct during part of his command of the
King’s troops in North America; Particularly to that which respects
the unfortunate Issue of the Campaign in 1781. With an appendix
containing Copies and Extracts of those Parts of His Correspondence
with Lord George Germain, Earl Cornwallis, Rear Admiral Graves,
&e. Which are referred to therein. London: J. Debrett, 1783.
(164) $15.
Octavo, 4, 115, 1 and a slip of errata. Half morocco. Sabin 138751: This embraces a
most interesting period of the Campaign, the surrender of Earl Cornwallis. It’s a case
of ““‘When thieves fall out honest men get their own,’’ and the Earl must have felt
several inches shorter by the time Lord Clinton had finished with him.
Clinton, Henry. Observations on some parts of the answer of Earl Corn-
wallis to Sir Henry Clinton’s Narrative by Lieutenant-General Sir
Henry Clinton. To which is added an appendix, containing extracts
of letters and other papers, to which reference is necessary. London:
Printed for J. Debrett. M.DCC.LXXXIII. (161) $15.
Octavo, 4, 113, 1, folding table, 2 pages. Half calf uncut. Sabin 18754; Rich page 316;
First edition. One of the most important of the Clinton tracts, containing the folding
sheet at the end, with a view of the strength of the two armies, Regular and Pro--
vincial, &e.
In these details Sir Henry Clinton acquits himself of all share in Lord Cornwallis’s mis-
fortune, leaving that General to answer for misconceptions of the orders sent him, and
for the choice of the post he was reduced to surrender.
Clinton, Henry. A Letter from Lieut. Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, to the
Commissioners of Public Accounts relative to Some Observations in
their Seventh Report, Which may be judged to imply Censure on the
late Commanders in Chief of His Majesty’s Army in North America.
London: J. Debrett. MDCCLXXXIV. (167) $15.
Octavo, 31, 1 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 18750. Sir Henry Clinton defends himself
against charges brought against him in reference to Public Money spent during the
American War. Wt
Clinton, Sir. Henry. Memorandums, etc., etc. Respecting the Unpre-
cedented Treatment which the Army have met with respecting Plun-
der taken after a Siege, and of which Plunder, the Navy serving with
the Army, divided their more than ample share, now fourteen years
since. London, 1794. (129) $12.
Octavo, 4, 106, 8 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, other edges uncut. Not in Sabin, Rich,
etc. An important revolutionary pamphlet relating to the Clinton controversy. It
was written by Sir Henry Clinton. It relates mainly to the Siege of Charleston, S. C.
and was withdrawn from circulation almost at the moment of publication on account
of the death of Admiral Arbuthnot, to whom it principally refers.
Colden, Cadwallader. The Conduct of Cadwallader Colden, Esquire,
late Lieutenant Governor of New York; relating to the Judges, Com-
missioners, Appeals to the King and the Stamp Duty. Printed in (New
York by James Rivington) in the Year MDCCLXVII.
(118) $150,
Octavo, 2, 66 pages. Sabin 14276; Evans 10582 thinks it printed by James Parker. It
was secretly printed in New York and was without doubt written by Colden himself,
who, after he had been succeeded in the administration by Sir Henry Moore, thought
it his duty to vindicate his character from the calumnies of his enemies. While they
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had confined their complaints against him to the newspapers he satisfied himself with
laying the reasons of his conduct before the Ministers of the Crown, but when the
General Assembly of New York passed a public censure upon him at their instigation,
he felt he must resort to other and more public measures. Hence the appearance of
this pamphlet, the authorship of which, the New York Assembly made vain efforts to
ascertain.
Coleman, Benjamin. Some of the Glories of our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. Exhibited in Twenty Sacramental Discourses, Preached at
Boston in New England, by Benjamin Coleman, M.A., Pastor of a
Church in Boston. London: Printed by S. Palmer, for Thomas Han-
cock, at Boston in New England, 1728. (385) $50.
Octavo, 12, 304 pages, and leaf of errata pasted on cover, Portrait. Autograph of Mary
Hubbard on title page. Old calf. Sabin 14525 says that the leaf of errata is printed
at Boston. He does not mention the engraved portrait frontispiece which belongs to
the book. ‘Benjamin Coleman. V. D. M., Anno 1703. Aetat: 30. “The engraver’s
name is not given.”
Eolumbian Muse, The. A Selection of American Poetry, from various
authors of established reputation. New York: Printed by J. Carey,
1794, (182) $12.
Duodecimo, 4, 224 pages. Red straight-grain morocco, gilt edges, by Larkins. Sabin
No. 14874; Wegelin page 63; Not in Otis, Not in Onderdonk. Poems by Trumbull,
Dwight, Barlow, Freneau, Hopkinson, Humphreys, Dunlap and others.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of Representatives,
November 27, 1780. (Boston, printed by Edes and Sons, 1780.)
(251A) $50.
Folio, 3 pages. Half morocco. Evans 16864. Resolved that the following persons be
appointed in each County to muster the men that shall enlist into the Continental
Army. . . .. followed by the Schedule.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, February 26, 1781. Where-
as it is of the utmost importance that the quota of required by a
resolve of the 2nd of December last, be speedily compleated; and as
the mode of classing has been more successful in procuring the Men
than any other measure: Therefore (Then follows the resolve to carry
the same out). Jeremiah Powell, President. In the House of Repre-
sentatives, February 26, 1781........ Approved, John Hancock. (Bos-
ton: Printed by Benjamin Edes and Sons, 1781.) (305) $50.
Folio, 1 page. Broadside. Folded and bound in half morocco. Evans 17219.
The Assessors of the various town are authorized “to class their inhabitants and such
others as are liable by law to pay taxes within the same, into as many classes as shall
be equal to the number of men deficient in such town and plantation.”
Committee, (The) consisting of . . . to whom was referred the
Motion of Mr. Monroe, submit the following Report. (New York,
1785) (27A) $45.
Folio, 2 pages. Folded and bound in half morocco. Evans 19301. “That the first
paragraph of the ninth of the articles of Confederation be altered, so as to read thus,
viz; “The United States in Congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive
right and power of determining on peace and war.” . . .. ete.
Conduct, (The). of a Noble Commander in America, Impartially re-
viewed. With the genuine Causes of the Discontents at New-York
and Hallifax. And The True Occasion of the Delays in that import-
ant Expedition. Including A Regular Account of all the Proceedings
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and Incidents in the Order of Time wherein they happened. The
second edition. London: R. Baldwin, M DCC LVIII. (168) $50.
Octavo, 2, 45 pages. Fine contemporary portrait of the Earl of Loudon in Highland
costume inserted as frontispiece. Sabin 15197; Rich page 125. Important French
and Indian War pamphlet, the design of which was to vindicate Lord Loudon from
some imputation which was thrown out against him on account of his conduct in
America. It was Loudon’s proposition to first take Louisbourg and then all Canada.
His views and plans were approved of by the English ministers as well as those in
authority in New York, and, no doubt, had Loudon been given the necessary ships in
time, his expedition would have been crowned with success; but he, like many another,
depended upon others, with the usual result.
Conference (A) between the Commissaries of Massachusetts-Bay, and
the Commissaries of New-York; at New-Haven in the Colony of Con-
necticut, 1767. Boston: New England: Printed by Richard Draper,
M DCC LXVIII. (388) $200.
Small quarto, 2, 26, 2, 9 pages. Half morocco, inner margin of title supplied. Evans
10966; Sabin 15431. Very interesting Boundary conference. There is little doubt
that the broadside following after page 26 was printed separately.
Considerable Advantages (The) of a South Sea Trade to our English
Nation. Humbly offer’d with other particulars to the consideration
of this present Paliament, partly from the information of divers French
Officers, lately taken by one of Her Mayjesty’s Ships, and who had
sailed and traded in those Seas. London: S. Popping, N. D., (c. 1720).
(295) $40.
Duodecimo, 16 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 15923; This interesting tract
relates to the trade of the whole of Spanish America and recapitulates important his-
torical material.
Considerations on the Mode and Terms of a Treaty of Peace with Amer-
ica. (Quotation.) London Printed 1778: Philadelphia: Re-printed,
Hall and Sellers M DCC LXXIX. (558) $45.
Duodecimo, 16 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 15995; Evans 16245; Hildeburn
3869. Very interesting pamphlet in which the undisclosed author makes an appeal
for an immediate peace and suggests, that the American Commissioners at Paris are
made mediators between Great Britain and France. : I can say with truth that my mind has never been alarmed by any
fears of a war with France.
Pickman, Benjamin, jun. An Oration pronounced February 22, 1797,
before the Inhabitants of the Town of Salem, in Massachusetts, assem-
bled to Commemorate the Birth-Day of George Washington. By
Benjamin Pickman, Jun. (Quotation.) Salem, Thomas C. Cushing
1797. (522) $6.
Octavo, 22 and 2 blank pages. Cloth. Sabin 62674; Griffin, page 423. This is sup-
posed to be the second Washington Birthday oration.
(Pitt, William.) Lord Ch . . . m’s Prophecy, an Ode; Addressed
to Lieutenant General G—ge. With Explanatory and Critical Notes.
By the Editor. (Quotation.) London: J. Almon, M, DCC, LXXVI.
(29) $50.
Quarto, 16 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 63094; Revolutionary Poem on the policy of
Lord Chatham, addressed to General Gage. An ode conceived in the spirit of the
“Ode for the New Year.” Many of those who are styled ‘the King’s Friends,” are
lashed, both in the poem and notes. A note on Admiral Graves reads,—‘‘To evince
the practicability of taxing and coercing America, the Admiral (it is said) compelled
the Bostonians to pay tribute, not to Cesar, but to himself, for permission to catch
fish for the use of the Garrison.” Other notes refer to the Boston Port Bill, the
Canada Bill, Battle of Lexington, the Address of the Twelve United Provinces to the
Inhabitants of Great Britain, Lord Howe, General Gage, actions of the Quakers, ete.
Plan, (A.) for establishing and Disciplining a National Militia in Great
Britain, Ireland and all the British Dominions of America. London:
A. Millar, M DCC XLV. (70) $15.
Octavo, 2, XLII, 1, 106 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 63269. Not in Rich. The ap-
pendix contains “Proposals For improving the Maritime Power of Great Britain.”
Plan of Association of the North American Land Company: Established
February, 1795. Philadelphia Printed: London Reprinted for C. Bar-
rell, M.DCC.XCV. (545) $35.
Duodecimo, 25, 1 pages and folding table. Frontispiece. Original wrappers enclosed in
half morocco slip case. This issue is not mentioned in Sabin. It relates to the
famous Morris-Nicholson-Greenleaf scheme involving over six millions acres of land in
Virginia, Georgia, Carolina, Kentucky and Pennsy!vania.
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Political Debates. “Upon the whole, I will beg leave to tell the House
what is really my opinion. It is, that the Stamp-Act be repealed abso-
lutely, totally, and inmediately.” (sic!) The Great Commoner. A
Paris, Chez J. W. Imprimeur, ...M DCC LX VI. (459) $40.
Octavo, 4, 18 pages. Original blue wrappers uncut enclosed in a half morocco slip case.
Sabin 63761; Rich, page 153. Nothwithstanding the imprint of Paris, this was prob-
ably printed in London. It contains extracts from Pitt’s Speeches and is one of the
finest of the sentimental documents relating to the Stamp Act.
Political Duenna (The). A Comic Opera, in Three Acts, As it is per-
formed by the servants of his Britannic Majesty, With Lord North’s
Recantation, To which are added, I. A letter to Mr. John Wesley,
II. A letter from an Irishman. Philadelphia: Robert Bell, M DCC-
LXXV LT (603) $150.
Octavo, 56 pages. Half morocco. Evans 16017; Sabin 63764; Hildeburn 3776. Not
in Wegelin, Cushing, etc. Not in Biographica Dramatica and presumably of American
Origin. A Revolutionary-Political Play in which George III appears in the cast of
character as Don Lowis, Lord North as Boreas, Rev. John Wesley as Canting Tom,
Lord Dartmouth as Dart-Ford, ete.
Porteus, Beilby. A Review of the Life and Character of Archbishop
Secker. By Beilby Porteus, D.D. ....New York: Hugh Gaine,
M,DCC,LXXIII. (427) $15.
Octavo, 4, 4, LXVIII pages. Portrait of Secker inserted. Old calf neatly rebacked.
Evans 12690; Sabin 643828; Nelson No. 27; Ford, page 133. Porteus was Chap-
lain to his Grace, and had exceptional facilities for gaining information on his sub-
ject, of which he took full advantage. The publisher, in his advertisement to the
reader, says that he has no need for any apology for this re-publication of the life
of Archbishop Secker as hitherto it had few American readers, on account of its having
only been previously published with seven volumes of sermons, to which it was prefixed.
It has considerable reference to the part taken by the Archbishop in promoting the
establishment of an American Episcopate for which he was soundly abused in almost
every Province of the Colonies.
(Pownall, Thomas.) A Memorial, most humbly addressed to the Sov-
ereigns of Europe, on the present state of Affairs between the Old and
the New World. London: J. Almon 1780. (517) $20.
Octavo, 2, VIII, 127 pages. Buckram. Sabin 64826; Rich, page 284. First edition.
According to the preface, this Memorial, which presupposes the independence of
America, was written by a gentleman, lately deceased......... “It is written with
so much clearness of information and strength of argument, that it is probably the
work of some eminent master who chooses to conceal himself behind a peculiar style
and a fictitious tale.” M.R.
Prenties,S. W. Narrative of a Shipwreck on the Island of Cape Breton,
In a Voyage from Quebec 1780. BY S. W. Prenties, Ensign of the
84th Regiment of Foot. London: Printed in the year 1782.
are) $45.
Duodecimo, 115 pages. Half calf. Sabin 65079; Rich, page 303. First edition of this
interesting narrative related with moderation and good sense. It was often reprinted.
The narrator was dispatched from Quebec with dispatches for Sir Henry Clinton at
New York, in November, and in that latitude, and at that season, it may be con-
ceived what dreadful hardships lay before them in the event of a shipwreck. A consort
on which sailed another officer with a duplicate set of dispatches was lost, with all
souls. After almost increditable labours, privations and dangers, the intrepid officer
arrived at New York, with his dispatches safe, with the further reward of having
gained information during his castaway adventures which proved valuable to his
country, leading to the capture of several American privateers.
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Present State (The) of the Revenue and Forces, by Sea and Land, of
France and Spain, compared with those of Great Britain.......... To
which is added an Appendix, containing a view of those ocuntries of
the Spanish West Indies that will probably be the seat of the Present
War. Dublin George Faulkner, M DCC XL. (101) $20.
Octavo, 44, 4, pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin 65430. Not in Rich. Interesting old
French and Indian War tract. Somebody wrote in pencil on the title page: By C.
Morris. Not in Hallkett & Laing.
Price, Richard. Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty, the Prin-
ciples of Government and the Justice and Policy of the War with
America. To which is added an Appendix containing a state of the
Nationa Debt. oo... - since the last War. (Quotation.) By Richard
Price, D.D. F.R.S. London Printed 1776, Philadelphia: Reprinted
by John Dunlap. (1776) (60) $15.
Octavo, 4, 71 (missprinted 61) pages and three blank pages. Half morocco, many
leaves uncut. Evans 15030; Hildeburn 3450 (?). This issue probably not in Sabin.
Next to Paine’s Common Sense the most reprinted book of its time. The author of
these observations must be ranked among the most respectable writers on the affairs
of America. In him we see the warm pleader united with the sound reasoner, the
intelligent politician, and (above all) the independent man.
Price, Richard. Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty (as before.)
By Richard Price, D.D. F.R.S. London Printed 1776. Boston Re-
printed T. and J. Fleet. (1776) (188) $15.
Octavo, 71 pages. Half morocco, uncut. Sabin 65452; Evans 15032. In recognition
of his services in the cause of Liberty, Dr. Price was presented with the freedom of
the city of London, and it is said that the encouragement derived from this book had
no inconsiderable share in determining the American Colonists to declare their inde-
pendence.
Price, Richard. Observations on the Nature of Civil Liberty..(as be-
fore) By Richard Price. D.D. F.R.S. London Printed: New York,
Re-printed by S. Loudon 1776. (119) $25.
Octavo, 107 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 65451; Evans 15033.
Price, Richard. Additional Observations On the Nature and Value of
Civil Liberty, and the War with America: .......... (Quotation) By
Richard Price, D.D., F.R.S. London: T. Cadell, M,DCC,LXXVII.
(426) $15.
Octavo, XVI, 176 pages. Sabin 65444; Rich, page 256. First edition.
Price, Richard. Observations on the Importance ot the American Revo-
lution, And The means of making it a Benefit to the World. By Rich-
ard Price, D.D. L.L.D. Printed in London in 1784. Re-printed in
Boston in 1784. By Powars and Willis. (114) $12.
Octavo, 4, 87, 1 pages. Half calf uncut. Sabin 65449; Evans 18739. Rich, page 331,
gives a long note of this important book starting: “This tract was originally only
intended for America. The Doctor speaks of the American Revolution as a revolution
eee ise a new prospect in human affairs, and begins a new era in the history of
mankind.
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(Priestley, Joseph.) An Address to Protestant Dissenters of all De-
nominations, on the approaching Election of Members of Parliament,
with respect to the State of Public Liberty in General and of American
Affairs in Particular. London: Joseph Johnson 1774. (393) $20.
Octavo, 16 pages. Cloth. Sabin 65500; Rich, page 207. First edition of this fine
revolutionary tract, which was many times reprinted. The first book of the author
who sides here with the colonies in convincing phrases.
Proceedings of a Board of General Officers, Held by Order of His Ex-
cellency Gen. Washington, Commander in Chief of the Army of the
United States of America. Respecting Major John Andre., Adjutant
General of the British Army. September 29, 1780. Philadelphia
Francis Bailey, M DCC LXXxX. (500) $250.
Octavo, 21 pages, A-B in fours, C in threes, last leaf blank. Half morocco uncut. Hvans
17047, mentions an issue in folio, and 170438 mentions one with collation [2], 21
pages. This is a different issue, for he says: “Page 7 is misprinted 19.” The copy
offered has page 7 printed rightly 7. Ford No. 347. An interesting issue of what can
be rightly termed the greatest item of sentimental character relating to American
History. It contains not only the proceedings of the Board, finding Major Andre
guilty as a spy, who ought to suffer death, but it contains also the letters written by
Benedict Arnold to Washington asking him to spare the Life of Andre and threatening
retaliation; and similar material. The copy measures 8% by 5% inches and is one
of the finest and largest copies of any of the octavo editions in existence.
Proceedings of a Court Martial, held at Cambridge, by order of Major-
General Heath, Commanding the American troops for the Northern
District, for the trial of Col. David Henley, accused by General Bur-
goyne of Ill-treatment of the British Soldiers, etc., taken in shorthand
by an officer who was present. London: J. Alman M DCC LXXVIII.
(91) $75.
Octavo, 4, 147, 1 pages. Half crushed leavant morocco, gilt top. Sabin 31848. After
his surrender at Saratoga, General Burgoyne, with certain of his officers and men,
were confined as prisoners of war at Cambridge, Mass. Colonel David Henley, the
commanding officer of the American troops quartered there, was accused by Burgoyne
of behaving with most indecent, violent and vindictive severity against the English
soldiers at Prospect Hill Barracks, and of intentional murder, for which he demanded
prompt and satisfactory justice. A Court Martial was appointed by order of Major-
General Heath, to be held at Cambridge on January 20, 1778, under the presidency
of Brigadier General Glover. General Burgoyne in his opening address to the Court
stated that he acted not by personal resentment, but for the reason that the private men
had nowhere to look for redress of injury, but to their own officers, and that he
was too selfish to resign to any brother officer the pride and gratification of standing
in the front for the defence of men, faithful comrades of honor and misfortune, who had
fought under his orders, bled in his presence, and who were suffering oppression and
persecution by the abuse of a treaty signed by his hand. A number of witnesses were
produced by him to prove that Colonel Henley had not only incited his men to acts
of violence against the British, but had himself on two occasions attacked them with
bayonet and sword, grievously wounding Corporals Reeves and Hadley. Henley
pleaded not guilty, and was ably supported by William Tudor, Judge Advocate, who
repudiated with scorn the insinuation hinted at by Burgoyne that the Colonel was
appointed Commandant of the garrison at Cambridge for the express purpose of
executing the bloody designs of an irritated, vindictive, and sanguinary people. -His
opinion was that the public and the Court would consider the prisoner alone interested,
and that the trial which was rendered important from the distinguished rank of the
very able prosecutor, would stand the clearest refutation to anyone hardy enough to
repeat so injurious and false an asertion. Witnesses were brought forward to prove
the insolence and insubordination of the British prisoners and that sufficient provoca-
tion had been given to vindicate and justify the Colonel’s conduct. The Court found
that the charges were not sufficiently supported, and ordered that Henley be dise
charged from his arrest. ‘The Governor approved this opinion, and restored the
Colonel to his command. This London edition is not a mere reprint of the Boston,
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the evidence in the former being apparently worded to place the British case in the
most favourable light, while the latter inclines more to the American side.
Proceedings of the Council (The) and the House of Representatives of
the Province of the Massachusetts-Bay, Relative to the Convening,
Holding and Keeping the General Assembly at Harvard College in
Cambridge: And The several Messages which passed between His
Honor the Lieutenant Governor and the Two Houses, upon the Sub-
ject. Published by Order of the House of Representatives. Boston:
Edes and Gill. 1770. (59) $25.
Octavo, 83 pages (A, 1 (blank) pasted on inside of front wrapper), half morocco, old
wrappers bound in. Evans 11782. The Governor tried hard to keep the General As-
sembly out of the town house of Boston, against which the house and the Council
protested in the above proceedings, which were prepared by Mr. Hancock, Mr. Adams
and Capt. Heath for the press.
Proceedings of the Executive (The) of the United States respecting the
Insurgents. 1794. Philadelphia: John Fenno. M.DCC.XCV.
(446) $12.50.
Octavo, 180 pages. Sabin 65844. Half morocco, gilt top. Interesting pamphlet relat-
ing to the so-called Whisky Rebellion, which embodies the whole of the historical
material.
Proceedings of the Virginia Assembly, on the Answers of Sundry States
to their resolutions, passed in december, 1798. Philadelphia: James
Carey 1800. (95) $25.
Octavo, 59, 1 pages. Swem No. 7970. One of the first, if not actually the first discus-
sion of the doctrine of State Rights.
Proclamation. ..... Done in Congress, Twentieth Day of March 1779.
John Jay, President. Philadelphia: Printed by Hall and Sellers. (1779).
(321) $50.
Folio, 1 page folded and bound in half morocco. Evans 16552; Hildeburn No. 3937.
Ford 249. Fine revolutionary broadside in which the first Thursday in May is pro-
claimed to be a Fast day........ “That he will bountifully continue his paternal care
to the Commander in Chief...... that he will bestow on our great ally all those
blessings, which may enable him to be gloriously instrumental! in protecting the rights
Mes MOHKMG (ss cs sees ete.
Proposals for Uniting the English Colonies on the Continent of America
So as to enable them to act with Force and Vigour against their
Enemies. London J. Wilkie, M DCC LVII. (185) $95.
Octavo, 2, 6, 88 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 66040. Not in Rich. Although the
Albany Congress as such is not mentioned, there are references to a Union of the
Colonies for their general defence, the originator of which was Franklin. Consider-
able historical material relating to the Indians and the West.
Quincy, Josiah, Junior. Observations on the Act of Parliament com-
monly called the Boston Port-Bill; with Thoughts on civil society and
standing armies, by Josiah Quincy, Jun’r. (Quotation) Boston: Edes
and Gill 1774. (181) $60.
Octavo, 2, 82 pages. Half morocco. Evans No. 13561, gives long note. Sabin 6712.
Presentation copy from the author. The author was one of the first patriots to say,
in plain terms, that an appeal to arms and a separation from the mother country was
inevitable. He was present in the Old South meeting-house on December 16, 1775,
and as the men, disguised as Indians, rushed past the door on their way to the tea-
ships, he exclaimed: ‘I see the clouds which now rise thick and fast upon our horizon,
the thunder’s roll, and the Lightning’s play and to the God who rides on the storm and
directs the whirlwind I commit my country.” Shortly after the publication of the
above work he sailed for England as a confidential agent of the patriot party, to
consult and advise with the friends of America there. After accomplishing his pur-
pose he died on the return voyage within sight of his native land.
85
Quincy, Josiah, Junior... Observations on the Act of Parliament com-
monly called the Boston Port Bill: with thoughts on Civil Society
and Standing Armies. By Josiah Quincy, Jun. (Five Quotations.)
Philadelphia: Printed for John Sparhawk, 1774. (433) $30.
Octavo, 60 pages. Half morocco. Evans 18562; Sabin 67192. The statute which gave
rise to these observations came into force in the early part of 1774, and was entitled
“An Act to discontinue, in such manner and for such time as are therein mentioned,
the landing and discharging, the landing or shipping of goods, wares, and merchan-
dize, at the Town, and within the Harbour of Boston, in the Province of Massachu-
setts Bay in North America.” Quincy’s pamphlet was also printed in Boston and
London in the same year and reprinted in the Memoirs of his life at Boston in 1825.
Regarding the work the Monthly Review says: ‘One peculiarly unlucky circumstance
attending our American disputes may be added to the rest, namely, that our fellow-
subjects there are as well read in the nature and grounds of civil and religious liberty
as ourselves; as appears by their late publications, in which they oppose British preten-
sions on British principles, and this shrewd commentary on the Boston Post Bill will
incline us to entertain a respectable opinion of their law pleaders.”
Ray, Nicholas. The Importance of the Colonies of North America, and
the Interest of Great Britain with regard to them, considered. To-
gether with Remarks on the Stamp-Duty. By Nicholas Ray, now of
London; a Native and formerly a Citizen of New-York. (Quotation.)
London, printed; New-York, reprinted by John Holt, 1766.
(606) $100.
Quarto, 4, 16 pages. Sewn, uncut. Enclosed in a cloth protecting cover. Sabin 68031;
HKvans 10471. This New York issue was brought out at the author’s own expense for
the benefit of the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Agricul-
ture in New York. Chiefly intended to show how impolite as well as unreasonable it
would be, in the dispute with the colonies, to have recourse to any improper exertion
of power.
(Raynal, G. T.) The Sentiments of a Foreigner, on the Disputes of
Great-Britain with America. Translated from the French. Venit
summa dies et ineluctabile Tempus. Virg. Philadelphia: Printed by
James Humphreys, Junior; in Front-Street, M, DCC, LXXV.
(280) $35.
Octavo, 27, 1 pages. Unbound, inclosed in cloth protecting cover. Evans 14417; Sabin
68105; Hildeburn 3271. Forst edition. This is an extract from the author’s
“L’ Histoire philosophique et politique.” As is well known the author’s sentiments are
on the side of the colonies.
Reasons Humbly offered To prove the Letter Printed at the End of
the French Memorial of Justification is a French Forgery, and falsely
ascribed to his Rou Te ss. (Quotation.) London: Printed
for M. Collyer, 1756. (416) $100.
Octavo, 2, 61 pages. Full calf, gilt top, other edges uncut by Riviere & Son. Sabin
68283; Rich, page 116. Interesting pamphlet on the French and Indian War which
relates to.the Ohio Expedition, and the Crown Point campagne. The memorial to
which the above pamphlet refers was the infamous piece issued by the French Goy-
ernment in which Washington was charged with the murder of Jumonville.
(Reed, Joseph.) Remarks on a Late Publication in the Independent
Gazetteer ; with a Short Address to the People of Pennsylvania, on the
many Libels and Slanders which have lately appeared against the
author. Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, M DCC. L XXXIII.
(337) $60.
Octavo, 72 pages and slip of errata. Name on title. Dark green morocco. Sabin 68568.
Evans 18147; Hildeburn 4355. First edition of this famous pamphlet. (See Cad-
86
wallader). During the Revolution Joseph Reed and John Cadwalader were com-
panions in arms; after the War they become political opponents in Pennsylvania.
The occasion of the dispute was the assertion, by General Cadwallader, in the ‘“‘Inde-
pendent Gazette,” that in Dec. 1776, before the Battle of Trenton, General Reed
was so much depressed by the sad state of American affairs as to meditate withdraw-
ing from the service. This asertion General Reed denies in the above “Remarks.”
It was proved later that the disaffected person referred to was a New Jersey officer
of the same name. |
Reflections on a Pamphlet, entitled, A Short History of the Opposition ;
With some Observations on the views of the Minority ; And Reflections
on the present State of Affairs. By A Country Gentleman. (Quota-
tion.) (London): Printed M, DCC, LXXIX. (557) $30.
Octavo, 4, 23 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, some other edges uncut. This important
pamphlet is an answer to Macpherson’s “Short History of the Opposition” and is of
considerable importance for the History of the Controversy on the Misconduct of the
war. Evidently not mentioned by bibliographers.
Remarks Occasioned by the late Conduct of Mr. Washington, as Presi-
dent of the United States. M,DCC,XCVI. Philadelphia: Benjamin
Franklin Bache, 1797. (11) $25.
Octavo, IV, 84 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, other edges mainly uncut. Griffin, page
375; Sabin 69388. Nobody has disclosed the authorship. “The design of these re-
marks is to prove the want of Claim in Mr. Washington either to the gratitude or
confidence of his country.’’
Reply of a Gentleman, (The), in a select society, upon the Important
Contest between Great Britain and America. London: J. Almon,
M DCC LXXV. (564) $30,
Octavo, 39 pages and slip of errata. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 69672; Rich, page
215. An important revolutionary tract in favor of the Americans delivered before a
society composed of 50 members. Three-fourths voted in favor of America; among
which majority, above two-thirds were Gentlemen of the Law.
Report of a Constitution (The) or form of Government for the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts: Agreed upon by the Committee to be laid
before the Convention of Delegates, assembled at Cambridge on the
First Day of Sptember A. D., 1779; And continued by Adjournment
to the 28th day of October following. Boston: B. Edes and Sons, 1779.
(389) $100.
Small quarto, 50 pages (no halftitle and first leaf slightly repaired). Half morocco
partly uncut. Evans 16352; Sabin 45985. Extremely important copy, being the one
owned by Joseph Thaxter, who was a member of the Convention, with a large num-
ber of corrections in ink by him.
Report of the Commissioners appointed by the President of the United
States of America to confer with the Insurgents in the Western
Counties of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia: Childs and Swaine, M, DCC,
XCIV, (298) $15.
Octavo, 38, 2 blank pages. Half morocco, gilt top, uncut. Sabin 60475. Interesting
pamphlet relating to the so-called Whisky Rebellion.
87
Resolves of Congress concerning Trade, Together with the Act for
establishing a Naval-Office In the State of Massachusetts-Bay. Also
the Form established by the General Court to be used by the Naval-
Officers in said State. Printed by Order of said Court. Boston: N. E.
Printed by f. Gal) M, DCC UEXX Vil. (175) $50.
Octavo, 27, 1 pages. Half morocco, uncut. Evans 15688; Ford 190. Not in Sabin.
This is the act relating to the first establishment of a Naval office with detailed ac-
count of the duties of the same and a recapitulation of the different acts relating to
importation and exportation in that important period.
Results of the Convention of Delegates Holden at Ipswich in the County
of Essex, who were deputed to take into consideration the Constitu-
tion and form of Government proposed by the Convention of the State
of Massachusetts-Bay. Newbury-Port: Printed and Sold by John
Mycall, 1778. (378) $30.
Octavo, 68 pages. Half morocco. With authograph of W. Wetmore on title and numer-
ous marginal notes by the same. Evans 15858; Sabin 58906. In June, 1777, the
House of Representatives and the Council of Massachusetts formed a Convention for
the purpose of preparing a Constitution or Frame of Civil Government for the State,
and a Committee of twelve was chosen to consider that important subject. The
Committee reported a draft of a Constitution in February, 1778, which the General
Assembly submitted to the people, but which was not approved. The above pamphlet
gives the result of a Convention of Delegates from certain towns in Essex County
to consider the proposed plan. They met in April, 1778, and eighteen votes were cast
against it. A Committee was then appointed by them to draw up a report of the
“True Principles of Government” to be handed in to the adjourned meeting of the
Convention to be held in the following May. The celebrated Theophilus Parsons,
afterwards Chief Justice of Massachusetts, is said to have been the moving spirit in
drawing up this report which is appended to the Results of the Convention, and oc-
cupies almost the whole of the volume.
(Richards, George.) The Declaration of Independence; A poem: accom-
panied by Odes, Songs, &c. Adapted to the Day. (Quotation.) By A
Citizen of Boston. Printed at Boston, Faust’s Statue, M DCC XCIII.
(520) $35.
Octavo, 24 pages. Boards, leather back enclosed in a board case. Sabin 70917; Wege-
lin, page 45. Written by the Universalist Divine of Boston. There are many prose
notes. In his poem the author has handed to the public every patriotic name from
New Hampshire to Georgia, who dared to explain the wrongs of America and_ pro-
nounce her independent of Great Britain. The poem was reprinted in 1870 in 50
copies.
Right of Parliament Vindicated (The). On Occasion of the late Stamp
Act in which is exposed the Conduct of the American Colonists. Ad-
dressed to the People of Great Britain. (Quotation.) London: J.
Almon, 1766. (347) $20.
Octavo, 44 pages. Half moroceo. Sabin 71374. An interesting Stamp Act Pamphlet,
in which the author claims the Right of Great Britain to impose Taxes.
(Robinson, Matthew.) Considerations on the Measures carrying on with
Respect to the British Colonies in North America. (Quotation.)
London: R. Baldwin. (1774). (394) $25.
Octavo, 4, 160 pages. Old full calf. Leaf of errata pasted on half title, both of which
are not mentioned by Sabin 72151. First edition of a very famous revolutionary
tract, which was many a time reprinted. ‘‘The author is one of the most candid and
ao informed writers on the interest of Great Britain and her Colonies.” Monthly
eview.
88
(Robinson, Matthew.) Considerations on the Measures Carrying on
with respect to the British Colonies in North America. (Quotation.)
Philadelphia: Benjamin Towne, M DCCLXXIV. (534) $40.
Octavo, 60 pages and genuine blank leaf. Sabin 72151; Evans 13587; Hildeburn 3094.
(Robinson, Matthew.) Considerations on the Measures carrying on with
respect to the British Colonies (as before). London: Printed, and
New-York Re-printed, By John Holt, 1774. (225) ae a0).
Octavo, 2, 73 pages. Full polished calf, gilt edges by Riach for Henry Stevens of Ver-
mont. Sabin 72151; Evans 13586.
(Robinson, Matthew.) Considerations on the Measures carrying on with
Respect to the British Colonies (as before). London: Printed. Hart-
ford: Re-printed by Eben. Watson, M, DCC, _LXXIV. (149) $35,
Octavo, 63 pages. Stitched, uncut in cloth protecting case. Sabin 72151; Evans 13585;
Trumbull 1305 calls in error for 62 pages.
(Robinson, Matthew.) Consideration on the Measures carrying on with
respect to the British Colonies in North America. The Second edition.
With Additions and an Appendix Relative to the present State of
Affairs on that Continent. (Quotation.) London: R. Baldwin, (1774.)
(491) $20.
Octavo, 4, 176, 45 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 72152. Rich, page 203, says: The
First Edition was kastily printed, and there were in it besides many errors of the
press, considerable omissions, which are supplied in the present edition, to which
has been added a large appendix, relating to events which have happened since. He
shows how the coercive measures of the last seven months have only tended to en-
large the breach and further exasperate the Americans. He blames Benjamin Franklin
for the failure of all attempts at conciliation, saying, “Our Colonies might be well
enough were it not for Dr. Franklin, who has with a brand lighted from the clouds,
set fire to all America.
(Robinson, Matthew.) A Further Examination of Our Present Amer-
ican Measures and of the Reasons and the Principles on which they
are founded. By the Author of Considerations on the Measures.
(Quotation.) Bath: Printed by R. Cruttwell, M DCC LXXVI.
(395) $25.
Octavo, 2, 256 pages. Old full calf. Sabin 72154; Rich, page 237. The Monthly
Review said: His former production (of 1774) justly obtained the applause of the
public; the present is not less meritorious.
(Roebuck, John.) An Enquiry; whether The Guilt of the Present Civil
War in America, Ought to be imputed to Great Britain or America.
London: John Donaldson, M DCC XXVI. (64) $60.
Octavo, 2, 69 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 72581; Rich, page 240. First edition.
The author throws the whole blame and guilt of the American war on the colonists,
whom the author charges with the most notorious folly and wickedness and ingratitude.
Rogers, Major Robert. Journals of Major Robert Rogers: containing
An Account of the several Excursions he made under the Generals
89
who commanded upon the Continent of North America, during the late
War. From which may be collected the most material Circumstances
of every Campaign upon that Continent, from the Commencement to
the Conclusion of the War. London: Printed for the Author, M.DCC.
LAY: (484) $85.
Octavo, 8, 286, 1, 2 pages. Full red morocco, gilt tooling by Lloyd. Sabin 72725;
Rich, page 147. The author was a native of New Hampshire, and during the French
and Indian War became one of the most noted Partisan Chiefs of that period. After
the outbreak of the Revolutionary War he joined the Royalist party, and made himself
prominent as captain of the “Queens Rangers.” He died in obscurity in 1800. ‘The
Journals of this celebrated partisan chief afford us many interesting details of
border warefare, in the French and Indian War, which ended seventeen years before
the Revolution. It was while associated with Rogers that General Putnam is
said to have experienced those wonderful adventures, with the relation of which our
youthful nerves have so often thrilled. It is, however, remarkable that Major Rogers
does not even mention the name of Putnam. The last page (237) is unnumbered, and
entitled ‘Advertisement.’ It announces a continuation or second part of the journal,
which never appeared, as the subscriptions of a guinea a copy were not sufficiently
numerous.” —Field.
Rogers, Major Robert. A Concise Account of North America. Contain-
ing a Description of the several British Colonies on that Continent,
including the Islands of Newfoundland, Cape Breton . .. to which
is subjoined an Account of the several Nations and Tribes of Indians
residing in those parts, as to their Customs, Manners, Government,
Numbers, etc., containing many useful and entertaining facts never
before treated of. By Major Robert Rogers. London: Printed for the
Author, M DCC LXV. (539) $70.
Octavo, VIII, 264 pages. Full red morocco, gilt tooling. Sabin 72723; Rich, page 146.
First edition of the famous ranger’s account of North America. A good deal of
space is taken up with the description of the various Indian Tribes, including an
account of the White Indians of the Mississippi. In his historical and geographical
portion he sems to have had a special antipathy to the Jews, for he finds them in
New York, Rhode Island and other places, and speaks of them in contemptuous terms.
Canadians should take a great interest in Rogers, who played such a prominent part
in settling affairs after the old French War. Canada with all her dependencies had
yielded to the British Crown, but it still remained to carry into full effect the terms
of surrender, and take possession of those Western Outposts, where the Lilies of
France had not as yet descended from the flagstaff. The execution of this dangerous
task was assigned to Major Rogers, who, with his Army of Rangers, half hunters, half
woodsmen, trained in a discipline of their own, and armed like Indians, were employed
for this peculiar hardship. Their chief theatre of action was the mountainous region
of Lake George, the debatable ground between the hostile Forts of Ticonderoga and
Crown Point.
(Rogers, Major Robert.) Ponteach; or, The Savages of America. A
Tragedy. London: Printed for the Author, M, DCC, LXVI.
(521) $100.
Octavo, 110, 2 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 72729; Wegelin, page 67; N. Y. P. L. List
page 41. This is the issue on thick paper. The query is: Does this item need a
half title? None of the bibliographers make mention of it and every copy I saw is
without it. Still the book starts with A2 and there must have been a leaf before the
title. This must have been either a half title, or a blank leaf or may be the leaf of
advertisement which is bound at the end and may, as this is occasionally the case,
really belong in front of the book. This leaf is not mentioned by bibliographers. For
an account of the play with extracts see Parkman’s “Conspiracy of Pontiac,’ I, 164;
II, 821-357.
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Rumsey, James. A Short Treatise on the Application of Steam whereby
it is clearly shewn, from actual Experiments that Steam may be ap-
plied to propel boats or vessels of any Burthen against rapid currents
with great Velocity. The same Principles are introduced with Effect,
by a Machine of simple and cheap construction, for the Purpose of
raising Water sufficient for working of Grist-Mills, Sawing-Mills,
etc., and for Watering Meadows and other purposes of Agriculture.
By James Rumsey, Of Berkeley County, Virginia. Philadelphia:
Joseph James, M, DCC, LXXXVIII. (405) $65.
Octavo, 26, 2 blank pages. Full blue straight-grain morocco, gilt top, other edges uncut
by Bradstreet. Evans 21442; Sabin 74128. The corrected issue. From the adver-
tisement: “The following pages are taken from a pamphlet published in Virginia, to
prove that the author’s prior right of applying steam, to propel boats, ete., as well as
to establish the principles on which he has done it, few copies were then thought
sufficient for that purpose, but as Mr. Fitch intends to answer the pamphlet, it is
thought necessary to republish as much of it as respects Mr. Fitch, which is done
with no other variations from the original than to correct a few omissions, ete.”
S. I. “A brief and perfect Journal of the late Proceedings and Success
of the English Army in the West Indies, continued until June the 24th,
1655; together with some Quaeres inserted, and answered,” by I. S.,
an Eye-witness. (Quotation.) London: Printed 1655. (279) $75.
Small quarto, 27 pages. Sabin 74616; Rich, page 80. The object of the expedition un-
der the command of General Venables and Admiral Penn was the conquest of all the
Spanish West-India Islands. The expedition sailed from Portsmouth, 19 Dec. 1654,
for Barbadoes. A fleet of about thirty sail (one half being victuallers), with 3,000
men in all. The recruits who joined them, on their arrival in the West Indies, the
writer describes as “the very scum of scums, and mere dregs of corruption.” A day
of Humiliation was ordered “for the good success of the Army, but one day was not
effectual for the humbling of those who had remained so many years obdurate in
wickedness.” The army landed in good spirits, promising themselves “mountains of
gold.” But their hopes were quickly dispelled by a proclamation of a death penalty
in cases of plunder. Improperly guided, lame and without water, a remnant only
landed near Domingo, but retreated before the enemy. The General of the English
was basely deserted by his troops, and slain; the “cow-hearted villains” flying from
the lances of the Spaniards, who returned to the town, carrying with them seven
English colours.
Scientific and Descriptive Catalogue of Peale’s Museum, By C. W. Peale
Member of the American Philosophical Society and A. M. F. J, Beau-
vois. Philadelphia: Samuel H. Smith, MDCC XCVI. (553) $12.
Octavo, 44 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, other edges uncut. There was evidently
more published.
Scotland’s Right to Caledonia. (Formerly called Darien) And the
Legality of its Settlement, asserted in Three several Memorials pre-
sented to His Majesty in May 1699 By the Lord President of the Ses-
sion and Lord Advocate on behalf of the Company of Scotland, Trad-
ing to Africa and the Indias. (Quotation.) (London) Printed in the
year 1700. (225) $40.
Duodecimo, 2, 34 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin 18570 and 78196. Rich, page 127.
An important tract relating to the Scottish colony on the Isthmus of Darien.
Scotland’s Grievances, Relating to DARIEN, &c. Humbly offered to
the Consideration of the Parliament. (Quotation.) (Edinburgh?)
Printed 1700. (226) $40.
Duodecimo, 4, 54 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin 18568 and 78194. Rich, page 128.
This tract gives practically a history of the settlement. The authorship has been
attributed to George Ridpath.
91
(Seabury, Samuel). Free Thoughts on the Proceedings of the Con-
tinental Congress, Held at Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1774: Wherein Their
Errors are exhibited, Their Reasonings Confuted, And The fatal
Tendency of their Non-Importation, Non-Exportation, and Non-Con-
sumption Measures, are laid open to the plainest Understandings; and
the only means pointed out For preserving and securing. Our present
Happy Constitution in a Letter to the Farmers, and other Inhabitants
of North America in General and those of the Province of New York
In Particular. By A Farmer. (Hear me for I Will speak.) Printed in
the year M DCC LXXIV (New York, James Rivington.)
(591) $100.
Octavo, 24 pages. Half morocco, gilt top other edges uncut. Evans 18602; Sabin
78574; Ford No. 1; Griffin, page 177. This pamphlet was the first of the productions
of the ‘Westchester Farmer.’’ Not being able to lay their hands upon his person,
they gathered up copies and burned them at the stake; or covering them with a coat
of tar and feathers, they nailed them to a whipping post,—all as a dramatic intima-
tion of the sort of treatment which the author might expect, should he be detected.
The printers’ office was entered, his presses broken, and his type thrown into the
street. This writer’s arguments were by far the ablest advanced from the Loyalist
side. The above pamphlet was answered by Alexander Hamilton, then 17 years of
age and a student in what is now Columbia College, in his “Full Vindication,” which
in turn Seabury answered in his “The Congress Canvassed.” See Church, 1112 for
more details.
(Seabury, Samuel.) Free Thoughts on The Proceedings of the Contin-
ental Congress, Held at Philadelphia Sept. 5, 1774; wherein Their
Errors are exhibited, their Reasonings Confuted, and the fatal Tend-
ency of their Non-Importation, Non-Exportation, and Non-Consump-
tion Measures, are laid open to the plainest Understanding........
By A Farmer. Hear me, for 1 WILL speak! New York: Printed:
London, Reprinted for Richardson and Urquhart. 1775. (469) S25;
Octavo, 2, 50 pages. Half morocco. No half title. From the Library of Governor
Hutchinson with slip in his handwriting inserted. Sabin 78575; Ford No. 1. On
account of this, and similar publications, Seabury became very obnoxious to the
American party.
(Seabury, Samuel.) The Congress canvassed: or an examination into
the conduct of the Delegates at their Grand Convention, held in Phila-
delphia, September 1, 1774. Addressed to the Merchants of New York.
By A. W. Farmer. Author of Free Thoughts, &c. (Quotation.) (New
York:) Printed in the year M DCC LXXIV. (601) $100.
Octavo, 27, 1 pages. Enclosed in cloth protecting case. Evans 18601; Church 1111;
Sabin 78562. First issue of the first edition. An answer to Hamilton’s ‘Full Vindi-
cation” and the second of the famous Loyalist’s tract by ‘‘A Westchester Farmer.”
Variously attributed by Winsor, Tyler, Eames and other Authorities to Isaac Wilkins
and Samuel Seabury. Of these pamphlets Professor Tyler says: “the purely literary
merit of these Essays are such as to entitle them to a high and permanent reputation
in the Literature of the American Revolution. Even now, no one can fail to find
pleasure in them, who delights in genuine English—pure, Saxon, sinewy; in a style
that moves straight to the mark,.every epithet a flash of fire, every sentence a spear-
point; in pages all alive, and charged to the full with force of humor or satire, with
telling illustration, with picturesqueness, with repartee, with outbursts of eloquent
indignation, with bravuras of patriotic enthusiasm or scorn. Probably no pamphlets
more readable, none more witty and brilliant, none argumentatively most effective,
were called forth on either side of the question during the whole controversy.”
92
sw
(Seabury, Samuel.) The Congress Canvassed, or an Examination into
the Conduct of the Delegates at their Grand Convention held in Phila-
delphia Sept. 1, 1774, addressed to the Merchants of New York. By
A. W. Farmer. (Quotation.) New-York: Printed: London, Reprinted
for Richardson and Urquhart, at the Royal Exchange, 1775.
reds ys $45.
Octavo, 4, 59 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 78563; Rich page 223. First English
edition.
(Serle, Ambroise.) Americans against Liberty: or, An Essay on the
Nature and Principles of true Freedom, showing that the designs and
conduct of the Americans tend only to tyranny and slavery. (Quota-
tion.) London: J. Mathews, M DCC LXXV. (165) $25.
Octavo, 64 pages. Half Spanish calf, gilt top by Riviere and Son. Sabin 79269; Rich,
page 216. Important revolutionary tract. A very bitter attack on the bonafides of
the Americans. Written by the Under-secretary of State for the Colonies under Lord
Dartmouth.
Sewall, Joseph. Jehovah is the King and Saviour of his people. A Sermon
Preached at Boston Aug. 17th, 1727, on the Death of King George. By
Joseph Sewall, A.M. (Quotation.) Boston: B. Green, M.DCC.
XXVII. (241) $27.50.
Duodecimo, 4, 24 and three blank pages. Full calf. Evans 2927; Sabin 79422. Three
pages of manuscripts of J. Sewall inserted.
Seward, Anna. Monody on Major Andre. By Miss Seward. (Author
of the Elegy on Captain Cook.) To which are added Letters adressed
to her BY Major Andre, in the Year 1769. Lichfield: J. Jackson,
M DCC LXXXI. (24a) $20.
Small quarto, 4, 47, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 79478. Dedicated to Sir
Henry Clinton. It is authoraphed by the author at the end. At the bottom of various
pages are historical footnotes explanatory of allusions in the monody. First edition.
Sharp (John). A Sermon preached at Trinity-Church in New York, in
America August 13, 1706, at the funeral of the Right Honorable Kath-
erine Lady Cornbury . . . wife of His Excellency Edward Lord
Viscount Cornbury, Her Majesty’s Captain General and Governor in
Chief of the Provinces of New York, New Jersey and Territories de-
pending thereon in America, etc. (Quotation.) By John Sharp, Chap-
lain to the Queens Forces in New York. London: Printed and Sold
by H. Hills. For the benefit of the poor (1706). (211) $16.
Duodecimo, 16 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 79889. The husband of Lady Cornbury
was of such malodorous reputation that when, as Governor of New York, he made ap-
plication to its General Assembly for a grant for a public funeral for his wife, they
declined, but at the same time informed his Excellency that “they would readily re-
spond at any time to a similar request for himself.”
(Shaw, Samuel.) Immanuel: Or, A Discovery of True Religion. As it
imports a living Principle in the Minds of Men......... Byam oy,
(Quotation.) Boston: Rogers and Fowle, 1741. (519) $6.
Duodecimo, 2, 259 pages. Original sheep. Autograph of Ezekiel Williams. Evans
4804 ; Sabin 79956. First printed in London 1667 or earlier,
93
(Shebbeare, John.) A Fourth Letter to the People of England on the
Conduct of the M..... rs in Alliances, Fleet, and Armies, since the first
Differences on the Ohio, to the taking of Minorca by the French.
(Quotation.) London: M. Collier, 1756. (100) $40.
Octavo, 4, 111 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin 80046. A well-written pamphlet, in
which a reason is set forth, that is not usually given, for the English and French War in
America. Some traders, subjects of the King of Great Britain, went to the Ohio to
trafic with the natives. When the Canadian French heard of this, they took the
traders prisoners, confiscated their goods, and finally imprisoned them at Rochelle.
There they applied to the British Ambassador for immediate release and for indemni-
fication. Instead of which he asked the French government for their release as a
great favour, thereby suggesting that Ohio was French property. Under the circum-
stances that nation began to build forts and blockhouses, which so alarmed the people
of Virginia that Mr. Washington attacked them in those parts, and was defeated. In
the face of this, the same ambassador had, in the meantime, granted the lands on the
Ohio to a Quaker of the City of London, and his associates. To this, France took
exception. Hence, the difficulty which afterwards arose. The pamphlet attacks the
Ministry and Generals appointed by it for their incapacity in conducting the campaign
against the French. ;
Sherman, Roger. An Astronomical Diary, or an Almanack For the year
1760.....Calculated for the Meridian of Boston..... By Roger Sher-
man. Boston: Printed for D. Henchman, etc. ..1760. (216) $30.
Duodecimo, 24 pages. Half morocco. Evans lists the almanac in error under 1759 (No.
8491). Paltsits, page 25, lists 2 issues of the same. The above is the issue with the
4 line note after imprint. Morrison, page 49; Nichols, page 50. Contains a four-
page account of the capture of Quebec, being one of the earliest printed accounts of
the same. With the following caption,—‘Good News for New-England. Containing
the most particular account that has yet come to Hand, of the Reduction of the
City of Quebeck........ by the forces under the Command of Major Wolfe........ *
Sherwood, Samuel. The Church’s Flight into the Wilderness: an Address
on the Times. Containing Observations on Scripture Prophecies:
shewing that sundry of them plainly relate to Great Britain and the
American Colonies and are fulfilling in the present day. Delivered on a
Public Occasion, January 17, 1776. By Samuel Sherwood, A.M. (Quo-
tation.) New York: S. Loudon, M. DCC. LXXVI. (338) $50.
Octavo, 54 pages. Half morocco. Evans 15082; Sabin 80455. The author addressed
this interesting revolutionary Address to John Hancock and all the “respectable mem-
bers” of the Continental Congress.
(Shipley, Jonathan, Lord Bishop of St. Asaph.) A Speech, intended to
have been spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charters of the Colony
of Massachusetts-Bay. London, Printed: Philadelphia: Reprinted
Benjamin Towne, (1774). (548) $40.
Octavo, 18 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Hildeburn, 3108; Evans 13621; Sabin 80522.
“A golden speech unspoken, which illustrates the wisdom, justice, foresight and elo-
quence of the good Bishop. It will not be unpleasant for Americans to hear his opin-
ion, ‘My Lord, I look upon North America as the only great nursery of freemen now
left upon face of the earth.’” This speech does equal honour to the understanding
and the heart that dictated it. The author was a friend and correspondent of Frank-
lin and Bigelow thinks that Franklin was concerned in its publication.
Shirley, William. A Letter from William Shirley, Esq., Governor of
Massachusett’s-Bay, To his Grace, the Duke of Newcastle: with a
Journal of the Siege of Louisbourg, and other Operations of the Forces,
during the Expedition against the French Settlements on Cape-Breton;
drawn up at the desire of the Council and House of Representatives
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of the Province of Massachusett’s-Bay ; approved and attested by Sir
William Pepperrel, and the other Principal Officers who commanded
in the said Expedition. Published by Authority. London: E. Owen,
1746. Boston in New England: Re-printed by J. Draper, (1746).
(351) $100.
Duodecimo, 31 pages. Full morocco, gilt edges. Evans 5863; Sabin 80546. Important
French and Indian War tract and the best contemporary account we have of the
event. This Journal was drawn up at the desire of the Council and House and
Representatives of Massachusetts Bay and was approved by the Officers of the Expedi-
tion. The Micmac Indians took part in this campaign.
Shirley, William. A Letter from William Shirley, Esq;...... To the
Duke of Newcastle: with a Journal of the Siege of Louisbourg.....
(as before). Published by Authority. London: E. Owen, 1746.
(133) $45.
Octavo, 32 pages. Three-quarter morocco, gilt top by Morrell. Sabin 80545; Rich, page
82. First edition of this day-to-day account of the battles.
(Shirley, William.) Memoirs of the Principal Transactions of the Last
War between the English and French in North America. From the
Commencement of it in 1744, to the Conclusion of the Treaty of Aix la
Chapelle. Containing in Particular an Account of the Importance of
Nova Scotia or Acadie and the Isle of Cape Breton to both Nations.
London: R. and J. Dodsley, M, DCC, LVII. (501) $50.
Octavo, VIII, 102 pages. Half morocco, gilt edges by Root and Son. Sabin 80550;
Rich does not mention the item. Very important French and Indian War item that
gives a history of the abortive Crown Point expedition in 1746 as well as all the
other military events of the war and is some times attributed to Shirley who had a
chief hand in instigating the preparations of the different expeditions.
(Shirley, William.) The Conduct of Major Gen. Shirley: late General
and Commander in Chief of his Majesty’s Forces in North America.
Briefly stated. London: R. and J. Dodsley, 1758. (373) $60.
Octavo, 8, 130, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top by Morrell. Portrait and interesting
document signed by Shirley and relating to American affairs inserted. Sabin 80544;
Rich, page 125. The authorship is sometimes attributed to Shirley himself. It was
probably, however, written by his secretary, William Alexander, afterwards Earl! of
Stirling. On account of the various attempts made to traduce the conduct of Maj.-
Gen. Shirley while in command in North America, this tract was issued with the in-
tent to give a plain narrative of the measures pursued by him in the execution of his
duty, that a right judgment might be formed of his behaviour in the discharge of it,
and his conduct vindicated from all imputations of having been the cause of the mis-
fortunes which had befallen the different British expeditions against the French.
Full of information respecting the War on the New York frontier, the attack on
Niagara, the French encroachments at Crown Point, the engaging the Indians of the
Six Nations. General Braddock’s expedition to Oswego, Capt. Bradstreet to build two
Sloops upon Lake Ontario, French encroachments upon Nova Scotia, Expedition to
Crown Point. The dislodging the French from Fort Frontenac, The Operations upon
Lake Ontario, ete.
Shorter, Cathechism, (The). Agrees upon by the Reverend Assembly
of Divines at Westminster. Boston: Thomas and John Fleet, 1765.
(148) $15.
Sextodecimo, 24 pages. Sewn uncut enclosed in a cloth protecting case. Evans 10206;
Eames, page 73.
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Short History, (A) of the Conduct of the present Minitsry, With Regard
to the American Stamp Act. The Second Edition. London: J. Almon,
1766. (420) $12.50
Octavo, 21, 3 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 80638; Rich, page 157. ‘A most bitter,
virulent, outrageous attack on the ministry.”
Short View (A) of the political life and transactions Of a late Rt. Hon.
Commoner; To which is added a Full Refutation of an invidious
Pamphlet supposed to be published under the Sanction of a very popu-
lar Nobleman, entitled, “An Enquiry into the Conduct of a late Rt.
Hon. Commoner.” London W: Griffin, 1766. (110) $40.
Octavo, 95 pages. Half calf, gilt top. First edition. Sabin 80699 mentions only a
second edition. Not in Rich. A French and Indian war pamphlet which relates to
the loss of Oswega, the reduction of Louisburg and St. John, the surrender of Fort
Frontenac, ete., and deals also with the Stamp Act.
Slater, Lionel. Instructions for the Cultivating and Raising Flax and
Hemp: In a better Manner, than that generally Practis’d in Ireland.
By Lionel Slater of Cabragh..... Printed at Dublin 1724. And now
published for the benefit of the Inhabitants of New-England, and
recommended to their perusal. Boston: S. Kneeland and T. Green,
1735. (194) The two, $30.
Octavo, 4, 25 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 81701; Evans 3959. Bound in the same
volume: Observations made by Richard Hall of the City of Dublin, Hemp and Flax
Dresser on the Methods used in Holland, in Cultivating or Raising of Hemp and
Flax. And Likewise, His Remarks on Mr. Slator’s Book......... Boston: S. Knee-
land and T. Green. 1735. Evans 3911. Not mentioned in Sabin. Two interesting
tracts.
Smith, Cotton-Mather. A Good Minister of Jesus Christ, nourished by
the Words of Faith. A Sermon preached at New-Preston, at the
Ordination of the Reverend Mr. Jeremiah Day,..... January 31, 1771.
By Cotton-Mather Smith, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Sharon. Hart-
ford: Green & Watson, M, DCC, LXX. (263) $20.
Octavo, 30 pages. Half morocco. Evans 11861; Trumbull 1384. The mother of this
author was the granddaughter of Increase Mather.
Smith, Josiah. A Discourse delivered at Boston, on July 11, 1726. Then
occasion’d by the Author’s Ordination. And now published at the re-
quest of Several Gentlemen, who were present at the delivery of it.
By Josiah Smith, B.A., and Pastor of a Church in Bermuda. Boston:
Printed Sor Soo "Gertie ca 2 near the Draw-Bridge, 1726.
(239) $20.
Duodecimo, 2, 4, 22 pages. Half morocco. Evans 2818. Dexter 2878. The Preface
by Benjamin Coleman gives interesting details about the life of the author.
(Smith, William.) A Brief State of the Province of Pennsylvania, in
which the Conduct of their Assemblies for several Years past is im-
partially examined, and the true Cause of the continual Encroachments
of the French displayed, more especialy the secret design of their late
unwarrantable Invasion and Settlement upon the River Ohio. To
which is annexed, An Easy Plan for restoring Quiet in the Province
Pra Go. Letter from a Gentleman who has resided many years in
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Pennsylvania to his Friend in London. The Second edition. London:
R. Griffiths, 1755. (366) $32.
Octavo, 45 pages. Half morocco. Rich, page 111. Important pamphlet considerably relat-
ing to the French and Indian War especially to the French encroachments along the
Ohio, St. Lawrence, Quebec, Oswega, etc., and the general state of affairs leading up
to the old French War in Canada. It was continued in the following pamphlet. See
Franklin for an answer.
(Smith, William.) A Brief View Of the Conduct of Pennsylvania, For
the Year 1755; So far as it affected the General Service of the British
Colonies, particularly the Expedition under the late General Brad-
dock. With an Account of the shocking Inhumanities, committed by
Incursions of the Indians upon the Province in October and November.
le eee eee Being a Sequel to a late well-known Pamphlet, intitled, A
Brief State of Pennsylvania. In a Second Letter to a Friend in London.
(Quotation from Shakespeare.) London: Printed for R. Griffiths .
and Sold by Mr. Bradford in Philadelphia, 1756. (406) $70.
Octavo, 88 pages. Full crushed leavant morocco, gilt edges by Mensing. Rich, page
117. Continuation of the former pamphlet and one of a series. With an account of
the shocking inhumanities committed by Incursions of the Indians upon- the Province
in October and November, which occasioned a body of the Inhabitants to come
down, while the Assembly were sitting and insist upon an immediate Suspension of all
disputes and the Passing of a Law for the Defence of the Country. Benjamin
Franklin furnished to the English the supplies against the French in Canada.
(Smith, William.) An Answer to Mr. Franklin’s Remarks, on a late
Protest. Philadelphia: William Bradford, M.DCC.LXIV.
(407) $50.
Octavo, 22 pages. Half morocco, gilt top, other edges partly uncut by Bradstreet. Sabin
25577; Evans 9841; Ford 278. MHildeburn 1952. In the local elections in 1764
Franklin was defeated. His friends voted his appointment as agent for the Province to
England. William Smith protested against this in a pamphlet, which Franklin an-
swered in His Remarks, to which the Rev. made the above reply. He states in his
opening sentences, ‘“‘A day or two after Mr. Franklin’s departure for England, having
seen his remarks in the hands of a gentleman, I gave them a cursory perusal; but
found them so replete with bitter calumnies and gross evasions, that I judged them
unworthy of any further notice. But being since told his deluded partizans have
begun to consider this neglect of his performance, as an argument of its unanswerable
nature; I shall bestow a few hours in order to convince them, if possible, that the real
design of this their redoubted champion, was not to elucidate, but to disguise and
conceal the truth; which it must be allowed, according to his usual custom, he has
very artfully, but not honestly done.”
Smith (William). A | Sermon | on the present situation of | American
Affairs. | Preached at Christ-Church, | June 23, 1775. | At the request of
the Officers of the | Third Batallion of the City of | Philadelphia, and
District of Southwark, | By William Smith, D.D. | Provost of the Col-
lege in that City | Philadelphia: | Printed and sold by | James Hum-
phreys, junior, | M, DCC, LXXV. (438) $20.
Octavo, 4, 4, 32 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Evans 14459; Hildeburn 3288 mention but
one Philadelphia edition. Two were published which can be distinguished by the
different set up of the title page and in the instance of the above by its having on
the title page a single rule above the date and a double rule below the author’s name.
Two editions of this sermon were also printed in London and one in Wilmington,
Del., and one in Bristol, Eng., and Belfast, Eng. Doctor Smith was born at Aber-
deen in Scotland. He favored the American view of the differences with England and
delivered the above sermon at the request of the officers of Colonel Cadwallader’s
Batallion. This sermon produced a sensation both in America and England; but
subsequently, owing to his marriage with Rebecca, daughter of Governor Moore, he
lost popularity, and was looked upon by many as a Loyalist advocate.
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Smith, William. A | Sermon | on the | present situation | of | American
Affairs. | At the Request of the Officers of the | Third Battalion of the
City of | Philadelphia, and District of Southwark. | By William Smith,
D.D. | Provost of the College in that City. | Philadelphia: | Printed and
Sold by | James Humphreys, junior, | M,DCC,LXXV. (437) $20.
Octavo, 4, 4, 82 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Evans 14459 (?) Hildeburn 3288 (7).
This variation can be distinguished by its having a single rule above and below the
author’s name, and a double rule above the date. The entire set-up of the two edi-
tions is also quite different.
Smith, William. A Sermon on the present Situation of American Affairs,
preached...(as before) By William Smith, D.D. Philadelphia Printed:
London Re-printed, a Second Time, for Edward and Charles Dilly,
MI DEC EARY. (248) $20.
Octavo, 4, 4, 82 pages. Half morocco. Rich gives no details.
Smith, William. A Sermon on the present situation of American Affairs
..(as before.) BY William Smith, D.D....Philadelphia: Printed:
London Re-printed, a Third Time, for Edward and Charles Dilly,
M, DECRLXAY: (392) $20.
Octavo, 24 pages. Half roan, uncut. Rich gives no details.
Smith, William. A Sermon on the present situation of American Affairs
...(as before.) Belfast: H. and R. Joy, M. DCC. LXXV.
7 (474) $20.
Octavo, 23 pages. Half morocco, gilt top.
Smith, William. An Address from William Smith, of South Carolina,
to his constituents. Philadelphia: Printed in the year M DCC XCIV.
: (576) $10.
Octavo, 32 pages. Half morocco. Relates to the Revision of the treaty of 1783 and
Jays Treaty.
(Smith, William L.) The Pretensions of Thomas Jefferson to the Presi-
dency Examined; and the Charges against John Adams Refuted.
Addressed to the Citizens of America in General; and Particularly to
the Electors of the President. (In two parts.) United States, October
and November, 1796. (595) $25.
Octavo, 64, 2, 42 pages. Half brown levant morocco. In part II the last signature is
printed on a longer page than the rest of the book and two of the pages have been
folded in, while the other two have been trimmed into the text. Tompkins 252. This
tract has also been attributed to Noah Webster. Callender in the American Annual]
Register defends Jefferson against the attacks of the author.
(Smyth, David W.) A Short Topographical Description of his Majesty’s
Province of Upper Canada, in North America. To which is annexed
a Provincial Gazetteer. London: W. Faden, 1799. (444) $25,
Octavo, 4, 164 pages. Folding table. Original boards. Rich page 414. Not in Dionne
or Gagnon.
Staehlin, J. Von. An Account of the New Northern Archipelago lately
discovered by the Russians in the Seas of Kamtschatka and Anadir.
By «Mir <)>) von) -otaehiins 32.5 Translated from the German Original.
London C. Heydinger, M, DCC, LX XIV. (546) $15.
Octavo XX, 118 pages. Colored folding map. Half calf, yellow edges. Charles W.
Smith, page 160. Important book for the history of the Far North West.
98
Stanhope, George. The Easterly Conversion of Islanders, A Wise Ex-
pedient for propagating Christianity. A Sermon Preached before the
Incorporated Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign
Parts, 19 Feb., 1713-14. By George Stanhope, D.D., Dean of Canter-
bury. London: Joseph Downing, 1714. (300) $20.
Small quarto, 55, 1 pages. Two folded plates containing plan and views of Codring-
ton College, Barbadoes. Half morocco, gilt top. The Abstract (pp. 33-55) in this
volume is particularly interesting, giving full particulars about the publishing of
White Kennet’s Bibliothecoe Americanoe Primordia, the sending new Missionaries to
S. Carolina and Pennsylvania, building churches at Piscatoqua, New York (for the
Dutch), Staten Island, ete., the instruction of Indians and Negroes, together with
very interesting letters from Aibany and Queen’s Fort, relating to the Mohawk
Indians.
State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of Representatives, April
30th, 1777. (at the end:) John Avery, Deo’y. Sec’y. (Boston: Peter
Edes, 1777). (47) $60.
Folio, 2 pages. Folded and bound in half morocco. Evans No. 15432. Interesting
Revolutionary Broadsheet with corrections in ink made by a contemporanian.
“Whereas this court have undoubted intelligence, that our enemies are determined to
exert their utmost efforts to effect the purposes they have so long determined on to
enslave the inhabitants of America and by ravages and devastations, with cruelty
unheard of in a civilized nation, to revenge themselves on all ranks, ages and sexes,
for the noble stand and opposition made to their lawless claims: and whereas the
season is far advanced, and the enemy are already opening the campaign, with an
evident design to wreck their vengeance upon New England, and by finding new
scenes of desolation, have it in their power to indulge with greater latitude, that wan-
tonness of cruelty which has marked their steps in some of our sister states: and the
safety of the United States, and the danger we are immediately exposed to, as well
as good policy, call loudly upon us to oppose with vigor and resolution this effort of
our enemies, which probably may be the last they can make; it is therefore agreeable
to the resolves of Congress and the safety of this State.’ (A resolution follows to
enlist by draft a number equal to one-seventh of all male inhabitants of every town,
place and plantation in the state.)
State of New-Hampshire. By the Council and House of Representatives.
A Proclamation for a General Fast. Given at the Council Chamber in
Exeter, July 19, 1777, M. Weare, President the Council. God save the
United States of America. (Exeter: Printed by R. L. Fowle, 1777).
(27b) $100.
Folio. One page folded and bound in half morocco. Evans 15455. An interesting
proclamation issued after the evacuation of Ticonderoga and the defeat at Hubbard-
ton. July, 1777. “Almighty God........ having been pleased in his wise Providence to
wave the Banners of Slavery over our Heads, and try us by a destructive War, which
now rages in all its Horrors within our Borders and lately suffered our Enemies to
obtain considerable Advantages of our Forces in the Northern Department”........
State of New-Hampshire. In the House of Representatives, June 20th,
1783. An Address to the People of the State of New Hampshire.....
Josiah Bartlett, President P. T. Printed at Exeter, 1783. (39) $50.
Folio, folded and bound in half morocco. Evans 18046. ‘Whereas the United States
in Congress assembled, have taken into Consideration so much of the eight Articles of
the Confederation and perpetual Union between the Thirteen States of America,
namely: All Charges of War, and all other Expences, that shall be incurred for the
common defence...... shall be defrayed out of a common Treasury”...... The Broad-
side then relates to the acceptance by the State of New Hampshire of the Resolution
of Congress fixing the ratio of Payment by the States for the charges of the war.
99
State of Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations. In General Assembly,
December 2d Session, 1776. Colophon: Providence: Printed by John
Carter, (1777.) (571) $150.
Octavo, 8 pages. Half morocco, uncut. Evans 15573; Winship, page 35. Important
Revolutionary act. “An Act to prevent Monopolies and Oppression, by excessive and
unreasonable Prices for many of the Necessaries and Conveniences of Life, and for
preventing Engrossers and for the better Supply of our Troops and the Army with
such Necessaries as may be wanted.”
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ; In General Assembly,
August Session, A. D. 1785. Henry Ward, Secretary. (Providence: J.
Carter, 1785.) (25) $100.
Narrow folio. Broadside. Folded and bound in half morocco. Winship, page 49. Not
mentioned in Evans. An Act for Granting and apportioning a Tax of Twenty
Thousand Pounds, Lawfull Money, upon the Inhabitants of this State.
State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. In General Assembly
December Session, A. D. 1786 (Colophon:) Providence: Printed by
John Carter (1786). (20A) $100.
Folio, 2 pages. Folded and bound in half morocco. Evans 19957; Winship, page 51.
An Act laying Duties of Excise on certain Articles therein described. Among the
articles on which duty was to be collected will be found Wine, Rum, Spirits, Tea,
Cocoa, Chocolate.
State of Rhode Island, &c. In General Assembly, October Session, 1787.
Henry Ward, Secretary. (Providence, 1787.) (20) $100.
Folio. Broaside. Half morocco. Not mentioned in Evans. Winship, page 52. An
Act for the more effectually punishing Persons who shall be convicted of Larcenies, and
for preventing of Thefts.
State of South Carolina. At the General Assembly begun and holden at
Charlestown, on Monday, the 4th Day of January........ 1779, and
from thence continued........ To thirteenth day of February........
1779. (Charles-Town: Peter Timothy, 1779). (53) $100.
Folio. Four pages. Half morocco. Not in Evans and Tower and evidently undescribed.
Impertant revolutionary act relating to the Regulation of the Militia of the State
and giving authority to the Governor to assist with one-third of the militia any sister
state, if invaded. Contains also an act relating to the penalty of anybody not properly
armed, etc., ete. South Carolina was in the latter half of 1778 and later on the
scene of many skirmishes and battles. Strongholds were taken and retaken. Just
after the act was printed, General Provost went plundering and burning through parts
of South Carolina, offering pardon and reward to Rebels who would join the British.
His men certainly destroyed any publications of the “Rebels” that they would see.
State of the Island of Jamaica, (The). Chieflly in relations to its Com-
merce and the conduct of the Spaniards in the West Indies. By a
Person who resided several years at Jamaica. Addressed to a Member
of Parliament. London: H. Whitridge, 1726. (460) $30.
Octavo, 79 pages. Half morocco. Sabin 356638; Rich, page 89. Contains also an Hx-
tract from the treaty of 17138. A list of ships taken by the Spaniards. Extracts from
the minutes of the assembly of Jamaica 1725, etc. Not in Cushing. Not in Halkett
& Laing.
100
State of the Province Georgia, (A.) Attested upon Oath in the Court
of Savannah, November 10, 1740. London: W. Meadows, M DCC
XLII. (122) $75.
Octavo, 4, 32 pages. Full Spanish calf, gilt edges, gilt tooling by Morrell. Sabin 27113:
Wegelin, page 21. It was answered by “A Brief Account.” The tract is attributed to
William Stevens and Patrick Graham by the historian and authority on Georgia,
C. C. Jones, Jun. A copy in Harvard College without date is attributed to William
Stephens in the Harvard College Library. It was reprinted in Force’s Tracts.
Respectable witnesses bear testimony, from actual residence in the colony, to its
promise of fertility of soil, and to the contentment of the worthier section of the
colonists. Mr. Bolzius, a Lutheran minister, writes from Ebenezer, in Georgia, to a
friend in Europe, that “the land is able to provide every good thing, and more parti-
cularly is pasture very plenteous,’”’ with other favorable reports.
Stearns, Charles. The Ladies’ Philosophy of Love. A Poem, in Four
Cantos. Now first published, according to Act of Congress. Written
in 1774. By Charles Stearns, A.B. Leominister, Mass. Printed by
John Prentiss & Co., for the Author, 1797. (489) $25.
Small quarto, 76 pages. Original sheep. The Holden copy. Wegelin, page 47. The
author was born at Leominster in 1753, graduated at Harvard in 1773, became a
Tutor at Cambridge 1780-81, called to the Pastorate of the Church in Lincoln, Mass.,
and ordained Nov. 7, 1781. Harvard conferred the degree of D.D. upon him in 1810.
The Preface says: “When the poem was written the author was in his twenty-second
year and under no obligation to any of the fair; since that time he has been a lover,
a husband, a father of a numerous family, and a preceptor for many years to youth of
both sexes. His experiences has not disproved, but confirmed his principles.”
(Steele, Joshua.) An Account of a late Conference on the Occurrences in
America. Ina letter toa Friend. London: J. Almon, M, DCC, LXVI.
(85) $15.
Octavo, 40 pages. Half roan. Sabin 90 gives date in error.as 1761. Cushing, page 4.
Rich page 154 says: “An imaginary conference, managed with decency and good
sense, but the strength of the argument lies altogether on the side of America. The
author is supposed to be Joshua Steele.” Interesting Stamp Act Pamphlet,
Steuben, Baron De. A Letter on the Subject of an Established Militia,
and Military Arrangements, Addressed to the Inhabitants of the
United States by Baron De Steuben. (Quotation.) New-York: Printed
by J. M’Lean and Co., M DCC LXXXIV. (526) $100.
Small quarto, 4, 16 pages. Cloth. Original wrappers bound in. Griffin, page 193; Church
1208 ; Evans 18796. Steuben’s Famous Address in which he declares that he has haz-
arded his life for the blessings of liberty with which he must identify himself. He
warns the people “‘no country ever risqued their political existence without one that
did not fall a prey to the avarice or ambitions of her neighbours.” “The local situa-
tion of America, happily removed from Europe and her wranglings, must long
continue to make a large army unnecessary—it is, however, not without its difficulties
and its dangers Beret ABE AS I am conscious in the opinion of many I am undertaking a
difficult task in attempting to convince a free people, who have established their
liberties ° by the unparlleled exercise of their virtues, that a permanent Military Estab-
lishment is necessary to their happiness, absolutely to their foederal existence........
etc. His address is a plea for a standing army.
Stevens, Benjamin. A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of The Hon-
ourable Sir William Pepperrell, Bart. Lieutenant-General in his
Majesty’s Service &C. Who died at His Seat in Kittery, July 6th,
1759. Aged 63. Preached the next Lord’s Day after his Funeral. By
Benjamin Stevens, A.M. Boston: Edes and Gill, M, DCC, LIX.
(440) $30.
Small quarto, 24 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Evans 8497. Fine historical sermon
with many references to Pepperrell’s Expedition against Louisburg in 1745.
101
Stevens, Benjamin. A Sermon preached at Boston before the Great and
General Court of the Province of Massachusetts Bay, May 27, 1761,
being the day appointed for the Election. By Benjamin Stevens, A.M.,
N.B.. Several Passages omitted in preaching are inserted. Boston:
Printed by John Draper, 1761. (528) $10.
Octavo, 72, 1 pages. Cloth, uncut. Evans 9017. An important historical discourse
touching upon the trade of the Colonies, death of George II., acquisitions from the
French, Accession of George III., etc., ete.
Stiles, Ezra. The United States elevated to Glory and Honour. A Sermon
preached before his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Governour......
and ‘The Assembly of the State of Connecticut convened at Hartford,
May 8th MDCCLXXXIII. BY Ezra Stiles, D.D., L.L., President of
Yale college. (Quotation.) Second edition, Corrected. Worcester:
Isaiah Thomas, M DCC LXXXV. (235) $15.
Duodecimo, 172 8 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Evans 19216. This fine historical
sermon relates almost entirely to the American Revolution.
Strictures on the Peace, with America, France, and Spain, Addressed to
the Public at Large, Illustrated with a map of America and the West-
Indies. London: Matthew Richmond (1783). (600) $45.
Octavo, 2, 18 pages. Colored folding map. Half morocco. Very important discussion
of the Peace treaty with comparison of former treaties.
(Sullivan, James.) The Path to Riches. An Inquiry into the origin and
use of Money and into the principles of stocks and banks. To which
are subjoined some thoughts respecting a bank for the Commonwealth.
By A Citizen of Massachusetts. (Quotation.) Boston: I. Thomas
and E. T. Andrews, M DCC XCII. (349) $15.
Octavo, 77 pages. (Name on title in autograph of author?) Evans 24829. Important
financial tract.
Tennent, Gilbert. The Good Man’s Character...In a Funeral Discourse,
with some Enlargements Occasioned by the Death of Captain William
Grant of this City, who departed this life, September 30, 1756. And
now published at the Desire of the Hearers. By Gilbert Tennent, A.M.
(Quotation.) Philadelphia, William Bradford. (1756.) (605) $60.
Small quarto, 2, 39 pages and genuine blank leaf. Enclosed in cloth protecting slip case.
Evans 7797; Hildeburn 1502. Very fine Historical Discourse. Refers at length to
the loss of Fort Du Quesne (Pittsburgh) and other Western territory to the French
and scores the legislators of the day for not awakening to the seriousness of the
Situation.
Thomas’s Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, New-Hampshire
& Vermont Almanack, for the year 1786. Printed at Worcester, by
Isaiah Thomas. (1785) (57) $12.
Duodecimo, 44 pages. Stitched as issued enclosed in half morocco slip case. Nichols,
page 66; Morrison, page 59; Evans No. 19027. ‘The latter gives Ezra Gleason as
author. Contains: ‘A Declaration of rights, of the inhabitants of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts.”
Thomas’s Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode-Island, New-Hampshire
& Vermont Almanack for the year 1788. Printed at Worcester, by
Isaiah Thomas. (1787) (259) Se
Duodecimo, 48 pages. Stitched as issued and enclosed in half morocco slip case. Nichols,
page 68, call in error for 44 pages. Morrison, page 60, and Evans No. 20392 call in
error for 36 pages. Contains the ‘Proceedings of the Federal Convention.” Not
mentioned in Ford.
102
Thompson, Thomas. An Account of Two Missionary Voyages By the
Appointment of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in For-
eign Parts. The one to New Jersey in North America, the other from
America to the Coast of Guiney. By Thomas Thompson, A. M. Lon-
don: Benj. Dod, MDCCLVIII. (293) $57.50.
Octavo 4, 87, 1 pages. Stitched uncut enclosed in half morocco slip case. Rich, page
126. The author complains of the prejudicial influence which the Quakers and
Anabaptists had upon the progress of the Church of New England. He had under
his charge churches in Freehold, Shrewsbury, and Middletown. He is much grieved
with the neglected state of the unfinished church buildings, and praises George Keith,
formerly a Quaker, but now one of the Society’s missionaries, and mentions several
benefactors; his travels among the Indians, etc.
(Thompson, Th.) A Letter from New Jersey, in America, giving some
Account and Description of that Province. By a Gentleman, late of
Christ’s College, Cambridge. London M. Cooper. M.DCC.LVI.
(116) $165.
Octavo, 26 pages. Full crimson levant morocco, gilt back, inside borders and edges by
Lloyd, Wallis & Lloyd. The Crane copy with his bookplate. Rich, page 117, is the
only reference I found relating to the book, which seems to be absent in most
collections that I consulted. The book gives a short account of the present state of
the colony of New Jersey with an interesting three-page reference to the Indians, ete.
Thoughts of a Traveller (The) upon our American Disputes. London
J. Ridley M DCC LXXIV. (146) $20
Octavo, 2, 27 pages. Half calf, gilt top, other edges uncut. Interesting pre-revolution-
ary tract mainly relating to the Stamp Act. Rich, page 200, says: This pamphlet con-
tains some good together with some inconsistent observations.
Thoughts on the Origin and Nature of Government. Occasioned by the
late Disputes between Great Britain and her American Colonies. Writ-
ten in the Year 1766. (Quotation.) London T. Becket M DCC-
ExLx, EVAN) Wales Pas
Octavo, 64 pages. Half polished mottled calf, gilt top by Riviere. Rich, page 170,
cites the M.R. as follows: The Writer of this pamphlet “resolves all right and law
into power.” As it is by no means to be wished that Britons or British Americans will
ever subscribe to our authors’ ideas, he may stand a better chance by publishing his
future thoughts on government at Morocco, under the emperor’s imprimatur.
Thoughts on the Peace, in a letter from the Country. London: J. De-
brete M; DCC LAXXIITL (597) $25.
Octavo, 4, 33 pages. Half morocco. Rich, page 413. Interesting discussion on the
treaty that closed the war for Independence. The last three articles are in favour of
the peace, and defend the ministry. .
(Thurlow, Lord Edward.) A Refutation of the Letter to an Honble.
Brigadier-General, Commander of his Majesty’s Forces in Canada. By
an Officer. Urit enim fulgore suo. London: R. Stevens, M DCC LX.
(473) $50.
Octavo, 2, 52 pages. Full polished calf, gilt top, other edges uncut by Riviere & Son.
Sabin 36904; Rich page 133. Autograph of Robert Melville 1761 on title. The
Honorable Brigadier General is Lord George Townshend.
After the fall of Quebec, Gen. Townshend, who succeeded Gen. Wolfe in command of the
British, returned to England and claimed what most people thought was more than
his share of credit for the victory. He was reproved in “A Letter to an Honorable
Brig. General” which was answered by this work. Notwithstanding the attribution
of authorship the “Officer” who wrote this interesting pamphlet, it may be that
Townshend wrote this pamphlet himself. The personal bitterness contained in it seems
to point to him as the author.
103
Timberlake, Henry. The Memoirs of Lieut. Henry Timberlake (who
accompanied the three Cherokee Indians to England in 1760). Con-
tains what he observed during his travels to and from that nation,
wherein the country, government, customs of the inhabitants are
described. Also The Principal Occurences during their Residence
in London. Illustrated with An Accurate Map of their Over-hill Settle-
ment, and a curious Secret Journal, taken by the Indians out of the
Pocket of a Frenchman they had killed. London: Printed for the Au-
thor M DCC LXV. (364) $90.
Octavo, 8, 160 pages. Folding map and table. Full Spanish calf, gilt edges by Riviere
and Son. Rich page 147. Original edition which contains information on the habits,
dress, arms and songs of the Cherokees. The map of “Over the Hills” drawn by
the author, shows the Tenessee River Country around Fort Loudon. In England the
author with his Indians met with an inhospitable reception and got himself in debt
for their expenses.
(Toplady, A. M.) An Old Fox Tarr’d and Featherd. Occasioned by
what is called Mr. John Wesley’s Calm Address to our American Colo-
nies. (Quotation). By an Hanoverian. London John French. 1775.
(552) ae
Duodecimo, 24 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Rich page 221; Green 305, calls it an
unworthy piece. The Intention of the Hanoveranian is to show Mr. Wesley’s honesty
as a plagiarist, pointing out not less than thirty-one paragraphs borrowed from
Johnson’s Taxation, &c., and to raise a little skin by giving the Fox a gentle flogging
as a turncoat.
To the Commissioners of Forfeitures of the Western District of the
State of New York. Whereas by an Act, entitled, An Act to liquidate
and settle the accounts of the troops of this State in the service of the
ht assed) the ath CCL a ZOO. ote Signed (in ink) by A. Blood-
good. (New York 1781.) (314) $40.
Small quarto. Broadside bound in half morocco. Not in Evans, ete. Geo. G. Klock’s
Application for the Apprisement of a Tract of Land in Harrisons Patent, on the North
side of the Mohawk River, containing about 600 acres.
(Townshend, Charles.) Remarks on the Letter address’d to Two Great
Men, in a letter to the author of that Piece. London: R. and J. Dod-
sley (1760) ? (109) $25.
Octavo, 64 pages. Half calf, gilt top. Sabin 69470. Not in Rich. Also attributed to
Wm. Burke. The author advocates our keeping every part of Canada, ete. “If
France is influenced by a dread of the exertion of the power of the British Power, had
acknowledged these claims, had given up Nova Scotia or Acadia, with its ancient and
true boundaries; had demolished their fort in the Province of New York, had re-
moved themselves from the Ohio and renounced all claims to that Territory, and that
on these concessions the ministry had then ceased from hostilities without acquiring:
or even claiming Canada,” ete. This is an answer to Douglas’s Letter and was in
turn answered by Franklin. See under Douglas and Franklin.
(Townshend, Charles.) Remarks on the Letter Address’d to Two Great
enc, 8 (as before) The Third Edition, corrected. London R. and
J. Dodsley; (1761) (549) $12.
Octavo, 72 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Sabin 69470.
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Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between His Britannic
Majesty, and the United States of America, conditionally ratified by
the Senate of the United States at Philadelphia, June 24, 1795. To
which is added a copious Appendix. Second edition. Philadelphia:
printed by Lang & Ustick, for Mathew Carey, 118 Market Street,
Nov. 2, 1795. (191) — $10.
Octavo, 190 pages. Full calf, gilt top. Matthew Carey, the Editor, states in his ad-
vertisement, “The importance of the pending Treaty with Great Britain, and the
frequent references, in the discussion of its merits, to the Treaties with France and
the Federal Constitution, ete., have induced (me) to make a compilation of as many
of the documents connected with this interesting subject, as might be necessary to
enable the reader to decide for himself, and not take cn trust, the interested quotations
of party writers.”
Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation, between his Britannick
Majesty and the United States of America. Signed at London, the
19th of November, 1794. Published by Authority. Quebec: Printed
by Command of the Governor, by William Vondenvelden. M DCC-
XCVI. (55) 2 4925)
Quarto, 45 pages. Half morocco. Not in Gagnon and evidently undescribed Canadian
issue of Jay’s Treaty, which removed certain dissatisfactions of the Treaty of 1783.
Text in English and French. The De Puy copy had only 39 pages, where the treaty
ends with finis. The pages to 45 incl. contain an “Explanatory article,” which belongs
to a complete copy.
Treaty of Peace, Good Correspondence and Neutrality in America be-
tween the Most Serene and Mighty Prince James II, by the Grace of
God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith,
etc., and the most Serene and mighty Prince Lewis XIV, the Most
Christian King. Concluded the 6-16 day of November, 1686. In the
Savoy: Thomas Newcomb, M DC LXXXVI. (479) $160.
Small quarto, 19, 1 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Not in Rich, ete One of the
earliest treaties relating to American between England and France. The Treaty is
very important for the History of America, especially for the history of the Hudson’s
Bay Company. After the French had captured several forts belonging to the Hud-
son’s Bay Company, the Adventurers were excited to a pitch or fury, and Lord
Churchill, the Governor of the Company, presented a petition to the King practically
asking for a war with France. But James had little inclination towards such a step.
He had a commission appointed which, with a similar French Commission concluded
the above treaty. Some of the articles, however, were productive of much confusion
and misunderstanding. (See Willson’s History of the Great Company).
Truest and Largest Account (The) of the Late Earthquake in Jamaica,
June the 7th, 1692. Written by a Reverend Divine there to his Friend
in London. With some improvement thereof by another Hand. (Quo-
tation.) London, Printed for Tho: Parkhurst, 1693. (468 ) $35.
Small quarto, 26, 2 pages. Sabin 35665, does not mention the two pages of book ad-
vertisements at the end. An interesting account of the earthquake by an eye-witness.
(Trumbull, John.) An Essay on the Use and Advantages of the
Fine Arts. Delivered at the Public Commencement, in New-Haven.
September 12th 1770. New Haven T. and S. Green. (303) $20.
Octavo, 16 pages. Half morocco. Evans 11911; Trumbull page 192. Sabin 22971;
Trumbull graduated from Yale in 1767 and became a tutor there in 1771, the year
following the delivery of this essay, which is the first on the subject, in America.
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Trumbull, John. M’Fingal! A Modern Poem, in Four Cantos. By John
Trumbull, Esq. Embellished with nine copperplates; designed and
engraved by E. Tisdale. The First edition with plates and explana-
tory notes. (Quotation.) New York: John Buel, M, DCC, XCV.
(499) $50.
Octavo, VII, 1386 pages. Portrait and eight copperplate engravings. Half morocco, gilt
top, other edges uncut, by Macdonald. First illustrated edition and the most interest-
ing. McFingal was written at the urgent request of members of the American Congress
who believed that Trumbull could aid the cause of independence by writing a poem
which should weaken the Tory cause by turning it to ridicule. The author had a
keen sense of the ridiculous and he embodied it in crisp, snappy couplets. He was
thoroughly familiar with the public men and events of the day, and there were .very
few Tories of prominence who escaped the trenchant quality of his wit. The book
went through about 50 editions and the influence of the poem in aiding and encourag-
ing the cause of independence can hardly be overestimated. The plates in the above
edition are very appropriate and I consider the book one of the best illustrated
American books of the eighteenth century.
(Tucker, Josiah.) A Letter from a Merchant in London to his Nephew
in North America, relative to the present posture of affairs in the
colonies; in which the supposed violation of charters, and the several
grievances complained of, are particularly discussed, and the conse-
quences of an attempt towards independency set in a true light. (Quo-
tation.) London: J. Walter M DCC LXVI. (495) $25.
Octavo, 4, 55 pages. Half morocco, uncut, a few Margins neatly repaired. Rich page
156. First edition of what is considered the most vigorous of Tucker’s numerous
tracts. He takes the British severely to task for many faults, when he says: We
are ungrateful—we object to the Stamp Act—while England remains quiet under one
much more severe than she would impose upon her Colonies,—we grow rich by supply-
ing her enemy with goods, purchased of her—when we were young we looked to her
for protection, now that we are waxing strong, we are anxious to withdraw from beneath
her arm,—we are filled with pride, and arrogance and refuse to do obedience to those
to whom it is due,—we are riding before the whirl-winds, which soon must break and
crush us. The Bishop ends with this vigorous admonition: “And you, my boy, after
you have played the Hero, and spoke all your fine Speeches ;—after you have been a
Gustavus Vasa, and every other brave Deliverer of his Country ;— after you have
formed a thousand Utopian Schemes, and been a\ thousand times disappointed ;—
perhaps even you may awake out of your present political Trance, and become a
reasonable Man at last. And assure yourself, that whenever you can be cured of your
present Delirium, and shall betray no Symptoms of a Relapse, you will be received
with Affection by your old Uncle, your true Friend, and faithful Monitor.”
Tucker, Josiah. Tract V. The Respective Pleas and Arguments of the
Mother Country and of the Colonies distinctly set forth; And the im-
possibility of a compromise of differences or a mutual concession of
rights. Plainly demonstrated with a prefatory epistle to the Pleni-
potentiaries of the Late Congress at Philadelphia. By Josiah Tucker,
D.D, Glocester: “R. Raikes. M DCC LXXKY: (130) $15.
Octavo, XVI, 51, 1 pages. Half morocco. Rich page 213. The M. R. said of this
tract: The contents of this tract are so foreign from the proper subject of Consider-
ation, and so evidently the effusion of ill temper, that did they not proceed from so
respectable a character, we should have imagined them solely intented as the vehicle
of Insinuations against the colonies, unjust in their nature and malevolent in their
design.
Tucker, Josiah. An Humble address and Earnest Appeal to those re-
spectable Personages in Great Britain and Ireland, who by their en-
larged views, etc., are the ablest to judge, and the fittest to decide,
106
whether a Connection with or a Separation from the Continental
Colonies of America be most for the National Advantage and the Last-
ing Benefit of these Kingdoms. By Josiah Tucker, D.D. Gloucester
R. Raikes M.DCC.LXXV. (367) 0 S15:
Octavo, 93, 2 pages. Folding table. Half morocco. Rich page 213: Dean Tucker
seems to think that the Americans are unworthy of the protection of the Mother
Country, and that consequently she had better “abandon them entirely to themselves”
and to reject them from being ‘fellow members and joint-partakers with us in the
privileges and advantages of the British Empire.” The Dean in this tract calls the
Monthly Reviewers the agents and confederates of Benjamin Franklin.
Tucker, Josiah. An Humble Address and an Earnest Appeal....(as
before) (Quotation.) The Second edition. Glocester: R. Raikes,
M DCC LXXV. (84) $8.
Octavo, 93, 2 pages, folding table. Half morocco.
(Tucker, Josiah.) A Series of Answers to certain Popular Objections
against separating from Rebellious Colonies and discarding them
entirely: being the concluding tract of the Dean of Gloucester on the
subject of American affairs. Gloucester: Printed by R. Raikes,
M DCC LXXVI. (363) $15.
Octavo 108, 5, 6 pages. Half morocco. Rich page 242. The Monthly Review (Jan.
1777) is warm in its defense of Dr. Franklin against Dean Tucker, who endeavours,
apparently without effect, to prove in this tract some former aspersions on the char-
acter of the doctor.
Tucker, Josiah. The True Interest of Great Britain, set forth in regard
to the Colonies; and the only means of living in Peace and Harmony
with them. Including five different plans for effecting this desirable
event. To which is added by the Printer a few more words on the
Freedom of the Press in America. By Jos. Tucker, D.D., Dean of
Glocester. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by Robert Bell, 1776.
(434) $50.
Octavo, 66, 4, 2 pages. Evans 15119; Hildeburn 3488. An important Revolutionary
tract. Appended to this Philadelphia edition are two leaves on the freedom of the
press, addressed by the printer (Robt. Bell) to the Friends of Liberty in America,
which include “A Short Answer to Some Criticisms- which were exhibited under the
signature of Aristides. Extracted from an old pamphlet, published in the year 1756.
Entitled: Plain Truth, or, Serious Consideration on the present State of the City of
Philadelphia, and Province of Pennsylvania. By a Tradesman of Philadelphia.”
(Benjamin Franklin). These two leaves were not included in the original London
edition.
Tucker, Josiah. Cui Bono ? or an Inquiry, what benefits can arise
either to the English or Americans..... from the greatest victories, or
successes in the present War? Being a series of letters addressed to
Monsieur Necker.....By Josiah Tucker, D.D. Glocester: R. Raikes
M DCC LXXXI. (67) $15.
Octavo, 141, 1, 1 pages. Half morocco. Rich page 304 mentions only the second edition.
The Dean says that no sooner shall the Americans have established their independency,
than they will be enslaved by their present rulers, the members of Congress, who will
govern them with a rod of iron. The moment they are at peace with England, they
will quarrel among themselves, and with the fury of famished wolves; they will
endeavour to tear each other to pieces. Pon
107
Turell, Ebenezer. The Life and Character of the Reverend Benjamin
Colman, D.D. Late Pastor of a Church in Boston New England. Who
deceased August 29th 1747. By Ebenezer Turell, A.M. Pastor of
Medford. (Quotation.) Boston; Rogers and Fowle M DCC XLIX.
(356) Poa.
Small quarto, 20, 236, 2, 1 pages. Half calf, gilt top, other edges uncut. Hvans 6434.
One of the earliest American biographies, part of which reads like a thrilling narrative.
Contains also a list of the Books written by Colman.
(Tyler, Royall.) The Algerine Captive; or the Life and Adventures of
Doctor Updike Underhill: six years a prisoner among the Algerines.
(Quotation from Shakespeare.) Published according to Act of Con-
gress. Walpole, New Hampshire, David Carlisle, Jun. 1797.
(255) $200.
Octavo, 2 volumes, 214, 241 pages. Original sheep binding enclosed in a solander case.
Wegelin page 32; Loshe page 109; Gilman page 282 is wrong in collation. This is
an important piece of American Fiction. Tyler’s style was clear and correct, without
ornamentation or artificiality, very well fitted for story telling. After the first part of
his book devoting to a satirical account of New England Customs, he gives a serious
picture of the terrors of a slave ship and finally brings his hero to the Algiers, ridi-
culing the romantic idea of Algerian slavery generally derived from books.
United States, January the 16th, 1792. Sir, As the circumstances which
have engaged the United States in the present Indian War may some
of them be out of Public Recollection, and others perhaps be unknown,
it may appear advisable that you prepaire and publish, from authentic
documents, a statement of those circumstances, as well as of the
measures which have been taken from time to time, for re-establish-
ment of Peace and Friendship......G. Washington. ... Philadelphia,
Printed by D. C. Claypoole. (1792) (307) $250.
Large folio, 1 page, folded and bound in full brown morocco. Evans 24944. This is a
rather important broadside. The above letter is addressed to Secretary of War, H.
Knox, who gives his statement on the same sheet in five columns in small type. It
is headed: The Causes of the existing Hostilities between the United States, and cer-
tain Tribes of Indians North-West of the Ohio, stated and explained from official
and authentic documents and published in obedience to the orders of the President
of the United States. This Statement is one of the best essays on this war, com-
bining correct information with detailed Narrative.
Varnum, James M. The Case, Trevett against Welden: On Information
and Complaint, for refusing Paper Bills in Payment for Butcher’s
Meat, in Market, at Par with Specie. Tried before the Honourable
Superior Court in the County of Newport, September Term, 1786.
Also the Case of the Judges of said Court before the Hon. General
Assembly at Providence. October Session, 1786........ Wherein the
Rights of the People to Trial by Jury, etc., are stated and maintained.
By James M. Varnum, Esq; Major-General of the State of Rhode
Island. Providence: Printed by John Carter 1787 (299) $30.
Small quarto, 4, 60 pages. Half morocco. Evans 20825; Winship page 52. “This
was a case of very great importance at the time it took place. The plaintiff bought
meat of the defendant, a butcher, and tendered him certain paper money issued by the
act of the General Assembly of Rhode Island, which was refused. The defendant
pleaded ‘that it appears that the act had expired and hath no force.’ ‘The whole
community,’ says Mr. Updyke, ‘was stirred to its very foundation.’ Upon this issue was
involved the destiny of thousands. Public feeling was intense upon its result. The
crises arose, and the experiment was on trial, whether the people were capable of self-
government; and upon its issue depended the fate of the nation.”
108
View of the Evidence, (A) relative to the conduct of the American War
under Sir William Howe, Lord Viscount Howe, and General Bur-
goyne as given before the Committee of the House of Commons...To
which is added a Collection of the celebrated fugitive Pieces that are
said to have given rise to that Important Enquiry. The Second edi-
tion. London Richardson and Urquhart. 1779. (523) $25.
Octavo, 154 pages. Half morocco. Rich page 276. “Praise is due to the editor of
this publication, for the care and attention which he has manifested in digesting
the very important materials of which it is composed. He has introduced them by a
proper summary of the contents. He has pointed by marginal notes to the most
essential and striking facts, and he has illustrated the evidence of the officers and
other gentlemen, by the addition of many occasional remarks and_ strictures,
published as events occurred, and especially by letters from Boston, New York,
&e., which contain very pertinent but severe comments on the conduct of our
commanders in chief. It is a melancholy retrospect which is here given of our
military exploits in attempting to reduce the revolted colonies.” M, R. This second
edition contains additional material.
Virginia. In the House of Delegates, Tuesday, December 13, 1796.
John Stewart, C.H.D. (Richmond, 1796) (12) $20.
Folio. 1 page. Folded and bound in Half morocco. Swem 7866. Important broadside.
Resolved that the people instruct their Representatives upon the propriety of calling a
convention to revise the Constitution.
Votes and Proceedings, (The) of the Freeholders and other inhabitants
of the Town of Boston, in Town Meeting assembled, According to
Law. (Published by order of the Town.) To which is prefixed, as
Introductory, an attested copy of a Vote at a preceding meeting. Bos-
ton: Edes and Gill (1772) (98) $40.
Octavo, 4, 43 pages. Stitched enclosed in half morocco slip case. Church 1090; Sabin
6568; Stevens 307; Tower p. 272; Evans 12332; These meetings were held October
28 and November 2 and 20, 1772. Contains a particular enumeration of those griev-
ances which gave rise to the discontents in America. Edited by Benjamin Franklin
and of the greatest importance for the history of the pre-revolutionary troubles. “A
Letter of Correspondence, to the other Town,” pp. 30-85, virtually urges resistance
to the rulers of the province.
Wafer, Lionel. A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of
America. Giving an Account of the Authors Abode there, The Form
and Make of the Country...... The Indian Inhabitants, their Fea-
tures, Complexion, their manners, Customs...... With remarkable Oc-
curences in the South Sea and elsewhere. By Lionel Wafer. The
Second Edition. To which are added The Natural History of those
Parts, By a Fellow of the Royal Society: And Davis’s Expedition to
the Gold Mines in 1702. Illsutrated with several Copper-Plates. Lon-
don James Knapton M DCCIV. (204) $20.
Octavo, 16, 283, 13 pages. Map and three plates. Original calf (rebacked). Rich
page 7. One of the earliest and most interesting books upon Panama, containing the
map. A most valuable book in reference to the Panama region. Wafer was a surgeon
in Dampier’s expedition across the Isthmus and was left among the Indians on being
disabled by a wound. During his sojourn he gained this valuable information regard-
ing their life and habits.
109
(Wagstaffe, E.) A True Account Of the Late Pyracies of Jamaica; the —
Authors, Abettors, and Encouragers thereof. With other Transac-
tions relating thereto. By One just arrived from that Island. To
which is added, A Genuine Letter to a very Eminent Personage con-
cern’d. London: J. Moore, 1716. , (294) $100.
Octavo, 36 pages. Half brown morocco, gilt top. A little known interesting tract.
Walker, Sir Hovenden. A Journal: or Full Account of the Late Expe-
dition to Canada. With an Appendix containing Commissions,
Orders, Instructions, Letters, Memorials, Courts-Martial, Council of
War &c. relating thereto. By Sir Hovenden Walker, Kt. (Quota-
tion.) London D. Browne. 1720. (3309 $40.
Octavo, 4, 304 pages. Half morocco, gilt top. Rich page 27.
“Sir Hovenden Walker was the naval commander of the Great Expedition against
Canada, which sailed from Boston, N.E., 1710, but which proved a complete failure.
owing, it is said, to the unskilfulness of the pilots, by which eight ships and nearly
a thousand men were lost in the St. Lawrence. Great blame was attached to Sir
Hovenden, and he published this account in his own defense.”—Nichol’s Literary
Anecdotes, Vol. I. 178.
This is Walker’s Journal of the Naval Expedition which was to co-operate with the
Continental land-foree in the reduction of Quebec and which consisted of 15 ships of
war, 40 transports, and seven veteran regiments. From-June 25th to July 30, 1711,
the fleet lay at Boston taking in supplies and colonial forces. The volume is full of
interesting details relating to Walker’s stay at Boston and elsewhere.
‘
Washington, George. Letters from General Washington to several of
his friends in June and July, 1776 in which is set forth an interesting
view of American politics at that all-important period. Philadelphia:
Republished at the Federal Press, 1795. (128) $10.
Octavo, 44 pages (halftitle lacking?) half morocco, uncut.
Griffin page 307.