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1792-1808
Selected pamplets... Duane's collection [bound in one volume]
Bound collection of nine pamphlets 1792-1808 [William Duane, publisher.] 6 printed at Philadelphia, 3 at Washington First edition with this title page.
GLC05945
1855/03/03
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
An Essay to prove the contagious character of maligant cholera... .
By Bernard M. Byrne. Published by Childs & Peterson. Second edition. Signed by Millard Fillmore and inscribed to Fillmore by the author. Book plate of Abram T. Kerr and Agnes Kerr.
GLC05928
1872
Proceedings in the Klu Klux Klan trials at Columbia, S.C. in the United States circuit court, November term, 1871.
Published by the Republican Printing Company, State Printers. Contains detailed court proceedings regarding cases of Klan members versus the United States. Index, beginning on page 1 following page 835, organizes the book by case, noting the names...
GLC05929
circa 1925
Ku Klux Klan
The Klan in action leadership responsibilites organization methods: a manual of leadership for officers of local klans.
Published by American Printing & Manufacturing Company. Contains detailed instructions on leadership, Klan policies, and local Klan organization for officers. Begins by stating "The one human quality which, more than any other, makes a man stand...
GLC05930
1800
Cheetham, James, fl. 1800
A Dissertation concerning political equality, and the corporation of New York
Pencil inscription "S. H. [?] Parsons" on cover. Discusses New York City politics and the Declaration of Independence. Printed by D. Denison. First edition.
GLC05931
1795 ca.
United States. Congress (3rd : 1793-1795)
Acts passed at the second session of the third Congress
Full title: "Acts passed at the second session of the third Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of November, 1794." Includes pages AAA and 572...
GLC05932
1776
Lind, John, fl. 1776-1778
An Answer to the declaration of the American Congress
Disbound. Printed by T. Cadell, J. Walter & T. Sewell. 1st edition. Response to the Declaration of Independence.
GLC05933
1843
Allen, George, 1792-1883
The Complaint of Mexico, and conspiracy against liberty [Texas]
Anti-Texas annexation tract. Printed by J. W. Alden.
GLC05935
circa 1864
Copperhead Conspiracy in the North-West
Title continued: "An Exposé of the Treasonable Order of the 'Sons of Liberty.' Vallandingham, Supreme Commander." Published by the Union Congressional Committee. Printed by John A. Gray & Green in New York. Pages are uncut at the top of the pamphlet...
GLC05936
circa 1837
Southard, Nathaniel, fl. 1837
The American Anti-Slavery Almanac, for 1838, being the second after Bissextile or Leap-Year, and the 62nd of American Independence. Adapted to most parts of the United States.
Labeled Vol. 1 no. 3. Southard serves as editor. Published by D. K. Hitchcock. With front paper engraving depicting William [Lloyd] Garrison attempting to chop down a tree labeled "Slavery" while a minister, soldier, businessman and President Van...
GLC05939
1872 ca.
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
Proceedings of the Liberal Republican Convention, in Cincinnati
Title continued: "May 1st 2d and 3d, 1873. Horace Greeley's letter of acceptance. Address of the New York State Committee to their fellow-citizens." With obituary of Reverend Charles Brooks .
GLC05940
1803
Murray, John Jr., fl. 1803
[To the Citizens of the United States of America].
Agreed upon at a meeting of Quakers on March 1, 1803 in New York City and issued by the clerk to the meeting, John Murray, Jr. The pamphlet attacks alcohol consumption, taverns, theatres, horse racing, cockfighting, and duels. Printed by Isaac...
GLC05943
1798
A Selection of patriotic addresses, to the President of the United States
Title continued: "Together with the President's answers." Petitions from towns regarding the Quasi-war with France. Printed by John W. Folsom.
GLC05944
1802
Return of the whole number of persons... [1790 census]
First census returns. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.01
Return of the whole number of persons... [1800 census]
Second census returns. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.02
Message of the President... [people employed by the government]
Title continued: "Transmitting a roll of the person having office or employment under the United States. Published by order of the Senate, February 16, 1802." William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.03
1792
Smith, William, 1797-1887
Eulogium on Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D.... by William Smith
Printed by Benjamin Franklin Bache. Eulogy on the death of Franklin. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.04
1801
Schlegel, J.F.W., fl. 1801
Neutral right... [searching neutral vessels]
Title continued: "Or, an impartial Examination of the right of search of neutral vessels under convoy and of a judgment pronounced by the English court of admiralty... in the case of the Swedish Colony." Printed at Aurora office. (Bound with...
GLC05945.05
1805
Sampson against the Philistines, or the reformation of lawsuits...
Title continued: "And justice made cheap, speedy, and brought home to every man's door...." Printed by B. Braves for William Duane. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.06
1808/07/25
Address of the State Committee of Correspondence, to the citizens of PA
Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.07
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ... [speculation]
Complete title: "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V & VI of 'The History of the United States for the year 1796 ,' in which the charge of speculation against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted...
GLC05945.08
1798 ca.
Truth will out! [defending the Aurora from Tory charges]
Title continued: "The foul charges of the Tories against the editors of the Aurora repelled by positive proof and plain truth." William Duane, publisher. First edition. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.09
1806/07
Lloyd, Thomas, fl. 1806-1807
The Trials of William S. Smith and Samuel Ogden [Miranda expedition]
Title continued: "for misdemeanors, had in the Circuit Court of the United States... in July, 1806." Regarding the Miranda expedition to South America. Printed by and for I. Riley and Co. First edition.
GLC05946
1827
Prison Discipline Society
Second annual report of the board of managers of the Prison Discipline Society Boston, June 1, 1827
Describes theories and practices of housing criminals. Includes a financial review of the Prison Discipline Society for the year including funds collected, funds appropriated, etc. Other sections are titled, "Principle Evils," in which problems at...
GLC05947
1829
House of Refuge, fl. 1860
The First annual report of the House of Refuge of Philadelphia with an appendix
Summarizes the management of the House of Refuge for the first year, a juvenile detention center. Details the accounts for the year, prints the members of the board, and has illustrations and diagrams of the building and grounds. Lists donations...
GLC05948
1788
Minot, George Richards, 1758-1802
The History of the insurrection, in Massachusetts, in the year 1776, and the rebellion consequent thereon
First edition copy published by Isaiah Thomas. Gives a historical account of Shay's Rebellion. Late 19th century binding by P. V. Sanford.
GLC05949
1797
Acts passed at the first session of the fifth Congress of the United States
Bound together with "Acts passed at the Second Session of the Fifth Congress..." and "Acts passed at the third session of the fifth Congress." Printed by William Ross.
GLC05950
1796-1797
Journal of the Senate of the United States... first session
First session of Fourth Congress. Bound together with "Journal of the Senate of the United States... second session..." Printed by John Fenno. First edition.
GLC05951
1833
Gouge, William M., fl. 1833
A Short history of paper money and banking in the United States, including an account of provincial and continental paper-money.
Title continues: "To which is prefixed an inquiry into the principles of the system, with considerations of its effects on morals and happiness. The whole intended as a plain exposition of the way in which paper money and money corporations, affect...
GLC05953
1858
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Father Henson's story of his own life.
Life of Father Josiah Henson with frontis portraits. Published by John P. Jewett & Co. in Boston and Henry P. B. Jewett in Cleveland. First edition.
GLC05957
1864
Goffres, Joseph Marie, 1808-1867
An Illustrated System of Bandaging
Selections from the French medical manual "Précis de Bandages," first published in Paris in 1858 by Goffres. This edition was created "By Order of the Surgeon-General." Published in Richmond by Ayres & Wade. Front free endpaper is inscribed "Sr Surg...
GLC05987.46
Chisolm, J. Julian, 1830-1903
A manual of military surgery, for the use of surgeons in the Confederate States Army: with explanatory plates of all useful operations
Written by Chisolm as Professor of Surgery at the Medical College of South Carolina and as a surgeon in the Confederate Army. He was considered the foremost surgeon in the Confederate states, and this book was the mostly widely used surgical manual...
GLC05987.47
1863
Warren, Edward, 1828-1893
An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital
Written by Warren as Surgeon General of North Carolina. He was formerly a Professor at University of Maryland. Published by West & Johnson at 145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. First edition copy (misspelled "Frist Edition" on the cover page)...
GLC05987.48
1861
Confederate States of America. War Dept.
Army Regulations Adopted for the Use of the Army of the Confederate States, in accordance with late acts of Congress
Signed by Confederate Cavalry officer Captain T. B. Holland, who served under General J. E. B. Stuart and General Fitzhugh Lee. Printed by West and Johnston, 145 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. Holland served in Co. F. Virginia Cavalry (Bedford...
GLC05987.49
Regulations for the Army of the Confederate States, 1863.
Signed twice by Confederate General Alfred E. Jackson at Jonesboro, Tennessee on 20 March 1863. This was signed while Jackson was serving as a brigade commander in the military department of East Tennessee. Published by J.W. Randolph at 121 Main...
GLC05987.50
1862
Correspondence Between Governor Brown and President Davis, on the Constitutionality of the Conscription Act
Describes the differing view points of Georgia Governor Joseph E. Brown and Jefferson Davis on the later's call for more troops from the state of Georgia for the Confederate Army. Printed by Atlanta Intelligencer Print. Original printed wrappers.
GLC05987.51
Correspondence Between the War Department and General Lovell, Relating to the Defences of New Orleans
Contains two reports in one bound volume. One is a printing of the correspondence pertaining to Major General Mansfield Lovell's defense of New Orleans in 1862 and the second report is the correspondence of Louisiana Governor Thomas Overton Moore...
GLC05987.52
Warder, T.B., fl. 1862
Battle of Young's Branch; or, Manassas Plain, fought July 21, 1861
Co-authored by James M. Catlett. Signed "J. R. Barlett's" on the front cover. First edition published in Richmond by Enquirer Books and Job Press. The book has been rebound in a green cloth cover. There is also another copy of this book at GLC04061...
GLC05987.53
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
General Orders from headquarters Department of the Gulf
Printed pamphlet containing the text of General Orders issued by Butler between 1 May 1862 to 9 November 1862, regarding the occupation of New Orleans. Includes Butler's infamous order establishing martial law. With orange printed wraps. Penciled...
GLC05987.54
1854
Mann, Horace, 1796-1859
Dedication of Antioch College, and Inaugural address of its president
[title continued] "Hon. Horace Mann; with other proceedings." Printed by O. S. Dean. Education reform.
GLC06027.01
1859/09/08
Hill, Thomas, 1818-1891
Integral education. An inaugural address, delivered at Antioch College...
[title continued] "... , of Yellow Springs, Greene County, Ohio." Published by Little Brown. Education reform.
GLC06027.02
1913
Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937
Our vanishing wild life its extermination and preservation, by William T. Hornaday ... with maps and illustrations
Published by the New York Zoological Society. Printed by Clark & Fritts, New York. With inscription by Hornaday to William Edward Coffin dated 17 January 1913.
GLC06028
1914
Wild life conservation in theory and practice; lectures delivered before the Forest School of Yale University, 1914, by William T. Hornaday, Sc.D. ...
Title continues, "with a chapter on Private game preserves, by Frederic C. Walcott." With an inscription by Hornaday dated 23 November 1914 to William Edward Coffin, "To my Esteemed Friend." Mentions Coffin's dedication to wild life and forest...
GLC06029
1855
Nell, William C., 1816-1874
The colored patriots of the American Revolution, with sketches of several distinguished colored persons: to which is added a brief survey of the condition and prospects of colored Americans.
Signed several times on the inside cover by Mrs. George H. Washington at an unspecified date. Signed 23 December 1978 in blue pen on the inner front cover by William D. Hoyt. Published by Robert F. Wallcut. Includes an introduction by Harriet...
GLC06176
1897
Washington, George, 1732-1799
A Catalog of the Washington collection in the Boston Athenaeum
Compiled by William Coolidge Lane. First edition, 8vo, frontis portrait, 1 other plate and 12 facsimile titlepages. "A catalogue of the books from Washington's library and assorted Washingtoniana on deposit at the Athenaeum, with an inventory of...
GLC06187
1851
Lewis, Morgan Henry, 1818-1881
League of the Ho-De-No-Sau-Nee, or Iroquois
Published by Sage and Brother Publishers. Includes an inscription from W. H. Samson in memory of Arthur Leutchford, dated December 1907. Contains Mrs. Arthur Leutchford's card with an address. Also includes an extract of a letter from George S...
GLC06202
Georgia. Convention of the People (1861 : Milledgeville, Ga. and Savannah, Ga.)
Journal of the public and secret proceedings of the Convention of the people of Georgia, ...
Title continues, " ... held in Milledgeville and Savannah in 1861. Together with the ordinances adopted." Published by order of the convention by Boughton, Nisbet & Barnes, state printers. In original bright green wrappers. Tight paper binding...
GLC06158.03
Fowler, W. H. (William Henry), 1826-1867
Guide for Claimants of Deceased Soldiers
Written by Colonel Fowler as Superintendent of Army Records and Agent to Adjust the Claims of Deceased Soldiers for the State of Alabama. Printed by George P. Evans & Co. A guide for southern families to claim the bodies and personal possessions of...
GLC06158.04
The School of the Guides, for Use of the Army of the Confederate States, with Questions
Drill and marching manual. Printed by Brawner & Putnam in Griffin, Georgia and John M. Cooper & Co. in Savannah, Georgia. Engraving and printing by H.P. Hill & Co. in Griffin, Georgia. Original green muslin wrapper with patriotic label featuring the...
GLC06158.05
Richardson, George W., 1819-1891
Speech of George W. Richardson, of Hanover, in Committee of the Whole, on the report of the Committee on federal relations, in the convention of Virginia, April 4, 1861.
Virginia secession pamphlet listing reasons why the state should leave the union. A passionate defense of the southern way of life, calling on Virginians to lend their complete support to the Confederacy. Blames the North for having imposed the...
GLC06158.06
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