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1896
Du Bois, William Edward Burghardt, 1868-1963
The Suppression of the African Slave Trade to the USA 1638-1870
8vo. Printed by Longsman, Green & Co. First edition of Du Bois's first book. Howes D522.
GLC06983
1807/11/13
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Address of the yearly meeting of Friends, to Thomas Jefferson and his reply
Covers topics of international peace, condition of Indians, and the slave trade. Only printing. Printed by Samuel Wood. Dated 13 November. American Imprints 12626.
GLC06984
1908
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
Stuart's Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign [inscribed to grandson]
First edition. Signed as "The Author" to his grandson. The book also has corrections (which appear to be in Mosby's hand): pp. 1, 14, 29, 75 (Gettysburg), 91, 107, 132 and 187. Four corrections emend grammar, three correct officer's names or ranks...
GLC06985
1817 [i.e., 1818]
Tracy, Destutt, fl. 1817
A Treatise on Political Economy [edited by Jefferson]
First American edition of this important economic work. Translation of French work. Ownership signature of Archibald Austin, a Virginia lawyer who was retained sometimes by Jefferson. The translation from the original French was gone over and...
GLC06987
1832
Say, Jean-Baptiste, fl. 1832
A Treatise on Political Economy [edited and signed by Clement C. Biddle]
Fuller title: "A Treatise on Political Economy; or the Production, Distribution and Consumption of Wealth. Translated from the Fourth edition of the French by C. R. Prinsep, with notes by the Translator...containing a Translation of the Introduction...
GLC06988
1800
Watkins, Robert, fl. 1800
Digest of the Laws of...Georgia...to 1798
First edition. Written with George Watkins.
GLC06989
1812
A Manual of Parliamentary Practice [with rules of Senate and House]
For use in U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, signed by John Floyd of Virginia. Second edition. One of Jefferson's scarcer works, published shortly after he took office as president. The Virginia polymath sets forth rules of order and...
GLC06990
1808/08/08
Cooper, William, 1720-1809
Notification. The Freeholders... [calling town meeting on Embargo Act]
A notice calling a Boston town meeting to prepare a petition for ending the Embargo Act towards Spain and Portugal.
GLC06991.01
1808/08/10
Circular: Petition to the President, with printed letter to Petersham selectmen
Resolutions passed at a Boston town meeting to create a petition to end the Embargo, signed by 7 selectmen of Boston, including Charles Bullfinch, William Porter and Ebenezer Oliver. With an attached (conjugate) printed letter, to the Selectmen of...
GLC06991.02
1808 ca.
An address to the Republican friends of the National Administration...
Continues: "In the county of Berkshire..." Contains pro-embargo, pro-Jefferson sentiments.
GLC06991.03
Whereas the town of Boston [Pro-embargo protest with blanks for town names]
Resolutions.
GLC06991.04
1805
Alexander, Ann Tuke, 1767-1849
An address to the inhabitants of South Carolina [anti-slavery]
In original blue wrappers. Anti-Slavery pamphlet. Printed by Kimber, Conrad & Co.
GLC06992
1849
Moore, H. Judge, fl. 1849
Scott's campaign in Mexico, from the rendezvous... to the taking of the city
First edition.
GLC06993
1827
Turnbull, Robert J., fl. 1827
The Crisis: or essays on the usurpations of the Federal government. By Brutus
Inscribed by "The author" to Stephen Elliot on cover wrapper and signed again at the bottom of the dedication page. First edition. Turnbull became the leader of the nullification movement in the South and, after his untimely death in 1833, was...
GLC06994
1796
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
A Treatise on the Improvement of Canal Navigation
First edition. Quarto. With 17 engraved plates (some folding). Printed by I. and J. Taylor. Fulton's first important work. Fulton used this book to gain public recognition and indisputable credentials as an engineer. His plans and improvements for...
GLC06995
182[6]
Blank printed bill of sale for slaves from Jefferson's estate, for T.J. Randolph
Apparently an unused bill of sale for the disposal of Jefferson's slaves by Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Jefferson's grandson and executor of his will. "Know all men by these presents, that I, Thomas J. Randolph, Executor of Thomas Jefferson... have...
GLC06996
1812-1815 ca.
Winchester, James, 1725-1826
War of 1812: Correspondence and documents on war, POWs in Canada, New Orleans [Decimalized .01- .80]
General Winchester's correspondence includes letters received as the highest ranking American prisoner in Canada. Later his correspondence includes documents relating to the British attack on New Orleans in 1815. Highlights include a manuscript map...
GLC06997
[1840 ca.]
Collateral: twentieth century books on James Winchester
Books on Winchester: 1) Winchester's letters (1817), 2) Descendants of William Winchester, 60 pp. (paperback), 3) Order book from War of 1812, 10 August 1812-3 Sept 1812.
GLC06997.081
25 April 1863
White, Jonathon C., fl. 1862-1863
The Weekly junior register. [Vol. 2, no. 16 (April 25, 1863)]
General orders. Discusses Union occupation and promotes patriotism. Green rosebud pattern.
GLC06998
1864-1865 bulk
Andersonville Prison photographs and documents [decimalized]
Collection of 41 items primarily concerning Andersonville Prison, although other Southern prisons, such as Castle Thunder and Libby Prison (both located in Richmond, Va.), are also briefly documented here. Andersonville Prison, located in...
GLC06999
1864 August 17
Riddle, A.J., fl. 1864-1883
Birds' Eye View of North End of Andersonville Prison, Ga.
Title and caption on verso. "Photographed from the stockade in summer of 1864. Ragged and naked Prisoners scattered around, digging roots, &c. Sink or trough in the centre, and besie it the branch dividing the prison and crossed by the "Dead Line" on...
GLC06999.01
1873/03/27
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Authority to affix seal to warrant for pardon of Benjamin J. Harrison
(Not the president)
GLC06801
1953/01/15
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Press release of last Presidential Address
Signed on page 2. Printed front and back. Discusses events of his presidency including the death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the end of WWII and Korea. "I suppose that history will remember my term...as the years when the "Cold War" began to...
GLC06802
1856/10/25
Miller, Daniel L., fl. 1856
One Hundred Dollars Reward. Shall extension of slavery be prohibited? [election]
A comparison of Democratic Buchanan/Breckinridge platform to Republican Fremont/Dayton platform with historical background. Prints quotations from Jefferson, Washington, Madison, Polk, and the Constitution. For anyone who can disprove the statements...
GLC06814
1870/06/16
Fish, Hamilton, 1808-1893
Passport of George Rice indicating complexion as "Dark"
Signed (?) by Hamilton Fish
GLC06817.02
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