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CATALOGUE 
 
 Abeille, Johann C. Ludwig. Distinguished German 
 composer of operas, piano music, etc. A. L. S. 4to. Stutt- 
 gart, Nov. 26, 1805. 
 
 Abert, Johann Josef. Bohemian composer of operas, 
 symphonies, vocal music, etc. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 10, 1863. 
 
 Adams, John. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen- 
 dence. President of the United States. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Montezillo, Jan. 14, 18 17. Highly interesting letter. 
 
 " Montezillo in the Spanish language signifies 'A little Hill.' 
 * * * Neither Montezillo nor Montecello deserve many of your 
 thoughts; but the Italian Republics, like the Grecian, deserve 
 your serious attention. There is not a City of Italy that has not 
 its Historian. All in the same strain : eternal squabbles between 
 Democrats and Aristocrats, for want of a mediatorial ballance be- 
 tween them. ***** We are so much disposed to such disputes, 
 quarrels and civil commotions that I wonder our Orthodox Fed- 
 eralists have not accused Jefferson of idolatry in reviving the wor- 
 ship of The Host of Heaven on the ' High Places ' of his lofty 
 mountain. Nothing but ignorance and want of wit has prevented 
 them. Montezillo, the little hill, cannot be charged with the 
 Worship of the Sun ; for it is the very contrast, the very antithe- 
 sis, of Montecello, the lofty mountain — Vive la Bagatelle ! If I 
 should live 30 or 40 years longer, become as oppulent as Pliny the 
 younger, and can acquire a style mille dulcior like his, I will write 
 you a description of my villa and Montezillo. ***** Editors 
 and scribblers intermeddle very impertinently in arranging a Cabinet 
 for the President. Mr. Monroe I hope will follow his own judgment, 
 without regard to their tittle tattle," etc., etc. 
 
 Adams, the Cabinet of President John. A. L. S. 4to 
 or folio of Charles Lee, Timothy Pickering, Benj. Stod- 
 dert and Oliver Wolcott. L. S. 4to of Samuel Dexter 
 and James McHenry. 6 pieces. 
 
 Adams, John Quincy. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to, 2 pages. Quincy, Aug. 22, 1828. Very fine letter, 
 written during his Presidency . 
 
 " I thank you for the classical Essay of your son, which had 
 sdready attracted my attention before I knew who was the author. 
 
His quotation from Cicero's Offices is certainly very apposite to 
 his argument. Rome was essentially a military and conquering 
 Republic. The military character and military renown were there- 
 fore in the highest estimation from the foundation of the City until 
 the age of Cicero. She had before him hosts of Heroes, few States- 
 men, and no Philosophers. But the superiority of the Statesman over 
 Warrior was never more signally manifested than in his person, when 
 compared with Julius Caesar. This is no doubt a controverted point, 
 and I remember it was said a year or two since that the Emperor of 
 Austria himself told the students at some University in his dominions 
 that learning was of no use in affairs of Government and that he con- 
 sidered learned men as good for little or nothing. We have, you 
 know, authorities to the same point nearer home. Your son will be 
 taught in a better school," etc., etc. 
 
 6 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, Sept. 20, 1827. 
 Fine letter, written during his Presidency. 
 
 "Mr. Canning's decease has buried in my bosom all the feelings 
 of resentment which his conduct towards us had kindled. I hope that 
 wiser and better men will take his place. But if not, we must contend 
 with them, as we have done with him, and ' trust the Ruler with his 
 skies.'" 
 
 7 Adams, the Cabinet of Pres. John Quincy. A. L. S. 
 4to or 8vo of James Barbour, Henry Clay, John McLean, 
 Richard Rush, Sam. L. Southard and Wm. Wirt. 6 pieces. 
 
 8 Adet, Pierre Augusta. French diplomatist and chemist. 
 Minister to the U. S., 179S-97. L. S. folio, 2 pages. 
 Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1796. Very fine official letter to the 
 Governor of Pa. 
 
 9 Agassiz, Jean Louis Rodolphe. The great naturalist. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Paris, April 23, 1846. Fine and interesting 
 letter to Prof. Silliman. 
 
 10 Ainsworth, William Harrison. Noted English novelist 
 A. L. S. 8vo, 4 pages. London, Sept. 21, 1844. Fine 
 
 literary letter. 
 
 "I do not precisely know the number of reprints which my 
 books have undergone in the United States, but I have been told 
 on good authority that 'Jack Sheppard ' had an immense sale and 
 was published in every possible form. * * * * Sir John Cliverton was 
 published in 1826. It had some success, and was fortunate enough to 
 attract Sir Walter Scott's attention ; but I doubt whether I shall include 
 it in any collected edition of my works. It is a boyish affair," etc., etc 
 
1 1 Aitken, Robert. Printed the first English Bible published 
 in America. Imprisoned in 1777 for his attachment to the 
 cause of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. May 30, 1798. 
 Fine letter on the subject of the publication of a book dur- 
 ing the prevalence of the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia. 
 
 "I wait here with extreme anxiety the event of the present 
 affliction." 
 
 12 Alary, Jales Eugene Abraham. Noted French com- 
 poser of operas, songs, dance music, etc. A. L. S. 8\'o. 
 Feb. 17, 1853. Very fine. 
 
 13 Albany, N. Y. A. L. S. foHo, Albany, Nov. 7, 1772, of 
 Robert Yates, member of the Federal Convention and Chief 
 Justice of New York, to Governor Tryon, asking him to 
 expedite the holding of a Court for the trial of a number of 
 counterfeiters. This letter is also signed by Abraham C. 
 Cuyler, the Mayor, and by the Recorder and all the Alder- 
 men of Albany. 
 
 14 Alsop, John. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 19, 1762. Fine and rare. 
 
 15 Amari, Michele. Itahan historian. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 Pisa, April 29, 1886. 
 
 16 Amherst, Jeffery, Lord. Noted British general in the 
 French and Indian war. Colonial Governor of Va. A. L. 
 S. folio, 4 pages. New York, March 5, 1759. Fine mili- 
 tary Utter, to Lt.-CoL. Bradstreet. 
 
 " I would be prepared for everything that the situation of the 
 Enemy and the number of His Majesty's troops which are to act this 
 Campaign may put in my power to attempt. I have named the roth 
 of April to press things forward as much as I can and I would begin to 
 act from the first moment that the season will permit. At the same 
 time I am to tell you in confidence that the time prescribed to me from 
 England is the first of May ; and as that will give you time for build- 
 ing Battoes at Albany for any service that may be hereafter thought 
 proper to execute by the Lake Ontario, I shall be very glad that you 
 will be prepared for it," etc., etc. 
 
 17 Anderson, Richard C. Noted Colonel in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. Led the advance of the Americans at the 
 battle of Trenton, and was distinguished at Brandywine and 
 Germantown. After the war he removed to Kentucky and 
 became a pioneer and Indian fighter. A. L. S. folio. Louis- 
 ville, Aug. 25, 1786. Fine and rare. 
 
1 8 Angell, Israel. Colonel of the Second R. I. regiment in 
 the Revolutionary war. Distinguished in the action at 
 Springfield, N. J., in 1780. D. S. double folio. April 29, 
 1780. Return of officers and rank and file of the 
 Second R. I. Regiment. 
 
 19 Aretin, Johann Christoph, Baron von. German his- 
 torian and voluminous author. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Munich, Dec. 12, 1806. 
 
 20 Armstrong, John. Colonel in the French and Indian 
 war. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. M. O. C. 
 A. D. S. 4to. Return of Accoutrements and Ammunition 
 for the Pennsylvania troops, now in store at Carlisle, June 
 30, 1764. 
 
 21 The Same. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Carlisle, Feb. 26, 
 1768. To Governor Penn. Explaining certain letters that 
 he had written in relation to the action of the people who 
 rescued and liberated Stump and Ironcutter, charged with 
 the murder of some Indians. Very fine. 
 
 22 Arthur, the Cabinet of Pres. Chester A. A. L. S. 4to 
 or 8vo of Benj. H. Brewster, Chas. J. Folger, Timothy O. 
 Plowe and William Windom. L. S. 8vo of Fred. T. Fre- 
 linghuysen. 5 pieces. 
 
 23 Astor, John Jacob. The founder of the Astor family in 
 the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. New York, April 25, 18 12. 
 
 24 Atkinson, Henry. Brig.-Gen. in the war of 18 12. A. 
 L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Louisville, Jan. 2, 1823. Interesting 
 letter relative to the Presidential nomination. 
 
 25 Atlee, Samuel J. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 M. O. C. A. L. S. folio. Sept. 6, 1780. Very fine. 
 
 26 Augustus II, King of Poland. L. S. folio, 2 pages. 
 Nov. 15, 1707. Letter of congratulation on the birth of a 
 Prince. 
 
 2"] Balcar res, Alexander Lindsay, Earl of. British general. 
 Distinguished in the Revolutionary war. Commanded the 
 light infantry at Ticonderoga, and the advanced corps of the 
 army at Saratoga. D. S. 4to, 2 pages. June 14, 1804. 
 
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 28 Balfe, Michael William. Eminent English operatic 
 composer. A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages. London, Feb. 18, 1839. 
 Interesting letter relative to the successful production of 
 Barnett's opera " FarinelH." 
 
 29 Bancroft, George. Eminent historian. A. L. S. 4to, 
 2 pages. Boston, Feb. 19, 1844. Very fine. 
 
 30 Barnwell, Robert. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress from S. C. A. D. S. 4to. April 6, 1796. Very rare. 
 
 3t Bartlett, Josiah. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. D. S. folio. Jan. 1778. Statement of "his 
 account and that of Nathaniel Peabody with the State of 
 New Hampshire. Fine specimen. 
 
 32 Batiste, Antoine Edouard. Distinguished French or- 
 ganist and composer. A. L. S. 8vo. Nov. 19, 1861. 
 
 33 Beauvau, Charles Juste, Prince de. Noted French 
 Marshal. L. S. 4to. Montpellier, Dec. 16, 1768. 
 
 34 Becker, Constantin Julius. German composer of operas, 
 songs, etc. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 24, 1846. 
 
 35 Beckwith, Sir George. English general. As Major he 
 served throughout the Revolutionary war. A. D. S. folio, 
 2 pages. Head Quarters Bermuda, June 8, 1801. 
 
 36 Bee, Thomas. M. O. C. from South Carolina. A. L. 
 S. small 4to. Charleston, Oct. i, 1794. 
 
 37 Belle-Isle, Charles Louis Auguste Foucquet, Due de. 
 
 Distinguished French general and diplomatist. Marshal of 
 France. D. S. foHo. April 13, 1734. Military. 
 
 38 Belot, Adolphe. Noted French novelist. Writer of 
 detective stories A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. 
 
 39 Benton, Thos. S. U. S. Senator from Missouri. Dis- 
 tinguished orator. A. L. S. folio. St. Louis, Aug. 14, 1832. 
 
 "Our elections have terminated well — the largest Jackson majority 
 returned to the legislature that we have ever had — the Gov. and Lt- 
 Gov., real Jackson veto men, confidently believed to be elected." 
 
 40 Bernoulli, Jean. Eminent Swiss mathematician. Dis- 
 covered the exponential calculus. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. 
 Bale, July 30, 1730. Interesting Scientific letter. Rare. 
 
41 Bierstadt, Albert. Distinguished landscape-painter. A. 
 L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. New York, Feb. lo, 1862. 
 
 42 Bingham, William. M. O. C. U. S. Senator from Pa. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages. Jan. 27, 1779. Interesting letter 
 to the Secret Committee of Congress. 
 
 43 Bloomfield, Joseph. Lieut.-Col. in the Revolutionary 
 war. Brig.-Gen. in the war of 1812. Gov. of N. J. A. L. 
 S. 4to, 2 pages. Trenton, Nov. 12, 1804. Fine letter to 
 Jonathan Dayton, on political affairs. 
 
 44 Blount, Thomas. Major of a battalion of N. C. troops 
 in the Revolutionary war. Distinguished himself at the 
 battle of Eutaw Springs. A. L. S. 4to. April lO, 1795. 
 Relative to lands in North Carolina. 
 
 45 Blount, \Villiam. Signer of the Constitution of the 
 U. S. M. O. C. from North Carolina. A. L. S. foHo. 
 Aug. 17, 1790. Fine letter to Gov. Telfair. 
 
 46 Blumenbach, Johann Friedrich. The great German 
 comparative anatomist and physiologist. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Gottingen, Jan. 10, 1836. Fine letter, written in English, 
 in his 84th year, sending the diploma of the Royal Society 
 of Gottingen to an American Scientist. 
 
 47 Bonnat, Joseph Florentin Lfeon. Eminent French 
 painter. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Very fine. 
 
 48 Boudinot, Ellas. President of the Continental Con- 
 gress. A. L. S. 4to. Burlington, Jan. 22, 182 1. On 
 business affairs. 
 
 49 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Burlington, Dec. 16. 1813. 
 TO REV. ASHBEL GREEN, PRESIDENT OF 
 PRINCETON COLLEGE, RELATIVE TO TROUBLES 
 WITH THE STUDENTS. 
 
 "The person who told me the facts informed me that it was repre- 
 sented to him as likely to make some noise iu College, and that the 
 students were to meet together in a few days to draw up a joint me- 
 morial to you on. the subject. This I thought had better be prevented 
 if possible, rather than remedied after presentation. I know all meet- 
 ings are dangerous, and often end in measures not thought of in the 
 beginning. * * * * The particular complaint specified to my inform- 
 ant, besides the general terms, was the breakfast being of coffee made 
 either of beans or rye, and sweetened in part with molasses to prevent 
 
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 any great use of sugar at the table, by which several students were 
 made very sick. I am well aware that the Commons at College have 
 been carried too far, on the principle of giving entire satisfaction, by 
 which the Refectory was so often brought in debt. If the provision is 
 plain, good, well dressed and neat and clean, delicacies ought to be 
 avoided. * * * I am also convinced that the state of our Country in- 
 volves not only such Public Institutions but every family in very con- 
 siderable difficulties," etc. 
 
 50 Boughton, George H. Distinguished painter. A. L. 
 S. 8vo. London, June 27, 1897. 
 
 51 Bowen, Ephraim. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 One of the party that destroyed the British ship " Gaspee." 
 A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Providence, Nov. 30, 1801. To 
 Hon. Henry Dearborn. 
 
 52 Brearley, David. Signer of the Constitution of the U. 
 S. M. O. C. Lt.-Col. in the Revolutionary war. A. L. 
 S. folio. Trenton, Sept. 29, 1781. To Hon. Thomas 
 McKean, relative to a man who " was lately committed to 
 the Gaol of this town for having, in the year 1777, joined 
 the armies of the King of Great Britain." Fine and rare. 
 
 53 Bright, John. Eminent English orator and Radical 
 statesman. The friend of the United States during the Civil 
 war. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. April 6, 1859. 
 
 54 Brodhead, Daniel. Brevet Brig. -Gen. in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. Commanded an expedition against the Musk- 
 ingum Indians in 1778. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 9, 1796. 
 
 55 Brooks, John. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. At 
 Saratoga he stormed and carried the German intrenchments 
 at the head of his regiment. Adj. -Gen. at the battle of 
 Monmouth. Governor of Mass. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Medford, July 6, 1817. Interesting letter to Gen. Mattoon. 
 
 56 Broom, Jacob. Signer of the Constitution of the U. S. 
 Delegate to the Annapolis Convention. A. L. S. 4to, 2 
 pages. Wilmington, May 11, 1807. Fine letter to his son. 
 
 57 Brown, George L. Excellent landscape-painter. A. 
 L. S. 8vo. New York, Oct. 8, 1862. Relative to his 
 paintings. 
 
 58 Brown, Henry Kirke. Distinguished sculptor. A. L. 
 S. 4to, 2 pages. Albany, Nov. 17, 1840. 
 
59 Brown, Thomas. Scottish mataphysician and poet 
 Professor at the Univ. of Edinburgh. D. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 April 20, 1813. Very rare. 
 
 60 Buchanan, James. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to. Washington, Nov. 18, 1848. Fine letter to Hon. 
 William L. Marcy. 
 
 61 Buchanan, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to 
 of Lewis Cass, John A. Dix and Isaac Toucey. L. S. 4to 
 of Jeremiah S. Black, Howell Cobb, Joseph Holt, Horatio 
 King, and Jacob Thompson. 8 pieces. 
 
 62 Buckner, Simon Bolivar. Confederate Lieutenant- 
 General. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 20, 1848. 
 
 63 Biilau, Friedrich. German historian and political econ- 
 omist. A. L. S. 8vo. June 22, 1835. 
 
 64 Burgas, Tristam. Noted jurist, M. C, and orator. A. 
 L. S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 19, 1825. To Hon. James 
 Barbour. 
 
 65 Burke, Thomas. Member of the Continental Congress 
 from North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Phila. Jan. 
 30, 1 78 1. To William Bingham. Fine and interesting 
 
 LETTER, EXPRESSING A VERY HIGH OPINION OF BiNGHAM'S 
 PECULIAR FITNESS FOR THE OFFICE OF MINISTER OF FOREIGN 
 AFFAIRS, AND SAYING THAT HE WILL USE HIS BEST EN- 
 DEAVOURS TO IMPRESS ON OTHER GENTLEMEN SENTIMENTS 
 SIMILAR TO HIS OWN. 
 
 66 Burr, Aaron. Vice-President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to. [Signed with initials.] March 15, 1799. 
 
 6j Butler, Pierce. Signer of the Constitution of the U. S. 
 M. O. C. from S. C. A. L. S. 4to. 2 pages. Charleston, 
 Jan. 18, 1784. 
 
 " I am much obliged by the early information you gave me of the 
 war in Europe. I sincerely lament the miseries that it must bring oh 
 the inhabitants of the Belligerent Powers. It is much to be regretted 
 that the ambition of modern Kings is only to be gratified by a wanton 
 effusion of human blood. * * * * Thank God it is not in the power of 
 any one man to involve us in the horrors of war. America by being 
 a spectator will benefit much by the war, and no part of it perhaps 
 more than this country. Rice is a good substitute for bread," etc. 
 
GEN. RICHARD BUTLER'S VALLEY FORGE LETTER 
 ON THE DISTRESSED CONDITION OF THE PENN- 
 SYLVANIA TROOPS. 
 
 68 Butler, Richard. Highly distinguished Brevet Brig. 
 Gen. in the Revolutionary war. Maj.-Gen., and killed, in 
 St. Clair's expedition against the Indians in 1791. A. L. S. 
 folio. Camp at Valley Forge, Feb. 12, 1778. To Governor 
 Wharton. 
 
 " In obedience to His Excellency General Washington's orders I 
 send Capt. Grant and Lieut. Brown of my regiment to wait on your 
 Excellency for your instructions to superintend the Recruiting ser- 
 vices. * * * * I now beg leave to mention to your Excellency and the 
 members of the Honorable Supreme Executive Council of the State 
 the disagreeable and in fact distressed state of the regiment I have 
 the honor to command. They are totally naked for body cloathing and 
 not a blanket to seven men. I have been obliged to retain the tents 
 as substitutes for blankets, to keep them from the inclemency of the 
 season at night. This is a true though disagreeable state of their situ- 
 ation ; and yet I have to say to their honor there is fewer desertions 
 than any regiment I know. ***** i would not be so prolix in this 
 my first address to your Excellency but that there is no general ofiBcer 
 of the State to state our necessity, which I don't confine to my own 
 Regiment, as there is three others of the State in the same condition, 
 or as near as can be supposed, viz. the 3rd, 6th, 12th. It causes some 
 little uneasiness to see General Wayne's division so much better pro- 
 vided for than these of Major Geu. Lord Stirlings, who belong to the 
 same State ; but your Excellency may depend that every idea of par- 
 tiality shall be suppressed to the utmost of my power and influ- 
 ence," etc., etc. 
 
 69 Campanini, Italo. Celebrated operatic tenor vocalist. 
 A. L. S. 8vo. Boston, Feb. 9, 1874. 
 
 70 Carmichael, Wm. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. Diplomatist. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Madrid, 
 June 24, 178 [. 
 
 " The object of Mr. Jay's journey was not mentioned publicly 
 here. I thought you would have guessed it by the hints he might have 
 given you in his letters. He was named by Congress one of the Com- 
 missioners to treat of Peace and repaired to Paris in consequence of 
 some overtures made by England. I can write you nothing further at 
 present on this subject. * * * * 25th. The letters received from 
 France to-da}' talk much of Peace. I can say nothing positive on this 
 subject, but were I in your case I would regulate my conduct in such 
 manner as not to suffer in the commercial way should it take place 
 soon" etc. 
 
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 71 Carrington, Edward. M. O. C. Colonel in the Revo- 
 lutionary war. Commanded the artillery and was distin- 
 guished at the battle of Hobkirk's Hill and at Yorktown. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Oct. 14, 1793. 
 
 72 Carter, John. Colonel of North Carolina troops in the 
 Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 25, 1777. To 
 Brig. -Gen. Rutherford. 
 
 73 Casa Yrujo, Carlos Martinez, Marquis de. Spanish 
 minister to the U. S. during the Presidency of Washington 
 and John Adams. Married the beautiful Sallie McKean. 
 D. S. folio. Washington, Feb. 28, 1803. Fine official 
 document. 
 
 74 Caswell, Richard. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress from North Carolina. Member of the Federal Con- 
 vention. Governor of N. C. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 12, 1787. 
 To the Governor of New Hampshire; SENDING HIM 
 AN ACT OF THE LEGISLATURE OF NORTH 
 CAROLINA FOR APPOINTING DEPUTIES TO A 
 CONVENTION PROPOSED TO BE HELD IN THE 
 CITY OF PHILADELPHIA IN MAY NEXT FOR 
 THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THE FEDERAL 
 CONSTITUTION. 
 
 75 Chase, Salmon P. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 
 of the U. S. Secretary of the treasury. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 Washington, Feb. 9, 1866. Very fine. 
 
 j6 Cheney, John. Distinguished American engraver. A. 
 L. S. 4to. Boston, Nov. 20. 
 
 ■/^ Choate, Rufus. Eminent lawyer and orator. U. S. 
 Senator. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, Aug. 26, 1844. 
 
 78 Clarkson, Matthew. M. O. C. from Pa. Mayor of 
 Phila. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. 2, 1799. Rare. 
 
 79 Clay, Henry. Eminent orator. U. S. Senator. Un- 
 successful nominee for the Presidency. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Washington, Feb. 29, 1820. 
 
 80 Clinton, DeWitt. Governor of New York. U. S. 
 Senator. Candidate for the Presidency. A. L. S. 4to. 
 New York, Oct. 3, 18 12. 
 
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 8i Clinton, George. Brig. -Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 M. O. C. Vice-Pres. of the U. S. A. D. S. 4to. July 7, 
 1802. Fine. 
 
 82 Clinton, Sir Henry. Commander-in-chief of the British 
 forces in the Revolutionary war. Son of George Clinton, 
 Colonial Gov. of N. Y. A. L. S. 4to. Fort George, June 
 13, 1747. CURIOUS LETTER WRITTEN IN HIS 
 BOYFiOOD TO JOHN LAWRENCE, ONE OF HIS 
 YOUNG FRIENDS. 
 
 83 Clinton, James. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Camp at Ticonderoga, Sept. 20, 1775. Mili- 
 tary letter to Gen. Schuyler. 
 
 84 Clymer, George. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. Pliila. Feb. 9, 1793. To Gen. 
 Hand. 
 
 85 The Same. 2 D. S. small 4to, each signed twice. 
 Aug. 3 and Aug. 6, 1S02. 2 pieces. 
 
 86 Cobb, David. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. Aide- 
 de-Camp to Gen. Washington. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. 
 Castine, July 25, 1806. A very interesting letter on 
 
 THE SUBJECT OF THE SURVEY AiND SETTLEiMENT OF ONE 
 MILLION ACRES OF LAND IN MaINE, BELONGING TO THE 
 ESTATE OF WiLLIAM BiNGHAM. 
 
 Sy Coffee, John. Brig.-Gen. in the war of 1812. Distin- 
 guished in Gen. Jackson's campaigns. A. D. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Camp, Sept. 25, 1813. Regimental orders issued pursuant 
 to orders i-eceived from Maj.-Gen. Jackson. 
 
 88 Conring, Hermann. Learned German historian and 
 writer on law. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Nov. 21, 1663. 
 
 89 Cooke, John Esten. Distinguished Southern novelist 
 and poet. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Richmond, June 9, 1 855. 
 Literary. 
 
 90 Croghan, William. Distinguished Revolutionary officer. 
 Major of the 8th Va. regiment. A. L. S. oblong 8vo. 
 Louisville, Kentucky, March 25, 1797. 
 
 91 Cropsey, Jasper F. Distinguished landscape painter. 
 A. L. S. 8vo. Hastings-upon-Hudson, Jan. 31, 1891. 
 
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 92 Gushing, William. Judge of the Supreme Court of the 
 U.S. A. L. S. 4to. Scituate, Aug. 13, 1799. Very rare. 
 
 93 Custine, Astolphe, Marquis de. Noted French trav- 
 eller and author. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 94 Daendels, Hermann Willem. Able Dutch general. 
 Commanded a division in Russia in 1 81 2. Governor-Gen- 
 eral of the Dutch colonies in the East Indies. L. S. 4to, 
 3 pages. March 7, 18 10. Rare. 
 
 95 Dallas, George M. Vice-Pres. of the U. S. Minister 
 to England. A. L. S. 4to. March 8, 1834. 
 
 96 Davis, Jefferson. President of the Southern Confederacy. 
 A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Jan. 22, 1857. 
 
 97 Dayton, Jonathan. M. O. C. Member of the Federal 
 Convention. Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
 A. L. S. folio. Feb. 9, 1783. Fine letter to Gen. Elias 
 Dayton. 
 
 98 De Luc, Jean Andr6. Eminent natural philosopher. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. June 3, 1788. Interesting scientific 
 letter. Rare. 
 
 99 Dembinski, Henry. Noted Polish general. Fought 
 for Poli:jh and Hungarian independence. A. L. S. 8vo, 
 2 pages. May 19, 1852. 
 
 100 Dickinson, Philemon. M.O. C. U. S. Senator. Maj.- 
 Gen. of N. J. troops in the Revolutionary war. Defeated 
 the British near Somerset Court House, N. J., and was dis- 
 tinguished for bravery at the battle of Monmouth. A. L. S. 
 4to. Hermitage, July 29, 1797. 
 
 10 1 Diebitsch-Sabalkanski, Hans Karl Friedrich Anton. 
 Russian Count and eminent field-marshal. Distinguished 
 in the Napoleonic wars. L. S. 4to. Dec. 30, 1822. Very 
 rare. 
 
 102 Drouineau, Gustave. French novelist and dramatist. 
 Died young. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 103 Duckworth, Sir John Thomas. British admiral. Served 
 in the American Revolutionary war. A. L. S. folio. Nov. 
 4, 1 80 1. 
 
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 104 Dumas, Alexandre, p6re. Celebrated French novelist. 
 A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 105 Duportail, the Chevalier Louis Lebegue. French 
 Maj.-Gen. in the American Revolutionary war. A. D. S. 
 8vo. Swedesford, Sept. 10, 1795. Cheque on the Bank of 
 the U. S., drawn while he was Hving in the U. S. as a place 
 of refuge from the French revolutionists. 
 
 106 Dwight, Timothy. Eminent divine. President of Yale 
 College. One of the best of the early American poets. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages. New Haven, Jan. 9, 18 10. Interest- 
 ing and very fine. 
 
 107 Eichhorn, Karl Friedrich. Eminent Prussian historian 
 and jurisconsult. L. S. 4to. Berlin, Nov. 18, 1843. 
 
 108 Elwart, Antoine. Distinguished French composer of 
 operas, symphonies, etc. A. L. S. 8vo. March 14, 1847. 
 
 109 Eustis, William. Secretary of war. Governor of 
 Mass. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. 3, 18 12. 
 
 " In case General Harrison should find his force sufficient and not 
 require the Pennsylvania militia, would they be pleased to receive a 
 direction for Niagara? Find out and let me know," etc. 
 
 1 10 Fairfield, Sumner Lincoln. Poet. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Washington, Feb. 8. Fine letter to his mother. 
 
 111 Fargeon, Benjamin L. Popular English novelist. A. 
 L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Edinburgh, Aug. 31, 1876. To his 
 publishers, in relation to one of his novels. 
 
 112 Faure, Jean Baptiste. French barytone vocalist and 
 composer of beautiful songs. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Very 
 fine. 
 
 113 Febiger, Christian. Brevet Brig.-Gen., and highly dis- 
 tinguished, in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 April 20, 1 79 1. 
 
 114 Few, William. Signer of the Constitution of the U. S. 
 M. O. C. U. S. Senator from Ga. D. S. 4to. May 7, 1807. 
 
 1 1 5 Fillmore, Millard. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 8vo, 2 pages. Washington, July 20, 185 1. Fine letter 
 
 WRITTEN DURING HIS PRESIDENCY. 
 
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 Ii6 Fillmore, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to or 
 
 8vo of Chas. M. Conrad, Thos. Corwin, Edw. Everett, N. 
 K. Hall, Sam. D. Hubbard, John P. Kennedy, and Alex. H. 
 H. Stuart. L. S. 4to of William A. Graham. 8 pieces. 
 
 117 Fitzgerald, John. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Washington. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Alexandria, June 15, 1798. Fine and rare. 
 
 118 Fitz Simons, Thomas. Signer of the Constitution of 
 the U. S. M. O. C. Delegate to the Annapolis Conven- 
 tion. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. May 16, 1800. 
 
 119 Flemming, Jakob Heinrich. Able German field-mar- 
 shal. Fought against Charles XII. of Sweden, and defeated 
 the revolted Poles in 171 5. D. S. folio, 2 pages. June 7, 
 1720. Fine document, containing a splendid impression of 
 his seal. 
 
 120 Forman, David. Brig. -Gen. in the Revolutionary war- 
 Commanded the New Jersey State troops at the battle of 
 Germantown. A. L. S. folio. Freehold, Aug. i, 1786. 
 
 Very rare. 
 
 121 Forrest, Uriah. Distinguished colonel in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. Wounded at the battle of Germantown and 
 lost a leg at Brandywine. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Phila., 
 Feb. 7, 1794. 
 
 122 Franklin, Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. D. S. 4to. May 10, 1786. Signed as Presi- 
 dent of the Council of Pa. Very fine. 
 
 123 The Same. D. S. 4to. May 9, 1786. Signed as 
 President of the Council of Pa. Very fine. 
 
 124 The Same. A. D. S. (in part), folio. Oct. 30, 1786. 
 Three lines written and signed by him, as President of the 
 Council, on the Petition of Isaac Kibbe. Twice signed by 
 him. Very fine. 
 
 125 Fraser, Charles. Excellent Southern miniature and 
 landscape painter. A. D. S. foho. Fine and rare. 
 
 126 Frelinghuysen, Frederick. Distinguished Colonel in 
 the Revolutionary war. Served at Trenton and Monmouth. 
 
IS 
 
 M. O. C. from N. J. A. L. S. 4to. Phila., Jan. 20, 1794. 
 Very rare. 
 
 "This day at 12 o'clock the President announced to Congress that 
 the French Government have unequivocally disapproved of Genet's 
 conduct and have assured him that his recall shall be expedited with- 
 out delay. This news has removed a great stone from my heart. I 
 believe now all will be well as to America. The Ostend and Duke of 
 York news is all gone to the Devil. It is premature and fabricated, 
 but still I believe it will be true. ***** One thing here surprises 
 me, and the same one thing disgusts me. The greatest Federalists 
 are the greatest enemies to France. The mother may forget her suck- 
 ing child, but I will never forget France nor forgive Great Britain." 
 
 127 Furness, Horace Howard. Shaksperian scholar. A. 
 L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Aug. 14, 1885. 
 
 128 Gaskell, Elizabeth C. Noted English Novelist. A. 
 L. S. 8vo. Ashbouren Hall, May 10. Rare. 
 
 128^ Gail, Jean Baptiste. Eminent French Hellenist. A. 
 L. S. 4to. Sept. 8, 1822. 
 
 129 Gardiner, William. English general. Served in America 
 throughout the Revolutionary war, and was wounded at 
 Freehold, N. J., in 1788. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Litch- 
 field, Aug. 14, 1803. Military letter, signed as Lieut.-Gen. 
 
 130 Garfield, James A. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to. Washington, Dec. 22, 1866. 
 
 131 Garfield, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 8vo of 
 Jas. G. Blaine, Wayne MacVeagh and Wm. Windom. L. 
 S. 8vo of Robert T. Lincoln. 4 pieces. 
 
 132 Gaston, William. Distinguished jurist and eloquent 
 M. C. from North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Wash- 
 ington, Dec. 21, 181 5. 
 
 " We are very dull here. Nothing to excite interest has come 
 before the House. There reigns a profound, a soporific, tranquillity, 
 which every one seems unwilling to disturb. Neither Randolph nor 
 Pinkney has come on yet. When they arrive I think we must have a 
 dash. Hanson is also absent. Grosvenor is here and seems composed 
 and resigned," etc. 
 
 133 Georgia, U. S. Senators from. A. L. S. 4to or folio 
 of Pope Barrow, Thos. W. Cobb, Wm. C. Dawson, John 
 EUiott, Chas. Harris, George Jones, and OHver H. Prince. 
 A. D. S. 4to or folio of Wm. H. Crawford and Nicholas 
 Ware. 9 pieces. 
 
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 134 Georgia, Governors of. A. L. S. 4.to, folio or 8vo of 
 Geo. R. Gilmer, George Handley, Chas. J. McDonald, 
 David B. Mitchell, Geo. M. Troup and John Wereat. L. S. 
 or D. S. 4to of John Clark and Peter Early. 8 pieces. 
 
 135 GifFord, Sanford R. Distinguished landscape-painter. 
 A. L. S. Svo. 
 
 136 Gilman, Nicholas. Signer of the Constitution of the 
 U.S. M. O. C. A. D. S. Svo. Oct. 30, 18 10. 
 
 1 37 Gist, Mordecai. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Baltimore, Jan. 7, 1779. Fine letter. 
 
 138 Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von. The most illustrious 
 name in German hterature. A. D. S. of 5 lines on a card. 
 Fine. 
 
 139 Grant, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to or 
 Svo of W. W. Belknap, Geo. S. Boutwell, Zach. Chandler, 
 Hamilton Fish, Lot M. Morrill, E. B. Washburne and Geo. 
 H. Williams. L. S. 4to of John A. J. Creswell, C. Delano, 
 Alphonso Taft and Jas. N. Tyner. 1 1 pieces. 
 
 140 Glover, John. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 D. S. Svo. Marblehead, March 7, 1787. 
 
 141 Greeley, Horace. Noted journalist, author, and oppo- 
 nent of slavery. Candidate for the Presidency. A. L. S. 
 4to. New York, Aug. iS, 1S44. About reporting the 
 proceedings at the Berkshire Jubilee. 
 
 ' ' If Miss Sedgwick says anything, let us have that ; but common- 
 place remarks by commonplace people I don't want reported. A mere 
 statement that Mr. So-and-so spoke to such purpose, closing with this 
 Toast, is abundant," etc., etc. 
 
 142 Gregor, Christian. German Moravian bishop, organist, 
 and noted hymn-writer. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. i, 1767. 
 
 143 Grimke, John F. Lieut.-Col. in the Revolutionary war. 
 Distinguished in the Southern campaigns. A. L. S. 4to, 
 2 pages. Oct. 5, 1795. 
 
 144 Griswold, Roger. Secretary of War. Governor of 
 Conn. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Lyme, Dec. 4, 1808. To 
 Hon. Sam. W. Dana. 
 
 "So far as we can judge from what you have pleased to make 
 public, the aflfairs of the Nation prosper mightily in the hands of our 
 
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 Rulers. This new mode of defending National rights by abandoning 
 them ought to be secured to the great inventor by the best patents the 
 Nation can issue, with the exclusive right of using the same by a 
 Virginia administration. ***** it is obvious that the weakness of 
 Government becomes every day better understood as the pressure of 
 the Embargo increases. It is not worth while to form many conjec- 
 tures respecting the probable eflFects, but it will not surprise me if the 
 most serious political consequences should be produced in New Eng- 
 land by an adherence to the plan which Government has adopted,' ' etc. 
 
 145 Gronsfeld, Jobst Maximilian, Graf von. Imperial 
 field- marshal, commanding the army of the League, in the 
 Thirty Years' war. L. S. folio. Dec. 29, 1647. Fine and 
 rare. 
 
 146 Habersham, Joseph. M. O. C. from Ga. Lieut.-Col. 
 in the revolutionary war. Postmaster-general in Washing- 
 ton's Cabinet. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Savannah, March 
 18, 1802. 
 
 147 Hall, David. Colonel of the Delaware regiment. Con- 
 tinental line, in the Revolutionary war. Governor of Dela- 
 ware. A. L. S. foHo. Lewes, July 30, 1777. To Caesar 
 Rodney. 
 
 " By Express this minute from the Light House we receive intel- 
 ligence that two hundred and twenty eight sail of the Enemy's ships 
 are in sight and appear standing in for our Cape. From the disposi- 
 tion of the Tories I imagine they will embrace the opportunity to 
 revenge themselves upon us in this quarter. What is best to be done 
 in your quarter I shall leave to yourself, but think if a number of men 
 were stationed at the lower part of your county to watch the motion 
 of the disaffected it may prevent their embodying. Col. Richardson 
 encamped at Mr. Clowes' yesterday, with between two and three hun- 
 dred men and expects a reinforcement in two or three days. We have 
 applied to him for a detachment of one hundred of his men, to be 
 stationed here to assist us should the Enemy attempt to land." 
 
 148 Hamilton, Alexander. Signer of the Constitution of 
 the U. S. Aide to Gen. Washington. Secretary of the 
 treasury. L. S. 4to. Treasury Department, Feb. 21, 1792. 
 Very fine. 
 
 149 
 
 The Same. A. L. S. foho. Treasury Department, 
 Sept. 24, 1794. In relation to the extra demands upon the 
 Treasury occasioned by the expedition against the Western 
 Insurgents. Very fine. 
 
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 150 Hand, Edward. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Aug. 27, 1800. Fine. 
 
 151 Harcourt, William, Earl. English field-marshal. 
 Lieut.-Col. of the 1 6th light dragoons in the Revolutionary- 
 war. Noted for his capture of Gen. Charles Lee. L. S. 
 folio. Horse Guards, April 9, 1802. Also signed by 
 Lieut. -Gen. Earl Harrington, who also served in the Revo- 
 lutionary war. 
 
 152 Harmar, Josiah. Lieut.-Col. in the Revolutionary war. 
 General-in-chief of the army in 1789. Commanded the 
 expedition against the Miami Indians in 1790. A. L. S. 
 folio. Philadelphia, Aug. 16, 1784. To President Dickin- 
 son. Very fine. 
 
 153 Harrison, William Henry. President of the U. S. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Vincennes, Aug. 24, 1805. Relative to his 
 salary as Governor. 
 
 1 54 Hart, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. 
 Two bills of the Colony of N. J. signed by him. March 25, 
 1776. Fine notes. 2 pieces. 
 
 155 Hartley, Thomas. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 M. O. C. A. L. S. folio. New York, Feb. 10, 1790. In- 
 teresting LETTER RELATIVE TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF CON- 
 GRESS. 
 
 156 Hatzfeld, Melchior von — Count Gleichen. Imperial 
 field-marshal, and a distinguished general, in the Thirty 
 Years' war. L. S. folio. April 17, 1644. Fine military 
 letter. Rare. 
 
 157 Hawkins, Benjamin. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress from North Carolina. U. S. Senator. A. L. S. 4to, 
 2 pages. Charleston, Aug. 23, 1785. To Gov. Caswell, 
 on public affairs. 
 
 158 Hayes, Rutherford B. President of the U. S. A. L. 
 S. 4to. Columbus, Jan. 21, 1869. 
 
 159 Hayes, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 8vo of 
 
 William M. Evarts, Geo. W. McCrary, Horace Mnynard, 
 Alex. Ramsey, Carl Schurz and John Sherman. 6 pieces. 
 
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 i6o Hayne, Robert Young. U. S. Senator from S. C. 
 Opponent of Webster. Noted orator. A. L. S. 4to, 2 
 pages. Charleston, Dec. 23, 1819. Fine and scarce. 
 
 161 Henley, David. Colonel of a Mass. regiment in the 
 Revolutionary war. Charged by Gen. Burgoyne with cnjel 
 treatment of British prisoners, but exonerated by a Court 
 Martial. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, July 21, 1782. 
 
 162 Henry, Prince. Prussian Prince and distinguished 
 general. Brother of Frederick the Great. Commanded 
 the right wing at the battle of Prague and gained a signal 
 victory at Freyburg. L. S. 4to. July il, 1791. Military 
 letter to Gen. Klcist. 
 
 163 Henry. William. M. O. C. from Pa. Inventor. A. 
 D. S. 4to. April 2, 1782. Receipt for money paid him by 
 the State of Pa. for paying gratuities to retained soldiers of 
 the Pa. line in the County of Lancaster. 
 
 164 Henty, George Alfred. English author. Prolific writer 
 of historical novels for boys. A. L. S. 8vo. May 26, 1880. 
 
 165 Hillhouse, James. M. O. C. from Conn. Member of 
 the Hartford Convention. President /w tern. U. S. Senate. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Washington, June 13, 1809. 
 
 166 Hillsborough, Wills Kill, Earl of. Principal Secre- 
 tary of State for the American department during the 
 Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to. Hillsborough, Sept. 10, 
 1760. 
 
 167 Hobart, Garret A. Vice-Pres. of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to. Paterson, May 15, 1884. 
 
 168 Holdernesse, Robert D'Arcy, Earl of. Eughsh Sec- 
 retary of State for the Colonies. L. S. folio, 3 pages. 
 Whitehall, May 2, 1757. To the Governor of New York. 
 
 169 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. A. L. S. folio. Phila. Sept. 4, 1786. Long 
 and very fine letter to the president and supreme 
 Executive Council of Pa. 
 
 170 Hopkinson, Joseph. Poet. Author of the national 
 song "Hail Columbia." A. L. S. 4to. March 14, 181 1. 
 Fine letter to Peter S. Duponceau. 
 
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 ,171 Houston, Samuel. Commander-in-chief of the Texan 
 army in the war with Mexico. The hero of San Jacinto. 
 Pres. of Texas and U. S. Senator from that State. A. L. S. 
 4to, 3 pa<je.s. Washington, Dec. 7, 1826. Interesting 
 letter to Maj. Wm. J. Worth. 
 
 " I thank you for the kind wishes expressed for me and the solici- 
 tude which you felt for me when I was in the storms of the West. 
 They are gone by, and for the future I have only to dread secret injury 
 or assassination. Nothing else I presume will be attempted," etc. 
 
 PATRIOTIC LETTER OF GEN. ROBERT HOWE. 
 
 172 Howe, Robert. Major-General in the Revolutionary- 
 war. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Tarborough, May 26, 1776. 
 To the Provincial Convention of North Carolina. Very fine. 
 
 ' ' Lieut. Drayton and some other ofiBcers from South Carolina are 
 sent into your Colony in order to recruit. The momentary expecta- 
 tion they are in of an invasion and the spirit with which they have 
 supported the common cause would induce every Province to indulge 
 them in this particular if not absolutely inconsistent with its own 
 safety, especially as their Regiments are so very far from being com- 
 plete and their necessity for men so very pressing. The only objection 
 against suffering them to recruit, provided your own Battalions are 
 full, is the very extraordinary bounty they give, which may damp the 
 spirit of enlisting for a less bounty in your people, should more men 
 be found requisite to your Colonj'. Whether this objection will be of 
 force enough to induce a negative to the request of a Sister Colony in 
 a state of distress I leave to your wisdom to determine. * * * * As 
 their necessity is so urgent, and the common cause concerned in it, I 
 think they ought to be favored, and wish they may be, if not found 
 incompatible with the interests of your Colony. * * * * i flatter my- 
 self, Sir, the Honorable Convention will impute the liberty I have 
 taken to the unfeigned regard I bear your Colony, which makes it im- 
 possible for me to be indifferent upon any occasion where its interest 
 is concerned, as well as to that sense I have of my duty which per- 
 suades me I ought not to withhold my sentiments in any matters re- 
 specting the army. 
 
 P. S.— I have the honor to find that I am proscribed and that my 
 house is burnt." 
 
 173 Humboldt, Friedrich Heinrich Alexander, Baron von. 
 
 Illustrious German savant and traveller. A. L. S. 4to. 
 March C, 18 14. To the Comte de Salm. 
 
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 174 Humpton, Richard. Brevet Brig.-Gen. in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. A. L. S. folio. Barracks, Pliila., Dec. 31, 
 1776. To Gen. Putnam (Israel). INTERESTING HIS- 
 TORICAL LETTER RELATIVE TO THE HES- 
 SIANS WHO WERE TAKEN PRISONERS AT THE 
 BATTLE OF TRENTON. Extremely rare. 
 
 " Hessian prisoners in the Barracks eight hundred and twenty 
 five, including Sergeants, Corporals, Drummers and private Soldiers, 
 and nine women. The prisoners had not received any provisions this 
 morning at 10 o'clock. Some wounded and sick men, and the Hes- 
 sians have no surgeon. 100 men mounted Guard last night under my 
 command. 15 Centinels." 
 
 17s Huntington, Jedediah. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary 
 war. A. L. S. 4to. New London, July 26, 18 10. Fine 
 letter to Gov. Treadwell. 
 
 176 Huntington, Samuel. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. President of the Continental Congres.s. L. S. 
 4to. Phila. May 24, 1780. To President Reed, on the 
 subject of the measures adopted by Congress relative to 
 Embargo. 
 
 177 The Same. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Phila. May 19, 1781. 
 To President Reed, relative to a Resolve of Congress recom- 
 mending the several Legislatures to enact laws making 
 further provision to guard against the abuses and deceitful 
 practices of the British by making use of papers and clear- 
 ances they make take in American vessels. 
 
 178 The Same. A. L. S. folio, 4 pages. Oct. 11, 1792. 
 A letter [message] to the Council and House of Represen- 
 tatives of Connecticut. Very fine. 
 
 " When we take a survey of the various Kingdoms and Nations of 
 the earth, especially those with which we are most acquainted, and 
 behold the disorders and distress which their inhabitants are now suf- 
 fering in many places for want of a wise and well administered Civil 
 Government, and consider our happy situation compared with theirs, 
 we have abundant reason with gratitude to acknowledge the Divine 
 goodness and Superintending Providence in the distinguishing favors 
 conferred upon us. We are neither oppressed with the rod of Des- 
 potism on the one hand, nor enduring the more dreadful calamities of 
 Anarchy on the other : a consideration sufficient to excite in the breast 
 of every freeman constant and vigilant exertions by all proper means 
 to preserve, maintain and wisely improve the happy Constitution and 
 privileges which we at present enjoy," etc., etc. 
 
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 179 Iffland, August Wilhelm. Celebrated German actor 
 and dramatist. A. L. S. folio. Jan. 13, 1802. 
 
 180 Ingersoll, Jared. Signer of the Constitution of the U. 
 5. A. L. S. folio. Phila., July 14, 1792. Very fine. 
 
 18 [ Iredell, James. Judge of the Supreme Court U. S. 
 A. D. S. 8vo. 1792. Rare. 
 
 182 Irvine, William. Brig. -Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 M. O. C. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Carlisle, July i, 1794. 
 Fine and interesting letter to Secretary Dallas on public 
 affairs. 
 
 183 Jackson, Andrew. President of the U. S. Maj.-Gen. 
 in the war of 18 12. D. S. foho. March 14, 18 13. Mili- 
 tary document, signed as Major-General. 
 
 184 Jackson, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to of 
 W. T. Barry, John M. Berrien, Benj. F. Butler, W. J. Duane, 
 John Forsyth, S. D. Ingham, Amos Kendall, Edw. Living- 
 ston, and Louis McLane. L. S. 4to of John Branch, Lewis 
 Cass, M. Dickerson, Roger B. Taney and Levi Wood- 
 bury. 14 pieces. 
 
 185 Jackson, James. Governor of Ga. Distinguished 
 Colonel in the Revolutionary war. Member of the first 
 Congress under the Constitution. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. 
 Cedar Hill, July 19, 1797. A fierce letter to Hon. Joseph 
 Clay. 
 
 186 James, Henry. Noted American author. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 187 Jefferson, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Wash- 
 ington, Dec. 7, 1808. Fine letter to James Pember- 
 
 TON, WRITTEN DURING HIS PRESIDENCY. 
 
 188 Jefferson, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to of 
 
 William Eustis, Albert Gallatin, C. A. Rodney and Benj. 
 Stoddert. L. S. 4to of Henry Dearborn, Gid. Granger and 
 Robert Smith. A. L. 8vo [written in the third person] of 
 John Breckenridge. 8 pieces. 
 
 189 Johnson, Charles. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress from North Carolina. A. D. S. 4to, as Speaker of 
 the Senate. Dec. 8. 1789. Rare. 
 
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 190 Johnson, Thomas. M.O. C. Congress of 1774. Gov. 
 of Md. Judge of the Supreme Court U. S. A. L. S. folio, 
 3 pages. Oct. 19, 18 1 5. A long and interesting per- 
 sonal LETTER ON THE SUBJECT OF HIS HEALTH, OCCUPA- 
 TIONS, FRIENDS, ETC. 
 
 191 Johnson, William. Judgeof the Supreme Court of the 
 U.S. A. D. S. 8vo. Charleston, April 15, 1 8 10. Scarce. 
 
 192 Johnston, Albert Sidney. Noted Confederate general. 
 Killed in battle. L. S. 4to. Head Quarters, San Antonio, 
 Oct. 31, 1856. Ve?y rare. 
 
 193 Jones, Allen. M. O. C. Brig.-Gen. of North Carolina 
 State troops in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Nov. 13, 1799. Fine letter. 
 
 194 Karsten, Karl Johann Bernhard. Eminent Prussian 
 mineralogist. A. L. S. 4to. Berlin, April 25, 1826. 
 
 195 Kastner, Abraham Gotthelf. Eminent German poet, 
 mathematician and astronomer. D. S. folio. Sept. 25, 
 1 78 5. Rare. 
 
 196 Kean, John. Member of the Continental Congress from 
 S. C. A. L. S. 4to. March 29, 1792. Fine letter. 
 
 197 Keith, James. Scottish general in the army of the Pre- 
 tender. Afterwards a Prussian-field marshal in the Seven 
 Years' war. Killed at Hochkirchen. A. L. S. 4to. Fine 
 and rare. 
 
 198 King, Rufus. Signer of the Constitution of the U. S. 
 M. O. C. Candidate for the Presidency U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to, 2 pages. London, Sept. 9, 1799. To Col. Timothy 
 Pickering. 
 
 199 Kinloch, Francis. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress from S. C. A. L. S. 4to. Newport, Nov. 15,1 806. 
 
 200 Knox, Henry. Major-General in the Revolutionary war. 
 Secretary of war. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Boston, Feb. 13, 
 1 801. Very fine. 
 
 201 The Same. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Boston, June, 1767. 
 Personal letter to Mr. David McClure, written when he was 
 seventeen years of age. 
 
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 202 Lafayette, Marquis de. Major-General in the Revo- 
 lutionary war. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Paris, June 29, 
 1828. Very fine and interesting letter on public 
 AFFAIRS IN France, etc. 
 
 203 La Forest, Antoine Rene Charles Mathurin, Comte de. 
 French diplomatist and minister of state. Consul-general 
 to the U, S., 1785-1795. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 
 17, 1787. 
 
 204 Lamartine, Alphonse de. Illustrious French author. 
 A. L. S. folio. Fine. 
 
 205 Langdon, John. Signer of the Constitution of the U. S. 
 M. O. C. Member of the first Congress under the Consti- 
 tution. A. L. S. 4to. Dec. 21, 1807. Fine letter to 
 President Wheelock of Darmouth College. 
 
 206 Lansing, John. Member of the Federal Convention. 
 M. O. C. from N. Y. A. L. S. 410. May 7, 1784. To 
 the Governor of N. Y. 
 
 207 Laurens, Henry. President of the Continental Congress. 
 M. O. C. Signer of the Articles of Confederation. A. L. 
 S. [in part] 4to. Phila. Sept. 5, 1778. To His Excel- 
 lency Csesar Rodney, President of Delaware. 
 
 208 Laurance, John. M. O. C. Aide to Gen. Washington. 
 Judge Advocate at the trial of Major Andre. A. L. S. 
 folio. Lebanon Spring, Aug. 22, 1808. To Col. Benj. 
 Walker. 
 
 209 Law, Richard. Congress oi 1774. M. O. C. from 
 Conn. A. L. S. 4to. New London, Jan. i, 1802. 
 
 210 Lawrence, Sir Thomas. One of the greatest of Eng- 
 lish portrait-painters. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Russell 
 Square, Nov. 17, 1826. Beautiful specimen. 
 
 211 Lee, Arthur. M. O. C. Diplomatist in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. L. S. 4to. Board of Treasury, May 14, 1785. 
 Relative to the ability and disposition of the different States 
 in the Union to comply with the requisitions of Congress 
 on the subject of revenue. 
 
 212 Lee, Henry. The celebrated " Light Horse Harry " of 
 the Revolutionary war. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 To Hon. James Wilson, in regard to the sale of 600.000 
 acres of land. Fine letter, with full signature. 
 
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 213 Lee, Francis Lightfoot. Signer of the Declaration of 
 Independence. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Mt. Airy, July 18, 
 1775. Fine letter, with full Declaration signature, 
 to his brother. 
 
 214 Lee, Richard Bland. M. O. C. from Va. Member of 
 the first Congress under the Constitution. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Richmond, July 24, 1792. To Alexander Hamilton, Sec- 
 retary of the Treasury. 
 
 215 Lee, Robert E. The great Confederate general. D. S. 
 4to. Head Quarters San Antonio, Aug. 31, 1857. Mili- 
 tary orders, signed as " Brevet Col. and Lt.-Col. 2 Cavalry, 
 commanding Reg't." 
 
 CHARACTERISTIC LETTER OF GEN. ROBERT E. 
 LEE, SHOWING HIS EXTREME MODESTY. 
 
 2x6 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo. Lexington, Dec. 7, 1869. 
 To Miss Juha Balch. 
 
 " I have received your letter of the 3rd inst. and am truly sensible 
 of the implied compliment in your proposal to write my life. I should 
 be happy to see you in Lexington, but not on the errand you propose ; 
 for I know of nothing good I could tell you of myself and fear that I 
 should not like to say any evil. The few events of interest in which 
 I have been engaged are as well known to others as to myself. I 
 know of nothing that I could say in addition." 
 
 217 Leland, Charles G. Humorous poet. Wrote under 
 the pseudonym of " Hans Breitman." A. L. S. 8vo. 
 Phila., April 25, 1867. 
 
 218 Leonhard, Karl Caesar von. Eminent German geolo- 
 gist and author. A. L. S. 4to. Heidelburg, June 10, 1828. 
 
 219 Lewis, Morgan. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 Governor of N. Y. Maj.-Gen. in the war of 1812. A. L. 
 S. folio. Nov. 20, 1809. Very fine. 
 
 220 Lincoln, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to or 
 
 8vo of Montgomery Blair, Simon Cameron, Jas. Harlan, 
 W. H. Seward and Gideon Welles. L. S. or D. S. 4to of 
 Hugh McCulloch and Edwin M. Stanton. 7 pieces. 
 
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 221 Lincoln, Benjamin. Major-General in the Revolution- 
 ary war. A. L. S. 4to, 5 pages [signed with initials]. 
 Philadelphia, April 19, 1782. A very curious letter, on the 
 subject of the considerations that influence the soldier " to 
 take his life in his hand and meet the shafts of death with 
 composure." 
 
 222 Litta, Pompeo, Count. Italian Historian. A. L. S. 
 4to. 1826. 
 
 223 Livingston, Brockholst. Lieut-Col. in the Revolution- 
 ary war. Judge of the Supreme Court of the U. S. A. L. 
 S. folio. 
 
 224 Livingston, Henry. Lieut. -Col. in the Revolutionary 
 war. Distinguished at Saratoga. Commanded at Stony 
 Point at the time of Arnold's treason. A. L. S. folio. 
 Manor Livingston, April 8, 1785. To Hon. Walter Liv- 
 ingston. 
 
 " We are all employed in electioneering in this part of the County, 
 * * * * The Kings District people have been distributing their lists 
 from N. York round this County and particularly in the Manor. I 
 hope we will be able to render their endeavors fruitless. The papers 
 give us a list of the new members of Congress. How are the mighty 
 fallen. For God's sake what's the matter ? Are the people besides 
 themselves or not ? Much learning hath made them mad." 
 
 225 Livingston, Peter R. Revolutionar}- patriot of New 
 York. President of the Provincial Convention. A. L. S. 
 folio. Manor Livingston, Nov. 17, 1779. To Col. Jere- 
 miah Wadsworth, Commissary General. Relative to sup- 
 plies for the army. 
 
 2^6 Livingston, Robert R. M. O. C. Delegate to the 
 Annapolis Convention. Chancellor of N. Y. A. L. S. 
 folio, 3 pages. Clermont, July 8, 1797. Fine and interest- 
 ing scientific letter to Dr. Samuel L. Mitchill. 
 
 227 Logan, James. Colonial Governor of Pa. Author. 
 A. L. S. 4to. To the Proprietor of Pa. April 20, 1737. 
 
 "I here return Gov. Ogle's letter, and my present thoughts from 
 my first reading it are that either we are to put an end to all further 
 treaty with him or (if possible) to get some proper hand or hands to 
 go down and treat with him at Annapolis, for 'tis to no purpose to en- 
 deavour a making an appointment for that end. * * * * Were we to 
 labour further for an agreement, as I think we still ought in the man- 
 
ner I have mentioned, the difl&culty I conceive would lie in adjusting 
 the sense of the words under their or our Government ; for I doubt he 
 will claim all on that side of Susquehannah under pretence that they 
 had officers there, as Capt. and Justice Cresap and Constables, while 
 we had none of any kind." etc. 
 
 228 Loudoun, John Campbell, Earl of. Colonial Gover- 
 nor of Va. Commander-in-chief of the British forces in 
 America during the French and Indian war. L. S. folio, 
 3 pages. Loudoun, June 20, 1761. Long letter on the 
 subject of allowances to the Connecticut troops who served 
 in the defence of Fort William Henry. 
 
 229 Luden, Heinrich. Distinguished German historical and 
 political writer. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Jena, Feb. 21, 18 12. 
 
 230 Lyell, Sir Charles. The greatest British geologist of 
 his day. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. London, July 7, 1835. 
 Interesting letter to Prof. Silliman. 
 
 231 McEntee, Jervis. Distinguished landscape painter. A. 
 L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Rondout, Aug. 4, 1880. 
 
 232 McHenry, James. Aide to Gen. Washington. Signer 
 of the Constitution of the U. S. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Near Baltimore, July 5, 1795. Fine. 
 
 233 McKinley, John. Judge of the Supreme Court U. S. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 3, 1829. Rare. 
 
 234 McLane, Allan. One of the most distinguished Colonels 
 of the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Balti- 
 more, Jan. 15, 18 17. Interesting letter, on the sub- 
 ject OF HIS Memorial to Congress for recognition of 
 
 HIS CLAIM FOR -MILITARY SERVICES. 
 
 235 Macfarren, Sir George A. Noted English corapo.ser 
 of vocal music. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Oct. 8, 1845. 
 
 236 Madison, James. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Montpellier, July 20, 18 16. Fine letter written during 
 HIS Presidency. 
 
 237 The Same. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. MontpeUier, Sept. 
 9, 1815. Fine letter, written during his Presidency, 
 expressing his opinion of the character of Gen. Mi- 
 randa, the Spanish-American patriot. 
 
 " It can scarcely be doubted that he possessed a mind of more than 
 ordinary stature, improved by diversified acquirements. I suspect 
 
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 however that his greatest talent lay in giving them a bold relief by a 
 colloquial eloquence. In the single conversation I had with him he 
 made something like the same impression on me as he did on you. 
 His subsequent conduct in the U. S. , and liis career and degradation 
 after he left them, mark a character of very little respectability. It is 
 possible however that we have seen it through a disfiguring medium ; 
 and I must do him the justice to admit that he did not pervert what 
 was said to him by the Executive in the full degree laid to his charge. 
 I do not mean that anything said to him countenanced illegal proceed- 
 ings in regard to Spanish America. ***** In the voluntary state- 
 ment long since in print by Gen. W. Smith it appears that Miranda 
 did not give him to understand that the Executive would tolerate vio- 
 lations of the law," etc., etc. 
 
 238 Madison, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to or 
 
 folio of W. H. Crawford, A. J. Dallas, Gideon Granger, 
 Paul Hamilton, William Jones, Csesar A. Rodney and Rich- 
 ard Rush. L. S. 4to of John Armstrong, Geo. W. Camp- 
 bell, B. W. Crowninshield, Albert Gallatin and Robert 
 Smith. D. S. foHo of R. J. Meigs, jr. 13 pieces. 
 
 239 Marchant, Henry. Signer of the Articles of Confedera- 
 tion. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Newport, Oct. 6, 1788. 
 Rare. 
 
 240 Marheineke, Philipp Conrad. Distinguished German 
 Protestant theologian and author. A. L. S. 4to. Berlin, 
 April 13, 1 8 14. 
 
 241 Marradas, Don Baltazar. Noted Imperial Field-mar- 
 shal in the Thirty Years' war. L. S. folio. March 16, 
 1634. Interesting letter, addressed to the Emperor. Rare. 
 
 242 Matteucci, Carlo. Italian writer and physicist, distin- 
 guished for his researches in electro-physiology. A. L. S. 
 8vo, 5 pages. Turin, Feb. 20, 1862. 
 
 ■?43 Mayenne, Charles de Lorraine, Due de. Able French 
 general. Fought against the Huguenots. A. L. S. folio. 
 Camp de Laon, April i, 1594. Interesting letter to the 
 Governor of the Low Countries. Rare. 
 
 244 Meade, George G. Major-General in the Civil war. 
 The hero of Gettysburg. A. L. S. 4to (in pencil) to Gen. 
 McDowell, in regard to preparing quarters at Fort Hamil- 
 ton for a Battery. Signed as Major-General. 
 
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 245 Mechain, Pierre Francois Andre. Eminent French as- 
 tronomer. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. 4 Ventose, An. 9. 
 Very fine and interesting scientific letter. 
 
 246 Meissner, Alfred. Popular German poet. A. L. S. 8vo, 
 2 page.s. Parienkirchen, June 26, i860. 
 
 247 Mezzofanti, Giuseppe Gaspare. Celebrated Italian lin- 
 guist, who is said to have spoken upwards of fifty languages. 
 A. L. S. Svo. Rome, Feb. 3, 1839. Written in English. 
 
 248 Michaux, Frangois Andre. Distinguished French bota- 
 nist. Travelled through the U. S., and wrote a great work 
 on the trees of the country. A. L. S. 4to. Paris, April 28, 
 1815. 
 
 249 Mifflin, Thomas. Major-General in the Revolutionary 
 war. President of the Continental Congress. Signer of the 
 Constitution of the U S. A. L. S. folio. Reading, Jan. 
 
 26, 1779. A STRONG TESTIMONIAL TO THE ABILITY AND 
 ATTENTION TO DUTY DISPLAYED BY DR. JOHN MoRGAN, LATE 
 
 Physician— GENERAL and Director-general of the Hos- 
 pitals TO THE Army of the United States. 
 
 250 Milbert, Jacques Gerard. French naturalist, traveller 
 and author ; who spent nine years in exploring the Eastern 
 and Southern parts of the U. S. and studying their flora. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Paris, June 20, 1825. 
 
 251 Millin, Aubin Louis. French antiquar}^ and naturahst. 
 A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Paris, Dec. 11, 1807. 
 
 252 Mina, Francisco Xavier. Noted Spanish revolutionist, 
 who attempted the liberation of Mexico. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Sept. 20, 18 16. Extremely rare . 
 
 253 Mitchell, Nathaniel. M. O. C. from Del. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Sept. 5, 1798. Scarce. 
 
 254 Mitchell, S. Weir. Distinguished novelist, poet and 
 physician. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 255 Monroe, James. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Montpelier, Sept. 27, 181 5. 
 
 ' ' Very extraordinary events have occurred in Europe. I deeply 
 deplore the misfortunes of France, a country among the most highly 
 gifted by nature and improved by art, and a people among the most 
 
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 gallant and enlightened that the world has ever known. I cannot be- 
 lieve that her depression will be permanent. We have seen Poland, 
 Prussia and Holland rise ; and is it probable that France will not ?' ' etc. 
 
 256 Monroe, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. folio, 4to 
 or 8vo, of William H. Crawford, John McLean, R. J. Meigs, 
 Jr., and William Wirt. L. S. or D. S. 4to of John C. Cal- 
 houn and Samuel L. Southard. 6 pieces. 
 
 257 Montgomery, John. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Carlisle, 
 Jan. 16, 1808. 
 
 258 Morgagni, Giovanni Battista. Eminent Italian physician 
 and one of the greatest anatomists that ever hved. A. L. S. 
 4to. Nov. 9, 1738. Fine letter written in Latin. Very 
 rare. 
 
 259 Morris, Cadwalader. M. O. C. A. L. S. folio. Oct. J, 
 1773- 
 
 260 Morris, Gouverneur. Signer of the Constitution of the 
 U. S. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Morrisania, 
 Dec. 1 1, 1 803. Fine letter to Hon. Jonathan Dayton. 
 
 261 Morris, Robert. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. Phila., Nov. 22, 1778. Fine 
 letter to William Bingham. 
 
 262 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Dec. 11, 1798. Written 
 
 WHILE HE WAS A PRISONER IN THE PrUNE St. JAIL. 
 
 263 Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus. M. O. C. The first 
 Speaker of the House of Representatives. A. L. S. folio. 
 Jan. 9, 1788. To His Excellency Thomas Mifflin, tender- 
 ing his resignation of a public office. Very fine and rare. 
 
 264 Muhlenberg, Peter. Major-General in the Revolutionary 
 war. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 17, 1787. Relative to the 
 gratuity allowed by the State of Penna. to the officers who 
 served her in the Revolution. 
 
 265 Murchison, Sir Roderick Impe}^ Eminent British geolo- 
 gist and author. A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages. Sept. 22, 1842. 
 Interesting letter to Prof Silliman. 
 
 266 Musgrave, Sir Thomas. British general. Distinguished, 
 in the American Revolutionary war, at the battle of Ger- 
 mantown and in other actions. L. S. folio. March 18, 
 1796. Military letter, also signed by Generals Hotham 
 and Whyte. Rare. 
 
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 267 Nettement, Alfred Francois. French historian and 
 journalist. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Angerville, Aug. 29, 
 
 1853- 
 
 268 New York, U. S. Senators from. A. L. S. folio, 4to 
 or Svo, of Theodorus Bailey, Dan. S. Dickinson, Chas. E. 
 Dudley, Henry A. Foster, Ira Harris, Fras. Kernan, Pres- 
 ton King, N. P. Tallmadge, and James Watson. 9 pieces. 
 
 269 New York, Governors of. A. L. S. 4to or Svo of Wil- 
 liam C. Bouck, R. E. Fenton, John T. Hoffman, Washing- 
 ton Hunt, E. D. Morgan, Horatio Seymour, E. T. Throop 
 and Silas Wright. A. L. Svo (3rd person) of Nathaniel 
 Pitcher. 9 pieces. 
 
 270 New York. L. S. folio, Office of Ordnance, Nov. 10, 
 169S. Letter of the Ordnance officers to the Earl of Bello- 
 mont, Governor of New York, relative to repairing or 
 building fortifications for the security of the frontiers of the 
 Province. Fine. 
 
 271 New York. William Smith. Very prominent in the 
 early history of the Colony. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. New- 
 York, Nov., 1705. To his brother, in London. 
 
 272 Nicholson, Samuel. Noted Captain in the Continental 
 navy. One of Paul Jones's lieutenants in the battle between 
 the " Bon Homme Richard" and the " Serapis." A. L. S. 
 4to. Boston, Oct. 3, 1796. Fine letter to Commodore Barry. 
 Rare. 
 
 273 Nicola, Lew^is. Brevet Brigadier-General in the Revo- 
 lutionary war. A. L. S. folio. His memorial to the 
 Council of Safety of Pennsylvania. Very fine and rare. 
 
 274 Nixon, John. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. Read 
 the Declaration of Lidependence to the people assembled 
 in the State House yard. .A. L. S. 4to. June 5, 1795. 
 
 275 Noailles, Louis Marie, Viscount de. French general 
 and brother-in-law of Lafayette. Served in the Revolution- 
 ary war. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. 20, 1794. 
 
 " In the unhappy situation I am in, it is impossible that I pay any 
 attention to anything except to my misfortune. I am to confident in 
 your feelings not to be certain you will pity me and help me with every 
 means in your power and prepare some advantages to my children, 
 the only ties I have now to life," etc. 
 
276 North, William. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 Aide to Baron Steuben. U. S. Senator from N. Y. A. L. 
 S. folio, 3 pages. June 2, 1788. Interesting letter to Col. 
 Walker, in relation to the financial distress of Baron Steuben. 
 
 " Sometimes I wish I had never seen or never loved the Baron. 
 If he makes his friends happy by his goodness and amiable qualities, 
 he also makes them miserable by his want of management and mis- 
 fortunes. * * * I know not what advice to give in the Baron's affairs. 
 If Congress will not or cannot give him anything, if the other affair 
 does not take place then he must sell Steuben or anything else to satisfy 
 his creditors ; but if he receives anything from Congress, he will do ; 
 or if the other thing takes place the little man will give him money. 
 * * * * The Baron has enough to satisfy his debts twice over, even 
 allowing his things to sell at the lowest price at which they might be 
 estimated ; and he certainly would agree to sell everything rather than 
 let his friend suffer," etc. 
 
 277 North Carolina, U. S. Senators from. A. L. S. folio, 
 4to or 8vo of Asa Biggs, Bedford Brown, William H. Hay- 
 wood, Jr., and A. S. Merriman. Autograph letters or docu- 
 ments, written in the third person, of Francis Locke and 
 James Turner. ' 6 pieces. 
 
 278 North Carolina, Governors of. A. L. S. 4to or L. S. 
 4to of Hutchins G. Burton, Edw. B. Dudley, William Haw- 
 kins, Gabriel Holmes, John Owen, Edw. Stanly and Mont- 
 fort Stokes. 7 pieces. 
 
 279 Norton, Charles Eliot. Distinguished critic, scholar and 
 author. A. L. S. 8vo. Cambridge, Nov. 17, 1865. 
 
 280 Oakes, Sir Hildebrand. English lieutenant-general. 
 Served in America in the Revolutionary war and was dis- 
 tinguished in several battles. D. S. folio. Malta, April 24, 
 1 8 II. A military document. 
 
 281 Ogden, Aaron. Colonelin the Revolutionary war. Gov- 
 ernor of N. J. A. L. S. 4to. Jersey City, Oct. 17, 1837. 
 
 Fine. 
 
 282 Ogden, Matthias. Brevet Brig.-Gen. in the Revolution- 
 ary war. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Sept. 5, 1783. To Gen. 
 Elias Dayton. Very rare. 
 
 283 Osgood, Samuel. M. O. C. Postmaster-general in 
 Washington's cabinet. A. L. S. 4to. New York, March 
 14, 1798. Fine letter to Hon. James Sullivan. Scarce. 
 
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 284 Otis, Harrison Gray. Orator. U. S. Senator from 
 Mass. Member of the Hartford Convention. A. L. S. 4to, 
 3 pages. Boston, Sept. 8, 1804. 
 
 285 Pakenham, Sir Edward M. British general, who com- 
 manded at the battle of New Orleans, in 18 12, and was 
 killed there. A. L. S. 4to. Wakefield, May 27, 1805. 
 Rare. 
 
 Z%(i Palmer, Ray. Eminent divine and hymn-writer. A. L. 
 S. 8vo, 3 pages. New York, Dec. 12, 1866. 
 
 287 Patterson, Samuel. M. O. C. Brig. -Gen. of Delaware 
 troops in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. 
 July 18, 1780. To His Excellency Caesar Rodney. 
 
 "The French fleet is arrived at Rhode Island the loth instant in 
 the evening ; and a Captain Rudolph of Major Lee's horse was at my 
 house to-day, and was with Major L,ee sent to Monmouth County, 
 Jersey, and at Sandy Hook to wait the coming of the fleet with packets 
 from General Washington. * * * Report says that at Camp all are in 
 high spirits. In fifteen days New York would be invested. Also says 
 Governor Reed is to march at the head of the Pennsylvania Militia in 
 two days to join the Grand Army. All in motion everywhere. * * * 
 Pennsylvania stands high with the army for noble exertions," etc. 
 
 288 Pendleton, Nathaniel. Aide to Gen. Greene in the 
 Revolutionary war. Member of the Federal Convention. 
 Hamilton's second in his duel with Burr. A. L. S. folio, 2 
 pages. Placentia, Aug. 11, 18 19. To the Attorney- 
 General. 
 
 289 Penn, John. Colonial Governor of Pa. Member of the 
 "Albany Convention " of 1754. D. S. folio, 1776. Very 
 fine. 
 
 290 Pennsylvania. Campbell, John. Pianeer and Indian 
 fighter. One of the founders of Louisville, Ky. L. S. 
 folio, 2 pages. To the Committee at Hanna's Town. Signed 
 as Vice-President. Long letter on the subject of the troubles 
 growing out of the boundary dispute between Pennsylvania 
 and Virginia ; urging that all the inhabitants to the west- 
 ward of the Laurel Hill shall unite in a Petition to the Gov- 
 ernors of Pa. and Va., beseeching them to have a temporary 
 line drawn as soon as possible ; and protesting that " until 
 the Proprietors of Pa. shall make it evidently appear in a 
 
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 LEGAL AND JUDICIAL manner that their grant doth include 
 this country, the inhabitants ought not to be subject to the 
 laws of that Government." 
 
 291 Pennsylvania. McKee, Thos. Deputy Indian Agent 
 A. L. S. folio. Lancaster, Aug. 25, 1763. To Sir William 
 Johnson. On the subject of the distressed situation of his 
 family, on account of the late rupture with the Indians ; the 
 behavior of the Indians on Susquehannah ; the imprudent 
 conduct of some of the inhabitants in killing three friendly 
 Indians ; " etc. 
 
 292 Pennsylvania. Patton, Robert. Captain in the t ith 
 Penna. regiment. Taken prisoner near White Plains. A. 
 L. S. folio. Jan. 27, 178 1. To Timothy Matlack. 
 
 " Being liberated from a tedious captivity on Jan. 3, 1781, agree- 
 able to a Resolve of Congress. I this day make application for my 
 rank, etc." 
 
 293 Pennsylvania. Peale, Charles Willson. Distinguished 
 portrait-painter. A. L. S. small 4to. March 17, 1780. 
 To David Rittenhouse, requesting him to pay John Folwell 
 for work done to the Mace belonging to the House of 
 Assembly. 
 
 294 Pettit, Charles. M. O. C. Colonel in the Revolution- 
 ary war. A. L. S. 4to. Fredericksburg, Sept. 23, 1778. 
 
 " His Excellency General Washington informs me that by late 
 advices from Boston none of the provisions destined for the use of 
 the French fleet had arrived. * * * He therefore calls on me to know 
 what steps have been taken and what progress has been made in the 
 business of forwarding these supplies ; and at the same time mentions 
 that it is an object of so great importance that he cannot forbear re- 
 peating his desire that every possible expedient may be embraced to 
 promote it," etc. 
 
 295 Pfeffel, Gottlieb Konrad. Distinguished German poet 
 and fabuUst, who became blind while pursuing his studies at 
 Halle. D. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 
 296 Phillips, Henry. Eminent English baritone vocalist and 
 composer of songs. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Tenby, July 
 26, 1845. 
 
 297 Picard, Louis Benoit. Popular French dramatist. A, 
 L. S. folio, 2 pages. Paris, Nov. 30. 18 15. 
 
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 298 Pickens, Francis W. Governor of S. C. Conspicuous 
 in the secession movement. Demanded of Majnr Ander- 
 son the surrender of Fort Sumter. A. L. S. 4'i;o, 2 pages. 
 
 299 Pickering, John. Member of the Federal Convention. 
 M. O. C. from N. H. A. L. S. 4to. Portsmouth, Sept. 30, 
 1795. Fine and scarce. 
 
 300 Pierce, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to of 
 
 James Campbell, Caleb Cushing, James C. Dobbin and 
 Robert McClelland. L. S. or D. S. 4to of James Guthrie 
 and William L. Marc} . _ 6 pieces. 
 
 301 Piern6, Gabriel. Popular French composer of operas 
 and instrumental music. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. 
 
 302 Pike, Albert. Poet. Brigadier-General C. S. A. A. 
 L. S. 8vo. Washington, March 4, 1859. To Hon. Wm. 
 H. Seward. Introducing Messrs. Pitchlynn and Folsom, 
 delegates " of the ill-used Choctaws," and asking for them 
 attention and consideration. 
 
 303 Pixis, Johann Peter. German pianist, and composer of 
 operas, instrumental music, etc. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Baden-Baden, July 24, 1836. 
 
 304 Plater, George. M. O. C. from Md. A. L. S. foho. 
 Phiia. May 9, 1780. Fine letter on public business. Franked 
 by him as a member of Congress. 
 
 305 Plessis-Praslin, C6sar, Due de Choiseul, Sieur du. 
 
 French marshal. Distinguished at the siege of Rochelle, 
 gained several victories in Italy and Spain, and defeated 
 Turenne at Rethel. L. S. folio. July 27, 1646. Fine. 
 
 306 Poise, Jean Alexandre Ferdinand. French composer 
 of operas, vocal music, etc. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 307 Porter, David D. Admiral. Highly distinguished in 
 the Civil war. A. L. S. 8vo. U. S. Mississippi Squadron. 
 Cairo, Nov. 20, 1862. Fine war letter. 
 
 308 Powell, William Henry. Distinguished historical and 
 portrait painter. A. L. S. 8vo. New York, Aug. 16, 1859. 
 
 309 Prescott, Robert. British general. Distinguished in 
 many battles in the American Revolutionary war. D. S. 
 folio. July 20, 1809. 
 
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 310 Putnam, Rufus. Brigadier-General in the Revolution- 
 arj' war. One of the pioneer settlers of Ohio. A. L. S. 
 4to. Marietta, April 14, 1801. 
 
 3 1 1 Rail, Johann Gotlieb. Noted Hessian Colonel in the 
 Revolutionary war. Killed at Trenton. D. S. 8vo. A 
 military protection issued by order of Sir WiUiam Howe. 
 Fine and very rare. 
 
 312 Ramsay, David. M. O. C. The Historian of South 
 Carolina. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages. Charleston, July 20, 
 1799. Long letter on the subject of a new edition of his 
 "American Revolution," of offers to purchase the copyright 
 of the book, etc. 
 
 313 Randolph, Edmund. M. O. C. Aide to Gen. Wash- 
 ington. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Richmond, Jan. 10, 1796. Fine. 
 
 314 Read, Jacob. M. O. C. from South Carolina. A. L. S. 
 4to, 2 pages. Oct. 23, 1797. 
 
 INTERESTING HISTORICAL LETTER OF GEN. 
 JOSEPH REED TO COL. LOCHRY, LIEUTENANT 
 OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY. 
 
 315 Reed, Joseph. Brig. -Gen. in the Revolutionary war. 
 President of Pennsylvania. L. S. folio, 4 pages. In Coun- 
 cil, Philadelphia, May 21, 1779. 
 
 II » * * » jt has been no small mortification and disappointment 
 to us that notwithstanding we gave all the proper orders and made the 
 necessary provision for the militia of Cumberland, York and Lancas- 
 ter, amounting to two hundred men, to march to Bedford and West- 
 moreland to relieve the people there while they put in their Spring 
 crops, such has been the aversion of the people to the service and such 
 delays have been affected as afford a melancholy proof of the decline 
 of public spirit and even of attention to the duties of humanity. 
 * * * * Finding the militia of the lower counties in such a temper, 
 we wrote to General Washington to entreat him to spare a few men 
 from Fort Pitt. * * * * The General has signified to us his great con- 
 cern for your situation, but seems to think the weakness of the garri- 
 son at Fort Pitt will prevent any detachments from that post. * * * * 
 We would wish you and the other gentlemen to bear in mind that 
 calamit}' and distress is not confined to the frontiers. We have a 
 powerful force on the sea coast, occasionally falling upon different 
 
parts of it and committing all manner of ravages. There is a great 
 scarcity of bread and almost a total cessation of foreign trade. The 
 money has also depreciated to an astonishing degree, which, added to 
 the real scarcity of those articles we formerly had iu plenty, puts it 
 out of our power to make that provision for you or ourselves which 
 was formerly to be done. If, therefore, in any respect we fall short of 
 your expectations, be assured it is not because we want the will, but 
 the power, to do everything that is reasonable ; as nothing could give 
 us greater pleasure than to see safety, peace and plenty once more re- 
 stored to this Country in every part," etc., etc. 
 
 316 Reinecke, Carl. Distinguished German composer of 
 vocal and instrumental music. A. L. S. 8vo. Feb. 17, 1858. 
 
 317 Richards, F. D. B. American landscape-painter. A. 
 L. S. Svo. Philadelphia, April 4, 1865. 
 
 318 Ridgely, Richard. M. O. C. from Maryland. A. L. S. 
 4to, 2 pages. Scarce. 
 
 319 Ristori, Adelaide. Marchioness del Grille. Eminent 
 Italian tragic actress. A. L. S. Svo, 4 pages. Philadelphia, 
 April 22, 1875. 
 
 320 Robertson, Alexander. Early American miniature and 
 landscape painter. A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages. New York, Feb. 
 7, 1828. Interesting letter, on art, to John Trumbull. 
 
 321 Rochefoucauld-Liancourt, Frederic Gaetan, Marquis 
 de la. French poet, dramatist and historian. A. L. S. Svo. 
 
 IMPORTANT HISTORICAL LETTER OF C/ESAR 
 
 RODNEY. 
 
 322 Rodney, Ceesar. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. folio, 4 pages. Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 
 
 1775. A LONG AND EXTREMELY INTERESTING LETTER, 
 GIVING A FULL ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF Dr. JoHN 
 KeARSLEY as AN ACTIVE AND OBNOXIOUS TORY, AND DE- 
 TAILING THE TREASONABLE CONTENTS OF THE INTERCEPTED 
 LETTERS HE HAD WRITTEN TO LORD DARTMOUTH AND 
 
 OTHER Ministers. 
 
 "***** On Friday, about eleven o'clock at night, Doctor 
 Kearsley of this city was seised by order of the Committee of Obser- 
 vation for having wrote letters to England injurious and destructive to 
 us in the American Contest, and wicked with respect to this City ; and 
 
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 is now confined in Goal, together with one Brooks who came here with 
 Governor Skeen, Mr. Carter an apothecary who was in partnership 
 with Speakman, and one Mr. Snowden, all of whom were aiding the 
 Doctor in his plan. You must know Kearsley has been a considerable 
 time since marked out as a thorough-paced Tory, for which, together 
 with his having insulted the people, he was [since I came to town 
 last] carted through the streets." 
 
 After describing, at length, the way in which the existence of this 
 treasonable correspondence was discovered, the letter pro- 
 ceeds : — 
 
 "The letters were to lyord Dartmouth and other Ministers of 
 State, but under cover to Messrs. McCawley. The substance and de- 
 sign was pressing their sending to Philadelphia five thousand Regu- 
 lars, on which condition they would engage five thousand more here 
 to join them, provided the Royal Standard should be also sent in and 
 Kearsley appointed to bear it ; for that great numbers of those who 
 now wear Cockades and uniform were hearty in the Ministerial Cause ; 
 that the rest were a pack of cowards, for that he [Kearsley] had made 
 above five thousand of them run by snapping a single pistol at them. 
 ***** His abuse of the Congress, Committees, etc., in his letters, 
 is intolerable ; such as Rebels, Villains, etc. ***** The Committee 
 of Safety has been sitting on these affairs all this day. But I have 
 been so closely confined to Congress to-day that I don't yet know what 
 they have done or what others are accused," etc., etc. 
 
 323 Rollin, Charles. Eminent French historian. A. L. S. 
 4to, 2 pages. Paris, April 2, 1703. Fine letter. Very rare. 
 
 324 Romey, Charles Octave. French historian. A. L. S. 
 8vo. Paris, July 31, 1835. 
 
 325 Root, Jesse. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Hartford, June 
 9, 1786. Fine and scarce. 
 
 326 Roux de Rochelle, Jean Baptiste Gaspard. French 
 historian and poet. Minister to the U. S. A. L. S. 4to, 
 4 pages. Paris, Oct. 18, 1843. Interesting literary letter 
 to the President of the American Philosophical Society. 
 
 327 Rush, Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. Eminent physician. 2 D. S. 410. April 17, 
 1786. 2 pieces. 
 
 328 The Same. A. D. S. 4to. March 10, 1781. A cer- 
 tificate of the inability of Barnaby Mullen to perform militia 
 duty. 
 
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 329 Salm-Dyck, Constance Marie, Princess of. French 
 poet and miscellaneous writer. A. L. S. 8vo, 6 pages. 
 July 27, 1826. 
 
 330 Sargent, Winthrop. DistingLiished Major in the Revo- 
 lutionary war. Governor of the North West Territory. 
 A. D. S. folio. July 5, 1790. 
 
 331 Schlick, Hendrick — Count of Passau. Bohemian gen- 
 eral in the Thirty Years' war. A. L. S. folio. April 24, 
 1626. Very fine and rare. 
 
 332 Schneider, Friedrich Johann Christian. Distinguished 
 German composer of Oratorios, Church music, etc. A. L. 
 S. 8vo. 
 
 333 Schuyler, Philip. Major-General in the Revolutionary 
 war. M. O. C. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages. Albany, May 4, 
 1770. Splendid letter to Sir William Johnson. Re- 
 senting, in the strongest and most manly way, a suspicion 
 that he was improperly interested in a purchase, by Col. 
 Bradstreet, of land from the Indians. 
 
 " * * * * You observe in your letter of the 26th of April that the 
 only censures that any have dared to pass upon you for many years 
 are come from this quarter, and your letter of the ist of May points 
 me out by name as the author of these censures, and you add that I 
 have evinced a spirit of opposition to you and your interest on many 
 occasions. * * * * I could furnish you with some anecdotes that do 
 not depend upon the uncertainty of common report or hearsay evidence 
 which would easily and fully convince you that I have entertained not 
 only favorable, but also friendly and very honorable, sentiments of you 
 and of your public conduct until very, very lately. I could convince 
 you in the same manner that I had taken some pains that the world 
 should entertain the like opinions of you. But I will not give you 
 that satisfaction unless you put it in my power to justify myself 
 against your general charge by descending to particulars and by naming 
 the authors of your information. * * » * I say you have put it out of 
 my power to convince you at present, least you should imagine that I 
 thereby wanted to curry favor. I am above favors procured in that 
 way. What I said and wrote in your favor I did from conviction, and 
 you would never have known as much about it as the little I have now 
 told you, had it not been for your injurious suspicions. No dirty or 
 interested motive biased me. My soulabhors a slavish adulation, and 
 the abject sycophant is in my estimation the disgrace of the human 
 species, and you shall never find me one," etc., etc. 
 
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 334 Scott, John Morin. M. O. C. Brig.-Gen. of N. Y. 
 State troops in the Revolutionary war. Wounded at White 
 Plains. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 14, 1758. Very 
 fine. 
 
 335 Scott, Winfield. Brig.-Gen.inthe War of 1812. Maj.- 
 Gen. in the Mexican war. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Head 
 Quarters, New York, June 22, 1832. Fine letter to Col, 
 Worth. 
 
 336 Seymour, Thomas. Colonel in the Revolutionary war, 
 A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Hartford, Sept. 25, 1775. To Maj.- 
 Gen. David Wooster. Relative to the arrest of one Camp- 
 bell, formerly a lieutenant in the King's service, as a spy. 
 
 337 Shepard,'^William. Brevet Brig.-Gen in the Revolu- 
 tionary war.'] [A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Westfield, Aug. 2, 
 1802. ■[■ 
 
 338 Sherbrooke, Sir John C. British general. Distin- 
 guished in the Peninsular war. Lieut. -Gov. of Lower 
 Canada. D. S. folio. March 28, 1808. 
 
 339 Shirley, John. Captain in the French and Indian war. 
 Son of the Colonial Gov. of Mass. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. 
 Boston, May 29, 1755. To Robert Hunter Morris, Gov- 
 ernor of Pa. 
 
 " We go on as fast as I expected in our particular expedition and 
 this Province and Connecticut seem near ready to marcii their men 
 towards Crown Point. Our regiment will begin to move in companies 
 from hence to Providence, where transports are ready to receive them, 
 by this day week, and they are to proceed directly to Albany without 
 debarking at New York . * * * My father takes up every moment of 
 my time ; and I imagine if I was not his son, as he is now a Major 
 General, he would declare me his Aid de Camp." 
 
 340 Sitgreaves, John. M. O. C. from North Carolina. A. 
 L. S. 4to. Oct. 12, 1796. A direction for the payment of 
 his salary as Judge of the North Carolina district. 
 
 341 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Halifax, Oct. i, 1798. 
 
 342 Skinner, Cortlandt. Attorney-General of N. J. Loyal- 
 ist Brig.-Gen. in the Revolutionary war. A. D. S. folio, 2 
 pages. Perth Amboy, March 31, 1774. Relative to the 
 title of the Earl of Perth to certain lands in N. J. Fine and 
 historically interesting . 
 
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 343 Smallwood, William. Major-General in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Mattawoman, May 
 14, 1785. Fine letter to Governor William Paca. 
 
 344 Smith, Solomon Franklin. Distinguished low comedian. 
 The Pioneer of the drama in the West. Popularly known 
 as "Sol. Smith." A. L. S. 4to. St. Louis, May 7, 1853. 
 
 345 Smith, Thomas. M. O. C. Judge of the Supreme 
 Court of Pa. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 5, 1806. 
 
 346 Soden, Friedrich Julius Heinrich, Count von. Ger- 
 man dramatist and writer on political economy. A. L. S. 
 8vo. Niirnberg, Nov. 24, 18 16. 
 
 347 Spazier, Richard Otto. German novelist, dramatist 
 and historian. .A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Oct. 27, 1833. 
 
 348 St. Clair Arthur. Major-General in the Revolutionary 
 war. President of the Continental Congress. A. L. S. 
 folio, 2 pages. Camp near Morristown, April 8, 1780. 
 Very fine letter to President Reed, of Pa., in reference 
 to the expressed intention of a large number of the 
 Surgeons and Mates of the line to resign their 
 
 COMMISSIONS because CoNGRESS REFUSED TO GRANT THEM 
 THE ALLOWANCE OF HALF PAY FOR SEVEN YEARS AND THE 
 GRATUITY IN LANDS. 
 
 349 Starhemberg, Guido, Count. Austrian field-marshal. 
 Served in the campaigns against the Turks, in the war of 
 the Spanish succession, and gained a signal victory over the 
 French at Almenara in 1710. L. S. folio. Barcelona, May 
 26, 17 1 2. Fine military letter. 
 
 350 Steele, John. Revolutionary patriot of North Carolina. 
 Member of the first Congress under the Constitution of the 
 U. S. 2 L. S. 4to, 1796 and 1798. 2 pieces. 
 
 351 Stephen, Adam. Major-General in the Revolutionary 
 war. Colonel in the French and Indian war. A. L. S. 
 folio. Berkeley County, Nov. XO, 1790. Fine and very 
 rare. 
 
 352 Stephens, Alexander H. Vice-President of the Con- 
 federate States of America. A. L. S. 8vo. House of 
 Representatives, Dec. 7, 1876. 
 
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 SPLENDID LETTER OF MAJOR-GENERAL THE 
 BARON STEUBEN. 
 
 353 Steuben, Frederick William Augustus, Baron. Major- 
 General in the Revolutionary war. The great organizer 
 and disciplinarian of the Continental army. A. L. S. folio, 
 June 1 8, 1794. To his Aide de Camp, Col. Benj. Walker. 
 Very rare. 
 
 354 Stevens, Ebenezer. Noted Lieutenant-Colonel of Ar- 
 tillery in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 410. New York, 
 Dec. 13, 1796. 
 
 355 Stevens, John. M. O. C. A. L. S. folio. Amboy, 
 July 29, 1763. Rare. 
 
 356 Stewart, Walter. Brevet Brig. -Gen. in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. A very distinguished officer, and the hand- 
 somest man in the Continental army. A. L. S. 4to. Nov. 
 24, 1794. 
 
 357 Stockton, Richard. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. A. D. S. folio. Sept. 26, 1765. An ap- 
 proval OF THE ITEMS OF AN ACCOUNT FOR REPAIRS AND 
 
 additions to the kitchen of the president of the 
 College [Princeton], and a request to the treasurer 
 OF THE College to pay the bill. 
 
 358 Stoddard, Richard Henry. Poet. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 
 pages (in pencil). The Century, March 27, 1874. An 
 
 EXTREMELY INTERESTING LETTER, DISCUSSING THE QUESTION 
 WHETHER THE PERSONS WHO ARE THE PRINCIPAL CHAR- 
 ACTERS IN " Oliver Twist " were the creation of 
 Dickens or of George Cruikshank, the illustrator 
 
 OF THE novel. 
 
 359 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. New York, Oct. 
 30, 1856. To the Editor of Graham's Magazine, sending 
 him a poem entitled " The Squire of low degree." 
 
 360 Strong, Jedediah. M. O. C. A. L. S. folio. Litch- 
 field, June 23, 1796. Fine and scarce. 
 
 361 Sullivan, John. Major-General in the Revolutionary 
 war. M. O. C. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Exeter, Sept. 15, 
 1789. Very fine letter to the President of Dart- 
 mouth College. 
 
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 362 Sulzer, Johann Georg. Noted Swiss philosopher and 
 esthetic writer. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Zurich, Aug. 23, 
 1750. Very fine. 
 
 363 Sumner, Charles. Eminent statesman and orator. A. 
 L. S. 8vo, 4 pages. Boston, April 29, 185 i. On his elec- 
 tion to the U. S. Senate. 
 
 " My sense of the responsibility placed upon me and my absolute 
 indifference to what is called political success forbid me to feel any 
 personal joy in the event to -which you allude. I have never desired 
 the post of Senator. I have earnestly asked that another, faithful to 
 our cause, might be taken. It now remains that I should endeavor to 
 meet my new duties. Our cause is advancing here. The old Cass 
 Democracy, who have sustained me, are said now to be abolitionized. 
 It seems as if there would be soon ^fusion, not merely a coalition, of 
 all persons in Mass., Free-soilers, Whigs and Democrats, opposed to 
 the Fugitive Slave Bill. Such a union, properly consolidated, would 
 hold the State securely," etc., etc. 
 
 364 Symmes, John Cleves. M. O C. One of the pioneer 
 settlers of Ohio. A. L. S. folio, 2 pa;4cs. Northbend, 
 April 18, 1796. To Hon. Jonathan Dayton, relative to 
 land in Ohio. 
 
 365 Talleyrand, Charles Maurice de — Prince of Bene- 
 vento. Celebrated French statesman, diplomatist and wit. 
 L. S. folio, 2 pages. Paris, le 13 Nivose, an 12. To Robert 
 R. Livingston, U. S. Minister to France, on official business. 
 
 366 Tallmadge, Benjamin. Distinguished colonel in the 
 Revolutionary war. Aide to Gen. Washington. Had the 
 custody of Major Andre, and conducted him to the scaffold. 
 A. L. S. folio, 3 pages [signed with initials]. Wethersfield, 
 May 9, 177s TO NATHAN HALE [CAPTAIN IN 
 THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, WHO WAS EXE- 
 CUTED AS A SPY BY THE BRITISH], AND EN- 
 DORSED IN HALE'S HANDWRITING. 
 
 "America, my friend, at the present period sees such times as she 
 before never saw. It is a period truly interesting and important. In- 
 teresting indeed, and we are far from being the only people concerned 
 in the great event. The eyes of the world are now bent on us. But our 
 Mother Country [Oh ! that she could more properly deserve the 
 name !] seems to be threatened with an almost total overthrow. With 
 our fall inevitable ruin seems to impend them ; and should we by our 
 valour and resolution but escape [and this seems to be our only hope] 
 they will surely totter to the centre. * * * * How soon a great, flour- 
 
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 ishing and powerful State may arise from one now stigmatized by the 
 name of Rebels, God only knows. * * * * We ought by all means to 
 prepare for the worst, and then we may encounter danger with more 
 firmness and with better prospects of success," etc., etc. 
 
 367 Taylor, Zachary. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 4to. Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dec. 6, 1848. Fine speci- 
 men. 
 
 368 Telfair, Edward. Signer of the Articles of Confedera- 
 tion. M. O. C. Gov. of Ga. A. L. S. foHo. Cowpens, 
 April 7, 1794. 
 
 "I am much pleased to find that the Republican spirit still pre- 
 vails in Carolina, and observe with pleasure the spirited measures taken 
 by the citizens of Charleston. * * * * I have for many months past 
 placed War to our account, and notwithstanding all the acts of du- 
 plicity on the part of the Federal band, we must yet meet our old foe, 
 who appears determined to give us no rest without we give her a fight, 
 and I conceive the period not far distant." 
 
 369 Tencin, Pierre Gu6rin de. French cardinal. Prime 
 minister of France. L. S. 4to. Lyon, Jan. 2, 1752. 
 
 370 Tennemann, Wilhelm Gottlieb. Eminent German 
 philosopher and author. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Marburg, 
 Oct. 18, 1807. Very fine letter. 
 
 371 Thomas, Isaiah. Printer, publisher and author of a 
 " History of Printing." A. L. S. 4to. Worcester, Dec. 19, 
 1796. To Rev. Mr. Bentley. 
 
 372 Thompson, W^illiam. Brigadier-General in the Revo- 
 lutionary war. A. D. S. 4to. Jan. 35, 1770. Good speci- 
 men. 
 
 373 Thomson, Charles. Secretary of the Continental Con- 
 gress. A. L. S. foho. Annapolis, Feb. 12, 1784. Fine 
 letter to Hott. Thomas Fitzsiinons, on public business. 
 
 374 Tilton, James. M. O. C. from Del. A. L. S. folio. 
 Dover, Oct. 15, 1789. Very fine. 
 
 375 Todd, Thomas. Judge of the Supreme Court of the 
 U. S. L. S. small 4to. Lexington, July 22, 1807. 
 
 376 Tonyn, Patrick. British general. Governor of East 
 Florida during the entire Revolutionary war. D. S. folio. 
 March 19, 1802. 
 
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 377 Torcy, Jean Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de. Noted 
 French statesman. Secretary for foreign affairs. L. S. 
 folio. Paris, Dec. 21, 1720. 
 
 378 Troup, Robert. Lieut.-Col. and Aide to Gen. Gates in 
 the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. folio. Albany, May 4, 
 1809. 
 
 " I congratulate yon and all our friends in your quarter on the 
 great and glorious victory we have obtained. This victory, the settle- 
 ment of our differences with Great Britain, and the probability of a 
 war between the Northern Powers of Europe and Bonaparte, induce 
 me to think that the world is again recovering from the madness which 
 has seised it. Let us make a good use of our victory and let us hope 
 that Providence will again bless our country." 
 
 379 Trumbull, John. Eminent painter. Aide to Gen. 
 Washington in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to. 
 New York, June 27, 1820. To Canova, the great Italian 
 sculptor; expressing his acknowledgment of the high honor 
 conferred upon him by the Academy of Saint Luke in elect- 
 ing him one of their honorary members, 
 
 380 Tyler, John. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. 
 President's Mansion, Feb. 26, 1845. 
 
 " When I fixed on Friday for the pleasure of having yourself and 
 Mr. and Mrs. Polk to dine with me, it had not occurred to me that it 
 was the anniversary of the melancholy accident on board the Prince- 
 ton, when many, among whom was Mr. Gardiner, the father of Mrs. 
 Tyler, perished. With the approval therefore of Mrs. Polk, Saturday 
 is substituted for Friday for the contemplated pleasure," etc. 
 
 381 Tyler, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to of 
 
 John J. Crittenden, Thomas Ewing, Thos. W. Gilmer, Fras. 
 Granger, David Henshaw, Jas. M. Porter, John C. Spencer, 
 A. P. Upshur, Daniel Webster, Chas. A. Wickliffe, and 
 William Wilkins. L. S. 4to of Geo. E. Badger, Walter 
 Forward and John Y. Mason. 14 pieces. 
 
 382 Ukert, Friedrich. Distinguished German geographer. 
 A. L. S. 8vo, 4 pages. June 13, 1808. 
 
 383 Van Berckel, Franco Petrus. Minister from the 
 Netherlands to the U. S. during Washington's administra- 
 tion. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. New York, April 24, 1787. 
 Fine letter to Hon. Thomas Fitzsimons. 
 
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 384 Van Buren, Martin. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 
 4to, 2 pages. Lindenwald, Oct. 23, 1847. P^^^ letter to 
 Henry Simpson, thanking him for his suggestions upon the 
 subject of the next Presidential election. 
 
 385 Van Buren, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to 
 of B. F. Butler, M. Dickerson, John Forsyth, H. D. Gilpin, 
 Amos Kendall, John M. Niles and Joel R. Poinsett. L. S. 
 4to of Jas. K. Paulding and Levi Woodbury. 9 pieces. 
 
 386 Van Cortlandt, Philip. Brevet Brigadier-General in the 
 Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to. Albany, Feb. 7, 18 14. 
 
 387 Van Dyke, Nicholas. M. O. C. from Del. Signer of 
 the Articles of Confederation. A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages. 
 Aug. 22, 1783. Fine letter to Thos. Rodney. Rare. 
 
 388 Varick, Richard. Lieut.-Col. in the Revolutionary war- 
 Aide to Gen. Arnold, and one of Washington's military sec- 
 retaries. Mayor of New York. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. 
 New York, March 24, 1829. Very fine letter to Abraham 
 Van Vechten. 
 
 389 V6ron, Louis D6sir6. French author and journalist. 
 A. L. S. 8vo. Paris, Oct. 26, 1834. 
 
 390 Vinet, Alexandre Rodolphe. Eminent Swiss author 
 and theologian. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 11, 1842. 
 
 391 Virginia, U. S. Senators from. A. L. S. 4to of Wil- 
 liam S. Archer, Benj. W. Leigh, Armistead T. Mason, and 
 John Taylor. A. L. S. 8vo of John M. Daniel and A. B. 
 Venable. 6 pieces. 
 
 392 Virginia, Governors of. A. L. S. 4to of David Camp- 
 bell, John Floyd, John Letcher, Jas. McDowell, Linah 
 Mines, Wilson Cary Nicholas, F. H. Pierpont, Jas. P. Pres- 
 ton, Thos. M. Randolph, and G. C. Walker. L. S. folio of 
 Beverley Randolph. 1 1 pieces. 
 
 393 \A^ade, Joseph Augustine. Distinguished Irish com 
 poser of popular songs. A. L. S. 8vo. Rare. 
 
 394 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. M. O. C. Colonel in the 
 Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to. Phila., March 26, 1791. 
 
 " If our patience was to measure how much we should bear before 
 we warred with the British, there would be war at once ; but our pru- 
 
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 deuce must come in aid of our patience. I fear after all they will force 
 us into the war. But the evils of a war are so many and so great, that 
 every eflfort should be made to avoid it. Yesterday our House voted 
 an embargo for thirty days. Today I expect the Senate will complete 
 the Bill. This measure is doubtful in its consequences ; but what is 
 not so. * * * Cool and dispassionate conduct, with good luck, may 
 yet save us from war. But there is no certainty in the business." 
 
 395 Waldron, \A^illiam. Early New England divine. First 
 minister of the new brick church in Boston. A. L. S. folio. 
 Nov. 29, 1725. Interesting letter to his brother. 
 
 396 Walker, Benjamin. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. 
 Aide to Gen. Washington and to Baron Steuben. A. L. S. 
 4to, 2 pages. April 14, 1790. Fine letter to Baron Steuben. 
 
 2,^"/ Walker, John. Colonel, and Aide to Gen. Washington, 
 in the Revolutionary war. M. O. C. from Va. A. L. S. 
 4to. Shirley, May 1 1, 1801. Fine letter to Hon. James 
 Madison. Rare. 
 
 398 W^alton, George. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. D. S. folio. May 7, 1792. 
 
 399 Washington, the Cabinet of President. A. L. S. 4to 
 
 or folio of William Bradford, Charles Lee, Timothy Pickering 
 and Oliver Wolcott. L. S. 4to or folio of Jos. Habersham, 
 Alex. Hamilton, Henry Knox, Jas. McHenry and Samuel 
 Osgood. A. L. 4to [written in the third person] of Edmund 
 Randolph. 10 pieces. 
 
 400 Webster, Daniel. Eminent statesman and orator. A. 
 L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Boston, May 4, 1821. Very fine letter 
 to Hon. George Bliss. 
 
 401 Webster, Noah. Lexicographer. A. L. S. 4to, 2 
 pages. Amherst, Jan. 2, 1822. To Hon. Stephen Van 
 Renselaer. 
 
 " If I was not afraid of borrowing, I should not have troubled you 
 with my statements. I can borrow money on my own responsibility ; 
 but my property is so small that, with a family to maintain, I dare iiot 
 put any part of it at hazard. The loss of a few thousand dollars would 
 impoverish me and render the evening of my life uncomfortable. But, 
 small as my property is, I can live upon it and be satisfied. I -want 
 nothing for myself merely nor for my heirs. I want only the means 
 of doing what I believe will be beneficial to learning and to my 
 country," etc. 
 
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 402 Weedon, George. Brigadier-General in the Revolu- 
 tionary war. A. L. S. 4to. Fredericksburg, Feb. i6, 1784. 
 Very fine. 
 
 " We have lately been honored with a visit from our old Com- 
 mander-in-chief, who left with me a duplicate of his Circular letter to 
 the dififerent State Presidents of the Society of Cincinnati. But for 
 fear Gen. Gates may not have received his, he has desired me to com- 
 municate to the Delegates of our Line his request that we should meet 
 him on the first Monday in May next at Phila., the place fixed on for 
 our Grand Meeting." 
 
 403 Welsh, Thomas. English bass vocalist and composer 
 of songs, etc. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 
 404 'Wheeler, Joseph. Confederate lieutenant-general. L. 
 S. 4to. Washington, June 15, i888. 
 
 405 Wheelock, John. President of Dartmouth College. 
 Lieut.-Colonel in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. folio, 
 2 pages. Dartmouth College, July 24, 1798. Interesting 
 letter. 
 
 406 White, Alexander. M. O. C. from Va. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Winchester, April 26, 1793. 
 
 407 Whitney, Eli. Famous as the inventor of the cotton- 
 gin. A. L. S. 4to. New Haven, July 25, 1808. Very rare. 
 
 408 W^illiams, Benjamin. Colonel in the Revolutionary 
 war. Governor of North Carolina. A.L. S.folio. Raleigh, 
 Sept. 28, 1802. Relative to subscriptions to " a History of 
 our beloved Washington." 
 
 409 Williams, John. First minister of Deerfield, Mass. 
 In 1704 he and his family were carried into captivity in 
 Canada by the French and Indians. Author of " The Re- 
 deemed Captive." A. L. S. 4to. Deerfield, Oct. 1,1716. 
 To his son. Rev. Stephen Williams. Rare. 
 
 410 Willis, Nathaniel P. Poet. A. L. S. 4to, 4 pages 
 [signed with his initials]. Boston, July 19. About his 
 amours. 
 
 " I am grown so infernally desperate, what with dangers and debt, 
 that I hold nothing earthly at a ' pin's fee.' Dr. Warren has just told 
 my ' Julia ' that the ' severe pains in her loins are owing to a cold taken 
 immediately after conception ; ' a decision which has sacrificed the 
 worthy Bolus's reputation with all the old wives of a very respectable 
 
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 circle ; for is not her husband away and has he not been gone a month 
 or more. Thank God I shall be in Europe nine months hence. These 
 things run in families. I have added my fair one's sister, with whom 
 she stays, to my list ; and now I get too assignations of a night under 
 the same roof, making but one charge at the livery stable. It is five 
 miles in the country and as pretty a place as a moderate man could 
 desire. The growing weakness in my knees and back is the only bar 
 to my felicity," etc. 
 
 41 1 Wilson, James. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence, and of the Constitution of the U. S. Judge of 
 the Supreme Court of the U. S. A. L. S. folio. Phila. 
 May 3, 1782. Very fine. 
 
 412 The Same. D. S. folio, 3 pages. May 29, 1794. 
 
 413 Wolff, Oscar Lud'wig Bernhard. Popular German 
 poet and prose-writer. A. D. S. 8vo. Jena, June 30, 1848. 
 An original poem. 
 
 414 Wooster, David. Brigadier-General in the Revolution- 
 ary war. Died from wounds. D. S. folio, 3 pages. New 
 York, Feb. 20, 1773. Relative to three thousand acres of 
 land, on the East banks of Lake Champlain, granted to him 
 under the great seal of the Province of New York, which 
 have been taken possession of by people who pretend to 
 claim under the Province of New Hampshire and who resist 
 the civil authorities. Also signed by DANIEL HORS- 
 MANDEN, CHIEF JUSTICE OF NEW YORK AND 
 AUTHOR OF A "HISTORY OF THE NEGRO 
 PLOT." 
 
 415 Wrede, Karl Philipp, Prince. Celebrated German 
 field-marshal. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. May 6, 1828. 
 
 416 Wright, Silas, Jr. Distinguished statesman and orator. 
 Governor of N. Y. U. S. Senator. A. L. S. 4to. Wash- 
 ington, April 25, 1840. Very fine. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 417 Adams, John Quincy. President of the United States. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. St. Petersburg, Dec. 31, 1813. To 
 Robt. Fulton. 
 
 A letter press copy, of his letter to Fulton, in reference to 
 an application made to the Russian Government for the privi- 
 lege of building Steamboats in that country. 
 
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 418 Anderson, James. Connected with Burr's Conspiracy. 
 A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Philad. Jan. 5th, 181 1. To Gen. 
 Jas. Wilkinson. 
 
 " Yesterday, to my great astonishment, I received a printed sum- 
 mons to appear in person at the City of Washington on the 15th instant. 
 Signed Patrick Magruder, Clerk, H. R. U. S. * * * to bring with me 
 all papers in my possession, respecting the conspiracy of Aaron Burr, 
 and your agency in it. I call God to witness, that I have not, nor ever 
 had in my hands any letters or documents respecting the same. " 
 
 419 Andersonville Prison. A. L. S. of Saml. T. Bay ley. 
 Aide to Gen. Winder. Dated Headquarters Camp Sumter, 
 Andersonville, Sep. 14, 1864. 
 
 In reference to the removal of prisoners. 
 
 420 Anthony, Philip Lee. Author. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. 
 Little Rock, March 16, 1871. 
 
 An interesting letter regarding the origin of Alice Gary's 
 family in America. 
 
 421 Baltimore. The Original Subscription lists, in aid of 
 erecting a new church in Baltimore Town, by the Vestry of 
 Saint Paul's Parish. 4 pages, folio. No date, but probably 
 in the latter part of the i8th century. Signed by no con- 
 tributors, including Chas. Carroll, Wm. Williams, Jno. Dor- 
 sey, Thos. Langton, &c. 
 
 422 Baltimore. A. L. S. of J. B. Bernaben, 3 pages, 4to. 
 Baltimore, March 18, 1813. To Jno. Stoughton. 
 
 In refere7ice to the premeditated attack on Baltimore by the 
 British Squadron, and the slight preparation for resistance. 
 
 423 Barker, Jacob. Financier. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. 
 Washington, Nov. 23, 18 14. To Col. Austin. 
 
 Giving minute particulars of the last days, and death of 
 Vice-President Elbridge Gerry, Signer of the Declaration of 
 Independence. 
 
 424 Bell, Samuel. Governor of New Hampshire and U. S. 
 senator. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, March 24, 
 1828. To Henry Hubbard. 
 
 "A reaction seems to be everywhere taking place favorable to the 
 Administration, and the prospect of Mr. Adams' re-election is now 
 most decidedly better than it has hitherto been." 
 
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 425 Birch, N. S. An Englishman who had visited America. 
 A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. London, Sep. 3, 1857. 
 
 Describes meeting Longfellow, Ole Bjill and other eminent 
 characters. 
 
 426 Broadside. Proclamation of President Andrew Johnson, 
 Sep. 9, 1867. In regard to disorders in North and South 
 Cai'oHna. Folio. 
 
 427 Broadside. An Act to provide for designating, survey- 
 ing, and granting- the Military Bounty Lands. Si;jned by 
 Nat. Cutting. Washington, 18 16. 
 
 428 Broadside. Congress of the United States. An Act for 
 the relief of Thos. Jenkins & Co. (remittinj.j duties). Signed 
 by Thos. Jefferson. Washington, June 14, 1790. Folio. 
 
 429 Broadside. Third Congress of the United States. An 
 Act relative to the passing of coasting vessels between Long 
 Island and Rhode Island. March 2, 1795. Signed by 
 Edmund Randolph. 
 
 430 Broadside. Fourth Congress of the United States. An 
 Act making appropriations for the support of government. 
 4 pages, foho. Feb'y 5, 1796. Signed by Timothy Pick- 
 ering. 
 
 431 Buchanan & Breckenridge. Demoeractic Electoral 
 Ticket. Nov. 4, 1856. With Portrait of Buchanan & 
 Breckenridge. (Lithographed at Richmond, Virginia.) 
 
 432 Buchanan Campaign. An interesting letter on the sub- 
 ject. From Julius Behrens, Secretary, Young Men's Demo- 
 cratic Club of San Francisco, California. Nov. 3, 1S56.- 
 With Portrait of Buchanan Engraved on first sheet. 
 
 433 Burritt, Elihu. " The Learned Blacksmith." Auto- 
 graph manuscript, 6 pages, folio, entitled, " The Wants of 
 the Nation ; their Debt and Due." 
 
 434 Calhoun, John C. Vice-President of the United States. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, Jan. 4th, 1841. To 
 Major Chas. Young, with franked address. 
 
 In this letter he gives advice to be heeded today : 
 " The object of the party coming into power are doubtless a pub- 
 lick debt, a national bank & protective tariff. Should they succeed, 
 it will be difiScult to save our system of government, from undergoing; 
 
a revolution. I stand opposed to the whole, and shall omit nothing 
 to defeat them. But, Sir, so corrupt are the times, so dependent are 
 large & influential classes on the Government & banks, that it is 
 difficult to say, whether it can be done." 
 
 435 Carroll, Right Rev. John. First Roman Catholic 
 Bishop in the United States and First Archbishop of Mary- 
 land. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, June 27, 1814. To Mons. 
 de Caraman. 
 
 436 Carter Correspondence. Letters to Robt. Carter, of 
 Armory Hall, from 1784 to 1805. From Richard Lee, 
 Ludwell Lee, Philip Lee and others. 4to. 1 1 pieces. 
 
 437 Chabert, Jos. Bernard, Marquis de. Celebrated French 
 naval officer, who served in the American Revolution. A. 
 D. S. 8vo. Tombekbe, 1759. 
 
 A List of Supplies for the Indians. 
 
 438 Clymer, Geo. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. No date ; slightly damaged 
 on the lower margin. 
 
 "As to news, we are frequently told and perhaps with Truth of 
 Embarkations from New York, but whether the whole of the British 
 Forces is to leave us, I will not even venture to conjecture." 
 
 439 Colman, R. H. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Bowling Green, 
 Oct. I, 1847. 
 
 " Gen Scott about the 20th of August defeated the Mexicans with 
 great loss * * * the Mexicans are fighting desperately, shooting from 
 the windows and the tops of the houses, the women even aiding by 
 rolling stones, on our troops in the Streets." 
 
 440 Conrad, Robt. T. Jurist and poet. Autograph poem, 
 signed, of seven stanzas, entitled, "the Wife of the Inebriate." 
 
 441 Cowper, Wm. One of the most eminent of Briti.sh 
 poets. D. S. folio. July 13, 1762. Damaged. 
 
 442 Custis, Eliza Park. Granddaughter of Martha Wash- 
 ington (signed E. P. Law). A. L. S. 4to. Washington, 
 April 16, 1804. To Robt. G. Harper. 
 
 Intfoducing her son who is to study Law under Mr. Harper : 
 " AffiDrd your kind attention & protection to my beloved son." 
 
 443 De Jaudenes, Don Josef. Spanish minister to the U. 
 S. during the French war. A. L. S. 5 pages, 4to. Palma 
 Majorca, July 20, 1797. 
 
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 444 De Lancey, Oliver. Officer in the French and Indian 
 war. Brig.-Genl. of the British forces in the Revolution at 
 Long Island. A. L. S. with initials, folio. Jan. 3, 1782. 
 To Lieut.-Col. Lawrence, and A. L. 4 pages, 4to. Charles- 
 town, Sep. I, 1782, and lead pencil portrait of Genl. De 
 Lancey drawn by Plimmer. 3 pieces. 
 
 445 Dorcey, Clement. Maryland politician. A. L. S. 3 
 pages, folio (1827). A review of the political situation in 
 the Union, with particular reference to the campaign against 
 J. Q. Adams. 
 
 446 De Kay, Drake. Colonel in the Civil war. D. S. small 
 4to. Washington, July 16, 1861. One of his famous 
 passes of the Potomac, with the signature, which was bigger 
 than the man. 
 
 447 Fish, R. R. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Philada., n. d. To 
 Gen. W. W. Belknap, regarding the abuse of Genl. Grant 
 by Genl. Howard and members of the Union League of 
 Philada. as " a low degraded fellow." 
 
 448 Fitz, James. Manager of Monticello, the home of Jef- 
 ferson. A. L. S. folio. July 14, 1826. 
 
 He tells of the death of his father from dysentery, and adds: 
 ' ' Mr. Jefferson died the day before my father of the same disorder. ' "■ 
 
 449 Casey, J. U. S. officer stationed at Tampa. A. L. S- 
 with initials, 4 pages, 4to. Tampa, June 15, 1850. To 
 Gen. Heniy Prince, describing society there, and the cor- 
 ruption incident to the removal of the Seminole Indians. 
 
 450 Forsyth, John. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 3 pages, 
 4to. Washington, Jan. 24, 1826. 
 
 " Taylor's election was the result of want of wise combination at 
 the outset. * * * There is nothing left for our friends but opposition- 
 The administration will be opposed firmly and calmly." 
 
 451 Gaine, Hugh. The Tory printer of New York. D. S. 
 double folio. Feb. 25, 1800. An entry of book at the 
 Custom House. 
 
 452 General Orders of the U. S. Army, 1862. Printed 
 at army headquarters at Port Royal and New Orleans, and 
 issued by Genl. David Hunter and Col. R. B. Irwin. 
 
 5 pieces. 
 
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 453 Gillen, Alex. Commodore in the Navy of South Caro- 
 lina in the Revolution. L. S. 4to. Philada., June 6, 1782. 
 To Genl. Washington, in regard to two boxes which he had 
 brought from Europe for him. 
 
 454 Grimes, John. Of Georgia. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. 
 June 2, 1805. Regarding Noble W. Jones and Governor 
 Oglethorpe. 
 
 455 Halleck, Fitz Greene. Popular American poet. Auto- 
 graph manuscript, 2 pages, folio. A fable and some proverbs, 
 written when a boy, with some pencil drawings. 
 
 456 Hancock, John. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. D. S. folio, partly printed. Philada., Sep. i, 
 1777. The commission of John Goodwyn as lieutenant of 
 the Third South Carolina Regiment. 
 
 457 Hanley, Seth C. Politician. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 
 Buffalo, Oct. 2, 1848. To Horace Greeley. 
 
 ' ' If General Taylor is elected he will command your support by 
 the wisdom, virtue and firmness of his course. * * * * The Barn- 
 burners are growing small by degrees and beautifully less in this region. 
 Cass will beat Van every where." 
 
 458 Harper, Francis G. Distinguished Maryland states- 
 man. Gen. in War of 18 12. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Bal- 
 timore, May 20, I 8 17. 
 
 459 Cincinnati. Harrison Campaign. A curious etching 
 showing a triumphal arch erected at Main Street, corner of 
 Fourth, Cincinnati, and a reception given by the citizens to 
 Gen. W. H. Harrison, Oct. i, 1840. Being the front page 
 of a letter from A. Owen to W. P. Fessenden, dated Cin- 
 cinnati, Oct. 17, 1840. Giving an account of the election 
 returns from Ohio and the West. 
 
 460 Harvard University. Broadside. Order of the exer- 
 cises for commencement, Aug. 25, 1802. Foho. Small 
 piece cut out at bottom. 
 
 461 Harvard University. Broadside. Names of graduates 
 and lists of theses at commencement, 1802, in Latin. Folio. 
 
 462 Heath, Wm. Maj.-Gen. in the Revolution. D.S. folio. 
 Aug. 21,1 778. An order on Ebenezer Hancock for rations 
 due Col. Eizra Newall. Stained. 
 
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 463 Hill, Thos. British statesman. L. S. 2 pages, folio. 
 Whitehall, July 9, 1751. To Admiral Geo. Clinton, Gov- 
 ernor of New York, notifying him of Acts passed by the 
 British Parliament in relation to the Colonies restraining the 
 issue of Paper Money. 
 
 464 Hood, Thos. Eminent English poet and humorist. A. 
 L. S.4to. No date. To J. Thompson, with address. 
 
 ' ' As for the Gem — I cut it, ' The Haunted Hogshead ' must there- 
 fore have gone into the hands of the present Editors," &c. 
 
 465 Hooker, Rev. Thos. Early New England divine. Pas- 
 tor of the Eighth Church formed in the Colony of Massa- 
 chusetts, and identified with all the affairs of that Colony. 
 Autograph manuscript in Greek and Latin, 3 pages, 4to. 
 
 Specimens of Hooker's Writing are very rare. 
 
 466 Howe, Sir William. English general. Commanded 
 at Bunker's Hill and the British forces at New York and 
 Philadelphia. D. S. 4 pages, folio. New York, March 18, 
 1777. 
 
 A Warrant for the Payment of Moneys for Repairing Fort 
 Edward and Fort Cumberland. 
 
 4.67 Hunt, Washington. Governor of New York. A. L. 
 S. 4 pages, 4to. Lockport, April 22, 1858. An interest- 
 ing letter about the Erie Canal, The Kansas Troubles, etc. 
 
 468 Huntington. Selina, Countess of. The Friend of the 
 Methodist. A. L. S. 4to. Watkin's College, Nov. 5, 1784. 
 With Portrait. 
 
 468)^ Indians. A. L. S. 4to. of Dr. M. C. Leavenworth. 
 Camp near the False Washita, June 5, 1834. Regarding 
 Western explorations and murders by the Indians. 
 
 469 Jefferson, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence and President of the United States. Vellum. 
 D. S. folio. Washington, Jan. 9, 1807. Signed also by 
 James Madison. Ships papers. 
 
 470 Jefferson, Thomas. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Rich- 
 mond, Dec. 18, 1780. Damaged. 
 
 In reference to a proper place for Wintering the French 
 Fleet. 
 
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 471 Jones, Allen. Member of the Continental Congress 
 from North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Tarboro, Dec. 3, 
 1787. 
 
 Resigning his Commission as Brig. -Gen. of the Militia of 
 Halifax. Rare. 
 
 472 Kane, George P. Confederate mayor of Baltimore dur- 
 ing the Civil war. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Danville, Sep. 
 22, 1866. Regarding the unjust suppression of his tobacco 
 factory. 
 
 473 Lafayette, Gilbert Metier de. French Major-Gen. in 
 the American Revolution and friend of Washington. A. 
 L. S. (with initials). 4to. In French. La Grange, n. d. 
 
 474 Laurens, John. Distinguished officer in the Revolution. 
 Aide and secretary to Washington. Participated in every 
 action of the army that Washington commanded. A. L. S. 
 6 pages, 4to. Feb. 18, 1774. To his father, Henry Laur- 
 ens, with address. An affectionate letter of the greatest 
 
 HISTORICAL INTEREST. 
 
 Speaking of the Acts of the Congress of lyy^ he says : 
 
 " Now I would wish my Countrymen to speak out, and to speak 
 boldly — their Cause is the sacred Cause of Iviberty in which no Shifts 
 or Evasions should be used — In the grand Claim I entirely agree with 
 them, persuaded in my own mind that it is founded upon the Princi- 
 ples and Spirit of the British Constitution. I go farther — and say if we 
 are not intitled to the Privilege which we there contend for, it is now 
 time to procure it, which if we cannot do peaceably ; we must purchase 
 it with our Swords — for undoubtedly if a British Parliament may pre- 
 scribe to us the Mode and Quantity of our Taxes, we are but Slaves — 
 if the I<etter of the Law is against us, which I think it is not, the 
 Spirit is for us ; but suppose that both I^etter and Spirit were against 
 us, it would be base in us to submit — if we can be united to Great 
 Britain upon no other Terms, let us hasten a Separation," &c. 
 
 475 Lee, Henry. " Light Horse Harry." A distinguished 
 officer in the Revolution. Commanded " Lee's Legion." 
 A. L. S. 4to. April 25 (1780). To William Fitzgerald. 
 
 476 Lee, Rev. Richard Henry. Biographer. A. L. S. 3 
 pages, 4to. Washington, Pa, March 17, 1838. In refer- 
 ence to his " Life of Richard Henry Lee." 
 
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 477 Lewis, Eleanor Park Curtis. Washington's adopted 
 daughter. Wife of Lawrence Lewis. A. L. in the 3rd 
 person, 3 pages, 8vo. Woodlawn, April 19, 18 16. 
 
 478 Lincoln, Abraham. Original steel engraved invitation 
 to the second inaugral ball, March 4, 1865, with a portrait 
 of Lincoln and Johnson. 
 
 479 Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph legal document, 10 
 lines, 4to. July 11, 1839. 
 
 480 Lincoln, Abraham. A. L. S. of Amherst W. Stone, 
 8vo. New York, Jan. 18, 1865. Requesting an appoint- 
 ment as district attorney for Georgia. Signed also by John 
 G. Nicolay. 
 
 481 Mcintosh, Lachlan. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolution. 
 Killed Button Gwinnett in a duel. A. D. S. 4 pages, 4to 
 (and signature four times in the body). Savannah, April 
 II, 1788. 
 
 482 McKenney, Thomas L. Indian biographer. A. L. S. 
 2 pages. 4to. Boston, June 20, 1843. To General Dear- 
 borne, proposing the establishment of the Indian Territory 
 and urging the organization of a society for improving the 
 Indians. 
 
 483 Maurice, Prince of Orange. L. S. folio. Arnhem, 
 Sep. 13, 1623. with address. 
 
 484 Mexican War. Original publication (appendix to the 
 Congressional Globe). Containing President Polk's mes- 
 sage of Dec, 1847, on the Mexican war. 16 pages, 4to. 
 
 485 Massachusetts in the Revolution. Documents signed 
 by John Avery, Deputy Secretary of Councils, June 8, I779> 
 4to. Being resolutions of the council chamber requesting 
 Congress to pay Colonel Jonathan Loring Austin for his 
 services in carrying to France the news of the Surrender of 
 Burgo3/ne. 
 
 486 Massachusetts in the Revolution. Documents signed 
 by John Avery. FoHo. Jan. 11, 1780. Resolutions of 
 the House of Representatives appointing Col. John L. 
 Austin, as agent of the State, to negotiate a loan from the 
 Government of France. 
 
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 487 Madison, James. President of the United States. D. 
 S. folio. Washington, Nov. 12, 1813. 
 
 Commission of Tench Coxe as Naval Officer of Philadel- 
 phia. 
 
 488 Monroe, James. President of the United States. L. S. 
 folio, 3 pages. June 27, 18 14. 
 
 489 New England Courant for Feb. 4 to Feb. 11, 1723. 
 A facsimile of the original issue, printed in 1856 on the 
 press used by Dr. Franklin in 1723. 
 
 490 New York. A Deed of Partition for Lands in the State 
 of New York, dated Oct. 4, 1721. Signed by Jacob Kip, 
 David Provoost, Phillip Van Cortlandt, John Schuyler, 
 Oliver Schuyler, Abraham De Peyster and Cadwallader 
 Golden. 4 pages, double folio. 
 
 491 Nullification. Manuscript resolutions adopted at a 
 meeting of the 33d Regiment Alabama Militia on Oct. 20, 
 
 1 S3 2, protesting against the doctrine of nullification. Signed 
 by Col. Wm. Brandon and W. Graves Bouldin. 3 pages, 
 4to. 
 
 492 Palfrey, Col. William. Aide to Gen. Washington. 
 Lost at sea in 1780. A. L. S. folio. Camp, March 16, 
 1778. Mentions General Washington. Stained and 
 damaged. 
 
 493 Parsons, Samuel H. Brig. -Gen. in the Revolution. 
 A. D. S. small 4to. June 12, 1775. 
 
 494 Paschall, Benjamin. D. S. small 4to. July 30, 1779. 
 Signed to the oath of allegiance of Derick Peterson of 
 Philadelphia. 
 
 495 Payne, John Howard. Poet. Author of Home Sweet 
 Home. Autograph poem of 1 1 stanzas, entitled " Fortune." 
 
 2 pages, 4to. 
 
 496 Philadelphia Masons. Receipts signed by the trea- 
 surers of the Grand Lodge : S. W. Bradford, G. Hamilton, 
 Richard Bache and J. S. Lewis. 1 801 -18 10. 4 pieces. 
 
 497 Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth. Aide to Gen. Wash- 
 ington, and one of the most distinguished officers in the 
 Revolution. Commissioned Brig.-Gen. in 1783. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 4to. Pickney Island, March 3, 18 15. 
 
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 498 Power, Tyrone. Noted British actor. Lost at sea on 
 the " President." A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Philadelphia. 
 Written shortly before he sailed on the " President." 
 
 499 Prior, Matthew. Distinguished British poet. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 4to. Paris, Aug. 7, 1699. Damaged. 
 
 500 Ramsay, David. Member of the Continental Congress, 
 and historian. A. L. S. folio. Charlestown, Aug. 8, 1783. 
 Damaged. 
 
 501 Randolph, Edmund. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. Attorney General of the United States. A. D. 4 
 pages, folio. Entitled " Thoughts on the Situation of the 
 late Gen. Nelson's Affairs." 
 
 502 Ristori, Adelaide. One of the most celebrated of ac- 
 tresses. A. L. S. 4to, Svo. N. d. 
 
 503 Rives, Amelia. Novelist and poet. Autograph poem, 
 signed, 4 pages, 4to. Entitled " Blue Water-Lilies," with 
 short note accompanying it. 
 
 504 Rockwell, H. W. Poet. Autograph poem, signed, 2 
 pages, 4to. Entitled " Dirge at the Grave of Little Freddie." 
 
 505 Rodney, Thomas. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Dover, Sep. 14, 1791. 
 
 506 Selwyn, John. Father of George Selwyn, the wit. A. 
 L. S. 3 pages, 4to. April 2, 1742. A sharp letter of ad- 
 vice and reproach to his son. 
 
 507 Smith, Samuel F. Clergyman and poet. Author of 
 " My Country 'Tis of Thee." Autograph copy, signed, of 
 his celebrated national him, " My Country 'Tis of Thee." 
 
 508 Sparks, Jared. Washington's biographer. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, 8vo. Cambridge, Jan. 14, 1865. 
 
 509 Sullivan, John. Distinguished Maj.-Gen. in the Revo- 
 lution. L. S. folio. Headquarters, June 13, 1778. 
 
 510 Sumner, Jethro. Brig. -Gen. in the Revolution. Auto- 
 graph manuscript, 7 pages, 4to, and a contemporary copy 
 of a letter to Gen. Sumner from Gen. Horatio Gates. Dated 
 Oct. 2, 1780. (As a lot.) 
 
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 5 1 1 Slave Deed. Bill of sale of a negro woman named 
 Maria and her infant child for ;^lOO. Aug. 15, 1 803. 
 
 512 Taylor, Zachary. President of the United States. A. 
 L. 2 pages, 4to. Camp near Monterey, May 9, 1847. 
 
 One-half of the third page, which contained the signature,, 
 is torn off. 
 
 513 Thoreau, Henry D. Distinguished American author. 
 Autograph manuscript, 2 pages, 4to. 
 
 514 Tyler, John. President of the United States. A. L. S> 
 3 pages, 4to. Sherwood Forrest, July 14, 1858. An in- 
 teresting letter in reference to the reclamadon of the remains 
 of President Monroe at Richmond, Virginia. 
 
 5 1 5 Washington, General George. Commander-in-Chief 
 of the Continental army. First President of the United 
 States. The greatest of all Americans. A. L. S. 2 pages,, 
 4to. Mt. Vernon, July 15, 1798. To Gen. Marshall. 
 
 Stained and portion of signature and part of text obliterated, 
 
 516 Washington, George. L. S. folio. Nevvburgh, May 
 15, 1782. To Col. Pickering. 
 
 "Sir, 
 
 If you are not detained in Phila. by unavoidable means, and for 
 valuable purposes, it is much my wish that you should repair to this 
 place as soon as it can be done conveniently. I am in total ignorance 
 of your powers and prospects of carrying the Army into the field, and 
 indeed of many other matters essential for me to know. The hourly 
 expectation I have had of seing you with the Army, has prevented me 
 from issuing some very necessary orders, and caused delays which I 
 fear will be injurious to the operations of the Campaign. I am induced 
 to write this, as I learn from your assistant, that it may be some time, 
 before you arrive at this port. Your two Letters of the 23d and 30th of 
 April have been received, a daily expectation of your arrival has pre- 
 vented their being acknowledged before this 
 
 With Esteem & Regard 
 I am 
 Sir 
 Your Most Obed Serv't. 
 
 G. Washington " 
 
 517 Washington, Geo. D. S. 4to. April I2th. No year. 
 Stained and faded. 
 
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 518 Washington, Geo. Contemporary copy of a letter from 
 Washington to Lieut. Gov. Pierce Van Cortlandt. Spring- 
 field, Aug. 10, 1780. In reference to the Campaign in New 
 York. 
 
 519 Washington, Geo A contemporary copy of a letter 
 from Washington to Genl. Clinton. New Windsor, Dec. 19, 
 1780. Introducing the Chevalier de Chastellux and others. 
 
 520 Washington, Geo. An impression from the original en- 
 graved plate, " Invitation to Dinner." 
 
 521 Washington, Mary. A leaf from the Manuscript Cook 
 Book of the Mother of Geo. Washington. Small 4to. 
 The book from which this page comes was signed " Hannah 
 Fauntleroy 20th March 1739." 
 
 522 Washington, Geo. A mysterious letter from a Lady to 
 Genl. Washington. No date. Unsigned. 
 
 523 Washington, Geo. Autograph letter signed, from Jno. 
 Taylor to Genl. Wa.shington. Feb'y 10, 1799. 
 
 524 Washington, Geo. Autograph letter signed, from Diego 
 Joseph Navarro, Governor of Cuba, to Genl. Washington. 
 Havanna, March 11, 1778. 
 
 525 Washington, Geo. Autograph letter signed, from 
 Colonel Cambray to Genl. Washington. Philada., Oct. 8, 
 1782. Asking permis.sion to return to France. 
 
 526 Washington, Geo. Letter signed, from Sargent Paul 
 Dudley, to Genl. Washington. Camp before Boston, Oct. 
 16, 1775. 
 
 527 W^ashington, Geo. Autograph letter signed, from Col. 
 Henry Hay to Genl. Washington. Fish Kill, Sep. 21, 1778. 
 
 528 Washington, Geo. Autograph letter signed, from 
 Count D'Amdry, Governor of St. Domingo, to Genl. Wash- 
 ington. Aug. 4, 1776. 
 
 529 Washington, Geo. Autograph letter signed, from Mat- 
 thew Campbell, to Genl. Washington. July 26, 1774. En- 
 dorsed on the back in the handwriting of Washington. 
 
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 530 Washington, Wm. A. Colonel in the Revolution, and 
 one of Washington's Executors. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. 
 Haywood, Sep. 23, 1798. To Genl. Washington, on busi- 
 ness, and endorsed on the back by Washington with four 
 lines, including his name. 
 
 531 Young, Edward. Eminent English poet. Author of 
 "Night Thoughts." D. S. 4to. Jan. 5th, 1763. 
 
 532 Zinzendorff, Nicolas Ludwig, Count von. Thefamous 
 leader of the Moravians in Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 pages, 
 4to. Utrecht, July 20, 17 19. Regarding the affairs of the 
 Moravians in Holland. 
 
 Very rare and fine. 
 
 533 Andros, Sir Edmund. Colonial Governor of Virginia, 
 New York, &c. D. S. double folio. April 26, 1698. 
 With Seal. 
 
 534 Ashe, Samuel. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. 
 folio. Raleigh, Sep. ic, 1796. 
 
 535 Boudinot, Ellas. President of the Continental Congress. 
 L. S. folio. Phila., May 6, 1783. 
 
 536 Calvert, Philip. Colonial Judge. Commissary General 
 for the Proving of Wills in the Province of Maryland. D. 
 S. double folio. May 7, 1671. 
 
 537 Caswell, Richard. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. folio. Fay- 
 etteviUe, Jan. 6, 1787. 
 
 538 Clay, Henry. Presidential Nominee. Eminent Orator 
 and Statesman. A. L. S. 4to. Ashland, Nov. 3, 1832. 
 To C. P. Dorman, with address. 
 
 An interesting political letter in reference to Jackson's elec- 
 tion. 
 
 ' ' Before this letter reaches you, the fate of the P. Election, as far as 
 it depends upon the choice of Electors, will have been decided. May 
 the decision be such as will heal the wounds of our bleeding Country, 
 inflicted by the folly & madness of a lawless Military Chieftain ! I 
 have great hopes and strong confidence in the defeat of Gen'l Jack- 
 son." 
 
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 539 Cleveland, Grover. President of the United States. 
 A. L. S. 8vo. Princeton, Dec. 12, 1901. 
 
 " I am severely taxed by the volume of letters written to me. I 
 cannot afford to employ a Secretary and must struggle with them as 
 best I can." 
 
 540 Delaware. Rations to be furnished monthly to the offi- 
 cers and soldiers of the Delaware Regiments. 4to. (About 
 1780.) 
 
 541 Farragut, David G. The Great Union Admiral of the 
 Civil War. L. S. 4to. Cherbourg, July 15, 1867. 
 
 542 Gilmer, Thomas W. Governor of Virginia. Sec. of 
 Navy. Killed by the bursting of a gun on the " Prince- 
 ton." A. L. S. 4to. Charlottesville, April 8, 1834, and 
 A. L. S. of F. W. Gilmer. Winchester, Aug. 19, 1817. 
 
 (2 pieces.) 
 
 543 Hale, Edward Everett. Eminent Clergymen and 
 Author. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Roxbury, April 30, 1890. 
 
 544 Irwin, Jared. Governor of Georgia. D. S. 3 pages, 
 foho. Milledgeville, Nov. 18, 1808. With Seal. 
 
 545 Jefferson, Joseph. Celebrated Actor. A. L. S. 2 pages, 
 8vo. Feb. 7, 1902. 
 
 546 Johnson, Andrew, President of the United States. D. 
 S. folio, 2 pages. Washington, Aug. 24, 1865. Also 
 signed by William H. Seward. The pardon of Lawrence 
 Washington for taking part with the South in the Civil War. 
 
 547 Johnston, Samuel. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. folio. Fayette- 
 ville, Dec. 2, 1788, and Dec. 5, 1789. (2 pieces.) 
 
 COL. KERSHAW'S ORDERLY BOOK DURING THE 
 REVOLUTION IN GEORGIA. 
 
 548 Kershaw, Elias. Celebrated Lieut. -Col. in the Revolu- 
 tion. Original manuscript orderly book kept by him in 
 Georgia from March 2 to April 20, 1779. 5 5 pages, 4to. 
 Consisting of his camp orders and copies of his various let- 
 ters written to General WilUamson, and copies of letters of 
 General Williamson to him dating from camp at Congarus, 
 
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 March 2, to camp near The Three Runs, April 20, 1779. 
 Containing much important information in reference to do- 
 ings and movements of the Army around and near Augusta 
 as well as giving accounts of the depredations of the enemy. 
 
 549 Kershaw, Elias. Autograph Recruiting Orders and 
 Officers as they stand for promotion in the " Regiment of 
 Rangers." March 6, 1776. 4 pages, 4to. 
 
 550 Lafayette, Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis De. Cele- 
 brated French General in the American Revolution. Auto- 
 graph Essay on the Position America holds in the World. 
 8 lines, signed. Small 4to. 
 
 551 Lee, George. One of the early members of the Lee 
 family in Virginia. D. S. folio. Sep. 13, 1761. Being his 
 last will and testament. Signed also by William Lee, George 
 and Martha Turberville, and Richard Parker. 
 
 552 Lee, George W. C. Maj .-General in the Confederate 
 Army. Son of Gen. Robert E. Lee. A. L. S. 8vo. 
 Burke's Station, Nov. 10, 1902. 
 
 553 Lee, Henry. Celebrated Officer in the Revolution. 
 The Brave Light Horse Harry. A. L. S. 4to. N. D. To 
 Capt. Washington. 
 
 554 Lee, Richard Henry. Celebrated Statesman. One of 
 the first to move for a declaration of independence. D. S. 
 folio. 1762. Damaged. 
 
 555 Lee, Fitzhugh. Maj.-Gen. in the Confederate States 
 Army. A. L. S. 8vo. Chicago, Aug. n, 1902. 
 
 556 Marshall, John. The Great Chief Justice of the U. S. 
 and Biographer of Washington. A. L. S. 8vo. To Wil- 
 liam Wirt. An interesting letter in reference to Patrick 
 Henry. 
 
 557 Mason, George. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Williamsburg, June 4, 
 1779. A fine specimen and an interesting historical letter, 
 in which he says . 
 
 "We have accounts from the Southward, which tho' not abso- 
 lutely authenticated, I think can hardly be doubted, that the Ene- 
 mie's Army, tempted by the promises of the Tories & hoping to carry 
 the place before Gen'l Lincoln could come up, made a forced March 
 to Charles Town ; which after a five Hours Cannonade, they attempted 
 
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 to storm ; but were repulsed with the loss of more than a thousand 
 men, by the Garrison, & General Moultrie who had thrown himself, 
 with two thousand men, into the Town, that they retreated with great 
 precipitation, leaving all their Artillery & baggage, & that their whole 
 army wou'd probably fall into our hands." 
 
 558 Morton, Levi P. Vice President of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 8vo. Eagle Island, Aug. 29, 1903, and L. S. 8vo. 
 Ellerslie, Nov. 10, 1903. 2 pieces. 
 
 559 Moultrie, Wm. Celebrated Major-Gen. in the Revolu- 
 tion. Governor of South Carolina. D. S. double folio. 
 Columbia, Jan. 7, 1793. 
 
 560 The Same. D. S. double folio. Nov. 24, 1794. 
 
 561 Otis, Samuel A. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 Secretary of the U. S. Senate. L. S. 4to. May i, 1793. 
 
 562 Nicholson, Sir Francis. Colonial Governor of Virginia, 
 Maryland and South Carolina. D. S. double folio. James 
 Town, June 7, 1699. 
 
 563 Page, John. Governor of Virginia. Served with Wash- 
 ington against the French and Indians. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Richmond, Aug. 7, 1805. 
 
 564 Pendleton, Edmund. Member of the First Continental 
 Congress. Drew up the first resolutions in the Virginia 
 Convention which proposed the Declaration of Indendence. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Williamsburg, Dec. 24, 1775. To 
 Wm. Woodford, with address. 
 
 A fine historical letter in reference to the disposition of the 
 army : 
 
 "We have a confirmation of Colo. Arnold's being in possession 
 of Quebec, the Gates of which were opened to him & he entered as 
 you did into Norfolk so that all Canada is Ours, Carleton was in 
 Vessells in the St. Lawrence between Montreal & the Mouth of the 
 Sorrell; at the last Colo. Easton had some Cannon Mounted & two 
 Rows of Gallies armed to prevent his Passage, & had compelled him 
 to retire, while Gen'l Montgomery was preparing an Attack by Ves- 
 sells for Montreal, which must lay him between two fires & I hope 
 Catch him & his Stores, which he says are immense. A Store Ship 
 worth £30,000 Stelg. taken to the Northward has just such a cargo. 
 Gen'l Washington says, as he would have given an Invoice for, 
 amongst other things 30 Tons of Cartridges & 2600 stands of Arms," 
 
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 565 Pendleton, Edmund. Part of A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. 
 The upper portion torn away. Mentions Gen'l Washington, 
 
 566 Philadelphia. Parchment Document, signed by Chief 
 Justice Wm. Tilghman of Pennsylvania; John Barker, 
 Mayor of Philadelphia, &c. 2 pages, double folio. May 
 9, 1810. 
 
 567 Philadelphia. Parchment Document, signed by Wm. 
 Tilghman, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania; signed also by 
 John Barker, Mayor of Philadelphia. May 7, 18 10. 
 
 568 Pinckney, Charles. Delegate to the Constitutional 
 Convention. Governor of South Carolina. D. S. folio. 
 June II, 1792, and Sept. 14, 1795. 2 pieces. 
 
 569 Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth. Brevt.-Brig. Gen'L 
 in the Revolution, Aide to General Washington. Auto- 
 graph Postscript, signed, of five lines, Nov. 23, 1792, to a 
 two-page folio letter from John Chestnut. 
 
 570 Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth. A. D. S. 4to. Nov. 
 24, 1792. 
 
 571 Rodney, Caesar. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. D. S. folio. Dover, Oct. 28, 1783. 
 
 572 Rodney, Caesar. D. S. folio. Dover, Oct. 28, 1783. 
 
 573 Slavery. Broadside Advertisement. Sale of Land and 
 Negroes, at Pubhc Auction. " Ten hkely Negroes." Hal- 
 ifax, N. C, March 27, 1857. 
 
 574 Spaight, Richard Dobbs. Delegate to the Constitu- 
 tional Convention, Governor of North Carolina. D. S. 
 folio. Fayetteville, Jan. 13, 1794. 
 
 575 Stone, David. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. 
 folio. Raleigh, Dec. 19, 1808. 
 
 576 Thomson, Charles. Secretary of the Continental Con- 
 gress. Circular L. S. foho. Nov. 11, 1786; June, 14, 
 1788, and Sept. 6, 1788. 3 pieces! 
 
 577 Walton, George. Signer of the Declartion of Inde- 
 pendence. Governor of Georgia. D. S. foho. Aug 22 
 1783. 
 
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 578 Walton, George. D. S. folio. N. D. 
 
 579 Walton, George. D. S. 2 pages, 4to. 1781. 
 
 580 Welles, Gideon. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. Various 
 
 dates. ^ ])ieces. 
 
 581 Stone, David. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. 
 folio. Various elates. 1 1 pieces. 
 
 582 Hawkins, William. Governor of North Carolina. D. 
 S. folio. Various dates. 11 pieces. 
 
 583 Miller, William. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. 
 folio. Various dates. 12 pieces. 
 
 584 Branch, John. Governor of North Carolina. D. S. 
 folio. Various dates. 14 pieces. 
 
 585 Georgia. Documents signed by various Governors of 
 Georgia, including : Wilson Lumpkin, George M. Troup, 
 John Clark, William Schley, &c. Folio and 4to. Various 
 dates. 22 pieci's. 
 
 586 North Carolina. Documents signed by Governors of 
 North Carolina, including: James Turner, John Owen, 
 Wm. R. Davie, Hutchins G. Burton, Benj. Williams, Jesse 
 Franl^lin, Nath. Alexander, Gabriel Holmes, David L. 
 Swain, Benj. Smith, Rich'd D. Spaight, &c. Folio. Various 
 dates. 33 pieces. 
 
 587 South Carolina. Documents signed by Governors of 
 South Carolina, including Joseph Alston, Whitemarsh B. 
 Seabrook, William Aikin, J. H. Hammond and James Ham- 
 ilton, Jr. Folio. Various dates. 6 nieces. 
 
 588 North Carolina. Documents signed by Governors of 
 North Carolina, including William Hawkins, Nathaniel 
 Alexander, Benj. Smith, John Forsyth and Samuel John- 
 ston. Folio. Various dates, 5 pieces, 
 
 589 Ash, Samuel. Governor of North Carolina. Docu- 
 ments signed by. Folio. Various dates. 10 pieces. 
 
 590 Spaight, Richard Dobbs. Governor of North Caro- 
 lina. Documents .signed by. Folio. Various dates. 
 
 5 pieces. 
 
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 591 Carswell, Richard. Governor of North Carolina. 
 Documents signed by. Folio. Various dates. Some with 
 seals. 1 1 pieces. 
 
 592 Martin, Alexander. Governor of North Carolina. 
 Documents signed by. Folio. Various dates. Some with 
 seals. 9 pieces, 
 
 LETTERS OF THE PILGRIM FATHERS, AND EARLY 
 DOCUMENTS RELATING TO NEW ENGLAND. 
 
 JOHN ALDEN, ONE OF THE MAYFLOWER PILGRIMS. 
 
 593 Alden, John. One of the Mayflower Pilgrims, and 
 Magistrate of the Plymouth Colony. D. S. and 3 lines 
 Autograph. 4to. Aug. i, 1665-6. 
 
 Excessively rare. It is an Indian Deed or Agreement. 
 
 ^g4. Armstrong, Lawrence. Colonial Lieutenant Governor 
 of Nova Scotia. D. S. 3 pages, folio. Annapohs Royal, 
 Oct. 14, 173 I. In French and English. 
 
 595 Bernard, Francis. Colonial Governor of Massachu- 
 setts-Bay. D. S. folio. Boston, Sep. 25, 1761. Signed 
 also by Thos. Clapp, Elijah dishing, Josiah Edson, and 
 David Stockbridge. 
 
 The Commission of Isaac Winslow, as Lieutenant of a Troop 
 of Horse under Capt. Nathaniel Little. 
 
 596 Bradford, Wm. Son of the Colonial Governor of Mas- 
 sachusetts. D. S. folio and 9 lines Autograph. Plymouth, 
 Sep. 2, 1700. Signed also by Alex. Standishe, Son of Miles 
 Standish, and John Wadsworth. 
 
 A very rare old Deed, with Signatures of five early settlers. 
 
 597 Bradford, Wm. Son of the Colonial Governor of Mass. 
 A contemporary copy of the Appraisement of the Est. 
 Wm. Bradford, Jr., about 1731. Written by Josiah Cotton. 
 3 page, folio. 
 
 Josiah Cotton was Clerik of the County Court, and Indian 
 Missionary. He prepared a Vocabidary of the Language of 
 the Massachusetts Indians. 
 
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 Letter of Benjamin Church, the Indian Fighter, of New 
 
 England. 
 
 598 Church, Major Benjamin. The Celebrated Indian 
 Fi;^'hter, who took an Active part in the Indian Wars of 
 New England. It was he who killed the celebrated King 
 Philip in 1676. D. S. foHo. Boston, Oct. 30, 1696. 
 
 This excessively rare and valuable historical document is the 
 complaint of Major Benj. Church against Capt. Jiio. Alden, 
 Commander of a Brigateen in the Expedition against the 
 French and Indians. He accuses Alden of great cruelty, re- 
 fusal to obey orders, and for using profane language. Au- 
 tographs OF Benj. Church are of the greatest rarity. 
 See facsimile. 
 
 599 Cole, Hugh. One oi the Early New England Pilgrims 
 and Indian Fighter. L. S. small 4to. Swansea, April r, 
 1671. 
 
 A very important historical document in reference to the 
 condition of the Indians and says that their gathering at 
 Mt. Hope was to see King Philip's child buried. This letter 
 is copied in the history of Duxbury. 
 
 600 Bartlet, Ebenezer. Early Resident of Duxbury, Mass. 
 D. S. folio. Nov. 26, 1744. Signed also by Joseph Bart- 
 let, Fear Stanford, Josiah Cotton, and Edward Arnett. 
 
 601 Cotton, Josiah. Son of the Second John Cotton, Mis- 
 sionary to the Indians, and Clerk of the County Court. D. 
 S. folio. July 22, 1715. Also .signed by John Sprague, 
 Gershoum Crawford, Seth Arnold, &c. 
 
 602 Cotton, Josiah. D. S. 4to and two hnes autograph. 
 March 31, 1740. A deed from Wm. Barston of Hanover 
 to Thomas Bourne for a pew in the Meeting House. 
 Signed also by David Stockbridge and Isaac Little. 
 
 603 Danforth, Thomas. Deputy Col. Gov. of Massachu- 
 setts. D. S. double folio. Oct. 11, 1675. A deed from 
 John Ridgway of Pemequid to John Starthy for a dwelling 
 house in Maiden, also .signed by John Ridgway, Wm. 
 Colman, Thomas Kemble, and Edward Tyng. Tyng was 
 Gov. of Annapolis, Nova Scotia. 
 
 604 Gage, Thomas. Celebrated English General, Military 
 Governor of Massachusetts at the outbreak of the Revolu- 
 
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 tion. L. S. folio. No date. To the Loyal Inhabitants of 
 the Town of Marshfield. 
 
 A7t important historical paper, being his answer to an ad- 
 dress from the inhabitants of Marshfield. 
 
 "I return you my most hearty thanks for your address, and am 
 to assure you that I feel great satisfaction in having contributed to 
 the safety and protection of a People so eminent for their Loyalty 
 to their King and Affection to their Country, at a time when treason 
 and Rebellion is making such hasty strides to overturn our most ex- 
 cellent Constitution, and spread Ruin and Desolation thro' the Pro- 
 vince" &c. 
 
 605 Gardner, Henry. Treasurer and Receiver General of 
 Massachusetts. D. S. folio, partly printed. Boston, July 
 31, 1782. 
 
 606 George II. King of England. Parchment D. S. folio. 
 Kensington, June 21, 1744. 
 
 Commission of Jno. Winslow as Captain in Genl. Handa- 
 syd's Regiment of Foot in America. 
 
 607 Graves, Samuel. Commander-in-Chief of the British 
 Fleet, at Boston, at the outbreak of the Revolution. L. S. 
 2 folios. To the Inhabitants of the Town of Marshfield. 
 
 Important historical paper, being his answer to the address 
 of the inhabitants of Marshfield, thanking them for their loy- 
 alty, and promising them the protection of the fleet. 
 
 608 Hancock, Jno. Broadside Proclamation for Thanks- 
 giving, issued by John Hancock as Governor of Massachu- 
 setts. Oct. 25, 1787. Folio. 
 
 609 Hutchinson, Thos. Colonial Governor of Massachu- 
 setts. D. S. folio. Boston, Nov. 27, 1771. 
 
 Commission of Isaac Winslow as Major of a Regiment of 
 Militia in the County of Plymouth. This commission was en- 
 graved by Nath. Hurd. 
 
 610 Indian Deed. An Early Indian Deed of Land in Mani- 
 nient Old Field, within the Town of Sandwich, from the 
 Indian Chief Oliver of Maniment to Elisha and Timothy 
 Bourne, dated June 6, 1689. Signed by Oliver witli his 
 mark and witnessed by Nathaniel Wing, &c. Double folio. 
 
 A choice specimen of an excessively rare and early Cape 
 Cod Indian Deed. 
 
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 611 Indian Deed. An Early Indian Deed of Land adjacent 
 to Maniment, from the Indian Chief John Joseph, son of 
 Joseph Nanummet, late of Maniment, in the Township of 
 Sandwich, to Elijah Bourne and Hezehiah Bourne, dated 
 March 24, 1690. Signed with the mark of John Joseph. 
 Witnessed by Wm. Bassett. 
 
 A fine and early Cape Cod Indian Deed. 
 
 Letter of Colonial Governor Lovelace, of New York. 
 
 612 Lovelace, Francis. Colonial Governor of New York. 
 A. L. S. foHo. Fort James, July 21, 167 1. To Governor 
 Prince. 
 
 Excessively 7'are, and an important historical letter. It is 
 somewhat soiled by ink blots over the si^ nature, bict the writing 
 is perfectly decipherable . 
 
 "Last night I receavd an expresse from Delaware assuring mee 
 that 2 Indians of a nation under New Jerseys Command, had vil- 
 lenously murthered 2 Christians on Mattinnilocks Hand under the 
 protection of his R. Highnesse, have sent the expresse to Governor 
 Cartwright, and from him expect his resolution, how he will com- 
 port himself in order to a Just vindication, and I doubt not but hee, 
 will prosecute it with all vigour, so that the honor of the English 
 nation and the Tranquility of those parts may bee preserved I 
 thought fitt to acquaint you with these occurrences, that you may 
 take the true mesures of the insolencys of the Indians, and prevent 
 it in your owne, which (if Fame bee not a Lyar) I heard have this 
 summer beene over bold." &c. 
 
 613 Massachusetts Deed. From Wm. Carlile and Mary 
 his wife to Joshua Soule, a share in the Salt Meadows at 
 Duxborough, dated Dec. 26, 1728. Witnessed by Isaac 
 Peterson and Percy Samson, and attested by Justice Hali- 
 jah Savage. Folio. 
 
 614 Shirley, Wm. Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. 
 Printed Letters. Signed in Autograph. 2 pages, folio. 
 Boston, Feb. 3, 1745. 
 
 In reference to raising a regiment for the defence and 
 service of Cape Breton and relieving the soldiers at Lomsburg. 
 
 615 Shute, Samuel. Colonial Governor of Massachusettes- 
 D. S. folio. Boston, Sept. 2, 17 17. 
 
 Damaged and pai't of signature gone. The commission of 
 Isaac Winslow as Colonel. 
 
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 6i6 Winslow, John. A contemporary manuscript account 
 of money expended at the funeral of (Governor) General 
 John Winslow. 4to. 1680. 
 
 It appears by this curious account that the coffin cost only 
 I2S. 6p., whilst the wine, brandy and rum cost i^£ 8s. 6p. 
 
 617 Winslow, Josiah. Colonial Governor of Plymouth 
 Colony. An original contemporary manuscript poem, dated 
 1680. 
 
 " When first ye tawny tribes are (our) woes began 
 This though a prince among ye was man 
 Who sav'd his country this in open field 
 May death Retreat and all his Hectors yield. ' ' 
 
 618 Winslow, John. Colonial Major General in the French 
 and Indian War, Chief Justice of Plymouth County. The 
 town of Winslow was named after him. D. S. 2 pages, 
 4to, signed twice. July 12, about 1750. Oath of Alle- 
 giance to George II. signed also twice by Miles Whitworth, 
 Ephraim Jone.s and John Johnson. 
 
 619 Winslow, John. Parchment A. D. S. 2 pages, folio. 
 Jamaica, June 24, 1741. 
 
 Muster Roll of his Company in the American Regiment of 
 Foot commanded by the Hon. Col. William Gooch on the 
 expedition against Harana. It is signed twice and contains 
 many well-known Boston names. 
 
 620 Winslow, Gen. Isaac. Colonial Chief Justice of Mas- 
 sachusetts. A. D. S. 4to. Nov. 9, 1736. 
 
 Appointment of George Partridge to be the guardian of 
 Jerusha Bradford, the daughter of Governor William Brad- 
 ford. 
 
 PAPERS OF ELBRIDQE GERRY 
 
 Signer of the Declaration of Independence 
 NOTE.— These papers are of intense historical interest, and will help 
 to elucidate many intricate problems of the eventful periods 
 of the American Revolution. 
 
 621 Adams, Abigail. Wife of President John Adams. A. 
 L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, July 8, 1797. To 
 Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 Fine historical letter, nrging him to accept the Embassy to 
 France. This letter, later, got Gerry into much serious trouble. 
 
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 622 Adams, John. Sit^ner of Declaration of Independence 
 and President of the United States. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 
 Passy, Nov. 27, 1778. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 Att interesting letter on American affairs. 
 
 "Our Ennemies are Still in a Delirium : and are Pleasing them- 
 selves with Hopes that Clinton will be more bloody than Howe, 
 nothing is so charming to their Immagination as Blood and Fire. 
 What an Heart must this people have? .... I think thier should 
 be a Clubb formed in London of all the Sages and Heroes that have 
 returned from America — Bernard, Hutchinson and Frain, Gage, 
 How, etc, etc, etc, and to be sure Burgoigne what a respectable 
 society it would be? How entertaining to hear them in Turn re- 
 counting their memorable Deeds of Fraud and Violence in 
 America and a glorious triumphant success." This letter is quoted 
 in full in the life of Gerry, vol. i, pp. 281-283. 
 
 John Adams' Letter in Reference to the Appointment of 
 Washington as Commander-in-Chief. 
 
 623 Adams, John. A. L. S., with initials, 2 pages, folio. 
 Philadelphia, June 18, 1775. To Elbridge Gerry, with 
 address. 
 
 An highly important historical letter quoted in full in 
 Gerry's life, Vol. I. pages 8"]— go. 
 
 "I have at last obtained Liberty, by a Vote of Congress to ac- 
 quaint my friends with a few of the Things that have been done. . . 
 . . . The Congress has likewise resolved that fifteen Thousand 
 Men shall Supported at the Expense of the Continent, Ten thousand, 
 at Massachusettes, and five Thousand at New York, and that Ten 
 Companies of Rifle Men to be sent immediately Six from Pennsyl- 
 vania, two from Maryland, and two from Virginia consisting of 68 
 Privates in each Company, to join our Army at Boston. These are 
 said to be exquisite Marksmen, and by Means of the excellence of 
 their firelocks, as well as their skill in use of them, to send sure De- 
 struction great Distances. General Washington is chosen Command- 
 er in Chief, General Ward the first Major General, and General Lee 
 the Second [the last has not yet accepted] and Major Gates Adjutant 
 General. Lee & Gates are experienced officers. We have presented 
 
 no further as yet There is Something charming to me, in 
 
 the Conduct of Washington, a Gentleman, of one of the first 
 the (b) Conduct of Washington, a Gentleman, of one of the first 
 Fortunes, upon the continent, leaving delicious retirement, his Family 
 Friends, Sacrificing his ease and hazarding all in the Cause of Coun- 
 
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 try. His views are noble & disinterested. He declared when he 
 accepted the mighty Trust, that he would lay before us, an exact 
 amount of his expenses and not accept a shilling for Pay." 
 
 624 Adam, John. A. L. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Nov. 
 
 5. 1775- 
 
 This letter is quoted in Gerry's Life, Vol. I, pages gy—gg. 
 It gives an account of the progress made in forming a Navy 
 for the Continental service, and concludes by saying 
 
 "New England will now be able to exert her strength, which a 
 little Time will show to be greater than either Great Britain & Amer- 
 ica immagines. I give you Joy of the agreeable prospect in Canada. 
 We have the Colors of the Seventh Regiment as the first fruits of 
 vic-ory." 
 
 625 Adams, John. Autograph manuscript, 2 pages, 4to, 
 being his own copy of a letter from Lord Drummond to 
 General Robertson at (New York) Boston, dated Feb. 5, 
 1776. 
 
 An interesting historical paper in reference to intended 
 negotiations with the Continental Congress for a reconciliation 
 with Great Britain. 
 
 626 Adam, John. A. L. 4to. Boston, Dec. 31,1776,10 
 Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 An important letter in reference to establishing discipline in 
 the army and also the necessity of establishing a standing army. 
 
 627 Adams, John. A copy of the French iVIinister Genet's 
 letter to John Adams. 3 pages, 4to. Versailles, Oct. 29, 
 1778. 
 
 On the subject of sending a strong reinforcement to Count 
 De Estaing. 
 
 628 Adams, Samuel. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, Dec. 20, 1779. To 
 Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 This letter is quoted in full in tJie Life of Gerry, Vol. i, pp. 
 310-11. 
 
 "Last Saturday the two Houses of Assembly of this State made 
 Choice of your self & Mr. Osgood to represent them in the Conven- 
 tion recommended by the joynt Committees of the five Eastern States 
 to be held in Philadelphia" etc, etc, etc. 
 
75 
 Patriotic Letter of Samuel Adams. 
 
 629 Adams. Samuel. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Bo.ston, Oct. 
 29, 1772. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 An iinfortant letitT in reference to acts which caused the 
 Rcvobition . 
 
 "I wrote you in great haste Tuesday last, Since which the Free- 
 holders and other Inhabitants of this Town have had a Meeting to 
 enquire into the Ground of the Report, that the Salaries of the 
 judges are fixed and paid by order of the Crown, and to determine 
 upon such measures as should be proper for them to take upon so 
 
 alarming an occasion It is propos'd by some to petition 
 
 the Governor to order a Session of the General Assembly and that 
 the Town should expressly declare their natural & Charter Rights to 
 their Representatives and the Instances in which they have been vio- 
 lated This Country must shake off their intoUerable Bur- 
 dens at all Events, Every day strengthens our opression & weakness 
 us. If each Town would declare its Sense of these matters, I am 
 persuaded our Enemies would not have it in their power to divide us 
 in which they have all along shown their Dexterity. Pray use your 
 Influence in Salem & other Towns" &c. 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. i , pp. 10 to 12. 
 
 630 Adams, Samuel. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Boston, Nov. 
 5, 1772. To Elbridge Gerr)-. 
 
 A fine historical letter on the same subject as the preceding. 
 
 "I must, with great Deference to your Judgment, think, that 
 even in our wretched State, the mode of petitioning the Governor, 
 will have a good Effect. I was aware that his Answer would be in 
 the same high tone in which we find them express'd. yet our Re- 
 quests have been so reasonable that in refusing to comply with them 
 he must have put himself in the wrong in the opinion of every hon- 
 est & sensible man; I take Notice of what you observe. 
 
 That our whole Dependence as a People seems to be on our own Wis- 
 dom and Valour? in which I fully agree with you. It puts me in 
 mind of a Letter I received not long ago from a Friend of mine of 
 some Note in London, wherein he says "Your whole dependence un- 
 der God is upon your own Virtue (Valour) I know of no Noble- 
 men in this Kingdom who care any thing about you except Lords 
 Chatham & Shelburne, and you would do well to be watchful even 
 of them." I earnestly wish that the Inhabitants of Marblehead & 
 other Towns would severally meet, and if they see cause among 
 other measures, second this Town, and appoint a Committee to be 
 
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 ready to communicate with ours. This would at once discover an 
 Union of Sentiment thus far & have its Influence on other Towns" 
 &c. 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. J, pp. 15 to 18. 
 
 631 Adams, Samuel. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Philadelphia, 
 Oct. 29, 1779. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 An interesting letter unsigned, almost zvholly i?i reference to 
 the formation of the Continental Army. 
 
 "I wish with you to see our Militia formd not only into Bat- 
 talions but also Brigades. But should we not be cautious of putting 
 them under the Direction of the .Generals of the Continent, at least 
 until such a Legislative shall be established over all America as every 
 Colony shall consent too. The Continental Army is very properly 
 under the Direction of the Continental Congress. Possibly, ever 
 such as Legislative be formed it may be proper that the whole mili- 
 tary Power in every Colony should be under its absolute direction. 
 .... Yesterday the Colors of the seventh Regiment were pre- 
 sented to the Congress. They were taken at Fort Chamblee, the 
 Garrison surrendered Prisoners of War to Major Brown of the 
 Massachusetts Forces. One hundred and twenty four Barrels of 
 Gunpowder? May Heaven grant us further success." 
 This tetter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. I, pp. lig-122. 
 
 632 Austin, Jonathan L. Officer in the Revolution. Aide 
 to General Sullivan. Was -^ent to France with dispatches 
 to Dr. FrankHn, announcing the defeat of Burgo\gne. A. 
 L. S. [with initials], 3 pages, folio. Passy, Dec. 6, 1777. 
 To Benjamin Austin, with address. 
 
 A highly important historical letter, in which he announced 
 that he had arrived in Passy, France, and had the satisfaction 
 of announcing the first accounts of the surrender of General 
 Burgoygne to the Commissioners of the United States. 
 
 633 Bacon, Hon. John. Ma.ssachusettes Patriot. A. L. S. 
 3 pages, folio. Stockbridge, Feb. 27, 1788. To Elbridge 
 Gerry, with address, giving information that the Constitu- 
 tion of the United States had been ratified by the State of 
 Connecticut. 
 
 634 Burr, Aaron. Vice President of the United States. 
 Killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. A. L. S. fuho. New 
 York, June 23, 1797. To Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
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 63 S Butler, Pierce. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Mary Vilie, S. C, March 3, 1788. 
 
 An interesting letter to Gerry giving his views on the Fed- 
 eral Constitution and why he voted for it. 
 
 "I ardently wish my friend Gerry to think as I did, that the Con- 
 stitution with all its imperfections is the only thing at this critical 
 moment that can rescue the States from Civil discord and foreign 
 contempt, reflecting naturely on the circumstances on the too little 
 disposition of most of the States to submit to any Government. I 
 preferred giving my consent to a trial of the Constitution in question 
 in all deficiencies." 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. 2, pp. ^g-60. 
 
 Carmichael's Letter Advocating the Doctrine of John 
 
 the Painter. 
 
 636 Carmichael, William. Member of the Continental 
 Congess. L. S. [with initials] 12 pages, 410. Madrid, 
 March i, 178 i. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 An exceedingly interesting letter giving extended views of 
 the politics of the courts of Europe and their disposition towards 
 America. In the letter he says : 
 
 " Perhaps this long letter may tall into the hands of the Philis- 
 tines. Let it tell them that I pity almost as much as I despise them. 
 Their Gallantry and firmness in a bad cause excites my compassion 
 while their abject subjection to a Junto of would be great men moves 
 my contempt, mingled with risibility and indignation. Gracious 
 Heaven to see the mischief that a single Individual can do. If any 
 thing could reconcile me to private assination, this reflection would 
 do it & I am sometimes tempted to think that John the Painter might 
 have been employed usefully in the way he proposed" etc. 
 
 637 Carmichael, William. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Madrid, 
 Oct. 12, 1784. To Elbridge Gerry, complaining of the 
 inattention of Congress to him as their representative. 
 
 Letter of Dr. Benjamin Church, the Traitor, on the 
 Importation of Tea. 
 
 637^ Church, Dr. Benj. One of the Leaders in the Boston 
 Tea Party. Appointed Surgeon-General by the Provincial 
 Congress. Turned Traitor and was imprisoned. A. L. S. 
 
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 2 pages, 4to. Boston, Dec. 31, 1773. To Elbridge Gerry, 
 with address. 
 
 Very rare. An important Historical letter in reference 
 to the importation of Tea. 
 
 "The Committee of Correspondence being convinced by desire 
 of the Committee of Charlestown, to determine (if possible) upon 
 the total disuse of Teas both English and Holland ; and being now en 
 gaged upon this important Debate, have directed me to acquaint you, 
 that the Information you this morning received respecting the con- 
 duct of the Southern Colonies in regard to the Teas is strictly True, 
 having authentic Information as far as South-Carolina of their firm 
 resolution not to admit that baleful commodity among them ; of 
 which you may rest assured ; the particulars you will find in the Spy, 
 and further confirmed by the Court-Gazette of this Day. We con- 
 gratulate you on this firm Union of the Colonies, a sure Pressage 
 that a corrupt and arbitrary Administration, with a venal Parliament, 
 at their Beck, will never enslave America." 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, pp. 21 and J2, 
 Vol. I. It was Elbridge Gerry who intercepted Church' s trea- 
 sonable Letters to Hutchinson, which caused his downfall. 
 
 638 Continental Money. An Ab.stract Statement of the old 
 Continental Money made June 13, 1779. Signed by Joseph 
 Nourse, Register of the Treasury. FoHo. 
 
 639 Gushing, Thomas Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress, Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. D. S. foHo. 
 
 ■ N. D. An invoice of goods suitable for the army to 
 be shipped on board the " Protector." 
 
 640 Gushing, Thomas. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadel- 
 phia, June 10, 1775. To Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 "Dr. Church will bring with him a vote of the Congress advis- 
 ing our People to consider the Governor & Lieutenant Governor as 
 
 absent and their offices Vacant Our advice to carry on 
 
 the affairs of Government untill a Governor of his Majesjtys appoint- 
 ment will consent to govern according to the direction of ye Charter" 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. i, pp. 81-82. 
 
 641 Cutler, Rev. Manassah. Chaplain in the Eleventh 
 Massachusetts Regiment in the Revolution, eminent botan- 
 ist, and helped to settle Marietta, Ohio. A. L. S. folio. 
 Ipswich, Oct. 26, 1773. 
 
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 642 Dalton, Tristram. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress, old friend of Washington. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. 
 Nevvburyport, Oct. 3 1 , 1775. To Elbridge Gerry. With 
 address. 
 
 Mentions General Washington , and asked that he send him 
 powder for 02ir IndiaJt allies. 
 
 643 Dana, Francis. Member of the Continental Congress 
 and Federal Convention. A. L. S. [with initials], 3 pages, 
 folio. Moor-Hall, Jan. 29, 1778. To Elbridge Gerry, with 
 address. 
 
 "We yesterday forwarded to Congress our recommendation of 
 General Schuyler for Quarter Master General. Gen'l Fulsom was 
 vehemently against it. We cou'd not make him say Schuyler unless 
 to curse him This day we have recommended Mr. Wads- 
 worth commisary Gen'l if you approve of him, pray push forward 
 the election and do not let such a valuable man withdraw from his 
 country For God's Sake attend to the affairs of the Trea- 
 sury. I hope the business with Mr. Rittenhouse which I left in 
 charge of Mr. Hillegas is in a good way. Don't play at small game, 
 
 yet cover you design Col. Biddle tells me that being much 
 
 pressed for cash, Gen'l Washington this week drew a warrant in his 
 favor on the pay-master" etc. 
 
 Dana's Valley Forge Letter. 
 
 644 Dana, Francis. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Moor-Hall, 
 Camp Valley Forge, Feb'y 16, 1778. 
 
 A7t importa?tt letter on the condition of the Troops during 
 the eventful winter of lyjS at Valley Forge. It is devoted 
 entirely to complaints , on account of the lack of flour and 
 meat for the army. 
 
 "Good God how absurd to attempt an expedition into Canada, 
 when you cannot feed this reduced army. All the meat you have in 
 magazines or can purchase in any port, and transport here, will not 
 be more than sufficient to satisfy the daily wants of this Army for 
 months to come. This consideration induces me to set my face 
 against this Expedition" '^c. 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry Vol. i, pp. 24^-248. 
 
 64s Devens, Richard. Colonel in the Revolutionary War. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 410. Watertown, May 7, 1776. To El- 
 bridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 "The Continental Troops are compleating the works on Dorches- 
 ter Hills, Fort Hill & the Hill on the east end of Charleston. The 
 
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 people in the neighboring Towns in great numbers work voluntarily 
 (and find their own provisions) on the Fort at Noddles Island" &c. 
 
 646 Dexter, Samuel. Secretary of the Treasury of the 
 United States. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charle.stown, Dec. 
 3, 1793. To Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 Full Autograph letters of Dexter are rare. 
 
 647 Franklin, Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of 
 Independence. L. S. 4to. Passy, Sept. 9, 1778. Signed 
 also by John Adams. To The Council of Massachusetts 
 Bay. 
 
 The body of the letter is in the hand of John Adams, and 
 was writteu when he and Franklin were our representatives in 
 France. It refers to a letter from Hutchinson. 
 
 "The enclosed Letter was delivered to us, by the Person intrust- 
 ed with it, for Inspection. We did not think it proper that a Letter 
 should go through our Hands to America, from Mr. Hutchinson, 
 without examination. We accordingly broke the seal and found the 
 two Powers of Attorney and the Letter inclosed" &c. 
 
 648 Freeman, Samuel. Jurist and Massachusetts Patriot 
 during the Revolution. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Boston, 
 Feb'y 12, 1777. 
 
 "Esq Caldwell (who was a Member of our House last year) one 
 Capt Black & Coll Buckminster were lately tried before both Houses, 
 for expressing themselves disrespectfully of Congress & Saying 
 things which shew they were willing to submit on Terms dishonor- 
 able to the United States, in particular for being instrumental in call- 
 ing a Town Meeting to consider Howe's Proclamation. The two 
 first are ordered to be confin'd & Coll Buckminster laid under Bonds." 
 
 649 Gardogin, James. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, June 2, 
 1785. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 650 Gerry, Elbridge. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. folio. Washington, July 2, 18 1 3. To 
 Col. Austin, with franked address. 
 
 Giving information that the first squadron of the British 
 Navy having reached Blackstone Island; had departed, after 
 relinqidshing an intended attack on Alexandria. 
 
Gerry's Letter on Foreign Officers in the Continental 
 
 Army. 
 
 651 Gerry, Elbridge. A. L. S. 4 pa;.;es, folio. Y.^rk in 
 Pennsylvania. Feb. 7, 1778. To Gen. Knox. 
 
 An interesting letter in reference to jealousies in the army 
 amongst officers on account of the placing of foreign officers 
 over them, in which he says : 
 
 "It appears to me that ye army have generally mistaken Notions 
 of Honor, when they suppose that a foreign Officer of great exper- 
 ience cannot be introduced to high rank without disgracing all below 
 him. I have as great prejudice in favor of my Countrymen as any 
 person, perhaps on Earth : and will readily grant, that with ye same 
 Degree of Experience & under similar advantages, no Officers what- 
 ever will exceed them in skill and prowess ; but can any person sup- 
 pose that a year or two in ye Service of ye United States, will qualify 
 an Officer, as well as ten or twenty years service in ye Armies of 
 Europe? & has not our cause been almost ruined, does it not at this 
 instant suffer greatly for ye want of experienced officers : under these 
 circumstances then is it not evident, that ye Honor of an Officer who 
 readily consents to promote ye Service of his Country by giving 
 place to Experience, is established, whilst those who oppose this, do' 
 it at ye Expense of their reputation" 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life nf Gerry, Vol. z, pp. 241-244. 
 
 Gerry's Letter Advocating the Expulsion of Tories from 
 Philadelphia and Boston. 
 
 652 Gerry, Elbridge. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadel- 
 phia, March 3 I, 1777. 
 
 "We have a Letter from Doctor Franklin, Doctor Lee and Mr.. 
 Deane at Paris, where things wear a most favourable aspect, thus 
 much I may venture to communicate : ye people of France are en- 
 thusiastic for America. Two Millions of Livres are offered to ye 
 Commissioners by Private Gentlemen without either Interest or Se- 
 curity; the Cry is general for a Declaration of War against England. 
 .... I wish to have it communicated to our Friends in Boston, 
 that ye Tories in Philadelphia industriously circulate to their Disad- 
 vantage that there are few Whigs to be found in that once eminently 
 patriotic Metropolis ; & many Gentlemen who are Friends to ye 
 Cause confirm ye report so far as to acknowledge that ye Tories take 
 possession of ye most public places, & with great assurance express 
 their Sentiment to ye Disadvantage of our Cause. Will this be suf- 
 fered by a people who have hazarded every thing & suffered so much 
 in support of their rights? Will they finally submit to be tantalized 
 
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 & disgraced by persons whose conduct is acknowledged by those 
 whose Measures they subserve, to be unnatural & disgraceful to 
 human Nature ? Surely not. I hope soon to hear, that at a Meeting 
 in Fane'iul Hall, It is determined to follow the example of Baltimore 
 & that Boston is liberated from every Tory or suspicious Character 
 in ye place ' ' &c. 
 
 653 Gerry, Elbridge. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Treasury 
 Office, Philadelphia, April 4, 1777. To Gen. Philip Schuy- 
 ler. With address. 
 
 An important and sarcastic letter to Schuyler, who had 
 written to Congress criticizing the Board of Treasury, unjustly 
 it seems, and Gerry concludes by saying : 
 
 "On ye whole we think you will be convinced on cool Reflection, 
 that in this affair you have been mistaken in your conjecture, hasty 
 in your Measures, illiberal & even indecent in your Resentment & 
 altogether unjustifiable in your Conduct towards the Treasury. We 
 cannot but think we have a right to expect better Treatment from 
 your Department" &c. 
 
 654 Gerry, Elbridge. A. L. S. folio. Baltimore, Feb. 2, 
 ^777- 
 
 His Autograph Draft of a letter to the Board of War. 
 
 GERRY'S LETTER TO GENL. JOS. REED IN REFER- 
 ENCE TO THE TREASON OF DR. CHURCH. 
 
 655 Gerry, Elbridge. Autograph Draft of his Letter to 
 Gen. Jos. Reed, in reference to Dr. Church. 3 pages, 4to. 
 Watertovvn, Oct. 4, 1775. 
 
 " Col. Warren communicated your Letter which you sent him yes- 
 terday, affirming that General Washington was exceedingly affronted 
 at my sending to Philadelphia a copy of Dr. Church's Letter, that I 
 ought to have known better than to have interfered in a matter in 
 which I had not been consulted, to have seen ye impropriety of copy- 
 ing a Letter intrusted in confidence to another person & that I had 
 just as much Right to have taken the original; all of which must 
 appear highly injurious & if not supported by reason & grounded on 
 Facts to be meer Invective, rendered the more unjustifiable by ye 
 Manner in which it was conveyed. With respect to ye Letter of 
 Doctor Church's referred to, hearing Sunday Morning that it was 
 intercepted & wrote in cypher, & knowing the Colo. Porter was ex- 
 pert in decyphering, I desired him (as every friend of America had 
 
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 a Right to do) to offer to ye General his services for ye purpose 
 mentioned, but did not apply in person, or by any other conduct 
 whatever give you an opportunity of asserting as you ungenerously 
 have that I had interfered in a Matter in which I had not be con- 
 sulted. When ye Letter was sent here on Monday Evening Colo. 
 Porter informed me of it, & shewed it without ever a suspicion that 
 ft was intrusted in Confidence as is unreasonably represented in your 
 letter to Colo. Warren. In consequence of which & being somewhat 
 acquainted with decyphering I continue with him untill ye Business 
 was finished agreeable to his desire, He had no objection to my tak- 
 ing a copy & ye person who wrote it having contrary to Directions 
 taken a second copy it was immediately recovered & delivered to Colo. 
 Mifflin who promised to hand it to ye General and take no other 
 
 without his leave I think it must now appear that ye copy 
 
 of ye Letter came properly into my hands ; that ye sending it td, 
 some particular Gentleman of ye Congress cannot effect ye Tryal of 
 Doctor Church or with any propriety be considered an affront to 
 ye General" &c 
 
 656 Gerry, Elbridge. Autograph copy or extracts from a 
 letter sent by Col. Reed, Secretary to Genl. Washington, to 
 Col. Warren. Oct. 5, 1775. Foho. 
 
 These extracts are in the hand of Gerry, and quote that 
 portion of Reed's letter, noted in the preceding lot, wherein he 
 accuses Gerry of offending Genl. Washington, by taking a 
 copy of Dr. Church's treasonable letter and sending it to 
 Philada. 
 
 Gerry's Copy of Dr. Church's Treasonable Letter. 
 
 657 Gerry, Elbridge. His own Autograph copy of Dr. 
 Church's traitorous letter to Gov. Hutchinson. 4 pages, 
 4to. Written Oct. i, 1775. 
 
 This is a copy taken by Gerry from the intercepted letter of 
 Dr. Church to Gov. Hutchinson. The letter was hi cypher, 
 and was decyphered by Col. Porter and himself. When 
 arrested, Dr. Church protested to Genl. Washington that the 
 letter was to his brother, and contained nothing to incriminate 
 him. How near the truth he spoke will be seen by the follow- 
 ing extract from his letter : 
 
 "I never deceived you every Article here sent you is sacredly 
 true, the papers will announce to you that I am again Member for 
 Boston, You will there see our motly Council, a General Arrange- 
 
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 ment of officers will take place except ye chief which will be sus- 
 pended but for a little while to see what part Britain takes in Conse- 
 quence of ye late continental petition. A view to Independence 
 grows more & more general. Should Britain declare War against 
 ye Colonies they are lost forever. Should Spain declare against 
 England ye Colonies will declare a Neutrality which will doubtless 
 produce an offensive and defensive League between them, for .God's 
 sake prevent it by a speedy Accommodation." .... After speak- 
 ing of how the whole Colonies are ablaze with the fire of patriotism 
 and independence, he says : "I mingle freely & frequently with ye 
 Members of ye Continental Congress. They were united, determin- 
 ed in opposition & appeared assured of success, now to come home, 
 the opposition is become formidable, i8 thousand Men brave and 
 determined with Washington & Lee at the Head are no contemptible 
 Enemy, Adjutant General Gates is indefatigable in arranging ye 
 Army, provisions are very plenty" &c 
 
 658 Gerry. A Statement by Col. Jonathan L. Austin, of El- 
 bridge Gerry's connextion with the intercepted letter of Dr. 
 Church. A contemporary manuscript of 3 pages, folio. 
 
 659 Gerry, Elbridge. Contemporary copy of his letter to 
 Robt. Treat Paine, inclosing a copy of Dr. Church's trai- 
 torous letters. Watertovvn, Oct. 3, 1775. Endorsed on 
 the back in Gerry's hand, " Copy of Letter to Mr. Paine, 
 Member of Congress, Oct. i, 1775." 
 
 660 Gerry, Elbridge. Autograph Extracts from a letter of 
 John Jay's. Nov. 17, 1782. 5 pages, folio. 
 
 The extracts in the hand of Gerry, from a letter written by 
 Jno. Jay, are of the utmost historical importance, and give Mr. 
 Jay's views of what dependence is to be placed in the friendship 
 of France, Spain, &c., aside of benefitifig themselves. Of 
 France he says : '' If zve lean on her Love of Liberty, her affec- 
 tion for America, or her disinterested Magnanimity, we shall 
 lean on a broken reed.'' And again: " I think we have no 
 rational Dependance except in God & ourselves." 
 
 661 Gerry, Elbridge. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Boston, Feb. 
 7, 178 1. To Genl. Washington. 
 
 His Atitograph draft, signed, of his letter to Genl. Wash- 
 ington in reference to the intercepted Letters of Mr. Lovell, and 
 which were published in Rivington's Gazette. 
 
8s 
 
 662 Gordon, Rev. Wm. Patriotic Clergyman. Wrote the 
 History of American Independence. A. L. S. 2 pages, 
 folio. Jamaica Plain, April 10, 1780. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 An interesting letter on the currency of the country, and 
 offering suggestions for the betterment of the same. 
 
 Hancock's Letter in Reference to Dr. Church, the Traitor. 
 
 663 Hancock, Jno. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. L. S. 4to. June 10, 1775. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 With franked address. 
 
 "I have only time to say I will attend to the Duck, & lay the 
 other matters before Congress this Morn'g & make a Return as soon 
 as possible, I refer to Dr. Church. The Inclos'd please to send to 
 your Brother, if any Returns Inclose to me, I will Deliver, his Cap- 
 tain is waiting for orders, My Respects to Dr. Warren have not time 
 to write, will by Return of Express, Respects to Mr. Gill, Palmer & 
 all. God Bless you. In consequence of your Expresses last Even'g 
 I call the Congress together early, that I must go" 
 
 664 Hancock, Jno. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, March 2, 1775. 
 To Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 'The Committee of Intelligence & Correspondence with the 
 other Colonies propose to meet on Monday next 3 o'clock P. M. at 
 the Selectmen's Room in Boston where you are earnestly Desir'd 
 to attend, and you will be Ready to attend the next Day at Cam- 
 bridge according to adjournm'ts of the Committees. We have noth- 
 ing new" 
 
 665 Hawley, Joseph. Celebrated Massachusetts Patriot, 
 A. L. S. (signed three tiines) folio. Watertovvn, April 15. 
 1776. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 An interesting letter in reference to the resignation of Gcnl. 
 Ward, which he begs Congress to accept on aceoimt of Gen. 
 Ward's declining health. 
 
 666 Hutchinson, Foster. The Tory Probate Officer of 
 Suffolk. A. L. S. 3 pages, 410. Halifax, Jan. 14, 1778. 
 To Thos. Gushing. 
 
 A sarcastic letter, refusiiig to rettirn papers taken from the 
 Probate Office at Suffolk, and which he says were placed in 
 the hands of Gcnl. Howe for safe keeping. He upbraids the 
 Colonies for their revolt against the King, and prophccises the 
 direst calamity if they do 7iot return to their allegiance. 
 
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 Dr. Hall's Letter About the Battle of Bunker Hill. 
 
 667 Hall, Jackson. Surgeon in the Continental Army. A, 
 L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Portsmouth, June 27, 1775. To El- 
 bridge Gerry. 
 
 An highly important historical letter about the Battle of 
 Bunker's Hill. 
 
 "In my way home I met with Mr. Roberts, who came out of 
 Boston on Friday last, his Acc't of the kill'd and womided is much 
 the same as that in Edds & Gill Watertown Paper. But when T 
 arrived home I found that George Messerve our collector of the 
 Customs had got from Boston, he left Boston Saturday, and gives 
 the following infamous and damnable false representation of the 
 affair, that 57° of the Kings Troops only were killed and wounded, 
 that 84 officers were of the number, that most of the wounded were 
 since dead, owing to the following circumstances, that all the Balls 
 fired by our people were poisoned, they were (he said) first dipped 
 in some glutinous matter then roled in white Arsnick and dryed, that 
 he himself saw a Box containing 60 pounds weight thus poisoned 
 taken from off Bunker's Hill. This Box was sent or is to be sent 
 home. This story is believed here by the Government party, he fur- 
 ther adds, that the Troops were highly enraged at this unnatural 
 and savage conduct, and that they swere revenge. You see Dr Sr 
 to what straights they are driven to palliate their disgrace and 
 shagreen at so great a loss of Officers and Men, to enrage the Sol- 
 diers, to deceive the good people at home, they have continued this 
 amominable Scheme, but I hope you will take such measures as will 
 make this notorious falsehood add still more to their shame and 
 confusion," &c 
 
 668 Jackson, Dr. Hall. A. L. S. 3 page.s, 4to. Ports- 
 mouth, March 17, 1777. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 An interesting letter laudatory of Genl. Washington. 
 
 "I congratulate you on the amazing success of the American 
 Army since Christmas last, what honor ! what Love ! I am almost 
 tempted to say adoration is due to our God like Commander in 
 Chief, who could not only extricate from a state of despair, but so 
 suddenly change the fate of war," &c 
 
 Jay's Letter on the Cincinnati. 
 
 669 Jay, John. President of the Continental Congress, Chief 
 Justice of the United States. A. L. S. 4to. Paris, Feb. 19, 
 1784. To Elbridge Gerry. With address. 
 
 "Some of our best friends think the order of the Cincinnati will 
 eventually divide us into two mighty factions, the Permission of the 
 
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 King of France for his officers to be of that order was asked, but 
 the like complim't was not paid to our own Sovereign. The King 
 has consented without having requested the opinion of Congress on 
 the Subject that I can learn." 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. I, p. 421. 
 
 670 Jefferson, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence, President of the United States. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, 410. Boston, July 2, 1784. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 With address. 
 
 In reference to an intended voyage to France. The letter is 
 qtioted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. i, pages 4.^2—4. 
 
 67 [ Jefferson, Thos. A letter-press copy (by a clerk) of a 
 of a letter from. To Jno. Hancock. 3 pages, 4to. New 
 York, Aug. 24, 1790. 
 
 672 King, Rufus. Member of the Continental Congress and 
 the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. New 
 York, May 23, 1785. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 673 Knox, Henry. Major-Gen. in the Revolution. Secre- 
 tary of War. A rough draft of a letter to Elbridge Gerry 
 on unjust promotions in the army, dated Artillery Park, 
 Great Valley, July 4, 1778. 
 
 674 Lafayette, Gilbert Motier, Marquis de. Celebrated 
 French General in the American Revolution and Friend of 
 Washington. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Paris, March 16, 
 1785. To Elbridge Gerry. Fine specimen. 
 
 67s Lafayette, Gilbert Motier, Marquis de. A. L. S.4to. 
 New York, Dec. 19, 1784. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 Written just prior to his departure for France. 
 
 "Before I embark for Europe, Give me leave once more to pre- 
 sent my respects to you, and your Colleagues in the delegation, it is 
 a circumstance truly distressing to me that I cannot this time pay a 
 second visit to my friends in Boston. The pleasure of hearing from 
 you will be received with gratitude, and with my best wishes for your 
 Continental, State, and private welfare I have the Honor to be very 
 respectfully &c" 
 
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 Gen'l Lincoln's Letter on the Defences of Boston, 1776 
 
 676 Lincoln, Benjamin. Major-Genl. in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 3 paf^cs, 4to. Boston, May 17, 1776. To El- 
 bridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 A fine spiraiu'ii, and an imprrtant historical letter in refer- 
 ence to the Defences around Boston, at the comiiivnccnient he 
 .'ays : 
 
 "This morning between Cape Ann & Boston Light one of the 
 Continental Cruisers took, and the prize is now in the harbour of 
 Boston, a Ship of about 270 Tons burthen. She hath on board 1,500 
 Barrels of Powder, 100 in each Barrel, 1000 Carbines with Bayonets, 
 &c, a large number of intrenching, carpenter's & other tools. She is 
 far the most valuable we have had brought in." 
 
 J-Ie then asks permission of Congress to use some of these fire- 
 arms, for troops non' being raised. 
 
 (yyj Lathrop, Isaac. P,;itriot in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 4to. W. Town, April 4, 1776. To Elbridge 
 Gerry, with address. 
 
 An interesting letter, giving an account of the manner in 
 which the Tories lejt Boston after its evacuation by the British. 
 
 "I cannot omitt making some brief mention of the Tories who 
 are gone with the Ministerial Fleet, its impossible to Give you an 
 adequate description of their unhappy Situation. I wrote to a friend 
 in Connecticut (not long since) the following acc't of them, as nearly 
 as I can recollect, which must at present suffice. 'The Refugees &c 
 who are Gone with the Fleet I believe of all things on Gods Earth, 
 are the most wretched & miserable, after plundering & carrying of 
 immense Quantities of Goods of almost every kind, embarkd (many 
 of them with their Families) in the depths of Despair, distress, dis- 
 order & Confusion, weeping, wailing & Gnashing of teeth, & in my 
 Idea (if I may be allowed the expression) are now Suffering all the 
 Horrors and torments of temporal damnation. Old Brattle was so 
 affected with this sudden reverse of fortune, he wept & bellowed 
 through the Street Like a Great Bull.' An account is just come, that 
 one of the vessels is ashore on the Back of Cape Cod. She is said 
 to be a Sloop, Loaded in Bulk with Stolen Goods, with 5 men on 
 board & 4 times the number of women & children, among the former 
 its said are Jolly Allen & one Black a Scotch Merchant 2 noted 
 Fellows." 
 
 678 Lovell, James. Member of the Conlinental Congress. 
 
89 
 
 A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 24 (1777). To 
 Elbridge Gerry. With address. 
 
 Mentions being robbed of his pocketbook and money at the 
 Coffee House in Philadelphia. 
 
 679 Madison, James. Member of the Continental Congress, 
 Pre.sident of the United States. L. S. 4to. Montpellier, 
 Feb. 6, 1832. To Jos. T. Austin. 
 
 In reference to Austin's Life of Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 680 Madison, James. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, 
 Feb. 17, 1804. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 681 Marbois, Francois de Barb6, Marquis de. Charge 
 d Affaires to the United States from France during the latter 
 part r-f the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadel- 
 phia, Feb. 6, 178 I. Elbridge Gerry. (In French.) 
 
 682 MifHin, Thomas. Major-General in the Revolution, 
 Pre.sident of the Continental Congress and Member of the 
 Federal Convention. A. L. S. (with initials) 2 pages, 4to. 
 New York, July i, 1776. To Elbridge Gerry. With 
 address. 
 
 "Soon after I went to you I received a temporary Command of 
 two Penna. Battalions at King's Bridge, with orders to remain here 
 till further orders, and at the same time was directed to attend to the 
 fitting out the Gondoloes, fire Rafts, Booms &c &c to receive & dis- 
 pose of all prisoners and deserters ; which last will take up so much 
 of my Time that I shall have no opportunity of preparing the Men 
 for Service, of viewing the ground on which I am to Act, or of 
 making any disposition to receive the Enemy, if they attempt to land 
 there. When Congress honored me with a Command, I did not 
 expect to be made an Overseer of Workmen only. However I am 
 determined to do any thing even to throwing Water out of the Long 
 Boat if I am supposed to be more usefully employed in that way." 
 
 683 Monroe, James. Member of the Continental Congress 
 and President of the United States, A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 
 Washington, June 25, 1814. 
 
 684 Otis, Samuel A. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. New York, Jan. 2, 1788. To 
 Elbridge Gerry. With address. 
 
 An important letter iji reference to the adoption of the Fed- 
 eral Constitution by the different States. 
 
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 68s OtiS' Saml. A. A. L. S. 6 pages, 4to. Boston, Sept. 
 21, 1777. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 A long and interesting letter on the state of the army and 
 the affairs of the country in general. 
 
 686 Otis, Saml. A. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Boston, Nov.. 
 22,1777. To Elbridge Gerry. With address. 
 
 A long and interesting letter quoted in the Life of Gerry, 
 Vol. I, pages 2 6 5-6 y. 
 
 687 Paine, Thomas. One of the most eminent patriots of 
 the Revolution and author of" Common Sense." A. L. S. 
 4to. Paris, May 29, 1798. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 Magnificent specimen and very rare in such fine state. 
 
 688 Palfrey, William. Aide to General Washington. Ap- 
 pointed Consul General to France in 1780, but was lost at 
 sea on his way hither. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Morris- 
 town, May 21, 1777. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 Very rare. Fine specimen. Relating to his affairs w'.ile 
 he was paymaster in the army. 
 
 689 Pickering, Timothy. Quartermaster General to the 
 Continental Army and Secretary of War. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, March 9, 1784. To Elbridge 
 Gerry, with address. 
 
 690 Pickering, Timothy. A. D. 3 pages, folio. Sept. 8, 
 
 1783- 
 
 An estimate of pay, subsistence, clothing, &c.,for a regiment 
 of infantry, &c. 
 
 691 Pickering, Timothy. A. L. S. foHo. Camp at the 
 Gulph, Dec. 14, 1 77 1. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 Damaged. Advising that Burgogyne's officers should not be 
 allowed to leave Massachusetts until their debts were paid. 
 
 692 Sewall, Jonathan. Colonial Massachusetts Judge, 
 Fled to England. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. London, 
 March 14, 1777. To John Foxcroft, with address. 
 
 "Don't be frightened at seeing a letter from an Old Tory Friend, 
 lest it sho'd come under the inspection of your high & mighty com- 
 mittees as I suppose will be the Case in your free and independent 
 State, I hereby declare I have never received a Line from you since I 
 left Cambridge Aug'st 31, 1734 I hope in God I shall not 
 
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 live to see the Day when America shall become independent of G. 
 
 Britain Could you form a just idea of the immense wealth 
 
 & power of the British Nation you would tremble at the foolish 
 audacity of your pigmy states." 
 
 This letter is quoted in the Life of Gerry, Vol. i, pp. 2'jo-y2. 
 
 692^ Sewall, Jonathan. A. L. S. 12 pages, 4to. London, 
 April 14, 1777. To David Sewall. 
 
 A long and interesting letter to Judge Sewall, his relative, 
 pleading with him. in beautiful language to come back to his 
 allegiance to the king. 
 
 693 Shippen, William, Jr. Director-General of the Mili- 
 tary Hospitals in the Continental Army. One of the 
 founders of the College of Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 pages, 
 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 17, 1777. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 With address. 
 
 In reference to medical appointments in the army. Rare. 
 
 694 Sullivan, James. Member of the Continental Congress 
 and Governor of Massachusetts. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. 
 Providence, Oct. 11, 1776. To John Adams and Elbridge 
 Gerry. 
 
 A letter in reference to establishing a permanent army and 
 criticizing the manner in which Congress is trying to do it. 
 
 695 Sullivan, James. A. L. S. 7 pages, folio. Boston, 
 Jan. II, 1785. To Elbridge Gerry. 
 
 A long and interesting letter in reference to the formatio7i of 
 a Federal Union. 
 
 696 Thatcher, Peter. A Patriotic New England Divine. 
 A. L. S.' 4to. Maiden, March 28, 1778. To Elbridge 
 Gerry. With address. 
 
 Soliciting the command of a vessel for Captain Burke. 
 
 697 Trumbull, Col. Joseph. Member of Continental Con- 
 gress, Commissary General in Revolutionary Army. A. 
 L. S. 5 pages, 4to. New York, June 28, 1776. To El- 
 bridge Gerry. With address. 
 
 An important historical letter overhauling Congress for the 
 mamier in which it conducted the Commissary Department in 
 the army. In it he mentioned Genl. Washington and bade 
 Congress take his advice in the matter. 
 
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 698 W^arren, Genl. James. Revolutionary Leader and 
 Member of the Continental Congress (but declined). A. L. 
 S. 2 pages, 4to. Plymouth, May 20, 1776. To Elbridge 
 Gerry. 
 
 Describing affairs in Flytnouth. 
 
 699 Warren, Mercy. Wife of James Warren, and Author 
 of a History of the American Revolution. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, 4to. Milton, June 28, 1780. To Elbridge Gerry, 
 with address. 
 
 Fine specimen and rare. 
 
 700 Wendell, John. A Revolutionary Patriot of Ports- 
 mouth. A. L. S. 4pages, 4to. Portsmouth, May 27, 1776. 
 To Elbridge Gerry, with address. 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS 
 
 701 Broadside. Proclamation Issued by John Hancock, as 
 Governor of Massachusetts. Boston, Sep. 21, 1793. Or- 
 dering that all persons coming from Philadelphia be ex- 
 amined, and detaining such as may be effected with Yellow 
 Fever then prevalent in Philada. Folio. Very rare. 
 
 702 Browning, Robert. Eminent EngHsh Poet. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 8vo. Rome, Dec. 31, 1858. 
 
 "The open country bounded by the mountains round Rome is 
 admirable as ever. Why can you not have your part of these good 
 things? I often think of your old plan of going to Rome for one 
 day only, to see (I believe) St. Peter's the Coliseum and the Pan- 
 theon : I was at St. Peter's on Christmas day, so was my wife, we 
 heard the Pope say Mass in the presence of a couple of Kings who 
 were not noticeable in the midst of this blendor. It is the finest cer- 
 mony extant" 
 
 An interesting letter describing Rome. 
 
 703 Carroll, Charles, of Carrolton. Signer of the Decla- 
 ration of Independence. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Baltimore, 
 Dec. 9, 1850. 
 
 704 Collins, Thomas. Brigadier General of the Delaware 
 Militia and Governor of Delaware. A. L. S. 4to. Nov. 
 22, 1787. To Eliazer McComb. (Inlaid.) 
 
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 705 Cortlandt, Philip. Distinguished New York Officer in 
 Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Rochester, March 
 29, 1779. To Brigadier General Hand, with address. 
 
 706 Davidson, William. Brigadier General (under S. C.) 
 in the Revolution. Killed Jan. 31, 1781. A. L. S. small 
 4to. Oct. 15, 1780. To General Sumner. (Inlaid.) 
 
 707 Dearborne, Henry. Major General in United States 
 Army. Served with distinction in Revolutionary War. A. 
 L. S. 4to. Boston, June 24, 1812. (Inlaid.) 
 
 708 D'Estaing, Charles Hector, Count. Celebrated French 
 Admiral who served in America during the E.evolution. 
 A. L. S. 4to. To Gov. Genl. of Grenada, with address. 
 
 709 Dickens, Charles. One of the most Celebrated Eng- 
 lish Novelist. Autograph check signed, small 4to. Lon- 
 don, Feb. 2, 1866. 
 
 710 Henrietta, Maria. Queen of Charles I. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, 4to. 163 1. With address and seal in red wax. 
 
 Fine specimen. Rare. 
 
 711 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, March 17, 1775. 
 (Inlaid.) 
 
 712 Jefferson, Thomas. Signer of Declaration and Presi- 
 dent of the United States. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 21, 1798. 
 (Inlaid.) 
 
 713 Jones, Col. Allen. Member of Continental Congress. 
 L. S. 4to. June 8, 1778. To Gov. Richard Caswell, with 
 address. (Inlaid.) 
 
 714 Landon, Letitia Elizabeth. Popular English Poetess. 
 A. L. S. 4to. No date. With address. 
 
 715 Lawrence, Sir Thomas. Celebrated English Portrait 
 Painter. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo, no date. To John Flax- 
 man. With address. 
 
 In reference io the exhibition of Flaxman's portraits. 
 
 716 Lincoln, Benjamin. Signature to a letter of Col. G. 
 Rutherford. Dated March 1 1, 1779. (Inlaid.) 
 
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 717 Martin, Alexander. Member of old Congress and Fed- 
 eral Convention. A. L. S. 4to. Williamsborough, June 9, 
 1782. (Inlaid.) 
 
 718 Morris, Robert. Signer of Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. Autograph endorsement to a check of John Nichol- 
 son. Philadelphia, May 12, 1795. 
 
 719 Morris, Robert. Protest of a note of John Nicholson, 
 drawn in favor of Robert Morris. Philadelphia, May 15, 
 1798. 
 
 720 Paca, William. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. June 25, 1785. (Inlaid.) 
 
 721 Peabody, Nathaniel. Member of Continental Con- 
 gress. A. L. S. folio. Exeter, Aug. 18, 1810. (Inlaid.) 
 
 722 Phillips, William. Celebrated British General in War 
 of Revolution. L. S. 4to. Cambridge, June 22, 1778. 
 To Genl. Heath. (Inlaid.) 
 
 723 Rodney, Caesar. Signer of Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. D. S. small 4to. Trenton, Jan. 21, 1777. 
 Signed as Brig. General. (Inlaid.) 
 
 724 Taylor, George. Signer of Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. D. S. 4to. Coventry, Oct. 21, 1740. (Inlaid.) 
 
 725 TenBroeck, Abraham. Celebrated New York Brig. 
 General in Revolution. A. L. S. foho. Albany, Nov. 30, 
 1739. To Genl. George Clinton. (Inlaid.) 
 
 726 Ten Eyck, Abraham. Paymaster of New York Regi- 
 ment in Revolution. D. S. Albany, Aug. 23, 1777. 
 (Inlaid.) 
 
 727 Thompson, William. Brigadier General in the Revo- 
 lution. A. D. S. folio. Oct. 23, 1771. (Inlaid.) 
 
 728 Thonton, Matthew. Signer of Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. D. S. (twice) folio. June 8, 1778. (Inlaid.) 
 
 729 Viomenil, Antoine Charles Du Houx, Baron de. 
 
 French Lieutenant General at Siege of Yorktown. A. L. 
 S. 8vo. No date. (Inlaid.) 
 
 730 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Commissary General in Revo- 
 lutionary War, Member of old Congress. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Hartford, March 2, 1778. (Inlaid.) 
 
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 731 Washington, George. Commander-in-Chief of Conti- 
 nental Army and first President of United States. Signa- 
 ture to a ticket in the Mountain Road Lottery. 1768. 
 
 Repaired and signature faded. 
 
 732 Williams, William. Signer of Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. D. S. folio. Lebanon, Nov. 25, 1785. (In- 
 laid.) 
 
 733 Wolcott, Oliver. Signer of Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. D. S. 4to. June 8, 1780. (Inlaid.) 
 
 734 W^oodhuU, Nathaniel. Officer in the Revolution and 
 President of the Provincial Congress of New York. A. D. 
 S. 4to. March 17, 1776. (Inlaid.) 
 
 His memorandum bill of the number of days he served in 
 the Provincial Council of New York. 
 
 735 Portrait of Alex. Martin and Jeremiah Wadsworth. 
 
 2 pieces. 
 
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 of Generals in the Revolution, containing much his- 
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 and will be sold Tuesday Afternoon, December 7th, 
 at 2.30 P. M. 
 
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 Revolutionary Statesmen, &c. 
 
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 LETTERS RELATING TO VERMONT IN THE 
 REVOLUTION 
 
 "The Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress." 
 
 736 Allen, Ethan. The Great Partisan Officer of Vermont. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. July 12th, 1775. To Jonathan 
 Trumbull, Esq., Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the 
 Colony of Connecticut. Endorsed received i6th July, 
 1775- Inlaid and in the finest condition. Written on 
 one side of the paper only. Respecting Indian and Cana- 
 dian sentiment towards the Colonists and what he would 
 do with the Green Mountain Boys. 
 
 "I lay my honor on it that the Indians in General I might have 
 almost said the same of the Canadians are disposed to be either nuter 
 (sic) or assistants to the United Colonies . . . join against us 
 except we advance an army into Canada." "Were it not that the 
 Grand Continental Congress had lately Incorporated the Green 
 Mountain Boys into a Batallion, I would forthwith advance them into 
 Canada and invest Montreal exclusive of any help from the Col- 
 onies — though under present circumstances I would not for my right 
 arm act without or contrary to orders. If my zeal of reducing the 
 Kings Fortresses ... be the result of enthusiasm I hope and ex- 
 pect the wisdom of the continent will Treat it as such and on the 
 other hand if it proceed from Sound Policy that the Plan will be 
 
 adopted " 
 
 An autographic specimen of which any American collector 
 might well be proud. The hero of Ticonderoga displays his 
 impulsive, zedlous and courageous nature and makes evident 
 the cause of his daring attempt on Montreal. Should the Col- 
 onists send a conquering army into Canada, the people and the 
 Indians would have sided with them. His supreme confidence 
 in the Green Motmtain Boys. He did attempt Montreal, was 
 captured by the British and remained a prisoner for three 
 years. He could write no more patriotic letters. A great 
 rarity. See facsimile. 
 
 VERMONT DISPUTE. — HOW GOV. CLINTON'S 
 
 STRENUOUS COURSE SECURED NEW 
 
 YORK'S CLAIMS. 
 
 737 Hay, Col. Udney. Agent for State of N. Y. M. O. C. 
 
A. L. S. 5 pages, folio. Poughkeepsie, Nov. 19, 1781. 
 To Maj. Gen. Greene. Closely written and most interesting 
 as showing how the stand of Gov. Clinton against the legis- 
 lature resulted in New York securing its claims and further 
 interesting in displaying the violent attacks on Hay and his 
 victorious outcome — Resolution in both pubhc and private 
 politics in N. Y. Gov. Clinton warmly opposed the Senate 
 resolutions respecting Vermont — Went to the house and 
 threatened to prorogue it. Was assailed by some and sup- 
 ported by others, but stood up against a torrent of oppro- 
 brium at the price of his popularity — Right or wrong the 
 rights of this state to the countiy in dispute will undoubt- 
 edly pass — Vermont has no small share in bringing about 
 this sudden change ... by making new claims demanding 
 channel in the North River running not 9 miles north of 
 Albany — Expresses the warmest attachment to Gen. Greene 
 — Mentions dispute as to Westchester forage. Inlaid. 
 In very fine condition. 
 
 VERMONT-NEW YORK DISPUTE. 
 
 738 Lincoln, Benjamin. Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. A. 
 L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1782. To Maj. 
 Gen. Greene. 
 
 "A number of the Vermonters and New Yorkers West of the 
 20 mile line from the Hudson River have been in consequence of 
 some Gentlemen from or near the new city who refused obedience to 
 the Laws of Vermont carried to Bennington the authority did not 
 choose to retain them, thinks Congress will confine Vermont to ori- 
 ginal bounds — and oblige them to disclaim pretensions to any lands 
 East of Connecticut River and west of the 20 mile line — If they do 
 not comply . . . "I am of opinion they will be covered by a mili- 
 tary force " — Speaks favorably of Col. Ternant as and officer and Gen- 
 tleman. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO NEW YORK IN THE 
 REVOLUTION 
 
 Lafayette's Expedition to Staten Island, Ajnold's Pro- 
 clamation, &c. 
 
 739 Peabody, Naih. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Morristown, Oct. 27, 1780. To 
 Maj. Gen. Greene. Inlaid. 
 
 Congratulations on the dawn of success — Mail captured by 
 
Tories. Particularly interesting in the pages given to Lafa3'ette'9^ 
 projected expedition against Staten Island and the cause of failure. 
 Mentions loss of Charlestown and his excellencys expression at 
 Southern opening. " Arnold has issued a flaming proclamation of a 
 terrour that comports with the rest of his conduct — The enemy in 
 New York arc all in motion . . . and alarmed." To Gen. Greene. 
 
 740 Varick, Richd. Military Secretary to Wa.sliingtdii. A. 
 L. S. folio. Oct. 10, 1780. Inlaid. 
 
 Varick was aide to Arnold and in this letter says he has ex- 
 amined Arnolds private memorandum book and reports some matter 
 contained therein. To Col. Morris. 
 
 741 St. Clair, Arthur. Maj. General in the Revolution. A. 
 L. S. 2 pages, folio. West Point, Oct. 7. 1780. To Maj. 
 Gen. Greene. Inlaid. With franked addies.s. 
 
 "Fifty batteaus at Kings Ferry — more than sufficient for transpor- 
 tation of the Baggage. Has only the boats at West Point which are 
 needed — 'they were ordered down by his Excellency for a particular 
 purpose but which I think can never be executed' — recommendations 
 as to crossing the River — Roads bad on West Point side" To Gen. 
 Greene. 
 
 742 Hay, Col. Udney. M. O. C. Active in Commis.sac}^ 
 Department on the North River. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. 
 Fishkill, Oct. 8, 1780. To Gen. St. Clair. With address. 
 
 "Were every legislature equally inclined to support the Army 
 limit interferes with his supplies " — advises supplies to be obtaiued in 
 advance of assembly's action or enemy would get wind and make the 
 first snatch. Deplores the necessity of using the bayonet to obtain 
 supplies. Mentions West Point. 
 
 In fine condition. 
 
 "Jifl Schuyler, Philip. Major Gen. in the Revolution. Mem- 
 ber of the Continental Coniijress. 2 pages, folio. White 
 Plains, Sept. 8, 1776. To Gen. Geo. Clinton. 
 
 "The British fleet hovered off New London is returned to New 
 York — passed this yesterday — Manoeures of the enemy at New York 
 indicate to some preparing to quit the Continent immediately." He is 
 not of that opinion but they may in December. Mentions St. Clairs 
 court martial — Lees and his own — Congress tardy as to confirmation. 
 Accounts at New York with hopes of taking our Army at Rhode 
 Island. To George Clinton. 
 
 On the leaf opposite is written Clinton's answer, duplic Uc, 
 with his opinions as to British movements and matters abi- iit 
 
the Indians and Tories of Albany, Tyron, Orange ajid 
 Ulster Counties — burning and killing at Rochester. In perfect 
 condition. 
 
 EVACUATION OF NEW YORK EXPECTED. 
 
 744 Lott, Abr. A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Nov. 
 14, 1782. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Was in New York and could hear and see for a month. Great 
 uneasiness of the loyalists after Carlton and Digby's letters to Wash- 
 higton were printed in New York. They damned the Ministry— felt 
 better when they heard Shelbourne was appointed." Date of evacua- 
 tion of Charlestown fixed and countermanded. Applauds Greene for 
 saving the Southern States— hopes his losses will be made up by 
 grants. Refers to Col. Livingston's family and death of his chil- 
 dren. 
 
 745 Clinton, George. Brevet Maj.' Gen. in the Revolution. 
 Member of the Continental Congress. A. L. S. folio. 
 Kingston, 14 June, 1780. Enclosing Washington's order 
 for supplies for Fort Schuyler — Gen. St. Clair to keep open 
 communications with Fort Schuyler— March brigade to 
 West Point — Receives news of capitulation of Charlestown 
 — Its terms. To Gen. Jas. Clinton. 
 
 Fine speci77ten. 
 
 746 Burr, Aaron. Vice President of the United States. A. 
 L. S. folio. New York, 1801. To Thos. Morris. With 
 address. Respecting Vanderlyn's tour in New York State 
 for painting views — Vanderlyn painted Burr's portrait, and 
 probably it was on this tour that he painted the Niagara 
 Falls picture. 
 
 Pretty specimen. 
 
 GREAT FIRE, NEW YORK, 1835. 
 
 747 Trumbull, John. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Dec. 26, 1835. 
 His account of the " horrid Conflagration in full view from 
 my Windows from beginning to end — A calamity which 
 will be felt . .. . by every man in this country — Of 20 mil- 
 lions of property nothing remains but ashes." 
 
 748 Trumbull, Jr., Jon? First Aide to Washington, Gov- 
 ernor of Connecticut. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Albany, 
 
5 
 
 Au^'-. 2, 1776. Informing as to situation of the army 
 generally — Misfortunes to the Northward — Capture of 4 
 ships at Boston — The Army at New York Eager for Action 
 — Great preparations in the River — Especially particular in 
 giving a detailed account of the fleet forming for the battle 
 at Lake Champlain fought under Arnold. 
 
 749 Hay, Udney. A. L. S. 4to. Fiskill, Oct. 5, 1780. 
 To Gen. Greene. 
 
 750 Livingston, Wm. Smith. A. L. S. 4to. Beverwyck, 
 March 4, 1779. To Gen. Greene, thanking him for atten- 
 tion, and asking a consulship for a friend. 
 
 751 Livingston, Henry B. Aide to Genl. Schuyler. A. L. 
 S. folio. Rhinebeck, Oct. 27, 1779. To Genl. Greene. 
 Sends Gen. Greene 20 barrels of apples, requesting him 
 to give lo of them to Gen. Washington and 5 to Baron 
 Steuben or Lord Stirling. 
 
 752 Livingston, James. Efficient Colonel in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Verplank's Point, Oct. 10, 1780. To Maj. 
 Gen. Greene. Respecting guard boats on the River — Com- 
 plains that they are out of rum — The safety of these Ports 
 in a great measure depends on their Vigilance — Reports 
 obedience to orders as to the militia. 
 
 753 Livingston, Robert R. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, May 13, 1782. 
 To Gen'l Greene. Announcing the Birth of the Dauphin 
 and that it is the wish of Congress that troops may take part 
 in the pleasure — Publish it and cause demonstrations of joy. 
 
 Fine. Inlaid. 
 
 754 Clinton, Sir Henry. Commander-in-Chief of the British 
 Forces in America. L. S. New York, Jan. 14, T779. 
 To Lord Germaine. Proposes to put a stop to exportation 
 of British Manufactures owing to improper use of indul- 
 gences. 
 
 755 Tom Paine. — Cadwallader, John. A. L. S. folio. Aug. 
 10, 1789. To John Todd, Philadelphia. 
 
 "Permit me to tell you I am extremely happy in being told that 
 you enjoy . . . the relapse of Paine." 
 
756 Livingston, Philip. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence from New York. A. D. S. 4to. July 23, 1776. 
 
 757 Frothingham, Rich. A. L. S. folio. West Point, Jan. 
 20, 1783. To Gen. Greene. Has had the honor to be ap- 
 pointed Field Commissary, Sept. 3 — The commanding offi- 
 cers of the Main and Southern Armies to make their own 
 appointments. 
 
 Slightly damaged. 
 
 758 Willet, Marinus. Celebrated Colonel in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 410. Jan'y 24, 1802. To Gov. Clinton. 
 Addressing him on legislative matters — deepening the 
 channel. 
 
 "May it be a year signalized for the wisdom of public measures 
 and may all your remaining years be comfortable and happy." 
 
 759 Benson, Egbert, and Peter W. Yates. A. D. S. of each, 
 4to. April 17, 1783. Respecting Theodorus Bailey. 
 
 760 New York Gazette or Post Boy for June 16, 1755. 
 Advertisement of a lottery to found a college in N. Y. — A 
 Rhode Islander Captures a French vessel with supplies for 
 Louisburg — Gov. Shirley's Regiment embarking. 
 
 761 Cruger, Henry. A Member of Parliament, Friendly to 
 America, born in New York. A. L. S. folio. N. Y., June 30, 
 1774. As to the committee of 51 appointmg delegates — 
 Heat and animosity in N. Y. — Speaks of ye haunted house 
 in little Queen St. 
 
 Margin i^tjured. 
 
 762 Johnson, Sir Wm. Commanded the Expedition against 
 Crown Point. A. D. S. foHo. N. Y., March, 1795. 
 An affidavit by Alex. Ellice that Peter Johnson was the nat- 
 ural Son of Sir William by Mary Brant his housekeeper — 
 That said Johnson in 1776 sailed with the Army to America 
 and died or was killed the year following — Never married 
 or had heirs — Attested John Ray. 
 
 763 Jefferson, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. Act of Congress, sitting in New York, Jan. 4, 
 1790. Appropriation for Support of Government. 
 
 Fine signature and in perfect condition. 
 
764 Berrien, John. Attorney General of the U. S. A. L. S. 
 folio. Danbury, Sept. 16, 1777. Respecting War Com- 
 mittees — Expenses at White Plains. 
 
 765 White Plains. Invoice of Military Stores to Camp at 
 White Plains. Lebanon, Aug. 28, 1778. Certified by 
 Wm. Butler. 3 pages, large folio. 
 
 766 Wildman, H. A. L. S. 4to. London, Sept. 13, 1798. 
 Statement that Wm. Beckford has purchased a township of 
 land in New York, 23,400 acres, for 10,368 pounds. 
 
 Attested contemporary copy. 
 
 767 Pintard, John. A. L. S. 4to. New York, March, 1806. 
 To Members of the Common Council. 
 
 768 New York Fire Department. Jacob Anthony's Certifi- 
 cate. Signed by Morton & Weuman, July, 1838. 
 
 769 Van Cortlandt, Pierre, and Lewis Morris. D. S. by 
 each. Account for attendance as Senator. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO MASSACHUSETTS IN THE 
 REVOLUTION, &C. 
 
 770 Adams, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 
 Quincy, near Boston, Oct. 2, 1793. A letter borne by 
 Tobias Lear to Holland — Praising Lear, late Secretary to 
 Washington — Universally esteemed and loved wherever he 
 is known. 
 
 "This country is too happy in the enjoyment of that Liberty 
 which cost them so dear to Risque it by Meddling in foreign wars : 
 and too grateful to those who assisted it to join in any crusade 
 against them." 
 
 771 Adams, John. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Mount WoUas- 
 ton, near Boston, March 24, 1805. Introducing Prof Peck 
 of Harvard on his way to study Natural History in Euro- 
 pean Institutions — Stating that the Constitution of Mass. of 
 1779 contains a clause " inserted by me "" that it is the 
 duty of the legislature to Encourage Science and Natural 
 History of the Country" — Mr. Peck an honor to his 
 country — I ventured to translate and print in the Portfolio 
 in Philada. an Essay on the French Revolution — The latter 
 
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 end of the i8th Century and the beginning .of the 19th have 
 been such times as never were known before. 
 
 In perfect condition. 
 
 772 Adams, John. A. L. S. 4to. London, April 19, 1786. 
 Promoting Sale of Ramsay's History of S. Carolina. 
 With some matter about the sale of the work. 1786. 
 Written in his large hand, in fine condition. Addressed to 
 Mr. Luzac, Editor of the Leyden Gazette — Friend to 
 Adams and the American Cause. With seal. 
 
 Mr. Dilly, the London Bookseller, has written a letter on 
 the opposite leaf. Perfect. 
 
 Tjl Adams, Abigail. Wife of John Adams. A. L. S, 2 
 pages, 4to. Quincy, Dec. 18, 1816. To Mrs. Elizabeth 
 Rush, Washington. As to courtesies to visitors, Miss Sum- 
 ner, Miss Wells and Col. Sumner — Does not know her 
 husband "but his heart and soul are my familiar friends ; " 
 " in the language of Shakespeare, ' I grapple him to my 
 soul with hooks of steel " — Mentions Judge Cushing. 
 
 774 Murray, W. Y. Appointed by Washington Minister to 
 Holland and by Adams Envoy to France. A. L. S. 4to. 
 The Hague, Feb. 5, 1799. And translation in French, 3 
 pages, 4to. In reference to the Speech of John Adams, 
 before Congress, Dec. 1798, on French Relations. 
 
 Proffered for publication and partly translated into French. 
 
 775 Adams, J. Q. President of the United States. A. L. 
 S. 4to. April 22, 1797. To Editor Luzac. Enclosing 
 accounts of his father's new administration — Prospect of 
 union and peace in our councils as well as our ardent desire 
 to remain at peace and in friendship with France. 
 
 776 Adams, J. Q. A. L. S. 4to. Berlin, Sept. 29, 1798. 
 Perfect specimen. With address. Enclosing two letters of 
 Eliphalet Pearson to J. Luzac, one a notification of his elec- 
 tion to membership of the American Academy of Fine Arts, 
 Cambridge, June, 1789, and another with thanks for dona- 
 tions and sympathy for troubles of Holland. Together, 3 
 pieces. 
 
 JT] Hancock, John. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. D. S. 4to. Nov. 14, 1782. With endorse- 
 
ment, two lines Autograph of Nath. Gorham — A warrant 
 for Gorham's pay as Speaker. Good signature. 
 
 778 Gooch, John. Officer in the Revolutionary Army. A. 
 L. S. folio. Boston, March 28, 1780. To Gen. Greene. 
 Respecting his pay and complaining of Gen'l Cornell "who 
 is as ever a perfect inconsistent oddity." 
 
 BOSTON ALARMED. 
 
 779 Gooch, John. A. L. S. folio. Aug. 20, 1777. Con- 
 gratulates Gen. Greene on the happiness he must have in 
 being with the General (Washington). 
 
 "We have had an alarm here on a report that Gen'l Howe was 
 coming — it put all into motion the lame the halt and the Blind — it 
 seems to bear some resemblance to the idea of the General resur- 
 rection — could I have divested myself of my Native cowardice and 
 been a calm spectator I might have been able to give you a lively 
 description, but to wind up the whole, it happily Blew over without 
 Death or wounds except of the splinters of fear — &c." 
 
 WAR OVER.— TROOPS TO GO HOME. 
 
 780 Lincoln, Benj. Major Genl. in the Revolution. L. S. 
 2 pages, 4to. War Office, April 31, 1783. Official Order 
 to Gen. Greene that Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland 
 Troops be removed to their respective States — Water trans- 
 portation prepared for part of them, the rest to march by 
 land. 
 
 In beautiful condition. 
 
 781 Bernard, Sir Francis. Colonial Governor of Massachu- 
 setts. D. S. 4to. March, 1767. Also signed by A. 
 Oliver, Secretary. Selectmen of Boston to receive 338 
 pounds for the poor of any of the towns of the Province. 
 
 PRESIDENT WARREN'S LETTER ON THE EVACUA- 
 TION OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 782 Warren, James. President of the Provincial Congress of 
 Massachusetts. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Boston, June 9, 1778. 
 To William Bingham. 
 
 "There seems to be no doubt of our army being in a much bet- 
 ter situation than at any time during the war All accounts 
 
 agree that the Enemy are preparing to evacuate Philadelphia. The 
 
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 conjectures concerning their destination are very various. Most peo- 
 ple are of opinion they are to leave the Continent, while some think 
 North River, Connecticut, or this State are their objects. Go where 
 they will, we flatter ourselves they will never be in a better situation 
 than while they are immured in Philadelphia." Etc. 
 
 783 Gibbs, Major C. Aide to Washington. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, 4to. Boston, Sept. 12, 1785. Asking Gen. Greene 
 to give him a certificate that he was Aide-de-Camp at the 
 Siege of Rhode Island, and for his good military conduct 
 Washington gave him such a one as will be of service either 
 in civil or military life. 
 
 A nice specimen. Scarce. 
 
 784 Bernard, Sir Francis. Colonial Governor of Massa- 
 chusetts. D. S. 4to. Dec. 18, 1765. To pay for light 
 house supplies. Signed also by Jno. Cotton and Thos. 
 Hubbard. Inlaid. 
 
 SHAY'S REBELLION.— THE GOVERNOR TO GEN. 
 LINCOLN. 
 
 785 Bowdoin, James. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress, Governor of Massachusetts, Friend of Franklin. L. 
 S. 2 pages, folio. Boston, Feb. 4, 1787. To Gen'l Lin- 
 coln. Laid Gen'l Lincoln's letters before the House — Ad- 
 dressed them — They very spiritedly took up the business 
 recommended. 
 
 "I shall order 1500 to 2000 men to be drafted and march to be 
 subject to your order, and I call the council to-morrow." 
 
 DEFENSE OF BOSTON. 
 
 786 Thatcher, Col. Saml. A. L. S.4to. Cambridge, Oct. 
 30, 1778. Ordering Capt. Walton to march with his com- 
 pany to Boston to join Gen. Heath's division to defend the 
 harbor fortifications--" Fail not as you value your own 
 honor and the salvation of your country." 
 
 787 Goodwin, Maj. Nath. A. D. S. folio. Boston, Nov., 
 1778. Pay abstract for Col. Gerrish's Regiment of guards 
 doing duty about Boston. 
 
 788 Osgood, Sam'l. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. D. S. 4to. Camp at Roxbury, Nov. 5, 1775. Captain 
 
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 Pelig Wadsworth of Col. Cotton's Reg't is desired to repair 
 immediately to the Town of Plymouth and then lay out . . . 
 and cause to be flung up, such works as he may judge 
 necessary to defend s'd town and harbor from being de- 
 stroyed by any armed vessels. 
 
 789 Maverick, Moses. Early Massachusetts Settler. A. 
 D. S. 4to. Matters which he will take his oath to con- 
 cerning thefts of caskes. Mentions Gov. Endicott's man. 
 Endorsed 1648. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO PENNSYLVANIA IN THE 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 790 Morton, Jno. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A.D.S.4to. March25,i77i Assault and Battery 
 case. 
 
 Nice clean specimen. Inlaid to folio. 
 
 791 Duane, James. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Feb 12, 178 1. To Col. Pettit. 
 Application for a statement distinguishing character of pub- 
 lic debts or to furnish some reason to satisfy Congress. 
 
 Perfect specimen. Inlaid. 
 
 EVACUATION OF PHILADELPHIA. 
 
 792 Blodgett, Wm. Officer in the Revolutionary Army. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. York Town, May 29, 1778. To 
 Gen. Greene. Conduct at York has been approved by 
 Greene. Congress' surprise at size of demands and his 
 statement to it that Gen. Greene had determined not to hold 
 the department longer than contracts could be filled with 
 honor — Congress promised everything Mifflin and Duer 
 mentioned — Pickering your friend. 
 
 "I am pleased to find the Enemy about leaving us, and that you 
 are momentarily in expectation of being in Philadelphia." "In re- 
 regard to the diversion at Germantown I have never heard a lisp to your 
 prejudice . . . the Battle is frequently mentioned. . . . The origi- 
 nal reporter I believe was Gen. Sullivan." 
 
 Fine specimen. Inlaid. 
 
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 TREASON OF ARNOLD— EFFECTS IN PHILADEL- 
 PHIA. 
 
 793 Arnold. Biddle, Col. Clement. Friend of Washington, 
 the Quaker Soldier. A. L. S., with initials, 4 pages, 4to. 
 Philadelphia, Oct. 6, 1780. 
 
 "I found the inhabitants much aroused by the discovery of Ar- 
 nold's plot. The Whigs much exasperated at Mrs. Arnold from let- 
 ters found which had passed between her and Gen. Arnold — offen- 
 sive commercial correspondence — but none with him in his diabolical 
 scheme yet named. Jas. Mears obliged to leave on acc't of disclos- 
 ures. David Franks & W. Hamilton — Major Franks censured for 
 testimony on Arnold's Trial. Yesterday Congress ordered a Court 
 of Enquiry on Gen. Gates — and I am told you are proposed com- 
 mander of Southern Department." Etc. 
 
 A most interesting historical letter to Gen' I Greene, signed 
 B. Endorsed Col. Biddle. Inlaid. 
 
 NAVAL MATTERS ON THE DELAWARE. 
 
 794 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. A. L. S. 7 pages, 4to. Bordentown, Oct. 7, 
 1777. Account of proceedings of the Navy Board — On 
 the approach of the Enemy to Philadelphia books and pa- 
 pers, &c., taken to Bordentown and to Easton — Capt. 
 Barry has been ordered to bring up all merchantmen and 
 small craft. 
 
 Many details of defence and happenings in this long and 
 important letter. Written to the " Marine Committee." Also 
 signed by James Wharton. 
 
 795 Penna. Regt. of Foot. Weekly Return of the 9th Regt. 
 April 25, 1777. Field and Staff Officers names, &c D. S. 
 by Col. A. J. Morris, folio. General Return of the 6tb 
 Penna. Regiment, eommanded by Robert Magaw. Phila- 
 delphia, April 16, 1777. D. S. by H. Bicker, Lieut. 
 
 2 pieces. 
 
 796 Randolph, John. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, 
 July 23, 1793. To Citizen Tucker. Mentions Citizen 
 Genet — French news favorable — Trial of Henfield & Singie- 
 terry for serving on board a French Privateer — Judges Wil- 
 son, Iredell and Peters charged jury to bring in prisoners 
 guilty — Mr. Randolph appeared against them, giving him 
 
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 great credit with the Anti-Gallicans constituting about two- 
 thirds of the inhabitants — Randolph spoke lamely — Dupon- 
 ceau opposed. 
 
 797 Ross, Geo. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. 
 D. S. folio. Jan. 16, 1757. Plea for damages respecting a 
 house in King St., Lancaster, Pa. — Drawn by George Ross 
 (mentioned as attorney), and signed by him — Also signed 
 by Ed. Shippen, Prothonotary. 
 
 Folded and inlaid. 
 
 798 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. A. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Jan'y 
 12, 1780. Order to the Marshall to sell the Brigantine 
 Arbuthnot and a negro slave, condemned as prize to the 
 "Fair American" and the "Argo." Distributions are 
 directed. 
 
 In fine condition, with Admiralty Seal of Pcnna., and ac- 
 companied by the account sale and Autographic statement, 
 signed, of Matthew Clarkson. Endorsed " Stephen Decatiir 
 and others versus Brig"^. Arbuthnot. 
 
 799 Rush, Benj. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 6, 1784. 
 Asking attentions to Dr. Ross, evidently a friend of Dr. 
 Franklin, mentioning Franklin's letter in his favor. 
 
 Soo Pennsylvania Regiment. 3rd Battalion Field return, 
 August 21, 1758. Invoice of Ordnance, Szc, for Gen. Hand 
 at Fort Pitt, with names of drivers. Signed Sam'l Simp- 
 son. Philadelphia, April 16, 1777. Folio. 2 pieces. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE IN THE 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 801 Adams, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence, President of the United States. A. L. S. 4to. Paris, 
 Feb. 18, 1783. To Jean Luzac. 
 
 "Dr. John Wheelock, President of Dartmouth College, in New 
 Hampshire, will have the honour to deliver you this letter. The 
 Nature and History of the Institution is curious and interesting." Etc. 
 
 A ve7j pretty and graphic specimen. With address. 
 
 802 Whipple, Wm. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. Portsmouth, 23rd September, 
 
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 1776. Court has issued precepts to call a new House — 
 Currently reported that Congress have appointed a Com- 
 mittee to confer with Lord Howe, and I fear it is true — 
 Fears it is for a sinister purpose on his Lordship's part — 
 It grieves him that Congress, intrusted with the liberties of 
 the Continent, should be led by such characters — Escaped 
 Prisoners from Canada came by Arnold's route — Expects 
 the enemy will have taken New York and will have to cross 
 by Dobbs Ferry. 
 
 In excellent condition. A 'y6 signer. Very fine in contents. 
 Inlaid. 
 
 SIGNING TREATY OF PEACE. 
 
 803 Whipple, Wm. A. L. S. 4to. Portsmouth, April 8, 
 1783. Interesting as stating that " no doubt the Treaties of 
 Peace were signed Feb'y 3rd. Hostilities were to cease 
 March 3rd. British preparing to leave." 
 
 It must have been with much satisfaction that a Signer of 
 the Declaration fioted such facts. 
 
 804 Whipple, Wm. D. S. folio. March 22, 1781. Peti- 
 tion in behalf of the town of Canaan. 
 
 805 Amherst Newspaper. The Village Intelligencer of 
 Jan. 18, 1800. This contains the account of the Funeral of 
 General Washington — A Proclamation of Gov. Ogle — A 
 Particular account of the Death of Washington. 
 
 Printed in mourning. Complete. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO CONNECTICUT IN THE 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 806 Huntington, Sam'l. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. A. L. S. folio. Norwich, 10, 1789. To R. 
 Pomeroy. Mentions Gen. Knox — Directions as to Pen- 
 sioners. 
 
 Fine condition. 
 
 807 Webb, Saml. B. Aide to Washington (and Putnam). 
 A. L. S. folio. July 25, 1779. To Genl. Greene Thinks 
 he has a horse which will suit Gen'l Greene — Jere. Wads- 
 worth may name the price — Refers to his Exchange and 
 
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 desires Gen'l Greene's influence to get his (Conn.) regiment 
 in the main army. 
 
 808 Sam'l B. Webb's Regiment. Pay abstract for Oct., 
 1778. With the Autograph signature of Col. Eb. Hunt- 
 ington and General Varnum. With officers names. Folio. 
 
 809 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Member of the Continental 
 Congress. A. L. 4to. Hartford, Sept. 11, 1781. To 
 Gen'l Greene. Ill and in distress as to money matters. 
 
 Fine. Inlaid. 
 
 THE PENOBSCOT EXPEDITION. 
 
 810 Webb, Jos. Officer in the Revolutionary Army. A. 
 L. S. foho. Sept. 14, 1779. To Gen. Greene. Getting 
 Duck for vessels. — Comments on the " Cursed Affair of 
 Penobscot," so disastrous to the Americans — Calls it 
 " wicked." 
 
 811 Parsons, Saml. H. Distinguished General in the Rev- 
 olution. Originated Ticonderoga expedition and first New 
 York Congress. A. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Lynn, Nov, 12, 
 1772. Law paper respecting a grist mill in Lynn. 
 
 812 Hillsborough, Wills Hill. Earl of Sec. of State for 
 America. L. S. foho. Whitehall, March 5, 1768. To 
 the Governor and Company of Connecticut. Calling atten- 
 tion to the laws respecting stranded vessels. 
 
 Scarce. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO RHODE ISLAND IN THE 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 813 Webb, Saml. B. Aide to Washington, Brig.-Gen. by 
 Brevet, active in Cincinnati Soc. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. 
 July 31, 1780. To Genl. Greene. Fine and interesting — 
 Nearly captured with Deane and Browne on the way to 
 Newport — Not prudent to stay in Newport — Went to East 
 Greenwich to plead with the French Army — Graves, who 
 keeps at Anchor at Block Island, is too heavy for Admiral 
 Tourney. Wishes all power was taken away from drowsy 
 Congress and lodged in our Amiable Commander-in-Chief. 
 
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 814 Greene, Griffin. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Sept. 20, 
 178 1. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "The man whose love and friendship I value the highest of any 
 man on the earth. . . . Nothing gives me more pleasure than a single 
 line from the man calumny dare not open her mouth against. . . . 
 The Flora frigate in Boston manning for a cruise to France. Outlay 
 26,000 pounds real money. Brig Minerva pierced for 20 guns." 
 Much money lost in ships. 
 
 Si 5 Collins, John. Governor of Rhode Island. A. L. S. 
 folio. Philadelphia, April, 1778. General news — Election 
 in R. I. delays his going to camp. 
 
 Nice specimen of a rare autograph. 
 
 816 Cooke, Nicholas. Gov. of Rhode Island, 177 5-1778. 
 A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Providence, April 19, 1778. The 
 monument at Providence says : 
 
 " Merited and won the approbation of fellow citizens . . . 
 honored with the friendship and confidence of Washington." 
 
 Long autograph letter to Genl. Greene — Gen. Sullivan 
 took command here yesterday — God preserve Genl. Wash- 
 ington — Raised up on purpose to stand up for the liberty of 
 his bleeding country — Scarcity of troops — Fleet blocks our 
 harbor — This little State taxed itself 128,000 pounds in one 
 year — Bad features of the State Bill now agitated — Views 
 on taxation — The negro regiment displeases Kingston and 
 30 of the town board gone over to the enemy — Trade at a 
 stand still blocked by water — Enemy lined the coast from 
 Carolina to Nova Scotia — Men and supplies unwisely sent 
 to sea captured. 
 
 817 Howell, David. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Oct. 18, 1782. A 
 long and closely written letter to Gen. Greene on matters of 
 public interest and news of Rhode Island occurrences — 
 The last Election — W. Greene, Gov. ; J. Bowen, D. Gov. ; 
 W. Channing, Atty Gen'l — And names all the delegates to 
 Congress including himself — And not desiring the position 
 — Loves the Chimney corner — Complimentary to the 
 present members of Congress — Discusses at length, needs 
 of the country and powers and limits of Congress — Does 
 not think peace at hand — His Mulish Majesty has not 
 
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 yielded to our demand — President Manning is in this city — 
 " Dr. Witherspoon lodges in the same house with me." 
 
 A splendid specimen. Inlaid. 
 
 818 Greene, Jacob. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Coventry, 
 April 15, 1779. To General Greene. 
 
 "We have it in contemplation to build a 20 gun ship. Gen. 
 Gates has arrived at Providence. His arrival has not yet occasioned 
 removal of troops from Newport. Our force inconsiderable com- 
 pared with theirs, which is said to be 6000." 
 
 Inlaid. 
 
 819 Rhode Island. Slave Ship — Agreement with some 
 African traders, Lewis and Boyd, with Captain Wickham of 
 the Brig Favourite of Rhode Island to obtain 80 fair and 
 merchantable slaves ^ male and y^ female 4 feet 4 and 
 upwards, to be delivered in 7 weeks. D. S. April 25, 
 1804. 
 
 And this from the good old Abolition State of Rhode Island. 
 
 820 Arnold, \A^elcoine. A. L. S. 2 pages,4to. Providence, 
 Dec. 10, 1783. Inlaid. Congratulations to Gen. Greene 
 on his return to his family — Invitation to visit him. 
 
 821 Bowen, Jabez. Governor of Rhode Island. A. L. S. 
 3 pages, 4to. Providence, Nov. 23, 1779. 
 
 "I now congratulate you on the Enemy leaving our State. Gen. 
 Clinton sent orders in a frigate for Gen. Prescott not to leave 
 Rhode Island but good fortune would so have it he missed the 
 fleet and did not arrive till the Saturday P. M. after the evacuation 
 —'disagreeable news of the Defeat before Savannah.' — Deplores 
 misfortunes in Georgia — 'I mourn the loss of Pulaski and the many 
 other gallant souls both French and American that have taken their 
 flights in the fatal attack— I fear for Charleston I fear lest the 
 enemy will return to possess Newport' Razing their works to pre- 
 vent our enticement to bringing them back ; " other interesting mat- 
 ter. 
 Fine condition. 
 
 EVACUATION OF RHODE ISLAND. 
 
 822 Varnum, James M. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolution. A. 
 L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Providence, Nov. 10, 1779. To Gen. 
 Greene. 
 
 "Permit me Sir to congratulate you (Gen Greene on the evacua- 
 
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 tion of Rhode Island — It is now garrisoned by about 1200 men un- 
 der command of Gen'l Cornell — Numbers of the inhabitants have 
 been confined in the Provost by Genl. Gates — Council of War now- 
 Sitting in Newport . . . Passions of the people inflamed — . . - 
 I will use moderation and impartiality in prosecutions. ' ' Speculatious , 
 about D'Estaing and the enemy. 'The Country is safe but from 
 the damned situation of money . . . Philada begins the cursed 
 dance and Boston follows her . . . This State has ever been the 
 most prompt in paying their taxes' . . . The devil sowing conten- 
 tion between the States" ; and other interesting matter. 
 
 CITIZENS' GREETING IN HONOR OF GEN. GREENE. 
 
 823 Varnum, James M. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio, E. 
 Greenwich, Dec. 26, 1783. 
 
 "The citizens of East Greenwich meet you at the happy moment 
 of your return from the field of Glory with all the joy that af- 
 fectionate Hearts can feel. — recount with joy your first essays in 
 Military Science — guided by the love of liberty they then expected 
 the important events which have since rescued this country from 
 the oppressions of Britain, etc. — " 
 
 Signed also by A. Crary and T. Tillinghast, the town com- 
 mittee. 
 
 824 Arnold, Welcome. A. L. S. 4to. Providence, Dec. 
 28, 1785. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 Fine condition. 
 
 825 Littlefield, Capt. W. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. New- 
 port, Nov. 16, 1785. Business matters — Gen. Greene's 
 property in Rhode Island — Farm, house accounts, &c. — 
 Does not want to take care oi John in the house owing to 
 the old lady's uneasiness on account of her maids, Rose and 
 Sylvia. 
 
 826 Newport Mercury. April 17, 1784. Printed by Henry 
 Barber. Contains proceedings of Congress — Jefferson, 
 Chase and Howell to draft a plan for governing the West- 
 ern territory — Suggesting Metropotamia, Polypotamia, Pel- 
 isipia, &c., for sections. 
 
 827 Bradford, Wm. D. S. Providence, Jan. 3, 1778. Re- 
 solve in Committee of Safety that Wm. Bradford be author- 
 ized to draw 200 pounds. Signed also by Theodoro Foster. 
 
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 828 Greene, W. War Governor of Rhode Island. A. L.. 
 S. folio. Warwick, Jan. 28, 1780. Personal and family- 
 matters . . . and the army in winter quarters — Officer.s 
 wishing to go home. 
 
 829 Greene, Jacob. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Coventry, June 
 10, 1779. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "The enemy have commenced their predatory schemes in this. 
 quarter . . . houses burned. . . . Censure, the tax a man pays the pub- 
 lick for being eminent' . . . The Oliver Cromwell 20 Gun Ship 
 property of Connecticut is captured by the Maidstone Frigate after 
 an engagement of 5 Glasses." 
 
 830 Hopkins, Stephen. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. D. S. 4to. April, 1757. An order by the 
 Committee of War on the Treasure of Rhode Island to pay 
 3000 pounds on account of the Colony of Rhode Island — 
 Also signed by the rest of the committee. 
 
 831 EUery, Wm. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. D. S. 4to. May 29, 1780. Concerning a draft- 
 in favor of Roger Sherman drawn by F. Hopkinson. 
 
 832 Blodgett, Wm. Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, folio. Providence, May, 1780. To Genl. Greene. 
 
 "All hands in high spirits on a report of the enemy's defeat at 
 Charleston "^He goes on to describe a remarkable Natural phenom- 
 enon — "the sky so black at midday as to interrupt business for- 
 hours — A bright yellow reflected on everything — big folks looked 
 serious and Divines awakened their hearers — dissolution of the 
 world portended . . . had some good effect frightening people into 
 taking currency — caused much fear and speculation — Gov Bowen 
 supplanted . . . Varnum, Moray and Cornell delegates . . . Paul- 
 Allen ousted mortifyingly." 
 
 Fine and clean. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO VIRGINIA IN THE 
 REVOLUTIONARY WAR. 
 
 833 Gist, Mordecai. Brigadier-General in the Revolution., 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. July 6, 1782. To Gen. Greene. 
 Cavalry without forage — Deranged situation of every de- 
 partment — Efforts to establish system hitherto ineffectual. 
 
 In beautiful condition. Inlaid. 
 
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 §34 Smallwood, William. Major-General in the Revolu- 
 tion. A. L. S. 4to. Annapolis, Jan. i6, 1782. To Gen. 
 Greene. 
 
 In respect to appointing Colo. Williams—" will render him service 
 
 notwithstanding his former joining in attempts to injure my reputa- 
 tion . . . private injuries shall never bias my public conduct or in- 
 duce me to withold from merit that tribute which becomes its just 
 reward however injurious to me in a private view the party might 
 have acted." 
 
 Certainly a golden sentiment for a public officer. Mentions 
 Chase, &c. Very fine. Inlaid. 
 
 CESSION OF LAND TO THE UNITED STATES. 
 
 §35 Jefferson, Thos. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence, President of the United States. A. L. S. folio. 
 Annapolis, March 22, 1784. 
 
 "We enclose to your Excellency an exemplification of the Deed 
 of Cession &c — Signed also by Jas. Monroe Arthur Lee, S. Hardy 
 John F. Mercer." — with a MS. note that the deed made to the United 
 States should be carefully preserved and that a copy of this resolu- 
 tion should be sent to the chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth. 
 
 In perfect condition. Fine signatures . 
 
 CHASE'S LETTER REFERRING TO INDEPENDENCE. 
 
 836 Chase, Saml. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Annapolis, July 5, 1777. 
 To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Pleased with late events in Jersey — a just God will not suffer 
 our foes to triumph over us — We are far gone in vice — our enemies 
 the most corrupt and abandoned Nation under the Sun — neither 
 love nor fear God . . . (and much more severe language against 
 Britain). You may be assured of my unremitting assiduity to 
 secure the Independence of America. The Maryland assembly 
 offers additional bounty for enlisting servants. Can the Annapolis 
 Artillery be of service in camp." Etc., etc. 
 
 Vefy fine specimen. 
 
 S37 Eccleston, Major John. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 22, 1782. 
 To Gen. Greene. Asking for a loan. 
 
838 Smallwood, Wm. Major- General in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Annapolis, Jan. 16, 1782. To Gen. 
 Greene. As to equipment, &c., of the Maryland line — Va- 
 rious difficulties — Action of the Assembly, &c. 
 
 "My private resources are exhausted and I can no longer subsist 
 on resolutions — others not less destitute than myself." 
 
 In beautiful condition. Inlaid. 
 
 TO MEET SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI. 
 
 839 Williams, Otho. H. Brigadier General in the Revolu- 
 tion. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Baltimore, March 15, 17S4. To 
 Gen. Greene. Friendly letter — "Maryland in severest 
 weather in memory of man — The Chesapeake frozen up — 
 Our illustrious President has summoned the General Society 
 of Cincinnati to meet . . . then and there and it will be a great 
 addition . . . meeting the companions of the order to find 
 you there" — Philadelphia, first Monday in May, 1784. 
 
 Fine condition. Inlaid. 
 
 840 Lee, Thos. Sim. Member of the Continental Congress,, 
 Governor of Maryland. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4t. Annapolis, 
 Sept. 28, 1782. 
 
 "The distressed situation of the finances explains the only partial 
 compliance of the legislature with the request of Gen. Greene — " 
 
 In beautiful condition. Inlaid. Rare. 
 
 841 Jenifer, Daniel, of St. Thomas. Member of the Con- 
 tinental Congress. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Annapohs, Jan. 
 21, 1783. To Gen. Greene. Enclosing an act to pay the 
 Maryland line from August, 1780, to January, 178 1 — Would 
 protect the common soldiers again.st the speculators — In 
 spite of vigilance soldiers are sacrificing their claims. 
 
 "Permit me to congratulate you on restoring to peace and tran- 
 quility three States by driving the enemy from Charleston— im- 
 portant event, which compleats the Glory your many hard fought 
 battles portended." 
 In beautiful condition. Inlaid. 
 
 842 Spotswood, Col. Alex. A Distinguished Officer in the 
 Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Camp on James River, 
 Nov. 19, 1780. To Gen. Greene at Richmond. Camp on 
 
22 
 
 James River — Is called to take command in the Militia — 
 Compliments to Baron Steuben. 
 
 ^43 Davies, Wm. Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. 4 
 pages, folio. War Office, March 14, 1782. 
 
 "The executive have taken off the suspension of the draft on 
 •account of incursions, Arnold's march up the country threw mat- 
 ters in confusion — Evasions of drafts — This State exceedingly ex- 
 hausted, oppressed and mismanaged — Congress scarcely fair to 
 Virginia — Virginia continentals improperly detained at Fort Pitt 
 on account of Gov. Jeffersons meditated conquest of Detroit — other 
 ^undesirable locations of soldiers'" — etc, etc. A general statement of 
 the actual situation of Virginia for the information of Gen. Greene. 
 Reflecting somewhat on Gov. Jefferson — 
 Fine. 
 
 '844 Harrison, Benj. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S. 4to. June 23, 1782. Fine and per- 
 fect specimtn of a .'^carce signer on public matters of im- 
 portance respecting the Army — Promising to do the best he 
 can. 
 
 JEFFERSON ON FINANCE AND VIOLENT SEIZURES 
 IN VIRGINIA FOR WAR PURPOSES. 
 
 845 Jefferson, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence and President of the U. S. L. S. 2 pages, folio, 
 and lines in Autograph. Written in Council April 5, 178 1 
 — Wants Gen. Greene's sanction for drafts — Mentions Gates 
 — Free people think they have a right to an explanation of 
 the circumstances which give rise the necessity under which 
 suffer — The general assembly has authorized the country 
 lieutenants to restrain "impresses" — Sends half a million 
 currency in place of 25000 hard money — Suggesting that 
 hard money may be purchased in Philada. 
 Rare date for Jefferson. 
 
 S46 Dinwiddie, Robert. Colonial Governor of Virginia. 
 D. S. 4to. Commission signed in blank. 
 Fine signature (^iy^2). 
 
 847 Nelson, Thos., Jr. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. D. S. folio. Goes on bond of the Sheriff of 
 York County, September, 1773. 
 Fine signature. 
 
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 848 Forsyth, Robt. Distinguished Officer under Greene. 
 
 A. L. S. 8 pages, folio. Richmond, Nov. 30, 1781. To 
 Gen. Greene. Detailed account respecting military supplies 
 and matters referring to Gov. Nelson, Jefferson and other 
 public men — The resignation of Gov. Nelson made it neces- 
 sary that another should be chosen— This day the old 
 Speaker, Ben. Harrison, was elected — St. George Tucker, 
 
 B. Randolph, S. Mathews and Wm. Lomax, Councillors. 
 Mr. Jefferson, the late Governor, was elected to Congress. 
 Hope Mr. Morris will contract for the supply of the South- 
 ern Army. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO GEORGIA IN THE REVO- 
 LUTION. 
 
 849 Jackson, Gen. Jas. Distinguished Officer in the Revo- 
 lution, Governor of Georgia. A. L. S. folio. Augusta, 
 Aug. 25, 1 78 1. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Our legislature has met and the wheels of government are once 
 more in motion — I laid before them the state of my regiment — ■ 
 Deserters from Savannah as well as traders from Creek Nation — 
 corroborate in proof of Augusta's being invested — Savannah harbor 
 blocked by Spanish vessels — Gov. Brounson elected our Governor — " 
 Inlaid. Rare. 
 
 850 Habersham, John. Member of the Continental Con- 
 gress. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Savannah, Aug. 1 1, 1782. 
 To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Dr. Houston after the reduction of Charleston came to Savan- 
 nah to see his family and was arrested by Civil authority and put 
 into close confinement for treason — he wrote Moultrie and Dr. 
 Oliphant . . . appeared before the General Court and fined 200 
 pounds for being present at the siege of Savannah. . . . Capt. 
 Boitard spoke the fleets of France and Spain steering northwardly 
 — Be assured I shall use every exertion to put the troops of the 
 State on a respectable footing." 
 A beautiful and perfect autographic specimen . Inlaid. 
 
 851 Habersham, John. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Savannah, 
 Sept. 2, 1782. To Gen. Greene. Respecting the murder 
 of H. Keall of Savannah — One of our very worthy citizens 
 — Requests a " flag " for Mr. Morel — Expects to set out for 
 head quarters in two or three days. 
 
 Fine. Inlaid. 
 
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 852 Habersham, John. A. L. S. 10 pages, 4to. Camp;, 
 Feb'y 8, 1782. To Gen. Wayne. A history of the occur- 
 rences on his Expedition against the Indians — With a pic- 
 ture of the insubordination of the militia and their barbari- 
 ties — The letter is too lengthy to print — It commences ia 
 diary from 30th of Jan'y to 6th of Feb'y, 1782. 
 
 "I hope Sir you will excuse my troubling you with so long a. 
 letter but in an affair which so nearly concerned my reputation as an 
 officer and a citizen I am induced to be circumstantial." 
 
 853 Wilmot, Wm. Captain in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 I page, folio. Aug. 23, 1782. To Gen. Greene. Sending 
 Capt. McGiboney to communicate every important intelli- 
 gence of the enemies' movements. 
 
 854 Wilmot, W. A. L. S. i page, folio. Georgia, Nov. 4, 
 1782. To Major Pierce. 
 
 "Fleet from Augustine not yet arrived — arrangement of trans- 
 ports has taken place — 191 transports in the harbor — I mov« from 
 Jones harbor — and return in a day or two " — ^Inlaid to Major Pierce. 
 
 In/atd. 
 
 85s Hawkins, Benj. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Savannah, June 25, 1785. To 
 Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Been waiting arrival of Kings and headsmen of the Creeks — 
 they are all on the way — will await commissioners of the United 
 States. — Merchants indisposed to advance money for the Indians. 
 Mr. Bard and others purchased 4000 acres of confiscated property 
 on Crooked River — believe he has formed a trading scheme with 
 the Indians — Bryant to manage. Mr. Ogbourne has entered vacant 
 Cumberland land. Major Lucas surveyed 20000 acres of best 
 swamp tide land. I intend ... to bid adieu to the cursed Indian 
 business if I have health — McQueen called and showed your letter 
 to Lafayette — . . . Gen. Wayne is here. — Spaniards have seized 
 hunters." 
 
 In fine condition except that a few words are missing ai 
 place of the seal. 
 
 856 Knox, Henry. Major-General in the Revolution. L. 
 S. 3 pages, folio. War Office, Oct. 19, 1789. Communi- 
 cating a request by Gen. Washington that the Governor of 
 Georgia send a list of military invalids to whom [)ensions 
 have been paid, and to make a return of officers' widows 
 
25 
 
 and orphans who have received the seven years' half pay. 
 
 To his Excellency the Governor of Georgia. 
 Condition fine. Inlaid. 
 
 857 Waring, Ensign Bart. A. L. S. folio. John's Island, 
 Nov. 15, 1782. To Major Burnet. Account of the death 
 of Capt. Wilmot " this morning and Lt. Moore wounded 
 and taken in engagement at James Island." 
 
 858 Telfair, Ed. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 Governor of Georgia. A. L. S. i page, folio. Savannah, 
 March 13, 1798. Appointment of John Gibbons as col- 
 lector of taxes. 
 
 859 Telfair, Ed. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Savannah, June 
 15, 1807. To Alex. Telfair, at Princeton. Father's letter 
 to his Son at College — Suggesting and advising and wind- 
 ing up with an order for 100 pounds. 
 
 860 Tatnall, Josiah. Governor of Georgia. Joined the 
 Army of Wayne at the age of 18. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 
 17, 1799. To Commodore Barry. Asking him to find a 
 place for a young man. 
 
 861 Tatnall, Josiah. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Savannah, 
 March 2, 1795. Remarks on the Chatham regiment and 
 troubles about election of officers. 
 
 862 Bibb, Wm. W. Governor of Alabama. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, 4to. Washington, March 2, 18 15. To Gov. Early. 
 Explaining his not offering a constitutional amendment. 
 
 863 Thomson, Chas. Secretary of the Continental Con- 
 gress. Circular L. S. To the Governor of Georgia. Folio. 
 Feb. 6, 1786. A reminder to the State of Georgia and 
 others that their delegates have been so few that the busi- 
 ness of the Union suffers. 
 
 864 Jefferson, Thos. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence, President of the United States. L. S. 4to. Phila- 
 delphia, March 29, 1792. To the Governor of the State of 
 Georgia. Official communication of acts of Congress. 
 Fine signature. 
 
 865 Eustace, Lieut. Col. John Shay. Aide to Gen. Lee, 
 General in the French Army. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. (In- 
 laid.) Savannah, Aug. 6, 1782. To Gen. Greene. 
 
26 
 
 "The Georgia assembly refrains from naming any one for the 
 place of assistant to Col Carrington — (so Col Eustace applies) — was 
 acting Dep. Adjt. to Gen Wayne in Georgia — Qualified by 7 years 
 service." 
 Fine. Inlaid. 
 
 866 Clay, Joseph. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Savannah, March 8, 1785. Per- 
 sonal and pubhc business with Gen. Greene. 
 
 867 Stirk, Major Saml. Deputy Commissary for State o^ 
 Georgia. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Augusta, Aug. 9, I78i' 
 To Gen. Greene. " Detachment of the enemy from Eben- 
 ezer driving cattle — Ammunition ordered is not enough for 
 the State (Georgia). — The Council, of Safety have issued 
 writs of election ... to meet at Augusta on the i6th — 
 Troops by last account leaving Savannah for Charleston — 
 Those left in town daily dying, insomuch that the militia 
 were drawn out to do garrison duty. " 
 
 868 Day, Jo. Capt. of ist Georgia Regiment. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, folio. Savannah, Aug. g, 1780. In consequence of 
 his arrest by Gen. Wayne, at the instance of Capt. Greene, 
 addresses headquarters — Appears to have been artfully 
 treated and appeals to Gen, Greene to prevent a remarkable 
 situation — Being ordered for trial 120 miles from his good 
 witnesses. 
 
 869 Gill, Capt. Erasmus. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Camp 
 Ebenezer, Feb'y 4, 1782. To Genl. Greene. 
 
 "Joined Gen. Wayne. Been on a constant tour of duty with the 
 troop in the most dismal country I ever saw — Swamps — morasses — 
 bridges destroyed by the British — marching almost night and day so 
 that what rags my men had on are torn — It is with pain he keeps men at 
 duty without clothing to protect them from the weather — have not seen 
 a single horse to impress — have mounted two of the men on my own 
 and have taken servants nags. Gen Wayne needs waggons." 
 Inlaid. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE 
 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 Execution of Hayne 
 
 870 Henderson, Wm. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. 
 S. 2 pages, 4to. Camp at Brown's Fields, Aug. 25, 1781. 
 
 Gen. Greene. 
 
27 
 
 "The execution of Col. Hayne is no less alarming than unjust. I 
 have taken opinion of officers of the State troops . . . and they are 
 of opinion that upon every principle &c. . . . retaliation extended to 
 the British officers should take place." 
 Inlaid. 
 
 871 Hovey, Peter. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 4to. Georgetown, March 18, 1782. To Gen. Greene. 
 Has represented his case to Marion — Distressed situation 
 causes desertions — Several without clothes — Gen. Marion 
 has g-iven me the cornmaad of this part of the country — 
 Has been very sick. 
 
 Fine specimen. Inlaid. 
 
 872 Laurens, John. Aide to Washington, Distinguished and 
 Brave Officer. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Dec. 21, 1784. To 
 Gen. Greene. 
 
 'Saw Col Lee — determined my remaining on this side the River — 
 We were a little wet the first night but a loan of rum which I 
 negociated obliterated that trifling misfortune." 
 In beautiful condition. With address. Inlaid. 
 
 873 Lee, Col. Henry. One of the most distinguished offi- 
 cers in the Revolution, " Light Horse Harry." A. L. S. 
 folio. July 29, 1 78 1. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 " General Sumpterhas sent Capt Davis to Georgetown to sieze all 
 goods — The Torys left much — If Sumpter lays his hands on them 
 little good will result to the public therefrom. Your officers are 
 naked and I presume no order of mankind have a greater claim to 
 attention." 
 
 Certainly a very interesting specimen, showing Lee's opinion 
 of Suinpier. Fine, iidaid. 
 
 874 Marion, Gen. Francis. The most celebrated partisan 
 officer in the Revolution, "The Swamp Fox." A. L. S. 
 folio. Georgetown, May 29, 178 1. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Began to open intrenchments yesterday — the enemy fell down 
 with their vessels. I took possession of the town — shall stay only 
 to level the works — the enemys leaving this post has saved a great 
 deal — It cannot be conceived the joy it has given our friends." 
 Fine specimen. Rare. 
 
 875 Hutson, Richard. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charlestown, 
 Aug. 19, 1783. To Gen. Greene. Highly complimentary, 
 to Gen. Greene on his great achievements. 
 
2S 
 
 "May the peaceful olive emulate the victorious laurel adorning- 
 your brow — May heaven prosper you . . . and crown you with the 
 rewards of the virtuous and the brave." Asks Greenes kindness for 
 his Nephew Son of the unfortunate Hayne — " straining every nerve 
 to fulfill the wishes of Hayne in looking after his Children." 
 
 876 Huger, Isaac. Brigadier-General in the Revolution, 
 A. L. S. 4to. Lightwood's Plantation, Dec. 17, 1782. 
 
 " Nothing new, only the arrival of Major Pendleton at Camden." 
 
 ZTJ Garden, Alex. Aide to Gen. Greene. Author of 
 Garden's Anecdotes. A. L. S. i page, 4to. Philadelphia, 
 June 8, 1783. Friendly letter to Greene wishing him a 
 prosperous voyage. 
 
 Fine condition. 
 
 878 Lovell, James. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 A. L. S. folio. Congaree, June 14, 1782. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Intelligence that gave a strong belief that an evacuation of 
 Charlestown would soon take place — delays his trip to Boston to 
 learn." 
 
 BRITISH TREATMENT OF AMERIlCAN PRISONERS. 
 
 879 DufT, Dan'l. Soldier in the Revolution. A. L. S. foHo. 
 Mill Prison (England), Dec. 16, 178 1. Interesting as a 
 narrative of an American prisoner taken with others to 
 England — Put on a sloop of war after being inhumanly 
 dragged from prison in Charlestown — Kept in the hold for 
 6 weeks — Received on board a guardship at Spithead and 
 loaded with irons for 50 days — Then removed to several 
 ships — Committed to Mill Prison for treason — To Col. 
 Hampton, Broad River, S. C. 
 
 880 Harmar, Josiah. Distinguished Officer in the Revolu- 
 tion. Commander-in-Chief of the U. S. Army, 1787. A. 
 L. S. folio. Camp Jacksonborough, Jan'y 11, 1789. To 
 Genl. Greene. Respecting Col. Craig's interference — And 
 asking decisive order to prevent arbitrary action of Craig. 
 
 Fine. Inlaid. 
 
 TROUBLES WITH PRANCE. 
 Pinckney, Chas. Cotesworth. Brigadier General by 
 
29 
 
 Brevet in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. The 
 Hague, Sept. 18, 1797. 
 
 "I am this moment getting in my carriage on my journey to Paris. 
 I shall do all I can to preserve peace consistently with the honour 
 and interest of my country — not sanguine— Mentions Washington." 
 Perfect condition. 
 
 882 Rutledge, Edward. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. L. S., in the third person as Governor, 4to. 
 To the President of the Senate, on the proper form of com- 
 municating to the House, i page, 4to. Addressed. 
 
 883 Rutledge, Edward. D. S. folio. Aug., 1777. 
 In nice condition. 
 
 884 Gamble, Rd. Captain in Virginia Line. A. L. S. folio- 
 Charlestown, Dec. 20, 1782. To Gen. Greene. Begging 
 necessaries for himself and a helpless family. Hopes his 
 request for two months' pay may not be inconsistent, &e. 
 
 Fine condition. Inlaid. 
 
 885 Balfour, W. British Commandant at Charlestown. L. 
 S. 4to. Charles Town, June 12, 1781. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Happy to concur with Genl Greene in such measures as may miti- 
 gate the general horrors of war or soften the distress of individuals." 
 — Respecting detention of Dr. Oliphant after his being exchanged — 
 explaining that he was detained on acct of a civil debt — hopes the 
 cartel between Greene and Cornwallis will be soon completed. 
 Fine specimen. Very rare. 
 
 THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S OFFICIAL EX- 
 PRESSION OF ITS SENSE OF GEN. GREENE'S 
 SERVICES. 
 
 886 Guerard, Benj. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Gov. House, 
 Chs-town, Aug. 12, 1783. 
 
 "The general assembly communicates their thanks for your 
 eminent exertions in the field . . . services you have rendered — 
 good wishes and the tender of your future services in your letter 
 informing of your being about to close your command." 
 
 In perfect condition, and should be of special interest to any 
 admirer of Gen. Greene. 
 
 887 Hampton, Col. Wade. Celebrated Partisan Officer 
 
30 
 
 under Marion. Maj. Gen. in War of 1812. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, folio. Brydges Ferry, July 29, 1781. To Gen. 
 Greene. Reports lamentable situation of the neighborhood 
 — Almost every one combined in robberies the most base 
 and inhuman that ever disgraced mankind — Carried booty 
 north — Has arrested a lot of the wretches and writes to get 
 Gen. Greene's orders respecting measures against the guilty. 
 
 Addressed. Inlaid. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO NORTH CAROLINA IN THE 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 888 Ferguson, Capt. W. A. L. S. folio. Dec. 18, 1782. 
 To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) Five deserters from the N. C. 
 line — All named — Fired on the guard — Jas. Tucker made 
 prisoner. 
 
 889 Gamble, Edm. Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 .folio. Salisbury, Feb., 1781. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) 
 
 "Shall spirits for the army be given out to traveling officers — I 
 am constantly pressed and the officers must and will have it — " 
 
 Evidently they did not approve of a long time between 
 drinks in North Carolina. 
 
 890 Jones, Allen. Member of the Continental Congress, 
 Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. folio. Wheeler's, Dec. 
 28, 1 78 1. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) Entreating Gen. 
 Greene to assist in freeing " our Governor (Gov. Burke cap- 
 tured by the British). No one can so well draw out the re- 
 sources of this State or who has more zeal. Add to the 
 laurels you have already gained." 
 
 Fine. 
 
 891 Fanning, David. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 folio. Charles Town, June 25, 1782. To Gen. Greene. 
 (Inlaid.) Respecting a " flagg " for his family. 
 
 892 Hamilton, John. Efficient Officer under Greene. A. 
 L. S. folio. Parker's Ferry, April 3, 1787. To Gen. 
 Greene. (Inlaid.) Details of clothing supplied to soldiers 
 and officers. 
 
31 
 
 CORNWALLIS, ARNOLD AND LAFAYETTE IN 
 VIRGINIA. 
 
 893 Polk, Col. Thos. Distinguished in the Mecklenburg 
 Convention and read the resolutions at the Court House. 
 Active in the Revolutionary service. A. L. S. 2 pages, 
 foHo. Charlotte, June 11, 178 1. To Gen. Greene. (In- 
 laid.) A letter of intelligence to Gen. Greene — Cornwallis' 
 junction with Arnold augmented his force to 5000 — Lafay- 
 ette up the country — Gen. Wayne crossed the Potomack — 
 Estimate of Lafayette and Wayne's forces — In a postscript 
 there is some reflection on the militia and reference to rapid- 
 ity of the enemy. 
 
 Fine specimen. Rare. 
 
 894 Read, James. Captain in the Revolution. A. L. S. i 
 page, folio. Sahsbury, May 5, 1781. Statement as to es- 
 tablishing armourers — And other military matters. 
 
 Scarce. 
 
 BATTLE OF KING MOUNTAIN. 
 
 895 Huntington, Samuel. Signer of the Declaration of 
 Independence. L. S. as President of Congress. Folio. 
 Philadelphia, Nov. 16, 1780. To Gen. Greene. Convey- 
 ing the praise of Congress for Col. Campbell's spirited and 
 military conduct on the action of the 7th of Oct., in which 
 a complete victory was gained over superior numbers. 
 
 In perfect condition . 
 
 896 Campbell, Col. Wm. Distinguished at Battle of King's 
 Mountain and at Guilford Court House. A. L. S. folio. 
 Moravian Town, March 2, 1781. Respecting reinforce- 
 ments for General Greene. Lafayette claimed that Camp- 
 bell's services at King's Mountain and Guilford Court House 
 would do his memory everlasting honor — Insure high rank 
 among defenders of Liberty in the American Cause. 
 
 COMPLIMENTING GREENE ON THE CAPTURE OF 
 CORNWALLIS. 
 
 897 Clay, Joseph. Member of the Continental Congress, 
 Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Beau- 
 
fort, Nov. 9, 178*. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) Cdngfat- 
 ulating Gen. Greene on the capture of Cornwallis and with 
 references to a naval battle of Admiral Parker — Siege of 
 Charlestown. 
 
 Perfect specimen. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO NEW JERSEY IN THE 
 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 Boudinot's Letter on the Evacuation of New York. 
 
 898 Boudinot, Ellas. President of the Continental Con- 
 gress. A. L. S. 2 pages, foHo. Philadelphia, Oct. 14, 1782. 
 To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "We are in daily expectation of hearing the News of final orders 
 of the evacuation of New York — Many and various are the reports 
 of the enemys Intentions relative to this Measure — orders have been 
 long given for preparation, but not to move till farther orders . . . 
 I believe the commander in chief is very uncertain as to the meas- 
 ures that will finally take place." 
 
 Inlaid. Stained, but very legible. 
 
 899 Boudinot, Elias. A. L. S. foho. Philadelphia, Oct. 
 24, 1782. To John Covenhoven, at Trenton. 
 
 "I congratulate My Country on your reappointment as one of its 
 senators and guardians. Your Representation (of the county of 
 Monmouth) has given me pleasure — The negotiations for peace at 
 Versailles goes on slowly — Encloses a letter to the Governor on a 
 Subject of Great Magnitude." 
 
 900 Boudinot, Elisha. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Newark, 
 May 23, 1777. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) Intelligence 
 — " 17 sail arrived at the Hook night before last, part of 50 
 which were on the coast — Was told they had 10,000 men, 
 but suspects they were from Canada . . . Marched out of 
 Amboy, encamped near Strawberry Hill . . . They say 
 when fresh troops arrive they will march to Philadelphia 
 and Washington will retreat before them — Gen. Delancey 
 to garrison Staten Island and ground marked out opposite 
 Elizabeth town," &c. — Conveying information from a spy. 
 
 901 Thomson, Chas. Secretary of the Continental Con- 
 gress. D. S. large folio, i page, closely written. Oct. I, 
 1782. Report of the committee to whom was referred a 
 representation of the Legislature of New Jersey — Com- 
 
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 plaints of Soldiers of N. J. regiments — Questions of rights 
 ©f the several States and the rights of the Congress are 
 ' carefully traversed and the States informed where they in- 
 fringe the Federal Constitution in matters of appropriations 
 for paying the Army — The paper concludes with very im- 
 portant resolutions. 
 
 Fine specimen, beautifully written and in fine condition, and 
 inlaid. 
 
 g02 Witherspoon, John. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. John Schenck and 7 other Freeholders of the 
 Township of Windsor sign a petition in favour of granting 
 a license to Jacob Hyer for keeping a public House in 
 Princeton. Perth Amboy, Jan'y, 1774. 
 
 No doubt Hyer was a suitable person to be licensed when 
 good old Dr. Witherspoon endorsed his application. 
 
 ^3 Dayton, Elias. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. D. S. 
 1786, I page, 4to. Finding in favor of A. L. Bleecker. 
 Signed also by C. Ludlow and John Harriman. 
 
 904 Clark, Abraham. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. D. S. 17SS, folio. His account against the 
 Colony of New Jersey " copying laws of Eliz. Town " — 
 " Going to New York," etc. 1755. 
 
 Scarce. 
 
 90s Smith, Sam'l S. President of Princeton College. A. 
 L. S. I page, folio. To Dr. Ashbell Greene. Wishing him 
 to come to Princeton and take theological professorship — 
 Expects to leave — Prof Thompson inadequate to govern- 
 ment. 
 Torn by the seal. 
 
 Barber, Francis. One of the most efficient New Jersey 
 officers in the Revolution. Wounded at Monmouth. A. 
 L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Buffer's Ferry, Va., Aug. 29, 1781. 
 To his wife Nancy. Stating the military situation and ex- 
 pectations of the French fleet — Begs his wife to be a better 
 correspondent and speaks of his family with emotion and a 
 hope to see them, never reahzed — He was killed at York- 
 town a few weeks later. 
 
 907 Old New Jersey Deed. New Barbados Neck, in the 
 County of Bergen, in the East division of the Province of New 
 
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 Jersey, scituate near the Court House of said county ;( Van 
 Giesel's land and Col. Provoost's land adjoining). Curious 
 old survey, " performed per me David Demarest the 3th of 
 
 January 1734." 
 
 With drawing of church, court house and other buildings^ 
 &c. In perfect condition. Folio. 
 
 908 Stockton, Richard. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. D. S. and 2 lines autograph, 4 pages, folio. 
 Pleas before Court at Perth Amboy. July, 1 774. 
 
 909 Sears, Capt. Isaac. Foremost of the Sons of Liberty 
 in New York. A. L. S. Boston, Nov. 8, 1779. To Gen. 
 Greene. Introducing to Gen. Greene W. S. Stockton of 
 New Jersey, recommended as a real friend of the American 
 cause and been very serviceable to it in Holland. 
 
 Inlaid. 
 
 LETTERS RELATING TO DELAWARE IN THE 
 REVOLUTION. 
 
 910 Gunby, Col. J. Active under Gen. Greene. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, 4to. Annapolis, Oct. 8, 1783. To Gen. Greene. 
 Hears from the Admiral of France that peace with all the 
 powers would soon be declared — Refers to his recruiting 
 services in Delaware. 
 
 Fine condition. Inlaid. With address. 
 
 91 1 Hall, David. 2 pages, folio. Lewes, May 27, 1782. 
 Exonerates himself from charges «n account of absence 
 from the Army — Had illness and no money — Congress had 
 not supplied him — The Assembly of Delaware ordered 100 
 pounds, but the money was only paid in driblets and never 
 enough to pay expenses of reaching camp — Destitute of 
 clothing. 
 
 912 Blount, Wm. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 Signer of the Constitution. A. L. S. 2 pages, foho. Wil- 
 mington, July 10, 1785. Inlaid. To Gen. Greene. Busi- 
 ness — I shall attend to Indian Treaties in Georgia and South 
 Carolina . . . and take my seat in Nov. 
 
 913 Dickinson, John. Author of the "Farmer's Letters." 
 Member of the Continental Congress. Gov. of Delaware. 
 
35' 
 
 A. L. S. 2 pages, 410. Nov. 24, 1781. To Gen. Greene- 
 Will make every exertion to co-operate for promoting the 
 public welfare — Refers to bravery and gallantly of the 
 State's regiment — Congratulates Greene on late events 
 (Yorktown, &c.). 
 
 Nice specimen. Inlaid. 
 
 914 Dickinson, John. A. L. S. 4to. New Castle, July 5, 
 1782. Has been informed by a British officer that public 
 records (Delaware) taken in i j-jj were now in Charlestown 
 in custody of Capt. Barry and may be obtained — Request 
 to Gen. Greene to enquire for and claim them. 
 
 Perfect specimen. Inlaid. 
 
 915 Rodney, Caesar. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. A. D. S. April 15, 1776. Rec't for money alt 
 in Rodney's hand — and signed in the " year of the Signing 
 of the Declaration." 
 
 916 Dupont, E. T. One of the Founders of the Great 
 Powder Works. L. S. i page, 4to. Wilmington, April 8, 
 1829. 
 
 917 McKean, Thos. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 pendence. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, July 26, 1781. 
 To Gen. Greene. A letter written by McKean, as President 
 of Congress, of special interest to admirers of Gen. Greene, 
 officially conveying the approbation of Congress for 
 securing benefits to the South. Dispossessing the enemy — 
 Zeal and perseverence — All th€ high qualities of a soldier 
 — The most virtuous cause that ever a people were engaged 
 in, conducted by consummate wisdom and visibly favored 
 by the Almighty. 
 
 "That you may give Peace, Liberty and Ind'cpendence to the 
 Southern States, whose bravery and determined conduct prove th«m. 
 to be entirely deserving of these blessings ; and that you may return 
 crowned with Laurels is the most ardent Prayer of yours, &c." — 
 To the honorable Major Gen'l Greene. 
 
 A very beautiful specinmi for a set of the Signers. 
 
 LETTERS AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE 
 
 INDIANS. 
 
 918 Croghan, Geo. Indian fighter. Served in Braddock's 
 
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 Expedition. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. To David Franks. 
 Respecting lands — Agreeable news of the new colony. 
 
 Fine. 
 
 919 Cherokees. Washington, May 27, 178 1. A. L. S. By 
 Robert Lanier. Including his copy of a 2 page letter by 
 Col. Arthur Campbell. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid). 
 
 "The chief of the Cherokees sent deputies to Long Island implor- 
 ing peace saying a few held out and had joined McDonald the 
 British Agent — They agreed to attend to Treat on June loth. The 
 commissioners for reasons put off till July 20. Seceders are killing 
 people. If I had permission — would raise a force and make them 
 cede lands." 
 
 "I can induce several tribes of Indians in the Illinois region to 
 attack the Cherokees. A chief of one of the Western tribes was here 
 last week. Opened himself to me in a long speech. Lanier ap- 
 proves of Col. Campbell's plans and thinks the Western people 
 would be glad to fight the Cherokees." 
 
 920 Cherokee Treaty. A. L. S. of Col. John Levier, 2 
 pages, 4to. N. Carolina, Aug. 6, 1781. To Gen. Greene. 
 Would have joined Gen. Greene had not the Cherokees 
 prevented it — having had but little assistance besides the force 
 of our own regiment to reduce that hostile nation to terms 
 ... at last brought to a period — will forward a copy of the 
 treaty of amity . . . lately entered into with the Cherokees. 
 
 XENTUCKY'S EARLY TROUBLES WITH INDIANS. 
 
 921 Clarke, Geo. Rogers. The Celebrated Indian Fighter. 
 L. S. 2 pages, folio. Louisville. To Patrick Henry. 
 Endorsed. Rec'd May, 1786. Respecting treaty with the 
 Miami Indian.s — Speculations as to its effect. 
 
 "I don't think this State in its infancy bore so gloomy an aspect 
 as it does at present — Col. Christian's loss unfortunate — War com- 
 menced by the Waubanch Indians — 1500 warriors encouraged by 
 British Traders from Detroit " — Patrick Henry urged to get the as- 
 sistance of Congress or a great part of these beautiful settlements 
 will be laid waste. — ' ' Volunteers must penetrate the interior. Scouts 
 and Forts on the frontier answer little" . . . and giving his advice 
 as to management of a campaign against the Indians — Etc. 
 
 With address and endorsement by Patrick Henry. 
 
 922 Indians of Ramapo. Contemporary Copy in Dutch of 
 an Agreement for Lands. Endorsed by Wileman, with 
 
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 Autograph mem. as to the conveyance — Giving the names 
 of 19 Indians — And certified by M. Clarkson — Augst, 1700. 
 
 923 Indians of New York. D. S. Agreement of Blandina 
 Bayard for ye land of Ramapogh 5th Oct. 1697. In Dutch. 
 Signed by Seven Indians with their marks or totems — The 
 consideration includes various articles of use and clothing, 
 a barrel of " .seyter," &c. — Certainly a very great bargain 
 as compared with some Ramapo expenditures contemplated 
 by New York City. 
 
 924 Indians of New Jersey. Indian Deed for Sale of Land 
 in the Eastern Division of New Jersey upon Pisaick River 
 where the great Falls Arasendegoat, Sept., 1709 — Signed 
 by 4 indians with their marks, Kangdrams and others — Two 
 or three hundred acres for a few shillings. 2 pages, foHo. 
 
 Well preserved. 
 
 GATES' LETTER ABOUT THE CATAWBA INDIANS. 
 
 925 Gates, Horatio. Maj. General in the Revolution. A. 
 L. S. 4to. Salisbury, Dec. 10, 1780. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "This will be presented you by the Chief of the Catawbas desires 
 to station his tribe near Charlotte, they are unfriendly treated by 
 The inhabitants." Recommends them as guides. "Their faithfulness 
 to the U. S. makes it incumbent on us to mitigate their wants — ." 
 
 In perfect condition, clean and clear, and especially interest- 
 in^ as Gates to Greene. 
 
 GEN. GREENE APPOINTED INDIAN COMMISSIONER 
 
 926 Mifflin, Gen. Thos. President of the Continental Con- 
 gress. L. S. folio. Annapolis, March 16, 1784. 
 
 "I have the honor to inform you that Congress have appointed 
 you a commissioner for holding a treaty with the Indians— Commis- 
 sioners desired to meet at New York April 10, to fix date for meeting 
 the different Nations — Mr. George Rogers Clarke — Mr. Oliver Wolcott, 
 Mr. Richard Butler and Mr. Steven Higginson appointed with him." 
 
 In perfect condition and inlaid. 
 
 927 Indians of Georgia. A. L. S. of Robert Lanier, 2 
 pages, foho. April 19, 1780. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) 
 
 "Commissioners appointed to treat with the Cherokees and Chick- 
 
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 asaws — send messages for a conference in June. The report of a 
 rupture vdth the Cherokees an inhuman measure on the part of 
 the British agent — can be proved by documents in possession of the 
 Gov. of Virginia — wrould like intelligence of progress of our arms 
 towards 96 and Georgia." 
 
 In fine condition. 
 
 928 Martin, Joseph. Indian Commis.sioner. A. L. S. 2 
 pages, folio. Henry County, Va., Nov. 7, 1782. With 
 respect to treating with Indians — Chickasaws, Creeks must 
 not be neglected — Names the Commissioners appointed to 
 deal with the Cherokees — Chisholm, Campbell, Shelby, Wil- 
 liams and others — Old towns behaved well in the expedi- 
 tion against the Chicamaugs — Win the Indians by presents. 
 
 In fine condition. Inlaid. 
 
 INDIANS IN NEW YORK. 
 
 929 Johnson, Jos. An Indian. A petition on the subject 
 of his brethren. An Indian of the Mohegan tribe. New 
 York, Aug. 26, 1775. 4 pages, folio. Without signature. 
 To the Provincial Congress of New York. Recounts his 
 endeavors to help the scattered Indians to settle in Oneidas 
 — Recounts his personal efforts among Six Nations to induce 
 peaceful views, &c. 
 
 LETTERS OF GENERAL WASHINGTON 
 
 930 Washington, George. Commander-in-Chief of the 
 Continental Army, President of the United States. The 
 Greatest Man of Modern Times. A. L. S. folio. Mount 
 Vernon, Dec. 4, 1785. To Bataille Muse; With address. 
 (Inlaid.) 
 
 Fine specimen, on business affairs. 
 
 "Mount Vernon, Dec. 4th, 1785. 
 Sir: 
 
 Your letters of the isth and 26th of last Month are both at 
 hand. With respect to the latter, I agree that Daniel Harrel may- 
 have the Lott No. 2 at the terms mentioned therein. And you may 
 fill up leases accordingly. 
 
 In answer to the first letter, rather than involve- myself in un- 
 certain Lawsuits — but certain expense & perplexities, I would allow 
 for paper payments of Rent the same as specie — but as you know 
 what has been the practice, and the consequence thereof in your 
 
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 Cy^^^^^^^ 
 
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 ^?5^^<^2^^^;^^ 
 
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 Facsimile of Lot pji 
 
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 own case, as Collector for Col. Fairfax ; and in that of others under 
 similar circumstances, I should conceive that you could determine 
 the point of conduct proper to be pursued better than I, who have 
 6een entirely out of the way of knowing what the Law, Custom or 
 judicial proceedings in the Courts have decided. However, as I 
 have already observed, rather than go into a litigation of the matter 
 (unless there is abundant reason to expect a decision in my favor) 
 I would make the same allowance for Paper, however unjust & 
 rascally, it has been imposed, as I would for specie, taking care 
 to shew no indulgence hereafter to those who had made them. 
 
 Receipts for Rents from my Brother will be sufficient for the 
 Tenants, but it will be necessary in your settlement with them to 
 take an acct of all their payments, that I may be able to settle with 
 his Estate. This is indispensably necessary — as, from what I can 
 learn, he has been very inattentive himself in making proper en- 
 tries of the sums paid him. The date of each receipt is as essential 
 as the name of the person is, to whom given. 
 
 I am Sir 
 Yr very hble servt 
 
 G WASHINGTON" 
 Mr. Battaile Muse. 
 
 WASHINGTON AS A PHILANTHROPIST. 
 
 931 Washington, Geo. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 
 27, 1790. To Bataille Muse. 
 
 "Philadelphia, Dec. 27th, 1790. 
 Sir: 
 
 A letter which will be shewn to you by my Nephew Majr Geo A. 
 Washington (if the facts be true as I presume they are) is from 
 a near relative of mine. — Feeling for her distress I am desirous of 
 affording relief; and therefore request, if there is any vacant Tene- 
 ments of mine in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier or London under 
 your care that you will give her a lease for it, rent free, for the 
 natural' lives of herself and daughter Sally Bah Haynie, and more- 
 over, by pecuniary aid (to be drawn from your Collection of my 
 Rents) to enable her to put the place in a little repair. 
 
 If there are more than one lot vacant, she may take her choice of 
 
 them. * 
 
 I am Sir 
 
 Yr hble servt 
 
 G. WASHINGTON" 
 Mr. Battaile Muse." 
 
 Fine specimen. Signed when President. See facsimile. 
 gig* Washington, Geo. A. L. S. with initials, 4to. Mount 
 
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 Vernon, Dec. ii, 1784. To Geo. Plater, Chas. Carroll, 
 Jno. Cadwallader and Saml. Clark. Inlaid. 
 
 "Mt. Vernon, nth Dec. 1784. 
 Sir: 
 
 The Gentleman who will have the honor of presenting this letter 
 to you is a Nephew of mine, heir to a Brother who was one of the 
 Priscipio Company & to whose will I was appointed as Executor, 
 the circumstances put it out of my power to qualify. 
 
 He is about to offer a petition to your hon^'' Assembly for his 
 part of the Sales of the property of that Company. The petition 
 is explanatory of the justice on which it is founded, & so full that 
 it leaves nothing for me to add ; further, that as it was by a mis- 
 information, or my conception that his proportion of the bonds got 
 into the hands of the Intendant, so I am persuaded that it only 
 requires to be known, to obtain an order for the assignment of them 
 to him, as the Act of your Assembly reserved his interest therein 
 absolutely & clearly ; and only a punctilio of the Intendant the 
 cause of the delay; which, for the reasons assigned in the petition, 
 is exceedingly injurious to my Nephew. You will excuse me I 
 hope, for the freedom of this address ; & do me the justice to be- 
 lieve that I am Sir 
 
 Yr most obt & very hble servt 
 
 G. W— " 
 The Hon. George Plater 
 
 The Hon. George Plater )„ 
 
 Charles Carroll /^^°- 
 
 Seraarr^SB^q^-^el. 
 
 This is evidently his draft of the letter, as it is endorsed in 
 his hand, on the back, " The Hon. Geo. Plater, Chas. Carroll., 
 Sen., John Cadwallader, Saml. Chase, Esqrs., Del." 
 
 THE ORIGINAL OF WASHINGTON'S WISE AND 
 POWERFUL ADDRESS FROM VALLEY FORGE 
 IN THE WINTER OF 1778, TO THE STATES, TO 
 TAKE COURAGE AND PREPARE. 
 
 933 Washington, George. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Headquar- 
 ters Valley Forge, Feb. 18, 1778. With fine signature. 
 
 This is one of the most important documents issued by 
 Washington during the whole war. He and his army starv- 
 ing and freezing at Valley Forge, he issued these words 4if 
 
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 courage to the patriots at large. What finer monument to the 
 majt's greatness could be had? We quote it in full. 
 
 "To the Inhabitants of New Jersey, Pensylvania, Delaware, Mary- 
 land & Virginia. 
 Friends, Countrymen and Fellow Citizens : 
 
 After three Campaigns, during which, the brave Subjects of these 
 States have contended, not unsuccessfully, with one of the most 
 powerful Kingdoms upon Earth, we now find ourselves, at least, 
 upon a level with our opponents, and there is the best reason to 
 believe, that efforts, adequate to the abilities of this Country, would 
 enable us speedily to conclude the war, and to secure the invalu- 
 able blessings of Peace, Liberty and Safety. With this view, it is in 
 contemplation, at the opening of the next Campaign, to assemble 
 a force sufficient, not barely to cover the Country from a repetition 
 of those depredations which it hath already suffered, but also to 
 operate offensively, and strike some decisive blow. 
 
 In the prosecution of this object, it is to be feared, that so large 
 an Army may suffer for the want of Provisions. The distance, 
 between this and the Eastern States, from whence considerable 
 Supplies of Flesh have been hitherto drawn, will necessarily render 
 those supplies extremely precarious. And unless the virtuous yeo- 
 manry of the States of New Jersey, Pensylvania, Delaware, Mary- 
 land and Virginia will exert themselves to prepare Cattle, for the 
 use of the Army, during the months of May, June and July next, • 
 great difficulties may arise in the course of the campaign. It is 
 therefore recommended to the Inhabitants of those States, to put up 
 and feed, immediately, as many of their stock Cattle, as they can 
 spare, so as that they may be driven to this Array within that Period. 
 A bountiful price will be given and the Proprietors may assure 
 themselves, that they will render a most essential service to the 
 illustrious cause of their Country, and contribute in a great degree 
 to shorten this bloody contest. But should there be any so insen- 
 sible to the common interest as not to exert themselves, upon these 
 generous principles, the private interest of those, whose situation 
 makes them liable to become immediate subjects to the Enemies 
 incursions, should prompt them, at least to a measure, which is 
 calculated to save their property from plunder, their families from 
 insult, and their persons from abuse, hopeless confinement or per- 
 haps a violent death. 
 
 GEORGE WASHINGTON. 
 Headquarters Valley Forge 
 February i8th, 1778." 
 
 933}4 Washington, Geo. L. S. 2 pages, folio. United 
 States, Oct. 3, 1789. To Geo. Walton. Transmitting cer- 
 
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 tain Acts of CongFess in reference to the Judiciary, the 
 Keeping of Prisoners, &c. 
 
 Fine signature as President-. 
 
 MRS. WASHINGTON ORDERS A SET OF TEETH. 
 
 934 Washington, Martha. Wife of Genl. Geo. Washing- 
 ton. A. L. S. in the third person. Philadelphia, April 14, 
 1796. To Mr. Whitelock. With address. Inlaid. 
 
 "Mrs. Washington will be much obliged to Mr. Whitelock, to 
 make for her a set of teeth, to make them some thing bigger and 
 thicker in the front and a small matter longer. She will be very glad 
 if he will do them soon as those she has is almost break." 
 
 Fine specimen and rare. 
 
 93.5 Washington's Portrait. Gen. C. C. Pinckney. A. L. 
 S. 2 pages, 4to. July 2.1, 1797. To John Luzac. 
 
 "By this opportunity I send the picture of my illustrious friend, 
 that you may have a copy taken of it as you wished. I shall take 
 care to inform him how greatly he is respected by a man he esteems 
 as much as he does you." — He refers to failure of Nicholas proposed 
 amendment to the address on French troubles — the vote 52 to 46. 
 .... The difference of opinion was more with regard to the ex- 
 pression and style of the address rather than the substance for Mr. 
 Nicholas' amendment concludes with these words. 'We especially 
 declare that any attempt to withdraw the support of the people from 
 their Constitutional Agents would meet our highest indignation — 
 that we will repell every unjust demand on the United States by 
 Foreign Countries, and that we shall ever consider the humiliation 
 of the Government as the greatest personal disgrace — ' " 
 
 Fine and clean. 
 
 936 Washington, Wm. A. D. S. twice, 4to. Oct., 1783. 
 Drafts on London. 4to. 
 
 CABAL AND INTRIGUE AGAINST WASHINGTON, 
 GATES, CONWAY, MIFFLIN. 
 
 937 Lux, Geo. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio, closely written. 
 Baltimore, 28th April, 1778. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "A confidential letter of the greatest interest by a friend to Wash- 
 ington — and characterising Major Generals &c. with g^eat freedbm*— 
 A current belief that an attempt was made in Congress to remove 
 
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 Washington — by 4 Eastern States and Virginia. F. L. Lee and Joe 
 Jones in favour and Harvey against it — He wrote these gentlemen 
 that they might indicate themselves, if the report were false — if 
 true that they should be excluded from our Public counsels as men 
 unworthy of confidence — Messers Jones and Lee replied that they 
 were warm advocates for the Gen'l ... I wish I could say as 
 much for R. H. Lee, who if not much altered . . . could be much 
 averse to him, dark subtle and designing he never will openly ap- 
 pear . . . impossible to detect him in his schemes — Is uneasy at 
 the prospect of Washington's State being rendered uneasy to him. — 
 Confident such a scheme would have been prosecuted were it not for 
 the high confidence the continent reposes in Washington^R. H. Lee 
 was always for placing Lee (Charles) in his room. . . . God grant 
 my apprehensions may be groundless. — We here Arnold and Lincoln 
 are to serve under Washington — Arnold it is said to command a 
 corps with Gen Wayne & Scott under him . . . much to be expected 
 from such excellent officers — Maryland division much reduced — sev- 
 eral of the best officers wounded at Germantown. — much about Gen. 
 Smallwood — ^too stately and slow and ceremonious and disliked by 
 other officers. I like him. The division regrets the loss of Gen'l 
 Sullivan, amazingly popular since the Battle of Germantown — Alert- 
 ness and activity will render the enemy uneasy in Rhode Island — his 
 predecessor in that command a mere cypher. — It is said Putnam 
 has resigned. I wish he and Gen Heath would — then our corps of 
 Maj. Genls. would be excellent. Gates to command at Peekskill with 
 McDougal and Conway under him. Hope Schuyler will preside in 
 the board of war in order to curb Gen M (ifflin) can it be believed 
 that Col. Pickering was one of Conways Party and that all the 
 board of war were. I have written freely to Gen. Gate's Son tell- 
 ing him his Father's weak side is too strong attachment to those 
 he thinks his friends and too violent resentment against the per- 
 sons he deemed his enemies — But has been personally assured by 
 Gates that he never wished to displace Washington. Mifflin re- 
 ported to have said that your Genl Greene engrossed his Ex- 
 cellencys confidence— Pities Greene if appointed to Quartermasters 
 office — Mifflin has publickly declared that he looked upon Wash- 
 ington as the best friend he ever had — a plain sign that the junto 
 has given up all ideas of supplanting Washington— Certainly en- 
 tertaining and informing in respect to Washingtons secret opponents 
 and estimates of the Major Generals." 
 
 MISCELLANEOUS GENERALS IN THE REVOLU- 
 TION, &C. 
 
 938 Humphreys, David. Aide to Washington. A. L. S. 
 4 pages, folio. New Haven, Feb. 29, 1784. To Gen. 
 
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 Hand. Respecting his taking service in a public depart- 
 ment — Had been told in confidence that the office of Secre- 
 tary of Congress would become vacant — The good sense of 
 the people appears to be on the point of prevailing over 
 Artifice and Ignorance — At the next Legislature there will 
 be a compliance with Congress. 
 
 CONGRESS TO WASHINGTON. 
 
 939 Congress. Letter of information from Congress. Feb. 
 20, 178 1. Signed by A. D. Woodruff for Charles Thom- 
 son. To Gen. Washington. Information that a reinforce- 
 ment to the British has arrived in North Carolina — The 
 people in that department peculiarly in want of succour — 
 Destitute of arms — Great distance from magazines — People 
 in the western part arduously occupied with Cornwallis — 
 No supplies from Europe — Washington is desired to urge 
 such considerations to the fleet and army of our ally — Hope 
 that the late storm has damaged the British fleet so as to 
 render our ally superior to their enemy — Naval important 
 as military force. 
 
 JAMES WILSON TO WASHINGTON. 
 
 940 James Wilson. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- 
 ence. A. L. S. folio. Carlisle, Jan. 18, 1777. To Gen. 
 Washington. Commending Col. Blaine for laying in pro- 
 visions for Pennsylvania. 
 
 Complete. With address. Fine condition. 
 
 941 Scott, Chr. Brevet Major-General in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S.4to. Woodford County, June 17, 1790. (Inlaid.) 
 Complimentary letter to the Governor of Kentucky. 
 
 942 Sumner, Jethro. Brigadier-General in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Warren, May 27, 1782. To Wm. Blount. 
 Respecting officers' pay, &c. 
 
 Good specimen. Inlaid. 
 
 943 De Peyster, Capt. A. British Officer. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Salem, Nov. 17, 1780. To Gen. Gates. Cornwallis will 
 treat militia officers as they deserve — Believes his con- 
 duct will be satisfactory to Gen. Gates — And appreciates 
 Col. Armstrong's courtesy — A British Prisoner. 
 Condition fine . Inlaid. 
 
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 944 Allen, Paul. Editor and Poet. A. L. S. 4to. Provi- 
 dence, Jan. I, 1784. A business letter. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 945 Broadside. Large folio. The Treaty of Peace War of 
 18 1 2. Full text — 3 columns on one side. 
 
 In beautiful condition. 
 
 946 Febiger, Christian. Distinguislied Colonel in the Revo- 
 lution. Served at Bunker Hill. A. L. S. 3 pages, lolio. 
 Cumberland Court House, Aug. 4, 1782. To Genl. Greene. 
 Muhlenberg gone away acct of illness — The old draft laws 
 suspended — Does not believe success will follow late re- 
 cruiting acts — I shall press government for recruits — Re- 
 ports about Evacuation of Charleston and Savannah. In- 
 laid. 
 
 947 Blair, John. Member of the Continental Congress and 
 Federal Convention. " This Petition was rec'd into the 
 council office April 2nd 1774 John Blair Dep. Acct" 
 Autographic endorsement to a memorial to Lord Dunmore 
 respecting land in Virginia. 
 
 Rare. Nearly always lacking in series of Federal Convention. 
 
 948 Davie, Wm. R. Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Halifax, Dec. 10, 1782. Stating that he was 
 commissary general of the Southern Army from 1st of 
 Jan'y to the ist of June. 
 
 Inlaid. Fine condition. 
 
 WEST POINT. 
 
 949 Arnold. A. L. S. 4to, of Lt.-Col. E. Weld. Bedford, 
 Oct. 10, 1780. Informing Gen. Greene that Gen. Arnold 
 had ordered him to take command of a detachment of 
 militia from the Massachusetts Brigade and go to North- 
 castle — Put himself under command of Col. Sheldon. 
 
 INVASION OF VIRGINIA. 
 
 950 Steuben, Frederick William Augustus, Baron. L. S. 
 3 pages, folio. Ten miles from Petersburg, Va., April 25, 
 1 78 1. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 "Circumstantial account of occurrences in Virginia "—On 24th 
 reconnoitred Enemys fleet lying at Westover— 13 vessels— 2500 men. 
 
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 Fleet stood up the river — therefore ordered Gen Muhlenberg to 
 move up high as Blandford. — Enemy landed whole force at City 
 Point — their object Petersburg . . . only looo men to oppose the 
 enemy — "reasons to against risking a total defeat " — to retire without 
 a show of resistance would have intimidated the Inhabitants . . . 
 Made choice of Blandford and Pocahontas Bridge for retreat on 
 2Sth, enemy came in sight — attacked and caused him to retreat in 
 good order. Gen Muhlenberg merits particular acknowledgment for 
 gallantry &c — all were gallant. Weedons brigade both sides of 
 James River. I shall be able to cover Richmond and make a 
 junction with Lafayette or Weedon — ^will detach force over the 
 Appomatox to harrass the enemy. 
 
 LAFAYETTE RETURNING TO FRANCE FOR A VISIT 
 
 951 Lafayette, Gilbert Motier, Marquis de. A. L. S. 3 
 
 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Nov. 22, 1781. In English to 
 Gen. Greene. Respecting his embarking for France and 
 the impos.sibility of Major Burnet (Greene's Aide) accom- 
 panying him — Suggests that he take a French Frigate and 
 might arrive before (he) Lafayette left France — La Luzerne 
 vi^ill get Burnet a passage on any French vessel — Will leave 
 letters for him " at my house." " In a word my dear sir 
 to oblige you will render me happy." 
 
 Perfect specimen of rare date and interesting as expressing 
 Lafayette's intention of returning to America. 
 
 952 Kosciusko, Tadeusz. The Di.stinguished Pohsh Brevet 
 Brigadier General in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 
 Endorsed Sept. 28, 1782. To Gen. Greene. On military 
 matters — Does not know what Harmer means as to certain 
 movements. 
 
 In perfect condition. Inlaid. A scarce and valuaMe 
 autograph. 
 
 953 Cornell, Ezekiel. Member of the Continental Congress 
 and Militia General in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 
 folio. War Office, April 20, 1781. Reply to Gen. Greene 
 on the distresses of the Army under his command — Prom- 
 ise to lend every assistance at the command of the Board 
 of War — " But duty calls us to inform you that prospects 
 are not flattering — Cannot possibly clothe the militia — 
 Fully satisfied with your measures." 
 
 In fine condition. Inlaid. 
 
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 SENATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S RESOLUTION OF 
 HONOR TO GEN. GREENE. 
 
 954 Gervais, John L. President of Senate S. C. and Mem- 
 ber of the Continental Congress. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 
 Jan'y 23, 1782. 
 
 "The Senate of South Carolina . . . impressed with a high sense 
 of the eminent services you have rendered to this State — have unani- 
 mously voted their thanks for the distinguished zeal and general- 
 ship which you have displayed on every occasion . . . choice of dif- 
 ficulties when you took command; with disadvantage of a feeble 
 army and that to your superior military genius and spirit are at- 
 tributed the blessings . . . our free constitution." 
 
 In fine condition. Inlaid. 
 
 955 Greene, Griffin. A. L. S. folio. Newburgh, Nov. 29, 
 1779. To Gen. Greene Inlaid. Family matters. Get Mrs. 
 Greene a gound of rich silk if she will go to the high ex- 
 pense — ^John Reynols grown damned insulting — Wish he 
 could be put out of his office as Clothier General. 
 
 956 Mathews, John. Member of the Continental Congress. 
 Governor of South Carolina. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, 
 Jan'y 4, 1781. Inlaid. Mentions enclosure from Wash- 
 ington. " The fleet from New York sailed — Destination said 
 to be Portsmouth, Va." To Gen. Greene. 
 
 Scarce, 
 
 ATTACK ON NEW YORK. 
 
 957 Greene, Nathaniel. The General upon whom Washing- 
 ton most relied. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. High Hills of 
 Santee, July 27, 1781. To the Chevalier de La Luzerne. 
 Congratulating him on success of French fleet in West 
 Indies. 
 
 "I hear from General Washington that an attack on New York is 
 meditated by Count Rochambeau and the French Forces— have high- 
 est hopes founded on abilities of the Generals — Reported from 
 Savannah that Clinton had sent 2000 men on Long Island — I per- 
 suade myself the Marquis Lafayette keeps you informed of opera- 
 tions in Virginia — honorable to him." 
 
 In fine condition. Inlaid. 
 
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 958 Knox, Henry. Major-General in the Revolution. A. 
 L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Dorchester, March 14, 1784. To 
 Gen. Greene. Writing of Dr. Gordon, author of a history 
 of the war. Announces that he is to visit Greene person- 
 ally for information, verbal and documentary — All the can- 
 non at West Point are engraved — Had enclosed a copy of 
 the inscription for Greene's approval or alteration — ^Ar- 
 dently wishes to see Greene, and informs Greene that the 
 General is exceedingly anxious that he be at the meeting of 
 the Cincinnati, May next, at Philadelphia — God send Mrs. 
 Greene a happy deliverance — In a P. S. hopes he will take 
 the War Department, with the Marine, if offered. 
 
 959 Bourne, Benj. Statesman. A. L. S. folio. Provi- 
 dence, March 17, 1784. To Gen. Greene. (Inlaid.) Busi- 
 ness letter. Settling matters of Green's estate. 
 
 960 Howe, Robert. Major General in the Revolution. A. 
 L. S. 3 pages, folio. Highlands, June i, 1780. To Gen. 
 Greene. Sentiments of 
 
 "You profess and I know you feel friendship for me — I will there- 
 fore call them forth — I go farther I take your word of honor that 
 you serve me without letting any person upon earth know that I 
 have written to you on the subject — let me know when arrange- 
 ments be made to shut up in West Point . . . My talents lay in field 
 operations . . . the chain I have established . . . My knowledge of 
 the country and people make the lines my proper sphere — I have had 
 my tour in West Point — There are those whose talents lie in de- 
 tails — like ease and recess from active service — both obnoxious to 
 me. Dont let me be fixed where you would not like to be yourself — 
 Once more — let no person on earth know that I have written you. 
 To be left here would wound me much if others were called to active 
 service — P. S. In a damned hurry I write — " 
 
 A spleitdid specimen of a scarce autograph. Address and 
 marked'' Private, favored by Capt. Webb!' 
 
 961 De Berdt, Dennis. American Agent for the Colonies 
 in London. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. London, Oct. 21,1783. 
 To Gen. Greene. 
 
 A71 interesting letter in reference to the state of England 
 after the war. 
 
 962 Clay, Henry. Eminent Statesman and Orator. A. L. 
 S. 4to. Ashland, Feb. 17, 1845. 
 
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 963 Clay, Henry. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 9, 
 1821. 
 
 964 Davies, Wm. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. S. 3 
 pages, folio. War Office, Dec. 3, 1782. To Gen. Muhlen- 
 berg. With address. 
 
 965 Dearborn, Henry. Served at Bunker Hill, served under 
 Washington, Major-General U. S. Army. A. L. S. 4to. 
 Boston, Dec. i, 1825. 
 
 966 Dearborn, Henry. D. S. 4to. May 18, 1803. 
 
 967 Emmet, James. Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. 
 2 pages, folio. April 29, 178 1. To Gen. Greene. 
 
 In reference to the movements of Cornwallis. 
 
 968 Cox, Jno. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. S. 4 
 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 1781. To Gen. 
 Greene. 
 
 969 Franklin, William Temple. Grandson of Dr. Frank- 
 lin. A. L. S. 4to. To Henry Colburn. With a line to a 
 lady who bears his name — And will have great pleasure in 
 being useful to him. 
 
 970 Franklin, Dr. Benj. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- 
 dendence. Part of A. L. S. letter-press copy. A warm ex- 
 pression of remembering some one with iip,finite pleasure — 
 Adieu! Adieu! 
 
 A good specimen frotn the letter-press, invented by Franklin 
 himself. 
 
 971 Bayley, Genl. Jacob. A. L. S. folio. Newburg, 
 Feb. 25, 1806. A letter of late date, but of particular in- 
 
 . terest. An old officer, in petitioning relief for his poverty, 
 recounts some of his services in writing for Gen. Lincoln's 
 influence with Congress. 
 
 "We were together at the Capture of Gen. Burgoyne you may re- 
 member the plan laid before you left P— to send for the militia to 
 fall upon his rear and that I had the command at Fort Edward by 
 which means his retreat was cut off — I lost my vouchers, and Gen'l 
 Greene being dead the vouchers cannot be found— Endorsed by Gen. 
 Lincoln." 
 
so 
 
 972 Laurens, Henry, and John Jay. Both of whom were 
 President of the Continental Congress. L. S. Bristol 
 Jan'y 3, 1784. To the Governor of Virginia. Conveying 
 a desire that the principles of benevolence and justice will 
 actuate Virginia in revising a confiscation of Walter King's 
 estates. 
 
 Perfect. 
 
 CAPITULATION OF CHARLESTON. 
 
 973 Lincoln, Benjamin. Duplicate of the Proposed Arti- 
 cles of Capitulation of Charleston. 4to. Charleston, 
 May 8, 1780. Consists of 12 articles and interesting as 
 being the terms proposed by Lincoln to Gen. Clinton. 
 
 The paper is a stained and somewhat worn old relic of the 
 Revolution and a few words missing. 
 
 974 Parker, James. As Controller. His accounts with 
 Benjamin Franklin. 2 pages, folio, from March, 1769, to 
 May 14, 1769, post office. 
 
 975 Florida. Plan of Pensacola and Mobile — Situation and 
 strength of forts — with reference to its defences — A pen 
 drawing with MS. description — Evidently prepared with 
 view to an attack. Folio. 
 
 PENNA. MUTINY.— ARNOLD, PAUL JONES.— MARY- 
 LAND SIGNS CONFEDERATION. 
 
 976 Sharpe, ^Vm. A. L. S. Philadelphia, Jan'y 30, 1780 
 (178 1). To Gen. Greene. Inlaid. 
 
 "Enclosing papers with accounts of the mutiny of the Pennsyl- 
 vania line. — A week ago part of the Jersey line but soon suppressed 
 without bloodshed. — If it stops here it may have salutory effect . . . 
 All quiet at New York Clinton elated over the mutiny but on hear- 
 ing of the execution of his emissary and guide dropt into sadness. 
 Not a word from Captain Paul Jones — Nor from Gibraltar. You 
 will be acquainted with the news from the paracide Arnold in Vir- 
 ginia. Maryland orders delegates to sign the Confederation and 
 Virginia has ceded her claims of Ohio lands to the U. S. Quite 
 a lot of revolutionary news." 
 
 977 Arbuthnot, Admiral Marriot. A letter from. By 
 DavidSproat. 8vo, official copy. New York, June 7, 1781. 
 
SI 
 
 Will exchange no more American naval prisoners till the 
 balance is paid. 
 
 978 Van Berkel, Peter I. Minister from Holland. L. S. 
 large folio. New York, Dec. 4, 1787. A letter from the 
 Dutch minister in New York respecting Barry and the 
 "Asia," John Miffiin, &c. — Written in his own language 
 and too Dutch for us to go into further particulars. 
 
 979 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of the Declaration of In- 
 dependence. A. L. S. 2 pages, foUo. Philadelphia, Feb'y 
 19, 1785. 
 
 In reference to the capture of the Pirate Francis Hughes, 
 who ran away with the Schooner " Free Mason " and her 
 cargo. 
 
 980 Broadside. Navy Yard Meeting. 2 pages, 4to, double 
 column. July 31, 18 12. Workmen disclaiming an inten- 
 tion to riot in the Philada. Navy Yard. 
 
 981 'Wayne, Anthony. Major-General in the Revolution. 
 A. L. S. 4to. Ebenezer, 1782. War letter. Addressed 
 to Gen. Greene. 
 
 Fine specimen. In perfect condition.