' « Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 with funding from Duke University Libraries https://archive.org/details/extraordinaryhis01stan Catalogue No. 1222 Collection of EXTRAORDINARY IMPORTANT LITERARY MANUSCRI AND Historical Documents relating to the French and Indian The Governments of Pennsylvania and Maryland, Indians of New York and Pennsylvania AND SEVERAL UNIQUE FRANKLIN IMPRI FROM THE PAPERS OF ASBURY DICKENS, Assistant Secretary of under Andrew Jackson THOMAS HUTCHINSON MOR AND BORN, Author of the Life of Thoreau TO BE SOLD 1 nursday Afternoon and Evening, December 5th, 1918 AT 2.30 AND 7.30 O’CLOCK P. M. STAN. V. HENKELS AUCTION COMMISSION MERCHANT For the Sale of Books, Autographs, Paintings and Engravings 1304 Walnut St., Phila,, Pa. Assistants STAN. V. HENKELS, Jr. T. C. SMITH. A PROPOSAL for Promoting Useful Knowledge among the Britifh Plantations in America. T H E Englifh are poftfefs’d of a long Trad: of Continent, from Nova Scotia to Georgia , extending North and South thro’ different Cli- mates, having different Soils, producing different Plants, Mines and Minerals, and capable of different Improvements, Manufa&ures, &c. The firft Drudgery of Settling new Colonies, which confines the Atten- tion of People to mere Neceffaries, is now pretty well over j and there are many in every Province in Circumftances that fet them at Eafe, and afford Leifure to cultivate the finer Arts, and improve the common Stock of Know-;, ledge. To fuch of thefe who are Men of Speculation, ifiany Hints mud: from time to time arife, many Obfervations occur, which if well-examinedj purfued and improved, might produce Dilcoveries to the .Advantage of fome or all of the Britifh Plantations, or to the Benefit of Mankind in general. But as/rom the Extent of the Country, fuch Perfons are widely feparated, and feldom can fee and converfe ; or be acquainted with each other, To that many ufeful Particulars remain uncommunicated, die with the Difcoverers, and are loft to Mankind ; it is, to remedy this Inconvenience for the future, propofed, That One Society be formed of Virtuofi or ingenious Men redding in the feveral Colonies, to be called Phe American Philofophical Society who are to maintain a conftant Correfpondence. That Philadelphia being the City neareft the Centre of the Continent-Co- lonies, communicating with all of them northward and foathwatd by Poft, and with all the Illands by Sea, and having the Advantage <>f a good growing Library, be the Centre of the Society. That at Philadelphia there be always at leaft feven Members, v l z. a Phy- fician, a Botanift, a Mathematician, a Chemift, a Mechanician, a Geogra- pher, and a general Natural Philofopher, befides a Prefiderjt, Trtafurer and Secretary. That thefe Members meet once a Month, or oftner, at their own Expence,' to communicate to each other their Obfervations, Experiments, to re- ceive, read and confider fuch Letters, Communications, or Queries as fhall be Tent from diftant Members ; to diredt the Difperfing of Copies of fuch Com- munications as are valuable, to other diftant Members, in order to procure their Sentiments thereupon, &c. That the Subjects of the Correfpondence be, All new-difeovered Plants, Herbs, Trees, Roots, &c. their Virtues, Ufes, £?<:.; Methods of Propagating them, and making fuch as are ufeful, but particular to fome Plantations, more general. Improvements of vegetable Juices, as Cyders, Wines, p New Methods of Curing or Preventing Difeafes. All new-difeovered Foftils in different Countries, as Mines, Minerals/ Quarries,* &c. New and ufeful Improvements in any Branch of Mathematicks; New Dilcoveries in Che- miftry, fuch as Improvements in Diftillation, Brewing, Aftaying of Ores,* &c. New Mechanical Inventions for faving Labour ; as Mills, Carriages, &c. and for Railing and Conveying of Water, Draining of Meadows, &c. * All new Facsimile of Lot 315. An Unique Franklin Imprint. hew Arts, Trades, Manufactures, &c. that may be propofed or thought of Surveys, Maps and Charts of particular Parts of the Sea-coafts, or Inland Countries ; Ccurfe and Jundion of Rivers and great Roads, Situation of Lakes and Mountains, Nature of the Soil and Productions; hie. New Me- thods of Improving the Breed of ufeful Animals j Introducing other Sorts from foreign Countries. New Improvements in Planting, Gardening, Clear- ing Land, hie. ■ And all philofophica! Experiments that lei Light into the JMature of Things, tend to increafe the Power of Man oyer Matter, and mul- tiply the Conveniencies or Pleafures of Life. That a Correfpondence already begun by fome. intended Members, /hall be kept up by this Society with the Royal Society of London , and with the D ublin Society. That every Member /hall have Abftracts fent him Quarterly, of every Thing valuable communicated to the Society’s Secretary at Philadelphia free of all Charge except the Yearly Payment hereafter mentioned. Thatj by Permifiion of the Poftmafter- General, fuch Communications pafs between the Secretary of the Society and the Members, Poftage-free. That ; for defraying the Expence of fuch Experiments as the Society /hall judge proper to caufe to be made, and other contingent Charges for the com- mon Good, every Member fend a Piece of Eight per Annum to the Treafu- rer, at Philadelphia , to form a Common Stock, to be di/burs’d by Order of the Prefident with the Conl'ent of the Majority of the Members that can con- veniently be confulted thereupon, to fuch Perfons and Places where and by whom the Experiments are to be made, and otherwife as there /hall be Occa- liori ; of which Di/burfements an exad Account /hall be kept, and com- municated yearly to every Member. That at the fir/1 Meetings of the Members at Philadelphia , fuch Rules be formed for Regulating their Meetings and Tranfadions for the General Bene- fit, as /hall be convenient and nece/Tary ; to be afterwards changed and im- prov’d as there /hall be Occafion, wherein due Regard is to be had to the Advice of diftant Members. That.atthe End of every Year, Colledions be made and printed, of fuch Experiments, Difcoveries, Improvements, hie. as may be thought of publick Advantage . And that every Member have a Copy fent him. That the Bufinefs and Duty of the Secretary be, To receive all Letters in- tended for Jibe Society, and lay them before the Prefident and Members at their Meetings j to abftrad, corred and methodize fuch Papers, hie. as re- quire it, and as he /hall be direded to do by the Prefident, after they have been conlidered, debated, and digefted in the Society j to enter Copies thereof in the Society's Books, and make out Copies for diftant Members ; to anfwer their Letters by Dlredion of the Prefident, and keep Records of all material Tranfadkns cf the Society^ Benjamin Franklin , the writer of this Propofal, offers hint&ifto ferve the Society as their Secretary, 'till they ihall be provided with one more capable, Philadelphia i May 14 , 1743 . 0 fUf UL f/Uf / ft 0'/ Ujfts- 'fyvrn ft/ft /iMfft? /ftu'tft ; pft Jin Cl, Arfft AAft, "*/ /Aft fV/U^VL 0 £sl ftoty. /V C'"\ A^\ /?, t l *~‘j££-c£z__#h rn^/prrhtyiK_ . 07 A^n j c,^A j^m f At3yj ft (tfj true -S?mK usutajui^f ; x ti ^ x) , €f ti x ^ / 1 At vtt'-y fi&A fa ft '~'' T Z 7 ' O , A Jtctrv/ . /jz&rnx) & {uft&Uti (jU ttfJf ftft fW Ylff^ tflftft .ft ft }k mu^' nutted— a 'ft iXte ft W ft Affter At fit &uft- tftthr tin (0 dap $ l&t^'tcux. 1 plan l+j> /7 T U^C CXc/ u/ft V / / 1 m / ft # avfplie&rll^ (a t/'-‘‘ PfM / ' tip J , A ■ ■ "i A A /fitj't. b ft A / r ti t/i / t c^p^ru' H& At c. /'' ti 13 / ^ > V - -A N (tit, A / ft\ ft 'A / 0 /eft OK l ft ‘titilft ti-L U C"L L 5 V pz> tiff n {/urn JT0H\ jftxti /vtteM UJ'ti-ti-Si fO/lt cJC P’u) 7 Ua< dr- Vtjm Of) fa 6( Cut xtiu Wit (?t i Cjlc/ , d/tL CO P/i (-( Af fnt titi. Jecu~ f'.\~! 4 1 g{ cTit'UyvUi i{ GLjutt_ ti Au/tip/iif S( fetltici (ft ft tiAcej^ etifti tiftasAvP/x Tti c Catalogue No. 1223 1 q 73 i 51 3e EXTRAORDINARY HISTORICAL SALE Autograph Letters and Documents and Literary Manuscripts from The Papers of ASBURY DICKENS, Assistant Secretary of State under Andrew Jackson THE COLLECTSON OF THOMAS HUTCHINSON MORRIS AND F. B. SANBORN, Author of the Life of Thoreau. Fine Historical Letters of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, Generals in the Revolution, Presidents of the United States, Crowned Heads, Authors, Actors and Statesmen Valuable Documents relating to the French and Indian War, The Indians of Pennsylvania and New York, The Colonial Governments of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Canada Autograph Manuscripts by Hawthorne, Irving, Cooper, Holmes, Longfellow, Thoreau, Whittier, Carlyle, Dickens, Bret Harte, and other Eminent Authors Fine Letter of Roger Williams, Founder of Rhode Island Rare Franklin Imprints, including the unique copy of the Printed Proposals for Promoting the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia TO BE SOLD Thursday Afternoon and Evening, Dec. 5th, 1918 AT 2.30 AND 7.30 O’CLOCK, P. M. STAN. V. HENKELS >r>, e ^ r'4'! AUCTION COMMISSION MERCHANT P For the Sale of Books, Autographs, Paintings and Engravings 1304 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Assistants v 1 ’, t-irx STAN. V. HENKELS, Jr. T. C. SMITH The only Auction House in the country where the Auto- graphs are catalogued by the person who cries the sales — an advantage not to be lightly overlooked. TERMS OF SALE Bills must be paid before 12 o’clock on the day after sale, No credit given under any circumstance. On mail orders, payment must be made on receipt of bill. Deposits must be made when requested. All Autographs are sold so much per piece, and bids must be made accordingly unless otherwise stated. Bids faithfully executed by the auctioneers without extra charge for those who cannot attend sale. For purchasers present at the sale, Autographs are sold as they are, without recourse. On mail orders, Autographs are guaranteed as catalogued. No Autographs returnable after fifteen days from date of sale. In all cases of disputed bids, the Auctioneer reserves the right o( re-selling the lot in question. STAN. V. HENKELS, Auction Commission Merchant, 1304 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. MAURICE II. POWER, PRINTER 1110-16 Sansom Street Philadelphia REMARKS. This catalogue, as you will perceive by the title page, is made up from various private sources, and contains treasures that have been hidden from the world for many years, elucidating many vital events connected with our Colonial and Revolutionary His- tory, and which cannot fail to deeply interest both classes of Autograph Collectors. That of the Old School who seek after let- ters of prominent characters irregardless of their contents, and the Nezv School, who delight in obtaining letters and manuscripts, the contents of which relate to vital historical and literary subjects. Therefore, this collection will prove an ample field to be garnered by both. In these remarks I shall only refer to a few of the more important items, merely to impress on my readers the importance of the whole. The Signers of the Declaration of Independence are represented by a fine 1776 letter of Joseph Hewes (No. 261). A Proclamation of Thos. McKean on the Surrender of Corn- wallis (No. 268). A. L. S. of Thos. Nelson (No. 271). A. L. S. of Caesar Rodney, Anticipating the Surrender of Cornwallis (No. 274). A. L. S. of James Smith (No. 275). A. L. S. of Thos. Stone (No. 276). A. L. S. of Geo. Wythe, which all collectors know to be excessively rare (No. 279). With the Presidents of United States we have a fine letter of Geo. Washington when President (No. 238), besides several other letters and documents, both written and signed by him, including early surveys when only twenty-seven years of age, in which his name is incorpo- rated many times. A. L. S. of Jno. Adams when President (No. 280). War letter of Genl. Grant (No. 285). A. L. S. of Thos. Jefferson relating to the University of Virginia (No. 288). Among the miscellaneous letters and documents will be found: The Report of the Committee for Fortifying the Town of Boston in 1746 (No. 300). A Broadside issued by “The Association of Pennsylvania” in 1776 (No. 302). Report of the Committee for erecting a Fort at Crown Point, 1755 (No. 308). Vote of Massaschusetts Bay for the Reduction of Crown Point, J755 (No. 309). A. L. S of Jean Baptiste de La Croix de Chevrieres, Bishop of Quebec, who founded the Hospital of Quebec (No. 341). Letters of Mr. Bourdieu in reference to the Imprisonment of Henry Laurens in the Tower (No. 344). An A. L. S. of James Logan, 1729, relating to the Indians of Penn- sylvania (No. 348). A. D. S. of Cotton Mather, the believer in Witchcraft (No. 354). A. D. S. of Increase Mather, Presi- dent of Harvard University (No. 355.) A remarkable A. L. S. of Gouverneur Morris to General Washington, relating to Washington’s acceptance of the Presi- dency (No. 360). The letter of Gov. Robert Hunter Morris on the opposition of the Quakers to raising a force for the expedi- tion against Forts Niagara and Duquesne in 1755 (No. 362). Tom Paine’s autograph account as clerk of the Pennsylvania .Assembly in 1780 (No. 367). Several interesting letters ofWin. Penn, founder of Pennsylvania (Nos. 371, 372 and 373). Penn's agreement with the Susquehanna and Sheonah Indians, 1700 (No. 375). Order of the Privy Council dismissing Lord Balti- more’s claim against Pennsylvania, 1708 (No. 376). The King’s instructions to Gov. Thomas, of Pennsylvania, relative tothew r ar with Spain in 1740 (No. 381). A letter from the Court of Lon- don to Gov. Hamilton, of Pennsylvania, relating to the French and Indian war and mentioning Major Washington, 1754 (No. 382). The notice of appointment of Gen. Shirley as commander •■■of the forces in America in the place of Gen. Braddock, who was iii killed on the Monongahela (No. 384). Official notice to Gov. Robert Hunter Morris, of Pennsylvania, on the appointment of the Earl of Loudon, commander in chief of the forces in Ame- rica in 1756 (No. 385). Gen. Conway’s letter giving notice of the repeal of the Stamp Act (No. 388). Lord Shelborne’s letter on the “ Paxson Boys” (No. 389). Lord Hillsborough’s letter on the complaint of the Six Nations (No. 390). The original remonstrance of the Quakers confined in the Mason’s Lodge, Philadelphia, £777 (No. 392). Autograph letter of Roger Wil- liams, the founder of Rhode Island (No. 440). Gen. Potter’s letter, telling how he protected Valley Forge in the winter of 1 77 7 (No. 508). Last legal document penned by Abraham Lin- coln (No. 1 1 6). A fine series of letters by Sir Walter Scott (Nos. 194 to 206). The literary manuscripts consist of the autograph manu- script of that portion of Washington Irving’s life of Gen. Wash- ington which relates to his acceptance of the Presidency, his trip from Mount Vernon to New York and the inauguration, being the full narrative as published in the work (No. 332). Nathaniel Hawthorne’s autograph manuscript of “A London Suburb,” one of the sketches in his “Our Old Home” (No. 325). Oliver Wendell Holmes’ autograph manuscript of his poem, “The Dilemma,” (No. 328). Charles Dickens’ autograph manuscript of his postscript to The American Notes (No. 313). Longfellow’s autograph manuscript of his poem, “ The Empe- ror’s Bird’s Nest ” (No. 349). The magazine edited by E. A. Poe, called the “Aristidian,” autographed by him (No. 397). Origi- nal manuscript of Charles Reade’s “An Egotist” (No. 402). Autograph manuscript of Robt. Southey’s “Essay on Methodists” (No. 414). Original autograph manuscript by Thoreau of his Col- lege Forensic, 1837 (No. 521), and on The Titles of Books (No. IV 522). Original autograph manuscript of Whittier’s “ Hazel Blos- soms ” (No. 438), and of “The Seeking of the Waterfall” (No. 439). Original autograph manuscript of J. Fenimore Cooper’s review of Lockhart’s Life of Scott (No. 465). Original autograph manuscript of Bret Harte’s “ Seventy Nine ” (No. 486). One of the most interesting items in the sale is Benj. Frank- lin’s proposals for promoting the Philosophical Society of Phila- delphia, printed and written by him in 1743, on the blank page of which John Bartram, the Botanist, has written a letter, dated 1744, to Cadwallader Colden, asking him to become a member, and the letter is franked in the autograph of Benj. Franklin. It is an unique Franklin Imprint (No. 315). The Proclama- tion issued by the President and Council of Pennsylvania, ask- ing the people to pray for victory over the French, dated 1747, was also printed by Benj. Franklin, and is the only copy we know of (No. 3 16). There are also many other valuable historical and literary documents and letters in the sale, but what I have mentioned is sufficient to indicate to my readers the importance of the col- lection. Stan. V. Henkels. CATALOGUE 1 Adams, Charles B. Eminent geologist and zoologist, A. L. S. 4to. Amherst, Oct. i6, 1852. 2 Adams, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. President of the United States. L. S. 2 pages, 4to, Montezillo, Sept. 23, 1821. To Robert F. Stockton. 3 Adams, John Quincy. President U. S. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Washington, April 17, 1831. Very fine. “ I had already received * * * the paper containing the article of Brittanus and had been amused with his defence of the English Whigs. They are a class of people ‘ sui generis, ’ almost as much as the Gypsies. * * * The Gypsies are the Romancers of Beggary. The Whigs are the Romancers of Liberty. What the Gypsies would do with the country, if his Majesty King William the Fourth should compose his Cabinet Council of them, is not easily imagined; but if they should display as much ignorance of the world and of their own country, with as much self-sufficiency and a propensity to blunder as signal, as the Whigs have done when in power for the last half cen- tury, no doubt their administration would be equally short. Since the commencement of the reign of George the Third, once in ten, fifteen or twenty years, the Whigs have obtained possession of the Government and held it just long enough to demonstrate to the con- viction of the Nation that they are utterly incompetent to the task of managing the Public affairs. * * * Lord Althorp begins his career by proposing a duty of a penny a pound upon raw cotton from the United States, which may be considered as an indication of the ministerial feeling towards this country. * * * It is a curious spectacle to see a convict for sedition in Ireland at the same moment seizing the first rank as the Champion of Reform in the English House of Com- mons,” etc., etc. 4 Aitken, Robert. Revolutionary patriot. Published the first American edition of the Bible printed in English. A. L. S. 4to. June 8, 1798. Fine. 5 Alexander, John Henry. Distinguished chemist and physicist. Poet. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Baltimore, Dec. 12, 1844. Very interesting. 6 Anderson, Martin Brewer. Pres, of the University of Rochester. Scholar. A. L. S. 8vo. Nov. 29, 1856. 2 7 Anthony, John G. Noted naturalist. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Cincinnati, May 20, 1856. Interesting. 8 Ashton, J. Hubley. Attorney-General of the U. S. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Washington, Jan. 16, 1883. 9 Astor House, New York. The Menu for July 17th, 1843, with View of the Hotel at top, and with wine list on the back, and the time of arrival and departure of the mails. 10 Bacon, Ezekiel. Judge and M. C. from Mass. First Comptroller of the U. S. Treasury. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Utica, April 5, 1846. 1 1 Barrett, Lawrence. Distinguished Actor. A. L. S. 8vo. March 2, 1889. 12 Barron, James. Commodore in the U. S. Navy. Killed Commodore Decatur in a Duel. A. L. S. 4to. German- town, Jan. 11, 1840. To Francis A. Dickens, with address. 13 Baxter Color Prints. View in Chalees Satoon, East India, and View from Richmond Hill. Printed in oil colors by C. Baxter. 2 pieces 14 Beatty, Erkurics. A distinguished officer of the Penna. line in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Phila- delphia, Dec. 15, 1790. 1 5 Beethoven, Ludwig van. The greatest of all Composers of Music. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. July 13, 1819. Contains several bars of music. 36 Benton, Thos H. U. S. Senator. “Old Bullion.” A.L.S. 8vo. Oct 12, 1841. 17 Benton, Thos. H. A Series of A. L. S. 4to or 8vo. Various dates. 7 pieces 18 Biddle, Clement. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Philadelphia, Aug. 1, 1788. 1 9 Biddle. Charles. Parchment D. S. folio. 1787. With seal, and two others. 3 pieces 20 Biggs, Asa. U. S. Senator from North Carolina. A.L.S. 4to, 2 pages. Williamston, N. C., July 18, 1848. 21 Boito, Arrigo. Distinguished Italian composer of operas. A. L. S. 8vo. 22 Bloomfield, Joseph. Distinguished officer in the Revo- lutionary war. Brig.-Gen. in the War of 1812. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages. Burlington, Feb. 7, 1789. Interesting political letter to Hon. Jonathan Dayton. 3 23 Bookplate of Bell's Circulating Library. Philadelphia, Circa 1780. Admiral Lord Rodney, Autographed, J. Barton Holroyd, Sussex, England, and 6 others. 9 pieces 24 Boudinot, Elias. President of the Continental Congress. A. L. S. folio. 1787. Fine letter. 25 Boudinot, Elias. A. L. S. 4to. Rosehill, June 8, 1799. 26 Boyd, George W. Geologist and Scientist. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages. New York, April 9, 1836. To Governor Marcy. On the subject of the proposed geological survey of the State of N. Y. 27 Boyd, William. Clergyman and Revolutionary patriot. Chaplain in the war. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Lamberton, March 27, 1787. 28 Bradford, William. Attorney-General of the U. S. in Washington’s administration. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Very fine letter. Giving his opinion on a legal question. 29 Bright, John. Eminent English Statesman and Orator. A. L. S. 8vo. Dec. 10, 1868. To Countess de Grey. 30 Buchanan, James. President U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Wheat- land, March 10, 1853. Very fine. 31 Burdette, Robert J. Humorous Editor of the “ Burling- ton Hawkeye.” A Series of A. L. S. 8vo or 4to, various dates. 4 pieces 32 Burdette, Robert J. Type-written MSS., signed. 6 pages, 4to. 33 Burke, Edmund. Distinguished lawyer and M. C. Com- missioner of Patents. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Sept. 17, 184.5. 34 Burns, Robert. Noted Canadian Presbyterian clergyman and author. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Knox College, Toronto, Nov. 16, 1859. 35 Calhoun, John C. Vice-President of the U. S. D. S. folio. Washington, Aug. 11, 1844. Signed as Secretary of State. 36 Carroll, John. First Catholic Bishop of Maryland. A. L. S. “J. Bishop of Baltimore,” 2 pages, 4to. Baltimore, April 9, 1796. To Dr. Ignacio Viar. Together with a letter from 4 E. Randolph, which enclosed Viar’s Exequatur as Consul to the U. S. As a lot. 37 Chamberlin, William. Revolutionary officer of Vt. Fought at Trenton, Princeton, and Bennington. M. C. and Lieut.-Gov. A. L. S. 4to. Peacham, March 10, 1820. 38 Chang and Eng. The Siamese Twins. Their Autograph in pencil, attested to by Chas. G. Leland and Henry L. Stephens. A. L. S. of Frederick Douglas. L. S. of Gen. 0 . O. Howard, &c. 7 pieces 39 Chase, Samuel. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. A. D. S. “Chase pro Libell,” 2 pages, folio. July 21, 1 777 - The case of Wm. Gosland, Commander of the Privateer “ Revenge," in the capture of the Sloop “ Maccaroui.” 40 Chew, Benjamin. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pa. D. S. folio, 4 pages. Feb. 19, 1787. A long legal opinion, anszvering a number of questions submitted to him. 41 Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of. Lord Chancellor of England. Noted historian. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Hague, Oct. 6, 1648. Rare. 42 Clay, Henry. Statesman, orator, and Presidential candi- date. A. L. S. 4to. Ashland, June 23, 1824. 43 Clay, Henry. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, June 20, 1826, with address. 44 Clay, Henry. Autograph Memoranda, signed for Ephraim Munthan, 2 pages, 4to. Yellow Springs, July 26, 1830. 45 Decatur, Stephen. Manuscript Song entitled “The Gal- lant Decatur,” and with signature of Stephen Decatur, Jr. 46 Cleveland, Grover. President U. S. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. May 29, 1892. Relative to the Democratic Convention. 47 Clingan, Wm. Member of the Continental Congress. D. S. small oblong, 8vo. Dec. 14, 1780. 48 Conkling, Roscoe. Statesman and orator.. U. S. Senator from N. Y. Declined an offer of appointment to the Su- preme Court of the U. S. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. New York, Nov. 19, 1 883. 5 49 Conrad, Timothy A. Naturalist and author, A. L. S. 8vo. Bristol, Jan. 25, 1837. To Gov. Marcy, resigning his position as Geologist of New York. 50 Cotton, John. Early New England divine. Minister of Newton, Mass. A. L. S. 4to. April 14, 1717. To Rev. Rowland Cotton. Rare. 51 Cox, Palmer. Artist and author. “ The Brownie Stories.” A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Jan. 22, 1891. 52 Craig, John D. Superintendent of the U. S. Patent Office. A. L. S. 4-to. Patent Office, Nov. 30, 1831. 53 Crane, William H. Eminent comedian. A. L. S. 4to, 54 Daly, Augustin. Actor and Manager. A. L. S. 8vo, Nov. 10, 1 886. 55 Davenport, Fanny. Celebrated Actress. Autograph Manuscript, signed, with initials, of an interview written for the Philadelphia Record. 8 pages, 8vo and 4to. 56 Deane, James. Eminent naturalist. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Greenfield, Sept. 6, 1844. Very interesting. 57 De Witt, Simeon. Suryejmr-Genl. of New York. Chief of Washington's Topographical Staff. A. L. S. 4to. Albany, July 19, 1790. 58 De Witt, Simeon. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Feb. 8, 1828. To Hon. David W. Bucklin. In reference to selling the United States a site on Staten Island for the erection of a beacon light. 59 Dickinson, Anna E. Political Orator and Dramatist. A. L. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, April 23, 1872. 60 Dickinson, Philemon. Major-General in the Revolu- tionary war. Led the N. J. troops at the battle of Mon- mouth. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. Hermitage, April 16, 1802. 61 Dunn, Isaac B. An officer in the Penna. Continental line in the Revolutionary war. Aide to Gen. St. Clair. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, April 26, 1781. 62 Eaton, William. U.’S. Consul to Tunis. Noted for his capture of Derne. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Camp, pres du Tour des Arabs. To Dr. Mendrici. Written in French. 6 63 Edwards, Jonathan. The greatest of American meta- physicians. Clergyman, theologian, author, and President of the College of N. J. Autograph document, 4 pages, 8vo. A very curious paper, showing his mode of preach- ing from a mere memorandum of heads of a discourse. Extremely rare . 64 Egleston, Thomas. Excellent metallurgist. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. New York, March 30, 1873. 65 Farragut, David G. Admiral. The Great Naval Com- mander of the Civil War. Concluding portion of an A. L. S. 4to. 66 Filmore, John. An early New England Sea Captain. The first of his family to settle in America. The President Millard Fillmore descended from him. A. L. S. folio. April 11, 1726. To Sir Wm. Pepperell, with address. Repaired. Very rare. Speaks of the probable war with Spain. 67 Fonda, Jelles. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. Com- manded the N. Y. troops in Sullivan’s expedition against the Indians in 1779. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages Pallentine, June 6, 1785. Fine. 68 Franklin, Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of In- dependence. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, May 20, 1741. Also signed by six other members of the Board of Directors of the Library Co. of Philadelphia — one of them being Samuel Rhoads, M. O. C., whose autograph is extremely rare. 69 Gattling, R. J. Inventor of the famous Gattling gun, which they are punching the Kaiser with. A. L. S. 4to. Hartford, June 14, 1890. 70 Girard, Stephen. The great Philanthropist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 23, 1795, with address. Inlaid. 71 Gladstone, Wm. E. The Great English Prime Minister. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Hawardin Castle, Aug. 7, 1896. To C. P. Villiers. A friendly letter regarding Villiers and his own health. 72 Gladstone, Wm. Ewart. A. D. S. small 8vo. July 2, 1849. Admittance to the House of Commons. 7 73 Glen, Henry. Revolutionary officer of New York, who took an active part in the warfare with the Indians and Tories. M. C. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Dec. 24, 1793. To Governor Clinton. 74 Grant, James. Noted British general in the Revolu- tionary war. Defeated Gen. Charles Lee at Monmouth. Military D. S. 8vo. Nov. 30, 1 776. Signed as Major- General. 75 Grant, U. S. President of the United States. Signature on card. 76 Greeley, Horace. Editor, Author and Presidental Nomi- nee. A.L. S.8vo. New York, Dec. 23, 1853, with several portraits. 77 Greeley, Horace. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. New York, Dec. 13, 1872, and A. L. S. 8vo, no date. 2 pieces 78 Griffiths, Thomas. Early and Noted Philadelphia Quaker. A.L.S.Svo. Dec. 16, 1738. To Andrew Hamilton, with address. 79 Hale, Edward E. Author. A. L. S. 8vo, various dates, 2 pieces 80 Hamilton, Gen. Alex. Aide to Genl. Washington and his Military Secretary. A. D. S 4to. Head Quarters, Fredericksburg, Oct. 12, 1 776. Damaged. Permission for Lieut. Gems to resign from Col. Lamb's regiment. 81 Hamilton, James. Eminent Marine painter. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. 26, i860. 82 Hancock, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, April 25, 1 777. Signed also by Chas. Thomson. Torn in the folds, but neatly re- paired. The commission of Win. Slade as Second Lieutenant in the Fourth Regiment North Carolina Troops . 83 Hand, Edward. Brevet Major-General in the Revolu- tionary war. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to. March 4, 1800. Fine. 84 Hanson, John. President of the Continental Congress. D. S. 2 pages, foiio. In Congress, July 17, 1782. Signed also by Chas. Thomson. An ordinance more effectually to prevent illicit trade with the enemy. 8 85 Harrison, Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of In- dependence. A. L. S. 4to. In Council, June 3, 1782. To Wm. McCraw. Repaired. Stopping the purchasing of horses and wagons for the Southern Army. 86 Harrison, Benjamin. D. S. small 4to. Council Chamber, June 29, 1 784. A certificate of land granted to Jos. Tomlinson , a Continental soldier. 87 Harrison, William Henry. President U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Vincennes, Indiana Territory, Nov. 23, 1805. Fine. 88 Hart, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Two bills of the Colony of New Jersey, signed by him. March 25, 1776. Uncirculated. 2 pieces 89 Hartley, Thomas. Distinguished Pa. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. M. O. C. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. York Town, Au g- 8, 1 797 - 90 Harvie, John. Member of the Continental Congress. D. S. 4to. Sept. 10, 1788. Land office treasury warrant. 91 Hazard, Ebenezer. Postmaster-General of the U. S. from 1782 until the time when the Constitution of the U. S. became operative. Historical writer. A. L. S. folio. New York, Dec. 29, 1788. Interesting. 92 Hooe, R. Virginia Merchant of Revolutionary Times. A Series of Letters written and signed by him and some few written by his partner and signed by him “ Hooe & Harrison,” written in 1784, 1785 and 1786. 9 pieces 93 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of the Declaration of In- dependence. D. S. 4to. Jan. 13, 1785. His receipt for pay for attendance as a Judge of the High Court of Errors and Appeals. 94 Hosmer, Harriet G. Eminent sculptor. A. L. S. 8vo, 2 pages. Watertown, July 21, i860. 95 How, Samuel B. Dutch-Reformed clergyman. Presi- dent of Dickinson College, Pa. A. D. S. 4to. Oct. 2, 1822. 96 Howe, Julia Ward. Author of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Boston, Jan. 14, 1 889. 9 97 Howe, Julia Ward. A Series of A. L. S. 8vo, various dates. 3 pieces 98 Huntingdon, Samuel. Signer of the Declaration of In- dependence. Parchment D. S. folio. Philadelphia, March, 1781, with seal. The commission of Lieut. Alex. Skinner in Col. Harry Lee' s Pattis an Legion. 99 Inslee, Joseph. Captain in the French and Indian War. D. S. 4to. Easttown, May 27, 1756. An order for 20 gallons of rum “ For the youse of the Province." Endorsed on the back “ Bethlehem May 22 , ij 86 — George Logan." 100 Irvine, William. Brigadier-General in the Revolutionary war. M. O. C. A. D. S. 4to. Jan. 1, 1803. A military certificate, signed by him as “ late Brigr General." 10 1 Jackson, Gen. Andrew. President of the United States. The Hero of New Orleans. D. S. 4to. Washington, Aug. 3 1 * ' 835 - Appointing As bury Dickens, Secretary of State ad interim. 102 Jackson, Gen. Andrew. D. S. 4to. Washington, May 2, 1835. Appointing Asbury Dickens, Secretary of State ad interim. 103 Jackson, Gen. Andrew. Parchment D. S. folio. Wash- ington, n. d. Blank Ships Papers. Signed also by Edward Livingston. 104 Jackson, Gen. Andrew. Parchment D. S. folio. Wash- inton, n. d. Blank Ships Papers. Signed also by Asbury Dickens. 105 Jackson, Andrew. One-line Autograph, with signature and portrait. 106 Jackson, Dr. David. Member of the Continental Con- gress. A. D. S. 2 pages, 4to. His account with the store at Wilmington for medicine . Rare. 107 James, Henry. Popular Novelist. A. L. S. 8vo. May 26, no year. To C. G. Leland, with addressed envelope. 108 Janauschek, Francesca Madelina Romance, called Fanny. Celebrated Tragedian. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Philadelphia, n. d. 10 109 Japanese Engraving. The Temple at Kamakesa. Signed. Folio. i io Jarvis, Charles Excellent painter. Son of the noted J. Wesley Jarvis. A. L. S. 4to. New York, April 4, 1846. 1 1 1 Jefferson, Thos. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Wash- ington, Oct. 1 7, 170/- T° Jacob Richardson, with franked address. Written while President. 1 12 Jullien de Paris, Marc Antoine. French politician and journalist. An active Jacobin during the French Revolu- tion. A. L. S 4to, 3 pages. Paris, April 28, 1819. 1 13 Kellogg, Ebenezer. Classical scholar. Professor of Latin and Greek in Williams College. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Williams College, Feb. 4, 1834. 1 14 Kent, James. Eminent jurist. Chancellor of New York. Author of the “ Commentaries.” A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. May 22, 1818. Answering some legal questions. 1 15 Lee Family of Virginia. Autograph Letters, signed, by E ichard E. Lee, 1788; Geo. Fairfax Lee, 1 789 and 1 790 ; Philip Lee, 1785, and Richard L.ee, 1788. 5 pieces LAST LEGAL PAPER PENNED BY LINCOLN. 1 16 Lincoln, Abraham. President of the United States. The Great Emancipator. Autograph Document, signed twice, “Abraham Lincoln” and “A. Lincoln,” folio. Feb. 13, 1 866. Torn in fold. The case of (he Columbus Machine Manufacturing Company and Peter Ambos vs. Phare s A. Dor win , Wm. Stadden and others. This and the following probably are the last legal papers penned by Lincoln. 1 17 Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph Document, signed “Abra- ham Lincoln” and “A. Lincoln,” folio. Feb. 13, i860. The case of the Columbus Machine Manufacturing Company and Peter Ambos vs. Edzvard R. Ulrich , Henrietta Ulrich and others. 1 18 Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph Document, signed “A. Lincoln” & “ Lincoln.” Sept. 26, 1846. A legal paper in the case of Matthew H. Hawkes vs. Samuel Sands. I 19 Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph Document, signed “Lin- coln,” 3 pages, folio. Dec., 1853. A legal paper in the case of The People of the State of Illinois vs. Johnson W. Pate and Chas. L. Pate , in an action of debt. 120 Lincoln, Abraham. Autograph Document, signed “ Lin- coln & Hernden.” Dec., 1858. Torn in fold. A legal paper in the case of Mary Anna Gray vs Matilda Caroline French alias Matilda Caroline Grey. 12 1 Livingston, Brockholst. Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 25, 1822. 122 Livingston, John H. Eminent Dutch Reformed clergy- man of New York. Ardent Revolutionary patriot. Presi- dent of Rutgers College. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. New York, June 28, 1802. Very rare. 123 Lloyd, Edward. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. Lost his right arm at the siege of Savannah. A. D. S. 4to. 124 Lochry, Archibald. A Penna. Colonel who was highly distinguished in the Indian warfare in the West during the Revolutionary war, and who was killed by the Indians while in command of an expedition against them in 1781. L. S. folio, with an autograph postscript. Westmoreland County, April 16, i 7 8 r . Extremely rare. 125 Logan, James. Secretary to Wm. Penn. Acting Colonial Governor and Chief Justice of Penna. A. L. S. 4to. Sten- ton, March 31, 1739. To the Proprietors, with address. Very fine. 126 London Chronicle. For March 23rd, 25th, 27th and 30th, April 8th, 10th, 13th, 20th, 24th, 27th and 29th, Sept. 14th, 1 6th, iSthand 21st, 1779. Folio. 15 pieces Containing much highly interesting information relating to the American Revolution. 127 Lome, Marquis of. English Statesman. A. L. S. 8vo. Feb. 26, 1885, and A. L. S. 8vo of the Duke of Teck. 2 pieces 128 Lover, Samuel. Noted Irish novelist, poet, and com- poser of popular songs. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. London, Dec. 24, 1842. Interesting literary letter. 12 129 Lovett, John. Aide to Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer, and a distinguished officer in the War of 1812. M. C. from N. Y. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages. Washington, Feb. 24, 1 8 [6. A very interesting letter to Abraham Vanvechten , in rela- tion to political matters in Neiv York. 130 McClurg, James. Member of the Federal Convention. M. O. C. from Va. A. L. S. folio. Richmond, July 28, 1792. Rare. 131 McKean, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Feb. 1, 1804. To Gov. Clinton of N. Y. 132 McKean, Thomas. D. S. folio. Lancaster, Aug. 23, 1802, with seal of Penna. 133 McWhorter, Alexander. Noted Presbyterian clergyman and Revolutionary patriot. Chaplain of Knox’s artillery brigade. In 1775 Congress sent him to Western North Carolina, to persuade the royalists to unite with the patriot cause. A. L. S 4to, 2 pages. Newark, Dec. 20, 1765. A very pious and affectionate letter to his sister. Very rare. 134 Madison, James President U. S. A.L. S. 4to. Mont- pellier, Sept. 23, 1821. Fine letter to John Drayton , thanking him for a copy of his “ Memoirs " of the American Revolution. “ Every incident connected with this great and pregnant event is already an object of patriotic curiosity, and will be rendered by the lapse of time more and more so. It is much to be desired that the example you have given may be followed in all the States by indi- viduals who write with industry and opportunities the requisite judg- ment and impartiality,” etc., etc. 135 Madison, James. D. S. folio. Newburyport, June 20, 1809. Clearance papers of the brig “Triton.” 136 Martin, Luther. Member of the Continental Congress. A. D. S. 4to. Baltimore, July 28, 1784. 137 Meyer, Hermanus. Eminent Reformed Dutch clergy- man of New York, and active patriot. President of the General Synod of the R. D. Church. A. L.S. 4to, 2 pages. New York, Oct. 22, 1766. 138 Mifflin, Thomas. Brig.-Gen. in the Revolution. Gov- ernor of Penna. Aide to Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Phila- delphia, March 14, 1794. Inlaid. 13 139 Mifflin, Thos. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Oct. 28, 1797, with seal of Penna. 140 Mifflin, Thos. Parchment D. S. folio, various dates, with seal of Penna. 2 pieces 14 1 Mitchell, Elisha. Excellent geologist. Professor in the University of North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Uni- versity of N. Ca., Feb. 21, 1828. Relating to the geology of North Carolina. 142 Monroe, James. President of the United States. D. S. 4to. Oct. 5, 1802. Stained. 143 Monroe, Jamea. Parchment D. S. folio. Washington, Jan. 1st, 1823. Signed also by Jno. C. Calhoun. The commission of Capt. Hipol Dumas in the Engineer Corps. 144 Monroe, Jas. Parchment D. S. folio. Washington, Oct- 14, 1817. Land warrant. With vignette at heading , engraved by Dr. Anderson. 145 Mori, Nicholas. Excellent English violinist. A. L. S. 8vo. 146 Morris, Cadwallader. Member of the Continental Con- gress. A. L. S. 7 pages, 4to. Kingston, Jamaica, Sept. 29, 1773. To his brother. On trade in Jamaica , the shipping of slaves, &c. 147 Morris, Robert. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Philadelphia, March 30, 1779. To William Bingham. 148 Morse, Samuel F. B. One of the Inventors of the electro-magnetic telegraph. Painter. A. L. S. 4to. New York, July 31, 1839. Very fine. 149 Morton, J. L. Painter. Secretajy of the National Academy of Design. A. L. S. 4to. New York, May 9, 1839. To Governor Seward. 150 Mosby, John S. The Celebrated Confederate Guerilla Chieftain. Cabinet photograph from life and signed in his autograph. 15 1 Moss, Lemuel. Prominent Baptist clergyman. Presi- dent of the University of Chicago. A. L. S. 8vo. June 8, 1871. H 152 Muenchausen, Friedrich Ernst von. Adjutant of Rail’s regiment of Hessians in the Revolutionary war. Served on Sir William Howe’s staff. D. S. 8vo. Feb. 20, 1777. A military protection. 153 New York Congressmen. Dan. D. Barnard [2], Vic- tory Birdseye, Harmanus Bleecker [2], C. C. Cambreling, John D. Dickinson, John Fine, John A. Griswold, John Greig, Gideon Haid, Michael Hoffman, Edw. Livingston [2], John Lovett [2], W. B. Maclay, Vincent Mathews, John McKeon, Jas. Monroe, John V. L. Pruyn, Wm. E. Robinson, Erastus Root, Peter Silvester, Mark H. Sibley, Jas. Tallmadge [2], Aaron Vanderpoel, Elijah Ward, Brad- ford R Wood, and Fernando Wood. A. L. S. folio, 4to, or 8 vo, of each, written between the years 1786 and 1868 to Governors Seward and Marcy, Gen. Van Rensselaer, and others. Some of them contain interesting matter relative to politics in New York. 31 pieces 154 New York, Governors of. Wm. C. Bouck, DeWitt Clinton, John T. Hoffman, Washington Hunt, Wm. L. Marcy, Edwin D. Morgan, Horatio Seymour [2], Wm. H. Seward, John Taylor, Enos T. Throop [2] , and Silas Wright, A. L S. folio oi'4to of each, written between the years 1817 and 1864, to Gov. Marcy, Gen. Van Rensselaer, and others. Many of them are filled with interesting political matter. 13 pieces 155 New York, U. S. Senators from. Roscoe Conkling, Dan. S. Dickinson, Chas. E. Dudley [6], Obadiah Gorman, John Sloss Hobart, Ira Harris, Francis Kernan, Preston King, Sam. L. Mitchill, Gen. William North [3], John Smith, Wm. H. Seward, N. P. Tallmadge [3], Jas. Watson, and Silas Wright. A. L S. 4to or folio of each, written between the years 1789 and 1871, to Governors Marcy and Seward, John C. Spencer, Erastus Corning, and others. Some of them have contents of importance. 24 pieces 156 Niblack, William E. Distinguished M. C. Judge of the Supreme Court of Indiana. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 8, 1873. 157 Nicholson, William R. Reformed Episcopal bishop. A. L. S. 4to. Mobile, July 22, 1845. 158 Nixon, John. Colonel in the Revolutionary war. He read the Declaration of Independence to the people assembled in the State House yard on July 8, 1776. A. L. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, March 2, 1791. “ When the judges refuse to give their opinions concerning the execution of the laws of the land, when required so to do by the Chief Magistrate, I forgive the Commissioners for their extortion and mal-execution of their powers.” 159 Notable North Carolinians. James Hall. Eminent Presbyterian divine and Moderator of the Gen. Assembly. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Iredell Co., May 21, 1806. John L. Kirkpatrick. Moderator of the Presb. Gen. Assembly, South, in 1862. A. L. S. 4to, 6 pages. Davidson College, Oct. 13, 1865. Very interesting. Drury Lacy. President of Davidson College. A. L. S. 4to, 1 1 pages. April 28, 1856. Very interesting. Henry A. Rowland. Profes- sor and religious author. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Fayette- ville, N. C., Jan. 1, 1834. John Steele. Member of the first Congress under the Constitution. L. S. folio and L. S. 4to. < 799 - John Witherspoon. Noted Presb. divine and Moderator. A. L. S. folio. Hillsboro, N. C., May 8, 1830. 7 pieces 160 O’ Conor, Charles. Eminent New York lawyer. Candi- date for the Presidency of the US. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Sept. 17, 1858. 16 1 Ogden, Aaron. Distinguished Colonel in the Revolu- tionary war. Governor of N. J. A. L. S. folio, 2 pages. Elizabeth Town, Nov. 5, 1803. Very fine letter to Jona- than Dayton. “Louisiana appears to engross public debates in Congress. Is it not probable that we shall have war with Spain? It appears tome impossible for the Administration now to stop. They must take pos- session of New Orleans, happen what may .” 162 Patti, Adelina. Noted operatic vocalist. A. D. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1883. 163 Patton, Robert B. Distinguished Greek scholar. Pro- fessor at Princeton. A. L. S. 4to. Nov. 23, 1833. 164 Peary, Commodore R. E. The Celebrated Arctic Ex- plorer. A. L. S. 8vo. Brooklyn, Jan. 1, 1896. 165 Pennsylvania A Parchment Deed from Wm. Penn for Land in Penna. Signed by Isaac Norris and Penn’s Secre- tary, James Logan, and endorsed by Nicholas Scull and others. Philadelphia, Nov. 30, 1717. 1 6 Grant of land to Christopher Franciscus , late of the Pala- tinate of the Rhine. 166 Pennsylvania, Justices of the Supreme Court of. Daniel Agnew, Silas M. Clark, Isaac G. Gordon, Henry Green, Ulysses Mercur, John Ross, Fred. Smith, James Thompson, Henry W. Williams, and Warren J. Woodward. A. L. S. folio, 4to, or 8vo of each. io pieces 167 Pennsylvania, Justices of the Supreme Court of. Thos. S. Bell, Hugh IT. Brackenridge, Thos. Burnside [2J , George Chambers, Thos. Duncan, John B. Gibson, Charles Huston, John Kennedy, John C. Knox, Ellis Lewis, Walter H. Lowrie, Edward M. Paxson, Wrn. A. Porter, John M. Read, Molton C. Rogers, Jacob Rush, Geo. Sharswood, Edward Shippen, William Tilghman, Geo. W. Woodward, and Jasper Yeates. A. L. S. folio, 4to, or 8vo of each. 22 pieces 168 Pennsylvania, Attorneys-General of. Calvin Blythe, Lewis C. Cassidy, Samuel Douglas, Amos Ellmaker, Thomas E. Franklin, Walter Franklin, Ovid F. Johnson, John K. Kane, J. B. McKean, and Joseph Reed. A. L. S. 4to or folio of each. 1 o pieces 169 Peale, Charles Willson. Eminent Portrait painter. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 13, 1796. Also signed by" four other members of the American Philosophical Society". Requesting the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives of the U. S. to attend the delivery of a Eulogium in memory of David Rittenhouse . 170 Peters, Richard. Member of the Continental Congress. A. L. S. 4to. Belmont, May" 20, 1784. To J. Yeates. Inlaid. 17 1 Philadelphia View. Upper Ferry on Schuylkill. Etched by J. Hoffman for the Massachusetts Magazine. Rare. 172 Philadelphia View. Green Hill, the Seat of Samuel Meredith, Esq., near Philadelphia. Etched by" J. Hoffman for the Massachusetts Magazine. Rare. 173 Pickering, Timothy. Secretary" of State and of War in Gen. Washington’s cabinet. A. D. S. 4to. Nov. 20, 1802. Fine. 174 Pitcher, Nathaniel. Governor of New York. A. L. S. folio, 3 pages. Sandy" Hill, July" 24, 1834. An extremely interesting letter to Jesse Buel; containing a scathing criticism of President Jackson , and these lines : — VV AR-OFFICIi, November \\th-, x 776- Tothe ASSOCIATORS of P E N N S Y L V A N 1 A. GENTLEMEN, C ONGRESS have received Intelligence that a Fleet of the Enemy, confifting of feveral hundred Sail, were yefterday difcovered nea r Sandy-Hook, fleering to the Southward. It is highly probable that their Deftination is for Delaware and the City of Philadelphia. It is needlefs to obferve that the utmoft Vigour and Difpatch are neceffary to counteract the Defigns of the Enemy, and defend this City, the Prefervation of which is of very great Importance to the general Caufe. Congrefs have diredtad us to co-operate with the Council of Safety of this State in concerting Meafures proper on the prefent Emergency ; and have inverted us with their full Power to carry fuch Meafures into Execution. In Difcharge of the Truft committed to us, we think it our Duty to recommend it to you, in the warmed and mod earnert Manner, immediately to put yourfclves in Array, and march, by Com- panies and Parts of Companies as you can be ready, with the utmort Expedition to this City. Its Safety and the Intereft of the United States point out the Neceflity of your ftrongert Exertions. General Washington, at the Head of a confiderab'e Part of his Army, is advancing Southward ; but, notwithstanding all the Difpatch he can poffibly make, the Enemy may arrive before him. If they fhall be oppoled, with pro- per Spirit and fufficient Numbers, at their firft Approach, there is the greateft Reafon to expedt that their Views will finally be defeated ; and they will expe- rience, to their Coft and Difgrace, that on no Part of the Continent they can make an Imprefiion. They have been already obliged to abandon Crown-Point, and retire into Canada. It is vain to hope for Lenity from your inveterate Foes. Their tender Mer- cies are Cruelty. The Property of thofe who have added as their Friends, is not. fafer than that of thofe whom they confider as their Enemies. Devallation of every Kind marks their Footrteps. Congrefs will do every thing in their Power to rtrengthen you. Expreffes for this Purpofe are already feat off to the neighbouring States. Every Thing dear to Freemen is now at Stake. The Freemen of Pennfylvania will undoubtedly difeover the Spirit and Zeal, which their Country expedts and their critical Situation demands. BENJAMIN HARRISON. JAMES WILSON. EDWARD RUTLEDGE. FRANCIS LIGHTFOOT LEE. Atteji. RICHARD PETERS, Secretary. PRINTED by JQHN DUNLAP. Facsimile of Lot 302 u “A Government established by the people should be admin- istered by the people and for the people.” It scans as if somebody copied this saying ? Very rare. 175 Power, Tyrone. Celebrated Irish Comedian. A. L. S, 4to. Philadelphia, n. d. To Jno. B. Chapman. 176 Rafinesque, Constantine Smaltz. Noted Botanist and Eccentric Author. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, March 14, 1833. Inlaid. In reference to the publication and sale of his works. 177 Randolph, John, of Roanoke. Distinguished U. S. Sena- tor and Minister to Russia. A. L. S. “ J. R. of Roanoke,” 2 pages, 4 to - Richmond, March 6, 1815. To Dr. Chapman. 178 Randolph, John, of Roanoke. Equestrian Portrait drawn on stone by Asbury Dickens, Acting Secretary of State, 4to. 2 copies This portrait was not published , and only a few copies were printed for private use. Excessively rare . 179 Rare U. S. Postage Stamp. An uncancelled 2c. stamp, with head of Andrew Jackson, printed in red. 180 Rittenhouse, David. Revolutionary patriot. Astronomer and mathematician. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 13, 1788. 18 1 Rodgers, John. Celebrated Presbyterian clergyman. Zealous patriot, and Chaplain in the Revolutionary war, A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 13, 1799. “ Our city thro’ Divine goodness still continues healthy. The ca- lamity of last year has rendered the public mind feelingly alive on this subject. Our fears of this Destroyer are all awake. May a gracious God disappoint them, and I trust He will.” 182 Rogers, John. Noted sculptor. A. L. S. 8vo. Sept. 6. 183 Rush, Dr. Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of In- dependence. A. L. S. 4to. April 28, 1800. A beautiful letter. 184 Rush, Benj. A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Feb, 20, 1798. To Dr. Alexander. Very fine. A long and interesting letter on the ingratitude of those he befriended. Mentions the forming of a new Medical School , his duties as Treasurer of the Mint , &c. “ I find my pupils gratiful in proportion to the smallness of their obligations to me. The greatest injuries that I have suffered in the course of my life, have been from persons whom I have obliged most , i8 -S.USH, Bknj. — ( Continued . ) This has been the case in so many instances, that I have some times said jokingly ‘that when a man called upon me for a favor, before I granted it, I would demand a security from him that he would not at some future day cut my throat.' I have passed thus far a busy & laborious winter. My business has •consisted in making additions to my lectures, in attending the hos- pital, and many private patients, and in assisting in the forming a new Medical Society, called the ‘Academy of Medicine.’ This insti- tution will flourish. Dr. Physick is our President, Dr. Caldwell is Senior Vice President. Our first publication will appear in a few weeks. It will contain the proofs of the domestic origin of the yellow fever lately presented to the government of Pennsya together with some remarks upon the report of the College of Physicians upon the same subject. The Mint employs a few minutes only of my time 3 or 4 times a week. Once a quarter it will employ a few hours to prepare my ac- compts for the inspection of those persons appointed to examine them. ■* * * I dare say you deplore with all good men the politico-mania of the two great parties which now divide our country. I still pre- serve my neutrality upon all public questions by the most studied ignorance of them. Happy should I be could I escape to the foot of some western mountain where I should never hear the names of liberty and government. * * * Soon after I recieved my Commis- sion as Treasurer of the Mint, I told the President of the United States that I must act towards him as Dr. Ambrose did to Henry the 4th of Prance when he sent for him to be his family physician. He stipulated with the King ‘ never to see a battle nor to change his re- ligion.’ I begged in like manner to be forever excused from taking a part in any political controversy. The President smiled, and did not appear offended at the application of the anecdote to the case in point,” &c., &c. 185 Ruskin, John. Eminent English Art Critic. Signature on card, with portrait. .186 Russell, Sol. Smith. Actor and Manager. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Pittsburgh, Oct. 14, 1898. 587 Rutherford, John U. S. Senator from N. J. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 7, 1803. 188 Rutledge, Hugh. Judge of the Court of Admiralty of S. C. Revolutionary patriot. A. D. S. folio. Charleston, May 26, 1778. A fine legal paper. 389 Rysdyk, Isaac. Prominent Reformed Dutch clergyman of New York. President of the General Synod of that church m 1772. A. D. S. 4to. Oct. 26, 1767. l 9 190 St Clair, Arthur. Major-General in the Revolution. President of the Continental Congress. Parchment D. S. folio. Bedford, April 17, 1773. An order to the Sheriff of Bedford County to protect Peter Peaceable in possession of land granted to him. 19 1 Sanborn, Franklin B. Noted philanthropist, reformer, editor, and author. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Springfield, Nov. 27, 1870. 192 Schlagintweit, Robert von. German traveller and scien- tist. He and his two brothers explored India. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Berlin, Jan. 10, 1861. 193 Schurz, Carl. Brig.-Gen. in the Civil War. A. L. S. 8vo. New York, Feb. 11, 1890. A FINE SERIES OF LETTERS OF SIR WALTER SCOTT. 194 Scott, Sir Walter. The Great Scottish Novelist and Poet. Author of “The Waverley Novels.” A. L. (signa- ture cut off), 3 pages, 4to. London, May 12, 1815. To his Attorney, Henry Donaldson, with address. A long and interesting letter in reference to real estate transactions. 195 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Abbotsford, Aug. 22, 1819. To Henry Donaldson, with address. Very fine. “I will be obliged to trouble you bye and bye to make a little arrangement for me at the Lion Office. I have an intimation from Sir Roger Naylor of the Heralds College London, that I must register my arms there which he politely offers to do trusting to my after- wards sending him a proper certificate from Edin 1 ' I have sent him the sketch of my descent which I think I showed you with a memoran- dum of the proofs which I can produce. He says this requisition is made because he expects immediately to see my advancement in the Gazette, but so as Chevaliers said of old “Advance Banners in the name of God and Saint George,’ ’’ &c. 196 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 4to. Abbotsford, Nov. 20 (1825). To Jno. Gibson, with address and seal. Fine. An order to collect money from his publishers Constable. 197 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Abbotsford (1825). To James Ballantyne, with address. Fine. In reference to the publication of his Life of Napoleon and his Novel “ Woodstock.” 20 Scott, Sir Walter — ( Continued . ) “I have now quite finished the whole first volume of which you have great part & part the 2 d There must be a pause while I collect some necessary materials but the printing will proceed. Meantime I can easily go on with a tale called Woodstock. The days those of the Long Parliament. I think it will make about two volumes & be out in february. I will bring some of it God willing to town in No- vember and the alterations in the Pari 1 House give me three additional hours in the morning equal to ^3000 a year if employed. My sons promotion & marriage provisions cost me high last year, so did the remnant of House & furniture but no such demands are now like to occur in my future life. It will suit Messrs Constable better to ad- vance an actual value, than for accommodation so they will not object I suppose to advance the needful for Woodstock about December or when you point out as necessary. I can now ascertain that Bony will make four volumes equal to three 8vo by adopting Constable’s plan of making the page something large,” &c. 198 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 8vo, with initials, 8vo (1825). To J. Ballantyne. In reference to the publication of his life of Napoleon and Woodstock. 199 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 4to. Castle Street, Feb. 20, 1826. To Jno. Gibson, with address. Fine. 200 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 4to. Abbotsford, Aug. 14th, 1826. To John Gibson, with address. Fine. 1 ‘ My time here is very valuably employed & I grudge every moment I lose. ” 201 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Oct. 11,1826. Fine. “ I cannot think how I could write 4000 — the proposal by Mr. Cadell which I think still as a fair one is for 8000. Your agreement about the term of payment seems quite equitab le I can go on with the work while I am in London though not with Napoleon * * * I have sent Ballantyne copy for the prose works that things maj' be kept forward. * * * I will make a point of seeing Rees or Longman so soon as I get to town & settle about the title, my present idea is that ‘ by the Author of Waverley ’ is best and besides I wrote a preface with that view,” &c. 202 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 4to. May 30, 1827. To Jno. Gibson, with address. Fine. An interesting letter about the Life of Napoleon and the care of Abbottsford. 21 Scott, Sir Walter — ( Continued .) “ Respecting Napoleon I am finished or nearly so with my task. A quiet day would put the whole in Mr. Ballantyne’s hands. At any rate he is amply supplied with copy. * * * I shall be very glad if you can make Abbotsford more productive. At any rate I am quite willing to prevent its being a burden by paying any extra expense myself,” &c., & c. 203 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. with signature cut out, 4to. Sept., 1827. To Jno. Gibson. Intends to visit the Lockharts. 204 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. with signature cut off, 4to. Edinburgh, July 1, 1830. To Jno. Gibson. About his financial condition. 205 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Abbotsford, Dec. 20, 1830. To Jno. Gibson. Very fine. A long and interesting letter to his attorney in 1 eference to his financial difficulties , and suggesting means to overcome them. He also mentions selling his manuscripts of his works. “ I have twenty or thirty volumes in my possession which might go with the others if any body was absurd enough to desire to possess them.” 206 Scott, Sir Walter. A. L. S. with initials. 8vo. April, 1811. 207 Scott, Winfield. Lieut -General. A. L. S. 8vo. Eliza- beth, April 26, 1862, and Aug. 1, 1859. 2 pieces 208 Shaw, Lemuel. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Mass. The most eminent jurist that New England has produced. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, May 10, 1814. Rare. 209 Sherman, Wm. T. Major-General U. S. Army. L. S. 8vo, various dates. 2 pieces 210 Simms, Charles. Lieut. -Col. of the 6th and the 2nd Virginia regiments in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. folio. Nov. 19, 1790. Fine letter , relative to a legal controversy with Mr. Wash- ington. 211 Smith, Asa D. Presbyterian clergyman. President of Dartmouth College. A. L. S. 4to, 2 pages. Feb. 9, 1844, 212 Smith, Jonathan Bayard. A. D. S. small 4to. March 3 L 1783- Ajfidavit of Henry Lees, in reference to a war certificate given him as a member of the German Regiment. 22 213 Smith, William. Associate Justice of the Colonial Supreme Court of New York. Member of the Albany Convention of 1754. A. L. S. folio. New York, May 8, 1721. To Rev. Stephen Williams. Very rare. 214 Smith, Wm. First Provost of the University of Penna. Clergyman and Author. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Aug. 13, 1779. Inlaid. 215 Smith, William, Jr. Colonial Chief Justice of New York. Loyalist. Author of a " History of the Province of New York.” A. D. S. folio, 29 pages. April 1, 1769. A very able argument for the defendant, in a Suit in the Supreme Court of New Jersey , involving the title to Hook- boken [ Hoboken ] and We ha ken [ IVeehawkenj It contains a large amount of important historical matter. 216 Sonntag, August. Scientist. Accompanied an expe- dition for Arctic exploration. A. L S. 8vo, 2 pages. Up- pernavik, Aug. 15, [860. 217 South Carolina. Autograph Copies of Letters from Henry Laurens, Delegate in Congress from South Carolina. To his Son, Jno. Laurens. 3 pages, folio Dated Charles- town, So. Carolina, July 30, 1775; and Autograph Letter at the bottom of the last page of the preceding, dated August 19th (1775), endorsed on the back “Copy 30th July & Original of 20th August.” This highly important historical letter speaks of the perfidy of Governor Josiah Martin , whom he accuses with Col. Flet- chal, Mr. Cunningham, Robinson, and other loyalists, of in- ducing the slaves to murder their masters, and also of en- couraging the Indians to raise up against the inhabitants who were advocating the cause of the Colonists. The information he gives is very implicit and of the most damning character, taken from letters of the accused. He mentions that “ W. H. Drayton, the Reverend Mess 1 Tennant & Oliver Hart are going into that part of the Country in order to treat with those disati- fied & to explain to them the nature of our unhappy difference with the Mother Country.” Of Lord Dartmouth he says : “Lord Dart- mouth dare not deny his parts, Governor Martin his, nor John S. (the last part of the name erased) the part he has taken, many rash, many impolitic steps ’tis true have been adopted by the Americans, but when I reflect that agression lies not on their side, when I consider these devilish machinations of a rash wrong headed cruel administra- tion, I see an apology for everything we have done & cannot forbear South Carolina — ( Continued . ) repeating what have been a thousand times repeated, 1 ‘oppression will make a wise man mad.” * * * ‘‘In a letter to one of the Council in N° Carolina, Governor Martin avows the expediency n f exciting the negroes to butcher their Masters, provided they -were in a State of-' Rebellion, altho he pretends to abhor the Idea in any other case, ” & c. At the time of writing these letters Laurens was President of the Council of Safety. 218 South Carolina. Contemporary Copies of a Letter from Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress and Delegate from South Carolina. To Jno. Penn, Whitmell Hill and Thos. Burke. Dated Chestnut St., Philadelphia^ April 8, 1779. Inlaid. His answer to the Delegates in Congress from North Caro-, lina relating to a series of letters from them reflecting on his patriotism. This copy has passed through Laurens hand , as he has attached , in his autograph, to two names the letter is ad- dressed to “ Delegates in Congress front North Carolina'' 219 Stevens, Thaddeus. A Virulent Abolitionist. A. N. S. 4to. July 16, i860, with portrait. 220 Strong, Theodore. Eminent mathematician. Professor in Hamilton College and Rutgers College. A. L. S. 8vo.. June 5, 1833. 221 Stuart, John. Prop.-Epis. clergymen and Missionary 1 among the Mohawk Indians in New York. Loyalist. Emi- grated to Canada. A. L. S. 4to. Fort Hunter, July 1, 1771. To Major Jelles Fonda. 222 Sumner, Charles. Noted statesman and orator. U. S» Senator. A. L. S. 8vo, 3 pages. Fine and interesting. 223 Thomson, Chas. Perpetual Secretary of the Continental Congress. D. S. folio. Nov. 10, 1780. Resolution of Congress: “ That Congress approve of the Order given by the Commander in Chief to Brig. Gen. Clinton to supply the Canadian families residing m the State of New York with a Ration for each individual &c. It is endorsed “ Examined with the original. Jas. Duane.” 224 Tom, Nicholas. An active Revolutionary officer of New Jersey. A. L. S. folio. Beekman’s Precinct. Feb. 1, 1 779 * To Col. Aaron Burr. 225 Troup, Robert. Revolutionary officer of N. Y. Aide ta Gen. Gates. Judge of the U. S. District Court of N. Y ( 24 Four A. L. S. 4 to, written in 1807 and 1808 to Col' Benj. Walker, filled with matter relating to N. Y. politics. Very fine and interesting. 4 pieces 226 Trumbull, John. Eminent painter. Colonel, and Aide to General Washington, in the Revolutionary war. A. L. S. oblong 8vo, 2 pages. Signed as “Colonel and Adjutant- General of the Northern Department in the year 1776.” In regard to a matter affecting the honor of the Society of the Cincinnati. 22 7 Truxtun, Thomas. Distinguished naval officer. Lieu- tenant in the Continental navy. Captain, and highly dis- tinguished, in the War with France. A. L. S. 4to. Phila- delphia. March 5, 1817. Very fine. 228 Tyndall, John. Eminent English scientist. A. L. S. 8vo. Jan. 16, 1873. To Prof. Silliman. 229 Vandenhoff, George. Distinguished British tragedian. A. L. S. 8vo. Sept. 20, 1869. 230 Van Rensselaer, Stephen. “The patroon.” Major- General in the War of 1812. Lieut.-Gov. of N. Y. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. r 1, 1839. 231 Virginia. A Series of Letters from prominent business men of Virginia of the latter part of the [8th Century. 9 pieces 232 Virginia. Documents relating to the State of Virginia in Colonial Times, &c. 5 pieces 233 Wadsworth, James. Philanthropist, and wealthy pro- prietor of land in Western N. Y. Founder of the City of Geneseo. A. L. S. 4to, 3 pages. Geneseo, Sept. 10, 1799. I liter e sting letter on the subject of the newly settled country. 234 Walpole, Sir Robert. Celebrated English Statesman. Part of D. S. 4to. April 30. 1726. Signed also by Lord Halifax, N. Cowderjr, Geo. Dodington and others. 235 Walsh, Blanche. Popular leading actress. A. L. S. 8vo. March 7, 1 894. 236 Warner, Chas. Dudley. Celebrated Author. A. L. S. 8vo. Hartford, Feb. 16, 1890. 237 Washington. Bushrod. Justice of the Supreme Court of the U. S. Oct. i, 1804. An order for the payment of a quarter s salary. 25 238 Washington, Geo. Ccmmander-in-Chief of the Conti- nental Army. The First President of the United States. America’s Guiding Star. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Aug. 25, 1795, and endorsed on the back by him. A fine letter written during his occupancy of the Presiden- tial chair , to Maj. Win. Jackson. This is no doubt his draft of the letter sent to Jackson , and shows that the great man's time zvas fully taken with his duties as President. " Dear Sir I have been favored with yonr letter of yesterday, and thank you sincerely for the obliging offer therein contained. My stay here will be short ; and the weight of business is pretty well got through. I am not less sensible however of your kindness on that acc 1 To the close attention I have paid to it, since my arrival, you must attribute my seclusion from company ; except at the hours appropriated for that purpose. This cause also, has, in a manner, prevented me cross- ing the threshold of my own door, except at times when I have found it convenient to go to one another of the Public Offices since I came to the city. With esteem & regard, I am Dear Sir To Maj. Wm. Jackson Your obliged G. Washington.” 239 Washington, George. A. L. S. 4to. Mount Vernon in Virginia, March 1 1 , 1787. To the Governor of the Ba- hama Islands. “ With your Excellency’s permission, though I have not the honor of being known to you, I will take the liberty introducing the bearer, Mr. Fendale, his lady & Miss Lee, to your civilities. They are much esteemed and deservedly respected in this country. Ill health of Mrs. Fendale, has induced her Physicians to recom- mend the Air of the Sea to her ; and the Bahama Islands seem to be the object of their voyage. I am persuaded these worthy people will do justice to my recom- mendation, that a philanthropic attention to them will be as pleasing to your Excellency as to them, and that the interest I take in their wellfare is the best apology I can offer for the freedom.” 240 Washington, George. D. S. folio. Headquarters June 7, 1783. Signed also by Col. Jonathan Trumbull aud Col. Zebulon Butler. Torn in the folds. Neatly repaired, but with fine signature of Washington. The discharge from the Continental Army of Sergeant Chas. Avery , zvith the attestation that he is entitled the Badge of Merit. Signed by Col. Zebulon Butler. 241 Weir, Julian Alden. Distinguished painter. A.L. S. 8vo. 26 242 Westerlo, Eilardus. Noted Dutch Reformed clergyman of New York. Active Revolutionary patriot. A. L. S. 4 t°, 2 pages. Albany, Oct. io, 1761. Written in Dutch. 243 Webster, Daniel Eminent Statesman and Orator. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Washington, June 20, 1842. 244 Wessels, Henry W. Brig.-Genl. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Utica, Sept. 4, 1 842. 245 Wieland, Christoph Martin. The famous German poet. Autograph document, 8vo [signed with initial], Jan. 10, 1804. A short preface to an edition of his translation of the Satires of Horace. Very rare. 246 Williams, John. First minister of Deerfield, Mass. He and his entire family, with a single exception, were carried into captivity by the French and Indians in 1704. Author of “The Redeemed Captive.” A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 16, 1726. To his son. 247 Williams, Thomas S. Eminent jurist. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Conn. A. F. S. 4to, 2 pages. Hart- ford, Aug. 15, 1 848. 248 Wilmot, David. U. S. Senator from Pa. Author of “The Wilmot Proviso.” A. L. S. 4to. Washington, May 29, 1850. 249 Wilson, James. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. D. S. folio, 3 pages. April 2, 1794. Fine. Signers of the Declaration of independence. 250 Bartlett, Josiah. D. S. folio. Oct 9, 1765. Worn in the folds. 251 Braxton, Carter. A. L. S. 4to. April 1, 1791. To Gov. Beverley Randolph, with address. Fine. Resigning his seat in Council. 252 Chase, Samuel. D. S. folio. March 7, 1800. Asking permission of the City Commissioners of Baltimore to allow him to remove earth, sand or gravel from Pitt Street, Baltimore , for filling up the public wharf at Baltimore. 27 253 Clark, Abraham. A. D. S. 4to. March 17, 1781. As Chairman of the Medical Committee, certifying to the services of Dr. Francis Alison as Surgeon in the Military Hospital. 254 Clymer, George. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 2, 1787. To Jno. Nicholson, with add ress. Fine. 255 Gerry, Elbridge. A. L. S. 4to. Cambridge, Oct. 6, 1813. To Wm. H. Crawford, while minister at Paris, with address. Fine. Introducing Joshua Dodge , Jr , of Salem. 256 Hall, Lyman. L S. 4to. Savannah, Aug. 25 , 1783. Fine. As Governor of Georgia, in reference to a list of persons banished from that state. 257 Hancock, John. President of the Continental Congress. D. S. 2 pages, folio. In Congress, June 19, 1776. Signed as President in the year of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Inlaid. A resolve of Congress for Clothing the Army. “ The United Colonies forthwith cause a Suit of cloathes, of which the Waistcoat and Breeches may be Deer Leather if it be had on reasonable Terms, a Blanket, Felt Hat, two Shirts, two Pair of Hose, and two Pair of Shoes to be manufactured, or otherwise procured at reasonable Rates in their respective Colonies for each Soldier of the American Army.” DISTRESS OF THE TROOPS AT TICONDEROGA. 258 Hancock, John. D. S. folio. In Congress, July 7, 1777. The body of the document written and signed by Chas. Thomson, Secretary of Congress. A resolve of Congress to the Council of Safety of New York, “ informing them of the distress which the troops at Ticonderoga are in for the want of blankets ,” and requesting that fifteen hundred blankets be sent in the most expeditious manner. “ That the faith of Congress be plighted to the State of New York for replacing the blankets so furnished." 259 Hancock, John. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, June 14, 1776. Signed as President of Congress in the year of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. 260 Hancock, John. Partly printed D. S. folio. Philadel- phia, Feb. 14, 1776. Signed as President of Congress, and also signed by Chas. Thomson, Secretary. 28 The Commission of Samuel Kennedy as Surgeon in the Fourth Battalion of Pennsylvania Troops. 260A Hancock, John. D. S. folio. Boston, Jan. 12, 1774. Affirming the account of Dr. Miles Wentworth for attend- ance on strangers in the province zvho had not the “ where- withal to defray the charges." At this tune Hancock zvas one of the Selectmen of Boston. The document is also signed by four other Selectmen , viz. : John Scollay , zvhose family gave the name to the Square in Boston; Samuel Austin, the patriot ; Oliver Wendell, who zvas the maternal grandfather of Oliver Wendell Holmes, and Timothy Newell. 261 Harrison, Benjamin. L. S. 4to. In Council, May 27, 1782. To the Speaker of the House of Delegates of Vir- ginia, with address. Fine. In reference to the destruction of public and private property. 1776 LETTER OF JOSEPH HEWES. 262 Hewes, Joseph. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. March 27th, 1776. To Samuel Johnston. Written in the year of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. A fine historical letter in reference to the trouble he had in procuring and transporting powder for the Army. “ I have a much harder time of it thau either of my brethren. I envy them both the pleasure of travelling home. Penn I believe would not choose to stay at any rate from the Convention. Hooper and myself thought it proper that one of us should go also. I think he will be most useful in Convention if the Commissioners that we have heard so much of should arrive here. I shall send of an express and you must in that case send them both back or some others in their stead. I must not in that case have the weight of the whole Province on my shoulders.” 263 Huntington, Samuel. L. S. 4to. (Feb. 3, 1781.) To President Reed. Signed as President of the Continental Congress. The body of the letter is in the hand of Chas. Thomson. Secretary. It relates to taking precautions to prevent the escape of pris- oners in jail. 264 Huntington, Samuel. D. S. 3 pages, folio. In Congress, Oct. 20th, 1779. Signed also by Chas. Thomson. A Thanksgiving Day Proclamation as President of the Continental Congress. In it is incorporated this beautiful passage in reference to the great help we received from France (and for zvhtch zve are reciprocating today). 29 Huntington, Samuel — ( Continued.') “That he would take into his holy protection our illustrious Ally, give him Victory over his enemies, and render him signally great, as the father of his people, and the protector of the rights of mankind. That he would graciously be pleased to turn the hearts of our enemies, and to dispense the blessings of peace to contending nations ; that he would in his mercy look down upon us, pardon all our Sins, and receive us into his favour, and finally that he would establish the In- dependence of these United States upon the basis of religion and vir- tue, and Support and protect them in the enjoyment of peace, Liberty and Safety.” 265 Jefferson, Thomas. President of the United States. Autograph Memoranda, 8 pages, 4to. Dated May 13, 1807, and June, 7, 1808. A very interesting manuscript, ivritten when President, being his instructions to his superintendent and other hands at Monticello, his home. The instructions are voluminous and show that with all the public cares on his shoulders, he was a practical gentleman farmer. 266 Jefferson, Thomas. A. L. S. 4to. In Council, Sept. 26, 1780. To Governor Lee, of Virginia, with address. Fine. “Your Excellency’s letter on the subject of Capt. Anderson came to hand yesterday. I am sorry to inform you that he and four more escaped from our jail on Friday night last. We have persons in pur- suit of them in every direction, one has been recovered. Anderson & another went down the river in a boat, should we be able to recover him he shall either be delivered to your order, or sent by any safe conveyance which shall occur.” 267 Lee, Francis Lightfoot. A. L. S. 4to. Mount Airy, Jan. 7, 1 777. To Wm. Lee, with address and red wax seal. Signature damaged. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION ON THE SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS. 268 McKean, Thomas. D. S. 3 pages, folio. In Congress, Oct. 6, 1781. Signed as President of the Continental Con- gress, and attested to by Chas. Thomson, Secretary. A proclamation appointing Dec. 13th, 1781, a day of Thanksgiving, ' ‘ so zve recommend in a particular manner to their observation the goodness of God in the year norv draw- ing to a conclusion," in zvhich “The Confederation of the United States has been compleated. In which there have been so many instances of Prowess and success 30 McKean, Thomas — ( Continued . ) in Our Armies, particularly in the Southern States, where notwith- standing the difficulties with which they had to struggle, they have recovered the whole Country, which the enemy had over-run, leaving them only a Post or two on or near the Sea. In which we have been so powerfully and effectually assisted by our Allies, while in the conjunct operations, the most perfect harmony has subsisted in the Allied Army. * * * In which, after the success of our Allies by Sea, a General of the first rank (Cornwallis) with his whole Army, has been captured by the Allied forces, under the direction of our Commander in Chief, ” &c. 269 McKean, Thomas. D. S. folio. Jan. 25, 1779. Signed also by David Kenney. The certificate of his having taking the Oath of Fidelity. 270 Robert, Morris. The Great Financier of the Revolution. L. S. 4to. Richmond, July 5, 1788. To Alex. Mont- gomery. In reference to the suit between Carter Braxton and him- self, in ivhicli he does not speak very eulogistic of Braxton. 271 Nelson, Thomas. A. L. S. folio. Staunton, July 19, 1781. Fine. Requesting the return of military stores belonging to the Com- monwealth, end a knoivledge of those destroyed by the enemy. 272 Paca, William. L. S. 4to, with autograph interlineation. In Council, Jan. 24, 1784. In reference to the validity of patents for land signed by Sir Robert Eden since his return to the State. 273 Read, George. D. S. 4 pages, folio. Aug. 19, 1778. This valuable historical document is a certified list of per- sons who has taken the Oath of Fidelity before Robert Bryan . It is signed by 115 Delaware patriots, including Geo. Read, Gunning Bedford , Morton Morton , Joseph Israel , Samson Levy, John Clark, Moses Levy, John Powell, Samuel Janvier, Thos. Pusey,Jos. Tatlow , Jno. Taylor , &c. CAESAR RODNEY ANTICIPATING THE SURRENDER OF CORNWALLIS. 274 Rodney, Caesar. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Dover, Sept. 12, 1780. To Colonel Rodney. “The intelligence gained from the Southward, as by your late Let- ters, has tended, almost Totally, to remove the deep concern the people here were under for the American Army in General, and for their friends in particular, for certainly the first accounts were dread- 3i Rodney, Caesar — Continrted . ) full. But our information, by those Letters, of the arrival of so great a number of Capital Ships, has surpassed our most sanguine expec- tations, and lead us now to expect something Grand, Glorious and De- cisive. We impatiently wait a confirmation of this, and that his Ex- cellency the Commander in Chief has begun his Operations." 275 Smith, James. A. L. S. 4to. Friday Morning, April 26, 1771. To his wife. Very fine and rare. ‘‘I found no inconvenieucy in riding from York with my foot, but since I came up I have been Confined by a Bile on my heel, but it has got well, everything here is in the midling way. Business is midling good, my health & Spirits midling. I hope you & the little Brats are more than midling well. Mr. Greer has been admitted & another youth of the name of Lukens, so that the good people here are not likely to suffer for want of Lawyers." 276 Stone, Thomas. A. L. S. 4to. Portobacco, April 17, 1781. To Governor Lee of Maryland, with address. A very fine and rare specimen, and a very interesting his- torical letter. “Yesterday morning a sixteen Gun Brig appeared off Swan Point, & sent a Boat with five hands to destroy a vessel on the Stocks near that place. Eight militia under Col. Harris attacked them & took the Boat & Crew, the prisoners are ordered to Annapolis. This morn- ing all the Enemies Vessells which were above sailed down Potomack, and were below Cedar point at Eleven O’clock. They have done no damage since I last wrote you, except destroying Col. Lyle’s house of which you have no doubt been informed. I expect we shall have fre- quent visits from those plundering Banditti and hope providence will so well prepare us to repel their attacks that they will find the Busi- ness as unprofitable as it is disgracefull.” 277 Taylor, George. D. S. 4to. Feb. 3, 1778. Laid down. His Oath of Fidelity. 278 Walton, George. A. L. S. 4to. May 22, no year. To Gen. Schuyler. Stained in the fold and repaired. “ I am plagued to death with the Indians. Congress is to much engaged with other important concerns, that it cannot attend to them. I submit it to you therefore, whether it would not be best to furnish them with some wampum & money, and send them away.” A FULL AUTOGRAPH LETTER OF GEORGE WYHTE. 279 Wythe, George A. L. S. folio. June 1 r, 1771. To Robert Carter, with address. Very fine. A magnificent specimen. It is very seldom that the oppor- tunity is offered to obtain a full autograph letter sig ned by this patriot. 32 Presidents of the United States* 280 Adams, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, March 15, 1800. To Dr. Tufts. Written when President. Very fine. It is very difficult to get a letter of Jno. Adams while he occupied the Executive chair. This will make a banner piece for a set of the Presidents. The letter is a very interesting one and relates to Dr. Tufts oration on Washington. “I have not yet seen advertised Dr. Tufts’s Oration in honour of the Memory of General Washington. From the Knowledge I have of the Talents and Virtues Taste and Sense and Spirit of this orator, I should expect more entertainment and Instruction and Edification from this Composition than I have received from any that I have read.” 281 Adams, John. D. S. folio, no date. Signed also by Joseph Willard. A blank certificate of membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. It is beautifully engraved, and signed by Adams as President and Willard as Vice-President. 282 Arthur, Chester A. L. S. 4to. New York, Dec. 1,1862, with portrait. 283 Buchanan, James. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 14, 1838. To Henry Simpson, with franked address. Fine. 284 Fillmore, Millard. L. S. 4to. Washington, April 1st, 1850. To Jno. Lowber. Written while President. 285 Grant, Ulysses S. General of the Union Armies. A.L. S. 4to. May 22, 1863. To Maj.-Gen. Sherman. This important military letter was written near Vicksburg , and has a long postscript in the hand of Grant, signed with initials. It is one full /jJo page and tzvo lines on the reverse. “Would it not be advisable to mine and blow up the Salient near where you now have the flag planted in the enemy’s parapet? I am sending after powder and expect to have it here sometime during the night. U. S. Grant Maj. Gen. Maj. Gen. Sherman Cornds 15th A. C. P. S. — The Cavalry sent from Hains Bluffs yesterday report that they- hear of a body of rebel troops in the neighborhood of Brownesville. That a messenger from Pemberton to Johnstone got through our lines with a message stating that he, Johnstone, had better not come in lest he should be defeated. ' U. S. G.” By the Honourable the President and Council of the Province of Pennfyhania , A PROCLAMATION For a GENERAL FAST. O R A S M U C H as it is the Duty of Mankind, on all fuitable Occafions, to acknowledge their Dependance on the Divine Being, to give Thanks for the Mercies received, and no lefs to deprecate his Judgments, and humbly pray for his Protection : And as the Calamjties of a bloody War, in which our Nation is now engaged, feem every Year more? nearly to approach us, and the Expedition lorm’d for the Security of thefe Plantations, hath been laid afide : As the Inhabitants of this Province and City have been forely vifited with mortal Sicknefs in the Summer part, and there is juft Reafon to fear, that unlefs we humble ourfelves before the Lord, and amend our Ways, we may be chaftifed with yet heavier Judgments : WE H AV E THEREFORE thought fit, on due Confideration thereof, to ap- point Thurfday , the feventh Day of January next, to be obfervcd throughout this Province as a Day of FASTING and PRAYER ; exhorting all, both Minifters and People, to'obferve the fame with becoming Serioufnefs and Attention, and to join with on. Accord- in the mo-fttd jmt5rand fervent Supplications, That Almighty GOD would mercifully interpofe, and ftill the Rage of War among the Nations, and put a Stop to the Eflufion of Chriftian Blood : That he would preferve and blefs our Gracious KING, guide his Councils, and give him Victory over his Enemies, to the Eftablilhing a fpeedy and lafting PEACE: That he would blefs, prolper and preferve all the Britifh Colonies, and particularly, that he would take this Province under his Protection, confound the Defigns and defeat the Attempts of its Enemies, and unite our Hearts, and ftrengthen our Hands in every Undertaking that may be ‘for the Publick Good, and for our Defence and Security in this Time of Danger : That he would gracioufiy pleafe to blefs the luccceding Year with Health, Peace and Plenty, and enable us to make a right Ufe of his late aftiidting Hand, in a fincere and thorough Reformation of our Lives and Manners, to which the Minifters of all religious Societies are defired earneftly to exhort their People. And it is recommended to all Perlons to abftain from fervile Labour on the faid Day. Given at Philadelphia, under the Great Seal of the faid Province , the Ninth Day of December, in the Iwenty-frft Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George II. by the Grace of GOD , of Great-Britain, France and Ireland, Ring, Defender of the Faith , &c! Annoq; Domini, 1747. ANTHONY PALMER, Prefidtnt. By Order of the Honourable the Prefident and Council, P.ichard Peters, Secretary. GOD Save the KING. PHILADELPHIA: Printed by B. FRANKLIN, MDCCXLVII. Reduced Facsimile of Lot 316. A Supposed Unique Franklin Itnpn 33 286 Harrison, Gen. Wm. Henry. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Vincennes, May 24, 1807. To Dr. Frederick Ridgley, with address. 287 Jackson, Gen. Andrew. The Hero of New Orleans. A. L. S. 4to. Head Quarters Fort Strother, Dec. 13, 1813. To Gen. Hall. Concerning the surrender of the arms of his men. 288 Jefferson, Thomas. A. L. S. 2 pages. 4to. Monticello,, May 31, 1825. To Hon. Wm. A. G. Dade, with franked address. A fine and interesting letter relating to the University of Virginia , of which he zvas the founder. In this letter he re- quests Mi'. Dade to accept the Professorship of Law. “ I must first congratulate you on the successful issue of the labors in which we were associated 7 years ago at the Rcckfish gap. The plan we then reported, both as to buildings and the course of instruc- tion for our University, is now at maturity. The former all but corn- pleat, in a superior style of architecture and found to be admirably adapted to the convenience of their tenants. The Professors, whom we engaged from abroad, have been most judiciously selected, of the highest order of sciences in their respective lines, accomodating in their dispositions, full of zeal for the success of the institution, cor- rect in conduct, and in every point indeed just what we could have wished, we have been as yet a little over two months in operation, and have upwards of 80 Students now attending and their number daily increasing, one chair only remains vacant, that of Law, which being filled, all will be compleat. That chair our Visitors have airthorised me to propose to yourself, an office which I perform with singular pleasure, and with anxious hope it may be acceptable to you, your present office I know is honorable, profitable and independent; yet I fear not its comparison in any and every point of view with that now proposed to you, your distance having probably kept you uninformed of the details of what your situation here would be, it becomes a duty to state them. 1, an elegant and convenient dwell- ing house, offices and grounds, which, from their cost could not be rented under 600. D. will be appropriated to you rent free. 2, a fixed salary of 1500. D. a year. 3, tution fees liberal which, after the present year, will probably be not less than 1500. D. and in some time will likely^ be double of that. 4, a most desirable Society. 5, opportuni- ties of education for your family male and female at little expence. 6, constant residence with them. 7, a service of two hours only re- quired every other day. 8, a cheap country and health}' climate, as firm a freehold of office as that in which you now are,” &c., &c. 34 289 Johnson, Andrew. L. S. 8vo. Executive Mansion, Washington, Aug- 21, 1867. To Robt. Cratty. Written while President. Congratulating the Ohio Centenarian on his birthday , and on being the father of 22 children. Cratty lived to be consider- ably over 100 years of age. THE WILL OF JAMES MONROE. 290 Monroe, James. Autograph Manuscript, signed twice, 5 pages, 4to. Washington, Sept. 14, 1814. This is the last Will and Testament of James Monroe , drawn np by him when he was Secretary of State under Madison. In a codicil attached and dated Sept. 20 , 1814., he makes his zvife Executrix , and Geo. Hay Executor. In it he orders his lands in Virginia to be sold to pay his debts, and such other of his personal property as necessary. To his zvife he leaves the most of his Estate, and makes provision should she re-marry, u which I am far from prohibiting .” He mentions in his will his claim against the United States for services abroad ( which he zvislies to be used to pay his debts'), and says ; “ It is probable when the paper is read, that all feeling of an un- friendly nature towards me in every breast, will have subsided, and the disposition to render my family justice, find no impediment iu that cause.” A Fine Memento of the Author of the Great Monroe Doctrine. 291 Pierce, Franklin. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Concord, June 13th, 1868. .292 Taylor, Gen. Zachary. D. S. folio. Baton Rouge, Oct. 29, 1823. Signed as Lieut.-Colonel of the 15th Regiment, U. S. Infantry. 293 Washington, George. First President of the United States. Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. America's Guiding Star. Partly printed D. S. folio. Head Quarters June 8, 1783. Signed also by Col. Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., his Aide. Repaired. The discharge of John Smith, a private in the First New York Regiment, he having faithfully served 6 years and 2 months. 35 Miscellaneous. 294 Audubon, John James. The Great Ornithologist. Auto- graph Manuscript, signed. New York (July), 1840. This interesting paper is his notice to readers , which was issued in the number commencing the Second Volume of the First Octavo Edition of his “ Birds of America.” It is ad- dressed to his publisher, f. B. Chevalier, 70 Dock Street, Phila. 295 Barlow, Joel. Eminent Statesman and Poet. Author of “The Columbiad.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Paris, Jan. 20, 1812. To Gen. Theodosius Bailey, with address. 296 Biddle, Col. Clement. Colonel in the Revolutionary Army and Friend of Genl. Washington. The Fighting Quaker. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1799. To Genl Washington, with address, and with Washington’s Autograph endorsement, “ From Colo® Clem b Biddle, 27th Jan. 1799,” Notifying Genl. Washington that he had attended to several purchases for him. 297 Boone, Daniel. Pioneer Settler of Kentucky and Cele- brated Indian Fighter. A. D. S. 4to. Dec. 16, 1789. Damaged in centre. Repaired. Articles of Agreement in reference to sale of a lot of ground. 298 Booth, Junius Brutus. The Celebrated Tragedian. Father of John Wilkes Booth. A. L. S. 4to. May 30, 1830. To Jas. F. Foot, Washington Theatre, with address. “ Perhaps an occasion may present itself for me to act a night or two with you, & whenever I can safely state the time you shall be duly notified.’’ 299 Boston. A Receipt, partly printed, for a subscripton of twenty-three pounds from Daniel Hinchman for Building a Brick Meeting House for the use of Old South Church Congregation, dated Boston, Oct. 14, 1729, and signed by John Osborne, Treasurer. Small 8vo. Very rare. FORTIFYING THE TOWN OF BOSTON, 1746. 300 Boston. The Manuscript Report of the Committee for Fortifying the Town of Boston, done at the South Battery, Feb. 25, 1746/7, 4to. Very interesting Massachusetts Document. Among the charges are : To fohn Cotton for Iron Work for carriages. 36 To Joseph Belknap for Spunge Skins. To Samuel Sewell for Match Copper Ladles. To Joseph Hubbard for Iron Crows, &c. These names are all familiar characters in New Eng- land History. 301 Bradford, William. The First Printer of Pennsylvania and New York. D. S. folio. Aug. 7, 1724. The bond of Thomas Oakley and Nathaniel Tompkins to Elizabeth Vidley, Signed also by Thos. Oakley and Eliza- beth Vidley. 302 Broadside. A Printed Broadside, addressed to “The Association of Pennsilvania,” dated War-Office, Nov. 14, 1776. Signed Benj. Harrison, James Wilson, Edward Rut- ledge and Francis Lightfoot Lee (all Signers of the Declaration of Independence), and attested by Richard Peters. Folio. Printed by John Dunlap. Excessively rare. See reduced facsimile. A call for the defence of Philadelphia against the British Fleet, ivhich ivas probably steering for the Delaware River to attack the city. It mentions that General Washington was advancing with his Army to the southward, but they found the fleet would arrive before him. 303 Broadside, The Scheme of the United States Lottery. May 2, 1778. Large folio. Printed by John Dunlap. This was Dirck Ten Broeck's copy , and has his autograph at the top. 304 Broadside. Act of the Third Congress, Nov. 3, 1794, making appropriation for the support of Government. Signed in the autograph of Edmund Randolph, 3 pages, folio. Act of the Fourth Congress, Dec. 7, 1795. Regu- lating the grants of land appropriated for Military Services, and for the Society of the United Brethren for propogating the gospel among the heathen. Signed in the autograph of Timothy Pickering, 4 pages, 4to. And an Act passed Dec. 7, 1795, to Regulate the Compensation for Clerks. Signed in the autograph of Timothy Matlack, 4 pages, folio. 3 pieces 305 Broadside. By-Law relative to Bulls and Cows. Boston, April, 1796. Folio. Ordering the Selectmetn to cause a certain number of bulls and cows to go at large upon the Common from April to November. 37 306 Glarke, Geo. Rogers. Celebrated Militia General in the Revolution. Captured Vincennes. D. S. folio. Fort Clarke, Aug. 10, [778. In French. The commission of Francis Bosserer as captain of a com- pany of militia at Fort Vincennes. 307 Crocket, David. The Hero of the Alamo. Portion of an A. D. S. small 8vo, no date. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR ERECTING A FORT AT CROWN POINT, 1755. 308 Crown Point. The Resolves of the Council and Assem- bly of Massachusetts Bay, Feb. 18, 1755, in reference to erecting a Fort at Crown Point, for defence against the en- croachments of the French. Signed by J. Osborne, T. Hubbard, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Thos Clarke, Deputy Secretary. A highly important, historical document in relation to the reduction of Crown Point in the early stages of the French and Indian War. It is the official copy . signed by all the proper officers , which was laid before the Assembly of Penn- sylvania. March 24, 1755. 2 pages, folio. “The Committee to whom was referred the consideration of his Excellency's Message of the 13 th & I5 tb instant, having maturely de- liberated thereon report as their Opinion, That the Attempting to erect a Strong Fortress upon the Eminence near the French Fort at Crown Point, or upon some other parts of his Majesty’s Lands not far distant from the said Fort is a measure highly necessary to be forthwith pursued in order to secure his majestys Territories from any further encroachments of the French and to remove such encroach- ments as have already been made. That in order to erect such a fortress, & to repel any force that may be brought to oppose the erecting the same & to revenge any Hostilities or Insults that may be offered during the execution of this design, an Army of five thousand men will be necessary. That his Excellency the Governour be desir’d forthwith to make the necessary preparation for such an Expedition to appoint & Com- missionate a General Officer to Command the same to advise his majesty’s other Governm ts hereafter mentioned of this design, and in such manner as he shall think most effectual to urge them to join therein, and to raise their respective proportion of men as follows viz 1 New Hampshire Six hundred men, Connecticutt one thousand, Rhode Island four hundred, New York eight hundred or such larger 38 proportion as each Government shall think proper. That his Excel- lency be desir’d to endeavour that his own Regiment, or Sir William Pepperrells or both be employ’d in this service. That as soon as it shall appear that the said number of five thous- and men including those from this province shall be agreed to be rais’d his Excellency be desir’d to cause to be enlisted twelve hundred men, & to promise to each of them a good Blanket at their Inlist- ment & twenty six shillings & eight pence pr month Wages during the service & an exemption from all Impresses for three years after their Discharge, & to such of them as shall be provided with sufficient Anns a Dollar over & above their Wages, to be paid at the first mus- ter, & full recompence for such arms as shall be inevitably lost or Spoiled, and that the pay of the Officer shall be the same with that of the Officers of the late Expedition to Kennebec. That his Excellency be desir’d likewise to make application to the Government of New Jersey to raise an additional number of men in proportion to the circumstances of that Government to be employed in the service afore sd & also to the Government of Pensilvania urging them to contribute a quantity of Provisions to be transported to Al- bany for the services of the Army. Feby. 18, 1755. By order J. Os- borne,” &c. VOTE OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY FOR THE REDUCTION OF CROWN POINT. 309 Crown Point The Resolution of the House of Repre- sentatives of Massachusetts Bay, Sept. 8, 1755, for the Re- duction of Crown Point. Signed by J. Hubbard, Speaker, and Thomas Clarke, Deputy Secretary. Folio. This is an original certified copy , signed by the proper officials at the time , attested to by Thos. Clarke, Dep. Secretary. ‘‘Whereas this Government have Order’d 2800 Men immediately to be raised in Addition to the 1500 raised some time ago for the Re- duction of the French Fort at Crowii Point, and whereas the Colony’s of Connecticut & Rhode-Island are also raising a considerable number for the same Service, which makes it necessar}- that a large Quantity of Provisions should be sent to Albany for their Use as soon as may be. Therefore, Voted that his Honour the L l Governor be desired to write immediately to the Government of Pensylvauia and request them in the name of the GovernnP to furnish an immediate Supply of Provisions for the service aforesd Also Voted, that his Honour be desired to inform the several neighboring Goverumts of what the Government has further done for the Reinforcing of our Troops al- ready at Crown Point, and to Request them to come into the like mea- sures immediately, and that his Honour wou’d inform Gen 1 Johnson of what this Government has done as aforesaid.” 39 310 Cruikshank, Geo. The Great English Caricaturist and Humorous Illustrator. An Autographed Copy of his famous book, “The Bottle,” in Eight Plates. Oblong 4to, original boards. London: Armagnac & Co , no date. With Cruikshank large bold autograph on title, dated June 3,1876. 3 1 1 Deane, Silas. President of the Continental Congress. One of the Agents from the Colonies to France. A dupli- cate in the hand of his Secretary of a 6-page Letter, dated Paris, Nov. 6, s 776. To the Secret Committee of Congress. This noted letter, which mentions the Declaration of Inde- pendence , is one of several copies , sent to the Secret Committee of the Continental Congress, is a stinging rebuke to the in- action and neglect of that body. “ If the Congress d® not mean to apply for foreign Alliance let me entreat you to say so, & rescind you resolutions published on that head, which will be but Justice to the powers of Europe to whom you gave reason to expect such an Application, if I am not the proper person to announce your independence and solicit in your behalf, let me entreat you to say so.’’ He mentions having secured great quan- tities of arms and ammunition, but on account of the direlection of Congress he has not been able to ship it. He also mentions the eager- ness of the French officers to serve in America , but his hands are tied by not having proper authority to act. 312 Dickens, Charles. One of the most Popular of Eng- lish Novelists. A. L. S. 8vo. Gad’s Hill Place, Nov. 25, 1866. To Jno. Watkins. Fine. 313 Dickens, Charles. Original Autograph Manuscript, partly printed, of his Appendix, to “American Notes.” Signed and dated May, 1868. Folio. An exceedingly interesting Dickens item. It is the origi- nal manuscript of his “ Pos tempt" {so headed ) to his American Notes. In the body of the article he calls it an appendix , and says : “ This testimony, so long as I live, and so long as my descendants have any legal right in my books, I shall cause to be republished, as an appendix to every copy of these two books of mine in which I have referred to America. * * * So long as this book shall last, I hope that it will form a part of it.” The whole was the subject of an address made by him at a Public Dinner given to him on Saturday the eighteenth of April , 1868, in the City of New York by two hundred representatives of the Press of the United States. 40 Franklin Imprints. Proposal for Promoting Universal Knowledge, 1743. 315 Franklin Imprint. A Proposal for Promoting | Useful Knowledge among the | British Plantations in America. | Folio, 2 pages. With an A. L. S. of Jno. Bartram, the Botanist, to Cadwa'.lader Colden, on the blank leaf. (Printed by Benj. Franklin, hilada), 1743) See facsimile. A fint copy of an unique Franklin imprint , with slight autograph correction in his hand. It is not in the Curtis' Collection , The Philosophical Society or Historical Society of Penna. It resulted in the foundation of the American Philo- sophical Society of Philadelphia. At the end of the “ Pro- posal ” Franklin has added two printed lines: “ Benjamin Franklin , the Writer of this Proposal, offers himself to serve the Society as their Secretary, 'till they shall be provided with one more capable. Philadelphia, May iq, tjqy. This copy is an absolutely unique one from the fact that fohn Bartram, the Great Botanist, on the blank leaf has written a letter in his characteristic hand, dated March 27 , 17 qq, and addressed to Dr. Cadwallader Colden, at Colden- ham , and the address bears the frank of Benjamin Franklin. We quote the letter in full. '“Esteemed Friend I have long expected a Letter from thy hands & having received none since that sent by thy son which I answered by him dear friend this neglect or misfortune gives me some uneasiness. I should be very glad to hear oftener from thee by letter. I have sent thee one of our proposals for forming A Philosophical Society, we have already had three meetings & several Learned & Curious persons from our neigh- bouring Colonies hath already Joyned membership with us & we hope thee will pleas to do us ye honor to be enrolled in our number. I this undertaking may be of publick benefit to our American Colonies if we act with diligent appplication in this afair. I have little more to say at present having received no letters from London this winter but A very learned & curious clergy man from ^Bristol sent me A long catalogue of his garden furniture which did really pleas me. My respects to thy dear spouse & children & asure thy self of ye friendship & service of thy Sincerce friend. John Bartram, in haste.” 316 Franklin Imprint. [English Coat of Arms], By the Honourable the President and Council | of the Province of Pennsylvania, | A Proclamation | For a General Fast. | 4i [then follows the Proclamation of 28 lines.] Given at Philadelphia, under the Great Seal of the said Province, the Ninth Day of | December, in the Twenty-first Year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord | George II. by the Grace of God, of Gear-Britain, France and Ireland, | King, Defender of the Faith, &c. Annoq: Domini, 1747. | Anthony Palmer, President. | By Order of the Honourable the President and Council, Richard Peters, Secretary, | God Save the King. Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, MDCCXLVII. Large folio. Slightly torn in the folds. See facsimile. Possibly unique. We know of no other copy. Outside of a little break in the paper where folded , it is in a fine crisp and clean condition, with fine large margin as issued. The Proclamation calls for the Colonies to pray for God's assistance and Victory in this War with the French. 317 Franklin Imprint. The Pennsylvania Gazette, from August 30 to September 7, 1733, No. 249, 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin, at the New Printing- Office over the Market. Early members of the Pennsylvania Gazette are extremely rare. 318 Franklin Imprint. The New-England Curant, from Monday, April 20 to April 27, 1724, No. 143, and from Saturday, April 9 to Saturday, April 16, 1726, No. 246 (stained). Boston: Printed and Sold by Benjamin Franklin in Union-Street. Folio. 2 pieces This paper was started by Janies Franklin, the brother of Benjamin. The first number was printed Aug. 7, 1721. In the issue of June 11, 1722, offence was given to the Massachu- setts Government and James Franklin was sentenced to jail, after which he was forbidden to publish the paper, except it be supervised by the Secretary of the Province. To overcome this, he in a manner cancelled his brother Benjamin’ s indenture papers, for the purpose of overcoming the obstacle of the la.w by having the paper published under Benj. Franklin' s name. The first number with Benj. Franklin' s name in the colophon was No. 80, from Monday, Feb. 4, to Monday, Feb. it, 1723. This was the first appearance of Benj. Franklin' s name as a printer on any publication. The paper continued to bear Ins name till June 4, 1726, although he left Boston in Oct., 1723. Consequently Benj. Franklin had nothing whatever to do with the above-described tivo numbers. They are however exces- sively rare, and as a natural consequence must be included in all collections of Franklin imprints. 42 320 Franklin Imprint. Postscript of the Pennsylvania Ga- zette, from April 27 to May 4, 1738, No. 490, 2 pages 4to. Printed by Benjamin Franklin, Philadelphia, 1738. 321 Fort Pitt. The Remonstrance sent to Gen. Hand of the Virginia Militia and Officers stationed at Fort Pitt, Oct. 16, 1777. Signed by 25 of the Officers and Militia. Large folio. Slating that a campaign down the Ohio River was imprac- ticable at the tune on account of an insufficient force. GATES’ OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. 322 Gates, Horatio. Major-General in the Revolution. D.S 4to. York-Town, Feb. 23, 1778. This important document is the Oath of Fidelity to the United States. Signed by Maj -Gen. Horatio Gates, Timothy Pickering, Richard Peters and Joseph Nourse, all of the Board of War and Ordnance , and by Jno. Thaxter , Jr., Assistant to the Secretary of Congress, and Belcher P. Smith, Assistant to the Secretary of Congress. The Oath was taken before Thos. McKean, who also has signed the document. 323 Greene, Nathaniel. Major-General in the Revolution and Washington’s most trusted officer. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Camp at Precaness, July 15, 1780. To Nehemah Hubbarb, with address. It appears that Mr. Hubbard and other officers were com- plaining of not being paid , and Greene answers. “I cannot see any good would result from tbe proposition you make, of publishing to the army the incapacity of the Staff officers, to assist those of the Line at the posts for want of the proper supplies of money. Was such a measure to be taken, it would not produce the consequences you expect, nor free you from the embarrasments you are under. Officers of the Army, are not always more reasonable than other people, for there is no giving them satisfaction at all times, even with us, when they have the fullest information of the distresses of this department in every branch, and know the cause of it. I beg you will exercise you patience, and struggle manfully with your dif- ficulties until fortune, or better management among our superiors shall relieve us,” &c., &c. 324 Hart, John. A Revolutionary Recruiting Sergeant. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, April 3, 1781. To President Jos. Reed of Penna., with address. In reference to the difficulty of getting recruits at Kewtown. 43 HAWTHORNE’S MANUSCRIPT OF “A LONDON SUBURB.” 325 Hawthorne, .Nathaniel. One of the most eminent of American Authors. The Original Autograph Manuscript of "A London Suburb.” One of the Sketches comprised in the volume, entitled “ Our Old Home,” 3 1 pages, 4to. Carefully mounted on guards to preserve full size and bound in half morocco, with portrait. This is the original manuscript of the sketch in full , and one of Hawthorne' s best efforts , and in elegant condition. It is hardly necessary for me to menton the great rartty of manu- scripts in the hand of this favorite author. Memory fails us to note the date when one has been offered for sale. 326 Hawthorne, Nathaniel. Three pages of the Original Manuscript of 11 Our Old Home,” and so endorsed by James T. Fields. A beautiful clean specimen , fresh as the day it was written. 327 Henry, Patrick. The Great Patriot and Governor of Virginia, who Thos. Jefferson® pronounced ‘‘the greatest orator who ever lived.” A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Dec. 13, 1784. To Col. Jos. Martin, with address. “ I desire that the Indians may know that Virginia will act towards them as friends, & discourage every violence offered them in their persons or Lands.” 327A Herbert, Henry Wm. Author of Sporting Books, who wrote under the pen-name of ‘‘Frank Forrester.” The Original Autograph Manuscript of “Rail and Rail-shooting,” signed, 7 pages, 4to (one printed). Manuscripts of Herbert' s writings are of very rare occur- rence. This is a beautiful specimen. ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF HOLMES’ “THE DILEMMA.” 328 Holmes, Oliver Wendell. Eminent Physican and Witty Poet and Essayist. Original Autograph Manuscript, signed, of his Poem, entitled “The Delemma,” of 6 verses, 3 pages, 4to. Very fine. “ Now by the blessed Paphian queen Who heaves the heart of sweet sixteen — By every name I cut on bark Before my morning star grew dark — By Hymen’s torch, by Cupid’s dart, By all that thrills the beating heart, The bright black eye, the melting blue, I cannot choose between the two.” &c. &c. &c. 44 GEORGIA INDIANS. 329 Hawkins, Benjamin. Interpreter for Genl Washington. Member of the Continental Congress and Superintendent of Indian Affairs, South. A. D. S. twice, 3 pages, folio. Cow- ctuhtallauhassee, Oct- 20, 1799. An interesting .document relating to the Creek Indians of Georgia. It seems that murder had been commited, presum- ably by some of the Creek Indians , and this is the talk had with the head chief of that tribe, Micco Thlucco & Cussetuh Micco. who express their friendship for their white neighbors and promise to apprehend and execute the murderers who they suspicion are two young chiefs of their tribe. The whole docu- ment is in the hand of Hawkins , and written by him as in- terpreted by fames Covet. NEW YORK INDIANS. 330 New York Indians. A Collection of Historical Papers relating to the Six Indian Nations of New York, embracing: * Johnson, Sir John. Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Canada. A. L. S. in the third person. Feb. 1, 1785. “ Sir John Johnson presents his compliments to Lord Sidney, and begs leave to enclose herewith a letter from one of his Officers con- taining the Substance of Speeches from the American Commission and the Marquis de la Fayette to the Deputies from the Six Nations and the Indians from Canada at Fort Stanwix. Sir John also sends herewith some Queries put by the Six Nations which they wish for an immediate Answer to.” * Langan, B. The Officer referred to in the above letter of Sir John Johnson. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Montreal, Nov. 1 5, 1784. To Sir Jno. Johnson. ‘‘David is this minute returned from Caughnawaga where he has seen the Chiefs of that Village who arrived yesterday from the Coun- cil at Fort Stanwix. They informed him that the Marquis de la Fayette came to see them at the Oneida Village, and after the usual salutations were over, he told them that they acted wisely in listening to the French General who advised them to behave like dutiful children to the King of Great Britain, after the surrender of this Province, but that now the time was fast approaching when their Old Friends wou’d again be amongst them, that it was now in his power to be revenged of the English, and that he would soon put the means in practice. He would not point out any particular time to them, but they may be assured it wou’d be soon. He desired they wou’d sink what he had said deep in their Hearts, and prepare themselves ac- cordingly,” &c., &c. 45 * Brant, Joseph. Thayendatiega, the Great Chief of the Five Nations. Autograph Manuscript, signed “Jos. Brant or Thayendanega," 2 pages, 4to. Quebec, Nov. 6, 1784. These are the queries referred to in Sir Jno. Johnson' s letter indicated above. “The five nations would be happy if Sir John would please to try and finded out that whether Government will help them in case war brakes out between them and the Americans. The five nations has asked to Government by General Haldemand of this same question several times since the peace, but they never get an answer, or single word about the matter, they think they have a right to know this & demand to Government, because it was them that brought the five nations in their present situation, rather dangerous, and there is no other people to go to for assistance Except Government,’’ &c., &c. A most interesting letter. The three items above described form an important chapter in the History of the Five Nations, and also of New York. * A Manuscript of 2 pages, 4to, giving a Short Sketch of the Five Nations, with a Short Vocabulary of their Language with the English Defiinition. It says: “The five nations were called by the Indians Odinach-sho-ni. — or the house builders, the addition of the Tuscaroras made no alteration in the general appelation.” The paper was written the last quarter of the 18th Century. The above four items will be sold as a lot. DELAWARE INDIANS. 331 Indians. The Original Manuscript of a Message from Techtama and Homwhyowa or the Wolf-King, two Chiefs of the Cherokees to the Delawares as it was delivered by Cowe, the Messenger, at Philadelphia, to Mr. Peters and Israel Pemberton, June 20th, 1758, and signed by John Hart, the Interpreter. 4 pages, 4to. This interesting chapter on the French and Indian War is the minutes of what was said by the Cherokee Chief in expla- nation of the Belt he had with him to deliver to the Delawares. “ We have to acquaint you that we have received a Tomahawk from our elder Brothers the English and are going along with them to the War against the French and the Indians that are their Allies. * * * Nephews, Our eldest Brothers, the 6 Nations have likewise given us a Tomahawk & desired us to join with our elder Brother the Eng. lish. But we desire you would be under no apprehensions for we do not intend to hurt you our Nephew at all. Nephews, Listen to 46 Indians. — ( Continued . ) us. We do not desire you should go to War at all. Formerly you used to wear a Petticoat & did not use to go to War, and we do not now desire you to go to War. You may stay at home, and we will fight for you. We are resolved to go to War along with our Brothers the Bnglish, that you need no go to War.” He then earnestly pleads that they will induce their people who are living with the French on the Ohio to come back and live with their people the Delawares. Being asked to whom he should deliver the Belt, he said : “To the Chief of the Delawares.” Being asked his name, he said he did not know, but desired to be informed who it was that sent a Belt last Fall to the Cherokees, and being told by Mr. Peters that it wasTeedy- usiung, he desired the Belt might be sent to him. IRVING’S MANUSCRIPT OF HIS ACCOUNT OF THE ELECTION AND INAUGURATION OF WASHINGTON. 332 Irving, Washington. One of the most eminent of American Authors. Wrote the Life of Washington. Origi- nal Autograph Manuscript of that portion of his “Life of Washington ” (chapter XXXVII), which relates to his Elec- tion as President and his Inauguration. Neatly inlaid on twenty-seven 4to pages. Bound in half green morocco. Probably no man was better fitted to write this biography than Washington Irving. Named after our immortal chief, from early boyhood he ivas imbued ivith the noble deeds and sublime character of him, whose name he bore. Books, papa s, and archives, were searched for information relating to the military and private life of the father of his country . Military letters and papers, Resolves of the Continental Congress, Acts of the House of Representatives of the thirteen Colonies, letters to private friends ivere all read and digested so as to hand to the world a correct narrative of the life of the world's greatest character , and ivith this material in hand, and with personal narratives from persons intimately ac- quainted ivith Genl. Washington, Irving has handed us a biography of this great man, ivhich will never be superceded , and from the manuscript from which the work was printed, we have here the most interesting chapter, being no less than that portion in its entirety , which portrays in the most beautiful language the events which led to Genl. Washington accepting the Presidency of the United States. His triumphal Journey from his beloved Mount Vernon, through Maryland, Pennsyl- i>ania, New Jersey and thence to the city of New York, where 47 he was inaugurated. To read this narrative makes one's heart throb with ecstacy , and fills one zutth pride at the thought of being an American. As those who knew Washington personally re- vered him. So let us also revere him and follozv the example laid doivn by him , which we are now doing, and which has made his country the greatest in the world. Could anybody HAVE A FINER EXAMPLE OF IRVING’S LITERARY ABILITES ? 333 Irving, Washington. A. L. S. 4to. New York, April ist, 1834. To Robt. H. Ingler, with address. Introducing his young friend, Edward Jones , who will tour England. 334 Izard, Ralph. Member of the Continental Congress. He was Commissioner at the Court of Grand Duke of Tus- cany, and resided in Paris, where he sided with Arthur Lee in his opposition to Benj. Franklin and Silas Deane. A. L. S. 6 pages, large folio. Paris, April 11, 1778. To Henry Laurens. Stained in the folds. A long and important letter relating to his duties in Europe, but the greater part of the letter is taken up with vilifying the character of Dr. Benj. Franklin and Silas Deane, and accusing them of tampering with Lee' s and his letters, which were addressed to Congress and had to pass through Franklin s hand, and this simply on the heresay evidence of Arthur Lee. Izard was an ardent patriot, but this letter proves that he zvas not the right kind of timber to make an ambassador of. “Mr. Lee has discovered that his dispatches to Congress have been opened by Mr. Deane & likewise letters of his which was put confi- dentially into that gentleman’s hand. The last mentioned letter Mr. Lee says was nicely cut round the edges of the seal & afterwards closed with fresh wax. This is a shocking piece of business & almost incredible. Mr. Lee however asserts it with such confidence that I can have no doubt of the fact. * * * Dr. F. & Mr. Deane have as much as possible concealed from me the opportunity of writing to Congress. This was certainly behaving very ill ; but to let Mr. Gerard and Mr. D. go away without giving me the least intimation of it, was a very high insult to Congress,” &c., &e. 335 Jackson, Andrew. President of the United States. Maj.- General in the War of 1812. The Hero of New r Orleans. A. L. S. 4to. Head Quarters, Fort Strother, Dec. 21, 1813. To Jas. Mitchell. In reference to supplying provisions for the expedition against the hostile Creek Indians. 48 336 Jackson, Andiew. A. L. S. 8vo. May 24, 1830. To E. De Kraft, with address. Written while President. Fine specimen. This letter verify s his saying that “ to the Victor belongs the Spoils." “ Your letter of the 22 a instant in relation to the memorial on the subject of removals &c. has been rec’d. It will be submitted to the Sec’y of State & the other heads of Departments.” 337 Jackson, Andrew. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, June 29, 1836. To Henry Horn and Henry Simpson. Written while President. A fine historical letter , regretting his ability to be present in Philadelphia at the p.th of July Celebration , and eulogizes on that momentous event. He sends a toast for the occasion , as follows : ‘‘The Constitution of the United States. What it does not authorise, is prohibited to those who act under it. A constitutional right to apply, and a necessity for such application are the true sources and limits of the power to tax. When the taxes produce more money than can be rightfully applied, the appropriate remedy is re- duction or repeal. To continue a tax without necessity, and for the sake of distribution, is to subvert the principles of the Constitution, and must end in destroying the liberties of the people.” 338 Jefferson, Thomas. President of the United States. Agreement with a Carpenter named Richd. Darrett, for his services for one year. Signed for Jefferson by his Overseer, E. Bacon and Richd. Darrett, Oct. 28, 1812, with autograph notes on the back in the hand of Jefferson. 339 Jones, Noble Wimberly. Member of the Continental Congress. D. S. in the form of a letter, small 4to. April 21,1 769. 340 Kosciuszko, Tadeusz. Brev. Brig.-General in the Ameri- can Revolution. The Great Polish Patriot. D. S. small 4to. 1 794. 341 LaCroix de Cheveieres, Jean Baptiste de. The Great Bishop of Quebec, Canada. Founded the Hospital of Quebec, where he is buried. A. L. S. 2 pages. 4to. Quebec, Aug. 9, 1700. To the Provincial Fathers of the College of Recollects of Britany, with address. Letters of Bishop La Croix are of extreme rarity, and this one is very interesting , as he is asking for missionaries for the Diocese of Quebec. Slightly damaged on the margin by mold , but not enough to affect the text. ' crU4/ *£ci^c/.s£c£'ri/ l xf cr am. AFrct/rs^ r fArccA^/le/cc A* U't(//yiraM ,Ft> Cek^vne^u au.4/ ‘tA&rufAr erd'AbfrMet'/ cfo /)AiC't/’^trr firf/i’c-ts -nrc-' Corfu cf' A-f a taU /Tie i PPtuvfAr 1/ ecu ffAtu pAco-Le^tF (/'UAs '^ruA^'ru, , /Mi/ y ^ pa r fcd^lyhi-cy ^fddCtd Act'/*- ,%-rvif/ (y^c c/ CM /Ay fApr ydfer^g ^jcrfe'rytmFig ./uvn'frnuFr cc-Cc' , &^vnrtiJF~ '/nrAltrAe/ ^ oerduceF «■/', ffuu Acn^ca^&tca tA'Ae s AAoce^Ar cr^ddi^ny a q cMAA-fo A^.ficv ^ . -MM^teufc F^ /^fu/': c — y / ^J^a/t AJlcs Gisulfy deufi u cFau,' fjfictufc cr^ (7it'cAc/ / ^Af^fAcsUFkffy Cl t A-i lbct'Vip (../o nsfA/ /wi'/Ai' ai'A'I r/A/ ^ pi4/, A'Ct^c / 'Acc^yis awsPu'Ci IsF/mrany c&ctu-ey &F y tS*l^ v_ ■' f/Cs/ri'0 /W^/ fafflszF (/t'a-rts / pti' £ oAtf/t/' A(/,.frcrz{^in4c'\ Aa , Fki &n//rrwc'i/ / ' _ * yd ■. 4-ll/ty A afcMf/Aa, ruFyAunuus^, Mv op envy , fc-cvU V/tyUn j *u JTzeSAvrvctt^F cfeMOUr AfA'U-i/ afl/vu^liy A M^Ml*y/ cd-PParu -‘^fA'Pefj* yfdao cmy ^Rtf^ry , ^,..-;.,r- *4777 ~ 'TTyj r £sc?^y -V<’- JQ- 49 34 2 Langdon, John. Member of the Continental Congress and Constitutional Convention. It was his money which supported the Regiment which enabled Gen. Stark to win the victory at Bennington. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Ports- mouth, Feb. 6, 1804. To Richd. Cutts. Damaged; slightly injuring the text. Speaks of the accession of Louisiana. “ I see the acquisition of Louisiana is to be celebrated at Washing- ton, which (I) hope will be followed by all the Cities and large Towns in the U. S. This will be one of the greatest events in our history.” FORT FRONTENAC PRESENTED TO CAVALIER DE LA SALLE. 343 La Salle, Robert Cavalier de. An Official Copy of the Royal Decree granting to Robert Cavalier La Salle as a free gift: The Fort called Frontenac. Signed by Francis de Beauhamais, The Intendant of Justice, Police and Finance of New France. Dated Quebec, Nov. 13, 1702, with seal, I 3 pages, folio. This is an interesting chapter in the early history of Quebec. The grant not only gives Fort Frontenac to La Salle, but also gives four leagues of the adjoining country. The Islands named Gan. & K 8 esnot & Ga. 8 enesgo and the islets ad- jacent with the rights of hunting and fishing in the said lands, and in the Lakes called Ontario or Frontenac and streams of the neighborhood. The original decree was made by King Louis on May ij, 1675. The present document is an official copy made at Quebec in 1702, and certified by the authorities above mentioned. HENRY LAURENS A PRISONER IN THE TOWER. 344 Laurens, Henry, President of the Continental Congress in 1779. Minister Plenipotentiary to Holland, but was captured on his way by the British. Carried to London, where he was committed to the Tower, where he was con- fined for 14 months. In Dec., 1781, he was appointed by Congress one of the Commissioners to negotiate a peace, and having repaired to Paris, he signed (Nov 30, 1782) with Franklin and Jay the preliminaries of the Treaty. His health was broken by his imprisonment. An Autograph Copy in the hand of his friend, Mr. Bourdieu, a London Merchant, of a narrative of Mr. Bourdieu’s proceedings 50 with the Administration to effect an interview with Mr. Laurens. 22 pages, 4to. Together with an A. L. S. of Mr. Bourdieu, transmitting the same to Mr. Laurens. This interesting chapter in the history of the American , Revolution , consists of autograph copies of all the letters written by Mr. Bourdieu to the various persons in vainly trying to get ■an interview with Mr. Laurens immediately after he was cap- tured.. They are dated between the 3rd and 13th of Oct., rj8o. Their contents show the arrogance and cruelty of Lord -Sandivich , Lord Stormont , Lord Hi Is boro ugh, and others con- nected with the Admiralty , and show the disinterested friend- ship of Mr. Bourdieu in offering his services, both in a pecu- niary and personal manner. 345 Lee, Genl. Robert E. Commander-in-Chief of the Con- federate States Army. The Greatest General of his time. Called “The Perfect Man.” L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Head Quarters, Richmond, May 15th, 1862. To Gov. F. W. Pickens of South Carolina. A fine war letter, regretting that Genl. Ripley has requested to be relieved from his post at Charleston, and asking Gov . Pickens for advice on the subject. 346 Lee, Robert E. A. L. S. 4to. Lexington, March 26, 1869. To Wm. G. Bullock. Thanking Mr. Bullock for a present of a beaver rug, and then says : “ I sympathized deeply with you & your wife when your brave son fell at the head of his company under the gallant Stuart, in the strug- gle of the States for their rights & for Constitutional Government ; but he I trust is happy, & I pray that you may all be united again in Heaven ? ” 347 Livingston, Philip. Eminent New York Citizen. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Oct. 10, 1794. To Elias Boudinot. 348 Logan, James. Acting Colonial Governor of Pennsyl- vania. Secretary to Wm. Penn and Chief Justice. A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Nov. 16, 1729. To John Thomas and Richard Penn. Very fine. A very important and highly historical letter relating to Pennsylvania and the treaties \ with Indians and the purchase of their lands. He wishes to relinquish the management of the Land Office and recommends James Steel as a proper person for the office. He wants Penns sons to come to 5i Pninsylvania to put their affairs in a proper shape. He speaks of the eiispute iviili Maryland , and apprehends an Indian zvar unless affairs are managed to appease them. He also says that this is probably the last letter they shall receive from him. Of the Indian affairs he says: “Another great Point which must without any Loss of time be resolv^ on is to make new Purchases of the Indians, without which we may expect a War that would run this Province into the extream. est confusion, none being worse fitted for it. I have always been scrupulously careful to suffer no Settlem ts to be made as far as I could prevent it on their claims, but S r W. Keith made the first outrageous Steps in settling those Palatines at Tulpyhockin. In the mean time I have done all in my power to caress those Indians and keep them in temper, always soothing them with an expectation that their brother John Penn their country-man would come over, & exactly treading his & their father W. Penn’s Steps would do them Justice. But about the Lands on Susquehanna I was formerly less solicitous, depending on the Notion I had rec’d from your father that these had all been actually purchased of them in your fathers account by Gov. Dungan from whom he had Deeds for them, now here. But this I doubt will not hold, any more than S r W. Keiths story who affirmed & had it entered in y e Treaty he brought from Albany that after y e Members of Council R. Hill, J. Nor, & A Hamilton were come away, the Chiefs of the 5 Nations desired that Evening to Speak with him and that coming lo him, they in y e presence of Coll. French then only left with him Expressly released to him all the Lands on Susquehanna for ever. I much suspected this Story at his Return. But more so, Since in July or Aug 1726 a Number of their Chiefs soon after our present Gov- ern rs Arrival, came hither on a visit and told us their business was to sell us all those Susquehannah Lands which we had settled. This was some surprize but we managed the best we could with them, In- sisting first on their grant to Coll. Dungan shewing them his Deed to your father, and then on their late Release to Sr W m the first they would not own, an to y e second said that Gov r Keith desired leave only to make a fire (this is their way of expressing themselves) on the other side of Susquehannah to gett some copper mine there, which they granted, and this coming from those People unacquainted in themselves with all things of that kind appear’d so very like y e Truth & y e Man (2 very different things) that tho’ we turn’d it off and en- deavoured to stagger them, yet with me it made no small Impression. ’Tis certain that having been at the Charge to gett all the old Records of Indian Treaties at Albany Searched for such a grant to Dungan, nothing like it could be found Save only that which C. Colden has since printed in a Book that J. Steel will Shew you. Tis also certain that the 5 Nations claim all those Lands at this day of which we had a proof of last Summer, but they say William Penn was their Brother and a good man and his Children will doe them Justice. In short 52 Logan, James — ( Continued . ) purchases may be yet made by John if he were on the Spott. * * * I am no longer capable of any-thing. My Limbs growe daily weaker & more troublesome. I neither am nor can ever be able to move one step without Crutches, and my strength Sensibly decays every way. Had not ye winter prevented I should now have been Settled with my family on my Plantation, after which I shall rarely ever see Philad a again,” &c. LONGFELLOW’S ‘‘THE EMPEROR’S BIRD’S NEST.” 349 Longfellow, Henry W. One of the most Eminent American Poets. Original Autograph Poem, signed, of ii verses, entitled ‘‘ The Emperor’s Bird’s Nest.” 4 pages, 4to. Very fine. ‘‘ Once the Emperor Charles of Spain, With his swarthy, grave commanders, I forget in what campaign, Long besieged in mud and rain, Some old frontier town of Flanders. Up and down the dreary camp. In great boots of Spanish leather, Striding with a measured tramp, These Hidalgos, dull and damp, Cursed the Frenchman, cursed the weather.” &c. &c. &c. 350 Lovelace, Francis. Colonial Governor of New York. Settled Ulster County and laid out the Town of Hurley. D. S. double folio. Fort James, New York, June 20, 1671. Also signed by Matthias Nicolls, Secretary, with seal. Torn in the folds. Very rare with fine signature . A deed to a lot of ground from Andries Jochemsen to Martin Gerritts. 351 Maryland. Partly printed Document, being the enlist- ment of Henry Ostwalt in the 7th Maryland Regiment of Foot, commanded by Col. Jno. Gunby. Jan. 1,1780. Signed by W. Beatty. Small 4to. 352 Massachusetts. United States Bond issued by the State of Massachusetts Bay for ^30, dated Feb. 5, 1780, and signed by H. Gardner, signature pen scratched; and for ,£200, dated Jan. 23, 1777. Signed by H. Gardner, signa- ture pen scratched. 2 pieces Both of these bonds ivcre engraved by Paul Revere , the Mercury of the Revolution. 53 353 Massachusetts. Bond of the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts for ,£600, dated May i, 1784. Signed by Thomas Ivers, signature pen scratched. 354 Mather, Cotton. The most noted of Early New England Divines. A firm believer in Witchcraft. Author of “ Mag- nalia Christi Americana.” A. D. S. 4to. 1620. Very rare AND FINE. A list of fifteen marriages for the year 1620, and also en- dorsed by him on the back “ Mar d by Dr. Cotton Mather." 355 Mather, Increase. A learned early New Englan Divine President of Harvard University. Author of “Remarkable Providence.” A. D.S. small oblong, 4to. Aug. 12, 1707. Very rare. The certificate of marriage of Christopher Marvin to Mary Stone. It is written on the back of a printed marriage license , signed by fos. Front , Town Clerk, dated Aug. 1, /707. 356 Mifflin, John. Deputy Quarter-Master General in the Continental Army. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. New Port, Sept. 7, 1777. To “Thos. Wharton, President of the State of Philada.,” with address. An interesting letter just before the Battle of Brandywine, which zvas fought Sept. 1 1 , 7777, and refers to preparations being made for that event. “ The enemy have disencumbered themselves of all heavy Baggage, in order to move with the greatest Ease, & Rapidity ; his Excellency has therefore issued Orders that the whole Army send away all Bag- gage, except Blankets & a few small cloaths, and desires me to write to you to forward the Teams as soon as possible ; they are to be sta- tioned in the Rear of the Division & immediately on an Alarm the Tents & small Packs left with the Men are to be sent over the Brandy- wine.” 357 Miller, Cincinnatus Hiner, “Joaquin.” “The Poet of the Sierras.” Original Autograph Manuscript, signed, of his article called “Centennial Day in Philadelphia.” 7 pages, folio. In this interesting manuscript he gives a glowing account of the wonder and magnitude of the Centennial Exposition and surrounding grounds. Mentions his introduction to the Emperor Dom Pedro of Brazil, the reception at the residence of Geo. W. Childs, &c. 54 358 Miller, Cincinnatus Hiner, “Joaquin.” Autograph Poem of two verses, with autograph note, signed, at the bottom, entitled “ Charity.” Folio. 359 Morgan, Daniel. Brig.-General in the Revolution. The Noted Indian Fighter. D. S. small 4to. Nov. 20, 1777. A voucher for the purchase of a rifle from Chas Finley. A REMARKABLE LETTER FROM GOUVERNEUR MORRIS TO GENL. WASHINGTON. 360 Morris, Gouverneur. Member of the Continental Con- gress. One of the Committee that drafted the Federal Constitution. A. L S. 3 pages, 4to. Paris, Feb. 23, 1789. To Genl. Washington, with his endorsement on the back, “From Gouv r Morris Esq! 23 d . Feb. 1789.” This letter is endorsed on the back by Jared Sparks. “ As this is a strictly private letter , it ought not. in any event , to be published," and he also wrote the following as to Washing- ton's endorsement : “ This endorsement is in the hand writ- ing of General Washington. Jared Sparks." Although Mr. Sparks gives his opinion that this letter should never be published, still I am going to disobey Jus in- junction and print it in full, as it contains information, which at the time of its writing probably might have caused consider- able scandal and political trouble, yet today, circumstances which Sparks had in view are not sufficient to longer suppress it. Read it. It will speak for itself. “ Dear General Upon my Arrival at this Place (Paris) I spoke to Mr. Jefferson on the Subject of your Watch. He told me that the Man who had made Maddisons was a Rogue, and recommended me to another, Romilly. But it might happen that this also was a Rogue. I enquired at a very honest Man’s Shop, not a Watch Maker, and he recommended Gregson. A Gentleman with me assured me that Gregson is a Rogue; and both of them agreed that Romilly is of the old School ; and he and his Watches not of Fashion. And to say that of a Man in Paris, is like saj'ing he is an ordinary Man among the Friends in Philadel- phia. I found at last that Mr. L’Espine is at the Head of his Profes- sion here, and in Consequence asks more for his Work than any Body else. I therefore waited on Mr. L’Espine, and agreed with him for two Watches exactly alike one of which will be for you and the other for me. This is the best Excuse I can make for putting 3 7 ou to a greater Expense than was necessary. To Alleviate it, in some Degree, 55 Morris, Gouverneur — ( Continued . ) I have disposed of your Bill at the best Exchange, and am in Conse- quence your Debtor 657 . . rod being better than twenty seven Louis for your twenty five Guineas. I will not have the Presumption to say any Thing about the Politics of this Country. Mr. Jefferson will doubtless convey the best Infor- mation on that Subject. And you will I hope and believe be (by the Time the Letter arrives) officially possest of his Communications, I say I hope so and more, if possible, since I am here than be- fore I left America. Our new Constitution has greatly raised our Reputation in Europe. But your Appoiutment and Acceptance [of the Presidency'] would go far to fix the general Opinion. I will not in this Place discuss the Question whether Mankind is right or wrong in that universal idea, but you who have so long been devoted to your Country ought not to be ignorant of the Fact. By the Bye, in the melancholy Situation to which the poor King of England has been reduced, there were I am told (in Relation to you) some whimsical Circumstances. His first outset was to seize Mr. Pitt by the Collar and with outrageous Language addressed to the Rebel-General had nearly strangled him before be could get Help. Afterwards the De- fender of the Faith in one of his Capricios, conceived himself to be no less a Person than George Washington at the Head of the Ameri- can Army. This shews that you have done Something or other which sticks most terribly iu his Stomach. And the Prince of Wales I am told intends (uo Doubt from filial Piety and Respect) to be very good Friends with the Country and the Man who have turned his Father’s Head. Adieu ray dear Sir, That y r ou may long be alike hated by the Ene- mies and beloved by the Friends of America is the sincere Wish of Yours most obed* His Excellency humble Servant General Waashingtou Gouv. Morris/’’ 361 Morris, Robert Hunter. Colonial Chief Justice of New Jersey and Lieut.- Governor of Pennsylvania. D. S. as Lieut. -Governor of Penna. Folio. Philadelphia. March 13, 1756, with seal. An important Pennsylvania document in relation to the French and Indian war , ordering regiments to move to the different military companies formed throughout the province GOVERNOR MORRIS’ LETTER ON THE OPPOSITION OF THE QUAKERS TO RAISING A FORCE FOR THE EXPEDITION AGAINST FORTS NIAGARA AND DUQUESNE. 362 Morris, Robert Hunter. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Phila- delphia, August 19, 1755. To Gen. Shirley. 56 Morris, Robert Hunter — ( Continued .) After speaking of the improbability of the province of Pennsylvania lending any aid to the expeditions against Forts Niagara and Duquesne , on account of the dilatory actions of the House and the opposition of the Quakers, he says: “But uncommon Pains has been taken by the Quakers to dissuader the People from taking up arms upon the Present Occasion ; to this end, they have, sent Committees round to Every body with whom they had any connection and calculated all their Sermons to answer that Purpose, which have had so great Influence upon the People, and Even upon the Assembly, a great Majority of which are Quakers, that the Inhabitants seem as unconcerned as ever, and tho’ as an additional Encouragement to those that would engage in an Expedition to re- move the french and become Settlers, I made a Proposal to the assem- bly to give two hundred acres of Land to every Soldier, Four hun- dred to every Subaltern, Five Hundred to every Captain, one Thous- and to every Colonel, and seven hundred and fifty to the other Field Officers, without any Purchase money, and free from the Payment of Quit Rent for fifteen years ; yet this or any thing else I could do had no Effect upon the Assembly who soon determined to take advantage of their Countrys distress to get the whole Powers of Government into their own hands, & unless I will join with them in this their scheme, and betray the Trust reposed in me by the Crown and Proprietary Family, they will not come into a Law for the Establishment of a Mi- litia, nor raise any Supplies. From what I have said, Sir, you will form some Judgment of the Disposition of the Assembly of this Province, and how little is to be expected from them ; and as I cannot conceive, that the other Prov- inces will or indeed can carry on an Expedition against FortDuquesue without the aid of this. I have not the least hopes, that anything of that kind will be undertaken this year, nor even the next without Par- liamentary Interposition. I shall however once more call upon the Assembly of this Province, & let them know the destination of the Troops under Colo Dunbar depends very much upon their resolutions, and in the meantime, shall take the Liberty to advise the Col 0 to continue his march towards this city, where he may soon recruit his Regiments, & furnish his men and Officers with wbat they may have occasion for ; and if an Expedition to the Westward is agreed on, he can be at Carlisle before the Provin- cial Troops can Possibly be raised, and in case nothing should be done on the Part of the Province, as I am fearfull there will not, he will then be so far on his way to Albany. And hear you will give me leave to say that I think these Troops can be nowhere so well employ’d as in Strengthening you, and con- tributing to your Success in the gaining that important Pass at Ni- agara, in which if )'OU succeed Fort Duquesne will be come of little or 57 Morris, Robert Hunter — ( Continued .) no consequence to the French, as it will be impossible to Supply or reinforce it. Niagara therefore is the Grand Point that every thing else Ought to submit to ; and I not only think you right in ordering those Troops to your assistance, but would have you by all the means in your Power strengthen yourself as much as you can, and call upon the Province of New York to garrison their own Forts by their own militia ; for if Niagara is taken this year it will be a Glorious Point gain’d and if you miscarry for want of force, when all the Troops upon the continent is under your command, the blame will justly be laid to your own Door. ” 363 Nantucket. A very early Register of Births and Deaths on the Island of Nantucket. The births begin with 1662 (being the second year of the settlement of the island) and end 1766. The deaths begin 1734 and end 1775. The manuscript is neatly written in the hand of the Rev. Edward Holyoke, President of Harvard University, on 53 410 pages. In some instances the cause of the death is given , many of the inhabitants having been drozvned on whaling expeditions, and measles seems to have been the main cause of the death of children. The first entry in the book is “ Mary, the daughter of Nathaniel Starbuck, the first English child born on the island l' VERMONT AND NEW YORK BOUNDARY DISPUTE. 364 New York and Vermont Boundary Line. A long letter from the Commissioners of Vermont in reference to the same, and asking for further instructions. Dated New York, February 12, 1790, and signed by Isaac Tichenor, Stephen B. Bradley, Nathaniel Chipman, Elijah Paine and Stephen Jacob. 2 pages, folio. ‘ • We have taken into our consideration the Subject submitted to us yesterday and are of opinion the Business we have to transact appears from the Powers given us to be two fold — to ascertain and establish a Boundary Dine between the two Governments, and to remove certain obstacles which may prevent the admission of the State of Vermont into Union with the United States. It has been mutually agreed the present negotiation shall not be binding on either side unless it termi- nates in the admission of Vermont into the Union. We can give no assurance that Vermont will accede to the National Government un- less the Patents made by the late Province of New York, which inter- fere with grants of the same Lands within the jurisdiction of Vermont can be removed.” &c. &c. 5 § 365 Nye, Edgar Wilson. A Humorous Writer, who used the pen-name of “ Bill Nye.” A. L. S. “ Edgar.” 4 pages> 8vo. Arden, N. C., July 21, 1894. A humorous and witty personal letter , speaking of his lit- erary labours. 366 Nye, Edgar Wilson. Autograph Manuscript, 13 pages* 8vo, entitled “ Documentary Proof of Self Defence.” An exceedingly humorous exposition of the doctrine of Self Defence , and a caustic caricature of the practice of ques- tioning witnesses employed by many attorneys of the day. TOM PAINE’S ACCOUNT WITH PENNSYLVANIA. 367 Paine, Thomas. An Ardent Revolutionary Patriot. Aide to General Green. Author of “ Common Sense.” His autograph account with the Commonwealth of Penn- sylvania for services as clerk of the General Assembly in 1780. The account is certified on the same page, in the autograph of and signed by Frederick A. Muhlenberg, dated Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 1781. (Muhlenberg was a member of the Continental Congress.) On the reverse is an order signed b} r Wm. Moore, Vice-President of Pennsylvania, on David Rittenhouse to pay Paine £44, 3, 2, State money. Dated Jan. 9, 1781, and to this is added an A. N. S. from Thomas Paine, requesting that David Rittenhouse pay the amount to Wm. Harris, and with Harris’ receipt. A fine memento of one of our greatest and most traduced Revolutionary patriots. Out of his pay as clerk of the As- sembly of Pennsylvania, Paine, although at poverty' s door him- self j gave 00 to start a Relief -fund, when financial diffi- culties threatened the country. This is a receipt for that salary. 368 Patterson, Elizabeth. The wife of Jerome Bonaparte, the youngest brother of Napoleon I. The marriage was declared null by the Emperor. A. L. S. with initials, 4to. Baltimore, Nov. 3, 1850, and A. L. S. with initials, 4to. May 4, 1852. To James Gallatin, with stamped address. 2 pieces Each letter is accompanied with an autograph receipt signed for money due on her “ New York City 5% stock." It will be noticed that she signs her name “ Patterson," not “ Pat- erson," as spelled by the biographers. In the letter she men- tions the Bonaparte's , and gives evidence of her affection for France. 59 369 Pemberton, Phineas. Member of the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania and Master of the Rolls. A. D. S. twice (once in the body). Small 4to. June 6, 1695. Signed also by Joseph Pemberton, Israel Pemberton, Phebe Pem- berton, Jos. Mather, Jos. Janney, Geo. Browne, and with the marks of several of his negro servants. Rare. Marriage certificate between tivo of his slaves, “ Ben and Betty.” 370 Penn, John. Proprietary Governor of Pennsylvania. Autograph drafts, signed with initials, of two letters, dated Philadelphia, Oct. 3 and 7, 1784. 4 pages, folio. To his brother. About the doings at the yearly meeting, and much gossip about friends in Philadelphia. 371 Penn, Wm. Proprietor and Founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. Autograph draft of a 2 page letter, signed with initials, and with a 2 page autograph opinion, signed by Andrew Hamilton, Deputy Governor of Pennsylvania. The letter is dated 26th, 3d month, 1700, and is to Samuel Leonard. In Hamilton' s opinion Penn has erased the first and last paragraphs and written other lines in his autograph. The letter refers to a controversy over quit rents in connection with West Jersey and is addressed to “ Unktioivn Friend,” Samuel Leonard. 372 Penn, William. A. L. S. 8vo (1696). To Jos. Sterrett, at his house, at Bedwall Green, with address. The letter is faded by dampness and the fist three lines almost undecipherable . It relates to his controversy on the Quakers. “ I mean to be at John Hicks, with half a dozen friends, & no more besides the man of the hous, where I shall give a reasonable &scriptu- rall account of my self, in y e poynts objected, with Gods assistance.” 373 Penn, Wm. A. L. S. with initials. 4, 9mo, 1696. To Jos. Sterritt, with address. Slightly damaged. Refers to the same subject as lot 37 2. 374 Pennsylvania Line in the Revolution. The enlistment papers of Luke Jolly in the service of Pennsylvania during the Revolution, dated June 1, 1782. Signed by Luke Jolly and Wm. Henry. Folio. 6o PENN’S AGREEMENT WITH SUSQUEHANNA AND SHEONAH INDIANS. 375 Pennsylvania Indians. Wm. Penn’s Agreement with the Susquehanna and Sheonah Indians, Sept. 12, 1700. Large double folio. Signed by six of the chiefs, with their marks, and witnessed by Edward Antell, Edward Singleton, Jonathan Denniss, James Logan, David Powett and Henry Tregeny. Any treaties or agt eernents between Wm. Penn and the Indians are of the utmost rarity. This present agreement is in excellent order and is for the prevention of abuses in trade and misunderstandings between the Indians near and about the River Susquehanna and the Sheonahs in or near the prov- ince of Pennsylvania. ORDER OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL DISMISSING LORD BALTIMORE’S CLAIM AGAINST THE PROVINCE OF PENNSYLVANIA. 376 Pennsylvania. Penn’s own duplicate copy of the order of the Privy Council, dated 27th January, 1 708, dismissing the petition of Lord Baltimore to vacate the order issued by the Privy Council Nov. 7, 1685, Lord Baltimore having agreed to the order and lived under it twenty-three years. The order is signed by Edward Southwell and is endorsed on the back in the autograph of Wm. Penn “ Orders of Councill agst Ld Baltimore for dismissing his Petition 27th Jan. 1708.” A highly valuable historical paper , it being the duplicate kept by Wm. Penn and endorsed by him. It is probable that the other copy , which presumably was sent to America, has been lost or destroyed. The document is headed “ At the Court of St. James's the 27th January 1708 . Present The Queen' s most Excel U Maty." Then follows the names of the members of the Privy Council, after which as follows: “ Upon reading this day at the Board the Humble petition of Wm. Penn Esq 1 ' proprietary under her Maty G f the Province of Pennsyl- vania In America, setting forth that upon a complaint formerly made by Charles Lord Baltimore, proprietor of the Province of Maryland, the Respective Boundaries of those Countries had after severall hear- ings of Both Parties and their Councills before the Lords of his Matys most Houbie privy Councill, who were the then committee for trade and plantations; been settled, and on the Seventh day of Pennsylvania — ( Continued . ) Nobr 1685 confirmed by an order of bis Late Maty King Janies the 2 d in Councill, w’ch the Lord Baltimore had acquiessed under, for three and twenty years, and praying that a Late petition of the Lord Baltimore to her Maty for vacating the said order may be Dismissed, Her Maty in Councill taking the same into her consideration is Gra- ciously pleased, to ord n accordingly, that the s’d petition of the Lord Baltimore, Be, and it is hereby Dismissed ; and that the Lords Com- mrs for Trade and plantations to whom that petition was, by an ord n of the Board of the 9th Instant referr’d. Do not proceed to Examine into the allegations Thereof as by ye same Ord r was Directed. Edw d Southwell.” 377 Pennsylvania. A letter from the Lord Commissioners of Trade and Plantation, dated Whitehall, March 19, 1 7 1 3 — 1 4. Signed by Lord Guilford, Phil. Meadows, Robt. Monck- ford, &c. To Cap. Gooking. In reference to the repealing and confirming of laws laid before them by Wtn. Penn for the Province of Pennsylvania passed between ijo8 and 1712. 378 Pennsylvania. A querie from the Commissioners of Maryland desiring to know from the Commissioners of Penn- sylvania whether they will not consent and agree to run and mark out any other circle round the town of Newcastle than such a circle whose radius shall be twelve miles. Dated Newcastle, Sept. 6, 1733. Signed by M. Howard, W. T. Ward, Edmund Jenings, James Harris and J. Ross, Com- missioners of Maryland, and Levin Gale, J. Kinsey, Clement Plumsted, Samuel Chews, B. Young and James Sterling, Commissioners for Pennsylvania, qto. An interesting paper from the fact of it bearing the signa- tures of all the boundary line Commissioners both from Penn- sylvania and Maryland. 379 Pennsylvania. A letter from the Commissioners of Cus- toms to the Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania, dated Custom House, London, June 9, 1733. Signed by H. Hale, J. Fairfax, Robt. Bayles and C. Peer. 2 pages, folio. In reference to the appointment of naval officers and the duty required of them. 380 Pennsylvania. A11 order from Court at Hampton Court, dated Aug. 1 8, 1737. Signed by W. Sharpe and certified to as a true copy from the original order of Council ledger 62 in the Council office at the City of Annapolis, Nov. 22, 1 737. Signed by J. Ross. 3 pages, folio. This is an order on the proprietors of Pennsylvania and Maryland to take necessary steps to stop the rioting and mur- ders on the borders of their respective provinces , and not to sell any land in the territory in dispute between the Penns and Lord Baltimore until the decision of the Court is rendered in that dispute. This order , in part , says : “ Pending the said suit, great Disorder & outrages have been com- mitted upon the Borders of the Province of Maryland by the Inhabi- tants of the Province of Pennsilvania, who have set Fire to the House of one Cresap, when himself, wife, children and six others were in it, and burnt the same to the ground, and that whilst the said Persons endeavoured to escape the Flames several Guns were Fired at them, whereby one Man was killed, and others wounded and several were taken prisioners and carried to Goals in Pennsilvania.” &c. &c. THE KING’S INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE WAR WITH SPAIN IN 1740. 381 Pennsylvania in the war with Spain, 1740. Instructions for Our Trusty and Well-beloved George Thomas Esq r , Deputy Governor of Our Province of Pensyl vania in Ame- rica, or the Deputy Governor, or Commander in Chief, of Our said Province, for the time being. Given at our Court at St. James’s the Second Day of April 1740, in the Thir- teenth Year of Our Reign, signed twice by King George II, once “George R” and at the end “ G. R.” With seal. 10 pages, folio. In reference to the province furnishing troops and transports to go to the West Indies for service in the war with Spain , stipu- lating the manner the troops are to be raised \ their standing in the army, their pay, &c. PENNSYLVANIA IN THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR. MENTIONING MAJOR WASHINGTON. 382 Pennsylvania in the French and Indian War. A letter signed by Sir Thomas Robinson, Secretary of State of Great Britain. To Governor Hamilton, of Pennsylvania, dated Whitehall, July 5, 1754. Signed by Sir Thos. Robinson. 2 pages, folio. This important document relative to the French and Indian war mentions Major Washington and complains of the apathy 6 3 of the Province of Pennsylvania in furnishing troops in con- nection with the other colonies for the expedition against the French. It is seldom that any official papers zvhich mentions Major Geo. Washington is offered for sale ; in, fad very fezv exist. “ I am to acquaint you, That it is His Majestys express Command, that you should, in obedience thereto, not only act vigorously in the Defence of the Government under your Care, but that you should likewise be aiding and assisting His Majesty’s other American Colo- nies, to repel any hostile attempts made against them, and it was with great surprise, that the King observed your total silence upon that part of His Majesty’s orders, which relate to a concert with the other colonies, which you must be sensible is now become more essentially necessary for the common Defence, since the account received by you from Major Washington with regard to the Hostilities committed by the French upon the River Ohio, which verify, in Fact, what was ap- prehended, when the Earl of Holdernesse wrote so fully to you in August last, and which might have been, in great measure, if not totally prevented, had every one of His Majesty’s Governments exer- ted themselves according to those Directions, the observance whereof, I am now, by the King’s command to enforce to you in the strongest manner.” MAJOR-GENu SHiRLEY APPOINTED IN THE PLACE OF GENL. BRADDOCK, WHO WAS KILLED. 383 Pennsylvania in the French and Indian War. A long Letter signed by Sir Thos. Robinson, Secretary of State of Great Britain, dated Whitehall, Aug. 28, 1755. To Gov. Denny of Pennsylvania. 2 pages, folio. A very important historical document relating to the un- fortunate Genl Braddock. " The Lords Justices having thought it necessary to Appoint with- out Loss of Time, a Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Forces in North America, in the row of the late Major General Braddock, who was killed in the unfortunate Affair of the 9 th of last month on the Monongahela ; I am to acquaint you that Major General Shirley is ordered to take upon him, till His Majesty’s farther Pleasure shall be signifyed, that Command, with like Powers, with which Major Gene- ral Braddock held the same, and as Mr. Shirley is furnished with Copies of every Order, Letters & Instruction that has been sent from hence, at any Time, to, or received from his Predecessor : You may correspond with him & apply to him upon every occasion, & upon all Points, in such Manner as you was empowered to do, to Major Gene- ral Braddock, & You will not only regularly observe suchf Directions 64 Pennsylvania — Continued . ) as you shall receive from him thereupon. But will also transmit to Him, forthwith Copies of your whole Correspondence with the late Major General Braddock Since his first Arrival iu North America.” SENDING THE FRENCH INHABITANTS FROM NOVA SCOTIA TO PENNSYLVANIA. 384 Pennsylvania in the French and Indian War. A Letter signed by Genl. Charles Lawrence, Lieut. -Gov. (afterwards Governor) of Nova Scotia, dated Halifax, Aug. 11, 1755. To the Governor of Pennsylvania. 6 pages, folio. Genl. Charles Lawrence , the author of this letter, com- manded The Reserve in Loudon's Campaign of IJ57, and also served at the Siege of Louisburg in 1758. In the letter he gives the disposition of his French Captives ivho refuse to bear arms, or take the Oath of Allegiance , as there are several thousand of them, he has decided to apportion them among the different Colonies where they can do no harm to the British Colonies, and he asks the Governor of Pennsylvania to take charge of those he is sending him. “ The Success that has attended his Majesty’s Arms in driving the French from the encroachments they had made in their Provinces, furnished me with a favorable Opportunity of reducing the French Inhabitants of this Colony to a proper Obedience to his Majesty’s Government, or forcing them to quit the Country. These Inhabitant 8 were permitted to remain in quiet possession of their Lands, upon condition they should take the Oath of Allegiance to the King within one Year after the Treatj’ of Utrecht, by which this Province was ceded to Great Britain, with this condition they have ever refused to Obey.’’ Then follows his decision to banish them to the various other Colonies. 385 Pennsylvania in the French and Indian War. A Letter signed by Dunk Halifax, dated Governor Square, May r ith, 1756. To Robert Hunter Morris, Deputy Governor of Penna. 3 pieces, folio. Acquainting him of the Earl of Loudon be appointed Cap- tain-General of His Majesty s Forces in North America. “ The events of the ensuing Campaign, in which the Interest, Honour and Safety of His Majesty’s American Dominions are so deeply concerned, are in the hands of Providence ; but His Majesty, as far as he has been able to provide for the Success of his Arms by the choice of a General, seems to have done it in the appointment of the Earl of Loudon. A great Empire is to be fought for, and one in which His Majestys Subjects, if they exert themselves with the THE CONGRESS OF THE COLONY OF THE 2 y wtj qj -o c -G £ O U rt ~ ^ nj ^ts H y S J5 «3 - a a g ^ "3 »i<45 ~Q , rt ,*-« rt p O ^ c "7T> ^ oj y d u rt -»-* y <_2 — ^ * r_< ^ ^ ^ g -m 2 rt 3 rt c O O^ q S o <_ ‘ >n _r o c 3 D ^ Q -5 Q £ G rt O W rt CG TO -LJ O *-i W "‘ Q ^ ^ CJ ,£P OrN^^-C L, •2 — • bJSY^ 52 ^ 3 ^ " X - ^ ' O ° — , bx) c 00 G t rH J_< C 4J (U * t 3 a ’c s ^ ~ — a y ? G3 ^ rt rt p aJ U c rt Li O aj -G LJ c_ Q o u G rt O G rt s OJ a <_rt CD rt ~ O rt J ““rt c - rt ’£ rt3 O Jj _ Hop T3 O J& ”H , ~ O 2d m.« -S o § "5 ^ _G rtD a cd _ rt 2 ° G > £ rt O rt CO G ^ ^ rt *■ _j rt r< O (y 1 ’ t 3 a zp v^j <-G !_ P P~i rt rt £ a * .5 I 8 2 <3 P ^^5 Q H p 4 Facsimile of Lot 424. 65 Pennsylvania— ( Continued . ) vigour they ought to do, have (I thank God) a magnificent super- iority.” He then advises against altercations , jealousies and dis- putes which may inpede the just and vigorous measures intended to be pursued. 386 Pennsylvania and Maryland. An Order signed by Lord Baltimore, Proprietor of Maryland, and also signed by Cecil Calvert, his Secretary, dated London, July 8th, i 760. Appointing Horatio Sharpe Lieut. -Governor of the Province of Maryland as one of the Commissioners for Maryland i?i the boundary dispute with Pennsylvania. 387 Pennsylvania. A Letter signed by John Pownall, Sec- retary, dated Whitehall, Oct. 29, 1760. To Governor James Hamilton of Pennsylvania. Notifying Governor Hamilton of the death of King George II, and informing him that the form of procedure on the occasion are being prepared and will be forwarded at the earliest possible moment. GENL. CONWAY SENDS WORD OF THE REPEAL OF THE STAMP ACT. 388 Pennsylvania. Letter, signed, by Genl. H. S. Conway, dated St. James’s, March 31, 1766. To the Governor of Maryland. 4 pages, folio. Genl. Henry Seymour Conway , the author of this letter, was 5 'secretary of State in the Whig Cabinet, and in 1782 was made Commander-in- Chief of the Army. He made a motion in Parliament to terminate hostilities against the United States. In this letter he informs the Governor of Maryland that Parliament had repealed the Stamp Act, and had also passed an Act for securing the dependency of the Colonies on the Mother Country. He deprecates the late disturbances in the Colonies, and pleads that they may notv more ardently adheie to the King. “I have the pleasure of transmitting to you Copies of Two Acts of Parliaments just passed. The First for securing the Dependency of the Colonies on the Mother Country, the Second, for the Repeal of the Act of last session, granting certain Stamp Duties in America, and I expect shortly to send you a Third for the Indemnity of such Persons, as have incurred the Penalities imposed by the Act just re- pealed, as such a Bill is now depending, & has made a considerable Progress in the House of Commons. 66 Pe;nnsyi,viana — Continued. ) The Moderation, the Forbearance, the unexampled Lenity & Ten- derness of Parliament towards the Colonies which are so signally dis- played in those Acts, cannot but dispose the Province Committee to your Care, to that Return of chearfull Obedience to the Laws & legis- lative Authority of Great Britain,” &c. Reads like a present day letter from the German Chancellor. LORD SHELBURNE ON THE "PAXSON BOYS” 389 Pennsylvania. A Letter, signed, by Lord Shelburne, dated Whitehall, Sept. 13, 1766. To the Governor Penn of Pennsylvania. In reference to the outrages committed on the Indians by the “ Paxson Boys.” “ Advices having been received from His Majestys Superintendant for Indian Affairs, that the most unprovoked Violence & Murthers have been lately committed on the Indians, under the Protection of His Majesty & whose Tribes are at present in Peace & Amity with His Majesty’s Provinces, & that the Offenders have not yet been discovered & brought to Justice & likewise, that Settlements have been made on the back of the Provinces, without proper Authority, & beyond the Limits prescribed by His Majestys Royal Proclamation of 1763, and in some places even beyond the utmost Boundaries of any Province in America, & that, in consequence, the Indian Nations do every where discover the greatest Discontent & Resentments, which may endanger the Peace of His Majesty’s Provinces, & the safety of His Subjects. It is therefore His Majesty’s Command, that you do apply yourself, in the most earnest manner to remedy and prevent those Evils which are as contrary to the Rules of good Policy or of Justice and Equity,” &c. COMPLAINTS OF THE SIX NATIONS OF INDIANS. 390 Pennsylvania. A letter signed by Lord Hillsborough, dated Whitehall, Nov. 15, 1770. To Governor Penn, of Pennsylvania. “ The inclosed extract of a Letter I have very lately received from Sir William Johnson, will fully inform you of the complaints made by the six Nations of Indians, & their Allies, & Confederates, at a Congress held in July last at the German Flatts of the abuses and vio- lences committed by the Traders & Frontier Inhabitants of several of His Majesty’s colonies, & the inclosed extract of the conferences will point out to you how earnest the Indians had been in those com- plaints, & which is likely to happen if they are not redressed,” &c. 67 THE KING’S APPROBATION OF JOHN PENN TO BE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. 391 Pennsylvania. A royal decree at the Court of St. James, June 30, 1773. Signed by G. Chetwynd, Secretary of State. Folio. “ His Majesty having been pleased to Declare His Royal allowance and approbation of John Penn Esquire to be Deputy or Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Pennsilvania for and on behalf of Thomas Penn Esquire, one of the Proprietaries of the said Province during the good pleasure of the said Thomas Penn and his Heirs, and of the three lower counties of Newcastle, Kent & Sussex during his Majesty’s will and pleasure only. He this Day took the oath ap. pointed to be taken instead of the oaths of Allegiance and Supremacy, and also the oath required to be taken by the Governor of His Maj- esty's Plantations for putting in Execution the Acts of Trade and Navigation.” REMONSTRANCE AND PROTEST OF THE PRISONERS IN THE MASON’S LODGE, 1777 . 392 Pennsylvania. The Original Remonstrance and Protest of the Quakers who were imprisoned in the Mason’s Lodge Sept. 9, 1777. Signed by twenty-two, viz.: Thos. Gilpin, Charles Jervis, Phineas Bond, Thomas Affleck, William Druvet Smith, Thomas Pike, William Smith, Elijah Brown, Charles Eddy, Miers Fisher, Jer. Pemberton, John Hunt, James Pemberton, John Pemberton, Thomas Wharton, Ed- ward Pennington, Thomas Coombs, Henry Drinker, Thos. Fisher, Samuel Pleasants, Samuel R. Fisher and Owen Jones, Jr. See facsimile of last page. The wail of the sadly mournful and sorely distressed mem- bers of the Society of Friends, residents of Philadelphia , who ivere cruelly and barbarously imprisoned, by order of the Su- preme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, in the Mason' s Lodge for merely corresponding and giving succor and help to their dearly beloved and oppressed brethren , the British. The Su- preme Executive Council even went so far in their unholy persecution as to banish some of these Knight err ants from the province. However, the great wrong zvas never redressed , but the descendants of many of this Holier-than-thou contin- gent are to-day as ardent patriots as those who sentenced their forefathers to prison. 393 Pennsylvania. A copy made Nov. 27, 1782,0! King Charles II commands to the inhabitants of Pennsylvania to 68 yield obedience to William Penn, Esq. and his heirs. Wit- nessed by John Morris under date of November 27, 1782. 2 pages, folio. 394 Pennsylvania. A deed for land in Pennsylvania from David Hammond to Elizabeth Meales, dated May 12, 1682. Signed by David Plammond and witnessed by Caleb Pusey, Thos. Marko, William Kirk and Benjamin Griffith. Folio, vellum. One of the earliest of Pennsylvania deeds. 395 Pennsylvania Journal, or Weekly Advertiser, The, for March 27, 1750. No. 384. 4 pages, folio. Printed by Wm. Bradford. Stained. 396 Pennsylvania Evening Post for June 6th, 1776, Feb. 20th and 2 2d, March 4th and 20th, April 19th and 29th, May 3d and 20th, June 24th and 26th, July 12th, Nov. 13th and 17th, Dec. 4, 1777, June 20th, July" 18th, 23d and 25th, 1778. 19 numbers. (June 6th, 1776, and June 20th, 1778, are imperfect.) Printed by Benj. Towne, Philadelphia. Contains much interesting matter relating to the Revolution. The number for July 18 , I yy 8 , contains the celebrated poem: “ British Valour Displayed ; or, The Battle of the Kegs." 397 Poe, Edgar Allan. The most Cherished of American Poets. The Aristidean ; a Magazine of Reviews, Politics and Light Literature for September, 1845. Edited by" Thomas Dunn English. 8vo, printed wrappers, uncut. New York, 1845 This magazine, of which Poe had a hand, in its compilation, did not publish the names of the author of any of the poems , or articles, and the prospectus says it will be devoted to the policy of the Democratic Party. The great interest centered in this number is that it has, on the index page, written in ink by £. A . Poe, the name of the author of each poem or article, all of which are written in full, except that of Thos. Dunn Eng- lish which is indicated by initials only. AUTOGRAPHED BOOK FROM POE’S LIBRARY. 398 Poe, Edgar Allan. The Principles and Practice of Art, by J. D. Harding, with illustrations drawn and engraved by the author. 4to, cloth (broken). London, 1845 This book was presented by Poe to fas. Hamilton, the cele- brated Marine Painter, and bears his autograph presentation 6 9 on the fly leaf. “ To my friend Mr. Hamilton , E. A, Pot , 1847 and also has fas. Hamilton's signature on the fly leaf. The work contains all the beautiful steel and copperplate en- gravings executed by Harding. It was probably later on presented by Hamilton to his fellow artist . Edmund D. Lewis 399 Poinsett, Joel R. Secretary of War. L. S. 2 pages v folio. Mexico, July 12, [826. To the Grand Commander of the Knight Templars of the United States. Asking for a charter to form a Lady of Knight Templars' in Mexico. 400 Pope, John. Major-General in the Union Army. His Official Manuscript Report, signed, of Operations at Island No. 10, together with Report of Division and Brigade Com- manders. Dated at Headquarters, Army of the Mississippi^ Camp Five Miles from Corinth, May 2, r862. 12 pages v folio. To Brig. -Gen!. G. W. Cullum, Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. 401 Putnam, Israel. Major-General in the Revolutionary Army. Autograph Document of 6 lines, signed. Peeks-. kill, July 1 6, 1 777. Approving the finding of a Court Marshal held at Fort Montgomery , July 11 , 7777, for the trial of Win. Hopkins and Jacob Vantassel. The former was ordered to be hung . We quote Putnam' s approval oj the finding. “ Peekskil y e 16 of July 1777 I have considered the Evedancys and the Doings of the court mar shal and aprove of the sam and ordor that William hopkins be exe- cuted on rnondy the 21 instant between the hours of 10 and n A. M. at fort mongomny and that Jacob vantosel be put on bord the gaily Shark and to keep to hard duty. Israel Putnam, tn. g.” MANUSCRIPT OF CHAS. READE’S "AN EGOTIST.” 402 Reade, Charle-. Popular English Novelist. Original autograph manuscript, signed, of his sketch entitled “An Egotist.” 17 pages, folio and 4to. A very interesting manuscript of the author of “ Peg Wof- fington .” 403 Reade, Charles. A. D. S. 2 pages, qto. London, June 1, 1869. Also signed by Fields, Osgood & Co. His agreement with Fields , Osgood & Co. for publishing his zvorks . 70 404 Reed, Joseph. Brig. General. Washington’s Military Secretary and Member of the Continental Congress. L S. 2 pages, folio. In Council, Philadelphia, March ii, 1779. To Capt. Jos. Stiles, with address. Ordering the repairing of damaged guns and the pur- chasing of arms. 405 Revere, Paul. The Mercury of the Revolution, Silver- smith and Engraver. A. D. S. twice as Lieut. Colonel. 2 pages, oblong small 8vo. Castle Island, May io, 1779. Rare. 406 Revolution. The original enrollment of 16 men from the State of Maryland for the flying camp. Partly printed. Dated June 2 r , 1776, with the certificate of Wm. Henry, dated July 1 ith, 1776, stating that he had examined the 16 men enlisted and found them proper men for the purpose. 407 Revolution. Hancock, John. President of the Conti- nental Congress. D. S. 4to. Also signed by Charles Thomson. In Congress, Dec. 30, 1776. Extract from the minutes of Congress relative to sending Commissioners to the Courts of Vienna , and the Grand Duke of Tuscany , to form Treaties of Commerce , and to procure the recall of the Hessian troops already in America. 407A Revolution. A Letter from the Committee of Congress, 2 pages, folio, dated Morris-Town, June 19, 1780, and signed by James Mathews and Nathaniel Peabody. To His Excellency Joseph Reed. This letter relates to the necessity of each State filling its quota in the Continental Army , and furnishing subsistance. It mentions the request of Genl. Washington on the same question , and fears the defeat of the Army unless these requi- sitions are complied with. “Reinforced as the enemy are by the return of their troops from the Reduction of Charles Town, we momently expect an attack will be made on our weak and almost resistless army, should this event happen whilst in this state we seriously dread the result.” 408 Scammell, Alexandre. The Celebrated Colonel in the Revolution. Served at Trenton and Princeton and at the Siege of Yorktown. Autograph manuscript, 4 pages, folio. Instructions for Field Hospitals. It shows how solicitous Washington was for his sick and ivounded soldiers. 7i 409 Sherman, Wm. T. One of the most distinguished Gen- erals in the Union Army. A. N. S. in pencil, dated Wash- ington, April 8, 1878. To L. N. Reeves. Written on the last leaf of a 10 page biographical sketch of himself , of which he says: “I have just read this and think it very accurate, and good, per- fectly satisfactory.” 410 Slave Deed from Wm. C. Young, of the State of Ten- nessee, to Wm. Patton, of Washington Territory, for negro woman and boy child. Dated Jan. 4, 1816. 41 1 Slavery Broadside. $50 reward, Negro Washington, eloped from my farm the 31st of Oct., 1825, near Charlott Hall Post Office. Signed Geo. G. Ashcom, Nov. 3, 1825. 4to. 412 Slavery. A contemporary copy of an Act of Congress passed March 2, 1807, to prohibit the importation of slaves. 14 pages, folio. MANUSCRIPT OF “AMERICA.” 413 Smith, Rev. Samuel F. Author of the National hymn, “America," better known as “ My Country, ’Tis of Thee." An autograph transcript, signed, of the whole four verses, neatly mounted in an album, with portrait and illustrations descriptive of the poem. Oblong small 4to, full levant, gilt. SOUTHEY’S ESSAY ON THE METHODISTS. 414 Southey, Robert, Poet Laureate of Great Britain. Origi- nal autograph manuscript of his Essay on the Methodists. 1 1 pages, 4to, neatly written in his familiar hand. “In the year 1729 a second great schism began in England, which will probably at no very remote period end in the overthrow of the Established Heretical Church. Wesley and Whitefield were the Lu- ther & Cavour, of the schism,” &c. 415 Stark, John. Brev. Major-General in the Revolution. Served at Bunker Hill and also in the French and Indian war, and was present at the reduction of Crown Point and Ticonderoga. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Albany, Sept. 4, 1781. To Gov. Clinton, with franked address. Fine. An important letter on the subject of arresting and confining soldiers for debt. 72 416 Stockton, Richard. United States Senator and Eminent Lawyer. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Nov. 26, 1799. To his wife. 417 Swinburne, Algernon Charles. Eminent English Poet. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Putman Square, July 17, no year. To E. Walford. Mentions Rossetti , and speaks of manuscript lost in the mails . 418 Taine, Hippolite A. An Eminent French Litterateur. Autograph composition in Latin verse, signed. 2 pages, 8vo. 419 Taylor, Bayard. Distinguished Traveler, Poet and Au- thor. Small photograph from life. Signed in the autograph. 420 Temple, Sir Wm. Celebrated English Statesman, Dip- lomatist and Writer. D. S. folio. Dublin, Jan. 4, 1642. Signed also by Sir James Ware, the historian, Lord Chan- cellor Loftus and several others. 421 Thoreau, Henry D. A Distinguished American Author. Original manuscript in his autograph. 4. pages, 4to, with signature attached and portrait. 422 Tromp, Cornelius. The Celebrated Dutch Admiral. D. S. 2 pages, folio. August 5, 1676, with seal. Stained and damaged on outer margin. Very rare. 423 Victoria, Queen of England. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Palace of Buckingham, July 17, 1840. In French. Very fine, with the colored arms at heading of sheet. Full autograph letters of Queen Victoria are very scarce. 424 Warren, Gen. Joseph. The Brave Warren, who fell at Bunker Hill. D. S. partly printed. 4to. May 19, 1775. See facsimile. A commission issued by the Congress of the Colony of tilt Massachusetts Bay , appointing Samuel Cobb captain of a com- pany of foot under Col. Joseph Read. Signed by Genl. War- ren as President of the Congress. He was killed at Bunker Hill less than a. month after saying this. 425 Warren, Gen. Joseph, An autograph address from a letter. “ The select men and other respectable inhabitants of the town of Boston,” and autograph address in the hand of Daniel Boone. 2 pieces 73 GEORGE WASHINGTON AT THE AGE OF 28 . 426 Washington, George. Commander in Chief of the Con- tinental Army. First President of the United States. America’s guiding star. An autograph lease from Sampson Darrell to George Washington, May i 6, 1760, with Wash- ington’s autograph endorsement in the back, “ Darrell to Washington Lease.” Double folio; torn in the folds. This interesting document, which is all in the hand of Gen. Washington, contains his signature, “ George Washington ,” three times in the body. It is a lease for land on Doege run, Fairfax Co., Va. THE LARGEST SPECIMEN OF GEORGE WASHINGTON’S WRITING ON ONE SHEET IN EXISTENCE, WITH HIS SIGNATURE ELEVEN TIMES. 427 Washington, George. Autograph Document. Doubel royal folio. May 20, 1760, with his signature 1 1 times in the body, and endorsed on the back in the autograph of Geo. Washington “ Darrell to Washington, Release and Receipt.” Size of sheet, 34 x i 5 inches. This is also a release and receipt from Sampson Darrell and wife for land on Doege Run. Fairfax County, Virginia. With the exception of nine lines the document is entirely in the hand writing of General Washington at the age of 28, and contains his signature, “ George Washington," 11 times in the body. On account of its great size, the document has been torn in the folds. It is, however, a very interesting speci- men, and no doubt the largest specimen of Washington writing in existence. 428 Washington, George. Autograph Document, with his name written in the body, signed by G. W. Fairfax. Folio. Oct. 13, 1750. A beautiful memento of Washington at the age of ij and his personal friend. G W. Fairfax, zvho worked in conjunc- tion with him in surveying lands. This is a warrant for him to survey waste lands on Long Marsh, a branch of the Shen- andoah. 429 Washington, George. D. S 4to. Head Quarters, Oct. 6, 1777. To Brig.-Genl. Woodford. “ By Virtue of the power delegated to me by the Houble the Con- tinental Congress, I hereby authorize you to take all such Shoes, Stockings & Blanketts as can possibly be Spared by the Inhabitants 74 Washington, George — ( Continued. ) of the Neighbourhood of Bethlehem for the use of the Continental Army, the persons appointed for this purpose to give Certificates of the Quantity & Quality which will be paid for by the Clothier General at a reasonable price. General Head Quarters, Oct. 6, 1777. G. Wash* ington.” 430 Wayne, Anthony Major General in the Revolution. Defeated the Indians at “ Fallen Timbers.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Camp Mount Joy, Feb. 10, 1778. To Thos. Wharton, President of Penna., with franked address. Very FINE. Deprecating • the hiren.g of substitutes for the army , and asking that the Assembly pass a law forbidding it “ Use your influence with the House of Assembly to put this Sub- stitute business totally out of the question, for beleive me that the Salvation of this State depends upon the exertions that may be made during the Winter towards filling the Continental Regiments.” He then gives suggestions as to hozu the men should be clothed : “ Best dressed troops will ever be both the Healthiest and the Bravest.” * * ‘‘The Clothier General informed me when I was at Lancaster that there were Shirts in plenty at camp. I find he was mistaken, for altho some Hnndreds of our poor worthy fellows, have not a ragg of a shirt (but are obliged to wear their waistcoats next their Skins & to sleep in them at nights) I have not been able to draw a ’Single shirt from store, for the want of which our men are falling sick in numbers every day, contracting Vermin and Dying in Hospitals, in a condition, shocking to Humanity & Horrid in Idea, for Gods sake procure a Quantity for me if you strip the Dutchmen for them.” 431 Wayne, Anthony. L. S. folio. Head Quarters, S. W. branch of Miami. Oct. 23, 1793. To Major Genl. Scott. “ It will be of consequence to possess the Fallen Timber between the 22 nd & 23 rd mile trees on both sides of the present road, previously to entering it with the pack horses,” &c. GENL. WAYNE’S LETTER TO GENL. ST. CLAIR ON PEACE BEING ESTABLISHED WITH THE OHIO INDIANS. 432 Wayne, Anthony. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Head Quarters, Greeneville, Aug. 19, 1795. To Major General Arthur St. Clair. A highly important historical letter in referenre to the estab- lishing of peace with the Ohio Indians. “ When I wrote you on the 15 th Instant I was still beset by the Indian chiefs in form of a few more favorite traders, a list of whom I have the honor to enclose. 75 Wayne, Anthony — ( Continued .) Two days since a Cherokee Chief with four young warriors arrived here from the head waters of the Scioto, bearing a talk from Coona- neskey (alias) Big Spider, in which he solemnly promises to prevent all his people from doing any further injury to the persons or prop- erty of any of the citizens of the United States, & that he will with- draw all the remaining Cherokees from this side of the Ohio, in the course of this fall & return to his own Nation ; That the greater part had left the Scioto very early in the Spring, in order to settle in their own country. This part of his message I know to be true. * * * All the mischief that has been done up the Ohio for sometime past, was by the party of Shawanoes, mentioned in my letter to your Excel- lency, of the 28 th of June, in retaliation for the aggression of Mr. Massey ; This disagreeable business will now terminate, The Shawanoes Chiefs have solemnly promised, to call that party to a severe account, & the other Nations have also determined to assist in their total exter- mination shou’d they continue hostile. Blue Jacket, left this place on the 15 th Instant, with a message for that party to cease from all kinds of Hostilities towards the people of the United States, & immediately to deliver up all prisoners, in their possession, or abide the fate that awaits them, in case of non compli- ance with this demand hence I trust, that peace with all its train of blessings will attend the citizens on the frontiers of the United States in future unless prevented by their own misconduct,” &c. 433 Wedgewood, Josiah. Celebrated English Artisan. A. D.S. 4to. June 21, 1780, Very rare. Speaking of a collection of stones he left in Cornwall, and he then says : ‘‘The great variety in the colors, & other qualities of these stones when burnt which shows but littie difference unburnt points out very strongly the great caution with which this raw material should be made use of in a current manufactory.” 434 Wellington, Arthur, Duke of. One of the most Noted and Distinguished English Generals. A. L. S. “Arthur Wellington.” 7 pages, 4to. Dublin Castle, May 28, 1807. To Lord Havvkesbury. Very fine. A fine political letter in reference to the election of mem- bers of Parliament. 435 Wellington, Arthur, Duke of. A. L. S. 9 pages, 4to. Sept. 26, 1802. To J. H. Piele. Verr fine. A long letter in reference to his actions in India, but mostly in reference to the punishment to be inflicted on a certain per- son for ill-treating one of the inhabitants. 76 436 Whitgift, John. Archbishop of Canterbury. The Cele- brated Chaplain of Queen Elizabeth. D. S. “Jo. Cant,” Richmond, March 1 1, 1590. Signed also by the Earl of Nottingham, Sir John Fortescue, Thos Egerton, W. Knol- lys, G. Hunsdorp and others. Very rare. A warrant for the payment of monies to the Earl ot Essex and others. 437 Whitman, Walt. The Good Gray Poet. Author of “ Leaves of Grass.” Autograph quotation from Leaves ©f Grass, signed Camden, April 19, 1886. Fine. “ Lo, where arise those peerless stars, To be thy natal stars, my country, Ensemble, Evolution, Freedom, Set in the Sky of Law.’’ AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF WHITTIER’S “ HAZEL BLOSSOMS.” 438 Whittier, John Greenleaf The Good Old Quaker Poet. The original autograph manuscript of his poem. Hazel Blossoms, 9 verses, 3 pages, 8vo. The autograph “ Table of Contents,” of Hazel Blossoms, with his name in the body, 2 pages, 8vo, and the Prefatory “Note,” signed “J. G. W., Amesbury, 8th mo., 1874,” 3 pages, 8vo. All entirely in the poet’s autograph. This is the original manuscript from which the poem was printed . “ The summer w'armth has left the sky, The summer songs have died away ; And, withered, in the footpaths lie The fallen leaves, but yesterday With rub}' and with topaz gay.” &c. & c. &c. AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF WHITTIER’S ‘‘THE SEEKING OF THE WATERFALL,” 439 Whittier, John Greenleaf. The Original Antograph Manuscript of his Poem, entitled “The Seeking of the Waterfall.” 29 verses on 7 pages, 8vo. This is the original manuscript from which the poem was printed. “ They left their home of Summer ease Beneath the low-laud’s sheltering trees To seek, by ways unknown to all The Promise of the waterfall.” &c. &c. &c. 77 MANUSCRIPT LETTER OF ROGER WILLIAMS. THE FOUNDER OF RHODE ISLAND. 440 Williams, Roger. The Founder of Rhode Island. The Apostle of Civil and Religious Liberty in America, and the Friend of the Indians. A. L. S. large folio. New Provi- dence this Last of ye week (1637-8). To Gov. Jno. Win- throp. Excessively rare and fine. See facsimile. An exceptionally fine and rare letter of one of the most cherished names in New England. He was the Apostle of Civil and Religious Liberty in America and underwent many persecutions on that account. He studied the Indian language so he could preach the Gospel to them. He became their firm friend , and through this means was of much service to the Colonies by averting from them the calamities of a savage ivar. This letter is in reference to some Indians who called on him with a message te Gov. Winthrop, to whom the letter is ivritten, with the request that he interpret the message. The writing , though neatly penned and very distinct, is hard to decipher. However, we quote it in full. ‘•I much desired by Yotaash (the bearer hereof Pliantunnomues brother) to interprete his Message to you viz : yt Pliantunommu re- quests you to bestow a Pequt Squaw upon him I object, he had his share sent him, he answered yt Cauuounicus receaved but a few women & keepes them : & yet he say th his brother hath more right : for, himself & his brothers men first Laid hold upon that Company. I object, yt all are disposed of he answers if so, he desires to buy one or 2 of some Englsh man. I object yt here are many runn away, wch I have desired himself might Convey home to you, he replies they have bene this fortnight busie (yt is keeping of a kind of Christ- mas : & 2 nd] y at present Miantunnomeus father in Law Lye a dying : (both are true) as allso yi some of the runnawayes perished in the woods, 3 are at y e Nanpiahonsick& 3 within 10 mile of this place, w’ch I think may be fetcht by 2 or 3 Massachuset Indians who may here get some one or 2 more to accompany & help. S r You were pleased some while since to intimate some breach of League in Pliautunn^mu, I would not dishearten this man from Com- ming by my Speech any way, but I could wish you would please to intimate your mind fully to him, as allso y l if there be any just excep- tion wch they cannot well answere yt no use be made of it, (it may be worth ye Safetee of y e common peace) to get y e bit into their mouthes ( * I meane y e bit of awfull respect yt now they fall not into muti- nies at home) & especially if there be good assurance from the Mow- hauges : So with my best Salutes & earnest Sighes to heaven, I rest. y r wo’ps unworthy Roger Williams.” 78 A ROYAL LETTER IN REFERENCE TO THE PUNISH- MENT OF PIRACY IN VIRGINIA, AND NORTH AND SOUTH CAROLINA. 441 William III, King- of England. A Letter, signed, of Lord Vernon, Secretary to the King, and also signed by the King, dated Our Court at Kensington, Feb. 2, 1700- 1. To the Governor of Virginia. An important historical letter to the Colonies of Virginia and North and South Carolina in reference to the punishment of piracy . “ Trusty and Welbeloved We greet you well. Whereas by our Let- ters bearing date the io tb of February 1699-1700, We thought fit to give you several Directions relating to the Tryall of Pirates, in Our Colony of Virginia ; and Whereas An Act of Parliament is since past, for the more effectual Suppression of Piracy, pursuant to which, a Commission under the great Seal of England has been also sent you, Impowering you and others, to proceed accordingly, in reference to our Said Colony, and to Our Provinces of North and South Carolina. Our will and pleasure is, notwithstanding anything contained in our foresaid Letters, of the 10 th February 1699-1700 You hence forward take care to Govern your self, in matters relating to Pirates, accord- ing to the intent of the Act of Parliament and Commission after- mentioned,” &c. 442 Wordsworth, William. Poet-laureate of Great Britain. A. L. S. 4to. Rydal Mount, June 1, 1825. To Wilson & Co., with address. Fine and rake. 443 Wordsworth, William. His autograph copy of a verse of one of Beattie’s Poems. 4to. Endorsed “ Script Wm. Wadsworth, London, June, 1828.” 444 Young, Brigham. Founder of the Mormon Church. L. S. folio. Great Salt Lake City, May 2, 1849. Signed also by two elders of the Mormon Church, Heber C. Kim- ball and Willard Richards. To Plon. Stephen A. Douglas, with address. This interesting letter was written to Stephen A. Douglas , the opponent of Abraham Lincoln in the Presidential cam- paign of i860. In it Brigham Young and his associates in- troduce Dr. Bernhisel , who wishes to petition Congress for a territorial government in the mountains. “ Doct. Bernhisel visits Washington, as the duly accredited delegate of the citizens of the Great Salt Lake Valley, and is the bearer of their 79 Young, Brigham — ( Continued '. ) Petition to Congress for a Territorial Government in the Mountains ; and any assistance or attention you shall render him, will meet with a cheerful response in the hearts, and act of a grateful people, when opportunity shall offer,” &c. 445 Young, Brigham. L. S. 4to. Great Salt Lake City, June 24, 1856. To Gov. Jos. Pollock, of Penna. Rare. Signed as Governor of Utah Territory. 446 Adams, John Q. President of the United States. D. S. folio. Washington, March 25, 1826. Signed also by Henry Clay as Secretary of State, with seal. The equator of Solomon Marks as Consul to Virginia from His Most Faithful Majesty. ALCOTT’S MONODY ON EMERSON. 447 Alcott, A. Bronson. Eminent Teacher and Philosopher. Original autograph manuscript, 12 pages, 4to, entitled “ Ion, a Monody on Emerson, read before the School of Philosophy, Concord, July 22, 1882,” accompanied with the printed pro- gramme of the Concord Summer School of Philosophy. Exercises in commemoration of Emerson, held July 22,1882. A beautiful manuscript of a poem , which received great approbation at the time. It was read on the occasion of the exercises in commemoration of Emerson , held by the Concord Summer School of Philosophy. 448 Anderson, Hans Christian. One of the most gifted writers of the 19th century. The author of various Fairy Tales. A. L. S. 8vo. Copenhagen, Nov. 16, 1855. Ger- man, with a two-page autograph quotation in English, signed, on the first two pages of the letter, from “a picture book without pictures,” dated Copenhagen, Nov., 1855. Fine AND RARE. In his letter , in zvhich it appears that a young lady wished a specimen of his hand-writing , he says : “ I have copied the first picture of the ‘ Picture Book without Pic- tures ’ beleiving from your description, that in it there is what might bear some personal resemblance to herself.” 449 Arnold, Benedict. Major General in the Continental Army. The Traitor. A. L. S. 4to. New Haven, Dec. 6, 1763. To Dr. Wm. Jepson, with address and seal. Fine. 8o 450 Bonaparte, Napoleon. Napoleon I, the Great Emperor of the French. D. S. “Bonaparte,” with two lines auto- graph. Milan le 27 ventose an 9 (1801). Signed also by Marshal Berthier, with initials. Small 4to. The upper portion of a partly printed letter , signed by Bonaparte as First Consul. 451 B onaparte, Napoleon. Napoleon I. Parchment. D. S- “Napoleon.” Large double folio. Fontainebleau, Sept. 27- 1807. Signed also by Cambaceres, Murat, Due de Bas- sano, and Regnier, Due de Marsa. Fine. Signed as Emperor of France. 452 Bradford, Joseph. Early Citizen of Boston. D. S. 4to. Boston, June 23, 1743. Signed also by David Hugg. Bill of sale of a negro man named Prince to Benj. Lincoln. 453 Breckenridge, John C. Vice-President and Major Gen- eral in the Confederate States Army and Confederate Secre- tary of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Louisville, Ky., Oct. 30, 1855. To Stephen A. Douglas. In reference to the Kansas bill , then pending in Cotigress. All things tend to a great issue touching the true character and principles of the Govts, State and Federal. For one, I welcome it, as a real and searching solution of our troubles. I observe more and more in significant quarters a marching up to the question. The Ky democracy will stand square on the resolution.” ORDER OF PROCESSION IN HONOR OF THE ADOPTION OF THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTION. 454 Broadside;-^ Order of Procession, in honor of the estab- lishment of the Constitution of the United States, to parade precisely at eight o’clock in the morning of Friday, the 4th of July, 1788, proceeding along Third-street to Callowhill- street, thence to Fourth-street to Market street, thence to the grounds in front of Bush-hill. By order of the Com- mittee of Arrangement, Francis Hopkinson, Chairman. Large folio. Philadelphia: Printed by Hall & Sellers. Mounted on muslin. A very good copy ; time stained, as usual , but excessively rare in any shape . One of the most interesting mementoes of the foundation stone of our great Government. 8 1 ORDINANCE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINT, 455 Broadside. An Ordinance for the establishment of a Mint of the United States of America, and foi regulating the value and alloy of coin. Done in Congress Oct. 1 6, 1786. Signed in the autograph of Chas. Thomson, Secretary of Congress. Folio. Printed. 456 Broadside. Lands: Lands to be rented or for sale by Richard Graham. Dumfries, Aug. 22, 1789. Printed Broadside. Large folio. This relates to lands owned by Richard Graham on the southeast side of the Ohio river, on Bull creek, which empties into the Ohio river, on the Little- Canaiva river, on Reedy creek, which empties into the Little- Canawa, &c. Lie refers to Simon Kenton and Daniel Boone for informa- tion about the land offered and says that in his absence from limestone that Col. Alex. D. Orris ivill act for him. An early Ohio item. Very rare. 457 Brown, Jonathan. Major in the Revolution. A. L. S. 4to Tewksbury, Oct. 12, 1 779. CARLYLE MANUSCRIPT. 458 Carlyle, Thomas. One of the most Eminent of English Authors. Autograph manuscript, 2 pages, from his “ Oliver Cromwell’s Letters and Speeches.” 459 Carlyle, Thomas. An envelope addressed to R. W. Emerson in the autograph of, and franked by, Thomas Carlyle. 460 Carterett, Philip. Colonial Governor of New Jersey. D. S. folio. Woodbridge, New Jersey, March 17, 1679. Signed also by Francis Williamson and one other. Very rare. foane Woolidge, praying that Capt. Henry Greenland and James Boiler be appointed her guardians in the estate of her cousin, Robt. Hoskins. SIEGE OF CHARLES TOWN, SOUTH CAROLINA. 461 Charles Town, S. C. “A List of Prisoners in Charles Town escaped since being confined on shore and on parole in different parts of Georgia Nov. 29, 1 779,” with a list of British and American prisoners to be exchanged, and an Agreement for the exchange of prisoners, signed by ArchL 82 bald McArthur and Edmund M. Hyene, commissioners for the exchange of prisoners. 22 pages, folio. This exchange of prisoners was agreed on between Major McArthur for the British and Major Hyene for the Americans . They were appointed commissioners for an exchange of pi is- suers by Major General Prevost, commanding the British forces in the Southern distinct , and Major Gen/. Lincoln , com- manding the Continental troops in the Southern department. The exchange was effected and signed at Savannah Nov. 16, I 77 P- ft forms an important chapter in the history of South Carolina and Georgia. 462 Civil War. Short Biographical Sketches in the hands of various Union Officers, being Answers to Questions in reference to their Birth, Services, &c., to be used in “The National Almanac and Annual Record,” to be published by Geo. W. Childs, Philadelphia. 8vo. 15 pieces 463 Clarke, Willes Gaylord. American Editor and Poet. Autograph poem of nine verses, signed, entitled “ Going to Battle,” dated Philadelphia, Sept., 1838, with A. N. S. at the bottom. 3 pages, 4to. 464 Collins, Wilkie. A Popular English Novelist. Miss Gwilt, a drama in five acts (altered from the novel of “Ar- madale ”). Two printed copies, with his numerous manu- script corrections, being the first (1875) an d last (1877) cor- rected copies. The drama tv as presented for the first time at the Alex- dria Theatre, Liverpool , Dec. p, 187 5, and presented for the first time in London , at the Globe Theatre , April ig, 1876. These two copies are accompanied with a printed copy of Woman in White, dramatised by Wilkie Collins. 8vo. Pro- duced at the Olympic Theatre, Oct. p, 187 1. ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF J. FENIMORE COOPER. 465 Cooper, J. Fenimore. A Distinguished American Nov- elist. The original autograph manuscript of his review of Lockhart’s Life of Sir Walter Scott. 14 pages, folio (the last page imperfect). This is the manuscript of an article on John G. Lockhart' s life of Sir Walter Scott. It was published as a revinv in the “ Knickerbocker Magazine" and attracted world-wide notice on account of its bitterness, caused by a slight reflection on 83 Mr. Cooper , which was copied by Lockhart from Scott’s diary. The manuscript was presented to the late Mr. Frederickson by the poet editor. Willis Gaylord Clarke .editor of "Knicker- bocker" at the tune. I let Mr. Clark speak for himself by copying his letter of presentation. “ Custom House, New York, May 25, 1865. My dear Sir. I have thought you might like to have among your manuscripts of eminent writers, some of the ' copy ’ of J. Fenimore Cooper, our most distin- guished novelist proper, both at home and abroad. When the article was presented for publication, Messrs. Wiley & Long were our publishers in Broadway. As I came in one morning Mr. Wiley said to me * Would you like to be made acquainted with Mr. Fenimore Cooper?’ I said I did not exactly ‘hanker after’ the honor ; for I partook of the general prejudice against Mr. Cooper at the time, for his queralous squabble with the press, and his aristo- cratic browbeating of the same. Mr. Wiley came back in a moment from the back part of the store, where Mr. Cooper was seated, and said : Mr. Cooper himself desires to be introduced to you. ‘ Certainly ’ said I. ‘ I onty wished to avoid obtruding myself upon his notice. ’ Mr. Wiley then brought the great novelist forward, who, immedi- ately upon being introduced, said : 1 Will you permit me to ride in a coach-and-six through Lockhart’s Life of Scott?’ ‘Certainly’ said I, ‘if you will do it under your recognizance’ ‘Of course ’ said Mr. Cooper ; ‘ that is what I intend to do ’ So the paper was published in the Knickerbocker, in the form of a review ; and as you will see, was awfully bitter. Yet the only provocation to it, was the remark in Scott’s diary (which Lockhart ought not to have copied ) that ‘ Cooper had the manners , or rather want of manners , peculiar to his countrymen ,’ The article excited great attention, both in England and Scotland. It was replied to at length in the Knickerbocker, in a style quite as scorching as Cooper’s review, and it made the great novelist as the Frenchman says in the play, ‘ moche ex -cite !’ But I shut down the gate on a response, both sides having been heard. This reply by an American led to a most pleasant acquaint- ance, through correspondence, with Mr. Cadell, Sir Walter Scott’s last noble-hearted publisher.” This interesting four-page autograph letter of Willis Gay- lord Clark accompanies this manuscript. The manuscript has become somewhat stained by dampness, and it does not appear to be complete. 466 Coppee, Francois. A. L. S. 2 pages. 8vo, no date. 467 Custer, Geo. A. Brevt. Maj.-Genl. in the Union Army. Commanded the expedition against the Indians in the Black 8 4 Hills, where he and his whole command were killed on the “Little Big Horn,” June 25, 1876. A. L. S. 8vo. Head- quarters. Jan. 16, 1865. Very rare. 468 Custer, Geo. A. D. S. 4to. Head Quarters, Camp Cloud’s Mills, Aug. 12, i86r. Special order No. 7. In reference to the inspection of the arms of the New Jersey brigade. 469 Dickens, Charles. One of the most Distinguished of English Novelists. A. L. S. 8vo. Monday morning, no date. To Thomas Milton, with franked address. “ I shall be at home until a quarter before 5, and shall hope to see you. I was at the house yesterday for the first time this long while, and shall be very glad to be able to air it. It stands in need of fires beyond all expression.’’ 470 Du Simitiere, Pierre Eugene. The Celebrated Swiss Artist who engraved many portraits of prominent Americans during his residence in this country. D. S. folio. Phila- delphia, Aug. 18, 1777. His petition to Titos. Wharton , President of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania, asking for exemption from being drafted into the army , on account of being a foreigner and a “ Native of the Republic of Geneva .” 471 Ellery, William. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. A. L. S. 2 pages, qto. Newport, Oct. 3, 1789. To Wm. Ducr. Fine. 472 Embargo Book. The original Embargo Book of entries of various clearances to ships sailing between Philadelphia and the Leward Islands — Jamaica, Halifax, St. John’s and Placentia in Newfoundland — and for the forces of Lord Loudon and the forces at Boston between July 12, 1756, and April 20, 1758. 26 pages, folio. This interesting book relating to the course pursued by the Province of Pennsylvania for providing provisions to His Majesty' s forces at Halifax , Nova Scotia, St. Johns and Pla- centia, in Newfoundland, Jamaica, the Leward Islands and those at Boston, and under the command of Lord Loudon. Contains the original official entries of the Order of Council, permits to ship, orders on the Collector of the Port of Phila- delphia to clear, and the affidavits of the shippers. Seven are signed by and in the autograph of Robert Hunter Morris, Lieut. Governor of Pennsylvania ; five by and in the auto- graph of Tench Francis, Attorney General of Pennsylvania, 85 and other prominent early settlers in Philadelphia. In the back of the book are 15 leaves of unused paper , ivhich are worth their weight in diamonds. 473 Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Eminent Essayist and Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. Nov. 12, no year. To T. B. Sanborn. 474 Federal Hill, Baltimore. Two large folio sheets, with original drawings on oiled paper of views of Federal Hill, Baltimore, from the East, West and South, and from Warner street, in 1852. From these drawings the lithographs were made, which were published by E. Sachse, of Baltimore, in 1852. 475 Filson, John. Early Settler and First Historian of Ken- tucky. One of the original three owners of Cincinnati ; killed by the Indians. An original autograph survey of two lots of land, signed and dated Sept. 5, 1788. 4to. This document is of peculiar interest from the fact that it is in part a plan of a lot belonging to his partner, Col. Pat- terson, and so indicated : “ The Lott Purchased from Colo Pat- terson contains 6 a x j.” 476 Fort McHenry, Baltimore. The original drawing, on oiled paper, of Fort McHenry, Baltimore, Md., made in 1865. This is the draining from ivhich Sachse & Co. made the lithograph ivhich they published in 1865. 477 Fowler, Daniel. Early Boston Printer. The first to print the New Testament in America. D. S. small /jto. March 22, 1755. Also signed by Peter Barbour. 478 Franklin, Benjamin. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. D. S. In Council, Philadelphia, Sept. 6, 1783. Signed also by John Nicholson and endorsed in the back by Peter Muhlenberg. An order on David Rittenhouse for the payment of Peter Muhlenberg ' s salary as Vice-President of the State. 479 Franklin, Benjamin. Partly printed D. S. folio. Phila- delphia, Oct. 28, 1776. The commission of John Flinn as Ensign of a company of foot 1 aised in the county of Berks. It is signed by Franklin as President , “ In Convention of the State of Pennsylvania with the printed seal. A very rare form; but few ivere used. 86 480 Franklin, Benjamin. The Massachusetts Centinel for May 1, 1790. Giving an account of the funeral of Dr. Franklin. HABERSHAM’S LETTER ON THE FALL OF COUNT PULASKI. 481 Habersham, Joseph. Distinguished Officer in the Revo- lution and Postmaster General under Washington. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to (Oct. 8, 1 777), with a postscript dated Oct. 9, 1 777- “ Dear Bella. This morning an Attack was made on the Enemys Lines (Savannah) which has proved rather unsuccessful, tho’ not so much so as you may probably be told, the Enemy did not sally out of their works which is a convincing proof they do not think themselves a Match for us. Count D’Estaing got slight^ wounded, poor Pulasky I am afraid mortally, there are none of your acquaintances among the Kill’d or wounded. The Count says if he lands all his men he will have Savannah,” &c. 482 Harrison, Wm. Henry. President of the United States. Brig. Genl. in the War of 1812. Defeated the Indian Chief Tecumseh at Tippecanoe. L. S. 4to. Cincinnati, Aug. 29, 18 12. To Gov. Shelby, of Kentucky, with address. 483 Harrison, Wm. Henry. A. L. S folio. Vincennes, Jan. 25, 1803. To Jonathan Dayton, with address. Very fine. This letter is written as Governor of Indiana and acknowl- edges a compliment of his re-appointment as Governor. ‘‘Would it be possible for you to have a clause enacted in some law giving the Governor of this Territory the right of franking letters within the Territory ? the expense of postage has become a serious in- convenience to me. Our settlements are so distant & private convey- ance so rare, that I am either obliged to make use of the mail, or let the public service suffer, in instances I am obliged to wait for a pri- vate hand, as of late, Detroit has for eight or nine weeks been attached to this Territory & it is within a few days only that I have been able to find a conveyance for the commissions &c for that new county, if they had been sent by mail the persons to whom they were directed would not have taken them out of the post office.” 484 Harrison, Wm. Henry. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Head Quarters, Cincinnati, March 22, 1S13. To Col. A.D. Orr, with franked address. A fine military letter in reference to the movements of troops. 87 HARRISON’S LETTER ON THE RECEPTION OF LAFAYETTE. 485 Harrison, Wm. Henry. A. L. S. 4to. Cincinnati, June 5, '825. To Gale & Seaton. “ You will oblige the Committee of Arrangements of this city on the reception of General Lafayette by publishing the proceedings which took place on his arrival in extenso. They conceive that it will in some degree remove the impression produced by the unfortunate Vote of the Majority of the Ohio delegation upon the question of the Grant to the general. I do not wish this letter published but you may if you think proper & not otherwise, state that it is at the request of the committee of the citizens of Ohio.” 3ERT HARTE'S MANUSCRIPT OF -‘SEVENTY-NINE.” 486 Harte, Francis Bret. One of the most popular of American Poets and Humorists. The complete original autograph manuscript of his humorous poems, entitled “ Seventy- Nine : Mr. Interviewer Interviewed.” 3 pages, 4to. A very characteristic manuscript of the noted humorist , neatly written in his fine clear hand. “ Know me next time when you see me, wout you, old smarty ! O, I mean you, old figger head — just the same party. Take out your pensivil, d — m you, sharpen it do ! My complaints to make ? Lots of ’em — one of ’Ems you. You ! who are you, any way, goin’ round in that sneakin’ way? Never in jail before, was you, old blatherskite, Say ? Look at it, dont it look pooty, O grin and be d — d to you do. But if I had you this side o’ that gratin, I’d just make it lively for you.” &c. &c. &c. 487 Hawthorne, Nathaniel. One of the most gifted American Authors. A. L. S. 8vo. Concord, March 15, 1863. To F. B. Sanborn. ‘"I thank you for the letter which you have so kindly written de- fining Julien’s (His Son) progress in his studies, and am gratified that you find it possible to say so much good of him.” 88 488 Hayes, Rutherford B. President of the United States. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Speigel Grove, Fremont, Dec. 4, 1889. To F. B. Sanborn. Asking Mr. Sanborn to reconsider his resignation from the Executive Committee of the N. P. A. 489 Hill, Benj. J. Brig. -General Confederate States Army. L. S. in pencil, 2 pages, 4to. Head Quarters, Hill’s Brig. Cav. on the March near Lafayette, May 15, 1865. To the Officers commanding U. S. Forces between Lafayette and Chattanooga. Informing that he had agreed to Surrender to Genl H. M. Judah , and mentions that he will go to Chattanooga for that purpose. 490 Hogarth, William. A Celebrated Satirical Painter and Engraver. His signature with one line autograph in his characteristic Bill head, headed with his engraving of Co- lumbus and the Egg. Dated March 31, 1752. Very rare. The bill is for a copy of his book , entitled ' 1 Analysis of Beauty .” 491 Holmes, Oliver Wendell. Eminent Physician, Poet and Essayist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Boston, Jan. 15, no year. To F. B. Sanborn. “ How nice (Miss Rosamond would say) it was that you should have already done just what I was asking you to do ! Come any afternoon between half past 3 and half past four, by preference and talk about anything and everything. But just now dont ask me to do anything, for it is notorious in my family and among my friends that I have been overworked of late and they have a foolish fancy that there is something of me worth preserving a while longer.” 492 Hopkinson, Francis. Signer of the Declaration of In- dependence. D. S. 4to. York Town, Feb. 21, 1778. Signed also by Thos. McKean, Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. IIis Oath of Allegiance to the United States also promising to serve faithfidly “ in the Office of the Navy Board of the United States , which I now hold!' 493 Huger, Isaac. Brig. -General in the Revolution. Led the Attack on Savannah, and also Charleston. Served against the Cherokees in 1760. A. D. of 6 lines, signed on the back of a legal document, dated Feb. 15, 1785. Signed by Henry Pendleton. Folio. Very fine. 8 9 JEFFERSON TO NAPOLEON BUONAPARTE. 494 Jefferson, Thomas. President of the United States and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. large folio. Washington, April 18, 1803. Signed also by James Madison, as Secretary of State, with address. The official notice of the recall of Robt. R. Livingston , Minister Plenipotentiary of France, addressed to "The First Consrd of the French Republic!' 495 Lee, Robert E. Commander in Chief of the Confed- erate States Army. The greatest general of his time and the perfect man. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. April 21, no date. To Mrs. Gillem. “ I am very much obliged to you for the nice custard cakes you sent me. I ate them all & they supplied to me the place of a dinner, ” &c. 496 Lincoln, Benjamin. Major General in the Revolution. D. S. partly printed, 4to. War Office, Aug. 13, 1783. The discharge of Robt. McCurdy from the Continental army. 497 Livingston, Philip. The Second Lord of the Manor. D. S. folio. Albany, Aug. 24, 1731. The pension certificate of Mary Price, widow of Lieut. John Price, of the independent company of Fuzilecrs , attested to by the church wardens, Henry Holland and fohn Beasley. 498 McKean, Thcs. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. D. S. folio. Lancaster, Nov. 28, 1804. Tavern license of James Wilson of the township of Liberty. 499 Mason, James M. Member of the U. S. Senate and Confederate States Congress. Commissioner from the Con- federacy to Great Britain. Autograph biographical sketch of himself, with full name at the top. 3 pages, 4to. 500 Matlack, Timothy. Member of the Continental Con- gress. A. D. S. as Secretary of Council. Philadelphia, Sept. 11, 1 78 1. An order on the Lieutenant of Bucks County for calling out the militia and Light Horse ( Phil a. City Troop') of Phila- delphia, Bucks County, Chester County , Lancaster County , &c. 501 Monroe, James. President of the United States. D. S. large folio. Washington, Nov. 21, 1822. Signed also by John Q. Adams as Secretary of State, with seal. 502 Muster Rolls and Provision Returns War of 1812, &c. Prevision for the Second Regt. Tennessee Vols. Infantry, commanded by Col. Win. Martin, P'ort Deposit, Dec. 16, 90 1813, signed by Col. Wm. Martin. A correct list of Offi- cers and Privates in Major Walker’s detachment, Fort Strother, Feb. 23, 1814. Muster Roll of the Field and Staff Officers of the Second Regt. Tennessee Militia, com- manded by Col. Archer Cheatham, Fayetteville, May 10, 1814, signed by Col. Archer Cheatham. And a list of Officers belonging to the command of Brig. Genl. Smith, attached to the returns of June, 1816. Folio. 4 pieces 503 Nast, Thomas The Celebrated Caricaturist. Full- length cabinet photograph signed in his autograph. LETTER OF JNO. PENN, THE SIGNER. 504 Penn, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. York Town, Nov. 16, 1777. To Colonel Timothy Matlack. Very rare. “I have not a word on the subject of news worth communicating, unless, that we have gone through the confederation, it will be sent to Lancaster to be printed as soon as possible,” &c. 505 Phillips, Wendell. Eminent Orator and Reformer. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Jan. 19, 1876. To F. B. Sanborn. 506 Polk, Leonidas. P. E. Bishop of New Orleans. Major- General in the Confederate States Army. Killed at Pine Mountain, June 14, 1864. A. L. S. 4to. West Point, Sept. 13, 1823. To Lucius L. Polk. Torn in the folds. During his cadet-ship at West Point , an interesting letter giving a particular account of life at that post. 507 Portrait of John Philadelphia. Full bust in uniform, head in profile to left. Oval, in a rectangle. Etching. Curious. HOW GENERAL POTTER PROTECTED VALLEY FORGE IN DEC., 1777. 508 Potter, James. Brig. -Genl. of Pennsylvania Militia in the Revolution. Captain in 1755 in the Kittanning Cam- paign. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Head Quarters, Chester Co. Camp. Dec. 15, 1777. To President Thos. Wharton of Pennsylvania, with address. This letter gives a fid l account of his attack on the enemy under Cornwallis on the Banks of the Schuylkill , who were out foraging. This is the event of which Washington on his way with his Army to encamp at Valley Forge, said: "They [the 9 » enemy ) was met by Gen. Potter with a part of the Pennsyl- vania Militia who behaved with great bravery, and gave than every possible opposition until lie was obliged to retreat from superior numbers!' “ Last Thursday the enemy march out of the City (Philadelphia) with a desire to Furridge But it was Nessceerey to drive me out of the way my advanced picquet fiered on them at the Bridge, another party of one Hundred attacted them at the Black Hors I was en Camped on Charles Thompsons, place, where I Stacconed two Regi" ments who attacted the enemy with Viger ; on the nixt Hill I Stac- coned three Regiments, leting the first line Know that wheu they were over powered, the must Retreat and form be hind the second line and in that maner we formed and Retreated for four Miles, and on everey Hill we Disputed the matter with them my people Beheaved well especily those Regiments Commanded by the Col s Chambers Murrey and Leacey, his Excelancey Returned thanks in publick orders. But the cumplement would have Been mutch more Sub- stancale had the Vailant General Solovan Covered my Retreat with two Devisions of the Armys he had in my Reare the frunt of them was about one half mile in my Rear but he gave orders for them to Retreat and Join the army who was on the other side of Schuyl" kill about one mile and a half off from me, & thus the enemy got leave to plunder the Countrey which the have dun without parsiality or favour to any living name of the Nesscereyes of life Behind them that the convenantly could Carry or destroy my loss in this Action I am not able to Assurtain as yet it is not so mutch as might be ex- pected the Killed dont exceed 5 or 6 Taken prisoners about 20, wounded about 20, with us the enemy Acknowledg the got the worst of this Action there light hors Suffered mutch for they Charged us.” “ P. S. His excelancy was not with the Army when this unluckey neglact hapned, the Army was on there march and he had not comd from his Quarters at Whit Marsh.” 509 Putnam, Rufus. Brig.-Genl. in the Revolution. Founder of Marietta, Onio. A. D. S. partly printed, folio. July to, 1804. Signed also by Benj. Tupper, Benj. Ives Gilman and Enoch Shepard. Deed for land of the Ohio Company from Putnam & Gilman to Levi Banker. . 510 Putnam, Israel. One of the most noted Major Generals in the Revolution. L. S. folio. Head Quarters, Jan. 9, 1776. To Lieut. Col. Guerney. Ordering Col. Guerney to proceed against the Tories at Cranbury and elsewhere , and to destroy or suppress them in any manner he may see fit. 92 511 Quakers. From the Friends and Brethren of the two weeks’ meeting in London to the Friends and Brethren of the monthly meeting in Philadelphia or else where in Ame- rica, Nov. 12, 1701. A certificate in favor of Abraham Scott, who proposes to settle in America. Signed by 22 members of the Society of Friends, including Francis Cam- feild, Geo Bowles, Wm. Sanders, Francis Plumsted, John Freame, Nathaniel Plumsted, John Shaploe, John Field, &c. 512 Reed, Joseph. Brig. General in the Revolution. Presi- dent of Pennsylvania. D. S. large double folio. Philadel- phia, July 5, 1780. Signed also by Timothy Matlack, with fine seal. President Reed's proclamation in reference to supply the army under General Washington and the fleet and army of our ally , the King of France , lately arrived at Nezv Port, with flour and forage as well as waggons for transporting the same. 513 Revolutionary War. An old Day Book, which appears from the various entries to have been the original book of entries of the Continental store keeper in Virginia betw'een May, 1778, and June, 1780. 76 pages, folio, boards. This is original account of receipt book kept by fames An- derson somezvhere in Virginia during the Revolution, who was probably keeper for Continental government stores. In it are entered hundreds of receipts, many of them for neces- saries for the building and furnishing of privateers , such as the schooner “ Hornet," receipted for by James Warren ; brig- antine "Fanny," receipted for by Thos. Smith; the schooner "Alliance ,” receipted for by James Warren, &c. There are also entries of charges against Patrick Henry for making a pair of bellozvs, and Thomas Jefferson for making shoes for a horse. 514 Riley, Capt. James. Noted for his shipwreck and cap- tivity among wild Arabs on the Southern coast of Africa. A. L. S. large folio. Washington, March 30, 1818. To Erastus Granger, with portrait. Mentions the third edition of his book. 5 1 5 Rodney, Caesar. Signer of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. A. L. S. folio. Dover, Aug. 30, 1781. To Col. Thos. Rodney, with address. Fine. “ We are upon the Eve of the most Active Operations on our part. I am sorry that we are so illy provided as to the store of supplies espe- cially at this time, and do most sincerely wish the general assembly 93 had, if they could, done more, and on this or such like occasions had vested me as Commander in Chief, with more Power, State of affairs seem to require it, and it might have been attended with less incon- veniency and even damage to individuals by the marching of troops.” 516 Ross, Geo. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. 4to. In Council. Philadelphia, April 28, 1789. 517 St. Pierre, 8 . de. Author of Paul and Virginia. A. D. S. small 8vo. Paris 5 thermidor l’an 4. Nice specimen. 518 Sparks, Jared. Biographer of Genl. Washington and editor of his writings. A. L. S. 8vo. Cambridge, Dec. 6, 1837. 519 Stanton, Edwin M. Secretary of War under Lincoln. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, April 12, 1866. To General Steward. In reference to the establishment of Freedmen s schools . THOREAU’S LONG LETTER ON HIS TRIP UP THE MISSISSIPPI. 520 Thoreau, Henry D. Eminent Popular Writer and Natu- ralist. A. L. S. 14 pages, 8vo, in pencil. Redwing, Min- nesota, June 25, 1861. To F. B. Sanborn. An exceedingly interesting letter to his biographer , giving a detatled account of his trip up the Mississippi river and the western country , and minutely describing the scenery and country he passed through. Among other things he gives an account of the trip made by the Governor of Minnesota and other officials to the Sioux Indians and the Indians' council held at Redivood. “A regular council was held with the Indians who had come in on their ponies, and speeches were made on both sides thro’ an inter- preter ; quite in the described mode ; the Indians as usual, having the advantage in point of truth & earnestness, and therefore of eloquence. The most prominent chief was named Little Crow. They were quite dissatisfied with the white mans treatment of them & probably have reason to be so.” He also mentions that he has heard or read very little of the war. The letter is written in the smooth and elegant manner in which he was gifted. If you read one line you are not satisfied till you read the whole of it, as I have done. AUTOGRAPH COLLEGE FORENSIC BY THOREAU. 521 Thoreau, Henry D. Original autograph manuscript, signed “ Thoreau,” entitled ‘‘A Conference, the Commercial Spirit of Modern Times considered in its Influence on the 94 Political, Moral and Literary Character of a Nation.” 6 pages, 4to. This forensic was written by Thoreau on August i8, i8j 7, ivhen he was 20 years old and at college. A beautiful speci- men. THOREAU’S ESSAY ON THE TITLES OF BOOKS. 522 Thoreau, Henry D. Original autograph manuscript, “ Titles of Books.” 7 pages, 4to. This composition or college essay was written by Thoreau March 77, 1837 , at cellege when 20 years old. It is so inter- esting that his biographer . Mr. F. B. Sanborn , saw fit to copy it in full in his “ Life of Thoreau" as No. XIV. “ When at length, after infinite toil and anxiety, an author has fairly completed his work, the next, and by far the most important concern that demands his attention, is the christening. He is about to send forth his bantling to seek its fortune in the world, and he feels a hand of parental interest in its welfare, prompting him to look about for some expressive and euphonic Title, which, at least will secure it a civil treatment from mankind, and may perchance, serve as an intro- duction to their sincere esteem and regard.” 523 Thoreau. An A. L. S. 8 pages, 8vo, of Thomas Chol- mondely to F. B. Sanborn, dated London, June 9 (i860). Thomas Cholmondtly zvas an eminent English literary char- acter and an intimate friend both of Thoreau and Sanborn, Thoreau s biographer . In this he has nothing but praise for his friend's ( Thoreau ) literary efforts “ Would you tell dear Thoreau that the lines I admire so much in his ‘ Week on the Concord river ’ begin thus ‘ Low anchored cloud Newfoundland are &c ’ In my mind the best thing he wrote.” He also speaks of wanting to come to America and turn hunter. “ Get a cabin & a flower garden, nothing more, in which to pass my vacations, as for universities & magazines God knows I am tired of the very name.” 524 Toasts. The Original Manuscript of Eighteen Toasts given at some Public Function the early part of the 19th Century. Folio. The toasts are to Washington, officers of the Revolution, on the Constiution, Washington’ s Farewell Address, &c. 525 Victoria, Queen of Great Britain. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Buckingham Palace, Sept. 29, 1845. Signed also by the Earl of Aberdeen. 95 526 Washington, George. Commander-in-Chief of the Con- tinental Army. First President of the United States. America’s Guiding Star. A. L. S. 4to (letter-press copy). Mount Vernon, Nov. 3, 1797. To Robt. Lewis, and so endorsed in his hand on the back. 527 Wolcott, Roger. Colonial Governor of Connecticut. Major-General at the Siege of Louisburg in 1745. D. S. partly printed. New Haven, Nov. r, 1751. Signed also by Geo. Wyllys, with seal. Commission of Justices of the Peace, Litchfield Co., Conn. 528 Boker, Geo. H. Distinguished Poet and Dramatist. A. L. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, Oct. 15, 1852, and several pages of rough Autographs of Poems. As a lot. 529 Breckenridge Family. A Series of A. L. S. 4to or 8vo of Rev. S. M. Breckenridge (15), Rev. R. J. Breckenridge (10), Rev. Jno. Breckenridge (3), Hon. W. C. P. Brecken- ridge (2), and Mary Breckenridge (1). 31 pieces 530 Edwards, Amelia B. Popular Novelist. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. Bristol, Aug. 14, 1883. “The American people are very dear & old friends, & I never see an American but I long to shake hands with him.” 531 Gilder, Richard Watson. Poet and Editor. His Origi- nal Autograph Manuscript of his Editorial in the Century Magazine, entitled “ The Metropolitan Museum and the Cesnola Collection.” 46 pages, folio. 532 Guyot, Arnold H. Eminent Naturalist. A. L. S. 4to. Cambridge, Sept. 23, 1852. 533 Higginson, Thomas W. Distinguished Author. A. L. S. 8vo. Cambridge, April 12, 1885. 534 Johnson, Richard M. U. S. Senator and Soldier. A. L. S 4to. Sept. 26, 1838. 535 Muller, Geo. Celebrated Faith-Philanthropist. A. L. S. 8vo. Alsace, Nov. 21, 1876. 536 Praed, Winthrop M. English Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. Dec. 10th, no year. 537 Roe, Rev. E. P. Popular Novelist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Highland Falls, Jan. 17, 1872. 538 Silliman, Benjamin. Eminent Physicist. Rough Draft of an A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to, describing tha Character of the Waters of Saratoga and Ballston Springs. 9<5 539 Spurgeon, Chas. H. Eminent Pulpit Orator. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Clapham, June 27, no year. 540 Ward, Thomas. Theatrical Manager. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Barnum’s Hotel, Nov. 14, no year. In reference to the management of the Holliday St. Theatre. 541 American Statesmen, Politicians, &c. A Series of A. L. S.or L. S. 8vo or 4to of Brockholtz Livingston, Geo. Graham, B. H. Whitney, Thos. Miller, and others. 48 pieces 542 American Authors, &c A Series of A. L. S. 8vo or 4to of S. F. Smith, Lilian Whitney, Evret Duyckinck, G. P. Lathrop, Chas. G. Leland, and others. 46 pieces 543 Lot Signatures of Eminent Men, Documents, &c. 544 Aal, Jacob. Norwegian Historian. L. S. 4to. Dec. 31, 1839. 545 Berzelius, John Jacob, Baron. Celebrated Swedish Chemist. A. L. S. 8vo, no date. 546 Custer, Gen. Geo. A. Autographs of himself and other officers killed in the massacre of “Little Big-horn,” and Autograph of Sitting Bull. 1 1 pieces 547 Colbjornsen, Teder, The Hero of Norway. A. D. S. 4to. Dec. 8, 1736. Very rare. 548 Essex, Arthur Capel, Earl of. Lord-Lieut. of Ireland. D. S. 4to. Whitehall, July 22, 1679. 549 Fugemann, B. S. Famous Danish Poet and Historian. Autogroph poem of 5 verses, signed. 3 pages, 8vo. 550 Garibaldi, Giuseppe. Famous Italian Patriot and General. A. L. S. 8vo. April 21, i860. 551 Jomini, Henri, Baron. Eminent French General and Military Strategist. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Jan. 16, no year. 552 CEhlenschlager, Adam. The Poet King of Scandinavia. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Oct. 7, 1837. 5 53 Welhaven, Johann Sebastian Famous Norwegian Poet, Autograph poem, signed, 4to. To Count Wedal. 554 Wergeland, Henrik Arnold. Eminent Norwegian Poet. A. L. S. 4to. April 8, 1842. 555 Lot of Signatures, including John G Whittier, General W. T. Sherman, General G. T. Beauregard and others. 10 pieces 556 Lot of Letters and Documents, including A. L. S. of Anna E. Dickinson. A. D. S. of D. S. Lamont.