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1. (Acts, 1790). AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO FINISH THE LIGHT-HOUSE, ON PORTLAND-HEAD, IN THE DISTRICT OF MAINE. Same imprint: AN ACT TO ENABLE THE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE VIRGINIA LINE OF THE CONTINENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, TO OBTAIN TITLES TO CERTAIN LANDS LYING NORTHWEST OF THE RIVER OHIO, BETWEEN LITTLE MIAMI AND SCIOTA. Same imprint: AN ACT DECLARING THE ASSENT OF CONGRESS TO CERTAIN ACTS OF THE STATES OF MARYLAND, GEORGIA, AND RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS. Same imprint: AN ACT TO ALTER THE TIMES FOR HOLDING THE CIRCUIT COURTS IN THE DISTRICTS OF SOUTH-CAROLINA AND GEORGIA, AND PROVIDING THAT THE DISTRICT COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, SHALL IN FUTURE BE HELD AT THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA ONLY ([New York, 1790]). August 10-11, 1790. Folio, 4 pp. Evans 22955, describing it as a broadside. Four acts in one imprint. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
2. (-----). AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THE PERSONS THEREIN MENTIONED OR DESCRIBED. Same imprint: AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF DISABLED SOLDIERS AND SEAMEN LATELY IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND OF CERTAIN OTHER PERSONS. Same imprint: RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT ALL SURVEYS OF LANDS IN THE WESTERN TERRITORY MADE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE LATE GEOGRAPHER, THOMAS HUTCHINS . . . BE RETURNED TO, AND PERFECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY ([New York, 1790]). August 11-12, 1790. Folio, 4 pp. Not listed in Evans. Two acts, one resolution in one imprint. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
3. [Adams, John]. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, TRANSMITTING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS ON THE SUBJECTS OF THE INSURRECTION IN PENNSYLVANIA; THE RENEWAL OF COMMERCE WITH ST. DOMINGO; AND THE MISSION TO FRANCE ([Philadelphia, 1799]). 8vo, 42 pp. December 5, 1799. Evans 36557. Condition: removed; good.
African-American Sailor's Captivity Narrative
4. Adams, Robert. THE NARRATIVE OF ROBERT ADAMS, AN AMERICAN SAILOR, WHO WAS WRECKED ON THE WESTERN COAST OF AFRICA, IN THE YEAR 1810 (Boston, 1817). 8vo, half calf and paper boards, 200 pp., folding front. map. African-American sailor "detained three years in slavery by the Arabs of the Great Desert, and resided several months in the city of Tombuctoo." Condition: map torn but complete; some water-staining and toning; fair to good.
5. (Alabama, 1804). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE PETITIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 6 pp. "And of sundry residents and claimants of lands on the Alabama River, and on the east side of the river and bay of Mobile, in the said Mississippi Territory." Condition: removed; good.
6. (Algiers, 1812). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . LETTER FROM THE CONSUL GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES TO ALGIERS (Washington, 1812). 8vo, sewn, 24 pp. Shaw and Shoemaker 27247. "Stating the circumstances preceding and attending his departure from that regency." Condition: trimmed at top, not affecting text; good.
7. (Almanac, 1791). BICKERSTAFF'S GENUINE MASSACHUSETTS, RHODEISLAND AND CONNECTICUT ALMANACK . . . 1791 (Boston, [1790]). 16mo, (24) pp., woodcut of Noah's Ark on t.p. Condition: untrimmed; good.
8. (-----1798-99). ISAIAH THOMAS'S . . . 1798 (Worcester, [1797]). 16mo, (44) pp. With: 1799 edition (Worcester, [1798]). 16mo, (46) pp. Two volumes. Condition: both untrimmed; 1798 lacks last two leaves, rest good; 1799 complete, fair.
9. (-----1801-03). THE NAUTICAL ALMANAC AND ASTRONOMICAL EPHEMERIS FOR THE YEAR 1801 (London, 1800). 8vo, full calf, 161 (5) pp. Bound with: Same for 1802. 162 (6) pp. Bound with: Same for 1803. 162 (5) pp. Three titles in one volume. Condition: top edge rubbed, front hinge starting; contents sound, good.
10. (-----1803). POULSON'S TOWN AND COUNTRY ALMANAC . . . 1803 (Philadelphia, [1802]). 16mo, (48) pp., astrological chart on t.p. Condition: untrimmed; stain at bottom of middle leaves, slight encroachment on text, otherwise good.
11. (-----1803-05). Asa Houghton, THE GENTLEMEN'S AND LADIES' DIARY, AND ALMANAC . . . 1803 (Keene, NH, [1802]). Small 8vo, (46) pp. With: 1804 and 1805 editions. Three volumes. Condition: all untrimmed; 1803 lacks last leaf, 1804 and 1805 complete; good.
First Printing of "The Star Spangled Banner"
12. (Analectic Magazine). THE ANALECTIC MAGAZINE (Philadelphia, 1813-14). 8vo, 2/3 calf and marbled boards. Three volumes, (89)-540, 524 and 439 (1) pp., plates. From February 1813 through November 1814. The November 1814 issue contains the first magazine printing of Francis Scott Key's "The Defence of Fort McHenry," better known as "The Star Spangled Banner." Condition: good.
13. (Appropriations, 1790). AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT, FOR THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 2 pp. March 26, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
14. (-----). AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN MENTIONED ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. August 12, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
15. (-----1791). AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT DURING THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. February 11, 1791. Evans 23860. Condition: removed; good.
16. (-----1792). AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS THEREIN SPECIFIED ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 2 pp. May 8, 1792. Evans 24898. Condition: untrimmed; good.
17. (-----1794). AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT, FOR THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 3 pp. March 14, 1794. Evans 27834. Condition: removed; good.
18. (-----). AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE YEAR ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY FOUR ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 2 pp. March 21, 1794. Evans 27838. Condition: removed; good.
19. (Arms & Ammunition, 1794). AN ACT PROHIBITING FOR A LIMITED TIME THE EXPORTATION OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION, AND ENCOURAGING THE IMPORTATION OF THE SAME ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 22, 1794. Evans 27856. Condition: removed; good.
20. Armstrong, John. THE ECONOMY OF LOVE: A POETICAL ESSAY (Walpole, NH, 1795). 16mo, 21 pp. Evans 28210. Condition: removed; good.
21. [-----]. PAPERS RELATIVE TO FRENCH AFFAIRS ([Washington, 1807]). 12mo, sewn, running title, 19 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 16535. Text in English and French, relating to seizure of American ships by French privateers. Condition: good.
22. (Army, 1790). AN ACT FOR REGULATING THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 3 pp. April 30, 1790. Evans 22958. Condition: removed; good.
23. (-----). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT THE CLERKS IN THE OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF ARMY ACCOUNTS, ARE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE FOR THEIR SERVICES . . . FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. August 2, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
24. (-----1794). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RAISING AND ORGANIZING A CORPS OF ARTILLERISTS AND ENGINEERS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 9, 1794. Evans 27850. Condition: removed; good.
25. (-----1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . SO MUCH OF THE SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT . . . AS RELATES TO A "SYSTEM OF NATIONAL DEFENCE, COMMENSURATE WITH OUR RESOURCES AND THE SITUATION OF THE COUNTRY"  ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 (2) pp. January 13, 1800. Evans 38876. In response to President Adams' speech of December 3, 1799, the committee recommends maintaining the present size of the U.S. Army. Condition: removed; good.
26. (-----1809-15). Group lot of 8 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1809-15). 8vo-4to, 6-31 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports on various aspects of U.S. Army. Condition: some untrimmed; most removed; all good.
27. (-----1810). A COMPENDIOUS EXERCISE, FOR THE GARRISON AND FIELD ORDNANCE. AS PRACTICED IN THE UNITED STATES (Washington, 1810). 8vo, 48 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 21650. Condition: removed; good.
28. (Arsenals, 1794). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE ERECTING AND REPAIRING OF ARSENALS AND MAGAZINES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 2, 1794. Evans 27842. Condition: removed; good.
29. (Auctions, 1794). AN ACT LAYING DUTIES ON PROPERTY SOLD AT AUCTION ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 4 pp. June 9, 1794. Evans 27878. Condition: removed; good.
30. (Baltimore, 1806). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . A MEMORIAL OF THE MERCHANTS OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE ON THE VIOLATION OF OUR NEUTRAL RIGHTS (Washington, 1806). 8vo, sewn, 34 pp. January 29, 1806. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
31. (Bank of the U.S., 1791). AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 7 pp. February 25, 1791. Evans 23875. Condition: removed; good.
32. (-----). AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.["] ([Philadelphia, 1791). 4to broadside. March 2, 1791. Evans 23876. Condition: removed; good.
33. (-----1794). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE SECOND INSTALMENT DUE ON A LOAN MADE OF THE BANK OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1794. Evans 27861. Condition: removed; good.
34. (Bankruptcy, 1815). JANUARY 3, 1815 . . . A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1815]). Folio, 44 pp. Condition: untrimmed; light toning & water-staining; good.
Barbary Powers and Barbary War 1801-14
35. (Barbary Powers, 1810-13). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . DISBURSEMENTS, IN THE INTERCOURSE WITH THE BARBARY POWERS (Washington, 1810). 4to, 108 pp. With: LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . EXPENSES OF INTERCOURSE WITH THE BARBARY POWERS, DURING THE YEARS 1810 AND 1811 (Washington, 1812). 4to, (14) pp. With: LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . MONIES DISBURSED FOR EXPENSES OF INTERCOURSE WITH THE BARBARY POWERS (Washington, 1813). 4to, 12 pp., 7 folding tabs. Three titles, three volumes. Condition: all removed; all good.
36. (-----1814). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . EXPENSES OF INTERCOURSE WITH THE BARBARY POWERS, DURING THE YEAR 1813 (Washington, 1814). Folio, sewn, 12 pp., 6 folding tabs. Two copies. Condition: good.
37. (Barbary War, 1801). DOCUMENTS RESPECTING BARBARY, ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION TO CONGRESS (Washington, 1801). 8vo, sewn, 48 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 1477. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
38. (-----, 1804). DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE CAPTORS OF THE MOORISH ARMED SHIPS MESHOUDA & MIRBOHA ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, sewn, 20 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 7494. On the October 1803 exchange of Moorish vessels for American vessels/captives. Condition: good.
39. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . THE DESTRUCTION OF THE FRIGATE PHILADELPHIA (Washington, 1804). 8vo, 7 pp. On Stephen Decatur's heroism in destroying the Philadelphia in Tripoli harbor, January 1804. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
40. (-----, 1805). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . A LETTER FROM COMMODORE PREBLE . . . TRANSACTIONS OF THE VESSELS UNDER HIS COMMAND ([Washington, 1805]). 12mo, sewn, 28 pp. Condition: some water-staining; fair.
Barlow's "Hasty-Pudding" 1796
41. [Barlow, Joel]. THE HASTY-PUDDING: A POEM, IN THREE CANTOS ([New Haven, 1796]). 8vo, 15 pp. Evans 30022. Version with two quotation lines on t.p. Ms. note on t.p., "This is the first edition, it having been printed at New Haven (Conn.) from the original MS sent by the author to Prest. Dwight. WCB then in Yale College was one of the subscribers & recd this copy." Condition: removed; good. 
42. (Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . PETITION OF AMELIE EUGENIE DE BEAUMARCHAIS (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 32 pp. With: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . CLAIM OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS (Washington, 1818). 8vo, 14 pp. With: REPORT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE . . . CLAIM OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LATE CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS ([Washington, 1818]). 8vo, running title, 65 pp. Attempt to settle finances of Beaumarchais' role in bringing French military supplies to U.S. during the American Revolution; his heirs finally received $800,000 in 1835. Three titles, three volumes. Condition: good.
43. (Blodget's Hotel, 1812). LETTER FROM THE POST MASTER GENERAL . . . EXPENSE OF FINISHING THE PUBLIC BUILDING CALLED "BLODGET'S HOTEL" (Washington, 1812). 4to, 21 pp. Estimates $20,631 needed to turn the Washington hotel into federal office building. Condition: removed; good.
Mr. Nancrede Has Books to Sell 1798
44. (Booksellers, 1798). JOSEPH NANCREDE'S CATALOGUE OF BOOKS, JUST IMPORTED FROM LONDON, FOR SALE, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL (Boston, June 1798). 16mo, 84 pp. Evans 34165. "Wm. C. Bradley from Mr. Nancrede" in ms. at top of t.p. Condition: some soiling to first and last leaves; fair.
45. (-----1819). SUPPLEMENT TO A CATALOGUE OF BOOKS FOR 1818; INCLUDING MANY RARE AND VALUABLE ARTICLES . . . NOW ON SALE BY JAMES EASTBURN & CO. (New York, March 1819). 8vo, printed wraps, 285 (1) pp., illustrated t.p. Condition: some toning and cover wear; good.
46. (Buoys, 1794). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR PLACING BUOYS ON CERTAIN ROCKS OFF THE HARBOUR OF NEW-LONDON, AND IN PROVIDENCE RIVER, AND OTHER PLACES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 5, 1794. Evans 27846. Condition: removed; good.
47. Brackett, J. Warren. THE GHOST OF LAW, OR ANARCHY AND DESPOTISM (Hanover, NH, 1803). Small 8vo, 24 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 3875. "A poem, delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa, Dartmouth College . . . August 23, 1803.&" Condition: removed; good.
48. Brooke, Frances. ROSINA. A COMIC OPERA, IN TWO ACTS (Boston, 1795). 16mo, 32 pp. Evans 28348. "As performed at the Theatre in Boston." Condition: removed; good.
49. (Brown, Samuel). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . PETITION OF SETH NELSON, ATTORNEY FOR SAMUEL BROWN ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 5 pp. March 24, 1800. Evans 38827. Requesting compensation for service in 4th Massachusetts Regiment during American Revolution. Condition: removed; good.
Burr Conspiracy
50. (Burr Conspiracy, 1807). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . TRANSMITTING A LETTER FROM THE MINISTERS OF THE UNITED STATES AT LONDON . . . ALSO, A LETTER FROM COWLES MEAD, ACTING GOVERNOR IN THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY, RESPECTING THE SURRENDER OF AARON BURR (Washington, 1807). 8vo, 11 pp. Mead letter pp. 10-11, detailing Burr's surrender in present-day Alabama. Condition: removed; good.
51. (-----). [Alston, Joseph]. A SHORT REVIEW OF THE LATE PROCEEDINGS AT NEW-ORLEANS; AND SOME REMARKS UPON THE BILL, FOR SUSPENDING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS (Richmond, 1807). 8vo, 34 pp. Strongly critical of James Wilkinson and the Jefferson administration for violating the rights of the Burr conspirators; by Burr's son-in-law. Condition: removed; good.
52. (-----1808). DOCUMENT ACCOMPANYING THE BILL TO PUNISH CONSPIRACIES TO COMMIT TREASON AGAINST THE UNITED STATES (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 4 pp. Letter from Caesar A. Rodney suggesting revisions in the law, notably barring conspirators from holding public office. Condition: removed; some toning; good.
53. (-----). MR. ROWAN'S MOTION, FOR AN INQUIRY INTO THE CONDUCT OF HARRY INNIS DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF KENTUCKY (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 54 pp. On whether Innis plotted with James Wilkinson and Aaron Burr. Condition: removed; good.
54. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE FACTS RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF JOHN SMITH, A SENATOR OF THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE STATE OF OHIO, AN ALLEGED ASSOCIATE OF AARON BURR (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 15 pp. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . SEVERAL RESOLUTIONS . . . IN THE CASE OF JOHN SMITH, SENATOR FROM THE STATE OF OHIO (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 2 pp. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: removed; good.
55. (Callender, James T.). PETERSBURG, 3 MARCH, 1804. DEAR SIR, WE INCLOSE THE DEPOSITION OF MR. DAVID ROBERTSON . . . ([Richmond&, 1804]). 8vo, 75 (1) pp. Howes C-73. Transcript of Callender's 1800 trial for sedition; caption title only; first leaf is March 3, 1804, letter from Archibald Thweatt and Thomas B. Robertson, sending the transcript to John Randolph. Condition: removed; good.
56. (Canada, 1818). PRINCIPLES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE DISTRICT OF NIAGARA . . . RESPECTING CLAIMS OF SUFFERERS IN
WARS, LAND TO MIITIAMEN, AND THE GENERAL BENEFIT TO UPPER CANADA (Niagara, 1818). 8vo, 23 (1) pp. "For addressing His Royal Highness the Prince Regent." Condition: removed; good.
57. Capmany, Antonio. THE ANTI-GALLICAN SENTINEL (New York, 1809). Small 8vo, 71 pp. "Dedicated to all nations. Translated from the Spanish, by a gentleman of this city." Condition: removed; good.
58. (Carriages, 1794). AN ACT LAYING DUTIES UPON CARRIAGES FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF PERSONS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 3 pp. June 5, 1794. Evans 27864. Condition: removed; some foxing; good.
59. Cathcart, James L. CLAIM OF JAMES LEANDER CATHCART (n.p., n.d. [Washington, 1820?]). On Cathcart's claims for remuneration of expenses while serving as Consul to Tripoli 1797-1802. 8vo, 54 pp. Condition: toned; good.
60. (Census, 1790). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ENUMERATION OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 3 pp. March 1, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
61. (-----1800). RETURN OF THE WHOLE NUMBER OF PERSONS WITHIN THE SEVERAL DISTRICTS OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1801]). Folio, 2/3 calf & marbled boards, (76) pp. Howes R-221. Condition: toned; good.
62. (-----1810). AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF EACH DESCRIPTION OF PERSONS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . . . IN THE YEAR 1810 (n.p., n.d. [Washington, 1813?]). Oblong 4to, blue wraps, (88) tables, (1) p. of text at back. With: TABULAR STATEMENTS OF THE SEVERAL BRANCHES OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURES . . . IN THE AUTUMN OF THE YEAR 1810 (Philadelphia, 1813). 4to, blue wraps, 46 pp. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: Aggregate untrimmed, good; pp. 3-4 of Tabular torn at bottom, affecting one column, otherwise good.
63. Charlevoix, P. Francois-Xavier. THE HISTORY OF PARAGUAY (London, 1769). 8vo, full calf, 2 vols., viii 463 & viii 415 pp. Condition: hinges of Vol. 1 cracked; otherwise good.
64. (Chase, Samuel, 1805). THE ANSWER AND PLEAS OF SAMUEL CHASE, ONE OF THE ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES, TO THE ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT, EXHIBITED AGAINST HIM IN SAID COURT (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 84 pp. With: REPLICATION BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO THE ANSWER OF SAMUEL CHASE ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, 4 pp. Chase tried for criticisms of the Jefferson administration, acquitted; trial "of fundamental importance in our constitutional history." Two titles, two volumes. Condition: removed; good.
65. (-----). EXHIBITS, ACCOMPANYING THE ANSWER AND PLEA OF SAMUEL CHASE, ONE OF THE ASSOCIATE JUSTICES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, caption title, 54 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 9521. Condition: untrimmed; removed; light water-staining; good.
66. (Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Co., 1813). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . MEMORIAL OF THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTORS OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY (Washington, 1813). 8vo, 7 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 30356. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . RELATING TO THE CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL COMPANY (Washington, 1813). 8vo, 8 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 30354. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: both good.
67. (Chesapeake Incident, 1807). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . THE ATTACK ON THE CHESAPEAKE (Washington, 1808). 8vo, sewn, 86 pp. Sewn with: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE ATTACK ON THE CHESAPEAKE (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 10 pp. On the June 22, 1807, attack by HMS Leopard on the USS Chesapeake off Hampton Roads. Condition: partially rimmed, good.
Clap on Meteors 1781
68. Clap, Thomas. CONJECTURES UPON THE NATURE AND MOTION OF METEORS, WHICH ARE ABOVE THE ATMOSPHERE (Norwich, CT, 1781). 12mo, 13 pp., half-title, plate. Evans 17113. Condition: removed; some water-staining; arithmetical notes on half-title; fair. 
69. (Coffee, 1794). AN ACT FOR THE REMISSION OF THE DUTIES ON ELEVEN HOGSHEADS OF COFFEE WHICH HAVE BEEN DESTROYED BY FIRE. Coffee destroyed in Baltimore, November 1793. Same imprint: AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENCE OF CERTAIN PORTS AND HARBORS IN THE UNITED STATES" ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 9, 1794. Evans 27851. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
70. (Coinage, 1792). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A COPPER COINAGE ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio broadside. May 8, 1792. Evans 24904. Condition: untrimmed; good.
Coke's "Institutes of the Laws of England" 1791
71. Coke, Edward. THE FIRST PART OF THE INSTITUTES OF THE LAWS OF ENGLAND. OR, A COMMENTARY UPON LITTLETON (Dublin, 1791). Folio, full calf, (9) xvi 395 (119) pp. Condition: edges & corners rubbed; good. 
72. (Commissioners of Loans, 1791). AN ACT FOR MAKING COMPENSATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF LOANS FOR EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23854. Condition: removed; good.
73. (-----1792). AN ACT FOR MAKING COMPENSATIONS TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF LOANS FOR EXTRAORDINARY EXPENSES ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio broadside. May 8, 1792. Evans 24895. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
74. (-----1794). AN ACT AUTHORIZING A SETTLEMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF LOANS. Same imprint: AN ACT ALLOWING AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION TO THE PRINCIPAL CLERKS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND THE TREASURY AND WAR DEPARTMENTS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 5-7, 1794. Evans 27866. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
75. (Congress, 1791). AN ACT FOR FIXING THE TIME FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF CONGRESS ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 2, 1791. Evans 23852. Condition: removed; good.
76. (-----1792). AN ACT TO ALTER THE TIME FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF CONGRESS ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio broadside. May 5, 1792. Evans 24892. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
77. (-----1794). AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES IN CERTAIN CASES TO ALTER THE PLACE FOR HOLDING A SESSION OF CONGRESS. Same imprint: AN ACT TRANSFERRING, FOR A LIMITED TIME, THE JURISDICTION OF SUITS AND OFFENCES FROM THE DISTRICT TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 3, 1974. Evans 27845. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
78. (Congressional directory, 1812-14). CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTORY FOR 1812 . . . 13 ([Washington, 1812]). 16mo, green wraps, 26 pp. Two copies. With: Same for 1814 ([Washington, 1814]). 16mo, 36 pp. Includes places of residence by Washington neighborhood. Two titles, three volumes. Condition: 1814 lacks wraps, otherwise all good.
79. (Connecticut, 1751-53). ACTS AND LAWS PASSED BY THE GENERAL COURT OR ASSEMBLY OF HIS MAJESTY'S ENGLISH COLONY OF CONNECTICUT IN NEW-ENGLAND IN AMERICA (New London, 1751). 4to, full calf, 262 pp., running title. Evans 6653. Pp. 1-262 are 1751 compiled laws, then four separate additions, all with continuous pagination and individual New London imprints: pp. 263-66 (1752), 267-68 (1752), 269-71 (1753), and 272-79 (1753). Condition: ms. notes on blanks; some toning; contents sound, good.
80. (Connecticut Republican Magazine, 1802). CONNECTICUT REPUBLICAN MAGAZINE (Sheffield, 1802). July 1802 issue, Volume 1, Number 1. 8vo, blue printed wraps, 40 pp. "By Luther Pratt." Politics, biography, poetry. Condition: untrimmed; some foxing and toning; fair to good.
81. (Constitution, 1794). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . AS AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION . . . THE JUDICIAL POWER OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO EXTEND TO ANY SUIT IN LAW OR EQUITY, COMMENCED OR PROSECUTED AGAINST ONE OF THE UNITED STATES BY CITIZENS OF ANOTHER STATE OR BY CITIZENS OR SUBJECTS OF ANY FOREIGN STATE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. Not listed in Evans. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
82. (-----1801). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . A MOTION FOR AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 12 pp. January 22, 1801. Shaw & Shoemaker 1544. In aftermath of 1800 presidential election, committee suggests changes in Electoral College and in the election of Representatives; neither adopted. Condition: removed; good.
83. (Copper Mining, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT . . . TO APPOINT AN AGENT TO PURCHASE OF THE INDIANS, A TRACT OF LAND ON THE SOUTH-SIDE OF LAKE SUPERIOR, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE THE GREAT COPPER BED ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 pp. March 17, 1800. Evans 38819. Condition: removed; good.
Establishing America's Copyright Law 1790
84. (Copyright, 1790). AN ACT FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF LEARNING, BY SECURING THE COPIES OF MAPS, CHARTS AND BOOKS, TO THE AUTHORS AND PROPRIETORS OF SUCH COPIES, DURING THE TIMES THEREIN MENTIONED ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 2 pp. May 31, 1790. Not listed in Evans. "Shall have the sole right and liberty of printing, reprinting, publishing and vending . . . for the term of fourteen years." Condition: removed; good.
85. Coulon, Paul. TO THE HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THE MEMORIAL OF PAUL COULON, MERCHANT ([Washington, 1802]). Folio, sewn, 5 (1) 2 pp. On 1796 French privateer's capture of Coulon's ship Betty Cathcart. Condition: untrimmed; edges rough; good.
86. (Courts, 1790). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE AN ACT . . . INTITULED, "AN ACT TO REGULATE PROCESSES IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES" ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. May 26, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
87. (-----). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . EXPENCE OF PROCURING SEALS FOR THE SUPREME, CIRCUIT, AND DISTRICT COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, SHALL BE DEFRAYED OUT OF THE MONEY APPROPRIATED ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. August 2, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
88. (-----1791). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE . . . "AN ACT TO REGULATE PROCESSES IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES" ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. February 18, 1791. Evans 23872. Condition: removed; good.
89. (-----). AN ACT PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICERS OF THE JUDICIAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR JURORS AND WITNESSES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 2 pp. March 3, 1791. Evans 23862. Condition: removed; good.
90. (-----1792). AN ACT FOR REGULATING PROCESSES IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES, AND PROVIDING COMPENSATIONS FOR THE OFFICERS OF THE SAID COURTS, AND FOR JURORS AND WITNESSES ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 4 pp. May 8, 1792. Evans 24896. Condition: removed; some browning along edges; good.
91. [Coxe, Tench]. AN EXAMINATION OF THE CONDUCT OF GREAT BRITAIN, RESPECTING NEUTRALS (Philadelphia, 1807). 8vo, 72 pp. Howes C-830. Strongly critical of England. Condition: removed; good.
1812 Tench Coxe Broadsheet Defense
92. -----. TO THE PUBLIC ([Washington, 1812]). 4to broadsheet. Refuting William Duane's charges in The Aurora that Coxe failed in his duties as Purveyor of Public Supplies; dated January 4, 1812, Washington. Condition: good.
93. (Credit and Exports, 1794). AN ACT FOR EXTENDING THE BENEFIT OF A DRAWBACK AND TERMS OF CREDIT, IN CERTAIN CASES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1794. Evans 27862. Condition: removed; good.
94. (Criminal Punishments, 1790). AN ACT FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 7 pp. April 30, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
95. (-----1794). AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE ACT FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF CERTAIN CRIMES AGAINST THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 3 pp. June 5, 1794. Evans 27869. Condition: removed; good.
96. (Cumberland Road, 1815). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Washington, 1815). 8vo, 7 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 36325. Two copies. "A road from Cumberland, in the state of Maryland, to the state of Ohio." With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Washington, 1815). 8vo, 6 pp. With: LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY (Washington, 1815). 8vo, 6 pp. Three titles, four volumes. Condition: all water-stained; all fair.
97. (Cutting, John Brown, 1792). AN ACT CONCERNING THE CLAIM OF JOHN BROWN CUTTING AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. Same imprint: RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY CAUSE TO BE PROVIDED . . . PRINTED CLEARANCES . . . OBTAINING FRESH, FROM SALT WATER ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio broadside. May 8, 1792. Evans 24893. One act, one resolution in same imprint. Condition: untrimmed; removed; light water-staining at edges; good.
98. [Dallas, Alexander J.]. AN EXPOSITION ON THE CAUSES AND CHARACTER OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT-BRITAIN (Concord, NH, 1815). 12mo, 108 pp. Howes D-25. Shaw & Shoemaker 34514. Condition: lacks front flyleaf; small piece missing top right corner of t.p. to remove owner's signature; small burn spot bottom of t.p.; contents complete; binding sound; fair.
Thomas Day on Suicide 1797
99. [Day, Thomas]. THE SUICIDE (Litchfield, CT, [1797]). 16mo, half-title, 20 pp. Evans 32019. "A Dialogue Exhibited on the Stage at the Public Commencement of Yale College, Sept. 13th, M,DCC,XCVII." Condition: removed; good.
100. (Debt, 1794). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE THE ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF PERSONS IMPRISONED FOR DEBT. Same imprint: AN ACT TO ALTER THE TIME FOR THE NEXT MEETING OF CONGRESS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 30, 1794. Evans 27857. Condition: removed; good.
101. (Dench, Gilbert). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS, ON THE PETITION OF GILBERT DENCH, MADE THE 29TH OF JANUARY, 1795 ([Philadelphia, 1795]). 8vo, 3 pp. Evans 29728. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE PETITION OF GILBERT DENCH ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 pp. March 21, 1800. Evans 38843. Claim for compensation for supplying troops in American Revolution, 1781-82; denied. Condition: both removed; good.
102. (Denmark, 1791). AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RIX-DOLLAR OF DENMARK ([Philadelphia, 1791]). March 3, 1791. 4to broadside. Evans 23864. Condition: removed; good.
103. [Duane, William]. AN EXAMINATION OF THE QUESTION, WHO IS THE WRITER OF TWO FORGED LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES? (Washington, 1803). 12mo, 24 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 4109. Supporting accusation of Sen. Christopher Ellery that John Rutledge wrote the letters. Condition: untrimmed; good.
104. [Eaton, William]. INTERESTING DETAIL OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE AMERICAN FLEET IN THE MEDITERRANEAN (Springfield, [1805]). 8vo, 31 pp. Howes E-31. "Communicated in a Letter from W. E. Esq. To his friend in the County of Hampshire." Condition: removed; good.
105. (Election, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE BILL SENT FROM THE SENATE, INTITULED "AN ACT PRESCRIBING THE MODE OF DECIDING DISPUTED ELECTIONS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES" ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 12 pp. April 25, 1800. Evans 38887. Proposing two changes that were not adopted. Condition: removed; good.
106. (-----1808). AN ADDRESS TO THE PEOPLE OF THE AMERICAN STATES WHO CHOOSE ELECTORS . . . TO WHICH IS ADDED, A SHORT SKETCH OF THE BIOGRAPHY OF GEN. GEORGE CLINTON (Washington, 1808). 12mo, 11 54 pp. "And several essays . . . on the subject of the ensuing election of president and vice-president." Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
107. (Elliot, Ann). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . THE
PETITION OF ANN ELLIOT ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, (1) page of text. "26th April 1800" in ms. on t.p. Evans 38845. Husband Robert Elliot killed by Indians near Fort Recovery, October 1794; committee sympathetic, but sees no precedent for compensation. Condition: removed; good.
Embargoes 1794-1808
108. (Embargo, 1794). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT AN EMBARGO BE LAID ON ALL SHIPS AND VESSELS IN THE PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES . . . FOR THE TERM OF THIRTY DAYS. Same imprint: AN ACT ALLOWING TO MAJOR GENERAL LA FAYETTE HIS PAY AND EMOLUMENTS WHILE IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. March 27, 1794. Evans 27879. Condition: removed; good.
109. (-----). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT DURING THE CONTINUANCE OF THE PRESENT EMBARGO, NO REGISTERED VESSEL . . . SHALL BE ALLOWED TO DEPART FROM ONE PORT OF THE UNITED STATES TO ANY OTHER PORT WITHIN THE SAME ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 2, 1794. Evans 27880. Condition: removed; good.
110. (-----). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT THE PRESENT EMBARGO BE CONTINUED . . . UNTIL THE TWENTY FIFTH DAY OF MAY NEXT ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 18, 1794. Evans 27881. Condition: removed; good.
111. (-----). AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT . . . TO LAY, REGULATE AND REVOKE EMBARGOES. Same imprint: AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNT OF LEWIS DUBOIS, FOR HIS SERVICE IN THE LATE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1794. Evans 27860. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
112. (-----1808). IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. APRIL 25TH, 1808. . . . THE ACT LAYING AN EMBARGO ([Washington, 1808]). 12mo, sewn, 19 pp. "Cause to be printed, one hundred twenty copies." Condition: some mold discoloration bottom third; fair.
113. (-----). TO THE PUBLIC. A PAMPHLET ENTITLED . . . ONE OF THE PEOPLE (Portsmouth, NH, [1808]). 12mo, 12 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 16331. Responds to Daniel Webster's Considerations on the Embargo Laws. Condition: untrimmed; removed; toned; good.
114. (Emerald). THE EMERALD, OR, MISCELLANY OF LITERATURE (Boston, 1806). 8vo, 2/3 calf & marbled boards, 2 vols., 420 192 & (217)-504 38-600 pp. Broken run from #1, May 3, 1806 through Oct. 1, 1808. Should be seen. Condition: good.
115. (England, 1809). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, COMMUNICATING CERTAIN LETTERS WHICH PASSED BETWEEN THE BRITISH SEC. OF STATE, MR. CANNING, AND MR. PINKNEY (Washington, 1809). 8vo, sewn, 31 pp. January 17, 1809. Shaw & Shoemaker 18958. Condition: good.
116. Erskine, Thomas. A VIEW OF THE CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF THE PRESENT WAR WITH FRANCE, IN ANSWER TO MR. BURKE'S REGICIDE PEACE (Philadelphia, 1797). 8vo, 73 24 pp. Evans 32097. Critical of the Pitt administration and opposed to war with France. Condition: removed; toned; good.
117. (Executive Branch, 1790). AN ACT SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE ACT FOR ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF GOVERNMENT, WITH THEIR ASSISTANTS AND CLERKS ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
118. (-----1791). AN ACT IN ADDITION TO AN ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT FOR ESTABLISHING THE SALARIES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF GOVERNMENT, WITH THEIR ASSISTANTS AND CLERKS["] ([Philadelphia, 1792]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23858. Condition: removed; small tear, left edge; good.
119. (Exports, 1790). AN ACT TO PREVENT THE EXPORTATION OF GOODS NOT DULY INSPECTED, ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF THE SEVERAL STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. April 2, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
Adding Vermont and Kentucky to the American Flag 1794
120. (Flag, 1794). AN ACT MAKING AN ALTERATION IN THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. January 13, 1794. Evans 27830. "The flag of the United States, be fifteen stripes alternate red and white. That the Union be fifteen stars, white in a blue field." Condition: removed; good.
121. (Florida, 1813). DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT . . . ON THE SUBJECT OF EAST FLORIDA (Washington, 1813). 8vo, 60 pp. Condition: trimmed at top, not affecting text; good.
122. (Foreign Loans, 1793). SUNDRY STATEMENTS RESPECTING THE SEVERAL FOREIGN LOANS MADE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1793]). Folio, 6 (4) pp. Evans 26350. Bound with: SUNDRY STATEMENTS BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, IN CONFORMITY WITH THE RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE ([Philadelphia, 1793]). Folio, 31 pp. Evans 26351. Bound with: SUNDRY STATEMENTS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, PURSUANT TO AN ORDER OF THE SENATE ([Philadelphia, 1793]). Folio, (3) pp., 3 folding tabs, 6 pp. Not listed in Evans. Three imprints bound as one. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
Establishment of the American Foreign Service 1790
123. (Foreign Service, 1790). AN ACT PROVIDING THE MEANS OF INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND FOREIGN NATIONS ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 1, 1790. Not listed in Evans. First legislation pertaining to the American foreign service. Condition: removed; good.
124. (-----1794). AN ACT MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE EXPENSES ATTENDING THE INTERCOURSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITH FOREIGN NATIONS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. March 20, 1794. Evans 27835. Condition: removed; good.
125. (-----1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS, ON CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC DEPARTMENT ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 21 pp. May 5, 1800. Evans 38859. Condition: removed; good.
126. (Forfeitures and Penalties, 1790). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR MITIGATING OR REMITTING THE FORFEITURES AND PENALTIES, ACCRUING UNDER THE REVENUE-LAWS, IN CERTAIN CASES THEREIN MENTIONED ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. May 26, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
127. (-----1792). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE THE ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR MITIGATING OR REMITTING THE PENALTIES AND FORFEITURES" . . . AND TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS TO INVALIDS ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio broadside. May 8, 1792. Evans 24903. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
128. (France, 1794). CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. IN SENATE, APRIL 4TH, 1794 . . . LETTERS . . . FRENCH REPUBLIC ([Philadelphia, 1794]). 8vo, sewn, 12 pp. Evans 27891. On tenuous U.S. relations with France. Condition: untrimmed; good.
129. (-----1796). REFLEXIONS SUR LE SEUL MOYEN DE TERMINER LA GUERRE (London, 1796). 8vo, 71 pp. Condition: removed; good.
130. (-----1800). ABSTRACT OF CASES TRANSMITTED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . "AN ACT FURTHER TO SUSPEND COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND FRANCE AND THE DEPENDENCIES THEREOF" ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 7 folded tabs. Evans 38687. Condition: removed; good.
131. (-----1802). DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING A BILL . . . THE CONVENTION MADE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE FRENCH REPUBLIC (Washington, 1802). 8vo, sewn, 20 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
132. (-----1813). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . INFORMATION TOUCHING THE FRENCH DECREE PURPORTING TO BE A REPEAL OF THE BERLIN AND MILAN DECREES (Washington, 1813). 8vo, sewn, 44 pp. Sewn with: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF FOREIGN RELATIONS . . . REPEAL OF THE BERLIN AND MILAN DECREES (Washington, 1813). 8vo, sewn, 4 pp. Two titles bound as one. Two copies. Condition: one copy trimmed close; one copy untrimmed; good.
Franklin on Stoves 1744, Signed
133A. [Franklin, Benjamin, 1744]. AN ACCOUNT OF THE NEW INVENTED PENNSYLVANIAN FIRE-PLACES: WHEREIN THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND MANNER OF OPERATION IS PARTICULARLY EXPLAINED (Philadelphia, 1744). 12mo, 37 [1] pp., plate. Evans 5395. "B. Franklin" ms. signature at end of text, page 37. Condition: removed; some roughness to lower right edge last 4 leaves, not affecting text; owner's signature and December 1744 date at top of t.p.; good. Lacking the foldout plate.
134. (-----1791). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . CAUSE TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF FRANCE THE PECULIAR SENSIBILITY OF CONGRESS TO THE TRIBUTE PAID TO THE MEMORY OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, BY THE ENLIGHTENED AND FREE REPRESENTATIVES OF A GREAT NATION ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 2, 1791. Evans 23879. Condition: removed; good.
135. (Frontiers, 1794). AN ACT IN ADDITION TO THE "ACT FOR MAKING FURTHER AND MORE EFFECTUAL PROVISION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE FRONTIERS OF THE UNITED STATES["]. Same imprint: AN ACT FOR THE REMISSION OF THE DUTIES ON CERTAIN DISTILLED SPIRITS DESTROYED BY FIRE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 7, 1794. Evans 27871. Condition: removed; good.
136. [Gallatin, Albert]. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, ON THE SUBJECT OF PUBLIC ROADS AND CANALS (Washington, 1808). 8vo, orig. wraps, 123 pp. First edition. Howes G-27. Includes letter from Robert Fulton, pp. 102-23, and the earliest printed call for building railroads in the U.S., by Benjamin Henry Latrobe. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; some toning; good.
Georgia Land Speculations 1796
137. (Georgia, 1796). A REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO TO[sic] CONGRESS; CONTAINING, A COLLECTION OF CHARTERS, TREATIES, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS (Philadelphia, 1796). 8vo, 171 pp. Howes G-123. Evans 31431. "Relative to and explanatory of the title to the land situate in the south western parts of the United States; and claimed by certain companies under a law of the State of Georgia, passed January 7, 1795." Condition: removed; good. 
138. (-----1802). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT AND CESSION . . . STATE OF GEORGIA ([Washington], 1802). 8vo, 11 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 3344. Condition: toned; uncut, untrimmed; good.
139. (-----). RATIFICATION OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GEORGIA. BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE LATTER (Washington, 1802). 8vo, 11 pp. De Renne 1: 305. Condition: removed; good.
140. (-----1805). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE . . . TITLE TO LANDS CLAIMED UNDER ANY ACT OR PRETENDED ACT OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA (Washington, 1805). 4to, 38 pp. Condition: removed; good.
141. (-----1806). MEMORIAL OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 45 pp. De Renne, 1: 326. On Georgia/North Carolina boundary line. Condition: removed; good.
142. (Gill, Moses). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . THE PETITION OF MOSES GILL ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 7 (1) pp. February 19, 1800. Evans 38836. Asking substantial compensation for Georgia state loan office certificates. Condition: removed; good.
143. (Government Publications, 1800-01). Group lot of 54 titles. (Philadelphia and Washington, 1800-01). All 8vo, 4-58 pp. Federal government reports, messages, petitions, memorials, letters, etc. Condition: all removed; all good; should be seen.
144. (-----1802-09). Group lot of 56 titles. (Washington, 1802-09). Most 8vo, 4-284 pp. Reports, messages, letters, etc. of various branches and departments of the federal government. Condition: most untrimmed; most good; should be seen; sold as is, w.a.f.
145. (-----1810-19). Group lot of 151 titles. (Washington, 1811-19). 8vo-folio, 4-606 pp. Reports, messages, memorials, petitions, journals, etc. of various branches and departments of the federal government. Condition: most untrimmed; most good; should be seen; sold as is, w.a.f.
146. [Granger, Gideon]. A VIEW AND VINDICATION OF THE MEASURES OF THE PRESENT ADMINISTRATION (Walpole, NH, [1803]). 16mo, 14 28 pp. "By Plain Truth and Algernon Sidney [Granger]." Howes G-301 for Vindication, does not list Walpole edition. Condition: removed; trimmed close at top, excising some page numbers; contents complete; fair.
147. Gravier, Jean. DOCUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS, TO THE ALLUVION IN FRONT OF THE SUBURB ST. MARY (Washington, 1809). 8vo, 53 pp. With: EXAMINATION OF THE JUDGMENT RENDERED IN THE CAUSE BETWEEN JEAN GRAVIER AND THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS (Washington, 1809). 8vo, 19 pp. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: both removed; both good.
148. (Haiti, 1792). TABLEAU DE LA VIE MILITAIRE, D'ADRIEN NICOLAS LASALLE, MARECHAL DE CAMP, GOUVERNEUR DE ST. DOMINGUE, PAR INTERIM (Philadelphia, n.d. [1792?]). 8vo, 51 pp. Not listed in Evans. "De l'imprimerie de Parent." Condition: removed; good.
149. (-----1794). AN ACT FOR THE REMISSION OF THE DUTIES . . . SUNDRY FRENCH VESSELS WHICH HAVE TAKEN REFUGE IN THE PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. March 7, 1794. Evans 27833. Reaction to "the disastrous situation of the town of Cape-Francois, in the island of Hispaniola." Condition: removed; good.
Mr. Hamilton Envisions an Industrial Future 1791
150A. [Hamilton, Alexander]. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . ON THE SUBJECT OF MANUFACTURES . . . DECEMBER 5, 1791 ([Philadelphia, 1791]). Folio, sewn, blue wraps, 58 pp. Howes H-123. Evans 23914. Condition: untrimmed; a little water-staining; rough edges; fair. Signature with pages 45-80 is lacking, signature with pages 49-52 in twice, second time upside down. 
Secretary Hamilton on the National Debt 1795
151. [-----]. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . JANUARY 19th, 1795 . . . CONTAINING A PLAN FOR THE FURTHER SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CREDIT ([Philadelphia], 1795). 8vo, sewn, 90 pp., 10 folding tabs. Howes H-122. Evans 29772. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
152. (Harbors, 1794). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENCE OF CERTAIN PORTS AND HARBORS IN THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. March 20, 1794. Evans 27837. Condition: removed; good.
153. Harrington, Henry F. BERNARDO DEL CARPIO, AN HISTORICAL TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS (n.p., n.d. [Boston, ca. 1810?]). 8vo, 47 pp., interleaved with blanks. "Written expressly for Mr. Charles H. Eaton." Condition: removed; light water-staining; good.
154. [Herring, Elbert]. TOUCHSTONE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES, ON THE CHOICE OF A PRESIDENT (New York, 1812). 8vo, 56 pp. Howes H-442. Shaw & Shoemaker 26896. Condition: untrimmed; removed; some toning; good.
House Journals 1790 and 1791
155. (House of Representatives, 1790). JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES (New York, 1790). 4to, full calf, 261 pp. Evans 22981. Condition: lower right edge of back cover slightly rough; otherwise good.
156. (-----1791). JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES (Philadelphia, 1791). 4to, 146 pp. Evans 23899. Condition: only spine remaining of the original binding, covers neatly removed; contents sound, good.
157. Hovey, Benjamin. COMMUNICATION FROM GENERAL BENJAMIN HOVEY TO HIS ASSOCIATES, RELATIVE TO OPENING A CANAL NAVIGATION NEAR THE RAPIDS OF OHIO RIVER ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, 12 pp. Proposing canals for the Indiana side of the river, opposite Louisville. Condition: removed; good.
158. Hurd, William. A NEW UNIVERSAL HISTORY OF THE RELIGIOUS RITES, CEREMONIES AND CUSTOMS, OF THE WHOLE WORLD (London, 1813). 4to, full calf, vi 910 pp., 12 plates. Fourth edition. Condition: good.
159. (Illinois and Wabash Land Companies, 1810). MEMORIAL OF THE UNITED ILLINOIS AND WABASH LAND COMPANIES, TO THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES (Baltimore, 1810). 8vo, 44 pp. Details 1773-75 purchases from Indians, subsequent long disputes over ownership/title. Condition: removed; good.
160. (Imports, 1794). AN ACT LAYING ADDITIONAL DUTIES ON GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDIZE IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadsheet. June 7, 1794. Evans 27872. Condition: removed; good.
Impressment Titles 1801-13
161. (Impressment, 1801). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, sewn, 12 pp., folding tab. Detailing recent British seizure of U.S. vessels, impressment of U.S. sailors. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; toned; fair.
162. (-----1805). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS AND ABSTRACTS RELATIVE "TO THE NUMBER OF AMERICAN SEAMEN WHO HAVE BEEN IMPRESSED OR DETAINED" ([Washington, 1805]). 4to, running title, 18 (4) pp., 15 folding tables. Condition: removed; good.
163. (-----1806). EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, TO MR. MONROE, RELATIVE TO IMPRESSMENTS (Washington, 1806). 8vo, sewn, 15 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 11558. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
164. (-----). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ACCOMPANYING STATEMENTS OF APPLICATIONS MADE TO THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT, IN CASES OF IMPRESSMENTS (Washington, 1806). 4to, 42 pp. Condition: removed; good.
165. (-----1808). LETTERS FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MR. MONROE, ON THE SUBJECT OF IMPRESSMENTS, COLONIAL TRADE, &C. (Washington, 1808). 8vo, sewn, 137 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 16414. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
166. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ON THE SUBJECT OF IMPRESSMENTS (Washington, 1808). 4to, 23 (3) pp., 15 folding tabs. Condition: removed; good.
167. (-----1812). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . BRITISH IMPRESSMENTS FROM AMERICAN VESSELS (Washington, 1812). 8vo, sewn, 54 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
168. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . REPORT FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, ON THE SUBJECT OF IMPRESSMENTS (Washington, 1812). 4to, 13 (6) pp., 39 folding tabs. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
169. (-----1813). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . DOCUMENTS IN THE ARCHIVES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT ON THE SUBJECT OF BRITISH IMPRESSMENTS (Washington, 1813). 8vo, sewn, 50 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
170. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF MASSACHUSETTS, ON THE SUBJECT OF IMPRESSED SEAMEN (Boston, 1813). 8vo, 84 pp. Argues that many "Americans" impressed into British navy were really "Englishmen, Irishmen, or other subjects of Great Britain," removing justification for War of 1812. Condition: untrimmed; removed; light water-staining; arithmetical notes on t.p.; fair.
Indiana 1791-1814
171. (Indiana, 1791). AN ACT FOR GRANTING LANDS TO THE INHABITANTS AND SETTLERS AT VINCENNES AND THE ILLINOIS COUNTRY, IN THE TERRITORY NORTH-WEST OF THE OHIO, AND FOR CONFIRMING THEM IN THEIR POSSESSIONS ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 2 pp. March 3, 1791. Evans 23853. Condition: removed; good.
172. (-----). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THE QUANTITY AND SITUATION OF THE LANDS NOT CLAIMED BY THE INDIANS . . . NORTH-WEST OF THE OHIO ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
173. (-----1804). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . A LETTER FROM WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE INDIANA TERRITORY ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 4 pp. Recommends approval of Harrison's request for allowing slavery in Indiana Territory. Condition: removed; good.
174. (-----1805). TRANSLATION OF A MEMORIAL IN THE FRENCH LANGUAGE, OF SUNDRY CITIZENS OF THE COUNTY OF WAYNE, IN THE INDIANA TERRITORY (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 15 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 9637. Asking that U.S. recognize their land titles from Indians, French and British. Condition: removed; good.
175. (-----1806). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . CLAIMS TO LANDS, IN THE DISTRICT OF VINCENNES (Washington, 1806). 4to, 47 pp. "With the several acts, making provision for the disposal of the public lands in the Indiana Territory." Condition: removed; good.
176. (-----). MEMORIAL OF SUNDRY INHABITANTS OF THE COUNTIES OF RANDOLPH AND ST. CLAIR, IN THE INDIANA TERRITORY (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 12 pp. Petition to divide Territory into two parts, one slave and one free. Condition: removed; good.
177. (-----1814). AN ACT . . . OF THE INDIANA TERRITORY, ENTITLED "AN ACT REORGANIZING COURTS OF JUSTICE" (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 9 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
Indians 1790-1813
178. (Indians, 1790). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR HOLDING A TREATY OR TREATIES TO ESTABLISH PEACE WITH CERTAIN INDIAN TRIBES ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 22, 1790. Evans 22966. Condition: removed; good.
179. (-----1790). AN ACT TO REGULATE TRADE AND INTERCOURSE WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 2pp. July 22, 1790. Evans 22972. Condition: removed; good.
180. (-----1794). THE SECRETARY OF WAR RESPECTFULLY SUBMITS . . . OBSERVATIONS RESPECTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE PEACE WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES WITH WHOM THE UNITED STATES HAS FORMED TREATIES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Small 8vo, 7 pp. Not listed in Evans. Printed cover sheet of transmittal from George Washington to Congress, December 30, 1794. Condition: untrimmed; good.
181. (-----1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ENQUIRE INTO THE OPERATION OF THE ACTS MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRADING HOUSES WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 18 pp., 2 large folding tabs. April 22, 1800. Evans 38824. Condition: removed; good.
182. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS, ON CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 12 pp. May 5, 1800. Evans 38860. Recommends cutting expenses. Condition: removed; some toning; good.
183. (-----1801). LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL AGENT FOR INDIAN AFFAIRS, SOUTH OF THE OHIO ([Philadelphia, 1801]). 8vo, sewn, 11 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 1476. Detailed report on the Creek Nation by Benjamin Hawkins, agent. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
184. (-----1804). A TREATY, CONCLUDED BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE CREEK NATION OF INDIANS ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 28 pp. Caption title only; first leaf is December 14, 1804, note that the Senate has ordered the treaty "be printed, under an injunction of secrecy, for the use of the Senate." Condition: removed; good.
185. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . TRANSMITTING A REPORT FROM THE AGENT APPOINTED TO TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH THE INDIANS ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 20 pp. "Who was instructed to enquire into and report, the situation of the titles and occupation of the lands private and public, in the neighbouring settlements of Detroit." Condition: removed; good.
186. (-----1805). A TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE UNITED TRIBES OF SAC AND FOX INDIANS (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 12 pp. Treaty signed at Vincennes, August 18, 1804. Condition: removed; good.
187. (-----1806). ARTICLES OF A TREATY, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE TRIBE OF INDIANS CALLED THE PIANKESHAWS: CONCLUDED AT VINCENNES (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 4 pp. Indiana lands, William Henry Harrison acting for U.S. Condition: untrimmed; good.
188. (-----). A CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES, AND THE CHEROKEE NATION OF INDIANS (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 7 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
189. (-----1807). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . LETTERS FROM GOVERNOR HULL, RESPECTING THE INDIANS IN THE VICINITY OF DETROIT, RESIDING WITHIN OUR LINES (Washington, 1807). 8vo, 11 pp. Hull confident that the U.S. has good relations with the Indians near Detroit despite British attempts to win them over. Condition: removed; good.
190. (-----1808). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . A TREATY OF LIMITS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CHOCTAW NATION OF INDIANS (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 10 pp. Condition: removed; good.
191. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . A TREATY MADE AT DETROIT ON THE SEVENTEENTH OF NOVEMBER, 1807, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE OTTAWAY, CHIPPEWAY, WYANDOT AND POTTAWATAMIE NATIONS OF INDIANS (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 8 pp. Condition: removed; good.
192. (-----1810). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . WHAT ALTERATIONS ARE NECESSARY TO BE MADE IN THE ACT FOR ESTABLISHING TRADING HOUSES WITH THE INDIANS (Washington, 1810). 4to, 22 pp., 1 folding tab. Condition: removed; good.
193. (-----1812). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR . . . A STATEMENT OF THE CAPITAL EMPLOYED IN THE INDIAN TRADE (Washington, 1812). 4to, (2) pp., 12 folding tables. Condition: removed; good.
194. (-----1813). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR . . . REFERRING TO "ALL THE TREATIES HELD WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES RESPECTIVELY, SINCE THE FOURTH OF MARCH, 1789" (Washington, 1813). 4to, 7 pp., 4 folding tabs. Condition: untrimmed; removed; edges toned; good.
195. (Invalids, 1794). AN ACT CONCERNING INVALIDS. Same imprint: AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF NICHOLAS RIEB ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 7, 1794. Evans 27874. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
196. (Inventors, 1807). REMARKS ON THE RIGHTS OF INVENTORS, AND THE INFLUENCE OF THEIR STUDIES IN PROMOTING THE ENJOYMENTS OF LIFE, AND PUBLIC PROSPERITY (Boston, 1807). 8vo, 16 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 13188. Condition: removed; some toning; good.
197. (Italy, 1811). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . CERTAIN BILLS OF EXCHANGE DRAWN ON DEGEN, PURVIANCE & CO. NAVY AGENTS AT LEGHORN (Washington, 1811). 4to, 27 2 (18) pp., 46 folding tabs. Condition: removed; good.
198. (Jackson, Andrew). RESOLUTUIONS REPORTED BY THE MILITARY COMMITTEE EXPRESSIVE OF THE THANKS OF CONGRESS TO MAJOR GENERAL JACKSON (Washington, 1815). 8vo, 4 pp. "And the troops under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct, in the defence of New Orleans." Two copies. Condition: untrimmed; toned; both good.
199. Jefferson, Thomas. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . TRANSMITTING COPIES OF ALL ORDERS AND DECREES OF THE BELLIGERENT POWERS OF EUROPE, AFFECTING THE COMMERCIAL RIGHTS OF THE U. STATES, PASSED SINCE 1791 (Washington, 1808). 8vo, sewn, 123 pp. Condition: some foxing; good.
200. -----. THE PROCEEDINGS . . . IN MAINTAINING THE PUBLIC RIGHT TO THE BEACH OF THE MISSISIPI [sic], ADJACENT TO NEW-ORLEANS, AGAINST THE INTRUSION OF EDWARD LIVINGSTON (New York, 1812). 8vo, 80 pp., front. map. "Prepared for the use of counsel, by Thomas Jefferson." Condition: removed; good.
201. (Jenkins, Thomas, 1790). AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS JENKINS AND COMPANY ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. June 14, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Remitting the duties on a cargo lost by fire on the brig Minerva, "on her passage from New-York to the city of Hudson, her port of delivery." Condition: removed; good.
202. (-----1794). AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF THOMAS JENKINS AND SONS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. February 19, 1794. Not listed in Evans. Remitting the duties on the ship American Hero, "which may be incurred in consequence of the incompetent or invalid register of the said ship." Condition: removed; good.
203. (Judiciary, 1800). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE MORE CONVENIENT ORGANIZATION OF THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1800]). 8vo, sewn, 26 pp. Not listed in Evans. Condition: uncut and untrimmed; good.
Kentucky Prepares to Join the Union 1791
204. (Kentucky, 1791). AN ACT DECLARING THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS, THAT A NEW STATE BE FORMED . . . BY THE NAME OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. February 4, 1791. Evans 23850. Condition: removed; good. 
205. (Kimberly & Lefferts, 1794). AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE EPHRAIM KIMBERLY TO LOCATE THE LAND-WARRANT ISSUED TO HIM FOR SERVICES IN THE LATE AMERICAN ARMY. Same imprint: AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF RICHARD LEFFERTS AND OTHERS ([Philadelphia, 1793]). Folio broadside. April 18, 1793. Evans 27846. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
206. (Lafayette, 1793). IMPEACHMENT OF MR. LA FAYETTE, CONTAINING HIS ACCUSATION . . . AND HIS DEFENCE (Philadelphia, 1793). 8vo, 104 pp. Evans 25497. "Translated from the French, by William Cobbett." Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
207. [Law, Thomas]. THOUGHTS ON INSTINCTIVE IMPULSES (Philadelphia, 1810). 8vo, 90 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 20531. "Printed by Jane Aitken." Condition: removed; some toning; good.
U.S. Laws 1789-1809
208. (Laws, 1789). ACTS PASSED AT A CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA . . . MARCH, IN THE YEAR M,DCC, LXXXIX (Philadelphia, [1789]). Folio, sewn, 93 (1) pp., errata sheet. Condition: untrimmed; good.
209. (-----1790). ACTS OF CONGRESS, PASSED AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE CONGRESS . . . JANUARY, IN THE YEAR M,DCC, XC (New York, 1790). Folio, sewn, 226 (2) pp. Evans 22952. Condition: untrimmed; good.
210. (-----). ACTS PASSED AT THE THIRD SESSION OF THE CONGRESS . . . DECEMBER, IN THE YEAR M,DCC,XC (Philadelphia, [1790]). Folio, blue wraps, pp. (227)-277. Condition: untrimmed; small puncture hole through last 16 leaves, affecting 1-2 words per page; fair.
211. (-----1796). THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Philadelphia, 1796). 8vo, full calf, 3 vols., 494 (1), 576, 477 (125) pp. Evans 31356. Condition: good.
212. (-----1801-09). Group lot of 16 volumes of acts and laws passed by Congress. (Washington, D.C., 1801-09). 8vo, wraps, (121)-220 pp. Condition: all uncut, untrimmed; some weakness to paper spines; some soiling and wear to wraps; generally, all good.
Lewis and Clark 1806
213. (Lewis and Clark). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . COMMUNICATING DISCOVERIES MADE IN EXPLORING THE MISSOURI, RED RIVER AND WASHITA . . . BY CAPTAINS LEWIS AND CLARK, DOCTOR SIBLEY, AND MR. DUNBAR (Washington, 1806). 8vo, sewn, 171 (7) pp., 2 folding tabs. Howes L-319, without the map. Condition: untrimmed; good. 
214. (Library of Congress, 1812). CATALOGUE OF THE BOOKS, MAPS AND CHARTS, BELONGING TO THE LIBRARY ESTABLISHED IN THE CAPITOL AT THE CITY OF WASHINGTON (Washington, 1812). 8vo, marbled wraps, 101 pp. Condition: good.
215. (-----1814). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . RELATIVE TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE LIBRARY, &C. (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 12 pp., 4 folding tabs. Shaw & Shoemaker 33480. Two copies. Condition: untrimmed; small burn spot top of one t.p.; both good.
Mr. Jefferson's Library Goes to Washington
216. (-----1815). CATALOGUE OF THE LIBRARY OF THE UNITED STATES (Washington, 1815). 8vo, printed paper/boards, 170 xxxii pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 36250. Sabin 15564. George Watterson's list of Thomas Jefferson's personal library, purchased by the nation in 1815 for $23,950 to replace the collection consumed by fire at the Capitol a year earlier; the foundation of the Library of Congress. Condition: light water-staining, otherwise good.
217. (-----1820). A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CATALOGUE OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (Washington, 1820). Small 4to, 28 pp. Condition: untrimmed; light water-staining; good.
218. (Light-houses, 1790). AN ACT TO AMEND THE ACT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF LIGHT-HOUSES, BEACONS, BUOYS, AND PUBLIC PIERS ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 22, 1790. Evans 22967. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
219. (-----1794). AN ACT FOR ERECTING A LIGHTHOUSE ON THE ISLAND OF SEGUIN IN THE DISTRICT OF MAINE, AND FOR ERECTING A BEACON AND PLACING THREE BUOYS AT THE ENTRANCE OF SAINT MAURY'S RIVER, IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA. Same imprint: AN ACT FURTHER TO AUTHORIZE THE ADJOURNMENT OF CIRCUIT COURTS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 19, 1794. Evans 27855. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
220. (-----). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE FOR A LIMITED TIME, THE ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF LIGHT HOUSES, BEACONS, BUOYS, AND PUBLIC PIERS. Same imprint: AN ACT DECLARING THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO AN ACT OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND . . . FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A HEALTH-OFFICER ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 7-9, 1794. Evans 27876. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
Liquor Duties 1791-94
221. (Liquor Duties, 1791). AN ACT REPEALING . . . THE DUTIES HERETOFORE LAID UPON DISTILLED SPIRITS IMPORTED FROM ABROAD, AND LAYING OTHERS IN THEIR STEAD ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 16 pp. March 3, 1791. Evans 23865. "And also upon Spirits Distilled within the United States." Condition: removed; good.
222. (-----1792). UNITED STATES, NOVEMBER THE 22D, 1792. GENTLEMEN OF THE SENATE, AND OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. I SEND YOU HEREWITH THE ABSTRACT . . . REVENUE UPON FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DISTILLED SPIRITS . . . G. WASHINGTON ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 7 pp. Evans 24945. Condition: removed; good.
223. (-----1794). AN ACT LAYING DUTIES ON LICENSES FOR SELLING WINES AND FOREIGN DISTILLED SPIRITUOUS LIQUORS BY RETAIL ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 3 pp. June 5, 1794. Evans 27867. Condition: removed; good.
224. (-----). AN ACT MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR SECURING AND COLLECTING THE DUTIES ON FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DISTILLED SPIRITS, STILLS, WINES AND TEAS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 4 pp. June 5, 1794. Evans 27868. Condition: removed; good.
225. (Loan, 1794). AN ACT AUTHORIZING A LOAN OF ONE MILLION OF DOLLARS. Same imprint: RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT THE PRESIDENT . . . BE AUTHORIZED TO EMPLOY, AS DISPATCH-BOATS, SUCH OF THE REVENUE CUTTERS OF THE UNITED STATES, AS THE PUBLIC EXIGENCIES MAY REQUIRE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. March 20, 1794. Evans 27836. One act, one resolution on same broadside. Condition: removed; good.
226. (Loan Office Certificates, 1794). AN ACT LIMITING THE TIME FOR PRESENTING CLAIMS FOR DESTROYED CERTIFICATES OF CERTAIN DESCRIPTIONS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 21, 1794. Evans 27847. Condition: removed; good.
Louisiana 1804-06
227. (Louisiana, 1804). APPENDIX TO AN ACCOUNT OF LOUISIANA, BEING AN ABSTRACT OF DOCUMENTS, IN THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, AND OF THE TREASURY ([Philadelphia, 1803]). 8vo, caption title, lxxxix pp., 1 folding tab. Howes L-495. Condition: removed; good.
228. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . COMMUNICATING TO CONGRESS, AN EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR CLAIBORNE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 8 pp. Claiborne details the arrival at New Orleans of a ship with 50 slaves aboard, intended for sale, and supplies information "explaining the local application of Spanish law toward the slave trade." Condition: removed; good.
229. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . RELATIVE TO A DELIVERY OF POSSESSION . . . OF THE TERRITORY OF LOUISIANA ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, sewn, 12 pp. Condition: untrimmed; good.
230. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURES . . . AUTHORISING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO EMPLOY PERSONS TO EXPLORE SUCH PARTS OF THE PROVINCE OF LOUISIANA, AS HE MAY DEEM PROPER ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 7 pp. Prelude to the Lewis and Clark expedition. Condition: removed; good.
231. (-----1805). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . COMMUNICATING DOCUMENTS RESPECTING LOUISIANA (Washington, 1805). 8vo, sewn, 29 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
232. (-----). REFLECTIONS ON THE CAUSE OF THE LOUISIANIANS, RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY THEIR AGENTS ([Washington, 1805). 8vo, caption title, 17 pp. Condition: removed; good
233. (------). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AS RELATES TO AN AMELIORATION OF THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT OF THE TERRITORY OF LOUISIANA ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, caption title, 7 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 9611. Response to requests for self-government in the new territory. Condition: removed; good.
234. (-----). REPRESENTATION AND PETITION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED BY THE FREEMEN OF THE TERRITORY OF LOUISIANA (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 30 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 9631. Condition: removed; good.
235. (-----1806). MEMORIAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE TERRITORY OF ORLEANS . . . RESPECTING TITLES TO LANDS: AND FOR A FURTHER ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE CULTURE OF SUGAR (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 14 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 11560. Condition: removed; good.
236. [Lowell, John]. THE IMPARTIAL INQUIRER; BEING A CANDID EXAMINATION OF THE CONDUCT OF THE PRESIDENT ([Boston], 1811). 8vo, 96 pp. "To which is added, some reflections upon the invasion of the Spanish Territory of West-Florida." Howes L-531. Condition: removed; some toning; good.
237. (Lynch, Jane). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . THE PETITION OF JANE LYNCH ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 3 pp. April 26, 1800. Evans 38841. Dr. John R. Lynch, surgeon in 6th Artillery, died 1799; committee sympathetic to widow and three children, but no avenue for government assistance. Condition: removed; good.
Machiavelli's Works 1720
238. Machiavelli, Niccolo. THE WORKS OF THE FAMOUS NICHOLAS MACHIAVEL, CITIZEN AND SECRETARY OF FLORENCE (London, 1720). 4to, full embossed calf, xix 543 pp., 5 title-pages. Condition: binding worn at edges; good. 
239. [Maclure, William]. TO THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES (Philadelphia, 1807). 8vo, 145 pp., 9 folding tabs. On U.S. claims against France for shipping losses. Condition: removed; good.
240. (M'Cord, John & Twining, Nathaniel, 1790). AN ACT TO SATISFY THE CLAIMS OF JOHN M'CORD AGAINST THE UNITED STATES. July 1, 1790. Reimbursing M'Cord for expenses in Canada during the American Revolution. With: AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF NATHANIEL TWINING. July 1, 1790. Remitting penalty "for a failure in neglecting to transport the mail between Charleston and Savannah." ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. Not listed in Evans. Bristol 7587, locating only the Library of Congress copy. Two acts on one sheet. Condition: removed; good.
241. (Madison, James). THE REPUBLICAN CRISIS: OR, AN EXPOSITION OF THE POLITICAL JESUITISM OF JAMES MADISON (Alexandria, 1812). 8vo, 56 pp. Howes M-201. Strongly critical of Madison, supports De Witt Clinton for president. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
242. (Maryland, 1791). AN ACT DECLARING THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO A CERTAIN ACT OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. February 9, 1791. Evans 23851. Approving "An act to empower the wardens of the port of Baltimore to levy and collect the duty therein mentioned." Condition: removed; good.
243. (-----1808). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE AND CONSTITUTION OF THE UNION MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OF MARYLAND (Baltimore, 1808). 8vo, 31 pp. Woolen and cotton manufacturing company; committee report pp. 1-16; company constitution pp. 17-31. Condition: removed; trimmed at top; good.
Massachusetts Charter and Laws 1742-48
244. (Massachusetts, 1742-48). THE CHARTER GRANTED BY THEIR MAJESTIES KING WILLIAM AND QUEEN MARY, TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE PROVINCE OF MASSACHUSETTS-BAY IN NEW-ENGLAND (Boston, 1742). 4to, 14 pp. Evans 5002. Bound with: ACTS AND LAWS, OF HIS MAJESTY'S PROVINCE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS-BAY IN NEW ENGLAND (Boston, 1742). 4to, (28) 337 pp. Evans 5003. 1742 Acts then followed, with continuous pagination, by 12 separate additions, all individual Boston imprints, through page 380 and 1748 date; volume ends with page 384, in middle of a last addition. Condition: some toning; back hinge of embossed calf binding crudely repaired in early 19th century; contents sound. 
245. (-----1818). SPEECHES OF THE GOVERNORS OF MASSACHUSETTS, FROM 1765 TO 1775; AND THE ANSWERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO THE SAME; WITH THEIR RESOLUTIONS AND ADDRESSES FOR THAT PERIOD (Boston, 1818). 8vo, orig. boards, 424 pp. Condition: untrimmed; moderate foxing; fair to good.
246. (Massachusetts Magazine, 1789-92). THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE: OR, A MONTHLY MUSEUM OF KNOWLEDGE AND RATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT (Boston, 1789-92). 8vo, 2/3 calf and marbled boards, broken pagination. Contains six issues: February, March and May 1789; February, October and December 1792. Condition: toned; 2 pages of October 1792 torn at top, affecting a few lines; fair to good.
247. (Meade, Richard W.). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . RELATIVE TO THE DETENTION IN CONFINEMENT OF RICHARD W. MEADE (Washington, 1818). 8vo, sewn, 32 pp. With: MEMORIAL, WITH ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS, OF RICHARD W. MEADE, IN RELATION TO HIS CLAIMS (Washington, 1825). 8vo, sewn, 83 pp. American merchant at Cadiz, jailed by Spain for irregularities in his accounts. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: good.
248. [Mercer, Charles F.]. CONTROVERSY BETWEEN ARMISTEAD THOMPSON MASON AND CHARLES FENTON MERCER (Washington, 1818). Small 8vo, 36 pp., printed 7-line presentation slip pasted at top of t.p. Shaw & Shoemaker 44712. On Mason's belief that Mercer maligned him during U.S. House campaign in Virginia, which Mercer won. Condition: removed; light water-staining; good.
249. (Merchant Marine, 1790). AN ACT FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION OF SEAMEN IN THE MERCHANTS SERVICE ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 4 pp. July 20, 1790. Evans 22959. Condition: removed; good.
Michigan 1801-06
250. (Michigan, 1801). PETITION OF SUNDRY CITIZENS, INHABITANTS OF THE COUNTY OF WAYNE, IN THE TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES NORTH-WEST OF THE RIVER OHIO ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 7 pp. Asking for attention and assistance from federal government for the northwestern settlements. Condition: removed; good.
251. (-----1802). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . RESPECTING THE COPPER MINES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LAKE SUPERIOR ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, 12 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 3338. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
252. (-----1804). MEMORIAL OF THE CITIZENS AND INHABITANTS OF THE INDIANA TERRITORY, PRAYING FOR THE INTERPOSITION OF CONGRESS, TO RELIEVE THEM FROM CERTAIN OPPRESSIONS AND EMBARRASSMENTS (Washington, 1804). 8vo, 6 pp. Detroit, October 24, 1804, praying for creation of new territory separate from Indiana. Condition: removed; good.
253. (-----1805). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . A REPORT FROM THE GOVERNOR, AND PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN, RELATIVE TO THE STATE OF THAT TERRITORY (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 16 pp. Report by William Hull and Augustus B. Woodward on conditions in the Territory. Condition: removed; good.
254. (-----1806). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT . . . REPORT FROM THE GOVERNOR AND PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE TERRITORY OF MICHIGAN, RELATIVE TO THE STATE OF THAT TERRITORY (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 56 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 11717. Streeter, "This is a fundamental piece for Michigan and Detroit." Condition: removed; good.
255. (Military, 1791). AN ACT FOR RAISING AND ADDING ANOTHER REGIMENT TO THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR MAKING FARTHER PROVISION FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE FRONTIERS ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 4 pp. March 3, 1791. Evans 23855. Condition: removed; good.
Military Expenditures 1797-1801, Three Volumes
256. (-----1797-1801). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . TRANSMITTING A STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES . . . FOR THE CONTINGENCIES OF THE NAVAL AND MILITARY ESTABLISHMENTS (Washington, 1803). Folio, 3 vols., original boards, 321 (1), 118 30, & 568 pp., 1 folding tab in Volume Three. Volumes 2-3 are Documents Accompanying a Message from the President. Condition: untrimmed; ends of Volume 3 spine worn; otherwise all sound, good.
257. (-----1814). MILITARY LAWS, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES (Washington, November 1814). 24mo, wraps, 277 pp. Condition: some foxing; good.
258. (Militia, 1792). AN ACT MORE EFFECTUALLY TO PROVIDE FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENCE BY ESTABLISHING AN UNIFORM MILITIA THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 3 pp. May 8, 1792. Evans 24899. Condition: untrimmed; good.
259. (-----1794). AN ACT DIRECTING A DETACHMENT FROM THE MILITIA OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1793]). Folio, 2 pp. May 9, 1794. Evans 27852. Condition: removed; good.
260. (-----1803-15). Group lot of 11 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1803-15). 8vo-4to, 4-89 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters on various aspects of American state militias. Condition: some removed; all good.
261. (-----1814). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF WAR . . . MONIES ADVANCED IN CALLING INTO THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES DETACHMENTS OF MILITIA (Washington, 1814). Folio, sewn, 17 pp. Two copies. Condition: untrimmed; a little light staining; both good.
Establishment of the U.S. Mint 1791
262. (Mint, 1791). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT A MINT SHALL BE ESTABLISHED UNDER SUCH REGULATIONS AS SHALL BE DIRECTED BY LAW ([Philadelphia, 1790]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23880. "That the President . . . is authorized to cause to be engaged, such principal artists as shall be necessary." Condition: removed; good. 
263. (-----1794). AN ACT IN ALTERATION OF THE ACT ESTABLISHING A MINT AND REGULATING THE COINS OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. March 3, 1794. Evans 27832. Condition: removed; good.
264. (-----1800-01). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . SUNDRY STATEMENTS RELATIVE TO THE MINT OF THE UNITED STATES (Philadelphia, 1800). 8vo, 7 pp. January 8, 1800. With: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . SUNDRY STATEMENTS RELATIVE TO THE MINT ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 8 pp., 2 folding tabs. January 21, 1801. With: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE MINT ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 5 pp. February 20, 1801. Three titles, three volumes. Condition: removed; good.
265. (-----1802). DOCUMENTS ACCOMPANYING A BILL TO REPEAL SO MUCH OF TWO ACTS OF CONGRESS AS RELATE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MINT (Washington, 1802). 8vo, 11 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 3278. Condition: untrimmed; toned; good.
266. (-----). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . "AN ACT ESTABLISHING A MINT, AND REGULATING THE COINS OF THE UNITED STATES" ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, 10 pp., 5 folding tabs. With: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . DIRECTOR OF THE MINT ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, 6 pp. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; some toning; good.
267. (-----1803-15). Group lot of 10 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1803-15). 8vo-4to, 6-18 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters on various aspects of U.S. Mint. Condition: most removed; some toning; all good.
268. (Miscellaneous Pamphlets, 1790-1819). Group lot of 55 titles, 1790-1819. Most 8vo, 8-60 pp. Most from northeastern U.S. Mix of sermons, politics, orations, education, etc. Condition: most removed; most good; should be seen; sold as is, w.a.f.
Governing the Mississippi Territory 1800
269. (Mississippi, 1800). PETITION OF CATO WEST, AND OTHERS, IN BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THE OTHER INHABITANTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 27 pp. January 13, 1800. Howes W-271. Evans 38799. Requesting changes in the government of the Territory. Condition: removed; good. 
270. (-----). REPORT, IN PART, OF THE COMMITTEE . . . PETITION OF CATO WEST AND OTHERS, IN BEHALF OF THEMSELVES AND THE OTHER INHABITANTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 14 pp. February 18, 1800. Evans 38817. Condition: removed; good.
271. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE SEVERAL PETITIONS, OF THOMAS BURLING AND OTHERS; OF JOHN COLLIER AND OTHERS; & OF CATO WEST & OTHERS ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 17 pp. April 2, 1800. Evans 38897. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . PETITION OF THOMAS BURLING, AND OTHERS, INHABITANTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 3 pp. April 7, 1800. Evans 38894. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: removed; good.
272. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . LETTER OF JOHN HENDERSON TO WITHROP SERJEANT, AND THE EXTRACT OF A LETTER FROM GOVERNOR SERJEANT ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 3 pp. April 7, 1800. Evans 38892. Against appropriation of lands in Mississippi Territory for support of "clergymen and seminaries of learning, and such like purposes." Condition: removed; good.
273. (-----1801). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . TRANSMITTING COPIES OF THE LAWS OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 16 pp. January 2, 1801. Sabin 49519. Shaw & Shoemaker 1515. Published as part of inquiry into Winthrop Sargent's conduct as governor of the Territory. Condition: removed; good.
274. (-----1803). PROCEEDINGS OF A MEETING OF A NUMBER OF CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, IN THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES (Washington, 1803). 8vo, 5 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 5393. Calling for federal help with land surveys and Indian negotiations. Condition: removed; good.
275. (-----1804). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, ADDRESSED TO WILLIAM LATTIMORE, ON THE SUBJECT OF LAND SOUTH OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE (Washington, 1804). 8vo, 8 pp. Condition: removed; good.
276. (-----1805-06). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . MEMORIALS AND PETITIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF JEFFERSON COLLEGE, IN THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY, AND OF WILLIAM DUNBAR ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, 6 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 9627. With: REPORT . . . THE PETITIONS OF THE MAYOR, ALDERMEN AND ASSISTANTS OF THE CITY OF NATCHEZ, OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF JEFFERSON COLLEGE . . . AND OF WILLIAM DUNBAR (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 11 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 11725. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: both uncut, untrimmed; both good.
277. (-----1806). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR THE DISTRICT EAST OF PEARL RIVER, OF BRITISH GRANTS FOR LANDS LYING IN THE SAID DISTRICT (Washington, 1806). 4to, (1) pp., 3 folding tabs. Condition: removed; a little light soiling to edges of t.p.; good.
278. (-----1809). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . PUBLIC LANDS IN THE COUNTY OF MADISON, IN THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY (Washington, 1809). 4to, 36 pp. Condition: removed; good.
279. (-----1814). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS, ON THE PETITION OF SUNDRY INHABITANTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 10 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 33474. "Praying the interference of congress in quieting and adjusting claims to land in said territory." Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
Earthquakes Devastate Missouri 1814
280. (Missouri, 1814). RESOLUTION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE MISSOURI TERRITORY, FOR THE RELIEF OF THE INHABITANTS OF NEW MADRID COUNTY, WHO HAVE SUFFERED BY EARTHQUAKES (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 4 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good. 
281. (-----1815). MEMORIAL . . . OF THE MISSOURI TERRITORY, ON THE SUBJECT OF THE DEFENCELESS SITUATION OF SAID TERRITORY (Washington, 1815). 8vo, 8 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 36316. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
282. Montlosier, Francois-Dominique de Reynaud. DES EFFETS DE LA VIOLENCE ET DE LA MODERATION DANS LES AFFAIRES DE FRANCE (London, 1796). Small 8vo, 59 (1) pp. Condition: removed; good.
283. (Moravians, 1814). MEMORIAL AND PETITION OF JOHN G. CUNOW . . . SOCIETY OF THE UNITED BRETHREN, COMMONLY CALLED MORAVIANS (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 8 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 33297. Detailing U.S. Army destruction of Moravian Indian missions in the Midwest, praying for relief. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
Haitian Biographies 1790
284. Moreau de Saint-Mery, Mederic L. E. ELOGES DE M. TURC DE CASTELVEYRE, ET DE M. DOLIOULES (Paris, 1790). 12mo, half-title, 40 pp. Biographical sketches of the founders of an asylum/orphanage and a school for girls in Haiti. Condition: removed; good. 
285. (Morocco, 1791). AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE THEREIN MENTIONED ([Philadelphia, 1794]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23859. "That for the purpose of effecting a recognition of the treaty . . . with the new Emperor of Morocco . . . is appropriated a sum not exceeding twenty thousand dollars." Condition: removed; good.
286. (Mountjoy, John). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE PETITION OF JOHN MOUNTJOY ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 pp. February 21, 1800. Evans 38870. Requesting land warrant for service in the American Revolution. Condition: removed; good.
Letters from Napoleon 1798-99
287. (Napoleon Bonaparte). COPIES OF ORIGINAL LETTERS FROM THE ARMY OF GENERAL BONAPARTE IN EGYPT, INTERCEPTED BY THE FLEET UNDER ADMIRAL LORD NELSON (London, 1798-99). 8vo, 2/3 calf and marbled boards, 2 vols. in one, xxiii 248 (4) pp., folding front. map & xxxi 236 4 pp., folding front. map. "Part the First" says 8th ed., "Part the Second" says 4th ed. Condition: good. 
288. (National Armory, 1800). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY AT WAR, ACCOMPANYING A REPORT EXHIBITING THE EXPENSES OF THE NATIONAL ARMORY AT SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 8 pp. January 7, 1800. Evans 38755. Condition: removed; good.
Creating the Path to Citizenship 1790
289. (Naturalization, 1790). AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AN UNIFORM RULE OF NATURALIZATION ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. March 26, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
290. (Navy, 1794). AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT . . . TO CAUSE TO BE PURCHASED OR BUILT A NUMBER OF VESSELS TO BE EQUIPPED AS GALLIES, OR OTHERWISE IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. Same imprint: AN ACT TO MAKE PROVISION FOR THE WIDOW AND ORPHAN CHILDREN OF ROBERT FORSYTH ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 5-7, 1794. Evans 27865. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
291. (-----). AN ACT TO PROVIDE A NAVAL ARMAMENT ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 2 pp. March 27, 1794. Evans 27840. "That the President . . . be authorized to provide, by purchase or otherwise, equip and employ four ships to carry forty four guns each, and two ships to carry thirty six guns each." Condition: removed; good.
292. (-----1800-09). Group lot of 15 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1800-09). 8vo-4to, 4-88 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters on various aspects of U.S. Navy. Condition: some removed; some foxing; all good.
293. (-----1810-19). Group lot of 33 pamphlets. (All Washington 1811-19). 8vo-4to, 4-40 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters on various aspects of U.S. Navy. Condition: some untrimmed; some removed; all good.
294. (New England Literary Herald, 1809-10). First two issues of the Herald, September 1809 and January 1810. 8vo, pp. 1-20 and 21-36. "Boston, published by Farrand, Mallary, & Co. . . . information relative to New Publications and New Editions of Books." Condition: some toning; good.
New England Mississippi Land Company 1804-14
295. (New England Mississippi Land Co., 1804). MEMORIAL OF THE AGENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY TO CONGRESS ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 7 pp. Bound with: A VINDICATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY (Washington, 1804). 8vo, 109 pp. Two titles, one volume. Lands granted by Georgia in the 1790s but located in Mississippi. Condition: untrimmed; good.
296. (-----1805). FACTS, IN REPLY TO THE AGENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND LAND COMPANY (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 26 pp. Criticizing and correcting NEMLC claims, by "A Georgian." Condition: removed; good.
297. (-----). REMARKS, OCCASIONED BY THE VIEW TAKEN OF THE CLAIMS OF 1789, IN A MEMORIAL TO CONGRESS OF THE AGENTS OF THE NEW ENGLAND MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY (Washington, 1805). 8vo, 35 pp. Critical of the 1804 NEMLC Memorial, by "The Agent of the Virginia Yazoo Company." Condition: removed; good.
298. (-----1814). MEMORIAL OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE NEW ENGLAND MISSISSIPPI LAND COMPANY, CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 20 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 33299. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
299. (New York, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE PETITION OF SUNDRY INHABITANTS OF MOUNT-PLEASANT IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 pp. March 11, 1800. Evans 38872. Hoping for government flexibility on their naturalization request. Condition: removed; good.
300. (-----1813). "FREE TRADE & SAILOR'S RIGHTS!" AN ADDRESS TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS OF THE STATE OF NEW-YORK (Albany, 1813). Small 8vo, 20 pp. New York state Republican ticket, p. (1). Not the same as Howes F-346. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
301. (North Carolina, 1790). AN ACT FOR GIVING EFFECT TO THE SEVERAL ACTS THEREIN MENTIONED, IN RESPECT TO THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA, AND OTHER PURPOSES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 2 pp. February 8, 1790. Evans 22956. Dividing state into five districts for collecting duties on imports. Condition: removed; good.
302. (-----). AN ACT FOR GIVING EFFECT TO AN ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JUDICIAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES," WITHIN THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
Light-houses off North Carolina 1794
303. (-----1794). AN ACT TO ERECT A LIGHTHOUSE ON THE HEAD-LAND OF CAPE HATTERAS; AND A LIGHTED BEACON ON SHELL CASTLE ISLAND IN THE HARBOR OF OCCACOCK IN THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 13, 1794. Evans 27853. Condition: removed; good.
304. (-----1803). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . MEMORIAL OF SUNDRY INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON, IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA (Washington, 1803). 8vo, 8 pp. Asking U.S. to prevent France, apparently determined to expel from its West Indies islands "all negroes and mulattoes, to whom emancipation shall be accorded," from sending them to the U.S.; a policy "fraught with danger, to the peace and safety of the United States." Condition: removed; good.
305. (-----1808). RESOLUTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF NORTH CAROLINA (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 6 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 16595. Approval of Embargo, ready to fight to defend U.S. rights and liberties. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
306. (Northwest Territory, 1792). AN ACT RESPECTING THE GOVERNMENT OF THE TERRITORIES OF THE UNITED STATES NORTH WEST AND SOUTH OF THE RIVER OHIO. May 8, 1790. With: AN ACT TO COMPENSATE THE SERVICES OF THE LATE COLONEL GEORGE GIBSON. May 8, 1792. For "extraordinary services" during the American Revolution. ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio broadside. Evans 24902. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: untrimmed; a little water-staining at top edge; good.
307. (-----1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . WHAT ALTERATIONS ARE NECESSARY IN THE LAWS PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES NORT[sic]-WEST OF THE OHIO ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 1 page of text. February 19, 1800. Evans 38825. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . WHAT ALTERATIONS ARE NECESSARY TO BE MADE IN THE JUDICIAL ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TERRITORY NORTH-WEST OF THE OHIO ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 pp. March 3, 1800. Evans 38820. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: removed; good.
308. (-----1802). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . CENSUS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE TERRITORY NORTH WEST OF THE RIVER OHIO ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, sewn, 18 pp., folding table. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
309. (Nova Scotia Refugees, 1802). LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONERS . . . RELATIVE TO THE CLAIMS OF ELIJAH AYER, DECEASED, AND ELIJAH AYER, JUNIOR, BOTH NOVA SCOTIA REFUGEES ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, sewn, 28 pp. On claims of American seeking remuneration for losses in Nova Scotia during the American Revolution. Condition: untrimmed; good.
Samson Occom on Moses Paul 1801
310. Occom, Samson. A SERMON, PREACHED AT THE EXECUTION OF MOSES PAUL, AN INDIAN . . . MURDER OF MR. MOSES COOK (Northampton, 1801). 8vo, 14 (1) pp. "By Sampson Occum, Minister of the Gospel, and Missionary to the Indians." Condition: removed; good. 
311. (Ohio, 1794). AN ACT TO AMEND THE ACT INTITULED "AN ACT TO ENABLE THE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE VIRGINIA LINE ON CONTINENTAL ESTABLISHMENT, TO OBTAIN TITLES TO CERTAIN LANDS LYING NORTH WEST OF THE RIVER OHIO, BETWEEN THE LITTLE MIAMI AND SCIOTA." Same imprint: AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES THEREIN EXPRESSED ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadsheet. June 9, 1794. Evans 27877. Two acts on one broadsheet. Condition: removed; good.
312. (-----1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . SUNDRY PETITIONS, OF PERSONS RESIDING IN THE NORTH WESTERN TERRITORY, BETWEEN THE GREAT AND LITTLE MIAMI RIVERS, ON THE SUBJECT OF JUDGE SYMMES'S PURCHASE ([Philadelphia, 1800). 8vo, 11 pp. April 16, 1800. Evans 38898. Condition: removed; good.
Ohio Becomes a State 1802
313. (-----1802). LETTER FROM THOMAS WORTHINGTON, INCLOSING AN ORDINANCE PASSED BY THE CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF OHIO, TOGETHER WITH THE CONSTITUTION, FORMED AND AGREED TO BY THE CONVENTION FOR THE SAID STATE ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, 35 pp. Condition: removed; good.
314. (-----1804). REPORT IN PART, FROM THE COMMITTEE . . . THE PETITIONS OF SUNDRY RESIDENTS AND PURCHASERS OF LAND IN THE STATE OF OHIO ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 18 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 7588. Condition: removed; good.
Connecticut Cedes the Western Reserve to Ohio 1800
315. (Ohio Western Reserve, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . EXEDIENCY OF ACCEPTING FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, A CESSION OF JURISDICTION OF THE TERRITORY WEST OF PENNSYLVANIA, COMMONLY CALLED THE WESTERN RESERVE OF CONNECTICUT ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 31 pp. March 21, 1800. Howes C-683. Review of conflicting land claims of VA, PA and CT; recommends accepting Western Reserve as part of Ohio. Condition: removed; good. 
316. Orr, Benjamin G. TO THE HONORABLE THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE ([Washington, 1818]). Folio, 3 pp. Orr's March 12, 1818, defense of his handling of military contracts in Georgia and South Carolina. Condition: clipped at top left corner, not affecting text; some weakness at fold lines; fair.
Thomas Paine on the Rights of Man 1792
317. Paine, Thomas. RIGHTS OF MAN. PART THE SECOND. COMBINING PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE (Philadelphia, 1792). 8vo, 120 pp. Evans 24653. Howes P-32. Condition: removed; some toning and foxing; good.
318. (Paranque, Stephen). AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF STEPHEN PARANQUE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 2, 1794. Evans 27843. Allowing Paranque time to pay duties "on account of entering and unloading the ship Port Louis of Marseilles, now lying in the port of New-York." Condition: removed; good.
319. Parrish, John. REMARKS ON THE SLAVERY OF THE BLACK PEOPLE (Philadelphia, 1806). 8vo, 66 pp. Howes P-104. Condition: removed; good.
Establishing the American Patent System 1790
320. (Patents, 1790). AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF USEFUL ARTS ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 3 pp. April 10, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Establishing the procedure for obtaining patents in the U.S. Condition: removed; good.
321. (-----1794). AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT INTITULED "ACT TO PROMOTE THE PROGRESS OF USEFUL ARTS["]. Same imprint: AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN ALTERATIONS IN THE ACT FOR ESTABLISHING THE JUDICIAL COURTS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadsheet. June 7-9, 1794. Evans 27875. Two acts on one broadsheet. Condition: removed; good.
322. (-----1814). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE . . . PERSONS TO WHOM PATENTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED (Washington, 1814). Folio, sewn, 16 pp. Names, addresses, descriptions of inventions. Condition: untrimmed; good.
323. (Pennsylvania, 1804). A COMMUNICATION FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF MANUFACTURES AND THE USEFUL ARTS (Philadelphia, 1804). 8vo, 28 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 7024. Discusses manufacturing in U.S.; signed in print by Society president Tench Coxe. Condition: removed; good.
324. (Pensions, 1790). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INVALID PENSIONERS OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 16, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Pensions for invalids "who were wounded and disabled during the late war." Condition: removed; good.
325. (-----1791). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE THE ACT THEREIN MENTIONED, AND TO MAKE FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS TO INVALIDS, AND FOR THE SUPPORT OF LIGHT-HOUSES, BEACONS, BUOYS, AND PUBLIC PIERS ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23873. Condition: removed; good.
326. (-----1794). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT THE SECRETARY FOR THE DEPAPARTMENT OF WAR . . . MAKE OUT AN EXACT LIST, OF . . . INVALID PENSIONERS. Same imprint: RESOLVED . . . THAT IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE RESPECTIVE CLERKS OF THE SEVERAL DISTRICT COURTS . . . TO RETURN TRUE COPIES OF THE TABLES OF FEES PAYABLE IN THE SUPREME OR SUPERIOR COURTS OF THE STATE IN WHICH SUCH CLERK RESIDES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 9, 1794. Evans 27883. Two resolutions on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
327. Pettibone, Daniel. DESCRIPTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS OF THE RARIFYING AIR-STOVE (Philadelphia, 1810). 16mo, 45 pp. "For warming and ventilating Hospitals, Churches, Colleges . . . &c., &c." Condition: removed; some foxing; good.
328. (Pettit, Charles). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . MEMORIAL OF CHARLES PETTIT, TOGETHER WITH THE REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, THEREON ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 34 pp. April 29, 1800. Evans 38844. Rejects Pettit's claim for compensation for service as Assistant Quartermaster General of Continental Army during American Revolution. Condition: removed; good.
329. (Pickering, John). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT, AGAINST JOHN PICKERING, DISTRICT JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE ([Washington, 1803]). 12mo, 9 pp. December 27, 1803. Shaw & Shoemaker 5459. "Who was impeached by this House, during the last session, of high crimes and misdemeanors"; Pickering later removed from the bench. Condition: removed; light water-staining; fair to good.
330. (Pike, Zebulon). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . TO INQUIRE IF ANY, AND WHAT COMPENSATION OUGHT TO BE MADE TO CAPTAIN PIKE AND HIS COMPANIONS, FOR THEIR SERVICES IN EXPLORING THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, AND IN THEIR EXPEDITION TO THE SOURCES OF THE OSAGE, ARKENSAW, AND LA PLATE RIVERS, TOGETHER WITH THEIR TOUR THROUGH NEW SPAIN (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 3 (1) pp. Dispelling rumors of improper activities on Pike's part. Condition: removed; good.
331. (Port Folio, 1806-08). THE PORT FOLIO (Philadelphia, 1806-08). 8vo, 2/3 calf and marbled boards, 4 vols., each 416 pp. Substantial but not complete run from July 12, 1806 through December 10, 1808. Should be seen. Condition: all good.
Post Office 1791-1825
332. (Post Office, 1791). AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE FOR A LIMITED TIME, AN ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT FOR THE TEMPORARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POST-OFFICE" ([Philadelphia, 1790]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23871. Condition: removed; good.
333. (-----1794). AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE POST-OFFICE AND POST-ROADS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). May 8, 1794. Evans 27849. Folio, 11 pp. Condition: removed; good.
334. (-----1803-14). Group lot of 11 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1803-14). 8vo-4to, 4-38 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters on various aspects of U.S. postal system. Condition: some removed; all good.
335. (-----1811-25). TABLE OF POST OFFICES IN THE UNITED STATES (Washington, 1811). 8vo, wraps, 74 pp. With: Same for 1817 and 1825. Three volumes. Condition: some water-staining; 1817 has scribbling on front wrap; all complete, fair.
336. Poydras, Julien. A DEFENCE OF THE RIGHT OF THE PUBLIC TO THE BATTURE OF NEW ORLEANS (Washington, 1809). 8vo, 20 pp. With: FURTHER OBSERVATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT OF THE PUBLIC TO THE BATTURE OF NEW ORLEANS, OR PORT OF ST. MARY (Washington, 1809). 8vo, 24 pp. With: SPEECH OF JULIEN POYDRAS . . . THE RIGHT OF THE PUBLIC TO THE BATTURE IN FRONT OF THE SUBURB ST. MARY (Washington, 1810). Three titles, three volumes. Poydras was Louisiana Territory delegate to Congress. Condition: all removed; Defence missing lower right corner of t.p., not affecting text; all good.
337. (Printing, 1791). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT ANDREW BROWN, OR ANY OTHER PRINTER, BE PERMITTED . . . TO COLLATE WITH, AND CORRECT BY THE ORIGINAL ROLLS, THE LAWS, RESOLUTIONS AND TREATIES OF THE UNITED STATES, TO BE BY HIM PRINTED ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. February 18, 1791. Evans 23878. Condition: removed; good.
338. (Prisons, 1791). WHEREAS CONGRESS DID . . . RECOMMEND TO THE SEVERAL STATES TO PASS LAWS MAKING IT EXPRESSLY THE DUTIES OF THE KEEPERS OF THEIR JAILS TO RECEIVE AND SAFE KEEP THEREIN ALL PRISONERS COMMITTED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23881. Authorizing U.S. Marshals to establish suitable prison facilities if the states have not done so. Condition: removed; good.
339. (Privateering, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF COMMERCE & MANUFACTURES . . . THE PETITION OF HENRY STOUFFER, AND ANDREW WALLACE ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 16 pp. February 10, 1800. Evans 38854. Requesting help registering a French ship seized by American privateers and resold to them. Condition: removed; good.
Public Debt 1790-94
340. (Public Debt, 1790). AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR THE DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 7 pp. August 4, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
341. (-----). AN ACT MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBTS OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 4 pp. August 10, 1790. Evans 22965. Condition: removed; good.
342. (-----). AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 2 pp. August 12, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
343. (-----). AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT, ENTITLED, "AN ACT MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT, OF THE DEBTS OF THE UNITED STATES" ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. December 27, 1790. Evans 23867. Condition: removed; good.
344. (-----1791). AN ACT TO EXPLAIN AND AMEND AN ACT, INTITULED "AN ACT MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE DEBTS OF THE UNITED STATES" ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 2, 1791. Evans 23874. Condition: removed; good.
345. (-----). AN ACT SUPPLEMENTARY TO THE ACT, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE REDUCTION OF THE PUBLIC DEBT ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23868. Condition: removed; good.
346. (-----1792). REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR PURCHASING THE PUBLIC DEBT ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 19 pp. Evans 27858. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
347. (-----1794). AN ACT FURTHER EXTENDING THE TIME FOR RECEIVING ON LOAN THE DOMESTIC DEBT OF THE UNITED STATES. Same imprint: AN ACT TO COMPENSATE ARTHUR ST. CLAIR ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 30, 1794. Evans 27858. Compensating St. Clair for expenses 1787-89. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
348. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR PURCHASING THE PUBLIC DEBT ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, sewn, blue wraps, 23 pp., incl. p. 23 as folding tab. "Stating the amount of purchases and other proceedings since their report of the 16th December, 1793." Condition: untrimmed; back wrap half gone; scribbles on wraps; contents sound, good.
Notes on the Quarter Masters Bill 1812
349. (Quartermaster, 1812). NOTES ON THE QUARTER MASTERS BILL, RESPECTFULLY SUGGESTED AND SUBMITTED ([Washington, 1812]). 4to broadside. Unsigned suggestions for revisions in bill, with aim of strengthening "a proper Quarter Masters department." Condition: good.
350. [Randolph, Edmund]. A VINDICATION OF MR. RANDOLPH'S RESIGNATION (Philadelphia, 1795). 8vo, 103 pp. Evans 29385. Howes R-55, second issue. Denying rumors that Randolph as Secretary of State had intrigued with the French to block ratification of the Jay Treaty; strongly critical of George Washington. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
John Randolph Takes Offense 1800
351. (Randolph, John, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT . . . TOGETHER WITH A LETTER OF JOHN RANDOLPH, JUNR., A MEMBER OF THIS HOUSE, FOR THE STATE OF VIRGINIA ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 28 pp. January 20, 1800. Evans 38869. Investigating Randolph's claim that two military officers had insulted him outside a theater for his support of reducing the Army and Navy. Condition: removed; good.
352. (-----1810). "Numa," A LETTER TO THE HONORABLE JOHN RANDOLPH ([Philadelphia, 1810?]). 12mo, 38 pp. Sharply critical of Randolph's actions and motives: "You are the principal cause of all the discord that has taken place among the republicans." Condition: removed; good.
353. (Revere, Paul). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURES . . . THE PETITIONS AND MEMORIAL OF PAUL AND JOSEPH W. REVERE (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 6 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 16751. "Of sundry copper smiths in the city and liberties of Philadelphia, and of sundry manufacturers of copper, in the city of New York," praying for a duty on imported sheet copper. Condition: removed; good.
Rhode Island and Providence Plantations 1790
354. (Rhode Island, 1790). AN ACT FOR GIVING EFFECT TO THE SEVERAL ACTS THEREIN MENTIONED, IN RESPECT TO THE STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 2 pp. June 14, 1790. Evans 22957. Condition: removed; good. 
355. (-----). AN ACT FOR GIVING EFFECT TO AN ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE JUDICIAL COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES," WITHIN THE STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 23, 1790. Not in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
356. (-----). AN ACT FOR GIVING EFFECT TO AN ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ENUMERATION OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE UNITED STATES," IN RESPECT TO THE STATE OF RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 5, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
357. Salmon, Thomas. A NEW GEOGRAPHICAL AND HISTORICAL GRAMMAR (London, 1764). 8vo, full calf, xiv 605 (15) pp., 23 folding maps/plates, two-color t.p. Condition: front hinge weak; a little light water-staining; fair. 
358. (Santo Domingo, 1794). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE RELIEF OF SUCH INHABITANTS OF SAINT DOMINGO, RESIDENT WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, AS MAY BE FOUND IN WANT OF SUPPORT ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. February 12, 1794. Evans 27829. Condition: removed; good.
359. (-----1806). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . COMPLAINTS BY THE GOVERNMENT OF FRANCE, AGAINST THE COMMERCE CARRIED ON BY AMERICAN CITIZENS TO THE FRENCH ISLAND OF SAINT DOMINGO (Washington, 1806). 8vo, sewn, 15 pp. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
Sargent's Difficulties as Governor of the Mississippi Territory
360. (Sargent, Winthrop). PAPERS IN RELATION TO THE OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF WINTHROP SARGENT ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 29 pp. January 2, 1801. Howes S-111. Sargent's defense against federal action "To enquire into the official conduct of Winthrop Sargent, governor of the Mississippi territory." Condition: removed; good. 
361. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE, APPOINTED TO ENQUIRE INTO THE OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF WINTHROP SARGENT, GOVERNOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 10 pp. February 19, 1801. Supporting Sargent against charges (but President Jefferson did not reappoint him). Condition: removed; good.
362. Sayre, Stephen. THE CASE OF STEPHEN SAYRE (Philadelphia, [1805]). 8vo, caption title, 21 pp. On Sayre's claims for services in Europe during the American Revolution. Condition: removed; good.
363. (Seamen, 1800). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE, INCLUDING ABSTRACTS OF ALL THE RETURNS MADE TO HIM BY THE COLLECTORS OF THE DIFFERENT PORTS, OF REGISTERED SEAMEN, AND OF IMPRESSED SEAMEN ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 16 pp., 1 folding tab. December 12, 1800. Evans 38756. Condition: removed; good.
364. Selfridge, Thomas O. A CORRECT STATEMENT OF THE WHOLE PRELIMINARY CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THO. O. SELFRIDGE AND BENJ. AUSTIN (Charlestown, 1807). 8vo, 52 pp. McDade 860. "Also, a brief account of the catastrophe in State Street, Boston, on the 4th August, 1806." Selfridge shot and killed Charles Austin after a series of public disagreements with Austin's father. A jury that included Paul Revere acquitted him of manslaughter. Condition: untrimmed; removed; names and notes on t.p. and first leaf; fair.
Senate Journals 1789-94
365. (Senate, 1789). JOURNAL OF THE FIRST SESSION OF THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BEGUN . . . MARCH 4TH, 1789 (New York, 1789). 4to, full calf, 172 pp. Evans 22207. Condition: good.
366. (-----1790). JOURNAL OF THE SECOND SESSION OF THE SENATE . . . BEGUN . . . JANUARY 4TH, 1790 (New York, 1790). 4to, full calf, 224 pp. Evans 22982. Condition: good.
367. (-----1791). JOURNAL OF THE THIRD SESSION OF THE SENATE . . . BEGUN . . . DECEMBER 6TH, 1790 (Philadelphia, 1791). 4to, full calf, 203 pp. Evans 23901. Condition: good.
368. (-----). JOURNAL OF THE SENATE . . . FIRST SESSION OF THE SECOND CONGRESS, BEGUN . . . OCTOBER 24TH, 1791 (Philadelphia, 1791). Folio, full calf, 228 pp. Condition: good.
369. (-----1792). JOURNAL OF THE SENATE . . . SECOND SESSION OF THE SECOND CONGRESS, BEGUN . . . NOVEMBER 5TH, 1792 (Philadelphia, 1792). 4to, full calf, 100 pp. Condition: some cracking to leather on covers; contents good.
370. (-----1793-94). JOURNAL OF THE SENATE . . . FIRST SESSION OF THE THIRD CONGRESS BEGUN . . . DECEMBER 2d, 1793 (Philadelphia, 1793). 4to, full calf, 205 pp. Evans 27911. Bound with: JOURNAL OF THE SENATE . . . SECOND SESSION OF THE THIRD CONGRESS, BEGUN . . . NOVEMBER 3d, 1794 (Philadelphia, 1794). 4to, 205 & 114 (12) pp. Two titles bound as one. Condition: good.
The Senate Establishes "Rules for Conducting Business" 1801
371. (-----1801). RULES FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1801]). Tall 12mo, wraps, 13 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 1560. Condition: good.
372. (Shipping, 1791). AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE UNLADING OF SHIPS OR VESSELS, IN CASES OF OBSTRUCTION BY ICE ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. January 7, 1791. Evans 23877. Condition: removed; good.
373. (----1794). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT THE PRESIDENT BE AUTHORIZED TO DIRECT CLEARANCES TO BE GRANTED TO ANY SHIPS OR VESSELS . . . FOR ANY PORT BEYOND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 7, 1794. Evans 27882. Condition: removed; good.
374. (-----1812). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . LIST OF CAPTURES MADE BY THE BELLIGERENTS OF EUROPE, DURING THE PRESENT EUROPEAN WAR (Washington, 1812). Small folio, 8 pp., 38 folding charts. Condition: removed; good.
Sinking Fund 1803-14
375. (Sinking Fund, 1803-05). REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND, TO CONGRESS. 7TH FEBRUARY, 1803 ([Washington, 1803]). 4to, 19 pp., 2 folding tabs. Two copies. With: Same, 5th February, 1805 ([Washington, 1805]). 4to, 19 pp., 1 folding tab. Two titles, three volumes. Condition: all removed; some cover soiling; otherwise all good.
376. (-----1806-09). REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND . . . FEBRUARY 5TH, 1806 (Washington, 1806). 4to, 29 pp., 2 folding tabs. With: Same, February 5, 1807 (Washington, 1807). 4to, 28 pp., 1 folding tab. With: Same, February 6, 1808 (Washington, 1808). 4to, 26 pp., 5 folding tabs. With: Same, February 4, 1809 (Washington, 1809). 4to, 20 (2) pp., 5 folding tabs. Four titles, four volumes. Condition: all removed; all good.
377. (-----1810-14). REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE SINKING FUND . . . FEBRUARY 5, 1810 (Washington, 1810). 4to, 21 pp., 4 folding tabs. With: Same, February 5, 1812 (Washington, 1812). 4to, 15 pp., 6 folding tabs. With: Same, February 6, 1813. (Washington, 1813). 4to, 15 pp., 7 folding tabs. With: Same, February 7, 1814 (Washington, 1814). 4to, 14 (2) pp., 6 folding tabs. Two copies. Four titles, five volumes. Condition: three removed, two sewn; all good.
378. (Skipwith, Fulwar). AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN EXPENSES INCURRED BY FULWAR SKIPWITH, ON PUBLIC ACCOUNT. Same imprint: AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF REUBEN SMITH AND NATHAN STRONG ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 19, 1794. Evans 27854. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
379. (Smith, Campbell). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . THE PETITION OF CAMPBELL SMITH ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 12 pp. February 21, 1800. Evans 38834. Requests additional compensation for Army service under James Wilkinson 1794-97. Condition: removed; good.
380. (Snuff and Sugar, 1794). AN ACT LAYING CERTAIN DUTIES UPON SNUFF AND REFINED SUGAR ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 6 pp. June 5, 1794. Evans 27870. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
381. (South Carolina, 1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE MEMORIAL OF MATTHEW PATTERSON, AND SUNDRY OTHER PERSONS, RESIDING ON THE WESTERN BORDERS OF NORTH AND SOUTH-CAROLINA ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 6 pp. April 7, 1800. Evans 38866. Requesting to stay under jurisdiction of SC rather than NC or TN. Condition: removed; good.
382. (-----1804). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . TO MAKE THE VALUATION OF LANDS AND DWELLING-HOUSES, AND THE ENUMERATION OF SLAVES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH-CAROLINA ([Washington, 1804]). 8vo, 11 pp. Condition: removed; good.
383. (Southern Territories, 1790). AN ACT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES SOUTH OF THE OHIO RIVER ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. May 26, 1790. Evans 22960. "That the territory of the United States, south of the river Ohio, for the purpose of temporary government, shall be one district." Condition: removed; good.
384. (Spain, 1802). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . RELATIVE TO CERTAIN SPOLIATIONS . . . 20TH APRIL, 1802 ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, sewn, 31 pp., plus 4 oblong folding tables. On Spanish depredations against American shipping, calling for compensation from Spain. Condition: one table clipped lower left, not affecting text; good.
385. (State Laws, 1790). AN ACT TO PRESCRIBE THE MODE TO WHICH THE PUBLIC ACTS, RECORDS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS IN EACH STATE, SHALL BE AUTHENTICATED SO AS TO TAKE EFFECT IN EVERY OTHER STATE ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. May 26, 1790. Evans 22968. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
386. (States, 1791). AN ACT TO CONTINUE AN ACT, ENTITLED, "AN ACT DECLARING THE ASSENT OF CONGRESS TO CERTAIN ACTS OF THE STATES OF MARYLAND, GEORGIA AND RHODE-ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS["] ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. January 10, 1791. Evans 23870. Condition: removed; good.
387. (-----1794). AN ACT MAKING PROVISION FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE INTEREST ON THE BALANCES DUE TO CERTAIN STATES, UPON A FINAL SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE INDIVIDUAL STATES ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. May 31, 1794. Evans 27859. Condition: removed; good.
388. (Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm von, 1790). AN ACT FOR FINALLY ADJUSTING AND SATISFYING THE CLAIMS OF FRIEDRICH WILLIAM DE STEUBEN ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Awarding annual pension of $2,500 for "the sacrifices and eminent services made and rendered to the United States during the late war." Condition: removed; good.
389. (Stewart & Davidson, 1790). AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF JOHN STEWART AND JOHN DAVIDSON. Remitting duties on imported salt destroyed by flood in Annapolis. Same imprint: AN ACT TO CONTINUE IN FORCE FOR A LIMITED TIME, AN ACT, INTITULED, "AN ACT FOR THE TEMPORARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POST-OFFICE" ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. August 4, 1790. Evans 22961. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
390. Tanguy de la Boissiere, C. C. OBSERVATIONS SUR LA DEPECHE ECRITE LE 16 JANVIER 1797, PAR M. PICKERING (Philadelphia, 1797). 8vo, 50 pp. Evans 32904. Howes T-21. Argues that U.S. is favoring England and is unfair to France. Condition: removed; good.
391. (Tariff, 1790). AN ACT FURTHER TO SUSPEND PART OF AN ACT, ENTITULED, "AN ACT TO REGULATE THE COLLECTION OF THE DUTIES IMPOSED BY LAW ON THE TONNAGE OF SHIPS OR VESSELS, AND ON GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDIZES IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES," AND TO AMEND THE SAID ACT ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. April 15, 1790. Evans 22962. Condition: removed; good.
392. (-----). AN ACT TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTUALLY FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE DUTIES IMPOSED BY LAW ON GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDIZE IMPORTED INTO THE UNITED STATES, AND ON THE TONNAGE OF SHIPS OR VESSELS ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 41 pp. August 4, 1790. Evans 22970. Condition: removed; good.
393. (Tazewell, William). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE PETITION OF WILLIAM TAZEWELL ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 9 pp. April 9, 1800. Evans 38868. Requests compensation for expenses incurred after capture by a French privateer while in the U.S. diplomatic corps. Condition: removed; good.
394. (Tea, 1791). AN ACT MAKING FURTHER PROVISION FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE DUTIES BY LAW IMPOSED ON TEAS, AND TO PROLONG THE TERM FOR THE PAYMENT OF DUTIES ON WINES ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 3 pp. March 3, 1791. Evans 23861. Condition: removed; good.
395. (-----1794). AN ACT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF CREDIT FOR TEAS IMPORTED IN THE SHIP ARGONAUT; AND TO PERMIT THE EXPORT OF GOODS SAVED OUT OF THE WRECK OF THE SNOW FREELOVE. Same imprint: AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF JOHN ROBBE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. June 4, 1794. Evans 27863. Two acts on one broadside. Condition: removed; good.
Tennessee 1790-1813
396. (Tennessee, 1790). AN ACT TO ACCEPT A CESSION OF THE CLAIMS OF THE STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA, TO A CERTAIN DISTRICT OF WESTERN TERRITORY ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 3 pp. April 2, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: removed; good.
397. (-----1800). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . ENQUIRY INTO THE SITUATION AND EXTENT OF THE VACANT AND UNAPPROPRIATED LANDS CLAIMED BY THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE CESSION OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 13 pp. May 9, 1800. Evans 38896. Condition: removed; good.
398. (-----1805). IN SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES. JANUARY 8TH, 1805 . . . LANDS CLAIMED BY THE UNITED STATES, WITHIN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, sewn, 16 pp. Report on North Carolina's 1780s-1802 grants of lands that turned out to be in TN. Two copies. Condition: untrimmed; both good.
399. (-----1806). A BILL, TO AUTHORISE THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, TO ISSUE GRANTS, AND PERFECT TITLES TO CERTAIN LANDS ([Washington, 1806]). Folio, 5 pp. "A bill for opening a land office, and providing for the sales of the public lands of the United States, in the state of Tennessee." Condition: good.
400. (-----1813). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . RELATIVE TO MURDERS COMMITTED BY THE INDIANS, IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE (Washington, 1813). 8vo, sewn, 19 pp. Condition: untrimmed; good.
401. (Texas, 1817). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . PROCEEDING OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO TOOK POSSESSION OF AMELIA ISLAND AND OF GALVEZTON (Washington, 1817). 8vo, 46 pp. Condition: untrimmed; good.
402. Thornton, William. CADMUS: OR, A TREATISE ON THE ELEMENTS OF WRITTEN LANGUAGE (Philadelphia, 1793). Small 8vo, 110 pp. Evans 26258. "With an Essay on the mode of teaching the Surd or Deaf, and consequently Dumb, to Speak." Condition: removed; good. 
403. [-----]. POLITICAL ECONOMY: FOUNDED IN JUSTICE AND HUMANITY. IN A LETTER TO A FRIEND (Washington, 1804). Small 8vo, 24 pp. On the subject of slavery. Condition: removed; good.
404. -----. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1805]). Small 8vo, 12 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 9636. On disagreements between Thornton and Benjamin Latrobe over design and construction of the Capitol. Condition: removed; good.
Fulton on "The Torpedo or Sub-Marine Explosion" 1811
405. (Torpedoes, 1811). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY . . . EXPERIMENTS WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE CITY AND HARBOR OF NEW YORK (Washington, 1811). 8vo, sewn, 55 pp., diagrams/illus. "For the purpose of trying the practical use of the torpedo or sub-marine explosion," Robert Fulton's inventions for coastal defense. Condition: untrimmed; good. 
406. Tousard, Anne-Louis de. JUSTIFICATION OF LEWIS TOUSARD ADDRESSED TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FRANCE (Philadelphia, 1793). 8vo, 33 pp. Evans 26269. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
407. (-----1794). AN ACT ALLOWING LIEUTENANT COLONEL TOUSARD AN EQUIVALENT FOR HIS PENSION FOR LIFE ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio broadside. April 30, 1794. Evans 27848. Single payment of $3,600 in lieu of $360 annual pension, for services in American Revolution. Condition: removed; good.
Treasury 1790-1819
408. (Treasury, 1790). AN ACT TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTUALLY FOR THE SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE INDIVIDUAL STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. August 5, 1790. Evans 22969. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
409. (-----1790-92). REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, RELATIVE TO THE LOANS NEGOTIATED UNDER THE ACTS OF . . . AUGUST 1790 ([New York, 1790]). Folio, 22 pp. Sewn with: Samuel Meredith report December 5, 1791 ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 14 pp. Sewn with: Meredith report February 28, 1792 ([Philadelphia, 1792]). 11 pp. Three titles bound as one. Condition: removed; good.
410. (-----1791). AN ACT SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE ACT "ESTABLISHING THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT," AND FOR A FURTHER COMPENSATION TO CERTAIN OFFICERS ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23866. Condition: removed; good.
411. (-----). AN ACCOUNT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES . . . ENDING ON THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY OF DECEMBER ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-ONE (Philadelphia, [1792]). Folio, 61 pp., incl. 1 folding tab. Evans 26341. Condition: removed; good.
412. (-----). THE TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES' ACCOUNTS OF PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS OF PUBLIC MONIES . . . 26TH OCTOBER, 1791 ([Philadelphia, 1791]). Folio, blue wraps, 52 pp. Evans 23923. Condition: untrimmed; lacks back wrap; some water-staining; fair.
413. (-----1792). Same for November 6, 1792 ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 67 pp. Evans 24939. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
414. (-----). AN ACT MAKING ALTERATIONS IN THE TREASURY AND WAR DEPARTMENTS ([Philadelphia, 1792]). Folio, 2 pp. May 8, 1792. Evans 24897. Condition: removed; good.
415. (-----1793). AN ACCOUNT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES (Philadelphia, 1794). Sewn with: APPENDIX CONTAINING STATEMENTS SHEWING THE OPERATION OF THE FUNDS FOR REDUCING THE DOMESTIC DEBT. Folio, blue wraps, 65 pp., 2 folding tabs, Appendix (10) pp. Condition: untrimmed; front wrap soiled; good.
416. (-----). COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (Philadelphia, [1793]). Folio, 65 pp., incl. 1 folding tab. Evans 26343. Sewn with: GENERAL STATE OF THE REVENUE ON DOMESTIC DISTILLED SPIRITS ([Philadelphia, 1793]). 2 pp., 1 folding tab. Sewn with: ABSTRACT OF GOODS, WARES AND MERCHANDIZE EXPORTED FROM THE SEVERAL STATES ([Philadelphia, 1793]). (1) p., 5 folding tabs. Three imprints bound as one. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
417. (-----1794). THE TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES' ACCOUNTS OF PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS OF PUBLIC MONIES . . . MARCH 1794 ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, blue wraps, 51 pp. Not listed in Evans. Condition: untrimmed; good.
418. (-----1800). AN ACCOUNT OF THE RECEIPTS & EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE YEAR 1800 (Washington, [1802]). Folio, blue wraps, 71 (1) pp. Appendix (6) pp., 1 folding tab. Condition: trimmed at right, not affecting text; good.
419. (-----1801). Same for 1801 (Washington, [1803]). Folio, blue wraps, 74 (1) pp., 1 folding tab, Appendix (6) pp., 2 folding tabs . Condition: spine worn; right edge rough, some effect on tabs; otherwise sound, good.
420. (-----). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, IN RELATION TO THE DESTRUCTION OF OFFICIAL BOOKS AND PAPERS, BY THE FIRE, IN THE BUILDING OCCUPIED BY THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 8 pp. February 24, 1801. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . CAUSES OF THE LATE FIRES IN THE WAR AND TREASURY DEPARTMENTS ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 24 pp. February 28, 1801. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: removed; good.
421. (-----1801-03). Group lot of 16 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1801-03). 8vo-small folio, 8-208 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury on various aspects of federal budget. Condition: most untrimmed; some removed; some browning; all good.
422. (-----1804-06). Group lot of 16 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1804-06). 8vo-small folio, 8-101 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury. Condition: most untrimmed; most removed; some spotting; all good.
423. (-----1807-09). Group lot of 19 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1807-09). 8vo-4to, 7-233 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury. Condition: some untrimmed; most removed; good.
424. (-----1810-11). Group lot of 23 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1810-11). One 8vo, rest 4to, 4-61 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury. Condition: all removed; all good.
425. (-----1811). AN ACCOUNT OF THE RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR THE YEAR 1811 (Washington, 1813). Folio, blue wraps, printed label, 81 pp., 4 folding tabs, Appendix (5) pp., 3 folding tabs. Condition: wraps worn; right edge rough, not affecting text; contents sound, good.
426. (-----1812). Same for 1812 (Washington, 1814). Folio, blue wraps, printed label, 82 (1) pp., large folding tab, (7) pp., 2 folding tabs. Condition: untrimmed; top edge of front wrap and first few leaves rough, not affecting text; fair.
427. (-----1812-13). Group lot of 22 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1812-13). 8vo-4to, 6-78 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury. Condition: some untrimmed; most removed; some foxing or spotting; all good.
428. (-----1814). Group lot of 33 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1814). 8vo-small folio, sewn, 4-60 pp., folding tabs. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury. Condition: most untrimmed; some browning, spotting; all good.
429. (-----1815-19). Group lot of 13 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1815-19). 8vo-small folio, sewn, 4-86 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of the Treasury. Condition: all untrimmed; some browning; all good.
430. (Treaties, 1790). RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . THAT ALL TREATIES MADE, OR WHICH SHALL BE MADE AND PROMULGATED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED STATES, SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME BE PUBLISHED ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. June 14, 1790. Not listed in Evans. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
431. (Tripoli, 1806). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . THE APPLICATION OF HAMET CARAMALLI, EX-BASHAW OF TRIPOLI (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 81 pp. Caramalli requesting remuneration for losses from cooperation with U.S. in Barbary War. Condition: untrimmed; good.
432. (-----). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . APPLICATION OF HAMET CARAMALLI (Washington, 1806). 8vo, 10 pp. Shaw & Shoemaker 11733. Two copies. Proposing payment to Caramalli. Condition: one untrimmed, one trimmed at top; both good.
United States Military Philosophical Society 1806-09
433. (United States Military Philosophical Society, 1806). EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, AT A STATED MEETING HELD OCTOBER 6, 1806 ([New York, 1806]). 8vo, sewn, (10) pp. First published extracts of group established in 1802 at West Point. Condition: horizontal fold line; good.
434. (-----1809). EXTRACTS FROM THE MINUTES . . . AN OCCASIONAL MEETING HELD AT NEW-YORK, DECEMBER 28TH, 1809 ([New York, 1810]). Small 4to, 22 pp. Condition: removed; good.
435. (Verdier, John Baptiste). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . THE PETITION OF JOHN BAPTISTE VERDIER ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 21 pp. Evans 38842. Requesting payment for service in Colonel Armand's legion during the American Revolution. Condition: removed; good.
436. (Vermont, 1787). STATUTES OF THE STATE OF VERMONT (Windsor, 1787). Small 4to, full calf, 171 pp. McCorison 136. Evans 20827. Condition: good.
437. (-----1789). ACTS AND LAWS PASSED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT . . . OCTOBER, 1789 ([Windsor, 1790]). Small 4to, running title, 19 pp. McCorison 185. Evans 22217. Condition: untrimmed; owner's signatures on front leaf; front leaf clipped at top, into header; pp. 9-19 top edge rough, not affecting text; fair.
438. (-----1790). ACTS AND LAWS . . . OCTOBER, 1790 ([Windsor, 1790]). Small 4to, running title, 11 pp. McCorison 186. Evans 23017. Condition: untrimmed; edges rough; top edge of first leaf chewed, affecting header; fair.
Vermont Joins the Union 1791
439. (-----). AN ACT GIVING EFFECT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE STATE OF VERMONT ([Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to, 2 pp. March 2, 1791. Evans 23857. Condition: removed; good.
Murder in the Virgin Islands 1811
440. (Virgin Islands, 1812). A. M. Belisario, A REPORT OF THE TRIAL OF ARTHUR HODGE . . . FOR THE MURDER OF HIS NEGRO MAN SLAVE NAMED PROSPER (Middletown, 1812). 16mo, orig. boards, 185 pp. Hodge, "Late one of the Members of His Majesty's Council for the Virgin-Islands," convicted and hanged in a landmark case. Condition: untrimmed; binding weak, crudely resewn in early 19th century; slight water-staining; contents complete, sound.
441. (Virginia Bounties, 1813). LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONER OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE . . . WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE TRACT FOR SATISFYING THE BOUNTIES TO THE OFFICERS AND SOLDIERS OF THE VIRGINIA LINE, ON CONTINENTAL ESTABLISHMENT (Washington, 1813). Folio, 13 pp. "Between the little Miami and Sciota rivers." Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
442. (War Department, 1792). TREASURY DEPARTMENT, DEC. 7TH, 1792 . . . DISBURSEMENTS MADE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF WAR . . . ALEXANDER HAMILTON ([New York, 1792]). 4to, 8 pp. Evans 24942. Condition: untrimmed; removed; good.
443. (-----1802-13). Group lot of 17 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1802-13). 8vo-small folio, 4-47 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of War on various U.S. military subjects. Condition: some untrimmed; most removed; all good.
444. (-----1814). Group lot of 16 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1814). 8vo-small folio, 4-16 pp., folding tabs. All federal government publications. Reports, messages, letters from the Secretary of War. Condition: some untrimmed; some removed; all good.
445. (War of 1812). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . THE SPIRIT AND MANNER IN WHICH THE WAR HAS BEEN WAGED BY THE ENEMY (Washington, 1813). 8vo, 193 pp. Detailed criticism of British military conduct. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; some toning; good.
446. (-----). Group lot of 22 pamphlets. (All Washington, 1812-14). 8vo, 4-252 pp. All federal government publications. Reports, petitions, messages on various aspects of the war. Condition: most untrimmed; most good; should be seen, sold as is, w.a.f.
Washington, D.C. 1790-1815
447. (Washington, D.C., 1790). AN ACT FOR ESTABLISHING THE TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 16, 1790. Not listed in Evans. "That a district of territory, not exceeding ten miles square, to be located as hereafter directed on the river Potomack, at some place between the mouths of the Eastern-Branch and Conogochegue be, and the same is hereby accepted for the permanent seat of the government of the United States." Condition: removed; good.
448. (-----1791). AN ACT TO AMEND "AN ACT, FOR ESTABLISHING THE TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT SEAT OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES" (Philadelphia, 1791]). 4to broadside. March 3, 1791. Evans 23869. Condition: removed; good.
449. (-----1799). LETTER FROM THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ([Philadelphia, 1799]). 8vo, 9 pp., 2 folding tabs. Evans 36525. "With an account of the present state of the public buildings in that city." Condition: removed; good.
450. (-----1801). ACTS CONCERNING THE TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA, AND THE CITY OF WASHINGTON ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 14 pp. With: MEMORIAL OF SUNDRY FREEHOLDERS AND INHABITANTS OF THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 4 pp. January 26, 1801. Two titles, two volumes. Condition: removed; good.
451. (-----1801-02). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . REPRESENTATION OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON (Washington, 1802). 8vo, sewn, 62 pp., 1 folding tab. Sewn with: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . EXPENDITURE OF MONEY MADE BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 7 pp. With: REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE . . . DISPUTES BETWEEN THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON AND OTHER PERSONS ([Washington], 1802). 8vo, 32 pp. Three titles, two volumes. Condition: both uncut, untrimmed; both good.
452. (-----1802). LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . EXPENCES INCURRED BY THE UNITED STATES, IN THE EXERCISE OF JURISDICTION OVER THE TERRITORY OF COLUMBIA ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, sewn, [7] pp., folding chart. With: REPORT ON THE PETITION OF SUNDRY INHABITANTS OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, 7 pp. On canal to connect Potomac River and Eastern Branch. With: MEMORIAL AND REMONSTRANCE OF SUNDRY INHABITANTS OF THE COUNTY AND TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ([Washington, 1802]). 8vo, 6 pp. Three titles, three volumes. Condition: sloping cut at top edge of Report, not affecting text; Letter and Memorial good; Report fair.
453. (-----1805). MEMORIAL OF THE DELEGATES APPOINTED BY VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ([Washington, 1805]). 8vo, sewn, 32 pp. On various points of interest to the residents of the District of Columbia. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; good.
454. (-----1814). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . TO INQUIRE INTO THE CAUSES AND PARTICULARS OF THE INVASION OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, BY THE BRITISH FORCES (Washington, 1814). 8vo, sewn, 188 202-270 pp., 2 folding tabs. Howes W-152. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; some toning; good.
455. (-----). LETTER FROM PATRICK MAGRUDER, CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . DESTRUCTION OF THE OFFICE OF THE HOUSE (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 6 pp. With: REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE . . . EXPEDIENCY OF REBUILDING, OR REPAIRING THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS, IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 4 pp. With: LETTER FROM THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES . . . RELATIVE TO THE LOSS OF HIS CONTINGENT ACCOUNT AND VOUCHERS (Washington, 1814). 8vo, 21 pp. Three titles, three volumes. Condition: all untrimmed; all good.
456. (-----1814-15). REPORTS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS OF STATE, TREASURY, WAR, AND NAVY AND GENERAL POST-OFFICE, IN RELATION TO THE DESTRUCTION OF OFFICIAL BOOKS AND PAPERS, IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE INCURSION OF THE ENEMY (Washington, 1814). 8vo, sewn, 24 pp. Two copies. With: LETTER FROM GEORGE W. CAMPBELL, ESQ., LATE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY . . . INVASION OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON (Washington, 1815). 8vo, sewn, 12 pp. Two titles, three volumes. Condition: one copy of Reports trimmed close, others untrimmed; all good.
457. (-----, longitude). ABSTRACT OF CALCULATIONS, TO ASCERTAIN THE LONGITUDE OF THE CAPITOL (Washington, 1817). Small 4to, blue wraps, 20 pp. With: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . LONGITUDE OF THE CAPITOL (Washington, 1822). 8vo, 9 pp. With: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . LONGITUDE OF THE CAPITOL (Washington, 1824). 8vo, sewn, 147 pp. Three titles, three volumes. Condition: all good.
George Washington Addresses Congress 1794
458. Washington, George. SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT . . . TO BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS ([Philadelphia, 1794]). Folio, 4 pp. Evans 27923. Speech of November 19, 1794, on Whiskey Rebellion, Indian troubles, public debt, U.S. mint. Condition: untrimmed; some darkening at edges; good.
Purchase of West Point 1790
459. (West Point, 1790). AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A TRACT OF LAND FOR THE USE OF THE UNITED STATES ([New York, 1790]). Folio broadside. July 5, 1790. Not listed in Evans. "Cause to be purchased for the use of the United States, the whole or such part, of that tract of land in the State of New-York, commonly called West-Point." Condition: removed; good.
460. (White House, 1801). REPORT OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE . . . THE ACCOMMODATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES ([Washington, 1801]). 8vo, 12 pp. February 27, 1801. Includes lists of furniture, dishes, carpets, etc. Condition: removed; good.
The Many Misdeeds of James Wilkinson 1808-11
461. (Wilkinson, James, 1808). DEPOSITION OF DANIEL CLARK . . . IN RELATION TO THE CONDUCT OF GENERAL JAMES WILKINSON (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 8 pp. Clark "the delegate in the House of Representatives of the United States, from the Territory of Orleans." Condition: removed; good.
462. (-----). MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . COMMUNICATING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION, TOUCHING THE OFFICIAL CONDUCT OF BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES WILKINSON (Washington, 1808). 8vo, 30 pp. Howes W-430. Condition: removed; some toning; good.
463. (-----1809-10). Mixed volume, consisting of the following: MEMOIRS OF GENERAL WILKINSON, Volume 2 (Washington, 1810). 99 pp. Followed by: APPENDIX, TO VOLUME THE SECOND. 136 pp. Followed by: APPENDIX, TO VOLUME THE FOURTH. 205 pp. Followed by: POSTSCRIPT TO APPENDIX VOL. IV. 12 pp., folding map. Followed by: Daniel Clark, PROOFS OF THE CORRUPTION OF GEN. JAMES WILKINSON, AND OF HIS CONNEXION WITH AARON BURR (Philadelphia, 1809). 150 199 pp. Howes C-431. 8vo volume, orig. 2/3 calf and marbled boards. Condition: small burn spot lower edge of pp. 3-16 of first title, not affecting text; otherwise all good. 
464. (-----1810). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE, APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDUCT OF BRIGADIER GEN. J. WILKINSON (Washington, 1810). 8vo, 217 pp, tabs. Howes W-432 & W-433 variant. Condition: uncut, untrimmed; t.p. trimmed at bottom and top right, not affecting text; good.
465. (-----1811). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDUCT OF GENERAL WILKINSON (Washington, 1811). 8vo, 2/3 calf and marbled boards, 582 pp., 5 folding tabs, 2 folding cipher sheets. Howes W-433. Condition: good.
The Lost Dauphin's Iroquois Spelling Book 1813
466. Williams, Eleazar. GAIATONSERA IONTEWEIENSTAKWA . . . A SPELLING BOOK IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE SEVEN IROQUOIS NATIONS (Plattsburgh, NY, 1813). 16mo, 24 pp. Early work by a sometime Episcopal missionary, self-appointed Indian leader, and controversial figure (1789-1858) who "became well known for hypocrisy, indolence and desire for notoriety," including the claim for the last two decades of his life that he was Louis XVII, Dauphin of France. Condition: removed; trimmed close; good.
467. Woodward, Augustus B. A REPRESENTATION OF THE CASE OF OLIVER POLLOCK (Washington, 1803). 8vo, 121 pp. Pollock's claims for services in Revolution and as U.S. agent in Havana 1782-85; long-running process. Condition: removed; trimmed close at top, affecting some page numbers; good.
468. (Wooster, Mary). REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CLAIMS . . . PETITION OF MARY WOOSTER, RELICT OF THE LATE GENERAL DAVID WOOSTER ([Philadelphia, 1800]). 8vo, 4 pp. April 28, 1800. Evans 38838. David Wooster died of wounds in 1777, while a brigadier general in the Continental Army; committee recommends not awarding his widow the half-pay pension he would have received for earlier British service. Condition: removed; good.
469. (Worcester Magazine, 1786). THE WORCESTER MAGAZINE (Worcester, 1786). 8vo, 2/3 calf and marbled boards, pp. 15-478. Second week in April through the fourth week in December 1786. Includes serial "History of the late War in America," from British Annual Registers 1776-78. Condition: incomplete copy of earlier number bound in at front; good.
Yazoo Claims 1809
470. (Yazoo Claims, 1809). SUNDRY PAPERS, IN RELATION TO CLAIMS, COMMONLY CALLED THE YAZOO CLAIMS (Washington, 1809). 8vo, 300 pp. Howes Y-4. Detailing 1789-95 Georgia land grants and subsequent battles over ownership; in 1814 Congress paid the Yazoo claimants $4.29 million. Condition: removed; good.
471. Young, Edward. THE REVENGE: A TRAGEDY, IN FIVE ACTS (Boston, [1796]). 16mo, 60 pp. Evans 28145. "As performed at the Theatre in Boston." Condition: removed; toned; fair.
472. [Zschokke, Heinrich]. ABAELLINO: THE GREAT BANDIT (Boston, 1802). 16mo, 57 pp. Shaw and Shoemaker 3606. "A dramatic piece, from the German of Schiller. Translated and adapted to the stage, by William Dunlap, Esq. Newyork." Condition: removed; fair.
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1. All bids are to be made per lot as numbered in the catalogue.
2. All property is sold "AS IS." The purpose of the catalogue descriptions is to provide a general listing and account of physical condition for each item, and neither the Auctioneers nor their employees make any warranties or representations of any kind with respect to the items or their value. Bidders should personally inspect items to determine age, origin, possible errors in cataloguing, and condition. All sales are final; no returns.
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4. The minimum bid for lots in this auction is $20.00.
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