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THE LIBRARY OB" THE LATE

^Benson f . ilossins

AMEIilCAN HISTORIAN

PART I

AUTOGRAPH LETTERS

AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHER
GREAT RARITIES, TWENTY-FIVE AUTOGRAPH LETTERS
AND DOCUMENTS OP GEORGE WASHINGTON, ETHAN
ALLEN'S LIST OF HIS OFFICERS, SCHUYLER'S
ORDERLY BOOK OF THE CANADIAN CAM-
PAIGN, LETTERS OF LAFAYETTE, AN
AUTOGRAPH OF MYLES STANDISH,
MINUTES OF THE MEETING TO ORGANIZE THE CINCINNATI,
AND ARNOLD'S ACCOUNT OF QUEBEC AND
THE DEATH OF MONTGOMERY

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25io5mj)l)ical M>httd^,

]gENSON JOHN LOSSING-, author, artist, and historian,
was bom in Beekman, Dutchess County, New York,
February 12, 1813. He was descended from Pietre Pietrese
Lassingh, who came from Holland about 1658 and settled in
Albany. His great-grandfather, Peter Lossing, was among
the earliest settlers in the valley of the lower Hudson, having
moved from Albany about 1699 to a tract of land in Dutchess
County which he purchased from the Indians.

Dr. Lossing 's father was a farmer and his mother was a
farmer's daughter. They were Friends or Quakers. The
father died when his son was less than one year of age, and
when the boy was in his twelfth year his mother also died.
The lad worked on a farm until he was nearly 14 years of
age, when he was apprenticed to a watch-maker at Pough-
keepsie. Having acquired the rudiments of an English
education at a common district school, he was ever studi-
ous and eager for knowledge, and in his youth wrote accept-
ably for the newspapers. At the age of 20 he was taken into
partnership by his master. In less than three years after-
wards, he accepted an invitation, to become joint owner and
editor of the Poughkeepsie "Telegraph," the leading weekly
newspaper of Dutchess County. The firm started a semi-
monthly literary paper called the Poughkeepsie "Casket,"
which continued two years. It was under the exclusive charge
of young Lossing. Desiring to illustrate this little periodical
he went to New York and by a fortnight's instruction ac-
quired sufficient knowledge of wood-engraving to accomplish
his purpose. He afterwards became a skillful and leading
practitioner of that beautiful art.

Dr. Lossing began his regular literary work in connection
with his engraving at an early period of life. In 1838 he be-
came the editor and illustrator of the "Family Magazine,"
the first fully illustrated periodical published in America.
His first book, "Outline History of the Fine Arts," was pub-
lished in 1841 as No. 103 of the series of Harper's Family

Library. In 1847, among- other books, he wrote a brief ac-
count of the American Revolution, entitled "Seventeen Hun-
dred and Seventy-Six."

In 1848 he began his first great work, "The Pictorial Field-
Book of the Eevolution," published by Harper and Brothers
in 1850-52. He traveled over nine thousand miles in the
original thirteen states and Canada to gather material for his
work, and dedicated the two volumes of fifteen hundred
octavo pages, illustrated by eleven hundred engravings made
from his own drawings, "To the Spirit of Virtuous Liberty."
Early in 1862 he began the compilation of a similar work on
the "Civil War" in three volumes of two thousand pages,
which was published in 1866-69, and on its completion pre-
pared the "Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812."

In 1860, at the request of S. C. Hall, editor of the London
"Art Journal," he contributed to it a series of descriptive,
historical, and legendary articles on the Hudson River. The
series extended through two years and appeared in book form
in New York in 1866 with the title "The Hudson, from the
Wilderness to the Sea." While preparing this work, he also
annotated Custis's "Recollections of Washington" at the re-
quest of Mr. Custis's daughter, Mrs. Robert E. Lee, of Arling-
ton. While thus engaged, he also wrote the volume entitled
"Mount Vernon and its Associations."

By the request of the descendants of General Philip Schuy-
ler, he prepared the biography of the soldier and statesman
which was published in 1860 with the title, "Life and Times
of General Philip Schuyler. ' ' In 1876 Dr. Lossing wrote the
"American Centenary" at the request of a Philadelphia pub-
lisher, working fourteen hours a day writing and correcting
the proofs with his own hands and at the same time he fur-
nished sixty- four pages a month for "Our Country," a work
published in parts. This work was illustrated by Felix 0. C.
Darley.

His ' ' Cyclopedia of United States History ' ' was published
by Harper and Brothers in 1881 in two octavo volumes. In
1884, his "History of New York," embracing an outline
sketch of events from 1609 to 1830 and a full account of its
development from 1830 to 1884, was published; three years
afterwards it was followed by "The Empire State," a com-
pendious history of the commonwealth of New York.

For many years, and until his death. Dr. Lossing 's hoiise

was "The Ridge," in the beautiful hills of eastern Dutchess
County, N. Y., where he built a substantial tire-proof build-
ing of native marble. . In this building was gathered a library
of rare books, quaint documents, priceless autographs and
relics, besides many water-color and pencil drawings made
by himself. Here he led a quiet and industrious life, sur-
rounded by his family. He was "a courteous gentleman of
the old school, an able scholar, a rare Christian, ennobled by
a life of sincerity and worth." tie wrote of himself, "My
life has been one of activity, and I hope useful, and I trust
I have added a mite to the treasury of knowledge which will
in some degree benefit mankind."

Dr. Lossing received the honorary degree of A. M. from
Hamilton College in 1855 and in 1870 the same degree from
Columbia College, and that of LL.D. in 1873 from the Uni-
versity of Michigan. He was a member of the New York
Historical Society, of the American Antiquarian Society,
honorary member of the New England Historical and Gene-
alogical Society, and honorary fellow of the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. He was an active member of ten or twelve
historical and literary societies.

Dr. Lossing died at his home, "The Ridge," Dover Plains,
N. Y., June 3, 1891. His valuable historical collection was
kept by his widow until her death, which occurred at "The
Ridge" in the Spring of 1911.

The great collection of Americana left by Dr. Lossing will
be sold in three sections. Part I, now offered, embraces Auto-
graph Letters exclusively, and will prove of extraordinary
interest to collectors, dealers, librarians, and students of
American history. On dates to be announced later. Part II
and Part III will be sold, both divisions embracing Autograph
Letters and Books, the latter relating, like the Autographs,
almost exclusively to American history and the men and times
of the Revolution. The Books will be very attractive to dis-
criminating collectors, for among them are some unique items
and many important volumes that rarely come on the market.
The sale of this great collection wdll be one of the notable
events of recent years.

25i6Iiograj)l[)p

Outline History of the Fine Arts: 1841,

Lives of the Presidents: 1847,

Life of Zachary Taylor: 1847,

Seventeen Hundred and Seventy-six: 1847,

Life of Winfleld Scott: 1847,

The New World: 1847,

Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: 1848,

Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution: 1850-1852,

History of the United States for Schools: 1854,

The Marriage of Pocahontas,

Biographies of Eminent Americans: 1855; (Second Edition: 1881),

Pictorial History of the United States : 1857,

Mount Vernon and Its Associations: 1859,

Life of Washington: 1860,

The Life and Times of Philip Schuyler, 2 vols. : 1860; (New Edition: 1880).

The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea: 1866,

Pictorial Pield-Book of the Civil War: 1866-1869,

Vassar College and its Founders: 1867,

Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812: 1868,

Pictorial Description of Ohio: 1869:

Memorial of Lieutenant John Trout Greble: 1870,

Memoir of Dr. Alexander Anderson : 1870,

History of England : 1871,

Our Country (illustrated by Darley), 3 vols. : 1873,

The American Centenary: 1876,

Story of the United States Navy for Boys: 1880,

Cyclopsedia of United States Histoi-y: 1881,

Biography of James A. Garfield: 1881,

History of New York City: 1884,

Mary and Martha Washington : 1886,

Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John Andre; 1886, and

The Empire State: 1887.

Besides the above work. Dr. Lossing, in connection with the late
Edwin Williams, compiled
The Statesman's Manual, 4 vols. . 1858,
National History of the United States: 1858,
A Sketch of Martha Washington,
The League of States, and
First in Peace.

He arranged and fully annotated
The Old Farm and the New Farm; an Allegory, by Francis Hopkinson:

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Diaries of Washington : 1859,
Custis's Recollections of Washington : 1860,
Poems by William Wilson, with a Biography; 1869, and
MoFingal, an Epic Poem of the Revolution, by Trumbull: 1871,
He also edited for three years (1872-75)

The American Historical Record and Repository of Notes and Queries
published in Philadelphia.

of t&e late

Part I — Autograph Letters

FIRST SESSION

1. ALBANY. D. S. [mark] by Cornelius Van Deussins,
Aug. 24th, 1762, regarding Indian depredations at Kinder-
hook, counter-signed by Jacob Freese, Justice of the Peace.
1 p. 8vo.

* The signer deposes that his brother was killed, and his sister
carried into captivity by the Indians.

2. [ALLEN (ETHAN).] "A List of part of the Offi-
cers OF THE G-BEEN MOUNTAIN BoYs AS APPOINTED.''^ A Con-
temporary Manuscript list, 1 p. folio (1770).

* The document is headed ' ' A List of the Captains ^ first
Lieut's of Seven Companies of Green Mountain Boys which are
to consist of five Hundred men Officers Included." Vermont in
1770 was disputed territory and the armed force known as the
"Green Mountain Boys" was raised to protect the holders of
the land grants. Allen was declared an outlaw and a price put
on his head, though after the capture of Ticonderoga Congress
recognized the force as part of the Contiuental Army. The names
of thirteen distinguished patriots are to be found on this list, in-
cluding Heman, Ebenezer and Ira Allen, the latter a young
brother of Ethan Allen. The writing strongly resembles that of
Ethan Allen himself.

3. [ALLEN (ETHAN).] "Copy depositions relative to
CoLO: Allen's Treatment." A. D. S. 2 pp. folio, Feb. 14,
1776, in the hand of John Lansing, Military Secty. to Gen.
Philip Schuyler, relating the treatment of Ethan Allen after
his capture by the British in the attack on Montreal in 1775.
The original deposition was made out by James Morrison and
signed by Gen. David B. Wooster.

* "I the suiscriher . . . say that on or about the Sith of
September 1775 being on board the Jasper Man of War, I see
Colonel Allen with a pair of Irons on his Legs and u Century
standing before him with a pistol in his hand."

A contemporary document of great importance. Ethan
Allen's treatment by the British was very harsh when they
learned that he was the man who had captured Ticonderoga.
He was not exchanged until the Spring of 1778.

4. AMERICAN CARICATURES— War of 1812. The
Hornet and Peacock; or, John Bull in Distress. Etching-.
Entered . . - 27 ilarch, 1813, by A(mos) Doolittle, of the
State of Connecticut. Contemporary coloring. Rare. Stained
on margin. Ito.

5. The Hartford Convention or Leap no Leap; and,.

Bruin become aiediator or Negotiations for Peace. Two aqua-
tints, by W. Charles of Philadelphia. Small folio.

6. AMERICAN RETREAT FRO.M CANADA, 1776.

Wilkinson (G-en. James). A. L. S. 2 pp. 4to-, La Chine,
May 24, 1776, to Gen. Nath. Greene. "12 'C'locJt at Night,
about 12 miles from Montreal."

* Wilkinson was but 19 years of age at this time, and the
above letter was written with the knowledge of the many dis-
couraging events that had marked the i.irogress of the Northern
Campaign under Arnold, some of which he relates.

".1 part of ihe Garrison at Detroit with Indians (among wliom
?™,s Brant) and Canadians have made themselves Tnusters of
Col. Bedell's Ber/iment, liave cut off Major Sherburne with 140
Men . . . Gen. Arnold with a handfull of Men have been throiv-
intj up a breast Worlc — we cannot noiv muster more than 450
Men whiUt the proximity 4' movements of ihe Enemy assure us
that we shall be attached tvithin Six hours . . . but the Morn-
ing daivns, that morn big with the Fate of a few handfull of
brave Fellows. I shall do my part but remember if I fall I am
sacrificed. ' '

This attack was prevented by a letter from Major Sherburne
to Arnold stating that if he persisted, the savages would put
all the prisoners to death.

7. A:MERIC^\.N retreat prom CANADA, 1776.
Strong (Adonijah) to Andrew Adams. July 31, 1776, dated
"Movmt Independaaice, opposite Ty" (Ticonderoga). 4
closely written 4to pages, in regard to the retreat from Quebec
and the Siege of Ticonderoga.

* " The Army^ lay (at Sorrel) when I join'd them with Gen.
Sullivans Brigaid. Col. Burrell could not muster 100 effectives
in his Batalion, all down with Small-pox as was the case with
Vast Numbers of the Army — in this distress'd Condition Gen 'I
Thonip.mn ivas sent with about 1,600 Men to Three Sivers;
there attael;cd the Brittons Two or Three times his No Lost the
Bay was himself and nigh SOD others tahen — After ivhich a
Councill of Warr was called and Determined a Further Retreat
to Chambly—on the 17th we fired Chambly Fort which was an
elegant little Stone Building intermixed with wood, and em-
barUd for Isle-aux-Nuux, but Good God! the sight of the sicTc
would have Burst your Heart . We came to Crown Ft. the
First of July— the 15th July came to Tifonderoga~and are
encamp'd on Mount Independence — Capt. Bigelow has been gone
to St. Jolt lis with u Flag and Letters from tJie Congress to Bur-
goin—we are preparing Water Craft as fast as possible to-
Cruse on LaJce Determine to keep it."

8. ANNE, QUEEN OP GREAT BRITAIN. D. S. 4 pp
folio, Kensington, Peb. 13, 170'8. Addressed to Edmund

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Jennings, Governor of Virginia. Countersigned by the Earl
of Sunderland.

* Order in Council to repeal certain clauses in an Act passed
by the General Assembly of Virginia in 1705 affecting- the fees
of Naval Collectors, and the qualifications and salaries of Coun-
sellors of the State.

9. ANXE, QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN. D. S. 1 p.
folio, Windsor, August, 1708. Warrant of appointment of
William Bird to the Council of Virginia. Addressed to Robert
Hunter. Countersigned by Henry Boyle. With autograph
note of Benson J. Lossing referring to it.

'' An Interesting Document relating to the founder of the
City of Eichraond, Va., and proprietor of the famous "West-
over ' ' estate on the James river. The spelling ' ' Bird ' ' and
' ' Byrd ' ' was interchangeable at that time, and is written the
former way in this document ; at the present day it is usually
written in the second manner. Robert Hunter was appointed
Governor of A'irginia but on the voyage was captured by the
French, when released another had been appointed in his place
and he was made Governor of New York.

10. ANNE, QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN. Document
signed twice (once with initials), 4 pp. folio, St. James', Peb-
ruaiy, 1709. To Robert Hunter, Governor of Virginia. Also
signed by the Earl of Sunderland. With autograph note by
Benson J. Lossing on the Earl of Sunderland.

* Instructions for amending the terms on which land was to
be granted to settlers in Virginia. Instructions had been sent
to the Council of Virginia in 1707 to revise the conditions, but
having been rejected by the Council, the present document was
signed in accordance with a revision of the conditions made by
them.

11. ANNE, QUEEN OP GREAT BRITAIN D. S. 1 p.
folio, St. James', Dec. 22, 1711. To Alexander Spotswood,
Governor of Virginia. Countersigned by the Earl of Dart-
mouth.

* Warrant to appoint William Fitzhugh one of the Council of
Virginia.

12. ANNE, QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN. D. S. 2 pp.
folio, Windsor, December, 1712. Addressed to the George
(Hamilton), Earl of Orkney, Governor of Virginia. Counter-
signed by the Earl of Dartmouth.

* Warrant for a new seal for the Colony of Virginia, with a
full description of it.

13. ANNE, QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN. Printed
Broadside : Proclamation of the death of Queen Anne and of
the accession to the throne of George I. Dated August 1,
1714, with a lengthy list of the Lords of the Council. Folio,
London : Printed by John Baskett.

14 ARNOLD (GEN. BENEDICT). Copy in the hand-
writing of Gen. Philip Schuyler of a letter of Arnold describ-
ing Montgomery's attack on Quebec. 2 pp. folio, dated "Gen-

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eral Hospital" and addressed to General Wooster. Endorsed
by Ricliard Varick, secretary of Gen. Schuyler, with the date
Dec. 31, 1775.

* A remarkably interesting and important letter written while
the fighting at the gates of Quebec was yet proceeding and just
as Arnold was disabled with his wound. After a preliminary
account of the arrangement for the attack, Arnold relates the
proceedings of his detachment :

"We accordingly began our march. I passed thro St. Bodes
and approached near a Two Chin Battery pichetted in without
being Discovered which we attached. It was Bravely Defended
for about an Hour but with the Loss of a Number of men we
carried it. In the attack I was shot tho. the Leg and was
obliged to be Carried to the Hospital where I soon heard the
Disagreeable News that the General was defeated at Cape Dia-
mond. Himself, Capt. McPherson his Aid De Gamp and Capt.
Cheesman Killed on the spot . . . the last Accounts from my
Detachment about ten Minutes ago they were pushing for the
Lower Town, their Communication with me was cutt off. I am
Exceedingly apprehensive wJiat the event will be, they will either
Carry the Lower Town or be made Prisoners or Gutt to Pieces.
I thought proper to send an express to let you Jcnotv the Critical
Situation we are in," etc.

15. ARNOLD (GEN. BENEDICT). Construction of
Vessels foe Lake Champlain. A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Skens-
borough, Aug. 7, 1776. To Capt. Richard Varick.

* "I am extremely sorry General Schuyler is so long Detained
among the Savages, his presence is much wanted here. Our
Ship building goes on with spirit and despatch. To morrow I
return to Tyconderoga. the next day to Grown Point, the begin-
ing of next weelc I propose to malce a Cruise towards St. John 's
with such vessells as are compleated. . Our last Accts. from,
that Place . . are nine days since. There appeared abt. three
thousand men at St. Johns and Ghambler, thirty or Forty Bat-
teaus hut no large vessells. Our Navy begins to grow respect-
able. I malce no doubt of being able to command the Lake."

16. ARNOLD (GEN. BENEDICT). Prepaeations to
oppose the British on Lake Champlain. A. L. S., 3 pp.
folio, Isle a la Motte, Sept. 18, 1776. To General Gates.

* Arnold with his command had retreated from Canada and
taken a position close to Lake Champlain with the intention of
contesting the British control of its waters. About three weeks
after the date of this letter the naval battle was fought and
Arnold defeated. The letter commences by relating information
gained from British prisoners they had captured, who stated
that there was talk of a crossing of the Lake to be made soon
and that a ship on the stocks at St. John to be armed with
twenty guns was nearly completed. Arnold thinks that the
British will soon have a formidable naval force and "pay them
a visit. I intend first fair wind to come up as high as Isle Val-
cour, where is a good harbor and where we shall have the ad-
vantage of attacking the Enemy in the Open Lake where the
Sow Gallies (as their motion is quick) will give us a great ad-
vantage . . . we have a wretched motley crew in the fleet, the
Marines the reftise of every Begt. # the seamen few of them
ever wet with Salt Water, we are upwards of one hundred men
Short of our Compliment . . . we are told our Troops have
■'--■' Long Island, this I cannot credit."

17. [ARNOLD (GEN. BENEDICT).] A. L. S. from Dr.
Joshua Porter, 1 p. folio, Salisbury, Sept. 2, 1776. To Gen.
Philip Schuyler.

* He reports that he has forwarded twenty swivel guns and
400 one-pound shot, but can do no more at present on account
of the state of the furnace. Dr. Joshua Porter was appointed
to superintend the manufacture of the first home-made cannon-
balls used during the war. They were no doubt intended for
the fleet Benedict Arnold was then fitting out on Lake Champ-
lain.

18. [ARNOLD (GEN. BENEDICT).] Autograph note
signed by John Ross, Ensign Q. Rangers. "Received from
Cornet Savage to he delivered to Brig. Genl. Arnold Twenty
Guineas. Portsmouth Feby. 7tli, 1781." Also A. L. S., 1 p.
to His Excellency Governor Jefferson, signed by David
Geddes, same date as the above, and referring to the value of
paper money. 2 pieces.

* Arnold was then in Virginia with headquarters at Ports-
mouth.

19. BARNEY (COMMODORE JOSHUA). Capture op
Washington City by the British in 1814. Draft of a letter
of 3 pp. 4to, Baltimore, October 30, 1814, to Mr. Pleasants,
Chairman of the Navy Committee, unsigned, relating to the
behavior of his command in the defence of Baltimore.

* "On Sunday Slst Aug 'st finding the Enemy on the road
direct for Washington, I landed 400 men . . On Monday 22' d
we joined the Army — / need not relate our services aftertoards,
hut when the flotilla was Mown up, We (not the Enemy!) were
a days march from it . .so far from having time to save the
iaggage, several of the men were talcen prisoners in the act of
destroying the flotilla. ' '

20. BATTLE OF BALTIMORE. Contemporary unsigned
folio leaf of manuscript, being notes for an account of the
Battle of Baltimore, and the Battle at North Point, Sept. 1814.

Unsigned.

* Gen. Eoss in one of the notes is said to have been killed by
Benjamin Wells of Annapolis.

21. BATTLE OF CAMDEN. "Account of the Battle of
Hobkirk's Hill as some call it, or Battle of Camden as called
by others, tho' the ground on which it was fought is now
(1819) called the Big Sand Hill above Camden." Autograph
MANUSCRIPT, written and signed by Samuel Mathis, 26 June,
1819, and addressed to Gen. W. R. Davie, 14 pp. folio.

* A detailed and interesting account embodied by Lossing in
his Field Book of the Revolution. The writer was a resident of
Camden, but volunteered for the defence of Charleston, where
he was taken prisoner. Being paroled he returned to Camden
and was there at the time of the battle, and states that being
personally acquainted with many of the ofiieers who took part
in it — they being quartered in his house, he has added facts-
gathered from them.

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22. liATTI-E OF CHirrKWA, 1814. :\l;imisi'ript aeeomit
of the Battle of Chippewa, July. ISU. AVritton on nineteen
folio pag-es. unsigned. Contemporary niannsi'vipt.

* Apparentlv the dotuiled naTv:ui\o used bv lA>ssii\i;- iu liis
Field Book of the War of ISrJ. In a not.- vP- -^ID he rofors
to a maiiuseript aoi'ouut wvirton tiy Gonova.l Povtor. that is pos-
sibly this mamisi'ript.

•28. BATTLE OF CER:\[A^'TO^V^. 1777. The Disposition
of the Anieriean Army for Ivittle under the (,\Mmnd. of his
Exey. Ceo. "Washington Conunaudev in Chief of the United
forees of Aiueriea against tho British army under the Conund.
Gl. Howe at Cermantown in Pennsylvania Oet. -ith, 1777. Con-
temporary plan drawn in ink with the positions of the Ameri-
ean Army and Commanders written iu full. Kv\i x (i'^ ill-

24. BATTLE OF QV KENSTOWX, 1812. A half-sheet of
paper on wliieh is Avritteu "Fnitcd Stalrt; ()ilii'crs — taken"
followed by a list of twenty names. The tii-st three names on
the list are Col. vWmfield)" ^^'ott. Lt. Col. Christie | deseribed
as slightly wounded], and Lt. Col. Fenwii'k [deseribed as
badly wounded]. In eoutemporary handwriting.

2r>. BATTLE OF QVEEXSTOWX, 1812. A. L. S.. four
closely written 4to pages, dated Philadelphia. 24 (\'tober,
181ti, narrating in detail the mo\ements of the .\nieviean
forees the two or three tlays preeeiiing the battle. "Written by
E. L. Allen of the 5th Peg. to J. L. Thompson, author of "' His-
torical Sketehes of the "War.'' from the writer's personal
experienees and observations, to eorreet statements in that
work.

2t;. BEACMAECHAIS vOAPOX— Freneh dramatist and
during the Ameriean Revolntion the seeret agent oi' France).
A. L. S.. 4 pp. folio, in French. Paris. Oct. 2il, 17!Ui. Ad-
dressed " ^Ir. Hamilton, avocat."

* The address ''iCr. Hamilton" is niidonbtodly to .\le\aiidov
Hamilton. The letter comnieiiees liy statin^;- tlial liis inlimalo
aud dear friend TalU\vrand-I'er\oord has returned from his exile
in .\merica. and that iiidepoiulent of the pleasiiro of seein"- a
friend who lil<e himself has esi'aped the " axe of onr execution-
ers," is the pleasure of learuino- the latest news of the proijress
of alTairs in .\merica, the prot;rcss of the cause for which lu"had
so mnch euthnsiasin. and for which '20 \cars au'o he spent his
I'ortuue in aiding-. Ho is inspircit to liope for some rcliiru for
the money expended in llic kno\Ylcdt;c comnmnicalcd to him of
Mr. .\U>xander Hamilton, lately a Minister of State. ,and ac-
cording to TaHcyrand the one man in .\nierica of superior ability
and .iustice. He then beys Hamilton to accept him as client iii
his claims against the linitcd States, pleading less hia own
cause than that of his only daughter, whose sole dowry must be
his unpaid claims against the country for which lu^ h.ad sacri-
ficed everything. He follows by giving details concerning hia

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claims, and that more information will be supplied by M.
Chevalier who will hand Mr. Hamilton this letter. He con-
tinues: "In fact the best of my titles (to the sense of justice)
in adoptinr/ for twenty years the interests of the American peo-
ple, is that of having too generously disdained to talce the care-
ful preciiiitionx of an ordinary business . . . preaanitions that
would have seemed a very grave insult to the brave nation to
ichich I consecrated my whole fortune . . . You will obtain
justice, I count on you and I thanlc you in advance . . . the
American people in hearing you plead my cause will recognise
that the time has more than passed when such services as I have
rendered should he recompensed . . . it is a just complaint by
an old man who consecrated his life plans and fortune to aid the
lihcrtu of a people who called on him, and who asks now the only
recompense, that bread — yes bread, should be assured to his
only daughter."

A magnificent specimen. Beauraarchais died less than three
years later, but it was not until 1835 that the United States set-
tled with his heirs.

27. BEDFORD (JOPIN RUSSELL, DUKE OF— English
Minister, signed the Treaty of Peace at the end of the French-
Indian war). D. S., 1 p. folio, Whiehall, August 4, 1749.
Marked duplicate. To the Governor of Virginia.

* Notifying the Governor that preliminary articles of peace
have been signed with Spain, and that he is to give public
notice.

28. BENSON (EGBERT). To Sir Guy Cardeton on the
EVACUATION OF New York. L. S. (signed also by W. S. Smith,
and Danl. Parker) , 2 pp. folio. New York, 17 June, 1783. To
■Sir Guy Carleton. A second copy.

* The three signers were commissioners appointed by the
United States to superintend the evacuation of New York by the
British. The letter states that they had inspected the fourteen
transports having on boards at least 2,000 persons, and includ-
ing 73 negroes who were claimed as American property. They
therefore give oflScial notice that the allowing the negroes to
embark is an infraction of the Treaty of Peace and a Claim for
Reparation would be permitted.

Egbert Benson was a noted New York lawyer, and author of
the "Vindication of the Captors of Major Andre."

29. BOLINGBROKE (HENRY ST. JOHN, VISCOUNT—
English Statesman). L. S., 1 p. folio, Whitehall, 5 August,
1714. To the Lieut. Gov. of Virginia.

* OfiScial notification of the death of Queen Anne and the
coronation of George I.

30. BRADDOCK'S DEFEAT. "A List . of the Officers
who were present and of those Killed and Wounded in the
Action on the Banks of the Monongahela the 9th. Day of July,
1755." 4 pp. folio.

* An interesting contemporary manuscript, giving in addition
to the list of losses of the European troops those of the Vir-
ginia troops, and the Independent Company of New York. The
manuscript ends: "According to the most exact return we can
as yet get, about 600 mem Ulled and wounded."

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31. BRANT (JOSEPH— Mohawk chief, Thayendanegea ;
British ally in the Eevolution). A. L. S. (signed both Joseph
Brant and Thayendanegea), 4 pp. folio, Niagara, Oct. 19,
1783. To General Schuyler. Written in Mohawk.

* The letter probably relates to the Treaty of Peace he nego-
tiated with the Indian Tribes this year, at the instance of Wash-
ington.

(See Illustration.)

32. BURR (AARON). D. S., 5 pp. folio. New York, 8th
June, 1792. A brief in the question of the appointment and
powers of Sheriffs in Otsego, Clinton and Tioga Counties, N.T.

33. BURR (AARON). Short A. N. S., no place or date.
To N. Lawrence, stating that he wishes to see him, is fatigued
and ' ' quite alone. ' '

34. BUTLER (WALTER— "The Cruel Tory of the Revo-
lution"). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to Major General Schuyler,,
dated Albany, Feby. 27, 1778.

* "Its a duty incurtibent upon me to embrace the first oppor-
tunity to offer my thanTcs for your generous assistance in having
me removed from a disagreeable close prison; and the obligation
is the more binding on me, as it fiowed from, a Principle of
Humanity, ^c, 4~c-" Walter Butler was connected with some of
the most infamous transactions of the Eevolution, and, also,
commanded a party of 500 Indians and whites who massacred
women and children at Cherry Valley, Nov. 11, 1778. While a
lieutenant, he was sentenced to death as a spy, but was re-
prieved at the intercession of American ofB-cers who had known
him as a law-student in Albany. He was killed in October
1781, in an action on the Mohawk. A vert eabe autogeaph.

35. BUTLER (ZEBULON— Colonel in the Revolutionary
army, commanded the garrison at Wyoming at the time of the
massacre). Short A. D. S., May 5, 1774; charges for improv-
ing some meadow land.

36. CAMPAIGN IN CANADA, 1775. Manuscript docu-
ment : ' ' List of Officers taken at Chamble Fort, 18 Oct., 1775
by Major Browne." 1 p. folio.

* Major John Browne was associated with Ethan Allen in the
surprise and capture of Ticonderoga, and then accompanied him
to Canada. While Allen pushed on to Montreal, Browne attacked
and captured Fort Chambly. The list gives the names of the
oflScers captured and summarises the number of privates (78)
and stores that fell into the hands of the Americans. Major
Browne was in 1780 killed in the Mohawk valley while marching
to the assistance of Gen. Schuyler.

37. CARLBTON (SIR GUT— British Governor of New
York at the evacuation). L. S. 2 pp. folio. New York,
July 7, 1782. To Governor Harrison. Also copy of an officiai
order by Sir Guy Carleton, August, 1782. (2)

* The letter refers to the illegal seizure of a sloop by seamen
of a vessel bearing a flag of truce, and states the persons con-
cerned will be punished. The second piece is a copy of the war-
rant allowing the sloop to sail to the Chesapeake and to be de-
livered to Governor Harrison.

38. CARLETON (SIR GUY). The Treaty op Peace.
L. S., 1 p. folio, New York, 5th August, 1782. To Benjamin
Harrison, Governor of Virginia, With the addressed envelope.

*"I embrace the present occasion to acquaint You from
hence, that I am informed by Authority, that Conferences are
opened at Paris for a General Peace, and that for the Purpose
of removing all Obstacle, Mr. Grenville, who is nmu at Paris and
invested with full Powers, has been directed, that the Inde-
pendency of the thirteen Provinces in America should be pro-
posed in the first Instance, instead of making it a Condition of
a general Treaty. ' '

39. CARLETON (SIR GUY). L. S., 1 p. folio, New York,
March 9, 1783. To Governor Harrison.

* Granting compensation for wine taken away from a sloop
illegally seized by the British. With the leaf of address con-
taining Carleton's signature as frank.

40. CARROLL (RT. REV. JOHN— First American Catho-
lic Archbishop). Short A. L. S., Montreal, May 11, 1776. To
Benjamin Franklin.

* Abp. Carroll, Franklin and others had been sent to Canada
by Congress to endeavour to influence the French inhabitants to
rise against the British. The letter was written shortly before
their return, and requests Franklin to deliver a letter of the
British Commissioners in favor of a Mrs. Walker.

41.^ CIVIL WAR. Pen-and-ink Plan of Lookout Mountain,
showing proposed location of Hospitals and Convalescent
Camp. Drawn by W. W. Wythes, and signed twice, also with
signature of Josiah Curtis, late surgeon U. S. A. 4to. Dated
Feb. 20, 1864.

* Gen. Thomas won the battle of Lookout Mountain only
about three months before. The plan was evidently drawn up
on his instructions and bears his autograph signature as ' ' ap-
proved, ' ' and in addition that of G. Ferine, Medical Director of
the Army of the Cumberland.

42. CINCINNATI (SOCIETY OF THE). Account op

THE PIEST MEETING TO INSTITUTE THE SOCIETY OP THE CINCIN-
NATI, BY Captain North. Manuscript. 29 pp. small 4to, in
the handwriting of and signed by William North, containing
an account of the meetings held on May lOth and 13th, and
June 19, 1783, mth the resolutions, etc. Dated "Cantonment
of the American Army on Hudsons River." With A. N. S.,
by B. J. Lossing concerning it.

* The original proposal to form a society to perpetuate the'
friendships that had been formed during the struggles of the
Revolutionary War was made just prior to the disbanding of
the army, at, it is believed, the suggestion of General Knox.

A meeting was called of some of the principal generals, which
took place in a room of the old Verplanck house at Fishkill
Landing. Baron Steuben took a very active part in the or-
ganization and the manuscript was written by Captain William
North, Steuben's secretary and aide-de-camp. The account is
lengthy and detailed. The first meeting was held on the 10th
of May, Baron Steuben presided, the proposal was discussed
and Genls. Knox, Huntington and Hand with Captain Shaw

were instructed to prepare a plan. On the 13th they met again,
the plan of the Society agreed on by the committee was read
and adopted, and followed by several resolutions, one being to
transmit to the Gomte de IJoehambeau, the Comte de Grasse, the
Chevalier de la Luzerne, the Sieur Gerard and the Comte d'Es-
taing the medal of the Order. It was also resolved at the same
meeting that a deputation consisting of Baron Steuben and
Generals Knox and Heath should wait on General Washington
and request him to honor the Society by becoming its President.
The final meeting on the 19th of June was again presided over
by Baron Steuben and delegates from various regiments (their
names being given), and the Society was formally incorporated.
Baron Steuben reported that he had sent to the Chevalier de la
Luzerne a copy of the notice of the institution of the Society,
and the letter of reply and acceptance is given in full. The
design for the medal was also decided on from the idea of
Major L 'Enfant, and the meeting concluded by ordering that
copies of all the proceedings and the original papers should
be made by Captain Shaw and that Captain North should sign
the records.

The letter accompanying the manuscript written by Mr. Loss-
ing states that it was presented to him by the late Dr. Bichard
Varick, nephew of Col. Eichard Varick of Revolutionary fame,
and he also refers to the following lot — a letter of Baron Steuben
on the Institution of the Society of the Cincinnati.

43. CINCINNATI (SOCIETY OF THE). L. S. by Baron
Steuben, "Camp on Hudson's River, June 1783. To Gen-
eral Muhlenberg." The body of the letter in the hand-
writing of Richard Harrison, who acted temporarilj- as
secretary to Washington and wrote a hand resembling his.

* Baron Steuben notes that he had sent Gen. Muhlenberg a
copy of the plan to found the Order of the Cincinnati, and
trusts that he had received and approved it. He concludes:
' ' This step dictated by necessity, I hope will be agreeable to you,
and that you will give your assistance in perfecting this infant
institution, which is founded in principles the most virtuous
and honorable."

44. Drawing in pen-and-ink and colors of the design

for the medal of the Society of the Cincinnati. With pen-
cilled note that it is by Major L'Enfant.

* The original minutes of the founding of the Society of the
Cincinnati records that the design was drawn by Major L'En-
fant. The same distinguished French engineer is noted for
having surveyed and laid out the plan for the City of Wash-
ington. (See also No. 174.)

45. CLARKE (GEORGE— Governor of New York, 1736-
43), JAMES DE' LANCEY AND OTHERS. D. S. 11 pp.
large folio, relating to the division of twenty thousand
acres of laud in Albany County, N. Y. May, 1742. Signed
by George Clarke, James De Lancey, Gerard Stuyvesaut,
Stephen van Rensselaer, Stephanns Groesbeck, Edward
Collins, Peter De Lancey, John Burnet, Richard Nicholls,
Stephen De Lancey, Robert R. Livingston and Philip
Schuyler.

*An interesting collection of signatures of notable New
Yorkers.

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46. CLARKE (JAMES— Revolutionary Colonel, fought
at Bunker Hill, the Battle of Haarlem, etc.). A. L. S., 1 p.
small 4to, Paramus, Feb. 11, 1779. To Lieut. Lawrence.

* " Information was sent me yesterday, that the Enemy are
determined to attack me as soon as an opportunity offers, the
account is from good authority— you mil therefore keep a. good
look out along the North River about Fort Lee and such places
as are most likely for landing a body of men— you had better
not run any great risque by going too near Pawles Hook."

An interesting letter referring to the operations close to New
York City. Near Fort Lee was the Block House, the scene of
Andre's poem "The Cow-Chase." Paulus Hook is now the
site of Jersey City.

47. CLINTON (GEORGE— first Governor of New York).
New York State Boundary. Proclamation to the People of
New York State, D. S., 8 pp. folio, Feb. 23, 1778, in regard
to the rights of settlers under the recently decided Boundary
between New York, Massachusetts Bay and New Hampshire.

48. [COLUMBUS.] Copy of a letter from Columbus to
the King of Spain, Jamaica, 1503. 4 pp folio, translated
into English on paper of the quality made about 1800, with
a clipping by B. J. Lossing relating to its history, and an
A. L. S. of Justin Winsor, 2 pp. 8vo, Cambridge, 1886,
stating he has heard of the article and believes the letter to
be a forgery, originally published in France in 178B and
fabricated from the "Historic" ascribed to Ferdinand
Columbus. (3 pieces.)

49. COMBS (LESLIE— Kentucky volunteer in the War
of 1812, and later a distinguished politician). A. L. S.,
3 pp. small 4to, Aug. 24, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay.

* Leslie Combs — then a youth of nineteen, had been captured
by the Indians under Tecumseh. while endeavoring to reach
Fort Meigs in a canoe. He had volunteered to carry the news
to Gen. W. H. Harrison, besieged by the united forces of the
British and Indians, of the approach of Gen. Clay. The letter
must have been forwarded by courtesy of the British, though
in it he writes in the bitterest terms of them. Apparently he
was a witness of the defeat of one of the wings of Gen. Clay's
army, and asserts that the British allowed the Indians to
massacre the prisoners, and makes other charges.

50. CONNECTICUT BROADSIDE. Proclamation by
the Governor. " Whereas on receiving i^itelligence of the
Repulse and Death of the late General Montgomery, in
attempting to dispossess the Enemies of American Liberty of
the City of Quelec ... J did therefore, and with the advice
of my Council of Safety, Order and Direct the Raising one
Regiment of Foot ... J have received authenticated infor-
mation and instruction from said Congress, that in Order to
prevent the execrable Designs of our Enemies, and defeat
their fond Expectations of being able, by means of the Cana-
dians and Indians to spread Desolation through the New-

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England Colonies . . . with the Advice of my said Council,
issue this Proclamation . . . Given under my Hand in
Lebanon . . January the Twenty-seventh, 1776.

Jonathan Trumbull.''^

* Very bare. Slightly worn in the folds, affecting a few-
words.

"o51. CONNECTICUT IN THE REVOLUTION. Report
and resolutions of a "Meeting of the Delegates of the
County of Fairfield held at Greenfield . . on the 12th.
day of August 1782." Manuscript, 3 pp. folio, the dele-
gates named being Clapp Raymond, Stephen St. John, John
Hanford, Saml. Gruman, Nath. Benedict and David Com-

stock."

* The purpose of the meeting was to take steps to prevent
inhabitants trading with the British, which the Delegates
stated had increased to such an extent that it had become
'•' alarming,"

52. DELAWARE INDIAN TREATY. Treaty of Peace
with the Delaware Nation entered into by their deputies
before Sir William Johnson, Bt. His Majesty's sole agent
and superintendent of Indian affairs in the Northern De-
partment of North America. 12 pp. folio. May 8, 1765.

* " The foregoing is a true copy of the original treaty of
peace with the Delaivares, lorote on parchment, and deposited
in Sr. Willm. Johyison's office.

{signed) G. Johnson, dep. agent

Act. as. Secry. during the vacancy."

53. DELAWARE INDIAN TREATY. Articles of Agree-
ment and Confederation made and entered into by Andrew
and Thomas Lewis ... in behalf of the United States of
North America of the one part and Captain White Eyes,
Captain John Killbuck and Captain Pipe, Deputies and
Chief Men of the Delaware Indian Nation of the other part.
3 pp. folio, dated Fort Pitt, Sept. 17, 1778. Signed by
Lachlin Mcintosh, Col. Crawford and others. Apparently
an official copy.

54. ELSWORTH (OLIVER— Member of the First Con-
gress). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Hartford, Aug. 10, 1778, to
Andrew Adams in Congress at Philadelphia. Somewhat
faded from age.

* Arranging for accommodations in Philadelphia, and then
mentions the proposed attack on Howe by Gens. Sullivan,
Greene and Lafayette in Rhode Island on August 9th, which
was frustrated by a great storm,

" Wv have no news but are hourly expecting some very good
from Rhode Island. Present apipearances render a speedy and
compleat reduction of the enemy's force at that place very
probable."

55. ENGLAND. Broadside Proclamation op James II
ON HIS Accession. Printed broadside, 1 p. square folio.
London, printed by the Assigns of John Bill, and by Henry

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Hills, 1684. Headed: "An Account of what His Majesty
said at His First Coming to Council." (Worn in the folds.)
* Among the passages are the foUowiug: (/ will exercised
"Great Clemenci/ and Tenderness to the People, I have been
Reported to be a Man for Arbitrary Power, but that is not the
only Story has been made of me: And I shall make it 3Iy En-
deavours to Preserve this Government both in Church and
State as it is now by Law Establish'd: I known the Principles
of the Church of England are for Monarchy . . . therefore I
shall always take Care to Defend and Support it ... I shall
never invade any mans Property .- . . Preserving all its Just
Rights and Liberties." History shows how little attention
James paid to all these promises. A very rare docdmfnt.

56. EVERITT (DANIEL— Patriot), to Andrew Adams,
Member prom Connecticut op the First Congress then

MEETING AT PHILADELPHIA A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, New

Milford, Conn., Aug. 9, 1778, with address.

* He first gives a report of Mrs. Adams with whom he had
lately dined, stating that like Tanored's Laura, " fond remem-
brance blinded her eyes," then proceeds with current news of
the movements of the army:

' ' The Report is that Count D'Estaing has Blocked up the
Island of Newport, and that large Draughts of Militia from
the eastern States are marching thither to act in concert with
the Continental Troops under Command of the Marquis de la
Fayette — I have seen the private letters wrote by the British
Commissioners to several Members of Congress — nothing can
equal the Baseness and loio-liv'd Perfidy of those Bought-off
Traitors — / will take leave to mention one instance — their Be-
guiling a certain Lady in Philadelphia (doubtless of easy
Virtue <& perhaps Competitor for rivalship with those Vestals
that wait on the ever burning Lam,ps of Lord Carlisle) to com-
pass the apostasy of our uncorrupted Supreme Council."

57. FAIRFAX (THOMAS, LORD— The " Baron " of
Virginia, and friend of Washington). D. S., large folio,
June 11, 1745. Appointment of William Fairfax, Charles
Carter and William Beverley, commissioners on his behalf
in defining the boundary line of the Virginian Estates.

58. GATES (HORATIO). Autograph Requisition for
Stores, signed. 1 p. folio (torn and small portion missing).
Dated August, 1780.

* Requisition for Virginia, evidently written just before the
battle of Camden, at which Gates was defeated.

59. GEORGE I OP ENGLAND and JOSEPH ADDISON.
D. S., 1 p. folio, Hampton Court, Oct. 8, "fourth year of
our reign " (1717). To Alexander Spottswood, Governor
of Virginia, sending a new seal for the Colony and describ-
ing it in detail. The old seal is ordered to be broken before
the Governor in council and the fragments to be returned
to England. Signed also by Addison, who was then Under-
Secretary of State.

* The autograph of Addison is extremely rare. On the
reverse of the second sheet is an endorsement in Spotswood's
handwriting. With an A. L. S. by B. J. Lossing referring to it.

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60. GEORGE III, KING OF GREAT BRITAITST. D. S.,
1 p. folio, St. James', May 22, 1767. To Sir Jeffrey Amherst.
Signed also by the Earl of Shelburne, Secretary of State in
the administration of Pitt. Warrant of appointment of
George William Fairfax, member of the Council of Vir-
ginia, in the place of Philip Ludwell, deceased.

* The Earl of Shelburne while in power was conciliatory to
the American colonies and opposed the methods of Lord North,
but was dismissed by the King. After the resignation of Lord
North, Shelburne came again into ofiBce, and one of his first
actions was to concede the Independence of the United States.

61. GREENE (GENERAL NATHANAEL). A.L. S., 4 pp.
folio, Morristown, 11th March, 1780. To General Schuyler.

* "I have ieen loaiting with great impatience to hear his
Excellency summoned to Philadelphia . . . I cannot suppose
the Congress averse to consulting with the General upon the
critical and difficult state of our affairs. For my own part I
thinl- myself treated with so much neglect, contempt and in-
delicacy, that I have a good mind to forward my resignation,
and quit the Misiness of the Quarter Master's Department with-
out loss of time. It is now going on four Months since I wrote
Congress upon the general distress of the department and my
wish to leave it . . . I have not been able to obtain a single line
in return upon the subject. But tho they have not vouchsafed
to answer me they have been mailing appointments that amounts
to little short of an insult." Greene did finally resign his po-
sition as Quarter-Master Greneral a few months later.

62. [GREENE (NATHANAEL).] A. D., 2 pp., folio in
the hand of Col. B. Carrington, making known to Thomas
Jefferson, Governor of Virginia, supplies necessary to put the
Army in condition to appear before the Enemy in the South-
ern Campaign of 1781.

63. GREENE (NATHANAEL). A.L.S., 3 pp. folio, Hdqrs.
Deep River, March 31, 1781. Endorsed ' ' rec 'd Apl. 25, 1781. ' '

* After mentioning Gens. Lawson and Stevens and the dis-
charge of the Militia under them, Greene alludes to his plan to
draw the British after him into South Carolina far from their
base of operations. Greene was then eneamped on Deep Eiver,
South Carolina, from which Cornwallis had but just withdrawn.
He says:

"We have had a great struggle and our prospects are mended
if seasonably supported ; without which we shall soon have the
same path to tread over again — Send us Men and I am not with-
out hopes of Iceeping the War at a distance from you in this
quarter," etc.

64. HA.AIILTON (ALEXANDER-Statesman). A. L. S.,
4 pp. small 4to, New York, Dec. 9, 1783. To Stephen van
Rensselaer.

*"My public engagements have not only left me bare of
Cash but have lain me under a necessity to use my credit at the
Bank as far as consisstently with delicacy in my station of
director I ought to go." He concludes by alluding to a partner-
ship Van Eensselaer was about to form with another person, and

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warns hiin of the danger: "The opporLuniiies my profession
gives me have lunijhL me to conxvirr ptirlncrsltips under all eir-
cu'innlii/iu'es an dcliiuUe and hazardous things . . . T am sure for
oner ilu-ji siwrci'd, they ten times involve and emiarras the per-
son in Ihttl prcilieameiit."

fir.. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
n. p. June 8, 1784. To Ef^-'bert Benson. Signature nearly
illegible throuR'h (l;imp, but body of the letter untouched.

* Mainly on lc(ral business, concluding: "No thing new here
except that the IVIiifix iy way of eminence (as they distinguish
thriiixrlvcH) are dcgenerativg fast into u, very peaceable set of
people. ' '

66. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
New York, Dei-,. 10, 1784. To Egbert Benson. Two lines at
th(^ bottom of the first two pages illegible from damp, but
signature jind mjiin portion of the letter not touched.

* On legal business.

67. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). A. L. S., 3 pp. small
4to, Nov. 20, 1786. (To Philip Schuyler.)

* Mostly on legal matters but mentions his family : ' ' We
have been Jnnooulating Angelica and Alexander . . . Betsy
joins with mn in l)c»t wishes." Mrs. Hamilton was Elizabeth,
daughter of Philip Schuyler.

68. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Bond in favor of
Solomon .Simpson wigned by Philip Schuyler, dated July 1,
1781). The bond is in tlio handwriting of Alexander Hamilton
and b(ui,rs his ,siKn;itLirc as witness. 1 p. folio.

69. [HAMILTON (ALEXANDER).] Written invitation
to a, Dinner given by the Chamber of Commerce in honor of
Alexander Hamilton, Feb. 27, 1795. 1 p. folio, with leaf of
address to the Atty. den.

* Hamilton had just withdrawn from the cabinet to resume
the. jirai'tice of his profession of law in New York City.

70. [HAMILTON (ALEXANDER).] A. L. S. from Gen.
Philip Sclmyler to his dau^'hter Mrs. Alexander Hamilton on
caliunnies di reded .igainst Hamilton, 2 pp. small 4to, Albany,

July 30, 1797.

''"I apprclicndc.d the vile calumny of my Dear Eamiltons
villainous cvcniii's wifilit dislurb your peace of mind — but yow
hiinliiiiids rcp-iildlion in too well established to suffer in the pub-
lic tipinion from, anylliinn hix wretched enemies can do ■. . .
Intrcat the. (Uihnict if lie is returned from Philadelphia to at-
tend to the retjuest I made him relative to Cosby Mai " '-to.

Tli(! IcI.Ut was evidently written apropos of tb' 'on

caused by Ciilleiidcr's eliar<.i!H of peculation, to whif' A. h. bn
replied by the unfortunate painiildet referring to AfirSth Ap'ds.

71. HAMILTON (AIjEXANDER). A. L. Signed "A. H.,"
1 p. small 4to, Sept. 3, 1798. To Stephen van Rensselaer.

* On a proposal to nominate Christopher Hutton as Mayor.

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72. [I-IAJMILTON (ALEXANDER).] A. L. S. of Thomas
Cooper, 3 pp. 4to, New York, July, 1804. To Stephen van
Rensselaer. Describing the duel with Burb and the last

MOMENTS OF AlEX.VNDER HAMILTON.

*"I presume the Express dispatched this afternoon will ere
your Jxcceipt of this have made knoivn to you the unfortunate
fate of our friend GciiL Hamilton. He is yet alive and Post
told me th-at it was possWle he might linger a fortnight but he
considers the ivoimd as mortal. The Ball entered between the
two lower ribs — the right side and is lodged in the Centre of
his body. The Spine is affected and from symptoms of Palsy
in his thigh and leg his Physicians think very much injured.
There is yet indeed a Possibility that he may recover but . . .
the Chances a thousand to one against him . . . Mrs. Hamilton
was with the General . Be is in full possession of his senses
and has had the Sacrament administered to Mm. He discovered
the greatest anxiety to receive the Sacrament . . . I understand
that Hamilton did not return the fire. That it loas not his
intention to do it when he went out — that he meant to receive
Burr's shot and throw away his oion, but if Burr was determined
to go on (a word is damaged here) that he meant then to take
his Fire. On receiving the Fire of his adversary he turned to-
his Friend and told him he had received a mortal wound and
was a dead man. After he fell Burr came up to him and hold-
ing up his hands, turned off and betook himself with his Second
to their Boat."

73. HAMILTON (ELIZABETH— wife of Alexander
Hamilton). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, N. Y., Mch. 25, 1805, with
leaf of address to her brother, Philip Schuyler, at Rhine-
beck. The mourning seal has been broken, but no part is
missing.

* Relates to property left her by her father.

74. HANCOCK (JOHN). A. D. S. In Congress, June
11, 1776. A pass for twenty-one Indians to return to their
own country unmolested.

75. HARPUR (ROBERT— Deputy Secretary of New
York State). D. S., 2 pp. folio, dated Poughkeepsie, March
23, 1778. The draft of articles of appointment of officers
of the '' Regiment in the County of Albany commanded by
Colonel Garret Vanderbergh "; A. D. S., 4 pp. folio. Draft
of an act appointing commissioners to settle the New York-
Massachusetts boundary, dated 1784.

76. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY— Ninth President
of the United States). L. S., 3 pp. 4to, with address to Gov.
Shelby of Kentucky, Hdqtrs St. Mary's, Sept. 30, 1812. In-
forming the Governor that he had been appointed Com-
mqjide^ of the North Western Army, and outlining his
P^f small*-® ^"'I'^'^ct at some length, discussing the qualities

-"'^'iselaer ^ ^^''ers in so doing.

■^ *> " The original destination of the mounted expedition was
V Cr.ipP<^eanoe and the heads of the Illinois River. It was after-
wards changed to . . . the River Raisin." The postscript re-
counts the arrival of the British and Indians at Fort Defiance,
and the proposed attack on Gen. Winchester, stating " I shall
set out immediately to their relief."
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77. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 1 p. 4to,
with leaf of address, Cincinnati, March 26, 1813. " To the
Office Commanding the Kentucky Militia," ordering them
forward without delay. (Probably to Gen. Green Clay,
who led the Kentuckians.)

*Tecumseh, with 3,000 Indiau braves, assisted Gen. Proctor
in the siege of Fort Meigs, but were repulsed by Harrison.

78. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., Head-
quarters, Cincinnati, April 1, 1813, to General Green Clay.
Orders for the Pennsylvania and Virginia Militia, the dis-
position of Major Johnson and his troops, etc.

* Mentions his fears for the safety of the post at Miami
Rapids.

79. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S , 3 pp. 4to,
Fort Amanda, April 8, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay, with
leaf of address franked with another signature. (Hole re-
paired.)

*Advising Gen. Clay that he is leaving immediately for Fort
Meigs, as there is " little room for doubt that it is the intention
of the enemy to attack that post — you will therefore march the
whole of your remaining force to St. Marys — you will also be
pleased to leave at St. Marys such force as you may think nec-
essary to protect the boats that may be nearly ready to proceed
with supplies & march the rest of your command to Fort Win-
chester."

80. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L S., 2 pp.
small 4:to, Head Quarters, Camp Meigs, 13th April, 1813.
To Gen. Green Clay.

* " The information given me confirms my former opinions
with regard to the intention of the enemy to attach this place.
I am preparing for them." He instructs Gen. Clay to abandon
the proposed march on Winchester and join him with the whole
of his brigade, instructs him as to the route to be followed, and
states that Black Hoof, Chief of the Shawnees at Wapaohanata,
will provide him with guides on whom he may safely rely.

81. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L S., 2 pp.
small 4to, Camp Meigs,- Apl. 24, 1813, with leaf of address
to Gen. Green Clay, commanding the Kentucky Militia at
St. Marys, franked with another signature.

* " The Enemy have not yet made their appearance here, but
your arrival is nevertheless anxiously expected," etc.

82. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). Short A. L. S.,
on a folio page, " Head Quarters, Camp Meigs, 28th April,
1813." (Back of letter-sheet stained with mud.)

* "I send Mr. Oliver to give you an account of ivhat is passing
here," etc. On the day of writing. Gen. Proctor, assisted by
Tecumseh, was advancing on Fort Meigs, and, on May 1, laid
siege to the fort.

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83. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 2 pp., 4to,
with P. S. on leaf of address, to Gen. Green Clay, Camp Meigs,

May 15, 1813.

* Advising Gen. Clay to hoard provisions and protect public
property during the defence of Fort Meigs: "I must take the
liberty of warning you against the disposition to stroll beyond
the protection of the Fort uness they can be controll'd in ths
practice you will have the mortifycation of seeing them Killed
and Scalped in your Sight."

84. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 6 pp. 4to,
Franklinton, June 11, 1813, with leaf of address to Col. Rich-
ard M. Johnson, Fort Winchester, with some verbal alterations
by Gen. Harrison.

* Authorizing the attack on Brownstown, and formulating a
plan for it clearly and forcibly, advising Col. Johnson of the
best methods of Indian warfare and how to guard against them.
An unusually long and interesting letter.

85. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Franklinton, June 23, 1813. To Gen. Clay, commanding at
Fort Meigs, with leaf of address.

* Eelates to the second attack on Fort Meigs : ' ' Tou have
only to defend yourself for a few days. All the troops destined
for offensive operations are in motion — Our fleet at Erie is
ready ^ I have directed the Commodore to come up tlie Lake
and co-operate with the Army."

86. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to, Camp Upper Sandusky, June 26, 1813, to Gen. Clay at
Camp Meigs, with leaf of address.

*"/ am here with Col. Anderson and about 900 Inf'y —
Major Croglwm is just in the rear with above S70 — Gen. Cass
was to remain at Franklinton — Col. Ball was ordered to leave
Circleville on Friday — Gov'r Meigs is raising and sending off
volunteers as fast as possible — I consider you safe since Col.
Johiison joined you," etc., with a postcript "I write this on my
knee having just arrived."

87. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 3 pp.
4to, Head Quarters, L. Sandusky, 20th July, 1813. To 'Gover-
nor Shelby of Kentucky.

* Genl. Harrison states that he has just received a letter from
the Secretary of War authorizing him to call for militia from
the neighbouring States. He expresses regret that he was not
to be supplied with regulars, and sympathises with Governor
Shelby's troubles in calling out the militia and volunteers in
Kentucky, where he knows there is a great dislike to serve. He
concludes by inviting the Governor to join him and take the
command: "Why not, my Dear Sir, come in person, you would
not object to a command that would be nominal only. I have
such confidence in your wisdom that you in fact should be 'the
guiding Head and I the Sand."

88. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 2 pp 4to
Lower Sandusky, July 22, 1813, with leaf of address to Gen'
Green Clay at Fort Meigs.

* Giving instructions concerning the payment of the men
closing with "Major Graham is authorized to communicate to
you many particulars which I do not wish to commit to paper."

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89. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 1 p. 4to,
"Head Quarters 25th July 1813 4 o'clock A. M."' To Gen
Green Clay at Fort Meigs.

*EeIates to Gen. Proctor's second threatened attack on Fort
Meigs: "J am collecting troops with as much crpediHon as
possible — I Iwve not heard of the mounted Seg't under Col'o
JoluK^on since it was at Delaware. I shall make no attempt to
relieve you, hut wait the arrival of the fleet."

90. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
to General Green Clay, commanding Fort Meigs, dated Head
Quarters, Seneca ToM'ns, August 1, 1813.

* This letter was written just three months after Proctor's
first siege of the fort, and about a month after his renewal of
the attack: "Your triplicate letters announcing the departure
of the enemy from Fort Meigs were all received. I have not yet
ascertained which way the enemy have steered their course. I
have expected them here and at Lower Sandushy. Ohio is
rising. ' '

91. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
with leaf of address to Gov. Isaac Shelby of Kentuckj^, franked
with another signature, Headciuarters, Senaca Town, 9 Miles
from Lower Sandusky, Aug. 2, 1813.

* "The Enemy are now before Loiver SandusTcy cannonading
it most furiously — to defend it was not within my plan ^ 1
had ordered it abandoned. Major Croghan who commands de-
layed it until it was too late — it was the error of a brave man —
To-morrow I shall be joined by Gov'r Meigs with Three Thou-
sand Men," etc.

Croghan, however, was successful in the defence of the fort
and was made a lieutenant-general for his bravery.

92. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY) . A. L. S. to Gen-
eral Clay, mentioning the sending of cattle to Fort Meigs,
where Clay was stationed, the repulse of the British at the
Lower Sandusky, and other military matters. 1 p. folio.
Dated !'Eead Quarters, Camp Seneca, 7th Augt. 1813."

*"I learned from the prisoners that Tecumseh, with Z,000
Warriors, was still in the neighbourhood of Ft. Meigs with the
expectation of cutting off a Convoy. Our fleet was passing the
bar at Erie on Sunday last. ' '

93. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to.
Head Quarters, Seneca Towns, Aug. 17th, 1813. To Brig.
General Green Clay, Fort Meigs.

* ' ' Your letter by judge Wills was received yesterday evening.
I have despatched Capt. Campbell from hence who will tomorrow
morning set out from lower SandusTcy with a supply of hospital
stores, Indian meal, whiskey and soup for you. Col. Huntingdon
also goes by this conveyance. You have persons in your post,

: from the Michigan teritory, who communicate with the enemey,

have the Frenchmen well watched, and as soon as you receive
this, cause Crandell, who has gone on with the mail yesterday,
put in irons and Tcept in till further orders as a spy."

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94. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
with leaf of address to Gen. Ureeu Clay, Head Quarters on
board the Lawrence Sloop of War, Aug. 20, 1813.

* "J have promised Commodore Ferry all the Seamen that
are to lie found in your eamp for a cruise he is about 1o make in
ihe hope that the enemii mail come out leiih their fleet." About
three weeks later the Battle of Lake Erie was fought. The
' ' Lawrence ' ' was Perry 's flag-ship during the battle.

95. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY) . L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Seneca Town, Aug. 22, 1813, Avith leaf of address to Gen.
Green Clay at Fort IMeigs.

* Mentions various oiBcers and their commands, the placing
and provisioning of the troops and expresses anxiety about the
rapid consumption of cartridges; and that he is prepai'iug for
offensive preparations.

96. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Seneca Town, Sept. 4, 1813, with leaf of address to Gen. Green
Clay at Fort Meigs.

* Refers to the campaign into Canada: "I am extremely
glad that you have determined to go on with us," etc.

97. [HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY).] Copy of a letter
from Harrison to Duncan MeArthur, commander at Fort
Meigs, dated "Mouth of Portage h'iver, Sept. 15, 1813," writ-
ten by John Speed Smith, Indian Fighter and Congressman.
3 pp., 4to.

* Directs Gen. MeArthur to send all the cannon, ammunition
and supplies that could possibly be spared from the fort, as he
intended to invade Canada at once. It was this invasion, so
closely following the defeat of the British by Perry, which won
for the United States the control of the Great Lakes. At the
end of the letter is the note: "I certify that this is a true copy
from the original forwarded hy an express boat, under the sup-
posed possibility that the land express may be intercepted — and
dispatched by Gcn'l Harrison. John Speed Smith, Aid de Camp.
Mouth of the Portage Biver, Sept. 15, 1813."

98. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). Autograph Pro-
clamation signed twice. 2 pp., folio. Headquarters, Detroit,
Sept. 29, 1813. Witnessed by John 0 'Fallon, Aid-de-Camp.

*"The enemy having been driven from, the Territory of
Michipan and a part of the army under my command having
talx-en possession of it, it becomes neeessury'that the civil gov-
ernment of the Territory should be reesiahlishcd and the former
, officers renew the exercise of their authority. I have therefore

I llimight proper to proclaim that all a^ppoinlments and commis-

\ sions which have been derived from Brilish officers are at an

end, that the Citizens of the Territory are restored to all the
rights and privileges which they enjoyed previoushi to Ihe capit-
ulation made by Gen. Bull on the 16th of August, ISIS," etc.

99. HARVARD COLLEGE. Book-plate of Harvard Col-
lege, Old copper- engraving by N. Hurd. Original impres-
sion.

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100. HOLT (JOIIN-OUl Now York Priiitsr). A. L. S.,
2 pp. small -1 to. n. p. 21th Jan., 17H4. To Col. Robert
Benson.

* Holt took an active pa,vt in tlie eiivly rovolutionavy move-
ments, among other tilings lu'adinK tii« [n\\)ov " Tl:e New York
Journal," with tbe famous snalw and ■■ Unite or Die " design.
Naturally wliontlie Uritish ocoupied New York, Holt fled, and
started printing; operations at various places, Norfolk, ' Va. ,
Fishkill, Hudson, etc., doinj;' nuicli work for the Continental
Congress. This letter is in reply to one from the Senate enquir-
ing as to terms for printing their proceedings. Holt writes
indignantly: " / had luiifonuhj tliiriinj the a-hole Coumc of the
H'lO- rendered the State <(;(<i! the eoiiDiion eaiise of Aiiieriea, mi/
faillifiil and best Serviees at t!ie Kepeiise of all 'the ProjH'rti/ I
liad tieeii able to save from the rapaeious Il'aiids of the Knei'ni/.
and at tlie ITazant of ini/ Life, it was eqnallii improbable thai 1
should, ineline to qnit tlie I'ost or should be dismissed from
it in fair weather, lelieu the Storm and Danger irasorer." With
dignity he a.dds that he will do their printing at the fairest
terms, though lie adds that the wages of workmen "have more,
than doubled "

101. IIOPKINSON (FRANCIS) and LEE (RICHARD
HENRY). Bill of Exchange of the Uuited States Govern-
ment made payable in Paris, Nov. 2t!, 1778. Signed by
F. llopkinson and endorsed in fnll by Richard Henry Lee.

102. IIORS.^LVNDKN (DANIEL- Recorder and Chief
Justice of New York, 1763, anthor of the history of the
" Negro Plot "). Signature to a legal document, June,
1748, signed also by Henry Livingston, James C Livings-
ton, Clear Everitl, and Bartholomew a,nd Triuitie Crannell;
with a later assignment, 1788, signed by Augustus van
Cortlandt, Helena, van Cortlaudt and Henry White. (Broken
in the folds.)

lO:!. (HORSJMANDEN (DANIEL). D. S. 6 pp. folio,
Aug. 27, 17t;(.i. A dispute about the New York Boundary
Liite, Willia.m Henry Ludlow's atlidavit in regard to it,
sworn before D;iuiel llorsmauden, a-nd signed by him.

* An interesting document relating to the dispute over tbe
New Hampshire'grants, Most of the attidavit concerns the
actions of Captain Clarke and his soldiers, who apparently revi-
resented the interests of New Y'ork, and who, by force of arms,
resisted other claimants to a portion of laud in dispute,

101. HUNTINCTON (SAMUEL— Signer of the Declara-
tion, President of the Continental Congress and Governor
of Connecticut). A. L. S., 1 p. small 4to, Norwich, August
12, 1708. To (Andrew) Adams.

* Cn legal business.

105. HrNTINGT(,>N[ (SAMUEL). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Hartford, 8th Sept., 1708. To Andrew Adams. The break-
ing of the seal has removed one word.

* On legal business.

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106. HUNTINGTON (SAMUEL). L. S., 1 P-, small 4to,
when Governor of Connecticut, Norwich, Mch. 7, 1787. To
A. Adams, on public business.

107. HUNTIN(tTOX (SA^ FUEL— Governor of Ohio, 1808-
1810) . A. L. S., two closely written folio pages, Washington,
Sept. 12, 1812. To Reuben J. Jleigs, Governor of Ohio.

"* "During ilie consternation, that prevailed after the neivs
arrived of the surrender of Detroit. I iras directed by Genl.
fVadsuorth to froceed from Cleueland {where I then was as a
volunteer) to this pla/ie, for the purpose of procuring arms,
ammunition tf- Camp Equipage . . Col. Ca-^s was directed to
repair immediately to Washington to . . explain the causes
of the sliamsful Capitulation. ' ' He proceeds to detail at length
the instructions given by the Secretary for War, the amount of
arms to be procured at Fort Pitt, etc., and comments on the
tact that many seem to rejoice over the defeat of Genl. Hull as
it might result in an overthrow of the administration.

108. JAY (JOHN— Statesman). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Poughkeepsie. 6 Nov., 1778. To Gen. Philip Schuyler.

*" Expeditions into Canada have heretofore been determined
upon with as feio preparations as tlie present, and those ob-
stacles gave way to Care and Industry . . If it succeeds it
luill conduce greatly to the American Cause, if not Congress will
be taught a useful lesson . . If a certain Genl. should push
into nom.iuation for the office you mention, it is not probable
he will hold any." The last reference is possibly to the in-
trigues of Genl. Gates.

109. JAT (JOHN). Egbert Benson and Wm. Linn.
D. S. by each, 1 p. 4to, Aug. 24, 1787, with second leaf.

* These men formed a committee on application from Jacob
Lefiferts and others for the incorporation of "Erasmus Hall,
King's County"

110. JEFFERSON (THO^MAS). Autograph draft of a
letter, 5 pp. very closely written, dated "In Council, Oct. 30,
1779. " (To the Speaker of the Assembly.)

* Relating to a proposed contract with Messrs. Penet, Windel
and Co. for the establishment of a foundry of ordnance and a
manufactory of fire-arms, and the complications that resulted
from a prior contract of the Assembly with a Mr. Ballendine.

111. JEFFERSON (THOMAS). A. L. S., 1 p. Monticello.
Sept. 19, 1807. To Governor Cabell, Richmond. Signed
again as frank.

* Sending a letter of Henry Clay on a military appointment
to the Governor of Virginia.

112. [JOHNSON (SIR JOHN —Son of Sir Wm. Johnson
and Loyalist).] A. L. S. of John Nicolson, Revolutionary
Colonel, to Philip Schuyler, dated Johnstown, Sept. 5, 1776.
1 p. folio.

* He reports that Capt. McKeen had returned from his scout-
ing party reporting that he had followed the traces of a party
of the enemy whom he supposed were "some of the Tories that
went off with Sir. John. ' ' He adds that he thinks an inventory
should be made of Sir John's effects.

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113. KENTUCKY BROADSIDE. An Oration Commemo-
rative of American Independence, intended to have been
delivered at Lexington on the Fourth day of July, 1798.
Polio printed broadside, double columns, covering the whole
of one side and half of the reverse. No place or printer.

* No doubt the luoadHide was printed in Lexington, Ky., and
therefore is an interesting early specimen of Kentucky printing.

114. KENTUCKY BROxVDMIDE. "There is a Snake in
the Grass ! ! ! Citizens of Kentucky, be upon your guard, if
applications should be made to you to sign addresses." ito,
printed bi'oadside containing an appeal against signing peti-
tions in favor of the ' ' late impolitic and unconstitutional meas-
ures of our government." Dated Lexington, August 15, 1798,
no printer.

' A rare early example of Kentucky printing, the broadside
apparently referring to the agitation that led to the ' ' Kentucky
Resolutions. ' '

115. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DB). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
New Windsor, Feb. 21, 1781. To Governor Jefferson.

* "I am the More Pleased. By the Command Which His Ex-
cellency Gcver(d Washington Has Been pleased to intrust to me,
As Independant of the General Good that May Be Hoped from
this E a- p edit ion, it Seems to Promise An Opportunity to Gratify
the High Sense I Have of My Personal obligations to the State
of Virginia ... The Continental Detachments that Has Marched
from this place will ie Precipitated as Much as I can, and I'll
have the Honor of writing to Tour Excellency from Philadelphia
Where I intend to precede the troops."

116. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). A. L. S., 4 pp. folio,
Williamsburg, March 16, 1781. To Governor Jefferson.

* "/ T)eg leave Most Respectfully to offer my thanJcs for tMt
part of their contents" (of a letter received from Jefferson)
" n-hich is Personal . . From an Early period. Sir, I had the
Honor of Being Admitted into the American Union, when With-
out Means, wiihout foreign aid. But with a determination either
to Concpicr or Hie, our Nohle Contest was carried through so
Many Banners and difficulties— long since have I heen used to
those inconveniences, that are so far Compensated By the Hum-
blest Blessinos of a Popular Government. Whenever Personal
Labours or More diifirult ways May conduct to the same pur-
poses of public Good, duty as a Servant of the public and
Affection as a Son of America shall ever prompt me to Adopt
everii Mea.-<ure that You May think more suitable to the temper
of the people, or the State of our Circumsiavces." He thanis
Jefferson for the good maps sent, and states that Baron Steuben
has informed him that Gen. Muhlenberg is advancing towards
Portsmouth, and that he will join him. The detachnient from
West Point cannot move until a naval force is sent to protect
it He concludes by expressing his opinion that he cannot take
command of the troops before minutely ascertaming the condi-
tion of affairs.

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117. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DB). A. L. S., 4 pp. smaU
4to, Camp The Sleepy Hole, March 20 (1781). To Governor

Jefferson.

* " Muhlenherg has marched down to this place and I was in
hopes to lie enabled to Srromioitre the Enemy's works . . . but
to my great disappointment there was no ammunition in camp . . .
a trifling Shirmish was brought with the loss of one private
Tcillcd, one officer ami one private wounded on our side and
about Twenty must Hare been lost to the Enemy . . . The am-
munition that is expected ivill be insufficient save for temporary
purposes and I hope we may soon get a part of what Baron
Steuben has prepured . . . Necessity ivill some time oblige me
to tal-e the Unpopular Method of imposts."

118. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio,
Annapolis, April 4, 1781. To Governor Jefferson.

* "Your Excellency will have got an accurate account of the
action between the two fleets . . . our allies obtained the honor
of the day but the object of the Expedition was lost, and the
attack on Portsmouth unfortunately postponed. ' ' He state3
that he will do his best for the relief of the troops for the
Southern States and is despatching guns and ammunition to
Genl. Greene. The arrangements for forwarding stores to the
Southern troops has been communicated to Baron Steuben. The
harbor of Annapolis is blockaded by two British armed vessels
but he is placing some heavy guns to drive them away. He
concludes by hoping the French fleet will soon obtain reinforce-
ments and be able to again put to sea.

The opening reference is to the plan to blockade Benedict
Arnold in Portsmouth and capture him. The French fleet sailed
from Ehode Island to assist but was attacked by Admiral
Arbuthnot and forced to return, and Gen. Philips arriving at
Portsmouth with reinforcements, Arnold was relieved.

119. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Baltimore, April 17, 1781. To Governor Jefferson.

* Cornwallis it was anticipated would eventually turn from
his soutliern campaigns and move northwards, and Washington,
though pretending to watch New York, ^vas keeping in touch
with the British General's movements. Lafayette in this letter
shows he was making a forced march to Virginia. He asks to
be kept informed of the movements of both Cornwallis and
Phillips, that his detachment is on the way to Richmond and
that he has been reluctantly forced to impress horses and
wagons. "Uncommon Dangers require Uncommon Bemedies . . .
the Stale of Virginia being so far interested in this movement
may put up with momentary inconvenience provided we could
rapidly advance to their succor."

120. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 1 p. folio,
Head Quarters, I\Iay 29, 1781. To Governor Jefferson.

*"The Enemy's Movements into the Country 4- our great
defidcney in Cavalry malees it absolutely necessary that two
hundred dismounted Dragoons under the command of Col.
White are immediately furnished with Hmses . . . I -must re-
quest the favor of your Excellency to order all the accoutrements
and arms . . to be sent to Col. White and he impowered to
impress two hundred Eor.-ics . . I assure you nothing else will
put it in my power to prevent the Enemy from ravaging the
Country in small parties."

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121. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Rawsons, June 26, 1781. To the Governor of Virginia.

* Lafayette >Yrites that the act of the General Assembly de-
claring ilartial Law has been published in General Orders, and
that he has observed to the Militia that their leaving the army
without permission would be severely punished. He also com-
plains that County Lieutenants have granted flags of truce to
people who go into the lines of the enemy, and he wishes the
practice abolished. He continues: On t'lie gSrd. Lord Corn-
u'oUis lay at Xew Kent Court House. Our army by a march
of S2 miles got to Mr. Savages, on. this side bottoms bridge.
Our rail-guard wa,s very near tlieir rear, and Lord Cornioallis'
troops being very fresh I did not 'know but that he would at-
tempt an action. The S4 he moved to Birds ordinary, on the
25th towards Williamsburg. We have foUoiued them and at this
moment of things the light corps supported by the Pennsyl-
vanians must be very near Col. Sim<:oe who brought up the rear.
I beg leave to end this letter as I am going to join the light in-
fantry lest re-inforcements should render the action {if any)
so serious as to engage the lohole of the troops I have sent
forward. ' '

The action took place, and nearly led to a general battle.

122. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 1 p. folio,
Head Qrs. 20 miles from Williamsljurg, July 3rd, 1781. To
Col. Davies at Staunton. [Edges- frayed.]

* " The Dragoons had better come with hunting shirts than
be delayed, but I would wish them by all means to have Boots.
As many of the Troops are intirely without Shoes I must re-
quest you to use your best endeavours to procure and forward
a supply of that Article. It will be necessary to have some
Arms at Fredericlcsburg . a thousand stands at Hanover
Court House with waggons ready to remove them . . Major
Call is gone up the Country . . . any arrangements proposed by
Baron Steuben I request you to comply with."

123. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 3 pp. small
4to, n. p. July lOtk, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

*" Since the sMrmish I had to go to James town, to Wil-
liamsburg, to our several hospitals. I had arrangements to
malce in the army, letters to write to the northward and a hun-
dred other things besides on my hands It ivas high time
my Lord Cornwallis should retreat for our militia are vanishing
daily. I hope your Excellency will hurry the relief . . By ac-
counts from the Southward I am affraid General Greene has
been obliged to retire, and of course we must endeavour to sup-
port him . . It gives me pleasure to thinlc that while the enemy
were anxious to fight, not one gun was fired; but the moment
they declined coming to action we made it our business to force
them to partial engagements followed by general retreats."

124. LAFEYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S,, 2 pp. small
4to, Holt's forge, July 12, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

*"Capt. Budolph the bearer of this has been sent to me by
General Greene, with the most pressing and particular recfuest
to have Col. Lee's legion completed. The General is apprehen-
sive of the worst effects from the enemy's superiority in horse;
and that every thing ruinous to the Southern States is to be
feared from this cause. He wishes therefore that as many
horses be impressed a^s will mount the whole of the cavalry...
The services rendered by Lee 's corps are such that we cannot
give it too much encouragement."

125. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Head Quarters, Long Bridge, July 13tli, 1781. To Governor
Nelson.

* " The enemy in this quarter, pointing one part towards
Portsmouth, with their legions on the route towards South Caro-
lina, makes me eonclude that the latter at least are intended to
unite with San- Jon. li'hen we add to this the reinforcements
lately arrived at Clmrlestoim, which, compelled G. Greene to
raise the siege of iX! and his present critical situation, I could
not scruple in sending a detachment to his relief. This has
inarched this morning and. is composed of the Pennsylvanians and
the Tirginia new levy Begt. under Gen. Wayne. But as this
force is inadequate to G. Greene's wants, the wliole not exceed-
ing 800 I liave to request that your Excellency will order to
assenihle at or near Taylor's ferry on Roanoke, not less than one
thousand' militia to march with Gen. Wayne . . . Should Lord
Cornwallis' detachment enterprise any thing against him, we
have many things to dread from their vast superiority . . .
There are other rea~sons however to induce this measure. If we
do not want them heyond the Moanoke, loe may in this quarter.
The enemy lias not yet left the State. And should he again
turn himself this n-ay, ice shall certainly want not only them,
6«t a much greater number . . At all events it is proper to
succor Greene, in order, at least to keep him where he is."

126. LAFAYETTE (JIARQUIS DE). A. L. S., 3 pp. small
4to, Malvern Hill, July 23, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* A letter in belialf of the prisoners who he states are neg-
lected and in want, specifically mentioning the prison at Eich-
niond where the Commissary Department are neglecting their
duties. I-Ie also refers to the exchanged or paroled Americans
for whom also no provision had been made, "they want to join
their resjirctovc lines or States. Many citizens taken as Militia
must either remain here or go to Philadelphia until Carolina is
conquered. Such as are exchanged must at least get out of the
Enemy's way — they will want money, horses and waggons."

127. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 3 pp. folio,
Malvern Hill, July 27, 1781, To the Governor of Virginia
[Thos. Nelson].

*" General Weedon has from the beginning of the invasion
been stationed at Fredericksburg ... 7 hare not for some days
heard of the fleet in Bampton Soad a silence which I cannot
account for but by u supposition thcrt the fleet has not sailed . . .
I am .sorry for the c.stalilishment of a post at Point Comfort.
I will try to have the Ennemy annoyed but give me leave to ob-
serve that while two or three thousand Men are in Sampton
Road it would become dangerous to carry any serious oppera-
tions down that neck, we must depend upon what Col. Ennis may
effect. ' '

128. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 1 p smaU
4to, Malvern Hill, July 27tli, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* The address of the letter is to Governor Nelson, but the
text IS addressed to "Governor L«e. " Henry Lee was Gov-
ernor of Virginia in 1792, so that the address was somewhat
previous. The letter refers to providing Gapt. Legond of Po-
laski s legion with a horse, and recommends that a horse in-
terior to those of the dragoons will do.

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129. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DB). L. S., 3 pp. folio,
JMalvern Hill, July 29th, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

' An important letter in which Lafayette discusses the ques-
tion of sending reinforcements to Gen. Greene in South Carolina,
advocating doing so and giving his reasons. He concludes the
letter by requesting the Governor to collect the heavy cannon
and material for a siege in the event the army in Virginia might
have to attack Portsmouth.

Coruwallis had just returned from the south and on entering
Virginia had been attacked by Lafayette and Wayne, forcing
him to retire on Portsmouth, from which a few days later he
retreated to Yorktown.

130. LAFAYETTE (J\LiRQUIS DE). L. S., 3 pp. small
4to, Malvern Hill, July 29tli, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* Lafayette states that he has always adopted the Governor 's
plan in drawing pay-warrants, that he has advised Col. Parker
of the proclamation of martial laiv wjthin twenty miles of the
enemy's camp, and that he has advised Mr. Harrison to apply
to his Excellency for money in aid of the prisoners.

131. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. small
4to, Head Quarters, Aug. 5, 1781. To Governor Nelson. "With
second signature of Lafayette as frank.

* Lafayette asks the Governor to grant a sum of money for
the aid of the sick prisoners : ' ' The detail of the sufferings
of our side prisoners at WmUtnisbiirg , for want of necessaries,
is extremely distressing. Nothing has been provided, and of
course every thing is wanted."

132. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Newcastle, Aiig. 6, 1781. To the Governor of Virginia [Thos.

Nelson] .

* "However small is the number of our militia, yet there is
such a scarcity of arms in camp that those who are coming in
cannot be fiirnislied with weapons of any sort . . . We are
also in icant of cartridges and are to request a supply of am-
munition from the State laboratory . . . It appears that Lord
Cornwallis intends to fix a post at York and Gloucester and
there erect fortifications, this no doubt is a new plan the mo-
tives of which are not sufficiently explained. My situation is
not yet equal to the defensive much less to any offensive pros-
pect, part of our militia is unarmed and the totality of them is
very inadequate to every military purpose . It is important
that the corps under Col. FarTcer be speedily re-inforced . to
Tceep the enemy within bounds, prevent their stretching to the
southward. ' '

133 LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE) . A. L. S., 2 pp. small
4to, Newcastle, August 6, 1781. To Col. Davis of the Board of

War, Richmond.

* " The want of men and the want of arms and ammunition
render our Situation very precarious, it is impossible to per-
suade the Militia into u care of their arms. Could not this Be
Sesolved By (maUng) every man who returns public arms m
bad order serve fifteen days more. The Enemy are at York
and Glocester where they begin to fortify."

134. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). A. L. S., 3 pp. small
4to, Camp on Pamunker, August 7, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* " Agreable to the desire of Tour Excellency and Council Mr.
Senry Has the Honor to wait upon You and ivill lay before the
Exccniive Matter Relative to the Operations of the Army."
He then mentions some of the necessities of the army, acknowl-
edges the Governor's diflieulties, promises co-operation with the
BxecutiA'e, and will use properly any powers put in hia hands.

135. LAFAYETTE (JIARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Camp, Aug. 13, 1781. To Col. Davies.

* ' ' Tou Jcnow the expedition which first produced the de-
tachment of light infantry and the causes tvhich prevented its
return to the army, agreeahle to the original intention. It
came out with little clothing and their marches hy the time
they reached Virginia left the poor fellows almost naked. The
few articles which some of the counties furnished were very
necessary . I always intended either to repay the loan or to
certificate for them on piMic account. I have some clothing on
the way for the infantry, hut there will be a difficulty in dis-
charging the debt with these as General Washington gave out
to the men that this clothing should follow them. Mr. M. Henry
mentioned to mc your request for a few tanners." He urges
Col. Davies not to forget the urgent need of horses for the
cavalry and quotes a message from G-eneral Greene.

136. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., with a lengthy
postscript in his autograph. 4 pp. small 4to, Camp Forks at
York River, Aug. 16, 1781.

* "Col. Innes is now on the Gloster side driving off the stocTc
and mahing u, forage. His force appears to restrain the ene-
mies' small parties. I would have ordered the militia . . .
could I have done so without exposing the northern necTc to be
plundered by privateers. They will also be a checTc should Lord
Cornivallis advance toivards FredericJcsburg. The enemy have
drawn a reinforcement from Portsmouth without evacuating the
place. Their principal force is at Glocester . . Col. Matthews
covers the Yorlc side . The militia do not come in fast. . . .
I have taken the liberty to draw a ivarrant on the pay-master
for £.50,000 this sum is too inconsiderable to be of much
service. ' '

137. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). D. S., 1 p. small
4to, Aug. 17, 1781. Certificate of exemption from impress-
ment of two waggons.

138. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. small
4to, Camp, August 19th, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

*"0n the 18th. Col. Innes made a forage towards Gloster
with a very inconsiderable loss. I have ordered over all the
cavalry (they ivill cross at Erasers to-night) and a regiment of
the infantry to make a more general one which I hope to effect,
unless the enemy should move up in considerable force. Lord
CornivaUis has directed the families of such persons as have
left York, to remove with their effects by the « of this month."

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139. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S, 3 pp. small
4to, Camp, August 20th, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

^"From Lord CoriiwalUs' movements and the intelligence I
have received it would appear that he is on the point of becom-
ing ac-tive. As he ha3 given time to us to collect and arrange
our force it will no douit make part of his policy to distract us
as much as possible . . . to guard against any sudden opera-
tion on the south side of the James Uiver . . . I beg leave to
recommend the calling out a body of 600 militia to rendezvoii^
at Blade river under the command of Genl. Lawson . . . Gen-
eral Lawson will take command of all the militia on the South
side of James river. ' '

140. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 1 p. folio,
"Mrs. Ruffins, August 25th, 1781." To Col. Davies.

* On the appointment of a deputy commissary.

141. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 1 p. folio,
Camp, Aug. 25, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

"■ A letter on behalf of prisoners from Charlestown.

142. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 3 pp. small
4to, Camp, August 26, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* Lafayette complains of the want of provisions ' ' eleven days
have passed since they had one drop of spirits, consequently the
continentals are feeling sick . . the militia are going off and
no relief coming . . . another cause is the absolute want of
flcntr not u, grain of which has been seen in camp for a long
lohile . . . a great many of the County Commissioners are very
remiss in their duty and as they think no one will ever punish
them they are indifferent to the sufferings of the army . . we
will be involved deeper and deeper in ruin. Few men in the
field, not a sixth part of what is called for, a great number
without arms . . . Should it be known to Lord CornwalUs he
may ruin us at one stroke."

143. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 1 p. folio.
Camp, August 30th, 1781. To Col Davies.

* Eequesting that clothing be forwarded to the command of
Capt. De Glasbeek of the Continental army.

144. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. small
4to, Camp, Sept. 6th, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* Urging the Governor to supply indispensable necessaries for
the hospitals, including provisions.

145. LAFAYETTE (SLIRQUIS DE). L. S., in English,
3 pp. 4to, Williamsburgh, Sept. 11, 1781, 8 :30 p.m.

* To Gov. Nelson of Virginia, stating the desperate condition
of the troops: "Not a grain of flour in camp either for the
American or French Army — I lorote to Gen. Weedon to request
some of the vessels in Rappahannock loaded with flour and in
readiness to send round — In the winter 1780 when the grand
army was on the point of disbanding for want of provisions, a
supply was obtained by the seizure of private property."

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146. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
York, October 31, 1781. To Governor Nelson.

* '■ Thr anxiclfi I feci to ohiain the appro'bation of the people
of rirciviia iiitliiccft me to request a vcrti great favor from your
E.rrcllcDcii. It is that you iroiihl he plcaseit to lay before the
honorable the Asscmhly an account of my conduct in executing
the impressment of horse. As this was done often in sight of
the enemy and sometimes, as it were from under their hands, it
has heen' altogether impossible i)i every occasion to preserve all
those forms ivliich I could have wished."

147. LAFAYETTE (MAEQUIS DE). A. L. S., 2 pp.
small 4tu, Paris, ilareli 16, 1785. To Patrick Llenry, then
Governor of A^iri;inia. With explanatory A. L. S., by B. J.
Lossing'.

* " At the time of my arrival very ihich (war) clouds had
spread ivhich would have rendered it very improper for me to
have delayed in America longer than I did. My departure
however was to my reluctant heart a painful moment . . . The
navigation of Mississippi! now, in my opinion is the great ob-
ject^ I have heen in my representations to the French ministry
candid, pressing and decided — coidd it depend upon their good
will or their good sense, I would he very sanguine in my hopes,
hut neither of these two requisites, in matter of commerce or
boundaries are to be found at a Court, ivho consider it as the
fir.<:t of blessings to monopolise Trade and to hold much ground

. Sy Genl. Washinglon's la.tt letter I hear with great sati.'i-
faction that the navigation of your Sivers will he attended to,
and that you arc going to improve their commercial channels,
wliicli, thank God. nature has provided for the .Ivantage of
America and your .state in particular."

A MAGXiFiCEXT SPECIMEN, ^h. Lossing'p letter states that
the reference is to the project for the retrocession of Louisiana
to Prance by 8paiii, but there is no doubt it refers to the dis-
pute between the United States and Spain that arose in 1784-8.5
as to the navigation of the Mississippi and the boundary of
Florida.

148. LAFAYETTE (MAEQUIS DE ) . A. L. S., 2 pp.
small 4to, Paris, ilareh 27, 1S26. In French. With a note by
^Ir. Lossing- that it was written to Peter S. Duponceau of
Philadelphia.

* Lafayette at the time of writing this letter was nearly
seventy years of age, and had been in France about five months
after his second visit to the I'nitcd States. In the letter he
sympathises with Mr. Duponceau on a serious afBietion, men-
tions some mutual friends, and remarks on general matters, in-
cluding a comparison of the "half-civdisatton of Europe with
the superior intelhg( nee of the United titates."

14!). [LAFAYETTE (.AIARQUIS DE).] Contemporary
copy of a letter from Lafayette to Governor Nelson, Aug. 12,
1781; Extract from Gen. "WajTie's Letter to Lafayette from
Bottom Bridge, Ang. 9, 1781; and copy of a letter of George
North to Gen. Wayne, Goods Bridge, July 24, 1781. All on
one folio sheet.

* All relating to supplies for the Army in Virginia.

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SECOND SESSION

150. LANSINC4 (JOHN— Military Secivtary of "Gen.
Sc.lmyler, 177(;-1777). JuHtice of tl'io Siirireme Court, etc.
A. I*, y. to IStephori Vuii licMiwHoluor. ;i. pp. 4t(). Stipt. a,
1H()7. (;ri ;i legal matter.

J51. LAURENS (HENRY— First pi-e.sident of CongresH).
Tlui lirst rough clraftB of letters to Gcim. WaMhingtoii and
Sullivan, on either side oC the saine sheet, 1 [>. (^aeh, folio,
York Town, Nov. \, 1777, initialed, sliglitly fadud and
(lanip-Htained.

* These lntturH relate to the Resolutions of Congress in appro-
ii:iti(]ti (if Sulliviiti's Kx|iii(lition to Htaton Island (while waiting
for the British to aUar.k Pliilaiiclphia), in wbich he (■,aj)tured
ll»(» men.

ir,:l. LAURENS (HENRY). Autograph draft of two
lettors addressed to (ilovorMor Trumbull, written on a one-
hiaf folio. Yorktown, Nov. 4, 1777. Worn, and signature
almost ilh\gil)lc-.

\r,:]. LIN(H)LN'S EMAN(!IPATION PROCLAMATION.

Fac-Hiniihi in (^xaot size of tho Emancipation Proclamation,
issued .laii. 1, I8ii;i, 4 i)ii. folio. Made by the Government
Photographer in 1863 under the direction of .John Hay,
and l)eli<(ved l-o be the only one in existence. Accompanied
l)y the following letters relating to it:

Autograph Statement Signed of IJenson J. Lossing,
relating his visit to Lincoln early in January, 18ii3,
when he obtained consent to have the facsimile made,
Lincoln's e.\planat,ion that the signature was tremulous
because he signed it on Jan. 1, alter a reception in which
he shook hands with hundreds of people, which so
weakened his muscles that- he was obliged to get his
N(H',retary J. G. Nicolay to write the closing paragraph.
1 p. folio. Poughkeeiisi(s Nov. 2, 1863.

A. L. S. of J. G. Nicolay, "Krf-ridlve Mansion, Wash-
inc/lou; July lH, /.SY»"' to 1!. J. Lossing stating that he is
hiaving the matter of having the photograph made in the
hands of his assistant, John Hay.

A. L. S. of B. J. Lossing. 2 pp. 8vo. Poughkeepsie,
Sep. 21, 18li:5, to S. Y. AtliHs asking for Uie photograph.
This hotter Mr. Atlee forwardtnl to John Hay, and an
envelope is enclosed bearing Mr. Hay's initialed en-
dorsement in ink, " I icUl attend to thin matter at once. ^^

A. L. S. of L N. Arnold. 1 p. Hvo. Washington, De-
cember 10, 1863: "■ The purchaser of the President's Froda-

•ii

maUon sold at the Fair in Chicago is 'I'lios. B. Jlnjan''''
(#3,000).

A. L. S. of John Hay, New York Tribune Onice, May
25, 1881, to B. J. Lossins, '' I think we have, no other CU])ij
of the jihotog rajdi you refer to, and the original was <le-
stroijed in t)ie Chicago Fire," with Mr. Lossiiig's Manu-
script note rciliiting to the same. (9 pieces.)

154. LOKSING (BENSON J.). Mr. Lossinj^'s pocket
diary carried during his various 1-rips to obtain material
for the Field Book of the Revolution and other historical
works. 244 pages very closely written in pen and pencil
with a few sketches, the writing being notes and memo-
randa, descriptions, addresses and names of personages
met with, etc. In the original binding. [1848].

155. LUZERNE (CHEVALIER J)E LA— French Mini-
ster to America). L. S., 2 pp. folio. Phila., April 13, 1781.
To Gov. Jefferson.

*The letter introduoea M. Le Camua, a naval ollicer who is
fitting out two small armed galleys, and begs his assistance.

156. LUZERNE (CHEVALIER DE LA). L. S., 1 p. folio.
Philadelphia, June 24, 1782. To Thomas Jefferson.

* On the protection of the public and private iiroperty ot
Virginia during its occupancy by the French.

157. LUZERNE (CHEVALIER DE LA). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio. Philadelphia, Aug. G, 178:i.

* No address but evidently to Washington, replying to con-
gratulations on the birth of the Dauphin, and stating that the
King will also be informed of the Hospitable receiition of the
FrentOi troops, and " tlie iiutrks of affection & reyrct which the
Slide of Vivfjhtui iijyjili/cd to tlir/ia upon their ili'pierture."

158. McDOUGALL (ALEXANDER— (!ol. of the lab
N. Y. Regiment, distinguished at White Plains, Peekskill
and Germantown, president of the first New York State
Society of the Cincinnati). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. N. Y., May
7, 177(1, recommending Chaplain James Caldwell to Gen.
Schuyler. Stained.

*An interesting letter referring to the "soldier parson" of
"give 'em Watts, boys" fame.

159. MCLEAN (ARCH.— New York Publisher). A. L. S.
to Stephen Van Rensselacsr, advising him of the shipment
of 60 copies of the First Edition of Vol. I of the Fcideralist,
which was published by McLean. 1 p. folio. Dated New
York, April 18, 1788.

* " The jiriei; of llie Firtil: Vol. <if llir FeiI.e.rti.lis/, i.s oiih/ :i nidi-
hii.i/s. 'I'li.a Keeonil. is in the J'resN (i.vit iin/l he. /rii.i.ili.p<l 'ivith all
'/xiNsihle diapii/rJi. [f more Books should In: 'ivunted,, by your
ialciVA) the Iniiihic In ivform (JoU. I Iieniillov , Mr. Uan.wnimrt
or your Imntblc Servanl, Uie// ivill hi' sen.l immediately."

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160. MADISON (JAMES— President of the United
States). Autograph manuscript signed, an address to the
Senate and House of Representatives of the State of Ten-
nessee. Dated Washington, May 30, 1809.

161. MADISON (JAMES). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, dated
March, 1817, to John Lewis Thomson, author of " Historical
Sketches of the Late War,'' thanking him for the book, and
praising the work. (Slightly torn.)

163. MANUSCRIPT NOTICE Circulated among the
American Soldiers by British Agents during the
Revolution. One page, small 4to, addressed " To the
American Army at Salmon River,'' headed " Notice.'"

* ' ■ All American soldiers who may wish to quit the unnat-
ural ivar in which they are at present engaged ivill receive the
arrears due to them by the American Government to the extent
of five months pay on their arrival at the British Out Posts.
No man shall be required to serve against his own country."

Salmon River is a tributary of the St. Lawrence, and this
proclamation was no doubt afExed to trees and other places
passed by the American Army in its retreat from Canada.

163. MIFFLIN (THOMAS— General in the Revolution
and First Governor of Pennsylvania). L. S., 1 p. 4to, Phila. ,
Jan. 29, 1791. To the Speaker of the Senate.

* Message when Governor of Pennsylvania, granting ' ■ Big-
Tree," a Seneca Chief, possession of an island in the_ Allegheny
River.

164. MIFFLIN (THOMAS). L. S., 1 p. folio, Phila.,
Feb. 1, 1791. To the Speaker of the Senate.

* Advising the Senate of a grant to Cornplanter, Half Town
and Big Tree, Seneca Chiefs.

165. MILLER (JAMES— Gen., War of 1812). A. L. S.,
3 pp. 4to, to his wife, dated at Fort Erie, Sept. 19, 1814.
Giving an account of the battle at that place on Sept. 17th.

* Gen, Miller commanded one division at the Battle of Fort
Erie, and made the chief assault. Of the campaign in Canada
he says; " Since I came into Canada this time I have staid
until I can say every Major, save one, every Lt. Col., every Col
who was here when I came and has remained, have been killed
or wounded, and I am now the only General Officer out of
seven, that has escaped."

166. MITCHELL (DR. JOHN). A. L. S., 6 pp. folio,
London, March 25, 1749. No address hut evidently to Cad-
wallader Golden.

* "I know not if he has informed you of the pains I took
ahout your History of the Indians, as it wanted a title, I was
oiliged to write one to it, such a one as might please # engage
the BooTcsellers . . . However altho' that title did not please
me, yet it has offended none." (The reference is to the Lon-
don 1747 edition of Golden 's History of the Indian Nations,
and it is an interesting fact that Dr. Mitchell superintended the

Loudon issue.) "I hare 1hc good foiimic of frctfuent access
and conference with sercriils in iiawer. irho are fre<[neiiHii a.sh-
inn ""' "■'("' luippeirs in our cotonies." lie refers to their
mutual friend Dr. Franldiu, and enquires as to the yellow fever
in New York, stating tliat it is the only distemper of the kind
that has e\er happened iu Ameriea and that he nnderstauds its
origin was on some transports for C'artliajjejui. "Did llic sol-
diers arrive in Xcir I'orl- u-ho piil into Viri/iiiia about the &e-
yinniiig of 174V. or had ihcji any contagious disease among
them as they eerlainly inul when, tliey pat info Virginia of
which I u-as an eye-witness." He mentions the balsam tree of
Virginia, and wishes to know if the Indians of New ^'ork dye
red and black with "a small Eubia" as do the Indians of Vir-
ginia. I-Ie mentions the best timber trees of A^irgina and iviites
at considerable length of the botanical proclnetions of that state.
He concludes by references to the political movements of the
time. "Hare you heard or seen anything of the new .'iurveys
the frencit have Jiilely inude of their colonics as far ati to your
doors if not ieyond tliem D'Anville lia.s ccen hcen censured

for allowing the AiiaJuchcan mountains to hetong to us. IVilh
these they have great encouragements to settle in Louisiana tf- a
premium to all .ships that go thither. Their maps are puhlislicd
in Charlevoix's histotre de la iioiivelle France, a very dear book
. . . In Virginia they lay doivn a navigable river from thence
I to the Mississippi and say the same of the river Oliio that pro-

ceeds very nigli from the confines of V. Yorl^. U'e have lately
had a large Tract of land granted by the King and Council
without limits or rents for several years to certain people in
Virginia and Maryland to extend their Frontiers 4'- secure an
Interest with, the Indians beyond them . Georgia, I think- is
rccl-oned a very poor country, on (Nova Scotia) Government is
going to lay out a great deal of money, they talk of 5,000,0(10,"

A letter of great importance. Dr. Mitchell spent nearly fifty
year-s in Virginia, wrote books and pamphlets on the botany of
the country, and the authorship of a map of the Colonies and
some political books on the French-India War are credited to
him. His autographs are rare.

ri67. MONROE (J AMES— President of the United
States). A L. S., 1 p. 4to, Washington, Dec. 30, 1816, [to
John Lewis Thomson, author of "Historical Sketches of
the, Late War"].

* " The first [of two copies sent] reached me in Viiya. on my
farm, after much fatigue in the discharge of my offlcial
duties."

168. MONROE (JAMES). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Washing,
ton, Oct. 28, 1818, marked "Private and Confidential.^"
To Smith Thompson, offering him the portfolio as Secre-
tary ^^of the Nav3'.

* Smith Thompson was an important aid in tlie formulation
of the "Monroe Doctrine."

169. MONROE (J AMES-5th President). ALS 2 did
4to.|rOakHill, Va., Dec. 4, 1820. • •' iP-

* Stating that he will use his influeuoe for the nomination
for the position of Collector of Nev? York.

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170. MONTGOMERY'S CAMPAIGN IX CANADA.
A. L. S. of J. Pierce, Jr 3 pp. folio Albany, Oct. 16, 1775.

* To friends ia Connecticut, relating the news of the war.
Gen. Schuyler having become ill, the conduct of the campaign
devolved on Montgomery.

'■ The news from St John is Gen'I Montgomery gains some
small advantage every daij. He says if he cannot effect the re-
duction of the Place intends to attempt it by storm. . . Gen.
Scliuyler is at Ticonderoga a universal odium agai)ist his
character among the soldiers, he treats them contemptibly and
lohen in a Passion is entirely a madman." '

171. MOTT (VALENTINE— Old New York doctor).
Autograph bill receipted and signed, to Genl Van Rensse-
laer, on a strip of paper. 1S31.

17-2. MUHLENBERG (PETER, Revolutionary General).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to. To Col. William Davies; Com. of War,
Richmond. Dated Winchester Barracks, Nov. 11, 17S2.

* ' ' Part of the troops from Cumberland are arrived here and
have taken charge of the prisoners. &c.. &c. His E.vcellency
the Commander in Chief wislies to receive a monthly return
from the recruiting officers," etc.

173. MUHLENBERG (PETER). A. L. S., 3 pp. Ito. To
The Governor of Virginia (Harrison), on Military Matters.
Dated Winchester Barracks, Dec. 7th, 1782.

* A. very interesting letter complaining of the numerous de-
sertions and the leniency shown in such oases.

^174. ML^HLENBERG (PETER). L. S., 1 p. Ito, Phila.
Sept. 5, 1783, with leaf of address to Gen. Weedon at Fred-
ericksburg, Va

* Relates to the Order of the Cincinnati. A very early allu-
sion to- the Society which was formed in June 1TS3 immedi-
ately before the disbanding of the Continental Army, said to
have been proposed by Gen. Knox as a tie of friendship among
the officers.

"J hope the State Society of the Cincinnati will be carried
on as far as possible Allmost all the States northward of this
have had their first meeting, and almost the first question I

WAS ASKED BY THE COMMANDER IX CHIEF WAS WHEN OUR MEET-
ING WAS TO BE IN Virginia."

175. NELSON (THOMAS— Signer of the Declaration,
and Governor of Virginia for 6 months in 1781). A. L. S.,
1 p. folio, Aug. 20, 1781, respecting the appointment of Lt.
Mltchill.

176. NELSON (THOMAS). A. L. S, 1 p. folio, Dec. 2,
1781, to Benj. Harrison, his successor in office, with leaf of

address.

* " I was informed yesterday of your appointment to the Gov-
ernment— I would extend my congratulations to yourself did I
not know that you will have an infinity of trouble and fatigue.',

177. NEW YORK. Sigxatures of the earliest set-
tlers. Legal document in Dutch (second copy) relating
to a land transaction by Wojfert Gerritsen of Amersfoort,
Long Island, and Martin Jansen of Brooklyn. 3 pp. folio.
Dated March 31, 1665. Signed by Wolfert Gerritsen (his

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mark), Albert Albertseii (mark), ^Mavtin Jaiisen, David
Provoost, ]\[atlunis de Voz, P(?). Clooq, oTo.

* A RARE AND INTERESTING COLLECTION OP EARLY NEW YORK

SIGNATURES. David Provoost was the founder of the well-
known family, came to New Amsterdam about 1038. lie evi-
dently at^ted. from this document, as a public notary, and in
1640 owned a large farm extending from the river to about the
site of the City Hall. His Cherry Orchard is remembered by
the name Cherry Street. Matheus de ^^lz was a notary in
New Amsterdam and nwned property in the neighborhood of
Coenties Slip, and about this spot the lirst buildings in New-
Amsterdam were erected. Clocq also signs as a public notary.
Martin Jansen signs as of " Bruicklin."

178. NEW YORK. Signatures of the earliest set-
tlers. Conclusion of a legal document in Dutch relating
to a llcudrickHeu of t'anarsie and a Cornells Jansen.
Signed with their marks With postscript in the hand-
writing of Cornells van Ruljveu, and signed by him, dated
at the Fort in New Amsterdam, June 13, lU(jl.

* Cornells van Kuijven was Secretary of the Colony of New
Netherland about H>ri;i and after the British Capture of New
Amsterdam acceiited an official position under the Nioholls
admistration. Steendam's Dutch poems in praise of New
Netherland are dedicated him.

179. NEW YORK UNDER THE EARL OF BELLO-
MONT. A. L. S. of John Montagu, Aug. 21, 16i)!), 1 p. fol.
with blank leaf of addi-css and wateriuHi-k " Ellistou it
Baskott." (The latter was the King's Printer until 1743.)

* The letter is adch-ess " To tlie Gentlemen of Kings County "
and closes with " 1 jjccsv/dh' the Oentlciiicv of IW'ir Yoi-h ii'ill
send i/oi( another iiisti-iiiiieiit to .sv';/;/ " after commiserating
them on their " uiieaxi/ inid ill t'ireinnsiaiieen iiiufer soe
Enoriiioiis a)i .[dmiiiiiitnitioii."

180. NEW YORK BROADSIDE. Resolutions in Pro-
vincial Congress, dated New A'ork, ]\[ay x.'Oth, 1775, with
autograph inscription, signed by P ^' B. Livingstone, Pres-
ident, one page, 4to. Printed by John Holt, in Water
Street, near the Coffee-House, (1775).

* The resolutions recommend the formation of Committees
in each district to carry into execution the resolves and decrees
of the Continental Congress. Holt the next vear had to fly
from New York on the British entry.

ISl. NEW YORK BROADSIDE. Broadside, one 4ta
page, dated at end New York, March 'JO, 1775. The head-
ing reads: " The folloiring i.s a copi/ of k. Letter which iras

wrote by a Lady of lliis City to Capl. S s, and Capt.

^leD /; and as it contains Serdinients irhivh I tliinh

' may be for some Use in moderatiruj tJie proposed violent atid
very e.rtraordin.ary 3[easiires relat ire to certain Persons, I
slioidd think it a Pn-ce of false Delicacy to snppress the
Publication of 11." The broadside is a petition on behalf
of the writer's husband and brot-her, and written on the
back in a contemporary hand is " Mrs. Murray's Letter."

3G

18-2. NEW YORK STATE REGIMENT (GEN. MARI-
-NUS "U ILLETT'S). Manuscript document of thirteen closely
written pages giving a list of men of the regiment, personal
descriptions, places of birth, casualities, etc. Endorsed
'■Col. Willet's descriptive Roll of his Regt. of levies on Land
Bounties." Large oblong folio, n. d. ca. 17S3.

183. ONONDAGA INDIANS. Colbrath (William-
Sheriff of Herkimer County). A. L. S., 4 pp. folio in regard
to the murder of an Onondaga Chief.

* " They infonned me twelve of their Indians had been mur-
dered since the peace by wJiite men. Dated Fort Stanwix, Aug.
1792. Very interesting letter to "His Excellency, George
Clinton, Esquire,"

184. ONONDAGA INDIANS. A letter written on behalf
of the Onondaga Indian Nation, 2 pp. folio, dated Onon-
daga, August 29, 1792. Signed by eighteen Indian Chiefs
with their marks, and witnessed by William Colbrath. To
George Clinton.

* They thank the Governor for his friendship and presents
received by the hands of "our Brother Colbrath which has
healed up the wounds and dried up the tears of our Distressed
Brothers. Yet ice can't but feel bad at Heart when we see our
Brothers killed as they are coming from Buffalo Creek to make
us a visit. Brother, it Tnakesu^ fed worse Because we never knew
a White Man killed for killing an Indian. Although we have
given up three of our Indians to be killed for the murder of
some Tl'hite Traders."

185. ONEIDA INDIANS Petition of the Oneida Indians
" that Mr. Clock and his family be suffered to remain on
our land." Addressed to Wm. Colebreath, Esq., High
Sheriff of Herkimer County. Fort Stanwix, 6 Aug. 1795,
and signed (with their marks) by 5 chiefs of the Oneidas.
1 p. 8vo.

186. PAINE (THOMAS— Author of " The Age of Rea-
son," "Rights of Man," etc.). Profile Bust, modeled in
wax in relief and colored after life. In old gilt frame,
5:^ X 4^ in. In excellent preservation.

* A remarkably well-executed bust, made probably during
his stay in France during the Revolution, and agreeing with
the portrait by Sharp engraved after Romney in 1793. Rom-
ney's portrait is nearly full face, while this gives a profile, look-
ing to the left.

187. PHILLIPS (WILLIAM— British General, whose sud-
den death in May, 1781, led to Cornwallis assuming com-
mand of the forces in Virginia). Contemporary copy of a
letter to Gen. Muhlenberg in regard to the exchange of
prisoners, 3 pp. folio, Portsmouth, April 3, 1781, in which
Benedict Arnold is mentioned as being unable to effect the
exchange.

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188. PHILLIPS (WILLIAM). L. S. (a second copy),
2 pp. folio, " Colonel Carter's House," August 10, 1779.
To the Governor of Virginia.

*" At the time the troops of Convention quitted New England
the Officers, British and German drew sundry Bills of Exchange
in. favor of Merchants and others at Boston for lohich they re-
ceived the value in Continental Dollars." He proceeds to state
that since that time these emissions have been called in by Con-
gress, and that everyone now refusing to take them great dis-
tress has resulted, and prays for relief and assistance.

By "troops of Convention" is meant the soldiers of Bur-
goyne's army, then prisoners on their march to Virginia.

189. PLAT (ZEPHANIAH). Autograph Note Signed.
Notifying the public of a contemplated exploration of the
country westward from Lake Champlain. 12mo. n. d.

[ca. 1790].

* Zephaniah Plat was founder of the town of Plattsbui'gh.

190. PRINCETON COLLEGE. Lottery Ticket, 1753.
Connecticut Lottery. For the Benefit of the College of
New-Jersey, 1753. With signature of John Lloyd.

* Drawing by lottery was legalized in the colonies, and in fact
Congress raised money in 1776 in that way " to defray the ex-
penses of the next campaign" ; the steeple of Christ Church,
Philadelphia, was also raised by lottery.

191. PUTNAM (GEN. ISRAEL). L. S., 1 p. folio, Prince-
ton, April 9, 1777, with leaf of address to the Council of
Safety, Philadelphia. (Signature slightly damaged.)

* Papers respecting prisoners sent to Philadelphia by Putnam
while in command of the right wing of the American Army at
Princeton. With signed autograph endorsement (partly torn
away) by Richard Baohe, and another by Judge Richard Peters,
friend of Washington, and the first discoverer of the treachery
of Benedict Arnold.

192 RANDOLPH (EDMUND). D. S., partly printed.
1 p. 4to, Richmond, Jan. 9, 1788. With seal.

* Green Clay's commission as captain of a company of cav-
alry raised in Madison Co. in 1788. The paper with the water-
mark of J. Cripps.

193. ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE— Commanded the
French army in the Eevolution). L. S., 3 pp. folio (in Eng-
lish), Nov. 6, 1781, to Gov. Nelson of Virginia.

^ * Written when in winter quarters at York, concerning ques-
tions of supplies, "hut as Cornwallis and the American Troops
have likewise foraged, I Relieve it luill le very difficult to Mow
rightly what has leen taken ly us — I have quartered the Legion
de Lauzun at Hampton— 4- earnestly leg to have ioats im-
pressed that they (British Prisoners) may he transported ac-
cording to the dispositions made hy General Washington for
they are very had company."

He adds a postscript: "Count de Grouse put to sea on the 4th
instant. ' '

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194. ROCHAMBEAU i COUNT DE). L. S., in English,
2 pp. -ito, ^Yilliamsburgh, Dee. 7, 1781. To Gov. Benj. Harrison.

* ' ' Tlic French Ve-'iscll which went up ihe ricer wilh the great-
est part of the ordnance stores of yorh, which hy general Wash-
ington's appointment are to le transported to richmond. is very
lilely arrived there — the news that come from New York are
that Adm. Dighy is with nine ships of the line in the hook, tliat
16 ships of the line are gone with hood and graves to follow the
Count de Grasse, tlmt the troops are landed at Staten Island,
that Clinton has not been heard of — that the English believe
that Clinton has drowned himself, Prince William is at Xew
Tori', ' ' etc.

195 K0CHA:\IBEAU iCOUXT DE). L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Williamsburg-, Dec. 21, 17S1.

*"As I have not received any letters by the chain of huz-
:ards sinte sijc weels that they ivere established, and ii-aving
learned that they deviated from the order and discipline estab-
lished in the army. I have resolved to recall them all. I will
only leave a post at Xewlcent Court house to communicate with
Sichmond. If I learn that the Governor of Maryland is willinff
to establish the chain in u manner useful to the common cause

. . I have no news for your E.rcellency. I have at last re-
ceived . letters from Gen. Washington and the Ch. de La
Lu-erne . . . which have been a month coming from Phila-
delphia. We live here very quietly and very agreeably. We
hunt the For twice a week with the gentlemen and dance every
Thursday with the ladies."

The French ainiT -svas then in Trinter-quarters, but prepara-
tions were being made both bv Washington and Eochambeau for
a proposed attack on Xew York.

196. E.OCHAMBEAU (COfXT DE). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
TVilliamsbiu-gh, Jan. 10, 1782, endorsed "To lie on the Table. "^

* "The Land and Xaval forces of Eis Most Christian Majesty
assembled for the purpose of affording help to the Thirteen
United States of America — After a campaign at Slwde Island,,
the first efforts were directed towards Chesapeak Bay, but Di-
vine Providenee had destined that we should have a more im-
portant occasion of suecoring the State of Virginia. The Count
de Grasse and I and the forces under our cctmmand huve ha/i it
in our power — to have concurred icith the army of our allies
under the orders of his Excelleney General Washington to the
Deliveranee of ihe State of Virginia from the oppression it has
so long laboured under."

197. ROCHAilBEAU (COI^^T DE). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Williamsburgh, Jan. 26. 17S2. To Gov. Harrison.

*"J7if Legion de Lauzun will march as soon as the Commis-
sion will have provided for its sutsistence—lSOO men have set
sail from Xew York, and are likely at Chwlestown by this time,
but I do not believe that a corps of troops is expected from
Ireland because Lord Dunmore is arrived at Charlesiown with
the Cork fleet without any troops. Whatever may be the Case,
General Greene is well acquainted with the way to dispute every
ineh of ground in that country."
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198. ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE). L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Williamsburgli, March 1, 1782. To Gov. Harrison. With
explanatory note by B. J. Lossing laid in.

* Mentions his failure to receive letters from Gen. Greene.
Mr. Lossing states; "After the surrender of Yorktown the
French Army under Rochambeau remained in Virginia until
late in the summer of 178S — almost all of his letters ivere ivritten
in English by one of his secretaries. "

199. ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE). L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Williamsburgh, May 9, 1782. To Gov. Harrison.

* Explaining the necessity for taking a public granary for a
hospital ; and that a confirmation of the surrender of Port Mahon
and Ft. St. Phillips had been received.

200. ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE). L. S., 3 pp. folio,
Williamsburgh, May 13, 1782. (To Benjamin Harrison,
Governor of Virginia.)

* Rochambeau commences the letter by relating the general
nevi?s received, that Rodney and De Grasse had been fighting
naval actions, and tbat there was news of negotiations for
peace. The conclusion of the letter relates apparently to the
affair of Captain Asgill, Rochambeau stating that the refugees
of New York have hung a captain of Jersey militia, with a
label reading " Revenge for Major Andre," th&t Washington
had demanded the surrender of the ringleader concerned, and
that should it be refused he would make the British captains
draw lots, but that on the other hand De Lancey and other
leaders of the loyalists had declared that were he surrendered
they would lay down their arms.

201. ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE). L. S., 4 pp. folio,
Williamsburgh, June 2s, 1782. To Governor Harrison.

* A long letter, in which Rochambeau explains the presence
of negro servants in the French Army, many complaints having
been made that deserters from the plantations were to be found
among the French.

" Tho' I owe justice to the Inhabitants of Virginia, the offi-
cers of my army have an equal right to it. — that several of them
have negroes bought from our Navy at Rhode Island, proceed-
ing from the capture made on the Enemy at New YorTt — up-
ivards of fifty American gentlemen have asked leave to visit all
the negroes of the Army to see if they could find some of their
own. I have refused nobody, etc."

He closes with a postscript relating to the exchange of Gen.
Scott for Lord Rawdon.

202. [ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE).] Copy of Gen.
Roehambeau's Answer to the Council of Williamsburgh,
4 pp. 4to, no date, probably in 1781, when winter quarters
for the French Army were established at Williamsburgh, Va.

* De Rochambeau assures the Virginians that the French are
prepared to protect their allies in every particular, that every
thing needed will be paid for by the King, and that "Good be-
havior and good order will be observed,"

203. ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE). Copy of extract
from his letter to M. de Choisy, Williamsburgh, Mch. 28
1782. 1 p. 4to.

* Stating that all slaves belonging to Virginia be sent to the
Lt. -Governor, those from New York or Charleston, or are free,
are to go back to their masters.

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204. RODNEY (GEORGE BRYDGES— British Admiral).
A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, ''Fonnidablc, between Giiadaloupe and
Montserat, April llih, •82," to General Campbell.

*"I am this moment favored with your Mxccllcnaj's Letter,
and have the happiness to acquaint you, that, after having liad
a partial engagement with the Enemy on the 9th, wherein six-
teen of my rear were prevented by calms from joining in the
Aetion; on the ISth I had the good fortune to bring them to a
general Aetion, which, lasted from 7 o'elocl- in the Morning till
half past 6 in the afternoon, wilhoiit a moment's intermission.
Count de Grasse [Admiral of the French fleet] with the Ville
de Paris [the French flagship] and four other ships of the line
and one sunlc graced the victory. The remainder of their fleet
was so miserably shattered, and Iheir loss in Hen so very great,
from their having their whole army, consisting 5,500 Men, on
board the Ships of War, that I am convinced it will be almost
impossible to put them in condition for service for some con-
siderable time. ' '

205. RUTLEDGE (JOHN— Member of the Federal Con-
stitution and First Governor of South Carolina). Auto-
graph promissory note signed, May 10, 1782; endorsement
of acceptance signed on the reverse, and an initialed ex-
planation dated Nov. 13, 1782, that the debt was due the
State of South Carolina.

206. SCARBOROUGH (EARL OF), T. WARBURTON,
AND OTHERS. D. S , being the Certificate of a Ship " bound
for Virginia, an English Plantation in America,''' Sept. 24,
1689. 1 p. folio (stained and worn in the folds. With two
wax seals.

* The autograph of Richard Lumley, Earl of Scarborough,
who fought at the Battle of the Boyne, is very scarce. The
above document is an interesting item of Americana, relating
the products of the Colonies, " Tobacco. Cotton-wool, Indico,
Oinger, Fustick, or other Dying Wood — of any English Planta-
tion." etc.

The document is also signed by the Commissionei-s, G. Brooke,
John. Wenden, Robt. Clayborn and J. Ward.

207. SCHUYLER'S (GEN. PHILIP) ORDERLY BOOK
DURING THE REVOLUTION. A folio volume in the origi-
nal undressed leather binding, with burnt-in title on the side
"General Orders."

* A volume of 188 leaves containing about 370 closely written
pages, being the General Orders issued to the army under his
command from his first appointment to April 18, 1776. Many
of the Orders are in the handwriting of General Schuyler, most
are in that of Captain Eiehard Varick, his secretary and aide-
de-camp, while a few seem to be in other handwriting. In all
there are 850 orders and letters [for some personal letters to
Generals and friends are included, and add greatly to the inter-
est of the volume], and it is remarkable that no leaves are
missing, most records of this nature and date being more or
less imperfect. As nearly every letter or order contains the
names of one or more officers, the volume is of additional value
as a record of the names of those engaged in the operations,
most of these names being unknown to the compilers of bio-
graphical dictionaries or histories of the war.

The first letter is dated New York, 28 June 1775, and is ad-

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dressed to Col. Hinman, notifying liim that he has been ap-
pointed to the command of the army, and requiring a return of
the troops. On the next day he notifies Gen. Wooster. On the
30th he announces in the General Order that Washington has
been made Commander-in-chief. The troops were yet in New
York City and one of the orders relates to mounting guard at
the battery, instructions to sentinels to report passing vessel
especially those with British troops, but not to fire on them.

On July 10 he was dating the Orders from Albany. On the
12th he writes to Gen. Montgomery that matters are in such
confusion at Ticonderoga that he must proceed there immedi-
ately, and instructs him to gather all the troops possible and
follow. July 23rd there are instructions to Major (John)
Brown concerning his secret mission to incite the Canadians to
rebellion. A private letter in Schuyler's handwriting dated
July 21 is also to Major Brown, partly referring to the same
subject, and requesting him to obtain the correct facts as to re-
ports of certain British preparations that he specifies, but in
addition gives a summary of the latest news. He. mentions
that the British regular troops have been severely handled by
the Provincials in Boston, that the news of the Lexington affair
has caused great excitement in London, and that Generals Mont-
gomery and Wooster with Col. Ross' force and the Green Moun-
tain Boys are all on the march. On the 26th of July he writes
to Gen. Montgomery that he is sending 1,000 troops to him.

Genl. Wooster sometime in August seems to have written in a
light-hearted manner of the coming campaign in Canada, for
Schuyler replies somewhat sarcastically in a letter dated Ticon-
deroga, Aug. 14 : " You speak with much ease of marching
into Canada . . talcing possession of Montreal and Queiec is
much more easily said than done, for our troops have not yet
learnt to swim across u, laTce of 100 miles extent, so there will
he some difficulty to murch direct into Canada; lioats are neces-
sary for transport," and when he arrived the trees had yet to
be cut down to construct the boats, there was no saw-mill to cut
the timber, nor nails or other material to be had, and the only
carpenters were ' ' down Country. ' '

An order dated August 22 is to Lieutenant Burr, and other
orders about this date are signed ' ' By order of General Mont-
gomery," Schuyler apparently temporarily absent. The ad-
vance began in September and the orders and letters for the
first half of the month are variously dated ' ' Near Willsborough
on Lake Champlain," "Crown Point," "Camp at Isle au
Noix, ' ' and ' ' Camp near St. Johns, ' ' marking the successive
stages. On Sept. 7 at the camp near St. Johns, a Council of
War was held at which both Montgomery and Schuyler were
present, and it was resolved to fall back to Isle aux Noix to
construct a redoubt and throw a boom across the river, before
resuming the advance. Later in the month the orders are
again dated from Ticonderoga. On Sept. 23 he gives an esti-
mate of the number of rations necessary to supply 3,500 men
until December, presumably the expeditionary army.

In an order dated Nov. 1 he refers to the prisoners captured
at Chambly, which had been taken by Major Brown on the 18th
of the previous month. The news of the disasters in Canada
reached Gen. Schuyler at the end of December, and during Janu-
ary many of the orders were probably based on fears of a
counter British invasion, troops were ordered to be hurried up
from various quarters and urgent demands made for stores. On
January 15 a small body of troops was dispatched into Tryon
County, as reports had been received of treasonable doings there.
A letter of the 26th is to Benedict Arnold, sympathizing with
him in his troubles, but declaring that the deeds he had done

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would be ranked with the most famous deeds of this or any
other age. Schuyler also states what steps had been taken to
reinforce him, and writes regretfully of the loss they had met
with in the death of General Montgomery. Some of the later
orders deal with the preparations to equip a fleet on Lake
Ohamplain to contest a possible British advance.

The last order is dated April 18, 1776, thus the volume con-
tains the whole of the General Orders issued by him while com-
mander in the field of the Northern Army, of the Provincial
Congress.

208. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). D. S., 1 p. 4to, July
12, 1774. To Wm. Smith. Warrant to sue in a partition
of land.

1' 209. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Manuscript copy
■(in French) of an address to the Canadians stating that
Congress is sending an army into Canada to expel the
troops of Great Britain from that country and free the in-
habitants from slavery. 3 pp. folio. Endorsed on the back
in Gen. Schuyler's handwriting " Copy of My Declaration
translated into French.''^ Ca. July, 1775.

210. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). First draft of a
letter, 5 pages folio, Saratoga, Nov. 2, 1781. To General
"Washington. Unsigned.

* ' ' Yesterday a letter from Colonel Hamilton announced the
glorious success which has resulted from your operations in
Virginia . . . By accounts from General Enos of the Vermont
Militia the enemy are fortifying Tyconderoga . . . A Vermont
militia scout . . . fell in with a party of the enemy who Tcilled
the Serjeant, and carryed tJie others to Tyconderoga . . . Since
the Acts of Congress of the 7th and SOth August offering to
acknowledge the Independence of Vermont on their reeeeding
for their claim of Jurisdiction to the territory on the East of
the Connecticut river ... I have every reason to Relieve that a
great majority of the people coiiiinue firm to the American cause
. . . The conquest of Lord Cornwallis will prohaily induce
Britain to listen to terms of accommodation . . But I am not
so sanguine as to imagine that the mediating powers will insist
that Britain should relinquish any more territory than what she
holds in New Yorl; Carolina, and Georgia, perhaps not even
the latter unless we have something to give in lieu. On the
contrary I thinh there is much reason to apprehend they will
not hesitate a moment to sufer them to retain, not only Canada
as limited by the proclamation of the 7th Octo. 1763, hut so
much of that country extended by the parliamentary Act of
1774 as lays on the North side of the St. Latvrence [mentioning
the boundary lines of Lake Erie and Ontario] . . As the
British occupy all the country west of said lakes . . we shall
have a dangerous neighbour in the rear."

1211 [SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP).] Memorandum for
Capt. [Richard] Variek [Military Secretary to Genl.
Schuyler, Mayor of N. Y. City, &c ], written in Schuyler s
handwriting. [Albany, May 10, 1776.] 1 p. folio. Un-

^^^ • '* There are 6 items on the Memorandum, 3 having been crossed
2,. off. The three that remain are, "{!). To send up corn Uontmu-

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ally with the baggage with orders to every port to forward it
as soon as the troops are passed . . , "(2). Try to get a Tin
Soup Turine made Japaned on the outside. (3). No prisoners
to remain at Schenectady, those there to be sent to G. Wash-
ington to be disposed of as he shall be pleased to direct."

212. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Statement, in Schuy-
ler's hand, 2ipp. folio, Albany, June 30, 1776, rega,rding a
conversation with Gates, headed, " In a Conversation with
General Gates, in the Presence of Walter Livingston, Esq.'''

* Gen. Schuyler, observing that he meant to be to be clear and
explicit on a point of much importance, declared that he con-
ceived the army to be altogether under his command when on
this side of Canada, subject, hotvever, to the Control of Gen.
Washington. * * * * Both Gen. Gates & Gen. Schuyler
declared they would lay the matter before Congress to prevent
any evil Consequences from a disputed Command in a Critical
Moments, ^that for the present they would Co-operate that no
evil might result to the service, and that each should ivrite to
Congress to determine the matter."

213. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 3 pp. folio,
German Flatts, July 18, 1776. To Capt. Richard Varick.

* A letter directing various military arrangements, and men-
tioning that he is writing to Generals Washington, Gates and
Governor Trumbull.

214. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 1 p. folio,
July 19, 1776. To Capt. Varick, instructing him to open
letters from Congress, or Genls. Washington or Gates and
send copies, etc.

215. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 1 p. folio,
Saratoga, Oct. 27, 1776. To Gen. Herkimer.

* " I have taken measures for sending a Body of Troops
into your Quarters . . . I do not apprehend that the Inhab-
itants have so much to fear as you seem, to Imagine, I dare say
we shall give a good Account of the Enemy in every Quarter. "

216. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Albany, Nov. 6, 1776. To Capt. Varick.

* Orders for the disposition of troops.

217. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Address to the Six
Nations. Autograph manuscript, 2 pp. folio, an address to
the Indians endorsed as being written Jan. 5, 1777.

* The address was evidently written immediately the news ar-
rived of the Battle of Trenton. It oommenees: "Brother
Sachems and Warriors of the Six Nations. After frequent
Shirmishes with alternate Success between our Army and that
of the Enemy, a Capital StroTce has at last been Struch by our
Chief Warrior General Washington. In an Engagement on the
S6th. of December in which he defeated a large Body of the
Enemy, Killed about sixty, wounded many and took nine hun-
dred and nineteen prisoners. ' '

218. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
April 26, 1777. To Col. Richard Varick.

* ' ' Yesterday the Committee to Enquire into my Conduct
began that business. I believe they will finish in the Course of

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the wkI- and that the report will he agredble to my
they have a much more difficult point to get over, they wish me
to remain in the Command 'but having already appointed {or at
least Implicatively so) Gen. Gates to the Command of the North-
ern department they do not know how to manage the matter,
they wish to mal-e Tyconderoga a separate Command, that they
have a right to do, but they l-now I will not serve at Albany on
those Conditions, indeed not on any unless an absolute Command
is given me over Every part of the Army in the Nortliern De-
partment. ' '

219. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Albany, 3vlj 4, 1777. To the Committee of Tryon County.

* " As General SerTcimer has made an Agreement with Brandt
and that the latter is gone or going to Onondaga, I do not ap-
prehend that the Inhabitants at Cherry Valley will he in any
Danger from the Indians more especially as a Treaty is to be
held here on the 15th. inst. to whieh the Indians have generally
promised to come. I shall order Col. Van Schaiclc to remain in
Tryon County." In conclusion he reproaches them for giving
way to despondency and writing that if not amply protected
they must accept the terms of those friendly to the enemy, stat-
ing that the United States can and will give them ample pro-
tection and that the enemy can do nothing.

220. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Manifesto in an-
swer TO BuBGOYNE. Autograph Document signed in initials,
being apparently the original draft, 3 pp. folio, no date,
headed "By Philip Schuyler, Esq., Major General of the
Army of the United States . . . To the Inliahitaiits of Castle-
town, Hubiardton, Butlamd, etc."

* The preamble states that a proclamation having been issued
by General Burgoyne summoning deputations from the several
districts to meet Col. Skene at Castle town on July 15th, Gen-
eral Schuyler warns them against doing so. He writes that the
British are not to be trusted, that they commit atrocious crimes,
and so on. He warns them also that should they hold any com-
munication of any kind whatever with the British they will be
considered as traitors to the American cause, and dealt with
with the "utmost rigor."

Burgoyne was then marching towards Albany and the pro-
clamation was issued soon after the Battle of Hubbardton, July
7, 1777.

221. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Albany, July 15, 1781. (To General Washington.) "With
transcription and note by B. J. Lossing.

* The letter congratulates "Washington on the news of the
preparations by the French for an attack on Quebec, criticises
the number of troops and suggests a few more thousand to be
drawn from other points; it also refers to a proposed demon-
stration against New York City by the joint forces of Washing-
ton and Eoehambeau. Endorsed on the back is "Copy of a
letter calculated to mislead the Enemy with respect to Genl.
Washington's intentions, directed to the General but carried to
the Enemy." The original was no doubt sent by a messenger
directed so as to fall into British hands, and this copy was made
and kept by Gen. Schuyler.

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222. [SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP).] Original draft of a
letter to General Washington, 3 pp., folio, unsigned, but in
Schuyler's handwriting, in which he describes an attempt
made by Rogers' Rangers, to either capture or assassinate
him,— how he was warned by a Tory who felt under heavy
obligations to him, — how the Canadian government had offered
a reward of 200 guineas for his capture,— and asking Wash-
ington for a small guard, — &c. Albany, Aug. 8, 1781.

223. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S. (original
draft), 3 pp. folio, to General Washington. Poughkeepsie,
Feb. 16, 1782.

* "Some days before I left Albany I was advised (tho. not
thro, a channel on xohieh I could place much dependence) , that
the enemy's vessels were frozen in the ice in the vicinity of
Windmill Point on Lake Champlain, on which I immediately
ordered a party of Indians to proceed with all possible dispatch
into that quarter to ascertain the fact and as critically as pos-
sible to examine into the position of the vessels."

224. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S. (original
draft) , 3 pp. folio, Albany, April 28, 1782. A letter in which
he takes, as Surveyor General of the state, a different view
from the Corporation of Albany of the legal vacancy of cer-
tain land, and requests the Clerk of the Corporation to pro-
pose that some land should be granted to him.

225. [SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Original draft of a
letter, 4 pp. folio, to [General Washington], relative to salted
and fresh beef for the army, the proper storage for the powder
supply, etc. Albany, May 3, 1782. Unsigned.

* In the course of his remarks on the bread supply, Schuyler
says : ' ' The want of liard bread has frequently proved pre-
judicial as preparing bread from flour has retarded pursuits and
prevented scouts from remaining out as long as they ought, un-
less they rislced being discovered by lighting fires to bake
bread. ' '

226. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Saratoga, Nov. 17, 1783. To Stephen van Rensselaer. A
personal letter in which he remonstrates with Mr. Van
Rensselaer (who married his daughter) for taking another
house instead of living with him. He also states that he
will see the executors and insist on their giving him an in-
come from his estate.

227. [SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP).] A. L. S (with
initials only), 2 pp folio. To Robert Morris, declining an
appointment made him by Congress, stating in what a de-
bilitated condition he is in from sickness, mentioning the
name of General Dickinson, &c. Albany, March 10, 1785.

228. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Saratoga, Sept. 19, 1785. To Stephen van Rensselaer. On
the building of a mill.

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329. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
New York, Feb 20, 1786. To Stephen van Rensselaer. On
personal matters.

230. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L S., 3 pp. folio.
New York, Feb. 26, 1786. To Stephen van Rensselaer On
legal matters. (Broken in the folds.)

231. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
New York, March 30, 1786. To Stephen van Rensselaer.

* ■' Yesterday all that part of the bill by which the public
creditors were to be paid a part of the Interest due to them was
sti'uok off by the Senate — and Mr. Yates voted for not paying
any part of the Interest."

232. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio,
New York, April 20, 1786. To Stephen vaa Rensselaer.

* The letter mostly concerns the approaching election and
sums up the chances of the various candidates — Lewis Morris,
Jonathan Lawrence, Van der Belt, and Mr. Duane. Col. Ham-
ilton, he writes, will serve if elected, the Quaker Merchants
and some of the Mechanics are for him.

233. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). The First Congress.
A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, New York, Jan. 28, 1787, with leaf of
address to S. Van Rensselaer.

*"7 arrived here Monday Evening. On the next day ioth
houses of the legislature proceeded to appoint delegates to Con-
gress— and were determined to send me, hut heside the general
reluctance which I feel to u seat in congress tiuo other oistacles
presented, the one that it was generally supposed I should have
teen made President of Congress, the other, that I found Ahra-
ham Yates was to he one of my coleagues . . . A halloting elec-
tion hill is hefore the Assembly. Hamilton has made a sensi-
hle speech on the occasion," etc.

234. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
n. p. (1792). To Stephen van Rensselaer. A personal letter,
mentioning the illness of Mrs. Schuyler and that he is sending
wild limes to John Jay.

235. [SEVIER (JOHN — first Governor of Tennessee, and
famous Indian fighter) .] Petition from the Cherokee Indians,
2 pp. 4to, July 18, 1798, written and signed by Silas Dinsmore,
Indian Agent, addressed to Gov. Sevier, and endorsed by the

* The petition recounts that certain Indians were killed on
Stone Eiver, and the Chief was trying to prevent revenge. The
letter closes with an allusion to one of the early Indian Cap-
tivities :

"It is with pleasure that I inform you of the expected
Iteration from captivity, of the child of Mrs. Williams, near
NolorehucTcy. Col. BaivTcins informs me that the child may be
expected at this place about the first of August. ' '

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236. SHELBY (ISAAC— General in the Revolution, Gover-
nor of Kentucky, 1792) . A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Frankfort, August
1st, 1813. To General Green Clay at Fort Meigs.

* "Yesterday I was lionoured ly the recpt. of that (letter)
of the 3-2d. informuiq of the investiture of the Post which you
command hy the combined force of British and their infernal
allies. God grant that you have eer this repulsed them with
great slaughter on their part . . . all KentucTcy looks towards
you with a deep interest . . . General Harrison has called upon
me for reinforcements, # measures the most lilcely to insure
success have been adopted to meet his demand . . . I cannot
suppose that the British have yet been sufficiently chastised hy
us to consent to any peace that may be bottomed upon the prin-
ciples of equal previledges on the Ocean. They have too long
tasted the Sweets of piracy, roving and BucTcaneering , ever to
live under the wholesome restraints of any treaty which our
Government could consent to, until that most perfidious nation
is more eompleatly drubbed."

Gen. Clay was besieged at Fort Meigs by the British under
Gen. Proctor and the Indians under Teeumseh.

237. SHELBY (ISAAC). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, to General
Green Clay, commanding at Fort Meigs, dated Frankfort,
Aug 28, 1813.

* After mentioning the receipt of letters from Clay, he writes :
"I assure you, my good sir, no part of your conduct has been
displeasing to me; on the other hand, it has met my warmest
approbation, and I have felt a deep interest in your Success
and recovery from your severe illness. I am at this moment
pa-clcing up my baggage to move on with the troops who are
moving on from every point in the direction to Newport. Ken-
tucTcy will again display her zeal in the General Cause. I shall
have a most honouraMe command, and shall not loose a m.oment
after the troops concentrate at Newport, the 31st. inst. ' '

238. SIX NATIONS IN 1776. Gen. Schuyler's Speech to
the Six Nations in Council, 17 pp. folio, in Che handwriting
of John Lansing, Gen. Schuyler's Private Secretary. With
the reply of the Indian Chiefs, also in the hand of Lansing,
30 pp. folio, Aug. 9, 1776. 2 manuscripts.

* The meeting was held in the endeavor to keep the Indians
neutral during the Revolution. There were present Gen.
Schuyler, Timothy Edwards, Col. Van Dyck, Major Barber
among the white men, and Abraham the Mohawk Sachem,
who replied to Gen. Schuyler, with Chiefs from the Mohicans,
Delaware and Tuscarora: Indians.

239. SIX NATIONS IN 1782. Speech of the Oneidas,
Tusearoras, and French Mohawks, in Schenectady, on the
9th Sept., 1782. The settlers are threatening to take away
certain land from the Indians, and the speech is to say that
the Indians as a nation will refuse any contract made by
one or more of their number. 3 pp. folio, Sep. 9, 1782.

* Endorsed to be sent by H. Glen to the Commissioners of
Indian Afiairs at Albany. The speech is apparently one made
by the chiefs to the warriors of the tribes and reported by a
white man.

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240. SIX NATIONS in 1784. Original Resolution of Con-
gress to appoint a commission to treat with the Six Nations,
the commissioners being George Rogers Clark, Richard
Butler and Arthur Lee. Dated Aug. 3, 1784, and signed by
Charles Thomson, Secretary to Congress With seal. 2 pp.
folio.

241. SMYTH (ALEXANDER— Officer in the War of 1812).
Autograph document, unsigned, giving a detailed account
of the circumstances of his duel with Gen. Peter B. Porter,
occasioned by Porter's remarks on the conduct of the expe-
dition in 1812 against Canada. Endorsed " For publica-
tion," and apparently a reply to a published article by
Porter. Porter is variously referred to in violent terms.
14 pp. folio, on 7 leaves. Dated "Mount Hope, Jan. 7,1813."

242. SPOTSWOOD (ALEXANDER— Governor of Vir-
ginia, 1710-1722). Fragment of the conclusion of a docu-
ment, containing portions of three lines, and the signature,
this latter being intact.

* A rare autograph.

243. STANDISH (MYLES). Autographed copy of
Sandys' Ovid. Ovid's Metamorphoses. Englished by G. S.
Engraved title and plates. Folio, calf. Loud. 1626

* On the fourth leaf — the first of the Life of Ovid — is written
at the top of the page, "Myles Standish, 164S." The autograph
of Myles Standish is known in but a very few examples, and in
this case is written appropriately in a book that is of American
interest. The translation of Ovid was made by George Sandys
while he was treasurer of the Colony of Virginia, and it is the
first literary production worthy of consideration written in this
country. Myles Standish was of literary tastes, and was one of
the few first settlers to possess a general library, for in the
inventory made of it after his death, 1656, there is listed a
translation of Csesar, a History of the World, probably by
Ealeigh, a History of the Turks, and other miscellanea, besides
the theology that a decent Puritan was bound to have. This
copy of Ovid does not appear in the inventory, which could
scarcely be expected, either Standish got rid of a book which
the Puritans would condemn, before his death, or the executors
left it out of the list, that no reproach should lie against their
great military leader. At the time he wrote this autograph—
1643, he was about sixty years of age, his battling with the
Indians was over, and, no' doubt, he was contemplating some
relaxation for his last years, of which Sandys' translation of
Ovid was one. The work has passed through a later owner-
ship than that of the famous " Captain of Plymouth," as there
is scribbling not by him, a name is partly obliterated in another
place, and the binding is of comparatively recent date.

244. STEUBEN (FRIEDRICH— Revolutionary General).
Baron Steuben's orders to the commanding officer of the
militia at Richmond, April 23rd, 1781. Copy, signed. 1 p.

folio. „. . . ^ X 1 it,

* Cornwallis was moving m Virgmia to take over the com-
mand from Arnold. Steuben was watching their movements,

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245. STIRLING (WILLIAM ALEXANDER, LORD—

General in the Revolutionary Army). Autograph docu-
ment, 3 pp. folio, April 19, 1782. Endorsed, " Answers to
His Excellency's Queries of the 15th."

* Lord Stirling gives his opinions as to the number of troops
required in certain supposititious oases, the strength of an army
for a northern campaign, the number of troops required for
the siege of New York, etc., and gives the strength of the
French troops, the total of the regular army and the number
of militia that would be required.

F 246. [STIRLING (WILLIAM ALEXANDER, LORD—
Commander Northern Army, &c.).] Draft of letter, 2 pp.
folio, to [General Washington], referring to boundaries and
disposal of troops. Unsigned, but in the handwriting of
Lord Stirling. Sept. 21, 1782.

* "That part of my letter of the 14.th. inst. relative to the
boundaries betioeen the United States and Canada must have
been misunderstood, for I had not the most distant idea of an
attempt of that kind under our present circumstances, it ivas
only meant to give my Ideas of some Consequential points that
should hereafter be attended to in settling the boundaries of
those Countries," &o. He ends by giving details of the disposi-
tion of the troops in the Mohavs-k Valley, so arranged that they
can move at a moment's notice.

247. [TEN BROECK (GENERAL ABRAHAM).] Ap-
pointment of Abraham Ten Broeck to be Brigadier-General.
Signed by John Haring, Presdt. p. t., John McKesson and
and Robert Benson, Secretaries. 1 p., vellum, December,

1775.

* Headed, "In Provincial Congress for the Colony of New
York," etc.

248. THOMSON (JOHN LEWIS— Author of Historical
Sketches of the Late War). Original autograph notes on
"Events of 1814," chronologically arranged. 20 pp. Bvo,
sewn (worn and soiled from much handling).

249. TRUMBULL (JONATHAN— Patriot and Governor
of Connecticut). A. L. S., 1 p. small 4to, Lebanon, April,
1769. To Andrew Adams.

* On legal action taken against him by Col. Livingston
Jonathan Trumbull was the original "Brother Jonathan "

being so called by Washington.

250. TRUMBULL (JONATHAN). A. L. S 1 p 4to
Lebanon, a9th Feb , 1776. To Andrew Adams.

* Recommending the return to Canada of some prisoners.

251. TRUMBULL (JONATHAN). L. S., 1 p. folio, Leb-
anon, Sep. 13, 1780, to A. Adams (lower part of letter
sheet, containing part of the address, torn away).

* In settlement of a local difficulty.

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252. TRUMBULL (JONATHAN). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Lebanon, July 11, 1783.

* Written when Governor to the Selectmen of Norwalk,
"I have granted to Capt. John Rich and Capt. David Johnson
each a Continental Commission— be careful that they are steady
* sure friends to the independence of these United States . .
The lawapxxars sufficient for stopping droves of Cattle & Sheep
supposed to be going to the Enemy— which is at most but a
probability."

253 TRYON (WILLIAM— Governor of New York, 1771-
1778). Patent of land in Dutchess Co. to David Reid,
soldier. Signed by Governor Tryon and George Banyar,
secretary. Dated New York, June 4, 1773. Vellum.

254. VAN RENSSELAER (COL. JOHN I.). A. L. S.,
1 p. folio, addressed to General Stephen Van Rensselaer;
on military matters. Dated Aug. 34th, 1810.

355. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON— Revolutionary
Soldier and General). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, on military mat-
ters. Dated 13 Sept. [1804?].

256. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON— General in the
War of 1813). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Buffalo, 34 Oct. 1813.
To his wife.

* " On the 19th. I reached this place from Lewiston partly by,
land and partly water. m,y wounds are mending fast and
in a fortnight I shall leave this for home. The Patiroon . . .
has been more than kind to me he was opposed to my risking
myself in the first conflict and shed tears when I returned
wounded. I congratulate you on the birth of our little boy,
that this should have taken place on the same night I made the
attack on the British is singular."

Gen. Van Rensselaer made the attack on the British at the
Battle of Queenstown.

357. VIRGINIA. Order in Council, Kensington, April
17, 1707. 1 p. folio. Signed by John Povey, secretary.
Marked duplicate.

*The order disallows an act lately passed in the General
Assembly of Virginia relating to land patents. The date, 1707,
is that of the Union of Great Britain with Scotland, though the
union was not formally proclaimed until May 1. The seal on
this document bears the figures of both the thistle and rose,
and is probably one of the earliest in existence of this form.

258. VIRGINIA. Order in Council, Kensington, 17
April, 1707, disallowing a land act passed by the Assembly
of Virginia. Signed by John Povey. 3 pp. folio. Worn

in the folds. ^ ^, ^. , , . ,

*The document is another copy of the precedmg lot, but
engrossed in a different hand. Signature and seal as in the
preceding.

359. VIRGINIA. Order in Council, St. James', 34
March, 1710. 3 pp. folio. Signed by William Blathwayt.

* Ordering a resolution changing the method of granting
patents of land in Virginia to be made a law.

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260. VIRGINIA. Copy of the King's Order in Council
for repealing the Tobacco and Indian Trade Laws of the
Colony of Virginia. Signed by Robert Hales. 3 pp. folio.
Dated July 31, 1717. [Hampton Court.]

261. VIRGINIA. D. S., 1 p. folio, Whitehall, July 23,
1723. Additional instructions to Lord George Hamilton,
Earl of Orkney, Governor of Virginia.

* The instructioEs warn the Governor not to assent to any
private act until public notification bad been made for three-
Sundays in the Parish Churches of the district concerned and
other forms gone through. The document is signed by the
Earl of Macclesfield, the Duke of Grafton, the Earl of Oadogan,
the Duke of Roxburgh, William Wake, Archbishop of Canter,
bury, the Duke of Kingston, Carleton, and Sir Robert Wal-
pole. With autograph note by Mr. Lossing.

262. VIRGINIA. D. S. by Thomas Bourk, Steven May,
William Harwood and William Cory, regarding an ille-
gitimate child. Warwick Co., Va., July 17, 1736.

263. WAR OP 1812. General Orders of Brig.-Genl.
Green Clay. Cincinnati, April 7, 1813.

* A printed address to the soldiers issued by Gen. Clay at-
the start of the expedition to relieve W. H. Harrison besieged
in Fort Meigs.

264. WAR OF 1812. Printed Broadside issued by Gen.
W. C. Claiborne, dated Head Quarters, New Orleans, Sept.
8, 1814.

* Instructions to the militia to organize and drill, with an
appeal to loyalty. The Battle of New Orleans took place four
months later.

265. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Receipt in Wash-
ington's HANDWRITING, OP FOUR LINES PROM CHAS.
WiLLSON PeALE (and SIGNED BY PeaLE) POR A MINIA-
TURE PORTRAIT OP Mrs. Washington.

* " May 30, 1772. Received Ten Guineas fro7n George Wash-
ington for drawing Mrs. Washington's Picture in Miniature
for the use of Mr. Custis, and at his desire/

Charles W'n Peale."
Peale was so versatile that it is said of him he sawed his
own ivory for his miniatures, moulded the glasses and made
the shagreen cases.

266. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Washington's SPEECH

ON ACCEPTING THE COMMAND OP THE CONTINENTAL ARMY

Manuscript, 2 pp. folio, headed '' Extracted from the vote's
and proceedings of the Continental Congress held in the year
ms:' Unsigned but endorsed " '(?enZ. Washington's
speech," etc.

* An interesting contemporary manuscript.

267. WASHINGTON AT WHITE PLAINS. 1778. A.L S
of J. Pierce, 1 p. folio. White Plains, July 19, 1778 ' ' ''

* " Gen. Washington's Army are crossing over Kina's Ferrv
-two Brigades loillbe here to-night. Gen. Gates di-iHsion are
under marching orders."

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268. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Expedition against
Detroit. L. S., 4 pp. folio, ''Head -Quarters, New Wind-
sor, 28 Decemb. 1780." To Thomas Jefferson. With post-
script in Washington's autograph. The body of the letter
in the handwriting of Tench Tilghman.

* " Your Excellency' s favor of the ISih. reached me this day.
1 have_ ever been of opinion, that the reduction of the post of
Detroit would be the only certain mean of giving peace and
security to the whole Western Frontier, and I have constantly
kept my Eye upon that object, but such has been the reduced
state of our Continental Forces, and such the low ebb of our
Funds, more especially of late, that I have never had it in my
power to make the attempt. I shall think it a most happy cir-
cumstance. should your State, with the aid of Continental
Stores which you require, be able to accomplish it." Washing-
ton then proceeds to state the steps he has taken to aid " Col.
Clarke" (George Rogers Clark) in the proposed expedition,
that he has sent order to the commandant at Fort Pitt to
deliver what articles Col. Clark may require, but that he
advises the six-pound cannon be left behind, as it is no pos-
sible value in reducing a work of any strength, and he .sug-
gests that the object of the expedition be kept secret. The
remainder of the letter is occupied with answering questions as
to the comparative ranks of Continental and State commis-
sions, and making some suggestions.

269. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Contemporary copy
of a letter of George Washington, dated Maj^ 2ti, 1779
(much faded), referring to a resolution of Congress, and
that he infers some one is not to have the command at
Charlottesville. Contemporary copy of a letter to Gov.
Nelson, dated 27 Aug., 1781, notifying that he is marching
to join the Marquis de Lafayette, and requesting trans-
ports and provisions to be provided. (2)

* The second letter is an extremely important one, being
Washington's advance to blockade Oornwallis in Yorktown.
The envelope of the original letter will be found in lot No. 289.
The copy is given in full, and is, therefore, of great historical
importance.

270. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Dbpbedations op
Arnold in Virginia. L. S., 2 pp. folio, "Head-Quarters, New
Windsor, February 6, 1781." To Thomas Jefferson. With a
second signature as frank. The body of the letter in the hand-
Virriting of Tench Tilghman.

* "/ am much oMiged to your ISxcellency for your letter of
the loth, of January giving me an account of the enemy's in-
cussion into your State . . . Baron De Steuben has informed
me of their successive operations . . . It is mortifying to
see so inconsiderable a -party committing such extensive dep-
redations with impunity ... 7 am apprehensive you, will
experience more in future, nor should I be surprised if the
enemy were to establish a Post in Virginia till the season for
opening the Campaign here. But as the evils you have to ap-
prehend . . . are not to be compared with the injury to the
common cause . . . I am persuaded the attention to your im-
mediate safety will not divert you from the measures intended
to reinforce the Southern Army and put it in a condition to

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stop tlie proaress of the enemy in that Quarter. The late ac-
cession of force males them very formidahle in Carolina — too-
formiclaile to he resisted without -powerful succors from Vir-
ginia . There i.t no iloiibl a jirineipal object of Arnol'l's
operations is to make a diversion in favor of CornivalJis, and
to remove thix motive by disappointing the intention, tvill be
one of the surest ways to remove the enemy." He then reports
a statement of damage to the British fleet off Ehode Island in a,
storm.

271. WASHIXdTON (GEORGE). Expedition of Lafay-
ette AGAINST Arnold. L. S., 4 pp. folio. "Head-Quarters,
New Windsor, 21st Feitj., 1781. To Thomas Jefferson. The
body of the letter in the hand-writing of Tench Tilghman.
With the envelope, franked by Washington.

*"The Chevalier cles Touches . . has dispatched a Ship of
the Line of 64 Guns and three Frigates to Chesapcal in hopes
of finding there and destroying the Fleet under the direction of
Arnold It is more than probable, that these Ships iviU

have arrived in the Chesapeak, before my letter reaches you,
but should they be retarded by adverse winds or other acci-
dnts, your E.rcellcncy need not be told that the most profound
secrecy will be necessary on such an occasion, for should the
lca.st hint escape and Arnold come to the knowledge of it, he
would not hesitate to take the opportunity of pushing out of the
Bay. ' ' Washington proceeds to state that Arnold may place
his ships in such a position that they can defend themselves
without the co-operation of their land-forces, and that as the
local Militia cannot be depended on to take vigorous measures
he is sending a force under the command of the Marqviis de
Lafayette to frustrate any attempt of that nature and has also
advised Baron Steuben of the matter. He concludes by re-
questing the Governor to provide in advance capable Bay and
Eiver pilots.

272. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). The Battle op Guil-
ford, ETC. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, "Head-Quarters New Windsor,
April 18, 1781." To Thomas Jefferson. The Body of the
letter in the hand-writing of Col. David Humphreys.

*"/ am glad to learn from the Letter of General Greene, a
Copy of which Your Excellervcy did me the honor to enclose on
the S8th. XJlt° that the Action of the 15th. had been severely
felt by the Enemy, that their retreat bore evident marks of
distress, and that our Army in good spirits were advancing upon
them . . We have Advices from New York; thro different
channels, that preparation is now making to embark a consider-
able Corps of Troops and that Sir. Henry Clinton himself is to
go with them — if this information is true, the weight of the
War is undoubtedly to be transferred to the Southward ; and our
exertions ought to be proportionally great in that quarter. Pre-
vious to this intelligence I had ordered the Detachment under
the Marquis De la Fayette to be marched to the South and put
under the Orders of Major General Greene, to act in Virginia,"
etc. Eeferences are also made to Baron Steuben, Gen. St.
Clair and Gen. Philips.

The reference, "the Action of the 15th," is to the Battle of
Guilford, which took place on March 15, 1781. Clinton did not
leave New York until Cornwallis was shut up in Yorktown, late
in the year.

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273. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Contemporary manu-
script copy of the address issued by Washington to the army
on his arrival in Virginia to commence the siege of Yorktown.
Dated Head Quarters, Williamsburgh, Sept. 15, 1781. 2 pp.
folio.

* In the handwriting of David Cobb, Washington 's secretary
and aide-de-camp, therefore a probable first draft of the address.

274. WASHINGTON (GEORGE) to Gen. Benjamin
Harrison, Governor op Virginl^, on the Organiz.\.tion of
THE Government at the close of the Revolution. L. S.,
3 pp. folio, Philadelphia, March 10, 1782. The body of the
letter in the hand of his secretary David Humphreys, and
signed by Washington.

* " It is iL-ell known from experience that in times of War
and puilio Calamity, whoever is engaged in the management of
-pulilic affairs must share largely in the perplc.rities and troubles
of them, iut at the same time it must be remembered — that to
struiigle nobly with misfortunes, to combat difficulties with in-
trepidity 4' finally to surmount the obstacles which opposed
us, are stronger proofs of merit, and give a fairer title to repu-
tation, than the brightest scenes of tranquility, or the sunshine
of prosperity could ever have afforded. ' '

Washington then writes of sending clothing to the soldiers,
and encloses a letter from Gren. Knox asking for the loan of
Cannon "for putting them in u, condition for service before the
opening of the Campaign."

275. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). On the apathy of
the States. L. S., 6 pp. folio, "Head-Qna tiers, Neivburgh,
May 8th, 1782." To Benjamin Harrison. With a postscript,
one and one-half pages, also signed. The body of the letter in
the hand-writing of Col. David Humphreys, the postscript in
that of Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.

* A KEMARKABLB AND IMPORTANT LETTEK, ONE OF THE FEW
WRITTEN BY WASHINGTON DUBING THE WAR IN WHICH HE GIVES
WAT TO DESPONDENCY.

On the 19th of December, 1781, Congress had adopted a Eeso-
lution that the Battalions furnished by each State were to be
completed to their full establishment forthwith. Washington
remarks that the time had now arrived when he had fully ex-
pected to have this fulfilled, but that he had been almost totally
disappointed. It was imperative to do so, for according to his
• accounts from Europe, the British King and ministry were

determined to prosecute the War, and if the American army was
expected to fight another campaign, not a moment was to be
lost in making preparations. It was not certain what aid was
to be obtained from the French, that he had the best authority
for saying that the Court of France was much dissatisfied with
the want of vigor, and languor of the States, and with a dispo-
sition that appears willing, if not desirous to east the whole
burden of the war upon them, Washington continues : ' ' Wav-
ing the Injustice and impolicy of such a Temper (which to me
appears very conspicuous), hoiv humiliating is the Idea, that
our Dependence for support — should rest on others, beyond that
point which absolute necessity dictates! Row discouraging to

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our allies and how dishonoraile to ourselves. ' ' Money matters,
he continues, are also in a bad state, the "Financier" (Robert
Morris) in reply to some small requisition upon him having re-
ported that he has not received one penny from any one of the
States in spite of the Eequisition of Congress, and that on the
other hand several of the States were trying devious ways in the
endeavour to withdraw the small sums he had in the treasury,
and that he was barely able to feed the army, and that only
from hand to mouth. In conclusion he writes that if the States
will not fulfill their obligations, the sooner we made terms of
peace the better, for dragging on a feeble and ineffective war
would only cause greater distress at the hour of submission.

Accompanying this, is an autograph by Mr. Lossing on its
importance.

276. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). The Peace Proposals.
L. S., 3 pp. 4to, ''Bead Quarters, 12 Aug., 1782." To Ben-
jamin Harrison. The body of the letter in the hand-writing of
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr.

*"From whatever principle it may he, Sir. Guy (Carleton)
appears to he disposed in every Instance, to maTce himself per-
fectly agreeahle to the people of America. A late Letter of his
to me announces a " Negociation havg. heen opened at Paris,
for the purpose of u general pacification; and that the British
King had given Instructions to his Plenips. to acknowledge
the absolute Independence of America, as the Basis of the Ne-
gociation; In full confidence however, that the Loyalists should
he secured in their property, or he refunded for any Confiscations
which have heen made. Whether this Negociation is really in-
tended to emhrace the compleat Ohject we have in view; or,
whether it is designed as a temporary Amusement, cannot at
present he fully determined past Experience in my Opinion
should teach us the most jealous caution."

277. WASHINGTON (GEOEGE). Return op British

PRISONERS AND STATE OF THE ARMY. L. S., 2 pp. folio, "Head

Quarters, Newburg, 13 Nov., 1782." To Benjamin Harrison.
The body of the letter in the handwriting of Benjamin Walker,
but with an interlineation in Washington's autograph.

*"All the prisoners taTcen and carried into Canada have heen
lately released upon what terms I do not Tcnow— about 170
mostly Women and Children may he expected here every mo-
ment by way of the Lakes, about 400 more mostly men are sent
round to New York hy Sea . . . Your Excellency has heen truly
informed as to the discipline of the Army under my immediate
Command which has arrived to «, perfection that reflects the
highest honor upon the Officers and Men. I wish I could say
you were nghty informed as to their numbers . . were the
Regiments all compleat they would make far from a numerous
Army The Southern States are, I immagine by this time
tntirely nd of an Enemy, and 1 flatter myself that their exer-
tions will not he waiting to send their quotas of Men into the
'^^eld, hut how IS the Army to he supported if the States do not
furnish tiie means." ' — — -

The underlined words are in the hand-writing of Washington.
General Muhlenberg is also referred to.

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278. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Lack op clothing for
THE troops. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, "Head Quarters, Newburgh,
11 Dec, 1782." To Benjamin Harrison. The body of the
letter in the hand- writing of Benjamin "Walker.

* "I am sorry to hear that the ragged state of your Soldiers
in the line, should prevent your recruiting, it cannot he attri-
buted to any partiallity in the Secretary of War. I Tcnow ilmt
very considerable appropriations of Gloathing have been made
for the Southern Army, hut such is the difficulty of getting it
transported thro' the Southern States, that it generally many
months on its passage and very often great part of what is sent
never arrives. When I directed General Muhlenberg to remove
to Winchester I at the same time directed him to make his ar-
rangements .... for the necessary supplies for the Recruits."

279. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). , Arrangements for

THE NEXT CAMPAIGN, AND RECRUTING DIFFICULTIES. L. S., 2 pp.

4to, "Head Quarters, Newhurgh, Fel. 5th, 1783." To Ben-
jamin Harrison. The body of the letter in the hand-writing
of Benjamin Walker.

* "/ am also informed by (General Muhlenberg) that there
are two obstacles which still greatly oppose and retard the suc-
cess of collecting your Recruits, vis. the want of Provisions . . .
and the want of efficacious means for apprehending Deserters.
It is very much to be wished . . . that measures might be taken
during the Winter, for forming the Troops now in the State,
with the Detachment which I immdgine will be sent back by
General Greene from So. Carolina, into a compleat Regiment
or Regiments in such a manner as that they may be properly
appointed # fit for service before the opening of the mart
Campaign. ' '

The provisional treaty of peace was signed at Paris on Jan.
20, 1783, and the definitive treaty on Sept. 3 in the same year.
A cessation of hostilities was proclaimed on April 19, 1783.

280. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Certificate of Dis-
charge of John McKenzie Matross of 2nd. or New York
artillery Regiment. June 9, 1783. Signed by George Wash-
ington, Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and James Bradford.

281. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Original Mantj-

SCKIPT OF THE CIRCULAR LETTER TO BENJAMIN HARRISON
ON HIS TAKING LEAVE OF THE ARMY. L. S. , 21 pp. folio.

Head Quarters, Newburgh, June 12, 1783. To Governor
Harrison. The body of the manuscript in the "handwriting
of Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., secretary to Washington.

*A EEMAEKABLB MANUSCRIPT OF SOPEEME INTEBEST, nOt

merely as marking a great epoch in the life of Washington but
as outlining the principles by which he considers the United
States should be governed to take its place among the Nations
of the World.

As a literary production nothing else that Washington ever
wrote approaches this document, and it was evidently care-
fully thought over and worded. Washington in referring to it
always termed it his " legacy."
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282. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). " Memorandum " OF
TWO PAGES IN Washington's hand of measurements
AT Mount Vernon. A. D. 2 pp. 4to, noting various
measurements between'points on tlie grounds at Mt. Vernon,
headed "Memorandum" and undated though probably
made on his return home in 1787.

* " From the Piaza to the discent of the Hill in a line with the
spire of the dry well & the point of the Hill at the No. Circle
ig 130 ft

From the Garden House in the Lower garden (say from the

Garden Walk) opposite to the first Cherry tree is 18-6

To the new planted Walnut 28-9

To the other Cherry Tree 71-

From the middle of the front door to the Center of the line
between the two Garden Houses is No. 56-12 W. Ill (8% ft
to circle— 29 to the grass— 79 to Dial post) HI feet to the West
hne of the Store & H'o. opposite 148 feet to the outer part of
the Circle, etc.''

The allusion to the Cherry Tree will vindicate the time-honored
story, for at least that much of the story has a good
foundation.

(See Illustration.)

283. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Official Letter to
Beverley Randolph, Governor of Virginia, transmitting
two acts. Signed by George Washington, Aug. 11, 1789.

284. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Official letter to
Beverley Randolph, Governor of Virginia, transmitting an
act providing for expenses in negotiations with the Indians.
Signed by George Washington, August 24, 1789.

285. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Official letter trans-
mitting an act relating to North Carolina. Signed by
George Washington, Feb. 26, 1790.

286. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Endowment of Wash-
ington AND Lee University. A. L. S., 2 pp. ito, "PMla-
delpliia, 15th Sept., 1796." To Robert Brooke, Governor of
Virginia.

* A EEMARKABLB AND IMPORTANT LETTER ENTIRELY IN WASH-
INGTON'S AUTOGRAPH.

"The Commonwealth of Virginia, having manifested their
approbation of my design to apply the hundred shares in the
James Siver Company, which they had before put at my dis-
posal, to the use of a Seminary to he erected in such part of the
State as they should seem most proper; and in consequence of
this reference to their opinion, the Legislature having requested
me to appropriate them to a Seminary at such place in the upper
Country as I should think most convenient to a majority of its

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Inliahitaiits: After careful enquiries, to ascertain that place,
I have upon the fullest consideration of all circumstances, de-
stined those shares to the use of Liberty-Hall Academy, in
Eockiridge County. It would seem to me proper that the de-
termination should T)e promulgated by some official act of the
Executive of Virginia; and the Legislature may expect it; for
the purpose of general information."

Acfompanying the letter is a page of autograph manuscript
by Mr. Lossing on its importance and interest, and giving a
history of ' ' Liberty Hall Academy. ' ' After the reception of
Washington 's gift, the name was changed to ' ' Washington
Academy," then in 1812 by an act of the Legislature to "Wash-
ington College. ' ' After the conclusion of the Civil War, when
Gen. Lee had been chosen its president, the name was again
altered to ' ' Washington and Lee University. ' ' It is situated
at Lexington, Eookbridge Co. Va., and is one of the oldest
literary institutions south of the Potomac River. The number
of shares given by Washington was one-hundred of one hundred
dollars each.

It is interesting to note that this letter is dated four days
before the date of Washington's farewell address.

287. WASHINGTON (.GEORGE). Envelope addressed
to John Parke Custis entirely in Washington's autograph,
and with signature as frank.

288. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Envelope addressed
to Governor Harrison, with Washington's signature as
frank. The wax seal with Washington's arms in good con-
dition.

289. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Envelope addressed
to Gov. Nelson, with Washington's signature as frank.
(The removal of the seal has caused a tear just grazing the
"bottom of the signature. The letter it original!}- contained
was dated Aug. 27, 1781.)

290. WAYNE (GEN. ANTHONY). A. L. S , 4to. Camp
New Castle, August 19, 1781, to Gov, Nelson of Virginia.

* Long letter conoerning the conduct of the closing cam-
paign in Virginia. "1 have the honor of inclosing your Ex-
cellency a copy of a letter to the Hon'ble Major General Marquis
Lafayette— I recollect that I sent your Excellency the proceed-
ings of a Court Martial for mar auding —I had fondly flatter ed
myself that that example ii-ould have had as happy an Influence
on the minds of the Citizens, as it has on the Conduct of the
Soldiers."

291 WAYNE (ANTHONY). A. L. S., 1 p. folio. Camp
New Castle, Aug. 19, 1781, with leaf of address to Gov.
Nelson of Virginia, and seal.

* "We have been in the course of tico weeks, six days totally
Destitute of anything to eat or Drink except new Indian Corn
& Water We have neither Salt, Spirits, bacon or flower."

392.

■^yz WAYNE (GEN. ANTHONY). Copy of a letter
from Lafayette to Gen. Wayne, in the handwriting of
Anthony Wayne, and copied for the purpose of transmit-

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ting to the Governor of Virginia, Thomas Nelson. 3 pp. 4to,

11 Aug., 1781.

* Headed ■•Extract of a letter from the M. Lafayette to Gen.
Wayne." New Kent Mountain, Aug. 11, 1781, relating to the
distribution of supplies among the French and American sol-
diers.

293. [WAYNE (GEN. ANTHONY).] A. L. S. and a
document in the hand of George North, Secty. and Q. M. to
General Wayne : The former being to Gen. Wayne, from
Goods Bridge; July 24, 1781, reporting on supplies, and the
document being a copy of a letter from Lafayette to Gen.
Wayne, Bottom Bridge, Aug. 9, 1781, recounting the dis-
tressed condition of the soldiers: " Notivith.standing these
circumstances delicacy has induced me to march the Penn-
sylvanians hare-foot over sharp pebbles, andthroughburning
sands {altho' heretofore unused to such treatment) rather
than discriminate between any body of troops under my
command." (2 pieces.)

294. WEEMS (MASON L.— Biographer of Washington).
A. L. S. to Caleb P. Wayne objecting to the form in which
subscription books which Weems was selling were issued,
meutioning the Life of Washington, and dealing at length
with the troubles of a subscription bookseller of the time.
3 pp. 4to. Dated "Norfolk, Jany. 25, 1805."

295. WHEELOCK (ELEAZER— First President of Dart-
mouth College). A. L. S. to Gen. Schuyler, introducing
his son, Eleazer, who wished to enter the army. 1 p. 8vo.
Dated "Dart. College, March 13, 1777."

296. WILKINSON (JAMES— General). A. L. S. 8 pp. 4to.
City of Mexico, March 17, '24, to Solomon Van Rensselaer.
Also page proof of the last two pages of Vol. II of Wilkin-
son's "Memoirs," with slight notes in Wilkinson's auto-
graph.

*A long letter, dealing with Wilkinson's affairs and the-
political conditions in Mexico and the United States.

297. [WOLFE AND AMHERST (GENERALS). J Wolfe's
Siege op Quebec. Bill of lading of supplies shipped by
Thomas Hancock (Uncle of John Hancock) to Gen. Wolfe,
by the order of Sir Jeffery Amherst. 1 p. small 4to
Boston, May 14, 1759.

*" Shipped by the Grace of God by Thomas Hancock by
order of his ExceWcy Major General Amherst on the good
Sloop Scarborough, whereof is Master, under God, for this
present Voyage, Samuel Fellows, and now riding at Anchor in
the Harbour of Boston and by God's Grace bound for the Ex-
pedition up the River St Lawrence . . . unto His Excell'cu
Major General Wolfe."

Among the supplies were

3 Handpumps,
14,800 Bricks

6 Tents compleat

4 Tubbs, etc.

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•208. WOOLSEY (MELANCTHON T.— Naval Officer

■distinguished in the War of 1812, fought the Battle of

Saekett's Harbor). A. L. S.,ypp. 4to. Sackett's Harbor,

Oct. 1, 1820. To the Secretary of War (Smith Thompson).

* On legal business.

■209. WOOLSEY (MELANCTHON T.). A. L. S., 4 pp.
folio. Plattsburgh, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1787.

* Long and interesting letter to his brother, with some
caustic remarks on the political situation. The writer was an
officer in the American Revolution, and collector at the port
of Plattsburgh.

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judgment as to the good faith of all slaims and his decision shall
be final.

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cash payments on accounts as may be required, in default of
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not so removed they will be at the sole risk of the purchaser, and
subject to storage charges, and this Company will not be respon-
sible if such goods are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

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rendered, this Company reserves the right to recatalogue the
goods for immediate sale without notice to the defaulting buyer,
and all costs of sucli resale will be charged to the defaulter.
This condition is without prejudice to the rights of the Company
to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without
such resale at its own option. Unsettled accounts are subject to
interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum.

6. All books are sold as catalogued, and are assumed to be in
good second-hand condition. If material defects are found,
not mentioned in the catalogue, the lot may be returned.
Notice of such defects must he given promptly and
the goods returned within ten days from the date
of the sale. No exceptions « ill be made to this rule. Maga-
zines and other periodicals and all miscellaneous books arranged
in parcels are sold as they are without recourse.

7. Autograph Letters, Documents, Manuscripts and Bindings
are sold as they are without i-ecourse. The utmost care is
taken to authenticate and correctly describe items of this char-
acter, but this Company will not be responsible for errors,
omissions, or defects of any kind.

8. Bids. We make no charge for executing orders f jr our
customers. We use all bids competitively and buy at the lowest
price permitted by other bids.

THE ANDERSON AUCTION COMPANY,

Madison Avenue at Fortieth Street,
New York.

Telephone 7990, Bryant.

Material on Exhibition three daya before the sale
Priced copy of this Catalogue may be secured for $2.00.

iliibrarp

of t!)e late

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Part 11— Books and Letters— A to K

FIKST SESSION
Monday Afternoon, May 20, at 2:30 o'clock

NOTE.

rn- •!

The books described in the following pages are
essentially a "working" and not a "collector's"
library, so that a percentage of them show signs
of use, and, in some cases, bindings are rubbed.
Accordingly they are sold not returnable on ac-
count of general condition. But where actual
defects are known to exist, they have been care-
fully described.

6 ADAMS (JOHN). The Suppressed History of the
Administration of John Adams (1797-1801). By John Wood.
Now republished with Notes and an Appendix by John H
Sherburne. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1846

7 ADAMS (JOHN) Works, with a Life of the author,
notes and illustrations, by C. F. Adams. Portraits, views and
facsimiles. 10 vols. 8vo, cloth. -Bost. i»&b

BOOKS AND AUTOGRAPHS.

Conditions of Sale.

1. All bids to be per Lot as numbered in the Catalogue.

2. The highest bidder to be the buyer; in all cases of disputed
bids the lot shall be resold, but the Auctioneer will use his
judgment as to the good faith of all slaims and his decision shall
be final.

3. Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such
cash payments on accounts as may be required, in default of
which the lots purchased to be immediately resold.

4. Goods bought to be removed at the close of each sale. If
not so removed they will be at the sole risk of the purchaser, and
subject to storage charges, and this Company will not be respon-
sible if such goods are lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

5. Tei-nis Cash. If accounts are not paid at the conclu-
sion of each Sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are
rendered, this Company reserves the right to recatalogue the

]_ X ^

THE ANDERSON AUCTION COMPANY,

Madison Avenue at Fortieth Street,
Nevit York.

Telephone 7990, Bryant.

Material on Exhibition three daya before the sale
Priced copy of this Catalogue may he secured for $2.00.

of tlje late

Benson f » ilosfiins

Part II— Books and Letters— A to K

FIEST SESSION
Monday Afternoon, May 20, at 2:30 o'clock

1. ABBOTT (JOHN S. C). The History of the Civil
'^^^ War in America. Numerous portraits and illustra-
tions. 2 vols, royal 8vo, morocco (worn). N. T. 1863

2. ABBOTT'S FREDERIC THE GREAT; Liberia;
Timbs' Invention and Discovery; and others. Together,
30 vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

3. ACCOUNT of the [British] Government with George
Fowler and others, for work done to the sloop "Dove"
(£10il.ll.lOi), by order of Sir Guy Carleton, Commander in
Chief. 2 pp. folio. Signed by Charles Godfrey, Master, and
David Sproat, "Witness. New York, Aug. 13, 1782.

* Evidently a captured American vessel put in ' ' good order ' '
by the British Government, -n-hich Godfrey ' ' promises to deliver
in like good order to Gov. Harrison of Virginia."

4. ACRELIUS (ISRAEL). History of New Sweden; or,
the Settlements on the River Delaware, translated with intro-
duction and notes by W. M. Reynolds. Portrait and map.
8vo, cloth. Phila. 1874

5. ADAMS (JOHN). An Answer to Paine 's Rights of
Man. First Edition. 8vo, old half calf. Lend. 1793

6. ADAMS (JOHN). The Suppressed History of the
Administration of John Adams (1797-1801). By John Wood.
Now republished with Notes and an Appendix by John H.
Sherburne. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1846

7. ADAMS (JOHN). Works, with a Life of the author,
notes and illustrations, by C. F. Adams. Portraits, views and
facsimiles. 10 vols. Svo, cloth. Bost. 1856

8. ADA]\IS AND JEFFERSON. A Selection of Eulogies,
pronounced in the several States, in Honor of those illustrious
Patriots and Statesmen, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
8vo, half cloth. Hartford, 1826

9. ADAMS (JOHN QUINGY) . A Series of Messages from
President Adams at various periods, showing the State of
Relations between the United States and Spain. 8vo, half
calf. Wash. 1818-20

* Includes messages relative to the Treaty of February 22,
1819, the Treaty for the Cession of the Floridas; &e.

10. ADAI\1S (JOHN QUINGY). The Duplicate Letters,
the Fisheries and the Mississippi. Documents relating to
Transactions at the Negotiation of Ghent. 8vo, original
boards, rebacked, uncut. Wash. 1822

11. ADAIR (JOHN— General in the Revolution and War
of 1812, served against the Indians in St. Glair's expedition,
Gov. of Kentucky, 1820-24) . A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Louisville,
Nov. 18, 1814. To Gen. Isaac Shelby. (Slightly damaged at

the seal.)

* Eelates to the difficulty he has in obtaining arms and com-
missariat supplies for the troops. A postscript dated the 19th
states that he has just heard that arms for the troops are being
shipped at Pittsburgh.

Shelby with the troops joined Jackson at New Orleans and
took part in the battle there. The letter evidently relates the
preparations for the event.

12. ADDRESS from the Roman Gatholics of America to
George Washington, President. Folio, wrappers.

Lond.: J. P. Goghlan, 1790 [repr.]

* Facsimile reprint. Presentation copy from the editor, J. G.
Shea, to B. J. Lossing.

13. AERIAL NAVIGATION. Porter (Ruf us). The Prac-
ticability of Traveling Pleasantly and Safely from New York
to Galifornia in Three Days, fully demonstrated; with a Full
Description of a Perfect Aerial Locomotive, with Estimates of
Gapacity, Speed, and Cost of Construction. Woodcut of a
dirigible ialloon on rear cover. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1849

* Scarce. A most interesting Aviation item, showing that the
aerial flights of Zeppelin and others of to-day were anticipated
over 50 years ago, by the original editor of the "Scientific
American. ' ' Foster 's transport was to have capacity for from
50 to 100 passengers; was to have been placed in operation,
April 1, 1849 — a significant date — and the trip to the Gold
Regions of California and back was to have been made in seven
days.

14. AFRICAN SERVITUDE : When Why and by Whom
Instituted, etc., N. Y. I860; History of the Rise and Decline
of Commercial Slavery in America (Dunbar), N. Y. 1863;
Emancipated Labor in Louisiana, n. p. — n. d. ; The Laws of
Race, Phila. I860; and others on similar subjects. Together,
12 pieces, 8vo, etc., wrappers and sewn. v. p. — v. d.

4

15. AFRICANS TAKEN IN THE AMISTAD. Message
from the U. S. President transmitting the information re-
quired by the resolution of the House of Repres. of the 23d
ultimo, in relation to the Africans taken in the vessel called
the Amistad, etc. 8vo, half calf. Wash. 1840

16. AINSLEE (HEW). Scottish Songs, Ballads, and
Poems. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. N. T. 1855

* Inserted is an A. L. S. of the author, in which he transcribes
some of his verses.

17. ALABAMA. Pickett (Albert James). History of
Alabama, and incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, from
the Earliest Period. Map, and illustrations. 2 vols, square
12mo, cloth. Charleston, 1851

* Field designates this work, "a, model of local and state
history. " It is worthy of especial attention on account of the
many details concerning the aborigines of Alabama. The author
had unusual facilities for securing information from original
documents, &e., as he resided among the Greeks and Cherokees
for a lengthy period. The plates depict numerous scenes among
the Indians drawn from life.

18. ALABAMA. L. S. of V. Folch, Governor of Spanish
Florida, to David Williams, Governor of Mississippi Territory.
2 pp. folio, Pensacola, Nov. 1810. In Spanish.

* The Spanish Commandant at Mobile reports that he has re-
ceived reports from the Choctaw Indians that American subjects
are assembling withia Spanish territory with hostile intentions
apparently against Mobile, and requests the Governor's inter-
ference.

The document refers to Reuben Kemper's expedition against
Mobile, which at the date of this had just arrived opposite the
city. The Spanish commander attacked them suddenly about
midnight, cutting them to pieces and capturing Major Hargrove
and other oflfioers. The prisoners were sent to Havana and
imprisoned for five years in Morro Castle. Governor Folch is
credited with the idea of the sudden attack.

19. ALBANY DOCUMENT. Assignment by Daniel Keetel-
huyn of a mortgage of Gerrit van Schaick to Dirck ten Broek.
Signed by Keetelhuyn, Dirck vander Heydon, Rutger Bleeeker
and Goose van Schaick. Albany, Aug. 21, 1722. One page
folio, with seal.

20. ALBANY, N. Y. Deed of Conveyance from Stephanis
Greesbeek to Daniel Keetelhuyn. With autograph signatures
of Stephanis Groesbeek, Harman Wendell, Govert van
Schaick, and Philip Livingston. 1 p. folio, with small wax
seal. Albany, 1722

21. ALBANY, N. Y. Plan of the City of Albany in 1770,

by Robert Yates. 4to.

* Tracing in blue, red ajid black, showing Fort Frederick,
Dutch Reformed Church, Court House, etc.

5

22 ALBANY, N. Y. A. L. S. of J. F. Bacon, of Albany,
3 pp. folio, April 23, 1822. To Martin van Buren. An inter-
esting letter referring to the rents of houses in the city.

23. ALBANY IN COLONIAL TIMES. Indenture made
between Peter Silvester of Albany, and Abraham Ten Broeck,
on sheet 171/, x I41/2 inches, dated May 29, 1765. Contains
signatures of" Silvester, "Wessel van Schaick, and James Van
Rensselaer. With seal.

24. ALDEN (TIMOTHY). A Collection of American
Epitaphs and Inscriptions, with Occasional Notes. Frontis-
iiieces lii Maverick and Edwin. 5 vols. 16mo, boards.

N. Y. 1814

25. ALIEN AND SEDITION LAWS. The Address of the
Minority in the Virginia Legislature to the People of that
State ; containing a Vindication of the Constitutionality of the
Alien and Sedition Laws. 12mo, unbound (cut close).

n. p. [1799]

26. [ALLAN (JOHN).] Memorial of John Allan. Por-
trait. Royal 8vo, paper covers. N. Y. : Bradford Club, 1864

* Only 250 copies printed. Presentation copy from John B.
Moreau.

27. ALLEN (COL. ETHAN). Maryland Toleration; or,
Sketches of the Early History of Maryland to the Year 1650'.
8vo, wrappers. Baltimore, 1855

28. ALLEN (COL. ETHAN). A Narrative of Col. Ethan
Allen's Captivity. Fourth Edition, with Notes. 12mo, half
cloth and boards. Burlington, 1846

29. [ALLEN (COL. ETHAN).] MS. List of Prisoners
taken near Montreal, Sep. 15, 1775. 1 p. folio (worn).

* A return of 23 prisoners of tlie Continental Army in the
hand of Richard Varick. In this engagement Ethan Allen with
80 men attacked Montreal, was repulsed and taken prisoner.
His name heads the list of prisoners. The addresses and com-
mand of the prisoners are given.

30. [ALLEN (COL. ETHAN).] L. S. of Comfort Sands,
1 p. 4to, Pishkill, Oct. 11, 1776, to Gen. Schuyler, with at-
tached Account, 1 p. folio, on monies paid by Gerard Bancker
to soldiers in the revolution.

* The first line appearing on the account is ' ' July 5, 1775.
To Ethan Allen # Seth Warner £30."

31. ALLEN (WILLIAM). An American Biographical
and Historical Dictionary, containing an account of the Lives,
Characters and Writings of the most eminent persons in
North America from its first settlement. 8vo, cloth.

Bost. 1832
6

32. ALLIBONE (S. A.). Critical Dictionary of English
Literature, and British and American Authors. 3 vols. imp.
8vo, cloth. Phila. 1858-71

33. ALMANAC. New York Pocket Almanack for the j^ear
1768. By Richard IMoore. 32mo, unbound, first two leaves
pasted together, some pp. worn. N. Y. : Hugh Gaine, 1768

34. ALMANACS. Ilutchins Improved: being an Almanack
and Ephemeris of the Motions of the Sun and Moon etc., etc.
The issues for 1786, 1788, 1789, 1790, and 1793. Together,
5 pieces, 12mo, wrappers (not returnable).

N. Y. . Hugh Gaine, 1785-92

35. ALMANACS. Bickerstaff's Boston Almanac (1770).
Woodcut portrait of Hon. Jcnucs Otis. 12mo, unbound, not
perfect, but portrait in good condition (not returnable).

[Bost. 1770]

36. ALIMANACS. Wood's, Beer's, Hutchins', etc., for the
years 1805 to 1814. Together, 11 pieces, 12mo (some im-
perfect). V. p. — V. d.

37. ALJIANACS. Beer's, Bickerstaff's, Hutchins', Far-
mers, Connecticut, Wood's, and other Almanacs from 1784 to
1838. Some imperfect. Over 40 pieces, 12mo, sewed.

V. p. — V. d.

38. ALSOP (RICHARD) and DWIGHT (THEODORE).
The Echo and Other Poems. Frontispiece, engraved title,
and other illustrations, iy Leneij and 3Iavcricl', after Tis-
dale. 8vo, half calf.

Printed at the Porcupine Press [N. Y.] 1807
* A number of the illustrations are political cartoons and
caricatures.

39. AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY. Proceed-
ings, Nos. 58 to 75 inclusive, 1872-1880; Paine 's Account of
the American Antiquarian Societj^ (with A. L. S.), 1876;
Proceedings, New Series, Vols. II to VII (not complete) ; and
other publications of the Society. Together, 40 pieces, 8vo,
wrappers and sewn. Worcester, 1872-90

40. AMERICAN ARCHIVES. A Documentary History
of the Origin and Progress of the North American Colonies,
and of the Causes and Accomplishment of the American Revo-
lution. By Peter Force. Fourth and Fifth Series only.
9 vols, folio, half russia. Wash. 1837-53

41. Another copy. Fourth Series only. 6 vols, folio,

half russia. Wash. 1837-46

42. AMERICAN ARilY. General Orders issued from
Head Quarters, Albany, April 1st, and Nov. 15th, 1808, auto-
graphed by Sol. Van Rensselaer, Adj. General, one of which
contains a few words in his autograph in addition to the

signature.

7

43. AMERICAN ARMY. D. S. General Orders, State of
New York Militia, Albany, 10 June, 1811. 2 pp. folio, signed
by Anthony Lamb, aide-de-camp.

44. AMERICAN AUTHORS. Bancroft's Miscellanies;
Abbott's Napoleon at St. Helena; Brittan's Man and his Re-
lations ; and others. Together, 9 vols. 8vo, cloth, v. p. — v. d.

45. AMERICAN AUTHORS. Irving's Sketch Book;
Occasional Addresses (Kennedy) ; Bernard's Retrospections
of America, 1797-1811 ; Vision of Columbus ; and others simi-
lar. Together, 14 vols. 12mo, and smaller, various bindings.

V. p. — V. d.

46. AMERICAN AUTHORS. Cyclopsedia of American
Literature (Duyckinck), 2 vols.; Life of Longfellow; Life of
Alfred Cookman; Lucy Howard's Jotirnal; and others. 40
vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — ^v. d.

47. AMERICAN AUTHORS. Star Papers (Beecher) ;
Paine 's Theological "Works; Development of Constitutional
Liberty (Scott) ; New Olive Branch; and others similar. To-
gether, 7 vols., various bindings. v. p. — v. d.

48. AMERICAN AUTHORS. The Indian Pass (Street) ;
Memories (Field) ; McFingall (Trumbull) ; Boat Life in
Egypt and Nubia (Prime) ; and others. Together, 11 vols.
12mo, cloth. V. p. — ^v. d.

49. AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY. Trubner's Biblio-
graphical Guide to American Literature. A classified List of
Books published in the United States of America during the
Last Forty Years. Compiled by Nicolas Trubner. 8vo, half
roan. Lond. 1859

* Laid in is an A. L. S. to George W. Ghilds, of Philadelphia,
from the author of this -n-ork.

50. AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. Lossing's Eminent Amer-
icans, 2 copies; Life of Jabez Hunting; Lanman's Dictionary
of Congress; and others. Together, 17 vols., various sizes
and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

51. AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. Memoir of S. S. Pren-
tiss, 2 vols. ; Letters of John Adams, 2 vols. ; Charles Sumner,
Wendell Phillips, Henry Ward Beecher, Horace Greeley, and
■others. 29 vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p — v. d.

52. AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. Life of S. P. Chase
(Schuckers) ; Life of William Plumer; Life and Correspond-
ence of President Reed, 2 vols., and others, some odd. 12
vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p — v. d.

53. AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY. Life of Admiral Foote
(Hoppin) ; The Domestic Life of Thomas Jefferson (Ran-
dolph) ; Life of P. T. Barnum (by Himself) ; Life of Fer-
nando Cortes (Helps) ; and others similar. Together, 13
vols. 8vo, and smaller, various bindings. v. p. — v. d.

54. AMERICAN BOOKPLATE. New York Society Li-
brary. Engraved by Maverick. Pasted on an old book cover
(the top covered by the society's label).

* Allen 614.

55. The same. Another copy in the same condition.

56. AMERICAN BOOKPLATE. New York Society Li-
brary. 1789. Engraved by Maverick. Pasted on an old
book cover (the top covered by the society's label, and the
lower edge trimmed).

* Allen 615.

57. AMERICAN CHRONOLOGY. Calendar of American
Chronology. Illustrated by Quotations from Shakespeare.
Royal 8vo, cloth, uncut.

N. Y. . Privately printed by C. L. Moreau, 1872

* Presentation copy from both author and publisher, with
autograph inscriptions on separate sheet laid in. Printed on
one side of sheet only, and but 60 copies issued for private
distribution.

58. AMERICAN ENGRAVING. Principles of Landskip
(sic) Drawing. A Series of Floral and landscape engravings
by J. Thackara. 2 vols. 12mo. Phila., n. d. [ca. 1800]

59. AMERICAN GENEALOGY. Local Memorials relat-
ing to the De Peyster and Watts Families ; The Pennypacker
Reunion; Lapham Family Register; and others similar To-
gether, 9 pieces, royal 8vo and smaller, wrappers, v. p. — v. d.

60. AMERICAN HISTORY. [Centennial Edition.] The
People's History of America. Complete ... To which are
added Hubbard's History of the Indian Wars in New Eng-
land. Illustrations. Thick 4to, half morocco (stained).

N. Y. 1876

* Laid in are 5 A. L. S. from the publisher to Mr. Lossing.

61. AMERICAN HISTORY. Bryant's Popular History
of the United States, 2 vols.; Robertson's America; Palfrey's
History of New England, 2 vols.; and others similar. To-
gether, 19 vols., various bindings. v. p. — v. d.

62. AMERICAN HISTORY. Seaboard Slave States,
Morse's Universal Geography, 2 vols.; Lossing 's Outline His-
tory of the U. S., and otJiers. 12 vols., various sizes and
bindings. v. p.— v. d.

63. A]\IERICAN HISTORY. American Register, 1826-9,
2 vols. ; Pitkin's U. S., 2 vols. ; Lossing 's History of the U. S. ;
and others. 14 vols., various sizes and bindings, v. p.— v. d.

64. AMERICAN HISTORY. History of the U. S.
(Adams), 2 vols.; Lossing 's Outline History of the U. S. ;
Story of the Constitution; and others. 13 vols. 12mo, cloth,

etc. ^- P--^- '^•

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65. AMERICAN HISTORY. History of Ueorgia; British
Sjiy; President's Tour, and otliers. ]4 vols., various sizes and
bindini^s. v. p. — v. d.

66. AMERICAN HISTORY. Our Country, odd ]r.n-U;
Northmen in America (Slafter), 1891; Cruise of Columbus
in the Bahamas, 1492 (Murdock), 1884; Tlu' Taper Money
issued by Pennsylvania, 1862; and others. Over 100 pieces,
8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

67. AIMERICAN HISTORY. National Union Convention,
Phila. 1866; Life of Washington; Robert Morris, the Finan-
cier of the American Revolution ; Hull 's Surrender of De-
troit ; and others similar. Together, 12 pi(H'es, royal 8vo, and
smaller, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

68. AMERICAN HISTORY. Congressional Directoiy for
the First Session, 41st Congress; Arnold's Expedition against
Quebec; President Reed of Pennsylvania; Our National
Origin, Pi'ogi-ess, and Perils; and others similar. Together,
24 pieces, 8vo and smaller, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

69. AMERICAN HISTORY^ Historic Progress and
Americ;in Democracy (Motley) ; The Phila. Tea Parly of
1773; Our French Allies in the Revolution (Pumpelly) ; Re-
port on the Boundary Line bet^v■een N. Y. and Connecticut,
and others similar. Together, 21 pieces, 8vo, wrajtpers.

\. p. — v. d.

70. AMERICAN HISTORY. The Lexington Centennial,
1775-1875 ; The Mayflower Town (Justin Winsor) ; Bur-
goyne's Surnmder ; Catal(»gue of National Portraits in Inde-
pendence Hall, 1855; and others similar. Together, 12 pieces,
8vo, wrappers, &c. v. p. v. d.

71. AMERICAN HISTORY PAMPHLETS. Joseph Heed
(Bancroft), 1867 ; British Invasion of North ( Carolina (Swain),
1853j The Old Barracks at Trenton, N. J., 1895 ; and others!
30 pieces. v. p. v. d.

72. AMERICAN HISTORY PAMPHLETS. The; Com-
mand in the Battle of Bunker Hill (Protliingliam), 1850;
History of the Ordinance of 1787 (Coles), 1856; Wingfield's
Narrative of the Virginia Colony, 1859; and others. 35
pieces. v. p.— v. d.

73. AMERICAN HUMOR. Reveries of an Old Maid, em-
bracing important Hints to Young Men, illustrative of the
notalile Arrangements of that Celebrated Establishment,
"Cap.sicum House." lUusiralrd. 12mo, half calf.

N. Y. 1851
* Apparently a work instigated by Mitchell 's ' ' Reveries of a
Bachelor."

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7i. AMEEICAX JOURNAL of Education (March, 1S62) ;
C'hines-e Games ^-itli Dice: Sanitary Institutions durin^' the
Austro-Prussian-Italian Conflict (T. W. Evans): President's
^Message, Aug. 6. lSo6 (Franklin Pierce) ; and others. To-
gether, 30 pieces. 4to, and smaller. v. p. — v. d.

75. AMERICAN METHODISM. AVakeley (J. B.^. Lost
Chapters recovered from the Early History of American
Methodism. Portraits and iUustrations. 6vo, cloth.

N. T. 1S5S

^ Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

76. AMERICAN MUSEUM; or. Repository of ancient and
modern fugitive pieces. &e.. prose and poetical. Vols. II-YIII,
and XI-XII (Jtily, 17S7. to December, 1792). Vol. II is
second edition. 9 vols. 8vo. old sheep. (Vol. 2 in the origi-
nal boards, tmcut.) Name cut from the upper part of title
of 4 vols. Slightly foxed. Phila. 17S9-17SS-92

* Tert scarce. This work was printed and edited li.v Matthew
Carey.

77. AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS. Alaska Herald. San
Francisco, Feb. 15th, 1S69 ; The Church Record, Chicago, Aug.
1, 1S59 ; The Beacon, Aug. 23rd. 1845. N. Y. ; etc. i pieces.

7S. AMERICAN PIONEER (The). A Monthly Periodi-
cal devoted to the Objects of the Logan Historical Society;
or. to collecting and publishing Sketches relative to the Early
Settlement and successive improvement of the Country. IUus-
trations. 2 vols. Svo. half morocco. Cinn. 1S42-3

* Tert scakce. All issued. Contains much information
about the Indians, wajs. captivities, &c. A fine eolleetiou of
documents and material relating to the Border Settlements of
the West.

79. a:MERICAN POETRY. Three Hours: or the Yigil of
Love (Sarah -I. Hale. 1S48 ' : Poems of the late Francis S.
Key (1^57) : The Golden Age (L. "W. Peck ri858j ^ ; Notes of
the" Baptists in Xormch, Corui. (Denison, 1857 > . Together,
I vols. 12mo. cloth and boards. v. p.

80. a:MERICAX printing. Mackellar (.Thomas). The
American Printer: A Manual of Typography. Illustrated.
12mo, cloth. Phila. 1874

81. AAIERICAN QUESTION. A Letter from a calm ob-
server to a Noble Lord, on the subject of the late Declaration
relative to Orders in Council. 8vo. half calf. Lond. 1812

82. AMERICAN REYOLUTION. Taxation. Tyranny.
Addressed to Samuel Johnson. 8vo. sewed. Lond. 1775

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83. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The Crisis. Vol. I.
Containing 28 numbers. 12mo, half calf (title mended, and
most pages foxed).

Lond. : Lond. Printed ; N. Y. : Reprinted by John Anderson,

1776.

* Exceedingly eabe. The above 28 numbers form part of a
most remarkable ■ collection of papers [commenced January 4,
1775, and continued to June 8, 1776] attacking the ministry and
the British Government in terms of great severity. As many
copies of each number as could be collected were burnt by the
public hangman. The American publisher, of this volume is said
to have lieen the father of Dr. Alexander Anderson, America's
first engraver on wood. Two fly-leaves contain manuscript notes
relative to the work.

84. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Rules and Articles for
the Better Government of the Troops, Raised, or to be Raised
and kept in pay by and at the Expense of the United States
of America. [By Order of the Congress, John Hancock,
President] 12mo, half calf.

Phila.: Printed; Fish-Kill, Reprinted, 1776

85. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Specie certificate is-
sued by the State of Maryland to Alexander Sutton of the
First Md. regt. for service in the war. Dated May, 1786.

86. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Report of the Commit-
tee on Pensions and Revolutionary Claims, on the petition of
Edmund Brooke, and others. 8vo, half roan. [1817-18241

87. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Traits of the Tea
Party; being a Memoir of George R. T. Hewes, one of th€
last of its Survivors. By a Bostonian. Portrait. 16mo,
cloth. N. y. 1835

88. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. A Detail of some par-
ticular services performed in America, during the years 1776-
79. Compiled from journals and Original Papers, supposed
to be chiefly taken from the Journal kept on board of the
ship Rainbow, commanded by George Collier. Printed for
Ithiel Town. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. ,1835

89. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Correspondence of the
American Revolution; being Letters of eminent American
Men to George "Washington, from the time of his taking com-
mand of the army to the end of his presidency. Edited from
the original MSS. by Jared Sparks. 4 vols. 8vo, cloth.

Best. 1853

90. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Papers relating chiefly
to the Maryland Line during the Revolution, edited by
Thomas Balch. 8vo, sheets, uncut. Phila. 1857

* Limited to 150 copies. Presentation copy from J. A. Mc-
Allister to B. J. Lossing.

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91. AMERICAN EEVOLUTION. The Siege of Charles-
ton, by the British Fleet and Army under the command of
Admiral Arbuthnot and Sir Henry Clinton, which terminated
with the surrender of that place May 12, 1780. Portrait.
Small 4to, paper covers, uncut. Albany : Munsell, 1867

* Only 100 copies printed.

92. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Paul Lunt's Diary,
1775 (Breen), 1872; Diary of Dr. Ezra Green, Surgeon of the
Ranger, 1875; Several Pamphlets on Washington, etc. 20
pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p. v. d.

* Some presentation copies with A. L. S.

93. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. A Tribute to Major
Sidney Willard (Bartol), 1862; Benedict Arnold at Saratoga
(I. N. Arnold), 1880; South Carolina in the Revolutionary
War, 1853 ; and others. 10 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

94. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The Home of Wash-
ington (Lossing) ; American Revolution (Botta), 2 vols.;
Events of 1776 (lacks title); Sparks' Life of Washington;
and others. 10 vols., various sizes and bindings, v. p. — v. d.

95. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Orators of the Ameri-
can Revolution (Magoon) ; Life of General Muhlenberg;
Women of the Revolution (Ellet), Vols. 1 and 3; Riedesel's
Letters ; Lives of Mary and Martha Washington ; and others.
13 vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

96. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Address at the Cele-
bration of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge (J. G. Wright),
Wilmington, 1857; A. C. Moore's Address on the Battle of
Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, 1844; Discourse .... the Battle
of Lake George (Van Rensselaer), Phila. 1856; New Jersey
Continental Line in the Indian Campaign of 1779 (Stryker),
Trenton, 1885; Presbyterianism, The Revolution, etc.
(Smyth), n. d. ; and others on similar subjects. Together,
13 pieces, 8vo, etc., wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

97. AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY DOCUMENTS.
Remonstrance of Colonel John Stark and 20 of his Officers to
General Schuyler against their Removal from Crown Point
to Ticonderoga. 2 pp. folio. Dated Crown Point, July 8,

1776.

* An exceedingly valuable document, formulated and signed
by Col. Stark and the officers under him at Crown Point about a
month after the American forces had been driven back from
Canada, and Carleton had resumed his preparations for invading
New York. When orders came from Schuyler and others in
authority to fall back still further to Ticonderoga, the stubborn
bravery of the men at Crown Point became evidenced in the
' ' Eemonstrance. ' '

The signature of "Nathan Hale" on document appears to

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be tliut of ,1 major in Col. Hood's Now ILimiishiro rofjiment,
Tvlio at'torwavds bocanio colonel of the Soroiul regiment of the
Is'eiv Hampshire Line.

A portion of the "Remonstrance" rends as follows:
''Crown Foin1. Jiihl S, .177U.

To liix K.ircllciK'jl Gnii-ral Scliinilcr : ilnii il iilrast' iioiir
7i.i-('iilfiii'ii ; Sir, — ll'c irlioxf 'Haini.i art' hereto siiliscrilicil, l''ifl(l
Oijifvr.s of the Seri'rtil Sejiimcnln in the CoiilinenlciJ Sereiec nam
ai this Place, 1ie)t leare with llie nlinosi rexpeel to (leqiiiunt iiour
K.rcelleiicu, — TIkiI n'lieii (re hare been heretofore ecittetl npon ill,
a Coiuieit of It'ar to giee our opinion respect iiiii tJie I'ropricty
of (I lielreiit from Caniulii, we were inforined liil tlic tlirn Cnin-
mandiiia Officer in Cliief tinit tlie I'osilive Orders of the Coii-
lincntdl ('onpress leerc 'to ilispntc ererii Inch of the (liowiiil in
Coimila.' That at ttic last Council of tl'ar to which ici' leere

cattcit, it was utmost {if not iiiiitc) iinaniinonslii resolreit io
lietrciit to this ptiice, and here inal^'c a Stand a<liiiiist the Minis-
icriat J mill." . . . [Then follow the eight reasons for the
stand they take, and their apology for taking np so much of
Geni>ial Siduiyler's time]:

Signed by John Stark, Colonel; Enoch Poore, Wm. Maxwell,
Joseph CiUy, David Khea, Nathan IT;ile, and fifteen others.

!)cS. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. (Vmtoiiiporiivy (.'oiiy,
1 p. folio, of a letter dated Whitehall 5tli April 1775, from the
Earl of Dartmouth to Lieut. (Jov. Cadwallader C'olden of
Ne\^• York.

* The letter deals with the sending ot Col. .\llnn Maidean to
New York to secure the allegiance to the King of " I'hiiigr.ants
from the Northwest jiarts of (Ireat Britain,'' with whom he had
influence. The mission was considered of great importance, and
the final paragra[>li deals with the necessity of secrecy.

99. AMERICAN RK VOLUTION. Invoiee of Simdrys for
the IT.se of the Continental Army at Tieonderooa and con-
signed to (!en<"ral Iloi-dio ( iates,' Pliila., Oid. If., 177(;, 1 p.
small 4to; Letter dated Troy, Sept. 30, IHOl, to S. Van Ren-
sselaer, eoiilainiiiL;' siiiiiatures of Moses Vail and John Bird;
D. S. by James Clinton Cole, Port Constitution, July 3d,
1776, autlioi-i/.ing' the eolleetion of arms from all Disaffected
Persons (damaged). Together, 3 pieces.

100. A.MERICAN REVOLUTION. Con1empoi-ary .MS.
"Return of a Detachment from ye 10th Cont. A'irga. Kefti-
ment, Commamh'd liy ('ol. Edwai-d Stevens, N(^\\'cas1h>, 12th
April, 1777," 1 p. folio, signed by John Fowke, Adjutant.

101. A]\IERICAN REVOLUTION. "A Return of a De-
tachment of the 10th Virga. regt. commanded by ('ol. Ed.
Stevens. Bristol Apl. 19th, 1777." 1 p. folio, in the auto-
graph of G. Nicholas, ]\lajor, and signed by him.

*" This detachment is composed ot such of cacdi company as
have had the smallpox. The rest of the regt. are now down with

the smallpox at Baltimore and New-C;istle There are no

British deserters in the regt."

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10:^. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. "A General Retiiru
of lli<? Continental Troops on there March and in Quarters
betwixt Philada. and Baltimore." Dated Baltimore April 29,
1777. Signed bv Col. J. Carvil Plall, -ith. M. B. and Lt.-Col.
F. (iurney, 11th. P. Reg. 1 p. folio.

103. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Return of troops
quartered in Philadelphia, IMay 27, 1777. 1 p., oblong folio.
Signature of Lewis Nicola.

* The -nA, 3rd and 4th Pomisylvania regiments.

104. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. List of Officers for
Five Armed Schooner on Lake George, June 17, 1777, written
from Port George. Including 2 "at Ticonderoga to come
over to this post." 1 p. folio.

105. AlEERICAN REVOLUTION. A List of "Officers
Present at Port George for the Navey." Also the names of
officers of the galleys "Gates" and "Triimbel," the sloop
"Interprise," the schooners "Revenge" and "Liberty" and
the "Gundelo N York," with a table giving the number and
sizes of guns and the number of officers and men. 1 p. folio.
Dated June 27, 1777.

106. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Receipt signed by
James Gamble, Aug. 2, 1781, for 76 barrels of flour from
Philip Schuyler, for the use of the troops at Saratoga: and
2 other pieces, one a receipt for an allowance to "sundry
Canadian officers of Militia and A^olunteers under the direc-
tion of IMajor General Philip Schuyler 1777." Together, 3
pieces.

107. A:\1ERICAN revolution. Military document
signed (!eo. Marlay, Capt. (i2d Regt. 1 p. folio, damaged.
Aug. 18, 1778.

* Boll pall of the 62d (British) regiment, Lt. Col. Austruther
commanding.

108. A:\IERICAN revolution. Return of Regiment
at Albemarle Barracks, Colonel Taylor, dated October 9, 1779.

Oblong folio.

* With list of 13 officers, three lieutenants and ten captains,
four of which had been killed.

109 AMERICAN REVOLUTION. MS. account, 1 p. folio,
Albemarle Barracks, 12th Sept. 1779, of the "Present State
of His ]\Iajesty's 62d Regiment of Foot Commanded by Major
Gen Valentin'e Jones, with all the Alterations since 1st Nov.,
1778," signed by George Marlay, Captain. (Damaged.)

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110. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. A. N. S. of D. Fisher
and AYilliam Panning, in regard to the loss of two negroes
by Daniel Mabry, and the search for them among the camp-
followers of Cornwallis ; Contemporary copy of an order
regarding provisions, issued at Charlottesville, ca. 1780;
Fragment of an A. L. S. of James Fairlie, aide to Gen.
Steuben, April 25, 1781. Together, 4 pieces.

111. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. "The Memorial of the
Officers of the New York or Second Regiment of Artillery, in
behalf of themselves and the Men under their Command,
humbly addressed to the Representatives of the State of New ,
York." A long, carefully composed and carefully written
document, dated Burlington, February 18, 1782, Signed by
Bbenezer Stevens and John Doughty, Lieut.-Cols. of the Regi-
ment, and endorsed as read in the assembly March 5, 1782,
and in the Senate March 11. 6 pp. folio.

* An interesting document, dealing with the sufferings and
privations of the soldiers. Eeferring to a change of system
irhich is promised to bring relief, the officers write, — "Accus-
tomed to a Camp, and not to a Political Life, we can judge
only by the Event. ' '

112. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Table showing the
Number of rations of Provisions and Forage and Quantity of
Firewood allowed to officers and others of the Army, received
March 10 [1782], from General Heath. 2 pp. folio, ca. 1782.

113. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. A contemporary MS.
account of the apportionments of responsibility among the
thirteen colonies for the redemption of various issues of Con-
tinental Currency, with the text of the various acts of Congress
•relating thereto, from May 9, 1776, to Oct. 11, 1787. 17 pp.
folio, on nine leaves. Undated.

* The work of two persons, each of whom wrote a neat hand.

114. ANNE, QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN. D. S., 1 p.
folio, St. James', March 30, 1702. To Francis Nicholson,
Governor of Virginia.

* Authorization for the last seal of Virginia to be used until
a new one is made. Signed also by Charles Montagu, Duke of
Manchester.

115. ARMISTEAD (GEORGE— Lieut.-Col. and defender
of Baltimore against the British fleet). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Fort Niagara, Aug. 9, 1803, to Captain Irvin, describing a
horse thief, and writing of the discontent among the Niagara
Indians.

116. ARMSTRONG (JOHN— Secretary of War). L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, War Department, March 22d, 1813, to the Governor
of Virginia, in regard to the drafting of the Virginia militia.

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117. ARNOLD'S TREASON. Contemporary manuscript
copy of the result of an examination of Col. Richard Varick at
the Robinson House, soon after the flight of Arnold, Col.
Varick at that time acting as aide-de-camp to Arnold. 1 p.
4to, unsigned.

118. ASTOR (JOHN JACOB). A. L. S., 1 p. small 4to,
to Henry Livingston [N. Y.], June 16, 1810. Regrets his in-
ability to furnish certain information as promised.

119. ASTOR (JOHN JACOB). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to
Henry Livingston, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Dated N. Y., Sept.
13, 1810. Relates chiefly to the [Robert] Morris Estate.

120. AMERICAN STATE PAPERS. Documents Legis-
lative and Executive of the Congress of the United States,
including : Foreign Relations, 6 vols. ; Military Affairs, 7 vols.,
Public Lands, 8 vols. ; Finance, 5 vols. ; Naval Affairs, 4 vols.
Maps. Together, 30 vols., folio half russia (some worn) .

Wash. 1832-61

* ]?INE SET. Not collated and sold not subject to return.

121 ■ Duplicates of the same. 7 vols.

122. AMERICANA. The Present Claims and Complaints
of America, Briefly and Fairly Considered. [By two Gentle-
men of Halifax, N. S.]. 12mo, half calf . Lond. 1806

* From the library of Sir Brook Watson, one of London 's
Lord Mayors, who has written on back of title (original size,
left margin shaved so close that text is cut into) about a dozen
lines commenting upon the work.

123. AMES (FISHER). Works compiled by a number of
his friends; to which are prefixed notices of his Life and
Character. PoHrait (ioxed) . 8vo, boards (broken), uncut.

Bost. 1809

124. [AMHERST (JEFFERY).] An Historical Journal
of the Campaigns in North-America for the year 1757-60, by
Captain John Knox. Dedicated by Permission to Lieut.-Gen-
eral Jeffery Amherst. Portraits of Amherst and Wolfe.
2 vols. 4to, old half calf (broken). Lond. 1769

125. AMORY (THOMAS C). The Military Services and
Public Life of Major-General John Sullivan of the American
Revolutionary Army. Portrait. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1868

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of the author inserted.

126. ANALECTIC MAGAZINE, containing Selections
from Foreign Reviews and Magazines. Vols. 1-3, 5-8, and 10-
14 Engraved portraits, including Jacoh Jones, James
Lawrence, William Bainhridge, Fisher Ames, etc and mews
12 vols. Svo, half leather, foxed. Phila. 1813-19

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127. AN15UREY (THOJIAS). Travels through the in-
terior Parts of America. In a Series of Letters liy an Officer.
Folding map and six plates, some folding. 2 vols. 8vo, old
half calf. Lond. 1791

* With good impressions of the plates, which, except for slight
repairs in the folds, are in good condition.

128. ANDERSON (ALEXANDER). A Brief Catalogue
of Books illustrated with Engravings by Dr. Alexander
Anderson, with a Biographical Sketch of the Artist. [With
a Note by Benson J. Lossing.] Facsimile of Anderson's hook-
plate. 8vo, cloth, gilt top, uncut. N. Y. 1885

* One of 100 copies.

129. ANDERSON ENGRAVINGS. Thomson (James). The
Seasons, with the Castle of Indolence. 5 engravings by Ander-
son. 18mo, old calf. N. Y. 1824

130. ANDERSON ENGRAVINGS. Emblems of Mortality :
representing, by numerous Engravings, Death, etc. En-
gravings bg Alexander Anehrson. 16mo, original wrappers,
uncut. Charlestown and New Haven, 1846

* Babcock 's reissue from the original plates.

131. ANDERSON (JAMES). Observations on the means
of exciting a spirit of National Industry; chiefly intended to
promote the agriculture, commerce, manufactures and fisheries
of Scotland. 4to, old calf (front cover missing). Bdinb. 1777

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion : "To the Bight honourable Lord North from the Author,
in testimony of the just sense he entertains of his Lordships
unremitting attention to every'thing that has a tendency to pro-
mote the internal vigour and prosperity of Great Britain. ' '

132. ANDERSONVILLB PRISON. The Demon of Ander-
sonville; or, the Trial of Wirz, for the cruel treatment and
brutal murder of helpless Union prisoners in his hands. Illus-
ireiieel. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. [1865]

* Presentation copy from Jno. H. McAllister.

133. ANDREW, the King, in the time of the Conglomera-
tion of the Heavenly Hyenas, the Preachers and Harlots,
thieves and murderers, and the Buck Niggers, in the great
City of Penn. 12mo, wrappers. Pittsburg, 1866

134. ANDREWS (ALFRED). Genealogical History of
John and Mary Andrews, who settled in Farinington, Conn.,
1640; embracing their descendants to 1872. Portraits. 8vo,
cloth. Chicago and Hartford, 1872

* Presentation copy from the author.

135. ANDREWS (C. C). History of the Campaign of
Mobile; including the cooperative operations of Gen. Wilson's
Cavalry in Alabama. Illustrations and maps. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1867
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136. ANDREWS (JOSEPH). Report of the Proceedings
at the Memorial Meeting in honor of the late Mr. Joseph
Andrews (Engraver). 8vo, wrappers. Bost. 1873

* Contains Addresses by S. E. Koheler and E. C. Waterson.
Autograph presentation copy from* G. B. Halm, witli A. L. S.

137. [ANDREWS (WILLIAM LORING).] Reminiscences
of an Old New Yorker. By the late William A. Duer, Presi-
dent of Columbia College. -Ito, cloth, uncut.

N. Y. : Printed for W. L. Andrews, 1867

* Extremely bare. One or only 35 copies printed. Pres-
entation copy from the publisher with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf, — "Mr. Benson J. Lossing, with regards of W. L.
Andrews. N. T., June S6, 1867." Laid in are 2 copies of a
portrait of Titz-Greene Halleck on India paper.

138. ANNALS of the War. Written by Leading Partici-
pants. Vignettes. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1879

139. ANNAPOLIS. Annals of Annapolis, Comprising
sundry notices of that old City, from the period of the first
Settlements in its vicinity in 1649, until the War of 1812.
Compiled and edited by David Ridgely. Frontispiece. 12mo,
paper covers. Baltimore, 1841

140. Same. Another copy, cloth.

141. ANNIN FAMILY Centennial Celebration at the Old
Stone House in Somerset County, N. J., Aug. 15, 1866.
Frontispiece. 8vo, boards, cloth back. Phila. : Printed for
Private Distribution for Ferdinand J. Dreer [n. d.]

* Presentation copy from P. J. Dreer, with autograph inscrip-
tion on fly-leaf.

142. ANSTBY (CHRISTOPHER). Speculation, a Poem,
Lond. 1780 ; Sir Eldred or the Bower, by Hannah More, Lond.
1776 ; A Poetical Epistle to an eminent amateur, by William
Hayley, Lond. 1779. 3 pieces, 4to, unbound.

143. ANTI-BANK DEMOCRAT. Vol. I, No. 1 (All
issued?). 8vo, sewed. Poughkeepsie, Jan. 1842

144. ANTI-SLAVERY. Fragments of the History of
Bawlfredonia, containing an account of the Discovery and
Settlement of that great Southern Continent, by Herman
'Thwackius. 8vo, old half calf.

Printed for American Booksellers, 1819

* Scarce and early Anti-Slavery satire.

145. ANTI-SLAVERY. Poole (William F.). Anti-Slavery
Opinions before the Year 1800. Read before the Cincinnati
Literary Club, Nov. 16, 1872. To which is appended a Fac-
simile Reprint of Dr. George Buchanan's Oration . . . on . . .

, Slavery, Baltimore, July 4, 1791. 8vo, cloth. Cinn. 1873

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146. ARMS AND MILITARY GOODS; Illustrated Cata-
logue, containing Regulations for the Uniform of the Army,
Navy, Marine and Revenue Corps of the United States.
Numerous illiisfraiiovx, many colored. Royal 4to, stamped
purple morocco gilt, gilt edges.

N. Y. : Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, 1864

147. ARMSTRONG (JOHN). Notices of the War of 1812.
2 vols. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1840

148. ARMY OP THE UNITED STATES. A Dictionary
of all Officers, who have been commissioned in the Army of
the United States from 1785 to 1853, etc. Second Edition,
with emendations and a Supplement by Charles K. Gardner.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1860

149. ARMY REGISTER (The) of the United States. Pro-
motions to October, and Corrections up to January 1, 1815.
16mo, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1815

150. ARMY AND NAVY. Wyatt (Thomas). Memoirs of
the Generals, Commodores, and other Commanders who dis-
tinguished themselves in the American Army and Navy dur-
ing the Wars of the Revolution and 1812. 82 steel plates.
Royal 8vo, gilt, gilt edges (back torn away). Phila. 1848

* Inserted is an A. L. S. from the author to Thomas Evans,
New Brunswick, N. J., introducing Mr. Lossing.

151. AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY. 0 'Byrne's Naval
Biography; U. S. Military Laws 1776-1863; Ordinance In-
structions, U. S. N. ; Military Magazine, 1841 ; and others
similar. Together, 11 vols, thick royal 8vo, and smaller, vari-
ous bindings. v. p. — ^v. d.

152. AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY. Regulations of
the U. S. Military Academy; Papers and Proceedings of the
U. S. Naval Institute ; Hints Bearing on the U. S. Army ; and
other similar. Together, 24 pieces, 8vo, and smaller, wrap-
pers and cloth. v. p. — v. d.

153. AMERICAN ARMY AND NAVY. Dictionary of the
Army of the United States (Gardner) ; Military Art and
Science (Halleck) ; History of the Naval Academy; Sea Kings
and Naval Heroes ; and others similar. Together, 11 vols. 8vo
and smaller, various bindings. v. p. — ^v. d.

154. ARNOLD (ISAAC N.). The History of Abraham
Lincoln, and the Overthrow of Slavery. Portrait. 8vo, cloth.

Chicago, 1867
* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of the author laid in.

155. ARNOLD (ISAAC N.) . The Life of Benedict Arnold :
his Patriotism and his Treason. Portrait. 8vo, cloth.

* Several letters from I. N. Arnold iaserted. Chicago, 1880

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156. ARNOLD (L. M.). A Series of Revelations to L. M.
Arnold, Medium ; including The History of the Origin of all
Things Delivered by the Lord Jesus Christ to L. M. Arnold,
The Life of Jesus Christ, Spiritually given, etc. 6 pieces, 8vo,
wrappers. Poughkeepsie, 1852-3

* Presentation copies from the author, with A. L. S.

157. ATCHESON (NATHANIEL). American Encroach-
ments on British Rights ; or, Observations on the Importance
of the British North American Colonies, and on the late
treaties with the United States. 8vo, marbled calf.

* Presentation copy ' ' from the Editor. ' ' Lond. 1808

158. Another copy, russia. Lond. 1808

159. ATHENS COUNTY, OHIO. Walker (Charles M.).
History of Athens County, and of the Ohio Land Company.
Map and portraits. 8vo, cloth, gilt top, uncut. Cinn. 1869

160. ATHERTON (WILLIAM). Narrative of the Suffer-
ing and Defeat of the North- Western Army, under General
Winchester: Massacre of the Prisoner: sixteen months im-
prisonment of the writer and others with the Indians and
British. 12mo, boards, sheep back. Frankfort, Ky., 1842

161. Same. Another copy, binding similar.

162. ATLANTIC PILOT. 3 maps. 8vo, paper covers.

Lond. 1772

163. ATWATER (CALEB). A History of the State of
Ohio, Natural and Civil. 8vo, old calf (somewhat stained).

* First Edition. Cinn. [1838]

164. AUGUSTA, GA. The Augusta Directory and City
Advertiser for 1841. 12mo, boards. Augusta, 1841

165. 13 ACHE (RICHARD— Patriot of the Revolution,
^ son-in-law of Benjamin Franklin.) A. L. S.,

1 p. Pennsylvania War Office, April 30, 1777. To General

Schuyler. , , ,,,<■„

* Eeleasing Jane Lowens from imprisonment as the Board
has found nothing against her.

166 BACKUS (AZEL— First President of Hamilton Col-
lege, N. Y.). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Hamilton College, April 4,
1816. To Hon. Smith Thompson.

* Concerning a fight between Smith Thompson 's son and an-
other at the College, the former being condemned to read
Locke 's Essay on the Human Understanding aloud to his father s
friends, and would be allowed to return to College on receipt of
a certificate that he had done so.

167 BACKUS (AZEL— First President of Hamilton Col-
lege) ' A L S to Smith Thompson, dealing with his son's
conduct at college. 1 p. folio. Dated Nov. 11, 1816.

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168. BACKUS (AZEL). A. L. S., 1816, rusticating a
student. Eben Backus, receipt signed on behalf of the
Susquehannah Company for one share to William Dart, 1769.
Theodorus Bailey (Senator and Postmaster of N. Y. City),
three autograph receipts, 1792-1802. Gerard Banckee, an
A. L. S. and a L. S. on legal matters, 1794-97. (7)

169. BACON (W. K.). Memorial of William Kirkland
Bacon, late adjutant of the 26th Regiment of N. Y. State
Volunteers. By his father. 16nio, cloth. Bost. [1865]

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing.

170. BAILEY (THEODORUS— United States Senator
and Postmaster of New York City). A. L. S. to Nathaniel
Lawrence. 4 pp. folio, dated " Poughkeepsie, 7 Decem., 1786."

* Mentioning scandals about old New Yorkers.

171. BAILEY (THEODORUS). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, to
Gilbert Livingston. Pebry. 18th, 1800.

* In regard to the possible sale of part of his father 's estate
for a navy yard.

_ 172. BAILEY (THEODORUS). 4 autograph letters
signed, all addressed to Nathaniel Lawrence, 2 and 1 page 4to,
dated Poughkeepsie 'May 19, 1787, and Nov. 6, 1795, Phila.
Febr. 26, 1796, and Poughkeepsie June 18, 1796.

* Mainly on political matters.

173. BAILEY (WILLIAM). Records of Patriotism and
Love of Country. 8vo, half calf. Wash. 1826

174. BAINBRIDGE (WILLIAM— Commodore of the U. S.
Navy, distinguished in the War of 1812). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Washington, Dec. 1819. On the appointment of a secretary.

175. BAINBRIDGE (WILLIAM). Two A. L. S., to Smith
Thompson, Secretary of the Navy. "U. S. Ship "Columbus,"
Bay of Gibraltar" [1820]. Concerning the bad conduct of
Bainbridge's son.

176. BAINBRIDGE (WILLIAM). A. L. S., to Smith
Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, setting the date for a call,
and mentioning his design of a uniform for a Commodore's
Secretary. 1 p. 4to, dated Washington City, Jany. 10, 1819.

177. BAINES' FRENCH REVOLUTION, 2 vols.; Diplo-
matic Correspondence, 3 vols.; and others. 29 vols., various
sizes and bindings. v. p. v. d.

178. BAKER (GENERAL L. C). History of the United
States Secret Service. Pot-trait and plates. First Edition.
8vo, cloth. Phila. 1867

* A. L. S. of the author laid in.

179. [BAKER (WILLIAM S.).] The Origin and An-
tiquity of Engraving. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1872

*With pencilled autograph signature of the author inserted.
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180. BALTIMORE. Howard (George W.). The Monu-
mental City, its Past History and Present Resources. Ulaps
and illustrations. 8vo, cloth, gilt edges. Balto. 1873

* Prospectus, etc., laid in.

181. BALTIMORE. View of the City of Baltimore, taken
from the Observatory in 1822. Copper engraving. Oblong
12mo.

182. BALTZ (JOHN D.). Hon. Edward D. Baker, U. S.
Senator from Oregon, &c. Col. B. D. Baker's Defense in the
Battle of Ball's Bluff, and slight sketches of Col. Baker and
Generals Wistar and Stone. Portrait, maps, and plates.
12mo, cloth. Lancaster, Pa., 1888

* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in is an A. L. S. from the author.

183. BANCROFT (GEORGE). Original printed Pro-
spectus of the Incorporation of Round Hill Institution,
George Bancroft's original seminary, 1 p. folio. At the bottom
is a written note, and on the back is written a list of the
original subscribers, among them being George Ticknor,
Andrews Norton and other well-known names.

181. BANCROFT (HUBERT HOWE). The Native Races
of the Pacific States of North America. Folding maps and
illustrations. 5 vols. 8vo, original cloth. N. Y. 1874-6

* Laid in are several A. L, S. from publishers, including one
from Daniel G. Brinton, the ethnologist, and some newspaper
clippings.

185. BANGS (NATHAN). Memorial of the Golden Wed-
ding of the Rev. Nathan and Mrs. Mary Bangs, April 23, 1856.
Portraits. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1856

* Presentation copy from Samuel Bangs, with inscription.

186. [BANKS (W. P.).]. Emancipated Labor in Louisiana.
8vo, wrappers. [Bost. 1864]

* Autograph presentation copy from the author.

187. BANYAR (GOLDSBROW— Deputy Secretary of the
Province of New York, and one of the founders of the New
York Societv Librarv). A. D. S., 2 sections, folio, January 4,
1748, with seal, relating to the estate of Francis Hageman.

188. BANYAR (GOLDSBROW). D. S. N. Y. Oct. 20,
1762 ; A. L. S. of John Preston ; Bill on North River Exchange
Company for 25 cents, 1837 ; and others. Together, 10 pieces.

189. BARBER (JOHN W.). Interesting Events in the
History of United States. Portrait of Wasliington, map, and
other illustrations. 16mo, calf (broken). New Haven, 1832

* With Barber 's signature on a fly-leaf.

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190. BARBER (JOHN W.). European Historical Collec-
tions; comprising England, Scotland, with Holland, Belgium,
and part of France. Illustrations and map. 8vo, roan
(rubbed). New Haven, 1855

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion to B. J. Lossing.

191. BARBER (JOHN W.) and HOWE (HENRY).
Historical Collections of the State of New York. Map and
other illustrations. Svo, sheep (repaired, and map slightly
torn). N. Y. 1845

192. BARING (ALEXANDER). An Inquiry into the
Causes and Consequences of the Orders in Council; and Ex-
amination of the Conduct of Great Britain towards the
Neutral Commerce of America. 12mo, half calf. Lond. 1808

193. BARKER (JACOB). Incidents in the Life of Jacob
Barker, of New Orleans, Louisiana, with historical facts, etc.,
from 1800 to 1855. Svo, cloth. Wash. 1855

* Interesting letter, signed by Jaepb Barker, laid in.

194. BARLOW (JOEL). The Political Writings of Joel
Barlow. 12mo, old calf. N. Y. 1796

195. BARLOW (JOEL). The Hasty Pudding: A Poem,
in three Cantos. Written in Chamberry, in Savoy, Jan. 1793.
12mo, half calf (first leaf mounted).

Reprinted by N. Power, at Poughkeepsie, n. d.

196. BARLOW (R.— Wife of Joel Barlow). A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio, to Mrs. Madison, Orange County, dated Aug. 6, 1813.

197. BARNEY (JOSHUA— Commodore, distinguished in
the naval war of the Revolution). Signature to a certificate
of membership in the Republican Society of Baltimore.
Signed also by George Sears and Alex. McKim, with embossed
seal. 1795.

198. BARNEY (JOSHUA). A. L. S., with initials, 2 pp.
folio, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1817.

* Declining to send a picture for publication : " On a former
Occasion {1782) Mr. Peale the father, prevailed on me to sit for
him, which> picture has ever since ieen in his Museum. I was
then only ZS years old, of course the resemblance of what I am
now has quite disapearecl, and no wonder after 36 years expos-
ure and hardships. ' '

199. [BARNEY (JOSHUA).] Biographical Memoir of
Commodore Joshua Barney: from autographic notes and
journals in possession of his family, edited by Mary Barney.
Portrait. Svo, cloth. Portrait and title loose. Bost. 1832

* Three autograph letters signed by Neville B. Craig to B. J.
Lossing, laid in.

200. BARRINGTON (F. CLINTON). The Arrest: A Tale
of the Revolution. Svo, wrappers. Little Falls, N. Y., 1852

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201. BARTH (HENRY). Travels and Discoveries in
North and Central Africa. Maps and other illustrations.
3 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1857

202. BARTON (J. L.). Address on the Early Reminis-
cences of Western New York and the Lake Region of Country.
8vo, wrappers. Buffalo, 1848

203. BARTON (WILLIAM C). Compendium Florae
Philadelphieffi : Description of Indigenous and Naturalized
Plants within 10 miles of Philadelphia. 2 vols. 12mo, boards,
uncut. • Phila. 1818

204. BATES (MARY). Private Life of John C. Calhoun.
8vo, wrappers. Charleston, 1852

205. BAYARD (SAMUEL— American Jurist). Manu-
script Ordinance for better securing the Public Peace and the
Property of inhabitants, and of Bodies Corporate, \vithin the
Borough of Princeton [N. J.] In the handwriting of Bayard
and signed. Passed in Common Council, March 22, 1814.
3 pp. folio.

206. BAYLIES (FRANCIS). A Narrative of Major Gen-
eral Wool's Campaign in Mexico, in 1846, '7, '8. Portrait.
8vo, wrappers (front torn). Albany, 1851

* Autograph presentation copy from Gen. Wool.

207. BAYARD (WILLIAM), L. S. 1813: J. R. Living-
ston, A. L. S., 1789 ; G. Db Petster, A. D., 1775 ; J. Emott,
L. S., 1824 ; S; A. Foot, A. L. S., 1824 ; E. P. Livingston, 1823
Mrs. J. K. Paulding, A. L. S., n. d. ; J. Platt, A. L. S,, 1801
G. Livingston, D. S., 180O; Walker Todd, two A. L. S., 1821
J. L. Wendell, A. L. S., 1809 ; J. G. Cogswell, Two A. L. S„
1830-31; S. R. Betts, A. L. S., 1828. (14)

20'8. BEARDSLEY (LEVI). Reminiscences; Personal and
other incidents; early settlement of Otsego County; Notices
and Anecdotes of public men ; etc. 8vo, cloth. A few pages
somewhat foxed. N. Y. 1852

209 BEATTY (W. — Revohitionary Captain of the Mary-
land line). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Fish Kill, Nov. 19, 1778, to
his father, giving the latest news.

* Captain Beatty distinguished himself at the Battle of Cowpens
and is mentioned in Lossing's Field-book of the Eevolution.

210. BEAUMONT (F.) and FLETCHER (J.). Cupid's
Revenge. As it was often acted (with great applause) by the
Children of the Revells. The Second Edition. 4to, unbound.

Lond. : Thomas lones, 1630

211. BEAUMONT (P.) and FLETCHER (J.). The Knight
of the Burning Pestle. Full of Mirth and Delight. 4to, un-
bound. Lond. : Printed by N. 0. for I. S., 1635

* First issue of this edition.

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212. BEAUirONT (F.) and FLETCHER (J.). The
Woman Hater, or the Hungry Courtier. A Comedy. 4to,
unbound. Last 2 leaves worn in margins.

Lond. : LIumphrey Moseley, 1649

213. BEECHER (HARRIS H.). Record of the 114th
Regiment, N. Y. S. V. Where it Went, what it Saw, and what
it Did. Engraved portraits. 8vo, half calf.

Norwich, N. Y., 1866

* Author 's presentation copy. Laid in is L. S. from H. H.
Beecher, with envelope; and, also, an appreciative letter from
Mr. Lossing regarding the volume, wherein he says, ' ' To the
student of the history of the late War, in detail, it is invaluable;
aiul to the general reader, it possesses all the attractions of a
romance."

214. BEEKMAN (HENRY— of Rynbeck, Dutchess Co.,
N. Y.). D. S. Large folio. May, 1739.

* Lease of a farm, with assignment to Henry Livingston, a
printed form, filled in, \vith signatures of Henry Beekman,
George Elsworth, Alexander Slocum, Philipp Veller, .John Gonck-
lin and Andries Snorr. An early example of New York printing.

215. BEEK:MAN (:\L\.J0R). Military order in German,
signed "Beekman, Ma.jor. " Dated 15 July, 1690.

216. BEEKMAN (MARGARET). A. L. S. to Gilbert
Livingston, telling of the death of her mother, and dealing
with business regarding the Gerard W. Beekman estate. 1 p.
4to, dated N. York 19 Augt 1791.

217. BELL AND EVERETT SONG BOOK. The Bell and
Everett Songster, for the Campaign. 16mo, wrappers.

Phila. [1860]

218. BELLINGER (PETER— "Col. 7th. Battalion").
L. S. 1 p. folio, Johnstown, June 7, 1776. To Gen. Philip
Schuyler.

* The writer asks for powder and supplies for the troops, of
which they are entirely deficient. He states that an express
from the German Platts has just arrived warning them of an
expected Indian raid, and that the settlers at ITort Stanwix
threaten to abandon that place if not supported.

219. BENEDICT (LEWIS). Memorial of Brevet Briga-
dier General Lewis Benedict, colonel of 162d Regiment N. Y.
V. I., who fell in Battle at Pleasant Hill, La., April 9, 1864.
Portrait. Royal 8vo, cloth. Albany, 1866

* Presentation copy from H. M. Benedict to B. J. Lossing.

220. BENNETT (L. G.) and HAIGH (W. M.). History
of the Thirty-Sixth Regiment Illinois Volunteers, during the
War of the Rebellion. Portraits. 8vo, cloth.

Aurora, 111., 1876

* A. L. S. by L. G. Bennett, addressed to Mr. Lossing, laid in.

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221. BEXSON FAMILY (The), of Newport, Rhode Island,
Together with an Appendix concerning the Benson Families
in America of English Descent. By [William P. Garrison,
Editor "The Nation"]. 8vo, wrappers.

N. Y. : Privately Printed, 1872

222. BENSON (EGBERT— New York Jiidge, author of
the "Vindication of the Captors of ilajor Andre"). Legal
document, in the third person, entirely in his handwriting.
1 p. folio, n. d.

223. BENSON (EGBERT). A. D. S., April, 1773. Official
notice of a trial.

221. BENSON FAMILY (The), of Newport, Rhode Island,
keepsie, June 5, 1777.

* A letter in endorsement of the nomination of Gen. Schuyler
as Governor of New York and of George Clinton as Lieut.
Governor. With a copy (by Benson) of a letter to the same
effect signed by John Jay and others.

225. BENSON (EGBERT). A subpoena, written and
signed by Benson and McKesson. Nov. 14 (1790). Vellum
with stamp.

226. BENSON (EGBERT). A. D. S., 1 p. 4to, Nov. 13,
1801, witnessed by Catherine Benson and James Hughes.

227. BENSON (ROBT.— Col., Aide to Gen. George Clin-
ton). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Poughkeepsie, Jan. 23, 1779, to Gen.
Schuyler at Albany, with leaf of address on which is written
a pass signed by Benson.

* The iearer Henry Finn a Deserter from the Army — the
Governor irould have employed him Cbut) the Miss Sehuylers
heivg present 4" hearing that he is a Taylor supposed that he
mifiiit le useful in your family, etc."

With Lossing's endorsement as to Benson.

228. BENSON (ROBERT). Signature to a printed Proc-
lamation by Clinton, printed, 1 p. 16mo, convening the Senate
and Assembly at Poughkeepsie, Oct. 1, 1781. Proclamation
dated Sept. 6, 1781.

* Interesting small printed leaflet.

229. BENTON (NATHANIEL S.). A History of Herki-
mer County, including the upper Mohawk Valley, from the
earliest period to the present time. Maps. First Edition.
8vo, cloth. Albany, 1856

* Presentation copy from the author.

230. BENTON (THOMAS HART). Thirty Years View;
or, a History of the Working of the American Qtovernment
for 30 Years, from 1820 to 1850. Portrait. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth.

^ ' N. Y. 1859

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231. BERKSHIRE, MASS. A History of the County of
Berkshire, Massachusetts ; in two parts. By Gentlemen in the
County, Clergymen and Laymen. Maps, portraits, &c. 12mo,
old sheep. Pittsfield, 1829

* FiEST Edition. Scarce.

232. BERRIAN (WILLIAM). An Historical Sketch of
Trinity Church, New York. Illustrations. 8vo, original cloth,
gilt. N. Y. 1847

233. BIBB (GEORGE M.— Virginia Lawyer and Chief-
Justice). A. L. S., 1 p. Washington, Feb. 28, 1813. To Isaac
Shelby, Governor of Kentucky.

* " I enclose Gen. Winchester 's report of the action at Baisin.
Private letters give the most distressing accounts of the massacre
of the prisoners." Accompanied by a newspaper clipping, eon-
temporary giving Gen. Winchester's report.

234. BIBB (GEORGE M.). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Frank-
fort, Jany. 8, 1825, to Gov. Desha of Kentucky, refusing the
Chief Justiceship of the State, because of the small salary and
his own heavy load of debts.

235. BIBLE. The Holy Bible in the Ori'ya' Language.
Genesis to Joshua. A New Translation, with the Former
Versions in Benga 'li ' and Ori 'ya ' compared and revised. 8vo,
cloth. Cuttack, 1842

236. BIBLIOGRAPHY. A Brief Catalogue of Books il-
lustrated with Engravings by Dr. Alexander Anderson. With
a Biographical Sketch of the Artist by Benson J. Lossing.

Frontispiece. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1885

* Inserted is an A. L. S. of Charles P. Moreau, the compiler.

237. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Library Magazine; Literature;
and others. Over 200i pieces, 8vo and 12mo, -wrappers.

V. p. — V. d.

238. [BICKHAM (W. D.).] Rosecrans' Campaign Avith
the Fourteenth Army Corps, or the Army of the Cumberland
[and] the Battle of Stone River. Plan. 12mo, cloth. Scarce.

Cinn. 1863

239. BIDDLB (NICOLAS— American Financier). L. S.
2 pp. 4to, as President Bank of the United States, Dec. 29,
1823, to John Cumming, Pres. OfP. Dis. Dept., Savannah, Ga.
Also, A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Isaac Lawrence, Prest., Off. Dis.
and Dept., N. Y., dated N. Y., Dec. 22, 1835, in which he ad-
vises that a large sum of money be advanced for the relief of
those who suffered by the great conflagration in the city, about
a week previous to the date of his letter.

240. BIERCE (L. V.). Historical Reminiscences of Sum-
mit County. 16mo, original wrappers. Some pages slightly
discolored. Akron, 0., 1854

* Presentation copy from the author with autograph inscrip-
tion on title.

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241. BILL (LEDYABD). Pen-Pictures of the War.
Lyrics, Incidents, and Sketches of the Rebellion, including a
Full Account of many of the Great Battles, &c. Engraved
frontispiece. 8vo, stamped cloth.

N. Y. : Sold only by Subscription, 1865

* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

242. BILLINGS (ANDRBW^of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,
Revolutionary officer). A. R. S., an A. D. S., bill to James
Cooper, and Lease signed, 1793, signed also by D. Brooks,
judge. Elijah Morgan, Harry Book and Gilbert Livingston.
Accompanying is a printed leaflet by Andrew Billings dated
Poughkeepsie, headed "Directions for the Right Management
of a Watch." (4)

* The printed leaflet is curious and interesting and was no
doubt printed at Poughkeepsie about 1780 or 1790.

243. BILLINGS (ANDREW). A. L. S. and A. D. S., both
in relation to notes given by Henry H. Livingston. 2 pieces,
each 1 p. 4to. Dated Feb. 26, 1805, and Nov. 10, 1806.

244. BINNEY (HORACE). The Writ of Habeas Corpus,
1862; A Reply to Binney's Pamphlet on the Habeas Corpus,
1862 ; The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus under the
Constitution, 1862; and others on the same subject. 9 pieces
8vo, wrappers.

* All presentation copies from John Campbell to B. J. Lossing.

245. BIOGRAPHICAL AND MEMORIAL PAMPHLETS.
Dean's Sketch of the Life of Michael Wigglesworth, 1863;
Todd's Discourse on the Death of Washington Irving; Pro-
ceedings of the New York Historical Society on the Death of
William H. Prescott; and others. Together, 38 pieces, 8vo,
etc., wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

246. BIOGRAPHY. The Unique; or Biography of Many
Distinguished Characters ; with Fine Portraits. 24mo, sheep.

Post. : J. P. Peaslee, 1829

* Among the portraits, all colored, are those of Sir Walter
Scott, Eev. Edward Irving, Duke of WeDington, Napoleon, and
others.

247. BIRD (WILLIAM— of Virginia). D. S., 1 p. oblong
8vo, undated. Apologizing to the officers of the colony of
Virginia for the offence given in a speech of his.

248. BLACK HAWK. Life of Ma-Ka-Tai-Me-She-Kia-
Kiak, or Black Hawk. Embracing the traditions of his Na-
tion, Indian Wars in which he was engaged, etc. Dictated by
Himself. First Edition. 12mo, boards, uncut. Bost., 1834

249. Another copy, half cloth. Bost. 1834

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250. BLACK HAWK. Life of aia-Ka-Tai-aie-She-Kia-
Kiak, or Black tiawk. Dictated by Himself. Portrait.
12mo, boards. Bost. 1845

251. BLAKE (WILLIAM). Leonora. A Tale. Trans-
lated and altered from the German of Gottfried A. Biirger by
J. T. Stanley. Plates and vignettes. Ito, boards, leather
back. Lond. 1796

* Frontispiece and 2 plates by Blake. Bound with the above
is "The Sea-Sick Minstrel; a Poem."

252. BLAND (TIIEODORIC— Revolutionary Colonel, dis-
tinguished at Brandywine, and charged with the conveyance
of Burgoyne 's troops as prisoners) . A. L., 2 pp. 4to, Char-
lotteville,' April 20, 1779.

* General Orders concerning the march of Burgoyne's troops
through Virginia as prisoners. Entirely in Col. Bland 's writing.

253. BLAXD (THEODORIC). Autograph signature to
muster roll of troops at Albemarle Barracks, Va., Sept. 1779.

251. BLAXD (TLIBODORIC). Autograph draft signed
of a letter to Maj. Genl. Philips. 3 pp. 4to. Charlotteville,
April 22, 1779 (damaged). Also a poetical letter addressed
to Col. Theodoric Bland. 2 pieces.

* Military matters, based on statements made by " o British
officer now prisoner with us at Halifax, in North Carolina," etc.

255. BLAND (THEODORIC). General Orders, in the
handwriting of Col. Bland, Charlotteville, May 2, 1779.

256. BLAND (THEODORIC). General Orders (original
draft) in the handwriting of Col. Bland giving directions for
a field-day before him. Charlotteville, Sept. 1779.

257. BLAND (THEODORIC). General Orders in the
handwriting of Col. Bland, Charlotteville, Oct. 2, 1779, on the
regulating the Sutlers serving Burgoyne's troops.

258. BLBECKER (ANN ELIZA). The Posthumous
Works of A. E. Bleecker in Prose and Verse. To which is
added a C!ollection of Essays, Prose and Poetical, by Margaret
V. Paugeres. Engraved portrait bij Tiebout. i2mo, half
calf. N. Y. 1793

* Scarce. Contains the List of Subscribers, History of Maria
Kittle, Letters, Boetics, &c.

259. [BLOODGOOD (S. DB WITT).] The Sexagenary;

or. Reminiscences of the American Revolution. Portraits of

Burgoyne, Heliuyler, and Lady Harriet AM and. 8vo, cloth.

Albany : Munsell, 1866

Eelates to events which occurred in the vicinity of Albany

and in the Mohawk A'alley. '

260. BLOOMPIBLD (JOSEPH— American General, Gov-
ernor of New Jersey, 1801-12) . L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Major J. D.
Bell, acknowledging the receipt of General Order for the ex-
change of prisoners. Phila., July 29, 1814.

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261. BLOUNT (WILLIAM— Governor of Tennessee, 1809-
1815). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Philadelphia, June 1, 1797. To
Genl. Sevier, then Governor of Tennessee.

* Communicating the latest news; that the money to pay the
militin of Beyier 's Brigade is being forwarded, that C. C.
Pinckney, John Marshall and Francis Dana have been appointed
Envoys to Prance but think they will not be acceptable to the
French Government, the general opinion being that the United
States Government does not vrish peace.

262. BLOUNT (WILLIAM). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Nashville,
Oct. 19, 1814. To Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky.

* Requesting the number of militia reqviired to be called out,
to assist the "hrave KentucTcians an-d the Hero JucJvsoii."

263. [BLOUNT (WILLIAM).] Eeport of the Committee
of the House of Representatives of the United States, ap-
pointed to prepare and report articles of impeachment against
William Blount, a Senator of the United States, impeached of
high crimes and misdemeanor. 8vo, half calf, uncut.

Printed by John Fenno [N. T. 1797 J

264. BLUE LAWS. [Hinman (Royal R.).] The Blue
Laws of Connecticut; Quaker Laws of Plymouth and Massa-
chusetts ; Blue Laws of New York, Maryland, Virginia, etc.
12mo, cloth. Hartfoi'd, 1838

265. BOCCACCIO (GIOVANNI). The Novels and Tales
of the RenowTied John Boccaccio, the first refiner of Italian
Prose. Portrait. Folio, half morocco.

Lond. : Awnsham Churchill, 1684

266. BODLET (MAJOR THOMAS). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to.
To General Green Clay on army matters. May 1st, 1813.

267. BOGART (W. H.). Daniel Boone, and the Hunters
of Kentucky. Illustrations. 12mo, cloth.

Auburn and Buffalo, 1854

268. BOHLER (PETER— Moravian Bishop). A. L.
signed "P. B." 1 p. 4to, Aug. 1761. To the Rev. Jacob

Rogers, Philadelphia.

* " Here happens noihing particular except that many
Strangers visit us on Account of the Treaty at Easton, cf- tliat
our Brother Zeisierger contrary to his own Inclination was
forced to submit to the Govcrnour's Bequest to act the Part of
Indian Interpreter at the Treaty. ' '

Peter Bohler, who alw- ays signed either " P. B. " or " Petrus, ' '
was one of the earliest active bishops in Georgia and S. Carolina.
Before coming to America he was for some time in London, and
the conversion of John Wesley is attributed to him.

269. BOIES (LURA ANNA). Rural Rhymes. Introduc-
tion by Joseph E. King. Portrait (foxed). 8vo, cloth.

Saratoga Springs, N. T., 1859
* Presentation Copy from J. E. King, with inscription on
fly-leaf.

270. BOKER (GEORGE H.). The Second Louisiana.
May 27th, 1863. Broadside Poem. Scarce. n. p., 1863

271. Another copy of the same.

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272. BOKER (GEORGE li.)- Washington and Jackson
on Negro Soldiers. Gen. Banks on the Bravery of Negro
troops. Poem, the Second Louisiana by G. H. Boker. 8vo,
wrappers. 2 copies. Phila. [1863]

273. BOKER (GEORGE H.). Hymn for the Union
League. July 4, 1865. Four 4-line verses on 1 page 12mo.
With printed signature of Boker appended.

274. BOKER (GEORGE H.). Our Heroic Themes. A
Poem read before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard
University, July 20', 1865. 16mo, original wrappers.

Bost. 1865

* Original Edition. Author 's Presentation Copy, with in-
scription on front cover.

275. BOLTON (ROBERT). A History of the County of
Westchester from its First Settlement to the present Time.
Maps, portraits, and other illustrations. First Edition.
2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. T. 1848

276. Same. Vol. II only.

277. BONNET (S. W.). A Vocabulary with Colloquial
Phrases of the Canton Dialect. Svo, half cloth.

Canton, 1854

* Presentation copy, "nith autograph inscription by the com-
piler.

278. BOOKBINDING. The Art of Bookbinding, its Rise
and Progress, including a descriptive Account of the New
York Bookbindery. Illustrated. Svo, cloth, gilt edges.

N. Y. 1850

279. [BOONE (W. T.).] Beauties and Annals of Hyde
Park. 4to, wrappers. [n. p. 1869]

* A. L. S. from the Author to B. J. Lossing, laid in ; also a
note signed by the latter stating the authorship of the pamphlet.

280. BOOTH (MARY L.). History of the City of New
York. Illustrated. Royal Svo, cloth. N. Y. 1880

281. [BOOTH (WILLIAM).] Manuscript document rela-
tive to the case of William Booth, a deserter from the Ameri-
can army, who afterwards, had all proceedings against him
dropped on account of his instrumentality in the capture of
Fort St. George. 2 pp. folio. 1783

* Mentions Major Talmage and General Washington.

282. BORDER WARFARE. Mayer (Brantz). Tah-Gah-
Jute or Logan and Captain Michael Cresap. A Discourse
delivered in Baltimore, before the Maryland Historical So-
ciety. Svo, wrappers (note in ink in the text).

Baltimore, 1851
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283. BOSTON. Drake (Samuel 6.). The History and
Antiquities of Boston, from its Settlement in 1630, to 1770.
Also, Introductory History of the Discovery and Settlement
of New England. Numerous maps, plans and illustrations.
Royal 8vo, half morocco. Bost. 1856

284. BOSTON GAZETTE. Commercial and Political.
4 pp., folio. Monday, June 1st, 1801.

* Gives the wholesale prices then current.

285. BOSTON MASSACRE. A Short Narrative of the
Horrid Massacre in Boston, perpetrated in the Evening of the
Fifth Day of March 1770, by Soldiers of the XXIXth Regi-
ment, which with the XlVth Regiment, were then Quartered
there, with some Observations on the State of Things prior
to that Catastrophe. Plate (outer and bottom margins cut
into). 12mo, half morocco. Printed by order of the Town
of Boston; London: Reprinted for E. and C. Dilly, and J.
Almon, 1770.

286. BOSTON MASSACRE. The Trial of the British
Soldiers of the 29th Regiment of Foot, for the Murder of
Crispus Attucks, Sam^^el Gray, Samuel Maverick, James Cald-
well, and Patrick Carr, on Monday Evening, March 5, 1770.
12mo, old calf rebacked. Bost. 1824

287. BOSTON MASSACRE. Kidder (Frederic). His-
tory of the Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770. Frontispiece and
plan. 8vo, cloth. Albany: Munsell, 1870

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from the author.

288. BOSTON PORT BILL. Anno Regni Georgii III.
Regis Magnffi Britannia, Francise, & Hibernise, Decimo Quarto.
An Act to discontinue, in such Manner, and for such Time as
are therein mentioned, the landing and discharging, lading
or shipping of Goods, Wares, and Merchandise, at the Town,
and within the Harbour, of Boston, in the Province of Massa-
chuset's Bay, in North America. Small folio, sewed, uncut,
with the last blank leaf.

Lond. : Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan,
Printers to the King's most Excellent Majesty, 1774.

* Extremely rabb. A very fine copy of one of the most
important documents relating to the American Bevolution, This
Act closing the port of Boston and making Salem the seat of
government and Marblehead the chief port of entry, was ap-
proved March 31, 1774, and went into effect on the 1st of June.
It was England's answer to the Boston Tea Party, and was the
means of bringing together the thirteen colonies for united
action against England. Probably the first copy to be offered
at auction. The Church copy lacks the last blank leaf, and is
much shorter.

289. BOSWELL (WILLIAM E.— General), A. L. S., 1 p.
folio, March 9, 1813, to Green Clay; Swift (Joseph— Gen.),
A. L. S., July 11, 1814; Winder (William H.), A. L. S., Feb.
9, 1815. Together, 3 pieces, folio and 4to.

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290. BOUCHETTE (JOSEPH). Description Topograph-
ique de la Province du Bas Canada, avec des remarques sur le
haut Canada, et sur les relations des deux provinces avec les
Etats Unis de TAmerique. Portrait, views and plans. 8vo,
half calf. One plan cut into two parts by the binder.

Londres, 1815

291. BOUCHETTE (JOSEPH). Topographical Dictionary
of the Province of Lower Canada. Portrait (foxed). 4to,
boards (joints broken). Lond. 1831

292. BOUCHETTE (JOSEPH). The British Dominions
in North America; or, a Topographical and Statistical De-
scription of the Provinces of Lower and Upper Canada, &c.
Maps and illustrations. 2 vols. 4to, half calf. Lond. 1832

293. BOUNDARY REPORT. The Right of the U. S. of
America to the North-Eastern Boundary claimed by them.
Principally Extracted from the Statements laid before the
King of the Netherlands, and Revised by Albert Gallatin.
8 maps. 8vo, boards, cloth back. N. Y. : Samuel Adams, 1840

294. BOUNDARY TREATIES. Succinct Account of the
Treaties and Negociations between Great Britain and the
United States of America. 12mo, half calf. n. p. — n. d.

* Eelates to the Boundary between the British Possessions of
Lower Canada and New Brunswick, in North America, and the
U. s. •

295. [BOURNE (WM. 0.).] The House that Jeff Built.
8vo, wrappers. N. Y. [1868]

* On the inside of the back cover is an A. N. S. by the author
stating the authorship of the pamphlet; also A. L. S. by him
laid in.

296. BOWDITCH (N. I.). Memoir of Nathaniel Bowditch.
Portrait (foxed). 4to, cloth. Bost. 1840

* Presentation copy from the author and A. L. S. by the same
to B. J. Lossing, inserted.

297. BOWDITCH (N.I.) . Suffolk Surnames. 8vo, cloth.

Bost. 1858

* Presentation copy from the Author and A. L. S. of George
Livermore.

298. BOWEN (JABEZ— Deputy Governor and Lieut. Gen.
of the State of Rhode Island). Flag of Truce for the ship
Ann going to St. Augustine with exchanged prisoners of war.
Marked copy. ■ Providence, Feb. 8, 1783

299. BOYD (JOHN PARKER— Soldier of Fortune in
India, returned to America in 1808 and took part in the War
of 1812, fought at Tippecanoe, etc.). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Brig.
Head Quarters, Brooklyn, Dec. 16, 1814. Acknowledging re-
ceipt of a General Order. Margins damp-stained.

300. BRACE (CHARLES LORING). The Dangerous
Classes of New York. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1880

* Presentation copy, with inscription and A. L. S. of the
author laid in.

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SECOND SESSION.
Monday Evening, May 20th, 8:15 o'clock

301. BRACKENBRIDGE (H. M.). History of the Late
War [1812] between the United States and Great Britain;
comprising a Minute Account of the Various Military and
Naval Operations. Woodcut illustrations. i2mo, sheep.

Phila. 1844

303. BRACKENRIDGE (H, M.). History of the Late
War between the United States and Great Britain; com-
prising a Minute Account of the Various Military and Naval
Operations. Woodcuts. 12mo, sheep. Phila. 1«46

303. BRADFORD (ALDEN). History of Massachusetts
from July, 1775, when General Washington took command
of the American Army at Cambridge, to the year 1789,
when Federal Government was established under the pres-
ent constitution. 8vo, half calf. Bost. 1825

304. BRADFORD CLUB. Papers concerning the attack
on Hatfield and Deerfield by a Party of Indians from
Canada. Sept. 19th, 1677. Map. 8vo, paper covers.

N. Y. : Bradford Club, 1859

* No. 1 of the Bj-adford Club series. Scarce. Only 100
copies printed.

305. BRADFORD CLUB Operations of the French
Fleet under the Count de Grasse in 1781-2, as described in
two contemporaneous journals. Portrait. Royal 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1861

* Only 150 copies printed. Presentation copy to B. J. Los-
sing by John B. Moreau.

306. BRADFORD CLUB PUBLICATIONS. Hough
(Franklin B.). The Northern Invasion of Oct., 1780. A
Series of Papers relating to the Expeditions from Canada
under Sir John Johnson and others against the Frontiers of
New York. Prepared from the Originals. 3fap a^idfront-^
ispiece. Square royal 8vo, wrappers, uncut. N. Y. 1866

* Presentation copy from the Bradford Club, with inscrip-
tion on verso of title. One of 70 copies printed.

307. BRADFORD CLUB PUBLICATIONS. Narratives
of the Career of Hernando De Soto in the Conquest of
Florida as told by a Knight of Elvas and in a relation by
Luys Hernandez de Biedma, Translated by Backingham
Smith. Proof portrait on India paper. Royal Svo, sewed
(loose), uncut. N. Y. 1866

* One of 135 copies printed. Presentation copy from the
Bradford Club to Mr. Lossing.

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308. BRADFORD CLUB PUBLICATIONS. The Army
CorresDoadeuce of Colonel .John Laurens in 1777-8. From
original Letters to his Father, Henry Laurens, President of
Congress. With a Memoir by William Gilmore Simms.
Portrait. Royal 8vo, wrappers, uncut. N. Y. 1867

* One of 80 copies. Presented to B. J. Lossing by the Club,
with inscription.

309. BRADFORD IMPRINT. Klagte Van Eenige Leeden
derNederduytse Hervormde Kerk, Woonende op Raretans,
&c., in de Provincie van Nieu- Jersey, in Noord- America.
Onder de Kroon van Groot-Brittanje. Over het Gedrag,
Aldaar en Elders, van Do. Theodorus Jacobus Frilinghui-
sen. Met syn Kerken-Raaden. Ten Antwoord Op hunne
Ban-Dreygende Daag-Brieven, &c. Aan AUe Liefhebbers
der Waarheyd, ter ondersoek, voorsgesteld. Hoe Die Ge-
grond zyn, of Niet. Met een Noodige Voor-Reeden, tot
opheldering van de Klagte. 4to, half calf.

Te Nieu- York, Gedrukt by William Bradford en J. Peter
Zenger, 1725.

* Extremely rare. Only two or three perfect copies known.
Laid in are several autograph letters from an owner of an im-
perfect copy of this work, two translations of the title, and
notes on the work by Thomas DeWitt, pastor of the Collegiate
Dutch Church.

"This complaint of some of the.members of the Low Dutch
Reformed Church, in regard to the conduct of Dominie Jaco-
bus Frilinghuysen, in conjunction with his consistories, is a
vindication of certain members of the Dutch churches on and
near the Raritan River, who had been expelled from the church
by sentence of Mr. Frilinghuysen. The members had accused
him of preaching false doctrine in insisting upon the necessity
of regeneration, and of unjustly excluding them from partak-
ing of the Holy Communion, in consequence of their alleged
unworthiness. He iirst admonished them of their conduct,
and then cited them to appear before the consistories, and on
their failure to do so, expelled them. The book was written
"by a lawyer of New York, the brother of Heiiricus Boel, of that
city, who took sides with the members of the church. The
preface is signed in the name of 65 members of the Dutch Re-
formed Church, whose names are all given by their representa-
tives."

(See Frontispiece.)

310. BRADSTREET (GEN. JOHN— General in the
French-Indian war). Bill for Articles furnished for the
funeral, 1774, with autograph receipt in Philip Schuy-
ler's autograph signed by F. Groome; Sexton's bill for
services in the church, receipt signed on the back in Philip
Schuyler's handwriting; Bill for wine supplied by the doc-
tor's orders during the last illness of Gen. Bradstreet, re-
ceipt signed by Issac Gouverneur but written out by Philip
Schuyler, etc. (-5)

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311. BRADSTREET (GEN. JOHN). Accounts referring
to the estaie of General Bradstreet. Albany, February 7,
1776. 1 page, folio.

* Signed by Abm. Ten Broeok, after having; "Received,
Albany Feb. 7, 1776 from Ph. Schuyler, the above balance of
eighty five pounds."

312. BREGK (SAMUEL). Manuscript Sketch of Conti-
nental Paper Money, abridged from "Historical Sketch "
by Breck. Neatly written on 21 pp. with 6 genuine examples
of Continental Currency. 12mo, roan. 1859.

* With an A. L, S. of presentation from John A. McAllister.

313. BRECK (SAMUEL). Memoir of the Late Samuel
Breck, Vice-President of the Historical Society of Pennsyl-
vania. Read before the Society by Joseph Ingersoll, Jan.
12, 1863. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1863

* Presentation copy from J. A. McAllister, with autograph
inscription on front cover. Laid in are (1) a page of manu-
script concerning the subject of the Memoir by Mr. Lossing;
(2) an A, L, S. from Samuel Breck, giving a very interesting
account of Washington as he appeared to him personally.

314. BRIDGING THE HUDSON at Poughkeepsie, Maps;
William Cullen Bryant Memorial Meeting at the " Cen-
tury," ^oWrai^; First Annual Report on the Improvement
of Central Park, view and plans, 1857; and others, all re-
lating to New York State and City. 48 pieces, various
sizes, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

315. BRINTON'S LIBRARY of Aboriginal American
Literature. No. 1. The Maya Chronicles. Edited by
Daniel G Brinton. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1882

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from the author. Scarce.

3 16. BRISTED (JOHN). The Resources of the United
States of America; or, a View of the Agricultural, Com-
mercial, Financial, Political, Literary, etc.. Capacity and
Character of the American People. 8vo, boards, uncut.

N. Y. 1818

317. BRITISH-SPANISH WAR. Observations on the
Conduct of Great Britain, with regard to the Negociations
and Other Transactions Abroad. 8vo, stitched. Lend. 1729

* Concerns the encroachments of Spain upon Great Britain's
possessions in the West Indies, &c. , and the preliminary "gen-
eral unpleasantness " previous to the actual war between the
two countries.

3L8. BROADSIDE. Printed document, 1 p. folio. A
private circular describing in detail the notes to be issued
of the Bank of the United States. With the autograph
signatures of Thomas Willing, the first President; and
John Kean, the Cashier. Addressed to Jedediah Hunting-
ton. Phila., Dec. 31, 1791.

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319. BROADSIDE. Rule as to the sailing of Vessels of
War of the Belligerent Nations from the United States.
Broadside, 1 p. folio, June 18, 1794.

320. BROADSIDE. " A brief Statement of Facts which
led and attended the Affray in the City on the 31st inst."
Printed broadside, 1 p. folio, signed John H. Wendell,
Albany, 27th April, 1807.

* The broadside relates to a quarrel between H. K. van Rens-
selaer, and Solomon van Rensselaer on the one side, and Judge
Tayler, a Mr. Jenkins, Cornelius Schermerhorn, Francis Blood-
good and Dr. Charles D. Cooper on the other. An account
is given of the assault in State street, and the document ends
with the statement that Solomon van Rensselaer lies danger-
ously ill of his wounds.

331. BROADSIDE. [Van Rensselaer (Stephen). J Tribute
of Respect to Stephen Van Rensselaer, from the Common
Council of Albany, for his services at Queenstown Heights,
and Notice of Arrangements for an Escort to him upon his
return. Small folio, Albany, Oct. 31, 1812.

322. BROCK (ISAAC). Life and Correspondence of
Major- General Sir Isaac Brock, interspersed with notices of
the celebrated Indian Chief, Tecumseh, etc. Edited by
F. Brock Tupper. 12mo, cloth. Lond. 1845

323. BROCK (R. A.). Documents, chiefly unpublished,
relating to the Huguenot Emigration to Virginia and to the
Settlement at Manakin-town, with Appendix of Genealogies,
presenting data of the Fontaine, Maury, Dupuy, Trabue,
Marye, Chastain, Cocke, and other families 8vo, cloth,
uncut. Richmond, 1886

324. BROCKETT (L. P.). The Silk Industry in America.
A History. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth (worn). N. Y. 1876

* Presentation copy from the Silk Association of America to
B. J. Lossing.

325. BRODHEAD (JOHN ROMEYN). History of the
State of New York. Maps. 3 vols, original cloth.

* First Edition of each volume. N. Y. 1853-71

326. BRODHEAD (L. W.). The Delaware Water Gap:
its Scenery, its Legends and Early History. Colored front-
ispiece. 12mo, cloth. Pnila. 1870

* Author's presentation copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in (in envelope) are 3 A. L. S. from the author
regardmg the volume.

327. BROMWELL (WILLIAM J.). History of Immigra-
tion to the United States, exhibiting the nnmber, sex, age,
occupation, etc., of passengers arriving from Sept. 30,'l8?9,'
to Dec. 31, 1855. 8vo, cloth. (Editor's stamp on title.)

N. Y. 1856
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328 BRONSON (REV. WILLIAM W.). The Inscrip-
tions in St. Peter's Church Yard, Philadelphia. 12ino,
cloth, gilt top, uncut. Camden, 1879

*■ Presentation copy from John Wm. Wallace to Mr. Leasing.

329. BROOKS (JOHN— Gov. of Massachusetts, and Col-
onel in the American Revolution). D. S., 1 p. 4to, headed
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Boston, Feb. 11, 1822,
enclosing Legislative Resolutions to the Governor of Ohio.

330. BROOM (JACOB— Delegate from Delaware to the
Convention to adopt a Federal Constitution, 1787). Leaf
from a ledger of sums due to Broom and Myers, with en-
dorsement on the back. A note by Mr. Lossing states that
the writing is that of Jacob Broom.

331. BROTHER JONATHAN. A Weekly Compend of
Belles Lettres and the Fine Arts, Standard Literature
and General Intelligence. Vol. I, January 1 to April 23.
Illustrated. 4to, half calf. With the 2 extra nos. and orig-
inal covers of each no. bound at end. N. Y. 1842

332. BROUGHAM (HENRY, LORD). The Life and
Times of Henry, Lord Brougham. Written by himself.
3 vols. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1871-72

333. BROWN (COL. JOHN— Revolutionary Soldier, ac-
companied Ethan Allen to Canada, captured FortChambly,
present at the attack on Quebec, etc.). Autograph Receipt
Signed for money received on account of his secret mission
to^Canada, Oct. 1777.

334. BROWN (JOHN). Redpath (James). The Public
Life of Capt. John Brown, with an Autobiography of his
Childhood and Youth. Portrait and illustrations 12mo,
cloth (joints somewhat weak). Bost. 18G0

* Laid in are several newspaper clippings, a Report of the
Board of Directors of the Virginia Military Institute. &c.

335. BROWN (SAMUEL R.). Views on Lake Erie,
comprising A Minute and Interesting Account of the Con-
flict on Lake Erie (Commodore Perry), Military Anecdotes,
etc. 12mo, half calf (name on title). Troy, 1814

336. BROWNLOW (W. G.). Sketches of the Rise, Prog-
ress and Decline of Secession; with a Narrative of Personal
Adventures among the Rebels. Portrait and illustrations.
12mo, cloth. Phila. 1862

* On fly-leaf of writing-paper, inserted, is the following:
■•Presented to Benson J. Leasing, with the kind regards of W.
G. Brownlow, May 13, 1862."

337. BRUNING(H). Evangeliums Waerheyt ofte Verde-
diging van de rechtmatige— zin der Evangelische texten.
Engraved title. 4to, old vellum. Amsterdam, 1648

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338. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Scenery of
the Catskill Mountains, as described by Irving, Cooper,
Bryant, Clark, Willis, etc. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y., n. d.

339. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Fair: a
Newspaper published in the Interest of the Cong:regational
Church, Poughkeepsie, Nov 20, 1877. Vol. I, No. 1, con-
tains an original poem by Bryant entitled, " The Star of
Bethlehem." Also, contributions from E. E. Hale, Benson
J. Lossing, and others. Polio. All issued.

340. BUCFIANAN (ISAAC). The Relations of the In-
dustry of Canada with the Mother Countrj' and the United
States, etc. Edited by H. J. Morgan. Portrait. 8vo, cloth.

Montreal, 1864

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. from the editor to B. J.
Lossing.

341. BUCK (W. J.). History of Montgomery County
within the Schuylkill Valley. 8vo, half calf (cracked).

Morristown, 1859

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion to Benson J. Lossing.

342. BUCKINGHAM (W. A.). Memorial Addresses on
the Life and Character of Win. A. Buckingham (a Senator
of Connecticut), delivered in the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives. Portrait. Royal 8vo, cloth. Wash. 1875

* Presentation copy to B. J. Lossing, with autograph letters
inserted by W. A. Aiken, son-in-law of W. A. Buckingham,
and Stephen Buckingham.

343. BUCKINGHAM FAMILY (The); or. The Descend-
ants of Thomas Buckingham, one of the First Settlers of
Milford, Conn. Compiled by Rev. F. W. Chapman. Por-
■traits. 8vo, cloth. Hartford, 1872

* Presentation copy from S. M. Buckingham, with a itograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

344. BLFNKER HILL MONUMENT. A Panoramic View
from Bunker Hill Monument. Engraved by James Smillie,
from a drawing by R. P Mallory. (With Text ) Square
8vo, boards, cloth back. Bost. 1848

345. BUNYAN (JOHN). The Holy "War, made by Shad-
dai upon Diabolus, for the regaining of the Metropolis of
the World; or. The Losing and Taking again of the town
of Mansoul. 12mo, old sheep. Very scarce.

N. Y. : James Carey, 1794

346. BURGER (G. A. ). The Wild Huntsman, translated
by C. J. Lukens 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1870

* One of 30 comphmentary copies in advance of publication
Presentation copy from the translator to B. J. Lossing.

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347. BURGOYNE'S CAMPAIGN. Neilsou (Charles).
An Original, Compiled and Corrected Account of Bur-
goyne's Campaign, and the Memorable Battles of Bemis'
Heights, Sept. 19 and Oct. 7, 1777. Folding map. 12mo,
original cloth. Albany: Munsell, 1844

348. BURKE (.ED ANUS). Signature cut from an official
document, with seal attached.

349. BURKE (JOHN— West Indian Planter). A.L.S. to
Mr. Morgan, of Philadelphia (Surgeon-General John Mor-
gan), dealing with the establishment of peace between Great
Britain and America. 3 pp. folio. Dated ' Antigua August
12th 1783.'

350. BURKE (WILLIAM). The Virginia Mineral Springs,
with Remarks on their Use, the Diseases to which they are
Applicable, etc. Map. I'-imo, cloth. Richmond, Va., 1853

351. BURLINGTON, N. J. "The Settlement of Bur-
lington." An Oration delivered in that City, December 6,
1877, by Henry Armitt Brown, in Commemoration of the
Two Hundredth Anniversarj^ of its Settlement. 8vo, orig-
inal wrappers, uncut. Burlington, 1878

* Inserted is an A. L. S- from the Orator; and, laid in are
3 A. L. S. from John R. Baker; 1 A. L. S, from J. A. McAllis-
ter; 3 A. L. S. from J. M. Hoppin; and a newspaper clipping.

352. BURNABY (REV. ANDREW). Travels through
the Middle Settlements in North America. In the years
1759 and 1760. With observations upon the state of the
Colonies. 12mo, old calf. Dublin, 1775

353. BURNET (ROBERT R.— Major in the Revolution-
ary Army, commanded a redoubt at West Point at the time
of Arnold's treason, and said to be the last who shook
hands with Washington at the Farewell Banquet at
Fraunce's Tavern). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Albany, Feb. 15,
1804. Communicating the latest political news.

354. BURR (AARON). The History of the Administra-
tion of John Adams by John Wood, N. Y. 180-i; Correct
Statement of the various Sources of the above and the
motives for its suppression by Col. Burr, N. Y. 1802. Two
works in one vol. 8vo, half calf. N. Y. 1802

355. BURR (AARON). Reports of the Trials of Colonel
Aaron Burr (late Vice-President of the United States), for
Treason and for a misdemeanor, etc., to which is added the
arguments and evidence. Taken in shorthand by David
Robertson. 2 vols. 8vo, half calf. Phila. 1808

356. [BURR (AARON).] Davis (Matthew L.— Editor).
The Private Journal of Burr, during his residence of Four
Years in Europe, with Selections from his Correspondence.
Portrait. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1858

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357. BURR (AARON). Legal document entirely in his
handwriting and signed, relating to the testamentary dis-
position of the will of Peter Jay. 3 pp. folio. 1783.

358. BURR'S EXPEDITION. L S. of Carlos de Grand-
Pre, Spanish Governor of Louisiana to Governor Williams
of Mississippi. In Spanish. 2 pp. folio, Baton Rouge,
April 12, 1806.

* The Spanish Governor thanks Gov. Williams for the infor-
mation that adventurers are gathering in his territory with
hostile intentions, and for the evidence that both Governments
are anxious peace should not be broken; he also sends him a
copy of a proclamation issued by the Spanish government.

One of the earliest documents relating to Burr's proposed ex-
pedition to conquer Spanish territory. The scheme bad been
conceived by Burr and Wilkinson some time in the preceding
year, but early in 1806 the latter became alarmed, withdrew
from the proceedings and, it is believed, betrayed his associates
to save himself.

359 BURR'S EXPEDITION. L. S. of H. Dearborn,
Secretary of War, to Governor Tiffiu of Ohio. 2 pp. 4to,
Feb. 27, 1807.

* " Cot. Burr having been so completely disappointed and
counteracted, as to he reduced to the necessity of surrendering
. . ivith his little party of ninety or one hundred adherents,
it will no longer he necessary to keep any militia in service."
He therefore directs the boats to be laid up, first taking out a
plank that they may be unserviceable to others, and requests
a roll of the militia.

360. BUSHNELL (CHARLES I.). A Narrative of the
Life and Adventures of Levi Hanford. Portrait. 8vo,
wrappers. N. Y. 186y

* Presentation copy. Laid in are an A. L. S. and a portrait
of the author.

361. [BUTLER (GEN. B. P.).] Oflacial Documents re-
lating to a " Chaplain's Campaign (not) with General
Butler," BUT in New York. 8vo, wrappers.

Lowell (Mass.), 1865
*Gen. Butler's reply to Chaplain Henry N. Hudson's, "A
Chaplain's Campaign with Gen. Butler," in which the general
is severely criticized.

362. BUTLER (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN— Att'y.-Gen'l.
United States under President Jackson). Three A. L. S.,
4to, to Smith Thompson. Dated Albany, March 23, and
April 5, 1823, and Jan'y. 2, 1824. On legal matters.

363. BUTLER (J. D.). Butleriana, Genealogica et Bio-
graphica; or Genealogical notes concerning Mary Butler
and her descendants, as well as the Bates, Harris, Sigourney
and other families, with which they have intermarried.
Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. Albany, 1888

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing.

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364. BUTLER (MANN). A History of the Commou-
wealth of Kentucky. Illustrations. First Edition, l-imo,
calf (broken). Louisville, 1834

365. BUTLER (PERCIVAL— Served in the Revolution,
at Saratoga, Yorktown, etc., and Adjutant-General in the
War of 1813). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio. Frankfort, Jan. 8,
1811. To Gen. Green Clay.

* General Butler complains that the returns of the Brigades
are incomplete and incomprehensible, and sends them back for
correction.

366. BUTLER (ZEBULON— Colonel in the Revolu-
tionarj^ army, commanded the garrison at Wyoming at the
time of the massacre). Autograph signature and postscript
to a certificate relating to disputed lands at Toramaga
(probably in Wyoming Valley). Jan. 5, 1774.

367. BUTLER (ZEBULON). A. L. S., 1 p. folio. No
place or date [1775]. To Andrew Adams. (Slightly dam-
aged by the seal.)

* He writes to Mr. xVdams that he will do justice in the
matter of a dispute as to the licensing of some tavern-keepers
in Kingstown.

368. BUTLER (ZEBULON). A. N. S. Westmoreland,
22 March, 1775. To Andrew Adams. Against the licensiug
of a tavern-keeper.

369. BUTLER (ZEBULON). Certificate in his hand-
writing and signed, concerning the rights of Thos. McCluer
and Wm. Stewart, holders of land from the Susquehannah
Company. Westmoreland, 23 March, 1775.

370. BUTLER (ZEBULON). A. D. S., 2 pp. folio. Sept.

19, 1775).

* Deposition in the case of a disputed holding from the
Susquehannah Company.

371. BLTTTERFIELD (C. W.). An Historical Account of
the Expedition against Sandusky under Col. William Craw-
ford in 1782. With Biographical Sketches, etc. Engraved
portrait of Gen'l. Irvine. 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Cinn. 1873

372. BYRD (WILLIAM— of Virginia) Draft of a letter,
1 p. folio, Oct 6, 1736, to the Government Surveyors, criti-
cizing their slackness. The names W. Byrd, C. Carter,
W. Beverley and W. Fairfax, are signed, all in one hand-
writing.

373. (CABINET. The Cabinet of Literature, Instruction,
^ and Amusement. Woodcuts. Vol. I No. 1 to

Vol I No. 24 (all published). 8vo, half sheep (one page
mutilated). N. Y. 1828-29

374. C^SAR. History of Julius Caesar. [By Napoleon
III.l Maps and plans. 2 vols, royal 8vo, uncut.

-' N. Y. : Harpers, 1865

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375. CAIRNES (J. E.). The Slave Power: its Character,
Career, and Probable Designs. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1862

* Clippings aud comments laid in.

376. CALENDARS OP LAND PAPERS; Covode In-
vestigation, 1860; and others. Together, 25 vols., various
sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

377. CALHOUN (J. C). Letter from the Secretary of
War transmitting a listof the officers who held brevet rank
in the U. S. Army at the close of the late War. 8vo, sheets,
uncut. Wash. 1817

378. CALHOUN (J. C). Letter from the Secretary of
the Navj- transmitting sundry statements in relation to the
Navy Pension i'und. 8vo, sewed. Wash. 1818

379. CALHOUN (J. C). A.L.S to Judge Thompson, 9
pp. 4to. Washington, Nov. 10, J 824.

* A long and fine letter, mainly on political matters.

380. CALHOUN (J. C ). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. A political let-
ter. To Hon. S Van Rensselaer. Washington, Feb'y-! 1839.

381. CALHOUN (J. C). L.S.,lp. 4to. To Silas M. Stil-
well, U. S. Marshal. Dated Dept. of State, July 9th, 1844.

*"J enclose you the President's further respite of David
Babe, alias William Broiim," etc.

382. CALIFORNIA. Cronise (Titus Fey). The Natural
Wealth of California: comprising Early History ; Detailed
Description of Each County, etc. Illusirations. Royal
8vo, cloth. San Fran. 1868

* Laid in is an 8vo pamphlet issued by The California Labor
Exchange, entitled " Facts about California" (1869).

383. CALIFORNIA. The City and County of San Diego.
With Biographical Sketches of Prominent Men and Pio-
neers. Illustrated. 8vo, wrappers. Sandiego, 1888

*Autograph presentation copy from Daniel Cleveland, one of
the prominent men.

384. CALVERT (GEORGE H.). Oration, on the occa-
sion of celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Battle
of Lake Erie, delivered Sept. 10, 1853, in Newport, R. I.
8vo, original wrappers. Cambridge, 1853

* The autograph signature of O. H. Perry has been pasted at
the foot of his famous message "We have met the enemy and
they are ours," on p. 19. Laid in is a 2-pp. A. L. S. from
Henry T. Tuckerman, the author, regarding the Perry auto-
graph, and Tuckerman's signature is also on the front wrapper.

385. CAMPAIGN IN CANADA. A. D. S. in the hand
of John Lansing, 1 p. folio, being a copy of Gen. Philips'
Orders from St. John's, Nov. 15, 1776, in regard to Ameri-
cans going into Ticonderoga.

* • ' The allowing these Rebels in this Boat to return and not
made prisoners is an Instance of Clemency, but it is recom-
mended to them to be careful how they venture within the
posts of the Army, as they will be treated as Spies."

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386. CAMPAIGN IN CANADA. Contemporary MS.
copy of an address. " ^1 Messieurs les Habitans da Canada. "
3 pp. folio, n. d. Apparently written early in the war.

* The address is written to justify the rebellion of the colo-
nies, and to gain the support of the French inhabitants of
Canada. The writer speaks of having concluded a treaty with
the Iroquois, at Albany, and of having presents from them to
the Indians of Canada. By Gen. Philip Schuyler.

387. CAMPBELL (JOHN). Naval History of Great
Britain, including the History and Lives of the British
Admirals, with a continuation to the close of 1812. En-
graved portraits. 8 vols. 8vo, half calf (rubbed, somewhat
foxed). Lond. 1813

388. CAMPBELL (SAMUEL). Something New, in Eight
Letters to Joseph Meeker, Elizabeth-Town, occasioned by
reading Miscellaneous Essays, by Joseph Lyon, of Lyons
Farms. By Samuel Campbell, of Connecticut-Farms.
16mo, half calf. Printed for the Author, 179&

389. CAMPBELL (WILLIAM W.). An Historical
Sketch of Robin Hood and Captain Kidd. First Edition.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

390. CAMMANN (H. J ) and CAMP (HUGH N.). The
Charities of New York, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
Illustrated. 8vo, cloth, uncut. N. Y. 1868

* Autograph presentation copy from Hugh N. Camp, with a
1 p. A. L. 8. laid in.

391. CANADA. The Canadian Antiquarian, 5 numbers;
Canadian Almanac for 18.57-1859-60; Canada Seventy
Years ago; and others similar. Together, 16 pieces, 8vo,
wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

392. CANADA. Roger (Charles). The Rise of Canada,
from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilization. Vol. I ONLY.
8vo, cloth. Quebec: P. Sinclair, 1856

* Presentation Copy from the publisher, with inscription on
fly-leaf.

393. CANALS. A Serious Appeal to the wisdom and
patriotism of the Legislature of the State of New- York on
the subject of a Canal Communication between the Great
Western Lakes and the Hudson. 8vo, old half calf.

[Albany], 1816

* Bound with 3 other pamphlets on the same subject.

391. CANALS. History of the Rise, Progress, and
existing Condition of the Western Canals in the State of
New York from Sept. 1788 to 1819. By Elkanah Watson.
Portrait and plates. 8vo, original boards. Albany, 1820

395. CANANDAIGUA [N. Y.] IMPRINT. [Wilkinson
(Rebecca).] Sermons to Children. To which are Added
Short Hymns, suited to the Subjects. By a Lady. 24mo,

original wrappers. , ^ t^ . •, ^ , o..-*

Canandaigua : Printed and Sold by J. D. Bemis and Co. , 1 821

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396. [CANNING (JOSIAH D.).J The Harp and Plow.
By the "Peasant Bard." lamo, original cloth (slightly
stained on covers). Greenfield [Mass], 1853

* Presentation copy from the author with inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in is an original poem of 7 verses by Canning
written on three folio sheets (folded), entitled "The Old Pod-
Auger Days."

397. CAREY (MATHEW— Bookseller and publisher of
" The Pennsylvania Herald " ). Autograph receipt signed
for $760.00 for four trunks of books sold to the Lexington
Library. 1 p. 8vo. Oct. 20, 1795.

398. [CAREY (MATHEW). J The Second Crisis of
America; or, a Cursory View of the Peace latelj'' concluded
between Great Britain and the United States. By a Citizen
of Philadelphia [Mathew Carey]. [With Append i.x con-
taining Article on Canals by Robert Fulton.] 8vo, loose
sheets, uncut. N. Y. 1816

* Author's presentaton copy to W. Duane.

399. CAREY (MATHEW). The Olive Branch; or,
faults on both sides, federal and democratic. A Serious
appeal on the necessity of mutual Forgiveness and Har-
mony. 8vo, sheep (broken). Phila. 1818

400. CARICATURE. Copper engraving: "Sketches of
Character, No. 1: The Nation's Bulkwark." Phila. 1829.
By Edward W. Clay, representing Andrew Jackson review-
ing raw recruits. Folio.

Documents and Letters relating to the sloop " William and John," cut

out of Cheaspeakc Bay, on the night of May 10, 1782, but which

was recaptured and restored later to the original owners.

401. CARLETON (SIR GUY)— Lord Dorcliester; British
Commander-in-chief). Three L. S , folio, to Governor Har-
rison, of Virginia, all regarding the " William and John,"
and dated July 4, July 2H, and Aug. 21, 178i (with original
mailing wrappers and seals).

402. CARLETON (SIR GUY). Printed Notification
(folio) mentioned in one of the above letters, countersigned
by M. Morgann, Secy, to Sir Guy Carleton, printed by
James Rivington, printer to the King, with large woodcut
at head of the Arms of Great Britain. Dated July 2, 1782.

403. CARLETON (SIR GUY). Copy of the Memorial
(folio) ol Benj. Hart, Master and Owner of the brigantine
"Maria," to Admiral Digby, in which he avers that his
vessel was used against his will, in the seizure of the
" William and John." Dated N. Y., May 25, 1782.

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404. CARLETON (SIR GUY). Order of the Court of
Vice Admiralty (folio, with official seal), N. Y., Julj' 1,
1783, ordering search to be made for the " William and
John," together with Marshal's report thereon.

405. CARLETON (SIR GUY). Admiral Digby's letter
of advice (folio) to Sir Guy Carleton, signed by Thos. H.
Palmer, containing information concerning the " William
and John." Dated N. Y., July 6, 1782.

406. CARLETON (SIR GUY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, from
Thomas Knox, stating that a sloop called the "Dove," and
answering to the description of the "William and John,"
was sold at auction, and asking for instructions in the mat-
ter. [No place] July 6, 1782.

* See also No. 3.

407. CARPENTERS' HALL, PHILA. Reminiscences of
Carpenters' Hall, in the City of Philadelphia, and Extracts
from the Ancient Minutes of the Proceedings of The Car-
penters' Company. Published by Direction of the Com-
pany. Engraved plate and plan. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1858

* Presentation Copy from the Carpenters' Company, with
inscription on fly-leaf. Laid in is an A. L. S. from Mr. Lossing
acknowledging the receipt of the work.

408. CARRINGTON (H. B.). Battles of the American
Revolution, 1775-81. Historical and military Criticism,
with topographical Illustration. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1876

* Photograph portrait of the author with autograph signa-
ture, and three autograph letters of the same addressed to
Mr. Lossing, laid in.

409. CARRINGTON (H. B.). Battle Maps and Charts
of the American Revolution with explanatory notes. Por-
trait of Washington after St. Memin and maps. 8vo,
cloth. N. Y. [IbSl]

410. CARROLL (REV. JOHN). Biographical Sketch of
the Most Rev. John Carroll, first Archbishop of Baltimore,
with select portions of his writings. Edited by John Carroll
Brent. Fine portrait. 12mo, cloth. Balto. 1843

411. CARUTHERS (REV. E. W.). A Sketch of the Life
and Character of the Rev. David Caldwell, near sixty years
pastor of the Churches of Buffalo and Alamance. 8vo,
(3lQttj_ Greensborough, N. C, 1842

412. CASS (LEWIS). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, with leaf of
address to Gen. Green Clay of Kentucky. St. Mary's, Sept.
30, 1818.

* RELATIiSTG TO THE RETURN OF JOHN TANNER FROM CAPTIVITY

BY THE Indians. "The captive recently returned from the
Indian country was Tanner. . . . Tanner left here a few days

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since in company with two men, one of them had been brought
up in his father's family and was acquainted with him as a
child."

Tanner was captui'ed in 1786 at the age of six years and
remained in captivity until after he was grown; he then fell in
with the Hudson Bay Company, and on being interviewed by
Governer Cass, a meeting with his brother was arranged, to
whom he was unable to speak except through an interpreter.
Que of the best-known "Indian Narratives" was written by
Tanner and published in New York in 1830.

413. CASS (LEWIS), A. L. S., Detroit, Nov. 24th, 1813;
A. L. S. of J. ARMSTRONG; A. L. S. of P. B. Church;
A. L. S. of Margaret Jones; A. L. S. of James Hamilton;
Frank of J. H. Hubbard, GoverDor of New Hampshire.
All ca. 1813. Together, 6 pieces.

414. CATECHISM. Handleidinge tot eene hervormde
Geloovs-Belydenis, door Petrus Van Vlierden, nu Kerk-
Leeraar te Catsbaan of Saugertjes, in Noord Amerika.
12mo, half calf. Very rare.

Kingston: Copp and Freer, 1794

415. CATECniSMUS, of Onderwyzing in de Chriscelyke
Leer, die in de Nederlandse Gereformeerde Kerken en
Sehoolengeleerd worden. 16mo, old boards.

Amsterdam [c. 1700]

416. CATHOLIC Question in America (The). Whether
a Roman Catholic Clergyman must disclose the secrets of
the Confessional. Reported hy William Sampson. 8vo,
old half calf. N. Y. 1813

417. CAULKINS (FRANCES M.). History of New Lon-
don, Connecticut, from the first survey of the Coast in 1613
to 1852. 8vo, cloth (slightly spotted). New London, 1852

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J'. Lossing.

418. CENTRAL AMERICA. Stevens (John L.). Memoir
of an Eventful Expedition in Central America; resulting
in the Discovery of the Idolatrous City of Iximaya, and the
possession of two remarkable Aztec Children. Translated
by Pedro Velasquez. Illustrated. 8vo, wrappers.

N. Y. 1850

419. CENTRAL PARK. Seventh Annual Report of the
Board of Commissioners of Central Park. LithograiJliic
view and folding map. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1864

430. CENTRAL PARK. A Description of the New York
Central Park. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1869

421. [CHAPIN (EDWIN H.).] Church of the Divine

Paternity, N. Y. Services in Memory of the Rev. Dr. E. H.

Chapin, Sept. 11, 1881. Address by the Rev. Dr. Henry

W. Bellows. 8vo, original wrappers. N. Y. 1882

* Laid in are two A. L. S. , and a report [of the Chapin Home] .

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423. [CHASE (SAMUEL).] Eeport of the Trial of the
Hon. Samuel Chase, one of the Associate Justices of the
Supreme Court of the United States, before the High Court
of Impeachment ... for High Crimes and Misdemeanors.
Taken in Shorthand by Charles Evans. 8vo, original boards,
uncut and unopened. Balto. 1805

423. CHASTELLUX (MARQUIS DE). Travels in North
America, in the Years 1780, 1781, 1782. Translated from
the French by an English Gentleman [J. Kent]. 2 maps
and 8 plates. 2 vols. 8vo, old scored calf (binding poor
and writing on titles). Lond. 1787

* Second English Edition. Laid in is an L. S. from ". . . de
Ohastellux" to Governor Harrison, dated Newcastle, July 6,
1783.

424. CHESAPEAKE. Proceedings of the General Court
Martial convened for the Trial of Commodore James Bar-
ron, Captain Charles Gordon, Mr. William Hook and Cap-
tain John Hall of the United States ship Chesapeake, in
Jan'y, 1808. Published by order of the Navy Dept. 8vo,
boards. [Wash.] 1822

425. CHESTER (JOSEPH LEMUEL). The Marriage,
Baptismal, and Burial Registers of the Collegiate Church
or Abbey of St. Peter, Westminster. Royal 8vo, cloth,
uncut. Private Edition. Lond. 1876

* Laid in are five A. L. S. from the author, and two letters
relating to this work. Also a biographical sketch and portrait
of the author.

426. CHITTENDEN (THOMAS— First Governor of Ver-
mont). A. L. S., 1 p. folio. Salisbury, Sept., 177i5. To
Andrew Adams.

* On legal business.

427. CHURCH HISTORY. Robbins (Chandler). A His-
tory of the Second Church, or Old North, in Boston; to
which is added a History of the New Brick Church. En-
graved portraits {several foxed). 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1852

* Presentation copy from Frederic Kidder, with inscription.

428. CILLY (COLONEL JOSEPH). D. S., 1 p. folio.
Countersigned by Benja. Kimbell, Paymaster, and C.
Pierce, Asst. Paymaster. Receipt for £2391-6-0 for pay-
ment of men. Dated 1777. (Worn and stained.)

* Cilly was colonel of the First New Hampshire Eegiment,
succeeding Gen. Stark, and led the first company of volunteers
into Boston after Lexington.

429. CIST (CHARLES). Sketches and Statistics of Cin-
cinnati in 1859. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. [Cinn. 1859]

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430. CIVIL WAR. Pen-and-ink Map: "Randolph and
its approaches, May 22, 1861." Prepared under the direc-
tion of Milton A. Haynes, Lt. Col. of Corps of Artlry.
Folio, edges worn.

* A war-time map drawn for the use of the troops, showing
the Mississippi River close to Randolph (Tenn.), Island 34, and
the approaches from Brownsville. Fighting took place at
Brownsville about a year later.

431. CIVIL WAR. Annual Report of the Commissary
General, to the Governor of Ohio, for 1861. 8vo, wrappers.

Columbus, 1862

432. CIVIL WAR. Barbierre (Joe). Scraps from the
Prison Table at Camp Chase and Johnson's Island. Litho-
graph plan and illustrations. 8vo, cloth.

Doylestown, Pa., 1868

* Presentation copy from John A. McAllister, with inscrip-
tion.

433. CIVIL WAR. Barnard (J. G.) and Barry (W. P.).
Report of the Engineer and Artillery Operations of the
Army of the Potomac, from its Organization to the Close
of the Peninsular Campaign. 18 maps, plans. &c., some
COLORED. 8vo, cloth, gilt (slightly stained). N. Y. 1863

434. CIVIL WAR. Book of the Prophet Stephen, son
of Douglas. Wherein marvellous things are foretold of
the Reign of Abraham; the same. Book Second. 2 pieces,
12mo, wrappers. N. Y. [1864]

435. CIVIL WAR. The Case of the United States to be
laid before the Tribunal of Arbitration, to be convened at
Geneva under the provisions of the treaty concluded at
Washington, May 8, 1871. 8vo, cloth. Wash. 1871

436. CIVIL WAR. A Collection of pamphlets, blank
forms, MS. notes, catalogues, reports, etc., relating to the
Metropolitan Fair in aid of the United States Sanitary Com-
mission, 1864. Bound in one vol. 4to, half morocco.

N. Y. 1864

437. CIVIL WAR. Correspondence relative to the Case
of Messrs. Mason and Slidell. 15 pp., 8vo, wrappers.

[Wash. 1862]

* Scarce. This correspondence is between Messrs. Seward
and Adams, Lord Lyons and Mr. Thouvenel.

438. CIVIL WAR. Curtis (Josiah). Leaflet, 4 pp., con-
taining testimonials reprinted from several sources. 8vo.

n. p. [1865]

439. CIVIL WAR. Excelsior Battle Song. Contains two
poems, one " Dirge for the Brave suggested by the Fall of
Captain Henry Brooks O'Reilly," by Wm. H. C. Hosmer,
Broadside; A Brief Memento of Captain O'Reilly, 1862.
2 pieces.

* Laid in is an A. L. S. by the father of Captain O'Reilly to
B. J. Lossmg, presenting the pamphlet and Broadside.

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440. CIVIL WAR. The Fallen Brave. A Memorial of
American Officers Killed in the War for the Union. En-
graved portraits. 4to, cloth (1 portrait loose). N. Y. 1861

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from William [Lossing] to his brother,
B. J. Lossing (with envelope).

441. CIVIL WAR. Historical Sketch of the 162n(l Regi-
ment, N. Y. Vol. Infantrj^ (3rd Metropolitan Guard), 19th
Army Corps, 1862-65. Portrait of Lewis Benedict, Colonel
of the Regiment. 8vo, wrappers. Albany, 1867

* A. L. S. by Col. Lewis Benedict to B. J. Lossing, laid in.

442. CIVIL WAR. History of the Second Company,
Seventh Regiment; War for the Union; Second Year of the
War; Missouri State Convention, July, 1861; and others
similar. Together, 15 vols., royal 8vo and smaller, various
bindings. v. p. — v. d.

443. CIVIL WAR. K. G. C. An authentic exposition
of the " K. G. C." (Knights of the Golden Circle); or, a
History of Secession from 1834 to 1861. Illustrated. 12mo,
wrappers. Indianapolis, 1861

444. CIVIL WAR. List of Committee for the Celebra-
tion of the Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
at a Meeting of the National Loyal League, to be held at
Philadelphia, 1863. 1 sheet, folio. n. p. — n. d.

* At the top Mr. Lossing has written " On account of the
invasion of Pennsylvania by the Rebel army, under Gen. Robt.
E. Lee, this meeting was indefinitely postponed."

445. CIVIL WAR. List of Union Soldiers Buried at
Andersonville. Copied from the Official Record in the
Surgeon's Office at Andersonville. Royal 8vo, printed wrap-
pers, stitched. N. Y. 1866

* Contains an interesting statement by Dorence Atwater, the
compiler of the list, as to the well-nigh incredible hardships he
suffered in obtaining it. Includes, also, a printed letter from
Clara Barton relative to the identification of the graves of the
slain, &c, , at Andersonville.

446. The same, presentation copy from Miss Barton

to Mr. Lossing.

447. CIVIL WAR. Memorial Record of the New York
Branch of the U. S. Christian Commission. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1866

* Presentation copy by Vincent Colyer to B. J. Lossing.

448. CIVIL WAR. Men of the Time : being Biographies
of Generals Butler, Banks, Burnside, Hooker, Rosecrans,
etc. 2 pieces, 16mo, wrappers.

N. Y. : Beadle & Co. [1862-1863]

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449. CIVIL WAR. Narrative of privations and suffer-
ings of United States officers and soldiers while prisoners
of war in the hands of the Rebel authorities, being the
Report of a commission of inquiry appointed bj^ the TJ. S.
Sanitary Commission. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1864

* Presentation copy from the Rev. Tread well Walder, one of
the commission ; also A. L. S. by Jno. A. MaoAUister, inserted.

450. CIVIL WAR. New York Sun for April 5, 1864.
Folio, as issued. N. Y. 1864

* "Sanitary Edition," devoted almost entirely to the news of
the opening of the Sanitary Fair. Contains speeches by Gen.
Dix and Joseph H. Choate.

451. CIVIL WAR. Overthrow of the Ballot. A Com-
plete History of the Election in the State of Kentucky,
August 3, 1863. 12mo, sheets, stitched.

452. CIVIL WAR. Palmer (Don McN.). Four Weeks
in the Rebel Army. 8vo, original wrappers.

New London, 1865

* Presentation copy from Julie Palmer, with inscription.

453. CIVIL WAR. Poster (23 s 10 inches), Grand Recep-
tion of the 150th Regiment, and all Brave Patriot Soldiers
of Old Dutchess, Po'keepsie, June 12 [ca. 1865]. Among the
Aids for the City are, Benson J. Lossing, Mark D. Wilber,
Aaron Innis, and others. Contains Order of Arrangements,
Line of March, Music, &e.

454. CIVIL WAR. Poster (11x7 inches). Grand Mass
Meeting, Po'keepsie, Tuesday, Oct. 25 [ca. 1864]. Among
the speakers are, Gov. Morton of Indiana; Gen. John L.
Swift, Adj. -Gen. of Louisiana; Capt. W. R. Wooden, 150th
N. Y. S. Volunteers; and others.

455. CIVIL WAR. Poster. Free Speech— Free Press.
Gov. Seymour on the Arrest of C. L. Vallandigham. 1 sheet,
imperial folio. N. Y. 1863

456. CIVIL WAR. President Lincoln's Views. An Im-
portant Letter on the Principles involved in the Vallandig-
ham Case. Correspondence in relation to the Democratic
Meeting at Albany, N. Y. [May 19, 1863]. The Truth from
an Honest Man. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1863

* Scarce. Laid in is a newspaper account from which per-
haps, this pamphlet was compiled. '

457. CIVIL WAR. Report of Gen. W. H. H. Terrell, of
Indiana, Vols. 2-8. 2 vols, miscellaneous pamphlets. 9 vols.
8vo, cloth and half morocco. v. p. v. d.

458. CIVIL WAR. Report of the Committee on the
Conduct of the War on the Attack on Petersburg on the
30th day of July, 1864. 8vo, cloth. Wash. 1865

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459. CIVIL WAR. Report of the Select Committee of
Five ; Ku Klux Conspiracy ; Messages and Documents Depart-
ment of State; Indiana's Roll of Honor; and others similar.
Together, 9 vols. Thick 8vo and smaller, cloth, v. p. — v. d.

460. CIVIL. WAR. Scott's 900. 1st U. S. Vol. CavalrJ^
A very large poster, with illustrations in colors.

[n. p., ca. 1862]

461. CIVIL WAR. Society of the Army of Cumberland.
Seventh Reunion, Pittsburgh, 1S73. Engraved portrait of
Gen. Hooher (slightly foxed). 8vo, cloth. Cinn. 1874

* Publisher's presentation copy, with autograph inscription
on fly-leaf.

462. CIVIL WAR. Three-Sheet Political Poster. Letter
of John Brodhead, Democratic Candidate for City Treasurer.

S large ivoodcuts. [Phila. 1861]

463. CIVIL WAR. Thomas A. Scott Regiment! Colonel
Conroy, Commander. Company H. want a few more men.
Poster. Folio. Phila. [ca. 1S62]

464. CIVIL WAR Trip of the Steamer Oceanus to Fort
Sumter and Charleston, S. C, April 14, 1865. Frontispiece.
8vo, cloth. Brooklyn, 1865

* Two autograph "letters, signed by Henry O'Reilly, to Mr.
Lossing, laid in.

465. CIVIL WAR. The United States Service Magazine.
Vols. I to V, inclusive, in the 30 original parts, 8vo, wrap-
pers, uncut. N. Y. 1864-66

466. CIVIL WAR. Who is responsible for the War?
Broadside. [N. Y.J 1861

467. CIVIL WAR. Who is responsible for the War?
Extracts from a Speech by Alexander H. Stephens. Broad-
side (slightly damaged). [n. p , ca. 1861]

468. CIVIL WAR. Within Fort Sumter; or, a View of
Major Anderson's Garrison Family for one hundred and ten
days. By one of the company. 12mo, wrappers. N. Y. 1861

* Numerous pencil notes in the margins by Lossing, and
numerous manuscript notes, also by him.

469. CIVIL WAR. Civil War in America (Lossing);
Anecdotes and Incidents of the Rebellion; Lincoln Obse-
quies; Confederate Reports of Battles; and others similar.
Together, 6 vols, royal 8vo, various bindings, v. p.— v. d.

470. CIVIL WAR. The Prison Life of Jefferson Davis
(Craven), 1866; The Prisoner of State (Mahony), 1863;
Rebel Invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania (Jacobs),
1864; the Color Guard (Hosmer), 1864; Life and Death in
Rebel Prisons (Kellogg), 1865; Three Months in the
Southern States (Fremantle), 1864. Maps and illustraiions.
Together, 6 vols. 12mo, cloth. v. p.— v. p.

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471. CIVIL WAR. Soldier's Story of his Captivity at
Anderson, &c. (Goss) ; Story of the Great March (Nichols);
The Shenandoah (Hunt) ; Poems of the War (Boker) ; Last
Ninety Days of the War (Spencer); My Cave Life in
Vicksburgh (Sloughborough). lUustraiions. Together,
6 vols. 12mo, cloth. v. p.— 1864-67

472. CIVIL WAR. Abraham Lincoln (French); The
Great Rebellion (Botts); Border Reminiscences (Marcy);
Life of Stephen A. Douglas (Sheahan) ; and others similar.
Together, 12 vols. 12mo^ cloth. v. p.— v. d.

473. CIVIL WAR. Four Years in the Saddle (Gilmer),
frontispiece, 1866; Belle Boyd in Camp and Prison, 1865;
The Iron Furnace, or Slavery and Secession (Aughey),
1863; and others on similar subjects. Together, 9 vols.
8vo and 12mo, cloth. v. p.— v. d.

474. CIVIL WAR. Army of the Potomac (Swinton—
1866) ; Revised Report of the Select Committee relative to
the Soldiers' National Cemetery (1865); Our Campaigns
(Woodward— 1865) ; Woods and Waters (Street— 1860).
Illustrations. Together, 4 vols. 8vo and 12mo, cloth, v. p.

* Includes several presentation copies.

475. CIVIL WAR. The War of the Rebellion (Foote) ;
History of the U. S. Cavalry (Brackett) ; Andersonville
Prison (Spencer); With Gen. Sheridan in Lee's Last Cam-
paign; and others similar. Together, 11 vols. 12mo, cloth
and wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

476. CIVIL WAR. Fox's Regimental Losses in the Civil
War; Moore's Women of the War; Southern History of
the War; and others similar. Together, 11 vols. 8vo, vari-
ous bindings.

477. CIVIL WAR. Rebel Rhymes; Robinson's The
American Conflict, 3 vols. ; Personal and Political Ballads;
and others similar. Together, 14 vols. 12mo, cloth and half
leather. v. p. — v. d.

478. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Hitchcook's Chrono-
logical Record of the Civil War, 1866; Rolls of Honor, 10
pieces; and others. Over 32 pieces. v. p. — v. d.

479. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Rolls of Honor, 9
pieces; Secession Registered, 1861; A Savory Dish for
Loyal Men; and others. Over 30 pieces, 8vo, wrappers.

v. p. — V. d.

480. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. General Washing-
ton and General Jackson on Negro Soldiers, 1863; Report
of the Signal OflQcer, 1862; The Washington Despotism
Dissected, 1864; and others. Together, 16 pieces, 8vo,
etc., wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

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481. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Free Negroism or
Results of Emancipation in the North and the West India
Islands, 1862; The Money Question in 1813 and 1863; A
Chapter from the Secret History of the War; and others.
Together, 11 pieces, 8vo, etc, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

482. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Arming the Slaves
in the War for the Union; Compendium of the Impending
Crisis of the South (Helpers), 1860; The Money Question
in 1813 and 1863 [Lossing], 1863 (28 copies); and others.
Together, 45 pieces, 8vo, etc., wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

483. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. A Code for the Gov-
ernment of Armies in the Field ; The Loyalist's Ammunition,
1863; Mass Assemblage of the Loyal Citizens of New York
in Honor of Lieut. -Gen. Grant, 1864; and others. Together,
10 pieces, 8vo and smaller, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

484. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. History of the Second
Company of the Seventh Regiment, N. Y. S. Militia, Nos.
1 and 2, 1864; A Platform for all Parties, 1860; Texas and
its late Military Occupatioi\ and Evacuation; and others.
Together, 12 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

485. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. English Neutrality:
Is the Alabama a British Pirate ?; Key to Southern Prisons
of United States Officers, 1865; An Undelivered Speech on
Executive Arrests ; and others. Together, 54 pieces (some
duplicates), 8vo, etc., wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

486. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. McClellan's Military
Career Reviewed and Exposed, 1864; Presentation of Regi-
mental Colors to the New York Legislature; Roll of Honor,
Nos. XVII; and others. Together, 26 pieces, 8vo, wrappers.

V. p. — V. d.

487. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Diary of the Great
Rebellion, Wash. 1862; Northern Interests and Southern
Independence (Stille), Phila. 1863; Life and Services of
Major-General Meade, Phila., n. d. ; Proceedings of the
Chamber of Commerce ... on the Burning of the Ship Bril-
liant by the Alabama, N. Y. 1862; and others. Together.
27 pieces, 8vo, etc., wrappers and sewn. v. p.— v. d.

488. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Treatise of the Law
of the American Rebellion (Gardner), N. Y. 1862; Manual
of the Granrl Army of the Republic, Lansing, 1869 ; The Con-
scription, Phila. 1863; Prophecy and Fulfillment [Speeches
of A. H. Stephens and E. W. Gaunt], N. Y. 1863; A Chap-
lain's Campaign with Gen. Butler (Hudson), N. Y. 1865;
and others. Together, 26 pieces, 8vo, sewn and wrappers.

V. p. — V. d.

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489. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. The Martyrs who
* * * gave up their Lives iu the Prison Pens in Anderson-
ville, Wash. 1866; The Effect of Secession upon the Com-
mercial Relations between the North and South, N. Y. 1861;
The Seven Days' Contest, Gen. McCall's Report, N. Y.
ISGl; Character and Results of the War (Butler), Phila.
1863; and others. Together, 35 pieces, 8vo, wrappers and
sewn. V. p. — V. d.

490. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. The Battle of Fair
Oaks (Mindil), Phila. 1874; Trial of John Y. Beall as a
Spy, N. Y. 1865; The Case of F. F. Cavada, Phila. n. d. ;
Revolution against Free Government not a Right but a
Crime (Thompson), N. Y. 1864; Present Relations between
Great Britain and the United States, Bost. 1862; and others.
Together, 46 pieces, 8vo, wrappers and sewn. v. p. — v. d.

491. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. The Rebuke of Se-
cession Doctrines by Southern Statesmen, 1863; Military
Review of the Campaign in Virginia and Maryland in lb6'.i ;
Why the North cannot accept of Separation (Laboulaye),
1863; and others. Together, 37 pieces, 8vo and 12mo,
wrappers and sewn. v. p. — v. d.

492 CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. War and Emancipa-
tion ; Sermon by Henry W. Beecher; John Bright's Speech
at Rochdale on the American Crisis; First Annual Report
of the U. S. Christian Commission; and others similar.
Together, 27 pieces, 8vo and smaller, wrappers, v. p. — v. d.

493. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Sanitary Commission
Reports, 5 pieces; My Diary North and South (Russell);
French Intervention in America (Kiugsley) ; Chase of the
Rebel Steamer of War "Oreto"; and others similar. To-
gether, 23 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

494. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Causes of the Amer-
ican Civil War (J. L Motley); The Chicago Copperhead
Convention; England, United States, and the Southern
Confederacy (Sargent); Cause and Contrast (MacMahon) ;
and others similar. Together, 33 pieces, 8vo and smaller,
wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

495. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Union Foundation
(Hunt); Addresses on the Death of Hon. Stephen A. Doug-
las; Ordinances adopted by the Convention of Virginia in
Secret Session, 1861; Fugitive Slaves Laws; and others
similar. Together, 36 pieces, 8vo, &c., wrappers, v. p. — v. d.

496. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Our Foreign Rela-
tions (Charles Sumner) ; Struggles for Neutrality in America
(C. F. Adams); Reports, &c., of the Union Defense Com-
mittee of the Citizens of New York; France, Mexico, and
the Confederate States (Chevalier); and others similar.
Together, 33 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

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497. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Names of Soldiers
Buried in National Cemeteries, 5 pieces; Letter of Peter
■Cooper on Slave Emancipation; Future of the Colored
Race in America ; Fourteen Months in American Bastiles;
-and others similar. Together. 34 pieces, 8vo and smaller,
wrappers. v. p.— v. d.

* Some are Presentation Copies.

498. CIVIL WAR ENVELOPES. A scrap-book contain-
ing about 240 envelopes with regimental and patriotic de-
vices, about 60 which of are Confederate.

*FlNE EXAMPLES. SCAROE.

499. CIVIL WAR ENVELOPES. A bundle of about 500
envelopes with regimental and patriotic devices : a few Con-
federate.

* Unusual collection.

500. CIVIL WAR MISCELLANEA. A collection of
-about 65 pieces, including maps of sections of the war zone,
folio sheet showing uniforms in color of 10 regiments, blank
bills of lading (Confederate), portrait of J. W. Curtis (auto-
graphed). Confederate Planter's Obligation (1865), Block
House Sketches by Capt. Merrill, portraits of generals, etc.
Interesting lot. Folio to 32mo.

501. CLAIBORNE (J. F. H.). Life and Times of Gen.
Sam. Dale, the Mississippi Partisan. Woodcuts. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1860

* Laid in is an A. L, 8. of the author.

502. CLAIBORNE (WILLIAM C— Several times Gov-
-ernor of Mississippi). L. S., 2 pp, folio, to His Excellenej'^
R. Williams, Gov. of the M. T'y New Orleans, June 19,
1808. Mentions the revolution in Spain, its effect upon
Mexico, &c.

503. CLAIBORNE (W. C. C— Governor of Louisiana).
L. S., 2 pp. folio, to Isaac Shelby, Governor of Kentucky;
New Orleans, Sept. 8, 1814, in which he mentions General
Jackson as being at Mobile and asking for re-enforcements;
and his own doubt as to New Orleans being properly de-
fended if left to its own resources.

* A week after the date of this letter the British attacked
Jackson at Mobile but were repulsed.

504. CLAIMS REPORT. U. S. Senate; on the petition
of William Haslett, and others. 12mo, half calf. [1816-17]

505. CLAIRVOYANCE. Davis (Andrew Jackson). The
Principles of Nature, her Divine Revelations, and a Voice
to Mankind. Portrait. Thick 8vo, cloth (rubbed).

N. Y. 1847

506. CLARK (GEORGE ROGERS— Revolutionary Gen-
eral and Indian Fighter). L. S. to Col. R. Patterson, of
Lexin.gton. 1 p. small 4to. Louisville, Dec. 26, 1788

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507. CLARK (J. A.). The Wyoming Valley, Upper
"Waters of the Susquehanna, and the Lackawanna Coal-
Region, including Views of the Natural Scenery of North-
ern Pennsylvania, from the Indian occupancy to 1875.
Photographic portraits and other illustrations. Royal 8vo,
half morocco. Scranton, 1875

508. CLARKE (L. IL). Report of the Debates and Pro-
ceedings of the Convention of the State of New York; held
at the Capitol, in the City of Albany, Aug. 29, 1821. Royal
8vo, boards, uncut (back worn, and top of title cut away).

N. Y. 1821

* Presentation Copy from Saml. L. Fuller, with autograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

509. CLARKSON (THOMAS STREATPEILD). A Bio-
graphical Historj' of Clermont or Livingston Manor. Pub-
lished only for Subscribers. Illustrated. Svo, cloth.

Clermont, N. Y., 1869

* A. L. S. of the Author. The Livingston Tree, &c., laid in.

510. CLAVERACK, N. Y. Translation, 1 p. folio, August
10, 1767, by Abraham Lott, in his autograph, of Johannes
Benson's affidavit, Oct. 7, 1710, regarding the boundary
lines of Kilian Van Rensselaer's property.

511. CLAY (C. C. — American Statesman). A. L. S.,
3 pp. folio, to A. P. Bagley, Tuskaloosa, Ala., suggesting a
postponement of an election. Dated Washington City,
March 8, 1838.

512. CLAY (GREEN— American Pioneer and General).

Manuscript of 16 pages on folded paper. 12mo. Rules and

Orders of the House of Delegates of Virginia, and other

notes. Signed in two places and dated June 27, 1788.

*One of the notes is written on a portion of a Richmond
Theatre play-bill, 1787.

513. CLAY (GREEN). Commissions signed by James
Garrard, Governor of Kentucky, appointing Clay Lieut.
Col. and Brigadier General of the State "Militia, 1798
and 1799; Proof of a newspaper account of the election for
Governor of Kentucky in 1808, in which Clay ran second;
2 copies of Clay's handbill for the same election; Copy in
Clay's autograph of Robert Ewing's endorsement of him
for the office of Governor; and two MS. memoranda of
rations drawn by Clay during the war of 1812. Together 8
pieces, various sizes.

514. CLAY (GREEN). Appointment of Green as Major
General of the Second Division of the Militia for the State
of Kentucky, 1 pp. oblong folio. Frankfort, Dec. 16, 1805.
(Stained.) Signed John Rowann, Secretary. On back is
certificate of a Justice of the Peace stating that General
Clay had taken the several oaths required by the Constitu-
tion, &c.

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515. CLAY (GREEN). A.L.S., 3 pp. folio, Camp Meigs.
June 11, 1813, to Gen. Harrison.

* Dealing chiefly with troubles arising at the Camp between
the regular troops and the militia. "I apprehend serious con-
sequences unless Regular Officers shall be restrained from abuse
and striking Militia soldiers, and a respectful conduct observed
towards the officers."

516. A. L. S., to His Excellency Isaac Shelby, ten-
dering his resignation as Major General of the 2d Division of
the Kentucky Militia. 1 p. 4to. June 14, 1814.

517. CLAY (HENRY). Prospectus of the second edition
of Thomson's " Historical Sketches of the Late War," with
Clay's autograph signature and address at the bottom sub-
scribing for one copy. 4to. No date {circa 1816). Torn
and roughly repaired.

518. CLAY (JOSEPH). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Feb. 16, 1806;
A. L. S. of Ebenezer Foote, 1803; L. S. of W. St. Clair
Clarke, 1838; A. L. S. of David B. Ogden; A. L. S. of Dr.
Samuel Bard; A. L. S. of P. Silvester; A. L. S. in French,
of Pierre Carre, 1699; Copy of letter from de Clouard, with
page of accounts in the same hand; A.L S.of W Johnston;
A.L.S. of Philip Church; A. L. S. of D. S. Jones; 2 A.L.S.
of Gen. A. Giles. Together, 14 pieces.

519. CLEAVELAND (NEHEMIAH). Green-Wood Ceme-
tary: a history of the Institution from 1838 to 1864. Illus-
trated. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1866

* Presentation copy from the Green- Wood Cemetery OfSoe.

520. CLEMENS (SAMUEL L.). Mark Twain's (Bur-
lesque) Autobiography and First Romance. Illustrated.
First Edition. 12mo, original cloth. N. Y. [1871]

521. CLEMENS (SAMUEL L.). Nast's Illustrated Alma-
nac for 1873. Illustrations by JVast. 8vo, original pictorial
wrappers. [N. Y. 1872]

* Contains the first appearance of Mark Twain's " Story of
the Good Little Boy who did not Prosper."

522. CLERK'S ASSISTANT. The Clerk's Assistant, in
two Parts, containing the Most Useful and Necessary Forms
of Writings, etc. 8vo, old sheep. Poughkeepsie, 1805

523. CLINTON (DE WITT— Governor of New York).
A. L. S., 1 p. folio. In regard to disposal of lands in the
Indian Reserves. Dated January 10th, 1787.

524. CLINTON (DE WITT). A. L. S. to unnamed corre-
spondent. 1 p. folio. Dated April 22d, 1788.

525. CLINTON (DE WITT). A. L. S., 1. p. folio. New
York, Jan. 18, 1789, correspondent unknown, but probably
to his father.

* A long and closely written political letter.

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526. CLINTON (DE WITT). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio July
5, 1790. Addressed to Dr. Clinton.

* ' ' The chief subject of Conversation is the intended removal
of Congress from this place for the permanent residence on the
hanks of the Patomac, " &o.

527. CLINTON (DE WITT). A.L.S., 3 pp. folio. March,
1791. To Dr. Charles Clinton.

* " The British garrison bordering on Clinton County have
made intrusions upon our Inhabitants and ordered them off
their Settlements, etc." A very interesting and important his-
torical letter.

528. CLINTON (GEORGE— General in the Revolution,
Governor of New York, 1777-95). A. L. S., 1 p. 12mo,
Greenwich, May, 1797. To Gilbert Livingston on a business
matter.

529. CLINTON (GEORGE). D. S. on parchment, folio,
Albany, Feb. 18, 1779, with the Great Seal of New York
State intact, appointing Abraham Ten Broeck Mayor of
Albany to fill out the term of John Barclay, deceased.
Endorsed b}' Abraham B. Bancker, Secretary.

530. CLINTON (GEORGE). D. S., 1 p. on parchment.
Appointment of Delegates to Congress. With the great
seal of New York State. November, 1779.

531. CLINTON (GEORGE). D. S. on parchment, narrow
folio, Poughkeepsie, March 26, 1781, with the Great Seal of
the State intact, appointing Abraham Ten Broeck Judge of
the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Albany.
Endorsed by Robert Harper, Secretary.

532. CLINTON (GEORGE). D. S., appointing Aaron
Stockholm as Coroner. 1 p. oblong 12mo, signed also by
Gilbert Livingston, January, 1788.

533. CLINTON (GEORGE). D. S., on parchment, oblong
folio, December 6, 1793, with the great seal of the State.
Letters patent to Henry Livingston, Jr., for three lots in
Poughkeepsie.

534. CLINTON (GEORGE). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. To Gil-
bert Livingston on real estate and political matters.
Albany, April, 1804.

535. CLINTON (GEORGE). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio. To
Gilbert Livingston April 9th, 1804.

* Arranging for the purchase of two farms.

536. CLINTON (JAMES— Distinguished soldier in the
French-Indian and Revolutionary wars). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to, Little Britain, Nov. 16, 1785. To Isaac Roosevelt, on
a personal matter.

537. CLINTON (MARY, wife of George Clinton, states-
man). A. L. S , to her husband. 1 p. small 4to, Little
Britain [Ulster Co., N. Y.], March 2, 1790.

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538. CLINTON (SIR HENRY). Narrative relating to
Ms conduct during part of his command of the King's
troops in North America ; particularly to that which respects
the unfortunate issue of the campaign in 178i. With an
appendix, containing copies and extracts of those parts of
his correspondence with Lord George Germain, Earl Corn-
wallis. Rear Admiral Graves, etc. 8vo, boards, sheep back
rubbed), uncut. Lond. 1783

* Witb the rare slip of Errata. In the same volume are
bound: "Sir Henry Clinton's observations on Earl Corn wal-
lis's Answer." Lond. 1783.

539. CLINTON (SIR HENRY). Narrative of the Cam-
paign in 1781 in North America. 4to, wrappers, uncut.

* One of 75 copies printed in 4to. Phila. 1865

540. CLINTON (SIR HENRY). Observations on Earl
Cornwallis's Answer. 4to, wrappers.

Phila. : J. Campbell, 1866

* One of 75 copies printed in quarto.

541. CLOFULLIA (MADAME). Life of the celebrated
bearded lady, Madame Clofullia. Portrait. 8vo, original
wrappers. N. Y. 1864

* Autograph in pencil of Mad. Clofullia on title. The gen-
uineness of the autograph is attested by a signed note by
B. J. Lossing.

542. [COBBETT (WILLIAM).] Porcupine's Political
Censor, for December, 1796, containing remarks on the
Debates in Congress, also a letter to the infamous Tom
Paine, Phila. [1769] ; Tit for Tat, or a Purge for a Pill, to
which is added a Poetical Rhapsody on the Times describ-
ing the Disasters of an Emigrant, by Dick Retort, Phila.
[1797] ; a Bone to gnaw, for the Democrats, Phila. 1795.
In one vol. 8vo, half calf.

* Autograph note signed by Wm. Cobbett, dated Phila.,
11 Jan., 1797, laid in.

543. [COBBETT (WILLIAM).] A Rub from Snub ; or
a cursory Analytical Epistle addressed to Peter Porcupine.
8vo, half calf. A few pages waterstained. Phila. 1795

544. [COBBETT (WILLIAM).] The Democratiad, a
Poem, in retaliation, for the " Philadelphia Jockey Club."
Third Edition. 8vo, half calf.

Phila. : Thomas Bradford, 1796

545. COBBETT'S LETTERS. Shakespeare; Physical
History of Palestine; and others. Together, 40 vols., various
sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

546. COLBURN (ZERAH). A Memoir of Colburn;
written by Himself, containing an Account of the First
Discovery of his Remarkable Powers, his Travels in Amer-
ica, and Residence in Europe, &c., with his Peculiar
Methods of Calculation. Engraved frontispiece por-

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trait. 12iiio, half morocco (the portions of a number of
margins stained). Springfield [Mass.] 1833

* An interesting account of one of America's early ' ' light-
ning calculators," with numerous examples.

547. GOLDEN (CADWALLADER— Governor of New
York and author of the History of the Indian Nations).
Autograph draft of a letter unsigned, 3 pp. folio.

Coldengham, Dec. o, 1753

* Mentions the Earl of Halifax, "who now has charge of
Plantation affairs," also Dr. Mitchell, whom " we have been ex-
pecting in New York," botanical affairs, etc. He also writes
at length on botanical matters.

548. COLONIAL CURRENCY. Connecticut bill for
two shillings and sixpence, 1773; and others, issues of
Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, during the Revo-
lution. Together, 26 pieces, some in poor condition.

549. COLONIAL PAPER CURRENCY OF NEW YORK.

Five Shillings. Signed S. Verijlanck, &c. Issue of Feb.
6,1771. (Torn across centre. )

550. COLONIAL NEW YORK. Copy of the Petition of
Hezekiah Baldwin, and others, to William Tryon, Captain
General and Governor-in-Chief of the Province of New
York, for a Tract of Land on the Hudson river. 3 pp. folio.
No date. Attested as a True Copy, and signed Geo. Banyar.

* The petitioners bought the land from the Indians on a
license granted by the Governor of Massachusetts Bay. The
land was claimed by the Schuylers and Van Rensselaers on a
New York patent, and trouble arose.

551. COLONIAL NEW YORK. (Copy of a) Petition of
the Inhabitants of a Place called Noble Town to the Honble.
Members of the House of Assembly for the Colony of New
York at the City of New York, against the claims of John
Van Rensselaer, " proprietor of a place called Claverack."
Noble Town, Dec. 22, 1769. 3 pp. folio.

552. COLONIAL NEW YORK. Indenture made be-
tween Peter Silvester of Albany, and Dirk Ten Broeck, on
sheet 174- x 14^ inches, dated May 30, 1765. Contains signa-
tures of Silvester, Wessel Van Schaick, and J. Van Rensse-
laer. With Seal.

553. COLONIAL NEW YORK. Johannes Pardon's ac-
count with Gabriel Ludlow. 1 p. folio. Poughkeepsie, 1759

^554. COLONIAL NEW YORK. Founders of New York.
An Address before the Saint Nicholas Society of New York
by James W. Beekman, 1869. Royal 8vo, original wrap-
pers, uncut. Published by the Society, 1870

* Laid in is An Account of the First Celebration of the Festi-
val of St. Nicholas by the N. Y. Historical Societv, Dec. 6,
1810. By John Pintard. 2 pp. printed on one side of the leaf
only, containing two woodcut portraits and an engraving by
Alexander Anderson.

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555. COLUMBUS. [Kettell (Samuel).] Personal Nar-
rative of the First Voyage of Columbus to America. 8vo,
original half cloth and boards, uncut. Scarce. Bost. 1827

556. COLYER (VINCENT). Report of the Christian
Mission to the U. S. Army, N. Y. 1863; Report of the
Committee of Merchants for the relief of colored people,
N. Y. , 1863; Report of the services rendered by the freed
People to the U. S. Army, N. Y. 1864. 8vo, paper covers.

557. COLYER (VINCENT). Report of the Christian
Mission to the U. S. Army, N. Y., [1863]; Report of the
Committee of Merchants for the relief of Colored People,
N. Y. 1863; Report of the Services rendered by the freed
People to the U. S. Army in North Carolina, N. Y. 1864.
In one vol. 8vo, paper covers.

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip
tion to J. B. Lossing.

558. COMBS (LESLIE). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to. To Major
Martin D. Hardin in regard to raising a corps of troops
(small portion missing). Feby. 3rd, 1815.

559. COMMON PRAYER (The Book of), according to
the use of the Church of England, translated into the Mo-
hawk language by John Hill. 8vo, leather. Hamilton, 1842

* Presentation copy from G. H. M. Johnson Onwanonsysho,
Chief of the Six Nations, with autograph inscription to B. J.
Lossing. Bookplate of the New England Corporation.

560. CONCORD COLLECTIONS, historical and miscel-
laneous, and Monthly Literary Journal, edited by J. Farmer
and J. B. Moore. Vols. II and III. 2 vols. 8vo, half calf.

Concord, 1823-24

561. CONFEDERATE Acts and Resolutions of the
Fourth Session of the Provisional Congress, held at Rich-
mond, Va. 8vo, original wrappers. Fine copy.

Richmond, 1862

562. Another copy of the same.

563. Another copy of the same.

564. CONFEDERATE. Acts and Resolutions of the
Third Session of the Provisional Congress of the Confed-
erate States. 8vo, wrappers (writing on title).

Richmond, 1861

565. CONFEDERATE. Acts of the General Assembly,
passed at the regular session, held Dec. 2d, 1861, at the
City of Wheeling. 8vo, half leather. Wheeling, 1862

566. CONFEDERATE. Address of the General As-
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate
States of America to all the Churches throughout the Earth

63

as Reported by Rev. J. H. ThornweU, D.D. 8vo, wrappers
(with marginal notes), Louisville (Ky.), 1862

* Rare. A pamphlet in favor of Slavery, printed by mem-
bers of the Presbyterian Church, and Issued by the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States
of America. Presentation copy, with inscription on front cover.

567. CONFEDERATE ALMANAC. The Confederate
States Almanac, and Repository of Useful Knowledge, for
the Year 1864. Compiled by H. C. Clarke. 13mo, printed
wrappers (several pages torn). Mobile (Ala.), 1864

* Contains a Diary of the War, etc.

568. CONFEDERATE. Andrews (R. F.). Mounted Ar-
tillery Drill. S3 plates and 8 plates of music for bugle
signals. 12mo, cloth. Charleston, 186iJ-

569. CONFEDERATE. Cairnes (J. E.). Address on the
Duty of the Slave States in the Present Crisis. Delivered
at Galveston, Dec. 13, 1860. 8vo, sheets. Galveston, 1860

570. CONFEDERATE. Constitution of the Confederate
States of America. 8vo, sewed. Title somewhat torn at
top. Richmond, 1861

571. CONFEDERATE. Constitution of the State of
Virginia and the Ordinances adopted by the Convention
which Assembled at Alexandria, February 13, 1864. 8vo,
wrappers. Alexandria, 1864

* Presentation copy from F. H. Peirpont, with autograph in-
scription on front cover.

572. CONFEDERATE. Convention between the Com-
monwealth of Virginia and the Confederate States of
America. [Excerpt.] 8vo, sewn. n. p. — [1861]

573. CONFEDERATE. Convention between the Com-
monwealth of Virginia and the Confederate States of
America. 8vo, sewed. n. p. — [1861]

574. CONFEDERATE. Correspondence of the Depart-
ment of State, in relation to the British Consuls resident in
the Confederate States. 8vo, sewed. Richmond, 1863

575. CONFEDERATE. Davis (Jefferson). Inaugural
Address of President Davis, delivered at the Capitol, Mon-
day, February 18, 1861. 8 pp. 8vo, uncut and unbound
(name on title). Montgomery, Ala., 1861

576. CONFEDERATE. Decision of the Supreme Court
of Georgia, on the Constitutionality oi the enrolling acts of
the Congress of the Confederate States of America. 8vo,
P^P®^- Augusta, 1863

577. CONFEDERATE. Digest of the Military and Naval
Laws of the Confederate States, from the Commencement
of the Provisional Congress. Arranged by Capt. W W
Lester and Wm. J. Bromwell. 8vo, half cloth (small piece
of back gone). Columbia, 1864

64

578. CONFEDERATE. Florida. Acts and Resolutions
adopted by the General Assembly of Florida at its Eleventh
Session, Tallahassee, Nov. 1, 1861. 8vo, original wrappers,
uncut. Tallahassee, 1863

579. CONFEDERATE. General Orders issued in 1864
by Adjutant and Inspector General S. Cooper, Nos. 1-70
(except No. 9), 72-76, 79, and 80. Also duplicates of Nos.
70 and 80. 84 pieces, 12mo, sheets. Richmond, 1864

580. CONFEDERATE. Georgia. Message of his Ex-
cellency, Joseph E. Brown, to the Extra Session of the
Legislature convened March 10, 1864, upon the Currency
Act, etc. 8vo, stitched. Milledgeville, Ga., 1864

5S1. CONFEDERATE. Gholson (Thos. S.). Speech on
the Policy of Employing Negro Troops, and the Duty of
all Classes to aid in the Prosecution of the War. 8vo,
sewed. Richmond, 1865

* A. L. S. from the autbor laid in.

583. CONFEDERATE. Green (Duff). Facts and Sug-
gestions relative to Finance and Currency, addressed to the
President of the Confederate States. 8vo, original wrappers.

Augusta, Ga., 1864

583. CONFEDERATE. Hardee (W. J.). Rifle and In-
fantry Tactics. Guts and diagrams. 3 vols. 18mo, half
cloth. Mobile: Goetzel, 1863

* Presentation copy from the publisher, with his autograph
in each volume.

584. CONFEDERATE. Journal of the House of Dele-
gates of the State of Virginia for the Extra Session, 1861.
8vo, wrappers. Wheeling, 1861

* Among other items of interest, this pamphlet contains
Gov. Peirpont's address, his Call for Troops, and Secretary of
War Simon Cameron's reply.

585. CONFEDERATE. Journal of the Senate, extra
Session of the Rebel Legislature, called together by a Pro-
clamation of C. F. Jackson, begun and held at Neosho
County, Miss., Oct. 31, 1861. 8vo, wrappers.

Jefferson City, 1865

586. CONFEDERATE. Joynes (Edward S.). Educa-
tion after the War. A Letter to a member of the Southern
Educational Convention. 13mo, original wrappers.

Richmond, 1863

587. CONFEDERATE. Lee (J. K.). The Volunteer's
Hand Book : containing an abridgment of Hardee's Infantry
Tactics. 16mo, wrappers. Richmond, 1861

588. CONFEDERATE. Maury (D. H.). Skirmish Drill
for Mounted Troops. 16mo, wrappers. Richmond, 1861

65

589. CONFEDERATE. Message of the Governor of
Maryland (Thomas H. Hicks) to the General Assembly, in
Extra Session, 1861. Also, Report of the Commissioners of
the Sinking Fund (Richmond, Va., Nov. 19), 1863, 2
pieces. 8vo, stitched.

590. CONFEDERATE. Message of Robert M. Patton.
Governor of Alabama, with Accompanying Documents;
Digest of the Comptroller's Decisions, etc. ; Remarks on the
Manufacture of Bank Notes, and other Promises to Pay;
Speech of Louis T. Wigfall on the Political Issues, delivered
at Tyler, Texas, Sept. 3, 1860. Together, 4 pieces. Svo,
wrappers, stitched and unbound. v. p. — v. d.

"" Several presentation copies.

THIRD SESSION
Tuesday Afternoon, May 21st, 2:30 o'clock

591. CONFEDERATE. Military Disasters. Report of
the Special Committee on the Recent Military Disasters at
Forts Henry and Donelson, and the Evacuation of Nashville.
8vo, sewed. Richmond, 1863

593. CONFEDERATE. Military Notice. Wanted 100
men for the Purpose of garrisoning Fort Brown. By au-
thority of Brig. -Gen. H. P. Bee [Signed] P. Cummings,
Brownsville, Texas, May 18, 1863 (9x8 inches).

593. CONFEDERATE IMPRINT. Miihlbach (Louisa).
Joseph II and his Court: An Historical Novel. From the
German, by Adelaide DeV. Chaudron. 4 vols. 8vo orio--
inal wrappers. Mobile, S. H. Goetzel', 186'4

* With the publisher's autograph on each title.

594. CONFEDERATE. New Orleans. Correspondence
between the Mayor and Federal Authorities relative to the
Occupation of New Orleans, together with the Proceedings
of the Common Council. Svo, original wrappers.

New Orleans, 1863

* Presentation copy from Lieut.-Col. James Smith, 128th
N. Y. Vols., with inscription.

595. CONFEDERATE. Officer's Manual (The) Napo-
leon's Maxims of War. 16mo, cloth. Richmond, 1863

596. CONFEDERATE. Official Correspondence between
the Agents of Exchange, together with Mr. Ould's Report
8vo, wrappers. Richmond, 1864

597. CONFEDERATE. Official Journal of the Proceed-
ings (English and French) of the Convention for the Revi-
sion and Amendment of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. New Orleans, 1864

* Presentation copy from James Grant Wilson to Mr. Lossing.

598. CONFEDERATE. Official Report of the Battle of
Chickamauga. Published bj' order of Congress. 8vo, sewed.

Richmond, 18U4

599. CONFEDERATE. Official Reports of Battles.
Published by Order of Congress. 8vo, half sheep.

Richmond, Va., 1862

* Presentation Copy to George W. Childs, of Philadelphia,
from [Gen'l] 0. H. T. CoUis.

600. Another copy of the same, sewed.

601. CONFEDERATE. Oldham (W. S.). Speech on
the Resolutions of the State of Texas, concerning Peace,
Reconstruction and Independence, in the Confederate States
Senate. 8vo, sheets. n. p., 1865

602. CONFEDERATE. Ordinances adopted by the Con-
vention of Virginia in Secret Session in April and May, 1861.
Svo, wrappers. Richmond, 1861

f 603. CONFEDERATE. Our Own Southern Almanac for
1866. 13mo, original wrappers. New Orleans, 1866

* Contains biographies of Confederate Generals.

?'604. CONFEDERATE. Pollard (E. A.). The Rival
Administrations : Richmond and Washington in December,
1863. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. Richmond, 1864

'■^ 605. CONFEDERATE. Proceedings of the Court of
Inquiry relative to the Fall of New Orleans. Published by
the order of Congress. 8vo, sewed. Richmond, 1864

606. CONFEDERATE. Provisional and Permanent Con-
stitutions, together with Acts and Resolutions of the Three
Sessions of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate
States. Svo, wrappers. Richmond, 1861

607. Another copy of the same.

608. CONFEDERATE. Public Laws of the Confederate
States of America, passed at the First Session of the First
Congress, 1862. Edited by James M. Matthews. 8vo,
wrappers. Richmond, 1862

609. Another copy of the same.

610. CONFEDERATE. Receipt signed by 25 employees
of the Clothing Bureau, Quartermaster's Department,
C. S. A., dated April 2, 1863.

67

611. CONFEDERATE. Regulations for the Subsistence
Department of the Confederate States. Folding tables.
12mo, cloth. Richmond, 1863

612. Another copy of the same.

613. Another copy of the same.

614. CONFEDERATE. Regulations for the Army of the
Confederate States, and for the Quartermaster's Depart-
ment and Pay Department. 8vo, original cloth.

Richmond, 1861

615. CONFEDERATE. Regulations of the Confederate
States Army for the Quartermaster's Department, including
the Pay Branch thereof. 12mo, wrappers. Richmond, 1864

616. CONFEDERATE. Regulations for the Army of the
Confederate States. With a Full Index. By Authority of
the War Department. Thick 12mo, boards, cloth back.

Richmond [Va.], 1864

617. CONFEDERATE. Report of the Secretary of War
(James A. Seddon). 8vo, sewed. Ink stain.

Richmond, Nov. 26, 1863

618. CONFEDERATE. Report of Genl. Joseph E.
Johnston, of his operations in the Department of Mississippi
and East Louisiana, together with Lieut. -Genl. Pemberton's
Report of the Battles of Port Gibson, Baker's Creek and the
Siege of Vicksburg. Bvo, sewed, uncut. Richmond, 1864

619. CONFEDERATE. Report of Genl. G. T. Beaure-
gard of the Defence of Charleston. 8vo, sewed.

Richmond, 1864

620. CONFEDERATE. Report of Lieut. -Genl. Holmes
of the Battle of Helena; also Rpt. of Lieut- -Genl. A. P.
Hill of the Battle of Bristol Station, etc. 8vo, sewed.

Richmond, 1864

621. CONFEDERATE. Rules poe Conducting Busi-
ness in the Senate of the Confederate States of America.
16mo, original wrappers. Richmond (Va.), 1862

*0n cover is written: "Alex. H. Stephens, Prest. Senate;
Viae Prest. of the C. S. A.

622. CONFEDERATE. Song Book. The Jack Morgan
Songster. By a Captain in Gen. Lee's Army. 16mo, orig-
inal wrappers. Raleton, N. C. : Brason & Farrar, 1864

* Fine copy. Very rare.

623. CONFEDERATE. South Carolina. Journal of the
Convention of the People of South Carolina, held in
1860-1-2, together with the Ordinances, Reports, Resolu-
tions, etc. Unbound, stitched, uncut.

Columbia, S. C, 1863
68

624. CONFEDERATE. Specimen (A) of Southern De-
votion; or, the Prayer of a Rebel Saint. 16ino, wrappers.

n. p. 1863
* In this tirade, couched in the form of a prayer, the name of
John Chambers occurs several times.

625. CONFEDERATE. Statutes at Large of the Con-
federate States of America, passed at the fourth se.ssion of
the First Cong-ress, 1863-4. Edited by James M. Matthews.
8vo, wrappers (back torn). Richmond, 1864

626. CONFEDERATE. Statutes at Large of the Provi-
sional Government of the Confederate States of America
from Feb. 8, 1861, to Feb. 18, 1862, inclusive. Edited by
James M. Matthews. Royal 8vo, half calf.

Richmond (Va.), 1864
* Presentation copy, with signature of a grandson of Patricia
Henry on fly-leaf.

62r CONFEDERATE. Temple (N ) and Trevor (E.).
TannhJiuser; or, the Battle of the Bards. Bvo, wrappers.
Small portion of the upper margins mouse eaten.

Mobile, 1863

•= 628. CON"FEDERATE Tennessee. Public Acts of the
State of Tennessee passed at the extra session of the Thirty-
Third General Assembly, April, 1861. 8vo, boards, cloth
back. Nashville, 1861

629. CONFEDERATE. To the People of the South.
Senator Hammond and the Tribune. By Troup. 8vo,
sewed. Charleston, 1860

630. CONFEDERATE. Warroek's Virginia and North
Carolina Almanac for 1864. 12mo, sewed, uncut. First
and last page soiled. Richmond, 1864

631. CONFEDERATE. Weekly Register: devoted to a
Record of important documents and events of the times.
Conducted by A M. Trible and C. A Schaffter. Vol. I (all
issued). 8vo, wrappers. Lynchburg, 1864

632. CONFEDERATE. Wheeler (Maj.-Genl. Joseph).
Revised System of Cavalry Tactics for the use of the
Cavalry and Mounted Infantry, C. S. A. 16 mo, half cloth.

Mobile, 1><63
*,Presentation copy from the printer, S. Goetzel, with auto-
graph inscription.

633. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. The Daily
Richmond. About ICO pieces. Folio, as issued.

Richmond, Va., 1864, etc.

634. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. Mobile Adver-
tiser and Register; Mobile Daily Tribune; Atlanta Register.
Together, about 70 pieces. Folio, as issued, v. p., ca. 1864

69

635. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. The Weekly
South Carolinian; Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel; Atlanta
Constitutionalist; Houston News; and others. Together,
about 180 pieces, folio, as issued. v. p , ca. 1864

636. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. The Southern
Organ, a Family Paper; The Southern Illustrated News;
Savaunah Republican; and others. Together, about 100
pieces, folio, as issued. v. p., ca. 1864

637. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily Dis-
patch. About 300 numbers, folio, as issued.

Richmond, Va., 1864-65

638. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. The Charlestoa
Mercury; The New Orleans Daily Picayune; The Mont-
gomery Daily Advertiser; The Charleston Daily Courier.
Together, about 125 pieces, folio, as issued, v. p., 1864, etc.

639. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. The Morning
Mississippian, Selma, Ala.; The Mobile Evening News;
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel; The Raleigh Daily Confed-
erate; The Columbia Daily Sun; and others. Together, 48
pieces, folio. v. p. 1864

640. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily Sen-
tinel. About 300 numbers, folio, as issued.

Richmond, Va., 1864-65

641. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Charlestoa
Mercury. 10 numbers, folio, as issued.

Charleston, S. C, 1861-63

642. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Columbus
Times. 24 numbers, folio, as issued. Columbus, Ga., 1864

643. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Southern
Confederacy. 28 numbers, folio, as issued.

Atlanta and Macon, Ga., 1864-65

644. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Macon Tele-
graph. 14 numbers, folio, as issued. Macon, Ga., 18b4

645. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Macon Daily
Confederate. 21 numbers, folio, as issued.

Macon, Ga., 1864-65

646. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. The Memphis
Daily Appeal; The Richmond Christian Advocate; The
Cotton States. Together, 15 pieces, folio, as issued.

V. p., 1863-64

647. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Richmond
Whig. About 300 numbers, folio, as issued.

Richmond, Va., 1864-65

648. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily Ex-
press. 86 numbers, not consecutive, folio, as issued.

Richmond, Virginia, 1864
70

649. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. Augusta Daily
Chronicle ; Raleigh Daily Progress ; Petersburg Daily Regi-
ter; Richmond Sentinel. Together, about 100 pieces, folio,
as issued. v. p., ca. 1864

650. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. New Orleans
Picayune; Wilmington Journal; Memphis Bulletin; and
others. Together, about 30 pieces, folio, as issued.

V. p. ca. 186 4

651. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. Raleigh Daily
Confederate; Atlanta Intelligencer; Columbia Guardian;
Richmond Dispatch; Richmond Whig; and others. To-
gether, about 180 pieces, folio, as issued. v. p. ca. 1864

652. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Columbus
Times. 7 numbers, folio, as Issued. Columbus, Ga., 1864-65

653. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Advertiser
and Register. About 25 numbers, folio, as issued.

Mobile, Ala., 1864-65

654. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily South-
ern Guardian. 9 numbers, folio, as issued.

Columbia, S. C, 1864

655. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily Con-
stitutionalist. 9 numbers, folio, as issued.

Augusta, Ga., 1864

656. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Montgom-
ery Daily Mail. About 80 numbers. Folio, as issued.

Montgomery, Ala., 1864

657. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The New Orleans
Bee. Text in French and English. 20 numbers. Broad-
side folio, as issued. New Orleans, 1862

658. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily Ex-
press. 19 numbers. Folio, as issued. Petersburgh,Va., 1864

659. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. The Daily News.
About 20 numbers. Folio, as issiied. Savannah, Ga., 1864

660. CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS. House Jour-
nals, 1789-1877; Senate Journals, 1818-1877; Executive
and Convention Documents, etc. 72 vols. 8vo, sheep and
half sheep. v- P-— v- d.

661. CONNECTICUT. Barber (John W.), Connecticut
Historical Collections, containing a Collection of Interest-
ing Facts, &c., relating to its History and Antiquities. 160
illustrations, and colored map. 8vo, old calf (rubbed).

New Haven, n. d.
* Laid in is a sheet of paper containing about 14 lines in Mr.
Lossing's handwriting regarding the author of the work.

71

662. CONNECTICUT. The Boundary disputes of Con-
necticut. By Clarence W. Bowen. Portraits, plans and
facsimiles. Royal 4to, cloth. Bost. 1882

* Presentation Copy from C. W. Bowen, with card, laid in.

663. CONNECTICUT. Lottery Scheme granted by the
General Assembly of the Colony of Connecticut, for raising
the sum of £400, for building a Meeting House for Publick
Worship, at Long Point, &c. 1 p. ito, printed circular.
Stonington, May, 1775. Also, A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, from
Nathaniel Minor to Andrew Adams, enclosing the above
and ealliug his attention to the list of prizes advertised.
Together, 2 pieces.

664. CONNECTICUT IN THE REVOLUTION. Oath
of Allegiance to George the Third, signed by William Feet,
of the Colony of Connecticut, Sept. 28, 1779.

665. CONSTITUTION. Folio 1 commences: "We the
People of the United States, in order to form a | more per-
fect Union . . to ordain and establish this Constitu- | tion
for the United States of America." 4to, pp. 20, printed
on one side of the leaf only with the exception of the last
two leaves, and without imprint. Uncut. 1787

* An extremely rare edition of the Constitution.

666. CONSTITUTION. Observations on the New Con-
stitution, and on the Federal and State Conventions. By
a Columbian Patriot. 8vo, unbound. N. Y. 1788

667. CONSTITUTION. The Federal and State Consti-
tutions, Colonial Charters, and other Organic Laws of the
United States. Parts I and II compiled by Ben : Perley
Poor. Second Edition. 2 vols, imperial 8vo, sheep.

Wash. 1878

668. CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. Articles
Agreed upon by the Federal Convention of the United
States of America, his Excellency George Washington, Esq. ,
President. 4 pages, folio.

New York: Printed by J. McLean, No. 41 Hanover
Square [1787].

* Contains Articles I-VII of the Federal Constitution and a
list of the delegates to the convention. The first New York
publication of the sort. Very Rare.

669. CONTINENTAL CONGRESS. A Declaration by
theRepresentativesof the United Colonies of North America,
now met in General Congress at Philadelphia, setting forth
the Causes and Necessity of their taking up Arms, pp. (5)-12
(only, no title), also An Answer to the Declaration of the
General Congress pp. (13)-92. -f Appendix (folded sheet), +
A Few More Words, on the Freedom of the Press, Addressed
by the Printer, etc., pp. 4. 8vo, sewed.

[probably Philadelphia, 1776]
72

670. CONTINENTAL CURRENCY. Four Notes issued
in 1776 for 1, 2, 3, and 8 Dollars; 5 Notes in 1778 for 7, 8,
20, and 40 Dollars. Also 2 Bank Notes of the Farmers Ex-
change Bank of Rhode Island, 1808 and 1809. 11 pieces.

671. CONTINENTAL CURRENCY. 40 Continental
bills, of various dates and for various amounts. Also an
A. L. S., from Joshua I. Cohen, regarding his collection of
Continental money and the various issues. 41 pieces.

672. CONTINENTAL CURRENCY. South Carolina
Note for Five Pounds. 12mo. 1775. Backed and worn.

673. CONTINENTAL MONEY. Georgia Certificate
for Ten Spanish Milled Dollars. 1776. 16mo.

674. COOK (EBEN.). The Sot-weed factor: or, the
Voyage to Maryland, a Satyr, in which is Described the
Laws, Government, Courts and Constitutions of the Coun-
try, and also the Buildings, Feasts, Frolicks, Entertain-
ments and Drunken Humours of the Inhabitants of that
part of America. London, 1708. Reprint. Small 4to,
wrappers. [n. p., 1869]

* Shea's Early Southern Ti-acts, No. II. Limited issue.
Presentation copy from the editor, Brantz Mayer, to B. J.
Lossing.

675. COOK (FREDERICK— Editor). Journals of the
Military Expedition of Major General John Sullivan against
the Six Nations of Indians in 1779. With Records of Cen-
tennial Celebrations. Engraved portraits and maps. Royal
8vo, cloth. . Auburn, N. Y., 1887

* Author's Presentation Copy.

676. COOK (JOEL). The Siege of Richmond. Intro-
duction by B. J. Lossing. First Edition. 12mo, cloth.

Phila. 1862

* Laid in are 3 letters by George W. Curtis, requesting Lossing
to write an introduction for the above book, etc., the manu-
script of the introduction aad a letter from Joel Cook thanking
Lossing for having written it.

677. COOKE (ELEUTHEROS). An Address in Com-
memoration of the Brilliant and Glorious Defence of Fort
Meigs, the successful raising of the siege, and the triumph-
ant repulsion of the enemy, in 1813. With a sketch of
General William Henry Harrison. 8vo, sewed (last three
leaves slightly damaged), uncut. Perrysburg, 1840

* Numerous contemporary corrections in the text and a note
by Mr. Lossing laid in. Very scarce.

678. COOKE (J. E.). Stories of the Old Dominion from
the settlement to the end of the Revolution. Illustrated.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1879

73

679. COOKE (WILLIAM D.). Revolutionary History of
North Carolina, in Three Lectures by F. L. Hawks, D. L.
Swain and Wm. A. Graham. Illustrated by Darley and
Lossing. ]2mo, cloth. Raleigh, 1853

* A. L. S. of Wm. D. Cooke and David L. Swain laid in.

680. COOPER (JAMES FENIMORE). The Battle of
Lake Erie; or, Answers to Messrs. Surges, Duer and Mack-
enzie. Diagrams. First Edition, lamo, half calf.

Cooperstown, 184.3

681. COOPER (JAMES FENIMORE). Novels. Illus-
trated with engraved titles, frontispieces and, woodcuts by
Darley. 32 vols, post 8vo, original gilt and stamped cloth.

N. Y. : Townsend, 1859-61

* Complete set of the Townsend editions, with the correct
dates, in very good condition.

682. [COOPER (THOMAS).]. An Account of the Trial
of Thomas Cooper of Northumberland, on a charge of libel
against the President of the United States. 8vo, sewed,
uncut. Phila. 1800

683. COOPER (THOMAS). A. L. S., 1 p. folio. Pala-
tine, 28 Oct., 1802. To Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* " General Dearborn expressed his surprise and astonish-
ment that you should have made an attack on Canada .raying
that he had given you express orders not to do so . . . attribut-
ing the ^vhole Blame of a failure in the attack to a breach of
these orders. "

684. COOPER (THOMAS). 2 A. L. S., 3 and 4 pp. each.
N. Y., Feb 12, and July 20, 1804, to S. Van Rensselaer.

* The first letter relates to the Van Rensselaer property in
Kesv York: "An application has been made to purchase one
of .Jo's lots in Mulberry St./ White informs me it is noiv under
lease of £.J.10.0 a year and that 11 or IS years of the lease are
unexpired. The apjMcant offers ,$1,000 for it— I myself think
the offer a good one," etc. The second letter comments on the
death of Alex. Hamilton.

685. COOPER (THOMAS). A. L. S , 3 pp. 4to. New
York, 28 Dec. 1804. To Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* Relating to the administration of the estate of Alexander
Hamilton, and the disputes arising in connection, etc.

686. COOPER (THOMAS), A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to S. Van
Rensselaer, New York, June 29, 1804; HoffmaJst (J. Og-
den), a. L. S., 3 pp folio, political and personal letter,
June 26, 1792; BARING BROTHERS, L. S., 1 p. folio, on
money matters, London, July 13, 1813. Together, 3
pieces.

687. COOPER (THOMAS). A. L. S., 1 p. oblong 12mo,
to Nathaniel Lawrence. April 23, 1791; Faulkner (J. A.).
A.L.S. 1 p. 8vo, to James Barbour, Gov. of Virginia, offer-
ing his services, &c. [Martinsburg] April 20, 1814; LlViNG-

74

STON (Wm. T.), a. L. S., 1 p. 8vo, to Nathaniel Lawrence,
Feb. 22, 1790; Ogden (David A.), A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, mentioning the troops at
Ogdensburgh, &c. Hamilton (St. Lawrence), Oct. 30, 1812.
Together, 4 pieces.

688. COOPER (WILLIAM— Founder of Cooperstown,
Father of J. Fenimore Cooper). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, relating
to arranging the Committee of the State of New York.
Addressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer. Dated Oct. 12th,
1792.

689. COOPER (WILLIAM). A. L. S., 3 pp., small 4to,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, concerning politics and the
election of a senator. Jan. 19, 1792.

690 COOPER (WILLIAM). A. L. S., to Hon. Stephen
Van Rensselaer, 1 p. folio. April 10, 1792.

* " I am held up in this county for a member of aongress,"
etc.

691. COOPER (WILLIAM). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, about
political matters. Cooperstown, July 22, 1792.

* A very interesting political letter.

692. COPP:fiE (HENRY). Grant and his Campaigns: A
Military Biography. Portrait. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1866

693. CORNELL (A. B.). Biography of Ezra Cornell.
Portrait. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1884

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of the author inserted.

694. CORNWALLIS (CHARLES MARQUIS — British
General). L. S., 1 p. folio. To Governor Nelson granting
the release on parole of two prisoners. Head Quarters,
15th Sept., 1781.

* Written while Coruwallis was shut up in York town and one
month before his surrender.

695. CORNWALLIS (EARL). Answer to Sir Henry
Clinton's Narrative of the Campaign in 1781 in North
America. 4to, paper covers. Phila., J. Campbell, 1866

* One of 75 copies printed in quarto.

696. COR WIN (EDWARD TANJORE). Historical Dis-
course of the Centennial Anniversary of the Reformed
Dutch Church of Millstoue (New Jersey). Map. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1866

697. COUNCIL OF SAFETY. Manuscript extract from
minutes, Hartford, June 1780, relating to the signing British
oaths of allegiance; and, A. L. S. and L. S. of Chev. de
Cleonard (copy) relating to the loss of a French war- ship,
1782; Egbert Benson, 1804; W. J. Duane, 1814; James
Kent, 1791; etc. (10)

75

698. [COURCY (H. DE).] Les Servants de Dieu en
Canada. Essai sur I'histoire des communautes religieuses
de femmes de la province. 8vo, wrappers. Presentation
copy to B, J. Lossing. Montreal, 1855

699. [COWPER (WILLIAM).] Olney Hymns, in Three
Books. 18mo, sheep (broken). N. Y. 1787

* With the autograph of Gilbert Livingston, member of the
first New York Provincial Congress, and Presidential Elector
in 1800, on flyleaf and title-page.

700. COXE (TENCH— Political economist). A. L. S.,
2 pp. folio. Interesting letter in regard to a large purchase
of land by a partj' of PlemingB and Dutch. June 3rd, 1793.

701. COZZENS (FREDERIC S.). Colonel Peter A.
Porter: A Memorial. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. N. Y. 1865

* Autograph presentation copy from the author, with alp.
A. L. S. inserted.

702. CRAIG (I. H.). A. L. S., 4 pp. folio, to Lord Corn-
wallis. Dated Wilmington, July 23rd, 1781.

*0n the reverse is written in an old hand "Letter from a
Tory to Cornwallis." It is partly in cypher and gives the latest
news of the movements of both parties in S. Carolina. Broken
apart at the folds.

703. CRAIG (N. B.). Sketch of the Life and Services of
Isaac Craig, Major in Proctor's Regiment of artillery during
the Revolutionary War. 16mo, cloth. Pittsburgh, 1854

704. CRAM (T. J.). Report of Colonel T. J. Cram, in
detail, upon the Taking of Norfolk, bj^ Maj.-Gen. Wool,
U. S. A. 10th May, 1862. S folding plans. 4to, wrappers.

*Laid in is an A. L. S. of the author. n. p. — n. d.

705. CRAWFORD (J. MARSHALL). Mosby and his
Men : a Record ^of the Adventures of that Renowned Par-
tisan Ranger, John S. Mosby, Colonel C. S. A. Woodcut
portraits. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1867

706. CRUIKSHANK (.GEORGE). The Glass and the
New Crystal Palace. Illustrations by George Cruikshank.
First Edition. Svo, stitched. Lond. 1853

* Laid in is a pledge dated Poughkeepsie, Oct. 23, 1867, signed
by B. J. Lossing and another, which may have resulted from
the reading of Cruikshank's powerfully written pamphlet.

707. CULLUM (GENERAL GEORGE W.). Campaigns
of the War of 1812-15 against Great Britain, sketched and
criticised. Portrait. Svo, cloth. N. Y. 1879

* A. L. S. of the author inserted.

708. CUMMINGS (THOS. J.). Historic Annals of the
National Academy of Design, New York Drawing Associa-
tion, etc. 8vo, cloth. Phila 1865

* Presentation copy from the author and several of his letters
to Mrs. Lossing.

70

709. CURTIS (D. S.). Western Portraiture, and Emi-
grants' Guide: a Description of Wisconsin, Illinois, and
Iowa, with remarks on Minnesota, and other territories.
13mo, cloth. N. Y. 1852

710. CURTIS (GEORGE TICKNOR). History of the
Origin, Formation, and Adoption of the Constitution of the
United States. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1854

* First Edition. With A. L. S. of the author laid in.

711. CURTIS (GEORGE WILLIAM). Trumps. ANoveL
Illustrations. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1861

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

712. CURZON (SARAH ANNE). Laura Secord, the
Heroine of 1812: a Drama; and Other Poems. 8vo, cloth.

Toronto, 1887

* Author's Presentation Copy, with inscription on half title.
Laid in is an A.L.S. from the author to Mr. Lossing requesting
the loan of a certain paper bearing upon the subject of the
work.

713. CUSHMAN (ROBERT). Self-Love; 1621. "The
First Sermon preached in New England; and the Oldest
Extant of any delivered in America." 12mo, printed
boards (lacks leaf of facsimiles). N. Y. 1847

714. CUSTIS (GEORGE WASHINGTON PARKE—
Grandson of Martha Washington). Autograph note, un-
signed, 1 p. 4to, undated, relating to the question of Wash-
ington being a Marshal of France.

715. CUSTIS FAMILY. The Act of Approbation of the
Act passed by the Virginia Assembly, empowering John
and Frances Custis to sell certain property entailed to
Francis Custis by the will of Daniel Park. 2 pp. folio,
with seal, dated Windsor, the 26th Octr. 1712, and signed
by Sir Edward Southwell, Secretary of State.

716. TAAHLGREN (MADELEINE V.). Memoir of
-L' John A. Dahlgren. Portraits and illustra-
tions. 8vo, cloth, uncut. Bost. 1882

717. DALL (W. H.). Tribes of the Extreme Northwest.
Tribes of Western Washington and Northwestern Oregon,
by Geo. Gibbs (Vol. I of Contributions to North American
Ethnology). Maps. 4to, cloth. Wash. 1877

718. DALLAS (ALEXANDER JAMES— Cabinet Officer
under Madison and Jefferson). L S. to Gov. Return Jona-
than Meigs, of Ohio, summoning him as a witness in the
Court Martial of Brig. -Gen. William Hull. 1 p. 4to. Feb.

12, 1813.

77

719. [DALLAS (ALEXANDER JAMES). J An Exposi-
tion of the Causes and Character of the Late War between
the United States and Great Britain [By A. J. Dallas].
8vo, half calf (holes in last leaf). Middlebury, Vt. 1815.

720. DALLAS (SIR GEORGE). A Biographical Me-
moir of the late Sir Peter Parker, Captain of his Majesty's
ship Menelaus, killed while storming the American camp
at Bellair, near Baltimore, Aug. 31st, 1814. Portrait. 4to,
old half calf. Lond. 1816

721. DALY (CHARLES P.). When was the Drama
introduced in America ? 8vo, sewed. N. Y. 1864

*■ Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing, with
A. L. 8. laid in.

722. DALY (CHARLES P.). What Produced the
American Revolution ? Oration delivered at Sag- Harbor,
N. Y., on July 5, 1875. Sag-Harbor: J. H. Hunt, 1875

* Inserted is a L. S. (with envelope), from the author.

723. DALZELL (J. M.). John Gray, of Mount Vernon,
the last Soldier of the Revolution. Bvo, wrappers, library
stamp. Wash. 1868

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing.

724. DANBURY [CONN.]. Robbins (Thomas). A Cen-
tury Sermon, delivered at Danbury, January 1, 1881 . . .
with a Sketch of the History of Danbury from the First
Settlement to the Present Time . . . with Revolutionary
Reminiscences. 12mo, wrappers. Danbury, 1846

* Third Edition. Presentation Copy from the Editor of the
"Danbury Times," with autograph inscription on title. Con-
tains several marginal notations in Mr. Lossing's handwriting.

725. DANE COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Statistics of Dane
Co., Wise, with a Sketch of the Settlement, Growth, and
Prospects of the village of Madison. Woodcuts. 12mo,
original wrappers (name on cover). Madison, 1852

*Very scarce.

726. DARNELL (ELIAS). Journal containing an ac-
curate and interesting account of the hardships, sufferings
battles, defeat, and captivity of those heroic Kentucky
Volunteers and Regulars commanded by General Win-
chester in the years 1812-13. Also two Narratives, by men
that were wounded in the Battles of the River Raizin, and
taken captive by the Indians. 16mo, boards, leather back.
Very Scarce. Phila. 1854

727. DAVIDSON (LUCRETIA MARIA). Amir Khan,
and other Poems, with a Biographical Sketch by Samuel
P. B. Morse. 12mo, boards, cloth back. N. Y. 1829

78

728. DAVILA (H. C). History of the Civil Wars of
France. Folio, old red morocco, gilt panelled sides, the
crowned monogram of King Charles II in each corner
and on the panels of the back (rubbed), gilt edges. Im-
print slightly damaged, writing on title. • In the Savoy, 1678

739. DAVIS (JOHN). A Poem on the Imortality of the
Soul ; To which is Prefixed an Essay upon the same Sub-
ject by Dr. Thomas Sheridan; together with Historical Re-
lations concerning Ireland. 16mo, old calf. Dublin, 1733

730. DAVIS (J. A. G.). A. L. S., 1837, on the bequests
of Madison to the University of Va. ; and A. L. S. and L. S.
of Egbert Benson, 1774; J. K. Beekman, 1812; Thomas
Cooper, 1811; Theodorus Bailey, 1801; Solomon van Rens-
selaer, copy of a letter, 1816, giving a full account of the
Battle of Qaeenstown, 14 pp. ; A. Campbell, certified copy
of land grant. Fort George, N. Y. 1772; T. Wilbeck. (8)

731. DAVIS (MATTHEW L.). Memoirs of Aaron Burr.
With Miscellaneous Selections from his Correspondence.
^ portraits. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. T. 1852

732. DAVIS (RICHARD B.). Poems by Davis; with a
Sketch of his Life. 12mo, half calf. Scarce. N. Y. 1807

733. DAVIS (W. W. H.). El Gringo; or. New Mexico
and her People. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1857

734. DAVIS (W. W. H.). History of the 104th Penn-
sylvania Regiment, from Aug. 22, 1861, to September 30,
1864. Portrait. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1866

* Presentation copy with A. L. S. from the author to B. J.
Lossing laid in.

735. DAVIS (W. W. H ). The Spanish Conquest of
New Mexico. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, uncut.

Doylestown, Pa., 1869

* Contains much detail relative to the prolonged hostilities
between the Spaniards and Indians, religious rites, method of
warfare, &o.

736. DAWSON (H. B.). The Assault on Stony Point,
by General Anthony Wayne, July 16, 1779. Map and
facsimiles. 4to, paper covers. Morrisania, 1863

* Limited to 350 copies. Presentation copy from the author,
with autograph inscription to B. J. Lossing.

737 Another copy of the same.

738. DAY (JEREMIAH— President of Yale College).
A L S , 2-pp. 4to. To Hon. Smith Thompson, on confer-
ring the degree of Doctor of Laws. Yale College, Sept.
10th, 1824.

739. DAY (SHERMAN). Historical Collections of the
State of Pennsylvania. Numerous illustrations. 8vo, sheep
{joints cracked). Pl^ila. [1843]

79

740. DEANE (SILAS— Patriot who took a leading part
in the outbreaks which led to the Revolution). Early
A. L. S., 1 p folio. Wethersfleld (Conn.), Jan. 19, 1772,
to Andrew Adams, member of the Council of 1771 (edges
ragged) . Relates to the sale of land and seeds for planting.

741. DEANE (SILAS). Two A. L. S. to the same, 1 p.
each folio, Feb. 24 and May 6, 1772, each relating to pro-
ceedings against Silas Bingham. (3 pieces. )

742. DEANE (SILAS). Papers in relation to the case of
Silas Deane, now first published from the original manu-
script. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1855

* Presentation A. L. S. from J. A. McAllister to B. J. Lossing,
laid in.

743. Another copy of the same. Cloth. Phila. 1855

744. DEARBORN (HENRY A. S.). A Sketch of the
Life of the Apostle Eliot, prefatory to a Subscription for
erecting a Monument to his Memory. Frontispiece. 8vo,
original wrappers. Roxbury, 1850

* Presentation copy to Frederick Kidder, the author.

745. DEARBORN (GEN. HENRY— Secty. War under
Jefferson, 1801-9). L. S., 1 p. folio. War Dpt., Nov. 8,
1805, to The Governor of the Mississippi Territory, Robert
Williams.

* Asking for Militia Return for the President. List of names
written on second sheet which includes Claiborne, Steele,
Montgomery, and others.

746. DEARBORN (GEN. HENRY). L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
War Dept., Sept. 17, 1807, to the Governor of Ohio, Thomas
Kirker.

* Requesting the organization and equipment of a regiment
of Militia to be held in readiness to assist Gov. Hull of Michigan
on the outbreak of war. " In the event of actual hostilities on
the part of the Indians, and of a call on you for aid by Gover-
nor Hull."

747. DEARBORN (GEN. HENRY). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to
the Governor of Ohio, War Department, Oct. 29, 1808. Re-
fers to the taking of " effectual measures to organize, arm
and equip and hold in readiness his respective proportion
of 100,000 militia," etc.

748. DEARBORN (GEN. HENRY). L. S., 1 p. 4to. To
Gen. Armstrong, Head Quarters, Greenbush, Sept. 11, 1812

* Gen. Dearborn was then in command of the Northern De-
partment and requests that Major Armistead be sent from
New York to join him. The latter, in 1814, successfully de-
fended Fort Henry and saved Baltimore.

749. DEARBORN (NATHANIEL). Boston Notions;
being an Authentic and Concise Account of "That Village,"
from 1630 to 1847. Numerous illustrations. 16mo, leather
(joints weak). Bost. 1848

80

750. DEBATES OF CONGRESS. Abridgment of the
Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856. Prom Gale's and
Seaton's Annals of Congress, &c. By the Author of the
Thirty Years' War. 16 vols, royal 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. : Appletons, 1860-61

751. DECATUR (STEPHEN— American Naval Officer).
A. L. S., 2 pp. l-2mo, to Madame (Ewell). No place, Feb. 9, '
no j'ear. Acknowledges the receipt of $20.00 for Fire In-
surance purposes. Also, contains letter in third person
from Dr. Ewell, written on back of Decatur's communica-
tion, referring to his trusteeship, &c.

752. DECATUR (SUSAN— Wife of Commodore Stephen
Decatur). A. L. S., 8 pp. 4to, December 19th, 1820, to an
unnamed correspondent, in regard to the testimony at the
Court Martial of Commodore Barron, and to Barron's con-
duet after the duel with Decatur.

* The letter, written several months after the death of De-
catur, deals with the statements of Barron in regard to the
cause of the duel, and with the prevalent misunderstanding of
Decatur's attitude towards Barron in the months preceding.
Evidently the whole testimony of the Court Martial had not
been published, but only the part brought forward in defence
of Barron.

753. DE COSTA (B. F.). Notes on the History of Fort
George during the Colonial and Revolutionary Periods.
Map. Royal 8vo, wrappers, uncut. N. Y. 1871

754. DE COSTA (B. P.). Columbus and the Geographers
of the North. 4to, original wrappers, uncut. Hartford, 1872

* Laid in is a 1 p. presentation A. L. S. from the author.

755. [DEFOE (DANIEL).] Jure Divino: A Satyr, in
Twelve Books. By the Author of The True Born English-
man. Portrait by Van der GucM. Folio, old calf (one
cover lacking, and margins of a few leaves damaged).

* First Edition. Lond. 1706

756. DE HASS (WILLS). History of the Early Settle-
ment and Indian Wars of Western Virginia; embracing an
account of the various expeditions in the West previous to
1795, etc. Illustrated. Fiest Edition. 8vo, cloth.

Wheeling, 1851

757. DELAPLAINE (JOSEPH— Publisher). A. L. S.,
3 pp. 4to. To Smith Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.

Dec, 1819.

* Regarding Mr. Thompson's portrait for his "Repository,"
which he says "lias become very extensive and brilliant, and
gives universal satisfaction. Indeed there is nothing like it in
the United States."

81

758. DE PEYSTER (ABRAHAM— Treasurer of the
Province of New York, 17;il-1767). D. S., 1 p. folio, partly
printed bond, signed also by John Way, Dutchess Co.,
N. Y., and James Feilbin, May, 1754.

* An interesting early New York document from the signa-
ture of the Treasurer of the Province, and from the document
having evidently been printed by a New York printer, probably
either Parker or Weyman.

759. DE PEYSTER (GERARD). A. N. S., to Gen.
Philip Schuyler (then Colonel). 1 p. 4to. Dated New
York 5th May, 1774.

* The letter refers to the General's daughter, who afterwards
was Mrs. Alexander Hamilton.

760. DE PEYSTER (GERARD). Three A. L. S. (8vo
and 4to), to Col. Philip Schuyler; N. Y., April 2 and 13,
1784, and May 35, 1774. Also A. L. in the third person to
the same, dated Monday morning, March 20, 1775, in which
he states that "he would have furnished him (Schuyler)
with his account, but that for several days past he has
been very much indisposed," &c.

761. DE PEYSTER (J. WATTS). The History of Car-
ausius, the Dutch Augustus; with which is Interwoven an
Historical and Ethnological Account of the Menapii. 8vo,
wrappers, uncut. Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1858

762. DE PEYSTER (J. WATTS). The Maryland Cam-
paign of September, 1862. The Battles of the South Moun-
tain and of the Antietam. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1867

763. [DE PEYSTER (J. WATTS).] La Royale, Part VHI.
The Last Twenty-four Hours of the Army of Northern Vir-
ginia. Major-General A. A. Humphreys, and the combined
second-third Corps at Appomatox Court House, Apr. 8-9,
1865. Portrait. 4to, wrappers. N. Y. 1872

* Only 100 copies printed. Presentation A. L. S. from the
author to B. J. Lossing laid in.

764. DE PEYSTER (J. WATTS). Major-General George
H. Thomas. The Annual Address before the N. Y. His-
torical Society. 4to, wrappers. N. Y. 1875

* Laid in is a presentation postal and a 1 p. A. L. S. from the
author.

765. DESHA (JOSEPH— Soldier and Gov. of Kentucky).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to. To Gov. Isaac Shelby, Washington,
Dec. 9th, 1814.

* A very interesting letter on army and other matters.

766. DE WITT (SIMEON— Chief of Washington's topo-
graphical staff in the Revolution, later Surveyor- General
of New York). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to General Schuyler,
Albany, June 13, 1796. Informs Schuyler that there is a
balance of about £400 " coming to the Surveyors of the
Cayuga and Onondaga Reservations," &e.

83

767. DE WITT (THOMAS). A Discourse delivered in
the North Reformed Dutch Church iu the City of New
Yorlj, on the last Sabbath iu August, 1856. Illusirated.
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1857

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion.

768. DIARY of the Siege of Detroit in the War with
Pontiac. Also a Narrative of the Principal Events of the
Siege, by Major Robert Rogers; a Plan for conducting In-
dian Affairs, by Colonel Bradstreet; aud other authentick
documents, never before printed. Edited with notes by
P. B. Hough. Small 4to, cloth. Albany: Munsell, 1860

* Letter by L. K. Haddock laid in.

769. DICKENSON (JONATHAN). Narrative of a Ship-
wreck in the Gulph of Florida; showing God's protecting
Providence, iu Times of Greatest Difficulty, and most emi-
nent Danger. Sixth Edition. 16mo, half morocco.

Stamford, N. Y. : Daniel Lawrence, 1803

770. [DICKINSON (.JOHN). J A New Essay [by the
Pennsylvanian Parmer] on the Constitutional Power of
Great Britain over the Colonies in America; with the Re-
solves of the Committee for the Province of Pennsylvania,
and their Instructions to their Representatives in Assem-
bly. 8vo, half calf. Loud. 1774

771. DICKINSON (JOHN). Stille (Charles J.). The
Life and Times of John Dickinson, 1733-1808. (Memoirs
of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Vol. XIII.) Por-
trait. Royal 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1891

* Presentation copy from the compiler, with autograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

''-772. DICTIONARY OF COMMERCE. De Colauge (L.).
The American Dictionary of Commerce, Manufactures,
Commercial Law, and Finance. 600 illustrations. 2 vols,
imperial 8vo, cloth, gilt (somewhat rubbed). Bost. 1880

773. DIETZ (A. P.— Editor). For Our Boys; a Collec-
tion of Original Literary Offerings by Popular Writers at
Home and Abroad. 8vo, cloth, gilt. San Francisco, 1879

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from the editor. Contains original
contributions by Benson J. Lossing, Dr. H. W. Bellows, "Eli
Perkins," Henry George, and many others.

"=" 774. DIGBY (ROBERT — English Admiral in command
of the North American Fleet, 1781). L. S., 1 p., folio. On
board H.M.S. Warwick, June 9, 1782.

* Permission for an American ship to proceed to Virginia, in
settlement of certain conditions in the Capitulation of York-
town.

83

775. DILLON (J. B.). History of Indiana, from its
earliest exploration by Europeans to the close of the terri-
torial government in 1816; comprehending a history of the
discoverj', settlement, and civil and military affairs of the
territory of the U. S. Northwest of the River Ohio. Illus-
irations and maps. 8vo, sheep. Indianapolis, 1859

776. DINWIDDIE PAPERS. Official Records of Robert
Dinwiddie, Lieutenant Governor of the Colony of Virginia,
1751-58, now first printed from the MS. in the Collection
of the Virginia Historical Society, with an Introduction
and Notes by R. A. Brock. 2 portraits and map. 2 vols.
8vo, cloth, uncut. Richmond, 1883-84

777. DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE of the Amer-
ican Revolution and to the adoption of the Constitution in
1789. 9 vols. 8vo, sheep. Wash. 1837-57

778. DIRICKSEN (GEN. SAMUEL). Manuscript Docu-
ment, unsigned, written about 1817, giving a biographical
notice of Gen. Diricksen and his Revolutionary career.
4 pp. folio.

* The writer states that it was Diricksen who fired on the
Vulture, aloop-of-war, and prevented Andre's return to New
York by water, leading to the British Adjutant's capture and
execution.

779. DISPUTE with America considered in a Series of
Letters from a Cosmopolite to a Clergyman. 8vo, half calf.

Lond. [1812]

780. DIX (GEN. JOHN A.). Broadside Proclamation,
dated Nov. 1, 1861, authorizing the arrest of any Confeder-
ate soldiers attempting to vote in Maryland. Folio.

Bait. 1861

781. DIX (MORGAN). Memoirs of John Adams Dix,
compiled by his son. Illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1883

* Presentation copy with two autograph letters signed from
the author to B. J. Lossing laid in.

782. DOCUMENTS OF CONGRESS, Etc. Copy signed by
Chas. Lee, secretary, relating to monies paid to John Jay
and Henry Laurens, Nov. 23, 1779; Agreement between
Alexander Hamilton and N. Lawrence, in writing of the
latter, 1789 ; and A. L. S. and L. S. of Elisha Boudinot,
1796; De Mengen of Burgoyne's army to Gov. Jefferson,
1781; Mary Bryson in the writing of Elias Boudinot, 1792,
receipt for making a wax bust of Washington; etc. (10)

783. DODGE (W. E.). Old New York. Portrait. 8vo,
wrappers. N. Y. 1880

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. from the author to B. J.
Lossing laid in.

84

784. DODGE (WILLIAM S.). Robert Henry Hender-
shot; or, the Brave Drummer Boy of the Rappahannock.
Engraved portrait. Square 8vo, cloth. Chicago, 1867

* Presentation copy. On fly-leaf is autographed, " To Benson
J. Lossing, Esq., compliments of JR. H. Hendershot {" Druminer
Boy''), Chicago, Jan. 13, 1867." Laid in are A. L. S. from
Lossing to Hendershot, the cover of the package in which the
book was sent with Hendershot's handwriting, and a news-
paper clipping.

785. DORAN'S TABLE TRAITS; Training for Seamen;
Coghlin's Results of Slavery; and others. Together, 31
vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

786. DOW (LORENZO). A Chain, with its Concomi-
tants: or, Polemical reflections. 16mo, wrappers.

Poughkeepsie, 1809

787. DOWSE LIBRARY. Proceedings of the Massa-
chusetts Historical Society relating to the donations from
Thomas Dowse, with the Eulogy of Edward Everett. Front-
ispiece and portraits. 8vo, cloth.

Bost. : Privately printed, 1859

* Presentation copy from the editor, G-eorge Livermore.

788. DRAKE (JOSEPH RODMAN) and HALLECK
(FITZ-GREENE). The Crokers. Portraits. First Com-
plete Edition. 8vo, paper wrappers.

N. Y, : Bradford Club, 1860

* Only 100 copies printed. Presentation copy from John B.
Moreau.

789. DRAKE (SAMUEL ADAMS). Old Landmarks and
Historic Personages of Boston. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth.

Bost. 1873

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of author inserted.

790. DRAKE (SAMUEL ADAMS). Historic Fields and
Mansions of Middlesex. Illustrations. First Edition.
12mo, cloth. Bost. 1874

791. DRAKE (SAMUEL G.). The History of the Great
Indian War of 1675-6, commonly called King Philip's
War. Also, of the Old French and Indian Wars from 1689
to 1704. By Thomas Church. With Numerous Notes and
Appendix by S. G. Drake. Portraits. 12mo, sheep (joints
■weak). Cooperstown, 1848

792. DRAKE (SAMUEL G.). Biography and History of
the Indians of North America from its First Discovery.
Illustrated. 8vo, old half calf. Bost. 1851

* Presentation copy from the author, and A. L. S. laid in.

793. DRAKE (SAMUEL G.). Result of some Researches
among the British Archives for information relative to the
founders of New England in 1858-60. Portraits and map.
Small 4to, cloth. Bost. 1860

* Presentation copy from the editor to B. J. Lossing.

85

794. DRAKE (SAMUEL G.)- The Old Indian Chronicle;
being a collection of exceedingly rare Tracts written and
published in the time of King Philip's War. Folding map.
Small 4to, cloth, gilt tops, uncut. Bost. I8h7

795. DRAMATIC. Literarj^ and Graphical Illustrations
of Shakespeare and the British Drama. 200 woodcuts.
12mo, cloth, gilt edges. Lend. 1831

796. DRAPER (JOHN WILLIAM). Thoughts on the
Future Civil Policy of America. 8vo, cloth, uncut

N. Y. 1865

797. DRAPER (LYMAN C). King's Mountain, and its
Heroes; History of the Battle of King's Mountain, Oct. 7,
1780. Engraved portraits, maps and plans. Royal 8vo,
decorative cloth. Cinn. 1881

* Laid in are several A. L. S. from the author, with envel-
opes, circulars, &c. Author's presentation copy, vpith auto-
graph inscription on fly-leaf.

798. DRAPER (LYMAN C). An Essay on the Auto-
graphic Collections of the Signers of the Declaration of
Independence and of the Constitution. Portrait. 4to, cloth,
gilt top, uncut. N. Y. 1889

* Presentation copy, vyith autograph inscription by the
author.

799. DROWNE (SOLOMON). Journal of a Cruise in
the Fall of 1780 in the Private Sloop of War, Hope. With
Notes by Henry T. Drowne. 8vo, loose sheets in wrappers.

N. Y. 1872

* Printed by Charles L, Moreau and Henry R. Drowne, when
boys. Ijaid in are letters from the printers, and from Henry
T. Drowne, and a portrait of Henry R. Drowne, at about 13
years of age.

800. DUANE (WILLIAM). A Hand-Book for Infantry:
Containing the first Principles of Military Discipline, etc.,
etc. Plates. 8vo, boards, uncut. Phila. 18i3

801. [DUANE (WILLIAM) ] The Two Americas, Great
Britain, and the Holy Alliance. Second Edition. 8vo,
sewed. Wash. 18^4

802. DUANE (WILLIAM), A. L. S., 1813; G. Bancker,
L. S., 1795; J. Burke, A.L.S., 1776; P Burteell, A.L.S.,
1819; D. Brooks, judge, three A, L. S., etc., 1805-6; T.
Morris, A. L. S., 1793; A. J. Dallas, L. S. [1801]; C.
ROOSA, A. L. S., Albany, 1795; T. L. Witbbek, A. L. S.,
1792; T. J. Oakley, three A. L. S., 1808-23; N. Sanford,
A. L. S., 1815. (15)

803. DUER (W. A.). Life of William Alexander, Earl
of Sterling, Major-General in the Army of the U. S. during
the Revolution, with selections from his correspondence.

Portrait and plans . 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1847

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. from the author to B. J.
Lossing inserted.

86

80-t. [DULANEY (DANIEL).] Considerations on the
propriety of imposing; taxes in the British Colonies, for the
purpose of raising a Revenue, bj' Act of Parliament. 8vo,
half calf. Title slightly damaged. Loud. 17tJ6

805. DUMMER (JEREMIAH). A Defence of the New-
England Charters. 8vo, old half calf.

Loud.: J. Almon [1765]

806. DUNLAP (WILLIAM). A History of the American
Theatre. First Edition. 8vo, cloth (broken). N. Y. 1832

807. DUNLAP (WILLIAM). History of the Rise and
Progress of the Arts of Design in the Uaited States. First
Edition. 2 vols. 8vo, half cloth. N. Y. 1534

* Laid in are an engraving of the author and a letter referring
to him.

808. DUNLAP (WILLIAM). History of the New
Netherlands, Province of New York, and State of New
York, to the Adoption of the Federal Constitution. Maps.

2 vols. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. : Printed for the author and his representatives,
1839-1840.

* Contains many references to the Indians of New York.

809. DUNSHEE (HENRY W.). History of the School
of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in the City of
New York. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

* Presentation copy, with inscription and A. L. S. of the
author laid in.

810. DURAND (JOHN). John TrumbuU. Reproduc-
tions of TrumbulV s ivork, and facsimile documents. 4to,
wrappers, uncut. Bost. 1881

* Presentation copy, with author's autograph inscription on
wi'apper.

811. DURKEE (COL. J.). L. S., 1 p. 12mo. To Andrew
Adams, in regard to deserters. Camp Highlands, Jan'y,
1781.

812. DUTCH CHURCH IN NEW YORK. Letter in
Dutch from the Church in Amsterdam to the Church in
Poughkeepsie. 3 pp. folio, August, 1745, with signatures
(a few words defective). Articles of Submission of the
Dutch Church in Albany (in dispute with the Mayor and
Council over land in the Hudson River), manuscript copy,

3 pp. folio. 1815. (2)

813. DUXBURY, MASS. Winsor (Justin). History of
the Town of Duxbury, Mass., with Genealogical Registers.
Portrait of Brig gs Alden. Royal 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1849

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

814. DUYCKINCK (E. A.). Memorial of Francis L.
Hawks. Portrait. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1871

87

815. DUYCKINCK (GERARDUS, Jr.), two autograph
receipts signed ; and A. L. S. or L. S. of David Ely, 1778,
on the war and politics; Capt. PHILIP CHURCH, 1807; Gen.
S. A. Barker, 1813, stating he served with Montgomery in
Canada; James Kent, 1791; Peter P. Goelet, 1795; J.
GoELET, 1789; James Cooper, 1790; and W. Cock, 1790.
(10)

816. DWIGHT (THEODORE). History of the Hartford
Convention. With a Review of the Policy of the United
States Government which led to the War of 1812. 8vo,
cloth. N. Y. 1833

817. DWIGHT (TIMOTHY). The Conquest of Canaan:
a Poem, in Eleven Books. 12mo, old calf. Hartford, 1785

818. DYE (JOHN SMITH). The Adder's Den; or,
Secrets of the Great Conspiracy to overthrow Liberty in
America, etc., etc. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1864

819. "p'ARLY AMERICAN BOOK CATALOGUE.
■'-^ Samuel Campbell's Sale Catalogue of Books
for 1787; History, Voyages, Travels, Miscellanies, and Bio-
graphy. 12mo, half calf, partly uncut (some leaves badly
foxed).

830. EARLY AMERICAN MAPS. Maps of Carolina,
Virginia, Island of Hispaniola, Chart of the Western
Ocean, The Island of Jamaica, The Coast of America. 6
pieces, folio, very poor condition, sold with all faults.

Lond., n. d.

821. EARLY AMERICAN NEWSPAPER. The Weekly
Inspector. From August 30, 1806, to August 22, 1807. All
EVER ISSUED. Bound in 1 vol. 8vo, old sheep. N. Y. 1806-7

* Edited by Thomas Green Fessenden (Christopher Caustic).
Contains full details of the Aaron Burr Conspiracy, Trial, etc.,
etc. (Name on first number. )

822. EARLY SHORTHAND. Gould (M. T. C). The
Art of Short-Hand Writing. Engravings. IHmo, half
cloth and boards. Phila. 1829

823. EARLY WEST. McLung (John A.). Sketches of
Western Adventure: containing an Account of the most
interesting incidents connected with the Settlement of the
West, from 1755 to 1794, etc. Woodcut frontispiece. 12mo,
sheep. Cinn. 1839

*Very scarce. Contains accounts of Daniel Boone, Simon
Kenton, John Slover, William Crawford, and other pioneers,
and their many adventures with the Indians.

824. EARLY WEST. Our Pioneers. Biographical
Sketches of Early Pioneers of Licking County. 8vo,
wrappers. Newark, Ohio, 1872

8-25. EARLY WEST. Palmer (Joel) Journal of Travels
over the Rocky Mountains, to the mouth of the Columbia
River, in 1845-6, etc. 1-^mo, half calf. Cinn. 1852

826. EARLY WESTERN NEW YORK. Report of the
Surveyor General on the Oneida, Cayuga, and Onondaga
Reservations. 3 pages, small folio. [Albany, 1801]

827. EAST BOSTON, MASS, Sumner (William H.). A
History of East Boston ; with Biographical Sketches of its
Early Proprietors, and an Appendix. Portraits and maps.
Thick 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1858

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
flyleaf. Laid in are: Pamphlet by W. H. Sumner on "Some
Recollections of Washington's Visit to Boston " ; and a printed
obituary notice of the author (in envelope).

828. EASTMAN (H. G.). In Memory of Hon. H. G.
Eastman, died July 13, 1878. Portrait. Square 8vo, cloth.

[n. p., 1878]

* A Pamphlet and 4 letters, by various people, referring to
Eastman, laid in.

829. EATON (WILLIAM— American General). A.L.S.,
1 p. 4to, to Commodore Preble, Portland. Boston, Dec. 3,
1806.

"Eli E, Danielson, the bearer, belongs to your family — the
Navy. He inherits the ground work of a man. It is yours to
raise him to perfect stature. He has, cash, fifty dollars " etc.

830. EATON (GEN. WILLIAM). Life of General Eaton,
Consul at Tunis, Commander of the Christian Forces that
marched from Egypt through the Desert of Barca, 1805, etc.
Frontispiece portrait. 8vo, old sheep (Circulating Library
copy). Brookfield [1843]

831. EDDY (RICHARD). History of the Sixtieth Regi-
ment, New York State Volunteers. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1864

* Presentation copy from the author.

832. EDDY (THOMAS— Prison reformer and one of the
early advocates of the Erie Canal). A. L. S. to Gilbert
Livingston (of the Dutchess Turnpike Company), in regard
to the building of roads and bridges, urging the use of the
most durable materials. 2 pp. 4to. Dated New York, 4th
month, 1st day, 1803.

833. EDWARDS (CHARLES). The History and Poetry
of Finger-Rings. Colored frontispiece and illustrations.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1855

834. [EELS (SAMUEL).] A Sermon delivered some time
in 1776, 32 pp. 18mo, from the text Proverbs III, 1. Bound
in is a newspaper clipping by Martha Russel, in which she
rather romantically describes a similar sermon by the same
writer, immediately after which a company Is said to have
been raised for Washington's army, with the preacher as

captain. ^, . ^ ,

* Inserted is an A. L. S. from Whitman Peck.

835. ELIOT (REV. JOHN). Moore (Martin). Memoirs
of the Life and Character of Rev. John Eliot, Apostle of
the N. A. Indians. 16mo, old sheep. Bost. 1S23

836. ELIZABETH-TOWN. Notes, Historical and Bi-
ographical, concerning Elizabeth-town, its eminent men,
churches and ministers. By Nicholas Murray. Frontis-
piece. 12mo, old half calf. Elizabeth-town, 1844

837. ELLSWORTH (OLIVER— Member Continental Con-
gress). A.L.S., 2 pp., to Andrew Adams. Dated at Phila-
delphia, Dec. 17, 1778.

* Interesting; letter relating to the doings of Congress. " Some
people I find blame Congress that she does not move faster. I
think it is because she wants heads or wants hearts ... It ii
vain to expect dispatch any more than secrecy or vigor from a
large and multifarious assembly, where everybody is to he heard,
everybody to be consulted . . . The people must have patience if
they will have power," etc. Several holes have affected some
vpords.

838. ELLSWORTH (OLIVER— Chief Justice of the
United States Supreme Court). Autograph note by Ells-
worth, signed by Ebenezer Chaplin. Dated Jany. 9, 1784.

839. ELMORE'S REGIMENT. List of Ofacers who have
received commissions. 1 p. folio. Dated April 15.

N. Y. [Probably in the handwriting of Charles Thomson.]

* Among the names is that of Robert Cochran, commissioned
as major 25th July. Lossing's Field Book of the Revolution
gives a view of that distinguished soldier's tombstone; another
name is William Hubbel, no doubt the noted Indian fighter
and pioneer.

840. ELY (ALFRED). Journal of Alfred Ely, a Prisoner
of War in Richmond. Edited by Chas. Lanman. Portrait.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 18B2

841. EMINENT AMERICANS (Lossing); Life of Col.
Burr; In Memoriam ; James A. Garfield (Bundy) ; Life of
General Harrison ; and others, similar. Together, 19 vols,
royal 8vo and smaller, various bindings. v. p. — v. d.

842. EMMET (THOMAS ADDIS— Irish Patriot). 3 pp.
4to, to Hon Smith Thompson. New York, July 29th, 1 823.

843. EMMONS (LIEUT. GEORGE F.). The Navy of
the United States, from the commencement, 1775 to 1853;
with a brief history of each vessel's service, etc. 4to, cloth.

Wash. 1853

* Presentation copy from the author, with A. L. S. laid in.

844. EMORY (COL. W. H. ). Notes of a Military Recon-
noissance from Fort Leavenworth, in Missouri, to San
Diego, in California, etc. Numerous illustrations. 8vo,
old half roan. Wash. 1848

90

845. ENGLISH LIBERTIES; or, The Free-born Subjects
Inheritance, containing Magna Charta, Charta de Foresta,
etc., with comments on each of them. Compiled first by
Henry Care, and continued, with large additions, by Will-
iam Nelson. 12mo, sheep (portion of title cut away).

Providence, R. I., 1774

846. ENGLISH POLICY. The Late Occurrences in
North America, and Policy of Great Britain Considered.
12mo, half calf. Lond. 1776

* The writer is in favor of conciliatory measures with the
colonies.

847. ENGRAVINGS. A Scrap-book containing about
350 India proofs before letters of maps, portraits, and views
for the illustration of Lossing's books, many with pencilled
notes identifying the subjects. 4to, half morocco.

848. ENTICK (JOHN). General History of the late War :
containing its Rise, Progress, and Event, in Europa, Asia.
Africa and America. Vols. I-IV. Portraits, maps and
plans. 4 vols. 8vo, calf. Sold not returnable. Lond. 1766, '63

849. EVANS (SAMUEL— Captain of the Chesapeake).
Two A. L. S. 1 p. 4to. To Smith Thompson, 1832 & 1823.

850. EVELYN (W. G.). Memoir and Letters of Captain
W. Glanville Evelyn of the 4th Regiment (" King's Own ").
Edited by G. D. Scull. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, uncut.

Oxford: Privately Printed, 187»

* Presentation copy from G. D. Scull and with 3 A. L. S.
inserted.

851. EVELYNS IN AMERICA (The). Compiled from
Family Papers and other Sources, 1608-1805. Edited and
annotated by G. D. Scull. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth

Oxford: Printed for Private Circulation, 1881

* Presentation copy from the Editor.

852. EUSTIS (WILLIAM— Secretary of War, 1809-12).
L. S. 3 pp. 4to. War Dept., Sept. 17, 1812. To Governor
Shelby of Kentuckj'.

* Notif^-ing the Governor that General Harrison has been ap-
pointed to the command on the frontier, and referring to the
embargo and other political topics.

853. EXAMINER. The Examiner: Containing Political
Essays on the most important Events of the Time; Public
Laws, and Official Documents. Barent Gardenier, Esq.,
Editor. Vols. I and II, Oct. 25, 1813, to Oct. 1814. 2 vols.
8vo, old calf. N. Y., n. d.

854. TT^AITH AND FANCY (Savage), 1864; Manners
^ (Mrs. Hale), 1868; Early History of Amenia

(Reed), 1875; and others. Together, 8 vols. 12mo and 8vo,
various bindings. v. p — v. d.

* Several presentation copies, with inscriptions, and A. L. S.
laid in.

91

855. FARMER (J.) and MOORE (J. B.). Collections,
Topographical, Historical and Biographical, relating ])rin-
cipally lo New-Hampshire. Vol. I. 8vo, half calf.

Concord, 1831

85(1. FARNHAM (THOMAS J.). Travels in the Great
Western Prairies, the Anahuac and Roclvy Mountains, and
in the Oregon Territory. First Edition. l;imo, original
cloth. Poughkeepsie, 1841

867. FEATHERSTONHAUGH (G. W.). Report of a
Geological Reconnoissauce made in 1835 of Green Bay and
the Wisconsin Territory, to the Coteau de Prairie, an ele-
vated ridge dividing the Missouri from the St. Peter's River.
8vo, old half calf. Wash. 1836

858. FEDERALIST. The Federalist: A Collection of
Essays, written in favor of the New Constitution. Vol. I
only (should be 2). 16mo, old calf. N. Y. 1799

*Witb the names of the authors of the several papers
written in.

859. FEDERALIST. Tlie Federalist. To which is added
Pacificus on the Proclamation of Neutrality, lilsewise the
Federal Constitution, with all the Amendments. 3 vols, in
one, 8vo, half calf. N. Y. 1802

860. FERRIS (BENJAMIN G.). Utah and the Mormons.
The History, Government, Doctrine, Customs, and prospects
of the Latter-day Saints. Illustrated. First Edition.

N. Y. 1854

801. [FIELD (CYRUS W.).] Proceedings at the Bam [uet
held in Honor of Cyrus W. Field, Esq., of New York, in
Willis's Rooms, London, on Wednesdaj', 1st July, 1868.
12mo, cloth, gilt edges. Lond. 1868

862. FIELD (THOMAS W.). The Battle of Long Island,
with connected preceding events and the subsequent Ameri-
can Retreat. Introductoiy Narrative (Vol. II of Memoirs
of the L. I. Hist. Soc). Illustrated. 8vo, cloth.

Brooklyn, 1869

863. FIELD FAMILY. Record of the Family of the late
David D. Field. Portraits. 8vo, wrappers.

Printed for the Family, 1880

* Laid in is a list of personal statistics in the autograph of
Cyrus W. Field, giving his name, residence, occupation, place
and date of birth, etc.

864. FILLMORE (MILLARD). The Executive Acts of
ex- President Fillmore, with reasons for his election, and a
Memoir of his Life and Administration, and a Life of
Andrew Jackson Donelson of Tennessee. Portrait of Fill-
more. 8vo, original wrappers. N. Y. 1856

* Presentation copy from the author P. Saunders to B. J.
Lossing, with autograph letter laid in.

92

865. FISIIKILL. Historical Sketch and Directory of the
Town of Fishkill, with an Appendix of much useful in-
formation. 8vo, boards. Fishkill Landing, 186G

860. FISIIKILL, N. Y., AND VICINITY. Bailey (Henry
D. B.). Local Tales and Historical Sketches. Photograph
of author {inserted) and illustrations. .Svo, cloth.

Fishkill Landing, 1874

* Author's presentation copy, with autograph of inscription
inserted.

867. FITCH (EBENEZER— President of Williams Col-
lege). A. L. S. to Stephen Van Rensselaer, telling of the
financial circumstances and scholastic record of Elijah
Wood, whom Van Rensselaer was assisting through college.
2 pp. 8vo. Dated Aug. 5, 1812.

868. FITCH (JOHN). Annals of the Army of the Cum-
berland: comprising Biographies, &c. . . . and Official
Reports of the Battle of Stone River. Portraits, maps, and
other illustrations. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1864

869. FLETCHER (JOHN). Monsieur(Thomas), a Comedy.
First Edition. 4to, unbound. Lond.: Thomas Harper, 1639

870. FLETCHER (JOHN). Rule a Wife, a Comedy. First
Edition. 4to, unbound. Oxford: Leonard Lichfield, 1640

871. FLINT (TIMOTHY). Indian Wars of the West;
containing Biographical Sketches of those Pioneers who
headed the Western settlers in repelling the attacks of the
Savages, etc. First Edition. 12mo, old tree calf. Cinn.1833

872. FLINT (TIMOTHY). Biographical Memoir of
Daniel Boone. Woodcuts. 16mo, cloth. Cinn. 1846

873. FLORIDA. L. S. of Mateo Gonzalez Manrique,
Governor of Pensacola, to David Holmes, Governor Qf
Mississippi Territory. 2 pp. folio. Pensacola, May 6, 1813.
In Spanish.

* In reply to one from the Governor of Mississippi claiming
as prisoner Diego McBoy. With a translation in pencil by Mr.
Lossing.

874. FLORIDA. Confederate Constitution. Constitution
or Form of Government for the People of Florida, as revised
and amended 1862. 8vo, sewed, uncut. [Tallahassee, 1862]

875. FLORIDA. Maloney (Walter C). A Sketch of the
History of Key West, Florida. Frontispiece. 8vo, limp
cloth. Newark, N. J., 1876

876. FOLSOM (GEORGE). History of Saco and Bidde-
ford, with Notices of other Early Settlements, and of the
Proprietary Governments in Maine. Illustrations. 12mo,
old sheep. Saco [Me.], 1830

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in is an A. L. S. from J. Wingate Thomson ;
also a page of manuscript.

877. FOOT (SAMUEL A— early Albany Lawyer). Five
antograph letters, signed, written from Oct. 1, 1823, to Nov.
4, 1824, from Albany. One and two pages each. ^ All on
legal matters concerning Mrs. Livingstone.

878. FOOT (SAMUEL A.). Autobiography of S. A. Foot.
Collateral Reminiscences, arguments in important causes,
speeches, addresses, lectures, and other writings. Portrait.
2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1873

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing, and
three autograph letters signed by the former, two of which
to Mr. Lossing, laid in.

879. FORMAN (SAMUEL S). Narrative of a Journey
down the Ohio and Mississippi in 1789-90. With Memoir
and Illustrative Notes by Lyman C. Draper. 12mo, wrap-
pers, uncut. Cinn. 1888

■"■Presentation Copy from L. C. Draper, ■with autograph in-
scription on front cover. Also, laid in is an A. L. S. from the
same.

880. FORREST (WILLIAM S ). Historical and De-
scriptive Sketches of Norfolk and Vicinity . . . during a
Period of Two Hundred Years, &c. Frontispiece. 8vo,
<;loth. Phila. 1853

881. FORSYTH (JOHN— American Statesman, Governor
of Georgia, &c.). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, to Henry Clay, Wash-
ington, Sept. 24, 1815.

* On the question whether a person holding a commission in
either the Army or Navy can become a member of either the
Senate or Assembly.

882. FOSTER (WILLIAM E.). Stephen Hopkins, a
Rhode Island Statesman. A Study in the Political History
of the Eighteenth Century. Parts I and II (R. I. Historical
Tracts, No. 19). 2 vols., original -wrappers, uncut.

Providence, 1884

* Inserted are 2 A. L. 8., with envelopes, from the author.
Both vols, are Presentation Copies, and on cover of Part I is
autograph inscription.

883. FOWLER (WILLIAM C). Local Law in Massa-
chusetts and Connecticut, historically considered. 8vo,
cloth. Albany, 1872

884. FOWLER (WILLIAM C). The Ministers of Con-
necticut in the Revolution. Published by order of the
General Conference of Congregational Churches of Conn.
8vo, cloth. Hartford, 1877

* Presentation copy from the author, with A. L. S. laid in.

885. [FRANKLIN (BENJAMIN).] Poor Richard Im-
proved: Being an Almanack and Ephemeris of the Motions
of the Sun and Moon ; the True Places and Aspects of the
Planets, the Rising and Setting of the Sun, and the Rising,
Setting and Southing of the Moon for the year of our Lord

94

1754. By Ricliaud Saunders, Philoin. Woodouts. 12mo,
sewQ (lacks 'i leaves; others repaired. Not returnable).
Phila. : Printed and sold by B. Franklinand D. Hall [1753]

* The missing leaves are probably advertisements, as the text
is complete.

886. FRANKLIN (BENJAMIN). Private Correspond-
ence, comprising a series of Letters on miscellaneous,
literary and political subjects, written between 1753 and
1790 ; illustrating the Memoirs of his public and private life.
Facsimile plate. 3 vols. 8vo, half calf. Lond. 1817

887. [FRANKLIN BROADSIDE ] A Very Brief and
Comprehensive Life of Ben. Franklin, Printer, Done into
Quaint Verse, by One of the Types. September 17th, 1856.
(Contains 30 verses of 4 lines each printed on sheet 12 x 10
inches.

888. FRASER (DONALD). The Young Gentleman and
Lady's Assistant. 12mo, old sheep (cracked).

N. Y. : Thos. Greenleaf, 1791

889. FREEMAN (SAMUEL). The Emigrant's Hand
Book, and Guide to Wisconsin, comprising information re-
specting agricultural and manufacturing employment, etc.
8vo, boards. Milwaukee, 1851

890. FREEMASONRY. Proceedings of the Grand Lodge
of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina.
8vo, wrappers. Raleigh, 1870

FOURTH SESSION
Tuesday Evening, May 21st, 8:15 o'clock

891. FREEMASONS OP VIRGINIA. Proceedings of a
Special Grand Communication of the M. W. Grand Lodge of
Virginia, begun and held in the Mason's Hall, in the City of
Richmond, on the 21st. February, 1850. Folding lithograph
of a proposed Washington Monument for liichmond. 8vo,
half morocco. Richmond, 1850

892. FREMANTLB (LIEUT.-COL.). Three Months in
the Southern States. 12mo, original printed wall-paper wrap-
pers (portions of back cover torn away, and lower part of
text in comer of page 157 destroyed).

Mobile : S. H. Goetzel, 1864
* Scarce. At the period this pamphlet was printed, paper
was at a premium in the South, and then not always obtainable.
Wall-paper was often utilized when no other sort could be pro-
cured. Autograph of publisher on front cover.

95

893. FRENCH (B. F.). Historical Collections of Louisi-
ana, embracing translations of many rare and valuable docu-
ments, compiled with historical and biographical notes and an
Introduction by B. F. French. Part II. Map. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1850

894. FRENCH (B. F.). Historical Collections of Louisi-
ana and Florida, including Translations of Original Manu-
scripts relating to their Discovery and Settlement, with
Historical and Biographical Notes. 8vo, cloth, uncut.

N. T. : Sabin & Sons, 1869

* Presentation copy from I. W. Wallace. Laid in are fac-
simile of a Washington Letter, and a Port Warden's Commis-
sion at New Orleans, the document being dated March 30, 172-1
(•n-ith English translation).

895. FRENCH ARMY IN AMERICA. Report made by a
Surgeon arrived from Newport to York, on the 9th April, on
board the sloop More, Ezekiel Burrows, in 7 days. 3 pp. 4to.

[ca. 1790^]

* The writer relates the latest news : that French vessels have
arrived with money and dispatches, that the Due de Lauzun and
the Marquis de Lafayette have set sail for America, &e.

896. FRENCH REFUGEES. A Return of the Officers,
Privates, Men, Women and Children, under the Command of
Capt. Poullah; Saratoga, June 22, 1777. 1 p. small 4to.

897. FRENCH REVOLUTION. The Chronologist of the
Present War. A Calendar of the Memorable Events in Eu-
rope from 1789-1798. 12mo, rebound in half calf. Lond. 1799

i. FRENCH REVOLUTION of 1789 (J. S. C. Abbott—
1859) ; Count Dumas' Memories of the Revolution, 2 vols.
(1839) ; Japan and around the World (J. W. Spalding —
1855). Illustrations. Royal 8vo, and 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1839-59

899. FRENEAU (PHILIP). Poems, written chiefly dur-
ing the late War. 12mo, contemporary calf (cracked).

Phila. : Francis Bailey, 1786
* First collected edition and very scarce. On the back of
the half title is the following interesting inscription by a con-
temporary hand; "Given by the author to Richard Curson";
and on the title-page: "Richard Curson, his gift to E. Par-
quhar, the 20th June 1801." 2 leaves stained, otherwise good
and sound copy.

900. FRENEAU (PHILIP). A Collection of Poems on
American Affairs, and a variety of other subjects, chiefly
moral and political. First Edition. 2 vols, in 1, 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1815

901. FROST (JOHN). The Pictorial History of the
United States of America, from the Discovery by the North-
men in the Tenth Century to the Present Time. 350 wood-
cuts from original dratvings hy Croome. 4 vols, in 2, royal
8vo, sheep (slightly rubbed) . Phila. 1846

96

902. FROTHINGHAM (RICHARD). History of the
Siege of Boston, and of the Battles of Lexington, Concord,
and Bunker Hill. Maps and illustrations. 8vo, cloth.

Bost. 1849

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from the author, giving Mr. Lossing
permission to use some of tlie maps in the above book.

903. FROTHINGHAM (RICHARD). The Rise of the
Republic of the United States. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1872

* First Edition. Presentation copy and A. L. S. of the
author.

904. PULLER (A.). The Backslider; or, an Enquiry into
the Nature, Symptoms, and effects of religious declension, with
the means of recovery. 12mo, sheep (cracked). N. Y. 1802

* Autograph on title of Catherine Livingston, ' ' Daughter of
Bartholomew Grannell of Poughkeepsie, a loyalist who fled to
Nova Scotia. She was the wife of Gilbert Livingston, Surrogate
and Clerk of Dutchess County." (Autograph note by B. J.
Lossing).

905. FURMAN (MOORE, D. Q. M. G.). A. L. S. 21/2 p.,
4to. To Colonel Theod'k. Bland. Pitts-Town, Thursday
morning.

* Writing of the enemy he says ' ' I am this day informed by
an Express that the enemy are fallen down the river again, after
burning a log house," etc.

906. FUTHET (J. S.). Historical Discourse delivered on
the Occasion of the one hundred and fiftieth Anniversary of
the Upper Octorara Presbyterian Church, Chester County,
Penn., Sept. 14, 1870. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1870

* A. L. S. by the author presenting the volume to B. J. Lossing
inserted.

907. r^ AINE IMPRINT. The Art of Speaking, con-
^-^ taining an Essay in which are given rules for

expressing properly the Principal Passions and Humours
which occur in Reading or Public Speaking. 16mo, sheep.
(Writing on fly-leaves, &c.) N. Y. : Printed by H. Gaine, 1785

908. GAINS IMPRINT. Russel (Robert). Seven Ser-
mons. 12mo, original boards, sheep back. New York: Re-
printed by Hugh Gaine, at the Bible in Hanover Square, 1793.

909. GAINES (EDMUND P.— American General and
Indian Commissioner). A. L. S., 7 pp. folio, dated "Ed.
Qtrs. Eastern Department Creek Agency, July 4, 1825," to
Governor Pickens of Alabama, containing interesting detail on
the Treaty with the Creek and Seminole Indians.

* The attitude of the Creeks towards the U. S. is shown in a
portion of a Creek Indian's speech quoted by General Gaines:
"We could not receive money for the land in lohich our friends
and Fathers are buried . . . We love our land; it is our Mother —
and we did not thinJc that any one would take it from us if we
did not wish to part with it. If they take our land and knock
us on the head, we can't help it. We will make no resistance,
but even then extend the hand of friendship."

97

910. GAINES (EDMUND P.). A. L. S., Port William, Ky.
3 pp. 4to. To Governor Shelby, Jan'y 13th, 1815.

* Very interesting letter ; " I promise myself, also, much ad-
vantage from the lessons on military tactics which the service
there may enable me to take from Lord Wellington's Generals
& invincibles."

911. GALLOWAY (JOSEPH). The Examination of Jo-
seph Galloway, Late Speaker of the House of Assembly of
Pennsylvania, by a Committee of the House of Commons.
Eeprinted from the London edition of 1779. Edited by
Thomas Balch. Royal 8vo, cloth, uncut.

Phila., '76 Society, 1855

* 150 copies printed. Autograph presentation copy from John
B. Moreau.

912. GANSEVOORT (HENRY SANFORD). Memorial.
Edited by J. C. Hoadley. Illustrated. Half red morocco,
gilt top, uncut. Bost. : Privately Printed, 1875

913. GANSEVOORT (LEONARD— First Judge of Albany
county, 1794-7). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to Stephen Van Ren-
sselaer, White Hall, April 7, 1799, concerning the candidate
for Assembly for the town of Bethleham. Mentions the
name of Major Ten Eyck, "which has been discarded by the
Almighty and Arbitrary Committee of Albany, &c. "

914. GANSEVOORT (PETER— Soldier, defended Fort
Schuyler against the British and the Indians). A. L. S.,
1 p. folio, n. p., 28th, Nov. 1793. To Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* Asking permission to have ' ' My carpenters . . . cut a f raim
for a stable, ' ' and complaining that a ' ' certain Isaac Lorraway

. opposes them. ' '

915. GASPARIN (COUNT AGENOR DE). America be-
fore Europe. Principles and Interests. Translated by Mary
L. Booth. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1862

* Autograph letters from the Author and from the Translator
laid in, also photograph of the latter..

916. GASS (PATRICK). A Journal of the Voyages and
Travels of a Corps of Discovery under the Command of Capt.
Lewis and Capt. Clarke . . . from the Mouth of the River
Missouri through the Interior Parts of North America, &c.
12mo, original mottled calf (small piece cut from top of title).

Pittsburgh, 1807

* The exceedinglt eabb First Edition.

917. GASSER (JOHN— Charleston physician), Legal de-
position signed, 1765 ; and A. L. S. and L. S. of Robert Tan-
ner, 1779, mentions Cresap; A. McAllister, 1854, on Rem-
brandt Peale's portraits of Washington; Francis Lieber, 1868;
B. J. Lossing (2) ; Col. E. Allen, Newhaven, 1773; etc. (20^)

98

918. GAVARNI ILLUSTRATIONS. Fashionable Danc-
ing, by Cellaruis. 12 illustrations ly Gavarni. Small 4to,
boards, gilt, gilt edges, no back. Lond. 1847

* Each page of text is within a border of red, and heavy o-ilt
borders encircle the illustrations.

919. GAZETTEER. Fanning 's Illustrated Gazetteer of
the United States. Maps. 8vo, half leather. Presentation
<^opy- N. Y. 1853

920. GENEALOGY. Family Jleniorials. Genealogies of
the Families and Descendants of the Early Settlers of Water-
town, Mass., including "Waltham and Weston; to which is ap-
pended the Early History of the Town. Illustrations and
maps. Thick 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1855

* Laid in are 2 A. L. S. from the author, together with his
engraved portrait.

921. GEORGE II, KING OF GREAT BRITAIN. D. S.,
1 p. folio, St. James', April 9, 1733. To William Gooch,
Governor of Virginia.

* Appointment of Philip Lightfoot a member of the Council
of Virginia. Signed also by Thomas Holles-Pelham, Duke of
Newcastle, Secretary of State.

922. GEORGIA. Collections of the Georgia Historical So-
ciety. Vol. III. 3Iap. 8vo, cloth. Savannah, 1873

923. GIDDINGS (JOSHUA R.). History of the Rebel-
lion; its Authors and Causes. 8vo, cloth (binding stained).

N. Y. 1864

* Laid in are several manuscript notes in Mr. Lossing's hand-
writing which refer to the author of the work.

924. GILES (WILLIAJM B.— Governor of Virginia).
D. S., 1 p. folio. Asking that the State of Kentucky return a
fugitive from justice. Dated April 24th, 1827.

925. GILLjrORE (GEN. Q. A.). Official Report of the
Siege and Reduction of Fort Pulaski, Georgia, Feb., March,
and April, 1862. Maps and views. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1862

926. GILPIN (HENRY D.). A Memorial of H. D. Gil-
pin. Introduction by Eliza Gilpin. Engraved portrait and
vignette. Royal 8vo, unbound sheets, stitched. Phila. 1860

* Presentation copy from Mrs. Gilpin, with inscription.

927. GILPIN (WILLIAM). Mission of the North Ameri-
can People. 3Iaps and cJiarts. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1873

* Presentation copy, with inscription.

928. GLADWIN (GEORGE E.). Coasts and Harbors of
Labrador. Heliotype reproductions of pen-and-ink sketches.
Oblong folio, half roan. [Worcester] 1877

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription from the
author.

99

929. [GLBIG (G. R.)-] A Subaltern in America; com-
prising his Narrative of the Campaigns of the British Army,
at Baltimore, Washington, &c., during the late War. 12mo,
boards, cloth back, uncut. Phila. 1833

930. GOELET (PETER P.— Old New York merchant).
Two A. L. S. to Smith Thompson, Chief Justice U. S., &c.
New York, 1798-99. On business matters.

931. GOLDSBOROUGH (C. W.). The United States'
Naval Chronicle. Vol. I (all issued). 8vo, boards uncut.
The word "Vol. I" erased from title. Wash. 1824

* With the slip of errata. Autograph of B. J. Lossing on title.

932. GONSALVES (M. J.). The Testimony of a Convert
from the Church of Rome. With the Narrative of Signorina
Florencia d'Romani. 12mo, wrappers. Bost. 1859

* Autograph presentation copy from the author.

933. GOODWIN (PHILO). Biography of Andrew Jack-
son, President of the United States. Portrait. 12mo, old tree
calf. N. Y. 1833

934. GORDON (THOMAS P.). Gazetteer of the State of
New York. Folding map of the state, and smaller maps in the
text. 8vo, sheep. Phila. 1836

935. GORDON (WILLIAai). History of the rise, progress
and establishment of the Independence of the U. S. of America :
including an Account of the late War and of the thirteen
Colonies, from their origin to that period. 2 maps (one torn).
2 vols. 8vo, old sheep (rebacked).

N. Y.. : Samuel Campbell, 1794

936. GORDON (WILLIAM A.). A Compilation of Regis-
ters of the Army of the United States from 1815 to 1837 in-
clusive. 12mo, old half morocco (somewhat stained).

Wash. 1837

937. GOSPEL OP PEACE. 'My Policy'; or, the New
Gospel of Peace, according to St. Andy, the Apostate. 12mo,
wrappers. Pittsburgh, 1866

938. GOSS (ELBRIDGE H.). The Melrose Memorial:
The Annals of Melrose in the Great Rebellion of 1861-65.
Small 4to, cloth. Privately printed, 1868

* Presentation copy from the author, with inscription and
A. L. S.

939. GOURLIE (JOHN H.). The Origin and History of
"The Century." 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1856

* With the autograph of the author on the cover, and news-
paper clippings on the subject pasted in.

100

940. GRAHAIM (J. H.). I\reraoirs of John Home Tooke,
together with his valuabk' Speeches and Writings : also, con-
taining proofs identifying him as the author of the celebrated
Letters of Junius. Portrait and facsimiJr. 8vo, boards, cloth
back (torn), uncut. Light waterstains. N. Y. 1828

* Presentation copy from the author to the Hon. Wells Lake.

941. GRAHAM (JAMES). The Life of General Daniel
Morgan, of the Virginia Line, with portions of his Corre-
spondence. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1858

942. GRANT (LIEUT.-GENL. U.S.). Report of the Opera-
tions of the Union Army from March, 1862 to the close of the
Rebellion. Official copy — complete. 16mo, wrappers. Very
SCARCE. N. Y. [1866]

943. GRANT (ULYSSES S.). The Life, Campaigns and
Battles of U. S. Grant. Introduction by Benson J. Lossing.
Colored frontispiece and illustrations. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1868

944. GRANT (ULYSSES S.). Life and Services of Gen-
eral U. S. Grant, Conqueror of the Rebellion, and eighteenth
President of the U. S. 8vo, wrappers. Wash. 1868

945. GRANT (ULYSSES S.) . The Life and Public Services
of General U. S. Grant, U. S. A., and of Hon. Schuyler Colfax.
Woodcuts. 8vo, sewn. Phila. 1868

* A SCASCE POLITICAL PAMPHLET.

946. [GRANT (ULYSSES S.) and others.] The First of
the Chronicles of the Jonathanites. By a Scribe, the Son of a
Prophet. 16mo, wrappers. Phila. 1872

* A satirical political pamphlet by an anonjinuos author,
written in Biblical form, containing references to General Grant,
Horace Greeley, B. Gratz Brown, Charles Francis Adams, and
others. Presentation copy from John A. McAllister, with in-
scription on title.

947. GRANT JOKE BOOK. Attic Sketches. Ulysses the
Great; or, Funny Scenes at the White House. Illustrated by
Ed. Andreivs. 12mo, wrappers (loose and one wrapper torn).

Phila. 1875

948. [GRAYDON (ALEXANDER).] Memoirs of a Life,
Chiefly Passed in Pennsylvania, within the Last Sixty Years.
With occasional remarks upon the general occurrences, charac-
ter and spirit of that eventful period. First Edition. 12mo,
original calf (one joint broken).

Harrisburgh: John Wyeth, 1811

* With presentation inscription from "Simon Snyder (Gover-
nor of Pennsylvania, 1808-17) to his brother Col. .John Snyder, ' '
and the autograph of George Snyder on title. Laid in is an
interesting A. L. S. from Sidney Hayden telling of the material
he was collecting for his work on ' ' Washington and his Masonic

101

Compeers," and presenting Mr. Lossing with this copy of
Graydon 's Memoirs.

John Gait says of the Memoirs ''it is, perhaps, the best
personal narrative that has yet appeared relative to the history
of that great conflict which terminated in establishing the inde-
pendence of the United States. ' '

949. [GRAYDON (ALEXANDER).] Memoirs of a Life
chiefly passed in Pennsylvania within the last Sixty Years.
12mo, half calf (names on title). Plarrisburgh, 1811

950. GREBLE (LIEUT. JOHN T.). A Biographical Sketch
of Lieut. Greble. Portrait. 4to, wrappers. [N. Y. 1861]

* Presentation copy from Edwin Greble. Reprinted from
' ' Heroes and Martyrs. ' '

951. GREELEY (HORACE). The American Conflict; a
Historj' of the Great Rebellion in the United States of
America, 1860-4. Numerous portraits, maps, &c. First Edi-
tion. 2 vols, thick 8vo, cloth. Hartford, 1854-6

952. GREEN (DUFF). A. L. S. to Gov. Shelby offering
services of a troop of horse, ^^ith a list of Kentucky volunteers,
1815 ; and, A. L. S. and L. S. of Eben. Poote, 1813 ; M. Peter-
son in Philip Schuyler's writing; J. van Valkenburgh, and
Jacob Preese, Albany, 1762, relating to a land claim; P. Col-
linson, correspondent and friend of Franklin, London, 1761,
to Cadwallader Colden; etc. (10)

953. GREEN (EDWARD L.). Illustrations of West
American Oaks. Prom Drawings by Albert Kellogg. 37 plates.
4to, wrappers. San Francisco, 1889

954. GREENHOW (ROBERT). Memoir Historical and
Political, on the Northwest Coast of North America, and the
adjacent territories. Map. 8vo, sewed, uncut. View missing.

Wash. 1840

955. Another copy of the same, lacking map, half calf.

956. Another copy of the same, wrappers.

957. GREENHOW (ROBERT). History of Oregon and
California, and the other Territories on the North-West Coast
of North America. 8vo, cloth. Map missing. Bost. 1845

958. [GRENVILLE (GEORGE).] The Regulations lately
made concerning the Colonies, and the Taxes imposed upon
them, considered. 8vo, half calf. Name on title. Lond. 1765

959. GRIGSBY (HUGH BLAIR). A Discourse delivered
before the Virginia Alpha of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, in
the Chapel of William and Mary College. 8vo, cloth.

Richmond, 1855

960. GUERARD (BENJAMIN— Governor of South Caro-
lina). D. S. Warrant for assault and battery, 1 p. folio, Dec.
9, 1783, with attached 4to sheet and large seal of the State (in
fine preservation).

103

961. GUIDE BOOK. Springs, Water-Falls, Sea-Bathing
Resorts, and Mountain Scenery of the United States and
Canada. Illustraied. 18mo, wrappers. N. Y. 1855

962. GUILD (WILLIAM). Chart and Description of the
Boston and Worcester and Western Railroads. Illustrated.
12mo, wrappers. Bost. 1847

963. TTALL (AMOS— American General). A. L. S., 1 p.
-*~^ 4to, to General Van Rensselaer, dated Albany,

March 15, 1813. Also, copy of a letter from General HaU to
General Wadsworth, Niagara Frontier, Aug. 10, 1812, in
reference to the court-martial of John Ryan on the charge of
being a spy. 2 pp. 4to. 2 pieces.

* The letter to Genl. Van Kensselaer is as follows, — "It may
iecome necessary to my reputation to have the following ques-
tion answeied Tjy yourself ; — Was my continuance on the Niagara
Frontier last summer (after your arrival) unauthorized and
ivithout orders? IJ'ill you have the goodness to return an answer
to the above (as Commanding Officer on that frontier at the
time) and oblige Tour Most Ohedent Servant, Amos Hall."

964. HALL (BENJAMIN H.). A Collection of College
Words and Customs. 12mo, cloth. Cambridge [Mass.], 1856

* Presentation copy from the compiler to Mr. Lossing, with
autograph inscription.

965. HALL (BENJAMIN H.). History of Eastern Ver-
mont, from its earliest settlement to the close of the eighteenth
century. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1858

* Presentation copy from the author, and A. L. S. from the
same to B. J. Lossing, inserted.

966. HALL (JAMES). A Memoir of the Public Services
of William Henry Harrison of Ohio. Portrait. 16mo, cloth.

Phila. 1836

967. HALLAM'S LITERATURE, 2 vols.; Gazetteer of the
United States ; Savage Africa ; and others. Together. 33 vols.,
various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

968. HALLECK (FITZ-GREENE). Poetical Works. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1852

* Laid in are an A. L. S. of Halleck 's, referring to the
characters in the "Croaker" papers, a copy of a letter to him
from Lossing, and a page of MS. notes giving a key to the
"Croaker" papers.

969. HALLECK (FITZ-GREENE). The Drum Beat.
Woodcuts. Numbers 1 to 7, 9 to 12, and supplementary num-
ber. 12 pieces, folio, uncut, as issued. Brooklyn, 1864

* Contains contributions by Miles 0 'Eeilly, Bryant, Louisa
M. Alcott, Tilton, and others.

970. HALPIN (THOMAS). Uncle Tom's Adventure in a
Hollow Log. 12mo, wrappers. Poughkeepsie, 1881

103

971. [HA:\riLTON (ALEXANDER).] Mason (J. M.).
Oration commemorative of tlie late ilajor General Alexander
Hamilton ; pronounced before the N. Y. State Society of the
Cincinnati, Julv 31, 1804. 12mo, half calf. (Top margin of
title cut.) N. Y. 1804

972. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER) and MADISON
(JAMES). Letters of Pacificus and Helvidius, on the Pro-
clamation of Neutrality of 1793. To which is Prefixed the
Proclamation. 8vo, cloth. Wash. 1845

973. H:AMILT0N, LIADISON, JEFFERSON. The Fed-
eralist: A Collection of Essays, written in favor of the New
Constitution, as agreed upon by the Federal Convention.
Historical Introduction and Notes by Henry B. Dawson. Por-
trait. 8vo, sheep. Vol. I (all issued). N. Y. 1863

* Laid in is a copy of an A. L. S. from Mr. Lossing to tbe
Editor, criticising statements made in the Introduction.

974. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Draft of a summons
in a land dispute, in the writing of Alexander Hamilton and
Signed "A. H." One page folio.

975. The above summons carefully and correctly

written, in Alexander Hamilton 's writing but not signed. One
page folio.

976. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Notes of the Argu-
ment relative to the Westenhook Patent, in Alexander Hamil-
ton's handwriting. 23 pages folded to small 16mo book shape.
No date, nor signature.

977. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Memoranda in the
handwriting of Alexander Hamilton relating to the history of
the Claverack patent from 1685. Written on 23 pages folded
in 12mo book form. No date, nor signature.

978. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER, 2d Son of Alexander
Hamilton). A. L. S. 2 pp. 4to, Lisbon Dec. 18, 1811, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, on business aifairs.

979. HAMILTON (EDWARD). Life of Paul Jones.
12mo, cloth, uncut. Aberdeen, 1848

* First Edition. Scabce.

980. HAMILTON (JOHN C). History of the Republic of
the United States of America, as traced in the Writings of
Alexander Hamilton and of his Contemporaries. Portrait of
Hamilton. 6 vols, (should be 7) 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1857-60

* First Edition.

981. [HAi\IMITT (SAMUEL A.).] The Wonderful Adven-
tures of Captain Priest. Frontispiece. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1855
104

982. HAIMMOND (JABEZ D.). The History of Political
Parties in the State of New York, from the ratification of the
Federal Constitution to DecembOT, 1840. Portrails. 3 vols.
8vo, cloth. Syracuse, 1852

* A. L. S. by tlie author to Genl. Solomon A^an Eensselaer,
1 p. folio, dated Jan. 30, 1822, laid in.

983. HAMMOND (JABEZ D.). A. L. S., 2 pp., folio.
Concerning the purchase of a house in Albany. Albany, Oct.
23, 1823.

984. HANCOCK (JOHN). Ten Chapters in the Life of
John Hancock now first published since 1789. The Writings
of Laco, as published in the Mass. Centinel. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1857

985. [HANSON (ALEXANDER C.).] Reflections upon
the late Correspondence between Mr. Secretary Smith and
Francis James Jackson, Esq., IMinister Plenipotentiary of his
Britannic Majesty. Originally published in the Federal Re-
publican of Baltimore. 8vo, boards, calf back.

Balto. : Published for the Author, 1810

986. HARDENBBRGH (JOHNL.). The Journal of Lieut.
John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental
Hegiment, etc. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Auburn, 1879

* 250 copies printed. Presentation copy from Chas. Hawley,
editor.

987. HARDIB (JAMES). Description of the City of New
York. To which is prefixed a brief account of its first settle-
ment by the Dutch, in 1629. 12mo, half sheep. Light water-
stains. N. Y. 1827

988. HARDIN (MARTIN D.— Secty. of State of Ky., 1812,
and Major Ky. Regiment Volunteers) . A. L. S. to Genl. Green
•Clay on the organization of 5,500 men for the war. 2 pp. 4to.

Frankfort, July 18, 1814

989. HARPER (ROBERT— Secretary of New York State).
A. D. S., 3 pp. folio, Albany, May 14, 1785.

* "An Act for running out and marMng the Jurisdiction Lin-e
hetween. this State and the Commmiwealth of Pennsylvania,
passed the 7th of March 1785." "A true copy of the original
act remaining in the Secretary's office."

990. HARPER (ROBERT G.). Observations on the Dis-
pute between the United States and France, addressed by
Robert G. Harper, of South Carolina, to his Constituents, in
May 1797. FolcUng frontispiece. 8vo, old half leather, uncut.

Phila. 1798

991. HARPER'S FAMILY LIBRARY. Life of DeWitt
Clinton; Life and Writings of Franklin; Travels of Mungo
Park: and others. Together, 95 vols. 12mo, cloth and boards.

N. Y., V. d.
105

992. HARRIS (THOMAS). The Life and Services of
Commodore William Bainbridge. First Edition. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1837

993. HARRISON (JOSEPH). The Locomotive Engine,
and Philadelphia's Share in its Early Improvements. Re-
vised Edition, with an Appendix. Illustrations. Bvo, cloth,
gilt top (binding stained). Phila. 1872

* Presentation Copy from the author, with his inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in is a newspaper clipping referring to the author.

994. HARRISON (RICHARD— Auditor of the Treasury,
under Washington). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Philip Schuyler,
Albany, N. Y. New York, Oct. 12, 1795.

* Mentions that the ' ' Epidemic in this town [yellow fever]
still continues to malce progress, tJio' the Violence is said to he
somewhat abated. "

995. HARRISON (RICHARD). A. L. S. to Stephen Vaa
Rensselaer. 1 p. 4to. N. Y., January 13, 1812, on personal
business.

996. HARRISON (RICHARD). A. L. S. 3 pp. smaU
folio, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, New York, Jan. 10, 180'8,
concerning Ohio lands.

997. HARRISON (WILLIAIM PIBNRY.— President of the
Tnited States). A. N. S., 1 p. 8vo, Seneca To^ti^ loth Aug.,
1811, to Gen. Clay, in regard to the supplying of blankets to
Indians.

998. HARRISON (AVILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Headquarters, Pranklinton, May 20, 1813. To G-en. Green
Clay.

* He asks Gren. Clay to have all arms cleaned and put in
readiness, stating that he is sending a company of Regulars to
join him, also that he hears that Fort George was taken on the
8th of May.

999. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY). L. S., 3 pp.,
folio. Head Quarters, Seneca Town, Aug. 15, 1813. To Gen.
Green Clay.

* Harrison orders urgent preparations for defensive action,
mentions the Court Martial of Major Butler, Commodore Perry
and his proposed movements.

"I received last evening a letter from Commodore Ferry. Me
lias returned to Erie after having in vain chased the fleet of the
enemy. He intended to set out from Erie on the 11th, and will
te off Sanduslcy in a day or two. It has now hecome necessary
that every exertion should 6e made for a forced movement —
Much depends upon you."

1000. HARRISON (WILLIAM HENRY) . L. S., 1 p., folio.

Addressed to General Green Clay, granting him, with his
brigade, an honorable discharge, and commending him for
the service rendered. Dated 1st Oct. 1813.

106

1001. HART (C. H.— Author of Engraved portraits of
Washington), A. L. S. 3 pp. 12mo, 1876, regarding Revolu-
tionary matters; H.ull (R.— Capt. 10th Infantry, West Point,
1873), L. S. on historical matters; Childs (George W.),
A. L. S., 1863, regarding a series of American biographies;
and other letters. Together, 14 pieces.

1002. [HARTE (BRET).] Seribner's Monthly and Illus-
trated Magazine. For September, 1873. Contains the Sec-
ond Chapter of Bret Harte's "An Episode of Fiddletown;"
its First Appearance. Wrappers. N. T. 1873

1003. HARTFORD CONVENTION. Scott (Jonathan M.).
Blue Lights, or The Convention. A Poem in Four Cantos.
First Edition. 12mo, original boards, txncut (water-stained).

N. T. 1817

1004. HARTLEY (DAVID). Letters on the American
War. Addressed to the Right Worshipful the Mayor and

Corporation of the Town of Kingston upon Hull.

Third Edition. 4to, wrappers. Lond. 1778

* With the author 's autograph signature at the end.

1005. Same. Another copy, boards, also with the

author's signature.

1006. HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Quincy (Josiah). The
History of Harvard University. Plates. 2 vols, royal 8vo,
cloth. Bost. 1860

* Inserted is a sheet of paper on which is written, — ' ' Respect-
fully, Yours, Josiah Quincy, Boston, S4 Nov. 1860. ' ' Laid in
is an A. L. S. from E. S. Quincy, daughter of the foregoing,
and a newspaper clipping referring to ' ' The Man who Bviilt the
Market" [Faneuil Hall].

1007. HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Bibliographical Contri-
butions [to the] Library of Harvard University. Edited by
Justin Winsor. The Kohl Collection of Maps relating to
America. Royal 8vo, printed wrappers. ' Cambridge, 1886

1008. HARVEY (JAMES— Major). A. L. S., 1 p., folio,
Salem, 11 Feb. 1809. To Major General S Van Rensselaer,

Albany.

*"My Eegimentals and Equipments are noiv too shahiy to
be worn any more on parade, and I do not feel disposed to
equip myself a new at the expense of 3 or $400 for the same old
threadbare business."

1009. [HASSALL (MISS).] Secret History; or, the Hor-
rors of St. Domingo, in a Series of Letters written by a Lady
at Cape Francois to Colonel Burr, during the command of
Gen. Rochambeau. 12mo, old calf. Phila. 1808

1010. HATCH (WILLIA]M S.). A Chapter of the His-
tory of the War of 1812 in the Northwest . . With a De-
scription and Biographical Sketch of Tecimiseh. 12mo, sheep
(joints weak). Cinn. 1872

107

1011. HAA^EX (C. C). Thirty Days in New Jersey
Ninety Years Ago ; an Essay revealing- New Facts in Connec-
tion with Washington and his Army in 1776 and 1777. 8vo,
cloth. Trenton [N. J.], 1867

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from Jno. A. McA[llisterJ, asking
Mr. Lossing to acknowledge receipt of Mr. Haven 's work.

1012. HAWKS (FKANCIS L.). Poems hitherto iincol-
lected. Privately printed by Charles L. Moreau. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1873

* Only 60 copies printed. Presentation copy from the editor
to Mr. Lossing, and A. L. S. by the former, accompanying the
gift, laid in.

1013. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Life of Franklin
Pierce. Portrait. First Edition. 12mo, cloth as issued.

Post. 1852

1014. HAYDEN (SIDNEY). Washington and his Ma-
sonic Compeers. Portrait and other illustrations. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1866

* Laid in are two A. L. S. of the author.

1015. HAYNER (CHARLES V.). Early History of the
Falls of Schuylkill, Manayunk, Schuylkill and Lehigh Navi-
gation Companies, etc. Frontispiece. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1869

1016. HEADLEY (J. T.) . The Second War with England.
lUvstrated. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

1017. HELFENSTEIN (ERNEST). The Salamander: a
Legend for Christmas, edited by E. 0. Smith. Ilhistrations
hij Darley. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1848

* A long A. L. S. by the editor to B. J. Lossing inserted.

1018. HENRICO PARISH, Va. The Vestry Book of
Henrico Parish, Va., 1730-73. comprising a History of the erec-
tion of, and other interesting facts connected Math the vener-
able St. John's Church, Richmond, Virginia, from the original
MS., with notes and an introduction, by R. A. Brock. 4to,
wrappers. Richmond, 1874

* Only 100 copies printed. Presentation copy by Thos. H.
Wynne to B. J. Lossing.

1019. HENRY (JOHN JOSEPH). Campaign against
Quebec. Woodcuts. 16mo, old sheep. Watertown, N. Y., 1844

1020. [HERKIMER (GENERAL).] Petition from Maria
Krouse, wife of CJeneral Nicholas Herkimer, to the Senate and
Assembly, for a Gratuity, "as she is confident she is not in-
titled to the seven years half-pay," because of her "not having
any Heirs from his body." April 10, 1786. 1 p. royal 4to.
Signed with her mark.

1021. HICKS (WHITEHEAD, Mayor of New York).
D. S., 4 pp. folio. Signed by Henry Ten Broeck also. Dated
May 16th, 1772.

108

1022. HILLHOUSE (JAMBS A.— Tutor at Yale and
lawyer). A. L. S., 2 pp. small 4to, New Haven, Mch. 30, 1771,
to A. Adams, on legal business.

1023. HINMAN (ROYAL R.). Letters from the English
Kings and Queens, Charles II, James II, William and Mary,
Anne, George II, &c., to the Governors of the Colony of Con-
necticut, together with the answers thereto, from 1635 to 1749.
Lithogra-phs of Charles II mid the Charter Oak, and facsimiles
of signatures. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. Hartford, 1836

1024. HINMAN (ROYAL R.). A Historical Collection,
from ofQcial records, files, etc., of the part sustained by Con-
necticut during the "War of the Revolution. Portraits. 8vo,
cloth (slightly worn). Hartford, 1842

* A. L. S. from W. C. Eobinson of the Yale Law Department,
laid in.

1025. HILDRETH (RICHARD). History of the United
States of America, from the discovery of the Continent to the
organization of Government under the Federal Constitution
and from the Federal Constitution to the end of the Sixteenth
Congress. 6 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1849-52

"* A. L. S. from the author to B. J. Lossing inserted.

1026. HILDRETH (S. P.). Biographical and Historical
Memoirs of the early Pioneer Settlers of Ohio, and a Journal
by Col. R. J. Meigs. Plates. 8vo, stamped leather (broken).

Cinn. 1852

1027. HISTORICAL ADDRESSES, REPORTS, &c. Third
Report of Committee on Restoration, Phila., 1875; Speech of
Carl Schurz of Missouri, March 28, 1871; History of Paul
Revere 's Signal Lanterns; The Plains of Long Island; and
others similar. Together, 21 pieces. 8vo, wrappers, v. p. — v. d.

1028. HISTORICAL MAGAZINE (The), and Notes and
Queries, concerning the Antiquities, History and Biography
of America. Vols. 1 to 7 inclusive, New York, 1857-1865,
Portrait of John Ward Dean (first editor of the magazine),
laid in, together 7 vols. 8vo, cloth. Also the same from Vols. 1
(1857) to Vol. 6, no. 6 (1869), in parts, not consecutive, to-
gether 95 numbers; also The American Historical Record,
Vol. 1 (1872), 3 copies of this Vol 1 in cloth, and 2 in parts,
and 25 duplicate numbers ; also 47 issues of Vol. 2, some in
duplicate, not a complete volume in the 47 ; also Vol. 3 com-
plete in parts, and 15 duplicate issues of the volume. Sold as
a lot. Not returnable. N. Y., v. d.

1029. HISTORY. Mount Vernon and its Associations, Life
and Liberty in America (Mackay), History of America
( Ho witt), and others. 18 vols. 12mo, cloth, etc. v. p.— v. d.

109

1030. HISTORY. The Canadas (Martin), Wilson's United
States, Romance of American Plistory, and others. 15 vols.,
various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

1031. North America (Trollope), Anti Slavery

Mission to America, Lossing's Pictorial History of the U. S.,
History of the American Flag, and others. 10 vols. 12mo,
cloth, etc. V. p. — V. d.

1032. HOFFMAN (CHARLES FENNO). The Pioneers of
New York. An Anniversary Discourse delivered before the
St. Nicholas Society of Manhattan, December 6, 1847. 8vo,
vprappers. N. Y. : Stanford and Swords, 1848

* Publishers ' Presentation Copy, with inscription on front
cover.

1033. HOFFMAN (JOSIAH OGDBN— Father of Charles
Fenno Hoffman). A. L. S., to Nathaniel Lawrence. 1 p. folio.
Dated Sept. 24, 1796.

1034. HOFFMAN (MURRAY). A Treatise upon the
Estate and Rights of the Corporation of the City of New
York, as Proprietors. Frontispiece and map. 8vo, sheep (one
joint weak) . N. Y. 1853

* Presentation copy from D. G. Valentine, Tsith autograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

1035. HOLLISTER (0. J.). Life of Schuyler Colfax.
Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1886

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of author laid in.

1036. HOLMES (ABIEL). The Annals of America, from
the Discovery by Columbus to the year 1826. 2 vols. 8vo, half
cloth, as published. Cambridge, 1829

* The author was the father of Oliver Wendell Holmes.

1037. HOLMES (0. W.) . The Address of Mr. Everett and
the Poem of Dr. 0. W. Holmes at the Dinner given to H. I. H.
Monseigneur The Prince Napoleon, Sept. 25, 1861. 8vo,
printed flexible boards. Cambridge : Privately printed, 1861

* Presentation copy from Edward Everett, with his autograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

1038. HOLSTEIN (H. L. V. DUCOUDRAY). Memoirs of
Gilbert M. Lafayette. Second Edition. 12mo, cloth.

Geneva, 1835

1039. HOOPER (J. J.). Congress of the Confederate
States. Proceedings on the announcement of the Death of
Col. Francis S. Bartow, of the Army of the Confederate
States. 16mo, wrappers. Richmond, 1861

1040. [HOPKINS (SAMUEL).] A Dialogue concerning
the Slavery of the Africans ; shewing it to be the Duty and
Interest of the American States to emancipate all their
African Slaves. 16mo, half calf, uncut.

Norwich [N. Y.] : Printed N. Y. ; Reprinted, 1785

* The author of the above is said to have been the founder of

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the New England religious sect known as the Hopkinsonians.
Laid in is an A. L. S. from S. F. B. Morse, of electric-telegraph
fame, in which he thanks Mr. Lossing for the loan of " an inter-
esting historical document," referring to the above volume.

1041. HOPKINS (SAMUEL). IMemoirs of the Life of
]\Irs. Sarah Osborn, who died at Newport (Rhode-Island).
12mo, old sheep (rubbed). Catskill, 1814

1042. [HORSMANDBN (DANIEL— Recorder of New
York, 1763).] Document appointing Philip J. Schuyler one
of the Commissioners of the City of Albany. 1 p. 4to, vellum.
Signed, Clarke [1768].

* Particularly interesting because it contains the name of
Daniel Horsmanden, author of the ' ' Negro Plot, " as a witness.

1043. HORSMANDEN (DANIEL). D. S., 2 pp. large
oblong folio, July 19, 1765. Also with signatures of Thomas
and Catherina Livingston, Samuel Loudon (State printer),
David Keeeh, James Livingston, Richard Harison, and others,
a number repeated (worn in folds).

1044. HORSMANDEN (DANIEL). The New York Con-
spiracy, or a History of tlae Negro Plot. 8vo, old half leather
(last few pages of appendix lacking). N. Y. 1810

* Scarce.

1045. The same. Another copy, title and preface sup-
plied from a later edition.

1046. HOSMER (H. L.). Early History of the Maumee
Valley. 8vo, wrappers. Toledo, 1858

* Laid in is a slip of paper containing a dozen lines descriptive
of the Sword of St. John Tarnall, of the U. S. ship "Law-
rence," under command of Perry, which sword was bestowed
upon him by the State of Virginia.

1047. HOSMER (TITUS — Statesman, member of the Con-
tinental Congress) . A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Middletown, Mch. 29,
1779, to Andrew Adams.

* Asking Mr. Adams to come to New Haven to argue the
case of the apportionment of a reward for a British Sloop,
which under five American Prisoners on board was run ashore
at Guildford, Conn., while the ofiacers were drunk and in their
"Births." At Guildford, a Sergeant and guard who took the
Captain and other ofacers prisoner also claimed the reward.

1048 HOTCHKISS (JED.) and ALLAN (WILLIAM).
The Battle-Pields of Virginia. ChancellorsviUe ; embracing
the Operations of the Army of Northern Virginia, &c. En-
graved portrait of " Stoneivall" Jackson, and 5 maps from
actual surveys. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1867

* Laid in is an A. L. S.. from one of the authors, — Jed. Hotch-
kiss.

Ill

1049. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). History of St. Lawrence
and Franklin Counties, New York, from the earliest period
to the present time. Portraits, views and maps. 8vo, half calf^

Albany, 1853

* Presentation copy from the author with an A. L. S. to B. J.
Lossiug, inserted.

1050. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). History of Jefferson

County in the State of New York. Portraits and illustrations.
8vo, cloth. Albany, 1854

* Autograph presentation copy from the author.

1051. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). Plan for Seizing and
Carrying to New York Coll. Wm. GofEe the Regicide, as set
forth in the Affidavit of John London, Apr. 20, 1678. 12mo,
sheets, stitched. (2 copies.) Albany, 1855-

* Both presentation copies, with autograph inscriptions.

1052. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). Papers Relating to
Pemaquid and parts adjacent in the present State of Maine,
known as Cornwall County when under the Colony of New
York. 8vo, paper covers. Albany, 1856

1053. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). Proceedings of the
Commissioners of Indian Affairs, appointed by Law for the
extinguishment of Indian titles in the State of New York,
with an Introduction and notes. Maps. 2 vols, square Svo,.
wrappers. Albany: Munsell, 1861

1054. HOUGH (FRANKLIN B.). History of Duryee's
Brigade, during the Campaign in Virginia under Gen. Pope,
and in Maryland under Gen. I\IcClellan, in 1862. Engraved
portrait. 8vo, half morocco, gilt edges.

Albany: Munsell, 1864

* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Inserted is an A. L. S. from General Duryee to Mr.
Lossing, enclosing a page from an A. L. S. by Franklin B.
Hough.

1055. HOWARD (GEORGE W.). The Monumental City,
its Past History and present Resources. Illustrations. First
Edition. 8vo, cloth. Baltimore, 1873.

1056. HOWISON (ROBERT R.). A History of Virginia
from its Discovery and Settlement by Europeans to the pres-
ent Time. Vol. II (only), containing the history from 1763
to 1847. 8vo, cloth. Richmond and New York, 1848

1057. HUDSON (FREDERIC). Journalism in the United

States, from 1690 to 1872. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1873

1058. HUDSON GAZETTE. The Hudson Gazette, from
Jan. 8, 1799, to Dec. 24, 1799. Folio, half sheep (some num-
bers defective, and a few missing). Hudson, N. Y., 1799

* SCABCE.

113

1059. HUDSON RIVER PORTFOLIO (The). Twenty
colored views engraved by Hill after paintings by Wall, with
descriptive text. Imperial oblong folio, boards, calf back.

N. Y. : Henry I. Megarey and G. and G. & H. C. Carvill [1824]
*" Yery Scarce. The second copy to appear at public sale in

a number of years. The subjects are : Little Falls at Luzerne ;

Junction of Sacandaga and Hudson Bivers; Jessup's Landing;

Rapids near Hadley's Falls; Glenn's Falls; Sandy Hill; Baker's

Falls; View near Fort Miller Bridge; Fort Edward; Troy;

View near Hudson; Hudson; Newburgh; West Point from

Fishkill; West Point; Yiew near Fishkill; Yiew near Fort

Montgomery; The Palisades; New York trom Govebnok's

Island.

The Port Edward view is lacking, and several of the others

have been repaired, but the impressions are clear and almost

spotless.

1060. HULL (GENERAL WILLIAM). Revolutionary
Services and Civil Life of General William Hull; prepared
from his manuscripts, by his daughter Mrs. Maria Campbell.
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1848

1061. HUMPHREYS (DAVID). The Miscellaneous Works
of Colonel Humphreys. 12mo, half calf. N. Y. 1790

* Contains verse on Revolutionary subjects, and a life of
Gen. Putnam.

1062. HUMPHREYS (DAVID). Miscellaneous Works of
Humphreys. [Including Essay on the Life of Gen. Putnam.]
Portrait. 8vo, half calf. N. Y. 1804

1063. HUMPHREYS (H. NOEL). A History of the Art
of Printing, from its Invention to its Widespread Develop-
ment in the Middle of the Sixteenth Century. 100 facsimiles
in photolithography. Folio, decorative cloth.

Lond. : Quaritch, 1868

1064. HUNT (CHARLES H.). Life of Edward Living-
ston. With an Introduction by George Bancroft. Portrait.
8vo, cloth, uncut. N. Y. 1864

1065. HUNT (GILBERT J.). The Historical Reader ; con-
taining ' ' The Late War between the United States and Great
Britain." 16mo, half calf (worn and loose). N. Y. 1819

1066. HUNT (J. W.). Wisconsin Gazetteer, containing the
names, location, and advantages, of the Counties, Cities,
Towns, Villages, Post OfiSces, and Settlements, together with
a description of the Lakes, water-courses, prairies, and public
localities. With the scarce folding map. 8vo, half calf. A
few pages slightly foxed. Madison, 1853

1067. HUNTINGTON (EBENEZER — Lieut.-Colonel in
the Revolution). A. L. S. to James Emott. 3 pp. 4to.

Norwich, Dec. 5, 1814

* "We lelieve the administration not only abominably wioJced,
but abominably weak."

113

1068. HUNTINGTON (E. B.). Genealogical Memoir of
the Huntington Family in this Country: embracing all the
known descendants of Simon and Margaret Huntington, who
have retained the family name, and the first generation of the
descendants of other names. Portraits. 8vo, cloth.

Stamford, 1863
* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing.

1069. HUSTED (NATHANIEL C). Centennial Souvenir
of the Jlonument Association of the Capture of Andre. Por-
traits and illustrations. Royal 8vo, cloth.

Printed for the Association, 1881

1070. ILLINOIS. Brown (Henry). The History of
■^ Illinois, from its First Discovery and Settlement,

to the Present Time. Map. 8vo, cloth (rubbed). N. Y. 1844

1071. ILLINOIS TERRITORY. A. L. S. of Ninian Ed-
wards, First Governor. Elvirade, April 4, 1814. To Governor
Isaac Shelby of Kentucky.

* An interesting letter in which he writes of the fear of
British invasion. He complains that all the regulars have been
withdrawn from the Territory and no measures yet taken for
raising rangers. He expresses great fear of the Indians and
gives an estimate of the various tribes, showing a total of
13,500.

1072. IMPRESS (THE), considered as the cause why
British Seamen desert from our service to the Americans;
with a Review of the encouragement now held out by the
Royal Navy. 8vo, half calf. Lond. 1810

1073. INDIANA. Sixth Annual Report of the Geological
Survey of Indiana, made during the Year 1874. By E. T.
Cox, John Collett, and others. Illustrations and maps (in
pocket). 8vo, cloth. Indianapolis, 1875

1074. INDIANS. Jay (John). Report of the Onondaga
Commissioners submitted to John Jay, Governor of New York,
and by him transmitted to the Legislature at Albany, Feb. 17,
1800. 8vo, unbound.

1075. INDIANS. Onondaga Commissioners' Report. An
Examination of the Opinion contained in the Report of the
Onondaga Commissioners of the Seventeenth of February,
1800, to his Excellency the Governor. By a Western Citizen.
8vo, unbound. Albany : Printed for the Author, 1800

* Presentation copy from the author, with a portion only of
the inscription on title, the rest having been cut away.

1076. INDIANS. A Collection of Hymns for the Use of
Native Christians of the Mohawk Language. 16mo, cloth.

N. Y., n. d.

* Text in Mohawk and English, on opposite pages. Presen-
tation copy from G. H. M. Johnston.

114

1077. INDIANS. A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett,
of the State of Tennessee. Written by himself. 12mo, cloth,
uncut. Lond. 1834

* A reprint of the original American edition.

1078. INDIANS. De La Salle among the Senecas in 1669 ;
Peace vd\h the Apaches of New Mexico and Arizona (1871) ;
Champlain's Expedition against the Onondagas in 1615 ; Eng-
lish-Eskimo and Eskimo-English Vocabularies; and others.
Together, 13 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

1079. INDIANS. Second Annual Report Board of Indian
Commissioners, 1870 ; Another Report, similar, 1871 ; The
Araucanians (Smith) ; Abstracted Indian Trust Bonds. To-
gether, -k vols. 8vo, cloth. V. p. — v. d.

1080. INDIANS. History of the Sioux "War and Massacres
of 1862 and 1863, by Isaac V. D. Heard. First Edition.
Portraits and illustrations. 12mo, cloth, as issued. N. Y. 1863

1081. INDIANS. Fifth Annual Report of the Regents of
the University, on the Condition of the State Cabinet of
Natural History (contains the "Report on the Fabrics, Inven-
tions, Implements and Utensils of the Iroquois" by L. H.
Morgan). Colored plates. 8vo, original wrappers.

Albany, 1852

1082. INDIANS. Third Annual Report of the Regents of
the University, on the Condition of the State Cabinet of
Natural History (contains the Report upon the Articles fur-
nished the Indian collection, by L. H. Morgan). 18 colored
plates. 8vo, wrappers. Albany, 1850

1083. INDIANS. Nene Karighwiyoston Tsinihorighhoten
ne Saint John. The Gospel According to Saint John. 18mo,
old calf. Lond. : Printed for the British and Foreign Bible
Society, n. d.

* Several names on fly-leaves, &c.

1084. INDIANS. Williams (Eleazer). The Book of Com-
mon Prayer, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in the U. S. of America. Translated into the Mohawk
or Iroquois Language. Revised Edition of a Former Transla-
tion. 16mo, stamped leather (worn). . N. Y. 1853

* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

1085. INDIANS. Third Annual Report of the Board of
Indian Commissioners, 1871; The Katunes of Maya History
(Valentini) ; Early Indian Migration in Ohio (Baldwin) ;
Indian Games ; and others similar. Together, 16 pieces. 8vo,
wrappers. v- P- — ^- ^•

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1086. INDIANS. Manuscript, 2 pp. folio, headed "The
Indian's answer. Old Abraham Speaker."

* The document is evidently an answer to questions put by
an American G-eneral — probably Gen. Sehuyler, about the end
of the year 1776. The speaker states that only two Indians
went into Canada, but did not go with Sir John (Johnston),
and merely out of curiosity. Some Indians at the Lake (Champ-
lain) told them there had been a battle and the Bostonians lost.
Gen. Carleton told them that he would not kill all the Bos-
tonians now but would wait until the spring, and that the
English army had all gone back. Carleton had taken five In-
dians and 100 Bostonians, but had set them at liberty, saying
he did not want to hurt the poor soldiers. As to their taking
scalps and killing. Gen. Carleton had distinctly forbid them to
do so, but that having taken five prisoners and one not being
able to travel so fast as the others, they had killed him, which
had made Carleton very angry.

1087. INDIANS. A. L., 2 pp. folio, Niagara, 22 March, 1779,
signed "Geristi Owennogon Wagyadon." Addressed to
"Kateri Gonwatyesh A Ogh ya dongh Se Ra. " (Probably in
Mohawk.)

1088. INDIANS. Contemporary copy, unsigned, of a letter
to Sheriff Colbreath of Herkimer County, relating to the
search for the murder of an Onondaga chief. 3 pp. folio.
Dated New York, 17th August, 1792. [From the Governor of
N. Y. probably George Clinton.]

1089. INGBRSOLL (C. J.). Historical Sketch of the
Second War between the United States of America and Great
Britain, Vol. I; Second Series, 2 vols. Together, 3 vols. 8vo,
cloth. Phila. 1845-52

* A. L. S. by the author laid in.

1090. [INGERSOLL (JOSEPH R.).] Secession; a Folly
and a Crime. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1861

* Presentation copy from the author, with A. L. S. and
envelope, laid in.

1091. [INGRAHAM (EDWARD).] A Sketch of the
Events which preceded the Capture of Washington by the
British in 1814. Folding map. 8vo, boards, cloth back, \m-
eut. Phila. 1849

* Presentation copy from Mrs. James C. Townsend, daughter
of Gen. Winder, who was in command of the American troops
when Washington was burned.

1092. Another copy of the same.

* Presentation copy from the author, with portrait laid in.

1093. INK. The History of Ink, including its Etymology,
Chemistry, and Bibliography. Facsimiles of ancient writing,
signatures of eminent men, &c., &c. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. : Thaddeus Davids & Co., n. d.

* Presentation Copy from C. B. Richardson, with inscription
on fly-leaf. ^ •

116

1094. IRISH REBELLION. An impartial narrative of the
most important engagements during the Irish Rebellion, 1798.
12mo, half sheep. Poor copy. Cambridge, ca. 1800

1095. IRVING (WASHINGTON). The Life and Voyages
of Christopher Cohmibus. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1851

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from Washington Irving to Mr.
Lossing, regarding the work and giving permission to use an
illustration. 1 p. 12mo, Sunnyside, Sept. 17, 1850.

1096. IRVING (WASHINGTON). Irvingiana : a Memorial
of Washington Irving. Etched portrmt by Smillie, and a
facsimile page of manuscript. Small 4to, cloth. N. T. 1860

* Publisher 's presentation copy, vrith autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

1097. IZARD (GEORGE— General, Governor of Arkansas,
1825-28). A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo. To Col. Fenwick in regard to
an improper salute at the Narrows. Aug. 17th, 1813.

[, 1098. JACKSON (ANDREW). [Van Crowninshield
" (Jerome).] Memoirs of Andrew Jackson, late
Ma.ior-General and Commander-in-chief of the Southern Di-
vision of the Army of the LTnited States. Compiled by a
Citizen of Massachusetts. Portrait of Jackson {ioxed) . 18mo,
old sheep (joints weak). Bost. 1828

* The author of this work was Mayor of Boston. On fly-leaf
is written, "John V. WyoTcoff's Book."

1099. JACKSON (ANDREW). Life of Andrew Jackson,
comprising a History of the War in the South, from the Creek
Campaign to the Battle of New Orleans, by John Henry Eaton.
Portraits. Phila. 1824

1100. JACKSON (ANDREW). Life of Jackson. By
James Parton. Engraved portraits. 3 vols. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1860

1101. JACKSON (ANDREW). D. S., 1 p. vellum. Ship's
paper, signed also by Edward Livingston. (Blank margin
cut off.) Oct. 1833.

1102. JACKSON (ANDREW). Tomb of Gen. Jackson.
Lithograph by Wagner and McGuigan, Philadelphia. Folio,
1845. Has been folded, and has slight pencil marks.

IIOS. JACKSON (JOHN) and CHATTO (W. A.). A
Treatise on Wood Engraving, Historical and Practical. Up-
wards of 300 illustrations engraved on wood, hy Jackson.
Royal 8vo, half morocco, gilt top, uncut. (Poor copy.)

Lond. 1839
117

1104 JAMES (WILLIAM). Full and correct Account of
the chief Naval Occurrences o'f the late war between Great
Britain and the U. S. of America; preceded by a cursory
examination of the American accounts of their naval actions
fought previous to that period. Plates. 8vo, calf (broken).

Lond. 1817

1105. JASIES (WILLIAM). A Full and Correct Account
of the ililitary Occurrences of the the Late War between Great
Britain and the United States of America. Maps. 2 vols.
8vo, half calf. Lond. 1818

1106. JA:\IIS0X (D. F.). The Life and Times of Ber-
trand du Guesclin: a History of the Fourteenth Century.
Portrait. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. Charleston, 1864

* This book was printed in England, but bears the Charleston
imprint and is "entered according to the Act of Congress of
the Confederate States of America. ' ' Photograph of the author
laid in.

1107. [JARVIS (RUSSELL).] A Biographical Notice of
Com. Jesse D. Elliott ; containing a Review of the Controversy
between him and the late Com. Perry ; and a History of the
Figure-Head of the U. S. frigate Constitution. By a Citizen
of New York. 12mo, printed boards.

Phila. : Printed for the author, 1835

1108. JAY (JOHN— N. Y. Statesman, with Franklin and
Adams signed the Treat v of Peace after the Revolution) . Vel-
Imn D. S., 1 p. folio, N.' Y., Feb. 16, 1796. Nath. Lawrence's
commission as Asst. Atty.-General, signed by him and others.
With wax seal of New York.

1109. JAY ( JOLIN) . D. S. by John Jay, Governor N. Y. S. ;
Lewis A. Scott, Secretary of State; Robert H. Livingston,
Notary, appointing Smith Thompson, Paymaster of the Regi-
ment of Militia in the County of Dutchess, &c. Dated April
20, 1797. 1 p. oblong folio.

1110. [JAY (JOHN).] An Address of the Convention of
the Representatives of the State of New York to their Con-
stituents. First Edition. 12mo, unbound, uncut (foxed) and
small hole in one 1-eaf . Fishkill : Printed by S. Loudon, 1776

* Signed at the end by Abraham Ten Broeck as President,
but Mr. Lossing has written on the title ' ' Written by .John
Jay." Autograph of Justus McKinstry (General in Civil War)
on title.

1111. [JAY (JOHN).] A Circular Letter from the Con-
gress [John Jay, President] of the United States of America,
to their Constituents. 12mo, half calf.

Phila., Printed; Poughkeepsie, Reprinted by John Holt
[1779].

1112. JAY (WILLIAM). Life of John Jay: with selec-
tions from his Correspondence and miscellaneous papers.
Portrait. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth, uncut. N. Y. 1833

118

1113. JEFFERSON (THOMAS). J Fessage from the Presi-
dent of the United States, transmitting Copies of all Acts,
Decrees, Orders, and Proclamations, affecting the Commercial
Rights of Neutral Nations, issued since 1791. 8vo, sewn, un-
cut (the blank part of a leaf torn off). Wash. 1S08

1111. JEFFERSON (TIIO^MAS). Memoirs of the Hon.
Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State, Vice-President, and
President, containing a Concise History of the United States.
2 vols. 8vo, old half calf. (Edmund Blunt 's name and stamp
on title.) Printed for the Purchasers, 1809

* Very scarce.

1115. JEFFERSON (THOMAS). Memoirs, Correspond-
ence, and Private Papers, edited by Thomas Jefferson Ran-
dolph. Portrait (foxed). 4 vols. 8vo, half calf (somewhat
rubbed). Lond. 1829

1116. JEFFERYS (T.). The Natural and Civil History of
the French Dominions in North and South America. Giving
a particular account of the Climate, Soil, Minerals, Animals,
Vegetables, Manufactures, Trade, Commerce and Languages,
together with the Religion, Government, Genius, Character,
Manners and Customs of the Indians and other inhabitants.
Maps and plans of the principal places. Folio, old calf
(rubbed). Name on title. Lond. 1760

1117. JENNINGS (HARGRAVE). The Rosierucians :
their Rites and ilysteries ; with chapters of the ancient fire- and
serpent-worshipers, and explanations of the mystic symbols
represented in the monuments and talismans of the primeval
philosopher. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. Lond. 1870

1118. JENNINGS (JONATHAN— Governor of Indiana).
L. S., 1 p. Ito. To Ethan A. Brown, Governor of Ohio, ask-
ing for the removal of a bigamist for trial. Dated Brookville,
Ind., May 31st, 1819.

1119. JESUP (THOMAS SIDNEY— General in Seminole
War). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Tampa, Nov. 17, 1836, to C. C. Clay,
Governor of Alabama. He requests re-enforcements so that
he may take the field against the Indians who "are unquestion-
ably concentrated on the Oioithlacoochie, and there they no
doubt icill await us."

1120. JOHNSON (GBRSHOM). A. L. S. Also, A. L. S.
and D. S. of George Tiffany, Ogden Edwards, Walter Living-
ston, John Keese, and others Together, 10 pieces.

1121. JOHNSON (RICHARD MENTOR^Ninth Vice-
President of the United States, fought at the Battle of the
Thames). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Blue Spring, 14 Aug. (1816).
To Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky.

*Eequesting that steps be taken to record claims for lost
property, probably claims for property destroyed during the
war.

119

1122. JOHNSON (EICHARD MENTOR). Authentic
Biography of Colonel Richard M. Johnson of Kentucky. First
Edition. 12mo, original cloth. N. T. 1833

1123. JOHNSON (JOSEPH). Traditions and Reminis-
cences chiefly of the American Revolution in the South.
Maps. 8vo, cloth. Charleston, S. C, 1851

1124. JOHNSON (WILLIAM SAMUEL— Jurist, delegate
to the Stamp Act Congress, etc.). Two A. L. S. to Andrew
Adams. Dated Stratford, Nov. 23rd, 1765-66. Business let-
ters.

1125. JOHNSTON (W. J.). Lightning Flashes and Elec-
tric Dashes. Illustration by Frank Beard, and others. Square
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1877

* Although Mr. Lossing 's name is on the title as being a
contributor to this work, he disclaims all knowledge to that
eflEect, as will be noted from several of his A. L. S. laid in. Also,
laid in are two A. L. S. from Johnston, the compiler.

1126. JONES (ALEXANDER) . Historical Sketch of the
Electric Telegraph; including its rise and progress in the
United States. 8vo, cloth. N. T. 1852

* Presentation copy from the author.

1127. JONES (CHARLES C). Historical Sketch of Tomo-
Chi-Chi, Mico of the Yamacraws. 8vo, cloth, uncut.

Albany, 1868

1128. Another copy. Boards, uncut.

* Presentation copy from the author.

1129. JONES (CHARLES C). Reminiscences of the Last
Days, Death, and Burial of General Henry Lee. Portrait.
Small 4to, cloth, uncut. Albany, 1870

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription. Laid in are
an A., L. S. of the author and the stamped and addressed wrap-
per.

1130. JONES (CHARLES C). The Siege of Savannah,
in 1779, as described in two contemporaneous Journals of
French Officers. Folding map. 4to, cloth, uncut.

Albany, 1874

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription, and A. L. S.
of author inserted.

1131. JONES (CHARLES C). The Siege of Savannah
in December, 1864, and the Confederate operations in Georgia.
Small 4to, paper covers. Albany, 1874

* Presentation copy and with 2 A. L. S. of author.

1132. JONES (CHARLES C). Biographical Sketch of
the Honorable Major John Habersham of Georgia. Portrait.
8vo, wrappers, uncut. Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1886

* Presentation copy from the author, with inscription on
cover.

120

1133. JONES (CHAELES C). The Life and Services of
the Honorable Maj. Gen. Samuel Elbert of Georgia. 8vo,
wrappers, uncut. Cambridge: the Riverside Press, 1887

* Presentation copy from the author, with inscription on
wrapper.

1134. JONES (DAVID). A Journal of Two Visits made
to some Nations of Indians on the West Side of the River
Ohio, in the Tears 1772 and 1773. "With a notice of the au-
thor by H. G. Jones. 8vo, wrappers.

N. T. : for Joseph Sabin, 1865

* One of 250 copies reprinted. With autograph inscription
of H. 6. Jones.

1135. JONES (J. B.). A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the
Confederate States Capital. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth (spotted).

Phila. 1866

1136. JONES (MAURICE C). A Red Rose from the
Olden Time; or, a Ramble through the Annals of the Rose
Inn ... A Paper read at the Centenary of the "Nazareth
Inn," June 9, 1871. Square 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1872

* Presentation Copy from J. W. Jordan, with autograph in-
scription on front cover, and A. L. S. from the same, laid in.

1137. JONES (PAUL) . Life and Correspondence of John
Paid Jones, including his Narrative of the Campaign of the
Liman. From Original Letters in the Possession of Miss
Janette Taylor. Engraved portrait of Jones in uniform
(badly foxed). 8vo, half polished calf. N. Y. 1830

* The first complete and authentic American Biogeapht
OF Paul Jones, written anonymously by Eobert 0. Sands, of
N. Y., from original manuscript materials furnished him by
Miss Janette Taylor, a niece of the Admiral. Contains an ap-
pendix of some of Jones' poetical effusions.

1138. JONES (POMROY). Annals and Recollections of
Oneida County. First Edition. 8vo, cloth. Rome, 1851

* 2 autograph letters from the author laid in.

1139. JONES (HORATIO G.). The Levering Family;
or, a Genealogical Account of Wigard Levering and Gerhard
Levering and their Descendants. Illustrated. 8vo, half
roan. Phila. 1858

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription from the
author and A. L. S. laid in.

1140. JOSH BILLINGS' FARMER'S ALLMINAX, ivood-
cuts, 1874; Nast's Illustrated Almanac for 1875; The Lives
and Opinions of Benj 'n F. Butler and Jesse Hoyt, 1845 ; and
others. Together, 50 pieces, various sizes, wrappers.

V. p. — V. d.

1141. JOURNALS OF CONGRESS: containing their pro-
ceedings from September 5, 1774, to November 3, 1788. 13
vols, in 8 vols. 8vo, half calf. Small blank piece from upper
corner of title of Vol. 1 torn off. Phila. 180O-1

121

1142. TT'ANSAS WAR (The) ; or, the Conquests of
-•-^ Chivalry in the Crusades of the Nineteenth

Century. A Heroic Poem. 12mo, wrappers, N. T. 1856

1143. KAPP (FEIEDRICH). The Life of Frederick Wil-
liam von Steuben, Major General in the Revolutionary Army.
With an Introduction by George Bancroft. Portradt. 8vo,
cloth. N. T. 1859

* Laid in are 2 A. L. S. from the author regarding, chiefly,
the difSculty of finding a publisher for this, the first biography
of General Steuben, published in the United States.

1144. KEESB (WILLIAM L.). Jolm Keese, Wit and
Litterateur. A Biographical Memoir. Portrait. 8vo, cloth,
gilt top, uncut. N. Y. 1883

* Presentation copy from the author and with 2 A. L. S. laid in.

1145. KELLOGG (LEWIS). A Sketch of the History of
Whitehall [LaJ:c Champlain], Civil and Religious. 8vo, wrap-
pers. Ink spot on title. Whitehall, 1847

1146. [KEMBLE (GOUVERNEUR— Translator).] Do-
lores; The Story of a Leper. By Mrs. Semper of Bogota.
Translated from the Spanish. 12mo, cloth. N. T., n. d.

* Laid in are 2 A. L. S. by the translator, the life-long friend
of Washington Irving, one containing information about this
work and the translation of an Ode of Horace enclosed; another
upon a different subject.

1147. KENDALL (AMOS— Postmaster General, 1835).
Signature to a printed form of instruction to postmasters.
April 9, 1838.

1148. KENLY (GEN. JOHN R.). Memoirs of a Mary-
land Volunteer. War with Mexico in the year 1846-7-8. 8vo,
cloth. Phila. 1873

* Presentation copy from the Author, and with A. L. S. laid in.

1149. KENNEDY (W. SLOANE). Henry W. Longfel-
low. Biography, Anecdote, Letters, Criticism. Portrait and
illustrations. 8vo, cloth. Cambridge, 1882

* Laid in is a 3 pp. A. L. S. from Samuel LongfeDow, and an
A. L. S. and postal from H. S. Allen regarding the publication
of some Longfellow matter.

1150. KENT (JAMES— American Jurist). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio, to Nathaniel Lawrence, Queen St., New York, dated
Poughkeepsie, April 14, 1787. Answer to some personal
questions wherein he speaks of the "honorable and affection-
ate attachment" between them.

1151. KENT (JAMES). A. L. S., 1 p., folio, to Nathaniel
Lawrence, Sept. 27, 17 [88].

123

_ 1152. KENT (JAMES). Dissertations during the Pre-
liminary Part of a Course of Law Lectures. 12mo, unbound.

N. T. 1795

* Autograph on title of Justus McKinstrey, officer in the
Mexican War.

1153. KENT (JAMES— Chancellor). Autograph legal
doeiiment signed, with other signatures, 1788 ; and A. L. S.
and L. S. of B. F. Butler on the inscription on the monument
to Lt. W. H. Allen, 1832, mth pencilled note bv Mr. Lossing ;
Col. Edward Allen, 1774 ; P. P. Goelet, 1799 ; Egbert Benson,
1791; D. Lynch, 1823; H. Wheaton, axithor of Elements of
International Law, 1824; Jonas Piatt, 1790i; Judah Champion,
Litchfield, 1778, stating he hears cannonade towards Rhode
Island; J. Thomson to Benj. Harrison, 1782. (10).

1154. KENTUCKY. Historical Sketches of Kentucky,
Embracing its History, Antiquities, &c., with Anecdotes of
Pioneer Life. Illustrated by 40 Engravings. First Edition.
8vo, cloth, as issued. Cinn. 1848

1155. KENTUCKY. The Transylvania Scheme. A. L. S.
of Richard Henderson, 1 p. folio, n. p., Sept. 5, 1767. To
Col. J. AVilliams expressing his sympathy on the illness of
]\Irs. Williams.

* Eichard Henderson was the projector and founder of the
State of Transylvania. Through Daniel Boone, Harrod and
other pioneers he purchased from the Gherokees a large tract of
the country they claimed, which now comprises nearly one-half
the State of Kentucky. On this territory was founded the
towns of Boonesborough and Harrodsburg. The purchase later
was confiscated by the State of Virginia as being illegal.

1156. KENTUCKY. A. L. S. of Nathaniel Henderson,
1775 ; A. L. S. of James Hogg, delegate from Transylvania to
Congress, 1775; A. L. S. of Chas. Bondfleld, 1779. (3)

1157. KENTUCKY. Five A. L. S. of Wm. Johnston, Hills-
borough, 1775-78, on business of the Transylvania Company
In one of the letters he requests the return of a letter written
by Daniel Boone. (5)

1158. KENTUCKY. A. L. S. of Richard Henderson, Sept.
13, 1779, to Col. J. Williams, with the last leaf of another
A. L. S. by the same. (2)

* The letter to Col. William requests him to present a Me-
morial to the Virginian Assembly on behalf of some settlers,
and mentions parallel cases of injustice.

1159. KENTUCKY. A. L. S. of Benjamin Ridley men-
tioning conditions at Transylvania and war preparations in
N. Carolina, Feb. 1776; two A. L. S. of J. Luttrel, 1776-78.

(3) .

133

1160. KETCHUM (WILLIAM). An authentic and com-
prehensive History of Buffalo, with some account of its early-
inhabitants both savage ' and civilized, comprising historic
notices of the Six Nations of Iroquois Indians, including a
Sketch of the Life of Sir William Johnson. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth.

Buffalo, 1864

* Presentation copy from Stephen Champlin to B. J. Lossing.

1161. KEYSER (CHARLES S.). Penn's Treaty with the
Indians. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1882

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing, and
L. S. from the former to the same inserted.

1162. KIDDER (FREDERIC). The Expeditions of Capt.
John Lovewell, and his encounters with the Indians. Map.
Small 4to, cloth. Bost. 1865

* Presentation copy from the author and A. L. S.

1163. KIDDER (FREDERIC). History of the First
New Hampshire Regiment in the War of the Revolution.
First Edition. 8vo, cloth. Albany, 1868

* Presentation copy from the author, and A. L. S. laid in.

1164. KING (RUFUS— statesman, Minister to England in
1796). Autograph Document Signed. 4 pp. large foUo
(stained with age and worn). Ca. 1780

* A written opinion on a legal question.

1165. KING (RUFUS). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Mr. Van
Rensselaer requesting him to pay to his credit the last year's
interest on a bond. Jamaica, L. I., Nov. 15, 1807.

1166. KING (RUFUS). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Stephen
Van Rensselaer, dated New York, Feb. 6, 1810, in which he
urges the reappointment of Col. Varick to the mayoralty.

* "Col. Varick sliould 6e restored to the office from tvMch he
was removed," etc.

1167. KING (RUFUS). A. L. Signed with initials, ad-
dressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer. Dated New York, March
6, 1810.

* Very interesting letter, mostly about Napoleon and the Eu-
ropean situation. Small piece, which affects several words, torn
awaj'.

1168. KING (RUFUS). A. L. S. (initials only), the copy
or original draft of a letter to C. Gore, dealing with the fed-
eral convention of 1812, and with political conditions in gen-
eral. 6 pp. 4to. Dated Jamaica, L. I., Sept. 19, 1812.

1169. KING (RUFUS). A. L. S., 3 pp., 4to, on political
matters. Dated Jamaica, L. I. Sept. 29th, 1812.

* A very interesting political letter discussing the relative
strength of Madison and Clinton.

124

1170. KING (RUPUS). A. L. S, 3 pp. 4to, Washington,
Jan. 1, 1813, to S. Van Rensselaer.

* Written when in the U. S. Senate, sending the latest news
of the Napoleonic Wars, and alluding to the War of 1812 in the
last paragraph.

1171. KING (RUFUS). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, to Stephen
Van Rensselaer, in ^vhich the writer urges him to become a
candidate for Governor at the approaching election. New
York, January 6, 1813. (Mended.)

1172. KING (RUFUS). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, to Stephen
Van Rensselaer, in which Albert Gallatin is criticised. Letter
marked "Private," and dated Washington, June 13, 1813.

1173. KINGSTON, N. Y. Jury of Inquisition. Documen-
tary report made by Justices and other inhabitants of King-
ston on the death of one Benjamin S. Roe. Dated Kingston,
29th May, 1795.

* Signed by 23 of the principal inhabitants of Kingston. The
document relates to a case of suicide.

1174. KINZIE (MRS. JOHN H.). Wau-Bun, the "Early
Day" in the Northwest. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth.

Chicago, 1857

* Presentation copy from the author and A. L. S. laid in.

1175. KIP (FRANCIS M.). A Discourse delivered Sep.
tember 12th, 1866, at the Celebration of the 150th Anniversary
of the First Reformed Dutch Church, Fishkill, N. Y. Frontis-
piece photograph. 8vo, flexible cloth. N. Y. 1866

* Laid in is A. L. S., with envelope, from author, Nov. 20,
1866, regarding the sending of a copy of his book.

1176. KIP (LAWRENCE). Army Life on the Pacific; a
Journal of the Expedition against the Northern Indians, —
Coeur d'Alenes, Spokans, and Pelouzes, in 1858. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1859

1177. KIRKLAND (SAMUEL— Missionary to the Indians
and Founder of Hamilton Oneida Academy, later Hamilton
College). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Albany, 24th Feb., 1795, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, asking for a loan of a thousand
dollars for the maintenance of the academy.

1178. KNICKERBOCKER GALLERY (THE) : A Testi-
monial to the Editor of the Knickerbocker Magazine from its
Contributors. 48 engraved portraits. Thick 8vo, cloth gilt,
gilt edges (several pages loose). N. Y. 1855

* Laid in is a L. S. by Geo. P. Morris, one of the editors of
this work.

135

1179. KOSCIUSZKO (THADDEUS). Evans (A. W.W.).
Memoir of Koseiuszko, Poland's Hero and Patriot. An Officer
in the American Army of the Revolution, and Member of the
Society of the Cincinnati. Engraved portraits and illustra-
tions, and facsimile. Text printed ivitliin an ornamental
iordcr of red ink. Royal 8vo, decorative cloth, gilt edges.

N. Y. : Printed for Private Distribution, 1883

* Author 's presentation copy, with inscription. Also, A. L. S.
from him, with envelope, laid in.

1180. KOSSUTH (LOUIS). Report of the Special Com-
mittee appointed by the Common Council of the City of New
York, to make arrangements for the Reception of Gov. Louis
Kossuth. Illustrations. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1852

* Presentation Copy from D. G. Valentine, with autograph in-
scription on fly-leaf.

1181. KOSSUTH (LOUIS). The Future of Nations: in
what consists its security. 12mo, half leather. N. Y. [1852]

* Presentation copy from the publisher.

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FIFTH SESSION

Wednesday Afternoon, June 5 ... Lots 1182-1530

SIXTH SESSION

Wednesday Evening. June 5 . . . . Lots 153I-I865

SEVENTH SESSION

Thursday Afternoon, June 6 . . . . Lots 1866-2214

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The books described in the following pages are
essentially a "working" and not a "-collector's"
library, so that a percentage of them show signs
of use, and, in some cases, bindings are rubbed.
Accordingly they are sold not returnable on ac-
count of general condition. But where actual
defects are known to exist, they have been care-
fully described.

of tlje late

SSensott 3. Housing

Part II— Books and Letters— L to Z

FIFTH SESSION
Wednesday Afternoon, June 5, at 2:30 o'clock

1183. T AKE CHAMPLAIN LAND GRANT. Grant
^*-^ of Land bj- George III, of 51,000 acres west
of Lake Champlain, to Alexander McLure and 50 com-
panions, from which all the signatures have been cut except
those of Alex. Golden, Andrew Elliot, Earl of Dunmore, and
the recording secretary. Folio, parchment (cut). July 6,
1771.

1183. LAMAR (GEN. MIRABEAU BUONAPARTE—
President of Texas 18^8-41). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Washing-
ton, Dec. 1, 1857, to Mr. Savage sending a verse which he
wishes inserted in place of another in his "Verse Memo-
rials," and asking for proofs.

* Gen. Lamar was President of Texas when its independence
was recognized by the principal powers of Europe.

1184. LAMB (GEN. JOHN). Memoir of the Life and
Times of General John Lamb, an Officer of the Revolution,
who commanded the Post at West Point at the Time of
Arnold's Defection. By Isaac Q. Leake. Portrait. 8vo,
sheep (joints somewhat weak). Albany: Munsell, 1850

1185. LAMB (MARTHA J.). History of the City of New
York. lUutitrated. 2 vols, in 32 parts, royal 8vo, wrappers,
uncut, as issued. N. Y. [1876]

1186. LAMB (R.). An Original and Authentic Journal
of Occurrences during the late American War, from its
commencement to the year 1783. First Edition. 8vo,
old calf (foxed). Dublin, 1809

137

1187. LAMONT (JAMES). Seasons with the Sea- Horses;
or, Sporting Adventures in the Northern Seas. Illustrated.
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1861

1188. LANMAN (CHARLES). Dictionary of the United
States Congress, and the General Government. Royal 8vo,
cloth. Hartford, 1869

1189. LANSING (JOHN— Member of the Continental
Congress and Military Secty. to Gen. Schuyler). A. L. S.,
1 p. 4to, March 28th, 1776, to Capt. Richard Varick.

* ' ' The largest boat, in ivliich two Cannon were carried up to
Half Moon, is now returning to Albany," etc.

1190. LANSING (JOHN). A. L. S., i pp. folio, to Cap-
tain Richard Varick. German Flatts, Aug. 2, 1776.

* Mentions approaching conferences with the Indians, and
gives an interesting account of a "Game of ball" played be-
tween the Oneidas and Tuscaroras, which is probably one of
the earliest descriptions of a game of lacrosse in this country.

1191. LANSING (JOHN). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Albany,
Mch. 18, 1803, to Stephea Van Rensselaer, concerning a
gravel pit for road making.

1192. LAVALETTE (CHBV. DE— Naval Commander at
Hampton Roads, Va.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, July 13, 1782
(in French), with translation, to Gov. Harrison, mentioning
the disposition of troops for the safety of York and the Penin-
sula; also translations of three earlier letters to the same in
which he states that Roehambeau has left him (De Lavalette)
in charge of the French troops, and one stating that Roeham-
beau has ordered him to join Gen. Lincoln in massing the
troops at Baltimore. (5 pieces.)

1193. LAVALETTE (CHEV. DE). A. L. S., 4 pp., 4to,
in French and English, with translation, July 30, 1782, to
Gov. Harrison of Virginia.

* "J will inform you tivo or three days 'before I evacuate
YorMoion. When the French flooet has sailed from the Cape
the British fleet was yet in Jamaica. Marquis de Vaudreuil
Commander in Chief appeared off the hay with 13 of the line —
I suppose {he) will go to Boston." The portion of the letter
in French relates to recompense for 500 bottles of Champagne
belonging to the Chev. de Chatelin.

1194. LAW (JOHN). Address delivered before the Vin-
cennes Historical and Antiquarian Society. Folding map
draivn on stone by Thomas Campbell, 18S9. 8vo, original
wrappers (worn). Louisville, 1839

* An early and scarce pamphlet on ' ' The Rarly Settlement,
Rise and Progress of Vincennes."

1195. LAWRENCE (J. H.) A.L.S., 1 p. 4to, to General
Stephen Van Rensselaer, demanding an explanation because
of a non-appointment. Dated New York, Sept. 9, 1808.

138

1196. LAWRENCE (NATHANIEL— Atty.-Gteneral of the
State of New York). D. S., on parchment with the seal of
New York State Supreme Court. The endorsement signed
by Lawrence. Aug. 8 [1789].

1197. LAWRENCE (NATHANIEL). D. S., on parch-
ment, with seal of Supreme Court of New York State, and
with two signatures of Lawrence appended to endorsements.
Dated Aug. 8 [1789].

1198. LAWRENCE (NATHANIEL). A. L. S , 1 p. 4to,
New York, 27th Nov. 1795; Addressed to His Excellency
Governor Jay, resigning the position of Attorney-General;
also 3 notes notifying the Regents of the University of
meetings. 3 pieces.

1199. LAWS AND ORDINANCES of New Netherlands
1638-1674, compiled and translated from the Original Dutch
Records in the Office of the Secretary of State, Albany, by
E. B. O'Callaghan. 8vo, sheep (rubbed). Albany, 1868

1200. LAW OF PATENTS; Annual Register, 12 vols.,
ca. 1770-80; and others. Together, 27 vols., various sizes
and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

]20L. LAWS of . the Colonial and State Governments
relating to Indians and Indian Affairs, from 1683 to 1831,
with an Appendix containing the proceedings of the Con-
gress on the Confederation, and the Laws of Congress from
1800 to 1830 on the Same Subject 8vo, cloth, uncut.

Wash. 1832

1202. LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Passed
at the Thirty-Sixth Session of the Legislature, Begun and
held at the City of Albany, the second Day of November,
1812. 8vo, boards, uncut. Albany, 1813-

1203. LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, Passed
at the Thirty-Eighth Session of the Legislature, Begun and
held at the City of Albany, the twenty-sixth Day of Sep-
tember, 1814. 8vo, boards, top and bottom edges uncut.

Albany, 1815

1204. LAWYER'S BRIEF. ,. James Jackson, Daniel
Penfield, and others. 5 pp. folio. Mentions the names of
several of the Van Rensselaer family. No signatures. No
place. Date of Grant, Feb. 24, 1773.

* Probably refers to land in New York State.

1205. [LEACOCK (JOHN) ] The Fall of British Tyranny;
or, American Liberty Triumphant. The First Campaign. A
Tragicomedy. First Edition. 8vo, sewed. Waterstained,
title and last 2 leaves missing and 2 leaves damaged. Ex-
tremely karb. Phila. : Styner and Cist. [1776]

129

1206. LEDYARD (JOHN). Journal of Captain Cook's
last Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, aiid in quest of a North-
West Passage, between Asia and America, performed in
1776-79. 8vo, contemporary sheep. Map missing.

Hartford: Nathaniel Patten, 1783

* Veey rare. Ledyard accompanied Captain Cook on his
last voyage,

1207. LEE (D.) AND FROST (J. H.). Ten Years in Ore-
gon. Folding map. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. Fine
copy. N. Y. 1844

1208. LEE (HENRY). The Campaign of 1781 in the
Carolinas, with Remarks Historical and Critical on John-
son's Life of Greene. 8vo, sheep (joints broken). Phila. 1824

1209. LEE (HENRY). Memoirs of the War in the South-
ern Department of the United States. 8vo, old half calf
(blank corner of title-page cut out). Wash. 1827

1210. [LEE (RICHARD HENRY).] Observations lead-
ing to a Fair Examination of the System of Government,
proposed by the late Conventiou. In a number of letters
from the Federal Farmer to the Republican. First Edition.
8vo, sewed, uncut. n. p., 1787

* Autograph of Abm. B. Banoker on title.

1211. LEE (RICHARD HENRY). Memoir of the Life
of Richard Henry Lee, and his Correspondence, with the
most distinguished men in America and Europe, and of the
Events of the American Revolution. Portrait. 2 vols. 8vo,
old sprinkled calf. Phila, 1825

1212. LEE (GENL. ROBERT E.). Report of General
Robert E. Lee, and Subordinate Reports of the Battle of
Chancellorsville, etc. 8vo, paper covers. Richmond, 1864

1213. LEE (THOMAS— Colonial Governor of Virginia).
D. S., 1 p. folio, August 30v 1750 (broken in folds), authoriz-
ing William Burton, Sheriff of Northampton County, to re-
cover from persons unlawfully holding it, the wreckage of a
Spanish ship lately driven on the coast of the colony. En-
dorsed on the l)ack by Thomas p******n. Sheriff Peby. * *
17.")1.

1214. LELAND (CHARLES G.). Centralization or
" States Rights." First Edition. 8vo, sewed. N. Y. [1863]

1215. LEROW (GEORGE L.). Book for New York
Children, Containing the Declaration of Independence, the
Constitutions of the United States and of New York, etc.,
etc., for the use of Schools. 16mo, half leather. N. Y. 1838

*On the fly-leaf is pencilled, " With the respects of the com-
piler."

130

1316. LEROW (GEORGE L.). The Politician's Manual,
containing the Declaration of American Independence, the
Constitution of the U. S. and of N. Y. ; also the formation
of the judiciarj', etc. 16mo, half calf. Some leaves foxed.

Poughkeepsie, 1840

1317. LESTER (C. EDWARDS). My Consulship. 2 vols.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf of Vol. I. Also, inserted in Vol. II, is an A. L. S. from
the author, and the interesting reply in Lossing's handwriting
on top-margin of first leaf.

1218. LESTER (C. EDWARDS). Our First Hundred
Years. 8vo, half roan. N. Y. 1877

* Autograph presentation copy from the author.

1219. LESTER (C. EDWARDS) and FOSTER (AN-
DREW).. The Life and Voyages of Americus Vespucius.
Portrait. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1846

1220. [LETTS (J. M.).] California Illustrated, including
a Description of the Panama and Nicaragua Routes. By a
Returned Californian. Lithographs. First Edition. 8vo,
cloth (plate loose; binding stained). Scarce. N. Y. 1852

1221. LEWIS (ESTELLE A.). Myths of the Minstrel.
13mo, cloth. N. Y. 1852

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription and A. L. S.
from the author to B. J. Lossicg inserted. Estelle was the
" Stella" of Edgar A. Poe.

1222. [LEWIS (MORGAN— Governor of New York).]
Contemporary copies of two letters to A Webster and Gen.
Williams, 2 pp. folio, 1791.

* In regard to Lewis's candidacy for the office of Attorney-
General of New York State, ' ' whenever it shall become vacant
either by the Resignation or Displacement of Col. Burr," and
taking up the qualifications of other candidates for the same
position.

1223. LIFE AND LETTERS of J. H. Raymond, 1881;
Youth of Jefferson, 1854; The Philosophy of Mystery, by
W. C. Dendy, 1845; State Rights, by T. Lewis; The Law
of Ritualism, by J. H. Hopkins, 1867; and others. 16 vols.
8vo and smaller, various bindings.

1224. LIFE OF JAMES BUCHANAN (Hortou), portrait,
1856: Moore's Suppressed Letters, illustrated, n. d. ; Diplo-
matic and Official Papers of Daniel Webster, portrait, 1848 ;
and others. Together, 5 vols. 8vo, etc., cloth, v. p.— v. d.

1225. LIFE OF KOTZEBUE; American Almanacs;
Percy Anecdotes ; and others. Together, 58 vols., various
sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

131

1226. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] Troubles io the United
States of America. An Epic Poem. By J. K. Vandermark,
of Lancaster, Cass Co., 111. 12mo, sewed in brown paper
wrapper, uncut, pp. 48. Virginia, 111. : La P. Briggs, Book
and Job Printer, " Union " Office, 18(il.

* Describes Id rhyme the Presidential Campaign, and the
opening year of the Civil War, introducing songs supposed to
be sung by the negroes.

1227. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Life and Public
Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln. By D. W. Bartlett.
Frontispiece after photograph by Brady. 12mo, cloth.
Fine copy. N. Y. I860

1228. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Whiting (William).
The War Powers of the President, and the Legislative
Powers of Congress in relation to Rebellion, Treason and
Slavery. 8vo, wrappers. Bost. Ib62

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from Frederick Kidder (an author),
who speaks in highest terms of the author of the above.

1229. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). President Lincoln's
Views. An important Letter on the principles involved in
the Vallandigham case. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. 1803

1230. The same.

1231. The same.

1232. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Truth from an
Honest Man. The Letter of the President. An Important
Letter on the Principles involved in the Vallandigham
Case. Correspondence in Relation to the Democratic
Meeting at Albany, N. Y. [May 19, 1863]. 8vo, wrappers.

*Very scarce, Phila. 1863

1233. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] "Ye Sneak Yclepid
Copperhead." A Satirical Poem. Woodcuts. 16mo,
wrappers. Phila. 1863

* Mentions Lincoln by name ; others are referred to under
various disguises. Name of Jno. H. McAllister on title.

1234. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Revelations: A Com-
panion to the New Gospel of Peace." According to Abra-
ham. 12mo, original wrappers. Very scarce. N. Y. 1863

1235. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Letters of Presi-
dent Lincoln on Questions of National Policy. 12aio,
wrappers. N. Y. 18b3

1236. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Platforms. Broad-
side, [n. p. 1864]

1237. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Testimony for the Pro-
secution and Defence in the Case of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd,
Charged with Conspiracy to Assassinate the President of the
U. S. 8vo, original wrappers. Extremely scarce.

Wash. 1865
133.

1338, LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Commemorative Pro-
ceedings of the Athenfflum Club, on the Death of Abraham
Lincoln. Portrait. Royal 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1865

* Limited to 500 copies. Presentation copy from T. Bailey

1239. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Testimony for prose-
cution and defence in the case of Edward Spangler, tried
for conspiracy to murder the President. 8vo, sewed. Very
SCARCE. [Wash. 1S65]

1240. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] Commemorative Pro-
ceedings of the Athenseum Club, on the Death of Lincoln,
April, 1865. Portrait engraved by Ritchie. Royal 8vo,
original wrappers, uncut. [N. Y. 1865]

* One of a limited number printed.

1341. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). President Lincoln and

General Grant on Peace and War. Broadside.

[n. p. 1865]

*Contains the poem "On the Chicago Surrender," by Bayard
Taylor.

1243. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Assassination of
Abraham Lincoln, and the Attempted Assassination of
William H. Seward and Frederick W. Seward, on the
Evening of 14th April, 1865. Expressions of Condolence and
Sympathy inspired by these Events. Portrait of Lincoln.
Thick 4to, half morocco. Wash. 1867

1343. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM), Late President of the
United States, demonstrated to be the Gog of the Bible,
etc. 8vo, wrappers. [Memphis, Teun.] 1868

* Presentation copy from J. McAllister, with autograph in-
scription to Benson J. Lossing.

1244. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Zabriskie (Andrew C).
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Political and Memorial
Medals struck in honor of Lincoln. Royal 8vo, original
wrappers, uncut. N. Y. 1873

*■ Author's presentation copy. One of only 75 copies privately
printed.

1245. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Wils.on (Miriam H ).
In Memoriam. Abraham Lincoln. A Poem. Read in
Springfield, 111., April 14th, 1881. 4to, wrappers.

Springfield, 1881

1246. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Blanchard (Rufus).
Lincoln, the Type of American Genius. An Historical
Romance. Portrait. 8vo, cloth. Wheaton, 1882

133

1247. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Lincoln Memorial ;
Original Life Pictures with autographs from Eminent
Americans and Europeans * * * with Extracts from
his Speeches, Letters and Sayings. Collected and edited by
Osborn H. Oldroyd and others. Portrait and illustrations.
Thick 8vo, decorative cloth gilt. N. Y. 1883

* Presentation copy from O. H, Oldroyd, with autograph in-
scription on fly-leaf. Inserted is his portrait. Laid in are 3
A, L. S. from him.

1248. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Martyr's Monu-
ment. Being the Patriotism and Political Wisdom of
Abraham Lincoln as exhibited in his speeches, Messages,
etc., etc. 12mo, cloth. N. Y., n. d.

* Presentation copy from Francis Lieber.

1249. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Only Authentic Life of
Abraham Lincoln, alias " Old Abe. " Numerous caricatures
of Lincoln. 16mo, original wrappers. n. p. — n. d.

* A very scurrilous and rare " Life " of Lincoln.

1250. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The War Powers of the
President, and the Legislative Powers of Congress, by W.
Whiting, Bost. 1862; Our Departed President, a Sermon
by W. T. Sprole, Newburgh, 1865; The Martyr-President,
bj' J. G. Butler, Wash. 1865. 3 pieces, 8vo, wrappers.

1251. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Speech of Wm. B. Reed
on the Presidential Question, 1860; Reply to President
Lincoln's Letter of June 12th, 1863; Speech of Gilbert
Dean [on the Emancipation Proclamation], Albanj', 1863;
History and Evidence of the Passage of Abraham Lincoln
from Harrisburgh to Washington, 1861 [1868] ; The Great
American Crisis : Phrenological Characters of the President
and his Cabinet, Cincinnati, 1862; War Power of the
President (Heermans), N. Y. 1863. Together, 6 pieces, 8vo,
wrappers and sewn. v. p. — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

1252. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Address of Lincoln at
Cooper Institute, N. Y., Feb. 27, 1860; Letter from the
Missouri Delegation to Lincoln, Oct. 3, 1863; History of the
Passage of Lincoln from Harrisburgh, Pa., to Washington,
D. C, Feb. 22d and 23d, 1«61, 2 copies. Together, 4 pieces.
8vo, wrappers, &c. v. p. — v. d.

1253. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Report of the Com-
mittee to inquire into the Evidence Implicating Jefferson
Davis in the Assassination of President Lincoln, 1866 ; The
Passage of Abraham Lincoln from Harrisburgh to Wash-
ington, 1868; Eulogy by Elias Nason, 1865; Proceedings of
the Union League of Philadelphia regarding the Assassina-
tion of Lincoln, 1865; Kirkland's Letter to Benj. R. Curtis
on the " Emancipation Proclamation," 1862; The National
Sacrifice, 1865. Together, 6 pieces, 8vo, wrappers, v.p. — v.d.

134

1264. LINN (J. B.) Annals of Buffalo Valley, Pennsyl-
vania. Frontispiece and map. 8vo, cloth. Harrisburg, 1877

* Presentation J copy, with A. L. S. from J. B. Linn to B. J.
Lossing.

1255. LINN (WILLIAM— Clergyman, served in the Revo-
lutionary Army). Report of an examination at Erasmus
Hall, Pa., signed by Linn and W. Clarkson, 1790; N. Law-
rence, Sheriff's execution signed by Lawrence and McKes-
son, 1789 ; J. Addison, A. L. S., 1792; D. S. by Ab. Bancker
and J. McKesson, resolution of the Senate on the defraud-
ing a soldier of his pay, 1792 ; Arthur Livermore, A. L. S.,
1818; A. Giles (General), two A. L. S., 1808-1809; John
Goelet, A. L. S., 1791; T. CORVPIN, A. L. S., 1845. (9)

1256. [LIPPARD (G,).J The Quaker Soldier; or the
British in Philadelphia. An Historical Novel. Frontis-
piece. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. Phila. [1858]

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Inserted is an A. L. S. from H. G. Jones.

1257. LITCHFIELD, Conn. 4 lists containing Signatures
of Oliver Woleott, Andrew Adams, and others, for the
Establishment of a Schoolhouse on Litchfield Town Hill,
April 17, 1772, Sept., 1773, &c. Each 1 p. folio. Together,
4 pieces.

* The names of 16 citizens, with the number of children of
school age are attached to the petition. Oliver Woleott has 4
children, Andrew Adams one. Samuel Sheldon one, Samuel
Catlin one, Lynde Lord four, etc. One of the documents is an
order to collect the School Tax, followed by a list due from each
subscriber. 18 shillings was the half-yearly due, and " Board,
Wood and other things " were supplied the Master.

1258. LIVERMORE (GEORGE). An Historical Research
respecting the Opinions of the Founders of the Republic on
Negroes as Slaves, as Citizens, and as Soldiers. Paper read
before the Mass. Historical Society, Aug. 14, 1862. 8vo,
wrappers, uncut. Best. 1862

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

1259. LIVINGSTON (BROCKHOLST— Eminent Jurist).
A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Oct. 22, 1813, addressed to Stephen Van
Rensselaer, Esq.

1260. LIVINGSTON (EDWARD). System of Penal Law
prepared for the State of Louisiana; comprising Codes of
Offences and Punishment, of Procedure, of Prison Discip-
line, etc. Folio, sewed (title loose), uncut.

New Orleans, 1824

* Very scarce. Not to be confounded with the Philadelphia
reprint of 1833. Autograph presentation copy from the author
to Smith Thompson.

135

1261. LIVINGSTON (GILBERT— Master in Chancery,
1781). Commission as Master, Oct. 16, 1781, signed by
George Clinton and Pierre van Cortland, with seal; together
with two documents signed and three documents relating
to; also A. D. S. of Gilbert R. Livingston. (7)

1262. LIVINGSTON (GILBERT). Three A. L. S. to his
wife and daughters, 1806, and autograph legal document
signed, 179ti. (4)

1-J63. LIVINGSTON (HENRY). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
addressed to Stephen van Rensselaer, Esq., on political
matters. Dated April 21st, 1790.

U64:. LIVINGSTON (HENRY). A. L. S, , 2 pp. folio,
Manor Livingston, April 13, 1791. To Stephen van Rens-
selaer on politics. Also, letters of, and documents relating
to the same and to Henry Livingston, Jr., including a copy
of the " New York Spectator" for May 13, 1815, with signa-
ture of the latter. (9)

12fi5. LIVINGSTON (JOHN— son of Robert, the nephew
of the first Robert). D. S., Dec. 20, 1762, also signed by
James G. Livingston, Leonard vaa Bleeck, Zaccheus New-
comb and Catherine Crannell ; John R. Livingston, A. L. S. ,
1872; Thomas Livingston, lease of land in Albany to
Samuel Loudon of New York, 1765, a similar document to
Philip Schuyler. 1765, and a similar one to Godardus van
Solingen, 176S; PHILIP LIVINGSTON, A. L. S., 1794; Edward
Livingston (Mayor of New York), D. S., 1832. (7)

1266. LIVINGSTON (JOHN). Portraits of Eminent
Americans Now Living; with Biographical and Historical
Memoirs. Very numerous portraits on steel. 3 vols. 8vo,
cloth. N. Y. 1853-54

1267. LIVINGSTON (JOHN HENRY— Educator and
Clergyman). 2 A. L. S., one to his brother written on the
occasion of the death of a son, and one, on matters of
business, to S. Van Rensselaer. Polio and 8vo (one torn
infold), 1778-1792.

12C8. LIVINGSTON (JOHN HENRY) Autograph Let-
ters Signed, 3 pp. 4to, Albany, 28 April, 1778; 3 pp. 4to,
Manor Livingston, 10 Aug., 1779; and 1 p. 4to, New Bruns-
wick, Feb. 4, 1811, New Brunswick, July 29, 1824. (4)

* The first letter gives some Revolutionary news: " The news
of a french alliance opens a new scene ... a hand-bill from
Boston contains the news by Mr. Simeon Dean from France . . .
Great Britain in great ferment, no troops to be procured, stocks
fallen 10 per cent. France will immediately commence hostili-
ties, a fleet of transports escorted by 3 ships of 64 and 3 of 36
guns now upon the way from France to America."

1269. LIVINGSTON (PETER R.). A. L. S, 1 p. folio,
addressed to N. Lawrence, Esq., on financial matters.
Dated March 24th, 179u.

136

1370. LIVINGSTON (PETER R.). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
addressed to The Honorable Stephen Van Rensselaer,
Albany, asking for his support in the coming election of
Senators. Dated Manor House, a8 July, 1791.

1271. LIVINGSTON (PETER R.), two A. L. S., 1789, on
political matters; Peter R. Livingston (Registrar of N. Y.),
two A. L. S. and two legal documents signed, 1798-1800;
Brockholst Livingston (Judge), legal document signed.
(7)

1273. LIVINGSTON (PHILIP— Son of the first Robert,
member of the Provincial Assembly, inherited Livingston
Manor). Signed Memorandum, to a legal document con-
cerning the sale of land in Albany. Dec. 3, 1726.

12r3. LIVINGSTON (PHILIP J.). A. L. S., 1 p. small
4to. Recommending a gardener to Stephen Van Rensselaer.
Nov. 16, 1808. Slightly imperfect.

1^74. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT— Founder of the Ameri-
can Family). Contemporary copy of his will executed 1738.
16 pp. folio.

*The will bequeaths Livingston Manor to his eldest son Philip,
excepting the part known as Clermont, which was given to his
second son Robert. The third son, Gilbert, inherited the Sara-
toga estates. Two daughters are named — Margaret (Veatch)
and Johanna {Van Home).

1375. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT— 3nd of the name, Secty
Indian Affairs, and Speaker of the Colonial Assembly).
A. D. S., 1 p. large folio, Albany, Jan. 5, 1715. Deed of
Land in Albany (giving location) from Jan Gerritse to Ryer
Gerritse. Written and signed by Robert Livingston, Jr.,
Justice, and with signatures of Goose Van Schaick and Jan
Gerritse.

1276. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT— Son of the first Philip,
last inheritor of Livingston Manor). A. L S to Andrew
Adams on a defamation action, 31 July, i770; also, an
A. L. S. to Gen. Schuyler, Nov. 8, 1776, on casting stoves
for the army. (3)

1377. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT R.— Son of the first
Robert R., First Chancellor of New York, and one of the
five who drafted the Declaration of Independence). Legal
document signed, 30 April, 1787, relating to the will of Gen.
J. Bradstreet; short A. L. S. (1798). (3)

1278. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT R.). L. S., 5 pp. 4to,
Paris, 33 Sept., 1803. To Gilbert Livingston on the con-
struction of an ice- boat. Also, two A. L. S. of Robert G.
Livingston, 1784-86, on legal matters, one mentioning Aaron
Burr. (3)

137

1279. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT R.). D. S. of David
Johnston, 1 p. folio, Oct. 31, 1799, with a note of 3 lines,
signed by Livingston, at the bottom of the sheet.

1280. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT R.— Son of the second
Robert, Judge, member of the Stamp-act Congress, etc.).
A. L. S., 1 p. folio, N. Y., Oct. 26 (1772). To Andrew
Adams on legal business.

1281. LIVINGSTON (ROBERT R.). Short A. L. S.,
Dec. 18, 1764, on legal business to Andrew Adams. Brief
in a land action concerning the Bayard estate. 9 pp. folio.

1770. (2)

1282. LIVINGSTON (WILLIAM— son of the first Philip,
Governor of New Jersey during the Revolution). A. D. S.,
a military pass for Capt. Webb, Borden Town, April, 1777;
William S. Livingston (one of the founders of the N. Y.
Society Library), two A. L. S., 1790-91. (3)

1283. LIVINGSTON FAMILY. Legal document concern-
ing the lands of Henry Beekman, being the last two large
folio leaves, vellum, Jan. 12, 1749. With signatures of
Cornelia, Gilbert, James and Pieter van Burgh Livingston ;
also of Frederick Philipse, William Jamison, James Alex-
ander (Colonial Secretary and father of William, Earl of
Stirling), etc.

1284. LIVINGSTON FAMILY. Agreement signed by
the heirs of Henry Livingston of Poughkeepsie, March 23,
1799. Signatures of Cornelia, Henry, Robt. H., J. H., and
Beekman Livingston, Gerardus Duyckinck, Zephaniah and
Jonas Piatt, etc.

1285. LIVINGSTON MANOR. A Surveyor's map drawn
in ink of Livingston Manor, on the Hudson River. Folio.

[About 1800]

1286. [LONG (EDWARD).] The Prater. By Nicholas
Babble. Nos. 1 to 35, inclusive. Small folio, boards, leather
back (title torn). Lond. 1756

* An imitation of the "Spectator" published under the di-
rection of J. Holcombe. Edward Long was a contributor.
SOAROB. Laid in is an A. L. S. from Evert A. Duyckink, rela-
tive to this work.

1287. [LONGSTREET (JUDGE A. B.).] Georgia Scenes,
Characters, Incidents, &c., in the First Half Century of the
Republic. By a Native Georgian. Illustrations. 12 mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1840

1288. LORD (ROBERT— Clerk of Essex County, Massa-
chusetts). A. D. S., 12mo, u. d. [ca. 1661]. Bill of cost
for serving attachment and filing of evidence.

138

1289. LORING (JAMES SPEAR). The Hundred Boston
Orators appointed by the Municipal Authorities and otlier
Public Bodies from 1770 to 1852. 8vo, cloth. Bost 1862

* Autograph presentation copy from tlie author.

1290. LORING (THOMAS). Proceedings of the Safety
Committee: for the Town of Wilmington, N. G. , in 1774,
1775, and I77t5. 8vo, original wrappers. Scarce.

Raleigh, N. C, 1844

1291. LOSKIEL (G, H.) History of the Mission of the
United Brethren among the Indians in North America.
Translated from the German by C. I. La Trobe. 8vo, old
sheep. Lond. 1794

*The labors of this mission lay chiefly among the Delawares,
the Nantikokes, the Shawanese, and other tribes in Pennsyl-
vania and New York. Amongst the subjects narrated is that
of the massacre of Guadenhutteu and Salem.

1292. [LOSSING (BENSON J.).] The Forget-me-not for
1846. (Contains contributions by Lossing.) Colored frontis-
piece and plates. 16mo, gilt red leather, gilt edges. N. Y. 1846

1293. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The Bouquet for 1847.
Edited by A. A. Phillips. Colored illustrations. Royal 8vo,
morocco gilt, gilt edges (loose). N. Y. 1847

* Presentation copy from the editor, with autograph inscrip-
tion. Contains a contribution by Lossing.

1294. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The New World. An
Historical Sketch. Illustrated. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1848

1295. [LOSSING (BENSON J.).] The Lives of General
Zachary Taylor and General Winfield Scott by Arthur Sump-
ter, N. Y. 1848; The Lives of the Presidents of the United
States, illustrated, N. Y. 1848. 2 works in one vol. 8vo, old
half calf. N. Y. 1848

* First Editions. The first work is not mentioned in Sabin
as by Lossing.

1296. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The Twelve Stars of Our
Republic. Three colored plates and title, and numerous por-
traits. 8vo, cloth, gilt edges. N. Y. 1850

* The Introduction is by Benson J. Lossing.

1297. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The Pictorial Field Book
of the Revolution. 600 icood engravings hy Lossing and
Barritt. 28 parts (lacks numbers 1 and 26), 8vo, wrappers,
uncut, as issued. N. Y. [1850]

1298. The same. Numbers 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 14-17. 9

pieces.

1299. The same. 2 copies of number 14, 3 of 15, and

2 of 16. 7 pieces.

1300 The same. Numbers 5 to 17. 13 pieces.

1301. The same. Numbers 3, 5-17, 21-25, 27. 20

pieces.

1302. The same. Numbers 6, 10, 14-17. 6 pieces.

139

1303. LOSSING (BENSON J.). A History of the United
States, for Families and Libraries. Colored frontispiece, and
ncarhi 300 ivuodciits. Royal 8vo, half calf (covers loose).

N. y. 1857

1304. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Martha Washington. A
Sketch presented to the Subscribers to the FuU-Length Por-
trait of Martha Washington by J. C. Buttre, Frontispiece
copy of portrait, reduced. 8vo, cloth, gilt. N. Y. 1861

* Laid in is reduced proof of portrait with A. L. S. of Buttre,
attaclied. Also, another A. L. S. from the same, relative to the
present Sketch.

1305. LOSSING (BENSON J.). A Common-School His-
tory of the United States. Numerous illustrations and maps.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1864

* Presentation copy from the author to the E<?v. Geo. T.
Eider.

1306. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Vassar College and its
Founder. Illustrated. First Edition. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1867

1307. LOSSING (BENSON J.). A Pictorial History of
the United States; from the earliest period to the present
time. Illustrated by several hundred engravings. Royal 8vo,
cloth. Hartford, 1868

1308. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Lives of Celebrated
Americans : comprising Biographies of three hundred and
forty eminent persons. Upiuards of 100 portraits. 8vo, cloth.

Hartford, 1869

1309. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Lives of Celebrated
Americans, comprising Biographies of 340 Eminent Persons.
Portraits. First Edition. 8vo, cloth. Hartford, 1869

1310. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Lives of Celebrated
Americans : comprising biographies of three hundred and
forty eminent persons. Over 100 portraits. 8vo, cloth.

Hartford, 1869

1311. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Eine Geschichte der
Vereinigten Staaten. Portraits and illustrations. Royal 8vo,
cloth. Hartford, 1869

1312.' LOSSING (BENSON J.). Eine Geschichte der
Vereinigten Staaten fur Familien und Bibliotheken. Niimer-
ous illustrations. Royal 8vo, sheep. Hartford, 1869

1313. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Lives of Celebrated
Americans; comprising Biographies of Three Hundred and
Forty Eminent Persons. 100 portraits, with signatures. 8vo,
cloth. Hartford, 1869

1314. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Centennial History of the
United States, from the Discovery to the end of the first
century of the Republic. 400 engravings. Royal 8vo, cloth.

Hartford, 1875
140

1315. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Centennial History of
the United States, from the Discovery of the American Con-
tinent to the end of the first century of the Republic. Illus-
trated. 8vo, cloth. Hartford, 1875

1316. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Centennial Edition of the
History of the United States. 400 -illustrations. Svo, half
morocco. Hartford, 1875

1317. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Gesehichte der Verein-
igten Staaten bis ihrer Hundertjahrigen Jubel-Feier. Por-
trait and illustrations. Svo, cloth. Hartford, 1876

1318. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The American Centenary :
History of the Progress of the Republic of the United States
during the first One Hundred Years of its Existence. 60 steel
engravings. 30 parts, royal Svo, wrappers, uncut, as issued.

Phila. [1S76]

1319. [LOSSING (BENSON J.).] The American Portrait
Gallery, with Biographical Sketches. Steel portraits. 60
parts, royal Svo, wrappers, uncut, as issued. N. Y. [1877]

* Laid in are 3 A. L. S. from the publisher to Lossing, re-
garding the work and Lossing 's part in it.

1320. LOSSING (BENSON J.). A Family History of the
United States. Numerous portraits and illustrations. Svo,
sheep (rubbed). Hartford, 1881

1321. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Harpers' Popular Cyclo-
pedia of United States History from the Aboriginal Period to
1876, containing brief Sketches of important events and con-
spicuous actors. Over 1,000 illustrations. 2 vols, royal Svo,
sewed, uncut. N. Y. 1882

1322. LOSSING, (BENSON J.). Mount Vernon, the Home
of Washington. Descriptive, Historical, Pictorial. 160 illus-
trations, chiefly from drawings ly the author. Svo, decorative
eloth gilt. Cinn. [1882]

1323. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The Two Spies, Nathan
Hale and John Andre; Anna Seward's Monody on aiajor
Andre. Illustrated. Svo, cloth. N. Y. 1886

* L. S. by Cyi-us W. Field, and two other letters laid in.

1324. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Hours with the Living
Men and Women of the Revolution. A Pilgrimage. Facsimiles
of Pen and ink drawings ly H. Rosa. Small 4to, cloth.

N. Y. 1888

1325. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Lossing's Story of a
Great Nation; or. Our Country's Achievements, Military,
Naval Political, and Civil. Over 550 portraits and illustra-
tions. ' Thick small 4to, cloth. N. Y. [1893]

141

1326. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Signers of the Declara-
tion of Independence. Illustrated. 12mo, wrappers.

N. Y., n. d.

1327. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Mount Vernon, the Home
of Washington. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. Qinn., n. d.

1328. LOSSING (BENSON J.). New History of the
United States. Illustrated. Royal Svo, half morocco (rubbed).

N. Y., n. d.

* Presentation copy from the publishers to the author.

1329. LOSSING (BENSON J.). A MS. Notebook contain-
ing the journal of a trip to the Lebanon Shaker settlement,
mth a description of the services, some account of the extent
and condition of the colony, and several pencil sketches show-
ing the costumes of the Shaker women. Evidently the basis of
a magazine article. 16mo, wrappers. n. d.

1330. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Pictorial Field Book of
the Civil War. 400 illustrations, engraved on wood hy Lossing
and Barritt. 29 parts (lacks part 10), Svo, wrappers, uncut,
as issued. Bost., n. d.

1331. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Our Country: A House-
hold History for all Readers. Illustrated hy F. 0. C. Barley.
60 parts in 53, 4to, original printed wrappers, uncut.

N. Y., n. d.

1332. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Lossing 's New History
of the United States, from the Discovery of the American
Continent to the Present Time. Portraits, plates, and fac-
similes. Royal Svo, leather, gilt and stamped. N. Y. [n. d.]

1333. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Pictorial History of the
Civil War in the United States of America. Illustrated iy
nearly 1,200 engravings on wood, hy Lossing and Barritt.
3 vols. Svo, cloth. Phila. [n. d.]

1334. LOSSING (BENSON J.). The Marriage of Poca-
hontas (A. L. S. from J. C. McRae, inserted) ; Another copy;
A Plea for Odd-Fellowship, Oration delivered at Oyster Bay,
L. I., Feb. 20, 1851 ; The League of States ; First in Peace.
5 pieces, Svo, cloth and wrappers. v. p. — ^v. d.

1335. LOSSING (BENSON J.). Vassar College and its
Founder, 1S67 ; The League of States, 1863 ; The Money Ques-
tion in 1813 and 1863 ; First in Peace ; and others. Over 40
pieces, cloth and wrappers, numerous duplicates, v. p. — v. d.

1336. LOSSING (BENSON J.) & WILLIAMS (EDWIN).
The National History of the United States, and the Lives of
the Presidents. Portraits and. illustrations. 2 vols, royal Svo,
cloth. N. Y. : Walker, n. d.

* A. L. S. from the publisher laid in.

143

1337. LOSSING (BENSON J.). A Collection of over 200
wood engravings, mainly by Lossing, many India proofs be-
fore letters. In a scrap-book, 4to, half calf (binding defect-
ive).

1338. LOSSING WOODCUTS. A Book of Woodcuts com-
prising magazine title-pages, lodge and masonic seals, views of
buildings, portraits, &c., &c., exhibiting, chiefly, specimens of
JMr. Lossing 's workmanship when he was a professional wood-
engraver in New York City, about 1839, &c. Royal 4to, half
morocco.

1339. LOTT (ABRAHAM). A. L. S., 2 pp., 4to, New York,
Nov. 17th, 1790. Addressed to S. Van Rensselaer, Esq., in
reference to land disputes and boundaries.

1340. LOTTERY LIST. A List of Adventurers, who have
Jointly purchased twenty -one United States Lottery Tickets,
with List of Numbers ; the Tickets left in the Hands of John
McKesson, Clerk to the Assembly. 1 p. small 4to. n. p. — n. d.

* Among the ' ' Adventures ' ' listed are the names of Evert
Baneker, Gilbert Livingston, Killian and Eobert Van Rensselaer,
Egbert Benson and others.

1341. LOTTERY TICKET. United States Lottery, Class
the First issued at Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1776, by the first
Congress.

* With the written signature of David Jackson, first hospital
physician and surgeon, and delegate to Congress.

1342. LOUDON (ARCHIBALD). A Selection of some of
the most interesting narratives of outrages committed by the
Indians in their wars with the white people. 2 vols. 12mo,
sheep (worn). Somewhat spotted; in vol. I several leaves are
torn and last leaf missing. Carlisle : A. Loudon, 1808-11

* A WOEK OF EXTREME KAKITT, as not more than a small num-
ber of perfect sets are known to exist. It contains some nar-
ratives not to be found elsewhere.

1343. LOUDON (SAMUEL— N. Y. State Printer). D. S.,
affidavit of Loudon, when a ship-chandler in N. Y. City, suing
Joseph and John Wright for the price of Cable and a Nine
inch Compass for their sloop, amounting to £14. 13. 0. Dated
May 1, 1772. 1 p. folio.

1344. LOUISIANA. L. S. of Carlos de Grand-Pre, Spanish
Governor of Baton Rouge, to Gov. Williams of Mississippi.
2 pp. folio. Baton Rouge, Sept. 1805. Requiring the surrender
of a murderer William Flamingham who had taken refuge m
United States territory.

143

1345. LOUISIANA. Code of Procedure for giving effect
to the Penal Code of the State of Louisiana. Prepared under
the Authority of a Law of the said State, by Edward Living-
ston. Folio, stitched, in sheets, uncut.

New-Orleans: Benjamin Levy, 1825

* Vert scarce. In immaculate condition, entirely uncut.
Presentation copy from Edward Livingston to Joshua Thomp-
son.

1346. LOUISIANA. French (B. F.). Historical Collec-
tions of Louisiana. With Historical and Biographical Notes.
Part I. Historical Documents from 1678 to 1691. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1846

1347. LOUISIANA. Historical Collections of Louisiana,
embracing translations of Rare and Valuable Documents relat-
ing to the Natural, Civil, and Political History of that State.
Compiled with historical and biographical notes and an Intro-
duction by B. F. French. Parts II and III. Map and a plate
of facsimiles. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1850-51

1348. LOUISIANA. Special Message of Thomas 0. Moore,
Governor of the State of Louisiana, to the General Assembly,
December, 1860. 8vo, wrappers. Baton Rouge, 1860

* Bound in is the Report of the Adjutant-General of the
Louisiana Militia, for same date.

1349. LOUISIANA. Annual Message of Thos. A. Moore,
Governor of the State of Louisiana to the General Assembly.
8vo, wrappers. Baton Rouge, 1861

1350. LOUISIANA. Official Journal of the Proceedings of
the Convention of the State of Louisiana. 8vo, wrappers.

New Orleans, 1861

1351. Another copy. Wrappers, uncut.

New Orleans, 1861

1352. LOUISIANA. Washington and Jackson on Negro
Soldiers. Gen. Banks on the Bravery of Negro Troops. Poem,
the Second Louisiana by Boker. 8vo, wrappers. Phila. [1863]

1353. LOVELL (ALBERT A.). Worcester in the War of
the Revolution. Frontispiece. 8vo, cloth.

Worcester, Mass. 1876

* Presentation copy, with inscription.

1354. LOVETT (JOHN— Congressman, aide to Gen. Van
Rensselaer, and Western pioneer) . A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Albany,
June 23d, 1812, to Gen. Van Rensselaer, written at the out-
break of the War of 1812, offering his services.

1355. LOVETT (JOHN) . Three A. L. S. to General Stephen
Van Rensselaer, each 3 pp., folio. Dated Buffalo, Oct. 30, and
Nov. 6, 1812 ; and Albany Oct. 29, 1813.

144

1356. LOW (NICHOLAS— N. Y. Merchant and Member of
the Assembly). A. L. S., 1805; W. B. Paterson, A. L. S.,
1808 ; R. Lumpkin, deposition n. d. ca. 1750 ; M. W. Corcoran,
A. L. S. ; Thos. H. Benton, signature as frank; Henry
Wheaton, D. S. ca. 1815 ; Blihu C. Goodrich, two A. L. S.,
1791-92 ; Gerard Bancker, D. S. 1792 ; etc. (15)

1357. LOWELL (J.— Judge of Supreme Court). A. L. S.,
1 p. oblong 12mo, New York, July 9, 1798, to Gouverneur &
Kemble relative to taking charge of the ship "Three Sisters."

1358. [LOWELL (JOHN).] Peace without Dishonour,
War without Hope. An Argument against War with Great
Britain. By an American Parmer. 8vo, half calf.

Lend. 1807

1359. [LOWELL (JOHN).] Mr. Madison's War. A dis-
passionate Inquiry into the reasons alleged by Mr. Madison
for declaring an offensive and ruinous War against Great
Britain. By a New England Parmer. 8vo, half calf.

Lend. 1812

1360. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Spirit of the
Fair, April 5 — April 23, 1864. 17 numbers, and duplicate of
one. 18 pieces, 4to, uncut, as issued. N. Y. 1864

* Complete. Contains Lowell's "To a Friend who sent me
a Meerschaum," Stedman's "The Duke's Children," and con-
tributions by I). G. Mitchell, George Bancroft, Bayard Taylor,
George William Curtis, and others.

1361. LOYAL PUBLICATION SOCIETY. No Party now
but all for Our Country by P. Lieber, N. Y. 1863 ; Slavery,
Plantations and Yeomanry by the same; Results of the Serf
Emancipation in Russia, N. Y. 1864; and others. In one vol.
8vo, half cloth.

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. from F. Lieber to B. J.
Lossing, laid in. Also the leaflet "A Song on our Country and
her Flag," by F. Lieber, inserted.

1362. [LUDLOW (PITZHUGH).] The Hasheesh Eater:
Being Passages from the Life of a Pythagorean. Pirst Edi-
tion. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1857

* With interesting MS. notes by Lossing.

1363. LUDLOW (JAMES M.). The Captain of the Jani-
zaries. A Story of the Times of Scanderberg and the Pall of
Constantinople. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1887

* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in (in envelope) is a commendatory A. L. S.
from Mr. Lossing to the author-

1364. LUZERNE (CHEVALIER DE LA— French Ambas-
sador). L. S. (in French), 3 pp. folio, Philadelphia, June 2,
1782, to Governor Harrison of Virginia, in regard to financial
affairs. With an extract, 1 p. 4to, of a letter from Luzerne to
William Morris, and a contemporary translation, 3 pp. folio,
of the two. Together, 3 pieces.

145

1365. LYELL'S PRINCIPLES OP GEOLOGY, 3 vols.;
The ilormon Puzzle; School Books, etc. About 25 vols. 12mo,
cloth, etc. V. p. — V. d.

1366. LYMAN (THEODORE, Jr.). The Diplomacy of
the United States. Being an Account of the Foreign Relations
of the Country from 1778 to the present time. 2 vols. 8vo,
old half calf. Bost. 1828

" Jeremy Taylor's copy, with Ms autograph on the title-
page, and a presentation inscription by the author on fly-leaf.

1367. ]V/r'APEE (ROBERT B.). History of the Late
-^'-*- War in the "Western Country, comprising a

full Account of all the Transactions in that Quarter, from the
commencement of Hostilities at Tippecanoe, to the termina-
tion of the Contest at New Orleans on the return to Peace.
8vo, original sheep. Lexington, Ky., 1816

* The rare First Edition, containing the blank leaf at pp.
iii-iv. Of special interest as an early Western imprint.
Bolton says, ' ' This valuable work is now scarce ; it is one of
the most authentic books on the subject, and is the source from
which most subsequent wi-iters have borrowed freely. ' ' It con-
tains also the publishers' note (with the printer's imprint),
which states that the part of this History which relates to Gen-
eral Winchester 's operations in the Northwest had been sent
to him and had aroused his ire. The author of this History
was one of the first Kentuckians to join the Northwestern Army
at the opening of the war, and was in active service until its
close.

1368. McARTHUR (DUNCAN— Brigadier General). L. S.
to John Armstrong, Sec. of War, referring to the trial of Gen.
Hull, in which he was a witness. 1 p., 4to. Albany, March 8,
1814.

1369. McCarthy (WILLIAM). Songs, Odes, and Other
Poems on National Subjects. Compiled from various Sources.
Three parts : Patriotic, Naval, Military. 3 vols. 16mo, cloth.

Phila. 1842

1370. MACAULEY (JAMES). The Natural, Statistical,
and Civil History of the State of New York. 3 vols. 8vo, old
sheep. N. Y. 1829

1371. McDonald (CHARLES L— Governor of Georgia).
D. S., 4to, Jan. 15, 1842 ; also L. S. of John Clark, Governor of
Georgia, 1822, and letter of John Murphy, Governor of Ala-
bama signed by his secretary, 1828. 3 pieces.

1372. MACGREGOR (JOHN). The Progress of America,
from the Discovery by Columbus to the Year 1846. 2 vols,
royal 8vo, cloth. Lend. 1847

1373. McHENRY (JAMES— Military Surgeon in Revolu-
tion, and Secretary of War under Washington). L. S., 1 p.
4to, War Department, Dee. 21, 1798, to Cadwallader Irvine,
in regard to a deserter.

146

1374. McKEAN (THOMAS). L. S., 1 p. 4to. transmitting
to ilaj.-Gen. Schuyler an Act of Congress, of the 18th of
October, 17S1, signed "Tho. McKean, President." Dated at
Philadelphia, Oct. 23, 1781.

* Thos. MeKean was one of the Signers of the Deelaration of
Independence. He was President of Congress on October 19,
1781, and in that eapaeitj"- received Washington's dispatches
announcing the surrender of Cornwallis, four days previous to
the date of the above letter.

1375. McKESSON (JOHN— Lawyer, and Clerk of Supreme
Court). D. S., 2 pp. folio, April, 1791.

1876. MACKINTOSH (LACHL AN— British Officer).
A. L. S., to ]\Iajor Gen. Schuyler asking that he may be re-
leased on parole. 1 p. folio. Dated Albany Feb. 27, 1777.

1377. Mcknight (CHARLES). Old Fort Duquesne; or,
Captain Jack, the Scout. An Historical Novel, with Copious
Notes, ^yoodcuts. Thick 12mo, cloth, gilt. Pittsburgh, 1873

* Author 's presentation copy. Laid in an envelope are 2
A. L. S. from the author regarding his work.

1378. McLean (ARCHIBALD— Publisher). A. L. S.,
1 p. 4to, New York, June 9, 1788, to Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* ''At the ■particular request of Coin. Hamilton I trouble you
with one hundred Copies of the Second Volume of the Federal-
ist."

1379. M'LEOD (ALEXANDER). A Scriptural View of
the Character, Causes, and Ends of the Present "War. 8vo,
wrappers (worn), uncut. N. T. 1815

1380. McMINN (JOSEPH— Governor of Tennessee),
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1381. McNIEL (HENRY— Brigadier General). A. L. S.,
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1382. MACOMB (ALEXANDER— American General).
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1383. MACOMB (ALEXANDER). A. L. S., 1 p., 4to, to
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1384. aicPHERSON. Political History of the United
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Wash. 1864

1385. McREE (GRIFFITH J.). Life and Correspond-
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147

1386. MADISON (JAMES). Selections from the Private
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1387. MADISON, Wis. The Capital of Wisconsin, its pro-
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1388. MADISON, Wis. Draper (Lyman C). Madison,
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1390. ilAGAZINB OP AMERICAN HISTORY. Edited
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1391. MAGAZINES. American Journal of Numismatics;
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1392. MAHON (R. M.— One of the "Heroes" of Queens-
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N. Y. May 8, 1824

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remeinher my bleeding iy his side, in all his glory," etc.

1393. MAINE. History and Description of New England.
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1394. MANN (JAMES). Medical Sketches of the Cam-
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1395. MANUAL OP RITES and Ritual by J. J. Elmendorf,
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1396. MARSHALL (HUMPHREY). History of Ken-
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1398. MARRYAT (FRANK). Mountains and Molehills,
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148

1399. ilARSTON GENEALOGY. Memoirs of the Mars-
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1401. MARYLAND. McSherry (James). A History of
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1402. IMARYLAND. Emancipation of Maryland (Con-
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1403. MARYLAND. Historical Record of the First Regi-
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1404. MASON (GEORGE— Statesman and author). Wrap-
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1406. MASSACH:USETTS. Commission of John Hancock,
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1408. MASSACHUSETTS. Barber (John W.). Histori-
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Massachusetts. Colored map and 200 ivoodcuts, &c. 8vo,
mottled calf. Worcester, 1844

1409. MASSACHUSETTS. Papers relating to Public
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Phila.: Printed for The Seventy-Six Society, 1856

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149

1410. MASSACHUSETTS. Proceedings of the Massa-
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Bost. 1859-63

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1798; and (2) A. L. S. from Edward Everett, May 1, 1831

1411. MASSACHUSETTS. Address of the 258th Anni-
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1412. MATHER (INCREASE). Early History of New
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by S. G. Drake. Small 4to, paper covers. Margins of first
few leaves mouse eaten. Bost. 1864

1413. MATHER (INCREASE AND COTTON). The
History of King Philip's War, by I. Mather; also, a History
of the Same War, by C. Mather. To which are Added an In-
troduction and Notes, by Samuel 6. Drake. Portraits. Small
4to, wrappers, uncut. Albany: Munsell, 1862

1414. MATHEWS (WASHINGTON). Ethnography and
Philology of the Hidatsa Indians (M'ith a grammar and dic-
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1415. LIATTHEWS (JAMES M.). Public Laws of the
Confederate States of America, passed at the 3rd Session of
the First Congress, 1863. Also, the Private Laws passed by
the same Congress. 2 vols, in 1, 8vo, wrappers.

Richmond, 1863

1416. MATURIN (EDWARD). Montezuma, the last of
the Aztecs: an historical Romance of the Conquest of Mexico,
2 vols. 12mo, wrappers. Slightly waterstained. N. T. 1845

1417. ilAVERICK (SA]\IUEL). A Briefe Discription of
New England and the Severall Townes therein, together with
the present Government thereof. Small 4to, wrappers, uncut.

Bost. 1885

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Museum. Inserted is an A. L. S. of John Ward Dean, the
editor of this publication.

1418. JIAXWELL (WILLIAIM). The Virginia Historical
Register and Literary Note Book. Edited by William Max-
%vell. Vols. Ill and IV in one vol. 12mo, half leather
(broken). Richmond, 1850-51

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150

1419. ilAY (COL. JOHN), of Boston. Journal and Let-
ters relative to Two Journeys to the Ohio Country, in 1788-9.
\Yith Biographical Sketch by R. S. Edes. Illustrative Notes
by W. M. Darlington. Svo, cloth, gilt top, uncut (binding
stained). Cinn. 1873

1420. MAYER (BRANTZ). Tah-Gah-Jute or Logan and
Captain Michael Cresap. Svo, wrappers. Balto. 1851

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1421. ilAYER (BRANTZ). Observations on Mexican
History and 'Archfeology, with a special notice of Zapotec Re-
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1422. IMAYER (BRANTZ). Memoir of Jared Sparks,
Portrait. 4to, wrappers. Balto. 1867

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from him to B. J. Lossing, laid in.

1423. MAYER (BRANTZ). Tah-Gah-Jute; or, Logan and
Cresap, an Historical Essay. Svo, cloth.

Albany : Munsell, 1867

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1424. MAYHEW (EXPERIENCE). Observations on the
Indian Language. Small 4to, wrappers. Bost. 1884

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1425. MEADE (WILLIAM). Old Churches, Ministers
and families of Virginia. Numerous illustrations. 2 vols.
Svo, cloth. Phila. 1857

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and some stains). Phila. 1811

1427. MECHLIN AND WINDER. General Register of
the Navy and Marine Corps of the United States, alphabeti-
cally arranged. Svo, half calf. Wash. 1848

1428. MELISH (JOHN). Travels in the United States of
America, in the years ISO'G and 1807, and 180-9-11; including-
an account of passages betwixt America and Britain, and
Travels through various parts of Great Britain, Ireland, and
Upper Canada. 8 maps. 2 vols. Svo, original boards (joints
cracked), uncut. Phila. 1812

* First Edition. Very scarce.

1429. MELISH (JOHN). Military and Topographical
Atlas of the United States ; including the British Possessions
and Florida. 12 maps. Svo, half morocco (rubbed). Name
on title. Phila. 1815

* Curious and scarce, showing the operations of the late war
in Canada, the Creek Country, New Orleans, etc.

151

1430. MELVIX (JAJIES). A Journal of the Expedition
to Quebec, in the year 1775, under the command of Benedict
Arnold. 8vo, paper. N. T. 1857

1431. MEilOIRS AND EULOGIES. Reminiscences of
Dr. Valentine Mott; Outline of the Life and Character of
Gen. Lewis Cass ; Life of Andrew Jackson ; Memoir of Henry
Clay ; and others similar. Together, 18 pieces, 8vo and 12mo,
wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

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1432. ME:\I0IRS and eulogies. Biographical Sketch
of George Peabody; Life and Character of the Hon. C. C.
Washburn; Obituary Addresses upon the Death of Zachary
Taylor; Memorial Sketch of Evert Augustus Duyckinck; and
others similar. Together, 33 pieces, 8vo and smaller, wrap-
pers. V. p. — V. d.

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1433. MENOCHIUS (JACOBUS). De Adipiscenda, reti-
nenda et recuperanda possessione doctissima commentaria.
Folio, contemporary stamped pigskin. Poxed.

Colonise Agrippinse, 1684

1434. MEREDITH (JOHN). Historical Inquiry concern-
ing Henry Hudson, his friends, relatives and early Life, his
connection with the Muscovy Company and Discovery of
Delaware Bay. Frontispiece (loose). 8vo, wrappers.

Albany: Munsell, 1866

1435. MERRBLL (W. H.). Five Months in Rebeldom; or,
Notes of a Bull Run Prisoner, at Riclunond. Frontispiece.
8vo, wrappers. Rochester, N. T., 1862

1436. MERRITT (W. H.). Brief Review of the origin,
progress, present state, and future prospects of the Welland
Canal. 8vo, ^\Tappers. St. Catharines, 1852

1437. MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT. Documents ac-
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to the Two Houses of Congress at the Opening of the Twelfth
Congress. Folding tables. 8vo, half calf. Wash. 1811

1438. The same. Another copy, sewn, uncut.

1439. MEXICAN WAR. Gen. Taylor's Rough and Ready
Almanac for 1847. Illustrated. 12mo, sewed, uncut.

Phila. 1847

1440. MEXICAN WAR. A Sketch of General Jackson, by
himself. Edited by Charles Gaj^arre. 8vo, wrappers.

New Orleans, 1857

* Two A. L. S. from the editor, one of which accompanying
the present of the pamphlet, to B. J. Lossing, inserted.

152

1441. MICHIGAN. Pioneer Collections. Eeport of the
Pioneer Society of the State of Michigan, together with Re-
ports of County, Town, and District Pioneer Societies. Por-
traits, maps, and illustrations. 4 vols, royal 8vo, cloth
(rubbed). Lansing, 1877-83

1442. MILITARY COIMPANION (The) ; being a System
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Steuben, &c. Designed for the Use of the Militia. Copper-
plates. 16mo, original wrappers. Newburyport, 1810

* On cover is the autograph of, " Jolm A. McAllister, Sept.
1840."

1443. MILITARY JOURNALS (The) of two private sol-
diers, 1758-177.5, with numerous illustrative notes (published
by Abraham Tomlinson). Frontispiece. 8vo, cloth.

Poughkeepsie, 1855

1444. • The same.

1445. The same. 2 copies.

1446. The same. 3 copies.

1447. MINDIL (GEORGE W.). The Battle of Fair Oaks
A Reply to Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. 8vo, original wrappers.

Phila. 1874

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1448. MINER (CHARLES). History of Wyoming, in a
Series of Letters, from Charles Miner, to his son. Maps.
First Edition. 8vo. cloth. Phila. 1845

1449. MINNESOTA. Seymour (E. S.). Sketches of
Minnesota. With incidents of travel during the Summer of
1849. Map. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1850

1450. MINNESOTA. Collections of the Minnesota Histori-
cal Society for the Year 1864. 8vo, wrappers. St. Paul, 1865

* Inserted is a slip ' ' Prom the President of the United
States, signed by John Hay, as private secretary, to Mr. Lossing.
On the title is a presentation inscription from Edw. D. Neill,
the Minnesota historian.

1451. MINNESOTA. Catalogue Minnesota Historical
Society, 1888. Vol. I ; Collections of the Minnesota Historical
Society' Vol. I and Vol. V. Together, 3 vols. 8vo, cloth (bind-
ing not uniform). St. Paul, 1872-85-88

1452. MINNESOTA. Minnesota in the Civil and Indian
Wars 1861-65. Royal 8vo, morocco. St. Paul, 1890

* Presentation copy from the editor.

1453. MINUTES OF A CONSPIRACY against the Liber-
ties of America. 4to, wrappers. Phila. : J. Campbell, 1865

* One of 75 copies printed in Quarto.

153

1454. ]\riNUTES OP EVIDENCE taken at the Bar of the
House of Lords, before a Committee of the whole House, to
consider the Orders in Council. Lond. 1808. Also, An.
Abstract of the Evidence taken in the House of Commons
against the Orders in Council. Lond. 1812. 2 vols, in 1,
12mo, half calf. Lond. 1808-1812

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1457. MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS. A. L. S. from John
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Peale, 2 pp., 12mo, with envelope, Red Bank, June 23, 1881;
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1855 ; Thompson Westcott, with copy of another letter, 2 pp.
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1458. MISCELLANEOUS LETTERS. L. S., Baeing
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1459. MISCELLANEOUS PAMPHLETS. Early Accounts
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1471. MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Description of Banvard's
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1472. MISSOURI. Journal and Proceedings of the Missouri
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Thick 8vo, sheep. St. Louis, 1861

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autograph inscription on inside front cover.

1473. MISSOURI. Journal of the Missouri State Conven-
tion, held in Jefferson City, June, 1863. 8vo, sewed.

'A. L. S. of presentation laid in. St. Louis, 1863

155

1474. [JIITCI-IELL (JOHN).] The Contest in America
between Great Britain and France, with its Consequences and
Importance ; giving an Account of the Views and Designs of
the French, Avith the Interests of Great Britain, and the Situa-
tion of the British and French Colonies, in all parts of
America. By an Impartial Hand. 8vo, old calf (several joints
M'eak; slightly warped). Lond. 1757

* ScAKCE. The authorship of this work has also been attrib-
uted to Oliver Goldsmith. It exhibits an unusual knowledge-
of the internal geography of America and the affairs of the
French on the Lakes, the Ohio, and West Virginia.

1475. [MITCHELL (JOHN).] The Present State of Great
Britain and North America, with regard to Agriculture, Popu-
lation, Trade, and Manufactures, impartially considered : con-
taining a particular account of the dearth and scarcity of the
necessaries of life in England ; the want of staple commodities
in the Colonies; the decline of their trade, etc. In which the
causes and consequences of these growing evils, and methods
of preventing them, are suggested. 8vo, old sheep (cracked).

Lond. 1767

1476. MITCHILL (SAMUEL L.— Scientist). A. L. S.,
presenting Stephen Van Rensselaer with some works on Agri-
culture. 2 pp. 4to. N. Y., Aug. 10, 1808.

1477. [MITCHILL (SAMUEL L.).] The Picture of New
York; or. The Traveller's Guide, through the Commercial
Metropolis of the United States. By a Gentleman Residing in
this City. 12mo, old sheep (joints somewhat weak) .

N. Y. : Riley and Co., 1807

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the Bridges Plan of New York engraved hj Peter Maverick.

1478. MONROE (JAMBS— 5th President) . A View of the
Conduct of the Executive in the Foreign Affairs of the
United States, connected with the Mission to the French Re-
public, during the years 1794, '5, '6. 8vo, sprinkled calf.

Phila. 1797

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1479. MONROE (JAMES) . A View of the Conduct of the
Executive in the foreign affairs of the United States, as con-
nected with the mission to the French Republic, during the
years 1794-96. 8vo, half calf. Title soiled. Lond. 1798

1480. MONROE (JAMBS). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Oak Hill,
Aug. 27, 1823, giving the results of an interview with Col.
John P. Decatur, who had been transferred from the New
York to the Portsmouth Navy Yard for improper conduct.

1481. MONROE (JAMES). Interesting A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
relating to the removal of Col. Decatur from New York to
Portsmouth. In this letter Mr. Monroe says he will review all

1.56

the proceedings of the court and examine the matter thor-
oughly. Also a copy of the order of removal. Dated at Wash-
mgton, Oct. 10, 1823. 2 pieces.

1482. MONROE (JAMES). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, relating to
the removal of Col. Decatur from New York to Portsmouth,
Washington, Oct. 11, 1823. With unsigned copy of a letter
to Mrs. Decatur, wife of Commodore Decatur, in President
Madison's autograph. 2 pieces.

1483. MONTCLAIR (JOHN W.). Themes and Transla-
tions. First Edition. 12mo, cloth, uncut. N. Y. 1867

* Presentation copy from the author.

1484. MONTGOMERY (GEN. RICHARD). Biographical
Notes concerning Gen. Montgomery, together with hitherto
unpublished letters. 8vo, wrappers. n. p., 1876

^ Laid in are 3 A. L. S. from the author of the above, and a
note signed by Lossing, all dealing with Aaron Burr's relations
with Gen. Montgomery.

1485. MOOERS (BENJAMIN— General). A. L. S., 3 pp.
4to, Plattsburgh, April 22, 1825, to Mrs. Catherine Living-
ston, in regard to the sale of a house.

1486. MOORE (FRANK). Diary of the American Revo-
lution, from Newspapers and Original Documents. Illus-
trated. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y, 1^60

1487. MOORE (FRANK). Materials for History printed
from original manuscripts. With notes and illustrations.
First Series. Correspondence of Henry Laurens of South
Carolina. Portrait. Small 4to, wrappers.

N. Y. : For the Zenger Club, 1861

* Limited to 250 copies.

1488. MOORE (FRANK). Ballad History of the Amer-
ican Revolution. Contemporary Poets and Prose Writers.
Illustrated. Parts 1 to 4 (only), royal 8vo, wrappers, as
issued. N. Y. [1875]

1489. MOORE (G. H.). The Treason of Charles Lee,
Major-General, second in command in the American Army
of the Revolution. Portraits. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1860

1490. MOORE (SIR HENRY— Colonial-Governor of New
York). D. S., on vellum, appointing Gilbert Livingston
Attorney at Law. Fort George, N. Y., August 9, 1769.
Countersigned by Henry and Philip Livingston.

1491. MOORE (JAMES). Kilpatrick and Oar Cavalry.
12 illustrations. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1865

* The record of the 9th Pennsylvania. Inserted are an A. L. S.
of Edwin Greble, father of Lieut. Greble, whose death is de-
scribed in the book, correcting Moore's account in several
places, and a photograph of the elder Greble.

157

1492. MORAVIANS. A Memorial of the Dedication of
Monuments erected by the Moravian Historical Society, to
mark the sites of ancient missionary stations in New York
and Connecticut. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1860

1493. Another copy, cloth. N. Y. 1860

* Presentation copy from the Moravian Historical Society.
Laid in is an original drawing by Mr, Lossing of the tombstone of
Gottlob Buettner, the principal missionary of the Moravians at
Shekomeko in Dutchess County, with a translation of the
inscription ; 2 postals and an A. L. S. from W. J, McCord relating
to Shekomeko ; A. L. S. from Stephen Winans to Gilbert Living-
ston, dated 1806; 3 A. L. S. from Isaac Hunting relating to the
Hunting, Graham, Bibble and other families of Dutchess
County.

1494. MOREAU (C. L.— Editor). Greens for Christmas
(contains contributions by Moreau, H. T. Drowne, A. J.
Ryan, etc.). 16mo, cloth. [Privately Printed] 1874

1495. MOREAU DE SAINT-MERY (M. L. E.). A Topo-
graphical and Political Description of the Spanish Part of
Saint-Domingo. Translated by William Cobbett. 2 vols.
8vo, sheep. Phila. 1798

1496. MOREHEAD (J. T,— Governor of Kentucky), L. S.,
1 p. folio, Frankfurt, June 20, 1835 ; Documents of Jeremiah
Morrow, Governor of Ohio, and William Miller, Governor
of North Carolina, signed by their secretaries. Together,
3 pieces.

1497. MORGAN (LEWIS H.). Ancient Society; or, Re-
searches in the Lines of Human Progress, etc. First Edi-
tion. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1877

1498. MORMONS. Gunnison (J. W.). The Mormons;
or, Latter-Day-Saints, in the Valley of the Great Salt Lake.
A History . . . derived from Personal Observation. Frontis-
piece. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1852

* The author of this work was murdered by the Indians who
were said to have been under the protection of Brigham Young,
then Governor of Utah. Laid in is a part of a copy of the New
York Times of May 18, 18.55, containing full report of the trial
of the murderers, with editorial comment thereupon.

1499. MORRIS (GOUVERNEUR— Member of Continental
Congress). Two L. S., each 1 p. folio, both to Andrew
Adams. New York, Sept. 10, 1770, and Milford [Conn.],
Oct. 17, 1772. Together, 2 pieces.

1500. MORRIS (GOUVERNEUR). An Answer to War
in disguise; or. Remarks upon the new Doctrine of England,
concerning Neutral Trade. 8vo, original paper covers.
Water-stains. N. Y. 1806

1501. MORRIS (G. P.). The Deserted Bride; and other
Poems. First Edition, 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1838

* Presentation copy from the author with autograph inscrip-
tion to B. J. Lossing.

158

1503. MORRIS (JACOB— Son of Lewis Morris and Aide
to Gen. Chas. Lee). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Otsego County,
April 9, 1792, to Philip Schuyler, Leonard Gansevoort, and
Stephen Van Rensselaer, in regard to his candidature for
the State Senate.

1503. MORRIS (JACOB). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Nov.
7th, 1812, asking for an appointment as County Clerk. "7
hai'e suffered not a little persecution in common luith my
brethren of the federal party. "

1504. MORRIS (RICHARD— Eminent Jurist). Docu-
ment signed, Aug. 29th, 1786. Permit issued to Nathaniel
Lawrence to practice law in New York State. 4to, vellum.
Seal in fine condition.

1505. MORRIS (ROBERT— Signer of the Declaration of
Independence and Financier). A. L. S., 2 pp. ito, Phila-
delphia, July 19th, 1793, to Philip Schuyler.

* "Whenever any farther payment is necessary on my ten
shares in the Western Canal, I should wish the Treasurer of
that Canal or yourself to draw upon me for the installments as
they fall due."

1506. MORRIS (ROBERT). Sight Draft signed by
Robert Morris and endorsed by Michael Hillegas, small
folio, dated March 17, 1783. Also, Warrant for the arrest
of Robert Morris for a debt of .$1617, dated Dec. 13, 1797.
2 pieces.

1507. MORRIS (THOMAS— Prisoner taken by the Eng-
lish frigate "Guadaluapa. ") A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, dated
St. Johns in Antigua, Nov. 18, 1779.

* Interesting letter from a prisoner, to his friend "Walton,''
whom he asks to devise some method of sending for him, and
others, in order that they may not be captured again.

1508. MORRIS (THOMAS— American Statesman and
Lawyer). A. L. S., 1 p. small folio, to Stephen Van Rens-
selaer, Canandaigua, April 19, 1793. Mentions Judge
Myers, Mr. Van Schoonoven and Col. Hamilton.

* "J have read with astonishment the infamous resolutions
proposed in the House of Representatives against Col. Hamil-
ton, however it gave me great satisfaction to find that he so
completely defeated the anti-Federalists by his spirited, able
and open conduct."

1509. MORSE (JEDIDIAH— Author of the "American
Geography," &c.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, to W. W. Wood-
ward, Charleston, June 31, 1811. Concerning the shipment
of some books, and refers to his "Geography."

1510. MORSE (JEDIDIAH). Annals of the American
Revolution. To which is prefixed a summary Account of
the First Settlement of the Country and some of the prin-
cipal Indian Wars. 6 plates by Balch and Bassett. First
Edition. Bvo, half calf (one page torn). Hartford, 1824

159

1511. MORSE (WILLIAM). A Discourse adapted to the
character of Washington, as a political Saviour of his
country. 12mo, wrappers. Phila. 1834

1512. MORTON— (J. L.— Secretary of the Erie Canal
Commission), A. D. S., 1811, an extract from the Minutes
of the Commission; G. Db Lamatbb, A. L. S., 1792, men-
tions Aaron Burr; Sheriff's warrant signed Ijy N. Law-
EENCB and McKesson, 1806; Nicholas Power, four D. S. ;
Stephen Banker, Receipt signed, 1773 ; Baring Brothers
(Bankers), two L. S. ; Egbert Benson, D. S. 1781, signed
also by Gilbert Livingston, etc. (20).

1513. MOSS (SAMUEL). Annals of the United States
Christian Commission. Engraved portrait and illustrations.
8vo, cloth, partly uncut. Phila. 1868

* Presentation copy from Horatio Gates Jones, with inscrip-
tion on fly-leaf. Laid in are several A. L. S. , Circulars, &c.,
with the words and music of an original hymn attributed by
Mr. Lossing to Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg.

.1514. MOTLEY (JOHN LOTHROP). The Rise of the
Dutch Republic: a History. 3 vols. 8vo, original cloth,
uncut. N. Y. 1856

* First Edition, Inserted is an A. L. S, of Joseph G. Cogs-
well, director of the Astor Library, dated Sept. 11, 1855, refer-
ring to the history, which was then unpublished, and recom-
mending to his correspondent that he engage to publish it.

1515. MOTLEY (JOHN LOTHROP). The Life and Death
of John of Barneveld, Advocate of Holland. Illustrated.
First Edition. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1874

1516. MOTT (COL. SAMUEL). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to
General Schuyler. Dated at Preston, Feb. 22, 1776.

■"'Asking Gen. Schuyler for his pay for the last campaign,
and for extra money for tlie transportation of his baggage, and
asking that it be sent without delay to Gov. Trumbull.

1517. MtJLLER (C. O.). Ancient Art and its Remains; or,
a Manual of Archaeology. 8vo, cloth. Lond. 1852

1518. MUNOZ (DON JUAN BAPTISTA). The History
of the New World. Translated from the Spanish with
notes. Portrait and map. 8vo, sheep. Lond. 1797

1519. MUNSELL (JOEL). Annals of Albany. Views,
plans and maps. 9 vols. l;imo, cloth. Albany, 1850-58

1520. MURPHY (HENRY C). Journal of a Voyage to
New York and a Tour in Several of the American Colonies
in 1679-80, by Jasper Dankers and Peter Sluyter. Trans-
lated and edited by H. C. Murphy. Plates. First Edition.
8vo, cloth. Brooklyn, 1867

* Presentation copy and with A. L. S. from Mr. Murphy.

160

1521. "VpAPOLEON. Aq Account of the French Expo-
"^^ dition in Egypt, written by Buonaparte and

Berthier. With Sidney Smith's Letters from Egypt. Also,
an Appendix containing the Life of General Buonaparte,
&c. Frontispiece portrait. 12mo, unbound.

Leeds [Eng.], n. d.

1522. NAPOLEON DYNASTY (The) : or the History of
the Bonaparte Family. An entirely new work by the
Berkeley Men. Portraits. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1852

* Presentation copy from Edwin Williams, one of the Berke-
ley men, to B. J. Lossing.

1523. NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY of distin-
guished Americans, with biographical Sketches. Portraits.
4 vols, royal Svo, half calf. Sold not returnable.

Phila. 1854-'53

1524. NAVAL TEMPLE (The); containing a complete
history of the battles fought by the Navy of the United

States. Frontispiece and copper -plates, including views
of the Battle of Erie, U. S. Squadron before Algiers, the
Bidtle of Plattshurg, etc. Svo, half calf (rubbed). Bost. 1816

1525. NAVY REGISTER. A General Register of the
Navy and Marine Corps of the United States, containing all
the Names of the Officers, &c., showing the Dates of their
Original Rank and Entry. Compiled from the Official
Records of the Navy Department. Svo, half leather.

Wash 1848

1526. NEBRASKA QUESTION (The); comprising
Speeches in the United States Senate by Stephen Douglas,
Salmon P. Chase, Edward Everett, Charles Sumner, and
others, together with History of the Missouri Compromise,
Daniel Webster's Memorial in Regard to it, &c. Svo,
original covers, uncut. N. Y. 1864

1527. NEILL (EDWARD D.). History of the Virginia
Company of London, with Letters to and from the first col-
ony never before printed. Frontispiece. Small 4to, cloth.

Albany, 1869

1528. NEILL (EDWARD D.). The Pounders of Mary-
land as portrayed in manuscripts, provincial records and
early Documents. Svo, cloth. Albany, 1876

1529. NELSON (THOMAS). Letters of Thomas Nelson,
Jr. , Governor of Virginia. 4to, wrappers.

Richmond: Virginia Hist. Soc, 1874

* Limited to 500 copies.

1530. NEWBURGH, N. Y. Account of the expense of
running the public ferry at Newbargh. 1 p. folio. Signed
by John Holdron. Dec. 23, 1780; April 28, 1781.

"The account is divided into three sections "Old Cont.
Dollars," " New Cont. Dollars," and " Hard Mony. "

161

SIXTH SESSIOK.
Wednesday Evening, June 5, at 8:15 o'clock

1531. NEWELL (REV. C). History of the Revolution
in Texas, particularly of the War of 1835 36. Maps. First
Edition. N. Y. 1838

1533. NEW ENGLAND. A True Relation concerning
the Estate of New England as it was presented to His
Matie. Small 4to, wrappers, uncut. Bost. 1886

* Printed from a MS. oa. 1634, now in the British Museum.

1533. NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC-GENEALOGICAL
SOCIETY. The New England Genealogical and Historical
Register, Vols. IV to XLV (not consecutive,but with Vols.
4-6, 8-16, 18, 27, 28, 30, 36-39 and 41-43 complete) ; Pro-
ceedings of the Society for 1871, 1877, 1883, 1889, 1891;
Sabine's Address on Wolfe, 1859; Report on the 25th Anni-
versary of the Society, 1870; and Memorial Biographies,
Vol. II only, 1881. Together, 109 pieces, 7 vols, cloth and
102 parts wrappers. Bost. 1850-1891

* Some are presentation copies, and several letters from
officers of the society are laid in.

1531. NEW ENGLAND PAMPHLETS. Early Bells of
Massachusetts (Goss), 1874; Aims and Purposes of the
Founders of Massachusetts (Ellis) ; and others. 29 pieces,
8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

S 11535. NEW ENGLAND PAMPHLETS. Two Chapters
on the Early History of Groton, Mass. (Green), 1882; The
Forms in Issuing Letters Patent by the Crown of England
(Deane), 1870; Memoir of George Livermore (Deane), 1869;
Calendar of the Sparks Manuscripts in Harvard College
Library (Winsor); and others. 21 pieces, 8vo, wrappers.

V. p. — v. d.

1536. NEWHALL (WALTER S.). A Memoir (by B. I.
Leedom). Portrait. 8vo, half cloth. Phila. 1864

* Presentation copy from the author to B J. Lossing; also
A. L. S. to the same, and two autograph poems bj' the former
laid in.

1537. NEW HAMPSHIRE. Sketches of the History of
New Hampshire, from its settlement in 1623 to 1833. By
John M. Whiton. 12mo, original cloth, paper labels
(slightly water-stained). Concord, 1834

*FiEST Edition. Scarce.
162

1538. NEW HAMPSHIRE. The History of New Ipswicli
from its first grant in 1736 to the present time. 3Iap and
illustrations. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1852

1539. NEW HAMPSHIRE. History and Description of
New England. New Hampshire. Map and illustrations.
8vo, cloth. Bost. 1860

1540. NEW HAMPSHIRE CURRENCY. Note for five
pence, dated 1786, signed by P. White. Mounted and edges
worn.

1541. NEW JERSEY. Votes and Proceedings of the
General Assembly of the State of New Jersey. Princeton,
Aug. 27, 1776-Oct. 7, 1780. Folio, old boards, leather back
(a page or so torn and several leaves stained)

Trenton: Isaac Collins [1776-80]

* Autograph of Collins'on inside front cover.

1542. NEW JERSEY. Barber (J. W.) and Howe (Henry).
Historical Collections of the State of New Jersey, contain-
ing a General Collection of the most interesting facts, tra-
ditions, &c. , relating to its History and Antiquities. Colored
Tnap and % frontispieces, and numerous other illustrations.
Thick 8vo, cloth.

Newark, N. J. : Published by Benjamin Olds [1844]

* Autograph of J. W. Barber on fly-leaf. Inserted is an
A. L. S. from him, in which he admits that he may have un-
wittingly done injustice to the memory of Philip Freneau, the
poet of the American Revolution.

1543. NEW JERSEY. Record of the Officers and Men
of New Jersey in the Civil War, 1861-65. 2 vols. 4to, half
morocco. Trenton, 1876

* Presentation copy from Wm. S. Stryker, Adjutant-Gen-
eral, with A. L. S.

1544. NEW JERSEY. Report of the New Jersey Com-
missioners on the Centennial Exhibition. Printed by Au-
thority. Large folding map and illustrations. 8vo, cloth.

Trenton, N. J , 1877

1545. NEW JERSEY. Minutes of the Provincial Con-
gress and Council of Safety of the State of New Jersey.
8vo, cloth. Trenton, 1879

1546. NEW JERSEY. Documents relating to the Colo-
nial History of the State .of New Jersey, edited by W. A.
Whitehead, Vols. I-IX (1631-17(;7); General Index to the
first series prepared by F. W. Ricord. 10 vols. 8vo, cloth.

Newark, 1880-88

1547. NEW JERSEY. Minutes of the Convention of the
State of New Jersey, holden at Trenton the 11th day of De-
cember, 1787. 4to, wrappers. Trenton, 17S8; reprinted, 1888

* Laid in is an A. L. S. of C. L. Traver, who republished the
work.

163

1548. NEW JERSEY. Proceedings of the N. J. Histori-
cal Society, 1870-72, 4 pieces; Trenton One Hundred Years
Ago; Monmouth County; Address of Officers of N. J. Mon-
ument Association; and others, similar. Together, 10
pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. v. d.

1549. NEW ORLEANS and Environs; containing a brief
Historical Sketch of the Territory and State of Louisiana
and the City of New Orleans. Illustrated 12mo, cloth.

New Orleans, 1845

1550. NEWPORT. Sketches of Newport and its Vicinity :
with Notices respecting the History, Settlement and Geo-
graphy of Rhode Island. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth.

® N. Y. 1842

1551. NEW ROCHELLE. A Guide to New Rochelle and
its Vicinity. 16mo, cloth. N. Y. 1842

1552. NEW YORK. Old Map of the Supposed Vacancy
between the Manor of Livingston and Clavarack; granted
in 1686, Confirmed 1715. Drawn in pen-and-ink and colored.
Laid down from the words of the Patents as conceived by
Will Cockburn.

* Although slightly damaged, it is a well executed map of
that portion of New York State.

1553. NEW YORK. Deed conveying land in Albany to
Hugo Frere and Dirck Ten Broeck, 1719-3.3. Signed by
Simon le Roy, Joseph Hasbrouck, Samuel Beuier, Daniel
Du Bois, Hugo Frere, Evert Wendell and Johannis de

Forest. 2 pp. folio, with seal of Evert Wendell.

1554. NEW YORK. Conveyance of land in Albany,
1733, with signatures of Gyselaert Roseboom, Jam. Sten-
house, Dirck Ten Broeck, Cornelis van Dyke, and others.
2 pp. folio.

1555. NEW YORK. Contemporary MS. Copy of a Proc-
lamation by George Clinton, Governor of New York, pro-
hibiting all traffic and correspondence between the province
and the Indians in league with the French. Folio (torn).

N. Y. 1745

1556. NEW YORK. Duchess County Land Grant, with
Signatures, Nov. 11, 1757; Receipts signed by John Hall
and John Alexander, May and June, 1757; Return of the
2d Va. Regiment commanded by Alex. Spotsvpood, Bris-
tol, April 18, 1777; Copy of letter accompanying a Flag of
Truce from Robert Digby, Rear Admiral, March 21, 1782;
A. L. S. Benjamin De L. [Nargne], Sept. 8, 1792; Copy of
Printed Scale of Prices adopted by the Typographical As-
sociation, N. Y., June 15, 1833, on back of which is a Poem
entitled "Solemncholy Reflections," signed "Spoons,
O. G.," a contributor to the "Sunday Mercury." 2 pp.
folio. Together, 6 pieces.

164

1557. NEW YORK. Official Copy of the Probate of the
Will of Coruelia Schuyler, signed by George Banyar. 3 pp.
folio. 1763. A little worn.

* With the Prerogative Seal of New York. Rarely met with.

1558. NEW YORK. Journal of the Votes and Proceed-
ings of the General Proceedings of the General Assembly of
the Colony of New York, 1691-1765. 2 vols, folio.

N. Y. 1764-66

1559. NEW YORK. Lease of 51,000 acres of land in
Albany County, east of Lake Champlain, between the Earl
of Dunmore and fifty citizens of New York State, 1 p. folio,
July 12, 1771, with a portion of the second sheet. The con-
sideration was five shillings each. Signed by the Earl of
Dunmore and each of the 50 citizens.

* The name and occupation of each signer is given in the body
of the deed, and among the signatures are those of Andrew
Elliot, Receiver- General of New York; Alexander Golden, Sur-
veyor-General; G. Banyar, Deputy -Secty. ; Hugh Gaine,
Printer; Crean Brush, John Lawrence, Hugh and Alex. Wal-
lace, Whitehead Hicks, John Harris Cruger, Wm. Williams,
whose occupation is given as "Limner"; James Duane, John

"Taylor, Tavern-keeper; Peter Middleton, Physician; R. Hyslop,
Henry White, and others, whose names are well identified with
the early history of the State.

1560. NEW YORK. Bill of the Colony of New York for
3 pounds, February 16, 1771, signed by W. Franklin, S.
Verplanck and A. Lott.

1561. NEW YORK. The New York Pocket Almanack
for the year 1772. Bj' Thomas Moore. 3^mo, original
marbled wrappers (front wrapper missing).

N. Y. : Hugh Gaine, 1772

* Exceedingly rare. Contains the full- page " Prospect of
the City of New lorfc, " on which are indicated 31 buildings,
including Fort George, Trinity Church, the Prison, St. Paul's
Church, etc. The copy is interleaved, and contains some writ-
ing in an old hand.

(See Frontispiece.)

1562. NEW YORK. A Serious Address to the Inhabi-
tants of the Colony of New York, containing a full and
minute Survey of the Boston-Port Act, calculated to excite
our Inhabitants to conspire, with the other Colonies on this
Continent, in extricating that unhappy Town from its un-
paralleled Distresses, and for the actual Redemption, and
Security of our general Rights and Liberties. With an

16.1

Appendix giving the text of the Boston Port Bill, and Lord
Camden's Speech on the passing of this bill. 4to, half calf.

N. Y. : John Holt, 1774

* Extremely bare. The Address is signed at the end: "A
Citizen of New York, May 30, 1774." As John Jay used this
pseudonym on other occasions, when addressing the people,
and as the style of writing is similar to his later expressions, it
was probably written by him, as soon as he heard of the closing
of the Port of Boston. Several pages have corrections in ink
in a contemporary hand.

(See Reproduction.)

1563. NEW YORK. Laws of New York, passed by the
Assembly from 1691 to 1773. Title and some leaves at the
end lacking. Folio, sewed. [N. Y. 1774]

1564. NEW YORK. Return of Vessels employed in
Public Service at Fish Kill Landing. Signed by John
Palmer, Harbormaster. Oblong folio, 1 p. Oct., 1781.

1565. NEW YORK. The Constitution of the State of
New York. 12mo, half calf. N. Y. 1785

* Bound in with the above is, "An Ordinance of the Conven-
tion of the State of New York." Abraham B. Banoker's copy
with his autograph on first title.

1566. NEW YORK. Journal of the Senate of the State
of New York, at their first meeting of the Ninth Session.
Folio, sewed, uncut. N. Y. 1786

1567. The same for the Tenth Session. Hole in

4 pp. N. Y. 1787

1568. The same for the Eleventh Session.

Poughkoepsie, 1788

1569. The same for the Fourteenth Session.

N. Y. 1791

1570. The same for the 24th Session. Writing on

title. Albany, 1800

1571. The same for the 25th Session (lacks some

pages at end). Albany, 1802

1572. The same for the 26th Session. Albany, 1803

1573. The same for the 27th Session. Albany, 1804

15'^4. The same for the 28th Session. (3 leaves

torn.) Albany, 1804

1575. The same for the 29th Session. Albany, 1806

1576. The same for the 31st Session. (Lacks index.)

Albany, 1808

1577. The same for the 37th Session. (Lacks part

of Index, 2 pp. torn.) Albany, 1814

1578. The same for the 38th Session. Albany, 1814

1579. The same for the 39th Session. Albany, 1816

166

TO. THE

OF THE COLONY OF

N E W- Y O R K

Gontaining a fiiir and paiwite Survet of thi

B O S T O N-P O R X A G T, calliilated tc

• excite our Inhabitants to conlpire, with the othe"

Colonies on. this Continent, in extricating tha

unhappy Town from ^its unparalleled DiftreiTes

■ and for the a£lual Redemption, and. Security o
our general Rights and Liberties^

.N ;e W - Y O r k;#*^, y

Printed by JOHN HOLT, in Dock-Street, near the Uoitek-House.
^ , .- '»I,DCC,LXX1V.

Jay's Address, 1774.

1580. NEW YORK. Journal of the Assembly of the
State of New York at their first Meeting of the Ninth Ses-
sion. Folio, sewed (title torn). N. Y. 1786

1581. The same for the 10th Session (title loose).

N. Y. 1787

1582. The same for the 14th Session (title missing).

N. Y. 1791

1583. The same for the 25th session (portion of In-
dex missing). Albanj', N. Y., 1802

1584. The same for the 26th Session. Albany, 1803

1585. The same for the 27th Session. Albany, 1804

1586. The same for the 28th Session. Albany, 1806

1587. The same for the 29th Session. Albany, 1806

1588. The same for the 30th Session. Albany, 1807

1589. The same for the 38th Session. (Worm-eaten.)

Albany, 1814

1590. NEW YORK. Laws of the State of New York,
passed by the Legislature of said State at their Tenth Session.
Folio, sewed. N. Y. 1787

1591. NEW YORK. The Debates and Proceedings of the
Convention of the State of New York, assembled at Pough-
keepsie, on the 17th June, 1788. 12mo, half calf, uncut.

N. Y. 1788

* Among the more prominent debaters named, are John
Jaj, Alexander Hamilton, Eobert T. Livingston, Governor Clin-
ton, Abraham Baneker, and others.

1592. NEW YORK. Journal of the Convention of the
State of New York ; Held at Poughkeepsie, in Duchess County,
the 17th of June, 1788. 86 pp. 4to, sheets stitched, uncut.

Poughkeepsie: Nicholas Power [1788]

* This convention met for the ratification of the Constitution
of the United States as recommended by the Federal Conven-
tion at Philadelphia. Contains marginal additions in ink.
Lacks pp. 85/86.

1593. NEW YORK. A., L. S. of D. Fonda to Stephen Van
Rensselaer. 2 pp. folio. Stillwater, February, 1791.

* Mainly -about the town of Ballston (N. Y.)

1594. NEW YORK. An Almanack and Ephemeris for the
year of Our Lord 1791. By Samuel Mott. 8vo as issued,
pp. 36. State of New York, printed at Poughkeepsie, 1791.

* Scarce. Laid in is a receipt in the autograph of Nicholas
Power, the printer of the Almanac. The receipt is for news-
papers suppUed to Gilbert Livingston.

The first Almanack printed in Poughkeepsie. The printer in
a note apologizes for imperfections, stating that it is the first
work of the kind printed in that place and that he was lacking
some of the necessary printing apparatus, but would do better
next time. An item of news states that the first white child
born in Duchess County is William Lawson, that he is stiU living
in Poughkeepsie, aged between 90 and 100 years.
167

1595. NEW YORK. Resolution from the Senate, relative
to the duties of the office of Attorney General. 1 p. folio.
Signed by A. B. Bancker. Contemporary copy. February 27,
1792.

1596. NEW YORK. D. S., 4 pp. folio, April 13, 1792.
Lease from Gozen Eyers to Nath. Lawrence of land in King
Street, New Y^ork City.

1597. NEW Y^ORK. Chancery Document. Contains signa-
ture of Roorbach, Attorney. Dated N. Y"., Aug. 28, 1792.
Oblong folio.

* The township of Tappan, in the County of Orange.

1598. NEW Y'ORK. Document signed by Gilbert Aspin-
wall, Nathaniel Lawrence, and Richard Varick. 2 pp. folio.
[Oct. 13, 1792.]

1599. NEW YORK. Letter addressed to Stephen Van
Rensselaer, Philip Schyuler, Leonard Gansevoort, and others,
referring to a Petition to divide the town of Rensselaerwick,
which, it is claimed, would be injurious to the Public, &c., and
requesting the postponement of the petition. 2 pp. folio. Con-
tains signatures of Anthony Ten Byck, Christopher Yates,
John J. Fonda, Jacobus Vanderpoel, Aaron Ostrander, John
E. Van Alen, and others. Dated Greenbush, Dec. 15, 1792.

1600. NEW YORK. Petition with 13 signatures. 1 p. folio.
Addressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer. Dated Dec. 22nd, 1792.

* Signed by Anthony Ten Byck, John Van Valkinburgh,
Walter Carpenter, Jacob D. Forest, Aaron Ostrander, Moses
Vail, and others.

1601. NEW YORK. Lavsts of the State op New York,
passed at the Twentieth Session of the Legislature, begun at
the City of New York, and held by Adjournment at the City
of Albany. 12mo, sheets, stitched, partly uncut.

N. Y.: William Robins, 1797
* Abraham B. Bancker 's copy with his autograph on title.

1602. NEW YORK. Trial between the United Insurance
Company in the City of New York and Peter Laing. 8vo,
sewed, uncut. Albany, 1801

1603. NEW YORK. A. L. S. of John Johnston to S Van
Rensselaer. 3 pp. 4to, July 6, 1804 Giving a list of Stages
from Schenectady to Geneva, and notes as to the reputation of
the Inns.

1604. NEW YORK— Dutchess Co. Petition of the Direc-
tors of the Dutchess Turnpike Co., and of Thomas Casey and
Moses Downing, inhabitants and freeholders of the town of
Poughkeepsie, to the Legislature of New York. With auto-
graph signatures of Thomas Casey, Moses Downing, Gilbert

168

Livingston, Richard Rap.vlje, George B. Everson, William
Seward. John B. Van Wyck, William Ely, Saml. Titus,
Philip Hart, John Beadly, George King, William Emott.
3 pp. folio. February 13, 1804.

1605. NEW YORK. Court of Chancery. A brief comment
on the Court of Chancery in the State of New York. 8vo.

[N. Y.] 1807

1606. NEW YORK. Trial. Assault and Battery. Report
of the Trials of the causes of Elisha Jenkins vs. Solomon Van
Rensselaer, Solomon Van Rensselaer vs. John Taylor, the
same vs. C. D. Cooper, and the same vs. Francis Bloodgood.
WitJi plan. 8yo, sewed, uncut. [n. p.] 1808

1607. NEW YORK. Balance, Extra. Small folio, Broad-
side. Albany, March 28, 1809

* Contains the communication of Genl. Van Eensselaer re-
garding Ms removal from the ofS.ce of Adjutant General of
N. Y. State.

1608. NEW YORK. Public Laws of the State of New
York passed at the Thirty-Third Session of the Legislature;
begun and held at the City of Albany, January 30, 1810.
Vignette of the seal of N. Y. State on title (portion of the
latter missing). 8vo, stitched, uncut. Albany, 1810

1609. NEW YORK. Laws of the State of New- York, re-
vised and passed at the Thirty-Sixth Session of the Legis-
lature, with marginal notes and references by William P. Van
Ness and John Woodworth. 2 vols. 8vo, old shqep (slightly
stained). Albany, 1813

1610. NEW YORK. Laws of New York for 1774, 1775,
1782, 1784 ; Journal of Assembly for 1814, and others. All in-
complete. Folio.

1611. NEW YORK. Laws of the State of New York passed
at the Thirty-Sixth, Thirty-Seventh, and Thirty-Eighth
Sessions of the Legislature, commencing Nov. 1812, ending
April, 1815. 8vo, sheep (rubbed) . Albany, 1814-5

1612. NEW YORK. Laws of the State of New York passed
at the 39th, 40th, 41st, 42d, 43d, 44th and 45th Sessions of
the Legislature. 7 vols. 8vo, boards (backs torn), uncut.
Somewhat foxed. Albany, 1816-22

1613. NEW YORK. Sketch of the Resources of the City
of New York. With a view of its Municipal Government,
Population, &c. 8vo, boards, uncut (somewhat stained, top
margins of title torn). N. Y. 1827

1614. NEW YORK. Proceedings of the Board of Alder-
men Prom May 10 to Dee. 12, 1831. 8vo, sheep (rubbed).

N. Y. 1835

* Presentation Copy from D. T. Valentine, with autograph in-
scription on fly-leaf.

169

1615. NEW YORK Annual Register for the Year of Our
Lord 1837, by Edwin Williams. Frontispiece showing Tappan
landing and Erie B. B. 12mo, boards, leather back.

N. Y. 1837

1616. NEW YORK. In Assembly, February 20, 1838, and
February 27, 1839. Geological Survey Reports of N. Y.
State. Illustrations. 2 vols. 8vo, flexible board wrappers,
leather backs. [1839]

* One vol.. a presentation copy with inscription.

1617. NEW YORK. Map of the Harlaem R.R. extended
1840. Lithograph, colored showing the proposed extension of
the railway to Albany. Folio.

SET OF VALENTINE'S MANUALS.

1618. NEW YORK. Valentine (D. T.). Manual of the
Corporation of the City of New York, for the Years 1841
and 2. Map (part of which is missing). 16mo, cloth.

* First of the Manuals and exceedingly scarce. N. Y. 1842

1619. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York for the years 1842 and 3. Illustrated. 16mo, cloth.

* Veey scarce. Second of the Manuals. N. Y. 1843-

1620. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York for the years 1843 and 4. Illustrated. 16mo, cloth.

* Scarce. Third of the Manuals. N. Y. 1844

1621. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1844-5. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1845

1622. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1845-6. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1846

1623. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1847. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1847

1624. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1849. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1849

1625. ■ Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1850. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1850

1626. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1851. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1851

1627. ■ Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1852. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1852

1628. The same. 12mo, red morocco gilt, gilt edges.

* Presentation copy from the author. N. Y. 1852

1629. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1853. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

* Presentation copy from the author.

1630. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1854. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1854

170

VALENTINE MANUALS— Con timied.

1631. NEW YORK. Manual of the Corporation of the City
of New York, for 1855. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth (slightly
waterstained). N. Y. 1855

1632. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1856. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1856

* Presentation copy from the author.

1633. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1857. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1857

* Presentation copy from the author.

1634. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1858. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1858

* Presentation copy from the author.

1635. ■ Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1859. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1859

* Presentation copy from the author.

1636. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York. Illustrated. Vols, for 1860-61, 2 vols. 12mo, cloth.
(Vol. for '61 lacks 3 illustrations.) N. Y. 1860-61

* Presentation copies from the author,

1637. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1862 and 1864. Illustrated. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth.

* Presentation copies from the author, N. Y. 1862-64

1638. Manual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, 1863, by D. T. Valentine. Colored vieivs, portrait, maps,
etc. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1863

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph in-
scription to Benson J. Lossing.

1639. i\Ianual of the Corporation of the City of New

York, for 1865 and 1866. Illustrated. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth.

* Presentation copies from the author. N. Y. 1865-66

1640. NEW YORK. The New York Directory for 1786,
Map. 16mo, cloth. N. Y. 1851

* Eeprint of the rare first city directory.

1641. NEW YORK. Catalogue of Maps and Surveys, in
the Offices of the Secretary of State, etc. 8vo, half morocco.

* Inserted are several plans in pencil. Albany, 1851

1642. NEW YORK. [Valentine (David T.).] History of
the City of New York. Maps, plans, and views. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1853

* A note at bottom of title reads, — ' ' This volume was written
by John Paulding, a grandson of one of the captors of Andre,
and not by Mr. Valentine."

1643. NEW YORK. Phelps' New York City Guide.
Frontispiece and folding plan. 24mo, original wrappers.

N. Y. 1854
171

1644. NEW YORK. Documents relative to the Colonial
History of the State of New York. By J. R. Brodhead, B.
Fernow, etc. Edited by E. B. O'Callaghan. Maps. Vols.
1-12 only. 12 vols. 4to, cloth (soiled). Albany, 1855-77

1645. NEW YORK. Report of the Commissioners ap-
pointed to ascertain the Boundary line between the States of
New York and Connecticut. 8vo, wrappers. Albany, 1857

* Presentation copj from H. B. Dawson to B. J. Lossing.

1646. NEW YORK. Prospectus of the Palmer Falls Water
Power Company, Hudson River. Map and illusiraiions.
8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1858

1647. NEW YORK. The Votes and Proceedings of the
Assembly of the State of New York, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.,
Sept. 7, 1780. Folio, flexible cloth boards, uncut (rubbed).

Albany, 1859

* Fine Copy of Munsell and Eowlands reprint. Presentation
Copy from the Regents of the University, &e.

1648. NEW YORK. Names of Persons for whom Mar-
riage Licenses were issued by the Secretary of the Province
of New York, previous to 1784. Printed by order of Gideon
J. Tucker, Secretary of State. 8vo, cloth. Albany, 1860

1649. NEW YORK. Journal of the Legislative Council
of the Colony of New York, from 1743 to 'the 3rd of April,
1775. Thick imperial 8vo, half sheep. Albany, 1861

1650. NEW YORK during the American Revolution.
Being a Collection of Original Papers (now first published)
from the Manuscripts in the Possession of the Mercantile Li-
brary Association of New York City. Plan. Square royal
8vo, cloth (binding stained).

[N. Y.] Privately printed for the Association, 1861

* Compiled chiefly from historical papers in the Tomlinson
Collection. Laid in is a leaf of manuscript in the handwriting
of Mr. Lossing [probably].

1651. NEW YORK. Copperhead Catechism for the In-
struction of such Politicians as are of tender years. Au-
thorized and with the admonitions of Fernando the Gothamite.
12mo, original wrappers. Scarce. N. Y. 1864

1652. NEW YORK. Manual of th* Corporation of the
City of New York by Joseph Shannon. Portraits, views and
plans. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1868

1653. NEW YORK. Manual of the Corporation of the
City of New York, for 1869. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1869
1T3

_ 1654. XE^Y YOEK. First Golden Anniversary in the Na-
tional Guard, New York, May 18, 1869. Commemoratine- the
50 years service of Thomas Mesnard Adrianee. 4to, wrap-
P^^s- ^ N. Y. 1869

Presentation copy from Mr. Adrianee, with an A. L. S. and
his photograph laid in.

1655. NEW YORK. Manual of the Corporation of the
City of New York, for 1870. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1870

1656. NEW YORK. Manual of the Corporation of the
City of New York (1870). Maps, plans, views, &c. Royal
8vo, cloth. [N. Y. 1871]

1657. NEW YORK as it was and as it is ; from its Settle-
ment to the present time. Compiled by John Disturnell.
Illustrated. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1876

1658. NEW YORK. Events in the History of New York

City with illustrations from Shakespeare, by a New Yorker

(J. B. Moreau). 16mo, cloth. [Privately Printed] 1880

* Very limited issue. A. L. S. by the author to B. J. Lossiug,
inserted.

1659. NEW YORK. History of the School of the Collegiate
Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York, from 1633
to 1883. Maps and illustrations. 8vo, half calf, gilt top,
uncut. N. Y. 1883

1660. NEW YORK. Committee report by citizens of Al-
bany on the candidacy of Henry Ten Eyck and John Ten
Broeck, signed by Henry Glen, Jacob Roseboom, Abraham J.
Yates, T. Van Vechten, Jacob J. Lansing and David Groes-
beck. 2 pp. folio, n. d.

1661. NEW YORK. 11 documents, folio and 4to, in Dutch,
mainly of the middle and end of the 17th century, but a few
18th century copies. With signatures, among others, of
Tobias Van Hoornbeck and Roelof Martense, and with men-
tion of Johannes Van Brugh, early Alderman, Andrew Pludde,
surveyor and the Hooglandt, Bouwan, and Cruger families.
11 pieces.

1662. NEW YORK. Census of the State of New York,
1855; Doggett's Directory, 1849-50; History of the Union
League Club, 1863-1879; and others similar. Together, 10
vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

1663. NEW YORK. The Clubs of New York; The Old
Brewery; Last Days of Knickerbocker Life in New York
(A. C. Dayton) ; History of the Churches of New York; and
others similar. Together, 15 vols. 12mo and smaller, various
bindings. v. p. — ^v. d.

173

1664. NEW TOEK. Eevised Statutes of N. Y. State, 1843;
Hudson River bv Davlight, 1873 ; History of the State of
N. Y., 1870i; Private Libraries of N. Y. by J. Wynne, 1860;
The Empire Spring by Bmmars, 1849 ; and others, all relat-
ing to New York. 13 vols. 8vo and smaller, various bindings.

1665. NEW YORK CITY AND STATE. New Year's in
Wall Street; Charter and By-Laws of the New York Hospital;
Boundaries of the State of New York, Vol. I.; Eighty Years'
Progress ; and others similar. Together, 14 vols, royal 8va
and smaller, various bindings. v. p. — v. d.

1666. NEW YORK CITY AND STATE. Documentary
History of New York; Raymond and New York Journalism
(Maverick) ; Chamber of Commerce Report, 1887-8 ; Rochester
and Western New York (O'Reilly) ; and others similar. To-
gether, 11 vols, royal 8vo and smaller, various bindings.

V. p. — V. d.

1667. NEW YORK AND CONNECTICUT BOUNDARY.
Diagrams showing the Relative Position of Various Lines re-
ferred to in the Report of the Commissioners on the N. Y.
and Conn. Boundary, made to the Legislature of New York,
April 1857. Maps. 8vo, wrappers.

1668. NEW YORK & MASSACHUSETTS BOUNDARY.
Letter from the New York and Massachusetts Boundary Com-
mittee to Philip Schu>ier and Gerard Bancker, relating to the
point at which the boundary post should be placed in the
Hills Dale District. 2 pp. folio. Nov. 2, 1784. Signed by
Joseph Hawley, Caleb Strong, Timothy Edwards, Theo.
Sedgwick.

1669. NEW YORK COLONIAL CURRENCY. Bill for
5 pounds, 1771 (mounted) ; Note of New York Water Works
for one shilling, 1774 printed by Hugh Gaine; Note of the
City of New York for one penny, 1790; printed by Hugh
Gaine; and 7 others, mainly issues for 1776, printed by
Loudon. 10 pieces (several torn). 1770-90

1670. NEW YORK DAILY TIMES. The Carrier's Ad-
dress for 1857. Litliograpliic harder. Broadside, folio.

N. Y. 1857

1671. NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Collec-
tions. Vols. I-VII. 7 vols. 8vo, half calf (rubbed).

N. Y. 1809-48
1072. NEW YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Collec-
tions. Vols. I, and Part I of Vol. Ill of 2d Ser. 2 vols. 8vo,
half calf and boards. N. Y. 1811, 1857

1673. NEW YORK MIRROR, Vols. 8-17, duplicate of Vol.
8. Illusfralions. 11 vols. 4to, half leather. N. Y. 1831-39
* Contains many American Views.
174

1674. NEW YORK PA:\IPHLETS. The Hematite Ore
Mines East of the Hudson River (Lems), 1877; A Three
Tears' Struggle with Municipal .Misrule (Green)', 1875; and
others. Over 50 pieces. v. p. — v. d.

1675. NEW YORK PAMPHLETS. Battle of Oriskany:
Its Place in History (Roberts) ; Eulogies of Gulian C. Ver-
planck, 1870; ^remorial ^Meeting William Cullen Bryant of
the "Century," 1878; Historical Sketch of Vassar College,
1876 ; and others. Over 50 pieces. v. p. — v. d.

1676. NEW YORK PAMPHLETS. Progress of the City
of New York during the last 50 Years (King), 1852 ; Niagara,
1805-1875 ; and others. 50 pieces.

1677. NEW YORK PAIMPHLETS. Illustrated New York,
1888; The Building and Voyage of the Griffin in 1679 (Mar-
shall), 1879 ; Lecture on the Topography and History of New
York (Seymour), 1856; Historical Notes on the Introduction
of Printing into New York, 1693 (Moore), 1888; and others.
About 35 lots. V. p. — ^v. d.

1678. NEW YORK PA^NIPHLETS. Original Charter of
Columbia College, 1854; St. Paul's and its Late Rector, 1867,
Reports, etc. Over 30 pieces. v. p. — v. d.

1679. NEW YORK PAMPHLETS. Review of the For-
rest Divorce, 1852; New York in the Nineteenth Century
(Osgood), 1867; Vassar College Pamphlets, etc. Over 40
pieces. v. p. — v. d.

1680. NEW YORK PAMPHLETS. Exposure of a Seven
Years Conspiracy in New York City, 1876 ; The Milk Trade
in New York (Mullaly), 1853; and others. 40 pieces.

V. p. — V. d.

1681. NEW YORK PAMPHLETS. Chattel Mortgages on
Saloon Fixtures in New York City (Graham), 1888; St. Paul's
and its Late Rector, 1867 ; several Vassar College Pamphlets,
etc. Over 40 pieces. v. p. — v. d.

1682. NEW YORK PA^MPHLETS. The New York City
"Ring" (Tilden), 1873; The Knickerbocker's Address to the
Stuyvesant Pear Tree (Dunshce), 1856; and others. About
45 pieces, 8vo and 12mo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

1683. NEW YORK VIEW. Bowling Green, New York.
Engraved bv Smilie after C. Burton, published by J. Distur-
nell, N. Y. ■l2mo.

1684. NEW YORK VIEWS. The Lions of New York,
being a Guide to objects of interest in and around the Great
Metropolis. By H. Phelps. lUustrations and plan. ^12mo,
wrappers. N. i. 1853

173

1685. NICHOLSON(JOHN—Capt. British Navy). A. L. S.
to Benjamin Harrison, Gov. of Virginia. 1 p. folio. York,

Nov. 5, 1782.

* Eequesting permission to visit in Virginia.

1686. NICHOLSON (I. W.— Comptroller General). D. S.,
Dec. 28, 1790.

1687. NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER: containing politi-
cal, historical, geographical, scientific, astronomical, statistical
and biographical documents, essays and facts. Vols. I-X. 10
vols, royal Svo, half leather (not Cjuite uniform). Foxed.

Balto. 1811-16

1688. NOLAN (L. E.). Cavalry: its History and Tactics.
First American Edition. 16mo, boards, cloth back.

Columbia, S. C, 1864

1689. NORDHOFF (CHARLES). The Communistic
Societies of the United States. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1875

1690. NORMAN (B. M.). Rambles in Yucatan; or. Notes
of Travel through the Peninsula. Numerous Illustrations.
Svo, cloth. N. Y. 1843

1691. NORTH CAROLINA. Williamson (Hugh). The
History of North Carolina. Map. 2 vols. Svo, sprinkled calf.

Phila. 1812

* Laid in in Vol. I is a portion of envelope addressed to
' ' Alex. Martin, Gov. of N. C, ' ' on whieli is the signature of
the author.

1692. NORTH CAROLINA. Martin (Francois-Xavier).
The History of North Carolina, from its Earliest Period.
2 vols, in 1, Svo, old mottled calf (joints weak and notes in.
pencil scattered through Vol. II). New Orleans, 1829

* Scarce. With the fen- exceptions above noted, a fine copy
of this well-known work.

1693. NORTH CAROLINA. Indexes to Documents rela-
tive to North Carolina during the colonial existence of said
state: now on file in the offices of. the board of trade and State
paper offices in London, transmitted in 1827 to Mr. Gallatin.
Svo, wrappers. Raleigh, 1843

1694. NORTH CAROLINA. Foote (William H.). Sketches
of North Carolina, Historical and Biographical, illustrative of
the Principles of a Portion of her Early Settlers. Svo, cloth.

N. Y. 1S46

1695. NORTH CAROLINA. State Constitution. Done in
Convention at Raleigh, Jlarch 16, 1868. Svo, sheets, stitched.

1696. NORTH (WILLIAM— Aide-de-camp to Baron Steu-
ben). A. L. S.. 1 p. 4to, Feb. 6, ISOO, to General Van Rensse-
laei-, m which he favors one Walker for the appointment of
major-g(.'neral.

176

1697. NORTH (WILLIAM— Senator). A. L. S., to Col.
Stephen Van Rensselaer. 1 p. folio. April 24, 1790.

* Political letter.

1698. NORTHMORE (THOMAS). "Washington, or Lib-
erty Restored: a Poem in Ten Books. 16mo, old sheep (date
erased from title). Balto. [1812]

1699. NORWALK, Conn. Hall (Edwin). The Ancient
Historical Records of Norwalk, Conn., with a Plan of the
Ancient Settlement, and of the Town in 1847. Maps, plans,
and views. 12mo, full leather. Norwalk, 1847

1700. NORTHWESTERN QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
(THE). Conducted by James Grant Wilson. October, 1858.
No. 1, Vol. 1. 8vo, wrappers. Chicago : Rufus Blanehard, 1858

* A note at foot of front cover states that this was the only
number issued.

1701. QBSERVATIONS on the New Constitution and
^^ on the Foederal and State Conventions. By

a Columbian Patriot. 8vo, half calf. Name on title,

N. Y. 17S8

1702. O'CALLAGHAN (EDWARD B.). History of New
Netherland ; or, New York under the Dutch. Vol. II only.
Portrait of Stuyvesant and maps. Royal Bvo, cloth. N.Y.lBiS

1703. O'CALLAGHAN (EDWARD B.). The Docu-
mentary History of the State of New York. Portraits,
maps, plans and other illustrations. 4 vols. 8vo, cloth.

Albany, 1849-51

* Presentation copies of some of the volumes.

1704. O'CALLAGHAN (EDWARD B.). The Docu-
mentary History of the State of New York. Maps, plans
and illustralions. 4 vols. 4lo, cloth. Albany, 1850

1705. O'CALLAGHAN (EDWARD B.). Orderly Book
of Lieut. -Gen. John Burgoyne, from his Entry into the
State of New York until his Surrender at Saratoga, IBth
Oct., 1777. From the Original Manuscript. Map, portraits
and other illustrations. Small 4to, wrappers, uncut.

Albany, 1860

* Laid in are an A. L. S. of Munsell to Mr. Lossing in regard
to one of the series in which this book was published, and por-
traits of Philip Schuyler and Lady Aokland.

1706. , O'CALLAGHAN (EDWARD B.). Calendar of
Historical Manuscripts in the Office of the Secretary of
State, Albany, N. Y. Dutch Manuscripts, 1630-64; Eny:-
lish Manuscripts, 1664-1776 (3 copies); Revolutionary
Papers, 3 vols. Together, 5 vols. 4to, cloth. Albany, 186o-tj8

1707. O'CONNOR (T.). An Impartial and Correct His-
tory of the War between the United States of America and
Great Britain. Frontispiece (torn and mounted). 16mo,
old sheep. N. Y. 1817

177

1708. ODD-FELLOWS' MUSEUM: Comprising Gems of
American Literature contributed bj' Distinguished Members
of the Order, and other Eminent Writers. Numerous
steel-enq raved plates. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth gilt, gilt edges.

N. Y. 1856
* Presectation copy; on fly-leaf is autographed: " A Birth-
day Gift from Benson to Helen. January 9. 1857."

1709. ODD-FELLOWS' OFFERING (The). Edited by
Paschal Donaldson Contributions by Members of the
Order chiefly. For 1847, 1848, 1850, 1852, 1853, 1854 (2
copies). Numerous engraved plates. Together, 7 vols.
8vo, stamped leather and cloth gilt, gilt edges.

N. Y. 1847-1854

1710. ODD PEOPLE; being a Popular Description of
the Singular Races of Man (Capt. Mayne Reid — 1860);
Hugo, a Legend of Rockland Lake (Oakes Smith — Editor —
1851); Waikna, or Adventures on the Mosquito Shore
(S. A. Bard— 1855). Illustrations. Together, 3 vols. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1851-60

1711. ODELL (JACOB— Brigadier General in Revolu-
tionary War). A. L. S., L p. 4to, New York, Sept. 22, 1810,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, in regard to a review of the
State Militia, with menion of Gen Giles.

1712. O'FALLON (JOHN— Ofacer in War of 1812).
A. D. S. "General Orders," telling of the defeat of the
British in three engagements, the lack of discipline of the
volunteer troops, and their tendency to go beyond orders.
2 pp. folio, dated "Head Quarters, Camp Meigs, 6th Apl.,
1813."

1713. OHIO. A Representation of the Two Stones with
the Characters Inscribed upon them, that were found by
D. Wyrick, 1860, near Newark, Ohio. Illustrated. 8vo,
as issued. n. p. [I860]

* A very rare pamphlet.

1714. OHIO. Studer (Jacob H.). Columbus, Ohio: Its
History, Resources, and Progress. Colored frontispiece,
map and illustrations. l2mo, cloth. n. p. [1873]

1715. OHIO NEWSPAPER. The National Historian
and St. Clairsville Advertiser, Vol. I, No. 27. Folio, 4 pp.

St. Clairsville, Aug. 4, 1827

* Contains a lengthy article by Dr. Hildreth on State history.

1716. OHIO VALLEY HISTORICAL SERIES. His-
torical Account of Bouquet's Expedition against the Ohio
Indians in 17iJ4. Preface by Francis Parkman. With
Dumas' Biographical Sketch of Bouquet. Maps and illus-
trations. 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Cinn. 1868

* Publisher's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription
on fly-leaf.

1717. OHIO VALLEY HISTORICAL SERIES. No. 3.
€ol. George Rogers Clark's Sketch of his Campaign in the
Illinois in 1778-0, with an Introduction by Henry Pirtle,
and an Appendix, &e. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, gilt 'top.

Cinn. 1869

1718. OHIO VALLEY HISTORICAL SERIES. No. 4.
McBride (James). Pioneer Biography; Sketches of the
Lives of Some of the Early Settlers of Butler Co., Ohio.
Portrait. 2 vols. Bvo, cloth, gilt tops. Cinn. 1P69

1719. OHIO VALLEY HISTORICAL SERIES. No. 5.
An Account of the Remarkable Occurrences in the Life
and Travels of Col. James Smith during his Captivity with
the Indians, 1756-59. With an Appendix by W. M. Dar-
lington. 8vo, cloth, gilt top. Cinn. 1870

1720. OHIO VALLEY HISTORICAL SERIES, No. 6.
Pioneer Life in Kentucky. A Series of Reminiscential
Letters from Daniel Drake, of Cincinnati, to his Children.
Edited by his Son, C. D. Drake. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, gilt
top. Cinn. 1870

1721. OHIO VALLEY HISTORICAL SERIES, No. 7.
Mseellanies: (1) A Tour in Ohio, Kentuckj' and Indiana
Territory, in 1805 (Espy) ; (2) Two Western Campaigns
in the War of 1812 (Williams); The Leatherwood God
(Taneyhill). 8vo, cloth, partly uncut. Cinn. 1871

* Although each work has its separate pagination, the series
appeared only in present form.

1722. OLD AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS. Dunlap's
Pennsylvania Packet, Dec. 4, 1775; Philadelphia Gazette,
Nov. 8, 1811; Westchester Village Record ; [Poughkeepsie]
New York Journal, Oct. 11, 1779; Country Journal, June
23, 1789; Porcupine's Gazette, Aug. 15, 1797; and others,
mainly New York City and Dutchess County. Together,
about 150 pieces, folio and smaller. v. p.— v. d.

1723. OLD AMERICAN NEWSPAPERS. The Inde-
pendent Mechanic. Vol. I, complete (Apr. 6, 1811, to Mar.
28, 1812). Folio, old half sheep. N. Y. 1811-12

*In unusually good condition.

1724. OLD BALLADS. Peddlers' Ballads: Vermont
Whig Song (on Henry Clay) ; Hunters of Kentucky; Battle
of Stonington and the Banks of the Ohio; A Bloody Battle
between the United States Troops under the command of
Gov. Harrison and several tribes of Indians near the
Prophet's town, Nov. 7, 1811 ; American Taxation ; Perry's
Victory; etc. Several with crude woodcuts. (13)

1725. OLD BALLADS. Paul Jones' Victory; Loss of the

Sloop of War Hornet; Banks of Brandy wine; Hickory

Soldiers; Jackson's Dinner; Halifax Station and the Banks

of the Schuylkill ; The Hickory Tree ; etc. Several with

crude woodcuts. (12)

179

1726. OLD BALLADS. Jackson's Dinner; Battle of
Bunker Hill; General Warren ; Wooden Breast Bone and
Jackson's Victory ; Lamentation for General Washington;
Johnny Bull and Yankee Volunteers; Bold Dighton; Battle
of Lake Erie; etc. (24)

1727. OLD REGIME (THE) AND THE REVOLUTION
(De Tocqueville), 1856; First Constitution of Pennsyl-
vania (Conrad), 1863; A New Historical Manual concerning
the Battles of Trenton and Princeton (Haven), PRESENTA-
TION COPY, 1871; The Bride of Fort Edward, 1839; Battle
of Bunker Hill, maps, 1846. Together, 5 vols. 12mo, etc.,
cloth and half calf. v. p — v. d.

1728. OLMSTEAD (FREDERICK LAW). A Journey
in the Back Country. No. Ill of our Slave States. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1860

1729. ONDERDONK (B. T.). Proceedings of the Court
convened under the third canon of 1844, in the Citj' of New
York, on Tuesday, December 10, 1844, for the Trial of the
Right Rev. Benjamin T. Onderdonk, Bishop of New York,
on a presentment made by the Bishops of Virginia, Ten-
nessee and Georgia. 8vo, half calf. A few leaves water-
stained. N. Y. : Appleton & Co. 1845

17.m ONDERDONK (HENRY, Jr.). Documents and
Letters intended to illustrate the Revolutionary incidents
of Queens County. Map. First Edition. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1846

1731. ONDERDONK (HENRY, Jr.). Annals of Hemp-
stead; 1643 to 1832; also the rise and growth of the Society
of Friends on Long Island and in New York. 8vo, wrappers.

Hempstead, 1878

1732. ONDERDONK (HENRY, Jr.). Antiquities of the
Parish Church, Jamaica Elustrated. 8vo, cloth.

Jamaica, N. Y. 1880

* Four postals from the author to Mr. Lossing laid in.

1733. ONEIDA AND TUSCARORA INDIANS. Trans-
lation of a speech by Chiefs of the tribes, and reply of the
United States Commissioners. Manuscript. 4 pp. small
4to, unsigned and undated. Ga. 1783

1734. ORAM (ELIZABETH). A First Book for the Use of
Teachers. Illustrated. 12mo, original wrappers. N.Y. 1826

* With an A. L. S. from the author laid in.

1735. ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK. Depositions
of Anna Cooper, Elizabeth Secor, and David Secor, of New
Hempstead, Orange County, in regard to the suicide of
Daniel Secor. With the report of the coroner's jury, em-
panelled by Theunis Cuyper, Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas for Orange County, in his autograph, signed by the
twelve jurors, some of whom could only make their marks.
3 pp. folio, Nov. 19, 1794.

180

1736. ORANGE COUNTY, N. Y. Eager (Samuel W.).
An Outline History of Orange County (N. Y.), with enume-
ration of the names of its Towns, Rivers, Mountains, &c.,
together with Local Traditions and Sketches of Early Set-
tlers. 8vo, cloth. Newburgh (N. Y.), 1846-7

* On fly-leaf are 16 lines in Mr. Lossing's autograph relative
to the author of this work.

1737. OREGON. Constitution of Oregon, framed by the
Constitutional Convention which met at Salem, August 17,
lb57. 12mo, original wrappers. Scarce.

Portland, Oregon, 1857
173S. OSGOOD (SAMUEL— American Statesman and
Member Continental Congress). Seven pages, folio, of an
Address " To the Friends of Liberty and Good Order in the
State of New York." Signed ''Samuel Osgood, Chair-
man.''' New York, July 26, 1792.

1739. OTIS (HARRISON GRAY— Senator). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, Harvard College, Sept. 23, 1782, to Stephen Van
Rensselaer.

1740. OTIS (HARRISON GRAY). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, introducing John Erving, Jr.,
dated Host. Sept. 26, 1786.

1741. OUTREIN (JOHANNES D'). Korte Schets der
Godlyke Waarheden, so als die in haare natuurlyke ordre
te samen geschakeld zija. 12ino, contemporary vellum.

Amsterdam, 1709
1742 OWEN (DAVID D.). Report of a Geological Sur-
vey of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota; and incidentally
a Portion of Nebraska Territory. Made under instructions
from the U. S. Treasury Department. Illustrations. Thick
4to, cloth (rubbed and stained). Phila. 1852

1743. OWEN (R. D.). The Wrong of Slavery, the Right
of Emancipation and the future of the African Race in the
United States. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1864

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion to B. J. Lossing. Inserted are two autograph letters
signed, one by B, J. Lossing and the other by Ferd. J. Dreer.

1744. r'pAIGE (E. C. — " Dow, Jr.").] Short Patent

'*- Sermons by "Dow, Jr." Originally Pub-
lished in the New York Sunday Mercury. Revised and
Corrected. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1841

* Inserted are a brief summary of the author's life in the
handwriting of Mr. Lossing, signed " B. J. L.," and several
pages of Paige's original manuscript.

1745. PAINE (ELIJAH— Jurist). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Williamstown, Sept. 22, 1831, to Smith ThompsoQ.

* Telling Mr, Thompson of his intended visit to Rutland.

181

1746. PAINE (NATHANIEL). Brief Notice of the Library
and Cabinet of the American Antiquarian Society, lllub'-
trated. 8vo, wrappers. Worcester, 1873

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription. Laid in
are an A. L. S. of the author, a photograph of the society's
libi-ary, a portrait of Isaiah Thomas, a facsimile of the first
issue of the Worcester Spy, and two leaves printed to replace
two incorrectly printed pages of the pamphlet.

1747. PAINE (ROBERT TREAT). The Worlds of Paine,
with Notes. To which are Prefixed Sketches of his Life,
Character, and Writings. Portrait. 8vo, half calf.

Bost. 1813

1748. PAINE (THOMAS). The American Crisis, and a
Letter to Sir Gay Carleton, on the Murder of Captain
Huddy, and the Intended Retaliation on Captain Asgill.
12mo, boards, leather back (several marginal notes).

Lond. [1776]

1749. PAINE (THOMAS). A Letter to the Earl of Shel-
burne on his Speech respecting the Acknowledgement of
American Independence. 8vo, half calf. Lond. 1783

1750. PAINE (THOMAS). The Recantation: being an
Anticipated Valedictory Address of Paine to the French
Directory. 12mo, half calf.

N. Y. : Printed for the author, 1797

* On title is written, "Joh^i Coffin's Property." Bound up with
the above is, " Notes from Citizen Adet, Minister Plenipotenti-
ary of the French Republic, &c." Phila. : Printed for Benjamin
Franklin Bache, 1796. Title and text in both French and Eng
lish.

1751. PAINE (THOMAS). A Letter to George Washing-
ton, on Affairs Public and Private. 8vo, half calf (title
repaired). Dublin, 1797

1752. [PAINE (THOMAS).] Vale (G.). The Life of
Thomas Paine, with critical and explanatory observations
on his writings, etc. 8vo, half cloth. N. Y. 1850

1753. PALMER (P. S.). History of Lake Champlain,
from its first exploration by the French in 1609, to the
close of 1814. First Edition. In the original 3 parts 8vo,
wrappers, uncut. Plattsburgh, 1853

1754. Another copy. In the original 3 parts 8vo,

paper covers, uncut,

1755. PALMISTRY (MODERN) by A. R. Craig, illus-
trated, 1867 ; Old Rome and New Italy, by E. Castelar, 1873 ;
Goldsmith's History of England, 1872; True Womanhood,
by F. Johnson, 1882; and others. 12 vols. 8vo and smaller,
cloth, etc.

1756. PAMPHLETS. Revelations; The Book of Nathan
The Wise; Ephrata, by a Visitor; and others. Together,
48 pieces, various sizes, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

183

1757. PANAMA IN 1856, by Robert Tomes, N. Y. 1855;
Genesis of New England Churches, by L. Bacon, N. Y.
1874; Industrial History of the U. S., by A. S. Bolles, 1881;
and others. 5 vols. 4to, and smaller, cloth.

1758. PAPERS relating to Public Events in Massachu-
setts preceding the American Revolution. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1856

* Presentation copy from John B. Moreau to B. J. Lossing.

1759. PARISH (DAVID). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Phila.,
25th March, 1812, to S. Van Rensselaer, Esq.

* " J don't believe that an Embargo will be laid — Leib, of the
Senate, luho was here a few days ago says that 19 of that body
will vote against War, and that there is no danger of its taking
place, etc."

1760. PARISH (DAVID). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, " Philada.
the 23d Deer. 1813," to Stephen Van Rensselaer, mention-
ing the Erie Canal project, and discussing politics of the
time.

1761. PARISH (DAVID). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Ogdens-
burgh, Jan'y 2nd, 1813, to Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer.

1762. PARISH (DAVID). Political A. L. S., Phila. 1813;
j. B. Church, four A. L. S., etc., relating to the settlement
of the Philip Schuyler estate; A. P. Upshur (Secretary of
State), D. S., 1843; J. Ten Eyck, signature, 1767, to a
deposition by Maria Ten Broeck on the boundaries of the
Livingston estate in 1709; Jonas Platt, A. L. S., 1813;
Fragment (38 lines) of a manuscript copy of the poem
" The American Times, by Jonathan Boucher "; Summons
to the Selectmen of Boston, 1790. (10)

1763. PARKER (D.— Adjutant-General, 1814). A. L. S.,
1813, mentions the death of Gen. Pike; Benj. J. Wright,
A. L. S., 1803, on the improvement of the navigation of the
Mohawk river; Rev F. Quitman, A. L. S., 1803; A. G.
Turner, A. L. S., 1804; As. Ten Broeck, A. L. S., 1808;
Joseph E. CogsvtelIj, A. L. S., 1830; Nath. Lawrence,
A. L. S., 1792; Nicholas Biddle, A. L. S., 1824. (8)

1764. [PARKER (MR. Attributed to). J An Argument
in Defence of the Exclusive Right claimed by the Colonies
to Tax Themselves, with a Review of the Laws of England
relative to Representation and Taxation. To which is
added an Account of the Rise of the Colonies. 8vo, half
calf. Lond. 1774

* With numerous critical notes on the margins in a contem-
porary hand.

1765. PARKER (WILLIAM). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, with
alp. copy of a memo., to Henry Laurens, Halifax, N.
Carolina, &c., June 29, 1780.

*With mention of " . . my friend Colo. D. Fisher, who
lives about 35 miles from Halifax," etc.
183

1766. PARKMAN (FRANCIS). History of the Conspir-
acy of Pontiac, and the war of the North Americaa Tribes
against the English Colonies.. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1851

* First Edition.

1767. PARKMAN (FRANCIS). The Oregon Trail, 1873;
Pioneers of France in the New World, 1870; The Jesuits in
North America, 1874; The Conspiracy' of Pontiac and the
Indian War, 2 vols., 1874; The Discovery of the Great
West, 1870. Together, 6 vols. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1870-74

1768. PARRATT (THOS. F.— Legislator). Two A. L. S.
Introducing Mr. Sherburne. Dated at the House of Rep-
resentatives. Apr., 1818.

1769. PARSONS (GENERAL SAMUEL H.). A. L. S.,
1 p. folio. To Col. Andrew Adams. Sept. 1780.

* An interesting letter on legal matters.

1770. PARSONS (USHER). The Life of Sir William
Pepperrell, Bart. Portrait and map. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1856

* Presentation copy, witli autograph inscription by the
author.

1771. PARTON (JAMES). Life and Times of Benjamin
Franklin. Engraved portraits. First Edition. 3 vols.
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1864

1772. PARTON (JAMES). Famous Americans of Recent
Times. Portrait. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. Bost. 1867

1773. PASCO (W. W.). Old New York: A Journal
relating to the History and Antiquities of New York City.
Nos. 1 and 2 (all published?). 8vo, wrappers, uncut.

N. Y. 1889

* The two numbers contain a list of the illustrations in Val-
entine's Manuals.

1774. PATOUN (ARCHIBALD). Treatise on Practical
Navigation. 8vo, old calf. Lond. 1751

* On fly-leaf is the following interesting inscription : "John
Davis his hook April the IS, I7fi4 Bought of Hugh Gaine
price 12 shillings. Wrote on board the sloop William hound
to Queheck."

1775. PATTERSON (ROBERT). A Narrative of the
Campaign in the Valley of the Shenandoah, in 1861. Map.
8vo, cloth. Phiia. 1865

* Author's presentation copy, with inscription. Laid in are
3 photographs of the author, an A. L. S. from him, A. L. S.
from R. E, Patterson, several pages of manuscript and envel-
opes, and newspaper clippings.

1776. PAULDING (JAMES KIRKE-Author). A. L. S.,
3[pp. 4to, to Mrs. Madison. Washington, Feby 21st, 1839^

* A most interesting letter in regard to the proposed English
edition of Madison's writings.

184

1777. PAULDING (WILLIAM, Jr.— American General).
Autograph General Orders Signed of the State of New
York, Albany, April 17, 1S09. 3 pp. 4to. To Major Gen-
eral Van Rensselaer.

1778. PAULDING (WILLIAM). General Orders issued
by order of the Commander in Chief, autographed by Pauld-
ing, also a short autograph note, signed by him. The
whole addressed to Gen. g. Van Rensselaer. 4 pp. 4to.
New York, 1811.

1779. PAULDING (WILLIAM). State of New York.
General Orders. 2 pp. 4to. Albany, June 3, 1812. To
General Van Rensselaer. Signature of W. Paulding, Adj.
Gen'l.

1780. PAULDING (WILLIAM). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Albany, the 15th June, 1812, to Major Gen. Van Rensselaer.

* General Orders, in regard to the assembling of a regiment
of cavalry.

1781. PAULDING (WILLIAM). Signature attached to
a Printed Copy of General Orders, 2 pp. 4to. State of New
York, Albany, June 18, 1812. Directed to Stephen Van
Rensselaer.

1782. PAULDING (WILLIAM). Two A. L. S., each 1 p.
4to. Albany, June, 1812, to Gen. Van Rensselaer, trans-
mitting general orders.

1783. PEALE (REMBRANDT). Notes on Italy. Writ-
ten during a Tour in the Years 1829-30. 8vo, half morocco.

Phila. 1831

* Presentation Copy from J. A. McAllister to Mrs. B. J.
Lossing, with inscription on fly-leaf. Inserted is a steel-
engraved portrait of C. W. Peale, founder of Philadelphia
Museum.

1784. PEALE (REMBRANDT). Graphics; a manual of
drawing and writing. Plates. 12mo, cloth. Some leaves
slightly discolored. 'PhiU. 1838

1785. PEARSON (JONATHAN). Early Records of the
City and County of Albany, and Colony of Rensselaerswyck.
8vo, cloth. Albany, 1869

1786. PECK (GEORGE). Wyoming; its History, Stirring
Incidents, and Romantic Adventures. Illustrated. 12mo,
cloth. N.Y. 1858

1787. PEIRPOINT (F. H.). Letter to the President and
Congress of the U. S. on the Subjects of Abuse of Military
Power in the Command of General Butler in Virginia and
North Carolina. 8vo, wrappers. Wash. 1864

* A L S. by the author, presenting the above book, to B. J.
Lossing, 3 pp. 4to, Alexandria, March 16, 1865, laid in.

185

1788. PELLET (ELIAS P.). History of the 114th Regi-
ment, N. Y. S. V. 12mo, cloth (worn). Norwich, N. Y., 1865.

* Laid in is a 3 pp. presentation letter from the author.

1789. PENDLETON (EDMUND, JR.). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
to James Monroe, concerning the condemnation of slaves
for conspiracy. Dated Bowling Green, Oct. 22, 1800.

*With endorsement on the back in the handwriting of Pres.
Monroe that the slaves were to be reprieved.

1790. PENNSYLVANIA. Whiskey Insurrection. Report
of the Commissioners appointed by the President to confer
with the Insurgents in the Western Counties of Pennsyl-
vania. 8vo, unbound. Phila. 1794

1791. PENNSYLVANIA. A Summary Statement of the
origin, progress and present state of the Washington Bene-
volent Society of Pennsylvania. 8vo, paper copy. Phila.l81&

* Presentation copy from Harrison Hall to B. J. Lossing.

1792. PENNSYLVANIA. Journal of the Senate of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which commenced at Har-
risburg December 7, 1819. Vol. XXX only. 8vo, stitched
uncut. Harrisburg: Christian Gleim, 1819'

1793. PENNSYLVANIA. Memoirs of the Historical So-
ciety of Pennsylvania. Vol. II, part II. 8vo. half cloth.

Phila. 1830

* Contains Fisher's account of the early poetry of Pennsyl-
vania.

1794. PENNSYLVANIA. Early History of Western Penn-
sylvania, and of the West. By a Gentleman of the Bar.
Maps. 8vo, sheep. Pittsburgh, 1846-

1795. PENNSYLVANIA. The Olden Time: a Monthly
Pablication, devoted to the Preservation of Documents in
relation to the early explorations around the head of the
Ohio. Edited by Neville B. Craig. 2 vols. 8vo, old half
calf. Pittsburgh, 1846-48

* Very scarce. Contains items on Aboriginal Etymology,
French account of Braddock's defeat, Early Charters, Fort
Duquesne, Pittsburgh's early history, etc.

1796. PENNSYLVANIA. Minutes of the Provincial
Council of Pennsylvania. Vols. 1-3 and 5-16. 15 vols. 8vo,
half sheep. Harrisburg, 1852-53

1797. .PENNSYLVANIA. Walter S. NewhaU. A Memoir.
Portrait. 8vo, half cloth, gilt top, uncut. Phila. 1864

1798. PENNSYLVANIA. Egle (William H.). An Illus-
trated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, from
its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, including His-
torical Descriptions of Each County in the State. Numer-
ous illustrations. Thick 8vo, cloth. Harrisburg, 1876

* Author's presentation copy, with several of his A. L. S. and
a copy of a letter to him, in envelope, inserted.

186

1799. PENNSYLVANIA ARCHIVES Pennsylvania
Archives, Select.od and Arranged from Original Documents,
by Samuel Hazard, la vols, and index, 1852-60; Pennsyl-
vania Archives, Second Series, 4 vols., 1874; Minutes of the
Provincial Council, Vol. IV (only), 1851. Together, 18 vols.
Svo. half sheep and half morocco.

Phila. and Harrisburg, v. d.

1800. PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Pa-
pers . . . relative to the Battle of Brandywine, supplement-
ary to " The Account of the Battle, by J. Townsend." Illus-
trations. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1846

* Presentation copy from J. A. McAllister, with inscription
on cover.

1801. PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Pro-
ceedings, September, 1846. (1) Some Account of the British
Army ... at the Battle of Brandywine By Joseph Towns-
end. (2) An Address delivered at Chester, by Edward
Armstrong. Plan of the Battle of Brandywine, and vieius.
Svo, half calf. Phila. 1846-51

* Inserted is an A. L. S. from Edward Armstrong referring
to the enclosed plan of battle.

1802. PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Min-
utes of the Committee of Defence of Philadelphia, 1814-15.
Vol. VIII of the Memoirs of the Historical Society of Penn-
sylvauia. Royal Svo, cloth. Phila, 1867

1803. PENNSYLVANIA MAGAZINE of History and
Biography. From 1877 to 1889, not consecutive. Together,
25 numbers. Svo, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1877-89

1804. PERCY ANECDOTES; Settlers in Canada, 2 vols. ;
and others, Together, 50 vols., various sizes and bindings.

V. p. — V. d.

1805. PERKINS (A. T.). Sketch of the Life and List of
some of the works of John Singleton Copley. Small 4to,
wrappers. Privately Printed, 187a

* A. L. S. from the author to B. J. Lossing, laid in.

1806. PERKINS (JAMES H.). Annals of the West, em-
bracing an Account of the Principal Events which have
occurred in the Western States and Territories, from the
Discovery of the Mississippi Valley to 1845. Maps. Svo,
sheep. Cinn. 1846

1S07. PERKINS (SAMUEL). A History of the Political
and Military Events of the Late War between the United
States and Great Britain. Svo, sheep. New Haven, 18:^5

1808. PERRY (BENJ. F. — Author and Lawyer, estab-
lished "The Southern Patriot"). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, 1866,
to B. J. Lossing.

* A biographical sketch of himself.

187

1809. PETERSON (C. J). Monody on certain members
of the "Press Club" (believed to bear date about A. D. 1900).
Illustrated with caricature photographs. Small 4to, half
morocco. [Phila.] Privately printed for F. J. Dreer [1870].

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. from F. J. Dreer to B. J.
Lossing.

1810. PETERSON (FREDERICK A.). Military review
of the Campaign in Virginia and Maryland in 1862. 8vo,
wrappers. N. Y. [1862]

1811. PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION OF 1787. Secret
Proceedings and Debates of the Convention assembled for
the Purpose of forming the Constitution of the United
States of America . . . including "The Genuine Information"
laid before the Legislature of Maryland, by Luther Martin.
13mo, cloth. Richmond, Va., 1839

1812. PHILADELPHIA. Political Satire. Philadelphia
Malignants, Typographed. By Tartan. IBnio, wrappers.

Phila. 1863

* Presentation copy from J. A. McAllister. On the margins
of this pamphlet are written the names of those satirized.
Among them are Nicholas Biddle of Phila. ; James Buchanan,
Gen'l Geo. B. MoClellan, and others.

1813. PHILADELPHIA. Political Satires. Andrew, the
King, in the time of the Conglomeration of the Heavenly
Hyenas, the Preachers and Harlots, Thieves and Murderers,
and the Buck Niggers in the Great City of Penn. 16mo,
blue wrappers. Phila. 1866

* A bitter satire, in Biblical language and form, in which are
named, in thin disguises, Andrew Johnson, Ben. Butler, Thad-
deus Stevens, Fred. Douglas, Theodore Tilton, and others.

1814. PHILADELPHIA. View of the State House at
Philadelphia in 1788. 8vo. Copper Engraving. Very scarce.

1815. PHILADELPHIA. Syllabical and Steganographical
Table. Folded to a 4to size.

Phila. : Benjamin Franklin Bache [c. 1770]

1816. PHILADELPHIA. Simpson (Henry). The Lives
of eminent Philadelphians, now deceased. Collected from
original and authentic sources. Portraits. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1859

1817. PHCENIXVILLE, PENNA. Pennypacker (Samuel
W.). Annals of Phoenixville and Vicinity; from the Settle-
ment to the Year 1871. Ma2J and illustrations. 8vo, cloth
(slight stains). Phila. 1872

■* Author's presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Inserted is an A. L. S. (with envelope) from Ex-
Governor Pennypacker relative to his work.

1818. PICKERING (TIMOTHY— Officer in the Revolu-
tion, and Statesman). D. S., as Secretary of State. 1 p.
4to. January 7, 1799

188

1819. PICKERING (TIMOTHY). Letter from Mr. Pick-
ering, Secretary of State, to the Chevalier de Yrajo, Envoy
extraordinary and Minister plenipotentiary of His Catholic
Majesty to the United States of America. August 8th, 1797.
8vo, half calf. r^, p 1797]

1820. [PICKERING (TIMOTHY). J Message from the
President of the United States, accompanying a Report to
him from the Secretary of State (T. Pickering), and Sundry
Documents relative to the affairs of the U. S. on the Mis-
sissippi, the intercourse with the Indian nations, and the
inexecution of the treaty between the U. S. and Spain. 8vo,
half calf. A few pages soiled and blank portion of last leaf
torn off. Phila. : W. Ross [17'.^8]

* In the same volume is found : "Message from the President
of the U. S. transmitting tiie Correspondenoe'between the De-
partment" of State and the Spanish Minister, showing the
present state between the two governments." Wash. 1818.

1821. PICKENS (ANDREW— Governor of South Caro-
lina). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Nov. 15, 1818, To the Governor
of Ohio, dated Executive Ofiace, South Carolina, Hopewell.

* Mentioning Brevard's Digest of the Statutes of North
Carolina.

1823. [PICKETT (JOHN T.).] Sigillologia. Beingsome
Account of the Great or Broad Seal of the Confederate
States of America. A Monograph. By lonnes Didymus
Archseologos. Impression of seal. 8 vo, wrappers.

Wash. 1873

* Laid in are several A. L. S. from the author, &c.

1833. PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CHINA AND INDIA
(Sears), 1851; Three Visits to Madagascar (Ellis), 1869;
Lord Elgin's Mission to China and Japan (Oliphant), I860.
All illustrated. Together, 3 vols 8vo, cloth. N. Y., v. d.

1824. PIDGEON (WILLIAM). Traditions of De-Coo-
Dah, and Antiquarian Researches: the Traditions of the
Last Prophet of the Elk Nation, etc. Portraits and illus-
trations. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

1825. PIGOT (N.— English Captain of H.M.S. Orpheus),
L. S., 1812; Jambs Emott (Jurist), A. L. S., 1793, and
D. S., 1823; A. W. Pawling, A. L. S., 1792; D. S. by
Gabriel H. Ludlom^ and Clear Evbritt, 1771; J. Fair-
lib, A. D. S., 1794; Col. E. FITZGERALD, A. L. S., 1809;
Leonard Gansbvoort, A. N., 1794; D. S. by John
Hancock (copy), 1784, appointment of commissioners to
determine the boundary line between N. Y. and Mass. ; etc.
(15)

1826. PIKE (NICHOLAS). Sub-Tropical Rambles in the
Land of the Aphanapteryx. Personal Experiences in the
Island of Mauritius. Illustrated. First Edition. 8vo,
cloth. N. Y. 1873

1827. PIKE (Z. M.). An Account of Expeditions to the
Sources of the Mississippi, and through the Western Parts
of Louisiana, to the Sources of the Arkansas, Kansas, La
Platte, and Pierre Juan Rivers . . . and a Tour through the
Interior Parts of New Spain. 8vo, old sprinkled calf
(rubbed), lacks portrait and maps. Phila. 1810

1828. PILLINGER (COL. FREDK.), Extract from a
letter by him June 7, 1776, stating that the Oneidas are
marching down the Mohawk Valley; De Witt Clinton,
L. S., 1821; Lord Brougham, signature as frank; Isaac
Ledyard, A. N. S., 1780; P. Granger (Postmaster-Gen-
eral), A. L. S., 1824; CoL. W. E. BOSWBLL, A. L. S., 1813,
on the transportation of army baggage; J. S. HoBART
(Judge), signature to a petition, 1785; Theo. Van Wyck,
A. L. S., 1790. (8)

1829. PITKIN (TIMOTHY). A Political and Civil His-
tory of the United States of America, from the Year 1763
to the close of the Administration of Washington in March,
1797. Engraved portrait of Washington by Nesmith. 2 vols.
8vo, sprinkled calf (some pages foxed). New Haven, 1828

1830. [PITT (WILLIAM). J Correspondence of William
Pitt, Earl of Chatham. Published from the Original Man-
uscripts. Facsimiles. First Edition. 4 vols. 8vo, original
cloth. Loud. 1838-40

1831. PITTSBURGH, Pa^ Craig (Neville B.). The His-
tory of Pittsburgh, with a Brief Notice of its Facilities of
Communication and other Advantages for Commercial and
Manufacturing Purposes. Maps. 12mo, cloth.

Pittsburgh, 1851

1832. PLATT (GENERAL JONAS). A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio, and separate sheet with address. To Henry Living-
ston, in regard to a division of property. July, 1800.

1833. PLATT (JONAS). A.L.S., 2 pp. folio. To Stephen
Van Rensselaer, making returns of troops. Dated Whites-
town, Feb. 16, 1804.

1834. PLATT (JONAS). A. L. S., 2 pp. small folio. To
Stephen Van Rensselaer, Whitestown, Dec. 18, 1804. Men-
tions Philip Schuyler, General Hamilton, &c.

1835. PLATT (JONAS). A. L. S., 1 p. To Gen'l Van
Rensselaer (slightly torn). Whitestone, Dec, 1807.

1836. PLATT (JONAS). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, New York,
Nov. 23, 1817 (torn at folds). To Chief-Justice Thompson.

* On legal matters, and asking relief. "In plain English, I
am tired of holding coiu-t, and want to see my wife and chil-
dren," etc.

1837. PLATT (JONAS). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Mrs.
Jane Livingston, sympathizing with her on the death of her
husband. N. Y., Mar. 5, 1828.

190

1838. PLATT (JONAS), A. N. S., 1810; Nathaniel
Prime (N. Y. banker), A, L. S. and receipt, 1808-30; W. C.
Rives, A. L. S., 1837; Capt. T. L. Hawkins, A. N. S.,
1813; ZiNA Hitchcock, A. L. S., 1793, denying that he
went over to the enemy in the Revolution; JohnCanfield
Spencer, L. S., 1843; Benj. Tappan, A. L. S., 1833; T. T.
Tucker (U. S. Treasurer), D. S., 1816; etc. (15)

1839. PLATT (COL. RICHARD), A. L. S., 1791; Samuel
Jones (Comptroller), A. L. S., 1798, to Gen. P. Schuj^ler,
stating there is no law authorizing him to charge for ser-
vices; Promissory note in the handwriting of John Johnson
(Sir John Johnson ?), signed by Elijah Oackley, 1773; Major
James Harvey, A. L. S., 1809; Charles Thompson (Sec-
retary of Congress), A. D. S., 1779 (torn). (5)

1840. PLATT (ZEPHANIAH— Founder of the town of
Plattsburgh, N. Y.). D. S., Jan. 36, 1768. Vellum. A
precept to summon a jury to enquire into the lunacy of
Thomas Force. Signed also by John Brinckerhoff:, Bar-
tholomew Crannell, Roehd. Snodokor, and Cornells Luyster.

1841. PLUM (WILLIAM R.). The Military Telegraph
during the Civil War. Illustrated. 3 vols. 8vo, cloth.

Chicago, 1883
1843. PLYMOUTH, PA. Wright (Hendrick B ). His-
torical Sketches of Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pa. 25
photographs of settlers, old landmarks, &c. Thick 12mo,
cloth, gilt. Phila. [1873]

* Publishers' presentation copy, with 2 A. L. S., in envelopes,
laid in.

1843. POEMS (Street), illustrated, 1846; In War Time,
(Whittier), 1864; Natural Resources of the United States
(Patton), 1888; and others. Together, 7 vols. 8vo and
12mo, cloth and half sheep. v. p.— v. d.

1844. POEMS (W. Wilson), 9 copies; Conrad's Devo-
tional Poems; Freneau's Poems; and others similar. To-
gether, 13 vols. 8vo and smaller, various bindings.

V. p. — V. d,

1845. POINSETT (JOEL R.— Legislator). A. L. S., 1
p. 4to, to Alfred Huger, Nov. 16, 1836.

1846. [POINSETT (JOEL R.).] Notes on Mexico, made
in the Autumn of 1833 ; accompanied by an Historical Sketch
of the Revolution, and Translations of Offtcial Reports on
the Present State of that Country. By a Citizen of the
United States. Folding map (torn and loose). 8vo, boards
(weak at joints). Phila. 1834

1847. POLITICAL DIALOGUES. Soldiers on their Right
to Vote, and the Men they should support. Scene: The
Army of the Potomac, near the Weldon Railroad. States

191

Eepresented : Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, &c. 8vo, sheets, unbound and uncut.

Wash., D. C, n. d. [ca. 1865J]

1848. POLITICAL MAGAZINE. The Political Magazine
and Parliamentary, Naval, Military and Literary Journal,
for the Year 1782. Illustrated. 8vo, half calf (back cover
and several pages of index lacking). Lond. [1783]

* At page 620 is a folding chart of Boston Harbor.

1849. POLLARD (EDWARD A). The First Year of
the War. Portraits. 8vo, cloth (writing on title.)

N. Y. 1863

1850. POMEROY (J. N.). An Introduction to Municipal
Law. 8vo, sheep (somewhat rubbed). N. Y. 1864

* A. L. S. by the author to B. J. Lossing inserted.

1851. PORTER (DAVID). Journal of a cruise made to
the Pacific Ocean in the U. S. Frigate Essex in 1812-14.
Second edition, to which is now added the transactions at
Valparaiso. Portrait, plates and map. 2 vols. 8vo, sheep
(rubbed). N. Y. 1823

1852. [PORTER (DAVID). J Minutes of the Proceedings
of the Courts of Inquiry and Court Martial in relation to
Captain David Porter; convened at Washington on the
seventh day of July, A. D. 1825. 8vo, boards, uncut.

Wash. 1825

1853. PORTFOLIO (THE). A Monthly Miscellany.
From Vol. I., No. 1, 1801, to July, 1821, nearly complete
and many duplicates. Numerous early portraits, engraved
views, maps, etc., etc. 60 vols. 4to and 8vo, half sheep and
wrappers. Phila., 1801-1821

* An unusual long and complete series of this important early
American Magazine.

1854. [POTTER (WOODBURN).] The War in Florida;
Being an Exposition of its Causes, and an Accurate His-
tory of the Campaigns of Generals Clinch, Gaines and
Scott. By a Late Staff Officer. Map and 2 plans. 12mo,
boards, leather back. Balto. 1836

* An interesting work on the Seminole War, by one who
took an active part in the affair.

1855. POTTER'S AMERICAN MONTHLY. An Illus-
trated Magazine. From Jan., 1875, to March, 1881. 76
numbers. 8vo, wrappers, uncut, as issued. Phila. 1875-81

1856. The same. Vols. IV to VII, inclusive (Jan.,

1875-Dee., 1876). In the 24 original numbers, royal 8vo,
wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1875-76

1856a. The same. Vols. IV to VII, as above.

1856b. The same. Vols. IV to VII, lacking 4 num-
bers, but with Vols. V and VI complete.

192

1857. POTTER'S COMPEND. Tactics of the Infantry
of the U. S. Army, abridged, for the use of the militia of
the XJ. S. 26 copper-plates. 12mo, sheep.

Poughkeepsie, 1826

1858. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Charter and Laws of
the Corporation of the Village of Poughkeepsie. 12mo,
boards. ' Poughkeepsie, 1843

1859. POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Luyster (C. P.). Directory
for the Village of Poughkeepsie, June, 1845. 8vo, original
wrappers. Poughkeepsie, 1845

* Scarce.

1860. POUGHKEEPSIE CITY DIRECTORY for 1856-
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1861. POUGHKEEPSIE. Lent's Poughkeepsie City Di-
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12mo, half roan. (3 copies.) [Poughkeepsie, 1859]

1862. POWER (NICHOLAS— Printer and Postmaster).
Bill receipted for postage. 1 p. 12mo, Sept. 3, 1796. Also
a receipt for Niles' Register, signed by W. A. Coleman
(friend of Alex. Hamilton and editor of the N. Y. "Evening
Post"). 2 pieces.

1863. PREBLE (GEO. H.). The answer of Capt. Preble
to the statement made by C. B. Boynton in his History of
the Navy that "the Oreto passed unscathed into the Bay
of Mobile." 4to, sheets.

Printed on the U. S. Flag Ship "Pensacola," San Fran-
cisco, March 5, 1869.

* One of 30 copies. With an A. L. S. from the author, Capt.
Preble was discharged from the Navy, charged with neglect of
duty, but was reinstated on proving that the charges vpere
false. The above answer is his defence. In his letter he says
' 'each half page [of the answer] bad to be worked off and dis-
tributed from a scarcity of small type."

1864. PREBLE (GEO. H.). Our Flag: Origin and Pro-
gress of the Flag of the LTnited States of America. J7/ms-
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Albany, 1872

* Laid in are 3 A. L. S. of the author, and proofs of illustra-
tions added to a later edition.

1865. PREBLE (GEO. H.). Three Historic Flags and
Three September Victories. Plates of the flags. 8vo,
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* Presentation copy from the author. Only 100 printed.

193

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1866. PREHISTORIC RACES OF THE UNITED
STATES (Poster), 1873; Acadia (Cozzens), Prehistoric
Nations (Baldvviu), 1869; Hunting Adventures (Hammond),
1859; The Indian Gallows (Rhodes), The Prairie Traveller
(Marcy), 1859. Mainly illustrated. Together, 6 vols. Svo and
12mo, cloth. • V. p.— V. d.

1867. PRENTICE (GEORGE D.). Prenticeana; or, Wit
and Humor in Paragraphs, by the Editor of the Louisville
Journal. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1860

* First Edition. With A. L. S. from Prentice laid in.

1868. PRESCOTT ( OLIVER— Brigadier General in the
Revolution). A. N. S. third person, 1 p. 8vo, dated "Sunday
Morning," to Gen. Schujder, accepting offer of a carriage.

[1775]

1869. PRICE (STEPHEN— Theatrical Manager of the
Old Park Theatre, N. Y., etc.), A. L. S., 1808; T. Bristol,
A. L. S., 1831; Anthony Blanchaed, two A. L. S., 1790;
S. Howard, A. L. S., 1813; Pierre Assailly, 1698, in French;
J. K. Beekman, two A. L. S., 1808-12; Haemanus Bleecker,
A. L. S., 1812 ; G. BoMFOED, two A. L. S., 1817 ; J. Ten Eyck,
signature 1767. (12)

1870. PRIESTLEY (JOSEPH). A Continuation of the
Letters to the Philosophers and Politicians of France, on the
Subject of Religion; and of the Letters to a Philosophical
Unbeliever; in answer to Mr. Paine 's Age of Reason. 8vo,
stitched sheets, uncut. Northumberland-Town [Pa.], 1794

1871. PRIME (S. IREN.EUS). The Life of Samuel P. B.
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* Laid in are the page proofs for a magazine article by
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1872. PRIME (W. C— Editor). Coins, IMedals, and Seals,
Ancient and Modern. Illustrated and Described, with a
Sketch of the History of Coins and Coinage, etc. Numerous
illustrations. Square 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1861

1873. PRINCE SOCIETY. The Purpose and Work of the
Prince Society, with the Constitution and List of members.
2 vols. 4to, paper. Bost. 1890

194

1874. PRINCE (THOMAS). A Chronological History of
New England in the Form of Annals : Being a summary and
exact Account of the most material Transactions and Occur-
rences relating to this Country, in the Order of Time wherein
they happened, from the Discovery by Capt. Gtosnold in 1602,
to tiie Arrival of Governor Belcher, in 1730. With an Intro-
duction, etc., etc. Small 8vo, unbound.

Boston, N. E.: Printed by Kneeland and Greene for
S. Gerrish, 1736

* First Edition. This part of the work, called Vol. I, was
all issued under this title. Twenty years later a short continu-
ation, "Annals of New England," appeared. The present vol-
ume jjrings the chronology down to 1630. This copy has the 4
final pages of "Additions to the Introduction."

1875. PEOUD (ROBERT). The History of Pennsylvania
in North America from the Original Institution and Settle-
ment of that Province, &c. Vol. II only. 8vo, mottled calf.

Phila. : Zachariah Poulson, 1798

1876. PROVOOST FAMILY. Genealogical Notes of the
Provoost Family of New York, by Edwin R. Purple. Portrait.
4to, cloth. N. Y. : Privately Printed, 1875

* Presentation copy from the author.

1877. PURPLE (EDWIN R.). Genealogical Notes of the
Oolden Family in America. 4to, cloth.

N. Y. : Privately Printed, 1873

* Only 50 copies printed. Presentation copy from the author
to B. J. Lossing.

1878. PURPLE (EDWIN R.). Contributions to the His-
tory of the Kip Family of New York and New Jersey. 4to,
cloth, uncut. N. Y. : Privately Printed, 1877

* Presentation copy from Samuel S. Purple, with inscription.

1879. PURPLE (EDWIN R.). Genealogical Notes relat-
ing to Lieut.-Gov. Jacob Leisler, and his family Connections
in New York. 4to, cloth (spotted). N. Y. 1877

1880. PURPLE (SAMUEL S.). Genealogical Memorials
of William Bradford, the Printer. Frontispiece. 4to, cloth,
gilt top. N. Y. : Privately Printed, 1873

1881. PURPLE (SAMUEL S.). In Memoriam: Edwin R.
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N. Y. : Privately Printed, 1881

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author.

1882. PUTNAM (A. W.). History of Tennessee; or. Life
and Times of Gen. James Robertson. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth.

Nashville, Tenn., 1859

* Laid in is a 1-page A. L. S. from the author.

195

1883. PUTNAjM (ISRAEL). The Veil Removed; or, Re-
flections on David Himiphreys' Essay on the Life of Israel
Putnam ; by John Fellows. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1843

1884. PUTNAM (ISRAEL). The Life and Character of
Maj.-deneral Putnam. An Address delivered at a Meeting of
the Descendants of Gen. Putnam at Putnam, Conn. By
L. Grosvenor. 8vo, original wrappers. Bost. 1855

* Presentation copy from the author, with an A. L. S. from
the author laid in.

1885. PUTNAjM (ISRAEL). Major-General Israel Put-
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"the Hartford Daily Post," by "Selah" t)f that City and
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* Limited issue. Presentation copy from W. J. Davis to
B. J. Lossing.

1886. PYE (CAPTAIN JOHN). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
April 15th, 1710. Addressed On her Majesties Service To Ye
Hon.ble Col. Jennings, and relating how his vessel was overset
while being cleaned. He also writes of having lately been in
New York, etc.

1S87. /QUAKERS. A¥illis (Thomas). The Doctrine and
\c Principles of the People called Quakers, ex-
plained and Vindicated in a Reply to Hibbard's Address.
16mo, old half calf. N. Y. 1812

1888. QUEBEC. Relation de ce qui s'est passe au Siege de
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[n. p., n. d. — ca. 1850]

1889. QUEENS OP SOCIETY; Robinson's Hume and
Smollett; Taine's Ideals in Art; and others. Together 74
pieces, various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

1890. QUINCY (JOSIAH). Memoir of the Life of Josiah
Quincy, Jun., of ilassachusetts. First Edition. 8vo, old half
calf. Bost. 1825

1891. [QUINLAN (JAMES E.).] . Tom Quick, the Indian
Slayer ; and the Pioneers of Minisink and Wawarsink. 16mo.,
full morocco gilt, gilt edges. Monticello [N. Y.] 1851

* An extremely rare volume of Indian history, giving the ex-
citing life of a real personage. Author's presentation copy,
with autograph inscription on fly-leaf.

1892. [QUINN (DAVID).] Interior Causes of the War:
the Nation Demonized and its president a Spirit-Rapper. By
a Citizen of Ohio. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1863

190

1893. "D (J.). Letters on the Subject of Southern
-*-*-• Wrongs and Remedies. 8vo, wrappers.

Richmond, Va., 1861

1894. RAILROADS. History of the Railway Mail Service ;
Memorial of the Opening of the New York and Canada Rail-
way ; Union Pacific Railroad, 4 pamphlets ; and others similar.
Together, 10 pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

1895. RAILROADS. Panama Railroad (Otis) ; Guide
Book N. J. Central R.R.; Phila., Wil., and Balto. R.R. Guide;
American Railway Map ; Mitchill 's New. Traveller 's Guide.
Maps and ilhistrations. Together, 5 vols. 12mo and smaller,
various bindings. v. p. — ^v. d.

1896. RALEIGH, N. C. Early Times in Raleigh. Ad-
dresses by David L. Swain at the Dedication of Tucker Hall,
and on the completion of the Monument to Jacob Johnson.
Maps. 12mo, wrappers. Raleigh, 1867

1897. RALEIGH (SIR WALTER). The General History
of the World, being an Abridgement of Sir Walter Raleigh,
■\A-ith a Continuation to the Present Times. Portrait of Raleigh.
4 vols. 12mo, old calf blind tooled (broken). Lond. 1708

1898. RAMSAY (DAVID). The History of South Carolina,
from its First Settlement in 1670 to the Year 1808. Map and
plan. 2 vols. 8vo, half calf. Charleston, 1809

1899. RANDALL (HENRY S.). The Life of Thomas
Jefferson. Portraits a nd facsimiles. 3 vols: 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1858

1900. RANDOLPH (D. N.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Lancaster,
Oct. 5th, 1779. Relates to Revolutionary war matters and
private affairs. Addressed to Col. Theo. Bland.

1901. RAYMOND (HENRY J.). The Life and Public
Services of Abraham Lincoln. Portrait and other illustrations.
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1865

1902. REBELLION RECORD (THE), Parts 1-73, not
quite consecutive, also 2 issues of the Companion to the Rebel-
lion and 2 others. Together, 75 numbers, wrappers.

N. Y., V. d.

1903. REED (WILLIAM B.). Oration delivered on the
Occasion of the Reinterment of the Remains of General Hugh
Mercer. Frontispiece. 8vo, half calf. Phila. 1840

1904. REED-RUSH CONTROVERSY. [Rush (Ben-
jamin).] William B. Reed of Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia.
Expert in the Art of Exhumation of the Dead. 8vo, wrappers,
uncut. Reprinted from the London edition, 1867

* With an A. L. S. of presentation from John A. McAllister.
One of the most virulent pamphlets of this controversy.

197

1905. REED-EUSH CONTROVERSY. Reed (William
B.). A Rejoinder to Mr. Bancroft's Historical Essay on
President Reed. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1867

1906. REED-RUSH CONTROVERSY. A Criticism of
Mr. "Wm. B. Reed's Aspersions on the Character of Dr. Ben-
jamin Rush, with an incidental consideration of Gen. Joseph
Reed's Character. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1867

* Laid in are 2 A. L. S. from John McAllister relating to this
controversy, and 2 stereopticon views of Carpenter's Hall,
Phila.

1907. REED-RUSH CONTROVERSY. Reed (W. B.).
President Reed of Pennsylvania. A Reply to Mr. George
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* Laid in is a 2 pp. A. L, S. from the author presenting the
above copy to Mr. Lossing, and defining his position in this con-
troversy. Also a signed copy of Mr. Lossing 's reply, 5 pp. 8vo,
in which he takes exception to Mr. Bancroft's attack on Gen.
Schuyler, and to a certain extent upholds Mr. Reed.

1908. EEGISTRUM omnium brevium tam originalium
quam indicialium. Title within an architectural tvoodcut
border. Polio, calf (rubbed). Somewhat waterstained, other-
wise good copy. Lond. : "William Rastell, 1531

* Eabe. Autogeaph on title of Geo. Read, Signer of the
Declaration of Independence, and the only Southerner who
signed the three great state papers that underlie the founda-
tions of our government.

1909. REICHEL (WILLIAM C). History of the rise,
progress and present condition of the Bethlehem Female
Seminary, with a Catalogue of its pupils, 1785-1858. En-
graved portraits and views. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1858

1910. REICHEL (WILLIAM C). Historical Sketch of
Nazareth Hall, from 1755 to 1869 ; with an- Account of the
Reunions of Former Pupils, &c. Plan and views. 8vo, cloth,
gilt top (binding stained). Phila. 1869

* Presentation copy with inscription slip pasted in.

1911. REICHEL (WILLIAM C). Names which the Lenni
Lennape or Delaware Indians gave Rivers, Streams and
Localities, within the States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
Maryland and Virginia, with their significations. 8vo, wrap-
pers. Bethlehem, 1872

* Presentation copy, with letter from John Jordan to B. J.
Lossing.

1912. REICHEL (WILLIAM C). The Crown Inn, near
Bethlehem, Penna. 8vo, wrappers. Limited to 499 copies.

Phila. : For E. P. Wilbur and others, 1872

1913. Another copy, wrappers.

* Presentation A. L. S. to B. J. Lossing laid in.

138

1914. REICHEL (L. THEO.). The Moravians in North
Carolina. 16mo, cloth. Salem and Phila., 1857

* Presentation copy to B. J. Lossing.,

1915. REICPIEL (L. THEO.). Early History of the
Church of the United Brethern (Unitas Fratrum), commonly
called Moravians, in North America, 1734-48. 8vo, cloth.

Nazareth, 1888

* Presentation copy from the Moravian Hist. See.

1916. REID (J. M.). Missions and Missionary Society of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Maps and illustrations.
2 vols. 12mo, cloth. _ N. Y. 1880

* Presentation letter laid in.

1917. REIGART (J. FRANKLIN). The Life of Robert
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numerous plates. First Edition. 8vo, cloth (loose in bind-
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* A. L. S. of the author inserted.

1918. REPORT of a French Protestant Refugee, in Boston,
1687: translated from the French by B. T. Fisher. Small
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* Limited to 125 copies. Presentation copy from I. C. Bre-
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1919. REPORT of the Commissioner of Patents for 1840;
Uranography by E. 0. Kendall, 1845 ; Milton's Paradise Lost,
Bost. 1825; and others. 20 vols. 4to, and smaller, various
bindings.

1920. REPORTS of the Naval Engagements on the Missis-
sippi River, resulting in the Captures of Forts Jackson and
St. Philip and the City of New Orleans. 3Iaps and 2 colored
plates. 8vo, cloth. Wash. 1862

* Autograph presentation copy from Gidion Welles, Sec. of
the Navy.

1921. RESOLUTIONS OF CONGRESS, 1783: Recom-
mending the States to invest Congress with the Power to Levy
an Impost for the Use of the States. With Remarks on the
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A Republican. 8vo, half calf (contemporary name on title).

N. Y. 1787

1922. REVOLUTIONARY Thoughts upon Liberty. By
an Englishman. 12mo, half calf. Lond. 1772

1923. REVOLUTIONARY. A. L. S. of Maurice Desdevens
to Gen. James Clinton, transmitting the plea of Pierre Ayot, a
Frenchman who served in the American Army, that his ac-
count with the government be settled, or that he be given some
new commission. Also an A. N. S. to Gen. Clinton's son, re-
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199

1924. REVOLUTIONARY BALLADS. Contemporary

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and with the names "Abraham Stowler" and "Mary Mott"
written on two margins. Commencement and end lacking.

* The subjects include "The tragicall death of Miss Jane
M 'Crea, " "A Dialogue between Col. pain & miss Glorinda
fair Child when taking leave of her to go on the Northern
Expedition, ' ' and ' ' The Fall of Burgoyne, " " Contest be-
tween the Eagle and Crane" (George III and the Sons of
Liberty), etc.

1925. REVOLUTIONARY COURT-MARTIAL. Docu-
ment on paper, 2 pp. folio. Fort George, June 20, 1777.

* Decision of -Court-Martial held by order of General Schuyler
condemning one man to death ajid 2 others to be whipped, for
desertion. Signed by William Lithgow, President, John Copp,
Judge Advocate.

1926. REVOLUTIONARY COURT-MARTIAL. Report of
a Garrison Court-Martial held at Albemarle Barracks, June,
1779. 2 pp. 8vo. Signed Jesse Allen, Captain.

* Among the prisoners tried were two Quakers who had re-
fused to bear arms.

1927. REVOLUTIONARY. Returns of Major Ottendorff's
Independent Corps, Philadelphia, April 12 and 24, 1777.
Signed. Return of the Delaware Regt. companies of Capts.
Patten, Moore and Hazard, signed by Adjutant James Lucas,
April 12, 1777. Return of Horses and Cattle employed by
the 3rd division British, signed by "W. Paxton, of the 47th
regt., New Hartford, Nov. 20', 1778. (4)

1928. Return of the 9th Pa. regt., Phila., April 9,

1777, signed by Col. Anthony James Morris; Returns of the
10th Pa. regt., Phila., April 5 and 9, 1777, signed by Capts.
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1929. Abstract of two months' pay for Col. Gamaliel

Bradford's regt., July 21, 1777, signed by Lt.-Col. Richd.
Bassett and Andrew Bradford.

1930. RHODE ISLAND. Records of the Colony of Rhode

Island and Providence Plantations in New England, edited by

J. R. Bartlett. Vols. I-VII (1636-1776). 7 vols. 8vo, cloth.

(Vol. I sheep, rubbed.) Providence, 1856-62

*Vol. I is a presentation Copy from the Editor to B. J.
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1931. RHODE ISLAND. Newport Natural Historv So-
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1932. RICHARDS (CHARLES). Thoughts, and Remarks
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200

1933. RICHARDSON (ALBERT D.). The Secret Ser-
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1934. RICHMOND (JAMES COOK). Hactenus; The
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^ * Author 's presentation copy, with autograph inscription on
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1935. RICHMOND THEATRE FIRE. Resolution of
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the Governor of the State.

1936. RICKETSON (DANIEL). The History of New
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New Bedford, 1858

1937. RIEDESEL (MADAME). Letters and Journals re-
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1938. RIEDESEL (MAJ.-GENL.). Memoirs, and Letters
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1939. RIKER (JAMES). Annals of Newtown, in Queens
County, New York : containing its history from its first Settle-
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1940. RIPLEY (ELEAZER W. — Distinguished soldier in
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1941. RIPLEY (ELEAZER W.). A. L., third person,
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301

1942. RITZEJIA (JOSEPH— Minister of the Collegiate
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1943. RIVINGTON (JAMES— New York Printer).
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1945. RIVINGTON IMPRINT. Hervey (James). Medi-
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* A note by Mr. Lossing laid in, ' ' James Eivington was the
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1946. ROACH (MAJOR ISAAC). A Brief Sketch of the
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1947. ROAD LOCOMOTION IN 1812. A. L. S., 3 pp.
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* The writer requests the privilege of placing ' ' Mackenzie 's
New Horseless Carriage, under his patronage, and informs him
by a newspaper advertisement enclosed, that carriage can be
seen at the Broadway Stadium, N. Y., where "it is exhibited to
the public at 25 cents per head. ' ' This carriage was worked by
man-power, and it was estimated that under proper conditions,
the machine could be made to go 8 miles per hour, freighted
with the "power," and at least 10 bushels of wheat besides.
Its ordinary speed was 6 miles per hour.

1948. ROBBINS (CHANDLER). History of the Second
Church, or Old North, in Boston. To which is added, a His-
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1949. ROBBINS (ELLIOTT). Panacea for the Healing
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* Inserted is an A. L. S. from the author.

1950. ROBINSON (CONWAY). An Account of Dis-
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1951. EOBIXSOX (MATTHEW). A Further Examina-
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1952. RODGERS (JOHN— Clergyman and chaplain to
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1953. RODGERS (JOHN— Commodore). L. S., 1 p. folio,
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1951. ROGERS (HORATIO). A Journal Kept in Canada
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* No. 12 of Munsell's Historical Series. Presentation copy,
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1955. [ROGERS (R.).] Reminiscences of the French
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with notes and illustrations, to which is added an account of
the Life and ^Military Services of Maj.-Gen. John Stark.
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1956. ROJIAYNE (NICHOLAS— Founder of and Pro-
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1957. RONDTHALER (EDWARD). Life of John Hecke-
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1958. [ROSENBERG (C. G.) .] Have You heard of Them.
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N. Y. 1854

* Presentation copy, with inscription by the author, and letter
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1959. ROOSEVELT (CHRISTOPHER— Early New York
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1960. RUPP (I. D.). History and Topography of North-
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203

1961. [RUPP (DANIEL).] The Clerk's Assistant. By
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Poughkeepsie : Paraclete Potter, 1814

1962. RTJSPI (RICHARD— Secty. of State and Minister to
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ing copies of laws on naturalization.

1963. RUSH (RICHARD). A. L. S., 2 pp., 4to, dated
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1964. RUSH (RICHARD). A. L. S., to Callender Irvine,
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1965. RUSH (RICHARD). Occasional Productions, Po-
litical, Diplomatic, and Miscellaneous. Including, among
others, a glance at the Court of Louis Philippe. Portrait.
First Edition. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1860

1966. RUSSELL (WILLIS). Quebec: As it was, and as
it is, or, a brief history of the oldest city in Canada. 12mo,
wrappers. Quebec, 1857

1967. RUTTENBER (E. M.). History of the Town of
Newburgh. lUiistratrd with views, maps, and portraits. 10
parts, 8vo, wrappers, uncut, as issued. Newburgh, 1859

1968. RUTTENBER (E. M.). Obstructions to the Navi-
gation of Hudson's River; Embracing the ]\Iinutes of the
Secret Committee Appointed by the Provincial Convention of
New York, July 16, 1776, etc. Folding map. Small 4to,
cloth, gilt top, uncut. Albany, 1860

* Munsell 's Historical Series, No. V, with Munsell 's auto-
grapli on fly-leaf.

1969. RYDER (EDWARD). Elizabeth Pry. Life and
Labors of the Eminent Philanthropist, Preacher, and Prison
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* A. L. S. from the author laid in.

1970. RYLEY (SIR HEISTER). The Visions of Sir
Heister Ryley : with other Entertainments. Consisting of 200
Discourses and Letters. Small 4to, old half russia (name
scratched from title). Lond. 1711

1971. CABIN'S American Bibliopolist, about 60 nos.,
^- 8vo, sewed. v. d.

1972. SABINE (LORENZO). The American Loyalists, or
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the War of the Revolution. Pirst Edition. 8vo, cloth.

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1973. SAFFELL (W. T. R.)- Records of the Revolutionary
War; containing the Military and Financial Correspondence
of Distinguished Officers. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1858

* Inserted is A. L. S. from the author asking Mr. Lossing 's
opinion of the financial situation in New York around Oct. 12,
1857, especially in reference to the publication of the above
work.

1974. SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR. Copy of the Last
Will and Testament of the late Robert Richard Randall, Esq.,
and the Act of Incorporation respecting the Sailors' Snug
Harbor. 3 lithographic views. 8vo, cloth. N. T. 1876

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from the secretary of the institution
concerning the book.

1975. SANPORD (ELIAS B.). A History of Connecticut.
Illustrated. First Edition. 8vo, cloth. Hartford, 1887

* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of the author laid in.

1976. SANFORD (LAURA G.). The History of Erie
County, Penn. Map and ■portraits. 12mo, cloth.

" A. L. S. from the author laid in. Phila. 1862

1977. SARATOGA. Indenture and Release for lands in
Saratoga, formerly the property of Dirck Ten Broeek. Docu-
ment on velliun. Signed by Dirck, Abraham, and Margaret
Ten Broeek, James van Rensselaer, etc., and dated May 28th,
1765.

1978. [SARTAIN (JOHN).] On the Antique Painting in
Encaustic of Cleopatra, discovered in 1818. Engraved plates
and other illustrations. Royal 8vo, decorative cloth.

Phila. 1885

* Presentation Copy from the author to Perd. J. Dreer, and
by him presented to Mr. Lossing, with autograph inscription on
title. Also, an A. L. S. from P. J. Dreer, inserted.

1979. SAUNDERS (FREDERICK). Memories of the
Great Metropolis ; or, London, from the Tower to the Crystal
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* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

1980. [SAUNDERS (FREDERICK).] Salad for the
Solitary, by an Epicure. Frontispiece. 12mo, cloth.

' N. Y. 1853

* Presentation copy, inscribed : " B. J. Lossing Esq with the
sincere respect of ' The Epicure. ' ' '

1981. [SAUNDERS (FREDERICK).] Salad for the
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N. Y. 1856

* Presentation copy, with author's autograph inscription on
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205

1982. SCHARF (COL. J. THOMAS). The Chronicles of
Baltimore; being' a complete history of "Baltimore Town"
and Baltimore City. 8vo, cloth. Balto. 1874

* Presentation copy from the author and lyith A. L. S.

1983. SCI-IOOL BOOKS, Travel, Poetry, etc. About 50
vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

1984. SCHOOLCRAFT (HENRT R.). Information re-
specting the History, Condition, and Prospects of the Indian
Tribes of the United States. Many ilhistrations, some in col-
ors. 6 vols. 4to, cloth, one vol. uncut (several bindings rubbed
and worn). Phila. 1853-57

* Laid in are an A. L. S. of the author, and a bookseller 'g
letter, certifying that this is a Government copy, with early im-
pressions of the plates.

1985. The same. Part III only. 4to, cloth, uncut.

Phila.' 1853

1986. SCHROEDER (JOHN FREDERICK). Memoir of
the Life and Character of Mrs. Mary Anna Boardman, with a
historical account of her forefathers, etc. Portrait. 8vo, old
half calf. New Haven, 1849

* Presentation copy from the author.

1987. SCHULTZ (CHRISTIAN). Travels on an Inland
Voyage through the States of New York, Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee, and through the
territories of Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and New Orleans;
Plates and maps. 2 vols, in one, 8vo, boards (broken), uncut.
Slightly stained and portrait missing. N. Y. 1810

1988. SCHUYLER (CORNELIA— Widow of Gen. John
Schuyler and mother of Gen. Philip Schuyler) . Certified copy
of her will executed 1760, 7 pp. folio. Angelica Schuyler,
daughter of Philip Schuyler, two A. L. S. to her father (1776)
with an autograph note by Mr. Lossing relating Angelica's
history. (4)

1989. SCHUYLER (GEORGE L.). Correspondence and
Remarks upon Bancroft's History of the Northern Campaign
of 1777, and the Character of Major-Gen. Philip Schuyler.
8vo, wrappers (marginal notes on several pages). N. Y. 1867

* Laid in are — (1) A., L. S. from George Bancroft; (2) 3
A. L. S. from Mr. Lossing to Bancroft; (3) A. L. S. from
Helen E. Smith; (4) A. L. S. from W. J- Davis; (5) Printed
copy of Bancroft's letter to the editors of the "N. A. Eeview,"
N. Y., March 6, 1867.

1990. SCHUYLER (PHILIP— Gen. in the Revolution,
commanded on the northern frontier). Map and memoranda,
in Schuyler's hand, concerning an exchange of land with
Abraham Wendell. 2 pp. folio, 1761. Unsigned, but with
Schuyler's name appearing several times in the text.

206

199L SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Articles of Agreement be-
tween Gerard De Peyster and Philip Schuyler for the sale of
lumber, m the handwriting of the former, dated March, 1772
signed by both and also by William Duer and James Forrest ■
another similar, dated 1774, but unsigned; three statements
o± sales covering the same period. (5)

1992. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Feb. 5,
1775, TO Capt. Yarick, transmitting military orders to Maior
Cady.

1993. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Capt.
Varick. Dated on back, Albany, Dec. 17, 1775.

* "Please to write a line to Capt. Billings directing him to
furnish Lt. Be Hast with ten men to escort the prisoners still
left at Esopus," etc.

1991. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. N. S., 1 p. 4to, Dec. 21,
1775, TO Capt. Varick.

* ' ' Send an order to Sergeant Thompson to return to this
pla-ce . . iring with him the Indian women and children," etc.

1995. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). D. S., 1 p. folio. Bill for
making oars and paddles for the use of the Army. Endorsed
and signed twice by General Schuyler; and by David Ives.
Goshen, Conn., Febry., 1776.

1996. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1776, to Capt.
Varick, relating to arms supplied at his expense to Capt.
Watson's company; A. N. S. granting pardon to Sergeant
Bush, 1776; and other similar notes. (5)

1997. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). D. S., 1 p. 4to. Agreement
fixing the pay and rations of Ebenezer Stevens' Corps of
Artillery. June 20th, 1777. Also : a receipt for $800.00 from
Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., in the handwriting of Schuyler.
2 pieces.

1998. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, re-
questing Mr. Van Rensselaer to lay before Congress a Bill
drawn by M. G. Sullivan for his (Schuyler's) reimbursement.
April 7, 1780.

1999. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer. Saratoga, August 13, 1780.

* A letter of thanks, and with mention of the bad roads.

2000. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, his son-in-law, giving him advice.
Sept. ISth, 1781. (In poor condition.)

2001. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 page, folio,
Albany, Sept. 28th, 1781. To Thos. Russell, Boston.

* ' ' The bearer . . . will present a hill drawn on you in my
favor iy Boiert Morris, Esq. of Philadelphia, for three thou-
sand five hundred Spanish silver dollars," etc.

20?

2002. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 10 pp. folio,
Albany, Dec. 1, 1781. To Robert Morris. With erasures and
interlineations.

* Gen. Schuyler commences by detailing an interview with a
Mr. ITarlin, whose account was unpaid by Congress: "I posi-
tively declared that I was persuaded you would not coumder
yourself autlwrized to afford him a preference when there were
so many public creditors of at least equal pretensions and in-
stanced myself as one, and that I had been advised you could
not then reimburse me money which I had lent the public pre-
vious to your appointment as Financier." The greater part of
the letter deals with the question of charges of peculation made
against him in the matter of a contract for supplies.

2003. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Deposition in the hand-
writing of, and signed by Schuyler, also signed by Richard
Morris. 2 pages folio, Poughkeepsie, March 9, 1782.

* Disclaiming any part in the purchase of certificates f ro.n
soldiers, or lands "confiscated in this state" (of New York).

2004. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp., folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, asking him to send some tobacco.
Saratoga, July 7, 1783.

2005. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Sara-
toga, July 10, 1783. To Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* On family and business matters. Mentions Mrs. Hamilton.

2006. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, asking for some supplies. July 14,
1783.

2007. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, ordering supplies, July 17, 1783.

2008. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Sara-
toga, August 4, 1783, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, regarding
surveys of lands adjoining the Susquehanna.

2009. SCHUYLER (PHILIP— General). A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio, Saratoga, August 7, 1783, to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Van
Rensselaer.

* About half of the letfer deals with one Jenkins, an iiii-
postor, who had been troubling the General. "I am not sorry
that I preserved temper, but he certainly deserved to have been
Tiiclced out of the house. ' '

2010. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Sara-
toga, Dec. 10, 1783, to Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* Regarding the forwarding of deer skins for "negroes
breeches," etc.

2011. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, March
27th, 1784.

* Addressed to Stephen Van Eensselaer. A very interesting
letter in regard to a legislative provision to free his estate.

308

2012. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Articles of agreement be-
tween Philip Schuyler, and Catherine his wife, and R., John I,
Henry I, and James Van Rensselaer. 2 pp. folio. With
signatiires as named, including that of Stephen Van Rensse-
laer. January 31, 1784.

2013. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). MS. directions, 2 pp. folio,
in Schuyler's hand, for a survey to be run in 1784 "Prom
Wahankasick South 76° 45', etc.

2014. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S. (original draft,
with erasures and additions), 2 pp. folio, Albany, March 3,
1785, to Charles Thomson.

* Schuyler speaks of being "reduced to the painful neces-
sity of a sedentary life by chronick disorders, the severity of
which does not afford me the most remote prospect of ever again
entering any scene of life where personal activity is requisite. ' '

2015. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. D. S., 2 pp. folio. An
account with Gerardus De Peyster, June 27th, 1785.

2016. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer. Albany, July 28, 1785.

* Writes that he is going to Saratoga to take the baths.

2017. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Albany,
July 31st, 1785, to [Stephen] Van Rensselaer.

* ' ' Mrs. Schuyler set out yesterday for the Springs * * * I
propose to set out on Wednesday and remain with her whilst
she stays. ' '

2018. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Sara-
toga, Sept. 3, 1785, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, complaining
of his health.

2019. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. small 4to,
Saratoga, Sept. 25th, 1785, to Stephen Van Rensselaer

* A short but interesting specimen, mentioning John Jay and
Alexander Hamilton . . . "/ enclose you a letter for Mr.
Jay, one for Colo. Hamilton, and another for Mrs. Church, this
to he delivered to Colo. Samilton. The contents of these letters
are of such a nature that they ought to go hy very safe hands,"
etc.

2020. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 8 pp. folio. New
York, Jan. 16, 1786, to Stejphen Van Rensselaer. Relates to the
latter 's inherita,nce, the transactions of the State Legislature,
"Clinton grows every day more unpopular," and the first
delegation to Congress.

2021. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 4 pp. folio (New
York) May 10, 1786, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, on New York
State polities," and the dismissal of Abraham Yates as Com-
missioner of Loans.

2022. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Autograph signed docu-
ments and accounts relating to the settlement of the estate of
Margaret Schuyler, 1780-90. (5)

209

2023. HCHUYLER (PHILIP). Autograph draft signed
of a letter to Comptroller Nieh. Eveleigli, on the expenses of
the Committee of tlongress with the army in 1780. 2 pp. folio.
New York, May 2, 1790.

2024. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, to
Stephen Yan Rensselaer, concerning the President's illness and
the removal of Congress from New York. Dated New York,
May 16, 1790.

2025. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Resolution of the Free-
holders of Lansingburgh sent to Philip Schuyler, Senator.
2 pp. folio, signed by John Van Rensselaer, Stephen Gorham,
James Dole, Peter Edmund Elmendorf, J. D. Dickinson, John
Lovett and others. March 20, 1792.

2026. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, to a
committee for erecting a college at Albany, and refusing his
help becavise he was already pledged to support a college at
Schenectady. New York, Jan. 22, 1795.

2027. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Memorandum for Mrs.
Schuyler giving directions as to writing receipts, making pay-
ments, etc. 2 pieces, folio. 1796. Unsigned.

2028. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer. Dec. 14, 1800

* ' ' The foederaUsts in this quarter are very anxious to Tcnow
if a foedral candidate for the chair of Government is to Tie pro-
posed, " etc.

2029. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, March
28, 1802, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, dealing with the relations
of France and the United States. Also John Bogart's state-
ment of account with Schuyler for the years 1801-04. 2 pieces.

2030. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). The original draft, in
Schujder's handwriting, 7 pp. folio, endorsed "Feb. 1803,"
with erasures and interlineations, of an address from the
directors of the Western Inland Lock Navigation Company to
the New York State Legislature.

* The address gives in detail the progress of work on the
canal which the company was building. Schuyler was president
of the company. It was this canal which, with that undertaken
by the Northern Inland Lock Navigation Company, gave the
impetus to the building of the Erie Canal.

2031. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. D. S. A distress
warrant against a farmer in Eastown, N. Y. Signed also
by Jon. B. Schuyler. 1 p. folio, November, 1790.

203i. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Copy of a Mter to-H. J.
Van Rensselaer in the handwriting of Philip Schuyler.
2 pp. folio, Albany, Nov. 1, 1802.

* On a disputed title to some property in which Alexander
Hamilton was counsel for one of the parties, and is mentioned
several times.

310

2033. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. N. S. n. p. June 17,
1803. To Stephen Van Rensselaer on financial business.
Also, a memorandum of letters delivered to a Mr. Goodrich,
Nov. 7, 1793. 1 p. folio, wholly in the handwriting of
Philip Schuyler. (2)

2034. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). Agreement for the lease
of a house. June 4, IbOi. l p. 12mo.

2035. SCHUYLER (PHILIP). A. D. unsigned (original
draught), 4 pp. folio, Feb. -^4, 1773.

* ' ' Directions for a survey in Claverack & Hillsdale prepa-
ratory to a partition between the heirs of the late John Van
Rensselaer, deceased."

2036. SCHUYLER (PHILIP.) A. N. S. 1 p. 12mo, to
Mrs. Van Rensselaer. Dated Ten O'clock Tuesday.

2037. SCHUYLER (PHILIP) and others. D. S., re-
lating to the Robert Livingston estate, signed by Philip
Schuyler, Thomas Livingston, Godardus Van Solingen,
Samuel Loudon, Samuel Van Home and William Smith,
Junr , endorsed by all of these except Schuyler, and wit-
nessed by Richard Harison and James Livingston. Large
folio, on parchment, with seals. Dated Jan. 16, 1768.

2038. SCHUYLER (PHILIP JOHN, son of Gen. P.
Schuyler). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, 1794, to Stephen Van Reus-
selear on the coining election in which he mentions the
possibility of Burr being elected. A. L. S. of Philip
Schuyler, Jr. (1808), on his college studies. A L. S. of
John B. Schuyler, 1782, on politics, mentioning Burr
and Caleb Watson, stating the private character of the
latter is infamous. (3)

2039. SCHUYLER AND VAN RENSSELAER. Inden-
ture of Land signed by Robert, Henry and James Van
Rensselaer, and Philip and Catherine Schuyler. Also by
Robert Yates as Notary Public. 3 pp. folio. Dated Nov.
10, 1785.

2040. SCOTLAND. Letter from the Nobility, Barons
and Commons of Scotland in the year 1320, directed to Pope
John: wherein they declare their firm resolution to adhere
to their king Robert the Bruce. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1861

* Only 30 copies privately printed. Presentation copy from
Wm. Menzies to B. J. Lossing.

2041. SCOTT (H. L.). Military Dictionary. Illustrated.
8vo, half morocco. N. Y. 1862

2042 SCOTT (JONATHAN M.). The Sorceress; or
Salem Delivered. A Poem, in four Cantos. 16mo, original
boards, uncut. N. Y. 1817

* First Edition, soakcb. The poem tells of the trial and
execution of a " witch " in Salem.

311

2043. SCOTT (ROBERT). A Regular Series of Chro-
nology from the Creation of the World to the Year 1813,
ending with the Autumnal Equinox A. D. 1810. Chrono-
logical tables. 4to, half sheep. Poughkeepsie, 1810

2044. SCOTT (WINFIELD— General). A. L. S.. 2 pp.
8vo, Washington, April 18, 1841, to Postmaster-General
Granger, introducing Dr. William Thomas, who had been
a Hospital Surgeon in the war of 1812 (broken in fold).

2045. SCOTT (WINFIELD). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Balti-
more, Dec. 4th, 1816, to J. L. Thomson, thanking him for
his "Historical Sketches."

2046. SCUDDER (NATHANIEL— Colonel, and member
of Continental Congress). A. L. S. 3 pp. folio. Mon-
mouth County, March 6, 1780, to Henry Laurens. (Slightly
wormed.)

* " The dejpreciation of money is advancing so rapidly,
that I trouble for the consequences, both as they will affect our
army in general aud the Whigs of New Jersey in particular,
who, in the late distresses of the army, parted on Credit, for
their supply, vylth all their Produce, and now cannot get a
shilling from the Continent, to enable them to pay their enor-
mous taxes."

2047. SEABURY'S AMERICAN SLAVERY JUSTI-
FIED; Sketches of Moravian Life; and others. Together,
38 vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d,

2048. [SEARS (ROBERT).] The Pictorial History of
the American Revolution ; with a Sketch of the Early His-
tory of the Country. Copy of Declaration of Independence
and numerous woodcuts. 8vo, cloth, gilt. N. Y. 1846

2049. SEARS (ROBERT). Scenes and Sketches in
Continental Europe: embracing descriptions of France,
Portugal, Spain, Italy, Sicily, Switzerland, Belgium and
Holland. Numerous illustrations. First Edition. 8vo,
cloth. N. Y. 1847

2050. SEAVER (JAMES E.). Life of Mary Jemison:
Deh-He-Wa-Mis. Illusirations. Fourth Edition, with
Geographical and Explanatory Notes [by Lewis H. Morgan].
12mo, cloth. N. Y. and Auburn, 1S56

* Inserted is an A. L. S. from Samuel L. Fuller, dated 1857, in
regard to the book.

2051. SEDGWICK (CHARLES F.). History of the
Town of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn., from its First
settlement. 16mo, boards, cloth back. A few leaves
slightly foxed. Hartford, 1842

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Losslng.

313

2052. SEDGWICK (THEODORE, Jr.). A Memoir of
the Life of William Livingston, with Extracts froai his
Correspondence, and Notices of Various Members of his
Family. SiJTiouette portrait. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. IS35

* Presentation copy from the author, with inscription on fly-
leaf.

3053. SENOUR (P.). Morgan and his Captors. Portrait.
12mo, cloth. Cinn. 1865

■2054. SENTER'S JOURNAL. The Journal of Isaac
Senter . . . . on a Secret Expedition against Quebec
under the Command of Col. Benedict Arnold in September,
1775. (Vol. I, No. 5, Bulletin Hist. Soc. Penna.). 8vo,
wrappers. Phila. 1846

2055. SETON (JAMES). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Gen.
Stephen Van Rensselaer, June 25th, 1812.

* Appointed as Aide to the General he writes of his difiBculties
in fitting himself, "in this hour of dismay credit is of little use,
etc."

2056. SEWARD (ANNA). Monody on Major Andre.
To which are added Letters addressed to her by Major
Andre in the year 1769. Small 4to, unbound.

* First Edition. Lichfield, 1781

2057. SEWARD (ANNA). Monody on Major Andre and
Elegy on Captain Cook, also Mr. Pratt's Sympathy. En-
graved plates [ioxed). IGmo, half calf. Lond. 1817

2058. ■ [SEWARD (WILLIAM H.).J The Life of William
H. Seward, with selections from his works. Edited by
George E. Baker. -Portrait. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1855

* A. L. S. of George E. Baker laid in.

2069. SEWARD (WILLIAM H.). The Diplomatic His-
tory of the War for the Union. Edited by Geo. E. Blake.
Portrait. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1884

2060. SEYMOUR (JOHN F.) Centennial Address de-
livered at Trenton, 1876; with Letters from Francis Adrian
Van Der Kemp, written in 1792. 8vo, wrappers.

Utica, N. Y., 1877

* Autograph presentation copy from the author. Laid in is
an A. L. S. from Jonas Piatt, a rising young lawyer in 1785, to
Henry Livingston:

2061. SHANKS (WILLIAM F. G.). Personal Recollec-
tions of Distinguished Generals. Portraits. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1866
*Laid in are two A. L. S. (one with initial; one with full
signature), from the author to Mr. Lossing, relative to the por-
trait of Rev. Mr. Richmond. Letters are dated Jan. 15 and
Deo. 7, 1867.

213

3062. SHARON, Conn. Sedgwick (Charles F.). A His-
tory of the Town of Sharon, Conn., from its First Settle-
ment. 16mo, boards, linen back. Hartford, 1842

* Scarce. Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph in-
scription on cover.

2063. SHAKERS. A Summary View of the Millennial
Church, or, United Society of Believers, commonly called
Shakers. 12mo, sheep. Albany, 1848

* Autograph presentation copy from Mary A. Doolittle of
Shaker Village.

2064. SHAKERS. Testimony of Christ's Second Appear-
ing exemplified by the principles and practice of the true
Church of Christ. 8vo, sheep. Albany, 1856

2065. SHAKERS SERMONS. Scripto-rational. Con-
taining the substance of Shaker theology, together with
replies and criticisms. By H. L. Eads. Portrait. 8vo,
cloth. Shakers, N. Y., 1879

* Presentation Copy from the Author, and with A. L. S. de-
nouncing Lossing's " Life of Anne Lee."

2066. SHEA (JOHN GILMARY). Discovery and Ex-
ploration of the Mississippi Valley. Facsimile and map.
First Edition. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1852

20d7. SHELBY (ISAAC— Governor of Kentucky, and
commander of the militiaof that State in the War of 1812).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to. Dated July 13, 1814. To Gen. Clay,
asking him to reconsider his resignation from the of&ce of
Major-General of the Kentucky Militia.

2068. SHELBY (ISAAC). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Thomas
Bodle3', offering him a Major's command. Frankfort,
April 17th, 1813.

2069. SHELBY (ISAAC). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. Frankfort
(Ky.), Feb. 20th, 1815, to Major-General Green Clay.

* Sending a commission for Doctor Craigs. The seal torn
away, without injury to the text.

2070. SHERBURNE (ANDREW). Memoirs of Andrew
Sherburne: a Pensioner of the Navy of the Revolution.
Written by Himself. 12mo, old sheep. Utica, 1828

* First Edition. Fine copy.

2071. SHERIDAN (THOMAS). Rhetorical Grammar of
the English Language. 12mo, old sheep. Names on title.

Phila. : R. Bell and F. Bailey, 1783

2072. SHERMAN (DAVID H.). Records of the Sherman
Family. 8vo, half calf. n. p., 1887

* Presentation copy.

2073. SHWERDFEGER (SAMUEL). A. L. S. to Stephen
van Renslaer {sic) about the surveying of his farm [at Feils-
town]. 1 p. folio. Feilstown, June 11, 1788.

314

2074. SIGOURNEY(LYDIAH.). The Daily Counsellor.
[A Metrical Version of Scriptural Passages] 8vo, cloth.

Hartford, 1859

* Author's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf. Laid in is an interesting A. L. S. from tlie author,
which contains an appreciation of Mr. Lossing's work.

2075. [SILLIMAN (BENJAMIN). J Remarks made on a
Short Tour between Hartford and Quebec in the Autumn
of 1819. By the Author of a Journal of Travels in England,
Holland and Scotland. Engraved title and 9 plates. 12mo,
old sheep. (N. Y. Society Library's copy, with stamp on
titles and elsewhere.) New Haven, 1820

* First Edition, with the scarce views of Quebec and Lake
George.

2076. SILLIMAN (BENJAMIN). American Contribu-
tions to Chemistry. An Address. 8vo, wrappers, uncut.

Phila. 1874

* Presentation copy from the author, with a 3 p. A. L. S.
laid in.

3077. SILLIMAN (GOLD SELLECK— General in the Re-
volutionary War). A. L. S., 1 p., Fairfield, March 30, 1763
(legal); A. L. S., 1 p., Hartford, April 12, 1787 (on settling
the war expenses with the State).

2078. SILVESTER (PETER). Release to Abraham Ten
Broeck of land in the Saratoga patent. Signed also by
Wessel Van Schaick and James Van Rensselaer as wit-
nesses. Folio. May, 1765.

2079. SIMCOE (J. G.). Military Journal. A History of the
operations of a partisan corps, called the Queen's Rangers,
during the War of the American Revolution. Now first
published with a memoir of the author and other additions.
Plans. 8vo, boards (back torn), foxed. N. Y. 1844

2080. SIMMS (J. R.). History of the Schoharie County,
and Border Wars of New York ; containing also a Sketch
of the causes which led to the American Revolution ; and
Interesting memoranda of the Mohawk Valley. Illustrated.
8vo, sheep (rubbed). Albany, 1845

* A. L. S. from the author to B. J. Lossing inserted.

2081. SIMMS (J. R.). The American Spy, or Freedom's
Early Sacrifice : A Tale of the Revolution, founded on Fact.
First Edition. 8vo, original wrappers. Albany, 1846

* Presentation copy from the author.

2082. SIMMS (WILLIAM GILMORE). The History of
South Carolina, from its discovery to the present time.
12mo, old sheep. Charleston, 1842

2083. SIMMS (WILLIAM GILMORE). The Geography
of South Carolina: being a companion to the History of
that State. Folding map. 12mo, old half roan.

Charleston, 1843
315

2084. [SIMMS (WILLIAM GILMORE).] The Lily and
the Totem, or, The Huguenots of Florida. First Edition.
12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1850

2085. SIMMS (WILLIAM GILMORE). Poems, Descrip-
tive, Dramatic, Legendary and Contemplative. Portrait.
First Edition. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1853

2086. [SIMMS (WILLIAM GILMORE).] Sack and De-
struction of the City of Columbia, S. C, to which is added
a list of the property destroyed. 12mo, wrappers.

Columbia, S. C , 1865

2087. SIMMS (WILLIAM GILMORE). The Life of
Francis Marion. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. ,n. d.

2088. SIMPSON (.lAMES H.). Journal of a Military
Reconnaissance, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the Navajo
Country. Map and numerous lithographs, sorne COLORED.
8vo, cloth. Phila. 1852

* Fine COP r, with many of the plates in colors, and a num-
ber of interesting reproductions of Indian hieroglyphics and
Spanish inscriptions.

2089. SINDING (PAUL C). History of Scandinavia.
Frontispiece. First Edition. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1858

* Inserted is a receipt for the sale of the book, signed by the
author.

2090. SIPLEY (MICHAEL). A. L. S , 1 p. folio, to
Robert G. Livingston, in regard to selling land to the
Lutheran church at " Rynbeek Precinck," April, 1768.

2091. SKETCH of the Life and character of A, M. Hooper
by G. J. McRee, 1856; About the War, 1863; Correspond-
ence and Remarks in the Senate of Virginia on the subject
of Martial Law and arrests and confinement of civilians by
Military Order, Richmond, 1863; Report of the Joint Com-
mittee on Salt [Richmond, 1864]. 4 pieces. 8vo, paper.

2092. SLAUGHTER (GABRIEL— Governor of Kentucky,
1816). D. S., 2 pp. 4to. Frankfort, March 5, 1817. To the
Governor of Ohio on the apprehending a fugitive criminal
slave.

2093. SLAVERY. Legal Document relating to the set-
tlement of the sales of slaves imported by a Charleston
merchant. Signed Saml. Brailsford and John Chapman,

August, 1765.

2094. SLAVERY. Amendments to the Bill entitled an
Act for the gradual abolition of Slavery within the State.
March, 1785. Original manuscript document, 4 pp. folio,
with amendments and resolutions of various dates added.
Signed by David Gelston, Speaker, McKesson, and Abraham
Bancker.

216

2095. SLAVERY. Bill of sale for a negro servant girl.
1 p. 12mo. Signed by Valentine Baker, Frederick Smith
and Smith Thompson as witnesses. November, 1795.

2096. SLAVERY. Torrey (Jesse). A Portraiture of Do-
mestic Slavery in the United States; Proposing National
Measures for the Education and Gradual Emancipation of
the Slaves . . . and On Kidnapping. 12mo, board, leather
back, uncut (badly stained throughout). Balston Spa, 1818

2097. SLAVERY. Estes (Matthew). A Defence of
Negro Slavery, as it exists, in the United States, by Mat-
thew Eustis, of Columbus, Miss. First Edition. 16mo,
hall cloth (somewhat stained). Montgomery, 1846

2098. SLAVERY. A Bake-pan for the Dough-faces. By
One of them. Try it. 8vo, wrappers, uncut.

Burlington, 1854

2099. SLAVERY. The Southern Spy: or. Curiosities of
Negro Slavery in the South. 12mo, wrappers. Wash. 1859

* Pencil autograph of "Sam. F. B. Morse " on title.

2100. SLAVERY. [Townsend (John). J The Doom of
Slavery in the Union ; its Safety out of it. Second Edition.
" Read and Send to your Neighbor." Svo, stitched.

Charleston, S. C, 1860

2101. SLAVERY. A Specimen of Southern Devotion;
or, the Prayer of a Rebel Saint. 12mo, original wrappers.
Scarce. n. p., 1862

2102. SLAVERY. Slavery iu America, being a brief
Review of Miss Martineau on that subject. By a South
Carolinian. 8vo, wrappers. A few leaves slightly foxed.

* Pencil Autograph of "Sam. F, B. Morse" on front cover.

2103. SLOSSON (WILLIAM). A. L. S., to Mrs. Cather-
ine Livingston, dealing with legal matters. 2 pp. folio,
dated "New York, Deer. 31, 1807."

2104. SMITH (A. T.— Ofacerinthe Warof 1812). A.N.S.,
to Col. Pinkney, referring to transfer of prisoners. 1 p.
Svo, dated " Camp Dead Creek, 5th Juue, 1814."

2105. SMITH (CHARLES). The American War from
1775 to 1783. With Plans. Portrait of Gen. Wayne, vieiv
of Quebec, and plans of battles. Svo, sheep. N. Y. 1797

* Very Rare. This copy lacks the portrait of Washington,
and several of the plans are imperfect, but the portrait of
Wayne, map and view of Quebec, and plan of the Battle of
White Plains are whole, and the text is complete.

2106. SMITH (MRS. E. OAKES). Old New York; or,
Demoeraev in 1689. A Tragedy in 5 acts. 12mo, wrappers.

^ NY. 1853

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing.

217

2107. SMITH (GEORGE). History of Delaware County,
Penn. Maps and numerous lithographs. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1862

* Presented to Mr. Lossing by John A. McAllister, with his
autograph on title.

2108. SMITH (H. P.). The Modern Babes in the Wood
or Summerings in the Wilderness. To which is added a
reliable and descriptive guide to Adirondacks by E. R.
Wallace. Numerous illustrations. 12mo, cloth.

Hartford, 1872

* Two Autograph letters signedby E. R. Wallace and one by
Mr. Hofmann to B. J. Lossing laid in.

2109. SMITH (HORACE W.). Nutsfor Future Historians
to Crack. Large vignette on title. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1846

* Contains the Caldwalader Pamphlet, Valley Forge Letters,
etc. Refers chiefly to Gen. Joseph Reed of the Revolutionary
Army, whom some historians class with Gen. Benedict Arnold.
Under the vignette of Justice and her scales Mr. Lossing has
pencilled, " The above plate was unfinished. It was intended
to have the portraits of Reed and Arnold, so I dreic them on,
with a pencil, B. J. Lossing." Presentation copy from J. A.
McAllister, with inscription on fly-leaf. Also, are inserted sev-
eral manuscript slips in the handwriting of Mr. Lossing.

2110. SMITH (JOHN). The True Travels, Adventures
and Observations of Captaine John Smith, in Europe, Asia,
Africke, and America: beginning about the Yeere 1593,
and continued to this present 1629. Portrait, plates and
map. 2 vols. 8vo, sheep. Richmond, 1819

2111. SMITH (JOSEPH, Jr.). The Book of Mormon:
an account written by the Hand of Mormon, upon plates
taken from the plates of Nephi. 12mo, old calf. (Some-
what foxed.) Palmyra, 18.30

* First Edition, very scarce.

2112. SMITH (J. C). The Hlustrated Hand Book, a
New Guide for Travelers through the U. S. of America.
125 illustrations and a large map. 24mo, cloth. N. Y. 1847

2113. SMITH (JOHN JAY). American Historical and
Literary Curiosities. Second Series. Facsimiles of early
engravings and documents. 4to, cloth. N. Y. 1860

* Presentation copy from the publisher.

2114. SMITH (MELANCTHON— Continental Congress-
man and New York Merchant). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to. New
York, March 24th, 1787, to James Cooper, in regard to the
building of a schooner.

2115. SMITH (MELANCTHON). A. L .S., 3 pp. 4t6. To-
Gilbert Livingston, Member of the Assembly. Jan'y, 1789.

* A very interesting letter on the political situation.

218

2116. SMITH (MELANCTFION). A. L. S., 1 p., N. Y.,
Dec. 4, 1794, folio. Relates to the purchase of land belong-
ing to the estate of John Baiues.

2117. SMITH (WILLIAM). The History of the Province
of New- York, from the First Discovery to the Year
MDCOXXXII. To which is annexed a Description of the
Country, etc. Frontispiece. 4to, old boards, leather back.

Lond. 1757
* First Edition. Very scarce About half of the folding
view of Oswego is missing, but there is a I'eprint laid in. An
AUTOGRAPH NOTE BY WiLLiAM SMITH, relating to road improve-
ments, is inserted.

2118. SMITH (WILLIAM). An Oration in memory of
General Montgomery, and of the officers and soldiers, who
fell with him, Dec. 31, 1775, before Quebec. 8vo, half calf.
Soiled and 2 leaves misbound. N. Y. : John Anderson, 1776

2119. SMITH (WM. H.). Smith's Canadian Gazetteer;
comprising statistical and general information respecting
all parts of the upper province, or Canada West. 3Iap
and illustrations. 8vo, cloth. Toronto, 1846

2120. SMITH (WM. H.). Canada: Past, Present and
Future, containing 10 county maps and one general map
of the province, a vols. 8vo, cloth. Toronto, n. d.

2121. SMUCKER (ISAAC). Our Pioneers, with brief
notices of the Pioneers of 1801 and 1802. Also a Paper on
the Pioneer Women of the West by Mrs. C. Springer. 8vo,
wrappers Newark, O., 1872

2122. SNOWDEN (JAMES R.). A Description of the
Medals of Washington in the Mint of the United States.
Illustrated. Royal 8vo, cloth. Phila. 18h1

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion.

2123. SNOWDEN (JAMES R.). An Historical Sketch
of Gy-ant-wa-ehia, the Cornplanter, and of the Six Nations
of Indians. Frontispiece. 8vo, wrappers (worn).

Harrisburg, 1867

2124. SNYDER (PHILIP). Popular Eloquence. A Lec-
ture. 8vo, wrappers. Quincy, 111., 1863

2125. SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI. Proceedings
of the General Society of the Cincinnati, with the original
institution of the Order. To which are annexed the Act of
Incorporation, by the State of Pennsylvania; the By-laws
of the Pennsylvania Society, and the testimonial to the
Memory of General Washington. 8vo, sewed, uncut.

Phila. 1801
319

2126. SOCIETY OP THE CINCINNATI. Institution
and Proceedings of the Society of the Cincinnati, formed
by the oificers of the U. S,, with the Proceedings of the
Massachusetts State Society of the Cincinnati. Engraved
frontispiece. 8vo, boards. Bost. 1812

2127. SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI. Dralie (Francis
S.). List of Members of the Massachusetts Society of the
Cincinnati; including a Complete Roll of the Original
Members, with brief Biographies, &c Svo, original wrap-
pers, uncut. Bost. : Printed for the Society, 1873

'■' Author's presentation copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf.

21■^8. SONGS AND BALLADS of the American Revolu-
tion. Notes and Illustrations by Frank Moore. Frontis-
piece. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1856

2129. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA. TurnbuU's
Travels in Cuba; Life in Brazil; Ferry's Vagabond Life in
Mexico; History of Mexico; and others similar. Together,
8 vols. 4to and 8vo, cloth, etc. v. p. — v, d.

2130. SOUTHARD (SAMUEL L.— Secretary of Navy,
and Governor of New Jersey). L. S , 3 pp. folio, to Stephen-
Van Rensselaer. Washington, Feb. 9, lS-.i9. Interesting
letter relative to naval appointments in general, and the
appointment of the sons of Major Fairlie, in particular.

2131. SOUTHARD (SAMUEL L.). A L. S., 2 pp. small
folio, to Smith Thompson, Princeton, Aug. 28, 1823, stating
that President Monroe had offered him the Portfolio of the
Navy.

* " Til o days ago I received a letter from Mr. Monroe, invit-
ing me to accept the office you have relinquistied—I had heard
so many rumors of so many kinds, tliat I did not think it prob-
able the office 100 aid be offered me."

2132. SOUTHARD (SAMUEL L.). A. L. S., 1824; J.
Dean, .Jr , A. L, S., 1810; John Savage (Jurist), A. L, S.,
1818; H. Livingston, certification, 1783, to a conveyance
by James De Lancey, 1717, of land in Dutchess Co.; D.
Parish, two A. L. S , 1813; Simeon De Witt, A. L. S.,
1794; etc. (12)

2133. SOUTH CAROLINA. D S. (partly printed) by
F. Bresnar, Surveyor General, David Hopkins, Deputy
Surveyor, deeding Ephraim Mitchell 100 acres of land in
the District of Camden on the Waters of the Big Sandy,
1 page, folio, Apl. 10, 1785.

■ A pen-and ink survey of the land is drawn at the top of the
page showing the land adjoined that of Richard C. Gwinn.

2134. SOUTH CAROLINA. Proceedings of the Demo-
cratic State Convention of the State of South Carolina,
May 22, 1843. 8vo, original wrappers. Columbia, 1843

320

3135. SOUTH CAROLINA. Smyth (Thomas). The True
Origin and Source of the Mecklenburg and National Decla-
ration of Independence. 8vo, original wrappers.

Columbia, S. C, 1847
*1 p. A. L. S. from the author laid in.

2136. SOUTHERN. An Address before the Confederate
Survivors Association, Augusta, Ga., April 26, 1886; Our
Home and Foreign Policy; Census of City of Savannah
(18^8); The Partisan Leader (Beverly Tucker), Secretly
Printed in 1836, but afterwards Suppressed; and others.
Together, 8 pieces, 12mo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

* Scarce lot.

2137. SOUTHERN. The Reporter for Sept. 3-7, 1866,
containing Proceedings of the Southern Loyalists' Conven-
tion; Barbarism of Slavery (Charles Sumner); Aboriginal
Structures in CTCorgia (C. C. Jones); The Anti-Slavery His-
tory of the John Brown Year; and others. Together, 12
pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

2138. SOUTHERN ALMANAC (The) with the Courts of
North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee
and Florida. For 1858. By Samuel H. Wright. 12mo,
sheets, stitched, partly uncut. Charleston, S. C.

2139. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Early History of
Georgia, embracing the Embassy of Sir Alexander Cuming
to the Cherokees; The Parthenian, by the Pupils of the
Baltimore Female College, Aug., 1852; Journal of the Mis-
souri State Convention, Oct., 1861; and othera. Together,
7 pieces. 8vo, wrappers. Scarce. v. p. — v. d.

2140. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Report of the Post-
master Genera], Richmond, Dec. 7, 1863; Speech for the
Union by Alex. H. Stephens, Milledgeville, Ga., Nov.,
1860; Notes on the Virginia Colonial Clergy (Neill) ; South-
ern Literary Messenger for June, 1862; and others. To-
gether, 18 pieces. 8vo, wrappers, &c. v. p. — v. d.

* Scarce lot.

2141. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Pictures of Southern
Life (Russell), 1«61; Historical Sketch of the College of
William and Mary, 1866; and others. 30 pieces. Bvo,
wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

2142. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Early Settlement of
Virginia as Noticed by Poets and Players (Neill), 1878;
Proceedings of the First Assembly of Virginia, 1619 (Ban-
croft); Narrative of a Voyage to Maryland (White), 1874;
and others. 15 pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p.— v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

331

2143. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Journal of Timothy
Flint from the Red River to the Ouchitta, in 1835; Cheap
Cotton by Free Labor, 1861; Prison Life in the Tobacco
Warehouse at Richmond (Harris), 1862; and others. 15
pieces. 8vo. v. p — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

2144. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. The Barbarism of
Slavery (Sumner), 1863; The Lords Baltimore (Morris),
1874; The Colonial Church of Virginia (Slaughter), 1885.
14 pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

2145. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Final Report of the
Virginia Commissioners on the Maryland and Virginia
Boundary, 1874; Ohio Boys in Dixie, 1863; and others. 11
pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

2146. SOUTHERN PAMPHLETS. Spotswood Letters
(Virginia Historical Society, Vol. II.); Remarks on the
Manufacture of Banknotes and other Promises to Pay;
What Became of the Slaves on a Georgia Plantation;
Speech of Jefferson Davis, Jan. 10, 1861; and others simi-
lar. Together, 22 pieces. 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

2147. SOUTHERN SCHOOLBOOK. The Third Reader,
designed for the Use of Primary Schools. By A. de V.
Chaudron. Adopted for Use in the Public Schools of
Mobile (Ala.). 12mo, boards, cloth back. Mobile, 1864

2148. SOUTHERN SCHOOL HISTORY of the United
States, 1870; William Lloyd Garrison (Grimke), portrait,
1891; History of the Invasion and Capture of Washington
(Williams), map, 1857; and others. Together, 7 vols. 12mo,
cloth and boards. v. p. — v. d.

2149. SOUTHEY'S COMMONPLACE BOOK; Speke's
Source of the Nile; and others. Together, 25 vols., various
sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

2150. SOUTH SEA BUBBLE. A Memorial of the Con-
tractants with Mr. Aislabie. In a letter to Lucinius Stolo.
8vo, sewn, uncut. Lond. 1721

*■ Aislabie was expelled from Parliament for his connection
with the South Sea Company.

2151. SPANISH AMERICA. Revolution in Spanish
America; Mexico and its Religion; Spanish Conquest in
America, 3 vols. (Helps); Conquest of Mexico; and others.
Together, 12 vols. 8vo and smaller, various bindings

V. p. — V. d.

2152. SPARKS (JARED). The Life of Gouverneur
Morris. Portrait 3 vols. 8vo, old half calf (one vol.
stained). Bost. 1832

223

2163. SPARKS (JARED). The Library of American
Biography. Second Series. Frontispieces. 15 vols. ISino,
cloth (not uniform). Bost. 1847-8

2154. SPARKS (JARED). The Library of American
Biography. Portraits and plates. 10 vols. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1849

2155. SPAULDING (E. G.). History of the Legal Ten-
der Paper Money issued during the Great Rebellion. 8vo,
cloth. Buffalo, 1869

* Laid in is an A. L. S. of presentation from the author, and
a draft of Mr. Lossing's reply.

2156. SPENCER (ABRAHAM— Jurist, Attorney-General
of N. Y.). A. L. S., 181U; Col. Theodoric Bland, short
note in his autograph; J. B. Church, three A. L. S., 1797-
1808; RoBT. Harpur, certification to a copy of a will, 1783;
Samuel Jones (Loyalist and Recorder of N. Y.), Autograph

■ legal document signed; De Witt Clinton, D. S., 1825;
etc. (1^)

2157. SPENCER (JOHN C.—Secty. of State, N.Y.). L.S.,
1 p. 4to. To the Governor of Kentucky. July, 1839.

* Presenting the latest issue of the Laws of the State of New
York.

2158. SPIRITUALISM. Linton (Charles). The Healing
of the Nations. With an Introduction and Appendix, by
Nathaniel P. Tallmadge. ^ engraved portraits. 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1855

* Presentation copy from N. P. Tallmadge, with autograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

2159. SPOFFORD (H. G.). A Gazetteer of the State of
New York; carefully written from original and authentic
materials, arranged on a new plan. 3Iap. 8vo, sheep
(rubbed). Albany, 1813

2160. SPOONER (THOMAS). Memorial of William
Spooner, 1637, and of his Descendants to the Third Gene-
ration; of his Great-Grandson, Elnathan Spooner, and of
his Descendants to 1871. Private Edition. 8vo, cloth, gilt
top, uncut. Cinn. 1871

* One of I'O copies printed. Publisher's presentation copy.
Laid in is an A. L. S. from the compiler.

2161. SPORTING. Salmon Fisheries of the St. Lawrence
and its Tributaries (Nettle) ; The Horseman, a Work on
Horsemanship (Hershberger). Together, 2 vols. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. and Montreal, 1844-1857

•2162. SPORTING. The Dead Shot; or, Sportsman's
complete Guide. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1863

* Presentation copy from the publisher, W. A. Townsend, to
B. J. Lossing.

323

3163. SPOTSWOOD (ALEX.— 2nd Virginia Regiment).
MS. list of Troops, now in Bristol, April 19, 1779 ; Richard-
son (Chas), A L.S., 1 p. 4 to, written from Jamaica (W E.),
to Dr. John Morgan, Phila. , regarding personal matters;
Engraving of soldier " Macplierson's Bine," engraved by
Lawson [ca. 1779) ; and 3 other pieces, facsimiles, etc. To-
gether, 6 pieces.

2164. STAMP ACT. Considerations on Behalf of the
Colonists in a Letter to a noble Lord Sent to the Pub-
lisher by an unknown Person, from Boston, in New Eng-
land. 8vo, old half calf. Lond. 1765

2165. STAMP ACT. The General Opposition of the
Colonies to the Payment of the Stamp Duty; and the Con-
sequence of Enforcing Obedience bj' Military Measxires.
8vo, half calf. Lond. : Printed for T. Payne, 1766

2166. STAMP ACT. Authentic Account of the Pro-
ceedings of the Congress held at New York in 1765 on the
Subject of the American Stamp Act. 12mo, rebound in
half calf. n. p., 1767

* Scarce.

2167. STAMP ACT. Anno Regni Georgii III. Regis
Magnse Britannige, Prancise, & Hibernife, Qainto. At the
Parliament, the Nineteenth Day of May, Anno Dom. 1761,
etc. An Act for granting and applying certain Stamp
Duties, in the British Colonies and Plantations in America,
towards further defraying the Expenses of defending, pro-
tecting, and securing the same. 8vo, rebound in half calf.

Lond. : Printed by Mark Baskett, reprinted by James

Parker in New Jersey, n. d.

* The celebrated Stamp Act. Scarce.

2168. STANSBURY (JOSEPH) and ODELL (JONA-
THAN). The Loyal Verses Relating to the American Rev-
olution. Now first edited by Winthrop Sargent. Square
8vo, wrappers. Albany: Munsell, 1860

2169. STAPLES (WILLIAM R.). The Documentary
History of the Destruction of the Gaspee. 8vo, half calf.

Providence, 1845

2170. STAR-SPANGLED BANNER. Autograph copies
of the "Star-Spangled Banner." Additional Verses, etc.,
by Geo. Henry Preble. 8vo, paper. Bost. 1876

* Presentation copy from Rear Admiral G. H. Preble to B. J.
Lossing.

2171. STATE PAPERS and Publick Documents of the
United States from the accession of George Washington to
the Presidency, exhibiting a complete view of our foreign
relations since that time. 4. engraved poriraits, including
Washington. 10 vols. 8vo, sheep (rubbed). Foxed and
name torn from title page of five volumes. Bost. 1817

224

2172. STATESMEN'S MANUAL (THE). Containing
the Presidents' Messages, Inaugural, Annual and Special,
from 1789 to 1858. Compiled from Ofacial Sources l)y E.
Williams and B. J. Lossing. Engraved portraits, -i vols.
roj'al 8vo, half calf. :N. y. 1,-58

2173. STATUTES AT LARGE and Treaties of the U. S.
A., commencing with the 3d Sess. of the 34th Conyress,
1856-57, and passed at the ^d Sess. of the 36th Congress,
1860-61, edited by George Miuot and 6. P. Sansj-er. 2 vols.
8vo, wrappers. Bost. 1857, '61

2174. STEDMAN (C). History of the Origin, Progress,
and Termination of the American War. 13 plans, some
folding {should be 15). 2 vols, ito, half calf. Lond. 1794

* Scarce. The plans are from the offlolal records of the
British army. A fine copy, with the plans in exceptionally
good condition.

2175. [STEPHEN (JAMES).] War in Disguise; or, the
Frauds of the Neutral Flags. 8vo, boards, paper back,
"°cut. Lond. : printed; N. Y., reprinted, 1806

* This work was considered by Lord Brougham as of great
merit. A reply was published by Gouverneur Morris the same
year. Laid in is A. L. S. regarding the author, and a few lines
of verse from Gobbet's Political Register.

2176. Another copy. 12mo, original boards (broken).

2177. STEPPIENS (A. H.). Life of Alexander H. Steph-
ens, byR. M. Johnston and W. H. Browne. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1878

2178. STEPHENS (J. L.). Incidents of Travel in Cen-
tral America, Chiapas and Yucatan, plates, 2 vols., 1841;
Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, illustrated, 2 vols., 1843.
4 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1841-43

2179. STEUBEN (BARON). Regulations for the Order
and Discipline of the troops of the United States, to which
are added the United States Militia Act passed in Congress,
May, 1792, and the Militia Act of Massachusetts, passed
June 23, 1793. 8 plates. 12mo, old sheep. Poor copy.

Bost. 1794
2183. • Another copy (1 plate missing).

2181. STEVENS (EBENEZER— Soldier, assisted at the
Boston "Tea-party," commanded the artillery at the Siege
of Yorktown and Ticonderoga). Return of officers' names
and dates of appointments in the artillery corps commanded
by Major Stevens, June 20, 1777, in his autograph and
signed. 1 p. folio.

2182. STEVENS (EBENEZER). Siniilar retnrn for pay,
August 5, 1777, in his autograph and signed, with an addi-
tional note. 2 pp. folio (stained).

235

2183. STEVENS (JOHN AUSTIN). Colonial Records of
the New York Chamber of Commerce, 1768-1784. With
Historical and Biographical Sketches. Maps and portraits.
Royal Svo, cloth, uncut. N. Y. 1867

2184. STEWART (ALVAN). Writings and Speeches of
Alvan Stewart on Slavery. Edited by L. R. Marsh. Por-
trait. 12mo, cloth. ■ N. Y. 1800

* Presentation copy from the editor, with autograph inscrip-
tion.

2185. STICKNEY (B. P.— Indian Agent). Permit for
the principal war chief of the Wyandots, to be out. Dated
at Seneca Camp, Aug. 10, 1813. 1 p. 4to.

2186. STILES (EZRA— President of Yale College). A.L.S.,
1 p. small 4to, Yale College, Nov. 8, 1782.

* To Andrew Adams on his son's location in the college.

2187. STILES (EZRA). A History of Three of the Judges
of King Charles I, who, at the Restoration, 1660, fled to
America, and were Secreted in Massachusetts and Connec-
ticut. With an Account of Mr. Theophilus Whale, of
Narragansett. Portrait of the author engraved hy DOOLIT-
TLE, and 6 maps, plates, &c. (a page or two torn; name on
title). 12mo, old sheep.

Hartford: Printed by Elisha Babcock, 1794

2188. STILES (HENRY R). A History of the City of
Brooklyn. Including Bushwick and Williamsburgh. Illus-
trated. First Edition. 3 vols, royal Svo, cloth.

* A. L. S. of the Author, inserted. Brooklyn, 1867

2189. STOBO (ROBERT). Memoirs of Major Stobo of
the Virginia Regiment. Plan of Fort du Quesne. 16mo,
cloth. Pittsburgh, 1854

2190. STOCKTON (ROBERT F.— American Naval Offi-
cer). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Princeton, Aug. 12, 1823, to Smith
Thompson, on the occasion of Thompson's resignation from
the Secretaryship of the Navy.

2191. STONE (E. M.). Life and Recollections of John
Howland, late president of the Rhode Island Historical
Society. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. Providence, 1857

* Presentation copy with A. L. S. from the author, to B. J.
Lossing, inserted.

2192. STONE (WILLIAM L.). The Life and Times of
Red Jacket; or, SaGo-Ye-Wat-Ha: being the Sequel to the
History of the Six Nations. Frontispiece. First Edition.
8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1841

326

2193. STONE (WILLIAM L.). Life of Joseph Brant,
Thayendanegea; including the Border Wars of the American
Revolution, and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Gen-
erals Hamar, St. Clair, and Wayne. Engraved titles, por-
traits, plans, &c. 2 vols. 8vo, sheep (label missing).

Cooperstown, N."y., 1846

2194. STONE (WILLIAM L.). The Life and Times of
Sir William Johnson, Bart. Portrait. First Edition.
2 vols. 8vo, cloth. Albany, 1865

* A. L. S. of W. L. Stone, laid in.

2195. STONE (WILLIAM L.). The Campaign of Lieut.-
Gen. JohnBurgoyne, andtheExpeditionof Lieut.-Col. Barry
St. Leger. M&p and illustrations. 12mo, cloth.

Albany: Munsell, 1877

* Laid in is an A. L. S. from J. A. Corey, Seo'y. Saratoga
Monument Association, asking Mr. Lossing to suggest a new
motto for their seal.

2196. STONE (WILLIAM L.). Orderly Book of Sir John
Johnson during the Oriskany Campaign, 1776-1777, anno-
tated by W. L. Stone . . . With Introduction illustrating
Life of Johnson by J. Watts de Peyster . . and Footprints
of the Tories or Loyalists in America, by T. B. Myers. Por-
traits and other illustrations. Square 8vo, original wrappers,
uncut. Albany: Munsell, 1882

* Laid in is a postal card from the author regarding the work.

2197. STORY (JOSEPH— Jurist). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Salem, April 5, 1826, to Smith Thompson, in regard to a
vacancy in the District Court.

2198. STORY (JOSEPH). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, Salem,
Aug. 5, 1826, to Smith Thompson, going into detail in re-
gard to a case then before the Supreme Court.

2199. STORY (JOSEPH). A. D S., to Smith Thompson,
Justice of the United States Supreme Court, containing ab-
stracts of 12 important cases decided by Story, as Circuit
Judge, in his fall circuit of 1825. With a letter on the last
page. 4 pp. folio, dated Jany. 12, 1826.

2200. STOWE (HARRIET BEECHER). A Key to
Uncle Tom's Cabin; presenting the .Oria:inal Facts and
Documents upon which the Story is Pounded. First Edi-
tion. 8vo, half morocco. Bost. 1853

2201. STOWE (HARRIET BEECHER). Sunny Memories
of Foreign Lands. Illustrations. First Edition. 2 vols.
12mo, cloth. Bost. 1854

2202. STRYKER (WILLIAM S.). Official Register of
the Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary
War. 8vo, cloth. Trenton, 1872

* Letter from the author inserted.

337

2203. STURGES (JONATHAN). Complimentary Dinner
to Mr. Sturges. 8vo, cloth. n. p.— n. d.

* Presentation copy from Mrs. Sturges. With an A. L. S.,
postal card, and 4 pp. biographical sketch of Mr. Sturges by
his wife.

2204. STURGES (MRS. MARY ANN). Memoirs. 8vo,
sewed. Poughkeepsie, 1852

2205. SUBPCENA NOTICE, issued by John Macpherson
Berrien, the " American Cicero," Chairman on the Senate
Judiciary, with his autograph signature in two places, and
the signatures of Silvanus Rapalye and Silas M. Stilwell,
U. S. Marshals, and, also, the autograph of Asbury Dickens,
Secretary of the Senate. 3 pp. folio, January 16, 1845.

2206. SWAIN (D. L.). Early Times in Raleigh. 4 plans.
12mo, wrappers. Raleigh, 1867

* Presentation copy from the author to B. J. Lossing.

2207. SYMONS (JOHN— Editor). The Battle of Queens-
ton Heights: A Narrative of the Opening of the War of
1812. With Notices of the Life of Major-General Sir
Isaac Brock. Frontispiece and map. 8vo, wrappers

Toronto, 1859

2208. npAINE'S ITALY; Hugo's Les Miserables; and
-*- others. Together, 57 pieces, various sizes and

bindings. v. p. — v. d.

2209. [TALBOT (COMMODORE SILAS).] Tuckerman
(Henry T). The Life of Silas Talbot, a Commodore in the

Navy of the United States. Frontispiece portrait on India
paper (inserted). 16mo, cloth, gilt. N. Y. 1850

* Also inserted is an A. L. S. from the author regarding the
portrait.

2210. TALLMADGE (COL. BENJAMIN). Memoir. Por-
trait. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. L858

* Laid in is a colored portrait of John Paulding, one of the
captors of Andre, on the back of which is written "Copied
from a miniature, taken from Life by Harry Inman, by Benson
J. Lossing. Sept. 4, 1857."

2211. TAYLOR (F. H.). The Pilgrims of '76, or our
late Visitors. 20 caricatures by F. H. Taylor. 12mo,
original envelope. Phila. [1876]

2212. TAYLOR (JOHN). An Inquiry into the Principles
and Policy of the Gevernment of the United States. 8vo,
old sheep. Fredericksburg (Va.) 1814

2213. TEBBETS (THEODORE). A Memoir of William
Gibbons. Portrait. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. {ca. 1855]

2214. TELEGRAPHY. Book of the Telegraph. Tttle
ivithin ivoodcut border and numerous diagrams. 12mo, half
morocco. Bost. 1851

22§

EIGHTH SESSION
Thursday Evening, June 6th, at 8:15 o'clock

2215. TEN BROECK (ABRAHAM— Revolutionary Gen-
eral). A. L. S to Nathaniel Lawrence. 2 pp. folio, "Roeky-
hill. Oct. 20th, 1788." ■

* Personal letter, with mention of a Mrs. Montgomery.

2216. TEN BROECK (ABRAHAM). A. L S., 1 p. 8vo.
n. p. (but probably Albany), 8th June (no year). To Stephen
Van Rensselaer. "If?-. Lansing having made, a list of the
most important Books and Papers, I would propose to come
out to you this afternoon. "

2217. TENNESSEE. Ramsey (J. G. M.). The Annals
of Tennessee to the End of the Eighteenth Century. Folding
map and illustrations. Thick Bvo, cloth. Charleston, 1S53

* Original Edition. Contains material of great value relat-
ing to the Indians and their Wars. Laid in is an A. L. S. from
the author with an interesting reference to the emancipation
of the slaves.

2218. TENNESSEE. Public Acts of the State of Tennes-
see, Passed at the Extra Session of the Thirty-Third General
Assembly, for the Year 1861. Infantry report. 8vo, half
old calf. " Nashville, 1861

2219. TENNESSEE. [Fleming (W. S.).J A Historical
Sketch of Maury County, read at the Centennial Celebra-
tion in Columbia, Tenn., July 4, 1876. 8vo, wrappers.

Columbia, Tenn., 1876

2^20. TENNEY (W. J.). The Military and Naval History
of the Rebellion in the United States. Portraits and maps.
Royal 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1865

2221. TERENCE in English. Fabulas comici facetissimi
poetffi terentii omnes anglicfe factse, et hac nova forma edi-
tse, opera ac industria R. B. (Richard Bernard). 4to, calf.
Writing on title, and several headings shaved

Cantabrigise : ex ofBcina Johannis Legat, 1607

2222. TEXAS. Olmsted (Frederick Law). A Journey
through Texas; or, a Saddle-trip on the Southwestern
Frontier; with a statistical appendix. Frontispiece ajid map.
12mo; cloth. N. Y. I860

22-23. TEXAS. Newcomb (J. P.). Sketch of Secession
Times in Texas and Journal of Travel from Texas through
Mexico to California, including a History of the "Box
Colony." 8vo, wrappers. San Fran. l-'eS

* Presentation Copy from S. Cleveland, with autograph
inscription on title.

329

2324. TEACHER (JAMES). A Military Journal during
the American Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783. 8vo,
sheep. Scarce. Bost. 1823

2-125. Another Edition. 8vo, half calf. Bost. 1827

* Pencil Autograph of Benson J. Lossing on title.

2226. THACKERAY (W. M.). Roundabout Papers. Re-
printed from the "Cornhill Magazine." Illustrations. First
American Edition. 12mo, cloth. N. Y. 1863

2237. THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATIONS. Proclama-
tions for Thanksgiving issued by the Continental Congress,
Washington, &c. , by the Governors of New York, etc.
Preface by Franklin Hough. Square Royal 8vo, wrappers,
uncut. " Albany, 1858

2328. THATCHER (W. L.). Outline Lessons in Civil
Government, designed for Common Schools. Diagrams.
8vo, cloth. Wilkes-Barre, 1879

* Presentation Copy, with postal from the author inserted.

2339 THEOLOGY, School Books, Biography, etc. About
50 vols., various sizes and bindings. v. p. — v. d.

2<!30. THOMAS (FREDERICK W ). The Emigrant, or
Reflections while Descending the Ohio. A Poem. From the
Original Edition of 1833, to which is added a Memoir of the
Author. 8vo, wrappers. Cinn. 1872

2231. THOMAS (J ). Universal Pronouncing Dictionary
of Biography and Mythology. 2 vols, imperial 8vo, half
calf. Phila. : Lippincott, 1870

* Publisher.s' Presentation Copy, with A. L. S. from them
and others, laid in.

2232. THOMSON (BENJAMIN P.). History of Long
Island ; containing an account of the Discovery and Settle-
ment. Illustrations. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1839

* First Edition. Scarce.

2233. THOMSON (CHARLES- Secretary of the Conti-
nental Congress). D. Signed, twice: Resolutions of Con-
gress, Feb. and March, 1784, instructing Gen. Schuyler to
hasten the return of the deputation from the hostile tribes
of Indians. One page folio.

2234. [THOMSON (CHARLES).] Causes of the Aliena-
tion of the Delaware and Shawanese Indians from the Brit-
ish interest. Map (torn). 4to, wrappers.

Phila. : J. Campbell, 1867

* One of 75 copies printed in quarto.

2235. THOMPSON (NATHANIEL). Collection (a) of
86 Loyal Poems, all of them written upon the two late Plots,
viz., the Horrid Salamanca Plot in 1678, and the present
Fanatical Conspiracy in 1683: to which is added. Advice to

230

the Carver, written on the Death of the late L. Stafford,
etc. Collected by N[athaniel] T[hompson]. VZmo, half
morocco. [Lond.] Printed by N. T., 1685

2236. THOMPSON (SMITH -Chief Justice, and Secre-
tary of Navy under Monroe). A. N. S., 1819; A. L. S.,
1820, and two A. L. S. by Dr. T. Ewell in reply; two legal
documents signed, 1813-17; certificate of shares in the
Albany Library, 1810. (7)

2237. THOMPSON (SMITH). A. L. S. (initials), 3 pp.
foho, Washington, March 17, 1823, to Martin Van Buren;
also Engraved Certificate of Thompson's membership in the
Society for Promoting Agriculture and Domestic Manufac-
tories. (2 pieces.)

* Strongly urging Van Buren's support for his nomination
for the Presidency. Van Buren, however, supported Wm. H.
Crawford.

3238. THOMPSON (ZADOCK). History of Vermont,
Natural, Civil and Statistical. 3fap and woodcuts. 8vo,
sheep. Burlington, Vt., 1842

2239. THORBURN (GRANT). Life and Writings of
Grant Thorburn. Prepared by himself. Portrait. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1852

* A. N. S. of the author inserted.

2240. THORBURN (GRANT). Supplement to his Life.
12mo, wrappers. N. Y. 1853

* A. L. S. by Grant Thorburn to Mr. Walker, 1 p. 8vo, speak-
ing of the good qualities of his wife, and dated Winsted, January
5, 1845. inserted. Also A. L. S. from Mary Thorburn, his wife,
written on the same sheet.

2241. THORBURN (GRANT). Supplement to the Life
(Grant Thorburn in his golden age). 12mo, wrappers.

N. Y., n. d.

* Presentation copy from G. Thorburn to Lossing ; also an
autograph sketch of Thorburn, signed by Lossing, inserted.

2242. THORNTON (J. QUINN). Oregon and California
in 1848. With an Appendix on the Gold Mines, etc. Fold-
ing map and illustrations. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. N.Y. 1849

2243. THORNTON (JOHN W.). The First Records of
Anglo-American Colonization. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1859

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion to B. J. Lossing.

2244. THORNTON (JOHN W.). The Pulpit of the
American Revolution. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. Bost. 1860

* Presentation copy, with autograph inscription by the author.

2245. TIBBETS (GEORGE— Congressman, and author

of financial scheme adopted for building the Erie Canal).

A. L. S. to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1 p. folio. Troy, May

11th, 1812.

231

2246. TILTON (THEODORE). Tempest-Tossed: A Ro-
mauce. 12mo, cloth. N. Y., n. d,

* Presentation copy from the publisher, with inscription.

2247. TODD (C[HARLES] S[COTT]— American Soldier,
and Minister to Russia under Presdt. Tyler). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, to Governor Shelby of Ohio. Chillicothe, March

2, 1815.

'^■'Serious apprehensions were entertained that we should
have another Indian War this suvimer in consequence of the
number and hostile attitude of the Tribes residing on Lake
Michigan at the mouth of the St. Josephs."

2248. TOMPKINS (DANIEL D.— Gov. of New York
and Vice-President of the U. S.). A. L. S. to Adjutant-
Genl. Solomon Van Rensselaer, 1 p. 4to. Albany, March

23, 18C8.

* On military matters, mentioning Major Chtrry and Gen.
Lowell.

2M9. TOMPKINS (DANIEL D.). A. L S., 2 pp. 4to,
Albany, June 21, 1808, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, on the
title to a property. Also, A List of Cavalry Majors of New
York with an order to Gen. Rensselaer to select three men
to command the Detached Regiments. Signed by Gov.
Tompkins, June 10, 1812. 2 pieces.

2250. TORONTO Rowsell's City of Toronto and County
of York Directory for 1850-1. 16mo, boards. Toronto, 1850

2251. TORREY (JESSE). A Portraiture of Domestic
Slavery, in the United States: proposing national measures
for the education and gradual emancipation of the slaves,
without impairing the legal privileges of the possessor: and
a project of a colonial asylum for free people of color : includ-
ing memoirs of facts on the interior traffic in slaves and in
kidnapping. 12mo, old sheep. Foxed. Ballston Spa, 1818

2252. TROUP (ROBERT— Aide-de-Camp to General
Gates). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to; to Gen'l Van Rensselaer, on
political matters. Jany. 7th, 1813.

2253. TROY, N. Y. Woodworth (John). Reminiscences
of Troy, from its Settlement in 1790 to 1807, . . . and
Sketches of Individual Character. Second Edition, with
Notes. Text illustrations. Small 4to, cloth.

Albany: Munsell, 1860

2254. [TRUMBULL (JOHN). J M'Fingal: A Modern
Epic Poem. Canto First, or, The Town-Meeting. 12mo,
old half roan. Phila. : William and Thomas Bradford, 1775

* First Edition or the first part. Very scarce. Printed
by Bradford.

2255. [TRUMBULL (JOHN).] Observations on the pe-
culiar case of the Whig Merchants, indebted to Great
Britain at the commencement of the late War; to which is
prefixed an Address of the Honorable the Congress to their

233

Fellow-Citizens, on the important subjects of National
Faith, Justice and Honour, in September, 1779, By A
Citizen. 8vo, half calf (somewhat water-stained). N.Y. 1785

2258. TRUMBULL (JOHN). Poetical Works. Contain-
ing M'Fingal, a modern Epic Poem, and the Progress of
Dulness. 2 vols, in 1, Bvo, half calf (top cut from one
title). Hartford, 18-^0

2^57. TRUMBULL (JOHN). Autobiography, Reminis-
cences and Letters of John Trumbull, from 1766 to 1841.
Portrait and maps; a number of EXTRA plates inserted.
Royal Bvo, cloth (binding rubbed and pages somewhat
foxed). N. Y. 1841

* The author was Washington's friend and aide-de-camp.

2258. TRUMBULL (JOHN). M'Fingal: an Epic Poem.
With Introduction and Notes by B. J. Lossing. Portrait.
Royal 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Large Paper. N. Y. 1860

2259. The same, cloth, uncut. Large Paper.

N. Y. 1860

2260. [TUCKER (JOSIAH).J A Letter from a Merchant
in London to his Nephew in North America, relative to the
Present Posture of Affairs in the Colonies. 12mo, half calf.

Lond. 1766

2261. TUCKER (JOSIAH). An Humble Address and
Earnest Appeal to those respectable personages in Great
Britain and Ireland, who are the ablest to judge and the
fittest to decide whether a connection with, or a separation
from the Continental Colonies of America, be most for the
national advantage, and the lasting beueflt of these King-
doms. 8vo, sewed. Lond. 1776

2262. TUCKERMAN (HENRY T.). Essays Biographical
and Critical; or, Studies of Character. 8vo, cloth.

Bost. 1857

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion.

2263. TUCKERMAN (HENRY T.). A Sheaf of Verses
bound for the Fair. First Edition. 8vo, wrappers.

N. Y. 1864

* Inserted is a 1 p. A. L. S., of Tuckerman's, in regard to his
literary worli.

2264. TURNER (REV.). A View of the Earth, being a
short but comprehensive System of Modern Geography.
Maps, including North and South America. Folio, paper
covers. Poor copy. Load. 1771

2265. TWISS (TRAVERS). The Oregon Territory, its
History and Discovery; including an Account of the Con-
vention of the Escurial; also the Treaties and Negotiations
between the U- S. and Great Britain. 12mo, cloth (a few
pages discolored). N. Y. 1846

233

2266. TTLSTER COUNTY, N. Y. Brief of James

^ Emmet, defendant, in suit brought by Thomas
McCollum, conceraing the title to lands in Ulster County.
8 pp. folio, undated. [ca. 1763]

* The brief cites letters patent of William III and later
documents.

2267. UPHAM (S. C). The Wonders of Blue Glass. 15
silhouette illustrations. 12mo, sewed. Phila. 1877

2268. UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Atlas accomi3anying Vol. Ill of Mining Industry. 10 plates.
Oblong folio, half leather. N. Y , n. d.

2269. UNITED STATES HISTORY. A Child's History
of the United States, 3 vols. (Bonner) ; The Great Republic
(McCabe); Anderson's School Plistory; and three others,
similar. Illustrations. Together, 7 vols, royal Svo and
smaller, cloth and boards. v. p. — v. d.

* Several presentation copies.

2270. -yALLANDIGHAM (C. L.). The Trial of Hon.

' Clement L. Vallandigham, by a Military
Commission: and the Proceedings under his application for
a writ of Habeas Corpus in the Circuit Court of the U. S.
for the Southern District of Ohio. Svo, sheep (rubbed).

Cinn. 1863

* Pamphlet containing the ' ' Decision of Judge Leavitt in the
Habeas Corpus Case," Phila. 1863, laid in.

2271. VAN BUREN (MARTIN— Eighth President of the
United States). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Smith Thompson.
New York, March 25, 1823. Mentions the death of Judge
Livingston.

2272. VAN BUREN (MARTIN). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Nov. 9, 1815, to Chief Justice Smith Thompson. Mentions
his whole family is sick and his house a perfect hospital.

2273. VAN BUREN (MARTIN). A. L. S , 2 pp. 4to.
To Hon. Smith Thompson. Albany, May 16th, 1823.

* " lintended to have written you a long letter before this on
the subject of the Presidency in fulfilment of my promise."

2274. VAN BUREN (MARTIN). 3 pp. 4to, dated New
York, May 23, 1823.

* A long and interesting political letter to Smith Thompson
concerning appointments and remarking ''some good friend
has attempted to make mischief between us."

2275. VAN BUREN (MARTIN). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Albany, July 25, 1823, to Smith Thompson.

* Advising Thompson to accept the appointment to the Su-
preme Court, and referring to the comments mentioned in hi&
letter of June 4, preceding.

334

2276. VAN BUREN (MARTIN). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
New York, June 4, 1823, to Smith Thompson.

* In regard to Thompson's candidacy for a Judgeship, in
which Van Buren quotes comments he has heard concerning
his fitness and the President's attitude towards him, mention-
ing Jefferson and Madison,

2277. VAN BUREN (MARTIN). A. N. in the third
person declining an invitation. Lindenwald, June, 1851.

2278. VAN EPS (ABRAHAM), A. L. S., 1795, to Gen. P.
Schuyler on accounts with the Indians; James Kent, A.D. ;
David Jameson, A. L. S., 1779; Major Edmiston, A. L.
third person, 1777; Isaac Ledyard, A. L. S., 1787; J.
Harvey, A. L. S., 1800; Daniel Brent (Acting Secretary
of State), A L. S. and D. S., 1833; Gen, T. Cadwalader,
A. L. S., 1824; etc. (20)

2279. VAN HORNE (D.— American General). A. L. S.,
1 p. small 4to, to Col. S. Van Rensselaer, New York, Feb.
11, 1794.

* " J have forivarded the Commissions for your Regiment."

2280. [VAN NESS (WILLIAM P.).] A Correct State-
ment of the late Melancholy Affair of Honor between Gen-
eral Hamilton and Colonel Burr, July 11, 1804 ... To
which is added a Candid Examination of the whole affair
by Lysander. 8vo, half calf. N. Y. 1804

2281. VANITY FAIR. Vanity Fair, a Humorous Weekly
Journal. Illustrated. 112 numbers, including indices, from
Dec, 1860, to July, 1863, not consecutive, but including
Vol. 6, complete. 4to, original wrappers, mainly uncut.

N. Y. 1860-63

* Nunnerous caricatures of prominent figures of the time, in-
cluding Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Greeley, James Gordon Ben-
nett, Fernando Wood, and Wendell Phillips.

2282. VAN RENSSELAER (JACOB). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio. To Silas Talbot, asking the reappointment of a
Justice of the Peace. Albany, Dec, 1792.

2283. VAN RENSSELAER (JAN JACOB). A. L. S. (in
Dutch), 4 pp. 4to. Dated Amsterdam, 14 October, 1784.

* Giving a history of the Van Kensselaer family.

2284. VAN RENSSELAER (JOHN). D. S., 2 pp. folio.
A signed copy of the deposition in regard to claims on part
of The Manor of Claverack. Dec. 3rd, 1761.

2285. VAN RENSSELAER (J. R.). A L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
□_ p_ — n. d., to Stephen Van Rensselaer, concerning finan-
cial difficulties of Solomon Van Rensselaer. 1813.

2286. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON— General in the
War of 1812). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, undated, to Major-Gen.
Van Rensselaer, in regard to the conduct of Gen. Smyth.

335

2287. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). A. L. S., 3
pp. 4to, Mount Recess, Dec. 10 [1810], to Stephen Van
Rensselaer. On the court-martial of Capt. Perrigo, and
other militia affairs.

2288. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). Autograph
document, 1 p. folio, showing the division of a cavalry force
of 1,270 men into troops, the different officers for each divi-
sion, etc. Undated.

2289. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). Copy of a
letter in his autograph, signed, to Quartermaster-General
Peter B. Porter, dated Lewiston, Sept. 14, 1812, in which
he threatens to publish him as a Poltroon, a Coward and a
Scoundrel, unless he makes the said Van Rens,selaer a suit-
able apology, &c. 1 p. folio. Letter is endorsed on back:
' ' Co2Jy of a letter to Q. -M. Genl. Porter; sent by Lt. Oanse-
voort.^'

2290. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). A. L. S , 1 p.
4to, Washington, March 6, 1820, to Charles G. Haines.

*0n Naval, and other matters.

2291. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio, undated, to the postmaster at Hudson, announcing
the death of Governor Clinton. [1828]

2292. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). Petition
addressed to the President of the United States [James
Monroe], against "the removal of Gen. Solomon Van
Rensselaer from the Office of Post Master at Albany.'' 3
pp. 4to. Albany, Feb. 24, 1830. Signatures of Peter
Gansevoort, S. M. Stilwell, Matthew Oliver, and 7 others.

2293. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). A. L., un-
signed (copy), 2 pp. 4to, undated, to Col. I. R. Van
Rensselaer.

* " No man in this state has made greater Saorifloes for his
party than I have. I shall meet my fate in Silence, and trust
no more to the Justice or magnanimity of any party."

2294. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN— The Last
" Patroon," commanded the northern army in the War of
1812). A. L. signed S. V. Washington, Jan., 1827.

* •' I here that the Oov. has made a coalition ivith the Buck-
tails thro Buren. I can' nt give it credence — the slave-holding
states have an understanding never to support anyone for the
Piesidency but a Southern man."

2295. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio, undated [1787], to Elizabeth Schuyler (later Mrs.
Hamilton), chiefly in regard to family affairs.

2296. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN). A. L. S., 2 pp.
4to, Paris, February 9, 1813, to his father, on family affairs.

236

2297. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN). 2 autograph
drafts, signed, of letters, dated February 15 and Mareh 29,
1815, one signed with initials.

2298. VAN RENSSELAER (S.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to
his father, Stephen Van Rensselaer, at Albany, N. Y., in
which he discusses rumors of his marriage. Dated Rome,
Oct. 14, 1812.

* ' ' You have taken the thing up in a wrong light. I never
intended to have oonnected myself without your consent . . . It
is impossible to describe my feelings on perusing your letters . . .
and that you should have so despicable opinion of your son . . .
I have no other path to pursue but that of the Prodigal Son."
This gentleman married a daughter of William Bayard, the
New York merchant.

2299. VAN SCHAACK (HENRY C ). The Life of Peter
Van Schaack, LL.D. Embracing selections from his Revo-
lutionary Correspondence. Portrait. 8vo, cloth (ink on
half-title). N. Y. 1842

2300. VAN SCHAACK (DAVID). A. L. S., 1 p folio,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer on political matters. April,
1793.

2301. VAN SCHAACK (HENRY— of the old Albany
family). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Pitt.sfleld, July 24, 1792, to S.
Van Rensselaer (the leaf of address partly torn away and
missing).

* Touching on the politics of the time, mentions John Jay,
and sends a pamphlet "Strictures and Observations upon the
Three Executive Departments of the Government of the
United States," which he says contains severe strictures on
Jefferson, Knox and Morris. " It does not spare the President,
and is replete in commendation of Col. Hamilton."

2302. VAN SCHAACK (HENRY). A. L. S , 1 p. 4to, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer. Sept., 1785.

* Speaks of his absence during the late war, etc.

2303. VAN SCHAACK (HENRY). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
August 18th, 1795, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, Esq.

* Giving an account of a naval engagement betvi'een the
British and French, etc.

2304. VAN SLYCK (JUNIS). D. S., 1 p. oblong 12mo,
in regard to the place called Patenhook. Aug., 1762.

* Document relating to Albany County in Colonial times.
2305 VAN VECHTEN (ABRAHAM— Lawyer). A. L. S.,

1 p. folio, Oct. 30, 1812, to Stephen Van Rensselaer (slightly
damaged).

2306. VAN VECHTEN (ABRAHAM). A. D. S., 1 p.
small folio, Dec 4, 1805.

2307. VAN VOORHIS (ELIAS W.). Notes on the Ancestry
of Major Wm. Roe Van Voorhis, of Fishkill, Dutchess
County, N. Y. Portraits, illustrations and facsimiles . 8vo,
cloth. For private distribution, 1881.

337

2308. VAN VOORHIS (E. W.). Tombstone Inscriptions
from the Churchj^ard of the First Reformed Dutch Church
of Fishkill Village, Duchess Co., N. Y. Small 4to, cloth,
gilt top, uncut. For private distribution only.

[N. Y.] [1882]

2309. VAN VOORHIS (E. W.). A Genealogy of the
Van Voorhees Family in America. Portrait of the author.
Thick 4to, cloth. N. Y. 1888

* Presentation copy from the author, with A. L. S. from him
laid in.

2310. VARICK (RICHARD— Soldier in the Revolution
and Mayor of New York). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, New York,
Dec, 1791, to Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* On legal business.

2311. [VARICK (RICHARD).] Dr. Peter Tappan's
Forage Account with Col. Richard Varick, recording secre-
tary to General Washington, Poughkeepsie, April 6, 1782.
Signature of Peter Tappan. 1 p. oblong 12mo.

2312. VARICK (RICHARD). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, to
General Ten Broeck, with signed note by the latter. New
York, Dec. 8, 1788. Mentions Stephen Van Rensselaer,
Judge Kissam, &c.

2313. VARICK (RICHARD) and YATES (ROBERT).
D. S., 1 p. folio, Feb. 1787. N. Y. Court of Errors. Peter
Schermerhorn vs. John Alsop, &c.

2314. VASSAR (MATTHEW— Founder of Vassar Col-
lege, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.). An invoice of seed barley
bought of Miss Livingston, Dec. 19, 1809. Receipted by
M. Vassar. Oblong 12mo.

2315. VATTEMARE (ALEXANDRE— Founder of the
system of international exchanges). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
May 31, 1858. To Gov. Vise {sic) of Virginia, in relation
to the exchange of books and seeds.

2316. VERMONT. History and Description of New
England. Vermont. By A. J. Coolidge and J. B. Mans-
field. Illustrated. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1860

2317. VERMONT. Hall (Hiland). The History of Ver-
mont, from its Discovery to its Admission into the Union
in 1791. Map. 8vo, cloth (stained). Albany: Munsell, 1868

2318. VERMONT. Collections of the Vermont Histori-
cal Society. Includes N. Y. Land Grants in Vermont,
Celebration of Bennington Victory; The Dorset Conven-
tion, etc. Vol. I. 8vo, cloth. Montpelier, 1870

* Inserted is an A. L. S. from Ex-Governor Hall of Vermont.

2319. VERMONT. Records of the Council of Safety and
Governor and Council of the State of Vermont, to which are
prefixed the Records of the General Conventions from July,

238

1775, to Dec. 1777, edited by E. P. Walton, portraits, 8 vols. ;
Montpelier, 1873-80 (Presentation A. L. S. from the editor
to Lossing, laid in) ; Collection of the Vermont Historical
Society, 1871. 9 vols. 8vo, cloth.

2320. VERMONT. Forbes (Charles S.). The Second
Battle of Bennington; a History of Vermont's Centennial,
and the One Hundredth Anniversary of Bennington's Bat-
tle. Illustrations. 16mo, cloth. St. Albans, 1877

* Presentation Copy from G. F. Koon, Sec'y. and Treas'r. of
the Masonic Historical Society of Vermont, with inscription,
and also an A. L. S. from him laid in.

2321. VICKSBURG. Diary of the War for Separation,
a Daily Chronicle; including Walker's narrative of the
Battle of Shiloh. 8vo, boards. Vicksburg, [1862]

2322. VIEWS. Annapolis Royal in 1797, small aqua-
tint IN COLORS (rare) ; View from the Esplanade, Quebec,
colored lithograph by Sarony; Tomb of Washington, litho-
graph after J. R. Smith, 1832; New York Views; etc. (41)

2323. VINCENT- (THOMAS). God's Terrible Voice in
the City. Wherein are set forth the sound of the voice, in
a narration of the two dreadful judgments of Plague and
Fire, inflicted upon the City of London in 1665 and 1666.
24mo, old sheep. Bridgeport, 1811

2:^24. VIRGINIA. Permit to load Goods on board the
Ship " Grape " of Liverpool. 1690. With seals. Oblong
24mo. Signed " Warburton " and "Scarborough."

2325. VIRGINIA. Autograph Manuscript of FRANCIS
Nicholson, Colonial Governor of Virginia. 2 pp.
folio, 1701, of an address to the House of Burgesses, in
regard to the raising of money to buy arms and ammuni-
tion for defense against the French.

* Nicholson offers to give one hundred pounds for every
fifteen hundred pounds raised, and also offers to lend seven or
eight hundred pounds in case subscribers do not pay promptly.
The document is signed '• Ffra: Nicholson."

2326. VIRGINIA. Potomac River. List of men em-
ployed in the survey of the Potomac River from the Mouth
of Sherrendo down to Chapawamsick. 8vo. June 17, 1737

* Signed by R, O. Brooke, who had the work in charge for
his majesty's government and the Right Hon. Lord Fairfax.

2327. VIRGINIA. Copy authenticated by notary, of a
Spanish document regarding the cessation of hostilities be-
tween Spain and England, and the restitution to England
of the ships Prosperity and Sally captured on the coast of
Virginia, etc. 3 pp. folio. Aranjuez, May 21, 1749.

2328. VIRGINIA. Howe (Henry). Historical Collections
of Virginia, containing a Collection of the most interesting
facts relating to its History and Antiquities, to which is

239

appended an Historical Slietch of the District of Columbia.
Map, and over 100 illustrations. Thick 8vo, cloth (several
pages loose, binding somewhat broken, and marginal notes
in pencil. Charleston, S. C, 1847

2329. VIRGINIA. Colonial Records of Virginia. Small
4to, wrappers. Richmond, 1874

* Presentation copy from the editor Thos. H. Wynne, with
Autograph Card signed, to B. J. Lossing.

2330. VIRGINIA HISTORICAL REGISTER and Liter-
ary Advertiser. Edited by William Maxwell. 12mo, half
leather (back much worn). Richmond, 1848

* Presentation copy from the editor to B. J. Lossing.

2331. VIRGINIA HISTORICAL REGISTER, and Liter-
ary Companion. Edited by William Maxwell. For 1852;
Jan. 1853; April 1853. 2 copies. Together, 4 pieces, 12mo,
wrappers. Richmond, 1852-3

2332. VIRGINIA BROADSIDE. Quarantine Proclama-
tion against vessels coming from New York and the West
Indies. 1 p. folio. Richmond, August, 1803. Autographed
bj' the Governor, John Page, with seal.

2333. VISCHER (N. J.— Captain). A.L.S., 1813; A.L.S.
of William Bailey, Plattsburgh, 1800; A. L. S. of Daniel
Wadsworth, Hartford, 1793; Draft of an amnesty drawn up
at Fort Erie in the war of 1812; and others. Together, 10
pieces.

2334. VOLNEY (C. F.). A View of the Soil and Cli-
mate of the United States of America, with Supplementary
Remarks upon Florida, &c. Translated by C. B. Brown.
Maps and plates. 8vo, boards, leather back. Phila, 1804

2335. VON ROTTECK (CHARLES) and PETERSON
(CH-ARLES J.). History of the World from the Creation
to the Present Time. Illustrations. 4 vols, in 2, 8vo, cloth.

N. Y. 1876

* Publisher's Presentation Copy, with A. L. S. laid in.

2336. WADHAMS (ALBERT). An Essay upon the

Origin and Use of Seals, and introducing a
design for an improved Seal of the United States. Illus-
trated. 8vo, wrappers. Albany, 1SG5
* Presentation copy from the author with A. L. S. , and a
copy of Mr. Lossing's reply.

2337. WALDO (S. P.). Memoirs of Andrew Jackson,
Major-General in the Army of the United States, and Com-
mander in Chief of the Division of the South. Portrait
engraved by Reed & Stiles. 12mo, old sheep (rubbed).
Somewhat waterstained. Hartford 1820

340

2338. WALDO (S. P.). Life and Character of Stephen
Decatur, late Commodore and Post-Captain in the Navj' of
the U. S., and Navy Commissioner. Engraved fro7ifispiece
with portraits of Bainhridge, Lawrence, Porter, Macdon-
ough and Decatur, and S plates. i2mo, old sheep (rubbeil).
Somewhat stained. Middletown, 1822

2839. WALDO (S. P.) Biographical Sketches of distin-
guished American Naval Heroes in the War of the Revolu-
tion, between the American Republic and the Kingdom of
Great Britain. Engraved portraits. Bvo, old sheep. Foxed,
and upper margin of title torn off. Hartford, 1823

2340. WALKE (CAPTAIN HENRY). Naval Scenes on
the Western Waters. The Gunboats Taylor, Carondelet
and Lafayette. 8vo, wrappers.

n. p. (privately printed), n. d. [1866]

* Presentation copy from Capt. Walke, with an A. L. S. to
Mr. Lossing, saying: "Having a pamphlet, which one of my
brothers compiled from my official papers during my service
in the Mississippi Flotilla — with diagrams of the battles in
which I was engaged. 1 think it may be of some assistance to
you. It was got up to meet certain inadvertent misrepresenta-
tions and omissions in official and other reports of some histori-
cal importance. I informed the Secretary of the Navy of those
misrepresentations and sent to him and to R, Adl. Davis and
Porter the pamphlet. A copy of B. Adl. Davis answer I append
to the pamphlet ..." With the above pamphlet are a portrait
of Capt. Walke, copy of a letter from Mr, Lossing acknowl-
edging its receipt, 22 original maps of the battles in which
Capt. Walke was engaged, 9 pp. of manuscript and many inter-
lineations by Capt. Walke intended to supplement the account
for another edition, copies of letters, etc. There is also a tele-
gram from [Confederate] General Tilghman, at Fort Donelson,
Jan. 14, 1862, to Gov. Harris, "I hear that some guns have
been sent to me at Nashville & distributed. I protest against
this most solemnly."

A collection of great historical interest. Capt. Walke
had 14 successful encounters and was generally in the van-
guard with the gunboats he commanded.

2341. WALKER (ALEXANDER). Jackson and New
Orleans. An authentic Narrative of the memorable achieve-
ments of the American Army, under Andrew Jackson before
New Orleans, in the Winter of 1814, '15. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1856

2342. WALLACE (HENRY BINNEY). Literary Criti-
cisms and other Papers. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1856

* Autograph presentation copy from Geo. P. Morris, to whom
the book is dedicated.

2343. WALLACE (JOHN WILLIAM). An Address de-
livered at the Celebration of the New York Historical So-
ciety, May 20, 1863, of the 200th birthday of Mr. William
Bradford. Bvo, half cloth. Albany, 1863

* Presentation copy from the author, with inscription. Also
facsimile Washington letter and letter referring to it.

241

2344. WALLACE (LEW). Official Reports of Battles.
Published by order of Congress. 8vo, cloth.

Richmond, Va., 1862

* Presentation copy from Lew Wallace, with inscription and
an interesting 4-page autograph letter from him in regard
to the Fort Donelson battle, his refusal to obey McClellan's
orders, etc.

2345. WALLACE (LEWIS). American and Mexican
joint Commission. Before the Umpire. Lewis Wallace
versus the Republic of Mexico. 4to, wrappers. [N. Y. 1865]

* A. L. S. from Lewis Wallace to B. J. Lossing, laid in.

2346. [WALKER (SAMUEL R.).] The Wong-ee-tong-ees;
or, My Summer Journey. Being the Reminiscences of
Travels, by Jean Baptiste Pa^calis, in the Fall of 1853.
8vo, wrappers. New Orleans, 1857

* One of 10 copies printed. Autograph of author on title.
Scarce.

2347. WALSH (ROBERT, Jr.). An Appeal from the
Judgments of Great Britain respecting the United States of
America, &c. 8vo, half calf. Phila. 1819

* On page 306 commences a lengthy article on Negro Slavery,
&c. Although this volume is marked "Part I," there does not
appear to have been a "Part II " issued.

2348. WAR OF 1812. Views of the Action between the
Shannon and the Chesapeake. Four very beautifullj"
executed lithographs by Louis Haghe after paintings by
J. C. Sehetky, designed by Capt. R. H. King. With the
original page of letter-press description. Oblong folio, in
the original half calf binding.

* Extremely rare. India proofs.

2849. WAR OP 1812. The Now York Herald, from Jan.
3, 1810, to Jan. 2, 1813. Folio, old half sheep. N. Y. 1810-13

* Scarce.

2350. WAR OF 1812. Papers relating to the action be-
tween his Majesty's Sloop Little Belt, of eighteen guns, and
the United States Frigate President, of forty-four guns.
8vo, half leather. Lond. 1811

2351. WAR OF 1812. A Key to the Orders in Council.
8vo, half calf. Lond. 1812

2352. WAR OF 1812. Barbarities of the Enemy, ex-
posed in a Report of the Committee of the House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States, appointed to enquire into
the Spirit and Manner in which the War has been waged
by the Enemy: and the Documents accompanying said
Report. 12mo, half calf. Troy : Francis Adancourt, 1813

2353. WAR OF 1812. "An Act to authorize a Detach-
ment from the Militia of the United States." Blank form
of enrollment for the militia of the War of 1812, with the
congressional act printed at the head. Folio, broadside.
Dated April, 1812.

243

2354. WAR OF 181-2. General Orders, directing the
detachment of 13,500 of the militia of New York State.
Signed by Wm. Paulding, Junr., Adjutant-General, and
with his autograph note at bottom. Addressed to Gen. S.
Van Rensselaer. Dated New York, 21st April, 1812.

2356. WAR OF 1812. Perpetual War, The Policy of
Mr. Madison; being a candid examination of his late Mes-
sage to Congress. By a New-England Farmer. 8vo, old
lialf calf. Lond. 1813

2356. WAR OF 1812. On the Past Relations between
Great Britain and The United States. Bvo, half calf.

Lond. 1813

2357. WAR OP 1812. The War ; being a Faithful Record
of the Transactions of the War between the United States
of America and their Territories, and the Kingdom of Great
Britain. Nos. 1 to 104, consecutive. Complete from June
27, 1812, to June 14, 1814. With Title pages and Indexes.
2 vols. 4to, mottled calf (binding worn). N. Y. 1813-14

* A VERY VALUABLE WAR RECORD. Edited by S. Woodworth,
the publisher. Complete tiles of this paper are scarce.

2358. WAR OF 1812. The Historical Register of the
United States. Part I, Vol. I; Part II, Vol. II, and an-
other copy of Part I, Vol. I (should be 4 vols) 3 vols.
Bvo, half leather. Wash, and Phila. 1814

2359. WAR OF 1812. Printed copies of the Letters in
regard to the J. A. Coles trial by a military court, with
contemporary MS. annotations, some of which may be in
the autograph of Col. Coles. 12mo, unbound, pp 48, with-
out title. [Wash. 1814

2360. WAR OF 1812. The Historical Register of the
United States. Part II. Prom the Declaration of War
in 1812 to January 1, 1814. Edited by T. H. Palmer.
Vols. II and IV only. 2 vols. 8vo, half calf.

Phila. 1814-16

2361. WAR OP 1812. Report of the Committee on Mili-
tary Affairs on the Differences that exist between the United
States and some of the individual States respecting the
relative Powers of the General and State Governments
over the Militia. 8vo, sewn, uncut. Wash. 1815

Inscribed on title: "J. C. Smith from the Secretary of War."
[James Monroe.]

2.^62. WAR OF 1812. Sketches of the War between the
United States and the British Isles, with Biographical
Notices of Distinguished Military and Naval Commanders.
Bvo, old sheep. Rutland, Vt., 1815

2363. WAR OF 1812. State Papers on the Negotiations
and Peace with America, 1814. With a Preface and notes.
Bvo, old half calf. Lond. 1815

343

2364. WAR OF 1812. Official Correspondence with the
Department of War, relative to the military operations of
the American Army under the Command of Major Genl.
Izard on the Northern Frontier of the U. S. in 1814 and
1815. 8vo, boards, sheep back, uncut. Waterstained.

Phila. 1816

2365. WAR OF 1812. Historical Memoir of the War in
West Florida and Louisiana in 1814-15. By Major A. Lacar-
riere Latour. Written originallj' in French, and translated
by H. P. Nugent. Portrait of Andrew Jackson, and 8
colored maps and plans (1 bound in vol., the others laid in).
8vo, half morocco. Phila. 1816

* Complete copy of this scarce work, although the maps
and plans are not bound in a separate volume. Sabin men-
tions no portrait, and only 7 maps and plans. This copy con-
tains 8. in addition to the portrait, which is rare. Evidently
the present volume has been two originally.

2:)66. WAR OF 1812. Gilleland (J. C). History of the
Late War between the United States and Great Britain,
containing an accurate Account of the most important
engagements by Sea and Land. 16mo, old mottled calf.

* Very rare contemporary account. Balto. 1817

2367. WAR OF 1812. Letter from the Secretary of the
Navy in relation to the Expenditure of Appropriations to
Reward the Officers and Crews of Certain Vessels for Cap-
tures made during the late War with Great Britain. 8vo,
sheets stitched, uncut. Washington City: H. De Kraft, 1819

2368. WAR OF 1812. Baine's History of the Late War,
between the United States and Great Britain; with a
Critical Appendix, &c. By Ebenezer H. Cummins. 16mo,
sheep (joints weak). Balto. 1820

2369. WAR OF 1812. Official Letters of the military and
naval officers of the United States, during the War with
Great Britain in 1812-15, collected and arranged by John
Brannan. 8vo, boards, uncut. Wash. 1823

2370. 'war of 1812. Hull (William). Memoirs of the
Campaign of the North Western Army of the United States,
1812, in a Series of Letters addressed to the Citizens of the
United States. 8vo, half calf, original front cover bound in.

Bost. 1824

* Presentation copy from the author to Judge Thompson,
with inscription ou original cover.

2371. WAR OF 1812. A Narrative of the Campaigns of
the British Army at Washington, Baltimore and New
Orleans, in the Years 1814 and 1815. 8vo, boards (repaired),
uncut. Phila. 1824

2372. WAR OF 1812. Service afloat; comprising the
Personal Narrative of a British Officer during the late War.
16mo, cloth. Phila. 1833

244

2373. WAR OF 1812. A Sketch of the events which
preceded the capture of Washington by the British, on the
2-ith of August, 1814. Map (loose). 8vo, half cloth.

Phila. 1S49
" Inserted is an A. L. S. by Lew Wallace to B. J. Lossing, 1 p.
4to, dated Crawfordsville, March 22, 1860, accompanying the
gift of the above book.

2374. WAR OF 1812. Proceedings of the Convention
of the Soldiers of the War of 1813, held at Corinthian Hall,
Syracuse, June 20 and 21, 1854; together with addresses
delivered by Gen. James W. Nye and Harvey Baldwin. 8vo,
wrappers. Syracuse, 1854

* A. L. S. from Eh'as W. Benson, Major Gen. Veterans, 1812,
to B. J. Lossing, inserted.

2375. WAR OF 1812. Inauguration of the Perry Statue
at Cleveland, September 10, 1860; including a History of
the Battle of Lake Erie, by George Bancroft; addresses and
other proceedings. 8vo, wrappers. Cleveland, 1861

* Presentation copy from the City of Cleveland to B. J.
Lossing. " From Capt. Stephen Champlin, with his notes," on
front cover.

2376. WAR OF 1812. The Citizen Soldiers at North
Point and Fort McHenry, Sept. 12-13, 1814. 12mo, paper.

Balto. n.d.

* A. L. S. from J. Spear Smith to B. J. Lossing, laid in.

2377. WAR OF 1812. Treaty of 1814. A Compressed
View of the Points to be Discussed in Treating with the
United States of America; A. D. 1814. S maps. 8vo, half
calf. Lond. 1814

* Scarce. A severe criticism of the actions and proposed
demands of theUnited States.

2378. WAR DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONS, issued
Oct. 30, 1815, for the Field Exercises and Manoeuvres of
Infantry, 1 p. 4 to, with autograph signature of George
Graham, Acting Sec'y. War [under James Madison]. This
copy forwarded to the Governor of Kentucky.

2379. WAR OR NO WAR? Introduced with a View of
the Causes of Our National Decline and Present Embarrass-
ments. By Lycurgus. 8vo, sewed, uncut. Rare.

N. Y. 1807

2380. WARS OP AMERICA (The); or, a General His-
tory of all -the important tragic events that have occurred
in the United States, etc. By a Revolutionary Soldier.
12mo, old tree calf (broken). Baltimore, 1839

2381. WARBURTON (A. F.). Trial of the Officers and
Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the charge of Piracy.
8vo, cloth. Title slightly torn in the lower part. N.Y. 1862

2383. [WARBURTON (ELIOTT).] The Conquest of
Canada. 2 vols. 13mo, cloth. N. Y. 185U

245

2383. WARD (A. H.). History of the Town of Shrews-
bury, Mass., from its settlement in 1717 to 1829, with other
matter relating thereto not before published, including an
extensive Family Register. Portrait. Svo, half calf.

Bost. 1847

2384. WARD (A. H.). Ward Family: Descendants of
William Ward, who settled in Sudbury, Mass., in 1639.
Portraits. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1851

2385. WARD (GEORGE A.). Journal and Letters of
the late Samuel Curwen, an American Refugee in England,
from 1775 to 1784. Portrait and illustrations. Svo, cloth.

N. Y. 1842

2386. WARREN (ADMIRAL SIR J. B.). Envelope con-
taining his signature as frank and a good impression of his
seal ; J. W. Yates, A. L. S. , 1820 ; Egbert Benson, A. N. S. ;
Mes. General Macomb, A. N., third person; George
Banyar, a. L. S., 1789; J. Roorback, A. L. S., 1791, on
confiscated lands of James De Lancey; J. Lawrence,
political A. L. S., 1794; Douw Fonda, A. L. S., 1792. (8)

2387. WARREN (MERCY). History of the Rise, Prog-
ress, and Termination of the American Revolution. In-
terspersed with Biographical, Political and Moral Observa-
tions. 3 vols. Svo, old sheep. Bost. 1805

2388. WARREN, MAINE. Annals of the Town of
Warren; with the Early History of St. George's Broad Bay
and the Neighboring Settlements on the Waldo Patenc. By
Cyrus Eaton. Map. 12mo, cloth. Hallowell, 1S51

2389. WARREN (R. I.). Tustin (Josiah P.). Dedica-
tion Discourse and History of Warren. 12mo, cloth.

Providence, 1845

2390. WASHINGTON (BUSHROD— Nephew of George
Washington, and Associate Justice Supreme Court from
1798 to 1829). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio. Mount Vernon, May
24, 1827, to Justice Thompson, enumerating a list of cases
that came before him upon his late circuit, with portrait
engraved by Longacre.

2391. WASHINGTON (BUSHROD). A. L. S., 3 pp.
folio, to Justice Thompson, Mount Vernon, May 30, 1825.
Report of the substance of the decisions made during one
of his circuits.

* Unusually fine specimen in good condition.

2392. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). The Mystery Re-
vealed; or, Truth brought to Light. By a Patriot. Svo,
half calf. Lond. 1759

* Pages 117 to 161 contains Washington's journal of his com-
mission in 1754, with footnotes by the editor, which are rather
skeptical. Fine Copy. Very Scarce.

246

2393. [WASHINGTON (GEORGE).] Copy of General
Washington's Letter of Appointment of Col. Wood, dated
Dec. 14, 1779. 1 p. 4to.

* An interesting Washington letter giving hints to Col. Wood
how to deal with the Convention troops (the surrendered army
of Burgoyne).

2394. [WASHINGTON (GEORGE). J Contemporaiy copy
of a letter from Washington to the Commissary General,
Ephraim Blaine, N. Y., Oct. 24, 1781; 2 pp. folio, written
from headquarters near York, the week following Cornwal-
lis' surrender. In the hand of David Humphreys, Wash-
ington's Secretary.

* Washington orders the British and German troops taken
prisoners to be supplied with food; he desires that " the mode
adopted shall be effectual and that no complaint of want shall
he given."

2395. [WASHINGTON (GEORGE).] Portion of an
A. L. S. by T. Howell, of South Wales, to George Washing-
ton. 1 p. 4to. July, 1789.

* On the reverse of the letter is written in Washinqton's
HAND WRITING; "From Mr. T. Howell, Uth July, 1789."

2396. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Message of the Presi-
dent of the United States to Congress, relative to France
and Great Britain, delivered Dec. 5, 1793, with the Papers
therein referred to. 8vo, old sheep. Scribbling on title.

Phila. 1795

2397. The same. Another copy, half roan (some

pages cut into) .

2398. WASHINGTON (GEORGE— and others). A series
of about 15 copies, some in Mr. Lossing's autograph of
letters by Washington, (1) to Col. T. Pickering, (2) to Col.
T. Pickering, (3) to Col. John Cropper, and other copies of
letters by Benedict Arnold (to Col. T. Pickering), etc.

* One of the copies is of a letter written by Benedict Arnold
at the time he was concerting treason with Major Andre, and
another is of the General Oi-ders concerning the trial and exe-
cution of Andre.

2399. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). A Collection of the
Speeches of the President of the United States to both
Houses of Congress, at the Opening of Every Session, with
their Answers. 16mo, old calf. Bost. 1796

* First Edition. Scarce.

2400. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Weems(M.L.). Life
of Washington. Portrait of Washington and 5 plates. 12mo,
sheep (joints weak). Phila. 1837

2401. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Tomb of Washington
at Mount Vernon Portrait and illustrations. 8vo, cloth.

Phila. 1840
* Autograph presentation copy from Jolm Struthers, the
sculptor and donor.

347

2402. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). History of Congress;
exhibiting a Classification of the Proceedings of the Senate
and the Hou.se of Representatives from March 4, 1789, to
March 3, 1793, embracing the First Term of the Administra-
tion of General Washington. 8vo, half calf. Phila. 1843

2403. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Illustrations to Irv-
ing's Washington, Yol. I (only). Title and 19 other plates,
proofs on India paper. 4to, in a cloth portfolio. N. Y. 1857

2404. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Gen. George Wash-
ington's Account with the United States, from 1775 to 1783.
Facsimile of the original MS. Folio, half leather. N. Y. 1857

* With the autograph of John Hutchings, the publisher.

2405. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Kirkland (Mrs. C. M.).
Memoirs of Washington. Portrait and illustrations. 12mo,
cloth. N. Y. 1857

* Publishers ' Presentation Copy, with inscription. Inserted
are 2 A. L. S. (one from the author) relative to a portrait of
"Mary Ball."

2406. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Farewell Address to
the People of the United States. Eiiibellislied with arabesque
designs and illustrations. 4to, paper covers. Portrait of
Washington laid in. Foxed. Phila. 1858

2407. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Tuckerman (H. T.).
The Character and Portraits of Washington. Royal 4to, cloth
(rubbed) N. Y. 1859

* Presentation Copy from the publisher, a. P. Putnam, with
autograph inscription on fly-leaf.

2408. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Addresses of tlie City
of New York to George Washington, Math his Replies. Por-
trait. 4to, M-rappers. N. Y. 1867

* Presentation copy from Charles C. Moreau, with inscription
and A. L., S.

2409. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Baker (W. S.). The
Engraved Portraits of Washington, with Notices of the Origi-
nals and Brief Biographical Sketches of the Painters 4to,
cloth, uncut. Phila. 1880

* Limited Edition. Author 's presentation copy. Laid in
are several photographic proofs of Washington portraits, A. L.
S. from various parties, including the author, and newspaper
clippings, all relative to Washington.

2410. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Baker (W S) Me-
dalhc Portraits of Washington, with historical and critical
notes. Frontispiece. 4to, half morocco, uncut. Phila. 1885

* Autograph presentation copy from the author.

r-f^\ WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Atlas to Marshall's
Life of Washington. Engraved title and 10 colored plans.
8vo, half calf. Phila.f n. d.

248

2412. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Irving's Life of
Washington, illustrated, 4 vols. 1«S7 ; Washington's Head-
quarters, 1872; Washington and Napoleon (Lieber), 1864;
Washington at Valley Forge (Bean), »iap, 1876; Washington
Papers. Together, 8 vols. 8vo, various bindings, v. p. — v. d.

2413. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Martha Washington-
ianism (Johnston), 1843; Footprints of Famous Men (Edgar),
illustrated; 1854; Maxims of Washington (Schroeder, 1855;
Washington in Domestic Life (Rush), 1857; The Words of
Washington, N. Y., n. d. ; Washington's Headquarters, illus-
tratiiJ, Newburgh, 1872; Letter to Lord Mahon (Sparks),
1852. Together, 7 vols. 8vo, etc., cloth, etc. v. p. — v. d.

* Some presentation copies.

2414. [WATERHOUSB (BENJAMIN).] A Journal of a
Young Man of ISIassachusetts, who was captured at sea by the
British in I\Iay, 1813, and was confined first, at Melville Island,
Halifax, then at Chatham, in England, and last, at Dartmoor
Prison. Written by Himself. Engraved frontispiece of Dart-
moor Prison. 12mo, half morocco. Bost. 1816

* Laid in are several pages of notes, among them being one
relating to a meeting of the Dartmoor Prison survivors in Phil-
adelphia.

2415. WATSON (ELKAN AH— Agriculturist and author
of "Men and Times of the Revolution") . A. L. S., to Senator
Stephen Van Rensselaer. 2 pp. folio. Albany, Dec. 15, 1792.

* An interesting letter on banking customs.

2416. [WATSON (ELKANAH).] A Tour in Holland in
MDCCLXXXIV. By an American. First Edition. 8vo, old
calf (corner cut from title). Worcester: Isaiah Thomas, 1790

2417. WATSON (ELKANAH). A. L. S., to Andrew Stock-
holm. 2 pp. folio. Pittsfield, Dec. 7, 1809.

2418. WATSON (ELKANAH). D. S., 3 pp. folio, Jan. 5,
1815. Also signed by Smith Thompson.

2419. WATSON (ELKANAH). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Albany,
Jan. 27, 1820, to Smith Thompson.

2420. WATSON (ELKANAH). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Albany, 14th-Feb., 1820, to Smith Thompson, in regard to the
renting of a house

2421 WATSON (ELKANAH). Men and Times of the
Revolution ; or Memoirs of Elkanah Watson, including Jour-
nals, etc. Edited by Winston C. Watson. First Edition
,8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1856

94.00 Another Edition. Portrait and woodcuts. 12mo,

.cloti N. Y. 1857

249

2423. WATSON (JOHN P.). Annals and Occurrences of
New York City and State in the Olden Time. Illustrated.
First Edition. 8vo, sheep. Phila. 1846

* Laid in are the "Appendix" published in 1860, and a let-
ter from the daughter of the author, referring to Mm.

2424. WATSON (JOHN F.). Annals of Philadelphia and
Pennsylvania, in the Olden Time; being a collection of Mem-
oirs, Anecdotes, and Incidents of the City and its Inhabitants.
2 vols. 8vo, cloth. [Phila.] 1850

* Presentation copy from the author.

2425. [WATSON (JOHN F.).] Memoir of John Fanning
Watson, by Benjamin Dorr. Portrait. Bvo, cloth.

Phila. 1861

2426. WATSON (WINSLOW C). Pioneer History of the
Champlain Valley; being an account of the settlement of the
Town of Willsborough by William Gilliland. 8vo, wrappers,
uncut. Albany, 1863

* Presentation copy from the author, with autograph inscrip-
tion to Mr. Lossing, and also A. L. S. to the same, laid in.

2427. WATSON (WINSLOW C). The Military and Civil
History of the County of Essex, New York. Frontispiece and
portraits. 8vo, cloth. Albany, 1869

2428. WATTS (JOHN— Jurist). A. N. S., 1 p. 12mo,
Addressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer acknowledging the
receipt of interest. Dated June 23rd, 1834.

2429. WAY (W. V.). Facts and historical Events of the
Toledo War of 1835. 12mo, wrappers (back worn).

Toledo, 1869

2430. WEBB (GEN. J. WATSON). Speech at the Great
Mass Meeting on the Battle Ground of Tippecanoe . . . 60,000
Freemen in Council. Also, Slavery and its Tendencies, a letter
from Gen. Webb. 2 vols, in 1, Bvo, wrappers. N. Y. 1856

* Laid in is a 1 p. 4to A. L. S. from Daniel Webster, dated,
June 27, 1851, in which he writes, "I loolc upon Col. WehT) as
one of the most powerful writers and efficient editors in the
United States." Also, the copy of a letter from Mr. Lossing
to Gen. Webb.

2431. WEBB (GEN. SAMUEL B.). Reminiscences of Gen.
Webb of the Revolutionary Army, by his son, J. Watson Webb.
Portrait. Royal 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1882

* Author 's presentation copy, with autograph inscription on
fly-leaf, and an A. L. S., inserted, from the same-

2432. WEBSTER (DANIEL). L. S., 1 p. 4to, Dpt. of
State, Washington, Jan. 31, 1851, sending a resolution of
Congress to the Gov. of Kentucky; A. L. S., 2 pp. 12mo, of
Mrs. Webster to Mrs. Madison, issuing an invitation. (2 pieces.)

250

2433. WEBSTER (DANIEL). Eulogy delivered at the
Dedication of the Statue of Daniel "Webstei% Boston, Sept. 17,
1859. By Edward Everett. 8vo, wrappers. IBost. 1859

* Presentation Copy from Edward Everett, with autograph
inscription on fly-leaf.

2434. "WEBSTER (NOAH— American Philologist). D. S.,
N. Y. 1788. Subscribing to the "American Magazine."

2435. WEEDON (GEORGE— Revolutionary General, at
Brandy wine, Germantown, &c.) . A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to Gover-
Qor Jefferson, Richmond [Va.]. Williamsburg, March 10,
1781. Makes a request for more troops upon the advice of
Baron Steuben, in order to strengthen his comparatively de-
fenceless position.

2436. WEEKLY MUSEUM. The New York Weekly
Museum, or. Polite Repository of Amusement and Instruction.
The First Octavo Volume. 8vo, old half sheep. N. Y. 1815

2437. WELLAND CANAL. Papers respecting Claim of
Shareholders in the Late Welland Canal Company, for
Arrears of Interest, under the Act 7th Victoria, Chapter 34.
8vo, wrappers. Quebec, 1853

2438. WELLS (JOHN G.). The Grange Illustrated; or.
Patron's Hand-book, in the interests of the order of Patrons of
Husbandry, by John G. Wells, William Saunders, etc. 8vo,
cloth. N. Y. 1874

2439. WELLS (WILLIAM V.). Explorations and Adven-
tures in Honduras, comprising Sketches of Travel. Maps and
illustrations. First Edition. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1857

* Presentation copy from the author.

2440. WESLEY (JOHN). Tyerman (Rev. L.). The Life
and Times of the Rev. John Wesley, Founder of the Metho-
dists. Portraits. 3 vols. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1872

2441. WESTCOTT (THOMPSON). Life of John Fitch,
the Inventor of the Steamboat. Frontispiece, and other illus-
trations. 12mo, cloth. Phila. 1857

* Presentation Copy from J. A. McAllister, with autograph
inscription on lithographed title.

2442. WESTCOTT (THOMPSON). Names of Persons
who took the Oath of Allegiance to the State of Pennsylvania
between tlie Years 1777 and 1789. With a History of the "Test
Laws" of Pennsylvania. 4to, wrappers, uncut. Phila. 1865

* One of 75 copies printed in 4to, presentation copy from the
publishers.

2443. WEST CHESTER. Directory of the Borough of
West Chester for 1857, containing a complete History of the
Borough [by William Darlington] . 8vo, boards.

^ ^ West Chester, 1857

* Presentation copy from Wm. Darlington, also A. L. S.
laid in.

251

2444. WESTERLO (R[ENSSELAER]— Federalist Mem-
ber of Congress, Dec, 1817-March, 1819 ) . A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to
General Van Rensselaer, referring to the Parade of the 5th
Reg 't. of Cavalry, and the Second Squadron, Sept. 11, 1810.

2445. WESTERN AMERICA. Collections of the Minne-
sota Historical Society, Vol. III. Parts 2 and 3; Annals of
Iowa, Oct. 1871 ; Second Annual Convention of the Y. M. C. A.,
Cinn., 0., Sept. 19 and 20, 1855 ; and others similar. Together,
12 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. v. p. — ^v. d.

2446. WESTERN AMERICA. Transactions of the Depart-
ment of American History of the Minnesota Hist. Socy. ; Pre-
historic Remains, Cincinnati, Ohio; Proceedings of the Ohio
State Forestry Association, March 28, 1884; De Celeron's Ex-
pedition to the Ohio in 1749 ; and others similar. Together,
33 pieces, 8vo and smaller. v. p. — v. d.

* SCAECE LOT.

2447. WESTERN AMERICA. Gem of the West and
Soldiers' Friend for Jan. 1872; Biographical Notices of the
Members of the 55th General Assembly of the State of Ohio;
Collections of the Minnesota Historical Society for 1867 ; Pro-
ceedings of the National Ship-Canal Convention, Chicago,
1863 ; and others similar. Together, 18 pieces, 8vo and smaller,
wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

* Includes many that are Scakcb. Some Presentation Copies
with inscriptions.

2448. WESTERN AMERICA. Magazine of Western His-
tory, 3 pieces; Prehistoric Wisconsin (Butler) ; Minnesota, its
Progress and Capabilities ; The Future of the Northwest ; and
others similar. Together, 12 pieces, small 4to and 8vo.

V. p. — V. d.

2449. WESTERN NEW YORK. House of Representatives ;
War Department. Engineer's Report of the Survey of the
Genesee River, Lake Ontario, Oswego River, &c. Submitted
by Theo. Maurice, Captain of Engineers. 7 plans, and maps.
Report, 8vo, and maps folded to 12mo, unbound.

[Erie, Pa., 1829]

* Scarce. With plans, &c., in excellent condition.

2450. WESTERN STATES. Milwaukee Illustrated, n. d.;
The State of Michigan, 1876 ; and others. Together, 14 pieces,
8vo, wrappers. v. p. — ^v. d.

2451. WESTERN UNITED STATES. Ohio, its Histories
and Antiquities; The City of the Saints; Stansbury's Expedi-
tion to the Great Salt Lake; with Maps. Together, 4 vols,
royal 8vo, cloth. v. p. — v. d.

2452. WESTERN UNITED STATES. Northern Cali-
fornia, Oregon, &c. (Nordhof ) ; California, a Book for
Travellers, &c. (Nordhof) ; Gazetteer of Missouri; History of
Wisconsin; and others similar. Together, 7 vols, royal 8vo
and smaller, cloth and wrappers. v. p. — v. d.

352

2453. WESTERN UNITED STATES. Three Years Res-
idence in Washington Territory ; Pioneer Women of the West ;
Life of Col. Fremont; Crusoe's Island; and others similar.
Together, 6 vols. 8vo and smaller, cloth. v. p. — ^v. d.

2454. WEST INDIES. Petition signed by Philip Ph.
Livingston of the Island of Jamaica in the West Indies, Chris-
tina Livingston, Thomas Jones and the Rev. Dr. John H.
Livingston to the Legislature of New York, praying leave to
bring in a bill to vest the real estate of Philip Livingston in
the above named Philip Ph. Livingston, Isaac Roosevelt and
Robt. C. Livingston. 8 pp. folio. Oct. 25, 1784

2455. WEST POINT, N. Y. Boynton (Edward C). His-
tory of West Point, and its Military Importance during the
American Revolution; and the Origin and Progress of the
United States IMilitary Academy. Colored frontispiece-map,
and other maps and illustrations. 8vo, cloth (portion of back
damaged) . N. Y. 1871

* Inserted are a pen-and-ink map of lands at West Point,
1839; and several A. L. S. and L. S. from the author containing
references to the Point, the family of Benedict Arnold. The
work itself includes many entertaining details relative to , Cadet
Life at the Academy.

2456. WPIEATLEY (PHILLIS). Memoir and Poems of
Phillis Wheatley, a Native African and a Slave. Dedicated to
the Friends of the Africans. [Poems reprinted from the
London edition of 1773.] Lithograph portrait. 12mo, cloth.

Bost.: G. W. Light, 1834

2457.WHBATON (JOSEPH). Appeal of Joseph Wheaton,
Late Deputy Quarter-Master General and Major of Cavalry,
to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America. 8vo, wrappers, uncut.

Dist. of Columbia, 1820

2458. WHEELER (J. H.). Historical Sketches of North
Carolina, from 1584 to 1851. Compiled from original records,
official documents, and traditional statements. With bio-
graphical sketches of her distinguished statesmen,- jurists,
lawyers, soldiers, divines, etc. Frontispieces. 2 vols, in one
8vo, cloth. Pliila. 1851

2459. WHEELOCK (JOHN — Second President of Dart-
mouth College). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, "Dartmouth College,
March 19, 1777," to Gen. Schuyler, in reference to his
brother's wish to enter the army.

2460. WHIPPLE (JOSEPH). History of Acadie, Penob-
scot Bay and River, with a more particular geographical and
statistical view of the District of Maine. 8vo, sewed. In poor
condition and last leaves torn. Bangor, 1816

253

2461. WHITE (A. W.). Memoir of Brig. Gen. Anthony
Walton White of the Continental Army, compiled by Anna
M. W. Woodhull. Portrait. Newark, 1882

* Two long autograph letters signed by W. W. Evans, grand-
son of General A. W. White, to B. J. Lossing, and photographs
of a miniature portrait of Washington, painted by Elizabeth
Sharpless, and a painting representing Kosciuszko laid in.

2462. WHITE (GEORGE). Historical Collections of
Georgia: containing the most interesting facts, traditions,
biographical Sketches, Anecdotes, etc., relating to its history
and antiquities. Numerous portraits and illustrations. 8vo,
half calf. Name on title. N. Y. 1854

* A. L< S. by the author to Messrs. Lossing and Barrett laid
in.

2463. WHITE (G. S.). Memoir of Samuel Slater, the
Father of American Manufactures. Connected with a His-
tory of the Rise and Progress of the Cotton Manufacture in
England and America. Engraved portrait and plates (foxed).
8vo, cloth (back torn). Phila. 1836

2464. WHITE (GEN. HUGH— Member of the Penn. As-
sembly). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Oct 18, 1812. To Gen. Green
Clay, stating that his Brigade had joined Gen. Harrison's
Army.

2465. WHITE (H. A.). Sketches of the Life of Captain
Hugh A. White, of the Stonewall Brigade, by his father. 8vo,
wrappers. Water-stained. Columbia, S. C, 1864

2466. WHITE (OLIVER). Pencil Sketches of Service in
the Marine Artillery. With Some Incidental Reflections on
the Use and Abuse of "Shoulder-Straps, and Things." 8vo,
wrappers. Toulon, 111., 1863

* Presentation Copy. Mailing-wrapper laid in.

2467. WHITE (PHILO). " Pinchincha. " Extracts from
a Discourse delivered in Racine College during July [1862].
8vo, wrappers. Racine, 1862

* Author 's Presentation Copy, with autograph inscription on
title.

2468. -WHITE (RICHARD GRANT). Companion to the
Bryan Gallery of Christian Art; containing Critical Descrip-
tions of the Pictures, and Biographical Sketches of the
Painters ; with an Introductory Essay and an Index. 8vo,
wrappers. N. Y. 1853

2469. [WHITE (RICHARD GRANT).] The New Gospel
of Peace according to St. Benjamin. Book fourth and last.
12mo, original wrappers. N. Y. [1866]

2470. WHITEHEAD (WILLIAM A.). Contributions to
the Early History of Perth Amboy and Adjoining Country.
Maps and illustrations. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1856

* Presentation copy from the author, with 2 A. L. S. inserted.

354

2471. WHITTOCK (NATHANIEL). The Oxford draw-
ing Book, or the Art of Drawing, and the Theory of Practice
and Perspective. 105 lithographic illustrations. Oblong 4to,
half morocco. Lond. : B. Laeey, n. d.

2472. WHITTIBR (JOHN G.). History of Pennsylvania
Hall, which was destroyed by a mob on the 17th of May, 1838.
Colored frontispiece, portrait of J. G. Whittier and 2 engrav-
ings. 8vo, old half morocco. Phila. 1838

* Contains a three-page poem by John G. Whittier, written
for the occasion, and printed here for the first time. Vekt

SCARCE.

2473. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Sumner. Original Poem
of 49 stanzas of 4 lines each. With printed signature. Com-
posed for the Services in Commemoration of Charles Sumner,
Music Hall, Boston, June 9, 1874. Printed on eight 12mo
sheets (one side of paper only), without printer's name or
place of publication. Bost. 1874

* RiKE. On page 6, a new printed verse has been pasted over
the originally-printed verse.

2474. WHITTLESEY (ELISHA). Address for the 45th
Anniversary of the Defence of Ft. Stephenson at Lower San-
dusky (now Fremont) , Ohio. 8vo, wrappers. Toledo, 1858

2475. WHYTE (S. and E. A.). A Miscellany, containing
Remarks on Boswell's Johnson and a Critique on Burger's
Leonora. 12mo, half leather. Dublin, 1799

.2476. [WIBY (C. H.).] Alamance; or, the Great and
Final Experiment. 8vo, half calf (portion of text of two
pages missing). N. Y. 1847

* Inserted is A. L. S. from the author, dated Greensboro,
N. G., April 10, 1852, requesting from Mr. Lossing the loan of
some of his engravings of interest to that locality.

2477. WICKLIFFE (C. A.— Lt. Gov. Kentucky). A. L. S.,
1 p. 4to, to H. Blanton, Agent Bank of Kentucky. Frankfort,
Sept. 13, 1839. Business letter.

2478. [WILDE (OSCAR) .] Ye Soul Agonies in ye Life of
Oscar Wilde. 11 caricature illustrations hy Chas. Kendrick.
8vo, original pictorial wrappers. [N. Y. 1882]

* A rare burlesque published during Wilde 's lecture tour in
America.

2479. WILKINSON (GENERAL JAMES— conspired vdth
Burr to form a Southwestern Empire). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Phila., Mch. 14, 1817, to Col. Solomon Van Rensselaer.

* Mention his "Memoirs" published in 1816: "The Boole
is sought for with vast avidity."

2480. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1817, to S. Van Rensselaer, with leaf of
address (damaged and pieces missing) .

* " The Boole will 1)6 ready for delivery with the Atlas the
SOth of next month." The letter refers to his "Memoirs of
My Own Times," just published.

255

2481. WILKINSON (JAMES). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, German-
town, Dee. 2, 1815, to J. L. Thomson.

2482. [WILKINSON (JAMBS).] Eeport of the Com-
mittee appointed to inquire into the Conduct of General
AVilkinson. Dingranis and tables. Svo, old half sheep.

Wash. 1811

* An interesting item in connection with the Aaron Burr
conspiracy. One of the plates gives the key to Burr's cipher.

2483. WILKINSON (JAMES). Diagrams and Plans, illus-
trative of the Principal Battles and Military Affairs, treated
of in Memoirs of mv Own Times. 4to, boards, uncut.

Phila. 1816

* Laid in are several sketches in pencil and by pen, together
with 2 A. L. S. from A. Duryee and A. Greble, &c.

2484. AVILKINSON (JAMES). Memoirs of my Own
Times. With Atlas. 4 vols. Svo (atlas in 4to), boards. Vols.

1 and 3 imperfect. Not returnable. Phila. 1816

2485. WILLIAAl AND ilARY COLLEGE. The History
of the College of William and Mary, from its Foundation,
1660, to 1874. 8vo, cloth. Richmond, 1874

* Presentation copy from the faculty, with inscription.

2486. [WILLIAMS (D.).] Lessons to a Young Prince, by
an Old Statesman, on the present disposition in Europe to
General Revolution. With the addition of a Lesson on the
mode of studying and profiting by the reflections on tile
French Revolution, by Edmund Burke. J copperplates. Svo,
half calf. N. Y. : Cliilds and Swaine, 1791

2487. AVILLIAilS (EDWIN). Presidents' Messages:
Inaugural, Annual, and Special, from 1789 to 1846. Compiled
from Official Sources. Frontispieces and engraved titles.

2 vols. Svo, old sheep. N. Y. 1846

* Inserted is an A. L. S. from the compiler to Mr. Lossiug.

2488. WILLIAMS (ELEAZER). Life of Te-ho-ra-gwa-
ne-gen, alias Tomas Williams, a chief of the Caughnawaga
tribe of Indians in Canada. Svo, sewed. Albany, Munsell, 1859

* Limited to 200 copies.

2489. WILLIAMS (ELISHA— Founder of the town of
Waterloo, N. Y.). A, L. S., 1 p. 4to, Feb. 11, 1828, announc-
ing the death of Governor Clinton.

2400. AVILLIAMS (J.— American jurist). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to, to Lt.-Gov. S. Van Rensselaer. Salem, Feb. 22, 1800.

* " My dear Frii-nd:

We have procured in a few liours abundant testimony agt.
the present Sheriff . . . Please let me urge your influence to
jireveiit his reappointment . . . Send the letter immediately to
den. Schuyler . . malce no delay, be on your guard. The
adversaries are in and about all our irays. and without care
and vigilaitee we shall be swallowed up, ij-e."

256

2491. WILLI A]MS (J. R.— Mayor of Detroit, lAIicli.).
A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Maj.-Gen. Solomon Van Rensselaer, in-
viting him to a Public Dinner to be given in his honor. Detroit,
July 11, 1825.

2492. WILLIAMS (ROBERT— Gov. of Mississippi Terri-
tory). L. S., 3 pp. 4to, to Hon. Henry Dearborn, Secty. of
War, on military matters. Washington, March 20th, 1807.

* ' ' Oh my arrival here in January the country was in con-
siderahle commotion relative to Col, Burr's cons]iiracy," etc.

2493. WILLIAMS (ROBERT). Indenture for property in
Poughkeepsie. 1 p. folded. Signed also by Smith Thompson,
Gilbert Livingston and Robert P. Livingston. (Corner bear-
ing signature torn off, but preserved.) April, 1795.

2494. WILLIAMSON (HUGH). Observations on the Cli-
mate in different parts of America, compared with the Climate
in corresponding parts of the other continent. To which are
added the complexions of the human race ; with some account
of the Aborigines of America. 8vo, half calf. N. Y. 1811

2495. [WILLS (JOHN).] Rifle Shots at Past and Passing
Events. A Poem in Three Cantos — Being Hits at Time on
the Wing. By an Inhabitant of the Comet of 1861. 8vo,
wrappers, uncut. Phila. [1862]

♦Author's Presentation Copy to Major-Gen. Lewis "Wallace,
with autograph inscription on title-page.

2496. WILLSON (MARCIUS). American History; com-
prising Historical Sketches of the Indian Tribes ; description
of American Antiquities ; History of Mexico ; and History of
Texas Marginal maps, and numerous text illustrations. 8vo,
cloth. , N. Y. 1847

2497. WILSON (D.). The Life of Jane McCrea, with an
Account of Burgoyne's Expedition in 1777. 12mo, cloth.

N. Y. 1853

* Inserted is A. L, S. from the author, and two from Geo.
Harvey, relative to sample pieces of the Jane McCrea tree.

2498. WILSON (HENRY). History of the reconstruction
Measures of the 39th and 40th Congress, 1865-68. Portrait.
12mo, cloth. Hartford, 1868

2499. WILSON (WILLIAM). Poems, edited by B. J.
Lossing. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. Poughkeepsie, 1869

* Presentation copy from the printer to B. J. Lossing.

2500 WILSON (WILLIAM). Poems, Edited by B. J.
Lossing. Portrait. 12mo, cloth. Poughkeepsie, 1881

* Presentation copy from the publisher to B. J. Lossing.

257

2501. WILSON'S (Commissary) Orderly Book. Expedi-
tion of the British and Provincial Army, under Maj. -General
Jeffery Amherst, against Ticonderoga and Crown Point, 1759.
Map. Small 4to, wrappers, uncut. Albany : Munsell, 1857

* Presentation copy from the editor and owner of the manu-
script J. Watts de Peyster to B. J. Lossing; also A. L. S. from
the former inserted.

2502. WINGATE (JOHN— American General). A. L. S.,
2 pp. folio, to General Green Clay, St. Marys [0.], April 24,
1813. Offers suggestion as to the proper transportation of
Provisions.

* Fine specimen with mention of General Harrison.

2503. WINGPIELD (E. M.). "A Discourse of Virginia,"
now first printed from the original MS. in the Lambeth Li-
brary. Edited with notes and an introduction by Charles
Deane. Royal 8vo, wrappers. Bost. : Privately printed, 1860

* Very limited issue. Presentation copy from the editor to
B. J. Lossing.

2504. WINTHROP (ROBERTO.). Washington, Bowdoin,
and Franklin, as Portrayed in Occasional Addresses. Frontis-
piece and facsimiles. 8vo, cloth. Bost. 1876

* Autograph presentation copy from the author.

2505. WINTHROP (ROBERT C). Oration on the Hun-
dretli Anniversary of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, de-
livered at Yorktown. 8vo, wrappers. Bost. 1881

* Presentation A. L. S. from the author to B. J. Lossing, laid
in.

2506. WIRT (WILLIAM), A. L. S., 1825; A. Blanchard,
A. L. S., Salem, 1791, on the Mass. Boundary ; H. van Schaack,
A. L. S., 1808; J. H. Hubbard, A. L. S., 1826; T, Coopee,
A. L. S., 1790; T. MoERis, A. L. S., 1794; D. Parish, A. L. S.,
1813; S. Thompson, and Elkanah Watson, D. S., 1816;
S. Bbardsley, a. L. S., 1828; W. Morton, A. L. S., 1804;
S. Gouveeneur, a. N. S., 1821, announcing the death of James
Monroe; F. Bloodgood, three A. L. S., 1818; N. Jaevis,
A. L. S., 1836. (15)

2507. WISCONSIN. Catalogue of the Wisconsin State
Historical Society for 1873, 2 vols. ; Another Set ; 1 Extra Vol.
II; for 1875-8; 1878-81. Also, Wisconsin Historical Collec-
tions for 1856 ; 1869-72 ; 1873-6 ; 1877-9 ; 1880-82, 2 vols. ; 1883-
5; 1888. Portraits, maps and illustrations. Together, 15 vols.
8vo, cloth. Madison, Wis., 1873-1888

* Includes some presentation copies.

2508. WISE (HENRY A.— Governor of Virginia), D. S.;
Andrew Billings, — Revolutionary officer, A. D. S. ; John
Forsyth, D. S. ; and others, two being copies of letters by
Jefferson and Joseph Brant. Together 7 pieces.

258

2509. WISE (H. A.). Captain Brand, of the "Centipede."
A Pirate of eminence in the "West Indies, by Harry Gringo.
Illustrations. First Edition. 8vo, cloth. N. Y. 1864

2510. WITBECK (THOMAS). L. S. to Stephen Van
Rensselaer, relating his experiences during a campaigning trip
through Rensselaer County. 1 p. folio. Dated April 28, 1793.

2511. WITCHCRAFT. Goodell (Abner C). Further
Notes on the History of Witchcraft in Massachusetts, con-
taining Additional Evidence of the Passage of the Act of 1711,
for Reversing the Attainders of the Witches, etc. Facsimile
of the Act. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Cambridge, 1884

* One of 200 copies printed. Author 's Presentation Copy,
with inscription on front cover. Laid in is an A. L. S. from
the same.

2512. WITHERSPOON (JOHN). The Dominion of Provi-
dence over the Passions of Men. A Sermon preached at
Princeton, i\Iay 17, 1776. Being the general Past appointed
by the Congress through the United Colonies. To which is
added an Address to the Natives of Scotland residing in
Ajnerica. 8vo, half calf. Waterstained and scribbling on
title. Phila.: R. Aitken, 1776

2513. WOLCOTT (OLIVER, JR.— Secretary of the Treas-
ury, founder of the Bank of North America, Gov. of Connecti-
cut). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, to Andrew Adams, Litchfield, Conn.
Hartford, Dec. 26, 1785. Financial letter requesting his
deposition in a case before the Hartford Court. (Portions of
three or four words missing.)

2514. WOLCOTT (OLIVER, JR.). A. L. S., 2 pp., 4to. To
Stephen Van Rensselaer. March 18th, 1813.

*"I take the liberty to transmit to you a Statement of my
advances and engagements for Mr. Alexander Hamilton, etc."

2515. WOLCOTT (OLIVER, JR.). L. S., 1 p., small folio,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer. New York, March 27, 1813.
Financial letter in which the writer refers to [an] Alexander
Hamilton of Taylor and Hamilton, Mr. Gracie, &c.

2516. WOOD (FERNANDO— Mayor of New York).
A. L. S., 1 p., 4to. Dated July 3, 1841.

2517. WOOD (JAMES — General in the Revolution and
Governor of Virginia, 1796-99). D. S. March 1799, with
seal. Certificate to a citizen of Richmond in an affair relat-
ing to a stolen negro.

2518. WOODBURY (AUGUSTUS). A Narrative of the
Campaign of the First Rhode Island Regiment in the Spring
and Summer of 1861. Portrait and map. 12mo, cloth.

Providence, 1862
* Presentation copy, with A. L. S. of the author.

2519. The same. Another copy.

259

2520. WOODBURY (LEVI— Jurist and Statesman)'.
A. L. S., 1 p., 4to. To A. G. Zabriskie, June, 1842. (Mounted.)

2521. WOODBURY (LEVI— Governor of New Hampshire,
etc. ) . A. L. S., 1811, and L. S. 1839 ; W. Mobton, two A. L. S.
1808; W. G-. Preston, A. L. S. 1813; S. L. Gouveeneub,
A. L. S., 1823 ; E. P. Livingston, A. L. S., 1823 ; Wm. Pauld-
ing, A. L. S., 1811 ; Abraham Lott, A L. S., 1790; J. Jenkins,
A. L. S., 1813. (lOO

2522. WOODROW (G.). The Biographical Gallery, com-
prising 240 portraits of Distinguished Characters of All Na-
tions. Portraits. 12mo, cloth. Lond. 1834

2523. WOODWARD (ASHBEL). Life of General Na-
thaniel Lyon. Portrait, dx. 12mo, cloth. Hartford, 1862

* Presentation copy from the author, with inscription. Laid
in are 2 A. L. S. from the author, and an envelope.

2524. WOODWARD (ASHBEL). A Historical Address
delivered in Franklin, Connecticut, October 14th, 1868. Map
and portraits. 8vo, cloth. New Haven, 1870

* Presentation copy with inscription.

2525. WOOL (JOHN E.). A Sketch of the Life and Pub-
lic Services of Maj.-Gen. John E. Wool, L^nited States Army.
Portrait. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1851

* With autograph presentation inscription from Gen. Wool
on wrapper.

2526. The same ; also a presentation copy.

2527. WOOLSEY (MELANCTHON). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to
[1781], to Henry Livingston.

2528. WOOLSEY (MELANCTHON). D. S., 2 pp. folio,
Feb. 24, 1801. Alfeo with signatures of Jonas Piatt, Smith
Thompson (Secretary of the Navy), and Paul Schenck.

2529. WOOLSEY (MELANCTHON D.). 2 A. L. S., folio,
one to Gilbert Livingston. Dated Plattsburgh [N. Y.],
Oct. 20, 1790, and Jany. 25, 1791.

2530. WORCESTER SOCIETY OF ANTIQUITY. Con-
stitution and Bylaws. 1877; Proceedings, 1877-87; Records
of the Proprietors of the Town of Worcester; Early Rec-
ords of the Town of Worcester; Worcester Town Records,
1763-1800; and other publications of the Society. Together,
28 pieces. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. Worcester, 187T-1890

* A long series of the society's publications.

2531. WORTH (WILLIAM J.— General). A. L. S., 3 pp.
4to, New York, Sept. 29, 1848, to Gen. Pillow, asking hiiil
to make a statement to counteract the effect of " certain
scandalous statements made by Lt. Col. Hitchcock in a
letter ... in the New York Courier and Enquirer," which
reflected upon the conduct of Winfleld Scott.

260

253''-. WORTHINGTON (THOMAS— Governor of Ohio).
A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Piqua, Aug. 24, 1812, to Governor Meigs.

2533. WRIGHT (PHEBE). Tlie Blind Girl's Poems.
Temperance and other Poems. 8vo, sewed, uncut.

Poughkeepsie, 1839

2534. WYNNE'S Historical Documents from the Old
Dominion. No. V. The Vestrj' Book of Plenrico Parish,
Virginia, 1730-1773, comprising a History of St. John's
Chnrcli, Richmond, Va. , with Notes and Introduction by
R. A. Brock. 8vo text on 4to sheets loose and uncut.

Richmond, Va., 1872
* Printed for private distribution. Laid in are 2 A. L. S.,
from the author, one of them giving the subjects of the other
numbers of the Historical Documents series. Author's presen-
tation copy.

2535. "STATES (ROBERT— Chief Justice of the Supreme

-^ Court of New York). D. S. in vellum, folio.
N. Y , Jan. 25, 1793, giving license to Nathaniel Lawrence
to act as a counsellor at law.

-.^536. YATES (ROBERT). D S., 2 pp. folio, Nov. 13,
17'^9, restoring Gilbert Livingston to his previous standing
as a member of the New York Bar.

2537. YATES (ROBERT). D. S., on vellum, with seal,
licensing Smith Thompson (later Secretary of the Navy) to
practice law before the Court. May 6, 1796.

2538. YORK, PA. History of York County, from its
Erection to the Present Time, by W. C. Carter and A. J.
Glossbrenner. Frontispiece of the court-Jiouse. 12mo, old
tree calf. York, 1834

2539. YOUNG (EDWARD). Labor in Europe and
America; a Special Report on the rates of wages, the cost
of subsistence, etc. 8vo, cloth. Phila. 1875

2540. YOUNG (JOSEPH). A. L. S., 3 pp 4to, Albany,
Oct. 24, 1776, to Gen. Schuyler, giving reports of move-
ments of British troops under Burgoyue and Johnson.

2541. r^-ENGER TRIAL. A Brief Narrative of the Case
^ and Trial of John Peter Zenger, Printer of

the New York Weekly Journal, for a Libel. Small 4to, half
calf. N. Y. : Reprinted by John Holt, 1770

* From the result of this famous trial dates the establishment
of the Liberty of the Press in America. Laid in are several
A. L. S., memoranda, a newspaper clipping, and a view, all
having reference to Andrew Hamilton, one of the lawyers for
the defence in this trial.

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Americana

THE LIBRARY OF THB liATE

Benson f , flossing

AMERICAN HISTOKIAN

PART m
AUTOGRAPHS, PKINTS, BROADSIDES

MS. Minutes of the Federal Convention op 1788 ; Signed Ordinance
FOR THE Secession of Virginia ; Rbtolutionart War Letters of
Gen. Philip Schuyler ; Contemporary Narratives op the Battles
of Lundy's Lane, Fort Meigs, Antibtam, etc. ; Documents relat-
ing to the Susquehanna Question ; Notes of Lincoln and a
Letter prom the Superintendent op Police on the Plot to
Assassinate President Lincoln in Baltimore ; Charles Willson
Peale's Pocket Diary ; Official Letter op the Spanish Governor
on the Killing op Philip Nolan in Texas ; Many Documents op
THE Confederacy, including Gen. Pillow's Orderly Book ; Let-
ter OF Gen. Ewell describing the Burning of Richmond ; Letters
of Grant, J. E. B. Stuart, "Stonewall" Jackson, Charles Lee,
Oliver Wolcott, Jambs Wilkinson, John Brown of Osawatomie,
AND others.

aimong t^e (JEngrabingjS :

Tiebout's City Hall, N. Y. , 1790; the "Bowling Green," Washing-
ton, 1798 ; Birch's New York, 1803 ; Tiebout's Battle op Lake
Erie ; and many Rare and Interesting Prints of the Revolu-
tion, the War of 1813, and the Civil War.

9Lmong t^e ^amp^ltt^ mitx ^mati^itit^:

John Brown of Osawatomie, Provisional Constitution and Ordi-
nances for the United States, 1854 ; Kentucky Broadsides
printed by John Bradford, the first printer in the State, and
others.

to be sold

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Part III — Autographs, Prints, Broadsides

FIEST SESSION
Monday Afternoon, October 28, at 2:30 o'clock

1. [ALLEN (ETHAN).] Letter from a resident of
Montreal at the time of the attack. A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio, Montreal, Oct. 19, 1775, of Sir Brook Watson, Offi-
cer under Monckton and Wolfe in the French and Indian War,
known as the "Wooden-legged Commissary," afterwards Lord
Mayor of London. To John Butler in Nova Scotia.

* " This City and the greatest Part of the Province would
have fallen- into the hands of the Colonists on ye SSth of last
Month, had not the Inhabitants march' d out to meet and give
them Battle. They fought, Conquer 'd and saved the Province-
Colonel Allen who Commanded this despicable Party of Plun-
derers was with most of Sis Wretches Taken. I think Gen-
Gage cant winter at Boston. Consiquently that he must soon
send part of his Troops to Halifax and the rest to this Province
where they are much wanted, for notwithstanding the Bostonians
are not likely soon to take St. Johns there is some danger of
their getting this Town, ' ' etc.

See also Watson (Brook), No. 276.

2. ARNOLD'S DEFENCE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN.
Manuscript document, large folio : ' ' Account of Monies ad-
vanced by Major General Schuyler to Artificers, Labourers
and other persons employed in performing the Services or fur-
nishing the Articles mentioned" (building the boats for Bene-
dict Arnold to oppose the British advance), 1775.

* Jeremiah Halsey is marked as commander of the "vessels
on Lake Champlain. ' '

3. BALTIMORE, Md. Large folio engraving containing
24 circular views of public buildings, churches, etc., in Balti-
more, with the name of the architect of each. Ca. 1825. With
presentation inscription to B. J. Lossing from J. H. Naff,
Balto. '

4. BARTON (W. P. C. — American Botanist and Naval
Surgeon). A. L. S., 2 pp. to Commodore Stephen Decatur,
asking that he use his influence with the Secretary of the U. S.
Navy regarding the latter 's intention to "quash the Hospital
Establishment." Washington, n. d.

5. BATTLE OF BLACK ROCK, July 11, 1813. Manu-
script Narrative, unsigned, 5 pp. folio, the two final pages in a
different hand.

* A conteinporary account describing the attack, the use of
Gen. P. B. Porter 's house as headquarters for the British,
Porter's unexpected return and rout of the British and the
behavior of the Indians who were assisting the Americans.

6. BATTLE OF CHICKAMAUGA. Document Signed,
and with corrections in the handwriting of Gen. W. B. Hazen,
in the form of a letter to Benson J. Lossing. 18 pp. 4to,
Fort Reno, Dakota T'y, August 23, 1866.

' Account of the Battle of Chickamauga, containing free
criticism of the Union commanders. " Aiovt headquarters were
two plotting, amhit'ious men, who in the certain fall of their
commander hoped to place themselves m greater power — Gens.
Granger, comd'g the ith Corps, and Garfield, Chief of Staff,
were the advisers and supporters of the Com,mander-in-Chief ;
one without scruple, only for himself, hoping to command the
army, and the other by his shrewdness to gain two stars and
a corps. Mr. Dana was there and watched everything," etc.

7. BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG. Bird's-eye view of the
Battlefield, with the position of the troops on both sides
marked. Drawn by J. B. Bachelder. Laege folio litho-
graph PRINTED IN COLORS, by Endjcott. 1863.

* Proof.

8. BATTLE OP LAKE CHAMPLAIN. Contemporary
MANUSCRIPT, 2 pp. folio. Undated (but 1814), giving an ac-
count of McDonough's Victory, Sept. 11, 1814, on Lake Cham-
plain.

9. BATTLE OF LUNDY'S LANE. Autograph Docu-
ment, unsigned, 8 pp. folio, entitled "Capt. William McDon-
ald's Testimony before a Court of Inquiry on Gen. J. W.
Ripley," relating to the movements of the Second Brigade.

* A sanguinary battle known also as the Battle of Niagara
Palls or the Battle of Bridgewater. The Americans were led by
Gens. Jacob Brown, Winfield Scott and J. W. Ripley. After
taking the British Batteries, they drove them back four times,
Gens. Brown and Scott being wounded in the last encounter,
the command was left to Eipley, who was severely censured for
withdrawing the troops without destroying the cannon, and on
sunrise of July 26th the batteries were again in possession of
the British. Capt. McDonald, whose statement is given, par-
ticipated in the battle and thoroughly establishes the personal
bravery of Gen. Eipley during the battle. A contemport ac-
count OF THE UTMOST INTEREST.

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10. BATTLE OP LUNDY'S LANE. A. D. S. Statement
-of Col. H. Leavenworth, Bridgewater, July 25, 1814, being a

CONTEMPORARY MANUSCRIPT ACCOUNT SIGNED of the Battle of

Lnndy's Lane. 11 pages, folio. Signed, with a pen-and-ink
map on the last page, showing the position of the troops.

^ * Col. H. Leavenworth m as distinguished at both the Battle of
Chippewa and Lundy's Lane, the great contest in the War of
1H12 near Niagara Falls. Chippewa was fought on July 5th,
and three weeks later, on July 25, 18U, was fought the Battle
of Lundy's Lane. This Document was evidently prepared fo»
the "Court of Inquiry" held immediately after the battle on
the eonduet of Gen. Ripley. Col. Leavenworth also bears testi-
mony to Gen. Ripley's bravery, and gives an account of the
actions in which Gen. Scott and Gen. Jacob Broivn were
wounded. (See Lot. No. 9).

11. BATTLE OF LUNDY'S LANE. Autograph Map by
General James Wilkinson. Polio map drawn in pen-and-
ink, with positions of the troops, British and American, marked
in the handwriting of Gen. Wilkinson. The map shows the
Niagara River from Lake Ontario to a few miles above the
Palls oi, Niagara. The sites of the battles of Queenstown,
Chippewa, and Lundy's Lane are indicated and the move-
ments and different positions of the troops in the last men-
tioned battle are noted in Gen. Wilkinson's autograph.

12. BATTLE OP NEW ORLEANS. A Correct View of
the Battle Near the City of New Orleans, on the Eighth of
January, 1815, Under the Command of Genl. Andrew Jack-
son, etc. Curious folio engraving by Francisco Scacki. Por-
trait of Andrew Jackson inset in the title. On the reverse
another copy of the same engi^aving is printed with some
variations.

13. BATTLE OP QUEENSTOWN, 1812. The Original
Manuscript Report by Nicholas Gray (signed) to Gen. Van
Rensselaer describing the Niagara frontier, detailing the posi-
tions of the British defences, the places where crossing would
te impossible and where a crossing might be forced, accom-
panied by a full-page pen-and-ink map with the possible cross-
ings of the Niagara River from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario
marked. 7 pp. folio, dated Lewiston, August 31, 1812.

* Mr. Lossing in his Pield Book of the War of 1812 refers
to this interesting and valuable document, and states that he
used the map in making his own map of the Niagara Frontier.
It is eA-ident that the attack was made at Lewiston from the
opinions given in this document, as Col. Gray enlarges on the
possibility of crossing there, describes the approaches to Queens-
town, and notes the distance from there of the British main
force. The battle was fought six weeks after the date of the
document.

14. BATTLE OP ST. REGIS. Manuscript copy of Major
Guilford Dudley Young's report of the attack on the British
at St. Regis, dated French Mills, Oct. 24, 1812, in the hand-

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■writing of the Rev. Eleazer Williams, 4 pp. folio ; also A. L. S.
of the Rev. Eleazer Williams, 1 p. folio, 1855, sending the
copy to ilr. Lossing.

* The Kev. Eleazer Williams is celebrated for his claim to
be Louis XVII of France, the ' ' lost Dauphin. ' ' In the battle,
tlie first flag captured from the British in a combat, was taken
by W. L, Jlarcy, later well known as an explorer, soldier, sena-
tor, governor, secretary of war, and secretary of state.

15. BATTLE OP SOUTH MOUNTAIN AND ANTIE-
TAM. Manuscript Account, probably written by Col. Hof-
man of Doubleday's division. 5 sheets, folio, containing over
6 pages of writing, not signed or dated. Sketch of the battle-
field of Antietam in colored pencils, and a sketch of an unusual
type of solid shot found on the field Sept. 17, 1862. 3 pieces.

''"Ill the early part of the aetion Gen. Hateh, our division
commander, having heen very severely wounded, the command
deriAved upon Gen. Douhleday, and the command of his brigade
devolved upon me," etc.

16. BLAND (COL. THEODORIC). Autograph draft in
his handwriting of General Orders issued Charlotteville, May
3, 1779, defining garrison limits and other regulations. 2 pp.'
folio. Slightly damaged.

''"Col. Bland lieinii sensible of the had effects tluit have
arisen and man arise by suffering the Non. Command. Officers
and Soldiers of the Convention Troops who are on parole to
go at large and spread themselves at considerable distance .
thinks himself by no means responsible in allowing to continue,"
and therefore makes regulations. The Convention troops were
the prisoners of Burgoyne's army.

17. BOSTON GAZETTE AND COUNTRY JOURNAL
(THE), No. 784. Monday, April 16, 1770. 4 pp. folio.
Boston, Edes & Gill, 1770.

* The Boston Massacre had taken place on March 5th pre-
vious, and this paper contains a protest from one of the Grand-
Jurymen that ' ' two high-handed rioters concerned in the horrid
Massacre'' had not been arrested; Gov. Hutchinson's protest
against the refusal to pay his salary and the reply of the'
Assembly ; Paul Eevere 's advertisement of his print of ' ' Bos-
ton and the British Ships of War landing their Troops in 1768",
and other important items.

18. BROADSIDE OF THE PROVINCIAL CONGRESS,
N. Y. Print€d broadside, being a commission appointing
Abraham Ten Broeck, Colonel of the Third regiment. The
blank spaces filled in by hand. Autograph signatures of
Nathaniel Woodhull, and Robert Benson, dated October 20,
1775.

* The autograph of Nathaniel Woodhull, President of the
Provincial Congress, is rare. On the commencement of hostilities
he was appointed a brigadier-general, and fought in the battle
of Long Island. Escaping from the rout, he was later cap-
tured by the British, receiving wounds at the time that resulted
in his death.

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19. BROADSIDE. Threatened War with France.
1797-8. Broadside, 2 pp. folio, Phila., July 8, 1797, in the
form of an open letter from Matthew Clay on the position of
the French since tlie Jay Treaty with England in 1795.

* With a short A. L. S. from Matthew CUay on blank page 3,
and cover address to Gen, Green Clay.

20. BROADSIDE OF THE WAR OF 1812. General
Orders of Gen. Green Clay, Cincinnati, April 7, 1813. Printed
broadside. 1 p. small folio.

* A warlike address to his command when leaving Kentucky
to go to the relief of Gen. Wm. H. Harrison at Fort Meigs.

21. [BROWN (GEN. JACOB).] A. D. unsigned, 4 pp.
folio, by Gen. Thos. S. Jesup (under Hull and served at Chip-
pewa and Niagara in the War of 1812), on the military char-
acter of Gen Jacob Brown, written in March, 1828.

* Gen. Brown died Feb. 24, 1828. He was noted in the War
of 3812 from Ogdensburg to Lundy's Lane and Fort Erie.

22. BROWN (JOHN, of Osawatomie). Constitution and
Ordinances for the U. S. Original copy of the "Provisional
Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United y
States." 12mo, 15 pp., printed on blue paper with the water-
mark ' ' Pirie and Sons, 1854, ' ' roughly stitched.

* Of the greatest rarity, and undoubtedly one of the most
interesting mementoes of John Brown. This "Provisional Con-
stitution" was supposed to have been made about 1858, when
he was planning the outbreak that took place at Harper 's Ferry
in 1859, but it is probable that it was prepared and printed much
sooner. The Preamble, forty-eight Articles and Schedule, from
the care with which they were written were evidently the result
of long thought and elaboration.

(See Illustration.)

23. BROWN (JOHN, of Osawatomie). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Akron, Ohio, 3 Jany. 1855. To Mr. Henry Thompson.

* The letter is to his children, on personal matters: "On my
return from North Elba. I was disappointed of about $300 for
Cattle sold Brother Fredk. I am still in the same condition,, he
having gone to Illinois just before J left to go East . .
This puis it out of my power to move my family at present, 4-
u'ill untill I get my money unless I sell off my Devon Cattle
which I cannot without great sacrifice before Spring opens.
I am now unable to say whether wc can get off before Spring or
not. . Owen and Fredk. were with their uncle Edward in
Meridosia, Illinois. . I may send one of the hoys before the
family go on, but am not now determined."

A valuable letter wTitten on the eve of the movement that
made John Brown famous. In this year John Brown moved to
Kansas, some of his sous preceding, and from his arrival there
John Brown's "soul went marching on." Autographs of John
Brown are extremely rare.

24. BUTLER (GEN. BENJAMIN P.). L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
Mar. 18, 1865, to Mr. Lossing, enclosing a copy (12 pp. folio)
of Gen. Whiting's answers to Gen. Butler's questions regard-
ing the attack on Fort Fisher. Also, a copy in Mr. Lossing 's
writing of Gen Butler's proposals for the attack on Fort
Fisher; a copy of Gen. Graham's proposition in 1864; and an
autograph note from Gen. Butler to Admiral Porter, sent by
burning signals on the evening of the 24th of December, 1864,.
off Fort Fisher. 5 pieces.

25. BUTLER (GENERAL BENJAMIN F.). A. L. S.,
3 pp. 4to, Washington, D. C, March 8, 1868. To Benson J.

Lossing.

* ' ' The medal distributed to the colored troops, the engrav-
ing of which you enclose to me, had its origin in this way: I
put 3000 colored troops in column of division under Brig. Gen.
Charles Paine and directed him to make an attaclc on the
enemy's works on Newmairket heights. This was done iy charg-
ing thro' the marsh, over the creek, up the hill thro' double
lines of abatis at double quick. Never was a charge more gal-
lantly made or works more splendidly carried, altho' with very
considerable loss; but the troops never faltered." This was
the only silver medal given to private troops during the war,
A copy of the engraving mentioned above is enclosed.

26. BUTLER (ZEBULON), and SUSQUEHANNA PUR-
CHASE. Deed from James Forsyth, New London, Conn., to
Col. Zebulon Butler of "One Half Proprietor's Share in the
Susquehannah Purchase and also One full Right or Share
called a Settleing Share in said Purchase," etc. 1 p. folio,
September 3, 1772.

* The Susquehanna Company was formed in Connecticut in
1753 to plant a colony in the Wyoming Valley, where, in 1778^
occurred the awful Massacre in which Col. Butler commanded a,
garrison. At the time of this purchase, the Valley had but
recently passed through its civil war period [1769-71] and was
at peace, the tract being left in the hands of the "Yankees
from Connecticut. ' '

27. CHASE (PHILANDER and MARY). D. S., 1 p. large
folio, October, 1804. Mortgage of land in Poughkeepsie.

* The Episcopal Bishop who founded the Church in Ohio and
the West. The document is also signed by Gerardus Clark, D.
Brooks, Lawyer and Officer in the Revolution, and recorded with
signature of Gilbert Livingston.

28. CHEROKEE INDIANS. The Cherokee Nation vs. the
State of Georgia. Notes of Argimient by Smith Thompson,
11 pages, folio, unsigned and undated {circa 1823, when
Judge Thompson was a member of the Supreme Court of the
United States).

* The question involved was a right of property under the
laws and treaties of the United States, and the injunction was
asked to prevent a violation of such rights. "Georgia has no
power to change their [the Indians] condition. Congress cmU
only do this. Every Iranch of this Government has acknowl-
edged the independence and right of self gov't in these In-
dians. ' '

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Sytrd and vhlatifin of th^e'''S^f'W''>^^%*0i^l^^i,j-_'
t^ths set forth in ^r 'J[}tdafei^^n,i.of'f%^j

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John Brown's Provisional Constitution.

29. CIVIL WAR. The Red Rivee Expedition. Manu-
script account, 27 pages folio, of the Red River Expedition,
1864. Unsigned.

* The narrative is addressed ' ' General, ' ' and commences : "I
have the honor to submit the following memorandum report of
the part taken by my command in the Red Elver Expedition, ' '
etc. It narrates the operations of the 17th Army Corps, com-
manded by Gen. T. Kilby Smith, during the whole of the Ex-
pedition to its return. The document is possibly Gen. T. K.
Smith 'p first draft of his report to Gen. McPherson, as it
contains a few corrections.

30. CIVIL WAR. Red River Expedition. Written Re-
port, signed by Colonel J. B. Moore, addressed to Captain
William Warner, of the part taken by the First Brigade in the
Red River Expedition. Dated Headquarters Vicksburg, Miss.,
May 24, 1864. 24 pp. 4to.

* Report from a brigade commander under Gen. T. Kilby
Smith, who supported the Division commanded by Gen. Mower
in the Red River Expedition.

31. CIVIL WAR. A. L. S., 1 p. 12mo, from L. Reed, giving
a description of the services of Brize's Sharpshooters, as
organized by General Fremont. Nov. 27, 1866.

32. CIVIL WAR. Tennessee Campaign. The material
bearing of the Tennessee Campaign in 1862 upon the destinies
of our Civil AVar. By Judge L. D. Evans, Wash., n. d. ; Gage
(Matilda J.). Who planned the Tennessee Campaign; or,
Anna Ella Carroll vs. U. S. Grant. (MS. note on margin)
n. p. — n. d. Together, 2 vols. 8vo, paper covers.

33. CIVIL WAR. General Kenly and the Battle of Win-
chester, 4 pp. MS. document, with separate corrections in
Kenly 's autograph; Inspection Report of army wagons, Aug.
1862, blanks filled in by hand and signed by Wm. H. Kerr,
Inspector General (in duplicate) ; 2 A. L. S. of Henry T.
Drowne and 5 pp. MS. in regard to the Sabine Pass Expedi-
tion, N. Y. 1866-7 ; 3 A. L. S. of Gen. W. W. H. Davis referring
to the Siege of Morris Island, Doylestown, 1866,' and 5 others.
Together, 14 pieces.

34 CIVIL WAR newspaper: "The Black Hawk
Chronicle"; Monday, Junes, 1863. Vol. 1, No. L 2 pp.

* The First Number of a journal printed by the men on
board Admiral Porter's flagship "Black Hawk" during the
Siege of Vicksburg. "Terms, 2,000 dollars per annum m Con-
federate notes, or equal weight in cord wood." The object of
the paper was "merely to chronicle the Military and Naval
events of each week," and as "no special reporter belongs to
the establishment, they [the public] may naturally expect to
read nothing but the truth. ' ' This issue is well-printed and is
composed almost entirely of short items treating the news m a
semi-humorous manner.

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35. CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE. An Ordinance to dis-
solve THE Union between the State op South Carolina
AND other States, etc. 1 p. folio, undated, but Dec. 20, 1860.
Endorsed by the author op the Ordinance, J. A. Inglis.
With contemporary clippings framed in.

* South Caeolina was the Fihst State aeter the Election
OF President Lincoln to take action in the direction op
SECESSION. The South Carolina Convention met at Columbia
on Dec. 17, and three days later unanimously adopted the above
Ordinance. Seizing Port Moultrie on Dec. 28th, the first shot
was tired off Charleston on Jan. 9, 1861. Endorsed on the re-
verse in pencil: "This is adopted immediately by Ayes 4~ Noes
— unanimously. — J. A. Inglis," followed by endorsement in ink
of L., C. Inglis, and another in pencil by S. C. Keyser. Very

RARE.

36. CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE. "Pennsylvania in Dan-
ger ! Citizens Called to Arms ! Lee is Moving in Force on
Pennsylvania, He has defeated our People at Winchester and
Martinsburg, and part of his Army is now at Hagerstown.
The President has called for 50,000 volunteers to check the
Rebel Movement," etc. Polio, Harrisburg, Monday June 15,

1863.

* A rare broadside issued when Lee started to invade Penn-
sylvania. Two weeks later the Battle of Gettysburg was fought.

37. CIVIL WAR BROADSIDE. ' ' Farevrell to Savannah. ' '
[Possibly by James Roddy Sneed.] A Poem ; Grand Skedaddle
of the Rebel Editor of the Savannah "Republican," James
Roddy Sneed. A Poem in 51 stanzas of 4 lines each. Roya]
8vo and folio. 2 pieces. [Savannah, circa 1865]

38. CIVIL WAR. Recruiting Poster for Colored Troops.
' ' Men of Color. To arms ! To arms ! Now or Never. This
is our golden moment. The Government of the United States
calls for every Able-bodied (Colored man) to enter the Army
(for) Three Year's Service . . . Pail Now and Our Race is
Doomed . . . Silence the Tongue of Calumny, of Prejudice and
Hate, let us rise now and Fly to Arms" . . . etc. Signed by
55 names. Measuring 86x43 in. Printed by the "U. S.
Steam-Power Book and Job Printing Establishment, Ledger
Buildings, Third and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. ' ' A few
small holes in places injuring a few words.

* Extremely rare.

39. CIVIL WAR POSTER. Notice to Soldiers. Head-
quarters Superintendent General Recruiting Service, N. Y. S.
Volunteers, and Military Conmiander, Albany, N. Y., No. 562,
Broadway, July 8, 1862. Printed signature of J. T. Sprague,
Major 1st Infantry U. S. Army, &c. 22 x 17 inches.

* Concerns enlisted men absent from their regiments on sick-
leave, etc., with instructions for them to follow and so "avoid
the imputation of being deserters. ' '

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40. CIVIL WAR. Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, Phila-
delphia. Lithograph in colors by W. Boell. Pub. hy B. S.
Brown. Showing the exterior and interior of the Saloon,
Kitchen, etc., a train and old-fashioned cars of the Baltimore
Rail-road, and hundreds of troops. Large folio. 1861.

41. CIVIL WAR. Fort Federal Hill, Baltimore, lid.
Colored lithograph by Mellvaine, 1862. Folio. Rare.

42. CIVIL WAR. The First Naval Conflict between Iron
Clad Vessels. Tinted lithograph by Endicott, 1862. With
inset views of the interior of The Monitor. Folio.

43. CIVIL WAR. The U. S. Monitor " Weehawken, ' ' Capt.
John Rodgers, and U. S. Steam Sloop ' ' Iroquois, ' ' Capt. A. L.
Case, in a Gale of Wind off Chincoteague Shoals, Va., 20th
Jany. 1863. Sketched and Lith. by C. Parsons. Printed by
Endicott, N. T. Large folio.

44. CIVIL WAR. Lincoln Hospital, Washington, D. C.
Folio, colored lithograph by C. Magnus, N. T. 1864.

45. CIVIL WAR. Bird 's-eye View of Andersonville Prison,
Ga. Original drawing by W. D. Broom, Co. G. 20, Pa. Vet.
Cavalry U. S. Lithographed and printed in colors by
W. Boell, Phila. 1866. Large folio.

46. ■ CIVIL WAR CARICATURES. South Carolina's Ulti-
matum (President James Buchanan and Gov. Pickens). Cur-
rier & Ives lithograph. Folio. (1861.)

47. CIVIL WAR SCENES. Etchings, some in caricature,
representing Lincoln signing the Emancipation Proclamation,
devastations in the South by Northern soldiers, etc., designed
by a Southern physician. 27 pieces, not consecutive.

* The Rare Original Baltimore issue.

48. CLARKE'S EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SHAW-
NEES. A. D. S., 1 p. 4to, Gerrard County, July 7, 1808, of
James Thompson of Kentucky.

*"/ served with Gen. Green Clay on an Expedition against
the Northern Shawnee Indians in the year 1782 under the com-
mand of Gen. George Clark, etc."

49 CLAY (GEN. GREEN— Led relief to Gen. Harrison at
Fort Meigs and later defended the fort against Gen. Proctor
and Tecumseh, in War of 1812). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Feb. 20,

1813

* Sending Orders to Gen. White with instructions to complete

a Brigade with all possible speed.
U

50. CLAY (GEN. GREEN). A. D. unsigned, in 3rd per-
son, Pay voucher for five months, ileh. 29, to Aug. 31, 1813,
partly printed, filled out by G-en. Clay and with duplicate.
(Nt)t in his hand.)

* Covering the rapid march from Kentucky to the relief of
Gen. Harrison at Fort Meigs.

51. CLAY (GEN. GREEN). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Port Meigs,

September, 1813.

*■ (ien. Clay 's address to the Garrison at Fort Meigs on leav-
ing the service after the signal assistance rendered Gen. W. H.
Harrison in the relief of Fort Meigs.

52. CONFEDERACY (THE). State of Louisiana. An
Ordinance. Contemporary facsimile of the Ordinance of
Secession, in French and English with the signatures, and sur-
mounted by a design in colors of the Confederate Flag. Folio.
Lith. by Pesson and Simon, N. Orleans.

* Eare.

53. CONFEDERACY (THE). Document Signed, Mont-
gomery, Ala., March 2, 1861. To the Convention of Louisiana.
1 p. folio. Signed by C. M. Conrad, Henry Marshall, Alex, de
Clouet, Edw'd Spanau, D. F. Kenney.

* ' ' The State of Louisiana has in its possession a considerable
sum, partly found in the U. S. Mint and Sub-Treasury in New
Orleans. As the Confederacy has assumed all the responsibility
of the seizure of these monies, and has taken on itself the de-
fence of the country, the transfer of these funds to the General
(Tovernment would seem to be but an act of justice. ' ' Charles
M, Conrad was one of the leaders of the secession movement, and
nerved as brigadier-general in the Confederate army.

54. CONFEDERACY (THE). Communication from Dele-
gates at Montgomery to the Convention of Louisiana. 3 pp.
folio, Montgomery, Ala., ]\Iarch 2, 1861. Signed by Charles
M. Conrad, Alex, de Clouet, H. Marshall, D. F. Kenney, and
Edw'd Spanau.

* The document relates the work being done by the Com-
mittee in writing a constitution and framing laws for the new
government. "The Confederacy was without a Judiciary—
without a Postal system and dependent for its mail facilities on
a foreign government that might withdraw them at any moment
— in a word, we had a Government on paper only."

55. CONFEDERACY (THE). Soldiers' Petition for To-
bacco, addressed to ^lajor Gen'l. Gideon J. Pillow, Camp
Brower, Union City, June 13, 1861. 2 pp. folio.

* Petition is signed by 36 officers of the f)th Reg't, Tenn. Vols.

56. CONFEDERACY (THE). "The Secession Move-
ment. ' ' Currier & Ives Lithograph representing the Southern
States mounted on pigs and donkeys racing over a precipice,
with portraits of Jefferson Davis and others Folio N Y
1861.

57. CONFEDERACY (THE). A Memorial reported to
have been laid before the "General Council" of the Bishops,
Clergy, and Laity of the Protestant Episcopal Church in ' ' The
Confederate States of America," held in St. Paul's Church,
Augusta, Ga., Nov. 22, 1862. 8vo, unbound. JMontgomery.
1862.

* A burlesque proposed revision of the Prayer Book to be
"free from all traces of Abolitionism," to be used in tbe Con-
federate States. Attached is an envelope addressed to Mr.
Lossing with endorsements by him thereon, and fifteen lines in
his autograph relative to au actual copy of the Confederate
Vrayer Book he had seen in New York.

58. CONFEDERATE ilONEY. An Envelope endorsed
by Mr. B. J. Lossing, "Genuine 'Confederate' Paper Money
procured by myself in Richmond, the last week in April 1865.
B. J. L." containing 25 pieces ($1, 1862, the balance of 1864,
denominations 50^, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100) ; with an-
other envelope endorsed "Rebel Money complete set of the
Issues" (7 pieces, Richmond, 1864), and 10 pieces, various,
Richmond, mostly 1864, but a few 1861 and 1862. Together,
42 pieces.

59. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. "The Sentinel,"
and "The Daily Enquirer," Richmond, Va., Dec. 28, 1864,
2 pieces.

* The last-named contains account of the fall of Savannah.
A note in Mr. Lossing 's autograph states, "These papers I read
at the Headquarters of Gen. Butler near Deep Bottom, on the
evening of their piiblicution."

60. CONNECTICUT COURANT (THE), No. 182, Mon-
day, June 10, 1768. 4 pp. small folio. Hartford; Green and
Watson (1768).

* Eare. Giving an account of the seizure of John Hancock 's
sloop ' ' Liberty " on a charge of smuggling wine which occa-
sioned a great riot. The arrival of the new governor of Massa-
chusetts (Thomas Hutchinson) is announced, and very interest-
ing correspondence from Detroit showing Major Eobert Rogers
"capable of horrid villany" is published. There is also an
advertisement of John Dickinson's "Letters from a Parmer in
Pennsylvania, ' ' then just published.

61. CONNECTICUT GAZETTE (THE), No. 131, Satur-
day, October 8, 1757. 4 pp. 4to. Autograph of Elias Beers.
New Haven, J. Parker & Co. (1757).

*Eabe. Contains news of the Siege of Louisburg (French
and Indian War declared in 1756) ; the arrival of Admiral Hol-
bourn, whose fleet was almost destroyed before Louisburg; the
betting in London on the reduction of Quebec and Cape Breton,
and other news. The publication is announced of John Williams'
"Narrative of Indian Captivity" (no doubt the Boston edition
of 1758).

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62. COOPER (THOMAS). Bight A. L. S., from 1 to 3
pp. each, 4to, New York, Jan. 13, 1804, to Dec. 3, 1804.
(8 pieces.)

* A series of letters to Stephen Van Rensselaer of friendly
character although mentioning business affairs between them.
Many of the letters are entertaining and witty, particularly in
regard to mutual acquaintances: "Electioneering }ias com-
menced and the friends of Burr are sanguine, nay, count on
certain success, since the nomination of Lewis. All of the
Federalists u'Uh whom I have conversed are also of opinion that
Burr will succeed." (Feb. 1804.)

63. [CRIER (TINNIE— one of "Marion's men").] "Tin-
nie Crier, a Tradition of South Carolina," manuscript by
Benson J. Lossing, 2 pp. small folio, signed with initials.

" The story of Crier 's revenge on the murderers of his family,
which Mr. Lossing says was related to him in 1857 by a native
of the same place in South Carolina.

64. DALE (SAM — the Mississippi Partisan). Signature
torn from the bottom of a quarto sheet.

* Very scarce. Dale was a pioneer and famous Indian
fighter, his most noted fight being in a canoe with seven In-
dians, all of whom he killed.

65. DAVIS (JEFFERSON— President of the Confed-
eracy). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, n. p., Oct. 13, 1862. To C. M.
Conrad.

* Declining to sanction the construction of a vessel of war.

66. DAVIS (JEFFERSON) and RANDOLPH (G. W.—
Confederate Secretary of War). Letter signed of each: that
of G. W. Randolph being on the impossibility at the time of
filling vacancies in the army, and that of President Davis
forwarding it to the Senate. Oct. 1862. (2)

67. DAVIS (JEFFERSON— President of the Confederate
States). A. L. S. of the Hon. H. C. Chambers, member of the
Confederate House of Representatives, to Jefferson Davis on
the promotion of a Colonel, with notes endorsed on the back by
the President, Dec. 1864. Pamphlet (printed in the Confed-
eracy). Speech of the Hon. H. C. Chambers on the "Policy
of Employing Negro Troops." (2)

68. DIX (GEN. JOHN A.). L. S., 1 p. 4to. Treasury
Department, Jan. 19, 1861. To Capt. I. G. Breshwood, Comd'g
Rev. Cutter "Robert McClelland," New Orleans, La.

* " This letter will he presented to you hy Wm. Hemphill
Jones. Yoii are rerjuested to oiey such directions as may he
given you either verbally or in writing by Mr. Jones, ivith regard
to the ves.-icl under your command." Capt. Breshwood refused
to obey the instructions given him by Mr. Jones, and it was on
hearing this that Gen. Dix telegraphed back his famous mes-
sage: "If any one attempts to haul d(Mvn the American flag,
shoot him on the spot."

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69. DOUGLASS (FREDERICK— Negro Orator). The
Original Warrant of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the
arrest of Douglass, signed by Gov. Wise, Nov. 1859, with seal ;
A. L. S. of Gov. Wise (marked confidential) to President
Buchanan requesting the President to allow his detectives to
pass in disguise as post-office inspectors, in order to arrest
Douglass, dated Richmond, Nov. 13, 1859 ; A. L. S. of Doug-
lass to Mr. Lossing, 1868, thanking him for allowing him to
see these papers. With the original envelopes.

70. EDWARDS (NINIAN— Gov. of Illinois Territory,
1809). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Elvirado, Randolph County,
Illinois Territory, July 21, 1812, to Gov. Scott of Kentucky.

* Very important letter bearing on the relations of the In-
dians Trith the British, just as war was declared; Great Britain's
instigation of the revolt of the Indians against the U. S. being
one of the causes of complaint : ' ' The Indians amuse and de-
ceive us to gain time to strike some decisive blow. British
agents Imve heen and are still very active in exciting tlieir hos-
tility tomards us; the hostile confederacy is extensive and for-
midable. They (the Indians) are awaiting directions from the
British to atacTc us, and contemplate sinmltaneous atta-cls upon
different parts of our cotmtry."

71. EWELL (RICHARD S.— Confederate General). Auto-
graph Document and Letter, partly a copy of the letter sent
to Gen. R. E. Lee giving an account of the burning of Rich-
mond, and the remainder on the same subject, in the form of
a letter to Mr. Lossing. 10 pp. 4to, Spring Hill, Tenn., Nov.
25, 1866. Signed twice, and entirely in the handwriting of
Gen. EweU. (With envelope.)

* In Lossing 's "Civil War in America" (Vol. 3, pp. 545-6)
there are numerous quotations from this document. Ewell
frankly puts the whole blame for the burning and looting of
Richmond on the legislature and city officers : "I was warned
by the fate of Columbia, S. C, and told them that should we
withdraw there would be nothing to protect the city from blacks
and the stragglers from both armies. I anticipated even worse
than actually occurred — my efforts were useless — the legislature
thought it inhuman to make old men perform any military
service. There were enough stout men, including preachers and
those over 50, to have kept the city in perfect order," etc.

72. FEDERAL CONVENTION. Minutes of the Fed-
eral Convention which met at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., in
July, 1788, to ratify the Constitutional Convention
adopted at Philadelphia in 1787 in which Hamilton, Jay,
AND Robert R. Livingston carried off the honors. Quires
of two leaves numbered 37 to 52, being 64 pages folio in the
hand of Gilbert Livingston, one of the delegates. (Folios 1
to 36 are missing.) The last page is initialled "G. L." (Gil-
bert Livingston).

* Hamilton had been present at both Annapolis and Phila-
delphia, and in preparing New York for his position he issued
the "Federalist," ably backed by Jay and Madison. Jay,

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Hamilton, ilorris, Holiart and Livingston were the delegates
from New York, and when the convention adjourned on July
26, 1788, after deliberating forty days the constitution was
adopted by a majority of three votes only. In this con-
vention, as in the two former, Hamilton's services were most
conspicuous. Folios 42 and 43 contain long arguments made
by him, and his name appears frequently in the Minutes.

73. PORT ERIE. Siege and Defence of Port Erie. En-
graved plan drawn by B. D. Douglass. 4to.

74. FORT PISHER. Engraved plan of the attack on
Port Pisher. With autograph presentation inscription to
B. J. Lossing by Gen. B. P. Butler. Very large folio.

75. FORT HARRISON, INDIANA. Port Harrison in
1812. Lithograph by ^Modesitt and Huger, Indiana, 1848.

4to.

* Extremely rare.

76. PORT MEIGS, OHIO. A. L. S., 7 pp. folio, from
Asa K. Lewis, Thornhill, Clarke Co., Kentucky, June 9, 1813,
to Gen. Green Clay at Port Meigs.

"'"Minute informatjox regakding the operations on May 5,
1S13, UNDER Col. "William Dudley on the left bank of the

ilAUMEE RTOER WHEN GOING TO THE RELIEF OP GeN. HARRISON AT

Fort Meigs. (Gen. Clay had charge of the right wing on the other
side of the river.) Important historical letter by an eye

WITNESS and participant IN THIS DISASTROUS VENTURE.
Dudley, disregarding Harrison 's orders, pursued the British
and Indians under Proctor and Tecumseh into ambush in the
woods, where he was killed and others were captured, including
the writer and Col. Isaac Shelby. After describing the landing,
a hurried conference between Dudley and Shelby, and the ap-
parent uncertainty of instructions — ' ' a sudden yell was raised
ty our men ivliicli ran the whole lines like fire put to powder!
This was in consequence of a party of Indians on horsebaek
meeting us. Here a Irisk fire commenced. I pushed on to the
(British) hatttries, reached the first gun <|- knocked out the
lineh-pins. The Col. came up at this moment followed iy his
men in disorder. The Enemy then engaged with our me?!. 7
knew not the main iody lay a mile lieloiv tis — what number of
the Indians we fought for near three hours I eould not tell. We
drove them at all points a considerable distance from the river,
in if- thro siramps — continually running 4'- fighting. Our men
saw no end of tliis thing — they became scattered, exhausted,
despair seized upon tJieir spirits. They becanie stupid and
tvholly unmanageable. The enemy suddenly ajtpeared, raised a
yell and poured i)i a heavy fire. The men broke tf- ran. Shame
tf- sorrow for the Eenfuckians overcame me quite. Life was not
desirable. In this retreat the Col. fell. Our men threw down
their arms. IVr u-ere indiscrimimitely stripped. Commodore
Ha.ll saved me. When I arrived at the old British fort, the In-
dians began to murder the men on cdl sides. Hall hurried me
to an old tent, u-herc I lay that daji wrapped in an old rug.
Proctor came to the tent and upbraided me in the most unfeel-
ing manner. I said little to him. He turned haughtily upon
his heel 4' walked away." Lewis then describes their treatment
by the British on board the boats, the appearance of Col. Shelby,
whom all had mourned for dead, and other events.

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77. FORT MEIGS. Long A. L. unsigned, endorsed " J. H.
Hawkins Report of March to P. Meigs, 1813," 19 pages,
quarto, Camp ileigs, Sep. 12, 1813. Evidently the first rough
draft of Gen. Green Chiy 's report to Gen. W. H. Harrison, in
command of Fort IMeigs when Clay, Shelby and others went
to his relief in a 35 days' march from Kentucky.

* There are many erasures and alterations in this document
and the haud\Yriting of the Ifist eight pages strongly resembles
that of Gen. Clay himself. A detailed account of the move-
ment of the march is given with copies of letters, and orders,
trom the day of Rendezvous, Mch, 29, 1813, at Newport and
Lexington, Ky., their arrival at Cincinnati on Ajil. 6, their
delay on account of the lack of horses, arrival at St. Mary's,
a two-days' delay at Piqua for ammunition, the difficulty of
navigating on the St. Mary's River, on which they embarked on
Apl. 25, the delay of a day at Port Wayne, another at Win-
chester. The closing summary of the trip is very interesting,
occupying five pages. The endorsement is probably an error,
as there is no doubt that Clay either wrote or dictated the
document.

78. FORT MEIGS. Copy by Leslie Coombs of Gen. Shelby 's
letter to Green Clay of June 18, 1813, describing the attack
on Fort Miami, in which he was present, when out of 800 men
only 170 escaped destruction by the British and Indians. In
Gen. Shelby's original cover addressed by him to Gen. Clay
and postmarked.

* Gen. Harrison said of this disastrous affair: "It rarely
occurs that a general /m-s to complain of the excessive ardor of
his men, yet such appears always to he the case whenever the
Kentucl-y militia are engaged."

79. FORT MEIGS. Court Martial Proceedings, July 2-1,
1833, Manuscript Record. 7 pp. folio, held at Fort Meigs.

* Trial of Joseph Haws for desertion; Jas. Beasley for neg-
lect of duty; Robert West for absenting himself without leave
to go up the River to meet a prisoner who had escaped from
the Indians, with testimony.

80. FORT MEIGS. "Report of Men who have died, been
killed in battle, Wounded, Deserted, etc., of the 10th Regi-
ment Ky. Militia, since the Rendezvous On March 29, 1813."
A. D. S. by J. Taylor, Adjt., 1 p. folio, Camp Meigs, Sep. 14,
1813.

- An interesting Brigade Return including the terrific loss
of 60 men out of the 100 of Capt. Morrison's company with
Dudley on May 5, 1813, in the attempt to destroy the British
Batteries on the Maumee River. (See No. 76).

81. FULTON (ROBERT). Steam Ship Robert Fulton of
New York, 700 tons, Built by Henry Eckford and ran in 1820
& 1821 as a Packet between New York, Charleston, Havana
and New Orleans. The first steam-ship that successfully Navi-
gated the ocean on long voyages. The Savanna's voyage to
.Europe was principally by sail, her steam power only occa-

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sionally used in very calm weather. From an original sketch;
by R. (M.) De Witt. Carefully executed and early drawing,
in india-ink and colors, with inscription as above. 14^ x 18 in.

82. PULTON (ROBERT). The Steam Frigate Fulton
built in 1819 and blown up 1829 at Brooklyn. Carefully exe-
cuted pencil drawing probably by B. J. Lossing in his early
3'-ears. 10 x 15i/^ in.

83. GRANT (GEN. U. S.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Head
(Quarters Armies of the United States, Washington, D. C.
July 30, 1866. To Benson J. Lossing ; A. L. S. by Gen. A. H.
Alarkland, mentioned in Grant 's letter, 2 pp. 4to ; A. L. S. by
S. J. Bowen, Postmaster, to Col. A. H. Markland, 3 pp. -Ito;,
Copy of letter by Gen. W. T. Sherman, and of one by Gen.
0. 0. Howard. All on the subject of the distribution of mail
to the troops during the war. 5 pieces.

* The letter from Gen. Grant is a clear and concise statement:
" Amonci the subjects that occupied my mind when I assumed
command at Cairo in the Fall of 1861, was the regular supply
of mails to and from the troops, not only those in garrison but ■
those on the march u-hen active movements should begin. Within
one hour after the troops began to march into Fort Donelson
the mail icas being distributed to them from the mail wagons,"
etc. The letters by Postmaster Bowen and A. li. Markland are of
great interest.

84. GREENE (COL. CHRISTOPHBR^With Montgomery
and Arnold in the Siege of Quebec, defended Fort Donop in
1777, killed in 1781 while in command at Croton River).
A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Newport, July 14, 1780, to Major Flagg.
(Creased by having been crumpled up.)

*A very rare Revolutionary autograph: "One of the Siib-
a-lfeni Officers should go at once to Providence to join Col.
Ward without Delay. Gen. Heath will publish a Pardon for
all the Deserters from our Meg't in Tomorrow's paper."

85. GREENUP (CHRISTOPHER). D. S. partly printed,
1 p. small folio, Feb. 23, 1808, with fine seal. Frankfort, Ky.

* Wm. Miller 's commission as Aide-de-Camp, with the rare
signature of Christopher Greenup, pioneer Governor of Ken-
tucky. Endorsed on the reverse with autograph jurat signed
by Green Clay, then Justice of the Peace.

86. [HAMILTON (ALEXANDER).] The New York
Evening Post, No. 827, July 16, 1804, containing note on the
Hamilton and Burr duel and reprints of letters that passed
between the two principals. Damaged in the folds and a
portion of the last leaf lacking. In mourning columns.

87. HANCOCK (JOHN). D. S. partly printed, 1 p. small
folio, July 1, 1(75, also signed by Chas. Thomson, secty. of the
fir.st congress, of which Hancock was President.

* Military Commission of Ebenezer Flagg as Captain, issued:
at the beginning of the Revolution soon after the Battle of
Lexington.

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88. HARDIN (GEN. M. D.— commanded Kentucky Volun-
teers under Harrison in the War of 1812). A. L. S. twice,.
2 pp. 4to, Frankfort, Feb. 11, 1815, franked.

* Asking Gen. Green Clay for the Eeturns of his Division.

89. HENDERSON (RICHARD— Jurist). Resolves of the
Assembly vindicating the character of Mr. Henderson. 1 p.
folio, Dec. 21, 1777. Somewhat imperfect.

* Eiehard Henderson was the projector of the scheme for
founding the territory of "Transylvania," now forming a
large part of Kentucky. This document possibly refers to th&
trouble that arose in North Carolina when Henderson, as judge,-
endeavored to enforce the orders of Gov. Tryon, the populace-
beating Henderson and driving him from court.

90. HOPKINS EXPEDITION AGAINST THE KICK-
APOO INDIANS, October, 1812. A. L. S. of Gen. Percival
Butler, 1 p. folio, Frankfort, Ky., Feb. 5, 1813, to Gen. Green
Clay, sending him Manuscript Orders for a Court of Inquiry
into Gen. Hopkins ' conduct. 2 pieces.

* The Court was to convene at Frankfort "to inquire into^
the Conduct of Gen'l Sam'l HopJcins in Ms Command of the
Mounted Volunteers on an expedition carried against the In-
dians in the Months of Septemier and October last from Vin-
cennes towards the Illinois Biver," etc. The party starting
against the Kiekapoo villages on the Illinois were misled by
guides, and returned against the command of their officers.

91. [HOUSTON (SAM.).] The Intelligencer— " Extra, "
published at Austin, Texas, Apl. 4, 1860, by Miner & Raven.
1 p. folio.

* A letter from Houston, then Governor of the State of
Texas, declining to allow his name to be used as a candidate
for the Presidency. At the convention which met at Baltimore,
May 9, 1860, however, his name was brought forward, but he-
was defeated by John Bell of Tennessee. The whole country
was stirred by the prospect of war, and Houston's sympathy
^vith the Union was doubtless the cause of his defeat. A vert

RABE ISSUE.

92. INDIANS OF NEW YORK. D. S. by J. Freese, Justice
of the Peace, Albany, N. T., being a copy of the deposition of
John Petri, 1 p. folio, June 30, 1762, in which the Indian
names of several localities are given.

93. JACKSON (GENERAL THOMAS J., "STONE-
WALL"). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Virginia Military Institute,.
Lexington, Va., May 11, 1854. To Maj. Gen'l G. J. Pillow.

* A long and interesting letter in defence of Maj. D. H. Hill,
who had evidently been accused of cowardice in the Mexican
War. "He, as you remertiber, belonged to Gen'l Biley's bri-
gade, and it was in obedience to Gen. Biley's order that he had'
withdrawn from the position which you ordered him to reoccupy.
According to his vietv of duty such an order as yours was illegal,
as in his opinion he was not under his command. After the
capture of Chepultepec, I having command of a section of Col.
Mynder's Battery, was enabled to move with more rapidity than
the foot troops, and was thus thrown in advance of the maim

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hodjj of them in the course of a short time, and the last portion
which I came up to was a detachment under the command of
Maj. E-dl; so he was in advance of all the other pursuing
troops.'' (len. Hill fought throughout the Civil war and sur-
rendered with Johnson in 1865.

94. JENNINGS (GEN. W.— With Harrison in War of
1812). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Lancaster, Ky., Aug. 17, 1814.

* stating that he had not waited for Orders, ' ' the detail
being so pUiiii I immediately pursued the direction therein
given, ' ' and completed the Eegiments before the Order reached
him.

95. JOHNSON (R. fil.— 9tli Vice-President, fought at the
Battle of the Thames). A. L. S. 1 p. 4to, Fort Winchester,
June 21, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay, Fort Meigs.

* In regard to preparations for the invasion of Canada:
"Toil are requested to read the communications from me to
Gen. B-iirrlsou enclosed. I ivish you also to converse with Major
MeCloskey as to the purport of Gen. Harrison 's ivishes as to
the movement of the 20th Begiment — tvrite me all the informa-
tion you possess as to the present condition of the British 4"
Indians at Rdl^in, Brownstown, Detroit, Maldin, etc., and as to
the certainty of Proctor's (Gen. Proctor, British officer in
command) going to Niagara," etc.

96. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES PRINTED BY JOHN
BRADFORD, FIRST PRINTER. Broadside, 1 p. narrow
8vo, with printed signatures of George Muter and John Brad-
ford, dated Lexington, May 28, 1794. "On Saturday the 24th
instant a numerous meeting of respectable citizens from differ-
ent parts of this State assembled in Lexington . . . the follow-
ing Resolutions were adopted."

* Relating to Madison 's Embargo and the Free Navigation
of the Mississippi. John Bradford, who signs this, was the first
printer in Kentucky, making his first attempts in a log-hut in
1787 — a rifie being part of the necessary equipment. He con-
tinued to be Public Printer until 1798. Most of the following
broadsides were probably printed by him, though a few years
later another printer, James Stewart, set up in opposition.

It is also interesting to note that the broadsides were prob-
ably all printed on paper manufactured in the state, a paper-
mill having been opened in 1793.

97. Another copy of the same.

98. Another copy of the same.

99. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. To the People op
Kentucky, (signed) Franklin. 1 p. small 4to, n. d. [Printed
l)y John Bradford, ca. 1795.]

* Strongly endorsing the emancipation of all the slaves in
the state.

100. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. To the Freemen op
Kentucky, signed Wilberforce. 2 pp. folio, n. d. [Printed
by John Bradford, ca. 1795.]

* A strong argument to rouse feeling against slavery, in
refutation of the position of George Nicholas, soldier and
patriot, who framed the Kentucky constitution.

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101. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. Alien and Sedition
Bills. Eesolutions of the Legislature of Kentucky on the
Governor's address, Nov. 10, 1798. Folio. [Printed' by John
Bradford.]

* BROiVDSiDE DRAFTED BY THOMAS JEFFEKSON, being the Ken-
tucky Besolutions in which the rights of a state to nullify the
' ' assumption of power ' ' of the General Government is main-
tained.

102. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. Another copy of the
same.

103. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. Another copy of the
same. Small hole, with the missing words replaced.

104. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. Fayette County
MEETING. Resolutions on "adopting proper persons to repre-
sent that County in Convention." 1 p. small folio, printed
signature of John M'Dowell, Jan. 28, 1799. [Probably printed.
by John Bradford.]

* Yert rare. Incorporating the separation of the judiciary,,
the emancipation of slaves, and other interesting points during
the general formation of our Government.

105. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. An account op re-
ceipts AND EXPENDITURES OP GOVERNMENT, NoV. 11, 1798, tO

Nov. 7, 1799.

* With the printed signature of George Madison, noted pio-
neer and Indian Fighter, who was so beloved by the people
that when nominated for Governor his opponent withdrew.
Probably printed by John Bradford. Bradford, Hunter, and
Beaumont are mentioned in the accounts as Public Printer.

106. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. Rules and regula-
tions OP THE House op Representatives. 4 pp. folio, un-
dated {circa 1800), edges scalloped for identification.

* On the Duty of the Speaker, on Decorum and Debate, Bills
and Committees, .58 in all followed by ".loint Eules of both
houses." Endorsed with a manuscript note. "As near as
human wisdom will permit, the cireumstances of the case duly
considered ' ' apparently in the hand of Gen. Green Clay.

107. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. Another copy of the
same, edges uncut and without notes.

108. [KENTUCKY BROADSIDES.] A shortened manu-
script list of rules and regulations of the same, apparently in
the hand of Green Clay, 2 pp. folio, incorporating 23 divisions.

109 KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. War op 1812. Printed
GENERAL ORDERS May 5, 1812, for raising troops (although War
was not declared until June 19th), on the part of the State of
Kentucky, endorsed by Gen. Green Clay; Acts of Congress,
1812, authorizing the organizing of 100,000 troops, issued by
the President James Madison. 4 pp. small folio. 2 pieces.

'i\

110. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. War op 1812. General
ORDERS issued by Gen. Butler, Frankfort, Feb. 16, 1813, 1 p.
narrow folio, printed, 2 copies.

* Organizing troops and militia law.

111. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. War op 1812. General
Orders issued by Gen. P. Butler, 1 p. 4to, printed, Frankfort,
Feb. 5, 1814, asking for Regimental Returns. Addressed to
Gen. Green Clay in the hand of Gen. Butler and with his MS.
notes written thereon.

112. KENTUCKY BROADSIDES. War op 1812. General
Orders, printed, issued by P. Butler, Adj. General, Frankfort,
July 28, 1814. 2 copies, one with untrimmed margins.

* Gpn. Green Clay's copies. On organizing 5,000 militia
from Kentucky.

113. KENTUCKY" BROADSIDES. War op 1812. General
Orders. Adj. General's Office, Frankfort, Jan. 24, 1815, 1 p.
folio, printed (worn). Addressed to Green Clay. With
frank of Adjutant Gen. P. Butler of Kentucky.

* On trial by Gourt-Martial.

114. KENTUCKY NEWSPAPER, Monitor extra: Gov-
ernor's Message. 1 p. 4to, torn across and repaired, printed
at Frankfort, May 13, 1822. Printed signature of J. C.
Bxeekinridge.

* John Adair was then Governor of the State and the pres-
ent address relates to Kentucky's representation at Washington,
currency, and other matters of state.

115. LAKE GEORGE. Fort William Henry Hotel. Daniel
Gale, proprietor. Large polio colored lithograph by Endi-
■cott.

* On the back is written : ' ' Opened by Daniel Gale in 1854,
SOO rooms."

116. LANSING (JOHN, Jr.). A. D. S. Return of the
Forces of the United American States, now in the City of
Philadelphia. 1 p. Large 4to, April 11, 1777. Signed by
John Lansing, Junr.

117. LA TOUR DU PEIRS (MADAME LUCY). A. L. S.
to Mrs. Stephen Van Rensselaer. 3 pp. 4to, St. Andre de
Cubsan (Gironde), Aug. 27, 1804.

* Mentions the unhappy end of Alexander Hamilton. An
exceedingly interesting letter, containing in addition to the
Hamilton material, mention of other noted Americans of the
I)eriod.

118. LAURENS (HENRY). D. S. partly printed, 1 p.
small folio, Jan. 5, 1778. Also signed by Clias. Thomson,
Secty. of the First Congress, of which Laurens Avas President.

* Ebenezer Flagg 's commission as Captain in Col. Chris.
Greene's Ehode Island Eegiment. The document is dated 1778,
but is endorsed "to talce raiilc from the first day of January,
1777. Seventy-seven."

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119. LAW'S MISSISSIPPI SCHEME. D. S. by J. Cliet-
wynde, Charles Cooke, E. Dominique, Martin Bladen and W
Pulteney (later Earl of Bath), 5 pp. folio. Dated Whitehall
-Jan. 29, 1718.

* A State Document mentioning French progress on the
Mississippi. "We send you here inclosed the Copy of a Me-
morui} laieUj laid before us, concerning the Progress the French
have made in finding out and securing a Passage from St.
Lawrence or Canada Siver to their new Settlement call'd
Louinuna tf- doivn the Miver Mississippi in the Bay of Mexico,"
and requesting that information should be given the English
crown on the matter and «hat steps should be taken in con-
sequence.

The French were very active in their American possessions at
this time. The charter of Law's Mississippi scheme had just
been granted, Bienville was exploring and preparing to found
New Orleans, and Crozat had just resigned all his rights to the
Crown, the colony thereafter being named Louisiana. The
Mississippi had been explored, and settlements or forts estab-
lished, Rosalie (now Natchez) having been founded four years
before.

120. LEE (GEN. CHARLES— Traitor). Defense op
New York in 1776. A. L. S. " C. Lee, " 2 pp. 4to, New York,
Feb'y ye 28th (1776). To Gen. Schuyler, who gives the date.

* In 1776 when Washington heard of Clinton's proposed
occupation of New York, Gen. Lee was selected to take com-
mand and fortify the city, with 1,200 troops.

"I inclose to you a letter to Gen. Worcester informing of
my appointment. I have ordered the Commanding Officer of
Crown Point to send down Cannon — as they cannot he trans-
ported ivithout your assistance from Albany I must request
therefore that you loill apply to the Committee there for Horses
and the necessary Carriages for their Transportation. I shall
see you in a very few days, have much to say to you on the sub-
ject of N. Torh. You must forward my letters. ' '

Letters of Charles Lee are vert rare. He was less than
ten 3'ears in this country and died shortly before the evacuation.

121. LEE'S (GEN. R. B.) SURRENDER, Apl. 9, 1865.
A Map of the Region around Petersburg, Va., which was the
scene of the military operations during the month preceding
the surrender of General Lee, April 9, 1865. Contemporary
Blue Print (worn) with the position of the Federal troops
painted on by hand. The map used by Gen. Geo. D. Ruggles ;
with his copies of General Orders of the Army of the Potomac
for Feb. 4, Mch. 27, 28, 29 (2 copies), April 10th (2 copies),

those for Mch. 27 and 28 being L. S. by Gen. Ruggles and the
remainder letter press copies.

* The operations were conducted in accordance with these
Orders; those of Apl. 10 provide for the Surrender of the Con-
federate Army. An envelope (official) with some directions
pencilled on for the movements of the Second Corps is included
in the lot.

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122. [LEE (EZRA— Revolutionary soldier).] Poulson's-
American Daily Advertiser, Saturday Morning, Nov. 17, 1821.
Folio. Phila. :' Z. Poulson, 1821.

* Contains an account of the death of Ezra Lee, the "only
man (luiinj;- the Revolution to fight the enemy under water."
Lee ivas the inventor of a submarine machine which he called
a ' ' Marine Turtle. ' ' Gen. Washington, with his associates,,
stationed themselves on the roof of a house in Broadway to
watch him dive under the ' ' Asia, ' ' then off Governor 's Island,
in order to blow up the vessel. He was unable, however, to
penetrate on account of the copper bottom, although he re-
mained two hours underneath the ship. He contented himself
with setting off his explosive near enough to frighten them
badly, and returned to the Battery "amidst a great crowd and
reported himself to General Washington. ' '

123. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Four lines of writing,,
date, and signature, all in the autograph of President Lincoln,
on a card, requesting Mr. At Lee, Librarian of the Treasury
Department, to grant a leave of absence to a Mr. Williams,
Jan. 22, 1863. (In envelope.)

* With a note in Mr, Lossing 's autograph stating that this card
from Lincoln was received by Mr. At Lee while he and Mr.
Lossing were conversing together in Mr. At Lee's room. The
matter concerns a boy whom the President brought from Illinois
and in whom he was personally interested.

124. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Four lines of writing,
date, and signature, all in the autograph of Lincoln, on a card,

'''"Tile Ticartr, Jiiilf/c Fech, (,< my good friend, whom I hope
the Sec. of Treasury irUl see and liear. Oct. 6, 1864. A. Lincoln."

125. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Cabinet Room at the
President's House, on the 2d floor. Very finely executed
PEN-AND-INK DRAWING by C. K. Stellwagen, 1861. Signed.
111/2 X I814 in.

* Accompanying the drawing is an autograph letter by the
artist, pointing out a want of perspective in the fireplace, and
over that spot is an alternative slip with a corrected drawing.
Written at the bottom are some interesting details : ' ' The arm-
vliair over liy the window {'blach hair-eloth) « that of the
President. The other furniture is faded blue Hep. V'all paper,
darl: green with a gold star. Doors, Imitation Mahogany with
white frames. Carpet, darh green with huff figures in diamonds.
Portrait over the mantel, Gen. Jacleson."

In the foreground is a figure seated on a chair, his head
turned aAvay from the observer, which is possibly meant for
Lincoln.

126. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Proclamation op Par-
don, by Abraham Lincoln. 6 pp. 16mo. Dated War Depart-
ment, Washington, February 18, 1864. General Orders, No.
64. (Reduced contemporary reprint for circulation.)

127. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] L. S. of John A. Ken-
nedy, Superintendent of Police, 9 pp. folio, New York, Aug.
13, 1866, with an A. L. S. of the same accompanying.

* The nine-page letter gives a history of the methods to •

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ascertain and frustrate the scheme to assassinate President Lin-
coln on his passage through Baltimore in 1861 on his way to
be inaugurated. He commences by stating that the Hon. Schuy-
ler Colfax gave him instructions to act in the business, and
narrates the course he and his detectives took in Baltimore to
discover the plan, and he is sceptical as to the Pinkertou's
having anything to do with it.

128. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] Portraits of Atzerodl,
Arnold, and Payne, three of the conspirators concerned in the
assassination of Lincoln. Pencil drawings from life hy Gen-
eral Lew Wallace, signed. Each about 91/0 x 814 in. "(3)

* Unique. The portraits were probably drawn during the
trial by court-martial, as Arnold is represented with shackles
on his arms leaning apparently on the front of the dock.

129. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] Privately printed leaf-
let poem ' ' A Crime without a Name, ' ' on the assassination of
LincoLn. Signed B. H. M (Eug. H. Munday), Philadelphia,
April 16, 1865.

130. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] Southern illustrated
news: Vol. 2, No. 19, Richmond, Nov. 14, 1863, 8 pp. 4to.

* With a caricature of Lincoln reproaching .John Bull for
furnishing ' ' Eebel Rams ' ' ; Blockade Correspondence from
Richmond; Poem by Paul H. Hayne on the Besieged in Charles-
ton; portrait and sketch of Wm. Smith, Gov.-eleet of Virginia,
and other items.

131. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] The Richmond Whig,
Vol. 1, No. 14, April 19, 1865, 8 pp. small folio, Wm. Ira Smith,
publisher.

' A rare issue of the organ of the Union in Richmond, pub-
lished on the day Lincoln was buried. Nearly every paragraph
of the paper relates to the disturbed condition of the city and
state with account of the identification of Lincoln 's assassin.

132. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] The Richmond Whig,
Vol. 1, No. 17, Apl. 22, 1865.

* Gen. Stoneman 's raid in Xorth Carolina, the Evacuation of
Richmond, rumors as to the movements of Jefferson Davis.
Discovery of the trail of Wilkes Booth, etc.

133. [LINCOLN (ABRAHAM).] The Political Rail Split-
ter. Lincoln using a negro "s head as a mallet for splitting the
Union. Small folio. (1861.)

134. [LIXCOLN (ABRAHAM).] Strong's Dime Carica-
tures. Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, the latter being "The Schoolmaster
Abroad at Last" (Lincoln). Folio. 4 pieces.

N. Y., T. W. Strong, 1861

135. LINCOLN'S ASSASSINATION. Cipher Despatch,
with written translation, printed on red paper, purporting to
be a message from Gen. Beauregard showing his knowledge of
and concurrence in the plot to assassinate Lincoln.

* This is, of course, a forgery.

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136. LIVINGSTON (HENRY). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Manor
Livingston, March 1, 1788, to Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* A long letter on the coming election of Senators and the
influences that should be brought to bear.

137. LIVINGSTON (HENRY and JAMES J.). Signa-
tures as witnesses to a deed (partly printed). Lai'ge folio,
Mch. 5, 1749, deed between Robert G. Livingston of New York
and James Kinnion.

138. LIVINGSTON (HENRY BEEKMAN— son of the
first Robert Livingston, soldier in the Revolution). A. L. S.,

1 p. folio, Albany, 24 March, 1776. To Captain Varick.

* On the trial of some soldiers.

139. LIVINGSTON (HENRY BEEKMAN). A. L. S.,

2 pp. folio, n. p. — n. d. (about Sept. 1776). To Gen. George
Clinton.

"I am just returned from Kings Bridge loith Flag, accord-
ing to Gen. Gates' directions I liad it in charge to go
Fort Montgomery . . I endeavoured hy every means in my
power to spealc with Gen. Clinton, hut loas not permitted."

140. LIVINGSTON (HENRY W.). A. L. S. (initials),
2 pp. folio, Utica, Jan. 1, 1812. To Henry Livingston of
Poughkeepsie.

* He writes that the British landed near Sackett 's Harbor,
N. Y., and gives some details of the action.

141. LIVINGSTON (JOHN HENRY— son of the first
Gilbert, Divine, officiated at the North Dutch Church, N. Y.
City, later President of Rutgers CoUege). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
to his brother. Albany, Nov. 23, 1778. (Considerably water-
stained. )

* Contains an interesting reference to the Cherry Valley Mas-
sacre : ' ' The devastations at Cherry Valley are marlced with
such scenes of cruelty as surmount perhaps any attempt of the
kind during the war. . Col. Alden is Tcilled, the Lieut. Col.
a prisoner, hetioeen 30 and 40 women and children iutchered in
the most unheard of manner. There is an anecdote of the
famous Brant mentioned on this occasion which deserves to
to he made puhlic. . . . It is said that when his party came
out, their orders were read hy young Butler, upon which Brant
turned round and wept, and then recovering himself told Butler
he was going to make war against America, hut not to murder
and hutcher, — that he was an enemy from principle, hut xuould
never have a hand in massacring the defenceless inhahitants
upon which the hloody department loas committed to a Seneca
Indian, while the nohle Brant, with another party, attacked
the fort. ' '

142. LIVINGSTON(ROBERT— first of the name). Living-
ston's PATENT OP 120,000 ACRES OP LAND ON THE HUDSON

River (which was granted him by Thomas Dongan in 1686)

CONFIRMED BY ROYAL AUTHORITY, 22 pagCS, folio (last page

missing and lower portion of next to last page worn away),

[1715], Eobert Hunter being the Governor at that time.
[Probably an early copy.]

* Livingston 's Manor occupied a portion of Columbia and
Dutchess Counties, nearly twenty miles in width, about five
miles south of Hudson, N. Y. In this patent for the largest
landed estate ever granted in this state except that of the
Van Eensselaers, Eobert Livingston received power to exercise
judicial functions and elect two constables and a representative
to the General Assembly. The final page, which is missing,
does not contain anything vital to the document.

143. LOUDON (SAMUEL— early New York printer).
D. S., 2 pp. folio, Jan. 15, 1768. Sale of property at Saratoga
belonging to Thomas Livingston. Signed by Samuel Living-
ston, Godardus van Solingen, W. Smith, Jr., Saml. van Home,
and Samuel Loudon.

144. LOUDON (SAMUEL). Samuel Loudon's Memorial

PRAYING TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE PRINTING BUSINESS. A. D. S.,

1 p. folio, New York, Jan. 27, 1784, to the Senate and Assem-
bly of New York.

* " That your Memorialint served Ms Country ^ Ms State
while he was in Exile, though embarrassed with numberless dif-
ficulties in carrying on his business. ' '

"That your Memorialist Printed the Journals of the Legis-
lature of both Houses while at Fish Kill ^ at u, time when no
other Printer in the State could do them," etc.

145. LOUISIANA. The "Kemper Troubles." L. S. of
Carlos de Grand-Pre, Governor of the District of Baton
Rouge, to Robert Williams, Governor of Mississippi Territory.
In Spanish. 6 pp. folio. Baton Rouge, 29 May, 1805.

" Governor Grand-Pre notifies Gov. Williams that outrages
have been committed by an organized band who continually
take refuge in United States territory, requests the Governor to
take steps to preserve the peace, and asks for the expulsion of the
band. On a separate enclosure he gives a list of those concerned,
among whom are Eeuben, Samuel and Nathan Kemper, Michael
Morgan and others.

Baton Eouge was then Spanish territory, but mainly inhabited
by Americans, who claimed Baton Eouge and Mobile as really
part of the Louisiana territory sold by France. Kemper was
active in the movement to throw off Spanish sovereignty, and
as no steps were taken by the United States government to
restrain them, the Spanish governor hired some irhite men and
negroes, who suddenly crossed into Mississippi and carried away
prisoners and badly beat the three Kempers. They were soon
rescued by American troops, but later the Kempers openly
organized forces and in 1810 captured Baton Eouge, in the
attack killing Governor Grand-Pre.

146. LOVETT (JOHN). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Washington,
Dec. 28, 1813, to Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* A long and gossipy letter on political affairs at Washington,
with an interesting account of the Trial of Gen. Alexander
Smyth foe his failure to accomplish the invasion of Can-
ada: "This dry tve had Mm before us, at full length — he prays
to he restored to Ms rank." Lovett mentions the Freeholders
of Virginia who, he says, would not be satisfied with "Salt at $5
a Itishel, Flour at $1 per II, and Tobacco at 0."

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147. LOYALISTS. Resolution of the Albany Committee
recommending the "reinuual from the City of Troy Prisoners
from Tryon County." 1 p. 4to, June 25, 1776.

* Elias Dayton, of the famous "Jersey Blues" under Wolfe
at Quebec, also took part in the Northern invasion in the Eevo-
hition, and with Lord Stirling captured a. British Transport off
ElizabethtoiYU in 1775, had three horses shot umler him in
various battles. The above resolution relates to j^risoners sent
to Albany by him, and in this resolution, signed by Mat : Vis-
cher for the Committee, they pray Gen. Scliuyler to cause the
prisoners to be removed, as it is "productive of many incon-
veniences, and prohahly man cndantjcr tlie welfare of its In-
habitants. ' ' The prisoners were confined in the Albany City
Hall, leading to much inconvenience.

148. LOYALIST PRISONERS IN CONNECTICUT.
A. L. S., 1 p. folio, of Alexander Thompson, Litchfield, May
15, 1780, to Andrew Adams.

* Thompson was boarding Loyalist prisoners, probably on
account of the Committee of Safety and because ' ' of the in-
crcaaiiig number of prisoners" he is in straits for money
due him. An appeal to the County, he says, would be of no
avail, and therefore he prays the Assembly to grant the money.
' ' There are five yoimg fellows committed here, upon suspicion
of attempting to join the enemy. Now, sir, as they are suf-
ficiently recommended for good, able active farmers, I have a
mind to employ one of them myself. There is not the least sus-
picion of the young men forfeiting their trust or endeavouring to
make their escape. ' '

149. LYON (]\IATTIiEW— Lieut, of the Green Mt. Boys,
Paymaster in Schuyler's Northern Army in 1777, founded
Pairhaven, Vt.). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Arlington, October 9, 1782.

* Relating the circumstances under which he bought a tract
of land. A very scarce Eevolutiouary Autograph. The cele-
brated rough-and-tumble fight on the floor of the Assembly
between Lyon and Griswold has been celebrated by several early
caricatures. (Wee No. 151).

150. LYON (JIATTIIEW). A. L. S., 4 pp. folio, to Col.
Addams, Arlington [Vt.]. Jany. 2, 1783. Long letter relative
to Addams' farm lands in Vermont ; mentions his intended re-
moval to Pair Haven, &c.

* Lyon emigrated from Ireland at the age of 13, and landed
in New York penniless. He fought among the ' ' Green Moun-
tain Boys, ' ' and after the war settled in Vermont and served
in the state legislature four years. He founded Pairhaven in
17.s;-i, built saw and grist mills, established an iron foundry,
manufactured paper from bass-wood, published a newspaper of
which the types and paper were manufactured by himself, and
was \-ery prominent in other ways.

151. LYON (MATTHEW). Caricature, "Congressional
Pugilists," Congress Hall, Phila., Feb. 15, 1798, showing the
scuffle between Matthew Lyon and Roger Griswold of Con-
necticut, in a personal difSculty on the floor of the house for
which an unsuL'cessful effort was made to expel the latter.
Jonathan Dayton, Speaker; Ashbel Green, Chaplain; Jona-
than W. Condy, Clerk, and others are also caricatured.

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SECOND SESSION
Monday Evening, October 28th, at 8:15 o'clock.

152. McKEAN (THOMAS— Gov. of Pa.). Stipple en-
graving, half length on India paper. Engraved by David
Edwin. 4to.

*With presentation inscription, "With Doct. Koecker 's
compliments to Mr. Lossing. ' ' Edwin proofs on India paper

ARE SCARCE.

153. MACOMB (ALEXANDER— Fur-trader, associated
with Astor and Kane, in 1791 bought over three and a half
million acres of New ^'ork including the "Thousand Islands"
in the St. Lawrence at a shilling an acre). Nine A. L. S. to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, New York, Aug. 25, 1798 to June
27, 1799, 1 and 2 pp. each, 4to, all apparently relating to the
same money transaction ; and 1 A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, N. Y. Jan.
7, 1806, in which he asks for the endorsement of notes amount-
ing to $5,000. (10 pieces.)

154. ]\IACPHERSON (JOHN— Aide-de-Camp to Gen.
ilontgomery, killed with him at Quebec). A. L. S., 2 pp.
quarto, "Before Quebec, Dec. 6, 1775," to Gen. Schuyler.
(Stained.)

* He asks Gen. Schuyler to place him in active military
service after the siege of Quebec, "an event I imagine at no
riieat iJislance." but from «-hich he was destined never to
return; the attack on Quebec was made Dec. 31, 1775.

"The Eaitpinesx I experienced ivMle I was in yours 4' since
I luiie heen of General Montgomery's family is lessened, when
I reflect that 1 am iut half a soldier, as being at Headquarters
exempts me from many Fatigues which others undergo. I
should not desire to quit the present Service till the Beduction
of Quehec {an event I imuninc at no great distance) till when
I think the service of all here indispensihly necessary." A
very rare and interesting autograph.

155. MADISON (DOLLY P.— Wife of the President) . An
Autograph letter of ilrs. iladison and another by her secre-
tary, one dated 1844, the other undated and both unsigned.
One letter relates to a proposed publication of President Madi-
son's writings and speeches, describing the divisions that
would be made and giving some interesting facts; the other
letter is wholly on the subject of financial difficulties and the
hurried removal from Montpelier. (2)

156. MEADE (GEN. GEORGE G.). A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo,
Hd. Qs. A. P., May 29, 1865. To George W. Childs, in re-
gard to Mr. Lossing 's undertaking to write a history of the

Rebellion.

* Mr. Lossing 's previous success is a guarantee the worTc will
he faithfully # accurately executed."

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157. MEAGHER (THOMAS F.— General of the "Irish
Brigade")- Manuscript document headed "Memoranda of
the Irish Brigade in the Service of the United States. 24 pp.
folio, also 2 A. L. S. dated Sept. 6 and 21, 1863 ; addressed to
Mr. Lossing, and numerous newspaper clippings sent by Gen.
Meagher at the same time. The handwriting is entirely that
of Gen. Meagher. 4 pieces.

* The "Memoranda" was evidently sent at the, request of
Mr. Lossing, and gives a graphic account of the services of
Gen. Meagher and of the brigade around Eichmond, at Bull
Run, Fredericksburg, Antietam, etc. At the end is a list of the
Field and Staff Officers, and those lost in battle. He writes of
one engagement: "Not less than from twelve to fifteen of-
ficers of the Brigade fell either mortally or severely wounded,
irhilst from 100 to 150 privates lay dead upon the field."

158. MITGHILL (SAMUEL L.— noted old New York Phy-
sician, author of the First Guide to New York City). A. L. S.
7 pp. 4to, Washington, Jan. 8, 1813, to Stephen Van Rens-
selaer.

* The above letter relates principally to the Canadian Cam-
paign: "Just before I left Neio York I received a practical
lesson on Canadian Campaigns from Gen. Stevens; he had Bur-
goyne's statement of his operations in 1777. It was the very
copy that had belonged to the late Gen. Gates. Stevens himself
had acted with Gates on that memorable occasion — judge what
a treat I had in hearing Stevens discourse on Burgoyne's ex-
pedition by the aid of Gates's maps." He then gives an out-
line of Canadian transactions since 1697, covering three pages.

159. MONROE (JAMES— President). L. S., 1 p. 4to,
from James Monroe, then Secretary of War, to Isaac Shelby,
Governor of Kentucky, Oct. 3, 1814, Directing 2500 men to be
furnished Jackson in place of men from Tennessee.

160. MONROE (JAMES). L. S.,War Department, 2 pp.
4to, Jan. 16, 1815, to Maj. Gen. Peter B. Porter, ordering him
to take command of the forces on the Niagara Frontier.

161. MONTREAL. Views of Gt. James St., Place d'Armes,
and S. W. view of Notre Dame Street. Drawn by John
Murray, engraved by Bourne. 4to. Rare. (3)

162. MOOERS (GEN. BENJAMIN). Three A. L. S., 1 p.
each, 4to, Plattsburgh, 1824 and 1825, to Smith Thompson.

* Gen. Mooers was at the Battle of Plattsburgh. With other
refugees in 1 783 he went from the Hudson by way of Lake
George and made the first settlement in the neighborhood of
Plattsburgh. These letters relate to land transactions.

163. MOORE (SIR HENRY,— Colonial Governor of New
York). Document signed, Nov. 19th, 1768, by Sir Henry
iloore and by Philip Livingston, Junr., apppointing Abraham
Ten Broeck as Lieut. -Colonel of Militia. 4to, vellum, with seal
in fine condition.

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164. MORAVIAN BISHOP. A. L. S., 2 pp. 12mo, Bethle-
hem, July 19, 1760, signed "Joseph," possibly Bishop Johu
Joseph Schebosh.

* Addressed ' ' My dear Bro : Rodgers, ' ' on clerical matters :
' ' The Letters from Jamaica to Br. Kragstroop are allways to
be sent to Bethlehem, for he was our Agent. Mr. Sproegel
with Sister Sproegel and Daughter; How are they since they
returned from Bethlehem."

165. MORGAN (GENERAL DANIEL) and others. D. S.,
an Act of the General Assembly for regulating the powers of
the Superintendents surveying land granted to the soldiers of
the Revolutionary Army, Dec. 17, 1783.

* Signed by Daniel Morgan, George Rogers Clarke, Col. Wood
(charged by Washington with the command of Burgoyne's army
as prisoners) and others.

166. MORSE (PROP. SAMUEL F. B.). Correspondence
between Prof. Morse and Benson J. Lossing in which Morse
says that in his opinion the North and South would not be
united in the near future and suggests an arrangement of the
flag by which each "confederacy" should have part of it.
2 A. L. S. by Prof. Morse, containing 17 pages, 4to. Dated
N. Y., April 12, and May 2, 1864. 2 A. L. S. by B. J. Lossing,
containing 3 pp., 8vo. Drawing of the proposed flags, made
by Morse and colored by him. Together, 5 pieces.

* A large part of the material in the above letters was used
by Lossing in his "Civil War in America," with a reproduc-
tion of Morse's flags. (Vol. 1, p. 247). Morse writes: "How-
ever to ie lamented is a dissolution of the Union, however mor-
tifying to the Northern section to be compelled to submit to it,
I consider the course of our imbecile and fanatical administra-
tion has, from the very commencement of hostilities, been such
as to make it a fixed fact in the future, with a constantly daily
decreasing probability of reunion at a far more distant period."

167. NEW YORK. Supplement to the New York Gazette,
or the Weekly Mercury, Monday, Feb. 1, 1768. 2 pp. folio.
(N. Y. : Hugh Gaine, 1768.)

168. NEW YORK CITY. A Perspective View of the
City Hall in New York taken prom Wall Street. C. Tie-
bout Delineate & Sculpsit. Large polio with title and
margins. Slight repairs. N. Y. ca. 1790

* Excessively Rare, and known to very few collectors
OF New York prints.

(See Frontispiece.)

169 NEW YORK CITY. The Bowling Green Washing-
ton ' Full-length figure op Washington within a tri-
umphal ARCH, through WHICH IS SEEN BoWLING GrEEN AND

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THE Revolutionary eabth-works. Designed and drawn by
Charles Buxton, M.D., C. Tiebout, sc. Large folio. Slight
repair to margins. N. Y. 1798.

* Possibly an unknown issue of this rare print with-
out THE LINE OF IMPRINT; the scene is supposed to represent
the evacuation of New York by the British.

170. NEW YOEK CITY. The City op New York in the
State of New York, North America. Painted by William
Birch. Engraved by Samuel Seymour. Published Jany. 1,
1803, by William Birch, Springland near Bristol, Pennsyl-
vania. Large folio. Colored. The imprint is cut into.

* The excessively rare first state, in contemporary
coloring, with the white horse, replaced in the second
state by a group of people.

171. NEW YORK CITY. Great Fire in New York Decem-
ber 16, 1835 (Old Coenties' Slip). Small 4to, woodcut by
Horton. Pine condition with full margins. Very Rare.

172. NEW YORK CITY. A View of the New City Tavern.
Engrav'd for Longworth's American Almanac and New York
Directory. Copper engraving by Tisdale. 8vo. With full
margins. Very Rare. N. Y. 1817.

* Site of No. ]1.5 Broadway of to-day, between Thames and
Cedar Streets.

173. NEW YORK CITY. Collegiate Protestant Reformed
Dtitch Church, Lithograph by Endicott, 1833, representing a
Monumental Arch within which is a History of the Church
and biographical sketches of its Ministers from the Rev. E.
Bogardus, 1647 ; at the foot are three views of the North, South
and Middle Dutch Church (this latter being at a later date
the N. Y. Post Office). Large folio.

174. NEW YORK CITY. Peter Stuyvesant's Army enter-
ing New Amsterdam. Humorous lithograph by Sarony and
i\Ia.jor from a drawing by William Heath. Oblong folio.

175. NEW YORK CITY. Topographical Atlas of the City
of New York, including the Annexed Territory, showing Origi-
nal Watercourses and Made Land. By Egbert L. Viele. Ob-
long folio, original wrappers. 1874.

* The LARGEST SIZE OF THIS RARE ATLAS. YERY SCARCE.

176. NEW YORK CITY. A View op the Federal Hall
of the City op New York. Lith. & Printed in Colors by
H. R. Robinson. Prom the Original Drawing by George Hol-
land. Folio, printed in brown tint.

* The rare original issue. The second issue has Currier's
name instead of Eol.iinsons 's, and there is a, modern facsimile.

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177. NEW YORK RIOT 1788. CLINTON (DE WITT—
Statesman, Mayor of New York) . A. L. S., 4 pp. folio, Apl.
25, 1788, to Gen. Clinton (his father).

* Ai\ ACCOUNT OF THE KIOTS AGAINST PHYSICIANS in 17^S8,

mentions that the mob collected "in the fields" (now occupied
by the Post-office and adjoining buildings), Gov. George Clin-
ton's efforts to pacify them, the ordering out of the Militia,
and various interesting details.

178. NEW YORK DRAFT RIOTS. The Bloody Week!
Riot, Murder and Arson, containing a full account of the
■wholesale outrage on life and property by Eye Witnesses.
8vo, original wrappers. N. Y. 1863.

* Very rare. Numerous press clippings of the day laid in.

179. NEW YORK STATE. An interesting and valuable
collection of material relating to "great lot No. 5" of the
Philipse grant, claimed by Jolm Jacob Astor. Consisting of :
(1) Field notes made by Henry Livingston while surveying
lot No. 5, 12mo, contemporary boards, pp. 126, entirely in the
handwriting of Livingston [1819]. (2) Field-book contain-
ing "surveys taken by James Dodge in lot No. 5, under the
direction of Henry Livingston," 1819, 12mo, original boards,
pp. 178, in the handwriting of James Dodge. (3) Autograph
copy of a letter sent by Henry Livingston to the Surveyor
General offering to survey the lot. May, 1819. (4) A. L. S.
from Ogden Hoffman to H. Livingston, July, 1819. (5)
A. L., copy of answer sent to the above by H. Livingston.
July, 1819. (6) Depositions of the surveyors and chainbear-
ers chosen by H. Livingston to survey lot No. 5, with their
signatures, and that of David Knapp, Justice, August, 1819.
Together 8 pieces.

* The above documents all relate to that part of the original
Philipse estate known as ' ' great lot No. 5. ' ' This was in the
possession of Frederick Philipse, last lord of the manor, when
he was attainted in 1779 for his alleged sympathy with the
English ; and passed into the control of N. Y. State. The rights
of J. J. Astor, who later secured it, were disputed in the courts.

Among the places mentioned in the boundaries are Cold
Spring, Patterson, Peekskill turnpike, west branch of Croton,
etc. Livingston's Note-book begins: "Long lot No. 6 in
PMlipse Patent the Survey of the same commenced the 15th
day of September, 1819, at the N. E. corner of Fhilipstowii,
etc. ' '

180. NEW YORK STATE. Note-book of Henry Living-
ston used in the survey of part of Philipse Manor. 12mo,
sheep, about 165 pages, entirely in the handwriting of Henry
Livingston. The cover is inscribed No. 2. Highlands. [1802]

* The notes begin: "At the request of Mr. Amos BeUlen,
agent of Capt. FredericV Philipse, son of Philip PhiliiJse, I .set
off on the 14th April, 1802, to make survey of lot No. 2 in
the first division of the patent granted to Adolph Philip.se 17
June, 1697."

"Deed of partition between Philip Philipse 4' ^tis two sisters,

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Susanna Eohinson 4' Mary Fhilipse (afterward Mrs. Morris) is
dated 7th February, 1754. In this deed of partition lot No. 2
af'd is port of the share of s'd P. Fhilipse and is thus de-
scribed, ' ' etc. There is a sketch of a former survey made by
David Lambert in 1769: "10295 acres excluding the large
.swamp.'' In the book there are surveys of separate farms in
the neighborhood, in the possession of William Barber, Justus
Nelson, Daniel Haight, Edward Meeker, Abraham Garrison,
Isaac Mead, and others. Agaj it reads: "From the north
side of West point ferry road on the line between lot No. 1 ^
2, from the monument on the Bedoubt hill." Mentions also
Fort Clinton, Constitution Island, Martlaers rock, etc.

181. NEW YORK STATE. D. S., Jan. 3, 1769, extension
of a mortgage between Philip Schuyler and others, to William
Smith, Godard van Solingen, Samuel Vanhorne, Samuel Lou-
don and William Smith, signed by the last five with seals,
witnessed before Alex. Stewart and Gouverneur Morris.

* With endorsement in the hand of Philip Schuyler, ' ' Wm.
Smith, Jun 'r cf others to Ph. Schuyler, Jaiell Thomas, and
Livingston Grott." A fine collection of signatures. Gouver-
neur Morris, Philip Schuyler, William Smith and Samuel Loudon
are of national importance as well of New York interest, each
being an important figure in the Colonial and Revolutionary
Periods.

182. NEW YORK STATE. Abstract of the original title
granted to Capt. John Evans of land on the Hudson River at
Paltz, 1694, with claims of later settlers, and the Attorney
General's Opinion on the case. Large folio manuscript sheet.
Undated. (Early 18th century.)

183. NEW YORK STATE. A. D. endorsed ' ' Copy of Mr.
(Alexander) Golden 's Affidavit about Paltz Pattent. Henry
Mansfield." 4 pp. folio, the original document executed Sep.
24, 1750, the copy being a contemporary one.

184. NEW YORK STATE. Journal of the Convention of
the State of New York. Began and held at Albany on the
13th day of October 1801. Small 4to, sewed, pp. 42. Albany :
John Barber, printer to the Convention, 1801.

* Eaee. In exceptionally fine condition, uncut and un-
opened.

185. NORTH (WILLIAM— Revolutionary General, served
with Benedict Arnold in Canada and aide-de-camp to Baron
Steuben) . A. L. S., 1 p. large 8vo, Duanesburg, Dec. 20, 1789.
To Gen. Stephen van Rensselaer.

* An interesting letter stating that he is in financial distress
and mentioning Alexander Hamilton : ' ' The rascally Public
owe me money which they will not pay — last night I received a
letter from Hamilton which puts an end to my hopes from that
quarter avd m.y expectations from the Treasury have vanished,"'
etc.

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186. NORTH (WILLIAM). Two A. L. S., 2 pp. each 4to,
New York, May 4, 1800 and (1790), to Gen. Stephen Van
Rensselaer. (Leaf of address torn partly away.) (2 pieces.)

* Political: "Goodhue says there will lie two Electors in
Mass. xoho will vote for Jefferson as well as for Adams — it is-
a very great chance if Jefferson does not get in."

187. OVERTON (JOHN— Kentucky pioneer, friend and
legal associate of Andrew Jackson). A. D. in his hand, being
a copy of James Garrard's petition relating to Kentucky and
Tennessee boundaries, 1 p. folio, dated Frankfort, Dec. 12,
1801.

* A RARE AUTOGRAPH. Overton 's grasp of the subject was
such that he was the acknowledged authority on the subject
of land titles, and his decisions from the Supreme bench have
never since been controverted. The present document relates
to the cession of a considerable proportion of the State of Ken-
tucky to the State of Tennessee.

188. PEALE (CHARLES WILLSON). Private Pocket
Diary, 1788-1789. A 12mo, leather bound volume containing
about one hundred closely written pages of entries of his daily
work and occupation from May 30, 1788, to the end of April,
1789. His autograph signature appears under the date of
January 12, 1789.

* The diary commences while he was staying in Annapolis on
a painting trip, records his work from day to day, the later*
return to Philadelphia and several visits during the period'
again to Maryland. The entries are of extreme value as a
record of the paintings and miniatures he executed during this-
period, and also from several references to paintings he had
made in previous years, and in addition he mentions paintings
by other artists that he either painted over or added details.
There are also several references to the mezzotints he made of
Washiugton, Lafayette, Pilmore and Franklin, notes of the-
number of copies he printed on certain days, and the method
of color printing used, giving some interesting new facts con-
cerning those extremely rare prints. Particular value applies
to the notices of the paintings from .his mention of incidental
details painted in some of them, thus supplying a certain clue
to their identification. The references to his occupations other
than painting are often amusing, and always interesting, show-
ing the remarkable versatility of his genius. There are many
references to objects collected by him for his Museum, and a
lengthy entry describes how he painted the triumphal cars and
cattle for the Fourth of July procession in Philadelphia, 1788.
He describes experiments in making a "perspective machine,"
or machine for drawing landscapes, an attempt to find a new
white in color, repairing his press for printing the mezzotints,
that were evidently printed by his own hands, receipts for
cookery and preserves including his first dish of broiled frog, a
new method of copying paintings, etc.

Among the paintings he mentions as executed by him (in
a few eases repainting or retouching of some done by Eobert
Edge Pine) are two copies of a portrait of Washington, por-
traits of Col. Samuel Smith, Governor Smallwood, Miss Knapp,
Mrs. Green, Charles and Mrs. Carroll, Mr. Seargeant, Mrs.
Francis, Dr. Ewing, Mr. Laming and family, Mr. Guest, Mr.

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and Mrs. Johnson (Thomas Johnson of the Revolution, who
nominated Washington for Commander-in-Chief), Mrs. Wm.
Smith, Mrs. Proctor and child (that he considers one of his
best works), Mrs. Grundy, Mrs. Chase, etc.

189. PEIRPOIiXT (FRANCIS H.— Governor of Virginia,
1864-68). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Alexandria, Va., Dec. 16, 1864,
sending Mr. Lossing a copy of his "Message" dated Dec. 6,
1864, with the Message, a printed pamphlet, 8 pp. (2)

190. PE.MBROKE (THOMAS— EARL OF. Lord High
Admiral). Contemporary copy of instructions to Captain
Smith, Commander of the ship "Bnterprize, " to proceed to
Aineriea with despatches, and then to sail and recapture the
Bahamas from the enemy. 1 p. folio, 28 July, 1709.

191. PENXSYLVANIA JOURNAL. The issue for Wed-
nesday Feb. 17, 1779. 4 pp. folio. (Damaged.) Phila. : W.
Bradford, 1779.

* Contains a long account of the capture of Savannah by
the British the previous December, and Bradford 's advertise-
ment that the paper having been suspended by the evacuation
of the city and accidents attending the removal of the printing
office, is now revived.

192. PHILADELPHIA. The Great Elm Tree of Shack-
AMAXON. (The Penn Indian Treaty Tree.) Aquatint in
■COLORS by G. Lehman. Large folio.

* Pine impkession of a kaee print.

193. PHILADELPHIA. "Birth Place of Liberty, S. W.
Corner 7tli and Market Street," converted into a Clothing
Shop, showing "the identical and time-honored edifice in
which the immortal patriot Jefferson penned the glorious
Declaration." Woodcut, large folio, fine condition. {Circa
1840.)

*' Rare Philadelphia view in pine condition : ' ' Life, Liberty,
& genteel Garments at the birth-place of Liberty," "When in
the Course of human events it becomes necessary for Gentle-
men to cast off their faded Garments," etc.

194. PHILADELPHIA. "Birth Place of Liberty," etc.
Another copy of the same in equally fine condition.

195. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J.). Orderly Book of
General Gideon J. Pillow. A folio volume containing the
original written Special Orders together with some private
letters (to Jefferson Davis and others), dated from May 11,
1861, to Nov. 13, 1861. Original calf.

* The volume cont.-iins over .500 pages and several hundred
Orders and Letters, written sometimes in Gen. Pillow's hand-
writing, and in other cases in that of his aides-de-camp or
adjutant. Tennessee seceded on the 6th of May, and the forma-
tion of an army corps immediately commenced. Gen. Pillow
being appointed to command, his first order being dated five
(lays after the decision to secede. Headquarters was estab-
lished at first at Memphis, but on July 26th it was fixed at

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Randolpli, und a lit.tle later at New Madrid, Mo., where, oni
entering tlie State of Missouri tlie designation of the army was
changed from that of ' ' Provisional Army of Tennessee ' ' to-
"Army of Liberation of Missouri." From Sejit, 7, ]S61, the
orders and letters aie dated from Columbus, Ky.

The greater part of the Orders relate to the defence of the
Mississippi, especially the fortification of the famous "Island
No. 10," during which period they were practically completed.
The orders give considerable information on the condition of
the Confederate forces in Tennessee, especially the want of field
equipment and fire-arms, and the side-lights on the methods
used are particularly interesting. Appeals are made to planters
to send in their slaves to be used as laborers on the fortifica-
tions, instructions are given to throw up barricades in Memphis,,
using cotton bales for the purpose, on June 23d details are
given for the throwing of a heavy iron chain across the river
opposite the lower battery at Bandolph, and Gen. Pillow shows
dissatisfaction in one instance by threatening to resign.

The date, Columbus, Ky., Sept. 7, 1861, is noteworthy as show-
ing Confederate violation of the attempted neutrality of Ken-
tucky, Gen. Polk having ordered the occupation of this city
four days earlier. Grant, believing that the intention of the
Confederates w'as to proceed up the river, immediately started
from Cairo and occupied Padueah, a few miles north of Colum-
bus, thus stopping their advance and opening the way for the
capture of Ports Henry and Donelson, and the breaking into the
centre of Tennessee.

196. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 4 pp. folio, to.
[General Polk], with paragraphs and sentences crossed out
with pen as though entire letter was not forwarded. Dated,
New Madrid, ]\Io., Head Quarters of Army of Liberation,
August 20th, 1861.

* Possibly the Original Draft of a letter to Gen. Polk wherein,,
after stating several facts in a business-like manner, the writer
launches out in an attack on Polk for crippling and embarras-
sing him. These ' ' attack ' ' portions are crossed ofE in the
letter, leaving others which might easily form a connected
epistle and which read like the natural reply of a subordinate
officer to his superior. These crossed sections, however, are of
considerable interest: "If I am not fit for the Command you
ought not to have entrusted me with it. If I am, it is indeed
singular that an officer who himself teas never in the Field,
should at your present distance from it, so embarrass the
movements and very safety of the Army iy orders and counter-
orders which mahe me regret that I have ever had anything to
do with the Campaign. ' '

Again: "From the character of your instructions ... I
infer you contemplate arresting me. If such le your purpose
I will save you that necessity and trouble by saying tliat
under the circumstances I can do nothing else but disobey the
order, or, endanger the safety of a large portion of the force
under my command. If for this you deem it your duty to arrest
and try me, I can only say I iviV, on my return, meet the
responsibility of nty action."

197. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Head-
quarters Division, Columbus, Kentucky, Oct. 14, 1861. To the
Conductors of the Memphis Press.

■' An interesting side-light on conditions in the South in the

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early part of the War. "I cannot turn a deaf ear to the voice
of leant sent to this camp, from the wives of the hrave men com-
posing its rani- and file, — nor can I refuse to allow those whose
duty it is to provide for their families, to go bade and provide
them bread. If I am compelled to grant such applications this
army will melt aivay until your city may be humbled by the
tread of the Tyrant's mercenary soldiery in your streets."

198. PLATT (ZEPHANIAH— Founder of Plattsburgh).
D. S., 1 p. folio, partly printed, Nov. 17, 1763. Note for £200
signed by Zebulon Smith and Zephaniah Piatt, with signatures
of Joseph Sayer and Nathaniel Piatt, to Garret Middagh, en-
dorsed with interest payments; a release dated Dec. 3, 1787,
signed by Jacob Hicks, witnessed by Aaron S. Lawrence, on
the reverse.

* Early specimen of printing in New York.

199. POLK (LEONIDAS— Confederate General, and Prot.
Bpis. Bishop). A. L. S., 6 pp. folio, to [Gen'l. Pillow], dated
Head-Quarters, Department No. 2, Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 7,
1861.

* Interesting letter informing Pillow that a large force of
the enemy was being concentrated at Bieds Point and Cairo
with the intention of making a descent of the river [Missis-
sippi], just as soon as boats could be put in readiness, and
advising Pillow what to do in the matter. After signing this
letter, he is handed one from Pillow which he answers, as
follows : ' ' Yoii are mistalcen, if as you intimate, you suppose
I did not at the time of your movement into Missouri intend
you should move on into the interior. . . I gave you the
force asTced for, and have used my influence with General Har-
dee to cooperate with you," etc.

200. POUGHKEBPSIE NEWSPAPER. The Country
Journal and Poughkeepsie Advertiser. August 26, 1788.
Printed by Nicholas Power, the first printer in this town. Con-
taining account of the Federal Convention, the Federal Pro-
cession, etc. The printer advertises that owing to the scarcity
of money, he will take Wheat or Corn in payment for the
paper, tipper right corner of first leaf lacking.

201. PRINGLE (ROBERT— Justice of Court Common
Pleas, So. Carolina). Three Legal Papers signed by him as
Justice, dated July 8, 1765, August 21, 1766, and December 31,
1766. Folio, and small 4to. 3 pieces.

202. PRISONERS IN THE WAR OF 1812. A. L. S., 3 pp.
folio, Fayette, Ky., Aug. 11, 1813, from the Quartermaster,
William Ellis, to Gen. Green Clay at Fort Meigs.

A long letter on Kentuckians taken prisoners by the British
and recaptured by Gen. Harrison before Fort Meigs, May 5,
1813. With about 300 prisoners Ellis started back to Ken-
tucky, going by boat to Huron: "As soon as we landed the
men Immediately broke off in every direction. When Major
Shelby came in a ship with the Balance of the prisoners, I

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call'd on him to niop the men that were left and heep them
togtther, lie utterly denied to take any Command of them. I
started to Cleveland, the wind rose on the Lake and we got to
shore and our Boat stove all to pieces — they went off, some to
Cleveland and some up Huron — I went afoot to Cleveland,
where I purchased a horse. I was oiliged to change my Horse
twice before I got to Limestone on the accompt of trying to
keep up with the prisoners and to steere Cleare of Censure
hereafter. ' '

203. QUEBEC. Yue prise de Beauport. Large folio
lithograph by H. Clerget. Imp. Villain, Paris, 1854.

* A FINE AND EARE VIE-VY.

204. RANDOLPH (THOMAS MANN— Governor of Vir-
ginia, fought through the War of 1812). L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
Richmond, Oct. 31, 1820.

* On a dispute between Kentucky and Virginia and Tennes-
see for land claimed by the Indians, in which he brings out the
interesting point that the dialect spoken by the NoUoway In-
dians is the same as the Tusearoras, one of the Six Nations :
"If there were histories of our Indians it would proiaily he
found that a tribe of the Six Nations had been at some time
dispossessed by the Chickasaws. ' '

205. RHODE ISLAND. Letter of administration of the
estate of Dorcas Golasha of HopMnton. A. D. S. by Simeon
Perry, Council Clerk, Oct. 9, 1758. 1 p. 4to.

206. RHODE ISLAND. Early Revolutionary Military
Commission. "Written in script, 1 p. folio, June 30, 1775,
signed by Henry Ward. With fine seal of R. I.

* The General Assembly ordered 1500 men "to be embodied
into an Army of Observation" and appoint herewith Ebenezer
Flagg captain. The first action between the British and the
Americans was on Apl. 19th; three days later the General As-
sembly ordered 1500 men. Bunker's Hill was fought on .June
17th. The commission is issued as by authority of the Eoyal
Governor, but actually was on behalf of the American patriots.

207. RHODE ISLAND. Legal D. S., 4 pp. folio, 1786 and
1788, by Henry Ward, Member of the Colonial Congress,
Nathaniel Wheaton, Richard Steere, town clerk of Glocester,
Joseph Borden, and Joshua Greene. Affidavits settling the
question of the sanity of Dr. John Walton, of Providence, R. I.

208. ROBINSON (COL. BEVERLEY— Loyalist soldier in
the Revolution and friend of Major Andre). Manuscript
Document, 5 pp. small 4to : " An Account of the Sale of Goods
Late the Property of Beverley Robinson. Sold at Publick
Vendue at the House of Peter Bogardus at Fish Kill Landing
24th Nov. 1777."

* An interesting record, from the association of Col. Robin-
son with both Arnold and Andre, and from its curiosity as an
early American auction sale. The prices and buyers are both
given, and at the end is the note of the sale of a negro slave,

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the property of Amos Pine, who brought £.125. Col. Eobinson 's
goods brought £50;").

Col. Kobinsou went to New Y^ork soon after the Declaration
of Indepenileiice and raised the Loyal American Regiment. His
house and property was seized as belonging to a traitor, and
the sale was no doubt that of the furniture. Later Col. Eobin-
son 's house was occupied by Gen. Putnam, and when Benedict
Arnold ivas given the command at West Point, he made the man-
sion his headquarters. It was here that he received and sent the
messages arranging the treason.

209. ROBINSON (MOSES— American Colonel, and
others). L. S. by him and 2 other officers, 1 p. folio, to Maj.-
Gen. Schuyler, Commander of the American Forces of the
Northern Department, mentioning the retreat of Col. Warner
towards Bennington. Letter is signed by Cols. Robinson,,
Williams, and Brush. July 16th, 1777.

* Written shortly before the Battle of Bennington.

210. SCHUYLER (GENERAL PETER^of New Jersey).
Organizing Forces in the French and Indian War. A. L. S.,.
4 pp. 4to, "Thursday," no date (probably 1759 or 1760).

* Gen. Peter Schuyler served under Sir Jeffery Amherst in
the events which closed with the English conquest of Canada in
the French and Indian War in 1759, and this letter doubtless,
relates to the organization of forces for the closing campaign.

"When the Council took up the Segiment commanded by Col.
Ph. J. Schuyler, I suggested that although he was relieved, I
thought it proper to offer him the command — 7 proposed Peter-
Schiiyter for 2 3I<i.jor, this was oijected to 4' T^b loas appointed
a Captain. John Price icon appointed Lt-Colo. of the Albany
liegiment — a considerable part of your cnid Gansevoort's list
are appointed, he as the Cut'(dry wilh Ten Eyck of Sehnectady
us Ciijil. — Dirk. Ten Broeck is in command. — We finish tomorrow
and I embark in the first sloop. My love to Mrs. Schuyler,
Margaret and all." The autograph of Gen. Peter Schuyler is
very rare, as he died in 1762.

211. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). D. S., 1 p. folio, Jan.
3, 1769, in regard to the Robert Livingston estate. Signed in
full "Philip Schuyler," and with Schuyler's seal intact.
Witnessed by Thomas Smith and Gilbert Burger. (Torn in
folds.)

* The full signature of Philip Schuyler is rarely met with,
and the seal, with his arms, is in perfect condition.

212. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Letter in the hand-
writing of John Lansing, Schuyler's secretary, 1 p. Albany.
March 28, 1776. To Col. Herkemer.

"General Wa.ihington ha.s drove the Ministerial army out of
Boston, they have left behind them SO pieces of Cannon, Z mor-
tars, tn-enty thousand Bushels of Wheat, most of their light
Horse and a variety of other articles."

213. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. D. S. Order to^
a Commissary to deliver stores. Dated Saratoga, Oct. 3, 1779 ;
a]so,_ a sheet containing a list of family names, including
Philip Schuyler and others in his handwriting. (2)

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214. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Manuscript in the
kandwriting of John Lansing, military secretary of Gen.
Philip Schuyler. 25 pages on folio sheets, dated Aug. 12,
1776.

* The manusc-ript of an address to the Six Nations of In-
dians, no doubt oouiposed by Gen. Schuyler. In it he treats
of the causes of dispute between the Americans and the Indian
warriors, and makes suggestions towards a permanent peace.

215. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Rough draft, with
erasures and interlineations, of the speech of Gen. Schuyler to
the Six Nations asking their neutrality, delivered at a confer-
ence at German Flatts August 6, 1776. 9 pp. folio.

216. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Saratoga, Oct. 26, 1776. To Capt. Varick.

* ' ' General Washington 's Letter mentions that we had «
close and smart Skirmish with # drove the Enemy, who were
put into great Confusion. ' ' He also mentions requisites needed
for the boats. The skirmish referred to was probably one of
those that took place between Howe and Washington on the
latter 's retreat to "White Plains.

217. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
Albany, July 1, 1777. To Col. Varick.

* "The Insufficiency of the Garrison at Ticonderoga, the Im-
perfect State of the fortifications and the want of discipline In
the troops give me great cause to apprehend that we shall lose
that Fortress, tut as a reinforcement is coming up from Peeks
kill with which I shall move up I am In hopes that the Enemy
will he prevented from making any farther progress."

218. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
Fort Edward, July 15, 1777. To Col. Varick.

* " The Enemy are gone from Fort Ann. I have a strong
party at that post constantly Employed in obstructing the com-
munications. The troops are recovering their spirits. . . I
have received fourty pieces of cannon and fifteen tons of powder.
The Cannon go to Saratoga to he mounted, and Gen. St. Clair
is safe and will be here with the army today. I think Gen.
Burgoyne has got pretty near the length of his Tedder, he will
not reach Albany this campaign."

Schuyler had retired from Port George, and Burgoyne had
reached Skenesborough. The Americans had destroyed the roads
and trails so successfully that the British advance was delayed,
Burgoyne having in only a short distance to build forty bridges,
plank two miles of causeway, and remove innumerable trees
felled in the roads. Tivo weeks later Burgoyne reached Fort
Edward.

219. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio.
To Colonel Varick. Albany, Sept. 13th, 1777.

* ' ' Gen. Burgoyne seems as if he intended not to retire. I
hope, however, Gen. Gates will be in sufficient force to compel
hiyn,' not that I wish he should attack him on the East side of
Hudsons Siver," etc.

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220. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Albany, Sept. 14, 1777. To Col. Varick.

* "Last Krcniiuj Ciipt. Doiv Informed me that Colo. M'ilkiii-
aon. ii'dx returned, that ilie Enemy had all retired to the East
side of Hudson Eiver, that none of the buildings at Saratoga
were burned. . If you get to Saratoga I wish you tvould
li.ini to Gen. Gates lluii eare ought to he tal'en that the troops
(hi not dumafie any of the building.^, nor destroy the felloes.
Mention It also If you pha.'^e to Colo. Wilkinson as from your-
selj and desire Lieingston and Lansingh to do the like. My
eomplimenis to Gen. Arnold," etc.

221. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio,
to John Jay. Albany, March 5, 1779.

' Reciuesting that his resignation, offered to Congress, be
accepted as soon as possible, and that the money owed him by
the Government be paid. Also, that the Onondaga Indians had
applied for more provisions and he had furnished them on his
own authority.

222. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Autograph Letter
unsigned and undated, probably a first draft, 6 pp. folio.
(About 1782.)

* An interesting letter on how the balance of accounts be-
tween the States engaged in the Revolutionary War was to be
adjusted: "What principles for the Adjustment of Accounts
between the United States were established by the Commission-
ers to whom the business was committed, we are not advised of.
It must, however, be evident that no General principles could
apply. . One of the states was never penetrated by the
enemy, others partially and in which the enemy did not remain
for any length of time and the Injury sustained by those was
inconsiderable, of others the enemy were in a great degree pos-
sessed during the whole war and these have sustained not only
the greatest but very extreme injury. Of the latter description
was the State of New York." Gen. Sehuyler then gives a
summary of the course of the war in New York State, and em-
phasizes the fact of the heavy burden laid on the inhabitants by
the constant assessments and continual raising of new troops,
and concludes by suggestions of some changes in the Act of
Congress relating to the subject.

223. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. unsigned, prob-
ably a draft, 4 pp. 4to, New York, Jan. 13, 1786.

* An interesting letter narrating the methods he took through
Chief Abraham to induce the Oneidas and Mohawks to forsake
the British Alliance and conclude peace with the United States.

224. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. D. S., 6 pp. folio,
Albany, Dec. 12, 1787, embodying a long letter of Gen. Schuy-
ler (in his own hand) to Mrs. Bruce.

* The account of the Estate of Dr. Wm. Bruce with Gen.
Schuyler, and highly important as being entirely in the hand
of the latter. The statement begins with March, 1772, ends on
Dec. 10, 1787, with Gen. Schuyler's signature, followed by a
long explanatory letter to the widow of Dr. Bruce closing
with: ' ' Henee, Madam, you see that so far from your distresses
arising from me, they would have been infinitely greater if my

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(itteniion and generosity had been less, to say nothing of the
pec nil 1(1 rii saeiifiees I /in re made. My own hand for the hallance
as I Itare stated it. I will not give you — if you are not con-
tented with tliis, proseeute me if you please, in what court you
please, and as soon as you please. ' '

225. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. D., 3 pp. folio,
July 6, 1795.

* Endorsed in Gen. Schuyler's hand: '■Aeeount of payments
made hy Ph: Seliuyler for the Agents to Treat with the Oneida,
Onondaga and Cayuga Indians, July 6, 1795.". The report
extends from Apl. 10 to July 6, ]795, and the names of many
traders are given. The first item is 4 shillings for horse hire
"to curry a letter from N. York to Gov'r Clinton at Green-
wich"; another item is "To General John Cantine my Cheek
on the Bank for 10,000 Dollars," etc.

226. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP) and THE SIX NA-
TIONS. List of Disbursements as Agent for Indian Affairs,
ApL 10, 1795, to Aug. 9, 1796, the State of New York to Philip
Schuyler, Dr. 7 pp. folio. In the writing of Philip Schuyler.

* A valuable document giving the names of many early ti:aders
and merchants of New York State and the commodities dealt
in by them.

227. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. N. S., July 11,
1804. To Stephen van Rensselaer requesting him to endorse
a bill.

* With an autograph note by Benson J. Lossing pointing out
that the note is dated the day on which Gen. Schuyler 's son-
in-law, Alexander Hamilton, was shot by Aaron juurr.

228. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Three A. L. S., 1784-
86, each 2 pp. folio on the Political Movements of the time.
Addressed to Stephen van Rensselaer. (3)

229. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Five Autograph Let-
ters (one unsigned), folio and quarto on political affairs. (5)

230. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Seven A. L. S., 1783-
1800, one and two pages each. Mostly personal letters to his
daughter or son-in-law Stephen van Rensselaer. Several refer
to the state of his health, one advises his daughter not to visit
the Shaking Quakers (with Baron Marbois). (7)

231. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). About twelve docu-
ments, several in the autograph of Gen. Schuyler, _ others
signed by him relating to financial matters. Including In-
ventory of the debts of the late Margaret Schuyler, 1765-82 :
a bond in the handwriting of Morgan Lewis, etc. (12)

232. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). 26 Notes signed by
Gen. Philip Schuyler, nearly all made out in the handwriting
of Col. Richard Varick, for various amounts. All dated Feb.
26 1776, at Albany. Besides the signatures of Schuyk-i- these
notes contain the autographs of Petrus Ostrander, P. Van
Rensselaer, Gerardus Beekman, Frans Wmne, Nicholas
Bleecker, and others.

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233. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., L. S. and
Drafts of Letters relating to land or building transactions, in-
cluding a document headed "Memorandum for Gen. Hamil-
ton," an account of the bounds of Rensselaer Patent, etc.,
with six letters of Peter Hogeboom of Hudson on the purchase
of land from Gen. Schuyler. About 26 pieces.

234. SCHUYLER'S NORTHERN CAMPAIGN. A series
of 11 A. L. S. (one with initials) from J. Pierce, Jr., 1775,
1776, 1777, and 1778, written from Albany, 2 to 4 pp. each,
folio and 4to, and describing in detail the events of the cam-
paign of 1775 and 1776. Together 24 closely written pagesi

* A valuable contribution to history. John Pierce occupied
a minor official position, and as such was acquainted with all
important movements which he recounts in an interesting man-
ner, intermixed with current gossip of the time, that is
not available in history. TTor instance, in the first letter, Aug.
26, 1775, the account of the meeting between Gen. Schuyler and
the Six Nations Chiefs is of the most interesting character, also
his view of the quarrel between Gates and Schuyler.

Sept. 16, 1775: Mentions Gen. Montgomery and the Siege
of St. Johns.

Nov. 5, 1775 : ' ' The Enemy at St. Johns are out of Provision.
Possiily the General (Montgomery) may think its reduction by
famine may he iest. ' '

Nov. 11, 1775. "St. Johns surrendered on the second of this
Month; the General intended two days after to attack Montreal.
The General is Mr. Phelps' particular enemy — a Publick Ex-
amination is brought in against him."

May 30, 1776: "The various reports render the line of our
retreat from Quebeck very contradictory. Col. Beedles Megiment
at the Cedars is attacked by about 40 of the 8th Megiment and
500 Indians — a Reinforcement has gone to the Succor of our
men.

Aug. 16, 1776: Contains comments on the failure of Con-
gress to support Montgomery, "from his Death we may Date all
our Misfortunes ' ' ; mentions Retreat from Canada, the arrival of
Gates and his good work with the discouraged troops, the
building of Fort Independence, "The Army has now but 3,300
Effective men"; he reports the return of a Spy stating that
2,000 of the enemy at St. Johns are building boats on Lake
Champlain, and there are 800 men at Port Chambly; Gen. Schuy-
ler's negotiations with the Indians, Gen. Arnold's arrest for
pillaging the Prench, etc.

Aug. 2S, 1776: "The General (Schuyler) favored Mr. Trum-
bull with the Proceedings at the Indian Treaty, 'twill likely be
printed. They profess much friendship. Gen. Gates is a pretty
odd competition — he will have everything in Order. But his
Passions are like the Winds tearing up his Virtues by the
Soots, (rates has yet had the command there, and when Gen.
Schuyler will go up is very uncertain. Gen. Wooster has had
his Tryal before Congress."

Sept. 9, 1776: "The General (Schuyler) is indirectly accused
by Congress — he demands a hearing — let a Tryal be the touch-
stone." Pierce also gives the rumors of Washington's attack

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on Boston, of a skirmish on Lake George, the advance of the
enemy from Oswego, and the escape of all their prisoners. (This
letter signed "with initials).

Sept. 26, 1776: "Gen. Schuyler has resign'd, also the Com'sy
Gen'l."

Mch. 25, 1777: "Gen. Schuyler sets ojf to-morrow for Con-
gress— the purport of his Journey I conclude to be that he may
have an Opportunity to Justify himself to Congress. I suppose
you Icnow that Major Sogers has gone to the Indian Country. ' '

May 3, 1778: "The Enemy came up io Crown Point with
their Shipping, which alarmed the country and spread many
stories of turning and, destroying all before them. We have
a number of Indians here who are going to join Gen. Wash-
ington 's army. ' '

235. SEDGWICK (THEODORE— Statesman). A. D. S.,
1 p. "Mount Washington, 20th July, 1787."

* Consent to the principle on which the boundary line be-
tween New York and Massachusetts shall be ascertained, writ-
ten and signed by Theodore Sedgwick on behalf of himself,
Timothy Edwards, and Samuel Williams.

236. SHELBY (ISAAC— Gov. of Kentucky). A. L. S.,
3 pp. 4to, Frankfort, Mch. 5, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay,
Richmond, Ky.

* In making arrangement to send troops to the support of
Gen. W. H. Harrison, he offers Green Clay a Brigadier-General-
ship: "Gen. Harrison has made a requisition of fifteen hun-
dred men from this state. I shall order out two of the Bidg-
ments, now organising, commanded by Gen. E. Boswell and
Gen. Jas Cox — will you accept of the command of this Brigade.
I feel little doubt that the command of Lale Erie will be estab-
lished by May or June, from whence we may date the com-
mencement of very active operations."

237. SHELBY (ISAAC). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Frankfort,
March 9, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay.

* Organizing the force ' ' ordered out to the relief of Gen.
Harrison. I find that the Sidgment commanded by Col'o. Bud-
ley can with more certainty be brought into the field."

238. SHELBY (ISAAC). L. S., \dth two lines in his hand,
Frankfort, Mch. 16, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay.

Governor Shelby 's letter announcing the desperate need of
assistance by Wm. Henry Harrison on the Canadian frontier,
sending Gen. Clay his commission as Brigadier-General (see
following lot) and advising him as to the route.

"General Harrison, has recently made a requisition of me
to order 1,500 men to March with all possible dispatch to join
the Army 'under his command. Gen. Harrison recommends that
the troops shall tate the rout by the mouth of Limestone #
CUlicothe," etc.

239. SHELBY (ISAAC). D. S., 1 p. small folio, Mch. 16,
1813, Green Clay's Commissions as Brigadier (ieneral in the
War' of 1812. With seal.

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240. SHELBY (ISAAC). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Frankfort,
Mch. 17, 1813, franked with another signature. To Gen.

Ureen Clay.

* Ordering Clay to change his route in joining Gen. Harrison
(see letter of Mch. 16th above).

"Major Thoman Bodley advises in strong terms to change
the rout of march by way of Newport. I therefore submit to
yourself to take what rout you judge proper, as may most ef-
fectually promote lite advance of the Men to Gen. Harrison's
head-quarters. ' '

241. SHELBY (ISAAC). The Governoe's call foe the
Kentucky volunteers. Printed Document with autograph
signature. Address to the Kentucky Militia, from Frankfort,
July 31, 1813, and calling for re-inforcements for Gen. Har-
rison. Franked on the leaf of address (to Gen. Green Clay)
with another signature.

* Gov. Shelby 'm call led to the force of 4,000 men with
which he marched to re-enforce Gen. Harrison, arriving in time
to participate in Perry 's Victory.

242. SHELBY (ISAAC). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, "Camp at
Mouth Portage River, Sep. 16, 181.-;, ,5 o'clock J'. M." With
leaf of address to Gen. Green Clay, franked with another
signature.

* "7 am here on the bank of Lake Uric irith near i/lOO fine
fellows, and ive arc making every effort to cross into Canada, it
will, however, he sereral days before the whole are embarked
from here. . . I need not tell you, my dear General, how
Graiifi/iit/i it will be to ine to hare you along — euid also as many
of mil Kentuckti friends at your po.'it as possible to Aid in
the Glcrifius work that is before us. The Commander in Chief
■IS in high fijiirits cf- makes no doubt of our intire success. God
bless you, present me most affectionately to your associates in
arms from Kentucky."

The ' ' 4,000 fine fellows ' ' were the troops Shelby led in per-
son at the age of sixty-three to the re-enforcement of Gen.
Harrison, whom he joined just in time to enable that General
to profit by the victory of Perry on Lake Erie.

243. SIEGE OF VICKSBURG. The Fight in the Crater
of Fort Hill. Folio lithograph. Sketched by A. B. Matthews.
Printed by Middleton, Strorbridge & Co., Cincinnati, 1863.

244. SIX NATIONS INDIANS. Manuscript. 2 pp. 4to,
dated Niagara, 8th Sept., 1783. Reply of the Chiefs and
Warriors of the Six Nations in consequence of General Schuy-
ler's speech bearing date 29th July, 1783. As translated by
the interpreter. With a copy.

245. SLAVERY. Autograph Doctimeut, 4 pp. folio, en-
titled "An Act declaring the Freedom of the persons therein
mentioned. In Senate, Sep. 4, 1785, read . . . and Commited.
Ordered to be engrossed" (New York). Attached is a clipping
from Loudon's New York Packet, Jan. 24, 1785, giving the
A ct for the Abolition of Slavery in Pennsylvania.

* The above document is probably the original draft of the
bill introduced in the Senate of New York State for the free-

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dom of slaves. It is possibly in the hand of Josiah Parker,
with amendments and alterations, the words "Mr. Parker or
Parks ' ' being written on the last page and Parker being respon-
sible for the effort to set free the Virginia slaves at this time.

246. SLIDELL (JOHN— Confederate Statesman). Auto-
graph Document, 8 pages folio. Addressed to the Convention
of the State of Louisiana, dated Washington, January 14,
1861, and signed by John Slidell, Judah P. Benjamin, John
M. Landrum, and T. G. Davidson. Entirely in the hand-
writing of John Slidell.

* Lossing, in his " Civil War in America " (A'ol. 1, pp. 182-3),
gives long quotations from this document, which he calls "Sli-
dell 's seditious letter, ' ' using part of the last page, containing
the signatures, as an illustration. After reviewing the position
of the South and explaining the impossibility of complete union
of the states, he ends with this gloomy forecast : ' ' There are
elements of repulsion iirising from antagonistic pecuniary in-
terests and discordant feelings which render the long contin-
uance of a Union among the Free States a material and moral
impossihiliti/. They will have more to fear from their laborers
depending on their daily wages for their daily iread than we
hare from our contented slaves, ivhom it is our duty as our
privilege to care for in adversity and prosperity, in leant or in
plenty, in sieliiess or in health."

247. STEAMSHIP "ATLANTIC." Fine colored litho-
graph, by Endieott, N. Y. 1851, on cover of music sheet. 4to.

* The "Atlantic" was one of the ocean greyhounds of the
famous New York Collins' Line, holding the record to and from
Liverpool for some years.

248. STUART (GEN. J. E. B.— Distinguished Confederate
Cavalry General). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, "Hd. Qrs. Cavalry
Brigade, Centreville, Feby. 18, 1863."

* Scarce autograph. The famous cavalry leader writes in
favor of one of his lieutenants, J. S. Cummings, "who has
served under my command with marked di.<itinctio)i and success
for the past ten months. When Capt. White resigned, Li. C.
heing detained at home iy a long and painful attack of fever,
though the next in rank and entitled to it by service, failed by
the abominable elective .system to succeed to the Captaincy."
He concludes by mentioning that he has received some ' ' splen-
did 12-pound Howitzers."

249. SUSQUEHANNA COMPANY. Bond signed by David
Talmadge, of Wilkesbarre, Nov. 13, 1772, to secure a settling
right on land granted by the Committee of Settlers on the
Susquehanna river in the township of Wilkesbarre, witnessed
by Danes Callay and Thomas Cooper. Copy (1775) of deed
of land, laid out by order of Ma.jor John Durkee on the Sus-
quehanna river, granted to William Dort in 1772. Similar
copy of a deed to William Stewart signed by the Committee
of Settlers (John Durkee, Stephen Fuller, Obadiah Gove,
Nathan Denison and Seth Morwin), 1774. (3)

Interesting and scarce relics of the first settlement of the
Wyoming valley. Col. Durkee was the leader of the Connecticut
settlers, in the " Pennymite and Yankee war" that lasted until
the outbreak of the Revolution.
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250. TEXAS. The killing op Philip Nolan. A. L. S. of
the Marquis de Casa-Cabro to Col. Steel, Governor of "Ameri-
can Territory" at Natchez (Miss.). 2 pp. folio, New Orleans,
May 1, 1801. In Spanish.

" A letter of regret on the untimely death of Philip Nolan,
who, it is claimed, entered Spanish territory without authority
and against the express command of the Spanish governor.
Philip Nolan is one of the most interesting figures connected
with the early history of Texas, and the author of the first
description of that State written by an American. It was
printed at Natchez, it is said, in 1799, though we believe no
copy i<! now known. He made expeditions into Texas for the
capture of wild horses, and in one of these was surrounded by
the Spaniards, and after a heroic defence was killed with his
companions.

251. TEXAS. Stock certificate (holding of "One Labor of
Land") in the Galveston Bay and Texas Land Company,
1830. Endorsed to J. P. Lee and signed by G. W. Custis,
Amos Dean and C. H. Sumner.

* Interesting early Texas document, being a holding in Aus-
tin 's colony. Yery rare.

252. TIEBOUT (J.). Rare engraved broadsheet. A
folio sheet headed "American Naval Victories. Glorious and
Brilliant Victory obtained by Commodore 0. H. Perry over
the British fleet on Lake Erie commanded by Capt. Barclay."
A view of the Battle of Lake Erie at the top, and on each side
four views of other naval victories. A contemporary poem
written in the centre. Worn in the folds. New York: De-
cember, 1813.

253. UNITED STATES NAVY. U. S. Monitor "Passaic,"
built by Continental Iron Works, Greenpoint, N. Y. Large
folio lithograph by Endieott, printed in colors.

254. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON— General in the
War of 1812). D. S., 3 pp. folio, Albany, July 15, 1807. Gen-
eral Orders in preparation for the War of 1812.

^ An important military document in expectation op the
WAR WITH England and France. Twelve Thousand, Seven
Hundred men are ordered to be in readiness to march at a
moment 's notice in d'vision under Generals Stevens, Van Eens-
selaer (himself), Ilathorne, Thomas and David Thomas, Ganse-
voort and Myers. These military preparations were occasioned
liy "The Chesapeake" going to sea on the morning of June 22,
1807, Commodore Barron in command, intercepted by the Brit-
ish Frigate "Leopard," who demanded British Deserters on
board and took a^^ay American seamen as well, and although the
matter ivas left open for more than four years, it eventually
precipitated the war. The Milan Decree of Napoleon was also
liiomulgated this year, ordering the seizure of American vessels
bound for Great Britain.

255. VAN RENSSELAER (GEN. SOLOMON). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, "Thursday morning," no date (1813). To his
cousin Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer, the "eighth Patroon."

* Accepting the rank of Adt.-General, although the Govern-

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ment does not allow "adequate compensation," and he refuses
to tax his friends, but trusts to "future events for the enlarge-
ment of the Salary. ' '

"I will thank i/uii to send me hy Bearer your Letter Book.
Southwicke ix to he at my house Tomorrow evening. You may
trust to my prudence. Let this remain a profound secret.
Lovett must not know it, or it will soon he public." This re-
lates to the examination of the draft of the Militia Law.

256. VATTEMARE (ALEXANDRE— Founder of system
■of International Exchanges) . L. S., 1 p. 4to, Boston, May 9,
1841.

* To the Governor of Ohio when trying to establish a sys-
tematic exchange of duplicates between libraries, of government
publications, maps, art objects, which met with success here and
was the means of bringing 300,000 volumes to the libraries
of this country.

257. VIRGINIA. ' ' A Roll of the Burgesses at an Assembly
begun the 24th of September 1696." 1 p. narrow folio, con-
temporary manuscript, the names of Dudley Diggs (repre-
-sentative from Warwick Co. ) and Peter Bradley being written
■on the reverse.

* Virginia having always been conspicuous in maintaining the
rights of the Colonies, the above list of 48 members under the more
kindly ruling of William and Mary, Sir Edmund Andros being
Governor, is of the greatest interest. Twenty-four counties are
named, with two representatives from each, and where certain
names are scored out on account of ' ' Out of ye Countrey ' ' as
against the name of William Byrd, "sick" or "dead," another
is inserted. Among the names of the founders of well-known
families in Virginia are Wm. Randolph, George Mason, Robert
Carter, and others.

258. VIRGINIA. Calendar of State Papers. Page proofs

1 to 32, 4to, unbound, as issued covering from Dec. 6, 1652,
to Jan. 13, 1692, prepared by Wm. P. Palmer of Richmond.

* With the accompanying letter from Thos. H. Wynn to B.
J. Lossing, 2 pp. 4to, Richmond, Va., Aug. 13, 1873.

Mr. Wynn was the author of the bill to publish this ; he says :
"You will perceive that the earliest date we have is 165S. In
1865, when the Capitol was in possession of the Federal Authori-
ties, some gentleman who was authorised hy Gen. Cowley helped
himself to those from 1607 to 1652 in company with others re-
lating to the Sevolutionary War."

259. VIRGINIA BROADSIDES. Richmond Accounts.
Debit and credit of the Revenue of the City of Richmond, for
1783 to 1788, with the printed signature of Adam Craig.

2 pp. large folio, "Richmond in the Common Hall," July 23,

1789.

* Among interesting items are cash received from "Dennis
Ryan and others for permission to act at the Theatre," and £5
paid out "For apprehending a Highwayman."

A rare specimen of early printing for Richmond, printing hav-
ing begun in that city only six or seven years before. Williams-
burg having been the seat of Government, nearly all printing in
Virginia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries was
executed in that place.

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260. VIRGINIA BROADSIDES. Rules and Oeders-
ADOPTED BY THE Senate. 1 p. folio, Richmond, printed by T.
Nicholson, n. d. (circa 1800).

* Contains 35 Rules and Orders to be observed in the form
of the proceedings of the Virginia Senate, endorsed with a
manuscript note that certain of the Rules were also adopted
by the House of Delegates, showing that it belonged to a mem-
ber of the Senate. Printed liy one of the iirst printers in'
Richmond.

261. VIRGINIA (SECESSION OF). D. S. on parchment,,
large folio, signed by John Tyler, R. L. Montague, Wm. Bal-
lard Preston, S. McD. Moore, J. P. Holcomb, J. C. Bruce, and
L. E. Harvie, Commission for the State of Virginia, and Alex.
H. Stephens, tpib Commissioner for the Confederate
States. Forming a temporary union with the Confederacy,
Richmond, April 24, 1861, until the same could be ratified by
both Governments.

* The Virginia Convention had refused to secede on April
4th, but on April ]7th, secession was put to the vote of the-
people, and the day after the execution of this document. Gov.
Letcher announced Virginia as a member of the Confederacy. The
document is evidently one of the duplicate originals in

WHICH IT IS ENDORSED AS BEING ISSUED, AND IS THBRBFOKE OF'

THE UTMOST HISTORICAL VALUE. The signature of John Tyler
is interesting, as probably the only case where a former Presi-
dent of a nation voted to dissolve the same.

262. WADSWORTH (GENERAL WILLIAM— in com-
mand at Queenstown Heights, Oct. 13, 1812, when the Ameri-
can troops surrendered). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Geneseo, December-
oO, 1812, to Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer.

' Wadsworth was waiting to be exchanged after Queenstown
Heights, and comments on the bad discipline since Van Rens-
selaer had resigned his command :

' ' What damned irnrh Smyth cf Porter have made of it. I
Irish those irho are disposed to find so miieh fault could Tenow
the state of the Mihtia since the day you resigned. It has
been confusion confused. I am not well and I am not without
ajiprehension that the prevailing epidemic will lay claim to me.
I Iwpe it will not at least until I am exchanged, if till I see
Gen.. Smi/th punixhed for his impudence and folly."

263. WAR OF 1812. Neutrality of the Canadian In-
dians. Cornplanter's reply, 2 pp. folio, July 17, 1812, to-
the signed address, 2 pp. folio, of Robt. Hoops, Francis King
and John Wilson, the American Commission assembled at
Cornplanter's wigwam on the Alleghany River to receive the
report of Blue Eyes, Silver Heels, and Snow (Seneca Indians)
from a mission to the Mohawks, Cayugas, and Onondagas set-
tled in Canada, in an attempt to keep them neutral. With a
three-page letter (unsigned but endorsed) from Hoops to
Major Van Campen, July 22, 1812, describing the meeting,
and a letter from Hoops written 25 years later sending these-

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documents to Solomon Van Rensselaer, with envelope endorsed
by B. J. Lossing. 5 pieces.

* Cornplanter was a famous Seneca Chief, sharing with Eed
Jacket the responsibility for the counsel and protection of their
people; he was present at Braddock's defeat at Fort Du
Quesne (Pittsburg) and also spread destruction over the Valley
of Wyoming and the New York frontiers during the Kevolution.
His "Reply" was taken down in writing by Hoops. Valuable-

HISTOEICAL DATA SELDOM POUND COMPLETE WITH ALL THE DOCU-
MENTS AS ABOVE.

264. WAR OF 1812. Orderly Book of Gens. Hall and
Van Rensselaer. An oblong 4to volume containing copies
of orders and letters issued between May 11, 1812, and Oct.
6, 1812, written from Bloomfield, Black Rock, Niagara
Frontier, Buffalo, etc. Entirely in one handwriting, and
variously signed ("By order of the Major General)" by
aides-de-camp Geo. Hosmer, "W. H. Guyler, and Sol. van Rens-
selaer. At the end are several pages of notes on the customs
of the Seneca Indians, partly extracts and apparently partly
original. A few of the earlier leaves are damaged by damp.

265. WAR OF 1812. Roster of Officers op Col. Pend-
lay's Regiment. Autograph document, 1 p. folio, containing
the names of 46 non-commissioned ofScers, August 4, 1812.

266. WAR OF 1812. Report of the officers and men en-
gaged in the action of the 5th Inst, with the British and their
Indian allies opposite Fort Meigs. 3 pp. on 2 sheets of folio
size. Dated 5th May, 1813.

267. WAR OF 1812. The U. S. frigate Constitution Com-
manded by Isaac Hull, Esq. Captured his B. M. frigate
Guerriere, Capt. Darces, on the 19th of August, 1812. Engrav-
ing on copper, in colors. 4to. Published by Ch. D. Vecchio,
136 Broadway (N. Y.).

268. WAR OF 1812. Folio engraving containing ten views
of U. S. Naval Victories in the War of 1812, at the top a label
with Perry's motto, followed by a verse of poetry. Early

AND RARE AMERICAN ENGRAVING, UNSIGNED.

* See also No. 252, Tiebout.

269. WAR OF 1812. Charges against Capt. Elijah Craig.
MSS. 1 p. folio ; Camp Meigs, July 5, 1813. Signed by Wil-
liam McCatton, 2nd Lieut.; Ben Craig, 3rd Lieut. To His
Excellency Gen'l Green Clay.

* An interesting bit of history: "Capt. Elijah Craig, the
officer of said detachment, proposed to Lieut. Bohert Scrogin
that as soon as it was Darlc that the said Detachment [part of
Col. JR. M. Johnson's regiment^ should move off to Lower
SandiisTcy in order to evade moving into the Garrison, etc."
These were part of the troops sent to the relief of Gen. Har-
rison while he was besieged in Fort Meigs.

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270. WAR OF 1812. General Obders in regard to spies^
Manuscript. 2 pp. folio, Port Meigs, July 14, 1813.

* " Beport the men so detailed to Wiley Martin, -who is to take
Command of said Scants or Bangers."

271. WAR OF 1812. Contemporary pencil drawings of
five gun and pilot boats, endorsed with a signed manuscript
note (in ink) by James Jarvis stating that the drawings are
nearly correct. On one large folio sheet (both sides).

* "/ do not hclieve better drawings can he obtained of the
G%m Boats. Jf a Frigate is anchored at the Naval Anchorage
you iciU have all the Naval force which was here during the
IV ar of 1812, IS, 14, ^c."

272. WAR OF 1812. Original Drawing in India Ink of
the U. S. Ship "Superior" of 64 Guns, Commodore Chaun-
cey's flag ship, drawn at Sackett's Harbor, July 1819. 9 x 12

inches.

* An unsigned drawing evidently made at the time. Chauneey
took command of the naval force at Sackett's Harbor on Oct.
6, 1812, followed by a series of victories which caused the evacua-
tion of the Niagara frontier.

273. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Portrait, bust within
stone-work oval, beneath ' ' Patriae Pater. ' ' Mezzotint by A. B.
Walter, after Rembrandt Peale. Large folio.

* India Proof.

274. WASHINGTON'S BOOKPLATE. Bookplate of
George Washington. On the back is written ' ' Given to me by
Mr. L. W. Washington of Bel Air, Jef. County, Va. (Near
Haletown). This impression is from Washington's original
bookplate, which, in Sept. 1860, was in possession of a cousin
of L. W. Washington, who resided about 10 miles from him.
Brant Mayer, for Mr. Lossing, Dec. 5, 1864."

275. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Washington landing
at New York, in a boat rowed by the States. Line engraving
by J. C. McRae. Large folio. One margin damp soiled.

* Signed presentation proof from the engraver, one of six
so issued, with an autograph letter to the same effect.

276. WATSON (SIR BROOK— Officer with Monckton and
Wolfe in the French and Indian War, afterwards Lord Mayor
of London). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Montreal, Oct. 16, 1775, to
Benjamin Faneuil, Boston, with signed postscript.

* Mentions Ethan Allen and the attack on Montreal Sep-
tember 25th, in which Allen was taken prisoner, the probable
movements of Gen. Gage and other historical events, and speaks
of Nova Scotia as a safe residence.

"The Admiral (Graves) will never suffer the Colonists to
cross the Bay of Fundy. From the little knowledge I have of
America and of Military Operations, I do conceive Gen. Gage
cannot winter at Boston, and that ere this He will have de-
termined to quit it." The writer was then unaware, of course,
of Gage 's recall after Bunker Hill and his sailing for England
on October 10th. "Surely Great Britain cannot be much longer

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(jovern 'J l)y such weak Councils and feeble EfforU, she has
scarcely got a secure Province in America. As to this, it has
long been on the brink of falling into the Hands of the most
despicable Wretches. Had not the Inhabitants of this Town
gone out to meet Colonel Allen on Monday the S5th ultimo, the
Town and principal part of the Province would now have been
in their hands, and that Fellow would probably have been Gov-
ernor of Montreal." In a postscript he mentions a friend had
been captured at Ticonderoga on May 10th previous, and asks
Faneuil to use his influence with Gen. Gage to have him ex-
changed.

Such letters from English sympathizers in the Colonies dar-
ing the Revolution rarely come on the market. (See AUen
(Ethan), No. 1.)

277. WAYNE (GEN. ANTHONY). Autograph Document.
Nine lines written on a small leaf. Endorsed on the back
"Mem. of Colo. Wayne for Dr. Johnston." No place or date.

* The document reads: " Voct. Johnston will wait on Gen-
Schuyler and let him know that there is no time to be lost in
sending troops to the Belief of this place — that Boswell's Eegt^
will go off the last of this Month — and that the 6th Pennsa.
Begt. have agreed to stay tvio weeks — which will be twenty-
Days after their term of Inlistment expires; which was the
time the Snd and 4th Bemained after theirs expired, before the
troops arrived to relieve them. ' '

Gen. Wayne being designated as Colonel and the mention of
Gen. Schuyler would fix the date of the document as some time
in 1776. Wayne and St. Clair attacked the British at Three
Rivers in May, 1776, were defeated and fell back to Ticon-
deroga. The document no doubt refers to the necessity of
sending reinforcements to this Fort.

278. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES— Commander in the
War of 1812 but resigned; author of Memoirs of his Times).
Two A. L. S., Niagara, Sept., 1813, and Sackett's Harbor, Oct.
1813. To Solomon van Rensselaer.

* The first letter is an invitation to Gen. Van Rensselaer to
join his command; in the second he writes: "In spite of
disease I have produced order out of chaos (from my bed),
the troops are at length Begiments and Brigades, and this day
(Oct. 20) I shall leave this place to try the 'Tug of War.' "

279. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
Troy, Jan. 16, 1814. To Solomon van Eensselaer.

* "I return the Epaulets, being determined never to wear an-
other . well N. Orleans is gone in spite of all my Prayers,
intreaties and expositions — if any wise ones should doubt the
fact I pray you to bet $200 for me that the enemy are m pos-
session of it and also $100 that we do not recover it btit by
Treaty. ' '

280 WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., Waterford,,
Jan. 21, 1814, 2 pp. ; and A. L., 2 pp. folio, Plattsburgh, Feb.
19, 1814. To Solomon van Rensselaer. (2)

•In the second letter he writes: "When I left you it was
my intention to have taken Prescott (garrisoned by 250 men) by
surprize and assault," but that he received orders to burn his
flotilla, and send men in two other directions— reducing his
force by 6,000 men.

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281. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). Two A. L. S., each

2 pp. 4to, Plattsburgh, March 13, and April 18, 1814 ; also a
copy in Gen. Wilkinson's handwriting of a letter of an officer
referring to his plans of campaign. (3)

* Both the letters mention that an enquiry is to take place
into his conduct of the war, but that he has demanded a court-
martial and intends to make the "/'"' /^?/-" He also refers to
the "affurr ii1 Cmole." "We learn they (the Britinh) hud
betirci-n stuiy and seventy men Icilled and ISO or 60 wounded,
'tis said a Battalion of the 1-Jth Uegt, 4 cos. lost all hut 14
men in one of the charges indeed the fellows behaved like
lions' and got within thirty paces of our Battery. My loss was
1.5 hilled, 128 iconnded, of ivhom 4 only have died and S miss-
ing." The reference is to the action at La Colle Mill, March
.SO, 1814, where Wilkinson attacked an inferior force and was
repulsed. It was Wilkinson 's last action. ITe was relieved
from command and immediately resigned.

282. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). Two A. L. S., Lake
George and Saratoga, April 24, and May 19, 1814 ; also A. L.,

3 pp. folio, Washington, Nov. 3, 1814. To Solomon van Eens-
selaer. (3)

* All the letters refer to his coming court-martial and com-
ment freely on that and other topics. He writes that New
York could be easily taken by a Corps of 20,000 or 30,000 men,
and condemns the American idea that a great chief requires
neither experience or knowledge. He asserts that the British
repulse on the frontier is due to the arrangement.s he had made,
and refers to Gen. Jacob Brown : ' ' The Bloody Counsels of
Brown 4'c. is but poor consolation for the loss of much of our
best blood 4~ thousands of lives — but what a luclcy dog is Jacob
# how unfortunate Izard. The stupidity of the enemy crowned
the temerity and folly of the former with glory. . . Izard,
with a hundredfold more merit than Broirn, is degraded."

283. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. Unsigned,
2 pp., Baltimore, Dec. 22, 1814; A. L. Signed with initials,
2 pp., Washington, May 15, 1815 ; A. L. Signed with initials,
2 pp. June 13, 1815. (3)

* The first letter relates to preparations for his trial, and
the third on the political movements of the time. In the sec-
ond letter he attacks Gen. .lacob Brown viciously, calls him "a
poor beast," understands that he hid behind an apple tree in
battle, etc.

284. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
Phila., Feby. 27, 1816; A. L. Unsigned, 1 p. Phila., March 11.
1816. (2)

* The first letter is mainly on the political situation, and the
candidates for the Presidency: "The federalists are taking up
Crawford, who is an insolent, dogmatic, overbearing upstart, a
duellist, a bully, and I have cause to believe a Coward." In the
second he mentions that "his book" (Memoirs of his Times),
will be out in July.

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285. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio,
Philadelphia, Sept. 8, 1816. To Solomon van Rensselaer.

* A oonsiderable part of the letter describes the method of
purchasing an estate (probably in Louisiana), the number of
slaves re(]uired, suitability of the country for settlement, etc.
He also writes at some length of his Memoirs, of which two
volumes were then in the binder's hands, and 300 pages of
the third printed. The last volume is to be longer than orig-
inally proposed, and a defence of the military conduct of Gen.
Schuyler is to be included. The Atlas to the Memoirs, was
apparently an afterthought, not included in the original sub-
scription.

286. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
"Plantation," Dee. 26, 1818. To Solomon van Rensselaer.

* "Capt. Bliss . . . is engaged on a public work at Mobile
point icliich I am told is to cost millions, it is the site of a small
work erected by me and afterwards called Fort Bowyer. This
spot, and every other I had selected in this country has been
adopted by Gen. Barnard — thus far following my footsteps,
the Engineer acquires fame, while I am left in obscurity to
toil for my daily Bread, yet this stupendous ivorh, without the
co-operation of heavy floating batteries, cannot prevent vessels
of war from entering Mobile Bay. The battery of Fort Bow-
yer sunlc the Hermes sloop-of-war, because her commander came
to an anchor under its guns. ' ' Mentioning the proposed indemnity
bill for him, he states that he has sent a memorial, and docu,-
ment not before exhibited — a facsimile of his note to Burr in
Col. Burling 's handivriting , and the Colonel's certificate."

287. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMBS). Two A. L. S., Off
Cape Henry, Jan. 23, 1817, and Mississippi, Sept. 14, 1819.

(2)

* The first written on his voyage to New Orleans, mentions
Gen. Schuyler and his operations for the Invasion of Canada;
the second introduces Mr. Rankin, his lawyer, who defended
him in the prosecution of ' ' the traitor Adair. ' ' He also men-
tions that his friends propose to introduce in Congress a bill
of indemnity on his behalf.

288. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 5 pp. folio,
"House, right bank of the Mississippi, 7 leagues below N.
Orleans," March 20, 1820. To Solomon van Rensselaer.

* Gen. Wilkinson comments at length on political topics, de-
scribes Monroe as a Hypocrite, and Tompkins as a lying Hypo-
crite. Clinton he gives much praise to. He also mentions the
"Missouri Question'': "/ detest slavery because Education
has founded the prejudice, but I know it is warranted of God
and that in the present state of our society it is justified in
this region by courses moral and 'phisical'; I dislike the
question, because it may lay the foundation of disunion." He
mentions the report on the Expedition to the Falls of St. An-
thony (Pike's Expedition?), and deprecates the proposal to
fraternize with the Indians — "if these gentlemen were as well
acquainted with the Indian Character and their modes of war
as you and I am, they would not have hazarded such fanciful
speculations." He states communication would be difficult by
river with the frontier, because of the constantly changing chan-
nels of the Missouri and Yellowstone.

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289. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). Manuscript leaf,,
possibly from his "Memoirs," accusing President Monroe of
misuse of public funds.

* "7 recollect that mystery ^ reserve was the outcry against
Gen. Washington's administration, hut to mystery ^ reserve,,
those who hated him and traduced him, Monroe particularly,
have added the masks of falsehood 4' hypocrisy to conceal or
ill justify their follies."

290. [WILKINSON (GEN. JAMBS).] Charles against-.
Wilkinson in the War of 1812. Copy of a letter, May 23,
1814, 4 pp. 4to, from John Armstrong, Secretary of War to-
Gen. Wilkinson, recounting the charges against him for mis-
conduct in the War of 1812, the last two pages containing
Wilkinson's Cypher and translation.

291. WOLCOTT (OLIVERr— Signer, member of the Conti-
nental Congress, Governor of Connecticut). A. L. S., 3 pp.
folio, Philadelphia, May 6, 1776.

* An important historical letter from one of the most
active patriots in the defense of the country: "the
Evacuation of Boston iy the British Troops was an important
Event. I wish they might not he equally trouilesome in
Canada. Ten Battalions from G. Washington's Army 'are
going into that Country. I pray God they may he poss'd of
Quebec iefore the British Troops get there." After discus-
sing various measures before Congress, he comments on con-
ditions in Pliiladelphia and New York, and proceeds: "Caro-
lina has. you perceive, a Modle of Government, the form has
not iiime here. I understand their Assembly is much incensed,
etc. The heterogeneous carrying on in the Staiehouse in thiS'
City u-ill give you an Idea of thi.': Colony, a House of Assembly
sctiuji and III them.s-elves raising Men, Arming Vessells and, in
short, laying them.^rlves out large in providing defence against
Briti.ih Troops — this .':amc Assembly so far approv'd of by the
Gov'r that he gives his Assent to their Bills except in matters
of Warr which are not offered him, a Judge of Admiralty con-
demning the King's fihips: an Executive Court carrying on all
business in the King's name — N. Yorl; is much the same," etc.

292. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, York
Town, May 17, 1776.

* The TRANSACTIONS OF THE PlRST CONGRE.SS : "The Couiit
Noalles Memorial. The Speech of George and his Wise Parlia-
ment you have seen. They observe that they are much inclined
to be Angry at the Conduct of France. Duplicates of the
Trciily irith France have just now been Bro't to Congress.
No other Material Intelligence is rec'd than what We before
had. E:fccpt that Dr. Franklin was formally rec'd on the SO
March as Ambassador to the French Court. That Court has
likewise nominated an Ambassador to reside here."

293. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to York
Town, Jan. 1, 1777.

* An IMPORTANT HISTORICAL LETTER: " Gongress have em-
powered Gen'l Washington to raise 16 Battalions in addition tO'
tho.fe already granted, and .3000 cavalry, also have given the-
Gen 'I a Power for six months to Conduct at his Discretion the
Operation.^ of the War. I hope we may obtain further advan-

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iages over the Enemy in the Jerseys. I have only to say that
We must have an Army, to carry on a War without one is a
new Piece of Business. Great Complaints are made that the
Assemlly have appointed great Numbers of Very insuffloient
Officers and have neglected the most Apparent Merit." He de-
votes some lines to personal matters, ending with "God forbid
that this Villainy shall ever induce me to relax my Endeavors to
serve my Country. ' ' The reference to the Jerseys is interesting^
as two days later Washington defeated the British at Prince-
ton.

294. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Phila-
delphia, March 22, 1777, franked with another signature on
leaf of address.

* A fine historical letter on the situation in the Spring of
1777, after Washington had forced the British into Brimswiet
and Amboy and nearly recovered the whole of New Jersey:
' ' The Miseries which our People, who were so unhappy as to
be Prisoners at N. York suffered, are such as nothing hut Brit-
ish Cruelty could have bro't upon them. As to the Power
given Gen'l Washington, I trust that no Dangerous Conse-
quences will result from them. The Want of a Regular Army
is very obvious, had such existed for six Months past We prob-
ably .should have been able to have crushed the British Power
in America. As our Posts are again Established to the East-
ward you have the common Intelligence by that Conveyance.
Sowe keeps up his Army at Brunswick, he would doubtless be
very glad to get Possession of this City, but I trust he will
not risque the attempt."

295. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, Phila-
delphia, April 9, 1777.

* A LONG AND IMPORTANT LETTER ON EVENTS OP THE SPRING

OP 1777, when Howe was making ready to leave his winter
quarters in New York, and nearly all of the British forces were-
concentrated on Staten Island. Wolcott 's own state, Con-
necticut, had been invaded by the British under Governor
Tryon, but of this he seems unaware, although lamenting lack
of news from home.

"Howe has ordered his Officers to be at their Stations by to-
morrow, he is fortifying Brunswick tho he has sent off a Very
considerable Part of the Troops which he had there to Amboy.
The Army of the Enemy are principally collected at Staten
Island. Howe, I imagine, thinks it to be a matter of moment
to Exert himself before more of our Forces are collected. Many-
think that his Principal Object is this City. Our Army is en-
creasing daily, and if the Enemy do not get an advantage Very-
soon they will probably not get it another time."

296. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, York
Town, April 25, 1778, where Congress had been assembled
since September 30 previous.

' A LETTER IN WHICH ENGLAND 'S NEGOTIATIONS POR PEACE
IN 1777 ABE MENTIONED, WOLCOTT 'S SUBSTITUTE IN CONGRESS
AND OTHER MATTERS.

"7 have inclosed some Publick Papers to you upon which T
shall make no Comment. You will see what the Unanimous
Opinion of Congress is upon the Event, the Authenticity of
the Bills and Speech are not to be doubted." Mentions Boger
Sherman, Oliver Ellsworth and Samuel Huntington.

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297. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). The first rough draft of a
3-page Autograph letter to Gov. Trumbull. Philadelphia,
July 9, 1778.

AiivisiNG THE Governor op the arrival or D'Estaing
AND THE French fleet. The RATiricATioN or the Articles
OF CoNFEDER.WlOX BY NINE OF THE STATES and other impor-
tant news.

"' H'c hare notr Ihi- Pleasure to inform you that the Articles
of Coiifcilcrcrlion are ratified iy nine Steiies, to-wit, the four
JS'ew KiiiiJand Stales, New Yorl:, I'lii nsylvania, Virginia, North
ij'- i<0(itli Carolina, and the Iiii/ross'd eopy with a proper form
of rulifieation is signed by the Detei/ates of said States ex-
cept those of North Carolina, which ivere not present. The
remainine/ four States are called upon to impower their Bele-
gai(S to ratify, Cieoriiia it is supposed will not hesitate, Mary-
land, Delaware 4' New Jersey had their objections, but it is
hoped and ejiiected they will not prevail to prevent their unit-
ing with, the Confederated States. We are to-day advised by
Mr. Blair McClanighan, a gentleman of Character just re-
turned here from Maryland, that the Fleet under the Count
D'Estaiiig arrived off Maryland two or three days ago 4' pi'O-
ceaeled directly for Scendy Hoolc. This information he hud
from a lientleman n-ho lil:eivisc informed him that the Admiral
told liim tliat IVar was declared against England at Paris the
19th of May, and that the fleet was destin'd to .<ilmt up Gen'l
Clinton in Philadelphia, but will now attempt to pound him in
New York. "

298. WOLCOTT (OLIVER). A. L. S., 6 pp. 4to, Phila-
<Ielphia, December 27, 1780.

* An earnest and logical statement of the difficulties
presented by the finances op the country at the close of
THE Eevolution. After ennimenting on Great Britain's con-
tinuance of tlie war wliich was "opposed either openly or
secretly by every Nation, in Europe," Wolcott takes up the
question of demand and supply.

''Money is not the Wculih of a Country, if it was We
.should be poor indeed. For these old Bills which give us so
much Trouble do not exceed in value half a Million Sterling.
Shall we hare all our Affairs imbarrassed by the existence of
this stuff. I thinl that these old Bills ought to be cancelled
u-ilhin a limited time. Were the provisions carryed to Gen'l
Washington 's Army which are weekly brought to this Marlcet
they would be fully and regularly supplied. Look into the
stores in Philadelphia and Bo.ston. This City is I believe as
full of goods of all Kinds as before the War. I believe that
Bo.iton is probably much fuller. What then is the difficulty
— and yet the Publwl <'(rnnot buy anything because they can pay
for Nothing," etc.

299. WOOL (GEX. JOHX ELLIS). A. L. S., 5 pp. 8vo,
1''..rt Monroe, .Alay 2.3, 1862. To Benson J. Lossing.

* An extremely interesting narrative of the taking of Nor-
folk, written by the commander of the Union forces less than
two weeks after the event. "The troops were landed early in
the morning (Saturday) and I put them on the march for Nor-
folk. Thi'y tool- the .short route by the new bridge, when the
head met a battery of four guns, ivhich were opened upon the
troops. . , I took possession of the City, Portsmouth Navy
Yard, Grinicy T.slaiid and Sewell's Point; previous to which
the Merrimac bleu- up. This released both army and navy," etc.

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300. WOOLSEY (MELANCHTON— Revolutionary Gen-
eral) . A. L. y., 4 pp. folio. Plattsburgh, August 19tli & 20th,

1785.

A long and interesting letter describing the life of a pio-
neer in what was then the wilds of npper New York, to his
friend "on the ferdant hunks of the Hudson."

301. AVORDEN (ADMIRAL JOHN L.— Commander of
the "^loiiitor"). Alanuseript account of the delivery of the
orders from the Secretary of the Navy by which Fort Pickens
was saved for the Union, and of his subsequent capture and
imprisonment. 3 pp. folio. On the reverse of the last page
ilr. Lossing has written ' ' Statement of Capt. Jolm Worden
handed to me this day (July 24, 186.5) and signed at my re-
quest." The manuscript is entirely in the handwriting of
Admiral AYorden. A. L. S. of B. J. Lossing. 2 pieces.

"That night Fort Picl-eiis teas reenforeed by the squadron
and Gen. Brniiii's well matured plans for escalading it, on that
sa)nc nijjht, were frii«traied."

302. YALE UNIVERSITY. Contemporary copy of the pro-
ceedings of the President and Fellows of Yale College, Apr.
K), 1746, founding the Livingstonian Professorship of Divin-
ity. 2 pp. folio, certified l)y Noah Wells, Deputy Register.

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No. 995

aimertcana

THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE

Benson 3» i^ossing

AMERICAN HISTORIAN

PART IV

AUTOaHAPHS

contbmpoearr mss. narkativks of thb battles op the wildeknkss,
Belmont, and the Nueces ; Gen. B. S. Swell's account of the
Siege of Vicksburg ; Gen. Doueleday on his firing the first
GUN AT Fort Sumtbr ; Gen. Dix on his famous " Shoot him on

THE spot " LETTER ; SECRETARY OF THE NaVY, GuSTAVUS FOX'S

Secret History op the attempt to relieve Fort Sumter ;
Impressions of the Great Seal op the Confederacy given by
Gen. Pickett ; Letters op Distinguished Federal and Con-
federate Soldiers ; Letters and Documents relating to the
War of 1812 and the Revolution ; A Series op Letters of Gen.
James Wilkinson relating to his prosecution in connection
WITH Burr's Conspiracy, and many Old Documents relating to
THE State op New York.

TO BE SOLD

TUESDAY APHIL 8, 1913

Tuesday Afternoon, April 8, I^ots 1-311

Tuesday Evening, April 8, Lots 213-401

sales begin at 2:30 and 8:15 o'clock
at

Ci)e 9lntier0on Galleries

€f)e ^tn&erjefon Auction €omj)anp

Madison Avenue at Fortieth Street
New York

Con&ittonjs of ^ale, „. .

L%^

1. All bids to be per Lot as numbered in the Catalogue. / " L.'

2. The highest bidder to be the buyer; in all cases of disputed bids
the lot shall be resold, but the Auctioneer will use his judgment as to
the good faith of all claims and his decision shall be final. He also re-
serves the right to reject any fractional or nominal bid which in his
judgment may delay or injuriously affect the sale.

3. Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash
payments on account as may be required, in default of which the lots
purchased to be immediately resold.

4. The lots to be taken away at the buyer's expense and risk within
twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of
the purchase money to be absolutely paid on or before delivery, in de-
fault of which the Metropolitan Art Association will not be responsible
if the lot or lots be lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be
left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage charges.

5. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in the settle-
ment of purchases, no lot will be delivered during the sale.

6. All lots wiU be exposed for public exhibition in The Anderson
Galleries before the date of sale, for examination by intending pur-
chasers, and the Metropolitan Art Association will not be responsible
for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuineness, or for
any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and makes no warranty
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, -without recourse.
But upon receiving before the date of sale expert opinion in writing
that any lot is not as represented, the Metropolitan Art Association will
use every effort to furnish proof to the contrary, and in default of such
proof the lot will be sold subject to the declaration of the aforesaid
expert, he being liable to the owner or owners thereof for damage or
injury occasioned by such declaration.

7. Terms Cash. Upon failure to comply with the above con-
ditions any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and all
such lots as remain uncleared after twenty-four hours from the con-
clusion of the sale, will be re-sold by either private or public sale at
such time as the Metropolitan Art Association shall determine, without
further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such re-sale it shall be
made good by the defaulter at this sale together with all the expenses
incurred thereby. This condition shall be without prejudice to the
right of the Metropolitan Art Association to enforce the contract with
the buyer, without such re-sale.

8. Bids received personally or by mail, telephone, or telegraph. We
make no charge for executing orders for our customers and use all bids
competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted by other bids.

9. The Metropolitan Art Association will afford every facility for
the employment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not
be responsible for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and
packers.

METROPOLITAN ART ASSOCIATION,

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Priced Copy of this Catalogue may lie secured for $1.00.

Df tlje late

PART IV-AUTOGRAPHS

FIRST sessio:n^

Tuesday Afternoon, April 8, 1913, at 2:30 o'clock

1- ALBANY, N. Y. Release of Estate from Catryntie
-'^^ Bries, Hendrik Bries, &c. , to Gysbert Rosebloom.
D. S., with ten signatures and seals of Hendrik Bries, Cor-
nelius Vandyck, &c. 2 pp. folio, April, 1725.

2. ALBANY, N. Y. Manuscript survey of Lands con-
veyed by the Proprietors to the Corporation of the City of
Albany. Folio (broken in the folds).

* Among the proprietors were Robert Livingston, Ten Broeok,
Bayard, Bleecker, Schuyler, etc.

3. ALBANY, N. Y. Examinations of Bet and Deane,
two female Negro slaves, who had set fire to the stable of
Leonard Gansvoort, in State Street (Albany), at the insti-
gation of white men. Two documents, 9 pages, folio, Nov.,
1793, signed by the slaves (by marks) and by Abraham Ten
Eyck, Jeremiah Lansingh, and Dirck Ten Broeck, Alder-
men. (2 pieces.)

4. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Contemporary Manu-
script Poem, 61 verses on 10 8vo pages on the American
Revolution.

" Come, I will lead you to Lexonia's field
Which saw the first vein cut, the first blood spill."

The manuscript is unsigned, although the hand resembles
that of Robert Comfort Sands, who died young in 1832.

5. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. 2 D. S. by James Scot,
ScotchmaD and Prisoner. 12mo and 4to, Princeton, Apl. 8,

* Scot was taken in 1776 by the Ship " Defence " and earned
to Baltimore. The pass given him by George Cook enabling
him to go to Philadelphia is attached. He applied to Congress
for leave to go to New York to be exchanged and not waiting
for reply set off without it. He was captured at Princeton,
and a list of articles supposed to have been stolen found in his
possession is given at the foot of the document.

6. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Supplies for the Conti-
nental Troops at West Point, received from Gen. Ph.
Schuyler. " Received, Newburrg Landing, 15th June 1781
from Phillip Schuyler Esq'r by the hands of Jacob Cuyler,
Esq. 170 Barrels of Flour for the use of the Continental
Army at West Poirif 1 p. 12mo, signed by James Buck-
master and John R. Stafford.

7. ARMISTEAD (COL. WALTER K.— Chief Military
Engineer on the Niagara Frontier). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Fort
Nelson, April 26, 1813.

* Written while in charge of the Niagara Frontier, sending
plans for gun carriages: " I have given Oen'l Taylor the plans
necessary for the woodwork and Iron, shoidd you not loant to
employ th,e Bearer the drafts will he useful."

8. ASTOR (JOHN JACOB— Founder of that family iu
America). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, New York, June 14, 1810. To
Henry Livingston, Poughkeepsie.

* In regard to the estate formerly belonging to Mrs. Morris,
the wife of Roger Morris, in the County of Dutchess. ' ' She
was attainted, but had only a life estate; at her decease my title
becomes absolutely perfect . . . ." Mrs. Morris was the sister
of Frederick Philipse, last lord of Philipse Manor.

9. ASTOR (JOHN JACOB). Supreme Court of the United
States of America. James Carver, plaintiff, vs. James Jack-
son, on the demise of John Jacob Astor, Cadwallader D.
Colden, Maria Morris, and others. Some manuscript cor-
rections. Printed pamphlet. 8vo, paper covers, Albany,
1829. In Senate, March 29, 1830. Message from the Act-
ing Governor relative to the trial of one of the causes on the
Astor claims. 8vo, sheets [Wash. 1830]. (2 pieces.)

10. T3AILEY (THEODORUS— Member from N. Y. of
-'-' the First Congress). Twelve A. D. S. and D. S.,

1788-1804. (12 pieces.)

* All signed as loan officer, often with the signature of other
loan officers. Smith Thompson, Jacobus Swartwout, James
Tallmadge and others.

11. BANYAR (GOLDSBROW— Deputy Sect'y of the
Province of New York, and one of the founders of the New
York Society Library). D. S., 2 pp. folio, Jan. 28, 1767.

* Copy of a Petition from Abraham Lott, Richard Yates,
Isaac Lefferts, Richard Mercer, Harry Remsen, and others to
occupy lands between Claverack Patent and Livingston Manor,
attested by Banyar.

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12. BANYAR (GOLDSBROW). D. S., 1768, 1 p. folio,
witnessing a eopj- of an Act of the Assembly of Nov. 2,
1685, ratifying the land grants of 1664, and the act for
collecting Quit Rents.

13. BANYAR (GOLDSBROW). Contemporary copy of
a petition, 9 pp. folio, Kinderhook, Dec. 23, 1769, of sixty-
six of the Freeholders and Inhabitants of Kinderhook to
the Colonial Assembly in Defense of their titles to their
lands. Initialled on the last page " Ex'd G. B." (Golds-
brow Banyar )

* The land was situated between Claverack and Van Rensse-
laerwyck, on the East side of the Hudson River, and had been
settled upon and iniproyed by the sixty-six citizens whose names
are given, among whom were John Pruyn, and various mem-
bers of the Van Alen, Van Beuren, Vanderpoel, Gardenier,
Vosburgh, Goes, Van Sohaaok, Van Alstyn and other families.

14. BARBER (JOHN W.— Historian). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to, New Haven, Jan. 13, 1869.

*To B, J. Lossing, on Alex. Anderson, the engraver, his life
and works. Mentions his " Historical Collections of New Jer-
sey " for which Dr. Anderson engraved the cuts ; also mentions
the enlarged edition of his " New Haven."

15. BARBOUR (JAMES— Virginia Statesman and Gov-
ernor). A. L S., 1 p. 4to, Barboursville, Jan , 1830. To
Smith Thompson.

* " After leaving you in New York ... I endeavored to as-
certain the state of public feeling on the interesting subject
which I mentioned to you — and particularly in Richmond .

I would have been more explicit — but suspicions are afloat as to
the inviolability of correspondence by the mail,"

16. BARNARD (F. A. P.— President Columbia College,
N. Y.). A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo; Columbia College, Dec, 1882.
To B. J. Lossing in regard to a biographical sketch of him-
self he is sending; also, the document mentioned, on 36
folio typewritten pages. 2 items.

17. BATTLE OF BELMONT, MO. Nov. 7. 1861. A.L.S.,
4 pp. 4to, closely written, from Col. R. M. Russell to Gen.
Pillow, "'Hqts. 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, Columbus, Ky.,
Nov. 9, 1861," in which he describes the battle under Gen.
Polk.

18. BATTLE OF THE NUECES, 1862. Manuscript,
4 pages quarto, endorsed by Mr. Lossing as by the "Hon.

D. Cleveland."

* The Battle of the Nueces was fought m August, 18lj2, m
Texas close to the Rio Grande. A small party of German set-
tlers vvere retiring to the border with the intention of crossing
into Mexico when they were attacked by the Confederates and
many killed, the survivors escaping across the boundary.

19. BATTLES OF THE WILDERNESS. May 5 and 6,
1864:' "Memorandum. Battle of the Wilderness, May 5
& 6, 1864," manuscript, 6 pp. folio, in the hand of Gen.

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(/

Harrison Lambdin on the staff of Gen. Rice; Gen.
Lambdin's copy of a letter from L. Cutter to Gen. Hoff-
mann; and A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Phila , Apl. 4, 1866, from
Gen. Lambdin to Mr. Lossing. With map of the battle in
pencil and colored chalk. (4 pieces.)

* Gen. Lambdin asserts that the credit of the expulsion of the
Enemy from the Federal Works on the Brock Road on the
afternoon of May 6th, should be given to Col. HoflEmann.
Gen. Lambdin carried the order to Hoffmann and accompanied
the troops.

20. BEEKMAN, LIVINGSTON, PAWLING and
OTHERS. D. S., 3 pp. folio, May 11, 1736. Quit Claim

Deed.

* Signed with seals by Gilbert Livingston the elder, Henry
Beekman and Albert Pawling; also by Abraham Lodge and
Bartholomew Crannell as witnesses. Relates to property left
by Henry Beekman, Sr.

21. BENJAMIN (JUDAH P.— Confederate Statesman).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 12mo, Washington, Febr'y 3, 1857. To
Benson J. Lossing, complimenting him on his " Family His-
tory of U. S."; with envelope franked, as U. S. Senator.

22. BLOODGOOD (FRANCIS) Indenture between
Francis Bloodgood and Smith Thompson for land in
Albany, Sept., 1805; signed by Francis and Eliza Blood-
good, John McKesson, Ambrose Spencer, and George
Merchant.

23. BLOODGOOD (FRANCIS). Two A. L. S., 4 pp.
4to, Albany, Jan. and Feb., 1819. To Smith Thompson.
On financial and other matters. 2 pieces.

24. BOS WELL (COL. WM. E.— In command of a Regi-
ment at Ft. Meigs, etc.). A. L S., 1 p. 4to, Harrison City,
Mch. 25, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay.

* In preparation for the defense of the first attack on Fort
Meigs. " / this moment rec'd your letter countermanding your
former Order. I hare or intend to direct the troo2:>s convenient
to Cynthorne to rendez-vous there — those in Mason City torendez-
vous at Newport."

25. [BOUCHER (JONATHAN). J The American Times.
A Satire. In three parts, in which are delineated the Char-
acters of the Leaders of the American Rebellion (part of
pages 1-3 missing). Manuscript copy of 30 pages, folio,
signed on last page "Miss Berrien." Not dated. [The
missing part was sold in Lossing sale, Jan. 5-6, No. 1762.]

26. BROADSIDE. An Act Authorising a detachment
from the militia of the United States. Printed signatures
of Thomas Jefferson, Nathl. Macon, Speaker of House,
and S. Smith, Prest of Senate, Pro tempore. 1 p. folio.
April 18, 1806.

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27. BROTHERTUN (ELI). Probate of the Will of Eli
Brothertuu, signed by Gilbert Livingston; also the
original will, signed by Eli Brothertun, and by Benjamin
Tones, John Wilson, witnesses. Folio, April 1790. (•.')

28. BROWN (CAPT. J. N., of Mississippi). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, Louisville Hotel, May 3, 1861. To Gov. Harris,
Nashville, Tenn.

* At the outbreak of the war Brown was second in command
of the U. S, Frigate " Niagara" and was arrested for treason on
which he left the service. His feelings were much embittered.
"... Everywhere in Vermont, Mass. and Western N. Yk. the
most intense feeling seemed to prevail — all ranks and classes,
even to boys and women, appeared intensely hostile to the
South — disguising their Hellish Iniquity under the name of lore
for that Union towards which they have ever been in a state of
chronic hostility. . "

29. BRUCE (DR. ARCHIBALD— American Physician
and Mineralogist; one of the original members of the N. Y.
Historical Society). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Stephen Van Rens-
selaer relative to " coalj^ matter " he found in a sample of
black earth sent him for analysis. New York, July 9, 1812.

30. [BURR (AARON).] A. N. S. of Lather Martin, who
was counsel for Aaron Burr and defended him in his Trial.
1 p. 12mo, Jan. 22, 1812, to Commodore Barney asking for
a loan.

31. BUTLER (BENJAMIN F.— Eminent Lawyer). 3
autograph letters and a bill, all addressed to Smith Thomp-
son. Dated Jan., April, June, and Oct., 1823. 4. pieces.

* On real estate in Albany, and financial matters.

32. BUTLER (ZEBULON— Revolutionary Soldier). Certi-
ficate of Settling Right; signed by Ezekiel Peirce, Stephen
Fuller, and Obadiah Gore, Jr. 1 p. 12mo, dated Wilkes
Barre, 2d December, 1772.

33. p(ADWALADER (THOMAS— Lawyer and Soldier).
^ A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to. Phila., June, 1824. To

Smith Thompson, also a draft of Judge Thompson's reply.

34. CESNOLA (L. P. DI). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Sept. 1883.
Addressed from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to B. J.
Lossing. In regard to a biographical sketch. Card with
note in his autograph. Letter by Wm. H. Goodyear,
Curator of Metropolitan Museum. Letter from B. J. Loss-
ing to Cesnola. (4 pieces.)

35. CHATTANOOGA. Map of Chattanooga and Vic-
inity. (14+ ins. X 12 ins.) Lithographed by Charles Sho-
ber, Chicago. Seld for the Benefit of the National Cemetery.
Folded, with small tear on one margin.

* The positions of both armies at the commencement of the
Battle of Chattanooga have been marked in by pencil and
colored cmyon. This map, with a few alterations, was used by
Mr. Lossing in his work on the Civil War.

36. CHEROKEE INDIANS. Opinion of Smith Thomp-
son on The Clierokee Nation of Indians vs. the State of
Georgia. About 50 pp. written on both sides of the paper
in Judge Thompson's autograph. Folio. Circa 1830.

37. CIVIL WAR. The United States Enrollment Laws,
for calling out the National Forces. Approved March 3,
18G4, and as amended Feb. 20, 1834. Official and complete.
Printed pamphlet. 32mo, paper. New York, 1864

38. CIVIL WAR. Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings,
&e. About 40 pieces. 1862-66

* Includes, — "The Prohibited Song" by Whittier after
Luther's "Kin Feste Burg, &c," wliioh, according to the
Southern journal which printed it. General McClellan forbade
tlie Hutchinson Family to sing within the Northern lines as ' ' he
considered the poem Incendiary. " An original poem by
William Ross Wallace entitled, — "The American-Union Steel-
Ciad Battle-Ship"; Copy of The Era, New Orleans, . I une 13, 1864,
with the " latest official news of Grant and Sherman," an
amusing account of General Butler's practice with a Gatling
gun, then just becoming a "finished invention, &c." Report
to the N. Y. Tribune. July 38, 1866, of the "investigation of
the charge of complicity in the Lincoln assassination against
Jeff. Davis," &c., &c.

39. CIVIL WAR. Commission Blanks for vessels,
issued by the Confederate States (2) with envelope ; Blanks
issued bj' the Bureau of Military Statistics of N. Y. State
(2); A. L. S., of L. L. Doty, and of E. A. Rollins of
Treasury Dept. ; Receipt for medicines issued to Surgeon
W. H. Geddings, Richmond, Va., July, 1862. Signed;
A. L. S., of Edmund M. Ivens, New Orleans, in regard to
selling brass guns to the Confederacy, signed also by Miles
Merri wether; Receipt to C. S. Engineer Dept. for advertis-
ing. Together 9 pieces.

40. CIVIL WAR. I-IiSTORY Set Right. Attack on
New Orleans and its defences by the Fleet under Admiral
Farragut, April 24, 1862. Correspondence between Admirals
Farragut and Bailey. Printed pamphlet. 12mo, paper.

N. Y. 1869
* Presentation copy, with inscription in handwriting of
Admiral Bailey.

41. CIVIL WAR CARICATURE. "The Purifying
Process." (5 ins. x 4 ins.) Printed on both sides of sheet.
8vo. Above the cut is,—" A Free Pass, Entitling the holder
to the tender mercies of the Constitutional Purifying
Association, Wlio will guarantee to cleanse every particle
of Copperheadiavi from our nature— so you will be able to
Vote for an honest man without prejudice. Meeting Hours
from 7 to 11 p. m. every day. Faithful Oificers always in
attendance." ^ p q (J.

42. CIVIL WAR ENVELOPES. A collection of Union
envelopes with cartoons, most of them in colors. The in-
scriptions and pictures are iu most cases rather broad in
their humor; one of them contains a complete speech by
Artemus Ward. (42 pieces.)

* Fine condition and containing few duplicates.

43. CIVIL WAR MAP, showing the defences of Washing-
ton, including Alexandria, Arlington Heights, Georgetown,
etc. Pen-and-ink sketch, probably made by Mr. Lossiug
at the time, and used in his "Civil War in America."
(Vol. 1, p. 484.) On a large folded sheet of tracing paper.
Dated May 31, 1861. In the corner is a sketch of the battle
of Big Bethel.

44. CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER. "The Old Soldier's
Advocate." Col. Gleason F. Lewis, Editor and Proprietor.
Cleveland, O., July, 1861.

* Under the caption, — " The Heroes of the Battle," — isprinted
a list of the generals and field and line ofi&cei's commanding the
various divisions, brigades, &c., who participated in the battle
of Bull Run, July 21, 1861.

45. CIVIL WAR SONGS. The Famous Retreat of the
Southern Rebels, by Prof. Shortf ellow ; Phj'sic for Traitors ;
Ballad of the Great Fight between the Union Eagle and the
old Rooster Jeff Davis; McClellan's Battle and Victory, by
A. Anderson; Home Squad, Company A. Supplies (Satire).
(5 pieces.)

46. CLAY (GENERAL GREEN). Letters testifying to
the fair and generous treatment by Gen. Green Clay of the
settlers in the Green River section and to his personal
character, signed by John Raj% James Barnett, Hector P.
Lewis, Wm. Morrison, Thomas Kennedy, John Porter, John
Mercer, S. Caldwell, Jesse Ford, David Walker, and others.
Dated May-July, 1808. (14 pieces.)

47. CLINTON (GEORGE). D. S., 3 pp. folio. New York,
Mch. 1, 1786. The document partly in the hand and signed
by his brother Alex. Clinton, and also by Gilbert Livingston.

* Gilbert Livington's Certificate as Master in Chancery in set-
tlement of a land dispute, with the signatures of the same,
Henry Livingston, Jr., Myndert Van Kleeck and John Davis.

48. CLINTON (GEORGE— Colonial Governor of New
York). Vellum D. S. 1 p. small folio, Dec. 24, 1797, with
large seal of the State in fine condition.

* The appointment of Nathaniel Lawrence as Attorney-Gen-
eral. With the affidavits of Lewis A. Soott and Robert Harpur.

49. CLINTON (GEORGE). Signature mounted on a slip
torn from the top of a pamphlet containing evidence in the
Burr-Blennerhassett affair, and with W. Stephens' note
stating it was a gift from Gov. Clinton.

50. [CLINTON (GEORGE). J General Orders, New York,
April 29, 1812 (printed) on the death of George Clinton,
with the autograph signature of Wm. Paulding, Adjt. -Gen-
eral, and directed by him to Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer.

51. CLINTON, N. Y. Field-book of Henry Livingston,
written while he was surveying the property of Maria Jane
Ann Whiley, in the town of Clinton, about 50 pages, 16mo,
dated Oct. 12, 1808. A large folded sheet with description
and map of the above land ; another drawing of the same,
dated 1811, and 5 other pieces, all in the handwriting of
Henry Livingston, and relating to survej^s made on the
above mentioned land or near-by estates. (8 pieces.)

52. COBB (HOWELL— Governor of Georgia, and Confed-
erate General). D. S., 1 p. folio. Milledgeville, Ga., May
31, 1853. Also, signatures of N. C. Barrett, Sec'y State;
and W. W. Paine, Sec'y Exect. Dept.

53. COBB (HOWELL— Governor of Georgia 1851-3, and
Confederate General). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, bearing testimony
to the character of Captain John S. Rj^an of the Commis-
sary Department. Quincy, March 19, 1863.

54. COCHRAN (JAMES— friend of Franklin, said to
have made the first cut nails in America). Four A. L. S.,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, Palatine 1794 to 1807. (4 pieces. )

* Long and gossipy letters on politics, the qualities of the
various candidates and other matters in the Palatine.

55. COMBS (LESLIE— Gen. in War of 1812). A. L. S.,
6 pp. folio; Lexington, Kentucky, April 16, 1860. To Ben-
son J. Lossing.

* A remarkable letter, in answer to one from Mr. Lossing, in
which is given a view of the political situation at- this most
interesting period, from the standpoint of a Southerner. "...
But once emancipate the slaves, as the Northern politicians
propose to do— (I do not speak of the Abolitionists — for
many of them are sincere and honest), and then the irrepressi-
ble conflict will commence . . . and the whole land will become
a battle-field, full of blood and carnage, &c. &o."

56. CONFEDERACY (THE). THE GREAT SEAL. Im-
pression in bronze. " The Confederate States of America.
22 February 1862. Deo Vindice." Diameter 3i inches. In
Morocco case. This and the following seal were sent to Mr.
Lossing by Gen. G. J. Pickett, leader of the famous charge
at the Battle of Gettysburg.

57. CONFEDERATE SEAL. Impression in silver plate.
In morocco case.

58. CONFEDERATE SEAL. A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo, with
envelope of George Davis, Attorney-General of The Con-

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federacj^ Wilmington (Del.), March 26, 1866. To Mr.
Lossins;.

^s-

Relating to these seals ; " The seal was executed in Eng-
land.^ I n duplicate. One of then was sent over and loas received
HI Richmond in the last days before the evacuation. But the
machtnenj for impressing it never arrived; and the seal u-as
never used. This is my best recollection, etc."

59. CONFEDERACY (THE). Southern Express Com-
pany's Money Receipt for $^700. 00 received from Hon.
W. T. Dortch, Richmond, Feb. 15, 1866, for Mrs. M. D.
Gray, Rocliy Mount, N. C. ; also, List of Names of the Com-
mittees of the Confederate Congress on Naval Affairs,
Indian Affairs, Finance, &c., &c. 2 pieces. Small 4to,
and folio.

60. CONFEDERACY (THE). A. L. S. of Lieut. Haskell,
Texas, July 1861, official; A. L. S. of F. J. Smith, In
Camp, Mobile, Ala.. Dec. 1864, on the construction of can-
non; A. L. S. of G. B. Harper, cavalry officer, Mobile,
Ala., Dec. 1864, "■ I have been wounded by sabre cuts."' etc.;
A. L. S. of A. H. Handy, Canton, Miss., 1864, to Hon. A.
G. Brown on politics; A. L. S. of C. H. Barksdale, Rich-
mond, 1863. " Jj! tvill cost you from twenty-ttvo to twenty-
five hundred dollars for a substitute."' (5)

61. CONFEDERACY (THE). Special Order No. 27,
Head Quarters 27th Reg. T. V., Columbus, Ky., Nov. 27,
1861, 2 pp. folio; A. L. S., from Mayor of Memphis, to
Gen'l Pillow, relative to application for a sutler at Ran-
dolph, Memphis, June 20, 1861, 1 p. 12mo; Two Dispatches
to Gen'l Pillow from L. G. De Russy, aide-de-camp, con-
cerning Gen'l Hardee, &c., Fort Pillow, Aug. 17, 1861,
1 and 2 pp. 4to; A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Capt. E. B. Beauch,
Petersburg, Va. , from Major I. H. Claiborne, relative to
shipment of 500 bbls. Flour, Richmond, Jan. 27, 1862;
Copy of letter from Gen'l McLaws to Gen'l S. Cooper,
Richmond, recommending Col. John C. Fiser for promotion
to Brig. -Gen'l, 2 pp. folio. Dated Hd. Qs., Savannah, Oct.
19, 1864. (6 pieces.)

62. CONFEDERACY (THE). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, with
slip attached, from C. H. Stevens, the inventor of a battery
of same name, Charleston, Nov. 4, 1861; Telegram to Gov.
Letcher from C. T. Crittenden, relative to the Culpepper
Minute Men, Richmond, March 15, 1862; Signature of Geo.
W. Randolph, Sec'y War under Jeff. Davis; A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio, with envelope, to A. G. Brown (with his signature and
3 lines autograph), from Miss O. A. Valentine, Griffin, Dec.
9, 1863; A. L. S., 3 pp folio, from Col. Melancthon Smith,
to A. G. Brown, Dalton, May 5, 1864; 5 lines and signature
of [T. H.] Watts, Att'y-Gen'l under Davi and Govn'rs
of Alabama. Together 6 pieces.

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63. CONFEDERACY (THE). Bill for Medical Attend-
ance to Col. Douglas by Dr. Stubbleiield, June 1861 (with
several signatures), 1 p. folio; D. S., 1 p. folio, for money
due Coufederate States [by Lewis Cruger], Comptroller,
July 6, 1864; Resignation of J. E. Bailey, with his signa-
ture and that of another, Nashville, Dec. 2, 1861; Signature
and 6 lines [of E. Barkdale, Jr.], Dec. 12, 1863; A. L. S.,
1 p. small folio, Major I. H. Claiborne, relative to shipment
of sugar, &e., Richmond, April 23, 1862; A. L. S., 1 p.
small folio, to Gov. Letcher from Adj.-Gen'l Richardson,
Feb. 24, 1802. Together 6 pieces.

64. CONFEDERATE BONDS. (1) Loan of $50.00 Rich-
mond, Oct. 21, 1862, No. 526, signed by Ro. Tyler, and
with 36 coupons signed by W. N Teller; (2) Loan of
$500.00, Richmond, March 2, 1863, No. 3792, signed byRo.
Tyler, and with 11 coupons signed by E. S. Read. 2 pieces.

65. CONFEDERATE BONDS. Bond Coupons, about
one hundred, with various signatures. 1861-3

66. CONFEDERATE CABINET LETTERS. Memmin-
ger (C. G), A. L. S., 1 p. Jan. 1863, To Hon. R. M. T.
Hunter, Pres't of Senate, signed as Sect'y of Treasury;
Mallory (Stephen R.), L. S., 1 p. 4to, Sept. 1862, To Hon.
Geo. W. Munford, Signed as Sect'y of Navy; Seddon (James
A ), L. S, 1 p. 4to, Jan'y 1863, To John Sample; another,
dated May, 1864, To Hon. James M. Baker. Both signed
as Sect'y of War. (4 pieces.)

67. CONFEDERATE LOAN CERTIFICATES. A Col-
lection of 12 Confederate Certificates, some of which have
been issued, and others blank. Dated 1861 to 1864. They
contain cuts of Davis, Benjamin, the " Merrimac," etc. ;
and were printed in Richmond and Columbia, S. C. (12
pieces.)

68. CONFEDERATE MUSTER ROLL. Hospital De-
partment at Jackson Hospital, from the first of Oct., 1864,
to Dec. 31, 1864. 8 large folded sheets containing the
names, salaries, etc., filled in with ink, signed by F. W.
Hancock, Surgeon in charge, and by those who received the
money.

69. CONFEDERATE ORDERS, Etc. Letter dated from
War Dept., Richmond, Apl. 20, 1863, signed by R. G. H.
Kean; Notice of Remittance, Richmond, Apl. 25, 1862,
signed by Quarter Master Gen'l; A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Charles-
ton, March, 1859, by Brig. -Gen. Thomas F. Draj'ton; A.L.S.
of A. V. Brown to Gen. G. J. Pillow, dated Tuesday, Sept.
23, n. y. ; and -.2 others. (6 pieces.)

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70. CONFEDERATE ORDERS, Etc. Pass through the
lines, signed W. C. Whitehowe, Adjt.-Gen., 1 p., March 31,
1862; Requisition for ten gallons of whiskej-, signed by
Major Gen. Bery Huger, Feb. 4, 1863; Letter signed by
A. L. Rives, Asst. to Chief Engineer, Feb. 16, 1865; Special
Order 48, Richmond, March 1, 1863, signed by John
Withers, Asst. Adjt. Gen. Together 4 pieces.

71. CONFEDERATE PAY ROLL of Mechanics and
others employed during February, 1863, on Dog R. Chan,
obstruction. 2 pp. folio. Signature of Brig. Gen. D. Lead-
better and those of the 35 men.

73. CONFEDERATE POSTAGE STAMPS. Two sheets
of Confederate Ten Cent Stamps, containing 100. Printed
in blue, with the imprint of Archer and Daly, Richmond,
Va. (3 pieces.)

73. CONNECTICUT. Deposition made by Capt. Ebe-
nezer Leach and William Clark of Coventry, Windham
Co., Conn., in connection with a note of hand. Dated Oct.
13, 1771, signed by the above named and Joseph Strong,
Justice. The evidence taken and sealed, to be opened in
the County Court of Albany or Dutchess Co., to be held at
Po'keepsie. 1 p. folio.

74. CONNECTICUT. Sheriff's Execution, addressed " to
the Constables of the Town of Lebanon," Windham Co.
Printed form, filled in by Samuel Gray, Clerk, Windham,
and signed by him. Dated August 37, 1771.

75. CONNECTICUT. Summons for a Jury. MSS. on
the two sides of a small 4to sheet of paper. Signed by
Bushnell Bostwick, Quorum Justice of Peace. May 5, 1775.

* "

■ ' To the Sheriff of the County of Litchfield . . you are
hereby commanded to Summon eighteen . . . inhabitants of the
town of Westmoreland," etc.

76. COOPER (THOMAS). A L. S,, 2 pp folio. New
York, April 10, 1813. To Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer on
the appointment of Bayard, Gallatin, and Cranford as Am-
bassadors; and in regard to the war.

* A most interesting and valuable letter, showing as it
does the feeling that existed between the North and the South
even at that day. Cooper was a man of prominence, familiar
with the leaders of his time. It reads in part . . "This I
think looks like a disposition in our Cabmet for peace— they
have only sincerely to desire it and the thing is accomplished.
Nothing short of this (the impoverishment of the North)
will satisfy Southern jealousy— Madison, Jefferson, and their
whole tribe of brawling Democrats would rejoi6e to see every
one of our seaports north of Norfolk reduced to ashes, and the
Indians massacreing and laying waste all our Northern fron-
tiers."

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77. COOPER (THOMAS). Three A. L. S., containing 8
pages, 4to. New York, Feb., July, and Aug., 1804. To
Stephen Van Rensselaer, Esq. On political and business
matters, and in regard to real estate in N. Y. City.
(3 pieces.)

* ' ' White has been obliged to pay all the rents he has re-
ceived towards the expenses of filling up some of your lots
covered with water, for which there was an order of the Com-
mon Council," etc.

78. COOPER (THOMAS). Four A. L. S. to Stephen Van
Rensselaer, 1, 2, 3 pp. each, folio and 4to, March 34, and
June 6, 1808, May 17, 1810, and June 2, 1812, written from
New York. Characteristic letters, but mainly on business
matters. (4 pieces.)

79. COOPER (WILLIAM— Father of Jas. Penimore
Cooper). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, March 8, 1800. To Stephen
Van Rensselaer.

80. COOPER (WILLIAM). A. L S., 2 pp. folio, New
York, Jan. 20, 1804, to Stephen Van Rensselaer in regard
to the landed interests of the latter.

81. CRUTCHFIELD (STAPLETON— defended Hamp-
ton, Va., against Sir George Cockburn, June 26, 1813).
A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Washington Tavern, Apl. 5, 1813, to
Gen. W. W. Henning.

* Advising the need of horses and arms. Major Crutchfleld
in the attack by the British was serving under Gen. Robert
Anderson.

82. CUSHING (CALEB— Statesman, at the outbreak of
the Civil War was sent to Charleston by President Bu-
chanan with schemes of conciliation). A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo,
March 16, 1865, of Benson J. Lossing to Mr. Cushing en-
quiring the true object of his mission to Charleston, with
Mr. Cushing's reply, March 26 (A. L. S., 2 pp. small 4to).
Two pieces.

\! 83. T^EAN (JAMES— Educator). A.' L. S., 1 p. 4to,

-■-^ Hamilton College, Sept., 1814. To Smith
Thompson. In regard to Judge Thompson's son. ,

84. DEARBORN (SARAH R.— wife of Gen. Henry Dear-
born). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Boston, Jan. 23, 1817, to Dolly
Madison.

* Introducing to Mrs. Madison, then the " Lady of the White
House," her niece and adopted daughter, mentions mutual ac-
quaintances and hopes for a visit from President Madison and
herself. A scarce autograph.

85. DE PEYSTER (ELIZABETH). Renunciation of
rights of administration of the estate of her husband
Jacobus De Peyster. Copy made and signed by David
Judson, Clerk of Probates; 1781. 3 bills addressed to
Gerardus De Peyster, dated New York, April, 1768. Bought
of John Ernest, Petrus Byvanck, M. Duryee. (4 pieces.)

u

86. DE PEYSTER (GERARD— of the old New York
family). A. L. S., New York, 1 p. 4to, Nov. 23, 1770, to
Col. Philip Schuyler.

* The forewarning of trouble with tea: "In Wateing fo7'
your Cannister in loh. to Send your Tea, Bohea has risen by
the Box — Gerard Beekman luisCarryed Several Cask at 4-/S, by
Quick Application you may obtain it for a small Advance."

87. DE PEYSTER (GERARD). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, New
York, Aug. 4, 1774, to Col. Ph. Schuyler.

* On financial business, mentions L. Van Vechten, Job
Wright and others.

88. DE PEYSTER (GERARD). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, New
York, Mch. 22, 1775. To Col. Ph. Schuyler.

89. DE WITT (SIMEON— in Gates' army, present at the
surrender of Burgoyne, and chief of the Topographical Staff
of Washington until 1783). A. L S., 1 p. folio, Albany,
Nov. 23, 1793. To Daniel Graham on a title to land.

90. DE WITT (SIMEON). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Albany,
Feb. 5, 1814, to Rd. Varick with the latter's initialled en-
dorsement. .

* On business and personal matters.

91. DE WITT (SIMEON). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Albany,
June 30, 1819, to Henry Livingston.

*" I am ready to confer with you about Astor's business —
and if you have any Map or Maps that will give somethirig of a
view of the Premises, it will beivell to bring them."

92. DIX (GEN. JOHN A.). A. L. S., 3 pp. Svo, Sea-
field, West Hampton, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1873. To Benson J.
Lossing. A. L. S. by B. J. Lossing to Gen. Dix in reply to

the above. (2 pieces.)

* The letter from Gen. Dix is in regard to his " Shoot him on
the spot " order. "The order alluded to was written by myself
without any suggestion from any one, and was sent off three
days before it was communicated to tbe President or the Cabi-
net. It is now, as you state, in possession of my son. Rev. Dr.
Dix," etc.

93. DOUBLED AY ( A BNER— served in the Mexican War,
and General in Civil War). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, with en-
velope, to B. J. Lossing, relative, chiefly, to a personal
meeting. New York, Oct. 22, 1865.

* It has been stated that Doubleday fired tire first gun from
Fort Sumter, April 12, 1861. In the above letter Gen'l. Double-
day refers to the fact as follows : ' ' With regard to the ' first
gun ' you can add a note if you choose, that I aimed the gun
and directed the cannoneer to pull the lanyard,— but it amounts
to the same thing."

94. DURYEE (ABRAM— Soldier in the Civil War, com-
manded "Duryee's Zouaves"). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, New
York, Sept. 16, 1863. To Benson J. Lossing, giving a list
of the regiments brigaded under him and the services of
the "Duryee Zouaves," etc.

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95. DUTCHESS COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Letters Tes-
tamentary and Probates on the Wills of Hon. Theis Cons;
Jacob Trimper; Joshua Haight; Stephen Dean; and Isaac
Southard. All signed by Gilbert Livingston, as Surrogate
of Dutchess County. Dated from 1789 to 1803. Folio, with
the Surrogate's seal. (5)

9(3. DUTCHESS COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Indentures,
made and registered in Dutchess County. Among the names
and signatures are George Brinkerhoff, Teunis Tappen,
Leonard Van Kleek, Isaac Van Hook, Robert H. Living-
ston, etc. Folio, etc. Dates are from 1756 to 1795. (7)

97. DUTCHESS COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Letters Tes-
tamentary on the Wills of Benjamin Knapp; Michael
Pells; Solomon Sutherland; Elizabeth Leroy ; Ambrose Ben-
son ; Samuel Currj' ; John Smith ; and Obadiah Wheeler.
Issued by Gilbert Livingston as Surrogate of Dutchess
County, and signed by him. Folio. Dated from 1793 to
1804. (8)

98. DUTCHESS COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Transfers,
Indentures, and other papers referring to property in and
around Poughkeepsie dating from 1745 to 1805. Among
the signatures are those of D. Brooks, Elijah Townsend,
Matthew Van Benschoten, William Nelson, 'Mary Hay, Levi
McKeen, Gale Yelverton, etc. (8)

99. DUTCHESS COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Notes, Bonds,
Indentures, and other documents made and recorded in
Dutchess County between the years 1760 and 1805 bearing
the signatures of Samuel Griffin, Isaac Bloom, Benjamin
De La Nergne, James J. Germond, Benjamin Boyce, Cor-
nelius Ostrander, James Cownover, Stephen Van Voorhes,
Magdalene Cook, Henry Clapp, etc. (9)

100. DUTCHESS COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Indentures,
Letters of Administration, Inventory, Guardianship papers,
etc., issued by Gilbert Livingston, as Surrogate of Dutchess
Co Folio; dated from 1792 to 1808. (10)

101. DUTCHESS COUNTY SURVEYS made by Seimon
Cooljuner between the years 1749 and 1770. Each survey
on a folio sheet of paper with a map of the property at the
bottom. Some of the names mentioned are: William Cool,
Jacob Van Beumen, Joannis Trever, Jacob Tiel, etc.
Together, 7 pieces, all in the handwriting of Simon Cool-
juner.

*The spelling in the above is often curious — " I have
measured and leid out for Jacob loun a smal peis of land
begining at a heckery Seplen, dene runing," etc.

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102. DUTCHESS COUNTY WILLS. Letters Testa-
mentary and Probates of the Wills of James Barnett;
Francis Bonghton; Sarah Adams; Israel Smith; Robert
Johnson; Peter liogeboom ; Eighj'e Freligh; Simon Dakin ;
Hendrick Pells. Issued by Gilbert Livingston, as Surrogate
of Dutchess Co., and signed by him. Folio; dated from
1784 to 180a. (9)

103. DUVAL (GABRIEL, Justice U. S. Supreme Court).
L. S., 1 p. 4to, Treasury Dept. [Washington], June 17,

1805.

* This letter was written while Justice Duval was Comp-
troller of the Currency to "the Superintendent of the Light-
house establishment in the State of Connecticut."

104. "pATON (PROF. AMOS). A Short Statement
-*-^ relative to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at

Troy, addressd to Stephen Van Rensselaer. Not dated, but
about 1834. 3 pp. folio.

105. ELLSWORTH (COL. ELMER E.— Killed May 24,
1861, while tearing down a Confederate flag at Alexandria,
Va.). Broadside in commemoration of his death, with por-
trait and border printed in lavender, containing song com-
posed, published and sung the Sunday following Ellsworth's
death by James D. Gay. Small 4to, on letter paper, with
blank second sheet.

106. EVANS (S. B.— Confederate Colonel). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, Goldsboro', N. C, Jan. 24, 1865. To the Hon.
W. T. Dutch, Confederate Senator.

* Col. Clarke was probably with Johnston's army opposing
Sherman's advance from the South. Goldsboro' was occupied
by the Federals about two months later than the date of this
letter, which refers mainly to a change in the writer's command
and incidentally remarks that heavy rains and unprecedented
high-water in the rivers has been the rule lately.

107. Tj^ARRAGUT (ADMIRAL DAVID G). D. S.,
-^ naval order of Farragut, 1 p. 4to, U. S. Flag

Ship Hartford, below Warrenton, March 28, 1863. To
Commander R. B. Hitchcock, Comdg. U. S. Steam Sloop
Susquehanna.

* "You will be pleased to furnish me monthly with lists of
the Officers attached to the U. S. vessels under your com-
mand."

108. FARRAGUT (ADMIRAL DAVID G.). D. S., 1 p.
4to, U. S. Flag Ship Hartford, below Warrenton, March 28,
1863. To Commander Geo. F. Emmons, Comdg. U. S. S.
R. R. Cuyler.

* Signed as Rear Admiral, and asking that,a list of officers be
sent each month.

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109. PINEGAN (JOSEPH— Confederate General, fought
in East Florida and in the Wilderness). A. L. S., 4 pp.
8vo, n. p., Feb. IG, 1866. To the Hon. James M. Baker.

* "The Division was engaged with the Enemy on the 5th.
6th. and 7th. insts. On the 6th. its timely presence and be-
haviour prevented a disaster . . Col. Scott had his left arm
shattered . Capt. Floyd (son of Col. Floyd) was killed. The
loss in the Florida Brigade about forty, in the Division 288 . . .
Gen. Lee has not submitted the paper Mr. Maxwell and yourself
sent to the President," etc.

110. FISHKILL DOCUMENTS. Letters, Indenture, Map,
and other documents relating to Fishkill and the vicinity.
Signed by Hatch Noyes, Matthew Parington, James Pickens,
Joseph Burling, Aaron Austin, Major G. Studholme, and
others. Dated 1765-1800. (12)

111. FOOT (SAMUEL A.— Eminent Jurist). A. L, S.,
4 pp., Albany, Oct., 1820. To Smith Thompson. Relating
to the estate of Gen. Woolsey, and mentioning Commodore
Woolsej'.

112. FORT SUMTER (RELIEF OF). A. L. S. of Gus-
tavus Vasa Pox (Assistant Secretary of the Navy iinder
Lincoln), Sept. 7, 1864, 3 pp. and Sept. 14, 1864, 4 pp., re-
ferring to his mission to relieve Major Anderson in Port
Sumter, in which he states that as " a naval man " he knew
it was " too late to succeed, but I knew also the political
necessitj^ of making the attempt." Together with an auto-
graph document by Capt. Fox written in pencil, nine pages,
quarto, giving an account of the decision of Lincoln to
attempt the relief of Major Anderson and Capt. Fox's
narrative.

* Important documents, endorsed on the envelope " Secret
History of the attempt to relieve Fort Sumter. Semi-official
from G. V. Fox."

113. FRANKLIN (WALTER). Receipt for a Deed
given as security, dated N. Y., April, 1776, and signed twice
by Walter Franklin. Letter from Samuel Franklin to
Gilbert Livingston, N. Y., May, 1793. Both relating to
money loaned Robert Patrick. (2 pieces.)

114. /:^ALLATIN (MRS. N. — Wife of Albert Gallatin)
^-J to Dolly Madison, wife of President Madison.
2 pp. 4to, Paris, Aug. 12, 1816.

* Relating to and giving a list of purchases in Paris for Dolly
Madison, consisting of "a Cambric muslin Spencer, a lace
Veil, & tioo Muslin caps," 3,nd " a cartoon." " I hope you will
like them — everything is very high here, quite as much so as in
New York." Mrs. Gallatin also sends prices of curtains, arm
chairs and sophas (silk).

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115. GANSEVOORT (LEONARD— FirstJudge of Albany
County). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, White Hall, Apl. 9, 1799.
(Piece torn out.)

* To Stephen Van Rensselaer on political matters, principally
Mayor Ten Eyck's candidacy for the Assembly.

116. GANSEVOORT (GEN; PETER). A, D. S. Brigade
Orders. 1 p. folio, May 3, 1790, by Gen. Gansevoort.

117. [GATES (GEN. HORATIO).] To Col. R. Varick,
1 p. 4to, with leaf of Address, Ticonderoga, Aug. 16, 1776.
Signature torn away, but endorsed '■'From Gen'l Gates."
Stating "i am Distressed to the last Degree, for papers, for
2Iusket Cartridges, & Grind Stones."

118. GOELET (PETER P.), A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Aug.,
1795; Ten Eyek (Abraham R.), A. L. S., 1 p., Sept., 1804;
Emott (James), 2 A. L. S., April, 1819; Woolsey (Melane-
ton), A. L. S., 2 pp., July, 1824; Wolcott (Oliver, Jr.),
A. L. S., 1 p., April, 1812; and 4 others. 10 pieces.

119. GOODRICH (ELIHU CHAUNCEY). A. L. S , 1 p.
folio, Claverack, May 10, 1790, to Hon. Philip Schuyler;
Another to the same address, 5 pp. folio, Claverack, Oct.
24, 1791. 2 pieces.

* The longer letter is an account of the murder of Cornelius
Hogeboom, Sheriff of Columbia County, while in pursuit of
his duties.

120. GRANT (GEN U. S.) and SCHUYLER (COLFAX).
Sketches of the Lives and Services of Grant and Colfax,
President and Vice-President of the United States. Vignette
portraits. Printed pamphlet. 8vo, 8 pp. With franked
envelope of J. M. Brownell, M. C, in which it was sent to
Mr. Lossing.

121. GRAYDON (ALEXANDER— Soldier of the Revolu-
tion, fought at Long Island, etc. Author of " Memoirs of
a Life," Harrisburg, 1811). D. S., Harrisburg, 1814: ap-
plication of J. Jones to the House of Representatives for a
position. Signed by Alexander Graydon and five others.

122. GREENUP (CHRISTOPHER— Gov. of Kentucky).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Frankfort, Aug't 8th, 1807. To Gen.
Green Clay.

* Military order for the movement of troops.

123. TTALPINE (CHARLES G.— Author under the
-*^ pseudonym of " Miles O'Reilly" ; served in the
Civil War). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Hilton, S. C, July 5, 1862.
To Gen. J. M. Brannan at Port Royal Island on reports as
to stragglers from the regiments and announcing that two
gunboats will soon arrive.

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124. [HAMILTON (ALEXANDER).] Endorsement of
two lines on A. L. S to him of J. Rutsen Van Rensselaer,
2 pp. 4to, Claverack, Sep. 18, 1803, on a dispute over Hills-
dale lands, mentions General Schuyler.

125. [HAMILTON (ALEXANDER).] Draft, Extract,
and Letter to General Hamilton, 2 pp. folio, from L. and T.
[Livingston and Thompson], Poughkeepsie, Oct. 10, 1801,
relative to a purchase of land bj^ James Reed.

126. HANCOCK (WINFIELD SCOTT— Union General
in the Civil War). A. L. S., 2 pp., 8vo, Falmouth, Va.,
April 3, 1863. To Gen. W. W. Burns, Dayton, Ohio.

* Regretting Gen. Burns' resignation of his command: " If I
had you by my side in action as I had at the Cliiokahominy
and elsewhere, and a few others that I could mention I would
very strong in the ordeal," A month later Hancock took a
distinguished part in the Battle of Chancellorsville.

127. HARDIN (MARTIN D.— Early Kentucky lawyer
and Sect'y of State, Major in the War of 1812). L. S. and
A. L. S., 2 and 4 pp. 4to, Apl. 3 and 13, 1813, both to Gen.
Green Clay, one franked by Isaac Shelby, pioneer governor.

* The first letter relates to the relative rank of Cols. Boswell
and Dudley ; the second takes up the same question and notes
that troops are being forwarded to Gen. Clay's support.

128. HARVARD UNIVERSITY. Two A. L. S. of William
King, first Governor of Maine, from Cambridge, Dec. IS,
1782, and Portsmouth, Aug. 12, 1782, one signed with ini-
tials to S. Van Rensselaer, dealing chiefly with the Harvard
Chapter of " Phi Beta Kappa."

129. HOGEBOOM (JOHANNIS). Affidavit, 1 p., small
4to, of J. Hogeboom to prove that EliasVan Schaiek owned
Lands in the Van Rensselaer Confirmation. Sighed also by
Jacob [Freese], Justice of the Peace, Aug. 25, 1762.

130. HUBBELL (WILLIAM W.— inventor of the " thun-
derbolt shell "). A. D., 3i pp. folio, giving an account of the
use of the Hubbell shell during the Civil War, including
the destruction of the Privateer Petrel; a folio sheet with
drawings of the shell and a full description of its construc-
tion and workings; portrait; and 2 A. L. S. to B. J. Lossing,
May, 1863. Together 5 items.

131. [HULL (COMMODORE ISAAC).] Lithographic de-
sign for Commodore Hull's Sarcophagus. 4to, Th. Sinclair,
lith. Phila.

* Hull is buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Phila. The view of
the tomb is accompanied by copy of the inscription incorpo-
rated in an A. L. S. from J. A. McAllister, 1863, to B, J. Loss-
ing, and the description underneath the plate is written in the
same hand. John Struther, who designed the sarcophagus,
also designed the tomb of "Washington.

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133. HUNTER (DAVID— Union General, issued one of
the first military orders emancipating slaves, presided over
the trial of the Lincoln assassins). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Hilton Head, S. C, March 21, 1863. To Gen. Rufus Saxton
at Beaufort, ordering the arrest of a Captain and a Colonel.
With lengthy endorsement by Gen. Saxton, and another by
C. G. Halpine.

133. JACKSON (ANDREW). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, with
^ initialled po.stscript, Hermitage, near Nashville,

Tenn., Oct. 19, 1861. To Gen. Pillow.

*A letter of Andrew Jackson, the adopted son of the Presi-
dent, on securing a better place for his overseer, mentions his
two sons in the Confederate Army.

134. JORDAN (THOMAS— Confederate Gen.). L. S.,
1 p. 4to, Head Quarters, Charleston, S. C, August 8, 1863.
To Capt. John S. Ryan ; also Document signed. Return of
the Tenn. troops Western Dept., giving a list of the num-
ber of sick and other non-effective men in the various regi-
ments. 1 p. 4to. (2 pieces.)

TZ"ENT (JAMES— Chancellor of N. Y.). Two D. S.
-*-^ as witness, Aug. 17, 1792, and A. D. in hii

135.

~, and A. D. in his
hand, unsigned, 1 p. folio. (3 pieces.)

* The document is ' ' An Act for transferring the Custody of
the Great Seal of New York to the Chancellor." Gilbert Liv-
ingston and others have signed the first two documents.

136. KENT (JAMES). D. S , 16 pp. folio, Nov. 23, 1795
(signed with initials). Account of James Kent with John
McKesson.

* The account is for clerk's fees in the Supreme Court of New
York from April, 1785, to October, 179.S. It is made out in de-
tail, and hence covers every case brought into Court during
that time, with the names of litigants, including many names
well known in the history of the state, Beekman, Van Sickleu,
Mott, Comfort Sands, Henry Livingston, and many others.

137. KENT (JAMES). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Albany, Sep.
1, 1802, to Gilbert Livingston, with the latter's endor.se-
meut, and A D. S. (initials L & K— Livingston & Kent),
2 pp. folio, July 8, 1791, in Kent's hand. (2 pieces.)

* Relates to matters in settlement of the estate of John Van
Kleeck, and a list of the moneys due.

138. KENT (JAMES). Legal documents signed, includ-
ing an assignment of two " Registers " to Smith Thompson.
1795. (5)

139. T ANSING (JOHN — Member of the Continental
^ Congress and Military Secretary to Gen. Schuy-
ler). A. D. S., 1 p folio, Jan 31, 1787.

* Affidavit in the case of H. Ten Eyck vs. Philip Schuyler,
also signed by Jeremiah Lansing.

140. LANSING (JOHN). A. Note S., as Secretary to
Gen. Schuyler. 1 p. oblong 8vo, undated, to Capt. Varick.

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141. LEGAL FORMS. Various, printed and written,
including Declaration on Promissory Note, Oneida Common
Pleas, 1811; Note issued in Fredericksburgh, N. Y., Jan.
1776, signed bj' Uriah Raymond; Note on stamped paper,
July 1799, signed by John Lawless; Report of the Trustees
of the Oneida Manufacturing Society, April, 1812; and 3
others. (7 pieces.)

112. LEGGET (JOHN). D. S., 1 p.'lto, affidavit, Aug.

2oth, 1762.

* Regarding lands in Albany County in Colonial times, with
mention Of Elias van Schaack and others.

143. LETTERS, &C. A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, from John
McLean to Samuel Lewis, Cinn. April 19, 1839; 2 Invitations
from Philip P. and F. T. Barbour to Mrs. (" Dollie ")
Madison, wife of Presdt. Madison, Montpelier, Va., April
22, tfcc. , 1838; Delivery order from George Ticknor on
Messrs. Harpers for copy of his "History Spanish Litera-
ture," Bost. March 25, 1856; S. G. Goodrich, &c. 12mo
and 4to. Various places and dates. (6 pieces.)

144. LIEBER (FRANCIS— Author and Educator). A.L.S ,
1 p. 4to, Washington, April 18, 1866, to B. J. Lossing; An
Address on Secession (printed), delivered in South Carolina
in 1851, N. Y. 1865; also newspaper clipping and envelope.
(4 pieces.)

* The letter reads — "I have just caused to be copied a triad
of letters from Wigfall, Beauregard and G. W. Smith — a tit-bit
of history, for the Secretary of War. I am sorry I can only go
so far as to make your mouth water."

145. LIVINGSTON (GILBERT). A. L. S., 1 p. folio.
Copy of private instructions to Capt. Edw. Howell, in regard
to Brig. Achilles. Dated New York, Nov., 1805. Signed
also by Capt. Edward Howell.

146. LIVINGSTON (HENRY). D. S., deed, 3 pp. folio,
Sept. 14, 1762, between Clare Everitt and Zebulon Smith,
signed by the former and witnesses, John Keese, L. Van
Kleeck, and others, for land in Dutchess County.

147. LIVINGSTON (HENRY). Will and Testament of
Henry Livingston of Poughkeepsie. 4 pp. folio, May 5,
1791. Signed by the Testator and by Sepha Piatt, Hen-
rietta Rj'sdyk, Peter Tappen, as witnesses. Separate wrap-
per. (2 pieces.)

* On tlie wrapper is inscribed, — "This will would not prove,
as the witnesses did not hear it read to the Testator, he being
blind at the time of execution."

148. LIVINGSTON (PETER R.). D. S. and two A. L. S.,
4to and folio, July 12 and 23, 1799, and May 8, 1800.

* The letters are to Stephen Van Rensselaer, asking return
and extending payment of a loan; the document orders a .sale
of mortgages at auction at the "City Hall of New York,"
May 8, 1800.

149. LIVINGSTON FAMILY. Letters and other docu-
ments written and signed by different members of the
Livingston family, including John R. , Henry, Brockholst,
Beekman, and others, dated from 1784 to 1836. (8 pieces.)

150. LIVINGSTON FAMILY. Indentures and Bonds
bearing the names of Gilbert, Sarah, Catherine, Henry,
Robert G., and other members of the Livingston family,
made in Dutchess Co., having also the signatures of Samuel
Oats, William Humfrey, Isaac MarkvS, Jacob Concklin,
Britton Tallman, Thomas Nelson, and others. Dated from
1751 to 1801. (10)

151. LIVINGSTON FAMILY. Indentures and other
documents relating to different members of the Livingston
Family and bearing the names of Catherine, Henry, Gil-
bert, Walter, and others, in regard to property in Pough-
keepsie and elsewhere in Dutchess Co. Among the signa-
tures are those of Gerardus Duyckinck, Cornelia Van
Kleeck, Paul Schenk, John Crooke, Elizabeth Tappen,
Daniel Leake, Martin Hoffman, Jr., etc. Dated 1771 to
1820. (12)

152. LOGAN (WILLIAM— Southern Jurist and Senator).
A. L. S., 3 pp. folio, Shelby Co. (Kentucky), March, 1813.
To Gen. Green Clay.

^ William Logan was probably the tirst white child born in
Kentucky. The letter reads in part : "... My feelings beat high
for the victory and success of our armies ; because in this vic-
tory I perceive the test of the American government in its
stability and efective energy: and because the blood of my
relatives, just now spilt, demand my little exertion to avenge
theirs' and my country's loss."

153. LONG ISLAND. Indenture between Edmund Mott
and Richbell Mott. 2 pp. folio. Dated New York, June 4,
1759. Signed by Edmund Mott, Samuel Dodge, Jr. , Jacobus
Kip, and John Provoost, Alderman of the East Ward, City
of New York.

■"•Transfer of land "at Hempstead in Queens County on
Nassau Island in his Majesties Province of New York."

154. LOTTERY TICKET for the Encouragement of
Literature. State of New York, Albany, June, 1805.
Signed by John L. Broome, and with the autograph of Gil-
bert Livingston on back.

155. LOTTERY TICKETS. Grand State Lottery for
improvement of Navigation, 1820; 4 tickets, signed by S.
Allen and Fredk. Max; 1 National Lottery ticket, 1820;
4 Lottery advertisements, and A. L. S from H. Brush to
Smith Thompson, asking him to take charge of the tickets,
March, 1821. Together 10 pieces.

156. LUDLOW (RICHARD— Major in the American
Army during the Revolution). Agreement, signed to take
Continental currency. March 2, 1778.

157. A/TcCLELLAN (GEORGE B.— General in Civil
Irl. War). Portrait when a Cadet; together with

portrait of Dr. McClellan, of Philadelphia, his father, and of
H sister of the first-named. About Itimo. n. p. — n. d. (In

envelope).

*Mv. Lossing has autographed on back of portrait, — "This
picture is from a daguerreotype made 20 years ago. Only
three copies have been taken." Presented to Mr. Lossing by
J. A. McAllister.

158. MACKINTOSH (LACHLAN— Loyalist at Crown
Point). A. D. S., 1 p. folio, Crown Point, June 6, 1776, to
Gen. Ph. Schu3'Ier.

* Mackintosh who had been a prisoner since 1775 had been
permitted by Gen. Schuyler to remain with his family. In the
present "Memorial" he relates that he has been assaulted by
Continental soldiers, and the pasture privilege of tlie Fort is
about to be taken away from him."

159. McMAHON (J. H.— Confederate Quartermaster-
General). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to [General Pillow]. Dated
Camp near Jackson [Miss.], July 4, 1861.

* Mentions his removal to Trenton with Camp Supplies, &c.,
and vigorously expresses his opinion concerning the appointment
of General Polk as Pillow's successor. ' ' Should, " he writes,
"Bishop Polk's appointment be, in reality the superseding of
your command, I shall know of but one parallel to it in all
military history, — the persecution of Gen'l Gaines, through the
envious and jealous malevolence of Winfield Scott, the
ultimate traitor and would-be assassin of his native land. "

160. MACOMB (ALEXANDER— Merchant and father of
Gen. Macomb). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. New York, Feb. 24,
1801. To Stephen Van Rensselaer, on financial matters.
Mentions P. Ten Eyck, the Manhattan Bank, etc.

101. MACOMB (ALEXANDER). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. New
York, Dec. 30, 1803. To Stephen Van Rensselaer, on
money matters.

162. [MADISON MEDALS] A. L in 3rd person from J.
Mason to Dolly Madison, asking her opinion of a " plaister
cast " of the President, 2 pp. 4to. Georgetown, June 8,
1814.

*This plaster he says was taken '\from, a Die, cut after the
bust made hy the Italian artist last year, and intended to im-
press medals for the Indians."

163. MAPS. Engraved Map: City of New York, Drawn
by D. H Burr for " Mew York as it is in 1851," with Manu-
script maps on paper and vellum of portions of Putnam,
Dutchess, and Orange Counties along the Hudson River,
showing divisions of lands, turnpikes, brooks, &c. ; Patents
of Debruyn, Nuttenbook, &c., along the Hudson and Kin-
derhook Creek; Parchment Map of land from the mouth of
[Kinderhook Creek to . . . ] ; Patents of Antony Bries'
Meadows, H. K. Van Rensselaer's Meadows, &c. Various
sizes. Together 5 pieces.

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164. MAPS. Manuscript survey and map of lands on the
St. John's River, bounded by Capt Spry's grant, with
names of the owners, Grand Lake, etc ; Map of a tract
sold by Frederick Philipse and Samuel Gouverneur to Gen.
John Swartwout, Aug. 1816 (torn); another map of the
same, made by Henrj' Livingston and 3 others. (5)

165. MARKALL (W. W.— Confederate Adjutant General,
with Albert Sidney Johnston). A. L. S. Bowling Green,
Nov. 25, 1861. To Gen. G. J. Pillow.

*"Genl. Johnston is at this moment without funds but is
making earnest eflforts to obtain tliem. I trust your serious
wants will soon be relieved."

166. MARKLAND (A. H.— Supt. of Military Mail in
Civil War). A. L. S., 5 pp. 4to. Washington, April, 1888.
To B. J. Lossing, on the services of Gen. Lew Wallace, Gen.
Grant, etc. Notice of 4th of July Celebration of Tammany
Hall, 1856. Notice addressed to Gov. of Alabama, signed
by A. Vail, and 8 others. (11 pieces.)

167. MARSHALL (JOHN— Chief -Justice). A. L. S., Ip.
4to, Phila. , April 7, 1800. To James Monroe thanking him
for some books.

168. MASTERS (JOSI AH— Member of Legislature).
A. L. S. 2 pp. folio. Pownal, July 5, 1792. To his Father.

* He writes in regard to disputed seats — "I fear the conse-
quences will be bad. The object is to overthrow the Hale Con-
stitution in order to displace Clinton."

169. MEIGS (RETURN JONATHAN— Governor of
Ohio). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, dated Marietta, Ohio, Aug. 16,
1816, to John Lewis Thomson.

* Regarding " Historical Sketches of the War " (of 1812)

170. MEIGS (RETURN JONATHAN). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to, Mch. 12, 1817, of Richard Wallach to Meigs, on the
lower margin of which Meigs has written an A. N. S. ;
A. N. S., ordering supplies, 1 p. 12mo. (2 pieces.)

171. METCALF (COL. THOMAS). A. L. S., to Gov.
Gabriel Slaughter, dated March, 1818, in regard to troops;
Letter from F. G. McConnell to C. C. Claj% Feb., 1837, on
moving the Indians to Arkansas; one from Gen. W. Jen-
nings to Gen. Clay, another from Joseph H. Hawkins to
the same; A. L. S. of Zephaniah Piatt, 1796; A. L. S. of
James Mean, 1812. (6 pieces.)

172. MILLER (MAJOR FREDERICK). L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Buffalo, January 23, 1813. To Gen. Stephen Van Rens-
selaer. Endorsed, Batavia, Jan'y 29. "His Excellency the
Governor and General Peter B. Porter have authorized me
to collect and take charge of all the property of every de-
scription belonging to the State of New York on the Niagara
frontiers, etc."

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173. MILLER (MAJOR WILLIAM). 3 A. L. S., Rich-
mond, 1810-17, to Gon. Greeu Clay, on military matters;
another from Stephen D. Lewis, Springfield, May, 1813;
one from J. Patrick, Richmond, May, 1817, to the same
address; and a 3 page letter from J. H. Laurence to Gen.
Aguila Giles, dated May, 1808. (6 pieces.)

174. MILITARY AND POLITICAL LETTERS signed
by Gen. A. Giles, N. J. Visscher, Thomas L. Witbeck,
Charles R. Webster, James Fairlie, and others; mostly ad-
dressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1792-1833. (7 pieces.)

175. MISCELLANEOUS. Postal Card from Schuyler
Colfax, Vice-Presd't United States, to B. J. Lossing, Sept.
25, 1880; A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to Geo. W. Childs from Henry
Wilson, American Senator, Natick, June 19, 1865. (2 pieces.)

176. MISCELLANEOUS. A. L. S., 1 p. small 4to, from
I. K. Beekman to H. Livingston, April 28, 1810; A. L. S.,
1 p. 4to, from Robt. Tillotson to Smith Thompson, New
York, Nov. 8, 1823; L. S., 1 p. 4to, from Robt. Y. Hayne,
Chairman Knoxville Com 'tee; L., Cinn., and Charleston
R R. to Governor Lucas of Ohio, Knoxville, Tenn., July 9,
1836; and others. Various places and dates. (5 pieces.)

177. MISCELLANEOUS Letters. Addressed to D. B.
Stockholm, John L. Thompson, Gilbert Livingston, and
others; written by Thomas Eddy, M. Mobley, Milnor W.
Peters, Major D. Riddle, Edward Leary, David Lamberson,
and Abraham H. Schenek. Dated 1803-1823. (8)

178. MISCELLANEOUS Documents, etc., bearing the
signatures of Jerome Rapalje, Jonathan Little, William
Laurence, Robert Pringle, Diederich Heyer, Catherine Liv-
ingston, and others, and bearing dates from 1752 to 1820.
(23 pieces.)

179. MISCELLANEOUS Documents, etc., bearing the
signatures of Robert Brett, G. Duyckinck, Jr., Dinah
Keep, and James Van Rensselaer, 1788-1815, consisting of
bills, lists of accounts, Appraiser's oath, letters, etc. (28
pieces. )

180. MOORE (CAPTAIN APOLLOS). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio, Rensselaerville, August 15, 1807. To Gen. Stephen
Van Rensselaer.

* Offering a corps of mounted men ' ' For the protection of
their Constituted Liberties," etc.

181. MOORE (HUMPHREY). D. S., 1 p. folio. Affidavit
in regard to land back of the Hudson. Aug. 26th, 1762.

182. MORRIS (JACOB— Soldier of the Revolution, aide-
de-camp to Gen. Charles Lee, and to Nathanael Greene,
etc.). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Butternuts, 11 Jan., 1812. To
Stephen van Rensselaer.

* Relating to a land transaction.

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183. MORRIS (THOMAS— Chief Judge of Ohio). 5
A. L. S. to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1 and 2 pp., each 4to
and folio, 1792 to 181 '2. (5 pieces.)

* On the cm-rent events of the times, mentioning Livingston,
Schuyler and others.

18i. MORRIS (THOMAS). A. L. S., Delaware Works,
Oct., 1793, and A. L. S., Canandaigua, July, 1794. To
Stephen van Rensselaer. (2)

* The second letter mentions that the Inhabitants of the
county are alarmed by the erection of Block-houses, and he
hopes Mrs. Van Rensselaer keeps fifty or sixty pounds of gun-
powder in her bed-room.

185. MORRISON (JAMES— Contractor for the North-
western Army). A. L. S. , 1 p. folio, Franklinton, April,
1S13. To Gen. Green Clay, or in his absence the Officer
Commanding the Kentucky Troops on their way from Cin-
cinnati to Head Quarters. Note on the outside in hand-
writing of J. Fowler, A.D.Q. Master.

* " It is of the utmost importance that you reach the Rapids
by forced marches, as certain information has been rec'd that
the Enemy are preparing to attack that part," etc. Morrison
fought throughout the Revolutionary war and afterwards be-
came a very wealthy and influential citizen.

186. MUNSON (ENEAS— Medical Assistant to Dr.
Thacher — author of "Memoirs of the Revolution, Chaplain
of the Revolutionary Army, served at Long Island, York-
town, etc.). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, New Haven, Oct. 30, 1772.

* A very scarce revolutionary autograph.

187. l^AVY IN THE REVOLUTION. A. L. S. of
■^^ Commodore James Nicholson, 2 pp. folio,

Hampton, Oct. 27, 1782; Short A. D. S., New York, Apl. 8,
1S04, relating to certificate issued by the U. S. Loan Office.

(2 pieces.) „~^^

* " In the course of my Voyage I fell in with Two Fleets of
light Transports going to Charlestown for the purpose] of
evacuating it." ~. ?^3

The document has Mr. Lossing's note that Nicholson died in
New York in 1804, and that Albert Gallatin married one of his
daughters.

188. NAVAL. An Account of the Six Months' pay
granted by Congress to the Widows and Heirs of the offi-
cers and men oi the United States Brig lipervier, lost at
sea, and paid by Benjamin Homans, agent appointed, n. d.
Voucher signed by Benjamin Homans and dated March,

1817. (2 pieces,.)

* The " Epervier " had been captured from the British in the
War of 1813 and was lost in a storm while returning from
Algiers with liberated Americans.

189. NEW PALTZ, N. Y. Map of the South bounds of
the Tract granted to Louis Dubois and partners 29 Sept.,
1677. Surveyed in 1794-96 by Henry Livingston; showing
Juffrow's Point on the Hudson and the country behind to
Moygunk or Paltz Point. Oblong folio.

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190. NEW YORK. Will of Roelof Schenck, 2 pp. in
Dutch, folio, executed Aug. 2, 1705, Signed byWm. Ander-
son, Secty. of Viscount Cornbury, with Prerogative Seal

attached.

* Roelof Martense Schenck emigrated from Holland to New
Amsterdam in 1650. The will gives his residence as " Flatt-
lands in Kings County on Nassau Island in ye Colony of New
York."

191. NEW YORK. D. S. by Jacob Philip, Aug. 26th,
1762, regarding Indian depredations at Claverack and Kin-
derhook, counter-signed by Jacob Freese, Justice of the
Peace. 1 p. folio, broken at the folds.

* " . . . That the last War two brothers, sons of this deponent
. . . were murdered by the Indians, about five miles from
Hudson's River," etc.

192. NEW YORK. Two afadavits of Johannis Hogeboom
and Johan Van Alstyne to prove where Patenhook is. 2
pieces, small 4to, August, 1762, signed before Jacob Freese,
Justice of the Peace.

* ' ' That the word Patten in the Mihiccondus (Mohawk?)
Language signifies a Fall."

193. NEW YORK. D. S. by Goldsbrow Banyar, 1 p.
folio. A copy of the order of Gov. Robert Monckton and
Council (Mr. Horsmanden, Mr. Chambers, Mr. Smith, Mr.
Watts and Mr. De Lancey) rejecting the petition of Solomon
Bebee in regard to lands in the Westenhook patent, be-
longing to Col. John Van Rensselaer, Fort George, Oct.
;20,l762.

194. NEW YORK. Three D. S by GoLDSBROW Banyar,
Depty Secty of the Province under Lord Dunmore, 7 pp.
folio, being copies of petitions of the inhabitants of Spen-
certon and New Concord in relation to land grants, ad-
dressed to Governor Wm. Tryon in 1767.

195. NEW YORK. A Summary of the Letters Patent to
Peter Schuyler, Dirck Wessells, John Abeele, and others
" for a certain Tract or Parcel of Land situate, lying, and
being on a certain Creek called Westen Hook, &c. ", and
James Duane's Observations in writing relative to the same
during the Pendency of the Crown Prosecution, &c. 5 pp.
folio. No date, but about 1774.

* Mr. Duane's "observations" probably advert to one of the
numerous New Hampshire Land Grants with which be had
much to do, always acting in behalf of New York State, and
considered the " most able expositor of her territorial rights

"and jurisdiction." The claim of the grantees seems to have
been very extensive, extending from Stookbridge, Mass., to and
around Livingston Manor and Kinderhook.

196. NEW YORK. Currency for Three Dollars. Printed
by John Holt in the Year 1775, with autograph signature of
John Broome. 32mo.

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197. NEW YORK. Surveyor's Map and Notes regarding
Grant of Land known as the " Rumbout Patent," together
with Observations of the Arbitrators. Folio and 12mo.
About 1785. Document in Dutch; 1 p. folio, dated In
Rombouts, June, 1775. Together 6 pieces.

198. NEW YORK. Cutting from a newspaper, Jan. 10,
1777, ordering the City of New York guarded to prevent its
being set fire to, and giving the names of 18 citizens who are
to furnish 80 men to keep watch. Some were to meet at the
Guard House in Hanover Square, and others at the Guard
Room near Cuyler's Sugar House. By order of General
James Robertson.

* This doubtless refers to a fear that the" Great Fire of Decem-
ber, 1776, may be repeated.

199. NEW YORK. D. S., by Zephaniah Piatt, Nov. 25,
1784. Mortgage on land on Fish Kill Creek, Dutchess
County, by Daniel and Dinah Hasbrouck, witnessed bj^
Jacob Hasbrouck and Benj. Halstead, and endorsed by P.
Henry Livingston, Clerk.

* Zephaniah Piatt was the founder of Plattsburg.

200. NEW YORK. Copy of the Proceedings against
Stephen Field upon complaint of John Waring, poormaster
of Frederick Town, for non-support of an illegitimate child.
Signed by Joseph Crane, Jr., and dated June, 1790.

201. NEW YORK. Bond, 2 pp. folio. May 14, 1799,
with signatures of Gilbert Livingston, John Mott and Eliza-
beth Tappan as principals; Zephaniah Piatt, G. M. Van
Ness, Daniel S. Dean and Jacob Duryee (stained).

* The settlement of a dispute over merchandise. Zephaniah
Piatt was the founder of Plattsburgh.

203. NEW YORK. Indentures, Map, Bond, Will, and
other documents relating to real estate in Dutchess Co. and
elsewhere. Dated 1749 to 1801 and signed by Robert G. Liv-
ingston, Jacob Everson, Gilbert Pinkney, James Tallmadge,
Tennis Vanbunschoten, Jeremiah Jones, Teunis Tappen,
Ephraim Congdon, and others. (12)

203. NEW YORK. Bonds, Deeds, Letter of Admistra-
tion, and other papers made and recorded in New York
State, dated 1754 to 1801. Signed by Robert H. Livingston,
John Harris, Isaac White, Josiah Stoddard, Cornelius Hum-
frey, Joseph Trusdell, Herman Hoffman, John Vandewater,
Johannis Van Kleek, and others. (12)

204. NEW YORK. Deeds, Indentures, Mortgages, and
other papers relating to lands in New York State, dated
1755 to 1823, and signed by David Brooks, David Winans,
Obadiah Pleas, Paul Darrow, James Reynolds, Jacob Hors-
ner, James Vanderberg, Annamar Vankleek, Lewis Duboys,
Henry Ellis, William Cooper, and others. (12)

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205. NEW YORK. Wills, Receipts, and other papers
relatini>: mostly to property in Orange and Ulster Counties,
dated 1794 to 1833. Signed by John Woodward, Mag-
dalen Oothout, \Vm. W. Boyd, Gilbert Livingston, Israel
Carpenter, Titus Dutton, Stephen Cleveland, Gabriel Win-
ter and others. (9)

206. NEW YORK. Revenue Certificate, 1 p. quarto,
partly printed, Jan. 31, 1815, of Aron Stockholm for $4
" for one year, for and upon a Two- Wheel Carriage, called
a Chair, and the Harness used therefor. " Signed by Nathan
Myers, Revenue Collector.

207. NEW YORK STATE. Philipse Patent. Copy of
James Dodge's field notes made in the survey of lot No. 5
under the direction of Henrj^ Livingston in 1819. 18 sheets,
folio. Mr. Thurston's survey of lot No. 3, 5 sheets, folio.
Remarks on water lot No. 3 formerly owned by Roger Mor-
ris and Mary (Philipse) his wife. 3 sheets, folio, and 10
other pieces relating to the above and Lot No. 3 and Lot
No. 9. Together 13 pieces.

* In one of the documents the dnnensions of lot No. 3 are
given as 9300 acres, 1023 in Dutchess Co. and the remainder in
Putnam; and lot No. 5 as containing 3065 i acres, all within
Putnam Co.

208. NEW YORK SURVEYS. Map of the lot of Sam-
uel Smith, made by Henrj- Livingston. Survey of land of
Joannis Trever, by Seimon Cooljuner, March, 1769. Survey
of property of Christopher bnyder and Nicholas Rows.
Aug., 1738, and 2 others.

209. NEW YORK SURVEYS. Map of part of the Beek-
man patent in Rhinebeek awarded to R. G. Livingston;
made by Christopher Tappen and Henry Livingston, Jr., in
1773. Map of Sepascoot and the farms of William Vreden-
burgh, Johannis Weaver, and others in Lot No. 2 in Rhine-
beck; made by Henry Livingston in 17S6. Together 2
items.

210. NEW YORK SURVEYS. Waterford, showing the
roads, and the property of 15 individual holders. Map of the
Beekman Patent on the Hudson. Edward Thomson's map
Surveyed by John McComb, City survej'or. N. Y., July 4,
1785. Copy of a plan of the works at Paulus' Hook (Jer-
sey City). (4 items)

211. NEW YORK SURVEYS. Map of the property of
Dr. Charles Crooke, on Little Wappinger creek ; surveyed
in 1808 by Henry Livingston. A Map of a tract of land in
Ulster Co. known as the Paltz patent; surveyed by John
Bruyn, 1798, and Bothers. (5)

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SECOND SESSION.
Tuesday Evening, April 8, 1913, at 8:15 o'clock.

212. NICHOLAS (WILSON C— Governor of Virginia).
D. S., on parchment, with State seal and small silk case,
Richmond, Jan. 10, 1815, commissioning John Cropper as
Brigadier- General of Militia.

213. NORTH (GEN. WM.— Served nnder Arnold in Can-
ada, and later under Baron Steuben). Two A. L. S., 2 pp.
each, 4to, May 23, and June 16, 1798, written from Phila-
delphia. To Gen. Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* Dealing with the dispute with France: " The volunteer corps
forms the strength of the business & if Col. Hamilton com-
mands the Artny he can make something of them — (report) says
the Spaniards loill neither permit the French to march, thro'
them to Portugal, nor give up Louisiana."

Again: "J send you Bache's paper which you can give to
Mr. Jay. Bache has rec'd the communication from Mr. Jeffer-
son, ivho, it is supposed received it from Talleyrand. The
scoundrell Bache has published this part of the business to fore-
stall the opinion of the public & therefore I luould not lei the
paper get into the hands of Webster till he can publish the anti-
dote with the poison."

214. NOVA SCOTIA. Documents, Letters and other
papers relating mainly to the grant of William Spry in the
Province of New Brunswick and elsewhere. Copies of the
papers In Chancery, Dockets, etc. Dated from Halifax,
St. John, Studville, and elsewhere between the years 1786-
1806 and signed by B. Crannell Beardsley, S. D. Street,
Samuel Hake, James Spry Heaton, Timothy Wetmore,
Arthur Goold, G. Studholme, V. Bulkeley and others. (48
pieces. )

215. /"ONEIDA INDIANS. Van Eps (Abraham).
^ A. L. S., 2 pp. folio; Westmoreland, Feb'y27,

1797. To the Honorable Philip Schuyler (slightly damaged).

* " Inclosed is one of the receipts taken of the Oneida Indians
for the sum of money you sent by me to them. I shall deliver
the other receipt to the Clerk of this County, etc."

216. OSTER (French Consul during the Revolution).
A. L. S. (in French), 4 pp. folio, 1802. Protesting against
an attack on a French frigate by an English ship, when
moored in neutral waters.

217. OTIS (H. G.— Statesman). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio.
To Stephen Van Rensselaer, humorously admonishing him
against falling in love with his travelling companion.
Dated Cambridge, Dec. 16, 1782.

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218. TDARISH (DAVID— New York Financier).
^ ters addressed to Stephen Van Rensselai

Let-
Stephen Van Rensselaer be-
tween Oct., 1808, and Dec, 1813, from New York and Phila.
(9 pieces )

* Some of the letters are very interesting in their comments
on the war and public men — " It is pretty generally believed
here that our Gov's are seriously disposed to treat with Eng-
land; as cash is out of the chest and loans ai'e out of the ques-
tion, our sapient rulers cannot but know that it is impossible
for them to prosecute the war, etc."

219. PECK (J. J. — Served in Mexican War, and General
in Civil War). Papers, written and printed, including
several of Peck's own letters, copies of others, reports, &c.,
submitted b3' him to B. J. Lossing relative to the general's
work at Suffolk and Williamsburg, Va. Various sizes. 9
pieces, with 5 envelopes. 1862-5.

* Includes portrait of General Peck, and copy of a letter from
General Meade, in which he highly compliments Peck on his
services at Suffolk in 1863. Los.sing says: "That Peck's work
at Suffolk in the holding of Longstreet ... so that he could
not re-enforce Lee, probably saved the Army of the Potomac

from far greater disaster — possibly annihilation — at Chan-
cellorsville, &c., &c."

220. PETERS (RICHARD— Secretary of the Board of
War of the Continental Congress, intimate friend of Wash-
ington). D. S., 1 p. folio, Philadelphia, May 1, 1816, with
seal. Ordering the sale of forfeited goods.

221. PEIRCE (EBENEZER W.— Civil War General, and
Author). Autograph document sent to Benson J. Lossing
at his request, giving a full and detailed account of his 3
months' service under General Butler as brigadier-general,
in 1861. 12 pp. folio, Assonet Village, Freetown, Mass.,
June 19-30, 1865; and A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, July, 1865, with
envelope. Signed twice.

* In this narrative Gen. Peirce's attitude towards Butler may
be judged from the following quotation: "He evidently in-
tended to spread himself on the battle-field, but took the pre-
caution to send a mounted orderly to the field to ask me hoi(f
the battle would probably terminate. This man sought me out
and I returned a truthful answer and Butler thereupon re-
crossed the river and upon the safest side awaited my return
with the troops."

After his 3 months had expired, Peirce reenlisted as a private
soldier and served throughout the war, losing an arm at White
Oak Swamp.

222. PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS (TWENTY-
EIGHTH REGT). "Marches and Exposures of the 28th
P. V. M., Col. James Chamberlin commanding, during the
Emergency. By a Member of Company (B), 1863." Manu-
script of nineteen folio pages, written and signed by Charles
H. Smith and addressed to Mr. Lossing. The manuscript

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is covered with paper wrappers on wliicli lias been drawn a
map of the country between Harrisburg and a little south
of Gettysburg.

*The regiment wrr organized and went to the field in con
sequenceof Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania. It saw little active
service and that only in the skirmish at Carlisle with J. E. B.
Stuart's force, but was on the battlefield of Gettysburg two
days after the fight. The document is naively written and in-
teresting on that account: in noting the officers the writer
remarks that the Major knew nothing of Military matters but
then "he luas one of the best lawyers in Northern Pennsyl-
vania." In his comments on the skirmish at Carlisle, which he
dignifies with the name of " Battle," heremarksthat the rebels
threw shells without regard to what they destroyed or ivhom
they hurt.

2i3. PENSIONERS. A List of Pensioners for the Year
1788 (Virginia Regiments). Large printed sheet, with Ex-
tract from the Law concerning Pensioners. Auditor's Of-
fice, Dec. 10, 1788. Addressed in ink to " the Justices of
Madison.

224. PHILLIPS (WILLIAM, &c.). Signature at bottom
of Extract of a letter from General Washington to Genl.
Phillips, on the removal of Burgoyne's troops to Ft. Fred-
erick, as prisoners of war. New Windsor, Jan. 8, 1781, 1

p. folio.

* At bottom of extract is written : ' ' Above extract. W.
Phillips M. Genl." To which is added on margin; "Auto-
graph Signature of Gen. Phillips . . . B. J. L." (Lossing).
About three months after the receipt of this letter, PJiillips
died [of typhoid fever after a sickness of three days. It has
been stated by some historians that Genl. Benedict Arnold had
" administered poison " to Phillips, which was the cause of his
sudden demise, and not the fever.

225. PILLOW (GIDEON J.— Confederate General,
fought at Belmont and Second in Command at Fort
Donelson). A. D. S., Memphis, March 16, 1861. A despatch
to Capt. Hamer, Jackson, Miss., ordering him not to wait
for his regiment but to get ammunition and move with his
company to Grand Junction by Sunday night.

226. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. D. S., Memphis, May 15,
1861. A despatch to J. T. Finnis reporting that he can
subsist 2,000 troops and enquiring as to two guns.

227. PILLOW (GIDEON J). A. D S., Memphis, May
15, 1861. A despatch to J. D. C. Atkins, Paris, Tenn., or-
dering arms for Col. Travis' regiment to be sent by special
messenger.

228. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. D. S., Memphis, May
15, 1861, Despatch to Gen. Clark, Corinth ordering that his
troops be kept in readiness to move at a moment's notice or
it will be too late; Also a L. S., same date lo A. P. Merrill
in which he states that does not fear an insurrection of the
slaves, and that though the country has enough powder for
home purposes, resources must be husbanded. (2)

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2-^9. PILLOW (GIDEON J.)- A. D. S., Memphis, May
30, 1861, A despatch to W. H. Connoll stating that the
Douglas regiment will be equipped by Monday.

230. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. D. S , Memphis, .luue

20, 1861. A special despatch to Gov. Moore, New Orleans.

* " If orders have been received for the steamer (War)
MoCrea to come up here dispatch her immediately. An armed
tug from Cairo is seizing every boat on the River and sweeping
the River down to the neighborhood of my batteries at Ran-
dolph. They seized the Kentucky to-day below Columbus."

231. PILLOW (GIDEON J). A. D S., Memphis, June

21, 1861. A despatch to Gen. S. R. Anderson ordering four
of his best regiments to be held in readiness for the field.

232. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 3 pp. Head Quar-
ters, Columbus, Kentucky, Dec. 2, 1861, To Hon. J. P.
Benjamin, Sect'y of War.

* The letter deals with the advisability of appointing Brig,-
Generals for the Arkansas troops, and mentions the names of
eligible men. Mr. Lossing has pasted at the bottom a short
MSS. sketch of the lives of Pillow and Benjamin.

233. [PILLOW (GIDEON J.).] Letters to Gen. Pillow
by J. N. Barnett, Commissary at Randolph complaining of
the interference of Gen. Sneed, Memphis, June 10, 1861;
Memorandum by Capt. Taj'lor on the want of blankets, etc.,
and applying for leave of absence to obtain them; A. L. S.,
of Edmund M. Ivens, of New Orleans, stating that the guns
he had intended shipping to Gen. Pillow have been ordered
to be forwarded to Gen. Twiggs, but will have four more
ready in about a week, July 13, 1861. All endorsed by
Gen. Pillow. (3)

234. [PILLOW (GIDEON J.) ] Telegraphic despatch to
Gen. Pillow from the telegraph operator at Hickman, dated
Sept. (8?), 1860; Telegraphic despatch from Gov. Isham G.
Harris, May 23, 1861, denying he had issued an order; Tel-
egraphic despatch (2 pp.) from J. E. Saunders, Nashville
on the difficulty of obtaining recruits without a large
bounty. (3)

*The first item though the date is printed on the form 1860
is evidently an old blank used by the operator, the date being
probably 1861. The despatch is as follows: " Three gun-boats
and one other loaded with troops came down opposite Colum-
bus about two o'clock, they landed two companies on Missouri
shore. The line was out immediately afterwards. I go up
with a magnet to watch their movements & report there and
to Memphis to Gen. Polk I will be near Columbus by eight
o'clock." The event may refer to Grant'.s sending troops down
the river about this date and seizing Paducah.

235. PLATT (GENERAL JONAS). A Collection of Auto-
graph Letters addressed to Gilbert and Henry Livingston,
Gen. Van Rensselaer, Judge Smith Thompson; and a power
of attorney, signed by Gerardus Duyckinck; Dated Whites-
town, 1799-1327. On financial and military matters. (12
pieces.)

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236. PLATT (ZEPHANIAH— founder of Plattsburgh).
D. S., 1 p. folio, Poughkeepsie, May 29, 1786. Costs in the
case of T. Gage and J. Lounsbui-y.

237. PLATT (ZEPHANIAH), PETER TAPPAN & EZRA
THOMPSON— Judges is the Court of Common Pleas, Pough-
keepsie, N. Y. D. S., 2 pp. folio, Jan. 23, 1790.

* Decree in settlement of a dispute between Walter Living-
ston and Lemuel Brush, the report made out and signed by
Robt. H. Livingston.

238. [POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS).] Telegram (pencil)
from the Openitor at Hickman, Ky., to Gen. Polk at Colum-
bus, Ky., on the movements of the enemies' boats on the
River. 1 p. 8vo (Sept. 8?, 1861), although the telegraph
form has the printed number " 1860."

*Gen. Polk was in charge of the first fortifications and on
this date, Sept. 3, was on his way to Columbus, which the
Confederates had massed. "She landed something but could
not tell what — I think she landed some men."

239. [POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS).] A similar telegram
in pencil dated 9 : 20 p. m., on a similar subject,

240. PORTER (J. D.— Confederate General, and Gov. of
Tennessee). A. L. S., 1 p. square 12mo, to [General Ander-
son], Head-Quarters of Army of the Tennessee, Memphis,
May 15, 1861.

241. PORTER (GEN. P. B —in the Battles of Chippewa,
Lundy's Lane, at the Siege of Fort Erie, distinguished in
the War of 1812). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Washington, Jan.
9, 1815.

* To James Monroe, then Sect'y of War, relating to the pro-
motion of Lieuts. Fraser and Riddle, distmguished for their
bravery on the Niagara Frontier in the War of 1812.

242. PORT HUDSON. Poem from The Albany Evening
Journal, " The Charge at Port Hudson." 4 verses.

* A note in Mr. Lossing's autograph states that verses refer
to the charge of the Negro regiment at Port Hudson, when 600
of its number were either killed or wounded.

243. POUGHKEEPSIE CARRIER. The Carrier of the
Poughkeepsie Journal, Jan. 1, 1817. Eight poems, one
signed Fr. T. Parsons printed on a broadside sheet. (Small
hole in the centre). Folio.

244. POUGHKEEPSIE. Indenture between Israel Smith
of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Theodorus Bailey of same
place, for part of the farm of Balthazer Van Kleeck. Con-
tains signatures of Gilbert Livingston, Peter Tappen, Nath.
Lawrence, &c. Folio on parchment. February 28, 1786.

245. POUGHKEEPSIE. Indenture of land within the
Town of Poughkeepsie formerly patented to Col. Schuyler
and now sold to Henry Livingston, 1744. Indenture be-

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tween Ezekiel Cooper and James Cooper of property on
road leading from the Court House to Filkin Town, 1790.
Indenture between Charles H. Duncomb and Chas. L.
Harper for land on Montgomery St., 1804. (3)

246. POUGHKEEPSIE. Wills, Indentures, and other
documents relating to property in or around Poughkeepsie
and made between the years 17-38 and 1805. Among the
signatures are those of James Wilson, Bartholomeus Hooge-
boom, Magiell Van Kleek, James Moore, Josiah Broas, Elias
Duboys, Simon Freer, Anthony Yelverton, Henry Living-
ston, etc. (6)

347. POUGHKEEPSIE. Deeds, Mortgages and other
documents relating to property in and around Pough-
keepsie, made between the years 1752 and 1818. Among
the signatures are those of Jacob Van Ness, Benjamin
Jacocks, Richard Vandenburgh, Susannah Duboys, Philip
Flegler, William Humfrey, Willem Traphagen, Lawrence
Vankleek, Melancton Smith, James Cooper, Robert Will-
iams, Smith Thompson, etc. (8)

248. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY. A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, of
Wm. Pollard, Philad'a, Aug. 3rd, 1780. To Stephen Van
Rensselaer, Student, Nassau Hall.

* With an extraordinary bill at the bottom: — " I)^ vd Green
Cloth, £325 I 0 I 0. 3 do. Shaloon, £75 | 0 | 0. IJ.^ Doz."Buttons,
£67 I 10 I 0. Total £367 | 10 | 0." Probably a money lender's
device, as he wishes to know if the cash arrives safely.

249. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY. Printed Circular
Letter to Parents and Guardians from the Trustees of the
College of New Jersey [Princeton], addressed to the Parents
or Guardians of all youth coming to the College, stating the
actual expenses of the students, &c. 2 pp. folio. Printed
signature of Joseph Bloomfield, President. Dated, Nassau
Hall, April 10, 1807. Addressed to Stephen Van Rensse-
laer, Albany.

250. PRINCETON UNIVERSITY. Printed broadside,
" Nassau Hall, Aug. 14, 1S28," invitation to the Alumni
Association, sent to Judge Smith Thompson, with the auto-
graph signature John Maclean, Prof, of Mathematics.

* The list of ofHoers is headed with the name of James Madi-
son, of Virginia, late President of the United States. The
course of study is also given, with an itemized list of expenses
for the year amounting to $174.00. $2 was charged for the use
of the Library and $5 for "Damages and Shoe-blacking."

251. PROBATES OF WILLS. James Cooper, 1795,
Smith Thompson and Cadwallader D. Colden, Executors;
Peter Tappen, 1792; the Probates signed by Gilbert Liv-
ingston. Each 3 pp. folio, including printed forms, and
written copies of the Wills. (2)

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252. PROVOOST (DAVID-brother of Samuel Provoost,
lirst Episcopal Bishop of New York, and called the "earli-
est American Bibliophile ") A. L. S, , 2 pp 4to, New York,
July 31, 1774. To Samuel Provoost, "at the East Camp."

* A letter written to Bishop Provoost shortly after he had
severed his connection witli Trinity Parish owing to his patri-
?}mi '^'®"^®- ^'ter giving local news, his brother continues:
" The Boston Charter is to he taken aivay tomorrow and it is
apprehended that there will he warm Work there."

253. PUTNAM COUNTY. A iMap of Putnam County
and of parts of Westchester and Dutchess Counties. Drawn
m colored inks; scale of 80 chains to the inch. The map is
on a large sheet of paper, folded, and without date or signa-
ture. Probably about 1800.

254. (^UEEN ANNE'S WAR. D. S. by Charles Spencer,
^ Earl of Sunderland, Secretary of State. 1 p.

4to, Whitehall, 27th July, 1709. With note by Mr. Lossing.

* Directions to recover the Bahama Islands from the Enemy
(the Spaniards). The signature is that of the founder of the
famous Sunderland Library.

255. T3 ADCLIFFE (JACOB). A. L, S., 1 p. folio, July
-*-*- 26, 1790. To Nathaniel Laurence.

* " I consider GenT Rensselaer as having forfeited all title
to indulgence. His property I am afraid is everywhere more
or less incumbered and I suspect the surest remedy . . . will be
against his per.son."

256. REVOLUTIONARY and other Early Letters and
Documents, including one from the Continental Ship Yard,
Poughkeepsie, Aug , 1776, to Gen. Philip Schuyler; Affi-
davit of Benj. Kissam, N Y. 1763; Letter by Nath'l Minor
to Andrew Adams at Litchfield, Dec, 1775; and others,
signed b3' Samuel Phelps, Roger Pinckney and John Laboj'-
teaux. (9 pieces.)

* Some of tbe documents evidently relate to the equipments
of the boats for Benedict Arnold on Lake Champlain.

257. RHINEBECK. Surveys of small farms in or near
Rhinebeck made by Seimon Cooljuner from 1758 to 1769.
Some of these farm were on the property of Robert Gilbert
Livingston and were rented for a certain number of bushels
of wheat. Each survey is on a folio sheet of paper, with a
drawing of the land. Among the names mentioned are:
Hendrick Whitman, Joannis Bender, Jost Shefer, Joannis
Trever, Jacob Sock, etc. (7 pieces.)

258. RHINEBECK SURVEY by Gilbert Livingston in
1742. Contained in a small blank book of 10 pages, en-
tirely in his own handwriting; Survey of 114 acres belong-
ing to Patrick Butler of Rhinebeck, 1 page, folio; another
land document dated Rhinebeck, 1746; and two others, all
relating to land in this vicinity. (5)

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259. [ROBINSON (BEVERLY). J Legal Document in
the Dutchess County Court of Common Pleas in which
Beverly Robinson sues Nathan Birdsall for ten years' ar-
rears in rent of meadow land near Poughkeepsie. 2 pp.
folio, Ap. 20, 1764. The case was settled four years later.
Endorsed with three lines in the hand of Beverly Robinson
in the third person.

260. ROBINSON (COL. BEVERLY). Agreement for the
sale of a plot of land, August 2, 1773. Signed by Jacobus
Rosekrans, Wm. Cuer, Dirck Brinckerhof, Henry and Gil-
bert Livingston. With autograph attestation signed of
Beverly Robinson as Judge, dated May 21, 1774. 2 pp.
folio (a little worn at the folds).

261. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Six woodcut engravings of
Rochester, the Genesee Falls, etc., by Alexander Anderson
and others. Undivided proofs from O'Reilly's Sketches of
Rochester, 1838.

262. RODGERS (JOHN— Commodore). A. L S., 2 pp.
4:to, Washington, Sept. 1, 1823, to Smith Thompson, marked
"private."

* "Decatur [Bainbridge Decatur?] left here this morning, I
am told, for New York, under feelings, I am apprehensive,
that will induce him to play the fool I am sorry to be-
lieve that he will lend himself to some of the unprin-
cipled editors, who, no doubt, will endeavor to make his case
appear to be a hard one, and after using him in the furtherance
of their nefarious schemes, will not pick him out of the gutter."

263. [RODGERS (COMMODORE JOHN) and JAMES
BARRON.] A printed statement in regard to the pro-
posed duel. 1 p. 4:to Washington, Mch. 9, 1807.

* Commodore Barron's statement through friends that he
felt sure Commodore Rodgers had intended no strictures
against his honor and his willingness to accept his statement
that his words were the result of irritation.

264. ROOSEVELT (JOHN J.— of the old New York
family). A. D. S., 1 p. 12mo, New York, Dec. 9, 1786, bill
of goods to Gilbert Livingston.

265. SARATOGA, N. Y. Division of the Low Lands:
^ Document in Dutch, dated April 15, 1685 (early
copy) ; Deed of Conveyance from Wessell Ten Broeck to
Dirck Ten Broeck, dated March, 1719 and signed by Wessel
Ten Broeck; Deed of the Saratoga property, dated Jany.,
1720, signed by Abram and Gertruy Schuyler; Release to
Dirck Schuyler of lands at Saraehtoga, April, 1736 ; Release
from Dirck Schuyler to Dirck Ten Broeck of lands at Sar-
raehtoga, June, 1738; A Draft of Saratoga laid out in lots

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in 1750 by John Rutse Bleecker, Surveyor; and others
relating to the same property, and with the signatures of
Dircli Schuyler, G. De Peyster, Jacobus Schuyler, William
Smith, Stephen De Lancey, Hans Hauser, Ed. Collins, Wes-
sel Ten Broeck, and others. (13 pieces, some torn).

266. SARATOGA, N. Y. Two fragments, about 15 by 8
inches each, of a pea-and-ink map of " The Low Land" at
Stillwater," from the " Survey and partition Done & Per-
formed ... by Thomas Flannour [?] July, 1769." Signed
by Peter Lansingh, Manning Vischer, and Philip van Rens-
salaer as Commissioners.

267. SAXTON" (RUFUS— Union General, repulsed Ewell
at Harper's Ferry, etc.). A. L. S., Beaufort, S. C, May 19,
1864. Making an appointment.

268. SCHENCK (JOHN). Two A. L. S. on political mat-
ters, dated Dec, 1788 and Jan., 1789, and addressed to
Nathaniel Lawrence; a one-page letter by P. A. Schenck to
the same person, dated July, 1790. (3 pieces.)

269. SCHUYLER (GENERAL PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p.
folio, Saratoga, Nov. 24, 1776. To Col. Varick.

* " Lt. Col. White's Conduct has rendered him an object of
the Greatest Contempt ... I have ordered Gen. Gates to remain
at Albany."

270. [SCHUYLER (GENERAL PHILIP).] A. L. S.,
2 pp. folio, from John Brennan to General Solomon Van
Rensselaer, requesting him to become a subscriber to an
American edition of the Travels of the Marquis de Chas-
tellux, which he is about to publish. Kingston, N. Y.,
September 13th, 1825.

* The writer quotes the contents of the volumes, and mentions
several incidents connected vrith General Schuyler.

271. [SCHUYLER (GENERAL PHILIP).] Memoran-
dum for General (Alexander) Hamilton relative to "The
tract of land to be submitted to the arbitrators [being] that
granted to the late John Van Rennselaer, by Letters Patent
dated the 24th of February, 1773," etc. MS., 3 pp. folio.
Undated.

* Endorsed on back, in the autograph of General Philip
Schuyler, as follows, — " Memorandum for Gen. Hamilton rela-
tive to the Lands in Hillsdale " (perhaps the present town of
that name, which is known to occupy a portion of the original
Van Rennselaer grant).

272. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Letters addressed to
him and bearing his endorsement, written by John Wigram,
Rensselaerville, Oct., 1794; 3 by Ezekiel Gilbert, Hudson,
Feb. and March, 1786. In regard to land and money matters.
(4 pieces.)

.S9

273. SECORD (LAURA— Saved the British Troops at
Beaver Dam, 1815). L. S., 1 p. 12mo, Chippewa (Canada),
Sep. 11, 1861, at the age of 92 years.

* Gen. Dearborn's attempt to capture Beaver Dams (near
Fort George) was frustrated by Mrs. Secord, who walked twenty-
miles over rough country to warn the British.

274:. SHEFFIELD (W. P.— U. S. Senator from Rhode
Island). Speech in the House of Representatives, January
27, 1862, ou The Conduct of the War. Printed pamphlet,
8 pp. Bvo.

275. SHELBY (GOV. ISAAC). A. L.'s., 1 p. 4to, Frank-
fort, Mch. 9, 1813, to Gen. Green Clay.

* • ' The Bearer, 3fr. Rich'd Price has my consent to be com-
missioned inspector of the Brigade about to be marched on to
Oen. Harrison."

276. SHELBY (GOV ISAAC). A copy in Shelby's hand
of a three-page letter to him from Gen. W. H. Harrison,
from Frankliuton, March 12, 1813, describing an attempt
to destroy Fort Maiden.

277. SHELBY (GOV. ISAAC). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Frank-
fort, Mch. 19, 1813, 9 o'clock p. M., to Gen. Green Claj^ with
separate cover sheet franked with a signature.

*"J this morning received from Qen. Harrison a letter
giving a different rout to the troops under your command —
you will therefore give the requisit order for the rout by New-
port."

278. SHELBY (GOV. ISAAC). A. L S , 2 pp. 4to,
Frankfort, Julj' 29, 1814, franked with another signature.
To Gen. Green Clay.

* With further reference to Gen. Clay's services during the
War of 1812: "I am much gratified by your consenting to hold
the office of Ilajor General at least diiring my administration,
and the frank manner in ichich yov tender your services to your
country upon the shortest notice is the strongest pledge of your
p)atriotism and devotion to the cause — not a ivord of news hut
what you ivill see in the papers."

279. SIGNATURES. Gen. Samuel Smith; Reverdy John-
son; Stephen A. Douglas; John McLean; David Heushaw;
and others (a few mounted). Together 19 pieces.

280. SINCLAIR (SIR JOHN— English Statesman and
agriculturist, corresponded with Washington). L. S., 2 pp.
4to, Whitehall, 1797, sending a book.

281. SMITH (B. H.— Confederate soldier in the " Reel-
foot Hunters"). A. L. S , Union City, Tenn., Dec. 11,
ls61, to A. W Campbell, Col. of the Regiment, on the
coming election of a captain; A. L. S., Jan. 8, 1862, to
Gov. Harris, signed by 37 members of the " Reelfoot
Hunters," in favor of the appointment of B. H. Smith as

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Captain; A. L. S. of B. 11. Smith, Jan. 8, 1862, to Gov.
Harris, stating reasons wlij' a 3rd Lieut, of the company,
nominated by the Colonel, should not be appointed and
giving a history of the organization of the company. (3)

283. SMITH (MEL ANCTON— New York Statesman). A
Series of five A. L. S. addressed to James Cooper. New
York, Aug. 19, Aug. 26, Nov 5, Dec. 17, 1792, and Oct. 10,
1792, on financial matters. 1 page each, 4to.

283. SMITH (MELANCTON). A Collection of 25 Letters
and Documents signed and mostly in the handwriting of
Melaneton Smith, 'addressed to Gilbert Livingston, James
Cooper, and others. Dated 1785 to 1795. (18 pieces.)

284. SNEED (GEN. JOHN L. T.— Confederate Brigadier-
General). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Randolph, June 5, 1861. To
Gen. G. J. Pillow reporting the efficiency of the boats on
the river, the state of the fortifications and the necessity
of their having a boat for communications.

285. SNEED (GEN. JOHN L. T.). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to,
Head Quarters, River Brigade, May 30, 1861. To Gen.
Pillow. On passes given to suspected persons on Mississippi
Steamers from Memphis.

286. SOUTH (GEN. SAMUEL). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Nov., 1808, to Gen. Green Clay, on military matters, a
notice of troops mustered; April, 1816, 2 pp. 4to, to the
same; A. L. S. from Gen. Clay to Gen. South, to say that
he is sending general order blanks; copy of the above.
Dated Feb., 1813. (4 pieces.)

287. SOUTH CAROLINA. Memorial to the Loyal
People of South Carolina, on the soldiers dying from ex-
posure and want on the "Race Course, in the City of
Charleston." Printed broadside, 4to, no date, but has
pencilled on it " 1865." With printed signatures of Chas.
Paxson, Secty. , and the 19 members of the Committee.

288. SOUTHERN MOTHERS ASSOCIATION. A. L. S.
from the President, Mrs. S. C. Lane, 1 p. 8vo, no date, in
which she requests the loan of furniture taken from the
Steamer " Ingomar " for the sick rooms.

* Written to Gen. Pillow and probably about 1861.

289. SPENCE (ROBERT TRAILL— Naval Officer under
Decatur). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Baltimore, August, 1823.
To Smith Thompson, complaining of the injustice done his
brother through neglect.

290. STONE (CHARLES P. — Civil War Gen. and En-
gineer). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Poolesville, Jan'y 13, 1862. To
Brig. Gen'l William W Burns.

* " I recommend to you to cause great vigilauce on the part
of your picquets along the river, and particularly near Conrad's
Ferry and the approaches to your camp by way of the islands
above that point," etc.

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391. STONE (WILLIAM L.— Historian). Two Auto-
graph Letters and a postal card addressed to B. J. Lossing,
asking for subscriptions to his books, etc., dated N. Y. ,
June and Dec, 1877; A. L. S by Thomas A. Emmet, M.D.,
N. Y., Dec, 1885, to B. J. Lossing on the Monody of Major
Andre. (4 pieces.)

292. STORER (CLEMENT —Senator and Soldier).
A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Washington, Apri], 1818. To Hon. Benj'n
Crowninshield, Sec'y of the Navy, recommending John H.
Sherburne for a clerkship.

29.3. SUMNER (CHARLES). Speecli on the Bill to
Fund the National Debt, delivered in the Senate of the
United States, July 11, 1868. Printed pamphlet. 8vo.

Wash. 1868

291. SUTHERLAND (JUDGE JACOB). A. L. S., 5 pp.
4to, North Blenheim, March, 1823. To Smith Thompson.
A very interesting letter on the politics of the day, re-
ferring to the presidential candidates — "Mr. Adams has
some friends, but they are of a description that can be of
little or no service to him," etc.

295. SUTHERLAND (JUDGE JACOB). Five Letters
in regard to the Political situation and Presidential can-
didates, dated from Nov., 1822 to June, 1823, and ad-
dressed to Smith Thompson; Letters from Isaac Pierson,
Judge Roger Skinner, William Slosson, and others, mostly
on the same subject, dated 1817-25. (19 pieces.)

296. rpAPPAN (LEWIS— Founder of " Journal of Com-
^ merce "). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to. New York, March

30, 1839. - To Mrs. D. Madison.

* " I have just received a letter from England .... request-
ing me, on behalf of a man named Fell, to enquire if a copy of
President Madison's Will could be obtained, etc."

297. TAPPEN (PETER). Documents of settlement of
Estate of Peter Tappen in aecoiint with Estate of Gilbert
Livingston; Mrs. Elizabeth Tappen Dr. to Catherine Liv-
ingston, etc, 1792 to 1810. (6 pieces.)

298. TAYLOR (NATHANIEL W.). Eminent Theo-
logian). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Montreal, Dec. 12, 1808. To
Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* Written shortly after his graduation at Yale. He writes of
the difficulty of communication, ' ' Indeed your Son had almost
concluded that a non-intercourse act was already in rigorous
operation."

299. TEN BROECK (ABRAHAM— General in the Revo-
lution). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Albany July 1, 1782. To
Stephen Van Rensselaer when at Harvard, with signed
postscript.

* Sending a riding horse, and "Ten half Johannisses," with
local news of personal interest.

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300. TEN BROECK (GEN. ABRAHAM). Two A. L. S.
to St. Van Rensselaer (whose daughter he married), 1 p.
each, 4to, Feb. 16, 1784, and the other undated. Mentions
the will of Stephen Van Rensselaer, the Seventh Patroon,
and a eontemporarj- draft of Ten Broeck's will, March 27,
1809 (he died the next year). 4 pp. folio. (3 pieces.)

301. TEN BROECK (DIRCK). Documents relating to
land in Albauy and Saratoga Agreements, Indentures,
Leases, etc. ; signed by Dirck Ten Broeck, Margaret Ten
Broeck, Jacob Van Schaick, Peter Hansen, Gerardus Lan-
sing, M. R. Bleecker, Peter Ryckman, Killian Winne,
Edward Holland, and others. Dated from August, 1728 to
June, 1814. (9 pieces.)

302. TEN BROECK (COL. PETRUS). Indenture made
between Phebe Rutsen and Petrus Ten Broeck, Sept., 1771,
at Rynbeck; signed by the latter, and by James Livingston
and William Beem, as witnesses. (Broken in folds.)

303. TEN BROECK (WESSEL— of the Colonial New
York Family). D. S. Mortgage release, 1 p. folio, Albany,
Sept. 8, 1715.

* Early New York Signatures, including Eeijer Gerritse
(seal), Jacob Lansinghand Rutger Bleecker.

304. TENNESSEE. 21st. Regt. T. V. M. (Later oth
Confederate Regt). A. L. S. of Col. Pickett. 6 pp. 4to,
Columbus, Ky., Nov. 30, 1861. To Gen. Pillow on changes
made in his command by Gen. Polk, the disorganisation of
the troops, disobedience of orders by a Lieutenant and the
transfer to his regiment of the Gibbs' Confederate Guards,
with a list of the members of the latter. Also A. L. S. of
the same, reporting that two lieutenants are on detached
duty and the other two are disabled by wounds received in
the Battle of Belmont.

305. TERRY (GEN. ALFRED H.). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to.
Head Quarters U. S. Forces, S. C, April 3, 1863. To Brig.
Gen'l R. Saxton.

* " I am instructed by the Major General Commanding that
all the troops which are to form the division under my com-
mand will embark immediately. I have therefore the honor to
request that you will direct the 8th Maine, 4th N. H., & 6 Conn.
Reg'ts, now at Beauford, to go on board the vessel, etc." These
instructions were given in connection with the movement
against James Island.

306. THOMPSON (MERRIWETHER JEFF— Distin-
guished Confederate Partisan soldier). A. L. S, 1 p 4to,
Camp Sikeston, Aug. 16, 1861. To Gen. G. J. Pillow.

*"I have ordered the Mississipians, two companies of my
dragoons and my 3rd, regiment to advance on Benton and
Hamburg to feel the strength of the enemy ... I have sent 80
of my dragoons to Hickory Ridge to watch Cape Girardeau . .
some great commotion is evidently going on among the enemy
. . If he is going to St. Louis (which I believe) the sooner we

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get a front on the river between Cairo and St. Louis the better,''
etc. A little later Fremont ordered an advance of Grant and
C. F. Smith to drive Thompson out of Missouri, and these
movements finally led to the Battle of Belmont.

307. THOMPSON (MERRI WETHER JEFF). A. L. S ,
1 p. 4to, Camp Hunter, Aug. 31, L861. To Gen. G. J.
Pillow.

* " You need not fear in the least for my safety when left
untramraeled, I will be Lynx eyed and (scarce) whenever
there is no prospect of whipping in a fight. If your move-
ments can be kept ' secret ' you may succeed, but I think this
is almost impossible in an 'army of gentlemen.' It maybe
necessary for me to fall back on Bloomfield, but if they come
upon me you will succeed in your enterprise and they cannot
spare men to hunt me in these swamps, for they know that I
will kill all that come," etc.

308. THOMPSON (SMITH— U. S. Judge and Secretary
of Navy) Autograph Notes on cases as follows: United
States vs. P. R. Schovich and Jacob Solomon for conspiracy
to cutaway and destroy brig "Victoria," Dec. 22, 1837,
30 pp. folio [1828] ; A. Findley and J. D. Mitchell vs. Wil-
liam King, ejectment suit, 23 pp. folio, including 2 printed
pp., ci7~ca 1829. (2 pieces.)

309. THOMPSON (SMITH). Letters addressed to Hon.
Smith Thompson on various subjects, signed by M. Sterling,
Jacob Sutherland, Stephen Ross, F. Dibblee, Jonathan
Thompson, A. Breese, Fr. Bloodgood, and others. Dated
1807-1836. (10)

310. THOMPSON (SMITH). Correspondence addressed
to Smith Thompson and signed by John F. Bacon, Jonathan
Little, Thomas Rudd, Andrew Billings, W. Bowne, M.
Pleasonton, Joseph Blackwell, L. Elmendorf, P. Potter, G.

W. Porter, William Radcliff, Magdalen Oothout, and others.
Dated from 1792 to 1831. (31 pieces.)

311. THOMPSON (SMITH). Correspondence addressed
to Smith Thompson, dated from 1797 to 1831, bearing the
signatures of Kdmond Prior, H. Beatty, John I. Morgan,
Richard R. Lansing, Walter Bowne, G. W. Porter, Theron
Rudd, Isaac Lawrence, and others. (33 pieces.)

312. THOMPSON (SMITH). Bills, Letters, and other
documents addressed to Smith Thompson, or in his hand-
writing, some of them being decisions in Supreme Court
cases, dating from the year 1793 to 1828. (43 pieces.)

313. THOMPSON (SMITH). A Collection of receipted
bills and memorandums dating from 1793 to 1803. Among
the signatures are those of William Mooney, Matthew
Rothery, Stephen Harris, Robert Johnston, JohnT. Carman,
Richard Lush, Nathan Douglas, Stephen Stephens, William
Arnold, Josiah Smith, etc. (51 pieces.)

* Interesting for comparisons of prices.
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314. [THOMSON (CHARLES). J Copy of Resolutions iu
Congress, March 25-April, 1777. Signed by Cha. Thomson,
Secretary of Congress : "Resolved that Gen. Gates repair
to Ticonderoga; and be impowered to take with him Gen.
Fernoy, and other French officers; that Gen. Sinclair re-
pair to Ticonderoga and serve under Gates." 1 p. folio.

315. TILGHMAN (LLOYD— Confederate General, de-
fended Fort Henry against Grant, killed at Champion Hill).
A. N. S. in pencil, Paducah, no date. To Gov. Magoffin of
Kentucky.

* " Reliable Information that battery and arms are to he
taken by Cairo to night. I await instructions. Shall protect
until I hear."

316. TREDWELL (THOMAS— First judge of the Court
of Probate, N. Y.). D. S., 1 p. folio, April 12, 1782, order-
ing the transfer of the Records from the Secretary of State
to Gilbert Livingston, Surrogate of Dutchess County, with
fine impression of the seal.

* Judge Tredwell was one of the original proprietors of
Plattsburg, N. Y. , and a delegate to the convention ratifying
the Constitution.

317. TROUP (ROBERT, Aide-de-Camp to Gen. Gates).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, New York, March, 1813. To Stephen
Van Rensselaer, thanking him for consenting to become a
candidate for Governor. Another to Nathaniel Laurence,
dated Dec, 1790. (2 pieces.)

318. TRUMBULL (JOHN — Painter, aide-de-camp to
Washington during the Revolution and acted as his secre-
tary). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Newhaven, March 5, 1776. On
legal matters.

319. TRUMBULL (JOHN). A. L. S., 1 p. folio. New-
haven, March 30, 1776. Another, dated June 10, 1776.
Both on legal matters, and both damaged. (2)

320. TRUMBULL (JOHN). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Ticon-
deroga, August 16, 1776. Sending a list of requirements
for the army including some for Gen. Benedict Arnold,
whom he mentions by name, to be used in fitting out the
boats on Lake Champlain.

321. TRUMBULL (JOHN). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Ticon-
deroga, August 20, 1776. A further list of stores required
for the boats fitting out by Gen. Arnold. (Slightly damaged.)

322. TRUMBULL (JOHN). Printed broadside. An-
nouncement of the publication of the engraving of his
painting " The Declaration of Independence." 1 p. 4to.

* Trumbull gives some interesting facts concerning the paint-
ing He states that authentic portraits were aimed at, and no
ideal head included, and therefore those who had died were
omitted John Dickinson, author of the " Farmer Letters,"
and Thomas Willing of Philadelphia were, however, intro-
duced.

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323. TUCKER (PROF. GEORGE— Lawyer and Philoso-
pher, part author of Wirt's British Spy, &c.). A. L. S., 2
pp. 4to, Philadelphia, July 25, l^m. ' To Mrs. Dolly P.
Madison, and endorsed by her.

* Concernirig a proposal to print the Debates of the Conven-
tion. The terms proposed by Carey and Lee not being satis-
factory he suggests that Mrs. Madison might like to have them
printed at her expense.

324, XTLSTER COUNTY DOCUMENTS. Indenture

^ made Jan., 1721, between John Rutsen and
William Van Vredenburgh in Kingston. Deed and release
of mortgage made in Kingston b.y Frederick Van der Marko
and Anthony Slecht. Dated 1727 and 1730. (3)

*The first document is a lengthy printed one, filled in by
handwriting in the necessary places. It veas no doubt printed
by William Bradford in New York, the first printer in the
State, and is consequently a valuable specimen of early Ameri-
can typography.

325. UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. Printed
Documents; U. S. vs. Robert Tillotson and Nicholas Gouv-
erneur as securities on bond of Samuel Hawkins for the
construction of a fort at Mobile Point, Alabama (2 pieces);
U. S. vs. Francis H. Nicoll, a surety on the bond of Robert
Swartwout, Navy Agent; Ogden vs. Saunders, as to Bills of
Exchange. Folio and 8vo, stitched. (4 pieces.) [1818-20.]

* Contains marginal and separate notes in the autograph of
Smith Thompson, Secretary of Navy under President Monroe.

326. XTAN BUREN (MARTIN). A. D. S., 1 p. 4to,

^ August, 1820.

* A Receipted bill to Smith Thompson for various payments
of taxes, and other business, signed " paid by M. Van Buren."

327. VAN CORTLANDT (AUGUSTUS -Clerk of Com-
mon Council). Assignment of Mortgage, dated Jan., 1788,
signed by Augustus and Helena Van Cortlandt, Henry
White Bartholomew Crannell, Clear Everitt, and James 6.
Livingston. (Broken in folds. )

328. VAN KLEECK (JOHN). An Inventory of John
Van Kleeck's property to be signed by the parties men-
tioned in a certain assignment made to his creditors. A list
of book debts and of stock on hand with their values, among
other assets "Negro girl about 19 years of age, £70."
No date [about 1786J. 15 pp. narrow folio.

329. VAN KLEEK (JOHN). Letter from the Creditors
of John Van Kleek to Reed and Bogardus, Merchants, Red
Hook. New York, Jan., 1787. Signed by Sam'l Franklin
<fe Co., Randallson & Stewart, Nicholas Hoffman, Smith &
Wyckoff, Alexander Robertson, and others. 2 pp. folio.

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330. VAN RENSSELAER (JACOB RUTSEN). Three
A. L. S. to Philip Schuyler, dated March 8 and 13, 17'.i0,
and Oct., 1794 ; another to Stephen Van Rensselaer, Albany,
April, 1811; Letter addressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer,
Saratoga [1786], signed Rensselaer & Schuyler, endorsed
J. Schuyler. (5 pieces.)

* Two of these letters are on the politics of N. Y. State and
are of considerable interest ; one passage reads "... Thev
have lately very strenuously endeavored to make the Yankey
people about this place and Stillwater believe that all their
country men will be turned out, whatever office they at present
hold should Uen. Ten Broeck be elected as Senator."

331. VAN RENSSELAER (JEREMIAH— Member of the
First Congress). Three A. L. S. from April, 1788-June,
1799. On political and money matters; addressed to Ben-
jamin Egbertsen, Stephen Van Rensselaer, and others.
Letter from his son Jeremiah to Stephen Van Rensselaer in
regard to the settlement of his father's estate. (4 pieces.)

832. VAN RENSSELAER (JEREMIAH). A L. S., 1 p.
4to, Albany, Feb., 1792. To Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* " To consider the propriety of establishing a bank in thi.s
city . . . but am rather inclined to believe that the want of
means will be the greatest obstacle."

333. VAN RENSSELAER (JOHN). Letter to Stephen
Van Rensselaer, Member of Senate, explaining the nomina-
tion of Mr. Ten Eyek, dated Lansingburgh, March, 1792,
and signed by John Van Rensselaer, John D. Dickinson,
James Dole, Horace Seymour, Peter Ed. Elmendorf, Levines
Lansingh, John Lovett, and Stephen Gorham; Extract of
Letters Patent bearing date Feb., 1773, granted to John
Van Rensselaer; Copy of Petition of John Van Rensselaer
to Hon. Cadwallader Colden, his Majesty's Lieut. Gov., re-
lating to his Manor at Claverack. (3 pieces.)

334. VAN RENSSELAER (KILLIAN K.— Congressman).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4, Friday ev'ng, Jan. 10, '93. To Stephen
Van Rensselaer, in regard to the election of Van Alen.

335. VAN RENSSELAER (PHILIP S.— Mayor of Al-
bany). 1 p. folio, Albany, Feb., 1795. To his brother
Stephen. In regard to building or leasing a mill.

336. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON— General in the
War of 1812, commanded at Battle of Queenstown). A.L.S.
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, without date or place, 3 pp.
4to; another to the same address, 1 p. 12mo, endorsed 1812.

(2 pieces.)

* The first letter is one of thanks for financial help ..." My
feelings were too powerfully impressed with your very liberal
and magnanimous conduct towards me yesterday, to trust my-
self at that monent (the most interesting of my life) to make a
suitable acknowledgement."

337. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to (1807). On the appointment of a Brigadier General for

the Cavalry.

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338. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). Printed Gen-
eral Orders issued at Albany, Aug. 24, 1807, encouraging
" Volunteer Associations." 1 p. folio. Signed in the auto-
graph of Sol. Van Rensselaer, Adjutant General. Also,
contains 3 lines in his autograph.

339. VAN RENSSELAER (SOLOMON). A. L. S., 1 p.
4to ; Court Room 13 n. d. To Gen'l Stephen Van Rensselaer.
Asking for an endorsement on his note.

340. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN— The "Last Pat-
roon " and American Major-General). A. L. S., 1 p small
4to, to his mother in Albany, written when he was about 13
years of age. New York, July 22, 1803.

341. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN). A. L. S., 6 pp.
4to ; Water Vleit, Dec 1785 ; To the Executors of the last
Will of Stephen Van Rensselaer, deceased; on the subject
of settlement of the estate of his father.

342. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN). Letters ad-
dressed to him from Samuel B. Malcom, Utiea, July, 1807;
S. Richard, N. Y., Feb. 5, 1811; E. Fobes, Middlebury Vt.
Dec. 10, 1836; G. Sinissaert, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1813; Mrs.
Bruce, N. Y., March 16, 1813. Together 5 items, 4to.

343. VAN RENSSELAER (STEPHEN). Letters ad-
dressed to Stephen Van Rensselaer on military and other
matters between 1790 and 1833; and signed by James Seton,
N. Jarvis, Christian Petrie, David Parish, S. B. Malcom,
Wash. Morton, Jedidiah Peck, Eben'r Purdy, Joshua
Lockwood, Ben. Ledyard, S. Price, James McKown, Jacob
Vander Huyden, Ph. Hooker, Joal Griswold, A. Hammond,
George Ramsay, and others. (35 pieces.)

344. VAN RENSSELAER FAMILY. Autograph Letter
from John J. Van Rensselaer to Stephen, dated (1804), 1 p.
folio; from P. Van Rensselaer, Jan. 1786, to same address,
1 p. 4to; Description of property at Wolven Hook, signed
by James Van Rensselaer. Draft on Stephen Van Rensse-
laer for subscription to Yale College, Dec. 1833. (4 pieces.)

345. VAN SCHAACK (DAVID). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio,
Kinderhook, Feb. 1793; To Hon. Stephen Van Rensselaer.

* In regard to the nominations of Jay and Van Rensselaer for
Gov. and Lieut. Gov. Mentions Col. Burr, Mr. Gansvoort and
others ; and the first part is a copy of another letter on the
same subject.

346. VAN SCHAACK (DAVID). A. L. S.. 3 pp. 4to,
March, 1795; To Stephen Van Rensselaer; on the burning
of Esopus; Another with the same address, April, 1795;
3 pp. folio, treating of politics. (2 pieces.)

347. VAN SHAACK (HENRY). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to;
Kinderhook Landing, May, 1808. To Stephen Van Rens-
selaer. In regard to the elections he writes — " the majori-

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ties . . . give flattering hopes that before long the people will
be able to distinguish between their real friends and the
harpies who have so long preyed upon their credulity."

348. VAN SCHAICK (WESSEL). L. S., 1 p. folio;
Albany, Jan'ry 16th, 1775. To Coll. Philip Schuyler.
Endorsed by Schuyler, and with fine seal. Enclosing an
account and referring to the late General John Bradstreet.

349. VAN WYCK (CORNELIUS R.). Document signed;
Recognizance in connection with the estate of Antie Duryee.
Fishkill, Dec, 1802; signed by Cornelius R. Van Wyck,
Theodorus R. Van Wyck, and Gilbert Livingston.

350. VAN WYCK (JOHN B.). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio;
Fishkill, Feb., 1803. To Gilbert Livingston.

* In relation to building a turnpike, and showing that "graft"
was not unknown at that time: — "Timothy Beadle and the
Newcombs intend to submit their lands and damages to the
jury and in case of disappointment will ask for materials so
much more than they are worth as will make good the differ-
ence." etc.

351. VAN WYCK (THEODORUS). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to;
July 19, 1779. To Major Henry Livingston, Jr.

* " In my last to you, I informed you, that three of the in-
habitants of Fredricsburgh have gone to the Enemy, since
which a messenger came to me, who lives 10 miles south west
from Morison's and informs that two of his neighbors have also
gone," etc.

352. VERGENNES (GRAVIER DE— French Minister
of Foreign Affairs). Contemporary copy of a letter by him,
4 pp. folio, of a letter in French, dated " La Haie 26 avril,
1780," dealing with diplomatic affairs in Holland.

353. VERNON (JAMES— English Secretary of State).
D. S., 3 pp. folio, Nov.l 9, 1792, written at the Court of St.
James, with seal.

* Order in Council respecting the remission of Quit Rents in
Spotsylvania.

354. VICKSBURG (SIEGE OF). A. L. S., 6 pp. 4to, Will-
iamsburg, Oct., 3, 1866, of Gen. B. S. Ewell, on the surrender
of Vicksburg, and the causes leading up to it, beginning
with the friction between Jefferson Davis and Gen. Johns-
ton. With the envelope addressed to Mr. Lossing.

* Ewell was Adjutant-General under Johnston in Tennessee
and Mississippi and gives a clear and concise view of events
leading to the surrender of Vicksburg. The final page is occu-
pied with a map of Vicksburg and vicinity drawn by him in
pen-and-ink to illustrate his letter.

355. VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE. A L. S.,2pp.
Feb. 21, 1862, of J. H. Smith: "I met the corps in a body
and read to them what I had written. I told them they had
now done their duty and I had done mine and they must go
to work and study . . . that I was sure they would not be
called upon unless things got desperate," etc.

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356. VISSCHER (CAPT. JOHN, Commanding Officer at
Fort George). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to; Fort George, July 14,
1775. To Mr, John Macpherson, Aide-de-Camp at Saratoga.
In regard to army supplies.

* Evidently Fort George in New York City, which at that
time was in the possession of the Americans.

357. TirALBACH (JOHN B. DE B., BARON DE—

'' American officer in the War of 1812). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, WashiugtoD, June 26th, 1813. To Callender
Irvine, on appointment to Harrison's command, and the
possibilities of promotion.

358. WAR OF 1812. Regimental Report of the 13th Ken-
tucky Militia in camp at Fort Amanda ; Report of the same in
camp 7 miles in advance from Piqua, signed by Van Allen
Prewitt; A List of the names, rank, etc., of the officers in
the 13th Regiment, signed by Van Allen Prewitt. Dated
April, 1813. (3 pieces.)

359. WAR OF 1812. " Circular Letter. " Assignment
of regiments of infantry and cavalry to their several bri-
gades, giving the names of their commanders. Signed by
Wm. Paulding, Junr. , Adjutant-General, addressed to
Major- Genl. Stephen Van Rensselaer. Dated New York,
13th April, 1812.

360. WAR OF 1812. Daily Reports of the Kentucky
Militia commanded by Brigadier-General Green Clay at
Fort Meigs, from May 7th to August 26, 1813 (not consecu-
tive). Signed (3 times) by Thos. H. Pindell, Brigade-
Major, Alexander Hamilton, Actg Sergt Major, and by
W. P. Anderson, Colonel. (39 pieces.)

*The first report, May 7th, has a page of " Remarks " at the
end: this and the 3 in succession are signed; the later ones are
unsigned.

361. WAR OF 1812. General Orders. 3 pp. 4to, in manu-
script; without signature. Dated Lexington, March 19,
1813. Endorsed by Gen. Green Clay.

* Fixing a rendezvous for the troops.

362. WAR OF 1812. Manuscript biographies of Col.
John Christie, who died at Fort George, Canada, July 32,
1813, 1 p. folio, and Lieut. John C. Aylwin, who diedatsea
on the " Constitution " Jan. 28, 1813, of wounds received
in the action with the "Java" in December, 1812. 7 pp.
folio. (2 pieces.)

* Contemporary undated manuscripts, probably intended for
biographical records of the War of 1812.

363. WAR OP 1812. Reports of the 10th Regiment Ken-
tucky ililitia, under command of Col. Wm. E. Boswell, for
April 13th and 20th, and May 8th, 1813, at Fort Meigs.
Signed by E. J. Taylor, Adjt., and with a note signed by Major
Thos. H. Pindell. 3 pieces.)

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364. WAR OF 1812. Report of Brigade of aniitia under
command of Gen. Green Clay, Sept. 10th, 1813; Signed by
Peter Dudley, Brigade Major. Return of Baggage wagons
and Pack Horses attached to brigade of K.D.M., April 17,
1813; Signed by D. Trimble, B.Q.M. Receipt, signed by
Andrew Bradley for a bundle of papers for Gen. White.
Goose Creek G. Works, 13th May, 1812. (3 pieces.)

365. WAR OP 1812. Rollins (A. W.). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio.
Richmond, Aug., 1813. To Gen. Green Clay.

'A most interesting aei-ount of conditions at this time,
entirely about the campaign and condition of tlie troops: —
' ' The brilliant affair of lower Sandusky has reached us and
revived the drooping si)ir.its of Kentucky . . . Our poor
soldiers who escaped the bloody 'tommahock' in Dudley's de-
feat only came home to languish, sicken, and die, etc."

366. WAR OF 1812. Biddle (D.). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio. To
John Lewis Thompson. An account of the services of his 2
brothers in the War of 1812.

*" Thomas joined Genl. Hull in his expedition as a first
Sargeant of Volunteers, he was wounded during the campaign
■and made prisoner at the surrender of Detroit, etc."

367. WAR OF 1812. Bodley (Tho.). A. L. S., 1 p. 8vo. To
Genl. Green Clay, Lexington, March 17th, 1813.

* "I am very anxious to see you on the subject of the route,
the troops under yoitr command will march to join Genl. Harri-
son's Army. Should you pa.ss through Lexington will you he
so good (13 to give me « call." etc.

An interesting letter written shortly before the attack on
Fort Meigs.

368. WAR OF 1812. Gold (Thos. R.). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to.
City of Washington, Nov. 29, 1812. To Gen '1 Stephen Van
Rensselaer; with separate envelope addressed and with seal.

(2 pieces.)

* ' ' The military positions in the North and West part of
our States have become an interesting Theatre, and your high
command made you a conspicuous actor. . . . Neither the
Virginia letter-writer — or the crazy General Smyth have pro-
duced any impressiion to your prejudice here, etc."

369. WAR OF 1812. Mcilurtry (Joseph). 2 letters ad-
dressed to Gen. Green Clay, in defence of the writer's brother,
who had been court-martialed for desertion. Dated liarrods-
burg, Nov., 1814, and June, 1815. General Orders in hand-
writing of Gen. Clay, in which John McMurtry is mentioned
as a deserter. Dated April, 1813. Summons to attend a
court-martial as a witness in case of A. McMurtry against
Capt. Yantes. (4 pieces.)

* The above documents are very interesting when read to-
gether. One part reads: "It is generally believed that Yantes
has fabricated this certificate from beginning to end for elec-
tioneering purposes. ' '

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370. WAR OF 1812. A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, by Capt. Gushing,
of the Artillery, Camp Meigs, Aug. 1, 1813. To Gen. Green
Clay making charges against a lieutenant.

371. WAR OP 1812. A. L. S. of R. D. Richardson, Commis-
sary of Ordnance, 1 p. folio, Erie, Pa., July 15, 1813, to the
Commanding Officer at Portage asking for a return of stores,
etc.

AVAR OP 1812. A. L. S. of Alajor John Kereheval,

■> I

4 pp. ito, April, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay making sug
tions on the march of the troops.

373. WAR OP 1812. Document unsigned, but by Major
K('r(di('\al, 1 p. folio, giving a statement as to the number and
condition of the boats at St. Alary 's and the number of men
required.

374. WAR OP 1812. A. L. S. of Hubbard B. Smith, ensign
of the 13th Regt. 3 pp. Port AVinehester, June 14, 1813. To
Gen. Green C'lay stating that through sickness he had been
left behind and so escaped the defeat of Capt. Dudley, and
that he had been made Adjutant at Port Winchester.

37.3. AVAR OP 1812. A. L. S. of Thos. Mountjoy, Lieut, of
the 17th Regt. 1 p. 4to, Portage River, June 21, 1813. To
<ren. Green Clay, stating that he expects an attack by the
enemy and cannot resist, as he has only 20 men and scarcely
any ammunition. Also an A. N. S. of the same concerning a
deserter. (2)

376. WAli OP 1812. The Attack upon Plattsburg. A
contemporary manuscript account closely written on three
folio pages, but lacking the first page. Not signed.

* The MS. is endorsed " MeUlasson. "

377. WAR OP 1812. Battle of Stony Creek. Contem-
porary narrative of the battle dated Boston, June 23, 1814,
3 pp. 4to. The bottom of the last page missing with the signa-
ture and a line or two.

* The write!' describes himself as "commanding ofJficer of
the Kith, regiment of infantry" in the battle.

378. AVAR OP 1812. A. L. S. of Cou Samuel Estill,
3 pp. folio, Madison Co., June 30, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay.

* Interesting- letter referring to the recent defeat, but stating
that many of Col. Dudley 's regiment who ^vere released on
parole have returned, but in destitute condition, the Indians
having completely stripped them. The last account from Gen.
Dearbiirn reports that they have defeated the British, killed
-1,000 and taken ],000 prisoners. He remarks that he would
like to ,ioin and fight his old enemy — the Indian, but as he
weighs 3.50 pounds no horse could cai-ry him.

37!), AA^ATSON (ELKANAH). A. L. S., Albany, Nov.
18, 1792, to Stephen A^an Rensselaer. 1 p. folio (slightly
damaged) .

380. WATSON (ELKANAH). A. L. S., Albany, Dec. 30,
1819, to Smith Thompson, Secretary of the Navy. 2 pp. 4to.

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381. WEITZEL (G.— Maj.-General U. S. Volunteers; re-
ceived the surrender of Eichmond) . Autograph Signature as
Maj.-Gen'l. U. S. Vols, on slip of paper, with note by Mr.
Lossing stating signature was written "Dec. 24, 1864."

382. WENDELL (GBREITT— Lawyer and Politician).
A. L. S. 1 p. folio ; addressed to Hon. Stephen Van Rensselaer
and endorsed by him, 1793. Mentions an office that he is seek-
ing.

383. AVENDELL (MAJOR JACOB). A. D. S., 3 pp. folio.
N. Y., June 5th, 1/87. To Stephen Van Rensselaer. Brigade
Orders for the Albany County Militia.

" Mentions His Excellency, the Oommander-in-Cbief (George
Washington), Genl. Gransevoortj etc.

384. WENDELL (JOHN L.— Lawyer and Author of Law-
books). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Easton, i\Iay 25, 1809. To
Abraham Ten Broeck, asking postponement of arrangements
in regard to lands. With Gen. Ten Broeck 's reply (unsigned)
written on inside of last leaf.

385. AVESTERLO (RENSSELAER). A. L. Signed with
initials. 1 p. 4to. Albany, Feb. 1811. To Stephen Van Rens-
selaer.

■ Addressed "Dean- Brother'' — the writer was a half-brother
to Stephen A^an Ken^-selaer. An interesting letter on politii-al
and other matters.

386. WEST POINT. AVarner (Thomas). A. L. S., 3 pp.
4to ; AVest Point, Jan., 1828. To Smith Thompson.

^ After thaniing Judge Thompson for his help in piocuring
a position as professor, he writes, "The utmost praise is indeed
due to all the high officers of the Academic Staif, and especially
to Col. Thay.re . . . Temperance the most exemplary in
eating, drinking, and every other indulgence, is the universal
law and habit of the institution, etc. ' '

387. WHEATON (H. — American Jurist and Diplomatist).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Smith Thompson, marked "Confiden-
tial." New York, April 17, 1823. Requests his interest in
furthering his — Wheaton 's — recommendations for the office of
Commissioner under the Spanish Treaty.

388. WHITE (THOMAS, Sen'e.). Three A. L. S. of 1
and 2 pages, 4to, dated March and May, 1812, and Feb., 1813.
To Stephen Van Rensselaer. In regard to real estate m New

York City. (3 pieces.) . . -u t,

* ' ' The non-impoi-tation, embargo, and insolvent act has been
so distressing to tenants and others in general, that I have and
do find it very difficult to get the rents. . . . Your lots are
all filled in except three in Broadway and one in Prince Street,
etc."

389. WILKINSON (GENERAL JAMES). A. L. S., 3 pp.
4to, June, 1814. To Col. S. Van Rensselaer.

'*A valuable letter treating of military conditions. "The
naval .^nperioriiy on Ontario is I fear settled against us, as
would hove ieen tlte ease on CluivipJain hut for my precaution,

&c.

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300. WILKINSON (UEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 4pp. 4to,
]*hila., Dec. 29, 1815. To Solomon van Rensselaer.

* Geu. ^\ ilkinson asks many questions bearing on thu Battle
of Qiieriistown, and lyrites of the political situation: "My
frit'iid Duane hut; found liimself compelled to abandon
1lu' ridinij Piiwers, hecause of the Secrecy, Hypocrisy and Fer-
fidy wilh irhiclt (dl Uteir projects are musqiicd . . Jiickxon^
Tompkins and Cran-ford are spdken of for Vrcsident as -well
as Monroe. The first is the only man among them who pos-
sesses (I Spark iif Honor, Indejiendciuc and disinterested pa-
triotism, but his education, Habits and nuniiicrs mifit Him for
ilie office."

391. WILKINSON (GEN. JAilBS). Three A. L. S., Pliila.,
March 20, April 29, and June 30, 1816. To Solomon van
Rensselaer. (3)

* Jlainly political, but the last (2 pp.) mentions his book.

392. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES) . Three A. L. S., Phila.,
Sept. 21, 1816, and ^Mareh 1st and 17th, 1817. To Solomon
van Rensselaer.

* The first letter is political, the other two notice the sending
of copies of his Memoirs to Albany. He mentions his necessity
for ready money, to pay the expenses of production, and that
he will even pay 10% to raise, but thinks the "scoundrel book-
sellers will ask' 25% to 33%."

393. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Philadelphia, Mareh 10, 1817. To Solomon van Rensselaer.

* Commencing by referring to his Memoirs, the price to sub-
scribers, etc., he then writes of political matters: "P. B. P.
will not hare the insolence, however inflated by fcdsehoods and
Imposlure, to opiiose himself to a Gentleman. The people of
your state are bad enough, but not so lost as to bring such a
Black Guard Champignon, up to the Head of Your Government.
I know uotlnng more of him than that it isjeared, thai his gcd-
linitry was the effeet of Pot-valour. I have hi en told he was
drunk as a Beast at the sortie at Fort Erie . . and I heard a
Col. Nicholas say. He returned from the sortie leaning on two
Indians, one of whom had a bottle of IVhitky slung around Ms
neck. "

P. jj. P. is possibly Gen. Peter B. Porter, who distinguished
himself at the Battles of Chippewa, Lundy's Lane, etc., and in
1S2.S was Secretary for War under President Adams.

394. AVILKINSON (GEN. JA.AIES). A. L. S., 7 pp. 4to,
Mississippi, near N. Orleans, Jan. 16, 1821. To Solomon van
Rensselaer.

'' A lengthly political letter, attacking Monroe and others,
the policy of the (loverument, and the latest military regula-
tions. Gen. Armstrong had criticised his Memoirs, and he
assures his friend that he intends to review Armstrong's life,
considering that now the obligations of friendship had passed,
making such an exposiition as will astound one of his nearest
female relatives who already thought him the wickedest man
alive. Having disposed of Armstrong, he next turns to Ed-
ward Livinystou, refers to charges of defalcations against him
and flight from New York, with the intention apparently of
writing an attack.

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395. AVILLIA.MS (JOHN— Politician). A. L. S,, 5 pp. 4to,
Phila., .Ma)- 10, 1798. To Steplien Van Rensselaer. A very
interesting political letter mentioning- Burr and Hamilton,
trouble caused by a mob wearing the French coeluide, etc.

396. AVISE (HENRY A.— Gov. of Virginia). A. L. S.,
■2 pp. Svo, near Onaneock, Va. June 29, 1855. To Geo. W.
Munford, Esq

* "'iliis nuist be my apology for asking yon to give me

full information of tlie provision Mother Com 't makes for her
Gov'r-besidcs his salary & house rent — what else? Any furni-
ture? What kind? I feel a little mean in making this enquiry,
etc." Maxked Private.

397. AVOODBRIDGE (WILLIA.M— Senator and Gov. of
Michigan). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, .Marietta, Nov. 181-4. To Gov.
Looker of Ohio, resigning as Senator to take the position of
Secretary of the Territory of Michigan, offered him by Madi-
son.

398. WOOL (JOHN B.— Served in the War of 1812, and
in Mexico). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, to B. J. Lossing, relative,
chiefly, to a sketch of himself to appear in the historian's
"War of 1812." Troy, April 24, 1860.

399. WOOL (JOHN E.— General, &c.). A. L. S., 1 p. 12mo,
Avith envelope, to B. J. Lossing, enclosing 2 vigorously-
expressed printed letters cut from a ne-wspaper against the
nomination of Gen'l George B. McClellan for President of
the United States. Troy, October 30, 1864.

* These letters «ere all written in the month of Oidobcr,
1864, "when Gen'l. Wool was 7ti years of age, and are wonder-
ful exhibits of his unflagging vitality and patriotism.

400. WORTH'INGTON (THOilAS— Gov, of Ohio, 1814-
1818). A. L. S,, 2 pp, 4to, Aug, 27th, 1812, To General
Payne.

* A very important historical letter planning the relief of
Fort Wayne and requesting additional troops.

401. "V^OUNG (RICHARD— Adj. Quartermaster).

-^ A. L. S,, 2 pp, folio to the Quarter .Master
General of the French Army, AVilliamsluirg, Fredericksburg
[Va.]. Sept. 5, 1781. Interesting letter concerning the Ex-
press Riders.

* After speaking of two Riders who insisted upon resigning
on account of non-payment of wages, the writer goes on, — "If
money cannot be obtained for the purpose of paying the Ex-
press Eiders at the different posts it will be impossible to keep
up a line of communication. I have wrote very pressing to
Maj. Caaiborne on the Sub.jeft, aad he informs me that it is
not in his power to furnish me with Cash. I have engaged a
man at Bowling Green who will ride for a short time, and I
hope some method will be taken to pay them, &c."

No. 1010

a^mericana

THE LIBRABY OF THE LATE

Benson 3f» ilossins

AMERICAN HISTORIAN

PART V

AUTOGRAPHS, PRINTS, AND PAMPHLETS

including

Pbter Stuyvesant, D. S. , 1664, in a frame made prom the Stuyvesant
Pear Tree ; Original Tbrra-cotta Medallion op Benjamin Franklin
BY NiNi ; Unique Hugh Gainb Imprint of the Stamp Act ; Letter
OP George Washington ; Rare American Caricatures by William
Charles ; The Rarest of the Bourne Views op New York City in
Proof State ; Commodore Ctiauncby's Order to take the Command
on the Great Lakes ; Engravings by Paul Revere and other
EARLY American Engravers ; Aquatint in Colors op the Monument
TO Db Kalb in Camden, S. C.and other Rare Early Views; Auto-
graph Letters op Gens. Polk, Pillow and others, including Gen.
Doubleday's Manuscript Account op the Battle op Gettysburg ;
Material relating to Abraham Lincoln ; Civil War Photographs
AND Views ; The Original Daguerreotypes of the Portraits in
Lossing's Field Books ; Manuscript Documents and Maps relating
to New York State ; Early Water-Color Views of Albany ; etc.

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PART V— AUTOGRAPHS, PRINTS
AND PAMPHLETS

FIRST SESSION
Friday Afternoon, November 7. '913, at 2:30 o'clock

1. ADAMS (JOHN). Engraved portrait by Houston.
Published Sept. 1, 1797. Margin slightly stained. 8vo.

2. ALBANY. Ground-Plan of old Fort Orange, and its
location with the adjacent streets marked. Old water-color
drawing, on which is written in the lower left corner "S. De
Witt map."

* The present St. Peter 's Church in Albany is on tlie site of
the south-east Bastion of the Fort.

3i ALBANY. Fort Frederick at Albany (head of State
Street), 1765. Old water-color drawing. 61/^x10 in.

4. ALBANY. "The rich man's dwelling, John Stevenson,
State St. South 2 doors above Pearl Street. 1805." Old
water-color drawing, 51^^ x 9 in.

* A noted Colonial Mansion in Albany built in 1780 and de-
stroyed in 1841. John Stevenson inhabited it for many years,
and later it was an hotel and finally the headquarters of the
Democratic party in the city.

5. ALBANY. State Street looking down from the crest
of the hill. Old water-color drawdng. The old buildings are
plainly drawn and also indicated by pencil notes, among them
being the residences of Philip S. van Rensselaer, the Living-
ston House, New State Bank, the First Dutch Church, etc.
9 X 19 in.

6. ALBANY. "Market St. (now Broadway) from State
Street to Maiden Lane. 1805." Old wat«r-color drawing.
The oM^nership of each building indicated by a written note.
7x16 in.

7. ALBANY. "Entrance to the City of Albany by the
road from Troy. 1806." "Water-color drawing. 7% x 7% in.

8. ALBANY. Part of Pearl Street, West side to Steuben
Street, 1805. Old water-color drawing with the principal
buildings indicated, among them being Uranian Hall (the
principal school of the day), residences of the Rev. J. B.
Romeyn, Nicolas Bleecker, John Andrews (the police con-
stable), etc. 101/0x18 in.

9. ALBANY. Pearl Street to Patroon Street, West side.
Water-color drawing with some of the principal buildings
indicated including the house of Gen. Ten Broek, the Dutch
Reformed Church, etc. 12 x 19^2 ^■

10. ALBANY. "West side of Market Street (now Broad-
way) from Maiden Lane to Steuben Street, 1805." Pen-and-
ink drawing in outline, 1856, based on earlier drawings.
11 X 19 in.

11. ALBANY. "Pearl Street from Pox Street (now Canal
Street) to Patroon Street, West Side, 1805." Pencil drawing
in outline probably about 1856 from earlier drawings.
121/2 X 19 in.

12. ALBANY. "Dwelling of the widow Visscher, N. E.
corner of Pearl and Colombia Streets, the celebrated house
where the Indians were in the habit of lodging on their visit
to the City for the purpose of trading furs." Water-color
drawing. 71/2 x 7l^ in.

13. ALBANY. "Corner of State and Broadway (then
Court Street), looking north." Old water-color drawing,
with the principal buildings indicated, showing the Old Dutch
Church, and adjacent buildings. 11% x 19 in.

14. ALBANY. Broadway looking south (from Maiden
Lane). Water-color drawing with the principal buildings
indicated including the house and store of Gen. Peter Ganse-
voort, etc. 12 x 193^ in.

15. ALBANY. "Pearl St. Albany from Maiden Lane,
with the exception of the Church, in 1805." Old water-color
drawing showing a part of the street, the ownerships of the
buildings indicated by written notes. 10 x 13 in.

16. ALBANY. "St. Peter's Church." Old water-color
drawing of the original building and the old Fort Orange.
81/2 X 111/2 inches.

17. AMERICAN CARICATURE. Columbia Trading with
all the World. Engraving about 1780. 4to.

18. AMERICAN REVOLUTION (THE). Three different
plans of Burgoyne's position at Saratoga, engraved by Pair-
man, etc. 4to. (3)

19. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. A. L. S. of Lt. Col.
George Nagel of the 9th Pa. Regt. making charges against
Capt. John Nelson of the same regiment to G-en. Schuyler,
May 2, 1777 ; Proceeding of the Court Martial in trying the
charge against Capt. Nelson and others, Phila., May 8, 1777,
7 pp. folio, signed by (Col.) David Hall, president.

20. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Large photograph at
Washington's Head-quarters at Newburgh with Revolutionary
Troops, from an old drawing; Premiere Assemblee du Con-
gres, engraving by Godefroy ; Engraving of West Point, 1830,
by Prud'homme; Combat betv/een the Peacock and L'Eper-
vier, aquatint by Strickland and Birch ; and other engravings.
(30)

21. AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY PORTRAITS.
Etchings by H. B. Hajll. .Gen Armand, Guy Carleton,
Gen. Enoch Poor, Gen. Joseph Reed, Gen. W. Smallwood,
Gen. S. Smith, Lord Stirling, Col. Tallmadge and others.
4to. (14)

* Ten are India Proofs.

22. BALTIMORE. Plan of Baltimore in 1729; View of
Baltimore in 1752 ; and views of the Washington Monument
and principal buildings. Engraved about 1830. Cut from a
folio engraving, in three pieces.

23. BANKS (GENL. N. P.). Original copy of "General
Orders No. 184, Washington, Nov. 8, 1862" notifying the
appointment of Gen. Banks to the command of the Depart-
ment of the Gulf; and Texas; also, Original copy of his
"Proclamation" issued on his arrival in New Orleans, dated
Dec. 16, 1862. (2)

24. BATTLES (MAPS OF). Battle in front of Nashville,
and defeat of Gen. Hood; Battle of Franklin, Tenn. ; Battles
of th€ Wilderness, Spottsylvania C. H. ; and similar ofiScial
maps. Large folio. (6)

25. BELMONT (BATTLE OF). Official Report of the
Battle of Belmont by Thos. J. Freeman, Colonel of the 22nd
R«g. of Tenn. Volunteers, to Col. R. M. Russell, commanding
the 2nd Brigade. 4 pp. Folio. Camp Columbus, Ky., Nov.

9th, 1861.

* A stirring account of the battle from the Confederate point
of view; with a list of the losses of his regiment.

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26. BIDDLE (C'OIMMODORE JAMES). Old negative,
unf rallied, with his name written on a slip in Mr. Lossing's

hand.

* (Japt. Bidille was in command of the "Hornet" during the
War of LSI 2, captured the British ship "Penguin," and pre-
vious to that had been in the action between tlie ' ' Wasp ' ' and
the ' ' Frolic. ' ' After the conflict with the ' ' Penguin ' ' he was
voted special honors and a medal was struck in his honor.

27. BOSTON UND BUNKER HILL. Von der Ostseite.
Lithograph. 4to. Nurnberg J. C. Renner, n. d. ca. 1840.
Printed in colors.

28. BOSWELL (WILLIA^M E.— Colonel in the War of
1812 ; commanded the boats sent to relieve Harrison at Fort
Meigs and repulsed the Indians while the rest of the force
was massacred). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Encampment at St. Mary's,
April 24, 1813. To Gen. Green Clay on sending troops to
Port Winchester.

29. BROOKLYN. Map of Brooklyn in the time of the
Revolutionary War drawn by Gen. Jeremiah Johnston. Litho-
graph, folio, on thin paper with key underneath. 1858.

30. BROWNE (BENJAMIN p._Served in the War of
1812, imprisoned at Dartmoor). Ambrotype, morocco case.

* Dr. Browne was a native of Salem, Mass., engaged in the
War of 1812 at 19 years of age. While serving on the "Frolic"
he was captured and sent to Dartmoor Prison; he was there at
the time of tlie Massacre concerning which he published an
article in the Democratic Eeview in 1845.

31. BULL'S RUN (BATTLE OF). Caricature lithograph
"The Battle of Bull's Run" "from a Pfothogr," showing
McDowell and the Federals accompanied by a bull in a panic-
stricken retreat with key underneath. Probably a Confederate
publication. Folio. Very rare.

32. BUNKER HILL. "Bunker Hill after the Battle."
Tracing of a contemporary drawing probably by a British
Officer. Oblong 4to.

33. BUNKER HILL AND CHARLESTOWN. "Burning
of Charlestown near Boston, New England." Tracing of a
contemporary drawing, and showing Bunker Hill and British
ships in the harbor. Oblong 4to.

34. BOSTON AND CHARLESTOWN. "Boston seen be-
tween Castle William & Governor's Island distant 4 miles."
Tracing of a drawing of the Revolutionary period showing
Boston in British possession. Narrow oblong folio.

35. CALL (GEN. R. K.— Served in the Seminole War,
Gov. of Florida, 1841-44). Letter from Gen. R. K. Call of
Florida (on Union, Slavery and Secession), to J. S. Littell of
Germantown. Printed pamphlet, 8vo, pp. 31. Philadelphia,
1861.

* Presentation copy from Mr. Littell with autograph inscrip-
tion, and pencilled connnents throughout by Mr. Lossing.

36. CARICATURES. "The Wheel of Fortune." Time turn-
ing a wheel on the spokes of which characters are climbing, the
final revolution throwing them into a pit at which a skeleton
dances. One of the characters just falling off is Napoleon I ;
a negro possibly represents Toussaint L'Ouverture. Etching,
colored, signed "A. A. inv't et sculp 't." Small folio, prob-
ablly American, about 1813.

37. CARICATURES. "The 'Ostend' Doctrine" (Bu-
chanan, 1854); "The Folly of Secession," with portraits of
Gov. Pickens and Pres. Buchanan ; Disunion, by Woolf . Small
folio. (3 pieces.)

38. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching : "The
Present State of Our Country." Two figures — Federalism
and Democracy — pulling down columns supporting Liberty,
Independence, etc. Above, in the right corner a bust portrait
of George Washington rising from clouds warns them against
the destruction of the Union. 4to. In colors.

* Stauffer 312. William Charles was an English engraver
who came to this country about 1804 and introduced the politi-
cal caricature so common in France and England at that time.
His caricatures are rarely met with and this and the following
form an unusual collection of them. This of Washington is
especially rare.

39. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: "The
Ghost of a Dollar; or. The Banker's Surprise." A banker
(Stephen Girard) is looking in surprise at a Spanish dollar
of 1806, probably having some relation to the Louisiana pur-
chase. 4to.

* Stauffer 313.

40. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching:
"Johnny Bull and the Alexandrians." John Bull as a
bull in sailor's dress offers terms of capitulation (" every thiag
except your Porter and Perry"), on the right a British
soldier and sailor carry off Tobacco, Rum, etc. 4to.

* Stauffer 316.

41. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature: "John Bull
making a new Batch of Ships to send to the Lakes." George
III is pushing into the oven a new batch of dough ships to be
baked (referring to McDonough's Victory). Etching and
aquatint. 4to.

* Stauffer 315.

42. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: "John
Bull and the Baltimoreans. ' ' Three American soldiers pursue
the retreating British soldiers and sailors, while in the back-
ground an ambushed rifleman shoots General Ross. 4to.

* Stauffer 317.

43. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching : "John
Bull before New Orleans, 8th Jany., 1815." George III
caught in a swamp by two American soldiers. 4to. Coloeed.

* Stauffer 318.

44. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: "A
Wasp taking a Frolic; or, a Sting for Johnny Bull." John
Bull standing on the shore of the Atlantic is pierced by the
sting of a gigantic Wasp. (Referring to the combat between
the Wasp and the Frolic.) 4to. Colored.

* Stauffer 321.

45. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching :" Queen
Charlotte and Johnny Bull got their dose of Perry" (alluding
to Perry's victory). 4to. Colored.

* Stauffer 322.

46. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Aquatint : "The
Congress at Vienna in Great Consternation." Showing Na-
poleon landing in France from Elba. 4to.

* Stauffer 328.

47. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: "Sold-
iers on a march to Buffalo. ' ' American soldiers on the march
with their wives, crossing a stream. (Probably a satire on the
progress of the War of 1812.) 4to.

* Stauffer 330.

48. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: "The
Tory Editor and his Apes Giveing their pitiful advice to the
American Sailors." A group of Apes representing the New
York Evening Post and Gazette, Washington Federalist, etc.,
headed by a man bearing the Boston Gazette, implor-e three
sailors seated at a table not to go to war with England. 4to.
Partly tinted.

* Stauffer 331 ii.

49. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: "De-
mocracy— against the — Unnatural Union. Trial Oct. 14, 1817. "
Caricature with many figures relating to the contest for the
Governorship of Pennsylvania between Findlay and Heister.
Sm. folio.

* Stauffer, 334.

50. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching : "Louis
XVIII climbing the Mat de Coeagne. Louis XVIII supported
by Europe climbs a greased pole. Napoleon in St. Helena
mutters "I climbed up twice without any help." Small folio.

* Unknown to Stauffer.

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51. CHARLES (WILLIAM). Caricature Etching: The
Sculptor. A sculptor in his studio at work. In the manner
of Rowlandson. Sm. folio. Dated 1805.

* Unknown to Stauflfer.

52." CHEATHAM (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN— Confeder-
ate General, took part in battles of Belmont, Shiloh, etc.).

A. L. S., 1 p., 8vo, Port Randolph, May 21, "6" (1861). To
Gen. Pillow on requirements for working parties.

63. CHEATHAM (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN). A. L. S.,
1 p. folio, Camp Brown, July 2, 1861. To Gen. Pillow on the
absence of a Mr. McSmith.

54. CHEATHAM (BENJAMIN FRANKLIN). A. L. S.,
to Gen. Pillow. 2 pp. Ito. Fulton Station, Sept. 16th (1861).
On the difficulty his brigade has on account of deficient water
supply. He hopes Gen. Pillow will join his force that night,
and he will feel greatly relieved.

55. CIVIL WAR (THE). Union Volunteer Refreshment
Saloon of Philadelphia, the First Institution of the kind in
the United States. Lithograph. Large folio. Printed in
COLORS. J. Queen, del. et lith.

* Scarce. At the bottom is pencilled an autograph inscrip-
tion by Samuel B. Tales concerning the Saloon and its work.
Opposite the Saloon is seen the First Military Hospital erected
in Philadelphia, Aug. 1861.

56. CIVIL WAR (THE). Large folio photograph from
Nature of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon (and
Hospital) . At the bottom is a pencilled inscription by Samuel

B. Fales concerning the Saloon; also, Photograph of a Testi-
monial presented to Mr. Fales for his work in connection with
the Saloon, containing view of the Saloon, portrait of Mr.
Fales and other designs. Two pieces, large folio.

57. CIVIL WAR (THE). Cooper Shop Volunteer Refresh-
ment Saloon, Otsego, Street, Philadelphia. Exterior and in-
terior views printed on one sheet ; the latter containing many
portraits with key underneath. Lithograph printed in colors
by M. H. Traubel, Phila., 1862. Large folio, with stamp of
the Committee. Rare.

58. CIVIL WAR (THE). U. S. A. Genl. Hospital, Patter-
son Park, Baltimore, Md. Colored lithograph by B. Sachse,
1863. Oblong folio.

'59. CIVIL WAR (THE). Jarvis General Hospital, Balti-
more, Md. Colored lithograph by E. Sachse. 1863. Oblong
folio.

60. CIVIL WAR (THE). United States Iron-clad Battery
Miantonomah. Fine lithograph in colors by Endicott. Large

folio. Ca. 1865.

* The Miantonomah was the first American iron-elad to cross
the Atlantic to Europe.

61. CIVIL WAR (THE). Monitor Iron-clads and the
New Ironsides . . . riding out a gale off Port Fisher. Litho-
graph in tint by Bndicott. Large folio. (1864.)

62. CIVIL WAR (THE). Large folio pictorial broadside
"The Leaders of th-e Democratic Party" containing full-length
caricature portraits of Horatio Seymour, Gen. Forrest, Capt.
Semmes and Gen. Wade Hampton, -ndth quotations from
Speeches. The drawings designed by Thomas Nast. 37 x 24
inches. Circa 1868.

63. CIVIL WAR (THE) . A Diary of 35 pages kept by John
Saunders, Orderly Sergeant, Company F., Second New Jersey
Cavalry (his name on fly-leaf), from April 9 to June 19
[1865]. 16mo, oilcloth, with flap.

* Contains List of officers and privates composing the com-
pany. Tlie diary commences at tiieir landing at Mobile during
the last days of the siege, and after the surrender of the city
gives a daily record of their march north through Louisiana,
Alabama, Missouri, &c. On April 25, when close to Mont-
gomery, Ala., they heard the news of Lincoln's assassination;
on the 21st May, they heard the news of the capture of Jeffer-
son Davis. A note inserted by Mr. Lossing states that the
writer was the first volunteer from Poughkeepsie.

64. CIVIL WAR (THE). Manuscript biography, 7 pp.
quarto of Lt. H. H. Bill of the 8th Ohio infantry, killed at
Antietam, with A. L. S. of Ledyard Bill, 1867, referring to it;
Gen. J. J. Peck, two A. L. S., 1865-66 ; portions of soldiers
letters picked up on the field of Gettysburg ; and various other
letters, etc. (35)

65. CIVIL WAR (THE). Geographical History of the
railroad regiment, 89th regt. of Illinois Vols., large folding
map; Bird's-eye View of Virginia, Maryland, etc., colored;
Map of part of Virginia, JIaryland, etc., by Blunt, 1861 ; etc.
Large folio. (5)

66. CIVIL WAR (THE). Map of the Cavalry Depot,
Edgefield, Tenn., plan drawn on tracing paper (Confed-
erate?) ; Contributor's certificate to the Union Volunteer
Refreshment Saloon, Phila., with view, colored ; Libby Prison,
lithograph by Dielman; The War of Ormuzd and Ahriman,
caricature about 1865; A Sentinel, drawing in pen-and-ink;
and others. (8)

67. CIVIL WAR CARICATURES. Beauregard and
Jefferson Davis hung from one rope, with the text of Davis'
Message to Lincoln after the capture of Port Sumter :

"With mortar, paixhan and petard
We tender Old Abe our Beauregard"
With reply :

"For TRAITORS we have no regard

We'll hang both thee and Beauregard."

Woodcut, by Woolf. Small folio.

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^ 68. CIVIL WAR CARICATURES. "Southern Ass-Stoek-
Crazy." South Carolina as an Ass trying to detach itself
from the hitching Post (The Union) ; to its tail is attached a
Confederate Flag. In the distance is a view of Charleston
Harbor and Fort Sumter. Small 4to, pub. by J. Leach, N. Y.
Lithograph.

69. CIVIL WAR CARICATURES, ETC. The Way to
Fix 'Em, by Woolf representing Uncle Sam roasting chest-
nuts over Fort Sumter; "That Feed Won't Do", miniature
caricature; "The Meeting of the Friends," Horatio Seymour
addressing his friends (thieves and ruffians) in City Hall
Park, the Tribune Building in the background ; Leaflet poems,
one on the Battle of Gettysburg with picture of Davis escap-
ing on a donkey; and other scraps. (10)

70. CIVIL WAR MAPS. War Department maps of the
Department of the Cumberland, Department of the South, the
Upper Potomac, North Carolina, Virginia, etc. Large folio.
(22)

71. CIVIL WAR MAPS. Military maps issued by the
U. S. Coast Survey — Mississippi and Alabama, Mountain
Region of N. Carolina and Tennessee, Eastern Virginia, Gulf
of Mexico, Atlantic Coast, etc. Large folio. (31)

72. CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER. Savannah Republican.
Vol. 1, No. 5. Jan. 3, 1865. 4 pp. folio.

* Bare. The first Union newspaper printed in Savannah
after its capture by Sherman. It contains Sherman 's famous
message presenting Savannah as a Christmas gift to Lincoln.
The editor apologizes for the bad quality of tlie paper, but
expects to get better from the North soon.

73. CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPERS. The Era. New Orleans,
April 12, 1864, 8 pp. folio ; The New Orleans Times, May 28,
1864, 8 pp. folio ; National Guard, Philadelphia, July 4, 1863,
containing a portrait of Lincoln and the first news of the
Battle of Gettysburg, 8 pp. folio. (3)

74. CIVIL WAR PAMPHLETS. Correspondence between
Gov. Andrew and Maj. Gen. Butler. Boston, 1862; another
pamphlet on the same subject, Boston, 1862 ; Letter from Gen.
Butler to Hon. D. S. Richardson (Lowell, Feb. 3, 1862) ; The
Army of the Potomac, and, Military Incapacity and what it
costs the Country, by (Col.) C. Ellet, 1861-62; leaflets of the
Loyal Publication Society; and others. (18)

75. CIVIL WAR (THE). A Short Narrative of the Mili-
tary Experience of Corp. G. A'Lord, formerly a member of
the 125th Regt. . . . containing a four years' History of the
War, etc. Frontispiece. 16mo, wrappers, pp. 80. Without
imprint (1865).

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76. CIVIL WAR (THE). A Patriotic Chapter in the
History of the Rebellion. Parson Brownlow's Farewell Ad-
dress in view of his Imprisonment by the Rebels. Oct. 24,
1861. Folio Broadside with printed text, mezzotint portrait
on top. Philadelphia (1861).

77. CIVIL WAR (THE). The Official Army Register for
1860. 12mo, original wrappers, pp. 60. Washington, I860.

*" Lee, Beauregard, A. S. Johnston, J. E. Johnston and other
noted leaders of the Confederate forces appear in the list;
Grant and Sherman, who at this time had resigned from the
army naturally do not appear.

78. CIVIL WAR (THE). A miscellaneous collection of
the General Orders issued to the army including those notify-
ing the appointment of Burnside to supersede McClellan,
appointment of Sherman, formation of the 13th Army Corps
under Grant, etc. 1862-65. (36)

79. CIVIL WAR. (THE). Leaflets and Broadsides con-
cerning the colored regiments in the army; Fort McHenry,
Balto. litho. by Sachse, 8vo, two pamphlets: Washington and
Jackson on Negro Soldiers, 1863, and, American Slavery and
the Presbyterian Church, by A. T. McGill, 1863; Woodcut
view of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, Phila. ; and
others. (13)

80. CIVIL WAR (THE). Speeches of H. L. Dawes on the
Kentucky Election, 1868, C. D. Drake on the wrongs of
Missouri loyalists, 1863, J. W. Noel on the War 1862, C. Sum-
ner on the Abolition of Slavery 1862, A. S. White on freeing
the Slaves 1862; and other printed speeches. 8vo pamphlets.
(11)

81. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. The Marshall House,
Alexandria, Va. (where Col. Ellsworth was killed), with auto-
graph inscription to Mr. Lossing by Gen. W. R. Montgomery
(Military Governor of Alexandria). 4to.

82. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Head-Quarters of the
"Army of North Carolina, 1863-64. Gen. J. J. Peck, Com-
manding. 9 X 11 in. With autograph inscription by Gen.
Peck. U. S. Military Bridge, Fredericksburg, June, 1862. (2)

83. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. War time photo-
graphs: Edmund Rhett's House, Beaufort, S. C, where the
Ordinance of Secession was planned ; Canvas Pontoon Bridge,
Broadway, Appomattox; View of Corinth, Miss., with the
grave of Col. Rogers of the Texan Brigade. 10 x 13 in. Un-
mounted. (3)

84. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. A similar lot: View
from Fort Pickering, Memphis; Barracks in interior of the
Fort; Soldier's Cemetery, Memphis; Sherman's Look-out,
Memphis. 10 x 13 in. Unmounted. (4)

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85. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. A similar lot: Vicks-
burg from Fort Castle ; Port Hill, centre of the lines in rear
of Vicksburg ; Shirley House, rear of Vicksburg ; View of De
Soto, opposite Vicksburg ; Site for National Cemetery, Vicks-
burg. 10x13 in. Unmounted. (5)

86. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. A similar lot: View
of Murfreesboro, Tenn. ; Stone's River Bridge; Cemetery on
Stone's River battle-field; etc. Mostly 10 x 13 in. Unmounted.
(6)

87. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. A similar lot: Officer's
Quarters, Hilton Head, S. C; Signal Tower, St. Helena Is-
land ; View of luka. Miss. ; Island No. 10 ; etc. Mostly 10 x 13
in. Unmounted. (9)

88. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. A similar lot : Fort
Brady ; Redoubts Drake, Carpenter, etc. ; Batteries Sawyer,
Spofiford, etc. Dutch Gap Canal; and others. Mostly 10x13
in. Unmounted. (12)

89. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Unmounted photo-
graphs : Culpeper Court House ; Burnside Bridge. Fredericks-
burg, Antietam Bridge, etc., mostly stereoscopic. A few dam-
aged. (25)

90. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Stereoscopic Views
made on the battle-fields, etc. . Ruins of Chambersburg, Dead
on the field of Antietam, Views on the field of Gettysburg,
Bull Run, etc. Published by Gardner, Newell and others.
About 1862. Some are somewhat faded. (53)

91. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Miscellaneous war-
time photographs : Lincoln, Grant, and Fort Pickens medals ;
the Swamp- Angel (Charleston, S. C.) ; the sunken Confeder-
ate ram "Albemarle"; photographs of Camp Life; views of
the 12th, 20th and 24th N. Y. regiments ; etc. 4to and similar.
(30)

92. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Six photographs of
war-time drawings: Fort Frederick, Md., by Brantz Mayer;
Red River Dan, IMay, 1864 (with the gun-boats passing
through), and Bank's army crossing the Atchafalaya, by
Private Miller of the 18th N. Y. Battery ; Confederate assault
of a fortification formed of cotton-bales; photograph of the
Battle of Corinth, in the foreground a heap of dead among
whom Cols. Ross and Rogers of the Texan Brigade, are indi-
cated.

93. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Union Volunteer Re-
freshment Saloon, Philadelphia, with a long autograph note
by Samuel B. Fales on the reverse; the saloon draped in
mourning for Abraham Lincoln; photograph of a painting
by Edward Jloran of another similar saloon. Both 4to size.

(2)

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94. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. "The Officers of the
C. S. Army & Navy." Forty-nine heads on a card. 4to.
Published by C. F. May, N. Y. (On the back is written
"Taken from a captured blockade-runner in 1864.")

95. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Camp William Penn.
Three large photographs showing a parade of colored troops,
officer's quarters and the barracks. Small folio. Accom-
panied by a letter of Colonel Louis Wagner, forwarding them
to Mr. Lossing. 1865.

96. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. War time portraits
(proof of negatives) of Jefferson Davis, Judah P. Benjamin,
Alexander H. Stephens, W. P. Miles, David L. Yulee (Confed.
:\I.C.), S. R. :Mallory (Confed. Sec. of Navy), and Andrew
Johnson. 8vo. (7)

97: CIVIL WAR (THE). Small photograph of the iron-
clad railroad battery at Bush River, Md., with A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio of Capt. Hofmann, in command of the battery concern-
ing it : Flags and Badges of the Army of the Potomac, colored
drawing on tracing paper by Capt. Plofmann and accompany-
ing letter; drawing on tracing paper of the action, Nov. 1-Z,
1862, at Union, Loudon Co., Va.

98. CIVIL WAR PORTRAITS. Engraved portraits,
mainly of the Northern Forces, including groups. (48)

99. CLARK (GEN. CHARLES— Confederate soldier, dis-
tinguished at Shiloh). Two A. L. S., May 18 and June 3,,
1861. To Gen. Pillow and Gov. Harris on the forces he has
ready to take the field, etc. (2)

100. CLAY (GREEN— General in the War of 1812; re-
lieved W. H. Harris at Fort ileigs when besieged, and de-
fended the fort against Tecumseh). A. L. S., Nov. 10, 1802:
To the Speaker of the Senate resigning his senatorship on
account of insinuations of bribery ; A. L. S. of Robt. Caldwell,
Oct. 30, 1802, making charges of bribery against Green Clay
(the acts of bribery were distributing from a waggon Brandy,
Whiskey, Cider, Apples, Boiled Bacon and roasted Turkey).
Two pieces.

101. CLAY (GREEN). A. L. S., 1 p. folio, Nov. 29, 1808.
Sending General Orders to the commanders of brigades.

102. CLAY (GREEN). L. S., 4to, May 11, 1812. Sending
orders from the Governor to draft men in case volunteers do
not come forward.

103. [CLAY (GREEN).] Letters to Gen. Clay signed by
ilajor J. Lodwick, Lt. T. ilountjoy, John H. Piatt, ilajor
J. H. Hawkins, Capt. Joseph Vance and others, on military
matters. Mostly in 1813 during the war. (38)

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104. CLAY (HENRY) AND JOHN SERGEANT. Bust
portraits printed on one sheet, lithographed by Childs &
Inman. Small 4to, scarce.

105. GOLDEN (GADWALLADER D.), and others
Political Document, N. Y. 1808, signed by Golden, J. 0.
Ogden, Jacob Radcliff, S. Jones and Wm. Goleman; J db
Witt, high-sheriff of Dutchess Co., D. S., 1796; Stephen J.
Schuyler and P. Cuyler, D. S., 1793; Samuel Franklin,
two A. L. S., 1796; and miscellaneous other letters. (50)

106. CONFEDERACY (THE). The Ordinance of Seces-
sion of Alabama, declared at Montgomery, January 11, 1861.
With signatures. Lithograph facsimile on bank-note paper
probably contemporary. Lithographed by A. Hoen & Co.,
Baltimore. With presentation inscription by S. H. Goetzel
(publisher of Mobile, Ala.). Folio.

_ 107. CONFEDERACY (THE). The Ordinance of Seces-
sion of South Carolina. Facsimile in lithography, the size of
the original, with the signatures. Printed by Evans & Cogs-
well, Charleston, S. C. Large folio.

* Probably the first facsimile of this famous document, and
therefore one of the earliest Confederate imprints. Very Bare.

108. CONFEDERACY (THE). Official Pass of the Con-
federate States, in blank, with fine impression of the States'
Seal. Folio.

_ 109. CONFEDERACY (THE). Various transportation
tickets for Confederate soldiers, signed by military officials;
Official vouchers; receipt of planters at Savannah (1864) for
pay for employment of their slaves; advertisement of the
Georgia State Lottery, 1861; etc. (12)

110. CONFEDERACY (THE). Official letters and docu-
ments signed by Col. J. Knox Walker, Major Gus. A. Henry,
Lt.-Col. Vaughan, and Capt. R. W. Pitman; John C. Morgan
and H. H. Bradford, of the 5th Louisiana; Gov. Isham G.
Harris of Tenn. (initials) ; etc. (25)

111. CONFEDERACY (THE). A collection of telegrams
sent by Gen. Gideon J. Pillow, Gen. Leonidas Polk, Gov.
Isham G. Harris and others, relating to the operations of the
Confederate forces in Kentucky in 1861. About 80.

112. CONFEDERACY (THE). History of the Rebel
Steam-Ram "Atlanta" now on exhibition at the foot of Wash-
ington St. (Philadelphia). 16mo, pamphlet, pp. 12. Dated
November 1863. Accompanied by a broadside leaflet poem by
a colored man "The Rebel Ram. By John Henry" (an amus-
ing poem apparently written to the tune of "Buffalo Gals"),
and an A. L. S. of J. McAllister, Nov. 1863, presenting them

to Mr. Lossing. (3)

* The pamphlet was published by the Philadelphia Union Re-
freshment Saloon in aid of their funds.

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113. CONFEDERACY (THE). Clarke's Confederate
Household Almanac for the year 1863. H. C. Clarke, book-
seller and publisher, Vicksburg, Miss. 1863. 8vo, sewed, pp. 24.

* As Grant moved on Vicksburg early in 1863 this is evi-
dently the last Confederate Almanac issued in the City.

114. CONFEDERACY (THE). Photographic copy (con-
temporary) of the country adjacent to Richmond and the de-
fensive works, from a map "captured from the Enemy."

Polio.

* Apparently the defences erected by the Confederates to
oppose Grant.

115. CONFEDERACY (THE). Military Uniforms: The
Staff (2), Cavalry and Artillery. Colored lithographs by
E. Crehen, Richmond, "approved by the War Department"
and printed in colors by J. E. Wagner, Nashville. One plate
is stained. Oblong 4to. (4)

116. CONFEDERATE BONDS. Four $1,000 bonds of
the Loan of 1863; together with various bonds of different
loans and various amounts, unsigned.

117. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. Evening Delta.
New Orleans, April 22, 1862. One leaf folio.

118. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. Memphis Daily
Appeal. (Memphis), Jan. 1, 1863. Midnight edition contain-
ing notice of a "Another Great Victory," by Gen. Bragg.
(The Battle of Stone River.) One leaf folio.

119. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. Mobile Daily
Advertiser and Register. Jan 9, 1864. One leaf folio. Name
torn from upper margin.

* The ink and paper both bad, showing the scarcity of print-
ing material.

120. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. Mobile Evening
News. Jan. 14, 1864. One leaf folio. A little worn in the
folds.

* Printed on coarse paper with bad ink.

121. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPER. Southern Punch,
Vol. 1, No. 18, Richmond, Va., Dec. 12, 1863. 8 pp. 4to, un-
opened, with illustrations. Edited by J. W. Overall.

122. CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. Contemporary
caricature representing the fight between Griswold and Lyon
on the floor of Congress Hall, Phila. 1798, by an American
artist. Reprints from the original plate about 1840. Four
copies.

123. Another- lot of four copies.

124. CONNECTICUT LOYALISTS. Printed Oath of
Allegiance to George III. Filled in as having been made at
New Milford, Conn., Oct. 11, 1779. Signed by Justus Miles
and Jonathan Hurd.

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125. CONSTITUTION (THE). The Foueteenth Amend-
ment. "Printer's No. 224. H. R. 127. 39th Congress, 1st
Session. In the House of Representatives June 12, 1866.
Ordered to be printed as amended by the Senate. The parts
withm (brackets) were stricken out, and the parts inserted
are m italics. "Joint Resolution." 6 pp. folio, uncut.

'' Original copy of the famous foueteenth amendment
AS ISSUED TO THE HousE. The text given as originally pro-
posed and as revised. Some recent histories give the date as
June 16.

126. DAGUERREOTYPES. Two daguerreotypes of a
Mexican Church and another building, unidentified. (2)

127. DAGUERREOTYPES. Fine and large daguerreo-
type portrait, 51/2 x 414 in. ; another of a colored man, 4 x 3 in. ;
another 414 x 31/4 in. ; 3 x 21/2 in. All unidentified. (4)

128. DAGUERREOTYPES. Four unidentified daguerreo-
type portraits; another of a Confederate soldier in uniform
(Gen. E. Price?) ; another (without case) of C. Hughes, who
brought the Treaty of Ghent to America. The last two some-
what defective. (6)

129. DART5I00R PRISON. A Representation of the
Massacre of the American Prisoners in Dartmoor Prison,
April 6th, 1815. Engraved by D. C. Hitchcock. Published
1845. Folio. Colored.

130. DECATUR (STEPHEN— American Naval Officer).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Washington, March 2, 1819, to Commodore
Bainbridge, relative to his commanding the Columbus on her
voyage to the Mediterranean (a portion worm-eaten).

131. DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, ETC. The
"Declaration" engraved by the American Bank Note Co.,
with portraits of Washington and others, and decorations ; the
same eng. by J. C. Buttre, with decorations; Washington's
Farewell Address, by Buttre, with portrait and decorations ;
The Constitution, eng. by Buttre, with decorations. Folio
and large folio. (4)

132. DE KALB (GENERAL). The Monument to De Kalb
who fell fighting bravely ... on the plains of Camden, S. C. . . .
the corner-stone laid by Gen. Lafayette, 1825. Drawn and
designed by Robt. Mills. Aquatint printed in colors by
J. Hill. Folio. 1827.

* Very kake. A beautiful color print, showing the monu-
ment to De Kalb, the Church opposite, etc., in Camden.

133. DE SOTO ON THE SHORES OF THE MISSIS-
SIPPI. Original drawing -in black-and-white by H. L.
Stephens, 8x6 in.

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134. DOBBINS (DANIEL— War of 1812). Daguerreo-
type, framed, -with his name on a slip written by Mr. Lossing.

* From a portrait painted by Moses Billings of Erie, at age
7.5. Dobbins was Sailing-master under Perry in the Battle of
Lake Erie and. had had many encounters with the British after
he settled in the wilderness of Erie in 1796, where he had ac-
companied Gen. Wayne, with whom he was at the time of his
death. Dobbins Islands in Green Bay are named for him.

135. DOUBLEDAY (GEN. ABNER). Manuscript ac-
count OP THE Battle op Gettysburg with colored plans.
Six neatly drawn plans in colored inks of the three days'
battle, on two folio leaves with descriptive notes showing the
positions of the troops and Gen. Doubleday's movements; to-
gether with an autograph letter, 15 pp. 4to, 1864, not signed
but in the General's handwriting in reply to. comments on the
Battle and his actions and also attacking Genl. Meade ; also a
large general plan drawn by Gen. Doubleday showing the
scattered position of the Federal Forces and Gen. Lee's march
with comments written on the back; and an A. L. S. of Gen.
Ulj'sses Doubleday, 4 pp. 4to, 1862, on the utter confusion in
the Federal Forces, and mentions that the President (Lincoln)
is "getting more and more under Emancipation influence."

* A most interesting collection.

136. EARLY AMERICAN ACTORS. A Series of Thirteen
engraved portraits by A. B. Durand, J. B. Longacre, G. B.
Ellis, D. Edwin and J. W. Steel of Mr. Jefferson as Solus,
Mrs. Duff as Mary, Mr. Duff as Marmion, Mr. Wood as
Stephen Foster, Mr. Warren as Sir Peter Teazle, Mrs. Darley
as Amelia, and others. Original impressions. (13)

* Pine and rare series of portraits of the Earliest Celebrities
of the American Stage.

137. FARRAGUT ENTERING MOBILE BAY. Drawing
in black-and-white by H. L. Stephens. 7% x 614 in. With
India proof engraving.

138. FLATBUSH, N. Y. Proceedings of a Jlarshall Court
held at Flackbush, in Kings County by order of the Lieutenant
Governor Jacob Leisler, November 4, 1690. 2 pp. folio, signed
by the clerk of the Court.

* Interesting as one of the few orders issued by Leisler as
Lieut.-Governor. This Court Martial was held only 6 months
before his execution as a traitor. The names of the members
of the Court are given.

139. FLORIDA WAR. "Call off these Dogs, and, try
These." Caricature advising the use of Rum to kill off the
Seminoles. Contemporary lithograph by T. P. Hunt. Polio.

140. FORCE (PETER— American Historian). Lithograph
portrait by Fenderich, bust, with facsimile signature. India
proof, folio.

* In the lower corner is written, "Presented to B. J. Lossing
hy Peter Force, Oct. 4, 1858."

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141. FORT HERKIMER. Old water-eolor drawing
(ground-plan), "Copied from an original drawing in the
possession of the N. Y. Historical Society. Made by a soldier
in Capt. Ogilvie's company . . . July 1758." IO14 x I314 in.
Worn slightly.

* Fort Herkimer in 1758 was the farthest westerly Fort in
tlie Mohawk valley, in the ' ' German Flats, ' ' not far from the
present site of Utica.

142. FORT MEIGS, OHIO. (Gen. "W. H. Harrison, be-
sieged in it in 1813 by Tecumseh and Proctor; relieved by
Gen. Green Clay.) A collection of letters of soldiers at the
camp, officers in command, reports, commissary orders, guard
returns, etc., written mostly between June and August 1813,
signed by Edmund P. Gaines, Gen. Green Clay, Cols. Mc-
IMillan, Miller, Anderson, Irvine, Smith, etc., including some
private letters to Gen. Clay by Robert Trimble and others.
About 130 pieces.

143. FORTRESS MONROE. Bird's-Eye View with key,
lithograph by Mayer, 1862, large folio, printed in colors.

144. FRANKLIN (BENJAMIN). Original terra-cotta
MED-VLLiON BY J. B. NiNi, 1777. Circular terra-cotta medallion,
4I/2 in. diameter, with head of Franklin in relief, profile to
left, with fur-cap. Signed "Nini, F. 1777," with coroneted
stamp. Lettered "B. Franklin, Americain." Accompanied
by a 2 pp. letter of Mr. Lossing referring to it.

* The original medallion by Nini prom which were
copied many portraits, and one of the earliest authextic
portraits of franklin known.

When Franklin arrived in Paris in 1777 as agent of the Con-
tinental Congress, one of the first to welcome him was M.
Donatien Le Eay de Chaumont, owner of a pottery and landed
gentleman, who later became one of the confidential agents in
the negotiations between France and America that led to the
alliance. M. De Chaumont had a fine estate at Passy, which
was placed at Franklin's disposal, and here he resided for a
long rime. Soon after Franklin's arrival, M. De Chaumont
determined to have a portrait of his distinguished guest and
employed M. Nini, a famous medallist of Paris, to engrave a
die from which a few portraits were struck in the red clay of
Passy and baked in M. De Chaumont 's potteries, of which this
is one. The portrait is perfect and the execution especially
fine, and from the fragility of the material most of them were
no doubt soon broken and destroyed. Franklin refers to this
clay medallion in several of his letters. Writing to his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Baehe, in June, 1779, he mentions it: "The clay
medaUion of me you say you gave to Mr. (Francis) SopUnson,
was the first of the Und made in France. A variety of others
have heen made since." In 1784 in a letter to William Mel-
moth, the London author, who had written on behalf of Mrs.
Melmoth for one of the clay medallions he regrets that he has
not one left: " M. De Chaumont at whose pottery in the coun-
try they were made, received a request from Petersburg for one
of them, to gratify the cxmosity of the Empress, and and having
none in town, he got from me the only one left and sent it
away." There can be little doubt that Franklin sat for

THIS portrait.

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145. GRAXT (GEN. U. S.). Map of th€ Siege of Vicks-
burg; ilap of the operations against Richmond and Peters-
burg; Map of the country between Milliken's Bend, La., and
Jaclison, iliss. ; and other war department maps illustrating
Grant's campaigns. Mostly large folio. (13)

146. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Observations on
certain Documents contained in No. V & VI of "The History
of the United States for the year 1796," in which the charge
of peculation against Alexander Hamilton late Secretary of
the Treasury is fully refuted. Written by Himself. 8vo, un-
bound, uncut. The title damaged and part missing and top
blank of several following leaves damaged. Phila. 1797.

* First edition of the notoriovis pamphlet in which Alexander
Hamilton makes admissions as to his relations with Mrs. Eey-
nolds. Suppressed by the friends and relatives of the author.

147. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Portrait as sculp-
tured bust. Engraved by A. B. Durand after Ceracchi. 4to.
India proof before the title.

148. HARRISON (RICHARD— Appointed U. S. Attorney
by Washington). Three A. L. S., 1798-1800; J. J. Roosevelt,
receipt signed; Ab. Van Vechten, J. Fairlie, and others/
election petition signed, and various other letters. (20)

149. HARRIS (ISHAM G.— Confederate Governor of
Tennessee). A portion of the letter book of Gov. Harris,
pp. 53-112, containing transcripts of about 120 letters from
Jefferson Davis, Judah P. Benjamin, G. W. Randolph, Gen-
erals Albert Sidney Johnston, Buckner, Beauregard, Polk,
Lloyd Tilghman, A. B. Forrest and others, written between
Oct. 1861 and Dec. 1862. Thirty loose folio leaves.

* Many interesitng letters are contained in these transcripts,
the originals of which are now completely lost, and are of con-
siderable importance as being in many cases confidential letters
from the Confederate Cabinet and the leading Generals. In-
eluded among them is a lengthy letter from .Jefferson Davis
stating that he has information that the enemy are proposing
to add to their forces "hands of SMcfi of the African slaves of
the South as they can wrest from their oioners and thus inflict
on the non-comhiituiit population of the Confederate States, all
the horrors of a servile war," and instructing the Governor
that steps should be taken to employ negroes in works that will
be useful for the defence of the States; a lengthy letter of
Gov. P. W. Piekens of S. Carolina stating that he has sent off
all the troops he can spare to Virginia and to Gen. Bragg and
making a tentative proposal that an invitation should be sent
from the Governors of the Southern States to the Governors
of the North- Western States (excluding those of New-England)
to talk over matters and see if terms of peace could be ar-
ranged, with Gov. Harris' reply; a remarkable letter from
Secretary of War, G. W. Randolph, July 17, 1802, stating that
the Confederate armies have been so weakened by desertion and
the absence of soldiers without leave, that they are unable to
profit by the victories lately gained, and that it is urgent that
steps be taken to apprehend all those soldiers who are absent

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without, leave; he also states that the letter is confidential and
that the enemy must by no means learn of this weakness; Gen.
Lloyd Tilghman writes that the enemies' gunboats have ap-
peared and are firing on Forts Henry and Donelson (shortly
before their capture by Grant) ; many other interesting letters
are also transcribed.

150. [HARRISON (GEN. WILLIAM HENRY).] A
Letter from Gen. Harrison to Gen. Clay giving him permis-
sion to open and read, his mail. Signed by John 0 'Fallon,
Secty. Lower Sandusky, May, 1813 ; A. L. S., by John Speed
Smith to Gen. Clay, refusing an appointment as aide and an-
nouncing that he had accepted a position on the staff of Gen.
Harrison. Camp Seneka [Sept. 1813] ; A. L. S. to Gen.
Harrison from Fort McArthur. 3 pp. 4to, signed Your
humble Soldier, Joseph Smith. 3 pieces.

151. HARVARD COLLEGE BOOK-PLATE. Library
Book-plate, The Thorndike Gift. Engraved by Nathaniel
Hurd. Scarce.

152. HARVARD COLLEGE BOOK-PLATE. Library
iSook-plate, without name of bequest, engraved by A. Bowen.

153. HECKBWELDER (JOHANNA MARIA— First
white child born in Ohio, Apl. 6, 1781). Daguerreotype
taken in 1859, case.

* Her father was the Moravian Missionary, .John Heckewelder,
who with John Post were the first white settlers in Ohio on the
Tuscawaras River in that county.

154. INDIAN CHIEF. Cunne Shote, the Indian Chief; a
great warrior of the Cherokee Nation. Mezzotint by J. ilc-
Ardell, after F. Parsons. Folio.

155. INDIAN WARS. Massasoit presenting the Pipe of
Peace to Governor Carver. Black and white drawing by
H. L. Stephens. 71/2 x 6 in. Accompanied by a proof engrav-
ing of the drawing. (2)

156. IRVINGTON, N. Y. Van Tassel's House (vide Legend
of Sleepy Hollow). Recently purchased by Washington Irv-
ing, Esq., to improve for a Summer Residence.. Lithograph
of Endicott from a Sketch by Hanny. Folio. Printed in

COLORS.

* Very rare.

157. JACKSON (ANDREW). Presentation of the Sar-
cophagus of the Emperor Severus to the National Institute
by Commodore Elliott for the remains of General Jackson,
with Jackson's reply. Two large folio broadsides, with orna-
mental borders, printed by J. D. Toy, Baltimore (1815).

158 JAPANESE EMBASSY RECEIVED BY PRESI-
DENT BUCHANAN (THE FIRST). Original drawmg m
black-and-white by H. L. Stephens. 71/2 x 6 in. Accompanied
by a proof engraving of the drawing. (2)

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159. JEFFERSON (THOirAS). Full bust portrait, fac-
ing slightly to right. Stipple engraving by E. G. Gridley,
State St., Boston. Sm. folio.

160. JOPINSON (G. H. M.— Chief of the Six Nations).
Daguerreotype, framed, with his name written on a slip by
Mr. Lossing ["War of 1812," page 421].

* Johnson was born in 1818 and was a lineal descendant of
Sir William Johnson through Sir John Johnson. In the
daguerreotype he is represented iii the Military Costume of
Commander-in-Chief of the Six Nations — a tomahawk in one
hand and a deer-shank weapon in the other.

161. JOHNSTON (ALBERT SIDNEY— Confederate Gen-
eral, killed at Sliiloh). Military orders of Gen. Johnston to
Gen. Weakley, in the handwriting of his aide-de-camp Col.
Mumford, dated Bowling Green, Dec. 2, 1861, 2 pp. 4to.

162. JOHNSTON (WILLIAM— The "Hero of the Thou-
sand Islands " ) . Daguerreotype, old gilt frame, the name on
a slip on the back written by Mr. Lossing.

* Served under Chauncey and Wilkinson in 1812, and in the
"Patriot War" of 1838 rendered signal assistance; he was
also one of the band along the frontier called ' ' Hunters
Lodges" suppressed by President Tyler in 1841.

163. JOHNSTON (WILLIAM PRESTON- President of
Louisiana University, Colonel in the Confederate army).
A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Louisville, Ky., May 17, 1861. To Gov.
Isham G. Harris.

* On raising a regiment for the Confederate service, states
that he is the son of Albert Sidney Johnston.

164. JONES (PAUL). Boarding the Serapis. Black-
and-white drawing by H. L. Stephens. 71/2 x 6 in. Accom-
panied by a proof engraving of the drawing. (2)

165. KENLY (GEN. JOHN R.^Served in the Mexican
and Civil Wars). Autograph manuscript, 3 pp. 4to, undated,
with two envelopes in his handwriting addressed to Mr. Loss-
ing.

* An interesting manuscript headed "The Old City Hall,
Baltimore, Md., ' ' in which Gen. Kenly narrates his taking
charge of Baltimore immediately on the arrest of Marshal G. P.
Kane and the disbandment of the police in June, 1861. His
first move was to take possession of the Old City Hall (under
which he found arms and cannon concealed) followed by the
arming of citizens, "the Union Guard," so that by midnight
of the same day he had 250 "police" ready and in charge of
the city.

166. KENTUCKY. Manuscript Documents: Report of the
Joint Committee of both Houses on Auditor 's and Treasurer 's
Offices for 1793 ; A Statement of the Revenue Tax for 1795
taken from the Commissioner's Books of the assessments made
in 1794. 2 pieces.

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167. KENTUCKY. Original Reports and Accounts to
Green Clay when Speaker of the Senate, including, Amount
of Certificates issued for Jlilitary Service against the Wabash
Indians in 1786; Thos. Kennedy's Case before the Senate,
1793, copy by B. Thurston; Statement of Wm. McDowell,
State Auditor, 1793 ; Account of the Treasurer with the State
of Kentucky, 1796; List of the Justices of the County of
Madison from 1792 to 97; Letter signed by John Patrick,
offering site for new court-house in Madison County in 1798.
6 pieces.

168. KENTUCKY MILITIA. Militia Returns for 1808-
1811 ; Returns for the 8th, 9th, 13th, and 18th Brigades, 1808--
1814. Signed by Generals Samuel South, Samuel 'Snoody,
Hugh White, W. Jennings, Green Clay, and others. (26)

169. KOSCIUSKO (THADDEUS). Half-length portrait,
wearing the Order of the Cincinnati. Lithograph by G. W.
Lewis. 4to. Original and scarce impression.

170. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). Engraved Por-
trait, full-length, standing, sword in left hand, horse with
negro attendant in rear. Painted by I. le Paon. Engraved
by P. Kearny, 1824. Original impression with large margins.

* Scarce.

171. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). General Lafayette
visited by the shades of the defenders of American liberty
(including portraits of Washington, Franklin, etc.). j\Iezzo-
tint by Moreau, 1826. Proof. Slight tear in margin. Large
folio.

172. LAFAYETTE (LE GENERAL). Bust portrait in
uniform. Engraved by Massard. 4to. Original impression
with full margins.

173. LANSING (JACOB). A. L. S., 1786; Lucas Elmen-
DOEF, A. L. S., 1798-99 ; Henry and Gilbert Livingston,
1796; Samuel Franklin, A. L. S., 1796-1800; and other mis-
cellaneous letters. (40)

174. LEE (GEN. ROBERT E.). Farewell Address of
Gen. Lee to the Army of Northern Virginia. Appomattox
Court House, April 10th, 1865. Lithograph by A. Hoen &
Co., Baltimore, 1866. Small folio leaf, mth portrait of Lee
(by Crehen) surrounded by Confederate Flags.

* One of the earliest separate publications of this famous
address.

175. LESTER (CAPTAIN JOHN— Color Bearer of the
27th Maryland at the Battle of North Point, War of 1812).
Daguerreotype, framed, with his name on a slip written by

Mr. Lossing.

* gee Lossing's "War of 1812" page 963. Capt. Lester
then had the tattered flag he had carried at the Battle of North
Point in defense of Baltimore.

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176. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Republican Campaign
Song, Lincoln and Hamlin. Leaflet with colored pictorial
border. 8vo.

* ' 'I '11 bet my money on the Lincoln colt,
You 'd better not bet on the gray. ' '

177. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Campaign in Illinois.
Last joint debate. Douglas and Lincoln at Alton, Illinois.
8vo, pp. 32. Uncut and unopened. Washington : Lemuel
Towers, 1858.

* An introductory leaf of description is hostile to Lincoln.
It describes him as appearing ' ' In his old character of the
'Artful Dodger,' " that his conduct during the debate was
' ' most improper and ungentlemanly, ' ' that he indulged in
mean tricks ' ' beneath the dignity of a man of honor, ' ' and
that he entirely misrepresented and misstated Douglas ' state-
ments ! ! Very Eare.

178. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Leaflet sent by Lincoln
TO THE Army aptee the Battle op Peedericksburg. "Ex-
ecutive Mansion. Washington, December 22, 1862.. To the
Army of the Potomac. I have just read your Commanding
General's preliminary report of the battle of Fredericksburg.
Although you were not successful, the attempt was not an
error, nor the failure other than accident . . etc. ' ' One page
8vo, with blank second leaf.

179. Another copy of the same.

180. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). General Orders No. 170.
Oct. 28, 1862; and, General Orders, No. 174, Oct. 30, 1862,
both being the findings of a court-martial with a postscript
by Lincoln altering the decisions. (2)

181. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). General Order respecting
the observance of the Sabbath-day in the Army and Navy.
Nov. 15, 1862. 1 p. 8vo.

182. Another copy of the same.

183. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Address of the Union
League Club on the re-election of Abraham Lincoln. 8vo,
sewed, pp. 30. Pliila. 1864.

* Laid in is a cutting from the Chicago Eepubliean, .July
13, 1865, giving a lengthy and graphic account of the execution
of the Lincoln conspirators.

184. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). The Sunday American.
Vol. 1, No. 1. Baltimore, April 16, 1865. Two leaves folio.

* Containing account of the death of Lincoln and a portrait
of John Wilkes Booth. The first number of the newspaper.

185. LINCOLN (ABRAHA^M). - The New York Herald.
April 19, 1865. With account of the lying-in-state' of Lincoln,
pursuit of the assassins, capture of Payne, arrest of ilrs.
Surratt, etc.

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186. LIVINGSTON (TPIOiAIAS). ilortgage given by
Thomas Livingston to Philip Schuyler. 2 pp. folio. May 2,
1765, for £352 on lands in Albany County. Signed by Thomas
and Catherine Livingston.

187. LIVINGSTON (THOMAS). Mortgage given to
Godardus Van Solinger, signed by Thomas Livingston and
Catherine Livingston, and by John Fitzgerald, Mayor. 4 pp.
folio. N. Y. July 6, 1766.

188. LIVINGSTON FAMILY GENEALOGY. "Genealogi-
cal Tree of the Livingston Family in the possession of Col.
Henry Alexander Livingston of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. by whom
it was arranged." Pencil drawing, mounted on linen, prob-
ably executed about the commencement of the XlXth century.
A large number of names in the various branches are given.
20 X 30 in.

189. McCLELLAN (GEN. G. B.). Privately printed satiri-
cal poem on JlcClellan and the Battle of Malvern Hill, parody-
ing Poe's "The Raven" and called "The Craven." One page
8vo. A note by jMr. Lossing states that it was written by
Alfred E. Pitts and printed at the Private Press of Fairman
Rogers.

190. McCLELLAN (CAMPAIGN OF). Campaign map
of the Army of the Potomac, in three sections; Military map
of S. Eastern Virginia; and other official and war department
maps. Large folio. (8)

191. McCLURG (A. C— Brig. Gen. in Civil War). Two
A. L. S., to Mr. Lossing offering information regarding the
battles of Jonesboro and Bentonsville, Chicago, Nov. 20th.
1867, and Feb. 18th, 1868 ; and two vivid descriptions of the
battles in which he strongly defends the conduct of Gen. Jef.
C. Davis. , Together 15 pages, l-to.

* See Lossing 's Civil War In America, page 393.

192. ilcKENNEY (THOMAS L.— Author of the History
of the Indian Tribes. Tour to the Lakes etc.). A. L. S., 4 pp.
4to, Washington, Sept. 26, 1823. To the Hon. Smith Thomp-
son on legal business.

193. MACOMB (ALEXANDER— Proprietor of ' ':\Ia-
comb's Purchase, N. Y.," including the Thousand Islands in
the St. Lawrence). Three A. L. S., 1804-1810, to Stephen van
Rensselaer on business matters. (3)

194. M'NEIL (JIAJOR JOHN— Born in New Hampshire
in 1784). Daguerreotype large size, in case, cover missing,
commencing to fade.

* M 'Neil was distinguished at Chippe^ra and Niagara in the
War of 3S12; his great height and commanding stature enabled
him to rally the 22nd Eegiment at Niagara and Ip!"! them into
action.

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195. [MADISON (DOLLY P.— Wife of President Madi-
son).] 3 A. L. S., to Mrs. Madison from: (1) Mrs. Randolph,
danghter of Thomas Jefferson, Alexandria, July 6, 1836, sym-
pathizing with her in the recent loss of her husband; (2)
A. Stevenson, Am. Minister to London, The Retreat, Oct. 22,
1843; (3) Mrs. S. C. Stevenson, wife of the foregoing, Lond.
Feb. 24, 1838. Together 3 pieces.

196. MAGRUDER (J. B.— Confederate General). L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, Yorktown, Oct. 8, 1861. To Col. Andrew Talcott.

**An important letter in "WHICH Gen. Magruder fore-
sees McClELLAN 'S LANDING AT YORKTOWN, WRITTEN SEVEN

MONTHS BEFORE. Gol. Taleott at his time was chief -engineer
for Virginia and Magrnder writes to him on the defences of
the .James Eiver: "It is easier for a fleet to succeed at Yorlc-
toirn than on James Biver and the advantages of success here
are much greater, since liy it all the works on James Biver
would ie at once turned. I think the attack will he made at
this place, as the great depth and expanse of water here will
enable the enemy to attack with ships of any size in any num-
ber, his fire being concentrated at a great distance upon any
one of our batteries at a time." He also recommends further
arming of several batteries.

197. MALLORY (STEPHEN R.— Secretary of the Navy
in the Confederate Service). A.'L. S., folio. Navy Dept.
13 Oct. 1862. To the Hon. A. G. Brown. Forwarding the
report of a Naval Board on the plans of a Mr. Creuzbair.

198. MAP. Map of the United States and Territories show-
ing the extent of Public Surveys, Indian and Military R-eser-
vations. Land Grant R. R., etc. Compiled from Official Sur-
veys of the General Land Office under the direction of Hon.
S. S. Burdett. 1874. Colored and mounted. 48 x 77 in.

199. JIAP. Woods' Historical Map of the United States
showing all Places of Plistorical Importance, plans and dates-
of Battles, Routes of Armies, etc. Drawn, engraved, printed
and mounted by J. H. Colton, N. Y. 1857. Colored and var-
nished, with roller. 54 x 59 in.

200. MAPS, ETC. Large folio Poster of the Union Pacific
Railway, 1868, with map; large folio Poster of the Grand
Trunk Railway of Canada, by Sarony and Major, containing
Views and ]\Iap ; Map of Philadelphia, and view of the State
House, l)y Scull and Heap, 1750, reprint 1850; View of Ft.
JIarshall, Baltimore, on letter head; New York Herald War
Maps and Diagrams, 1861, 8 pp. folio; and others. (15)

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SECOND SESSION.
Friday Evening, November 7, '913, at 8:15 o'cloci^

201. IMEKCER (COL. HUGH— Son of Gen. Mercer, edu-
cated at the expense of the United States), Daguerreotype
framed, with his name on slip written by Mr. Lossing.

* Gen. Mercer was mortally wounded at Trenton in January
1777, and at Ms death Congress voted to educate his youngest
son — the subject of this daguerreotype — and the eldest son of
Geu. Warren who fell at Bunker Hill.

202. illSCELLANEOUS ENGRAVINGS. The Contrast
1792, British Liberty, French Liberty, contemporary carica-
ture, colored, relating to the French Revolution ; Illustrations
of ililler's Views of the End of the World in 1843, large folio
pictorial sheet; Mexican News, engraved by R. C. Jones after
R. C. Woodville ; two woodcuts from the Nuremberg Chronicle,
1493 ; Woodcut by Alex. Anderson after Ridinger ; and other
miscellaneous engravings. Various sizes. About 90 pieces.

203. MONITOR AND MERRIMAC. The first Naval Con-
flict between Iron Clad Vessels, Mch. 9, 1862. Lithograph
in tints by Endicott, drawn by C. Parsons, surrounded by
vignette views of the interior and sections of both vessels.
Small folio, 1862.

204. MONTREAL. City of Montreal from the Jlountain.
Lithograph by Gauci, painted by J. Duncan. Large folio,
PRINTED IN COLORS. Torn and repaired. 1854.

205. ilOUNTFORD (MAJOR JOHN— American Soldier
distinguished at the Battle of Plattsburgh and in Florida
War). Full bust in uniform. Drawn by J. Lion 1837. Litho-
graphed by "L'abeille." Indian proof before all letters-

Folio.

* Very Eare. With pencilled presentation inscription by

ilajor ilountford.

206. NEWBURGH, N. Y. View of Newburgh, with two
smaller views on the same sheet of Washington and Knox's
head-quarters. Drawn from nature by B. Hess. Colored
lithograph by Wiltsie and Hess, Newburgh, 1852. Oblong 4to.

207. NEW YORK. Indenture between Teunis and Hester
Tappen of Poughkeepsie, and Bartholomew Crannell, Leonard
Van Kleek, James G. Livingston and Zaceheus Newcomb of
Dutchess County, relative to a parcel of land in said County.
D. S., oblong folio. December 18, 1762.

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208. NEW YORK. IManuscript survey of land on the east
side of the Hudson River, lying next to the Beekman Patent
(nearly opposite but to the south of Kingston) and probably
part of the Schuyler Patent. Dated 1734. A little worn in
places and backed with linen. 19 x 281/2 in-

* The land is divided into sections and the names of the
owners are given, among whom are Eichard Alsop, Caleb Heath-
coat, etc. The survey must occupy several square miles of
land.

209. NEW YORK. An old pen-and-ink map of West-
chester County, bounded on the south by ' ' Part of manhattan
Island" and the Sound, and on the north by " Rievighyquach
Creek or Croton's river," on the east is "Hudson's River"
and the border of ' ' Conneituit Colony ' ' is marked on the west.
In the Bronx is shown "Byvankj Mill." Spuyten Duyvil
creek is called ''ilusketto Creek. " 19 x 12 in. Probably exe-
cuted about the middle of the eighteenth century.

210. NEW YORK. Pen-and-ink survey of the counti-y on
the left bank of the Hudson River from Fishkill Landing
nearly to Poughkeepsie, and inland to the limit of Dutchess
County. Unsigned and apparently executed about the middle
of the eighteenth century. On a large scale. Backed with
linen. 36 x 36 in.

211. NEW YORK. A Chorographical Map of the Province
of New York in North America, Divided into Counties,
Manors, Patents and Townships; Exhibiting likewise all the
private Grants of Land made and located in that Province.
Compiled from Actual Surveys deposited in the Patent Office
at New York. By Order of His Excellency Major General
William Tryon by Claude Joseph Sauthier. London: W.
Paden, Jan. 1, 1779. Varnished and mounted with roller.
72 X '51 in.

' A Scarce Map. Presented to Mr, Lossing by Alexander
Anderson, the engraver, with the latter 's autograph inscription
on a pasted slip of paper.

212. NEW YORK. Map of the County of Ulster. By
David H. Burr. Published by the Surveyor General. Ithaca,
1839. Colored, varnished and mounted with roller. 17 x 19 in.

213. NEW YORK. Map of the Counties of Dutchess and
Putnam. By D. H. Burr. With statistical abstract. Ithaca,
1839. Colored, varnished and mounted with roller. 28 x 14 in.

214. NEW YORK. Geological Map of the State of New
York. By Legislative Authority. Engraved by Sherman and
Smith. S. C. Clark, printer, N. Y. 1842. Colored, varnished
and mounted with roller. 34 x 34 in.

215. NEW YORK. Another copy of the preceding, in
similar state.

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216. NEW YORK. The State of New York from New and
Original Surveys under the direction of J. H. French, C.E.
Syracuse, 1860. With many insets including views, map of
the original patents, meteorological map showing the prevail-
ing winds, etc., and plans of some of the prineii^al cities.
Colored, varnished and mounted with roller. 64 x 70 in.

217. NEW YORK. Ulster County. Denominations and
Descriptions of Lands in Ulster County, being a ^Manuscript
Copy of Records of Groundbriefs, or plots of land, granted
originally by Governors Dongan, Stuyvesant, &c., including
sites of the towns of Kingston, Bast Greenwich, &c., the
patents of Rombout and Westenhook, and the lands of Ger-
ardus Beekman, Robert Livingston, Philip Schuyler, and
others. ]Marked "A True Copy. Examined by H. Living-
ston." Contains, also, copy of the Will of Dirck Van Der-
burgh, and 2 maps. About 150 pp. small folio, brown paper
wrappers. n. p. — n. d. [ca. 1762]

218. NEW YORK CITY, Hugh Gaine Imprint. Stamp
Act.) "Abstract of the Stamp-Duty Act which (it is said)
will take Place the 1st of November 1765." 18mo, pp. 36.
With the original front wrapper but lacking the back one.
Without imprint or date. ■ (N. Y. : H. Gaine, 1764-65.)

* The abstract of the Stamp Act occupies the first twelve
pages, the first page being headed as above. There is no title
and it evidently never had one. The remainder of the pages
contain the general information found in Gaine 's AUmanacs
and was evidently printed merely to fill up and make the pam-
phlet of a'purchasable size. It is probably the pamphlet adver-
tised by Hugh Gaine in June, 1764, when the first information
came to hand of the Stamp Act as "The Oppressive Stamp
Act, price One Shilling." He advertised it again early in

1765. No OTHER COPY OF THIS SEEMS TO BE KNOWN.

219. NEW YORK. Hugh Gaine Imprint. [The New York
Pocket Almanack for the year 1768. By Richard :\Ioore.]
16mo, pp.70 (lacking the title-page) and interleaved.

* Very Eare. New York : Hugh Gaine, 1767

220 NEW YORK IMPRINT. "The Universal Prayer."
Polio leaflet, with the poem printed in two columns within
ornamental border, and with vignette probably by Alexander
Anderson. Ca. 1812.

221 NEW YORK. Resolution of the Commissioners to
increase the valuation of Lands and dwelling houses in the
Second Assessment District of New York, adding 25% to the
valuation. 1 p. folio, May 28, 1799.

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New York City — Continued.

222. NEW YORK. Bouenb's Views. Undivided proofs
ox India paper. Plate 12: Brooklyn Ferry, Fulton St. and
yteam Boat Wharf, Whitehall Street. Drawn by C. Burton,
Engraved by Hatch and Smillie. The two on one sheet. Un-
divided India proofs.

* Very Eare in this State. The two following lots are simi-
lar undivided India Proofs.

223. Plate 1-4: St. George's Church, Beekman St.;

Clinton Hall, Beekman St. Drawn )iy C. Burton. Engraved
by Hatch and Smillie.

224. Plate 16: St. John's Church, Varick St.; Christ

Church, Anthony St. Drawn by C. Burton. Engraved by
Hatch and Smillie.

* Extremely rare and known to few collectors of the
Bourne views. Not in the Holden, McKee or other sets.
Plate 16 of the series is usually supposed to be the "New
York from Weehawk, ' ' on which the number appears on a few
copies of the earliest state. The plate being larger than the
rest of the series, it was apparently replaced by this, and from
its rarity probably very few were printed.

225. NEW YORK. "The English Church built at New
York." Tracing of the drawing by an English Officer in
1776 showing the ruins of the second Trinity Church after its
destruction by fire. Oblong 4to.

226. NEW YORK. "Careening Place, New York, above
Col. Rutger's, East River." Tracing of a drawing made in
the Revolutionary period. Oblong 4to.

227. NEW YORK. ' ' New York with the "fentrance of the
North and East rivers." Tracing of a drawing of the Revo-
lutionary period. Narrow oblong folio.

228. NEW YORK. "Landing of the British Forces in
the Jerseys on the 20th Nov, 1776, under the command of
Rt. Hon. Lt. Gen. Earl Cornwallis." Tracing of a contem-
porary drawing. Oblong folio.

* Showing the troops climbing the Palisades above Fort
Lee, which caused the abandonment by Washington of that
place.

229. NEW YORK. New- York: lite. Ansicht. Curious
German lithograph, showing New York City from Hoboken.
Pub. at Nurnberg, G. N. Renner, n. d. Ca. 1840. Printed in

COLORS.

230. NEW YORK. City and County Map of New York,
Brooklyn, Williamsburgh, New Jersey and the Adjacent
Waters. By J. H. Colton. 1852. Inset are view of Nieuw
Netherland 1656, Lyne's map of N. Y. 1728, etc. Large folio,
2714 s 52 in. Mounted on canvas.

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A'"ew York City — Continued.

231. NEW YORK. Phelps' New York City ilap with
portions of Brooklyn, Jersey City . . Astoria and Williams-
burgh. 1S57. ^ AVith fourteen inset views including New
lork from Union Square, Merchant's Exchange, etc. Large
folio. Colored, varnished and mounted with roller. 23 x 44 in.

232. NEW YORK. View of Fort Georsje with the City of
New York, 1740; City Hall, Park Theatre, Broadway and
Chatham St. 1822. Valentine's JIanuals Views. Oblong 4to
Proofs. (2)

233. NEW YORK. The Nursery, 6th Av. and 15th St.;
The Grange, residence of Alex. Hamilton ; Old Dutch Houses ;
Residence of the late C. Crolius; etc. Valentine's Manuals
Views. Proofs. (8)

234. NEW YORK. General View of Chatham St., 1858 ;
Burns' Coffee House 1765; Rose Street with the Old Sugar
House, 1858, etc. Valentine's Manuals Views. Seven on a
folio sheet. Undivided proofs.

235. NEW YORK. The First Presidential Mansion,
Cherry St.; Junction of Broadway and the Bowery 1831;
N. Y. State Prison, 1814; etc. Valentine's ilanuals Views.
Eight on two sheets. Undivided proofs.

236. NEW YORK. Washington Institute and City Reser-
voir; Belvidere Club House, ^Montgomery St. 1792; Burn-
ham's Hotel; etc. Valentine's Jlanuals Views. Eight views
on four sheets. Undivided proofs.

237. NEW YORK. Broadway and Grand St., 1818 ; Fly
Market, 1816; Peck Slip, 1850; Post's Paint Store, 1836; etc.
Valentine's Manuals Views. Eight views on four sheets.

UNDiyiDED proofs.

238. NEW YORK. The Beekman Mansion, 52nd St.;
Custom House; Shot Tower, East River; Cit.y Hotel; and
other views from Valentine's Manuals. Twelve views on
three sheets, being undivided proofs.

239. NEW YORK. Government House, 1795, First Dutch
Church, Old City Hall, Old Jail, etc., from Valentine's Man-
uals, with three reproductions of rare views from the New
York Magazine. (12)

240. NEW YORK, ETC. The Beekman ilansion, wood-
cut by Berghman; 'The Old City Hall, eng. by Hatch and
Smillie; The Colden Mansion, scarce lithograph; Weehawken,
by Durand; etc. (16)

241. NEW YORK VIEWS, ETC. A scrap book containing
about 600 woodcuts by Benson J. Lossing, mainly in Proof
State, including a few old buildings (Hotels, etc.), and views
in New York. The other cuts are Views, in America, Histori-
cal Scenes, proofs of illustrations in Mr. Lossing 's publica-
tions, portraits, etc. 4to, roughly half bound.

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242. OSHAWANAH— Tecumseh's Lieutenant, one of the
Six Nations. Daguerreotype. Framed.

* This daguerreotype was taken in 1858, and presented to
Mr. Lossing by Chief Johnson (see No. 160). Pie was famous
in the Battle of the Thames as chief lieutenant under Tecumseh,
and is shown with all his testimonials of bravery. Very rare.

24;]. OSWEGO (FORT). Ground plan of a Fort, not
named but probably Fort Oswego as it existed in the War
of 1812. Colored drawing signed "John S. Allanson. "
101/2 X 7 in.

244. PEALE (CHARLES WILLSON). .Mezzotint por-
trait of the Rev. Joseph Pilmore, engraved by Peale. Second
state — the oval reduced. Original impression. 4to.

245. PETTUS (JOHN J.— Gov. of Miss.). A. L. S., to
Gen. Pillow, dated, Jackson, iliss., May 18th, 1861. 1 page,
4to.

*" Mississippi will lie with you if a iattle is fought at the
mouth of the Ohio," etc.

246. PHILADELPHIA. View of the Water Works at
Centre Square. Engraved by Tiebout after Barralet. Folio,
margins stained.

247. PHILADELPHIA. High Street with the First Pres-
byterian Church taken down in 1820. Engraved by W. Birch.
4to. Slightlly stained.

248. PHILADELPHIA. Girard's Bank, House in Chest-
nut St., The New Theatre, Philadelphia Bank, Fourth St.,
and others by Birch, mostly reprints; etc. '(20)

249. PHILADELPHIA CENTENNIAL, 1876. Wood
]\Ioulds for relief medallions ; Washington, Independence
Hall, Art Gallery (2). Gen. Hawley and A. T. Coshorn. (6)

2,50. PILLOW (GIDEON J.— Confederate General).
A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Gov. ilagoffin of Kentucky, Memphis,
:\lay 1.3, 1861.

* Outlines a plan for the defense of Tennessee and Western
Kentucky, and asks permission to occupy Columbus and to put
up defensive works there.

251. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Three A. L. S. to Gov.
Pettus of ilississippi, Jlay 16 and 25, 1861. Relating to the
movement of troops.

252. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Draft of plan for Organi-
zation of the Army at Columbus into Brigades, in the auto-
graph of Gen. Pillow. This plan was adopted by Gen. Polk.
2 pp. folio; A. L. S. to Gen. Hardee giving his plan of cam-
paign against Cape Girardeau and asking him to cooperate,
Aug. 18, 1861; A. L. S. to Gen. Polk asking for wagons and
mules, Aug. 21, 1861. 3 pieces.

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253. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Two A. L. S. to the Attor-
ney General at Memphis, June, 1861. Relating to a trial by
Court-martial.

254. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Original drafts of Dis-
patches to various military officers, directing the movement
of troops, the organizing of regiments, the handling of sup-
plies, etc. From May 25 to July 20, 1861. All in the auto-
graph and mostly signed by Gen. Pillow. 39 pieces.

255. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Dispatches to various gen-
erals, the Secretary of War, etc., relating to the movement of
troops. Memphis and Port Pillow. May to Dec. 1861. (14)

256. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Thirteen Signed Dispatches
from Gen. Pillow to Governor Harris, and two L. S. from
Gov. Harris to Pillow. May to July 1861. All relate to the
organization and movements of troops, supplies of arms and
food, etc. 15 pieces.

257. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). Three A. L. S. from Gen-
eral Hardee to General Pillow and one from General Hardee
relating to the advance on Cape Girardeau. Aug. 11 to 23,
1861. 4 pieces.

258. [PILLOW (GIDEON J.).] Military letters to Gen.
Pillow written during 1861 by J. H. Nelson, James W. Mc-
Henry, Dr. Jeptha Foulkes, Isaac N. Brown, Milton Haynes,
etc., dated from Fort Pillow, Memphis, Bowling Green, and
other places. (22)

259. POLK (LEONIDAS J.— Confederate General, killed
in 1864). A. L. S., 7 pp. 4to, Memphis, Aug. 13, 1861. To
Gen. G. J. Pillow.

* Interesting letter on the movements that Gen. Pillow was
proposing to make, in opposition to Gen. Polk's orders which
the former General reported he was unable to carry out through
the bad condition of the road. Gen. Polk criticizes the move-
ments, notifies him that the enemy had re-inforced certain
points and therefore the operations must be cautiously carried
out and proposes to visit him to talk over the question of the
proper course of operations for the Army of Tennessee.

260. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio.
Ft. Pillow, Aug. 17, 1861. To Gen. G. J. Pillow.

* Reporting that he has sent instructions to Col. McCown to
occupy and fortify Island No. 10 and giving the movements
of a number of regiments. He also mentions that he has re-
ceived intelligence that Lee has defeated Eosecrans and cap-
tured his command.

261. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 1 p. folio,
Aug. 22, 1861. Directions dated from Fort Pillow for the
assembling of waggons and mules for Gen. Pillow's operations.

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262. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,,
Ft. Pillow, Aug. 23, 1861. To. Gen. G. J. Pillow. In reply
to a complaint hy Gen. Pillow that he was tied down and
allowed no discretion.

263. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 12mo,
ilemphis, Aug. 29, 1861. To Gen. Pillow informing him that
Col. Tilghman has brought information that the enemy intend
an attack on Gen. Pillow.

264. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 1 p. 12mo,
Aug. 30, 1861. A. L. S., 1 p. on second leaf of a letter written
by his aide-de-camp and also with a roply written on it by
Gen. Pillow; A. N. S. in pencil, ordering artillery placed in
position. (3)

265. PORTER (PETER B.— General distinguished in the
War of 1812). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Black Rock, Aug. 11,-
1812. To Gen. Van Rensselaer giving a list of guns, ammuni-
tion and equipage.

266. PORTRAITS. Early Americ.\n Lithographs. Mrs.
Hannah Adams, and Col. William Polk, by Pendleton;
E. A. Holyoke, by the Senefelder Press, Boston; Commodore
Elliot by Newsam and Duval ; Jackson, oval bust with mili-
tary decorations, unsigned. (5)

* A scarce collection of early American lithograph portraits.

267. PORTRAITS. Private plates by Albert Rosen-
thal. Richard Bache, Capt. J. H. Dent, P. S. Duponceau,
Gen. Wade Hampton. Lithographs. 4to. (4)

* Scarce.

268. PORTRAITS. Private plates by H. B. Hall. John
and Lambert Cadwalader, S. Dexter, W. H. Drayton, Tench
Tilghman, J. Bayard Smith, Gen. C. Scott, J. ilorgan, E.
Hand, A. Hamilton, Col. T. Forrest and Tench Francis.
Etchings. 4to. (12)

* All India Proofs.

269. PORTRAITS. Private plates by H. B. Hall. James
Duane, J. Hanson, E. Pendleton, J. Cadwalader. Elias Day-
ton, Tench Francis, A. Hamilton, J. Hazlewood, Jedediah
Huntington and John ilorgan. Etchings. 4to. (10)

* Four are India Proofs.

270. PORTRAITS. Photographs. Parson Brownlow as
an Irishman treading on a snake; An Indian Chief; Gen.
Winder; Robert Rogers and Jacob Duehe from old engrav-
ings ; and others, including a number of autotype portraits of
Robert Proud, James Reed, Gen. S. Smith, Gov. Bloomfleld,
€te. (17)

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271. PORTRAITS. James Mellenry by St. Memin, origi-
nal impression but slightly damaged in the blank margin ; A
later impression of the same ; Gen. IT. Dearborn in the manner
of St. Memin. (3)

272. PORTRAITS. Gen. J. Wilkinson, Gen. Dearborn, Gov.
Shirley, Gen. Braddock, by H. B. Hall; D. T. Valentine,
iMadame Riedesel, proof before all letters, John Adams, Hon.
T. Pickering, Col. John Laurens, Philip Livingston, Col.
Oswald and others. (40)

* Including several scarce portraits and a number of India
Proofs.

273. PORTRAITS. G. R. Gleig, India Proof; Thomas
Paine, by Illman, India Proof; Rev. Sydney Smith, by
Halpin, India Proof; Mr. Holman (Actor), by Heath, on
Large Paper; Lord Brskine; Rt. Hon. Wm. Eden; Lady
Mary Pierrepont, 1710; Earl Percy, old engraving and others.

274. PORTRAITS. E. Denny, private plate; Richard
Dale, by Edwin ; Leslie Combs ; George Clinton, India Proof ;
W. C. Bryant; Gen. Jacob Brown; Aaron Burr; etc. (80)

275. PORTRAITS. Washington Irving by Parker, India
Proof; Fitz-Greene Halleck, India Proof; Comte de Grasse
by Geoffroy, India Proof ; John Jay by Leney ; James Logan ;
Benjamin Franklin; Philip Livingston; and others. (80)

276. PORTRAITS. Zadoc Pratt ; Dr. Physick by Durand ;
Col. John Laurens, India proof ; Richard Peters ; J. D. Ser-
geant, lithograph by Rosenthal; J. Rodman Drake, India
Proof before letters; S. Lee; and others. (90)

277. POUGHKEEPSIE. A View in Hudson's River of
Pakepsey & the Catts Kill Mountains. Sketched by Governor
Pownall, painted and engraved by Paul Sandby. Folio. 1761.
Stained and a little damaged.

278. POUGHKEEPSIE. Map of the City of Poughkeepsie.
Published by Stranahan & Nichols, N. Y. 1867. Colored,
varnished and mounted with roller. 311/2 x 321/2 in.

* The owners of houses and properties are given.

279. PRIESTLEY (JOSEPH— English scientist, dis-
covered Oxygen Gas ; came to America in 1794 and interested
himself in American affairs). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Northumber-
land (Pa.), Jan. 10, 1799. Duplicate copy of a letter to Dr.
Mitchill on a medical case.

280. QUEBEC. Vue du Monastere de I'Hopital General
de Quebec a Notre Dame des Anges. Lithograph by D 'Avig.
non. 4to. To it is attached a written key-plan to the differ-
ent parts of the building. 4to.

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281. QUEBEC. St. John's Gate; Monument to Wolfe and
Montcalm; French Cathedral and Market Square; Parliament
Buildings. Lithographs in colors by Sarony and Major. 4to.
(4)

282. QUINCY (JOSIAH— Author of "History of Har-
vard," etc. Daguerreotype, in morocco case.

* Quiney was chosen President of Harvard in 1829, was
Judge of the Municipal Court of Boston and Mayor of that
City in 1823.

283. BAY (JAMBS— General in the War of 1812) . A. L. S.,
1807; Eli Todd, A. L. S., 1825; R. Tillotson, A. L. S., 1813.;
R. Westerloo, a. L. S., 1811 ; and other miscellaneous letters.
(25)

284. RED RIVER CAMPAIGN. Manuscript narrative
written by Brigadier-General George B. Drake, signed, on 30
pages of note-paper.

* An interesting narrative covering the operation from March
13, to May 20, 1864, with details of the battles and strategy.

285. REVERE (PAUL). The Royal American Magazine
for March, 1775, Number III, Volume II. With the original
front wrapper. Uncut. A portion of the wrapper is missing
and several leaves are missing at the end, the number ending
at p. 108. Boston : Greenleaf, 1775

* Very Rare. The frontispiece is an engraving by Paul
Eevere ' ' America in Distress. ' '

286. REYNOLDS (THOMAS C— Confederate Acting
Governor of Missouri). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Columbus, Ky.,
Oct. 10th, 1861. To Gen. Pillow.

* Gen. Lyons ' prompt action in Missouri had caused Gover-
nor Jackson and the legislature to retire from the capital, and
Reynolds assumed power in his absence. It is noteworthy,
however, that he writes from Columbus, Kentucky. The letter
is complimentary: "One of the earliest and most ardent of
our friends, you led your irave countrymen to our aid when
almost our entire territory had been overrun hy foes, and in-
ternal sedition, insolent by claiming to represent the sovereignty
of our people, had assumed to abolish the regular government
of the State," etc.

287. RHETT (ROBERT BARNWELL— S. Carolina poli-
tician, active in the movement for secession). Two A. L. S.,
Feb. 11 and 13, 1861, accompanied by a contemporary photo-
graph in Confederate military uniform.

* Interesting letters on the movement for secession written
during the time he presided over the Committee preparing the
Confederate Constitution for the State.

288. RICHMOND, VA. Castle Thunder; Parmer's Bank,
Custom House and Treasury; Spottswood Hotel; Governor's
House; Jeff. Davis' Residence; etc. Lithographs in color by
Sachse after drawings by F. Dielman. 1865. (8)

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289. ROBERTSON (GEN. JAMBS— Of Tennessee)..
Daguerreotype, framed, with his name on a slip written by
Mr. Lossmg. ["War of 1812," page 747.]

* Gen. Robertson was called "The Father of Tennessee;"
emigrated there in 1760, and in 1779 arrived on the spot where
Nashville now stands. There he established a settlement and
built a fort which he successfully defended against 700 Chero-
kees in 1781. In 1812 the Government appointed him Indian
Agent to the Chickasaw Tribes, -nith whom he dealt wisely and
justly.

390. ROSBCRANS (MAJ. GEN. W. S.). A. L. S. to Brig.
Gen. W. W. Burns, 1 page, 4to. Murfreesboro, June 13th,
1863, asking the reasons for his resignation.

* ' ' Could your course at the Council after the Battle of
Fredericlcshurg have had anything to do with what has hap-
pened?"

291. RHODE ISLAND. Tax list for the Inhabitants of
Jamestown, for Aug. 6, 1765, 1 p. folio. Copy of the finding
of a coroner's inquisition at Jamestown, June 30, 1767, 1 p.
folio. 2 pieces.

* The tax-list contains over eighty names.

292. RHODE ISLAND. A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, from Isaac
Pierce to Edward Hull, President of the Town Council of
Jamestown, July 15, 1771. A vigorous protest against the
action of the Town Council in trying to force him out of
town.

293. SAVAGE (JOHN HOUSTON— M. C, served in the
Mexican "War and was Colonel in the Confederate army).
A. L. S., 4to, Smithville, April 21, 1861. To Gov. Isham G.
Harris of Tennessee.

* "I am willing io engage actively in putting Tennessee in
condition to assist the people of the South ... 7 thinJc we can
secede by the 4th of July."

294. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Conclusion of an
A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, n. d., to Robert Morris on the dealings
of Congress with the Indians.

295. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Original draft of a
letter on the charges against him. Not signed, but entirely in
his handwriting. 8 pp. folio. Albany, Dec. 1, 1781; also,
1 sheet folio, part of a draft of a letter, mentioning Joseph
Brant. 3 pieces.

*' At this time Gen. Schuyler was acting as Indian Commis-
sioner, as well as State Senator and advisor to Washington.
There are numerous references to Bidian affairs in the letter.

296. SCHUYLER (PETER). Four A. L. S. to Stephen Van
Rensselaer in regard to the candidacy of General Schuyler
for Senator, etc. Dated Palatine, March 26, 1785, to April,
1791. 4 pieces.

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297. SCHUYLER FAillLY. A. L. S. of Philip J. Schuykr,
Philip P. Schuyler, John B. Schuyler and others of the family.

298. SHERIDAN (GEN. PHILIP H.). Map of the Battle-
field of C:edar Creek, Oct. 19, 1864, and the Cavalry Fight of
Tonisbrook. Drawn and lithographed under the direction of
Brvt. Lt.-Col. G. L. Gillespie. Positions of the contending
forces print-ed in colors. Large folio.

* Autographed by Gen. Sheridan. An interesting association
map of Sheridan 's most famous battle.

299. SHERIDAN (GEN. PHILIP H.). Map of Central
Virginia showing Gen. Sheridan's Campaigns and rnarches,
1864-65. Drawn and lithographed under the direction of
Brvt. Maj. G. L. Gillespie. Oct. 1865. Large folio.

* Autographed by Gen. Sheridan.

300. SHERIDAN (GEN. PHILIP H.). Battle-field of
Dinwiddle C. H., March 31, 1865. Surveyed, drawn and
lithographed under the direction of Brvt. Maj. G. L. Gillespie,
July 1865. The various positions of the contending forces
printed in color. Large folio.

* Autographed by Gen. Sheridan.

301. SHERIDAN (GEN. PH:ILIP H.). Map of the Upper
Potomac from McCoy's Perry to Conrad's Perry, with adja-
cent portions of Maryland and Virginia showing the Opera-
tions of the Army of the Shenandoah. Drawn and litho-
graphed under the direction of Brvt. Maj. G. L. Gillespie,
Oct. 1865. Very large folio, 70x56 in.

* Autographed by Gen. Sheridan. This map shows the whole
of the Shenandoah Valley, positions at the Battle of Win-
chester, etc. Routes and positions printed in colors.

302. SHERIDAN (GEN. PHILIP H.). Battle-field of
Five Forks, Aprill 1, 1865. Surveyed, drawn and litho-
graphed under the direction of Brvt. Maj. G. L. Gillespie,
July, 1865. The positions of the contending forces printed
in colors. Large folio.

* Autographed by Gen. Sheridan.

303_. SHERMAN (GEN. W. T.). Maps of Georgia, South
Carolina, etc. ; route of the marches from Atlanta to Golds-
boro, N. C. ; the operations that resulted in the capture of
Atlanta; and other similar official maps, illustrating Sher-
man's campaign. Large folio, etc. (12)

304. SHILOH (BATTLE OF). "The Battle of Shiloh.
Field of Shiloh, Tennessee, April 14th, 1862." Privately
printed pamphlet signed "W.W.W." 8vo, p. 8. Without
imprint.

* The writer was in the 15th Regulars and arrived with his
regiment on the battle-field on the evening of the first day's
fighting, and gives an account of the battle of the second day.
Very rare. Probably written by Capt. William W. Wise, who
was promoted for bravery at -Shiloh, and next year was fatally
wounded at the Battle of Murf reesboro '.

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305. SHOLES (STANTON— Ohio Pioneer served in the
Eevolution). Daguerreotype, unframed, bent.

* Sholes was 96 years of age when Mr. Lossing saw him in
1867. He had run away from home in Connecticut and served
in the Revolution and about 1805 settled . on the Ohio Eiver.
During 1812 he was given a Commission by Madison and served
under Harrison in the Northwest Campaign.

306. SMITH (MELANCTON). A. L. S., 1796; Smith
Thompson, A. L. S., n. d. ; Jonathan Chipman, A. L. S.,
1773 ; JoRis Brinckerhopp, a. L. S. in Dutch, New York,
1755 ; Gen. A. Giles, A. L. S., 1808 ; R. K. Van Eensselaeb,
A. L. S., 1792; Henry A. Livingston, A. L. S., 1809; and
other miscellaneous letters and documents. (40)

307. SNEBD (JOHN L. T.— Confederate General).
A. L. S. to Gen. Pillow, reporting his situation at Randolph,
June 7th, 1861. 2 pp. 4to.

* '^We will be ready for a fight against a doiible force in a
few days. When are they coming?''

308. SOUTH CAROLINA. Legal document signed twice
by Dougal Campbell, Justice, in the case of an assault on a
marshal. Signed also by George Beasley. March, 1767.

309. [STONEJIAN (GEORGE— Civil War General, Gov.
California, &c.).] Details of "Stoneman's Last Raid," 5 pp.
4to, in the autograph of Major E. C. Moderwell ; with A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, from the latter, Geneseo, Ills., Nov. 23, 1867. 2
pieces.

** In this raid, 6000 prisoners were captured. Lossing terms
it, — "one of the most gallant little exploits of the war." See
his ' ' Civil War in America, ' ' for woodcut of bridge mentioned,
Stoneman's method of ruining a railroad as described in
Moderwell's account herewith, etc.

310. STUART (J. E. B. — Distinguished Confederate Cav-
alry General). Contemporary copy of a letter from Gen.
Stuart to Gen. Longstreet dated "Munson's Hill, Sept. 14,
1861," defending the position taken up by the guns at the
action "yesterday" and denying that they were rashly ex-
posed. 2 pp. folio.

311. STUYVESANT (PETER — Last Dutch Governor of
the New Netherland). Document Signed by Stuyvesant as
Governor, at Fort Amsterdam, May 20, 1664. With addi-
tional signature of Cornells van Ruijven, the Secretary of the
Colony. With fine impression of the seal with device of the
beaver. Folio. In perfect condition. Grant of land at
Canarsie, Long Island to Goovert Loockerman.

* Splendid specimen framed in the wood of the Stuyve-
sant Peak Tkee. The pear-tree, of which the frame is made,
was planted by Stuyvesant in 1647 in the garden of his farm
in the "Bouwery" (close to Third Avenue and Thirteenth
' Street) and was in existence until 1867. On the back is pasted

a certificate in the handwriting of Benjamin E. Winthrop stat-
ing the frame is made from the pear tree, and that this year
(]864) it has every appearance of lasting for many years.
Below he gives a short genealogy showing his descent from
Governor Peter Stuyvesant, and an impression of the Gover-
nor 's private seal.

The document is dated about six months before the English
capture of the City. Goovert Looekerman was one of the leading
merchants in New Amsterdam and a large trader with the In-
dians. Cornells van Euijven was the Secretary of the Colony,
and accejjting the English occupation was appointed by them
receiver of the property of the Dutch West-India Company.
Steendam dedicated his poem in praise of New Netherland to
him.

312. TANNER'S ENGRAVING OF THE VICTORY OF
LAKE ERIE. Original copy of the Key-plan giving an out-
line of the ships and descriptive text. Small 4to.

* This key-plan is very rare.

313. TAYLOR (ROBERT BARRAUD— 1774-1834, Judge
of Virginia Court). Daguerreotype framed, with his name
on a slip written by Mr. Lossing.

* Gen. Taylor was in command of the defense of Norfolk,
Va., in the War of 1812, during the summer of 1813, when the
British entered Hampton Roads.

314. TEA-TAX CARICATURE. Liberty Triumphant; or,
The Downfall of Oppression. Engraving showing England
and America, the tea-ships in Boston Harbor and a small view
of New York, with many figures — including Lord North, Lord
Bute, etc., on the one side, and America as a woman supported
by a number of Indians (Bostonians) opposed by a party of
unpatriotic Americans — on the other. 4to.

* A contemporary and very rare engraving, probably of
American execution.

315. THOMPSON (SMITH— Secretary of the Navy under
Monroe). A. L. S. (several) ; N. W. Taylor, A. L. S., 1808;
Rensselaer Westerloo, A. L. S., 1803 ; and other miscellane-
ous letters. (33)

316. TILGHMAN (LLOYD— Served in the Mexican War,
Confederate General, commanded at Fort Henry when at-
tacked by Grant, killed at Champion Hill). A. L. S., 4to,
Fort Donelson, Jan. 28, 1862. To Gov. Isham G. Harris. On
the legal business of a relative.

* Written a week before Gen. Tilghman was forced to sur-
render at Fort Henry.

317. TIPPECANOE (BATTLE OP). View of Tippecanoe
Battle Ground, taken in March 1840 by M. H, Winton. With
certificate to its accuracy signed by members of the Whig
Central Committee of Tippecanoe County. Lithograph. Ob-
long folio. Copyright by N. Jaeacks in Ohio 1840.

* Very Eare. Probably executed in Tippecanoe County.

40'

318. TODD (COL. C. S.— Kentucky Pioneer). Early Glass
Negative (repaired).

* Col. Todd joined Harrison and was very active in the
Northwestern Campaign of 1812, especially at the Battle of the
Thames. He later assisted in preparing the "Life of Har-
rison," was Minister to Eussia, etc.

319. TRESCOT (WILLIAM H.— Assistant Secretary of
State at the outbreak of the Civil War, resigned on the seces-
sion of S. Carolina). A. L. Signed in initials, 3 pp. 4to,
Washington, Nov. 1, 1860. To Col. R. B. Rhett, editor of the
Charleston Mercury.

* Eemarkably interesting letter marked "Private and Con-
fidential," giving the opinion of Howell Cobb on proposed
secession. He writes that Mr. Cobb thinks the time has now
come for resistance, that upon the election of Lincoln Georgia
will secede, and other States will follow; the act of secession
should take place on March 4, and he is opposed to any pro-
posed Southern convention to talk matters over; money should '
be held in readiness, etc.

320. UNION GENERALS. G. B. McClellan, Burnside and
Fremont. Engraved portraits by Buttre. Large folio. 1864.
(3)

321. U. S. FRIGATE "CONSTITUION" named "Old
Ironsides. ' ' Old glass negative with title, small blank corner
broken off, and composition worn away from the reverse.

* Famous for the engagement with the ' ' Guerriere ' ' in the
War of 1812.

322. VAN KLEEK (LEONARD). D. S. July 1754, power
of attorney; Hugeb (Daniel), A. L. S., 1802; W. Hammond,
Utica, 1804, to Gen. Schuyler; Abr. Hoffman, receipt; and
other A. L. S. and L. S. (12)

323. VAUGHAN (CAPT. WM.— Sailing master at Sackett's
Harbor). Daguerreotype, framed, with name written on
slip by Mr. Lossing, see "War of 1812," page 368.

* Capt. Vaughan was born at Wilkes-Barre, and was two
years old at the time of the Massacre, whence his mother fled
with him over the mountains. He was very active during the
War of 1812 on Lake Ontario and assisted at the rout of the
British at Sackett's Harbor.

324. VICKSBURG (SIEGE OF). The Siege of Vicksburg,
its approaches by Yazoo Pass and other Routes. Folio map
with explanatorv text, lithographed by W. R. Robertson, Mo-
bile, T. S. Hardee, del. Published by S. H. Goetzel, Mobile,

May 1, 1863. ^ ^ , ,,., ^ .

* A rare map issued by the Confederacy, while Grant was
still trying to make his way through Yazoo Pass. The scarcity
of paper at this time in the South is shown by its being printed
on a sheet taken from a stock of sample commercial paper.

325. VICKSBURG (SIEGE OF). Interview of Grant and
Pemberton. Original dramng in black and white by H. L.
Stephens, painted on card. Signed 71/2 x 6 m. With India

proof engraving.

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3l'6. views. State House Philadelphia, by Illman after
C. W. Peale; Oswego City Library, rare old lithograph; Early
Home of Lincoln as it now stands, by Buttre, 1860; San Louis,
^liss., by Meyer, ca. 1830 ; Navy Point, Lake Ontario, ca. 1812 ;
Fort Niagara, aquatint by Strickland ; York on Lake Ontario,
ca. 1812; Devon, and, ^Mendenhall Ferry, Pa., by W. Birch;
Pittsburg, by Graham, ca. 1810; and others miscellaneous.
(81)

327. WALLACE (GEN. LEW). The Stolen Stars, poem,
published in broadside form with colored borders for the
Great Western Sanitary Fair; Certificate of the Brooklyn
Sanit.vjby Fair; Certificate of the Cape Cod Association, with
view of Provincetown, 1620, etc. ; Interior of Independence
Hall in colors ; and others various. (15)

328. WAR OF 1812. CO.MMODORE CHAUNCEY'S
ORDERS TO TAKE COAOIAND ON THE GREAT LAKES.
Letter-press copy made before the signature, dated Navy De-
partment, 31 Aug. 1812. 4 pp. Ito.

* The original letter press copy of this valuable and
important doct'mext, and possibly the only record of it in
EXISTENCE. The letter is headed ' ' Confidential and Official. ' '
and commences: "The .season has arrived when your country
requires your active services. The President of the United
States has determined to obtain command of the Lakes Ontario
4~ Erie, with the least possible delay — and the execution of this
highly important ohject is committed to you. With respect
to the means to he employed you will consider yourself unre-
strained, minor interests must yield to the greater. The ob-
ject must he accomplished ; cf- cdl the means which you may
judge essetttial must he employed." Instructions follow as
to obtaining arms and ammunition, the appointment of offi-
cers, the number of marines that will be detailed for his orders,
and he is ordered to concentrate them at Sackett 's Harbor and
Buffalo. The letter concludes: "In conferring upon you this
appointment 4' this unlimited authority to provide the requisite
means to carry into effect the object of the operations you will
find evidence of the very high confidence placed by your govern-
ment in your capacity, discretion, valor 4" vigor." One pas-
sage in the letter refers to the advantage of using a cipher in
communicating. A cipher was sent to Commodore Chauncey
in a letter on the following day, and this letter is now" in the
possession of the New York Historical Society.

329. WAR OP 1812. ADMIRAL COCKBURN BURNING
& PLUNDERING HAVRE DE GRACE. Rare colored
American contemporary caricature. Etching. Small folio.

330. WAR OF 1812. CONTEMPORARY MAP OF THE:
CAPTURE OF FORT GEORGE, NIAGARA. Folio, map in
pen-and-ink, drawn on a scale of 300 yards to one inch, made
by Capt. Joseph G. Totten, showing the entrance to Niagara
River from Lake Ontario and the British and American de-

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fences on each side. Drawn to show the attack on Fort
Georoe, the line of I'etreat of the British, etc. With a signed
antograph note by Capt. Totten.

* The map is reprodiieed on a small scale in Lossing's Field
Book of the War of 1S12, p. 599. Capt. Totten was distin-
guished in the Battle of Qneenstown, where he came to the assist-
ance of Winfield Scott, who was attacked by Indians after his
surrender.

331. AYAE OF 1812. A ilap of Saekett's Harbor with
ilihtary Works, 1813. From a drawing by Patrick May, a
soldier there for two years. Very neatly drawn map, with
coloring. 7 x 121/2 in. On card.

* The original map drawn for Lossing's Field Book of the
War of 1812, but reduced slightly in the volume.

332. WAR OF 1812. Petition in favor of a soldier con-
demned by conrt-martial. Signed in autograph by Col. W. E.
Boswell, Alajor Peter Dudley and several others. 1 p. folio.

* The petition is endorsed "August 26, 1813." Col. Bos-
well was greatly distignuished in the defence of Fort Meigs
against General Proctor, commanding the part of the boat ex-
pedition that escaped the massacre. The autograph is the
identical one reproduced in Lossing 's Field Book of the War of
1812," p. 487.

383. WAR OF 1812. The Surrender of General Hull.
Black and white drawing by H. L. Stephens. 7i/o x 6 in.
Accompanied by a proof engraving of the drawing.

334. WAR OF 1813. Printed Broadside. "Circular Let-
ter. Adjutant-General's Office, New York, 22 April, 1812."
Complete list, and numbers of the brigades of infantry and
cavalry of the state, with their Commanding Officers, and simi-
lar list of the regiments attached to them. 2 pp. large folio.
With autograph signature of William Paulding.

335. WAR OF 1812. Craney Island. Sketch taken from
Lieut. Richard Delafield's Map in the Navy Dept. made in
1823 ; on folded sheet of tracing paper (somewhat torn) Made
at the Navy Dept. Feb. 8, 1849. Colored wash-drawing show-
ing the position of the forces. A. L. S. by Charles James
Faulkner. 1 p. 4to. Martinsburg, Aug. 1853. To B. J.
Lossing ; with franked envelope. Together 4 pieces.

336. WAR OF 1812. Two Manuscript Narratives, one of
6 pp. 4to, another of 7 pp. 4to, both in same handwriting, con-
taining details of the Fall of Fort George, May 27, 1813, and
the Destruction of Buffalo, Dec. 29-30, 1813. Without dates
and signatures. (Several pages lacking in each, and a num-
ber of folds worn).

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337. WASPIINGTON (GEORGE). Autograph letter in
the third person. 1 p. 4to, May 15, 1780. With wax-seal bear-
ing Washington's arms. The letter is pasted upon thin card
and is very slightly stained.

* Pine specimen. Accompanying it is an A. L. S. of Benson
J. Lossing on the letter which is addressed to Lord Stirling.
Washington declines dining with that General on the plea of
"unavoidable business." Mr. Lossing points out that Lafay-
ette had at that date just reached head-quarters, bringing news
that a French fleet and army was on the way to America and
that the business on which Washington was engaged was prob-
ably preparing for the reception of the French, having pilots
for the ships in waiting along the coast, etc.

338. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Certificate of Mem-
bership in the Order of the Cincinnati, signed in blank by
Washington and General Knox. Velliun. Folio.

* The signatures are much faded.

339. [WASHINGTON (GEORGE).] Orderly Book of
Lieut.-Col. Henry Beekman Livingston, containing copies of
Letters from Gen. Washington, Clinton, Trumbull, Hamilton,
Hancock, and others; most of which were military orders
received between June 1776 and May 1783. About 20 written
pages, in a thick blank-book. Small folio, vellum.

"* A MOST INETEKESTINS REVOLUTIONARY ITEM. Livingston
was a personal friend of both Washington and Lafayette, and
aide-de-camp to Schuyler in 1776, and promoted to brigadier-
general at the close of the war. In these letters mention is
made of many prominent persons and events: — as the burning
of Kingston, the New Jersey campaign. Gen. Gates, Gen. Lin-
coln, Rogers ' Rangers, and events of importance. The refer-
ences to Washington are numerous.

340. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). The Address of Gen.
Washington to the People of America on his declining the
Presidency of the United States. Broadside printed in double
columns at the top, a Profile Portrait of Washington engraved
by W. Evans after Wright. A little stained and a slight tear
in the text. Mounted on canvas and stretcher. 33 x 18 in.

** Presented to Mr. Lossing by Alexander Anderson, the
engraver, with the latter 's autograph inscription written in the
margin. Rare.

341. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Full length, standing,
the Lansdowne portrait. Engraved by John Chorley, Boston.
Folio. Has been torn and repaired.

* Open Letter Proof. Scarce Original before the address of
any of the printers.

342. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Engraved portrait by
W. Sharp with motto "Don't Tread On Me." London, 1780.
Scarce.

343. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Engraved portrait by
B. L. Prevost after Du Simitiere. On Large Paper,

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344. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Portraits eng. by Adam
after Du Simitiere ; by J. G. Walker, 1800, and by W. Holl,
India Proof. (3)

345. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Various engraved por-
traits by Fairman, Pekenino and others, together with a litho-
graph of the Tomb at Mount Vernon by Doughty. (6)

346. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Full bust portrait,
looking to left. Dessine par Couder, grave par Blanchard.
Polio ; Bust looking to left, Drawn by B. Trott, Fairman and
Child, Sc. 4to. (2)

347. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). The Sharpless bust,
photograph on broadside 'The Character of Washington,"
printed in gold and colors ; Photograph of the cameo by Ser-
gent; the Birch portrait engraved by Holl, two India Proofs
and other engraved portraits. (12)

348. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Washington, full-
length on horseback, engraved portrait, India Proof Before
All Letters; Martha Washington, by Buttre, two copies; to-
gether with Sir Walter Scott, by Dick, and B. W. Noel, mezzo-
tint by Cousins, Proof. Folio engravings. (5)

349. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Washington at Kip'»
Bay. Black and white drawing by H. L. Stephens. 8 x 6 in.
Accompanied by a proof engraving of the drawing. (2)

350. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Washington delivering
his Inaugural Address. Black and white drawing by H. L.
Stephens. 7^2 ^ 6 in. Accompanied by a proof engraving
of the drawing. (2)

351. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Washington's Sepul-
chre, Mt. Vernon. Aquatint by J. Hill after J. Shaw. Small
folio.

352. [WASHINGTON (GEORGE).] Mezzotint bust por-
trait in a circle in the manner of St. Memin, engraved by Roy,
Paris, with inscription, "J. Greenwood Surgeon Dentist to his
Excellency George Washington, late Prest. of the U. S. A.
No. 15 opposite the Park New Tork near the Theatre." 12mo.

* A rare portrait of Washington 's dentist. Mr. Lossing has
written on the top: "Dr. Harris of Baltimore has half of the
upper teeth made by Greenwood for Washington. Workman-
ship exquisite, all made of ivory and very light and delicate."
Washington's set of false teeth is evident in the Stuart por-
traits.

353. WASHINGTON AND FRANKLIN. Proceedings in
the H. of R. on the presentation of the Sword of Washington
and the Staff of Franklin, Feb. 7, 1843. Printed pamphlet,
pp. 15. Washington, 1843.

* Contains a full description of the sword worn by Washing-
ton during the Eevolutionary War; the staff of Franklin was-
his walking-stiek.

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354. WEST POINT. Finely executed Water-Color Draw-
ing of West Point, showing two of the buildings and a few of
the Cadets. Signed W. A. K. M. 1859. 9 inches by 11%
inches.

355. WINDER (JOHN HENRY— Confederate General;
had charge of Libby and Andersonville prisons and accused of
great cruelty). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, Richmond, Dec. 18, 1861.
Priendljr letter.

356. YATES (RICHARD— War Governor of Illinois).
Home reception to Governor Yates : Enthusiastic Demonstra-
tion at Jacksonville, Jan. 17, 1865. Printed pamphlet, 8vo,
wrappers, pp. 19. Springfield, 1865.

* Laid in is an excerpt from the Chicago Eepubliean, July
13, 186.5, reporting a speech at Elgin by Gov. Yates on July 4,
186.5, on the margin of which he has pencilled "My speech at
Elgin iadly hatched hy reporters; my friends in Chicago are
having published in pamphlet revised by me."

357. ZOLLICOPPER (FELIX K.— Confederate General).
A. D. S. A Report, 6 pp. large folio, to Governor Isham G.
Harris, relative to the condition of the Confederate States as
to men and munitions of war at the outbreak of the Rebellion.
Nashville, ]\Iay — , 1861.

* He writes with much detail. Also, mentions that the British
Government was resolved to open the Southern ports, and that
in reply to Seward 's request for a three-months ' delay, Lord
Lyons had said, — ' ' No, sir ; not three weeks. ' ' Half of the
first page in the writing of a secretary.

358. ZOLLICOFFER (GEN. FELIX K.). Letter Book
containing copies of the correspondence between Gen. Zolli-
coffer and Generals Pillow, Anderson, Caswell, and other Con-
federate officers. Small folio blank-book, -with about 50 letters
and dispatches, for the most part in the handwriting of his
aide, H. R. Fogg. Nashville, July 15-25, 1861.

* At the opening of the war Zollicoffer was made a Briga-
dier General. The letters refer to the organization of his
army. He was killed between the lines before his troops had
seen any actual fighting.

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No. 1031

Americana

THE LIBRARY OF THE LATE

^Benson 3. Hossins

AMEEICAN HISTORIAN

PART VI

LETTERS, DOCUMEISTTS, AND PAMPHLETS MAINLY

OF THE REVOLUTION, WAR OF 1812, AND

THE CIVIL WAR

<Si\s ffipunlttttntt:

Lbtteks op Petilip Schuylek, Gen. John Sullivan, Col. Aemstiiong,
and others.

nf 1B12:

Letters of Gen. James Wilkinson, and Narratives op the War,

INCLUDING A MANUSCRIPT DiARY BY TJSHER PaESONS.

ilrxttan Mar;

The Reduction op Vera Cruz and the City op Mexico, in a series
OP letters prom Gen. Pillow to his Wipe.

®Ijf Ciutl War:

Contemporaneous Narratives op Battles by General Oppicers,
INCLUDING Lew Wallace ; Conpedh.rate Publications ; Letters
OP Confederate Officers, including Polk, Pillow, Hardee,
J. E. B. Stuart, and others.

Abraljam Etittnltt:

An interesting Collection of Material relating to the President.

AHtngraplj ffitttpra:

Of Pob, Longfellow, Bryant, and others.

l&xtvas, iiapa, unit Sraurittgo :

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1. AINSLIE (HEW). A. L. S., 1869; and A. L. S., L. S.,
etc., of Robert G-. Livingston, 1783; Hamilton Fish, 1854;
George Ripley, 1862; S. I. Prime, n. d.; etc. (25)

2. ALBANY, N. Y. "Manor House Albany, N. Y. The
Seat of Gen'l Stephen Van Rensselaer." Tinted lithograph
by Eugene Sintzenich, printed by J. H. Hall. Small 4to,
very scarce. Good condition with margins.

3. ALMANAC FOR 1799. The United States Almanac
for 1799 .... Also, a variety of Entertaining matter in prose
and verse. By Abraham Shoemaker, 12mo, original wrappers,
pp. 36. Elizabeth-Town (1798)

4. ANDERSONVILLE PRISON. Statement of Mortality
in 1864-5, A. D. S., 3 pp. folio, by Dr. H. C. Huntsman, with
A. L. S. from him sending the same, Oskaloosa, loa, Dec. 1,

1866. (2)

* Dr. Huntsman apparently compiled this from a .Journal
kept in the Militaiy Prison at Andersonville, Ga. He gives the
daily mortality, average number of prisoners, etc.

6. ARMSTRONG (JOHN— Author of the noted "New-
burg Letter"). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Red Hook, May 17, 1836.

* To Maj. Brown, Sackett's Harbor, on the services of Gen.
Brown in the War of 1812, Gen. Izzard's "reprehensible
delay, ' ' etc.

6. ASTOR (JOHN JACOB). Cut signature with A. L. S.
of Wm. B. Actor, N. Y., 1854, on a biography of his father.

7. BAILEY (ADMIRAL THEODORUS). Two A. L. S.,
Jan. 17 and Feb. 1, 1868; Pen-and-ink drawing by him of
forcing the passage of the Forts at New Orleans; Signed
Deposition of his Claim, for the Bounty and Prize Money;
copy of a deposition by Lt. N. B. Harrison ; A. L. S. of Mr.
Lossing. Together 23 pp. 4to and folio. (6 pieces.)

8. BALTLMORE (UNION) CONVENTION OF 1860.
The Loekport Chronicle, Extra. Narrow folio, printed on one
side only. Announcing the acceptance of Bell and Everett;
with A.L. S., 4to, N. Y., Apl. 20, 1865, of "Washington Hunt
relating to it. (2)

9. BABTON (COL. W. B.). A. L. S. (marked 'copy'),
Oct. 23, 1862, 7 pp. 4to, Hdqts., U. S. Forces, on the Savannah
Riv€r, Ft. Pulaski, narrating the details of his Expedition
up the Coosahatchie River and the action with the Con-
federates.

10. BATTLES OF THE WAR OF 1812. Lake Erie,
Sep. 10, 1813. A. D., 3rd person, of Ezekiel Fowler, quarter-
master on the "Flag Ship Lawrence," a memorandum of th-e
engagement. 4 pp. 4to (18'52), edges time stained and rubbed.

* "I was one of the four persons who rowed Com. Perry from
the Lawrence to the Niagara," etc.

11. Lake Erie. Sep. 10, 1813. A. L. S. of Com.

Stephen Champlin. 2 pp. 4to, Buffalo, Oct. 22, 1862. On the
Civil War.

* Champlin was in command of the ' ' Scorpion, ' ' which fired
the first shot and was near the Lawrence during the whole
engagement.

12. The Thames. Oct. 6, 1813. A. MS. Account by

Samuel Theobald, 12 pp. 4to, Greenville, Miss., Jan. 16, 1861 ;
Daguerreotype, photograph (faded), and India proof
(stained) portraits of Col. Wm. Brown, with A. L. S. from
his son, 1861, relating to them. (6 pieces.)

* Samuel Theobald was on the staff of Col. E. M. Johnson;
he kept a diary which was the basis of this long and valuable
letter, particularly in regard to the oft repeated question,
"Who killed Tecumseh?"

13. Plattsburgh. Sep. 11, 1814. Pen-and-ink draw-
ing, with cover endorsed, "View of the Naval Battle off
Plattsburgh, in handwriting of R. H. Walworth and John
Palmer, et al." Folio.

* The drawing is probably about the time of or a little after
tte battle.

14. BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR. Phillippi, West
Va. June 3, 1861. A. L. S. of H. J. Johnson, 2 pp. 4to,
Cumberland, Md., Feb. 27, 1865, with large map in blue and
black ink of the i)attlefleld. (2)"

* "The General's capture on the Slat inst. disarranges a plan
he had made to furnish yov, with some interesting facts in rela-
tion to the Phillippi affair." This was Gen. Benj. F. Kelley,
who had surprised and defeated the Confederate forces under
Porterfield, at Phillippi.

15. Big Bethel, Va. June 10, 1861. Pencil map

drawn by Jas. W. Shuster of Poughkeepsie (who was in the
battle) at Fortress Monroe on the day after the engagement.
8 X 10 inches.

4

16. BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR. Fair Oaks and
Seven Pines (Hay 31— June 1, 1862). A. L. S. of Col. John
Ely, SIX pages, 8vo, "In the Field," New Baltimore, Fauquier
Co., Va., Nov. 11, 1862..

*"The action began by an attacls from the Eebel force
(under Jos. E. Johnston) at 1 o'clock: P. M...Gen Casey's
front rested on and across the JSiehmond # York river B. B. at
the 6-mile post from Bichmond. Our Beg't was at once
ordered by Gen. Kcyes to the front to support Casey's lines...
ice got into position by S F. M. the 23rd got into position
under a deadly fire but were masled from the enemy by a strip
of tliiek loiv bushes — they soon got our range as we had theirs,"
etc. Col. Ely was wounded at 3 o'clock and retired from the
field at 5 ; he reports losses of 3,000 and the Rebel loss 4,250.

17. MuNPOEDViLLE, Ky. Sep. 14, 1862. Map in

colored ink and pencil of the fortifications on the Green
River, Munfordville, Ky., by Chaplain S. Bowers, 67th Ind.
Vol's., folio; A. L. S. of S. Bowers, 8vo, Brownstown, Ind.,
Oct. 7, 1862, enclosing an account of the battle (clipping) ;
A. L. S. of S. Bowers, the same, Dec. 7, 1862, enclosing the
drawing first mentioned above. (3 pieces.)

18. Antietam. Scene of action at Sharpsburg, Sep.

17, 1862. Plan drawn in pen and ink by Gen. I. Duryee, in
the Field, in red and black ink.

19. Fredericksburg. Dec. 11, 1862. A. L. S., 4 pp.

4to, Washington, Apl. 11, 1868, of Capt. L. B. Norton, on the
Signal Corps Service at Fredericksburg and "Burnside's
Mud March."

* Correcting a statement in Hotclikiss & Allen 's ' ' Battlefields
of A^irginia ' ' stating that ' ' a discovery of the alphabet of the
Federal Signals enabled Lee's Signal officers to read the orders
sent from Burnside's Headquarters." Capt. Norton denies that
the ' ' cipher code ' ' was ever known, although the simple code
of each side was readily deciphered by the other. He gives an
instance of sending Jackson 's Corp " on a fool errand 20 miles
down the Rappahannock" by a bogus message.

20. ■ MoNOCACY River, Md. July 9, 1864. , A. L. S.,

8vo, N. Y., July 12, 1866, from Col. Sam. B. Lawrence, Gen.
Wallace's Chief of Staff, sending the accompanying manu-
script account of the battle; Lawrence's AuTOGR.i.PH MS.
Account of the Battle, 8 pp. 4to; envelope. (3)

* Lee had crossed the Potomac and threatened Baltimore and
Washington, and defeated "Wallace in this battle. Col. Law-
rence writes: "The accompanying papers are a copy of the
manuscript I read to you with some additional information .. .
if you would Ule more details it will give me pleasure to fur-
7iish them." Wallace was not censured for defeat as his check
to Gen. Early gave time for re-enforcements to reach Wash-
ington.

21. Gainsville and Manassas, 1864, MS., unsigned,

4 pp. folio, giving an account of King's division of McDowell's
Corps at Gainesville and IManassas, 1864, with a pencil map ;
with a similar document of 5 pp. folio, unsigned, narrating
the Federal Operations at Union, Virginia, November, 1862.
(3)

22. BATTLES OF THE CIVIL WAR. Palmetto Ranch,
Texas, May 13, 1865. Signed autograph copy of Gen. T. H.
Barton's Official Report to Gen. Thomas of the Battle at
Palmetto Ranch, Texas, May 13, 1865, with A. L. S. 11 pp.
folio, with Signed carte-de-visite photograph of Gen. Barrett.
(5 pieces.)

* The engagement at Palmetto Eanch, Texas, was the last
action in the Civil War.

23. BAYARD'S BRIGADE. A. D. S., 2 pp. 4to (1866),
by Wm. P. Lloyd, illustrated with drawing in colors of the
Battle Flag of the 1st N. J. Cavalry, giving an account of the
actions participated in by the Brigade; Drawing of the
Bayard Brigade Badge in colors (with description, 1 p. 8vo) ;
autograph cartes-de-visite of Gen. G. D. Bayard and Col.
J. "W. Kester. (5 pieces.)

24. BEAUREGARD (G. T.— Confederate General). L. S.,
2 pp. Ito, Hdqtrs., Weldon, N. C, Apl. 28, 1864.

* To Gen. Braxton Bragg at Richmond, recommending the
destruction of the Dismal Swamp and the Chesapeake & Albe-
marle Canals, quoting Gen. Pickett on the subject, and giving
detail of troops necessary.

25. BEECHER (HENRY WARD). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
PeeksMU, Sep. 13, 1866.

* Intelligent discussion of Johnson and his attitude towards
the Southern States.

26. BLAIXB (JAS. G.). Speech on Amnesty to Jefferson
Davis, Jan. 10, 1876, 8vo, sheets, pp. 16, with Blaine's franked
envelope in which it was mailed. (Washington, 1876)

27. BROWNLOW (W. G. "PARSON"). Broadside, In-
augural Address as Governor of Tennessee, delivered at Nash-
ville, Apl. 5, 1865. Polio.

* Broadside folio, as an "Extra of the Times" (Nashville).

28. BRYANT (WM. CULLEN). A. L. S., 8vo, N. Y. Oct.
9, 1856, to Gen. J. C. Fremont, introducing Mr. Lossing.

29. BUCHANAN (JAMES— President). A. L. S., 2 pp.
4to, Wheatland, near Lancaster, Dec. 12, 1856.

* He finds it impossible to furnish data for a Biography and
knows no one to whom he can refer: "I regret this the more
as none of the biographies of myself have undergone my super-
vision. . . Perhaps you might defer the publication of viy
Biography and Inaugural until the next volume."

30. BURGOYNE (GEN. JOHN). Map of the Battlefield
of Bemis' Heights. Sept. 19 and Oct. 7, 1777. By C. Neil-
son. Lith. by J. H. Hall, Albany. Polio.

31. BURNHAM (GEX. HIRAM). MS. Biography, 12pp.
4to, by his Adj. Gen'l Chas. C. Clark, unsigned; Carte-de-
visite photograph; A. L. S. of Dr. S. A. Richardson, "Field
Hospital, Army of the James, Va., Feb. 18, 1865," sending the
biography and photograph. (3.)

6

32. BURR (AARON). D. S., 4to, Mch. 13, 1790, summons
of Egbert Benson as witness in a lawsuit, with two A. L. S.
of Benson to the defendant, H. Livingston. (3 pieces.)

* Apparently relating to the confiscation of the property of
a Loyalist. Egbert Benson wrote a "Vindication of the
Captors of Major Andre."

33. CASS-HULL CONTROVERSY. L. S. by Lewis Cass,
3 pp. 12mo (1862) ; A. L. S. of Commodore Hull's grand-
daughter, Sarah A. Clarke, 7 pp. 12mo, Phila. 1863. Cass
states that he himself wrote Hull's proclamation to the Ca-
nadians, wMle Miss Clarke gives her reasons for supposing
that Commodore Hull wrote it. With two A. L. S. of Cass,
1852 and 1859. (4 pieces.)

34. CHEATHAM (GEN. B. P.— C. S. A.). A. L. S., 4to,
"Upper Mouth of Hatehee, ]\Iay 23, 1861," on the defences at
that point.

35. CHEYENNE WAR. Washita River, Nov. 27, 1868. In
Memoriam: Brevet-ilajor L. McLane Hamilton, Capt. U. S.
Cavalry. (Gen. Custer's Letter to his mother, etc.) 8vo,
wrappers, pp. 26. n. p. n. d. (N. Y. 1869).

36. CHICAGO. Bird's-Eye View from the Lake. Litho-
graph in colors by E. Mendel, pub. by R. Blanchard, 52 La
Salle St., Chicago. Obi. folio, with margins. (Ca., 1860-1870.)

* Bare.

37. CHICAGO CONVENTION OP 1864. "Spirit of the
Chicago Convention," Chicago Tribune Campaign Document,
No. I. Extracts from all the notable speeches delivered in
and out of the National "Democratic" Convention, 16 pp.
8vo, as new; with A. L. S. of Isaac N. Arnold, 4to, Chicago,
Nov. 26, 1864, sending it. (2 pieces.)

38. CHICAGO CONVENTION OP 1864. Another copy
of ' ' Spirit of the Convention, ' ' with the franked envelope of
Isaac N. Arnold in which it was mailed.

39. CIVIL WAR (THE). Original handbill issued in
Manchester, England, July 18, 1862, the "Manchester Extra,"
12mo. With heading "America (by electric telegraph) Re-
ported Surrender of the Pederal Army."

* Scarce. "The Federal Army is in full retreat before
BieTimoncl. Gen. McClellan had offered to capitulate, hut Gen.
Beauregard had refused anything iut unconditional surrender."

40. Campaign of the Sixth Army Corps, Summer of

1863. [A Poem] By G. E. Reed. 16mo, wrappers, pp. 35.

Phila. : Privately Published, 1864

41. Proceedings of the Soldiers & Sailors State Con-
vention held in Albany, N. Y., Apl. 17th and 18th, 1866. 8vo,
wrappers, pp. 16, as new.

Niagara Palls, Wm. Pool, printer, 1866

42. CIVIL WAR (THE). A. L. S., 16 pp. Allegheny
(Pa.), June 30, 1866, of Chaplain J. McMillan, in which he
gives an interview with Stonewall Jackson on being taken
prisoner at Bull Run No. 2 : "He was not very communicative
but treated me becomingly . . . Gen. Talliaf erro had said there
were some things in my Journal which Gen. Jackson would
consider important — he at once said he had no desire to ex-
amine any of my private matters and ordered Gen. T. to
return my Journal to me," etc., including an interview with
Gen. A. P. Hill, whom he liked, and Gen. J. E. B. Stuart,
whom he did not like, a pardon secured from President Lin-
coln for an Indian soldier, and other interesting matters;
with letters from various Chaplains about their duties and
experiences in the Federal Armies. (6 pieces.)

43. A. L. S. of Capt. W. J. White, 1866 (on the Siege

of Vicksburg) ; Contemporary Copy of a report by Gen. Un-
derwood on the Battle of Lookout j\Iountain ; programme of
the "Flag Presentation" to the "Lexington (Mass.) Old In-
fantry," January, 1861 (worn), and others. (6 pieces.)

44. . History of the Rebel Steam Ram "Atlanta," 1863,

12mo, wrappers, pp. 10 (2 copies) ; "The Soldiers Guide to
Philadelphia, ' ' 3 copies in two editions ; " In ilemoriam ' ' Lt.
W. De Wolf, 1862 ; A. L. S. of G. W. Childs, 1863, enclosing
list of material relating to the war ; Map of National Gains in
the South, 1863-4; etc. (14 pieces.)

45. CIVIL WAR DRAWINGS. Contemporary pencil
drawings of Jeff Davis' residence, Richmond; Beauregard's
head-quarters, Charleston; Gen. Twigg's house; Custom
House, Mobile; all drawn by Mr. B. J. Lossing, with his pen-
cilled notes. 10 drawings on six sheets, one dated Meh. 31,
1866. Sm. 4to. (6.)

46. CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS. Stereoscopic Views,
1862i, etc. Abraham Trossel's House, Gettysburg; Gen.
Grant's Headquarters; Hdqts. of Gens. Pope, Cedar Mt., Gen.
Hooker, Antietam, and Gen. Jlagruder, Yorktown, etc. (13.)

47. CIVIL WAR CARTES - DE - VISITE PHOTO-
GRAPHS. Brady's Album Gallery, with explanatory text,
Bull Run, Centreville, etc., "taken from nature," 1862. (24
pieces.)

48. New Orleans IMounts (5) ; Charleston and Beau-
fort S. C. mounts (13) ; Vicksburg, :Miss. (5) ; including
others miscellaneous, Woosatah Station, Utah, etc., all con-
temporary with the war, and many with ]\Ir. Lossing 's ex-
planatory notes, titles, etc. (48)

49. CLEVELAND, OHIO. The Cleveland Herald, Sept.
15,_ 1860. Vol. XLIII— No. 37, whole No. 21^21. 4 pp. large
folio, fine condition.

* Inauguration of the Perry Statue, speeches by survivors,
etc., of the Battle of Lake Erie.

50. CLINTON (GEORGE— Gov. of New York). D. S.,
vellum, small folio, June 16, 1778. Gilbert Livingston's ap-
■ pomtment as Surrogate, signed also by Henrv Livingston and
A. B. Baneker.

_* The ornamental initial was engraved by Henry Dawkins,
17,5, the engraver of the very rai-e "Paxton Boys Expedition,"
the only known copy of which was recently sold in New York.

51- Vellum D. S., vitli large seal attached bv a ribbon.

Mch. 13, 1787. Folio.

* Gilbert Livingston 's commission as Surrogate, sworn to
before Henry Livingston.

52.. GLY.MER (GEORGE). Cheque signed, 1809; and
A. L. S., L. S., etc., of Rev. Lyman Abbott, 1890; John Living-
ston, 1764; Lydia H. Sigourney, 1857; :Major Studholme,
1785; etc. (25)

53. COLFAX (SCHLTLER). Two A. L. S., 4to and 8vo,
18o2 and 1869, the first from Smith Bend, Indiana, on the
"Life Guards" of Washington, in the Revolution, commanded
hy his grand-father, Gen. Wm. Colfax. (2.)

54. COLORED TROOPS IN THE CIVIL WAR. L. S.
by Col. B. R. Corson, 8 pp., 4to, Phila., Nov. 25, 1863, relating
the organization and history of the 6th Regiment (U. S.
■Colored Troops) , and some facts concerning the 54th and 55th
Mass. (Colored) Regts., etc.

55. COMBS (GEN. LESLIE— in the War of 1812). A.
L. S., 4to, Lexington, Ky., Apl. 6, 1860.

* Since "inaves cj- apes were preferred to such men as Claii,
TTebster cf CaJhoun, I have heen devoting my time, energy if-
money to complete the connexion by Eo.il Eoad through the
heart of Old Kentacly," etc

56. A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 22, 1861,

vith a ilS. appreciation of him, 6 pp., folio, tmdated signed
■"An exile Kentuckian in Trinidad de Cuba." (2 pieces.)

* "J thank you for your information as to the Fillow-
Magoffin conspiracy to destroy our magnificent Green Eiver
Bridge. I have caused it to he- published without giving the
name of Pillow's traveling companion. BucVner then resided
in Louisville if' on examination of the Gait House books it
was found that Magoffin, Hanson and Brown were there with
Pillow on the night of April £Jrd. How many other leading
traitors were at other Hotels I did not enquire. I had enough
to drive the Xail through the Head Devils." Gen. Combs
criticises Lincoln 's appointments, stating that he has given
high militaxy positions to very incompetent persons, etc.

57. A. L. S., folio, Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 26, 1864.

Short A. D., same date, about historical material. (2)

*" Unless you were here you can form no idea of the Ecign
of Terror and intimidation inaugurated by the Military Au-
thorities," etc. Attached is a letter published in the news-
paper along the same lines.

58. CONFEDERACY (THE). To The People of the
South. Senator Hammond and the Tribune. By Troup.
Tract No. 3. 8vo, sewed, pp. 24. Charleston, I860'

59. Transmission of Cluster Rolls of the Western Divi-
sion, of the Provisional Army of Tennessee, A. L. S. of Col.
Carroll, Camp Brown, July 8, 1861. Folio.

60. List of Political and State Prisoners for Gov.

Isham Gr. Harris, of Tenn. MS. document; the charge against
them is also included, such as "Piloting the Yankees,"
"Tampering with slaves," etc.

61. A. L. S. and L. S. by Bishop J. H. Otey, Th. J.

Randolph, Major J. L. Ogier, and others, 1861 and 1862. (7)

* All are early letters, one a plan by which rafts could be
used instead of chains to stop river traffic; Missouri Oath of
Allegiance (printed), etc.

62. Memorial of the Banks of Savannah, against the

excessive taxation by the Confederate Government of notes
and bonds. Printed broadside. 2 pp. folio. (1864.)

63. Pass signed by Gen. Q. A. Gillmore; Certified

copy of an Act of the Legislature of Tennessee, June, 1861;
Capt. R. J. Person, detailing a skirmish at Columbus, Novem-
ber, 1861 ; envelope franked by Andrew Johnson ; letter from
N. C, Feb. 3, 1865, on Col. Jackson's battalion of cavalry,
that is not ' ' a regiment in form not having ten companies, but
is one in substance" and should be brought to the attention
of Gen. Lee, as there is not the slightest chance of the Legis-
lature permitting the State forces to leave the State, etc.
(8 pieces.)

64. A. L. S. or L. S. by C. G. Memminger, Secty. of

the Treasury to a Tennessean ; John H. Claiborne ; Muster
Roll of the Field Staff, etc., of the "Palmetto Battalion,"
signed, 1864; R. C. Gatlin, Adj. Gen. of North Carolina, etc.
(7 pieces.)

65. Facsimiles of Confederate money issued in the

North, 55 in varieties, with two circulars advertising them
for sale, one of which is endorsed by the publisher with notes,
concerning "forgeries" of the same issued in New York.
(57 pieces.)

66. Confederate Bonds in blank, $500, $1,000, etc.,

with a few Confederate bills. (23)

67. CONFEDERATE IMPRINTS. Tracts issued by the
South Carolina Tract Society for the Soldiers in the Confede-
rate Army. Nos. 100 to 102, 104 to 109, and catalogue of the
Tracts. Charleston, S. C. (1861-63) ; with two similar tracts,
12mo, sewed. (12)

*"The Muster," "The Guard House," "Weep Not," etc.
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68. CONFEDERATE lilPRINTS. Report of Evidence
before a Joint Special Committee of both houses of tiie Con-
federate Congress to investigate the Navy Department.
P. Kean reporter. 8vo, ^yrappers, pp. 472.

Richmond, Va. (1863)

69. Brief Catechism op Bible Doctrine. By J. P.

Boyce. 16mo, \Yrappers, pp. 24. Greenville, S. C., 1864

70. • Confederate Almanac. Compiled by H. C.

Clarke. Vol. 3rd, 1st Series. 12mo, original wrappers, pp. 120.

Mobile, Ala. . . . (1864)

* Contains a Diary of the War, Lists of Confeclerate and
federal Victories, etc.

71. [General Orders.] Quartermaster's Office, Rich-
mond, Apl. 1, 1864. 8vo, sewed, pp. 21, by A. R. Lawton.

(Richmond, 1864)

72. CONFEDERATE NEWSPAPERS. "Union and
American Extra! (Nashville). Saturday Evening, Apl. 20
(1861), 3 o'clock p. m. The Fight at Baltimore." Folio.

'' An account of the battle in the streets of Baltimore. With
ilS. note, 'Tu'ccived this at Fuhisl-i, Nashville 4' Decatur
B. E., ' ' apparently in Mr. Lossing 's hand.

73. • Richmond Examiner, July 30, 1863, Vol. XVII,

No. 129, 2 pp. folio; with the news of Meade's advance; Daily
Richmond Enquirer, May 11, 1864, Vol. XXXVI, No. 42,
2 pp. folio, engagements around Petersburg, etc. (stained).
(2 pieces.)

74. ■ [ilobile] Advertiser and Register, W. G. Clark

& Co., Vol. Ill, No. 818, Feb. 21, 1864. 4 pp. folio.

75. San Antonio Weekly Herald, San Antonio, Texas,

Jan. 16, 1864, No. 44, Vol. IX. 2 pp. sm. folio, with an official
report of the Evacuation of Brownsville. 1864.

76. CONNECTICUT COURANT (THE). Jan. 4-11, 1774,
No. 472, 4 pp. small folio, worn.

* An interesting communication on the destruction of the tea
in Boston Harbor: "Last Friday all the Boliea Tea in the
Town of Charlestown. ..wa.s ironght to the Marlet Place and
there destroyed by fire, etc"; an account of the Fire at Port
George in the Council Chamber, and how Mrs. Patterson threw
the Governor's wife, Mrs. Tryon, out of the window and pres-
ently followed herself.

77 CURTIS (GEORGE WILLIAM). A. L. S., 1881; and
A. L S., L. S., etc., of Ben. F. Butler, 1823; Smith Thompson,
1798- Edward Everett, 1862; Samuel G. Drake, 1867; etc.
(25)'

78. DRAFT RIOTS, N. Y. July, 1863. The Metropolitan
Police: Their Services during Riot Week, etc. By D. M.
Barnes. 8vo, wrappers, pp. 117. N. Y. 1863

* With Mr. Lossing 's autograph. The Draft Riots proved to
be very serious, more than 500 people killed and wounded,
buildings burned, etc.

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79. DRAKE (GEN. G. B.— in the Red River Campaign).
A. L. S., 8vo, Boston, Aug. 15, 1866, sending his autobiog-
raphy; the Autobiography mentioned, 3 pp. 4to, written by
himself, from liis enlistment in 1861, to the close of the War.
(2 pieces.)

80. DRAWINGS: MAPS. Baron Dieskau's route, 1755,
beautifully finished water-color, with copious memoranda in
ink, sm. 4to ; small colored plan of the position at Gettysburg ;
plan of the Battle of Paoli, in ink, and three other pencilled
plans. (6)

81. DUTCH SETTLEMENT OF MANHATTAN. A. L. S.
of A. M. M. van der Chijs (Widow of Rev. W. Storm of the
Netherlands). 4 pp. 4to, N. Y., Nov. 29, 1859, on her work
"Foundation of American Liberty by the Netherlands,"
bringing out many early historical facts.

82. DUTCHESS COUNTY, N. Y. Official Assessment List,
1787, Manuscript of 16 pp. folio, signed by Samuel Mott,
Hugh Wylie and Jacob Smith, with additional order from the
supervisors, signed by Benj. de La Vergne, John White, Peter
Cantine, and others, Poughkeepsie, May 1, 1787.

* The list of Citizens is arranged alphabetically.

83. EARLY CURRENCY. Original vellum bill holder of
Gilbert Livingston, autographed and dated 1800, with flaps,
containing 6 pieces of early American Currency, $3 (2), 1822
and 1823; $2 (3), 1823; and $5.

* Very interesting contemporary souvenir.

84. ERICSSON (JOHN— Inventor). L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
N. Y., Feb. 2, 1875, enclosing a cut of his Fire Engine, 1840
(then unpublished), and biographical sketch, 4 pp. in MS.
(not holograph). 3 pieces.

85. EVERETT (EDWARD). Three A. L. S., 1860 and
1862, on the Gerrymander handbill, etc. (3.)

86. FEDERALIST (THE). "Sir. Jay's Second Letter
on Dawson's Introduction to the Federalist," 8vo, wrappers,
pp. 62, N. Y., 1864, with presentation inscription by the
Author, A. L. S., 1864, of 8. F. B. Morse, and original franked
and stamped cover by Mr. Jay inserted. Together with
A. L. S. each of John Jay, and J. C. Hamilton; Jay's "First
Letter" (N. Y. Eveninj^- Post), and clippings. (6 pieces.)

87. FISH (J. HAMILTON). Official copy of the Fif-
teenth Amendment issued by the Department of State, Wash-
ington, Apl. 5, 1870, with the autograph signature of Ham-
ilton Fish, Secty. of State.

* With :\Ir. Lossing 's autograph note that it was presented
to him by Francis Lieber.

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88 FITCH (CLYDE—Ameriean Playwright). A. L S

' :',!^''- 2^' ^^■'■'' ^""^ envelope.

,■» rt7„.!!',',' '7''':"/' " ^'''■" "" ■'^««^«« Hale— could you put me
m the way of getting any old prints of Hale?"

89. FOKBES (EDWIN-Etcher of Civil War Scenes)
Description of the fields of Bull Run and Acquia Creek. A.'
Mb. b. (m pencil), 5 pp. 8vo, no date.

BarM^'th! ^^.^.^.A^ierican painter, pupil of Tait, who bore a
pan m the Civil ^^ ar, and his most successful pictures are scenes
01 the Trar.

90. FORREST (GEN. xV. B.-C. S. A.). Letter dictated
by Gen. Forrest. 2 pp. 4to. Hdqts., Clifton, Dec. 15, 1862, to-
Gov. i. G. Harris. Signed by Gen. Forrest and J. P. Strange
and probably m the writing of the latter.

*"0n my arrival I found no steps had been taken to en-
force of the Comcript Act. ...I have given Mr. Biffle instruc-
tions to report to the Conscript Camp at Columbia...! will get
my entire command across the River to-morrow and then move
for JacTcson immediately."

91. FORT PICKENS, FLA. Jan. 28, 1861. Report of
Lt. A. J. Slemmer, ilS. of 16 pp. folio, to Col. Thomas, not
signed.

* Giving a full report of affairs at the Fort from the tim&
the rumor reached them that the Governor of Florida would
attempt to seize the point for the Confederates, copies of his
correspondence with Commodore Armstrong-, at Warrine-ton
Fla., etc. ^ '

92. FORT PICKENS, FLA. Apl. 11, 1861. A. D.,
unsigned, 4 pp. folio, of Rd. Wileox, Watchman in the Navy
Yard at Fort Pickens, recounting his discovery of the plot to
betray the fort to the Confederates ; A. L. S., folio, July 20,
1866, enclosing the same and incorporating a letter from Maj.
A. J. Slemmer in regard to his saving of the Fort to the
Union. (2.)

93. FORT PILLOW. Three A. L. S. of Col. L. 11. Walker,
commanding at Fort Pillow, on obtaining guns, etc., Nov.
26, 1861.

94. FORT SUIITER. Appearance of Fort Sumter on
Sunday Afternoon, Aug. 23, 1863, sketched from the "Beacon
House" on Morris Island. Lithograph from a drawing by
W. T. Crane, small folio. Issued by the "Hd. Qr. Dept. of
the South, Aug. 23, 1863."

95. FORT SUMTER. 12 cartes-de-visite photographs
with explanatory text on the reverse of each written by
Major Robert Anderson, Commander of the Fort. On
Anthony, N. Y., mounts from Brady negatives. (12.)

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96. FORT .SUMTER. 28 cartes-de-^dsite photographs on
""Osborn's Gallery, Charleston S. C." mounts — 1 set num-
bered 1 to 20, a few of which are autographed by Mr. Lossing,
"Presented liy Maj. Anderson," with 8 additional. (28.)

07. FOX (GUSTAVUS VASA— Naval Officer). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, "Washington, Oct. 28, 1864, commenting on a cut
which had been sent him showing the Cabinet meeting when
Lincoln authorized him to go to Fort Sumter; A. D. in 3rd
person, 4 pp. folio, biography, undated, but about 1864;
Boston Advertiser for Aug. 31, 1854, with his communication
(signed in ink) on the Nav^- Dept. (3 pieces.)

* "I attended all those Stimter Meetings and carried the day
with the Pres't against all hands, Blair alone ieing on my side.
. . .1 am sure the vote ivill annihilate those who desire peace at
the sacrifice of country, ' ' etc.

98. GANSEVOORT (GEN. H. S.). A. D., 5 pp. folio,
n. d., entitled "Notes of the Campaigns of Gen. H. S. Ganse-
vort . . . Fortress Munroe. ' '

* His Campaigns in the Blue Eidge Mountains, ■nith an ac-
count of the surpjise and rout of Col. Mosby.

99. GARDNER (C. K.— Col. in the War of 1812, fought at
Lundy's Lane. Chippewa, etc.). A. JJS. in 3rd person, (bio-
graphical sketch), 2 pp. 4to, with A. L. S., AA^'ashington, 1860,
€nclosing the same. (2.)

100. GARDNER (FRANKLIN— Confederate General).
A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, New Orleans, June 11, 1866.

* Autobiographical; giving an account of his services at
Shiloh, Yicksburgj and other points.

101. GOSHEN, N. Y., IMPRINT. A Plan for the more
Effectual Religious Instruction of Children and Youth. By
the Association of ^Ministers in the County of Berkshire, N. Y.
12mo, unbound, pp. 8. Printed at Goshen, 1801

102. GUITEAU (CHAS. J.— Assassin of President Gar-
field). A. L. S., 4to, Chicago, Oct. 1, 1868, with letter pre-
senting it to ^Ir. Lossing. (2.)

* Referring to a loan made Guiteau which was never repaid;
he states that he expects to push a claim against the "Oneida
Community," but that he has no regular income and no prop-
erty, and if judgment was secured against him it would be use-
less. Vbky hare in letters of such length.

103. HAMILTON (GEN. SCHUYLER). A. L. S., 5 pp.
4to, N. Y., June 7, 1863, mentioning the reduction of Island
No. 10.

* A very interesting document. Gen. Hamilton conceived the
idea (which was successful), of reducing Island No. 10, "ly
means of a canal from a point on the Mississippi aiove Island
No. 10, with the Mississippi at iVejy Madrid, thro' which Gun-
ioats and Transports could be brought without exposing them
to the fire of the Batteries."

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104. HANCOCK. (JOHN). D. S. by him and Chas.
Thomson, Jan. 1, 1776. (Folds worn.)

* Captain 's Commission in the Revolution for Ebenezer Flasei.
who was killed at Croton River in 1781.

105. HARDEE (WM. J.— Confederate General). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, Hdqts., Greenville, Mo., Aug. 27, 1861; copy of
Hardee's letter Aug. 14, 1861, to Gen. Polk, on the invasion of
Arkansas. (2-)

* Stating that he will be unable to co-operate in the attack
of Polk and Pillow on Cape Girardeau, "for want of trans-
portation and provisions — I could not do so without committing
a grave military error... the Enemy has eleven regiments at
Norton. ..unless forced hack, I shall menace Ms forces until
you have made your attacTc upon the Cape. ' '

106. HARRIS (GOV. ISHAM G., OF TENNESSEE).
A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Nashville, May 28, 1861, to Gen. Pillow.

* On the establishment of the blockade at Memphis ; the
difficulty of mustering troops for the service of the Confederate
States in Nashville, though they are ready enough to enlist for
service of the State: "/ am very much embarrassed with the
unreasonable restrictions imposed on the distribution of the
4,000 guns sent us by the Confederate States... if necessity
arise. . .lue must of course use them regardless of restrictions,"
etc.

107. Long A. L. S. to Gen. Pillow, 5 pp. 4to, Execu-
tive Dpt., Nashville, Tenn., June 13, 1861.

* He has reliable information that the Federal Government
will not quarter troops in Kentucky; the Governor of Kentucky
pledges himself to preserve neutrality; Gen. McClellan claims
the right for the Federal Government to march troops over the
territory, however: "I am satisfied that the Federal Govern-
ment...may attempt to reach. Memphis 'by crossing over to
Bird's Foint and pass doivn the Biver by land on the Missouri
and ArJcansas side .. .Investigate the possibility of their reach-
ing Memphis by this route and adopt the best means of pre-
venting it," etc. He suggests placing 10,000 men at Randolph
for this purpose.

108. A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Executive Dpt., Nashville,

June 21, 1861. To Gen. G. J. PiUow.

* Very early letter : ' ' We should secure Tennessee against
the possibility of invasion as soon as it can be done. ' ' Gov.
Harris also plans to aid the cause of Missouri, and that the ling
of offensive operations should extend up the west bank of the
Mississippi, not to violate the neutrality of Kentucky; he is
much disturbed at the attitude of the Union men in East
Tennessee, and will have to hold the State troops in ease they
are wanted there. The receiving and paying out of Confederate
Treasury Notes is also discussed at some length.

109. HAYES (R. B.— President). A. L. S., 4to, Wash.,
June 29, 1866 ; A. D. S. with initials of Francis Lieber, June
26, 1866', with data filled in by Pres. Hayes. (2 pieces.)

* Relating to the origin of the term ' ' Copperheads, ' ' the
West Virginia Guerillas who called themselves "Flat Top Cop-
perheads," their object the destruction of tJnionmen and
Loyalists.

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110. HAZEN (GEN. W. B.). Two long A. L. S., June 12
and July 13, 1866, written from Ohio and Nebraska, together
19 pp. Ito. (2 pieces.)

* Gen. Hazen was in command at Murfreesboro (July 13,
1S62), and says the most correct account can be found "Gen.
Polk 's . Rebell B«port. ' ' He also states that the Battle of
Chickamauga (Sept. 19, 20, 1863), is but little understood:
"Gen. llosccrann' report will hardly assist one in making it
out, ' ' giving details not generally known. He also corrects the
general impression that Mission Eidge was carried simultane-
ously at six different points, and gives details of Sheridan's
movements. He gives an affair at Picket's Mills, May 27, 1864,
which he says was ' ' never noticed. ' ' The second letter is in
further reference to these matters, and in addition gives a sketch
of his life. It is signed twice, the last five pages apparently
an afterthought in connection with the assault on Missionary
Ridge. Unusually valuable historic material. Gen. Hazen
was a Western man and a trained soldier 'and his observations
and experiences deserve consideration.

111. HEBERT (GEN. PAUL OCTAVE— In the Mexican
War, Civil War, etc.). A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts., New Orleans,
June 1, 1861, asking information of Gen. Pillow as to general
defences and preparations to repel invasion by the River.

112. HOUSTON (SAM) AND OTHERS. Cut signatures
of Houston, Sumner, Legare, etc., with others of an earlier
period, including Theodoras Bailey, Short A. D. S. 1789,
Livingston & Kent, Cornelia and Joanna Livingston, etc. (27)

113. HUDSON, N. Y., IMPRINT. Federal System of
Direct Taxation, Enacted by Congress, July 9, 1798 ; to which
is added an Act Levying a Tax of Two Millions of Dollars.
24mo, wrappers, pp. 66.

Hudson: Printed and sold by Ashbel Stoddard, n. d. (circa
1798).

114. HUGER (GEN. BENJ. C. S. A.). A. L. S., 4to,
Charleston, S. C, Mch. 13, 1862, informing Capt. Ryan that
his duties in 1861-2 at Suffolk had been acceptably performed.

115. IDAHO. Annual Message of Gov. Lyon, Nov. 16,
1864. 7 pp. 8vo, unbound. Lewiston, Idaho, 1864

116. ILLINOIS. Review of Jubilee College, by Rev.
Samuel Chase, 1843. WitJi folding lithograph vieiv of the
College and surrounding grounds. 12mo, wrappers (front
one missing). (1844)

117. INDIANA. The Future of the North-West in Con-
nection with the Scheme of Reconstruction without New
England. Addressed to the People of Indiana. By R. D.
Owen. 8vo, wrappers, pp. 15. Phila., privately printed, 1863

118. Historical Sketch of the First Presbyterian

Church, Port Wayne, Ind., with reminiscences. By J. L.
Williams, Mch. 6, 1860; 3 Communications of Gen. W. H. H.
Terrell, to the Indiana Assembly, 1865-7; Gov. 0. P. Morton's
Message, 1867, etc. 7 pamphlets.

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119. INDIANA CONSPIRATORS. Review of the Deci-
sion of the {]. S. Supreme Court in the case of Lambdin P.
Milhgan and others. The Indiana Conspirators. 8vo, sheets,
PP- 24. [Washington] Chronicle Print, 1867

120. INGERSOLL (JARBD R.). A. N. S. 1838; and
A. L. S., L. S., etc., of Francis Lieber, 1868 ; Gilbert Living-
ston, 1788 ; B. F. Butler, 1823 ; Henry Livingston, 1767 ; etc.

121. IRVING (WASHINGTON). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to,
Sunnyside, Feb. 10, 1851, with the original address and
Martin's portrait. (3)

* In regard to a portrait by Charles Martin which Mr.
Lossing vrished to use as an illustration; Irving writes that he
had tried to satisfy ;Mr. Putnam with a daguerreotype, but it
would not do and he had "finally been decoyed into the hands
of Mr. Martin. . .For my oivii part I assure you that my face
lias been served up so often, and in so many different ways, as
to maie me very callous and indifferent in the matter. . .When
I teas last at Mr. Martin's lie showed me a slight full-lenijih
sketch he Jiad made of me as I sat, from memory. It was
touched off skilfuUy and made a graceful composition," etc.

122. JACKSON (GEN. T. J.— "Stonewall"). Copies
made in 1866 by Frank Henry (from the original documents)
of twelve letters by Gen. Stonewall Jackson written between
April 12 and May 15, 1862, to Gen. Ewell; together with a
similar letter by Gen. Lee to Gen. Ewell, May 6, 1862; and
two A. L. S. of Frank Henry, Wash, correspondent of the
Tribune. (15 pieces.)

* Jackson's letters refer to movements in the Shenandoah
Valley ; Lee 's to instructions during a critical period of the
Peninsular Campaign of 1862, etc.

123. JAMES (G. P. R.). Short A. MS. S., 2 pp. 4to, "The
Fate. Preface," Stockbridge, July 30, 1851; A. L. S., 4 pp.
8vo, British Consulate, Norfolk, Jan. 22, 1856, acknowledging
and commenting on proof. (2 pieces.)

124. JOHNSON (ANDREW). Speech on the proposed
Amendments to the Constitution, Dec. 18, 19, 1860. 8vo,
sheets, pp. 23. (Washington, 1860)

* With the envelope in which it was mailed, with Andrew
Johnson's signature as frank.

125. JOHNSON (ANDREW) . Carte-de-visite photography
unmounted. Endorsed on the reverse "Taken by Gardner,
on Friday, April 28, 1865, Washington, D. C."

* Probably the first photograph taken after the death of
Lincoln, showing him three-quarter length, seated.

126. JOHNSON (PRES.) IMPEACHMENT TICKET.
With letter of a resident of Washington, Apl. 1, 1868. With
coupon, rare in this state.

127. KANE (E.KENT— Noted Arctic Explorer). A. L. S^
12mo, Phila., Jan. 21, 1853 ; G. Grinnell, 2 pp. 8vo, on wood-
cuts for Dr. Kane's "Arctic Narrative." (2)

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128. KENDALL (G. W.— Author of the History of Gen.
Lamar's "Sante-Fe Expedition"). A. L. S., 4to, Office of
the Picayune, New Orleans, Apl. 3, 1856.

* On sending tkree chapters of the "Expedition," when the
new edition is to appear, etc.

129. KENT (JAilES— Chancellor of N. Y.). Vellum
D. S., small 4to, Ma.y 14, 1806, License of Henry W. Living-
ston to practice law, with seal. Legal D. S. by Jas. Kent and
Gilbert Livingston. Oct. 19, 1795, on paper of American
manufacture. (2)

130. KINC; (RUPUS). A. L. S. 1798; and A. L. S., L. S.,
etc., of Melancton Smith, 1789; Daniel D. Tompkins, 1807;
Richard Varick, 1793 ; A. Stevenson on the capture of his
ship by a privateer, 1782; etc. (26)

131. KIP (BISHOP W. INGRAHAM). A. L. S., 2 pp.

8vo, Albany, July 17, 1850.

* On the Revolutionary History of Kip 's Bay house, Andre 's
last dinner there, etc.

132. LABOULAYB (EDOUARD). Upon "Whom Rests
the Guilt of the War : Separation, War without end. 8vo,
sewed, pp. 19. N. Y. 1863

133. [LEE (ROBERT E.).] A. L. S. of his wife, Mary
Custis Lee, 2 pp. 8vo, Arlington, June 18 (1859). Mentions
Gen. Lee.

*" Could you send me (the engravings) of Gen'l and Mrs.
Washington. . Ahe . description of Mrs. Washington's bed-
chdwher you will find in the Sd vol. of Bishop Meade's hooTc. . .
As soon as a copy is completed cannot I see it. It ivould cheer
vie to have something interesting to read. Col. Lee and the
girls unite with me in Icind regards," etc. Letters of Mes.
Lee are very scakce.

134. LIBBY PRISON. Autographs of Officers confined
in Tobacco Ware-houses of Richmond, Va., as Prisoners of
War. Feb. 1862. 12mo, contemporary sheep (loose).

Richmond, 1862

* This collection was formed by Lieut. James McCleery, of
the 41st Ohio A^olunteers, afterward Brigadier General, with
his autograph on the first page. The book contains the auto-
graphs of upwards of twenty Officers including : B. H. E.
Revere (grandson of Paul Revere, who was afterwards killed
at Antietam), Lt. James M. Andrews, Lt. Bernard B. Vassall,
Lt. C. Macpherson, Lt. C. A. Freeman, Maj. P. J. Revere (an-
other grandson of Paul Revere, he was one of the six prisoners
selected as hostages to answer with their lives for the safety
of Confederate privateersmen who had been convicted of piracy
in the U. S. court, later a Brigadier General and killed at
Gettysburg), Col. A. M. Wood, Col. Milton Cogswell, Col. W. R.
Loe, etc., etc.

The last three pages of the note book are filled with an ac-
count of ' ' The Richmond Prison Association. ' ' Hon. Alfred
Ely, of New York, was president, and the motto: (with draw-
ing), was "Bite and be damned," 1861. A "Prisoners' song"
of 7 verses written for them by ' ' Capt. Isaac W. Hart from
the Wabash, ' ' is included.
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135. LIEB (COL. H.— Commanded the Colored Troops at
the Battle of Milliken's Bend, June 7, 1863). A. L. S., 2 pp.
4to, Hdqts., Vicksburg, Apl. 20, 1866, incorporating a sketch
■of his life.

136. LIBBER (FRANCIS). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, N. Y.,
Oct. 14, 1868, with A. MS. attached, on the first use of "E.
Pluribus Unum" among the ancients.

137. LINCOLN'S SECRET JOURNEY TO WASHING-
TON IN 1861. MS. Narrative by S. M. Fenton, 37 pp. folio,
signed by Mr. Felton, Thurlow, Pa., Jan. 17, 1866; two
A. L. S., Nov. 11 and 15, 1867, relating to his manuscript;
letter written for him when ill, 1864, on the same. (4)

* A. Highly Impoetant Document. S. M. Felton, president
of the Phila., Wilmington & Balto. E. R. Co., with the assistance
of Allan Pinkerton, the "well-known detective, frustrated the plot
to assassinate Lincoln in Baltimore on his way to the First
Inauguration in 1861. He planned and executed the secret
passage of Mr. Lincoln from Harrisburg to Washington, organ-
izing a trained force apparently whitewashing bridges, but
really an armed guard ready for instant need. Mr. Felton also
gi\-es an account of the frustration of the plot to seize the
Capitol and archives, and the transportation of troops to
Annapolis when communication by way of Baltimore was cut off
in April, 18(31. His account of the delivery of the "important
package" (Lincoln), at Washington is valuable and interesting.

138. LINCOLN'S SECRET JOURNEY TO WASHING-
TON IN 1861. Two A. L. S. of John A. Kennedy, OfSce of
the Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police, 1862 and 1866,
in further reference to a correct statement of the facts in
connection with the attempt on Lincoln's life in Baltimore in
186L (2)

* "Mr. Lincoln }iad an impression he owed his deliverance io
other varties than those who really saved him, and while he was
in office it was not a fit subject for controversy. . .it is plain
that Mr. Lincoln's change of direction ivas not caused by any-
thing Mr. Finlcerton said or did, bnt by whast reached him
through Mr. F. TV. Seward."

139. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). General Order respecting
the observance of the Sabbath-day in the Army and Navy.
Nov. 15, 1862. 1 p. 8vo.

140. • Another copy of the same.

141. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Leaflet sent by Lin-
coln TO THE ARMY AFTER THE BATTLE OP FREDERICKSBURG.

"Executive Mansion. Washington, December 22, 1862. To
the Army of the Potomac. I have just read your Command-
ing General's preliminary report of the battle of Fredericks-
burg. Although you were not successful, the attempt was not
an error, nor the failure other than an accident ..." etc.
One page 8vo, with blank second leaf.

142. Another copy of the same.

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143. [LINCOLN.] Citizen Sovereignty. By J. S. Wright.
8vo, wrappers, pp. 208, Chicago, 1863.

* Contains references to Lincoln and quotations from speeches,
in 1S48, etc.

141. [LINCOLN.] Address of the Committee from the
State of Missouri to President Lincoln. 8vo, sewed, pp. 12.
(1863.)

145. LINCOLN. Proclamation. Broadside of the Amnesty
Proclamation, Dec. 8, 1863, folio; Lincoln's Message to Con-
gress, Dec. 8, 1863. containing the proclamation (Official edi-
tion), 15 pp. 8vo, sewed, fine condition; A. L. S. of J. G.
Nicolay, Washington, Feb. 8, 1864 (mtli franked envelope).
(4 pieces.),

* Nicolay writes that the name of "Virginia" should have
• been omitted from the list of states in the Proclamation: "The

name 'Virginia' occurs in the list of states mentioned where
reconstruction ivill he permitted under certain prescribed cir-
cum.stances ; this is wrong; the name should not he in the list,"
etc.

146. [LINCOLN.] A. L. S. of George Livermore, 4 pp.
8vo, Boston, Mch. 7, 1864.

* On the i:)eu (which he owns) with which Lincoln signed the
Emancipation Proclamation.

147. [LINCOLN.] Torpedoes in the Civil Wae. MS. un-
signed, 6 pp. folio, apparently by Capt. Chandler, describing
the Torpedoes used in the Civil War; with MS', data by Mr.
Lossing. (2 pieces.)

* Mr. Lossing has noted : ' ' Capt. Chandler, in the Sangamon,
...with about SOO men, started for Dutch Gap Canal to talce
iip the Torpedoes in the Iliver between there and Sichmond.
When news came that Weitzel had entered S. at 9 in the morning,
he (Chandler) started and accomplished the worlc iy 5 o'cloch
in the Evening. Lincoln in the Admiral's Barge with the
Admiral eollowed the Sangamon." The MS. is accompanied
by drawings, describes torpedoes sent out the night before the
capture of Wilmington, etc.

148. LINCOLN. Ford's Theatre Playbill, Apl. 14, 1865.

* With the announcement that President Lincoln will be
present. Printed by Polkiuhorn.

149. [LINCOLN.] In Memoriam Abraham Lincoln. Eulogy
by H. C. Deming, before the General Assembly of Connecticut,
June 8, 1865. 8vo, limp cloth, pp. 58. Hartford, 1865

150. [LINCOLN;] Water-color drawing, "Plan of the
Court Room used in the Great Conspiracy Trial . . Drawn by
N. Du Bois," 5x61/2 inches. Slightly damp-stained, which
has eaten away the date.

* Finely executed, the positions of Herold, Mrs. Surratt and
other prisoners are named, the XJ. S. Military Commission, etc.

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151. [LINCOLN.] Argument of John A. Bingham, Special
Judge Advocate m reply to the Defence of Mary B. Surratt
and Others charged with Conspiracy and the Murder of
Abraham Lincoln, etc. 8vo, pp. 98, sewed.

(Washington, 1865)
T ^^\ [LINCOLN.] Pencil Sketch from a drawing by Gen.
Lew Wallace of a dress to prevent the suicide of any of the
Lincoln Assassins. 12mo.

153. LIVINGSTON (HENRY). MS. Note book, 12mo,
with data concerning land, 1810, in the form of a Diary;
similar data on "Lot No. 3," 1819, with daily expenses in
making trips; "Copy of my letter to Mr. (J. J.) Astor and
my account," April 1 ; pen-and-ink map of land running back
from Pludson's River; A. L. S. from John Woodworth, his-
torian, 1810, to Henry Livingston ; three letters to him from
J. H. Beeckman. (8)

154. LIVINGSTON (HENRY G.). Three A. L. S. to
Gilbert Livingston, 1793-4-8. 1 p. each, folio. Personal and
business.

155. LIVINGSTON (HENRY G.). MS. acct. book, 12mo,
entitled "Account of Daily Labour began Jan. 1, 1808."
44 pp. partly in the form of a brief journal.

156. LIVINGSTON (HENRY, JAMES and R. G.). D. S.,
■deed (partly printed) May 1, 1750, of land in Oswego, with
the signatures of others. Worn in the folds.

157. LONGFELLOW (H. W.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 12mo,
'Cambridge, Feb. 7, 1853, with the original envelope and seal.

*" Haste, which Dante says 'mars decency of action' " he
writes caused him to misunderstand a former letter, "Certainly
I should thinh 'The Pictorial Field Boole' particularly adapted
to School Libraries. It could not fail to be interesting and
profitable," etc.

158. LOUISIANA. Resolution as to Public Domains,
manuscript, 7 pp. 4to, introduced Feb. 10, 1861, Swayze,
Chairman.

* Vesting all land rights in the state. Louisiana passed the
Secession Act Jan. 26, 1861.

159.- LOUISIANA CONVENTION, March 16, 1861. Letter
to Hon. Alex. Morton, President of the Convention, written
by D. F. Kenner, signed by him, Alex, de Clouet and Henry
MarshaU, dated New Orleans, Mch. 16, 1861.

* "TVe have the honor to present you .a certified copy of the
Constitution of the Confederate States of America, adopted in
the Convention heid at Montgomery, on the 11th of March,
1861," etc.

160. McCOWN (GEN. J. P.). Short A. L. S., Columbus,
Xy., Nov. 3, 1861, on discharges; A. L. S. from Gen. Grivot,
Hdqts., New Orleans, Oct. 23, 1861, on a discharge. (2)

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161. I\IAIXE. Biographical sketch, 11 pp. 8vo, with carte-
de-visite photograph (age 101) of Jos. Hutching, one of the
last survivors of the American Revolution who died in 1866,
by Jos. Williamson of Belfast, Maine, with his A. L. S. 1874,
relating to it. (3)

162. ilAINB IN THE CIVIL WAR. Statement of the
forces from ilaine in the service of the U. S. Mch. 8, 1862.
D. S. by Gen. John Q. Hodsdon, 2 pp. folio, endorsed "for
Benson J. Lossing, Esq., with respects of (Gen.) J. Wash-
burn e."

163. MAP OF THE WILDERNESS. Drawn by Gen.
Howard. Slight pencil map, 4to, endorsed by Mr. Lossing
"Drawn by Gen. Howard, 1866."

164. MEADE (GEN. GEO. G.). A. L. S., 8vo, Hdqts.,^
Army of the Potomac, Sep. 9, 1863.

* " 70 hare just received the glorious veirs from Charleston
of the oeLii)iuiion of Morris Isluiul. I hope Gillmore will be
able to ]}iish Iiis good ivork still further."

165. illXIATURB BOOK. "Life and Services of Gen.
Pierce. Respectfully dedicated to Gen. Lewis Cass." Pp. 14,
original green wrappers, uncut, measuring 1% x 1% in.

Concord, Gazette Press, 1853

166. MISSOURI IN TPIE CIVIL WAR. A. L. S., 4 pp.
4to, of P. A. Dick, Stoningtou, Conn., July 6, 1865; "Memo-
randum of ilatters in Missouri in 1861," a manuscript of
10 pp. folio, written by Gen. Dick, who was Provost Marshal
of the Dept. of the Missouri. (2)

* An interesting and valuable document. Beginning with the
Convention of March 19, he vrrites of the secret session of
Jackson and the Legislature to gain control of the State, and
his call for 50,000 men to repel invasion, although popular fefil-
ing in Missouri was opposed to secession. Gen. Lyon's move-
ment on behalf of the Union followed, his pursuit of Jackson
and the State troops, the victories at Booneville and Athens.
Gen. Lyon was killed on Aug. 10, 1861, in the Confederate
Victory at Wilson's Creek.

Gen. Dick was with Gen. Lyon, and gives events from the'
standpoint of an eye-witness.

167. MISSOURI IN THE CIVIL WAR. "Map of War
(of New Madrid). To John C. Burch from E. A. Crandall."'
Pen-drawing of the seat of war with autograph description
signed by E. A. Crandall, all on one page folio.

168. MITCHELL (DONALD G.). A. L. S. 1865; and
A. L. S., L. S., etc., of Smith Thompson, 1813 ; Paul L. Ford,
1885 ; D. van Schaick, 1792 ; Samuel G. Drake, 1855 ; etc. (25)

169. MONCKTON (ROBERT) AND OTHERS. D. S.,
1 p. folio, Whitehall, March 10, 1708/9. To Edmund Jen-
nings (hole in centre).

* Additional instructions to Col. Hunter as to land grants in
America signed by Monckton, Pulteney (Earl of Bath), Stam-
ford and others.

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170. MORRIS (GEORGE P.). A. L. S. 1852; and A. L. S.,
i«fii ' T w ^^""""^ Livingston, 1824; Charles Nordhoff,
1861; J. Watts de Peyster, 1868; George Ripley, n. d.; etc.

186?" ^^^^^^ ^^- ^- ^'^^ ^- ^- ^•' ^ PP- ^^°' ^- ^^•' ^Pl- 8'

*0n State and Federal rights, also stating that if he can
Unci a paper -n-ritten by him on his views of the Flags, in event
of separation he will send it.

. ,^'V^^USGRAVE (SIR CPIRISTOPHER). D. S., 2 pp
folio, Court of St. James, Dec. 15, 1709, with fine seal.

,. l?'^^'^ Queen's Order in Counril respecting an Act for estab-
lishing ports and towns in Her Miijesty's Colony by the Lords'
Commissioners for Trade and Plantations.

173.^ NAVY OP THE U. S. "Launch of the Ohio, May 3d,
1820." Old water-color Drawing showing the Ohio floating
in the River with the early Steamship "Chancellor Living-
ston'" close by. 61/2x101/0 inches, unsigned.

* A fine and early drawing of the launching of this famous
old battleship, the first of the ships built by Eckford, the noted
naval architect.

174. NEW MEXICO. Executive Message of His Excel-
lency, Wm. F. M. Arny, Acting Governor of New Mexico, to
the Legislative Assembly of the Territory, Dec. 2, 1862. 8vo,
sewed, pp. 26, as new, Santa Fe, 1862; El Nuevo Mejicano,
issue for Apl. 25, 1863, Tomo I. No. 17, Carlos Leib, publi-
cador. Folio, pp. 2. Santa Fe, 1863. (2 pieces.)

* The pamphlet of the "Executive Message" is extremely
rare.

175. NEW MEXICO : Resources, Necessities for R.R. Com-
munication, Future, etc. By C. P. Clever. 8vo, wrappers,
pp. 47, with author's pres. inscription to J. H. Ketchani, and
the latter 's franked envelope sending it to Mr. Lossing.

Washington, 1868

176. NEW ORLEANS. Resolution of the Council, Jan-
uary, 1861. MS. 2 pp. folio, Jan. 15, 1861, inviting the Seces-
sion Convention to adjourn from Baton Rouge to New
Orleans. Executed by the Mayor's secretary with seal.

177. NEWSPAPER. Kent Gazette Extra ! July 1, 1825.
Biographical. Sketch of the Life of Hon. Wm. T. Barry.
Two copies on an undivided sheet, signed "Sydney." Polio.
(Kentucky, 1825.)

178. NEWSPAPERS. Crawfordsville, Ind., Journal, March
20, 1862; Crawfordsville Weekly Review, Mch. 1, 1862; Cin-
cinnati Daily Gazette, Mch. 16, 1863; Daily Ohio State Jour-
nal, October 8, 1862, etc. ; together with newspaper Clippings
on war matters, and a number of the Wabash Magazine for
June, 1862. (A parcel.)

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179. NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD. Report of
the Committee to Examine the Accounts of the Treasurer.
8vo, original wrappers, as new, pp. 26.

Albany: Hi H. Van Dyck, printer, 1855

180. NEW YORK CITY. Burning of the "Old Tombs
Prison," Centre Street, 1842, engraved by Gimbrede, on a
glazed card, oblong 12mo; with a clipping on the burning of
the City Hall. (2)

"' A VERT EABE AND INTERESTING VIEW SHOWING THE CUPOLA
OF THE OLD TOMBS PkISON IN TLAMES, THE HAND-ENGINES, etC.

181. NEW YORK IN THE REVOLUTION. Inventory
of the Goods and Chattels of Catherine Livingston, manu-
script, 11 pp. folio, signed by Gilbert R. Livingston and
Andrew Billings. Poughkeepsie, Oct. 13, 1792.

* A valuable historical document in that the plate, furniture,
pictures, household furnishings, etc., are listed with the esti-
mated value. Among such items are :

1 Old Dutch Bible, silver clasps £ 2

1 apricot colored sili damask gown £ 2

A picture (of Rob't 6. Livingston, dec'd)£ 5

1 English Bible £ 1

1 Large Salver £34. 14. 0.

1 pr. largest ehaised candlesticks £26. 13. 4.

2 doz. blue edged queens ware plates. ... 9. 0.

182. NEW YORK 7TH REGT. NATIONAL GUARD.

MS. Sketch by Gen. Abram Duryee. Recounting the Defence
of Washington, 1861 and 1862, the assistance given in driving
Lee across the Potomac in 1863, and their recall to New York
to suppress riots and insurrection. 7 pp. ito, unsigned and
undated. In the original envelope in which it was sent to
Mr. Lossing, showing it to have been written about the close
■of the War.

183. PAINE (THOMAS— Author of "Common Sense).
View of his tomb with head in profile by N. Sarony, lith. of
H. R. Robinson. Sm. 4to.

* The view possibly shows Paine 's farm at New Eochelle,
where he was buried at his request.

184. PARSONS (USHER— Surgeon on Perry's Flagship
"Lawrence"). Diary of Usher Parsons prom November,
1812, TO December 13, 1814, copied for jlr. Lossing early in
1860, 74 pp. 4to, additional memoranda, history of the Lake
Squadron, etc., 7 pp. Written in a 4to album, with 11 pages
of clippings pasted in. Laid in is an A. L. S. of Dr. Parsons,
Providence, Sep. 17, 1860.

* "J am now engaged in copyinci for yon, my Diary Icept
during the War, omitting therefrom all matters not relating to
the luar," etc.

Dr. Usher Parsons is well known as the author of several
scarce monographs on the Battle of Lake Erie and events of
the War of 1812.

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185. PARSONS (USHER). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Provi-
nQ?o''' i' z"''^' ^^^°' ^*^tailing his services in the War of

J 'i-P A^ (pencil) with memoranda in ink of "Fort Erie
and the American Camp & its defenses," 4to; list of officers
on board the Lake Erie Squadron, Sep. 10, 1813, in the hand
o± Usher Parsons; Parsons' surgical notes on the "Battle of
Lake Erie written for the son of Com. Perry, who had re-
quested an account of what occurred in the surgical depart-
ment of the battle, 9 pp. 4to, unsigned. (4 pieces.)

186. PATTERSON (GEN. ROBT.-In the War of 1812,
and the Mexican War, at the First Battle of Bull Run, 1861,
etc.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Phila., July 18, 1843, details of the
transaction of business. To Gen. G. J. Pillow.

187. Baltimore's attack on the Sixth Massa-
chusetts AND ITS SUBMISSION TO GeN. BuTLER, ApL 19-Mat

11, 1861. Two A. L. S. of Gen. Patterson, Phila., Sep. 6 and
7,^ 1865 ; two A. L. S., of Major T. P. Parry to him, Sep. 7,
1865, all bearing on the opening of communications between
Baltimore and Washington early in May, 1861. (4 pieces.)

188. PAULDING (JAMES K.). A. L. S. 1854; and
A. L. S., L. S., etc., of Edward E. Hale, 1886; Gerard
Duyckinck, 1801; Jacob Abbott, n. d.; Solomon van Rens-
selaer, 1802; etc. (25)

189. PEALE (REMBRANDT— Noted portrait painter).
Two A. L. S., 1857 and 1858 ; the former about a Daguerreo-
type, with the original envelope cover attached stamped
■"Blood's Penny Post Phila," and the latter on his portrait
of Chief Justice Marshall, etc. (3)

190. PECK (GEN. JOHN J.). Battle of P.vlo Alto,
1846. A. MS. list of 18 officers under Gen. Taylor at Palo
Alto, May 8, 1846, who were also at Resaca de la Palma,
Monterey, Cerro Gordo and other famous battlefields, among
whom is noted Capt. U. S. Grant; with A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo,
Syracuse, Sep. 18, 1855, enclosing the above data which he
says he has taken from his note book. (2 pieces.)

191. PECK (GEN. J. J.). Siege op Suffolk, raised May
3, 1863. A. L. S. of Gen. Peck, N. Y., June 26, 1865, 2 pp.
4to; copy in Gen. Peck's hand of a letter to him from Adm.
S. P. Lee (June 19, 1865') ; 3 printed broadsides issued by
Gen. Peck (Sep. 20, 1864), contending that Hooker's defeat
at Chancellorsville, Maj^ 2, minimised the importance of the
raising of the Siege of Suffolk on the same day ; excerpt from
the U. S. Service Magazine for Nov., 1864, on the same; MS.
memoranda of 10 pp., D. S. by Gen. Peck, with his Autograph
postscript, N. Y., Jan. 16, 1865. (7 pieces.)

* Longstreet hoped by driving Peek from Suffolk, Va., to
recover all the country south of the James Ki^-er, the ports of
Norfolk and Portsmouth and the railroad. It has been asserted
that Longstreet joined Lee at Chancellorsville, but these docu-
ments prove this not to havp been the ease.
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192. PENNSYLVANIA. [Balch (Thos.).] Letters and
Papers relating Chiefly to the Provincial History of Pennsyl-
vania, with notices of the "Writers. Privately printed. 8vo,
original wrappers, inscribed by the author on the cover.

Phila. 1855

* With A. L. S. by the author, presenting it to Mr. Lossing.

193. PIBKCE (GEN. E. W.) ON THE BATTLE OP BIG
BETPIEL, June 10, 1861, etc. A. L. S. June 26, 1866, 12 pp.
4to, written from Washington.

* An account of a hotly contested field in which the Federal
forces were repulsed.

194. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J.). Early A. L. S. Tam-
pico, Feb. 28, 1847, to his wife, 8 pp. 4to, written just on the
point of sailing for Vera Cruz, in the Mexican War.

* With Gen. Scott "s Expedition which landed at Vera Cruz
on March 9 (the city capitulated on Mch. 29, 1847). These

LETTERS OF GeN. PiLLOW ARE SPECIALLY INTERESTING AND IM-
PORTANT AT THE PRESENT M03IENT.

195. Early A. L. S. "Camp near Vera Cruz, March

'47," 6 pp. 4to, to the same.

* An unusually fine letter in which the progress of the bom-
bardment of A'era Cruz is described in detail, particularly with
regard to the ' ' Castle, ' ' which will be much more difficult to
take than the town ; from a captured Mexican they learn that
Santa Anna is on his way from the City of Mexico with a large
force; he writes in the midst of heavy cannonading, etc.

196. A. L. S., 5 pp. 4to, Camp in rear of Vera Cruz,-

Mch. 14, 1847. To his wife.

* On the taking of A'era Cruz.: "Day lief ore yesterday I luid'
three sharp Rights with the Enemy .. .it will yet require several
days to place our heavy siege artillery to iatter down the City
walls. . . My opinion is that when we take this place and move
into the Intcrirjr the Mexican Government will capitulate. . . .
Gen. Taylor's late victory will aid to tiring about this result,"
etc.

197. Letter from Gen. Pillow's aide "Night of April

18 [1847]," to Jlrs. Pillow informing her of Gen. Pillow's
wound at the Battle of Cerro Gordo fought against Santa
Anna that day; A. L. S. of Gen. Pillow to his wife, New
Orleans, June 9, 1847, on his return to Vera Cruz; order
from the War Dept. for Gen. Pillow to report as soon as his
wound has healed, etc. (4)

* " The Battle of ' Sierro Gorda' came off to day resulting
in a complete victory over Santa Anna. . .Santa Anna himself
escaped hut is note being hotly pursued. . .the army will move
to-morrow towards Galassa. . .several officers have been Jcilled
and wounded and it is supposed that Gen. Shields will not sur-
vive," etc.

198. Very early A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, to the Military

Board of Memphis, Hdqts., Memphis, May 15, 1861. A. L.,.
4to, to Gov. Pettus, May 17, 1861. (2 pieces.)

* Urging the necessity for troops, arms, etc.

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199. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts.
of Army, Term., ilay 26, 1861, reporting to Gen. Harris on
the condition of his defences at Randolph, Trenton, etc., the
first weeks of the war.

200. A. L. S., Hdqts., Memphis, May 30, 1861, to Gov.

Harris of Tennessee and the Military Board, 4 pp. 4to, signed
t-H-iee. Letter (not holograph) from Gen. Pillow to Gov.
Harris, May 22, 1861, urging the appointment of another
Brigadier General. (2 pieces.)

* In the organization of the Army he had been paying by his
own cheque, but desires that the staff should be provided with
funds in a proper and legal way.

201. A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Hdqts., Memphis, June 24,

1861, to Senator R. G. Payne. He feels that he should not
be governed by the Military Board, as if no discretion is
allowed a commanding General, the efSciency of any Army
or Commander in the Field would be destroyed; with L. kS.
9 pp. 4to, same date to the Military Board, to the same effect.
(2)

2-02. A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, New Madrid, Aug. 7, 1861,

to Gen. Polk.

* Written immediately after the Battle of Athens, Missouri,
in apprehension that a large force will descend on New Madrid,
for which he is unprepared: " ¥ou assured me I should liave
the support of Hardee's force 4~ Thompson's. ..I am left u-ith-
out support, in an exposed position, you fail to support me 4"
place your disposable force helow here .. .unless promptly as-
sured of support I shall tal'e my whole force, abandon this
place and strike into the interior of the country," etc.

203. A. L. S., 2 pp. folio. New Madrid, Aug. 23, 1861,

with signed p. s.

* To Gen. Polk urging the necessity of securing control of
Missouri; Gen. Hardee opposes the advance, but Pillow believes
that the enemy should be dislodged before they can gather force
and come down on them.

204. A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts., Columbus, Ky., Nov. 26,

1861, to Gen. Jeff Thompson.

* ' ' The Enemy 's movements South have ieen checTced T>y the
advance of Price towards St. Louis...! noiv want them ta
come. It will require one good hloody battle around the
Columbus WorJcs to satisfy the Enemy that he can't talce this
place."

205. PIRATES. Report of the Trial of Josef Perez for
Piracy on board the Schooner Bee of Charleston, S. C. 12mo,
sewed, pp. 36. N. Y. : J. W. Bell, 1823

* .Judge Smith Thompson 's copy, before whom the case was
tried, with his autograph. With MS. relating to the same, 18
pp. 4to, additional testimony, etc.

206. PLATT (ZEPHANIAH). D. S. by him, John Mc-
Donald and Bben. Russell, approval of A. D. S. by John
Williams, Salem, Oct. 16, 1791, on the lease of Crown Point.

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207. PLBASANTON (GEN. HENRY) ON THE
PETERSBURG MINE. July 30, 1864. A. L. S., 4to,
Pottsville, Pa., Dec. 10, 1866; Carte-de-visite photograph,
autograph; A. ilS. of 10 pp. 4to, on the Petersburg Mine,
showing how the attack failed. (3)

*"It occurred to me that the Icnowledge I have concerniiig
the Petersburg Mine and the assault which folloieed its explo-
sion, from having been the officer ivho planned and superin-
tended its operation, might perhaps be of some service." Gen.
Pleasanton further reports: "The mine ivas a complete suc-
cess. A gap some $00 feet long. The panic was complete...
The road to Petersburg lay open. The time and opportunity
for crushing Lee's Veteran Army had come. The 1st Div. of
the 9th Corps moved promptly, but fatal mistalce — instead of
going past the crater, it sought shelter there, when no shelter
was nrrdecl . . .it blocl'ed the passage of other troops, and be-
coming disorgaiii:ed, — lost us the opportunity... Gen. Ledlie
the Div. Commander instead of being with his troops remained
in a bomb-proof in our lines. . . To this may be added the want
of friendly feeling eaisting between Gen'ls Meade and Burn-
side."

208. POE (EDGAR ALLAN). Short A. L. S. "Poe," 4to,
Dec. 10, n. y. (1846), to E. A. DuycMnck. Edges time-stained
and worn.

*"If you could get the enclosed article {by Mrs. TSllett) in
the Morning News, editorially, I would talce it as a great
favor," etc. Poe met Mrs. Ellett at the Salons held by Mrs.
Anne L)Tich Botta, when Poe was at the acme of his literary
and social success in New York.

209. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). To Gen. Pillow on
THE Defence op the Mississippi River. A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Hdqts., Memphis, Aug. 5, 1861.

* Polk has requested the Eichmond authorities for more
troops, is directing the placing of the Sea-guns and the chain
at New Madrid; all boats have been forbidden to go above
that point, gun-boats from New Orleans have been ordered up,
and several Cincinnati Pilots have been stopped. "I caged
those who were here to go up the Siver 4~ examine the Course
of the Channel." He requests Gen. Pillow to put his troops in
the trenches and press the completion of the works.

210. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). To Gen. Pillow on
THE Federal advance in Missouri. A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts.,
Memphis, Aug. 5, 1861.

* "I hare information that the TSneiny is malcing his position
at Bird's Point one of great strength, not only for general de-
fense but to enable him to have two positions for offensive
operations. I trust therefore you may find it expedient to put
yourself in a thoroughly entrenched camp {at Neiv Madrid)."

211. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 8vo, Hdqts.,
Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 5, 1861. To Gen. Pillow. (Despatch.)

* MissouKi Campaign: "I have irustructed Lt. Carter to
return to you at Neiv Madrid. . .for .. .placing the guns.. -and
the chain. . .as I have reliable information that it is the inten-
tion of the enemy to attempt the descent of the Miss. Siver."

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212. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). To Gen. Pillow.
Long A. L. S., 5 pp. 4to, Hdqts., Memphis, Aug. 8, 1861.

* A.\- niPOKTANT LETTER IN "WHICH POLK ANSWERS PiLLOW 'S

CRITICISMS b,y giving a. history of the events leading up to the
aLl\anee in Missouri, made on representations by Gov. Jackson
and himself (Pillow), that the Federal defeat at Manassas
accentuated their patriotism, but that he (Pollv), tad never
been competent of performing wonders with the untrained troops
at his command. That Pillow knew their resources— " T/iere
has; been no disposition to keep your command a moment in an
exposed situation, nor did I hesitate an instant in the order
for its recall after I became satisfied that it was exposed."

213. [POLK'S ORDER FOR THE EVACUATION OF
NEW MADRID, MISSOURI.] Telegrapliic Despatch (not
holograph). Memphis, Aug. 7, 1861, 4to, per Capt. Blake;
with the Revocation of the order, a much longer despatch,
Aug. 9, 12 o'clock p. M., on hearing of the Federal Defeat
under Lyons near Springfield, 2 pp. 4to. (2 pieces.)

214. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.— C. S. A., kiUed in
1864). Telegraphic despatch (not holograph). 4to, Memphis,
Aug. 10, 1861. To Gen. G. J. Pillow, at New Madrid, Mo.

* MissouKi Campaign. Gen. Pillow 's order to return to
Tennessee is revoked; Gen. Polk has heard of the Lyons-Me-
GuUough conflict at Springfield. "This may require Fremont
to draw off some of his force from the Miver to support the
West. .."

215. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo,
Ft. Pillow, Tenn., Aug. 24, 1861. On the necessity for the
immediate formation of companies of Artillery in the Con-
federate Army.

216. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.). A. L. S., 8vo, Colum-
bus, Ky., Sep. 14 (1861), to Gen. Pillow, on the Defense of
the Mississippi River with Siege Guns; Gen. Trudeau has
selected a position across the River, and wishes Gen. Pillow's
co-operation for position of two more and manning them.

217. [POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS J.).] Letter (not in his
hand), 4 pp. 4to, unsigned, Columbus, Ky., Nov. 26, 1861, to
the commander of the Federal troops on raids on Southern
property, endorsed "not forwarded"; A. L. S. of Gen. Polk's
aide, Lt. De Russe, Ft. Pillow, Aug. 21, 1861, written at his
orders to Gen. Pillow, that he is obliged to submit to the "War
Dpt. the position assumed by Gen. Pillow in disobeying com-
mands. (2)

218. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS). Printed Broadside on
blue paper. Headquarters, Demopolis, Ala., Apl. 13, 1864,
offering pardon to all soldiers absent from their commands
without leave.

* Gen. Polk was killed in June, 1864, when opposing Sher-
man's march to the sea.

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219. PORTER (GEN. PETER B.). A. L. S. with initials,
2 pp. folio, Niagara Falls, May 25, 1840. With biographical
sketch of G-en. Porter, by Col. P. A. Porter, A. D. 1 pp. 8vo.

(2)

* He relates the part taken by the Indians and American
volunteers in the Battle of Black Eock and Chippewa, "an act
of jtintice too long witheld."

220. PREBLE (ADM. G. H.). A. L. S., 4 pp. Svo, Boston
Navy Yard, Sep. 14, 1871, in regard to his "History of the
Flag"; circular advertising the same. (2 pieces.)

221. PRIVATEERING IN THE WAR OF 1812. A. L. S.
of Wni. Leavitt, Teacher of Navigation, Salem, Mass., 1 p. 4to,
Jan. 1, 1861, enclosing "Account of the Privateers of Salem
taken during the War of 1812," 2 pp. large folio; and "Ac-
count of the Prizes captured and sent into the Port of Salem
during the War of 1812," 6 pp. large folio. (3)

* With very interesting historical notes.

222. PROPOSED PRAYER BOOK, 1785. Book of Com-
mon Prayer ... as revised and proposed to the use of the
P. E. Church, at Philadelphia, Sep. 27-Oct. 7, 1785. 16mo,
cloth. Phila. 1789

* With inscription to Mr. Lrossing from J. Frank Horn and
A. L. S. of P. Erviu inserted.

223. "REBELLION RECORD." "A History of the Slave
Holders Rebellion. By Chas. H. Smith, Montrose, Pa."
Original manuscript of 276 folio pages.

* A very valuable, interesting, and apparently unpublished
History of the Civil War. Commencing with the Election of
Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency and ending shortly after the
Battle of Autietam, the manuscript includes detailed accounts
of the Battles, full copies of the proclamations issued, official
orders of the army, including some by Confederates, etc., with
one or two plans of battles.

224. RECTOR (HENRY M.— Confederate Governor of
Arkansas). L. S., 4to, Little Rock, Ark., May 18, 1861.

* Arkansas seceded on May 6, and conditions in the State
were such that Gov. Eector writes Gen. Pillow that their cavalry
is totally inadequate to their own needs; that Gen. Bradley is
in command on the Mississippi and will co-operate with him.

225. RAILROADS. Commercial Advertiser. Washington,
Feb. 27, 1826, 2 pp. folio, one corner torn away.

* Illustrated with a ' ' General View of the Hetton Rail Way, ' '
' ' the loaded train, ' ' etc. Published in the interest of the
railroad from Albany to Schenectady.

226. RAILROADS. Boston, Hartford & Erie R.R.,
Dutchess and Columbia Division. Time Table, Oct. 28, 1869.
Woodcut view of the train. Folio, printed in green, fine
condition.

* With Mr. Lossing 's initialled note ' ' This is the first Pas-
senger time-talile issued hy this railway, which loas chartered
as the 'Dutchess ^ Colurnhia Railroad' and leased to the B. H.
4- E. road."

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■^-^1. RAILROADS. Origin, Progress and Vicissitudes of
tJie :\Iohawk and Hudson Rail Road and the First Excursion
«n It. By J. Munsell. ^Yoodcut of the first passenger train
between Albany and. Schenectaehj, 1831. 12mo, sewed, pp. 20.

Albany: J. Munsell, 1875

228. REYNOLDS (GEN. J. S.). MS. Biography, 3 pp.
folio, by C. C. P. Holden, with A. L. S. by the same, Chicago,
Feb. 17, 1866. > » -

v'v'f). RHODE L«!LAND. Dorr's Rebellion. ] Share of
''Dorr Liberation Stock," Providence, R. I., Oct. 28, 1844.
scarce. Obi. 16mo (with portrait).

* Dorr is conspicuous in American History as the governor
of an insurrection to take the place of the legal State govern-
ment; he was tried for treason, convicted in 1842 and pardoned
in 1S47.

230. RIPLEY (GEN. R. S.— Author of "History of the
Mexican "War," Confederate officer). A. L. S., 7 pp. 12mo,
Ft. McHenry, Md., Mch. 12, 1860, long political and friendly
letter, speaks of the prospect of his going to fight the
Comanches, etc.

231. RIPLEY (GEN. R. S.— C. S. A.). A. L. S., 4to,
Charleston, Jan. 13, 186S, on the supply of troops for James
Island.

232. ROSENGARTEN (MAJOR A. G.). MS. Biography,
6 pp. folio; carte-de-visite photograph, clippings (3) ; A. L. S.
of John A. McAllister, Phila., 1863, sending the photograph,
and referring Mr. Lossing to E. 0. Parry, of Pottsville, Pa.,
who apparently wrote the enclosed biography of Maj. Rosen-
garten. (6)

* Major Rosengarten was killed early in the war, at Murfrees-
boro. Dee. 29, 1862.

233. RUNYON (GEN. THEODORE). L. S., 2 pp. 8vo,
Newark, N. J., Mch. 20, 1865 ; copy of a letter to him from
Gen. Fry, July 28, 1861; MS. account, unsigned, of Gen.
Runyon and his command, May-July, 1861, 2 pp. folio (to
which he alludes in the letter of Mch. 20). (3)

234. ST. LOUIS RIOTS, MAY 10, 1861. Manuscript ac-
■eount, unsigned, 11 pp. 4to, including an account of the Fifth
and Walnut St. Riots, Capture of Camp Jackson, and the
Seventh St. Riot on June 18th. (1862)

* This was written by an eye-witness, John Coleman, in 1862,
and is accompanied by two A. L. S. by him, Apl. 11 and 30,
1862, in one of which he mentions enclosing the MS. (3 pieces.)

235. SARGENT (EPBS). A. L. S., 1852; and A. L. S.,
L. S., etc., of Capt. Peter Dudley, ca. 1812; Edward Living-
ston, 1800 ; Henry van Rensselaer, 1767 ; Daniel D. Tompkins,
1813; etc. (26)

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236. SCHUYLER (GEX. PHILIP). A. L. S., 4to (Dec.
19, 1775), to Capt. Varick, Albany.

*" Such of the above officers as are not requested to dine
■with inc. you will send cards to... If there are any other
British officers you will send cards to them also." In the list
which Gen. Schuyler has written at the head of the note are in-
clnded the names of Major Andee (which he spells "Andra"),
and Gex. Prescott.

An exceedingly interesting document giving a list of British
officers then prisoners of war and on their way to imprisonment.
Major Andre was captured at St. John's on the Sorel, and Gen.
Prescott (who had not long before captured Ethan Allen), was
taken prisoner at Montreal. Eleven names of British officers
are given.

237. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., folio,
Albany, Jan. 24, 1776, to the Committee of Tryon County.

* On admitting to bail Col. Henry Pry, with a list of his
"Surities for future good Behavior in the Unhappy Contest
between the British Ministry and America."

238. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., folio, Feb.
5, 1776, to Capt. Varick, dispatching troops, etc.

239. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., sm. 4to,
Albany, Mch. 28, 1776, to Capt. Rd. Varick.

* He requests: "Please to ask the following Gentlemen to
dine with me to-day. Col. Buel, Major Sedgwicl-, Capt. Mills
of Col. Van Schaich's, Capts. Harmar 4- Willett," and others
"Pray let me know -when Capt. Allen's Company of Warner's
Segiment passed Tyconderoga," etc.

240. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
German Flatts, Aug. 1, 1776, with initialled p. s., to Capt.
Varick.

* In preparation for the little fleet on Lake Ghamplain ; he
orders men who understand burning tar to prepare it and send
it without Delay to Gen. Gates, and other military matters.

241. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Albany, July 1, 1776, to the Committee of Tryon County.

* Asking for men and material to build fortifications and
barracks at Ft. Stanwix under Col. Dayton.

242. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
German Flatts, July 20, 1776, to Capt. Rd. Varick, Schuyler's
chief Military Seeretarj'. Stating that he encloses list of
articles wanted at Ticonderoga, and as soon as the axes come
from Gov. Trumbull they are to be sent to Gen. Gates, etc.
With A. N. S. of Mr. Lossing, relating to it. (2)

243. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S. with P. S.,
3 pp. folio, German Flatts, July 25, 1776, to Capt. Rd. Varick.

* A long letter going into the detail on supplies needed at
Ticonderoga,; if Col. Gansevoort is returned to Port George
he is to send all nails to Ticonderoga, other messages are sent
to Mr. Schuyler, Mr. Rensselaer, and Col. Van Schaick; he sends
duplicate of the list forwarded Washington, and has asked Gen.
Gates for Indian goods which are to be forwarded as soon as
they arrive.

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244. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 4 pp. folio,
German Flatts, July 31, 1776, to Capt. Varick.

* ' ' Whatever of the articles mentioned in the list sent to Gen.
Washington that cannot lie got at Albany you must try to get
elsewhere, as also... from Gen. Arnold...! sent you a list of
sundry articles wanted for the Indians — the pipes if any are
to be hud must be very carefully packed up," etc. All this
material is to be sent to Tioonderoga.

245. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., folio, Saratoga,
Oct. 15, 1776, to Capt. Varick.

* " The Letter from Congress only enclos'd the Resolution
you have seen and those from General Washington contained
no Intelligence but what you have had," etc.

246. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 4to, near
Stillwater, Oct. 16, 1776, in pencil, followed by A. L. S. in
ink on the following page.

^ " The Enemy's fleet and ours has been engaged. We lost a
small schooner which ran on shore and a Gondola which sunk
after the engagement. The Enemy is full as strong in shipping
as we are," etc. On the following page lie writes, "Show the
not from Gen. Arnold to Gen. Ten Broecle and request him to
Tceep the militia in readiness to march," etc. Relating to
Arnold's battle ofC the Island of Valcour, Oct. 11-13, 1776.

247. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 4to, Sara-
toga, Oct. 18, 1776, sending back for safe-keeping in Albany
papers and money belonging to Gen. Arnold.

248. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., folio, Saratoga,
Oct. 20, 1776, to Gen. Herkimer, worn.

* Warning him to be in readiness to march ; since he wrote
Gen. Ten Broeck, he has received no news from Gates, and the
Enemy so far had not appeared at Tieonderoga.

249. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Albany, Nov. 3, 1776, to Capt. Varick giving him directions
for Port Edward, Port George, Port Miller.

*" What Provisions are at each Post, what number of Battal-
ions are employ 'd at each Station," etc.... "Place a guard
at the Bridges at Fort Edward to prevent any Waggons from
coming down," etc.

250. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., folio, Albany,
Nov. 8, 1776, to Capt. Varick, ordering him to "repair to
Tyconderoga to muster the Troops," etc.

251. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. N. S., 1798, A. L.
Albany, May 6, 1777, on war news ; A. L., Apl. 30, 1804, on
business; deed of Gen. Schuyler and Thos. Livingston, and
A. L. S. of E. Gilbert to Gen. Schuyler. (5)

252. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 4to, Still-
water, July 7, 1777, with signed p. s., to Col. Richard Varick,

Albany.

* ' ' The account we had this Morning is confirmed, our Troops
retreated from Tieonderoga # Mount Independence partly by
land and partly by water, the latter were followed by the Enemy
as far as Hillsborough . . . send an express to Gen. Nixon to
advise him that he and his troops will be much wanted."

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253. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). L. S., folio, Still-
water, Aug. 13, 1777, to Gen. Herkimer and the Committee
of Tryon County. Worn and faded.

*"A Brigade of Continental Troops under Gen. Learned is
on the march to the relief of Fort Schuyler. Let me beg you
to exert yourselves to the utmost and join Gen. Learned. Upon
your exertions the safety of your Country greatly depends, ' ' etc.

264. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio
(Albany), Sep. 10, 1777, to Col. Rd. Varick.

* "7 don't bioiv if the Indians are Marched or not, about
fifty were to have gon off this afternoon to Join Gen'l Gates.
My com/iUmcnts to Gen. Arnold, Livingston ^ Lansingh," etc.

255. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., folio,
Albany, Sep. 15, 1777, full letter sheet to Col. Rd. Varick.

* "We have not a word of what is doing below between Gen.
Washington ij' Sir William Howe. Yesterday I received a let-
ter from France, not a word of war between France and Eng-
land. I believe America ivill not receive any aid in that way
until it shall be beyond a doubt that the Independency can be
maintained. ' '

256. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Perpetual Calendar.
Drawn in ink on two oblong 16mo cards, with slits for mov-
able slip containing the days of the week. Old morocco covers,
with the name ' ' P. Schuyler ' ' in ink.

* A very interesting Revolutionary souvenir, probably carried
by Gen. Schuyler as a pocket note-book.

257. SCOTT (JOHN MORIN). D. S. 1779; and A. L. S.,
L. S., etc., of P. Banyar, 1804; Gilbert Livingston, 1801;
Edward Livingston, 1822; S. A. AUibone, 1859; etc. (25)'

258. SEDGWICK (GEN. JOHN). A. L. S., 4to, to Gen.
Bennet on a letter which had been mislaid. A strip torn from
the top of the page does not injure this letter.

259. [SEWARD (W. H.).] Speech of I. Washburn of
Maine on the bill to organize territorial governments in
Nebraska and Kansas, and against the abrogation of the Mo.
Compromise. 8vo, sheets, pp. 16. Wash. 1854

* Attached is Mr. Seward 's franked cover sending it to Mr.
Lossing.

260. SHERMAN'S CAMPAIGNS. "Legends. Major
General W. T. Sherman's Campaigns"; Atlanta Campaign;
Georgia Campaign ; Movement to the Coast ; Campaign of the
Carolinas ; Campaign ending in the Surrender of Gen. Jos. E.
Johnston. Very long narrow folio, the schedules of command-
ing officers of Federal and Confederate troops printed in red
and black.

*A summary of the whole of Sherman's Campaign.

261. SHERMAN'S MARCH TO THE SEA. A. L. S.,
2 pp. 4to, of Col. J. C. Reid, Morristown, Pa., Oct. 8, 1866 ;
map of Cobb. Co., Ga. (photographic). (2)

* "I enclose a photographic map compiled # printed in tJie

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Field June 10 and IS, 1864. It was made wJien we were estdb-
lishing our lines in front and to the right of Kennesaw Mts. . •
ly observation and information from the inhabitants .. .the
original map was made during the night from the condensed
reports," etc.

262. SHUBRICK (ADM. W. B.— 1st Lt. on the "Constitu-
tion" m the War of 1812). A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Washington,
Jan. 26, 1863.

* On receiving a sword, etc., for his conduct in the combat
between the "Constitution," and the "Cyajie" & "Levant";
his expedition to Paraguay, etc.

263. SIMMS (W. GILMORE). Two A. L. S., 4to, 1856.

* One giving names of books he wants, including ' ' The New-
comes, " the other on his course of lectures with titles.

261. SLAVE TRADE. Treaty with Groat Britain for the
Suppression of the Slave Trade, Apl. 7, 1862. Autographed
and dated copy by Gideon WeUes, Secty. of the Navy. Small
8vo, sewed, pp. 15. (Wash., June 7, 1862.)

* Headed "Special Warrant," dated May 4, 1863, and with
Gideon Welles' autograph signature.

265. SLAVERY IN NEW YORK. General List of Slaves
in 2nd District, 4th Division, New York, Oct. 1, 1798, manu-
script of 20 pp. folio; Proceedings of Henry Livingston, Pr.
Assessor, MS. of 14 pp. folio, 1798-1800. Laid in the original
marbled covers, with A. D. S. of H. Livingston, Jr., 1798;
letters and documents of Peter Cantine, etc. Together 13
pieces.

* Shows Theodorus Bailey, Henry Livingston, Zephaniah
Piatt and others as well known as slave owners, in Pough-
keepsie, Pishkill, etc.

266. SMITH (GEN. THOS. KILBY— At Corinth and
Vicksburg, on Grant's staff, commanded the 3rd division of
the Army of the Tennessee, etc.). Autograph biography,
32 pp. 4to, beginning "My full name is Thomas Kilby Smith,
now Brigadier General, etc." Dated Washington, D. C, Nov.

30, 1864.

* Includes list of battles in which he participated, copies of
letters from Sherman, McPherson and others.

267. SONG BOOK. "Charley Monroe's Clown Song
Book," 16mo, original wrappers, pp. 32.

Lancaster, Pa., H. G. Smith & Co., printers, 1867

268. SOUTH CAROLINA. U. S. Coast Survey, A. D.
Bache, Supt. Plans & Views of Rebel Defences, Coast of C. S-
Drawn by E. Willenbucher, under the direction of C. 0.
Boutelle. The seven plans on an undivided sheet. Phila. 1862

269. SPARKS (JARBD— Historian). Two A. L. S., 8vo
and 4to, 1852 and 1855, on American historical documents
and books and their whereabouts.

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270. SPINNEE (F. B.). A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Treasury,
Oct. 28, 1868, with envelope; two Amer. B. N. Co. portraits;
A. L. S. with initials of F. Lieber, Oct. 24, 1868, on a letter
from R. C. Davis of Phila. (5)

* All relating to the origin of the Treasury Seal.

271. SQUIEE (B. G.). A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Paris, Oct. 28,
1855, mentions Ms "Waikna" and "Notes."

272. STBPHBNS (H. L.). Stephens' Album of Drolleries.
No. 1. 12 small caricatures printed in oil colors, 1863, repre-
senting England arming the Confederate States," and other
subjects. 12 plates in the original lettered envelope.

Phila. 1863

* Very Rare. In tine condition. It is doubtful if more
than these twelve plates were published.

273. STBPHBNS (H. L.). Stephens* Album of Varieties,
No. 3. In Oil Colors from original designs by H. L. Stephens.
Complete set of tivelve plates in color. 16mo, in the original
envelope. Phila. : W. A. Stephens, 1863

* Mostly Slave Scenes, including scenes of colored troops in
the Civil War.

274. STEWART (G-BN. ALEX. P.— C. S. A.). A. L. S.,
4to, Columbus, Nov. 28 (1861), to Gen. Pillow on instructions,
payment of Artillery at Island No. 10, etc.

276. STUART (GEN. J. B. B.— Confederate Officer).
A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts. Cavalry Brigade, Centreville, Feb. 28,
1862, full letter sheet.

* Fine example and scarce. He advises "collecting tlie
militia which lie heyond the outposts, believing that in so doing
I leould sectire to the Confederacy valuaile material for tlie
ranks of our Army," etc.

276. SULLIVAN (GEN. JOHN— Leader of the Expedi-
tion, 1779, defeating Joseph Brant and Sir John Johnson).
L. S., 4to, Hdqts., Providence, July 10, 1778, countersigned
by Lewis Morris.

* Plagg 's commission as pay-master in Col. Greene 's Battalion.

277. SWIFT (GEN. J. G.— War of 1812). 2 A. L. S.,
Geneva, 1860, 2 and 7 pp. each, 8vo.

* The long letter is based on a Diary kept by Gen. Swift, of
the War of 1812, and on that subject.

278. TANEY (CHIEF-JUSTICE ROGER B.). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, Wash., Dec. 25, 1861, on the MS. of the "Star-
Spangled Banner," which he thinks is in possession of the
husband of F. S. Key's oldest daughter. A. L. S., 8vo, from
Mr. S. Mayer, Bait., 1864, on the history of the song written
by Taney. (2)

"It was to Mr. Howard that my letter was addressed giving
an account of the circumstances under which the song was com-
posed . . . It was printed in Baltimore hut who by I do not
Tcnow. ' '

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, 279. TEN BROECK (GEN.). A. L. S., folio, Albany, Oct.
17, 1776, to the Committee of Tryon County, with copy of a
letter of Gen. Ph. Schuyler, announcing the enemy is ready-
to attack Ticonderoga, written on the same sheet.

280. TENNESSEE. MS. Oration, signed, by Milton A..
Haynes, commemorative of the Settlement of the Cumberland
Valley, 34 pages, 4to. Delivered at White's Creek Church,
near Nashville, July 4, 1844.

* The Expeditions of Shelby and Sevier against the Chick-
amaugas and Cheroliees, Ferguson's repulse, the founding of
Nashville by Capt. Rains, interesting details of Indian raids,
and other local material of great interest.

281. THOMPSON (GEN. M. JEFF, C. S. A.). A. L. S.,
4to, Camp Sikeston, Aug. 14, 1861. To Gen. Pillow.

* The Enemy before retiring into Benton, burned the mill
■which was their main reliance, and he strongly urges holding
the one at Commerce, Cape Girardeau can also be taken, ' 'fts
the enemy have no idea of our strength."

282. A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts., Camp Sikeston, Aug. 16,

1861.

* On the Missouri campaign, urging Gen. Pillow to let him
make the advance on Cape Girardeau, which he thinks he can
take without firing a gun; " If I cannot make them capitulate,-
I will retire to Jaclcson, where the troops at Fredericlcstown
will ie a reserve for me."

283. A. L. S., 4to, Camp Benton (Mo.), Aug. 21, 1861,,

to Gen. Pillow en route to Camp Benton, on an affair at
Charleston necessitating the putting under arrest of CoL
Hunter.

284. A. L. S., 4to, Camp Benton, Aug. 25, 1861, to.

Gen. Pillow. Planning to attack Cape Girardeau with
Hardee.

285. ■ A. L. S., 4to, Camp Hunter, Aug. 31, 1861, ask-
ing for more ammunition but promising to be "more careful
and economical."

286. A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts., New Madrid, Mo., Nov. 15,

1861, to Gen. Pillow reporting movement of the Federal troops
towards Cairo and the Mississippi Valley, the advisability of
massing at Union City, etc.

287. A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, New Madrid, Nov. 22, 1861..

* To Gen. Pillow, relating the movements in Missouri, 1,200'
men were at Price's Landing, 2,000 at Charleston; he eluded
both parties, and after misleading them as to his strength they
retired to Bird's Point.

288. A. L. S., 4to, "Missouri State Guard" (printed).

Camp New Madrid, Nov. 26, 1861. To Gen. Pillow at Colum-
bus, Ky. Unless he has the power to change "Missouri scrip"
for beef and pork he cannot feed his men.

289. TOMPKINS (DANIEL D.). A. L. S., n. d.; and
A. L. S., L. S., etc., of H. Niles, 1815; John Troup, 1767;
Jacob van Ness, 1822; Henry Livingston, 1771; etc. (26)

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290. TUCKEEMAN (H. T.). "Washington's Statue."
AuTOGRiVPH MS. Signed, 2 pp. 4to, N. Y., 1851, with two
A. L. S. from him, 1860 and n. d. (3 pieces.)

* In one letter he gives a list of his poems "of an American
character. ' '

291. UPSHUR (ABEL P.). Brief Enquiry into the Fed-
eral Government; a Review of Judge Story's Commentaries
on the Constitution of the U. S. 8vo, wrappers, pp. 131, Mr.
Lossing's autograph. Phila. 1863

292. VAN RENSSELAER (GEN. STEPPIEN). A. L.
1812; and A. L. S., L. S., etc., of Daniel D. Tompkins, 1817;
Capt. Peter Dudley (1812) ; Vincent Colyer, 1864; J. Watts
de Peyster, 1868; etc. (25)

293. VATTEMARE (ALEX.— Pounder of the Inter-
national Exchange, known as "Alexandre the ventriloquist").
Two L. S. Paris and Wash., 1845 and 1850, both relating to
the exchange of books with Europe. (2)

294. [WADSWORTH (GEN. ELIJAH).] MS. Biography
of 41 folio pages (unfinished) in the hand-writing of Hon.
Elisha Whittlesey, his aide-de-camp.

* Mainly on the parts taken by the inhabitants of Northern
Ohio. Wadsworth ran the first mail route from Pittsburg to
the extreme west, and when the news of Hull's defeat, Aug. 22,
1812, reached him, he raised men and started at once for Cleve-
land. The biography carries him nearly to the end of 1812.

295. WALKER (GEN. L. POPE— Confederate Secty of
War). L. L., 2 pp.'4to, Richmond, July 18, 1861, to Gov.
Isham G. Harris ; with extract from a letter from ]\Ir. Yeager
of Corinth, Miss., 3 pp., 1861, urging that troops and guns ■
be sent there.

296. WALLACE (GEN. LEW). Autograph manuscript
signed. An account of the attack and capture of Port Donel-
son, Feb. 16, 1862 ; with A. L. S. of Gen. J. G. Wilson, Bvo,
Chicago, Apl. 21, 1862, stating that he had just come from
Mississippi, where Gen. Wallace had entrusted this MS. to
him for Mr. Lossing. (2)

* The first engagements in which Gen. Grant came into

PUBLIC NOTICE WERE THOSE AT FORT HeNRY, TENN. (Feb. 6),

and Poet Donelson (Feb. 16). Commodore Foote was in com-
mand of the gunboats which assisted. This important manu-
script covers seven folio pages, dated ' ' Hdqts. Ft. Henry, Feb.
20, 1862," and signed by Gen. Wallace. In a letter to Mr.
Lossing from Corinth, May 8, 1862, Gen. Wallace wrote con-
cerning this manuscript : ' ' The copy of the report you speak
of was written ty myself expressly for you. My idea icing that
xni-feUiinri might happen to give the MS. extra interest. It was
finished Sunday morning of the Battle of Shiloh. When about
io envelope and address it, I was told cannonading was heard
from Pittsburg Landing. Thrusting it in my pochet I hurried
ovt to net my division ready for orders to march instantly for
the battle field. So it was carried through those eventful days.
This I give you to account for its external defacement."

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297. WALLACE (GEN. LEW.). Autograph manuscript,
unsigned, written m the third person, 2 pp. 4to ; memoranda
on the Battle of Shiloh (Apl. 9, 1862).

* Explaining that a mistake in the delivery of Grant's orders
1 r " ^ *° ^ useless march of ten miles, when if properly
delivered the fiist day's victory of the Confederates might have
been avoided.

298. WALLACE (GEN. LEW.). A. L. S., 8vo, Hdqts.,
Baltimore, Mch. 22, 1864, with envelope.

* "This morning I assiimcti command of the Middle Depart-
'"i i-V { '"''^'' *" sitcceed hut cannot tell. The politicians
make difficulties that ought not to exist . . . Grant will pass thro'
here to-day for the Army of the Potomac," etc.

_ 299. WALLACE (GEN. LEW.). Manuscript map drawn
m pencil by Gen. Wallace, 7i/o x 10 inches, of the Defences of
Cincinnati,- with memoranda.

*"Gen Wallace adopted MilcheU's plan . . . Ee found those

tvho assisted in the Survey and also the lines with 4 unfinished

redouits. ' '

300. WALLACE (GEN. LEW.)!. The Original Manuscript

of his official report of the operations near Frederick City,

Md., and the Battle of ilonocacy; Manuscript Map of the

Battlefield, by C. F. von Linderberg, on glazed linen, etc. (4)

* (1) A. MS. 32 pp. (1st page numbered "33" by error) of

Gen. Wallace.

(2) A. L. S. of Gen. Wallace, 2 pp, 4to, with initialled P. S.,

Hdqts., Baltimore, Sep. 16, 1864, in which he writes
Mr. Lossing that he has chosen to send him the
original ilS. of the report (see [1]).

(3) MS. Map in colored ink of the battlefield, 18 x 15 inches.

(4) General Orders, No. 25, Baltim'Ore, Apl. 18, 1864, as-

signing officers for Staff Duty with Gen. Wallace
(printed).

(5) The original (unsigned) of Gen. Wallace's telegraphic

report to Gen. Halleck, Ellicott's Mills, 2-5 p. m.,
•July 10, 1865 (day after the battle), 5 pp. 4to, not
in Wallace's Jiand.

301. WAR OF 1812. Attack on the Brig "Gen. Akm-
STRONG," Sept. 26, 1814, at Fayal, by H. M. S. " Plantagenet, "
etc. Two pamphlets, "Interesting Review of the case of the
Gen. Armstrong," 7 pp. 8vo, n. d., and "Sundry Publications
in relation to the Attack, etc." 46 pp. 12mo, N. T., 1843;
with A. L. S. of the "Gen. Armstrong's" commander, S. C.
Reid, Washington, Apl. 13, 1825, to Col. A. Burr on the
Mexican trouble and his anxiety to enlist. (3)

* Both pamphlets have MS. notes by Capt. Eeid, the hero of
the above naval battle at Fayal, one of the most remarkable on
record. Capt. Eeid was the designer of the present tJ. S. flag,
proposing to retain the 13 original stripes and add a star with
the admission of every new state, which was adopted by Con-
gress.

302. WAR OP 1812. Review of Armstrong's Notices of
the War of 1812. By Cyrenius Chapin, 8vo, sewed, pp. 50.

* A. VERY RARE PAMPHLET. Black Rock (N. Y.), 1836

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303. "WAR OP 1812. Manuscript volume of 82 pp. 4to,
entitled "Memoranda of Occurrences &c connected with the
Campaign of Niagara"; . . . "No. 4. J. Brown Kirby,
Brownville, Jefe. Co. N. Y."

* Edmund Kirby was aide to Gen. Jacob Brown during the
War of 1812, and married his daughter, and the autograph
noted above is probably that of a descendant. The body of the
manuscript is in an earlier hand, and if not the original has
been copied from a journal kept by Gen. Jacob Brown. Be-
ginning .July 2, 1814, and the investment of Fort Erie by Gen.
Brown, the narrative continues through the Battle of Lundy's
Lane (covering 16 pp.), July 25, 1814, to the Sortie from Fort
Erie on the ITth of September, followed by copies of corres-
pondence with the Seoty. of War, an estimate of the British
Troops in Upper Canada, July 1, 1814, and their distribution.

301 WAR OF 1812. MS. list, 2 pp. 4to, "Names of Dart-
moor Prisoners, known to be alive in Salem & Vicinity, Nov.
1860"; the same "Beverly, Dec. 22, 1853." 116 names are
given, including "Beverley men who were in other English
Prisons." [By "Wm. Leavitt.]

305. WAR OF 1812. A. L. S. of J. T. Bell, 4to, Phila.,
Nov. 1, 1869; A. MS. "The Noble Lads of Canada," 3 pp. 4to.

(2)

* The writer sends the words of the song he had heard, satir-
izing the British and Canadians in the War of 1812.

306. WAR OF 1812. A. L. S. of J. Van Cleve, Lewiston,
N. Y., Oct. 4, I860; two pencil drawings. (3)

* The drawings are of Bald Island, where Wilkinson planted
his guns, Nov. 1, 2, 1813, and of Fort Henry, Cedar Island,
Kingston, Canada.

307. WAR OF 1812. British attack on Sodus Bay, June
19, 1813. A. L. S. of Capt. L. Redfield, 6 pp. 8vo, Clyde
(N. Y.), Feb. 11, 1860.

* Kelating particularly to the attack of the British on Sodus.
Eedfield was in Col. Philetus Swift's regiment, and many were
at service on Sunday morning when a horseman dashed up with
the news of the British invasion. By five o 'clock they were
on the march, reaching Sodus at sunrise Monday morning, the
British, however, had been repelled by Capt. Turner with forty
men and had retreated to their ships.

308. WAR OF 1812. Narrative of the Experiences of
Alvin Bronson, Oswego, D. S., 9 pp. 4to, Aug. 28, 1860.

* Bronson was taken prisoner when the British captured
Oswego, where he was public store-keeper, placed on board a
British Ship and subjected to some insult. He corrects some
statements on the Battle of Saekett's Harbor, etc.

309. WAR OF 1812. Camp Dupont. Engraved view.
Small 4to, time-stained.

* Camp Dupont was three miles out of Wilmington, where
the Washington Guards were stationed when it was rumored
that the British were in the Delaware in the fall of 1814.

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1 yf ^ °^ ^^12- ^S. Account of Camp Dupont,
compiled from that of John Ross Mifflin stationed at Camp

r '^^"^'o^'"'"^'' >y ^is sister, with A. L. S. of J. A. McAl-
lister, 1866, relating to it.

iQ«i^- -^^ ^^ ^^^2- ^- ^- S- «f J- ^- Kellogg, Michigan,
? 1 Qi^'^T ?"" S^^'cdote of Com. Chauncey, etc., in the War
ot ISIZ; A_. L. S. of Gen. B. Letchee to Gen. Green Clay,
on ofScers m the 9th Brigade in 1812 ; A. L. S. of Capt I
liOACH to Thomson on information for his "History of the
War ; A. L. S. of Capt. Robt. Peerigo, to Gen. Van Rens-
selaer, Fort Miller, 1810, on charges against him. (4)

312 WAR OF 1812. MS. D. S. by Majoe F. H. Pindell,
lolio, May 30, 1813, on the strength of Camp Meigs ; Copy of
a letter from Gen. H. Dearborn, July 6, 1807, to the Gov. of
Kentucky, calling for troops; Geo. Geaham, soldier, July 18,
L. S., 1816, to Gov. Shelby, on four pieces of artillery; the
same to the Gov. of Alabama, on public lands. (4 pieces.)

313. WAR OF 1812. Letters to Gen. Green Clay, at Fort
Meigs, from Judge John S. Wills, T. H. Pridell, James W.
Bryson, Geo. Walker, Col. R. Patterson, Maj. A. K. Lewis,
A. M. Rollins (2), Capt. Robert Butler, and William Gist,
April to July, 1813. All relating to affairs of the Brigade;
and other similar. (17 pieces.)

314. WEBB (J. WATSON— Journalist and Diplomat).
A. D., endorsed by him "Copy of an extract from a letter to
Col. Benton." 8 pp. 4to, with A. L. S. "Webb." 5 pp. 4to,
without beginning, or date (1842). Together 13 pp.

* A description of his duel with Thos. Marshall, and his justi-
fication of himself.

315. WHITTLESEY (HON. ELISHA— Lawyer, Canfield,
O., 1806). MS. Autobiography, 9 pp. folio, signed by him;
L. S. Treasury Dpt., Aug. 8, 1862, enclosing the same with
franked envelope. (3)

* Whittlesey was aide to Gen. Wadsworth, and the biography
gives an account of his services in the War of 1812.

316. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). A. L. S., 4to, Wash.,
Dec. 30, 1808, to Capt. C. Irvine, on an appointment for Dr.
McCauley, mentions Duane's interest in him also.

317. ■ A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Salem, Jan. 23, 1814, to Gov.

Tompkins, marked "private." With Copy apparently made
by Gen. Wilkinson of a letter to him from Gov. Tompkins,
Albany, Jan. 18, 1814, both on the recovery of Niagara. (2)

* On operations in the Wax of 1812, suggested by Col. Scott
for the recovery of Niagara, with whose plans he does not
agree and hopes a more feasible plan may be offered the Secty.
of War; he is unwilling to withdraw troops from Greenbush
to be sent to Sackett's Harbor, etc.

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318. WILKINSON (GEN. JAMES). Short A. L. S., 4to,
July 20, 1815, asking Gen. Parker for a description oJf the
late Sergt. Brashaw.

319. Long A. L. S., four full pages, folio, German

Town, Pa., Sep. 30, 1815.

* He urges that the "Virginia Dynasty" in politics be de-
j)osed by a union of Pennsylvania and New York, and after
discussing this in detail, he writes : "I now send you the Pro-
spectus of the Tro7-k I have in, Kand and will rely on your
Friendship to promote the Subscription . . . the publication will
not be completed before April or May — I wish some veritable
anecdotes of Brown's former life — Chauncey told me a Mr,
Benedict could give me his infamous Sisrtory," etc.

320. A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Wash., May 1, 1816, to David

Buel, full letter sheet.

* On the loss of his commission and his court martial;
he promised to submit evidence that the letter purporting to
be from Grov. Tompkins to Gen. Armstrong, "published the
day I arrived in New Yorh in my route to the General Court
Martial to excite prejudice against me, could not have been
written by the former. You will perceive from the sentence
of the Court that my honour is safe, tho I have lost my Con-
mission," etc.

321. - — A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Phila., Apl. 8, 1817.

* A long letter on the reception of his ' ' Memoirs " ; he
wishes to have access to &en. Schuyler 's and Gen. Montgomery 's
correspondence, and whatever may tend to throw light on trans-
actions and incidents of the Eevolution, etc.

322. WILLIS (N. P.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Idlewild, July
16, 1859, friendly note of delightful character.

323. WILSON (HENRY). Military Measures of the U. S.
Congress, 1861-5. Portrait. 8vo, wrappers. N. Y. 1866

* Laid in the author 's franked cover.

324. WILSON (HENRY). A. L. S., 1865; and A. L. S.,
L. S., etc., of Lydia H. Sigourney, 1855; Samuel 6. Drake,
1867; R. G. Livingston, 1760; John Lansing, 1800; etc. (25)

325. WISCONSIN. Dedicatory Addresses. State Histori-
cal Society of Wisconsin by I. A. Lapham and E. Salomon,
Jan. 24, 1866. 8vo, Wis., 1866 ; History of the People iUus-
trated by Their Monuments. By A. Van Wyck, 1867; 37th
Annual Meeting of the State Hist. Society, with addresses on
D. Atwood; and others, etc. 1890. 8vo, wrappers. (3)

Madison, Wis., 1866-90

326. WOLCOTT (OLIVER— Signer). D. S., folio, Litch-
field, Dec. 5, 1770.

* Subscription for a schoolteacher for "ye Townhill School
House, ' ' with the names of twenty early Connecticut citizens,
and the number of children of school age, including Wolcott,
Andrew Adams, Jos. Collyer, Jedidiah Strong, Wm. Stanton,
etc.

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327. "WOOL (GEN. JOHN E.). Wool's Defense op
"Washington City. A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Troy, N. Y., Dec. 10,
1865.

* An important letter giving a resume of the situation in
1861 when he had urged the taking of Norfolk and its import-
ance as a strategic point which ' ' could have been as easily
taken as on the 10th of May 1862." Gen. Wool's control of
the situation is considered to have saved Washington, and Gen.
Scott went so far as to say that it saved the Union. With
statements, letters, copies of correspondence amounting to 59
pages 4to, including L. S. of Gen. Wool, July 15, 1861, with
P. S. in his hand, and other papers signed by him (not holo-
graph) relating to the Union Defense Committee and Gen.
Wool's position at the time he was so unjustly eetirbd,

HIS PLANS POE the DEFENSE OF NEW YOBK HAEBOE AND OTHER
MATERIAL.

328. WOOL (GEN. JOHN E.). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Troy,
N. Y., Jan. 20, 1861, fine letter on the crisis just arisen be-
tween the States, with clipping.

329. WOOL (GEN. JOHN E.). On the prospects of the
War. A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Troy (N. Y.), Jan. 23, 1864.

330. WOOL (GEN. JOHN E.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Troy,
N. Y., Dec. 4, 1865, with clipping.

*" Herewith you will receive a printed letter in reply to a
strange and singular statement of Gen. Scott, wUch will le
found in his autobiography, pages S8 4- 59 ... I have been
too loyal to my country to longer submit to the treatment I
have received," etc.

331 WYTHE, VA., IMPRINT. The Saltworks Case. The
Argument of Alexander Smith before the Supreme Court of
Ihe U. S. 8vo, original wrappers, pp. 24, uncut, with errata
slip Printed at the Argus OfBce, Wythe, Va. (1825)

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samertcana

THK LIBRART OP THE LATE

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AMERICAN HISTORIAN

PART VII

MANUSCRIPTS, LETTERS, AND DRAWINGS, MAINLY OP

THE REVOLUTION, "WAR OP 1813 AND

THE CIVIL WAR

Major Livingston's Journal of Montqombrt's Campaign in Canada ;
Charles Willson Pbale's Manuscript Diaries during the Rev-
olution ; Orderly Books of Gen. Heath, Gen. Jacob Brown
AND Gen. Green Clay during the War op 1813; Gen. Schuyler's
Memorandum Book during the Revolution ; Jarvis's History
OF THE Defence of Craney Island, 1813 ; Nearly 400 Tele-
grams received by Gen. Pillow in 1861 ; Narrative of Lincoln's
Secret Journey to Washington

Aatngraplf ffittttra:

Oliver Wolcott on the Transactions of Congress in 1778 ; Gen.
Schuyler on the attempts of Congress to supersede him, the

ACTION OF the CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION AND OTHER IMPOR-
TANT crises ; Alexander Hamilton on the Insolvent Law,
Lafayette on the Defence of Virginia and important Letters
OF Cadwallader Colden, Jefferson, Irving, Bryant, Long-
fellow, Swell, Polk, Pillow and Zollicoffbr

Mistellnneana Maietinl:

An interesting series of Drawings of California in 1851 ; News-
papers ; Looks of the Hair of Byron and Keats ; Original
Warrant of Gov. Wise for the arrest of Fkbd. Douglass ;
Manuscript describing the first settlement in Wyoming Terri-
tory ; Hugh Gains Imprint of the Stamp Act

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1. ALBANY ABOUT 1770. " Plan of the City of Albany
about 1770. By Robert Yates. " Original drawing in
WATER- COLORS WITH KEY. Marked "Copy." 8^x14
mches.

* The Fort, Lodge, Market, King's Store and Dock, with the
various churches, are shown.

3. AMERICAN POETRY. The State Triumvirate. A
Poetical Tale and The Epistles of Brevet Major Pindar
Puff (Julian C. Verplanck). 12mo, half roan.

N. Y., for the author, 1819

* Satires on prominent New Yorkers, etc.

3. AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Return of Regiment
at Albemarle Barracks, Col. Taylor, October 9, 1779. Folio.

* With list of 13 ofHcers, three lieutenants and ten captains,
four of whom had been killed.

4. " Thoughts upon the Dispute between Great

Britain and her Colonies," unsigned MS. of 9 pp. folio, writ-
ten probably about 1774.

5. Three A. L. S. of Dr. John S. H. Fogg, Boston,

1874, on important revolutionary letters in his collection ; 32
copies of such letters ■ and documents (with traced signa-
tures) of Washington, Franklin, Chas. Lee, Arnold, Bart-
lett, etc. (35)

6. ANDERSON (MAJ. ROBT.— Defender of Ft. Sumter).
L. S., 2 pp. 12mo, N. Y. Apl. 11, 1863, stating that he will
give verbally " all the information in my power in relation
to the operations in Charleston Harbor." Damaged.

7. [ARNOLD (GEN. BENEDICT).] A. N. S. by John
Ross, Ensign Q. Rangers. ' 'Received from Cornet Savage
to be delivered to Brig. Gen. Arnold Twenty Guineas.
Portsmouth Feby. 7th, 1781."

* Arnold was then in Virginia with headquarters at Ports-
mouth.

8. BAILEY (ADM. THEODORUS— served in the Mexi-
can War and 1861-5). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Oyster Bay,
N. Y., Feb. 8, 1868, on liis narrative of the " Cayuga," his
services, etc.

9. B7\LTIM0RE & OHIO R.R. MAP, and Time-Table,
16mo(l860); City of Washington (15 colored views), oblong
16mo. (2)

10. BANCROFT (GEORGE). A. N. S. 13mo, 1863.

11. A. L. S., 8vo (N. Y.), Sep. 30, 1857, on whether

Philip was the nephew or son of Massasoit, the Sagamore of
the Wampanoags on Narragansett Bay.

12. BATTLE OF BEMIS' HEIGHTS, Sep. 19, 1777-Oct.
7, 1777. Two A. L. S. of Chas. Neilson, author of "Bur-
goyne's Campaign," 2 pp. each, 4to, Aug. 18 and Sep. 4,
1848, incorporating pencil drawings relating to the battle. (2)

* Mr, Neilson was living on his father's farm on the battle
ground.

13. BATTLE OP LAKE ERIE. Sep. 10, 1813. Manu-
script account of a British Sailor, written down and sent to
Mr. Lossing with an A. L. S. by T. B. Fairfield, Hudson,
Ohio, Oct. 12, 1853. 19 pp. small 4to. Top corner of last
page gnawed by mice, spoiling the end of half a dozen lines.

* This British gunner arrived at Port George in May, 1813,
and vras later sent to assist in the erection of Port Erie. He
describes the surrender of Gen. Wm, Hull and the Battle of
Queenstown Heights. He was on the "Queen Charlotte " and
claims to have fired the first shot at Commodore Perry's ship,
the "Lawrence," and also relates that he fired at the Commo-
dore when transferring to the " Niagara." He describes his ill-
treatment, as a prisoner, in spite of Perry's orders, etc. Rare
AND INTERESTING MS. Chapman was one of the men held as
hostages for the safety of the men under Scott sent to England,
and was sent to Ohio with other prisoners, where he settled
after the war.

14. BLAND (COL. THEODORIC— Dist. at Brandy wine;
charged with the conveyance of Burgoyne's troops as pris-
oners). A. L., 3 pp. 4to, Charlotteville, April 20, 1779.

* General Orders concerning the march of Burgoyne's troops
through Virginia as prisoners. Entirely in Col. Bland's writing.

15. Autograph draft signed of a letter to Genl.

Philips. 3 pp. 4to. Charlotteville, April 22, 1779 (dam-
aged) ; poetical letter addressed to Col. Bland. (2)

* Military matters, based on statements made by " a British
officer now prisoner with us at Halifax, in North Carolina,"
etc.

16. General Orders, in the handwriting of Col.

Bland, Charlotteville, May 2, 1779.

17. Autograph draft in his handwriting of General

Orders issued Charlotteville, May 3, 1779, defining garrison
limits and other regulations. 2 pp. folio. Slightly damaged.

* Col. Bland being sensible of the bad effects that have arisen
and may arise by suffering the Non. Command. Officers and

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Soldiers of the Convention Troops who are on parole to go at
large and spread themselves at considerable distance . . .
thinks himself by no means responsible in allowing to continue,"
and tberefoie makes regulations. The Convention troops were
the prisoners of Burgoyne's army.

18. BLAND (COL. TIIEODORIC). General Orders (draft)
in the handwriting of Col. Bland giving directions for a
field-daj'. Charlotteville, Sept., 1779.

19. Autograph signature to muster roll of troops at

Albemarle Barracks, Va., Sept., 1779.

20. General Orders in the hand of Col. Bland, Char-
lotteville, Oct. 2, 1779, on the Sutlers serving Burgoyne's
troops.

21. BLOOMFIELD (JOSEPH— New Jersey Patriot and
Governor). Bookplate engraved by J. Trenchard, with
letter relating to it.

* James Trenchard located in Philadelphia in 1777, and was
one of the founders of the " Columbian Magazine." He went to
England some years after the Revolution and died there. His
engraved work is rare.

22. [BOLINGBROKE (LORD).] A letter to Mr. P. * *
On Occasion of his late Letter in Answer to the Remarks,
&c. 8vo, sewed, pp. 68. Lond. 1731

* In answer to William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, and probably
written by Lord Bolingbroke.

23. BOOKS. Cruise of the Alabama and Sumter, by R.
Semmes, N. Y. 1864; Cuba and the Cubans, N. Y. 18-50;
Relations of Canada with the U. S., by H. J. Morgan, his
A. L. S., etc., laid in, etc. 9 vols. 8vo, cloth, etc.

24. [BOONE (DANIEL).] MS, biography, 4pp. 4to, by
J. W. Venable, Frankfort, Ky., May 4, 1855, with letter
relating to it. (2)

25. BOOTH (J. WILKES — Shot President Lincoln).
Carte-de-visite photograph, unmounted, nearly three-quar-
ter length, seated.

26. BROOKLYN VIEW. " Institution for Young Ladies
on Brooklyn Heights," No. 106 Pierrepont Street, Corner
of Clinton. Engraved view on prospectus. Small 4to.
(About 1840.)

* Exterior view showing vicinity with parts of Baptist and
Dutch Reform Churches, etc.

27. BROWNLOW (W. G.). Two Short A. L. S., Phila.,
July 9, 1862, on lecturing in Poughkeepsie. (2)

28. BRYANT (W. C). A. L. S., 8vo, N. Y., Mch. 29,

1862

* " Inasmuch as I wrote the poem called the Embargo, I have
no objection to its being quoted as mine, though perhaps it
would be just by way of apology for so poor a thing to mention
the early age at which it was written— thirteen."

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29. BUTLER (ZEBULON), Signature ; Theodorus
Bailey, A. L. S., 1786; John Brinkerhoff, Richard
Snedeker and other signatnres on a document of Fort
George, N. Y., 1768; Henry Beekman, D. S., also by John
and Richard Alsop; cut signature of John Armstrong;
Wm. Bayard, D. S. ; and others. 40 pieces.

30. BYRD (WM.— of Virginia). Draft of a letter, folio,
Oct. 5, 1736, to the Government Surveyors, criticizing their
slackness. Th(* names W. Byrd, C. Carter, W. Beverley
and W. Fairfax are signed all in one handwriting.

31. BYRON (LORD). Lock of Byron's hair mounted
on a card.

* Presented to Mr. Lossing in 1857 by Samuel Adams Lee
(see letter under Keats). Witb original envelope.

32. CALIFORNIA IN 1851. A Collection of 23 exqui-
sitely finished Pencil Drawings by Alonzo Chappell, H. W.
Brewerton and others from daguerreotypes made by J.
Wesley Jones of Scenes in California and the Emigrant
Road across the Plains. With descriptive lecture written
on 75 pages and an A. L. S. of J. Wesley Jones, New Bed-
ford, Sep. 8, 1853, in reference to the above. The drawings
measure on an average 5^x8^ inches, with one exception
(Great Salt Lake City), which is 7^ x 4^ inches.

* The Drawings include Great Salt Lake City, Sutter's farm
and mill (where gold was first discovered), Hangtown, Weber-
ville, Nevada City (Cal.), Coyota Diggings, Sunday at Fales'
Diggings, Feather River, Goose Creek with an attack by In-
dians, Fort Laramie, eto.

33. CANADA. Manuscript narrative, " Remarks made
on the Expedition against Cannada in the year 1760 by me
John Frost." 12 pp. 4to, in ink, and with pencilled note:
" The above was copied by me Charles M. Parsons " (son of
Usher Parsons).

*Capt. Frost served in the Revolution and was finally a mem-
ber of the Governor's Counsel of Massachusetts, of which Maine
was then a part.

34. CAVALRY RAIDS IN THE CIVIL WAR. A. L. S.
of Col. D. S. Curtiss, Oct. 29, is(i6. 2 pp. 4to, giving brief
account of services against Mosby, White and other Raiders.

35. Manuscript of 10 pp. 4to, in the hand of and ac-
companied by A. L S. 2 pp. 4to of Col. D. S. Curtiss.
Washington, Dec. 14, 1866. (2)

* "I send you a brief nketch of the military career of the '1st
District Columbia Cavalry '—just enough, to give a fair idea of
the doings of our Raids under Gen. A. V. Koutz," eto.

36. CHARLESTON, S. C. A. L. S. of S. G. Drake, 12mo.
Boston, Jan. 24, 1872, on the burning of St. Philip's Church,
Charleston, S. C, in 1835 With a rare early copper en-
graving of the same. 2 pieces.

37. CHERRY VALLEY MASSACRE, Nov. 11, 1778.
Mauuscript Biography of Judge Jas. S. Campbell, of Otsego
Co., N. Y., taken prisoner in the Massacre ; card photograph
autographed in 1867 (age 95) ; A. L. S. of his son. (3)

38. CIVIL WAR. Original telegraph dispatches received
by General Gideon J. Pillow (with a few to General L. Polk
and others), between April 20 and December 26, 1861. 396
pieces, 59 of which are undated.

*These telegrams form almost a complete history of the organ-
ization, development, successes, and reverses of the first en-
gagements of the Civil War under General Pillow's command
on tVie Mississippi River during the year 1861.

The first period from April '^0 to the middle of June was one
of organization. By that time Gen. Pillow was ready to ad-
vance and only waited the consent of the Governor of Ten-
nessee, Isham G. Harris, who telegraphed on June 23, 1861.

" I still approve [of your advance] but cannot send troops
from here until matters in East Tennessee are settled." Toward
the end of July Gen. Pillow established headquarters at New
Madrid and on Sept. 2 received a telegram from Gen. Polk:
' ' You may m,ake the forward movement you spoke of, but let
it be cautiously done," aud for the next month he attempted to
capture Cairo and get control of the Mississippi. A dispatch
on Oct. 14 reads: " The Preble at Vincennes ivas sunk, two other
steamers were run on a bar, the rest of the Federal fleet retired. "

Beginning with the Battle of Belmont, maay of these tele-
grams i-elate to the disposition of the wounded, etc. On Nov.
14 Gen. Carroll telegraphs he is threatened with a large force
at Chattanooga, and again ; ' ' Send us powder and guns, the
enemy is close here." Nov. 14 Gov. Harris telegraphs: " I con-
gratulate you and our gallant volunteers upon their bloody but
brilliant and glorious victory." On Nov 18 a dispatch tells
of the arrest of Slidell and Mason. Nov. 20, from Capt.
Hailman: "Send a company immediately to assist me, mine
has mutinied." Others are of great interest.

39. Files of printed " General Orders " for 1861 and

1862 (to Aug. 26); Index, 1863. Thick 12mo. (3)

40. A. L. S. 11 pp. 4to, Pottsville, Pa., Jan. 4, 1863,

of E O. Parry, on the wounding of Nick Biddle, a run-
away-slave, who had attached himself to the Washington
Artillerists when ordered to Washington in April, 1861.
With A. L. S. of J. McAllister. (2)

* The sight of a negro in uniform caused much excitement
as the regiment passed through Baltimore, and some one tbrew
a brick at him. This is said to have been the first blood shed
in the Civil War.

41. Attempted to fortify Arlington Heights by the

Confederates for the capture of Washington. Manuscript
account by Jas. D Gay, of Philadelphia 31 pp. folio, with
copy in his hand of a letter to him from H. F. Fick, Hdqts.,
May 19, 1863

42. Richmond, Va., " Spotswood Hotel, Richmond,

Sunday, April 23, 18H5. Dinner. First Bill of Fare printed
in Richmond, Va., after the National Troops took pos-
session."

43. CIVIL WAR. Two original buttons with ribbon of the
Loyal National League; Gen. W. H. H. Terrell, L. S., 1866;
MS. account of Gen. Wilson's Cavalry Campaign, March and
April, 1865; Secession Ticket of the Fall Election in Balti-
more, 1861 ; Colored drawings of Com. Rogers' naval signals;
and others miscellaneous. (50)

44. Manuscript of 9 pp. (unfinished), giving con-
temporary account of the Battle of Fredericksburg; MS.
Biography and other data concerning Col. Chas. Ellet, Jr. ;
A. L. S., 1863, of Col. Ed. Cross, killed at Gettysburg;
A. L. S. of Francis Lieber; L. S. of B. P. Butler, 1865; two
original drawings of the "Gerrymander," and other Civil
War material, scraps, etc. About 100 pieces.

45. CLINTON (JAMES), cut signature; Isaac Clason,
A. L. S., 1790; CoL. Ph. Church, A. L. S., 180:5; Unsigned
letter, 1779, to Benjamin Franklin; Jas Cooper and Me-
LANCTHON SMITH, D. S , 1796; and others. (48 pieces.)

46. COLDEN (CAD WALLADER— Loyalist Governor of
New York from 1761). A. D S., 2 pp. folio, N. Y., Mch.
14, 1761, also signed for Alex. Colden. Stained.

*" Instructions from the Hon'ble Oadwallader Colder &
Alexander Colden. Esq , Surveyors General of the Province
of Neio York to their Deputy Mr. Peter Dubois of Dutchess
County." He was to go to " Indian Castle" for guides and to
run no lines but such as the Indians consent to and in their
presence, etc.

47. COLLINS (ADM. NAPOLEON— Captor of the " Flor-
ida," 1864). Manuscript Biography, 4 pp 4to, with A. L. S.
of W. W. Dobbins, Erie, 1865, relating to it. (2)

48. CONFEDERATE. Soldier's Ticket, Rich. & Peters-
burg Ry., Apl. 10, 1863; Brigade commands under Pillow;
plan of telegraph lines from Cairo and Cincinnati to New
Orleans (pencil di'awing) ; Muster and Descriptive Roll of
Giles and Maury Co , Tenn. ; Confederate Vouchers, Slave
Rolls; Pay requisitions, and other miscellaneous and partly
printed documents. (45)

49. Gen. G. J. Pillow, A. L. S., 1861; Isham G.

Harris, A. N. S. ; Col. J. V Wright, A L. S., 1861; Special
Orders No. ".^10 of Gen. Polk; Gov. Zebulon Vance, L. S.,
1865; Dr. J. li. Claiborne, A. L. S., 1862; and other letters
of Confederate Military Officers, etc. About 120.

50. CONFEDERATE BADGE. Silk badge with flag and
rosette with tiny photograph of Jefferson Davis. " Southern
Confederation," etc.

51. CONFEDERATE BONDS. Richmond, 1862-4, $.50,
signed by Robt. Tyler; $100 (2) ; $1,000 (2), Mch. 2 and Apl.
1,1863; package of coupons. (6)

52. CONFEDERATE CABINET LETTER. Mallory
(Stephen R.), L. S., 1 p. 4to, Sept. 1862. To Hon. Geo. W.
Munford, Signed as Seet'y Navy.

53. CONFEDERATE CIRCULAR. Official printed cir-
cular, 1 p. 4to. In Council, May 27, 1861. Issued by P. F.
Howard, Secty, approved by Governor Letcher. General
Lee has asked that news of military operations and news-
paper correspondents' letters be suppressed, as " essentialto
keep news from the enemy.'' Pencil note of Mr. Lossing.
Slight damage.

54. CONTINENTAL CURRENCY. £3 (4) New Jersey,
1759-63; " Plalf A Dollar," 1776 (Phila.); " :i/3 of a Dol-
^^■;" Annapolis, 1774; $3, 1775; $8, 1778; $45, 1779 (all
Fhila.); $10, Indiana Territory, Vincennes, 1813; $2 and $5,
Eagle Bank, New Haven, 1822; due bill of the Bank of
Columbia, Georgetown, Jan. 23, 1817; R. I. Lottery Ticket,
1765, signed by Stephen Whipple, others with autograph
signature (14 pieces), some worn.

55. DARLEY (F. O. C), A. L. S., 1853; H, T. Tucker-
man, n. d.; Melancthon Smith, 1792; G. W. Curtis, 1858;
W. Ingraham Kip, with bookplate, all A. L. S., and other
miscellaneous letters. (50)

56. DAVIS (COL. W. W. H.), A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo, Glou-
cester Pt., Va., Oct. 14, 1862, on a drawing of Yorktown.
Card photographs (2); A. L. S., 1862, that he was at Fair
Oaks. (3)

57. DE WITT (SIMEON), A. L. S., 1793; Peter Muhlen-
berg, 1803; Nicholas Schuyler, D. S., 1776; Melancthon
Smith, A. L. S., 1787; Gen. J. Wilkinson, A. L., 1816, 4 pp.
4to, unfinished; and other miscellaneous letters. Over 100
pieces.

68. DOUGLASS (FREDERICK— Negro Orator). The
Original Warrant of the Commonwealth of Virginia for the
arrest of Douglass, signed by Gov. Wise, Nov , 1859, with
seal; A. L. S. of Gov. Wise, Richmond, Nov. 13, 1859
(marked confidential) to President Buchanan, requesting the
President to allow his detectives to pass in disguise as post-
office inspectors, in order to arrest Douglass; A. L. S. of
Douglass to Mr. Lossing, 1868, thanking him for allowing
him to see these papers. With the original envelopes.

59. ELIOT (JOHN). Manitowompae Pomantamoonk —
Lewis Bayley's Practice of Piety, translated into the Massa-
chusetts Indian Language bj' John Eliot. Pages 281-4, two
leaves, inner margins damaged.

*The volume, which is excessively rare, was printed by-
Samuel Green in Cambridge. Two editions were issued, 1665
and 1685, and it is uncertain from which edition these leaves
were taken; only 3 copies of the first and 4 of the second
issue are known.

60. EVERETT (EDWARD), A. L. S., 1859; J. B. D.
De Bow, A. L. S., 1856; E. A. Duyckinck, A. L. S., 1869;
Myron H. Claek, A. L. S., 1»87; Katharine E. Beecher,
A. N. S., 1856; G. R. Gleig, signature; and others. (26
pieces.)

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61. EWELL (BENJAMIN S.— Confederate General).
A. L. S. -i pp. 4to. Nashville, Tenn., April 29, 1866; with
Mr. Lossinff's notes. (2)

* On his part in the Battle of Manassas under Beauregard. In-
cluded with the above are 11 pages of notes in the handwriting
of Mr. Lossing. "Abstract of reports, letter concerning first
Battle of Bull Run and Biographical Sketch."

62. FAIRFAX (THOMAS, LORD— The " Baron " of
Virginia, and friend of Washington). D. S., large folio,
June U, 1745. Appointment of William Fairfax, Charles
Carter and William Beverley, commissioners on his behalf
in defining the boundary line of the Virginian Estates.

63. FORT PITT. Gen. Washington's notice to Gen.
Schuyler of an intended attack on Fort Pitt by the British
and Indians. 1 p. folio, entitled " Extract of a letter from
Gen. Washington dated New Windsor, Apl. 25, 1781," the
extract being entirely in the hand of Gen. Schuyler. Por-
traits of Schuyler and wife, large paper. (3)

64. FORT SUMTER. Correspondence of Major Robt.
Anderson on the Evacuation of Fort Sumter, being copies
of his letters to B. J. Lossing, 80 pp. folio; A. L. S. of Mrs.
Anderson; L. S. of Gen. J. A. Hardie, 1863, granting per-
mission to use the above correspondence, with 12 pp. of
letters and notes in Mr. Lossing's hand ; A. L. S. of D.
Knower, clippings relating to it.

* Original pencil drawings of the Fort are included, and a
copy of Beauregard's summons to surrender. Charleston, Apl.
11, 1861.

65. Sepia drawing of Fort Sumter. 8vo, with Mr.

Lossing's note: " Drawn for me by Lt.-Col. John H. Winder
now (1856) stationed at Charleston, S. C."

* Gen Winder was afterward Confederate Commissioner of
Prisons The drawing shows a fort on the mainland and Sumter
in the distance.

66. GEORGIA. Ruins of Oglethorpe's Barracks at Fred-
erica, St. Simon's Island, 1851. Georgia. Original Sketch
incorporated in A. L. S. from W. W. Hazzard on its his-
tory; India ink sketch by him of Tomochichi, Creek Chief,
on the same sheet, with ground plan of Oglethorpe Bar-
racks. Small folio. (2)

67. Manuscript narrative entitled " Incidents of the

War of 1812 on the Southern Frontier of Georgia," incor-
porated in a letter, 4 pp. folio, with drawing of a stockade
at Camden, from Major W. H. Hazzard; A. L. S., 2 pp.
folio, 1852, of the same. (2)

68. HAMILTON (ALEXANDER). Long and important
A, L. S., 4 pp. 4to, N. Y., Jan. 27, 1799, to Stephen Van
Rensselaer. The signature has been cut away from the last
page, eliminating the end of four lines on the third page.
A signature has been supplied from the fragment of a letter
owned by Mr. Lossing and the missing words inserted.

* A VERY FINK LETTER ON THE INSOLVENT LAW : '• As tO an

Insolvent Law these are my ideas. There is a serious doubt
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whether any just lau\ passed by a Legislature subsequent to the
adoption of the Constitution of the United States will not
be an infringement of that Article, which forbids a Slate to
•pass any Laiv impairing the obligation of Contracts '—I think
it the better opinion that it will— What way so effectual to im-
pair the obligation of a Contract as to defeat the means which
the established laio allows for its enforcement? . . This diffi-
culty out of the loay I should feel no great objection to a law like
the following," etc. He then outlines a law by vvhicli the Ooin-
missioners oould parole a debtor, forcing him to show his sur-
plus and they to direct what dividend shall be made among his
Creditors; his liberty to be exempt; the United States, if neces-
sary, to dispute the validity of the action of the Commissioners,
etc.

69. HAY (JOHN). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo, Wash., Nov. 14
(probably 18G5).

* " It is our invariable custom to decline ansu-ering questions
as to personal recollections of Mr. Lincoln's opinions."

70. HENDERSON (RICHARD— Jurist). Resolves of the
Assemblj' vindicating the character of Mr. Henderson. 1 p.
folio, Dec. 21, 1777. Somewhat imperfect.

* Richard Henderson was the projector of the scheme for
founding the territory of "Transylvania," now forming a
large part of Kentucky. This document possibly refers to the
trouble that arose in North Carolina when Henderson, as judge,
endeavored to enforce the orders of Gov. Tryon, the populace
beating Henderson and driving him from court.

71. HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD. Appeal for the In-
land Route. Feb. 3, 1848. 8vo, wrappers, pp. 8.

(N. Y. 1848)
73. HUDSON RIVER SLOOP. " The Journal for the
Sloop Polley, May 1st, 1785," J. Van Leuven, owner. From
May to July, 1785. With entries mentioning Anthony
Rutgers, R. R. Livingston, David Provost, and others.
Folio, 24 pp.

73. HUDSON STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
Prospectus, with engraved vignette heading by Samuel
Maverick, showing '' The Splendid Safety Barges Lady
Clinton and Lady Van Rensselaer towed by Steam Boats,
and will, on the first of June (18<!6) commence running as
Regular Passage Boats," etc.

74. IRVING (WASHINGTON). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo,
Sunnyside, Jan. 28, 1854, with the original address and

stamp. , , ^

* " I feel very much obliged to you for the anecdotes concern-
ing Washington. I have had information to the same purport
from other sources though not so full in some of the details;
and all additional facts are valuable. " Irving had just pub-
lished the first volume of his " Life of Washmgton."

75. JEFFERSON (THOMAS). Autograph draft of a
letter, 5 pp. very closely written, dated " In Council, Oct.
30, 1779." (To the Speaker of the Assembly.)

* Relating to a proposed contract with Messrs. Penet, Windel
and Co for the establishment of a foundry of ordnance and a
manufactory of fire-arms, and the complications that resulted
from a prior contract of the Assembly with a Mr. Ballendine.

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76. KANE (ELISHA KENT). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Phila.,
Jan. 10, 1863. Forwarding Sketches. "The Kj'aks &
Refraction are the most important."

77. KEATS (JOHN). Lock of Keats's hair, mounted on a

card.

* Presented to Mr. Lossing by S. A. Lee in 1857, with Lee's
A. L. S on the hair of Byron (q. v.), Milton and Washington; his
coUboration with Leigh Hunt in a volume of Sonnets, etc.

78. KELLOGG-BROWN (SPENSER— Union Spy, exe-
cuted at Richmond, 180.3). Manuscript biography dictated
by his father, 6 pp. folio; two A. L. S. of his father, Hen-
derson, Kansas, 1861, etc. (6)

*0. C. Brown, his father, was the founder of Osawatomie,
Kansas, and at the time that town was burned, in 1856, the boy,
only fourteen years of age, assisted in the defence.

79. KIP(W.INGRAHAM— Bishop and Author). A. L S.,
3 pp. 8vo, Albany, July 23, 1850, on Kip's Bay House and
the last dinner of Major Andre in New York. Clipping. (2)

80. LAFAYETTE (MARQUIS DE). L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Newcastle, Aug. 6, 1781. To the Governor of Virginia [Thos.
Nelson] .

* " Sowever small is tlie nutnber of our militia, yet there is
such a scarcity of arms in camp that those who are coming in
cannot lie furnished with weapons of any sort . . . It appears
that Lord Cornwallis intends to fix a post at York and Gloucester
and there erect fortifications, this no doiibt is a new plan the
motives of which are not sufficiently explained. My situation is
not yet equal to the defensive much less to any offensive pros-
pect, part of our militia is unarmed and the totality of them is
very inadequate to every military purpose . . . It is important
that the corps under Col. Parlcer 6e speedily re-inforced . . . to
Tceep the enemy within hounds, prevent their stretching to the
southward. ' '

81. D. S., 4to, Aug. 17, 1781. Certificate of exemp-
tion from impressment of two waggons.

82. ■ A. L. S. (French), 2 pp. 4to, Paris, March 27,

1826. "With note by Mr. Lossing that it was written to Peter
S. Duponceau.

* Lafayette at the time of writing this letter was nearly
seventy years of age, and had been in Prance about five months
after his second visit to the United States. In the letter he
sympathizes with Mr. Duponceau on a serious affliction, mentions
some mutual friends, and remarks on general matters, including
a comparison of the ' ' lialf- civilisation of Europe ivith the
superior intelligence of the United States."

83. LINCOLN'S SECRET JOURNEY TO WASHING-
TON. A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Thurlow, Penn., Oct. 30, 1867, from
S. M. Felton, President of the Phila., Wilmington & Bait. R.R.
Co.

* Relating in detail the secret journey of Mr. Lincoln from
Harrisburg to Washington, incorporating the now well-known
telegram "Your FacTcage (Lincoln) has arrived and teen de-
livered. ' ' In this he states that he was assisted by Allan Pink-
ertou, detective, who had found out the plot to assassinate Lin-

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coin in Baltimore on the way to his first inauguration in 1861.
It seems that both Piukertou and Mr. Eelton advised Lincoln
not to go to Harrisburg at all, but to proceed directly to Wash-
ington the night he arrived in Philadelphia. "Mr. Lincoln de-
clined to go to Washington that night — but said he would go to
Harrisburg the next morning and fulfil his engagement there,
after which he would do what we thought best."

84. [LINCOLN.] ]\Iilitary Pass in the autograph and
signed by Gen. David Hunter, who presided at the trial of the
Lincoln assassins. 1863.

85. LINCOLN (ABRAHAM). Leaflet sent by Lincoln

TO THE ARMY AFTER THE BATTLE OP FREDERICKSBURG. "Ex-
ecutive j\Iansion. Washington, December 22, 1862. To the
Army of the Potomac. I have just read your Commanding
General's preliminary report of the battle of Fredericksburg.
Although you were not successful, the attempt was not an
error, nor the failure other than an accident . . . etc." One
page 8vo.

86. Another copy of the same.

87. LITTELL (CAPT. ELIAKIM— Patriot, noted in the
defence of Springfield, N. J., in 1780) . Manuscript biography,
23 pp. sm. 4to, apparently made by one of his descendants.
Unusually interesting.

88. LONGFELLOW (H. W.). A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Cam-
bridge, Nov. 1, 1850.

*"In the first place I see one of my chimneys has blown
doxvn in your sketch, but I fear it will be too late to remedy
that. In the next place Oriental Languages should be Modern
Languages . . . Some lines appropriate to the Washington Head
Quarters you will find in my Poems; see Harper's Edition p.
104 — and if you want u feio stanzas for the Biedesel House
there is . . . the ' Open Window ' and it is precisely the win-
dow left open in the sTcetch."

89. [LOSSING (B. J.).] Lossing's Field Books of the
Eevolution and War of 1812. A collection of thirty letters
from various correspondents to Mr. Lossing, giving additional
facts as to persons mentioned in the histories, criticisms, cor-
rections, etc. Many of the letters of a biographical nature.
(30)

90. LUZERNE (CHEVALIER DB LA— French Ambas-
sador to the United States) . Contemporary manuscript trans-
lation of a letter, dated Philadelphia, June, 1781. 1 p. folio.

* That the dispatch of the second division has been unavoid-
ably prevented, but that he expects reinforcements soon. "In
a word, altho' I cannot specify what measures will be adopted
in aid of the United States I can assure you they will be
effectual. ' '

91. LYMAN (GEN. PHINEAS, 1716-74, one of the "Mili-
tary Adventurers"). MS. sketch of his life, 10 pp. 4to, writ-
ten by a member of his family, with A. L. S. of E. B. Lyman.

(2)

* Particularly in relation to Crown Point, 1755.

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92. McKEE (COL. WM.— On the Niagara Frontier, at
Lundy's Lane, Bridgewater, etc., in 1812). Manuscript Biog-
raphy, 4 pp. folio ; witli 2 A. L. S. of his nephew, Wihnington,
N. C, ilay, 1860, relating to it and drawing from a silhouette.
(4)

93. ilANUSCRIPTS. Livingston & Kent's Dutchess
County Register, begun May 16, 1791, containing notes of
legal eases written on 144 pages, folio, old leather (some pages
missing) ; Commonplace Book containing many manuscript
legal forms, on 105 pages, circa 1800, folio, boards; Merchant's
Day Book, hundreds of entries with names, from 1823-1828,
138 pages, tall folio, boards ; Notes for the Christian Pioneers,
ILS. on 18 pp. (remaining pp. blank), folio, limp boards. (4)

* The first has Chancellor Kent 'a note : ' ' Supreme Court
Register begun May 16th, 1791 — J. Kent.", followed by other
notes as "Nov. 26, 1792, Mr. Lee entered my office," "Part-
nership between L. & K. dissolved by mutual consent Apl. 12,
1793," etc.

94. MAPS. Map of the State of Virginia, constructed
1825 and corrected to 1869, with large inset views of Rich-
mond, the University of Virginia, etc. Complete in 9 large
folio sections.

95. War Dpt. Military maps illustrating the opera-
tions of the Armies of the Potomac and James, including bat-
tlefields of Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, Cold Harbor, Chan-
cellorsville, etc. ; Map of the Region between Gettysburg and
Appomatox Court House; and other maps. Large folio. (22
pieces.)

96. MASON (THOMPSON— Justice of First Supreme
Court of Virginia) . A. D. S., 1 p. 4to, May 9, 1781, admitting
Charles Lee to the practice of law in Virginia.

97. MEAGHER (THOS. F.— General of the "Irish Bri-
gade"). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Southfield, N. Y., Aug. 4, 1863,
on furnishing "certain data connected with the Irish Bri-
gade."

98. Carte-de-visite photograph, bust; signature, etc.,

Fredericksburg, Va., Dec. 25, 1862, 1 p. 8vo. (2)

99. MEXICAN WAR. "Memorandum of Route to the City
of Mexico from Matamoras." Probably used by Gen. Taylor
in 1846.

* May 20, 1846, Gen. Taylor started the first division of his
army toward Monterey, nearly 300 miles away. The memoran-
dum shows marches between points of from 25 to 68 miles
apart. Monterey is described as the wealthiest city northeast
of the mountains, "inhabitants prineipally deseendants of the
Spaniards. ' '

100. MILES (GEN. NELSON A.). Manuscript biography,
8 pp. folio, in the form of a letter, Hdqts., Apl. 21, 1865.
(Not in his hand.)

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101. MINIATURE BOOK. Life and Exploits of Gen.
Scott. 1% X 1 inch. Wrappers, pp. 18. N. Y. 1852

* A humorous satire on Gen. Scott.

102. MISSOURI RESOLUTIONS, 1861. Proceedings of
the Missounans, Memphis, Tenn., June 14, 1861, D. S., 4to,
by Gen. M. Jeff Thompson, and others, endorsed by Gen. Pil-
low. With pencilled Resolutions also signed by Gen. Thomp-
son. (2)

103. MONTGOMERY'S CANADIAN CAMPAIGN OP
1775. H. B. Livingston's Manuscript Journal. An ob-
long 16mo notebook in the original sheep binding, the title
written inside "Journal of the Canadian Campaign, 1775.
H. B. Linvingston. " Brass clasp. Apparently unpublished.

* A remarkably interesting manuscript of 135 pages, the re-
mainder of the valume containing business entries of a later
date. Contemporary Journals or Narratives describing Mont-
gomery's Canadian Campaign are extremely rare, and this
volume contains a narrative of this campaign to the capture of
Montreal by Gen. Montgomery. Henry B. Livingston, the
writer, raised troops in August, 1775, and the entries commence
with his leaving Poughkeepsie Aug. 25, 1775, and arriving in
Albany the following evening.

On September 2 he notes an interview between the Commis-
sioners from Congress and the Chiefs of the Six Nations Indians,
and from this date until Sept. 23 he notes the arrival and de-
parture of various commands. He started on Sept. 23 to the
front with Capt. Johnson's command, and until the 27th, when
they arrived at Lake George, he details the daily marches.
They reached Ticonderoga on September 28th. October 4th
left that point with the commands of Cols. Clinton, Nicholson,
Billings and Johnson with 165 men in batteaux and reached
Crovm Point the same day, Grand Island on Oct. 5, and on
Oct. 8 they arrived in front of the Fort of St. John's.

"Oct. 9: Arrived at Gen'l Montgomery's camp near noon."

From October 9 to 11 his entries include notes of firing and
an alarm of a sortie by the British. On the 11th a council of
war was held on the question of a site for a battery, but the
entries here are somewhat vague as to whether St. John's or
Chambly is intended. [Maj. Livingston was awarded a sword
by Congress for his services at the siege of Chambly.]

On October 18th (before Chambly surrendered, though it fell
later the same day) he received orders and marched with 108
men to Caughnawaga to protect the Indians, who were threatened
by the Canadians. Major Livingston established his camp at La
Prairie, and on Oct. 21st, 1775, he gave a feast to the Indian
Chiefs when they informed him that if Sir Guy Carleton came they
would attack him with 300 fighting men. On October 26th an
express arrived at La Prairie from Col. Seth Warner (who with
the ' ' Green Mountain Boys ' ' was at Longueil) stating that
the Canadians and Regulars were marching to attack and
asking for assistance. Maj. Livingston sent some men out of
his small force of 108, and on October 30th the threatened
attack was made, but was repulsed with trifling losses on each
side. Livingston notes that ' ' Carleton was a coward ' ' and
kept himself in the background, far out of danger, surrounded
by his Regulars, whom he also kept out of the action.

November 1, 1775, another express was received from Warner

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asking for help, which proved to be a false alarm. The next
day they received news of the surrender of St. John, and on

"Nov'r 6th. General Montgomery arrived in Town Sat. 2
0 'eh 4~ fl* different times of the day the 1st of our Battalion. ' '

General Wooster is noted to have arrived on Nov. 7, 1775,
and on the 11th he notes that Montgomery crossed the St. Law-
rence and landed on Isle of St. Paul, ' ' directly opposite La-
prairie and % mile from Montreal. ' ' Immediately Gen. Carle-
ton saw this he embarked with his regulars on board boats he
had reserved at Montreal and ' ' fled down the river. ' ' Gen.
Montgomery marched into Montreal on Nov. 13th, and the
next day Livingston left La Prairie to join him there. On
Nov. 17th Livingston left Montreal on his return home, arriv-
ing at Albany on December 18th, meeting Gen. Philip Schuyler
at Ticonderoga on the way.

This Journal is of extreme interest, in addition to the his-
torical facts, on account of the very full descriptions given of
the country traversed, the manners and customs of the inhabit-
ants and their opinions.

104. MORGAN (GOV. E. D.). L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Oct. 21,
1882, on ' sending biography and portrait ; MS. Biography,
2 pp. folio A. L. S. of D. F. Merritt. (3)

105. MOEGAN (J. H.— Confederate Raider, killed in Ten-
nessee in 1864). A. Endorsement S., sm. 4to, June 4, 1861.
The vote of his Company for Colonel, etc.

106. MORRIS (G. P.). A. L. S., 1853; Sarah J. Hale,
1866; E. E. Hale, 1887; Bp. Horatio Potter, 1867; Cyrus W.
Field (L. S.), 1887; Henry J. Raymond; etc. (50)

107. MORSE (PROF. S. F. B.). Letter-press copy of an
A. L. S. from Prof. Morse to Gen. H. Hubbell (who claimed
priority in suggesting an Ocean Telegraph), Poughkeepsie,
June 12, 1854, 6 pp. 4to ; letter-press copy of A. L. S., July 22,
1854, to the same; map. (3)

* Very important. ' ' The connection of Europe and Amer-
ica loas at leafit a possible if not prohahle subject of thought
and speculation with me . . at least as early as 184S." A
very fine long letter in which he proves various points in con-
nection with the first idea of laying the cable.

108. MORSE (S. F. B.). A. L. S., 8vo, Poughkeepsie, Aug.
16, 1871, on a portrait of Washington's mother in his posses-
sion; copy of will of George Field's will bequeathing the por-
trait to Mr. Geo. Harvey; Narrative of events that led to its
discovery in England. MS. of 26 pp., N. Y., 1871 ; 2 A. L. S.
of Geo. Harvey, 1871; envelope directed to Prof. Morse by
Wm. Cullen Bryant, with inscription incorporating his name ;
etc. (9 pieces.)

109. MORSE (S. F. B.). A. L. S., 2 pp., 1863, with en-
graved portrait; Samuel Meredith, A. N. S. 1791 ; Legal argu-
ment concerning property in the New Hampshire grant, 24
pp. unsigned, circa 1810 ; Notes of an argument on Rensselaer
patent, 6 pp. unsigned, but resembling the writing of Alex-
ander Hamilton; and others of the Livingston Family, etc.
(34 pieces.)

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110. MYER (GEN. A. J.). A. L. S., 1875, accompanying
a MS. describing tlie work of the Weather Bureau with map ;
James Kent, A. N. S., n. d.; R. G. Livingston, D. S., 1751;
Geoege Liveemore, a. L. S., I860; Notes of Cases (Piracy,
etc.) in the U. S. Circuit Court, April, 1824, a MS. of 71 pages,
unsigned ; and others. (37)

111. NEWSPAPERS. Virginia State Journal, Oct. 18,
1864 (2 copies); The New Regime, Norfolk, Va., Jan. 'i8,
1865; Galveston Daily News, Houston, July 23, 1865; Daily
Evening Traveller, Boston, Nov. 2, 1864; and three others.
(8)

112. Carrier's Address of the Poughkeepsie Journal

for 1788, 1806, 1811, 1815, 1816 (2), 1819, 1823 (3); with a
damaged number of the Journal (No. 209, 1789). (11)

113. The Daily Herald, Wilmington, N. C, June 33,

1856; Fayetteville Observer (N. C), March 3, 1856; Daily
National Republican, Washington, Jan. 24, 1866; Daily
Morning Chronicle, Extra, Washington, March 4, 1869 ; and
various incomplete numbers of newspapers. (Lot)

114. NEW YORK CITY. HuGH Gaine imprint. (Stamp
Act.) "Abstract of the Stamp-Duty Act which (it is said)
will take place the 1st of November, 1765." 18mo, pp 36,
with the original front wrapper (lacking back one). No im-
print or date (N. Y. : H. Gaine, 1764-5). 18 leaves (36 pp.),
no pagination.

* The abstract of the Stamp Act occupies the first 13 pages,
following heading as above. There is no title and apparently it
never had one. The remaining pages contain the general in-
formation foiind in Gaine's Almanacs, and was printed probably
to make the pamphlet up to a marketable size. Hush Gaine, in
June, 1764, when the first information of the Stamp Act came
to hand, advertised a pamphlet as "The Oppressive Stamp
Act, Price One Shilling." No copy of that pamphlet and no
other of this seem to be known.

115. NEW YORK. Cuylbr's Patent. Manuscript
WITH MAP. With MS. note signed by Henry Livingston,
"Surveyed July 25, 179 i . . . in the presence of Gen. Phil.
Van Cortlandt and Henry Cnyler. " Map in colored inks,
ivith names of owners and their residences.

*The land in dispute was in Poughkeepsie, running from
Caspar's Creek south to the old Roumbout trail.

116. NEW YORK JOURNAL and the General Adver-
tiser. May 11, 1778. No. 1772. Poughkeepsie, John Holt,
Printer. 2 pp. folio, fold somewhat worn.

* "After an interval of 7 months the paper is resumed, bat
scarcity of paper makes it necessary to cut it to half a sheet,"
etc. Lord North's speech on Feb. 19th ; resolutions of Congress
refusing to treat with the commissioners of Great Britain;
Howe is to leave for England, Clinton to command at Philadel-
phia, etc.

117. The same, May 25, 1778. No. 1774. 2 pp. folio.

* Henry Laurens' address to Congress, movements of Lafay-
ette against Philadelphia; Gov. Clinton's proclamation that the
Assembly would meet in Poughkeepsie, etc.

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118. The same, Sep. 7, 1778. No. 1789. 3 pp.

folio. Slightly damai2;ed.

* Robert ShefBeld's account of his detention on the prison-
ship; Gen. Tryon Is reported plundering on the east end of Long
Island ; a report of the operations of the French Fleet at Sandy
Hook, etc.

119. The same, Feb. 22, 1779. No. 1813. 2 pp.

folio. (Slight damage to one corner.)

* Letter from Dutchess Co., signed' A. Farmer; Gen. Mo-
Dougal's notice on cattle, sheep, etc., of the Loyalists; and
other news.

120. NEW YORK RAILWAY. Rapid Transit Assured.
Dec. 26, 1877. Map. 8vo, wrappers, pp. 48. (N. Y. 1877)

* Mr. Lossing's autograph, and A. L. S. of Cyrus W. Field
relating to the Elevated R. R., laid in.

121. NEW YORK STATE. " Observations made during
a Tour from Ponghkeepsie to the Sacondago River. Set out
from Ponghkeepsie, the 17th Oct., 1803," etc. MS. notes
of 20 pp. 12mo (not consecutive), including expense account
and three folio maps drawn with a pen.

* Johnstown, Albany, up the Hudson to Crown Point are
shown in their relation to the Totten and Crossfield Purchase
on one map. The second goes into the details of ownerships of
the land north from the Sacondago River, showing the property
of the Lefferts, Watts, Livingstons, etc.

122. — — • Map drawn in pen and ink showing " Patents
recited in grant of Kinderhook, first to Evert Lucas & John
De Bruyn . . . third John Hendrik De Bruyn, Fourth Peter
Schuyler." Folio. Ibth century.

123. Colored manuscript map of land surveyed on

Wapenger's Creek, about 1770; Manuscript map and survey
of land on the Hudson River at Fall Kill, 1815; Manuscript
outline map of the shore of the Hudson above and below
Aesopus Island (west part of Clinton Township), ca. 1800;
and two others. (5)

124. Printed forms of Instruction to Henry Living-
ston, principal assessor of the Second District, 4th Div., with
forms for giving lists of slaves, lands, etc. 10 leaves, folio,
1798.

125. A Collection of 90 leases, mortgages, and vari-
ous deeds relating to land in New York State, including
Albany, Canajoharie, Clinton, Fishkill, Newburgh, Onon-
daga, Poughkeepaie, Saratoga, Beekmantown, Duchess
County, etc. Among them are an early manuscript de-
scription (22 pages, about 1746) of the Hardenburgh Patent,
a copy made in 1741 of the deed of Robert Livingston, 1721,
transferring Saratoga, etc. The signatures include Peter
Silvester, Abraham Ten Broeck, Cary Ludlow, Wessel Van
Schaick, Smith Thompson, Gilbert Livingston, Robert G.
Livingston, Robert H. Livingston, Henry Livingston, Ger-
ard Dnyckinck, J. Van Rensselaer, James Kent, and others.
These documents date from 1731 to 1813, a few on vellum.
(90)

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136. PAMPHLETS. Slavery and the Negro. Shorter
Catechism of Negro Equality, 1864; Broadside letter from
Judge Ezzard, Atlanta, 1860; Free Military School for Col-
ored Troops, 43 pp., Phila. 1864; Songs and Sketch of
"Blind Tom," N. Y. (1868); Report of the Miss. Legisla-
ture (1861), imperfect; etc. (10)

127. Penn's Landing in Pennsylvania, Bi-Ceuten-

nial, 1881; Annapolis Guide, pp. 16, 1869; O'Reilly's Pio-
neer Memoranda, prospectus of " Origin of Telegraphy";
Patriot's Catechism; Gov. Seymour's Message, 1864 (on the
Draft Riots in New York, etc.); Lives and Services of
Grant and Colfax; etc. (36)

128. Reminiscences of the North-West, papers 1-15

(Wisconsin and Michigan, imperfect); Conscription Act;
Elias Lyman's Plea, Windsor, Vt., 1823; Leaflet of W. C.
Bryant, and others, on Emancipation, with A. L. S of L.
Francis, 1865; Lincoln's appeal to the Women of America;
War Songs (2) ; etc. (40)

129. Addresses, Wisconsin State Hist. Soc, 1866;

Border Ruffian Code in Kansas, pp. 15 (1856) ; Lincoln
Immortelles, by O. H. Oldroyd with A. L. S., 1882; Mili-
tary Song Book, 12mo, 1861 ; Official Army Register, 1865,
pp. 151; Union Prisoners in the South (list), pp. 387, 1868;
"The Union," pp. 32, with autograph of 8. F. B. Morse;
etc. (29)

130. PAULDING (ADMIRAL HIRAM— At Lake Cham-
plain; on the " Constellation " in the Algerine War, etc ).
Manuscript Biography, 9 pp. 4to, unsigned, but written in
the first person.

131. PEALE (CHARLES WILLSON). Private Pocket
Diary, apparently ' unpublished, 177'5-1776. A leather
bound volume containing 78 colsely written pages of entries
of his daily work and occupation from October 13, 1775, when
living at Annapolis, to December 3, 1776. His autograph sig-
nature appears in an inventory of his household goods towards
the close of the volume and that of Rembrandt Peale, his son,
on one of the first leaves. A few leaves are torn or partly torn
out at the end (without damage to the diary) and a loose leaf
is laid in with memoranda concerning Hessian Prisoners, etc.
5 pencil and ink sketches are apparently suggestions for paint-
ings, one of a lady, full length, seated, suggests Mrs. John Jay.

* A REMARKABLY INTERESTING DIARY filled with reading both
valuable and amusing — valuable as a record of the paintiiigs
and miniatures on which he is working continuously and with
many amusing incidents of his personal experiences in the
Continental Army. The sidelights on social conditions are also
very interesting, and the prices paid for salt, eggs and butter,
leather to sole his boots, shoes for Mrs. Peale and Raphael are
mingled with accounts of painting the portraits of "Washing-
' ton and his Lady" for "Mr. Hancock," miniatures of Miss

Kay visiting Dr. Franklin, making glasses for his miniatures

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out of watch-glasses, delivering Powder to be prepared into
Cartridges, the whole forming a human document of unequaled
interest.

Among the paintings he mentions as executed by him are
several of Washington and Mrs. Washington (Mr. Hancock paid
him 28 guineas for copies of these), Peyton Eandolph, Joseph
Hewes of Carolina, Mr. Heyward and Mr. Smith from the
Garolinas, Gov. Eicliard Eden, his wife and child, John Adams,
Mrs. Hopkins, Major Williams, Miss Story, Mr. Johnson and
family, John Barnes, Mrs. Peale (with their child who died),
Mr. Bordley. Among the miniatures, for which he received $28
each, are Washington and his wife, Hancock, Dr. Smith, Mrs.
Smith and child, Mrs. Eush, Mrs. Griffin, Mr. and Miss MifSin,
Benj. Dulaney, several prisoners among the officers, Cols. Sims
and Belestre, several Prench Gentlemen, Col. Ed. Lloyd.

On Dec. 25, 1775, he notes that he visited Dr. Franklin, Mch.
20, 1776, he gives a copy of the hand-bill he had printed in
Philadelphia to advertise his portraits, May 17, he notes he
heard a sermon by Dr. Duehe, who asked them all ' ' to shed a
tear for George II," July Slid, 1776, "This day the Conti-
nental Congress declared the United Colonies Free and Inde-
pendent States, ' ' and on the 8th describes how Independence
was declared at the State House in the presence of Congress and
a great concourse of people. On Aug. 9, 1776, he entered as a
soldier. A few pages at the end are used for an inventory of
his household goods, and he notes his moving his family to
Charlestown and to Philadelphia.

132. PEALE (CHARLES WILLSON). Private Pocket
Diary, 1777-1778, apparently unpublished, lettered "Jour-
nal 1778" in ink on the cover. 12mo, original vellum binding
with brass clasp, containing nearly 90 pages of manuscript,
.commencing June 18, 1777, and ending Aug. 30, 1778. Vari-
ous additional memoranda are included, three slight sketches
of landscapes, and four pencil portraits, one well finished sug-
gesting John Jay. A few pages are torn out or damaged with-
out injury to the context, and one leaf is loose, describing his
flight to join Washington on the arrival of the British at
Philadelphia. His autograph signature is to be found in a
receipt taken Sep. 1, 1777, for House Rent, on a leaf at the
end, and in a receipt for money loaned "a French negro,"
also signed to the valuation of a musket at $5.

* This Diary can properly be called a continuation of the
preceding lot, and equally valuable as a historical and personal
record. There is more military news in the present journal
as he became Captain of volunteers and therefore saw service
constantly. He served with distinction at the Battle of Ger-
mantown (October 4, 1777), and several pages are devoted to
this battle and events leading up to it and following.

He begins by describing a view of the encampments of Wash-
ington at the British near Middlebrook, N. J., which he saw
from a great hill. A year later he gives a graphic picture of
the appearance of Philadelphia after the evacuation by the
British on June 17, 1778; also a review by Gen. Washington
accompanied by Marquis Lafayette, Baron Steuben and Lord
Stirling. All of these are intermixed with evidences of his
industry at his profession. He notes a receipt for a varnish
for etching plate, a machine for drawing pen pictures (Jan. 8,
1778), the making of his own miniature cases, glasses and
hooks; he made shoes for his family and the neighbors; he
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loaned money to his Company (list with amounts is given, and
to their credit let it be said that every name is scored through
as the money was returned) , hunted Tories and entered a re-
ceipt for varnish in the same paragraph, in the most natural
and delightful manner. The last dated entry is:

Aug't 30,1778. Beo'd of Col'l Heath 75 Dollars for Gen'l
Woodford's Miniature painted at Valley Forge."

Among the records of his work are to be found the follow-
ing names: Gov. Thos. "Warton (Wharton) and Lady; Gen.
Green and Lady; Gen. Knox, Lord Stirling, Gen. Vernon, Rev.
Mr. Millenburgh, Gen. Woodford's order for a miniature of
Washington, several entries of Washington and Mrs. Wash-
ington, Dr. McHenry, Dr. Craig, Capts. Lewis and Gibbs;
Majors Starrett, Blodgett, Adams, Seott (brother of Gen. Scott,
wounded at Germantown), Cols. Stone, Proctor, Cox and Gray-
son, Mr. W. Patten, Mr. West, John Smith and many others.
A list of prices shows that he charged more than when he began
(see preceding item). Under date of Jan. 10, 1778, is an entry
which shows he attempted sculpture : ' ' Made a stand to Model
the Likeness of Gen 'I Washington which I purpose to do in
small from my Memory 4- those Miniatures I have of his
Excellenoy. ' '

""133. PEALE (REMBRANDT). A. L. S., 3 pp. 8vo,
PMla., Nov. 15, 1857.

* On a lecture on painting: "Beside the Trumbull & Stuart I
have added my Father's head of 177S and a colossal profile
from Houdon."

134. A. L. S., 4 pp. 8vo, Phila., Aug. 1, 1859, on

copying the Pine portrait of Washington, etc.; A. L. S.,
1874, from T. R. Peale,sending MS. memoir of his father. (2)

135. PECK (GEN. JOHN J.— Mexican and Civil Wars).
A. L. S., 4to, 1855, on his service in the Mexican War;
dictated letter, 1864, on Chancellorsville, 4 pp. 4to. (2)

136. PENNSYLVANIA. " Plan of Erie, Pennsylvania."
Lith. by Baker. Published by Sam'l Danolds, Land Agent.
Folio.

* An early land-agent's map issued in Erie, while the town
was very small, showing the looations and numbers of the
building lots. Mr. Lossing has used it for a study of the Battle
of Lake Erie and has added in ink the position of Commodore
Perry's ships in the Battle of Lake Erie, Sept. 10, 1813, sites of
the Block House, Battery, etc.

137. PERKINS (GEN. SIMON— Ohio Pioneer, settled at
Warren in 1804). Manuscript Biography, 4 pp. folio, fur-
nished by his son; photograph (from painting); A. L. S. of
his son, Cleveland, 1862; A. L. S. of Elisha Whittlesey,
1863, relating to the MS. (4)

138. PETERSBURG MINE. A. L. S. of Henry Pleas-
ants, Pottsville, Jan. 9, 1867, stating that he is sending an
account of the mine, photograph, etc.

* Col. Pleasants was the constructor of the famous mine.

139. PETTUS (JOHN J.— War Governor of Mississippi).
A. L. S, 4 pp. 4to, Executive Office, Jackson, Miss., May
14, 1861. To Gen. Pillow. Details of Mississippi's prepa-

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rations for war at Corinth and elsewhere; they can spare
troops to defend Tennesse, but have no arms that are not
in use.

140. PHILADELPHIA. "A view of the building built
for the President of the United States, Philad'a." Rare
early engraving, has been folded. Oblong 8vo.

141. PHOTOGRAPHS (CONFEDERATE). Mainly Gen-
erals, including J. E. B. Stuart, Early, Beauregard, Pickett,
Pike, Wheeler, Bragg, Wise, and Stonewall Jackson. Cartes-
de-visites. (44)

142. Cartes-de-visites, similar, Jackson, Stuart,

Beauregard, Early, A. P. Hill, Wade Hampton, Hood,
Mosby, Morgan and Jno. A. Inglis (of S. C. author of Se-
cession Ordinance), Jefferson Davis and his wife. (45)

* The following lots contain some presentation copies and a
few Confederates. They are all cartes-de-visites.

143. Federal Generals, Grant, Anderson, Buell,

Commodores, Foote and Farragut, H. R. Drowne (boy), hold-
ing John Brown's rifle, J. L. Clem, the Drummer Boy of
Chickamauga, Simon Cameron, etc. (50).

144. Lincoln, Gilmore, Adm. Farragut, Peter Hart,

the " Hero of Ft. Sumter," Anderson, Geary, etc. (53)

145. Thomas, Grant, Farragut, Sickles, Paulding

and W. H. Seward. (50)

146. McClellan, Lincoln (caricature), Meagher

(Pres.), Morton, Pope. (50)

147. Sheridan, Thomas, Kearney, Worth, Sam

Houston of Texas, Welles. (50)

148. Vallandigham, Rosecrans, Thomas, Sheridan,

Whipple. (50)

149. Gen. McClellan when a Cadet (grouped with

father and sister) autographed by Mr. Lossing "■from a
daguerreotype (faded) made 20 years ago, only S copies
tahen" ; Gen. Winfield Scott (and 3 China proofs); " Cop-
perhead " Excursion ticket, etc. (3), 1863; Baron Steuben
(from painting) with A. L. S. of E. Bill; (all carte-de-
visites) ; Gov. Lewis Cass and G. W. Hunt, 4to. (14)

150. PICKETT (GEN. G. E.— Of Pickett's charge a
Gettysburg). L. S., 4pp. 4to, Hdqts., Columbus, Ky., Nov.
8, 1861, signed Colonel of the 31st Tennessee.

* To Col. Russell giving an account of a charge made under
his command at the Battle of Belmont, Mo., Nov. 7, 1861, across
the river from Columbus. Gens. Grant and Polk commanded
the Federal and Confederate forces; this was Grant's first con-
siderable battle.

151. PILLOW (GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 10 pp. 4to, Co-
mago, Mexico, Sept. 26, 1846. Long letter to his wife, ia-
forming her of the capture of Monterey and of the terms of
capitulation.

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153. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J). Thirteen letters
written to his wife during 1846, from July 19, about the
time he received his command of the Tennessee Volunteers
With orders to join Gen. Taylor on the Mexican frontier,
to Apl. 9, 1847. Together 5-^ pp.

K * '^'^f,l®*ters are from various points touched, Memphis on
Doara the steamboat, New Orleans. Matamoras, several from
Oamargo, Mexico, and in that of Bee. 13, 1846, he warns her
tnat he is about to take up his long march forTampico, that
every preparation is being made for a fi.ijht by the troops mov-
ing south. He criticises Gen. Taylor, whom he calls ' 'a wretched
bungler,' and says he has scattered his forces; and that Gen.
bcott IS not expected to assume command until they reach
iampico. The final letter is from Vera Cruz advising of the
expected attack on Puebla, where they expect resistance, as
banta Anna is said to be in command, but thinks nothing seri-
ous will be met with till they reach Mexico City.

Gen Pillow vs^as wounded on April 18 at Cerro Gordo and
ordered home. .

153. PILLOW (GEN. G. J.). Twelve A. L. S. to his
wife, from the City of Mexico between Oct. 18, 1847, and
Apl. 8, 1848, all relating to affairs there before his de-
parture for the United States (some damaged). 6 pp. of a
letter to his wife (lacking the beginning) and three letters
to Gen. Pillow on military matters, etc. (16)

* Many of these letters relate to his arrest with Gen. Worth
and others by Gen. Scott, the delay in granting a trial, to
which Pillow writes he finally had to force in order to clear
himself, being all that keeps him from returning after peace
was declared (Feb. 2, 1848).

154. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to,
May 38, 1861, to Gen. Sneed, at Memphis, warning him to
be prepared to meet the Federal fleet which was about to
endeavor to capture Memphis; A. L. S., May 24, 1861, to
Gen. Bradley, Arkansas, advising him of the arrivt^l of
heavy guns; 3 short A. L. S , May and June, 1861, to Gen.
S. R. Anderson at Nashville, on artillery and arming the
troops. (5)

155. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J.). Four A. L. S., 1 p.
each; A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to; A. L., 7pp. 4to (unsigned), written
during May, June and July, 1861, to the Governor of Ten-
nessee, Isham G. Harris. (6)

* On June 23rd he objects to the plan of campaign and urges
the necessity of the relief of Missouri. A strong letter of com-
plaint becoming violent on the rejection of his accounts by the
Military Board, and threatening to withdraw from his Com-
mand; on July 14, he writes on the transfer of the Tennessee
troops to the Confederate Government, urging they be trans-
ferred as a unit and not re-officered by the Confederacy. In
another letter he advises that arms are being passed from
Kentucky into East Tennessee by wagons at night; that Gen.
ZollicofEer be placed in charge of the forces at Union City, etc.

156. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J). Long A. L. S., 3 pp.
folio. New Madrid, Mo., "Headquarters Army of Libera-
tion," Aug. 5, 1861. To Gen. Hardee.

* An important military letter, giving in detail the plan of

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the junction of his forces with Hardee and Thompson, in the
advance which culminated five days later in the battle of
Wilson's Creek, in which the Federal commander, Gen. Lyon,
was killed.

157. PILLOW (GEN. GIDEON J.). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio,
Hdqts Army of Liberation, New Madrid, Mo., Aug., 1861;
L. S., 4 pp. folio, Sep. 1, 1861, both to Pope Walker, Secty
of War of the Confederacy. (2)

* Giving detail of the strength of his command; on the im-
portance of holding and fortifying Columbus as the gateway
of Kentucky and Tennessee; of an exchange of prisoners, etc.

158. POLK (GEN. LEONIDAS— the Southern " fighting
Bishop "). . L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Hdqts., Memphis, Tenn., Aug.
3, 1861.

* Fine early letter. He learns that Freemont intends a for-
ward movement by the Mississippi River and advises that Pillow
should strengthen his present position on Cape Girardeau, as
Hardee is in do position to move for want of transportation; he
is planning to place a chain across the river, etc.

159. A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Steamer Mohawk, Miss.

River, Aug. 15, 1861.

* Advising Gen. Pillow to withdraw into Tennessee, with
Union City as a base: "I have been informed since I left
New Madrid that it is the purpose of the enemy to attack your
position 10,000 strong. 5,000 will probably stop at Island No.
10 ... as a base for operations."

160. A. L. S., 4to, Fort Pillow, Aug. 18, 1861. On

the joint plans of Pillow, Hardee and McCulloch for Island
No. 10.

161. A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Hdqts., Oct. 5, 1861, on a

prisoner brought from Hopkinsville, with the latter's parole
of honor.

162. A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Hdqts., Memphis, Aug. 9,

1861', to Gen. Pillow, ordering him to join Gen. Hardee at
Pt. Pleasant.

* ' ' Break up your base at New Madrid & take all your troops
ivith you. Send the heavy guns back to Ft. Pillow and makeyour
base at Pitman's Landing or Pochahuntas, as you think best."

163. PORTRAITS. Washington by Fenner, India proof;
Alex. Anderson, woodcut (2); J. Pinckney Henderson, rare
folio lithograph; Enoch Poor; George Clymer, etc. (19)

164. PRATT (GEN. GEO. W.— killed at Bull Run).
Manuscript Biography, 8 pp. folio, sent to Mr. Lossing for
his "Civil War."

165. PREBLE (ADM. GEO. H.— Author of " History of
the Flag"). A. L. S., 2 pp. 8vo, Brookline, Mass., Meh. 6,
1879. Inquiring whether the Stonington Flag was correctly
engraved.

166. PROPOSED PRAYER BOOK. 1785. As revised
and proposed to the use of the P. E. Church at Philadel-
phia, Sep. 27-Oct. 7, 1785. 16mo, cloth. Phila. 1789,
printed; Lond. reprinted. [1873]

* With inscription to Mr. Lossing from J. Frank Horn.

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167. REED (JOSEPH— Author of "Laws of Pennsyl-
vania"). A. L S., a pp. 8vo, July 22, 1816.

168. REVOLUTION. " Pay Roll duetoCapt. John Broad-
head's Company of Associated Exempts in Coll. Zepheniah
Watts Regiment, ordered into Service by his Excellency
General George Washington." Manuscript, folio. 1779.

* Piatt was a patriot from Dutchess County, N. Y. , and the
names of the 39 men listed are associated probably with that
county. Piatt was the founder of Plattsburg.

169. REVOLUTIONARY MANUSCRIPT. A list of the
names of 13 men, including Lafayette, Wayne, Maxwell,
Knox, etc., endorsed "Members present, the 15th April
1778."

* On this date, Apl. 15. 1778, news arrived in A merioa of Lord
North's Conciliatory Bills, when Congress immediately ordered
that no conference could be held with any commissioners until
the British Armies were withdrawn and the Independence of
the United States acknowledged. This list may relate to the
above or to the Commission which met at Newtown for the
exchange of prisoners.

170. REVOLUTIONARY ORDERLY BOOK. 1782.
[Heath (Gen. William).] Manuscript Orderly Book kept
by Lt. Libb. Loomis in camp at Highlands and Newburgh,
N. Y., and other posts on the Hudson under command of Gen.
Wm. Heath, covering a period from Jan. 29-April 9, 1782.
150 pp. 12mo, sewed, the leather back and one cover (loose)
remaining.

* The first entry relates to the Court-Martial of Gen. Me-
Dougall and is dated " Hdqts Phila., Jan. 29, 1782"; the
Court under Gen. Heath is ordered to assemble at West Point,
with Lord Stirling as President. Head Quarters, Highlands,
Mar. 1, On the 26th Mr. Dikeman of the Guards, with 13
volimteer horse made an excursion to Morrissania, took and
brought off six soldiers of Delancy's Corps, and six horses^
this enterprise was conducted in a manner which reflects much
honor on Mr. Dikeman, and the volunteers who were with him.

Head Quarters, Highlands, Mar. 4, A sergeant, corporal and
twelve men are to be sent to Peekskill tomorrow morning as a
guard for the Arbitrators sitting at that place, the sergeant on
his arrival, will wait on Col. Putnam and take his orders.

Head Quarters, Highlands, Mar. 7. The General has the
pleasure to acquaint the army of the success of an enterprise
against Delancy's Corps on the morning of the 3rd inst. by
Major Woodbridge and Capt. Hunnewell. They completely
surprised the enemy a little before sunrise when our horse
rushed upon their cantounments, several were killed on the spot,
others badly wounded and left, a subaltern and 20 made pris-
oners and brought off with twelve horses. We had two men
killed and three or four wounded.

Headquarters, Highlands, Apr. 3. As the season is now ar-
rived when the inhabitants are putting up their fences and
preparing to improve their fields, the fences are not to be
thrown down, or gates to be left open, nor are the troops to
cross wheat fields, but to keep the road.

Major General Parson's orders on resigning from the army
on account of ill-health.

Head Quarters, Newburgh, Apr. 4. The Commander in Chief

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(Washington) having returned and resumed the command of
the Main Army, presents his thanks to Major General Heath,
and the troops which have been employed under his orders, for
having preserved the important Posts committed to their
charge, and covered the country so successfully against the
depredations of the enemy, during the absence of the General.

171. REVOLUTIONARY ORDERLY BOOK, 1782.
[Heath (Gen. William).] Manuscript Orderly Book kept
by Lt. Libb. Loomis, of the 1st Conn., in camp at Highlands
and Newburgh under the command of General Heath from
May 29, 1782, to July 14, 1782, 178 pp. oblong 12mo, original
boards, leather back.

* The first entry is an announcement of the celebration of
the birth of the Dauphin of iPrance; two weeks later, on June
19th, a transcript of Washington's letter and the reply of the
Comte de la Luzerne is given.

Headquarters, Newburgh, June 12, 1782. The Hon'ble the
Congress have been pleased to Promote Brigadier Gen '1 Knox
of the Artillery to the Rank of Major Gen'l in the Army to
take Ranks from the 15th Nov. last.

Headquarters, Highlands, June 14, 1782. Major Gen'l Baron
Steuben orders for Manoeuvring the 1st Connecticut Brigade
. . . The 1st Conn. Brigade Troops will parade to-morrow morn-
ing at 6 0 'clock — the Inspector General will take the Command
of the whole, & Colonel Webb will have the particular Com-
mand of the Infantry. After the first part of the Exercise is
finished, which will be performed without firing, a Collum for
Attack will be formed . . . when the Collum is arrived at the
designated Place the Infantry will commence an Attack on the
Two Heights on the right and left of the ground," etc.

Headquarters, Newburgh, July 3, 1782. Tomorrow being the
Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Command-
er-in-Chief (Washington) is pleased to order that the remem-
brance of that auspicious event shall be celebrated by a Feu de
Joy — the Army is to be served with an extra Gill of Rum on
the Joyfull occasion.

^ Many items relate to Court Martial, punishment for deser-
tion, regulations for entering the Powder Magazine, caution
against damaging Port Clinton, itemized charges allowed for
washing, rules for securing a pension, and on June 9th, 1782,
after complimenting a Brigade on a drill the following comment
is offered: "The Officer the L't Infantry should impress upon
the Men, the necessity of talcing deliberate Aim . . . it is the
effect of the shot, not the Seport.of the Gun, that can discom-
fort the Enemy."

172. RIPLEY (GEN. R. S.— Confederate Officer directed
the fire on Fort Sumter— served in the Mexican War and
wrote History of the same). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, to Gen. Pil-
low, from the C:ity of Mexico, Jan. 3, 1848.

* On the advance of Clarke 's Brigade before Chapultepec on
July 13, 1847, and the circumstances arising which led to his
placing the brigade in position, as requested by Gens. Worth
and Pillow.

l'i'3- A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to, Mch. 8, 1849, to Gen. Pil-
low. Political and social.

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174. ROBINSON (BEVERLY— Concerned in the Treason
oi Andre and Arnold). D. S., May 10, 1774, jurat [10 lines
m his autograph] on a deed, of property in Poughkeepsie
between L. Van Kleeck and Ezekiel Cooper. Folio.

175. [ROCHAMBEAU (COUNT DE).] Copy of Gen.
Rochambeau's Answer to the Council of Williamsburg, 4 pp.
4to, probably in 1781, when winter quarters for the French
Army were established at Williamsburg, Va.

* De Eocliambeau assures the Virginians that the French are
prepared to protect their allies in every particular, that every
thing needed will be paid for by the King, and that "Good
behavior and good order will be observed."

l'^6. Copy of extract from his letter to M. de Choisy,

Avilliamsburg, Mch. 28, 1782. 1 p. 4to.

* Stating that all slaves belonging to Virginia be sent to the
Lt.-Governor, those from New York or Charleston, or are free,
are to go back to their masters.

177. RODNEY (GEORGE BRYDGES— British Admiral).
A. L. S., 2 pp. folio, "Formidable between Giisdaloupe and
Montserat, April Uth, '82," to Gen. Sir Archibald Campbell,
Governor of Jamaica, reporting his Victory over the French
Fleet under Comte de Grasse in the West Indies.

* After having had a partial engagement with the Enemy on
the 9th . . on the 12th I had the good fortune to bring them
to a general Action, which lasted from 7 o'clocTc in the morning
till half past six in the afternoon, without a moment's inter-
mission. Count de Grasse with the Ville de Paris (the French
flagship) and four ships of the Line and one sunTc graced the
Victory. The remainder of their fleet was miserably shattered,
and their Loss in Men very great, from their having their whole
Army, consisting 5,500 Men on board the Ships of War," etc.

Question has arisen as to the authenticity of this letter, but
comparison with other examples and the facts of the engage-
ment have led to a belief that it is the autograph of Admiral
Eodney.

178. SCHUYLER'S (GEN. PHILIP) Memorandum
Book During the Revolution. A small octavo volume, in
the original condition, sewed, no covers.

* A volume of 90 pages, 69 of which are closely covered with
notes and data in Gen. Schuyler's hand. The first entry is
dated Feb. 13, 1776, and the last Jan. 2, 1779; all are checked
when attended to or entered elsewhere, and no leaves are miss-
ing (most records of this nature being more or less imperfect) .
Many of the difficulties of organizing an Army for the in-
vasion of Canada are shown by the various memoranda; there
was apparently lack of arms, ammunition and pay ; Gen. Schuyler
was in Albany exercising a general direction of affairs and kept
busy by the movements of Sir John Johnson and other Tories
in the Mohawk Valley. The friction between himself and Gen.
Gates came to a head in September, 1776, but Schuyler con-
tinued to prepare to resist Burgoyne's invasion and remained
in the Army in a private capacity until Apl. 19, 1779. This

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Memorandum Book therefore covers the most eventful part of
his life during the Eevolution.

Feb. 13, 1776. The Committee of the County of Albany
meet on Thursday, lay before them the letter from the
Committee of Safety of New Tork.

Write the Paymaster in Canada not to pay any wages
to Colo : Warren 's men until they are mustered and rolls
returned to me

Lt. Coke at Crown Point to dig for the lead in the
old Tract
Feb. 29, 1776. Long waggons made for Tyconderoga.
Query, will they not be wanted at Ghamble?

In 1777, he notes "If the Enemy possess themselves
of Tyconderoga all the cattle to be drove off."

June, 1777. "What instructions has Gen'l Gates given,
none that I can learn ' ' ( This probably relates to the
expected attack from Burgoyne from Canada, which oc-
curred on July 6) and on these pages the notes relating
to arms, as "about moving part of the Army from Ty-
conderoga, " " Write Gen. Washington about the troop
of horse, " " Indians go down to Gen. Washington, ' ' etc.,
are very numerous. The main ground for the accusation
against Gen. Schuyler was the withdrawal from Tioon-
deroga. Gates and others influenced a Court -Martial,
but Schuyler 's vindication was complete.

179. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHIJjIP). Pass Book of the
Bank of Albany, 1798-1804. 12mo, leather (worn).

180. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Memorandum Book
in the autograph of Gen. Schuyler, containing entries from
1796 to 1801, mainly financial. 12mo, leather (stained).

181. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Long A. L. S., 3 pp.
folio, Kingston, Mch. 30, 1777, to Col. Rd. Varick, his secty^
and confidential aid.

* On the attempt of congress to supersede him by Gen.
Gates. He had just appeared before the Convention of the
State of N. Y. at Kingston, and being informed of the rumor
to supersede him, set out for Philadelphia on the day this letter
was written, with William Duer, Ph. Livingston and Jas. Duane,
who he informs Col. Varick are to accompany him : ' ' Dr.
Potts has related at Albany that Congress had or certainly in-
tended to supersede me and that Gen. Gates was to take the
command . . and that Gen. Gates gave him this information
. . . The Convention now have a proper sense of the ill treatment
I have sustained and are resolved that justice shall be done
me."

182. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio.
To Colonel Varick. Saratoga, Nov. 3rd, 1777. Blank part of
second sheet torn away.

* Mentions Generals Washington and Arnold. "It is cer-
tainly not easy to account why all the troops are detained in the
vicinity of Albany, they might, as Gen. Arnold observes have
been ivith Gen. Washington by this time."

183. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Saratoga, Nov. 10, 1777, to Col. Varick, on building his house ;
A. L., unfinished, four full pages folio, Saratoga, Nov. 28,
1777. (2)

* The second is an important letter to a correspondent in

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Philadelphia. Schuyler inquires the action of Congress on his
hint to suddenly invade Canada at the end of winter, as sug-
gested to Mr. Hancock; he has also written John Jay "on the
subject of securing Hudson's Eiver against the Enemy's cam-
paign. We have already felt the Calamity of not having suffi-
ciently secured the Biver," etc.

184. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., incorporat-
ing his copy of an intercepted letter of Dr. Smith. 8 pp.
folio. Albany, May 9, 1781.

* Endorsed ' ' Intercepted letters, ' ' being a long and inter-
esting letter from a Tory or a British spy, giving details of
the defenses of Fort Stanwix, Johnstown, Schenectady, Albany,
Washington's Camp, etc.

185. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S. (original
draft, with erasures and additions), 3 pp. folio, Albany, May
1, 1782, to the Inhabitants of the County of Tryon.

* In regard to the alleged murders of some inhabitants of
Tryon County by Oneida and Tusoarora Indians.

186. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S. (initials),
44 pp. folio, Albany, June 28, 1782, to Robert Morris. Por-
trait.

* The first draft of an important letter on the question of
payment for a number of boats built by direction of General
Washington. When Eobert Morris was installed as Superin-
tendent of Finance, on May 29, 1781, in the establishment
of our National Banks, Gen. Schuyler was one of the first men
to whom he applied for help.

187. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Saratoga, May 28, 1783, to his daughter Mrs. Alex. Hamilton.

188. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to
Stephen Van Rensselaer, on the running of a line from Con-
necticut to the Hudson River. Saratoga, Aug. 3, 1787. Por-
trait. (2)

189. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. folio
(with A. D., a criticism for publication, 1 p. folio), addressed
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, Saratoga, Nov. 26, 1787, concern-
ing Robert Yates, Anti-Federalist and his most noted op-
ponent.

* "I have read Mr. Yates' pulilication of the lith inst. with
a great degree of satisfaction as it will expose him to such
animadversions as cannot fail to convince tlie public that he
has acted a most unwarrantable part, and has made his place as
a senator subservient to his emolument as a loan officer . ...
It may not be amiss to keep the attention of the public mind
to the object to insert the enclosed in next Thursday's paper,
as an extract from a letter from New Yorl\ If yon thinlc
proper to seyid it to the printer, do not let it go in my hand-
ivriting, and get Mr. Jacob [Cuyler] to send it to tlw printer."

This and the following six letters relate to the resolution of
Congress that A plan of the constitution "be submitted

TO A convention OF DELEGATES CHOSEN IN EACH STATE BY THE
PEOPLE THEEEOP, " etc.

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190. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
Poughkeepsie, Feby. 8, 1788, to Stephen Van Rensselaer, re-
garding the adoption of the constitution.

* " Colo. Hamilton writes me that the prospects from the
Mdsnarliiitetts convention are more favorable, that indeed they
jnc ponderate in favor of an Adoption of the new constitution.
If that event takes place there I helieve we shall have little
contest here.

" 'J he districts in the state are all to he made toivns, and
many are now named. The bill is still before the Assembly."

191. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 2 pp. folio,
to Stephen Van Rensselaer, Poughkeepsie, July 14, 1788.

* ' ' The complexion of the business agitated in the conven-
tion was yesterday very alarming indeed. The question on the
conditional adoption, loas called for and pressed with warmth
after an argument by Jay and Hamilton which could not, and
was not, answered, but which, notwithstanding, a predetermina-
tion against conviction made deep impressions on some of the
opponents."

This was the famous speech by which Hamilton cleared the
air by announcing his own scheme of government and supported
it in a speech of five hours.

192. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Three A. L. S. to his
son-in-law, Stephen Van Rensselaer, 1783 and 1784, 4to and
folio. (3)

* In the last, a long and fine example, Gen. Schuyler men-
tions difiiculty about land with Gen. Ten Broeck, and speaks
of conferring with Alexander Hamilton in regard to it : " The
business of the Legislature does not go on so rapidly as my
wishes to return to Albany bade me hope."

193. Pour A. L. S. to the same 1785 and 1786. Per-
sonal and business letters, one of four pages 4to, mentioning
conferring with Alexander Hamilton. (4) '

194. Five A. L. S. to the same, 1786 and n. d., on the

dividing of the A^an Rensselaer Estates, giving the names of
Magistrates, etc. (5)

195. A. L. S. to the same (3) one Sep. 30, 1786, giving

the civil appointments just made by the Governor; A. L. S.,
folio, to his nephew John Schuyler, on his prospects in life;
and a four-page folio, A. L. S. "Gen. 3Iorris, Mr. Hopkins,
Gen. Sirartiroiit and myself are the Council of Anpoinment,"
Jan. 21, 1786. (5)

196. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 3 pp. folio.
Albany, Aug. 26, 1787, to his daughter, Mrs. Alexander Hamil-
ton. Signature slightly damaged and lower part of (blank)
2nd leaf torn away.

* Affectionate personal letter ; Mrs. Schuyler should go to
Saratoga to drink the water, but as there are no accommoda-
tions for her there he expects to build a small house in eight
days; he wishes to see Col. Hamilton when he returns from
Philadelphia, etc.

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197. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
Phila., Jan. 26, 1791, on his candidacy for the State Senate
(in which he was defeated hy Aaron Burr) ; the State De))t,
Avhich was the cause of his defeat, etc., mentioning Yates,
Roliert ^lorris and oters.

198. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Three A. L. S. to the
Mayor of Albany, Sep. 25 and 27, 1793, one signed with
initials, objecting to the quarantine against his family, includ-
ing Alexander Hamilton and his wife (Schuyler's daughter),
who had left New York to escape yellow fever. (3)

199. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, to
Lt.-Governor Stephen Van Rensselaer, describing a trip down
the Hudson, N. Y., Apr. 14, 1800.

200. SCHUYLER (GEN. PHILIP). Eight A. L. signed
and unsigned, rough drafts, etc., including two with signature
damaged, 1787 to 1804. The last written about a month be-
fore his death (Nov. 18, 1804). (8)

* On the State Debt; his opposition from the Clintonians
making it necessary to have the sheriff to prevent their setting
aside a poll; the proposed impeachment of Judge Cooper; a
fine A. L. S. to his sou 1801, on Hamilton's speech at the
Convention; and to his son-in-law on an appointment for
Philip, Jr., as Secty. of State.

201. SCHUYLER DOCUMENTS. Copy by G. Banyar in
1749 of the will of Philip John Schuyler (1739) ; Gen. Ph.
Schuyler's itemized account as Indian Agent, against the State
of New York, 5 pp. folio, Apl. 10, 1795, to August, 1795 ; A. D.
of Gen. Philip Schuyler against the State of New York as
Indian Agent, Apl. to Nov., 1795, 1 p. folio ; another similar,
order to pay Walter Livingston, Commissary General. (4)

* Gen. Schuyler notes his charge for ' ' 1 day preparing an
answer to the Oneidas Speech — £1.10."

202. SEWARD (WM. H.). A. L. S., 8vo, Wash., Dec. 24,
1853. With franked cover, on the tradition that Aaron Burr
had been a pupil at Farmer's Hall Academy, Goshen, with ilr.
Lossing's note. (2)

203. SEYMOUR (HORATIO— Gov. of N. Y.). A. L. S.,
2 pp. 8vo, Utica, June 22, 1860, on the Monument at Saratoga.

204. SHUBRICK (ADJI. WM. B.— Served with distinction
in 1812 and 1862). A. L. S., 13 pp. 4to, Washing-ton, June

23, 1863.

* Long letter giving autobiography.

205. SIGOURNEY (LYDIA H.) . A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Hart-
ford, Conn., Jan. 8, 1844, to Mrs. Dolly Madison.

* Describing an early visit to Montpelier.

206. SIMMS (W. GILMORE). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Charles-
ton, S. C, Aug. 3, 1847, to publishers in N. Y.

* On proof corrections in the ' ' Puritan, " " Loerine ' ' and
other plays.

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207. SillTH (MELANCTHON— Member of the Provincial
and Continental Congresses). A. L. S., folio, Dec. 2, 1769.

* An assurance of continued friendsliip in spite of a quarrel,
presumably over politics leading to the Revolution: "I sup-
pos'd it teas nothing more than ye EhuUtions (pardon the
expression) of that something I don't hnow what to call it,
hut I mean nothing vicious, you cf I ioth have our share of.
I go to ye City by Land cf return if possible by ye next meet-
ing of the Society, but if not, assure them my zeal is not
abated in ye glorious cause of Liberty," etc.

208. SNEED (JOHN L. T.— Confederate General). Two
A. L. S., 4to, PIdqts., River Brigade, July 5 and 9, 1861.

* Expecting to be surprised, he asks for a Searchlight with
which to illuminate the Mississippi River in order to resist a
descent for the purpose of attacking Memphis; etc.

209. SPOTSWOOD (ALEXANDER— Governor of Vir-
ginia, 1710-1722). Conclusion of a document, containing por-
tions of three lines, and the signature (intact).

* A rare autograph.

210. SPOTSWOOD (ALEX.— 2nd Virginia Regiment).
MS. list of Troops, now in Bristol, April 19, 1779 ; Richardson
(Chas.), A. L. S., 1 p. 4to, written from Jamaica ("W. E.), to
Dr. John Morgan, Phila., regarding personal matters; En-
graving of soldier "Jtacpherson's Blue," engraved by
Lawson (ca. 1779) ; and 3 other pieces, facsimiles, etc. (6)

211. STAMP ACT. Specimen of the English Stamp (with-
out the word "America") issued in 1765. Attached to a let-
ter of J. T. Bowne, 1868, presenting it to Mr. Lossing. With
envelope.

A Collection of Stamps.

Mainly of United and Confederate States.

212. OLD LETTER SHEETS. 238 Pc. of the addressed
portion of letters before Envelopes came in, now shown by
interesting old Postmarks and a few old English and U. S.
Stamps.

213. UNITED STATES Envelopes prepaid by 2(j; Stamps,
and Postage due paid by part of 1^ postage stamp.

214. FOREIGN. Bulgaria 79-81 (2) ; Peru, 1909 (12) ;
Miscellaneous (30). Good lot.

215. GREAT BRITAIN. 6d. No. 27 (12) ; Is. No. 28; Is.

No. 87 (2).

216. CANADA. 1859 No. 14. No. 16 (3), 1 damaged.

217. CANADA 1859 5^ (2) ; 1868 6^' (2) . On three covers.
Fine.

218. FOREIGN. Canada (12) ; Great Britain (14) ; Peru
(6) ; Turkey (6) ; Japan (2) ; others 14. On covers.

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219. FRANCE 1849-50. No. 2 15<!S Green unsevered pair;
No. 9, 1 Franc, fine copies on cover, beautiful condition.

220. CONFEDERATE STATES. 10^; Blue, unused (12) ;
Used (3). Variety of shades.

221. CONFEDERATE STATES. 5^; Blue No. 203 ; Pair
on cover, and second pair on part cover.

222. CONFEDERATE STATES. 2<^ Green No. 202 on
part cover. Nice copy.

223. UNITED STATES. 1861-66. U Blue (14) ; 2«i Black
(21).

224. UNITED STATES. 1861-66. 2^, 5^ 10^' (2), 12«f
(2) ; 15^, 24«i, 30^ (2). Nice copies.

225. UNITED STATES. 1851-56 1/ Blue (2) ; 1857-60
If Blue (5). Nice copies.

226. UNITED STATES. 1847. 5f No. 28, fine copy.
Blue cancellation.

227. UNITED STATES POSTAGE 1851-82. (147).
Some cut square and Revenues (85). Not good lot.

228. UNITED STATES 1863-64. 2^ Envelope No. 1342,
imprinted on envelope of Sanitary Commission Pair.

229. UNITED STATES 1857-60. lOfi Green, No. 50, on
cover.

230. UNITED STATES 1847. 5^' No. 28, fine copy on
cover. Red cancellation.

231. UNITED STATES 1857-60. 1^' Blue, No. 41. Three
copies on cover. Nice copies.

232. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT, NAVY. 2 cov-
ers, 3^ (3). Nice copies on covers.

233. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT, INTERIOR.
2 covers (3) ; 3f stamps. War, 3 covers 6^ (2) and 3fi on
covers.

234. UNITED STATES SEMI-OFFICIAL ISSUES, N. Y.
No. 848, 3^' Blue on cover. Corner gone, but fine copy of this
scarce stamp.

235. UNITED STATES LOCAL METROPOLITAN 1^
Red, No. 2462 on cover, cut close on one side, otherwise fine.

236. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, 4 copies on
cover. Not good.

237. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, 2274 and 2276
on covers, fine.

238. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, No. 2269. Nice
copy on cover.

239. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, No. 2268. On
cover, one corner creased, but nice copy.

240. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, No. 2279. Fine
copy on cover.

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241. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, No. 2277. Fine
copy on cover.

242. UNITED STATES LOCAL BOYDS, 4 copies No.
2246, all on covers, nice copies.

243. UNITED STATES LOCAL BLOODS, No. 2250, 2
copies on covers.

244. UNITED STATES STAMPS, 1869-1890. About 200'
pieces. 1^ and 10^:, including 2f. 1869.

245. UNITED STATES, 1851. 3^ (32) ; 1857 3^' (75) ;
1861-66 3^' (375). Fine lot of shades, many grills. On
covers.

246. UNITED STATES, 1869-1900. About 600 pieces.
Many 2^ and "if, a great number of 3^ green, all issues from
172 on. On covers.

247. UNITED STATES POSTMARKS AND PRANKS.
A very interesting lot of about 175 pieces, including many old
Postmarks and Franks of men prominent in the "War period
and after, including J. A. Garfield, Henry Wilson, Schurz,
Colfax, Charles Sumner, etc.

248. UNITED STATES, 1861-62. li (14) ; 2^ (5) ; 12<i
(2).

249. UNITED STATES 1861-62. U (53) ; 2^ (30). Some
covers have several copies, good lot for shades of If. On
covers.

250. UNITED STATES. 1851. If* (3); 1856 If (3);
1869 2^ (3) ; Envelope entires 1853 3^ (5) ; 1857 1^ (1) ;
1862 2f'\ Civil War envelopes (16). On covers.

251. UNITED STATES ENTIRE ENVELOPES, 1853-
1874. 1^, 2^' and 3^ (160) ; 1887, etc. (25).

252. UNITED STATES, 1857-60. If,, ^, 5fi, 10^, 12^, 24^.
bf has nick on bottom, all are unused but gummed flat.

253. UNITED STATES. 84 covers and partial covers,
prepaid by stamps and envelope stamps. 1857-60, to 1884,
including some Departments.

254. C;ONPEDERATE STATES. No. 200, 201 (on cover).
207. Official envelopes (2). More or less damaged.

255. UNITED STATES POSTAL CURRENCY. Proofs
of 5/, 10^ 25f^ and 50^, and photographs 5f', 10^ 25^ and 50^'.

256. STEVENS (AD.M. T. H.— U. S. Navy, 1862-5). Two
A. L. S., 8vo, 1865, Erie, Pa., from W. W. Dobbins, containing
manuscT-ipt biography of Adm. Stevens, 6 pp. 4to, and card
photographs of Stevens and his son. (5)

257. STIRLING (LORD). Contemporary copies of four
Letters to George Washington. Folio, dated 1782 (4) ; Sig-
nature, 1772, on a Lottery ticket. (5)

* The letter of Sept. 18 is apparently copied by Lord Stirling
himself, and all relates to the closing campaign of the Revolu-
tion in or near Albany.

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258. STONE (GEN. CHAS. P.— Mexican and Civil War
veteran). Narrative of his imprisonment for the defeat at
Ball's Bluff, Oct. 21, 1861, having misunderstood Gen. Mc-
Clellan's order about crossing the Potomac. He was im-
prisoned in Fort Lafayette, N. Y., from Feb. 9 to Aug. 16,
1862. This narrative is in the form of an A. L. S., 17 pp.
4to, Dover Mines, Va., Nov. 5, 1866.

259. THOMPSON (GEN. M. JEFF., C. S. A.). A. L. S.,
folio, Camp Strong, Aug. 9, 1861. To Gen. Pillow.

* During the Missouri Campaign he has 1200 men fit for
service, whom he has marched through from Bloomflehl and
expects to go on to Spring Hill at once on orders from Gov.
Jackson; he has seen Gen. Hardee, etc.

260. A. L. S. to the same, 2 pp. 4to, Camp Sikeston,

Aug. 14, 1861.

* Fremont in force numbering lii.OOO men is at Bird's Point,
and if so they cannot be too vigilant; suggests that Commerce
or Cape Girardeau be talsen before the present quarters are
u?ed for a Depot. The Enemy are said to be advancing on
Charleston, and he is sending out Cavalry to cover.

261. A. L. S., 4to, Camp Sikeston, Aug. 14, 1861, that

the enemy was advancing from Benton and Charleston, ]Mo.,
and he has ordered up supports; A. L. S., Aug. 15, 1861, on
the same. (2)

262. Two A. L. S. of Aug. 17, 1861, urging the neces-
sity of the capture of Cape Girardeau and the disposition of
troops. (2)

263. A. L. S., Sep. 12, 1861, Columbus, Ky., on the

attack on Bird's Point; letter (dictated), Camp Bellemont,
Sep. 18, 1861; on establishing a blockade on the (Jlississippi
River).

264. A. L. S. to the same, 3 pp. 4to, Camp Benton,

Scott Co., Missouri, Aug. 19, 1861.

* Having been informed that the Enemy, 700 strong, with a
gun-boat, were at Commerce, he advanced, ' ' iut the enemy had
flown before our arrival." He then attempted to surprise the
town early next day, but the plan miscarried. He closes with
a humorous apology for accompanying the expedition.

265. A. L. S. to the same, "5 o'clock p. m."

* On sending orders to Gen. Hardee, and preparing for Gen.
Pillow 's arrival ; he needs reinforcements ' ' lest Marsh mail
hear the truth as to the paucity of my men . . and I am
anxious to run him through a threshing machine."

266. A. L. S., 4to, to Col. ]\IcCown, Camp Benton

<Mo.), Aug. 19, 1861, "5 o'clock."

* "/ took Commerce last night and have stopped the navi-
gation of the Mississippi . . . Unless you can take Bird's
Point please hurry on up to this point," etc. With Col. Mc-
Cown's reply on the same sheet announcing the attack on
Charleston, Mo.

267. -A. D. S., 4to, Camp Hunter, Aug. 31, 1861. Spe-
cial Order to bring up Artillery from New Madrid (.Mo.) im-
mediately.

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268. THORPE (GEN. THOS. B.— Confederate officer).
A. L. S., 4to, North Fork, Henry Co., Tenn., Oct. 11, 1861, on
scarcity of officers for the volunteers, owing to their having
joined the Army. To Gov. Isham Harris.

269. TYLER (GEN. E. B.) . A. L. S., 4 pp. 4to, Baltimore,
July 10, 1866, on his positions during the war, first defeat of
Stonewall Jackson at Winchester and the early operations in
AVest Virginia.

270. UPSHUR (A. P.). L. S., 1843; Joel R. Poinsett,
A. L. S., 1838 ; Gulian C. Verplanck, A. L. S., 1850 ; Peter
Force, Signature ; Melancthon Smith, A. L. S., 1794 ; and other
letters. About 75 pieces.

271. VAN BUREN (MARTIN— President). A. L. S.,
8vo, Lindenwald, ]\[ay 12, 1857, on his European Tour 1863-5.

272. VERMONT. Briefs of arguments, notes of testimony
for trial, statements of case, copy of the original charter^ of
William III and other similar documents concerning an action
Detween the State of Vermont and the Society for the Propa-
gation of the Gospel, on the ownership of landT in the town of
Pawlett. About 125 leaves, 1825-28.

273. VIEWS AND MAPS. Troy, N. Y. (letter-head) ;
Griswold House, Groton Heights, New London, Conn.; Co-
lumbia College, Semi-Centennial, 1837 ; Hyde Park Exhib.
Building, 1851, colored lithograph; etc. (20)

274. VIRGINIA. "A Roll of the Burgesses at an Assembly
begun the 24th of September 1696." Folio, contemporary
manuscript, the names of Dudley Diggs from Warwick Co,
and Peter Bradley written on the reverse.

* A'irginia having always been conspicuous in maintaining the
rights of the Colonies, the above list of 48 members under the
more kindly ruling of William and Mary (Sir Edmund Andros
being Governor) is of great interest. Twenty-four counties are
named, with two representatives from each, and where certain
names are scored out on account of ' ' Out of ye Gountrey ' ' as
against the name of William Byrd, ' ' sick " or " dead, ' ' an-
other is inserted. Among the names of well-known families in
A^irginia are Wm. Randolph, George Mason and Robert Carter.

275. Potomac River. List of men employed in the

survey of the Potomac River from the Mouth of Sherrendo
down to Chapawamsick. 8vo. June 17, 1737.

* Signed by R. 0. Brooke, who had the work in charge for
his majesty's government and the Right Hon. Lord Fairfax.

276. Copy authenticated by notary, of a Spanish

document regarding the cessation of hostilities between Spain
and England, and the restitution to England of the ships
Prosperity and Sally captured on the coast of Virginia, etc.
3 pp. folio. Aranjuez, May 21, 1749.

277. Permit to load Goods on board the Ship "Grape"

of Liverpool. 1690. With seals. Oblong 24mo. Signed
"Warburton" and "Scarborough."

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278. VIRGINIA BROADSIDE. Quarantine Proclamti-
tion against vessels coming from New York and the West
Indies. 1 p. folio. Richmond, August, 1803. Autographed
by the Governor, John Page, with seal.

279. WALLACE (W. H. L.— Federal General, killed at
Shiloh). L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Hdqts., Birds Point, Mo., Aug. 30,
1861. To Gen. Pillow, on exchange of prisoners.

*" Satisfactory evidence must he furnished that the per-
sons you offer to exchange helong to the Federal Army. . . .
you hold some S3 prisoners while we have lost iut three men,"
etc.

280. WALLACK (LESTER). A. L. S., 8vo, Wallack's
Jan. 15. (1883)

281. WAR OP 1812. Orderly book of Gen. Green Clay,
containing entries from Lexington, Ky., Mch. 19, 1813, to Aug.
25, 1813. Written mainly in the hand of his Aide, Jos. H.
Hawkins. Manuscript of 158 pages, folio, boards, leather back,
with inscription "Green Clay, Brigadier General 1st Brigade
Kentucky Militia Detached, May 14, 1813, Fort Meigs."

* In 1813, when Gen. Harrison was besieged by the British in
Fort Meigs, Gen. Clay came to his relief and forced the British
to withdraw, but was later compelled to retire into the Fort.
Apl. 24 he learns that the situation is serious. "May 3: Com-
munications received from Gen 'I Harrison being of importance
relative to the situation at Fort Meiggs, the General desired
a Council with the Field # Brigade Staff Officers . . . It was
unanimously determined that the whole Brigade descend the
Siver and if possible arrive at the Garrison by night," etc.
May 16, 1813, he notes that the command of the garrison has
devolved upon him, and from that time on they were con-
stantly harassed by the British and Indians under Gen. Proctor
and Teeumseh.

The volume is well and clearly written and in an excellent
state of preservation. Laid in are two manuscript ' ' Plans of
a March, ' ' and renewal of service, 2 pp, 8vo; ' ' Camp Meigs,
Sep. 16, 1813. We the subscribers agree to go on with the
Army to Maiden for the ballance of our term of Service, ' '
with autograph signatures of Green Clay, Peter Dudley, John
Baker, and 25 others.

282. WAR OF 1812. Manuscript history written by
James Jarvis, of the attack and defence of Craney Island,
Virginia, 218 pp. folio, the first 25 pages damaged by damp,
and page 136 partly torn away; 3 A. L. S. of Jarvis, 20 pp.
4to and folio, U. S. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., 1853 ; map,
drawn with a pen, on tracing cloth, of the Naval Battle of
Craney Island, June 23, 1813.

* Craney Island commanded the entrance to Norfolk. The
British attacked in force with about twenty ships, but were
repulsed by Major Faulkner.

283. WAR OF 1812. Dudley's Defeat, May 5, 1813, and
the treatment of the prisoners by the British and Indians.
Manuscript copy of a letter from Leslie Combs to Gen. Green
Clay, Fayette Co., May 6, 1815, 5 pp., folio.

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284. WAR OF 1812. Autograph MS. Narrative of Jabu^
PiSK, Adrien, May 20, 1863, 8 pp., folio, describing the death
of Gen. Swift, etc.

285. WAR OF 1812. Manuscript biography of Major
Darby Noon. 16 pp. 4to, etc. (3)

* Major Noon was distinguished at Erie and Chippewa.

286. WAR OF 1812. Narrative of Capt. Peter Funk.
Manuscript of 9 pp. folio, describing the battle of Tippecanoe,
and the daybreak attack on Harrison's camp caused by the
treachery of Gen. Harrison's cart-driver, who told the Indians
he had no cannon. (Written in 1861.)

287. WAR OF 1812. A. L. S. of the daughter of Gen.
James Miller, 1856, enclosing her copies of 14 of his letters
home during his campaign from Phila., 1811, Pittsburg, New-
port, Ky., and Vincennes, Ind., 1812. Cut sigTiature of Gen.
Miller. (17)

288. WAR OF 1812. Letters and documents of Dr. Amasa
Trowbridge, including MS. autobiography, together 42 pp.
4to and folio, and three pencil drawings of the capture of
Fort George, Little York, etc. (45)

289. WAR OF 1812. Manuscript volume op 165 pp. 4to,
Orderly Book, or Memoranda of Occurrences connected with
the Campaign of Niagara, with inscription "No. 3, J. Brotvn
Ev-by, Broumville, Jeff. Co., iV. Y.," the remaining pages
blank. Boards, leather back. April-August, 1814.

* Edmund Kirby was aide to Gen. Jacob Brown duriag the
War of 1812, and married his daughter. The autograph noted
above is probably that of a descendant. The body of the
manuscript is in an earlier hand, and is apparently the original
Orderly Book of Gen. Jacob Brown for the Niagara Campaign.
Beginning with the copy of a letter dated Williamsville, April
17, 1814, details of forces are given and an attack on Eort
Erie urged, followed by all the correspondence between him-
self. Com. Chauncey, Gaines, Scott, etc., leading up to the
capture of Port Erie. His announcement of the victory over
Gen. Eiall at Chippewa is found under date of July 6, 1814,
and the more important defeat of Gen. Drummond with a
superior force (July 25) at the Battle of Lundy's Lane is
found under date of July 29th in a communication by his
aide, who says Gen. Brown is suffering from wounds received
there. The last entry is dated August 20, 1814.

290. WAR OF 1812. Memoirs of the Campaign on the
Niagara, by Major- (afterwards Gen.) Thomas S. Jesup.
Badly damaged by mould and dampness. Manuscript op 21

PAGES, POLIO.

* Beginning with the Battle of Chippewa on July 5, 1814,
this narrative is carried through the Battle of Niagara on
July 2,5, where Major Jesup "was wounded during distinguished
service.

291. WAR OF 1812. Manuscript Narrative of the Voyage
of Capt. T. Hinckley to Lubeck in the Schooner Retriever in
1816. 8 pp. 4to, apparently by a member of his family.

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292. WAR OF 1812. MS. notes on Slidell's "Life of Com-
modore Perry" by Daniel Dobbins, sailing master under Per-
ry, transcribed by his on and with A. L. S. of the latter. To-
gether 15 pp. folio.

* Dobbins thought Slidell unfair and prejudiced.

293. WAR OF 1812. Gen. C. S. Todd, A. L. S., 1855; Les-
lie Combs, A. L. S., 1866 ; Division Orders of Gen. Rensselaer,
1810 ; Manuscript of 9 pp. on the captivity of Gen. Winder ;
Manuscript maps ; Drawing of the standard of the 25th Regt.
after the Battle of Chippewa; and miscellaneous other War of
1812 material, much of it historical. About 70 pieces.

294. WAR OF 1812. (Tippecanoe) Battle Ground City,
lithographic plan, with inset view of "Battle Ground Insti-
tute, Male and Female," with description. Pencilled notes by
Mr. Lossing marking Harrison's Marquee, Burial Pla'ce, etc.
Folio print. Scarce. (1860).

* Nov. 8, 1811, Harrison had his encounter at Tippecanoe
(near Terre Haute) with Teeumseh and his followers.

295. WAR OF 1812. Drawing in pencil "Graves of Offi-
cers who fell in the battle on Lake Champlain & Plattsburg —
in Plattsburgh." With key. 4to.

296. WASHINGTON (GEORGE). Letter (in the hand of
his secretary, John Trumbull) to Lord Stirling, four full folio
pages, unfinished (1780).

* Vert important. Relating to Stirling 's expedition to
Staten Island in January, 1780, against the British.

297. Contemporary copies. A letter of George Wash-
ington, May 26, 1779 (much faded), on a resolution of Con-
gress, and the command at Charlottesville; a letter to Gov.
Nelson, Aug. 27, 1781, that he is marching to join the Marquis
de Lafayette, and requesting transports and provisions. (2)

* The second letter is an important one, being Washington 's
advance to blockade Cornwallis in Yorktown. The copy is
given in full, and is, therefore, of great historical interest.

298. WATSON (ELKANAH). Original pencil drawing
by F. R. Spencer to illustrate "Watson's Tour to Seneca Lake,
1791," 8vo; another to illustrate "Travels in Virginia," with
Watson's manuscript note on the reverse; A. L. S. of his son,
W. C. Watson. (3)

299. WEBB (J. WATSON— Journalist, one of the founders
of the "World"). A. L. S., 11 pp. 12mo, N. Y., July 21, 1854,
giving a biography of his father Gen. S. B. Webb, Washing-
ton's aide.

300. WHISKEY INSURRECTION. Exposure of Mis-
statements in Brackenridge 's History of the Whiskey Insur-
rection. By N. B. Craig. 12mo, limp cloth, pp. 79. Pitts-
burg, 1869.

301 WHITTIER (JOHN G.). A. L. S., 12mo, Amesbury,
Apl. 12, 1862. To G. W. Child.

* In commendation of Mr. Lossing 's work and his ability
to write a history of the Civil War.

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302. WILSON (HENRY— Statesman and noted Abolition-
ist). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Natick, Sep. 17, 1869.

* " I am giving four days in a week to a work in two
volumes of about six hundred pages each which I call the
'Mise 4' PO'^^ of the Slave Power in America,' " etc.

303. WINSOR (JUSTIN) . A. L. S., 1882 ; H. J. Raymond,
A. N. S.; Geo. Ripley, A. L. S., 1864; Chas. Nordhoff, A. L. S.,
1860; and miscellaneous letters, deeds, etc. About 75 pieces.

304. WISE (H. A.— Gov. of Virginia). A. L. S., 2 pp.
8vo, Onaneock, Va., June 29, 1856. To Geo. W. Munford.

* "This must ie my apology for asTcing you . . . to give me
full information of the provision Mother Com't malces for her
Gov'r — besides his salary 4' house rent — what else? Any furni-
ture? What kind? I feel a little mean in making this enquiry,
etc." Marked Private.

305. WOLCOTT (OLIVER— Signer). A. L. S., 3 pp. 4to,
York Town, May 17, 1778.

* The transactions or the Continental Congress : ' ' The
Count Noalles Memorial, the Speech of George and his Wise
Parliament you have seen. They observe that they are much
Inclined to be Angry at the Conduct of France . . . Duplicates
of the Treaty with France have just Now been Bro't to Con-
gress. No other Material Intelligence except that Dr. Franklin
was formally rec'd on the tO March as Ambassador to the
French Court from these States. The Court has likewise nom-
inated an Ambassador to reside here," etc.

306. WOOD (JAMES— General in the Revolution and
Governor of Virginia, 1796-99). D. S. March 1799, with
seal. Certificate to a citizen of Richmond in an affair relating
to a stolen negro.

307. WRIGHT (MARCUS J.— Confederate General, author
of "Reminiscences"). A. L. S., 4to, Hdqts., Columbus, .Nov.
27, 1861. In the interest of military promotion for a friend.

308. WYOMING. "Fort Bridges. By CoL Albert G.
Brackett." (Author of "Gen. Lane's Brigade in Central
Mexico," ^etc). Manuscript of 21 pages, folio, describing
the first settlement in Wyoming, its development, its seizure
by the Mormons and its desertion later, on the approach of
troops commanded by Albert S. Johnston; fights with the
Indians, etc.

309. ZOLLICOPFER (GEN. F. K.— Confederate Officer
killed on the Cumberland River early in 1862). Long
A. L. S., 4 pn. 4to, Hdqts., Camp Trousdale, July 8, 1861.

* To Gov. Isham G. Harris of Tennessee, on questions of a
military nature, mainly that of his own rank of Brigadier-
General just conferred.

310. ZOLLICOPFER (GEN. P. K.— C. S. A., killed in
1862). A. L. S., 2 pp. 4to, Hdqts., Knoxville, Sep. 10, 1861,
statement of the case and reasons for the arrest of a dis-
affected Kentuckian.