Stan. V. Henkels (Firm) Valuable collection of autographs and historical documents belonging to John Mills Hale, of Philipsburg, Center County, Pa. Catalogue No. 1078 Part I VALUABLE COLLECTION OF AUTOGRAPHS GATHERED BY THE LATE JOHN MILIvS HALE, Esq. Of Phiiipsburg, Center County, Pa. TO BE SOLD FRIDAY AFTERNOON and EVENING, FEBRUARY 14, 1913 AT 2.30 AND 8 O’CLOCK P. M. AND SATURDAY MORNING and AFTERNOON, FEB. 15, 1913 AT 10.30 A. M. AND 2.30 P. M. Catalogue Compiled and Sale Conducted by STAN. V. HENKELS At the Book Auction Rooms of SAMUEL T. FREEMAN & CO. I5i9.=2i Chestnut St., Phila. Facsimile of Nathan Hale Letter, Lot No. loj. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 with funding from Duke University Libraries https://archive.org/details/valuablecollecti11stan Catalogue No. 1078 Part I VALUABLE COLLECTION OK Autographs and Historical Documents BELONQING TO THE LATE John Mills Hale, Esq. Of Philipsburg, Center County, Pa. EMBRACING An Unusnal Collection ot Letters of Officers in the Revolution, and the Continental and the United States JNavj; The Albany Convention, The Annapolis Convention, The Continental Congress, The Federal Convention, Presidents of the United States and their Cabinets, Crowned Heads of Europe, Popes of Rome, Authors, Poets, Composers, Statesmen, Scientists, &c., &c. INCLUDING Fine Letter of Nathan Hale, Qen. Richard Montgomery, Gen, Hugh Mercer, Gen. Jos. Warren, Benedict Arnold, Gen. Israel Putnam, Gen. Washington, Martha Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Gen. Chas. Lee, Paul Revere, Com. John Paul Jones, Com. Richard Dale, Benj. Franklin, Zachary Taylor, Andrew Jackson, John Adams, Queen Elizabeth, Martin Luther, Mendelssohn, Goethe, Schiller, Byron, Dickens, Hawthorne, Longfellow, &c., &c. Being one of the most Extensive Collections offered for many years TO BE SOLD FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, FEB. 14th, 1913, AT 2.30 AND 8 O’CLOCK P. M. AND SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON, FEB. 15th, 1913 AT 10.30 A. M. AND 2.30 O’CLOCK P. M. Order of Sale ; First Session, Second “ Third “ Fourth ‘ ‘ Lots I to 400 “ 401 to 800 “ 801 to 1250 “ 1250 to end CATALOGUE COMPILED AND SALE CONDUCTED BY STAN. V. HENKELS at the book auction rooms of SAMUEL T. FREEMAN & CO. 1519-1521 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. TERMS OF SALE Bills must be paid before 12 o’clock on the day after sale. No credit given under any circumstance. On mail orders, payment must be made on receipt of bill. Deposits must be made when requested. All Autographs are sold so much per piece, and bids must be made accordingly. Bids faithfully executed by the auctioneers without extra charge for those who cannot attend sale. For purchasers present at the sale. Autographs are sold as they are, without recourse. On mail orders. Autographs are guaranteed as catalogued. No Autographs returnable after fifteen days from date of sale. In all cases of disputed bids, the Auctioneer reserves the right of re-selling the lot in question. SAMUEL T. FREEMAN & CO. Auctioneers. Book, Print and Autograph Department conducted by St.\n. V. Henkels. MAURICE H. POWER. PRINTER 1110-16 Sansom Street Philadelphia REMARKS. 'JpHIS Catalogue records the passing away of an old-time Col- lector of Autographs. The late John Mills Hale, Esq., of Philipsburg, Center County, Pennsylvania, was a collector of the old school, who amused himself in gathering the letters of men and women famous in all stages of life, and of all countries. Upwards of fifty years of untiring research enabled him to accumulate a vast number of letters and historical documents which will veigh in importance with the collections of Cist, Sprague and Leffingwell, who were his fellow-labourers in the same delightful pastime. Of this collection, the valuable set of Signers to the Declara- tion of Independence was willed by him to the University of Pennsylvania, but his collection was so vast that it did not rob it of much, as he was fortunate in possessing many of the letters of this band of Revolutionary heroes, in duplicate, and which will be found herein enumerated under the Members of the Conti- nental Congress. On every page of the Catalogue are enumerated items of the greatest historical and literary importance, such as a fine letter of Nathan Hale, the Martyr Spy, the lamented General Joseph Warren, written one month before his death at Bunker Hill, and General Hugh Mercer, written shortly before his death at Princeton; the brave General Richard Montgomery, written a short time before he was killed at Quebec; the intrepid Commodore John Paul Jones, General Israel Putnam, General Nathaniel Greene, Generals Lafayette, Arnold, Marion, Sumter, Knox, Gates, Charles Lee, Howe, Lincoln, Moultrie, Moylan, ii Steuben, Wayne, and the greatest of all, General George Wash- ington — in fact, the collection embraces fine specimens of nearly all the prominent officers in the Continental Army and Navy, as well as noted officers in the War of 1812 and Mexican War. There is a full set of the letters of the Presidents and their Cabinets, from Washington down to McKinley; set of the mem- bers of the Federal Constitutional Convention, the Annapolis Convention, the Stamp Act Congress, the Albany Convention, members of the Continental Congress, the Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Governors, Colonial and Repub- lican, of Pennsylvania, and Provosts of the University of Penn- sylvania. The Navy is represented by such names as the intrepid John Paul Jones and his head officer, Richard Dale, Stephen Decatur, James Barron, the brave John Barry, John A. Dahlgren, Jesse D. Elliott, David G. Farragut, Don’t Give Up the Ship James Law- rence, Oliver H. Perry, Edward Preble, John Rodgers, Thos.Trux- tun and a host of other gallant fellows who have established the reputation of American seamanship. There are also many letters and Documents of the Crowned heads of England, Germany, Prussia, Italy, Sardinia, &c., in- cluding Queen Elizabeth, Henry VIII, James I, Charles I, Charles II, George I, II, III, and IV, Frederick the Great, Peter the Great, Catherine I and II of Russia, also The Popes of Rome, and fine letters of eminent Literary Characters, Composers, Re- formers (including Martin Luther), Artists, Actors, Scientists, and a fine letter of Martha Washington. Many, very many, of the letters are of intense historical in- terest as to contents ; and often we have quoted fully from the text, making this Catalogue of great value to the student in history. The descriptions, to the best of our ability, are correct in and can be relied upon ; superlative adjectives have only been used when we honestly believed the item worthy. The second part of this Catalogue is in course of preparation, and will include Letters of Napoleon and his Marshals, Napoleon and his Family, The Friends of Napoleon as First Consul, The Kings of France, Generals in the Civil War, both Union and Confederate, The Confederate States Government, &c. To Collectors this sale will offer unprecedented opportunities for obtaining fine specimens of letters of personages which are seldom now-a days offered. To me it is a sad duty to per- form the service of distributing a collection which took the lifetime of a dear friend to gather. As he profited by the dis- posal of other collections, so you will profit by -the disposal of his. We have, however, the consolation that whilst enjoying his hobby, Mr. Hale has performed an important service to his fellowman in preserving so many valuable historical papers, some of which would, no doubt, have been lost to history, and of which the component parts now appear in type for the first time. In fact to all autograph collectors is due the thanks of generations to come for preserving the records of the past direct from the pens of the actual participants in the world’s progress. St.\n. V. Henkels. CONTENTS. PAGES Generals and Officers in the Revolution 1-46 Officers in the Continental and United States Navy 46-55 Members of the Continental Congress 55-87 Albany Convention of 1754 87-90 Delegates to the Annapolis Convention 90- Delegates to the Federal Convention 91-96 Presidents of the United States and their Cabinets. ....... 96-117 Supreme Court of the United States 1 17-123 Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 123-125 Provincial Government of Pennsylvania 125-129 Pennsylvania State Government in the Revolution 129-130 Governors of Pennsylvania 130-132 Provosts of the University of Pennsylvania 132-134 Eminent Artists 134-135 Miscellaneous 136-159 Kings and Queens of England, and Statesmen, Generals, &c. . . . 160-167 Emperors and Czars of Russia 167-169 Kings of Sweden 169-170 Emperors of Germany and Prussia 171-173 Rulers of Italy, Sardinia, Spain, &c 173-174 Popes of Rome . . 174-175 CATALOGUE GENERALS AND OFFICERS IN THE REVOLUTION, WAR OF 1852, AND MEXICAN WAR. 1 Abercromby, Sir Robert. Celebrated British General in the Revolution. Captured at Yorktown. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Biliapatain, Feb. 13, 1791. To the Hon. H. Dundas. Recommending the advancement of Capt. Robt. Irving, of the joth Regiment, who served tvith' distinction in America. 2 Abercromby, James. British General who served in America during the French and Indian War, It was he who made the foolish attack on Ticonderoga in 1758. L. S. 3 pages, folio. New York, April i, 1758. To Gov. Denny of Penna. Torn in the folds. In atiswer to a letter from Denny, inquiring if assistance fro7ii the Indians coidd be calc7dated 2ipo7i in the war agamst France. He tells him that he has just been put in coimnand, and zvill have to consult Sir Wm. Johnson on the subject, but says : “As it is very important to encourage these Indians to pursue their Proposal of joining with us against His Majesty’s Enemies, I wou’d have you to use your utmost to continue them in their favorable dis- position ; without, nevertheless, coming to any determined Resolu- tion untill we hear with more certainty from Sir William Johnson, whether or no these People may be relied on. I am sorry your hands- are so tied, as to give you no room to expect the advantages one- might hope for, from the Resolves of Your Assembly for raising 2700 Men. You see the present urgent Exigency, and you are too zealous for the Good of the service, not to use all Your Abilities, of what they owe to the best of Masters, their Country and themselves * * * so as to be able not only to oppose every insult of the Enemy, but to have it in their Power to go and attack them in their own possessions.” 3 Adair, John. Served in the Revolution, and with St. Clair against the Indians. Distinguished at the Battle of New Orleans. Governor of Kentucky. A. L. S. folio. July 8, 1803. To Thos. Todd. 4 Adam, John. Commissary of Prisoners in the Revolu- tion. A. L. S. 4to. Elizabethtown, Oct. 9, 1780. To Stephen Collins. 5 Anderson, Wm. Officer in the Revolution at Valley Forge, Germantown and Yorktown. A. L. S. folio, March I, 1813. 6 Anderson, Joseph. Major in the Revolution. U. S. Senator from Tennessee. L. S. folio. March 30, 1835. 7 Arbuckle, Matthew. Brev.-Brig. Genl. in the U. S. Army and Indian Fighter. A. L. S. 4to. Camp Mont- gomery, Oct. 8, 1817. 8 Armstrong, John. Brig. -Genl. in the Revolution. Headed an Expedition against the Indians at Kittaning, and Member of the Old Congress. A. F. S. folio. Carlisle, JuK 23, 1756. To Hon. Robert Hunter Morris, Gov. of Penna., with address. VERY FINE. An important letter m reference to the expedition against the Indians at Kittaning. “ Being but just got home, I am unable to furnish your Hour with the occurrences of these two days past, in which time the Indians have began to take advantage of the Harvest Season, Seven people on this Side the Kittatinney Hills, being Kill’d and missing within this County, and two on the South side of the Temporay line. The Enemy have not yet attack’d any of the people over the Hills, but pass’d them by, probably on acc’t of finding them better guarded and dispos’d of, — as soon as Capt Young concludes whether to cross the Hills or not, I shall Visit the out guard, and endeavour to keep the people in larger compan3’ than they are. Wheat Harvest is more then half done.” 9 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. 4, 1777, P. M. FINE. Important military letter in reference to inarching toiuards Pennypacker's Mill. “ Three different times have heard that the Enemies Arm)' is this afternoon proceeding up the Scikpack Road, and has last been Seen by the Generals Cadwallater & Reed— who together with General 3 Washington advises our movement this night. You will therefore march off the Troops, Artillery Baggage &c as expeditiously as you possibly can, for Pennypacker’s, otherwise Paulings Mill, or as near that place as you can proceed. It is you know last head Quarters but one, and on the Scikpack Road, which Road I hope you may safely yet proceed by first sending to reconoitre it for two miles. I am so effectually tired which joined to my cold disenables me to joine you this night, but hope to find you out tomorrow. I think the Trapp will not do for our next Encampment.” 10 The Same. D. S. 2 pages, folio. April i, 1756. A deed for land to Wm. Allen. 1 1 Armstrong, John. Distinguished Officer in the Revolu- tion. Author of the ‘‘Newburgh Letters.” Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. Secretary’s Office, May 13, 1785. BENEDICT ARNOLD’S LETTER, ADVISING AGAINST AN INTENDED EXPEDITION TO CANADA IN 1778. 12 Arnold, Benedict. Major Genl. in the Revolution. THE TRAITOR. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Albany, Feb. 2, 1778. To Gov. Morris. A higJdy important historical letter. Mentions Geti. Wash- ington, and advises that the men designed to go on the expe- dition be given to Gen. Washington to attack New York. We quote the letter m full. ‘‘Albany 2^ Feby 1778 Dear Sir I was greatly surprised a few days since on being informed that an Expedition was on Foot against Canada at this late Season, what the object is that Congress have in View, or their de- signs, I know not but from common Report, which says, is to destroy the Shipping at St Johns, and to take Possession of Montreal. The Gentlemen who are to command the Troops on this Expedition, I am told are, the Marquiss de Faillette and General Conway, the former I have not the honor of being acquainted with, the latter I believe is an officer of merit & Experience, but as both are entire Strangers to the Country, they can have but a faint Idea of the Difficultys they have to encounter in a Winters Campaign, from the little knowledge I have of the many difficultys enevitably attending the Expedition I will venture to presage it will miscarry, at least the Chances against its succeeding, are twenty to one ; as my opinion may appear singular I will give my Reasons for it. I am told the Army is to be composed of a Brigade & three Regiments, in this Place & Vicinity, Hazen’s Regiment and 4 a Number of Volunteers under General Starks, the u-bole supposed to be three thousand ; These troops are most of them naked, and all destitute of the necessary Cloathing for the Climate they are going to, there is little or no Provision, and no Carriages collected as yet for the Troops ; of the former at least three months stores will be neces- sary, of the latter not less than one thousand sleighs, with two horses each, to carr)' the necessary Provisions, Forage, Baggage, &c., of the Army, a large number of Snow' Shoes will be another indispensable article, these and in short every other necessary for the Expedition are wanting, which will render it one month too late, and for the moderate Season we have had, it is very probable the Ice on the Lake will not be Strong enough to cross, no other Road is left, but b\' the Way of Cohos & Missisque Bay. If the greatest dispatch is made it will be the latter end of March before the Troops are arrived in Canada, Heavy Artillery cannot be transported in the Winter, to sur- prise St Johns is an absurd supposition, I am told there is a Garrison of 500 men, if they do their duty ten thousand men cannot take it with Small Arms, & as the Shipping is under the Guns of the Fort, there will be no probabilty of destroying them. If the design of Congress is only to take possession of Montreal, I very much doubt if they will find it an object worth the Expence. If anything is expected from the favorable disposition of the Canadians, Arms aud Ammunition should be furnish’d them, of which they are destitute. It may be worth asking, if the Expe- dition against St Johns fails, how the Troops are to be supported in the Country ? or how the}' are to return ? As soon as the Lake is open the Ships command it, unless the Isle au Noix was fortified and boom’d which is not in our Power to do this Winter, the Season will be too late for them to return on the Ice, I know no way they can effect a Retreat but by crossing the Countr}' from the Missisque Bay to No. 4 or the Cohos. Their whole dependance for Provisions must be on what they carry (Flower excepted) as there is never any salted Pro- visions among the Inhabitants and of fresh, the}' have been rob’d by the British Army even to their Milch Cows ; but were Provisions Plenty, have they hard money to purchase ? I do not believe it can be obtained without but by Force & thereby dissaffectiug the Inhabi- tants. The above are objections which appear to me insuperable, not to mention the Severity of the Climate & fatal Consequences of a Defeat, as well as the great Risk we run by leaving the North River defenseless & Fort Schuyler without Succor, should it be attacked — What great Advantage shall we reap if the Expe- dition succeeds & we take Possession of St Johns & obtain the Com- I mand of the Lake ? Have we any Reason to expect an Army that way another year ? I think not, the British Force in Canada at present is only sufiicient to Garrison their Forts ; the original Intention in sending an Army by the Way of Canada, was doubtless to avail them- selves of the Assistance of the Canadians & Indians, the former they 5 find, will not adopt their Tyrannic measures, the latter, they can place no dependance on, as they ever desert them when their Services are most wanted. If it is alledged that the Troops sent on this Expe- dition, maybe replaced by Malitia, would it not have been a more prudent Step to have reinforc’d General Washington with them, and enabled him to drive Mr. Howe & his Banditti from the Country, that, once done, Canada falls of course, probably without the Risk or Ex- pense of an Expedition. I am fully persuaded Congress have been precipi- tated into this measure by designing or ignorent men, without having the necessary Information on so important an Affair. I am this minute informed by a creditable Person, that Lake Champlain was not frozen ten days ago, the moderate Weather since, has doubtless prevented the Ice taking. As there is no probability of the Troops passing and as a very considerable Body of them will soon be collected will it not be worth while to turn their Arms against N. York the taking of which Place would doubtless be attended with happy Consequences. Please present my Compliments to Mr. Duer if he has not left Congress. I am very respectfully D Sir Your obt humble Ser^ B Arnold I write to you as a Friend and beg you will not make this letter publick as it may give umbrage to some. — Honb'e Govr Morris Esqr ” GEN. ASHLEY’S LETTER DESCRIBING HOW HE PUT TO FLIGHT THE SHAY INSURRECTIONISTS. 13 Ashley, John. Major General of Militia. Dispersed the Insurrectionary Force of Shay’s at Sheffield, Feb. 26, 1787. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Sheffield, Feb. 27, 1787. To Maj. Gen. B. Lincoln, with addre.^s. VERY FINE. This highly important letter is virtually his Report to Geyi. Benj . Lincoln of the ntaimer in zohich he put to flight the Shay Lisurrectionists. ‘ ‘ Dear General I received information this day about eleven O’clock A. M. that a large body of the rebels had been plundering the town of Stockbridge, and were directing their course this way. The militia of this town were immediately collected and as many as could be provided with arms embodied under Lieutenant Goodfish. The militia from Great Barrington under Capt Ingersoll joined on about One O’clock, when 6 our numbers were about eighty. With this number I conceived it not imprudent to eudeavoor to engage the enemy, with regard to whose numbers, we had various accounts, and accordingly ordered the troops to move towards Great Barrington where they then were. On our rout we were informed that the rebels had moved westerly towards the State of New York by the way of Younglades tavern, and I con.sequently ordered the troops under my command to file off by Jasper Saxtons towards Egremont in order to get in their front, know- ing that the militia from the Northward were in their rear. Upon different information that they were bending their course towards Sheffield, we immediately marched backwards and met them in Shef- field near Saxton’s. The Rebels began the attack by a scattering fire from a considerable distance. The Troops under my command ad- vanced rapidly towards them and a warm fire commenced which con- tinued for about six minutes, when the rebels fled in very great dis- order, and in different directions. The woods and morasses, bordering upon the field of action rendered our pursuing them with success im- practicable. Capt Hamlin who commanded the rebels, is dangerously, if not mortally wounded — two of the enemy were killed whom we have found, probably more are in the woods whom we have not yet discovered — twenty five of them we have taken prisoners, and three wounded. The loss on our side was two killed, one of them a pris- oner with the rebels, and probably killed by our own fire, and one wounded, a worthy young gentleman son of Mr Burghorst, of Great Barrington. The spirit and firmness of the troops, many of whom discharged six rounds during the action, diserves commendation. The Northern militia arrived soon after the action and facilitated the cap- ture of prisoners. I have the pleasure to felicitate you on this fortu" nate issue of so alarming an invasion of the rebels.” ‘‘P. S. The prisoners are taken on by the militia under command of Genl Patter- son who arrived soon after the action.” 14 Churchill, Sylvester. Brev. Brig. Genl. in the Mexican War. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 3, 1851. 1 5 Badlam, Ezra. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. S. folio. May 24, 1787. To Gen. B. Lincoln. An interesting letter in reference to his 7nilitary inovements against the followers of Shay in his his7irrcctio7i. 16 Barber, Francis. The Brave Colonel who served at Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown and Mon- mouth. Suppressed the Mutinj^ in the Pennsylvania and New Jersej’ Line. Accidently killed by the falling of a tree. A. L. S. 4to. July 31, 1782. To Col. Daj’ton. finp:. 7 17 Beckwith, Sir George. Aide to Sir Guy Carleton in the American Revolution and Governor of Bermuda. D. S. folio. Barbadoes, July 26, 1805. 18 Biddle, Col. Clement. The Quaker Soldier and Friend of Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Oct. ii, 1781. 19 Blaine, Ephraim. Commissary General of the Northern Department and Friend of Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1779. To Jos. Reed, with address. 20 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, May 14, 1785. 21 Blair, Samuel. Chaplain to the Continental Congress. A. L. S. small 4to. Dec. 28, 1776. 22 Bloomfield, Joseph. Major in the Revolution. Brig. Gen. in the War of 1812. Governor of New Jersey. A. L. S. 4to. May 17, 1817. To Capt. Barker. 23 Boyd, John P. Brig. Gen. in the War of 1812. “A Soldier of Fortune.” A. L.S. 4to. Fort George, Aug. 1 1 , 1813. To Gen. Stephen Van Renssalaer. 24 Bradford, Thomas. Commissary General of Prisoners during the Revolution. A. L. S. folio. July ii, 1780. 25 Bradford, William. Colonel in the Revolution. Wounded at Princeton. Noted Printer. A. L. S. folio. Bristol, Nov. 4, 1777. To Thos. Wharton. “ My last to your Excellency was on my arrival at Burlington giv- ing an account of the Galleys getting up and the Burning of the Con- nental Fleet, the Ship Montgomery and two Floating Battows, since ■which nothing material has happened. The Sailors belonging to the Continental Fleet went up to Borden Town and are mostly deserted.” 26 Brattle, William. Member of the Stamp Act Congress. Captain of the Boston Artillery Co., 1733. Loyalist, A. D. S. folio. April 26, 1770. 27 Brodhead, Daniel. Colonel of the 8th Penn.sylvania in the Revolution. Celebrated Indian Fighter. D. S. double folio. May 3, 1777. Weekly Return of the Eighth Pennsylvania Regiment, com- manded by Col. Brodhead, May j, 1777 ■ 8 28 Broadside. Printed Circular Letter from Gen. Jos. Harmar and Genl. Henry Knox and others relative to quelling the Whisky Insurrection in Pennsylvania, Dec. 1794. 3 pages, folio. 29 Broadside. Resolves of Congress, Baltimore, Feb. 26, 1777. Relative to the rate of interest to be paid on bor- rowed monejg and on Prizes in the Continental Lottery, on the back of which is a MS. Document, signed by Chas. Pettit, Thos. Smith, Blair McClenachan, Jos. Reed, Wm. Shippen, and others, subscribing for Bills of Exchange on France, dated Philadelphia, Jan. 4, 1779. 30 Broadside. General Militaiy Orders. Philadelphia, Oct. 27, 1779- 2 pages, folio. Orders to the Militia designed to meet and co-operate zvith the Cozmt d'Estaing at a rendezvous appointed by Getd. Washington. 31 Brooks, John. Officer in the Revolution. Served at Lexington and with distinction at Saratoga. Part of D. S. small 4to. Aug. 30. 1782. 32 Browne, J. Surgeon in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Providence, Jan. 25, 1777. To Maj. Gen. B. Lincoln. ‘•I take this opportunity of congratulating you, and my friends with you upon the great and signal Success of our Arms, gained over the Enemies of America and the Rights of Mankind in the Southern Department, a Success equalled by one onh' in the Historj’ of the War, or perhaps iu the Annals of the World.” 33 Brown, Jacob. Celebrated Major Gen. in the War of 1812. Won distinction in the Campaign in Canada. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Head Quarters, Ogdensburgh, Nov. 22, 1812. To Gen. Dearborn. Says he thinks recruits for the regular army coidd be pro- cured along the frontier , and mentions Capt. Forsyth as a proper person to look after the business. 34 Buell, Nathaniel. Lieut. -Col. in the Revolution. A. L. S. folio. Mount Independence, Dec. 9, 1776. To Gen. Schuyler, with address. 35 Burgoyne, Sir John. British General in the American Revolution, and Dramatist. Surrendered at Saratoga. A. L. S. 4to. June 21, 1791. FINE. 9 36 The Same. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1777. To Gen. Heath, with address. FINE. A fine historical letter in reference to the embarking of the Co7ivention troops surrendered at Saratoga. “ Since I saw your ofiScer this morning I have received a dispatch from Sir Wm. Howe informing me that transports were preparing with all possible expedition to convey the troops under the Convention to England. Matters arise in regard to the embarkation which I con- cieve it may be the interest of both parties to adjust so as to prevent delays, & as it may become necessary to have communication with General Washington or possibly with the Continental Congress, I beg the favour of a interview with you as soon as ma}' be when I will lay the whole matter before you. It is an additional reason to desire to see you in person, that I think the same occasion may serve to dis- cuss & I hope cordially & finally to settle, several matters at present in agitation between us, some of which certainly want explanation alone. If you will name any hour to morrow, I will have the honour to visit upon you either at Boston or at Cambridge & I conclude you will not object to my bringing M. Genl. Phillips with me.” 37 Butler, Col. John. A Nortorious Tory Leader in the Revolution. Organized a band of Marauders, w’ho painted and dressed like Indians, and w'ho pillaged and murdered the inhabitants on the borders of New' York. A. L. S. 4to. Niagara, Feb. 12, 1787. To Major Fonda. 38 Butler, Col. Richard. Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. Killed by the Indians while serving under .St. Clair in 1791. A. L. S. 4to. April 4, 1788. To jno. Nicholson. 39 The Same. A. L. S. folio. Quibbels Town, May 9, 1777. To Genl. B. Lincoln. Stained in upper corner. ‘‘ I am Now in A Place Where News is truly A Novelty. * * * j have been in Anxiety Since Yesterday on Acc’t of the fireing toward Princetown. I flatter myself you have the Certaint}' of that Matter & that you will Indulge me With it. Also any News late from Philada” 40 Butler, Col. Thomas. The third of the Celebrated Butler Brothers. Served with distir.ction in almost every action in the Middle States in the Revolutionary War. Severely wounded by Indians at the same time his brother Richard was killed in St. Clair’s Expedition. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Fort Fayette, Oct. 24, 1796. To Capt. Edwd. Butler. lO “ Genl Wilkinson arrived last evening, and met the disagreeable news of the death of his eldest son in Philadelphia. * * * Capt. Heth has just arrived with the Indians. Wells the interpreter is ill.” 41 Butler, Walter. The Brutal Major Butler in the British Service. Killed in battle in 1781. A. L. S. 4to. Butlers- burgh, March 27, 1775. To Major Fonda, with address. 42 Butler, William O. Officer under Genl. Jackson at New’ Orleans. Succeeded Genl. Scott in command in the Valley of Mexico. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 17, 1853. 43 Butler, Zebulon. Celebrated Colonel in the Revolution. Served with distinction during the war. Commanded the weak Garrison at Wyoming, Pa., at the time of the Mas- sacre. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Westmoreland, Jan. 18, 1779. To Gen. Echvard Hand, w'ith address. ‘‘I’m very happy to find that a Gentleman of Your Character is Appointed to the Command of these frontiers. I shall always be happy in Recieveing and Obeying your orders. * * * i think it my duty to Let you know that Letters of Consequence Should Not be trusted to the Care of Colo Stroud. Wheather through Inattention to Publick Business or Design or Multiplicity of private Business I can Not Say but the Letter from your Honor to Colo Hartley and my- self Lay at his House till the first Jany 1779.” 44 The Same. A. D. S. 4to. Westmoreland, Sept. 7, 1775. 45 Cadwalader, John. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. Com- manded the Penna. Militia at Trenton. Fought a duel with Gen. Conway for making offensive remarks about Genl. Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 1776. To the Committee of Safety. RARE AND FINE. ‘‘ Doctor Evans is appointed Surgeon to the 3iary Army, in the finest possible state, and of umtsiial hiterest from the fact of it being written from camp. See Facsimile. “ Dear Betsey I hope you will excuse my freedom in writing to you, as I cannot have the pleasure of seeing & conversing with you. What is now a letter would be a visit w'ere I in New London, but this being out of my power suffer me to make up the defect in the best manner I can, I write not to give you an}^ news, or any pleasure in reading (though I would heartily do it if in my power) but from the desire I have of conversing with you in some form or other. I once wanted to come here to see something extraordinary — my curiosity is satisfied. I have now no more desire for seeing things here, than for seeing what is in New London, no, nor half so much neither. Not that I am discontented — so far from it, that in the present situation of things I would not except a furlough were it offered me. I would only observe that we often flatter ourselves with great happiness could we see such & such things ; but when we actually come to the sight of them, our solid satisfaction is really no more than when we only had them in expectation. All the news I have I wrote to John Hallam if it be worth your hearing he will be able to tell you when he delivers this— It will there- fore not be worth while for me to repeat. I am a little at a loss how you carry on at New' London. Jared Starr I hear is gone, — The number of Gentlemen is now so few, that I fear how you will go through the winter, but I hope for the best. I remain with esteem Yr Sincere Friend, & H’ble Servt N. Hale” 104 The Same. A ten-page Autograph Letter from Robert Latimer to Capt. Nathan Hale, 4to. New London, March 6, 1776, with address, endorsed in the hand of Nathan Hale, ‘‘R Latimer, March 8th 1776.” 105 Hamilton, Alex. Military Secretary to Genl. Washing- ton. Secretary of the Treasury. Killed by Aaron Burr in 21 a Duel. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Treasury Department, Sept. 28, 1791. To Thos. Mifflin. 106 The Same. L. S. 4to. Treasury Department, July 13, 1792. To Sharp Delany, with address. 107 Hammond, Le Roy. Celebrated Partisan Leader in the Revolutionary War in South Carolina and Georgia. Indian Agent. A. L. S. 4to. Camp near Salt Betcher Bridge, May 14, 1779. To Genl. Lincoln. 108 Hampton, Wade. Aide to Genl. Jackson at New Orleans. A. L. S. 4to. May 17, 1838. 109 Hand, Edward. Major General in the Revolutionary War. A. D. S. 4to. Jan. 28, 1785. 1 10 Harmar, Josiah. Brev. Brig. Gen. in the U. S. Army. Indian Fighter. A. L. S. 4to. Fort McIntosh, April 2, 1785. To Jno. Dickinson, with address. 111 The Same. A. D. S. folio. May 3, 1777. Return of the jd Pennsylvania Regime?it under command of Major Harmar, Bound Brook, May y, IJJJ. 1 12 Hazen, Moses. Brev. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Served in the Expedition against Crown Point and Louisburg, and with Wolfe at Quebec. A. L. S. 4to. Fish Kill, Jan. 10, 1781. To Gov. Clinton. FINE. In reference to furnishing Refugees from Canada zvith provisions a)id other necessaries. 1 13 Heath, William. Major General in the Revolutionary War. Delegate to the Provincial Congress of 1774. D. S. folio. Boston, July 5, 1777. An order for money for the use of Col. Rufus Putnam's Regiment. On the back is a list of those men in Colo. Rufus Putnam's Regiment who have furnished themselves zvith clothing. Signed by Col. Rtf us Putnam. 1 14 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Peeks Kill, Dec. 6, 1776. PINE. “ I have just received Intelligence by letter from General Spencer. That on the Instant about Sun Set Seventy Sail of Ships of War and Transports with many Troops on Board Sailed Down the Sound towards New England, with a fair wind.” 22 1 15 The Same. A. L. S. folio. Peeks Kill, Jan. 5, 1777. To Genl. Geo. Clinton, with address. FINE. “ I beg you would obtain every Possible Intelligence, and also let me know what number of Troops you have with you, and what Pro- visions you have on Hand, and what Supply’s may be further neces- sary. 1 wish you would send me word if you are assertained of it, whether the Enemy are at the New Bridge or not, and whether there are any at Acquachianuck and the numbers at last Place if known.” 1 16 Herkimer (Herchheimer) Nicolas. Brig. Genl. of State Militia in the Revolutionary War. Killed at the Battle of Oriskany. Signature and one line Autograph. VERY RARPk Said to be one of the best specimens known. Lossing used this signature in the "Historical Record." 1 17 Hernandez, Joseph. Brig. Gen. of Militia. Distin- guished in the P'lorida War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Matu Camp, Jan. 21, 1830. To Major B. D. Heriot, with address. 1 18 Hopkins, Samuel. Brig. Genl. of Militia. Served with Distinction in the Revolutionary War and Led several Ex- peditions against the Indians in the War of 1812. A. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Sept, i, 1794. Order for the ist Division of Militia. 1 19 Houston, Sami. President of the Republic of Texas. Signature, with Portrait. 120 Howe, Robert. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionarj'- War. A Brave Officer and Confidential Friend of Gen. Greene. A. L. S. folio. Charles Town, Jan. 31, 1777. To Gov. Richd. Caswell, with address. 131 Howe, Sir William. Distinguished British General in the American Revolution. Commanded at Bunker Hill, White Plains, Brandywine and Germantown. L. S. folio. Admiralty Office, April 5, 1783. To the Duke of Rich- mond. 132 Howell, Joseph, Jr. Paymaster General of the Conti- nental Army. A L. S. 3 pages, folio. Office of Army Accounts, New York, Jan. 21, 1788. To Jno. Nicholson. In reference to the accounts of Col. Wood. 133 Hughes, Hugh. Colonel in the Revolutionary War. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Fishkill, Jan. i i, 1778. To Genl. Lincoln. 23 An interesting letter in reference to information of cannon, hidden by the British, imparted by a British deserter. 134 Humphreys, David. Aide to Gen!. Washington and Author. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Lisbon, March 2, 1793. To Thos. Pinckney. 135 Huntington, Ebenezer. Brig. Gen. in the U. S. Army, 1794. Served with distinction in the Revolution. A. L. S. 4to. Norwich, Nov. 22, 1827. 136 Huntington, Jedediah. Brev. Major Genl, in the Revo- lutionary War. In the Court Martial which tried Andre. A. L. S. 4to. Norwich, Feb. 7, 1780. To Col. Webb, FINE. 137 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. New London, Sept. 30, 1806, 138 Hutt. Wm. Colonel in the Revolutionary War and Genl. of Militia in the War of 1812. A. L. S. 4to. March 30, 1787. To Gen. H. Jackson. Damaged. 139 Irwin, Matthew. Quartermaster of the Penna. Line in the Revolutionary War. One of the Sixty Citizens of Philadelphia who subscribed to the Support of the Conti- nental Army at Valley Forg'e. A. L. S. 4to. German- town, Sept. 30, 1793. To Jno. Barclay, with addre.ss. 140 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Germantown, Sept. 24, 1793. To Jno Barclay, with addres.s. 141 Izard, Geo. Major Gen. in the War of t8i2. Governor of Arkansas Territorjn A. L. S. folio. New York, March 25, 1813. 142 Jackson, Henry. Brev. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, Nov. 30, 1787. 143 Jackson, Gen. James. A Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. Shared in the Victory at Cowpens. Governor of Georgia. A. L. S. 4to. Louisville, June it, 1798. To Major D. B. Alitchell. “You will please to furnish, from time to time, detatchments from the Chatham Regiment, as you, and the Corporation of Savannah, may deem necessary, to carry the law of the 2d February 1796, into full execution, and to prevent the landing of any persons of colour from the West Indies, within your Regiment.” 24 144 Jackson, Michael. Lieut, -in the French and Indian War. Wounded at Bunker Hill. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Jan. I, 1777. On the back of an A. D. S. by Gen. Wm. Heath of the Revolution. Boston, Jan. 23, 1778. 145 Jessup, Thomas S. Distinguished Officer in the War of 1812 and Indian Fighter. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Nov. 26, 1828. 146 Johnson, Sir John. British Genl. in the American Revo- lution. Son of Sir Wm. Johnson of New York. Com- manded the Infamous “Royal Greens.” A. L. S. 4to. Montreal, Dec. 14, 1756. To P. W. Yates, with address and seal in red wa.x. 147 Johnston, Francis. Colonel. Commanded the 5th Penna. at Ticonderoga, Stoney Point, Brandywine, &c. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, March 26, 1795. To Jno. Donaldson. Stained. 148 Knox, Henry. Major Genl. in the Revolutionary Army. P'irst Secretary of the Society of the Cincinnati. Secretary of War under Washington. A. L. S. folio. New Windsor, Jan. 7, 1781. To the Baron de Steuben. VERY FINE. An interesting letter in reference to supplying arms to Steuben, in which he ends zvith saying : “ God bless you, my dear Baron.” 149 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. West Point, April 24, 1783. To Col. Pickering, with address. FINE. 150 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. New York, Nov. II, 1786. To Genl. Henry Jackson, with franked address. VERY FINE. “It is exceedingly the desire of my heart that our friend Colo Hull shall come into service now, as I am sure it would much advance his rank, provided his views are military. * * * i am persuaded that more troops might be used provided the Indians are as troublesome as is expected. Urge him to the utmost, nothing on my part shall be wanting from principle of public utility as well as private affection.” 151 Kosciuszko, Thaddeus. Brevet Brig. Gen. in the Revo- lution. The Great Polish Patriot. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Aug. 15, no year. FINE AND RARE. A beautiful letter in English to his friend, whom he calls Dear Williams." Mentions Genl. Washington, Greene, 25 Wayne and others. After giving some loving ad'iise in a matrimonial affair, he says: “ I have not yet received any news from Princeton, concerning me. General Washington is expected their tomorrow — Mrs Greene is gone to Road Island her native Country. General Waine is arrived here yesterday, and General Greene is set out from Charles Town by land to come here, who I believe you will see before me.” 152 Lafayette, Gilbert Metier, Marquis de. A Celebrated French General in the American Revolution. Friend of Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Vianin, April 19, 1799. To Genl. Dayton. Introducing Mr. Buveauve Bury, an old friend who shared his captivity ivith him. 153 The Same. L. S. 4to. Paris, Sept. 3, 1831. 154 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Paris, Feb. 8. no year. Probably to Jas. Madison. A fine letter, eulogistic of the American character, and im- parting the political tiews of France. Of Jefferson he says : “ Our friend Jefferson intends a journey to the South. He is uni- versally beloved and respected, at Court, and in Paris, and as he is equally enlightened and zealous he cannot but render the greatest service to his country.” 155 Lafayette, Geo. Washington. Son of Gen. Lafayette. A. L. S. 4to, no date. 156 Lamb, John. Brev. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. D. S. 4to, various dates. 3 pieces 157 Learned, Ebenezer. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Part of D. S. oblong small 8vo. Oct. 15, 1794. 158 Leaumont, Nicola Marie, Vicomte de. P'rench Officer in the American Revolution. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Paris, Nov. 12, 1837. To the President of the General Society of the Cincinnati. A long and interesting letter in French, giving an account of his services in the Siege of Savafinah and Yorktoiim. 159 Lee, Charles. Major Genl. in the Revolutionary War. Next in Command to Washington. Suspended from the Army for a year for disrespect to Washington. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to, no date. VERY FINE AND VERY RARE. 26 Written to n lady friend. The language he uses is not overly nice. “ I am sorrj’ that any blankets (or perhaps as you rightly judge the pains of gout or rather dissappointment in not being able to set out so soon I could wish) should bring on a serious altercating negotiation betwixt 3'ou or me, — for God’s sake let the affair (if it can be call’d an affair) rest, or go to the Devil. I believe I wrote peemshly, the weather was rainy and the indications of a serious fit upon me, and I think at the same time you ought not to have been rufified at the step Mr. Norse and I took. You confess you were, and T am glad of it, as I do not like to stand singly and entirely in the wrong. I have sent you two, the others are full sufficient. I shall not thank you for ’im as it wou’d look formal, but wish >mu chearfully a good night.” 160 The Same. L. S. (“ Charles Lee, Major General ”) small 4to. Williamsburg, April 19, 1776. To the Chairman of the Committee of Bottetout. ‘‘As the Spirit of desertion if it once spreads among the Troops must endanger the Safety or even the very existence of the Colonies, you are entreated & Congress to exert yourselves in securing such men in your County as are advertised in the Public papers & send them down prisoners to Williamsburg.” 16 1 Lee, Henry. The Celebrated Colonel in the Revolu- tionary War. ‘‘Light Horse Harry.” The Friend of Greene. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. To Leroy and Bayard, with franked address. 162 Leslie, Alexander. British General in the American Revolution. Commanded the Southern Forces. D. S. folio. Charlestown, Nov. 18, 1782. 183 Lewis, Morgan. Distinguished Officer in the Revolu- tionary War. Major Gen. in the War of 1812. Governor of New York. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Feb. 12, 1833. To Edwd. Livingston, with address. 184 Lincoln, Benjamin. Major Gen. in tlie Revolutionary War. A. L. S. 4to. War Office, Oct. 8, 1782. To the officer commanding the guard at Reading. FINE. ‘‘ The bearer is an officer belonging to the Frigate South Carolina, he comes authorised to engage fifty German prisoners to serve on board that frigate for a term not exceeding three years, for which the same sum is to be paid as for those who serve in this county. You will please to give the ofiBcer all the countenance and assistance he may need.” 27 185 The Same. D. S. 4to. War Office, June 27, 1783. Soldier’s discharge and signature on part of a document. As a lot. 186 Livingston, Henry. Officer in the Revolutionary War. Commanded at Stony Point at the time of Arnold’s Treason. A. L. S. folio. Manor Livingston, Jan. 27, 1790. To Gerard Bancker. 187 Livingston, Henry Beekman. Officer in the Revolu- tionary War. With Montgomery at Quebec. Chief Justice of New York. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Fort George, June 16, 1776. To Genl. Schuyler. A lo7ig and important letter in referetice to affairs at the garrison, the state of the Indians, &c., in which he says: “As things remain here nearly in the same situation as when you left us, it is needless to say anything about the state of the garrison. The little acquaintance I have of the adjacent parts prevents my forming any just conjecture about the danger of an Attack from the Indians. Those however who pretend to some knowledge of the County, and disposition of the Indians do not scruple to make pub- lick their apprehensions on that Head, so that is the general expecta- tion in the Camp every Evening that they will be attacked by the Savages before Morning.’’ 188 Livingston, James. Officer in the Revolutionary War. Served with Montgomery before Quebec. A. L. S. 4to (Sept., 1775). To the Commanding Officer this side of St. Johns. This letter is really written to Genl. Montgomery . “ I hereby send you fifty nine loaves Bread, Sixteen Quarts Beef, conducted by Lieut Brink & two Prisoners one of them a considerable Mercht in Montreal, they have been thro’ the county to stir up the People to take up Arms agt us. Accordingly I sent a party to take them. Yesterday morning I sent a party each side of the River: Col Allen at the Head to take the Vessels at Sorrell if possible by sur- prize. Numbers of Paople flock to them and make no Doubt they will carry their point. I have cut off the Communication from Mon- treal to Chambly.’’ 189 The Same. A. D. S. 2 pages, 4to. Act of Sept, i, 1783. A Provision Return from Col. Jas. Livingston’s, from the to 13 Sep 1783. And D. S. by Gen. Arthur St. Clair, to a warrant for his pay as Major General. Damaged. 2 pieces 28 190 Livingston, Peter R. Colonel in the Revolutionary- War. A. L. S. 4to. Manor Livingston, April 5, 1781. Requesting permission for Mrs. Living sto?t to go to New York. 191 Lyman, Phineas. Maj. Genl. of the Connecticut Forces in the French and Indian Wars. Built Fort Lyman, no-w called Fort Edward, N. Y. Was at Crown Point. A. D. S. 4to. Still Water, Nov. 20, 1756. VERY RARE. Inlaid. In referetice to the transportatioJi of his baggage from Fort Edzvard to Fort William Henry. 192 McDougall, Alexander. Maj. Genl. in the Revolutionary War, and Member of the Continental Congress. D. S. 3 pages, folio. New York, Jan. 28, 1784. Memorial to the Legislature of Nezv York, praying a similar provision for himself azid Genl. fas. Clinton for their Pay of ij8i , to that in favor of the Battalion. 193 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. July i, 1775. To Peter T. Cortenius. Inlaid. “The Rum is expended & the beer will not comport with the Health of the Troops, and they are much dissatisfied with the N. Y. Rum. I must therefore for the present, (as ws are recruiting) order that West iudia Rum be bought without delay, & I shall order them an Equal Value of it per day, with the Beer they are allowed by the New England arrangement.” 194 McIntosh, Lachlan. Brev. Maj. Gen. in the Revolu- tionary War. Killed Button Gwinnett in a Duel. A. L.S. folio. Skidaway Island, July ii, 1788. To Jno. McIn- tosh, Jr. An interesting letter to his son hi reference to sickness among his slaves, of whom he says: “ Will has not been heard of yet, and old Jack, the only Negro we got, is nearly done, so that your mother has none to assist her in cook- ing, Washing, and other drugey * * * therefore you see the ne- cessity of sending those two old Winches to us immediately.” 195 Macomb, Alexander. Brig. Gen. in the War of 1812. D. S. 2 pages, 4to. Feb. 20, 1841. And A. L. S. small 4to. Washington, April 19, 1838. 2 pieces 196 Maepherson, William. Aide to Gen. Lafayette in the Revolution. Brig. Gen. of the Provincial Army of the U. S. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. May 18, 1792. 29 197 McRea, Wm. Officer in the War of 1812. Distin- guished at New Orleans. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 4, 1817. 198 Mann, James. Surgeon in the Continental Army. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, June ii, 1816. 199 Marion, Gen. Francis. Celebrated Partisan Officer in the Revolutionary War. “The Swamp Fox.” A. L. S. folio. Sheldon, Dec. 23, 1779. To Col. Stephen Drayton. 200 Martin, William. Officer in the Revolution. Indian Fighter. A. L. S. folio. Dec. 26, 1813. 201 Mason, David. Colonel in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Charles Town, May 13, 1779. 202 May, Chas. A. The Brave and Intrepid Colonel May. The Hero of Resaca de la Palma. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Nov. 24, 1862. FINE LETTER OF GENL. HUGH MERCER. 203 Mercer, Hugh. Brig. Gen. in the Revolutionary War. Captain in the French and Indian War, and Companion of Washington. Was at Braddock’s Defeat. Killed at the Battle of Princeton. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Perth Ambov, Oct. 13, 1776. To Wm. Gordon. VERY FINE AND EXCESSIVELY RARE. A highly important historical letter, and one of the rarest names among the Generals in the Revohitioti. “The in the night the Enemy left Staten Island. They have joined Genl Howe, in consequence of this movement we expect some Grand Eifort will be made in a few days or some embarkation take place with a view to a Descent on some other colony. It is not im- probable ithey ma}^ have an Eye to Philadelphia, should General Washington be too well secured to have his lines forced which I be- lieve to be the case, the enemy well immediately make an attempt some where else. Their ships and a few men can effectively secure what they now possess in N York. Our accounts from Canada are extremely various. Burgoine has not yet advanced up Lake Cham- plain & G Gates writes that he is well prepared for him, & our Army in good spirits, much depends as to the fate of America in two months to come. The Season admits of Military operations being carried on till the middle of December and we have no reason to think our enemies will lye idle, while any know some capitol Towns are much exposed. I had the pleasure of Genl Lees Company two nights ago. 30 he left us yesterday to join our army at Harlem. * * * The Penn- sylvanians are quarreling about forms of Government, vrhile it is doubt- ful whether two months hence they may not be obliged to submit to Hessian Law, and in this Government people in General seem as composed and as much at their ease as if the Enemy were 3000 miles off. These are no good prognostics, considering how weak a force of men in arms we have to oppose the Enemy.” This letter is accompanied with an A. L. S. of the Genl’s Son, Hugh Mercer, Jr., giving a short biography of the general, and referring to this letter. 204 Mifflin, Thomas. Brevet Brig. Gen. in the Revolution- ary War. Govern. S. folio. Elizabeth Town, Nov. 12, 1803. To Hon. Aaron Burr, with address. 469 Dayton, Jonathan. New Jersey. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Elizabeth town, Oct. 23. 1809. 470 Deane, Silas. Connecticut. Ambassador to France during the Revolution. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 13, 1781, with Portrait. 471 De Hart, John. New Jersey. D. S. folio. Sept. 8, 1764. Signed also by Jonathan Dayton and Matthias Williamson . 472 De Witt, Charles. New York, D. S. 4to. March 26, 1783- 473 Dickinson, John. Pennsylvania. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. In Council, Aug. 27, 1784. 474 The Same. D. S. 4to. Philadelphia, May 3, 1784. 475 Dickinson, Philemon. Delaware. Officer in the Revo- lution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Hermitage, Aug. 30, 1794. 476 The Same. A. D. S. 4to. Dec. 22, 1807. 477 Duane, James. New York. Distinguished Officer in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1781. To Col. M. Brashier, and cut signature. As a lot. 62 In reference to the dispute over the intended seizure of Gov. Try on. “ I may think myself bound to lay some further proofs before the publick to expose the malice of an anonimous scribbler who sticks at no Falsehood to injure my reputation. I wish you to forward me two seperate Certificates under your Hand, one stating the Facts you men- tioned to me respecting the Debate in Convention on the Attempt to seize Gov. Tryon & the Reasons which were herd substantially against it. I do not mean, nor would it perhaps be agreeable to you, that you should enter into particulars. The other certificate I wish to be con- fined to your Appointment to Command of the Guard to prevent Tryons Seizure, & the orders you received from the Convention, as- certaining that it was subsequent to his apprehension of such seizure & before & how long before he went on Ship board.” 478 Duche, Rev. Jacob. First Chaplain of the Continental Congress. Turned Tory. D. S. folio. Jan. 3, 1776. Signed also by Geo. Campbell, Wm. Karlin, Jos. Graisbury, Jon®: Ord, Benj. Condy, Benj. Rush, Mordecai Lewis, Jos. Mifflin, and Thos. Pryor, with Portrait of Duche by Clarke. Re c online ndmg Capt. Geo. Clyiner to the Committee of Safety as a fit person to obtain a Lieutenancy in a Battalion to be raised in the Province of Penna. 479 Duer, William. New York. A. L. S. 4to. Fort Miller, Sept. 22, 1771. To R. R. Livingston. 480 The Same. A. L. S. 4to (Jan. 29, 1792). To Elisha Boudinot. 481 Duffield, Dr. Samuel. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. July 11,1794. To Gov. Mifflin, with address. All interesting letter on the manner of Quarantining Vessels arriving at the port of Philadelphia. 482 Dyer, Eliphalet. Connecticut. Part of D. S. oblong small 4to. Sept. 14, 1762. 483 Edwards, Pierpont. Massachusetts. A. L. S. folio. New Haven, Nov. ii, 1789. 484 Elbert, Samuel. Georgia. D. S. folio. Jan. 6, 1778. Signed also by Jos. Habersham, John Bains, Edward Tel- fair, and Jos. Clay. 485 The Same. A. D. S. partly printed, 4to. Savannah, June 9, 1785. 63 486 Ellery, William. Rhode Island. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence, A. D. S. small 4to, no date. 487 Elmer, Jonathan. New Jersey. A. D. S. folio. Dec. II, 1799. 488 Fell, John. New Jersey. D. S. folio. Nov. ll, 1793. 489 Few, William. Georgia. Member of the Federal Con- vention. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Jan. 10, 1813. 490 Fitzsimons, Thomas. Pennsylvania. Member of the Federal Co)ivention. A. L. S. folio. March 12, 1788. To Hon. P. Muhlenberg, with address. 491 The Same. Part of D. S. 4to. Containing also Signa- natures of Mordecai Lewis, Jno. Nixon, Miers Fisher, and others. 492 Fleming, William. Virginia. Autograph Manuscript, signed, 3 pages, 4to. The opinion of Win. Fleming concerning certain resolutions proposed for the adoption of the Court of Appeals, at the Oct. Term, 1808, and tvithdrawn by the Author at the March Term, i8og. 493 The Same. D. S. oblong 4to. June 24 (1775). 494 Floyd, William. New York. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Wostorn, Feb. 7, 1807. To Gov. Brayton. FINE. 495 Folsom, Nathaniel. New Hampshire. Brig. Genl. of State Troops at the Siege of Boston. D. S. 4to. Exeter, May 14, 1777. Ordering Col. Thos. Stickney to raise jo men as a guard for the Sea Coast at Portsmouth. 496 Forrest, Uriah. Maryland. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Georgetown, Sept. 9, 1799. To Geo. Sibbald. 497 Foster, Abiel. New Hampshire. A. L. S. 4to. New York, June 8, 1785. Signed also by Pierce Long. FINE AND RARE. 498 Franklin, Benjamin. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Passy, Mhrch 5, 1778. To Arthur Lee, with address. FINE. 64 ‘'A note is just come from Mr Gerard that he will meet us here at Passy this Evening at 6 o’clock.” 499 Gadsden, Christopher. South Carolina. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. Autograph Postscript to a Letter, signed with initials, 4to. 500 Galloway, Joseph. Penn,sylvania. Turned Traitor. D. S. folio. Feb. 19, 1773. A message to the Governor of Pennsylvania from the Assembly. Galloway signs it as Speaker. Taking exceptions to the Governor' s rcqzLest for a garrison at Fort Pitt, to protect the inhabitants of the back coiintry against the Indians. The Assembly refused the request for fear of stirring up the jealousies of the Indians and causing trouble. 501 Gansevoort, Leonard. New York. A. L. S. folio. New York, Feb. 10, 1791. To Aaron Burr. 502 Gardner, John. Rhode Island. D. S. 4to. Philadel- phia, Oct. 9, 1779. Signed also by John Bayard. 503 The Same. D. S. small 4to. Newport, March 23, 1759. Signed also by Thos. Cranston, Robert Potter, Nathan Rice, &c. An order for soldiers' wages at Billiting. 504 Gardner, Joseph. Pennsylvania. A. D. S. 4to. Phila- delphia, Sept. 12, 1778. 505 Gelston, David. New York. Did not attend. A.L.S- 4to. New York, Feb. 16, 1818. To Henry A. S. Dearborn. 506 Gerry, Elbridge. Massachusetts. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. A. D. S. small 8vo. Washing- ton, April I, 1811. Bank Check. 507 Gervais, John L. South Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charles Town, April 5, 1779. In reference to arms and ammtmitio 7 i for the defence of Charleston. 508 Gibbons, William. Georgia. A. D. S. small 8\m. Savannah, April 15, 1774. 509 Gilman, John T. New Hampshire. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 26, 1793. To Jos. Pearson, with address. 65 510 Gorham, Nathaniel. Massachusetts. Member of the' Federal Convention. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. New York, April 5, 1786. Aji interesting letter in reference to the actions of Congress regarding the Barbary Powers. Mentions the claim of Beau- marchais, &c. SII The Same. Check. A. D. S. small 8vo. July 21 , 1 797. Bank' 512 Griffin, Cyrus. Virginia. President of the Continental. Congress. A. D. S. 4to. Feb. 20, 1801. 513 The Same. Feb. 27, 1801. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. To Geo. Simpson. Williamsburg,., 514 The Same. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Williamsburg,. Feb., 1797. To Mrs. Jno. Lewis. An affectionate letter to his niece, congratulating her on her ina 7 -riage to Mr. Lewis. “ The die is thrown indeed, and being thrown I make no doubt my lovely nieee will be successful in the matrimonial Game, that the par- tial object of her affections will know her value, and will treat an excellent Wife as the very first blessing a man can experience in this life. Again then do accept all our Congratulations upon this Interest- ing occasion.” 515 Habersham, John, Georgia. A. L. S. 2 joages, 4ta.- Sunbury, April 22, 1779. To Gen. Lincoln. Asking General Lincoln to find out zvhy he was excepted' in the exchange of prisoners, and requesting that Lincoln use his influence to have him exchajiged. 516 The Same. A. L, S. 4to. Washington, March 4^.. 1801. To W. W. Wells. 517 Hall, John. Maryland. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Mary- land, West River, Oct. 27, 1754. To Samuel Galloway,., with address. 518 Hamilton, Gen. Alex. New York. Aide to Wash- ington, and Member of the Federal Convention. D. S. small' 4to. Nov. 12, 1792. 519 Hancock, John. Massachusetts. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. D. S. folio. Feb. i, 1785. Appointing Commissioners in Divorce Proceedings. 66 5 20 The Same. A. D. S. small 4to. In Council, Oct. 15, 1772. 521 The Same. D S. folio. Philadelphia, Jan. 5, 1776. Torn in the folds. The Commission of John Williamson as First Lieutenant in the Fourth Battalion of Penna. Iroops. 522 Hand, Edward. Pennsylvania. Brev. Maj. Gen, in the Revolution. K. D. S. small 4to. Sept. 5, 1795. 523 Hanson, John. Maryland. President of the Conti- nental Congress. A. D. S. 4to, n. d. 524 The Same. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1782. To the President of Pennsylvania. Notifying of an Act for the seizure and cojideinnation of British manufactures . 525 The Same. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, March 20, 1782. To the President of Penna. 526 Harrison, Benjamin. Virginia. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Virginia, Jan. 27, 1780. Damaged. 527 Hartley, Thomas. Pennsylvania. Colonel in the Rev'o- lution. A. D. S. 3 pages, folio. Aug. 5, 1799. 528 The Same. A. D. S. small oblong 8vo. Sept. 22, 1784. 529 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. York Town, Dec. 2, 1785. To Stephen Chambers. 530 Harvie, John. Virginia. D. S. 4to. Pittsburgh, Nov. I, 1776. 531 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Richmond, May 9, 1731. 532 Hathorn, John. NewYork. Did not attend. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. I, 1794. To Gov. George Clinton. 533 Hawkins, Benjamin. North Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Creek Agency, July 14, 1812. To John Hanes. An interesting letter in reference to the Creek Indians and their actions regarding the murder of a white man by the name of Arthur Scott. 67 534 Hazard, Jonathan J. Rhode Island. Signature on a Thirty Shilling Rhode Island Note, 1786. Uncirculated. 535 Hemsley, William. Maryland. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Queen Anne County, 1780. To Col. Uriah Forrest, with address. An important letter in reference to deserters and recridts. 536 Henry, John. Maryland. D. S. folio. Annapolis, Aug. 27, 1798. The Connnhsion of John Mitchell as Major of Militia. 537 Henry, Patrick. Virginia. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. Williamsburg, Nov. 22, 1776. Stained and torn in the folds. 538 Henry, William. Pennsylvania. L. S. 4to. Philadel- phia, Nov. 10, 1789. 539 The Same. D. S. folio. Oct. 14, 1772. 540 Heywood, Thomas, Jr. South Cai'olina. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D.S. folio. Charleston, Feb. 16, 1785. 541 The Same. D. S. folio. Charleston, Oct. 19, 1784. 542 The Same, D. S. folio. Charleston, Aug. 25, 1787. 543 Higginson, Stephen. Massachusetts. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Boston, Feb. 2, 1808. 544 Hillhouse, James. Connecticut. Did not attend. A.L. S. 2 pages, 4to. New Haven, Oct. 14, 1800. To Dwight Foster. 545 Hillhouse, William. Connecticut. Did not attend. A. D. S. (twice), partly printed. New Haven, Oct. 27, 1789- 5z^ 6 Holten, Samuel. Massachusetts. D. S. folio. New- buryport, June 9, 1814. 547 Hopkins, Stephen. Rhode Island. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. folio. Nov. 28, I 744 - 548 Hopkinson, Francis. New Jersey. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. D. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1786. 68 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 Howard, John, Eger. Maryland. Distinguished Offi- cer in the Revolution, and Governor of Maryland. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, Feb. i, 1796. The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 7, 1824. Houston, William C. New Jersey. Member of the Federal Convention. A. D. S. 4to. In Congress. Aug. 15, 1777- Houstoun, John. Georgia. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Savannah, Dec. 21, 1778. To General Lincoln. Sending Lyman Hall and George Watton to confer with Gen. Lincoln respcctvig the safety of the State of Georgia. Houstoun, William. Georgia. Member of the Federal Convention. A. D. S. 2 pages, 4to, no date. Also signed by Joseph Clay. Howley, Richard. Georgia. A. D. S. small oblong 4to. April 29, 1784. Humphreys, Charles. Pennsylvania. Signature on an Eighteen Pence Pennsylvania Note, 177 — . Signed also by John Morton. Huntington, Benjamin. Connecticut. A. L. S. 4to. Norwich, Feb. 23, 1767. To Capt. J. Huntington. Speaking of Flatterers he says : “ It is true as a Maxim that a Publick Flatterer is Never Fit to Sus- tain a Publick office. Neither is that man fit for an office, who will take the first Opportunity to Improve a Private Pique for the Disturb- ance of the Publick Tranquility that he might Injure Object of his Malice. The More he Stirs the Worse he Stinks,” etc. Huntington, Samuel. Connecticut. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. D. S. 2 pages, 4to. May 18, 1794. A rotigh draft of his order to General Huntington for the erection of fortificatio)is at the Harbor of New London. The Same. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, June 15, 1781. To President Rodney. Signed as President of Con- gress, with Portrait. The Same. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, July 2, 1780. To Benjamin Harwood. 6g Appointing Thomas and Benjamin Harwood to endorse the bills emitted by the State of Maryland. 560 Ingersoll, Jared. Pennsylvania. Member of the Federal Co 7 ivention. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, July 17, 1793. Stained and torn in the folds. 561 Irvine, William. Pennsylvania. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. A. L. S, 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Oct. 10, 1808 To General Henry Dearborn, with address. Complaining of the smallness of his salary as Superin- tendent of the Naval Stores. 562 Izard, Ralph. South Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Hart- ford, Oct. 24, 1793. Speaks of the Yellozv Fever in Philadelphia. 563 Jackson, David. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. April 30, 1792. 564 The Same. Signature to a United States Lottery Ticket. Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1776. 565 Jackson, Jonathan. Massachusetts. A. L. S. 4to. New- buryport. May 17, 1783. To General Lincoln. 566 Jay, John. New York. President of the Continental Congres.'^. One of the Authors of “ The Federalist.” Chief Justice of the United States. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Jan. 15, 1796. 567 The Same. A. L. S. 4to, no date. To Lewis Cornwell. 568 Jefferson, Thomas. Virginia. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. President of the United States. A. L. S. 4to. Monticello, June 13, 1823. To John Laval, with franked address. 569 Jenifer, Daniel, of St. Thomas. Maryland. Member of the Federal Convention. D. S. 4to, no date. Certifying to the qualifications of Members of Council. 570 Johnson, Thomas. Maryland. A. D. S. oblong small 4to. May 12, 1778. 571 Johnson, William Samuel. Connecticut. Member of the Federal Convention. A. D. S. small 4to. 1758. 70 572 Jones, Joseph. Virginia. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Fredericksburg, Nov. ii, 1799. To Robert Carter, with address. 573 Jones, Noble W. Georgia. D. S. 4to. March 30, 1762. 574 Jones, Samuel. New York. Did not attend. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. New York, April 20, 1789. To Nathaniel Law'ience, with address. His opinion on the mode of Electing Town Clerks, Super- visors and Assessors. 575 Kean, John. South Carolina. A. L ,S. 4to. Philadel- phia, Nov. 14, 1794. 576 King, Rufus. Massachusetts. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Jan. 21, 1787. To General Lincoln. Letter to General Lmcoln in reference to Shay's Instirrection. “This will meet you again in military command. It conveys the devout wishes of a Brother Citizen for your prosperity, and the safety of the Commonwealth. Will you have the Goodness to direct some person about you to give me a concise account of your situation, and of the Events which may take place on this expedition. The anxiety of an absent citizen at this juncture must be my apology in making this request.’’ ’ 577 Kinloch, Francis. South Carolina. A. L. S. folio. July 12, no year. To Thomas Dinstanly. 578 Kinsey, James. New Jersey. A. L. S. folio. April 21, 1785. 579 Langdon, John. New Hampshire. Member of the Federal Convention. D. S. 4to. June 10, 1807. 580 Langworthy, Edward. Georgia. A. D. S. 4to. Sa- vannah, Dec. 16, 1775. 581 The Same. D. S. 2 pages, folio. May 29, 1776. Ship’s papers granted to the Sloop “Betsy.” 582 Lansing, John. New York. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Albany, June 30, 1778. To Colonel Varick. 71 583 Laurens, Henry. South Carolina. Member of the Federal Convention. President of the Continental Congress, A. L. S. folio. York Town, May 8, 1778. To Thomas Wharton. FINE. Signed as President of Congress, and mentions the Treaty of Paris. 584 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Charle.s Town, May 13, 1767. To William Fisher. 585 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charles Town,, Sept. 20, 1762. To William Fisher. 586 Law, Richard. Connecticut. Cut Signature. 587 Laurance, John. New York. A. L. S. folio. New York, Aug. 14,1793. To Gilbert Livingston, with address. 588 The Same. A. L. S. folio. New York, Nov. 29, 1803. 589 Lee, Arthur. Virginia. L. S. 4to. Board of Treasury,. Feb 6, 1787. To William Ellery. Signed also by Samuel Osgood and Walter Livingston. 590 The Same. L. S. 4to. Board of Treasury, Sept. 29,. 1 786. To Thomas Harwood. Signed also by Samuel Osgood and Walter Livingston. 591 Lee, Francis Lightfoot. Virginia. A. L. S. with initials, 3 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 10, 1778. Important letter in reference to the treachery of Silas Deane ^ in which he says : “ I was astonished to find that S, Deane had made so great progress in the art of intriguing, as to have formed here a very dangerous party who think it necessary to their designs, to remove all the old friends of Liberty & Independence, for which purpose every lie their invention can furnish, is circulated with the Air of Certainty, & the blackest coloring given to Actions in themselves indifferent or acci- dental. This party is composed of the Tories, all those who have rob’d the public are now doing it, & those who wish to do it, with many others, whose design, I fear, is of a much more alarming nature, & a few who wish to succeed to offices abroad. All these together form a very powerfull body. Having prepared the minds of the people, by a number of understrappers, who have been circulating their insinuations & falsehoods thro’ the Country with great industry, they open the attack on the 5th inst with the piece in Dunlap’s Paper, which you must have seen before this reaches you. The air of im- 72 portauce & confidence which accompanies it & the lavish professions of Love for the people, give it great weight in this City and I dare say, will elsewhere till the truth comes to be known, for they have their dependencies thro’ the Continent by means of their new formed commercial Establishments. I make no doubt you will be astonished when I tell }’OU that Congress has not called him to account for this piece, as at the first glance you must perceive it contains a daring insult to that body, & the greatest injury to the public good, but 3‘our wonder will increase when I insure you, that the part where he com- plains of the Ears of Congress being shut to him is an impudent falsehood, the fact is, that beside the two Audiences which he had, he wrote them several letters, in all of which he never mentioned one word of this pretended treachery of yours, every day he might have communicated by letter whatever he pleased, & some days before his publication. Congress had alloted some part of every day, for their foreign affairs, untill they shou’d get thro’ them, of which he had notice. The want of a Cypher prevents mj- explaining this fulh’ to 3'ou, but j’ou may know, that the old Whigs are really struck with amazement at the boldness of this part)'; & seem willing to let them run on iu full security that they may the easier get to the bottom of their designs & know the whole of their strength,” etc. -592 The Same. A. D. with signature in the bod}', 4to. March 18, 1793. 593 Lee, Henry. Virginia. Celebrated ‘‘Light Horse Harry” in the Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Oct. 2, 1787. 594 The Same. A. L. S . 2 pages, 4to. Richmond, Nov. 19. 1793 - 595 Lee, Richard Bland. 31, 1816. Virginia. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 596 Lee, Richard Henry. Virginia. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. President of the Continental Con- gress. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Chantilly, May 28, 1792. To Capt. Fenwick. FINE. Signed twice — once with his name in full. 597 The Same. A. D. S. small 4to. 1761. Damaged. 598 Lee, Thomas Sim. Maryland. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. Annapolis, April 4, 1794. In reference to fortifying Baltimore, Alexandria and Norfolk. 73 599 Lewis, Francis. New York. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. New York, March 4, 1775. FINE. 600 L’Hommedieu, Ezra. New York. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Prince Town, Aug. 26, 1783. To Col. Peter Cur- tenius. Itt reference to money due him for his attendance in Cottgress. 601 Livermore, Samuel. New Hampshire. A. L. S. 2 page.s, folio. Albany, June 19, 1756. To Jno. Osborne. VERY FINE. A highly important historical letter in reference to fitting out the expedition against Crown Point. He minutely describes the stores on hand and those needed, and also mentio7is havhig provided a hospital for the sick. 602 Livingston, Philip. New York. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. L. S. and one line Autograph, 3 pages, 4to. New York, Jan. 20, 1764. To Isaac Governeur. 603 The Same. A. D. S. small 4to. New York, Aug. 24, 1775 - 604 Livingston, Robert R. New York, A. D. S. 4to. Oct. 12, 1786. 605 The Same. D. S. folio. 1803. Also signed by James Monroe and Barbe Marbois. 606 The Same. A. D. S. folio. New York, March 22, 1786. His petition to the Legislature of New York, praying that the Southern part of the Manor of Livingston be made a separate district, and that it be called Clermotmt. 607 Livingston, Walter. New York. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. New York, April 12, 1786. To Henry Oothoudt and Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, with franked address. 608. Lloyd, Edward. Maryland. D. S. double folio. June i, 1757. Signed also by Horatio Sharpe. 609 Lovell, James. Massachusetts. A. L. S. folio. July 19, 1780. To Gen. Lincoln. 74 “ Your letter of July 5th to the Delegates of Massts and that of the 7th to me came duely on. I am sorry that there is any Delay as to the Court of Enquiry, and more so that you are not quite certain of a speedy Exchange. * * * We shall know in a Fortnight whether the french fleet is arrived or not.” 610 Low, Isaac. New York. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. New York, Feb. 9, 1770. To Jellis Fonda, with address. 61 1 Lowell, James. Massachusetts. A. D. S. 4to. Bos- ton, March, 1786. Testifying that Lieut. William Scott was woimded at the battle of Bunker Hill. 612 Lowell, John. Massachusetts. A. L. S. 4to. Rcx- bury, Feb. 19, 1795. To John Pickering. 613 Lynch, Thomas, Jr. South Carolina. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Signature “Lynch” from the title page of a book. One of the rarest and most diffiadt names to obtain of all the Signers of the Declaration of IndepeJidatce. It is one of the signatures discovered by Lyman C. Draper, and has his autograph guarantee as to its genuineness. 614 McComb, Eleazer. Delaware. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to- Dover, Feb. 7, 1785. To Thomas Rodney, with address. 615 McDougall, Alexander. New York. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philipsburgh, April 23, 1779. To Commodore Wadsworth. Transmitting an extract of a letter from Major Hull. 616 McHenry, James. Maryland. Member of the Federal Convention. Aide to Lafayette. D. S. 4to. Feb. i, 1793. 617 McIntosh, Lachlan. Georgia. Brig. Gen. in the Revo- lution. D. S. folio. Jan. 12, 1767. 618 McKean, Thomas. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. President of the Continental Con- gress. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Oct. 31, 1781. Notifying General Lincoln of his appointnietit as Secretary of War. “Inclosed you will receive the copy of an Act of Congress of the 30th inst. by which you will observe that you are honored with a new 75 mark of their confidence. You will likewise receive the copv of an Act of the yth February last, respecting the Powers and duty of the Secretary at war. They are, you will readily conceive, great and im- portant. But the reflection is pleasing that the abilities of the person elected are equal to the arduous Task. The copy of an Act of the ist- inst is also inclosed for your information. Give me leave to congratu- late you on this occasion, and to request your speedy determination and answer.” 619 The Same. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, July 18, 1805. 620 McLene, James. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. small 4to. Cumberland County, May 16, 1762. 621 Madison, James. Virginia. Member of the Federal Convention. President of the United States. L. S. 4to. Dept, of State, Sept. 28, 1805. To Robert R. Livingston, with franked address. 622 Manning, Rev. James. Rhode Island. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Providence, March 22, 1787. “ Our political Horizon remains exceedingly gloomy, & I see but little prospect of a brighter Sky. Religion too, runs a low Ebb, in this quarter. ’ ’ 623 Marchant, Henry. Rhode Island. A. L. S. 4to. New- port, Jan. 21, 1796. To George Simpson, with address. 624 The Same. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. South Kingstown, July 20, 1782. To Sally Marchant. A loving letter to his datighter. 625 Martin, Luther. Maryland. Member of the Federal Convejition. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, June 25, 1809. 626 Mason, George. Virginia. Member of the Federal Con- vention. Drafted the Declaration of Rights in the Virginia Convention. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Gunston Hall, May 14, 1781. To Thomas Jefferson. A long importa^it a 7 td exhatistive letter, cofnplahiing of the injustice in the maimer of seizing cattle for the supply of the army in the State of Virginia, and praying the Governor to modify the act. 627 Matlack, Timothy. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Phila- delphia, March 30, 1810. ;6 628 The Same. Signature to a Lottery Ticket for the Schuyl- kill and Susquehanna, and Delaware and Schuylkill Canals, May 18, 1795. 629 Mathews, John. South Carolina. L. S. 2 pages, folio. In Committee of Congres.s, Camp Tapan, Aug, 16, 1780. To Caesar Rodney. An important historical letter informing the Governor of the ivr etched condition of the army for want of provisions and necessaries, and begging him to use his influence to have his State fid fill their quota. 630 Mercer, John F. Virginia. Member of the Federal Con- vention. A. L. S. folio. March 13, 1785. 631 Mercer, James. Virginia. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Fredericksburg, Feb. 27, 1781. To Robert T. Hooe. FINE. An important historical letter in reference to Greene's Cam- paign in Virginia, and the Expedition against Arnold. Also mentions the treachery of Mrs. Byrd. “General Greene is certainly abundantl}’ strong. Baron Steuben who was intended as a Reinforcement for Greene has certainl}^ re- cieved orders from him not to join him but rather to cross into North Carolina lower down in order to gain a Pass in the Rout to Wilming- ton in case Cornwallis should bend his course that wa}c This shows that Cornwallis was retreating, or expected to do so and that Greene did not want more force with him. This movement of CornwalUs must leave us at liberty to pursue Arnold in our own \vz.y. I know such an expedition is on foot, your Militia with 1000 are to rendevous here & to proceed to York to cover the French in case Sr Henry Clinton shou’d be able to send Arnold a Reinforcement superior to the French. Report (well told) says that the French, now 9 Ships are in the Bay. If so I shou’d supose Sr Henry will agree to give up his French rather than expose New York so much as he must do by draw- ing off so large a part of its Defences. How fortunate the Storm of the 22d of January ! nothing coul’d be better timed nor more com- pletely executed — -indeed I can but think that Providence means to stand by us in 1781. — Cornwallis has been baffled by a Flood &: his advances which was thought a calamity has sent more men into the Field than we cou’d have raised by any means in Human Thought, indeed we are fortunate even in small things, a Dangerous Corres- pondence between Mrs Byrd of Westover & her Cousin Arnold, tho’ well covered is fully detested. She is in Custody, our Laws declare her offence Capital. I don’t see how she can escape the Gallows. Some Sea officers are to go from this on the expedition agst Arnold. They are invited b}' some in the secret. Capt Collender one of them. 77 says he knows the Waters there well & that some Armed Vessells of the State of Maryland to his knowledge would be of great advantage. I give the hint, but doubt not every wise step will be anticipated.” 632 Meredith, Samuel. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Oct. IS, 1798. 633 Middleton, Henry. South Carolina. President of the Continental Congress. Signature. 634 Mifflin, Gen. Thomas. Pennsylvania. Member of the Federal Coiveniion. D. S. 4to. Philadelphia, March 29, 1787. 635 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. April 25, 1794. In reference to Wasldngton visiting Fort Mifflin. " The president of the United States proposes to Visit the Fort To Morrow Morning, and will go by Water provided the New Castle Boat can be had or one equally commodious. Will you take orders herein and inform me without delay of your Intention & Success. Cap. Fisher has provided the Materia Medica.” 636 Miller, Nathan. Rhode Island. A. D. S. small 4to. May 18, 1756. RARE. 637 Mitchell, Nathaniel. Delaware. D. S. 3 pages, 4to. Aug. 14, 1810. 638 Mitchell, Stephen Mix. Connecticut. D. S. folio. Dec. 31, 1791 . 639 Monroe, Jas. Virginia. President of the United States. Printed D. S. 3 pages, folio. June 26, 1812. An Act concerning Letters of Marque, Prizes and Prize Goods. 640 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, July 22, 1823. WRITTEN WHILST PRESIDENT. 641 Montgomery, John. Pennsylvania. D. S. twice, folio. July 24, i 804. 642 Montgomery, William. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 1789. And L. S. 4to. Feb. 17, 1799. 2 pieces 643 Moore, William. Pennsylvania. Declined. A. D. S. small 8vo. March 16, 1757. 644 Morris, Cadwalader. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, July 14, 1769. To Jasper Yeates, with address. 78 645 Morris, Gouverneur. New York. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. Morrisania, June 9, 1805. 646 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Morrisania, Jan. 30, 18 ii. 647 Morris, Robert. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, April 9, 1786. To Thos. Harwood. 648 The Same. D. S. small 4to. Philadelphia, July 28, 1794. 649 Morton, John. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. D. S. 4to. May 16, 1776. Signed also by James Reed, Elias Boys and Robert Knox. The Petition of John King, asking for a Lieutenancy in the River Fleet. 650 The Same. Signature on a Two Shilling Note. April 3, 1772. 651 Muhlenberg, Rev. F. A. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, March 30, 1795. To Sharpe Delaney. 652 Nash, Abner. North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 8, 1780. To Genl. Sumner. 653 Nelson, Thomas, Jr. Virginia. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Willams- burg, Dec. 1 3, 1784. 654 Otis, Samuel A. Massachusetts. L. S. folio. March 10, 1791. To the Governor of Penna. 655 Paca, William. Maryland. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. folio. In Council, March 5, 1785. Signed also by J. H. Stone and Sami. Wright. 656 Paine, Robert Treat. Massachusetts. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. 4to. Boston, June 6, 1794. Signed also by Increase Sumner. 657 Paterson, William. New Jersey. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. New Brunswick, Nov. 7, 1795. To the President (Genl. Washington). In reference to the Boundary of Georgia, and speaking of Judge Pendleton he says: 79 “If an attorney general be nominated I am authorized to declare that Judge Pendleton of Georgia will accept that appointment.” 658 Partridge, Geo. Massachusetts. A. D. S. folio. Jan. 10, 1799. 659 Peabody, Nathaniel. New Hampshire. A. L. S. 4to. Atkinson, Jan. 3, 1787. To Joshua Wentworth. 660 Pell, Philip. New York. A. D. S. small 4to. April 13, 1778. 661 Pendleton, Edmund. Virginia. D. S. small oblong 4to. Dec. 17, 1777. 662 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Williamsburg, Feb. 23, 1776. Stained and torn in folds. 663 Penn, John. North Carolina. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. Signature. 664 Peters, Richard. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to, no date. A. D. S. small 8vo. Oct. 12, 1818. And A. L. S. 4to of Richard Peters, Jr. Dec. 7, 1826, &c. 4 pieces 665 Pettit, Col. Chas. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Dec. 14, 1785. 666 Phillips, Peter. Rhode Island. Did not attend. D. S. small oblong 4to. Newport, May 30, 1786. 667 Holten, Samuel. Massachusetts. D. S. 4to. 1784. 668 Pierce, Wm. Georgia. Member of the Federal Conven- tion. Officer in the Revolution. D. S. folio, 3 pages, Jan. 3, 1779. Muster Roll of Capt. Wm. Pierce's Company of Artillery under the command of Col. Jno. Cra 7 ie for Dec., if] 8 . 669 Pinckney, Chas. South Carolina. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. folio. June 14, 1790- To Major Jno. Hampton. 670 Pitken, William. Connecticut. Signature on a Five Shilling Note. Hartford, July i, 1780. 671 Plater, George. Maryland. L.S. folio. Aug. 15,1785. To Thos. S. Lee. 8o 672 Platt, Zephaniah. New York. D. S. 4to. Camp at Fishkill, Nov. 20, 1779. Signed also by Maj. Genl. Geo. Clinton. 673 Potts, Richard. Maryland. D. S. small 4to. June 4, 1788. 674 Ramsay, David. South Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 1781. To Gen. Lincoln. Mcniiofis Genl. V. 'asJiington, and requests Genl. Lincoln to reviezo that portion of the manuscript of his History of the War in South Carolina, winch relates to Lincoln's Campaign, and to make such corrections and altcratioiis as he may see fit. “ I wish to give a caudid aud impartial History of the War in South Carolina.” 675 Ramsay, Nathaniel. Maryland. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Baltimore, Feb. 2, 1791. 676 Randolph, Peyton. Virginia. President of the Conti- nental Congress. D. S. small oblong 4to, various dates. 3 pieces 677 Read, Jacob. .South Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Charles- ton, July 24, 1788. To Henry Laurens. 678 Reed, Joseph. Pennsylvania. Brig. Gen. in the Revo- lution. A. L. S. 4to, no date. To Thos. Bradford. 679 Reid, James R. Pennsylvania. Colonel in the Revo- luticn. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 4, 1788. To Geo. Ross. 680 Rhoades, Samuel. Pennsylvania. D.S. 4to. Dec. 15, 1774- 68 1 Ridgeley, Richard. Maryland. D. S. folio. Ma}* 3, 1785. 682 Roberdeau, Daniel. Pennsylvania. Colonel in the Revo- lution. A. L. S. 4to, no date (1789). To Mathew Carv. 683 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Alexandria, Jan. 8, 1781. 684 Rodney, Caesar. Delaware. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, April 2, 1782. To Thos. Rodney, with address. FINE. 8i “There is a report prevailing here in which I do not very much con_ fide. That the British Fleet under command of Sir Sami. Hood is blocked up at Antiqua by the French Fleet, which is greatly superior to that of the British. That the French have landed Six Thousand' Land Forces on the Island. That Admiral Rodney has arrived with Twelve Ships of the Line and cannot form a junction with Sir Sami.’* 685 Rodney, Thomas. Delaware. A. L. S. 4to. Dover, Jan. 3, 1803. To Caesar A. Rodney. 686 Root, Jesse. Connecticut. D. S. small 8vo. April ii, 1798. 687 Ross. George. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. A. D. S. small 4to. March 30, 1765. 688 The Same. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Lancaster, Aug. 12, 1793. Signed also by Gen. Edward Hand, Adam Reigart,, and Ca.sper Shaffner. 689 Rumsey, Benjamin. Maryland. A. L. S. small 4to„ May 4, 1 803. 690 Rush. Benj. Pennstdvania. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. folio, no date. Signed also by Robt. Morris, Bishop Wm. White, Thomas Fitzsimons, Jas. Abercrombie, and others. A Petition to the Executive Council of Penn"'., praying that Phineas Bond, luho left Philadelphia after the British Army entered, be allowed to come back to his native country. 691 Rutledge, Edward. South Carolina. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Charleston, March 20, i' 787 - 692 Rutledge, John. South Carolina. Member of the Fed- eral Convention. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. The Red House, July 6, 1781. To Gov. Nelson. And Autograph Docu- ment. As a lot. An important historical letter in reference to the Cartel between Genl. Greene and Lord Cornwallis for the exchange of prisoners, among whom were Col. Gardner. Mr. Gadsden, and several members of the Council of South Carolina. Ffe asks the Governor to supply means for their travelling, and also requests him to place the matter in the hand of the Mar- gins de La Fayette. 02 6g^ St. Clair, Arthur. Pennsylvania. President of the Con- tinental Congress. Parchment D. S. oblong 4to. New York, Aug. 2, 1787. T/i^ Commission of Lieutenant Ralph Hart Bowles. 694 The Same. D. S. oblong 4to. Bedford, July 17, 1772. 695 Sergeant, Jonathan D. New Jersey. A. L. S. folio. Jan. 6, 1 779. 696 Schureman, James. New Jersey. D. S. 3 pages, 4to. Jan. 9, 1818. Signed also by Genl. Jos. Bloomfield and 10 Influential Citizens of New Brunswick. Advocating the appointment of Henry Drake as Midship- man. Genl. Bloomfield signed the petition on fan. 16, 1818, but on March 1820, he writes and signs at the bottom he cannot recommend Drake's appointment. 697 Schuyler, Philip, New York. Maj. Gen. in the Revo- lution. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Albany, Dec. 24, 1791. Signed also by Abraham Yates, Peter W. Yates, Abraham Ten Broeck, Stephen Van Rensselaer, and Tunis T. Van Vechten. A Report of the Commissioners to the Legislature on the expenses of Building a fail and repairing the Court House at Albany. 698 Scott, Gustavus. Maryland. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. George Town, May 10, I 797. 699 Scott, John Morin. New York. A. L. S. 4to. Fish Kill, Aug. T2, 1779. 700 Searle, James. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Navy Board, Sept, i i, 1778. Signed also by John Wharton. 701 Sedgwick, Theodore. Massachusetts. A. L. S. 4to. Sheffield, Jan. 3, 1778. To Gen. Lincoln. Offering Gen. Lincoln the hospitality of his house. 702 Shippen, William. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Sept. 9, 1754. To Edward Shippen. 703 Sherman, Roger. Connecticut. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. A. D. S. 4to. April 5, 1759. 83 704 Sitgreaves, Jno. North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Hali- fax, Jan. 1, 1797. 705 Smith, Jonathan B. Pennsylvania. Parchment D. S. small 4to. Oct. 15, 1804. 706 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, June 16. 1 784. To Jno. Dickinson. 707 Smith, Melancton. New York. D. S. 2 pages, folio. June 12, 1792. 708 Smith, Thomas. Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Aug. 17, 1802. To Judge Yeates. 709 Smith, William. Maryland. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, Nov. 23, 1779. To Thos. Sim Lee. In reference to sending stipplies to the French Navy in the West Indies. 710 Stevens, John. New Jersey. D. S. 4to, no date. 71 1 Stirk, Samuel. Georgia. Did not attend. A. D. S. folio. Augusta, Nov. 28, 1779. Extracts from Resolutions of the Assembly of Georgia. 712 Strong, Caleb. Massachusetts. Member of the Federal Convention. A. L. S. 4to. Northampton, Aug. i, 1785. 713 Strong, Jedediah. Connecticut. D. S. small 4to. Oct. 5th, 1 790. 714 Sullivan, James. Massachusetts. D. S. 4to. Jan. 30, 1789. 715 Sullivan, John. New Hampshire. Brig. Genl. in the Revolution. D. S. 2 pages, folio. June 10, 1785. The Petition of Capt. Ezekiel Worthen and others to the Senate of New Hampshire for their pay for services in the Army. 716 Symmes, John Cleves. New Jersey. A. D. S. folio. Cincinnati, May 5, 1798. Signed also by Return Jonathan Meigs and Jos. Gilman. 717 Taylor, George. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. D. S. folio. Signed also by John Wetzel and Christopher Wagner. 84 The Petition of Andrew Kachlein to the Council of Safety for a Lieutenancy in the Continental Army. 718 Telfair, Edward. Georgia. A. L. S. 4to. Augusta, Aug. 26, 17S5. To Jos. Clay, with address. 719 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Augusta, March i, !788. To Jos. Clay, with address. 720 Thorn;on, Mathew. New Hampshire. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. folio. March 4, 1762. 721 Tilton, James. Delaware. D. S. 4to. Jan. 20, 1815. Signed also by A. McLane, Jno. Warner and Jno. Stockton. 722 Treadwell, John. Connecticut. D. S. 4to. July 10, 1800. 723 Trumbull, Jonathan, Jr. Connecticut. Did not attend. D. S. folio. June 27, 1798. 724 Trumbull, Joseph. Connecticut. Did not attend. Commis.sary Genl. of the Continental Army. A. L. S. 4to. Camp Middle Brook', June 27, 1777. To Matthew Irwin, with address. An order to forivard plans for Valley Forge, &c. 725 Tucker, Thomas T. South Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, July 12, t8o 5 - 726 Van Dyke, Nicholas. 1776. Delaware. D. S. 4to. Feb., 727 Varnum, James M. Rhode Island. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. D. S. 4 pages, folio. Nov. 2 (1778). The Pay Abstract of Capt. Joshua Sayers' Company in Col. Robt. Elliot f s Regiment of Artillery, Oct., if/ 8. Written and signed by Capt. foshua Saycr. 728 Wadsworth, Jeremiah. Connecticut. Commissaiy Gen. in the Revolution. D. S. folio. Sept. 14, 1801. 729 The Same. A. L. S. folio. Peeks Kill, Aug. 10, 1777. To Capt. Nehemiah Hubbard. “You will ask me what news, none. The Enemy are coasting about from Capes of Delaware to Sandy Hook. We are not able to guess their designs.” 85 730 Wadsworth, Peleg. Massachusetts. Did not attend. A. D. S. small 4to. Portland, March 19, 1788. 731 Walton, George. Georgia. Signer of the Declaration of Independence’ D. S. folio. Oct., 1785. 732 Walton, John. Georgia. Part of D. S. small 8vo. 733 Ward, Artemas. Massachusetts. First Maj. Gen. in the Continental Army. A. D. S. partly printed, 4to. Aug. 17. 1774 - 734 The Same. D. S. 4to. Bo.ston, Jan. i, 1777. A warrant for the pay of soldiers. 735 Ward, Samuel. Rhode Island. A. D. S. small oblong 4to. Westerley, Jan. 18, 1758. 736 Wentworth, John, Sr. New Hampshire. Did not attend. L. S. folio. Exeter, April 21, 1775. To John Hancock. An important historical letter. “ Upon the melancholly Intelligence of Hostilities being committed by the Regular troops upon our Brethren in your province the pro- vincial Committee thought proper Immediately to call a Convention in order to consult in what manner they might afford Seasonable Succour to your province, but before convention could meet, our men had taken the alarm and marched, many of them unprovided with ammunition and provisions, not being able to obtain Intelligence whether they are or may be needed, or can be Supplied by our Brethren there with those necessaries, this convention have therefore appointed a Committee of their Body to wait on your Congress for that purpose, and to obtain information what further measures you may Think proper to be pursued for the General good.” 737 Wentworth, John, folio. Aug. 5, 1785. Jr. New Hampsh ire. D. S. 3 pages. 738 White, Phillips. Sept. 2, 1782. New Hampshire. A. D. S. folio. 739 White, Alexander. Feb. 3, 1797. North Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. 740 White, James. North Carolina. D. .S. 2 pages, 4to. Oct. 31, 1792. Pay Roll of Capt. David Haley's Company of Militia of 86 Hawkins County Horsemen m Service against the Chicka- megga Indians by order of Brig. Gen. Joseph Martin, Ij88. 741 Williams, William. Connecticut. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. A. D. S. partly printed. Feb. 23, 1795 - 742 Willing, Thomas. Pennsylvania. D. S. folio. July 29, 1765. 743 Wilson, James. Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 6, 1793. To Chas. Carroll of Carrollton, with address. FINE. 744 Wisner, Henry. New York. D. S. 4to. Goshen, July 18, 1787. 745 Witherspoon, Rev. Jno. New Jersey. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Prince- ton, Feb. 7, 1793. To Wm. Hyslop, with franked address. 746 The Same. L. S. folio. June 24, 1772. Signed also by Richard Stockton. An order for the payment of money for work done to the College {^Princeton) Court Yard. 747 Wolcott, Oliver. Connecticut. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. D. S. and 2 lines autograph, small 8vo. Litchfield, March 23, 1759. 748 The Same. A. D. with signature in the body. Goshen, March, 1770. 749 The Same. D. S. 4to. Litchfield, Jan., 1757. 750 The Same. A. D. S. small 4to. Litchfield, Jan. 22, 1757- 751 Wood, Joseph. Georgia. A. D. S. partly printed, folio. Savannah, June i, 1773. 752 Wynkoop, Henry. Pennsylvania. A. D. S. 4to. March 12, 1779. 753 Yates, Peter W. New York. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Fabins, Sept. 27, 1819. “Old Mr Cooper, my quandom Client, was not very liberal. He acted as tho’ he had not interest enough to pay the principal, nor principal enough to pay any Interest.’’ 87 754 Zubly, John J, Georgia. D. S. folio. Nov. 3, 1769. 755 Adams, Andrew. Connecticut. D. S. with signature in the body, small oblong 4to. Aug. i, 1783. ALBANY CONVENTION OF 1754. 756 Atkinson, Theodore. New Hampshire. Signature and signature of R. Wilberd, Henry Sherburne and M. Uran. All mounted on one sheet. 757 Barnes, Abraham. Maryland. A. L. S. 4to. Dec. 8, 1760. To Sami. Galloway. VERY RARE AND FINE. 758 Burges. Gilbert. New York. A. D. S. 4to. New York, April 30, 1763. 759 Chandler, John. Massachusetts. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Worcester, March 15, 1737— 8. 760 Chambers, Jno. New York. D. S. “Chambers,” 4to. no date. 761 De Lancey, James. New York. Colonial Lieut. Gov- ernor of New York. D. S. 2 pages, folio. New York, Sept. 13, 1756. 762 Franklin, Benjamin. Pennsylvania. Drew up the Plan of Union in the Convention. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Passy, July 15, 1782. To Thos. Jefferson. FINE. “ I was in great Hopes when I saw your Name in the Commission for treating of Peace, that I should have had the Happiness of seeing you here, and of enjoying again in this World, your pleasing Society and Conversation. But I begin now to fear that I shall be dissa- pointed, as I was in my Expectation of your Company, when I first undertook the Voyage hither.” 763 Hopkins, Stephen. Rhode Island. Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and Colonial Governor of Rhode Island. L. S. folio. Providence, June 22, 1736. To Hon. Robert Hunter Morris. FINE. Written as Governor of Rhode Island, asking that permis- sion be given Joseph Arnold, Master of the Sloop "'Industry ," to bring flour into Rhode Island. “As the Sea Port Towns in the Colony of Rhode Island have, for all Time past, depended on the Wheat Colonies to the Southward for 88 their Flour. Aud altho the present Situation of Public Affairs, makes it necessary for the Legislative Powers in all the English Colonies, to prohibit the Exportation of Provisions, in such manner, that they might possibly come into the Hands of our Common Enemies, yet I apprehend it could not be the Intent of those restraining Acts, altogether to prevent any one Colony, from recieving Such Article, from any of the Neighboring ones, as have always been accustomed, and are absolutely necessary for the Preservation of its Inhabitants.” 764 Hutchinson, Thomas. Massachusetts. Colonial Gov- ernor of Massachu.sects. D. S. 4to. Boston, June 17, 1773. 765 Johnson, Sir William. New York. Commanded the Expedition against Crown Point. L. S. 4to, no date. Damaged. 766 Penn, John. Pennsylv^ania. One of the Proprietary Governors of Penna. A. L. S. 8vo, no date. To Benj. Chew. ‘‘Though I was a small matter damaged last night when I was at your house, I have not however forgot m3" engagement to attend 3'ou to Cliffdeu tomorrow ” 767 Murray, Joseph. New York. D. S. 3 pages, 4to, no date. 768 Tasker, Benjamin. Maryland. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Annapolis, May 28, 1768. To Robert Carter. 769 Weare, Mesech. New Hampshire. D. S. and 5 lines autograph. Jan. 26, 1761. Sanmel Shaw's bill for aUeyiding Green Longfelloiv afflicted with the small pox. 770 Wells, Samuel. Massachusetts. D. S. folio. Dec. 10, 173 3 - Signed also by Edward Hutchinson, John Osborne, Jacob Wendel, Wm. PAye, James Bowdoin, Samuel Welles, Samuel Sewell, Hugh Hall, Joshua Winslow, Edward Bromfield, Richard Hubbard and John Sewell. 771 Wolcott, Roger. Connecticut. D. S. small 4to. Hart- ford, M;irch 20, 1755. VERY RARE. 772 Worthington, John. Mas.sachusetts. A. L. S. folio. Springfield, Feb. 28, 1787. To Gen. Lincoln. 89 STAMP ACT CONGRESS OF OCT. 7, 1765. 773 Borden, Joseph. D. S. oblong small 4to. May 29, 1769. Signed also by John Stevens, Samuel Neville, Jacob Spicer and John Ogden. 774 Bowles, Metcalf. Signature on $2 note of the Rhode- Island and Providence Plantations, July 2, 1780. Un- circulated. 775 Bryan, George. A. D. S. small 8vo. April 4, 1778. 776 Cruger, Jchn. Wrote the Declaration of Rights of the New York Provincial Congress of 1775. D. S. 2 pages, folio. March 21, 1764. 777 Dickmson, John. Parchment D. S. folio. April 19, 1785. 778 Dyer, Eliphalet. D. S. small 4to. Dec. 29, 1780. 779 Lispenard, Leonard. A. D. S. small oblong 8vo. New York, Dec. 15, 1763. RARE. 780 Livingston, Philip. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. A. D. S. small 4to. Albany, Aug. 26, 1745. 781 McKean, Thomas. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. D. S. 4to. Lancaster, Jan. 28, 1805. 782 Morton, John. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. D. S. 4to. Jan. ii, 1762. 783 Otis, James. D. S. 4to. June 20, 1773. Signed also by J. Bowdoin and J. Cushing to an Engraved (probably by Paul Revere) Promissory Note of the Province of Massa- chusetts Bay. 784 Partridge, Oliver. D. S. 4to. Bo.ston, June 10, 1765- RARE. 785 Ringgold, Thomas. D. S. and 4 lines autograph. 2 pages, folio. May 20, 1764. VERY RiSRE. 786 Ruggles, Timothy. Second in Command at the Battle of Lake George, 1755. D. S. 2 pages, folio. June 12, 1762. Signed also by Gov. Francis Bernard. A message to the Governor tn reference to the Nova Scotia Boundary Line. 90 787 Rutledg-e, John. Signer of the Constitution. A. L. S. 4to. July [9, 1788. And Portrait with Autograph at- tached. As a lot. 788 Ward, Henry. A. D. S. small 4to. Newport, March 26, 1761. DELEGATES to the ANNAPOLIS CONVENTION 789 Benson, Egbert. From New York. A. L. S. folio. Kingston. Sept. 5, 1779. To Col. Wadsworth. 790 Carroll, Charles, of Carrollton. From Maryland. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. D. S. oblong small 4to, n. d. Mounted. 791 Coxe, Tench. From Pennsylvania. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. June 27, 1 8 1 2. 792 Dickinson, John. From Delaware. D. S. 4to. Phila- delphia, July 20, 1784. An order on David Rittenhouse for the pay of Genl. Arthur St. Clair for attendance in the Council of Censors. 793 Hamilton, Alex. From New York. Aide to Genl. Washington. Signer of the Constitution. A. L. S. 4to. July I 5, no year. To Wm. Tilghman, with address. FINE. 794 Houston, William C. From New Jersey. D. S. 4to. Jan. 13, 1785. 795 Madison, James. From Virginia. Signature. 796 Randolph, Edmund. From Virginia. D.S. 4to. Aug. 24, 1785. Inlaid. 797 Schureman, James. From New Jersey. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Trenton, Nov. 8, 1808. Signed also by Jno. Neil- son, Gen. Jos. Bloomfield, and 20 other prominent citizens of New Brunswick. A petition recommending Peter Smiley for a Midshipman. It IS endorsed by Cov. fos. Bloomfield on the back. 798 Tucker, St. George. From Virginia. A. L. S. 4to. July 12, 1784. To Gen. Benj. Harrison. 91 DELEGATES TO THE FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. 799 Baldwin, Abraham. From Georgia. Signed. A. 4.to. Washington, March 9, i8or. To Seaborn Jones. Piece torn from top margin. 800 Bassett, Richard. From Delaware. Signed. A. L. S. folio. Sept. 15, 1797. To Wm. Tilghman. 801 Blount, William. From North Carolina. Signed. L. S. 4to. Knoxville, March 30, 1796. To Gov. Sevier. 802 Brearley, David. From New Jersey. Signed. A.L. S. 4to. Trenton, April 8, 1890. To Jonathan Dayton, with address. 803 Brown, Jacob. From Delaware. Signed. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Wilmington, July 29, 1807. 804 Butler, Pierce. From South Carolina. Signed. A. L. S. 4to Princetown, Oct. 9, 1798. 805 Carroll, Daniel. From Maryland. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 10, 1790. 806 Clark, Abraham. From New Jersey. Did not attend. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. D. S. oblong small 4to. Feb. 7, 1787. 807 Clymer, Geo. From Pennsylvania. Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. small 4to, n. d. 808 Dana, Francis. From Massachusetts. Did not attend. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, April ii, 1806. Stained. 809 Davie, William R. From South Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Fayetteville, Dec. 12, 1789. To H. Le Roy, with address. “I congratulate you on the accession of the State to the Union, both on account of the interest the United States have in our being a mem- ber of the confederacy, and the prospect you may now have of seeing the wrongs of an injured family redress’d.” 810 Dayton, Jonathan. From New Jersey. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. Elizabethtown, Aug. 23, 1804. To Jacob Burnett, with Portrait. Introducing Rev. Dr. Wm. Staughto 7 i. 92 8i! Ellsworth, Oliver. From Connecticut. Did not sign. A. D. S. small 4to. Jan. i, 1799. Endorsed by Oliver Wolcott. 812 Few, William. From Georgia. Signed. L. S. 4to. New York, April 2, 1817. 813 The Same. L. S. 4to. New York, June 16, 1817. 814 Fitzsimons, Thomas. From Pennsjdv'ania. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. July 9, 1799. To Isaac Wharton, with address. 815 Franklin, Benj. From Pennsylvania. Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. 4to. Philadel- phia, June 1 3, 1 787. 816 Gerry, Elbridge. Massachusetts. Did not sign. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Cam- bridge, March 15, 1813. On the same sheet with a letter of Gen. Henry A. S. Dearborn. Boston, March 15, 1813. 817 Gorham, Nathaniel. From Massachusetts. Signed. D. S. 4to. Charlestown, July 2, 17 70. 818 Gilman, Nicholas. From New Hampshire. Signed. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Exeter, May 29, 1810. 819 Hamilton, Alex. Erom New York. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. July 23, no year. To Col. Varick, with address. 820 Henry, Patrick. From Virginia. Declined. D. S. small 8vo. Dec. 23, 1784. Inlaid. 821 Houston, Wrn. C. From New Jersey. Did not sign. A. D. S. folio Sept. 3, 1777. A copy of a Resolve of Congress in reference to Military Stores. 822 Ingersoll, Jared. From Pennsylvania. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1802. 823 Jackson, Major Wm. Secretary to the Constitutional Convention. A. D. S. 4to. March 13, 1798. 824 Jenifer, Daniel, of St. Thomas. From Maryland. Signed. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1780. To Gov. Lee, of Maryland, with address. FINE. 93 In reference to the doings of Congress and the movements of Genl. Gates. “The Delegates from the Eastern States say that the meeting of the Congress or Convention is for the purpose of falling upon ways & means to provide for the Army. I suspect something more, a little time will discover their design. Some late moves by Virga seconded by New York, has alarmed some members of the Eastern States, and 1 hope will produce good Effects as it will probably attach them more to the Maryland claim than formerly.’’ 825 Johnson, William Samuel. From Connecticut. Signed. A. L. S. folio. Stratford, Oct. 7, 1754. 826 King, Rufus. From Massachusetts. Signed. A. L .S. 2 pages, 4to. New York, Oct. 25, 1798. 827 Langdon, John. From New Hampshire. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, May 19, 1795. 828 Lansing, John, Jr. From New York. Did not sign. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Feb. 17, 1786. 829 Livingston, William. From New Jersey. Signed. A. L S. folio. Morris Town, Aug. 16, 1777. To Major Gen. Sullivan, with address. An important historical letter written as Governor of Nezv fersey. “I am greatly obliged to you for favouring me with the Intelli- gence contained in your Letter of this days date, & I am the more inclined to credit it, as I know that there is not a more infernal Nest of active Tories in this whole state than is in the place you mention. But from the Impracticability of raising a sufEcient Detachment from our Militia with the Expedition that the nature of the Exigency re- quires, I despair of being successful against them, but by the method you so kindly offer in the close of your letter. By this presume 3'ou would do signal Service to the Cause in general, & to the State in particular & could I know when & where our men could join yours I would order Capt Duan & some others acquainted with that part of the country, with such of the Militia as he could suddenly collect (without havin the matter divulged) to serve both as guides & Auxiliaries.’’ 830 McHenry, James. From Maryland. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, June 2, 1794. To Gov. Lee of Maryland. 831 Madison, James. From Virginia. Signed. Autograph as franked address. 94 832 Martin, Alex. From North Carolina. Did not attend. D. S. folio. Dec. 20, 1805. 833 Martin, Luther. From Maryland. Did not sign. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, Nov. ii, 1814. 834 Mason, George. From Virginia. Did not sign. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Gunston Hall, March 12, 1776. To Robt. Carter, with address. In reference to paying the men who surveyed the lands in the Ohio for the Ohio Company. 835 Mercer, John Francis. From Maryland. Did not sign. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 6, 1792. 836 Mifflin, Thomas. From Pennsylvania. Signed. L. S. folio. Falls of Schuylkill, Nov. 5, 1793. To Jno. Barclay. 837 Morris, Gouverneur. From Pennsylvania. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. Morrisania, June 20, 1810. 838 Morris, Robert, From Pennsylvania. Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. May 25, 1798. To Jno. Nicholson. “ I have written Jno Barclay a short letter telling him as I formerly told him that He should apply to you rather" than to me, but that when the Law was resorted to I considered all Negotiations for Security as at an end, and that as to the N° Amu Land Company we had long considered him as having declined the Trust, that we at- tributed his having done so, to the example of Mr Willing who had by his refusal given the first fatal stab to our Affairs. Somebody has sent me a Pittsbnrg Paper of the 19th May wherein your Lands & mine are again advertized by the Sheriff for sale on the 5th of June. J. Ingersoll is added to the list of Executioneers. What is to be done.” 839 Neilson, John, From New Jersey. Did not attend. D. S. folio. Dec. 17, 1824. 840 Paterson, Wm. From New Jersey. Signed. A. L. S. 4to. June 13, 1794. To Jno. Kean. An order for his Salary as Associate fustice of the Supreme Court of the U. S. 841 Pendleton, Nathaniel. From Georgia. Did not attend. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. New York, May 30, 1797. 95 An interesting letter in reference to the attitude of France towards Germany a7id other E^iropean Powers, as ivell as this country. 842 Pickering, John. From New Hampshire. Did not attend. A. D. S. 4to, no date. 843 Pierce, William. From Georgia. Did not sign. D. S. 2 pages, folio. April, 1779. Pay abstract of Capt. Win. Pierce's Company of Artillery under the command of Col. Jno. Crane for the month of April, 1779. 844 Pinckney, Charles. From South Carolina. A. L. S. 4to. Charleston, Feb. 20, 1822. 845 Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth. From South Carolina. Signed. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charleston, Sept. 2, 1816. 846 The Same. A. D. S. partly printed, folio. Charleston, July 6, 1773. 847 Randolph, Edmund. From Virginia. Did not sign. D. S. small 4to. Nov. 21, 1787. 848 Read, Geo. From Delaware. Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D.S. folio. March 3 i, 1778. Signed also by Sami. West. The Certification of the Election of Ccesar Rodney as Presi- dent of Delaware . 849 The Same. A. D. with initials in the body, 2 pages, folio. Being a list of books for George Read, to be im- ported by Messrs. Boynton & Wharton. 850 Rutledge, John. From South Carolina. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Charleston, Dec. 8, 1787. To Henry Hill, with address. 851 Sherman, Roger. From Connecticut. Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. D. S. partly printed. New Milford, July 3, 1755. 852- Spaight, Richard Dobbs. From North Carolina. Signed. D. S. folio. Jan. 19, (795. Torn in the folds. 853 Strong, Caleb. From Massachusetts. Did not sign. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, May 7, 1787. To Gen. Lincoln. 854 Washington, George. President of the Constitutional Convention. First President of the U. S. Autogra ph address of a letter franked. 855 Williamson, Hugh. From North Carolina. Signed. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1791. 856 Wilson, James. From Pennsylvania. Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Signature to a part of a document. 857 Wythe, George. From Virginia. Didnotsign. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. and three lines autograph, 4 pages, folio. March 9, 1793. 858 Yates, Robert. From New York. Didnotsign. A. L. S. 4to, no date. PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND THEIR CABINETS. 859 Washington, George. First President. Commandei'-in- Chief of the Continental Army. The greatest man of modern times. A. L. S. folio. Mount Vernon, Aug. 17, 1799. To Philip Bush, with franked address. “Just hearing that Mr Robert Lewis (who manages my business in the Counties of Frederick & Ca) is to be in Winchester on Monday or Tuesday next, and it being necessary that the enclosed letter should get into his hands while there, or while he is over the Ridge, you would do me a kindness in accomplishing this. — If he should not be in Winchester, but you should hear certainly of his being in Berkeley, I would have the letter sent to him by Express. The expense of which he will pay.- — If he shd be in neither be pleased to let it go b}’ Post to Fauquier Court House. — Remember me kindl}’ to Mrs Bush, if living, and with esteem. I am Sir Your Verj^ Hble Servt G. Washington.’’ 860 The Same. Autograph endorsement from the back of a letter, “From Coi A Hamilton, 7 March 1796.” 861 Adams, John. Vice President. Signer of the Declara- tion of Independence. Autograph Address of a letter franked. To John Quincy Adams. 862 Knox, Henry. Secretary of War. Maj. Gen. in the Revolution. L. S. folio. War Department, Sept. 9, 1790. 97 863 Randolph, Edmund. Attorneys General. A. L. S. 4to.- Department of State. April 25, 1795. 864 Osgood, Samuel. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 4to..- New York, Feb. 5, 1808. To Dewitt Clinton. 865 Pickering, Timothy. Postmaster General and Secretary of State. Quartermaster General in the Revolution. A. L. S.. partly in cypher, 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 17, i8oo»- To Wm. Eaton, Consul at Tunis. FINE. In the letter which refers to jewels to be purchased for the ' Bey of Tunis the cypher is tra?islated. 866 Jefferson, Thomas. Secretary of State. President of the United States. Signer of the Declaration of Independ- ence. D. S. 4 pages, 4to. VERY FINE. An important historical document, being his address to the Cherokee Nation, commencing “ My friends & children chiefs of the Cherokee Nation." The address zvas made on the occasion of a visit of some of the principal Cherokee Chiefs to Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States. In elegant condition. 867 Randolph, Edmund. Attorneys-General. A. L. S. 2- pages, 4to. Philadelphia, June 26, 1787. To the Lieut.. Gov. of Virginia, with franked address. VERY FINE. “ I beg leave to enclose to your honorable board a letter from Mr' Wythe resigning his seat in the federal convention. As it rests wholly with them to decide on the propriety of appointing a successor, I shall only assure you, that, if the vacancy should be supplied, the delegation will receive with pleasure any gentleman, whom you may think proper to associate with.” 868 Wolcott, Oliver. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S._ 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, June 30, 1792. To Jeremiah Wadsworth. And D. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1797. 2 pieces- 869 McHenry, James. Secretary of War. A. L. S. foiio. Philadelphia, Oct. ii, 1785. To Daniel Jenifer of St.. Thomas, with franked address. 870 Bradford, William. Attorney-General. A. D. S. 4tOy. June, 1792, on the back of an A. D. S. 4to by Elias- Boudinot. 98 871 Lee, Charles. Attorney-General. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Alexandria, Oct. 6, 18 ii. A curious letter in reference to a charge of rape agamst Dr. Coleman. 872 Habersham, Joseph. Postmaster-General. M. O. C. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Aug. 30, 1802. 873 Adams, John. Second President. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Auteuil near Paris, May ii, 1785. To Mr. Dumas. VERY FINE. An important letter in reference to his being appointed Minister to London. “I have received too a Commission and Letter of Credence as Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the King of Great Britain, and Mr William Smith, formerly Aide de Camp of General Washington, is Secretary of the Legation.” He then speaks of bidding farewell to his friends in Holland, and says : ” Whither this Mission to London is a Subject of Felicitation or not, I know not, one Thing I know, I quit the Situation in Europe the most to my Taste, and the most for my Health, for one which will probably be agreable to neither. I exchange a quiet chearfull mind for an anxious one, and a Life of Ease, for a Scene of Perplexity, Confusion and Fatigue. If the Public, ^however, should derive any benefit from it, I shall not regrett it. Dr Franklin has leave to return, and talks of embarking next month. Mr Jefferson is Minister Plenipotentiar}-, at Versailles in his stead. Our Commissioners to negotiate commercial Treaties remain in Force, and We shall continue that Business, Mr Jefferson and I, as usual. We shall concert all affairs by Letter, and meet together to Sign in London or Paris as maj’ be convenient, or Sign the Treaties Separatel}q if we cannot meet.” 874 Jefferson, Thos. Vice President. Signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. Parchment D. S. folio. Dec. 26, 1806. Signed also by James Madison. 875 Marshall, John. Secretary of State, and Chief Justice of the U. S. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Paris, April 9, 1798. To J. H. Hool. FINE. 876 The Same. A. D. S. small oblong 4to. April i, 1806. 877 Pickering, Timothy. Secretary of State and Postmaster General. Quartermaster General in the Revolution. A. L. S. 8vo, no date. To Major Cogswell. 878 Lee, Charles. Attorney-General. A. L. S. 4to. Alex- andria, Aug. 16, 1795. 99 879 Wolcott, Oliver. Secretary of the Treasury. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Jan. 5, 1797. 880 Dexter, Samuel. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Boston, Aug. 21, 1813. To John Vaughan. Asking Mr. Vmighan to favor him by having the bill sent him for the charges in striking off some impressions of a por- trait engraved by Edwm fro7n the Stuart painting of Mr. Buckminster. 881 McHenry, James. Secretary of War. Aide to Genl. Lafayette. M. O. C. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. War De- partment, Sept. 8, 1798. To Jonathan Dayton, with franked address. ■‘If there is an old Continental officer, or qualified militia officer, in the neighborhood of Elizabethtown who will take the trouble to muster the recruits under Lieutenant Dayton, I request you to cause it to be made, after which pay can be remitted to them. There is a small detchment wanted at Niagara which may be composed of these men and a draught from recruits under Capt Frye.” 882 Stoddert, Benjamin. First Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 4to. Blad, July 19, 1809. And A. D. S. 4to. March 20, 1 798. 2 pieces 883 Cabot, George. Appointed Secretary of the Navy. Declined. Presiding Officer of the Hartford Convention. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Beverly, March 4, 1788. To Geo. R Minot, with address. 884 Dexter, Samuel. Secretary of War. L. S. 4to. Juty 30, 1800. And Habersham, Joseph. Postmaster-General. D. S. folio. May 28, 1778. 2 pieces 885 Jefferson, Thomas. Third President of the United States. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Monticello, Sept. 18, 1807. To Governor Cabell. FINE. ‘‘I am glad to see the temperate complexion of Lowne’s corres- pondence. I presume the intelligence from England since the arrival there of the information respecting the Chesapeake will produce a moderate deportment in their officers.” 886 Burr, Aaron. Vice-President of the United States. Killed Alex. Hamilton in a Duel. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Dec. 10, 1785. To Simeon DeWitt, with address. 100 887 The Same. A. D. S. Bank Check. New York, June 30, 1803. 888 Madison, James. Secretary of State. President of the U. S. and Signer of the Constitution. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, Feby. 7, 1804. To R. R. Living.ston. FINE. All interesting private letter on affairs of State. 889 Galhatin, Albert. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Treasury Department, Sept. 14, 1805. To Peter Muhlenberg. 890 Granger, Gideon. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Albany, Jan. 14, 1821. 891 Smith, Robert. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Nov. i, 1792. To Adrian Valk. 892 Madison, James. Secretary of State. President of the U. S. Parchment D. S. folio. March 14, 1815. Signed also by James Monroe. Ship’s Papers. 893 Dexter, Sami. Secretary of Treasury. L. S. 4to. Dear- born, Flenry. Sec. of War. D. S. folio. Gallatin, Albert. Sec. of Treasury. L. S. 4to. Breckenridge, Jno. Att}^. Gen. A. L. S. in the third person, 8vo. Rodney, Cmsar A. Atty. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Granger, Gideon. P. M. Genl. L. S. folio. And Smith, Robt. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 4to. 7 pieces 894 Madison, James. Fourth President of the United States. Father of the Constitution. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Phila- delphia, April 3, 1795. To VVm. B. Giles, with address. FINE. “ I have not forgotten my promise to drop you a few lines on the arrival of the Treaty in case it sh’d happen during my stay here, but have hitherto omitted to write because the arrival of the Treaty has not added a particle to the public knowledge of its contents. You will have known that the Senate are to meet for the purpose of re- ceiving the communication on the 8th of June. I am chiefly induced to take up my pen at present by the pleasure of mentioning the acct’s first rec’d from Holland. Amsterdam with all that country have bowed to the standard of Liberty. The Stadtholder has resigned & fled. A Revolutionary system is commenced in form, and nothing remains in the way of a quiet & compleat establishment of a third Republic on the rights of man,” &c. lOI 895 Clinton, George. Vice President. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. D. S. 4to. Albany, Feb. 24, 1781. A Message to the Assembly in refere^ice to vesting Cotigress with power to levy duties on importations of foreign merchan- dize. 896 Crawford, Wm. H. President pro tern, of the Senate. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Treasury Dep’t, Nov. 5, 1821. 897 Monroe, James. Secretary of Senate. President of the U. S. L. S. 4to. Dep’t of State. April 24, 18 i6. In reference to the recovery of indemnity from the Neopoli- tan Government for the unlazvful seizure of the property of American citizens. 898 Eustis, Wm, Secretary of War. A. L. S. 8vo. War Dep’t, April 1 1 , 1810. 899 Pinkney, William. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, April 21, 1805. 900 Graham, George. Secretary of War <3^ A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 22, 1818. 901 Armstrong, John. Sec. of War. L.S. folio. Rodney, Caesar A. Att’y Gen. A. L. S. 4to. Hamilton, Paul. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. Jones, William. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 4to. Campbell, Geo. W. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 4to. Dallas, Alex. S. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 4to. Rush, Richard. Att’y Gen. A. L. S. 4to. Meigs, Return J. P. M. Gen. D. S. folio, and Crowninshield, Benj. W. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. 10 pieces 902 Monroe, James. Fifth President. A. L. S. 4to. Paris, May 12, 1796. 903 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Oakhill, March 27, 1825. Lower corner torn off. 904 The Same. Parchment D. S. folio. Aug. 14, 1819. Signed also by John O. Adams. Ship’s papers. 905 Tompkins, Daniel D. Vice President. A. L. S. 4to, Albany, Dec. 28, 1812. 906 Calhoun, John C. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, Aug. 19, 1824. To Daniel Webster. 102 907 Wirt, William. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1829. 908 Crowninshield, Benj. W. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 4to. No date. To Sami. L. Southard. 909 Rush, Richard. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Thompson Smith, Sec. of the Navy. L. S. 4to. McLean, John. P. M. General. D. S. 4to. And Southard, Sami. L. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 4to. 4 pieces 910 Adams, John Quincy. Sixth President. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, Sept. 10, 1823. To Commodore Bainbridge, with address. 91 1 Calhoun, John C. Vice President. A. L. S. 4to. Fort Hill, Dec. 20, 1 842. 912 Clay, Henry. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 4to. Ash- land, July 8, 1844. To Jos. Gales. 913 The Same. Autograph Manuscript. 3 pages, 4to. In rcfei'ence to the Brazilian correspotidence. The resig7ia- tion of Minister Raguet and the appointment of his Successor. 914 Barbour, James. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Richmond, Jan. 4, 1831. 915 Porter, Peter B. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. Black Rock, Dec. 17, 1834. 916 Wirt, Wm. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Wash- ington, Feb. 18, 1823. 917 Southard, Sam’l L. Secretary of War. L. S. 4to. Oct. 22, 1827. And L. S. 4to. Jan. 6, 1833. 2 pieces 918 Jackson, Andrew. Seventh President. The Hero of New Orleans. A. L. S. 4to. Knoxville, March 29, 1802. To Col. Stockley Donelson. Damaged. Ati early letter. 919 The Same A. L, S. with initial. 4to. April 30, 1834. Written whilst President. In reference to reinstating Lieut. Rogers, son of Commodore Rogers, in the Navy . 920 The Same. D. S. folio. March 22, 1813. Signed as Maj. General. 103 Provision retuini of the Regiment of Tennessee Volufttecr Cavalry, under the command of Colonel Coffee, at Camp Jackson. Signed also by Col. Jno. Coffee. 921 Calhoun, John C. Vice President. A. L. S., 3 pages, 4to. Washington, May 15, 1844. To Francis Wharton. An mteresting political letter, doubting the possibility of the election of Van Bure^t. 922 Van Buren, Martin. Secretary of State. President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Jan. 22, 1848. And A. L. S.4toof J. Van Buren. With 3 portraits. As a lot. 923 Livingston, Edward. Secretary of State. A. L. S. folio. Washington, May 4, 1828. To W. P. Farrand, with franked address. 924 McLean, Louis. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Wilmington, Sept. 10, 1824. And A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 4, 1834. 2 pieces 926 Eaton, John H. Secretary of War. Biographer of Jackson. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Nashville, Aug. 2 1 , 1 828. To Aaron O. Dayton. An interesting political letter during the Jackson- Clay presi- dential campaign. Speaking of the slanders circulated about Genl. Jackson, he says : “The old Hero stands heedless of the pelting storm, cool & self possessed. Rash & headstrong as he has been represented, by his reckless foes, he is found to bear patiently the severest assaults of slander that ever, I am persuaded have been pressed against any man in this country. * * * All accounts from N Y since I left there lead to a confirmation of what when there I was told, that a majority will be for Jackson. God prosper the holy cause of Liberty & the rights of our Country, against the too visible corruption & degeneracy of the times. How about Jersey ? ” 927 Barry, William T. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 18, 1830. 928 Forsyth, John. Secretary of State. A. L. S.4to. Feb. 26, 1834. 929 Butler, Benj. F. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. New York, June i i, 1845. 104 930 Kendall, Amos. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, Nov. 26, 1830. And A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 27. 1843. 2 pieces 931 Dickerson, Mahlon. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 4to. Suckasunny, Nov. 29, 1841. 932 Ingham, Sami. D. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L. S. 4to- Asbury, Dickens. Sec. of Treas’y ad interim. A. L. S. 4to. Taney, Roger B. Sec. of War. L. S. 4to and D. S. 4to. Cass, Lewis. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 4to. Berrien, Jno. Macpherson. Atty. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Branch, Jno. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to and A. L. S. 4to. Woodbury, Levi. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 4to. And Duane, Wm. J. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L. S. 4to. 10 pieces 933 Van Euren, Martin. Eighth President. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Washington, Dec. 15, 1833. 934 The Same. A. L. S. with initials, 4to. No date. 935 Poinsett, Joel R. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. Charleston, June 5, 1834. 936 Niles, John M. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Nov. 10, 1832. And A. L. S. 4to. Hartford, May 11,1835. 2 pieces 937 Forsyth, John. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 4to. Woodbury, Levi. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 4to. Butler, Benj. F. Sec. of War. L. S. 4to. Grundy, Felix. Atty. Genl. L. S. 4to. Gilpin, Henry D. Atty. Genl. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to, A. L. S. 4to, and A. L. S. 8vo. Dickerson, Mahlon. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S 4to. And Paulding, Jas. K. Sec. of Navy. 9 pieces 938 Harrison, Gen. William H. Ninth President. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. North Bend, April 12, 1839. To James Hall. And Signature of his wife, Anna Harrison. 939 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo. North Bend. Nov. 22, 1839. 940 Tyler, John. Vice President and President. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 6, 1845. WRITTEN WHILST PRESIDENT. To Jno. Y. Mason, with franked address. 941 Webster, Daniel. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 12, 1829. 105 942 Ewing, Thomas. Secretary of Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Sept. 15, 1842. 943 Crittenden, John J. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 17, 1848. To Jno. Y. Mason. 944 Granger, Francis. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 19, 1841. 945 Badger, George E. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 15, 1851. 946 Tyler, John. Tenth President. A. L. S. 4to. Green- way, June 16, 1827. To John Rutherford, with address. Regretting his being tmable to attend the Anniversary of the Richmond Fayette Light Artillery. At the end of the letter he proposes a toast: “ The brave volunteers, the soldiers of freedom, the last drop of his blood and last breath of his nostrils are held by him in Trust but for his co?intry’s benefit." 947 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo. Sherwood Forest, Nov. 15, 1852, with an autograph postscript signed by his wife, Julia Gardiner Tyler. 948 Webster, Daniel. Secretary of State. L. S. 4to. Washington, Aug. 12, 1841. 949 Legar, Hugh S. Secretary of State. A. L. S., 3 pages, 4to. Charleston, Aug. 10, 1840. 950 Nelson, Jno. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 15, 1844. 951 Calhoun, Jno. C. Secretary of State. A. L S. 4to. Wash- ington, Dec. 10, 1833. Signed also by Warren R. Davis and others. 952 Forward, Walter. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, April 29 , 1 841 . 953 Ewing, Thomas. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Aug. 12, 1833. 954 Porter, James M. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. Easton, July 30, 1840. 95 5 Wilkins, William. Secretary of War. A. L. S., 2 pages, 8vo. Homewood, June 28, 1859. io6 956 Wickliffe, Chas. A. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, April 26, 1850. 957 Gilmer, Thomas W. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 4to. July 7, 1841. 958 Mason, John Y. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 4to. March t, 1833. 959 Upshur, Abel P. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 4to. Spencer John S. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L. S. 4to. And A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Bibb, Geo. M. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L. S. 4to. Crittenden, Jno. J. Att’y Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Badger, Geo. E. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. Henshaw, David. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. 7 pieces 960 Polk, James K. Eleventh President. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 8, 1834. To Hon. M. Dickerson. 961 Dallas, George M. Vice President. A. L. S. 4to. Apri 13, 1829. To Jos. M. Linnard, President of Common Council of Philadelphia. Resigning as Mayor of Philadelphia and infoinning that he intends to take the oath as United States District Attorney. 962 Buchanan, James. Secretary of State and President of the U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Wheatland, June 18, 1853. To Geo. Platt, with addressed envelope. 963 Walker, Robert J. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. No date. 964 Marcy, William M. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Albany, March 19 (1834). 965 Nelson, John. Attorney General. A. L. S. 2 pages, /|to. Naples, Oct. 8, 1832. To Edward Livingston. 966 Mason, John Y. Attorney General. A. L. S. 8vo. Clifford, Nathan. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Toucey, Isaac. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Johnson, Cass. P. M. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. And L. S. 4to. 5 pieces 967 Taylor, Zachary. Twelfth President. Major Genl. in the War with Mexico. A. L. S. 4to. Baton Rouge, Aug. 15, 1848. To Henry M. Brooks. LINE. 107 968 The Same. Military Endorsement. Head Quarters, Fort Jessup, Feb. 3, 1845. Signed also by Genl. Winfield Scott. 8vo. 969 The Same. Signature and two lines autograph. 970 Fillmore, Millard. Vice President and President. F. S. 4to. Washington, June 25, 1852. And Autograph Pre- sentation signed on the back of an engraved portrait of Mrs. Abigail Fillmore. 971 Johnson, Reverdy. Secretary of War. A. F. S. 2 pages, 4to. Baltimore, March 28, 1829. 972 Collamer, Jacob. Postmaster General. A. F. S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, Jan. 30, 1849. To J. J. Crittenden. A confidential letter in reference to the Cabinet of President Taylor. 973 Clayton, John M. Sec. of State. L. S. 4to. Meredith, William M. Sec. of Treasury. A. F; S. 2 pages, 4to. Crawford, George W. Sec. of War. A. F. S. 4to. Mason, John Y. Sec. of Navy. A. F. S. 8vo. Preston, Wm. B. Sec. of Navy. F. S. 4to. And Ewing, Thos. Sec. of Interior. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. 6 pieces 974 Fillmore, Millard. Thirteenth President. A. F. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 4, 1841. To W. A. Coleman. 975 King, William R. President pro tem. of the Senate. A. F. S. 4to. Senate Chamber, Feb. 3, 1824. 976 Webster, Daniel. Secretary of State. A. F. S. 4to. No date. 977 Everett, Edward. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, March 6, 1834. 978 Corwin, Thomas. Secretary of theTreasury. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, Oct. 2, 1852. 979 Scott, Winfield. Secretary of War. Major General. A. L. S. with initials, 2 pages, 4to. New York, Oct. 30, i860. An important historical paper giving General Scott’s view on the eve of the Civil War. This is the original autograph draft of the letter to the Secretary of War. io8 “ Lieut General Scotts respects to the Secretary of War To say. — That a copy of his ‘ Views ’ &c was despatched to the President, yesterday, in great haste, but the copy intended for the Secretary, better transcribed (herewith) was not in time for the mail, General S. would be happy if the latter could be substituted for the former It will be seen that the ‘ Views ’ only apply to a case of secession that make & gap in the present Union. The falling off (say) of Texas or of all the Atlantic States, from the Potomac South, was not within the scope of General G’s provisional remedies. It is his opinion that instructions should be given, at once, to the commanders of the Barancas, Forts Moultrie and Monroe to be on their guard against surprises and cotip de main. As to regular approaches nothing can be said or done at the time without Voluuters. There is one company at Boston, one here (at the Narrows) one at Plattsburg, one at Augusta Georgia, & one at Baton Rouge — in all five companies, ouly, within reach to garrison or reinforce the Forts men- tioned in the ‘ Views ’ General Scott is all solicitude for the Safety of the Union. He is, however not without hope that all dangers and difficulties will pass away without leaving a Scar or a painful recollection behind The Secretary’s most Ob’t Servant New York Oct. 30. i860 W. S.” 980 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo. Dec. 28, 1815. 981 Kennedy, John P. Secretary of the Navy. Author. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 20, 1844. 982 Conrad, Chris. M. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 4to‘ Crittenden, John J. Atty. Gen. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to' Hall, Nathan K. P.-M. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Hubbard’ Samuel D. P.-M. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Graham, William A’ Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. McKennan, Thos. M. T. Seel- of Int. A. L. S. 4to. And Stuart, Alex. H. H. Sec. o Int. A. L. S. 4to. 7 pieces 983 Pierce, Franklin. Fourteenth President. A. L. S. 8vo Keene, Oct. 3, n. d. 984 Cass, Lewis. President /VtP of the Senate. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 23, 1856. 985 Guthrie, James. Secretary of Treasury. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Louisville, April i, 1857. 986 Davis, Jefferson. Secretary of War. President of the Confederate States. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 27, 1848. Signed also by Geo. M. Dallas and others. 109 987 Cushing, Caleb. Attorney General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Newburyport, May 9, 1838. 988 Campbell, James. P.-M. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Dobbin, James C. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. McClel- land, Robert. Sec. of Int. A. L. S. 4to. 3 pieces 989 Buchanan, James. Fifteenth President. A. J . S. 4to. Washington, Dec. 17, 1844. 990 Breckenridge, John C. Vice President. A. L. S. 8vo. July 10, 1854. 991 Black, Jeremiah S. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 8\m. Aug. I, 1866. And A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 2 pieces 992 Cobb, Howell. Secretary of the Treasury. Maj. Gen. in the Confederate States Army. A. L. S. 4to. Washing- ton, March 6, 1848. 993 Thomas, Philip F. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 8vo. Baltimore, Aug. 16, 1859. 994 Floyd, John B. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Dee. 3 I, 1858. 995 Holt, Joseph. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 8vo. Nov. 30, 1857. And A. L. S. 8vo. Sept. 8, 1868. 2 pieces 996 Stanton, Edwin M. Attorney General. L. S 4to. Washington, Jan. 2, 1864. Appointing W. C. Hall Cap tarn of the 2gd Regiment colored {jiegro') Troops. 997 King, Horatio. Postmaster General. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, Nov. 9, 1878. 998 Thompson, Jacob. Secretary of Interior. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. 15, 1845. 999 Guthrie, James. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 4to (3). Dix, Gen. Jno. A. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 4to. And Brown, Aaron V. P. M. Gen. A. L. S. 4to. 5 pieces LINCOLN’S LETTER LAYING TRACKS FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION. 1000 Lincoln, Abraham. Sixteenth President. Emanci- pated the Slaves. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Springfield, I 10 April 14, i860. To Jame.s F. Babcock. VERY FINE. An Important letter in reference to his nomination. “James F. Babcock, Esq. My Dear Sir. Reaching home, after a short absence, I find your obliging letter of the 8th. I was very anxious for the result in Connecticut and am much gratified that it is all safe. As to the Presidential nomination, claiming no greater exemption from selfishness than is common, I still feel that my whole aspiration should be, and therefore must be, to be placed anywhere, or nowhere, as may appear most likely to advance our cause. As to the names of confidential friends here, with whom you might correspond, I give you. David Davis, Bloomington, 111. Julius White, Chicago, “ Dr. J. A. W. Buck, Aurora, “ A. Sympson, Carthage. “ I will add that Hon, J. W. Grimes & Hon. S. R. Curtis, Senator & Representative from Iowa, are very friendly to me, though I do not know that they favor my nomination. The following named gentle- men are probably for me, — and would like to correspond with you. Hon. Sami Galloway, Columbus, O. “ Robt Robert C. Schenck, Da)don O. “ J. W. Gordon, Indianapolis, la. W. T. Page, Esq. Evansville, la. Hawkins Taylor, Esq. Keokuk Iowa. Please do not understand that I wish to test you with the opening of a correspondence with all these gentlemen. I mean no more than to furnish you the names, and leave the rest to your own pleasure. Please make my respects to your family and believe me Yours very truly A. Lincoln ’’ 1 00 1 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo. Executive Mansion, Washington, Sep. 9, 1864. WRITTEN WHILST PRESIDENT. “ Hon Secretary of War. My dear Sir, I am appealed to by the proprietors of papers here because they have to get telegraphed back to them from New York, Matter which goes from the War Department. Might not this be avoided without harm or inconvenience to any? Yours truly A. Lincoln ” 1002 The Same. Autograph endorsement of 6 lines, signed, on the back of a letter to him from David Pearce, date St. Louis, May 24, 1853. 1 1 1 “ It is thought the David Miller, mentioned in this letter, now lives in Round Prairie, Sangamon County, and is connected, by marriage with the family of the late Francis Taylor. Clinton, Oct. 15, 1855. A Lincoln ” 1003 Hamlin, Hannibal. Vice President. A. L. S. 8vo. Bangor, Nov. 22, 1864. 1004 Johnson, Andrew. Vice President and President of the U. S. L. S. 8vo. Washington, March 25, 1861. 1005 The Same. Autograph, as frank, on an envelope. 1006 Seward, William H. Secretary of State. A. D. S. 4to. Sep. 14, 1858. 1007 Chase, Salmon P. Secretary of Treasury. A. L. S. 8vo. Treasury Dept., April 4, 1861. 1008 Fessenden, William P. Secretary of the Treasury. A L. S. 8vo. Feb. 15, 1858. 1009 Stanton, Edwin M. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 8vo. Oct. 15, 1859. 1 010 Bates, Edwin. Attorney General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. St. Louis, Nov. 13, 1848. 1011 Speed, James. Attorney General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, Feb. 15, 1870. 1012 Blair, Montgomery. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, Jan. 8, 1881. 1013 Dennison, William. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Columbus, Sept. 12, 1878. 1014 Welles, Gideon. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 6 pages, 8vo. Washington, May 24, 1862. To Gen. R. C. Hale. An interesting letter, giving an account of a trip ivith a portion of Goldsboro2igJi s squadron tip the James river, and also of a visit to Genl. McClellan' s camp at Cumberland. 1015 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Washington, April 19, 1861. “ Matters look formidable since the conspirators have coerced Vir- ginia into secession, but it will only make the struggle greater and less certain. ’ ’ I I 3 1016 Smith, Caleb. Secretary of the Interior. A. L. S. 4to. Indianapolis, March 21, 1 860. 1017 Usher, John P. Secretary of the Interior. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Leavenworth, May 29, 1869. 1018 Seward, William H. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 8vo. Dep’l of State, Washington, Aug. 12, 1865. 1019 McCulloch, Hugh. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Cameron, Simon. Sec. of War. L. S. 4to. 2 pieces 1020 Johnson, Andrew. Seventeenth President. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 24, 1868. 1021 The Same. Signature, as frank, on an addressed envelope. 1022 McCulloch, Hugh. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Sept. 5, 1883. 1023 Grant, U. S. Secretary of War. President and General of the U. S. Army. D. S. folio. Dec. 9, 1867. 1024 Schofield, Jno. M. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March ii, 1869. To Gen. Grant, tendering his resignation as Secretary of War. 1025 Stanberry, Henry. Attorney General. A. L. S. 8vo. Cincinnati, April 5, 1869. 1026 Browning, Orville H. Attorney General. A. L. S. 4to. Quincy, March 26, 1863. And A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, Feb. 29, 1868. 2 pieces 1027 Evarts, William M. Attorney General. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, March 30, 1879. 1028 Randall, Alex. W. Postmaster General. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, Sept. 17, 1868. 1029 Harlan, James. Secretary of Interior. A. L. S. 8v’'o. And Welles, Gideon. Secretary of Navy. L. S. 4to. 2 pieces 1030 Welles, Gideon. Secretary of the Navy. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Hartford, Jan. 25, 1861. To R. C. Hale. An interesting letter in reference to his probable appoint- ment as Secretary of the Navy. “ My name has been canvassed with others, and that Mr. L. has indicated his own disposition to call me either to the P. O. or Navy Depattment I do not doubt. * * * Gov. Banks, C. F. Adams & Amos Tack have each their friends. The last was in Congress with Lincoln. ■*■ * * if matters can work along till Lincoln can have ■ an opportunity of satisfying the right-minded & deluded, that he is not the Ogre he has been represented, we may hope a satisfactory solution.” 1031 Grant, U. S. Eighteenth President. General of the Union Army. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, March 16, 1868. To J. M. Holland. “ Please accept my thanks for the compliment paid me in placing my name upon the list of honory members of the Maryland Assembly.” 1032 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Washington, Sept. 16, 1867. To Mr. Washburne. “ Your favor was duly received and as you request I write you a few lines in reply. I can not gratify you however either with good news or much of it. There is nothing plain to me in public matters except what the public have as much opportunity to judge as I have. Indeed it would seem that some of the newspaper correspondents are more in the confidence of the Executive than I am. Your letter to Badeau indicates that we may expect you here soon, when we can talk over present appearances.” 1033 The Same. Autogragh on frank, as addressed Ex- ecutive Mansion envelope. 1034 Colfax, Schuyler. Vice President. A. L. S. 8vo. South Bend, Sept. 7, 1878. 1035 Wilson, Henry. Vice President. A. L. S. 4to. Natic, Sept. 15, 1873. And with Franked Addressed Envelope. Giving a record of his career in the United States Senate. 1036 Washburne, Elihu B. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 8\ o. Fish, Hamilton. Sec. of State. A. D. S. 8vo. Bout- well, Geo. P. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 8vo. Rawlins, Gen. John A. Sec. of War. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Belk- nap, Wm. K. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 4to. Hoar, Ebenezer R. Att’y Gen. A. L. S. 8vo. Ackerman, Amos T. Att’y Gen. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. 7 pieces S 037 Boutwell, Geo. S. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Fish, Hamilton. Sec. of State. L. S. 4to. Belk- nap, Wm. W. Sec. of War. L. S. 8vo. Akerman, Amos T. Att’y Genl. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8\'o. Williams, Geo. H. Att’y Genl. A. L. S. 8vo. Cresvvell, Jno. A. J. P.-M. Genl. A. L. S. 4to. Borie, Adolph E. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Robeson, Geo. M. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 8vo. Co.x, Jacob D. Sec. of Int. I \ . L. S. 4to. Q pieces SHERMAN REBUKES GEN. AMES FOR INTERFERENCE IN THE MISSISSIPPI ELECTIONS. 1038 Sherman, William T. Secretary of War. Lieut. Gen. U. S. Army. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Washington, Sept. 7, 1869. To Genl. A. Ames. Reproving him in gentle terms for undue interference in the election in Mississippi. “ I never did believe that you would or could entertain the idea of giving up your fine Military Station to trust 3'our fortunes as Gover- nor or Senator. I feel as much interest in your honor & success as your own father * * * my object in writing you frankL' and privately, was to warn you against seeming to oppose the formation of a party that proposes to be honest & earnest, though secreth^ you may know they contemplate measures inimical to the present admin- istration. In my judgment all men wish, none less anxiousU- than the Republicans, that the present effect to form State Governments in Virginia, Mississippi and Texas should succeed. Of course it was preferable that those State Governments should be in accord with the present administration, 3'et the first thing is to get a Government in each of these States, that can secure representatives in the Senate & House of Congress.” After speaking of the necessit3' of adminis- trating the test oath, he says: “An3dhing that you have done, or may do, to protect all men, white & black, rich and poor, in the en- joyment of all those lawful rights, command my heartv' approval. Of course I deplore the condition of facts you describe, as a disgrace to our Country, and to humanity itself ; but the cure for it must arise from a slow process of education, refinement and Self interest, that you nor I can not hasten by Militar3' means.” 1039 Delano, Columbus. Sec. of Int. A. L. S.4to. Richard- son, Win. A. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Bristow, Benj. H. Sec. of Treas'y. A. L. S. 4to. Morill, Lot M. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L.S. 8vo. Taft, Alphonse. Sec. of War. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Cameron, Jas. D. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 8vo. Pienepont, Edwards. Att’y Gen. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Jewell, Marshall, P.-M. Gen. A. L. S. 4to. Tynes, Jas. N. P.-M. Gen. A. L. S. 8vo. Chandler, Zachariah. Sec. of Int. L. S. 4to (2). 1 1 pieces 1040 Hayes, Rutherford B. Nineteenth President. A. L. S. 8vo. Cincinnati, Nov\ 3, 1872. To T. L. J. Wood and others. 1041 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo. Executive Mansion, March 8, 1878. To Alex. Williamson. WRITTEN WHILST PRESIDENT. 1042 Wheeler, William A. Vice President. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Malone, July 22, 1878. 1043 Evarts, Wm. M. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Sherman, Jno. Sec. of Treas’y. A. L. S.8vo. McCrary, Geo. W. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 4to and L. S. 4to. Ramse)/, Alex. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Devons. Chas. Att’y Gen. A. L. S. 4to. Kay, David M. P.-M. Gen. A. L. S. 4to. Maynard, Horace, P.-M. Gen. A. L. S. 8vo. Thompson, Rich. W. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 4to and L. S. 4to. Goff, Nathan. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 8vo. And Schurz, Carl. Sec. of Int. L. S. 4to. 1 2 pieces. 1044 Garfield, James A. Twentieth President. A. L. S. 8vo. Hiram, O., June 17, 1873. To Gen. H. M. Cist. 1045 Same. L. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 8, 1869. 1046 The Same. Signature. Programme of Memorial Ser- vices, Sept. 26, 1881, at Philipsburg, Pa., &c. As a lot. 1047 Arthur, Chester A. Vice-President. L. S. 8vo. New York, Sept. 3, 1885. 1048 Blaine, James G. Secretary of State. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 5, 1881. 1049 Windom, William. Secretary of Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, April 22, 1878. 1050 Lincoln, Robert T. Secretary of War. A. L. S. 4to. Chicago, Jan. 19, 1865. 1051 MacVeagh, Wayne. Attorney General. A. L. S. 8vo. James, Thos. L. P.-M. Gen. A. L. S. 8vo. Hunt, Wm. H. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Kirkwood, Samuel J. Sec. of Int. A. L. S. 4to. Iowa City, Nov. 23, 1880. 4 pieces 1052 Arthur, Chester A. Twenty-first President. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. New York, Jan. i i. No year. 1053 Bayard, Thomas F. President Arc of the Senate. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, June 14, 1881. 1054 Blaine, James G. Secretary of State. A. L S. 8vo. Frelinghuysen, P^rederick T. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 4to. Windom, Wm. Sec. of Treasury. A. L. S. 8vo. Folger, Chas. J. Sec. of Treasury. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Gresham, Walter Q. Sec. of Treasury. A. L. S. 4to. Lincoln, Robt. T. Sec. of War. L. S. 8vo. Brewster, Benj. H. Attorney General. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Chandler, Wm. E. Sec. of Navy. A. L. S. 8vo. Teller, Henry M. Sec. of Int. L. S. 4to. g pieces 1055 Cleveland, Grover. Twenty-second President. A. L. S. 8vo. Executive Mansion, PAb. 6, 1888. To Wm. B. Webb, with Addressed Envelope WRITTEN WHILST PRESIDENT. A good letter from a good ma7i. ‘ ‘ I desire to contribute the amount of the enclosed check toward the relief of the poor of the District according to the plan which was to be presented to a meeting called for Saturday night which failed for lack of attendance.” 1056 Hendricks, Thos. A. Vice President. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Indianapolis, Nov. 17, 1864. 1057 Manning, Daniel. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 4to. Fairchild, Chas. S. Sec. of Treas’y. L. S. 8vo. Endi- cott, Wm. C. Sec. of War. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Garland, Augustus H. Att’y Gen. A. L. S. 4to. Vilas, Wm. F. P. M. Gen. A. L. S. 8vo. Whitney, William C. Sec. of Navy. L. S. 4to. Lamar, L. Q. C. Sec. of Int. A. L. S. 8vo. 7 pieces 1058 Fairchild, Chas. S. Secretary of the Treasury. A. L. S. 8vo. Feb. 6, 1887. 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1065 1066 1067 1068 1069 1070 1071 1073 1074 Harrison, Benjamin. Twenty-third President. A. L. S. 8vo, Executive Mansion, Dec. 3, 1889. To Geo. F. Edmund-s. WRITTEN WHILST PRESIDENT. Morton, Levi P. Vice President. A. L. S. 8vo. Wash- ington, n. d. Foster, John VV. Sec. of State. A. L. S. 8vo. Proctor, Redfield. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. and L. S. 4to. Elkins, Stephen B. Sec. of War. A. L. S. 4to. 4 pieces Cabinet Officers. A. L. S. or L. S. 8vo or 4to of Jacob Crovvninshield, H. L. Legare, Timothy Pickering (2), Levi Woodbury, Alphonso Taft, R. Smith and Alex. W. Randall. 8 pieces Eminent Statesmen. A. L. S. or L. S. 8vo and 4to. Theophilus Parsons, Jno. J. McRae, Jas. Harlan, Henry Shaw, Isaac Sheetz, Sami. Smith, A. P. Upshur, &c. 20 pieces Signatures of Gen. U. S. Grant and Members of His Cabinet, with the Seal of each Office affixed. 8 pieces Signatures of Cabinet Officers. Mostly franks. 25 pieces Portraits of Cabinet Officers. 4to. 23 pieces Portraits of Cabinet Officers. 90 pieces Portraits of Cabinet Officers. Bank Note Vignettes. 1 3 pieces Portraits of Presidents. Good Lot. 32 pieces Portraits of Wives of Presidents. 1 1 pieces Lot Portraits of Cabinet Officers, &c. UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. CHIEF JUSTICES. Rutledge, John. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 7, 1776 . To Maj. Gen. Lee. Jay, John. A. L. S. 4to. Albany, April 30, 1800. To Jno. O. Henry. PTNE. Il8 1075 Cushing, William. D. S. with two lines autograph, 4to, Middletown, Feb. i, 1802. 1076 Ellsworth, Oliver. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. (Sep. 29, 1800.) To Mr. Murray. FINE. In reference to the title of the treaty of amity and com- merce with France. 1077 Marshall, John. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Richmond, Feb. 23, 1797. To Gov. Wood. FINE. Respecting the suit of the Indiana Company against Virginia. 1078 Taney, Roger B. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Baltimore, Aug. 23, 1842. To Hon. Henry Baldwin. 1079 Chase, Salmon P. A. L. S. 8vo. May 21, 1864. 1080 Waite, Morrison R. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Toledo, Jan. 23, 1852. “The Town of Manhattan has long since gone into a state of re- tirement. It is located some three miles below this place on the River, and for many years made a desperate effort to control the commercial business of this quarter. It was however unsucessful, and large amounts of money have been wasted in the enterprise.” 1081 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages 8vo. Jan. 7, no year. 1082 Fuller, Mellville W. A. L. S. 8vo. March 12, 1890. ASSOCIATE JUSTICES. 1083 Rutledge, John. A. D. S. small 4to. Jan. i, 1780. Certifying that Edzvard Lloyd of South Carolina is a Second Liejitenant in the Fourth Artillery, Continental Regi- ment. 1084 Wilson, James. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 14, 1795. To Jno. Bar- clay, with address. FINE. 1085 Blair, John. Signer of the Constitution. D. S. small 4to. Marcli4, 1773. Signed also by B. Dandridge. RARE. A Five Pound Note of the Colony of Virginia. 1086 Harrison, Robert H. Secretary to Gen. Washington. A. D. S. folio. July 2, 1777. FINE AND RARE. An important historical paper, giving the standing of the Officers in the Continental Army who held commissions from their respective States. It is written as Military Secretary to Gen. Washington. “The Officers in the Army which lay before Boston in the cam- paign in 1775 were not of Continental appointment, at least those who had commissions held them under the respective State to which they belonged during & towards the close of that campaign, about the time of arranging the Officers for the Army in 1776 and after the arrangement was made. The Officers who had Provincial Commis- sions gave them in & obtained Continental ones of the same date, — those who had never obtained Commissions from the State but yet acted as Officers, were also commissioned by the Continent dating their Rank from the time they were nominated by their respective State. What I have said above does not extend to such Officers only, as continued in the service in 1776 under the arrangement of the Army for that year, but to all Officers who had been employed the preceding year & who made application for Continental Commis- sions, which in a variety of instances were granted after the Army assembled in 1775 was disbanded. Rob. H. Harrison.’’ July 2, 1777. Sec’y.” 1087 Iredell, James. A. L. S. 4to. Raleigh, March 25, 1828. 1088 Johnson, Thomas. M. O. C. A. D. S. small 4to. April 22, 1778. 1089 Patterson, William. Member of the Constitutional Convention. Part of A. L. S. 4to, n. d. 1090 Chase. Samuel. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Annapolis. An interesting letter in reference to an election contest. 1091 Washington, Bushrod. Executor of General Wash- ington. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Rock Hill, Jan. 7, 1804. To Edward S. Bond. An interesting letter in reference to Judge Chase' s trial. The Judge asked for a postponement, and Washington says : “ Bnt his enemies, impatient to get rid of him, would not grant his request. * * * You may suppose the issue when I tell you there were twenty-one members for present trial, & only nine for postponement. A Judge is not more independent than a door- keeper t * Another question before our zoise Congress is whether every free man in the Town of Alex^ shall be allowed the right of suffrage. If I am not mistaken a right like this would be attended with innumerable illgconsequences.’’ 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 1097 1098 1099 1 100 I lOI 1 102 1103 1 104 120 Johnson, William. Arthur of the “ Life of Genl. Greene,” A. L. S. 4to, no date, to Col. Thos. Taylor. Stained. “I must beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance two sons of a very particular Friend of mine, Master Samuel Walter & William J. Washington. It would only be necessary to remember them to your Favour to inform you that the Blood of our great Patriot runs in their Viens. I will add that they are also the Nephews of Mr. Madison.” Livingston, Brockholst. A. L. S. folio. New York, Jul}^ 31, 1797. To Wm. Tilghman, with address. Todd, Thomas. A. D. S. small 4to. Washington, March 16, 1808. Story, Joseph. A. L. S. 8vo. Cambridge, Aug. 10, 1844. And A. L. S. 4to. No date. 2 [)ieces Duval, Gabriel. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, July 20, 1809. Thompson, Smith. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, March 5, 1842. To L. J. Cist. Trimble, Robert. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Paris, March 27, 1815. Stained. McLean, John. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, March 30, 1831. Baldwin, Henry. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 4, ^835- Wayne, James M. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 5, 1835. Barbour, Philip P. A. L, S. 4to. Sept. 29, 1823. Catron, John. A. L. S. 4to. Sparta, July 15, 1816. McKinley, John. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Florence, May 28, 1829. An interesting letter in reference to Jack on s admmistra- tion, upholding his removal from office of those politically opposed to him, and giving his views as to the formation of the Senate Committees. I2I 1 105 Daniel, Peter V. A. L. S. 4to. Richmond, Oct. 2, 1844. 1106 Nelson, Samuel. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. New York, Nov. 21, 1861. 1107 Woodbury, Levi. D. S. small 8vo. Aug. 6, 1831. An order for his salary. 1108 Grier, Robert C. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, Jan. 22, 1858. 1109 Curtis, Benjamin R. A. L. S. 8vo. Boston, March 6, 1858. 11 10 Campbell, John A. A. L. S. 4to. Mobile, Sept. 13, 1 840. nil Clifford, Nathan. A. L. S. 8vo. May 4, 1879. II 12 Swayne, Noah H. A. L. S. 4to. Columbus, Dec. 10, 1838. 1 1 13 Miller, Samuel F. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. April 17, 1869. 1 1 14 Davis, David. A. L. S. 8vo. Bloomington, Nov. 12, 186S. Torn and stained. 1 1 15 Field, Stephen J. A. L. S. in the third person, 8vo. No date. 1 1 16 Stanton, Edwin M. D. S. 8vo. Feb. 28, 1866. 1 1 17 Strong, William. A. L. S.4to. Washington, Feb. 2 1, 1849. 1 1 18 Bradley, Joseph P. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, May 2, 1877. 11 19 Hunt, V/ard. A. L. S. 8vo. Utica, Jan. 19, i860. 1120 Harlan, John M. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 1121 Wood, W. B. A. L. S. 8vo. Dec. 19, 1882. 1122 Matthews, Stanley. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Wash- ington, Dec. 23, 1878. 1123 Gray, Horace. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Washington, Dec. 29. No year. 122 1124 Blatchford, Samuel. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, March 15, 1884. 1125 Lamar, L. Q. C. A. L. S. 8vo. Feb. 6. No year. 1 1 26 Portraits of Justices of the Supreme Court of the U. S., including some private plates. 4to and 8vo. 2 i pieces SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA. CHIEF JUSTICES. 1127 Lloyd, David. 1717. D. S. folio. Oct. 28, 1699. Signed also by John Swift and Richard Goud. An assignment of land in Plymouth township. 1128 Langhorne, Jeremiah. 1739. D. S., with five-line autograph. Folio. Oct. 2, 1707. 1129 Kinsey, John. 1743. A. D.S. folio. April 17, 1738. 1130 Allen, William. 1767. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Oct. 12, 1770. To Samuel Galloway. 1 13 I The Same. D. S. 3 pages, folio. Jan. 31, 1771. An interesting historical paper, being the disposition of Sheriff Peter Kerhlein, in reference to the manner in which he attempted to arrest for rioting, Lazarus Stewart and others who had taken refuge in a fort at Wyoming. Their refusal to surrender and the manner in which they escaped after killing one and zvounding several other deputies. 1132 Chew, Benjamin. 1774. A. D. S. folio. March ii, 1788. And A. D. S. folio. Aug. 12, 1808. 2 pieces 1133 McKean, Thomas. 1777. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Feb. 25, 1800. 1134 Shippen, Edward. 1799. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, June 18, 1790. And A. D. S. 4to. June 8, 1805. 2 pieces 1135 Tilghman, William. 1806. A. L. S. 4to. July 9, 1802. And D. S. folio. June 18, 1817. 2 pieces 123 1136 Gibson, John B. 1827. A. L. S. 4to. Harrisburg, May 22, 1849. And L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 1841. Signed also by Judges Molton C. Rogers, Chas. Huston, Jno. Kennedy, and Thos. Sergeant. 2 pieces 1137 Black, Jeremiah S. 1851. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, May 5, 1858. 1138 Lewis, Ellis. 1851. A. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Feb. 10, 1853. And A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 2 pieces 1139 Lowrie, Walter H. 1857. A. L. S. 8vo. Pittsburgh, June 20, 1859. 1 140 Woodward, George W. 1863. A. L. S. 8vo and 4to. Various dates. 3 pieces 1141 Thompson, James. 1867. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1864. 1142 Read, John M. 1872. A. L. S. 4to. Various dates. 2 pieces 1 143 Sharswood, Geo. 1878. A. L. S. 4to and 8vo. Various dates. 2 pieces 1144 Mercur, Ulysses. 1882. A.L.S.8vo. Jan. 18,1869- 1145 Mitchell, James T. A. L. S. in the third person, 8vo. Nov. 17, 1882. ASSOCIATE JUSTICES, SUPREME COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA. 1146 Willing, Thomas. 1767. D. S. folio. Jan. 28, 1800. Signed also by Jacob Read, John Laurance, Elias Boudinot, and Robt. Smith. 1147 Atlee, William Augustus. 1777. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Lancaster, May 25, 1781. To Jos. Reed, with address. An interesting historical letter in reference to the condition of the Barracks at Lancaster and the disputes between the Light Horse and Militia Guards. “ We have had some dispute bet-ween the Light Horse, who are stationed here & the Militia Guards, one of the Dragoons in attempting to force his way into the Guard House at the Barrack 124 was the other day killed by the centry ou duty there, & as they seem to speak of revenge the Inhabitants seem apprehensive of some further mischief, I have no doubt but the Officers will do everything in their power to keep them in order & am per- suaded the Militia will be watchful, but shou’d a party of these people attack the guard in the night ( which was apprehended & believed to have been their intention a few nights since) the Prisoners wou’d probably take that opportunity to force their way from the Barracks & the consequences would be sad, this consideration has induced me to order the Blockhouses at the four corners of the StocKade to be put in order, so that the whole of the Militia ordered for Guards, as well as those on, as those off Duty, may live in there, & not be scattered thro’ the Town by Billets. They vdll then be ready at their posts in case of any alarm.” 1148 Bryan, George. 1780. D. S. 3 pages, folio. March 5 . 1785- 1149 Growdon, Lawrence. 1750. L. S. folio. Trevose, Nov. 1, 1755. To Rich. Peters. Begging that somebody else be put in Comicil in his stead. 1150 Rush, Jacob. 1784. A. L. S. 4to. Reading, Jan. 2, 1802. 1151 Yeates, Jasper. 1791. A. L. S. 4to and folio. Various dates. 2 pieces 1152 Smith, Thomas. 1794. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Phila- delphia, June 22, 1797. To Jasper Yeates. A humorous friendly letter, which he commences ” Confound your piddling particularity . I have suffered an im- posable injury from it,” &c. 1153 Brackenridge, Hugh H. 1799. Author of ‘‘ Modern Chivalry.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Sept. 20, 1792. 1154 The Same. L. S. 4to. Pittsburg, July 18, 1800. 1155 Duncan, Thomas. 1817. A. L. S. 4to. Carlisle, Jan. 19, 1804. 1156 Rogers, Molton C. 1826. A. L. S. 4to. Lancaster, Nov. 27, 1816. 1157 Huston, Charles. 1826. A. L. S. 4to. Various dates. 2 pieces A. L. S. 8vo. 1158 1159 1 160 1 161 1 162 1163 1 164 1 165 1166 1 167 1 168 125 Binney, Horace. 1827. Declined. Feb. 4, 1815. Tod, John. 1827. A. L. S. 4to. Bedford, Feb. 9, 1827. Smith, Frederick. 1828. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Reading, June 3, 1826. Ross, John. 1830. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Phila- delphia, Jan. 21, 1818. Sergeant, Thomas. 1834. A. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1823. Signed also by Peter S. Du Ponceau. Opinion upon the question “ Is stock in the Schuylkill Navigation Company real or personal estate ? ’ ’ Burnside, Thomas. dates. 1845. L. S. 4to. Various 2 pieces Bell, Thomas S. 1846. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1852. Chambers, George. 1851. A. L. S. 4to. Cham- bersburg, June 17, 1820. Knox, John C. 1853. L- S. 8vo. Philadelphia, June 20, 1861. Portraits of Judges of the Supreme Court of Penna., including some private plates. 8vo and 4to. 15 pieces PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF PENNSYLVANIA. IMPORTANT LETTER FROM WILLIAM PENN. Penn, William. Founder and Proprietor of Pennsyl- vania. A. L. S., with initial. 3 pages, folio. Philadel- phia, ye 9th of ye 12th mo., 1683. To the Marquis of Halifax. An important letter. Published in Penn's memoirs, relat- ing to his dispute with Lord Baltimore and of the early settlers in Pennsylvania. “ Our Capitol Town is advanced to about 150 very tolerable Houses for wooden ones, they are on both ye navigable Rivers y'" bound ye 126 Ends or sides of ye Town. The Farmers have gott their Winter corn in ye ground. I suppose we may be five hundred Farmers strong. I settled y’m in Villages dividing five Thousand Acres among t’em, fifteen or twenty families, as their ability is to plant it. Germans, Dutch and French are concern’d in our Prosperity w’th their own, for here are come three parties (one of each) as Spyes to ye multi- tude, they say, behinde, y’t on their report will also embarque w’th us. The Germans are falln upon Flax & Hemp, ye French on Vine- yards. Here grow wilde an incredible Number, of Vines, y’t tho’ Savage, & so not so excellent, besides ye much Wood & Shade sower y’m, they yield a pleasant Grape & I have drunk a good clarett, tho : small & greenish of Capt Rappe’s Vintage of ye Savage grape. The only Interruption I meet w’th is from ye Unkindness of my Neigh- bour Proprietor ye L’d Baltimore, who not only refuseth compliance to ye Kings com’ands, & ye Grant, He & ye Dnke have gratiously made me but as impatient of ye Decision, of our Joynt Sovereign, would anticipate yt by indirect waies of his own, who to say tend, by ye course of his affaires, yields him as little regard as ever he can, he taketh himself to be a Prince, y’t even to his fellow subject & Br9 Proprietor, can of right determine differences by force, & we have been threatned w’th Troops of Horse (w’ch are fine things to ye wood) to reduce those part in my possession to his Power & Great- ness, ay, tho’ King & Duke had y’m jointly before, & so were pleased to deliver y’m to me. and till I had preached another Doctrine to him, as y’l }'e King was Lord Chief Justice & high Sheriff of America, y’l he finally must judge, eject & give Possession, he refuseth to go w’th me to King & Counsel, Sa3'ing he had nothing to do with King & Counsel, but would have his Right where he could gett it. He also told me, mj' Patent had a Proviso & Exception of Appeals, but his had not. I told him, ye omission was not a Priviledge, but a Prejudice, in my opinion, however Soveraignty was reseived, I was sure, & if ye King was not appealable from Maryland, he was not Soveraigu of Maryland, but ye L’d Baltimore. This soften’d a little to his Dut}^, & now he pretends to referr, as do I, w’th an intire Sub- mission. My case I send as an Answer to his Demand, To w’ch I only pray leave to add, y’l he never was in possession & he conse- quently looseth nothing by ye want of it, 3-’! he never had, further he never claimed it, not of 3’e Dutch for twent3- six 3'ears after his Grant, nor of ye Swedes for seven and forty years, ye one having ye upper part of ye River & 3'e other so with, 3-6 Dutch, 3’e Lower & all ye Bay, w’ch in an improved Countr3' is a forfeiture b3’ Omission & Neglect, more it must be in a wild place, when 3’e Land is not ye six- tieth part to ye Labour. To this I add, he never run his Line, nor fixt his Bounds, & w’th submission, when there are no Boundaries, Possession, nor Claymant, but long unquestioned Possession on another side, there can be no Title pleadable ag't 3*e Planters * * * I have lead ye greatest colony into America, 3’’1 ever an3' man did 127 upon a private credit & ye most prosperous beginning, j'’t ever were on it, and to be bound among us. And, if this Lord (who may remember y’l his county was cutt out of Virginia, to ye great Abate- ment of ye Interest of ye Province, & this not for Debt, or Salaries due, but as meer Grace) shall cary away this poor Ewe Lamb too, my voyage will be a ruinous one to me & my Partners w’ch God defend, and my honourable friends. I shall only pray y’t my case may be remembered & recom’ended to ye King b}' my Noble friend ye Marquis of Halifax. I am not to be blamed for this Liberty, w’n it shall be considered how great a place his Witt, Honour & Abilities have with ye King,” &c. 1169 The Same. Parchment D. S. folio. Jan. 6, 1701. A deed for land in Pennsylvania. 1170 Markham, William. Deputy Governor, 1681. D. S. folio. Sept. 9, 1696. Signed also by Pat. Robinson. A warra7it for the election of Assemblymen from Chester. 1 17 1 The Same. D. S. And three lines Autograph. Phila- delphia, Sept. 27, 1693. 1172 Blackwell, John. Deputy Governor, 1688. A. L. S. 2 pages, folio. Boston, May 15, 1690. VERY FINE. An interesting letter informing of the election of Wni. Lloyd as President of Council, and giving a long account of an ungenerous treatinent he received in Philadelphia,. 1173 Fletcher, Benjamin. Colonial Governor of New York and Pennsylvania, 1693. D. S. small 4to. New York, Jan. 25, 1693. 1174 Shippen, Edward. President of the Council, 1703. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Feb. 22, 1709. Signed also by James Logan. Stained in the fold. 1175 Penn, John. Proprietor of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8 VO. The Solitude, Sept. 7. No year. 1176 The Same. D. S. folio. May 25, 1774. Torn in the folds. And Parchment. D. S. folio. Dec. 14, 1774. 2 pieces 1177 Penn, Richard. Proprietor of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages 4to. Philadelphia, n. d. 1178 Penn, Thomas. Proprietor of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Shirley, Dec. 26, 1745- FINE. 128 1179 Penn, — . Autographs on parchment of Richard Penn, John Penn, and Thos. Penn. Each with the seal in red wax. 3 pieces 1180 Gordon, Patrick. Lieutenant Governor. 1626. D. S. folio. May 12, 1728. Instructions for the apprehension of Walter and fohn Winter for murdering an Indian chief and his wife. 1181 Lcgan, Janies. President of Council. 1736. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, Oct. 22, 1730. To Nicholas Scull. In referc 7 ice to survey of lands for the Fenn estate. 1182 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. No date. Stained. 1183 Thomas, George. Lieutenant Governor. 1746. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Nov. i, 1745. 1184 The Same. D. S. folio. Dec. 15, 1739. Torn in the folds. 1185 Hamilton, James. Lieutenant Governor. 1748. A. D. S. small 4to. March 13, 1769. 1186 The Same. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Sep. 27, 1753. 1187 Morris, Robert Hunter. Deputy Governor. 1754 - L. S. 2 pages, folio. Philadelphia, July 20, 1755. Fine. An important historical letter complaining of the actions of the Assembly in wishing to tax the proprietary estate. Of the military affairs he says : ‘ ‘ The leaving a Province situated & circumstanced as this is without a Militia and open to the attacks of the enemy, is so dangerous to the safety of all British America, that I think the several Governments should joyn in laying the matter before the Ministry, that proper measures may be taken before it be too late. For however they may diSer with me about the mode of raising and disposing of money for the Publick Service, there can be no reason against Establishing a regular Militia to enable the People to defend themselves, without which, the remote Settlements must be given up and the inhabitants become a prey to the Indians. How the Assembly of this Province when they first met on ye 23d of July, acted with that Spirit and Harmony that become the Subjects of Britain upon occasion of the late defeat, and Contributed a Supply adquate to their circumstances, we might have stood a good chance to have retieved our honour, and taken the french fort this season. But their conduct has been such that I am convinced they never intended to do anything against the 129 french, or for the defence of the Province. Genl Shirley, you will see by the Inclosed Letter has Expectations that these Governments are forming an Expedition against Fort Duquesne, and has therefore sent orders to Col. Dunbar to turn his forces that way. But as nothing is or will be done by the Province, I do not think an enterprise of that kind can be undertaken this season, and think it more advisable for these troops to reinforce Shirle}^ which ma}’ enable him to take and secure that important post at Niagara, which once done, the more southern places will fall into our hands without much difficulty. ’ ’ 1188 The Same D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Oct. 20, 1754. 1189 Denny, William. Lieutenant Governor, 1756. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Oct. 4, 1759, with seal. Torn. PENNSYLVANIA STATE GOVERNMENT IN THE REVOLUTION. 1190 Franklin, Benjamin. Chairman of the Committee of Safety and President of the Supreme Executive Council. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 4to. London, Aug. 28, 1767. To his Wife. VERY FINE. “ My dear child I have staid too long in London this Summer, and now sensibly feel the want of my usual Journey to preserve my Health. There- fore I this Morning am to set for a trip to Paris. Sir John Pringle the Queen’s Physician, goes with me. He has Leave for Six Weeks only, her Majesty being again pregnant. I shall write to you from thence,” &c. 1191 Wharton, Thomas. President of the Supreme Execu- tive Council. A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, March 27,, 1777. 1192 Ryan, Geo. Acting President of the Supreme Execu- tive Council. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, June 26, 1783. Signed also by Robert Knox. 1193 Reed, Joseph. President of the Supreme Executive Council. Aide to Genl. Washington. M. O. C. A. D. S.. 3 pages, folio. Philadelphia, Feb. 12,1772. A Brief of Title and Opinion. 1194 The Same. D. S. 4to. Nov. 18, 1779 - And Oct. 13- 1 779- ^ pieces 130 ! 195 Moore, William. Vice President of the Supreme Ex- ecutive Council. D. S. 4to. Philadelphia, March 6, 1781. 1196 Dickinson, John. President of the Supreme Executive Council. Anthor of “ A Farmer’s Letter.” D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1784. 1197 The Same. A. D. S. 4to. Fairhill, Sept. 29, 1783. To Cadwalder Morris. 1 198 Franklin, Benjamin. President of the Supreme Execu- tive Council. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. D. S. folio. Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1788. Signed as President. 1199 Ewing, James. Vice President of the Supreme Execu- tive Council. D. S. 2 pages, folio. No date. Signed also by John Armstrong, Jr. 1200 Irvine, James. Vice President of the Supreme Execu- tive Council. D. S. 4to. Philadelphia, April 12, 1785. Mounted. 1201 Biddle, Charles. Vice President of the Supreme Ex- ecutive Council. A. L. S. 4to. Feb. i, 1791. 1202 Redick, David. Vice President of the Supreme Ex- ecutive Council. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Feb. 22, 1 802. 1203 Muhlenberg, Peter. Vice President ot the Supreme Executive Council. Parchment D. S. folio. Sept. 5, 1788. Signed also b\^ Charles Biddle. And A. D. S. by Charles Biddle. Philadelphia, Dec. 3, 1787. 2 pieces, 1204 Ross, Geo. Vice President of the Supreme Executive Council. D. S.- 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1789. GOVERNORS OF PENNSYLVANIA. 1205 Mifflin, Thomas. Governor of Pennsylvania. Officer in the Revolution. A. D. S. 4to. Falls of Schuylkill, March 30, 1787. And D. S. folio, July i i, 1794. 2 pieces 1 206 The Same. Parchment. D. S. folio. Dec. 8, 1789. J207 McKean, Thomas. Governor of Pennsylvania. Signer of the Declaration of Independence. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, May 23, 1801. V/ritten while Governor of Pennsylvania, directing com- missions to be issued to certain officers, and a ivarrant to be made out for the execution of Martin Toomy. “Justice must take its course. Blood for blood is a just restitution ; and so heinous a crime as murder ought to receive an exemplary punishment, not only with a view to deter others from committing the like horrid action, but also to rid society of the fear of the offender’s repeating the foul deed.’’ J2o8 The Same. D. S. folio. Lancaster, Aug. 2, 1825. 1209 Heister, Joseph. Governor of Pennsylvania. D. S. folio. No date. Signed also by Henry A. Muhlenberg, Edward B. Hubley, George D. B. Keim, and others. A petition to President A 7 idrew Jackso 7 t, asking that Major Peter Muhlenberg be appointed Naval Officer at Philadelphia. I i' 2 \o Shunk, Francis R. Governor of Pennstdvania. L. S. 4to. March 17, 1847. And Printed Broadside. General Orders for Volunteers for the Mexican War. Issued by Gov. Shunk, May 23, 1846, as a Lot. 1211 Bigler, William. Gov'ernor of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 8vo and 4to. Various dates. 6 pieces 1212 Curtin, Andrew G. War Governor of Pennsylvania. Bellefonte, Dec. 30, 1867. A confidential letter hi reference to his candidacy for Vice President, and mentions that Gen. Grant is his choice for President. 1213 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo and 4to. Various dates. 6 pieces 1214 Geary, Gen. John W. Governor of Penna. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. San Francisco, June 29, 1850. 5215 Hartranft, Gen. John F. Governor of Penna. A. L. S. 8vo. Various dates. 2 pieces 1216 Peters, Richard. Secretary to a Succession of Gover- nors of Penna. A. D. S. small 4to. July 29, 1742. 1217 Rittenhouse, David. First Director of the Mint. Astronomer. D. S. small 4to. Dec. i, 1794 - 132 12 1 8 Governors of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. and L. S. 8vo or 4to of J. Andrew Shulze, Wni. Findley, Geo. Wolf, Joseph Ritner, David R. Porter, Wm. F. Johnston, James Pollock, Wm. F. Packer, A. G. Curtin, Henry M. Hoyt and James A. Beaver. 14 pieces 1219 Governors of Pennsylvania. Documents signed by Wm. P'. Packer, Wm. Bigler, Jas. A. Beaver, Wm. Findlay, Simon Snyder (2) and J. A. Shulze. 7 pieces 1 220 Documents signed by various Pennsylvania State Ofifi- cers. As a lot. 122 1 8 Portraits of Governors of Pennsylvania, mostly Colonial. Private plates. 4to. 1222 12 Portraits of Governors of Penns}dvania. 1223 Portrait of Wm. Penn. Engraved by D. Edwin. Large paper. 1224 Portrait of Wm. Bigler. Engraved on stone by A. Newsam. Folio. PROVOSTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA. 1225 Smith, Rev. William. First Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. Pronounced the Eulogies on Genl. Montgomery and Dr. Franklin. A. L. S. folio. Phila- delphia, April 27, WiXh. Fine Portrait. FINE. “ I can tell you no news of any kind. The superb entertainment of Col. Stewart & his lady afford the present topic of chit-chat. The Dramatis Personae are no less than Ministers of France, Presi- dents of Congress & the State, & manj- others of the gentlest class, who had to strike up an acquaintance for ye occasion ; with a train of attendants in Scarlet & gold Lace, with immeasurable Baggs to their hair, braid Lace Ruffles &c. In short, to keep up the parade which they have set out, will require a princely fortune, & the assistance of another copper bottom ship.” 1226 Ewing, Rev. John. Provost of the University of Penn- sylvania. One of the Boundary Commissioners Between Pennsylvania and Virgina, &c. A. D. S. 4to. Sept. 13, 1796. A Certificate of Birth and Baptism. 133 !227 Morgan, Rev. Samuel. Vice Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1796. 1228 Andrews, Rev. Jno. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A. D. S. Philadelphia, April 4, 1788, with a Receipt for Tuition fees, signed by Archibald Gamble, with Portrait, as a lot. 1229 Beasley, Rev. Frederick. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Trenton, Oct. 20, 1833. 1230 DeLancey, Rev. Wm. H. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. June 26, 1830. 1231 Ludlow, Rev. John. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 4to. Sept. 23, 1844. J232 Vethake, Henry. Provost of the University of Penn- sylvania. A. L. S. 8vo. And Pepper, Wm. A; L. S. 8vo. And Stille, Chas. J. A. L. S. 8vo. 3 pieces 1233 Goodwin, Rev. Daniel R. Provost of the University of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, Oct. ii, 1875. 1234 Pepper, William. Provost of the University of Penn- sylvania. A Series of A. L. S. and L. S. 8vo. Various dates. 7 pieces 1235 University of Pennsylvania. A. L. S. and L. S. 8vo and 4to of Professors. 1 i pieces 1236 Documents relating to the University of Pennsylvania. Lot. PRESIDENTS OF COLLEGES, &c. 1237 Day, Rev. Jeremiah. President of Yale College- A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. March 23, 1835. 5238 Durbin, Rev. John P. President of Dickinson College. A. L. S. 4to. March 18, 1841. 1239 Nisbet, Rev. Chas. President of Dickinson College. A. L. S. 4to. Carlisle, Nov. 29, 1788. To Richard Wister. 134 1240 Omsted, Denison. Astronomer. A. L. S. 4to, March 23. 1835. 1241 Partridge, Alden. President of Northwest University Military Institute. A. L. S. 4to. Charlottesville, April 15- i 835- 1242 Patton, Robert B. Professor of Language in the Uni- versity of New York. A. L. S. 4to. New York, May 2, 1835- 1243 Saunders, R. Professor in William and Mary College. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Aug. 17, 1841. Recommending Moncure RobinsoJi to build the Federal Dry Dock at New York. 1244 Sicard, L’Abbe. Philanthropist. Devoted to the In- struction of the Deaf and Dumb. A. L. S. 8vo, no year, with Portrait. 1245 Presidents of Colleges. Professor, &c. A series of A. L. S. and L. S. 8vo. and 4to. 26 pieces 1246 Yale College. A Ticket for Admission to Lectures on Chemistry. Oct. 26, 1824. Signed by B. Silliman. 1247 Portraits of Scientists, &c. 4 pieces. EHINENT ARTIST5. 1248 Canova, Antonio. One of the most Eminent of Italian Sculptors. A. L. S. 4to. Roma, Oct. 26, 1828. Stained. 1249 Church, Frederic E. Eminent Landscape Painter. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Dec. 2, 1853. 1250 Cranch, John. Portrait Painter. A. L. S. 8vo. May 16, 1861. 1251 Cruikshank, George. Caricaturist and Humorous Illus- trator of Dickens’ Works. A. L. S. 8vo. Sept. 22, 1865. 1252 Dore, Gustave. Eminent Erench Artist. A. L. S. 8vo. June 27, 1873. 1254 Herring, J. T. Eminent Painter of Animals. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Doncaster, March 26, 1826. In reference- to exhibiting a pamting by him. 135 1255 Gsrome, J. S. Eminent French Painter. A. L. S. 8vo. Londres, May 4, 1871. 1256 Meissonier, Jean Louis Earnest. One of the most Eminent of French Painters. A. L. S. 8vo. June 9, 1867. 1257 Overbeck, Frederick. One of the most Illustrious German Painters of the 19th Century. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Rome, May 15, 1816. 1258 Peale, Rubens. Artist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. New York, Aug. 19, 1834. 1259 Peale, Rembrandt. Celebrated Portrait Painter. Wash- ington set for him. A. L. S. 4to. New York, May 21, 1832. 1260 Peale, Charles Willson. Painted the first Portrait of Washington. A. L, S. small 4to. Jan. 21,1782. Stained and mounted. To Col. Henry. Signed as captain. 1261 Sully, Thomas. Celebrated Portrait Painter. A. L. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, Jan. 26, (863. And A. L. S. small 4to. Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1855. 2 pieces 1262 Trumbull, John. Distinguished Artist. Aide to Gen. Washington, whose portrait he painted. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 8, 1834. To Andrews Martin, with address. FINE. 1263 Vernet, Horace. Distinguished French Painter. A. L. S. small 8vo. Versailles, n. d. 1264 Walter, Thomas U. Eminent Architect. Designed Girard College. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 18, 1859. 1265 West, Benj. Illustrious Painter. President of the Royal Society. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Newman Street, March 25, 1819. To Mr. Ogle. FINE. In reference to a sketch by him presented to Mr. Ogle. 1266 Wren, Sir Christopher. Celebrated British Architect. D. S. 4to. 1694. Damaged, with portrait. 1267 Haseltine, William S. Artist. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. New York, Feb. 15, 1863. Autograph of E. Leutze, Thos. Doughty, A. Bierstadt, &c. As a lot. 1268 Portraits of Artists. 20 pieces 136 MISCELLANEOUS. 1269 Abbott, John S. C. Historian. A. L. S. small 8vo. New Haven, March 9, 1863. 1270 Adams, Abigail. Wife of President John Adams. A. L. S. 4to. Quincy, April 14, 1815. To Mrs. Cathe- rine Smith, with address. A loving letter to her granddaughter. 1271 Agassiz, Louis J. R. Eminent Naturalist. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 1272 Alford, Rev. Henry. Eminent Biblical Critic and Au- thor. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Sept. 7, 1852. 1273 Andros, Sir Edmund. Colonial Governor of New York. S ignature. 1274 A sbury, Francis. Methodist Episcopal Bishop. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Aug. 21, 1802. To Thornton Fleming. Stained and torn in folds, with 4 portraits. 1275 The Same. Portrait, after J. Paradise. Engraved by B. Tanner. Half length, full face; rectangle. Stipple. 1814. RARE. 1276 Barbauld, Anne Letitia. Educational Writer. A. L. S. 4to. Stoke Nervington, Nov. 13, n. y. 1277 Barlow, Joel. Diplomatist and Author. A. L. S. small 4to. Kalorama, Jan. 24, 18 to. With portrait. 1278 Beattie, James. Eminent Scottish Poet. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Feb. 25, 1783. To Win. Strahan, with address. In reference to Corrections in his Works then being Published. 1279 Bartholdy, Felix Mendelssohn. Eminent German Composer. A. L. S. 8vo. Leipzig, May 22, 1839. FINE. 1280 Beethoven, Ludwig von. A Celebrated Composer of Dutch e.xtraction. A. L. S. 4to. Baden, Jan. 8, 1823. Small piece torn from bottom of seal. 137 1 28 1 Belcher, Jonathan. Colonial Governor of Massa- chusetts and New Jersey. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Elizabeth Town, May 3, 1764. To Lieut.Gov. De Lancy. In reference to the Botindary Dispute betwee^i New Jersey a7id New York. “ As to the Dispute, that has long subsisted (and still does between the Proprietors of East New Jersey, and the Minissink Patentee of New York, it is a Curious affair, and of great Importance to both Governments, I shall not therefore act therein, without the Advice of His Majesty’s Council of this Province, but shall take the first con- venient opportunity, to lay your Honour’s Eetter, together with the Papers sent me, by Mr. Alexander, in the matter, before them, and thus I this Day write him, and that it will be wise and prudent in both Governments, to represent these things to His Majesty, and earnestly to pray His aid and Assistance, for a final settlement of the Boundary' between the two Provinces, for establishing Peace, good order, and Friendship among the several Inhabitants,” &c. 1282 Berlioz, Hector. Celebrated French Composer. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 1283 Blair, Francis P. Brigadier General in the Union Army. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, May 20, 1831. 1284 Blair, John. Acting Colonial Governor of Virginia. A. D. S. 4to. Dec. 13. 1738. 1285 Boker, George H. Poet and Dramatist. A. L. S. 8vo. Philadelphia, P'eb. 16, 1863. 1286 Bond, Thomas. Early Philadelphia Physician. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, July 2, 1761. 1287 Boone, Daniel. The Famous Pioneer Settler of Ken- tuck}'. A. D. S. folio. May i, 1786. FINPL 1288 Booth, Edwin. Eminent Actor. A. L. S. 8vo. Chicago, Oct. 5, 1886. 1289 Bowditch. Nathaniel. Eminent Mathematician and Astronomer. A. L. S. 4to. Salem, July 17, 1823. 1290 Bradstreet, John. Major General in the Expedition against Louisburg. Served at Ticonderoga. Captured Fort Frontenac. D. S. 3 pages, folio. Boston, April 18, 1757 - 138 Contract made ivith the owners of Transports taken up at Boston. 1291 Broadside. The Out- Postguard. Toluca, Saturday, March 1 i, 1848. 4 pages, folio. Published during the occupation of Mexico by the United States Army. 1292 Brown, John. “ Old Ossawatamie.” Virulent Abo- litionist. Well hung by Governor Wise for inciting the Slaves to Murder their Masters. A. L. S. 4to. Spring- field, May 24, 1848. Stained, torn in folds and mounted, with cabinet photograph. 1293 Bryant, William Cullen. Distinguished Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. New York, Jan. 18, 1878. 1294 Bull, William. Colonial Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. D. S. folio. March 19, 1739. 1295 Bulwer, Sir Edward Lytton. Eminent English Novelist and Dramatist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Oct. 9, 1856. 1296 Burnet, William. Colonial Governor of New York and New Jersey. D. S. folio. April 29, 1721. And cut signature. 1297 Burns, Robert. The Great Scottish Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. VP 3 RY RARE. Neatly repaired. “ Dear Sir Can you come out tomorrow & spend your New3'ear day with us ? I intend writing Captp Riddel soon & would be glad j'ou would furnish me with the Specimen we spoke of, A Dieu je sous commende. Ellisland 1 Robt Burns.” Friday morn > 1298 The Same. The last two lines of a letter, with signature, with certification of Robert Ainslie, also numerous por- traits, views, newspaper clippings, &c. 1299 Byrd, William. Colonel of a Regiment at Fort Cumberland 1758. A. D. S. 4to. May 12. 1772. Stained. LETTER OF ROBERT BURNS. 139 LETTER OF LORD BYRON. 1300 Byron, George Gordon Noel, Lord. One of the most Eminent of British Poets. A. L. S. 8vo. Sep. 6, 1815. To Mr. Mann. VERY FINE AND RARE. “ Sir. Will you be so good as to send to Thorogood (I have forgotten his address) it is somewhere near the Temple & desire him to come to me at 7 o’clock on Saturday morning.” 1301 Byran, Lady. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Oct. 24, n. d. In reference to taking the cast of Mrs. H. Siddons. 1302 Campbell, Thos. Eminent English Poet. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. April 14, 1822. On literary matt£7'S. Mentions Mada^n De Stael, Schleg el and others. 1303 Carey, Mathew. Publisher and Political Economist. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, April 23, 1871. 1304 Chambers, Benjamin. First Settler in Franklin County, Pa., and Founder of Chambersburg. Pioneer and Patriot. A. L. S. 4to. Cumberland County, Oct. 8, 1750. To Richard Peters. An interesting letter in reference to Running the Boundary Ime betweai the Counties of Climber land and York, Pa. 1305 Champollion, Jean Francis. Celebrated Egyptologist. A. L. S. 4to. Paris, Aug. 12, 1823. 1306 Cheverus, Jean Anne Louis M. L. First Roman Catholic Bishop of Boston. A. L. S. 8vo. Boston, May 13, 1822. To Rev. Thos. Carlisle. 1307 Clarke, Adam. Eminent Methodist Minister and Bible Commentator. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 16, 1817, with 3 Portraits. 1308 Clarke, Willis Gaylord. Miscellaneous Writer. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. No date. 1309 Clemens, Samuel L. “Mark Twain.” Humorous Writer. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Hartford, Feb. 8, 1877. 1310 Clergymen. A series of A. L. S. 4tos of Bishop Geo. H. Chester, Bishop Robert Bickersteth (Ripon), Charles J. Bloomfield, Bishop of London, &c., as a lot. 140 13 1 1 Portraits of Eminent Clergymen. 24 pieces 1312 Cleveland, Frances Anne. Wife of President Cleve- land. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. New York, March 18, 1889. A. N. S. (postal card) of Rose E. Cleveland. 2 pieces 1313 Coke, Thomas. First Bishop of the M. E. Church in North America. A. L. S. 4to. Newry, June i, 1801. To Rev. Mr. Stephenson. RARE. 1314 Coleridge, Samuel Taylor. Eminent English Poet and Critic. Autograph Poem, “ Effusion 16.” 14 lines. 4to. “ Sweet Mercy ! how my very heart has bled, To see thee, poor Old Man ! and thy gray hairs. Hoar with the snowy blast, while no one cares. To cloathe thy shivell’d limbs & palsied head.” &c. &c. &c. &c. 1315 Cotton, John. Clerk of the Massachusetts Court. D. S. 4to. July 4, 1745. And Nov. 18, 1782. 2 pieces 1316 Cooper, J. Fenimore. The most Eminent of American Novelists. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. To Mrs. Bowers. FINE. 1317 Cowper, Wm. Eminent British Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. A. L. S. of Sami. Greathead, who preached Cowper’s Funeral Sermon. A. L. S. of J. Johnson and A. N. S. in the third person of Mrs. Unwin. Small 4to. As a lot. 4 pieces 1318 Curtis, George W. Author and Editor. A. L. S. 8vo. March 14, 1863. 1319 Cotton, Josiah. Early Massachusetts Judge and Preacher to the Indians. D. S. folio. Plymouth, April 14, 1748. Signed also by Elijah Cushing, Robert Stetson & Hannah Stetson. 1320 Cushing, Caleb. Attorney General U. S. A. L. S. 4to. Newburyport, June 21, 1839. 1321 Cushman, Charlotte. Eminent Actress. A. L. S. 8vo. New York, Nov. 12, i860. 1322 Custis, George Washington Parke. Adopted Son of Gen. Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Arlington, June 16, 1828. I4I 1323 Dana, Richard H. Poet and Miscellaneous Writer. A. L. S. 4to. Boston, Nov. 15, 1852. 1324 Dandridge, Bartholomew. Washington’s Private Sec- retary during his Presidency. A. L. S. in the third person, 4to. No date. Making an appointment for Mr. Greenleaf to meet the President. 1325 Darlington, William. Noted Botanist. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Washington, March 7, 1816. 1326 Davy, Sir Humphrey. Celebrated Natural Philosopher and Scientific Writer. A. L. S. 8vo. April 14, 1821. 1327 Darwin, Charles. The Eminent English Scientist. A. L. S. with initial, 8 pages, 8vo. No date, with cabinet photograph, and invitation card to his funeral. As a lot. 1328 D’Aubigne. Jean H. M. Swiss Divine. Wrote the History of the Reformation. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. 1846. 1329 Delany, Sharp. Revenue Officer of Philadelphia, A. L. S. folio. Philadelphia, April 5, 1790. To John Nicholson. A caustic letter. “Raised as you have been beyond your utmost expectations, and impossible for any to account for, except by such as are acquainted with the politicks of the State, you have long been giddy with power, and have mistook as inherent, what you assumed from the Laws. On these, you had my Pity, but in the present Instance where you add meanness to your former weakness, you are to be despaired of.” 1330 Dickens, Charles. One of the most Eminent of Eng- lish Novelists. A. L. S. 3 pages. 8vo. Devon Hill Terrace, Thursday, 10 Oct. 1848. To the Countess of Blessington. FINE. “ More thanks than I can pay you, or than you would care to re- ceive, for your inestimabley useful kindness ! Will you tell me where the Baboo is to be found ? I will leave a card at his Hotel, straight- way. Shall I speak to Dr. Southwood Smith, who is manager of the Sanatorium Committee arrangements about a good box for you on the 15th otherwise I fear they will all be gone. For how many do you wish it? I am sorry I had gone out for a walk, when you called yesterday. It would have delighted me to have installed you in to my Sanctum. Mrs. Dickens, I am glad to say is going on quite bril- 142 liantly. I wish I could say as much for myself, but in the distraction of these great newspaper arrangements, I find the little book trots along — sometimes walks indeed and sometimes stops altogether.” DINWIDDIE’S LETTER TO GEN. SHARPE BEFORE BRADDOCK’S EXPEDITION. 1331 Dinwiddle, Robert. Colonial Governor of Virginia. L. S. 4to. Williamsburg, March i, 1755. To Gen. Sharpe, of Maryland. VERY FINE. An important historical letter, jiist prior to Braddock' s expedition, which he mentions. “ Last Sunday Gen. Braddock came to my House, & says we may very soon expect the Forces from Ireland. I should have immediately sent you an Express on his arrival but was willing to delay till I had some conversation with him. After the Troops arrive he proposes going for Alexandria, from thence shall send you an Express. I sent one this morning to the Northward. The General has desired Governor Shirlej' to meet him at Annapolis to concert the Plans for the operations. Sir John is gone to Wells’s Creek to receive the Independents & the Recruits raised from the Province & to form them into companies. I consided you would be much engaged with your Assembl)-, & I hope they have voted you an handsome supply. As I propose waiting on the General to Alexandria when I shall be glad in Person to assure you that I am,” &c. 1332 The Sams. L. S. 4to. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1755. VERY FINE. ‘‘ I send this Express to acquaint 3'ou of General Braddock’s arrival at Hampton last Night, & as I supposed you willingly would wait on him as soon aspossible I send this Messenger hoping he will meet you at Fredericksburg.” 1333 Diplomatists. A Series of Letters of Various Ameri- can Diplomatists, &c. 12 pieces 1334 Dix, Dorothea L. Philanthropist. A. L. S. 8vo. An- napolis, May 27, no year. 1335 Doddridge, Philip. Eminent English Dissenting Min- ister and Hymn Writer. A. L. S. 4to. St. Ives, July 6, 1747. F'INE. 1336 Douglass, Frederick. Negro Orator and Journalist. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, March 13, 1878. 1337 Drayton, William. Soldier and Statesman. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 23, 1833. 143 1338 Dudley, Joseph. Colonial Governor of Massachusetts. A. L. S.Svo. Roxbury, Oct. 4, 1710. To Major Vaughan, with franked address. FINE. In reference to the Indians at Cocheco, and his prepara- tions for marching against them. 1339 Dumas, Alexander, pere. Eminent French Author. A. L. S. 8vo, no date. 1340 Dupont de Nemours, Pierre Samuel. French Author and Economist. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Feb. 20, 1802. To Jas. McHenry. Mentions Washington and Lafayette. “ Your worthy Friend General de Lafayette has charged me to send you the enclosed letter. He claims your good offices for the remem- brance to Mr Bushrod Washington of the things which he could be concerned in the history of the illustrious Washington. He desires ardently to obtain a copy of his correspondence with that Great Man which he always has revered as a Father, all his papers having been destroyed during his long captivity.” 1341 Duyckinck, Evert A. Author and Editor. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. April 3, 1847. And A. L. S. of George L. Duyckinck, 4 pages, 4to. New York, Jan. 4, 1850. 2 pieces 1342 Explorers and Travellers. A. L. S. 8vo, of Capt. Basil Hall, Jas. S. Buckingham, and Henry Grinnell. 3 pieces 1343 Farmer, John. Genealogist and Historian. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Concord, March 9, 1838. 1344 Faraday, Michael. Eminent English Scientist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Royal Institution, Oct. 26, 1829. 1 345 Fauquier, Francis. Colonial Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Williamsburgh, Dec. II, 1767. To Gov. Sharp of Maryland. 1346 Field, Cyrus W. Projector of the Atlantic Cable. A. L. S. 8vo. New York, Nov. 21, 1871. To J. E. Hilgard. ‘‘This will introduce to you my esteemed friend, Mr. J. G. Holbrook, who will spend a few days in Washington to do what he can to promote my Pacific Telegraph scheme.” 144 1347 Foster, Stephen. Musical Composer and Writer of Songs. Author of “ My Old Kentucky Home.” A. L. S. (Stephen), 2 pages, 4to. Cincinnati, April 27, 1849. In reference to 07ie of his songs, " Nelly was a Lady',' accompanied by an explajtatory letter from his brother Morrison Foster. 1348 Franklin, Sir John. The Noted Arctic Explorer. D. S. small 4to. Hobart Town, May 28, 1842. Bank check in favor of Lady Franklin with various portraits, scenes, and newspaper clippings. 1349 Froude, Jas. A. Eminent English Historian. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. No date. 1350 Fulton, Robert. Inventor of Steam Navigation. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. New York, Feb. 23, 1813. Torn in the folds. An interesting letter, in reference to the grant of Livingston & Fulton to fohn SteveJis, his rival as inventor of the steam- boat, in ivhich he accuses Stevens of s7ippressmg facts. “ Mr. Stevens is overanxious to be thought an inventor of steam- boats, he vprites and talks without effect, he says he worked at them for 20 years before he succeeded, this is true he did not suc- ceed untiljmy boats had been running a year then he copied me and succeeded, this is a fact which he cannot denj-, his contest with me Is the proof what I give you to show to gentlemen w’hom he may have taught to believe otherwise.” 1351 The Same. Autograph Manuscript, 4 pages 4to. The Bill drawn by Robert R. Livmgston and Robert Ful- ton, to be laid before the Virginia Legislature for the exclus- ive right to Navigate Steamboats for 20 years 07i the Jaynes River, fr'om Richmond to Norfolk. 1352 Gates, Joseph. Proprietor and Editor of the National Intelligencer. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 30, 1824. 1353 Gambler, James Baron. Noted English Admiral' L. S. folio. Admiralty Office, April 24, 1807. 1354 Garfield, Lucretia R. Wife of President Garfield. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Cleveland, July 4, 1882, with Portrait. 145 1355 Geikie, Cunningham. Author, “ Hours with the Bible.’^ A. L. S. 8vo. Chel.sea, Jan. 14, 1882. 1356 Gerard, Conrad Alexander. Minister Plenipotentiary from France During the American Revolution. A. J . S,. 4to. Philadelphia, July 29, 1779. 1357 Giddings, Joshua R. Statesman and Author. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Jefferson, Aug. 3, 1849. 1358 Goethe, John Wolfgang von. The most Noted of German Poets. Author of “ Faust.” L. S. 8vo. Weimar, Dec. 29, 1823. With translation and portraits. FINE. 1359 Goulburn, Edward M. Dean of Norwich and Author.. A. L. S. 8 VO. April 4, 1867. With cabinet photograph.. 1360 Colonial Governors of New York. Signatures of Geo, Clinton, 1752, Edward Hyde, Lord Cornbury, Richard* Cook, Earl Bellemont, and Thomas Dongan. 4 pieces 1361 Grant, Jesse R. Father of Gen. U. S. Grant. L. S.. 8vo. Covington, April 5, 1873. Signed also by Hannah Grant, mother of Gen. Grant. 1362 Greeley, Horace. Journalist and Presidential Nominee. A. L. S. with initial. New York, Oct. 2, 1863. Stained. 1383 Green, Gen. Duff. Editor and Politician. A. L. S. 4to" Washington, March 2, 1852. 1384 Greene, William. Colonial Governor of Rhode Island.. A. L. S. 4to. June 14, 1749. FINE. “ To the House of Deputies. Gentlemen. I Beg Leave to luforme- you, that as I Serv’d The Government as Governour the year past,.. I therefore Request that you will Be pleased to Make me a proper ' allowance for the Same.” 1385 Guizot, Francois. Erench Statesman and Historian.. A. L. S. 8vo. July I, 1818. 1386 Hale, Sir Matthew. Eminent Pinglish Judge. Author of ‘‘ History of Common Law.” Signature and six lines.. Autograph on parchment. 1387 Hale, Sarah Jane, Authoress. A. L. S. 8vo. Phila- delphia, June 2, 1858. 146 1388 Hale, Edward Everett. Author of “ Man Without a Country.” A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. Roxbury, April 16, 1888. And A. L. S. of Susan Hale 2 pieces 1389 Kallam, Henry. Eminent English Historian. A. L. S. 8 VO. No date. 1390 Halleck, Fitzgreene. Poet. Author of the ‘‘ Croakers.” A. L. S. 8vo. Feb. 7, 1859. Faded. 1391 Hawks, Francis L,. Clergyman and Author. A. L. S. 4to. Flushing, June 14, 1841. 1392 Hawthorne, Nathaniel. One of the most Popular of American Authors. A. F. S. 2 pages, 4to. Alden, Nov. 7, 1837. To Jos. B. Boyd. Stained. An i 7 iteresting lettei', written to a person requesting his autogi'aph. “I really happen to be the author of a volume entitled ‘House- told Tales,’ and may therefore claim at least a humble rank among American writers.” 1393 Hay, John. Secretary of State and Author of ” Tittle Breeches,” &c. A. F. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Cleveland, Feb. 4, 1884. 1394 Hayes, Lucy M. Wife of President Haj'es. A. L. S. 8vo. Washington, Oct. 7, 1878. 1395 Hazard, Ebenezer. First Postmaster General of the United States. Published “ Historical Collections.” A. F.S. 2 pages, 4to. New York, Jan. 28, 1774. To Benj. Trumbull. In reference to the cost of printing Trumbulls' History of Connecticjit. 1396 Heber, Reginald. Bishop of Calcutta. Eminent Poet. Author of “ From Greenland’s Icy Mountains.” A. F. S. 4to. Feb. 5 (1822). 1397 Herman, Felecia Dorothea. Poet. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo, no date, with Portrait. 1398 Herbert, Henry William. ‘‘Frank Forrester,” Author of Sporting Books. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. April 7, 1849. 147 1399 Hillegas Michael. First United States Treasurer. A. L. S. Folio. Baltimore, Feb. 8, 1777. To Nathaniel Appleton. 1400 Hogg, James. “The Ettrick Shepherd.” Eminent Scottish Poet. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. March 9, 1835. To Allan Cunningham. After referring to the publication of the “ Tales," he says: “The elements of Britain seem to he in commotion from the eddy on the lake to the spirit of man, that is (or aught to bei is divine. I augur very bad things for our country my dear Allan but God grant that I may be mistaken. I wonder that none of them ever think of impeaching O’Connell for high treason.’’ 1401 Holly, James T. Negro Preacher of Haiti. A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Port au Spain, July 5, 1879. 1402 Hood, Thomas. Eminent English Humorous Poet and Writer. A. L.S. 2 pages, 8vo. No date. A)i interesting letter, mainly about his book “ The Epping Hmity and referring to the “ Comic Annual ” and" Whims and Oddities." 1403 Hopkinson, Joseph. Author of “ Hail Columbia.” A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, Dec. 14, 1838. To Henry Baldwin, with address. 1404 Howitt, May. English Author and Moralist. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. No date. 1405 Howson, John S. Eminet English Divine. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. Liverpool, Jan. 26, 1865. 1406 Hughes, Thomas. Author of “ Tom Brown’s School Days.” A. L. S. 8vo. May 18, 1863. 1407 Huger, Isaac. Brig. Gen. in the Revolution. D. S. small 4to. Charleston, Jan. 23, 1790. 1408 Hugo, Victor. Eminent French Poet, Dramatist, and Novelist. A. L. S. 8vo, with addressed envelope. 1409 Hunt, James Henry Leigh. Popular English Poet and Litterateur. A. L. S. with initials, 4 pages, 8vo. Ken- sington, Jan. II, 1844. 148 1410 Hutchinson, Thomas. Colonial Governor of Massa- chusetts. D. S. 4to. Boston, Oct. i, 1756, and part of D. S. 4to. 2 pieces 1411 Ingelow, Jean. Popular English Poet and Novelist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. No date. 1412 Jameson, Anna. Eminent Irish Art Historian and Essayist. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. No date. To Mrs. Gasgill. 1413 Jefferson, Joseph. Grandfather to Joe Jefferson of “ Rip Van Winkle ” Fame. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia, June 16, 1824. 1414 Jerrold, Douglas. Celebrated Humorist, Dramati.st, &c. A. L. S. small 8vo. No date. 1415 Journalists, Editors, &c. A Series of Letters of William S. King, Charles S. Leland, Samuel A. Drake, &c. 14 pieces 1416 Key, Francis S. Author of the “Star Spangled Banner.” A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, March i, 1841. 1417 King, William. Military and Civil Governor of Pensacola Florida. A. L. S 4to. Carlisle, April ii, 1815. And A. L. S. of James K. King, Officer in the War of 1812. 2 pieces 1418 Knight, Charles. English Editor and Author. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. No date. 1419 Knowles, James Sheridan. Eminent English Drama- tist and Actor. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. ‘ ‘ I thought your proposition was to give me ten guineas for 8 pages or so of prose. I receive sixteen guineas a sheet, and should not be inclined to write for a consideration short of that.” 1420 Lafayette, Gilbert Motier de. French Major Gen- eral in the American Revolution and Friend of Washing- ton. A. L. S. 4to. Valley Forge Camp, May 16, 1778. To Colonel Willetts. VERY FINE. An interesting military letter in reference to a fort being built under his instructions by Colonel Gotivion. “ I have that Fort much at heart.” 149 1421 Lamartine, Alphonse De. French Poet, Orator and Statesman. A. L. S. 8vo. March 30, 1862. 1422 Layard, Austen H. Orientalist and Antiquary. A. L.S. 2 pages, 8vo. August 10, 1867. 1423 Lear, Tobias. Private Secretary to Gen. Washington. A. L. S. 4to. Dec. 29, 1815. And D. S. 4to. Feb. 19, 1802. 2 pieces 1424 Lee, Mary Custis. Wife of General Robert E. Lee. A. L. S. 8vo. Lexington, Jan. 20, 1869. 1425 Lee, William Fifth of the Distinguished Brothers of Virginia. Sheriff of London, Revolutionary Patriot and Commercial Agent at Antes. A. L. S. 2 pages. 4to. Bruxelles, Dec. 24, 1782. To Henry Laurens. An interesting historical letter. “ I have just rec’d your favor of the 21st. inst & at the same time that I acknowledge my obligations to you for it, I must confess that 1 read its contents & that of the anonj'mous Letter accompanying it, with more astonishments than any thing I ever read in my life. In answer to the Nefarious accusation bro’t against me of being the writer of the anon}'mous Letter, I can only declare to you upon my Honor which with me has ever been & always shall be as sacred as the most solemn Oath, that I am not the Author or writer of that Letter ; that I do not know who the Author or writer is, nor anything of its Contents. As I take it for granted that Mr Adams, who this anonymous Letter writer seems particularly anxious to traduce, has been acquainted with the Affair, I must desire, that you will do me the Justice to communicate to him what I have here written. Now Sir I have a request to make which I am sure you cannnot in Justice or Candor refuse to comply with. It is this, that you will explicitly & by return of Post give me the name of that Person, who told you in London that, Will. Lee of Bruxelles, was the Author of that anonymous Letter of which you sent me a copy & also, the Name of that third Person whose hand writting was produced in proof of the Charge ’ ’ etc. 1426 Lincoln, Mary. Wife of President Lincoln. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Executive Mansion, Oct. 3, 1861. To General Scott. Requesting General Scott to use his influence to purchase a thousand horses offered to the Federal Government by a friend of her's from Kentucky . With the letter is two por- traits of Mrs. Lincoln, and an addressed envelope in the hand of Abraham Lincoln. 1427 Lincoln. Abraham. Member of the Pennsylvania Leg- islature. D. S. small 4to. Philadelphia, April 21, 1784. 1428 Livingston, David. The African Explorer. Con- cluding page of an A. L. S. 4to, with several portraits and newspaper clippings. 1429 Livingston, Henry B. Officer in the Revolution, Aide to General Schuyler. A. L. S. 4to. April 1 1, 1779. To General Lincoln. 1430 Lockhart, John G. Poet and Critic. Wrote the Life of Sir Walter Scott. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Aug. 15, 1844. 1431 Longfellow, Henry W. Distinguished Poet. Auto- graph Poem, signed, of four lines. ‘ ‘ Lives of Great Men all remind us. We can make our lives sublime. And departing, leave behind us. Footprints on the sands of Time.” 1432 The Same. A. L. S. 2 pages, with Initials. Cam- bridge, Feb. 27, 1874. 1433 Lord, John. Historian. A. L. S. 4to. West Bradford, Nov. 22. No year. 1434 Lowell, James Russell. Eminent Poet and Miscel- laneous Writer. A. L. S. 8vo. Elmwood, Sept. 24, 1876, 1435 Loyson, Pere Hyacinth. A Renegade Catholic Priest and So-called Reformer. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Sept. 8, 1 875. 1436 Luther, Martin. The Celebrated German Reformer. Signature and two lines Autograph, 1537, accompanied with a certificate of genuineness, signed by Dr. Robert Naumann, of Leipsig, with Portrait, Views, 6 rc. FINE AND VERY RARE. 1437 Lyon, Patrick. Accused of Robbing the Bank of Pennsylvania. A series of papers sigtied by himself. Mayor Hilary Baker, Samuel Robinson, Michael Hillegas, Thomas Condie, Judge Jasper Yeates and others. Dated from 1798 to 1805, all relating to his suit against the bank for false imprisonment, with Portrait. 1438 1439 1440 1441 1442 1443 1444 1445 1446 1447 1448 Macready William Charles. Popular Engli.sh Tragic Actor. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. McKeever, Harriet B. and 8vo. Various dates. Madison, Dolly P. A. N. S. in the third person, envelope. Opera Author. A. L. S. 4to 2 pieces Wife of President Madison. April I 3, 1 842, with addressed Magaw, Samuel. Eminent Episcopalian Clergyman of Philadelphia. D. S. folio, Feb, 19, 1767. Signed also by the Bishop of London. His oath to confor7n to the Liturgy of the Chutch of England. Marry at, Frederick. Popular English Novelist. A. L.S. 4to. New York, Nov. 20. No year. Meigs, Return Jonathan. Colonel in the Revolutionary Army. One of the First Settlers of Marietta, Ohio. Autograph Manuscript, Signed, 3 pages, 4to. A Jounial of Occ7irrences hi the Cherokee Agency from Jan. to Dec., 1801. Very interesting. Meyerbeer, Giacomo. Eminent German Composer. L. S. 8vo. No date. Mills, John Stuart. Eminent English Political Econo- mist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Kent, July 22, 1870. Mitchell, Donald G. Distinguished American Writer. “ Ik Marvel.” A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Edgewood, Jan. 20, 1883. Moffat, Robert. The Mi.ssionary of South Africa. A. L. S. 8vo. London, April i, 1878. Montgomery, James. Eminent English Poet. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Sheffield, Oct. 19, 1832. To F. Shobert, with address. “I have fust seen in a Sheffield Newspaper a copy of my lines The ‘Sk}^ Lark’ quoted from the ‘Forget-me-not’ in which by a most barbarous inversion the 2<1 and 3d stanzas were placed at the end, and the 4th & after the first, making as pretty a piece of mamby pamby as was ever compiled of disjointed ideas by a ‘ Person of Quality,’ ” &c. 152 fl 449 Moore, Thomas. Celebrated Irish Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. April 3, 1826. 1^450 More, Hannah. Distinguished English Author. Friend of Garrick and Johnson. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Birley Wood, Aug. 16, 1808. To Cadell and Davies. An interesting letter to her publisher in reference to ptib- lishing “ Coelebs, or the Bachelor in Search of a Wife, with itvo portraits. 5145 ^ Morris, George P. American Lyric Poet. A. L. S. 4to. New York, March 12, 1859. 3452 Morse, Samuel F. B. Inventor of the Telegraph and Artist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. New York, June 6, 1865. 1453 Motley, John Lothrop. Eminent American Historian. A. N. S. 8vo. Vienna, May 28, 1867. 1454 Mott, Valentine. Eminent Surgeon. A. D. S. 4to. Aug. I 1, 1834. 3455 Murray, John. Celebrated English Publisher. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo, no date. 1456 Murray, Lindley. Eminent Grammarian. A. L. S. in the third person. Holdgate, Sept. 3, 1S22. 3457 Neil, John. Author. A. L. S. 4to. Portland, April 3. 1845. .1458 Neal, Joseph C. Humorous Writer. Author of“Char- coal Sketches.” A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, [834. Damaged. J459 Newton, Sir Isaac. The Great English Natural Philosopher. A. D. S., partly printed, 4to. March 30, 1708, with Portrait. 1460 Nixon, Colonel John. Read the Declaration of Inde- pendence to the People from the State House. A. L. S. 4to, No date. S461 Norris, Isaac. Colonial Mayor of Philadelphia and Jurist. Autograph Postscript of 3 lines, signed. To an A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to of James Steele. Newcastle, Sept. 19. H33- 153 An important letter in reference to riimiing the boundary line between! Pennsylvania and Maryla^id. James Steel, the writer of the letter, was otie of the Boundary Commissioners. 1462 O’Connell, Daniel. Famous Irish Orator and Patriot. D. S. 2 pages, folio. No date. 1463 Ogden, F. B. Inventor of Low Pressure Engines. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, Jan. 25, 1813. 1464 Olcott, Mills. Member of the Hartford Convention. D. S. 4to. Nov. 30, 1829. Signed also by Josiah Quincy. 1465 Park, Mungo. Celebrated Traveler and African Ex- plorer. Part of A. L. S. 4to, together with an A. N. S. in the third person of Lady Franklin. With portrait, &c. As a lot. 1466 Parton, James. Historian and Biographer. A. L. S, 3 pages. 8vo. New York, May 19, 1868. 1467 Paulding, James K. Popular American Novelist. A. L. S. 4to. New York, Aug. 4, 1828. 1468 Payne, John Howard. Author of “ Home, Sweet Home.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Tunis, Aug. 17, 1851. To his sister, Mrs. Osborn. 1469 Peale, Charles Willson. Painted the First Portrait of Washington. Officer m the Revolution. D. S. folio. March 8, 1802. Signed also by Dr. P. S. Physick. Benj. Rush, Blair McClenachan and others. A petition to the Commissioners of Philadelphia asking the appointment of Humphrey Donnehue as Night Watchman. 1470 Pennsylvania. A Petition signed by 89 Members of the Pennsylvania Legislature asking that Dr. J. H. Gibbon be appointed to the Navy. Harrisburgh, March 24, 1835. 1471 Peters, Richard. Secretary to a Succession of Colo- nial Governors of Pennsylvania and Clergyman. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 27, 1739. To Nicholas Scull. 1472 Philadelphia. A Letter from the Wardens of Phila- delphia. June 24, 1784. Signed by Francis Gurney, Thos. Pryor, Geo. Ord, Nath. Falconer and Samuel Caldwell. 154 1473 Physicians. A Series of. A. L. S. or L. S. 4to and 8vo of Eminent American Physicians. 26 pieces 1474 Phillips, Wendell. Orator and Lecturer. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 1475 Physicians. Portraits of 16 pieces 1476 Pitman Benj. Celebrated Phonographer. A. L. S. 8vo. March 27, 1880. 1477 Polk, Mrs. James K. Wife of President Polk. A. L. S. 8vo. Nashville, Jan. 27, 1865. 1478 Poniatowski, J. M. X. F. J., Prince. Musical Com- poser. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. No date. This is stamped on the corner with the princely crown of the Poniatozvskis, and it is a cool request to the celebrated French vaudevillist Neree Desabres to let the Prince officiate as a champion dead-head. He complains that the last time he wanted scats he did not get any. He will be contented with only ten this time, although he really wants tivelvc, as well as four boxes. 1479 Porter, Jane. Popular Novelist. Author of “ Scottish Chiefs.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Jan. 24, 1831. 1480 Prentiss, George D. American Poet and Journalist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Hartford, Nov. 20, 1828. 1481 Prescott, William H. Eminent Historian. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Boston, May 15. No 5'ear. 1482 Priestley, Joseph. Eminent English Philosopher, Chem- ist, and Theologian. D. S. folio. Aug. 27, 1792. 1483 Quitman, John A. Served with Distinction in the Mexican War, and Politician. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Monmouth, Dec. 28, 1849. 1484 Ramage, Adam. Inventor of the Ramage Printing Press. A. L. S., in the third person, 4to. April 21, 1808. 1485 Reed, T. Buchanan. Eminent Poet and Artist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. New York. No date, and Auto- graph Manuscript, signed, dated Rome April 22, 1868, being a quotation from his poem, “ Sheridan’s Ride.” As a lot. 155 1486 Reed, Charles. Popular English Novelist. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Dec. 7. No year. 1487 Realf, Richard. Poet and Lecturer. A. L. S. 8vo. May 25, 1855. 1488 Redman, John, M. D. First President of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. A. D. S. 4to. Dec. 31, 1796. 1489 Reid, Captain Mayne. Popular Novelist. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 1490 Renaud, Edward. Author of War Hymns. A. L. S. 4to. Washington, April i, 1870. 1491 Richmond, Lee. Clergyman and Author. Wrote the “ Dairyman’s Daughter.” A. L. S. 4to. July 4, 1826. 1492 Robertson, William. Eminent Scottish Historian. A. L. S. folio. No date. 1493 Rogers, Samuel. Eminent English Poet. A. L. S. 8vo. London, Feb. 20, 1841. 1494 Royall, Anne. Author. Kidnapped by the Indians when a child. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, Jan. 29, 1822. 1495 Ruskin, John. Eminent English Arti.stand Art Critic. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. 1496 Schiller, Johann Christoph Friedrich. The Great National Poet of Germany. A. L. S. 4to. Sep. 26, 1788, with address. FINE. 1497 Scientists. A. L. S. 8vo and 4to of Joseph Henry, B. A. Gould, Moncure Robinson, Robert Hare, etc. 6 pieces 1498 Scientists. Portraits of. 28 pieces 1499 Scott, Sir Walter. Eminent Scottish Poet and Nov- elist. A. L. S. 4to. Edinburgh, May 20, 1824. To William Laidlaw, with address. VERY FINE. 1500 Sewell, Elizabeth. Popular Novelist. A. L. S. 4 pages. 8vo. Oct. 7, i860. 156 1501 Shaw, Henry W. “Josh Billings,” Celebrated Hu- morist. A. L. S. “ Josh Billings,” 4 pages, 8vo. Nov. 27. No year. A fascinating autobiographical letter. 1502 Sheburne, William Petty. Earl of, and Marquis of Lansdowne. Eminent English Statesman. L. S. folio. Whitehall, July ii, 1767. To the Deputy Governor of Maryland. 1503 Sheridan, Mrs. Second Wife of Richard Brinsley Sheridan. A. L. S. in the third person. No date. 1504 Shillaber, Benjamin P. “Mrs. Partington.” Hu- morous Writer. A. L. S. 8vo. Chelsea, May 21, 1872. 1505 Shippen, William. Director General of the Medical Department of the Continental Army. A. L. S. 4to. Philadelphia, Feb. 14, 1777. Stained. 1506 Sims, William Gilmore. Popular Southern Poet and Novelist. A. L. S. 4to. July 29. No year. 1507 Skinner, Jo’.n S. Writer on Agriculture. A. L. S.4to. Baltimore, Dec. 9, 1823. 1 508 Smith, Rev. Sydney. Celebrated English Divine. A. N. S. 8vo. March 30, 1822. 1 509 Southey, Robert. Eminent English Poet. A. L. S. 4to. Keswick, Nov. 10, 1835. FINE. 1510 Sparks, Jared. Historian and Biographer. A. L. S. 4 pages, 4to. Cambridge, Feb. 22, 1859. 15 1 1 Staunton, George. Chinese Scholar and Traveller. A. L. S. qto. Dec. 16, 1796. 1512 Stephenson, Robert. Eminent English Civil Engineer. A. L. S. 2 pages, qto. Dec. i, 1828. With Portraits. 1513 Stowe, Harriet Beecher. A. L. S. “ Hattie,” 2 pages, 8vo. Aug. 1 1, 1883. 1514 Strickland, Agnes. English Historian and Biographer. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. No date. 157 1515 Taylor, Bayard. Eminent American Poet and Traveller. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. Kennett Square, Dec. 29, 1870. To James R. Osgood. VERY FINE. An interesting letter, mentions the publishing of his Trans- lation of Faust. 1516 Ten Broeck, Abraham. Brig. Gen. of Militia in the Revolution. Served at Bemis Heights. A. D. S. 4to. Sep. 17, 1781. 1517 Thomas, Theodore. Celebrated Musical Composer. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Oct. 22, 1878, with portraits. 1518 Thorburn, Grant. Seedsman and Author. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. New Haven, Aug. 2, 1859. 1519 Tocqueville, Alexis De. Eminent French Statesman and Political Philosopher. A. L. S. in the third person, 8vo, no date, with portrait. 1520 Toplady, Augustus M. English Calvinistic Divine. A. L. S. 4to. Jan. 3, 1777. 1521 Tufts, Cotton, Distinguished Surgeon in the Revolu- tion. D. S. 4to. April 14, 1791. 1522 Tupper, Martin F. Popular English Poet and Novelist. A. L. S. 8vo. May ii, 1868. To L. J. Cist, with ad- dressed envelope, with six one-penny stamps. Conveying a poem of three verses on the inner page en- titled Never Give Up." 1523 Voltaire, Francois Marie Arouet de. The Most Remarkable Name in the History of French Literature. A. L. S. with initial “V,” 4to. Sept. 12, 1760. To Monsieur D’Argental, with address and two portraits. FINE AND RARE. 1524 Wallace, Genl. Lew. Author of “Ben Hur.” 10 pages of the Original Manuscript of “Ben Hur,” folio. On the last page the Author has written “ Finished in the Old Palace of the Peublos, December 1879, New Mexico.” 1525 Walton, Geo. Signer of the Declaration of Inde- pendence. Part of D. S. 4to. Signed also by W. Stephens, Peter Deveaux and others. 158 1526 Warner, Charles Dudley. Eminent Author. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Hartford, Aug. 27, 1874. 1527 Washington, Geo. First President of the United States. Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. The Greatest Man of Modern Times. A. L. S. 4to. Mount Vernon, July 17, 1785. To Mr. Hillegas. VERY FINE. ‘ ‘ The inclosed Packet contains necessary & valnable Papers in a suit which I have depending in Washington county, in the State of Pennsylvania, under the manage of the Gentlemen to whom they are directed. Mr. Smith requested me (tho’ circuitous) to address them to your care, and he should be certain of getting them, — this must be my apology for the trouble I am giving you, I hope, will obtain your excuse. — The sooner the parcel could be sent by a safe hand the better, as some of the Papers point to evidence which may require time to obtain, — and all of them want consideration. With esteem & regard I am — Sir Yr. most obedt Servt G. Washington.” 1528 Washington, Martha. Wife of Genl. Washington. A. L. S. 4to. No date. VERY FINE. This letter is signed in fzdl, Martha Washmgto?i,” which is of rare occtirrence. " Dear Madam Tom brings you 37 lb of butter which is all that could be put into the pots — We intended to come to see you this week but Jack told us you woud come some day but did not say what day, pre- vented our visiting you as we should have done had we not expected you every day, as the weather was so fine, we shall expect to see you soon. There is a cask of apples here for you. Mr. Wa’n would have sent them but he had no barrel that the Mallojes could be put in or shoud send them boath to you. I am with my compliments. Yours Very Sincerely Martha Washington.” 1529 Watson, John F. Annalist of Philadelphia and New York. A. L. S. 4to. May 14, 1830. 1530 Watson, Elkanah. Agriculturist. A. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Pittsfield, Aug. 2, 1812. 159 1531 Watts, Isaac. Eminent English Divine and Hymn Writer. A. L. S. 4to. Newington near London, Ang. 28, 1739. To Rev. Jno. Mitner, with address. VERY FINE. 1532 Wesley, Charles. Eminent Methodist Preacher and Hymn Writer. A. L. S. 4to. Bristol, Nov. 20, 1753, with portrait. FINE. 1533 Wesley, John. Founder of the Methodists. A. L. S. 4to. Bristol, Aug. i, 1783, with portrait. Written on the back of another letter. 1534 Wheatley, Richard. Archbishop of Dublin. Emi- nent English Thinker and Writer. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Turnbridge Wells, Aug. 3, 1835. 1535 Whitefield, George. Eminent English Preacher and Founder of the Calvinistic Methodists. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Bristol, Feb. 27, 1738/9, with 2 portraits. A characteristic letter and fine specimen. 1536 Whittier, John Greenleaf. The Good Old Quaker Poet. Autograph Poem, signed, entitled “From ‘The Centennial Hymn.’ ” 2 verses, 8vo. 1537 Wistar, Caspar, Jr. Eminent Physician. A. L. S. folio. July 17, 1805. To P. Muhlenberg. 1538 Wordsworth, William. Eminent English Poet. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo, no date, with portrait. 1539 Zinzendorf, Nicholas Louis, Count. The Restorer of the Moravian Sect. A. D. S. small 8vo, 1735, with 3 portraits.^ VERY RARE. 1540 Miscellaneous. A. L. S. and L. S. of Prosper M. Wetmore, Geo. Ticknor, J. W. Thornton, J. Thomas, Peyton J. Symrnes, H. J. Raymond and Juan Morales, &c. 7 pieces 1541 Portraits of Foreign and American Authors. 23 pieces 1542 Carleton, Will. Popular Poet and Writer. A. L. S. 8vo. New York, Jan. 24, 1882. i6o KINGS AND QUEENS OF ENGLAND, AND STATESMEN, GENERALS, Etc. 1543 Alexandra, Princess of Wales. A. L. S. 4 pages, 8vo. Sandringham, Feb. 8, 1879, with cabinet photograph. 1544 Anne, Queen of Great Britain. L. S. folio. St. James, Mav 30, 1710. Signed also the Earl of Godolphin. FINE. 1545 Caroline, Queen of Great Britain. Wife of George II. Part of D. S. 4to, with portrait. 1546 The Same. Portrait, after Kneller. Engraved by J- Faber. Mezzotmto. RARE. 1547 Charles I, King of England. Beheaded. D. S. folio. Sept. II, 1645. To Wm. Thomas, High Sheriff of Glamorgan. VERY FINE. 1548 Facsimile of the Death Warrant of Charles I. And 5 portraits. As a lot. 1549 Charles II, King of England. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Whitehall, Aug. 9, 1672. Signed also by the Earl of Shaftesbury. Grant of Mulberry Garden to the Earl of Arlington. 1550 Edward VI, King of England. Parchment docu- ment of the time of, with curious wax seal. Damaged. And L. S. of Walter Rawlige. 2 pieces 1551 Elizabeth. The Great Queen of England, of a D. S. 4to. FINE SIGNATURE. Upper half 1552 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth. 5 pieces 1553 George I. King of England. D. S. folio. St. James, May 31, 1725. Signed also by the Duke of Newcastle. FINE. 1554 Portrait of George I. FINE. 2 pieces 1555 George II. King of England. Parchment D. S. folio. Kensington, Aug. 26, 1739. i6i 1556 George II. Duplicate of the Order for Proclaiming King George II. Signed by Earl Godolphin, Duke of Newcastle, Walpole, Carteret, S. Compton, Trevor, and others. Dated Whitehall, June 24, 1727. Addressed to Patrick Gordon, Lieut. Gov. of the Province of Pennsyl- vania. With address. FINE. “ After Onr hearty Commendations. It having pleased Almighty God to take to his Mercy out of His troublesome Life, Our late Sov- ereign Lord King George of Blessed Memory. And thereupon his Royal Majesty King George the second being here proclaimed. We have thought fitt to Signify the same unto You, with Directions, that you do with the Assistance of the Council and other Principal Planters and Inhabitants of the Province of Penselvania, forthwith Proclaim his most Sacred Majesty King George the Second according to the Form here enclosed with the Solemnities and Ceremonies requisite on the like Occasions. And so not doubting of your ready Complyance herein. We bid you heartily farewell. From the Council Chamber at Whitehall the 24th day of June 1727.” 1557 George III. King of England. D. S. folio. St. James, July I, 1762. Signed also by the Marquis of Bute. 1558 The Same. D. S. folio. St. James, June 9, 1779. Signed also by Lord North and others. An order for the paying of the contractors for victualling the Forces in Canada. 1559 The Same. D. S. folio. St. James, Feb. 24, 1809 Signed shortly before he became insane. Folio. 1560 George the Fourth. King of England. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. Brighton, Jan. 23, 1804. To Count de Starkemberg. VERY FINE. Inviting assistance for a ball to be given on the Anniver- sary of the Reign of his father. Written in French. 1561 George the Fourth. 2 fine Portraits. 1562 Henry VII. King of England. Parchment D. S. small 4to. Tower of London, Jan. ii, 1496. A warrant for a pair of satin shoes lined with velvet for the King. 1663 Henry VIII. King of England. Parchment D. S. double folio, 1540. VERY FINE AND RARE. i 62 Grant to Gregory Lord Cromwell, of the Demesnes of the Abbey of Laiind. This important Document is printed in Nicholl's History of Leicestershire. $564 James I. King of England. D. S. 4to. Hampton, Sept. 15, 1606. P"INE. 1565 James II. King of England. D. S. 4to. Whitehall, April 29, 1687. Signed also by Samuel Pepys. VERY FINE. 1566 John, King of England. Portrait and Facsimile of the Magna Charta. 1567 Victoria, Queen of England. D. S. 3 page.s, folio. St. James, June 3, 1847, with 3 portraits. 1568 William III, King of England Prince of Orange. D. S. folio. Kensington, March 19, 1700. Warrant for £yoo on account of rents from the Estate of Lord Preston, forfeittd for high treason. 1569 William and Mary, King and Queen of England. Original Manuscript Tower Records of 1681. Double folio. Signed by R. Howard, Thos. Cheek, Ailesbury, Sunderland, Huntingdon and others. The di rnands of Thos. Check for the keeping of prisoners in the Toiver of London. 1570 William IV, King of England. A. L. S. 4to, no date. FINE. Abercromby, Sir Ralph. Distinguished British Gen- eral. D. S. folio. St. Vincent, July 9, 1797. 1572 Albermarle, George Monk, Duke of. A Successful English General. D. S. 4to. Dec. 5, 1668. FINE. 1573 Amherst, Jeffrey, Lord. Eminent English General and Colonial Governor of Virginia. D. S. 2 pages, folio. New York, Sept. 22, 1763. 1574 Bacon, Sir Nicholas. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England and the first to rank as Lord Chancellor. Father of Francis Bacon, Lord Verulam. D. S. folio. June 8, 1577, with fine Portrait. VERY RARE. 163 J 575 Blackstone, Sir William. Celebrated English Jurist. Author of “ Blackstone’s Commentaries.” A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Buckingham, July 13, 1779. FINE. “I rejoice at the fair Prospect of Success in America, which the last Accounts from thence have opened to us, & hope we shall be able to stand our ground in Europe against the united efforts of all our Enemies.” J576 Bright, John. Celebrated English Orator and States- man. A. L. S. 8vo. June i, 1867. S577 Byng, George. English Admiral. Served in the Ex- pedition to Good Hope. A. L. S. 4to. Northampton, Jan. 14, 1791. 1578 Canterbury, John Whitgift. Archbishop and Chap- lain to Queen Elizabeth. D. S. as Archbishop, folio. White- hall, Feb. 4, 1601. Signed also by Sir John Popham, who passed sentence on Mary Queen of Scots ; Sir John Hubert, Sir F. Knollys, Earl of Worcester; Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Buckhurst and Robert Cecyll, all members of Queen Elizabeth’s Privy Council. FINE AND IN- TERESTING. 1579 Cardegan, James Thomas Brudenell. Earl of Cele- brated English General. Noted for his charge at Bala- klav'a. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. March 12, 1843. 3580 Cathcart, Wm. Shaw, Earl. British Soldier and Diplomatist. Served in America at the Storming of Forts Montgomery and Clinton. Wounded at Brandywine. A. L. S. 4to. The Emperor of Russias Head Quarters, Sept. 24, 1813. To Gen. Jackson. “ I congratulate you on the fall of St. Sebastian.” 1581 Christie, G. English General. A. L. S. 4 pages, folio. Barbados, Oct. 18, 1782. To Alex. Adair. Speaks of the loss of ‘‘ The Royal George." 1582 Cockburn, Sir George. Celebrated British Admiral. Conveyed Napoleon to St. Helena. Took part in the cap- ture of Washington in 1814. A. L. S. 2 pages. 4to. H. M. Ship ‘‘ Implacable,” Downs. June 9, 1810. $583 Coke, Sir Edward. Lord Chief Justice of England. Author of ” Coke upon Littleton.” D. S. small 4to. Jan. 30, 1611, with 2 portraits. FINE. 164 ‘‘ xxxo die January Anno Dni 1611 Receyved by me Sr Edward Coke knight Lord Cheife Justice of his Mat'^s Courte of Comon pleas of Sr Thomas Knyvett of Ashwelthorpe in the Countie of Norff. Knight the some of one hundred poundes of lawfull Englishe money in p’te of payment of a more some due vnto me from Mr Audley for which the landes late the said Audlys in Pagraue in Norff. in the tenure of Sr Edmond Paston knight or his assignesare now extended vpon a statute of fiue hundred poundes I saye Receyved Edw Coke ” 1584 Disraeli, Benjamin. Earl of Beacon.sfield. English Prime Minister and Eminent Novelist. A. L. S. 2 pages, small 8vo. July il, 1847. 1585 Elgin, Thomas Bruce, Earl of. English General. Formed the collection known as the “ Elgin Marbles,” owned by the British Government. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Jan. 5, 1806. In French. 1 586 Queen Elizabeth’s Privy Council. Documents signed by Cecil, Lord Burleigh, Charles Howard, Earl of Notting- ham, Sir John Popham (who passed sentence on Mary Queen of Scots), Sir John Herbert, Sir F. Knollys, Duke of Bedford, Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Buckhurst, Robert Cecyll, Sir Wm. Howard, and others. Three documents, dated 1572, 1597, and 1601. Folio. FINE LOT. 1587 Ellenborough, Edward Law. Lord Chief Justice of England. D. S. 3 pages, folio. March 3, 1804. And D. S. by Gen. Sir Alan Cameron. 1808. 2 pieces 1588 Elphinstone, Geo. Keith. Viscount Keith. Distin- guished British Admiral. Served in America. D. S. 4to. 1589 Erskine, Thomas, Lord. An Illustrious British States- man and Orator. Lord Chancellor. A. L. S. 4to. June 25, 1824. 1590 The Same. A. L. S. in the third person, 4to. No date. And two cut signatures. As a lot. 1591 The Same. A. L. S. 4to. No date. And A. N. S. in the third person, small 4to, with portrait. As a lot. 1592 Fox, Charles James. Eminent English Statesmen. The Great Opponent of Wm. Pitt and Friend of America. D. S. folio. St. James, June 5, 1783, with portrait. 1593 Gladstone, Wm. E. The Great Prime Minister of Great Britain. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Whitehall. Jan. 25, 1845. To G. P. R. James. FINE. 1594 Grenville, William Wynoham Grenville, Lord. Eminent English Statesman and Orator. D. S. folio. Whitehall, April 23, 1791. 1595 Grey, Charles Earl. English Statesman. A. L. S. 2 pages 4to. Nov. 8, 1856. 1596 Hale, Sir Mathew. Lord Chief Justice. Author of “ Pleas of the Crown.” D. S. folio. Nov. 7, 1667. Signed also by Edward Atkyns and Sir J. Turner, the two other Barons of the Exchequer, &c., with Portrait. A sunmions in reference to loss in the great fire in London. FINE AND RARE. 1597 Halifax, George. Earl of. British Statesman. D. S. folio. June 4, 1725. 1598 Harcourt, Simon. Viscount Harcourt. Lord Keeper of the Seal and Lord Chancellor. Letter in the hand of another person. 4to. Aug. 25, 1711. “ Writing is so uneasy to me, that I know your lord’p will pardon me for giving you this trouble in an other hand than my own.” 1599 Harcourt, William. English General. D. S. folio. July 14, 1802. Signed also by Generals Alured Clarke and J. Craig. 1600 Heath, Sir Robert. Lord Chief Justice of King’s Bench. D. S. and three-line Autograph folio. July 20, 1632, with fine Portrait. VERY FINE* AND RARE. The petition of a poor widow for relief. At the bottom Sir Robert Heath has written : “ This is a work of charity and I entreat Sir John Hobart and Mr_ Potts to treat and end this if they can.” 1601 Holt, Sir John. Lord Chief Justice of King’s Bench. D. S. folio. Feb. 20, 1707, with Portrait. 1 602 Tuxon, William. Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord High Treasurer. Received the dying injunctions of King i66 Charles at the scaffold. D. S. folio. March 2, 1636. Signed also by Edward Littleton and others. FINE AND RARE. 1603 Lowe, Sir Hudson. Celebrated British General Napoleon’s Jailor at St. Helena. D. S. folio. Marseilles, Aug. I, 1815. 1604 Lyttleton, William Henry. Captain General and Governor of the Province of South Carolina. D. S. 4to. July 6, 1756. Signed John O. Yates. In reference to provisions for Charleston, South Carolina. 1605 Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of. The Great English General. D. S. 3 pages, folio. Bouchain, Oct. 2. 17 1 1. Signed also by Col. John Selwyn. The findings of a Court Martial. 1606 Moore, Sir John. Celebrated English General, whose death was commemorated by the Poet Wolfe. A. D. S. 4to. Canterbury, Aug. 6, 1799. 1607 Nelson, Horatio. Viscount Nelson and Duke of Bronte. Celebrated British Admiral. Gained the Victory of the Nile and Trafalgar. Autograph naval order of three lines. Small 4to, with 4 portraits. ‘ ‘ Order for to proceed close ofif St. Sebastian to inform all skips of niy position towards Barcelona.” 1608 North, Frederick. Lord and Earl of Guilford. Prime Minister. England’s Evil Genius during the American Revolution. A. L. S. 2 pages. 4to. Nov. 30, 1786, with 2 portraits. FINE AND RARE. 1609 Palmerston, Henry John Temple. Viscount. Emi- nent English Prime Minister. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Broadlands,|.Jan. 7, 1851. 1610 Peel, 7 Sir Robert. Celebrated English Statesman. A. L. S. in the third person, 8vo. Whitehall, March 3d. No year. 1611 Pepys, Samuel. Secretary of the Admiralty. Author of the immortal “ Diary.” D. S. folio. Feb. 6, 1666. 167 1612 Pitt, William. Earl of Chatham. Illustrious Eng- lish Statesman and Orator. Opposed the Stamp Act. A. L. S. 8vo. May 15(1 790), with 3 portraits. 1613 Russell, Lord John. Earl Russell. Eminent Eng- lish Whig Statesman. A. L. S. 3 pages, 8vo. May 4, 1840. 1614 Salisbury, Marquis of. Eminent English Statesman. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. April 29, 1870. 1615 Selkirk, Earl of. Attempted to Establish a Settle- ment on the Red River. A. L. S. 2 pages, 4to. London, July 5, 1806. 1616 Sterling, William Maxwell. English Statesman and Eminent Author. A. L. S. 8vo, no date. 1617 Walpole, Horace, Earl of Orford. Famous Literary Gossip, Amateur and Wit. D. S. small 4to. Ma}^ 20, 1796, with portrait. 1618 Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of. Cele- brated English General and Statesman. A. L. S. 3 pages, 4to. Paris, March 6, 1817. To Mrs. Caton. An interesting letter, recommending his Military Secretary, Col. Heivey, as a proper person to marry Mrs . Caton' s daughter. 1619 Wilmington, Spencer Compton, Earl of. English Statesman. D. S. 2 pages, folio. May 24, 1729. 1620 Signatures and Documents. Signed by English Statesmen. l 8 pieces 1621 Portraits of English Kings and Queens. 28 pieces 1622 Portraits of English Statesmen. 45 pieces 1623 Portraits of English Generals. 20 pieces 1624 Portraits of English Queens. 7 pieces EMPERORS AND CZARS OF RUSSIA. 1628 Alexis. Founder of the House of Romanoff. D. S. long folio, with seal. FINE. 1629 Alexander I, Emperor of Russia. D. S. 4to. St. Petersbourg, June 14, 1816, with five portraits. 1630 Alexandra Feodorowna, Empress of Russia. Wife of Nicholas I. L. S. 4to. May 3, 1821, with 3 portraits. 1631 Bovise Godounove, Czar of Russia. D. S. long folio, i6mo, with seal. 1632 Catherine I, Empress of Russia. D. S. folio. 1726. FINE. 1633 Catherine II, The Great Empress of Russia. L. S. folio. Sep. 24, 1781, with 5 portraits. FINE. 1634 Ivan IV, Czar of Russia. Called “ Ivan the Terrible.” Established the first printing press in Russia. D. S. folio. 1551. With fine seal. EINE AND RARE. 1635 Maria Feodorowna, Empress of Russia. Wife of Paul. E.S-4to. St. Petersburg, Oct. 3 r , 18 1 5, in French, with 2 portraits. 1636 Michael Fedorowitz, Czar of Russia. D. S. long folio. 1628. 1637 Nicolas ist, Emperor of Russia. D. S. 2 pages, folio. June 17, 1835, 'vith 2 portraits. 1638 The Same. Signature, and Signature of the Empress Alexandra, with 2 portraits. As a lot. 1639 Paul I, Emperor of Russia. Assassinated. A. L. S. 4to. St. Petersburg, Dec. 27, 1777. F'INE. 1640 Peter Alexiowitz I, called Peter the Great, Czar of Russia. D. S. folio. Lembergh, March 17, 1707. with five Portraits, and Views and Clippings. VERY FINE AND RARE. 1641 Theodore I, Czar of Russia. D. S. long folio. 1590. With seal. RARE. 1642 Beketoff, Prince, Vera. Eminent Russian Statesman. A. L. S. 8vo. No date. In English. 169 1 643 Gortchakoff, Alexander, Prince. Russian Statesman. A. L. S. 8vo. April 26, 1831, with Portrait. 1644 Menzikoff, Alexander, Prince. Celebrated Russian Statesman of the Reign of Peter II. L. S. 4to. Feb. 9, 1707, with Seal. FINE. 1645 Meyendorff, Peter von. A Russian Diplomat. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Dec. 29, 1855, in English. 1646 Nesselrode, Charles Robert, Count von. Eminent Russian Diplomatist. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Sept. 21 (1840), and one other. 2 pieces 1647 Orlof, Alexis, Count. Famous Russian Diplomatist and General. A. L. S. 8vo. Oct. 25. No year. KINGS OF SWEDEN. 1648 Adolphus Frederick, King of Sweden. D. S. folio. Oct. 27, 1767. 1649 Portrait of Adolphus Frederick. Engraved by Fritzsch. Folio. FINE. 1650 Charles IX, King of Sweden. D. S. folio, June 27, 1596. Stained from seal. RARE. 1651 Charles X (Charles Gustavus), King of Sweden. A. L. S. 4to. Aug. 20, 1658. 1652 Charles XI, King of Sweden. D. S. folio. June 21. 1684, with Seal. VERY FINE. 1653 Portrait of Charles XI. Line. Folio. VERY FINE. 1654 Charles XII. King of Sweden. The Celebrated Conqueror. D. S. folio. Jan. 31, 1717, with seal and 3 portraits. VERY FINE AND RARE. 1655 Charles XIII. King of Sweden. D. S. folio. May 22, 1810, with portrait. 1656 Charles XIV (Jean Baptiste Jule Bernadotte). King of Sweden and Marshal of France. D. S. (Carl Johan) folio. Drottningholms, Aug. 25, 1831, with 3 portraits. 1657 Charles XV (Louis Eugene). King of Sweden. L. S. 4to. No date. 1658 Christian VII. King of Denmark. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Nov. 5, 1772, with seal and portrait. FINE. 1659 Christina. Queen of Sweden. D, S. folio. Aug. 14, 1647, with 2 portraits. FINE. 1660 Erik XIV. King of Sweden. Son of Gustavus Vasa. Proposed Marriage to Queen Elizabeth of England. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Oct. 8, 1561, with seal (stained) and colored portrait. RARE. 1661 Frederick, King of Sweden. L. S. 4to. Schondalen, Aug. 5, 1719, with fine portrait. 1662 Gnstavus I, commonly called Gustavus Vasa. King of Sweden. Document of the time of. Sept. 16, 1556, with seal and 3 portraits. 1663 Gustavus, Adolphus ( Gustavus II). King of Sweden. D. S. folio. Jan. 1624, with seal. 1664 Gustavus III. King of Sweden. D. S. folio. June i, 1788, with 4 portraits. 1665 Gustavus IV, King of Sweden. D. S. folio. No date, with Portrait. 1666 John III, King of Sweden. D. S. folio Oct. 3, 1672. 1667 Oscar I, King of Sweden. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. Roma, March 14, 1847. 1668 Oscar II, King of Sweden. A. L. S. 2 pages, 8vo. June 6, 1863. I 669 Sigismund III, King of Poland and Sweden. D. S. folio. July, 1594, with Seal. FINE. 1670 Rafn, Charles C. Distinguished Danish Antiquarian. A. L. S. 4to. Copenhagen, Oct. 2, 1850. 1671 Portraits of Kings of Sweden. 8 pieces EMPERORS OF GERMANY AND PRUSSIA. 1672 Elizabeth, Wife of Frederick II of Prussia. D. S. folio. Berlin, Jan. 6, 1769. 1673 Frederick I, King of Prussia. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Potsdam, Aug. 18, 1701, with address. VERY FINE. 1674 Frederick II, called “ Frederick the Great,” King of Prussia. One of the Greatest Generals and most Famous Kings of Modern Times. D. S. folio. June 6, 1786. FINE. 1675 Frederick William I, King of Prussia. L. S. 2 pages, folio, 1739, with address. FINE. 1676 Frederick William II, King of Prussia. L. S. 4to. Berlin, Jan. 2, 1782, with fine colored Portrait. 1677 Frederick William III, King of Prussia. L. S. and three-line Autograph. Aug. 20, 1820. 1678 Frederick William IV. King of Prussia. L. S. with 7 lines Autograph. 1815. And A. L. S. of Elizabeth. Wife of Frederick William IV. 2 pieces 1679 Blucher, Gerhard Lebrecht Von. Celebrated Prussian Field Marshal. D. S. folio. July 7, 1807. 1680 Hohenlohe, Prince Von. Bismarck’s Assistant and Suc- cessor. L. S. 8vo. Berlin, Nov. 27, 1871. 1681 Humboldt, Karl Wilhelm, Baron von. Celebrated German Philologist and Statesman. A. L. S. 4to. Berlin, Dec. 3, 1820. 1682 Metternich, Clemens Wenzel, Prince Von. An Austrian Statesman and Diplomatist. L. S. folio. Vienna, Oct. i 5, 1842. 1683 Montecuccoli, Raimondo. One of the greatest Military Commanders of his time. Of Italian Birth in the Service of Austria. D. S. folio. 1636. FINE. 1684 Charles V. Emperor of Germany and King of Spain. D. S. 4to. Burgos, Sep. 6, 1523. FINE. 172 1685 Charles VII. Emperor of Germany. L. S. 9 pages, 4to. 1727. To Cardinal Althan. 1686. Charles VII. Emperor of Germany. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Jan. 4, 1738. 1687 Ferdinand I. Emperor of Germany. D. S. double folio. 1559 - 1688 Ferdinand II. Emperor of German)^ The Instigator of the 30 Years War. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Sep. 27, 1623, with seal. EINE AND RARE. 1689 Ferdinand III. Emperor of Germany. L. S. 2 pages, folio. 1645. 1690 Frederick William. Crown Prince of Prussia. L. S. 4to. Oct. 23, 1852. And Cut Signature, with Portrait. As a Lot. 1691 Frederick, William. Elector of Bradenburg, surnamed the Great Elector. D. S. 8 pages, folio. Jan. 14, 1680. 1692 Johann Sigsmund. Ninth Elector of Bradenburg. D. S. folio. Dec. 22, 1609. Stained. 1693 Georg Wilhelm. Elector of Bradenburg. D. S. 2 pages, folio. Jan. 18, 1627, with Seal. 1694 Joseph II. Emperor of Germany. L. S.4to. Vienna, Oct. 31, 1781. 1695 Maria Theresa. Empress of Germany. D. S. 2 pages, folio. May, 1762. FINE. 1696 Matthias I. Emperor of Germany. D. S. 2 pages, folio. May 15, 1614. 1697 Maximilian I. Emperor of Germany. D. S. folio. RARE AND FINE. 1698 Maximilian II.. Plmperor of Germany. D. S. 3 pages, folio. Jan. 21, 1568. FINE. 1699 Rudolph II. Emperor of Germany. D. S. 2 pages, folio, I 592. FINE. 173 1 700 William, Prince of Orange. Called William the Silent. The Illustrious Founder of the Dutch Republic. Parch- ment D. S. double folio, 1583, with Seal. VERY RARE. 1701 William I. Emperor of Germany. A. L. S. 8vo. Berlin, Nov. 15, 1875. 1702 The Same. D. S. folio. Aug. 16, i860. RULERS OF ITALY, SARDINIA, SPAIN, &c. 1703 Antonelli, Giacomo. Celebrated Italian Cardinal and Politician. Photograph with signature. 1704 Charles Albert. King of Sardinia. L. S. folio. Turin, May 30, 1834, with Portrait. 1705 Charles Emanuel I. Duke of Savoy, surnamed the Great. L. S. 4to. Turin, Feb., 1604, with 2 portraits. FINE. 1706 Charles Emanuel II. Duke of Savoy. D. S. folio. July 8, 1673. 1707 Charles Emanuel III. Duke of Savoy. D. S. folio. Jan. 30, 1748, with 2 portraits. 1708 Charles Emanuel IV. King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy. A. L. S. 4to, no date. 1709 Charles Felix I. King of Sardinia. L. S. folio. Turin, May 25, 1829. 1710 Eugene (Francis). Prince of Savoy. The Illustrious General, brought with Marlborough against the French at Blenheim. L. S. 3 pages, folio. Nov. 10, 1705. FINE AND RARE. 1711 Emanuel Philibert. Duke of Savoy. Surnamed “ Iron- headed.” A noted Italian General. D.S. folio. July 19, 1 563, with portrait. RARE. 1712 Ferdinand The Catholic. King of Spain. L. S. “Roi d’Espagna,” 4to, no date. VERY EINE AND RARE. 174 1713 Ferdinand and Isabella. King and Queen of Spain. The Patron of Columbus. D. S. “Yo el Rey” “Yo el Reyna,” 4to. VERY FINE AND RARE. 1714 Garibaldi, Guiseppe. Famous Italian General. Cut Signature, with portrait. 1715 Victor Amadeus I. Duke of Savoy. L. S. folio. Nov. 28, 1614. 1716 Victor Amadeus II. Duke of Savoy, and First King of Sardinia. L. S. folio. Sept. 13, 1714, with portrait. FINE AND RARE. 1717 Victor Amadeus III. King of Sardinia and Duke of Savoy. L. S. folio. Sept. 24, 1774. And Autograph of his Queen, Marie Antoinette. As a Lot. 1718 Victor- Emmanuel II. King of Italy. L. S. folio. July, 1850, with portrait. 1719 The Same. A. L. S. 8vo, no date. POPES OF ROME. 1720 Pope Benedict XIII. L. S. as Cardinal, 4to. Benevento, 1711. FINE AND RARE. 1721 Pope Clement VIII. D. S. folio. April, 1602, with Portrait. FINE AND RARE. 1722 Pope Clement IX. L. S. as Bishop of Rome. July 3, 1655. FINE AND RARE. 1723 Pope Clement XII. L. S. as Archbishop, 4to. Roma, Feb. 14, 1703. RARE AND FINE. 1724 Pope Clement XIII. A. L. S. as Cardinal Rozzonies, 4to. Feb. 2, 1735. RARE AND FINE. 1725 Pope Gregory XIV. L. S. 4to. July 6, 1591. VERY FINE AND RARE. 1726 Pope Gregory XVI. A. L. S. with initial, as Cardinal, 4to. 22 Sep., 1796. P'lNE. 1727 The Same. L. S. as Cardinal, folio. Roma, 1833. 175 1728 Pope Innocence XII. D. S. folio. May 25, i6g8. RARE. 1729 Pope Leo XII. One line Autograph, with colored trans- parent view of St. Peter’s and Portrait. 1730 Pope Paul III. D. S. as Cardinal “ Placet A” (Allesan- dro Farnese) folio, 1540? Badly damaged. 1731 Pope Paul V. D. S. 4to, Palazzo ap°, 1609. FINE AND RARE. 1732 Pope Pius VII. A. L. S. 4to. No date. 1733 Pope Pius VIII. A. L.S. as Cardinal, 4to. Linz, 1822. 1734 Pope Alexander VI. Papal Bull, 1499. Parchment folio, with lead Seal. 1735 Portraits of the Popes. 32 pieces 1736 Lot Portraits, &c. DUKE UNIVERSITY UBRARY DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA 27706