142 143 144 145 SAVAGE'S WASHINGTON FAMILY. THE WASHINGTON FAMILY. George Washington, his Lady and her two Grandchildren, by the name of Custis, Etc. Full figure in military costume, seated to the left of the Print. Stipple. Painted and Engraved by E. Savage. Philadelphia, Published March 10th, 1798, by E. Savage and Robert Wilkinson, No. 58 Cornhill, London. Height, 18, inches, width 241% inches. Baker, No. 120. A nice impression of this very desirable and rare Print. EDWIN'S MADISON. JAMES MADISON. Folio. Full Length. Engraved by D. Edwin. One of the rarest of Edwin Portraits, and a fine copy. EDWIN'S PETER FRANCISCO. THIS representation of Peter Francisco's gallant action with nine of Tarleton' Cavalry, in sight of four hundred men, which took place in Amelia County, Virginia, in 1781, is respectfully inscribed to him, by James Webster and James Warrell. Designed by Warrell. Drawn by Barralet. Engraved by D. Edwin, with Vignette portrait of Washington in the centre of the inscription. Large folio. A fine impression of the largest and best of Edwin's work. Rare. ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF SMITH'S HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA, UNPUBLISHED. SMITH, SAMUEL. The History of the Province of Pennsylvania, containing Part I.-The time and manner of obtaining the grant and charters—the arrival of settlers—a general view of the original state of the country, and of the public Proceedings in legislature, and other matters, for the first forty years after the Settlement under William Penn. Part II.-The introduction, and some account of the religious progress of the people called Quakers therein, including the like account respecting the same people in New Jersey as constituting one Yearly Meeting by Samuel Smith. 5 folio volumes, consisting of 388 pp. The Original Manuscript of Samuel Smith's History of Pennsylvania, who also wrote the History of New York and New Jersey, written during the latter half of the Eighteenth Century, but never published. Used by Robert Proud, in compiling his History of Pennsylvania. It is in an excellent state of preservation. Manuscripts by Robert Proud, 146 147 148 149 150 Historian of Pennsylvania. ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF PROUD'S HISTORY OF PENNSYLVANIA. THE HISTORY of Pennsylvania in North America. From the Original Institution and Settlement of that Province under the first Proprietary and Governor William Penn, in 1681, till about the year 1742, written principally between the years 1776 and 1780, by an English Subject, long resident in Pennsylvania (Robert Proud.) 6 volumes. Folio. Consisting of 493 pp. The Original Manuscript in the Autograph of the Author, Robert Proud, neatly written and excellently preserved. THE HISTORY of the original Institution and Settlement of the Province of Pennsylvania, in North America, under the first Proprietary and Governor William Penn, with a brief and general Description of the said County and of the State, in which it flourished, chiefly between the years 1760 and 1770. (By Robert Proud), with Plans of the City of Philadelphia and Map of the State. 6 volumes. Folio. Consisting of 874 pp. The Original Manuscript in the Autograph of Robert Proud, the Author, neatly written and cxcellently preserved. THE HISTORY of the original Institution and Settlement of the Province of Pennsylvania, under the first Proprietary and Governor William Penn, with a brief description of the said County and of the State, in which it flourished, chiefly between the years 1760 and 1770. (By Robert Proud). 8volumes. Folio. Consisting of 745 PP. The Original Manuscript in the Autograph of Robert Proud, neatly written and excellently preserved. This aud the preceding lot (147) seem to be somewhat in a confused state,and it is evident that the Author wrote and rewrote his history several times before he published it. THE HISTORY, Etc., of Pennsylvania. fragment of Proud's History. Folio. 1680-1707. A Vellum. 200 pp. The Original Manuscript in the Autograph of Robert Proud. A VIEW of the Province of Pennsylvania and of_the_State in which it flourished, chiefly between 1760 and 1770. (By Robert Proud). 111 pp., in the back of the volume under the 151 152 153 154 heading "Memoranda Communia, R. Proud's post annum, The Original Manuscript in the Autograph of Robert Proud, neatly written and excellently preserved. In the back of the Volume is some Autograph Memoranda, giving an account of the time and place of Robert Proud's Birth and changes of situation, both in England and America for nearly 80 years, written by himself. An account of the Earthquake in Philadelphia, 1801. An account of Funerals in Philadelphia annually for about 60 years, with the probable aud comparative number of Friends in that city till the year 1800, Etc. NOTE. It will be of interest to note that the History of Pennsylvania was First commenced by Caleb Pusey, who died, and his papers were handed to David Lloyd and Isaac Norris; in 1732 they went to John Kinsey, who in conjunction with other friends revised them, and kept them till 1750, the year of his death; after that Samuel Smith, of Burlington, attempted to get the matter in shape, but he seems to have covered only 10 years, and from that time till the publication Proud worked the matter up himself. PROUD'S PENNSYLVANIA. The Original Agreement entered into with Robert Proud by Benj R. Morgan, Henry Drinker, Saml. W. Fisher, Wm. Sansom, Kearny Wharton, Jos. Parker Norris, Saml. M. Fox, Jos Sansom, Mordecai Lewis, Thomas Norton, Pattison Hartshorne, & Thomas Miers Fisher, each to Loan Proud £50, to prosecute the Publication of his History of Pennsylvania. Dated April 28th 1798. Signed by each of the above named persons. 4to. Proud was a poor school teacher and laboured under much difficulty in raising sufficient money to publish his history, which is now so much sought after. The public spirited and benevolent men who signed the above contract, prove that Proud was not totally devoid of friends among the wealthy. He fully expected the co-operation and assistance of the Quaker element, in whose interest, he says, he wrote his history, but for petty reasons this was denied him, they not only refusing to purchase the book, but used all sorts of arguments to induce others not to buy it, which in a great measure placed the book under a cloud for nearly a century after its publication. The author having ended his days in poverty, depending for support on the charity of his friends, died, knowing that if his own generation did not appreciate his efforts, those to come would. PROUD. Autograph Memoranda of Robert Proud's giving the number of copies of his history shipped to England. Philada. 1801. 3 pp., 4 to. PROUD. Original Map of Pennsylvania. Drawn by Robt. Large. 4 to. PROUD. Original Sketch of the Peninsula between the Bays of Chesapeake & Delaware, with some of the proposed Canals, by Robert Proud. Folio. 155 156 157 PROUD, ROBERT. Autograph Manuscripts; "Some Strictures on those Papers presented to the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, styled a Petition & Remonstrance, a Memorial & a Representation. The two former signed by Geo Clymer & Danl Roberdeau, chairman, The latter by Wm Adcock, President; against the Quakers. Address to the Said Assembly signed by Jno Pemberton. Dated the 26th of the 10th m. 1775, Written in 1775. - To John Dickinson, Danl Roberdeau, John Cadwallader & to all others, whether under the Denomination of Continental or Provincial Delegates & Committee Men of every Kind &c., in whose hands appears to be, at present, the Powers of Government in the Province of Pennsylvania, but more particularly in the city of Philadelphia. Robert Proud, an inhabitant of Said City, Respectfully Sheweth. Written in 1775, but not presented. His Reasons for not joining the Patriots, written in 1776.— "He is an Englishman" says the moderate colonist. Written in 1776 American Liberty Explained as understood in 1776. Written in 1776, &c. 47 PP. Folio. PROUD. The Original Autograph letter Book of Robert Proud. containing Copies of Letters to his Brother and Sister, from March 1770 to Feby 19, 1812, embracing series of Highly important and historical letters, giving a graphic account of the British taking possession of Philadelphia, Of the Encampment of Washington's Army at Valley Forge, The Banishment of the Quakers to Virginia, The doings of the Continental Congress and Army before leaving Philadelphia, and many other important occurrences at the commencement and during the Revolutionary War, which although seen through the Eyes of a British sympathiser, still are the facts as appeared to him, and cannot fail but to throw some light on the history of those stirring times. Folio. 150 pp. These letters have never been published. They would make a considerable sized volume of the greatest historic interest, especially those relating to the American Revolution. PROUD. The Original Autograph Documents in the handwriting of Z. Poulson, in reference to the Publication of Proud's History of Pennsylvania, being the Statements of the cost of Publication, the number of copies published, and Sold, and to whom sold. Dated from 1798 to 1807. Folio. 5 pieces. 158 160 161 162 163 164 PROUD. The Original Memorandum Book, giving the names of 460 Purchasers of Proud's Pennsylvania, including that of Thos Jefferson, Jno Adams, Jos Hopkinson, Jos Reed, Wm. Newbold & Wm. Cobbett. 4 to. Boards. PROUD. Autograph Memoranda of Robert Proud's in reference to his accounts with Z. Poulson, for the Publishing and distribnment of the History of Pennsylvania; as also a copy of the agreetion between he and Poulson 1800-1807. 4to. 9 pieces PROUD, ROBT. Autograph Memorandum Book, containing many items of interest, including an account of the Earthquake in Philadelphia 1801, Yellow Fever in Philadelphia 1799, Memorial of John Wister, Benj. Franklin's Chapter in Genesis, Robert Proud's Birth and Native place, Violation of order 1776, various Translations, Etc. 100 pp. 4to. vellum. PROUD, ROBT. Autograph Memorandum Book containing Historical Notes and Memorandums respecting Philadelphia, Proposed Improvements & Regulations in the City 1791-2; Account of Pennsylvania for the use of the Encyclopædia; The Increase of Trade in Philadelphia, Makin's Description of Pennsylvania in Latin and English verse; Robert Proud to his friends respe cting his History of Penna., Etc. 78 pp. 4to. Half bound. PROUD, ROBERT. Autograph Observations and Reflections explanatory of the Nature and Design of the History of Pennsylvania & of the manner of its publication by the author, Robt Proud, also of the Reception, which it has hitherto met with from those at whose request & for whose use it was principally intended, with the present state of the same among them. Dated 1800. 4to. 4to. 46 pp. PROUD, ROBT. Autograph Memoranda, Headed "Memoranda de Vita R. Proudi, or Short Notes of the Time and Place of R. Proud's Birth, with his changes of situation, both in England and America, etc., with some brief observations, etc., Extracts, in verse and prose from R. P's Memoranda, on various subjects, but here more particularly alluding to the Revolutionary Conduct in Penna. about the year 1775," Etc., 4to. 41 PP. PROUD, ROBT. Autograph Manuscript, containing Sketches of Some Proposed Improvements in the City of Philadelphia, by R. P. 1791.—Observations on the Ferriages opposite to Phila |