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acter, Martial Law in Rhode Island, etc.) Portrait. Portrait. 3 vols., 8vo, cloth. Boston, 1852. $5.00 521 Worcester, J. E. Sketches of the Earth and Its Inhabitants. With 100 engravings (American): Views of City Hall, New York; Washington Monument; Niagara Scenery, etc., of all the World. 2 vols., 12mo, half calf. Boston, 1823. Fine, clean copy.

$2.00

522 Wright, Carroll D. The Industrial Evolution of the United States. Illustrated. 12mo, cloth, pp. 362. New York, 1895. $1.00

523 Wright, J. The American Negotiator; or, The Various Currencies of the British Colonies in America, Canada, New England, New York, East Jersey, Virginia, etc. 8vo, calf, pp. 464. London, 1761. $3.00

FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR.

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Sabin says this volume is by Benjamin Franklin, "in fact, published by him when residing in London; as agent for Pennsylvania." The publisher of this Boston Edition (B. Macom) was Franklin's nephew.

527 Lambing, A. A. Register of Fort Duquesne. Translated from the French. Folio, paper, pp. 97. Pittsburg, 1885. $1.50

528 Loudoun Orderly Book. General Orders of 1757 issued by Earl of Loudoun and Phineas Lyman in the Campaign against the French. Edited by Worthington C. Ford. 12mo, boards, uncut, pp. 144. New York, 1899. $4.00

A limited edition of 250 copies printed for Wm. Seward Webb at the Gillise Press.

529 Louisbourg in 1745. The Anonymous Lettre d'un Habitant de Louisbourg; containing a narrative

by an eyewitness of the siege in 1745. Edited, with an English translation, by George M. Wrong, M. A. Professor of History in the University of Toronto. 4to, cloth, pp. 74. New York, 1897. $1.50

Edition limited to 100 copies for the United States.

530 Lucas, Fred. W. Appendiculæ Historicæ; or, Shreds of History, Hung on a Horn. (Discovery of America to the End of the 16th Century; Native Races and the Fur Trade; Campaign of 1755; Montcalm at Oswego, Niagara, Ticonderoga, and Quebec, 1759; Pre-Columbian Voyages, etc.) 10 maps and plans, including Chart of New York (colored), Survey of Montreal, Plans of the Siege of Quebec, etc. 4to, cloth, pp. 216. London (printed for the Author), 1896. $3.50

531 Observations on a Late State of the Nation. 2d edition. 8vo, old calf, pp. 107. London, 1769. $1.50 By Ed. Burke; French and Indian War, etc.

532 Sargent, Winthrop. History of an Expedition against Fort du Quesne in 1755 under General Braddock. Maps. 8vo, cloth, pp. 423. Philadelphia, 1856. $3.00

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(Washingtoniana, Biographies of Officers, English and American Histories, etc.)

536 Address to Protestant Dissenters on the Approaching Election, with Respect to Public Liberty, and of American Affairs in Particular. 8vo, half roan, pp. 16. London, 1774. $1.50

537 Advice to the Officers of the British Army, with the Addition of Some Hints to the Drummer and Private Soldier. Plate. 8vo, half calf, pp. 134. London, 1783. $2.00

A facsimile reprint, with introduction and notes published by the Agathynian Club in 1867. No. 52 of 120 copies printed.

538 Americans against Liberty; or, An Essay on the Nature and Principles of True Freedom, Showing that the Designs and Conduct of the Americans Tend only to Tyranny and Slavery. 8vo, half bound. London, 1775. $1.50

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Treason, An Historical Drama. 8vo, paper, pp. 22. Baltimore, 1840.

$3.00

Very rare. Among the characters are André, Arnold, Clinton, Talmadge, Paulding, Van Wart, etc.

541 Bacon, Delia. The Bride of Fort Edward. An Historical Play Founded on an Incident of the American Revolution. 12mo, cloth, pp. 174. New York, 1839. $2.50

A rare volume.

542 Barnum, H. L. The Spy Unmasked; or, Memoirs of Enoch Crosby, alias Harvey Birch, the Hero of "The Spy," by Mr. Cooper. 2 vols., 12mo, new half morocco, gilt tops. London, 1829. $5.00

543 Beach, All. C. The Centennial Celebrations of the Battles and Campaigns of the Revolution, State of New York. (Kingston, Bemis Heights, Old Fort at Schoharie, Cherry Valley, etc.) Illustrated. Royal 8vo, cloth, pp. 459. Albany, 1879. $1.50

544 Bloodgood, S. De Witt. The Sexagenary; or, Reminiscences of the American Revolution (mostly on the Northern Border). Portraits. 8vo, cloth, pp. 234. Albany, 1866. $1.75

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March 5, 1781, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the 5th of March, 1770. 4to, half morocco, pp. 23. Boston, 1781. $7.50

Foxed.

546 Boston Massacre. Hichborn, Benjamin. An Oration Delivered March 5, 1777, at the Request of the Inhabitants of the Town of Boston to Commemorate the Bloody Tragedy of the 5th of March, 1770. 4to, half morocco, pp. 18. Boston, 1777. $10.00 A very rare oration.

Massacre. 547 Boston A Short Narrative of the Horrid Massacre in Boston, March 5, 1770, by Soldiers of the 29th Regiment. Plate. 8vo, cloth. Boston, 1770 (reprinted, New York, 1849. $1.50

548 Boston Tea Party. A Retrospect of, with a Memoir of George R. T. Hewes, a Survivor. By a Citizen of New York. Portrait. 12m0, boards, pp. 210. New York, 1834.

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ker Hill. 8vo, paper, pp. 8. Boston, June 17, 1825. $1.50

A rare account of the battle, printed on the fiftieth anniversary.

553 (Bunker Hill.) A Memorial of the American Patriots Who Fell June 17, 1775, with Account of the Dedication of the Memorial Tablets, etc., 1889. With illustrations, appendixes, etc. Royal 8vo, half morocco, gilt. Boston, 1889. $2.50

554 (Bunker Hill.) A Collection of the Proceedings of the Bunker Hill Monument Association, 1861-74, including Historical Addresses, Documents, etc. 8vo, half morocco. Plates. Cambridge, 1874. $1.50

555 (Bunker Hill.) Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Battle, with an Appendix Containing a Survey of the Literature of the Battle. Illustrated. Royal 8vo, half morocco, pp. 174. Boston, 1875. $1.50

556 (Bunker Hill.) Willard, S. Plans and Sections of the Obelisk on Bunker's Hill. Folding plates, plans, etc. 4to, boards. Boston, 1843.

$2.00

557 Bunker Hill Monument. A Panoramic View from. Engraved by James Smillie from a drawing by R. P. Mallory. With notes. 4to, boards, thin. Boston, 1848. $1.25

558 Burgoyne, Gen. A State of the Expedition from Canada, with a Collection of Authentic Documents and Circumstances Collected by Himself. Fine folding military plans and maps. 8vo, half calf, gilt, pp. 300. London, 1780. $10.00

559 Burke, William. Memoir of. A Soldier of the Revolution. 16mo,

boards, pp. 126. Hartford, 1837.

$2.00

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561 Chotteau, Leon. La Guerre de l'Indépendance (1775-83) en Amérique, avec une préface par M. E. Laboulaye. 12mo, half roan, pp. 438. Paris, 1876. $1.50

562 Coffin, Charles. The Lives and (Revolutionary) Services of Maj.-Gen. John Thomas, Col. Thomas Knowlton, Col. Alex. Scammell and Maj.Gen. Henry Dearborn. 12mo, cloth, pp. 222. New York, 1845. $7.50 Very scarce.

563 (Connecticut.) The Spirit of Seventy-Six. (Published by the Women's Branch of the Connecticut Centennial Association, and devoted to Revolutionary and Centennial subjects.) Illustrated. 4to, cloth, pp. $1.50 144. 1875.

564 Considerations on the Measures Carrying on with Respect to the British Colonies in North America. By

Matthew Robinson. 12mo, half roan. London Printed (Boston reprinted and sold by Edes & Gill, 1774).

$3.50

The "Monthly Review" says, "One of the most candid and best informed of any of the late writers on the interest of Great Britain and her colonies."

565 (Cowpens.) Proceedings at the Unveiling of the Monument at Spartanburg, S. C., in Commemoration of the Centennial of the Battle of Cowpens. Illustrated. 8vo, paper, pp. 137. 1896. $1.00

566 Dawson, Henry B. The Assault on Stony Point by Gen. Anthony Wayne, July 16, 1779. With facsimiles and illustrative notes. 4to, paper, uncut, pp. 156. Morrisania, 1863. $3.50

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568 Dialogue between the Ghost of Gen. Montgomery and an American. Delegate. 8vo, paper. New York, 1865. $2.00

No. 42 of 100 copies privately reprinted from the very rare original. Printed at the Bradstreet Press.

569 Duché, Jacob. The Duty of Standing Fast on Our Liberties: A Sermon at Christ's Church before the First Battalion of the City of Philadelphia. 8vo, half bound, pp. 23. London, 1775. $1.50

570 Ellet, Mrs. Domestic History of the American Revolution. 12mo, cloth, pp. 308. New York, 1850.

$1.25

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Very scarce. Number 95 of 250 copies printed. Presentation copy from the Editor.

573 Field, Thos. W. The Battle of Long Island, with Connected Preceding Events. Narrative and Authentic Documents. Maps and views. 8vo, cloth, pp. 545. Brooklyn (L. I.) Historical Society, 1869. $3.00

574 Fox, Charles J. Memorials and Correspondence of. Edited by Lord John Russell. 4 vols., 8vo, cloth. London, 1853. $10.00

Abounds with the inside political history of the English during the American Revolution.

575 Fox, Ebenezer. The Adventures of, in the Revolutionary War.

Portrait and curious illustrations. Small 12mo, cloth, pp. 240. Boston, 1838. $1.50 576 Gardner, Asa Bird. The Uniforms of the American Army, with valuable MSS. Notes. By Wm. Kelby. 4to, paper. $2.00 577 Gibbes, R. W. Documentary History of the American Revolution, 1764-76. 8vo, cloth, pp. 292. New York, 1855. $2.00

578 Goodrich, Chas. A. Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Plate and fine portraits. 8vo, boards, uncut, pp. 460. New York, 1829. $2.50

579 Green, Samuel A. Groton during the Revolution, with complete Military Rolls and Appendix (relating to Groton in the Civil War). 8vo, cloth, uncut, pp. 342. Groton, 1900. $4.50

200 copies privately printed by Dr. Green.

580 Griswold, R. W. The Republican Court; or, American Society in the Days of Washington. 25 fine steel portraits, including Mrs. Washington, Madison, Jay, Beekman, Otis, Charles Carroll, etc. 4to, full morocco. New York, 1856.

$5.00

581 Habersham, Major John (Continental Army). Biographical Sketch of. By Chas. C. Jones. Portrait. 8vo, paper. Privately printed, 1886. $1.00

Scarce. Presentation copy to F. D. Stowe.

582 Harris, Gen. Lord. The Life and Services of, during His Campaign in America, West Indies, etc. By S. R. Lushington. Portrait. 8vo, cloth, pp. 549. London, 1840. $2.00

583 Hall, Henry. Year-Book of the Societies Composed of Descendants of the Men of the Revolution, for 1890. (History of the Society of the Cincinnati, Dates of Prominent Events in the Revolution, etc.) Royal 8vo, cloth, uncut, pp. 381. New York, 1891.

$1.50

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587 Heitman, F. B. Historical Register of Officers of the Continental Army during the War of the Revolution, April, 1775, to December, 1783. (More than 12,000 names.) 8vo, cloth, pp. 534. Washington, 1893. $5.00

This valuable work also contains list of French officers who served with the American army, and list of battles, actions, etc.

588 Hiltzheimer, Jacob. Extracts from the Diary of Jacob Hiltzheimer of Philadelphia, 1765-98. Edited by Jacob C. Parsons. 4to, cloth, pp. 271. Philadelphia, 1893. $3.00

A soldier in the French and Indian wars and the Revolution. Early life in Philadelphia.

589 How, David. Diary of, a private in Col. Paul Dudley Sargent's Regiment of the Massachusetts Line in American Revolution; with a Biographical Sketch of the Author by Geo. Wingate Chase, and illustrative Notes by Henry B. Dawson. 4to, boards, uncut, pp. 51. Morrisania, 1865. $3.00

No. 55 of an edition of 250 copies.

590 Hunter, James. Life and Times of ("General" of the Regulars at Guilford Battleground), and address by Jos. M. Morehead. 8vo, paper, pp. 73. Greensboro, N. C., 1898.

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