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A letter from a merchant in London to his nephew in North America, relative to the present posture of affairs in the colonies : in which the supposed violation of charters, and the several grievances complained of, are particularly discussed, and the consequences of an attempt towards independency set in a true lightA letter from a merchant in London to his nephew in North America, relative to the present posture of affairs in the colonies : in which the supposed violation of charters, and the several grievances complained of, are particularly discussed, and the consequences of an attempt towards independency set in a true light. London : Printed for J. Walter, at Homer's Head, Charing-Cross, MDCCLXVI.
With a half-title.
Signed at end: A.B. i.e. Josiah Tucker.
Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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A letter to the gentlemen of the committee of London merchants, trading to North America : shewing in what manner, it is apprehended, that the trade and manufactures of Britain may be affected by some late restrictions on the American commerce, and by the operation of the act for the stamp duty in America; as also how far the freedom and liberty of the subjects residing in Britain, are supposed to be interested in the preservation of the rights of the provinces, and in what manner those rights appear to be abridged by that statute.A letter to the gentlemen of the committee of London merchants, trading to North America : shewing in what manner, it is apprehended, that the trade and manufactures of Britain may be affected by some late restrictions on the American commerce, and by the operation of the act for the stamp duty in America; as also how far the freedom and liberty of the subjects residing in Britain, are supposed to be interested in the preservation of the rights of the provinces, and in what manner those rights appear to be abridged by that statute. London : Printed for W. Richardson & L. Urquart, Booksellers, under the Royal Exchange, Cornhill, MDCCLXVI.
Errata: page 30.
Rockefeller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
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The charters of the following provinces of North America : viz. Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pensylvania, Massachusett's Bay, and Georgia : To which is prefixed, a faithful narrative of the proceedings of the North American colonies, in consequence of the late Stamp-ActThe charters of the following provinces of North America : viz. Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Pensylvania, Massachusett's Bay, and Georgia : To which is prefixed, a faithful narrative of the proceedings of the North American colonies, in consequence of the late Stamp-Act. London : Printed for W. Owen at Temple-Bar ; J. Almon, in Piccadilly ; and F. Blyth at John's Coffee-House, Royal-Exchange, MDCCLXVI.
Price two shillings and six-pence.
The provinces are printed in two columns on the titlepage.
Each part has separate pagination and register.
With: Spilsbury, John. A new map of North America from the latest discoveries. [London : s.n.], 1763. Issued together.
Rockefeller Library copy imperfect: map wanting.
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A Summary view of the rights of British America : set forth in some resolutions intended for the inspection of the present delegates of the people of Virginia, now in convention...
A Summary view of the rights of British America : set forth in some resolutions intended for the inspection of the present delegates of the people of Virginia, now in convention... The Second Edition. Williamsburg, : Printed by Clementina Rind ; London : Re-printed for G. Kearsly at No. 46, near Searjents Inn, in Fleet Street, 1774.
Preface (p. [v]-xvi) addressed "To the King" and signed "Tribunus" is attributed to Arthur Lee.
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Banestem Shackleford letter to Hartwell Marable
A mistake in settling with you. I get but 26 pounds for my tobacco. -
Colin Cocke letter to John Major, 1807 March 14
Letter concerning oats. -
The controversy between Great Britain and her colonies reviewed the several pleas of the colonies, in support of their right to all the liberties and privileges of British subjects, and to Exemption from the Legislative Authority of Parliament, stated and considered; and The Nature of their Connection with, and Dependence on, Great Britain, shewn, upon the evidence of Historical Facts and Authentic Records
The controversy between Great Britain and her colonies reviewed : the several pleas of the colonies, in support of their right to all the liberties and privileges of British subjects, and to exemption from the legislative authority of Parliament, stated and considered; and the nature of their connection with, and dependence on, Great Britain, shewn, upon the evidence of historical facts and authentic records. Printed for J. Almon, opposite Burlington-House, in Piccadilly. MDCCLXIX.
Another issue of the same date has slight variation in imprint.
"Written by William Knox, under secretary of state for American affairs ... It has also been ascribed to Mr. Whately, M. P., and John Mein ... Pages 66 to 86 are by George Grenville ..."--Sabin, Bibl. amer., v. 9, no. 38180.
"Appendix": p. [i]-lv at end.
Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy has bookseller's catalog on an additional 8 pages at end.
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[English trade catalog of silver-plated tableware]
Late eighteenth-century trade catalog of silver- plated ware, possibly Sheffield or Birmingham. The catalog contains 26 engraved plates of tableware, drinking vessels, teapots, various services, candlesticks, tea urns and a ladle. The illustrations are numbered by hand: 33-53; 56; 59-68; 70; 72-83 and 85. Some items have also note the price in manuscript.