" 'The Friends buying up the first edition in order to suppress it, induced Mr. Ebenezer Hazard (of Philadelphia) to republish it. W. G.' From a Ms. note on the back of the title of a copy of the above."--Joseph Smith, A descr. catalogue of Friends' books, 1867, v. 1, p. 71.
Signatures: [A]-F⁴.
Rockefeller Library copy signed "George Nelson"--title page.
]]>A serious address to such of the people called Quakers : on the continent of North America, as profess scruples relative to the present government: exhibiting the ancient real testimony of that people, concerning obedience to civil authority / Written before the departure of the British army from Philadelphia, 1778, by a native of Pennsylvania. To which are added, for the information of all rational enquirers, an appendix, consisting of extracts from An essay concerning obedience to the supreme powers, and the duty of subjects in all revolutions, published in England soon after the revolution of 1688. The second edition. Philadelphia : Printed by Styner and Cist, at the North-east Corner of Race- and Second-streets, MDCCLXXVIII [1778].
" 'The Friends buying up the first edition in order to suppress it, induced Mr. Ebenezer Hazard (of Philadelphia) to republish it. W. G.' From a Ms. note on the back of the title of a copy of the above."--Joseph Smith, A descr. catalogue of Friends' books, 1867, v. 1, p. 71.
Signatures: [A]-F⁴.
Rockefeller Library copy signed "George Nelson"--title page.
With a final leaf of advertisements.
]]>The revolution of America / by the AbbÉ Raynal. London : Printed for Lockyer Davis, Holborn, MDCCLXXXI [1781].
With a final leaf of advertisements.
Rockefeller Library copy lacks half-title.
]]>A short history of the opposition during the last session of Parliament. London : Printed for T. Cadell, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXIX [1779].
Rockefeller Library copy lacks half-title.
"Price 1s. 6d."-- in square brackets on half-title.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
]]>A speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. at the Guildhall, in Bristol, previous to the late election in that city, Upon certain points relative to his Parliamentary conduct. The second edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXX [1780]
"Price 1s. 6d."-- in square brackets on half-title.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
Rockefelller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
]]>A speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. at the Guildhall, in Bristol, previous to the late election in that city, Upon certain points relative to his Parliamentary conduct. The fourth edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXXI [1781]
Rockefelller Library copy imperfect: half-title wanting.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
"Price 1s. 6d."-- in square brackets on half-title.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
]]>A speech of Edmund Burke, Esq. at the Guildhall, in Bristol, previous to the late election in that city, Upon certain points relative to his Parliamentary conduct. The second edition. London : Printed for J. Dodsley, in Pall-Mall, MDCCLXXX [1780]
"Price 1s. 6d."-- in square brackets on half-title.
Rockefeller Library copy bound by Sangorski and Sutcliffe, London bookbinders.
Rockefeller Library copy from the library of James Strohn Copley with his bookplate.
William Plume, Williamsburg, Virginia, letter to Joseph North, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 4, 1780. Plume writes briefly about the war including mentions of Cornwallis and the Leslie raid of Virginia. Plume notes that Leslie has failed in his primary goal and is opposed by a large number of American regular and militia forces commanded by Brigadier General Muhlenberg. The rest of Plume's letter concerns business and personal matters. Plume requests North procure some knives for him and discusses the high price of horses in Virginia. He also urges North to come to Virginia where he will find plentiful oysters, rum, cider, beer etc.
[Page 1]
No Letter by the Post [illegible] not even a drunken one. Very little
news has transpired this week - not the least communi
=cation between Portsmouth and us. Report says the Enemy
are throwing up works there and I suppose they are but
I also think they are very much disapointed in their ex=
=pectations with respect to the success of Cornwallis [crossed out, illegible]
which I believe is stopt in his career, reports from Carn.
are many and very favourable but as the most of them
want confirmation I shall defer the acct till next
Post - you may rest assured that affairs there have taken
a favourable turn. - Genl Mhulinberg is now at
Suffolk with a considerable Army of Regulars, &
Militia who turn out in great numbers and with
great cheefrullness. For my part I think my situation
a Safe one and I believe our friends as I at Hoods thinks
theirs the same - I heard from them the first of the
week nothing new Liddy [illegible] still very ill very little
hopes I believe of her recovery. Expect a long letter next
week and I trust an agreeable one - Have you got the
brass tops for Gilbert's Chair Wheels or have you got
him the Tea Kettle. I plainly perseve our correspon=
=dence on the decline but to do you justice you have
done more than I had a right to expect considering your
business - Come here and let us see your face dont be
afraid there's no body here that will hurt you lets see
what a figure you'll cut in your New Phaeton and
your taste in Horse flesh - don't be scared as price horses
here [crossed out, illegible] that are fine will fetch what you plan to ask
[Page 2]
consider that [illegible] sold for 10,000 lb J River Tobo.
Jo Davis complains of my Carryg Knives, I wish you cou'd
procure some of your Fathers if he has declined the
business or there is a Patrick McCloskey's Widdow
who had some good ones which she perhaps might
dispose of if you get them contrive them by land
as soon as possible - But seriously dont you intend this
way soon - Good Quarters here I can assure you - Oysters
excellent, good Wine & Jamaica, Cider, Beer &c &c &c &c
I have not heard of Purviance since I wrote you but sup=
pose his bounds is prescribed as they have taken Post at
Doctr Halls and the great Bridge.
you'll naturally imagine that imported goods have
taken a rise since the Invation and Tobo fallen.
I have not seen North or Nestor lately but conclude from
my own knowledge that a waggon load of dry goods
wou'd ansr well at Richmond as the waggon & Horses
might be sold at a good price but as I am not acquainted
with circumstances sufficient to recommend it leave it entirely
to your own consideration - I [crossed out, illegible] am of oppinion that the
British will not stay longer at Portsmouth than to take
all the Beef and Pork which that part of the Country af
fords for (as I said before) I think them disapointed in
first aim. Adieu I hope in my next to give you a good
account of Cornwallis and till then
I am Dear Jo
yours
W: Plume
Williamsburgth. Nov 1780. -
Family well and sends peace and health to Poll.
[Page 3]
I have receive'd yours to Nestor of the 23rd.. Ult. Bets begs you w. not
forget the Search I wrote you for
[Page 4]
Joseph North Esqr.
Post Office
Philadelphia -
Plume
1780
When I got to the Iron Works Dr.
Armstrong & Copeland very kindly as-
sisted me, looking out for a house
to lodge in where I might not be incon-
venienced by numbers nor distressed by
the groans of the wounded. I yesterday
obtained leave of absence from camp
for a few days for the recovery of strength
in my leg. I expect in five to six days to
be able to return to my duty, which I am
anxious to discharge in such a manner
as not to subject me to any ill-natured
reflections. Here let me take notice that
I am much obliged to Gen. Lawson for a
particular kind of attention which he has paid
me ever since I have been with him. As
my acquaintance with him was very slight
& I am conscious that my experience in
military matters must make me sometimes act
improperly, I think this acknowledgement due to a
man, who is in general remarkable for a
vigorous exaction of duty. Gen. Greene is also
very polite and attentive to the Virginia
officers. We are as happy in these
respects as our most sanguine
wishes could make us.
Title from caption.
The last page is blank.
]]>French translation of the articles of surrender agreed to at Yorktown by Lord Cornwallis. The translation was prepared by the French staff for their use and for transmission to Europe. It is thought the pamphlet was printed on the press of the Ville de Paris, de Grasse's flagship, then in Virginia waters.
Title from caption.
The last page is blank.
[English Translation]
Martinique 10 December 1783
I have the honor to respond, Sir, to your letters of 30 and 31 December. I was worried about your health, and I make my compliments to you in your recovery.
I send you the commission which you desire.
As soon as the Silpson will have returned from Grenada, I will return it to you in order to make up the deficiency in Barbadoes: I have no more of the corvettes they have all left for France.
You did very well to establish order and to use severity; it is the only means to lead men, and especially military [men].
It is fortunate that your hospital is going well; go there with aid, do please; I will send you another surgeon. I send you a man to command your schooner.
I send you a [illegible]; of which you want to have copies made, and to deliver one of them to Mr. Sombidan; and to the officer who commands the port in question ...
It seems that peace is signed in Europe; in this manner of which [illegible] has just finished.
I have the honor to be sir with a most inviolable attachment your very humble and very obedient servant.
Bouille
IN CONGRESS.
The DELEGATES of the UNITED COLONIES of New-Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Rhode-Island, Con-
necticut, New-York, New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Counties of New-Castle, Kent, and Sussex on
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North-Carolina, South-Carolina, and Georgia, to
George Weedon Esquire
WE reposing especial Trust and Confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity,
DO by these Presents, constitute and appoint you to be Lieutenant Colonell
of the Third Battalion of Virginia Forces
Number Three
in the Army of the United Colonies raised for the defence of American Liberty, and for repelling every
hostile Invasion thereof. You are therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the Duty of Lieutenant
Colonell, by doing and performing all Manner of Things thereunto belonging. And we do strictly
charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under your Command, to be obedient to your Orders as
Lieutenant Colonell, And you are to observe and follow such Orders and Directions from
Time to Time, as you shall receive from this or a future Congress of the United Colonies, or Committee
of Congress, for that Purpose appointed, or Commander in Chief for the Time being of the Army of
the United Colonies, or any other your superior Officer, according to the Rules and Discipline of War,
in Pursuance of the Trust reposed in you. This Commission to continue in Force until revoked by this
or a future Congress. Philadelphia February 13th: 1776.
By Order of the Congress
John Hancock PRESIDENT.
Attest. Cha Thomson Secy
In Council November 8th. 1776
Sir,
On [torn, illegible] your Letter [torn, illegible] dated
2d. Instant, & having consulted several Gent. well ac=
quainted with the Situation of the back Country & the
Facts you State, the Board are of Opinion that you
may continue your Company at their
present Station 'til further Orders - The
Money you want should have been
sent by your Express if the Treasury
could have furnished it; as soon as it
can, it may be sent up to you - in the
mean Time as your Men will continue
where they are, I hope they will not suf-
fer for want of it.
I am
your mo. obed Serv
John Page Jr.
P.S.
You will please to procure in the best
Manner you can every thing necessary
for your Men in Case it should be
expedient to order them down to the little
Kanhaway.
On public Service
To
Capt Michael Bowyer
at
Stanton
p Express
Sir
I have just received Instructions from the Board of
War to march my Battalion with all Possible Expedition to the
Assistance of General Washington, in the State of New Jersey,
and as your Company are One who are Ordered to form my
Battalion, you will Please to march them your Company with=
=out Delay the Nearest Route to the south Branch of Potomack,
and from thence by way of the Lost River to Winchester; you
are to Provide in the Neighbourhood of your station, Necessary
Pack Horses for Transporting your Baggage, your Certicates
for Provisions & Other Neccessaries will Be Paid On sight, & you
will be furnished at Winchester with such Articles as May
be wanting to fit your Company for services.
I am
sir
Yr
Very Obedient
Servant
James Wood
Fort Pitt 7th. March 1777
Captain Bowyer
On the service of the United States.
To
Captain Michael Bowyer.
or
Officer Commanding
at
Tigers Valley.
p Express