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People Of All Nations, A Useful Toy, For Girl Or Boy, Special Collections, Fleet Library

Miniature Books

Box 1 : Book 16. Part of The Stearns, Beede, Jencks Collection of Miniature Books. 2 boxes. miniature books; slipcases, boxes and metal cases; miniature magnifying lenses; miniature bookcases; book collecting bibliographies and periodicals; research materials; correspondence; card file. SUMMARY Emma Owens Stearns began collecting miniature books in the late 19th century and passed her passion for these treasures on to her daughter Virginia Stearns Beede. Virginia continued to add to this collection and passed it on to her daughter Anne Beede Jencks. In 2011 Anne Jencks donated this collection of miniature books, now numbering approximately 382 volumes, to the …

Selim Und Zoraïde, Caroline Auguste Fischer

Prose Fiction

This title is part of a compilation, Märchen. Selim und Zoraïde / Krauskopf und Goldlöckchen / Paridamia, found at https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/sophiefiction/47/.

Deutsche Frauenlyrik, Karl Weiss

Prose Nonfiction

No abstract provided.

Indenture, Rutherford County, Nc, 28 October 1801, Author Unknown

Personal and Business Correspondence, 1821-1840 (Series 1.1)

No abstract provided.

Form Of Verification Of The Delivery Of Merchandise, Signed By Tobias Lear, Cape Francois, Santo Domingo (Present-Day Cap Haitien, Haiti), 1801., Tobias Lear

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lear, as general commercial agent of the U.S. at Cape Francois, certifies that Joseph Arnaud's accounting of the cargo of the Brig Rainbow - contained on verso - is accurate and complete. Lear was once private secretary to Gen. Washington. Cape Francois, Santo Domingo is now Cap Haitien, Haiti.

An Oration; Delivered In Trinity Church, In Newport, On The Fourth Of July, 1801, William Hunter

Newport Ephemera

No abstract provided.

The Nature And Importance Of True Republicanism With A Few Suggestions Favorable To Independence: A Discourse, Delivered At Rutland, (Vermont,) The Fourth Of July, 1801. — It Being The 25th Anniversary Of American Independence., Lemuel Haynes, Paul Royster , Ed.

Electronic Texts in American Studies

This intriguing document is a political 4th of July “discourse” by an African American New England Congregational ordained minister and Revolutionary War veteran from the very early years of the Republic. Lemuel Haynes’ personal history is an interesting story, as is his assessment of the progress, needs, and future prospects of the new nation. Ostensibly and formally, the discourse is about selecting leadership dedicated to serving the public welfare and avoiding men who seek office for personal preferment, power, or fame. Taking a text from the gospel of Luke, Haynes applies the advice of Jesus to his disciples to the …

Oliver Ellsworth Letter Written In Bath, England Regarding U.S Relations With France, 1801., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In England when he wrote this letter, Ellsworth had been appointed by President John Adams to serve on a diplomatic delegation with Patrick Henry and William R. Davie to negotiate a treaty with Napoleon. In this letter he appears to refer to said treaty.

Bushrod Washington, A Justice Of The Supreme Court Of United States, Requests $875 Be Paid To Charles Simms, Collector At The Port Of Alexandria, April 1, 1801., Bushrod Washington

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Bushrod Washington, a justice of the Supreme Court of United States, requests $875, one quarter of his salary, to be paid to Charles Simms, collector at the port of Alexandria. April 1, 1801.

Manuscript Slave Deed, Dated December 1, 1800, From William & Nicholas Mills To Charles Thompson Jr. Contemporary Copy, Recorded March 1801., William Mills, Nicholas Mills

Documents Related to Slavery

This deed ? made and entered in the first day of December in the year one thousand and eight hundred between William and Nicholas Mills administrators of the Nicholas Mills desc'd who was executor of Ann Mills deceased on the one part and Charles Thompson Jr of the other part Witneseth that the said William Mills and Nicholas Mills as Admintrs aforesaid for and in consideration fo the sum of One dollar to us in hand paid by the said Charles Thompson Fr the receipt where of we do hereby acknowledge. But more especially for the uses and trust hereafter …

Marquis De Lafayette Letter To James Mchenry, 1801., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lafayette writes to Francis McHenry a letter of introduction and recommendation for Doctor Regnault and "his lady" who were journeying from France to the United States. Written in France, 28 January 1801.

Tales Of Wonder. Containing The Castle Of Enchantment Or The Mysterious Deception. The Robbers Daughter Or The Phantom Of The Grotto. The Magic-Legacy & C., Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

Tales of Wonder contains four short gothic stories. Their titles are: The Castle of Enchantment or The Mysterious Deception, The Robber's Daughter or The Phantom of the Grotto, The Magic Legacy, and The Enchanted Knight; or Phebe. For a more detailed summary of each, please see the Gothic Archive's supplemental materials.

Box 27, Folder 4 Warren County Marriage Records, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Warren County, Kentucky - Marriage Records

No abstract provided.

The Gothic Story Of Courville Castle; Or The Illegitimate Son, A Victim Of Prejudice And Passion: Owing To The Early Impressions Inculcated With Unremitting Assiduity By An Implacable Mother Whose Resentment To Her Husband Excited Her Son To Envy, Usurpation, And Murder; But Retributive Justice At Length Restores The Right Heir To His Lawful Possessions. To Which Is Added The English Earl: Or The History Of Robert Fitzwalter, Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

The Gothic Story of Courville Castle begins with Alphonso de Courville returning to his ancestral castle after traveling through foreign lands. During Alphonso’s German travels, he had been attacked by banditti and fallen in love with Julia, a baron’s daughter. However, when Alphonso returns home to gain his uncle’s consent for his marriage, Alphonso is shocked to find Courville Castle entirely abandoned. Alphonso finds a note from his uncle explaining that Alphonso is the true owner of Courville Castle and that the uncle can no longer bear to reside there. Alphonso explores the castle and finds a decaying female corpse …

Prolusio De Erote Socratis In Symposio Platonis, Heinrich Ludwig Hartmann

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Gustavs Verirrungen. Ein Roman, Caroline Auguste Fischer

Prose Fiction

[Vorbemerkung]; Erstes Buch; Zweytes Buch; Drittes Buch; Viertes Buch; Fünftes Buch; Von Heinrichs Hand

Vierzehn Tage In Paris, Caroline Auguste Fischer

Prose Fiction

[Motto]; Einleitung; Erster Tag; Zweyter Tag; Dritter Tag; Vierter Tag; Fünfter Tag; Sechster Tag; Siebenter Tag; Achter Tag; Neunter Tag; Zehnter Tag; Eilfter Tag; Zwölfter Tag; Dreyzehnter Tag; Vierzehnter Tag

Box 2, Folder 2 Warren County Marriage Records, Mc-W, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Warren County, Kentucky - Marriage Records

No abstract provided.

Box 2, Folder 1 Warren County Marriage Records, B-Mc, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Warren County, Kentucky - Marriage Records

No abstract provided.

Box 17, Folder 2 Warren County Marriage Records - Minister Returns, 1801-1851, 1916, Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Warren County, Kentucky - Marriage Records

No abstract provided.

The Constitutions Of The Ancient And Honorable Fraternity Of The Free And Accepted Masons In The State Of New York; Collected And Digested By The Order Of Grand Lodge., The Grand Lodge Of New York

The Lucinda Lenore Merriss Cornell Collection: Ephemera

A multipage volume loosely bound with thread: The Constitutions of the Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of the Free and Accepted Masons in the State of New York; Collected and Digested by the Order of Grand Lodge. Published by Brother D. Longworth at the Shakespeare Gallery, New York. Anno Lucis 5801 (i.e., 1801). The hand-penned notation on the blank front cover of the manuscript declares ownership, stating "Caleb Bishop his book January 1805."

Karl Moor Und Seine Genossen Nach Der Abschiedsscene Beim Alten Thurm, Johanna Wallenrodt

Drama and Film

No abstract provided.

Rosalie Und Nettchen, Friederike Helene Unger

Prose Fiction

No abstract provided.

William Marbury Letter Regarding Business And Financial Matters, 1800., William Marbury

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

William Marbury writes to Israel Whelan of Philadelphia regarding receipt of $200, the handling of certain freight and other business/financial matters. Georgetown, 1800.

A Bond-Street Lounger, George Saville Carey (1743-1807)

Broadside Ballads: England

Details a man who lives all his days at another's expense

La Retour De Wicklow: Aria Pastorate. Pas Seul And Waltz For The Harp Or Pianoforte:Composed And Dedicated To Miss Stowell, T. T. Bennison

Composers

Footnote on caption title page of Aria reads 'This Aria was danced with great approbation in the opera of the Knights, or the Edict of Charlemaigne'.

Footnote on caption title page of Pas Seul reads 'This Pas Seul was danced with great applause by Miss B. Dennett, in Paul & Virginia' Footnote on caption title page of Waltz reads 'This Waltz was played by Mr. Weidnierin the Enchanted Flute'

Disputatio Critica De Loco Symposii Platonis Cap. Vii, V. 5. 6.: Examini In Lyceo Gubenensi D. Xxx. Octbr. Cddccc, Heinrich Ludwig Hartmann

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

Phantastes Chapter 22: Titan: A Romance, Jean Paul

German Romantic and Other Influences

Jean Paul (Johann Paul Friedrich Richter, 1763-1825) was a German writer. Titan (1800-1803) is a four-volume novel in the Bildungsroman (novel of education) tradition. Schoppe is the friend of Albano (the main character), who searches for balance in his life. Schoppe, however, is a cynic and pessimist and dies after he thinks he see his doppelgänger, but who is, in fact, his look-alike friend. Schoppe’s tragic ending reinforces the death of the brothers in Phantastes.

Cronstadt Castle; Or, The Mysterious Visitor. An Original Romance., Unknown

Gothic Archive Chapbooks

The Count de Cronstadt retires for unknown reasons to his remote family castle with his wife, the Countess, and daughter, Joanna. The family dwells there in complete isolation for ten years until their peace is interrupted by the arrival of a young nobleman, Villeroy, who appears at the castle while the Count is away. His servant, Martin, has been gravely injured defending his master from desperadoes. The Countess agrees to care for Martin on the condition that both men remain hidden and depart without the Count knowing of their stay. Villeroy, who has taken an interest in Joanna, is curious …

The Favourite National Air Of St. Patrick's Day As Performed At The Theatre Royal Dublin, Arranged As A Rondo For The Harp Or Piano Forte, Thomas T. Cooke

Composers

No abstract provided.