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"Articles Of Agreement Of Partnership," A Contract That Forms A Business Partnership Between Jonathan Dayton, Francis Childs, And Jonathan Hampton Lawrence. Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, 1796. No Signatures, Possibly A Draft., Jonathan Dayton, Francis Childs, Jonathan Hampton Lawrence

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A form containing tenets of an agreement to form a business partnership, in mercantile transactions, between Jonathan Dayton, Francis Childs, and Jonathan Hampton Lawrence in Elizabeth Town (now Elizabeth), New Jersey. 1796.

Fortsetzung Des Platonischen Gesprächs Von Der Liebe, Johann Georg Schlosser

Hermann Sauppe Library

No abstract provided.

'Farewell' Address To The People Of The United States, Announcing His Intention Of Retiring From Public Life At The Expiration Of The Present Constitutional Term Of Presidency, George Washington

Zea E-Books in American Studies

President George Washington’s farewell address “To the People of the United States” was delivered to the public through the medium of the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser newspaper and was immediately reprinted in other newspapers and in pamphlet form throughout the country, and in England, Ireland, and Scotland as well. All contemporary editions derived directly or indirectly from the Daily Advertiser newspaper source.

The composition of the address was a collaborative effort, with James Madison co-authoring with Washington an early draft that was reviewed and revised at least twice to incorporate suggestions by Alexander Hamilton. The final draft, in Washington’s handwriting, was …

Blunt's American Coast Pilot, Edmund March Blunt

Guarding Ossabaw Island: History and Archaeology of the 47th N.Y.V.I. Camp

An excerpt from Blunt's American Coast Pilot on navigating around Ossabaw Sound and surrounding waterways, published originally in 1796

Blunt, Edmund.1796. American Coast Pilot. Newbury, ME.

Letter From Pierce Butler To John Ross Requesting Money, 1795., Pierce Butler

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Pierce Butler requests "two or three hundred" dollars of John Ross, for "house use."

Articles Of Agreement Amongst The Preachers, Methodist Episcopal Church. South Carolina Conference.

Methodist Books

Articles of Agreement Amongst the Preachers relative to slavery, January 2, 1795. The clergy agree about the impropriety and evil of slavery, and its harmful consequences. They resolve that no member of conference should own slaves, and anyone who becomes the possessor of slaves should emancipate them where the law allows, and that any member who acts otherwise shall forfeit their seat at conference and their letter of ordination.

Land Grant To Robert Brodie, Camden, South Carolina, 1794, Featuring Signature Of William Moultrie., Robert Brodie, William Moultrie, State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Robert Brodie is granted "One thousand acres Surveyed for him 19th Mar. 1794 Situate in the District of Camden on Waters of Sawney’s Creek bounded by a line running SW. by Rob. Martins land all other sides by Rob. Brodies." South Carolina,

Young Casey Is The Lad, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Enlistment and tenure of a soldier under Corporal Casey

Remarks On The Prevailing Custom Of Attending Stage Entertainments: Also On The Present Taste For Reading Romances And Novels: And On Some Other Customs: Submitted, With A Heart Overflowing With Good Will, To The Notice And Consideration Of The Professors Of The Christian Name, In The Different Religious Societies, John Kendall

Historical Quaker Books

Inscription on t.p.: "Thomas Scattergood to Rebecca Scattergood, 1812."

31 pages, 15 cm.

The Primrose Girl, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

No abstract provided.

Desponding Negro, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Narrative of a slave

1793 License For Elizabeth Prinner(?) To Keep And Inn Or Tavern That Sells Liquor, New York City, 1793. Signed By Richard Varick, Mayor., Richard Varick, Elizabeth Prinner

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Elizabeth Prinner(?), a grocer, is granted a license to keep an "Inn or Tavern for retailing strong or spiritous liquors" until March 1, 1794. She is forbidden from keeping a "disorderly" establishment or one that permits "any Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards or Dice, or Keep any Billiard-Table, or other Gaming-Table, or Shuffle-Board, within the Inn" or "any Out-House, Yard or Garden belonging thereunto." Signed by Richard Varick, 45th mayor of New York City.

Letter In Which Daniel Morgan Refuses Henry Knox's Request For Assistance In Fighting Native Americans. 1792., Daniel Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In this letter Daniel Morgan, a Virginian famous for his victory at Cowpens, S.C. duing the American Revolution, replies to Secretary of War Henry Knox's request for assistance in fighting Native American. Morgan demures, citing the qualities of the U.S. officer corps and the "peculiar" nature of fighting Native Americans.`

The Loyalist, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

Loyalty for King George III and Britain

Charles Pinckney Letter, Charles Pinckney

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Pinckney writes a cover letter for an enclosure, which is not present. To Major John Hampton. 26 June 1791.

Libro De La Genealogia Del Apellido De Campos, Ramon Zazo Y Ortega

Digitized Books

Author's manuscript has hand colored illustrations and family coat of arms. Language: Spanish.

An Essay On The Learning Respecting The Creation And Execution Of Powers; And Also Respecting The Nature And Effect Of Leasing Powers..., John Joseph Powell

Women in History & the Law

This is one of many books printed by the prolific Elizabeth Lynch (neé Watts). She was first married to the bookseller, stationer, printer, and circulating library keeper Richard Watts. He was bookseller to the Courts of Law and printed mainly law books, with a shop in Skinner-Row in Dublin. Elizabeth took over his business after his death in 1762. Four years later, she married Reverend Stewart Lynch, who was also a bookseller. Elizabeth continued to operate her business until her death in 1794, frequently collaborating with other printers including Sarah Cotter, whose work is also featured in this exhibit.

Carrion Crow, Author Unknown

Broadside Ballads: England

A man shoots an arrow into a sow instead of a crow.

Light Rising Out Of Obscurity : Or, A Reply To Francis Herr's Pamphlet Intitled, A Short Explication Of The Written Word Of God; Likewise, Of The Christian Baptism, And The Peaceable Kingdom Of Christ, Against The People Called Quakers, Benjamin Mason

Historical Quaker Books

46 p., 19 cm.

English

Warrant For John Hamilton Signed By John F. Grimke, Charleston, South Carolina, 1789., John Fauchereaud Grimké

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This warrant for John Hamilton is brought by plaintiffs Jacob Gilliman, Daniel Stroble, Abraham Markley and another man whose last name is illegible, who claim they are owed £174. Signed on front by John Grimke, signed on verso docket by Charles Cotesworth Pinckney.

Essay On Negro-Slavery., James O'Kelly

Stone-Campbell Books

No abstract provided.

Letter From Oliver Wolcott To John Lawrence, Oliver Wolcott

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

An order signed by Oliver Wolcott to pay Lynde Lord for attending Supreme Court of Errors, 1788.

Receipt For A Transaction Between Leonard Wheatley And Robert Sharman, Signed By Daniel Morgan, 1788., Daniel Morgan

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Daniel Morgan appears to sign this receipt as a witness to the transaction described - for a horse - between Leonard Wheatley and Robert Sharman.

Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For Isaac Huger. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for Isaac Huger on a charge of trespassing, 1788.

Warrant For Samuel Courtauld Signed By Thomas Heyward Jr., June 13, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas Heyward signs a warrant for Samuel Courtauld for the collection of a debt owed to Josiah Smith, Daniel Desaussure and Edward Darrell in Charleston, SC, in 1788.

John Witherspoon Letter To Thomas Fitzsimons And Christopher Gadsden, John Witherspoon

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter to Thomas Fitzsimons and Christopher Gadsden, including letter from Gadsden, signed by John Witherspoon.

Warrant Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. For John Morrall. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for John Morral on a charge of debt, 1788.

Warrant For John Withers, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1788., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for John Wither on a charge of trespassing, 1788.

Warrant For Charles Drayton, Signed By Thomas Heyward, Jr. Charleston, 1877., Thomas Heyward Jr., State Of South Carolina

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas Heyward, at Charleston, S.C., signs a warrant for Charles Drayton, 1787.

Principles And Exercises In Geometry, Peter Rhoads Jr.

Charles R. Roberts and Walter E. Boyer Collections

Copybook of geometry exercises by Peter Rhoads, Jr., a student in the first class at Franklin College in 1787; a series of angle and linear relationship studies. Book includes both geometry and trigonometry exercises, propositions and surveying applications.