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Claudius de Saint Simon, Episcopus Princeps Metensis par Franciae / peint par Hyathe. Rigaud ; gravé par J. Daullé.

Claudius de Saint Simon, Episcopus Princeps Metensis par Franciae / pe...

Saint-Simon, full-length portrait, facing left, seated holding book. Public domain scan of portrait print from Library of Congress, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

To the worthy inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. My fellow citizens. At this interesting crisis, when every thing that is dear to us, both as individuals, and as a body politic, is at stake: [Advocating the election of the committee

To the worthy inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. My fello...

Evans 13684.; On verso: S; June 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 105, Folder 5c.

[Title page, with no illus. of James Wilson, Considerations on the nature and extent of the legislative authority of the British Parliament, Phila., W. and T. Bradford, 1774]
To His Royal Highness. George Ausgustus Frederick. Prince of Wales &c. &c. &c. This chart of the West Indies,

To His Royal Highness. George Ausgustus Frederick. Prince of Wales &c....

Scale ca. 1:5,000,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Shows southern United States, Mexico, Central America, Bermudas, West Indies, and northern South America. European posse... More

To the freemen, freeholders, and other inhabitants of the City and County of New-York, Gentlemen. In times of public danger, I conceive it to be the indispensable duty of every member of the community to communicate his sentiments to his fellow

To the freemen, freeholders, and other inhabitants of the City and Cou...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 16, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 19.

A perspective view of the town and fortifications of Montreal in Canada / D. Pomarede sculp.

A perspective view of the town and fortifications of Montreal in Canad...

Print shows a bird's-eye view of the fortifications at Montréal from above the Saint Lawrence River. Illus. in: The Annual Register of World Events. Dublin : J. Exshaw, 1774, p. 407. Published in: The American... More

At a meeting of the True Sons of Liberty, in the City of New-York, July 27, 1774, properly convened; present, John Calvin, John Know, Roger Rumpus, &c. &c. Uc. [15 resolves] By order of the meeting Ebenezer Snuffle, Secretary [New York, 1774].

At a meeting of the True Sons of Liberty, in the City of New-York, Jul...

Imprint 2.; True sons of Liberty.; On verso: S; July 27, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collecti... More

Extract of the proceedings of the committee of correspondence of this city [Relative to calling meetings of the citizens without approval of the committee.] [Dated] July 8th, 1774. [New York: Printed by John Holt, 1774].

Extract of the proceedings of the committee of correspondence of this ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 12. Copy scanned: 1

To the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the City of New-York; and particularly to our steady friends and associates, the children and negroes of the said City. The petition of Isaac Sheer-off, Alexander M'Doubtful, Peter Vander-fight-not

To the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the City of New-York; ...

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South-Carolina price-current. Charles-Town, the 30th day of July 1774. Printed for Crouch & Gray, New England factors.
To John Cruger, James Jauncey, James Delancey, and Jacob Walton, Esqrs; The representatives in General Assembly, for the City and County of New-York. Gentlemen: The author of this letter bespeaks a moment of your attention ... [Signed] Aristides

To John Cruger, James Jauncey, James Delancey, and Jacob Walton, Esqrs...

Imprint 2.; On verso: S. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 2.

Nakamura tomijurō, Shunsh Katsukawa - Ukiyo e print

Nakamura tomijurō, Shunsh Katsukawa - Ukiyo e print

Print shows the actor Nakamura Tomijurō portraying a woman performing a Noh dance. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-06. Format: one of a se... More

Advertisement. The enemies of the liberty of America, being unwearied in misrepresenting the attachment of the inhabitants of this City, to the common cause of this country, to the neighbouring colonies, a number of the citizens think it highly

Advertisement. The enemies of the liberty of America, being unwearied ...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 10.

Mayjor General Amherst. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Mayjor General Amherst. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration showing Sir Jeffery Amherst, half-length portrait, facing right, wearing military uniform, in medallion. Illus. in: The Annual Register of World Events. Dublin : J. Exshaw, 1774, p. 98. Published i... More

At a very full meeting of delegates from the different counties in the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, begun in Williamsburg, the first day of August, in the year of our Lord 1774, and continued by several adjournments to Saturday the 6th of th
To the public. New York, October 27, 1774. Whereas Thomas Charles Williams, lately arrived in this city, from London, has in a most daring manner, insulted the inhabitants of British America, by purhasing and shipping 17 packages of tea, and say

To the public. New York, October 27, 1774. Whereas Thomas Charles Will...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; Oct 27, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 8.

Continental Congress Association and Peyton Randolph, et al, October 20, 1774, 14 Agreements by Colonies; Printed Broadside
Committee Chamber, December 6, 1774. [Resolves in regard to the 10th article of the Association of the General Congress, requiring the opening of all package of goods imported after December 1st, 1774] [Philadelphia, 1774].

Committee Chamber, December 6, 1774. [Resolves in regard to the 10th a...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 143, Folder 39.

[Eight survey tracts along the Kanawha River, W.Va. showing land granted to George Washington and others.

[Eight survey tracts along the Kanawha River, W.Va. showing land grant...

Scale ca. 1:40,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. Imperfect: Deteriorated along old fold lines. Oriented with north toward the lower left. Has watermarks. Individual surveys dated 1771 through 1774, performed by "Mr... More

Shinagawa yūsho no enseki - Public domain  drawing

Shinagawa yūsho no enseki - Public domain drawing

Print shows five courtesans attending to the needs of a male client; one woman is playing a shamisen, another is preparing a pipe for smoking. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-spo... More

To his Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same. The humble address of the House of Burgesses ... To which his Excell

To his Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, his Majes...

In reply to the Governor's speech at the opening of the session May 5, 1774.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGM... More

To the inhabitants of New York. My dear friends and fellow citizens. At a time when slavery is clanking her infernal chains, and tyranny stands ready with goads and whips to enforce obedience to her despotic and cruel mandates .... [Signed] Plai

To the inhabitants of New York. My dear friends and fellow citizens. A...

Evans 13658.; On verso: 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 14a.

To the inhabitants of New-York. I am much alarmed to find some of my fellow citizens who mean well to the cause of American freedom, under the influence of a strange and mistaken opinion, that it wouldd be proper to withhold all provisions and c

To the inhabitants of New-York. I am much alarmed to find some of my f...

Imprint 3.; Title.; On verso: S; Sept 29, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1... More

A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island, divided into counties and townships: The whole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations.

A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provin...

Scale ca. 1:440,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Ferro. Relief shown pictorially. Includes compilation data and insets of "A plan of the town of Boston" and "A plan of Boston Harbor from an accurat... More

To the respectable public. We conceive the sense of our fellow citizens, relative to the delegates to represent them at the proposed congress, (notwithstanding the proceedings of yesterday at the Coffee-House) remains so uncertain, that until th

To the respectable public. We conceive the sense of our fellow citizen...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 20, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 21.

Boston, May 12,1774. Gentlemen. By the British parliament for blocking up the Harbour of Boston, with a fleet of ships of war, and preventing the entrance in, or exportation of, all sorts of merchandize, on penalty of forfeiture of the goods and

Boston, May 12,1774. Gentlemen. By the British parliament for blocking...

Positive Photostat.; Boston Port Act.; Not in Evans.; Not in Ford. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

[View of the entrance to White Haven]

[View of the entrance to White Haven]

Print shows three islands at entrance to White Haven: Cape Martingo, Three Top Island, and Whitehead Island; illustration printed at bottom of chart.

Committee Chamber, Sept. 30, 1774, 6 o'clock, P. M. It was resolved unanimously, that the following narrative of the proceedings of the committee, be published. At a meeting of the Committee of correspondence of this City, specially summoned, th

Committee Chamber, Sept. 30, 1774, 6 o'clock, P. M. It was resolved un...

On verso, Copy 1 and Copy 2: S; Sept 30, 1774. On recto, Copy 2: Dup. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copi... More

North America, and the West Indies; a new map, wherein the British Empire and its limits, according to the definitive treaty of peace, in 1763, are accurately described, and the dominions possessed by the Spaniards, the French, & other European States. The whole compiled from all the new surveys, and authentic memoirs that have hitherto appeared.

North America, and the West Indies; a new map, wherein the British Emp...

Scale ca. 1:5,500,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Includes historical notes, "Extract of the treaties of peace, proclamations &c. relative to America & the West Indies," "A particular map of Baffin... More

[Title page, with no illus.] - Public domain illuminated manuscript

[Title page, with no illus.] - Public domain illuminated manuscript

Illus. in: Alexander Hamilton, A full vindication of the measures of the Congress, New York, James Rivington, 1774. No file print. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card, with subsequent re... More

United States Congress, 1774-82, List of Dated Topics: "Resolution of Order," Maryland Affairs; Post Office, Admiralty, etc.

United States Congress, 1774-82, List of Dated Topics: "Resolution of ...

List of Dated Topics: "Resolution of Order," Maryland Affairs; Post Office, Admiralty, etc.

To the inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. Fellow Citizens. Be not deceived by sounds. A tremendous out-cry is made about the right of election, as if it would be violated and lost, by choosing one set of men, more than another ... [

To the inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. Fellow Citizens...

On verso: S; 1769. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 15.

A map of the British and French dominions in North America, with the roads, distances, limits, and extent of the settlements, humbly inscribed to the Right Honourable the Earl of Halifax, and the other Right Honourable the Lords Commissioners for Trade & Plantations,

A map of the British and French dominions in North America, with the r...

Scale ca. 1:2,000,000. Hand colored. Second impression of 3d ed. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 42 Includes text and inset "A new map of Hudson's Bay and Labrador from the late s... More

To the worthy inhabitants of The City of New-York. Fellow Citizens, I addressed you upon a former occasion, when it was judged necessary to curb the arrogance of a few overbearing individuals among us. [Opposing the author of the piece signed, T

To the worthy inhabitants of The City of New-York. Fellow Citizens, I ...

Imprint 2.; Title.; On verso: S; Sept 16, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1... More

[Revolutionary war broadside: The Boston committee of Correspondence responds to the Boston Port Bill. May 12, 1774]

[Revolutionary war broadside: The Boston committee of Correspondence r...

Reference copy may be in LOT 4412A. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Mass. Boston; US Hist.; Shelf.

We the subscribers, inhabitants of the town of having taken into our serious consideration, the precarious state of the liberties of North-America, and more especially the present distressed condition of our Sister Colony of the Massachusetts-Ba

We the subscribers, inhabitants of the town of having taken into our s...

Imprint 1.; Non importation agreement. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 87, Folder 16.

His majesty King George the III - contemplating a medal of King Alfred

His majesty King George the III - contemplating a medal of King Alfred

Print shows King George III, full-length portrait, wearing coronation robes, standing in library with seal of England over the doorway; he holds a medal with portrait of Alfred the Great. Illus. in: The Annual... More

To the respectable public. Have a good end in view, and pursue it. Every friend of American freedom, rejoices to find a true and honest spirit of liberty prevailing in all ranks and degrees in this city. [Considering which of the two sets of res

To the respectable public. Have a good end in view, and pursue it. Eve...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 25, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 25.

Britain, America, at length be friends ...

Britain, America, at length be friends ...

Print shows America, as a Native woman, shaking hands with Britannia with the goddess Concord standing between them holding a globe and an olive branch. Ships in a busy port are in the background, and a lion, l... More

Plan of the route from St. Francis to Connecticut River,

Plan of the route from St. Francis to Connecticut River,

Scale ca. 1:633,000; 10 miles to an in. Relief shown by hachures. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 622 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

To the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the City and County of New-York. Gentlemen [Declining nomination as deputy] [Signed] Alexr M'Dougall. New York, July 9, 1774.

To the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the City and County of...

Imprint 2.; On verso: S; July 9, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 14.

Secretary Pitt, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Secretary Pitt, Head and Shoulders Portrait

Print shows William Pitt, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left; medallion. Illus. in: The Annual Register of World Events. Dublin : J. Exshaw, 1774, p. 483. Published in: The American Revolution i... More

Choix de chansons,mises en musique. Orne´es d’estampes par J.M. Moreau.  Choix de chansons [from old catalog]  Paris, De Lormel, imprimeur, 1773 [i.e. 1774?]  4 v. ports., plates. 26 cm.

Choix de chansons,mises en musique. Orne´es d’estampes par J.M. Moreau...

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A plan of a survey made to explore the country for a road between Connecticut River & St. Francis.

A plan of a survey made to explore the country for a road between Conn...

Scale ca. 1:125,000. Relief shown by shading. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and pencil. Has watermark. Includes descriptive text. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 623 Available also through the Library of Congres... More

Remarks upon the resolves of the new committee. I consider it as a great misfortune, that before I entered upon this business, I had no opportunity of consulting the gentleman, who was the author of the truly elegant and learned criticisms on th

Remarks upon the resolves of the new committee. I consider it as a gre...

Imprint 2.; Title.; On verso: S; July 22, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1... More

Neu - German hymns

Neu - German hymns

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Continental Congress. Proceedings of the Grand American Continental Congress at Philadelphia, September 5, 1774. Association, &c. ... In Congress, Philadelphia October 20, 1774 Signed Peyton Randolph, President ... Sold at the Printing-office in

Continental Congress. Proceedings of the Grand American Continental Co...

Printed in three columns.; Not in Evans.; On verso: Gift of Matt. B. Jones, Boston. Received May 15, 1934.; On verso: Ac. 4840. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsim... More

Charles Gravier comte de Vergennes - conseiller d'Etat ordinaire, ministre et secretaire d'Etat et chef du conseil royal des finances / Callet pinxt ; Vangelisti sculp.

Charles Gravier comte de Vergennes - conseiller d'Etat ordinaire, mini...

Print shows Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, three-quarter length portrait, facing slightly right, seated at ornately carved desk featuring portrait of Louis XVI. Includes armorial shield below portrait. S... More

A card. New-York, September 9th, 1774. The thanks of the public are presented to those worthy citizens, who have, to their immortal honour, nobly refused to let their vessels for the base purpose of transporting troops, ammunition, &c. to oppres

A card. New-York, September 9th, 1774. The thanks of the public are pr...

Imprint 2.; On verso: S; Sept 9, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 1.

To his Excellency the Right Hon. John Earl of Dunmore, his Majesty's Lieutenant and Governor General of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia, and Vice Admiral of the same: The humble address of the Council. [Williamsburg, 1774]. [Negative Photost
The Parlmt. dissolved, or, the Devil turn'd fortune teller / design'd & engrav'd by G. Terry, Paternoster Row., British Cartoon Print

The Parlmt. dissolved, or, the Devil turn'd fortune teller / design'd ...

Print shows Lord North and another minister with the Devil who has conjured a Native male figure, representing America, standing on a prostrate soldier and holding a building, representing Parliament, from whic... More

New York, May 11, 1774. The mechanicks of this city are requested to meet, this evening, at 7 o'clock, at the house of David Philipse, in Horse and Cart street, on business of the utmost importance. [New York: Printed by John Holt, 1774].

New York, May 11, 1774. The mechanicks of this city are requested to m...

Evans 13490.; On verso: S; May 11, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 5a.

[Title page - no illus.], title page
New York, October 1, 1774. To the publick. We the subscribers having been appointed as a committee by a considerable number of the inhabitants of the city, [to ascertain by direct question, whether sundry persons, were purchasing and shipping go

New York, October 1, 1774. To the publick. We the subscribers having b...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; Oct 1, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 7.

Committee-Chamber, July 25, 1774. Proceedings of the Committee of Correspondence. Mr. Henry Remsen, seconded by Mr. Abraham Duryee, made a motion in the words following. Mr. Chairman, I move that a poll be opened at the usual places of election

Committee-Chamber, July 25, 1774. Proceedings of the Committee of Corr...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 25, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 24.

A genuine letter from a well-known patriot at St. James's, to his friend in Boston ...

A genuine letter from a well-known patriot at St. James's, to his frie...

Revolutionary War period broadside - no illus. Illus. in: Broadside Collection - Rare Book Division. This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: U.S. Hist. 1774; Broadsides.

Tuesday, the 24th of May, 14. Geo. 111. 1774. This House being deeply impressed with apprehension of the great dangers to be derived to British America, from the hostile invasion of the City of Boston, in our sister colony of Massachusetts Bay,
The Whitehall pump. Book illustration from Library of Congress, British Cartoon Print

The Whitehall pump. Book illustration from Library of Congress, Britis...

Print shows Lord North pumping water from a water fountain topped with the head of George III onto the prostrate bodies of Britannia and a Native figure representing America. Several ministers and judges look o... More

At a meeting of the delegates in every town and district in the County of Suffolk, on Tuesday the sixth of September, at the House of Mr. Richard Woodward of Dedham, and by adjournment at the house of Mr. Daniel Vose, of Milton, on Friday the ni

At a meeting of the delegates in every town and district in the County...

Positive Photostat.; 1 Photostat & 2 Photographic reproductions. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Print... More

At a meeting of the following gentlemen, being committee from every town and district in the County of Middlesex and Province of Massachusetts-Bay, held at Concord in said County, on the 30th end 31st day of August 1774, to consult upon measures

At a meeting of the following gentlemen, being committee from every to...

Ford 1702.; Evans 13439.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate... More

Debates on dividing Orange County. Mr. Brush being in the chair, the House, according to the order of the day, proceeded to the consideration of the bill, for dividing Orange County, whereupon J n D N x, Esq; delivered himself as follows ... [Ne

Debates on dividing Orange County. Mr. Brush being in the chair, the H...

Imprint 2.; Orange County.; On verso: S; March 3, 1772. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Por... More

Boston, May 24, 1774. The merchants and traders of this town are requested to meet at the West Chamber in the Town-House, lately improved by the Court of sessions, at four o’clock this afternoon, on matters of general and important concern; part

Boston, May 24, 1774. The merchants and traders of this town are reque...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copi... More

In Provincial congress, Cambridge, December 6, 1774. Resolved, that the following address be presented to the several ministers of the gospel in this Province. Reverend Sir. When we contemplate the friendship and assistance, our ancestors the fi

In Provincial congress, Cambridge, December 6, 1774. Resolved, that th...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 37, Folder 43a.

Yūjo to sinzou, Isoda Koryūsai - Public domain portrait drawing

Yūjo to sinzou, Isoda Koryūsai - Public domain portrait drawing

Print shows a courtesan, full-length, sitting, holding a brush for painting or writing, with an apprentice. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 200... More

New-York, June 22, 1774. Whereas it is reported, that an effigy or effigies will be exhibited this evening, this is to notify the citizens, that if any effigies should be exhibited this evening, the Friends of Liberty have no concern or agency i

New-York, June 22, 1774. Whereas it is reported, that an effigy or eff...

Friends of Liberty.; Imprint 3.; On verso: S; June 22, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection... More

To the public. New-York, November 16th, 1774. We have had frequent intimations from England, both by private letters and news papers that there would be attenpts made to bribe the printers of the public papers in America; at least that such a me
[Title page with illus. seal showing 12 outstretched arms grasping column labeled "Magna Chart;" Latin words "Hanc Tuemor, Hac Nitimur"]

[Title page with illus. seal showing 12 outstretched arms grasping col...

Illus. in: Journal of the Proceedings of the Congress, held at Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 1774. Reference copy may be in LOT 4412 LA. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracin... More

To the publick. New-York, October 5, 1774. By Mr. Rivere, who left Boston on Friday last, and arrived here last night, in his way to the General Congress, we have certain intelligence that the carpenters and masons who had inadvertently undertak

To the publick. New-York, October 5, 1774. By Mr. Rivere, who left Bos...

Evans 13674.; On verso: S; Oct 5, 1774; 00198.36C. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli... More

To His Royal Highness. George Augustus Frederick. Prince of Wales &c. &c. &c. This chart of the West Indies,
Whereas I have reason to apprehend that the government of Pennsylvania, in prosecution of their claim to Pittsburg and its dependencies will endeavour to obstruct his Majesty's government ... I have therefore thought proper ... to order and requ

Whereas I have reason to apprehend that the government of Pennsylvania...

Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 178, Folder 12c.

In Provincial congress, Cambridge, October 26, 1774. Whereas in consequence of the present unhappy disputes between Great Britain and the colonies, a formidable body of troops with warlike preparations of every sort are already arrived at, and o

In Provincial congress, Cambridge, October 26, 1774. Whereas in conseq...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 37, Folder 40.

L’agriculture,   Paris, Imprimerie royale, 1774

L’agriculture, Paris, Imprimerie royale, 1774

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A new method of macarony making, as practised at Boston

A new method of macarony making, as practised at Boston

Print shows two men with a tarred and feathered customs officer, they are forcing him to drink from a large teapot. The man has a short piece of rope around his neck which may have been attached to the piece of... More

[Population chart of Rhode Island, June 1774, showing breakdown by age, sex, race and community]

[Population chart of Rhode Island, June 1774, showing breakdown by age...

Public domain scan of 18th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

The dissolution of P[arliamen]t

The dissolution of P[arliamen]t

Print shows members of Parliament riding in a large carriage past a building commemorating "John Wilkes Esqr."

The following is a copy of a letter, said to be wrote by Gen. Brattle, to the commander in chief, viz. Cambridge, August 29, 1774. Mr. Brattle presents his duty to his Excellency Gov. Gage, he apprehends it his duty to acquaint his Excellency fr

The following is a copy of a letter, said to be wrote by Gen. Brattle,...

Photographic copy.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copie... More

The following extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress we are induced to publish thus early purely to ease the impatience of our readers. Association &c. We his Majesty’s most loyal subjects, the delegates of

The following extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American ...

Positive Photostat.; Photographic reproduction.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full te... More

Whoever has candidly traced the rapid growth of these colonies from their little beginning to their present flourishing state in wealth and population, must eye the distinguished hand of heaven, and impress every mind, with a humble confidence,

Whoever has candidly traced the rapid growth of these colonies from th...

Positive Photostat.; Evans 13770.; Not in Ford. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 3 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Colle... More

What is this my son Tom

What is this my son Tom

"Honest farmer" with adult son who has large, elaborate hairstyle and stylish clothes. Forms part of : British Cartoon Prints Collection (Library of Congress). Exhibited: Hair, The Tang Teaching Museum and Art... More

Copy of a survey return'd by Mr. Sam Lewis, surveyor of Botetourt Coun[t]y. Surveyed for George Washington 2950 acres of land (by virtue of a warrant for 5,000 acres granted by His Excellency the Governor to said Washington agreeable to His Majesty proclamatiom issued in the year 1763) lying in the county of Botetourt on the n.e. side of the Great Kanhaway about a mile and half above the mouth of Cole River, joining the upper end of the Poketillico survey ... Novemr. 6th, 1774.

Copy of a survey return'd by Mr. Sam Lewis, surveyor of Botetourt Coun...

Scale not given. Title from certificate mounted below map. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. Imperfect: Deteriorated along old fold lines. Oriented with north to the right. Has watermark. LC Maps of North America, 1750-... More

Robert Sayer - North America, as divided amongst the European powers.

Robert Sayer - North America, as divided amongst the European powers.

Scale ca. 1:21,000,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "39." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

[Diagrams of various electrical phenomena and title page of Experiments and observations on electricity]

[Diagrams of various electrical phenomena and title page of Experiment...

Frontispiece and title page in: Experiments and observations of electricity / Benjamin Franklin. London : Printed for F. Newbery, 1774. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C... More

Votes and proceedings of the town of Boston, June 17, 1774. At a legal and very full meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, by adjournment at Faneuil-Hall, June 17, 1774. [Boston, 1774].

Votes and proceedings of the town of Boston, June 17, 1774. At a legal...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 37, Folder 33.

The following are the names of the persons proposed to be elected as a Committee on Tuesday next, agreeable to the recommendation of the Congress. New York, Nov. 17, 1774 [Sixty names] New York: Printed by John Holt, 1774].

The following are the names of the persons proposed to be elected as a...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; Nov 17, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 10.

[A letter from Phillis Wheatley to Dear Obour. Dated Boston, March 21, 1774.].

[A letter from Phillis Wheatley to Dear Obour. Dated Boston, March 21,...

Facsimile of Mss.; Stamped on verso: Source unknown Sept. 18 1943. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

King George II, crowned June 11, 1727 - King George III, crowned Oct. 25, 1760

King George II, crowned June 11, 1727 - King George III, crowned Oct. ...

Print shows right profile bust portraits of King George II and King George III wearing laurel wreaths. Illus. in: Bickerstaff's Boston almanack, ... (Boston, Mass.). Boston, 1774, p. 6. Published in: The Ameri... More

Proceedings of the Committee of correspondence in New York. Committee-Chamber July 13, 1774 Presents [28 names] The persons appointed at the last meeting of this Committee, to draw up a set of resolves, met for that purpose, but doubts arising,

Proceedings of the Committee of correspondence in New York. Committee-...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 13, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 17.

Committee Chamber, July 13, 1774. The public are hereby requested to attend at the Coffee-House, on Tuesday next at XII o 'Clock to Signify their sense of the resolves entered into by the Committee of Correspondence, in New-York, and of the dele

Committee Chamber, July 13, 1774. The public are hereby requested to a...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July13, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 18.

To the inhabitants of the City and County of New York. Gentlemen, It is an invidious task to be employed in detecting and exposing the many falsehoods and absurdities, contained in the numerous publications that daily infest this city; two of wh

To the inhabitants of the City and County of New York. Gentlemen, It i...

Upper portion wanting.; Imprint 2.; On verso: S; July 12, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collect... More

To the freeborn citizens of New-York. Gentlemen. As I conclude every individual is now called upon to contribute his mite in supporting the cause of liberty ... [Objecting to the manner in which the resolves of July 6th were presented, as having

To the freeborn citizens of New-York. Gentlemen. As I conclude every i...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; July 11, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 15.

To the public. As the merchants of this city have nobly refused letting their vessels to the tools of government, for the base purpose of transporting troops and military forces to Boston ... [Signed] The Free citizens. New-York, Sept. 14, 1774.

To the public. As the merchants of this city have nobly refused lettin...

On verso: S; Sept 14, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 107, Folder 2.

To the publick. The ship Lady Gage being arrived from London, with a considerable cargo of goods, many of which, it is proable were ordered (after the whole continent had declared for a non-importation) with a view of taking advantage of the pub

To the publick. The ship Lady Gage being arrived from London, with a c...

2565 C 11 20 My 44.; Rec. R. B. June 1944.; Not in Evans.; On verso: 2565C11 20 My 44. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. P... More

A list of the addresses to the late Gov. Hutchinson, Taken from the London Gazetteer, and New Daily advertiser, on Saturday, September 24th, 1774. To the printer of the Gazetteer. The 8th of June last, a most servile, fallacious and adulatory ad

A list of the addresses to the late Gov. Hutchinson, Taken from the Lo...

Photographic copy.; Address to the late Gov. Hutchinson.; Hutchinson, Thomas.; Stamped on verso: Mss Division.; On verso: Ac. 373. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsim... More

To the respectable body of gentlemen nominated by the publick voice as a committee, for managing the affairs of the inhabitants of this City, in the present exigency of our publick concerns. [Protesting against the action of another committee fr

To the respectable body of gentlemen nominated by the publick voice as...

Imprint 3.; Title.; On verso: S; Sept 30, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 1... More

To the candid public ... New-London: Printed by Timothy Green, March 1774.

To the candid public ... New-London: Printed by Timothy Green, March 1...

Relates to dispute over measures adapted by the General Assembly of Connecticut respecting the western lands.; Imprint 3.; Not in Evans.; Tilte 1. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two ... More

Advertisement. At a general meeting of the Committee of mechanicks ... give their voices for the five following persons, or to choose such others as they may think proper. Isaac Low, Philip Livingston, John Jay, Leonhard Lispenard Alex. M'Dougal

Advertisement. At a general meeting of the Committee of mechanicks ......

On verso: S; July 6, 1774. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 106, Folder 11.

At a meeting of delegates of the towns in the counties of New-London and Windham, convened at Norwich, the 8th day of September, 1774. to consult for their common safety, &c ... Norwich, Printed by Judah P. Spooner [1774].

At a meeting of delegates of the towns in the counties of New-London a...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 3, Folder 29.

A view of the Plaister Cliffs, on the west shore of Georges Bay
The following is the account of the number of inhabitants in the Colony, of Rhode-Island, taken between the 4th of May and the 14th of June, 1774, and ordered to be printed by the Hon. General Assembly, among their public acts and orders. Newpor

The following is the account of the number of inhabitants in the Colon...

Evans 13572.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 164, Folder 8.

To the public. An Advertisement having appeared at the Coffee-House, in consequence of the late extraordinary and very alarming advices received from England, inviting the merchants to meet at the House of Mr. Samuel Francis ... and there nomina
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