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Italian Renaissance court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts.

Italian Renaissance court, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Massachusetts.

Public domain photo of Italian sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

An east view of the meeting house in Hollis Street, Boston, now erecting on the ruins of one lately destroyed by fire / C. Bulfinch delin. ; Vallance sc.

An east view of the meeting house in Hollis Street, Boston, now erecti...

Illus. in: The Columbian magazine, or, Monthly miscellany. Philadelphia : Printed for Seddon, Spotswood, Cist, and Trenchard, 1788 April, opp. p. 175. Stauffer, 3341 Published in: The American Revolution in dr... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay in the House of representatives. August 31, 1777. Whereas it has been represented, that some of the powder manufactured at the several powder mills in this state, has proved defective; and as there is sufficient quanti

State of Massachusetts-Bay in the House of representatives. August 31,...

Ford 091.; Evans 15435.; On verso: Ford 2091. Evans 15435. 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 Eph... More

Boston, Feb. 19th, 1777. In pursuance of the Act of the General Assembly of this State entitled. "An act to prevent monopoly and oppression;" the select-men and Committee of correspondence ... [Boston, 1777].

Boston, Feb. 19th, 1777. In pursuance of the Act of the General Assemb...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Eph... More

An abstract from resolves containing the encouragement offered by the Continental congress, and by the State of Massachusetts-Bay, to such as shall inlist into the Continental army ... In Council. Jan. 28, 1777. Read and concurr'd John Avery, De

An abstract from resolves containing the encouragement offered by the ...

Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 40, Folder 7. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 40, Folder 7. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and ... More

Oppression: a poem Or, New England's lamentation on the dreadful extortation and other sins of the times. Being a serious exhortation to all to repent and turn from the evil of their ways, if they would avert the terrible and heavy judgments of

Oppression: a poem Or, New England's lamentation on the dreadful extor...

Positive Photostat.; Verse,. 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 40... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. May 5, 1777. That the happiness of mankind depends very much on the form and constitution of government they live under ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777].

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. May 5, 17...

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, March 15, 1777. Whereas it is of great consequences to prevent the soldiers that are or may be raised for the Continental Army ... In Council March 15, 1777. Read and concurred. John A

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, March 15,...

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 40, Folder 10.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. February 6, 1777. That the army may be duly supplied with shoes, stockings and shirts ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777].

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives. February ...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Collectio... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, September 22, 1777. Whereas by the latest advice from the Northern army under the command of General Gates, it appears, that the army under the Command of General Burgoyne ... [Boston:

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, September...

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 40, Folder 3f.

Important News. Boston (Twelve o'clock) Friday, August 22. The following letter from the Hon. Major-General Lincoln to the Honorable council, is just received by express. Bennington, August 18, 1777. Gentlemen: I most sincerely congratulate you

Important News. Boston (Twelve o'clock) Friday, August 22. The followi...

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, January 25, 1777. The perseverance of Britain in her attempts to subjugate the free states of America to an unconditional submission ... [Boston: Printed by Benjamin Edes, 1777].

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, January 2...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 40, Folder 3a.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council. January 9, 1777. Whereas by a resolve of this Court, passed December 10, 1776. all persons are prohibited from exporting from this state any sugars ... In the House of representatives. January 9, 1777 Read

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In Council. January 9, 1777. Whereas by a ...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Ford.; 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 4... More

State of Massachusetts Bay In the House of representatives, September 14, 1779. Whereas it is indispensably necessary that a supply of blankets should be immediately procured for the service of the army ... [Boston: Printed by Thomas & John Flee

State of Massachusetts Bay In the House of representatives, September ...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Collectio... More

In Congress, February 27, 1778. Resolved that a company of bakers be raised to bake bread for the army, the company to consist of one director ... three sub-directors ... twelve foremen ... sixty bakers ...That the company be inlisted for one ye

In Congress, February 27, 1778. Resolved that a company of bakers be r...

Imprint 2.; 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 40, Folder 16.

Carmina Lugubria. In memoriam Dominae Rebecca Croswell, Domini Croswell Uxorisnuper denatae: cum hymno laudis ad redemptorem. Autore Andrea Croswell. B. D. M. inBostonio ... [Boston, 1779].

Carmina Lugubria. In memoriam Dominae Rebecca Croswell, Domini Croswel...

State of Massachusetts-Bay in the House of representatives, February 16, 1779. Whereas upon examination, in a consequence of a report of the Committees for settling disputes between the towns in the several counties in this State ... [Boston: Pr

State of Massachusetts-Bay in the House of representatives, February 1...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Collectio... More

Boston, October 22, 1779. Whereas Colonel Sheldon has, by insinuations base and dishonorable, calumniated the memory of my deceased brother Captain Stoddard. Conscious of the rectitude and innocence of his conduct ... [Boston, 1779].

Boston, October 22, 1779. Whereas Colonel Sheldon has, by insinuations...

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 40, Folder 35.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, June 15, 1779. Whereas by the returns made into the Secretary's office from more than two thirds of the towns belonging to this State ... [Boston: Printed by Thomas and John Fleet, 177

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, June 15, ...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Collectio... More

Boston July 21, 1779. Gentlemen, Inclosed you have acopy of the proceedings of the Convention at Concord, on the 14th instant, which you will please (in conformity to a resolve of said convention) to lay before your town immediately, for their a

Boston July 21, 1779. Gentlemen, Inclosed you have acopy of the procee...

Ford 2174.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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; Portfo... More

To the gentlemen who represented the country towns in the late convention at Concord. Friends and brethren ... Boston, August 31st, 1779.

To the gentlemen who represented the country towns in the late convent...

Ford 2173.; Evans 16546. 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 40, Folder 33a.

To the gentlemen who represented the country towns in the late convention at Concord. Friends and brethren ... [Boston, August 16, 1779].

To the gentlemen who represented the country towns in the late convent...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 40, Folder 33.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and seventy-nine. An act to prevent sundry articles being exported from this to the neighbouring states ... [Boston, 1779].

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seve...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Eph... More

To the General Court of the Massachusetts, assembled at Boston, Oct. 1780. We whose names are hereunto subscribed, inhabitants of this State, who are twenty-one years of age and above, of various religious denominations, enter our protest agains

To the General Court of the Massachusetts, assembled at Boston, Oct. 1...

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 41, Folder 6.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, Sept. 29th, 1780. Whereas by a resolve of the General Court, passed the 4th of May last, the agents appointed in the several counties in this State to receive from the towns in their r

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, Sept. 29t...

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 41, Folder 5.

State of Massachusetts Bay. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty. An act to prevent and punish desertion and for apprehending and securing deserters form the Continental army ... This act passed May 5, 1780. A true copy.

State of Massachusetts Bay. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven...

Copy 2 & 3 Photographic reproduction.; Imprint 3. 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 Col... More

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of representatives. November 27, 1780. A resolve prescribing the form of inlistment for those men belonging to this Commonwealth, who shall inlist into the service of the United States ... [Boston: Pri

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of representatives. Novemb...

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 41, Folder 10.

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives ... Whereas the troops of the Southern states will now be needed for the defence of that quarter, and by reason of the late advantages obtained by the enemy, we are compelled to call fo

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives ... Wherea...

Evans 16859.; 2565 C 13 20 May 44 Rec. R. B. June 1944. 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; Port... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, May 5th, 1780. Resolved, that the Selectmen of the several towns in this State be, and hereby are desired to transmit to the agents appointed in the respective County, to which said se

State of Massachusetts-Bay. In the House of representatives, May 5th, ...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Eph... More

State of Massachusetts-Bay in convention, June 16, 1780. Whereas, upon due examination of the returns made by the several towns and plantations within this state, it appears that more than two thirds of the inhabitants, thereof who have voted on

State of Massachusetts-Bay in convention, June 16, 1780. Whereas, upon...

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 41, Folder 3. Copy scanned: 1

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of representatives. June 16, 1781. Whereas it is now absolutely necessary that the whole number of men required of the several towns and plantations in this Commonwealth ... [Boston, Printed by Benjami

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of representatives. June 1...

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 41, Folder 17.

Notification. In obedience to the order of the Town, the Committee for inlisting men, hereby inform you, that they are to return to the Town at the adjournment of the meeting (which will be on Monday the 7th day of May next, at 3 o'clock P. M.)

Notification. In obedience to the order of the Town, the Committee for...

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 41, Folder 22.

Tit for tat, t'other side; or, bounceabout. [Boston] Sold at Edes's printing office in Cornhill [1782].

Tit for tat, t'other side; or, bounceabout. [Boston] Sold at Edes's pr...

Said to be written by Joseph Barrell, Esq. Ford No. 2341.; Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Verse.; Barrel, Joseph. Supposed author.; On verso: Ford 2341. 1782. Available also through the Library of Congress... More

At a legal meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, at Faneuil-Hall, May 14, 1782, and continued by adjournment to the 22d of said May. Voted, that the selectmen be directed to publish in handbills ... Attest, Will

At a legal meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the tow...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Eph... More

By his excellency, John Hancock, Esq; Governor and commander in chief in and over the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A proclamation for a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer ... do hereby appoint Thursday the twenty-fifth day of April instant

By his excellency, John Hancock, Esq; Governor and commander in chief ...

Thanksgiving proclamation.; Imprint3. 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 42, Folder 2.

Be it remembered, that Messrs. Samuel Fowler and Christopher Champlen of Newport, merchants [An insurance agreement to the sum of 800 pounds in merchandise on board the Brigantine Don Galvez, dated Boston January 29, 1784].

Be it remembered, that Messrs. Samuel Fowler and Christopher Champlen ...

Facsimile of a printed agreement filled in in manuscript.; Source unknown 9-18-43.; Stamped on verso: Source Unknown. Sep 18 1943. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsim... More

Boston, September 5, 1785. Whereas I John de Neuville, on the 13th of August, was threatened in the name of Messieurs Leertouwer and Huyman of this town, that they would advance me no more money, if I did not endorse to them all the bills of exc

Boston, September 5, 1785. Whereas I John de Neuville, on the 13th of ...

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 42, Folder 24.

Boston, April 18, 1785. The minds of the people being greatly and justly agitated by the apparent intention of the government and the merchants of Great-Britain to deprive the industrious trader of every benefit of our commerce ... [Boston, 1785

Boston, April 18, 1785. The minds of the people being greatly and just...

Not in Ford.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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

Notification. The freeholders and other inhabitants of the Town of Boston, qualified as the law directs, are hereby notified to meet at Faneuil-Hall, on Wednesday 26th of Octob. inst. at Ten o'clock A. M. then and there to consider the petition

Notification. The freeholders and other inhabitants of the Town of Bos...

Positive Photostat. 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 42, Folder ... More

The minds of the people being greatly and justly agitated by the apparent intention of the government and the merchants of Great-Britain to deprive the industrious trader of every benefit of our commerce, by the entire monopoly of the same to th

The minds of the people being greatly and justly agitated by the appar...

The observer, extra. Friday, April 15, 1785. Exertion or ruin!! May every curse light on my head, and Hell receive when I'm dead If when my country calls aloud, I'm found inactive 'midst the croud. To the inhabitants of the Town of Boston. Fello

The observer, extra. Friday, April 15, 1785. Exertion or ruin!! May ev...

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason ... [Boston: Printed by

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand s...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. 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 Collectio... More

[Arms] Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. An act for preventing persons serving as jurors, who in consequence of having been concerned in the present rebellion, are by law disqual

[Arms] Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one tho...

Not in Evans.; 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 43, Folder 12.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of representatives, March 10, 1787. Resolved, that the several persons that have been, or may hereafter be chosen for the present year as selectmen, assessors ... and collectors ...Boston, by Edward Ev

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the House of representatives, March ...

Not in Evans.; 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 43, Folder 13.

The House of representatives, apprehending it of importance, that the Governour's objections to a bill, reducing the salary of the governour from eleven hundred to eight hundred pounds ... Done in Court-Street Boston, by Edward Eveleth Powars, 1

The House of representatives, apprehending it of importance, that the ...

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 Collection; Portfolio 43, Folder 7.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By His excellency, James Bowdoin, Esquire, Governour of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, an address to the good people of the commonwealth [Two columns regarding Shays' rebellion] ... [Boston: Printed by Adams an

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By His excellency, James Bowdoin, Esqui...

Shay's rebellion.; 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 43, Folder 6.

Eastern lands for sale. The public are hereby notified. That there are for sale, large and valuable tracts of land, situated between the Highlands and the Atlantic ocean, from north to south; and between the River St. Croix, and the state of New

Eastern lands for sale. The public are hereby notified. That there are...

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 43, Folder 18.

Advertisement. The humane society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, actuated by the same benevolent disposition to mitigate the miseries, and preserve the lives of their fellow men ... Boston, January 3, 1788.

Advertisement. The humane society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...

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 43, Folder 17.

Ode to the President of the United States on his arrival at Boston. [Boston, 1789].

Ode to the President of the United States on his arrival at Boston. [B...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Ford.; Not in Evans.; Verse. 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

Quaestiones sub Reverendo Josepho Willard, S. T. D. Universitatis Harvardianae, quae est praeside, in comitiis publicis ... Bostoniae: Typis Thomae et Johannis Fleet. [1789].

Quaestiones sub Reverendo Josepho Willard, S. T. D. Universitatis Harv...

Evans 21880.; Gift: John F. Woolverton. Feb. 1, 1951. 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; Portfo... More

A recommendation from the convention of the Congregational ministers, at Boston, May 26, 1790 [That only properly qualified members of regular associations be asked to discharge the ministerial office.] Simeon Howard, moderator of the Convention

A recommendation from the convention of the Congregational ministers, ...

Positive Photostat.; 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 Collection; Portfolio 44, Folder 1.

View of Bunker's Hill - from a drawing in possession of the Revd. Mr Elderton, Feby. 1790

View of Bunker's Hill - from a drawing in possession of the Revd. Mr E...

Illus. in: The Gentleman's magazine. Ed. by Sylvanus Urban, gentleman. London : 1790 (February), opp. p. 140. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a checklist of 1765-1790 graphics in ... More

Harvard University in Cambridge, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The order of the exercises of commencement. July 16th, M,DCC, XCIV [44 lines] Boston: Printed by Thomas Fleet, 1794.

Harvard University in Cambridge, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The or...

LD 2172.; .A 3 Shelf list card.; Imprint 3. 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 Collectio... More

A worthy example of a virtuous wife. In a most affecting and truly striking manner exemplified in the remarkably dutiful humane, benevolent and pious conduct of a most excellent yound lady, who was daughter to a very rich and honorable nobleman

A worthy example of a virtuous wife. In a most affecting and truly str...

An ode, sung at the lecture of the Congregational Charitable Society, in Boston, on the 12th of February, 1795. by Mr. Rea. [4 verses] [Boston 1795].

An ode, sung at the lecture of the Congregational Charitable Society, ...

Positive Photostat.; Verse.; 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 44, Folder 29.

The President's message on the treaty papers. Gentlemen of the House of representatives ... Geo. Washington. United States March 30,1796 [Boston] [Signed of hand] Done by A. Martin Orrery Press [1796].

The President's message on the treaty papers. Gentlemen of the House o...

Printed in 3 columns.; Positive Photostat.; 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; Po... More

Fee bill ------ Law of Massachusetts ---- Published by authority. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-six. An act, establishing and regulating the fees of the several officers, and other

Fee bill ------ Law of Massachusetts ---- Published by authority. Comm...

Not in Ford.; Imprint 3.; On verso: 158. 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 45, Folder 1.

Harvard University in Cambridge, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The order of the exercises of Commencement. July 20th,M,DCC,XCVI. [Boston: Printed by William Spotswood, 1796].

Harvard University in Cambridge, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The or...

A monody on the death of the Hon. Thomas Russell, Esq. sung after the eulogy delivered by Doctor John Warren, in the church in Brattle-Street on Wednesday, May 4, 1796. Written at the request of the several societies of which he was a member. Se

A monody on the death of the Hon. Thomas Russell, Esq. sung after the ...

Imprint 3.; Verse.; Russell, Thomas. 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 45, Folder 4.

The confession, last words, and dying speech of John Stewart, a native of Ireland. Taken from himself, at his own particular request ... [Signed] John Stewart. Boston jail, April 6, 1797.

The confession, last words, and dying speech of John Stewart, a native...

Enclosed in heavy borders with a cut of coffin at the top.; 21018 18 24 May 46.; Rec. 6-21-46.; $6.00. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full ... More

Notification. The freeholders, and other inhabitants of the Town of Boston, qualified as the law directs, are hereby notified to meet at Faneuil-Hall, on Thursday the 11th day of May instant, at ten o'clock A. M. then and there to elect and depu

Notification. The freeholders, and other inhabitants of the Town of Bo...

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 45, Folder 8.

General orders. Head-quarters, Boston, June 13th, 1797. [Signed] William Donnison, Adjutant general. [Boston: Printed by Young and Minns, 1797.].

General orders. Head-quarters, Boston, June 13th, 1797. [Signed] Willi...

2101 E 17 24 May 46.; $4.00 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 45, Folder 8a.

Never performed in Boston. On Wednesday evening, Nov. 28 [1798] will be presented a drama in 5 acts, called the Castle Spectre. Written by the author of the celebrated novel, The Monk. Previous to the performance, the band will play a new overtu

Never performed in Boston. On Wednesday evening, Nov. 28 [1798] will b...

Positive Photostat.; Playbill.; Not in Ford.; Not in Evans.; Castle Spectre. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephe... More

The closet companion: an help to serious persons, in the important duty of self-examination. Intended to be fixed up on the Christian's usual place of retirement, in order to remind him of, as well as to assist him in, the work ... [Signed] G. B

The closet companion: an help to serious persons, in the important dut...

Imprint 3.; 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 46, Folder 1a.

To the curious! Tuesday and Thursday evenings, will be exhibited, at a commodious room, in Mr. Dearborn's new building, at the South entrance of the narrow lane, leading from the theatre, to Milk-Street by Mr. Maginnis ... a grand medley of ente

To the curious! Tuesday and Thursday evenings, will be exhibited, at 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 46, Folder 8.

General orders. Head-quarters. Roxbury, May 1, 1798 ... By order of the Commander in chief. William Donnison, Adjutant-General. [Boston: Printed by Young and Minns, 1798].

General orders. Head-quarters. Roxbury, May 1, 1798 ... By order of th...

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 46, Folder 2.

Harvard University, in Cambrdge. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The order of exercises of commencement, July 17th, M,DCC, XCIX. [Boston] (Printed by J. & T. Fleet) [1799].

Harvard University, in Cambrdge. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The or...

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 46, Folder 14. Copy scanned: 1

Schedule of the expenses of the town of Boston, from May 1, 1798, to May 1, 1799. Published conformably to the vote of the town, May 14, 1799 [Boston, 1799].

Schedule of the expenses of the town of Boston, from May 1, 1798, to M...

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 46, Folder 10.

General orders. Headquarters. Roxbury, March 30, 1799 ... By order of the Commander in chief. William Donnison, Adj. Gen. [Boston] Printed by Young and Minns, printers to the state [1799].

General orders. Headquarters. Roxbury, March 30, 1799 ... By order of ...

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 46, Folder 12.

Harvard University, in Cambridge, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The order of the exercises of commencement, July 16, M,DCCC. [Boston. 1800].

Harvard University, in Cambridge, Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The o...

[Cut] Major Andre: written while he was a prisoner in the American camp. Together with the Rose. Boston Nathaniel Coverly, Jr. Printer- Milk Street [After 1800].

[Cut] Major Andre: written while he was a prisoner in the American cam...

Verse.; 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 47, Folder 27.

To be performed at the Brattle Street Church on Wednesday, February 19, 1800 Ode I. From Vernon's Mount behold the Hero rise! ... Ode II. That matchless form which aw'd the world ... [Boston] From the Chronicle-Press by R. Rhoades. [1800].

To be performed at the Brattle Street Church on Wednesday, February 19...

Positive Photostat.; Verse.; Washington, George.; Odes on his deatg.; 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. Printe... More

Bold Dighton. Being the account of an action fought off Guadaloupe, in 1805, where ninety-five Americans and near three hundred Britons made their escape from the prison at that place [180-?].

Bold Dighton. Being the account of an action fought off Guadaloupe, in...

Imprint 1.; Verse. 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 48, Folder 24.

A dialogue between death and a lady very suitable for these times. Boston. Sold at the Heart and Crown in Cornhill, [1800].

A dialogue between death and a lady very suitable for these times. Bos...

Positive Photostat.; Verse. 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 47,... More

Statement respecting Mr. Jarvis' delinquency. The subscribers, two of the Committee for the sake of Eastern Lands, ask leave to state, for the information of the Legislature, that, before the settlement of the Committee's last account, Leonard J

Statement respecting Mr. Jarvis' delinquency. The subscribers, two of ...

Jarvis, Leonard.; Title.; Imprint 2.; Eastern lands.; On verso: B. 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

Abstract of the account of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the Committee for the sale of Eastern lands. Boston, Feb. 4, 1801.

Abstract of the account of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with the ...

Imprint 2.; Eastern lands.; On verso: B. 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 47, Folder 9.

Tax for the year 1802. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Peleg Coffin, Esquire. To the selectmen or assessors of the of ... Given under my hand and seal, at Boston, the day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and two. [Bos

Tax for the year 1802. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Peleg Coffin, Es...

Tax warrant filled in in mss for Reading. 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 47, Folder 31a.

Boston, June 12, 1804. Having by the advice of a number of friends, determined to publish a map of the United States; and judging it most adviseable to attempt obtaining a subscription for the same, I have accordingly issued proposals for that p

Boston, June 12, 1804. Having by the advice of a number of friends, de...

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 47, Folder 19a.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, June 14, 1804. Resolved, that the selectmen of the several towns and district, and the assessors of the unincorporated plantations … [Boston, 1804].

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, June 14, 1804. Resolved, tha...

Copy 2 formerly numbered as Portfolio 47, Folder 21. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 47, Folder 21. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images an... More

The Independent Chronicle. Extraordinary, --- for Monday, November 5 1804. [Boston, 1804].

The Independent Chronicle. Extraordinary, --- for Monday, November 5 1...

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 47, Folder 22.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, February 12 1805. Resolved, that our Senators in the Congress of the United States be instructed, and our representatives requested, to take all legal and necessary steps, to use their utmost exertions,

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In Senate, February 12 1805. Resolved, ...

Page Order: Leaflet 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 47, Folder 25a.

Indian speech, delivered before a gentleman missionary, from Massachusetts, by a chief, commonly called by the white people Red Jacket. His Indian name is Sagu-ua-what-hath, which being interpreted, is Keeper-awake. ... Boston: Nathaniel Coverly

Indian speech, delivered before a gentleman missionary, from Massachus...

Title.; Keeper-Awake.; 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 47, Folder 25.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. General orders. Head-quarters, March 12th, 1806. By order of the Commander in Chief William Donnison, Adjutant General. [Boston 1806].

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. General orders. Head-quarters, March 12...

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 48, Folder 1.

Arrangement for the funeral procession [of Fisher Ames, Boston, July 6, 1808].

Arrangement for the funeral procession [of Fisher Ames, Boston, July 6...

Positive Photostat.; This item's catalog card was misnumbered as 48/18a. This item has been renumbered from Portfolio 48, Folder 18a. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as fac... More

Order of services at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Joshua Huntington, on the 18th of May, 1808, at the Old South meeting house, in Boston ... [Boston 1808].

Order of services at the ordination of the Rev. Mr. Joshua Huntington,...

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 48, Folder 15.

British barbarity and piracy!! The Federalists say that Mr. Christopher Gore ought to be supported as governor- for his attachment to Britain.--- If British influence is to effect the suffrage of a free people, let them read the following melanc

British barbarity and piracy!! The Federalists say that Mr. Christophe...

Imprint 2.; Political campaign. 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 48, Folder 11.

Tax for the year 1808. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thompson I. Skinner, Esquire. Treasurer and receiver-general of said Commonwealth, to the selectmen and assessors of the town of ... Given under my hand and seal at Boston, the day of April,

Tax for the year 1808. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Thompson I. Skin...

Tax warrant filled in in mss for Reading. 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 48, Folder 14a.

Answer to the governor's speech. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. House of representatives, June 9, 1808. May it please your excellency [regarding embargo act.] [Boston 1808].

Answer to the governor's speech. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. House ...

Embargo act.; Title.; 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 48, Folder 17.

American commerce in Flames! Americans! See the execution of Bonaparte's orders to burn, sink, and destroy your ships! [Cuts] American! Look on this picture! Read the transactions on which it is founded; and then vote for Sullivan, or any other

American commerce in Flames! Americans! See the execution of Bonaparte...

Positive Photostat.; Political campaign.; Anti-Sullivan poster. 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 Printe... More

Centinel Extra. Saturday, April 30, 1808. Argument---- demonstration. Mr. Key's speech. In the last Centinel, we mentioned the able and lucid speech of Mr. Key, in Congress on the subject of the embargo. We lay it before our readers, this day, w

Centinel Extra. Saturday, April 30, 1808. Argument---- demonstration. ...

Imprint 2.; Embargo act.; Key, Philip B. 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 48, Folder 16.

President's message. Herald office. Dec. 3, 9 o'clock. P. M. We this moment received by express a copy of the President's message- which we hasten to lay before the public. [Madison's first annual message Nov. 29, 1809] [Boston, 1809].

President's message. Herald office. Dec. 3, 9 o'clock. P. M. We this m...

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 48, Folder 23.

Citizens of Massachusetts, read this!! Debate on the President's message, inclosing Mr. Canning's letter and Mr. Pinkney's answer. Speech delivered in Congress, Jan. 17, 1809, by Philip B. Key; the same man whose speech was published by the Fede

Citizens of Massachusetts, read this!! Debate on the President's messa...

Key, Philip B.; 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 48, Folder 21.

Sunday police. [Boston] Printed by Nathaniel Coverly, Milk-Street [181-?].

Sunday police. [Boston] Printed by Nathaniel Coverly, Milk-Street [181...

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 52, Folder 16.

Report of the committee on the resources of the town. The following report was presented to the Town at the May meeting; it was then ordered to be printed, and the consideration thereof referred to the adjournment on Thursday, 14th June, instant

Report of the committee on the resources of the town. The following re...

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 49, Folder 5.

American taxation a song of seventy-nine. [Boston] Nathaniel Coverly, Printer, Milk-Street [181-?].

American taxation a song of seventy-nine. [Boston] Nathaniel Coverly, ...

Imprint 3.; Verse. 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 52, Folder 15.

[Cuts] The happy child being a narrative of the holy life and peaceable death of a remarkable pious child of Hertfordshire, England. [Boston] Printed and sold by Nathaniel Coverly Milk Street [181-?].

[Cuts] The happy child being a narrative of the holy life and peaceabl...

Tax for the year 1810. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Josiah Dwight, Esquire, Treasurer and Receiver-general of said Commonwealth. To the selectmen or assessors of the of ... Given under my hand and seal, at Boston the day of April in the year o

Tax for the year 1810. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Josiah Dwight, E...

Tax warrant filled in in mss for Reading. 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 49, Folder 3a.

Let every Federalist do his duty, and Masschusetts will yet be saved!!! Federal republicans! Boston, April 1811.

Let every Federalist do his duty, and Masschusetts will yet be saved!!...

Imprint 2.; Political campaign. 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... More

A new song on the death of Robert Howel Boston. Printed and sold by N. Coverly, Jun Milk-Street [1811?].

A new song on the death of Robert Howel Boston. Printed and sold by N....

Verse.; Howel, Robert. 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 49, Folder 14.

Monument on Beacon Hill, Boston / Sully, del. ; K. Turner, sc.

Monument on Beacon Hill, Boston / Sully, del. ; K. Turner, sc.

Designed by Charles Bulfinch. Illus. in: Portfolio (Nov. 1811), p. facing p. 409.

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