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    The rights of Great Britain asserted against the claims of America: being an answer to the declaration of the general congress. / Said to be written by Lord George Germaine [sic].
    Date of publication:
    1776
    
    Author(s):
    Macpherson, James, 1736-1796. ; Bell, Robert, 1732?-1784. ; Dalrymple, John, Sir, 1726-1810. ; Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785. and United States. Continental Congress.
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    Half-title: The rights of Great Britain asserted against the claims of America. [Price three shillings.] Attributed to Macpherson by Adams. Frequently attributed to John Dalrymple. "A declaration by the representatives of ...
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    The letters of Junius. Complete in one volume, with a copious index.
    Date of publication:
    1791
    
    Author(s):
    Junius, 18th cent.
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    (Evans-TCP ; no. N18113) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 23477) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    Authentic. Treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation, between His Britanic [sic] Majesty, and the United States of America, by their president, with the advice and consent of their Senate.
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Great Britain. and United States. Treaties, etc. Great Britain, 1794 Nov. 19
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    (Evans-TCP ; no. N22527) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 29747) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    A little plain English, addressed to the people of the United States, on the treaty, negociated with His Britannic Majesty, and on the conduct of the president relative thereto; in answer to "The letters of Franklin." : With a supplement containing an account of the turbulent and factious proceedings of the opposers of the treaty. / By Peter Porcupine. ; [Eight lines from Shakespeare]
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Cobbett, William, 1763-1835.
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    With a half-title. Three states noted (Gaines 7a-c; q.v.).
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    The political progress of Britain; or, An impartial history of abuses in the government of the British Empire, in Europe, Asia, and America, from the Revolution in 1688, to the present time. The whole tending to prove the ruinous consequences of the popular system of taxation, war, and conquest. : [One line of quotation]
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Callender, James Thomson, 1758-1803.
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    Signed on p. 4, 1st count: James Thomson Callender, an exile for writing this pamphlet, Philadelphia, March 31, 1795. "The matter of this edition does not correspond with Folwell's edition (Evans 28379) except in places ...
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    Political observations.
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Madison, James, 1751-1836.
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    Caption title. "Ascribed to James Madison by Thomas Jefferson in the copy formerly belonging to him ... to which he also added corrections and additions, in manuscript."--Evans. Place of publication suggested by Evans. ...
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    American independence the interest and glory of Great Britain; containing arguments which prove, that not only in taxation, but in trade, manufactures, and government, the colonies are entitled to an entire independency on the British legislature; and that it can only be by a formal declaration of these rights, and forming thereupon a friendly league with them, that the true and lasting welfare of both countries can be promoted. : In a series of letters to the legislature. : [Nine lines from Trenchard]
    Date of publication:
    1776
    
    Author(s):
    Cartwright, John, 1740-1824. and Savile, George, Sir, 1726-1784, dedicatee.
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    Attributed to John Cartwright by the Dictionary of national biography. Epistle dedicatory to Sir George Savile, p. [v]-xviii. With a half-title. Extract from the Monthly review, p. 121-125. Preceding the text is a request ...
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    The true interest of Britain, set forth in regard to the colonies; and the only means of living in peace and harmony with them, including five different plans, for effecting this desirable event. / By Jos. Tucker, D.D. dean of Glocester. Author of the Essay on the advantages and disadvantages which respectively attend France and Great-Britain, with regard to trade. ; To which is added by the printer, a few more words, on the freedom of the press in America.
    Date of publication:
    1776
    
    Author(s):
    Tucker, Josiah, 1712-1799. ; Bell, Robert, 1732?-1784. and Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Plain truth: or, Serious considerations on the present state of the city of Philadelphia.
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    Two states noted by Adams, "one with Tucker's name alone on the title page and one with three lines that identify him further." "A few more words, on the freedom of the press, addressed by the printer, to the friends of ...
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    The rights of asses, a poem. : [Two lines of verse]
    Date of publication:
    1793
    
    Author(s):
    Dullass, A.
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    Satirical verses occasioned by a meeting of the British convention of delegates of the Friends of the People. William Pitt and Thomas Muir are obliquely mentioned. Signed on p. 11: A. Dullass, N.P. Ascribed to the Burlington ...
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    A defence of the treaty of amity, commerce, and navigation, entered into between the United States of America & Great Britain, as it has appeared in the papers under the signature of Camillus.
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804. ; King, Rufus, 1755-1827. and Jay, John, 1745-1829.
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    Attributed jointly to Hamilton, Rufus King and John Jay in: Adams, Charles Francis. The works of John Adams ..., Boston, 1856, v. 1, p. 485-486.
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    An address from Robert Goodloe Harper, of South-Carolina, to his constituents, containing his reasons for approving of the treaty of amity, commerce and navigation, with Great-Britain.
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Harper, Robert Goodloe, 1765-1825.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N21870) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 28802) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    Tom Paine's jests; being an entirely new and select collection of patriotic bon mots, repartees, anecdotes, epigrams, observations, &c. on political subjects. / By Thomas Paine, and other supporters of the rights of man. ; To which is added, A tribute to the swinish multitude, being a choice collection of patriotic songs. ; [Two lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1796
    
    Author(s):
    Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. ; Thomson, R. and Freneau, Philip Morin, 1752-1832.
    Description:
    Originally published in London in 1793. Very few of the items are by Paine. "A tribute to the swinish multitude ... Collected by the celebrated R. Thomson."--p. [31]-72. "A new song, to an old tune--viz. God Save the ...
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    New-York, November 26. Last Sunday night arrived ... The definitive treaty, between Great-Britain and the United States of America, signed at Paris the 3d day of September, 1783.
    Date of publication:
    1783
    
    Author(s):
    Great Britain. and United States. Treaties, etc. Great Britain, 1783 Sept. 3.
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    Signed and dated: Done at Paris, this 3d day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty-three. (L.S.) John Adams, (L.S.) David Hartley, (L.S.) B. Franklin, (L.S.) John Jay. Text in three ...
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    The commerce of America with Europe; particularly with France and Great Britain; comparatively stated and explained. Shewing the importance of the American Revolution to the interests of France, and pointing out the actual situation of the United States of North-America, in regard to trade, manufactures and population. / By J.P. Brissot de Warville, and Etienne Claviere. ; Translated from the last French edition, revised by Brissot, and called the second volume of his view of America. ; With the life of Brissot, and an appendix, by the translator.
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Brissot de Warville, J.-P. (Jacques-Pierre), 1754-1793. ; Clavière, Étienne, 1735-1793. ; Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812, tr. and Scoles, John, 1772?-1853, engraver.
    Description:
    Translated by Joel Barlow. Frontispiece portrait of Brissot de Warville engraved by John Scoles. "A sketch of the life of J.P. Brissot. By the editor."--p. [iii]-xxxii.
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    Treaty of amity, commerce & navigation, between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, with the president's proclamation, announcing its ratification, as published in the Philadelphia gazette, on Tuesday the 1st of March, 1796.
    Date of publication:
    1796
    
    Author(s):
    Great Britain. ; United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington). and United States. Treaties, etc. Great Britain, 1794 Nov. 19.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N23759) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 31414) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    Considerations on the mode and terms of a treaty of peace with America. [One line of quotation in Latin]
    Date of publication:
    1779
    
    Author(s):
    Jenings, Edmund, 1731-1819.
    Description:
    Attributed to Jenings in: Adams, T.R. The American controversy, p. 562.
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    A letter from the Rt. Honourable Edmund Burke to His Grace the Duke of Portland, on the conduct of the minority in Parliament. Containing fifty-four articles of impeachment against the Rt. Hon. C.J. Fox. : From the original copy, in the possession of the noble duke.
    Date of publication:
    1797
    
    Author(s):
    Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797. and Portland, William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, Duke of, 1738-1809.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N24118) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 31894) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    A discourse on the love of our country, delivered on Nov. 4, 1789, at the meeting-house in the Old Jewry, to the Society for Commmemorating the Revolution in Great Britain. / By Richard Price, D.D. LL.D. F.R.S. and fellow of the American Philosophical Societies at Philadelphia and Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1790
    
    Author(s):
    Price, Richard, 1723-1791. and Revolution Society (London, England)
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    Half-title: A discourse on the love of our country, delivered on November 4, 1789. [Price one pistareen.]
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    Sketches of French and English politicks in America, in May, 1797. By a member of the old Congress.
    Date of publication:
    1797
    
    Author(s):
    Beresford, Richard, 1755-1803.
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    Attributed to Beresford by Evans.
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    Opinions respecting the commercial intercourse between the United States of America, and the dominions of Great-Britain, including observations upon the necessity and importance of an American navigation act. / By a citizen of Massachusetts. ; [One line in Latin]
    Date of publication:
    1797
    
    Author(s):
    Bowdoin, James, 1752-1811.
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    Attributed to Bowdoin by Evans. Errata statement at foot of p. 61.
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    Case of Jonathan Robbins, examined by Charles Pinckney, Esq. senator in Congress for South Carolina, and late governor of that state. ; To the citizens of the United States.
    Date of publication:
    1799
    
    Author(s):
    Pinckney, Charles, 1757-1824.
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    Jonathan Robbins was the alias of Thomas Nash. Error in paging: p. 34 misnumbered 33.
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    The speech of a general officer in the House of Commons, February 20th, 1775.
    Date of publication:
    1775
    
    Author(s):
    Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792. and Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons.
    Description:
    Attributed to John Burgoyne by Adams. Place of publication suggested by Adams, q.v.
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    An essay on the government of the colonies. Fitted to the latitude forty-one, but may, without sensible error, serve all the northern colonies. Poor Richard's title page.
    Date of publication:
    1752
    
    Author(s):
    Kennedy, Archibald, 1685-1763.
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    Attributed to Kennedy in: Wroth, L. An American bookshelf 1755 (Philadelphia, 1934), p. 29-31, 118-119 and 122-126.
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    The American crisis, and a letter to Sir Guy Carleton, on the murder of Captain Huddy, and the intended retaliation on Captain Asgill, of the Guards. By Thomas Paine,
    Date of publication:
    1796
    
    Author(s):
    Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809.
    Description:
    In this issue: verso of titlepage has two resolutions of Congress concerning Paine. Comprises Nos.1-10, 12 and 14 and "The crisis extraordinary", some signed C.S. or Common Sense. No.1 of this edition is from the London ...
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    Pigs' meat; or, lessons for the swinish multitude: Published in weekly penny numbers, collected by the poor man's advocate (an old veteran in the cause of freedom) in the course of his reading for more than twenty years. Intended to promote among the labouring part of mankind proper ideas of their situation, of their importance, and of their rights. And to convince them that their forlorn condition has not been entirely overlooked and forgotten, nor their just cause unpleaded, neither by their maker not by the best and most enlightened of men in all ages. [pt.1]
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Spence, Thomas, 1750-1814.
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    Compiled by Thomas Spence. Poor man's advocate, and old veteran in the cause of freedom = Thomas Spence. Partly in verse. Reproduction of original from the Harvard University Houghton Library. English Short Title Catalog, ...
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    Pigs' meat; or, lessons for the swinish multitude: Published in weekly penny numbers, collected by the poor man's advocate (an old veteran in the cause of freedom) in the course of his reading for more than twenty years. Intended to promote among the labouring part of mankind proper ideas of their situation, of their importance, and of their rights. And to convince them that their forlorn condition has not been entirely overlooked and forgotten, nor their just cause unpleaded, neither by their maker not by the best and most enlightened of men in all ages. [pt.2]
    Date of publication:
    1795
    
    Author(s):
    Spence, Thomas, 1750-1814.
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    Compiled by Thomas Spence. Poor man's advocate, and old veteran in the cause of freedom = Thomas Spence. Partly in verse. Reproduction of original from the Harvard University Houghton Library. English Short Title Catalog, ...
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    The old whig: ... On the state of the peerage. With remarks upon the Plebeian.
    Date of publication:
    1719
    
    Author(s):
    Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719. ; Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719. ; Roberts, James, printer. 1668 or 9-1754, and Dodd, Anne, bookseller.
    Description:
    Attributed to Joseph Addison (cf. DNB). With half-title for each issue; half-title includes issue number. At end of imprint in square brackets: Price 6d. Dates of publication from NCBEL. Subtitles vary slightly. Published ...
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    A General history of trade: and especially consider'd as it respects the British commerce, as well at home, as to all parts of the world. With essays upon the improvement of our trade in particular.
    Date of publication:
    1713
    
    Author(s):
    Defoe, Daniel, attributed name. 1661?-1731,
    Description:
    Anonymous. Attributed to Daniel Defoe. Title repeated as caption on first page of text. Imprint includes year of publicaiton. Note below title: "To be continued monthly". Price below imprint. Issues paginated and signed ...
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    To the Right Honourable the Mayor and aldermen of the City of London: the humble petition of the colliers, cooks, cook-maids, black-smiths, jack-makers, brasiers, and others, sheweth
    Date of publication:
    1716
    
    Author(s):
    Arbuthnot, John, 1667-1735.
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    Anonymous. By John Arbuthnot. A satire : a petition against the innovations introduced by the 'Catoptrical victuallers'. Caption title. Imprint from Colophon. Reproduction of original from the British Library. English Short ...
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    The Loyal address of the clergy of Virginia.
    Date of publication:
    1702
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    In verse. First line: May it please you dread sir, we the clerks of Virginia. The imprint is false. Probably printed in London.
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    The voice of God, in stormy winds. Considered, in two sermons, occasioned by the dreadful and unparallel'd storm, in the European nations. Novemb. 27th. 1703. / By Increase Mather. ; [Five lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1704
    
    Author(s):
    Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. and Mather, Increase, 1639-1723. Brief discourse concerning the prayse due to God.
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    Errata note, p. 95. "A brief discourse concerning the prayse due to God, for his mercy, in giving snow like wool ... by Increase Mather ..."--p. [67]-95, with separate title page.
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    A sermon, preached before the General Assembly, at Williamsburg, March 2, 1745-6. By William Stith, A.M. Rector of Henrico Parish. ; Published at the request of the House of Burgesses.
    Date of publication:
    1746
    
    Author(s):
    Stith, William, 1707-1755. and Virginia. General Assembly.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N04706) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 5869) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 5869)
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    Britain's remembrancer. Being some thoughts on the proper improvement of the present juncture. : The character of this age and nation. : A brief viow [sic] from history, of the effects of the vices which now prevail in Britain, upon the greatest empires and states of former times. : Remarkable deliverences this nation has had in the most imminent dangers; with suitable reflections. : Some hints, shewing what is in the power of the several ranks of people, and of every individual in Britain, to do toward securing the state from all its enemies.
    Date of publication:
    1748
    
    Author(s):
    Burgh, James, 1714-1775.
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    Attributed to James Burgh in the Dictionary of national biography.
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    The New-Year verses of the printer's boy, who carries the Pennsylvania-gazette to the customers. 1748.
    Date of publication:
    1748
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Title within mortised block (Reilly 117). Followed by: Philadelphia, January 2. By Capt. Gantony, arrived at Wilmington from St. Eustasia, we have the following extracts. A letter from a gentleman at Eustasia to his friend ...
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    A summary, historical and political, of the first planting, progressive improvements, and present state of the British settlements in North-America. ... By William Douglass, M.D. ; Vol. I [-Vol. II. Part I]. ; [One line from Cicero]
    Date of publication:
    1752
    
    Author(s):
    Douglass, William, 1691?-1752.
    Description:
    Originally issued in numbers of 16 p., each with cover-title; v. 1, Jan. 1747-May 1749; v. 2, April 1750-Nov. 1752. Left unfinished at the author's death in October 1752. Some copies of v. 1 have the severe characterization ...
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    The state of trade in the northern colonies considered; with an account of their produce, and a particular description of Nova Scotia. : [One line in Latin from Cicero]
    Date of publication:
    1749
    
    Author(s):
    Little, Otis, 1712-1754.
    Description:
    Preface signed on p. vi: Otis Little. Bookseller's advertisement, p. 43.
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    Observations on the importance of the northern colonies under proper regulations.
    Date of publication:
    1750
    
    Author(s):
    Kennedy, Archibald, 1685-1763. and Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754.
    Description:
    Dedication to Henry Pelham signed: Arch. Kennedy. For further discussion see: Wroth, Lawrence C. An American bookshelf 1775, 1934, p. 118-124.
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    Serious considerations on the present state of the affairs of the northern colonies.
    Date of publication:
    1754
    
    Author(s):
    Kennedy, Archibald, 1685-1763.
    Description:
    Attributed to Archibald Kennedy in Wroth, L.C. An American bookshelf 1755. Philadelphia, 1934, p. 118-124.
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    A letter to a gentleman in London, from Virginia.
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    1759
    
    Author(s):
    Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775. and Carter, Landon, 1710-1778.
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    Concerning a memorial to the Lords Commissoners for Trade and Plantations from merchants in London upset over the recent paper money act passed in Virginia, and its effect on trade. Attributed to Peyton Randolph by Evans. ...
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    The interest of Great Britain considered with regard to her colonies and the acquisitions of Canada and Guadaloupe. : To which are added, Observations concerning the increase of mankind, peopling of countries, &c. / As the very ingenious, useful, and worthy author of this pamphlet (B------n F-------n, LL. D.) is well known and much esteemed by the principal gentlemen in England and America; and seeing that his other works have been received with universal applause; the present production needs no further recommendation to a generous, a free, an intelligent and publick-spirited people.
    Date of publication:
    1760
    
    Author(s):
    Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. ; Jackson, Richard, d. 1787. and Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. Observations concerning the increase of mankind.
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    A letter addressed to two great men, on the prospect of peace; and on the terms necessary to be insisted upon in the negotiation. : [Nine lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1760
    
    Author(s):
    Douglas, John, 1721-1807. ; Pulteney, William, Earl of Bath, 1684-1764. and Smollett, Tobias George, 1721-1771.
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    "N.B. Who was the compositor of this very reputable pamphlet, is, perhaps, absolutely uncertain with every body, but the excellent author of it: He says 'I am an anonymous writer, and hope never to be known.' --The two ...
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    Remarks on the Letter addressed to two great men. In a letter to the author of that piece. : [Four lines in Latin from Horace]
    Date of publication:
    1761
    
    Author(s):
    Burke, William, 1730-1798. and Townshend, Charles, 1725-1767.
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    Argues against giving Guadeloupe to the French. Attributed to Charles Townshend by Evans; however, the Dictionary of national biography attributes the Remarks to William Burke, secretary to Guadeloupe in 1762. Dated 1760 ...
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    A discourse occasioned by the death of King George II. and the happy accession of His Majesty King George III. to the imperial throne of Great-Britain; delivered Jan. 4th 1761. And published at the desire of the West Church and congregation in Boston, New-England. / By Jonathan Mayhew, D.D. Pastor of the said Church.
    Date of publication:
    1761
    
    Author(s):
    Mayhew, Jonathan, 1720-1766.
    Description:
    Half-title: Dr. Mayhew's discourse on the death of K. George II. and accession of K. George III. Running title: God ruleth in the kingdom of men. Errata statement, p. 43.
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    A vindication of the conduct of the House of Representatives of the province of the Massachusetts-Bay: more particularly, in the last session of the General Assembly. / By James Otis, Esq; a member of said House. ; [Four lines of verse]
    Date of publication:
    1762
    
    Author(s):
    Otis, James, 1725-1783.
    Description:
    Errata note, p. 53.
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    The Military glory of Great-Britain, an entertainment, given by the late candidates for bachelor's degree, at the close of the anniversary commencement, held in Nassau-Hall New-Jersey September 29th, 1762.
    Date of publication:
    1762
    
    Author(s):
    College of New Jersey. Class of 1762.
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    (Evans-TCP ; no. N07208) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 9188) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 9188)
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    The definitive treaty of peace and friendship between His Britannick Majesty, the most Christian King, and the King of Spain. Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763. To which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day. : Published by authority.
    Date of publication:
    1763
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    Half-title: The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, &c. Concluded at Paris Feb. 10th, 1763. Printed in two columns.
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    An Authentick account of the proceedings against John Wilkes, Esq; Member of Parliament for Aylesbury, and late colonel of the Buckinghamshire militia. Containing all the papers relative to this interesting affair, from that gentleman's being taken into custody by His Majesty's messengers, to his discharge at the Court of Common Pleas. : With an abstract of that precious jewel of an Englishman, the Habeas Corpus Act. : Also the North Briton no. 45. Being the paper for which Mr. Wilkes was sent to the Tower. : Addressed to all lovers of liberty.
    Date of publication:
    1763
    
    Author(s):
    Great Britain. Court of Common Pleas.
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    A reply to a piece called The speech of Joseph Galloway, Esquire. By John Dickinson. ; [Six lines from Pope]
    Date of publication:
    1764
    
    Author(s):
    Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N07553) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 9640) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 9640)
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    Reasons why the British colonies, in America, should not be charged with internal taxes, by authority of Parliament; humbly offered, for consideration, in behalf of the colony of Connecticut.
    Date of publication:
    1764
    
    Author(s):
    Fitch, Thomas, 1700-1774.
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    Attributed to Fitch in Dexter's Yale graduates.
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    Two acts of Parliament, one passed in the sixth year of the reign of King George the Second: for encouraging the trade of the British sugar colonies. The other, passed in the fourth year of the reign of King George the Third: for granting certain duties in the British colonies.
    Date of publication:
    1764
    
    Author(s):
    Great Britain. and Great Britain. Parliament.
    Description:
    Errors in paging: p. 460-462 misnumbered 160, 161, 164; page numbers 469-470 repeated. Evans entry 10323 describes the American Antiquarian Society copy, which has bound with it Evans 10372.
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    The rights of the British colonies asserted and proved. By James Otis, Esq; ; [Four lines in Latin from Virgil]
    Date of publication:
    1764
    
    Author(s):
    Otis, James, 1725-1783. and Dana, Richard, 1700-1772.
    Description:
    "Appendix. The city of Boston, at their annual meetin [sic] May, 1764, made choice of Richard Dana, Joseph Green, Nathaniel Bethune, John Ruddock, Esq'rs; and Mr. Samuel Adams, to prepare instructions for their representatives. ...
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    News from the moon. A review of the state of the British nation, vol. 7, number 14. page 53. Tuesday, May 10, 1710.
    Date of publication:
    1721
    
    Author(s):
    Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731.
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    The relationship of this British pamphlet of 1710 to Massachusetts controversies of 1720-1721 is still open to conjecture. Cf. Greenough, C.N. "Defoe in Boston." Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts 28 ...
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    A just and impartial account of the transactions of the merchants in London, for the advancement of the price of tobacco. About the latter end of the year 1727, and beginning of 1728. / By Henry Darnall. Who was present at most of them. ; In a letter from him, to the inhabitants of Maryland dated September 18, 1728.
    Date of publication:
    1729
    
    Author(s):
    Darnall, Henry.
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    Date of publication supplied by Wroth. Dated 1728 by Evans.
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    The history of the rise, increase, and progress, of the Christian people called Quakers: intermixed with several remarkable occurrences. / Written originally in Low-Dutch, and also translated into English, by William Sewel.
    Date of publication:
    1728
    
    Author(s):
    Sewel, William, 1653-1720. and George I, King of Great Britain, 1660-1727, dedicatee.
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    Dedicated to George I. "[The printing] was begun in 1725, and was not finished till the latter part of 1728, and then only by giving out part of it to Franklin and Meredith."--Hildeburn. Errors in paging: p. 297, 469, 572 ...
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    An essay, concerning silver and paper currencies more especially with regard to the British colonies in New-England.
    Date of publication:
    1738
    
    Author(s):
    Douglass, William, 1691?-1752.
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    Attributed to William Douglass by Evans and Sabin. Includes a reply to: Vans, Hugh. Some observations on the scheme projected for emitting 60000 l. in bills of new tenour. Date of publication supplied by Evans. Error in ...
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    A defence of the New-England charters. By Jer. Dummer. ; [Two lines in Latin from Sallust.]
    Date of publication:
    1721
    
    Author(s):
    Dummer, Jeremiah, 1681-1739. and Carteret, John, Earl Granville, 1690-1763, dedicatee.
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    Dedicated to Lord Carteret.
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    An enquiry into the reasons of the conduct of Great Britain, with relation to the present state of affairs in Europe. Published (here) for the information of the inhabitants of New-England.
    Date of publication:
    1727
    
    Author(s):
    Hoadly, Benjamin, 1676-1761.
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    Attributed to Benjamin Hoadly in the Dictionary of national biography.
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    The necessity of thankfulness for wonders of divine mercies. A sermon preached at Philadelphia April 15th 1744. On occasion of the important and glorious victory obtain'd by the British arms in the Mediterranean, under the conduct of Admiral Matthews, over the united fleets of France and Spain, and likewise the frustrating a detestable attemt [sic] to invade. England, by a popish pretender. / By Gilbert Tennent, A.M. ; Published at the desire of the hearers. ; [One line from Isaiah]
    Date of publication:
    1744
    
    Author(s):
    Tennent, Gilbert, 1703-1764.
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    (Evans-TCP ; no. N04441) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 5499) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 5499)
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    Reasons against the renewal of the sugar act, as it will be prejudicial to the trade, not only of the northern colonies, but to that of Great-Britain also.
    Date of publication:
    1764
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N07681) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 9812) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 9812)
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    The late regulations respecting the British colonies on the continent of America considered, in a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia to his friend in London. : [Two lines in Latin]
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
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    Attributed to John Dickinson in the Dictionary of American biography. Two states noted: in one, page 11 ends "would be generally believed without the trial"; in the other, "would be credited without the trial." "Errata."--p. 38.
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    Considerations on the propriety of imposing taxes in the British colonies, for the purpose of raising a revenue, by act of Parliament. : [Two lines of Latin quotation with two lines of translation]
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Dulany, Daniel, 1722-1797.
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    Attributed to Daniel Dulany in the Dictionary of American biography. Preface dated: Virginia, August 12, 1765. Advertised in the New-York gazette for Oct. 31, 1765, as "now in the press, and to be published with all possible ...
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    The rights of colonies examined. [Two lines from St. Paul]
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785.
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    Signed on p. 24: P------. Providence, in New-England, November 30, 1764. Attributed to Hopkins by Alden. Gathering B incorrectly imposed; pages appear in the order: 9, 14, 13, 10, 15, 12, 11, 16.
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    The justice and policy of taxing the American colonies, in Great-Britain, considered. Wherein is shewed, that the colonists are not a conquered people:--That they are constitutionally intituled to be taxed only by their own consent:--And that the imposing a stamp-duty on the colonists is as impolitic as it is inconsistent with their rights. : [One line of quotation in Latin] / By Maurice Moore, Esquire.
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Moore, Maurice, 1735-1777.
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    Parentheses substituted for square brackets enclosing "North-Carolina" in imprint transcription. Signatures: [A]^8.
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    Martis, 29 die Octobris, A.D. 1765. In the House of Representatives. According to the order of the day ... ordered, that all the foregoing resolves be kept in the records of this House; that a just sense of liberty, and the firm sentiments of loyalty may be transmitted to posterity.
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives.
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    Fourteen numbered resolves concerning taxation and the rights of British subjects in the province of Massachusetts Bay. John Green and Joseph Russell were printers to the House of Representatives of the province of ...
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    Brief remarks on the Defence of the Halifax libel, on the British-American-colonies. [Three lines in Latin from Cicero]
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Otis, James, 1725-1783. and Hopkins, Stephen, 1707-1785.
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    Attributed to James Otis in the Dictionary of American biography. Sometimes attributed to Stephen Hopkins.
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    O! Justitia. A complete trial. : God gives, and takes away, well, justice shall take place.
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    "The compleat trial, of Saucy alias Swaggering John, for rebellion against the King and government. Before Chief Justice Hill. Chief judge of His Majesty's Court of Equity. In that most memorable and loyal city of Londonderry. ...
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    A vindication of the British colonies, against the aspersions of the Halifax gentleman, in his Letter to a Rhode-Island friend. [Twelve lines in Latin from Virgil]
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Otis, James, 1725-1783.
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    Atttributed to Otis in the Dictionary of American biography. Errata note, p. 32.
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    Philadelphia, November 7, 1765. At a general meeting of the merchants and traders of this city, it was this day unanimously resolved by them ... that they would not import any goods from Great-Britain until the Stamp-Act was repealed ...
    Date of publication:
    1765
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    A form of non-importation agreement circulated for signatures.
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    An inquiry into the rights of the British colonies, intended as an answer to The regulations lately made concerning the colonies, and the taxes imposed upon them considered. : In a letter addressed to the author of that pamphlet. / By Richard Bland, of Virginia. ; [Two lines in Latin from Lactantius]
    Date of publication:
    1766
    
    Author(s):
    Bland, Richard, 1710-1776.
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    "The regulations lately made concerning the colonies, and the taxes imposed upon them, considered" was written by Thomas Whately. Erroneously attributed to George Grenville.
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    Considerations upon the rights of the colonists to the privileges of British subjects, introduc'd by a brief review of the rise and progress of English liberty, and concluded with some remarks upon our present alarming situation. : [Two lines of Latin quotation]
    Date of publication:
    1766
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Addressed to T--- H---, Esq.
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    Glorious news. Boston, Friday 11 o'clock, 16th May 1766. This instant arrived here ... important news, as follows. From the London gazette. Westminster, March 18th, 1766.
    Date of publication:
    1766
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    Announcing the repeal of the Stamp Act. Printed area measures 32.0 x 12.7 cm.
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    The importance of the colonies of North America, and the interest of Great Britain with regard to them, considered. Together with remarks on the stamp-duty. : [Five lines from Thomson] / By Nicholas Ray, now of London; a native, and formerly a citizen of New-York.
    Date of publication:
    1766
    
    Author(s):
    Ray, Nicholas. and Bollan, William, d. 1776.
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    Half-title: The importance of the colonies of North America, and the interest of Great Britain with regard to them, considered. [Price one shilling] Attributed to William Bollan in Appleton's cyclopaedia of Amer. biog.
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    The conduct of the late administration examined. With an appendix, containing original and authentic documents. : [Seven lines in Latin from Cicero]
    Date of publication:
    1767
    
    Author(s):
    Lloyd, Charles, 1735-1773. ; Grenville, George, 1712-1770. ; Liverpool, Charles Jenkinson, Earl of, 1727-1808. and Temple, Richard Grenville-Temple, Earl, 1711-1779.
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    Attributed to Charles Lloyd in the Dictionary of national biography, where it is noted that "Much of this pamphlet ... was dictated by [George] Grenville himself." Sometimes attributed to Richard Grenville Temple and to ...
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    Letters from a farmer in Pennsylvania, to the inhabitants of the British colonies.
    Date of publication:
    1768
    
    Author(s):
    Dickinson, John, 1732-1808.
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    Letters signed: A farmer. Attributed to John Dickinson in the Dictionary of American biography. For the omission of a significant passage in this edition, see: Crosskey, William W. Politics and government, Chicago, 1953, ...
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    The nature and extent of Parliamentary power considered, in some remarks upon Mr. Pitt's speech in the House of Commons, previous to the repeal of the Stamp-Act. : With an introduction. Applicable to the present situation of the colonies. September, 1767. : [Four lines from Demosthenes]
    Date of publication:
    1768
    
    Author(s):
    Hicks, William, 1735-1772.
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    Signed on p. [2] and 40: A citizen. Attributed to William Hicks by Adams.
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    The Englishman deceived; a political piece: wherein some very important secrets of state are briefly recited, and offered to the considerarion [sic] of the public. : [Two lines in Latin]
    Date of publication:
    1768
    
    Author(s):
    Sayre, Stephen, 1736-1818.
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    Caption title: A letter, &c. Attributed to Stephen Sayre in the Dictionary of American biography.
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    A Third extraordinary budget of epistles and memorials between Sir Francis Bernard of Nettleham, Baronet, some natives of Boston, New-England, and the present Ministry; against N. America, the true interest of the British Empire, and the rights of mankind.
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Bernard, Francis, Sir, 1712-1779.
    Description:
    Caption title. Correspondence concerning the refusal of Boston to pay import duties, the retirement of the Commissioners of Customs from Boston to Castle William, and the seizure of John Hancock's vessel the Liberty. ...
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    The case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses of Parliament. : [Four lines of quotation]
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Bushe, Gervase Parker, 1744?-1793. and Butler, George B.
    Description:
    Attributed to Gervase Parker Bushe by Evans, Cushing, and Halkett & Laing, and to "Gervase Parker Bushe, the elder" by the British Museum. Attributed to George B. Butler by Sabin and the Boston Atheneum. Error in paging: ...
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    Copies of letters from Governor Bernard, &c., to the Earl of Hillsborough.
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Bernard, Francis, Sir, 1712-1779. ; Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787. and Downshire, Wills Hill, Marquis of, 1718-1793.
    Description:
    Caption title. Imprint supplied by Adams. "Copy of a letter from General Gage to the Earl of Hillsborough, dated Boston, October 31, 1768."--p. 21-28.
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    Britannia's intercession for the deliverance of John Wilkes, Esq. from persecution and banishment. To which is added a political and constitutional sermon: and a dedication to L*** B***.
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N08754) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 11191) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    The Farmer's and Monitor's letters, to the inhabitants of the British colonies.
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Dickinson, John, 1732-1808. ; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. and Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794.
    Description:
    A reprint of John Dickinson's "Letters from a farmer in Pennsylvania," together with Arthur Lee's "Monitor's letters," no. 1-10. The preface is attributed to Richard Henry Lee by the Library of Congress. Error in paging: ...
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    A state of the importations from Great-Britain into the port of Boston, from the beginning of Jan. 1769, to Aug. 17th 1769. With the advertisements of a set of men who assumed to themselves the title of "All the well disposed merchants," who entered into a solemn agreement, (as they called it) not to import goods from Britain, and who undertook to give a "true account" of what should be imported by other persons. : The whole taken from the Boston chronicle, in which the following papers were first published.
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Mein, John. and Irving, Thomas, 1738?-1800.
    Description:
    Attributed to John Mein and Thomas Irving in: McCusker, John. "Colonial servant and counter-revolutionary: Thomas Irving (1738?-1800) in Boston, Charleston, and London." Perspectives in American History 12 (1979): 329-333. ...
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    Observations on several acts of Parliament, passed in the 4th, 6th and 7th years of His present Majesty's reign: and also, on the conduct of the officers of the customs, since those acts were passed, and the Board of Commissioners appointed to reside in America. : Published by the merchants of Boston.
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
    Description:
    (Evans-TCP ; no. N08928) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 11392) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    An humble enquiry into the nature of the dependency of the American colonies upon the Parliament of Great-Britain, and the right of Parliament to lay taxes on the said colonies. By a freeholder of South-Carolina. ; [Twenty lines of quotations]
    Date of publication:
    1769
    
    Author(s):
    Zubly, John Joachim, 1724-1781.
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    Attributed to John Joachim Zubly by Evans. Place of publication suggested by Evans. Parentheses substituted for square brackets enclosing "Price twelve shillings and sixpence." in imprint transcription.
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    The American traveller: containing observations on the present state, culture and commerce of the British colonies in America, and the further improvements of which they are capable; with an account of the exports, imports and returns of each colony respectively,--and of the numbers of British ships and seamen, merchants, traders and manufacturers employed by all collectively: together with the amount of the revenue arising to Great-Britain therefrom. : In a series of letters, written originally to the Right Honourable the Earl of ******** / By an old and experienced trader.
    Date of publication:
    1770
    
    Author(s):
    Clúny, Alexander.
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    Attributed to Clúny by Sabin. With a prospectus on p. [91] for Milton's "An old looking glass." That work was printed at Philadelphia for Robert Bell and sold by Joseph Crukshank and Isaac Collins. Error in paging: p. 89-90 ...
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    K***'s answer to Junius. Taken from an English paper.
    Date of publication:
    1771
    
    Author(s):
    Unknown author
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    (Evans-TCP ; no. N09498) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 12090) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    The Scourge. Numb. I. Major Hæreditas venit unicuique nostrum a jure & legibus, quam a parentibus. A greater inheritance descends to us from the laws, than from our progenitors. The chief magistrate is a last become so corrupt ...
    Date of publication:
    1771
    
    Author(s):
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    Concerning the actions of King George III and his ministers which violated principles of English law and infringed upon the rights and liberties of Englishmen. Text appears in the May 23, 1771, issue of the Massachusetts ...
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    An oration, in commemoration of the founders of William and Mary College, delivered on the anniversary of its foundation, August 15, 1771. / By W. Leigh, student.
    Date of publication:
    1771
    
    Author(s):
    Leigh, William, 1748-1787.
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    (Evans-TCP ; no. N09502) Transcribed from: (Readex Archive of Americana ; Early American Imprints, series I ; image set 12095) Images scanned from Readex microprint and microform: (Early American imprints. First series ; ...
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    A letter to a clergyman, relating to his sermon on the 30th of January: being a complete answer to all the sermons that ever have been, or ever shall be, preached, in the like strain, on that anniversary.---And giving, also, a very particular history of that unfortunate Prince, Charles I. / By G. Coade, Jun. Merchant at Exeter.
    Date of publication:
    1773
    
    Author(s):
    Coade, G. (George). and Hoadly, Benjamin, 1676-1761, dedicatee.
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    Dedicated to Benjamin, Lord Bishop of Winchester.
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    Common safety the cause and foundation of human society; or An examination of the rights of individuals to personal security, and how far those rights may extend to the altering, dissolving, or forsaking any government, that shall cherish murderers. An anniversary sermon, preached in the Parish Church of St. Mary, Newington-Butts, in Surry; on Whitsunday, 1769; being the sequel to that occasioned by the murder of Mr. William Allen the younger, on the bloody 10th of May, 1768; and published at the request of his friends as a remembrancer, to prevent the consideration of political murder. / By John Free, D.D. ; Vicar of East Coker, in Somersetshire; Sir John Lemons Lecturer of St. Mary-Hill, London; and lecturer of Newington-Butts.
    Date of publication:
    1773
    
    Author(s):
    Free, John, b. 1712?
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    Half-title: An anniversary sermon, preached on Whitsunday, 1769; being the sequel to that occasioned by the murder of Mr. William Allen the younger, on the bloody tenth of May, 1768. Caption title: An anniversary sermon, ...
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    England's warning-piece; shewing the supreme and indispensable authority of the laws of God; and the impiety, and fatal consequences of screening, and abetting murder. A sermon occasioned by the untimely death of Mr. William Allen the younger, who was most inhumanly murdered near his father's house, by an arbitrary military power, on Tuesday, the tenth of May, 1768. : Preached at the request of his friends, in the Parish Church of Newington-Butts, and published in compliance with the demand of the public. / By John Free, D.D.
    Date of publication:
    1773
    
    Author(s):
    Free, John, b. 1712? and Allen, William, dedicatee.
    Description:
    Half-title: England's warning-piece; a sermon occasioned by the untimely death of Mr. William Allen the younger, who was most inhumanly murdered, by an arbitrary military power, May 10th, 1768. Dedicated to William Allen, ...
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    Copy of letters sent to Great-Britain, by His Excellency Thomas Hutchinson, the Hon. Andrew Oliver, and several other persons, born and educated among us. Which original letters have been returned to America, and laid before the Honorble [sic] House of Representatives of this province. : In which (notwithstanding His Excellency's declaration to the House, that the tendency and design of them was not to subvert the Constitution, but rather to preserve it entire) the judicious reader will discover the fatal source of the confusion and bloodshed in which this province especially has been involved, and which threatned [sic] total destruction to the liberties of all America.
    Date of publication:
    1773
    
    Author(s):
    Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780. ; Oliver, Andrew, 1706-1774. ; Rome, George. ; Moffat, Thomas. and Massachusetts. General Court. House of Representatives.
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    Errata statement, p. 40. "Copy of a letter returned with those signed Thomas Hutchinson, Andrew Oliver, &c. from England ..."--p. 41-46, signed: G. Rome. "Copy of some letters signed Thomas Moffat, lately returned from ...
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    We the subscribers, inhabitants of the town of [blank] having taken into our serious consideration the precarious state of the liberties of North-America ... Do, in the presence of God, solemnly and in good faith, covenant and engage with each other, 1st, that from henceforth we will suspend all commercial intercourse with the said island of Great Britain ... Witness our hands, June [blank] 1774.
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Boston Committee of Correspondence.
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    Form of a covenant drawn up by the Committee of Correspondence at Boston; cf. Matthews, Albert. "The solemn league and covenant, 1774," in Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, v. XVIII, 1917, p. 103-122. ...
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    The causes of the present distractions in America explained: in two letters to a merchant in London. / By F--. B--.
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. and Bernard, Francis, Sir, 1712-1779.
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    Advertised as "just published" in Rivington's New York gazette, Nov. 17, 1774, where it is suggested that the author might be either Sir Francis Bernard or Benjamin Franklin. Although it has commonly been attributed to ...
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    Gentlemen, The evils which we have long foreseen are now come upon this town and province, the long meditated stroke is now given to the civil liberty of this country? ... The bill for blocking up the harbour of Boston is replete with injustice and cruelty ... There can be no doubt of our succeeding to the utmost of our wishes if we universally come into a solemn league, not to import goods from Great Britain ... we have drawn up a form of a covenant ...
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Boston Committee of Correspondence.
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    "Boston, June 8, 1774. Signed by order and in behalf of the Committee of Correspondence for Boston."--p. [3].
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    A Brief review of the rise, progress, services and sufferings, of New-England, especially the province of Massachusetts-Bay. Humbly submitted to the consideration of both Houses of Parliament. : (Lately published in England.)
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Great Britain. Parliament.
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    Parentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription.
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    An essay on the constitutional power of Great-Britain over the colonies in America; with the resolves of the committee for the province of Pennsylvania, and their instructions to their representatives in Assembly.
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Dickinson, John, 1732-1808. and Pennsylvania. Provincial Convention (1774).
    Description:
    Attributed to John Dickinson in the Dictionary of American biography. "Two states of signatures K-M noted, may be distinguished by catchwords on p. 81, 'stature' and 'ture.'"--Adams. "Errata." and "Appendix."--p. [128].
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    An address to Protestant dissenters of all denominations, on the approaching election of members of Parliament, with respect to the state of public liberty in general, and of American affairs in particular.
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804.
    Description:
    Half-title: An address on public liberty in general, and American affairs in particular. Attributed to Priestley in the Dictionary of national biography. Publisher's prospectus, p. 24.
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    O tempora! O mores! Or The best new-year's gift for a prime minister. Being the substance of two sermons preached at a few small churches only, and published at the repeated request of the congregations, / by the Rev. William Scott, M.A. late scholar of Eaton. ; Dedicated to Lord North. ; The pulpit was refused at eight of the most capital churches in London.
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Scott, William, b. 1726. and North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792, dedicatee.
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    Dedication to Lord North signed: William Scott. New-Year's-Day, 1774.
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    Considerations on the measures carrying on with respect to the British colonies in North America. [Six lines from Phillippe de Commines]
    Date of publication:
    1774
    
    Author(s):
    Rokeby, Matthew Robinson-Morris, Baron, 1713-1800.
    Description:
    Half-title: Considerations, &c. Attributed to Baron Rokeby in Halkett & Laing.
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