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FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1774

• EXTRACTS FROM THE...CONTINENTAL
  EXTRACTS FROM THE...CONTINENTAL CONGRESS, 1774 "Extracts from the votes and proceedings of the American Continental Congress, held at Philadelphia, on the 5th of September, 1774. Containing the Bill of Rights, a List of Grievances, Occasional Resolves, the Association, an Address to the People of Great-Britain, and a Memorial to the Inhabitants of the British American Colonies." Published by Order of the Congress, Philadelphia: Printed. Boston: Re-printed by Edes and Gill...and T. and J. Fleet, 1774, half-title, title, and pages 5-38 (incomplete), 8"h x 5.25"w
• [Historic Newspaper: Articles of
  [Historic Newspaper: Articles of Confederation] The Continental Journal (Boston) January 22 1778 containing the full text of the Articles of Confederation together with an important resolution of Congress to levy taxes and news of the day including Washington's encampment at Valley Forge with Howe garrisoned in Philadelphia ''notwithstanding his formidable appearance ... the half starved barefooted Americans were not to be intimidated;'' 4pp. folio vertical fold at center and light quartering folds Estimate $ 3 000-4 000 Some rubbing along the quartering folds. Even toning. Deckled edge on three sides.
• 3 pieces. American Revolution:
  3 pieces. American Revolution: Great Britain. "By His Excellency Sir William Howe... Proclamation... Appointing Joseph Galloway, Esq.;... Superintendent of all Imports and Exports... Head-Quarters in Philadelphia, The 4th Day of December, 1777." [Philadelphia,... James Humphreys, Junr...] Broadside, folio, imprint trimmed away, a few tears along folds, black & red ink ownership markings on text. Evans 15331. * The Pennsylvania Ledger. Philadelphia, Saturday, Dec. 20, 1777. 1 sheet, folio. With W. Howe proclamation of Dec. 18, 1777. * [United States.] Continental Congress. "In Congress, May 14, 1777. Resolved, That the Quarter-Master-General of The Army be authorized and empowered to appoint one Commissary of Forge for The Army..." Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 1777. 1 folio leaf, 2 pp.; horizontal separation at center, several ships with loss of text along horizontal separation, other scattered, minor loss of text. Evans 15670. All sold with all faults.
• THOMAS CUSHING ALS TO JOHN HANCOCK,
  THOMAS CUSHING ALS TO JOHN HANCOCK, PRESIDENT OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS AT PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 22, 1776THOMAS CUSHING ALS TO JOHN HANCOCK, PRESIDENT OF THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS AT PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 22, 1776, three pages, Royal Crown watermark and 'WA' or 'AW' watermark, with docket written by John Hancock. Several notable figures of the time are mentioned in the letter: Commodore Esek Hopkins (Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolution, accomplished merchant captain and privateer), Master James Lovell (Massachusetts delegate to Continental Congress, signer of Articles of Confederation, and prisoner of the British), Dr. Joseph Warren (patriot, soldier and Massachusetts politician killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill, often considered the first martyr of the American Revolution), Mr. Perez Morton (lawyer and patriot best known for his oration on the reinterment of Dr. Warren, advocating independence from Great Britain); Watertown April 22 - 1776 Dear Sir, I have received your favours of the 3rd & 13th April. You must excuse me if I am not so particular with respect to news as you would wish. I have been so closely engaged of late that it has not been in my power, what with attending the General Courts and upon the Vessells I am building at Newbury port, I am so constably employed night as well as day, that I have hardly time to eat drink or sleep. I hope the cannon that Commodore Hopkins has lately taken will answer for ye ships, if they will, I wish they may be immediately forwarded to newbury port, for the ships will soon be ready. They go very briskly. I fear we shall wait for ye Cannon. I have no prospect of getting any at Providence or in this Colony. The cannon at Boston, it is said, will not do to melt down, it is apprehended they may be repaired so as to be useful for ye Forts. The General Courts have appointed a Committee to fortify the Town & Harbour of Boston, but the five regiments General Washington has left with us are not full & if they were, would not be sufficient for the purpose. I hope the congress will be so thoroughly convinced of the necessity of having this Harbour Effectually fortified and defended that they will order these regiments to be immediately filled up & direct the General to send us two or three more Regiments at least. I hope our Delegates will exert their pleas upon this occasion. we must have the Harbour fortified, our people think it will ..., that after they have been so harrassed & distressed they should have so few men left for their protection. Do get us what assistance you can from Congress: considering how much the ... Inhabitance of Boston have suffered during this contest, would it not be well for the Congress to order two or three ships of war to be sett up & Built in Boston. This would find Employ for the Inhabitants who have been so long Idle & for some Consolation to be under their afflictions and losses would it not be well for the Congress to fortify Boston and make it a place of Rendezvous for ye Continental navy? It would make one of the Securest Harbours upon the Continent. Most of the cannon belonging to ye Castle were left behind, others Spiked up or the F.... broke off. It is said they can be repaired & ... for use - The General Courts have appointed a Committee consisting of seven Justices to convene before them all such Tories (that are left in Boston) as have been Complained of as having designs to act or of having acted against the right of this or the other united Colonies, or of having in any measure aided abetted or assisted the Enemies of the united Colonies or either of them & when they are so concerned , the Justices are directed to Examine said persons & to consider the Evidence that may be procured & laid before them in the process & that they without delay safely ... all such persons which they may Judge have acted or are acting as Enemies, spies or parties to this and ye other Colonies, either by taking Bonds payable to the Treasury of our Colony for their good behavior, or their appearance at some Court proper to try them, or by causing them to be committed, as the nature & aggravation of their several crimes may admit or not admit of Bail, or the Apprehensions of Danger to ye Public from their going at large may require. You must have been informed before this reaches you that Master Lovell with the other prisoners was carried off by the Troops, that they have not carried off the Bells as was reported. considerable merchandize is left. we have found four or five Tons of sulphur in Boston. The provincial records, the Records of the Superior Court of ... sessions are all safe. The Records of Deeds are also preserved but the records of the probate are missing & cannot as yet be found. The news papers have informed you that we have had a Town meeting at Boston & chosen our officers as usual. The British fleet & army we hear are all arrived at Halifax. The Tories are miserably of, they cannot get Houses to cover them, some of them are obliged to live in tents and they are in great want of provisions. Nothing is yet done as to ye choice of Major Generals for ye militia. The House have referred proceeding to ye choice until next Session. I am obliged to you for your Letter of Thanks to General Washington. I now inclose you Mr. Morton's oration on the Reinterment of the Remains of Dr. Warren - I have drawn a set of Bills on you for seven hundred Dollars in favor of Mr. Mathew Irwin for value received of him in hands of my son with whom he had left some goods for sale, which I doubt not you will honor. Mrs. Cushing joins with me in our best Respect to yourself & Mrs. Hancock. PS - please to pay Mrs. Wm Barrett the sum of Thirty one... & five pence Philadelphia currency...being the amount 20 barrels flour Mr. Avery has...for amount of... Greenleaf & Cross and charge it to me. Your Sincere Friend & humble servt Thomas Cushing [folds are weak, rough edges, chipping at left edge which is affecting some content, close and signature are vertical on last page, appropriate aging and staining, seal tearing]
• "ADDRESS OF THE MUTINEERS,"
  "ADDRESS OF THE MUTINEERS," PHILADELPHIA, JUNE1783 Timothy Matlack (1730-1829, scribe of the Declaration of Independence and subsequently of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania; a founder of the Free Quaker sect and abolitionist) official copy of "Address of Mutineers to Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania, deliver'd Jue 25.- 1783," containing the statement of James Bennett on behalf of the Philadelphia garrison and a cohort of soldiers from Lancaster, who had stormed the Congress in Independence Hall on June 20 to demand back pay and other benefits promised for their service. On June 22, the Pennsylvania Council refused to increase security for the Congress. The national government immediately evacuated to Princeton, then to Annapolis. 3 1/2 pp., folio.
• 1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.)
  1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.) Journals of The House of Representatives of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Beginning The Twenty-Eighth Day of November, 1776, and Ending The Second Day of October, 1781. With The Proceedings... Committees and Conventions, Before and at The Commencement of The American Revolution. Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 1782. Volume The First. Folio, contemp. (orig.?) sheep & bds.; rubbed, worn & blistered. Scattered internal light foxing & occasional, mostly minor, soiling. Untrimmed. Includes printing of The Declaration of Independence. Evans 17658 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• 1 piece. (American Revolutionary
  1 piece. (American Revolutionary War Newspaper.) The Pennsylvania Gazette and Weekly Advertiser. [Philadelphia], May 19, 1779. Folio, disbound. Some spotting, slightly toned. 4 pp., virtually full margin.
• Group of four antique framed hand
  Group of four antique framed hand colored engravings of the American Revolution, including: Knocx Entering Camp with Artillery; Washington Endevouring to Rally the Fugitives; Countrymen Joing the Army Under Gates; Washington and Lee at Monmouth; overall good condtion, minor surface wear, minor age wear; including frame L 7" W 10 1/4" (Approx.)Provenance: Private Collection, Palos Verdes Estates, California
• 1776 NORTH AMERICAN'S
  1776 NORTH AMERICAN'S ALMANACNorth American's Almanack from the year of our independence, 1776, during the first part of the Revolutionary War. Topics include the an account of the commencement of the hostilities between Great Britain and the United States, by Rev. William Gordo n. Published by Samuel Stearns of Massachusetts Bay and Printed by I. Thomas of Worchester. Measures 7" x 4". shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 7-16-1806, granting a property in Venango County named "Fortland" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• American School, 19th century
  American School, 19th century view of the chew house the battleground at germantown, circa 1850 Signed 'C. Smith', pencil on Bristol board, unframed. H: 10 1/4 in. W: 14 1/8 in. (sight) PROVENANCE: NOTE: The British Fortieth Foot under the command of Colonel Thomas Musgrave (1737-1812) fought against Washington's Army on October 4, 1777 at the Chew House during the Battle of Germantown. The British victory in this battle ensured that Philadelphia, the capital of the revolutionary government of the Thirteen Colonies, would remain in British hands throughout the winter of 1777-1778. The artist C. Smith is most likely C. H. Smith, listed in Mantle Fielding as 'In 1855-60 this capital engraver of portraits and book illustrations working in Philadelphia and in N.Y.' ,200 Minor yellowing to paper. Light fading. Very good condition. No tears. Top two corners slightly bent. Minor smudges around border of paper.
• 5 pieces. American & Continental
  5 pieces. American & Continental Currency: Pennsylvania, 5 shillings, March 20, 1771. Friedberg PA 146. * Pennsylvania, 10 shillings, March 20, 1771. F. PA 147. * Pennsylvania, 20 shillings, March 20, 1771. F. PA 149. * Continental Congress, 45 dollars, Jan. 14, 1779. F. CC 96. * Continental Congress, 65 dollars, Jan. 14, 1779. F. CC 100. All printed by Hall and Sellers. The 1771 Pa. issues not signed by Francis Hopkinson. All VF-/VF. Framed together.
• [Historic Newspaper] T. Jefferson
  [Historic Newspaper] T. Jefferson and J. Dickinson ''A Declaration ... Setting Forth the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms'' as published in The New England Chronicle or The Essex Gazette (Harvard College Cambridge MA) July 27 1775; the entire first and 1/3 of the second page taken up with the manifesto against Great Britain (signed in type ''JOHN HANCOCK'') and also including other news of the day and advertisements (notably some for runaway slaves;) 4pp. folio with vertical fold as issued and light folds into eighths addressed at top ''Mr. Daniel Killam / Wenham'' (1751-1841 later a member of MA legislature) Housed in a blue calf folder with gilt tooling and lettering Estimate $ 10 000-15 000 Some toning and wear especially at edges and along folds.
• INSCRIBED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE,
  INSCRIBED OATH OF ALLEGIANCE, PRINTED BY J. DUNLAP Zebulon Potts (1746 - 1801, Patriot, PA State Senator, 1793-1801) part-printed certificate with credits of John Dunlap (official printer to the Continental Congress, who printed the Declaration of Independence and other key documents) filled in by Potts, certifying that Walter Walters of Lower Merion Township had taken the Oath of Allegiance on July 30, 1778, witnessed by Benjamin Paschall (a Philadelphia Justice of the Peace); about 4 x 6 in.
• Continental School late
  Continental School late 17th/early 18th c. "Parlay Before a Battle" oil on canvas unsigned 30 3/4 in. x 45 3/4 in. in a later frame.
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-24-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "Wilmington" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• 24 pieces. (Philadelphia
  24 pieces. (Philadelphia 18th-Century Newspaper.) The Pennsylvania Packet. (Philadelphia), August 3, 1772, October 26, 1772, October 30, 1775, August 11, 1778, November 19, 1778, November 24, 1778, December 12, 1778, February 23, 1779, April 3, 1779, April 6, 1779, October 12, 1782, July 12, 1783, November 1, 1783, February 27, 1787, May 31, 1787, September 21, 1787, October 13, 1787, June 23, 1788, January 4, 1790, January 14, 1790, January 18, 1790, June 28, 1790, Supplement No. 53, October (?), 1772, Supplement No. 1068, July 17, 1783. All folio, minor scattered wear, except for the following: Oct. 30, 1775, chipping to edges - no loss of text; August 11, 1778, some dampstaining & chipping to edges - no loss of text; Nov. 24, 1778, some chipping - occasional minor loss of text; Feb. 23, 1779, some mold staining; April 3, 1779, light to moderate staining; April 6, 1779, minor chipping to edges; Oct. 12, 1782, occasional dampstaining; Nov. 1, 1783, some foxing, a few small ink stains - minor loss of text; May 31, 1787, chipping & darkening to lower edge - no loss of text; Jan. 4, 1790, upper fore-edge quadrant of front page discolored; Jan. 14, 1790, scattered moderate foxing; June 28, 1790, scattered foxing. Founded on October 28, 1771 by John Dunlap, the printer of The Declaration of Independence, this strongly pro-Revolutionary paper, published by Dunlap & David C. Claypoole - during some periods together & during others by one or the other. During the British occupation of Philadelphia, the paper was published in lancaster. The Sept. 19th, 1787 issue [not included above] was devoted to the publication in full of the United States Constitution. ,500-
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-26-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "Caucasus" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• RARE BROADSIDE AFTER THE BATTLES OF
  RARE BROADSIDE AFTER THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD DATED JUNE 5, 1775 4.75" X 7.75". FRAMED 14" X 17". FOLDER 11.5" X 9.25".RARE BROADSIDE AFTER THE BATTLES OF LEXINGTON AND CONCORD, Dated June 5, 1775, Signed in print by Henry Remsen, urging for the election of Son of Liberty and patriot firebrand Isaac Sears to the New York Provincial Congress. Printed by John Holt prior to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Includes a Raab Collection portfolio folder containing a double-sided document with additional information. Dimensions: 4.75" x 7.75". Framed 14" x 17". Folder 11.5" x 9.25". Provenance: Purportedly owned by Henry Remsen and passed down through his descendants.Raab Collection.
• 14 "AMERICA'S FIRST MEDALS" COMITIA
  14 "AMERICA'S FIRST MEDALS" COMITIA AMERICANA COPY Pewter copies of the Comitia Americana medals awarded by Congress to heroes of the American Revolution: two Washington Before Boston, two General Horatio Gates, two General Anthony Wayne/Stoney Point, one Lt. Col William Washington, one Lt. Col.John Eager Howard (of Baltimore), two General Daniel Morgan/Cowpens, two Major Henry Lee, two Colonel De Fleury.
• [U.S. LAWS] ACTS PASSED AT THE
  [U.S. LAWS] ACTS PASSED AT THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1774-1775[U.S. LAWS] ACTS PASSED AT THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1774-1775, Octavos, three volumes. VG. Bound in matching contemporary full soft leather. Early Editions of volumes 1 and 2 and First Edition of volume 3. Volumes 1 and 2: Philadelphia, Printed by Francis Childs, 1795. Volume 3: Philadelphia, Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1794, Second Title page: Philadelphia, Printed by Francis Childs, 1795. The Acts were published at the end of each session by Childs & Swaine, in an edition of only 600 copies for internal distribution. At the beginning of the Second Congress it contains the Bill of Rights and a report, state by state, of its ratification. It also includes 'A Treaty of Peace and Friendship…[with the] Cherokee Nation.' and 'An Act establishing a Mint.' Volume 1 contains, among many others, 'An Act for establishing the temporary and permanent Seat of the Government of the United States' (page 211-213), Volume 3 page 19-21 list 'An Act to prohibit the carrying on of the Slave-trade from the United States to any foreign place or country.' Provenance: An Old Town Alexandria, Virginia collection
• 1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.)
  1 vol. (Pennsylvania, State.) The Acts of The General Assembly of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania..., The Laws Now in Force, Passed Between The 30th Day of September 1775 and The Revolution. Together with The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of The State of Pennsylvania, and The Articles of Confederation of The United States of America. Philadelphia: Francis Bailey, 1782. Folio, contemp. sheep; rubbed & occasionally blistered, but holding. Lacking front free endpaper. Scattered, generally light, foxing, some dampstaining to margins of title page, occasional smudging to margins of Declaration. Ex-library labels on back paste-down & bottom portion of spine. Evans 17656 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• 5 vols. American Revolution.
  5 vols. American Revolution. Proceedings on The Occasion... Dedication...Monument...One Hundredth Anniversary of The Paoli Massacre... September 20, 1877. West Chester, 1877. 8vo, orig. cloth; worn and faded. Minor internal spotting. * Jones, Edward C. 78 Lyrics of The Revolution. Philadelphia, 1899. 12mo, orig. light brown cloth; light to moderate wear and dust soiling. Frontis., minor internal foxing. * Pennsylvania Society of Sons of The Revolution. The Standards, Flags and Banners. Philadelphia, 1913. Sm. 4to, orig. gilt-lettered two-tone cloth (blue and beige); light edge wear, slightly dusty. With 18 plates. Scattered foxing. * Waldenmaier, Nellie P. Some of The Earliest Oaths of Allegiance to The United States of America. N.p., 1944. 8vo, orig. blue cloth; light edge wear, d/j (chipped, upper section of panels torn away, slightly dusty). Frontis. * Smith, Samuel S. The Battle of Brandywine. Monmouth Beach, N.J., 1976. #4/500. 4to, orig. olive cloth, gilt; light wear. Illus. in text. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
• FIRST PRAYER IN CONGRESS, ANTIQUE
  FIRST PRAYER IN CONGRESS, ANTIQUE PRINTAntique print showing the first prayer in the US Congress, 1774. Published in Boston by L.A. Elliot and Co, entered according to act of congress in 1848 by John Neale. Overall framed size is 32" x 26". Good condition with some staining. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• Charleston signed document, printed
  Charleston signed document, printed on laid, watermarked paper headed "In Congress. The Delegates of the United States of 13 original states named", being on unissued (though signed) military commission "in the Army of the United States, raised for the Defense of American Liberty, and for repelling every hostile Invasion thereof…", signed in brown ink "Henry Laurens" as President of the Continental Congress and "Cha. Thomson Secy", 8-3/8 x 13-1/2 in. Archival tape repairs verso to fold separations, light toning. Early American History Auctions, December 13, 2003, Lot 118; Collection of H. Donald Nelson, Williamsburg, Virginia.
• A collection of broadsides relating
  A collection of broadsides relating to voting in the Houses of Parliament concerning the reform bill, 1831 and another; General Conway's Resolution in the house of Commons 27 Feb 1782 against the Further Prosecution of the Offensive War on the continent of North America; Sir Thomas Phillipps Address to the Electors of Worcester 1831, signed with autograph note and integral address panel
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 7-10-1806, granting a property in Venango County named "Franklin" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 7-16-1806, granting a property in Venango County named "Eland" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• U.S. 1778 privateer license,
  U.S. 1778 privateer license, partially printed document headed "Congress. The Delegates of the United States…", licensing William McFadden, Commander of the Sloop Mars, belonging to John Maxwell Nesbitt and Co., "to fit out and set forth the said Sloop in a warlike manner…by Force of Arms, to attack, subdue and take all ships…carrying Soldiers, Arms, Gunpowder, Provisions…to any of the British Armies or Ships of War employed against these United States…Philadelphia, August 4, 1778", signed in brown ink, "Henry Laurens" as President, "Chas Thomson" as Secretary, and "T[imothy] Matlack, Secy of the Council of Pennsa", 8-3/4 x 13 in. Separated into four sections vertically at folds, rejoined with paper tape on verso, folds through "n" of "Laurens" and "Matlack", minor holes, edge chips and losses, marginal dampstains, toning. Descended in the family Lewis Tawes Matlack (later Birkhead), a descendant of Timothy Matlack, the engrosser who hand lettered the Declaration of Independence.
• GEORGE WASHINGTON, LETTERS TO
  GEORGE WASHINGTON, LETTERS TO CONGRESS, 1795 Official Letters to the Honorable American Congress, Written, during the War between the United Colonies and Great Britain, by His Excellency, George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Forces, Now President of the United States. Copied, by Special Permission, from the Original Papers preserved in the Office of the Secretary of State, Philadelphia. Printed for Cadell Junior and Davies, G.G. and J. Robinson, and others, London, Vols. I and II together as one vol., vellum binding, leather labels, gold stamping on spine, marbled endpapers, advert. on pages v-viii, 364 and 384 pages, old auction lot cards laid in, University label on front endpaper, 9"h x 5.75"w
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-26-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "Pannonia" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• (2) RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA
  (2) RARE REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA PROCLAMATIONS FROM ROYALIST GOV. JONATHAN TRUMBULL OF CONNECTICUT Suspension of the General Council, April 4th, 1775 & Maj. General Schuyler Pardon to Deserters of the Continental Army, dated July 16th, 1776. The first is docketed with vote count and payroll of officers. The second is docketed as "July 1776 The Gov's Proclamation Relative to Deserters". Both are on laid paper, the first having a Royal watermark. In matching circa 1900 stick frames, double glazed. 12 1/2" x 8" & 13" x 8 1/4", toned, folded. light edge and corner stains. Descended in the family of the consignor.
• WALTER STEWART, AL ON TRAINING
  WALTER STEWART, AL ON TRAINING RECRUITS, 1777 Walter Stewart (1756-1796, Revolutionary War officer, in July, 1777, Col. commanding the PA Regt. of Foot) retained copy of a letter dated at Smith's Clove (Ramapo Valley) July 22, 1777, to Lt. Col. Lewis Farmer, ordering him to Philadelphia to take charge of new recruits, with instructions for training and equipping them; 2 1/4 pp., folio, 13 x 8 1/4 in.; endorsed by Stewart verso.
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-26-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "Caria" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-30-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "Siota" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.
• A Pennsylvania land grant on
  A Pennsylvania land grant on parchment dated 5-26-1806, granting a property in Tioga County named "St. Cloud" to Alexander Baring & others, and signed as Pennsylvania governor by Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence Thomas McKean (1734-1817). McKean was the delegate to the Second Continental Congress whose note brought his fellow Delaware delegate Caesar Rodney riding back to the Congress, to break the deadlock and swing Delaware's vote for American independence. This document was also signed by the first Deputy Secretary of the Commonwealth, James Trimble (1755-1837), and by Timothy Matlack (1736-1829), another of the Founding Fathers who wrote out the formal copy of the Declaration of Independence.