Manuscript Ledger Sheet Recording Shoes Made by David Groesbeck for Martin Gerse Van Den Bergh's Household and Slaves
by [Slave Document];
Single small folio leaf, writtten on one side, docketed on the reverse. Creases where folded, outer fold evenly darkened, a few small chips or tears, normal aging. Both Gerse van den Bergh and David Grosebeck were members of the Dutch Reformed Church in Albany. Van Den Bergh, like many upstate New York Dutch held many slaves. Grosebeck's claim to fame... Read More
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Original Manuscript Land Deed Indenture
by [Philadelphia Document]
Ink on vellum, measures 14 ½ x28 ½, signed by principal parties and witness. Official embossed red seal on the lower right portion. Docketed on the verso along with a brief title and summary notes and an affixed embossed while paper seal. Original horizontal and vertical folds, mild soiling, verso darkened, otherwise very good to near fine. According to... Read More
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![Manuscript Letter by a Plantation Owner about a Fatal Epidemic among His Slaves. M[alcolm?] McNeill.](https://d3525k1ryd2155.cloudfront.net/h/386/351/896351386.0.m.jpg)
Manuscript Letter by a Plantation Owner about a Fatal Epidemic among His Slaves. M[alcolm?] McNeill.
by [Slave Document]
Autograph letter, January or October 28th, 1854, highly legible hand, 4 pp., Five inch tear along one fold, but doesn't really affect text, smaller fold tear on back sheet, a little staining; otherwise in very good condition. This is an autograph letter signed by Malcolm? McNeil from Sommerville, Tenn., to his wife (in Louisiana or Mississippi?) while on a trip... Read More
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Collection of two manuscripts documents relating to the ‘freemanship’ of Cornelius Wynkoop.
by [Slave Document].
First document partially printed folio size (8x12 ½) embossed paper seal with the date 1686, affixed, dated September 11, 1770. The second document is 7 ¾ x6 ¼ dated October 5, 1780. Original and horizontal folds, some very minor chips at the edges of the first document, a couple of small holes, one causing the loss of part... Read More
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Manuscript Letter of Virginia Slave Owner Barred from Taking Slaves to Ohio.
by [Slave Document].
Folded letter sheet, 1pp., signed. Some creasing and edgewear, normal aging and toning; otherwise very good. William Ramlin Withers (c1756-1834) was a Revolutionary War soldier that enlisted as a sergeant, but would be promoted to Lieutenant. In 1782 he returned to Virginia with a leg injury that seems to have left him lame for the rest of his life.... Read More
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Virginia slave-trader's business letter on the eve of Civil War.
by [Slave Document]
Autograph Letter Signed. 2pp. To Davis, Deupree Co., Richmond, Virginia. Some light creasing in the middle of the document, stain near signature, normal aging; overall very good. Kind of scarce slave dealer letter, with a chilling business-as-usual tone, offering to be the slave auctioneers' scout and agent, Taylor had just received a letter from the Richmond firm, "revoking all... Read More
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Manuscript Legal Brief Regarding the Sale of a Slave, who Died a few Months after the Sale
by Slave Document.
One page folio sheet (8 x 12 1/2), docketed on the reverse, full page of text. Dampstained in upper and lower quarters, a 1x1 inch chip in the lower right corner affecting the signature of Gershon Lee, several small holes along the folds affecting six words of text, archival tape repairs to folds on verso. Earlier in the year 1764,... Read More
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Manuscript Document Relating to the Gift of Three Slaves
by [Slave Document]
Folio sheet, with 35 lines of text plus signature and closing, remnant of was seal, docketed on reverse. Some separation at folds and a few chips at the edges, generally not affecting text (minor affect on two words), modest foxing and aging. Highly legible hand outlines a transfer of three slaves, belonging to Margaret Masters to her son-in-law and daughter.... Read More
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Manuscript Document related to the Unlawful Taking of a Slave
by [Slave Document]
Single folio sheet (plus blanks), 12 x 7 ½, 28 lines of text, plus signatures, written on one side and docketed on the reverse, remnants of two wax seals, signed by parties. Creases where folded, paper evenly toned; very nice condition overall. Document is in a highly legible hand that appears to be the result of a family dispute, which... Read More
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Manuscript Letter Concerning a Slave Uprising in 1823 in the Britiish West Indies
by [Slave Document]
Seven tall folio sheets, about 1100 words, written in a very legible hand, docketed on the 8th or 18 June 1828. A two inch tear on the first page, but not affecting text, some minor chips at edges, normal aging; very nice overall. The letter is addressed to Sir George Murray, British Colonial Secretary, from a Lieut. Col Alen, concerning... Read More
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Manuscript Tennessee Legal Document Over Disputed Slave Ownership.
by [Slave Document].
Folio letter sheet, paper has bluish color, one page of text, signed, and docketing note on verso. Old creases, a couple of chips along edges, not affecting text, one inch tear along crease, still not affecting text, normal aging; about very good. This is a manuscript document concerning the ownership of a young male slave just before the start of... Read More
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Memorial of a Centenarian; Discourse, Funeral of Mrs. Anna Pope, July 16, 1859.
by Dodd, S.G.
16mo, dark paper covers with gilt lettering, 30 pp. Top cover torn and partially detached. normal aging and toning; otherwise very good. Anna Pope lived (December 1754-July 1859) to 105, and was married to Rev. Joseph Pope, a 1770 graduate of Harvard. She was the daughter of Col. Benjamin Hammond, a Revolutionary War soldier and officer. A bit of the... Read More
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Receipt of payment for supplying beef cattle to the Indian Bureau, signed by Grenville M. Dodge and his partner John T. Baldwin.
by Dodge, Grenville M.
Manuscript receipt, signed by J.T. Baldwin and G.M. Dodge. 17 lines, in ink, on single sheet of lined paper (9¾x7½"). Old folds, normal aging about fine condition. Grenville M. Dodge (1831-1916), Civil War general, U.S. Grant's intelligence chief in the Western Theater, post-war congressman, businessman, and railroad executive, is involved in profiting from the sale of beef cattle for used... Read More
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Travels in Arabia Deserta. With a new Preface by the Author, and all the Original Maps, Plans, and Cuts.
by Doughty, Charles M.
2 Volumes, 8vo, leather spine and corners with cloth (probably rebound), gilt lettering on spines, illustrated, xxvi, 623, xiv, 690. Rebound, folding map mostly detached in rear of first volume, one section remains attached, book plate, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good in a very attractive modern binding. Charles M. Doughty (1843-1826) was an explorer, travel writer, and poet.... Read More
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Card Signed by Frederick Douglass, 1884.
by Douglass, Frederick.
Note card , 4.5x8 cm (1 3/4" 3 1/4"), mounted on a later paper backing, affixed within a custom plastic case; near fine. Douglass (1818-1895) after escaping from slavery, would eventually become one of the most powerful abolitionist spokespersons in America. In his three biographies he chronicled his life from his birth in Tuckahoe, Maryland to his return to the... Read More
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Remarks of Hon. S.W. Downs of Louisiana on the Bill Making a Grant of Public Lands to Iowa to Aid in Constructing Certain Railroads, March 15, 1852.
by Downs, S.W. (Solomon Weathersbee).
Pamphlet, 8vo, 8 pp. Some foxing and darkening, uncut, a little creasing, edges a little rough; otherwise very good. S.W. Downs (1801-1854) was a Senator from Louisiana, a slaveowner and strong supporter of that institution. This little pamphlet can still be regarded as an early railroad document.
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The Indian Tribes of the United States. Their History, Antiquities, Customs, Religion, Arts, Language, Traditions, Oral Legends and Myths.
by Drake, Francis S, Editor.
2 Volumes, folio, later binder's cloth, illustrated with over 100 plates. A little musty, some dampstaining along bottom margin, a little additional dampstaining in upper margin in volume one, front endpaper somewhat brittle, some wear and spotting to binding (mostly Vol. I), top hinge of volume one a little weak, normal aging; otherwise very good. This is... Read More
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The Boston Pocket Business Directory
by Dudley, Dean, Compiler.
16mo, original blindstamped brown cloth lettered in gilt, illustrated with advertisements and folding map, 233, [1] pp. Spine ends chipped, joints splitting, corners rubbed, map complete but with significant damage, it is torn in two pieces with additional splitting and chipping at folds, normal aging; else very good. The OCLC Worldcat locates only five copies of Dudley’s (1823-1909) scarce... Read More
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An Authentic Account Of The Fatal Duel Fought On The Sunday The 21st March 1830, Near Chester Pennsylvania. Between Mr. Charles G. Hunter, Late Midshipman Of the U.S. Navy, And Mr. William Miller Jun. Late Attorney At Law Of Philadelphia; Containing An Impartial Investigation…
by Dueling
Pamphlet removed 81pp. Some rears and chips at edges and spine, and title page partially separated. Some moderate foxing and aging, and a couple of pages have folds. Otherwise in good shape. With one shot, Hunter killed Miller in Chester, Pennsylvania for publishing a letter that called him a coward. While Hunter offered Miller a chance to retract the... Read More
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The Rules and Responsibilities of the Rising Generation…
by Duer, William Alexander.
Pamphlet, 8vooriginal printed wrappers, 28 pp. Signature on front cover (author), crease or fold down the middle, normal aging and browning; otherwise very good. This is a presentation copy signed with "the respects of the author, in the right margin. Duer (1780-1858) was an educator, layer and jurist in New York City. He would become an Associate Justice of New... Read More
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The Baronage of England, or An Historical Account of the Lives and most Memorable Actions of Our English Nobility…
by Dugdale, Sir William
3 volumes in 2, folio, full brown crushed morocco, covers and spine decorated in gilt (bound by Riviere), illustrated with three folding genealogical plates in volume 1, title pages in black and red, [x], 790, [2]; [viii], 312, 361-488, [3] pp. Pagination as issued and complete. Rubbed at joints and corners, some neat period ink notes in the page margins,... Read More
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Domestic Animals, Familiar Birds…
by Dulcken, H.W.
Large slim 4to, cloth backed pictorial boards, illustrated, [5], 44 pp. Hinges cracked, slight wear to extremities, some signatures are a bit loose at the top, marginal foxing and darkening, but plates are nice and clean; else very good.The title of this work is somewhat misleading, since the content is more an introduction to natural history. This work contains 12... Read More
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Atlas of the City of Plainfield, Union County, and Borough of North Plainfield, Somerset County, New Jersey.
by Dunham, F.A.
Large folio (16" x 18"), Leather spine and corners with cloth, gilt title on front cover, illustrated with 13 double page maps. Covers and corners reinforced by brown tape on the inside, spine and especially extremities are worn, corners showing, some slight aging or foxing; otherwise very good with contents generally bright and clean. This is a somewhat scarce local... Read More
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Speech of Hon. Mark H. Dunnell of Minnesota in the House of Representatives February 3, 1872.
by Dunnell, Mark H.
8vo, pamphlet, disbound, 7 pp. Disbound, chips and tears in margins, some notetations on front page, some aging and browning. Another discussion of the use and improvement of public lands
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FLOWER AND FRUIT PRINTS OF THE 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES: Their History, Makes and Uses, With a Catalogue Raisonne of the Works in Which They are Found..
by Dunthorne, Gordon.
Large 4to, cloth, title label on spine, illustrated, 275 pp. In near mint condition. A wonderful book with outstanding illustrations. Limited edition of 250, after the original published in 1938.
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