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To all persons whom these may concern in the several townes, and plantations of the United Colonies in New-England. It is hereby declared, that his highness the Lord Protectour of the Common wealth of England &c. hath commissioned and impowered

To all persons whom these may concern in the several townes, and plant...

Reproduction. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 33, Folder 3.

New map of the West Indies for the history of the British colonies /

New map of the West Indies for the history of the British colonies /

A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish settlements adjacent thereto

A map of the British Empire in America with the French and Spanish set...

Relief shown pictorially. Gift; Mrs. Jefferson Patterson; December 1980. Phillips. Maps of America, p. 569 Index map to Popple's larger, 20 sheet map of the same name. Includes 4 inset views, 18 inset maps, ill... more

A map of the British empire in America with the French, Spanish and the Dutch settlements adjacent thereto /

A map of the British empire in America with the French, Spanish and th...

Relief shown pictorially. English and French. In upper right corner: XC.I. Second state, ca 1741. Phillips. Maps of America, p. 569. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. In... more

An accurate map of the English colonies in North America, bordering on the river Ohio.

An accurate map of the English colonies in North America, bordering on...

Covers from Maine to South Carolina and west to Lake Michigan. Relief shown pictorially. From Universal magazine of knowledge and pleasure, Dec., 1754, v. 15, pg. 241 LC maps of North America, 1750-1789, 707 Av... more

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America; viz. Virginia, Mariland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island: Of Aquanishuonîgy, the country of the Confederate Indians; comprehending Aquanishuonîgy proper, their place of residence, Ohio and Tïiuxsoxrúntie, their deer-hunting countries, Couxsaxráge and Skaniadarâde, their beaver-hunting countries; of the Lakes Erie, Ontário, and Champlain, and part of New-France: Wherein is also shewn the antient and present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America; viz. Virgini...

Scale ca. 1:2,270,000. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Philadelphia and London. "Sold by R. Dodsley in Pall-Mall, London, & by the author in Philadelphia." Includes inscription to "Thomas Pownall, Esq... more

A map of the British and French settlements in North America /

A map of the British and French settlements in North America /

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America; viz Virginia, Màriland, Dèlaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island: of Aquanishuonîgy, the country of the confederate Indians; comprehending Aquanishuonîgy proper, their place of residence, Ohio and Tïiuxsoxrúntie their deer-hunting countries; Couxsaxráge and Skaniadarâde, their beaver-hunting countries; of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain, and of part of New-France: Wherein is also shewn the antient and present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America; viz Virginia...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Cover title: Middle British colonies in America: Original wrappers. Hand colored, coloration does not agree with legend. Relief shown pictorially. Shows "Longitude west of London" and "fr... more

An accurate map of the English colonies in North America bordering on the river Ohio.

An accurate map of the English colonies in North America bordering on ...

Scale ca. 1:5,100,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Text differs from other copy. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 54 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Va... more

A map of the British and French settlements in North America /

A map of the British and French settlements in North America /

Relief shown pictorially. Shows boundaries, rivers, forests, principal settlements and notes. Prime meridian: London. Phillips. Maps of America, p. 574 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as... more

An accurate map of the British colonies in North America bordering on the river Ohio.

An accurate map of the British colonies in North America bordering on ...

Scale ca. 1:5,100,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Text differs from other copy. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 55 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Va... more

Notice is hereby given to such persons as have received beating orders from His Excellency Governour Shirley, to raise men for the defence of His Majesty’s colonies in North America, and have not made return of the inlistments of the men they ha

Notice is hereby given to such persons as have received beating orders...

Not in Evans.; Not in Ford.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 35, Folder 14.

Carte des colonies anglaises dans l'Amérique septentrionale, terminée par la re. Ohio.

Carte des colonies anglaises dans l'Amérique septentrionale, terminée ...

A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, and Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonîgy the country of the Confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio and Tuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage and Skaniadarade, their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario, and Champlain, ... exhibiting the antient and present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Philadelphia. Relief shown pictorially. Includes numerous notes, especially concerning inland water communications and natural resources, 3 distan... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut, and Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonîgy the country of the Confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio and Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage and Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario, and Champlain, exhibiting the antient and present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: Philadelphia and London. Relief shown pictorially. Includes historical notes, text, 3 distance charts, and inset of "A sketch of the remaining part of Ohio R... more

The British & French dominions in North America : particularly shewing the French encroachments through all the British plantations from Nova Scotia down to the Gulf of Mexico

The British & French dominions in North America : particularly shewing...

Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridians: Ferro and London. Includes "short narrative of the French encroachments upon the British territories in North America." Fold-lined. Available also through the Library ... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New-York, Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio and Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage and Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain, and of part of New France: Wherein is also shewn the antient and present seats of the Indian nations;

A general map of the middle British colonies in America: Viz. Virginia...

Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows "West longitude from London" and "from Philadelphia." Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 712 Available also through the Library of Congress... more

A map of the colonies in Connecticut and Rhode Island, divided by counties & townships, from best authorities.

A map of the colonies in Connecticut and Rhode Island, divided by coun...

Printed for R. Baldwin. From The London magazine: or, Gentleman's monthly intelligencer (1758), vol. 7. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 805 Available also through the Library of Congress web site as a raster image.

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

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

Scale ca. 1:440,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: London and Ferro. LC copy annotated in ink, east of confluence of Hudson and Albany rivers: "The tide reaches to hereabouts. Douglas.... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio & Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage & Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain. Wherein is also shewn the antient & present seats of the Indian nations; carefully copied from the original published at Philadelphia,

A general map of the middle British colonies in America viz. Virginia,...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Cover titles: An analysis of a map of the middle British colonies in America. Middle British colonies in America. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Philadelphia. Relief shown picto... more

To the merchants and traders, of the City of Philadelphia. Gentlemen. The worthy and patriotic writer of the Farmer's letters, have clearly demonstrated, that the liberties of the British colonies in America, have been most cruely violated by th

To the merchants and traders, of the City of Philadelphia. Gentlemen. ...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 143, Folder 1.

Thursday, September 20, 1770. At this juncture, when measures are pursuing to dissolve the Union of the Colonies, every subscriber to our non-importation agreement, who wishes well to the liberties of his Country and the reputation of this City,

Thursday, September 20, 1770. At this juncture, when measures are purs...

A notice of the Patriot party.; Imprint 2.; Not in Hildeburn.; Patriot party. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Eph... more

Two letters A circular letter, from the late Committee of this City in the Committees of the other colonies. Philadelphia, September 25, 1770. Gentlemen. We are sorry to inform you that a number of our importers of the British merchandize ... ar

Two letters A circular letter, from the late Committee of this City in...

Imprint 2.; Non-importation.; Not in Hildeburn. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 14... more

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

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

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "Publish'd 1st. Jany. 1771." Differs from other copy, shows boundary between New York and "Province of New Hampshire." LC Maps of North America, 1750... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio & Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage & Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain. Wherein is also shewn the antient & present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia...

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia, Maryland, Deleware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Rhode Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio & Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage & Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain. Wherein is also shewn the antient & present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows "West longitude from London" and "from Philadelphia." Differs from other copies in absence of Connecticut River north of "Great Falls." Also ... more

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

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

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "Publish'd 1st. Jany. 1771." Differs from other copy, does not show boundary between New York and "Province of New Hampshire." LC Maps of North Ameri... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Rhode-Island: of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio & Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage & Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain. Wherein is also shewn the antient & present seats of the Indian nations. Carefully copied from the original published at Philadelphia, by Mr. Lewis Evans.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows "West longitude from London" and "from Philadelphia." Differs from other copies in absence of Connecticut River north of "Great Falls." Also ... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Rhode Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio & Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage & Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain. Wherein is also shewn the antient & present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia...

Scale ca. 1:2,250,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Shows "West longitude from London" and "from Philadelphia." Differs from other copies in absence of Connecticut River north of "Great Falls." Diffe... more

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pensilvania, New-Jersey, New York, Connecticut & Rhode-Island: Of Aquanishuonigy the country of the confederate Indians comprehending Aquanishuonigy proper, their places of residence, Ohio & Thuchsochruntie their deer hunting countries, Couchsachrage & Skaniadarade their beaver hunting countries, of the Lakes Erie, Ontario and Champlain. Wherein is also shewn the antient & present seats of the Indian nations.

A general map of the middle British colonies in America, viz. Virginia...

Philadelphia, Monday, December 27, 1773. The unanimity, spirit and zeal, which have heretofore animated all the colonies, from Boston to South Carolina have been so eminently displayed in the opposition to the pernacious project of the East-Indi

Philadelphia, Monday, December 27, 1773. The unanimity, spirit and zea...

Imprint 3.; Tea ship. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 143, Folder 33.

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

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

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

Continental Congress Association and Peyton Randolph, et al, October 20, 1774, 14 Agreements by Colonies; Printed Broadside

Continental Congress Association and Peyton Randolph, et al, October 2...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A map of the British colonies in North America, with the roads, distan...

Scale ca. 1:2,000,000. Hand colored. Fourth ed. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 43 Includes text and inset "A new map of Hudson's Bay and Labrador from the late surveys of those c... more

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present state of America, &c. From the London Gazettee, of February 11. ... [Philadelphia] Printed by John Dunlap [1775].

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present st...

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present state of America, &c. From the London Gazettee, of February 11. ... Philadelphia Printed by John Dunlap 1775

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present st...

Evans 14075.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 14.

We the subscribers do hereby severally inlist ourselves into the service of the United Colonies of America, to serve from the date hereof until the fifteenth day of January next, if the service requires it; and each one of us do engage to furnis

We the subscribers do hereby severally inlist ourselves into the servi...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 38, Folder 36.

In Provincial congress Watertown, June 15, 1775. Whereas some of the inhabitants of the plantations in this Colony, not incorporated, and some of the inhabitants of the neighbouring colonies, together with a number of the late inhabitants of the

In Provincial congress Watertown, June 15, 1775. Whereas some of the i...

Photographic copy.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfol... more

To the inhabitants of New York, and all the British Colonies, New-York, 20th April 1775. The following very interesting accounts were yesterday received by the Snow Gen Johnson Capt. Dean, in 31 days from England ... [New York 1775].

To the inhabitants of New York, and all the British Colonies, New-York...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 4.

In Provincial congress. New Hampshire, August 25th 1775. Whereas it is necessary that an exact account of all the inhabitants of this Colony should be taken, in order to be transmitted to the Congress of the United American colonies; therefore r

In Provincial congress. New Hampshire, August 25th 1775. Whereas it is...

Imperfect. part wanting.; Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfoli... more

New-York, April 27, 1775. To the public. As many publications have appeared from my press which have given offense to the colonies, and particularly to many of my fellow citizens, I am therefore led, by a most sincere regard for their favourable

New-York, April 27, 1775. To the public. As many publications have app...

Imprint 3.; On verso: S; Apr 27, 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 8.

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this City, dated the 6th instant. Yesterday evening Dr. Franklin arrived here from Londin in six weeks, which he left the 20th of March, which has given great joy to

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gen...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 19.

... To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to North-America. Sigillum veritatis simplicitas est. Critical and faithful extracts from Colonel Cavallier's memoirs of the war of the Cevennes; or Lower Langyedoc, in his own hand-

... To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to Nort...

From the London Evening Post. 29th of April, 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio... more

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this City, dated the 6th instant. Yesterday evening Dr. Franklin arrived here from Londin in six weeks, which he left the 20th of March, which has given great joy to

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gen...

... To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to North-America. Sigillum veritatis simplicitas est. Critical and faithful extracts from Colonel Cavallier's memoirs of the war of the Cevennes; or Lower Langyedoc, in his own hand-

... To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to Nort...

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present state of America, &c. From the London Gazettee, of February 11. ... [Philadelphia] Printed by John Dunlap [1775].

The address of the Lords and Commons to his Majesty, on the present st...

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gentleman in this City, dated the 6th instant. Yesterday evening Dr. Franklin arrived here from Londin in six weeks, which he left the 20th of March, which has given great joy to

New York, May 8, 1775. Extract of a letter from Philadelphia, to a gen...

... To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to North-America. Sigillum veritatis simplicitas est. Critical and faithful extracts from Colonel Cavallier's memoirs of the war of the Cevennes; or Lower Langyedoc, in his own hand-

... To the three generals, with Scotch orders, on their voyage to Nort...

British Colonies in North America, 1775, Table of Exports from South Carolina: Rice, Indigo, Hemp, Indian Corn

British Colonies in North America, 1775, Table of Exports from South C...

Table of Exports from South Carolina: Rice, Indigo, Hemp, Indian Corn

Committee-Chamber, New York, May 12, 1775. Whereas the friends of liberty in the different confederated colonies on this Continent have taken great and just offence at the several publications from Mr. Rivingron's press; and his person and prope

Committee-Chamber, New York, May 12, 1775. Whereas the friends of libe...

On verso: S; May 12, 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 20.

Whereas a report has been industriously propagated in this City, that the Continental Congress has passed a resolve, that unless American grievances were redressed by the first of March, these Colonies should be independent of Great Britain. [Tw

Whereas a report has been industriously propagated in this City, that ...

Evans 14333.; On verso: C; Aug 4, 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 31a.

The Seat of war in New England, by an American volunteer, with the marches of the several corps sent by the Colonies towards Boston, with the attack on Bunkers-Hill.

The Seat of war in New England, by an American volunteer, with the mar...

We whose names are under-written, do hereby severally inlist ourselves into the service of the United States Colonies, and severally promise, and engage to continue in such service until the first day of December, 1776, unless sooner discharged

We whose names are under-written, do hereby severally inlist ourselves...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Ford.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 595. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera... more

By His excellency, George Washington, Esq; Captain-General and Commander in chief of the forces of the thirteen United Colonies. Whereas the ministerial army abandoned the Town of Boston; and the forces of the United Colonies, under my command,

By His excellency, George Washington, Esq; Captain-General and Command...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 504. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collectio... more

A map of the middle British colonies in North America. First published by Lewis Evans, of Philadelphia, in 1755; and since corrected and improved, as also extended, with the addition of New England, and bordering parts of Canada; from actual surveys now lying at the Board of Trade.

A map of the middle British colonies in North America. First published...

Scale ca. 1:2,350,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Philadelphia. Relief shown pictorially. Includes text, list of townships, distance charts, and inset "A sketch of the remaining part of Ohio R. &c... more

Bowles's map of the seat of war in New England. Comprehending the provinces of Massachusets Bay, and New Hampshire; with the colonies of Connecticut and Rhode Island; divided into their townships; from the best authorities.

Bowles's map of the seat of war in New England. Comprehending the prov...

Scale ca. 1:800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 811 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Friday, October 27, 1775. Philadelphia: Printed by Hall & Sellers. [1776].

His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Fr...

Carte des possessions des colonies Anglaises dans le continent de l'Amérique Septentrionale et partie de la Louisiane.

Carte des possessions des colonies Anglaises dans le continent de l'Am...

Scale ca. 1:3,800,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Inset: Suplement pour les possessions des colonies Anglaises au sud de la Louisiane. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a r... more

By Richard Viscount Howe of the Kingdom of Ireland and William Howe, Esq; General of His Majesty's Forces in America, the King's Commissioners for restoring peace to His Majesty's Colonies and plantations in North-America, &c. &c. &c. Declaratio

By Richard Viscount Howe of the Kingdom of Ireland and William Howe, E...

In the House of representatives, February 13, 1776. Whereas it appears to this Court, that it will be greatly conducive to the safety and welfare of this and the other colonies, at a time of common danger, that a committee be chosen in each town

In the House of representatives, February 13, 1776. Whereas it appears...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans.; Stamped on verso: 504. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Eph... more

Virginia. In convention. Present 112 members, Wednesday, May 15, 1776. Forasmuch as all the endeavours of the United Colonies, by the most decent representations and petitions to the king and parliament of Great-Britain, to restore peace and sec

Virginia. In convention. Present 112 members, Wednesday, May 15, 1776....

Negative Photostat.; Evans 15200. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 178, Folder 20.

We whose names are under-written, do hereby severally inlist ourselves into the service of the United American Colonies, and severally promise, and engage to continue in such service until the first day of December, 1776 … [Watertown: Printed by

We whose names are under-written, do hereby severally inlist ourselves...

Ford 2022.; Evans 14883. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 39, Folder 14a.

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America. Containing Virginia, Maryland, the Delaware counties, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. With the addition of New York, and of the greatest part of New England, as also of the bordering parts of the province of Quebec, improved from several surveys made after the late war, and corrected from Governor Pownall's late map 1776.

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America. Containing V...

Scale ca. 1:2,300,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "The seat of war in the middle British colonies, containing Virginia, Maryland, the Delaware counties, &ca." Inset: A sketch of the upper parts of ... more

His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Friday, October 27, 1775. Philadelphia: Printed by Hall & Sellers. [1776].

His Majesty's most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Fr...

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America. Containing Virginia, Maryland, the Delaware counties, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. With the addition of New York, and the greatest part of New England, as also of the bordering parts of the province of Quebec, improved from several surveys made after the late war, and corrected from Governor Pownall's late map 1776.

A general map of the middle British colonies, in America. Containing V...

Scale ca. 1:2,300,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "The seat of war in the middle British colonies, containing Virginia, Maryland, the Delaware counties, & ca." Inset: A sketch of the upper parts of... more

A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire with the colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island divided into counties and townships, the w[h]ole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations. After the original by M. Le Rouge.

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

Scale ca. 1:440,000. Alternate title: La Nouvelle Angleterre en 4 feuilles. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Ferro. Relief shown pictorially. From the author's Atlas amériquain septentrional. 1778-[92] ... more

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to thei...

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to thei...

A map of the most inhabited part of New England, containing the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire, with the colonies of Conecticut and Rhode Island, divided into counties and townships; the whole composed from actual surveys and its situation adjusted by astronomical observations. Tabula geographica cultis simam delineans Novæ Angliæ partem, provincias nempe Massachusets Bay et New Hampshire colonias porro Connecticut et Rhode Island

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

Scale ca. 1:460,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London and Ferron. Relief shown pictorially. Includes note "Camp of the colonists 1776," across the Hudson River from Kings Bridge and insets "Ichnographia por... more

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to their Country, let them repair on board His Majesty's armed ship the Vigilant, Captain Christian, commander. Where they will be received, and every indulgence given that their mer

All gentlemen sailors, desirous of rendering themselves useful to thei...

Positive Photostat.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 144, Folder 40.

A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat of the present war, taken from the best surveys, compared with and improved from manuscripts of several noblemen and gentlemen.

A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat o...

Scale ca. 1:3,340,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: London. Relief shown pictorially. Published by John Andrews and Andrew Dury. Includes listing of "References to the names of the countries not inserted in th... more

A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat of the present war, taken from the best surveys, compared with and improved from manuscripts of several noblemen and gentlemen.

A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat o...

Scale ca. 1:3,300,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "Published ... by John Andrews ... & Andrew Dury." Includes list of "names of the counties not inserted in this map." Available also through the Li... more

The southern part of the Province of New York : with part of the adjoining colonies /

The southern part of the Province of New York : with part of the adjoi...

Scale ca. 1:1,150,000. "For the London magazine 1778." Relief shown pictorially. Text on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2: 100; 651/1

Special Karte von den Mittleren Brittischen Colonien in Nord Amerika

Special Karte von den Mittleren Brittischen Colonien in Nord Amerika

Relief shown by hachures and pictorially. Some place names in English. From Christian Leiste's Beschreibung des Brittischen Amerika zur Ersparung der englischen Karten. Wolfenbüttel, 1778. Prime meridian: Londo... more

Partie méridionale des possessions angloise [sic] en Amérique : pour servir d'intelligence à la guerre présente entre les anglois et leurs colonies /

Partie méridionale des possessions angloise [sic] en Amérique : pour s...

Carte du théatre de la guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les Treize Colonies Unies de l'Amerique Septentrionale,

Carte du théatre de la guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les Treize C...

[Arms] By His Excellency, Sir Henry Clinton, K. B. General and Commander in Chief of all His Majesty's forces, within the Colonies laying on the Atlantic Ocean, from Nova-Scotia to West-Florida, inclusive, &c. &c. &c. Proclamation. Whereas there

[Arms] By His Excellency, Sir Henry Clinton, K. B. General and Command...

Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 110, Folder 10.

A new and correct map of North America, with the West India Islands. Divided according to the last treaty of peace, concluded at Paris. 10th. Feby. 1763. Wherein are particularly distinguished, the several provinces and colonies, which compose the British Empire,

A new and correct map of North America, with the West India Islands. D...

Scale ca. 1:550,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. "Longit. w. from Ferro." LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 25 Includes historical notes, notes on territorial claims, and insets of "A particular ... more

South-Carolina. By Sir Henry Clinton. Knight of the Bath, General of His Majesty's forces, and Mariot Arbuthnot, Esquire, Vice-admiral of the blue, his Majesty's commissioners to restore peace and good government in the several colonies in rebel

South-Carolina. By Sir Henry Clinton. Knight of the Bath, General of H...

Bowles's new pocket map of the most inhabited part of New England; comprehending the provinces of Massachusets Bay and New Hampshire; with the colonies of Connecticut & Rhode Island; divided into their counties, townships, &c. together with an accurate plan of the town, harbour and environs of Boston.

Bowles's new pocket map of the most inhabited part of New England; com...

A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat of the present war, taken from the best surveys, compared with and improved from manuscripts of several noblemen and gentlemen.

A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat o...

Scale ca. 1:3,340,000. Prime meridian: London. Relief shown pictorially. Published by John Andrews and John Harris. Includes listing of "References to the names of the counties not inserted in this map." Availa... more

By their Excellencies, Sir Henry Clinton ... General and Commander in chief of all his Majesty's forces, within the Colonies lying on the Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia to West Florida ... and Mariot Arbuthnot, ... Commander in chief of his Maj

By their Excellencies, Sir Henry Clinton ... General and Commander in ...

Not in Evans.; On verso: 1780-81, P.R.O., C.O.5. 178.F.195. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection;... more

Carte du théatre de la guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les Trieze Colonies Unies de l'Amerique Septentrionale.

Carte du théatre de la guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les Trieze C...

Scale ca. 1:1,400,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Includes index to "Renvois des opérations militaires." LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 735 Available also through the Library of Congress Web ... more

Carte du théatre dela guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les Trieze Colonies Unies de l'Amerique Septentrionale / dressée par J. B. Eliot, aide de camp du Général Washington ...

Carte du théatre dela guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les Trieze Co...

Print shows title cartouche and ornament; flags and ordnance frame title as troops engage in battle before burning town. Title from item. Illus. in: Carte du théatre de la guerre actuel entre les Anglais et les... more

Carte generale des colonies angloises dans l'Amerique Septentrionale pour l'intelligence de la guerre presente, d'apres des manuscrit anglais par J. B. Nolin geographe. Corrigé, augmenté des indications des principaux évenemens de la guerre avec le tracee des limites pour constituer le traité de paix proposé entre la Couronne de la Grande Bretagne et les Etats Unis,

Carte generale des colonies angloises dans l'Amerique Septentrionale p...

Scale ca. 1:5,100,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro. Includes historic notes and insets "Suite de la Floride et la position des Isles Lucayes et des Grandes Antilles" and "Le de... more

Bowles's new pocket map of North America, divided into it's provinces, colonies, states, &c.

Bowles's new pocket map of North America, divided into it's provinces,...

Scale ca. 1:16,250,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro I. LC copy annotated in black ink. Includes chart showing possessions by Britain, United States, France, Spain, the Dutch, a... more

The patriotic American farmer. J-n D-k-ns---n Esqr. Barrister at Law: Who with attic eloquence and roman spirit hath asserted the liberties of the British Colonies in America. [Philadelphia] Printed for & sold by R. Bell, Bookseller. [1784].

The patriotic American farmer. J-n D-k-ns---n Esqr. Barrister at Law: ...

[Positive Photostat from the copy in the John Carter Brown library].; On verso: {stamp} Copied from the original in The John Carter Brown Library. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two... more

Bowles's new pocket map of North America, divided into it's provinces, colonies, states, &c.

Bowles's new pocket map of North America, divided into it's provinces,...

Scale ca. 1:16,250,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: Ferro I. Includes chart showing possessions by Britain, United States, France, Spain, the Dutch, and Denmark. Available also throu... more

North America including the British colonies and the territories of the United States.

North America including the British colonies and the territories of th...

Scale ca. 1:6,000,000. "Longitude west from London." Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

Unknown to Unknown, February 11, 1801, Copy of Letter written "at Dillenburg near Marburg" on a Proposal to Establish "three colonies under the authority of the US peopled with emigrants from Germany"

Unknown to Unknown, February 11, 1801, Copy of Letter written "at Dill...

Copy of Letter written "at Dillenburg near Marburg" on a Proposal to Establish "three colonies under the authority of the US peopled with emigrants from Germany"

Map of the United States of America : with the contiguous British & Spanish possessions /

Map of the United States of America : with the contiguous British & Sp...

Also shows southern Canada, Mexico, parts of Central America, and the West Indies. Relief shown pictorially. "Entered according to Act of Congress the 16th day of June 1820." This is a variant edition printed b... more

U.S. Reports: The United States v. Reynes., 50 U.S. (9 How.) 127 (1850)

U.S. Reports: The United States v. Reynes., 50 U.S. (9 How.) 127 (1850...

Description: U.S. Reports Volume 50; Howard Volume 9; January Term, 1850; The United States, Plaintiffs in error, v. Joseph Reynes.

U.S. Reports: Hallett et al. v. Collins, 51 U.S. (10 How.) 174 (1850)

U.S. Reports: Hallett et al. v. Collins, 51 U.S. (10 How.) 174 (1850)

Description: U.S. Reports Volume 51; Howard Volume 10; December Term, 1850; William R. Hallett and Robert L. Walker, Executors of Joshua Kennedy, deceased, John G. Aikin and Clarissa his Wife, John H. Hastie an... more

Colonies. Section Francais; Colonial goods. French Section

Colonies. Section Francais; Colonial goods. French Section

No. 4. No. 25. Title from item.

Colonies. Section Francais; Colonial goods. French Section

Colonies. Section Francais; Colonial goods. French Section

No. 3. No. 200. Title from item.

Celestial wrath / F. Opper.

Celestial wrath / F. Opper.

Print shows startled French soldiers in rice paddies confonting an angry blazing sun rimmed with cannon barrels and bayonets, and stating "Population 500,000,000", also signs labeled "Malaria, Disease, [and] Fe... more

Die Deutschen und Britischen Schutzgebiete und Interessenspharen in Aequatorial-Ost-Afrika : nach den Vereinbarungen vom Juni 1890 /

Die Deutschen und Britischen Schutzgebiete und Interessenspharen in Ae...

Covers Tanzania, Ruanda, and Burundi and portions of Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Malawi. Relief shown by shading and spot heights. In upper left margin: Westliches Blat... more

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