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Journals of Congress, Vol. III - 1777

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Journals of Congress, Vol. III - 1777
<B><I>Journals of Congress Containing their Proceedings From January 1, 1777 to January 1, 1778, Vol. III</B></I></B></I> (Philadelphia, Folwell's Press, 1800), Bound in leather, with red Morocco and gilt spine label, 8vo. (5.25" x 8.5"), 486pp. Originally from the library of Francis Asbury Dickins (1804-1901), and bearing Dickins's signature both on leather cover and title page. Dickins worked in various positions in service to the government within his capacity as a lawyer, most notably acting as agent for the U.S. War and Treasury departments. As a planter in Fairfax County, Virginia, Dickins remained a Southern sympathizer throughout the Civil War. He was imprisoned three times on suspicion of aiding the South and ultimately left home to spend the final days of the war behind Confederate lines. <BR><BR>Additional book plates and labels identify this book as having been gifted to the Framingham Historical Society by George H. Davis. The Society's library acquisition label remains on the spine: "328.739". Light crack at spine, some foxing and toning, otherwise attractive and in good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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