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American soldier and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US senator from New York, and secretary of war (1758–1843). War-dated L

American soldier and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, US senator from New York, and secretary of war (1758–1843). LS, one pag

War-dated ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, June 25, 1813. Letter to Captain W. Van Deursen, Jr., at Fort Trumbull. In part: “So long as the blockade retain

War-dated LS, one page, 8 x 10, October 12, 1812. Letter to Colonel Henry Burbeck, Commanding Governor’s Island. Armstrong informs Burbeck about ordna

Manuscript DS, signed twice “Ezekiel Hayes,” one page, 7.75 x 10.5, dated June 17, 1777. Document reads, in part: “The State of Connecticut to Ezekiel

Commodore in the United States Navy (1774-1833) best known for his victory over the HMS Java in the War of 1812. ALS signed “Wm. Bainbridge,” three pa

Handwritten poem, signed “Sarah W. Perry of Newport Rhode Island,” one page, 8 x 9.75, with a notation at the top reading, “The following lines, by a

Detailed map entitled “Battle of Guildford Fought on the 15th of March 1781,” 7.75 x 10.25, with “Engraved for Stedman’s History of the American War J

Politician from Massachusetts (1726–1790) who was president of the state's constitutional convention. After independence he served as governor o...

The Boston Gazette and Country Journal, “Containing the freshest Advices, Foreign, and Domestic,” dated Monday, June 5, 1769, four pages, 9.5 x 15. Fr

Printed circular, signed “Jno Barnes,” one page, 8 x 13, September 12, 1811. Addressed at the bottom in an unknown hand to “Admiral John Thomas Duckwo

Muster roll, 15 x 12.5, headed at the top, “Muster Roll of Capt. Samuel Leighton’s Company in the 30th Regt.of Foot Commanded by Colo. James Scamman B

Manuscript pay receipt, one page, 7.5 x 12.25, dated Cambridge, October 31st 1775. Signed by 43 soldiers from the company’s fifer and drummer to Lieut

Engraving from Barnard’s New Complete & Authentic History of England, 15 x 9.5, entitled ‘View of the Attack on Bunker’s Hill, with the Burning ...

Handwritten third-person invitation to Burgoyne, one page, 7 x 9, dated February 7. An invitation by opposition MP Charles James Fox to Burgoyne. In f

Crisp ink signature, “Aaron Burr, 30 Dec. 1787,” on an off-white 7.25 x 1.75 slip clipped from the closing of a letter, inlaid to a slightly larger sh

Manuscript DS, signed “A. Burr,” seven pages on four sheets, 7.75 x 12.5, September 22, 1824. A lengthy legal document concerning the case of Rachel E

British Army Officer who was captured, along with the 71st Regiment of Highlanders at Boston Harbor, and detained at Dunstable Province, Massachusetts

Soldier and explorer (1770–1838) who, with Meriwether Lewis, undertook a two-year expedition in 1804 to discover a navigable route to the Pacific Ocea

Ornately detailed, hand-carved powder horn, 14.5 x 3, with a 4? wooden plug and leather carrying strap. Primitive images of various animals are hand-e

British Army officer who served as lieutenant colonel of the 7th foot during the American Revolution. He later served as lieutenant governor of Jamaic

Currency notes from the 13 original colonies, each measuring approximately 4 x 2.75. Notes range in denomination from two shillings to forty shillings

Carved acorn, 1.25” in length, housed in a glass beaker, 5.5" tall x 1.5" diameter, with 2.5" diameter base, stopped with a cork. A p...

An interesting and important archive of 14 seventeenth century documents from Plymouth , Massachusetts. Documents range in date from 1669-17

Partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS, one page, 5.75 x 4.75, March 25, 1782. Pay order reads, in part: “Pay Capt. Charles Miel twenty two pounds

Two original, intricately-designed notes of Continental Currency, 3.75 x 2.75 and 4.5 x 2.5, the first a note for the sum of $45.00, No. 40878, and th

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. The crushing defeat aro

American merchant, politician and diplomat (1737–1789) who served as a delegate on the Continental Congress. Flowing ink signature, “Silas Deane,” on

Manuscript DS, signed “Luke Drury Lt. Colo Comdt,” one page, 7 x 4, November 20, 1781. An honorable discharge issued to “Cyrenus French, Adgt of Colo.

ALS signed “J. W. L. Ellery,” one page, 7.75 x 9.5, September 20, 1818. Letter to “Captain Eliphalet Smith of the Brig Macedonian.” This may be the sa

Third Chief Justice of the United States and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the Bill of Right

Crisp ALS signed “Oliv Ellsworth,” one page, 8.25 x 5, August 9, 1775. Ellsworth writes, in full: “Pay Andrew Hunting four hundred pounds money in bil

Receipt granting rum to the soldiers at Fort Washington: “Mr. Comasery Caitts surplus to let the Barrier have the Rum for thirty men,” October 22, 177

Original leaf printed by Benjamin Franklin, one page, both sides, 4 x 6.5. Leaf comes from the 1750 Philadelphia printing of the book, A Reply to Mr.

Ten strands of Hamilton’s hair, ranging from .25? to almost 1? long, originally gathered by his friend Jonathan Trumbull, Jr., and encapsulated in cle

ANS signed “A. Hamilton,” one page, 5 x 8, April 24, 1800. Brief note to Alexander Richards. In full: “You will deliver the bearer a Cord of wood for

Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of B

War-dated manuscript orders signed “Joro. Hoogland,” one page 8.5 x 13.25, October 16, 1778. Officer Hoogland writes Captain John Brown of the light d

British royal governor of colonial Massachusetts from 1771 to 1774 and a prominent Loyalist in the years before the American Revolution. Partly-printe

Independent Chronicle and the Universal Advertiser, dated Thursday, April 3, 1777, Vol. IX, Numb. 450, four pages, 9.5 x 15. Printed in Boston, this i

The Independent Chronicle and the Universal Advertiser newspaper, 11 x 17, four pages, dated August 21, 1783, printed in Boston by Nathaniel Willis. T

Hand-colored map entitled “Investment and Attack of York in Virginia,” 11 x 11.75, by C. P. Wayne, from Marshall’s Life of Washington, published in Ph

Independent Chronicle and The Universal Advertiser, dated Thursday, May 14, 1778, Numb. 508, four pages, 9.75 x 15.5. Periodical features a mix of war

Maryland-born politician (1723–1790), one of America’s Founding Fathers, and signer of the Constitution. Revolutionary War-dated LS signed “Daniel S.

King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over the America

Scarce hand-colored map entitled “The Jerseys,” 10.25 x 14, from William Gordon Gordon’s American War: History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishmen

King of Great Britain and Ireland (born 1738) from 1760 until his death in 1820. His reign was marked most notably by the loss of British control over

Manuscript vellum DS, signed at the upper left, “George R,” one page, 16 x 12, August 27, 1777. Appointment of Arthur Holdsworth “to be Captain and go

Partly-printed vellum DS, signed “George R.,” one page, 13.5 x 9.5, October 25, 1798. The King appoints Edward Nugent Gent to be Ensign in the Thirty

South Carolina statesman (1724–1792) who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, third President of the Second Continental Congress, Vice-Presiden

British soldier turned Virginia planter (1732-1782) and Continental Army officer in the Revolutionary War. Lee is most notorious for his actions durin

British soldier turned Virginia planter (1732-1782) and Continental Army officer in the Revolutionary War. Lee is most notorious for his actions durin

Engraving from Barnard’s New Complete & Authentic History of England, 9.5 x 14.5, entitled ‘The American General Lee taken Prisoner by Lieutenan...

Manuscript DS, one page, 19.25 x 25, December 31, 1774. Indenture agreement between Samuel Hudson and Tobias Rudolph, signed at the bottom by Benjamin

Booklet entitled ‘A Camera Journey to the Lewis and Clark Centennial Expedition, Portland, Oregon, Opens June 1st, Closes Oct. 15th, 1905,’ 47 pages,

ALS signed “M. Lewis,” one page, 7.75 x 5, February 10, 1802. As secretary to Thomas Jefferson, Lewis extends an invitation to Dolley Madison, in full

Major general in the Continental Army (1733–1810) during the American Revolutionary War, known for being the officer who formally accepted the British

Book entitled The Grants, Concessions, and Original Constitutions of the Province of New-Jersey. First edition. Philadelphia: 1758. Leatherbound hardc

Lawyer, politician, diplomat from New York, and a Founding Father of the United States (1746–1813). Ink signature, “Robt Livingston,” on an off-white

ALS signed “Rob Livingston,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 9.5, October 16, 1779. Letter, written from Manor Livingston, to an unknown relation. In part:

War-dated ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8, April 2, 1778. Letter, written from “Camp Valley Forge,” to the wife of Isaac Coller. In full: “This is a Disagreeab

A rare front page printing of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty in the November 5, 1803, issue of the Providence Phoenix, 11.5 x 18, four sides on two adj

ALS, one page, 8.25 x 12.25, July 25, 1777. Lynn writes from the Continental Village to Major Quackenbush in Albany, in part: “Near the church…we have

Hand-colored map fully entitled “Map of Part of Rhode Island showing the positions of American and British Armies at the Siege of Newport and the subs

Scarce partly-printed DS, one page, 7.75 x 2.5, February 18, 1814. Original War of 1812 United States Army Enlistment Bounty Receipt to Isaac Morgan f

New England Chronicle and Gazette, dated Thursday, October 12 to Thursday, October 19, 1775, Vol. VIII, Numb. 377, four pages, 9.75 x 15, packed with

New Jersey Gazette dated Wednesday, June 23, 1779, Volume II, Numb. 81, four pages, 9.25 x 14.25. Features front-page news concerning the delegates fr

Printed broadside, issued “To the Electors of the State of New York,” one page, 9 x 16, March 3, 1801, Albany, addressed to "Fellow Citizens!&q...

A sizable piece of wood, 6 x 4. and 1 1/4 in. thick, a relic from the Varian Tree which was cut down by the City of New York in 1880. The original own

Captain of the Schooner Spy, part of the Connecticut navy and one of the earliest ships in the developing American navy. Niles is credited in naval an

Very detailed map entitled “Plan of the Operations of General Washington, against the King’s troops in New Jersey, from the 26th, of December, 1776, t

Colonel in the militia before the start of the Revolution (1731–1796). In 1775, he and fellow Marbleheaders Elbridge Gerry and Jeremiah Lee joined Jo

British-born American patriot and social philosopher (1737–1809) whose writings, most notably the pamphlets Common Sense (1776) and The American Crisi

Set of six silver tablespoons, circa 1790–1800, each containing slightly more than two ounces of silver and measuring 1.75 x 9. All spoons feature the

Statesman from Massachusetts (1740–1814) who was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. ALS signed “Sam A. Otis,” one page both sides, 8 x 10, J

Printed pamphlet, Common Sense, First British edition, first issue: 5.75 x 9, 54 pages. Book is lacking first signature including title page, half-tit

Pamphlet with original binding, entitled “An Oration Upon the Beauties of Liberty, Of the Essential Rights of the Americans, Delivered at the Second B

Hand-colored map fully entitled “A Map of those parts of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, & Georgia, which were the scenes of the most ...

A carved cylindrical wooden piece, with turned edges, 1.25" tall, and 1.5" diameter being a relic of the tree that William Penn and Lenape...

Pennsylvania Evening Post, dated Saturday, July 27, 1776, Vol. II, Num. 237, four pages, 7.75 x 9.5. Issue features the headline, “A succinct Account

Interesting map entitled “Plan of the Battle Fought near Camden, August 16th, 1780,” 7.75 x 10.25, with “Engraved for Stedman’s History of the America

Rare Broadside entitled, “Extract from the Epistle of the Meeting for Sufferings in London, dated the Sixth Day of the Seventh Month, 1751,” 16 x 20.2

Revolutionary War-era wooden canteen, 4.75 height x 8 in diameter, encompassed by two metal bands. Expected weathering and wear from age and use, a mi

Booklet featuring lists of soldiers who received cartouche boxes, 3.5 x 8.25, and measuring 6.75 x 8.25 unfolded, 12 pages, June 8, 1778. “The Account

Printed Massachusetts-Bay Constitutional Convention broadside, one page, 10 x 15, June 16, 1780. This scarce Revolutionary War-dated broadside notifie

Printed circular letter, signed by the six Select Men of Boston, one page, 12.25 x 7.75, dated October 31, 1767. The letter to the Select Men of Easto

Revolutionary War dated manuscript DS, signed by 34 soldiers of Capt. Luke Drury's Company, one page, 7.75 x 12.25, February 9, 1776. The docume...

Partly-printed Revolutionary War-dated DS, one page, 7.5 x 3, July 4, 1776. A receipt from Ringwood, New Jersey, for iron bars which reads: “received

Collection of 21 nineteenth century fair copy letters, string bound, ranging in date from 1776–1785, approximately 50 total pages, compiled by Alpheus

Two partly-printed DSs, both concerning individuals for debt owed, each measuring approximately 7.75 x 6.5, the first a May 25, 1775 summons from Rhod

French military officer (1725–1807) who made a substantial contribution to the American Revolution, including a leading role in the defeat of Lord Cor

Signed book: The Rights of Great Britain Asserted Against the Claims of America: Being an Answer to the Declaration of the General Congress. Later pri

Color limited edition 33 x 20 lithograph entitled ‘Colonial Sign Painter,’ featuring a Revolutionary War-era artist painting a portrait of George Wash

American soldier and statesman (1733–1804) who served as a general in the American Revolution and was a member of the first session of Congress as a S

Property developer and merchant (1715–1787) who emigrated to Boston from England. During the Revolution, Rowe avoided choosing sides in favor of tendi

Original Manuscript Poem, titled “Old England,” by Phineas Smith, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.5 x 12.5. Although titled “Old England,” this

World renowned artist (1894–1951) considered the foremost manuscript illuminator of modern times. A collection of 35 collotype lithographs, “George Wa

Lawyer who represented New Jersey in the United States Senate and later served in the United States House of Representatives, and also the son of Decl

ALS signed “Benjn. Stebbins,” one page, 8 x 10, August 25, 1812. In a letter to Captain Glidden Stebbins of Belchertown, Massachusetts, Benjamin write

Scottish emigrant who provided valiant and enigmatic support in Boston during the war. A participant in the Boston Tea Party, he also served in the Ba