O'Connor's Americana Collection

O'Connor's Americana Collection

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O'Connor's Americana Collection

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Lot Of 27: Assorted Reference Books.

Lot # 178 (Sale Order: 176 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Important titles include ; "Illustrated Catalogue of the A. E. Brooks Collection", 1899; "American Historical Prints: Early Views of American Cities, Etc 1497-1891", 1933; "The Art and Science of War in America 1690-1800"; "American Military Insignia 1800-1851", 1963; and "G. A. Custer: His Life and Times", by Glenwood J. Swanson, 2004. Additional books cover a variety of subjects, although most are history or collecting related. Condition: Generally Good to Very Good.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Important titles include ; "Illustrated Catalogue of the A. E. Brooks Collection", 1899; "American Historical Prints: Early Views of American Cities,...more Etc 1497-1891", 1933; "The Art and Science of War in America 1690-1800"; "American Military Insignia 1800-1851", 1963; and "G. A. Custer: His Life and Times", by Glenwood J. Swanson, 2004. Additional books cover a variety of subjects, although most are history or collecting related. Condition: Generally Good to Very Good.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 60: Books On American History.

Lot # 179 (Sale Order: 177 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Many non-fiction books relating to The Revolutionary War, The French and Indian War, and the Civil War. Some selected titles include: " The Medal of Honor"; "Official Publication of the Department of the Army" ; two volumes of "Pennsylvania German Folklore Society"; the " Papers of Henry Bouquet IV by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission"; several volumes of "The Valley Forge Journal"; first edition of "Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Man"; in good condition, and" Washington: The Indispensable Man" by James Thomas Flexner.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Many non-fiction books relating to The Revolutionary War, The French and Indian War, and the Civil War. Some selected titles include: " The Medal of ...moreHonor"; "Official Publication of the Department of the Army" ; two volumes of "Pennsylvania German Folklore Society"; the " Papers of Henry Bouquet IV by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission"; several volumes of "The Valley Forge Journal"; first edition of "Indian Horrors or Massacres by the Red Man"; in good condition, and" Washington: The Indispensable Man" by James Thomas Flexner.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 21: Books On Kentucky Longrifles.

Lot # 180 (Sale Order: 178 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: " Accouterments I-IV" by James R. Johnston; "The Samuel E. Dyke Collection of Kentucky Pistols" by Frank Klay; "Artistic Ingredients of the Longrifle" by Joe Kindig III; "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler & Whisker; "Kentucky Rifles & Pistols 1750-1850" by James R. Johnston; "The New England Gun" by Lindsay; Selected KRA Bulletin Articles published in 2005 by the KRA; Dillin's "The Kentucky Rifle, George Schreyer, Sr. & Jr." by George Shumway; "Moravian Gun Making of The Revolution" by the KRA/KRF; "Early American Gunsmiths 1650-1850" by Henry Kauffman; two copies of "The Kentucky Rifle A True American Heritage in Pictures" by the KRA; Volume One of "Rifles in Colonial America" by Shumway; and many other more common Kentucky rifle books.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: " Accouterments I-IV" by James R. Johnston; "The Samuel E. Dyke Collection of Kentucky Pistols" by Frank Klay; "Artistic Ingredients of the Longrifle...more" by Joe Kindig III; "The Kentucky Pistol" by Chandler & Whisker; "Kentucky Rifles & Pistols 1750-1850" by James R. Johnston; "The New England Gun" by Lindsay; Selected KRA Bulletin Articles published in 2005 by the KRA; Dillin's "The Kentucky Rifle, George Schreyer, Sr. & Jr." by George Shumway; "Moravian Gun Making of The Revolution" by the KRA/KRF; "Early American Gunsmiths 1650-1850" by Henry Kauffman; two copies of "The Kentucky Rifle A True American Heritage in Pictures" by the KRA; Volume One of "Rifles in Colonial America" by Shumway; and many other more common Kentucky rifle books.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 3: Books Of Military Listings.

Lot # 181 (Sale Order: 179 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Three leather-bound books of British Army lists for the years 1760, 1761 and 1763. They are entitled, "A List of the General and Field-Officers As They Rank in the Army. Of the Officers in the Several Regiments of Horse, Dragoons, and Foot." Condition: Good. There is some staining to pages, and some worn, missing and deteriorating leather on the covers.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Three leather-bound books of British Army lists for the years 1760, 1761 and 1763. They are entitled, "A List of the General and Field-Officers As Th...moreey Rank in the Army. Of the Officers in the Several Regiments of Horse, Dragoons, and Foot." Condition: Good. There is some staining to pages, and some worn, missing and deteriorating leather on the covers.Condition:Dimensions:

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British Artillery And Troops Push Through The Pennsylvania Wilderness, 1758

Lot # 182 (Sale Order: 180 of 206)      

ST. CLAIR, Sir John. ADS to "Colonel James Burd .... on his March", written from "Kickoney Pawlins" on 27 August 1758. 1 page bifolium, ink on laid paper, addressed and docketed on recto, with intact, red wax seal. Free-franked "On His Majestys Service". Minor splitting on some folds, one small marginal tear on cover, not affecting text. Otherwise VERY GOOD. Sir John St. Clair (c. 1710-1767) was appointed Deputy Quartermaster General for the British forces in North America on 15 Oct. 1754, only days following his promotion to major in the 22nd Regiment of Foot. Landing in Virginia on 9 Jan. 1755, he rapidly undertook securing the supplies and facilities that General Edward Braddock’s troops would soon need on their expedition against the French in the Ohio Valley. Governor Dinwiddie on meeting St. Clair found him “a Gent. of much Merit & great Knowledge in Military Affairs", although this hard-working, but hot-tempered officer was earlier described by Colonel John Forbes of the 17th Foot as a "mad sort of Fool". During the ambush that resulted in "Braddock's Defeat", St. Clair had charge of the road party in the van of the column and “was shot thro the Body under the Right Pap”, but resolutely remained on the field directing his troops with some effect until fainting from loss of blood. He recovered from his wounds and was soon back on service in the field that fall. Ironically, in 1758 he was placed under the command of his earlier critic, Forbes, now a brigadier general and in command of the expedition against Fort Duquesne at the forks of the Ohio. Despite his lack of diplomacy, St. Clair's indefatigable efforts in procuring equipage and supplies and forwarding such to the frontier, as well as pushing the military road forward that was later to bear Forbes's name, contributed greatly to the expedition's successful outcome. Written from "Kickoney Pawlins" or Kickenapauling's Old Town, at the crossing of Quemahoning Creek (now beneath the waters of Quemahoning Reservoir in Somerset County, Pennsylvania), St. Clair writes to the commander of the 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Provincials, that he heard "you was got to Edmunds Swamp [near present-day Buckstown] with the Artillery" the previous night and requests "You'll please to let me know when you think to be at this place if you can not come on this day" and forwards a request to meet with Major James Grant "to regulate several things to forward the Service." The 'Artillery' refers to the siege train of Forbes's frontier army, critical to the reduction of French-held Fort Duquense if held out for a siege. Joining St. Clair later that day, Burd and Grant, with 2500 troops and the artillery, pushed forward a few days later and by early September, began to construct storehouses, a hospital and fortified camp at Loyalhanna , later named Fort Ligonier--the final jumping-off station for the British attack on the French at the Forks of the Ohio (present-day Pittsburgh).Condition:Dimensions:15 - 1/2" x 12 - 1/2".
ST. CLAIR, Sir John. ADS to "Colonel James Burd .... on his March", written from "Kickoney Pawlins" on 27 August 1758. 1 page bifolium, ink on laid paper, addressed and d...moreocketed on recto, with intact, red wax seal. Free-franked "On His Majestys Service". Minor splitting on some folds, one small marginal tear on cover, not affecting text. Otherwise VERY GOOD. Sir John St. Clair (c. 1710-1767) was appointed Deputy Quartermaster General for the British forces in North America on 15 Oct. 1754, only days following his promotion to major in the 22nd Regiment of Foot. Landing in Virginia on 9 Jan. 1755, he rapidly undertook securing the supplies and facilities that General Edward Braddock’s troops would soon need on their expedition against the French in the Ohio Valley. Governor Dinwiddie on meeting St. Clair found him “a Gent. of much Merit & great Knowledge in Military Affairs", although this hard-working, but hot-tempered officer was earlier described by Colonel John Forbes of the 17th Foot as a "mad sort of Fool". During the ambush that resulted in "Braddock's Defeat", St. Clair had charge of the road party in the van of the column and “was shot thro the Body under the Right Pap”, but resolutely remained on the field directing his troops with some effect until fainting from loss of blood. He recovered from his wounds and was soon back on service in the field that fall. Ironically, in 1758 he was placed under the command of his earlier critic, Forbes, now a brigadier general and in command of the expedition against Fort Duquesne at the forks of the Ohio. Despite his lack of diplomacy, St. Clair's indefatigable efforts in procuring equipage and supplies and forwarding such to the frontier, as well as pushing the military road forward that was later to bear Forbes's name, contributed greatly to the expedition's successful outcome. Written from "Kickoney Pawlins" or Kickenapauling's Old Town, at the crossing of Quemahoning Creek (now beneath the waters of Quemahoning Reservoir in Somerset County, Pennsylvania), St. Clair writes to the commander of the 2nd Regiment of Pennsylvania Provincials, that he heard "you was got to Edmunds Swamp [near present-day Buckstown] with the Artillery" the previous night and requests "You'll please to let me know when you think to be at this place if you can not come on this day" and forwards a request to meet with Major James Grant "to regulate several things to forward the Service." The 'Artillery' refers to the siege train of Forbes's frontier army, critical to the reduction of French-held Fort Duquense if held out for a siege. Joining St. Clair later that day, Burd and Grant, with 2500 troops and the artillery, pushed forward a few days later and by early September, began to construct storehouses, a hospital and fortified camp at Loyalhanna , later named Fort Ligonier--the final jumping-off station for the British attack on the French at the Forks of the Ohio (present-day Pittsburgh).Condition:Dimensions:15 - 1/2" x 12 - 1/2".

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Governor William Franklin Discusses Acquisition Of Indian Lands In New York, 1769

Lot # 183 (Sale Order: 181 of 206)      

FRANKLIN, William to [Thomas Wharton], autograph letter signed (hereafter ADS), Burlington, NJ, 11 DEC 1769. 4 pp. Bifolium. Sheet separated along central (vertical) fold line into two pages. Governor William Franklin of New Jersey responds to Wharton's letter of the 8th which had included two enclosed letters from Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and William's father, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin discusses correspondence received from Indian trader William Trent and one Dr. Evans and reveals that Colonel George Croghan, Deputy Indian Agent under Sir William, has been to Burlington and settled charges for surveying done for Franklin, Johnson, Trent, Samuel Wharton (Thomas's brother), and the Burlington Company, relating to mortgages purchased from Croghan, including extensive acreage in present-day Otsego County, New York. Franklin notes that he spoke to Trent about the proportional increase over 1600 dollars to be paid to the "Indians" [Six Nations of the Iroquois] if a particular tract exceeded 100,000 acres as anticipated, as well as the method of collecting payment from the various parties involved in such tract purchases and land patents. He notes that Sir William applied for a patent "of a Mile on each Side the [Susquehannah] River" and that "one Outhouse's Patent" infringes somewhat into that of the Burlington Company. This letter is related to two subsequent letters by Franklin to the same, written later that month and now in the William Franklin Papers at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Condition:Dimensions:
FRANKLIN, William to [Thomas Wharton], autograph letter signed (hereafter ADS), Burlington, NJ, 11 DEC 1769. 4 pp. Bifolium. Sheet separated along central (vertical) fold...more line into two pages. Governor William Franklin of New Jersey responds to Wharton's letter of the 8th which had included two enclosed letters from Sir William Johnson, Superintendent of Indian Affairs, and William's father, Benjamin Franklin. Franklin discusses correspondence received from Indian trader William Trent and one Dr. Evans and reveals that Colonel George Croghan, Deputy Indian Agent under Sir William, has been to Burlington and settled charges for surveying done for Franklin, Johnson, Trent, Samuel Wharton (Thomas's brother), and the Burlington Company, relating to mortgages purchased from Croghan, including extensive acreage in present-day Otsego County, New York. Franklin notes that he spoke to Trent about the proportional increase over 1600 dollars to be paid to the "Indians" [Six Nations of the Iroquois] if a particular tract exceeded 100,000 acres as anticipated, as well as the method of collecting payment from the various parties involved in such tract purchases and land patents. He notes that Sir William applied for a patent "of a Mile on each Side the [Susquehannah] River" and that "one Outhouse's Patent" infringes somewhat into that of the Burlington Company. This letter is related to two subsequent letters by Franklin to the same, written later that month and now in the William Franklin Papers at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia. Condition:Dimensions:

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Barracks Returns (2) From Frontier Posts On St. Lawrence River, 1766 And 1770

Lot # 184 (Sale Order: 182 of 206)      

FORT WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, NEW YORK. Two (2) manuscript documents signed, each one page, oblong folio. 1) "Return of the Barrack Bedding Furniture & Utensils &ca in Garrison at Fort William Augustus and Oswegatche. 1st February 1766", columnar format with annotations below, signed by Lieutenant George Turnbull of the 2nd Battalion, 60th Foot, docketed on recto; and 2) "Quarterly Return of Barracks, Barrack Bedding and Furniture at Oswegatchie & Fort Wm. Augustus 1st. Feby. 1770", signed by Captain Edward Fitzgerald of the 10th Foot, docketed "copy" on recto, toning and old staining, marginal chipping with loss to one letter. Quartermaster inventory returns for the military posts of Fort William Augustus and Oswegatchie on the St. Lawrence River in northern New York. Originally built as Fort Levis by the French in 1759, it was renamed Fort William Augustus after its capture by the British in the Battle of the Thousand Islands in August 1760. The reports accounts for beds and bolsters, rugs, blankets, sheets, tables, pairs of tongs, fire shovels, iron pots, water buckets, candlesticks, cords of wood, etc.Condition:Dimensions:
FORT WILLIAM AUGUSTUS, NEW YORK. Two (2) manuscript documents signed, each one page, oblong folio. 1) "Return of the Barrack Bedding Furniture & Utensils &ca in Garrison ...moreat Fort William Augustus and Oswegatche. 1st February 1766", columnar format with annotations below, signed by Lieutenant George Turnbull of the 2nd Battalion, 60th Foot, docketed on recto; and 2) "Quarterly Return of Barracks, Barrack Bedding and Furniture at Oswegatchie & Fort Wm. Augustus 1st. Feby. 1770", signed by Captain Edward Fitzgerald of the 10th Foot, docketed "copy" on recto, toning and old staining, marginal chipping with loss to one letter. Quartermaster inventory returns for the military posts of Fort William Augustus and Oswegatchie on the St. Lawrence River in northern New York. Originally built as Fort Levis by the French in 1759, it was renamed Fort William Augustus after its capture by the British in the Battle of the Thousand Islands in August 1760. The reports accounts for beds and bolsters, rugs, blankets, sheets, tables, pairs of tongs, fire shovels, iron pots, water buckets, candlesticks, cords of wood, etc.Condition:Dimensions:

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James Davenport, Agent For The Indian Commissioners , Reports From Fort Pitt, 1764

Lot # 185 (Sale Order: 183 of 206)      

DAVENPORT, Josiah Franklin, to Pennsylvania Indian Commissioners "former & present / Philada.", dated Fort Pitt, 15 April 1764. ALS, 2 1/2 pp., bifolium; sheet separated and center fold, chipping at bottom of first page but no loss of text, one small marginal hole and traces of mounting tape on recto/cover. Davenport was agent for the Pennsylvania Commissioners for Indian Affairs, where he had charge of the Indian trading store at Pittsburgh for the province. He noted that "This Day is 12 months since I left Philad[elphi]a. in which Time I have had but five Letters" from the Commissioners. Davenport further complains that "I did not fail to acquaint you in most of my Letters the Situation I was in--Want of Paper & Quills to finish the Inventory begun in May [1763]--that I had a Corner of the Apothecary's Shop to Live in--my Papers & Acco[un]ts. put into the Trunks with the Goods in the Alarm ...was so Harrassed with the Fort Duty, I did not get above four Hours Sleep out of Eight & forty for Months Together &c &c." Davenport, Benjamin Franklin's nephew, makes reference above to the June-July 1763 encirclement and siege of Fort Pitt by native American forces, which was relieved following the battle of Bushy Run. Condition:Dimensions:13" x 9".
DAVENPORT, Josiah Franklin, to Pennsylvania Indian Commissioners "former & present / Philada.", dated Fort Pitt, 15 April 1764. ALS, 2 1/2 pp., bifolium; sheet separated ...moreand center fold, chipping at bottom of first page but no loss of text, one small marginal hole and traces of mounting tape on recto/cover. Davenport was agent for the Pennsylvania Commissioners for Indian Affairs, where he had charge of the Indian trading store at Pittsburgh for the province. He noted that "This Day is 12 months since I left Philad[elphi]a. in which Time I have had but five Letters" from the Commissioners. Davenport further complains that "I did not fail to acquaint you in most of my Letters the Situation I was in--Want of Paper & Quills to finish the Inventory begun in May [1763]--that I had a Corner of the Apothecary's Shop to Live in--my Papers & Acco[un]ts. put into the Trunks with the Goods in the Alarm ...was so Harrassed with the Fort Duty, I did not get above four Hours Sleep out of Eight & forty for Months Together &c &c." Davenport, Benjamin Franklin's nephew, makes reference above to the June-July 1763 encirclement and siege of Fort Pitt by native American forces, which was relieved following the battle of Bushy Run. Condition:Dimensions:13" x 9".

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Four Receipts For The Issue Of Supplies To Livingston's Canadian Regiment, 1776

Lot # 186 (Sale Order: 184 of 206)      

Four receipts for items drawn from the Public Store at Albany for the use of Colonel James Livington's 1st Canadian Regiment during September-October 1776, to make up clothing for the Canadian refugees that composed this corps, including blankets, cloth, linen, thread, buttons, and shirts. The only signed receipt is one for goods issued by Livingston for use of Captain Paulin's Independent Company and signed by its commander.Condition:Dimensions:14" x 9".
Four receipts for items drawn from the Public Store at Albany for the use of Colonel James Livington's 1st Canadian Regiment during September-October 1776, to make up clo...morething for the Canadian refugees that composed this corps, including blankets, cloth, linen, thread, buttons, and shirts. The only signed receipt is one for goods issued by Livingston for use of Captain Paulin's Independent Company and signed by its commander.Condition:Dimensions:14" x 9".

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Recruiting Funds For The 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment

Lot # 187 (Sale Order: 185 of 206)      

Partially-printed bond, co-signed by Captain John Miles and Captain-Lieutenant Henry Waring of the 2nd Continental Artillery, dated 8 May 1780, in which Waring is appointed to recruit men for their regiment in the state of Connecticut and whereby they pledge a "penal sum" of One thousand pounds to the state should they default in proper expenditure and accounting of funds drawn by Waring for such purpose. One page, folio.Condition:Dimensions:14" x 9".
Partially-printed bond, co-signed by Captain John Miles and Captain-Lieutenant Henry Waring of the 2nd Continental Artillery, dated 8 May 1780, in which Waring is appoint...moreed to recruit men for their regiment in the state of Connecticut and whereby they pledge a "penal sum" of One thousand pounds to the state should they default in proper expenditure and accounting of funds drawn by Waring for such purpose. One page, folio.Condition:Dimensions:14" x 9".

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Provisions Received And Issued From The American Stronghold At West Point, 1782

Lot # 188 (Sale Order: 186 of 206)      

Acco[un]t of provisions and Stores received at the Post of West Point by James Forsyth, Issuing Commissary to Wadsworth & Carters, Contractors, commencing the 16th and ending the 31st October 1782.... Autograph Document Signed (ADS), elephant folio sheet written with ink in columnar format, in which various provisions and related stores (flour, fresh and salt beef, cattle, hides, tallow, rum, soap, candles, salt and peas) are recorded by date received and delivering party, followed by issues of such out of the West Point storehouse to various entities of the Continental Army, including Generals Ebenezer Huntington, Henry Knox and William McDougall, the General Hospital, commissaries and storekeepers. Signed by Forsyth at West Point on November 1st, 1782. Condition:Dimensions:20 - 1/2" x 17".
Acco[un]t of provisions and Stores received at the Post of West Point by James Forsyth, Issuing Commissary to Wadsworth & Carters, Contractors, commencing the 16th and en...moreding the 31st October 1782.... Autograph Document Signed (ADS), elephant folio sheet written with ink in columnar format, in which various provisions and related stores (flour, fresh and salt beef, cattle, hides, tallow, rum, soap, candles, salt and peas) are recorded by date received and delivering party, followed by issues of such out of the West Point storehouse to various entities of the Continental Army, including Generals Ebenezer Huntington, Henry Knox and William McDougall, the General Hospital, commissaries and storekeepers. Signed by Forsyth at West Point on November 1st, 1782. Condition:Dimensions:20 - 1/2" x 17".

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Lot Of 4: Military Books And Wallet.

Lot # 189 (Sale Order: 187 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Three books and a leather wallet A) The first book is titled "The Theory and Practice of Gunnery" by Edward Williams, 1766. This British work included "the construction and use of an instrument" and "various problems of use to the practical gunner". Condition: Very Good, as rebound. B) The second book is titled "Traite Des Legions Ou Memoires Sur L'Infanterie" by the Count de Saxe, 1753. Condition: Fair. Cover beginning to separate, tattered corners on the cover, but the pages are in good shape. C) The third book is titled "General Regulations. N.Y. State Militia", 1858. Condition: Fair. Pages have minor staining and the cover is separating in several places, with some water damage. D) The leather wallet has a collection number of "C.M. 7646". There are extensive, faded inscriptions in this wallet including "Post Office Brainards Bridge Nafsau, Rensselaer County, New York" and a date of "June 15, 1819". Condition: Fair. The leather is surprisingly supple, with usual wear. Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Three books and a leather wallet A) The first book is titled "The Theory and Practice of Gunnery" by Edward Williams, 1766. This British work include...mored "the construction and use of an instrument" and "various problems of use to the practical gunner". Condition: Very Good, as rebound. B) The second book is titled "Traite Des Legions Ou Memoires Sur L'Infanterie" by the Count de Saxe, 1753. Condition: Fair. Cover beginning to separate, tattered corners on the cover, but the pages are in good shape. C) The third book is titled "General Regulations. N.Y. State Militia", 1858. Condition: Fair. Pages have minor staining and the cover is separating in several places, with some water damage. D) The leather wallet has a collection number of "C.M. 7646". There are extensive, faded inscriptions in this wallet including "Post Office Brainards Bridge Nafsau, Rensselaer County, New York" and a date of "June 15, 1819". Condition: Fair. The leather is surprisingly supple, with usual wear. Condition:Dimensions:

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Minutes Of Easton Conference / Teedyuscung 1758.

Lot # 190 (Sale Order: 188 of 206)      

The Minutes of a treaty held at Easton, in Pennsylvania, October 7 through October 26, 1758. By the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, and the Governor of New Jersey; with the chief sachems and warriors of the Mohawks, Oneydos, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, Tuteloes, Nanticokes and Conoys, Chugnuts, Delawares, Unamies, Mohickons, Minisinks, and Wapings. Some of the Pennsylvania dignitaries that were in attendance include most prominently William Denny, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania. His council included Richard Peters, Esquire; Benjamin Chew, Esquire; and Lawrence Growdon, Esquire. Members from the House of Representatives present included Joseph Galloway, Daniel Roberdeau and Joseph Fox. The famous frontiersman, Conrad Wiser, was the Provincial Interpreter at this conference. The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia offers a good synopsis of the meeting and its effects on Colonial Pennsylvania. "A Delaware Indian named Teedyuscung (1700?-1763) emerged as an important intercultural diplomat at a series of treaty conferences convened in Easton, Pennsylvania, between 1755 and 1758. Teedyuscung claimed to represent ten Indian nations, but his chief objective was securing the Delawares’ possession of the Wyoming Valley, along the northern branch of the Susquehanna River (near modern Wilkes-Barre). In negotiations with the Pennsylvanians and other British colonial officials, he asserted the Pennsylvania Indians’ independence from the Iroquois. In this effort, he was supported by Philadelphia Quakers who sought to restore peace by exposing the fraudulent land purchases William Penn’s heirs had made with the Iroquois. Although neither Teedyuscung nor the Quakers succeeded entirely in their mission, the Easton Treaty of 1758 did end Pennsylvania’s Indian War by restoring some of the disputed territory and by promising that the British would evacuate the Ohio country after the French had been defeated". A digitized form of this text of this document can be viewed online on the Evens Early American Imprint Collection website. Condition: Poor. Foxing, staining, water damage and minor insect damage are present throughout. Extensive insect damage is also present on the last ten pages. The text is damaged on the last two pages, but is readable for the most part on the remaining pages.Condition:Dimensions:16" x 11 - 1/2".
The Minutes of a treaty held at Easton, in Pennsylvania, October 7 through October 26, 1758. By the Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, and the Governor of New Jersey; w...moreith the chief sachems and warriors of the Mohawks, Oneydos, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, Tuscaroras, Tuteloes, Nanticokes and Conoys, Chugnuts, Delawares, Unamies, Mohickons, Minisinks, and Wapings. Some of the Pennsylvania dignitaries that were in attendance include most prominently William Denny, Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania. His council included Richard Peters, Esquire; Benjamin Chew, Esquire; and Lawrence Growdon, Esquire. Members from the House of Representatives present included Joseph Galloway, Daniel Roberdeau and Joseph Fox. The famous frontiersman, Conrad Wiser, was the Provincial Interpreter at this conference. The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia offers a good synopsis of the meeting and its effects on Colonial Pennsylvania. "A Delaware Indian named Teedyuscung (1700?-1763) emerged as an important intercultural diplomat at a series of treaty conferences convened in Easton, Pennsylvania, between 1755 and 1758. Teedyuscung claimed to represent ten Indian nations, but his chief objective was securing the Delawares’ possession of the Wyoming Valley, along the northern branch of the Susquehanna River (near modern Wilkes-Barre). In negotiations with the Pennsylvanians and other British colonial officials, he asserted the Pennsylvania Indians’ independence from the Iroquois. In this effort, he was supported by Philadelphia Quakers who sought to restore peace by exposing the fraudulent land purchases William Penn’s heirs had made with the Iroquois. Although neither Teedyuscung nor the Quakers succeeded entirely in their mission, the Easton Treaty of 1758 did end Pennsylvania’s Indian War by restoring some of the disputed territory and by promising that the British would evacuate the Ohio country after the French had been defeated". A digitized form of this text of this document can be viewed online on the Evens Early American Imprint Collection website. Condition: Poor. Foxing, staining, water damage and minor insect damage are present throughout. Extensive insect damage is also present on the last ten pages. The text is damaged on the last two pages, but is readable for the most part on the remaining pages.Condition:Dimensions:16" x 11 - 1/2".

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Original Glass Negative And Modern Print Of Comanche Warrior.

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The original glass negative measures 4" x 6" that was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1880. Photo was taken in front of a studio backdrop. He is holding his headdress in right hand and is in full Indian garb. Everything is extremely clean, which would indicate he dressed for the photo.Condition:Dimensions:
The original glass negative measures 4" x 6" that was taken at Fort Sill, Oklahoma in 1880. Photo was taken in front of a studio backdrop. He is holding his headdress in ...moreright hand and is in full Indian garb. Everything is extremely clean, which would indicate he dressed for the photo.Condition:Dimensions:

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History Of Willaim Henry Harrison's Military & Civil Services.

Lot # 192 (Sale Order: 190 of 206)      

This volume is titled "The Life of Major-general William Henry Harrison Comprising A Brief Account of His Important Civil and Military Services and an Accurate Description of the Council at Vincennes with Tecumseh as well as the Victories of Tippeconoe, Fort Meigs and the Thames" and was printed in 1840, the year of Harrison's election as President. Condition: Staining on some pages. All text is readable. The spine is rebound.Condition:Dimensions:
This volume is titled "The Life of Major-general William Henry Harrison Comprising A Brief Account of His Important Civil and Military Services and an Accurate Descriptio...moren of the Council at Vincennes with Tecumseh as well as the Victories of Tippeconoe, Fort Meigs and the Thames" and was printed in 1840, the year of Harrison's election as President. Condition: Staining on some pages. All text is readable. The spine is rebound.Condition:Dimensions:

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Large Lot Of Books On The French & Indian War.

Lot # 193 (Sale Order: 191 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Sixty-five books, booklets and pamphlets about the history, forts, arms, battles and personalities of the French and Indian War. Condition: Good to Very Good.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Sixty-five books, booklets and pamphlets about the history, forts, arms, battles and personalities of the French and Indian War. Condition: Good to V...moreery Good.Condition:Dimensions:

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Large Lot Of 51: Books And Journals On American Indians & Cowboy Old West.

Lot # 194 (Sale Order: 192 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Dozens of editions of the Journal of Cherokee Studies; 1908 First Edition of "Hand Book of Tribal Names of Pennsylvania" by Thomas Donnalley; many 19th and early 20th century publications regarding Indians; "Indian Peace Medals" by Prucha; "For Trade and Treaty: Firearms of the American Indians 1600-1920" by Ryan R. Gale; "Masterpieces of American Indian Art from the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collectio"; "The Pony Express Museum" by Greg Martin; "Cowboys and Indians" by Royal B. Hassrick; "Third Edition of Conestoga Wagon 1750-1850" by George Shumway and Howard Frey; Hardbound copies of Parts I and II of "The Frank T. Siebert Library of the North American Indian and The American Frontier", sold at Sotheby's May 21, 1999. There are a variety of other early and scarce small publications on specialized topics, as well as other non-fiction books. This contains almost every resource necessary for the study of the Frontier and American Indians.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Dozens of editions of the Journal of Cherokee Studies; 1908 First Edition of "Hand Book of Tribal Names of Pennsylvania" by Thomas Donnalley; many 19...moreth and early 20th century publications regarding Indians; "Indian Peace Medals" by Prucha; "For Trade and Treaty: Firearms of the American Indians 1600-1920" by Ryan R. Gale; "Masterpieces of American Indian Art from the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collectio"; "The Pony Express Museum" by Greg Martin; "Cowboys and Indians" by Royal B. Hassrick; "Third Edition of Conestoga Wagon 1750-1850" by George Shumway and Howard Frey; Hardbound copies of Parts I and II of "The Frank T. Siebert Library of the North American Indian and The American Frontier", sold at Sotheby's May 21, 1999. There are a variety of other early and scarce small publications on specialized topics, as well as other non-fiction books. This contains almost every resource necessary for the study of the Frontier and American Indians.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 5: Rare Books Of European Arms And Armor.

Lot # 195 (Sale Order: 193 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: A) Three volume set in Spanish on Spanish firearms 1717-1843. B) Three volume set in French on French pattern arms 1717-1836 by J. Boudriot, both show detailed drawings of different lock mechanisms, patterns, and firearms markings, all are in good condition, some pages detached. C) Moller's book on Danish military arms in Danish, showing different models in detail of swords, muskets, pistols, and polearms. D) Hardbound book by Moller on "Old Danish Weapons". E) Hardbound copy of 2,500 Years of European Helmets: 800 BC-1700 AD by Howard M. Curtis, very good condition with some minor losses to dust jacket. A very good lot of important and rare firearms books.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: A) Three volume set in Spanish on Spanish firearms 1717-1843. B) Three volume set in French on French pattern arms 1717-1836 by J. Boudriot, both sho...morew detailed drawings of different lock mechanisms, patterns, and firearms markings, all are in good condition, some pages detached. C) Moller's book on Danish military arms in Danish, showing different models in detail of swords, muskets, pistols, and polearms. D) Hardbound book by Moller on "Old Danish Weapons". E) Hardbound copy of 2,500 Years of European Helmets: 800 BC-1700 AD by Howard M. Curtis, very good condition with some minor losses to dust jacket. A very good lot of important and rare firearms books.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 27: Books On Antique Firearms.

Lot # 196 (Sale Order: 194 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: "Colonial Frontier Guns" by T.M. Hamilton; "Blackmore's Royal Sporting Guns at Windsor"; "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.Q. Sutherland and R.L. Wilson;" Guns & Other Arm"s Edited by WIlliam Guthman, "Flintlocks of the Iroquois" by Joseph Mayer; Two copies of "The William Locke Collection";"Patterson Pistols" by Serven and Metzger; "U.S. Army Weapons 1784-1791" by Guthman; "The Northwest Gun" by Charles Hanson Jr.; "United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers" by Colonel Arcadi Gluckman; "Colt: An American Legend" by Wilson; "The PAGCA Presents Guns of The Little Bighorn";"Early Indian Trade Guns" by T.M. Hamilton; and many more out of print and hard to find books. This is a great selection of research materials.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: "Colonial Frontier Guns" by T.M. Hamilton; "Blackmore's Royal Sporting Guns at Windsor"; "The Book of Colt Firearms" by R.Q. Sutherland and R.L. Wils...moreon;" Guns & Other Arm"s Edited by WIlliam Guthman, "Flintlocks of the Iroquois" by Joseph Mayer; Two copies of "The William Locke Collection";"Patterson Pistols" by Serven and Metzger; "U.S. Army Weapons 1784-1791" by Guthman; "The Northwest Gun" by Charles Hanson Jr.; "United States Martial Pistols and Revolvers" by Colonel Arcadi Gluckman; "Colt: An American Legend" by Wilson; "The PAGCA Presents Guns of The Little Bighorn";"Early Indian Trade Guns" by T.M. Hamilton; and many more out of print and hard to find books. This is a great selection of research materials.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of Three Rare Volumes: Busch's "frontier Forts Of Pennsylvania."

Lot # 197 (Sale Order: 195 of 206)      

A) An 1896 printing of Volume II of "Report of the Commission to Locate the site of the Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania". Volume is leather-bound. Cover partially detached; otherwise condition is very good. B) A 1916 printing of the same, both Volume I and Volume II. Covers are deteriorating and are held together by tape; otherwise very good condition. These are scarce and very desirable books relating to the early studies of the Forts of Pennsylvania. Condition:Dimensions:
A) An 1896 printing of Volume II of "Report of the Commission to Locate the site of the Frontier Forts of Pennsylvania". Volume is leather-bound. Cover partially detached...more; otherwise condition is very good. B) A 1916 printing of the same, both Volume I and Volume II. Covers are deteriorating and are held together by tape; otherwise very good condition. These are scarce and very desirable books relating to the early studies of the Forts of Pennsylvania. Condition:Dimensions:

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Massive Lot Of Auction Catalogs, Magazines, Dealer Catalogs, Journals And Periodicals.

Lot # 198 (Sale Order: 196 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Three very large boxes of firearms, arms and armor, furniture, and other auction catalogs from Sotheby's, Christies, Bonhams, and other auction houses. There are dozens of periodicals and dealer catalogs; historical society journals and bulletins; and early firearms magazines. These are great resources from many of the well-known early auctions and dealers. Many are very hard to find and costly.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Three very large boxes of firearms, arms and armor, furniture, and other auction catalogs from Sotheby's, Christies, Bonhams, and other auction house...mores. There are dozens of periodicals and dealer catalogs; historical society journals and bulletins; and early firearms magazines. These are great resources from many of the well-known early auctions and dealers. Many are very hard to find and costly.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of Books On American Presidents, Silversmiths, And Hallmarks.

Lot # 199 (Sale Order: 197 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: "The Life of Andrew Jackson" by Marquis James printed in 1937; " Medallic Portraits of Washington" by Russell Rulau and George Fuld; "Wills of the U.S. Presidents" by Collins and Weaver; " Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers" by Patricia Cane; "Washington's Western Lands" by Roy Bird Cook; "American Silversmiths and Their Marks" by Stephen Guernsey Cook Ensko; "The Book of Old Silver" by Seymour Wyler; "George Washington: A Biography in His Own Words"; and "My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams". This is a great lot of historical publications and research books regarding American Silver.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: "The Life of Andrew Jackson" by Marquis James printed in 1937; " Medallic Portraits of Washington" by Russell Rulau and George Fuld; "Wills of the U....moreS. Presidents" by Collins and Weaver; " Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers" by Patricia Cane; "Washington's Western Lands" by Roy Bird Cook; "American Silversmiths and Their Marks" by Stephen Guernsey Cook Ensko; "The Book of Old Silver" by Seymour Wyler; "George Washington: A Biography in His Own Words"; and "My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams". This is a great lot of historical publications and research books regarding American Silver.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 17: Books Of Revolutionary War Weapons.

Lot # 200 (Sale Order: 198 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: "British Military Longarms 1715-1815" by Bailey; "The History of Weapons of The American Revolution" by Neumann; "British Military Firearms" by Blackmore; " Guthman's March to Massacre, From Savannah to Yorktown" by Lumpkin; "Military Uniforms in America: The Era of The American Revolution from the Company of Military Historians"; "Neumann's Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution"; "Peterson's Book of the Continental Soldier"; "Historic Pistols" by Smith and Bitter; Warren Moore's "Weapons of the American Revolution"; The American Society of Arms Collector's "The Rappahannock Forge" by Swayze (3 copies); and several other rare and important smaller publications. This is a comprehensive library of important resources for the Revolutionary War arms collector and contains all necessary information on weapons of the period.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: "British Military Longarms 1715-1815" by Bailey; "The History of Weapons of The American Revolution" by Neumann; "British Military Firearms" by Black...moremore; " Guthman's March to Massacre, From Savannah to Yorktown" by Lumpkin; "Military Uniforms in America: The Era of The American Revolution from the Company of Military Historians"; "Neumann's Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution"; "Peterson's Book of the Continental Soldier"; "Historic Pistols" by Smith and Bitter; Warren Moore's "Weapons of the American Revolution"; The American Society of Arms Collector's "The Rappahannock Forge" by Swayze (3 copies); and several other rare and important smaller publications. This is a comprehensive library of important resources for the Revolutionary War arms collector and contains all necessary information on weapons of the period.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 11: Books On Edged Weapons.

Lot # 201 (Sale Order: 199 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: Eleven reference books and booklets on edged weapons. Important titles included are: "Classic Bowie Knives" by Robert Abels, 1967";" Scottish Swords from the Battlefield at Culloden" by E. Andrew Mowbray, 1971; and "American Indian Tomahawks" by Richard Peterson", 1965. Condition: Good.Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: Eleven reference books and booklets on edged weapons. Important titles included are: "Classic Bowie Knives" by Robert Abels, 1967";" Scottish Swords ...morefrom the Battlefield at Culloden" by E. Andrew Mowbray, 1971; and "American Indian Tomahawks" by Richard Peterson", 1965. Condition: Good.Condition:Dimensions:

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Lot Of 10: "parkman's" Historical Works (1892).

Lot # 202 (Sale Order: 200 of 206)      

Lot is comprised of: A leather bound, Ninth Edition Set of Parkman's Works (1892); including "La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West"; "Pioneers of France in the New World"; "Half A Century of Conflict" Volumes 1 and 2; "Frontenac and New France under Lois XIV"; "Montcalm and Wolfe" Volumes 1 ad 2; "The Conspiracy of Pontiac" Volumes 1 and 2; and "The Oregon Trail". Condition. Poor. Two covers are missing, seven additional covers are unattached and many are loose. All of the covers show wear and deterioration on the corners. Some frontice pages are torn and frayed. Condition:Dimensions:
Lot is comprised of: A leather bound, Ninth Edition Set of Parkman's Works (1892); including "La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West"; "Pioneers of France in the Ne...morew World"; "Half A Century of Conflict" Volumes 1 and 2; "Frontenac and New France under Lois XIV"; "Montcalm and Wolfe" Volumes 1 ad 2; "The Conspiracy of Pontiac" Volumes 1 and 2; and "The Oregon Trail". Condition. Poor. Two covers are missing, seven additional covers are unattached and many are loose. All of the covers show wear and deterioration on the corners. Some frontice pages are torn and frayed. Condition:Dimensions:

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