ANDREW ALLEN, (1740-1825), King George's Attorney General. Manuscript document dated 1772 signed by Andrew Allen, (1740-1825), King George's Attorney General for the province of Pennsylvania, member of the Philadelphia Committee of Safety and of the Continental Congress, opposed Declaration of Independence, appointed Loyalist Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania. Document is an indictment of James Benford for keeping a tavern without a license, signed while Allen was attorney general of Pa. Size 7" by 12" on laid, rag-content paper, watermarked crown over royal crest in a circle. age toned, holes at intersection of folds, edge nicks,, otherwise very good condition. (H.38); $145.   

JONATHAN  DICKINSON SERGEANT (1746-93): Patriot, Member of Sons of Liberty, Delegate for New Jersey to the Continental Congress. Autograph manuscript indictment signed by Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant (Serjant) dated 1779.  Document is an indictment of John George Husleman for the theft of 8 pounds from Michael Huff, signed while Sergeant was Attorney General of Pennsylvania. Size 8" by 12 1/2" on laid, rag-content paper. Age toned , holes at intersection of folds (see image), writing and signature clear and strong, overall very good condition(H.41); $165.  

WILLIAM BRADFORD (1755-1795) – Washington’s Atty Gen’l. 1790 manuscript document signed by William Bradford (1755-1795). George Washington appointed him to be the Attorney General of the United States in 1794. Colonel in the Continental Army, also held rank as deputy quartermaster general, deputy muster-master general. This document is an indictment of Jacob Smith on a charge of operating a tippling house without license, signed when Bradford was attorney general of Pennsylvania. document is age toned - heavy at folds, small holes at intersection of folds, otherwise VF condition, signature is clear and strong . Size 8" by 12 1/2" on laid, rag-content paper.(H.40); $165.  

 THOMAS SMITH (1745-1809),  Delegate to the Continental Congress. 1775 manuscript arrest warrant signed by Thomas Smith (1745-1809), Revolutionary War Deputy colonel of Pennsylvania Militia; Delegate from Pennsylvania to the Continental Congress 1781-82; judge of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court 1794-1809. Document is an arrest warrant for John Johnson of Bedford county, signed by Smith while he was clerk of courts. Size 13 1/2" by 4" on laid, rag-content paper. Age toned - heavy at fold, otherwise F condition.(H.39); $125.   

ANNA ELIZABETH DICKINSON CDV. Carte de visite  4'x 2 1/2", ca. 1860's photo, Anthony/ Brady backmark. Some foxing in background, else VG. (H.843); $125.
Dickinson was born in Philadelphia in 1842, was a lecturer on Abolition, women's rights, and other reform topics, remembered for the articulate but emotionally blistering rhetoric that characterized her speaking style. In early 1861 she spoke in Philadelphia on “Women's Rights and Wrongs” to such effect that she received invitations to speak from several platforms throughout New England. Much of Dickinson's work during the Civil War was on behalf of the Republican Party. In January 1864 she addressed a gathering, including President Abraham Lincoln, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Her oratory was marked by fiery passion and remarkable vituperation together with the novelty of her sex and youth, made her enormously popular. After the Civil War she went on the lyceum circuit, delivering addresses across the country on “Reconstruction,” in which she advocated harsh treatment of the South

HENRY WARD BEECHER. Stereo View.  31/2" x 7". Gurney & Son imprint. Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was a prominent Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the mid to late 19th century. An 1875 adultery trial in which he was accused of having an affair with a married woman was one of the most notorious American trials of the 19th century. Paste on label on verso for Lowell Mass store. Exhibits some light use and wear, overall Fine cond. (H.571); $145. 

HENRY WARD BEECHER. Cabinet card, 6 1/2 x 4 1/4". No photographers imprint. Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was a prominent Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the mid to late 19th century. An 1875 adultery trial in which he was accused of having an affair with a married woman was one of the most notorious American trials of the 19th century.  Exhibits some light use and wear, overall Fine cond. (H.570); $95. 

 MUSIC FOR PATRIOTS,POLITICANS AND PRESIDENTS.HARMONIES AND DISCORDS OF THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS. Lawrence,Vera Brodsky. First Printing 1975 MacMillan. 480 pages; 9.5" x 12",  Very good+(plus) with some light wear to the bottom edge of the boards and corners/ VG DJ. "The songs of America's fist hundred years were as influential in their time as radio and television today. Our forefathers were incited to early resistance by songs protesting the Stamp Act, soldiers were inspired to deeds of valor by rousing military marches; and Americans of all political persuasions were quickly informed of the latest triumphs and disasters through ballad broadsides, songsters, and sheet music dealing with contemporary events in colorful detail. Campaign songs were vital in communicating messages to masses of people. At a time when electioneering by political candidates was considered unseemly, bitter election campaigns were waged through songs, and politicians hired songwriters as readily as they hire public relations and advertising writers today. It is a remarkable collection with lyrics from pre-Revolutionary resistance to post-Civil War Reconstruction, covering nearly every important issue and event in the history of that period: the Constitution, presidential campaigns, battles, defeats, heroes, villains, slavery, abolition, and even women's rights. Accompanying each song- many of which are facsimiles of the original music pages is Ms. Lawrence's informative and witty commentary. Contemporary documentary material gives enlightening historical background and explains the incidents and personalities that inspired the song text. The vitality of these songs is reflected in the splendid illustrations that appear on every page. Besides reproductions of rare sheet music and illustrated broadsides of the 18th and 19th centuries, full page replicas in black and white and in color of pictorial sheet music covers- a beguiling virtually unexplored branch of American art are included in the book's more than 500 illustrations, which together offer a rare opportunity to see as well as to hear history happen again.  

1719 COLONIAL SUMMONS  - COMMITTING FORNICATION. Colonial American Document, Hand laid paper and has a papermakers watermark.  Sheriff in His Majesty's Name Summoning The wife of Obadiah Blandon of Attleboro in The Massachusetts Bay Colony that she appear before the Justices of our King at the Court of Peace on the fifth Day of May Then and There to answer to a Presentment of the Grand Jury for COMMITTING FORNICATION, SHE HAVING A CHILD BORN OF HER BODY WITHIN FOUR MONTH'S OF MARRIAGE and not depart without a License Fail Not!  Sound condition, has two stains along left edge on folds (two small pcs of archival document repair tape on back. (H.70); $250.  

 1726 COLONIAL AMERICAN BOND. 12 1/4" x 7 1/4  Hand Laid Paper with a Full Papermakers Watermark and has one of the Best Personal Seals that I have seen. This Document is a Bond for Isaac Little Esq of Pembrook in the County of Plymouth in the Province of the Massachusetts Bay Colony to Job Almy Merchant in Newport in The Colony of Rhode Island for One Hundred and Eighty Pounds Current Lawful Money of NEW ENGLAND to be paid in current money, or or in Good Lawful Bills of Credit on this Province ensuing the date hereof ,without Fraud,Coven or Further Delay. (H.71); $165. 

 1726 COLONIAL AMERICAN BOND Full Papermakers Watermark in it's Hand Laid Paper.  This Bond is for Forty Pounds Good and Lawful Money of New England and shows a Thumbprint Seal of the Bounden George Hall Husbandman of Easton in "The Massachusetts Bay Colony". That he be Holden and stand firmly bound and Obliged unto Thomas Hayward Yoeman of Bridgewater in the County of Plymouth to be paid in good bills of credit or current Lawful Silver Money of New England with Lawful interest for the same on or before The Twentieth Day of January Twenty six: seven without Fraud, Coven, or Further delay.(H.73)$165. 

1741 COLONIAL AMERICAN DOCUMENT. 12” x 7 ½” Colonial American document,has a  4" Kings Crown Watermark in it's Hand Laid Paper and a Massachusetts Bay Colony Seal. This Document has Ebenezer Rumerill Shopkeeper of Newport, R.I. Sueing Zepe Baker Cooper for Thirty three pounds Sixteen Shillings and Eight Pence Money, Debt and Damage. We Command You to take the said Body of Zepe Baker and COMMIT him into our GOAL and detain in your custody within our said Goal, until he pay the full sums above-said, with your Fees, or that he be Discharged by the said Ebenezer Rumerill. (H.72)$165.