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1866
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
Mr. Buchanan's administration on the eve of rebellion [inscribed, with telegram]
Inscribed to Dr. James R. Speer, With telegram glued to front pastedowns, to Speer, announcing Buchanan's death.
GLC03354
1788
Minot, George Richards (1758-1802)
The history of the insurrections, in Massachusetts, in the year 1786, and the rebellion consequent thereon
First edition copy published by Isaiah Thomas. Gives a historical account of Shay's Rebellion.
GLC03808
1862
Willard, Joseph (1798-1865)
Letter to an English friend on the rebellion in the United States, and on British policy
Published by Ticknor & Fields. Printed by J.E. Farwell and Company at 37 Congress Street in Boston. Letter, dated 3 March 1862, is a calm rejoinder to an English correspondent concerned about the deteriorating relations between Britain and the...
GLC00267.363
1865
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
Speeches and letters of Gerrit Smith (from January, 1864, to January, 1865), on the rebellion. Volume II.
Published by the American News Company. Contains Smith's opinion on the Constitution of the United States in relation to the Civil War, the Democratic Party, and other topics.
GLC04717.10
Whiting, William (1813-1873)
The war powers of the President and the legislative powers of Congress in relation to rebellion, treason, and slavery.
Printed by John L. Shorey. Signed on front cover by Francis W. Goddard. In conclusion, Whiting states "Rising above the political platforms, the claims and disclaimers of Federalists, Democrats, Whigs, Republicans, and all other parties, and...
GLC06215
1864
Blair, Montgomery (1813-1883)
Speech of the Hon. Montgomery Blair, on the causes of the rebellion and in the support of the president's plan of pacification
Published by Sherwood & Co. Address delivered before the Maryland State Legislature at Annapolis 22 January 1864. States that the duty of the country is to suppress the rebellion and eliminate slavery. Encourages the unification of all parties to...
GLC01265.27
13 December 1790
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Report on public credit. Appendix Treasury Department, March 4, 1790
Written by Hamilton as an appendix to his Public Credit report and issued six weeks later. He recommended raising duties on imported liquor and enacting an excise tax on domestic Whiskey. (This tax eventually led to the Whiskey Rebellion).
GLC01044
circa 1842
Pitman, John (1785-1864)
To the members of the General Assembly of Rhode Island
Argues against those in favor of universal (white male) suffrage in Rhode Island, denouncing the supporters of the Dorr Rebellion. Pages are uncut.
GLC03115
1786
Resolves of the General Court of... Massachusetts
Contains messages of Gov. James Bowdoin on Shays' Rebellion and discussion re: appointing representatives to the Constitutional Convention
GLC04395
Clymer, Hiester (1827-1884)
Record of Hiester Clymer; and historical parallel betwen him and Major-General John W. Geary. Also, official returns of election on Constitutional Amendments allowing soldiers the right to vote.
Attempts to demonstrate that Clymer is a fit representative for the Democratic party in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election. Notes that Clymer is "foremost in denunciation of the Government, and strenuous in his opposition to every measure...
GLC08705
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