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180015162Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 2 ff. versos blank. <br><br>The petitioner seeks reimbursement for monies spent by the late Major John Rudolph in the course of the Revolutionary War. Printed on title-page: "Published by order of the House of Representatives. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38832. Removed from a nonce volume; slight chipping at edges a little staining at inner margin of p. 1. unknown books
180015166Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 2 ff. versos blank. <br><br>The petitioner seeks warrants for bounty land from the Secretary of War. Stated on the title-page: "Published by order of the House of Representatives. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38901. Removed from a nonce volume; slight chipping and shallow tears at edges. Light spotting and staining. One page corner folded. unknown books
180015211Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>The petitioner was a captain in the service of the United States during the Revolutionary War. Stated on the title-page: "Published by order of the House of Representatives. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38870. Removed from a nonce volume. A little chipping tattering soiling and staining in margins. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation in top right corner of title-page. unknown books
180015212Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>The "several petitioners seek for grants of land from the United States in consideration of services performed in the army of the United States in the Virginia line during the revolutionary war p.2." Stated on the title-page: "Published by order of the House of Representatives. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38850. Removed from a nonce volume. Slight tattering soiling and staining along edges. Lightly pencilled librarian's notation in top right corner of title-page. unknown books
180015355Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 2 ff.; fold. table. <br><br><br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38768. Removed from a nonce volume; two stitch holes in inner margin not touching text. Edges lightly browned; light spotting. Bottom edge with small chips. unknown books
180015340Washington 1800. 8vo. 9 pp. <br><br>Printed on the title-page: "Published by order of the House of Representatives." Tazewell seeks compensation for extra services and travel expenses incurred while Secretary of Elbridge Gerry late envoy to France. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38868. Removed from a nonce volume. Bottom margin of title-page trimmed smaller than rest of pamphlet; outer edges a bit ragged. unknown books
179812263Philadelphia 1798. 8vo. 3 554560 pp. <br><br>Reported by Representative Robert G. Harper. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 34777. Removed from a nonce volume. One leaf with two small chips to outer margin. unknown books
179918033Philadelphia: Pr. by William Ross 1799. 8vo. 16 pp. <br><br>The petitioners had contracted in the year 1782 with the Superintendent for the Finances for the supply of rations for the use of the garrison of West Point and for use by the Continental Army. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 36568. Removed from a nonce volume; two stitch holes at inner margin. Librarian's lightly pencilled notation on title-page. Spotting and browning on first and last pages. Last page chipped at lower inner corner. Leaves separating. Pr. by William Ross unknown books
180020267Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br><br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38826; ESTC W21849. Removed from a nonce volume. Staining in margins. Title-leaf with chips and tears on outer margin. unknown books
1790106002<p>Partial manuscript printed receipt 3 1/2" x 7" decorative border signed. Missing most of the interest section a round hole indicating payment results in partial loss of text small hole in number 4 a little uneven normal aging; otherwise about very good. This is a receipt issued by the Comptroller’s office of Connecticut indicating that John Morgan is entitled to receive payment of one pound for an interest payment. Ralph Pomeroy Comptroller signs it. It is dated October 4 1790. </p> Hudson & Goodwin, books
179613322Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs 1796. 8vo. 11 pp. <br><br>Relating to the public debt. Evans ascribes the printing of this pamphlet to the press of Francis Childs. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 31385. Sewn. Untrimmed copy. Light foxing. Small chips or tears in several margins not affecting text. Dog-earing. Printed by Francis Childs unknown books
180023666Philadelphia 1800. 4pp disbound. Very Good to Near Fine. The Committee concurs with the Senate Bill with stated amendments. Evans 38855. NAIP w021878 9. unknown books
179712766Philadelphia: Printed by William Ross 1797. Small 8vo. 2 ff. <br><br>Congress wishes to allow an increase in salary to specific office holders. Ascribed to the press of William Ross by Evans.<br>Â Â Â Â Provenance: With the signature of Samuel Sitgreaves congressman at this time and one of those who sat on the impeachment panel of Sen. William Blount charged with conspiring to aid Great Britain in wresting the Floridas and Louisiana from Spain. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 32984. Removed from a nonce volume. Printed by William Ross? unknown books
180013624Philadelphia 1800. 8vo. 19 pp. <br><br>The accompanying documents on pp. 2158 have not been issued with this copy and may not have been issued with all copies of the report. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38862. Removed from a nonce volume; two holes in inner margin not touching text. Untrimmed unopened copy. unknown books
179712767Philadelphia: Printed by William Ross 1797. Small 8vo. 2 ff. <br><br>Dench 1742-1807 aided the Revolution in a civilian supply capacity and was paid in such a way that the agreed amount of compensation could only be obtained via a seriously discounted currency. He petitioned to be awarded the difference but Congress regretfully demurs. Ascribed to the press of William Ross by Evans.<br>Â Â Â Â Provenance: With the signature of Samuel Sitgreaves congressman at this time and one of those who sat on the impeachment panel of Sen. William Blount charged with conspiring to aid Great Britain in wresting the Floridas and Louisiana from Spain. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 32995. Removed from a nonce volume. Printed by William Ross? unknown books
179712768Philadelphia: Printed by William Ross 1797. Small 4to. 2 ff. <br><br>The committee agrees with the treasury findings disallowing a number of Revolutionary War claims with the exception of one claim that of John T. Gilman. And it reiterates that the people must be allowed to exercise their right to petition the government. Ascribed to the press of William Ross by Evans.<br>Â Â Â Â Provenance: With the signature of Samuel Sitgreaves congressman at this time and one of those who sat on the impeachment panel of Sen. William Blount charged with conspiring to aid Great Britain in wresting the Floridas and Louisiana from Spain. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 32994. Removed from a nonce volume. Printed by William Ross? unknown books
179613323Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs 1796. 8vo. 12 pp. <br><br>Resolution of Congress letter of the Treasury Secretary and estimates on pp. 412 of War and Navy Department expenses for the year 1796 mainly army and navy pay. Evans ascribes the printing of this pamphlet to the press of Francis Childs. Page 3 misnumbered 4. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 31400. Sewn. Untrimmed copy. Last leaf chipped at top edges not affecting text. Pages toned. Printed by Francis Childs unknown books
180015490Washington 1800. 8vo. 28 pp. lacking title-page. <br><br>John Rudolph of Roanoke Representative and later Senator from Virginia was known as an outstanding orator -- but also as an eccentric and cantankerous figure who fought a duel with Henry Clay. Here the House responds to Rudolph's complaint that two young officers "grossly and publickly" insulted him in a theatre in response to a speech he had given regarding reducing the military establishment; the claim was not found to merit any further response on the part of the House. Removed from a nonce volume. Title-page lacking; first text page with pencilled annotations in upper outer corner. Pages with some minor spotting. unknown books
180013304Philadelphia: no publisher/printer 1800. 8vo. 6 2 blank pp. <br><br>Lists the newspapers which published the laws passed during the 3rd session of the 5th Congress and their fees. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38757. Uncut and partially unopened and rare thus. no publisher/printer unknown books
180019849Philadelphia 1800. 4pp printed on rectos only. Light tan and wear Good or so. <br/><br/> Rudolph is permitted to withdraw his petition and re-submit it subject to statutes of limitation with further documentation. <br/>FIRST EDITION. Evans 38832. Not in Jenkins. unknown books
179718687Philadelphia: William Ross 1797. 8vo. 4 pp. <br><br>The petitioner asks compensation for five horses allegedly stolen by a Cherokee within the limits of the country ceded to the United States. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 32996; ESTC W25310. Removed from a nonce volume. Ink signature and librarian's pencilled notation in top margin of p. 1. William Ross unknown books
180024695Philadelphia: no publisher/printer 1800. 8vo 22 cm; 8.75'. 2 ff. <br><br>The petitioners are owners of land in the Mississippi Territory. Their claim to title they say is derived from Spanish land grants. They want Congress to pass an act confirming their title; however but the Committee finds the request conflicts with the act of Congress establishing Georgia's boundary the government for the Mississippi Territory and settling title to conflicting land claims. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 38894; ESTC W25688. Removed from a nonce volume and with old stitching holes in the inner margins. Signature and other notes in ink on title. no publisher/printer unknown books
179712762Philadelphia: Printed by William Ross 1797. Small 8vo. 20 pp. <br><br>Evans ascribed this publication to the press of William Ross. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 33077. Removed from a nonce volume; browning. Good copy. Printed by William Ross? unknown books
180019664Philadelphia: Samuel Harrison Smith 1800. 223 1 vii pp. Original plain wrappers untrimmed. Front wrapper title page and first few leaves tattered some minor text loss of the marginal note of page 4. Some dampstaining. Good. <br/><br/> With the contemporary signature of 'Capt. John Hopkins' a Revolutionary War officer and captain of a company of Rangers according to some notes laid in. The Laws of this Session the last to be printed in the 18th century established the bankruptcy act authorized removal of the national government to Washington created the Indiana Territory and authorized a territorial government in the Mississippi Territory. <br/>FIRST EDITION. Evans 38700. Not in Jenkins. Samuel Harrison Smith unknown books
179812771Philadelphia: Pr. by William Ross 1798. Small 8vo. 8 pp. <br><br>The memorialists represent that the distance of the port of Philadelphia from the sea and the casualties to which vessels are exposed in the winter season have rendered it necessary to erect and maintain piers in different parts of the river Delaware ." Various new piers are proposed and the sum of $59500 is sought. Ascribed to the press of William Ross by Evans. <br>Â Â Â Â <br>Â Â Â Â Evans 34866. Removed from a nonce volume. Browning in margin of final leaf. Pr. by William Ross? unknown books
