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John Adams Marvels That the Seeds of Independence He and Benjamin Franklin Planted in the Courts of Princely France Would Grow Into the Great American Experiment and an Expanding Nation by John Adams

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Title: John Adams Marvels That the Seeds of Independence He and Benjamin Franklin Planted in the Courts of Princely France Would Grow Into the Great American Experiment and an Expanding Nation
Author: John Adams
Seller: The Raab Collection (United States)
Description: 12/02/1818. He praises the son of the ""French Father of the American Revolution” for coming to live in the United States - “the Republican Wilderness” -, laying the foundation for his future prosperity Adams is also happy that his move proves that the motto - if things are going well, make no changes - is hardly universally applicable “I observed the motto of the Hotel de Valentinois which I had then the honor to inhabit 'Se sta bene non se move' - 'If you stand well, stand still.' But you have proved the Maxim not to be infallible. And I rejoice in it.”From the moment Benjamin Franklin arrived in Paris in December 1776, one of his closest friends and allies was Jacques-Le Ray de Chaumont, who provided Franklin (as well as John Adams in the 1780s), with housing at the Hotel de Valentinois, his home in Passy, as well as invaluable access to the King and court of France. This led to France providing essential military supplies and aid to the American cause during the Revolution. For these reasons, Jacques-Le Ray de Chaumont is known as the French Father of the American Revolution. When Adams arrived, he noted the inscription over the door at the Hotel in his diary, ""a Motto over the Door Si sta bene, non se move, which I thought a good rule for my Conduct. If you stand well do not move; or stand still."" He would repeat this line in letters to John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson and his son over the years, among many others. Likewise, Thomas Jefferson and others would adopt it and use it.James Le Ray de Chaumont was the son of Jacques Donatien Leray de Chaumont. Le Ray de Chaumont approved of his father’s aid to the U.S. He acted as a courier for letters and diplomatic correspondence when he came to the United States in 1785 to petition Congress for reimbursement for his father’s services. While on that mission he determined to make a commitment to the new American nation. He was naturalized as a United States citizen, married an American, and joined a group of exiled French nobility who were investing in the U.S. and speculating in land. The extensive landholdings he acquired in New York included two Jefferson County towns named for him, Leraysville (later Leray) and Chaumont. Le Ray de Chaumont divided his time thereafter between the United States and France, with his longest stay at his Leraysville mansion being 16 years - between 1816 and 1832. James Monroe visited him there in 1817. Le Ray de Chaumont’s friends and associates included Alexander Hamilton, Madame de Staël, Gouverneur Morris, and DeWitt Clinton, among others.A strong supporter of internal improvements, like canals and turnpikes, from 1817–29 Le Ray de Chaumont served as the first president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society, and he was elected president of the New York State Agricultural Society before his departure for France in 1832. When he became president of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society, Le Ray de Chaumont gave a speech - “An Address, delivered at the meeting at the Agricultural Society of Jefferson County, December 29, 1817.” This was published in New York in 1818.The speech opened with the election of DeWitt Clinton as an honorary member; proceeded with a resolution to promote the use of domestic fabric by fining members who wore clothing made of foreign material five dollars per year; continued by outlining the purpose of the society, highlighting the benefits of the local climate and soil, calling on members “to take all proper measures for the advancement of agriculture” as the surest way to promote American freedom, happiness, morality, and wealth; then urged the “fair countrywomen of Jefferson County” to advance domestic manufactures; and concluded with the society’s articles of association and by-laws, a table of agricultural premiums to be offered for 1818, and letters from Clinton, John Adams, and others.On February 4, 1818, Le Ray de Chaumont sent his old friend, John Adams, an early edition of his Address.This is that very letter. Autograph Letter Signed, two pages, Quincy, February 12, 1818, to James Le Ray de Chaumont, expressing his joy that and surprise that Chaumont had chosen to live his life in the United States and lay the foundation for a prosperous future, and that contrary to the motto of the Hotel de Valentinois - if things are going well, make no changes - Chaumont was well off yet made the change to come to America. Adams also approvingly commented that Chaumont’s writings already sounded like they were written by a American, and promoted agriculture.“I received and read with pleasure an address to the Agricultural Society of Jefferson County in the state of New York, and as I know not from whence it came, who should I thank for it but its author. I rejoice in every new society which has agriculture for its object, and see with delight that the spirit is spreading through the United States. If I could worship any of the heathen gods, it would be old Saturn because I believe him to be only an allegorical personification of agriculture, and the children he devoured to be only his own grapes & figs, apples & pears, wheat and barley.“I agree with you, in the main, in every sentiment, particularly relative to grapes and corn. Yet we cannot have perfect roast beef, nor perfect roast spareribs, nor perfect poultry without maize. We must therefore sacrifice a little luxury to a great deal of public good. From the style of this address, I should not have suspected it to have been written by any other than a native of this country.“Thirty nine years ago, I little thought I should live to see the Heir apparent to the Princely Palaces and Gardens of Passy my Fellow Citizen in the Republican Wilderness of America laying the Foundation of more ample domains and perhaps more splendid Palaces. I observed the motto of the Hotel de Valentinois which I had then the honor to inhabit 'Se sta bene non se move' - 'If you stand well, stand still.' But you have proved the Maxim not to be infallible. And I rejoice in it. The Civilities I received from Your Family interest me so much in their Happiness that any Information of it would increase that of your Sincere Well Wisher and most humble servant, John Adams.”Adams's response was greatly appreciated by Chaumont, and he incorporated it into the second edition of his Address, sending a copy to another good old friend in April, Thomas Jefferson.A fascinating letter to the son of Benjamin Franklin’s key ally in France during the Revolution, in which Adams calls the United States “the Republican Wilderness” with opportunity for great prosperity, and praises the son for moving to America in contravention of the old motto that if things are good, don’t change them.

Autograph Letter Signed, as United States Senator, Washington, June 23, 1841, to William Rhodes, Esq., Providence by Dixon Nathan F., (1774-1842)

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Title: Autograph Letter Signed, as United States Senator, Washington, June 23, 1841, to William Rhodes, Esq., Providence
Author: Dixon Nathan F., (1774-1842)
Seller: Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC (United States)
Description: Quarto, three pages, plus stamp less address leaf, in very good, clean, and legible condition. Dixon writes to a constituent concerning the disposition of various political posts, patronage, and appointments, before turning to discussion of affairs in Congress: "… I had the pleasure of receiving several communications from you since my return to Congress, - and have not been inattentive to your suggestions, but from the doubts that have over cast most of the subjects alluded to, I have not been able to reply in expressions sufficiently positive to be acceptable to a man of your decision. I may venter [sic] to speak now with more confident assurance – your friend Newton will be appointed to the office of Collector at New-Port. – Tillinghast will be appointed surveyor at E. Greenwich, and the office at your village will remain vacant for a few days, so that you may settled the point of succession. In relationship to the surveyorship at Wickford, the conflicting claims of candidates, the ample testimonials produced by each, together with the divided public opinion in no small degree perplexed those of us here who are anxious for a judicious result. And somewhat excited interest which the candidates have brought to bear upon the subject, have in no small degree perplexed those of us here who are anxious for a judicious result. Mr. Brown is on the spot urging his claims, Mr. Burge has active and ardent Friends and who make out for him a string case – while the interest you take for Mr. Chudsey with his other claims – commend him I assure you very imposingly to our favorable consideration. Many of our respectable friends in Washington County and who are friends of all three candidates, - by the way of avoiding the difficulty of deciding between the three, have suggested the idea of dropping the three, and have recommended Sylvester G. Sherman for the office – which of course brings a fourth man. This it is said will mitigate the disappointment of the friends of the other defeated candidates, if not of the candidates themselves, and meet the most general approval of the county, as well as of the business men in, and about Wickford. – After all I do not consider the Delegation in any way committed for either candidate – For myself I consider each well qualified, and deserving of the place, and would cheerfully recommend either. – At the same time Sir be assured that my confidence in your superior knowledge of all the bearings and merits of this matter will have great influence in what I may do in connection with it. You name Cranston Sweet of North Kingston for Light house keeper – But if Chudsey should be appointed surveyor I think it likely that either Reynolds or Shell & most probably the latter will get that light house at Wickford. The early proceedings in the house of Representatives, which you speak of – I admit seemed somewhat inauspicious, but after all if the pot must boil over it is better to have it in the early stage of the process, that the froth and foam may be cast off – in order that the cooks may see better what they are preparing for the table of their masters the sovereign people. But things have assumed a better aspect, and hope of a useful session is now more confidently understood. The Bill for the Fiscal Bak of the U.S. – was the special order for today – but goes over till tomorrow. I have already forwarded to you the report of the Committee on that subject. – The troops are marshaled for a general action – But the real tug of war will be on the power to establish branches independent of the will of the states. We do not intend to resign that Constitutional power 0 and yet we shall have hard work to retain it in the bill – We shall try however & I hope and rather believe with success – If the Bill passes retaining that power – I believe – notwithstanding opinions of many to the contrary the President will sign it - … The process of removals is rather slow – But it will be sure and searching – The Post Office removal in Providence – which has been the subject of unexpected delay – will soon be realized – I am very sure it is determined on – and will soon be announced by the nomination of Gover Arnold. A word more in relation to the surveyor at pour Port – two candidates are here named – Peleg San born and Mr. R. H. Niles – which will you have? I think we shall be able to leave here early in August … Nathan F. Dixon" Nathan Fellows Dixon was a United States senator from Rhode Island. He was born in Plainfield, Connecticut, he attended Plainfield Academy and graduated from the College of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations (the former name of Brown University) in 1799. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1801 and commenced practice in New London County, Connecticut. He moved to Westerly, Rhode Island in 1802 and continued the practice of law, and also engaged in banking, serving as president of the Washington bank of Westerly from 1829 until his death. Dixon was a member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from 1813 -1830 and served as a colonel in the state militia. He was elected as a Whig to the U.S. Senate and served from March 4, 1839, until his death in Washington, D.C., in 1842. While in the Senate, he was chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims (Twenty-seventh Congress). He was buried in Westerly, R.I.

Magdalena Abakanowicz by Abakanowicz, Magdalena

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Title: Magdalena Abakanowicz
Author: Abakanowicz, Magdalena
Seller: Royoung bookseller, Inc. (United States)
Condition: Orig. illustrated wrappers. Fine
Description: Chicago: Richard Gray Gallery, 1990. First edition. Stiff Wraps. Orig. illustrated wrappers. Fine. 32 pages. 26.5 x 21.5 cm. Forward by Barbara Rose. Essay by Mary Jane Jacob. Illustrated in sepia and black and white.

Summer 1981 by ADAM, Helen

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Title: Summer 1981
Author: ADAM, Helen
Seller: Jeff Hirsch Books, ABAA (United States)
Description: West Branch, IA: The Toothpaste Press, 1983. First edition. Small broadside that measures 7" x 5.5" and is printed in 2 colors. Done as a promotion for the then forthcoming book "The Bells of Dis" and given away at the A.B.A. in Dallas of 1983. A fine copy.

Souvenir Saltair Beach. Great Salt Lake [Postcard]

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Title: Souvenir Saltair Beach. Great Salt Lake [Postcard]
Seller: Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
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Description: Ephemera. Very good. 5 1/2 x 3 1/2". Small numerical notation on the reverse. Image dates somewhere between the teens and twenties.

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