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THE RESULTS OF EMANCIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

THE RESULTS OF EMANCIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. by [Abbott, Lyman]:

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THE RESULTS OF EMANCIPATION IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
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[Abbott, Lyman]:
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William Reese Company (United States)
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New York: American Freedman's Union Commission,, [1867].. Detailed Report on Public and Private Relief Efforts in Early Reconstruction A succinct yet comprehensive report on the status of freedmen in the United States during and shortly after the Civil War. Prepared by a special committee of the American Freedman's Union Commission, including Salmon P. Chase and chaired by Lyman Abbott, this document was created in preparation for an international congress of antislavery societies which met at the 1867 Paris Exposition. The text includes "A brief history of emancipation as a military and political movement," "A statement of the legal and social condition in which the negro was left by emancipation," "A description of the instrumentalities employed for the improvement of his condition;--voluntary and governmental," and "What has been done by these instrumentalities: 1, to provide for his physical wants, 2. to secure impartial justice, 3. to reorganize labor, 4. to provide education." The summary provided by Abbott is descriptive despite its brevity, and discusses the changing popular and official attitudes towards slavery throughout the course of the war, following the vehement repudiation of Fremont's early activities in Missouri to the Emancipation Proclamation. The remaining sections discuss attitudes towards freedmen in the South and the progress of public legislation and private relief organizations. Abbot covers colonization schemes, literal and effective disfranchisement, racial violence, the injustice of the sharecropping system (printing an example contract), and more: "In short, it seemed as if no means were left untried to manifest the exasperation of the ex-slaveholders towards those whose nominal freedom they were compelled to acknowledge." The activities of Northern relief efforts are also summarized from the time of the war, covering the Sea Islands experiment, the American Missionary Association, and of course the history of the Freedman's Bureau. The final section is dedicated entirely to the effort to provide education for free Blacks in the South. The report closes with an appendix which includes selections from state laws, statistics of violence against freedmen, the guidelines of the National Freedman's Relief Association, the text of the General Order which organized the Freedman's Bureau, and statistics of the Bureau's hospitals in the South. The chief author of this report, Lyman Abbott, was secretary of the American Freedman's Union Commission from 1865 to 868. The Commission's chief goal was to provide education for freedmen, and they published the monthly "American Freedman" periodical from 1866 to 1869. Abbott was a lawyer-turned-preacher, cousin by marriage to Hannibal Hamlin, and a prolific author of Christian books and periodicals, including several in defense of evolution. A scarce and detailed post-war report on the effects of emancipation, prior to the collapse of radical reconstruction. Modern brown cloth, gilt leather label. Lightly tanned. Very good. SABIN 70121.
No. 26. DECEMBER 26, 1808....A BILL, TO INTERDICT THE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE, AND THEIR DEPENDENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES [caption title].

No. 26. DECEMBER 26, 1808....A BILL, TO INTERDICT THE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE, AND THEIR DEPENDENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES [caption title]. by [United States Laws]: [Embargo Act]:

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No. 26. DECEMBER 26, 1808....A BILL, TO INTERDICT THE COMMERCIAL INTERCOURSE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE, AND THEIR DEPENDENCIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES [caption title].
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[United States Laws]: [Embargo Act]:
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William Reese Company (United States)
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[Washington]. , December 26, 1808.. Slip-Bill Printing of Jefferson's 1809 Non-Intercourse Act A slip-bill printing of the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809, presented to the House of Representatives in December 1808, featuring some significant differences from the final bill. The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 took a step back from Jefferson's fiercely unpopular Embargo Act of 1807. The Embargo Act came hot on the heels of the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair, and sought to punish Britain and France by shuttering all American trade with foreign nations, both incoming and outgoing. The draconian measure was initially met with approval, but quickly became controversial as the economic effects took their toll. The Massachusetts Legislature recalled Senator John Quincy Adams because he supported the Embargo, and Governor James Sullivan regularly signed bills allowing certain goods to be shipped into Massachusetts ports, in violation of the law. Enforcement of the Embargo relied on the compliance of state governments, which could not always be counted on, particularly in Federalist New England. The Embargo did have the salutary effect of boosting American manufacturing to fill the needs for goods that had been previously imported, but the short-term effects were crippling to American farmers and traders. The Non-Intercourse Act of 1809 amended the embargo to apply only to Britain and France, and provided for its cessation should either nation lift their own wartime strictures. Slip bills are printed in small numbers during the legislative process, for the use of legislators and staff, with the lines of the text widely spaced and numbered for easy annotation and reference during debate. This slip-bill is dated December 26, 1808, and represents the third revision submitted to the House of Representatives. It differs in some notable ways from the final act passed on March 1st: in addition to adding a date of enforcement (left blank on the slip bill), the final act also adds a provision to Section 4 which grants an exception to American vessels already well on their way home as of the end of 1808. More significantly, this draft of the bill is considerably stricter than the final law and makes no reference at all to the repeal of the Embargo Act – in fact, Section 12 reads, in part: "...it shall be lawful for the president of the United States, and he is hereby authorized, by proclamation, to prohibit the entrance of the harbours and waters of the United States, and of the territories thereof, to all ships and vessels sailing under the flag of, or owned in whole or in part by any citizen or subject of any other foreign nation, having in force any edicts, laws, orders, or decrees, which violate the lawful commerce and neutral rights of the United States, as generally acknowledged by the law of nations...." While the bill made it through two revisions to reach this point, Jefferson and his allies would not be able to get it over the line without considerable concessions - the final bill replaced Section 12 entirely with regulations for granting permits for international trade, and added the all-important provision that "the act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States, and of the several acts supplementary thereto, as forbids the departure of vessels owned by citizens of the United States, and the exportation of domestic and foreign merchandise to any foreign port or place, be, and the same is hereby repealed." A rare slip-bill documenting the legislative process of one of America's most controversial early economic laws, and an important step on the road to war in 1812. Folio. Dbd., with later paper strip along the spine. Light soiling and wear, horizontal folds. Very good. Untrimmed.
MANIFESTACION....

MANIFESTACION.... by Arrangoiz y Berzabal, Francisco de:

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MANIFESTACION....
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Arrangoiz y Berzabal, Francisco de:
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[New York]. , 1855.. Refuting Santa Anna after the War Very scarce work regarding unresolved financial issues as a result of the Mexican-American War. After the war Arrangoiz was commissioned by Santa Anna to act as a "special agent," filling orders and accounts of land surrendered. Arrangoiz reportedly attempted to collect the standard commission fee for these services. Santa Anna refused to pay, slandering his name. Manifestacion... is Arrangoiz's public refutation of Santa Anna's conduct, including correspondence with Santa Anna and Juan Almonte regarding settling of accounts, internally and with the United States. Contemporary mottled calf, gilt leather label. Minor shelf wear. Scattered soiling. Very good. PALAU 17336.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION, HELD IN CINCINNATI, OHIO, OCTOBER 27th, 28th, AND 29th, 1842.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION, HELD IN CINCINNATI, OHIO, OCTOBER 27th, 28th, AND 29th, 1842. by [American Indian Mission Association]: [McCoy, Isaac]:

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION, HELD IN CINCINNATI, OHIO, OCTOBER 27th, 28th, AND 29th, 1842.
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[American Indian Mission Association]: [McCoy, Isaac]:
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William Reese Company (United States)
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Louisville: J. Eliot & Co.'s Power Press,, 1842.. Arguing for a Second Indian Territory A scarce report by this Baptist organization tasked with ameliorating the condition of indigenous Americans through missions and education. Progressive-minded missionary Isaac McCoy was a leader of the group, and one of the appendices contains a seven-page report by McCoy "on the propriety of forming, in the Valley of the Mississippi, an American Indian Mission Association." This Association was indeed founded later in the year in Louisville, with McCoy as director. Aside from evangelism, the other chief aim of the Association was the establishment of another Indian Territory in the West. OCLC locates twelve copies of this work. Dbd. Remnants of original wrapper along spine, titlepage lightly foxed. Three pages printed at poor angles, affecting a letter or two on each line on two of the pages, more severe on the third page. Good. OCLC 4499095.
TASCHENBUCH DER REISEN, ODER UNTERHALTENDE DARSTELLUNG DER ENTDECKUNGEN DES 18ten JAHRHUNDERTS, IN RUCKSICHT DER LANDER, MENSCHEN UND PRODUCTENKUNDE.

TASCHENBUCH DER REISEN, ODER UNTERHALTENDE DARSTELLUNG DER ENTDECKUNGEN DES 18ten JAHRHUNDERTS, IN RUCKSICHT DER LANDER, MENSCHEN UND PRODUCTENKUNDE. by Zimmermann, Eberhard A.W.:

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TASCHENBUCH DER REISEN, ODER UNTERHALTENDE DARSTELLUNG DER ENTDECKUNGEN DES 18ten JAHRHUNDERTS, IN RUCKSICHT DER LANDER, MENSCHEN UND PRODUCTENKUNDE.
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Zimmermann, Eberhard A.W.:
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Leipzig: Fleischer,, 1809.. A single volume from an eighteen volume series by a noted German academic. Zimmermann (1743-1815) was a noted German geographer and zoologist. He wrote Specimen Zoologiae Geographicae Quadrupedum (1777), one of the first works on the geographical distribution of mammals. This volume covers Alaska and Sibera, with illustrations of the native peoples, their dwellings, and a walrus, all pirated versions of plates from Cook's third voyage atlas. A very nice copy of this work, lacking only the map. Not in Ricks, Wickersham, or Lada-Mocarski. 16mo. Contemporary blue wrappers. Minor chipping to top and bottom of spine. Internally clean. Lacks map, else very good. Untrimmed. SABIN 106341. TOURVILLE 5032.
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The MUSIC MASTER, a Love Story by ALLINGHAM (William)

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The MUSIC MASTER, a Love Story
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ALLINGHAM (William)
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ALLINGHAM (William): The MUSIC MASTER, a Love Story and two series of Day and Night Songs. London: G Routledge & Co, Farringtron Street, New York, 18 Beekman Street, 1855. Illustrated by Arthur Hughes, John E Millais and Dante Gabriel Rossetti. 8vo, xiii, [ii] 221pp + colophon, [2] advert leaf; original decorative stamped cloth, gilt spine (dulled), ends slightly rubbed. Bookplatte of Maurice Sendak. FIRST EDITION including Rossetti's important "Maids of Elfen-Mere". A book of poetry by the Irish writer, poet and diarist William Allingham, illustrated with woodcuts designed by an all-star Pre-Raphaelite trio. Rossetti's illustration was his first to be published in a book.
Flash for Freedom! (First UK Edition)

Flash for Freedom! (First UK Edition) by George Macdonald Fraser (author); A.E. Barbosa (jacket art)

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Flash for Freedom! (First UK Edition)
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George Macdonald Fraser (author); A.E. Barbosa (jacket art)
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Royal Books (United States)
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9780257667997
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London: Barrie and Jenkins, 1979. First UK Edition. The third novel in the Flashman series. Fine in an about Fine dust jacket, with only a hint of toning to the flaps to note.
[LITERATURE] [HUMOR] THE COMIC ANNUAL FOR 1842

[LITERATURE] [HUMOR] THE COMIC ANNUAL FOR 1842 by T. Hood; Illustrated by Jo Leech

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[LITERATURE] [HUMOR] THE COMIC ANNUAL FOR 1842
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T. Hood; Illustrated by Jo Leech
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Black Swan Books, Inc. (United States)
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London: Henry Colburn, 1842. Hard Cover. Very Good binding. Jo Leech. 12mo; in the publisher’s embossed red embossed cloth binding with gilt lettering and decorations; x, 326 pages with 6 pages of advertisements; with illustrations by Jo leech throughout; edge wear to extremities; archival repair to top of spine; the hinges have been reinforced; previous owner’s inscription to the front end paper. ~~~~. Very Good binding.
Woman and the New Race

Woman and the New Race by Sanger, Margaret

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Woman and the New Race
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Sanger, Margaret
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New York: Truth Publishing Company, 1920. Hardcover. Very Good/Poor. Preface by Havelock Ellis. With a laid-in slip about how to write directly to Margaret Sanger. Very Good in a Poor jacket, large chips, missing most of the back panel and all of the back flap. Blue cloth, lightly bumped, with blue ink lettering on the spine and front board. Bound with some reading wear and a slight forward lean, toned pages. An early edition of Sanger's first published book, providing insight into the Woman's Movement of the early 20th century.

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