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The Private First Edition of Jefferson’s Classic 1. Jefferson, Thomas: NOTES ON THE STATE OF VIR - GINIA; WRITTEN IN THE YEAR 1781. . . . [bound with:] DRAUGHT OF A FUNDAMENTAL CONSTITU - TION FOR THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. [N.p., but Paris. “1782” on titlepage, but actually 1785]. [2], 391pp. (without the folding table found in some copies); 14pp. Contem- porary calf, expertly rebacked with original gilt spine laid down, red morocco label. Period manuscript cross-outs to five words on p.5 of Notes, presumed to be by Jefferson. Very good. In a black morocco box. Provenance: David S. Franks (inscription on verso of title: “This Book was given by the Author Mr. Jefferson to David S. Franks at Paris 7th Feb.y 1787”); Edward Livingston (armorial bookplate engraved by Peter Maverick); T. Jefferson Coolidge Jr. (book label). The extremely rare privately printed first edition of Thomas Jefferson’s only book-length work published in his lifetime, issued by him in Paris in 1785 while serving as the United States Ambassador to France. Jef- ferson originally decided to issue the Notes strictly for private circu- lation, and 200 copies were printed in May 1785. After the Notes was printed, Jefferson took advantage of the cheap Parisian printing to produce three pamphlets: the Constitution of Virginia; the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, which he co-authored; and his ideas on currency units. Some copies of the Notes were bound up with one or more of the extra pamphlets. This copy contains the first of these. The present copy includes provenance to David S. Franks, with a note on the verso of the titlepage, subsequently cancelled, believed to be in his hand, recording the presentation of the book to him by Jefferson on Feb. 7, 1787. Franks joined the American forces under Benedict Arnold in 1775 and was promoted to major general and Arnold’s aide-de-camp. Although arrested at the time of Arnold’s treason, Franks was exonerated and later served on George Washington’s staff. At the end of the war, Franks was dis- patched to deliver the official Treaty of Paris to Benjamin Franklin, and served as an honorary assistant to George Washington in his first inauguration procession. $325,000. Journals of the First and Second Continental Congress Bound Together in a Contemporary Binding 2. [Continental Congress]: JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONGRESS, HELD AT PHILADEL - PHIA, SEPTEMBER 5, 1774. Philadelphia. 1774. [4], 144pp. [bound with:] JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONGRESS, HELD AT PHILADELPHIA, MAY 10, 1775. Philadelphia. 1775. [4], iv, 239pp. Contemporary calf, raised bands. Front board detached. Extremities rather worn, some scuffing. An occasional fox mark, else internally crisp and very good. With contemporary ownership inscription of Nicholas Cresswell, possibly the young Englishman of that name who travelled extensively in the American colonies in 1774–77 (see The Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, New York, 1924). In a half morocco and cloth box. The Journals of the first two Continental Congresses are among the most basic documents of the American Revolution, set against the background of open conflict in Massachusetts and the first months of the war. Included are reports on Lexing- ton–Concord, the address to the Inhabit- ants of Canada inviting them to join the other thirteen colonies, numerous military matters, the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity for Taking Up Arms, the Olive Branch Petition, the American negotiations with the Six Nations, and other cru- cial material. $100,000. In a Reply Drafted by Jefferson with Franklin, Adams, and Lee, the Continental Congress Rejects a Parliamentary Attempt at Compromise in the Spring of 1775 3. [Continental Congress]: [Jefferson, Thomas]: THE SEVERAL ASSEMBLIES OF NEW-JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA AND VIRGINIA, HAVING REFERRED TO THE CONGRESS A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS OF GREAT-BRITAIN, WHICH RESOLUTION IS IN THESE WORDS. . . . [Philadelphia. July 31, 1775]. 8pp. Modern half calf and marbled boards, gilt leather label. Minor foxing. Very good. The Continental Congress’ response to the “Conciliatory Resolution” set forth by the British Parliament, in an attempt to reach a peaceable settlement with the colonies immediately preced- ing the outbreak of the Revolution. The Resolution stated that so long as the colonists were willing to provide for the defense and administration of the colonies, they would be spared any but those taxes necessary for the regulation of normal commerce. The Several Assemblies rejects Britain’s pro- posal of peace: “We are of the opinion that the proposition contained in this resolution is unreasonable and insidi- ous. . . .” In the closing paragraph the American Congress states its com- plete defiance of the Resolution, citing its falsity as declared by the military actions already underway in the colonies. Rare and important. $45,000. The First American Army Regulations 4. [United States Continental Congress]: RULES AND ARTICLES FOR THE BETTER GOVERNMENT OF THE TROOPS RAISED, OR TO BE RAISED AND KEPT IN PAY BY AND AT THE EXPENCE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Philadelphia. 1776. 36pp. Original plain paper wrappers, stitched. Spine worn, light wear and slight soiling. Discreet ink stamp inside rear cover. Near fine, untrimmed. In a blue half morocco and cloth slipcase. The first edition of one of the first and most important acts of had been published for “the Twelve United English Colonies of Congress after the Declaration of Independence, this document North America.” The present revised code was recast to more is the foundation of American military law. On June 14, 1776 a closely resemble the British Articles of War. The Continental committee was formed composed of John Adams, Thomas Jef- Congress approved the revised Articles of War on Sept. 20, ferson, John Rutledge, James Wilson, and Robert R. Livings- 1776, and they remained in force, with one major revision, until ton. These committee members revised the 1775 code, which 1806. $25,000. A Remarkable John Adams Note Attacking the Veracity of a French Newsletter 5. Adams, John: [FRAGMENTARY AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM JOHN ADAMS TO EDME JACQUES GENET, REGARDING FORGED CONGRESSIONAL REPORTS]. [Passy. Jan. 4, 1779]. [2]pp. plus integral blank. Octavo, on a folded quarto sheet. Burnt at top margin, with loss of several words in upper left corner of first page. Corner loss repaired with later paper. Washed and silked. Fair. Fragment of a letter written and signed by John Adams, in the next issue of Affaires, Genet offers an apology. It is likely he which he responds to a forged document published in one of had taken his intelligence from an English newspaper that cited Genet’s newspapers. The spurious resolve stated that the British James Rivington’s Royal Gazette, a notorious Loyalist journal were planning to annihilate American towns. It directed Amer- published in New York City. Adams enumerates point by point icans living in targeted areas to build huts at thirty miles dis- the reasons why the report is a patent falsehood. $8500. tance, and if attacked they were to destroy all Tory property. In

Full descriptions of these items may be viewed on our website or obtained on request. Our most recent catalogues include 305: Recent Acquisitions in Americana, 306: Literature, 307: Hawaii, and 308: Rare Books. These catalogues and others, as well as more items from our inventory, may be viewed on our website at www.reeseco.com The First Version of the Massachusetts Constitution 6. [Massachusetts]: [A] CONSTITUTION OR FRAME OF GOVERNMENT, AGREED UPON BY THE DELEGATES OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS–BAY, IN CONVENTION, BEGUN AND HELD AT CAMBRIDGE ON THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER, 1779, AND CONTINUED BY ADJOURNMENTS TO THE SECOND OF MARCH, 1780. . . . Boston. 1780. 53pp. Half title. Modern half morocco and marbled boards. The titlepage was apparently misprinted and lacks the “A” at the beginning of the title, the upper portion of a few letters in “Constitution,” and portions of the imprint are faint. Very good. Untrimmed. A document of capital importance in the framing of subsequent state constitutions and of the Federal Constitution, significantly shaped and crafted by John Adams. “Despite the title, Massachusetts is declared to be a free and independent Commonwealth (not State), and its people are referred to repeat- edly as ‘subjects.’ Freedom of religion is guaranteed to all Protestants, except that Catholics are barred from holding office. . . . Enfranchisement is based solely on property”—Eberstadt. This octavo edition is the first issue, followed by a more common folio issue. A state constitution of great influence. $4750.

Critical Collection of State Papers Published by John Adams 7. [Adams, John]: A COLLECTION OF STATE-PAPERS, RELATIVE TO THE FIRST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. . . . The Hague. 1782. 96pp. Antique three-quarter calf and marbled boards, spine gilt, leather label. Very minor foxing. Very good. An important collection of official papers relating to the official recognition by the Dutch of American Independence. The different States of Holland were all called upon to individually affirm their support for a Dutch treaty with the United States, and almost all the papers express a desire on behalf of the prov- inces to ratify a treaty. The Dutch had by this time joined in the general war against the British on the French, Spanish, and American side. Published while Adams was still in Amsterdam as the American representative, its appearance speaks to Adams’ constant effort to speed foreign recognition of the United States in light of British attempts to broker a peace agreement without recog- nizing outright independence. Scarce. $4500. Presented by Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull: A Key Source of Classical Images for American Neo-Classicists 8. [Jefferson, Thomas]: [Trumbull, John]: [Maréchal, Pierre Sylvain]: LES ANTIQUITÉS D’HERCULANUM AVEC LEURS EXPLICATIONS EN FRANÇOIS. Paris. 1780–1781. Volumes I, II, IIII, V, VI, and VII (without volumes III and VIII). With hundreds of illustrations. Contemporary mottled French calf, neatly rebacked in matching style, gilt extra, leather labels stamped in gilt. A bit of light scattered foxing, but generally quite clean internally. A handsome set. An outstanding association copy, uniting Thomas Jeffer- son with one of his most talented protégés, John Trum- bull, whose painting of Jefferson presenting the Decla- ration of Independence on July 4, 1776 did so much to establish Jefferson in the pantheon of America’s Found- ing Fathers. Jefferson inscribed the front fly leaf of the first volume: “Th. J. begs Mr. Trumbull will do him the favor to accept this copy of the Herculaneum.” Jeffer- son himself owned a set of Maréchal’s work, and he not only gave this set to Trumbull, but ordered a set for the library at the University of Virginia as well. Jefferson was very influenced by classical styles, as evidenced in his architectural designs for Monticello and the Univer- sity of Virginia. John Trumbull was also greatly influenced by classical art, and was a central figure in the Neoclassical revival in America. This work would have been very important in the development of his artistic style. $85,000. The First American Treaty with a Power Other than France: Philadelphia Broadside Printing of the First U.S.-Netherlands Treaty 9. [United States–Netherlands Treaty]: BY THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED: A PROCLAMATION...A TREATY OF AMITY AND COMMERCE, BETWEEN THEIR HIGH MIGHTINESSES, THE STATES GENERAL OF THE UNITED NETHERLANDS, AND THE UNITED-STATES OF AMERICA. . . . [Philadelphia. 1783]. Broadside, 20 x 17 inches, printed in six columns. Docketed on the verso in a contemporary hand: “Proc- lamation of Congress 1783.” A few minor tears along old fold marks, several words affected in first and sixth columns of text. Gently tanned. Overall good. John Adams had concluded the treaty at the Hague as plenipo- notes a broadside printing of this treaty at the New-York Histor- tentiary for the United States. Most of the twenty-nine articles ical Society, but it is dated 1782 and may not include the notice of the treaty concern trade, shipping, merchant ships, and the that the treaty was approved by Congress in January 1783. It is like. The text of an additional convention between the two pow- likely that this version was printed immediately after ratifica- ers relating to prize vessels is also printed herein. This may be a tion. $8500. unique example of this printing of the treaty. Shipton & Mooney The First Regularly Published Edition 10. [Jefferson, Thomas]: OBSERVATIONS SUR LA VIRGINIE, PAR M. J*** TRADUITES DE L’ANGLOIS. French translation by the Abbé André Morellet. Paris. 1786. 4pp. errata. Folding letterpress table; folding engraved “Map of the country between Albermarle Sound and, Lake Erie, comprehending the whole of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Pennsyl- vania, with parts of several other of the United States” by Samuel Neale, uncolored and printed on two joined sheets (as issued). Half title. Contemporary French marbled calf, spine gilt, red morocco label; marbled endpapers. Minor wear at head and foot of spine. Very good. In a half mottled calf and cloth clamshell case, spine gilt. Provenance: Sam Harrison (inscription dated 1788); Jean Patterson (inscriptions in both French and English). The first edition of Notes was printed privately for Jefferson in 1785 in an edition limited to 200 copies, which he distributed to personal friends. Initially Jefferson had resisted the idea of publishing the work so that it could reach a larger audience. However, the widespread interest the book aroused soon led to rumors that a pirated edition would appear, and to forestall this, regular published editions were issued with Jefferson’s blessing in French in 1786; and in English (London, 1787 [see item 11 below]). These were soon followed by an American edition (Philadelphia, 1788). The work ultimately went through several dozen editions before Jefferson’s death, and remains in print today. This is the only book-length work published during Jefferson’s lifetime. It is a corner- stone of any collection of printed Americana. $65,000.

The First English Edition 11. Jefferson, Thomas: NOTES ON THE STATE OF VIRGINIA. London. 1787. Two volumes. Text: Folding letterpress table, single-page map of Madison’s Cave. Map: Engraved folding map, handcolored in outline, sectioned and backed on linen at an early date. Text in contemporary tree sheep, expertly rebacked to style, spine gilt, black morocco label. Map laid into contemporary tree sheep portfolio binding, cloth ties renewed. Very good. Together in a black half morocco and cloth folding box. This is the first English edition of Jefferson’s famous work. $45,000. The Copy of the Wayward Son: Charles Adams’ Copy of His Father’s Famous Work 12. Adams, John: A DEFENCE OF THE CONSTI - TUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. London. 1787–1788. Volumes two and three only (of three). [4], 451; [2], 528, [36]pp. Con- temporary calf, gilt morocco labels. All boards present, but front board detached from second volume and rear board detached from third volume. Lightly age-toned. Good. In a half morocco and cloth clamshell case, spine gilt. It is unlikely that we will ever know for certain whether John ment caused John Adams to move to Philadelphia, he carried on Adams personally presented these volumes to his young son, a lengthy correspondence with Charles, asking his opinion on Charles. It is known that John Adams provided financial sup- legal issues and recommending readings to further and broaden port to his sons, John Quincy, Charles, and Thomas, especially his education. It is not a wild conjecture to suppose that, hav- when they were struggling early in their professional lives. ing likely given Charles a copy of the book when it was initially Further, biographer Joseph Ellis notes that John Adams “sold published in a single-volume edition in London in 1787, John his own horses in order to purchase the most up-to-date law Adams supplied his son with these two volumes when they were books for Charles.” When the transfer of the seat of govern- published. $7500.

John Adams Explains the Principles of American Government 13. Adams, John: A DEFENCE OF THE CONSTITUTIONS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER - ICA, AGAINST THE ATTACK ON M. TURGOT IN HIS LETTER TO DR. PRICE. . . . London. 1794. Three volumes. 8, xxxii, 3–392; [2], 451, [1]; [2], 528, [36]pp. Portrait in first volume. Con- temporary gilt tree calf, rebacked, leather labels. Minor scattered foxing, but generally quite clean and fresh internally. Very good. The definitive final edition, after its first appearance in London in 1787. One of the most important and widely read of the many writings of the important Revolutionary figure and second president of the United States. At the time Adams wrote this work he was serving as the first United States ambassador in England, an uncomfortable position for a recent rebel, but he was ever ready to argue the American point of view. Here he forcibly states the principles on which he perceived the United States to be founded. The book was popular and went through numerous editions. Later Adams’ detractors sought to find in it a hidden desire for a monarchy. $6000. Adams Happily Ends His Diplomatic Career in Europe: “. . . I hope to escape them all in a peaceful harbor at Braintree.” 14. Adams, John: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM JOHN ADAMS TO BENJAMIN RUSH, INDICATING THAT ADAMS IS RETURNING TO AMERICA SHORTLY]. London. Feb. 28, 1788. [1]p. plus integral address leaf. Old fold lines. Some paper loss from wax seal, affecting dateline. Near fine. In a half morocco and cloth clamshell case, spine gilt. After eight years of missions to France, the Netherlands, and Rush. In part: “I have taken leave, and shall embark, as soon as Great Britain, John Adams was finally able to return home to the Equinoxial and its roughest blusters are past. The Emperor’s Massachusetts, heartily tired of the courts of Europe. He writes declaration of war announces louder storms in Europe: but I from London, where he has been serving as the American min- hope to escape them all in a peaceful harbour at Braintree.” The ister to the Court of St. James, to his close friend, Benjamin letter is docketed by Rush on the address leaf. $14,000. A Wonderful Jefferson Letter About the Constitution and the French Revolution: “There are heads among us itching for crowns . . . we shall sooner cut them off than gratify their itching.” 15. Jefferson, Thomas: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON TO JEAN ANTOINE GAUTIER, RELATING JEFFERSON’S INTENSE DISTASTE FOR FEDERALIST POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, HIS FAITH IN THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION, AND HIS SUPPORT OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION]. Philadelphia. June 8, 1792. [2]pp. manuscript letter on a folded folio sheet, the third page blank, and the fourth page with the address written in Jefferson’s hand and with further receipt docketing. Old folds. A bit of wear at edges and fold cross-sections. Very good. In the present letter to his French friend, Jefferson condemns the French revolutionary government had just a few months ear- Alexander Hamilton and what he considered to be the pro-Brit- lier adopted the guillotine as the official instrument of executing ish, pro-monarchical, anti-republican forces in the American political enemies. A fine letter, pithily encapsulating Jefferson’s government. Most forcefully he writes: “there are heads among political philosophy and vibrantly illustrating the growing rift us itching for crowns, coronets, and mitres. But I hope we between Federalists and Republicans, a schism that would lead shall sooner cut them off than gratify their itching.” Jefferson’s Jefferson to inform Washington that he planned to resign as Sec- phrase is even more ringing and bold when one considers that retary of State a little more than a year later. $145,000. Jefferson on Neutrality and Maritime Power During the Genet Affair 16. Jefferson, Thomas: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON AS SECRETARY OF STATE, TO MARYLAND GOVERNOR THOMAS SIM LEE, REGARDING WASHINGTON’S NEUTRALITY PROCLAMATION, THE SEIZURE OF A BRITISH SHIP IN THE WATERS OFF MARYLAND, AND THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATES VERSUS THOSE OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT]. Philadelphia. May 29, 1793. [1]p. manuscript letter on a quarto sheet, 9¼ x 7½ inches. Old folds. Small tape repair on verso; small piece of paper affixed to upper portion of verso. Near fine. A relatively brief but significant letter from Thomas Jefferson aid in commandeering British shipping; and the duties, powers, that relates to a number of important foreign and domestic polit- and responsibilities of the individual states as opposed to the ical issues that bedeviled George Washington’s administration federal government. The task of enforcing American neutral- in the early 1790s. The issues addressed by Jefferson, directly ity fell largely to Jefferson as Secretary of State, and it was a and indirectly, include the war between France and Great Brit- major instance of his reasoned notion that America must remain ain; Washington’s Neutrality Proclamation with regard to that neutral coming into conflict with his emotional attachment to conflict; the efforts of Edmond Genet to enlist private American France. $47,500. Jefferson in Temporary Retirement from Politics in 1795: “I am become the most industrious farmer in the world...” 17. Jefferson, Thomas: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, TO ELIZABETH TRIST, AFTER RETIRING FROM PUBLIC LIFE]. Monticello. Sept. 23, 1795. [2]pp. plus integral address leaf. Old fold lines. Light to moderate soiling and foxing. Loss to integral leaf from wax seal. Good. An extraordinary letter written by Jefferson to his close friend, other period of his mature adult life did he read so little or write Elizabeth Trist, during his first retirement from public life, the so rarely: “When I pay the sheriff my taxes it is his business to year before his nomination to the presidency, mentioning his furnish the reciept [sic] and I wish to have no necessity for any withdrawal from reading, writing, and life outside Monticello. other paper. The society of my family & friends is becoming Following his return to the United States after serving as min- more & more the sole object of my delight. . . .” In 1796, having ister to France, Jefferson reluctantly agreed to act as President restored his health and personal affairs adequately, he returned George Washington’s Secretary of State. After Jay’s Treaty to public life with the nomination to the presidency. He was and his own unsuccessful negotiations with Spain, he resigned defeated by John Adams, but would serve as Adams’ vice presi- as Secretary of State in 1794. He devoted the next two years to dent, ultimately achieving the presidency for himself in the elec- the resumption of building operations on his estate, improv- tion of 1800. $35,000. ing his crops, and settling his financial difficulties. During no Handsome Engraving of John Adams 18. [Adams, John]: Savage, Edward: JOHN ADAMS, SECOND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. [Philadelphia]. 1800. Stipple engraving, 14½ x 11 inches; matted to 20 x 16 inches. Minor toning and soiling. Very good. Edward Savage is best known for his portrait of the Washington added to the title and with the attribution reading: “Painted by family, completed in 1795. He worked as a painter and engraver E. Savage in 1800.” Stauffer notes that this plate “may only have in Philadelphia until 1801, and was proprietor of the Columbian been published by Savage, and not engraved by him.” A hand- Gallery, which opened in 1796. This portrait of Adams is the some and dignified portrait of America’s second president, from second state of the plate, in which the word “second” has been a painting by Savage. $3000. A Critical Moment in American Constitutional History: The Virginia Resolution of 1798 and the Report of 1800 19. [Madison, James]: [Jefferson, Thomas]: [Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions and Report of 1800]: INSTRUCTIONS FROM THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF VIRGINIA TO STEPHEN THOMPSON MASON AND WILSON CARY NICHOLAS, SENATORS FROM THE STATE OF VIRGINIA IN THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. [Richmond. January 1800]. Large broadsheet, printed in two columns. Old fold lines. Light damp- staining at bottom edge, else very good. In a half morocco slipcase. The Virginia and Kentucky Resolu- tions of 1798 and 1799 were anony- mously authored by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. They asserted the principle of states’ rights over federal law, arguing for a narrow inter- pretation of the powers of the federal government, and the right of states to supersede federal authority on constitutional grounds. The present broadsheet prints the Virginia Resolution of Dec. 24, 1798, along with the “Report of 1800.” It proposes the concept of “interposition,” allowing states to void federal laws within their jurisdictions “for arresting the progress of evil,” and asserting that the federal union was a “compact” between the states, not a union that sprang from the people. From the moment of their publication, the Resolutions became a rallying point for the rights of states to contest or ignore federal law, and their argu- ments survive to this day in scarcely modified form. This is the first edition of the Virginia Resolution of 1798 to combine with the Report of 1800. OCLC locates only one copy of the present broadsheet, at the University of Virginia. $25,000. The Deciding Vote in the Election of 1800 Writes on the Election, Presidential Appointments, and Life in Washington, D.C.: “the greatest act of absolute Constitutionalism” 20. Bayard, James A.: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM JAMES A. BAYARD, U.S. REPRESENTATIVE FROM DELAWARE, TO HIS COUSIN, SAMUEL BAYARD]. Washington [D.C.]. Jan. 30, 1801. [3]pp. written on a single bifolium. Old folds, two small tears, minor soiling. Else very good. In a half morocco and cloth clamshell box, spine gilt, leather labels. A remarkable letter from the elector in the U.S. House of Repre- vote alone would give the election to Jefferson, which he did. sentatives who decided the outcome of the presidential election Bayard later maintained that he had personally gone to Jefferson of 1800, James A. Bayard, writing to his close cousin. “. . . We and offered a deal: he would throw the election to Jefferson if the are much agitated with the question of President. The federalists latter promised not to remove Federalist officeholders. Jefferson have generally decided to support Mr. B[urr] and it is likely upon always denied there was a deal, but his moderation in this regard the first ballot his will have six votes, Mr. J[efferson] eight. It is suggests there may well have been. A remarkable letter from one thought notwithstanding that there is an equal chance of his ele- of the key players in the election and Constitutional crisis of 1801. vation.” As the only elector from Delaware, a change in Bayard’s It is not in Bayard’s published correspondence. $15,000 Announcing the Louisiana Purchase: A Broadside Printing of the Treaty Two Days After Ratification 21. [Louisiana Purchase]: TELEGRAPHE EXTRAORDINARY. SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 22, 1803. . . .YESTERDAY AT ABOUT 5 O’CLOCK, P.M. THE SENATE RATIFIED THE LOUISIANA TREATY, TWENTY-FOUR VOTES IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, AND SEVEN IN THE NEGATIVE...WE CONGRATULATE OUR FELLOW-CITIZENS ON THE PROMPT APPROBATION GIVEN BY THE SENATE TO THIS IMPOR - TANT ACT. . . . [Baltimore]. Oct. 22, 1803. Broadside, 20¾ x 13¼ inches, printed in five columns. Docketed in manuscript on the verso in a contemporary hand: “Conven- tion with France Ratified.” Old light stain in upper portion, touching seven letters of the caption title and date, and about two dozen words of text. Minor separation at center, where broadside was once folded, affecting a few words of text. Evenly age-toned. Overall very good. In a half morocco box. A stunning discovery, this broadside extra of the Baltimore Telegraphe is one of the earliest printings of the ratified Louisi- ana Purchase Treaty, which had been approved by the United States Senate less than forty- eight hours earlier. The Louisi- ana Purchase, one of the most consequential events in Ameri- can history, doubled the size of the United States and stretched the boundaries of the country far across the continent. This is almost certainly the second printing of the news, presumably preceded only by the printing of the treaty in the Oct. 21, 1803 issue of the National Intel- ligencer and Washington Adver- tiser, the dominant newspaper in Washington. We are unable to locate any other copies. $48,500. The United States Takes Possession of Louisiana 22. [Louisiana Purchase]: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT . . . ACCOMPANYING SUNDRY DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO A DELIVERY OF POSSESSION, ON THE 20th ULTIMO, BY THE COMMISSARY OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OF THE TERRITORY OF LOUISIANA. [Washington. 1804]. 12pp. Gathered signatures, stitched as issued. Light soiling and wrin- kling. Very good. Untrimmed and partially unopened. In a half morocco box. For the history of the Louisiana Pur- chase, this document is second in importance only to the actual treaty between France and the United States. This Message records the actual transfer of Louisiana to Amer- ican control, which Jefferson calls an “important acquisition, so favor- able to the immediate interests of our Western citizens, so auspicious to the peace and security of the nation in general, which adds to our country territories so extensive and fertile, and to our citizens new brethren to partake of the blessings of freedom and self-government.” $6500. Jefferson Describes What He Bought 23. [Jefferson, Thomas]: AN ACCOUNT OF LOUISIANA. BEING AN ABSTRACT OF DOCUMENTS DELIV - ERED IN, OR TRANSMITTED TO, MR. JEFFERSON, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER - ICA; AND BY HIM LAID BEFORE CONGRESS, AND PUBLISHED BY THEIR ORDER. London. 1804. [2],43pp., including folding table on p.41. Modern three-quarter morocco and marbled boards, leather label. Minor foxing. Several unob- trusive ex-lib. stamps on final two leaves. Very good. The rare first British edition, after the first American of the previous year. One of the most important documents of the post-Louisiana Purchase period. Based on material assembled by Thomas Jefferson, this publication provided basic knowledge of Louisiana to a country hungry to hear about it. It was the first real account of the vast new western territory to become available to the American people, and as such, the magnitude of its importance is obvious. It provides details of geography, inhab- itants, Indians, laws, agriculture, and navigation. $3000. President Thomas Jefferson Swears “on my sacred honor . . .” 24. Jefferson, Thomas: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON TO SECRETARY OF WAR HENRY DEARBORN]. Washington. June 3, 1804. [1]p. plus integral address leaf. Quarto, on a folded folio sheet. Old fold lines. Minor wear and soiling. Strip of later paper on left edge verso, where the letter had been tipped into an album. Very good. In a red half morocco clamshell box, spine gilt. A remarkable letter written by President Thomas Jefferson receipt of Dearborn’s recent letter regarding the slanders being to his Secretary of War, Henry Dearborn, in which Jefferson spread about him by Seth Hunt, who was seeking a government swears “on my sacred honour” that he gives no credence to slan- appointment. His use of the phrase “on my sacred honour” has derous gossip circulating about Dearborn. Dearborn, a soldier particular meaning, underscoring his unwavering support for and politician, was appointed by Jefferson to the post of Secre- Dearborn. It was with their “sacred honour”—together with tary of War in 1801, a position he held throughout Jefferson’s their lives and fortunes—that Jefferson and the other fifty-five terms in office. He was moderately successful in most of his Signers pledged to support the Declaration of Independence. life’s endeavors, excepting his command during the War of 1812, $60,000. in which he lost Detroit to the British. Jefferson acknowledges Jefferson’s Report on Western Explorations 25. [Lewis and Clark Expedition]: [Jefferson, Thomas]: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT...COMMUNICAT- ING DISCOVERIES MADE IN EXPLORING THE MISSOURI, RED RIVER, AND WASHITA, BY CAPTAINS LEWIS AND CLARK, DOCTOR SIBLEY, AND MR. DUNBAR; WITH A STATISTICAL ACCOUNT OF THE COUNTRIES ADJACENT. New York. 1806. 128pp. plus folding table facing p.24. Stitched self-wrappers. A lovely, uncut copy. In a brown morocco backed cloth box. The scarce New York printing of the first official publication to tered, and the geography. Equally important are the accounts of provide any detailed account of the Lewis and Clark expedition, the southern explorations, which include two letters by Dr. Sib- and the first work to give any satisfactory account of the south- ley, one on the Indian tribes of Texas and the other an account western portion of the Louisiana Purchase. The first section of the Red River and the adjacent country. Streeter called this consists of material transmitted to Jefferson by Lewis, giving the first account of Texas in book form. An essential Lewis and information on their route, the Indians, trade, animals encoun- Clark and southwestern exploration piece. $15,000. Jefferson’s 1807 State of the Union Message 26. [Jefferson, Thomas]: CHRONICLE EXTRA. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. CHRONICLE OFFICE, NOV. 2, 1807. . . . CIRCUMSTANCES, FELLOW-CITIZENS, WHICH SERIOUSLY THREATENED THE PEACE OF THE COUNTRY. . . . [Boston]. 1807. Broadside, 17 x 9 inches, printed in three columns. Early horizontal fold, very light offsetting of title in lower margin, two faint fox-marks. Else fine, untrimmed. Broadside printing of Thomas Jef- ferson’s seventh State of the Union address, delivered weeks before his signing into law the Embargo Act of 1807. While the Embargo is not mentioned explicitly, the circumstances surrounding it are dis- cussed, particularly with regard to relations with Great Britain and the recent Chesapeake incident. Jefferson also addresses military appropriations and fortifications, conflicts and diplomacy with Indi- ans on the different frontiers, and the Burr Conspiracy. In a brown half morocco and cloth box. $5000. Jefferson Refuses a Demand “for certain services performed” 27. Jefferson, Thomas: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON TO JAMES L. EDWARDS OF BOSTON, REFUSING DEMANDS FOR PAYMENT FROM A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHER]. Monticello. Sept. 5, [1811]. [1½]pp. on a single leaf, with separate leaf folded as cover, addressed and franked with Jefferson’s signature. Pen and ink on paper. Quarto. Clean, partial split along one fold, old 1/16 inch archival repairs to three corners, else fine. Cover leaf with modest soiling, traces of seal. Jefferson subscribed to a number of newspapers while he was 20, 1811 asking for the money that Jefferson owed McLean. In president, including the Savannah Republican. He cancelled the present letter Jefferson stridently objects to the request and almost all of these subscriptions, including that for the Savan- insists that his account with McLean is settled. A review of Jef- nah Republican, when he left office at the beginning of 1809, ferson’s memorandum and account books corroborates Jeffer- taking care to pay all his outstanding bills. It appears from this son’s claim. Jefferson died severely in debt, and he was plagued letter that Norman McLean, one-time editor of the Savannah by money problems throughout his life. He was no doubt sensi- Republican, promised his successor, James Edwards, that he tive to the problem of his outstanding accounts and, as this letter would pay Edwards money he owed him once he collected $1000 shows, overly sensitive to demands for money which he did not owed McLean by Jefferson. Edwards wrote to Jefferson on Aug. owe. $45,000. John Adams Writes Mercy Otis Warren 28. Adams, John: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM JOHN ADAMS TO MERCY OTIS WARREN]. Quincy [Ma.]. Nov. 24, 1813. [2]pp. Quarto. Old fold lines. A few small spots of foxing, faint stain from wax seal. Very good. In a folio-sized half morocco and cloth clamshell box, leather labels. A warm letter from former president John Adams to his dear tion of The History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the friend and writer, Mercy Otis Warren, with whom he had been American Revolution. The book’s sharp criticisms of Adams led recently reconciled after their long falling out. Throughout the to a heated correspondence and a breach in their friendship in Revolutionary period historian, poet, and dramatist Mercy Otis 1807. Adams herein discusses Thomas McKean’s comments on Warren actively corresponded on political matters with numer- Mrs. Warren’s late brother, the brilliant but erratic James Otis, ous leaders, especially John Adams, who became her literary Jr., at the 1765 Stamp Act Congress. $42,500. mentor. In 1805 her literary career culminated with the publica- Jefferson Comments on a New Torpedo 29. Jefferson, Thomas: [AUTOGRAPH LETTER, SIGNED, FROM THOMAS JEFFERSON TO ENGLEHART CRUSE, REPLYING TO CRUSE’S LETTER REGARDING A DEVICE FOR BLOWING UP SHIPS]. Monticello. July 23, 1813. [1]p. plus integral address leaf. Quarto, on a folded folio sheet. Reinforced or repaired at old folds, mostly with tissue. Minor loss at some folds, affecting a few letters of text. Some paper loss to address leaf, not affecting text. Lightly dampstained. Still quite legible. Good. During his retirement Jefferson writes in response to Engle- 1790 for one of the first patents, for his steam-powered mill (the hart Cruse, who had sent him a letter and drawing regarding an first of its kind) in Baltimore. Jefferson writes, self-deprecat- invention for blowing up ships. As a well-known public figure, ingly, that he is hardly an authority on this area and thus can and an inventor and innovator himself, Jefferson was a likely offer no firm opinion on the feasibility of Cruse’s invention. He target for many men pursuing hopeful new inventions and ideas. thanks him, nonetheless, for sending the idea along. Cruse had a history of steam inventions, including applying in $20,000. The Copy Presented to Thomas Jefferson 30. Drake, Daniel: [Jefferson, Thomas]: NATURAL AND STATISTICAL VIEW, OR PICTURE OF CINCINNATI IN THE MIAMI COUNTRY, ILLUSTRATED BY MAPS. WITH AN APPENDIX, CONTAINING OBSERVA - TIONS ON THE LATE EARTHQUAKES, THE AURORA BOREALIS, AND SOUTHWEST WIND. Cincinnati. 1815. 251, [4]pp. plus two folding maps. Contemporary tree calf, spine elaborately gilt, black leather label. A presentation binding, as this book was issued either in boards or in a plain sheep edition binding. Scattered foxing, else a fine copy. In a half morocco and cloth box. A presentation copy inscribed to Thomas Jefferson, with a spe- this early work about the geography, topography, antiquities, cial binding, written by one of Cincinnati’s most notable resi- medical conditions, and government of southern Ohio on Jef- dents. Dr. Daniel Drake was one of the leading physicians in the ferson’s Notes on the State of Virginia. This volume would have West. He was involved in the founding of several institutions come into Jefferson’s hands after the sale of his main collection in Ohio and Kentucky, and was the author of several important to the Library of Congress in 1815, and so became part of his publications, especially on medical subjects. Drake modeled third and final library. $75,000. Among the Rarest and Most Decorative Broadside Printings of the Declaration in the Early 19th Century 31. [Declaration of Independence]: [Binns, John]: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. IN CONGRESS. JULY 4th, 1776. THE UNANIMOUS DECLARATION OF THE THIRTEEN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Phila- delphia. 1819. Broadside, 34½ x 24½ inches. Oval stipple engraved portraits of Washington, Jefferson, and Hancock surmount an oval border composed of the seals of each of the thirteen states. Calligraphic text of the Declaration within a border above facsimile signatures of each Signer. Engraved by Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. Expertly restored. Very good. The Declaration of Inde- pendence, the foundation document of the United States, has been printed myriad times since its original publication in 1776. First printed as separate broadsides, then as an essential addition to any volume of laws, it was from the beginning a basic work in the Ameri- can canon. According to John Bidwell’s list, this is the fifth broadside reproduction of the Declaration of Indepen- dence published, following letterpress versions of 1817 and 1819, Tyler’s engraving of 1818, and an engraving published by William Woodruff in 1819 that pirated the design of Binns’ work and beat it to publication by several months. $14,000. Inscribed by Webster to John Adams’ Cousin, with John Adams’ Letter Lauding Webster as the Greatest Orator of the Time: “If there be an American who can read it without tears, I am not that American.” 32. Webster, Daniel: Adams, John: DISCOURSE, DELIVERED AT PLYMOUTH, DECEMBER 22, 1820, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST SETTLEMENT OF NEW-ENGLAND. Boston. 1821. 104pp. Contemporary straight-grained red morocco with boards, spine, edges, and dentelles all elaborately gilt. Scattered light foxing. Fine. [with:] [MANUSCRIPT LETTER, SIGNED, FROM JOHN ADAMS TO DANIEL WEBSTER]. Dec. 23, 1821. [2]pp. with integral address leaf. Very good. Each document in a cloth chemise, together in a half morocco and cloth clamshell case. A presentation copy, inscribed by Daniel Webster on the title- pamphlet is a remarkable letter from John Adams, second presi- page: “Mr. Webster desires Mr. Boylston’s acceptance of this, dent of the United States, congratulating Webster on the speech with his regards.” This copy is beautifully bound, presumably and lauding him as the greatest orator of the time. $62,500. for Boylston to signify it as a special copy. Accompanying the A Portrait Issued at Jefferson’s Death 33. [Jefferson, Thomas]: [LITHOGRAPHED PORTRAIT OF THOMAS JEFFERSON, BY MAURAISSE]. [Paris. 1826]. 21 x 14 inches. Some very light foxing. Embossed oval stamp beneath caption title, reading: “Contemporains Etrangers, Q.M.” Very good. Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, drawn by Mauraisse and lithographed by C. Motte in Paris. A fine image, and quite large. $3000. “The non-fiction prose masterpiece of the nineteenth century in America”—Garry Wills 34. Adams, Henry: HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DURING THE FIRST ADMINISTRATION OF THOMAS JEFFERSON. [with:] . . . DURING THE SECOND ADMINISTRA - TION OF THOMAS JEFFERSON. [with:] ...DURING THE FIRST ADMINISTRATION OF JAMES MADI - SON. [with:] . . . DURING THE SECOND ADMINIS - TRATION OF JAMES MADISON. New York. 1889– 1893. Nine volumes. Half title in each volume. Original green cloth, spines gilt. Cloth shelfworn and lightly rubbed. Hinges of final three volumes mended. Tideline in lower margin of fifth, seventh, and ninth volumes, else quite clean and fresh internally. Very good overall. A mixed set, comprising first and second editions, of a true mas- tion—through policy, economy, and war—of a country that terpiece of American historical writing, a work that gave form in 1800 was disunited. He melds a scientific approach to history and shape to an era and whose themes influence the way we involving copious and thorough documentation with a graceful understand the administrations of Thomas Jefferson and James and compelling literary style. $1750. Madison to this day. Adams’ overarching theme is the unifica-

Jefferson as Architect 35. [Jefferson, Thomas]: Kimball, Fiske: THOMAS JEFFERSON ARCHITECT. ORIGINAL DESIGNS IN THE COLLECTION OF THOMAS COOLIDGE, JUNIOR, WITH AN ESSAY AND NOTES BY FISKE KIMBALL. Boston. 1916. [viii], 205, xi pp. with frontispiece and 233 facsimiles of drawings on ninety-nine pages. With tipped-in printed dedication sheet signed by Clara A. Coolidge. Folio. Original tan buckram and green paper boards, paper label. Minor damp- stain at lower edges of several early leaves; bookplate. Else very good. A rare and important work, based on Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, Jr.’s collection of Jefferson’s architectural drawings. “No one today can hope to understand the full scope of Jefferson’s work without knowledge of Kimball’s mon- umental book Thomas Jefferson Architect”—O’Neal’s “Check- list of Writings on Thomas Jefferson as an Architect.” $2250. A Presentation Copy of the Greatest Rarity of Presidential Books: “I was very much pleased with the perusal . . .”—George Washington 36. [Adams, John]: LETTERS. [London. 1786]. [4], 74pp., printed on thick paper. Half title only, as issued. Contemporary straight-grained red morocco with boards, spine, edges, and dentelles all elaborately gilt. Light shelf wear and rubbing, else fine. A presentation copy of a great rarity, the privately printed, true is by far the greatest rarity of presidential books, many times first edition of John Adams’ Twenty-six Letters, in which the moreso than the privately printed edition of Thomas Jefferson’s founder sets forth his views on the nature of the American Revo- Notes on the State of Virginia, and arguably more important as lution, the qualities of the American character, and the potential a political statement of one of the most important founders and of the United States after the Revolution. We are able to locate second president. $275,000. only six other copies of this rare, privately printed edition. This