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The papers of Joel Roberts Poinsett, American agent to Latin America and secretary of war in the Van Buren administration.

Papers of Richard Rush include: letters to James Madison, 1812-1831, many written during Madison's presidency offering suggestions about appointments to office and later ones discussing politics and contemporary events; letters to Mrs. Madison,…

This scathing cartoon was widely popularized in 18th century America, of William Cobbett, who is in fact being protrayed as a porcupine with some rather crude opinions. He is shown receiving support by those that include the Devil and the British…

Contains extracts from Cobbett's writings showing contradictions in his opinions.
Cover title.
Title vignette (port. of Queen Caroline) signed: J. Lee sc.
Thirteen illustrations in the text are "from Designs by that promising Artist, I. R.…

An anti-slavery pamphlet.

William Cobbett emigrated to Philadelphia in 1792. He taught English to French refugees. He became very active in bookselling and publishing and eventually, as a pamphleteer, became a factor in American politics. In 1796, he began The Censor, a…

William Cobbett emigrated to Philadelphia in 1792. He taught English to French refugees. He became very active in bookselling and publishing and eventually, as a pamphleteer, became a factor in American politics. In 1796, he began The Censor, a…