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[Zion besieg’d and attack’d] [graphic].
Allegorical cartoon concerning the Pennsylvania Constitution of 1776 ("Zion"). Satirizes current events, fads, and opponents of the controversial constitution, which established a unicameral legislation overseen by an unchecked Council of Censors.…
See Porcupine in Colours Just Portray'd political cartoon, 1799
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…
The Little innocent porcupine hornet’s nest. [Five lines of verse.]
An anti-slavery pamphlet.
David McNeely Stauffer collection on Westcott's History of Philadelphia [Volume 12, p. 860, Cobbett to Dickins, June 8, 1811]
David McNeely Stauffer was an eminent civil engineer, author, and antiquarian. From 1893 to 1913 he devoted much of his time to the extra-illustration of "Westcott's History of Philadelphia, 1609-1829" as printed in the Sunday Dispatch. The total…
Richard Rush papers [p. 71, Richard Rush to James Madison introducing Robt Owen Sept 8, 1824]
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,…
Joel Roberts Poinsett papers [Box 7 p. 7, Robert Owen to Editor of Free Inquirer, September 23, 1831]
The papers of Joel Roberts Poinsett, American agent to Latin America and secretary of war in the Van Buren administration.
Joel Roberts Poinsett papers [Box 6 p. 7, Robert Owen to JR Poinsett, September 17 1829]
The papers of Joel Roberts Poinsett, American agent to Latin America and secretary of war in the Van Buren administration.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania Society small collection [Box 8 (Co-Cu), folder 3, Cobbett to Senate & House of Reps of PA (Petition), Jan 2, 1819]
This is an artificial collection created by HSP staff, containing manuscript materials from many sources. The collection is arranged alphabetically and primarily by individual, but unlike the "flat" collection, is far smaller in extent. Within this…