Colonial

Colonial American Documents

Phélypeaux, Louis comte de Pontchartrain - A rare 1698 document signed printed on a 10”x 13” parchment and signed by Phélypeaux Comte de Pontchartrain. The document is the receipt for the Lord of the Morandière signed by Pontchartrain as the Crown’s Controller-General of Finances. One year later, in 1699 Pontchartrain became Louis XIV’s Chancellor of France. Most notably Pontchartrain’s name is given to the lake of Pontchartrain, New-Orléans during the French colonization of Louisiana.

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[King Louis XIV] (Namesake of Louisiana) - Gentleman's Magazine - September 1750, URBAN, Sylvanus, E. Cave, 1750. Soft cover. Book Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. USOG-2: A small booklet, pp 386-432 plus the cover Anecdotes on Louis XIV by the celebrated M. de Voltaire, Boston Reports from, "Halifax Nova Scotia, and Boston in New England July 10, 1750, ... Governor Cornwallis hath issued a proclamation, offering a reward of 50 pds... to any person that shall bring in an Indian prisoner, or the head or the scalp of an Indian killed in the province of Nova Scotia, or Accadie, to be paid out of the treasury." The account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew to the Protestant Religion. Adscription of a Venomous Serpent with plate from Sweden. The Magazine is in good condition, size, 5 x 8 inches. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

Royal Orléans House - manuscript recording the payment of “portion of pension" for the benefit of Sieur Hennequin. The Duke d'Orléans has boldly signed the manuscript L. Philippe of Orléans. The fragile 1752 manuscript, which measures 9 ½ x 14 ½, also has the signature of Etienne de Silhouette who was a French Controller-General of Finances under Louis XV.

New Orleans is named after the Royal House of Orléans in honor of Philip II, Duke of Orléans who served as the Regent of France, 1715 to 1723. All the Orléans descended in the legitimate male line from the dynasty's founder, Hugh Capet. It became a tradition during France's ancient régime for the duchy of Orléans to be granted as an appanage to a younger (usually the second surviving) son of the king. While each of the Orléans branches thus descended from a junior prince, they were always among the king's nearest relations in the male line, sometimes aspiring and sometimes succeeding to the throne itself. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

ROSS, GEORGE - Autograph document signed “Geo. Ross,” dated “January Term 1750.” A response to a summons for Nathaniel Simpson of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania to appear regarding money owed to Jacob Snevley. George Ross as attorney for Nathaniel Simpson writes his rebuttal on one page. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

GALLOWAY, JOSEPH - Document SIGNED. Manuscript D.S. "Joseph Galloway" one page folio vellum, Philadelphia, July 12, 1754 in which he witnesses a deed between Samuel Preston Moore and Benjamin Loxley for a "...Strip or piece of Ground on the North side of Mulberry street...". Joseph Galloway (1731 - 1803), Philadelphia attorney, Loyalist member of the Pennsylvania Assembly (1757-75) and First Continental Congress and intimate friend of Benjamin Franklin. In an attempt to avert the break with Great Britain, he proposed The Galloway Plan for self-government while maintaining allegiance to England. Suggesting that all legislation affecting colonies be approved by both Parliament and a Grand Council representing American states, it was rejected in the Continental Congress by one vote. When the British occupied Philadelphia in 1777, he was appointed city administrator. Galloway moved to London when the military abandoned the city the following spring. The Pennsylvania assembly in 1788 convicted Galloway of high treason, and ordered the sale of his estates. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

[KING GEORGE III] Marriage Declaration of King George III dated July 8, 1761 that “I have, ever since my accession to the throne, turned my thoughts towards the choice of a princess for my consort …I come to a resolution to demand in marriage the princess Charlotte of Mecklenburg Strelitz; a princess distinguished by every eminent virtue." The London Magazine or Gentleman’s Monthly Intelligencer, July 1761, R. Baldwin, London - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

[BRITISH FLORIDA & LOUISIANA] - 1763 - Gentleman's Magazine Account of British Florida/Louisiana - with color map. NOTE: The Florida Parishes (Spanish: Parroquias de Florida, French: Paroisses de Floride), also known as the North Shore region, are eight parishes in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana, which were part of West Florida in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Unlike much of Louisiana, this region was not part of the Louisiana Purchase, as it had been under British and then Spanish control. The parishes are East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, St. Helena, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Washington, and West Feliciana. The United States annexed most of West Florida in 1810. It quickly incorporated the area that became the Florida Parishes into the Territory of Orleans, which became the U.S. state of Louisiana in 1812. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection.

DUNLAP, JOHN - Manuscript Colonial bail bond of John Dunlap and Alexander McBride payable to John Holmes for the sum of 40 Pounds current money of Pennsylvania and dated 1766. The bond is conditional upon Dunlap’s appearance in court. Size 9" by 13" on laid, watermarked (crown over GR), rag-content paper; age toned, tiny holes - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection.

RANDOLPH, PEYTON & BLAIR, JOHN sign a March 4, 1773 Virginia Five Pound Colonial Note. The note, legal tender in Virginia, is also signed by future Constitution of 1787 signer and Supreme Court Justice John Blair.  - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

The First United Republic: United Colonies of America

Thirteen British Colonies United in a Continental Congress

First United American Republic: United Colonies of America: Thirteen British Colonies United in Congress (September 5th, 1774 to July 1st, 1776) was founded by 12 colonies under the First Continental Congress and expired under the Second Continental Congress. King George and Queen Charlotte welcome visitors in an oil painting gallery. The section includes 18th-Century letters and manuscripts of United Colonies Continental Congress Presidents Peyton Randolph, Henry Middleton, and John Hancock. Exhibit options include:

[SUFFOLK RESOLVES] - November 1774 historic printing headed: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonies since the passing the Boston Port Bill."Other content includes: "Debates in the House of Commons" relative to the situation in America. Another report is headed: "Causes of the Present Discontent & Commotion in America" which includes a list of 13 reasons, the first of which reads: "The stamp act, by which duties, customs & impositions, were enacted without & therefore against, the consent of the colonies..." Urbanus, Sylvanus, The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle, November 1774 - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

Griffin, Cyrus autograph letter signed dated October, 1774, to Burgess Ball concerning the birth of his daughter Mary and the family seeking passage from London to Virginia. In 1774, Cyrus Griffin and Lady Christina bore a second child, Mary. Historians are not sure how long the couple remained in London. In this letter Griffin writes. "My wife is now safely delivered of a stout girl and continues at present very hearty and shall be prepared for the first ship."  - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

[ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION] - Very Rare Colonial Printing of the Articles issued October 20, 1774 and recorded in Extracts From The Votes And Proceedings Of The American Continental Congress, Held At Philadelphia, On The 5th Of September, 1774 Containing The Bill Of Rights, A List Of Grievances, Occasional Resolves, The Association, An Address To The People Of Great-Britain, And A Memorial To The Inhabitants Of The British American Colonies. Published By Order Of The Congress. Philadelphia : Printed. Hartford: Re-printed by Eben. Watson, near the Great-Bridge, [1774] - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection.

[MIDDLETON, HENRY] - Address of the American Delegates to Quebec – Urbanus, Sylvanus, The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle from Supplement. London: D. Henry, 1774. This volume, 8” x 9½” , includes a full printing of first Continental Congress’ “Substance of the Address of the American Delegates, in general Congress assembled, to the inhabitants of the province of Quebec.” signed in type Henry Middleton, President. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

[FRANKLIN, BENJAMIN] - "Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union entered into by the Delegates of the several Colonies of New Hampshire, &c in General Congress met at Philadelphia, May 10, 1775." [Philadelphia, ca.21 July 1775]. THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775, two page 1775 printing on what is commonly known as the Benjamin Franklin version of the a plan to unite for: "...a firm league of friendship with each other...for their prosperity, for their common defence against their enemies, for the security of their liberties & properties...". The wording in this version of the Articles of Confederation involves some different text from the May 1775 Benjamin Franklin version due to the constitution’s evolution into the final version of the Articles passed November 15, 1777. -- Loan Courtesy of Klos Yavneh Academy

[BUNKER HILL] - The first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was given at break of day on the 17th...The loss the rebels sustained must have been considerable from the great numbers they carried off during the time of action & buried in holes..." with much further particulars. Also in this GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 issue are: "Friendly Address to Lord North" which is on American affairs, A lengthy "Proclamation by Hon. Th. Gage, Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Province of Mass. Bay" that offers a pardon to those who lay down their arms & return to being peaceable subjects, excepting Samuel Adams & John Hancock. "Proceedings of the American Colonists since passing the Boston Port Bill" takes over 5 pages & has some good talk on St. Johns, Ticonderoga & events at Crown Point including mention of Benedict Arnold: "...We overtook Col. Arnold in the boat, took him on board..." The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Chronicle, Urbanus, Sylvanus, July 1775, London: D. Henry, 1775. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

[OLIVE BRANCH PETITION]  - British September 1775 printing of "Petition of the American Congress to the King” was the last effort of the Continental Congress to avoid war with Great Britain in 1775. Some delegates to the Continental Congress wanted to break with England at this time, but they yielded to the majority who weren't ready yet. Those who were more moderate wanted to explain their position clearly to King George, in hopes that he had been misinformed about their intentions. They made it clear that they were loyal subjects to Great Britain and they wanted to remain so, as long as their grievances were addressed. The king eventually refused to even receive their petition, which eventually came to be known as "The Olive Branch Petition." This is a full printing of the Petition which concludes “That your Majesty may enjoy a long and prosperous reign, and that your descendants may govern your dominions with honor to themselves and happiness to their subjects is our sincere and fervent prayer. JOHN HANCOCK [Signed by all the Delegates]”  Printing from Gentleman’s Magazine - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

[OATH OF SECRECY] - November 9, 1775, Resolved: That every member of this Congress considers himself under the ties of virtue, honor and love of his Country, not to divulge, directly or indirectly, any matter or thing agitated or debated in Congress,  which the majority of the Congress shall order to be kept secret, and that if any member shall violate this agreement, he shall be expelled this Congress, & deemed an enemy to the liberties of America, & liable to be treated as such; FORCE, Peter, American Archives: Collection of Authentick Records, for the United States, to the Final Ratification thereof. Published Under Authority of an Act of Congress in 1848 - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection.

[COMMON SENSE] – 18th Century printing of Thomas Paine’s January 1776 Common Sense, open to his recommendations for formulating a plan for the new government: “If there is any true cause for fear respecting independence , it is because no plan is yet laid down. Men do not free their way out … I offer the following hints … Let the assemblies be annual with a president only. The representation more equal. Their business wholly domestic, and subject to the authority of a Continental Congress. Let each colony be divided into six, eight or ten convenient districts, each district to send a proper number of delegates to congress … the whole number in congress to be at least 390… “ The American Museum, or Repository of Ancient and Modern Fugitive Pieces, &c. prose and poetical. February, 1787. Volume I., Number II. Philadelphia: Mathew Carey, 1787, 8vo. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

ELLSWORTH, OLIVER - Rare Revolutionary Era document signed O. Ellsworth and dated, Hartford, June 7th 1776, approving payment of Twenty Pounds, three shillings & seven pence for Salt Peter, a component of gunpowder, for the Colony of Connecticut. - Klos Yavneh Academy Collection

Capitals of the United States and Colonies of America

Philadelphia	Sept. 5, 1774 to Oct. 24, 1774	City Tavern & Carpenter’s Hall
Philadelphia	May 10, 1775 to Dec. 12, 1776	Pennsylvania State House
Baltimore	Dec. 20, 1776 to Feb. 27, 1777	Henry Fite’s House
Philadelphia	March 4, 1777 to Sept. 18, 1777	Pennsylvania State House
Lancaster	September 27, 1777	Lancaster  Court House
York	Sept. 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778	York-town Court House
Philadelphia	July 2, 1778 to June 21, 1783	College Hall - PA State House
Princeton	June 30, 1783 to Nov. 4, 1783	Prospect House - Nassau Hall
Annapolis	Nov. 26, 1783 to Aug. 19, 1784	Maryland, State House
Trenton	Nov. 1, 1784 to Dec. 24, 1784	French Arms Tavern
New York City	Jan. 11, 1785 to Nov. 13, 1788	New York City Hall
New York City	Nov. 1788 to March 3,1789	Fraunces Tavern
New York City	March 3,1789 to August 12, 1790	Federal Hall
Philadelphia	December 6,1790 to May 14, 1800	Congress Hall
Washington DC	November 17,1800 to Present	Two US Capitol Buildings

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