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An act for enlisting soldiers to serve in the Continental Army. [Dated] June 21, 1781. Charlottesville: Prated by Dunlap and Hayes [1781].

An act for enlisting soldiers to serve in the Continental Army. [Dated...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 179, Folder 3.

The Actor Ishikawa Danjuro V Performing a Shibaroku Act with a Drawn Sword in His Hand

The Actor Ishikawa Danjuro V Performing a Shibaroku Act with a Drawn S...

Katsukawa Shunshō (Japanese, 1726–1792) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, depicting male actor in kabuki theater scene, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More

State of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-one. An act to ascertain the time for the old continental bills now current in this State, to be received into the Treasury for taxes ... In Council June 30,

State of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hu...

Imprint 3.; On verso: Warner. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 88, Folder 31.

State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly, August session, 1781. An act for incorporating and bringing into the field five hundred able-bodied effective men, of the militia, to serve within this State, for one month,

State of Rhode Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly,...

Evans 17339.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 165, Folder 7.

State of New-Hampshire. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty one. An Act for impowering the sheriff of the County of Cheshire to release from prison sundry of the good subjects of this State, imprisoned by certain evil-

State of New-Hampshire. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hu...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 88, Folder 33.

Drafts relating to an act for the recovery of debt

Drafts relating to an act for the recovery of debt

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King Lear and Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7)

King Lear and Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 4, Scene 7)

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State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly June session, 1783. An act laying an impost of two per centum, ad valorem, upon certain articles herein mentioned, for the purpose of paying the annual interest arising upon t

State of Rhode-Island and Providence plantations. In General Assembly ...

Evans 18856.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 165, F... More

Haerlem, November 21, 1783. State of New-York, ss. By the Council appointed by the Act of the Legislature, entitled, "An act to provide for the temporary government of the southern parts of this state, whenever the enemy shall abandom or shall b

Haerlem, November 21, 1783. State of New-York, ss. By the Council appo...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 111, Folder 7a.

[Lady MacBeth] [Act, 5th--'One, two; why then 'tis time to do't / / painted by H. Fuseli ; engrved by J.R. Smith].

[Lady MacBeth] [Act, 5th--'One, two; why then 'tis time to do't / / pa...

Lady MacBeth walking in her sleep, full-length view, carrying candle; a man and a woman observe from a bench on the right in the background.

State of New Hampshire. John Taylor Gilman, Esquire, Treasure of said state: To the selectmen of Greeting. Pursuant to an act of the General Court of said state, passed the 11th day of June Anno Domini, 1784 ... You are hereby required to assess

State of New Hampshire. John Taylor Gilman, Esquire, Treasure of said ...

Filled in in mss. for Atkinson.; Not in Evans.; On verso: (Public Service). Selectmen of Atkinson 1785, B Peter C. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page image... More

Francesco Bartolozzi - Ophelia (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4)

Francesco Bartolozzi - Ophelia (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4)

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Robert Edge Pine - John Boydell - Ophelia (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4, Scene 5)

Robert Edge Pine - John Boydell - Ophelia (Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 4,...

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Beatrice and Benedick (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1)

Beatrice and Benedick (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Sce...

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Port of Philadelphia. Wardens Office, Philadelphia, 30th of April, 1785. Extract of an Act of the General Assembly, passed the first of April, 1784, entituled, "An Act for the further regulation of the Port of Philadelphia, and enlarging the pow

Port of Philadelphia. Wardens Office, Philadelphia, 30th of April, 178...

Title.; Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 146, Folder 40.

Romeo and Juliet at the Masquerade (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 5)

Romeo and Juliet at the Masquerade (Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet, Act...

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Philadelphia, ss. Whereas Collector of the taxes in agreeably to an Act of Assembly, passed the 16th day of March, 1785, has made return to me, that a taxable in the said has been delinquent in paying the sum of his asseeement in the funding tax

Philadelphia, ss. Whereas Collector of the taxes in agreeably to an Ac...

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State of New-Hampshire. John Taylor Gilman, Treasurer of said state. To the selectmen of Greeting. Pursuant to an act of the General Court of said state of New Hamphire (passed February 23, Anno Domini, 1785) ... You are hereby required to asses

State of New-Hampshire. John Taylor Gilman, Treasurer of said state. T...

Filled in in mss. for the town of Atkinson.; On verso: (Public Service) Select Men of Atkinson 1785. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full ... More

The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare, MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 3)

The Weird Sisters (Shakespeare, MacBeth, Act 1, Scene 3)

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Thomas Jefferson to Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, August 21, 1786, Act for Establishing Religious Freedom

Thomas Jefferson to Honore Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, August ...

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Ferdinand and Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 1)

Ferdinand and Miranda (Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act 3, Scene 1)

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An act for appointing deputies from this Commonwealth to a convention proposed to be held in the City of Philadelphia in May next, for the purpose of revising the federal constitution ... November 9, 1786, read the third time and passed the Hous

An act for appointing deputies from this Commonwealth to a convention ...

Copy or original in Washington papers 237 no.11 Mss. Div.; Evans 20101.; On verso: {stamp} Gift Herbert Putnam Sept. 22 1938; {stamp} Issued by the United States Constitution Sesquicentennial Commission Sol Bl... More

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason ... [Boston: Printed by

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand s...

Positive Photostat.; Stamped on verso: 595. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collectio... More

North Carolina General Assembly, December 22, 1787, Act

North Carolina General Assembly, December 22, 1787, Act

Act Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

[Arms] Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-seven. An act for preventing persons serving as jurors, who in consequence of having been concerned in the present rebellion, are by law disqual

[Arms] Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In the year of our Lord, one tho...

Not in Evans.; Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 43, Folder 12.

State of Rhode-Island, &c. In General Assembly, October session, 1787. An act for the more effectually punishing persons who shall be convicted at Larcenies, and for preventing of thefts. [Providence, 1787].

State of Rhode-Island, &c. In General Assembly, October session, 1787....

Imprint 2.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 166, Folder 7.

Rhode Island General Assembly, September 1787, Act

Rhode Island General Assembly, September 1787, Act

Act Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

The way to keep him as perform'd at the Richmond Theatre &c. Act V, British Cartoon Print

The way to keep him as perform'd at the Richmond Theatre &c. Act V, Br...

"Lovemore (Lord Derby) stands between Mrs. Lovemore (Mrs. Damer), who holds his right arm, and the Widow Belmour (the fat Mrs. Hobart)..." (Source: George) A scene from Act V of Murphy's play as performed at th... More

In the House of delegates, Thursday, the 25th of October, 1787. [Seven resolutions for electing delegates to a convention to be held in Richmond on the first Monday in June, 1788, to act upon the proposed federal constitution] John Beckly, C. H.

In the House of delegates, Thursday, the 25th of October, 1787. [Seven...

Copy of original in Mss. Div. in Washington Papers V. 239 no. 53.; Positive Photostat.; Evans 20839.; On verso, copy 1: #54 Virginia 1787. Oct 25 & 31 Resolutions of Va. Legislature calling Va. Ratifying co... More

An act, to regulate the exportation of flax-seed and lunmber, passed the 1st of March 1788 ... New-York, Printed by Thomas Greenleaf, No. 25 Water-Street [1788].

An act, to regulate the exportation of flax-seed and lunmber, passed t...

Imprint 3.; On verso: 82645 '06, Pref. 111 12; J5e Oct.26.07. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collectio... More

Maryland Laws and Statutes, 1788, Extract from Act on British Property
Giovanni Battista Cipriani - The Tempest, Act I: Ferdinand and Miranda

Giovanni Battista Cipriani - The Tempest, Act I: Ferdinand and Miranda

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Scene from a Shosa Act, Torii Kiyonaga

Scene from a Shosa Act, Torii Kiyonaga

Torii Kiyonaga (Japanese, 1752–1815) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions imag... More

Pennsylvania General Assembly, March 3, 1788, Act on Treaty of Peace

Pennsylvania General Assembly, March 3, 1788, Act on Treaty of Peace

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The following is a copy of a bill, which was introduced and read in the Honorable General Assembly of this State, at their session last week at Newport--- the consideration of which is postponed to the next session. September 21, 1789. An act fo

The following is a copy of a bill, which was introduced and read in th...

Evans 22110.; Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 166, Folder 12.

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine. An act for establishing the salaries of the executive officers of government, with their assista

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York,...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 212, Folder 5.

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine. An act to suspend part of an act, entitled, "An act to regulate the collection of the duties imp

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York,...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 212, Folder 6.

... An act for establishing an executive department, to be denominated the Department of Foreign Affairs ... Approved July 27, 1789 ... [New York, Childs and Swaine, 1789].

... An act for establishing an executive department, to be denominated...

Bristol: B7169. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 211, Folder 15.

Iwai Kiyotaro in a Shosa Act, Holding a Kine (Pestle)

Iwai Kiyotaro in a Shosa Act, Holding a Kine (Pestle)

Katsukawa Shunkō (Japanese, 1743–1812) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More

An act to establish an Executive department to be dominated the Department of war ... 1789, June 27. Read the third time and passed the House of representatives. New York: Printed by Thomas Greenleaf, [1789] [Positive Photostat.].
Hero Fainting in Church (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, Scene 1)

Hero Fainting in Church (Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing, Act 4, S...

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William Blake - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

William Blake - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

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...An act authorizing the secretary of the Treasury to finish the light-house, on PortlandHead, in the district of Maine.  [New York:  Printed by Francis Childs and Hohn Swaine, 1790.].

...An act authorizing the secretary of the Treasury to finish the ligh...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday, the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:Fr... More

Jane Shore: "Give gentle mistress Shore one gentle kiss the more (Shakespeare, Richard III, Act 3, scene 1)

Jane Shore: "Give gentle mistress Shore one gentle kiss the more (Shak...

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... An act for finally adjusting and satisfying the claims of Frederick William De Steuben [New York] Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, [1790].

... An act for finally adjusting and satisfying the claims of Frederic...

Caption title: At head of title: Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday, the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed: F... More

Scene from the Tenth Act of Chushingura

Scene from the Tenth Act of Chushingura

Katsukawa Shun'ei (Japanese, 1762–1819) Edo period (1615–1868)

Act de vânzare-cumpărare, Institutul Național al Patrimoniului, Romania

Act de vânzare-cumpărare, Institutul Național al Patrimoniului, Romani...

overall description: Costea vel ceauș za arie, soțul Maricăi, anterior soția lui Ion comis, încredințează boierilor epitropi ai Casei Mazililor zapisul de vânzare a unui loc de casă în mana Popii Dârvaș, aflat ... More

An act to anend the act for the establishment and support of light-houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. [New York: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1790.].
... An act to alter the times for holding the Circuit Courts of the Unite States in the Districts of South-Carolina and Georgia, and providing that the District Court of Pennsylvania shall in future be held at the City of Philadelphia only. [New

... An act to alter the times for holding the Circuit Courts of the Un...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the second session. Begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday the fourth day of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed... More

... An act supplemental to the act for establishing the salaries of the executive officers of government with their assistants and clerks. [New York, Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1790].

... An act supplemental to the act for establishing the salaries of th...

Caption title; at head of title; Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed: Fr... More

An act to authorize a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Galliopolis, and for other purposes therein mentioned ... [179-].

An act to authorize a grant of lands to the French inhabitants of Gall...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 223, Folder 27.

William Blake - William Hogarth - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

William Blake - William Hogarth - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

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... An act for the government of the Territory of the United States, south of the river Ohio. [New York] Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, [1790].

... An act for the government of the Territory of the United States, s...

Caption title: At head of title: Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed: Fr... More

State of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act directing the mode of choosing representatives to the Congress of the United States. ... A true copy Attest. Joseph Pearson, Secretary [Exeter: Printed

State of New Hampshire. In the year of our Lord one thousand seven hun...

Imprint 3.; On verso: Selectmen of Poplin; 45-1-4; 50920 '04. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collectio... More

William Hogarth - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

William Hogarth - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

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Falstaff with Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page (Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 5, Scene 5)

Falstaff with Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page (Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of...

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William Blake - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

William Blake - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

William Blake (British, London 1757–1827 London) Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

William Blake - William Hogarth - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

William Blake - William Hogarth - The Beggar's Opera, Act III

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... An act providing for holding a treaty or treaties to establish peace with certain Indian tribes. [New York: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1790.].

... An act providing for holding a treaty or treaties to establish pea...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Monday the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and nineth.; Signed: Fr... More

An act supplementary to the act for the establishment and support of light-houses, beacons, buoys, and public piers. [Philadelphia] Printed by John Fenno [1790].

An act supplementary to the act for the establishment and support of l...

Imprint 3.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 214, Folder 21.

Repeal of the Test Act, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

Repeal of the Test Act, Thomas Rowlandson. Georgian era 1714 - 1737

Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London) Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolors... More

... An act providing for holding a treaty or treaties to establish peace with certain Indian tribes. [New York] Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, [1790].

... An act providing for holding a treaty or treaties to establish pea...

Caption title: At head of title: Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York on Monday, the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed Fre... More

Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held at the City of New-York on Monday the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act imposing duties on the tonnage of ships or vessels.

Congress of the United States: at the second session, begun and held a...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 214, Folder 14a.

Falstaff with Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page (Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor, Act 5, Scene 5)

Falstaff with Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page (Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of...

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... An act fixing the time [for the next annual meeting of Congress. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].
Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act to continue in force the act therein mentioned, and to make further p

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at...

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An act to continue an act intituled, "And act declaring the assent of Congress to certain acts of the states of Maryland, Georgia, and Rhode Island and Provedence plantations." so far as the same respects the states of Georgia …

An act to continue an act intituled, "And act declaring the assent of ...

Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 216, Folder 2a.

... An act in addition to an act, intituled "An act for establishing the salaries of the executive officers of government, with their assistants and clerks. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].

... An act in addition to an act, intituled "An act for establishing t...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:... More

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" : [Washington D.C.] /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

Photocopy of a facsim. of the 1791 L'Enfant plan. Original facsim. extensively annotated in ink by Lawrence Martin, chief, Division of Maps, Library of Congress. Includes text, indexed "References," and photoco... More

... An act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].

... An act for the relief of David Cook and Thomas Campbell. [Philadel...

Caption title: at head of title: Second Congress of the United States: at the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the twenty-fourth of October, on... More

... An act declaring the consent of Congress that a new state be formed within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and admitted into this Union, by the name of the state of Kentucky. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and Joh

... An act declaring the consent of Congress that a new state be forme...

Caption title: At head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:... More

... An act to amend "An act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the government of the United States. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and Johnn Swaine 1791.].

... An act to amend "An act for establishing the temporary and permane...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:... More

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act supplementory to the act, making provision for the reduction of the p

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at...

Evans 23868. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 217, Folder 1k.

... An act regulating the number of representatives to be chosen by the states of Kentucky and Vermont. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].

... An act regulating the number of representatives to be chosen by th...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. Signed: ... More

... An act to continue in force for a limited time, an Act passed at the first session of Congress, intituled. "An act to regulate processes in the courts of the United States." [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].
Rosalind, Oliver and Celia (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 4, Scene 6)

Rosalind, Oliver and Celia (Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act 4, Scene ...

William Shakespeare books and illustrations Public domain scan of 18th century artwork depicting a person and landscape background, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

... An act for the admission of the State of Vermont into this Union. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].

... An act for the admission of the State of Vermont into this Union. ...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:... More

Second Congress of the United States. At the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday the twenty-fourth of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one. An act granting farther time

Second Congress of the United States. At the first session, begun and ...

Not in Evans.; On p. [4]: P.S. 14 Thos. Jefferson 1791 2 50; 1792. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. ... More

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act to continue in force for a limited time, an Act, intituled "An act fo

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at...

23871.; On p. [4]: 75 bills - 3 sess. Cong. 1790 A.S. Clark- June 14/99- 0.00. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full tex... More

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of Potowmac" : [Washington D.C.] /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

Public domain scan of a vintage map, plan, atlas, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

... An act declaring the consent of Congress to a certain act of the State of Maryland. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and Joh Swaine, 1791.].

... An act declaring the consent of Congress to a certain act of the S...

Caption title: At head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:... More

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" : [Washington D.C.] /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

At upper right: Office, Commissioner of Public Buildings, D.C. Facsim. of ms. L'Enfant plan. Original version: [1791]. Includes texts containing letters dated "Washington ... 1887," notes, descriptive index of ... More

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" : [Washington D.C.] /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

At upper right: Office, Commissioner of Public Buildings, D.C. Lacks printer's statement. Facsim. of ms. L'Enfant plan. Original version: [1791]. Includes texts containing letters dated "Washington ... 1887," ... More

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" : [Washington D.C.] /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

At upper right: Office, Commissioner of Public Buildings, D.C. Lacks printer's statement. Facsim. of ms. L'Enfant plan. Original version: [1791]. Printed in black only. Includes texts containing letters dated "... More

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act for making compensations to the Commissioners of loans for extraordin

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at...

Evans 23854. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 217, Folder 1c.

Key with List of Performers to: The Indian Emperor, or, The Conquest of Mexico, Act 4, scene 4

Key with List of Performers to: The Indian Emperor, or, The Conquest o...

After William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London) Public domain scan of 18th-century print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

... An act of explain and amend an act, intituled. "An act making further provision for the payment of the debts of the United States. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].
... An act supplementary to the Act, intituled, "An act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].
Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress, passed on the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" /

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of ...

Title in left lower margin: Full-color facsimile of Pierre Charles L'Enfant's 1791 manuscript plan for the city of Washington. Full color facsim. of the earliest extant plan of Washington D.C. (The L'Enfant Pla... More

... An act to provide for the unlading of ships or vessles, in cases of obstruction by ice. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.].

... An act to provide for the unlading of ships or vessles, in cases o...

Caption title: at head of title: Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety.; Signed:... More

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act supplemental to the Act "establishing the Treasury Department" and fo

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at...

Evans 23866. Page Order: Leaflet Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 217, Folder 1j.

Plan of the city intended for the permanent seat of the government of t[he] United States : projected agreeable to the direction of the President of the United States, in pursuance of an act of Congress passed the sixteenth day of July, MDCCXC, "establishing the permanent seat on the bank of the Potowmac" : [Washington D.C.] /
Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act making an appropriation for the purposes therein mentioned [effecting

Congress of the United States: at the third session, begun and held at...

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[A list of th]e polls and of the estates, real and personal, of the several proprietors and inhabitants of the [town of Watertown in] the county of Middlesex taken pursuant to an act of the general court of this commonwealth of Massachusetts, intitled, “An act for inquiring into the rateable estates of this Common[wealth," passed in the y]ear of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, taken by the subscribers, assessors of the said town, duly elected and sworn.

[A list of th]e polls and of the estates, real and personal, of the se...

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... A act concerning the claim of John Brown Cutting against the United States. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1792.].

... A act concerning the claim of John Brown Cutting against the Unite...

Caption title: At head of title: Second Congress of the United States: at the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennyslvania, on Monday the twenty-fourth of October, one... More

... An act to compensate the services of the late Colonel George Gibson. [Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Childs & John Swaine. 1792].

... An act to compensate the services of the late Colonel George Gibso...

Caption title: at head of title: Second Congress of the United States: at the first session, begun and held at the City of Philadelphia on Monday the twenty-fourth of October, one thousand seven hundred and nin... More

William Hamilton - As You Like It, Act 5, Scene 4 (Shakespeare)

William Hamilton - As You Like It, Act 5, Scene 4 (Shakespeare)

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[A list of th]e polls and of the estates, real and personal, of the several proprietors and inhabitants of the [town of Watertown in] the county of Middlesex taken pursuant to an act of the general court of this commonwealth of Massachusetts, intitled, “An act for inquiring into the rateable estates of this Common[wealth," passed in the y]ear of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, taken by the subscribers, assessors of the said town, duly elected and sworn.

[A list of th]e polls and of the estates, real and personal, of the se...

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King Lear Casting Out His Daughter Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, Act 1, Scene 1)

King Lear Casting Out His Daughter Cordelia (Shakespeare, King Lear, A...

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A list of the polls and of the estates, real and personal, of the several proprietors and inhabitants of the town of in the county of taken pursuant to an act of the general court of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, intitled, “An act for inquiring into the rateable estates of this Commonwealth," passed in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, taken by the subscribers, assessors of the said town, duly elected and sworn.

A list of the polls and of the estates, real and personal, of the seve...

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