The Speech of Rufus King, Esq. in the Senate, on the Navigation Laws of the United States

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King Manor Museum

Name/Title

The Speech of Rufus King, Esq. in the Senate, on the Navigation Laws of the United States

Entry/Object ID

2022.1.10

Scope and Content

The Speech of Rufus King, Esq. in the Senate, on the Navigation Laws of the United States, Which Is at This Time Deserving of Serious Attention of the British Legislature. 1st U.K. ed., signed by politico Robert G. Harper London: Thomas Davidson First British printing of the influential New York senator's 1818 speech recommending a tightening of U.S. maritime shipping regulations regarding Great Britain Copy bears the scarce ownership signature of the front wrapper of Robert G. Harper (1765-1825) Includes two sale cards from Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts.

Collection

King Manor Historical Documents Collection