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- An oration delivered at Concord, April the nineteenth, 1825.
- Creator
- Everett, Edward 1794-1865, Cummings, Hilliard & Company
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By Edward Everett.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb10f3
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- Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes
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- E-book
- Title
- A memorial of Lexington Battle, and of some signal interpositions of Providence in the American Revolution. : a sermon preached at Lexington, on the nineteenth of April, 1782.
- Creator
- Payson, Phillips 1736-1801, Benjamin Edes and Sons
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The anniversary of the commencement of the war between Great-Britain and America, which opened in a most tragical scene, in that town, on the nineteenth of April, 1775. By Phillips Payson, A.M. Pastor of the church in Chelsea. ; [Two lines in Latin from Virgil]. Half-title: Mr. Payson's sermon, delivered April nineteenth, 1782. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴. FAU Libraries' copy imperfect: half-title page missing; appears to have been trimmed to 18 cm.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f1
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Anniversary sermons -- 18th century, Bible -- Exodus XXII, 14 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- The evil designs of men made subservient by God to the public good, particularly illustrated in the rise, progress and conclusion of the American war. : a sermon preached at Lexington, on the nineteenth of April, 1783, being the anniversary of the commencement of the war between Britain and America, which broke out in that town on the 19th of April, 1775.
- Creator
- Adams, Zabdiel 1739-1801, Benjamin Edes and Sons
- Abstract/Description
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By Zabdiel Adams, A.M. Pastor of the Church in Lunenburg. ; [One line from Kings]. Half-title: Mr. Adams's sermon preached at Lexington, nineteenth of April, 1783. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-E⁴ (E4 verso blank). Includes appendix, pages 36-39. FAU Libraries' copy trimmed along top and bottom edges to 19 cm; side stiched with brown cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb7f10
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Genesis, L, 20 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Anniversary sermons -- 18th century, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- A sermon, in which the union of the colonies is considered and recommended; and the bad consequences of divisions are represented. : Delivered on the public thanksgiving. November sixteenth, 1775.
- Creator
- Ross, Robert 1726-1799, Holt, John 1721-1784
- Abstract/Description
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Signatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ D². FAU Libraries' copy edges trimmed to 19 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f22
- Subject Headings
- Thanksgiving sermons -- 1775 Nov. 16, American Revolution (1775-1783), Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800, Bible -- Judges, V, 15-16 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- Merchants in the American revolution : speech of Elliot C. Cowdin, at the centennial celebration of the battle of Lexington, delivered at Lexington, Mass., April 19, 1875.
- Creator
- Cowdin, Elliot C. (Elliot Christopher) 1819-1880, New York Chamber of Commerce
- Abstract/Description
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Caption title. "The delegation from the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York ..."--Page 9. FAU Libraries' copy has unopened pages; side stitched with cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb23f36
- Subject Headings
- Lexington (Mass.) -- Centennial celebrations, etc, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc, Merchants -- United States -- History -- 18th century, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Anniversaries, etc, United States -- Commerce -- History -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Economic aspects
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- E-book
- Title
- Seconde lettre de M. de Pinto, à l'occasion des troubles des colonies, : contenant des réflexions politiques sur les suites de ces troubles, & sur l'état actuel de l'Angleterre.
- Creator
- Pinto, Isaac de 1715-1787, Gosse, Pierre Frédéric 1751-1826
- Abstract/Description
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Signatures: A-E⁸ F⁶ A*. Argues that the American revolution would fail. Bookseller's advertisement, at end. "Advertissement" (errata), at end. Title vignettes; head-piece, initial. Page edges are sprinkled red and blue. Includes bibliographical references.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwflb17f35
- Subject Headings
- Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- Administration -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Colonies -- America -- History -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Foreign public opinion -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- An oration delivered March 5, 1774 : at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Boston ; to commemorate the bloody tragedy of the fifth of March, 1770.
- Creator
- Hancock, John 1737-1793, Adams, Samuel 1722-1803
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By the Honorable John Hancock, Esquire. ; [Five lines in Latin from Virgil].nSignatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 verso blank). Authorship of the oration has been attributed to Samuel Adams, to Benjamin Church and Joseph Warren, and to Samuel Cooper. See T.R. Adams, who notes "In all probability a number of Boston radicals had a hand in the work." On page [3]: "At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly assembled at Faneuil-hall... on Saturday the fifth of March,...
Show moreBy the Honorable John Hancock, Esquire. ; [Five lines in Latin from Virgil].nSignatures: [A]⁴ B-C⁴ (C4 verso blank). Authorship of the oration has been attributed to Samuel Adams, to Benjamin Church and Joseph Warren, and to Samuel Cooper. See T.R. Adams, who notes "In all probability a number of Boston radicals had a hand in the work." On page [3]: "At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly assembled at Faneuil-hall... on Saturday the fifth of March, Anno. Dom.1774... William Cooper, town clerk."Libraries own 4 copies the other 3 were printed : 1 in New Port
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f6
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Early works to 1800, Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Early works to 1800, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- Rabshakeh's proposals considered : in a sermon, delivered at Groton February 21, 1775, at the desire of the officers of the companies of minute men in that town.
- Creator
- Webster, Samuel 1743-1777, Edes and Gill
- Abstract/Description
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By Samuel Webster, A.M., pastor of the church at Temple in New-Hampshire. Half-title: Mr. Webster's Sermon to two companies of minute men. February 21st, 1775. Notes: Signatures:[A]⁴ B-D⁴. (D4 blank). FAU copy trimmed to 19 cm; side stiched with brown cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f16
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Kings, 2nd, XVIII, 30-32 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Groton (N.H. : Town) -- History, Military -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Groton (N.H. : Town) -- Militia -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- Groton, Minutemen (Militia) -- 18th century -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, New Hampshire -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New Hampshire -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- An oration, delivered March fifth, 1773, at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Boston; to commemorate the bloody tragedy of the fifth of March, 1770.
- Creator
- Church, Benjamin 1734-1778, Greenleaf, Joseph 1720-1810
- Abstract/Description
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by Dr. Benjamin Church ; [Seven lines from Virgil]. 4th edition. Half-title: Oration, delivered March 5th, 1773. On verso of title-page, "At a meeting of the freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, duly assembled at Faneuil-hall..., on Friday the fifth of March, anno domini 1773... Attest. William Cooper, town clerk..." Title within mourning border; with head piece. Includes bibliographical references.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb2f14
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Boston Massacre (1770), Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- The misery and duty of an oppress'd and enslav'd people : represented in a sermon delivered at Salisbury, July 14, 1774.
- Creator
- Webster, Samuel 1718-1796
- Abstract/Description
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On a day set apart for fasting and prayer, on account of approaching public calamities. Published by request. Half-title: Mr. Webster's fast-sermon. July 14, 1774. Misery and duty of an oppressed and enslaved people. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-D⁴ (D4 verso blank). Engraved head-piece, initial frame. Includes bibliographical references. FAU Libraries' own two copies. First copy housed in an enclosure with title on spine. Second copy disbound, edges trimmed to 20 cm.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb2f17
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Nehemiah, IX, 36-38 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Fast day sermons -- Massachusetts -- Salisbury -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Salisbury (Mass. : Town) -- History -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- Reformation of manners, of absolute necessity in order to conciliate the Divine favour, in times of public evil and distress.
- Creator
- Maccarty, Thaddeus 1721-1784, M'Alpine, William 1788
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Shewn in two sermons, preached at Worcester, upon a special fast observed there, as well as in many other towns, July 14th, 1774. On account of the public difficulties of the present day. Half-title: Mr. Maccarty's two sermons on a special fast. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-E⁴ (E4 verso blank). Engraved head-piece. FAU Libraries' copy imperfect: Half-title page and page [39] missing. Edges untrimmed, side stiched with brown cord.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f12
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Peter, 1st, V, 6 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Fast day sermons -- Massachusetts -- Worcester -- 18th century, Fast day sermons -- Massachusetts -- Worcester -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Repentance -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- A discourse, concerning unlimited submission and non-resistance to the higher powers :.
- Creator
- Mayhew, Jonathan 1720-1766
- Abstract/Description
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with some reflections on the resistance made to King Charles I. and on the anniversary of his death: in which the mysterious doctrine of that prince's saintship and martyrdom is unriddled: the substance of which was delivered in a sermon preached in the West Meeting House in Boston the Lord's-Day after the 30th of January, 1749-50. : Published at the request of the hearers by Jonathan Mayhew, A.M., pastor of the West Church in Boston. [Eight lines of quotations]. Two states noted. In the...
Show morewith some reflections on the resistance made to King Charles I. and on the anniversary of his death: in which the mysterious doctrine of that prince's saintship and martyrdom is unriddled: the substance of which was delivered in a sermon preached in the West Meeting House in Boston the Lord's-Day after the 30th of January, 1749-50. : Published at the request of the hearers by Jonathan Mayhew, A.M., pastor of the West Church in Boston. [Eight lines of quotations]. Two states noted. In the first, verso of half-title is blank; in the second, there is an "advertisement" signed J.M. and a five line errata statement on verso of half-title.Also known as: Discourse, concerning unlimited submission and nonresistance to the higher powers. Half-title: Mr. Mayhew's discourse wherein the mystery of King Charles's saintship and martyrdom is unriddled. Running title: Of King Charles's saintship and martyrdom. Evans notes that a few copies were printed on large paper in 4to, the rest in 8vo. Includes bibliographical references.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb1f2
- Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, West Church (Boston, Mass.) -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 18th century, American Revolution (1775-1783), Government, Resistance to -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Charles -- I -- King of England -- 1600-1649 -- Sermons, Fowle, Daniel 1715-1787, Gookin, Daniel 1720-1752, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A discourse preached, December 15th 1774. :.
- Creator
- Lathrop, John 1740-1816, Kneeland, Daniel 1725-1789
- Abstract/Description
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Being the day recommended by the Provincial Congress, to be observed in thanksgiving to God for the blessings enjoyed ; and humiliation on account of public calamities by John Lathrop, A.M. Pastor of the Second Church in Boston. Half-title: Mr. Lathrop's thanksgiving discourse. Signatures: [A]⁴ B-E⁴ (E4 verso blank). "Errata": page 39. Includes bibliographical references.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f3
- Subject Headings
- American Revolution (1775-1783), Bible -- Psalms CI, 1 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Liberty -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Second Church (Boston, Mass.) -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving sermons -- 1774 Dec. 15, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- The violent destroyed and oppressed delivered. A sermon preached at Lexington, April 19, 1777. For a memorial of the bloody tragedy, barbarously acted, by a party of British troops, in that town and the adjacent, April 19, 1775.
- Creator
- Cooke, Samuel 1709-1783
- Abstract/Description
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By Samuel Cooke, A.M., pastor of the Second Church in Cambridge. [Five lines of Scripture texts] Title on half-title page: Mr. Cooke's sermon, delivered April Nineteenth, MDCCLXXXVII.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb5f17
- Subject Headings
- Anniversary sermons -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Lexington, Battle of (Massachusetts : 1775), Bible -- Exodus, XVII, 14-16 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Bible -- Exodus, XVII, 14-16 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- An alarm to the legislature of the province of New-York, occasioned by the present political disturbances, in North America: addressed to the honourable representatives in General assembly convened. [One line in Latin].
- Creator
- Seabury, Samuel 1729-1796, Rivington, James 1724-1802
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The authorship of this, and three tracts signed "A. W. farmer" (A Westchester farmer) is variously attributed to Samuel Seabury, or to Isaac Wilkins, or to both jointly, and to others.-cf. J. Winsor, Narr. and crit. hist., 1888, v. 6, p. 104; H.B. Dawson, Westchester county, 1886, p. 137; F.B. Dexter, Yale biog. 2d ser. 1896, p. 183-184. Dated on page 13: New-York, January 17, 1775. Signatures: A⁸ (A8 verso blank). Advertisement on page [1] and [2] at end for: "The following pamphlets,...
Show moreThe authorship of this, and three tracts signed "A. W. farmer" (A Westchester farmer) is variously attributed to Samuel Seabury, or to Isaac Wilkins, or to both jointly, and to others.-cf. J. Winsor, Narr. and crit. hist., 1888, v. 6, p. 104; H.B. Dawson, Westchester county, 1886, p. 137; F.B. Dexter, Yale biog. 2d ser. 1896, p. 183-184. Dated on page 13: New-York, January 17, 1775. Signatures: A⁸ (A8 verso blank). Advertisement on page [1] and [2] at end for: "The following pamphlets, relating to the present controversy between Great-Britain, and the colonies, are to be had of James Rivington ..." FAU copy side stiched with brown cord.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f15
- Subject Headings
- New York (Colony) -- General Assembly, New York (State) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book
- Title
- An address occasioned by the late invasion of the liberties of the American colonies by the British Parliament : delivered in Charlestown, South Carolina.
- Creator
- Tennent, William 1740-1777, William and Thomas Bradford (Firm)
- Abstract/Description
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By William Tennet, A.M. Signatures: [A]⁴ B⁴ C². FAU Libraries' copy rebound in contemporary binding with marbled paper covers and gold stamping on spine (all edges trimmed, some very close).
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f13
- Subject Headings
- Bible -- Lamentations III, 22 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Liberty -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A thanksgiving-sermon preach'd at Pepperrell, July 24th. 1766 :.
- Creator
- Emerson, Joseph 1724-1775, Edes and Gill
- Abstract/Description
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a day set apart by public authority as a day of thanksgiving on the account of the repeal of the Stamp-Act by Joseph Emerson, A.M. Pastor of the church there. ; [Three lines from Psalms].
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb1f10
- Subject Headings
- Great Britain -- Stamp Act (1765) -- Sermons, Pepperell (Mass.) -- History -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Taxation -- Colonies -- America -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving Day sermons -- 18th century -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- Good news from a far country. : a sermon preached at Boston, May 17. 1766.
- Creator
- Stillman, Samuel 1738-1807, Freeman, Philip 1712? 1789
- Abstract/Description
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Upon the arrival of the important news of the repeal of the Stamp-Act by Samuel Stillman, A.M. and Pastor of the First Baptist Church in Boston. [Three lines from Psalms]. Half-title: Mr. Stillman's sermon on the repeal of the Stamp-Act.
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb1f13
- Subject Headings
- Bible -- Proverbs XXV, 25 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Great Britain -- Stamp Act (1765) -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 18th century, Taxation -- Colonies -- America -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- An oration delivered at Watertown, March 5, 1776 : To commemorate the bloody massacre at Boston.
- Creator
- Thacher, Peter 1752-1802, Edes, Benjamin 1732-1803
- Abstract/Description
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Half-title: Oration delivered March fifth, 1776. Notes: "This oration against standing armies was delivered at Watertown during the siege of Boston, and is said to be the rarest of all the separate issues of the Boston massacre orations. Its popularity was so great that it was frequently reprinted."--Church catalogue, vol. 5, page 2258. On page [4]: "At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, legally assembled at Watertown, March 5th, 1776... Attest. William...
Show moreHalf-title: Oration delivered March fifth, 1776. Notes: "This oration against standing armies was delivered at Watertown during the siege of Boston, and is said to be the rarest of all the separate issues of the Boston massacre orations. Its popularity was so great that it was frequently reprinted."--Church catalogue, vol. 5, page 2258. On page [4]: "At a meeting of the Freeholders and other inhabitants of the town of Boston, legally assembled at Watertown, March 5th, 1776... Attest. William Cooper, town-clerk." Signatures: [A]² B-D² (D2 blank). Title within mourning border (double rule). FAU Libraries' own two copies. First copy edges trimmed to 20 cm., side stiched with brown cord. Second copy imperfect: half-title page, title page, and verso wanting. Title page and verso supplied in photostat facsimile. Page [5], has inscription in ink: Peter Thacher 1776. Bound in marbled paper on cardboard covers; inside of front cover has label: The property of Samuel Doggett.
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- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb4f21
- Subject Headings
- Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Anniversaries, etc -- Early works to 1800, Boston Massacre, 1770 -- Early works to 1800, Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
- Format
- E-book
- Title
- A discourse preached December 15th, 1774 : being the day recommended by the Provincial Congress; and afterwards at the Boston Lecture.
- Creator
- Gordon, William 1728-1807, Leverett, Thomas 1730-1778
- Abstract/Description
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By William Gordon. Pastor of the Third Church in Roxbury. [Eleven lines of quotations]. The second edition. Half title: Mr. Gordon's Thanksgiving discourse. Running title: Thanksgiving discourse.Signatures: [A]⁴ B-D⁴. Includes bibliographical references. FAU Libraries' have two copies that appear to have been trimmed. First copy rebound in contemporary binding with marbled paper covers and gold stamping on spine (very closely trimmed, affecting text at bottom edges).
- PURL
- http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb3f10
- Subject Headings
- Bible -- Lamentations, III, 22 -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Sources -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving Day addresses -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Thanksgiving sermons -- 1774 December 15, Liberty -- Sermons -- Early works to 1800, Sermons, American -- 18th century, United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Causes -- Sources -- Early works to 1800
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- E-book