Rare Books
[A sheet of unused Stamp Act of 1765 stamped paper, and a blue stamp]
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Copies and extracts regarding the Stamp Act
Manuscripts
Contemporary copies and extracts of all such papers and letters transmitted to the Council Office as relate to riots in America in opposition to the putting in execution the Stamp Act...likewise copies of all orders and issued from the council.
mssHM 1947
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Upland King Brand
Visual Materials
Image of a crown covered in jewels in the center of a red circle; wrapped Sunkist Oranges logo at upper left corner.
ephJLC_CIT_000796
Orderly book, 1761
Manuscripts
The orderly book was kept by John Grant of Archibald McNeil's company in the 2nd Connecticut Regiment. Kept between June 20 and October 17, 1761, this orderly book pertains to the British occupation of Crown Point, N.Y. Also contains miscellaneous accounts, verses, and memoranda to 1801.
mssHM 595
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Stamp office letter book
Manuscripts
This letter book records correspondence sent out in 1827 and 1828 by the chairman of the Board of Stamps, Lt. Col. Hon. James Henry Keith Stewart. Stewart appears to have been a competent chairman and the numerous letters here, with useful index of recipients, contain much detail relating to such matters as the organization of stamp duties in Scotland and Ireland, forward estimations of annual stamp revenue, licensing arrangements for sellers of different products subject to stamp duty, the distribution offices for stamps and appointment of officials.
mssHM 80799
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Mining Results Report Sheet with categories, unused
Manuscripts
The John Janney collection contains correspondence and business records related to mining in the early 20th century American West. Included are files related to John Janney's several properties and interests, most of which were in Lincoln County, Nevada, including the Ely Valley Mines, Mountain View Hotel, Pioche Mines Company, Pioche Power and Light Company, and Tenabo Mining and Smelting Company. This collection exists as an extensive and rich documentation of Nevada mining, especially during the Great Depression and World War II.
mssJanney
Cabin Plan of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co's. new twin screw steamships, Transpacific service, "Korea" & "Siberia"
Visual Materials
The plans for the decks show passenger accommodations, including steerage, along with public spaces, such as the dining saloon, social room and smoking room. Measurements for the vessels are printed beneath the title. Sheet is possibly a transfer paper or an internegative used to make multiple copies. "Case No. 406 Sheet No. 7753s"--stamp, in brown ink, with numbers in ms. in black ink; stamp is not in reverse. "Feb. 26-1906"--lower left corner in reverse. "Johannot et Cie. Annonay Radiant Parchment"--watermark. Focus of item: Korea ; Siberia.
priJHK 00186