1784, history

Pro bono publico - the public cluster in terrorem / WD., British Carto...

Print shows a grapevine twisted about a gibbet from which hangs a pendulous bunch of grapes with the faces of various British ministers, the most prominent being that of Charles James Fox, with Lord North sligh... More

Nicolas Ponce - [Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown] - Nicolas Ponce

Wash drawing (reverse of printed versions) shows the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'indépen... More

Die Americaner machen den Lord Cornwallis mit seiner Armee zu Gefangne...

Print shows British troops handing over their weapons to the Americans at the surrender at Yorktown, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution.

George May survey book

John Malcom / dessiné et gravé par F. Godefroy.

Depicts event of January 25, 1774 when Boston Commissioner of Customs John Malcom (or Malcomb) was tarred and feathered and hung out his window by an angry mob.

His excy. William Heath, Esqr., major general in the American army

Print shows William Heath, full-length portrait, standing, facing right, wearing military uniform, with military encampment in the background. Illus. in: An impartial history of the war in America, between Gre... More

Sauvage du NO. de la Louisiane - Public domain book scan / drawing

Print shows a Native warrior, full-length portrait, left profile, holding a scalp in left hand and a snake in right hand. Illus. in: Atlas universel dressé sur les meilleurs cartes modernes / P. Santini. Venis... More

Nicolas Ponce - [Journée de Lexington]. Book illustration from Library...

Wash drawing (reverse of printed versions) shows idealized view of the battle at Lexington, Massachusetts. Title from printed copy. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guer... More

[American medals] / D. Berger sculp & del.

Print shows the recto and verso of two medals or possibly four separate medals. Illus. in: Allgemeines historisches taschenbuch ... / Matthias Christian Sprengel. Berlin : Haude und Spener, 1784- p. 182 ff. Pu... More

Attaque de Brimstomhill / dessiné par le Paon peintre de S. a S. Mgr. ...

Print shows the siege of a British fort on Brimstone Hill on St. Kitts by the French. Includes description below title. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a pr... More

Tarring and feathering - the reward of the enemies of Ireland / Americ...

Print shows three Irish(?) men and a woman (possibly representing Ireland) are about to tar and feather a man for refusing "to enter into a non-importation and non-consumption agreement." In the background are ... More

A new pantomine - harlequine, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Charles James Fox and Lord North performing on a stage before an audience including the Prince of Wales with his mistress, Mary Robinson, also, Admiral Keppel, the Earl of Portland, Lord Cavendish, ... More

Sarratoga [sic] / dessiné par Fauvel ; gravé par F. Godefroy de l'Acad...

Print shows the surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, October 17, 1777; includes text. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'indépendance aux Eta... More

Suprise de St. Eustace / dessiné par P.C. Marillier ; gravé par N. Pon...

Print shows a surprise attack by the French, under the command of the Marquis de Bouillé, against the British on Sint Eustatius; includes description. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents ... More

Landung einer Französischen Hülfs-Armee in America, zu Rhode Island, a...

Print shows the disembarkation of French troops, under the command of Comte de Rochambeau, at Newport, Rhode Island, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 136. [Plate] 9. Pu... More

Die Hessen, vom General Washington am 25ten Dec. 1776, zu Trenton über...

Print shows Hessian soldiers captured during the battle at Trenton enroute to Philadelphia, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. iii. [Plate] 6. Published in: The American ... More

Die Americaner machen das Corps des General Bourgoyne zu Gefangnen, be...

Print shows British troops laying down their arms at the surrender at Saratoga, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. ii9. [Plate] 7. Published in: The American Revolution i... More

Carte des Etats-Unis de l'Amerique suivant le Traité de Paix de 1783.

Scale ca. 1:4,750,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: Ferro. Relief shown pictorially. Includes text in margin "Principaux evenemens militaires entre les Americans et les Anglois" and inset "Supplément a la Flor... More

Bowles's new and accurate map of North America and the West Indies, ex...

Scale ca. 1:5,400,000. Hand colored. Relief shown pictorially. Prime meridian: London and Ferro. Includes inset "Environs of Baffin's and Hudson's bays being a supplement to the map of North America" and chart ... More

Major André, von drey Americanern angehalten zu Tarrytown am 23ten Sep...

Print shows Major John André being taken into custody by three men, John Paulding, Isaac Van Wart, and David Williams, near Tarrytown, New York, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolu... More

Bowles's new pocket map of the United States of America; the British p...

Scale ca. 1:6,250,000. Cover title: United States of America. Hand colored. Prime meridian: Ferro and London. Relief shown pictorially. LC copy sectioned and mounted on cloth backing. Inset: Article III. LC Map... More

Frontispiece [Fox, Burke, and North, head-and-shoulders portrait, faci...

Illus. in: The beauties of Fox, North, and Burke, selected from their speeches, from the passing of the Quebec act, in the year 1774, down to the present time ... / Charles James Fox. London : Printed for J. S... More

Nicolas Ponce - [Surrender at Saratoga]. Book illustration from Librar...

Wash drawing (reverse of printed versions) shows idealized view of the surrender of General Burgoyne at Saratoga, October 17, 1777. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Gue... More

Der Congress erklärt die 13 vereinigten Stăaten von Nord-America für i...

Print shows a meeting of the Continental Congress, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 99. [Plate] 5. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and prints; a check... More

Prise de l'isle de la Grenade / dessiné par le Paon peintre de S.A.S. ...

Print shows the victorious French troops in the British battery on Grenada. Includes description below title. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'in... More

Peace crowned by victory / J. Norman sc.

Allegorical print shows a winged female figure carrying a plam and placing a crown on the head of a woman seated with a bowl of fruit and flowers in a sylvan setting. Illus. in: The Boston magazine. Boston, Ma... More

Dr. Franklin erhält, als Gesandter des Americanischen FreyStaats, sein...

Print shows Benjamin Franklin at the French court in Versailles, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 121. [Plate] 8. Published in: The American Revolution in drawings and ... More

Précis de cette guerre / N. Ponce inv. et sculp.

Print shows the various theaters of war around the world wherein the British were engaged by other countries while also fighting on American soil during the revolutionary war. Includes five illustrations with d... More

John Singleton Copley - Major general Warren / J. Norman sc.

Print shows Joseph Warren, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front; in medallion. After Copley portrait ca. 1765. Illus. in: The Boston magazine. Boston, Mass. : Norman & White, 1784 April, opp. p. 221. Publ... More

Précis du traité de paix, signé à Versailles le 3 Septembre 1783 / N. ...

Print shows ten battle scenes from the American revolutionary war, from the battle of Trenton in December 1776 to the victory of Comte de Grimouard, commander of the Scipion, in the West Indies in November 1782... More

Nicolas Ponce - [Prise de Pensacola]. Book illustration from Library o...

Wash drawing (reverse of printed versions) shows an explosion at a British magazine during the siege of Pensacola, killing or wounding many British soldiers. In the foreground, Spanish troops, possibly under th... More

Prise de la Dominique / gravé par Godefroy de l'Académie Imple. et Roy...

Print shows French troops storming the British fort on the island of Dominica in the Leeward Islands. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'indépendan... More

[Scenes from events and battles leading up to and during the American ...

The prints in this set consist of two uncut sheets mounted on a single backing. Numbers printed at top left and top right, representing page and plate: S. 61 (1), S. 74 (2), S. 84 (3), S. 88 (4), S. 99 (5), S.... More

Siege du Fort S. Philippe / dessiné par le Paon peintre de S.A.S. Mgr....

Print shows the bombardment of the fort St. Philip's Castle on the island of Minorca during the siege of the fort by French and Spanish forces; Lt. General Duc de Crillon, on horseback, watches from near an art... More

Prise de Tabago / dessiné par William ; gravé par N. Ponce, graveur de...

Print shows the landing of French troops, under the command of Comte de Grasse, on Tobago. Includes description below title. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui... More

1. General Washington 2. General Gates 3. Dr. Franklin 4. Präsid Laure...

Print shows head-and-shoulders portraits of George Washington and Horatio Gates in right profile, Benjamin Franklin facing left, and Henry Laurens and John Paul Jones facing right. Illus. in: Allgemeines histo... More

Bond made between James Morrison and William Pope

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Journée de Lexington / dessiné et gravé par F. Godefroy de l'Académie ...

Print shows idealized view of the battle at Lexington, Massachusetts. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents événemens de la Guerre qui a procuré l'indépendance aux Etats Unis de l'Amérique ... More

In the background is Admiral Rodney's engagement with Count de Grasse ...

Caption continues: Washington & Rochambeau's advantage over the English army, shews the injustice, fate & uncertainty of war. The glorious rays from providence over Rodney's fleet bring peace and plenty to Bri... More

A new and correct map of North America with the West India Islands. Di...

Scale ca. 1:6,750,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: Ferro and London. Relief shown pictorially. "N.B. The letters E, F, S, D, Da, annexed to the names of the islands, denote them to belong either to the Englis... More

John Malcom / dessiné et gravé par F. Godefroy de l'Académie Imple. et...

Print shows John Malcolm, a customs officer, standing in a two-wheeled cart on a street crowded with onlookers as men prepare to tar and feather him. Illus. in: Recueil d'estampes representant les différents é... More

John Singleton Copley - [George Washington] / J. Norman sc.

Allegorical print shows George Washington, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front; in medallion surrounded by Nature, Genius of Liberty, Fame, and Astrea. After Copley portrait ca. 1765. Illus. in: The Bost... More

The United States according to the definitive treaty of peace signed a...

Die Einwohner von Boston wersen den englisch-ostindischen Thee ins Mee...

Print shows citizens of Boston, disguised as Indians, boarding ships in Boston Harbor and throwing chests of tea overboard, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 74. [Plate]... More

Prise de Pensacola / dessiné par Lausan. Berteaux, aqua. ; gravé par N...

Print shows an explosion at a British magazine during the siege of Pensacola, killing or wounding many British soldiers. In the foreground, Spanish troops, possibly under the command of Bernardo de Gálvez, take... More

A new and correct map of North America, with the West India Islands. D...

Scale ca. 1:6,750,000. Hand colored. Prime meridian: Ferro and London. Relief shown pictorially. "N.B. The letters E, F, S, D, Da, annexed to the names of the islands, denote them to belong either to the Englis... More

Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwalis / dessiné par le Barbier peintr...

Print shows the surrender of the British Army at Yorktown on October 19th 1781, with Comte de Rochambeau directing British General Charles O'Hara to present Cornwallis's sword to General George Washington; incl... More

Plan of the attack of the Forts Clinton & Montgomery, upon Hudsons Riv...

Scale ca. 1:21,250. Hand colored. Has watermarks. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Pictorial map. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1196 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a rast... More

[Cartouche - sailor hanging national seal next to the seal of the Unit...

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Das erste Bürger Blut, zu Gründung der Americanischen Freyheit, vergos...

Print shows British troops firing into mass of American militiamen at the battle of Lexington, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 84. [Plate] 3. Published in: The America... More

Ende der Feindseeligkeiten. Die Engländer räumen den Americanern Neu-Y...

Print shows soldiers, a man and a woman, and a Native family standing in the street during the evacuation of the British in New York, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution.

The historical painter, British Cartoon Print

Print shows Charles James Fox as Oliver Cromwell depicted as an artist painting the execution of Charles I, Justice stands behind him with her sword raised ready to strike, hanging on the wall in the background... More

Coalition arms / JN: 1784., British Cartoon Print

Print shows Lord North and Charles James Fox standing with a large escutcheon between them which rests on the back of George III. North is holding a flag in his right hand inscribed "Coalition" with two demons ... More

1. Americanischer scharffschütz oder Jäger (rifleman) 2. regulaire inf...

Print shows German versions of an American rifleman and a soldier with the Pennsylvania infantry, full-length, standing, facing each other, wearing military uniform, holding rifles. Illus. in: Allgemeines hist... More

Die Americaner wiedersetzen sich der Stempel-Acte, und verbrennen das ...

Print shows citizens in Boston burning proclamations from England pertaining to the stamp act of 1765, one of twelve scenes depicting the history of the American Revolution. S. 61. [Plate] 1. Published in: The... More

1. General Washington's reitende leibgarde 2. die independent company,...

Print shows German versions of a member of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard and a company soldier under Washington's command, full-length, standing, facing each other, wearing military uniform.

[Scenes from events and battles leading up to and during the American ...

The prints in this set have been cut apart and subsequently arranged in their original order and mounted on two sheets with a single backing. Numbers printed at top left and top right, representing page and pl... More

Reddition de l'armée du Lord Cornwalis / dessiné par le Barbier peintr...

Print shows the surrender of the British Army at Yorktown on October 19th 1781, with Comte de Rochambeau directing British General Charles O'Hara to present Cornwallis's sword to General George Washington; incl... More

Lady Harriet Ackland / drawn & engraved by Robt. Pollard ; aquatinta b...

Print shows Lady Harriet Acland standing in a rowboat on the Hudson River appealing to a sentry at the American camp for permission to come ashore. Includes description printed below title. Published in: The A... More

Phillis Wheatley. Art print - Pictorial field book of the revolution

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Noah Webster to James Madison, July 5, 1784. with Enclosure Advertisin...

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Noah Webster to James Madison, July 5, 1784. with Enclosure Advertisin...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Noah Webster to James Madison, July 5, 1784. with Enclosure Advertisin...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Noah Webster to James Madison, July 5, 1784. with Enclosure Advertisin...

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Noah Webster to James Madison, July 5, 1784. with Enclosure Advertisin...

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The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry,...

Followed by: The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of Massachusetts, of the 28th of October 1783, relative to the continental bills of credit of the old emissions, submit the followi... More

The grand committee consisting of Mr. Stone, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Gerry,...

Followed by: The grand committee to whom was referred a letter of the governor of Massachusetts, of the 28th of October 1783, relative to the continental bills of credit of the old emissions, submit the followi... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation : Whereas d...

Signed: Given under the seal of the United States, witness His Excellency Thomas Mifflin, our president, at Annapolis, this fourteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigh... More

By the United States in Congress assembled, a proclamation : Whereas d...

Signed: Given under the seal of the United States, witness His Excellency Thomas Mifflin, our president, at Annapolis, this fourteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eigh... More

Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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Receipt book for officer and soldier's certificates, Illinois Grant

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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By the United States in Congress assembled, January 14, 1784 : Resolve...

Imprint from Bristol. Bristol B5975 Shipton & Mooney 44603 Journals of the Continental Congress, 425 LC copy signed in ms.: Chas Thompson secy. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

By the United States in Congress assembled, January 14, 1784 : Resolve...

Imprint from Bristol. Bristol B5975 Shipton & Mooney 44603 Journals of the Continental Congress, 425 LC copy signed in ms.: Chas Thompson secy. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

By the United States in Congress assembled. June 3, 1784 : On the repo...

Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18826 Journals of the Continental Congress, 440 Wheeler, J.T. Maryland, 359 LC copy signed in ms.: Chas Thomson secy. Annotated on verso: June 3d 1784. Commissioners for settli... More

By the United States in Congress assembled. June 3, 1784 : On the repo...

Imprint supplied by Evans. Evans 18826 Journals of the Continental Congress, 440 Wheeler, J.T. Maryland, 359 LC copy signed in ms.: Chas Thomson secy. Annotated on verso: June 3d 1784. Commissioners for settli... More

The United States in Congress assembled. April 27, 1784 : Congress res...

Includes the proceedings and resolves of Congress of the 27th and 28th, concerning the national debt, and of the 29th of April, concerning claims to western territory. According to Wheeler, "the type was reset... More

The United States in Congress assembled. April 27, 1784 : Congress res...

Includes the proceedings and resolves of Congress of the 27th and 28th, concerning the national debt, and of the 29th of April, concerning claims to western territory. According to Wheeler, "the type was reset... More

A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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A tour in the United States of America : containing an account of the ...

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