Biography of Lambert Cadwalder, an American merchant and leader in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He fought in the Revolutionary War, then represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.

Biography of Lambert Cadwalder, an American merchant and leader in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He fought in the Revolutionary War, then represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.

Biography of Lambert Cadwalder, an American merchant and leader in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He fought in the Revolutionary War, then represented New Jersey in the Continental Congress and the U.S. Congress.

A reaction to the split of the Democratic party, North and South, in response to the candidacy of Abraham Lincoln for president. A response as well to the rumors of the secession of the Southern States, which led to the Civil War, after the election of President Lincoln.

A reaction to the split of the Democratic party, North and South, in response to the candidacy of Abraham Lincoln for president. A response as well to the rumors of the secession of the Southern States, which led to the Civil War, after the election of President Lincoln.

A report on the various battles of the Civil War, and their work during and after them, from the Christian Commission, including Antietam, Gettysburg and Fredericksburg. Partially comprised of the constitution of the organization and personal letters and testimonials from members and others. Includes statistics, budgeting information and hospital reports. Also contains firsthand interviews and accounts.

Who is responsible for all the nation's agonies? P. 06. "Prepared for the interment of the remains of those who fell in the battles of July 1st, 2d and 3d, 1863." "To which is added interesting reports of the dedicatory ceremonies; descriptions of the battlefield; incidents and details, of the battles, &c." The Gettysburg Address included appears to be a variant on the Associated Press, New York Tribune Correspondence version. "We are met to dedicate a portion of it" varies in transcription.

A longer than average copy of the Everett pamphlet. Contains Order and Procession of March, letters, the speech of William H. Seward, Benediction, music and Prayer. Also contains 2 maps of the Battlefield, on at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the park at the time of the dedication. "Published for the benefit of the cemetery monument fund."

Biographical sketches of Benjamin Franklin at various ages and stages of life. Plate titled "Franklin's final home-coming"

Sketch of Benjamin Franklin's career as a mason that was written for the celebration of Franklin's bicentennial. Includes facsimiles from original manuscript sources and lengthy quotations from published accounts and documents relating to Franklin's involvement with freemasonry.
The text, however, does point out that "for some reason, Franklin in his writings and correspondence is singularly silent upon the subject of Freemasonry .... There is not a word about his Masonic life to be found in his Autobiography, or in any of his other letters that have come down to us; almost every other subject is touched upon in his voluminous correspondence except such as relate to the Craft." (page 105)
Includes detailed account of a Masonic memorial service held for Franklin at his grave on 19 April 1906.