Printed Broadside. One page, 9 1/4” x 14”. Massachusetts. 1822. The document reads, in part: “ … An Act, in further addition to an Act, entitled ‘An Act for regulating, governing, and training the militia of the Commonwealth … the following persons, not withstanding their being above the age of eighteen, and under the age of forty-five years, be, and they are hereby conditionally exempted from military duty … Licensed Physicians and Surgeons, all officers who have held, or may hereafter hold, a commission or commissions, in the army or nay of the United States … Sec 2 … That the uniform of the militia … shall be such as his Excellency the Commander in Chief shall prescribe … Sec 6 … That so much of the twenty-second section of the act to which this is an addition, as requires every town and district in the Commonwealth to provide and deposit, sixty-four pounds of good gun powder, for every sixty-four soldiers enrolled within said town …. Sec 10 … That any non commissioned officer or private, who shall refuse or neglect to give any notice or warning, when ordered thereto by the commanding office of the company to which he belongs, shall for such offence, forfeit not less than twenty, nor more than fifty dollars … Sec 17 all laws heretofore made, so far as they are inconsistent with the provisions of this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed …” Following this act is a three section act entitled, “An Act for limiting the term of imprisonment for fines and forfeitures, incurred for breaches of the laws regulating the Militia of the Commonwealth.” Some wrinkling and staining. Overall Fine.

Manuscript Document. One page, 7 1/4” x 3 3/4”. Goffstown. September 8, 1831. The document reads, in part: “ Bot [sic] of the Haverhill & Boston Stage Co. 1 1/2 twenty fifths of the Concord and Nashua Mail line of Stages - consisting of 17 horses Coach sleigh harnesses &c & c - meaning to include all the property as it now is on the Road, between Nashua and Concord, belonging to said line, as per scedule [sic] taken by B. Dean at 2500$ = $ 150 … ” The Haverhill and Boston Stage Co. operated from 1818 to 1837 before changing its name to the Northern and Easter Stage Co following an alteration and expansion of its service route. A nice piece of early American transportation history. Minor edge wear. Else VeryFine.

11” x 15 3/4” advertising circular. The circular reads, in part: To all whose vision is defective! Improve your sight and preserve your eyes. Prof. D.J. Babbitt would respectfully announce to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he is now in town with a large stock of his Perfected Spectacles and Eye Glasses ... Which he can scientifically and accurately adjust to the ye from examination of its Spherical Figure, to see distance objects distinctly, and also objects in closer proximity ... Line engraving of Dr. Babbitt at center. The circular also offers a range of testimonials regarding Dr. Babbitt’s spectacles. Verso lists a large number of references from Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Some edge wear. Overall Fine.

27/8” x 5 1/8” Regular Democratic Ticket for 1892. The ticket lists Grover Cleveland and Adlai E. Stevenson for President and Vice-President, respectively, and also includes Electors at Large, District Electors and George D. Wise for third Congressional District. Very Fine.

1796 Philadelphia. “Laws of the United States of America – Published by Authority – Philadelphia; Printed by Richard Folwell. 2cd page is embellished with glorious eagle woodcut: Acts Passed at the First Session of the Third Congress …begun and held at the City of Philadelphia on Monday the Second of December in the year M,DCC,XCII. (1793).” Volume III of a three volume set. 131 pp. Boards removed, title page loose, o/w all pages tight to binding; very light foxing on some pages mostly bright and clean throughout. Good compilation of early American laws when George Washington was president.

Partially Printed Document. Four pages, 8 ½” x14”. The document tallies the votes received by electors in Franklin County in each of the following categories: Democratic, Republican, Prohibition, Progressive, Socialist and Socialist Labor. Fold reinforced. Else Very Fine.

68 ½” x 31 ½”. Black felt with orange felt block lettering. Known for its accomplishments in athletics as well as academics, Princeton participated in what is seen as the first ever American Football game against Rutgers in 1869, thus marking the birth of one of the nation’s most popular sports. A great piece of memorabilia from one of America’s most historic universities! Fine condition.

5 ½” x 8 ½”. 4 pp. Two copies of “Regulations for the Enlistment and Government of Apprentice Boys for the Navy.” Navy Department, May 27, 1864. One copy has a stain at lower right on all four pages, but the text is unaffected. Good. 5 ½” x 8 ½”. 4pp. “Navy Department, July 17, 1865. General Orders No. 63. It lists 10 cases brought against seaman. Nine were for desertion or absent without leave, all were found guilty. The 10th was against “James Simmons, Seaman, was tried & found guilty of ‘Using seditious language, and evincing disloyalty, ....when the assassination of President Lincoln was announce....”. Simmons was sentenced to two years in prison. Excellent. 5 ½” x 8 ½”. 1 page. Navy Department, July 19, 1865. General Orders No. 64. The “Act to provide a more efficient discipline for the Navy”. Small stain to extreme top edge affects nothing. Fine. 5 ½” x 8 ½”. 1 page. Navy Department, June 29, 1865. General Orders No. 62. “The following named persons having had Medals of Honor awarded to them for distinguished services in battle....John Cooper...and Patrick Mullen....” Very Fine.

Partially Printed Document. One page, 8” x 11 5/8”. Paxton, Massachusetts. February 3, 1823. The document is a request for a military discharge for Samuel H. Howe, a captain in the first regiment of infantry, in the first brigade and sixth division in the Massachusetts Militia. No reason for this discharge request is specified. Usual Folds. Overall Very Fine.