Contents: Elegie on the Reverend Thomas Shepard, 1677. By the Reverend Urian Oakes. Three elegies and an epitaph, by Cotton Mather: [1.] On the Rev. John Wilson. FromJohannes in Eremo, 1695; [2.] On seven young ministers. FromVigilantius, 1705; [3.] On Ezekiel Cheever. FromCorderius Americanus, 1708; [4.] On the Hon. Wait Winthrop. FromHades look’d into, 1717.
Elegyon the death of brigadier general [Hugh] Mercer, of Virginia, slain in the action near Princeton, January 3, 1777. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1791. 8º. 1792, part 1, Appendix 1, p. 19-21.)
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AnElegyon the death of General George Washington. (Colonial Society of Massachusetts. Publications. Boston, 1905. 8º. v. 7, p. 196-198.)
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A poem of eight stanzas of six lines each. Printed from a contemporary manuscript belonging to the Boston Athenæum.
Elegyon the death of General Washington. (In: The Port folio. Philadelphia, 1805. 4º. v. 5, p. 136.)
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AnElegyon the much-to-be-deplored death of ... Reverend Nathaniel Collins.SeeMather, Cotton.
AnElegyon a Patriot. Occasioned by the awful and untimely death of the honourable William Wimble, who by the coroner’s inquest was found to have come to his end by suffocation. (In: The New-Haven Gazette, and the Connecticut magazine. New Haven, 1787. 4º. March 22, 1787, v. 2, no. 5, p. 31.)
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AnElegyupon His Excellency William Burnet, Esq; who departed this life Sept. 7th. 1729. Ætat. 42. Boston: Printed and Sold by T. Fleet in Pudding-Lane, near the Town-House, where may be had His Excellency’s Character [1729]. Broadside.
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Nine stanzas; text enclosed in mourning borders.
Elisha, Patrick N. I. Patent right oppression exposed; or, Knavery detected. In an address, to unite all good people to obtain a repeal of the patent laws. By Patrick N. I. Elisha, Esq. To which is added an alarming law case; also, reflections on the patent laws. Illustrated with notes and anecdotes by the author. Philadelphia: Published by R. Folwell, 1813. xi(i), 189(1) p. 16º.
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AnEmeticfor aristocrats! or A chapter, respecting Governor Jay, and his treaty. Also, a history of the life and death of independence. To which is added, a poem on the treaty. Boston. Printed, 1795. 23 p. 24º.
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A poem on Jay’s treaty, p. 19-23.
Entertainmentfor a winter’s evening.SeeGreen, Joseph.
Epistleto his excellency general Washington. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1787. 8º. v. 2, p. 513-514.)
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AnEpistleto the Hon. Arthur Dobbs, Esq; in Europe. From a clergyman in America. [In three parts.] London: Printed for the author, and sold by R. Dodsley, in Pall-mall, and M. Cooper, in Pater-noster-row. 1752. 2 p.l., iii-v, 7-95 p., 1 l. 4º.
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Epistlefrom the Marquis de La Fayette, to General Washington. Edinburgh: Printed by Mundell & Son, Royal BankClose; for Mundell & Son, Edinburgh; and Longman & Rees, and J. Wright, London. 1800. 2 p.l., 32 p. 16º.
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According toSabin38570 “this exceedingly rare poetical piece was written during the lifetime of General Washington, but was not printed until after his death.”
Attributed to George Hamilton.
AnEpistleto a member of the General Court of Massachusetts, for 1809. n.t.-p. [n.p., 181-?] 1 p.l., (1)4-32 p. 8º.
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Half-title only.
AnEpistlefrom Yarico to Inkle.SeeStory, Isaac.
AnEpistleto Zenas.SeeGardiner, John S. T.
Estlake, Restore, pseud. Ethick diversions. In four epistles to Emphasian, R. T. To which is added, The Convent. By Restore Estlake. New-York: Printed by T. and J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-Street. 1807. 2 p.l., (1)6-70 p. 12º.
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Evans, Nathaniel, 1742-1767. Elegy to the memory of [Mr. Thomas Godfrey]. (In: Thomas Godfrey, Juvenile poems on various subjects. Philadelphia, 1765. 8º. p. 5-7.) p. 5-7.)
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—— Poems on several occasions with some other compositions. By Nathaniel Evans, A.M. Late missionary (appointed by the Society for Propagating the Gospel) for Gloucester County, in New Jersey; and Chaplain to Lord Viscount Kilmorey, of the Kingdom of Ireland. Philadelphia: Printed by John Dunlap, in Market-Street.m. dcc. lxxii.xxviii, 160, 24 p. 12º.
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Leaf of errata lacking.
Some of these poems are reprinted in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 106-118,NBH.
—— Progress of science. (In: The Columbian muse. New York, 1794. 16º. p. 181-182.)
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Not in hisPoems on several occasions.
Also inThe Beauties of poetry, British and American, Philadelphia, 1791, p. 219-220,Reserve.
Everett, David, 1769-1813. A branch of maple. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 2, p. 113-114.)
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—— Daranzel; or, The Persian patriot. An original drama. In five acts. Boston: John Russell, 1800. 66 p., 1 l. 8º.
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Ewing, Samuel. Reflections in solitude. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 1, p. 347-349.)
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Extractsin prose and verse, by a lady of Maryland. Together with a collection of original poetry, never before published, by citizens of Maryland. In two volumes. Annapolis: Printed by Frederick Green. 1808. 2 v. 12º.
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v. 1. 2 p.l., (1)6-364 p., 4 l.; v. 2. 1 p.l., (1)4-359 p., 6 l.
The last 3 leaves of v. 2 contain a list of 375 subscribers.
The poems by American authors include the following:
v. 1. Epitaph on Mrs. Grove, of Litchfield, by William Grove, p. 41-42. A Similie, by J. L. B. Esq. of Md., p. 248-249.—To Lady Harriet Ackland, on her coming into the American camp to attend her husband, by Miss Lee, of Md., p. 264-266.
v. 2. Sonnet to Mr.—, in India, by Miss Lee, of Md., p. 3-4.—Sonnet to the memory of her sisters, Mrs. F-nd-l and Mrs. Pl-t-r, by Miss Lee, of Md., p. 4-5.—The genius of America; Pyrocles to Lucinda; Impromptu; Epigram on a young gentleman; Chloe; To Monimia; An imitation of Horace, bk. iii, ode xxix; Epitaph on a miser; To Amanda; [Lines] written under a young lady’s picture; Thoughts at Christmas; Absence; An ode to a friend; An ode, 1759; Song, to the tune of The Flowers of the Forest; On the taking of Louisburgh by Admiral Boscawen, 1758; Verses written at Mount Radnor, April, 1764; A hymn to Monimia; A song to the tune Wae’s my heart that we should sunder; by John Thomas, of Md., p. 154-189.—Verses on presenting Mr. J. T. with a piece of work to wear in his watch, by Miss Lee, of Md., p. 189-190.—To a young lady, on receiving from her a watch-paper, by John Thomas, of Md., p. 190-192.—To a young lady, on the author’s omitting to send her as promised, a present of flowers, on May-Day, 1762, by John Thomas, of Md., p. 245-247.—On the vicissitudes of human life, an elegy, addressed to a friend by Mr. Smith of Phila., p. 276-281.—The enamour’d philosopher, by a maniac in the hospital at Philadelphia, p. 315-317.—Lampoon, by Mr. Smith, of Phila., p. 317-319.—The student’s sigh; To Miss A. T.; Morning, a hymn; The student’s resolve; Elegy on the death of Hon. J. Rogers; Despair, an elegy; A burlesque invitation; To Miss A. O., by —— of Anne-Arundel county, p. 340-354.—To Miss H. Hill; On the death of Mrs.—’s humming bird; by Miss Lee, of Md., p. 355-358.—Sonnet by Charlotte Smith, p. 359.
AFamilytablet: containing a selection of original poetry. Boston: Printed and sold by William Spotswood. 1796. 6 p.l., 81 p. 16º.
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Edited by Abiel Holmes.
This collection was almost entirely composed by members of the family of President Stiles, and Dr. Holmes and his wife were the largest contributors.—Dexter,Yale annals.
Contents: Elegy.—A dirge.—On the sudden death of a lovely child.—Lines addressed to Miss S. W. on the death of her brother who fell in battle at Miami Village, 1790.—Lines occasioned by the war, 1777.—André’s ghost.—Epistle to Myra.—Lines presented to the parents of Mr. J. F.—Lines to the memory of Mrs. T. H.—Elegy to memory of Mrs. T. W.—Elegiac sonnet.—Farewell.—The adieu.—Invocation to religion.—Hymn written at sea.—Invocation to piety.—Lines written in a gale at sea.—Birth-day reflection.—Hymn, My times are in Thy hand.—Conscience.—To Myra.—Origin of the fire-screen.—A fragment.—Inscription on a mall at C.—The flower-de-luce.—Reply.—To Myron with a purse.—Reply.—To Myra with a paper-basket.—Lines accompanying a needle-book.—To a gentleman, who presented Myra seven robins.—Address to a young robin.—To Myron, with a jonquil.—Reply.—On reading the above pieces.—The transformation of Eliza into a poplar.—The soldier.—The seasons.—To a gentleman, who presented Louisa with a pen.—Reply.—To Strephon.—To Amanda.—Lines occasioned by seeing a portrait of the Goddess of Liberty.—Elegiac fragment on the death of E. S.—Elegiac sonnet on Mrs. K. T. S.—Elegy on Doctor *******—Yaratildia: an epic poem.
Fanny[a poem].SeeHalleck, Fitz-Greene.
Farmer, Henry Tudor. The battle of the isle. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 2, p. 174-179.)
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—— Imagination; The maniac’s dream, and other poems; By Henry T. Farmer, M.D. member of the Historical Society of New-York. New-York: Published by Kirk & Mercein, and John Miller, Covent Garden, London. William A. Mercein, printer. 1819. 2 p.l., (i)viii-xi, (1)14-163 p. 12º.
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Fashion’sanalysis; or, The winter in town.SeeAvalanche, Sir Anthony, pseud.
FatherAbbey’s will.SeeSeccomb, John.
Faugeres, Margaretta V., 1771-1801. Essays, in prose and verse. By Margaretta V. Faugeres. (In: The posthumous works of Ann Eliza Bleecker. New-York, 1793. 16º. p. 263-375.)
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Poems, p. 275-375.
Fenno, Miss J. Original compositions, in prose and verse. On subjects moral and religious. By Miss J. Fenno, of Boston. Printed in Boston, by Joseph Bumstead, at his office, No. 20, Union-Street.mdccxci.1 p.l., iii, 125 p. 24º.
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Fentham.The old soldier. (In: The Beauties of poetry, British and American. Philadelphia, 1791. 16º. p. 190-191.)
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Also printed inThe Columbian muse. New York, 1794, p. 171-172,NBH.
Fessenden, Thomas Green, 1771-1837. Democracy unveiled; or, Tyranny stripped of the garb of patriotism. By Christopher Caustic, L.L.D. [pseud. of Thomas Green Fessenden.] Second edition. Boston: Printed by David Carlisle, for the author. 1805. 2 p.l., (i)iv-viii, 220 p. 12º.
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Cantoi.The tocsin;ii.Illuminism;iii.Mobocracy;iv.The Jeffersoniad;v.The gibbet of satire;vi.Monition.
—— —— In two volumes. Third edition, with large additions. New-York: Printed for I. Riley & Co. 1806. 2 v. in 1. 12º.
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v. 1. xxiv, 179 p.; v. 2. 238 p., 1 l.
The Library has another copy of this edition in which v. 1 is dated 1806; v. 2, dated 1805.
—— The modern philosopher; or Terrible tractoration! In four cantos, most respectfully addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, London. By Christopher Caustick [pseud. of Thomas Green Fessenden], Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Aberdeen and Honorary member of no less than nineteen very learned societies. Second American edition, revised, corrected, and much enlarged by the author. Philadelphia: From the Lorenzo press of E. Bronson. 1806. 2 p.l., (i)vi-xxxii, 272 p., 2 pl. (incl. front.) 8º.
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—— Original poems. By Thomas Green Fessenden, Esq.Authorof Terrible Tractoration, or Caustic’s petition to the Royal College of Physicians, and Democracy unveiled. Philadelphia: Printed at the Lorenzo press of E. Bronson. 1806. 2 p.l., (i)vi-xii, 203(1) p. 12º.
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Some of Fessenden’s poems are printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 115-121,NBH.
—— Pills, poetical, political and philosophical. Prescribed for the purpose of purging the publick of piddling philosophers, of puny poetasters, of paltry politicians, and petty partisans. By Peter Pepper-Box, poet and physician [i.e., Thomas Green Fessenden]. Philadelphia: Printed for the author. 1809. 1 p.l., (i)iv-xviii, 136 p. 12º.
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—— Poetical dialogue between Lionel Lovelorn, Esq. and Geoffry Ginger, Esq. (In: The Port folio. Philadelphia, 1805. 4º. v. 5, p. 22-24.)
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—— Terrible tractoration!! A poetical petition against galvanising trumpery, and the Perkinistic institution. In four cantos. Most respectfully addressed to the Royal College of Physicians, by Christopher Caustic.... First American from the second London edition.... New York: S. Stansbury, 1804. xxxv(i), 192 p. 16º.
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First published in London, 1803.
TheFieldof Orleans, a poem.SeeHutton, Joseph.
FirstChurch of Universalists, Boston, Mass. Ode performed ... on the day devoted to funeral testimonies of respect to the memory of ... Washington. (In: The Independent Chronicle. Boston, Jan. 23, 1800.)
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A poem of eight stanzas.
Fitch, Elijah, 1745-1788. The beauties of religion. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American literature. Boston, 1829. 12º. p. 300-301.)
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—— The choice. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 258-259.)
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First published in Providence, 1789.
—— The true Christian. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 258.)
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Folger, Peter, 1617-1690. A looking-glass for the times, or the former spirit ofNew England revived in this generation. By Peter Folger. April 23, 1676. 10 l. 8º.
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“This was reprinted in 1763. Copies of it are very rare. We are indebted for the one from which we have reprinted, to a ms. copy in possession of Mr. Bancroft.”
Excerpt from: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck’sCyclopædia of American literature.
Also printed in E. C. Stedman and E. M. Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 1, p. 479-485,NBB.
Forrest, Michael. Travels through America. A poem. By Michael Forrest. Philadelphia: Printed by Johnston & Justice, at Franklin’s Head, No. 41, Chestnut-Street.m. dcc. xciii.3 p.l., (1)8-50 p. 16º.
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Address to fortune (supposed to have been written by an old bachelor), p. 43-44; Verses addressed to a young gentleman at the Charleston College academy, in 1790, p. 44-45; A specimen of unlimited sublime poetry, p. 45-49; Man shall be free. A new song written February 25, 1793, p. 50.
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790. The mechanic’s song. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 115.)
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—— The mother country. (In his: Select works. By Epes Sargent. Boston, 1854. 12º. p. 378.)
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Also printed in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 115,NBB.
—— My plain country Joan. (In his: Select works. By Epes Sargent. Boston, 1854. 12º. p. 377.)
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Also printed in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 114-115,NBB.
—— Paper: a poem. (In his: Works. London, 1793. 8º. p. 101-104.)
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Reprinted inThe Massachusetts magazine, Boston, 1794, v. 8, p. 501,Reserve; Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 1, p. 173-174,NBH; and in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 114,NBB.
Also printed in many editions of Franklin’sWorks.
Frencharrogance; or “The cat let out of the bag.”SeeCobbett, William.
Freneau, Philip, 1752-1832. The American village. A poem by Philip Freneau. Reprinted in facsimile from the original edition published at New York in 1772, with an introduction by Harry Lyman Koopman and bibliographical data by Victor Hugo Paltsits. Providence, Rhode Island, 1906. xxi p., 2 l., 69 p. 8º. (Club for Colonial Reprints of Providence, Rhode Island. Third publication.)
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No. 39 of 100 copies printed.
—— A collection of poems, on American affairs, and a variety of other subjects, chiefly moral and political; written between the year 1797 and the present time. By Philip Freneau, author of Poems written during the Revolutionary War, Miscellanies, &c. &c. In two volumes. New-York: Published by David Longworth, at the Dramatic Repository, Shakspeare-Gallery. 1815. 2 v. 24º.
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v. 1. 2 p.l., v-viii, (1)14-188 p., 2 l. of adv.; v. 2. 2 p.l., (1)10-176 p.
—— The miscellaneous works of Mr. Philip Freneau. Containing his essays, and additional poems. Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Bailey, at Yorick’s Head, in Market Street.mdcclxxxviii.xii, 429 p. 16º.
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—— The poems of Philip Freneau. Written chiefly during the late war. Philadelphia: Printed by Francis Bailey, at Yorick’s Head, in Market Street.mdcclxxxvi.vii(i), 407 p. 16º.
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—— The poems of Philip Freneau poet of the American Revolution. Edited for the Princeton Historical Association by Fred Lewis Pattee.... Princeton, N. J.: The University Library, 1902. 3 v. 8º.
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—— Poems relating to the American Revolution by Philip Freneau. With an introductory memoir and notes. By Evert A. Duyckinck. New York: W. J. Middleton, publisher, 1865. 1 p.l., (i)vi-xxxviii, 288 p., 2 ports. (incl. front.), 1 fac. 4º.
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No. 73 of 100 copies printed.
—— Poems on various subjects, but chiefly illustrative of the events and actors in the American War of Independence. By Philip Freneau. Reprinted from the rare edition printed at Philadelphia in 1786. With a preface. London: John Russell Smith, Soho Square. 1861. 2 p.l., (i)vi-xxii, 362 p. 16º.
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—— Poems written between the years 1768 & 1794, by Philip Freneau, of New Jersey. A new edition, revised and corrected by the author; including a considerable number of pieces never before published. Monmouth [N. J.] Printed at the press of the author, at Mount-Pleasant, near Middletown-Point;m, dcc, xcv: and, of—American Independence—xix.2 p.l., (i)x-xv, 455(1) p. 8º.
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Advertised by Freneau in his newspaper,The Jersey Chronicle, no. 12, July 18, 1795.
The Library has a second copy of this edition; both were formerly owned by Evert A. Duyckinck, who annotated them, in pencil, for his edition of Freneau’s poems published in 1865. The annotations of the one supplement those of the other.
—— Poems written and published during the American Revolutionary war, and now republished from original manuscripts; interspersed with translations from the ancients, and other pieces not heretofore in print. By Philip Freneau. The third edition in two volumes. Philadelphia:From the press of Lydia R. Bailey, No. 10, North-Alley. 1809. 2 v. 12º.
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G., G. The Shunamite.SeeGreen, G.
Gardiner, John S. J., 1765-1830. An epistle to Zenas. [By John S. J. Gardiner, Assistant Rector, Trinity Church, Boston.] Boston: Printed by Peter Edes [1784?]. 1 p.l., ii, (1)6-15(1) p., 1 l. 12º.
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Cerberus. Very curious and uncommon character, p. [16-17].
—— [Funeral poem on Fisher Ames.] (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 536-537.)
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AGentlemanof Connecticut, pseud. The democratiad, a poem.SeeHopkins, Lemuel.
AGentlemanof Maryland, pseud.SeeBrackenridge, Hugh Henry.
AGentlemanof Rhode Island Colony, pseud. Verses on Doctor Mayhew’s book of observations on the charter and conduct of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.SeeGoddard, William.
TheGhostof Christopher Columbus, visiting the United States in the year 1811. A poem. Cop. 1811. 1 p.l., 3-6 p. 8º.
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Bd. with: M. L. Weems, The philanthropist or political peacemaker. Philadelphia, 1809.
Page 1-2 lacking.
Goddard, William, 1739-1817. Verses on Doctor Mayhew’s Book of observations on the charter and conduct of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts: with note, critical and explanatory. By a gentleman of Rhode-Island Colony [i.e., William Goddard]. Providence, in New-England: Printed and sold by William Goddard, at the Signe of Shakespear’s Head, 1763. 19 p. 12º.
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Godfrey, Thomas, 1736-1763. Juvenile poems on various subjects. With the Prince of Parthia, a tragedy. By the late Mr. Thomas Godfrey, Junr. of Philadelphia. To which is prefixed some account of the author and his writings [by N. Evans]. Philadelphia, Printed by Henry Miller, in Second-Street.mdcclxv.xxvi p., 1 l., 223 p. 8º.
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“Elegy to the memory of Mr. Thomas Godfrey,” by J. Green, p. 1-4; “Elegy, to the memory of the same,” by N. Evans, October 1, 1763, p. 5-7.
Goodnews from Nevv-England: with an exact relation of the first planting that countrey: a description of the profits accruing by the worke. Together with a briefe, but true discovery of their order both in church and common-wealth, and maintenance allowed the painfull labourers in that vineland of the Lord. With the names of the severall towns, and who be preachers to them. London; Printed by Mathew Simmons, 1648. 1 p.l., 25 p. 4º.
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Pages 9, 19, 22, 23 wrongly numbered 19, 11, 14, 25.
Reprinted with modern type-facsimile title-page in Massachusetts Historical Society,Collections for 1852, Boston, 1852, series 4, v. 1, p. 194-218,IAA.
The identity of the author has been lost, except that he is known to have been a resident of Plymouth colony.
TheGospeltragedy: an epic poem.SeeBrockway, Thomas.
Gratitude, a poem spoken at the Boston Theatre, by Mrs. Whitlock. (In: The Polyanthos. Boston, 1814. 8º. v. 4, p. 316-326.)
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This poem appeared inThe Mirror of tastein 1811.
Green, G. The shunamite. Recommended to the candid perusal of all denominations of Christians. By G. G.—, [i.e., G. Green] M.M.M. New York: Printed by Southwick and Pelsue. No. 3, New-Street. 1810. 1 p.l., (1)6-16 p. 12º.
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Green, Joseph, 1706-1780. Elegy to the memory of Mr. Thomas Godfrey. (In: Thomas Godfrey, Juvenile poems on various subjects. Philadelphia, 1765. 8º. p. 1-4.)
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—— Entertainment for a winter’s evening being a full and true account of a very strange and wonderful sight seen in Boston on the twenty-seventh of December at noon-day. The truth of which can be attested by a great number of people, who actually saw the same with their own eyes. By Me, the HonbleB. B. Esq. (Joseph Green).... Boston: Printed and sold by G. Rogers, next to the Prison in Queen-street. Tarrytown, New York. Reprinted William Abbatt, 1917. 13 p. 4º. (In: Magazine of history with notes and queries, extra no. 57, p. 67-79.)
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Modern type reprint with type facsimile of title-page.
—— A mournful lamentation for the death of Mr. Old Tenor. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 1, p. 136-139.)
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Also printed in Stedman and Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 2, p. 435-437,NBB.
—— A parody on Mather Byles’s Stanzas written at sea. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 121-122.)
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Also printed in Stedman and Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 2, p. 433-434,NBB.
—— The poet’s lamentation for the loss of his cat, which he used to call his muse. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York. 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 122-123.)
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Also printed in Stedman and Hutchinson.A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 2, p. 434-435,NBB.
TheGroup: or An elegant representation illustrated.SeeCliffton, William.
Guest, Moses. Poems on several occasions. To which are annexed, extracts from a journal kept by the author while he followed the sea, and during a journey from New-Brunswick, in New-Jersey, to Montreal and Quebec. By Moses Guest. Cincinnati: Looker & Reynolds, printers; 1824. 1 p.l., (i)iv, (1)8-160 p. 2. ed. 16º.
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TheGuillotina, or a democratic dirge, a poem.SeeHopkins, Lemuel.
Haight, Mrs. Sarah. A medley of joy and grief; being a selection of original pieces in prose and verse, chiefly on religious subjects. By a lady of New-York [i.e., Mrs. Sarah Haight]. New-York: Published by W. B. Gilley, 92 Broadway. Gray & Bunce, printers. 1822. 298 p., 1 l. 12º.
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Includes the following pieces written before 1820:
A retrospect of past and present mercies, Jan. 1st, 1819, p. 10-24.—Meditation, June, 1815, p. 29-31.—Meditation, a walk to Mount Olivet on a summer’s eve, July, 1815, p. 59-80.—Complaint, etc. under pain and trouble, February, 1815, p. 90-91.—Complaint under great bodily pain, and darkness of mind, Greenwich, April, 1815, p. 92-93.—On the death of Mrs. M. Wilkinson, 1815, p. 93-94.—All is vanity but the Creator, 1814, p. 95-96.—Complaining of hardness of heart. Mount Pleasant, August, 1814, p. 96-97.—To Rosamond, on her departure for England, June, 1811, p. 125-127.—Reflections, May, 1816, p. 158-159.
Halleck, Fitz-Greene, 1790-1867. Fanny. [By Fitz-Greene Halleck.] New-York: Published by C. Wiley & Co. No. 3 Wall-Street. Clayton & Kingsland, printers. 1819. 1 p.l., (1)6-49 p. 8º.
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—— —— Second edition. New-York: Published by Wiley & Halsted, No. 3, Wall-Street. William Grattan, printer. 1821. 1 p.l., (1)6-67 p. 8º.
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—— —— New York, 1866. 3 p.l., (1)8-84 p., 1 port. 4º.
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No. 16 of 70 copies printed for W. L. Andrews.
Also printed inSpecimens of the American poets. London, 1822, p. 110-156,NBH.
—— Fanny, with other poems. [By Fitz-Greene Halleck.] New-York. Harper & Brothers. 1839. 2 p.l., (1)6-130 p., 1 l. 12º.
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—— The poetical writings of Fitz-Greene Halleck, with extracts from those of Joseph Rodman Drake. Edited by James Grant Wilson. New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1869. 2 p.l., (i)vi-xviii p., 1 l., (1)14-389 p., 5 pl., 5 ports. (incl. front.) 4º.
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Hamilton, George.SeeEpistlefrom the Marquis de La Fayette to General Washington.
Hammon, Jupiter, b. 1720? Jupiter Hammon, American negro poet; selections from his writings and a bibliography, by Oscar Wegelin. New York: C. F. Heartman, 1915. 2 p.l., 7-51 p., 5 facs. (incl. front.) 8º. (Heartman’s historical series, no. 13.)
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Facing p. 18, facsimile of broadside: An address to Miss Philis Wheatley, Ethiopian poetess, in Boston, who came from Africa at eight years of age, and soon became acquainted with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Hartford, August 14, 1778. Text in two columns. Text also printed on p. 32-36.
Facing p. 28 facsimile of broadside: An evening thought. Salvation by Christ, with penetential cries. Composed ... 25th of December, 1760. Text in two columns. Text also printed on p. 29-31.
A poem for children with thoughts on death, p. 37-40; A dialogue intitled the kind master and the dutiful servant [in verse], p. 41-46.
Harney, John Milton, 1789-1825. Crystalina; a fairy tale. By an American [i.e., John Milton Harney]. New-York: Printed by George F. Hopkins. 1816. 3 p.l., 112 p. 16º.
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Harwood, John Edmund, 1771-1809. Poems by John Edmund Harwood. New-York: Published by M. & W. Ward, No. 4 City-Hotel, for Joseph Osborn, 1809. 2 p.l., (1)4-107 p. 12º.
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Elegies, p. 1-20; Odes, p. 21-48; Miscellaneous pieces, p. 49-105.
Haslett, Andrew. Original poems, by A. Haslett. Author of various miscellaneous pieces. Baltimore: Printed by R. Gamble—No. 12 Light-Street. 1812. 2 p.l., ii(i), viii-ix, (1)14-95 p. 12º.
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Hastings, Sally. Poems, on different subjects. To which is added, a descriptive account of a family tour to the West; in the year, 1800. In a letter to a lady. By Sally Hastings. Lancaster, Printed and sold, By William Dickson, for the benefit of the authoress. 1808. 1 p.l., (1)4-220 p. 16º.
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TheHasty-pudding: a poem.SeeBarlow, Joel.
Haven, Nathaniel Appleton, 1790-1826. The remains of Nathaniel Appleton Haven. With a memoir of his life, by George Ticknor. [Cambridge: Milliard, Metcalf & Company,]mdcccxxvii.xl, 351 p. 8º.
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Poems written during the years 1807-1815, p. 233-263.
—— —— Second edition. Boston: Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins. 1828. viii, 368 p. 12º.
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Poems written during the years 1807-1815, p. 257-273.
Hazard, Joseph. Poems, on various subjects. By Joseph Hazard. Brooklyn, N. Y. Published by the author, [A. Spooner, printer.] 1814. 2 p.l., (1)6-187 p. 24º.
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TheHeroesof the lake. A poem, in two books. Written in the autumn of 1813. New-York: Printed and published by S. Woodworth & Co. War Office, 26 Chatham-street. 1814. 2 p.l., (1)5-108 p., front. 16º.
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Hill, George, 1796-1871. Diabolou machia; or Battle of dragon. [A poem written at Yale College, 1815, by George Hill?]. n.t.-p. 1875. 2 l. 8º.
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This poem describes an affair in which several students came to blows; it took place in a tavern on an evening of the fall term of 1815.
Hillhouse, James Abraham, 1789-1841. The judgment, a vision. By the author of Percy’s Masque [i.e., James Abraham Hillhouse]. New-York: Published by James Eastburn, 1821. 46 p., 1 front. 8º.
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This poem was delivered at the Yale College commencement of 1812.
Hine, Benjamin. Miscellaneous poetry: or, The farmer’s muse. By Benjamin Hine. New-York: Printed for the author, by H. Ludwig, 72 Vesey-St. 1835. 1 p.l., (i)iv-x p., 1 l., (1)14-273 p. 12º.
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Poems written between 1789-1820, p. 13-154.
Hitchcock, David, b. 1773. A poetical dictionary; or popular terms illustrated in rhyme; with explanatory remarks. For the use of society in general, and politicians in particular. Part first. By David Hitchcock, author of the “Shade of Plato,” &c. From Lewis’s Press, Lenox. Henry Starr, printer. 1808. 1 p.l., (i)iv-vi, (1)8-113 p., 1 l. of errata. 16º.
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—— The poetical works of David Hitchcock. Containing, the Shade of Plato. Knight and quack, and the Subtlety of foxes. Boston: Published by Etheridge and Bliss, No. 12, Cornhill. 1806. Oliver & Munroe, printers. 1 p.l., (i)iv-xvi. (1)18-164 p., 1 l. of adv. 16º.
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—— The social monitor; or, A series of poems, on some of the most important and interesting subjects. By David Hitchcock, author of the “Shade of Plato.” Second edition. New-York: Printed for Gould, Banks & Gould, Prior & Dunning, Isaac Riley, and Collins & Co. 1814. 1 p.l., (i) iv-v(i), (1)8-204 p. 24º.
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Hoar, Leonard, 1630-1675. [Verses in Latin.] (Massachusetts Historical Society. Proceedings, 1864-1865. Boston, 1866. 8º. v. 8, p. 14-15.)
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The original verses are appended to the first triennial catalogue of Harvard University, published in 1674, and were undoubtedly prepared by Leonard Hoar.
Holland, Edwin C. The pillar of glory; Rise Columbia. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston. 1829. 12º. v. 2, p. 328-330.)
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Originally published in thePort folio, Philadelphia, 1813, series 3, v. 2, p. 552, *DA.
Holme, John. A true relation of the flourishing State of Pennsylvania. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Bulletin. Philadelphia, 1848. 8º. v. 1, 1845-47, p. 161-180.)
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Written in 1686.
Printed for the first time, from the original manuscript. This poem is believed to be the first metrical composition written in Pennsylvania.
Holmes, Abiel.SeeAFamilytablet: containing a selection of original poetry.
Holyoke, Edward.SeePietaset gratulatio....
Honeywood, St. John, 1764-1798. A poem on reading the President’s Address; with a sketch of the character of a candidate for the presidency. [By St. John Honeywood.] Philadelphia: Printed by Ormrod & Conrad. No. 41 Chestnut-Street. 1796. 1 p.l., (1)4-7 p. 8º.
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—— Poems by St. John Honeywood, A.M. With some pieces in prose. Copyright secured. New-York: Printed by T. & J. Swords. No. 99 Pearl-Street. 1801. 3 p.l., (i)viii, 159(1) p. 16º.
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Reviewed inThe American review, and literary journalfor the year 1801, New York, 1801, v. 1, p. 297-303.
Hopkins, Lemuel, 1750-1801. The Democratiad, a poem, in retaliation, for the “Philadelphia Jockey Club.” By a Gentleman of Connecticut [i.e., Lemuel Hopkins]. Philadelphia: Published by Thomas Bradford, printer, 1795. iv, (1)6-22 p., 1 l. 8º.
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At head of title: Second edition.
Also ascribed to William Cobbett.
Contains sarcastic references to the Democrats in the United States Senate who opposed Jay’s treaty.
—— —— Philadelphia: Published by Thomas Bradford, printer, book-seller & stationer, No. 8 South Front Street. 1796. 1 p.l., (i)iv, (1)6-28 p. 8º.
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At head of title: Third edition.
—— Epitaph on a patient killed by a cancer quack. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 137-139.)
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Also printed in E. C. Stedman and E. M. Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 3, p. 414-415,NBB.
—— The guillotina, or a Democratic dirge, a poem. By the author of the “Democratiad” [i.e., Lemuel Hopkins]. Philadelphia: Sold at the Political Book-Store[By Thomas Bradford], South Front-Street, No. 8. [1796.] 1 p.l., (1)4-14 p. 8º.
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A political satire, erroneously attributed to William Cobbett.
—— The hypocrite’s hope. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 139-141.)
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Also printed inThe Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 144-146,NBH; Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 1, p. 283-284,NBH; and in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 322,NBB.
—— On General Ethan Allen. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 142.)
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Also printed in E. C. Stedman and E. M. Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 3, p. 413-414,NBB.
—— A plea for union and the constitution. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 321-322.)
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——See alsoTheAnarchiard; TheEcho; ThePoliticalgreen-housefor the year 1798.
Hopkinson, Francis, 1737-1791. The battle of the kegs. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1787. 8º. v. 1, p. 85-86.)
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Also printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 1, p. 202-205,NBH; and in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 218-219,NBB.
—— An exercise, containing a dialogue and ode on the accession of his present gracious Majesty Georgeiii.Performed at the public commencement in the College of Philadelphia, May 18th 1762. [By Francis Hopkinson.] Philadelphia. Printed by W. Dunlap, in Market-Street,m, dcc, lxii.8 p. 4º.
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—— A fair bargain. (In: The Beauties of poetry, British and American. Philadelphia, 1791. 16º. p. 198-199.)
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—— The miscellaneous essays and occasional writings of Francis Hopkinson, Esq. Philadelphia: Printed by T. Dobson, at the Stone-house, No. 41 Second-Street.m, dcc, xcii.3 v. 12º.
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v. 3, after p. 215, “Poems on several subjects,” 204 p.
—— The raising: a song for federal mechanics. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1788. 8º. v. 4, p. 95.)
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Howe, Joseph. An ode, addressed to Miss ****. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 297-298.)
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Humphreys, David, 1752-1818. Address to the armies of the United States of America. Written in the year 1782. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1787. 8º. v. 1, p. 266-272.)
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First published in New Haven in 1782. Also in hisLife of ... Israel Putnam, New York, 1810, p. 189-218,AN; and in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 1, p. 261-271,NBH.
—— American winter. (In: The Columbian muse. New York, 1794. 16º. p. 165-166.)
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—— Depredations and destruction of the Algerines. (In: The Columbian muse. New York, 1794. 16º. p. 147-158.)
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—— An elegy on the burning of Fairfield, in Connecticut. Written on the spot by Col. Humphreys. 1779. (In: The New-Haven gazette, and the Connecticut magazine. New-Haven, 1786. 4º. June 29, 1786, v. 1, no. 20, p. 159.)
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Also printed inThe American museum, Philadelphia, 1787, v. 1, p. 265,Reserve;American poems, selected and original, Litchfield, 1793, p. 117-119,NBH;The Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 112-114,NBH; andAmerican poetical miscellany, Philadelphia, 1809, p. 63-65,NBH.
—— An elegy on Lieutenant De Hart, volunteer aid to Gen. Wayne. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 120-122.)
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Also inThe Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 114-116,NBH.
—— An elegy, on Lieutenant De Hart, volunteer aid-de-camp to General Wayne. An ode, to Laura. A song, translated from the French. An epitaph written the day after the capitulation of Lord Cornwallis, at York-town in Virginia. An impromptu, for the pocket-book of a young lady who expected to embark soon for Europe. The genius of America, a song. The monkey, who shaved himself and his friends. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1788. 8º. v. 3, p. 273-279.)
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—— An epistle to Dr. Dwight. On board the Courier de l’Europe, July 30, 1784. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 129-134.)
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Also inThe Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 136-140,NBH.
—— The farmers’ harvest hymn. (In his: A discourse on the agriculture of the state of Connecticut. New-Haven, 1816. 8º. p. 42.)
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—— Future state of the western territory. (In: The Columbian muse. New York, 1794. 16º. p. 162-165.)
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—— Future state of the western territory; American winter; On love and the American fair; Depredations and destructionof the Algerines. (In: The Beauties of poetry, British and American. Philadelphia, 1793. 16º. p. 130-146.)
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—— The genius of America—an ode: inscribed to his excellency George Washington, esq. on his return to Mount Vernon, December, 1783. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1789. 8º. v. 5, p. 101-104.)
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Also printed inAmerican poems, selected and original, Litchfield, 1793, p. 127-129.NBH;The Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 120-121,NBH.
—— The miscellaneous works of Colonel Humphreys. New-York: Printed by Hodge, Allen, and Campbell, and sold at their respective book-stores.m. dcc. xc.[With copy-right according to law.] 348 p. 8º.
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Contains the following poems:
Address to the armies of the United States of America, p. 12-29; A poem on the happiness of America, p. 30-66; Mount Vernon: an ode, p. 68-70; The genius of America, p. 70-72; An elegy on Lieutenant De Hart, p. 72-74; The monkey, who shaved himself and his friends, p. 75-76; A letter to a young lady in Boston, p. 90-97; An epistle to Dr. Dwight, p. 97-102; Elegy on the burning of Fairfield in Connecticut, p. 111-113.
—— The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys, late Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States of America to the Court of Madrid. New-York: Printed by T. and J. Swords, No. 160 Pearl-Street. 1804. xv, 394 p., 7 l., front. (port.) 8º.
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—— Mount Vernon, an ode, inscribed to General Washington. Written at Mount Vernon, August 1786. (In: The New-Haven gazette, and the Connecticut magazine. New-Haven, 1786. 4º. Nov. 16. 1786, v. 1, no. 40, p. 314-315.)
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Also printed inAmerican poems, selected and original, Litchfield, 1793, p. 123-125,NBH;The Columbian muse. New York, 1794, p. 116-118,NBH; and E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck.Cyclopædia of American literature, v. 1, p. 377,NBB.
—— An ode, inscribed to General Washington. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1788. 8º. v. 3, p. 482-483.)
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—— A poem on the death of General Washington, pronounced at the house of the American legation in Madrid, on the 4. day of July, 1800. [Signed D. Humphreys.] n.p. [1804.] 1 p.l., 151-187 p. 8º.
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Excerpt: The miscellaneous works of David Humphreys. New-York: T. & J. Swords, 1804.
—— A poem, on the happiness of America; addressed to the citizens of the United States. (In: The Boston magazine. Boston, 1786. 8º. July, 1786, p. 306-311; August, 1786, p. 348-352.)
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The poem was continued in later numbers of the magazine, which the Library lacks.
Also printed inThe American museum, Philadelphia, 1787, v. 1, p. 273-288,Reserve; and in the author’sLife of Israel Putnam, New York, 1810, p. 219-285,AN.
—— A poem on the happiness of America. Addressed to the citizens of the United States. By Col. David Humphreys, aid-de-camp to General Washington during the American Revolutionary War. New York: The New York Printing Company, 1871. 1 p.l., (1)4-67 p. 8º.
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—— A poem on industry. Addressed to the citizens of the United States of America. By Colonel David Humphreys, Minister resident at the Court of Lisbon. Philadelphia: Printed for Mathew Carey, No. 118, Market-Street. October 14, 1794. 1 p.l., (i)iv p., 1 l., (1)8-22 p., 1 l. of adv. 8º.
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—— Poems by Col. David Humphreys, late aid-de-camp to his Excellency General Washington. Second edition:—with several additions. Philadelphia: Printed by Mathew Carey.m, dcc, lxxxix.1 p.l., 90 p., 1 l. 16º.
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——See alsoTheAnarchiard.
Hunn, Anthony. Sin and redemption. A religious poem, by Anthony Hunn. Lexington: Printed by W. W. Worsley ... “Reporter” Press. 1812. 2 p.l., (1)6-25 p. 8º.
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“The following is an episode only of a much larger epic poem entitled ‘The Columbiad,’ which is formed out of most eminent scenes of the American Revolution and the hero of which is the immortal Washington.”—Preface.
Huntley, Lydia.SeeSigourney, Mrs. Lydia Howard Huntley.
Hutton, Joseph. The field of Orleans. A poem. By the author of several fugitive pieces [i.e., Joseph Hutton].... Philadelphia: Published by W. Anderson, 102, Cherry-Street. 1816. 31 p., 2 l. 24º.
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Indiansongs of peace.SeeSmith, William.
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859. [Lines spoken by Thomas A. Cooper, on the night of the opening of the Park theatre. Sept. 9, 1807.] (In: Washington Irving, Life and letters. New York, 1862. 8º. v. 1, p. 204-208.)
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Also in the New York edition of theLife and lettersof 1864, v. 1, p. 204-208.
Irving, William, 1766-1821. [Poems.] (In: Salmagundi. New York, 1807-08. 24º. v. 1. p. 35-37, 54-56, 70-80, 101-104, 136-140, 181-188; v. 2, p. 250-254, 399-404.)
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The poems were written under the pseud. of “Pindar Cockloft, Esq.”
The Library has many other editions ofSalmagundibesides the one given here.
Jacob, Stephen. A poetical essay, delivered at Bennington, on the anniversary of the 16th of August, 1777. By Stephen Jacob, A. B. 1778. Hartford: Printed by Watson and Goodwin,m. dcc. lxxix.8 p. 12º.
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James, T. C. The country meeting, or Friends’ place of worship. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1787. 8º. v. 1, p. 93-95.)
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Also printed inThe Beauties of poetry, British and American, Philadelphia, 1791, p. 182-185,Reserve;American poems, selected and original, Litchfield, 1793, p. 234-238.NBH;The Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 121-125,NBH; andThe American poetical miscellany, Philadelphia, 1809, p. 172-176,NBH.
TheJeffersoniad; or, An echo to the groans of an expiring faction. By Democraticus. March 4, 1801: First year of the triumph of Republican principle. Price—18 cents. 1 p.l., (1)4-18 p. 16º.
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“The author ... presents his best respects to his fellow-citizens, and congratulates them on the event of the late election [of Jefferson as president]....”
“Theodore Dwight” is written in a contemporary hand on verso of title-page.
John of Enon, pseud.SeeBenedict, David.
Johnson, Edward, 1599-1672. A history of New-England. From the English planting in the yeere 1628. untill the yeere 1652. Declaring the form of their government, civill, military, and ecclesiastique. Their wars with the Indians, their troubles with the Gortonists, and other heretiques. Their manner of gathering of churches, the commodities of the country, and description of the principall towns and havens, with the great encouragements to increase trade betwixt them and Old England. With the names of all their governours, magistrates, and eminent ministers.... London, Printed for Nath: Brook at the Angel in Corn-hill, 1654. 236 p., 2 l. 8º.
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Better known by the running title: Wonder-working providence of Sion’s Saviour in New England.