Reprinted in supplement to theRoyal Gazette, November 24, 1779,Reserve.
Also reprinted inThe Loyal verses of Joseph Stansbury and Doctor Jonathan Odell.... Edited by Winthrop Sargent, Albany, 1860, p. 45-50,NBHD.
—— The Feu de joie. A poem. (In: The Royal gazette. New-York, 1779. fº. November 24, 1779, p. [2].)
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Reprinted inThe Loyal verses of Joseph Stansbury and Doctor Jonathan Odell.... Edited by Winthrop Sargent, Albany, 1860, p. 51-58,NBHD.
—— The loyal verses of Joseph Stansbury and Doctor Jonathan Odell; relating to the American Revolution.SeeStansbury, Joseph.
—— To Sir James Wallace, on sending in the Dutch prize. (In: The Royal Pennsylvania gazette. Philadelphia, 1778. fº. March 24, 1778, p. [3].)
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Reprinted inThe Loyal verses of Joseph Stansbury and Doctor Jonathan Odell.... Edited by Winthrop Sargent, Albany, 1860, p. 35,NBHD.
—— The word of Congress, a poem. (In: The Royal gazette. New-York, 1779. fº. September 18, 1779, p. [2.])
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Reprinted inThe Loyalist poetry of the Revolution, Philadelphia, 1857, p. 38-55,NBH.
Odiorne, Thomas, 1769-1851. The progress of refinement, a poem, in three books. To which are added, a poem on fame, and miscellanies. By Thomas Odiorne. Boston: Printed by Young and Etheridge, opposite the entrance of the Branch-Bank, State-Street.mdccxcii.x p., 1 l., (1)14-176 p., front. 16º.
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Half-title probably lacking.
Reviewed inThe Massachusetts magazine, Boston, 1793, v. 5, no. 4, p. 238-240,Reserve.
Olio; or, Satirical poetic-hodge-podge, with an illustrative or explanatory dialogue, in vindication of the motive. Addressed to good nature, humour, and fancy. Philadelphia, printed. 1801. 1 p.l., (i)iv. (1)4-46 p. 8º.
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With copy-right notice on title-page.
Parody, p. 25-43. Dialogue between the author and his friend, upon the subject of Olio, p. 44-46.
Oliver, Andrew. Elegy upon John Winthrop. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 136.)
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Written in 1779.
Oliver, Isabella. Poems, on various subjects. By Isabella Oliver, of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Carlisle: From the press of A. Loudon, (Whitehall.) 1805. 1 p.l., (1)4-5, (i)vii-ix, (1)11-220 p. 16º.
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Oliver, Thomas.SeePietaset gratulatio....
Onthe death of the very learned, pious and excelling Gershom Bulkley Esq. M.D. who had his mortality swallowed up of life, December the second 1713. Ætatis suæ 78. New-London: Printed by T. Green, 1714. Broadside.
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Photo-facsimile. Text in two columns, enclosed in mourning borders.
Oneyear in Savannah; a poem.SeeYoung, Edward R.
Oppression.A poem. By an American. With notes, by a North Briton. London: Printed for the author; and sold by C. Moran, in the Great Piazza, Covent Garden.mdcclxv.1 p.l., 34 p. 8º.
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Originalpoems, by a citizen of Baltimore.SeeTownsend, Richard H.
Osander, pseud. Miscellaneous poems.SeeAllen, Benjamin.
Osborn, John, 1713-1753. An elegiac epistle, written by John Osborn, at college, in the year 1735, upon the death of a sister, aged 13, and sent to another sister at Eastham. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1789. 8º. v. 6, p. 486-487.)
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Reprinted inThe beauties of poetry, British and American, Philadelphia, 1791, p. 206-208,Reserve; and in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 1, p. 122-124,NBH.
—— A whaling song. (In: E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck, Cyclopædia of American literature. New York, 1866. 8º. v. 1, p. 132-133.)
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Also printed in E. C. Stedman and E. M. Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 2, p. 364-365,NBB.
Osborn, Salleck, 1783-1826. Extract from an unfinished manuscript. (In: The American poetical miscellany. Philadelphia. 1809. 12º. p. 243-245.)
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—— Mercy. (In: The American poetical miscellany. Philadelphia, 1809. 12º. p. 109-110.)
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—— Poems by Salleck Osborn. Boston, I. P. Orcutt, printer [1823]. 1 p.l., x, 200 p., 1 l. 12º.
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The greater number of these poems were written before 1820.
Several of the poems are printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 147-149,NBH.
Paine, Robert Treat, 1773-1811. Adams and liberty. (In: The Philadelphia monthly magazine. Philadelphia, 1798. 8º. v. 1, p. 286-288.)
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—— The invention of letters: a poem, written at the request of the president of Harvard University, and delivered, in Cambridge, on the day of annual commencement, July 15, 1795. By Thomas Paine. Boston: Printed for the subscribers. July 27, 1795. 15 p. 12º.
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—— A monody on the death of Lieut. General Sir John Moore. With notes, historical and political. By R. T. Paine, Jun. Esq. To which is prefixed, a sketch of the life of General Moore.... Boston, Published by J. Belcher. 1811. 32 p. 8º.
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—— The ruling passion: an occasional poem. Written by the appointment of the Society theΦΒΚ, and spoken, on their anniversary, in the chapel of the University, Cambridge, July 20, 1797. By Thomas Paine, A.M. Published according to act of Congress. Boston: Printed by Manning & Loring, for the author. 1797. 2 p.l., (1)6-32 p. sq. 8º.
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—— The works, in verse and prose, of the late Robert Treat Paine, Jun. Esq. With notes. To which are prefixed, sketches of his life, character and writings. Boston: Printed and published by J. Belcher. 1812. 1 p.l., (i)vi-lxxxviii p., 3 l., (1)6-464 p., 1 l., 1 port. 8º.
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Contents: Sketches of the life, character and writings of the late R. T. Paine, by Charles Prentiss.—Tributary lines, to the memory of the late R. T. Paine.—Part 1, Juvenile poems, consisting chiefly of college exercises.—Part 2, Miscellaneous poems.—Part 3, Odes and songs.—Part 4, Prose writings.—Notes.
Part 2 includes the following: The prize prologue; The invention of letters, a poem; The ruling passion, an occasional poem; Dedicatory address spoken at the New Federal Theatre; Monody on the death of Lieutenant General Sir John Moore.
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809. Miscellaneous poems. By Thomas Paine. London: Printed and published by R. Carlile, 55, Fleet Street. 1819. 2 p.l., 24 p. 8º.
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Contents: The Farmer’s dog. Song on the death of General Wolfe. The snow-drop and critic. Account of the burning of Bachelor’s Hall. Liberty tree. Verses on war. Song to the tune of Rule Britannia. Lines occasioned by the question—“What is love?” Epigram on a long-nosed friend. On the British constitution. Story of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. A commentary on the eastern wise men. Lines from “The castle in the air” to “The little corner of the world.”
Reprinted inThe writings of Thomas Paine, edited by M. D. Conway, New York, 1896, v. 4, p. 477-498,IAW, with the addition of the following poems: The monk and the Jew, The Boston patriotic song, Columbia, Contentment, Federalist feast, and Lines extempore.
The “Verses on war,” which is printed in Conway’s edition under the title “An address to Lord Howe,” is printed under the title “To the king of England” inThe Columbian museum, Philadelphia, 1793, part 1, January to June, p. 4-5,Reserve. “The Liberty tree” is also inThe Pennsylvania magazine, Philadelphia, May, 1775, p. 328-329,Reserve, and in Stedman and Hutchinson’sA library of American literature. New York, 1889, v. 3, p. 234,NBB.
AParaphraseon part of the oeconomy of human life.SeeBowdoin, James.
Parke, John, 1750-1789. The lyric works of Horace, translated into English verse: to which are added, a number of original poems. By a Native of America [i.e., John Parke]. Philadelphia: Printed by Eleazer Oswald, at the Coffee-House.m, dcc, lxxxvi.xli, 334 p., 8 l. 12º.
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—— Prologue on the death of General Montgomery. By Colonel J. P. [i.e. John Parke.] (In: H. H. Brackenridge, The death of General Montgomery at the siege of Quebec. Philadelphia, 1777. 12º. 2 l. at end.)
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—— Prologue and epilogue to the Battle of Bunkers-Hill. (In: H. H. Brackenridge, The Battle of Bunkers-Hill. Philadelphia, 1776. 8º. p.l. 3, p. 37-38.)
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AParnassianshop.SeeStory, Isaac.
Pasquin, Anthony, pseud.SeeWilliams, John.
Patrioticeffusions.SeeLongstreet, Augustus Baldwin.
ThePatriotsof North-America: a sketch. With explanatory notes. New-York: Printed in the Yearm, dcc, lxxv.New York: Reprinted, William Abbatt, 1914. 46 p. 8º. (Magazine of history with notes and queries, extra no. 27.)
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Only two copies of the original are known to exist in the United States.
Paulding, James Kirke, 1779-1860. The backwoodsman. A poem. By J. K. Paulding. Philadelphia: Published by M. Thomas, 52, Chestnut St. J. Maxwell, printer. 1818. 5 p.l., (1)8-198 p. 12º.
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Extract printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 180-184,NBH.
—— The lay of the Scottish fiddle: a tale of Havre De Grace. Supposed to be written by Walter Scott, Esq. [By James Kirke Paulding.] First American from the fourth Edinburgh edition. New-York:Published by Inskeep & Bradford, and Bradford & Inskeep, Philadelphia. 1813. 1 p.l., (1)4-262 p. 32º.
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Reviewed in theLondon quarterly, v. 10, p. 463-467, Jan., 1814.
—— The lay of the Scottish fiddle. A poem. In five cantos. Supposed to be written by W—S—, Esq. [By James Kirke Paulding.] First American from the fourth Edinburgh edition. London: Printed for James Cawthorn, Cockspur-Street. 1814. 1 p.l., (i)iv-xvi, 222 p., 1 l. of adv. 12º.
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“A free parody of theLay of the last minstrel.... The production is principally devoted to satirizing the predatory warfare of the British on Chesapeake Bay, and, what is somewhat remarkable, was published in a very handsome style in London with a preface highly complimentary to the author. The hero is Admiral Cockburn, and the principal incident the burning and sacking of the little town of Havre de Grace on the coast of Maryland. It had at that time what might be called the distinction of provoking a fierce review from the London Quarterly. It is clever as a parody, and contains many passages entirely original and of no inconsiderable beauty.”—Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New-York, 1866, v. 2, p. 10.
Payne, John Howard, 1791-1852. The life and writings of John Howard Payne, the author of Home, Sweet Home; The Tragedy of Brutus; and other dramatic works. By Gabriel Harrison. Albany, N. Y.: Joel Munsell, 1875. ix, 408 p., 1 l., 1 port. 4º.
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Lispings of the Muse: a selection of juvenile poems, chiefly written at and before the age of sixteen, p. 247-267.—Poems of later days, p. 269-292.
—— John Howard Payne, dramatist, poet, actor, and author of Home, Sweet Home! His life and writings. By Gabriel Harrison. With illustrations. Revised edition. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1885. 404 p., front. (port.), 1 fac., 1 pl. 8º.
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Lispings of the Muse. Juvenile poems, p. 295-314.—Poems of later days, p. 315-338.
Payson, Edward, 1657-1732. A small contribution to the memorial of that truely worthy, and worthily man of God, Mr. Samuel Phillips, pastor to the church of Christ in Rowley; who deceased, April 22d, 1696, ætatis 71. (In: Thomas Gage, The history of Rowley. Boston, 1840. 12º. p. 79-84.)
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Peck, John. A short poem, containing a descant on the universal plan: also, lines on the happy end of the righteous, and the prosperity and death of the rich man, spoken of in St. Luke’s Gospel ... Chap.xvi.By John Peck. Boston: Printed for Nath’l Coverly. 1818. 1 p.l., 3-24 p. 12º.
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PennsylvaniaGazette. The New-Year verses of the Printers Lads, who carry the Pennsylvania Gazette to the Customers. January 1, 1780. [Philadelphia, 1779.] Broadside.
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—— —— January 1, 1781. [Philadelphia, 1780.] Broadside.
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—— —— January 1, 1782. [Philadelphia, 1781.] Broadside.
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—— The New-Year verses of the Printers Lads, who carry about the Pennsylvania Gazette to the Customers. January 1, 1783. [Philadelphia, 1782.] Broadside.
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Text in one column enclosed in a border.
—— New-Year verses, for those who carry the Pennsylvania Gazette to the Customers. January 1, 1785. [Philadelphia. 1784.] Broadside.
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Text in one column enclosed in a border.
Pepper-Box, Peter, pseud.SeeFessenden, Thomas Green.
Philenia, a lady of Boston, pseud.SeeMorton, Mrs. Sarah Wentworth Apthorp.
Phillis, a servant girl, pseud. An elegiac poem on the death of ... reverend and learned Mr. George Whitefield.SeeWheatley, Phillis.
Pierce, William. An epitaph—intended for the monument of major general Greene. By William Pierce, esq. of Savannah. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1789. 8º. v. 6, p. 86.)
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Pierce, William Leigh. The year: a poem, in three cantos. By William Leigh Pierce, Esq. New-York: Published by David Longworth. At the Shakspeare-Gallery. 1813. 3 p.l., (1)8-191 p., 1 l., (1)4-75 p., 1 l. of adv. 24º.
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Extract printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 130-133,NBH.
Pierpont, John, 1785-1866. Airs of Palestine; a poem: by John Pierpont. Esq.... Baltimore: Published for the author. B. Edes, printer. 1816. xxvi, 56 p. 8º.
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Reprinted inSpecimens of the American poets, London, 1822, p. 25-69,NBH.
—— —— Second edition. Boston: Published by Wells and Lilly, 1817. 58 p. 16º.
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—— —— Third edition—revised. Boston: Published by Wells and Lilly, 1817. 2 p.l., (i)iv-vii, (1)14-66 p. 24º.
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—— The portrait. A poem delivered before the Washington Benevolent Society, of Newburyport, on the evening of October 27, 1812. By John Pierpont, Esq.Boston: Published by Bradford and Read. T. B. Wait & Co., printers. 1812. 36 p. 8º.
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Pietaset gratulatio Collegii Cantabrigiensis apud Novanglos. Bostoni—Massachusettensium: Typis J. Green & J. Russell.mdcclxi.xiv p., 1 l., 106 p. 4º.
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These are poems addressed to His Majesty King Georgeiii., on his accession to the throne, by the president and fellows of Harvard College.
There are thirty-one papers by the following contributors: 1. By President Edward Holyoke; 2. By John Lovell; 3. By Stephen Sewall; 4. By Benjamin Church; 5. By Stephen Sewall; 6. By Francis Bernard; 7. By John Lowell; 8-9. By James Bowdoin; 10. By Samuel Deane; 11. By Benjamin Church; 12. By Stephen Sewall; 13. By Samuel Cooper; 14-16. By Stephen Sewall; 17. By James Bowdoin; 18-20. By Francis Bernard; 21-22. By John Lovell or Stephen Sewall; 23. By Stephen Sewall; 24. By John Lovell or Stephen Sewall; 25. By John Lovell; 26-27. By Samuel Deane; 28. By Samuel Cooper; 29. By Thomas Oliver; 30. By James Bowdoin; 31. By Francis Bernard.
For fuller details about this work and its contributors consult Duyckinck’sCyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 11-14,NBB.
Reviewed inThe Critical review, London, 1763, v. 16, p. 289-291,NAA;The Monthly review, London. 1763, v. 29, p. 22-28,NAA.
Pills, poetical, political and philosophical.SeeFessenden, Thomas Green.
Pindar, Jonathan, pseud. The probationary odes.SeeTucker, Saint George.
APoem, addressed to the people of Virginia, on New-Year’s day, 1788. Alexandria, January 10, 1788. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1788. 8º. v. 3, p. 92-93.)
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APoemdedicated to the memory of the reverend and excellent Mr. Urian Oakes.SeeMather, Cotton.
[Poem] On the death of Gen. George Washington. (In: The Monthly magazine and American review for the year 1799. New-York, 1800. 8º. v. 1, p. 477-478.)
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APoemon reading the President’s address.SeeHoneywood, St. John.
APoempresented to His Excellency William Burnet Esq; on his arrival at Boston, n.p. [1728?] 1 p.l., 5 p. 8º.
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One of “Fifty copies reprinted from the edition of 1728.”
“The only known copy of this poem in America, so far as the writer has been able to ascertain, is in the Boston Public Library, where it was acquired a few years ago. The British Museum has also a copy. The author is unknown. It is quite inferior to the verses of Mather Byles on the same occasion, and its publication lacks the Governor’s sanction, which was given to the former. Both poems are printed in similar type, and probably were from the same press. The rarity of this publication has induced the present reprint, which is approximately in fac-simile of the original. Paterson, N. J., July 1, 1897. William Nelson.”
APoem, upon the present times, with a brief [and] humble address to the Almighty, in behalf of the [case] of our cause. Composed by Philoleuthers Americanus. [1776?] Broadside.
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Poem, written in Boston, at the commencement of the late Revolution. (In: The American museum. Philadelphia, 1788. 8º. v. 4, p. 380-382.)
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ThePoemsof Arouet.SeeLadd, Joseph Brown.
Poemsmoral and divine, on the following subjects:i.Man’s fall and exhaltation: or, The Christian triumph. In seven cantos,ii.Modern infidelity: or, The principles of atheism exposed and refuted. Inscrib’d to a friend.iii.A paraphrase on the following Psalms:cxix,cxliii,cxlii,cxx,xiii,cxlivandcxxx.iv.The prince and the patriot. In three dialogues. By an American gentleman. To which is added, some account of the author. London: Printed by Charles Rivington, for John and James Rivington in St. Paul’s Churchyard.mdcclvi.3 p.l., 105(1) p. 8º.
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Poems, occasioned by several circumstances and occurrences in the present grand contest for liberty.SeeCase, Wheeler.
Poetictestimonials of respect for the virtues and character of our illustrious chief, Gen. George Washington, who died December 14, 1799. The following Hymn and Ode were sung on the 9th of January, 1800, in the Old South Meeting-House, in Boston, before a numerous concourse of citizens. Hymn, by the Rev. John S. J. Gardner.—Ode, by Thomas Paine. A.M.—A Monody, by John Lathrop, Esq.—Ode to Content.—Ode to Science.—New-Year’s Address.—Lines extracted from title-page of Mr. Thomas Paine’s Eulogy on Gen. Washington. (In: The Columbian phenix and Boston review. Boston. 1800. 8º. v. 1 for 1800, p. 50-54.)
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APoeticaldescription of song birds: interspersed with entertaining songs, fables, and tales, adapted to each subject: for the amusement of children. The first Worcester edition. Printed at Worcester, Massachusetts, by Isaiah Thomas, sold at his bookstore in Worcester, and by him and company in Boston.mdcclxxxviii.88 p. illus. 32º.
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APoeticalepistle to His Excellency George Washington ... from an inhabitant of the State of Maryland.SeeWharton, Charles Henry.
ThePoeticalnosegay; or The swindler James Geo. Semple revived in the person of Hugh Workman, a native of Ireland. Price for single copy, 30 cents viz: for original—10 cents. Notes part 1 and 2 ditto. Per dozen—two cents each copy—viz:for original 8 cents—notes 1 and 2, 8 cents each. Copy-right secured, according to law. 1800. 5 p.l., 20 p. 12º.
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Lines on verso of title-page and dedication signed: D. W.
A satire on the duel between Mathew Lyon and Roger Griswold in Congress, Jan. 30 and Feb. 15, 1798. For a full account of this affair see theHistorical magazine, Jan., 1864.
All leaves after p. 20 lacking.
APoeticalpicture of America.SeeRitson, Mrs. Anne.
ThePoeticalvagaries of a Knight of the Folding-Stick, of Paste-Castle. To which is annexed, the History of the Garret, &c. &c. translated from the hieroglyphics of the society. By a member of the order of the Blue-String. Gotham. Printed for the author. 1815. 143 p., 2 pl. 16º.
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Attributed to John Bradford by Wegelin.
ThePoliticalgreen-house, for the year 1798. Addressed to the readers of the Connecticut Courant, January 1st, 1799. Published according to act of Congress. Hartford: Printed by Hudson & Goodwin. [1799.] 1 p.l., (1)4-24 p. 12º.
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Written by Richard Alsop, Lemuel Hopkins, and Theodore Dwight, in unequal proportions.
Reprinted inThe Echo, New York, 1807, p. 233-266,ReserveandNBH.
ThePoliticalnursery, for the year eighteen hundred two. Packet-Office, Norwich, January 1st, 1802. 16 p. 16º.
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ThePoliticalpassing bell.SeeRichards, George.
ThePoorman’s advice to his poor neighbours: a ballad, to the tune of Chevy-Chase. New York: Printed in the yearm. dcc. lxxiv.19 p. 12º.
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Porter, Jacob. Poems, by Jacob Porter. Hartford: Printed by Peter Gleason and Co., 1818. 2 p.l., (1)6-27 p. 8º.
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Porter, Sarah. The royal penitent. Partii.(In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 1, p. 301-305.)
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Pownall, Mary A. Mrs. Pownall’s address, in behalf of the French musicians, delivered on her benefit concert night, at Oeller’s hotel, Chestnut-street, Philadelphia. To which are added, Pastoral songs, written by herself at an early period of life. Also the songs performed at the concerts ... New Theatre. Philadelphia: Printed and sold at Story’s office, (No. 36) Fourth-street nearly opposite the Indian Queen tavern. [1793.] 1 p.l., (1)4-28 p. 16º.
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“New songs sung at the concerts. New Theatre, Philadelphia,” p. [17]-28.
Pratt, Benjamin, 1710-1763. Death. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 1, p. 324-326.)
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Prentiss, Charles, 1774-1820. Child of Pallas: Devoted mostly to the belles-lettres. By Charles Prentiss.—Baltimore—Printed weekly, By Warner & Hanna. 1800. 288 p. 16º.
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—— New England freedom: a poem delivered before the Washington Benevolent Society, in Brimfield, February 22d, 1813. By Charles Prentiss. Brookfield: Printed by E. Merriam & Co. March, 1813. 1 p.l., (1)4-28 p. 8º.
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—— A poem delivered at Brookfield, July 5th, 1813, before the Washington Benevolent Societies of that and adjacent towns. By Charles Prentiss. Published at the request of the audience. Brookfield: Printed by E. Merriam & Co. 1813. 1 p.l., (1)4-14 p. 8º.
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Prichard, William. Character of St. Tamany. (In: The Beauties of poetry, British and American. Philadelphia, 1791. 16º. p. 196-197.)
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Also printed inThe Columbian muse, New York, 1794, p. 223-224,NBH.
Prime, Benjamin Young, 1733-1791. Muscipula sive cambromyomachia: The mouse-trap, or The battle of the Welsh and the mice; in Latin and English: with other poems, in different languages. By an American [i.e., Benjamin Young Prime]. New-York: Published by M. W. Dodd [1840]. 96 p., 1 map. 16º.
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Contents: Preface.—Muscipula, The mouse-trap.—Dr. Watts’ Latin ode, English translation; English ode, Latin translation.—Ode of Sappho in English; The same in French.—Horatii, od. 22, lib. 1; same in Greek; same in English.—Meditation over a dying patient.—A Pindaric ode.—An elegy and palinody.—The desperate wish.—A song for the Sons of Liberty.—To a certain brave officer.—Appendix.
TheProbationaryodes of Jonathan Pindar.SeeTucker, Saint George.
TheProgressof dulness.SeeTrumbull, John.
TheProgressof society. A poem. In three parts. New-York: Published by D. Longworth, 11 Park. Clayton & Kingsland, printers. 1817. 2 p.l., (i)vi-vii p., 2 l., (1)14-62 p., 1 l. 16º.
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Querno, Camillo, pseud.SeeOdell, Jonathan.
Quince, Peter, pseud. A parnassian shop.SeeStory, Isaac.
Quincey, Vernon H. A parody on some of the most striking passages in a late pamphlet, entitled “A Letter to a Federalist,” with large additions & improvements, by Vernon H. Quincey, Esq. Portsmouth, N. H. Printed at the Oracle Press, 1805. 1 p.l., (i)vi-viii, (1)10-47 p. 8º.
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A satire on democracy and its abettors.
Ralph, James, d. 1762. Clarinda: or The fair libertine. A poem. In four cantos. London: Printed for John Gray, at the Cross-Keys in the Poultry. 1729. 4 p.l., 43 p. 8º. (In his: Miscellaneous poems. London, 1779.)
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—— Night: a poem. In four books.... By J. Ralph. The second edition. London: Printed by C. Ackers, for W. Meadows at the Angel in Cornhill; and S. Billingsley at the Judge’s Head in Chancery-Lane.mdccxxix.3 p.l., xi(i) p., 2 l., 68 p., 1 l. 8º. (In his: Miscellaneous poems. London, 1729.)
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—— The tempest: or The terrors of death. A poem in blank verse. By James Ralph. London: Printed for W. Meadows, at the Angel in Cornhill.m. dcc. xxvii.ii, 27 p. 8º. (In his: Miscellaneous poems. London, 1729.)
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—— Zeuma: or The love of liberty. A poem. In three books. By James Ralph. London: Printed by C. Ackers, for S. Billingsley at the Judge’s-Head in Chancery-Lane. 1729. 6 p.l., vi p., 1 l., 136 p. 8º. (In his: Miscellaneous poems. London, 1729.)
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Ray, William, 1771-1827. Horrors of slavery: or, The American tars in Tripoli. Containing an account of the loss and capture of the United States frigate Philadelphia; treatment and suffering of the prisoners; description of the place; manners, customs, &c. of the Tripolitans; public transactions of the United States with that regency, including Gen. Eaton’s expedition, interspersed with interesting remarks, anecdotes, and poetry, on various subjects. Written during upwards of nineteen months’ imprisonment and vassalage among the Turks. By William Ray. Troy: Printed by Oliver Lyon, for the author. 1808. New York. Reprinted. William Abbatt, 1911. 295 p. 8º. (The Magazine of history with notes and queries, extra number 14.)
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The poetical pieces are the following:
The American tars in Tripolitan slavery. Exordium, p. 9-21.—Invocation to Neptune, p. 64.—The loaf, p. 104-105.—Elegy on the death of John Hilliard, who died Jan. 3d, 1804, in the prison of Tripoli, p. 112-113.—Elegy on the death of Lieutenant James Decatur, who fell August 3d, 1804, in an action with the Tripolitan gun-boats, p. 148-149.—Song, p. 153-154.—Lines addressed to Gen. Eaton, on reading the Congressional debate respecting his Golden Medal, written on board the U. States frigate Essex, p. 253-254.—Poetry, published in The Albany Register, during the summer of 1807, p. 281-293.—Spring [published in the Northern Budget, Troy, May 3, 1808], p. 294-295.
Contains also many other poems without titles.
—— Tripoli; The way to be happy; Village greatness. (In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. v. 2, p. 140-144.)
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Re-re-commencement: a kind of a poem: calculated to be recited before an “assemblage” of New-England divines....SeeBiglow, William.
TheRecluse, pseud.SeeTheArtof domestic happiness.
TheRevelationof nature, with the prophecy of reason.SeeStewart, John.
Rich. R., fl. 1610. Newes from Virginia (1610). A tract in verse by R. Rich, soldier. Reprinted after the only existing copy of the original edition. London: Printed for private circulation, 1874. 19 p. 4º.
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One of twenty-five copies printed.
The first published metrical effusion relating to America, by one who had lived in America.
Original title-page reads: Nevves from Virginia. The lost flocke triumphant. With the happy arriual of that famous and worthy knight Sr. Thomas Gates: and the well reputed and valiant captaine Mr. Christopher Newporte, and others, into England. With the maner of their distresse in the Iland of Deuils (otherwise called Bemoothawes) where they remayned 42. weekes, and builded two pynaces, in which they returned into Virginia. By R. Rich, gent., one of the voyage. London Printed by Edw: Allde, and are to be solde by Iohn Wright, at Christ-Church dore. 1610.
Also printed in Stedman and Hutchinson,Library of American literature. New York, 1889, v. 1, p. 22-24,NBB.
Richards, George, d. 1814. The Declaration of Independence; a poem: accompanied by odes, songs, &c. Adapted to the day. By a citizen of Boston [i.e., George Richards]. Printed at Boston [by Isaiah Thomas and E. T. Andrews]. Faust’s Statue, No. 45, Newbury Street,mdccxciii.2 p.l, (1)6-24 p. 12º.
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Library also has one of 50 copies reprinted, New York, 1870, inNBH p.v. 26, no. 5.
The Declaration of Independence is reprinted in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 28-31,NBH.
—— Elegiac ode, sacred to the memory of General Greene. (In: American poems, selected and original. Litchfield, 1793. 12º. p. 201-205.)
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—— The political passing bell; an elegy. Written in a country meeting house, April, 1789. Parodized from Gray; and accompanied with a correct copy of the sublime original. For the entertainment of those, who laugh at all parties. [By George Richards].... Boston: Printed by Isaiah Thomas and company, 1789. Tarrytown, N. Y., Reprinted, W. Abbatt, 1916. 19 p.8º. (The Magazine of history with notes and queries, extra number 48.)
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Original edition published anonymously. In the present reprint the facsimile of t.-p. of original has author’s name inserted in brackets.
Gray’s Elegy (including three verses usually omitted) appears on alternate pages with the parody.
Richmond, William Ebenezer, 1786-1873. Mount Hope, an evening excursion. By William E. Richmond, barrister at law. Providence: Printed by Miller & Hutchens, 1818. 2 p.l., (1)6-69(1) p. 12º.
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The poem was read, in an unfinished state, before the Federal Adelphi Society, September, 1816.
Ritson, Mrs. Anne. A poetical picture of America, being observations made, during a residence of several years, at Alexandria, and Norfolk, in Virginia; illustrative of the manners and customs of the inhabitants: and interspersed with anecdotes, arising from a general intercourse with society in that country, from the year 1799 to 1807. By a lady [i.e., Mrs. Anne Ritson]. London: Printed for the author; and sold by Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe, 31, Poultry. 1809. 8 p.l., (1)4-177 p. 16º.
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Contents: A voyage across the Atlantic.—Passage up the Patomak.—Alexandria.—Norfolk.—Manners and customs of Norfolk.—Customs general in Virginia.
Rivington’sNew-York Gazetteer. Ode on the New Year 1774. Delivered by Hugh Duncan, one of the Carriers of Rivington’s New-York Gazetteer. [New York, 1773.] Broadside.
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Eight stanzas of four lines each. Text in one column.
Rogers, John, 1630-1684. [A poem.] Upon Mrs. Ann Bradstreet her poems, &c. (In: Anne Bradstreet, Several poems compiled with great variety of wit and learning.... Boston: John Foster, 1678. 24º. p.l. 6-7.)
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Reprinted in theNew England historical and genealogical register, Boston, 1851, v. 5, p. 138-139,* R-Room 328and in Stedman and Hutchinson’sA library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 2, p. 44-45,NBB.
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795. Ponteach: or The savages of America. A tragedy [by Major Robert Rogers]. London: Printed for the author; and sold by J. Millan, opposite the Admiralty, Whitehall.m. dcc. lxvi.[Price 2s. 6d.] 110 p. 8º.
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Reviewed inThe Monthly review or literary journal, London, 1766, v. 34, p. 242,NAA.
—— —— With an introduction and a biography of the author by Allen Nevins. Chicago: The Caxton Club, 1914. 261 p., front. (port.) 8º. front. (port.) 8º.
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One of 175 copies on Old Stratford paper.
Rose, Robert H. Sketches in verse. [By Robert H. Rose.] Printed for C. & A. Conrad & Co., Philadelphia, by Smith & Maxwell. 1810. 1 p.l., (i)vi-viii, (1)10-184 p., 2 pl. 8º.
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Also has an engraved title-page.
Rowson, Mrs. Susanna Haswell, 1762-1824. Miscellaneous poems; by Susanna Rowson, preceptress of the Ladies’ Academy, Newton, Mass. Author of Charlotte, Inquisitor, Reuben and Rachel, &c. &c. Printed for the author, by Gilbert and Dean, State-Street, sold by them, and by W. P. and L. Blake, Cornhill, Boston.—1804. 1 p.l., (i)iv-x p., 1 l., (1)14-227 p. 16º.
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Contains bookplate of Thomas Jefferson McKee.
Rugeley, Rowland. The story of Æneas and Dido burlesqued. [By Rowland Rugeley.] Charlestown [i.e., Charleston, S. C.]. Printed and sold by Robert Wells, 1774. xvi, 94 p. sm. 8º.
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The above copy has the author’s name written in ink on the title-page by a former owner. The preface, which is dated “South-Carolina, 1774” shows by its contents that the work is undoubtedly an American production.
S., J. To the RevendMr. William Hubbard on his most exact History of New-Englands troubles. (In: William Hubbard, The present state of New-England. London, 1677. 4º. p.l. 6.)
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Also in reprint of Hubbard’s work, with notes by S. G. Drake, Roxbury, 1865, v. 1, p. 21-22,HBC.
Attributed to John Sherman by S. G. Drake and to Jeremiah Shepard by J. L. Sibley.
S., T. An almanack for the year of our lord 1656.... By T. S.... Cambridge Printed by Samuel Green. 1656. 8 l. 16º.
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Photostat facsimile of a copy in the library of the American Antiquarian Society.
Poems on leaves 2-7.
Probably by Thomas Shepard of Charlestown.
—— An elegie on the death of that eminent minister of the Gospel, Mr. John Norton, the reverend teacher of the church of Christ at Boston, who exchanged this life for a better April 5, 1663. (In: N. Morton, New Englands memoriall. Cambridge, 1669. 12º. p. 166-168.)
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St. Denis Le Cadet, pseud. The lottery, a poem.SeeDenison, Edward.
St. John, Peter. American taxation, 1765.SeeAmericantaxation.
St. John, Samuel. American taxation, 1765.SeeAmericantaxation.
Sands, Robert Charles, joint author.SeeEastburn, James Wallis.
Sargent, Lucius Manlius, 1786-1867. Caelii symposii ænigmata. Hanc novam editionem, juxta lectiones optimas diligenter congestam, curavit Lucius M. Sargent. Bostoniae. Nov-Angl: Prelo Belcher et Armstrong.mdcccvii.1 p.l., (i)iv, 5-35 p. 12º.
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—— Hubert and Ellen. With other poems. The trial of the harp.... Billowy water.... The plunderer’s grave.... The tear-drop.... The billow. By Lucius M. Sargent. Boston: Published by Chester Stebbins. 1813. 1 p.l., (1)4-135 p. 8º.
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“The plunderer’s grave” is also printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 134-137,NBH.
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820. Boston. A poem. By Winthrop Sargent. Second edition. Corrected and enlarged. Boston: Printed by Hosea Sprague, sold at no 49, Marlboro’ Street. 1803. 2 p.l., (i)vi, (1)8-23 p. 16º.
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Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864. Transallegania, or The groans of Missouri. A poem. [By Henry Howe Schoolcraft.] New-York: Printed for the author, by J. Seymour. 1820. 1 p.l., (1)4-24 p. 16º.
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Autograph inscription on cover reads: To E. A. Duyckinck Esq. with the respects of the author H. R. Schoolcraft. Washington, 9th May, 1854.
Scott, Jonathan M. Blue lights, or The convention. A poem, in four cantos. By Jonathan M. Scott, Esq. New-York: Printed and published by Charles N. Baldwin, Bookseller, Chatham, corner of Chamber-street. 1817. 3 p.l., (i)vi-xi p., 1 l., (1)16-150 p. 24º.
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—— The sorceress, or Salem delivered. A poem, in four cantos. By Jonathan M. Scott, Esq. New-York: Printed and published by Charles N. Baldwin, Bookseller, corner of Chamber and Chatham Street. 1817. xii p., 1 l., (1)16-120 p. 16º.
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Scott, Moses Y. Fatal jest, a tale: and other poems. By Moses Y. Scott. New-York: Published by Elam Bliss, 208 Broadway. J. Seymour, printer. 1819. 2 p.l., (i)iv-vi p., 1 l., (1)10-142 p. 24º.
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Sears, Reuben. A poem on the mineral waters of Ballston and Saratoga, with notes illustrating the history of the springs and adjacent country. By Reuben Sears, A.M. Ballston Spa: Published by the author, J. Comstock, printer. 1819. 3 p.l., (1)8-108 p. 24º.
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p. [37]-95 contain: Notes illustrating the history of the springs and adjacent country.
p. 96-102 contain poem entitled: Philosoph; p. 103-108, one entitled Immortality.
Searson, John. Elegiac verses on the decease of his late Excellency, the illustrious and ever-memorable, great and good General George Washington, of immortal memory. [By John Searson. Philadelphia, 1800?] 4 p. 8º.
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Title from caption.
Bound with and usually appended to, the author’sMount Vernon, a poem.... Philadelphia [1799?].
—— Mount Vernon, a poem: being the seat of his excellency George Washington, in the state of Virginia; lieutenant-general and commander in chief of the land forces of the United States of America. This rural, romantic and descriptive poem of the seat of so great a character, it is hoped may please, with a copper-plate likeness of the General. It was taken from an actual view on the spot by the author, 15th May, 1799. Also a cursory view of Georgetown, city of Washington, and the capitol. By John Searson, formerly of Philadelphia, merchant. Philadelphia: Printed for the author by Folwell [1799]. vi p., 1 l., (1)10-83, 4 p., front. (port.) 8º.
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The last 4 p. contain: Elegiac verses on the decease of his late Excellency the illustrious and ever-memorable, great and good General George Washington, of immortal memory. [Philadelphia, 1800?]
Also contains the following poems: Thoughts in Mount-Vernon garden, p. 28-29; Poetic address to the Deity, p. 31-32; Spring hymn, in praise of the Creator, p. 32-36: Poetic description of a grand parade, at Baltimore, on the 7th of November, 1798: occasioned by his excellency general Washington’s passing through Baltimore, in his way to the northward, on some public business, p. 36-37; Acrostic on Mount-Vernon, the seat of his excellency George Washington, p. 37-38; Alexandria, p. 38-39; George-Town, p. 39; City Washington, p. 40-42; Lines on St. Tammany’s Day, p. 42-43; Ode to Liberty, p. 43-44; Advice to every member of Congress, p. 44-45; On a rural life, p. 45-46; On the dissolution of the world, p. 46; An evening hymn, p. 47; A hymn of praise, or solemn address, to the God of seasons, by James Thomson, p. 47-52; Paraphrase of part of the Book of Job, p. 52-67; In imitation of Pope’s Universal prayer, p. 68-69; On the decease of his excellency general Anthony Wayne, p. 69-70; On the return of the epidemic fever to Philadelphia, in 1799, p. 80-82; Valedictory, p. 83.
—— Poems on various subjects and different occasions, chiefly adapted to rural entertainment in the United States of America. By John Searson, formerly of Philadelphia, merchant. Philadelphia: Printed by Snowden & M’Corkle, No. 47 North Fourth-street. 1797. vi, 7-94 p., 5 l. 8º.
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Seccomb, John, 1708-1792. Father Abbey’s will; to which is added a letter of courtship to his virtuous and amiable widow. [By John Seccomb.] With historical and biographical notes [by John Langdon Sibley]. Privately printed. Cambridge, 1854. 14 p. 8º.
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The poem was first published inThe Gentleman’s magazine, London, 1732, v. 2, p. 770, under the following title: The last will of Mr. Mathew A ...y, late bed-maker and sweeper in Cambridge.
Reprinted inThe Massachusetts magazine, Boston, 1794, v. 6, no. 11, p. 696-697,Reserve.
Also printed in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 127-128,NBB; Stedman and Hutchinson,A library of American literature, New York, 1889, v. 2, p. 352-356,NBB.
Selyns, Henricus, 1636-1701. In Jesu Christi Magnalia Americana, digesta in septem libros, per magnum, doctissimumque virum, D. Cottonum Matherum. (In:Cotton Mather, Magnalia Christi Americana. London, 1702. 4º.)
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In Latin.
Also in later editions of theMagnalia, as follows: Hartford, 1820, v. 1, p. 20-21; Hartford, 1855, v. 1, p. 22, with English translation on p. 23.
—— Memoir and poems. (In: Henry C. Murphy, Anthology of New Netherland. New York, 1865. 8º. p. 77-183.)
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Severalpoems compiled with great variety of wit and learning.SeeBradstreet, Mrs. Anne Dudley.
Sewall, Jonathan Mitchell, 1748-1808. Miscellaneous poems, with several specimens from the author’s manuscript version of the poems of Ossian. By J. M. Sewall, Esq. Published agreeably to an act of Congress. Portsmouth: Printed by William Treadwell, & Co for the author. 1801. 2 p.l., (1)6-304 p. 16º.
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—— Versification of President Washington’s excellent Farewell-Address to the citizens of the United States. By a gentleman of Portsmouth, N. H. [i.e., Jonathan Mitchell Sewall.] Published according to act of Congress. Portsmouth, New-Hampshire: Printed and sold by Charles Peirce, at the Columbian Bookstore, No. 5. Daniel-Street. 1798. 54 p. 12º.
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Sewall, Stephen, 1734-1804. [Poem.] On the death of Georgeii.(In: Samuel Kettell, Specimens of American poetry. Boston, 1829. 12º. p. 328-330.)
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Shaw,John, 1778-1809. Poems by the late Doctor John Shaw. To which is prefixed a biographical sketch of the author. [By John E. Hall.] Published by Edward Earle, Philadelphia, and by Edward J. Coale, Baltimore. Fry and Kammerer, printers. 1810. 1 p.l., (i)vi-viii, 252 p. 16º.
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Some of Shaw’s poems are printed in Samuel Kettell,Specimens of American poetry, Boston, 1829, v. 2, p. 128-130,NBH.
Shaw-Standish, Thomas. A mournful song, occasioned by the shipwreck of the schooner Armistice, Captain Douglass, on Cohasset rocks, August 31, 1815 ... bound from Portland for Baltimore ... on which occasion five persons perished. By Thomas Shaw-Standish. n. p. [1815?] 11 p. 8º.
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At head of title: No. 1. [Cut of 5 coffins.]
Cut of a ship on title-page.
—— Peace. [Verses, n.p., 1815?] Broadside. fº.
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Shepard, Jeremiah.SeeS., J.
Shepard, Thomas, 1605-1649. [Extract from an Elegy on the death of John Wilson.] (In: Cotton Mather, Johannes in Eremo. Boston, 1695. 24º. p. 36.)
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Reprinted in The Club of Odd Volumes,Early American poetry[Reprints, v.] 4,Reserve.
Sherman, John.SeeS., J.
Short, Bob, pseud. Patriotic effusions.SeeLongstreet, Augustus Baldwin.
TheShunamite.SeeGreen, G.
Shurtleff, James, 1745-1832. The substance of a late remarkable dream, in which were presented the celestial worlds and the infernal regions, with the arch enemy of mankind, with his legions paraded, together with his instructions to them, in which was discovered, his deep-laid plot against the United States of America. [By James Shurtleff.] Hallowell (District of Maine) Printed by Peter Edes. 1800. 16 p. 8º.
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Introduction signed: James Shurtleff. Litchfield [Me.], February, 1800.
Signsof apostacy lamented.SeeBosworth, Benjamin.
Sigourney, Mrs. Lydia Howard Huntley, 1791-1865. Moral pieces in prose and verse. By Lydia Huntley. Hartford: Sheldon & Goodwin, 1815. xii, 267(1) p., 4 l. 12º.
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TheSimplecobler of Aggawam in America.SeeWard, Nathaniel.
Sketchesin verse.SeeRose, Robert H.
Smith, Eaglesfield. William and Ellen: a poem in three cantos; with other poetical works of an American [i.e., Eaglesfield Smith]. Published for the benefit of a helpless child. New-York: Printed by J. Seymour, No. 49, John-Street. 1811. 1 p.l. (i)vi-xii, (1)14-158 p. 24º.
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Smith, Elihu Hubbard, 1771-1798. Epistle to the author of the Botanic garden [Erasmus Darwin]. New York, March, 1798. (In: Erasmus Darwin, The Botanic garden. A poem. New-York, 1798. 8º. p.l. 4-6.)
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Also printed in E. A. and G. L. Duyckinck,Cyclopædia of American literature, New York, 1866, v. 1, p. 600-601,NBB.
—— Monody on the death of George Washington. Delivered at the New-York Theatre, on Monday evening, December 30, 1799. [By Elihu H. Smith.] (In: The Monthly magazine and American review for the year 1799. New-York, 1800. 8º. v. 1, p. 478-480.)
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—— Occasional address. Spoken by Mr. Hodgkinson, on the opening of the New Theatre, in New-York, Monday, the 29th of January, 1798. Written by the late Dr. E. H. Smith. (In: The Monthly magazine and American review for the year 1799. New-York, 1800. 8º. v. 1. p. 239-240.)