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Washington:, 1854. *Price HAS BEEN REDUCED by 10% until Monday, May 6 (weekend sale item)* 2 pp., extracted from a larger binding, good. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.

Heritage Books Inc., July 2014. Trade Paperback. New.

Heritage Books, Inc.. New. Together With The Awards Made By The Board Of Canal Appraisers; Also A Supplement Showing The Claims Presented, Determined And Pending Before The Canal Board And The Canal Appraisers, From 1866 To 1870, InclusiveWhat first appears to be a rather boring title is in actuality quite an interesting collection of genealogical material regarding claims made for damages caused by the canals in the New York State canal system Surprisingly, there are also a few requests for military compensation from enlistment in the Civil War and the War of 1812 If you had an ancestor who lived on land that adjoined a canal, perhaps he filed a claim with the Canal Board The digest of claims, presented alphabetically, gives a short paragraph describing the nature of each claim, followed by a short paragraph or two describing the legislative action taken to satisfy the claim The second half of the book, the “supplement,” is actually two alphabetical lists of claimants and claims The first list… Leer más

Paperback / softback. New.

n.p.: Self published, 1872. Wraps. Good. Wraps. 9" x 6". 59 pages, [1] page blank. Title printed on page 1. Rear wrap is blank. Light to moderate toning and scattered foxing to the contents. Contents are printed in small type and in double columns. Rufus Bullock was a Republican Governor of Georgia (1868-1871) during the Reconstruction. Derenne II page 733.

Washington DC: T. Barnard, 1849. Very good.. 14pp. Gathered signatures, stitched. Moderate edge wear and foxing, first leaf a bit darkened along edges. A scarce work relating to continuing efforts by Commodore Edwin Ward Moore to recover vast sums of money he personally assumed while serving as the commander of the Texas Navy in 1840. At that time, Moore was tasked by President Sam Houston to blockade the Mexican coast, but without proper funding for supplies. Desperate to continue his mission, Moore took his ship up the Tabasco River where he encountered Yucatan rebels who were about to surrender to Santa Anna. Moore agreed to help the Yucatecans fight Santa Anna for a payment of $25,000. The plan worked. The Yucatecans outmaneuvered Santa Anna and Moore was able to continue his mission, but at a further cost of his reputation. President Houston was furious that Moore defied orders and assisted the Yucatan rebels. President Houston accused Moore of a host of serious charges, including willful… Leer más