Lot 232
Acts of Assembly, Province of Pennsylvania, 1744-1758. Large volume entitled "Votes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives of the Province of Pennsylvania," Philadelphia: Henry Miller, 1774, 856 pages. The book has complete records from October 15, 1744 to September 30, 1758. Contains all of the votes of the Assembly, speeches by various governors of the period, treaties with Indians and various issues with the tribes, correspondence with governors of other colonies, and messages to and from the King of England. Benjamin Franklin's name appears many times. Pages 280-81 records a letter in French (with English translation) from the Commandant of the French forces in Ohio discussing the recent visit of George Washington who had ordered delivered a letter to the French from Governor Dinwiddie. This letter shortly predates the French and Indian War. Pages 638-39 record the start of the Pennsylvania Hospital, showing Benjamin Franklin as president, listing all expenses, and a 14 month list of patients' names and ailments, including "Negro Plato, lunatic, cured and discharged August 9th." The back book plate reads, "Property of Washington County Historical Society, presented Nov. 1905." Original board covers in very rough condition, loose but attached. Internal toning; pages 225-236 are partially disbound, but all pages are present, with no tears or omissions noted.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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