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4. An Address to the People of the U. States. To which is added, a Letter from the Hon. Timothy Pickering, a Senator of the United States from the State of Massachusetts, exhibiting to his constituents a view of the imminent danger of an unnecessary and ruinous war. Addressed to His Excellency James Sullivan, Governor of the said State. Northampton, Mass. Printed by William Butler, 1808.
8vo. 8 leaves. Cut into at the top and the fore margins.
Sabin 62647.
Not in Johnston.
Contains a reprint of Pickering’s letter above.
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5. Some Remarks and extracts, in reply to Mr. Pickering’s Letter, on the subject of the Embargo. [ New-Haven: Sidney’s Press, 1808.]
8vo. 12 leaves, caption title, no title-page. On the last page: Mr. Pickering’s Letter and the preceding Remarks on it may be had, together or separate, at the Post-Office. Sidney’s Press, New-Haven.
Sabin 86732.
Johnston, page 36.
In support of Jefferson’s Embargo policy.
Contains four of Jefferson’s messages to Congress, dated respectively, December 18, 1807, and February 26, March 17 and March 22, 1808.
Jefferson’s original copies of all of these, in his own handwriting, are in the Jefferson Papers of the Library of Congress. The first message (which in Jefferson’s draft is dated December 17) has also a pencil draft in another hand.
Jefferson’s copy of the message dated February 26 is marked by him Confidential.
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6. A Review of political affairs during the last half year. By a Republican of Massachusetts. [ Boston: Printed by Adams & Rhoades, Sept. 1808.]
First Edition. 12mo. 6 leaves, caption title, imprint at the end.
Sabin 70215.
Johnston, page 36.
In favor of Jefferson and the Embargo--a reply to the letter of Timothy Pickering.
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7. Truth without Guile, &c. Without name of place or printer, n.d. [? 1808.]
4to. 16 leaves, caption title, printed in double columns. Starts on sig. B, page [1]. A second caption reads: Truth Without Guile, or Political Discussions for 1808 .
Sabin 97271.
Not in Johnston.
Some margins cut into.
In favor of the Embargo. Contains an analysis of the pamphlet, War in Disguise , by James Stephen, q.v.
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8. [RUSSELL, Jonathan.]
The Whole Truth. To the Freemen of New-England. Without name of place or printer [? Boston, 1808.]
12mo. 18 leaves, caption title; signed at the end: Hancock. November 1, 1808.
Sabin 30196.
Johnston, page 36.
Pro-Jefferson and his administration.
Jonathan Russell, 1771-1832, diplomat, was a prominent leader of Jefferson’s party.
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9. The Reply of the Majority of the Representatives from the State of Massachusetts, in Congress, to the Resolutions and Instructions of the Legislature of that State on the subject of the Embargo Laws. City of Washington: A. & G. Way, printers, 1808.

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