[American Law] Group of 3 Senate Journals, 1795-98, Owned by Two Early New York Politicians

Journal of the Senate of the United States of America, Being the First Session, of the Fourth Congress, Begun and Held at the City of Philadelphia, December 7th, 1795...
Philadelphia: Printed by John Fenno, 1795. First edition. 8vo. 346, vi, xxi pp. Drab library-style buckram, red and black morocco spine labels, stamped in gilt, boards unevenly toned, scattered soiling; all edges trimmed; ownership signature of Hezekiah L. Hosmer (1765-1814), Congressman from New York, on title-page; additional ownership signature below same; Association of the Bar Library, City of New York, ink stamp on title-page; closed tear traversing P3. ESTC W20581 (locating 14 copies); Evans 31355; Sabin 15552

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Journal of the Senate of the United States of America, Being the Second Session, of the Fourth Congress, Begun and Held at the City of Philadelphia, December 5th, 1796...
Philadelphia: Printed by John Fenno, 1796. First edition. 8vo. 175, (1), iv, 18 pp. Open tear, O1; scattered spotting. ESTC W20585 (locating 14 copies); Evans 32971

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Journal of the Senate of the United States of America, Being the Third Session of the Fifth Congress, Begun and Held at the City of Philadelphia, December 3d, 1798...
Philadelphia: Printed by John Ward Fenno, 1799. First edition. From the library of New York lawyer and politician Theodorus Bailey, and with his signature on title-page ("Theodorus Bailey's"). 8vo. 222, vi, xiv pp. Bound as above, similar toning and soiling; same stamp on title-page (twice). ESTC W20588 (locating 15 copies); Evans 36521

Theodorus Bailey (1758-1828) served in the New York militia during the American Revolution, and the New York state militia from 1786-1805, attaining the rank of brigadier general. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1793, serving in the 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th Congresses. In 1803 he was elected to the Senate, serving until 1804, when he resigned to become Postmaster of New York City, a position he held until his death.

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How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X

[American Law] Group of 3 Senate Journals, 1795-98, Owned by Two Early New York Politicians

How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X

[American Law] Group of 3 Senate Journals, 1795-98, Owned by Two Early New York Politicians

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