1862 Henry B. Dawson Pamphlet: MA Declaration of Independence 1776
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Offered for your consideration is an original 1862 historical pamphlet titled Declaration of Independence by the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, May 1, 1776, authored by the noted American historian and antiquarian Henry B. Dawson.
This rare primary-source document is presented as a letter addressed to the Honorable Luther Bradish, then-President of the New York Historical Society. The text provides a fascinating scholarly investigation into the Massachusetts General Court’s 1776 legislative action to remove all references to British royal authority from colonial commissions, marking a pivotal legal step toward American independence.
Key Features:
Historical Significance: Documents the legal transition of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, including details on the "Act of May 1, 1776."
Rare Ephemera: An authentic 19th-century printing essential for collectors of Revolutionary War era history and early American political documents.
Detailed Content: Contains the full text of the letter, the Act itself, and a list of the representatives who consented to the enactment.
Condition:
The pamphlet exhibits age-appropriate wear, including light foxing and toning consistent with its 1862 provenance. Please examine the provided photographs to assess the condition of this historical piece.
$89.70
Sale price
$89.70
Regular price
1862 Henry B. Dawson Pamphlet: MA Declaration of Independence 1776
$89.70
Sale price
$89.70
Regular price
Offered for your consideration is an original 1862 historical pamphlet titled Declaration of Independence by the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, May 1, 1776, authored by the noted American historian and antiquarian Henry B. Dawson.
This rare primary-source document is presented as a letter addressed to the Honorable Luther Bradish, then-President of the New York Historical Society. The text provides a fascinating scholarly investigation into the Massachusetts General Court’s 1776 legislative action to remove all references to British royal authority from colonial commissions, marking a pivotal legal step toward American independence.
Key Features:
Historical Significance: Documents the legal transition of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, including details on the "Act of May 1, 1776."
Rare Ephemera: An authentic 19th-century printing essential for collectors of Revolutionary War era history and early American political documents.
Detailed Content: Contains the full text of the letter, the Act itself, and a list of the representatives who consented to the enactment.
Condition:
The pamphlet exhibits age-appropriate wear, including light foxing and toning consistent with its 1862 provenance. Please examine the provided photographs to assess the condition of this historical piece.