Reprint of the Original Letters from Washington to Joseph Reed during the American Revolution referred to in the pamphlets of Lord Mahon and Mr. Sparks

Reed, William [with two inserted letters. One by Reed and the second by the noted historian George Bancroft]

Published by A. Hart, Late Carey and Hart, 1852

About this Item

155p. Disbound. This volume was published as a result of a controversy over Jared Sparks changes in Washington's letters some ten years earlier. It includes two inserted handwritten letters. One addressed to William Reed from the American historian and statesman George Bancroft (1800-1891). The letter is dated October 1852 and George Bancroft is advising William Reed to republish the letter from Washington to Joseph Reed with "with infinite care". Since the preface is dated November 1852, one can argue that it may have been George Bancroft who was behind the republishing. The second letter is from W. Reed confirming that he has sent a pamphlet to Bancroft. While the sewing is intact and firm, the boards and spine are missing. Its otherwise internally clean.

Seller Inventory # 009045

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reprint of the Original Letters from Washington to Joseph Reed during the American Revolution referred to in the pamphlets of Lord Mahon and Mr. Sparks
• Publisher: A. Hart, Late Carey and Hart
• Publication Date: 1852
• Language: English
• Binding: No Binding
• Condition: Fair