Reprint of the Original Letters from [George] Washington to Joseph Reed, During the American Revolution. Referred to in the Pamphlets of Lord Mahon and Mr. Sparks.

Washington, George; Reed, William B.

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

About this Item

1852 at title page. Dark brown fine cloth boards, ornate blind-stamped borders and design, gilt spine titles with blind-stamped bands, moderate cover, corner, edge wear, discoloration. Sharp gilt spine titles: "Reprint of Washington's Letters". Light yellow smooth endpapers. Pages generally fair to good with some varying fox and damp-stain to upper area near gutter throughout, diminishing at center leaves. If not for issues mentioned, pages are generally clean, flat, and very legible. Signed and inscribed at front endpaper in fountain pen: "Edward Ingraham, from the author, January 1852." Antiquarian oval stamp inside cover: "J. G. McGuire, Washington, D. C." Bind good, intact. Solid scarce edition. William Reed, author and editor of this collection, received the original letters from George Washington from his ancestor Joseph Reed whom they were addressed to. Unique perspective and time-capsule perspective during 1776-77 from America's first President who valiantly fought for America's sovereignty and independence from Great Britain against all odds. Presented here are the unadulterated letters to Joseph Reed, one of his aides-de-camp during the first two years of the Revolutionary War. Joseph Reed was a member of the Continental Congress and Governor of Pennsylvania. Published in this volume, unadulterated, by his mid-19th-century biographer and grandson William Reed. This edition arose out of the controversy over the alterations of Washington's correspondence as published by Jared Sparks in the early 1840's. The work prints the letters directly from copies descended to the younger Reed, with Sparks' alterations printed in the margins. Printed verso title page: "Philadelphia: T. K. and P. G. Collins, Printers." 155 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reprint of the Original Letters from [George] 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., Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1852
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fair