Plain dealing; or news from New England [manuscript draft], ca. 1640-1832; bulk: ca. 1640.

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Plain dealing; or news from New England [manuscript draft], ca. 1640-1832; bulk: ca. 1640.

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Manuscript draft written partially in shorthand of 'Plain Dealing or News from New England, ' by Thomas Lechford, ca. 1640. The tract compares the current government in New England with England. Includes notes written by James Savage, 12 May 1820 and James Bowdoin, 1832, and an explanation of the shorthand style by William P. Upham. 'Plain Dealing; or News from New England' was published in London, England in 1642.

1 narrow box.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Lechford, Thomas, ca. 1590-1832.

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Upham, William P. (William Phineas), 1836-1905

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Savage, James, 1784-1873

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James Savage received his A.B. from Harvard in 1803. From the description of [Student theme] , March 14, [1803]. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 77072623 ...

Bowdoin, James, 1794-1833

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James Bowdoin, nephew of the famous statesman of the same name, was educated at Bowdoin College. Born James Bowdoin Winthrop, he dropped Winthrop after he inherited part of his uncle's estate. He became a prominent citizen of New England, doing valuable work in connection with the Massachusetts Historical Society. From the description of James Bowdoin letter to Dr. S. Bass, 1831 Sept. 23. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52523585 ...