[Manuscript content leaves from previously bound volumes of pamphlets held by the Library of the New-York Historical Society]. [ca. 1700-ca. 1900]

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[Manuscript content leaves from previously bound volumes of pamphlets held by the Library of the New-York Historical Society]. [ca. 1700-ca. 1900]

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A collection of single leaves (some folded), covered boards and marbled papers that list the contents of previously bound collections of pamphlets. These leaves were removed from pre-existing volumes that were disbound at some point in the past. Most leaves have a volume number written in pencil, which may correspond to the number of the volume in which the leaf previously was bound. There are many gaps in the collection, and not all pre-existing volumes are represented. Written in multiple different hands, on multiple types of paper, in both ink and pencil.

ca. 550 pieces in [14] folders and [1] envelope ; 12-27 cm.

New-York Historical Society Library

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King, Rufus, 1755-1827

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Rufus King (March 24, 1755 – April 29, 1827) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He was a delegate for Massachusetts to the Continental Congress and the Philadelphia Convention and was one of the signers of the United States Constitution in 1787. After formation of the new Congress he represented New York in the United States Senate. He emerged as a leading member of the Federalist Party, serving as the party's last presidential nominee in the 1816 presidential election. The son...