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. AMs Word Puzzle; s.l., Undated [18th century?]

1 page

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Manuscript word puzzle, written in three sections with hand-ruled borders. Includes four lines of verse inviting the reader to "try your Skill." The puzzle includes two stanzas of verse, with brackets to indicate spaces where words were missing. "I," "Money," and "Friend" are the possible words to insert to decipher the moral about lending money to friends. Concludes with a line about remembrance and a signature written in cypher. N.B. The dealer noted this item was purchased with a group of Pennsylvania German printed and manuscript material.
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. ADf; s.l., Undated

23 pages

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Manuscript [draft?] of "Origin & History of Corporations." Describes the evolution of corporate history and law in Rome, Greece, and Europe. Discusses the "different species of Corporation and their several characteristics." Notes "the authority by which Corporations may be established," commenting on English and American law.
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. W[illia]m Craik ALS to William Campbell; , Undated

3 pages

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Answering Campbell's inquires about Colonel Mercer's "Conduct during the last session of the General Assembly of Maryland." Uncertain about the reliability of his memory, but comments on Mercer's actions concerning taxes, finances, and questioning the "sale of confiscated British Property subsequent to the treaty."