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and shewn to have naturally produced the rebellion which 1783.
has unfortunately terminated in the dismemberment of the
British empire. By an American.

8vo.

Wilkie,

"A review of the several forms of government established by Great Britain in America, tending to show that the seeds of revolt were sown in the discordant principles of their composition; for that the delegated powers not being tempered according to the constitution of the parent state, no permanent harmony could subsist between them." M.R.

33 ADDRESSES and recommendations to the States, by the United States in Congress assembled. By order of Congress.

8vo.

Stockdale,

"Should we now think ourselves little interested in the subjects of these
American state papers, we may however be much gratified in perusing
them, as pieces of fine, energetic writing, and masterly eloquence. It
would be a curious speculation for the philosophical enquirer, to account
for the perfection to which the English language has been carried in our
late colonies, amidst the clamours and horrors of war." M.R.

34 THE CONSTITUTIONS of the several independent States of
America the declaration of independence; and the articles
of confederation between the said States. To which are now
added, the declaration of rights; the non-importation agree-
ment; and the petition of Congress to the King. With an
Appendix, containing the treaties between H. M. C. M. and
the United States; the provisional treaty with America; and
(never before published) an authentic copy of the treaty con-
cluded between the States General and the United States of
America. With a preface and dedication. By the Rev.
William Jackson.
Stockdale,

8vo.

"The American constitutions differ in many particulars, some partaking more, others less of the nature of a pure democracy; but they are all valuable, because all favourable to liberty." Preface.

35 A MEMORIAL addressed to the sovereigns of America. By T. Pownall, late Governor, Captain-general, Vice-admiral, &c. of the Provinces, now States of Massachusetts Bay and South Carolina; and Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey. Debrett,

8vo.

Gov. Pownall's memorial was published the same year in French.

1783. 36 OBSERVATIONS on the means of preserving and restoring health in the West Indies.

12mo.

Dilly,

By Mr. Rollo, author of a work on the diseases of St. Lucia.

37 FREE AND CANDID reflections, occasioned by the late additional duties on sugars and rum, submitted to the consideration of the British ministry, the members of both houses of Parliament, and the proprietors of sugar estates in the West India colonies. By John Gardner Kemeys, esq. of Plantain Garden River plantation, in Jamaica, &c.

Becket, &c.

8vo. 38 LE VOYAGEUR AMERICAIN, ou observations sur l'état actuel, la culture, le commerce des colonies Britanniques en Amérique, &c. Traduit de l'Anglois, augmenté d'un precis sur l'Amérique Septentrionale et la république des Treize- EtatsAmsterdam.

Unis. Par M. Jh. M.

8vo. pp. 264.

A translation of The American Traveller, 1769, by M. Joseph Mandrillon, author of Le Spectateur Americain, 1784. With the addition of a sketch of the United States, and the treaty with Holland of 1782.

39 JOURNAL d'un officier de l'armée navale en Amérique, en 1781 et 1782. Amsterdam.

8vo. pp. 72.

Relates principally to the operations of the Count de Grasse in America. 40 ESQUISSE INTÉRESSANTE du tableau fidèle des causes qui ont occasionné les révolutions actuelles de l'Amérique Septentrionale; ornée d'anecdotes historiques, etc. Revue et corrigée à Versailles. Philadelphie (Paris?) 8vo.

Warden's Bib. Am. Sept. p. 27.

41 HISTOIRE RAISONNÉE des operations militaires et politiques de la dernière guerre, suivie d'observations sur la révolution qui est arrivée dans les mœurs et sur celle qui est sur le point d'arriver dans la constitution d'Angleterre, par Joly de St. Valier. Liége.

8vo.

42 ALMANACH AMERICAIN, ou état physique, politique, ecclesiastique, et militaire de l'Amérique; ouvrage qui comprend les

forces, la population, les loix, le commerce et l'administration 1783.
de chaque province de cette partie du monde; le tableau de
ceux qui y figurent par leurs charges et par leurs dignités,
celui de la marine des peuples Européans qui y ont des pos-
sessions et les noms des officiers qui sont employés dans cette
partie de l'administration publique. Par M. P. D. L. R. C.
A. L. T. de M.
Paris.

16mo.

Barbier says that the Almanach Americain, Paris, 1786, and following years, was edited by M. Poncelin de la Roche Tillac. He probably

refers to a continuation of this work.

43 NOUVEAU VOYAGE à la Mer du Sud, commencé par Marion, achevé par Duclesmeur, et rédigé d'après les journaux de Crozet; on y a joint un extrait de celui de Surville dans les mêmes parages.

8vo.

By Alexis Rochon. See 1800.

Paris.

44 SAGGIO sulla nautica antica de' Veneziani, con una illustra-
zione d'alcune carte idrografiche antiche della biblioteca di
S. Marco, che dimonstrano l'isole Antille prima della scoperta
di Cristoforo Colombo, di Vincenzio Formaleoni. Venezia.
8vo.

45 TRATADO DEFINITIVO de paz concluido entre el Rey nuestro
señor y el Rey de la Gran Bretaña, firmado en Versailles à 3
de Setiembre de 1783, con sus articulos preliminares.
4to. pp. 94.

Madrid.

46 HISTORIA de la conquista de Mexico. Por Don Antonio de Solis.

Quarto, 2 vols. plates.

Madrid.

This is by far the best edition of Solis's esteemed work. The copies on
LARGE PAPER, which are very scarce, do honour to the press of Sancha.

47 REALES ORDENANZAS para la direccion, regimen, y gobierno
del importante cuerpo de la Mineria de Nueva-España y de
sù real tribunal general. De orden de S. M.
Folio, pp. 46 and 214.

Printed only for the use of the parties concerned.

Madrid.

48 MEMORIAS HISTORICAS de la ultima guerra con la Gran Bretaña desde el año 1774 hasta su conclusion. Tomo 1o.

1783.

Estados Unidos de America. Año 1774 y 1775. Madrid. Quarto.

The dedication of this work to Count Florida-Blanca is signed D. Josef de Cobarrubias. It does not appear that the continuation was ever published. 49 REFLEXIONES IMPARCIALES sobre la humanidad de los Españoles en Indias contra los pretendidos filosofos y politicos, para servir de luz à las historias de los Sres. Raynal y Robertson de D. Juan de Nuix y de Perpiná, añadidas por el mismo autor y traducidas del idioma Italiano al Español por su hermano D. Josef de Nuix y de Perpiná. Small 4to. pp. 523.

Cervera.

This second translation (see No. 44, 1782) of the Abbé Nuix's defence of the conduct of the Spaniards in America, was made by the brother of the author, from a copy sent to him for the purpose, with considerable additions.

MDCCLXXXIV.

1 A VOYAGE TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. Undertaken by the command of his Majesty for making discoveries in the Northern hemisphere. Performed under the direction of Captains Cook, Clerke, and Gore, in his Majesty's ships the Resolu tion and Discovery, in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780. In three volumes. Vol. I. and II. written by Capt. James Cook; Vol. III. by Captain James King, LL.D. and F.R.S. London.

4to. 3 vols. and atlas in folio. 2 THE HISTORY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. Vol. I. Comprehending the events of one complete century, from the first discovery of the river Pascataqua. By Jeremy Belknap, A.M. member of the American Philosophical Society at Philadelphia for promoting useful knowledge. Philadelphia.

8vo.

Reprinted in 1792. The second volume was published in 1791, the third in 1792: the whole were reprinted in 1813.

3 A TOUR in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country; the population, agriculture, commerce, customs and manners of the inhabitants; anecdotes of several members of the Congress, and general

officers in the American army; and many other very singular 1784.
and interesting occurrences. With a description of the
Indian nations, the general face of the country, mountains,
forests, rivers, and the most beautiful, grand and picturesque
views throughout that vast continent. Likewise improvements
in husbandry, that may be adopted with great advantage in
Europe. By J. F. D. Smyth, Esq.

8vo. 2 vols.

Robinson, &c.

Mr. Smyth was an European who went to America to try his fortune as a
planter. During the war he leagued with the government, and the zeal
of loyalty proved the destruction of his property. This work appears to
have been written for the purpose of gaining favor with the government,
by abusing the Americans, and magnifying his own sacrifices.

4 A GENUINE DETAIL of the several engagements, positions, move-
ments of the Royal and the American armies, during the
years 1775 and 1776. With an accurate account of the
blockade of Boston, and a plan of the works on Bunker's
Hill, at the time it was abandoned by his Majesty's forces, on
the 17th of March, 1776. In a series of letters to a friend.
By William Carter, late a lieutenant of the 40th regiment of
Foot.
Kearsley,

4to. pp. 50.

5 OPINIONS on interesting subjects of public law and commercial policy, arising from American independence: §1. The question answered, Whether the citizens of the United States are considered by the laws of England as aliens; what privileges are they intitled to within the kingdom; what rights can they claim in the remaining colonies of Britain? §2. The regulations for opening the American trade considered; faults found and amendments proposed; how the late proclamations affect the United States discussed: objections pointed out, and alterations suggested. §3. How far the British West Indies were injured by the late proclamations fully investigated; the amount of their wants discovered; modes of supply shewn; and the policy of admitting the American vessels into their ports amply argued. §4. An inquiry how far a commercial treaty with the United States is necessary, or would be advantageous: what the laws of England have already provided on this subject; and the fundamental laws.

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