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AMERICAN REVOLUTION]. An Answer to a Pamphlet Entitled Taxation no Tyranny . London: J. Almon, 1775. 8 o. (Without half-title). Later quarter morocco. The author responds to Samuel Johnson's pamphlet of the same year. Sabin 165t. -- CHOISEUL, E.F. Memoire Historique sur la Negociation de la France & de l'Angleterre... London: D. Wilson, et al, 1761. 4 o. Later quarter calf. Second edition after that of the same year printed in France, an important collection of state papers relative to the establishment of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the French and Indian War, the cession of Canada, the limits of Louisiana and its passing into the hands of Spain, and the fisheries off Newfoundland. -- GALLOWAY, Joseph. A Letter to the Right Honourable Lord Viscount H--E, on His Naval Conduct in the American War . London: J. Wilkie, 1779. 8 o. Modern quarter calf. FIRST EDITION. Galloway, a leading Loyalist, criticizes the actions of Admiral Viscount Richard Howe, brother of Gen. William Howe during the American Revolution. The Monthly Review identifies Galloway as the author. Galloway ordered 750 copies from Strahan in November, 1779. Adams, American Controversy 79-43a. Sabin 26435. -- LEE, Arthur. An Appeal to the Justice and Interests of the People of Great Britain, in the Present Disputes with America . London: J. Almon, 1776. 8 o. Contemporary quarter calf. Fourth Edition. Arguing for the American cause, Lee writes that "taxation and representation are constitutionally inseparable." Lee laments the course of events in America and pleads the case of the revolutionaries. Adams, American Controversy p.403. -- LEE. A Second Appeal to the Justice and Interests of the People, on the Measures Respecting America . London: J. Almon, 1775. 8 o. Later quarter morocco. Lee further laments the American situation and again argues for the revolutionsists' cause. Adams, American Controversy 75-73a; Sabin 39705, 89179. -- Letter from An Officer of the Naval Army of France to the Hon. Admiral Keppel . Translated from the French. London: J. Wilkie, 1778. 8 o. Engraved folding plan of the sea fight off Ushart. -- MASERES, Francis. A Paraphrase on a Passage in A Sermon Preached by the Most Reverend Dr. Markham, Archbishop of York ... When it was expected by the Persons who had advised the American War, that the revolted Colonies in America would soon be intirely subdued . [?London, ?1777]. 12 o. Later half morocco. This reply to William Markham's Sermon was included in Maseres's Occasional Essays on Various Subjects , 1809, and so is attributed to him. Adams, American Controversy 77-70; Sabin 45418. -- The Presentation of the Nation: Particularly with respect to its Trade, Finances... London: J. Almon, 1769. 8 o. Disbound. -- Manifiesto De los motivos en que se ha sundado la conducta del Rey Christianisimo respecto a la Inglaterra, con La Exposicion de los que han guiado al Rey nuestro Señor para su modo de proceder con la misma Potencia . Madrid: Orden de S.M., 1779. 8 o. Later calf. -- SEABURY, Samuel. Free Thoughts on the Proceedings of the Continental Congress Held at Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 1774 . London: Reprinted for Richardson and Urquhart, 1775. 8 o. Later quarter morocco. Adams, American Controversy 74-70b; Sabin 78575. -- TICKELL, Richard. Anticipation Continued . London: Printed by the Editor; and sold by J. Bew, 1779. 8 o. Later quarter calf. A continuation of one of the most popular satiries and parodies of England's conduct in the American Revolution, sometimes attributed to Tickell. Adams, American Controversy 79-3a; Sabin 1685. (11)