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A catalogue of the books belonging to the Harrodsburg Library Company, 1824
A catalogue of the books belonging to the Harrodsburg Library Company. To which is prefixed the by-laws and regulations. -
Report of the Select Committee appointed to investigate certain charges against Humphrey Marshall, 9 February 1808
Includes Thomas Bodley's objections to the accusations. -
Memoir, correspondence, and miscellanies, from the papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 2.
In 1788, Jefferson wrote to a John Brown of Kentucky urging Americans to wait until Europe was at war before attempting further exploration of the West. -
History of Maria Creek Baptist Church
History of Maria Creek Church: carefully compiled from the records of the church and from the minutes of Wabash and Union Associations. -
Report of the managers of the Kentucky Auxiliary Bible Society, 1817
The first report of the managers of the Kentucky Auxiliary Bible Society, read before the society at Frankfort on the 3rd day of April, 1817.
Includes a treasurer's report, list of officers and managers, and resolutions recommended for adoption. -
A catalogue of the books belonging to the Lexington library company, 1821
A catalogue of the books belonging to the Lexington library company; to which is prefixed, a concise narrative of the origin and progress of the institution; with its charter, laws & regulations. -
A collection of some of the most interesting narratives of Indian warfare in the West, 1821
A collection of some of the most interesting narratives of Indian warfare in the West, containing an account of the adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone, one of the first settlers of Kentucky, comprehending the most important occurrences relative to its early history--also, an account of the manners, and customs of the Indians, their traditions and religious sentiments, their police or civil government, their discipline and method of war: to which is added, an account of the expeditions of Gen'ls. Harmer, Scott, Wilkinson, St. Clair & Wayne. -
Correspondence between George Nicholas the Honorable Robert G. Harper, 1799
Correspondence between George Nicholas, Esq. of Kentucky, and the Hon. Robert G. Harper, member of Congress from the district of 96, state of South Carolina. -
A brief practical treatise in the construction and management of plank road
A brief practical treatise on the construction and management of plank road. With an appendix containing the general plank road laws of New York, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois ... Also, the opinion of Judge Gridley of the New York Supreme court in the case of Benedict vs. Goit.Tags Building; Children; Construction; highway; law; pamphlets; plank roads; Roads; Toll gates; Tolls; travel; Women -
Sketches of the Life and Adventures of Jacob Parkhurst, 1842
Sketches of the life and adventures of Jacob Parkhurst; written with his own hand when about three score and ten years of age, not for speculation or honor, but for the benefit of the rising generation, particularly of his own descendants. Adding a few facts to the many recorded instances of the sufferings of the early pioneers along the Ohio River. Tells of his interactions with Native Americans and his journey west. -
A brief sketch of the history of Lexington, Kentucky, and of Transylvania University
A brief sketch of the history of Lexington, Kentucky, and of Transylvania University : delivered as an introductory lecture to the winter course in the Medical Department of Transylvania University, on Monday evening, November 6th, 1854 / by Robert Peter; published at the request of the medical class. -
A process in the Transilvania Presbytery, 1793
A process in the Transilvania Presbytery, &c. : containing: 1st. The charges, depositions and defence in which the defendent is led occasionally to handle the much debated subject of psalmody. 2d. His reasons for declining, any farther connections with the body to which he belonged. 3d. His present plan of proceeding, with the pastoral charge. 4th. His belief, and that of his people, concerning the articles of faith, contended between the Reformed Associate Sinod; and the Sinod of New York and Philadelphia. 5th. A appendix on a late performance of the Rev. Mr. John Black of Marsh Creek, Pennsylvania. -
The Evangelical Record, and Western Review for 1813
Scanned articles include, "Causes of the decay of religion in Kentucky", "Kentucky New Lights", "Origin of the Rankinites of Kentucky", and "Report of the Kentucky Bible Society". -
A tour in the United States of America: containing an account of the present situation of that country
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 ; 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. -
The tour of James Monroe through the northern and eastern states
The tour of James Monroe: president of the United States, through the northern and eastern states, in 1817; his tour in the year 1818; together with a sketch of his life; with descriptive and historical notices of the principal places through which he passed. After he had completed this tour, Monroe sent a message to Congress on the state of the country. -
An expose to the relief system offered by Robert Wickliffe, 1824
An expose of the relief system: by a protest and resolutions offered by Robert Wickliffe, but refused to be printed by a vote of the House of Representatives; to which is added the yeas and nays on the motion to print said protest. -
An index to the laws of Kentucky, 1795
An index of Kentucky laws passed in June and November of 1792, 1793, and 1794. Calculated for the use and convenience of magistrates, attorneys, sheriffs, clerks, coroners, and others, who are necessitated to have frequent recourse to the law.