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Observations on the North-American land company, 1796
Observations on the North-American land-company, contains an illustration of the object of the company's plan, the articles of association, with a succinct account of the states wherein their lands lie: to which are added, remarks on American lands in general, more particularly the pine-lands of the southern and western states, in two letters from Robert G. Harper, to a gentleman in Philadelphia. -
Our Sins Acknowledged, 12 January 1815
Transcript of a sermon preached on 12 January 1815, the day of the national fast, in Lexington, Kentucky. The speech criticizes moral and religious laxness in the United States. -
Report of a committee of the Senate of Kentucky, 1824
Report of a committee of the Senate of Kentucky to which was referred that part of the governor's message relating to the decisions and jurisdiction of the federal court. -
Report of the committee appointed on the tenth ultimo, of the memorial of the legislature of Kentucky, 19 March 1806
Denies the request of the Kentucky legislature for aid in opening a canal to avoid the rapids of the Ohio river. -
Report of the Committee, appointed to inquire into the condition of the Louisville Hospital
Report of the committee, appointed to inquire into the condition of the Louisville Hospital, to which is added, the report & petition of the managers of said institution. -
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. -
Report of the Select Committee appointed to investigate certain charges against Humphrey Marshall, 9 February 1808
Includes Thomas Bodley's objections to the accusations. -
Report on the Transylvania University, and lunatic asylum
Includes a statement of Transylvania University's accounts as well as reports from Rev. Horace Holley, President and Professor of Philosophy of the Mind, Robert Wickliffe, Librarian of the Law Library, Daniel Drake, Professor Meteria Medica and Medical Botany, C.S. Rafinesque, Librarian of the General Library and Keeper of the Museum, and others. -
Sketch of a journey through the western states of North America, 1827
Sketch of a journey through the western states of North America: from New Orleans, by the Mississippi, Ohio, city of Cincinnati and falls of Niagara, to New York, in 1827. Contains a description of the new and flourishing city of Cincinnati, by Messrs. B. Drake and E.D. Mansfield, and a selection from various authors, on the present condition and future prospects of the settlers, in the fertile and populous state of Ohio, containing information useful to persons desirous of settling in America. -
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. -
Some information respecting America
Letters from America to a friend in England including information to those who would remove to America. Scanned items include "A map of the Middle States of America drawn from the latest and best authorities by Thos. Conder." -
Spreading Hemp in Kentucky
Image from, "A report on the culture of hemp and jute in the United States: with statements concerning the practice in foreign countries, the preparation of the fiber for market, and remarks on the machine question." -
The Bank Dinner: an expose on the Court Party of Kentucky, and the curtain drawn from the holy alliance of America
Primarily on banking and the Old Court-New Court controversy on debtors and restitution. -
The confession of Jereboam O. Beauchamp, 1826
The confession of Jereboam O. Beauchamp, who was hanged at Frankfort, Kentucky, on the 7th day of July, 1826, for the murder of Colonel Solomon P. Sharp. Includes, at end of the confession, a postscript, letters, and poetry written by the author and his wife, Ann Cook Beauchamp. -
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". -
The several acts relative to the stamp duties, 1798
The several acts relative to the stamp duties, passed at the late and present sessions of Congress, and which will become payable from and after the first day of July, 1798. To which is added, a table of the several duties, by which they may be seen at one view.
An act laying duties on stamped vellum, parchment and paper, with amendment.