(AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1779) [Morris Gouverneur] Observations

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(AMERICAN REVOLUTION--1779.) [Morris, Gouverneur.] Observations on the American Revolution. [2], 122 pages. 8vo, later 1/4 calf, worn, joints broken; lacking half-title and final blank, early attribution to Morris on title and first page, additional inked page numbers, missing part of final leaf with loss of a few words; library bookplate and release stamp on front pastedown. (MRS) Philadelphia: Styner and Cist, 1779

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first edition of Morris's response to the Carlisle Peace Commission, recounting the causes leading up to the war: "Certainly it becomes us to know that the contest which hath emancipated our country, originated with our enemies." "A skillful and official résumé of the American view of the question"--Sabin 50830. Evans 16625; Howes M829. None known at auction since 1984.