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(SOUTH AMERICA.) [Brackenridge, Henry M.] South America: A Letter on the Present State of that Country to James Monroe. 8vo, later 1/2 calf, worn, front cover detached; moderate foxing; early owner's inscription on title page, library tag on rear pastedown. Washington, 1817
first edition. Written anonymously by Brackenridge, advocating official U.S. recognition of the independence of several South American countries, particularly Argentina and Brazil. The title page inscription has been partially trimmed, but appears to read "Rec'd by Oliver Wolcot," Washington's secretary of Treasury and then governor of Connecticut. Palau 320940; Sabin 87319.
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