LETTER FROM THE HON TIMOTHY PICKERING SENATOR OF THE UNITED STATES 1st ed 1808

Description: A LETTER FROM THE HON. TIMOTHY PICKERING, A SENATOR OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXHIBITING TO HIS. CONSTITUENTS A VIEW OF THE IMMINENT DANGER OF AN UNNECESSARY AND RUINOUS WAR; (Addressed to His Excellency James Sullivan, Governor of the said State) Author: Pickering, Timothy Title: A LETTER FROM THE HON. TIMOTHY PICKERING, A SENATOR OF THE UNITED STATES FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, EXHIBITING TO HIS. CONSTITUENTS A VIEW OF THE IMMINENT DANGER OF AN UNNECESSARY AND RUINOUS WAR; (Addressed to His Excellency James Sullivan, Governor of the said State) Publication: Boston, Mass: Greenough and Stebbins, 1808 Edition: First Edition (or Second; see Sabin 62652) Description: Pamphlet. 16 pp. 23 cm. Disbound from a volume of bound pamphlets. Small tear in last leaf. Some spots on title page, and final pages.16 pp. Pickering served in the Massachusetts militia and Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He was the third United States Secretary of State, serving from 1795 until 1800, under Presidents George Washington and John Adams. The Massachusetts Republican Governor, James Sullivan, refused to even read the letter, which contained harsh criticism of the Embargo act, claimed Jefferson had presented no real arguments for its enactment and called for its nullification by the state legislators. Along with most other Federalists he opposed the War of 1812. Pickering was elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 1812 election, where he remained until 1817. And while his congressional career is best remembered for his leadership of the New England secession movement and the Hartford Convention, Pickering ruined his political career when he became involved with said Hartford Convention of 1815. Howes P343. Howes mentions that Mr. Pickering's letter was first published at Boston in 1808, and reprinted many times in that same year; it was the first of many protests against The Embargo Act. Howes P343. Sabin 62652. Seller ID: 82977 Subject: Americana Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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