Lyrics of a song by a captive Indian...
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1797 The back page has the lyrics of a "Song, By a Captive Indian, while his conquerors were preparing for his Death. Written by the Lady of Mr. John Hunter." The front page has: "Tennessee Eloquence".
Also a notice for an exhibit of "The Elephant" & two ads for "Playing Cards" offering "Harry the Eighth" & "Mary Andrew Playing Cards", dating from the earliest period of playing cards produced in America.
Four pages, good condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
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