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		|17| Mansions of Elizabeth Town (Dix/Field 1920s) NJ by Warren L. Dix and Mrs. Edward Field (NJHS 1921, 1928) Essays on the historic Governor Belcher, Scott, Boudinot Mansions and the Hetfield House. The author lived in the Belcher Mansion, and discusses its renovations and improvements. Together with Mrs. Edward Field's sequel. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 20pp)	Price $2.95
		|18| Emancipation in New Jersey (Gardner 1924) by D. H. Gardner (NJHS 1924) The history of the emancipation of slaves in New Jersey is divided into three periods: the first, that of the Proprietary Colony, 1664-1702; the second, the Province of the Crown, 1702-1776; the third, the era of the State of New Jersey. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp)	Price $2.95
		|19| Indians of Monmouth County (Philhower 1924) NJ by Prof. Charles A. Philhower (NJHS 1924) General history of the Lenni Lenape and its sub-tribes in various regions of New Jersey with special emphasis on the area nearest Raritan Bay; artifacts from argillitic tools to handicrafts; villages and camp sites; lore and legend; the Minisink Trail; Verrazzano's report to the King of France, 1524; Henry Hudson's records of contact with New Jersey Indians, 1609; DeVries description of the Hackensack Indians 1642. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp, map)	Price $2.95
		|21| La Fayette in New Jersey 1824-25 (Bergen 1924) NJ by Frank L. Bergen and others (NJHS 1920, 1924, 1943) President Monroe's invitation to General La Fayette in 1824 led to national celebrations in his honor, particularly in New Jersey. The presentation details the festivites and proceedings from August 20-27, 1824 and July 1825. Details of La Fayett in Morristown and Connecticut Farms. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 32pp)	Price $2.95
		|22| Indians of Somerset County (Philhower 1925) NJ by Prof. Charles A. Philhower (NJHS 1925) The scarcity of Indian names in Somerset county, New Jersey, points to an early exodus of the Narraticong Indians, despite claims and settlements by the Raritans and Sanhicans. The presentation discusses habitations, customs, anecdotes and a long quotation from De Vries about crops and fishing. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 20pp, map)	Price $2.95
		|23| Gold Rush 1849: Jerseymen in California (Kull 1925) by Irving S. Kull (NJHS 1925) In February 1849, a party of adventurers set out from New Brunswick to the gold fields of California. What made their expedition historically significant is that its documentation is essentially complete, from inception to dissolution. There are also diaries and journals that describe the ocean voyage. The New Brunswick & California Mining and Trading Company consisted of forty-five shares of $600 each, totalling $27,000, plus a loan of $100 from each shareholder. With this fund, the Company purchased a ship for about $11,000 and loaded her with provisions valued at $17,000. The adventurers sailed around the Horn, and together - as a communal enterprise - sought to pool their efforts and inventory for mutual (and equal) profit. They converted the ship into a warehouse, bought a piece of property on the Embarcadero - and then decided to liquidate. A list of the officers, shareholders and adventurers is given. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 4 illustrations)	Price $2.95
		|25| Indians of Hunterdon County (Philhower 1926) NJ by Prof. Charles A. Philhower (NJHS 1926) Evidence of Indian occupation and the persistence of Indian place names makes Hunterdon county one of the most significant in New Jersey. Original purchases from 1680 to 1760 are recounted, as are descriptions of early Indian villages. Prominent chiefs Moses Totamy, Teedyuscung, Tuccamirgan and others are noted. Traditions and anecdotes recounted. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp, map)	Price $2.95
		|26| Rebel Camp at Middlebrook 1778 (Willis 1927) by Cornelius C. Vermeule (NJHS 1927) Independence Day address by Willis F. Johnson at the famous Revolutionary campground: reminds the reader of the nefarious Gen. Charles Lee. First, Gen. Lee plotted to cause the destruction of the best part of the American army, accede to the command of the remains, and sell out to the British for cold cash. Fortunately, he was captured by the British - which allowed Washington to take the offensive at Trenton. The author then directs his attention to the various events and circumstances under which Middlebrook served the patriot cause. Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 2 maps)	Price $2.95
		|27| Indians of Middlesex County (Philhower 1927) NJ by Prof. Charles A. Philhower (NJHS 1927) Indians living south of the Raritan River, New Jersey; earliest descriptions of Raritan Indians; trails in the region; Edmundson's journey to Trenton 1675; Danker and Sluyter's Journal 1679-80; locations of early Indian villages; Indian Mission at Cranbury; Indian Place-Names; Chief Weequa-hela (Wequalia). (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 2 maps)	Price $2.95
		|28| The Arnold Tavern (Morristown: Hoffman 1903) by Philip H. Hoffman (1903) Gen. Washington's headquarters from January 5 until the 7th of May 1777 at Morristown, New Jersey. The author purchased this historic building in 1863 and spent the next forty years collecting artifiacts, memorabilia, documents, and information relating to the old Arnold Tavern. Published in 1903, several years after the old tavern was moved out of town to make way for a more "modern" office building. Neatly illustrated with the original illustrations, including Gen. Robert Erskine's 1777 map of Morristown (No. 105) and the author's own definitive identification of every item specified thereon. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 32pp, 9 illustrations, map)	Price $2.95
		|31| Founders of Burlington (Stokes 1928) NJ by ex-Gov. Edward C. Stokes (NJHS 1928) Address by ex-Governor Stokes at the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of Burlington. An historical essay describing the influence of Quakers on the establishment and development of one of New Jersey's most important colonial ports. Special attention is paid to prominent citizens and events through the Civil War. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 2 maps)	Price $2.95
		|32| Pioneers of the Raritan Valley (Vermeule 1928) NJ by Cornelius C. Vermeule (NJHS 1928) Summaries of the early explorations of the Raritan Valley and the purchases of land from the Indians. Elizabethtown, Piscataway, New Brunswick and Perth Amboy were all settled by the 1680s. The essay also looks at the early settlers' varied religious convictions and political allegiances. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 5 maps)	Price $2.95
		|33| Nine Roads of New Brunswick (Benedict 1929) by William H. Benedict (NJHS 1929) Describes the thoroughfares radiating from this important regional commercial center. Six of the nine are old Indian trails. "The road to Trenton, to Burlington, to Piscataway and so to Amboy and Elizabeth; the road up the northeast bank of the Raritan; the road to Middletown and Shrewsbury; and then the Amwell, Middlebush and old York (overlapping roads), were Indian paths, while the Trenton, Newark and Easton turnpikes were new routes in the first few years of 1800." Fascinating and detailed accounts of how these roads were placed in service, and the families that helped make them major highways. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 4 maps)	Price $2.95
		|34| Wampum: Indian Money (Philhower 1920s) NJ by Prof. Charles A. Philhower and Frances a. Westervelt (NJHS 1928, 1930, 1925) The Indians of New England developed a medium of exchange which suited their needs, as well as those of the earliest settlers in North America. Wampum, or seawan as it was called in New Jersey, was made from shell, principally the quahaug or the periwinkle. This essay details as much as was then known about its varieties, manufacture, value, and use. Three articles: "Wampum: Its Use and Value," and "Wampum: Indian Currency and Its Manufacture" by Charles A. Philhower 1928 and 1925; "The Final Century of Wampum Industry in Bergen County," by Frances A. Westervelt. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, 2 illustrations, map)	Price $2.95
		|36| Toms River Block House Fight 1782 (Fischer 1929) by William H. Fischer NJHS 1929) The "Toms River Block House Fight" took place March 24, 1782. The commander of the small fort was Joshua Huddy, who was disgracefully murdered by the British. The article is an excellent review of the strategic importance of Toms River (none, really, except for its salt industry) and the brutal attitude of the British combatants in the closing months of the Revolution.. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp, 3 maps)	Price $2.95
		|37| Nassau Inn at Princeton (Collins 1929) by V. Lansing Collins (NJHS 1929) The Nassau Inn at Princeton might have been built by Judge Thomas Leonard about 1757 as a private residence but could also have been Samuel Horner's "noted tavern" in 1766. William Hick took "the Sign of the College" in 1767. Hick was driven out because of his loyalist leanings, and Jacob Bergen became proprietor for the first few years of the Revolution. The article details the various doings at this most renowned of Princeton landmarks until the 1830s. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp, map)	Price $2.95
		|40| Water Cure: Orange Springs Spa 1820s (NJHS 1930) by J. Warren Greene and Edward S. Rankin (NJHS 1930, 1940) Chronicles the various spas and mineral springs developed in early New Jersey, but concentrates on the "Orange Spring Mansion House" in a valley below Newark Mountain, which began operating about 1821. Two articles combined: "Orange Springs a Century Ago," by J. Warren Greene (1930), and "A Famous Institution," by Edward S. Rankin (1940). The authors describe its popularity for about a decade, and attributes its demise to the Morristown Railroad, which connected the cities of Newark and New York with the more famous spa at Schooley's Mountain. Lafayette visited this spa during his visit to the United States in 1825. The property eventually became the Essex County Country Club. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp)	Price $2.95
		|41| Shipley: Tory Headquarters (Clinton: Parker 1931) by Charles W. Parker (NJHS 1931) James Parker (1725-1797) of Perth Amboy was classed as a Loyalist during the American Revolution. As with many other members of this well-known family, he held positions of trust and influence in the Royal government. At the outbreak of the War, it was impossible to remain in Perth Amboy, so he removed to "Shipley," his Hunterdon county farm on the road from Clinton to Pittstown, about three miles from Clinton. The author (a descendant) has compiled a fascinating narrative detailing James Parker's life as a Tory during the War, both from the records of the Committee of Safety and the Shipley Farm diary (1779-1781). (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 28pp, map)	Price $2.95
		|43| NJ in the French and Indian War (Cutler 2006) by Timothy G. Cutler (2006) Annual address to the Society of Colonial Wars 2006. Chronological account of New Jersey's involvement 1755-1759. Oswego 1756, Fort William Henry and Sabbath Day Point 1757, Ticonderoga and Fort Frontenac 1758, Ticonderoga and Crown Point 1759. Discussion of provincial personalities and local affairs. New Jersey Frontier Guard, Dunn's Rangers at German Flats (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 32pp, 3 illustrations, map)	Price $2.95
		|44| Morris Canal (Lane 1937) NJ by Wheaton J. Lane (NJHS 1937) History of the famed Morris Canal, which connected the Delaware River at Phillipsburg with New York at Jersey City. Details of its planning, construction, financial condition and ultimate bankruptcy. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp, 6 illustrations, map)	Price $2.95
		|46| Civil War - Fighting to Atlanta 1864 (NJHS 1907) by Major Stephen Pierson (NJHS 1931) Major Stephen Pierson was serving in the 33rd N.J. Volunteers (Hooker's 10th Corps under General Thomas) in May of 1864 when orders were received to break camp at Lookout Valley and to proceed to Atlanta. This personal narrative was written almost fifty years afterwards, but is detailed, vivid and apparently very accurate. Interspersed with his day-by-day and fight-by-fight account are recollections of his visit to the battlefields in 1881, where evidence of the fighting was still visible after almost twenty years. (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 36pp)	Price $2.95
		|48| Washington at Morristown 1780 (Frelinghuysen 1930) by Hon. Joseph S. Frelinghuysen and Mrs. Edward M. Field (NJHS 1930, 1929) Senator Joseph S. Frelinghuysen's address at the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the settlement of Washington's Army at Morristown. General overview of the key events of the Revolution and specifics related to the encampment of 1779. Also included, Mrs. Edward Field's recollection of Morristown during the Revolution (anecdotes and miscellany). (Booklet: 8.5" x 5.5", 24pp, map)	Price $2.95
NJ Historical Society
		"At the Sign of the Unicorn" (Parker 1929) PDF by Hon. Charles W. Parker (NJHS 1929, 15pp, PDF 664K) Congressman Parker's address, given at the unveiling of the Sir George Scott commemorative tablet, about the early history of Perth Amboy. The title, "At the Sign of the Unicorn," refers to the drugstore in Edinburgh, Scotland, where prospective immigrants were to inquire about passage to Perth Amboy in 1685.	Price $1.00
		"Monks of the Passaic," The (Jenkinson 1930) PDF by Richard C. Jenkinson (NJHS 1930, 6pp, PDF 105K) In 1889, an electic group of collectors, literati, and scholars coalesced to found a "monastery" in Newark where they could amuse each other with research papers, selections from books, and other esoterica.	Price $1.00
		Account of West Jersey, An 1698 (NJHS MS. 1923) PDF NJHS MS. (NJHS 1923, 8pp, PDF 166K) Extract from a book about Pennsylvania and New Jersey, probably with a view to encouraging emigration. The author presents a detailed look at conditions in West Jersey, from settlers' hospitality to Indian phrases; from hunting and fishing to crop yields. Quaint and conversational.	Price $1.00

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