William Blair Townsend letter and receipt books, 1743-1805, bulk 1744-1777

The collection consists of two volumes, which date from 1743 to 1805, spanning his whole career as a merchant. Volume one is a letter book containing Townsend's business correspondence from November 23, 1743 to December 12, 1774. Most of the letters were written to American (many in North Carolina) and British (predominately in London) merchants. His earliest letters document his efforts to establish himself as a trader. Over time his letters turn to illustrate the common problems faced by many merchants: damaged goods, overpriced goods, embargos, and high freight costs. Particularly enlightening are his comments on the challenges of doing business throughout the French and Indian War and the years leading up to the American Revolution. He most frequently corresponded with London merchants Champion & Hayley, Lane & Booth, Lane Son & Fraser, Harrison & Ansley, and Leeds merchant Samuel Elam. In addition he frequently corresponded with Eliakim Palmer, colonial agent and merchant in London, as well as Dr. Walley Chauncy of North Carolina. He dealt in a wide variety of goods including molasses, rum, tar, medicines, pitch, saddles, tallow, hides, skins, pickled beef and pork, and wine. The letters also document Townsend's involvement in the slave trade through his occasional purchases of slaves.

Thoughts on a capital levy,

"This treatise formed the basis of the articles published in 'The Daily News' in November and December, 1919."

England on the sea; or, The story of the British navy: its decisive battles and great commanders,

Mode of access: Internet.

Suggestions for the speedy and secure conveyance of our reinforcements to Canada.

Contains two letters: The first letter was addressed to Viscount Melville and dated London 16th December, 1826; and the second letter for private distribution was addressed to Captain Sir W. Symonds, dated London, 21st April, 1838 under title: A second letter on the conveyance of troops to Canada / by Capt. Bowles.

Appendix to the Canada papers : relating principally to the Convention Army after its arrival in the neighbourhood of Boston, in the years 1777 and 1778.

Mostly correspondence between Generals Burgoyne and Heath, letters dated 8 November 1777-13 April 1778.

Session cases. Cases decided in the Court of Session, and also in the Court of Justiciary and House of Lords.

Imprint varies.

How Britannia came to rule the waves : the story of the British navy from the earliest times /

Includes index.

Peace handbooks /

Contents cont'd.--v. 18. German African possessions (late), no. 110-114.--v. 19. Portuguese possessions, no. 115-121.--v. 20. Spanish and Italian possessions : Independent states, no. 122-130.--v. 21. North, Central and South America : Atlantic Islands, no. 131-138.--v. 22. Pacific Islands, no. 139-147.--v. 23. International affairs, no. 148--152.--v. 24. Congresses : German Opinion, no. 153-157.--v. 25. Indemnities, Plebiscites, etc., no. 158-161.

The broad gauge, the bane of the Great Western Railway Company : with an account of the present & prospective liabilities saddled on the proprietors by the promoters of that peculiar crotchet /

Mode of access: Internet.

Thames and Severn Canal : Copy of memorial presented to the Board of Trade on the 29th November ultimo, by the public and canal navigations interested, with respect to the acquisition by the Great Western Railway Company of the Thames and Severn Canal, and the subsequent correspondence which has arisen thereon.

Title from back cover.

Calendar of inquisitions post mortem and other analogous documents preserved in the Public Record Office /

Includes indexes.

The 18th Division in the Great War /

Mode of access: Internet.

The Fifth Division in the Great War,

Mode of access: Internet.

The Grenadier guards in the great war of 1914-1918,

Mode of access: Internet.

Under the search-light, a record of a great scandal,

Mode of access: Internet.