The administration of the British colonies. The fifth edition. Wherein their rights and constitution are discussed and stated. By Thomas Pownall, Late Governor, Captain General, Commander in Chief, and Vice Admiral of his majesty’s provinces, Massachusetts-Bay and South-Carolina; and Lieutenant-Governor of New-Jersey. In two volumes. ..

After nearly 60 years of collecting, Sid Lapidus ’59 has presented to the Library more than 2700 volumes representing the fruits of his enthusiasm. Broadly conceived, the collection charts the definition and re-definiton of rights and liberties endemic to Western political traditions. The main focus is texts and documents relating to the American Revolution, its run-up dating back to the Commonwealth men, and coming down to documents of the early Federal government.