Select letters on the trade and government of America; and the Principles of law and polity, applied to the American colonies. Written by Governor Bernard, at Boston, in the years 1763, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Now first published: to which are added The petition of the assembly of Massachuset's bay against the governor, his answer thereto, and the order of the king in Council thereon.

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.