A thanksgiving sermon on the total repeal of the Stamp-act. Preached in Cambridge, New England, May 20th, in the afternoon preceding the public rejoicings of the evening upon that great occasion. By Nathaniel Appleton. Published by the desire of the audience, and at the expence of the Honorable Brigadier General Brattle.

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.