Thoughts upon the political situation of the United States of America: in which that of Massachusetts is more particularly considered. With some observations on the constitution for a federal government. Addressed to the people of the union. By a native of Boston. [Two lines from Pope]

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.