first edition Pamphlet
1813 · Albany
by John M. Bradford, D. D.
Albany : Green and Co. No 73 State Street (E and E Hosford, Printers), 1813. First Edition. Pamphlet. Very good. [4] 52p., 21cm, removed. "Extract from the minutes of the board of superintendants." p. [2], money to defray cost of publication to be taken from library fund, repaid and appropriated to same fund from profits of pamphlet sale. Signed John Schureman, stated clerk. "Appendix " p. [37]-52. Includes bibliographical references. Touch of foxing, rather bright. None found in trade at time of writing. Holdings found at AAS and other institutions. Bradford, (1781-1826), Presbyterian minister of the Reformed Dutch Church, Albany, noted for his oration, gentlemanly qualities and handsome appearance, was removed from the pulpit after increased erratic behavior and drunkenness. (Inventory #: 1928)