American State Papers, Class VI: Naval Affairs, Volumes I and II, March 3, 1789-March 5, 1825 and March 13, 1824-January 5, 1827...

Washington DC: Gales & Seaton, 1834 and 1860. First editions. Two hefty volumes comprising The American State Papers for the US Navy between 1789 and 1827, published in 1834 and 1860. They include all legislative and executive documents pertaining to everything naval, from the Navy's establishment to US expansion, Quasi War, War of 1812, embargo, sea battles and prizes, piracy, mutiny, navy yards, contracts, various claims against the government, etc. - every aspect of American naval history for their respective periods. Both solidly and handsomely rebound in half calf over marbled boards. Both volumes. 33 cm. ix, 1121, xxxv (Index) and 856 pp.