64 EDWARD EBERSTADT & SONS MILITARY RECONNOISSANCE OF THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI [378] [LOUISIANA.] Hughes, Capt. George W. Original manuscript: Report of a reconnoissance near New Orleans for military purposes, submitted to Col. J. J. Abert. 21 pp., folio, ribbon-tied. New Orleans, 1842. 150.00 An An important work, especially in view of the imminence of war with Mexico. elaborate report of all invasion approaches to the city west of the Mississippi, following out every canal, bayou, creek, road and pathway, to determine their true positions and extent; the nature of the country as regards the passage of troops; difficult ground hard ground, swamps, marshes, prairies; and to make out every avenue by which troops can reach the city between the Mississippi and Gulf of Mexico, Barataria Bay, Lake Ouacha, Bayou Lafourche, and the Atchafalaya River. Significantly, Hughes recommends that the examinations be continued as far west as the Sabine River. THE KING OF SPAIN'S PROPERTIES IN NEW ORLEANS: 1770 [379] [LOUISIANA.] Invintorio general de todas los Edificios que pertenecian a S. M. Christianisima en la Plaza del Nuevo Orleans y sus surinmediaciones. 12 full-page original map-plans (beautifully drawn) with accompanying descriptive text. [New Orleans,] 1770. 250.00 [380] [LOUISIANA.] Jefferson, Thomas. Acts of Congress relative to land claims in the Territory of Orleans. 63 pp., 8vo, half morocco. New Orleans, 1807. 100.00 McMurtrie 99 locates three copies. In English and French on alternating pages: the acts include not only the Territory of Orleans but the entire District of Louisiana. [381] [LOUISIANA.] (McDonogh Case.) In the Supreme Court. The States of Louisiana & Maryland vs. the executors of John McDonogh and the cities of New Orleans & Baltimore. Argument for the Cities, by Alex. Grailhe. 260 pp., 8vo, boards, rebacked. New Orleans: Sollée, 1852. 35.00 [382] MCKAY, ROBERT H. Little pills: Being the experiences of an army officer on the frontier. 127 pp., 8vo, cloth. Pittsburgh, Kansas, 1918. 10.00 McKay joined the "Department of the Missouri" in 1869, at that time comprising the states of Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, New Mexico, and the Indian Territory. His narrative covers a period of six years on the plains, among the soldiers,pioneers and Indians. MEEKER'S BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE NEAR MADISON [383] MEEKER, JOSEPH RUSLING. Original oil painting on canvas: "Lake Mendota, Madison, Wisconsin." 171⁄2 by 291⁄2 inches, framed. Signed and dated by the artist: "J. R. Meeker, 1871." 650.00 In this superb painting the "Master of Mississippi River artists" has adapted his style to the northern country, portraying its salient character by crisp clarity just as he gained the feeling of the steaming bayou country by a veil of mist. The sharp brilliance of the lake scene, with its boathouses and little sailboats dotting the canvas, and its lucid color and fine detail, combine to make this large and important work one of exceptional beauty. Meeker was born in 1827 and studied at the Academy of Design; he was at Buffalo with W. H. Beard in 1849, and later went to Louisville. In 1859 he went west and settled in St. Louis. He was instrumental in establishing the St. Louis Art Societyof which he served several terms as president and also the St. Louis Academy of Fine Arts. He is represented in the better museums and his works are exhibited whenever Mississippi River artists are shown. [See illustration, page 64] [389] [MICHIGAN.] Articles of asso Lake Superior Copper Company. 8 pp., falo, 1845. [390] [MICHIGAN.] Barton, James value and importance of the commerce Folding table. 32 pp., 8vo, printed wrapp Fourth edition, with additional notes. [391] [MICHIGAN.] Beals, H. C. N garden of eden but it is a land of plent farming lands lead the world. 24 pp., troit: Herald print, 1881. THE FIRST BOOK PRINTED [392] [MICHIGAN.] [Bertrand, Bar tente ou nouveau pensez-bien; considerat avec des histoires & des exemples. 220 p Imprimé par Jacques Miller, 1809. Imprints Inventory 3; Clarke 7; McMurtrie The first actual book to be printed in Michigan-pr phlets and broadsides-and one of the more impo famous press. [See illustration, pa [394] [MICHIGAN.] Foster, G. L. T history of secret societies, etc. 48 pp., 8vo |