Description: [Fries Rebellion] The Two Trials of John Fries, on an Indictment for Treason Together with a Brief Report of the Trials of Several Other Persons, for Treason and Insurrection, in the Counties of Bucks, Northampton and Montgomery, in the Circuit Court of the United States, Begun at the City of Philadelphia, April 11, 1799; Continued at Norristown, October 11, 1799… Philadelphia: William D. Woodward, 1800. [1–2], 3–226; 1–50 (appendix), 51 (publisher’s advert.) [1, (blank)]pp. Early owner’s name trimmed off at head of title-page; general foxing; toning; last three or so leaves with mild dampstaining; lacks binding; textblock sound. The best source on the trial of John Fries (1750-1818) and his cohorts for treason during the “Fries Rebellion” of 1798 and 1799. The rebellion arose in response to the first direct tax on land, housing, and slaves imposed by the federal government following the XYZ Affair and in preparation for a potential war with France. The rebellion was further sparked by a misunderstanding of a Federal property tax, saw farmers in Pennsylvania resist assessments, believing they were being taxed per window. Led by auctioneer John Fries, the insurgents halted tax collection and freed imprisoned resisters, prompting Federal intervention. Fries was captured, tried twice, and sentenced to hang for treason along with William Getman and Frederick Heaney, his two neighbors. The three men were pardoned by President John Adams just hours before their execution was to be scheduled. Preceded by Shays’ and the Whiskey Rebellions, the “Fries Rebellion” was the last of three American tax revolts of the late eighteenth-century. A significant account of one of the major historical events of the Federal Era and Adams administration, and rare in the market. Sabin 25961. Evans 37104. ESTC W29631.Our Stock# 3733865 About Us Established in 1995, Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC buys and sells rare and antiquarian books and historical manuscripts published or created in pre-1900 America. We are located in Wilmington, Delaware. Member Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA). International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). The Manuscript Society. Ephemera Society of America. Guarantee All items are guaranteed to be as described. Authenticity is guaranteed for the lifetime of the original purchaser. As a member of the above-named trade organizations, we abide by their published code of ethics. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days(prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description for this item, please contact us. We will be happy to answer them. Shipping Items are expertly packed in bubble wrap and shipped in new boxes or reinforced envelopes. No International Buyers Please, no buyers outside of the USA. Feedback We leave feedback after receiving feedback from buyers. If you're unhappy with any part of your transaction with us, please let us know. Our priority is to make you happy and resolve issues promptly. © 2024 Ian Brabner, Rare Americana, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Author: [Fries Rebellion]
Subject: Americana
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: North America
