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The book ""Letters And Papers Of John Singleton Copley And Henry Pelham, 1739-1776"" is a collection of letters and documents written by two prominent figures of the 18th century, John Singleton Copley and Henry Pelham. Copley was a renowned American painter who gained fame for his portraits of prominent figures such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. Pelham was a British politician and colonial administrator who served as the Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay.The letters and papers in this book provide a rare glimpse into the lives of these two men and their interactions with each other during a pivotal time in American history. The collection covers a period from 1739 to 1776, which includes the lead-up to the American Revolution and the early years of the conflict.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the lives of Copley and Pelham. Some of the topics covered include their personal lives, their work as artists and politicians, and their views on the events of the day.Overall, ""Letters And Papers Of John Singleton Copley And Henry Pelham, 1739-1776"" is a fascinating look at two important figures of the 18th century and their role in shaping the history of America. The collection provides valuable insights into their lives and the events of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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The book ""Letters And Papers Of John Singleton Copley And Henry Pelham, 1739-1776"" is a collection of letters and documents written by two prominent figures of the 18th century, John Singleton Copley and Henry Pelham. Copley was a renowned American painter who gained fame for his portraits of prominent figures such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. Pelham was a British politician and colonial administrator who served as the Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts Bay.The letters and papers in this book provide a rare glimpse into the lives of these two men and their interactions with each other during a pivotal time in American history. The collection covers a period from 1739 to 1776, which includes the lead-up to the American Revolution and the early years of the conflict.The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the lives of Copley and Pelham. Some of the topics covered include their personal lives, their work as artists and politicians, and their views on the events of the day.Overall, ""Letters And Papers Of John Singleton Copley And Henry Pelham, 1739-1776"" is a fascinating look at two important figures of the 18th century and their role in shaping the history of America. The collection provides valuable insights into their lives and the events of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the arts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.