T. of service

The Names of the Librarians, and the time of service of each, from the first Establishment of the Library, to the first of July, 1807.

July 1, 1807- Since the first formation of the Company.-76 YEARS.

• The Instrument of Association, signed by thirty-eight Members, was dated July 1, 1731. The first meeting of the Directors, therein appointed, was held on the eighth day of November following. The first importation of Books from London, amounting to £45 sterling, arrived the last of October, 1732, and on the fourteenth of the next ensuing month Louis Timothée, the first Librarian, was appointed, and the Library thereupon opened in a chamber of Robert Grace's house, in Jones's Alley, now called Pewter-platter Alley. On the seventh of April, 1740, the Library was moved from thence to the western wing of the State House. In August, 1773, it was transferred to the Carpenters' Hall, and in October, 1790, it was placed in the present building.

At this time the Union Library (into which the Amicable and Association Libraries had previously merged) was incorporated with this Company, and John De Mauregnault, Librarian of the former, and Ludowic Sprogle, Librarian of the latter Company, jointly performed the duties of that station, until the first of May, 1770, when Ludowic Sprogle resigned.

Which was annexed to the Philadelphia Library, within the

CATALOGUE, &c.

A.

ABENHAMIN, 2882, O. Las Guerras civiles; or the civil wars of Grana

da, and the history of the factions of the Zegries and Abencerrages, two noble families of that city, to the final conquest by Ferdinand and Isabella. Translated from the Arabic of Abenhamin, by Gines Perez de Hita, and from the Spanish, by Thomas Rodd. London, 1801. Abercrombie, 347, D. Two compends of elocution-and of Natural History. By James Abercrombie. Philadelphia, 1803.

1364, D. British fruit-gardener; and the art of pruning. By John Abercrombie. London, 1779.

Abernethy, 691, 0. Discourses concerning the being and natural perfections of GOD. By John Abernethy. 3d edit. 2 vols. London, 1757. Abulfeda, 317, D. D'Arvieux's travels in Arabia the Desert; with a general description of Arabia, by Sultan Ishmael Abulfeda. Translated into English. 2d edit. London, 1732.

Acerbi, 970, Q. Travels through Sweden, Finland and Lapland, to the North Cape, in the years 1798 and 1799 with plates. By Joseph Acerbi. 2 vols. London, 1802.

Acier, 867, and 943, O. See Collier.

Acherly, 159, F. Britannic constitution; or the fundamental forms of

govern

ment in Britain; demonstrating the original contract entered into by king and people. By Roger Acherly. London, 1727. Acosta, 228, O. Naturall and morall historie of the East and West Indies. By Joseph Acosta. Translated out of the Spanish, by E. G. London, 1604.

Adair, 623, Q. The history of the American Indians; particularly those nations adjoining to the Mississippi, East and West Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, and Virginia; with a map of the country referred to in the history. By James Adair. London, 1775.

Adam, 1058, D. Roman Antiquities; or an account of the manners and customs of the Romans. Designed to illustrate the Latin Classics. By Alexander Adam. Edinburgh, 1791.

B

Adam, 2331, O. Summary of geography and history, both ancient and modern. By Alexander Adam. Edinburgh, 1794.

3543, O. Essay concerning self murther. By I. Adam. London, 1700.-P.

595, F. Ruins of the palace of the Emperor Diocletian, at Spalatro in Dalmatia. By Robert Adam. London, 1764.

Adams, 304, F. The works in architecture of Robert and James Adams, No. 1. London, 1773.

186, Q. Observations in natural history by the microscope; with a
variety of experiments explaining its use. By George Adams. Lon-
don, 1746. Gift of Thomas Penn, Esquire.

854, D.
Defence of the constitutions of government of the United
States of America. By John Adams. Philadelphia, 1787.
2163, and 1848, O. Defence of the constitutions of government of
the United States of America, against the attack of M. Turgot in
his letter to Dr. Price. 3 vols. By John Adams. London, 1788,
and 1794.

2236, O. View of universal history, from the creation to the pre-
sent time, including an account of the celebrated revolutions in France,
Poland, Sweden, &c. 3 vols. By the Rev. John Adams. Lond. 1795.
742, F. Plates for essays on the microscope. By George Adams.
London, 1787,—P..

1107, Q. Essays on the microscope, containing a description of the most approved microscopes, and a general history of insects. By George Adams. London, 1787.-P.

3210, O. Astronomical and geographical essays. By George Adams. London, 1789.-P.

2041, 0. Geometrical and graphical essays; containing a description of mathematical instruments; with new problems, and plates. By George Adams. London, 1791.

2639, 0. Lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, describing in a familiar and easy manner the principal phenomena of nature; and shewing that they all co-operate in displaying the goodness, wisdom, and power of God. By George Adams. 2d edit. with additions, by William, Jones. With plates, 5 vols. London,

1799.

2977, O. Essay on vision, briefly explaining the fabric of the eye,
and the nature of vision. By George Adams. London, 1789.
249, D.
Elements of useful knowledge. By the Rev. John Adams.
3d edit. London, 1802.
1413, D. History of Great Britain, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar
to the present time. By the Rev. John Adams. London, 1802.
1351, D. Flowers of ancient history; comprehending the most re-
markable events of antiquity. By the Rev. John Adams. London,

1796.

1352, D. Flowers of modern history; comprehending the most remarkable revolutions and events of modern times, to the conclusion of the American war. By the Rev. John Adanis. London, 1796. 3233, O. Sermons and Tracts upon religious subjects. By William Adams. Shrewsbury, 1777.-P.

1173, D. Anecdotes, bon-mots, and characteristic traits. 2 vols. By the Rev. John Adams. London, 1792.

Adamus, 3616, 0. Adami (Melchioris) Vitæ Germanorum theologorum, qui superiori seculo ecclesiam Christi voce, scriptisque propagarunt. Franckforti, 1653.—P.

Adanson, 617, 0. Voyage to Senegal, the isle of Goree, and the river Gambia, by Joseph Adanson. Translated from the French, with notes, by an English gentleman, who resided in that country. London, 1759. Adeluny, 2553, O. See Willich.

Addington, 629, D. The youth's geographical grammar, by Stephen Addington. London, 1770.

Addison, 2768, O. Miscellaneous works, in prose and verse, of Joseph Addison. With some account of the life and writings of the author, by Mr. Tickell. 4 vols. London, 1765.

2999, O. Reports of cases in the county courts of the Fifth Circuit, and in the High Court of Errors and Appeals, of the state of Pennsylvania; and charges to grand juries. By Alexander Addison. Washington (Pennsylvania) 1800.

3380, O. Remarks on several parts of Italy, &c. in the years 1701, 2, and 3. By Joseph Addison. London, 1705.—P.

2779, O. Free-Holder; or, political essays. By Joseph Addison. London, 1758.

417, and 422, D. The same. 7th edit. 2 vols. London, 1746.

5, D.
The evidences of the Christian religion; with additional
discourses on interesting subjects. By Joseph Addison. 4th edit.
Glasgow, 1745.

873, D. Poems on several occasions. English and Latin. By
Joseph Addison. Glasgow, 1751. Gift of Zachariah Poulson, junr.
146, and 321, D. The miscellaneous works, in verse and prose, of
Joseph Addison; with some account of the life and writings of the
author, by Mr. Tickell. 3 vols. London, 1753.

1214, D. Anecdotes, selected from a new publication, consisting of anecdotes, essays, &c. 2 vols. in 1. By Mr. Addison. London, 1796.

1555, D. Translation of the Works of Petronius Arbiter in prose and verse, from the original Latin, by Mr. Addison. London, 1736. -P.

Adimari, 1229, Q. Sito Riminese di Raffaele Adimari. Brescia, 1616.—P. Adlerfeld, 626, O. Military history of Charles XII. king of Sweden; with an account of the battle of Pultowa, &c. By Gustavus Adlerfeld. 3 vols. London, 1740.

Adlington, 3496, O. Translation of the XI. Books of the Golden Asse; containing the Metamorphosie of Lucius Apulerus, &c. from the Latin.

By William Adlington.

London, 1639.-P.

Adolphus, 2527, 2735, and 2795, O. Biographical memoirs of the French revolution. 2 vols. By John Adolphus. London, 1799. No. 2795, -Gift of Joseph Dennie.

2863, 0. History of England, from the accession of George the third, to the conclusion of peace, in the year 1783. 3 vols. By John Adolphus. London, 1802.

3015 0. History of France, from the year 1790 to the peace, concluded at Amiens in 1802. 2 vols. By John Adolphus. London, 1803.