1700-August 12-Communication from Governor Francis Nicholson, of Virginia, to the British Lords of Trade, concerning the Huguenot Settlement, with list of "Ye Refugees."

1775-1778-Papers, Military and Political, of George Gilmer, M. D, of Pen Ark, Albemarie County, Va., with Prefatory Note.

1776-Orderly Book of the Company of Captain George Stubblefield, Fifth Virginia Regiment, from March 3, 1776, to July 10, 1776, inclusive.

1862-The Career of the Iron-clad Virginia (formerly the Merrimac) Confederate States Navy, MarchMay, 1862, by Didwiddie Brazier Philips, late Surgeon Confederate States Navy, serving in the Virginia. 1862-1864-Memorial of the Federal Prison on Johnson's Island, Lake Erie, Ohio, containing a List of Prisoners of War from the Confederate States Army, and of the Deaths among them, with "Prison Lays," by distinguished officers, illustrated with sketch of the Prison.

1865 - April 9-List of Officers and Men of the Cavalry Brigade of Brigadier-General R. L. T. Beale, Confederate States Army, surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.

A JOURNAL OF THE TRANFACTIONS OF THE TRUSTEES, FOR EFTABLIFTING THE COLONY OF GEORGIA IN AMERICA," by the Rt. Honble John, Earl of Egmont * * * * * * * and Firft Prefident of the Board of Truftees of the Colony of Georgia."

The inscription, in Old English type, in the first part of this volume sufficiently attests its inception and reasons for printing. It is as follows:

"To perpetuate the memory of George WymberleyJones DeRenne, in connection with the branch of history in which he took the deepest interest, his widow has caused to be printed and now dedicates this volume."

Late in the year 1886, there came through the express office in Columbus, to the Society, two volumes which were taken to Dr. N. S. Townshend, one of the officers of this Society. No indemnifying marks were on or in the

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package, whereby their identity could be traced. A card of the binders, Messrs. Pawson & Nicholson, of Philadelphia, was afterwards found in one, and inquiry of Col. John P. Nicholson elicited a prompt response, that these two volumes were bound by his firm, and that they were a gift to the Society by the one who caused them to be published, Mrs. Mary DeRenne, of Augusta, Georgia. A letter of acknowledgement and thanks was sent to her; and for this generous act towards the Society, and the great benefit to historical study and investigation, she was elected to Honorary Membership.

The second of the two volumes is entitled:

"ACTS OF THE General ASSEMBLY OF THE COLONY OF GEORGIA, 1755-1774, NOW FIRST PRINTED."

The superscription it bears, reads:

"The materials for this work were obtained from the Public Record Office, in London, by the late George Wymberley-Jones DeRenne, who intended himself to prepare them for the press. At the request of his widow, the task has been accomplished by Charles Colcock Jones, Jr.; and the book is a tribute to the memory of one whose profound love for Georgia, and interest in her history, ceased only with his life."

But few copies of these works were printed, and the Society is indeed fortunate to have a copy of each. They are invaluable aids to the student not only of history, but also to those of political economies.

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Prominent among the names of those who founded the Georgia colony appear the names of James Oglethorpe and John, Viscount Perceval. "The former engaged in person to conduct the colonists to their new abodes, and to confirm their settlements in the ceded lands lying tween the Savannah and Altamaha rivers. The latter, with equal zeal, devoted his attention and substance to the administration of the trust in England, and the devel opment at home of an enterprise which contemplated the amelioration of the condition of honest debtors within the realm; the promotion of the security of the Province

of South Carolina, and the enlargement, in America, of the English crown."

Speaking further concerning the labors of this, the first President of the Georgia Board of Trustees, Mr. Charles C. Jones, Jr., says: * No surer proof of his unflagging interest can be offered than that furnished by this journal, which he kept with his own hand, of the transactions of the Trustees."

The first volume of the transactions is irretrievably lost. The second and third are now in possession of the State of Georgia, through the liberality of that generous American banker, Mr. J. L. Morgan, of London."

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The historical value of these volumes can not be overestimated. "They reveal the inner life of the Trust, unfold the details of the colonization, and may be termed the Sibylline Leaves' of Georgia history. They most admirably supplement "A Journal of the Proceedings in Georgia," from October 20, 1737, to October 28, 1741, by William Stephens, in three volumes, printed by order of the Trustees, in London in 1742, which body also caused to be published in 1741, “An Account Showing the Progress of the Colony of Georgia in America from its First Establishment," and "Letters from General Oglethorpe to the Trustees," etc., from October, 1735, to August, 1744. Copies of these rare publications were obtained through the liberality of George Wymberley-Jones De Renne, Esq., and given to the public, the third volume of the collection. of the Georgia Historical Society, as was also "The General Account of all Moneys and Effects received and expended by the Trustees for Establishing the Colony of Georgia in America."

In 1752 the Trustees of this colony surrendered their Charter to the King. They had faithfully executed their trust for twenty years. The colony thereupon became a "Crown Colony," and a Governor was appointed to fill that position. On the nomination of the "Lord's Commissioners for Trade and Plantations," Captain John Rey

nolds, of the Royal Navy, was, August 6, 1754, appointed by His Majesty King George II, "Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of His Majesty's Province of Georgia and Vice-Admiral of the same." The Governor's Council consisted of twelve members, appointed by the Crown, and were associated with him as an advisory body. When sitting in a legislative capacity they were styled the "Upper House of Assembly." They were analogous to the privy council to the King, and hence formed a "Provincial House of Lords." They also exercised judicial functions. The "Lower House" was composed of nineteen members returned from the several settlements, in accordance with writs of election issued by the Governor and Council. Thus was constituted the General Assembly of the Colony of Georgia, by which the Acts comprised in the volume under notice were passed.

Mrs. DeRenne, in carrying out the plan of her hus band, has done for the student of American history and politics an invaluable benefit. The monument so reared is one more lasting and beneficial than granite, and one which better attests the man whose deeds they perpetuate. It is an example worthy the emulation.

A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS PEOPLE. For the use of schools and families. Dr. Edward Eggleston. New York: D. Appleton and Company. Those who know Dr. Eggleston need not be told that originality will be a marked feature of this small work. It treats in a comprehensive manner the history of Amer ica from the time of Columbus, 1492, until the time of the present administration. It is well illustrated with cuts, not found in ordinary school or family histories, many of which are quite rare. An excellent feature is the copious illustration by means of maps. They are abundant, and in many cases convey an idea of the subject not otherwise easily obtained. The work is issued with and without questions-i. e. for the school or for reading in the family.

A HISTORY OF OHIO. Daniel J. Ryan, Secretary of State of Ohio. Columbus, Ohio: A. H. Smythe.

This is an attractive volume, of 210 pages, intended for general reading. It does not enter into details in any event, being an outline, in pleasing form, of the general events conspicuous in Ohio's history. A well-written history, large enough to cover all points, is needed in Ohio, and it is hoped some one with sufficient knowledge, patience and skill will do for the students and those who wish to examine details, what Mr. Ryan has so well done in a general manner.

ARBITRATION BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR. A HISTORY AND AN ARGUMENT. By Daniel J. Ryan. Columbus, O.: A. H. Smythe.

This small volume of 127 pages was compiled by Mr. Ryan while a member of the Ohio General Assembly in 1885. It sets forth in a succinct, lawyer-like style, the history and results, good and bad, of strikes, and from these advances many useful deductions in favor of arbitration in disputes between employer and employe-i. e. capital and labor. The question is one that will ever remain an "open one," as to what and who shall determine the rights of both. Mr. Ryan goes into the history of the matter, and hence to the roots of the question. He shows not only by logic, but by the stern array of figures and facts, the uselessness and waste, and the utter failure of strikes. The sensible method to "get together and talk it over," to arbitrate, is fully discussed and advised. The book is well worth a careful perusal.

ANTIQUITIES OF THE STATE OF OHIO. By the late Henry A. Shepherd, of Hillsboro. Cincinnati: John C. Yorston & Co. 140 pages.

During his lifetime Dr. Shepherd spent several years in the preparation of a "History of Ohio." His death occurred before the completion of the work. from the earlier chapters of the history, and

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