Galloway, Joseph | A prominent loyalist reflects on the Revolution.

Galloway, Joseph

Historical and political reflections on the rise and progress of the American rebellion. London: G. Wilkie, 1780

8vo (208 x 122 mm). Minor marginal browning, pg. 107 with line struck through in contemporary ink bleeding through to verso. Sympathetically bound in modern half russia and marbled boards, gilt-lettered label to spine.

First edition. Galloway, politician and prominent Loyalist during the Revolution, in this pamphlet outlines his desire that the colonies remain with Great Britain. Here Galloway points out, in his sub-title, “the policy & necessity of offering to the Americans a system of government founded in the principles of the British Constitution.” 

REFERENCE

Adams 80-32; ESTC T2256; Howes G39; Revolutionary 100-60; Sabin 26431