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The greatest concern in the world . A short and plain essay to answer that most concerning and all concerning inquiry, What must I do to be saved? Now published with a design to assist the addresses of good men unto their neighbours, whom they press to mind the one thing needful.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.Date: M,DCC,LXV. [1765]
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The faithful serving of God and our generation, the only way to a peaceful and happy death A sermon occasioned by the death of the Reverend Thomas Clap, (president of Yale College, in New-Haven) who departed this life, Jan. 7th, 1767; delivered in the College-Chapel, Jan. 8th, by the Rev'd Naphtali Daggett, Livingstonian Professor of Divinity in Yale-College. [Three lines from Matthew].
Daggett, Naphtali, 1727-1780.Date: [1767]
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The ways of pleasure and the paths of peace , discovered in a discourse, which was written on board a ship at sea. Never before published. [Six lines of verse].
Seccombe, Joseph, 1706-1760.Date: [1762]
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Thoughts on agency wherein, the article of motive (as necessitating human action) is particularly examined; and the origin, nature, and bounds of moral freedom, considered in a new way; with occasional observations and reflections on revenge, avarice, self-love, envy, &c. [One line in Latin from Cicero].
Perkins, John, 1698-1781.Date: 1765
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A poem, addressed to a young lady . In three parts. Part 1. Descriptive and moral. 2. On love and friendship. 3. The caution. [Three lines in Latin from Ovid] Written at Antiqua.
Hulton, Henry, 1733?-1790.Date: 1773
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Some reflections on the disputes between New-York, New-Hampshire, and Col. John Henry Lydius of Albany . [One line in Latin] To these reflections are added, some rules of law, fit to be observed in purchasing land, &c.
Young, Thomas, 1732-1777.Date: 1764
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Heaven upon earth: or, The best friend in the worst times . Being some profitable directions how to get acquainted with God, as the only way to content here and happiness hereafter. Written by that truly pious and faithful minister, the Reverend Mr. James Janeway.
Janeway, James, 1636?-1674.Date: [1761?]
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John Gordon's mathematical traverse table, &c
Gordon, John, 1700-1788.Date: [1758]
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Lord Anson's voyage round the world performed in the years 1740, 41, 42, 43, and 44. Containing a series of the most entertaining and surprizing adventures; and an account of the inhabitants, manners, and customs, of several remote countries and nations. By W.H. Dilworth, A.M.
Dilworth, W. H.Date: M,DCC,LXI. [1761]
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A New collection of verses applied to the first of November, A.D. 1765 &c Including a prediction that the S---p-A-t shall not take place in America. Together with a poetical dream, concerning stamped papers. [Eleven lines of quotations].
Date: [1765]
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A letter from a meeting of the brethren called Quakers , to the authors of the pamphlet called Considerations on the German war, and of the several pamphlets in answer to it.
Society of FriendsDate: 1761
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Debtor and creditor: or, A discourse on the following words, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Never before published.
Date: 1762
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The grounds and rules of musick explained: or, An introduction to the art of singing by note Fitted to the meanest capacities. By Thomas Walter, M.A. Recommended by several ministers. [One line from Psalms].
Walter, Thomas, 1696-1725.Date: [1760]
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A dissertation on letters, and the principles of harmony, in poetic and prosaic composition Collected from some of the best writers. [Two lines in Latin from Quintillian].
Otis, James, 1725-1783.Date: 1760
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An attempt to illustrate and confirm the ecclesiastical constitution of the consociated churches, in the colony of Connecticut Occasioned by a late "Explanation of the Saybrook platform." By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of a church in Fairfield. [One line in Greek from St. Paul].
Hobart, Noah, 1706-1773.Date: M,DCC,LXV. [1765]
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An essay on the agitations of the sea, and some other remarkables attending the earthquakes of the year M,DCC,L,V . To which are added, some thoughts on the causes of earthquakes. Written in the year 1756.
Perkins, John, 1698-1781.Date: 1761
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A letter addressed to two great men, on the prospect of peace and on the terms necessary to be insisted upon in the negotiation. [Nine lines of quotations].
John DouglasDate: 1760
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Remarks on the Letter addressed to two great men In a letter to the author of that piece. [Four lines in Latin from Horace].
Burke, William, 1730-1798.Date: [1761]
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A key, to unlock the door, that leads in, to take a fair view of the religious constitution, established by law, in the colony of Connecticut. With a short remark upon Mr. Bartlet's sermon, on Galations iii. 1. Also, a remark upon Mr. Ross, against the Separates and others. With a short observation upon the explanation of Say-Brook-plan; and Mr. Hobart's attempt to establish the same plan By Ebenezer Frothingham. [Eleven lines of Scripture texts].
Frothingham, Ebenezer, 1717?-1798.Date: in the year, 1767
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A Brief narrative of the proceedings of the Eastern Association, and Eastern & Western Consociations in Fairfield County, against Mr. White, Pastor of the First Church in Danbury; since the year 1762 To which are added, some remarks, extracted from a letter, sent by a gentleman to his friend. [Two lines of quotations].
Date: in the year 1764
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Illustrations of human frailty and vanity A discourse occasioned by the premature death of John Hall, A.M. son of Elihu Hall, Esq; of Wallingford: who departed this life Sep. 16. 1763. AEtatis 24. Delivered the Lord's Day after his funeral. By James Dana, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Wallingford. [Two lines from Isaiah].
Dana, James, 1735-1812.Date: 1765
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The office, duties, and qualifications of a watchman of Israel , considered and illustrated in a sermon preached at the ordination of the Reverend Mr. Joseph Wheeler, in Harvard, December 12. 1759. By Samuel Woodward, A.M. Pastor of the church in Weston.
Woodward, Samuel, 1727-1782.Date: M,DCC,LX [1760]
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Rules relating to success in trade, &c By Richard Lucas, D.D. (Taken from his Enquiry after happiness.).
Lucas, Richard, 1648-1715.Date: [1760]
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Father Abraham's speech to a great number of people, at a vendue of merchant-goods introduced to the publick by Poor Richard, (a famous Pennsylvanian conjurer and almanack-maker) in answer to the following questions. Pray, Father Abraham, what think you of the times? Won' these heavy taxes quite ruin the country? How shall we be ever able to pay them? What would you advise us to?.
Benjamin FranklinDate: [1760]
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Gospel-ministers to preach Christ to their people; together with the manner and end of their doing it , briefly considered in a sermon preached at Marshfield, Sept. 5. 1759. When the Reverend Mr. Thomas Brown was ordained pastor of the First Church there. By John Cushing, A.M. Pastor of the Second Church in Boxford. To which is added the charge, by the Rev. Mr. Appleton. Also, the right hand of fellowship, by the Rev. Mr. Gay. [Eleven lines of Scripture texts].
Cushing, John, 1709-1772.Date: 1759

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The greatest concern in the world . A short and plain essay to answer that most concerning and all concerning inquiry, What must I do to be saved? Now published with a design to assist the addresses of good men unto their neighbours, whom they press to mind the one thing needful.

The ways of pleasure and the paths of peace , discovered in a discourse, which was written on board a ship at sea. Never before published. [Six lines of verse].

A poem, addressed to a young lady . In three parts. Part 1. Descriptive and moral. 2. On love and friendship. 3. The caution. [Three lines in Latin from Ovid] Written at Antiqua.

Some reflections on the disputes between New-York, New-Hampshire, and Col. John Henry Lydius of Albany . [One line in Latin] To these reflections are added, some rules of law, fit to be observed in purchasing land, &c.

Heaven upon earth: or, The best friend in the worst times . Being some profitable directions how to get acquainted with God, as the only way to content here and happiness hereafter. Written by that truly pious and faithful minister, the Reverend Mr. James Janeway.

John Gordon's mathematical traverse table, &c

Lord Anson's voyage round the world performed in the years 1740, 41, 42, 43, and 44. Containing a series of the most entertaining and surprizing adventures; and an account of the inhabitants, manners, and customs, of several remote countries and nations. By W.H. Dilworth, A.M.

A New collection of verses applied to the first of November, A.D. 1765 &c Including a prediction that the S---p-A-t shall not take place in America. Together with a poetical dream, concerning stamped papers. [Eleven lines of quotations].

A letter from a meeting of the brethren called Quakers , to the authors of the pamphlet called Considerations on the German war, and of the several pamphlets in answer to it.

Debtor and creditor: or, A discourse on the following words, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Never before published.

The grounds and rules of musick explained: or, An introduction to the art of singing by note Fitted to the meanest capacities. By Thomas Walter, M.A. Recommended by several ministers. [One line from Psalms].

A dissertation on letters, and the principles of harmony, in poetic and prosaic composition Collected from some of the best writers. [Two lines in Latin from Quintillian].

An attempt to illustrate and confirm the ecclesiastical constitution of the consociated churches, in the colony of Connecticut Occasioned by a late "Explanation of the Saybrook platform." By Noah Hobart, A.M. Pastor of a church in Fairfield. [One line in Greek from St. Paul].

An essay on the agitations of the sea, and some other remarkables attending the earthquakes of the year M,DCC,L,V . To which are added, some thoughts on the causes of earthquakes. Written in the year 1756.

A letter addressed to two great men, on the prospect of peace and on the terms necessary to be insisted upon in the negotiation. [Nine lines of quotations].

Remarks on the Letter addressed to two great men In a letter to the author of that piece. [Four lines in Latin from Horace].

The office, duties, and qualifications of a watchman of Israel , considered and illustrated in a sermon preached at the ordination of the Reverend Mr. Joseph Wheeler, in Harvard, December 12. 1759. By Samuel Woodward, A.M. Pastor of the church in Weston.

Rules relating to success in trade, &c By Richard Lucas, D.D. (Taken from his Enquiry after happiness.).