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Hyder, 738, D. History of Hyder Ali Khan, Nabob-bahader; or new memoirs concerning the East Indies. 2 vols. London, 1784.

Inchbald, 8900, O. Memoirs of Mrs. Inchbald, including her familiar corre spondence. Edited by James Boaden. 2 vols. London, 1833. Irving, 3679, O. The lives of the Scottish poets; with preliminary disserta tions on the literary history of Scotland, and the early Scottish drama. By David Irving, A. M. 2 vols. Edinburgh, 1804.

Jackson, 4945, 5919, & 5920, O. The life of Andrew Jackson, major gen in the service of the U. S. Comprising a history of the war in the south, from the commencement of the Creek campaign, to the termination of hostilities before New Orleans. By John H. Eaton. delphia, 1824.

Phila

5574, & 5575, D. A brief and impartial history of the life and actions of Andrew Jackson, president of the United States. By a freeman. Boston, 1831. Gift of J. Fisher Leaming.

9133, O. 7. A history of the life and public services of major general Andrew Jackson. Compiled from authentic sources. Philadelphia,

1828.

2598, O. 4. Narrative of the sufferings and escape of Charles Jackson, late resident at Wexford, in Ireland, including an account of several barbarous atrocities committed in June, 1798, by the Irish rebels in that town. By an eye-witness. London, 1798.

Jaffray, 8855, O. Diary of Alexander Jaffray, provost of Aberdeen, in connexion with memoirs of the rise, &c. of the people called Quakers. By John Barclay. London, 1833.

James, 2009, Q. 5. The last words and actions of John James, at his execution, at Tyburne. London, 1661.

5520, D. Memoirs of great commanders. By G. P. R. James. 3 vols. London, 1832.

James I., 5564, & 5565, O.

Memoirs of the court of king James the first. By
Boston, 1822.

Lucy Aikin. 2 vols.

5575, O.

The same. 2 vols. 2d edit. London, 1822.

2504, D. An inquiry into the literary and political character of James the first, by J. D'Israeli. London, 1816.

James II., 1662, Q. The life of James the second, king of England, &c. col

lected out of memoirs writ of his own hand, together with the king's advice to his son, and his majesty's will. By the Rev. J. S. Clarke. 2 vols. London, 1816.

2822, D. Memoirs of James the second, king of England, &c.; collected from various authentic sources. 2 vols. London, 1821. Jameson, 4302, & 5493, D. Memoirs of celebrated female sovereigns. By Mrs. Jameson. 2 vols. London, & Philadelphia, 1831.

2244, Q. & 9081, O. The beauties of the court of Charles II. a series of memoirs biographical and critical, illustrating Pepys, Evelyn Clarendon, and other contemporary writers. By Mrs. Jameson. London, 1833, & Philadelphia, 1834.

Jaquelein, 4811, & 4803, O. Memoirs of the marchioness de Laroche Jaquelein, with a map of La Vendee, translated from the French. Edinburgh, 1816.

4839, 4840, & 7611, O. The same. Philadelphia, 1816.

Jay, 8834, O.

The life of John Jay: with selections from his correspondence and miscellaneous papers. By his son, William Jay. 2 vols. York, 1833.

New

Jefferson, 4073, O. Memoirs of the Honourable Thomas Jefferson, secretary of state, vice-president, and president of the United States of America; containing a concise history of those states from the acknowledgment of their independence. 2 vols. New York, 1809.

Jefferson, 7108, O. Memoirs, correspondence, and private papers of Thomas Jefferson, late president of the United States, now first published from the original manuscripts. Edited by Thomas Jefferson Randolph. 4 vols. London, 1829.

7380, O. Observations on the writings of Thomas Jefferson, with particular reference to the attack they contain on the memory of the late gen. Henry Lee. By H. Lee, of Virginia. New York, 1832. 5852, D. Life of Thomas Jefferson, with selections from the most valuable portions of his voluminous correspondence. By B. L. Rayner. Boston, 1834.

Jeffreys, 6280, O. Memoirs of the life of Judge Jeffreys, some time lord high chancellor of England. By Humphry W. Woolrych. London, 1827. Jenkins, 542, F. The life of Sir Leoline Jenkins, ambassador and plenipotentiary for the general peace at Cologn and Nimeguen, and secretary of state to Charles II.; with a series of letters, containing the most remarkable transactions of his time. By William Wynn, Esq. 2 vols. London, 1724.

Jenner, 6302, O. The life of Edward Jenner, M. D.; with illustrations of his doctrines, and selections from his correspondence. By John Baron, M. D. London, 1827.

Jewitt, 2522, & 4643, D. A narrative of the adventures of John R. Jewitt during a captivity of three years among the savages of Nootka sound, with an account of the natives. New York, 1816.

Joanna, 5870, O. Historical life of Joanna of Sicily, queen of Naples, and countess of Provence; with correlative details of the literature and manners of Italy and Provence, in the 13th and 14th centuries. 2 vols. London, 1824.

Johnson, 3086, O. Life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. By Sir John Hawkins. 2d edit. London, 1787.

3825, & 6669, O.

P.

The same.

605, & 1964, Q. The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D.; comprehend-
ing an account of his studies and numerous works, in chronological
order; a series of his epistolary correspondence and conversations
with many eminent persons; and various original pieces of his com-
position, &c. &c. By James Boswell, Esq. 2 vols. London, 1791. M.
2055, O.
The same. 3 vols. Dublin, 1792.

1965, Q. The principal corrections and additions to the first edition
of Mr. Boswell's life of Dr. Johnson. London, 1793. M.

7250, & 8771, O. The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D., including a journal of a tour to the Hebrides. By James Boswell, Esq. A new edition, with numerous additions and notes. By John Wilson Croker, LL. D., &c. 5 vols. London, 1831, & Boston, 1832.

7243, O.

4 vols.

The life of Samuel Johnson, LL. D. By James Boswell. London, 1799.

2042, O. An essay on the life and genius of Dr. Samuel Johnson. By Arthur Murphy. London, 1793.

868, D. The life of Dr. Samuel Johnson; with his maxims and observations. Philadelphia, 1787.

765, D. Anecdotes of Dr. Samuel Johnson. By Hester Lynch Piozzi. 2d edit. London, 1786.

849, D. Two dialogues; containing a comparative view of the lives, characters, and writings of Philip, the late earl of Chesterfield, and Dr. Samuel Johnson. London, 1787.

3171, O. & 3486, D. Lives of the most eminent English poets, with critical observations on their works. By Samuel Johnson. 4 vols. London, 1781. P. 3 vols. London, 1793.

Johnson, 680, D. Prefaces, biographical and critical, of the works of the English poets. By Samuel Johnson.

4686, D.

4 vols.

London, 1779.

The same, abridged. London, 1797.

3699, D. Remarks on Johnson's life of Milton. To which are added,
Milton's tractate of education and areopagitica. London, 1780.
374, Q. 13. Enquiry into Johnson's lives of the poets.

387, Q. 2. Observations on Dr. Johnson's life of Hammond.

1782.

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1114, Q. 2. R. Potter's inquiry into some passages in Dr. Johnson's
lives of the poets; particularly his observations on lyric poetry, and
the odes of Gray. London, 1783.

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410, O. A general history of the pyrates, from their first rise and
settlement in the island of Providence, to the present time. By Charles
Johnson. With an abstract of the statute and civil law, in relation to
pyracy.
4th edit. 2 vols. London, 1726.
1911, D. The life of Samuel Johnson, D. D., first president of King's
college in New York; containing an account of the institution and
rise of Yale college, and of King's (now Columbia) college, New York;
with an appendix of letters from bishops Berkely, Secker, Lowth, and
others, to Dr. Johnson. By T. B. Chandler, D. D. New York, 1805.
Joinville, 1433, Q. Memoirs of lord John de Joinville; containing an account
of the expedition of Lewis IX. king of France, to Egypt, in 1248; with
the notes of Du Cange, and the dissertations of M. le Baron de la Bas-
tie, M. l'Evesque de la Revaliere, and M. Falconet. The whole trans-
lated by Thomas Johnes, Esq. Hafod press, 1807.

Joli, 3290, D. Memoirs of Guy Joli, private secretary of cardinal de Retz,
Claude Joli, and the duchess de Nemours. 7 vols. London, 1725.
Jones, 1388, Q. The memoirs of the life, writings, and correspondence of Sir
William Jones. By Lord Teignmouth. London, 1804.

7913, O. Memoirs of the life, writings, and correspondence of Sir Wil-
liam Jones. By Lord Teignmouth. Philadelphia, 1805.
6001, O. The life and character of the chevalier John Paul Jones, a cap-
tain in the navy of the U. S. during the revolutionary war. By John
Henry Sherburne. Washington, 1825.

7194, O. Life and correspondence of John Paul Jones, including his nar-
rative of the campaign of the Liman. From original letters and pa-
pers, manuscripts, &c. in the possession of Miss Janette Taylor. New
York, 1830.

4081, D. Memoirs of rear-admiral Paul Jones, now first compiled from
his original journals and correspondence; including an account of his
services under prince Potemkin; prepared for publication by himself.
2 vols. London, 1830.

5610, O. 2. Memoir of Richard Roberts Jones, of North Wales, exhibit-
ing a remarkable instance of a partial power and cultivation of intel-
lect. London, 1822.

5446, D. A new biographical dictionary: containing a brief account of
the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every age and
nation. By Stephen Jones. London, 1811.

Jordan, 7225, O. The life of Mrs. Jordan, including original private correspond-
ence and anecdotes. By James Boaden. 2 vols. London, 1831.
Jortin, 2006, O. Memoirs of the life and writings of John Jortin. By John
Disney, D. D. London, 1792.

Josephine, 4295, & 4296, D. Memoirs of the empress Josephine. By John S.
Memes, LL. D. New York, 1832. 6 copies.

3984, D. Memoirs of the empress Josephine, with anecdotes of the

courts of Navarre and Malmaison. 3 vols. London, 1829.

4363, D. 4. 5. & 6. Memoirs of the empress Josephine. By John S.
Memes, LL. D. New York, 1832.

Judson, 4008, D. Memoirs of Mrs. Ann H. Judson, late missionary to Burmah, including a history of the American Baptist mission in the Burman

empire. By James D. Knowles, pastor of the second Baptist church in Boston. 2d edit. Boston, 1829.

Julian, 48, D. A short account of the life of Julian, the apostate; with a comparison of popery and paganism. London, 1662. Gift of John Smith. Memoirs of celebrated women of all countries. By Madame With portraits. London, 1834.

Junot, 9203, O.
Junot.
Kaims, 1444, Q.

Memoirs of the life and writings of lord Kaims; containing sketches of the progress of literature and general improvement in Scotland, during the greater part of the eighteenth century. By Alexander F. Tytler. 2 vols. Edinburgh, 1807.

Kelly, 6087, O. Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, of the king's theatre; including a period of nearly half a century; with original anecdotes of many distinguished persons, political, literary, and musical. New York, 1826.

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Kemble, 5950, O. Memoirs of the life of John Philip Kemble, Esq. Including a history of the stage, from the time of Garrick to the present period. By James Boaden, Esq. 2 vols. London, 1825.

5988, & 7483, O. The same. Philadelphia, 1826.

Ken, 7166, O. The life of Thomas Ken, D. D. deprived bishop of Bath and Wells; including some account of the fortunes of Morley, bishop of Winchester. By the Rev. W. L. Bowles. In 2 vols.

London, 1830.

Kennet, 3544, O. Lives and characters of the ancient Grecian poets. By Basil Kennet. London, 1697. P.

Kerr, 4403, O. The memoirs of John Kerr, of Kerrsland, in North Britain, Esq. relating to politics, trade, and history. Published by himself. 2 vols. London, 1727. Gift of A. Simmons, Esq.

Kettlewell, 8385, O. Memoirs of the life of Mr. John Kettlewell; wherein is contained some account of the transactions of his time. Compiled from the collections of Dr. George Hickes and Robert Nelson, Esq. London, 1718.

Kincaid, 4157, D. Adventures in the rifle brigade, in the peninsula, France, and the Netherlands, from 1809 to 1815. By Captain J. Kincaid. London, 1830.

King, 2702, D.

King. 2717, D.

Political and literary anecdotes of his own times. By Dr. Wm.
London, 1818.

The same. Boston, 1819.

Kingston, 1843, O.

An authentic detail of particulars relative to the duchess of Kingston. 2d edit. London, 1788.

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Kippis, 367, F. Biographia Britannica; or the lives of the most eminent persons who have flourished in Great Britain and Ireland.

Kippis. 5 vols. London, 1784.

704, F. The same. 4 vols. London, 1778. P.

By Andrew

Klopstock, 3952, O. Memoirs of Frederick and Margaret Klopstock. Translated from the German, by Miss Smith. Bath, 1808.

Knap, 5505, O. Biographical sketches of eminent lawyers, statesmen, and men of letters. By Samuel L. Knap. Boston, 1821.

Knight, 9048, O. 2. The British battalion at Oporto; with adventures, anecdotes, and exploits in Holland, at Waterloo, and in Portugal. By Corporal Knight. London, 1834.

Knox, 4307, O. The life of John Knox, containing illustrations of the history of the reformation in Scotland; with biographical notices of the prin cipal reformers; to which is subjoined an appendix, consisting of

letters and other papers never before published. By Thomas M'Crie. · Edinburgh, 1812.

Kolli, De, 5832, O.

Memoirs of the baron de Kolli, relative to his secret mission in 1810, for liberating Ferdinand VII. from captivity. Written by himself. To which are added, memoirs of the queen of Etruria; written by herself. London, 1823.

Körner, 3236, D. The life of Carl Theodor Körner; with selections from his poems, tales, and dramas. Translated from the German, by G. F. London, 1827.

Richardson. 2 vols.

Kotzebue, Von, 2723, & 2775, O. gustus Von Kotzebue; close of the year 1790.

Sketch of the life and literary career of Auwith the journal of his tour to Paris, at the Written by himself. London, 1800.

3233, D. Vols. 9-10. Sketch of the life of Augustus Von Kotzebue; with the journal of his exile to Siberia. Written by himself. London, 1827.

136, D. The most remarkable year in the life of Augustus Von Kotzebue; containing his exile into Siberia, and the other extraordnary events which happened to him in Russia. Translated from the German, by Benjamin Beresford. 3 vols. London, 1801.

2796, D. The literary and political life of Augustus Von KotzeTranslated from the German. London, 1820.

bue. Kuli Khan, 8474, O. The history of Nader Shah, formerly called Thamas Kuli Khan, emperor of Persia; to which is prefixed, a short history of the Moghol emperors. By James Fraser. London, 1742.

283, D. The history of Thamas Kouli Khan, afterwards Shah Nadir, late sovereign of Persia. Translated from the French. London Lackington, 2021, & 3214, O. Memoirs of the first forty-five years of the life of James Lackington, bookseller, in Chiswell street, London. London, 1792.

4475, & 3233, D. Vol. 18. The same. London, 1794—1827. 1431, D. The confessions of James Lackington; in a series of letters to a friend. London, 1804.

Laertius, 1293, Q. Le vite de filosifi di Laertio.

P.

Lamballe, 6185, & 6191, O. Secret memoirs of the royal family of France, during the revolution; with original and authentic anecdotes. Now first published from the journal, letters, and observations of the princess Lamballe. 2 vols. in 1. Philadelphia, 1826.

Lambarde, 1157, Q. 10. Memoirs of William Lambarde, Esq. an eminent lawyer and antiquary. P.

Landais, 1387, Q. 1. Charges exhibited against Peter Landais, respecting his conduct while he commanded the frigate Alliance. New York, 1787. 1387, Q. 2. Landais' two memorials, justifying his conduct during the late war. Boston, 1784, &c.

Langallerie, 241, O. The memoirs of the marquis Langallerie; containing an account of the most secret intrigues of the French, Spanish, and Bavarian courts; remarkable battles, &c. Translated from the French. 2d edit. London, 1710.

Latimer, 884, O. The life of Hugh Latimer, bishop of Worcester. By Wm Gilpin, M. A. London, 1755.

4515, O. The lives of Hugh Latimer and of Bernard Gilpin. By Wm. Gilpin. London, 1780.

Laud, 925, Q. 5. Life and death of William Laud, late archbishop of Canturburie, beheaded on Tower hill, the 10th of January, 1644. London, 1645.

6990, O. The life and times of William Laud, D. D. lord archbishop of Canterbury. By John Parker Lawson, M. A. 2 vols. London, 1829. Lavater, 2252, O. The secret journal of a self-observer; or his confessions

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