Author: Massachusetts
Title: Resolves of the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Passed at Their Session, Which Commenced on Wednesday, the Ninth Day of January, and Ended on Saturday, the Twenty Third Day of February, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Twenty Two
Description: Boston, Printed for Benj. Russell by Russell and Gardner, 1822. First edition. Original blue gray wrappers, stitched. [387-490] pp. + index [3 pp]. Sm. 4to. Governor Levi Lincoln's address argues for reform of the the Massachusetts State Prison in Charlestown where riots occurred earlier, and a detailing of its shortcomings. Shoemaker 9416. Spine chipped, Town ownership name on front wrapper, some creasing and browning, otherwise very good.

Keywords: , Americana, Americana, Massachusetts, Law, 19th c., Prison Reform,


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