THE PRIVATEER SYSTEM: SPEECH OF HON. TIMOTHY DAVIS, OF MASS., ON THE BILL TO GRANT BOUNTY LAND TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF PRIVATEER VESSELS ENGAGED IN THE VARIOUS WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

Delivered in the House of Representatives, July 23, 1856. (Washington):(Towers, Printers). 1856. 16pp. Disbound. Once sewn but now thread gone. Paper age-toned with several tears to margins not affecting text. Shelf-wear to edges. In slipcase, made by W. Root and Sons, London for Charles E. Lauriat of Boston. Slipcase with title in gilt on leather spine and marbled boards is soiled and worn at edges, spine ends and edge points.