Liberia. Gurley, Ralph Randolph. Life of Jehudi Ashhmun, Late Colonial Agent in Liberia. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Large 8vo, contemporary full mottled roan; spine gilt with black morocco label, rubbed with some very slight loss at base;

Liberia. Gurley, Ralph Randolph. Life of Jehudi Ashhmun, Late Colonial Agent in Liberia. Engraved portrait frontispiece. Large 8vo, contemporary full mottled roan; spine gilt with black morocco label, rubbed with some very slight loss at base; scattered foxing throughout Washington: James C. Dunn, 1835 E250-350 First Edition. With a note affixed to the front free endpaper.. This book was presented to me by the Rev. R. R. Gurley as a token of his friendly regard Washington, D C., Oct 25th, 1847 J Y. Van Tyne.' Discusses desertion of other whites, war with the natives, peace, his assumption of authority, an investigation, and his subsequent exoneration. Sabin, 29302: Blockson collection, 1503