""Notes on Colonel Henry Vassall 1721-1769: His Wife Penelope Royall, His House at Cambridge and His Slaves Tony and Darby"" is a book written by Samuel Francis Batchelder. It is a historical account of the life of Colonel Henry Vassall, a wealthy landowner in colonial America, and his family. The book focuses on Vassall's wife, Penelope Royall, and their home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, which was a center of social and political activity during the pre-Revolutionary War period. In addition to providing a detailed description of Vassall's life and home, the book also delves into the issue of slavery in colonial America. It explores the lives of two of Vassall's slaves, Tony and Darby, and the impact that slavery had on their lives and the lives of those around them. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents. It provides a unique and fascinating glimpse into the lives of wealthy landowners and their slaves during a pivotal period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.