The shield of the State, surrounded by the motto of the State, _Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem_, is placed within the circular frame which bears the name. Above, a pile of three books, similar to those on the Harvard plate by Hurd, and a globe upon them stand in lieu of a crest; a blaze of glory flashes out from these symbols of learning. 562. MASSACHUSETTS. _This Book is the Property of the Historical Society, Established in Boston. 1790._ A printed label with ornamental type border. 563. MASSACHUSETTS. _Property of the Massachusetts Medical Society, incorporated November 1781._ A large curtain, similar to that in the Harvard College plate by Hurd, is upheld by festoons; this is left blank for the recording of donors’ names. Above this an oval medallion presents a picture of the efficacy of Nature’s cures; a wounded stag with the arrow still in his side has come to Æsculapius for healing. He, in rough garb, with the serpent entwined around his rod, has directed the distressed animal to an herb, which he is lying down to eat. A motto, _Natura duces_, is seen over the picture. Signed, _Callender Sc._ 564. MASSACHUSETTS. _The First State Normal School._ The arms of the State of Massachusetts surrounded by an oval garter, on which the name is given. In the clouds above the motto appears, _Live to truth_. 565. MASTERTON. _Peter Masterton._ Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Cogi posse negat_. Signed, _Maverick Sculpt._ Thistles used in the decoration. 566. MATTHEW. _William Matthew Esqr. Lt. Genl. of His Majtes. Leeward Carribee Islands: and Lt. Govnr. of St. Christopher in America._ An old armorial plate; no further information obtainable. 567. MATTHEWS. _Wm. Matthews of Philada. Nº._ A copper-plate engraving; no design, except a border of scrolls and flourishes enclosing the inscription. 568. MAYO. _John Mayo._ Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, _Virtus sola nobilitate_. Mantling about the helmet. 569. MAXCY. _Virgil Maxcy._ Plain armorial. Motto, _Nullus in verba_. Of Maryland. 570. MAXWELL. (Anonymous.) Armorial. Maxwell arms and motto. The arms are enclosed in an oval frame studded with pearls, and a profusion of flowers is used in the ornamentation, which comes as near to the Ribbon and Wreath style as to any. Motto, _Riviresco_. Signed, _Maverick, Sculpt._ 571. MERCER. _Hugh Mercer._ Armorial. Of Virginia. A gallant General of the Revolution; was killed at the battle of Princeton, at which the daring plan of crossing the river was undertaken and carried out upon his suggestion. 572. MERCER. (Anonymous.) Armorial. Rich mantling encompassing the whole shield. Motto, _Per varios casus_. John Mercer of Marlboro, near Fredericksburg; a witness to the will of Mary Washington. 573. MEREDITH. _Jonathan Meredith Junr._ Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, _Integra mens augustissima possessio_. This plate is not signed, but is apparently the work of Maverick. 574. MIDDLETON. _John Izard Middleton._