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The Battle of San Jacinto...
Sam Houston... Santa Anna...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 28, 1836 Pages 2 & 3 have a lengthy item on "Texas Bounty Lands". On another page is: "From Texas" which begins: "The account of an important victory achieved by gen. Houston over the Mexicans is confirmed...but we are still doubtful about the capture of Santa Anna..." which is followed by a nice, detailed, eye-witness accou... See More
$88.00
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
* Early 19th century original
On the front page under "Adams And Jefferson" are the dates of the "principal incidents" in the lives of the late John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Other news of the day includes: "Late From Hayti" "Balloon Failure" "Election Items&qu... See More $160.00
King William IV is dead...
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THE TIMES, London, England., dated June 21, 1837 See the photo to view the page 4 article on the death of King William IV. There are other related articles throughout this issue as well. All columns on all 8 pages have wide black "mourning rules" in memory of the king. Terrific content to have in the LONDON newspaper! The issue is in great condition.... See More
$180.00
Death of President Zachary Taylor...
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DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 11, 1850 Page 3 has articles headed: "The Funeral Of the late President" and "Scenes & Incidents in the Capital". Page 2 has a dispatch which begins: "I have to perform the melancholy duty of announcing to you that it has pleased Almighty God to remove from this life Zachary Taylor, late President of the United State... See More
$162.00
The Monroe Doctrine...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 6, 1823.
* The (complete) Monroe Doctrine...
* President James Monroe...
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is the complete Monroe doctrine in James Monroe's State of the Union Address signed in type. Octavo-size in n
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$154.00
* The (complete) Monroe Doctrine...
* President James Monroe...
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is the complete Monroe doctrine in James Monroe's State of the Union Address signed in type. Octavo-size in n
Custer Massacre...
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LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, N.Y., July 22, 1876.
* Custers Last Stand...
Inside under "News Of the Week Domestic" is an inconspicuous report reading: "The Indian camp of 200 lodges on the Little Horn was attacked by Government troops on the 25th of June. General Custer, his two brothers, nephew and brother-in-law, with 305 officers and men were
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$168.00
* Custers Last Stand...
* The Battle at Little Bighorn...
Inside under "News Of the Week Domestic" is an inconspicuous report reading: "The Indian camp of 200 lodges on the Little Horn was attacked by Government troops on the 25th of June. General Custer, his two brothers, nephew and brother-in-law, with 305 officers and men were
Lincoln's first election as President...
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THE NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 8, 1860 A very historic issue, as the top of the first column has heads reading: "THE RESULT" "Additional Returns from the States" "The Election of Lincoln" "A Republican Administration and an Opposition Congress" "Names of Candidates Chosen" and just a bit more, with about 2 1/2 columns taken up with charges of the ... See More
$390.00
Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...
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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 9, 1818 * Standardizing the United States flag - a new star for each new state
The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizon... See More $75.00
1811 James Madison Property for sale ad....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 7, 1811.
* James Madison's property for sale...
* James Madison's property for sale...
* Slaves Auction...
The back page has an ad: For Sale, The following valuable property, low for Cash or Negroes at Valuation. The three story house occupied by James Madison, Esq. and now in possession of Mr. O. Pollack... and more. Also a reward ad for a runaway Negro. Other news of th
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$35.00
The Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit...
CHARLES DICKENS... A New Story... BOZ...
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PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER AND NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania., September 2, 1843. * A New Story by Charles Dickens...
On the front page under A New Story By Boz. is a lengthy excerpt of: The Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit His Relatives, Friends & Enemies. By Charles Dickens, Esq. Takes up about 3 1/2 columns.
News of the day includes: "Yellow Fev... See More $42.00
Franklin Pierce for President...
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NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, August 11, 1852. * Franklin Pierce for President endorsement fro New Hampshire
The photo shows the page 2 endorsement for the Pierce-King ticket in the presidential contest of 1852. Includes the title and date, plus the names of the electors. Nice to have in a title from Pierces native state. News of the day includes: "B... See More $38.00
Boxing...
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WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, May 24, 1862.* Boxing
* Chess
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "The Ring in England" features the "Conclusion of a Fight Between Gannon and Hatton". An additional subhead discusses a fight between Cook and Kenny.
Another article found within this issue and entitl... See More $44.00
Horse Racing...
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WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 21, 1862.* Baseball
* Horse Racing
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Lexington, Kentucky, Races" with accompanying subtitles reading: "Splendid Fields, and Fine Sport", "Very Exciting Vicissitudes", "Idlewild and Millington Both Beaten", &qu... See More $44.00
Baseball...
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WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, June 7, 1862.* Billiards
* Baseball
This newspaper, which was primarily a sporting newspaper, has a quite lengthy article headed: "Billiards" with an accompanying subtitle reading: "The Billiard Players of America".
Additionally, another article found within this issue and entitled: "Our Chess Department" include... See More $44.00
Wilwaukee, Wisconsin
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MILWAUKIE DAILY SENTINEL from Milwaukee WI and dated June 12, 1845.* Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This issue has news of the day. in additional to several advertisements. These give a good idea as to how life was back then. A nice issue from early in the midwest.
This 4 page newspaper is not brittle at all due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history; howe... See More $40.00
Terrific & early Gold Rush report...
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NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 11, 1849 The top of the front page has one of the better reports we have seen on the extent of the richness of gold to be found in California, and of the actual beginning of the 1849 Gold Rush, with a nice introductory comment which includes: "...furnishes an additional confirmation of the reports heretofore received of the richness of the gold placers in C... See More
$145.00
Racehorse Illustration...
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, November 28, 1857.* Racehorse Illustration
* Baseball
* Chess
* Cricket
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication.
The front page of this issue features an illustration of the racehorse "Wild Irishman".
Near the... See More $42.00
Baseball...
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, January 23, 1858.* Baseball
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the front of the issue is a report headed: "Base-Ball Correspondence No. 14", which regards Americans apparent lack of interest in cric... See More $42.00
Baseball...
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, December 12, 1857.* Baseball
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a report headed: "Base Ball". This is quite an early report for baseball, as any baseball reports before the ... See More $42.00
Knickerbocker Baseball Club..
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, April 18, 1857.* Baseball
* Cricket
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week&quo... See More $42.00
Chess..
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, December 13, 1856.* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to th... See More $30.00
Chess..
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, March 28, 1857.* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a column entitled: "Our Chess Department", which includes a chess "problem of the week" in addition to the s... See More $30.00
Baseball...
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PORTER'S SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, December. 20, 1856.* Baseball
* Chess
As noted in the masthead: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage", this is a volume 1 issue of a very early sporting publication. Near the back of the issue is a report headed: "Base Ball, Cricket, and Skating". This is quite an early/unique report for baseball, as an... See More $42.00
American Railroad Journal...
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AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, May 31, 1834. * Rare Railroad Title
* Nice Illustrated Masthead
This is a very early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper is the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this is
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$90.00
This is a very early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper is the great and very early engraving of a railroad train in the masthead, showing an engine with three cars. Note the crudeness of the train, but keep in mind this is
The Shakers...
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HARPER'S MONTHLY, New York, July, 1857 Inside has a twelve page article entitled "The Shakers". Includes seventeen illustrations showing their costumes, important buildings and structures, "The Dance", vocational buildings & more. Other topics with prints throughout. Octavo-size, 142 pages, disbound without wrappers. The prints in this issue all have a small library black ... See More
$28.00
James Monroe State Of The Union Address...
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THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov.18, 1820 * State of the Union address by President James Monroe
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia:
"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United ... See More $18.00
President Zachary Taylor and the Wilmot Proviso... Early Florida...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, dated November 25, 1848.This issue from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, includes many articles and advertisements: "Death of Colonel James Dell", "Who Killed Clay?" (Henry Clay, Sr.), considerable follow-up coverage concerning the election of President Zachary Taylor, and much more. Included is an article which reveals G... See More $140.00
Zachary Taylor vacillates... Mormon Temple...
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THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, dated November 18, 1848.This issue from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, includes many articles as well as advertisements: "Taylor's Letters Boiled Down", "Presidential Election", "Great Robbery at Washington City", "The Mormon Temple", "Native Americanism", and much more.
Page one has a l... See More $145.00
Early from the capital of Florida... A major coastal storm...
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THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, September 23, 1854. A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth of ads as well.Articles inc... See More $98.00
From Early Florida... Establishment of Postal Routes...
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THE FLORIDIAN AND JOURNAL, Tallahassee, Florida, September 16, 1854. A nice & rare opportunity for a very early newspaper from the capital of Florida. Very rarely are we able to find antebellum Florida newspapers, particularly from the capital. Formatted much like other newspapers of the day with various news reports both local & national, and a wealth of ads as well.The front pa... See More $99.00
Anti-Slavery Sentiment...
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EMANCIPATOR AND FREE AMERICAN, Boston, Massachusetts, October 20, 1842. A great anti-slavery title from the mid-19th century. This issue features many interesting articles/headlines, which include the following: "Dr. Humphrey's Sermon on Dueling", "Address of the Indiana State Anti-Slavery Society...", "Democratic Liberty Ticket", "Supporting Sl... See More
$48.00
Pre-Civil War newspaper from New Orleans...
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THE DAILY CRESCENT, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 29, 1851 Rarely do we have the opportunity to offer newspapers from New Orleans from before the 1880's. Here is a nice pre-Civil War issue, complete in 4 pages with a nice engraving in the masthead of a scene along the Mississippi River.In additional to various news reports on the front page there is also a wealth of ads, some of which ... See More $35.00
Two front page slave ads, one very unusual...
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THE NEW ORLEANS DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, August, 1854 A scarce title to find from before the Civil War. Various news of the day & a wealth of illustrated ads, including an uncommonly lengthy front page illustrated ad headed: "$225 Reward" for not just the return of a slave, but a slave who was stolen by a white man. The details of the situation are mentioned in the ad (see photo... See More
$37.00
Flags of the nation...
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GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 14, 1854 The ftpg. has a scene of "Winter" plus a related article. Inside pg. prints include; "View from the Asiatic Side of the Bosphorus" and a great doublepg. centerfold showing: "A Representation of the Flags of All Nations". Another fullpg. has a decorative & displayable printing of the "Our Father" (see).
$28.00
The battle of York (Toronto)...
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THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 Here is a fascinating newspaper which started in 1812 and ended at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The expressed purpose of this newspaper was to report events of the War of 1812, and almost all text on all 4 pages deals exclusively with just that. The entire ftpg. is taken up with the: "Official Account of the Capture of York--Copies of Letters from M... See More
$35.00
The battle of York (Toronto)...
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THE WAR, New York, May 18, 1813 Here is a fascinating newspaper which started in 1812 and ended at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The expressed purpose of this newspaper was to report events of the War of 1812, and almost all text on all 4 pages deals exclusively with just that. The entire ftpg. is taken up with the: "Official Account of the Capture of York--Copies of Letters from M... See More
$37.00
Much war news is an exclusively War of 1812 newspaper...
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THE WAR, New York, Feb. 16, 1813 Here is a fascinating newspaper which started in 1812 and ended at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The expressed purpose of this newspaper was to report events of the War of 1812, and almost all text on all 4 pages deals exclusively with just that. The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "An Act in Additional to the Act entitled 'An Act to Raise an Additio... See More
$27.00
Much war news is an exclusively War of 1812 newspaper...
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THE WAR, New York, Feb. 16, 1813 Here is a fascinating newspaper which started in 1812 and ended at the conclusion of the War of 1812. The expressed purpose of this newspaper was to report events of the War of 1812, and almost all text on all 4 pages deals exclusively with just that. The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "An Act in Additional to the Act entitled 'An Act to Raise an Additio... See More
$24.00
Celebrating the working class of England...
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BRITISH WORKMAN AND FRIENDS OF THE SONS OF TOIL, London, (1856) This is issue #1, the very first published. The early issues were not dated but based on the first dated issue, #30 of June 1, 1857, this is likely from late in 1856. This is a fascinating paper which--as is noted at the top of the first column--began to "...promote the health, wealth, & happiness of the working classes."... See More
$39.00
War of 1812 news from the nation's capital...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 24, 1812 Top of the 1st column on the ftpg. is an "Act of Congress" signed in type by the President: James Madison, concerning judges. Pg. 2 has a nearly 2 column letter from Gen. Smyth to Gen. Dearborn datelined "Camp near Buffaloe" concerning he War of 1812 (see for portions). Pg. 2 also has 2 letters signed by James ... See More
$28.00
MISSOURI CONSTITUTION IS READY!
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NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Aug. 29, 1820.* Missouri Constitution
The 3rd page of this issue has an exciting and historic report about the Constitution of the State of Missouri. The report, datelined St. Louis, Missouri, July 19, begins by stating that
* The important instrument, the Constitution, was finished on the 17th of July, engrossed on par... See More $87.00
From when it was a newspaper...
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THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, 1828 This very famous title--much more famous from its 20th century life than its 19th century beginnings--actually started as a newspaper. It wasn't until close to the turn of the century that it became a magazine, filled with photos and illustrations. It began in 1821 making this issue from the earliest period of its life which would end over 140 ye... See More
$20.00
Masonic in 1820...
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NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 4, 1820.* President James Monroe
* Masonic
* Early 19th century Concord New Hampshire
On the front page under Laws Of The Union are eighteen Acts each signed in type: James Monroe. Has two other items also singed in type by Monroe.
Pg. 2 has a detailed report about the consecration of the Grand (Masonic) Lodge of... See More $30.00
* Early Mississippi Territory
* Gibson Pennsylvnaia
A page 2 item says:
* The inhabitants of the Mississippi territory, have in convention resolved to petition Congress to be admitted as a state into the union.
Another items says:
* A quarry of oil stone, of superior quality, has been discovered in Gibson,... See More $26.00
Jonathan Trumbull...
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 10, 1809
* Death of Johnathan Trumbull, Jr.
* Governor of Connecticut
* Battle of Aspern
Briefly listed among the Deaths on pg. 2 is: At Lebanon, on Monday last, His Excellency JONATHAN TRUMBULL, Esq. Governor of the State of Connecticut, 69. Top and bottom of this item are black-bordered.
News of the day includes: "Grand Battle of Aspern" "Eart
The first ironclad vessel from 1814...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 30, 1862 Although the front page and inside pages have various Civil War reports, the most intriguing aspect of this issue is the rather large back page illustration--actually two prints--headed: "THE FIRST IRON-CLAD. Representation of the Armored Vessel, Patented by Thomas Gregg, of Pennsylvania, in 1814." with descriptive text as well (see photos). It is not su... See More
$34.00
Thomas Jefferson sued...
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 28, 1810.* Edward Livingston sues Thomas Jefferson
A page 2 report says: "Edward Livingston, Esq. now of New-Orleans, has brought a suit against Thomas Jefferson, on the ground of his having ejected him from the Batture of New-Orleans, while Mr. J. was President of the U.S. His damages are set at 100,000 dls., and the writ has been served. ... See More $38.00
* Geysers of Iceland print
The upper half of the front page has an engraving:
* The Geysers, Or Hot Fountains Of Iceland. Also an article that concludes on page 2.
An inside page has a large map Showing The Geological Position And Commercial Distribution Of The Coal Of England and Wales.
The lower half of the bkp... See More $24.00
The Arthur St. Clair death....
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BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Sept. 14, 1818.
* Arthur St. Clair death
Among the page 2 Deaths is one stating: At his farm, on Laurel Hill, Penn. the venerable Major General Arthur St. Clair... and a bit more about his failed attempts to collect ...what was justly due to him... from the government. (small & discrete).
Other news of the day with several advertisements. Som