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702656

Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...

Item #702656

July 16, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1800  



* Paul Revere

* Board of Health




The top of page 3 has a detailed report from  the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: P. Revere.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, scattered foxing.... See More  

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702655
Item #702655

June 22, 1801

THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, June 22, 1801  If nothing else this is a nice issue for display given the heraldic eagle in the masthead and the 43 illustrate ship ads on the front page. 

Four pages, somewhat rough around the margins.

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702654

President Madison's inaugural address...

Item #702654

March 18, 1809

PORTSMOUTH ORACLE, New Hampshire, Mach 18, 1809  The front page contains in its entirety: "Mr. Madison's INAUGURAL SPEECH"  with a prefacing paragraph: "This day, at twelve o'clock, His Excellency James Madison, President of the United States, appeared in the Hall of the Representatives to take the oath of office before an immense concourse of spectators and delive... See More  

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702652

A pair of issues on the impeachment of Judge Samuel Chase...

Item #702652

April 14, 1804

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804  



* Judge Samuel Chase

* U.S. Supreme Court




This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.

The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning his impeachment. The second letter carries ove... See More  

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702648

On purchasing the Floridas...

Item #702648

July 30, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806  The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.

Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.



background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in acquiring Florida, no formal pu... See More  

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702647

The Leopard attacks the USS Chesapeake...

Item #702647

November 28, 1807

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 28, 1807



* USS Chesapeake-Leopard affair



Page 2 has two reports from the House of Representatives concerning the attack upon the USS Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard

The Royal Navy’s humiliating attack on the Chesapeake left many Americans clamoring for war, but there was little the ill-prepared United States could do to answer British aggress
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702638

Jefferson responds...

Item #702638

March 01, 1809

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1809   The front page has most of a column taken up with a letter: "Reply Of the President to the Boston Republican Resolution" which is signed in type by him: Th. Jefferson.  

Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at the bottom of the back leaf, nice condition.

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702636

Did Thomas Jefferson die in 1800?

Item #702636

July 09, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800  



* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?



Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at his seat at Monticello..." followed by de... See More  

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702621

Pony Express - collecting mail for the very first run...

Item #702621

April 02, 1860

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, April 2, 1860



* Pony Express - prior to 1st trek

* Saint Louis, Missouri




Page 3 has a very interesting article concerning the beginning of the Pony Express service, outlining the charges. The text is headed: "The California Pony Express" and is datelined St. Louis, with portions including: "We learn...that they commence receiving despatches for the Cal... See More  

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702595

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702595

August 10, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, Aug. 10 1848  



* Great political themed masthead engraving

* Supporting Zachery Taylor for president




This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President.

In the era before radio, television, and the internet it was not uncommon for political parties to create short-lived newspapers to support their can... See More  

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702591

Campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President... Great political cartoon for a masthead...

Item #702591

July 13, 1848

THE BATTERY, Washington, July 13, 1848  



* President Zachary Taylor

* Rare campaign publication

* Nice masthead for display




This was a campaign newspaper supporting Zachary Taylor for President and Millard Fillmore for Vice President. And it is the volume 1, number 2 issue.

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702570

On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, reported on the front page...

Item #702570

March 05, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1806 



* Thomas Jefferson message to U.S. Congress

* First published information on Lewis and Clark




The front page has a nice "Message" to the Congress signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition, including: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to ex... See More  

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702568

Jefferson is (finally) elected President...

Item #702568

March 13, 1801

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13, 1801 



* Thomas Jefferson finally wins

* Controversial election of 1800




Page 2 has a notable report on the election of Jefferson, beginning: "At 12 o'clock the 35th ballot was taken, the result the same with that of the preceding ballot. At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFF... See More  

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702422

President Jefferson reports on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...

Item #702422

March 05, 1806

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1806  Page 2 begins with a message from the President to the House signed in type: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition.

A few portions include: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to explore the river Missouri from its mouth to its source, and crossing the highlands by the shortest ... See More  

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702421

The Louisiana Purchase...

Item #702421

November 05, 1805

LANCASTER JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1803  A very notable issue as contained on pages 1 and 2 are the: "Treaty Between the United States & the French Republic" outlining the details of what we now know as the Louisiana Purchase, followed by two Conventions of the treaty which outlined the details of the payments to France. These documents were agreed to in Paris on April 30,... See More  

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702420

The inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison...

Item #702420

March 08, 1841

BOSTON COURIER, March 8, 1841  



* William Henry Harrison

* Presidential inauguration

* Inaugural address




Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is: "Inauguration and Inaugural Address" of President William Henry Harrison. Most of the space is taken up with his very lengthy inaugural address.

Following the address is: "The Inauguration of William Henry Har... See More  

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702416

Death of the President, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...

Item #702416

April 05, 1841

THE GLOBE Semi-Weekly edition, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1841 



* President William Henry Harrison

* Washington, D.C. death - 1st report




The upper right corner of the front page has what appears to be almost a news bulletin headed: "Death Of The President", datelined "April 4, two o'clock, A.M." and beginning: "It is with deep regret we announce that WILLI... See More  

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702414

Terrific letter from William Clark to his brother on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...

Item #702414

November 13, 1806

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 13, 1806 



* Lewis and Clark Expedition letter

* Safe return - homeward bound




Taking nearly a full column on the front page is an extraordinary letter that is prefaced with: "TRAVELS IN AMERICA". The following letter presents an interesting and authentic account of the important discoveries which have been made by Captains Clark and Lewis, in their success... See More  

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702413

1805 Explorers Lewis & Clark; Letter from William Clark...

Item #702413

August 02, 1805

THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 2, 1805



* The Lewis and Clark Expedition

* William Clark letter to brother

* Great detailed account of their journey




 The front page has a very detailed and informative letter from William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, addressed to future president William Henry Harrison, who was then the governor of the Indiana Territory.

The letter, which tak... See More  

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702412

Terrific letter from William Clark to his brother on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...

Item #702412

November 13, 1806

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 13, 1806  The front page contains an extraordinary letter that is prefaced with in part: "We congratulate the public at large & the particular friends of Messrs. Lewis and Clark and their enterprising companions, on their happy termination of an expedition..." with much more, and further on: "...By the mail of this morning, we have receiv... See More  

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702081

A gift for your barber...

Item #702081

February 01, 1831

RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN & GAZETTE, Providence, Feb. 1, 1831 



* Early barber shop advertisement



Page 3 has a very interesting illustrated advertisement for a barber, with text on the service he provides including; "...to know where to cut and where to leave the hair so as to hide as much as possible all deformity of the head..." (see).

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, tape... See More  

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702031

Early from Carlisle, Pennsylvania...

Item #702031

March 21, 1820

THE CARLISLE REPUBLICAN, Pennsylvania, March 21, 1820  According to the Am. Antiquarian Society information this was a short-lived newspaper, existing from 1819 - 1820 (information in Gregory is in error; says it began in 1830).

A typical news of the day with the back page taken up with ads, including 2 runaway reward ads.

Four pages, even toning, never-trimmed margins, older strengthens at... See More  

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701993

A short-lived campaign newspaper...

Item #701993

September 24, 1816

THE PEOPLE'S ADVOCATE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Sept. 24, 1816  This very uncommon title began with this issue, being volume 1, number 1 (not noted as such by verified in Brigham), ending on May 17, 1817, existing for just 8 months.

This newspaper did not have current news of the day but rather was a campaign newspaper in its early weeks, becoming a regular newspaper closer to its demi... See More  

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701992

A religious and literary journal...

Item #701992

February 07, 1844

THE FRIEND, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1844  Although it calls itself "A Religious & Literary Journal" the content includes secular material as well.

Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

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701990

Still with the original outer wrappers...

Item #701990

May 11, 1850

NEW ENGLAND FARMER, Boston, May 11, 1850  Although this farming-themed title has rather mundane content, its interest is in it still having the original, brown outer wrappers it had when sold on the streets. Wrappers were almost always removed when bound into annual volumes.

Complete in 16 pages plus 8 pages of front & back wrappers, 7 1/4 by 11 inches, never bound nor trimmed, very nice... See More  

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701987

The evils of drinking and attending stage plays...

Item #701987

April 26, 1803

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 26, 1803  Inside has a continued article: "To the Citizens of the U. States" concerning the evils of drinking and attending stage plays. A few bits include: "The great numbers of taverns and tippling houses...have been cause of much concern...some of those places are evidently nurseries of vice & licentiousness... See More  

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701985

First American railroad publication...

Item #701985

December 19, 1835

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 19, 1835



* Very early on the railroad industry

* Uncommon publication




This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.

The best feature of this newspaper may be 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... See More  

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701984

First American railroad publication: progress of masthead & title changes...

Item #701984

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York  



* Very early & rare railroad periodical

* Trains - locomotives - lot of 6 issues




This title was the very first American periodical on railroading. Offered here is a lot of 6 issues from its earliest years, showing the change in title and masthead engravings during a brief 16-month period.

The lot begins with vol. 1 number 1 dated Jan. 2, ... See More  

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701981

With an outer wrapper...

Item #701981

December 01, 1846

THE GENESEE FARMER, Rochester, New York, Dec., 1846  A small-size paper focused on the farming industry. A nice engraving in the masthead, and this issue has an outer wrapper.

Complete in 20 pages plus the wrappers, 7 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.

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701786

Not found in Gregory…

Item #701786

November 28, 1851

THE PACIFIC, San Francisco, California, Nov. 28, 1851  



* California Gold Rush era

* Rare Old West publication




A very scarce title, in fact not only is the first we have located in our 48 years but it is not listed in Gregory. This is the volume 1, number 15 issue.

"A Religious and Family Newspaper" as noted at the top, with Rev. J. W. Douglas as the proprietor. But there ar... See More  

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701775

The publisher was 'incurably demented'...

Item #701775

October 14, 1854

THE GRIDIRON. THE ORIGINAL KNOW NOTHING, Boston, Oct 14, 1854  In the masthead is: "The Great American Traveller's Mouth-Piece"  This is a very rare title that apparently existed for just two issues, this being volume 1, number 1, and another issue in November as noted in Gregory's 'Union List of American Newspapers".

Almost nothing is known about this newspap... See More  

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701774

Much on the coming Louisiana Purchase...

Item #701774

July 26, 1803

UNITED STATES ORACLE FOR THE COUNTRY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 26, 1803  The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a very detailed discussion headed: "LOUISIANA - MEMORIAL On This Question, Whether it be Advantageous For France to Take Possession of Louisiana?

Keep in mind that France had purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1800 (not formally ceded to... See More  

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701566

Swedenborgianism... of Johnny Appleseed fame...

Item #701566

December 03, 1858

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 3, 1858  Page 2 has: "RELIGIOUS HISTORY - Chronicles of Religious Sects in the United States". This is the 34rd installment in the series with a focus on Swedenborgianism which were based on the doctrines of Emanuel Swedenborg. The article is lengthy taking 2 1/2 columns and provides details of their founding and beliefs. Quite interesting. Note: Johnny Applesee... See More  

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701541

Reports from the First Barbary War...

Item #701541

November 13, 1805

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 13, 1805  Close to half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report on the on-going Barbary War, headed: "American Captives in Tripoli". It carries over to page 2 & is continued in a future issue.

Four pages, nice condition.

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701518

The yacht 'America' wins the first of what will become the America's Cup race...

Item #701518

August 25, 1851

THE TIMES, London, Aug. 25, 1851 



* 1st America's Cup

* Yacht "America" wins




Nearly half of page 5 is taken up with very detailed accounts of: "The Cowes Regatta" in England, which would become known as the famed America's Cup race.

This was the very first of this iconic race, and since won by the yacht "America" it would forever become known as t... See More  

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701488

The lottery to keep Jefferson out of bankruptcy...

Item #701488

May 25, 1826

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* To begin a lottery to raise $$




The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".

Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that w... See More  

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701485

Death by duel for naval hero Stephen Decatur...

Item #701485

March 23, 1820

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 23, 1820 



* Stephen Decatur Killed

* United States Navy commodore

* Duel vs. James Barron




The front page has a report of a slave insurrection in Cuba. Page 3 has a broadside-like announcement, in larger than normal type & black-bordered, announcing the death of naval hero Stephen Decatur, mentioning his death as a result of a duel.

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701484

First American railroad publication...

Item #701484

February 08, 1834

AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Feb. 8, 1834  This is an early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading.

The best feature of this newspaper may be 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 from the very beginning years of the railroad industry.&nbs... See More  

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701482

Celebrating the independence of America...

Item #701482

July 07, 1810

ESSEX REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 7, 1810  The front page has much on the: "Celebration Of American Independence". Page 2 continues with the: "Celebration In Salem" and: "Celebration In Lynn".

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.

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701473

Alexander Hamilton's son loses his life on the same dueling grounds as his father would 3 years later...

Item #701473

December 07, 1801

THE BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 7, 1801  Page 2 has: "A Correct & Candid Statement of Facts, Relative to the Late Unfortunate Duel at New York" being the duel involving Philip Hamilton, Alexander's son.

In part: "The friends of young Mr. Hamilton sincerely regret the unfortunate affair, which terminated his life..." with much more. Other potions report the duel itself: &... See More  

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701336

A wealth of content concerning the Louisiana Territory... Lewis & Clark begin their journey...

Item #701336

November 23, 1803

NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 23, 1803



* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River

* re. Louisiana Purchase success




This is a wonderful issue on the recently concluded Louisiana Purchase.

Almost the entire front page is taken up with very detailed reporting on the Louisiana Purchase, with the first article: "Louisiana" taking over 2 columns. This is followed... See More  

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701331

Slavery ads...

Item #701331

August 06, 1828

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 6, 1828  The front page has 3 slave-related ads including: "Slaves Wanted" and: "For Sale, A Negro Man aged about 26 years...". Page 3 has a: "Fifty Dollars Reward" for a runway, with much detail.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

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701253

Focused on the prohibition of alcohol...

Item #701253

February 01, 1848

NEW HAMPSHIRE TEMPERANCE BANNER, Manchester, February 1848  A scarce title, not recorded in Union List of Serials, and the American Antiquarian Society has only 5 issues.

The motto in the masthead: "Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink is Raging; Whosoever is Deceived Thereby is Not Wise."

As would be expected, much content on the prohibition of alcohol in society.

Four pages, never bo... See More  

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701252

For the preservation of useful information...

Item #701252

January 01, 1831

THE REGISTER OF PENNSYLVANIA, Philadelphia, Jan. 1, 1831  The purpose is noted in the masthead: "Devoted to the Preservation of Every Kind of Useful Information Respecting the State". Much of the content is political and economic-focused.

Sixteen pages, 8 1/4 by 10 3/4 inches, never bound nor trimmed so some leaves are attached at the top, foxing to front pages folds, generally goo... See More  

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701249

An angel in the masthead...

Item #701249

September 05, 1840

TRUMPET & UNIVERSALIST MAGAZINE, Boston, Sept. 5, 1840  A religious newspaper that features an engraving of the angel Gabriel in the masthead.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various damp staining & foxing, minor loss at the blank spine, some fold wear.

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701246

This title existed for just two years...

Item #701246

April 04, 1861

RAILROAD MERCURY, Groton Junction, Massachusetts, April 4, 1861



* American Civil War outbreak close era



 A quite rare, weekly title that existed for just two years. Although "railroad" is in the title this seems to be a regular general-interest newspaper with no focus on railroading.

Four pages, nice condition.

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701234

First of this Scottish newspaper we've located...

Item #701234

June 14, 1847

THE ABERDEEN CHRONICLE, Scotland, June 14, 1847  



* Rare publication



This is the first of this Scottish newspaper we have encountered. Page 3 under: "America" is a letter titled: "Emigration to His Britannic Majesty's Province of Upper Canada" signed in type: James Buchanan.

Also on page 3: "Further Particulars of the Revolution in The Brazils' includin... See More  

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701233

Short-lived campaign newspaper from Virginia...

Item #701233

June 18, 1840

THE YEOMAN, Richmond, Virginia, June 1840  



* William Henry Harrison for president

* Rare, short lived  campaign publication




A quite rare campaign newspaper supporting Wm. H. Harrison for President, as noted at the top of page 1: "This paper will be published weekly, in its present form, until the close of the Presidential election; after which period it will be enlarged and ... See More  

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701231

Interesting font for a masthead...

Item #701231

January 20, 1827

LITERARY CADET, Providence, Rhode Island, Jan. 20, 1827  Although the title would suggest it is entirely literary content, there is much news of the day as well. The most interesting feature is the masthead which uses an unusual font for the type.

Four pages, good condition. A volume 1 issue.

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701219

Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...

Item #701219

March 25, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820  



* Stephen Decatur killed (1st report)

* United States Navy commodore

* Duel vs. James Barron




The ftpg. has an article with small head: "Melancholy Occurrence" which begins: "A duel was fought on Wednesday...between the victor of the Macedonian, Com. Decatur, and com. Barron who commanded the Chesapeake frigate...Th... See More  

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