Deaths - Reports & Obits
Deaths - Reports & Obits
1825 James Monroe Proclamation...
Item #210046
February 14, 1825
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, NH Feb. 14, 1825 On the front page under By Authority. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, is a convention between the United States and the Emperor of all the Russias, signed in type: James Monroe. Text of the treaty is in French and English. Other headlines include: "Scene In The West" "Death Of Major Waldron" "... See More
David Ricardo's Death....
Item #221241
December 1, 1823
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH, December 1, 1823.
* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
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* Death of David Ricardo
This 4 page newspaper has one page under: "Deaths" is: "In England, David Ricardo, esq. a Member of the British Parliament, and one of the most profound financiers of the age. He was of the Jewish Religion; and while a barber, amassed a fortune of nearly five millions of d
The State of India... Bonaparte's Generals...
Item #601931
April 18, 1823
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, April 18, 1823 The front page of this issue contains an article "On the Present State of India". Inside the issue are "Death of Lieut. Com. Cocke, of the United Sates Sch'r Fox", "Bonaparte's Opinion of His Generals" and additional articles and advertisements.
This is complete in four pages, never bound, untrimmed, a... See More
1821 Death of The Queen of England...
Item #200229
September 25, 1821
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 25, 1821 Pg. 2 reports: "Death Of The Queen" and "Funeral of the Queen". "Tremendous Hurricane" on pg. 3 describes the worst tornado to ever occur in New England. Edge wear at the top, some foxing. Untrimmed.
Death of Buonaparte... Slavery... Norway... Coins...
Item #609745
August 25, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1821 The top of page 2 has a report with small head: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which begins: "The reported decease of this man is confirmed by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool. The particulars have been received direct from St. Helena...He died on the 5th of May after an illness of six weeks, the last two weeks only considere... See More
James Monroe is re-elected... Rare mention of Daniel Boone...
Item #602677
December 16, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 16, 1820
* President Monroe is re-elected
* Rare mention of Daniel Boone
* Frigate Constitution is being re-fitted
The back page has a report with a small head: "Presidential Election" which begins: "It is probable that Mr. Monroe has been re-elected president by an almost unanimous vote & Mr.Tompkins re-elected ... See More
Struggle for the throne in Hawaii...
Item #203103
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Struggle for the throne of Hawaii...
Item #549655
December 2, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 2, 1820
* Struggle for the throne of Hawaii
Within this issue is a report headed: "South Sea Islands" which reads in part: "Since the death of Tamahamaha, king of the Sandwich Islands, we hear there has been a desperate battle fought for the right of succession to the crown. It terminated in the dethronement of the young pr... See More
Slaves and their African homeland...
Item #643211
June 24, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1820 Page 2 has: "Colony of Free Blacks in Africa" which is: "...an asylum for such of our free blacks as are willing to return to the country of their ancestors..." taking about 3/4 of a column. Also: "Piracies begins: "Three persons have just suffered death at Boston for piracy & murder...". Further on is a r... See More
Death by duel of naval hero Stephen Decatur...
Item #639871
March 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 25, 1820 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...They fought at 8 paces with pistols---at the first fire both were wounded--com. Decatur through the abdo... See More
Death of King George III with coffin print...
Item #607510
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1820* Death of England's King George II
This is a significant issue in British history, announcing the: "Death Of His Majesty King George III" as the very first article is headed, and which takes six pages of text each one with wide black mourning rules (see for portions).
Near the back of the issue is another set of pages with ... See More
Mourning for the death of King George III...
Item #643962
February 1, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 1, 1820 Pages 1 and 2 have wide black "mourning" rules for the death of King George II of England, with both pages containing official instructions as to how to wear appropriate mourning garb. Other items concerning mourning for the recent death of the King (see).
Terrific to have these reports in the London Gazette, the official mouthpiece of the... See More
Death of King George III's son...
Item #643769
January 25, 1820
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 25, 1820 The front page is black-bordered for the announcement of the death of the 4th son of King George III, the page reading: "Yesterday morning, at ten o'clock; departed this life, at Sidmouth, after a short illness, His Royal Highness Edward Duke of Kent and Strathern, His Majesty's fourth son, to the great grief of all the Royal Family.&qu... See More
Death & funeral of Comm. Oliver H. Perry, with his coffin...
Item #623258
October 5, 1819
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Oct. 5, 1819
* Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry
* Death - funeral w/ coffin print
The front page has over a column taken up with reports of the death of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, which also includes some details on the funeral including a nice engraving of his coffin and the position of the pall bearers (see).
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The Long Expedition creates an independent Texas...
Item #627483
September 11, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 11, 1819 The most notable content is the nice ftpg. article: "Another Declaration of Independence" which is an historic letter signed: James Long, concerning this "Long Expedition" This was an 1819 attempt to take control of Spanish Texas led by James Long, which successfully established a small independent government known as th
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The Yellowstone expection... Is President Monroe dead?
Item #207123
June 26, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1819 Page 2 has: "Yellowstone Expedition" which has two letters from Col. Johnson, the first from "off Cape Girardeau" and nearly "50 miles against the current of the Mississippi" with mention of difficult perils encountered on the river, and a second letter reporting that he was at St. Louis with 200 tons of provisions but t... See More
The Yellowstone expedition.... Death of President Monroe?
Item #625202
June 26, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1819 Page 2 has: "Yellowstone Expedition" which has two letters from Col. Johnson, the first from "off Cape Girardeau" and nearly "50 miles against the current of the Mississippi" with mention of difficult perils encountered on the river, and a second letter reporting that he was at St. Louis with 200 tons of provisions but t... See More
Sale of 30 to 40 confiscated slaves...
Item #620321
May 1, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 1, 1819 Inside has a report headed: "Sale of African Slaves" which notes: "...the town of Milledgeville, will be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder between 30 and 40 prime African slaves...Indisputable titles will be made, and prompt payment required." (see). Page 5 has an interesting article: "The Belt Saw - The s... See More
Much on Indian treaties...
Item #599850
April 24, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 24, 1819 Among the articles are: "How to Tame an Elephant!" "Indian Treaties Ratified at the Late Session of Congress" which takes two pages; "Mexican Coinage"; a brief item: "Negro Stealing" reads: "Sentence of death has been pronounced on a fellow in North Carolina for negro stealing. If hanging is ri... See More
General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
Constitution of the State of Indiana... Paoli monument...
Item #647149
October 4, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 1817 Inside has what appears to be the entire text of the Constitution of the State of Indiana - taking multiple pages (see images). Also included is a resolution for the construction of a monument to be placed in Paoli, Pennsylvania, in honor of those who died in the Paoli massacre at the hands of the British - with considerable det... See More
Baptists in America...
Item #600105
August 16, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 16, 1817 Inside has a full page on the life of: "Dupont De Nemours" who had recently died. He was also father of E. I. duPont De Nemours, who would begin a business dynasty in America. The back page has a chart listing the: "Baptists in the United States" by state (see). Also a chart of the: "Altitudes of Mountains" ... See More
Details on the Declaration of Independence, by an eye-witness...
Item #646661
June 28, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1817 Inside has more than a full page headed: "Declaration of Independence" dated at Philadelphia, June 16, 1817. This is a lengthy letter from Thomas McKean, a member of the Continental Congress & signer of the Declaration of Independence, in which he clarifies the errors noted concerning the men who had actually declare... See More
Yale University...Timothy Dwight Death 1817...
Item #212931
January 21, 1817
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 21, 1817.
* Timothy Dwight Death
* 1817 Yale University
* Hartford Connecticut
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of Rev. Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale College, plus details about his funeral. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered in recognition of his death. Other news of the day includes: "Spanish Patriots" "Latest
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* Timothy Dwight Death
* 1817 Yale University
* Hartford Connecticut
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of Rev. Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale College, plus details about his funeral. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered in recognition of his death. Other news of the day includes: "Spanish Patriots" "Latest
Death of Alexander Dallas...
Item #547976
January 21, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., January 21, 1817 On the front page at the top of the first column is report announcing the death of "Alexander James Dallas", the late Secretary of the Treasury who served in the Madison administration. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered.
More reporting of his death on page 3 (see).
Some lite rubbing, otherwise in nice condit... See More
Timothy Dwight's Death, 1817...
Item #219627
January 14, 1817
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 14, 1817.
* Death of Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President (graduate of both Yale and Harvard)
Page 3 has a brief black-bordered report about the death of Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale-College. Other news of the day with advertisements, First leaf has an irregular one inch hole along the fold, very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise n
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* Death of Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President (graduate of both Yale and Harvard)
Page 3 has a brief black-bordered report about the death of Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale-College. Other news of the day with advertisements, First leaf has an irregular one inch hole along the fold, very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise n
Death of Gouverneur Morris...
Item #565867
November 13, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, November 13, 1816
* Gouverneur Morris death
* American Statesman
Among the "Deaths" listed on page 2 is one that reads:
* At his seat near New-York, the 6th inst. the Honorable GOVERNEUR MORRIS, after a short but distressing illness, aged 65. Then a bright lamp was extinguished. He was ranked foremost in the grade of eminent citizens... See More
Death of Col. William S. Smith... son-in-law of John Adams...
Item #561934
June 26, 1816
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1816
* William S. Smith death
* Abigail Adams
Among the "Deaths" on page 2 is one that reads, in part: "In New York State, Col. William S. Smith, a brave and intelligent officer of the revolutionary war....an independent Member of Congress....He was son-in-law of President Adams; but was bereaved of his excellent consort se... See More
The founding of the American Bible Society... John Jacob Astor named director...
Item #630749
May 15, 1816
NEW-YORK SPECTATOR, New York City, May 15, 1816 The front page has a headline "American Bible Society". "It is with much pleasure we announce, that the Convention of Delegates from the numerous Bible Societies in the United States, which convened in this City on Wednesday last, have after long and mature deliberation formed an institution, entitled 'The American Bible Soci... See More
Kidnapped slaves from the War of 1812...
Item #608875
September 30, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Sept. 30, 1815
* Virginia slaves kidnapped by British
Over six pages are taken up with: "Neglected Documents - Captured Slaves" (see for portions). This lengthy item, including several correspondences, concerning the kidnapping by the British of Virginia slaves from during the War of 1812.
Also within this issue are articles ... See More
Nearing the end of Bonaparte's rule...
Item #615066
June 17, 1814
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 1814 The front page and page two carries reports pertaining to the latter moments in in Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as Emperor, as well as reports on the war in France. See photos for details.
Also reported on page is the "Death of Chief Justice [Samuel] Sewall". His great-grandfather served as the judge at the Salem witch t... See More
Launch of a ship... Death of Samuel Sewall...
Item #615461
June 15, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1814 Page 2 has: "Launch" beginning: "The 'Seventy-four' at the Navy Yard in Charlestown will be launched on Saturday the 18th..." with a bit more. Also a black-bordered report of the death of the Hon. Samuel Sewall, Chief Justice of the Mass. Supreme court. also: 'Report from Maj. Appling to Gen. Gaines" "Measure... See More
Death of Tecumseh... Speech of Tecumseh...
Item #617022
November 6, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 6, 1813 Near the back under the heading: "Events of the War" is a very brief yet significant notice reading: "A letter to the editor from Chilicothe states it as a thing believed, that Brig. Gen. Tecumseh was killed in the fight on the Thames." There are also many other items on the War of 1812 including a "Proclamation" sign... See More
Funeral of the famed Lawrence and Ludlow...
Item #613515
August 25, 1813
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Aug. 25, 1813 Page 3 has a lengthy report; "Interment Of The Remains of the Naval Heroes, LAWRENCE & LUDLOW", Capt. Lawrence uttering the famous line: "Don't give up the ship!" just before his death. This report takes over 2 columns. Page 2 has another related report on Lawrence & Ludlow as well (see).
Four pages, very ni... See More
Captain James Lawrence: "Don't Give Up the Ship!"...
Item #644591
July 10, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 10, 1813 An inside page has a report headed: "Captain James Lawrence" which reports his death and gives a short biography of his life as well. The text includes: "...our griefs were renewed by the capture of the Chesapeake & death of Lawrence; a pride of the navy..." and telling a bit of his life it says: "The bod
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Captain Lawrence's naval victory...
Item #602582
May 29, 1813
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 29, 1813 Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with the "President's Message" signed in type: James Madison, in which he talks of the War of 1812 among other topics. Included is: "...In continuation of the brilliant achievements of our instant navy, a signal triumph has been gained by Capt. Lawrence and his companions in the Hornet sloop of war,... See More
Death of the Vice President...
Item #617013
April 29, 1812
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Mass., April 29, 1812
* VP George Clinton death
Page 2 is highlighted by a black-bordered report headed: "Death of the Vice-President" which includes a report to the Senate beginning: "Upon me devolves the painful duty of announcing to the Senate the death of our venerable fellow citizen George Clinton, Vice President of the United States..." with f... See More
Death of Vice-Presdent George Clinton... Statehood of Louisiana...
Item #629930
April 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 25, 1812 Inside the issue is "George Clinton -- dead !" "Washington, April 21, It is with feeling of unmixed veneration for the character of the revolutionary hero, the patriot and statesman, combined in one, that we announce that the venerable GEORGE CLINTON IS NO MORE. He expired about 9 o'clock yesterday morning, at his lo... See More
The death of James Bowdoin III...
Item #578459
October 21, 1811
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, Oct. 21, 1811
* James Bowdoin III death
The middle column on the ftpg. is mostly taken up with a report of the funeral of a noted Mass. politician & philanthropist, beginning: "On Wednesday last were interred the remains of the Hon. James Bowdoin, with every mark of respect..." with much more (see).
Four pages, small hole in ... See More
Death of Benjamin Franklin's son-in-law, Richard Bache...
Item #599420
August 6, 1811
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, August 6, 1811 On page 2 under the "Died" information was the announcement of the death of Richard Bache. "...Mr. Bach was a native of England, he came in his youth to America, and marrying Sarah, the only daughter of Dr. Franklin, he has been known to Pennsylvania as an inhabitant, a merchant and a patriot, for mo... See More
Death of Haydn...
Item #621567
August 19, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 19, 1809
* Franz Joseph Haydn death
* Classical music composer
* Vienna, Austria
Page 2, under the "Died" is a small announcement "At Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musical composer, aged 76." (see)
Most of the front page is taken up with the continued: "Correspondence of the Late President Adams"
Four pages, sca... See More
Death of Joseph Haydn... Proclamation signed by the President...
Item #598466
August 17, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 17, 1809 The top of the front page has: "A Proclamation" signed in type: James Madison, and also: "French Piracies" which takes an entire column. On page 2, under the "Deaths" is a small announcement "In Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musical composer, Aet. 79...".
Four pages nice condition.... See More
Zebulon Pike... a fatal duel using sythe...
Item #615007
August 13, 1808
THE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Massachusetts, August 13, 1808 The front page has a "List of the Officers" which under the "Sixth Regiment of Infantry" contains "Major Zebulon M. Pike". He also became an explorer and is whom Pikes Peak is named after.
Also on the front page is an article "A Fatal Duel" in which two African gentlemen used scythe as their instrum... See More
Death of Fisher Ames...
Item #578475
July 5, 1808
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1808 All of pages 2 & 3 are black-bordered for the death of Fisher Ames, a noted member of Congress. Page 2 has a black-bordered notice beginning: "With the most heartfelt sorrow, we must discharge a solemn & painful duty, in announcing to the publick the death of the Hon. FISHER AMES..." who died on the 4th of July. Four pages,... See More
Death of African-American Mason... Prince Hall...
Item #609582
December 8, 1807
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, December 8, 1807 Under the "Died" section on page 3 is a small notice "Mr. Prince Hall, Aet. 72, Master of the African Lodge."
On March 6, 1775, Prince Hall was made a Master Mason in Irish Constitution Military Lodge No. 441, along with fourteen other African Americans, all of whom apparently were free by birth.
Other news an... See More
Death Chart For Philadelphia & New York...
Item #205988
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1807 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported which includes a chart for the recent deaths that occured in Philadelphia and N... See More
America's first woman editor of a general-interest magazine...
Item #623344
April 25, 1807
THE OBSERVER, Baltimore, April 25, 1807 A short-lived newspaper which published only from November, 1806 thru December, 1807. Its significance in the world of journalism is that its editor, Eliza Anderson Godefoy, or Eliza Anderson at the time (pseudonym of "Beatrice Ironside"), was the first woman to edit a general-interest magazine in the United States. She was 26 years old at th... See More
Abolishing the slave trade in England...
Item #643459
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1807
*From history to the movie "Amazing Grace"
* William Wilberforce & his efforts to abolish the slave trade
Within this 90+ page issue is a report from the House of Lords datelined Feb. 5, which begins: "The debate on the Slave Trade Abolition Bill was resumed by Lord Grenville who repeated all his former ar
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*From history to the movie "Amazing Grace"
* William Wilberforce & his efforts to abolish the slave trade
Within this 90+ page issue is a report from the House of Lords datelined Feb. 5, which begins: "The debate on the Slave Trade Abolition Bill was resumed by Lord Grenville who repeated all his former ar
DeWitt Cinton Proclamation...
Item #217348
December 27, 1806
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 27, 1806.
* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
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* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
Alexander Hamilton's newspaper...
Item #180082
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, 1806 A lot of 6 issues with the front page having at least 4 ship ads, each with a small woodcut of a ship. All issues are in overall good condition, with only minor foxing and rubbing, but may be close-trimmed at the margin. The New-York Evening Post was founded by Alexander Hamilton. The issues within this set are from the first few years after his death. The newspap... See More
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