American Forefathers
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Please enjoy this abbreviated list of issues with content related to the forefathers of America (Washington, Franklin, Paine, Adams, and more). A more comprehensive list may be found at http://www.rarenewspapers.com/list?code=founding_fathers.
Washington's final state-of-the-union address...
Item #571464
January 1, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1797
* President George Washington
* Last State of the Union Address
A very nice magazine from the late 18th century with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1... See More
President George Washington... South Carolina...
Item #548155
January 21, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, January 21, 1797
* South Carolina
* President George Washington
On the back page under "Legislature of S. Carolina" is a resolution passed by the legislature recognizing the virtues of President Washington, relative to his announcement not to seek re-election.
Other news of the day. Lite wear and creases, some stray writi... See More
George Washington and his "mulatto man" Billy Lee...
Item #553877
March 22, 1797
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, March 22, 1797 Nearly a full column on the front page is taken up with a very significant letter signed in type by: Go. Washington. This letter is concerning some erroneous claims made against Washington and Washington setting the record straight, a portion of which reads: "...At the time when these letters first appeared, it was notorious...that my mulat... See More
President Adams schedules first special session of Congress...
Item #556928
March 29, 1797
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New-Haven, March 29, 1797 Page 3 has "A Proclamation" issued by the President of the United States" scheduling a special session of Congress for May 15 to consider "...great and weighty matters....and determine...such measures...for the safety and welfare of the...United States..." signed in type: John Adams. The deteriorating relationship with France ... See More
Jefferson, Monroe, and Adams...
Item #587304
July 8, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 8, 1797
* Thomas Jefferson & John Adams
The back page has most of the first column taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for providing for the defense of the ports & harbors of the United States, each signed in type by the President & Vice President: and Thos. Jefferson (see). The front page has an address to Jam... See More
The phoenix rises from the fire...
Item #586851
July 28, 1797
THE PHENIX; OR WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, July 28, 1797
* Rare title with nice masthead
* President John Adams
The notable feature of this issue is the unusual engraving of a phoenix rising out of the fire (see). The front page is entirely taken up with documents headed: "Confidential Message, from the President of the United States...relative to the intercourse of the Unite... See More
Displayable masthead...
Item #554587
August 28, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, August 28, 1797 This newspaper has one of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century making it very nice for display (see photos).
Among the ftpg. items are those headed: "Peace Negociation" "Bank of England" "Suppression of the Fleet Mutiny" and "Yellow Fever". Pg. 2 has a very lengthy letter: "To John Adams, Pres... See More
From the 18th century...
Benjamin Franklin leter... includes prints...
Item #600836
September 1, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1797
An inside page (pg 741) has a short letter by Benjamin Franklin, originally written by him in Paris in 1784 (see image). 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. The issue is in nice condition due to the use o... See More
The Presidential Series. Each Set Covers 7 Administrations!
Presidential Collection I
Item #180100
January 1, 1798
A seven issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson. This is set one of a 5 part collection.
Provincial Half-Penny Coins... John Wiles' death...
Item #561498
January 1, 1798
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1798
* Provincial Half-Pennies (essay, part I)...
* Death report and biographical sketch of John Wilkes
The prominent feature of this issue is the nearly 7 1/2 column essay titled: "Essay on the Provincial Half-Pennies. Essay I.- On the Use and Amusement of Collecting the Provincial Half-pennies.", with considerable ... See More
People of the French Revolution...
Item #592905
March 20, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, March 20, 1798 One-third of the front page is: "Biography - Anecdotes of Persons Connected With the French Revolution". Page 2 has much on: "Proceedings of the Federal Congress". Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning relations with France (see).
Four pages,... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #564865
May 2, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near folds and margins, generally nice.
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #564866
May 2, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near folds and margins, generally nice.
President John Adams...
Item #553865
May 16, 1798
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, May 16, 1798
* President John Adams original
Nearly two columns of pg. 2 are taken up with "A Report of the Committee of Ways & Means..." concerning additional revenues wanted for the public service, which is prefaced with an introductory note signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Over a full column on the back page ... See More
John Adams...
Item #573491
May 23, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 23, 1798
* President John Adams message
* Provisional Army
The front page has: "Message of the President to Congress" which is brief & signed in type: John Adams. This is followed by two other documents relating to France, carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 has "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress&q... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #582604
June 13, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 13, 1798
* President John Adams
* 18th century American title
Part of the front page has "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress", carrying over to page 2. Pg. 2 has a lengthy: "Speech" to the Mass. Legislature signed in type by the governor: Increase Sumner. Pg. 3 has a brie... See More
1798 Creation of the Department of the Navy...
Item #591791
June 20, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 20, 1798
* United States Navy created
A very significant issue, as the front page contains the Act of Congress which formally established the Department of the Navy.
The United States Navy can trace its history back to 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continental Navy. Soon after the end of the Revolutionary War... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #558797
June 29, 1798
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1798 Page 3 has "Highly Important!" "A Message was received from the President of the United States..." to Congress, concerning relations with France, signed in type: John Adams (see). This is followed by various other related documents taking half of the page.
Four pages, dirtiness to the top quadrant of the front page, never b... See More
Washington to again become commander-in-chief...
Item #587388
July 16, 1798
THE GAZETTE, Portland, Maine, July 16, 1798
* Very rare 18th century title
* General George Washington again ?
A great rarity which recently came into our inventory, as this is the earliest newspaper from Maine we have offered in some years, in fact one of the earliest to be had. This is the volume 1, number 12 issue. Keep in mind that Maine did not become a state until 18... See More
John Adams and the Bank of the United States...
Item #558548
July 21, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 21, 1798
* President John Adams script signature acts
* Bank of the United States
The front page has half a column take up with: "An Act to Punish Frauds committed on the Bank of the United States" signed in script type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a document headed: "John Adams, President of the United States of America: To All Whom It ... See More
Gallipolis and its French settlers get land...
Item #558547
July 28, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated July 28, 1798
* President John Adams
* Gallipolis
Half of the front page is taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. The fifth Act carries over to page 2.
One of the front page Acts is: "An Act to Authorize a grant of Land to Stephen Monot, & others, inhabitants of ... See More
The third of the controversial Alien & Sedition Acts...
Item #577566
August 22, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 22, 1798
* re. Alien and Sedition acts
* President John Adams
Taking close to a full column on the back page is the third of the four controversial Alien & Sedition Acts. Under the threat of war with France, Congress in 1798 passed four laws in an effort to strengthen the Federal government. Known collectively as the Alien ... See More
George Washington and his wife are recovering....
Item #569887
September 5, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 5, 1798 Page 3 news under "Federal Register" includes: "Our illustrious Washington has lately suffered a severe indisposition: but we are happy to learn from Dr. Craik of Alexandria, that he is in a state of convalescence....We are happy in learning that the Lady of our beloved President is recovering from her late seve... See More
Address to George Washington...
Day of Thanksgiving & Prayer... Increase Sumner...
Item #578065
November 7, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, November 7, 1798 Over a full column on the ftpg. is "A Proclamation" by the governor of Massachusetts for a day of public thanksgiving (see). Page 3 has a letter "To George Washington, Lieut. General and Commander in chief of the American forces" (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, some foxing, ve... See More
Address to George Washington...
Day of Thanksgiving & Prayer... Increase Sumner...
Item #578066
November 7, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 7, 1798 Over a full column on the ftpg. is "A Proclamation" by the governor of Massachusetts for a day of public thanksgiving (see). Page 3 has a letter "To George Washington, Lieut. General and Commander in chief of the American forces" (see).
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, some foxing, ve... See More
John Adams' state-of-the-union address...
Item #577274
December 19, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, Dec. 19, 1798
* President John Adams' State of the Union Address
Page 2 has: "The Presidents Speech" which takes over 2 columns and is signed in type: John Adams (see). This is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington and continues to this d... See More
President John Adams responds to Congress...
Item #562410
December 27, 1798
WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, December 27, 1798
* President John Adams
* re. State of the Union Address
Much of the front page is taken up with an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" by the House of Congress and the Senate. These addresses are in response to his annual state-of-the-union address.
The President's response to the Senate begins... See More
Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #559488
January 1, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
Alien & Sedition Acts... Maryland opposes Virginia Resolutions...
Item #558610
January 31, 1799
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New-Haven, January 31, 1799 Page 2 has a report headed "Maryland--Important Decision" says that the Legislature of Maryland rejected "in toto" the Virginia Resolutions concerning the Alien & Sedition Acts, their opinion being: "...that no state government by a legislative act is competent to declare an act of the fede... See More
Funeral of Increase Sumner...
Item #576253
June 12, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1799 Page 2 has details on the funeral arrangements for Increase Sumner, the late governor of Massachusetts (see).
The issue is complete in 4 pages, has a few areas of lite-inking, but is otherwise good.
Background (source - wiki): Increase Sumner died in office from angina pectoris, aged 52 on 7 June, 1799. His funeral, with full military honor... See More
Death of Patrick Henry...
Item #558427
June 26, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 26, 1799
* Patrick Henry death
* 18th century original
On page 2 under "Died" is an inconspicuous obituary that reads, in full: "In Virginia, the 6th inst. the Hon. PATRICK HENRY, Esq. one of the Envoys appointed the last Session of Congress, to treat with the French Republic"
The back page has the ly... See More
President Adams concerning trade with France...
Item #599357
July 7, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1799 Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the President of the United States concerning the ending of trade with France, signed in script type: John Adams (see). Also a brief item: "Naval Affairs" which notes the President offers thanks to Capt. Truxton & crew of the Constellation for their work in capturing the Insurgente (see).
Four p... See More
John Adams script signatures on the front page...
Item #559845
August 14, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, August 14, 1799 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with the conclusion of an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
This was one of just a few newspapers which used the script type for signatures of notables, making such issues quite displayable (see).
Light damp staining at the top & right side, four pages... See More
John Adams signs an Act of Congress... Brown University...
Item #599359
September 14, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1799 On the front page under Laws of the United States is an Act of Congress signed in script type: John Adams. Also under Rhode Island Commencement (now Brown University) is a list of the exercises that occurred at the recent commencement. Other news of the day includes: "An Act to Establish the Post Office of the United States" which
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Appropriations for the support of the military in 1799...
Item #560025
October 2, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 2, 1799
* President John Adams
* Supporting the United States military
* Henry Dearborn
On the front page under "Laws of the United States" is: "An ACT making appropriations for the support of the military establishment, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine...", signed in script type: John Adams (see photos).
The... See More
Nearing George Washington's 1799 death....
Item #589525
November 20, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 20, 1799
* End of the 18th century
This issue was printed less than a month before the death of George Washington. The ftpg. & pg. 2 have the "Speech" of Governor Tichenor of Vermont, as well as reports from Worcester, Philadelphia, Lexington, Kentucky, New York, Trenton, Boston, & Europe.
Four pages, mi... See More
First Negro minstrel act...
Item #554257
December 21, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, December 21, 1799 On page three under "Federal-Street Theatre" is a notice for a presentation of the "Tragedy of Oroonoko, Or, the Royal Slave."
In the notice is mention that at the "End of act 2d. the Song of The Negro Boy, by Mr. Graupner."
According to the noted reference book "Kanes Famous First Facts" this was the fir... See More
Washington's death: a first report...
Item #584091
December 25, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25 1799 Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired, and scarce, newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report: this is one. And with an early date, as some newspapers did not learn of Washington's death until close to, or in, January of 1800.
Page 3 has a report taking about two-third... See More
Washington's death: a first report...
Item #572292
December 30, 1799
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LAY PREACHER'S GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, Dec. 30, 1799
* George Washington death (1st report)
* Historic & Highly sought item
Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired, and scarce, newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report: this is one.
Page 3 has a report taking over hal... See More
Much on the funeral of George Washington...
Item #569316
January 1, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, January 1, 1800 An extremely historic issue, and one which we are not often able to offer: the funeral of George Washington.
The borders of all four pages are black bordered for the death of Washington, with the front page having a nice article headed: "Washington's Funeral" and which includes a engraving of his coffin: rarely found in period newspa... See More
Death of George Washington...
Item #574618
January 1, 1800
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1800
* George Washington death
* 1st report in this British title
This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Near the back of this issue under the section headed: "Obituary, with Anecdotes, of Remarkable Persons" is the very histor... See More
On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...
Item #587867
January 8, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Jan. 8, 1800 The ftpg. has a nice account headed: "Washington's Last Illness" which begins: "Some time in the night of Friday, the 10th instant, having been exposed to a rain on the proceeding day, General Washington was attacked with an inflammatory affection of the upper part of the wind pipe..." with much m... See More
Funeral honors to George Washington... Details of his death...
Item #588233
January 9, 1800
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Jan. 9, 1800 A great issue concerning the death & funeral honors for George Washington, who passed away on December 14. The front page has over 1 1/2 columns on: "Observations on General Washington's Legacy" (see for beginning). Pages 2 & 3 have various report on funeral honors in various cities, including New Yo... See More
On the death of George Washington...
Item #575368
January 11, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, January 11, 1800
* President George Washington's death
Being less than a month since the death of George Washington, it is not surprising that there is still content relating to him and his death. Page 2 has several documents from the state of Massachusetts & city of Boston concerning Washington (see photos), and also a "Speech" signed by the (a... See More
Funeral of George Washington...
Item #550495
January 13, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, January 13, 1800 Page 3 has an article: "Funeral Procession, As a Tribute To the Memory of Gen. George Washington" which begins: "On the 31st of December, 1799, the day appointed by the citizens of New York to pay the most solemn funeral honors to the memory of their beloved Chief and Fellow Citizen General George Washington, every kind of bu... See More
Death of President George Washington...
Item #582462
January 15, 1800
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL & TOWN & COUNTRY ADVERTISER, Rhode Island, Jan. 15, 1800 All four pages have wide black mourning rules in honor of the recent death of George Washington. Page 3 has: "Sacred to Washington" which begins: "Deeply & sincerely affected at the irreparable loss of their great & beloved Commander in Chief, the illustration WASHINGTON, and wishin... See More
Funeral of George Washington...
Item #570086
January 25, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 25, 1800
* President George Washington funeral
The entire front page second column is taken up with: "Continuation of Funeral Honors In memory of the Sainted Washington" which as various text as well as the order of the funeral procession, noting the position of the bier in relation to the pall bearers (see images). Funeral ... See More
re: the death of George Washington...
Item #576437
February 8, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, MA, February 8, 1800 This issue contains much on the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte, and various statements regarding the death of George Washington (see John Jay in particular).
The issue is complete in 4 pages, has damp staining on both leaves, a slightly rough left spine, otherwise good (see images).
The will of George Washington...
Item #588887
February 17, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Connecticut, February 17, 1800
* George Washington's will
Page 3 has most of a column taken up with an interesting article headed: "Extracts From the Will of Gen. Washington", with much detail (see for portions). Also an ad for: "A Poem: Sacred to the Memory of George Washington, Late President..." (see photos).
Four pages with an a... See More
Last will and testament of George Washington...
Item #558939
February 20, 1800
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, February 20, 1800 Page 2 has: "The Will Of Gen. George Washington. In The Name Of God Amen." The will, which is predictably quite detailed, takes more than 2 1/2 columns on pg. 2, plus another column and a bit more on pg. 3, begins: "I, George Washington, of Mount-Vernon, a Citizen of the United States and lately President of the same, DO make, ... See More
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