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American Forefathers

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647213

Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...

Item #647213

December 15, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 15, 1821 Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this institution by Jefferson & others. A significant letter on the crea... See More  

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650824

Lafayette & Jefferson have an emotional reunion... The Presidential election...

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November 20, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 20, 1824  Inside has over 3 pages taken up with various reports concerning the "Presidential Election", with local & stare returns as received up to the publication date. It would ultimately be won by John Quincy Adams. A brief item: "The Pirates" reports of a ship captured off the coast of Cuba by pirates who murdered al... See More  

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217542

Harvard University Commencement in 1825....

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September 9, 1825

RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Sept. 9, 1825.

* 1825 Harvard University commencement

A back page report under Harvard University has some details about the recent commencement, mentioning in part that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary of State. Also word that Lewis Cass, the governor of Michigan, received an honorary degree of L.L.D. at the commencement at
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659569

Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...

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February 18, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826



* Indian treaty with the Mennataree Indians

* Thomas Jefferson in financial crisis?



The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly interco... See More  

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217538

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...

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February 24, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Feb. 24, 1826  Page 3 news under Summary includes: An application has been made to the Legislature of Virginia for a lottery, for Mr. Jefferson, to dispose of his estates to relieve himself of embarrassment, without a sacrifice of his remaining property. Granted in the House of Delegates 90 to 86.

The back page has details about the Capitol building in
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556878

Boundry line between Georgia and Florida...

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November 22, 1826

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, November 22, 1826



* Boundary line between Georgia and Florida

* Early Arctic expedition




On the front page under "Arctic Land Expedition" is an informative letter from one of the members of the expedition.

From "Columbia" is word that Thomas Mann Randolph, late governor of Virginia was appointed by the President "...to be ... See More  

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220150

Thomas Jefferson in 1827.....

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January 3, 1827

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1827.

 

* Thomas Jefferson family relief plan



A page 3 item says: The legislature of South Carolina has passed a resolution, appropriating ten thousand dollars of six percent stock, redeemable in 1850, for the relief of the family of THOMAS JEFFERSON. The resolution in the Senate had but three negatives, and in the House of Representatives it pa
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549252

Daniel Webster's wife dies...

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January 26, 1828

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 26, 1828



* Daniel Webster's wife's death



Listed among the page 3 obituaries is one that begins: "In New-York, on Monday Morning last, Mrs. Grace Webster, consort of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Member of the Senate of the United States, From Massachusetts. Her remains are to be removed to this City for interment..." and more, ... See More  

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563393

Athenaeum Gallery was reopened... Daniel Webster...

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May 21, 1828

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1828  A pg. 2 report says that Athenaeum Gallery was reopened "...with an addition of nearly forty pictures from the valuable collection of the late President Jefferson..." There is also a letter to the Mayor of Boston stating that Congress appropriated money for the preservation of Deer Island in Boston Harbor, and for the removal ... See More  

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549018

Augusta, Maine capital building...

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October 11, 1828

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 11, 1828

* Early Augusta, Maine capital building cornerstone 

* Madame Johnson makes a 3 mile aerial excursion near Philadelphia

* The Presidency of Harvard College 


Page 2 "Mail Items" has: "Preparations of for the erection of the Capitol of Maine have...commenced at Augusta."



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653422

Washington praises Hamilton... Slave numbers decreasing in South Carolina...

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April 18, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 18, 1829  Pages 1 & 2 has an article: "Decrease of Slaves in South Carolina" which is attributed to the tariff of 1824. Much detail. 

Page 5 has: "Petroleum" which concerns the discovery of oil in Kentucky. Another page has a letter signed in type: George Washington & datelined at Mt. Vernon, Sept. 25, 1798, sent t... See More  

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653423

Washington praises Hamilton... Slave numbers decreasing in South Carolina...

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April 18, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 18, 1829  Pages 1 & 2 has an article: "Decrease of Slaves in South Carolina" which is attributed to the tariff of 1824. Much detail. 

Page 5 has: "Petroleum" which concerns the discovery of oil in Kentucky. Another page has a letter signed in type: George Washington & datelined at Mt. Vernon, Sept. 25, 1798, sent t... See More  

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622846

A census of the Jews...

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May 9, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1829  One of the articles within is headed: "Number of The Jews" with the text beginning: "The following curious statistical account of the number of Jews existing scattered throughout the 5 parts of the world..." with the report including two columns of numbers by country or area (see).

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554061

Captain John Cleves Symmes...

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June 19, 1829

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE & JOURNAL, N.Y., June 19, 1829



* John Cleves Symmes, Jr. death




On page 3 in the "Obituary" section is one that reads: "In Hamilton, Butler county, Ohio, the 19th ult. Capt. John Cleves Symmes, extensively known as the author of the theory of open poles and concentric spheres..." & more.



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649956

Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...

Item #649956

August 1, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.

Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More  

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650576

Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...

Item #650576

August 1, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829  The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.

Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More  

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659561

Thoughts on buying Texas from Mexico, in 1829...

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September 19, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 19, 1829  The ftpg. has an item: "Texas" which begins: "Many rumours have been afloat as to a project entertained by the executive to acquire the Mexican province of Teas by purchase or in exchange for other lands...". An interesting item in light of the Texas war for independence less than 7 years later.

Also within: "New... See More  

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638102

One of the more famous utterances of the 19th century: Daniel Webster in the Senate...

Item #638102

March 6, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1830 



* Daniel Webster: "...liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable!"



Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman during the nation's Antebellum Period. Webster's desire to see the Union preserved and conflict averted led him to search out compromises designed to stave off the sectionalism that threate... See More  

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651082

Famous utterance of the 19th century... Daniel Webster in the Senate...

Item #651082

March 6, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 6, 1830



* Daniel Webster: "...liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable!"



Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman during the nation's Antebellum Period. Webster's desire to see the Union preserved and conflict averted led him to search out compromises designed to stave off the sectionalism that thr... See More  

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204155

Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson...

Item #204155

October 2, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830  Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, datelines "M... See More  

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648146

Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson...

Item #648146

October 2, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830  Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, datelines "M... See More  

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647594

Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...

Item #647594

October 16, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830 



* Much on Lafayette

* Treaty with the Winnebago Indians

* James Madison




The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and... See More  

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649020

Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...

Item #649020

October 16, 1830

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830  The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and his wish to be able to: "...rejoice together in the result of this last gl... See More  

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617025

Georgia & the Cherokee Indians... Andrew Jackson...

Item #617025

January 8, 1831

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 8, 1831  Among the many articles inside is a brief on headed: "Indian Rights" which cites a letter from Thomas Jefferson from 1791 beginning: "The Indians have a right to the occupation of their lands..." (see). Following it is: "Georgia And the Cherokees". There is also much reporting from Congress which includ... See More  

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649021

Much on the Sam Houston flogging incident...

Item #649021

April 28, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 28, 1832  Within this issue is an article headed: "Case Of Samuel Houston" which is concerning his trial for flogging William Stanberry. This report is quite lengthy, taking almost 6 pages, with a portion including: "...At the moment of stepping on the side walk Mr. Houston stood before me. I think he called me by my name, and i... See More  

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654192

A 'call to arms' for the Black Hawk War...

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June 9, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 9, 1832  Inside has over half a page headed: "Indian War" which includes a Proclamation from the Rock River, signed by: John Reynolds, noting: "It becomes my duty again to call on you for your services in the defense of your country. The state is not only invaded by the hostile Indians but many of our citizens have been slain in battl... See More  

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221785

Death of Commodore John Rogers...

Item #221785

July 21, 1832

NEW-YORK EVENING POST, July 21, 1832

 

* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral



Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
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638713

Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...

Item #638713

December 8, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 8, 1832  Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message", being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people. This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the major events of the year and gives some discussio... See More  

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657338

Andrew Jackson... Nullication Proclamation...

Item #657338

December 15, 1832

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 15, 1832  The key and historically significant content within this issue is the entire text of President Andrew Jackson's Nullification Proclamation, starting on page 12, and ending with his signature, Andrew Jackson on the back page.

The Nullification Proclamation disputed a state's right to nullify a federal law, an issue in South Car... See More  

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585699

Death of Zebulon Pike... New gold coins described...

Item #585699

August 9, 1834

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 9, 1834



* Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr. death

* Gold coins




Page 2 reports on "The new coinage..." describing the new gold coins being produced: "On the face the new coins will be readily distinguished by a head of  liberty, disencumbered of a cap. On the reverse the surplus motto "E pluribus unum", which for many yea... See More  

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611103

Andrew Jackson's annual message...

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December 12, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 12, 1835  The prime content in this issue is the very lengthy annual state-of-the-union address of the President, taking eight pages and signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson. A very detailed review of the events of 1835.

Also within this issue is a letter signed in type: W. H. Harrison; a letter signed by: James  Madison in 1811... See More  

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637160

Andrew Jackson's annual message...

Item #637160

December 12, 1835

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 12, 1835 



* President Andrew Jackson

* State of the Union Address




The prime content is the very lengthy annual state-of-the-union address of the President, taking eight pages and signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson. A very detailed review of the events of 1835.

Also within this issue is a letter signed in type: W. H. Harrison; a letter sig... See More  

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629776

Death of James Madison... Santa Anna's Vindication...

Item #629776

July 2, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1836  A front page report begins: "It becomes our melancholy duty to announce the death of James Madison, who departed this life on the 28th ult..." More, plus a reference to the "great plan of government" and an acknowledgment of Madison's contribution to the plan: "...and to the memory of no one of that band of patr... See More  

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637614

Death of James Madison... Santa Anna's Vindication...

Item #637614

July 2, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1836 



* President James Madison death

* Battle of Micanopy - Florida




A front page report begins: "It becomes our melancholy duty to announce the death of James Madison, who departed this life on the 28th ult..." More, plus a reference to the "great plan of government" and an acknowledgment of Madison's contribution ... See More  

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637617

Texas, Santa Anna, George Washington...

Item #637617

July 30, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30, 1836 



* Texas Revolution

* War of Independence

* Mexican - Santa Anna




A front page item headed: "Texas" includes: "...the Texians & the Mexicans both seem to be animated by enthusiasm. The former were receiving reinforcements from the United States & the latter were rising en masse & forming into military bodie... See More  

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647788

Letters by Dolly Madison... The new silver dollar...

Item #647788

December 17, 1836

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 17, 1836  The front page has a nice descriptive article on the new seated liberty silver dollar by Gobrecht, which will: "...soon make its appearance. The face of the coin represents a full length figure of Liberty seated on a rock with the classic emblem of the pileus or liberty cap surmounting a spear held in the left hand..." with ... See More  

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619645

Acts of Congress: the Indians... changing titles in the U.S. Navy...

Item #619645

August 2, 1837

WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Aug. 2, 1837  The masthead features an engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The back page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with "An Act Making Appropriations for the Current Expenses of the Indian Department..." signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. Also "An Act to Change the Titles of Certain Officers in the Navy" (see).

Four pa... See More  

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648469

One of the earliest newspaper mentions of Lincoln to be had...

Item #648469

August 12, 1837

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 12, 1837



* Very early mention of Abraham Lincoln

* Early Mormon & Joseph Smith mention




An inside page has a report headed "Illinois" being an account of activities in the state legislature, with an inconspicuous--yet very significant--listing of "Lincoln" in the "negative" column of those who voted on a specific r... See More  

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619355

Van Buren's Special Session message...

Item #619355

September 13, 1837

WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 13, 1837  The masthead features an engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The entire ftpg.  & over half of the back page are taken up with the: "MESSAGE from the President Of the United States" to Congress (see hyperlink for the full text). In his message he advocates a specie currency & criticizes state-chartered banks, hoping to have... See More  

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656113

Abraham Lincoln from when he was 30 years old...

Item #656113

October 26, 1839

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, October 26, 1839 



* Very early Abraham Lincoln

* Just 30 years old




An inside page under the heading: "Illinois" has a report discussing the state Whig convention along with the names of the gentlemen who were candidates for electors of the president and vice president, including from the 3rd District, "Ab. Lincoln, of Sang
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637389

In support of the Democratic principles of Thomas Jefferson...

Item #637389

August 20, 1840

THE ROUGH-HEWER, Albany, New York, August 20, 1840  Has "Devoted to the Support of the Democratic Principles of Jefferson" in the masthead below the title. Front page has: "Mr. Van Buren, and the Elective Franchise" which consumes most of this issue. Quarto-size, 8 pages, a few lite margin stains, large stain on an inside page, some foxing.

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598336

A High-Resolution Digital Image Only!

Patrick Henry Bio... Rare military paper...

Item #598336
This listing is for a set of high-resolution digital images (print quality) of the Patrick Henry bio found in the following:



CITIZEN SOLDIER, Norwich, Vermont, December 18,1840  "Devoted To the Interests of the Militia, Military Science & National Defense" as noted in the masthead, where also is found their motto: "In Times Of Peace, Prepare For War". Lasted but 52 ... See More  

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552855

1840 Daniel Webster...

Item #552855

December 30, 1840

CHARLESTON COURIER, Charleston, South Carolina, December 30, 1840



Page 2 has: Great Whig Mass Convention In Old Suffolk Mr. Websters Speech. Brief report and then the text of Websters speech at Patchogue, on Long Island. Other news of the day includes: "Destructive Storms" "Another Steamboat Accident" and more.



First leaf has a minor archival mend in unrelated text, othe... See More  

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201733

Webster... Ashburton Treaty...

Item #201733

September 2, 1842

MANCHESTER REPRESENTATIVE, Manchester, N.H., Sept. 2, 1842 On pg. 2 under "A Treaty" is the text of the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, signed in type: Ashburton & Daniel Webster. Treaty settled various disputes between the U.S. and Great Britain, including the northeastern boundary with Canada. Three areas of lite to moderate foxing, with a bit in the text of the treaty.

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631005

Mormon content: report on Joe Smith...

Item #631005

September 17, 1842

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 17, 1842   The back page has a brief yet rather rare report with a mini-head: "Joe Smith" stating: "This wonderful fellow is to be bodily absent from his people for ten years; so say the latest accounts." (see photos) Just before this is a small article: "Slave Trade", and several pages are taken up with: "... See More  

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646030

Early Tallahassee, Florida...

Item #646030

February 24, 1846

FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 24, 1846 



* Rare antebellum title



A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted much like most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages with various local and national news reports in addition to many advertisements. This issue is among the we have in our inventory... See More  

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656374

Early, substantive mention of Abraham Lincoln in Congress...

Item #656374

December 25, 1847

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 25, 1847 



* Early mention of Abraham Lincoln in Congress



Page 5 contains an inconspicuous report from the House of Representatives, yet is very significant as a very early report of Abraham Lincoln speaking in Congress. The report is datelined "Wednesday, Dec. 22" and notes: "Mr. Lincoln, of Illinois, submitted a series of res... See More  

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666108

Death of President John Quincy Adams, from the city where he died...

Item #666108

February 24, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), Feb. 24, 1848 



* President John Quincy Adams death

* Best title to be had ?




Page 3 has at the top center: "Death Of Ex-President Adams" with the report beginning: "The venerable Patriot and Statesman, John Quincy Adams, expired at the Capitol last evening...He lingered...insensible & unconscious from the period of his attack... See More  

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565414

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...

Item #565414

March 28, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 28, 1848  This newspaper contains on page 2 reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes the results of a vote of the "Ten Regiment Bill" which includes a list of those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Among the list of those who voted "Nay" is "Lincoln" (see photos).

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636135

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...

Item #636135

April 20, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1848 



* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career



This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes the results of a vote concerning the eligibility of a Representative from New York, showing under the "yeas" the name "Lincoln" inconspicuously listed among m... See More  

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