American Forefathers
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Rare 1800 title...
Item #575404
June 9, 1800
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, June 9, 1800
* Rare title
The front page is taken up mostly with a stock prices graph. News of the day with many advertisements and nice masthead. A rare title from soon after the death of George Washington.
Complete in 4 pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.
Washington... citizens welcome President Adams...
Item #558331
June 18, 1800
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, June 18, 1800
* President John Adams arrives in Washington D.C.
A page 2 report datelined "George-Town, June 10" says that on the previous Thursday an address was presented to the President "...in the chamber of the House of Representatives, at the Capitol, City of Washington, by Mr. Dalton, in behalf of the citizens." The text of the warm ... See More
Adams arrives & is welcomed at the new nation's capital...
Item #580379
June 18, 1800
THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL & TOWN & COUNTRY ADVERTISER, Rhode Island, June 18, 1800 This was the time when the nation's capital was moving from its temporary location in Philadelphia to the new city of Washington, D.C., and this issue has content formalizing the move. Page 2 has an: "Extract of a letter from the city of Washington, dated June 5" which begins: "... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #599106
November 12, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1800 The front page has an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: John Adams (see). Other news of the day & many ads.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, scattered damp staining, generally nice condition.
Earthquake In Montreal...
Item #204090
March 3, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 3, 1801 Brief item on page 3 mentions a letter from Montreal dated Dec. 26 which says: "We were lately alarmed here by the shock of an EARTHQUAKE, which is not very usual in this part of the World." Also a message to Congress, signed in type: John Adams. Bit irreg. at the top of the spine, area of lite foxing.... See More
John Adams gets free use of the postal system...
Item #599167
March 3, 1801
THE SALEM GAZETTE, March 3, 1801 Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed by the President: John Adams, followed by a note: "An engrossed bill for extending the privilege of franking to John Adams, now President of the Untied States, was read and passed..." allowing him free use of the postal system.
Four pages, old tape mends at blank spine inside, otherwise very nice.... See More
John Adams signature...
Item #560177
April 14, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, April 14, 1801
* President John Adams original act
On the front page under "Commercial Law" is: "An Act directing the mode of estimating certain foreign coins and currencies, and of making out invoices..", signed in type: John Adams.
Other news of the day with many ads. Area of damp staining, small archival mend to a tear at the s... See More
James Madison...
Item #201628
May 4, 1801
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Washington City, May 4, 1801 Just above the dateline is: "Washington City, Printed By Samuel Harrison Smith, New-Jersey Avenue, Near The Capitol." A brief news items on pg. 2 says: "Arrived on Friday JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State." Pg. 2 also has: "Census Of Columbia, On the Eastern side of Potowmac" and an ad headed: "For Sale, A Youn Negro G... See More
Chief Magistrate Thomas Jefferson in 1801....
Item #213695
June 30, 1801
INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Worcester, Mass., June 30, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson
Page 3 has a letter from the Rhode Island Legislature To Thomas Jefferson, President Of The United States congratulating him on his election to the Office of Chief Magistrate. Other news of the day. Some concentrated foxing. An uncommon title.
* Thomas Jefferson
Page 3 has a letter from the Rhode Island Legislature To Thomas Jefferson, President Of The United States congratulating him on his election to the Office of Chief Magistrate. Other news of the day. Some concentrated foxing. An uncommon title.
The dismissal of Governor Sargent...
Item #598462
September 23, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 23, 1801 The front page has nearly 2 columns of text which begin: "The dismissal of Gov. Sargent from the government of the Mississippi Territory is a subject of general conversation..." which also includes a letter signed: Henry Knox, to President Thomas Jefferson. Also a letter signed: James Madison and another from: Winthrop Sargent.
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Aaron Burr....
Item #215316
October 23, 1801
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 23, 1801
* Aaron Burr elected President of the New York Convention
A page 3 item says the Convention of New York for revising the state constitution met, and chose Aaron Burr as President. Closes with: This gentleman, we presume, would have preferred another presidency. Other news of the day includes: "The President of the United
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* Aaron Burr elected President of the New York Convention
The "Wall of Separation..." letter by Jefferson...
Item #200231
February 1, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, February 1, 1802, published by Benjamin Franklin Bache, the grandson of Ben Franklin. This issue was printed on Ben Franklin's printing press.
This is one of the more historic & rare newspapers we have come across in over 35 years in the business, as page 2 contains the very historic letter, signed in type by the President: THOMAS JEFFERSON, to the... See More
1802 Thomas Jefferson...
Item #211187
February 5, 1802
MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 5, 1802 On pg. 2 under National Legislature is an act for the Apportionment Of Representatives, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson. Other news of the day includes: "Northampton Votes" "Massachusetts Legislature" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. Archival mend to a small tear at the spine, otherwise in good condition.
The death of Martha Washington...
Item #590273
May 31, 1802
BOSTON GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, May 31, 1802 Page three carries the report "DIED, At Mount-Vernon, on the 22 inst. Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, widow of the late illustrious General George Washington. To those amiable and christian virtues, which adorn the female character, she added dignity of manners, superiority of understanding, a mind intelligent and elevated -- The silence of re... See More
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #583663
June 1, 1802
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Massachusetts, June 1, 1802
* Martha Washington death
* Mount Vernon
The top of page 3 has a nice, decoratively bordered report headed: "DIED, At Mount Vernon, on the 22nd last, Mrs. Martha Washington" and the text beginning: "widow of the late General George Washington. Composure & resignation were uniformly displayed during seventeen days... See More
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #581477
June 8, 1802
FARMERS' MUSEUM OR LITERARY GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, June 8, 1802 Page 3 has a black bordered report beginning: "DIED, At Mount Vernon, on the 22d inst. Mrs. Martha Washington, widow of the late General George Washington. Composure and resignation were uniformly displayed..." with more on the details (see). A nice report on the first First Lady.
Four pages, never-trimm... See More
A new invention called the "claviol"...
Item #552392
June 18, 1802
MERCURY & NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, June 18, 1802
* Early musical instrument invention
On the front page under "New Inventions" is a report reading: "...Mr. John L. Hawkins, has just completed a Musical Instrument on a construction entirely new; he calls it a CLAVIOL, from Clavis, a key and Viol....".
Plus, there are details about how the music is produced... See More
Princeton... Washington & Adams... Jefferson & Callender
Item #213022
October 16, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 16, 1802 A page 2 report from New York notes: "We are happy in hearing the progress made in building of New- Jersey College. Mr. La Trobe, the architect, is now at Princeton, superintending the construction of the roof of this edifice...the building is to be covered with sheet iron....the discipline of the college will in the future be more str
Jefferson/Callender...
Item #572739
November 2, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, November 2, 1802 Pages 346 and 347 have considerable Thomas Jefferson vs. James Callender content (see).
This issue is complete in 8 pages & measures 9 by 10 1/2 inches. Minor foxing; quite nice.
Alexander Hamilton's newspaper...
Item #180082
January 1, 1803
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, 1803 A lot of 6 issues with the front page having at least 6 ship ads, each with a small woodcut of a ship. The New-York Evening Post was founded by Alexander Hamilton, and the issues within this set are from during his ownership. The newspaper is still published today as the New York Post, and is owned by Rupert Murdock.. The image shown is a stock photo which i... See More
Thomas Paine dines with Senators & the President...
Item #563065
January 18, 1803
BALANCE, & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York NY, January 18, 1803
* Thomas Paine
* President Thomas Jefferson dinner
An inside page has a report from the Gazette of the United States that says the President pro tem. gave a dinner to a select group of senators and the "heads of departments", with mention that: "...Thomas Paine was a guest, and was waited on to the hot... See More
Harry Croswell letter...
Item #572405
January 10, 1804
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, January 10, 1804 Page two contains a letter from "The Balance" to "The Public" signed by Harry Croswell. See images for text. Additional news of the day and period advertising are present as well. Note: Croswell was a pro-Federalist newspaper editor, convicted of libel against President Thomas Jefferson in a landmark case in New Yo... See More
George Washingtgon & Mount Vernon... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #572406
January 13, 1804
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, January 13, 1804 Pages two and three have articles re: Thomas Jefferson which are rather negative, and page three has a letter (dated March 4, 1799) from Mount-Vernon, signed by George Washington. See images for condition. There is a paper crease which can be pulled out to view the entire text. A few images also have a bit of shadowing (which is not p... See More
Displayable masthead...
Item #557043
March 26, 1804
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, March 26, 1804 This title has one of the nicest mastheads from the early 19th century featuring an engraving that has a variation of the Great Seal and an Indian, plus a banner inscribed with the Massachusetts state motto: "Ense Petit Placidam Sub Liberate Quietem" ('By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty').
I... See More
Deat of funeral of Alexander Hamilton...
Item #572471
July 28, 1804
FARMER"S MUSEUM, or LITERARY GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, July 28, 1804 This issue has all three desired key elements re: the death of Alexander Hamilton: His will, the funeral oration, and particulars of his death. The issue is complete in 4 pages, has scattered foxing, and although there is scattered light inking, most (if not all) of the key content is legible (see im... See More
Alexander Hamilton's death... Aaron Burr...
Review of Jefferson's Administration...
Item #572474
August 4, 1804
FARMER"S MUSEUM, or LITERARY GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, dated August 4, 1804 While page one has part VI. of a "Review of Jefferson's Administration", and page 2 has a reprint of a wonderful letter written re: Washington and his administration, the most noteworthy content is a page 3 article re: the death of Hamilton which includes a bit of prose dedicated to him (see ima... See More
Very early from Maine... Washington's historic letter to his angry officers...
Item #571824
August 6, 1804
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine, August 6, 1804
* Very early & rare from Maine Territory
* re. George Washington
Although this newspaper was published in present-day Maine, at the time it was part of Massachusetts, not joining the union until 1820 when it was part of the Missouri Compromise. This is one of the earliest "Maine" newspapers we have offered. Pages 2 & ... See More
On Alexander Hamilton's death...
Item #572473
August 18, 1804
FARMER"S MUSEUM, or LITERARY GAZETTE, Walpole, New Hampshire, dated August 18, 1804 This issue contains much regarding Alexander Hamilton, including the reprint of a 1798 letter from George Washington to John Adams, describing Hamilton's character. Page 3 has a heart-felt statement from Harry Croswell* re: the death of Hamilton (see images). Page 4 also has commentary fr... See More
12th Amendment Ratified...
Item #217471
October 6, 1804
NEW-YORK HERALD, Oct. 6, 1804.
* 12th Amendment Ratified
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* 12th Amendment Ratified
* Presidential Voting
Page 2 has a Public Notice issued by the Secretary of State, announcing that ...the amendment proposed during the last session of Congress, to the Constitution... respecting the manner of voting for President and Vice-President...has been ratified by three-fourths of the several states...and has hereby...bec
Page 2 has a Public Notice issued by the Secretary of State, announcing that ...the amendment proposed during the last session of Congress, to the Constitution... respecting the manner of voting for President and Vice-President...has been ratified by three-fourths of the several states...and has hereby...bec
12th Amendment ratified...
Item #222085
October 10, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1804
* 12th Amendment Ratified
* President James Madison
On page 2 under New York is a letter from the Department of State dated Sept. 24, 1804. The letter begins at the bottom of the second column and continues in the next where it says in part: "...the amendment proposed, during the last session of Congress, to the Constitution of th
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* 12th Amendment Ratified
* President James Madison
On page 2 under New York is a letter from the Department of State dated Sept. 24, 1804. The letter begins at the bottom of the second column and continues in the next where it says in part: "...the amendment proposed, during the last session of Congress, to the Constitution of th
Letters from George Washintgon and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #590295
October 31, 1804
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, October 31, 1804 The front page begins the article from Major W. Jackson in which he has provided two letter that he had received from George Washington, one upon his is expiration of his military service and the other when he was leaving the Washington family to enter his law practice. Each letter is signed in type: GEO. WASHINGTON. Another le... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
January 1, 1805
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1802-1808 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era... as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy. Nice condition. The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you will receive, but actually dates vary within the years noted.... See More
Burr & Hamilton associates charged...
Item #551011
January 15, 1805
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, January 15, 1805
* re. Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton
* duel and death
A page 2 report from "New York, Jan. 9, states: "At Court...held...at...city hall...in New-york...William P. Van Ness, Esq. was tried and convicted of being the bearer of a challenge from the Vice-President ...to the late General Hamilton, and for aidin... See More
1805 Aaron Burr....
Item #213425
February 2, 1805
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, February 2, 1805
* Aaron Burr
* Re. Murder Trial
* Alexander Hamilton
On page 2 under National Legislature is a report stating that: The House was informed, that the Senate, in consequence of the absence of the Vice-President...had appointed Mr. Anderson, President, pro hoc vice. Mr. Burr, it is said, has set off for New-Jersey, to take his tria
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* Aaron Burr
* Re. Murder Trial
* Alexander Hamilton
On page 2 under National Legislature is a report stating that: The House was informed, that the Senate, in consequence of the absence of the Vice-President...had appointed Mr. Anderson, President, pro hoc vice. Mr. Burr, it is said, has set off for New-Jersey, to take his tria
Osage Indians 1805....
Item #215926
May 25, 1805
EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE, Philadelphia, May 25, 1805
* Osage Indians - Wabash River
* Osage Indians - Wabash River
A back page report states that a council of 500 Indians met at the mouth of the Wabash River to consider going to war with the Osage Indians, plus mention that President Jefferson might use his resources to prevent any hostilities. Other news of the day. Quarto-size, 8 p
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James Madison in 1805....
Item #222282
August 22, 1805
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 22, 1805
* James Madison
* Early Charleston, South Carolina
* James Madison
* Early Charleston, South Carolina
Page 2 has a reply to a memorial and remonstrance from the South Carolina Insurance Company concerning the violation of laws and the predatory conduct of French privateers off Charleston bar, signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day includes: "Mr. Jefferson's Adminis
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Battle of Trafalgar...
Item #559755
December 23, 1805
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Massachusetts, December 23, 1805 This title has one of the nicest mastheads of the early 19th century (see). The masthead has ornate writing and an engraving that features a variation of the Great Seal and an Indian, and a banner inscribed with the state motto: "Ense Petit Placidam Sub Libertate Quitem" ('By the sword we seek peace but only un... See More
Oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States...
Item #559596
January 1, 1806
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, 1806-1810 A lot of eight issues of the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. Each with occasional foxing; otherwise nice. Great to have from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The image shows the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the specified time-frame.... See More
James Madison on impressment of American seamen......
Item #210047
February 12, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 12, 1806 On pg. 2 under National Legislature is a notable Report from Sec. of State James Madison concerning British interference with commercial shipping and the impressment of American seamen, signed in type: James Madison. Other news includes: "Counterfeit Bills" "St. Domingo Trade" "Fatal Accident" and much more. Lite general... See More
James Madison on impressment of American seamen......
Item #597610
February 12, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 12, 1806 Page 2 has under "National Legislature" a notable "Report" from Sec. of State James Madison concerning British interference with commercial shipping and the impressment of American seamen, signed in type: James Madison. Other news includes: "Counterfeit Bills" "St. Domingo Trade" "Fatal Accident" and ... See More
James Madison in 1806...
Item #219925
March 24, 1806
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, March 24, 1806.
* American Seaman James Madison Act
Pg. 3 has: Report Of the Secretary of State on the Impressment of American Seaman by British vessels. Report is signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day with advertisements. Area of rubbing in unrelated content on this page.
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* American Seaman James Madison Act
Pg. 3 has: Report Of the Secretary of State on the Impressment of American Seaman by British vessels. Report is signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day with advertisements. Area of rubbing in unrelated content on this page.
Thomas Jefferson and James Madison signatures...
Item #581241
April 9, 1806
NEW-YORK HERALD, New York, April 9, 1806 The front page report begins "More 'secrets worth knowing.' By the ministeral paper of this morning, we perceive that the injunction of secrecy as to the late proceedings of congress it taken off, but the particulars, occupying eight columns, cannot be given in one paper. We shall republish them as soon as possible; in the mean time we ca... See More
Fire in Relief Alley...
Item #557562
May 17, 1806
EVENING FIRE-SIDE; OR LITERARY MISCELLANY, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 17, 1806
* Fire in Relief Alley
* Thomas Jefferson
Has mostly literary-related content, but also, on the bkpg., a "Summary Of Intelligence" that includes a report about a "dreadful" fire in Philadelphia along Relief Alley.
From "Washington City" is word that: "The President of ... See More
Death of a Supreme Court Justice...
Item #554740
September 18, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, September 18, 1806
* Death of Supreme Court justice Paterson
* New Jersey governor
Among the page 2 "Deaths" is one that reads, in part: "...at the mansion house of Stephen Van Renselaer, Esq. after a lingering illness...the honorable William Patterson [sic], one of the associate Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States...".
Other news of the da... See More
Thomas Jefferson Act...
Item #208673
October 4, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1806 On the front page under Laws of the United States is: AN ACT, To Prohibit the Importation of Certain Good, Wares, and Merchandise, signed in type: TH: Jefferson. Second leaf has an archival mend to a tear in the outer margin, some foxing.
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #180083
January 1, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
Prices of goods in 1807...
Item #598435
January 5, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 5, 1807 Page 2 has: "Letter II To His Excellency Thomas Jefferson" and "Western Rebellion" which concerns the actions of Aaron Burr. Most of the back page is taken up with a huge chart of: "Wholesale Prices Current at Boston".
Four pages, nice condition.
Robert Fulton 1807 Invention....
Item #215318
July 23, 1807
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1807
* Robert Fulton invention
Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec. of War and others "...attended at Ft. Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day. Other news of the day in
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* Robert Fulton invention
Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec. of War and others "...attended at Ft. Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day. Other news of the day in
Thomas Jefferson proclamation...
Item #570751
October 28, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 28, 1807. The front page of this issue features a Proclamation on Army deserters which is signed in type: TH: JEFFERSON and James Madison, Sec'ry of State. Other news, illustrated ship ads and advertisements of the day are within this issue as well.
This untrimmed issue is complete in four pages measuring approximately 13.5 x 20 inches, does ... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559591
January 1, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1808-1809 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and condition of the issu... See More
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