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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
Thomas Jefferson in 1808....
Item #217564
August 30, 1808
THE BALANCE, Hudson, New York, Aug. 30, 1808
* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
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* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
Mourning the embargo anniversary in 1808...
Item #559702
December 22, 1808
BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, December 22, 1808
* The Embargo Act of 1807 anniversary & mourning
* Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has two interesting items. The first, from the Newburyport Herald, concerns a "Publick Mourning" to mark the first anniversary of the trade embargo enacted by President Jefferson and Congress on December 18, 1807: "Thursday next (this day) com... See More
The late correspondence of John Adam's...
Item #594236
January 1, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1809 A "typical" newspaper of the day with various news and advertisements. However, the issue has the front page printing of one of a series of letters, "Correspondence Of The Late President Adams", with his block type signature, John Adams. Other news of the day with period advertising throughout.
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The Electoral Vote...
Item #554817
February 12, 1809
NEW YORK HERALD, from New York, dated February 15, 1809
* The electoral vote
* James Madison
On page 2 under "Congress" is a report: "National Election" that says the Senate & House met "in convention" to examine the votes.
Lists the official results, showing Madison with 122 electoral votes & Pinckney with 47. Concludes by stating: "...The Pre... See More
James Madison in 1809.....
Item #222209
April 26, 1809
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 26, 1809.
* James Madison proclamation
* Embargo Act
Page 3 has A Proclamation issued by the President suspending the Embargo Act and permitting trade with England, signed in type: James Madison. On the back page has a poem: Lamentations Of The Nonintercourse Act. Bit of very lite rubbing in the act, occasional foxing.
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* James Madison proclamation
* Embargo Act
Page 3 has A Proclamation issued by the President suspending the Embargo Act and permitting trade with England, signed in type: James Madison. On the back page has a poem: Lamentations Of The Nonintercourse Act. Bit of very lite rubbing in the act, occasional foxing.
James Monroe Message 1809...
Item #215097
May 31, 1809
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 31, 1809.
* James Madison
* Presidential Message
* James Madison
* Presidential Message
* First meeting of the House of Representatives
On page 2 under Congressional Affairs is: Eleventh Congress First Session House Of Representatives. Some details about the session followed by a Message to Congress, signed in type: James Madison.
Other news of the day includes
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Other news of the day includes
Death of Thomas Paine...
Item #556983
June 16, 1809
NEW-YORK HERALD, June 16, 1809
* Thomas Paine's death
Page 2 has an obituary: "Died, on ...the 8th inst....THOMAS PAINE, author of the Crisis, Rights of Man, &c..." plus mention of his desire to be buried in a Quaker cemetery but was denied due to his "deistical opinions" & a bit more. Other news of the day with a few ads throughout. Has a 1 by 2 1/2 in... See More
Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine...
Item #555540
July 1, 1809
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1809
* Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine
The obituary listing inside includes: "In Guppendorff, aged 76, Joseph Haydn, the celebrated composer... justly considered as the Father of Musick in our day..." with a bit more about his career. On the opposite page is a report: "At New York, the notorious Thomas Pain [sic]; whose death is ... See More
A new coach for Mrs. Madison...
Item #544893
August 12, 1809
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 12, 1809
* Early President travel coach
* James Madison - Dolly
A pg. 2 report says: "Philadelphia is becoming the mart of elegant and useful manufactures. A very superb Travelling Coach, ordered by Mrs. Madison, the President's lady, to be built in that city, passed through Baltimore, a short time since for Washington."
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Madison reinstates the Non-Intercourse Act...
Item #562150
August 17, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 17, 1809 (Please note: that the date on the issue contains a typo August 17, 1089 but the correct date is also confirmed on the inside of the issue.) Page 2 has "A Proclamation" issued by the President of the United States reinstating the Non-Intercourse Act, which prohibited any trade with England and France because o... See More
John Adams correspondence and signatures (3)...
Item #571764
September 13, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Boston, Massachusetts, September 13, 1809 The front page of the issue contains the continued "Correspondence of the Late President Adams", taking more than 2 1/2 columns (see images). Included are three block type signatures, John Adams. Included are various shipping notices and ads providing the contemporary context for the "correspondence".&nbs... See More
General Anthony Wayne's funeral...
Item #571918
November 1, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 1, 1809 A pg. 2 report says: "The remains of the late General Anthony Wayne, which had been deposited in the neighbourhood of Lake Erie, have been removed by Isaac Wayne, Esq., the son of that illustrious Pennsylvanian, to Radnor Church, in the county of Chester..., and that the Pa. Society of the Cincinnati appropriated $500 for a monument in his memory." Also... See More
Thomas Jefferson poem...
Item #213791
November 20, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Nov. 20, 1809
* Thomas Jefferson
* Luzerne County Pennsylvania
On the back page under Poetry is a poem from Luzerne County (Penn.) headed: Thomas Jefferson. Poem exalts Jefferson and is critical of his detractors.
News of the day with several interesting advertisements. A bit irregular at the spine, otherwise in good condition.
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* Thomas Jefferson
* Luzerne County Pennsylvania
On the back page under Poetry is a poem from Luzerne County (Penn.) headed: Thomas Jefferson. Poem exalts Jefferson and is critical of his detractors.
News of the day with several interesting advertisements. A bit irregular at the spine, otherwise in good condition.
James Madison In 1809...
Item #213465
December 4, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Boston, Dec. 4, 1809. Page 2 has the Presidents annual Message to Congress, signed in type: JAMES MADISON. Has an area of lite dampstaining with a bit in this content, plus a larger area of lite dampstaining in unrelated content, has a piece missing at the spine and archival mends to two tears at the spine. Untrimmed.
The annual message of President James Madison...
Item #553741
December 5, 1809
THE REPERTORY, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 5, 1809
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
On pages 2 under "Congress of the United States" is a brief report dated "Wednesday, Nov. 29" that says: "At 12 o'clock this day, agreeably...the President communicated the following MESSAGE..." Hereafter is the text of the President's messag... See More
James Madison signature...
Item #150263
February 24, 1810
THE COLUMBIAN (For The Country), New York, February 24, 1810 Ftpg. has a short introductory note for the article "Navigation of the Mobile" signed in type by: James Madison. Other news of the day and advertisements are within.
This is complete in four pages with a slight irregular left margin and a small hole in masthead, otherwise in good condition.
Thomas Jefferson sued...
Item #552439
June 6, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 6, 1810
* Thomas Jefferson
A page 2 report from "Virginia" datelined "Richmond, May 23, 1810" says: "We are informed, that in the progress of the 'action of trespass on the case' brought by E. Livingston against Thomas Jefferson, the Federal Court for this district, has ruled the plaintiff to give security for ... See More
Independence of South America... Thomas Paine... Masonic...
Item #572222
June 9, 1810
THE COLUMBIAN (FOR THE COUNTRY), New York, June 9, 1810 Page two carries the report "SPANISH AMERICA - DECLARED INDEPENDENT" The report begins "It has pleased Almighty God to grant to every country alike the natural right of its own sovereignty...AND WE ARE DETERMINED NO LONGER TO SUBMIT TO THE DOMINATION OF ANY EUROPEAN OR FOREIGN POWER WHATEVER...We the Spanish provinces in ... See More
President James Madison...
Item #541176
August 1, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 1, 1810
* President James Madison act
The front page has "An Act Authorizing a loan of Money, for a sum not exceeding the amount of the Principal of the Public Debt reimbursable during the year one thousand eight hundred and ten...", signed in type: James Madison.
Other news of the day with several advertisements.
Minor crease in the text of... See More
1810 Trade with France Resumes.....
Item #215364
November 12, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Nov. 12, 1810.
* Trade with France resumes
* President James Madison proclamation
* Trade with France resumes
* President James Madison proclamation
The front page has A Proclamation reinstating trade with France, signed in type: James Madison. Madison did so because he thought the Berlin and Milan Decrees had been rescinded by France. Such was not the case and the French continued to harass American shipping
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1810 James Madison & The French...
Item #212900
November 14, 1810
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 14, 1810.
* James Madison
* Trade With France & U.K.
Page 2 has A Proclamation which reinstated trade with France and forbade any trade with Great Britain, signed in type: James Madison. Believing that Napoleon had rescinded the Berlin and Milan Decrees, Madison issued the aforementioned proclamation. He was, however, deceived by the French, and
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* James Madison
* Trade With France & U.K.
Page 2 has A Proclamation which reinstated trade with France and forbade any trade with Great Britain, signed in type: James Madison. Believing that Napoleon had rescinded the Berlin and Milan Decrees, Madison issued the aforementioned proclamation. He was, however, deceived by the French, and
Trade reinstated with France... Madison deceived...
Item #562174
November 14, 1810
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, November 14, 1810
* Trade w/ France reinstated
* President James Madison
On page 2 under "United Columbia" is "A Proclamation" issued by the President reinstating trade with France and forbidding American trade with Great Britain, signed in type: James Madison.
Madison did so with the belief that the Berlin and Mi... See More
1811 James Madison...
Item #588135
January 12, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 1811 As would be expected from this title, a considerable amount of reporting from Congress including all of pages 1 & 2. Pg. 3 has "An Act..." of Congress for the relief of distressed seamen, signed in type: James Madison (bit close-trimmed here: see). The back page has a "$100 Reward" ad for a runaway mulatto slave,... See More
1811 James Madison Message....
Item #211254
January 22, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Jan. 22, 1811 A brief page 2 message signed in type by James Madison transmits a report to Congress from the Surveyor of public buildings of the United States. Surveyors report is quite detailed and is signed in type: B. Henry Latrobe. Other news of the day with some advertisements. Occasional foxing, otherwise in good condition. 4 pages.
French Decrees - 1811 James Monroe...
Item #212968
February 8, 1811
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Feb. 8, 1811.
* French Decrees
* Berlin & Milan
* 1811 James Monore
Page 2 has: French Decrees Still In Operation Important Documents which contains a Message from the President presenting Congress with two letters from the charge daffaires at Paris, concerning the status of the controversial Milan and Berlin Decrees, signed in type: James Madison. He
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* French Decrees
* Berlin & Milan
* 1811 James Monore
Page 2 has: French Decrees Still In Operation Important Documents which contains a Message from the President presenting Congress with two letters from the charge daffaires at Paris, concerning the status of the controversial Milan and Berlin Decrees, signed in type: James Madison. He
Church and State Article....
Item #213358
March 9, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, from Boston, dated March 9, 1811.
* Separation Of Church And State
* 1811 Original Report
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under National Legislature that mentions not only a rare veto by the President, but also concerned a religious establishment issue. The report says: The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi
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* Separation Of Church And State
* 1811 Original Report
* James Madison
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under National Legislature that mentions not only a rare veto by the President, but also concerned a religious establishment issue. The report says: The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi
James Madison acts in 1811....
Item #222211
March 9, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 9, 1811.
* Many James Madison acts in one issue
Taking all of the front page and page 2, and concluding on pg. 3 are eight Acts each signed in type: James Madison. One of the acts on pg. 3 extends the time for completing the third census. Some lite rubbing, lite margin stains, otherwise in good condition.
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* Many James Madison acts in one issue
Taking all of the front page and page 2, and concluding on pg. 3 are eight Acts each signed in type: James Madison. One of the acts on pg. 3 extends the time for completing the third census. Some lite rubbing, lite margin stains, otherwise in good condition.
Interesting "Church And State" item...
Item #548391
March 12, 1811
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, March 12, 1811
* Church and State
* President James Madison
* Early 19th century original from America
On page 2 under "National Legislature" is a rather inconspicuous report that mentions not only a rare veto by the President, but also concerned a religious establishment issue. The report says: "The bill for ... See More
James Madison declaration... U.S. census...
Item #201241
June 14, 1811
UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington City, June 14, 1811 The back page has a declaration issued by the President suspending certain building regulations in the city of Washington, signed in type: James Madison.
Lite staining and occasional foxing at the corners, lite foxing to unrelated text on the back page.
Lite staining and occasional foxing at the corners, lite foxing to unrelated text on the back page.
The President responds...
Item #587083
June 15, 1811
NEW YORK HERALD, June 15, 1811
* President James Madison
Page 3 has a letter "To James Madison, President of the United States..." from the town of New Haven, with the: "President's Answer" taking most of a column & signed in type: James Madison. Page 3 also has a very nice illustrated coach ad (see photos).
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, n... See More
"Extra" containing Honorable Robert's Smith's address to the People...
Item #150675
July 3, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, Massachusetts, July 3, 1811 A four page extra containing the "Hon. Robert's Smith's Address To the People of the United States" being his explanation that led to his resignation as Secretary of State. Sources say that he was actually dismissed by President Madison.
Complete in four pages measuring 15 by 10 inches, untrimmed and in good conditi... See More
James Madison and Wellington...
Item #595145
July 13, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, July 13, 1811 Pages 2 and 3 contain three documents, each signed in type by the President: James Madison (see for portions). Also a lengthy letter on the: "Battle of Agueda" signed by: Wellington.
Four page, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing near the top, nice condition.
Death of Richard Bache...
Item #538180
August 6, 1811
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Aug. 6, 1811
* Richard Bache's death
Among the pg. 3 deaths is a listing that says: In Burlington, Richard Bache Esq. He married the only daughter of Dr. Franklin, and was the father of Benjamin Franklin Bache, the first editor of the Aurora.
Other news of the day with some advertisements. Minor foxing, otherwise in good condition.... 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
Jefferson mocked...
Item #555223
September 3, 1811
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, September 3, 1811
* Thomas Jefferson mocked
A page 3 item under "Jefferson's Tour" mocks the former President: "It is said that the ex-President Jefferson is making arrangements for a journey to the eastward....'What is his object.?' We are told that he has been nominated by Red Breeches, Chief of the Penobscot tribe of Indians, as hi... See More
1811 James Madison Property for sale ad....
Item #544876
September 10, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 10, 1811.
* James Madison's property for sale...
* James Madison's property for sale...
* Slaves Auction...
The back page has an ad: For Sale, The following valuable property, low for Cash or Negroes at Valuation. The three story house occupied by James Madison, Esq. and now in possession of Mr. O. Pollack... and more. Also contains many reward ads for a runaway Negroes.
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Death of Thomas Jefferson's sister...
Item #544349
September 25, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, September 25, 1811
* Death of Thomas Jefferson's sister
Listed among the page 2 "Deaths" is one stating: "In Dulora, (Va.) Mrs. MARTHA, widow of Dabney Carr, and sister to Th. Jefferson, late Pres'dt of U.S....64." Other news of the day includes: "Recent Commencements" "Maryland Senators" "Nw Courts Of Se... See More
Death of Thomas Jefferson's sister...
Item #554099
September 25, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 25, 1811
* Martha Jefferson Carr death
* President Thomas Jefferson's younger sister
On page 2 under "Deaths" is an obituary that reads: "In Dulara, (Va.), Mrs. Martha, widow of Mr. Dabney Carr, and sister to Thomas Jefferson, late Pres'dt of the U.S., 64."
Other news of the day includes: "Recent Commencements&... See More
Item #150177
November 13, 1811
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 13, 1811 Pg. 2 has 'Message' signed in type: James Madison. Pgs. 1 & 2 list the members of the 'Twelfth Congress'. Mild dirtiness to the ftpg. and the edges, otherwise good. Untrimmed.
Battle of Tippecanoe... Lengthy & detailed account...
Item #563371
December 28, 1811
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison & more
Perhaps the prime content in this issue is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, headed: "Battle On The Wabash" and prefaced with: "...message from the President of the United States, enclosing governor Harrison's two letters...on the late engagement with the In... See More
1812 James Madison....
Item #220103
January 31, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., Jan. 31, 1812.
* James Madison Army Law
* Salem Massachusetts
On the front page under The New Army Law is: An Act To Raise And Additional Military Force. Takes two columns on the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day with some ads. Has a foxing spot in the first head, bit of lite rubbi
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* James Madison Army Law
* Salem Massachusetts
On the front page under The New Army Law is: An Act To Raise And Additional Military Force. Takes two columns on the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: James Madison. Other news of the day with some ads. Has a foxing spot in the first head, bit of lite rubbi
Participant in the Boston Tea Party...
Honorable military discharge by George Washington...
Item #589553
February 20, 1812
BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, February 20, 1812 The front page of this issue features a text-blocked article entitled "The War Worn Soldier" which was in response to an earlier article about Capt. Henry Purkitt (one of the youth participants in the Boston Tea Party) and his removal from an official position. In this article is his official honorable military discharge from serving... See More
War of 1812 shipping embargo....
Item #213357
April 7, 1812
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts , April 7, 1812 Page 3 has an atypically large head: "Another EMBARGO" and a brief report confirming the imposition of another embargo. Says the message reached Boston in 76 hours from Washington. Originally a 60-day embargo that was proposed by President Madison, it was changed to a 90-day embargo by moderate members of Congress who believed a peace
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The Embargo Act...
Item #215092
April 11, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1812 Page 2 has some great content concerning the Embargo, including a short statement signed by the President in which he requests that the "General Embargo" be enacted for 60 days (see), and this is followed by an item headed: "Embargo Law" which gives some details about an embargo, and then this is followed by the actual text of
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