Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Early report of Davy Crockett in Congress...
Item #647965
April 10, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 10, 1830 Among the lengthy reports from Congress is a portion reading: "...Mr. Crockett moved to strike out the appropriation for West Point, and asked for the ayes and noes. An unsuccessful motion to adjourn was then made..." with just a bit more (see photos).
Among other reports in this issue are:
* General Harrison" with a... See More
The census to county slaves...
Item #217451
April 17, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 17, 1830 Over 2 pages are taken up with: "Census of 1830" which is: "An act, to provide for taking the fifth census or enumeration of the inhabitants of the United States." & which includes the census schedule with a chart of the various categories to be counted including: "Slaves" and "Free Colored Persons&q... See More
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
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
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
President Jackson's Proclamation...
Item #601582
October 19, 1830
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 19, 1830
* Masonic - Masons
Items include: "The Gold Region" "Masonic Celebration" and page 3 has a lengthy: "By the President of the U. State of America A Proclamation" concerning navigation, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice.... See More
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #578772
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 11, 1830
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
The prime feature of this issue would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message", being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed &... See More
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
Andy Jackson and Martin Van Buren...
Item #618116
January 24, 1831
THE UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington City, Jan. 24, 1831 The top of page 2 has a letter signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. Also a lengthier letter signed by the Secretary of State: M. Van Buren.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, damp stain to an upper corner, nice.
Andew Jackson wanted for a 2nd term as President...
Item #598150
January 29, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Jan. 29, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
The front page has an item: "Gen. Jackson" which notes: "...it should be the will of the nation to call on the president to serve a second term....he will not decline the summons..." with a bit more. Inside pages have much reporting from Congress.
Complete in 16 pages, 6... See More
Discussion of the Seminole Indian War...
Item #656652
March 5, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1831 Fourteen of the 24 pages of this issue are taken up with: "Correspondence Between Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun" most of it relating to the Seminole Indian War. Included are 7 letters signed: Andrew Jackson, 9 letters signed: J.C. Calhoun, and 2 letters signed: James Monroe plus one by John Quincy Adams.
Complete in 24... See More
New schooners for the U.S. Navy...
Item #588876
March 22, 1831
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, March 22, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* United States Navy
The front page has five Acts of Congress, the first of which is signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. The last is: "An Act to authorize the construction of three schooners for the naval service of the United States." with details (see photos). Also on t... See More
Concerning the Choctaw Indian Treaty...
Item #647579
April 9, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 9, 1831 The report headed: "Choctaw Treaty" is not the text of it but information concerning it including 3 letters each signed in type: Andrew Jackson. This report takes 1 1/2 pages. Also "Chesapeake & Ohio Canal" much text on: "Congressional Reports".
Complete in 24 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very... See More
1831 Martin Van Buren & Andrew Jackson Letters...
Item #211575
April 30, 1831
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., April 30, 1831 On pg. 3 under Resignation Of The Cabinet is the letter of resignation from the Secretary of State to the President, signed in type: M. Van Buren. The Presidents cordial reply is signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day includes: "From Key West" "Murder" "The Demon Ship" and much more. 4 pages in nice condition.
Andrew Jackson...
Item #208818
May 7, 1831
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., May 7, 1831. On the front page under Resignation of the Cabinet are the resignation letters of War Sec. Eaton, Treasury Sec. Ingram and Navy Sec. Branch, signed in type by each, with President Jacksons responses, each signed in type: Andrew Jackson. 4 pages in nice condition.
Andrew Jackson Treaty...
Item #206603
June 13, 1831
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord NH June 13, 1831 On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is "A Proclamation" concerning a "Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United States and His Majesty the Emperor of Austria". Includes the articles of the treaty, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Occasional foxing.
Cherokee Indians... Major Eaton...
Item #571048
June 28, 1831
NATIONAL GAZETTE AND LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, June 28, 1831 The front page of this issue features the resignation of Jn. Macpherson Berrien from the office of Attorney General followed by the letter of acceptance from Andrew Jackson (signed in type). Other news of the day and advertisements. Also on the front page is the letter which J. H. Eaton had published in The Globe... See More
On Andrew Jackson as the next President...
Item #598243
July 30, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 30, 1831 Inside has: "To the People of the United States--On the Next Presidential Election" which reports on Andrew Jackson as a candidate (see).
Complete in 20 pages, 6 by 9 1/2 inches, nice condition.
This newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As noted in W... See More
William Garrison... Davy Crockett... George Washington...
Item #620536
October 22, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 22, 1831
* re. Anti-slavery publication "Liberator"
* Davy Crockett & George Washington
The bottom of the front page has a small article beginning: "I have received a copy of the 'Liberator', and come in for a share of the editor's reproof for having said that 'a sudden emancipation of the slaves, either... See More
Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...
Item #657082
December 8, 1831
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 8, 1831 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: Andrew Jackson. It is headed: "MESSAGE From The President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress...".
As was typical with this annual tradition, President Jackson reviewed the events of the year ad... See More
Andrew Jackson's State-of-the-Union address...
Item #652403
December 10, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1831 Of special note is the complete & lengthy text of President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address which occupies the last four pages, signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson. In it he reviews all that transpired in 1831.
Also of interest is a complete listing of the "House of Representatives" in 1831, stat... See More
Andrew Jackson's State of the Union Address...
Item #206680
December 12, 1831
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 12, 1831 The " Message" from the President to Congress takes much of pg. 2, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Bit of lite rubbing in the message, stray writing above the masthead "bleeds" through to pg. 2, occasional foxing.
Item #150357
December 14, 1831
BADGER'S WEEKLY MESSENGER, Clinton Hall, N.Y., Dec. 14, 1831 Over half of the ftpg. has the: "Message" signed: Andrew Jackson. Good.
The Jews & Christianity... Andy Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #639131
December 14, 1831
BOSTON RECORDER, Dec. 14, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
* Jews & Christianity relation
The front page has about half a column headed: "The Jews--Their Relation to Christianity". Pages 2 and 3 contain the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never boun... See More
Henry Clay for President...
Item #151247
December 20, 1831
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Dec. 20, 1831 Pg. 2 has a letter signed: H. Clay, concerning his possible nomination for President. More on him on pg. 3 as well. Some scattered foxing, generally nice. Folio-size, 4 pages.
Henry Clay nominiated for President...
Item #644838
December 24, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 24, 1831 Under the article "National Republican Convention" is the letter which Henry Clay had written to the chair. "...After the letter had been read, Mr. Livingston, of New York, rose, and after some pertinent and eloquent remarks, nominated Henry Clay, which was received with loud and reiterated plaudits...". T... See More
Andrew Jackson in 1832...
Item #219656
January 30, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 30, 1832.
* Andrew Jackson
* Andrew Jackson
* The Sugar Tax
Beginning at the bottom of the last column on the front page is a letter from the citizens of Philadelphia presenting a set of astral lamps made of coal to the President. Concludes on page 2, followed by a gracious reply signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day includes: "The Sugar T
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Slave uprising in Jamaica...
Item #650281
February 25, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 25, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Jamaica" with the report beginning: "We have awful details of the late proceedings of the slaves in this island One hundred and fifty estates had been laid waste by fire...More than two thousand slaves had been killed or executed--hung up by scores, and without ... See More
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
Andrew Jackson 1832 Act....
Item #219422
May 25, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, May 25, 1832
* Andrew Jackson census act
Pg. 2 has: An Act for the apportionment of Representatives among the several States, according to the fifth census. Act is signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day includes: "Sierra Leone" "Latest From Mexico" "A Storm in the Chesapeake" and more. Some vertical creasing, irregul
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* Andrew Jackson census act
Pg. 2 has: An Act for the apportionment of Representatives among the several States, according to the fifth census. Act is signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Other news of the day includes: "Sierra Leone" "Latest From Mexico" "A Storm in the Chesapeake" and more. Some vertical creasing, irregul
Act signed by Andrew Jackson...
Item #557139
July 2, 1832
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, from Concord, New Hampshire, dated July 2, 1832
* President Andrew Jackson act
* Early Indiana mention
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act for altering the times of holding the District Court of the United States for the District of Indiana...", signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other news of the day with ... See More
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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* 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
Last signer of the Declaration of Independence dies... Jackson re-elected...
Item #650299
November 17, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 17, 1832 The front page has a lengthy editorial which begins:
"The presidential election has so far proceeded as to render the result certain, that "Andrew Jackson of Tennessee" will be re-elected president, and 'Martin Van Buren, of New York', be elected vice president of the United States--if they shall ... See More
On the Presidential election... death of Sir Walter Scott...
Item #611161
November 24, 1832
NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 24, 1832
* Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet death
* Andrew Jackson presidential election
Among the articles are: "Sir Walter Scott" concerning his death & memorial, plus another article: "Sir Walter Scott (see); much reporting on the: "Elections" for President with many charts by state and county; "Progress of the Cho... See More
1832 Andrew Jackson...
Item #212969
December 3, 1832
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 3, 1832.
* Andrew Jackson
* 1832 Election
The back page has a poem about Andrew Jackson: The Patriot President. Tune-- Whall be King but Charley.
News of the day includes: "Louisiana Election" "Presidential Election" "Federal Calculation" and much more. 8 pages in nice condition.
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* Andrew Jackson
* 1832 Election
The back page has a poem about Andrew Jackson: The Patriot President. Tune-- Whall be King but Charley.
News of the day includes: "Louisiana Election" "Presidential Election" "Federal Calculation" and much more. 8 pages in nice condition.
Jackson's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...
Item #657083
December 6, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 1832 Almost the entire front page is taken up with the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: Andrew Jackson. As was typical with this annual tradition, President Jackson reviewed the events of the year addressing the broad scope of work which concerned the nation in 1832.
The document is headed: "Messag... See More
President Andrew Jackson... type signature...
Item #552566
December 8, 1832
EVENING POST, New York, NY, December 8, 1832.
* President Andrew Jackson...
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has a message from the President to the Senate explaining why he returned a bill that provided for "...the settlement of claims of States, for interest on advance to the United States...", signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other news of the day with many ads.
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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
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
Jackson's defining document in the Nullification Crisis...
Item #656606
January 18, 1833
SUPPLEMENT TO THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 1833
* President Andrew Jackson message
* Nullification Crisis re. South Carolina
An interesting single sheet printed on tissue paper quality newsprint; very thin. Save for a few ads on the back side the entire issue is taken up with the: "MESSAGE Of the President of the United States to both Houses of Congress, ... See More
The Tariff Bill of 1833... Jackson's Force Bill...
Item #620151
March 16, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 16, 1833 Among the articles is: "The New Tariff Law" which is discussion of it taking 2 pages, with several reports, and includes: "...The great objects are to abolish the protective policy, and to reduce the revenue to the legitimate wants of the government. Both of these objects will be accomplished by this measure..." and al... See More
Andrew Jackson...
Item #545615
March 19, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, March 19, 1833
* Andrew Jackson...
* re: invitation to visit Hartford, Connecticut...
Page 2 has a reply from the President concerning an invitation from the citizens of Hartford, stating he would visit there soon when his schedule would permit, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other news of the day with ads. 4 pages in nice condition.... See More
Andrew Jackson New York City visit...
Item #553006
June 18, 1833
EVENING POST, New York, NY, June 18, 1833
* Andrew Jackson New York City visit
* 19th century original reading
On page 2 under "Progress of the President" is a detailed report about Andrew Jackson's visit to New York City. Parts of the report describe his appearance and more.
Other news of the day throughout.
4 page in good condition.... See More
Praise for Colonel Davy Crockett...
Item #651854
September 7, 1833
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1833 An inside page has an article with small heading: "Col. Crockett" which begins: "A great deal has been said in the newspapers concerning col. Crockett, who has been again elected a member of congress from Tennessee. It was the misfortune of the colonel to have received no school education in his youth, and since to have ha... See More
Princeton College in 1833....
Item #219375
November 16, 1833
EVENING POST, N.Y., Nov. 16, 1833.
* Andrew Jackson
* Princeton university
An item on page 2 says: President Jackson has presented to Princeton College, for its museum, a collection of insects from South America, which is...very valuable, and as adding considerably to the interest of the entomological department. Other news of the day includes: "Italian Opera" "Latest From M
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* Andrew Jackson
* Princeton university
An item on page 2 says: President Jackson has presented to Princeton College, for its museum, a collection of insects from South America, which is...very valuable, and as adding considerably to the interest of the entomological department. Other news of the day includes: "Italian Opera" "Latest From M
Jackson's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...
Item #657086
December 5, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1833 Almost the entire back page is taken up with the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: Andrew Jackson. It is headed: "MESSAGE From The President of the United States to Both Houses...".
As was typical with this annual tradition, President Jackson reviewed the events of the year... See More
Death threat against President Andrew Jackson...
Item #638130
February 22, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1834 Inside contains: "Anonymous Letters!" which contains several concerning the assassination plot against President Jackson, one beginning: "This is to inform you that I, one of a number of young men of this city who have conspired your death, unknown to my colleagues, write this to warm you of this plot..." and another in... See More
Death threat against President Andrew Jackson...
Item #654193
February 22, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1834 Inside contains: "Anonymous Letters!" which contains several concerning the assassination plot against President Jackson, one beginning: "This is to inform you that I, one of a number of young men of this city who have conspired your death, unknown to my colleagues, write this to warm you of this plot..." and another in... See More
Davy Crockett, the polished speaker...
Item #653260
May 3, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 3, 1834 An inside page has a fascinating item extolling the oratory abilities of Colonel Davy Crockett in Congress, reading in part: "...And so the debate run on, as water runs down a hill, or the fountain flows in front of the capitol--but there was not much in it--till col. Crockett arose. Now every pen was dropped--every head was aroused--ev... See More
On the death of LaFayette...
Item #656914
June 28, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1834
* In memory of LaFayette : on LaFayette's death
The very top of the front page has an. item which includes: "...senate appointed a committee of 13 & the house of representatives a committee of 24 to consider & report what token of affection ought to be paid to the memory of Lafayette..." with just a bit more... See More
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