Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Virginia should bail Jeffeson out from his financial difficulties...
Item #643675
February 18, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, 1826
* Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles
The top of the ftpg. has a report with thoughts that the state of Virginia to come to the aid of Thomas Jefferson: "...out to force upon him, as a free gift, a sum of money sufficient to relieve him from pecuniary embarrassment..." who was in dire financial trouble during the c... See More
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
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
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...
Item #217538
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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The back page has details about the Capitol building in
Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #618571
July 29, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 29, 1826 The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" and "Honor To The Illustrious Dead!" with various repor... See More
Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #619531
July 29, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 29, 1826 The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" and "Honor To The Illustrious Dead!" with various repor... See More
Boundry line between Georgia and Florida...
Item #556878
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
Thomas Jefferson in 1827.....
Item #220150
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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* 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
Short-lived campaign newspaper to electd Andrew Jackson...
Item #153124
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, 1828 This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor.&q... See More
Daniel Webster's wife dies...
Item #549252
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
Athenaeum Gallery was reopened... Daniel Webster...
Item #563393
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
Charles Carroll presents a copy of the Declaration of Independence...
Early Texas, slavery, and Indian disturbances...
Item #653258
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has, "CHARLES CARROLL," which gives details of the last surviving signor of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through ... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #644853
July 26, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 26, 1828 This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor... See More
Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...
Item #644278
November 22, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, November 22, 1828 One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a large majority of electors pledged to the support of gen. Andrew J... See More
Jackson's inaugural address... Stealing slaves...
Item #622574
March 16, 1829
CONNECTICUT OBSERVER, Hartford, March 16, 1829
* President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 3 has: "Inaugural Address" introduced with: "Delivered by Gen. Andrew Jackson, on being sworn into office as President of the United States, on the 4th of March, 1829." followed by the text of the historic address. Page 2 has: "Negro Stealing"... See More
A census of the Jews...
Item #622846
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).
Among the other reports in this issue a... See More
Reporting the death of John Jay...
Item #650578
May 23, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1829
* John Jay death
Page 6 has a brief & inconspicuous--yet notable--report of the death of John Jay, the nation's first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: "The venerable John Jay, formerly chief justice of the United States,, etc. died in Westchester county, New York, on Sunday last in the 85th year of his age. The New York pape... See More
Death of John Jay, the nation's first Chief Justice...
Item #622576
May 25, 1829
CONNECTICUT OBSERVER, Hartford, May 25, 1829
* John Jay death
The top of pg. 3 has: "Obituary" of the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, introduced as: "Died, on Sunday, the 17th inst. at Bedford in West Chester County, (N.Y.), the Honourable and Venerable JOHN JAY, at the advanced age of 84 years..." with much more, taking most of the column. Two very ... See More
Delaware & Chesapeake Canal...
Item #217840
June 3, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, June 3, 1829.
* Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
* Paul Revere
A pg. 3 report says the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal will be navigable by July 1st. The report describes the canal as ...one of the greatest works of human skill and ingenuity in the world; the greatest perpendicular of which is upwards of 76 feet, the whole lengthy four miles, and over the deepe
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* Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
* Paul Revere
A pg. 3 report says the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal will be navigable by July 1st. The report describes the canal as ...one of the greatest works of human skill and ingenuity in the world; the greatest perpendicular of which is upwards of 76 feet, the whole lengthy four miles, and over the deepe
Five issues, all with a Revere bell foundry advertisement...
Item #632760
June 16, 1829
THE RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, 1829 A lot of five issues, each containing on the back page a nice illustrated ad for the "Joseph W. Revere..." bell foundry. Joseph was one of the 16 children of Paul Revere who continued the business from his father. Each issue cleanly loose at the spine, scattered foxing, good condition. ... See More
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
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
Thoughts on buying Texas from Mexico, in 1829...
Item #659561
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
Andrew Jackson introduces what would become the Indian Removal Act & the resulting 'Trail of Tears'...
Item #656653
December 12, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 12, 1829 Certainly the prime feature is the full printing of the State of the Union Address given by President & signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson.
. In it he announces his controversial plan concerning the Native Americans which would be spelled out in the Indian Removal Act of 1830: "...I suggest...the propri... See More
Various Acts of Congress...
Item #616577
March 3, 1830
WORCESTER COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, March 3, 1830
* President Andrew Jackson
* USS Brandywine - Frigate
* United States Navy
Page 2 has: "Latest News From Mexico". The back page has nine Acts of Congress, the first being: "An Act making an Appropriation for Repairing & Fitting out the Frigate Brandywine" signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson.... See More
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
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
Making carpets in America... Andy Jackson Proclamation...
Item #649085
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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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
Early reports on the railroad system in the United States...
Item #598183
April 23, 1831
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, April 23, 1831 A brief report: "Liberia" reports that: "...The recaptured Africans have wonderfully improved..." (see). "The Cherokees" begins: "The Phoenix of the 26th contains further particulars of the oppressive operation of the laws of Georgia & cruel conduct of some of her citizens..." & more. A... 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...
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.
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