Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Preliminary Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War...
Item #641386
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1783 Certainly the prime content is the Preliminary Articles of Peace which lead to the formal end of the Revolutionary War. There were three treaties necessary: between England & France, between England & Spain, and between England and the 13 united colonies in America. This latter document was signed in Paris by Franklin, Adams, Jay, ... See More
Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #642354
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning America. Another article concerns the tune Yankee Doodle, particularly details on the presumed author of the famous tune (questionable) who had recently died. It notes: "Your readers, &a... See More
Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #657924
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning America. Another article is concerning Yankee Doodle, or more particularly is information on the presumed author of the famous tune (questionable) who had recently died. It notes: "Your ... See More
Washington's letter resigning as commander-in-chief...
Item #641376
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August & September, 1783 * General George Washington
* Farewell address to Continental Army
A 2 issue set. The August issue has a section headed: "Authentic Papers Relative to American Affairs" includes reference to learning of the Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War, and also includes a "Resolve" from Congre... See More
George Washington's Circular Letter stating his resignation...
Item #649447
August 12, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 12, 1783
* General George Washington
* Announces his resignation (circular letter)
* Commander-in-chief - Continental Army
Under the heading: "American News" on page 6 and concluding on page 8 is the complete printing of "A Circular Letter from his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of Ame... See More
Congress to meet in Princeton?
Item #651276
November 22, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1783 Page 3 has a report from Charleston concerning commerce. Also a dateline from Savannah. Then a report from Congress concerning the finances of the country which includes a document signed in type: Robert Morris. Also a dispatch: "That it had been formally debated in Congress at Prince-Town [Princeton] whether the delegates should return to Ph... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #641387
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a great foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is:... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #647193
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a geat foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is: ... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #647204
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it (see). The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), which is also accompanied by a geat foldout plate, more typically lacking.Another article of interest is: ... See More
Gifts to George Washington from Virginia...
Item #644294
May 1, 1785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1785 Among the articles within are: "Observations on a Tour Through the Island of Jersey" which is in the English Channel; "Anecdotes of Hogarth" "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Session of Parliament" "Original Letter form Dr. Johnston" & so much more.
Near the back is: "Intelligence..." with... See More
John Adams delivers his credentials to the King...
Item #625993
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 Among the articles are: "Curious Caves on the Elephanta Island" near India; "Epitaph Proposed by Dr. Fordyce for Samuel Johnson" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of the day, which includes a report: "This day John Adams, minister plenipotentiary from the... See More
Blacks to have rights of citizenship in New York ? Washington to move to England?
Item #650942
July 23, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1785
* General George Washington
* To move his residence to England ?
* Post American Revolutionary War
Page 2 has a report from New York with some news from the Assembly of the state which includes: "...very warm debates also have taken place upon the question of admitting Blacks, Mulattoes, Mustees, Quadroons...the the rights of citizens... See More
The ladies of Charleston... Map of a portion of Russia... Ben Franklin on the state of America...
Item #649133
July 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1786 Two pages are taken up with: "The Internal State of America, being a True Description of the Interest & Policy of that Vast Continent, by His Excellency Dr. Benj. Franklin, President of the State of Pennsylvania."
Both plates called for are present, one being a nice foldout map titled: "Chart of the Course of the Don and th... See More
John Hancock resigns as President of Congress...
Item #643047
August 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1786 Included is a: "Topographical Description of Hastings in Sussex", England, which also includes a nice foldout plate; "Jew's Harp"; much on the: "Summary of Proceedings in the Third Session of Parliament"; and so much more. News the back is almost a full page of reports headed: "American News". Amon... See More
Huge foldout plate... Burning water in Fincastle, Virginia...
Item #625997
September 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1786 A prime feature is the quite large 4 page foldout plate showing: "View of a Crescent as Planned...in St. George's Fields..." in London (see).
Included are a wide range of articles, and near the back are various news reports from the day which also includes: "American News" which reports of the "...discovery o... See More
Constitutional Convention begins & Washington is elected its President...
Item #652583
May 28, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 28, 1787
* Constitutional Convention begins
* George Washington elected 1st president
An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held. As such, this is likely the first newsp... See More
Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #633290
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787* Philadelphia printing of the Constitution
* John Quincy Adams's Harvard commencement address
This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created. Comment... See More
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #636777
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 * First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States
This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of h... See More
On Ben Franklin's water spouts, with a print...
Item #643620
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1788 * Benjamin Franklin on water spouts
* Post Revolutionary War era
Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Dr. Lindsay on Dr. Franklin's Doctrine of Water-spouts" which comments on Ben Franklin's work (see for portions). This article takes 2 1/2 pages and one of the plates includes prints of various water spo... See More
Famous Wedgwood slavery medal, Franklin's speech...
Item #643621
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1788 * Josiah Wedgwood's anti-slavery medallion
* Benjamin Franklin speech by James Wilson
The most notable content would be the full page plate which includes four images, one of which is a small print of the medal to slavery, titled: "Am I Not A Man And A Brother?" which shows a slave with his hands in chains. This is a... See More
Premature report of the death of Ben Franklin...
Item #644208
March 4, 1788
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1788
* Benjamin Franklin
* False death report
Page 2 has a curious item: "Letters are said to have been received from Philadelphia which mention that the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin died there about the middle of January last in the 78th year of his age. Many historian will soon be engaged to delineate his character...one of the most extra... See More
Premature report of the death of Ben Franklin....
Item #645503
March 4, 1788
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 4, 1788 Page 2 has a curious item: "Letters are said to have been received from Philadelphia which mention that the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin died there about the middle of January last in the 78th year of his age. Many historian will soon be engaged to delineate his character...one of the most extraordinary any age or country has produced..."... See More
Establishing a penal colony in Australia... Mention of Franklin...
Item #640612
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788 Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from Botany Bay, they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on the 13th of October last and expected to sail again about the middle of Nov. and to proceed directly for their place of destination. They were very hea... See More
Ben Franklin's donation...
Item #663756
October 25, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1788 Page 3 has an item noting: "We learn that Dr. Franklin a few days ago presented the Hon. Vice President Redick with 50 pounds as a donation to the Academy lately erected in Washington...". Other news reports from Boston, New York & Petersburg.
Four pages, very nice condition with 17 illus. ship ads on the ... See More
Handsome masthead from the year the American government was established...
Item #208507
THE DIARY; OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, 1789 This is a nice folio-size newspaper of 4 pages with untrimmed margins (uncommon) and a nice red-inked tax stamp in the lower right corner of the front page or page 3. Various news of the day plus ads as well. This is one of the less common British titles in our inventory, never held by us in 30 years, outside of our recent purchase. Minimal fold ... See More
The 1st African-American slave to formally practice medicine...
Item #660785
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), January, 1789 * James Derham, esteemed and promoted by Dr. Benjamin Rush - 1st African American (and slave) to officially practice medicine
* Thomas Fuller - an uneducated slave with incredible mathematical ability
* Reflections upon Lexington & Concord
The most noteworthy article begins on page 61 under the heading, "At a meeting of the ... See More
From the nation's capital during its founding year...
Item #640013
February 2, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 2, 1789 A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in less than 3 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are filled with ads, with news reports on page 2 including a fascinating article: "Extract from an Account of the Influence of the Military and Political events of the American Rev... See More
From the nation's capital during its founding year...
Item #640014
February 4, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 4, 1789 A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in less than 3 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are filled with ads, with news reports on page 2 including the conclusion of a fascinating article: "Extract from an Account of the Influence of the Military and Political events o... See More
George Washington elected President? Death of Ethan Allen...
Item #658385
February 28, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 28, 1789 Page 2 has an article beginning: "By information received from Kentucky we learn that many of the principal people of that district are warmly in favour of a separation from the union L& contend that it is injurious to the interests of that country to be connected with the Atlantick States..." with more.
The "Federal... See More
George Washington is elected President...
Item #655249
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789 * George Washington elected 1st president of U.S.
* Report from his Revolutionary War enemy (historic)
Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being elected the first President of the United States. The full text can be seen in... See More
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #655459
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 * President George Washington
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, wh... See More
Senate congratulates Washington on his election... Washington's letter to the Lutherans...
Item #659024
May 20, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 20, 1789 On pg. 2 under "Proceedings of Congress" are the proceedings the House of Representative from the first session of the first Congress under the Constitution. This Congressional coverage carries over to page 3 where there is interesting discussion from May 19 concerning the various Cabinet posts, including: "...the first obje... See More
Washington is elected President...
Item #662346
May 21, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 21, 1789
* George Washington's presidential election victory
An inside page has a very historic report, noting the election of George Washington as the very first President of the United States.
The full report can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "A letter from New York...says, 'That the Federal Congress was convened...w... See More
Martha Washington arrives in New York...
Item #652848
May 28, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 28, 1789
* Martha Washington's journey
* 1st First Lady joining the President
Page 2 has reporting of: "Congressional Intelligence" from the early months of the new federal government. Also a report beginning: "Yesterday arrived in this City from Mount Vernon, Mrs. WASHINGTON, the amiable consort of the President of the U. States.... See More
An advertisement concerning the "President's Household"...
Item #640022
May 30, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 30, 1789 Being from the nation's capital at the time, and from the very beginning of the new federal government (Washington was inaugurated April 30) it is not surprising this newspaper would have an ad on page 3 headed: "The President's Household" reading: "Whereas all servants and others, employed to procure provisions or supplies ... See More
First inauguration of George Washington...
Item #625459
July 16, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 16, 1789
* President George Washington
* First inauguration (historic)
Certainly one of the more desirable events to have in a period newspaper is the first inauguration of George Washington. American issues with such content are virtually unobtainable today, and reports in any newspapers worldwide are extremely uncommon.
Here is a nice report of t... See More
Pay set for the President and others...
Item #658461
July 22, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 22, 1789 Over half of the front page is taken up with an address "To the President of the United States" by the corporation of visitors & governours & faculty of Washington College in Maryland, to which: "The President's Answer" follows, signed by him in type: George Washington.
Also on the ftpg. &... See More
The Department of State is created...
Item #659060
July 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 29, 1789 Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
Holding true to this statement,... See More
The Department of State is created...
Item #660593
July 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 29, 1789
* Department of State creation
Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
Holdin... See More
Pay set for the President and Vice President...
Item #642646
October 24, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 24, 1789
* Salaries for president & V.P. set
* George Washington & John Adams
* Early United States government
Pages 2 & 3 contain an address: "To George Washington, President of the United States of America" from the Governor of Connecticut, upon Washington's visit to the state, to which he responded with an addr... See More
A letter from Ben Franklin...
Item #640622
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1789 of the "Gentleman's Magazine", London. This is the supplementary issue issued at the end of the year, with much of the content taken up with: "Parliamentary Proceedings of the Lords and Commons". Of special interest is a letter datelined from New York headed: "American Passport from Dr. Franklin for Captain Cook" which includes a... See More
A letter from Ben Franklin...
Item #651044
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1789 of the "Gentleman's Magazine", London. This is the supplementary issue issued at the end of the year, with much of the content taken up with: "Parliamentary Proceedings of the Lords and Commons". Of special interest is a letter datelined from New York headed: "American Passport from Dr. Franklin for Captain Cook" which includes a... See More
Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...
Item #651434
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 * Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America." The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and "Huds... See More
George Washington's signed response... Where to set the nation's capital?
Item #659278
March 20, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 20, 1790 Pages 1 & 2 have continuing coverage of discussions in Congress from the first year of the government's existence.
Page 2 has an address from the "Intendant and Wardens of the City of Charleston, South Carolina to George Washington..." congratulating him on his "unanimous appointment" to "...the first ma... See More
Early report of the death of Ben Franklin, from a hometown magazine...
Item #652295
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1790 * Benjamin Franklin death (1st report)
* Early report from his hometown
Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.
Certainly the most not... See More
Funeral of Benjamin Franklin...
Item #647001
May 1, 1790
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 1, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin funeral
* Report from his hometown
A report on page 3 headed: "The Immortal Franklin" begins: "This great and good man, whose death we announced in the last Centinel, was aged 85 years--and was interred with every mark of the esteem and veneration of his fellow citizens. His last illness lasted 16 days... See More
Ben Franklin on the attrition rate of the Revolutionary War...
Item #592073
June 16, 1790
THE DIARY OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, England, June 16, 1790
* Attrition rate
* Benjamin Franklin
The back page has a letter from Ben Franklin (originally written in 1775) and signed in type: B.F., headed: "...Letter from the late Celebrated Dr. Franklin...on the subject of the first campaign made by the British forces in America" which includes an interesting it... See More
Two front page Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #659441
June 24, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 24, 1790 Over one-quarter of the ftpg. is taken up with two Acts of Congress each signed in type by the President: George Washington, as well as by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. One of the acts is: "...for the Government of the Territory of the United States South of the River Ohio".
Various news reports insid... See More
On Ben Franklin's will... Northwest coast of America...
Item #638619
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1790 Included is: "Remarks on the Slave Trade Occasioned by Bruce's Travels". Near the back is a brief bit noting: "The common council at Paris paid to the illustrious Franklyn [Franklin] tribute of homage, singular in its nature but due from a free & enlightened city to the memory of a man who gave libert... See More
Ben Franklin letters...
Item #647334
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, Sept., 1790 A nice issue with a full title/contents page with an embellishment at the top (see). Included within are two item by Ben Franklin: "Letter on the Death of Persons Struck with Lightning--by Dr. Franklin" and "Extracts of Letters form Dr. Franklin to Monsieur Dubourg, the French Translator of his Works" The back page has... See More
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