George Washington
George Washington
Fate of the Loyalists in America... When will the British leave New York?
Item #667302
July 1, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 1, 1783
* Closing events in the Revolutionary War
Page 2 has: "Orders" to Loyalists dated at Headquarters, New York, May 26, 1783 noting: "All persons desirous to leave New York are to give in their names at the Adj. General's Office before the 7th of June next with a list of their families, expressing the place of their former res... See More
Detailed plans for Harrison's inaugural...
Item #666634
March 3, 1841
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1841 A terrific newspaper for the content found on page 3, which has considerable detail on the plans for the inauguration of William Henry Harrison which happened on thew following day.
The first 1 1/2 columns are taken up with: "The Inauguration - Order of Procession" "Programme" "Regulations" "Lin... See More
Proclaiming a permanent seat of government, signed by George Washington...
Item #666270
January 26, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1791
* re. Creating Washington D.C.
* President George Washington
Page 2 has "A Proclamation" issued by the President of the United States designating the exact location of the "permanent seat of Government".
The Proclamation, which takes a full column, states in part: "...And I do hereby declare.... See More
Lincoln as the "imp of Darkness"...
Item #666249
October 27, 1862
DAILY COLUMBUS ENQUIRER, Georgia, Oct. 27, 1862
* Very rare Confederate title
* re. President Abraham Lincoln
* Battle of Perryville, Kentucky
Certainly one of the less common Confederate titles from the Civil War. Columbus is in Southwest Georgia on the Alabama border very near Montgomery.
Page 2 has a fascinating & lengthy article: "Lincoln and His Proclamation" whic... See More
Death of President John Quincy Adams, from the city where he died...
Item #666108
February 24, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), Feb. 24, 1848
* President John Quincy Adams death
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has at the top center: "Death Of Ex-President Adams" with the report beginning: "The venerable Patriot and Statesman, John Quincy Adams, expired at the Capitol last evening...He lingered...insensible & unconscious from the period of his attack... See More
Veto of the Freedmen's Bureau Bill...
Item #665408
February 20, 1866
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 20, 1866
* Freedmen's Bureau Bill
* Andrew Johnson veto message
The front page has message by the president headed: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "An Important Veto Message from President Johnson" "He Withholds His Approval from the Freedman's Bureau Bill" and more. (see) Message takes up about 3 columns and is signed in type: And... See More
Leaning Tower of Pisa has crashed to the ground... The Mexican War...
Item #664784
August 14, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, Aug. 14, 1847
* Leaning Tower of Pisa has fallen ?
* Mexican-American War
Inside has content on the Mexican War with the top of pg. 3 headed: "Army And Navy Intelligence" with many subheads (see). Also on pg. 2: "From Vera Cruz" and "Still Later from Vera Cruz". Also of interest is a pg. 2 article: "Fall of the Le... See More
On the impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson...
Item #664463
February 26, 1868
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1868
* President Andrew Johnson
* Reconstruction era impeachment trial
Page 3 has proceedings on President Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial, with first column heads: "WASHINGTON" "Subsidence Of The Excitement" "Preliminary Preparations for the Trial of the President" and more.
Eight pages, minor margin wear, nice condi... See More
George Washington in the French & Indian War...
Item #664268
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1754
* Early George Washington
* French and Indian War
A very rare opportunity for a periodical which mentions George Washington long before he would become more famous 20 years later.
An inside page has a nice article titled: "Account of a Journey from Williamsburg to the French Fort near the Lake Erie in Virginia" which
... See More
* Early George Washington
* French and Indian War
A very rare opportunity for a periodical which mentions George Washington long before he would become more famous 20 years later.
An inside page has a nice article titled: "Account of a Journey from Williamsburg to the French Fort near the Lake Erie in Virginia" which
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...
Item #664064
September 25, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Severe penalty for use of a bowie knife...
Item #664047
September 16, 1837
NILE'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington D.C., Sept. 16, 1837 On the third page under "Use Of Bowie Knives" is the text of an "act" passed by the legislature of Alabama. The first section of the act states that: "...if any person carrying any knife or weapon, known as Bowie knives...on a sudden recounter, shall cut or stab another with such knife, by reason of which ... See More
George Washington makes the front page... Jewish colony in the East Indies...
Item #664001
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 * Early Major George Washington
* Jewish colony in the East Indies
The first 2 1/2 pages have reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territorie... See More
The dancing ghosts... A Chippewa legend...
Item #663511
September 11, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 11, 1849 Page three has the interesting Chippewa legend, "The Dancing Ghosts", which centers on their response to the Northern Lights phenomenon. The issue also contains much on the issue of slavery and Native Americans, as well as reports related to Westward Expansion.
Complete in four pages,with much political reporting, news of the ... See More
Ben Franklin, George Washington & a notable address on slavery, by a "free negro"...
Item #663474
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, July, 1789 * President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
* Early slavery
One of the more successful magazines from 18th century America. Pages 1 & 2 have the "Address of the Governor & Council of North Carolina to his excellency General Washington with his "Answer" signed in type: G. Washington. Other items in this issue i... See More
Hometown reporting from the Capital of the United States.....
Item #662922
January 1, 1885
NATIONAL TRIBUNE, Washington, D.C., 1885-1887
One of our staff member's recently wrote a post on the History's Newsstand Blog regarding this title, and in part described it as "a paper packed full of everyday life," and although published at the seat of government, she continued: "The newsy, small town tone reminds me of my recent time in New England, with the stran... See More
Lincoln on his way to Gettysburg...
Item #662879
November 19, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 19, 1863 This was the day Abraham Lincoln gave his Gettysburg Address. It can be interesting to read what others were reading when something exceedingly historic was in the process of happening.
And this issue has a neat item relating to Gettysburg, with a ftpg. subhead: "The Ceremonies At Gettysburg" listing the various dignitaries who will be present for t... See More
Washington responds to criticisms of the Jay Treaty...
Item #662854
October 22, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 22, 1795 Page 3 has a letter from the county of Westmoreland to the President complaining about the terms of the Jay Treaty, followed by his response in which he notes: "...my deliberate opinion that in ratifying the treaty I had consulted the true interests of my country...". It is signed in type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, great condition.... See More
From the capital of the Confederacy... 1864 Civil War...
Item #662848
March 14, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, March 14, 1864 The front page includes: "From Longstreet's Command" "The Affair At Suffolk" "The Courts" " "From Northern Virginia - From Charleston" and a great wealth of ads.
In addition to the lengthy editorial which begins: "It was van for Mr. Lincoln modestly to decline the office & duty ... See More
Terrific & rare map of the Philadelphia vicinity... Battle of Trenton...
Item #662841
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1777 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Philadelphia and Parts Adjacent, by N. Scull & G. Heap" which shows the street grid of Philadelphia plus the various towns, roads, streams & rivers in the greater Phila. vicinity. The map measures 12 3/4 by 14 inches and is in uncommonly ... See More
Death of James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #662765
September 23, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Sept. 23, 1851 Taking three-quarters of a column on pg. 3 is a report: "Death Of James Fenimore Cooper". Nice details about the career of America's first great novelist.
Four pages, very nice condition.
"Twelve Years A Slave"...
Item #662733
January 18, 1853
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Jan. 18, 1853 The front page has a report "From Washington" which includes, in part, some details of the 1841 abduction and subsequent enslavement of freedman Solomon Northup as described in his 1853 memoir "Twelve Years a Slave" and depicted in the 2013 Oscar-winning film based on his account.
Part of the subhead notes: "...Recovery of a... See More
Nice reports concerning events near the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #662727
December 19, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 19, 1782 A nice feature of the masthead is a great engraving taken after one done earlier by Paul Revere, showing a patriot soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll reading "Independence" in the other.
Page 2 has a report from London noting in part: "Governor Franklin, who lately arrived from New York had...a long conference with h... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...
Item #662725
November 27, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781 This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.
Although the formal letter from Cornwallis announcing the surrender would appear in the next issue, that issue dated Nov. ... See More
The Major Andre / Benedict Arnold treason...
Item #662716
November 14, 1780
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 14, 1780 All of the front page is taken up with reports on the Revolutionary War including most of the first column being a letter datelined: "New York, Oct. 12" and signed in type: H. Clinton.
This letter deals with the Andre/Arnold treason plot and includes in part: "...I had the honour of informing your Lordship that the American Major Gen... See More
Three front page script signatures by the President...
Item #662713
March 11, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 11, 1795 The front page features 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, & in block type by the V.P.: John Adams. A displayable issue as such.
Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.
Descriptive article on President George Washington...
Item #662712
December 2, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 2, 1795 The ftpg. has an interesting "portraiture" of the President, George Washington, which describes his temperament, etc.
The bkpg. has 14 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.
Huge treaty with the Indians, signed by Washington...
Item #662711
January 23, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 23, 1796 Taking most of the front page & a portion of page 2 a treaty, headed at the top of pg. 1 with a script signature of the President: George Washington, and beginning: "Whereas a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America & the tribes of Indians, called the Wyandots, Delawares, Shawanoes, Ottawas, Chipewas, Putawati... See More
Booth is chased, shot, and killed...
Item #662706
April 28, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, April 28, 1865 A very historic issue with the front page, first column heads: "BOOTH'S END" "The Shooting of the Assassin of the President" "The Flight and Desperate Resistance" "He is Traced Through the Swam[ps of Maryland and Virginia and Burned Out of a Barn" "He Refuses to Surrender and is Shot" "The Body In Wash... See More
Indians attacking Mormons...
Item #662680
June 1, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1848 The front page has: "From The New Mormon Settlement" which mentions: "...the Indians have commenced open hostilities against the Mormons. They attacked them in their towns..." and more.
Four pages, nice condition.
On proposing peace with the Americans... Franklin's son on independence...
Item #662676
November 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1775 Page 2 has: "...Lord North's motion for a reconciliation with the Americans..." dated Feb. 20, 1775, which is followed by his explanation of it, in all taking most of a column. It includes: "The Tea-act also will be repealed if asked for."
Page 3 has a lengthy letter signed by William Franklin, governor of New Jers... See More
Details on the British military in America...
Item #662675
May 25, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 25, 1776 This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page is taken up with the conclusion of the "Constitution of South Carolina". A page 2 article begins: "George Merchant, a private...rifleman from Vi... See More
Perhaps the best report on the end of the Mexican War...
Item #662646
June 24, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 24, 1848 The top of the first column of the front page has the heading every collector wants from this period: "The Mexican War Ended ! " with related text taking the entire column. Also on the front page is: "Exchange of the Ratifications of the Treaty of Peace With Mexico" with the detailed text taking 2 1/2 columns. This i... See More
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ends the Mexican War...
Item #662643
July 8, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 8, 1848 The top of page 2 has the very historic report of the official end of the Mexican War, beginning with: "A Proclamation" "Whereas a treaty of peace, friendship, limits, & settlement between the United States of America and the Mexican republic was concluded and signed at the city of Guadalupe Hidalgo..." followed b... See More
Describing the cities of the gold rush...
Item #662641
July 6, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C.,July 6, 1849 Page 3 has most of a column headed: "California" with some great text describing San Francisco and Benecia at that time. Also some talk of Napa and Sonoma. A great article with fine descriptive text on the principal cities of the gold rush.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Runaway slave advertisements from 1839...
Item #662436
July 25, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, July 25, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisements
A front page notice offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see)
Page 2 has a even more interesting ad headed: "Five Hundred Dollars Reward" which has descriptions of 4 runaway slaves. (see) Unusu... See More
In response to Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #662351
December 30, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 30, 1795
* President George Washington reply
* State of the Union Address response
The ftpg. has: "Congressional Summary - Congress of the United States" with prefacing remarks noting: "...members of the House...waited on the President of the United States at his own house, where the Speaker delivered the following 'ADDRESS' In a... 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
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #662303
June 21, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 21, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
The top of the back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the Hist... See More
United States-Russian Treaty: "Seward's Folly"...
Item #662300
June 21, 1867
NEW-YORK HERALD, June 21, 1867
* Alaska purchase - Seward's Folly
* William H. Seward - Russia
The top of page ten has: "Washington" "Proclamation by the President--Ratification of the Treaty With Russia" which formalized the controversial purchase of Alaska.
The proclamation states in part: "Whereas, The Treaty between the United States...and His M... See More
Battle of Bennington, and so much more...
Item #662286
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* Battle of Bennington & much more
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead... See More
Battle of the Cedars, a truce meeting with Washington, and much more...
Item #662285
July 27, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1776
* Battle of the Cedars
* Invasion of Canada campaign
* John Hancock & George Washington
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. Note that this issue is just the second published since it printed the De... See More
British plan for conquering America... British soldiers complain... A price on Washington's head...
Item #662284
November 11, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1775
* American Revolutionary War at the beginning
* Pennamite-Yankee War - Wyoming Valley
* General George Washington bounty
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy document concerning the Pennamite-Yankee War, an intermittent conflict between settlers from Connecticut, who claimed the land along the North Branch of the Susqu... See More
Trying to draw Washington into battle... Failed hopes of Capt. Cook's expeditions...
Item #662260
September 1, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 1, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
* General George Washington
* Captain James Cook
Inside includes: "...letter from Sir Henry Clinton...very full...& explicit on our affairs in America...account of Sir Henry's several times reconnoitering Washington's lines & he has given it as his opinion they are so strong & judi... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #662258
January 11, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 11, 1849
* Early Abraham Lincoln
This newspaper contains on the front page a report from the "House of Representatives" which includes mention of "Lincoln" not once but 3 times in the count of votes on various motions, twice voting "yea" and once voting "nay". This was Abraham Lincoln when he was ser... See More
Creating the Jefferson Territory...
Item #662251
November 26, 1859
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 26, 1859
* Provisional Government of the Territory of Jefferson
* Pre Colorado Territory
Page 2 has an intriguing article: "A New Territory" "The New Territory of Jefferson--Election for Delegate to "Congress--Meeting of the Legislature..." which is followed by: "Governor's Message - History of the Organization of the New Territor... See More
Building a railroad to the Rocky Mountains...
Item #662250
March 18, 1852
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1852
* Early railroad construction in the West
The front page has: "Fugitive Slaves" as well as: "Export of Gold From California" which includes a chart. Also: "From Texas" and "From El Paso" "A Patriot of the Rio Grande". Page 2 has: "A Plan for Constructing a Railroad over the P... See More
Early Florida (1846)...
Item #662243
February 17, 1846
FLORIDA SENTINEL, Tallahassee, Feb. 17, 1846
* Rare antebellum title
A very early newspaper from the capital of Florida, and with a nice engraving in the masthead. This newspaper is formatted much like most newspapers of the day, being complete in four pages with various local and national news reports in addition to many advertisements.
Page 3 includes: "Important from Washingt... See More
Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #662219
October 28, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Oct. 28, 1852
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book ... See More
1839 Runaway slave ad...
Item #662143
July 24, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, July 24, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisement
A front page notice offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see) Unusual to have an ad such as this from out nation's capital.
Other news and advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
... See More
Jean-Antoine Houdon statue...
Item #662028
May 14, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 14, 1796
* French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon
* Famous George Washington statue arrival
* Virginia State Capital - Richmond
The most notable content is a rather inconspicuous report of the arrival of the very famous Jean-Antoine Houdon statue of George Washington for the capitol building at Richmond. The report from Richmond read... See More
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