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716341

Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Three script signatures by Washington...

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March 05, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1796   The front page has the document on the controversial Jay Treaty headed: "Ratification of the United States" reading in part: "Now, therefore, I George Washington....declare...a treaty...between the United States...and his Britannic Majesty...by the consent of the President...with the advice and consent of the Senate..." and is si... See More  

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716334

The Jay Treaty with England - Washington's response signed in type...

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November 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795  The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.

One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington

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716291

Celebrations: Gettysburg... Negroes in Washington... Williamsburg... Society of the Cincinatti...

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July 05, 1865

THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 5, 1865 



* Cornerstone laid for the Gettysburg monument 



Page 5 has: "Gettysburg", "The Celebration Yesterday on the Great Battle Field", "General Howard's Tribute to the Veterans", "Miles O'Reilly's Poem of the Day and Place", and "The Ceremonies of Laying the Corner Stone of the Gettysburg Monument... See More  

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715881

Much on Lewis & Clark & their exploration to the Pacific...

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October 02, 1807

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1807 



* Lewis and Clark expedition



Page 3 has a very lengthy: "Proposals...For Publishing LEWIS and CLARK'S Tour to the Pacific Ocean, through the Interior of the Continent of North America..." noting the details that will be in "Volume First" as well as "Volume Second". And this is followed by another d... See More  

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715113

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

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June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on... See More  

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715112

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...

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March 12, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791 



* United States Constitution amendment proposed

* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson




Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More  

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715111

Duff Green's politcial newspaper from the nation's capital...

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June 21, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington City, a lot of 3 issues from 1828 



* Rare campaign periodical

* Andrew Jackson




This newspaper has a wealth of political reporting, 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." which ... See More  

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714682

Washington signs an Act of Congress...

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May 21, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 21, 1796 



* President George Washington



The middle of page 2 has "An ct" of Congress for providing money to defray the costs of putting into effect the treaty with Algiers. It is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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714541

The 'Gag Rule' of 1836 - including the infamous, "Am I gagged?", by John Quincy Adams…

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May 26, 1836

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26 and 28, 1836 (a two-issue set)



The May 26th issue has much of the contentious dialogue in The House of Representatives regarding the resolution which, if passed, would prevent any discussion in the chamber on the subject of slavery. The 3rd column of page three has mention of John Quincy Adams’ declaration: "Am I gagged?" This is ... See More  

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714497

1887 White House Easter egg roll...

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April 23, 1887

FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.

Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas -- Endangered Settlers Taking Refuge in the Plowed Fields... See More  

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714449

Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...

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July 27, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Samuel Adams




The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concerning building codes for houses in the new city of Washington, D.C. It is signed in script type: Go. Washington.

Taking half of the ftpg. is: "An Act for Establishing a Turnpike Gate on such ... See More  

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714448

Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...

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August 02, 1828

UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, Aug. 2, 1828  



* Rare campaign periodical

* General Andrew Jackson




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: "Gree... See More  

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714446

Ten days before Washington's death...

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December 04, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799  This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington.

Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back page article: "Buonaparte's Retreat from Syria". Page 3 has a detailed ad for: "Forty Dollars Reward" for deserted soldiers.

Four pages, minor foxing, nice condition... See More  

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714188

Lincoln's lecture on liberty...

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April 19, 1864

NEW YORK HERALD, April 19, 1864  Of significance is the front page printing headed: "Important Speech of President Lincoln" at the Baltimore Sanitary Fair. This was one of only three speeches he gave outside of Washington during his presidency. This is a report that summarizes the key points of his address.

Lincoln’s Address at the Sanitary Fair in Baltimore on was si
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713874

Lincoln is not an ugly man... Great article on all aspects of Lincoln...

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August 21, 1860

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1860  Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline.

This fascinating article takes an entire column, and begins: "In a large two-story frame house, bearing no slight resemblance to Washington's headquarters...resides the Republican candidate for President of the Un... See More  

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713731

The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...

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August 07, 1790

(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790



The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).



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713617

George Washington is elected President of the United States...

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February 20, 1793

NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793



* President George Washington

* Historic 2nd election victory




By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.

History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792.  Page 3 has a re... See More  

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712633

Extra time off needed to recover from Washington's Birthday celebrations....

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February 20, 1885

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1885



* Washington's Birthday goes Federal (a holiday for all)

* Extra time off needed for members of the NY Senate?




Page 5 has a single column heading which includes: "A Washington's Birthday Holiday". which is in reference to the members' of the New York State Senate desiring to have enough time off to recover from the holiday, which was f... See More  

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712413

Washington Harrison Donaldson ballooning...

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July 18, 1875

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 18, 1875



* Washington Harrison Donaldson

* Balloonist - ballooning flight

* Disappearance - missing




This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Barnum's Balloon Still Missing..." and more. (see image)

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711770

Washington's state-of-the-union address... Original bindings with wrappers...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 



* Washington's State of the Union Address

* John Wesley's trip to Savannah, Georgia

* In original blue outer wrappers (very rare)




Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-o... See More  

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711285

John Rock - first African-American admitted to practice before the Supreme Court...

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February 07, 1865

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, Feb. 7, 1865  



* Abolitionist John Rock "black is beautiful"

* First African American admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States




The back page has histori8c coverage from the Tribune's Washington correspondent datelined Feb. 1, 1865: "FROM WASHINGTON - The Dred Scott Decision Buried in the Supreme Court - ... See More  

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711199

On the Jay Treaty... Toasts to America & Washington...

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October 28, 1795

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Oct. 28, 1795  



* Rare 18th century American publication



This is a quite scarce 18th century American title as it existed only until 1799 and rarely comes on the market. We suspect the circulation was somewhat limited.

Inside has various discussions concerning the controversial Jay Treaty which was recently enacted with England. Th... See More  

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710763

A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...

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February 12, 1756

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756 



* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication

* Early Colonel George Washington

* French and Indian War officer




A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at th... See More  

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710297

Supporting William H. Harrison for President...

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July 16, 1840

THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, July 16, 1840



* William Henry Harrison for president



This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.

Four pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in very... See More  

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709556

The Constitution of the United States... One for the best of collections...

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October 01, 1787

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787  Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights are likely the most historic 18th century documents to have in an American newspaper.

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708854

Masons--including Paul Revere--offer congrats to fellow Mason George Washington...

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May 10, 1797

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 10, 1797  



* President George Washington

* Masons - masonic - free masonry

* Grandmaster Paul Revere




Page 2 has an address from: "The East, the West, and the South of the GRAND LODGE of Ancient, Free, & Accepted MASONS of the Commonwealth of Mass. to their most Worthy Brother, GEORGE WASHINGTON'" being congrat... See More  

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707834

Early Teddy Roosevelt speech to unite the Republican Party...

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March 26, 1883

NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1883  The 1st column of the front page has a multi-column article headed: "FORGETTING PARTY FEUDS", with subheading: "THE REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK ANXIOUS FOR HARMONY", which includes the text of a compelling speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to unite the Republican Party of New York. Nice to have this speech in a New York newspaper o... See More  

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707506

The case of murderer Patrick Maude (attempted use of insanity plea)...

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January 23, 1860

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 23, 1860  Page 3 has over two columns dedicated to: "THE CASE OF PATRICK MAUDE", with subheading: "History of Patrick Maude, Recently Executed at Newark for Murder", which tells of his life, his decision to represent himself in court, his attempt to be found not guilty by reason of insanity, his conviction, and his execution. Quite interesting. The... See More  

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706680

From the territory of Washington...

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March 31, 1881

WASHINGTON INDEPENDENT, Pomeroy, Columbia County, Washington Territory, March 31, 1881  



* Very rare old West publication



A volume one issue from this small town in Southeastern Washington, published 8 years before statehood. Various news and ads of the day.

Gregory notes that only 2 institutions have any holdings of this title. This is just one of 2 or 3 issues remaining in our invent... See More  

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706645

The East Room of the White House needs to be refurbished...

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December 05, 1829

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1829  Inside has an interesting article on "The East Room" of the White House, noting is is very overdue for it to be refurbished: "...it was full of cobwebs, a few old chairs, lumbering benches, broken glass...The head of a republic ought to give an example of the thriftiness & virtuous habits of the people who put him there..... See More  

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706378

Brigham Young and the Mormons...

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May 21, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1857 



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Prophet Brigham Young

* Fort Lemhi - Salmon River




Page 3 has an article: "Utah Territory" which mentions in part: "A part of 16 persons arrived at St. Louis...from Salt Lake City...a large number of missionaries to be dispatched to all parts of the world. Brigham Young was planning an... See More  

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706373

Lincoln's cabinet published...

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March 06, 1861

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, March 6, 1861 



* President Abraham Lincoln

* 2 days after inauguration

* Cabinet announcements




Page 3 has s small yet notable report headed: "Cabinet Appointments" beginning: "We understand that the following nominations were yesterday made by the President and forthwith confirmed by the Senate:..." and what followed is the list of ap... See More  

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706026

Indians... Mormons and Brigham Young... Kentucky KuKlux

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April 18, 1873

THE NEW-YORK TIMES, New York, April 18, 1873

 

* General Canby

* Apache Indians




The front page has: "THE SAVAGES" and "Account of the Attack on Gen. Canby by an Eye-Witness - Fight With Apaches".

Also on the front page is "The Kentucky KuKlux" and "The Assassins Met by a Brave Old Man with Their Own Weapons - One of Them Killed and Three Wounded"... See More  

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705368

A Democratic party organ...

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May 05, 1841

KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1841 

Being from the nation's capital it is not surprising there are various political reports. 

This is the volume 1, number 7 issue of an uncommon title that lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & ... See More  

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705357

Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...

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July 14, 1775

VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775 



* Battle of Bunker Hill (2 accounts) - Siege of Boston

* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief




This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title... See More  

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705353

Washington's Proclamation, with the Indian Treaty... Trumbull's famous portrait of Washington...

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September 18, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1790  Page 2 has a patriotic engraving of a heraldic eagle above a: "Proclamation" issued by the President warning citizens not to violate an 1785 treaty with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians, signed in type: G. Washington.

Following this text are the full Articles of the treaty taking an entire column.

Page 3 has: ... See More  

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705325

Confederate newspaper from Grenada, Mississippi...

Item #705325

August 25, 1862

THE MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAL, Grenada, Mississippi, Aug. 25, 1862  If the title and city of publication seem to disagree, they do not. This newspaper had a fascinating history during the Civil War.

Memphis was a Confederate stronghold up through the Battle of Memphis on June 6, 1862, at which time the Yankees moved in and it became a Yankee city. Being a strong voice for the Confederacy, the &qu... See More  

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705302

1856 - "Men and Times of the Revolution; Or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson"...

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January 01, 1839

Book: "Men and Times of the Revolution; Or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson", 1856



The full title is: "Men and times of the revolution; or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson, including journals of travels in Europe and America, from 1777 to 1842, with his correspondence with public men and reminiscences and incidents of the revolution.", by Elkanah Watson, edited by his son, Winslow C. Wa... See More  
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705271

Move the Mormon capital to Fillmore City?

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November 22, 1858

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 22, 1858  Page 3 includes: "Salt Lake Correspondence" which has various news reports from Utah. One item of discussion is whether the seat of government should be in Fillmore City.

Four pages, small, discrete archival mends in the margins, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.

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705240

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

Item #705240

October 06, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

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705239

War reports on Baltimore & Washington...

Item #705239

October 06, 1814

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 6, 1814  The very top of the front page has an editor's note explaining the troubles with printing a newspaper in a war zone, as the Battle of Baltimore was just 3 weeks prior.

Also on the front page: "Destruction of the Navy Yard" at Washington. Pages 2 & 3 contain: "Enemy in the Chesapeake" which is a great rep... See More  

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705167

Lengthy Act of Congress...

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May 12, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 12, 1790  Taking all of the front page & concluding on page 2 is a lengthy Act of Congress: "...for the Punishment of Certain Crimes against the United States", signed in type by: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. The Act is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, making it nice for display.

Nearly a full... See More  

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705166

On the Funding Act... Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Building a lighthouse at Cape Henry...

Item #705166

October 02, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1790   Both pages 3 and 4 have two separate documents on carrying into effect the very historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Most of the front page is taken up with the conclusion of the: "Collection Law" of the United States
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705159

Harriett Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin...

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March 03, 1852

THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1853  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 form, and it is common consens... See More  

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705091

An April Fool's report on the abolishment of Nauvoo... Deranged by Millerism...

Item #705091

April 01, 1843

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 1, 1843  



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Nauvoo, Illinois hoax ?

* Millerism - Millerites




The back page has what is apparently an "April Fools" report concocted by the normally staid editor, headed: "Nauvoo Abolished". It reports: "In the Illinois legislature...the senate repealed the law creating the Nauvoo legion, mili... See More  

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705064

A descriptive letter from Fort Wayne...

Item #705064

April 22, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1795 



* Nice 18th century American publication

* From George Washington's administration era




Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer in the Western Army to his father, dated Fort Wayne..." which has nice content concerning the area and relations with the Indians there.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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705029

Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...

Item #705029

November 08, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov.  8, 1828  Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More  

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704965

Three Washington documents & one by Hamilton...

Item #704965

September 08, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 8, 1790 



* President George Washington

* Alexander Hamilton notice




The back page has a nice Act of Congress "...for the relief of disabled soldiers and seamen lately in the service of the United States..." headed by an engraving of a heraldic eagle & is signed in type: George Washington.

There are also two addresses to the Pr... See More  

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704964

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

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March 19, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 19, 1791  



* (3) U.S. presidents sign act of Congress



On the back page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: "An Act Providing Compensations for the Officers of the Judicial Courts of the United States, and for Jurors and Witnesses, and for Other Purposes", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas... See More  

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704911

Details on the capture of a slave ship...

Item #704911

May 18, 1860

NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1860  



* Famous slaver "Wildfire" capture

* African slavery trade print fame




Page 2 begins with: "The Slave Trade" "Additional Particulars  in Regard to the Bark Wildfire and Her Cargo" with the report taking over half a column.

The text begins: "The bark Wildfire, with a cargo of over 500 Africans on board, was cap... See More  

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