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Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #645642
July 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 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 Roads..." signed by the governor of Massachusett... See More
Thomas Paine to Washington, and Washington's slaves...
Item #645196
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1797 Among the many articles under "Review of New Publications" is: "A Letter to the Infamous Tom Paine, in Answer to His Letter to Gen. Washington, by Peter Porcupine." this is followed by: "Eposulatory Letter to George Washington, of Mount Vernon, in Virginia, on His Continuing to be a Proprietor of Slaves, by Edward Rushto... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #645195
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesape... 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
The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #644442
June 14, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862
* Robert Smalls, "Hero of the Planter", who would eventually go from the walls of slavery to the halls of The House of Representatives
Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well. As Wikipedia note... See More
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #644395
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 The first article is: "Lord North's Propositions for Peace with America" taking over 4 pages. There is also a very lengthy item: "Extracts from the Congress Accounts of the Northern Expedition" which takes over 6 pages with terrific reading & includes a letter signed: "Horatio Gates" (see photos).T... See More
Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
Item #644392
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781 The first article is a "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which takes 6 pages and includes discussions on the Revolutionary War. One first page item notes: "...That it was now no question about independency and allegiance: Great Britain could not at this instant of time give independence to America, nor could Americ
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The slave Robert Smalls... A Winslow Homer centerfold...
Item #644380
June 14, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1862
* Robert Smalls, "Hero of the Planter", who would eventually go from the walls of slavery to the halls of The House of Representatives
Perhaps the most notable print (with related text) is that of: "Robert Smalls, Captain of the Gun Boat 'Planter' " which includes a related article as well. As Wikipedia note... 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
On Washington military ranking... Ben Franklin on Captain Cook...
Item #644290
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1795 The first page makes reference to Capt. Cook and a letter from Ben Franklin: "...not to consider that great navigator as an enemy if he should happen to fall into their hands..." (see).
Further inside are 1 1/2 pages taken up with the issue of whether George Washington was ever a commissioned officer in the British military, a... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address printed in full...
Item #644287
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1796 Certainly the most notable content is the: "Interesting Intelligence from the American States" which takes over 3 pages of text. Over 2 pages of this text is taken up with George Washington's state-of-the-union address to the nation. It is dated at Philadelphia, Dec. 8 & is prefaced with: "This day, the President met both... See More
Washington's final state-of-the-union address...
Item #644286
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1797 Although there is a wide range of content within this issue, the most significant is President George Washington's last state-of-the-union address which is headed: "Gen. Washington's Farewell Address to the United States" [not really; see the 1796 Supplement for his Farewell Address] and prefaced with: "In our Supplem... See More
President Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #644280
March 6, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1841 Taking most of the front page, all of pgs. 2 & 3 & half of page 4 is: "The Inaugural Address" of Gen. William Henry Harrison, March 4, 1841...", which was obviously very lengthy, so lengthy & delivered outdoors on a very cold & wet day that he caught a cold & died of pneumonia just one month later.
Gre... See More
The British destroy Washington, D.C. in the War of 1812...
Item #644277
December 31, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 31, 1814 Certainly the prime content of this issue is the detailed page 3-6 coverage of the British attack on Washington, D.C., one article headed: "The Goths at Washington" with the report from Paris telling of the destruction of the many fine buildings in the nation's capital (see photos for portions).
Further on is another
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Further on is another
Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #643454
August 26, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 1852 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
Refelections on Booker T. Washington's famous speech at the Atlanta Exposition...
Item #643439
September 19, 1895
THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, September 19, 1895
* Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition Speech
* Booker T. Washington - African-American political leader
Just the day prior noted African-American spokesman Booker T. Washington spoke before a predominantly white audience at the Cotton States & International Exposition in Atlanta, a speech which would go down i... See More
Abraham Lincoln army promotions...
Item #643402
March 6, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, March 6, 1862 Among the ftpg. column heads on the Civil War are: "Late Washington News" "Important Army Promotions" "Funeral Of Gen. Lander" "Very Late from The South" "Excitement At Petersburg" "Affairs At Winchester" and more. A nice chart of: "Important Bill Regulating Pay of Navy Officers" by ran... See More
On the Lincoln assassination & funeral...
Item #643400
April 20, 1865
THE SUN, Baltimore, April 20, 1865 The front page has a black-bordered item: "The Obsequies" - Remains of the Latte President", followed by a full column: "Letter of John Wilkes Booth - Proof that he Meditated His Crime Months Ago--Confesses that he was Engaged in a Plot to Capture & Carry off the President..." with more. The letter is signed in type: J. Wilkes B... See More
Failure of the peace conference... Robert E. Lee named commander-in-chief...
Item #643398
February 5, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE PEACE CONFERENCE" "Return of President Lincoln & Mr. Seward to Washington" "The Rebel Commissioners Gone Back to Richmond" "The Rebel Propositions Said to have Been Inadmissible" "General Sherman's Army in Motion" "An Atrocious Piece of Trea... See More
Creating the District of Columbia...
Item #643379
January 27, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1791 The entire first column on page 2 is taken up with a very historic document: "A Proclamation" in which Maryland & Virginia both offered to cede to the United States land upon which the capital would be created.
The text includes in part: "...the State of Maryland...cede(d) to Congress a district of ten mi... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #643369
March 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 16 & 19, 1796 A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
\Taking much of the front page and part of page 2 in the issue of the 16th is part of Jay's Treaty through Article 12. Prefacing the Treaty is a "Proclamation&... See More
Disorder among the troops...
Item #643351
September 8, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 8, 1778 Inside has a letter which includes: "General Clinton's conduct in marching through the Jerseys was great & masterly & the rebels were sadly disappointed...they had such a dose in their attack at Freehold on June 28 that they gave our troops not the least molestation afterwards...The rebel Generals are got together by the ears, thr... See More
Battle of Shiloh... Fort Donelson...
Item #643336
April 16, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, April 16, 1862 A nice newspaper from the capital of the Confederacy. The entire front page is taken up with various advertisements and notices. Page 2 has war items including a lengthy editorial which begins: "The states of Kentucky & Maryland are now to determine what they will do in the matter of selling their slaves to the Federal Government at ... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators... Assassination plot...
Item #643292
May 27, 1865
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, May 27, 1865 The ftpg. has: "What the Freedmen Say of Gen. Banks". Pg. 2 has: "The Assassination Plot- The Rebel Chiefs, Captured & Otherwise--The Great Review at Washington--Southern & Reconstructive--Military Personal--Closing Acts of the War...". Page 6 has column heads: "Trial Of The Conspirators" "What the... See More
Great, early California Gold Rush report...
Item #643291
December 12, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 12, 1848 The top of the back page has a column head: "Further Of The Gold Mines" which is an early report on the California Gold Rush. It is primary a lengthy letter datelined "Monterey, California, August 29, 1848". A few bits include: "The gold discoveries still continue--every day brings some new deposits to light. It... See More
The financial panic of 1869... Ministers preach on the gold panic...
Item #643274
October 4, 1869
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 4, 1869 With pages 1 & 2 filled with ads news coverage begins inside. Page 7 has column heads: "WASHINGTON" "The Administration and the Wall Street Panic" "Fisk Seeking the Presidential Confidence" "The Gold Gamblers' Spoiled by the President". Also interesting that pg. 3 has: "RELIGIOUS" "Sermons &... See More
The premiere issue of the war: the Declaration of Independence…
Item #643255
August 17, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, August 17, 1776 The front page contains a naval report from Philadelphia, carrying over to page 2, plus a report from General Howe noting: "…the rebels had more than 100 pieces of cannon for the defense of New York…it is no wonder he has not been more successful…" and more. There is reference to Bunker Hill in another brief report. Yet ano... See More
Abe Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles...
Item #643188
April 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865 Not only this event but this title remain among the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President Lincoln Shot by an Assassin" "The Deed Done at Ford's Theatre Last Night" &qu... See More
White House Easter egg roll...
Item #643117
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
First of this title we have had from the Washington Territory...
Item #642987
July 13, 1883
DEMOCRATIC STATE JOURNAL, Dayton, Columbia County, Washington (Territory), July 13, 1883 This is a volume 1 issue of a title we have never had before from Washington, 6 years before it would become a state. "Union List of American Newspapers" notes that it lasted for just 2 years, with just 5 issues held by one institution and scattered issues by another.
A typical newspaper... See More
Early view of Sydney, Australia...
Item #642926
June 18, 1853
ILLUSTRATED NEWS, New York, June 18, 1853 P.T. Barnum was the co-owner (see photos) of this early illustrated newspaper which preceded both "Leslie's Illustrated" and "Harper's Weekly". This effort by Barnum and the Beach brothers would last for only 48 issues.
The text on the front page is: "The Pacific Railroad" and the print shows: "Thomas H. Be... See More
Creating the state of Franklin... Benjamin Martin, famed optician...
Item #642593
August 1, 1785
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1785 Among the first articles is: "Brief Memoirs of the Late Ingenious Mr. Benjamin Martin...", who was a noted optician, instrument maker, spectacle maker (see hyperlink). This issue is lacking the full page print of him called for.
Also within: "Old Ale Houses and Dancing Schools Described" "Bill Proposed for Regulating th... See More
1839 Runaway slave ad...
Item #642349
July 3, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, August 3, 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.
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Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
Item #641351
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781 The first article is a "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which takes 6 pages and includes discussions on the Revolutionary War. One first page item notes: "...That it was now no question about independency and allegiance: Great Britain could not at this instant of time give independence to America, nor could Americ
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Reflections on the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #640500
January 1, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 1, 1782 Page 4 beings with a letter beginning: "Every good Englishman must feel a very deep concern at the loss of Lord Cornwallis's army...that one great cause which led to that misfortune arose from an unaccountable neglect in suffering Washington quietly to march by New York to Trenton without our making the least attempt to attack him or doing... See More
Americans capture Toronto, instigating the capture & burning of Washington, D.C...
Item #640056
May 15, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 15, 1813 Inside contains a very nice account headed: "Capture of York" [present-day Toronto] which was the capital of Upper Canada at the time. It was the burning of York by the Americans which cussed the British to capture & burn Washington, D.C. Included is a dispatch signed: H. Dearborn which begins: "We are in full possession o... See More
A racist newspaper from after the Civil War...
Item #640040
February 4, 1871
NEW YORK WEEKLY DAY-BOOK, Feb. 4, 1871 A racist newspaper which existed before, during, and after the Civil War. The motto in the masthead: "The Republic of Washington and Jackson--A Union of Co-Equal States, And A White Citizenship." Among the articles: "White & Black--How Divided" "The 'Colored Cadet' " "Woman Suffrage" "The Word ... See More
Maryland votes for Washington as President...
Item #640021
February 14, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 14, 1789 A nice newspaper from what was the nation's capital at the time, in fact Washington would be inaugurated in this city in just over 2 months. Pages 1, 3 & 4 are filled with ads, with news reports on page 2 including a report from Annapolis: "We have certain advices from Virginia that the election of Representatives has been decidedly ... See More
Washington on his way to his inauguration...
Item #640006
March 2, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, March 2, 1789 Remembering this issue was less than a month from Washington's inauguration, pg. 2 has a report datelined "George Town" noting in part: "Last Tuesday arrived in this town from Mount Vernon, his excellency George Washington, our late beloved chief...happy to understand that through the influence and perseverance of his excellenc... See More
Missouri statehood and the slavery issue...
Item #639983
December 21, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C. Dec. 21, 1820 The ftpg. has a lengthy: "Debate of the Admission of Missouri Into the Union" in the Senate, which evolves into a lengthy pg. 2 & 3 report relating to slavery with a long list: "...a full statement of all the ships engaged in that trade during the four years together with their owners, consignees, their places of resid... See More
A runaway slave for sale...
Item #639980
November 25, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 25, 1820
* 2 slavery ads from our nation's capital
The back page has an ad: "Runaway Negro For Sale" with details, and also: "Wanted To Hire" a few slaves (see). The back page has more than a full column headed: "On Military Science - Construction of Seacoast Batteries". Uncommon to find slave ads from out... See More
Battle of Springfield, New Jersey...
Item #639935
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780 Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington, datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette, followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette. Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut. general o... See More
Trio of issues on the inauguration of James Monroe, & more...
Item #639901
March 19, 1817
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, a nice trio of consecutive issues dated March 12, 15, and 19, 1817 on the inauguration of James Monroe. March 12 has on pg. 2: "The Inauguration" from Washington City, including: "Under the auspices of a delightful day, yesterday took place the interesting ceremony attendant on the entrance of he President elect of the United States ... See More
British capture Washington, D.C...
Item #639856
August 31, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 31, 1814 The front page has some significant content from the War of 1812 including: "The War--Third Year" "In the Vicinity of Washington" "Sketches of the Invasion of Washington" which provides a time line as to the advance by the British, including: "Aug. 20-21. The British began their march towards Washington...Aug. 22...... See More
Confederates attempt a raid into Washington, D.C...
Item #639810
July 12, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1864 The ftpg. has one column Civil War heads including: "THE INVASION" "Daring Acts of the Raiders" "The Railroad Trains Captured at Magnolia" "Rebels Raiding Around" "The Rebels in Strong Force Near Washington" "The Pirate Florida" "Rebel Account of the Florida" and more.
Eight pages... See More
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #639727
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 Inside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being in an environment so heavily forested. This interesting article takes nearly two pages. Further on is:... See More
Maryland ratifies the Constitution...
Item #639682
May 8, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 8, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Maryland's ratification
Most of page 2 is taken up with an excellent and very detailed report of the Maryland convention which was called to consider the proposed federal constitution for ratification. Included is not only the report that the state formally ratified: "...and c... See More
Creating a Jewish city in the Niagara River...
Item #639600
September 10, 1825
NILE'S WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 10, 1825 One of the brief articles on the back page reads in its entirety: "An Hebrew city, to be called Ararat is to be laid off on Grand Island, N.Y., on the 15th or 18th instant, with masonic and military ceremonies. It will be located to face the mouth of the great canal." This was the project of newspaper publisher Mordecai Manuel N... See More
The President sells public lands in Mississippi, Louisiana, & Alabama...
Item #639582
August 1, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., Aug. 10, 1826 Page 3 has two detailed documents "By the President of the United States", each signed in type: John Quincy Adams, for the sale of public lands in Mississippi, and in the cities of New Orleans and Mobile. Headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Four pages, nice condition.
Abraham Lincoln ventures towards Washington, D.C...
Item #639542
February 26, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1861 Among the front page heads are reports concerning the new administration of Abraham Lincoln and the coming Civil War: "Passage of the Bill to Discontinue the Postal Service in the Seceded States" "Movements of the President Elect" "Visit of Mr. Lincoln to the Capitol" "The Latest Speculation Respecting the New Cabinet" &q... See More
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