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Native American Interest
Problem with slaves in the Bahamas... Cherokee gold...
Item #653455
October 8, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.
Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.
Complete in 24 pages, 6 ... See More
Seneca Indians...
Item #206436
November 28, 1831
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Nov. 28, 1831 Pg. 3 report: "Seneca Indians--Between two and three hundred Seneca Indians arrived in Cincinnati on the 10th inst., under charge of Col. McElvaine, on their way to lands beyond the Mississippi, provide for them by the government. Their lands relinquished, consist of about 40,000 acres, of excellent quality." A few traces of... See More
When Davy Crockett was an unknown...
Item #656649
December 31, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 31, 1831 It's always fascinating to find mention of notable people years before they would become a household name. Inside has one such report: an inconspicuous--yet noteworthy--mention of Davy Crockett, less than five years before he would die at the Alamo. As a member of Congress, this report notes: "...The speaker laid before the ... See More
Notable Supreme Court case in establishing Indian sovereignty...
Item #648134
March 10, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1832
* United State Supreme Court
* Samuel Worcester v. Georgia
* Cherokee Indians - Native lands
Inside has a very notable Supreme Court case, "The Cherokee Case", being Samuel A. Worcester vs. the state of Georgia. In the case the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Cherokee Indians constituted a nation holding distinct sovere... See More
The Creek Indian Treaty of 1832...
Item #631651
April 14, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 14, 1832 Perhaps the most significant content is the full page report headed: "Treaty With The Creek Indians" which has the complete text of the Treaty of March 24, 1832 with all 14 articles followed by the signatures in type of Lewis Cass, William McGilvery, Benjamin Marshall and various Indian chiefs.
Also known as the Treaty of Cusse... See More
A 'call to arms' for the Black Hawk War...
Item #654192
June 9, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 9, 1832 Inside has over half a page headed: "Indian War" which includes a Proclamation from the Rock River, signed by: John Reynolds, noting: "It becomes my duty again to call on you for your services in the defense of your country. The state is not only invaded by the hostile Indians but many of our citizens have been slain in battl... See More
Indian War... Sax and Fox Indians...
Item #610258
June 19, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, NY, June 19, 1832 Page 2 has an article pertaining to Major General Scott being sent to Fort Dearborn for the purpose of demanding the Sax and Fox Indians the surrender of the murderers of the Menominees and to the observance of the treaty.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. 4 pages in nice condition.
Act signed by Andrew Jackson...
Item #557139
July 2, 1832
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, from Concord, New Hampshire, dated July 2, 1832
* President Andrew Jackson act
* Early Indiana mention
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act for altering the times of holding the District Court of the United States for the District of Indiana...", signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Other news of the day with ... See More
Death of Commodore John Rogers...
Item #221785
July 21, 1832
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, July 21, 1832
* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
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* Commodore George Washington Rodgers death & funeral
Page 2 has a report: "From La Plata--Death of Commodore Rogers". There is a second, more detailed report about the funeral of Commodore Rogers at Buenos Aires, which includes the Order Of The Procession and more. Some minor creasing here. Other news of the day incl
The Black Hawk War... Early on the Rocky Mountains...
Item #611128
October 27, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 27, 1832
* Black Hawk War
* Indian warriors
Page 2 has: "News from the Rocky Mountains" which is early. Elsewhere is: "Mortality of Slaves" and also: "Black Hawk" which concerning the Black Hawk War (see hyperlink).
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
This small size newspaper began in... See More
GROWTH & EXPANSION... Cincinnati, Ohio...
Item #541249
May 3, 1833
EVENING POST, New York City, New York, May 3, 1833
* Early Cincinnati, Ohio population...
* Progress of the West...
Page 2 has a report: "Progress Of The West.--The section of land on which Cincinnati is laid out, was bought for forty-nine dollars worth of land warrants! This was in December, 1788. Its population in 1795, was 500; in 1813, 4000; now in 1832... See More
President Jackson assaulted... Black Hawk War... the sea serpent...
Item #657304
May 9, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1833 The front page has a small article noting in part: "The Sea Serpent has been seen again upon our boast...confident he say one hundred feet of the monster...we tender our thanks to his Serpentship for making his appearance once more...may we be there to see!" and more.
Also on the ftpg. are two article on: "The Assault Upon... See More
Coffee, slaves, coins produced at the Mint...
Item #656650
August 10, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 10, 1833 Among the articles within: "The Indian Character" "Emigration To Canada"; a full page on: "Product & Consumption o Coffee" "and a detailed account from the: "Mint of the United States" with charts of the number of each quotes produced, etc (see); "Harbors on Lake Erie" and &q... See More
President Jackson vetoes the Land Bill... The 'Trail of Tears'...
Item #657100
December 10, 1833
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1833 Most of page 2 is taken up with: "Message of the President Of the United States, Returning the Land Bill" signed at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. This was Jackson's Land Bill Veto Message to Congress, vetoed for reason state in the prefatory paragraph of the lengthy text.
Half of the back page is taken up with the: &quo... See More
On the death of LaFayette...
Item #656914
June 28, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1834
* In memory of LaFayette : on LaFayette's death
The very top of the front page has an. item which includes: "...senate appointed a committee of 13 & the house of representatives a committee of 24 to consider & report what token of affection ought to be paid to the memory of Lafayette..." with just a bit more... See More
Indian content...
Item #544701
June 14, 1836
NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York, dated June 14, 1836.
* Chief Schachipkaka death
* Winnebagoes Indians
A page 2 article reports The Green Bay Intelligencer announces...the death of Schachipkaka, or Decari the White Head, Chief of the Winnebagoes...
It also mentions that 3 days prior to his death he asked to be baptized.
Also within this issue is other news and advertisements... See More
Trouble with the Indians...
Item #637613
June 18, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 18, 1836 The front page has: "Treaty With the Cherokees". Articles inside include: "The Creek War" which takes most of a page; "The Indian Deputations" and a lengthy: "Speech of John Quincy Adams" in Congress.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
Death of James Madison... Santa Anna's Vindication...
Item #629776
July 2, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1836 A front page report begins: "It becomes our melancholy duty to announce the death of James Madison, who departed this life on the 28th ult..." More, plus a reference to the "great plan of government" and an acknowledgment of Madison's contribution to the plan: "...and to the memory of no one of that band of patr... See More
Death of James Madison... Santa Anna's Vindication...
Item #637614
July 2, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1836
* President James Madison death
* Battle of Micanopy - Florida
A front page report begins: "It becomes our melancholy duty to announce the death of James Madison, who departed this life on the 28th ult..." More, plus a reference to the "great plan of government" and an acknowledgment of Madison's contribution ... See More
Continuing troubles in Texas...
Item #646662
July 23, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1836 Most of an inside page is taken up with reports headed: "Texas" which includes several letters, one beginning: "I am sorry to inform you of our situation. We are detained here for nothing but to keep you ignorant of the enemy's intention; they will soon be down on you in great numbers...". Included also is a letter ... See More
Santa Anna to be tried & shot... More from Texas...
Item #657337
August 6, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 6, 1836
* Texas War for Independence
* Santa Anna to be tried & shot
* Creek War - Cherokees - Indians
The ftpg. has a short report concerning the "outrages" due to the rescue of two runaway slaves.
Other articles inside include: "Lynching Among the Indians" "The Creek War" with reports from Fort M... See More
The Seimole Indian War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #636332
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 13, 1836 The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well (see). Other items include: "United States & Mexico" "Revolt of Negroes at Havana" "Unite... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #637627
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 13, 1836 The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well (see). Other items include: "United States & Mexico" "Revolt of Negroes at Havana" "Unite... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #637628
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 13, 1836 The front page has: "Mexico & Texas" with mention that the Mexicans will not fight until fall & that a treaty between Santa Anna & General Sam Houston had reached Mexico. Further particulars as well (see). Other items include: "United States & Mexico" "Revolt of Negroes at Havana" "Unite... See More
On Davy Crockett, referencing his death at the Alamo...
Item #662549
August 27, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1836 Perhaps the best article in this issue is titled: "Colonel Crockett" which is a letter to Davy Crockett's widow written by a person who knew him, portions including: "...With his fate in the fortress San Antonio, Texas, you are doubtless long since advised...I regret his untimely loss to your family & self...When he ... See More
The slave case of Matilda Lawrence... On the 'Trail of Tears"...
Item #662550
April 22, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 22, 1837 The most notable report is a page 5 item headed: "Slave Case" which is the fascinating case of slave Matilda Lawrence.
Abolitionist William Birney, who published "The Philanthropist" hired friend & future Supreme Court Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase, to defend Matilda. As a website notes: "On... See More
Indian Chief Euchee Billy... negroes released...
Item #577961
May 12, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, May 12, 1837 A page 3 report "From Florida" says: "Gov. Jesup...has directed the negroes yielded by the Indians to be congregated at Lake Monroe (Ft. Mellon) instead of St. Mark's.... Euchee Billy (the chief supposed to have been killed by our forces) it is now said is at Ft. Mellon with Philip's son. Philip is...wounded & it is supposed [he] received the ... See More
Sam Houston congratulates those who fought for Texas independence...
Item #648857
June 24, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1837
* Texas Revolution
* War of Independence
* Samuel Houston address
Inside has a great report headed: "Texas" which includes a lengthy: "Address To the Army of Texas" signed in type by: Sam. Houston. In the letter he congratulates the efforts & heroism of those who fought in the battles for Texas independence... See More
Acts of Congress: the Indians... changing titles in the U.S. Navy...
Item #619645
August 2, 1837
WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Aug. 2, 1837 The masthead features an engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The back page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with "An Act Making Appropriations for the Current Expenses of the Indian Department..." signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. Also "An Act to Change the Titles of Certain Officers in the Navy" (see).
Four pa... See More
How the Indians were treated on the "Trail of Tears"...
Item #653174
August 26, 1837
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 26, 1837
* Trail of Tears treatment
* Native Americans - Indians
A nice issue on the "Trail of Tears". Page 3 has: "Indian Treaty" followed by: "Emigrating Indians" which has: "A late visit to the camps of the Indians...convinced us that we were wrong in concluding that their treatment did not conform to th... See More
Indian Battle...
Item #208813
September 30, 1837
THE CORRECTOR, Sag-Harbor, N.Y., Sept. 30, 1837 Page 3 report: Glorious and Tremendous Battle with the Indians!!!, with the report stating in part: The Army have met the enemy, and they are ours!--All hail Columbia, happy land!, plus mention that two principal chiefs, Phillip and Uchee Billy, were captured. Archival mends to three minor tears in the lower margin, area of lite dampstaining, occasio... See More
Battle of Lake Okeechobee...
Item #648855
January 20, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Jan. 20, 1838
* Battle of Lake Okeechobee - Florida
* Second Seminole War - Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has a letter from Z. Taylor's command which relates the Battle of Okeechobee, headed: "Authentic From Florida" datelines from Fort Gardner, beginning: "The 1st brigade under the command of colonel Taylor reached this, a few... See More
The Bowie knife outlawed in Tennessee...
Item #622786
February 17, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, February 17, 1838 Among the various reports in this famous newspaper is a back page item which notes: "The legislators of the state of Tennessee adjourned on Monday...The Bill to suppress the sale and use of bowie knives deserves to be reckoned among the most salutary acts passed by the ...assembly...Its provisions will effectually stay the... See More
Filled with military content... The Seminole Indian War...
Item #654450
March 1, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1838 As the title might suggest, filled with various military content. The issue begins with an interesting: "Journal of eight years hard fighting during the War for our Independence". Among other items are: "General Jesup, the Sec. of War, & the Military Academy" "Battle of the Kissimmee--The Army" & m... See More
Uncommon Military Periodical 1838....
Item #215567
March 29, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, March 29, 1838.
* Uncommon military title
* Uncommon military title
Inside has the "Regulations For the enlistment and employment of Boys who may be entered to Serve in the Navy until they arrive at the age of twenty-one years". Other topics include: "Medical Corps Of The Navy" "Florida War" "Indian Affairs" "From The Sa
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The 'Trail of Tears'... Indians must relocate west of the Mississippi...
Item #649788
June 5, 1838
VERMONT GAZETTE, Bennington, June 5, 1838
* Trail of Tears
* Native Americans
* Winfield Scott
Page 3 has most of a column headed: "Address of General Scott to The Cherokees" signed in type: Winfield Scott, from the Cherokee Agency. This was the last of the various forced migration of the American Indians to land west of the Mississippi, part of the infamous "Trail of ... See More
The Trail of Tears... Civil War notables when they were young...
Item #657687
July 21, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, July 21, 1838 Inside has over half a page concerning the Trail of Tears, headed: "The Cherokees" which begins: "The removal of Indians, for emigration from the middle district, late Cherokee country, being nearly or quite completed..." with more. Included also are 3 related documents. The "Trail of Tears" was the re... See More
"Trail of Tears"...
Item #656469
September 22, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Sept. 22, 1838 Inside has: "Cherokee Emigration" which includes: "...a second detachment of Cherokees set out for the west on last Sunday. The emigration will now go on rapidly. In a few weeks the whole Cherokee nation east will be on their way to the west..." with more. This was part of the "Trail of Tears" movemen... See More
Uncommon Military Periodical 1838....
Item #571042
November 8, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, November 8, 1838 Inside has the "Hints for the Creation of a New Bureau"; reports from Commander D.G. Farragut at Vera Cruz; General Taylor and his treaty with the Apalachicola Indian treaty and more. Octavo-size, 16 pages, some lite foxing, otherwise in good condition.
Overtaking the Indians in Florida... Second Seminole War...
Item #650838
January 12, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 12, 1839 Included are 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Occupation Of Florida" which is introduced with: "A bill to provide for the armed occupation and settlement of that part of Florida which is now overrun and infested by marauding bands of hostile Indians." with all six Sections. Much more reporting from the federal government... See More
Dealing with the Mormon troubles in Missouri...
Item #656727
February 2, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 2, 1839
* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
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* Missouri Mormon Troubles
Inside has an article headed: "The Mormon Affair" which includes: "...the senate passed on the 3rd upon the joint resolutions of the Mo. Legislature, 'The first resolution'...declares that it is inexpedient at this time to prosecute the investigation into the cause of th
Martin Van Buren In 1839...
Item #213395
April 22, 1839
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 22, 1839.
* Martin Van Buren Act
* 1839 Concord NH
* Florida Indians
An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Various Indian tribes, for 1839, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Florida Indians" "New York Electi
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* Martin Van Buren Act
* 1839 Concord NH
* Florida Indians
An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department, and for fulfilling treaty stipulations with the Various Indian tribes, for 1839, signed in type: Martin Van Buren. Other news of the day includes: "Florida Indians" "New York Electi
Very early from the panhandle of Florida...
Item #661554
July 27, 1839
PENSACOLA GAZETTE, Florida, July 27, 1839
* Rare antebellum title
* Escambia County
A very nice & early newspaper from this Florida town, very rarely found from before the Civil War. This is a four page newspaper with various news of the day and a wealth of ads as well. Inside are: "How to Tell a Drunken Man" "Another Indian Massacre" "Late From Texas"... See More
The Baltimore Clipper...
Item #651114
February 17, 1840
BALTIMORE CLIPPER, Feb. 17, 1840 Nice engraving of a clipper ship in the masthead and printed for just five years. This is a volume 1 issue. The ftpg. has "More Indian Massacres" .
Four pages, some discrete archival mends inside at margins, spotted foxing, minor edge wear.
Indian treaty... burning of Steamboat Erie...
Item #590278
December 4, 1841
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1841 The front page has: "Treaty with Wyandott Indians" which includes: "... the "Wyandott nation were assembled y the Chiefs in General Council o the 20th and 22d instant, to vote upon the question of selling to the United States all their lands in Ohio, and emigrant to the West. After two days and a part of last ni... See More
Great travelogue of a journey west...
Item #648832
December 4, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1841 Most of the ftpg. is a terrific travelogue of the West, headed: "Santa Fe And the Far West". It is a letter datelines at Santa Fe, July 29, 1841 and is very descriptive of the travel from Vincennes, Indiana, to St. Louis, then further west into the Indian country, and then Santa Fe. Nice detail on the latter. It ends with: "... See More
Withlacoochee and expansion into Seminole Territory...
Texas, Mexico & Santa Anna...
Item #629039
March 26, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, March 26, 1842 Beginning on the front page and carrying over to pages 2 and 3 is an article headed: "Texas And Mexico". This concerns the trouble between the two and notes the Mexican perspective near the beginning: "...already by alternate threats & promises they attempt to drive us Mexicans to a renunciation of our rights,and to&n... See More
Great account of a journey through the Old West...
Item #661435
June 13, 1842
WEEKLY PICAYUNE, New Orleans, June 13, 1842
* Texan Santa Fe Expedition
* Texas & New Mexico
The entire front page is taken up with a great letter titled: "The Texas Santa Fe Expedition" "San Antonio--Spanish Missions in the Neighborhood--Return to Austin--Sight of Comanche Indians". A terrific travelogue with a wealth early text on this journey though the West... See More
Seated Liberty Dollar Coin 1842 News...
Item #213667
September 17, 1842
DOLLAR WEEKLY, Phila., Sept. 17, 1842.
* Seated Liberty
* Dollar Coin Masthead
* Print
* 1842 Original News
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin which was the cost of an annual subscription. Page 3 report: Great, Bloody and Brutal Prize Fight between Otis Lilly and Tom McCoy--Death of McCoy.
Other news of the day includes: "The Late Indian Murders In Florida" "Pre
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* Seated Liberty
* Dollar Coin Masthead
* 1842 Original News
The masthead has an engraving of a dollar coin which was the cost of an annual subscription. Page 3 report: Great, Bloody and Brutal Prize Fight between Otis Lilly and Tom McCoy--Death of McCoy.
Other news of the day includes: "The Late Indian Murders In Florida" "Pre
Cherokee Council... Ship Princeton...
Item #571054
February 13, 1844
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington (D.C.), February 13, 1844 The frontpage of this issue contains reports on "The United States Ship Princeton" which had left from Philadelphia having in tow the brig Caraccas, bound for Laguayra, however incurring difficulties due to ice. "The Cherokee Councill in session at Tah-le-quah" reported that it has adjourned after 100 days. This... See More
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