Politics in America
Politics in America
Great on Jefferson & the Burr Conspiracy... A very rare title...
THE FRIEND, Salem, Massachusetts, Feb. 7, 1807 A very rare title as it only existed for 29 issues, from Jan. 3 thru July 18, 1807. This is the number 6 issue. Only 5 American institutions have any holdings of this title, two of which have just a single issue.
A fine issue on the Burr Conspiracy, as any number of websites can be found with the full text of this special message to C... See More
Thomas Jefferson... The Burr Conspiracy...
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
Over half of the front page is "An Act" of Congress concerning circuit & district courts in North Carolina.
Page 2 has a note to Congress concerning a situation with France, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Both pages 2 & 3 has various letters concerning the Burr Conspiracy.
Four pages, nice c... See More
Jefferson acknowledges an offer of military assistance...
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1807 The front page has a letter from the Ohio militia to the President, offering their services in light of the: "...hostile appearances of foreign troops on our lines & boundaries as a prelude to war...", specifically referring to Spain.
It is followed by a letter of acknowledgment from the President signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four p... See More
America prohibits the importation of slaves (1807)...
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 2, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Evening".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portraiture to comi
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 2 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic port
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra
... See MoreWilliam Cowper poem - the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Also present is a letter Alexander Petion, the 1st President of Hayti, to the "men of color" ... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1,1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portr
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic port
... See MoreJefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars
Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of ... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation requiring British ships to leave...
THE REPERTORY, Boston, July 10, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.
It relates to the ongoing troubles in Europe and America's situation & specifies that: "...all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain, now within the har... See More
Jefferson's letter of thanks... Early on the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair...
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, July 31, 1807 The front page has a letter of thanks from the President for the military protection of Fort Norfolk and Crany Island, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also an item: "Spanish Aggression" noting: "...that the Spaniards at Mobile have seized 200 stand of arms...belonging to the United States..." and bit more.
Page 2 has an early ... See More
Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson letters
The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1807
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realist
... See MoreFrom Maine, before statehood... Jefferson, Aaron Burr...
PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, Nov. 2, 1807 At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So this issue is from 13 years before statehood.
Page 2 has most of a column on: "Col. Burr's Trial" for High Treason glints the United States. Then a brief item on: "Trial of Com. Barron". He was char... See More
Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Nov. 5, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
Over half of page 3 is taken up with the: "President's Message" to the Senate & House of Representatives, signed in type at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.
This was Jefferson's annual state-of-the-union address in which he reviewed the events of the year. This was a... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portrai
... See MoreJefferson suggests raising additional forces...
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 1, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Message re. military forces
Page 2 has a message from the President to Congress, with his concern about rising tensions in Europe which may affect America, and with thoughts of raising additional military forces. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some creases, good condition.... See More
Jefferson urges Congress to "plan for raising troops"...
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 8, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Early U.S. military
The middle of the front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: Th Jefferson, on his concern for a need to raise troops during the present troubling times in Europe. It begins: "The danger to our country arising from the contests of other nations, and the urgency of maki... See More
Jefferson advocates for a larger military...
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 9, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 3 has the: "President's Message" is signed in type: Th. Jefferson, and concerning the need to raise a larger military due to the troubling situation in Europe.
Page 3 also has: "Forty Good Reasons For the Embargo".
Four pages, water staining causes no los... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
... See MoreGovernor Sullivan as Minister of Starvation...
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, May 21, 1808 Page 3 has; "Practical Construction of the Embargo". A satirical pg. 3 item begins: "An extraordinary missive from President Jefferson to Gov. Sullivan, appointing him Dispenser of Favours, and Minister of Starvation for Massachusetts, has appeared..." (see).
Four pages, nice condition.
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated July 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic portra
... See MoreDeath of Fisher Ames...
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, July 5, 1808 All of pages 2 & 3 are black-bordered for the death of Fisher Ames, a noted member of Congress. Page 2 has a black-bordered notice beginning: "With the most heartfelt sorrow, we must discharge a solemn & painful duty, in announcing to the publick the death of the Hon. FISHER AMES..." who died on the 4th of July. Four pages,... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated August 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See MoreProclamation by Napoleon...
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Aug. 23, 1808 Among the items is a page 2: "Proclamation" signed in type: Napoleon, noting in part: "...We guarantee to the King of Spain the independence and integrity of his States in Europe..." followed by a response "Proclamation" by the King of Spain.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some wear at the margins with some foxi... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated September 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent real
... See MoreAn engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808 Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.
Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.
Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More
Existed for less than six months... Thomas Jefferson, on retiring from the Presidency...
AMERICAN PATRIOT, Concord, New Hampshire, Oct. 25, 1808 A scarce title that existed for less than six months. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
The back page has a nice address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States" which begins: "Sir--As you are about voluntarily to resign the important helm of the union..." with more on his retirement from the Presi... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Industry and Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated November 1, 1808
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic po
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Harlot's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic p
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated January 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realisti
... See MoreThe late correspondence of John Adam's...
Note that the photo is representative of ... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realis
... See MoreWilliam Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated March 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See MoreCongratulations to Jefferson upon leaving the White House...
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Retires from presidency & public life
The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated May 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after one by William Hogarth titled "Rake's Progress".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See MoreOn the Non-Intercourse law... Did the governor die?
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 27, 1809 The front page has most of a column taken up with AN ACT...The Amended Non-Intercourse Law." concerning relations with England and France, signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has a curious item: "A Danbury paper of July 19 announces...the death of his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Esq. This report, we think, and sincerely hope, is p... See More
William Hogarth print...
"After" Hogarth engraving dated August 1, 1809
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic
... See MoreDeath of Joseph Haydn... Proclamation signed by President James Madison...
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 17, 1809
* Franz Joseph Haydn death
* Classical music composer
* Vienna, Austria
The top of the front page has: "A Proclamation" signed in type: James Madison, and also: "French Piracies" which takes an entire column. On page 2, under the "Deaths" is a small announcement "In Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musi... See More
Death of Haydn...
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 19, 1809
* Franz Joseph Haydn death
* Classical music composer
* Vienna, Austria
Page 2, under the "Died" is a small announcement "At Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musical composer, aged 76." (see)
Most of the front page is taken up with the continued: "Correspondence of the Late President Adams"
Four pages, sca... See More
A poem of gratitude to the retired Thomas Jefferson...
BALTIMORE EVENING POST, Maryland, Sept. 4, 1809
* Very rare publication
* re. Thomas Jefferson retirement
The last time we offered this title was 15 years ago.
Page 2 has much on the war in Europe & includes a letter signed in type: Jerome Napoleon, the youngest brother of Napoleon Buonaparte.
Page 3 has a poem: "Gratitude, to Thomas Jefferson, Esq., Late President of the ... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 6, 1809
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Taking over 2 columns of the front page & ending on page 2 is the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, scattered foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte treaty...
* Napoleon Bonaparte treaty of peace
* Austria & France
On page 2 under Definitive Treaty of Peace is the text of a treaty between Austria and France, signed in type: Napoleon. Other news of the day includes: "Affairs Of Spain" "Congress" and more. Lower half of the spine has numerous tears and is very tattered , lower margin is tat