Politics in America
Politics in America
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #676376
March 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798
* President John Adams acts of Congress
* Thomas Jefferson and Increase Sumner
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in sc... See More
Ambassadors to resolve the crisis with France...
Item #697388
March 28, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 28, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The ftpg. has a full column article: "Slavery". Page 2 has much on the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" and pg. 3 has a document from President Adams which endorse Pinckney, Marshall & Gerry as representatives of the U.S. in attempting to resol... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665596
March 28, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 28, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of the front page is taken up with advertisements including twelve illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages... See More
The XYZ Affair In 1798....
Item #701701
March 28, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams message
Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More
A John Adams Proclamation... Rights of women...
Item #685686
March 31, 1798
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March 31, 1798 An uncommon title which lasted only from Feb., 1798 thru June, 1799, during which time it was suspended for 6 months due to the death of the editor.
Contents include a wide range of eclectic articles, one of which is: "The Rights Of Woman" which is a serialized article, this portion taking 1 1/2 pages. The back two pages are taken ... See More
John Adams Script signature on the front page...
Item #622952
April 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1798
* President John Adams : script signature on front page
Most of the third column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams (see) concerning the prevention of trade with foreign countries.
Other news of the day and ads throughout including six back page illustrated ship ads.
Four ... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #686819
April 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1798
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Fifth Congress of the United states
Most of the third column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and by the Vice President, Th. Jefferson, concerning the prevention of trade with foreign countries.
Other news of the day... See More
Treasury report and documents signed by President John Adams...
Item #686132
April 24, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, April 24, 1798
* Oliver Wolcott Jr. - U.S. Treasury
* President John Adams letters signed
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a report headed: "Treasury Department" signed in type: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury. Page 2 has "Important Communications" which includes 3... See More
Early title from New Haven, Connecticut...
Item #570044
April 25, 1798
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, April 25, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
The entire front page is taken up with the continuation of a "Message" from the President to Congress, which also takes most of page 2, and concludes on page 4.
Also on page 2 is: "Yesterday the House of Representatives of the United States went into a committee of the whole on the state ... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #698112
April 25, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 25, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
All of page 2 is taken up with reports from Congress.
The back page has a detailed notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying rations to the various military ... See More
A very short-lived magazine...
Item #685687
April 28, 1798
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April 28, 1798 An uncommon title which lasted only from Feb., 1798 thru June, 1799, during which time it was suspended for 6 months due to the death of the editor.
Contents include a wide range of eclectic articles with the back page taken up with: "Intelligence" reporting news from Congress.
No imprint but Mott's 'History of American Ma... See More
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #564865
May 02, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near folds and margins, generally nice.
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #564866
May 02, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing near folds and margins, generally nice.
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #687491
May 02, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Letters to the President...
Item #686846
May 05, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 5, 1798 The front page has the: "Address of the Inhabitants of Portsmouth to the President of the United States" and "Address of the Inhabitants of the town of Portland to the President of the United States" with page 2 having two more from Philadelphia and Brookline, with his response to the Phila. letter signed: John Adams.
The front pag... See More
Address to the President with his response...
Item #647480
May 16, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 16, 1798
* 18th century America
* John Adams address
Pages 2 & 3 have an address to the President from the: "Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." with his response to them signed in type: John Adams. Much other news of the day.
Four pages, some foxing, nice condition.... See More
Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...
Item #686847
May 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams. Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when the most conciliating measures w... See More
Detailed Treasury report... Discussing the state of the country...
Item #686134
May 22, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 22, 1798
* 18th century American publication
The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a: "Treasury Department" report signed: Oliver Wolcott, Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has much reporting on: "Proceedings of the Federal Congress" concerning the state of the Union, & p... See More
Six letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #679570
May 26, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1798
* President John Adams
A nice issue for display as the front page contains not just one but six letters, each signed in type by the president: JOHN ADAMS. There are two more letters signed by Adams on page 2.
These letters are in response to letters sent to him by people or groups in Lancaster & Harrisburg, Penna., and also Burlington &... See More
John Adams Acts... with script signatures...
Item #686849
June 02, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1798
* President John Adams
* 3 Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
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* President John Adams
* 3 Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
Results of the election for governor... Naval news...
Item #645101
June 02, 1798
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 2, 1798 Page 3 has results of the: "Election" for Governor, showing a majority for Livingstone over John Jay. Also: "An Act More Effectually to Protect the Commerce & Coasts of the United States".
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches.
See the handsome masthead...
Item #697883
June 06, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 6, 1798
* Nice 18th century American publication
The front page is taken up with: "Dispatches from the Envoys to France", and page 2 includes reports from the "Columbian Federal Congress" among other items.
Four pages, small hole at fold juncture does not affect mentioned reports, good condition.... See More
Item #621784
June 09, 1798
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, June 9, 1798 Pages 1 & 2 have literary content and pg. 3 includes a chart of the: "Election for Governor". Also: "Depredations of Our Commerce" & a few other items.
Four pages, various foxing, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, good condition.
Signed by President John Adams...
Item #582604
June 13, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, June 13, 1798
* President John Adams
* 18th century American title
Part of the front page has "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress", carrying over to page 2. Pg. 2 has a lengthy: "Speech" to the Mass. Legislature signed in type by the governor: Increase Sumner. Pg. 3 has a brie... See More
Discussions in Congress...
Item #697638
June 20, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 20, 1798 Page 2 has much on the proceedings of the federal Congress, with pg. 3 have reports from the "Proceedings of the Legislature of Massachusetts" which include mention: "A Resolve passed for loaning certain cannon to the United States for the use of the frigate Constitution."
Four pages, handsome masth... See More
On the XYZ Affair... John Adams responds...
Item #684096
June 23, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* Charles Talleyrand
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy letter from the French Foreign Minister signed: Ch. Mau. Talleyrand, concerning the XYZ Affair, which would lead to the Quasi-War.
Page 2 has an address of the Mass. Legislature to the President, with his response signed in type: Jo... See More
On the XYZ Affair, with letters from President Adams...
Item #684097
June 27, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The first column has a brief document signed by the President: John Adams, as an introduction to a lengthy document regarding the XYZ Affair and relations with France.
Page 2 has yet another related document signed by: John Adams as well as one from the French diplomat, one of the principals i... See More
Letter from President John Adams concerning France...
Item #697652
June 28, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 28, 1798
* France relations
* John Adams letter
Page 2 begins with reports from Congress concerning Aliens, later to be solidified in the Aliens and Sedition Act.
Also a letter from the President concerning France, ending with: "...I will never send another Minister to France without assurances that he will be received, respected, and honored ... See More
John Adams' letter to the Masons...
Item #686853
June 30, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 30, 1798
* President John Adams
* Masonic - Masons address
Page 2 has an address of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Boston to the President, with his: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams. Also the President's letter to the people of Braintree, Mass., also signed: John Adams.
Four pages, slightly close-trimmed to a portion of the bottom margi... See More
John Adams and the XYZ Affair...
Item #685709
July 04, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 4, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The front page, most of pg. 2 & some of page 5 are taken up with a lengthy letter from the U.S. ambassadors to the French ministers of state concerning the XYZ Affair, including an introductory note signed by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
Washington nominated to be Commander-in-Chief...
Item #668908
July 05, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 5, 1798
* President George Washington
* Commander-in-Chief again ?
Page 3 begins with a notable report: "How transporting the fact! the great, the good, the aged WASHINGTON, has said, 'I am ready again to go with my fellow citizens to the field of battle, in defence of the Liberty and Independence of my country'.
The... See More
The President responses to the Society of Cincinnati...
Item #668910
July 11, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 11, 1798
* Society of the Cincinnati
* President John Adams
* Trenton, New Jersey
Page 2 has an address to the President from the Society of Cincinnati of Trenton, New Jersey, with his response on page 3 signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, otherwise very nice.... See More
Counting slaves in the United States...
Item #668916
July 18, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 18, 1798
* A census of slaves in the U.S. ?
* President John Adams
The middle of the front page features a great & detailed notice from the Secretary of the Treasury concerning proposals for supplying the United States with various firearms.
All of page 2 and nearly half of page 3 are taken up with: "AN ACT To Provide f... See More
John Adams and the Bank of the United States...
Item #686859
July 21, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 21, 1798
* President John Adams signed act
* Bank of the United States fraud
The front page has half a column take up with: "An Act to Punish Frauds committed on the Bank of the United States" signed in script type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a document headed: "John Adams, President of the United States of America: To All Whom It May Conc... See More
On Washington again becoming Commander-in-Chief of the Army, plus more...
Item #694506
July 24, 1798
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 24, 1798
* President George Washington
* re. commanding American armies
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Laws Of the United States" including several Acts of Congress including: "Supplementary to an act...to establish an uniform rule of Naturalization..." and: "Supplementary to...An Act authorizing the Presiden... See More
Giving permission for the President to borrow money...
Item #668931
July 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "AN ACT To Enable the resident of the United States to Borrow money for the Public Service" signed at its conclusion: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, nice condition.... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #668932
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798
* General George Washington again ?
Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Ge... See More
Frigate Constellation protecting our shores...
Item #668935
August 01, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 1, 1798 Page 2 has: "Constellation Frigate, Or, Notice for French Pirates" which has: "The U.S. frigate Constellation...is now off our bar...to cruise along our southern coast for the protection of the American trade & the punishment of French insolence...".
Also a letter to the President from officers at Salisbu... See More
Two letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #693191
August 04, 1798
THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 4, 1798
* President John Adams letters
Page 2 has a letter headed: "The Sublime or Masonry" to the President, John Adams, to which he replied: "To the Free Masons of the state of Maryland" signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 has another letter: "To the...town of York,...Massachusetts" signed in type... See More
Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...
Item #638250
August 08, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798 A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in script... See More
Rewarding Washington in an Act of Congress...
Item #668940
August 16, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 16, 1798 Page 2 begins with over a column taken up with two acts: "AN ACT for Vesting in George Washington, a Certain Interest in the companies established for Opening & Extending the Navigation of Potomack and James rivers." and the other for amending it.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...
Item #668943
August 24, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 24, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Trouble between America and France...
Item #684126
August 25, 1798
FELIX FARLEY'S BRISTOL JOURNAL, England, Aug. 25, 1798
* Rare 18th century publication
Nice engraving in the masthead. The news reports are mostly from England but the front page has a report concerning the troubling relationship between America and France. Another article on the back page: "America and France" which leads in with: "The Preamble of the Bill lately in... See More
President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...
Item #668944
August 29, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 29, 1798
* President John Adams letter
Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing inside, good condition.
John Adams, John Adams, and John Adams...
Item #701631
September 08, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 8, 1798
* President John Adams
* Acts of U.S. Congress
The front page begins with 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has an address of the Boston Marine Society to the President concerning the growing tensions with France, followed by the President's reply signed in type: John Adams. And the back ... See More
Beating Obamacare by 212 years...
Item #668954
September 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 contains the full text of: "An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen" which was signed into law on July 16, 1798 with the signature of the President: John Adams.
This Act of Congress authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from the wages of seamen for the sole purpose of ... See More
John Adams responds to the grand jury in Maine...
Item #668955
September 27, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 27, 1798 Page 3 has an address to the President by the grand jury of the district of Maine (then part of Mass.) concerning the on-going troubles with France, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
An interesting report: "There are now in the United States seven Universities, sixteen Colleges, and sixty Aca... See More
An address to the President, with his response...
Item #687169
October 10, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798 Page 2 has an: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better expressed than the following." signed: James Oliver. This is followed by the President's reply signed: John Adams.
Four pages, two very discrete archival mends inside, great c... See More
An address to the President, with his response...
Item #604887
October 10, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 has and: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better expressed than the following." signed: James Oliver. This is followed by the President's reply signed: John Adams (see).
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Stopping the spread of Yellow Fever in 1798... A broadside "supplement"...
Item #668961
October 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 13, 1798
* Yellow fever epidemic in the East
The front page has: "A PROCLAMATION" by the mayor of Baltimore concerning the on-going Yellow Fever epidemic in the East and his efforts to prevent its spread noting: "...hereby forbidding the entrance into the city of Baltimore, or within 3 miles thereof, of all persons w... See More
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