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On the death of George Washington...
Item #708872
February 26, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 26, 1800 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Biographical Sketch of Gen. George Washington" providing much detail on his early life. The article is continued in a future issue.
The last column of page 1 is mostly taken up with: "Capt. Dunham's Funeral Oration...On the Death of Gen. George Washington"... See More
Repairing the destruction from the British invasion in Washington, D.C... Graphic on the 'Hartford Convention'...
Item #708865
November 25, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Nov. 25, 1814 This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
Content includes a letter from Jacob Brown on his work at the Niagara frontier, an editorial beginning: "In celebration of the anniversary of the evacuation of this city by the British, a military parade will take place..."; followed by: "Public Buildings ... See More
World War II is over!
Item #708838
August 15, 1945
THE OWENSBORO MESSENGER, Kentucky, Aug. 15, 1945 The banner headline announces: "JAPAN SURRENDERS ! WA ENDS ! " with various related subheads. Front page photos of Gen. Douglas MacAthur, President Truman, and Emperor Hirohito.
The complete 8 page issue, several folds, very good condition.
Men on the moon...
Item #708837
July 21, 1969
THE WASHINGTON POST, July 21, 1969 The banner headline proclaims: " 'The Eagle Has Landed' -- Armstrong Walks On Moon" with various related subheads and front page photos of Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins. Great to have this historic event in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
The complete first section with pages 1-16, two folds, minor wear at the folds and margin... See More
Assassination of Robert Kennedy: he is still alive...
Item #708836
June 06, 1968
THE WASHINGTON POST, D.C., June 6, 1968 The banner headline reports: "Kennedy 'Extremely Critical' With Serious Brain Injury" and related subheads plus 3 related front page photos. Robert Kennedy was still alive when this edition went to press.
The complete first section of 24 pages, and section G with 16 pages having more content & many photos on the assassination.
N... See More
Ten issues from the War of 1812, with war-related reports...
Item #708793
March 22, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, 1814 Here is a lot of 10 issues from during the War of 1812, each having a bit of war-related content but nothing significant enough for us to offer individually. Generally in nice condition, perhaps a few minor issues at margins.
Trial of the "demon" of Andersonville.... How the soldiers were buried...
Item #708725
October 19, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 19, 1865 Page 5 has column heads: "TRIAL OF CAPT. WIRZ" "A Few More Points of Testimony introduced" "Interesting Letter from Commissioner Ouler" "He Swaps Miserable Wretches for Good Material" "The Reading of Wirz's Argument In His Own Defence".
Also on page 5 is a column on: "The Andersonville Graves - Report o... See More
The first "fixed" baseball game... Andersonville Prison warden...
Item #708715
September 29, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 29, 1865
* Brooklyn Eckfords vs. New York Mutuals
* First documented fixed baseball game
The back page under "Out-Door Sports" "The National Game" has the summary and box score of a game between the Mutual and Eckford clubs, won by the Eckfords, 23-11. The summary mentions in part: "...Some of the fly tips taken by Mills surpassed, anything we ever saw in... See More
Emigrating from all corners of the country to California for the gold...
Item #708696
April 24, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "Western Emigration To California" relating to the historic Gold Rush of 1849. Near the beginning: "At this time every state in the Union, excepting Delaware and Texas, is represented at this place by a delegation of emigrants to California...the number will be greatly increased from each qua... See More
Callender promotes a controversy regarding Jefferson not repaying a loan...
Item #708643
July 09, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, July 9, 1803 Pages 2 and 3 contain over a full column on the notable controversy exposed by the scandalmonger James Callender (due to his hatred of Thomas Jefferson), this being the charge against Jefferson that Gabriel Jones had been denied proper repayment for a loan of some years previous.
It is prefaced with a report: "More of Mr. Jones and Mr. Jefferson" beginning: ... See More
From this famous mining town in Nevada...
Item #708591
November 16, 1872
THE DAILY STATE REGISTER, Carson City, Nevada, Nov. 16, 1872 Situated just east of Lake Tahoe at the western "elbow" of the state, this issue from its heyday during the mining era has various news, ads, and notices on the front page, with much news on page 2.
Carson City is named for the famed mountain man Kit Carson & is about 30 miles south of Reno. It originated as a stopover for ... See More
Very lengthy coverage of the trial of Lincoln's assassins...
Item #708438
May 17, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 17, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "THE TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Testimony Taken in Secret Session Last Week" "Revelations Concerning the Origin of the Murder Plot" "It was Decided Upon Just After the Rebel Defeat at Gettysburg" "Booth's Visit to Canada & Intercourse with Sanders" "How Booth Urged... See More
Charges filed against the conspirators...
Item #708436
May 16, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1865 Among the front page column heads are: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "The Charges & Specifications Against the Prisoners" "Davis, Sanders, Tucker, Thompson, and Clay in the Indictment" "They are Charged with Conspiring to Kill Lincoln, Johnson, Seward and Grant" 'The Testimony Taken on the Second Day of the Trial&q... See More
Lincoln's body on its way to Springfield... Frederick Douglass lecture...
Item #708428
May 03, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, May 3, 1865 Page 5 has: "The President's Obsequies" "From Chicago to Mr. Lincoln's Home" with subheads: "Closing Manifestations in Chicago--the Body Escorted on its Way--Mrs. Lincoln's Selection of a Burial place--The Journey Toward Springfield".
The back page has a small report on Frederick Douglass speaking to a gathering of "... See More
Letter from Lincoln to General Fremont...
Item #708423
September 15, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 15, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "The Rebellion" "Retreat of the Rebel Army to Manassas" "Grand Balloon Reconnoissance by General Smith" "Important Letter of the President to General Fremont" "Modification of the Proclamation with Regard to the Liberation of the Slaves" "Transfer of Unio... See More
Harper's Ferry evacuation...
Item #708362
June 05, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1861 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Secession Rebellion" "Official Account of the Battle at Philippi" "Complete Rout of 2000 Rebels" "Rumored Evacuation of Harper's Ferry" "Affairs In Missouri" "Night Alarms Among the Entrenchments" "Fate of the Naval Brigade" "... See More
Published by the famed Duff Green...
Item #708340
July 11, 1831
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH, Washington, a lot of six issues from 1827-1828. This was a politically-themed newspaper 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 could be taken literally as during the publication of the "Extra... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #708289
December 10, 1823
MASSACHUSETTS SPY & WORCESTER ADVERTISER, Dec. 10, 1823 Pages 2 and 3 contain the "MESSAGE" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress.
Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. Notable within this text, near the beginning is "...as a principle in which the rights... See More
Thomas Jefferson, a 'negro revolt', a fatal due...
Item #708214
January 29, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 29, 1806 The front page has a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, which introduces to the Senate a lengthy letter from General Trudeau of St. Domingo and complains about carrying on commerce with the island.
Page 3 has: "Negro Revolt" concerning the 7,000 slaves who revolted at a port of Spain. Also: "Fatal Duel" which tell... See More
Nice full front page content...
Item #708210
September 03, 1813
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Sept. 3, 1813 The front page is entirely taken up with the following articles: "Occasional Remarks On The Present Unjust War" "Geographical Description of the Lakes" "The War No Evil!" and: "Savage Warfare!"
Other War of 1812 items inside.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, good condition.
On the death, funeral and memorials for George Washington...
Item #708193
January 13, 1800
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Boston, Jan. 13, 1800
* President George Washington's death
The front page has wide, black mourning rules, and the borders and all columns on pages 2, 3 & 4 also have wide, black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Related content is on pages 2, 3 and 4, with: "Public Testimonials, of Respect In C... See More
Formalizing the boundary between the United States and the Republic of Texas...
Item #708192
May 20, 1839
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, May 20, 1839
* Formal Recognition of Sovereignty
* Van Buren’s "Good Faith" Warning
The front page has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" with ther preamble noting: "Whereas a convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Texas for marking the bou... See More
The 'Peoria Party', early trail-blazers on the Oregon Trail...
Item #708185
November 23, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1839
* Peoria Party
* Oregon Country
* American pioneers
The most intriguing report is a lengthy page 2 article headed: "The Oregon Expedition" which is a detailed travelogue of what is famously known as the "Peoria Party".
This was a group of men from Peoria in Illinois, who set out about May 1, 1839 with... See More
Indian treaty... Slave ads...
Item #708176
January 08, 1818
RICHMOND ENQUIRER, Virginia, Jan. 8, 1818 The back page has the text of a treaty with the Menominee Indian tribe and the government of the Missouri Territory, which includes the signatures in the of James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and the "X" marks of various Indian chiefs.
The back page also has ads for "A Runaway...a negro man slave named Ralph...", and: "Negroes... See More
Much on the Seminole War in Florida...
Item #708175
March 20, 1819
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, March 20, 1819 Over a full page of reports--half on the front page and half on page 2--is taken up with: "Documents Accompanying the Strictures on Mr. Lacock's Report on the Seminole War", this being the first of 3 Seminole Wars. Included are 6 letters signed by: Andrew Jackson.
In this war General Andrew Jackson led an incursion into the ... See More
President Monroe's treaty with the Indian tribes...
Item #708174
June 22, 1819
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, June 22, 1819 The front page has a full column taken up with a treaty with various Indian tribes in the state of Ohio, signed at its conclusion by the President: James Monroe, and the "X" signatures of many Indian chiefs, tribes including the Senecas, Oettawas, Wyandottes, Shawanees, and Ottawas.
Four pages, a bit irregular at th... See More
President Thomas Jefferson signs 4 Acts of Congress... Supplies for military installations...
Item #708172
April 27, 1808
NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, April 27, 1808 The back page contains four Acts of Congress, one for changing the name of the district of Biddeford & Pepperborough to Saco, Mass. Another is for building additional gunboats. Each is signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has: "Impressed Seamen" with a list of those seamen who have been impressed. This ... See More
Seven issues from the historic year of 1803...
Item #708151
December 22, 1803
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts: A lot of 7 issues from the historic year of 1803, all complete, 4 page issues and in generally good condition. Expect some irregularity & minor loss at the spine (no text affected) due to disbinding, typical foxing, minimal margin wear.
All are from the critical months of September & October in terms of the Louisiana Purchase, and many have articles relating... See More
The French have signed the Louisiana Purchase Treaty...
Item #708145
July 25, 1803
SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, July 25, 1803 Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President; Th. Jefferson, calling for a special session of Congress.
This is followed by a very historic report: "Louisiana--Official" which reports the news that the French have signed the Puchase treaty on April 30, conveying Louisiana to the United States. Further details as seen in the photos.
Page 3 ha... See More
On the death & funeral of Governor James Sullivan...
Item #708097
December 17, 1808
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, Dec. 17, 1808 All four pages are bordered in black mourning rules for the death of the governor, James Sullivan. The report takes most of a page 3 column and includes an engraving of the coffin, with part of the report in black borders.
Four pages, a piece from the right margin of the front leaf does not affect the mentioned content, slightly irreg... See More
News of the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith...
Item #708095
July 20, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1844
* Joseph & Hyrum Smith murders
* Mormons - Mormonism founder
* Carthage, Illinois jail - lynch mob killing
Page 5 contains a brief yet significant report reading in its entirety: "The Mormon National (Presidential) Convention, which met at Baltimore on the 13th inst. assembled in a gloomy spirit, the delegates having jus... See More
The Millerite prediction did not happen...
Item #708091
April 29, 1843
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 29, 1843 The back page has a report: "Millerism" which is a fine report on the Millerite prediction that the world would end on April 23.
It includes: "The eventful 23d of April, 1843 was as delightful a day as our spring has offered. True, quite an ominous discovery was made in the morning; a large quantity than ever before noticed of a substance pr
The Mormon War...
Item #708086
November 17, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Nov. 17, 1838 The front page has a very nice item headed: "The Mormon War" portions of which include: "...from the scene of the Mormon difficulties. A meeting of the citizens of Fayette was called...to hear the accounts just brought of 'the most barbarous atrocities'. ..a letter was read from Major Woodward...Oct.25 which stated the arrival of infor
... See More
Nice item on the "Trail of Tears"...
Item #708081
June 02, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, June 2, 1838
* Trail of Tears disaster
* Native Americans - Indians
* General Winfield Scott
Page 2 has a nice article concerning the infamous Trail of Tears headed: "Removal of The Cherokees" which is a letter signed by Winfield Scott to the Cherokee Indians.
It begins: "The president of the United States has sent me, with a p... See More
The Seminole War in Florida... Texas & Mexico...
Item #708079
August 13, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 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.
Other items include: "United States & Mexico" "Revolt of Negroes at Havana" "United States & Mexico" and much more.
Perhaps the... See More
Prelude to the Battle of the Alamo...
Item #708040
January 30, 1836
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 30, 1836 This issue has a great deal of reporting: "From Texas" giving the latest information on their struggles during this significant year.
The first report with a subhead: "Declaration of the Victims" beginning: "We the undersigned prisoners of war, condemned to be shot on Monday next..." and more taking over a full column.
This is followed by a repor... See More
Pair of issues on the suppression of the slave trade with England...
Item #708019
June 05, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 5 and 12, 1824 This is a pair of consecutive issues covering the agreements with England and the various documents and discussions relating to the: "Suppression of the Slave Trade" which was enacted in 1824.
Several documents are signed in type by the President, James Monroe, and the appropriate British commissioners.
The reports begin in the June 5 issu... See More
Large chart of the land battles of the War of 1812...
Item #708001
May 04, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 4, 1816 Pages 2 and 3 are taken up with a very extensive chart of the: "LAND BATTLES" of the just-ended War of 1812, columns headed "Place of Action" "When Fought" "Commander's Names" and more. The top of page 4 has a chart: "A Comparative View of the Aggregate Loss of the American and British Armies in the Several Campaigns".
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/2 i... See More
Reports from the War of 1812...
Item #707968
January 23, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 23, 1813 Among the reports re: "American Ingenuity" "American Gallantry" "The Heroes of King's Mountain" from the Revolutionary War battle; a full page chart: "A Statement of the Annual Revenue of the United States" "British Love of 'Liberty' " and more.
The section headed: "Events of the War" takes 4 pages with much reporting on the ongoing War of 1812. A... See More
Jefferson Davis and others...
Item #707931
October 08, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 8, 1864
* Battle of Allatoona Pass
* Bartlow County, Georgia
Front page column heads on the Civil War: "From Georgia & Virginia" "Battle Near Altoona" "Gen. Thomas Defeat the Enemy" "Affairs In Grant Army" "From the Army of the James" "From Port Royal" and more.
Inside includes: "Jeff. Davis&... See More
Ringgold is evacuated by the Yankees...
Item #707928
December 02, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 2, 1863
* Mine Run Campaign
* Virginia wilderness
* Gouverneur K. Warren
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" "The Hostile Forces Confronting Each Other at mine Run Valley" "Lee Strongly Intrenched and Presenting a Defiant Attitude" "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "Ri
... See More
* Mine Run Campaign
* Virginia wilderness
* Gouverneur K. Warren
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" "The Hostile Forces Confronting Each Other at mine Run Valley" "Lee Strongly Intrenched and Presenting a Defiant Attitude" "GEN. GRANT'S ARMY" "Ri
Richmond bread riots...
Item #707926
April 08, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 8, 1863
* Richmond bread riots - Virginia
* Women protest - revolt in the streets
* Starving children in Confederate capital
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Bread Riot In Richmond" "Three Thousand Hungry Women Raging in the Streets" "The Siege Of Vicksburgh" "The Yazoo Pass Expedition Still in Front of Fort Pemberton" "Charleston" "Department ... See More
Earliest days of the Civil War...
Item #707919
April 18, 1861
THE WORLD, New York, April 18, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops forming
Page 4 has nice column heads on the beginning events of the Civil War: "SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Jeff. Davis Calls For Privateers" "The Confederate Loan" "The North Aroused" "Volunteers Pouring Down From Maine to Kansas" "4,000 Volunteers at Washington" "The Confederacy to Call for 150,0... See More
1863 Battle of Thompson's Station...
Item #707916
March 10, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1863
* Battle of Thompson's Station
* Williamson County, Tennessee
* General Earl Van Dorn
* Nathan Bedford Forrest
Among the column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "The Recent Fight at Thompson's Station" "Desperate Valor Of Our Forces" "Our Loss 300 Killed and Wounded and 1,000 Prisoners" "IMPORTANT FROM VICKSBURGH" "General Grant's Plans all Wo... See More
The massacre at Fort Pillow...
Item #707915
April 16, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1864
* Fort Pillow Massacre - Tennessee
* Rebel General Nathan Forrest
* African Americans slaughtered
Among the ftpg. heads is: "THE BLACK FLAG" "Horrible Massacre by the Rebels" "Fort Pillow Captured After a Desperate Fight" "400 of the Garrison Brutally Murdered" "Wounded & Unarmed Men Bayoneted and Their Bodies Burned" "White & Black Indiscriminately B... See More
From the South, just before the Civil War...
Item #707911
June 11, 1860
LYNCHBURG DAILY VIRGINIAN, June 11, 1860 Inside includes: "The Very Latest News from Pike's Peak" concerning the gold rush there. Also: "The Battle With the Indians At Pyramid Lake" and: "The Career of Hicks, the Condemned Pirate". This was Albert Hicks, the last person in the U.S. to be hanged for piracy.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Health notice signed by Paul Revere...
Item #707907
July 10, 1800
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 10, 1800 Although we've had other newspapers with notices from Paul Revere as President of the Health Office, this is perhaps the most detailed.
Found on page 4 is a notice headed: "Health Office" with various details, signed in type by its President: Paul Revere.
Four pages, small loss at a top corner of the ... See More
Washington enacts an embargo...
Item #707902
May 22, 1794
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1794
* The prelude to peace
* Diplomatic Brinkmanship
Page 5, under: "America", is a printing of a Resolution from Congress enacting an embargo: "...on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United Starters...bound to any foreign port or place for the term of 30 days...", signed in type by the President; George Washington.... See More
From the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains...
Item #707870
October 27, 1883
THE TUOLUMNE INDEPENDENT, Sonora, California, Oct. 27, 1883
* Rare Old West publication
From this old, beautiful town at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was founded by Mexican miners during the gold rush era.
Various news and some nice, Western-themed advertisements of the day.
Eight pages, good condition.
background: In the early 1880s, Sonora, California, was s... See More
When Denver was booming but was still the Old West...
Item #707859
September 07, 1881
DAILY DENVER TIMES, Colorado, Sept. 7, 1881
* Rare Old West publication
* Was a Western outpost
The Denver area, part of the Territory of Kansas, was sparsely settled until the late 1850s. In July, 1858, a small placer deposit yielded about 20 troy ounces of gold, the first significant gold discovery in the Rocky Mountain region.
News spread rapidly and by spring of 1859 teams of th... See More
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