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The slavery trade well before the Revolutionary War...
211810
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1740 (no map included). This was
the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title.
This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life
having been published from 1731 through 1907. Among the interesting
articles in this issue is one on the Guinea slave trade. This issue
contains a wide variety of other c... See More
$38.00
With both maps, of Chagre and St. Augustine...
216784
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 This 40 page magazine has the full title/index page with a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. One of the prime features of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo & Village & River of Chagre..." which is in present-day Panama (see photos). There is also a related article on this a... See More
$495.00
Slavery in Georgia?... Fire in Charleston...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
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$27.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
Slavery in Georgia?... Fire in Charleston...
221491
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
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$27.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
200490
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
221465
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
From shortly after it was sold by Ben Franklin...
541844
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 12, 1767 The ftpg. contains an Act from the Penna. Assembly for a lottery for "...erecting a house of worship in the borough of Lancaster for the use of the Presbyterian Congregation...". Pg. 2 contains various reports from London, as well as from Annapolis, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Boston. The bkpg. is entirely taken... See More
$175.00
Nice quarry stone ad...runaway slave...
205593
POSTSCRIPT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, March 14, 1768.
* Quarry Stone Ad
* Quarry Stone Ad
* Runaway Slave Ad
Interesting ftpg. illustrated ad for "quarry stone" and an illustrated pg. 2 ad for a runaway who escaped from the sheriff of Monmouth Co., New Jersey. As is the case with most such "extra" issues, all 8 pages are taken up with ads. A nice opportunity for a
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$76.00
1769 Colonial New York....
211964
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 9, 1769.
* General Assembly of New York
* General Assembly of New York
* 1769
From colonial New York, the front page has a lengthy extract from the Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General-Assembly of the Colony of New-York which concludes on pg. 2. Contains the various business conducted by the Assembly, along with the committee resolutions that
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$242.00
A Philadelphia Quaker Newspaper !
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PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Feb. 27, 1769 Ftpg. has: "A modern Poem On Liberty, translated from the Original Prosa-metro-bombast of Rusticus". Poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame..." Quite lengthy and signed in type: Timothy Sobers... See More
$192.00
Colonial New York...
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THE NEW YORK GAZETTE & THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Nov. 27, 1769 A newspaper by the famed publisher Hugh Gaine. The ftpg. includes a letter concerning "religious liberty", which includes a reply. The ftpg. also includes an article concerning comets. Pg. 2 includes "The Speech" of the Lieut. Gov. of Virginia concerning a boundary line with the Cherokee Indians, and more (see).... See More
$225.00
EARLY 1772 Newspaper Very Early AMERICA SLAVE REPORTS
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England Oct. 3, 1772 On an inside pg. under America there is a report mentioning that in Surinam ...the Wild Negroes cut off two plantations, and killed two white men...and that it was...feared, unless succours soon arrive ...great damage would be done. A report from Charles-town, S. C. states: The number of new Negroes imported here this Summer amounts to...3400, all which have ... See More
$62.00
Colonial Boston Slave Ad...
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, Boston, May 27, 1773.
* Uncommon Slave Ad
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$90.00
* Uncommon Slave Ad
* Colonial Boston
This single-sheet newspaper is filled with ads on both sides, including one for "SLAVES" "Any Person who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country of 25 years of age or under, may be informed of a purchaser by applying to the
This single-sheet newspaper is filled with ads on both sides, including one for "SLAVES" "Any Person who have healthy Slaves to dispose of, Male or Female, that have been some years in the country of 25 years of age or under, may be informed of a purchaser by applying to the
Provincal Congress Meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
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$476.00
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation on Negro troops...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay f
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$220.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay f
1776 map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
* Map of the South Pole & Captain Cook's exploration
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America"
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$265.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
* Map of the South Pole & Captain Cook's exploration
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America"
Bond-Slave Receipt...
220744
Revolutionary War receipt headed "Newbury, Nov. 29th 1776" and reading: "Then received of Mr. William Price one Pound four shillings and six pence in full for the bond of Sarah Whites child from the 5th of October to the 5th of Dec." and signed: Elizabeth Midden (see photos). Measures about 3 by 7 1/2 inches and is in very nice condition.... See More
$95.00
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Jan. 14, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. The first column of the ftpg. includes: "By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, General & Commander in Chief...PROCLAMATION" conce... See More $375.00
Essay on Free Trade...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Jan. 6, 1780 Famous title that has very ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship in the masthead. Notable content includes, on the ftpg: "A Third ESSAY on FREE TRADE and FINANCES , humbly offered to the consideration of the Public. By a CITIZEN OF Philadelphia". Concludes on pg. 2, and is to be continued in a future issue. A pg. 3 ad headed... See More
$382.00
1780 Revolutionary War Era Newspaper
Pennsylvania Packet or The General Advertiser
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Aug. 26, 1780 A well-known title that has very ornate lettering and a small woodcut of a ship in the masthead. Notable content in this issue includes a ftpg. notice offering a "Four Hundred Dollars" reward for the apprehension of a runaway "Negro man named James". A pg. 3 report under "Philadelphia" mentions an "elegant entertainment" given by... See More
$299.00
A Tory newspaper reporting on the closing moments of Cornwallis...
216412
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE: AND WEEKLY MERCURY, Oct. 8, 1781 Edited and published by Hugh Gaine who supported the Crown and espoused the Royalist cause. A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says that
"By a person who left Williamsburgh about the 20th instant we are informed that Lord Cornwallis had evacuated Gloucester & only occupied at present the post of York--that he had fortified the place in the... See More
$410.00
America and England...
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FREEMANS JOURNAL: OR, THE NORTH-AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Phila., April 3, 1782.
* Post Revolutionary War Title
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Taking all of the front page is a poem: The Political Balance; or, The Fates of Britain and American compared. A Tale. Page 3 reports under Philadelphia include On...the 24th ult. a party of negroes and loyalists from t
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$305.00
* Post Revolutionary War Title
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Taking all of the front page is a poem: The Political Balance; or, The Fates of Britain and American compared. A Tale. Page 3 reports under Philadelphia include On...the 24th ult. a party of negroes and loyalists from t
A runaway slave has his document of freedom...
210668
FOWLE'S NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth,
Dec. 31, 1784 A quite uncommon and very early newspaper from New
Hampshire, rarely offered today. The inside pages have various news
of the day with foreign reports on pg. 2 & "American
Intelligence" on pg. 3, including an interesting item of a negro may
who ran away from his master and has come up with a document ce... See More
$47.00
Slave Ads...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL, AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Phila., Jan. 5, 1785.
* Runaway Negro
The ftpg. has all ads, including one offering a reward for a runawayNegro Man named Toby with details, and another reading: TO BE SOLD, A strong healthy Negro Wench.... Pg. 2 has an act for the granting and disposing of unappropriated land passed by the state legislature, plus news from B
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$192.00
* Runaway Negro
* Sale of Negro Girl
The ftpg. has all ads, including one offering a reward for a runawayNegro Man named Toby with details, and another reading: TO BE SOLD, A strong healthy Negro Wench.... Pg. 2 has an act for the granting and disposing of unappropriated land passed by the state legislature, plus news from B
University Of Maryland...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, Phila., March 24, 1786 The
ftpg. has a reward notice for a runaway Negro Fellow, named Frank. Pg.
2 has a list of various laws passed by the Maryland assembly including
A supplement to an act entitled, an act for founding a college on the
Western Shore of this state, and constituting the same, together with
Washington College on the Eastern Shore, in... See More
$45.00
1788 Print of Slavery Medal with Plate!
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, England, dated March, 1788.
Within this 90+ page issue is a full page plate which includes four
prints, one of which is a print of the medal to slavery, titled: "Am I
Not A Man And A Brother?"(see photo) and showing a slave with his hands
in chains. There is some water staining throughout not detering any
readability. Complete with the full title/index pa... See More
$155.00
The Man with the Iron Mask...
544647
THE MORNING POST, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, from London, dated August 7, 1789.* Man with the Iron Mask
* Mail Coach plan
* Poetry - Complaint from the Dying Negro
* Red Ink Tax Stamp
* Uncommon Title
On page 3 of this issue is an article entitled "Man In The Iron Mask" which is approximately 1/2 of a column in length. This page also features an article on the Mail Coach and ... See More $40.00
The Man with the Iron Mask...
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THE MORNING POST, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, from London, dated August 20, 1789.* Man with the Iron Mask
* Article on Slavery
* Red Ink Tax Stamp
* Poem - History of the Pen
* Uncommon Title
On page 2 of this issue is an article entitled "The Iron Mask" which is 3/4 of a column in length. Page 3 features an article on Slave Trade which is nearly a column in length and the back page... See More $40.00
Bound volume for 1790...
211064
Here is a complete bound volume of THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London for the months of January thru June, 1790. This is a great volume for several reasons: first, the May issue contains a very fine & detailed account of the mutiny on the ship Bounty, one of the better reports we have ever offered; secondly, the February issue contains a very nice full page plate captioned: "View Of Bun... See More
$367.00
1791 Bennington Vermont...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, from Philadelphia, PA, dated January 13, 1791.
* U.S. Constitution Consideration
* 1791 Bennington Vermont Meeting
A page 3 report from Albany states in part: On Thursday next the convention of the state of Vermont meet in Bennington, for the purpose of taking into consideration the Constitution of the United States. Also the names of a few conven
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$47.00
* U.S. Constitution Consideration
* 1791 Bennington Vermont Meeting
A page 3 report from Albany states in part: On Thursday next the convention of the state of Vermont meet in Bennington, for the purpose of taking into consideration the Constitution of the United States. Also the names of a few conven
Negro poem in 1791...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1791.
* Negro related poem
* 18th century American periodical
Page 2 has a poem: The Negroes Complaint, beginning: Forced from home and all its pleasure Africs coast I left fornlorn....Men from England bought and sold me, Paid my price in paltry gold.... News of the day with several advertisements. Small hole in the second
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$53.00
* Negro related poem
* 18th century American periodical
Page 2 has a poem: The Negroes Complaint, beginning: Forced from home and all its pleasure Africs coast I left fornlorn....Men from England bought and sold me, Paid my price in paltry gold.... News of the day with several advertisements. Small hole in the second
Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvnaia, June 27, 1791.* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati
The front page has a notice for the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati.
On page 3 under Slave Trade is evidence laid before several committees of the British House of Commons appointed to examine the his... See More $40.00
1791 Philadelphia Pa......
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 14, 1791.
* 18th century Philadelphia PA
* Early canal study
A page 2 report from Worcester says that a skillful surveyor from Philadelphia named Capt. Hill has been employed ...to examine the waters between Springfield and Boston...to judge the practicality of uniting them in a canal... Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway Negro
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$40.00
* 18th century Philadelphia PA
* Early canal study
A page 2 report from Worcester says that a skillful surveyor from Philadelphia named Capt. Hill has been employed ...to examine the waters between Springfield and Boston...to judge the practicality of uniting them in a canal... Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway Negro
1796 Newspaper BATTLE OF BAGHERTO BUONAPARTE
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Aug. 8, 1796 Pg. 2 has: "Army Of Italy" "Crossing of the Minico--Battle of Bagherto--Capture of the Fortress of Peschiera and the Magazines of Castlennova" being a letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Also a reward ad for two runaway "Negro Lads". Some foxing through the middle.
$27.00
Slave ads from 1797...
219700
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila, 1797.
* Slave advertisements
* 18th century Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The front page has a notice stating that a runaway NEGRO SLAVE named Harry Hall was apprehended by a constable. Says that he is the property of John Gillam, of Prince George County, Virginia. Mentions that the owner ...may have him...by applying to the subscriber ...and paying th
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$48.00
* Slave advertisements
* 18th century Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The front page has a notice stating that a runaway NEGRO SLAVE named Harry Hall was apprehended by a constable. Says that he is the property of John Gillam, of Prince George County, Virginia. Mentions that the owner ...may have him...by applying to the subscriber ...and paying th
James Wilkinson - Runaway Slave...
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AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, Dec. 16, 1797.
* Runaway Slave Advertisement
* General James Wilkinson
The front page has a reward ad for a runaway ..."Negro Man, named Lesperance... about 20 years of age; of the Mundingo [sic] nation ...." A pg. 3 item from Pittsburgh says: On Thursday last, arrived here, General WILKENSON, Commander in Chief of
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$35.00
* Runaway Slave Advertisement
* General James Wilkinson
The front page has a reward ad for a runaway ..."Negro Man, named Lesperance... about 20 years of age; of the Mundingo [sic] nation ...." A pg. 3 item from Pittsburgh says: On Thursday last, arrived here, General WILKENSON, Commander in Chief of
George Washington's Will In 1800...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, February 17, 1800.
* George Washington's land for sale
* Soon after his death
On page 2 is an ad for a business that has copies of George Washingtons will for sale. Ad indicates that a Schedule of his Property, also for sale, is annexed to the will.
Several interesting advertisements as well including a few
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$39.00
* George Washington's land for sale
* Soon after his death
On page 2 is an ad for a business that has copies of George Washingtons will for sale. Ad indicates that a Schedule of his Property, also for sale, is annexed to the will.
Several interesting advertisements as well including a few
1801 Runaway Slave Boy Ad
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Washington City, Feb. 9, 1801 Pg. 3 details for "A Curiosity" called "The Learned PIG". Also a "2 Dollar Reward" ad for a runaway "Negro Boy named Jack". Much on the bkpg. about a "Republican Festival". Inked library stamp next to the masthead, some foxing on the ftpg. Early volume I issue.
$26.00
James Madison...
201628
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Washington City, May 4, 1801 Just above the dateline is: "Washington City, Printed By Samuel Harrison Smith, New-Jersey Avenue, Near The Capitol." A brief news items on pg. 2 says: "Arrived on Friday JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State." Pg. 2 also has: "Census Of Columbia, On the Eastern side of Potowmac" and an ad headed: "For Sale, A Youn Negro G... See More
$39.00
Slave Population...
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MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 13, 1801 Brief item on
pg. 2 says: The slaves form about one sixth part of the population of
the United States; and three fifths, the number represented in
Congress, about one tenth. Bkpg. ad headed: Spermaceti and Whale Oil
with details. Ftpg. has some ink stains in the left margin, some foxing.
$25.00
Early Slave Insurrection In America 1802...
209501
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England.
* 1802
* 1802
* London England
This magazine is dated: February 1, 1802 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported which in
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$22.00
Negro Insurrection in North Carolina....
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THE BALANCE, AND COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, N.Y., June 22, 1802.
* Negro Insurrection in North Carolina
Inside under Last Mail is a news report stating that ...an insurrection of a very serious nature has broke out amongst the Negroes in Perquimens and Hartford Counties, N. Carolina... Other news of the day with a few ads. Masthead has an engraving of a hand holding a set of sca
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$25.00
* Negro Insurrection in North Carolina
Inside under Last Mail is a news report stating that ...an insurrection of a very serious nature has broke out amongst the Negroes in Perquimens and Hartford Counties, N. Carolina... Other news of the day with a few ads. Masthead has an engraving of a hand holding a set of sca
Mount Vernon Estate in 1804...
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 16, 1804.
* Mount Vernon
* Slave Ad
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 item says:
* Geo. W. P. Custis, Esq. has given notice in the Georgetown papers, that all poor persons in his neighborhood may be supplied with fuel gratis from the Mount Vernon Estate, during this inclement season....
Other news of the day includes: "Commerce With
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$20.00
* Mount Vernon
* Slave Ad
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 item says:
* Geo. W. P. Custis, Esq. has given notice in the Georgetown papers, that all poor persons in his neighborhood may be supplied with fuel gratis from the Mount Vernon Estate, during this inclement season....
Other news of the day includes: "Commerce With
1811 James Madison Property for sale ad....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 7, 1811.
* James Madison's property for sale...
* James Madison's property for sale...
* Slaves Auction...
The back page has an ad: For Sale, The following valuable property, low for Cash or Negroes at Valuation. The three story house occupied by James Madison, Esq. and now in possession of Mr. O. Pollack... and more. Also a reward ad for a runaway Negro. Other news of th
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$35.00
1813 James Madison...
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FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, AND COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown. (Col.), Sept. 15, 1813. The ftpg. has the conclusion of an act and another act each signed in type: James Madison. A notice for a Public Sale includes Some Families of Negroes. Two back page reward notices with each individual described in part as a Negro Slave. Several interesting advertisements as well. An uncommon title from the Distr... See More
$29.00