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674366

One of the earliest Louisiana newspapers we have offered...

Item #674366

June 09, 1819

ORLEANS GAZETTE & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, June 9, 1819 



* Very rare & early deep South publication



This is one of the earliest newspapers from Louisiana we have had the pleasure to offer.

The front page has "Arrival of The President in Savannah" with much detail, taking over a full column. Also an address: "To the Mayor, Aldermen and Citizens of Savannah" sig... See More  

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207123

The Yellowstone expection... Is President Monroe dead?

Item #207123

June 26, 1819

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 26, 1819  Page 2 has: "Yellowstone Expedition" which has two letters from Col. Johnson, the first from "off Cape Girardeau" and nearly "50 miles against the current of the Mississippi" with mention of difficult perils encountered on the river, and a second letter reporting that he was at St. Louis with 200 tons of provisions but t... See More  

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678715

Missouri Compromise... Mordecai Noah & his Jewish refuge island...

Item #678715

March 11, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 11, 1820 



* Missouri Compromise

* Maine and Missouri become states


* Mordecai Manuel Noah... Grand Island... Jewish settlement



The top of the front page has an article which announces the approval of the Missouri Compromise: "The bills for the admission of Maine and Missouri into the union have been respectively signed by the president... See More  

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672505

First White House wedding...

Item #672505

March 18, 1820

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1820  Listed under the page 2 "Marriages" is one that reads: "In Washington city, Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur, Esq. of N. York, to Miss Maria Hester Monroe, youngest daughter of James Monroe, President of the U. States." This was first wedding to be held at the White House.

Other news of the day includes: "Royal Funeral" &quo... See More  

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644140

Andy Jackson... Return of Indian land in Georgia...

Item #644140

March 21, 1820

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 21, 1820  Most of pg. 2 is taken up with: "General Jackson's Memorial", continued in a future issue. The ftpg. has a document to the Senate signed by the President: James Monroe, concerning the return of land to the citizens of Georgia by various Indian tribes (see).

No fewer than 4 runaway slave reward ads. Four pages, nice condi... See More  

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686185

Ten documents signed by the President, James Monroe...

Item #686185

May 09, 1820

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 9, 1820  The front page features 7 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Monroe. And page 2 begins with another 3 documents by James Monroe as well. Great to have in this famous newspaper from the nation's capital.

Four pages, good condition.

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590279

Message from President Monroe...

Item #590279

May 23, 1820

NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, New Hampshire, May 23, 1820  Page two of this issue contains a letter from President Monroe to both the Senate and the House of Representatives in regards to correspondence between the United States and Spain respecting the treaty which concluded on February 22, 1819. This is signed in typed: JAMES MONROE.

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575749

1820 James Monroe, Peoria IL act...

Item #575749

May 31, 1820

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, May 31, 1820 



* President James Monroe act 

* Peoria, Illinois land
 



Page 2 has under "Ny Authority" and a small illustration of a heraldic eagle: "An Act for the relief of the inhabitants of the village of Peoria, in the State of Illinois" which is signed in type: James Monroe (see)



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683185

Slaves and their African homeland...

Item #683185

June 24, 1820

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 24, 1820  Page 2 has: "Colony of Free Blacks in Africa" which is: "...an asylum for such of our free blacks as are willing to return to the country of their ancestors..." taking about 3/4 of a column.

Also: "Piracies begins: "Three persons have just suffered death at Boston for piracy & murder...". Further on is a ... See More  

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539061

Early Hampden Sidney College...

Item #539061

July 11, 1820

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, July 11, 1820. 



* Early Hampden Sidney College

* 19th century original



Among the page 3 Deaths is one stating: "At Philadelphia, Rev. Moses Hodge [sic], D.D. President of Hampden Sidney College, Prince Edward County, Virginia, aged 68."

 

Uncommon to have a mention of Hampden-Sydney College. Other news of the day includes: "The

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204687

Monroe's state of the union address...

Item #204687

November 18, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore,  Nov. 18, 1820  Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.

Among other reports in this issue are:

* "Legislature of Vermont"

* "Legislature of Arkansas&qu... See More  

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549657

Monroe's state of the union address...

Item #549657

November 18, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 18, 1820  Over 3 pages within this issue are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.

Among other reports in this issue are various reports from Congress including an item signed by: H. Clay.

Sixteen... See More  

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213917

James Monroe 1820 Message...

Item #213917

November 22, 1820

MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 22, 1820 Page 2 has: The MESSAGE of the President of the United States. Concludes on page 3, signed in type: James Monroe. Bit of lite soiling in the upper part of the front page, some margin dirtiness, traces of foxing. Untrimmed.

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621573

Should Missouri join the Union?

Item #621573

December 14, 1820

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 1820 



* Missouri joining the Union

* Statehood close




The front page has a notice that: "The resolution for the admission of Missouri into the Union...has passed the Senate by a decisive majority...not yet been read in the House...All the indications of a speedy decision of that question...have failed..." (see). Another ftpg. ... See More  

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687997

Great account on counting the votes for President...

Item #687997

February 24, 1821

BOSTON RECORDER, Feb. 24, 1821  



* James Monroe elected president



Page 3 has a nice account of the proceedings in "Congress - Election of President and Vice-President" datelined February 14. It details the procedure, snd the opening of the packets: "...containing the certificates and votes...handing them to the tellers who read...In this manner the vortex of the several s... See More  

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686291

James Monroe's inaugural address...

Item #686291

March 10, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821  Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previous to his entering upon the duties of his second... See More  

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680641

James Monroe's inaugural address...

Item #680641

March 10, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821 



* President James Monroe

* Inauguration - inaugural address




Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to... See More  

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672155

James Monroe's inaugural address...

Item #672155

March 10, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821  Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previous to his entering upon the duties of his second... See More  

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671433

President Monroe allows for Missouri statehood...

Item #671433

March 24, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 24, 1821 



* President James Monroe

* Missouri statehood




"Laws of the U. States" on an inside page has a "Resolution, Providing for the Admission of Missouri into the Union on a Certain Condition" beginning: "Resolved...That Missouri shall be admitted into the union on an equal footing with the original states... upon... See More  

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203433

Six James Monroe Acts of Congress...

Item #203433

April 16, 1821

NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 16, 1821



* Six James Monroe Acts

* Signed in type by James Monroe




On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle are six "Acts" and "A resolution authorizing the President...to cause astronomical observations to be made, to ascertain the Longitude of the Capitol, in...Washington, from some known meridian in Europe"... See More  

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203341

Letter signed by President James Buchanan...

Item #203341

May 05, 1821

THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, May 5, 1821



*"Mr Buchanan on Slavery" by James Buchanan



An uncommon title containing mostly agricultural-related content. The masthead has a woodcut of a farmer plowing a field. This issue  contains an address from the Agricultural Society of the County of Oneida, signed by Thomas R. Gold.  There is also a letter titled: "Mr. Buchana... See More  

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689395

Early report on the death of Napoleon... Admission of Missouri to the Union... Major Andre's bones...

Item #689395

August 18, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 18, 1821 



* Missouri admitted to the Union

* Major John Andre bones exhumed




Inside has: "Major Andre" concerning the removal of his bones to be shipped off to England.

Also in this issue: "Indian Trade", and an historic report headed: "Admission of Missouri" concerning it formally joining the Union, which happen... See More  

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693165

Much on General Andrew Jackson and Florida...

Item #693165

October 31, 1821

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & BOSTON PATRIOT, Oct. 31, 1821  



* Florida Governor Andrew Jackson



The front page has a: "Proclamation" sigh nerd in type by: Andrew Jackson, as governor of Florida, in which he: "... orders certain troublesome Spanish officers to quite the Floridas...". Plus there is an editorial on this headed: "Florida".

Page 2 has: "Gen.... See More  

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689414

President Monroe addresses the country...

Item #689414

December 08, 1821

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1821 



* President James Monroe

* State of the Union Address




Perhaps the best item in this issue is the complete printing of President James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year 1821 and makes plans for the future.

This address takes nearly 5 pages, and is the continuation of an annual ... See More  

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689391

Presidential candidates... The 1820 census...

Item #689391

January 26, 1822

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 26, 1822  Inside the issue is a report headed: "Next President" which gives some discussion to potential candidates for the office, which include John Quincy Adams, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, De Witt Clinton among others. Also noted is that it is: "...Pretty work for eight dollars a day!"

Also included is a full page chart ... See More  

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572890

Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...

Item #572890

January 26, 1822

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1822  Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government and of day... See More  

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599067

Document signed by President Monroe...

Item #599067

March 15, 1822

RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, March 15, 1822  Page 2 has over a column headed: "Independence of S. America" which is a document from the President to Congress, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Interesting Trials" "Bankrupt Bill" "Latest From Europe" and more.

Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.

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217485

Cumberland Road Bill in 1822....

Item #217485

May 15, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1822.

 

* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed



On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
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219864

Stingray fish in 1822

Item #219864

August 10, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1822.

 

* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?



A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
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219975

Capital of Maine in 1822.....

Item #219975

November 16, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1822.

 

* Capital of Maine location ?

* Early 19th century periodical




A front page report under Capital of Maine says: A committee of the Legislature of Maine...have recently visited Portland, Brunswick and Hallowell, for the purpose of designating a central and suitable place for the permanent seat of government. Other news of the day
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219560

Champlain Canal Completed...

Item #219560

December 07, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1822.



* Champlain Canal Completed

* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
 
Pg. 2 has a report: ...The last stone of the Canal, from Lake Champlain to [the] Hudson River, was laid by Gov. Clinton, on the 28th. ult. On this route are 46 mile of artificial and 15 1/2 of improved natural navigation.--There are 21 locks. The work...commenced June 10th, 1818... n
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689401

Blackfoot Indians... The slave trade...

Item #689401

August 23, 1823

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 23, 1823  Among the reports is a 4 1/2 page continued article: "Christian Indians". Also: "Indian War concerning the Blackfoot Indians in t he Fort Atkinson vicinity.

Also: "Emigration" "The Pirates" in the Caribbean; "Catskill Mountains" "The Slave Trade" and an article on the sale of: &q... See More  

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671287

The Monroe Doctrine...

Item #671287

December 06, 1823

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec.  6, 1823 



* The complete Monroe Doctrine

* United States foreign policy




An inside page has the "President's 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. This direc
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557612

Act signed by Monroe...

Item #557612

April 10, 1824

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824



* President James Monroe act

* United States Military



On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.



Other news of the day with many adverti... See More  

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689415

Latest results on the presidential election...

Item #689415

November 27, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 27, 1824  The front page features a chart headed: "Presidential Election - Returns so far as they are known" showing votes for Adams, Clay, Crawford, and Jackson, with Adams having a commanding lead. Much related text as well carrying over to pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 with additional charts.

Inside has a fine letter signed in type: Bolivar&nb... See More  

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672083

The Presidential election... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...

Item #672083

December 04, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1824  Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each, plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county.

Also inside: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-felt meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General LaFayette, which is ironi... See More  

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667538

Monroe's annual address... Jefferson on the University of Virginia...

Item #667538

December 11, 1824

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1824 



* President James Madison

* State of the Union Address

* Thomas Jefferson

* University of Virginia




The front page has a chart of the electoral college count for President & Vice President, at least for those states known.

A lengthy letter headed "University of Virginia" is signed: Thomas Jefferson, with his thoughts... See More  

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680056

Andrew Jackson is elected President...

Item #680056

January 01, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 1, 1825 



* General Andrew Jackson elected president



The first article at the top of page 1 has a small head: "Presidential Election" with the report noting: "It being ascertained that Louisiana has given three votes to gen. Jackson & two to Mr. Adams, as president--(and an undivided vote for Mr. Calhoun as vice president), w... See More  

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210046

1825 James Monroe Proclamation...

Item #210046

February 14, 1825

NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, NH Feb. 14, 1825 On the front page under By Authority. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation, is a convention between the United States and the Emperor of all the Russias, signed in type: James Monroe. Text of the treaty is in French and English. Other headlines include: "Scene In The West" "Death Of M... See More  

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682691

Notable pair of issues on the Maryland "Jew Bill" including its passage...

Item #682691

March 05, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825



* Maryland Jew Bill w/ passage

* Jewish religion rights

* Jews to hold public office (MD)




A fine pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".

May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew ... See More  

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682592

The Maryland "Jew Bill" finally passes... Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams...

Item #682592

March 05, 1825

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 5, 1825 



* Inaugural address of John Quincy Adams 

* Approval of the Maryland "Jew Bill"




Without question the most notable content is the page 3 report headed: "Maryland" which states in part: "The legislature of this state adjourned on Saturday last. The 'Jew bill', as it is called--or a bill to alter t... See More  

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213410

John Quincy Adams In 1825....

Item #213410

December 14, 1825

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 14, 1825.

 

* John Quincy Adams

* 1825 Annual Message

* Original News




The Message of the President takes much of the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "Boston Banks" "Bankrupt System" and more. Several interesting advertisements as well. Subscribers name written above
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549461

School Laction Act...

Item #549461

February 11, 1826

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, from Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1826.



* President John Quincy Adams

* Education




On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:



* An Act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of Schools in that State...



signed in type: John Quincy Adams.



Other news of the day inc... See More  

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659569

Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...

Item #659569

February 18, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826  The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly intercourse between the parties..." with more.

Also on the ftpg. is a report which rea... See More  

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556926

Navy appropriations...

Item #556926

March 23, 1826

NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826



* President John Quincy Adams

* Navy appropriations act



On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:



* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...



signed in type: John Quincy Adams.



Other news of the day. Some stray ink spots, otherwise... See More  

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217991

John Qunicy Adams in 1826....

Item #217991

March 30, 1826

NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, March 30, 1826.

 

* President John Quincy Adams acts

* 19th century Washington D.C.




On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
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217544

Washington College in 1826....

Item #217544

May 19, 1826

BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 19, 1826  A back page report under Washington College says this college at Hartford, Conn. "...though in its infancy, and...without state patronage, is in a flourishing condition. The buildings already completed, are planned and executed in fine taste." A few more details about the campus, plus word that 50 students are enrolled and that &q
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556987

Four Acts and a Resolution signed by John Quincy Adams...

Item #556987

June 24, 1826

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826 



* President John Quincy Adams acts 

* Washington D.C. improvements 



On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. One of the acts provided appropriations for th... See More  

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696970

Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

Item #696970

November 25, 1826

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Last letters to Henry Lee




Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More  

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687922

Annual address of John Q. Adams...

Item #687922

December 09, 1826

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1826 



* President John Quincy Adams

* State of the Union Address




Taking almost 5 columns on pages 2 and 3 is the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address. It is signed in type: John Quincy Adams.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, nice condition.... See More  

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