U.S. Founding Fathers - 19th Century
Many of the Founding Fathers of the United States continued to have direct and/or indirect impact well beyond the end of the Revolutionary War... their influence extending far into the early 19th century. The following issues, while dated post-1799, have references to these historic figures from American History.U.S. Founding Fathers - 19th Century
Many of the Founding Fathers of the United States continued to have direct and/or indirect impact well beyond the end of the Revolutionary War... their influence extending far into the early 19th century. The following issues, while dated post-1799, have references to these historic figures from American History.
Jefferson City becomes the capital of Missouri... Benefits for Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #657336
February 23, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 23, 1822 Inside has a report headed: "Mexico" which begins: "The direct news from Mexico...is that the whole kingdom has declared independence & sworn to maintain it...A provisional government is in operation & in the latter part of the month of December delegates to a general convention were appointed in all provin... See More
Re: the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Rare mention of 'Africans' (living in Boston) holding a special day of thanksgiving...
Item #657040
July 13, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 13, 1812 In addition to multiple acts signed by President James Madison, and multiple War of 1812-themed reports, page 3, under "THANKSGIVING," has a rare mention of "The Africans in Boston" (African Americans?) holding a day of thanksgiving commemorating the abolition of the Slave Trade. Details of a related march are provided, with th... See More
LaFitte, the Caribbean pirate...
Item #656664
November 19, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 19, 1814 An inside page contain an article datelined from New Orleans headed: "Pirates of Barataria" which has rare, period mention of Jean LaFitte, the Caribbean pirate, portions of which include: "...great satisfaction in reporting to you that the contemplated expedition against the pirates, so long & strongly established among... See More
Ben Franklin on religion... Death of Tobias Lear...
Item #656661
October 26, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 26, 1816 Nearly 2 pages are taken up with: "A visit To Flanders - Or, the Field of Waterloo", with reflection upon the historic battle of Waterloo from the year prior where Napoleon was defeated. It begins: "There is a sort of madness in the British about the battle of Waterloo, as they call it, where they got the glory that the Prus... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #656659
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
Andrew Jackson introduces what would become the Indian Removal Act & the resulting 'Trail of Tears'...
Item #656653
December 12, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 12, 1829 Certainly the prime feature is the full printing of the State of the Union Address given by President & signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson.
. In it he announces his controversial plan concerning the Native Americans which would be spelled out in the Indian Removal Act of 1830: "...I suggest...the propri... See More
Comm. Rodgers, William H. Harrison, Oliver Hazard Perry...
Item #655023
November 27, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 27, 1813 Nearly a page is taken up with: "commodore Rodgers" which is a: "...sketch of the character of commodore Rodgers...". This is followed by "Events of the War" which is 3 1/2 pages of the latest news of the War of 1812 including subheads: "Torpedoes" "A Proclamation" signed in type: Wm. H. Harrison,... See More
Details of several court martial cases...
Item #655022
July 9, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 9, 1814 The front page begins with an interesting editorial headed: "Hints to Patriots" and beginning: "Our enemy, disengaged from all other wars, prepared for instant action, with a power of arms, money & intrigue unparalleled experienced by 20 years battles in all the business of fight...seems about to gratify his long-continue... See More
Capture of Pensacola, Florida...
Item #654960
July 11, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1818 The ftpg. begins with: "Declaration of Independence" reporting on celebrations of the 4th of July & beginning: "Forty-two years have past since this great paper was signed..." and noting the 5 signers still living.
Inside has: "Indian War" concerning the capture of Pensacola during the Seminole War ... See More
Oliver H. Perry, Andrew Jackson, and many others...
Item #654958
December 18, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 18, 1813 Among the articles are: "Maria Louisa Bonaparte". Also there are 6 pages taken up with: "Events of the War" with much news on the on-going War of 1812. Among the subheads and items are: "Arts of the Enemy" "Maritime Power"; a letter signed in type: Oliver H. Perry concerning the Battle of Lake Erie (s... See More
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin...
Item #654200
May 23, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 1818 An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton. To pick that quality by hand...before his invention would require the constant labor of 330,000 wor... See More
Thomas Jefferson on African colonization...
Item #654199
April 19, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 The most interesting article is: "African Colonization" which is introduced by: "The following is an extract of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson..." datelined at Monticello, Jan. 21, 1811, and signed by him in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Other items are: "Life of Fulton", being Robert Fulton; nearly half a p... See More
Inauguration Of Andrew Jackson...
Item #654182
March 7, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 7, 1829 An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with some details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered his inaugural address as given below, and having conclude... See More
Construction of the B & O Railroad...
Charles Carroll performs the groundbreaking...
Item #654179
July 12, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 12, 1828 Starting on page 316 and continuing through page 325 are considerable details regarding the July 4 dedication ceremonies of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (the oldest railroad in the United States), which included the last living signor of the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll (Senator of Maryland) performing the groundbreaki... See More
James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle...
Item #654178
July 18, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 18, 1818 Of importance is the multi-page printing of former President James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle.
The Wiley Online Library, in regards to this lengthy address, states the following: "James Madison's 1818 Address to the Albemarle Agricultural Society offers new insight into the diverse historiog... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #653304
April 12, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 12, 1803 The middle of the front page has an advertisement headed "Gilbert Stuart", noting in part: "...G. Stuart takes this opportunity, likewise, to apprise the public that he has pursued the necessary steps...to protect his works for the future from the illiberal and injurious piracy which has hitherto been committed upon th... See More
Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
Item #653265
July 13, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 13, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice full page article headed: "Peace and War" which concerns: "A society has been established in Massachusetts by some christian philanthropists to discourage war..." with most of the page taken up with the thoughts of Thomas Jefferson, signed in type by him: T... See More
Charles Carroll presents a copy of the Declaration of Independence...
Early Texas, slavery, and Indian disturbances...
Item #653258
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has, "CHARLES CARROLL," which gives details of the last surviving signor of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through ... See More
Initiating the historic Maryland Jew Bill...
Item #653256
December 19, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1818
* Maryland Jew Bill Initiated
Inside has a brief yet notable item with a small head: "Maryland Legislature" which includes in part: "...A committee was appointed to bring in a bill to extend the same civil privileges to persons professing the Jewish religion as are enjoyed by those of any other religious sect..."... See More
Details on the Declaration of Independence, by an eye-witness...
Item #653255
June 28, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1817 Inside has more than a full page headed: "Declaration of Independence" dated at Philadelphia, June 16, 1817. This is a lengthy letter from Thomas McKean, a member of the Continental Congress & signer of the Declaration of Independence, in which he clarifies the errors noted concerning the men who had actually declare... See More
Andrew Jackson's trial continues... The frigate Constitution...
Item #653254
June 10, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 10, 1815 The issue begins mid-sentence with: "Gen. Jackson's "Trial" taking over 4 pages. There are 3 pages of "Health Statistics" with state-by-state charts breaking down the population by sex, and age. There are nearly 2 pages of "War Events: Or Things Incidental to the Late War" which includes a su... See More
The slave trade... Child of a slave in Penna. is free...
Item #652970
August 10, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 10, 1816 The back page has a few interesting items including: "By a decision in Pennsylvania, the child of a slave born in that state is free." Also: "The commissioners of the navy are advertising for life oak and other timber for a ship of the line and two frigates." Also: "The infamous trade to Africa for slaves, is... See More
Much on the "sage of Monticello"...
Item #652967
January 4, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 4, 1817 The most notable content in this issue is found in the 8 page "Supplement" which has a full page taken up with: "The Sage of Monticello". The lengthy article is the result of a visit by a writer to the home of Thomas Jefferson with comments on Jefferson's daily routine, his manner, and considerable discus... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington... Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #652701
May 31, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 31, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
* Mason Locke Weems - Parson
The top of the back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia the... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #652456
April 11, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 11, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
The middle of the front page has an advertisement headed "Gilbert Stuart", noting in part: "...G. Stuart takes this opportunity, likewise, to apprise the public that he has pursued the necessary steps...to protect his works for the future f... See More
John Adams' state-of-the-union address...
Item #651939
December 1, 1800
BOSTON GAZETTE , Dec. 1, 1800
* President John Adams
* State of the Union Address
Page 2 begins with the: "Speech" delivered by the President, being his state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed in type: John Adams. This address takes nearly 1 1/2 columns.
Four pages, foxing, damp staining to the top portion.... See More
Naval battles of the War of 1812...
Item #651261
January 6, 1816
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 6, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very nice full page chart headed: "NAVAL BATTLES" which lists the various naval actions of the War of 1812, with columns headed "Action Between" "When" "Where fought" "Commander's Name" and several more (see). This chart includes a great wealth of c... See More
Massacre of American Indian allies... Illinois becomes a state...
Item #651005
December 5, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1818 Inside has nearly two pages concerning the Indian troubles in Georgia and the thoughts of Andrew Jackson on the situation. See the hyperlink for further details of the controversy, which includes text taken from one of Jackson's letters printed in this newspaper.
In the second of two "Supplement" issues is a report with a sma... See More
Death Of John Jay... Pirates hanged, and slave ships captured...
Item #650837
May 30, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 30, 1829 Pages 1 and 2 have an article concerning the death of John Jay with a biography of his life & accomplishments.
John Jay was an American diplomat, patriot, one of the founding fathers of the United States, signer of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, second governor of New York, and the first Chief Justice of the United States.
Also an artic... See More
Lafayette & Jefferson have an emotional reunion... The Presidential election...
Item #650824
November 20, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 20, 1824 Inside has over 3 pages taken up with various reports concerning the "Presidential Election", with local & stare returns as received up to the publication date. It would ultimately be won by John Quincy Adams. A brief item: "The Pirates" reports of a ship captured off the coast of Cuba by pirates who murdered al... See More
Reporting the death of John Jay...
Item #650578
May 23, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 23, 1829
* John Jay death
Page 6 has a brief & inconspicuous--yet notable--report of the death of John Jay, the nation's first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court: "The venerable John Jay, formerly chief justice of the United States,, etc. died in Westchester county, New York, on Sunday last in the 85th year of his age. The New York pape... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears...... Franklin quote...
Item #650576
August 1, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
From Maine, 14 years before statehood...
Item #650562
September 25, 1806
EASTERN ARGUS, Portland, Sept. 25, 1806
* Rare 19th century title
* Thomas Jefferson
This was actually part of Massachusetts at the time as Maine did not become a state until 1820. A very early Maine newspaper 14 years before statehood.
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with An Act" of Congress relating to claims of land in the territory of Orleans, part of the recent Louisiana Purc... See More
From 1808 Madrid, Spain...
Item #650415
April 15, 1808
GAZETA DE MADRID, Spain, April 15, 1808 The ftpg. begins with news from America announcing the election of James Madison as President. Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, great condition.
Reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #650382
January 22, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1814 Much reporting from "Congress" includes letters signed in type by James Madison, John Q. Adams and James Monroe. Also: "Events of the War" is nearly 2 pages of reports from the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Traitors--Actual & Moral" "Flag of Truce" "the Niagara Frontier" "The ... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #650369
December 4, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1809
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Taking nearly 2 columns on page 2 is the: President's "Message", being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison. This is followed by an editorial on it headed: "The Message".
Four pages, never bound nor tri... See More
Jackson On the victory at New Orleans and the end of the War of 1812...
Item #650298
April 29, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 29, 1815 (with supplement) Inside has much under the heading: "New Orleans" which begins: "General Orders. The commanding general, with the most lively emotions of joy & of gratitude to heaven, announces to the troops under his command that a treaty of peace between the United States and Great Britain was ratified and exchanged ... See More
On the Battle of New Orleans and so much more... Much on naval events...
Item #650295
March 4, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 4, 1815 The issue begins with a great editorial concerning the end of the War of 1812, beginning: "The last six months is the proudest period in the history of the republic. The review presents us with a galaxy of glorious war deeds, terminating in an honorable peace, happily signed in the very arms of victory..." with much more, taking ... See More
Proclamation from the British victor...
Item #650276
February 5, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 5, 1814 Among the "Laws of the United States" is: "An Act making further provision for filling the ranks of the regular army, encouraging enlistments..." signed in type: James Madison. There are 5 pages taken up with: "Events of the War" concerning news from the War of 1812. Included are subheads & reports: "Co... See More
On the Barbary Wars...
Item #650203
April 21, 1804
BOSTON WEEKLY MAGAZINE, April 21, 1804 Page 3 has reports on the Barbary Wars including: "Commodore Preble writes...'I have just returned from a cruise off Tripoli where in the 23d December I captured a vessel with the Bashaw's presents to the grand Signior...I trust this capture will give us considerable advantages in negociating a peace. The squadron fitting out for the ... See More
Why England is in the war... Battle of Raisin River... Madison's inaugural address...
Item #650025
March 6, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 6, 1813 Beginning on the front page and taking 4 1/2 pages is the: "British Declaration" in which the reason for the War of 1812 is explained from the British point of view. It begins: "The earnest endeavors of the prince regent to preserve the relations of peace & unity with the United States of America having unfortunately failed, hi... See More
Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...
Item #650008
November 30, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816 Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.
Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More
Anger over the Trail of Tears... Franklin quote...
Item #649956
August 1, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1829 The top of the ftpg. has a small bit about Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State at the time, being granted an honorary doctorate of law degree from Rutgers' College.
Inside has an article: "Slavery In Colombia" as well as: "Georgia And The Cherokees" being a letter from the brother of a chief and his anger at their ... See More
Infamous pirate Jean Lafitte... Negotiating for a peace with England...
Item #649927
October 22, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 22, 1814 Nearly the first 12 pages are taken up with "The Instructions" to the ambassadors to England charged with negotiating a peace to end the War of 1812. Included are 5 letters signed in type by: Jas. Monroe and one by the President: James Madison.
An article: "Pirates of Barrataria" has a New Orleans dateline and men... See More
Letter from John Adams on the front page...
Item #649808
May 27, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, May 27, 1809 The front page begins with a 1 1/2 column article: "Mr. Adams' Correspondence Continued" in which he defends some of his actions.
Four pages, very light foxing, good condition.
Death of Thomas Paine...
Item #649802
June 12, 1809
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1809 Interesting that page 3 has a very brief and somewhat inconspicuous report announcing: "DIED at New-York on Thursday last, the celebrated THOMAS PAINE."
Four pages, some rubbing wear in the top quadrant cause some small holes and some text loss & a tear at the spine margin.
Former Secretary of State to become president of the American Bible Society...
Item #649734
July 3, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.....EXTRA, Boston, July 3 1811 The entirety of this 4 page issue concerning the resignation of Robert Smith as Secretary of State under James Madison, much of it being: "Hon. Robert Smith's Address To the People of the United States". Included are other documents signed by hi as well as a letter signed by James Madison. Robert Smith would eventually become pr... See More
Criticism of Jefferson's unbelief in the Christian faith...
Item #649720
December 27, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 27,1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
Pages 2 & 3 contains a lengthy expose on Thomas Jefferson with much criticism of him. One focus is on his spirituality, noting: "...The subject of our first & most earnest accusation has been that this man has openly avowed sentiments of unbelief in our holy faith, that he has pointed at ... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by President John Adams...
Item #649718
March 24, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 24, 1801
* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress
Page 2 has more than a column headed with a heraldic eagle engraving followed by three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: John Adams, one for funding the Navy for the year & another is: "To discharge Samuel Lewis senior from his imprisonment."
Four p... See More
Funding the military for 1801...
Item #649715
April 7, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1801 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "Law of the United States--An Act - Making Appropriation for the Military Establishment o the United States for the year One Thousand Eight Hundred and one", withed in type by the President; John Adams. It is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle.
... See More
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