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.
See the handsome masthead... On the Little Belt Affair...
Item #670178
November 25, 1811
THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, Nov. 25, 1811 The dominant feature of this issue is the displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic eagle with an 11 inch banner.
Page 3 has a: "Message" to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, concerning: "...the aggression committed by a British ship of war on the U.S. frigate Chesapeake...". This wou... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #669435
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 15, 1821
* Thomas Jefferson on founding the University of Virginia
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this insti... See More
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. T... See More
Nine issues with Thomas Jefferson's signature in type...
Item #668103
January 5, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C. A lot of 9 issues from 1807, each contains at least one Th. Jefferson document or letter signed in type by the President, but each has damage.
Fifteen newspapers, each with Jefferson content...
Item #667585
January 1, 1803
A lot of fifteen American newspapers, all dating from 1800 thru 1808, and each containing a letter of document signed in type by President Thomas Jefferson. One issue has Jefferson's 1803 state-of-the-union address.
However each is either damaged or in "2nd rate" condition, hence the very low price for an early lot on Jefferson.
Jefferson & Adams create a friendship...
Item #667314
December 21, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 21, 1822 The most significant content inside is a charming pair of letters between two former Presidents and one-time adversaries: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Now in their latter years (87 and 80 respectively) a respect & friendship developed which would last through their four remaining years: they would both pass away on July 4, 1826, t... See More
Three Thomas Jefferson Acts of Congress...
Item #667301
February 15, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 15, 1808 The front page has over half a column taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase.
Four pages, good condition.
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #666302
May 26, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 26, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
The back 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 illibera... See More
Letter signed by the President, Thomas Jefferson...
Item #665705
September 26, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1804
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Letter re. France relations
Page 2 contains a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, which concerns relations with France.
Four pages, an archival mend on pg. 2, some smudges inside, generally nice.
Proclamation by President Madison...
Item #665445
November 13, 1810
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, Nov. 13, 1810
* President James Madison proclamation
Page 3 begins with a half column: "Proclamation" signed by the President: James Madison, concerning revoking various edicts against the French in regard to trade.
Four pages, a very handsome masthead, small wear hole at fold juncture, foxing and a central crease.... See More
Overthrow of Brazil... Ice Floods On Susquehanna River...
Item #665306
March 28, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 28, 1829 Featured in this issue is a report on the government overthrow in Brazil, with details from Buenos Ayres.
Additional articles are in regards to ice flooding on the Susquehanna River, a letter signed by John Quincy Adams (signed in block type), and a lengthy speech by Henry Clay regarding Panama.
Octavo size, 16 pages, ne... See More
Napoleon captures the Papal States in Rome...
Item #665145
August 14, 1809
UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, Aug. 14, 1809
* Napoleon Bonaparte captures
* Pope Pius VII - Papal States
Page 3 has: "Annihilation of the Pope's Temporal Power" which is a report from Rome concerning Napoleon capturing the papal states, noting: "...has been published...a decrees of his majesty the emperour & king, which unites the sta... See More
LaFayette visits with Thomas Jefferson...
Item #665134
November 22, 1824
BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1824 Pate 3 has an item: "Gen. Lafayette--The last news of the nation's guest he was at Monticello enjoying the hospitably of Mr. Jefferson. The meeting was very affecting..." and a bit more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Why we should not purchase the Louisiana Territory...
Item #664810
July 19, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, July 19, 1803
* Debating the Louisiana Purchase
Pg. 2 has a list of 4th of July toasts, including to: "Alexander Hamilton, and the Constitution".
Page 3 has an interesting letter criticizing the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, noting: "When the news was first announced that Louisiana had been ceded to the Un... See More
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #664416
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 20, 1819
* The Jew Bill - president's support
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes... See More
Money Jefferson owed...
Item #664392
June 13, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, June 13, 1803
* Early 19th century
* Thomas Jefferson
The entire front page is taken up with a huge chart of: "Wholesale Prices Current at Boston" with prices to hundreds of staples, etc.
Page 2 has: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones" concerning money Jefferson owed. Included is a letter from him datelined: "Monticel... See More
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #664355
June 1, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802
* Martha Washington death
* Mount Vernon
Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 inches, an old tape mend to an unrelated page,... See More
Thought on building the Erie Canal, five years before construction began...
Item #664048
March 21, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 21 (1812)
* Early Erie Canal planning ?
Year was omitted in the masthead but documents inside are dated 1812.
Of interest is over half a page headed: "The Grand Canal" being the famous Erie Canal, with thoughts concerning its construction and its great value to the country, this being 5 years before construction would begin. One bit notes: &qu... See More
Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #663874
July 29, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 29, 1826
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Deaths and funerals
The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" ... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #662303
June 21, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 21, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
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 their subscriptions to the Hist... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #661864
April 18, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 18, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
The back 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 illiber... See More
Celebrating the birthday of John Adams...
Item #660185
November 6, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1802
* President John Adams
* Celebrating 67th birthday
The front page has over a full column of text concerning the birthday of John Adams. Headed: "Tribute of Gratitude", it begins: "Saturday last being the Birth Day of the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, the same was celebrated at Quincy...".
Included is... See More
Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...
Item #659579
March 17, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 17, 1814
* Two Acts signed in block type by James Madison
* Proposal made to various Indian Chiefs
* Woodcut of a ship which includes the famous phrase: "Don't Give Up The Ship"
Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON. The second page contains "...the substance of ... See More
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
General Andrew Jackson visits Jackson, TN...
Item #659552
October 22, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD October 22, 1825 Featured in this issue is a nice, early report regarding General Andrew Jackson's visit to Jackson, Tennessee. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
This 16 page newspaper is in good condition, and measures 9 1/2 by 6 inches.... See More
On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...
Item #658473
January 8, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, January 8, 1800
* President George Washington death - funeral
The front page has a nice account headed: "Washington's Last Illness" which begins: "Some time in the night of Friday, the 10th instant, having been exposed to a rain on the proceeding day, General Washington was attacked with an inflammatory affec... See More
High Resolution Images... 600dpi...
Early report on the death of Alexander Hamilton...
Item #658423
July 17, 1804
High Resolution Images of: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN, Hudson, New York, July 17, 1804
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images (printable/publishable quality) available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you this set of images which includes: the entire front page, the report on the death o... See More
Death of Buonaparte... Slavery... Norway... Coins...
Item #657927
August 25, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1821 The top of page 2 has a report with small head: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which begins: "The reported decease of this man is confirmed by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool. The particulars have been received direct from St. Helena...He died on the 5th of May after an illness of six weeks, the last two weeks only considere... See More
Wealth of content on the War of 1812...
Item #657644
March 20, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1813 A great issue for military content. Over a full pg. is taken up with: "An Act for the Regulation of Seamen on Board the Public and Private Armed Vessels of the United States" signed in type: James Madison. Half a pg. has a large chart: "Militia of the United States" with columns for various positions, artillery, & more. Also: &... See More
Declaration of war...
Item #657281
June 27, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
* Historic report
This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812.
Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of ... 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
First Jews elected in Maryland...
Item #655962
October 14, 1826
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 14, 1826
* First Jews elected in Maryland
* Judaica - Jewish
* Andrew Jackson
One of the reports within has a small head: "The Jews" with the text including: "...that at the last election for members of our city council, two gentlemen of the Jewish persuasion were chosen by the suffrages of a large part of the citizens...Messrs. S. ... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #655875
June 27, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 27, 1803 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 their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote the first bio... See More
Defending the attacks on Thomas Jefferson's reputation...
Item #655083
August 15, 1805
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Aug. 15, 1805 Page 3 has an interesting item concerning the attacks on the character of Thomas Jefferson (likely reference to the Sally Heming affair) beginning; "The most forcible & conclusive answer to all the malevolent attacks pointed at the reputation of Mr. Jefferson is the happiness of the people..." and more, with: "...By infamous libels... 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... Five Declaration signers still living...
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
President Madison's Proclamation concerning this action against Spain...
Item #654832
September 16, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1815 The front page contains: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" concerning: "...sundry persons, citizens of the United States...especially within the state of Louisiana, are conspiring together to beg...the means for a military expedition...against the dominions of Spain, with which the United S... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #654524
June 28, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 28, 1803 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 their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote the first bio... See More
Much on naval affairs...
Item #654332
December 23, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 23, 1815 Content includes : "A Proclamation" signed by the President: James Madison, requiring: "...all persons who have unlawfully taken possession of...public lands...to remove therefrom..." followed by a: "Naval Report" and then: "The Navy" taking nearly 4 pages, and the: "Naval Affairs" ta... 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
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
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #653645
June 3, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 3, 1803 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 their subscriptions to the History of General George Washington."
Parson Weems was an author who wrote the... See More
Battle of Fort Meigs...
Item #653431
May 29, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1813
* Siege of Fort Meigs - Ohio
* William Henry Harrison
The first two pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" signed in type: James Madison, in which he discusses much about the War of 1812. Over 4 pages are taken up with: "Events of the War" which includes a letter signed by: Wm. Henry Harrison concer... See More
The battle at Plattsburgh, New York...
Item #653427
October 15, 1814
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1814
* Battle of Plattsburgh - New York
Page 4 has a "British Proclamation" for preventing British citizens from serving in the U.S. military. Also: "Macomb's Victory" which is on the Battle at Plattsburgh, wit much detail.
Also inside is: "Events of the War" with various reports including a letter sign... See More
Washington praises Hamilton... Slave numbers decreasing in South Carolina...
Item #653423
April 18, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 18, 1829 Pages 1 & 2 has an article: "Decrease of Slaves in South Carolina" which is attributed to the tariff of 1824. Much detail.
Page 5 has: "Petroleum" which concerns the discovery of oil in Kentucky. Another page has a letter signed in type: George Washington & datelined at Mt. Vernon, Sept. 25, 1798, sent t... See More
Washington praises Hamilton... Slave numbers decreasing in South Carolina...
Item #653422
April 18, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 18, 1829 Pages 1 & 2 has an article: "Decrease of Slaves in South Carolina" which is attributed to the tariff of 1824. Much detail.
Page 5 has: "Petroleum" which concerns the discovery of oil in Kentucky. Another page has a letter signed in type: George Washington & datelined at Mt. Vernon, Sept. 25, 1798, sent t... See More
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