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Very early on the California Gold Rush...
Item #614675
September 28, 1848
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, September 28, 1848
* Terrific & early report
* California Gold Rush
Page 2 has a very early & quite lengthy (nearly a column long) article on the California Gold Rush, headed: "The Gold Fever In California" which includes in part: "...large number of the inhabitants were engaged in searching for gold which was found over a ... See More
Considerable reporting on the California Gold Rush...
Item #636164
December 5, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1848
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
A terrific & early issue on the California Gold Rush as nearly half of the front page has great gold-related content, items headed: "The Gold Region Of California", plus a letter datelined from "Monterrey, California, July 31, 1848; a "Proclamation" from... See More
Col. Fremont's disastrous fourth expedition...
Item #611281
March 29, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1849
* American West
The top of the front page has a nicer account headed: "Col. Fremont--A Distressing Report" which is concerning his fateful fourth expedition in the West during which his party was caught in a snowstorm in Colorado causing loss of ten of his men & 130 of his pack mules. Near the end is; "...Late... See More
Col. Fremont's disastrous fourth expedition...
Item #611880
April 17, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
The front page has over two column headed: "Col. Fremont & His Party - Further & Final Accounts" which is concerning his fateful fourth expedition in the West during which his party was caught in a snowstorm in Colorado causing loss of ten of his men & 130 of his pac... See More
Telling the reality of the California Gold Rush...
Item #600815
September 15, 1849
THE HOME JOURNAL, New York, Sept. 15, 1849
* California gold rush
Page 2 has: "Letter From California" which takes almost an entire column. It is a fine letter from San Francisco in which the writer corrects all the false, hopeful rumors about the ease of finding gold, and the very difficult & frustrating situation which actually exists (see for beginning).
Page 3 has a... See More
From California during the 1849 Gold Rush...
Item #620136
December 22, 1849
THE PACIFIC NEWS, San Francisco, Dec. 22, 1849
* California Gold Rush - 49ers
* Rare Old West title
An extremely early newspaper from California, the vol. 1 number 52 issue, being only the fourth newspaper to print in all of California. And it was printed before California statehood.
There were only four newspapers which printed in Calif. in the 1840's. This issue is dated from t... See More
Just the 4th newspaper published in California...
Item #614173
March 22, 1850
THE DAILY PACIFIC NEWS, San Francisco, March 22, 1850
* California Gold Rush
* Rare Old West title
A rare & very early newspaper from California and from during the Gold rush, being just the fourth newspaper in the state, and a volume one issue at that. Many ads and notices on the front age with bits of news & topical reports on page 2
This is the front leaf only, missi... See More
Questioning the Mormon's intent to gain statehood...
Item #602954
April 20, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1850
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Statehood ?
The back page has over a full column taken up with an article: "The Mormons And the State of Deseret" which is great reading concerning: "...the state of Deseret, and it claims for admission into the American Union...fallen into the very general error that the Mormons were drive... See More
1852 Old West....
Item #587082
December 10, 1853
OLIVE BRANCH, Boston, Dec. 10, 1853 Page 2 includes: "Sonora & Lower California" which reports on Mexican invaders (see). Four pages, wear at folds causing small holes at fold junctures, some wear at margins.
Very early from the Oregon Territory...
Item #607887
April 11, 1854
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, Oregon, April 11, 1854
* Rare Old West issue
This is one of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Oregon, and five years before it would become a state. Note "Oregon Territory" printed in the dateline.
A four page issue with a wide variety of content including many advertisements, a few of which are illustrated.
Complete in four pages, l... See More
Very early from the Oregon Territory...
Item #607853
January 23, 1855
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, January 23, 1855 This is one of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Oregon, and four years before it would become a state. Note "Oregon Territory" printed in the dateline.
A four page issue with a wide variety of content including many advertisements, several of which are illustrated. Among the articles are those headed: "Democratic Terri... See More
The Mormons in Utah...
Item #633539
December 22, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Dec. 22, 1855
* Early Mormons
* Latter Day Saints
The front page has: "News From Utah" "The Drought--Murders at Elk Mountains--The Mails--Agricultural Prospects--Emigration" which gives the latest reports on the Mormons.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Extremely lengthy on Indian appropriations...
Item #209900
March 10, 1857
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1857 A large size newspaper of 4 pages with most of page 2 taken up with "An Act making appropriations for the...expenses of the Indian Department & for fulfilling treaty stipulations..." with headings for each of the tribes and specifics as to how the money is to be used. Only portions are shown in the photos below. This text take... See More
Brigham Young's Proclamation of martial law throughout Utah...
Item #614791
November 19, 1857
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 19, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Governor Brigham Young
* Proclamation of martial law
* Utah War delcaration
Page 6 contains one of the more historic documents in Mormon history, with the report headed: "The Mormon Rebellion" which is primarily occupied by the: "Proclamation By The Governor" which is signed in type: Brigham Young. The article... See More
Troops want to eliminate polygamy among the Mormons......
Item #595262
January 30, 1858
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1858 Page 3 has: "From Utah" with the latest news, including: "...alludes to the arrival of the troops at Fort Bridger...The Mormon train, after leaving Carson Valley, got along very well & without any difficulty with Indians...The troops arrived at Fort Bridger 7 weeks ago...They wanted to come into the Valley to establis... See More
Latest from the Mormon country...
Item #595258
February 2, 1858
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1858 Page 3 has: "Latest News From Utah" which is a report from Camp Scott noting: "...all hands engaged making comfortable for the winter...Plenty of good grass and buffalo very fat...Mormons continuing to fortify between army and Salt Lake..." & more (see).
Four pages, great condition.
Early scenes from Nebraska...
Item #646702
July 3, 1858
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, July 3, 1858 Inside has a very early print of: "Fort Randall, Nebraska Territory [present-day S. Dakota]" and also: "Florence, Nebraska Territory", an historic suburb of Omaha, with articles on both. Two prints of the swill milk problem in New York.
Sixteen pages, some toning & minor margin wear, good condition.... See More
Brigham Young a prisoner in his own house...
Item #595264
August 28, 1858
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 1858 Page 3 has: "Mormondom" which reports on a letter from Great Salt Lake City noting: "...There is...considerable stagnation of Mormon intellect. Brigham is literally a prisoner in his own house..." and more on attempts to visit with him (see).
Four pages, great condition.
Overland Mail initiates the first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco...
Item #647687
October 10, 1858
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 10, 1858
* First transcontinental mail service success
* Arrives at San Francisco, California
Page 4 has a report noting the very first transcontinental mail service to San Francisco, with: "Very Late From California" "Arrival of the First Overland Mail" "Short Trip Across the Plains" with several dispatches. See the hyperlink for fu... See More
Very early from California...
Item #130218
SACRAMENTO UNION, California 1859 This is one of the earliest
California newspapers we have the pleasure to offer. As might be
imagined issues from the Gold Rush vicinity--just ten years after the
start of the rush--are difficult to find. As perhaps you've noticed
most of our California inventory is from the 1870's and 1880's.
This issue has a wealth of news of the day, not just from ... See More
Volume one issue of Colorado's first newspaper...
Item #612828
May 29, 1859
ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS, Cherry Creek, K.T. [Kansas Territory, of which it was part at that time], published by Wm. N. Byers, May 29, 1859
* Cherry Creek, Denver
* Extremely rare title
An exceedingly rare newspaper, being the first newspaper to print in present-day Colorado, although not by much.
John L. Merrick was actually the first to arrive in the vicinity, following those chasing go... See More
Sacramento, California, in 1859...
Item #625381
November 1, 1859
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 1, 1859 A very early issue from the state capital. Sacramento became a city due to the efforts of John Sutter, a Swiss immigrant, and James W. Marshall. Sacramento grew faster due to the protection of Sutter's Fort, which was established by Sutter in 1839. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial... See More
Kit Carson defeats the Indians...
Item #223430
September 4, 1863
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 4, 1863
* Kit Carson defeats the Navape Indians
* Civil War news
The bkpg. has a rather small report headed: "Defeat of Indians by Kit Carson" with the report from Albuquerque, New Mexico, giving the details (see photos below).
Rarely is the famed explorer & scout Kit Carson ever mentioned in period newspapers. Page 2 has... See More
Rare mention of Kit Carson...
Item #621891
September 4, 1863
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, September 4, 1863
* Kit Carson fights the Navajo Indians
Page 5 has a brief but notable report headed: "Victory of Kit Carson Over the Indians" about the defeat of a group of: " ...Navajoe Indians beyond fort Canby..." by part of the 1st New-Mexican Regiment led by Kit Carson (see). Quite rare to see a report mentioning this famous Old West scout a... See More
Item #130293
OREGON STATEMAN, Salem, Or. 1864 A rare and very early issue from Oregon.
1864 Salem, Oregon...
Item #611607
March 27, 1864
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, April 25, 1864
* Rare title from the far West
Rare to find Civil War era newspapers from Oregon. Various news of the day with some Civil War reports (but not many), and a wealth of ads.
Four pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.
Grant send those disloyal to 'Dixie's Land'...
Item #644009
September 15, 1864
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Sept. 15, 1864
* Ulysses S. Grant
First column heads on the Civil War include: "Letters From Generals Grant & Sherman" "Call on the North For Troops" "Sherman Orders Atlanta to be Cleared" "The Disloyal Sent to Dixie's Land" "Grant Sends All Disloyal Persons South of His Lines" & more.
Eight pages, ni... See More
Much correspondence among the notables...
Item #643396
February 11, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 11, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln dispatches
* Closing months of Civil War
The first column heads on the Civil War include: "THE PEACE FAILURE" "President Lincoln's Report "All About The Blair Mission" "The Official Orders, Letters, etc." "Mr. Lincoln's Pilgrimage" "A Brief & Useless Conference" "S... See More
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