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657313

Uncommon to find period Kit Carson reports...

Item #657313

August 24, 1847

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 1847  The top of page 3 has a report: "From The Western Plains" with a rather rare report on the famed Kit Carson: "...it seems probable that Kit Carson, who was going out with dispatches to California, has lost all his horses and mules. He was seen near the Pawnee Rock & afterwards heard from by a party who said they... See More  

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661549

Very early on the California Gold Rush...

Item #661549

September 28, 1848

THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, Sept. 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 larg... See More  

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636164

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  

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656573

Great, early content on the California Gold Rush...

Item #656573

December 23, 1848

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1848



* California Gold Rush

* 49ers - mining - mine




The front page has not one but three articles on the California Gold Rush including: "California Adventurers" beginning: "The 'stream of human life' is now setting as irresistibly towards California...The gold attraction is so strong that few are willing to lose the ... See More  

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656384

Col. Fremont's disastrous fourth expedition...

Item #656384

March 29, 1849

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1849 



* John C. Fremont

* Fatal 4th expedition




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 ... See More  

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657350

Lengthy & descriptive on early California...

Item #657350

August 3, 1849

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1849 



* Early life in California



Page 2 has a simply terrific & very lengthy letter on California, taking nearly two columns it is headed: "A Mexican View Of California" "California Seen by a Mexican--Description of the Country--Its Physical, Agricultural, Commercial, and Mineralogical Characteristics".

Thi... See More  

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661426

Just the 4th newspaper published in California...

Item #661426

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  

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587082

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.

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651025

Very early from San Francisco...

Item #651025

December 8, 1855

EVENING BULLETIN, San Francisco, California, Dec. 8, 1855 



* Early and rare from California

* During the gold rush

* Volume 1 issue




A volume 1 issue (#53) of this very early Calif. newspaper, from not long after the famous Gold Rush. Some of the content and the advertisements are mining-related. The ftpg. begins with: "Santa Clara County--Its Scenery, Improvements, and Resources&... See More  

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209900

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  

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661432

Brigham Young's Proclamation of martial law throughout Utah...

Item #661432

November 19, 1857

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 19, 1857  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 begins with a letter signed in type: Brigham Young and written to: "The Officer Command the Forces no... See More  

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655297

Brigham Young's Proclamation of martial law throughout Utah...

Item #655297

November 20, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1857 



* Mormons - Mormonism

* Governor Brigham Young

* Proclamation of martial law

* Utah War delcaration




Page 3 contains one of the more historic documents in Mormon history, with the report headed: "The Mormon Treason" which is primarily occupied by the: "Proclamation By The Governor" which is signed in ty... See More  

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655872

Much fine text on the Mormon War...

Item #655872

November 21, 1857

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 1857  Page 2 has a column headed: "The Mormon War" which is a very detailed letter from: "Col. Alexander to the Adj. 

General" Johnston, followed by Johnston letter of reply. Some great content on the Mormon War.

More on page 3 with: "Mormon and Indian Alliance - 20,000 Indians Ready to take the Field Aga... See More  

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595258

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.

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595264

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.

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647687

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  

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130218

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  

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625381

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  

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223430

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  

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130293
Item #130293
OREGON STATEMAN, Salem, Or. 1864 A rare and very early issue from Oregon.

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656231

From Salem, Oregon during the Civil War...

Item #656231

March 27, 1864

THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, April 25, 1864 



* Rare title from the Old West

* American Civil War era




Rare to find Civil War era newspapers from Oregon. Various news of the day with Civil War reports.

Some of the articles include: "A Scene in the Salt Lake Theatre" "Something for Loyal Democrats---The Last Letter from Stephen A. Douglas" which is signed by him in ty... See More  

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644009

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  

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