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Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #685700
June 03, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 3, 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 Histo... See More
Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...
Item #685714
June 26, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830 Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More
Problem with slaves in the Bahamas... Cherokee gold...
Item #685718
October 08, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 8, 1831 The back page has most of a column headed: "American Slaves In The Bahamas" which is a report concerning a slave ship which wrecked on one of the Bahama Islands and the slaves--bound from an Atlantic port to New Orleans--taken into the Bahamas.
Also near the back is: "Cherokee Gold Mines" in Georgia.
Complete in 24 pages, 6 ... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...
Item #685719
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834
* General LaFayette death
* Jewish Synagogue
An inside page has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. the papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the pas... See More
Peace might end the Mexican-American War?
Item #685720
July 31, 1847
THE DAILY UNION, City of Washington, July 31, 1847 Page 2 has: "The Peace Rumors" which talks about possible peace terms to end the Mexican-American War (see).
Four pages, very nice condition.
The California Gold Rush...
Item #685728
January 12, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 12, 1849 (misdated as Jan. 11)
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 2 has several nice reports from the California Gold Rush under the heading: "California Items", including: "...The gold fever at Charlestown, Va., has begot a scheme for a company of 50 to go to California at $250 each, which 25 most useful and respectable citizens ... See More
Indiana to become the 19th state of the Union...
Item #685735
December 10, 1816
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1816
* Indiana will become a state (eve)
Page 3 has reports of discussions from Congress, one report headed: "Indiana State" which includes: "...proceeded to the order of the day on the resolution recognizing the republicanism & conformity to constitution and law of the constitution of the new State of Indiana...and ... See More
On the life of Napoleon Buonparte...
Item #685741
March 11, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 11, 1815 Page 2 has over a full column with a small heading: "Bonaparte" which is essentially a review of a book written about him by a friend, with much on Buonaparte's life (see for portions).
Four pages, nice condition.
California gold mining news... Fort Yuma...
Item #685764
January 30, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 31, 1853
* California gold rush
* Yuma, Arizona earthquake
Page 3 has a full column taken up with: "The News From California" which focuses on gold mining. Subheads include: "Famine Nat The Mines" and details on: "Earthquake At Fort Yuma".
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Kentucky slave was given freedom...
Item #685766
February 03, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1853 Page 3 has an article: "Slave Decision In Kentucky" which begins: "The Court of Appeals of Kentucky in a late case gave freedom to a slave under the following circumstances:..." which they offers the details.
Four pages, nice condition.
The end of the slave trade...
Item #685768
February 11, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 1853 Page 3 has an article: "From The Coast of Africa - The Extinguishment of the Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived in England from the coast of Africa. She reports that the slave trade is in effect extinguished...All the chiefs promised to give up the slave trade & were giving encouragement to the missio... See More
Rain causes problems for California emigrants...
Item #685769
February 21, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 1853 The back page has: "From California" reports in part: "...that the Plains between Stockton & Fort Miller...are inundated. Rain had fallen for several weeks incessantly...many of the inhabitants...are represented to be in a famishing condition. Numerous families of emigrants had arrived through the Stockton Past.... See More
The inaugural ceremonies for Franklin Pierce...
Item #685770
March 04, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1853 As would be expected in this newspaper which was essentially the "mouthpiece" of the federal government, page 3 has over a full column taken up with all the details of the inauguration of President Franklin Pierce, which happened on the day of this publication.
Four pages, some binding indents at the blank spine, ... See More
Formally creating the Territory of Washington...
Item #685771
March 08, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1853
* Creation of Washington Territory
* United States Congress passes
Being the "mouthpiece of the federal government", typically this newspaper was the first to report notable political reports and developments So it is no surprise that nearly half of the front page is taken up with the Act of Congress creating th... See More
Death of President Fillmore's wife... California gold rush...
Item #685774
March 31, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1853 Page 3 has a black-bordered report beginning: "It is with unaffected sorrow that we announce the death of Mrs. Abigail Fillmore, the excellent wife of Ex-President Fillmore. She died yesterday morning at Willard's hotel in this city..." with more detail, including a letter signed: Franklin Pierce".
Great to ha... See More
Tragedy with a slave ship...
Item #685775
April 05, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1853 Page 3 has "Accident To A Cuban Slave Ship" which notes: "On the 25th of February 500 negroes, from Africa, were attempted to be landed at Cayo Verde, in Cuba...the slaver struck a rock and they only saved 190 Africans...A part have been taken to Havana & offered for sale...".
Following this is "What ... See More
The sequoias of California...
Item #685776
April 13, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1853 Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various small reports from the West Coast. One item seems to refer to the giant sequoias: "A tree of the Sierras, which rises to the height of four hundred feet, and is of immense diameter, exudes a juice that when crystallized takes the name of pine sugar...".
Four pa... See More
Early 1855 Cooperstown, New York...
Item #685920
An Oct. 29th, 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with 1 circular "Paid" stamp. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in nice condition.
1856 Bleeding Kansas...
Item #685935
August 26, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 26, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
The top of the front page has a one column heading : "The War In Kansas" with subhead. (see) Lengthy text.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Four buildings in Cincinnati...
Item #685987
January 17, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1857 The front page shows: "The New Iron Steamer Voyageur De La Myer, Built for the Pacha of Egypt".
Prints within include; "Interior Shed, Market for Servants at Moscow" "The Open Market for Servants, At Moscow"; four buildings in Cincinnati including: "New Custom House & Post Office" "Mechanics... See More
Early scenes of Indianapolis...
Item #685988
April 22, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 22, 1854 The ftpg. has an allegorical print of "April". Prints inside include: "The New Custom House, Charleston, South Carolina"; four prints of Indianapolis buildings including the "State House" & "Insane Hospital"; a back page print of "Market Square, Melbourne" and "Prince's Bridge, Melb... See More
President Madison signs Acts of Congress... Execution of Richard Smith...
Item #685991
September 03, 1816
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Sept. 3, 1816 The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress and a "Resolution", each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
The back page has nearly 2 columns on: "The Execution" of Richard Smith for the murder of Capt. John Carson. There is much written about him on the internet.
Four pages, various cases, goo... See More
The Tariff of Abominations...
Item #686050
May 24, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 24, 1828 Inside has: "The New Tariff" "An Act in Alteration of the Several Acts, Imposing Duties on Imports" which takes nearly 2 pages & is signed in type by the President: John Quincy Adams.
"Tariff of 1828" was a protective tariff passed by the Congress of the United States on May 19, 1828, designed to protect i... See More
Massacre plot by slaves uncovered in Tennessee...
Item #686091
January 07, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, January 7, 1832 Within this issue is an article with a small heading: "Another Insurrection" with a portion of the text including:
"We have been credibly informed...among the citizens of Fayetteville, Tenn.,...the discovery of a plot, among the negroes of that place...for an insurrection, all the particulars of which we have not ye... See More
A challenge to Napoleon: invade England if you dare...
Item #686117
August 29, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 29, 1803 The entire front page is taken up with a list of "Wholesale Pricers Current, at Boston". Page 2 has much concerning the situation in Europe with Napoleon Buonaparte including an article: "National Spirit" from London, noting in part: "...Let him come then, this Corsican Consul, if he dare. An island gave him birth--it may be the fate of ... See More
Pushing for an embargo...
Item #686176
April 20, 1812
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, April 20, 1812 The front page has a brief yet historically significant document signed by the President: James Madison, asking Congress to impose: "...a general Embargo be laid on all vessels now in port...for the period of 60 days..." with a bit more. Over half of the front page & much of page 2 have a discussion in Congress of an embargo. T... See More
On the Non-Intercourse law... Did the governor die?
Item #686179
July 27, 1809
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 27, 1809 The front page has most of a column taken up with AN ACT...The Amended Non-Intercourse Law." concerning relations with England and France, signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 has a curious item: "A Danbury paper of July 19 announces...the death of his Excellency Jonathan Trumbull, Esq. This report, we think, and sincerely hope, is p... See More
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.
James Madison, and the War of 1812...
Item #686193
September 06, 1813
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN & COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown, (Col.), Sept. 6, 1813. Taking all of the front page are two acts laying duties on various items, each signed in type: James Madison. An uncommon title from the District of Columbia.
Inside has some War of 1812 content including an article: "The Enemy:"
Four pages, water staining to a bottom quadrant, minor foxing.... See More
Act protecting American industries against foreign competition...
Item #686196
May 06, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, May 6, 1816 Page 2 has: "AN ACT to regulate the duties on Imports and Tonnage" signed in type by the President: James Madison. This was an important piece of legislation that continued the protective duties established in the War of 1812 and which provided a shield for developing American industries against stiff foreign competition in the postwar era... See More
Six script signatures by President John Adams...
Item #686204
April 25, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1801 The front page contains six Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable newspaper.
Four pages, minor nick to a back leaf margin, nice condition.
Fourteen Acts each signed by James Madison...
Item #686207
November 09, 1813
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Nov. 9, 1813 Nice heraldic eagle engraving in the masthead. The ftpg. has three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison.
The Acts of Congress continue on page 2 with eleven more, each signed in type by: James Madison. One is for allowing the President to buy new furniture for the White House, and another is "To establish the tow... See More
Resuming trade agreements after the War of 1812...
Item #686210
December 30, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Dec. 30, 1815 On the front page under "State Paper" is: "A Convention To Regulate the Commerce between the Territories of the United States and of His Britannic Majesty", signed in type: John Q. Adams, H. Clay, & four others, plus James Madison.
This was an important treaty which nullified most duties and allowed the U.S. to trade with the ... See More
Renewing trade agreements with England after the War of 1812...
Item #686211
January 02, 1816
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Jan. 2, 1816 Page 2 has: "Commercial Treaty with England" containing the text of: "A Convention To Regulate the Commerce between the Territories of the United States and His Britannic Majesty." It is signed in type by American diplomats and James Madison as President.
This was an important treaty that eliminated various duties and all... See More
Creating trading houses with the Indians...
Item #686220
July 11, 1811
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 11, 1811
* Indians - Native Americans
* Early trading posts
Over a full column is taken up with n Act of Congress: "For establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes.", signed in type by he President: James Madison. Two more Acts are from the Mass. legislature.
Four pages, small piece from a blank margin, very nice condition.... See More
Castle Garden: the Ellis Island of immigration before Ellis Island....
Item #686223
August 04, 1855
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, Aug. 4, 1855 The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "Castle Garden - How Emigrants Are Treated on Landing".
Castle Garden with the point of entry into the United States prior to Ellis Island. It had just opened to immigrants the year of this article, on the eve of a dramatic wave of European immigration. During the next 35 years, more than 8 mil... See More
War of 1812 shipping embargo....
Item #686243
April 14, 1812
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 14, 1812 A very historic front page, as it includes a report headed: "EMBARGO" which reports on the voting for this historic measure which would lead to the War of 1812 with England.
The front page also has the: "Confidential Message" to the senate, in which the President states: "...expedient under existing
... See More
The front page also has the: "Confidential Message" to the senate, in which the President states: "...expedient under existing
Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address to the people...
Item #686278
December 08, 1832
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 8, 1832
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
Nearly 5 1/2 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, and the people.
This was an annual tradition begun by George Washington which continues to this day. The address recounts the... See More
Andrew Jackson's State-of-the-Union address...
Item #686279
December 10, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 10, 1831
* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
Of special note is the complete & lengthy text of President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address which occupies the last four pages, signed by him in type: Andrew Jackson. In it he reviews all that transpired in 1831.
Also of interest is a complete listing... See More
Election of Andrew Jackson... Cherokee Indians & land troubles...
Item #686281
November 22, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 22, 1828
* President Andrew Jackson election
* Cherokee Indians Nation
One of the front page reports has a small head: "The Election" which begins: "The most anxious & ardent, as well as the most rude & ruthless political contest that ever took place in the United States, is now decided in the election of a large major... See More
Early for Western Pennsylvania...
Item #686299
November 21, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21, 1822
* Early Western Pennsylvania
A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early periodical from Western Penna.
Near the back are: "Card Playing" and "Sea Missionary" among other articles. Various religious content.
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.... See More
Inaugural address of Martin Van Buren...
Item #686301
March 11, 1837
THE NEW-YORKER, March 11, 1837
* President Martin Van Buren inauguration
This newspaper was published by Horace Greeley before his more famous New York Tribune. Inside includes the: "Inaugural Address" which carries over to the following page where it is signed in type: Martin Van Buren.
Included as well are comments on: "The Farewell Address of President Jackson"... See More
Death of President William H. Harrison, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #686317
April 07, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1841
* President William H. Harrison
* Washington D.C. death - John Tyler
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & fraud...an exposure of abuses & corruptions in gov... See More
Mormons looking for a place of refuge...
Item #686578
December 05, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Refuge in California ?
* Bleeding Kansas
Page 3 has the brief but interesting report, "A PLACE OF MORMON REFUGE", which includes in part: "It is stated that the Mormons, among their other preparations, have not forgotten to look out a "Canaan" of refuge, in case the United ... See More
1860 Great Meteor shower... Fireball meteors...
Item #686830
July 22, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, July 22, 1860
* Earth-grazing meteor procession
* Fireball meteors
The front page has an article headed: "The Meteor Of Friday Night" "Its Brilliancy and Its Great Distance from the Earth" "All Sorts Of Accounts" and more with small illustration. Text takes up 4 full columns on the front page.
Other news of the day. Complete in... See More
California and gold...
Item #686901
January 05, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 5, 1849 The top of the back page has: "The Gold In California" which includes 3 items, two from the Phila. Mint of the U.S.
Pages 3 & 4 have: "Letter From the Department of State Concerning California" takes a full column & is signed in type: James Buchanan (Sec. of State at the time) with a focus on annexing Calif. ... See More
Terrific report on the gold in California...
Item #686902
January 06, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 1849 Over two columns on page 2 are taken up with an excellent and very detailed letter headed: "Diluvial Gold Deposits of California". It begins: "The excitement of the public mind, growing out of the discovery of native gold in the diluvial deposits of California, will, I trust, furnish an apology for the present communicatio... See More
The California gold draws the attention of Congress...
Item #686920
January 13, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 13, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* United States Congress - statehood ?
The front page has over a full column headed: "The Gold Region - A System of Government Proposed". With the recent gold discovery, Congress wanted to act quickly to make California a part of the Union.
The report begins: "In common with t... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... "Claim for a Slave", votes "nay"...
Item #686921
January 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Slavery related U.S. Congress vote "nay"
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes 2 mentions of when Abraham Lincoln voted on two topics. On a debate headed "Claim For A Slave" his name appears under the &q... See More
Gold, gold, gold...
Item #686923
January 22, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 1849 Page 4 has one & one-third columns taken up with reports concerning the gold situation in California. Under the heading: "Interesting--California Gold" are several letters from military officers, the first beginning: "The digging and washing for gold continue to increase on the Sacramento placer...". Anothe... See More
Off for California... On a map of California...
Item #686926
January 26, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1849 The bottom of page 3 has: "Movements For California" noting in part: "...company is being formed at Boston to visit the gold mines of California, the principal features of which are mutual benefit & comfort. They insist upon strict temperance and good moral principles...". The article carries over to page 4. ... See More
On the California gold...
Item #686927
January 27, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 1849
Page 3 has three items concerning the California Gold Rush headed: "How They Go!" and: "State of Society in the Gold Region" with a report on the gold discoveries; and: "Curious Reminiscence of California".
Four pages, nice condition.
On the California gold... Kit Carson to lead an overland excursion...
Item #686928
January 29, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 1849
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a detailed article: "Gold Hunting In California, in the Sixteenth Century".
Page 7 has most of a column headed: "California Items" with a lengthy list of reports concerning ships heading for the gold fields, etc. One bit mentions: "The celebrated Kit Carson,... See More
Letter from the gold fields: from a 'chap' to his 'chum'...
Item #686929
January 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "One of The Boys In California" which has a prefacing note: "The following amusing epistle we find in the Toledo Blade. It is written by a young 'chap' formerly of that place, to one of his old chums. It is diverting, and not without interest."
This is a diary-like letter datelin... See More
A great letter on the decrepit state of California due to the rush for gold...
Item #686930
February 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1849
* California gold rush
* Hardships for 49ers
Page 3 has: "For California" which reports of several ship heading to California. The back page has over half a column headed: "California--Gold Mines" which is a terrific letter relaying the situation in California at the time, at least that writer's tell... See More
Terrific letter on getting to California... A balloon flight to California?
Item #686931
February 15, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 15, 1849 Page 3 has a wonderful and more than full column report headed: "Internal Route to California" which begins with a letter written by 3 men datelined at Independence, Mo., concerning the best route to California.
The majority of the article is taken up with a very lengthy & detailed: "Answer of Col. Gilpin"... See More
Great on the situation at the gold fields of California...
Item #686932
February 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 1849 Most of the front page is the: "Speech of Mr. Wm. B. Preston On the Formation of a New State out of the Territories of California and New Mexico".
Page 3 has half a column headed: "From California" which includes news accounts from various letters, a few bits including: "...Among the gold digge... See More
Little village of San Francisco is deluged with gold...
Item #686933
February 17, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1849
* Gold discoveries in village of San Francisco
The front page has: "The Grand Inauguration Ball, at the City Hall Saloon". Page 3 has a curious article on creating a: "Railroad From Lake Michigan to the Pacific".
The back page has: "Incidents In California" which is a letter datelined f... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #686934
February 21, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Addresses United States Congress
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes mention of when Abraham Lincoln spoke on the floor. The report notes: "Mr. Lincoln, by unanimous consent, presented joint resolutions of... See More
How to manage the land gained in the Mexican War... Taylor's inauguration...
Item #686936
March 01, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1849 Half of the front page, all of page 2 and much of page 3 are taken up with an interesting discussion in the Senate on: "The New Territories" which were gained in the treaty ending the war with Mexico, including New Mexico and California.
The back page has half a column giving the "Order of Procession" of: &quo... See More
Abe Lincoln is on the inaugural ball committee for Z. Taylor...
Item #686937
March 03, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1849
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* 12 years prior to presidency
The back page has a list of the "Managers" for the "Grand Inauguration Ball" to be held March 5 in honor of incoming President Zachary Taylor, and among them is: "Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Ill." The bkpg. also has a similar list of the "... See More
Zachary Taylor's Cabinet ministers...
Item #686939
March 07, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 7, 1849
* Newly inaugurated President Zachary Taylor
Dated from just two days after Taylor's inauguration, page 3 has a list of: "The New Cabinet Ministers". This is followed by a short report concerning former President Polk receiving visitors after the inauguration.
Page 3 also has: "For California" which mentio... See More
Zachary Taylor's Cabinet members...
Item #686940
March 08, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1849 Dated just three days after Taylor's inauguration, it is not surprising that related content would be found in this issue.
Page 3 has an editorial headed: "The Inauguration Balls" as well as a list of the: "Appointments By the President" to the various Cabinet posts.
Page 2 has the full text of the very l... See More
Discussing Taylor's inaugural address...
Item #686941
March 09, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 7 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also on page 7 is a lengthy: "List of Cadet Appointments for 1849" listed by state, and includes "John Hood" from Kentucky, who would become a famous Confederate general, ... See More
A disastrous journey for John Fremont & his party...
Item #686962
March 31, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
Page 3 has: "Later From Col. Fremont" with some details on 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.
Four pages, loss to an upper corne... See More
A disastrous journey for John Fremont... What's needed in California...
Item #686965
April 07, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
Page 3 has over half a column headed: "From Santa Fe" which includes a letter on Col. John Fremont's disastrous 4th expedition. Much detail.
Also on page 3: "From California" is a letter from San Francisco on the need for housing, and: "Do not forward m... See More
Giving up much for the gold in California...
Item #686966
April 09, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 9, 1849 The entire front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with the: "Speech of Mr. Jas. McDowell On the Formation of Governments for New Mexico and California", recently won during the Mexican War.
Page 3 has: "From the Isthmus of Panama" concerning passengers who used this route to the gold fields of Calif... See More
The Minnesota Territory is created...
Item #686983
April 28, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 28, 1849
* Minnesota Territory is created
* From our nation's capital
The top of page 2 has: "The New Territory Of Minnesota" which reports on the formation of the Minnesota Territory, nine years prior to statehood.
Page 3 has: "From The Sandwich Islands" which is the Hawaiian Islands.
Four pages, nice con... See More
Fremont's Expedition... Communists at Nauvoo...
Item #686984
April 30, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 30, 1849 The front page has a Mormon-related article: "French Communists At Nauvoo". It includes in part: "...As for the temple, which was burnt last year & of which only the four walls remain, our intention is to re-establish it...Our morality is pure, founded on marriage & domestic ties. Our religion is christianit... See More
John James Audubon... The Comanche Indians... The California Gold Rush...
Item #686985
May 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 2, 1849
* John James Audubon
* American ornithologist
Page 3 has a report beginning: "Col. Webb, commander of a large California expedition...They give quite a gloomy account of their adventures. Mr. Audubon remained behind, and had determined to prosecute his journey towards California with a party..." with more.
Also on ... See More
On emancipation in Kentucky, and the gold in California...
Item #686987
May 05, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 5, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "Emancipation In Kentucky" which has a report from the Convention of the Friends of Emancipation. This is followed by: "Late From California" which has half a column of reports concerning events related to the gold rush.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Jenny Lind...
Item #686988
May 09, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 9, 1849 Over half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy: "Speech of Mr. J. G. Chapman Upon the Bill to Establish a Territorial Government in California..." in the House of Representatives.
Page 3 has: "Jenny Lind's Rumored Marriage", known as the "Swedish Nightingale", the singing sensation of the da... See More
Great issue on the Astor Place Riot...
Item #686990
May 14, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 14, 1849
* Astor Place Opera House riot
* Actor William Macready - Macbeth
* Manhattan - New York City
A terrific & quite detailed issue covering the historic Astor Place Riot, which resulted in nearly 30 dead.
Page 3 has over 1 1/2 columns with coverage, headed: "The Late Riots at New York" and: "The Events of T... See More
California Gold... The Mormon Temple... Astor Place Riot...
Item #686992
May 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 16, 1849 The front page has two columns taken up with the reports from various newspapers on the Astor Place Riot which resulted in nearly 30 deaths.
Page 3 has most of a column headed: "Later From California" with reports from the on-going gold rush. Also: "Mexico--California".
Another article is headed: "Na... See More
The California Gold Rush... The Astor Place Riot...
Item #686993
May 17, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 17, 1849
* Astor Place Opera House riot
* California gold rush - 49ers
Page 3 also has: "Three Weeks Later From California" which reports on the Gold Rush, and page 2 has a terrific article: "Commercial Importance of California" which takes nearly 2 1/2 columns.
Also inside: "The New York Riots" which r... See More
California gold, and diamonds & emeralds as well...
Item #686999
June 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1849 Page 3 has: "The Last News From California" which includes in part: "...Wonderful country! Gold there is not only getting plentier than ever it was before, but now even diamonds & emeralds are to be had for the picking up!..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
People are abandoning their plans to venture to California...
Item #687003
June 14, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1849 Page 3 has: "The California Line of March" which is a letter from Fort Kearny, Nebraska Territory. It is prefaced with: "Evidence still comes to hand, almost daily, of the dissatisfaction of large numbers of the California adventurers on the Plains & of the determination of many of them to abandon their exhausti... See More
Great Salt Lake... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #687004
June 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1849 Page 3 has half a column taken up with: "Expedition To the Great Salt Lake" which is very descriptive of their findings.
Page 3 also has a small article: "Capture Of A Slaver" noting the capture of the slave schooner Zenobia: "...with 500 slaves on board...Great suffering had been experienced by the unfor... See More
Early "Postscript" notice of the death of President Polk... Great content on the Gold Rush.... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #687005
June 19, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849 The most notable report is the black-bordered "Postscript" at the upper right of page 3 which is headed: "Death Of Ex-President Polk" with the brief report noting: "...announcing; the melancholy news of the decease of Ex-President Polk at Nashville..." with a bit more.
We have never had an earlier re... See More
Death of President James K. Polk... More on the Gold Rush...
Item #687006
June 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1849 Several column heads as well as the masthead dateline are black-bordered for the death of former President James K. Polk. Page 3 has three-quarters of a column taken up with various reports concerning his death and the funeral.
The back page has: "Overland Emigration To California" as well as: "Further From Califor... See More
On the death of President Polk... Railroad to the Pacific...
Item #687007
June 21, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1849
* President James K. Polk death
* Transcontinental Railroad ?
Page 3 has an article: "On The Decease of Ex-President Polk" as well as an interesting article: "Railroad To The Pacific", which would not happen for another 20 years.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Great on the California Gold Rush...
Item #687008
June 22, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1849 Page 2 has a very descriptive article: "The Bay of San Francisco" which is fine reading concerning the effects of the Gold Rush on the region.
Page 3 has: "Gold Digging In California" which is a great letter to those back East urging them not to venture West in search of their fortune.
Also on page 3: "C... See More
A different look at the California Gold Rush...
Item #687009
June 23, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1849 Page 3 has: "Men and Business In California" which takes a more economic and business-focused look at the situation in California as a result of the rush for gold.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Mormons are settling at the Great Salt Lake... Wonderful letter on the Gold Rush of California...
Item #687011
June 28, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 28, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
* Mormons at Salt Lake City
* Mormonism - emigration
Page 2 has 1 1/3 columns taken up with great content headed: "Affairs In California" which is prefaced with: "The following letter from Col. Stevenson to a friend in New York contains a very interesting statement of the cond... See More
Great account of the Dartmoor Prisoner Massacre...
Item #687157
July 17, 1815
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815
* Dartmoor Prison massacre
* American prisoners
Inside contain over three pages on the infamous Dartmoor Prisoner Massacre, perhaps the most detailed account of this event we have seen in a newspaper. Included is a: "List of Prisoners Wounded on the Evening of the 6th April, 1815" and "Description of Death Wounds Inflicted on the Eve... See More
Much on the funeral of George Washington...
Item #687225
January 04, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 4, 1800
* George Washington funeral
* President John Adams
All four pages have wide black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Page 2 has: "Further Respectful Testimonials, Sacred to George Washington, Deceased" "By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation" signed in type: John Adams, concerning: ... See More
First of this title we have encountered...
Item #687407
July 13, 1812
ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Virginia, July 13, 1812
* Very rare 19th century American publication
A very scarce title, in fact we believe this is the first we have encountered it. There are no issues of this date recorded in Brigham outside of the American Antiquarian Society.
The masthead features an engraving of George Washington.
Pages 1 and 4 are f... See More
One of the best issues on the Burr Conspiracy, with Jefferson's famous message to Congress...
Item #687488
January 31, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Special message to U.S. Congress
* On the Aaron Burr conspiracy
A terrific issue on the Burr Conspiracy, as any number of websites can be found with the full text of this special message to Congress from the President, in which he discloses to them to full details of the conspiracy and his intents to prosecute A... See More
Abe Lincoln on the Civil War... Georgia secedes from the Union...
Item #687522
January 20, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 20, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln
* The Civil War about to begin
* Georgia secedes from the Union
The front page has some ominous reports concerning the troubles in the South which would soon lead to the Civil War, with first column heads including: "The Revolution" "Important News from the South" "Projected Seizure of Fort ... See More
On the death of George Washington...
Item #687602
January 11, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, January 11, 1800 Being less than a month since the death of George Washington, it is not surprising that there is still content relating to him and his death.
Page 2 has several documents from the state of Massachusetts & city of Boston concerning Washington, and also a "Speech" signed by the (acting) governor of Massachusetts, Moses Gill, relating ... See More
Much on the funeral of Washington, with an engraving of his coffin...
Item #687604
January 03, 1800
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, January 3, 1800
* President George Washington
* Death - funeral w/ coffin print
A nice, displayable issue on the funeral of George Washington.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Internment Of General Washington" which begins: "On Wednesday last the mortal part of WASHINGTON THE GREAT--the Father of his Country, and the Friend of ... See More
Death of the Vice President...
Item #687854
April 20, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1853 All 4 pages are bordered in wide, black "mourning" rules for the death of the Vice President.
Page 3 begins with: "Death Of Vice President King" with details. Also on page 3 is: "Proclamation of Santa Anna" signed by him in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at... See More
Great article on life in San Francisco...
Item #687856
May 04, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "Life In California" which is datelined from San Francisco, beginning: "The city is growing rapidly as a consequence of the rapid settlement of the country & development of its natural resources..." with much more, on the early growth and development of this notable Californi... See More
Fine content from California, shortly after the '49 gold rush...
Item #687857
May 11, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "California Intelligence" with some fine, early content on this latest state to join the Union. Subheads are: "The Steamer Independence" "From The Mines" and: "The Sonora Expedition".
Four pages, nice condition.
Defending Edgar Allan Poe... Significant Poe issue...
Item #687859
May 19, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1853 Page 2 has almost an entire column taken up with a very notable article headed: "Edgar A. Poe, by Henry Clay Preuss".
As a bit of background, the following from eapoe.org is very helpful:
“In the decade following Poe’s death, periodical writers on both sides of the Atlantic disputed his place in American
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A Mormon community in Lake Michigan?
Item #687861
June 02, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1853 Page 3 has: "The Mormons In Michigan" which includes: "...serious troubles have arisen between the Mormons & the fishermen on Lake Michigan...that the Mormons have established themselves on an island in the lake...there is much exasperation against the Latter-day Saints..." with more.
Four pages, very ni
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Condition of the 'colored race'... Planning for the railroad...
Item #687865
June 16, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1853 Among the page 3 articles are: "Surveys For the Pacific Railroad" which reports on the work being done to find an appropriate route for an Atlantic-to-Pacific railroad, not to be completed until 1869.
Also: "Condition of the Colored Race" which has interesting commentary, including; "...condition of the f... See More
On the Jews at Jerusalem... President Pierce on the sale of Wisconsin land...
Item #687867
June 23, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1853 Among the reports inside are: "The Jews" which is a letter from Jerusalem; nearly a full column: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land at Willow River in Wisconsin, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Also: "Colored Seamen At Charleston".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Early print of the harbor of Honolulu...
Item #687884
April 19, 1851
THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 19, 1851
* 19th century Honolulu Harbor illustration
The nice & quite detailed print at the top of the front page is captioned: "The Port Of Honolulu, In The Sandwich Islands", now known as Hawaii. There is a nice article on it as well beginning: "It is not many years since Honolulu was regarded as one of the Cann... See More
Jackson's farewell, and Van Buren's inauguration...
Item #687900
March 11, 1837
NEW YORK OBSERVER, March 11, 1837
* Martin Van Buren inauguration
* Andrew Jackson farewell address
Pages 2 and 3 contain the lengthy: "Farewell Address of Andrew Jackson" signed by him in type at its conclusion: Andrew Jackson. In it he reiterated his policies one final time. He appeal to the different regions of the country to place their loyalty to the Union above all els... See More
Graphic on the 4th of July celebration...
Item #687905
July 01, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, July 1, 1809 Page 2 contains a rather large, graphic & broadside-like presentation of the: "CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE!" By: "The Bunker Hill Association".
Four pages, nice conditions volume one issue.
New Orleans from well before the Civil War...
Item #687913
December 28, 1850
NEW-ORLEANS PRICE-CURRENT, Louisiana, Dec. 28, 1850
* Rare pre Civil War issue from deep South
* Antebellum era
As the title would suggest, much commercial advertising and information on prices of the day. A rather uncommon antebellum newspaper from over ten years before the Civil War.
Four pages, a very discrete archival mend, bit close-trimmed to a portion of a page 1 margin,... See More
Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #687914
December 11, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1806 Beginning on the front page & concluding on patge 2 is the: "President's "Message" communicated to Congress, it being Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation.
Of significance is some fine mention of the Lewis and Clark expedition which appears on the front page: "...The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and ... See More
Zachary Taylor's inaugural address on the front page...
Item #687915
March 13, 1849
THE TIOGA BANNER, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, March 13, 1849
* President Zachary Taylor
* Inauguration - inaugural
Not just a very uncommon title from this small, Northern Pennsylvania town, but the front page has: "President Taylor's Inaugural Address" which takes over a full column. Also on the front page: "The Inauguration" with much on the ceremonies.
Four pages, ... See More
Decorative masthead with a front page Christmas print...
Item #687919
December 25, 1858
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Dec. 25, 1858 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative & patriotic border around all pages.
The front page has a nice print captioned: "An Allegorical Picture of Christmas". Among prints inside is: "The American Steamer Savannah, the First Ocean Steamship&q... See More
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
The second of the Lincoln Douglas debates...
Item #687923
September 03, 1858
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Sept. 3, 1858
* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (2nd of 7)
* Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
We find that reports on the now-famous Lincoln Douglas debates are very difficult to find in newspapers outside of Illinois, perhaps not surprising because it was a senate race in Illinois and Lincoln was, at thi
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* Abraham Lincoln & Stephen Douglas
* The Great Debates of 1858 (2nd of 7)
* Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois
We find that reports on the now-famous Lincoln Douglas debates are very difficult to find in newspapers outside of Illinois, perhaps not surprising because it was a senate race in Illinois and Lincoln was, at thi
Martin Van Buren's state-of-the-union address...
Item #687925
December 08, 1838
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 8, 1838
* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union Address
The entirety of the back page is taken up with: "Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress" which is signed in type at its conclusion: M. Van Buren.
This was Van Buren's state-of-the-union address in which he reflects upon the year with th... See More
The early "scoop" on Abe Lincoln...
Item #687930
May 24, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 24, 1860
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities
... See More
* Great Abraham Lincoln description
* Recent nomination for president
Abraham Lincoln rose to a certain level of national prominence in 1858, but more-so in 1860 when on May 18 the Republican Convention nominated him to be their candidate for the presidency.
Page 4 contains a fascinating article headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Abilities
Inaugural address of President James Buchanan...
Item #687937
March 11, 1857
THE EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 11, 1857
* President James Buchanan
* Inauguration - inaugural address
Page 3 has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with the printing of the: "Inaugural Address" signed at its conclusion by: James Buchanan.
Four pages, disbinding indents at the blank spine, good condition.... See More
On the inauguration of Franklin Pierce...
Item #687940
March 07, 1853
EVANSVILLE DAILY JOURNAL, Indiana, March 7, 1853
* President Franklin Pierce inauguration
Page 3 has a half column report headed: "The Inauguration" which has much own the inaugural parade and some inaugural details including: "...Mr. Pierce stood erect, bowing gracefully in acknowledgment of the repeated cheers which greeted him...Mr. Pierce stepped forward on the fron... See More
President Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...
Item #687941
December 07, 1852
THE CLEVELAND HERALD, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1852
* President Millard Fillmore
* State of the Union Address
Almost the entire front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is the annual state-of-the-union address in which President Fillmore reports on events of 1859 with some talk of needs for the future. It is signed in type at its conclusion: Millard Fillmore.
F... See More
President Tyler's state-of-the-union address...
Item #687944
December 08, 1841
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Dec. 8, 1841
* President John Tyler
* State of the Union Address
Most of page 2 is taken up with the: "MESSAGE" which is signed in type: John Tyler. This was Tyler's state-of-the-union address to the nation in which he reflects upon the events of the year, with some thought on needs for the future.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition. The folder s... See More
"Extra" edition with Harrison's inaugural address...
Item #687945
March 06, 1841
COURANT--EXTRA, Hartford, Connecticut, March 6, (1841)
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
* Inaugural address
An uncommon single sheet "Extra" broadsheet with most of the front page taken up with the: "Inaugural Address or President Harrison" carrying over to page 2.
William Henry Harrison has the dubious distinction of being the first Presiden... See More
re. African slave trade...
Item #687956
May 04, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 4, 1860
* African slave trade - Kongo
* re. Slaver Storm King escape
* Indictment of officers
the bottom of the front page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade in New York" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear, generally nice.
Harrison wins the election: in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687962
November 09, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
Perhaps there can be no better newspaper to report a Presidential election than one from the nation's capital.
Page 3 begins with: "The Election" "It becomes our duty to announce to the public that we have received returns of the elections in a sufficient number of the stat... See More
Rare same-day report of Harrison's inauguration...
Item #687963
March 04, 1841
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Very rare same-day report from nation's capital
A terrific & very desirable newspaper as this has a same-day report on the inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison.
Such a report is likely only to be found in a newspaper from the nation's capital, however we have had several iss... See More
A visit to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky...
Item #687974
November 27, 1856
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 27, 1856
* Mammoth Cave - Kentucky
The back page has a lengthy and extremely detailed account of: "The Mammoth Cave In Kentucky", a letter by a person who visited it.
Four pages, large folio size, a bit irregular at the spine margin, good condition. The folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.... See More
J.Q. Adams' state-of-the-union address, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #687989
December 06, 1827
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams
* State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
This was Adams' annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington & continues today. Terrific to shave this report in a n... See More
Death of President Taylor, inauguration of Fillmore...
Item #687991
July 13, 1850
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 13, 1850 The front page begins with: "Two Weeks Later From California - Battles With The Indians - Troubles with the Foreign Miners" which has some nice content concerning the situation in California. The ftpg also has: "Slave Cases in California".
Inside has: "Slavery And Freedom" as well as an editorial: "Death Of the Presid... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #687993
December 06, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 6, 1809
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Taking over 2 columns of the front page & ending 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.
Four pages, scattered foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition... See More
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
Early from Cincinnati... Objections to Jackson as President...
Item #688001
October 24, 1827
DAILY CINCINNATI GAZETTE, Ohio, October 24, 1827
* Volume 1 issue
An early newspaper from the city known as the "Queen of the West". This is the volume I, number 104 issue.
Page 2 has: "Declaration of Objections to the Election of General Andrew Jackson to the Chief Magistracy of these United States". A wealth of ads, many illustrated.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Very ornate masthead...
Item #688002
August 13, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE-OF-BATTLE SHIP, Boston, Aug. 13, 1859
* Rare publication w/ great masthead
This newspaper has one of most ornate mastheads including an illustration of a battleship with maritime symbols bordering the front page.
Among the prints are: "The Late War---French Troops Crossing Mount Cenis" "The Late Prince Metternich" "The Late War in Ita... See More
Prelude to the Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #688004
September 20, 1811
UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington City, Sept. 20, 1811 Page 3 has several reports headed: "Rumors of the Indian War" and the work of General Wm. H. Harrison in the Vincennes region.
Fearful of the Indian confederacy being formed by Shawnee chief Tecumseh & his brother The Prophet, the frontier settlers of Vincennes (Indiana Territory) issue a call for the destruction of the ... See More
Abe Lincoln makes his way to Washington, D.C...
Item #688034
February 16, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 16, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
There is much on the President-elect, Abraham Lincoln, as he makes his way from Springfield to Washington for his inauguration.
Page 2 has: 'Mr. Lincoln For Washington" "Occurrences at Home Prior to the President's Departure" "Progress of the Pres... See More
President-elect on his way to his inauguration...
Item #688042
February 21, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 21, 1861
* President elect Abraham Lincoln
* En route to Washington D.C.
* New York City visit - speech
The front page has among its column heads: "The Incoming Administration" "Mr. Lincoln In New York" "His Reception and Speech at the City Hall" "How Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Spent the Day and Evening" and more.
Among t... See More
Abraham Lincoln wins the Presidential election...
Item #688054
November 07, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, November 7, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election victory
The entire front page is taken up with reports of the election, with first column heads including: "THE RESULT" "End Of The Great National Contest" "Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, Elected President" "And Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine, Vice President of the United States" &q... See More
The defeat of Black Hawk,...
Item #688182
August 11, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1832
* Battle of Wisconsin Heights
* Defeat of Black Hawk
* General Henry Dodge victory
The front page has a report: "Defeat of Black Hawk" which is prefaced with a note: "...received from Fort Howard which announce the gratifying intelligence of the defeat of Black Hawk & his warriors...". What follows is a ... See More
Resolution limiting the term of the President...
Item #688187
January 22, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1839 The top of page 3 has an interesting report from "Congress" noting: "...a joint resolution was introduced by Mr. Tallmadge for the amendment of the Constitution...provides that the President shall be elected for one term of four years and be ineligible thereafter..." with other restrictive ideas.
Four pages, nice conditi... See More
Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...
Item #688191
April 04, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839 The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688193
June 09, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1832 The front page has a report: "Indian Incursions" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...the Indians, in strong force, were advancing into the settlements on Grand Prairie carrying desolation before them..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Border War - The Latest Intelligence From Illinois&quo... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688194
June 12, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report taking over half a column: "Latest From the West", a letter from St. Louis on the Black Hawk War, which begins: "...Disastrous accounts are brought be every arrival from above of the massacre of families residing near the scene of Indian hos... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688196
June 16, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report headed: "The Indian War" on the Black Hawk War.
The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Indians crossed the Mississippi in... See More
Freed slaves sailing for Liberia...
Item #688197
June 19, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1832 Page 3 has a nice article: "Departure of the Jupiter" being a report of free Black emigrating to Liberia.
It notes in part: "...ready to sail from Norfolk for Liberia. She took er departure on the 9th with manumitted slaves. Of this latter, 46 were liberated by the will of the later Dr. Bradley of Georgia; 14 by Joseph Gray...... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688199
July 07, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The middle of page 3 has an article on the on-going Black Hawk Indian War, noting in part: "...General Atkinson was to march on that day with the Illinois militia...to attack the Indians who were stationed on Rock River...with a party of 40 or 50 Indians and killed five...General... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688207
July 19, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
Page 2 has an article: "Indian War" being a letter from Vandalia, Illinois, noting near the beginning: "...we are again in arms against our old enemy, the Black Hawk..." and also: "...His forces are said to amount to about 1200 men, mostly of the Sac and Fox t... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688212
September 11, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 11, 1832 The top of the front page has: "An Indian Battle" being a report from St. Louis concerning the Black Hawk War.
It notes in part: "...an engagement between a party of Sioux Indians and the hostile band of Sacs and Foxes. The victory over the latter was a most decisive one...Among the prisoners...and the celebrated Prophe... See More
Gold discovery in North Carolina... Indian troubles...
Item #688213
July 28, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1832
* Gold discovered in North Carolina
* New Echota Georgia - Cherokees Indians
The front page has a detailed article on: "Movements Of The Army". Page 3 has an article: "From the Cherokees" datelined from New Echota, concerning their movements (printing crease here causes no loss of text).
The back page has: &... See More
Death of Sir Walter Scott, and of the King of Spain...
Item #688222
November 07, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1832
* Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet's death
The top of the back page has a report headed: "Highly Important" which notes; "...came up from below with London paper...They contain intelligence of the death of Sir Walter Scott--the death of the King of Spain..." and then separate headings: "Death Of Sir Walter Scott... See More
Death of Sir Walter Scott, and of the King of Spain...
Item #688224
November 14, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1832 The front page has a report; "Funeral of Sir Walter Scott" which begins: "The remains of Sir Walter Scott have been consigned to the tomb, amid the unfeigned regret of thousands..." with various details.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Jackson's Nullification Proclamation...
Item #688226
December 11, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 11, 1832
* President Andrew Jackson
* Nullification proclamation
* People of South Carolina
A very historic issue as almost all of page 2 is taken up with the: "PROCLAMATION By Andrew Jackson, President of the United States." There is also an editorial on page 3 concerning the Proclamation.
This was his historic Nullification... See More
Jackson vetoes the Bank Bill...
Item #688227
July 14, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 14, 1832
* The Bank War - Bill
* President Andrew Jackson veto
Most of page 2 is taken up with the; "Message From the President of the United States, Returning the Bank Bill to the Senate with His Objections" which is signed by him: Andrew Jackson, and dated at Washington, July 10, 1832.
In this veto message, President Jack
... See More
Senate attempts to override Jackson's veto of the Bank Bill...
Item #688228
July 12, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1832 About half of page 3 is taken up with the actions in the Senate of July 12 headed: "The Bank Veto" and their attempts to override it. On July 13 they would fail to do so. There is also related content at the beginning of the front page.
The back page has a report: "From the Frontier" which is on the Black Hawk Wa
... See More
Capture of three slave ships...
Item #688229
June 26, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 26, 1847 Page 3 has a report: "Capture Of Slavers" reporting on 3 slave ships taken, a few bits noting: "...with a slave deck & all the store necessary for the infernal trade...the schooner Feliciade with 320 slaves on board...a very feast sailing schooner...completely fitted for the transport of an African live cargo...... See More
Much on the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688233
May 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1847
* Mexican-American War
* Battle of Cerro Gordo
* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 2 has a lengthy report headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" and next to it is: "Battle of Cerro Gordo--Mexican Account".
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield S... See More
The Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican War...
Item #688234
May 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 15, 1847
* Mexican-American War
* Battle of Cerro Gordo
* Winfield Scott vs. Santa Anna
Page 3 has a reporter headed: "The Battle of Cerro Gordo" mostly taken up with a detailed letter from Major Wm. Turnbull.
The Battle of Cerro Gordo was a key American victory in the Mexican War, wherein General Winfield Scott's tr... See More
Laying the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #688235
May 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 3, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Cornerstone Laid
* From Washington D.C.
Taking fully 3 1/2 columns on pages 1 and 2 is the most detailed account o the laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution you could possibly want. But not surprising to find this extensive report in this newspaper from the nation's capital... See More
Plans for laying the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution...
Item #688236
April 30, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 30, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Cornerstone Laid
* From Washington D.C.
Page 3 has most of a column taken up with the details on the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone of the Smithsonian Institution the following day.
Headed: "Smithsonian Institution" the report has subheads concerning plans for the: "... See More
Great on the Battle of Buena Vista...
Item #688238
April 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* General Zachary Taylor
* Mexican-American War
A great issue as nearly half of page 2 is taken up with: "Battle of Buena Vista" "General Taylor's Detailed Report" signed by him in type: Z. Taylor.
Taylor's 4800 inexperienced volunteers managed a victory of Santa Anna&... See More
Great on the surrender of Vera Cruz...
Item #688239
April 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1847
* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz (surrender)
Page 2 begins with: "The Surrender of Vera Cruz" which has a fine account. But the reports on the Mexican War continue in this issue with: "The Administration & the Army" "Late From Mexico" "From the Army at Vera Cruz"... See More
P. T. Barnum and Tom Thumb...
Item #688240
March 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 24, 1847
* Phineas T. Barnum
* Dwarf Tom Thumb
The top of page 3 has an interesting article headed: "General Tom Thumb" which has a letter from Europe on his tour there, and is prefaced with: "This wonderfully small pattern of a man...returned a few weeks ago from a visit to Europe...".
The letter from London ... See More
Much on the capture of Vera Cruz...
Item #688243
April 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1847
* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz
* General Winfield Scott
Page 2 has over two columns taken up with: "Further Official Papers Concerning the Capitulation of Vera Cruz - Dispatches From Gen. Scott."
These accounts and letters, including a lengthy one signed: Winfield Scott, give much detai... See More
On the capture of Vera Cruz, and much more...
Item #688244
April 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1847 Much on the Mexican War, with page 3 containing: "Col. Harney's Dragon Fight" "The Capture of Vera Cruz" "The Victory" "The Navy at Vera Cruz" "Later from the City of Mexico--Another American Victory--The Fall of Chihuahua--Santa Anna's Progress to the Capital" plus there ... See More
Expecting a speedy peace with Mexico...
Item #688245
March 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 16, 1847 Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The War In Mexico" begins: "It is intimated by letters from Washington that the President and other officials there entertain the confident expectation of a speedy peace with Mexico..." with much more.
Four pages, nice condition.
Jefferson Davis at the capitulation of Monterrey...
Item #688246
February 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 1847 Pages 3 and 4 contain great content headed: "The Capitulation Of Monterey - Official Papers and Letters", the first of which is a half column letter signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
At the time Davis was a Colonel in the "Mississippi Rifles" which he organized. He also fought in the Battle of Buena Vista, bein... See More
On a treaty with the country of Peru...
Item #688248
January 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 1847 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by the President: James K. Polk, concerning a treaty with the country of Peru, more specifically with some changes to Article VII of the original 1841 document.
The 1841 document is printed here in full, with signatures in type of two designated ... See More
The funeral of Henry Clay, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #688250
July 02, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 2, 1852
* Henry Clay funeral
* Kentucky statesman
* From the nation's capital
All four pages have wide, black mourning rules for the death of Henry Clay.
Page 3 begins with: "The Funeral" with nearly two columns taken up with reports concerning it and sentiments regarding Henry Clay.
A member of the Senate at the t... See More
Mortality on the wagon train route to California...
Item #688251
July 19, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1852
* Emigrants travel to California
Page 3 has an article: "Mortality On The Plains" which reports on: "The mortality among emigrants to California by the overland route continues very large..." with some detail.
Also: "Intelligence From California takes over a full column and has subheads; "From... See More
The travails of those heading west...
Item #688252
August 16, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 16, 1852 The bottom of page 3 has two brief items: "From Utah" noting that "...Emigrants were arriving daily on their way to California..." and also: "Capture of Fugitive Slaves" regarding 14 slaves belonging to Mrs. Pendleton had been captured.
Page 3 also has a quite lengthy and detailed letter: "From ... See More
How P. T. Barnum bought his museum...
Item #688254
September 10, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1852 Page 2 has an interesting article: "How Barnum Purchased The Museum".
The front page has a small notice for the book "Uncle Tom's Cabin".
Four pages, some loss at the blank spine but not affecting any text, otherwise nice.
Salt Lake City...
Item #688257
October 30, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1852 Page 2 has an article: "From Salt Lake City" with the latest news from there, mostly concerning the situation with Indians in the vicinity.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine, nice condition.
Journey to Salt Lake City... Verdict in the famous slave case...
Item #688258
November 04, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852 Taking over 1 1/2 columns on page 2 is the very detailed: "Captain Stansbury's Expedition To The Great Salt Lake". This is a wonderful account of the journey, about which much can be found on the internet. The subheads include: "From the Literary World" "A Dutchman en Route" "A Happy Family on... See More
The Lemmon slave case in New York...
Item #688259
November 12, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 1852 The top of the front page has: "Another route to The Pacific". But the primary article is at the top of page 3: "A Slave Case At New York."
This is the famous New York vs. Lemmon slave case, about which much can be found on the internet. Ultimately the decision mandated the release of eight slaves brought into... See More
Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...
Item #688261
December 07, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1852 Nearly the entirety of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: Millard Fillmore.
Within the address Fillmore notes: "...Besides affording to our own citizens a degree of prosperity of which on so large a scale I know of no other instance, ... See More
Inauguration of President William H. Harrison, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #688275
March 17, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., March 17, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential inauguration
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) notes it was a semi-weekly devoted to "...the security of the right of suffrage by additional laws to punish bribery & fraud...an exposure of abuses & corruptions in government..." and ... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt... slave ad...
Item #688311
September 29, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, dark stain along the top, blank margin (se... See More
Huge eagle in the masthead... Philadelphia, 1811...
Item #688349
July 05, 1811
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 5, 1811
* Great heraldic eagle masthead engraving
See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. The ftpg. has various "Foreign Intelligence" including: "Confirmation of Massena's Defeat" with more news & ads inside.
Four pages, never ... See More
A broadsheet "Extra" with President Tyler's annual address to the nation...
Item #688350
December 01, 1843
THE MADISONIAN.--EXTRA, Washington. (D.C.) December, 1843
* President John Tyler
* State of the Union Address
* Best title to be had ?
A folio-size single sheet, the "President's Message takes five columns & a bit more in the sixth, signed in type: John Tyler. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
A small hole causes loss to three... See More
Capture of slave ships... Launch of the ship Ohio...
Item #688359
June 03, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 3, 1820
* USS Ohio launching - United States Navy
* African slave trade - slavers ships captured
The front page has: "The Infamous Trade" beginning: "Ten slave vessels had been captured by the U.S. ship Cyane..." with some details. Most of the issue is taken up with: ":Mr. Baldwin's Speech on the Tariff". Th... See More
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisement...
Item #688389
July 06, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (5) runaway slave advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 12 illustrated ship ads and 2 slave related ads. (see) Pages 2,3 & 4 have another slavery related ad.
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages, damp staining at a few areas, generally nice.... See More
Three slave ads in an antebellum newspaper...
Item #688471
March 14, 1859
THE MEMPHIS DAILY AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 14, 1859 From not long before the Civil War containing on the front page 2 illustrated ads for slaves, with details. One notes: "For Sale...A no. 1 cook and laundress..."; and the other "Valuable Plantation and Negroes..." with details. Another reward ad inside.
Four pages, cleanly cut at the spine with ample margin, tears at... See More
1837 Slave advertisement...
Item #688474
June 14, 1837
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1837
* Slavery - slaves - Negroes
An advertisement on page 3 is headed: "Cash For Negroes" noting: "I will give the highest cash price for likely Negroes, from ten to twenty-five years of age..." with just a bit more (see).
News of the day with other interesting advertisements. Four pages, a little light foxing, a little margin... See More
Rabbi Morris Jacob Raphall supports slavery based on the Bible...
Item #688495
January 05, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, January 5, 1861
* Rabbi Morris... Morris Jacob Raphall
* The Biblical view of slavery
* B'nai Jeshurun (Manhattan Synagogue)
The last column of the front page is taken up with a lengthy report, carrying over to take all of pages 2, 3,4 and 5, with heads including: "STATE OF THE UNION" "Our National Fast Day" "Its General Observance in th... See More
On aiding slaves to reach Canada...
Item #688499
June 16, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1841
* Southern slavery - slaves
* Underground Railroad ?
* Escaping to Canada case
The back page has a report noting: "In the circuit court for Mason, Co., Kentucky, a verdict has been obtained by William Greathouse against the Rev. Jno. B. Mahan for $1600 as the value of two negroes whom Mahan enticed to run away & aided ... See More
Harrison wins the Presidential election...
Item #688512
February 03, 1841
KENDALL'S EXPOSITOR, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1841
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
The back page has a chart noting the: "Official - Popular Vote For President" for both Harrison and Van Buren, listed by state, showing a close election: 11,268,752 vs. 1,123,057.
This was an uncommon title which lasted but 4 years. The prospectus (not here) note... See More
Great content from the early period of the California Gold Rush...
Item #688548
January 10, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 10, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
The front page has: "Gold Region" noting in part: "...such astonishing news from California that they dare not publish it. If published the marvelous tale as to the length & breadth of the Gold Region would not be credited...Col. Fremont...acquainted with the existence of extensive ... See More
News from the Gold Rush... Colonel Jefferson Davis...
Item #688549
August 01, 1849
LEBANON ADVERTISER, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1, 1849
* Uncommon publication
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
An uncommon title, and the volume 1, number 5 issue. Near the top of the ftpg. is: "From California" with a San Francisco dateline, & including: "The anchorage is crowded with vessels & more arriving daily...Provision & clothing are abundan... See More
Early prints of the Southwest, including San Diego...
Item #688560
December 22, 1855
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec. 22, 1855 The ftpg. shows: "Sunken Schooner Eudora, From City Island" with more relate prints inside including: "The Eudora Tragedy--Arrest of the Negro" and "Burning of the Steamers at Memphis". Also a print of: "Greytown, Nicaragua" "Explosion of a Steam Fire-Engine, Cincinnati" a doublepg. cent... See More
Jefferson on Washington, and Washington on Jefferson...
Item #688618
October 05, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 5, 1802
* Presidents George Washington & Thomas Jefferson
Pages 2 and 3 have an article: "General Washington and President Jefferson" which comments on their relationship, one bit noting: "...Here are General Washington's own words...his own words...to show what he thought of Mr. Jefferson & his party with him...that... See More
On paying Callender $50 to publish his book attacking Washington, Adams & Hamilton...
Item #688619
October 09, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 9, 1802 Page 2 has two letters written by Thomas Jefferson to James Callender regarding their controversial relationship. One of the letters, the rather famous letter dated September 6, 1799 (found on many websites) mentions: "...directs his agent to call on ;ou with this and pay you 50 dollars on account of the book you are about to publ... See More
Jefferson responsible for attacks upon Washington & Adams...
Item #688622
November 04, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1802 Page 2 has a letter which is very critical of Thomas Jefferson, ascribing to him attacks upon Washington and Adams.
The front page has a lengthy ad for the sale of a book: "Life of General Washington..." with much detail.
Four pages, good condition.
Eulogium on the Character of General Washington...
Item #688627
March 05, 1800
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 5, 1800
* re. George Washington's death
* Honoring his life & character
The front page has ad detailed a headed: "Thirty Dollars Reward. Deserted" with details of a Marine, John Osborn, who deserted the military. Among the page 3 ads is one for an: "Eulogium on the Character of General Washington..." and others h... See More
Death of George Washington...
Item #688630
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1800 * President George Washington's death
Near the back under the section headed: "Obituary, with Anecdotes, of Remarkable Persons" is the very historic report of the death of George Washington.
Beginning with the date of his death, the 14th, the obituary reads in part: ".... At his seat at Mount Vernon, in America, in... See More
Sloat takes command of California during the Mexican War.. Mormon War has ended?
Item #688639
September 26, 1846
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 26, 1846
* Commodore John D. Sloat
* Mexican-American War
* Claims California for U.S.
* Illinois Mormon War ending
* Nauvoo, Hancock County
Inside has a very historic article headed: "The Pacific Squadron - Commodore Sloat Takes Possession of California". The letter reports that Commodore Sloat has taken possession of Calif... See More
Early for Western Pennsylvania...
Item #688687
October 24, 1822
THE PITTSBURGH RECORDER, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1822 A volume one issue of a quite uncommon and very early religious periodical from Western Penna.
Sixteen pages various foxing throughout, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, good condition.
A Thomas Jefferson letter from 1779...
Item #688705
June 07, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803 Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #688740
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815 * Battle of Waterloo - Belgium
* Napoleon I vs. Duke of Wellington
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.
Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report which begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleo... See More
Reports from the California Gold Rush...
Item #688752
September 19, 1849
THE VERMONT CHRONICLE, Windsor, Sept. 19, 1849 This title has both religious/Christian-themed news along with general news of the day. Page 3 has several reports from the gold rush region headed: "Latest From California". Page one has an update in the missionary efforts to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands and various Native American Indian tribes including Oregon, Choctaws, Ch... See More
Death of the President...
Item #688754
April 09, 1841
CITIZEN SOLDIER, Windsor, Vermont, April 9, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison death
This short-lived newspaper was: "Devoted to the Interests of the Militia, to Military Science & National Defense in General." as noted in the masthead.
Page 7 has a black-bordered report headed: "General Harrison Is No More" which begins: "A report reached us on Wedne... See More
Frederick Douglass in The Atlantic Monthly
Item #688821
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, December, 1866 & January, 1867 (2 issue set)* Frederick Douglass & Civil War reconstruction
* Appeal to Congress for Impartial Suffrage
* Urging for black Americans the right to vote
Pg. 121 of the December 1866 begins a 2 part speech of Frederick Douglass appealing to Congress for impartial suffrage. Pg. 112 of the January issue picks up with 5 ad... See More
News from the California Gold Rush...
Item #688825
January 13, 1849
DAILY EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Boston, Jan. 13, 1849
* California gold rush - 49ers
Page 2 has an article: "From California" which includes: "...the price of gold dust in the 'diggins' had fallen to six dollars an ounce, being less than one third its real value at the U.S. Mint...There was much suffering at the mines & even apprehensions of famine in c... See More
The death of Martha Washington...
Item #688829
May 31, 1802
BOSTON GAZETTE, May 31, 1802
* Martha Washington death
* Mount Vernon
The bottom of page 2 carries the report: "DIED, At Mount-Vernon, on the 22 inst. Mrs. MARTHA WASHINGTON, widow of the late illustrious General George Washington. To those amiable and Christian virtues, which adorn the female character, she added dignity of manners, superiority of understanding, a mind intellig... See More
From the California Gold Rush...
Item #688845
January 11, 1849
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Jan. 11, 1849 Page 2 has several Gold Rush reports under the heading: "California Items" including: "...number of passengers who have already sailed, or are on the point of sailing from this port for California, is 370...are now between 20 and 30 vessels at this port up for California...The state than $2,00,000 worth of the dust was at San Francisco...tha... See More
Supreme Court case of Dartmouth v Woodward...
Item #688847
February 10, 1819
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, February 10 and 17, 1819
* Dartmouth College v Woodward
* United States Supreme Court
A two issue set on the historic Supreme Court case of Dartmouth College vs. Woodward.
This was a landmark decision in U.S. corporate law from the United States Supreme Court dealing with the application of the Contracts Clause of the Constitution ... See More
Early items on the War of 1812...
Item #688866
July 23, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1812 The front page has some reports concerning celebrations for the 4th of July. Inside includes: "Naval Intelligence" "General Orders" signed in type: H. Dearborn, Major-General U.S. Army. Then "An Act" of Congress concerning the organizing of a volunteer military corps, signed by the President: James Madison. Also: &quo... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #688881
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you wil... See More
The early works of James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #688882
February 02, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 2, 1822
* James Fenimore Cooper
* Establishes himself as a great American novelist
Page 2 has an early report about James Fenimore Cooper, America's first great author. The report mentions in part: "The Spy--The author of this native novel...is a Mr. Cooper, of Westchester, New York son of the late Judge Cooper, formerly a member of Co
... See More
* James Fenimore Cooper
* Establishes himself as a great American novelist
Page 2 has an early report about James Fenimore Cooper, America's first great author. The report mentions in part: "The Spy--The author of this native novel...is a Mr. Cooper, of Westchester, New York son of the late Judge Cooper, formerly a member of Co
Lincoln's law offices and Springfield scenes...
Item #689048
December 22, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S, New York, Dec. 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln
* Springfield, Illinois
* Law office print
Inside has prints of: "Abraham Lincoln's First Law Office, Hoffman's Row, Springfield, Ill." as well as another one-third page print showing the interior of the office.
Two pages have 4 nice prints showing street scenes in Springfield, Illinois, where Lincoln li... See More
Rare print of Mary Todd Lincoln & her sons... The Colorado gold rush...
Item #689049
December 15, 1860
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Dec., 15, 1860
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln's wife and kids
The entire front page is taken up with a quite rare print, captioned: "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, Wife of the President Elect, and Sons" which are captioned "William" and "Thomas". The top of page 2 has a brief article on them: "Mrs. Lincoln... See More
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