Building Washington D.C...
Item #669157
September 14, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1793
* The Building of Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report: "We...inform the public, that the buildings in the new Federal City are rapidly advancing: The Presidents house is built one story high; the Capitol and Hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are...fifty houses finished, among which are a number of capital
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* The Building of Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report: "We...inform the public, that the buildings in the new Federal City are rapidly advancing: The Presidents house is built one story high; the Capitol and Hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are...fifty houses finished, among which are a number of capital
Naval battle between the Ambuscade and the Boston...
Item #669145
August 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 17, 1793
* Action of 31 July 1793
* Frigates HMS Boston vs. Embuscade
* French Revolutionary Wars
The front page has the Address presented to Citizen Genet upon his arrival at New York (he was the French Ambassador to the U.S. during the French Revolution), followed by his answer to the Republicans of New York, signed in type on page 2: Genet.
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Indian troubles... U.S. is neutral...
Item #669137
July 17, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1793 Page 2 has: "British Official Account Of The Battle At Maulde" which is a lengthy account. Also from Penna: "A letter from Fort St. Clair informs that every preparation for a campaign was making there: That several tracts of Indians had been seen round the fort...".
A report from Rhode Island notes: : "...The late Proclamati... See More
Washington responds to the Baltimore Mechanical Society...
Item #669134
June 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793 Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.
Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.
Four pages, very nice condition.
George Washington responds to the people of Salem...
Item #669132
June 19, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1793
* President George Washington
* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts
Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.
Page 3 also has a repo
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* President George Washington
* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts
Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.
Page 3 also has a repo
Washington responds to the merchants of Baltimore...
Item #669130
June 12, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1793
* President George Washington
Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Address of the Merchants & Traders of Baltimore, to George Washington, President of the United States, which is followed by: "The President's Answer" which is signed in type by him: George Washington.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Anthony Wayne's Proclamation concerning the Indians...
Item #669125
May 18, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 18, 1793
* Mad Anthony
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with: "Trial of Louis XVI".
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation, by his Excellency Anthony Wayne..." which concerns the prohibition of any attacks against Indians in the Lower Sandusky until results are known of a hoped for treaty. It is signed by him in type: Anthony Wayne.
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Signed by Washington & Jefferson...
Item #669123
May 08, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 8, 1793
* George Washington
* Thomas Jefferson
The top of the first column has: "An Act for the Relief of Simeon Thayer" by the U.S. Congress, signed in type by the President: Go. WASHINGTON as well by the Secretary of State: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...
Item #669078
August 19, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 19, 1795
* President George Washington
* Concerns over the Jay Treaty
Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.
Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.
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U.S. is building more frigates...
Item #668936
August 03, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 3, 1798 Page 3 has the: "Answer to my Fellow Citizens of the County of Richmond, in Virginia" signed in type: John Adams.
Also a brief report: "At Philadelphia a 44 gun ship is building; at Portsmouth, a 20; at Newburyport, a 22; at Boston (expected) a 32; at Warren, a 20; and at several other ports."
Four pages, ha... See More
Reports concerning the French & Indian War...
Item #668855
March 29, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 29, 1757 One-third of the front page is taken up with reports headed: "America" with New York and Boston datelines. One bit notes: "...God grant they may come safe; for with these and the fleets that are expected from England...we hope a new turn will be given to our affairs and some better success attend our arms...".
Eight pages, 8 ... See More
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #668854
March 26, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1757 The front page begins with over a half column report headed: "America" with a Boston dateline. Mentions include: "...four New England colonies having agreed to furnish his Lordship with 4000 men for the operations of the ensuing year...". This is followed by a report concerning events of the French & Indian War.
Eight pag... See More
Jimmy Foxx takes the batting title in 1938....
Item #668818
December 28, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, December 28, 1938
* Jimmie Foxx wins batting title
* Boston Red Sox - American League
A seven column headline on the sports section reports: "American League Batting Laurels Captured by Foxx of the Red Sox" with subheads: "Foxx Topped List With Mark Of .349" "New High In Home Runs" and more. Also a nice two column photo of Jimmie Fox... See More
Wrigley Field's opening day game in 1916...
Item #668717
April 21, 1916
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, April 21, 1916
* Wrigley Field opening day game
* Chicago Cubs 1st game at the park
The sport's section (page 18) has a small one column heading: "Chicago 7, Cincinnati 6" with scoreboard and a few names of players that did something good during the game. Unfortunately there is no report here mentioning it but this was the very first game... See More
Amelia Earhart's Hometown welcome...
Item #668548
July 11, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 11, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"
* Medford, Massachusetts (Boston)
Page 4 has one column headings: "MISS EARHART GETS HOME CITY GREETING" "Flier and Companions Receive Warm Welcome and Presents at Medford, Mass." and more. (see) 1st report coverage on Amelia Earhart's hometown... See More
Broadside "Extra" from Baltimore...
Item #668479
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE, EXTRA, Oct. 15, 1798
* Rare broadside extra
Although there were issues of this title in Phila., Boston & Baltimore, this is from Baltimore as the other two did not exist as of this date.
This is a broadside extra, a small single sheet printed on the front only. Such broadsides were typically printed to put urgent or important news into the hands of the reader as q... See More
Memories of Mormondom...
Item #668367
November 04, 1869
WATCHMAN & REFLECTOR, Boston, Nov. 4, 1869 The front page has nearly 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Memories Of Mormondom" by Rev. Wayland Hoyt, being #3 in a series. Photos show just portion.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition.
George Washington on the front page...
Item #668119
February 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1796
* President George Washington
* re. the Jay Treaty
The ftpg. features an address "To the President of the United States" concerning the Jay Treaty, with his response signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Pg. 2 report from "The Mint" reports on the quantities of various coins minted. The back page has a commercial ad: "... See More
Two letters signed in script by George Washington...
Item #668117
January 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796
* President George Washington letters signed in script
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.
This title was one of very few which used script type for the President, which is mo... See More
The Edmund Randolph scandal that would cause his resignation...
Item #668116
January 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 9 1796 The front page has several crucial letters on the scandal involving Sec. of State Edmund Randolph which would result in his resignation.
Randolph had been tasked with keeping friendly relations with France. The British Navy had intercepted correspondence from the French minister, Joseph Fauchet, to his superiors and turned it over to Washington. Washi... See More
Washington letter on the Jay Treaty...
Item #668111
August 29, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a letter from the President to the New York Chamber of Commerce concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England, signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Much talk on the Jay Treaty...
Item #668108
July 29, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 29, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with: "The Objections to the Treaty Refuted", referring to the controversial Jay Treaty. Page 2 has additional items concerning the Jay Treaty.
Four pages, small piece from the bottom margin affects one word on pages 1 & 2, otherwise nice co... See More
Creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #668099
November 02, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791 Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that: "Thomas Willing, Esq. is chosen President of the Bank of t... See More
America is prospering...
Item #668097
October 22, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1791 The front page has the "Letter From Dr. Priestley, To M. Condorcet... at Paris." Page 2 has: "The United States" which begins: "Perhaps no country ever prospered so fast as the American States have done in the short time of two years..." with more on the rapid growth & development.
The front page has an ad for: &quo... See More
A magazine from 1790's Boston...
Item #667744
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, September, 1793 The front page has: "Thoughts On Social Intercourse" the text beginning: "Nobody but a blockhead proves tedious to a company. A man of the world presently comprehends whether he ought to stay or go; and knows too a moment the time it is fit for him to leave those who wish him at a distance..."with much more. The balance ... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667737
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus: "Domestick Occurrences" which i... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667735
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Included with this issue is the full page plate called for, titled: "Maria of Moulines" with the first page containing a related article. The plate has a small piece from the left, blank margin, not close to the image.Articles include: "Accounts of Hatt... See More
The Hatteras Shoals...
Item #667734
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, August, 1793 (note: the "July" at the top of page 1 is a printer's error) Articles include: "Accounts of Hatteras Shoals" "Concise Character of the Persians" and more.Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with news reports including much on the French Revolution, plus: "Domestick Occurrences" which i... See More
Documents on the Tripolitan War...
Item #667655
January 02, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802 The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
A Boston magazine from 1793...
Item #667607
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1793 Page 1 has a descriptive article of the State House (the plate called for is lacking).Also in this issue: "Essay on Female Charms" "Of Various Phenomena of the Ocean" "The Benefits of Adversity" "On the Excellence of Christianity" & much more.
At the back is "Foreign Occurrences" and "... See More
Nice Masonic content...
Item #667598
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793* Masonic - Freemasons
Among the articles is a description of a new bridge over the Merrimack River (plate is lacking). Other articles include: "Description of Cracow, in Poland" "Masonick - Social Influence of Free Masonry" & much more.
Near the back is: "Domestick Occurrences" with the latest news including su... See More
Jefferson's letter of thanks... Early on the Chesapeake-Leopard Affair...
Item #667560
July 31, 1807
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, July 31, 1807 The front page has a letter of thanks from the President for the military protection of Fort Norfolk and Crany Island, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also an item: "Spanish Aggression" noting: "...that the Spaniards at Mobile have seized 200 stand of arms...belonging to the United States..." and bit more.
Page 2 has an early ... See More
Thomas Jefferson & James Madison...
Item #667559
February 13, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1806 The front page message from the President to the Senate communicates a report from the Sec. of State about neutral rights, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Hereafter is the report, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.
Congratulations to Jefferson upon leaving the White House...
Item #667556
April 24, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Retires from presidency & public life
The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the troubles with Spain...
Item #667537
April 04, 1806
THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 4, 1806 The middle of page 2 contains a letter from the President concerning the troubling situation with Spain, one bit noting: "...the Spanish authorities were advancing into the disputed country to occupy new posts and make new settlements..." with more. The letter is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great c... See More
Troubles with the First Barbary War...
Item #667521
December 16, 1803
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 16, 1803 Although page 2 begins with a report from the Senate on the new mode for electing a President & Vice President (see), the prime content might be the various reports relating to the troubles that were the Barbary War. Included is a letter to Congress relating to this as well, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, loss to an upper corner p... See More
Jefferson urges Congress to "plan for raising troops"...
Item #667503
March 08, 1808
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 8, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Early U.S. military
The middle of the front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: Th Jefferson, on his concern for a need to raise troops during the present troubling times in Europe. It begins: "The danger to our country arising from the contests of other nations, and the urgency of maki... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation requiring British ships to leave...
Item #667412
July 10, 1807
THE REPERTORY, Boston, July 10, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.
It relates to the ongoing troubles in Europe and America's situation & specifies that: "...all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain, now within the har... See More
An engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...
Item #667353
September 10, 1808
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808 Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.
Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.
Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #667349
July 08, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars
Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of ... See More
1867 Roxbury annexed to Boston vote...
Item #667098
May 30, 1867
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1867
* Neighborhood of Roxbury
* Annexation to city of Boston
Page 7 has a brief report headed: "Annexation Of Roxbury To Boston" (see)
Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly after the American Civil War. Complete with 12 pages, minor spine wear, nice condition.... See More
News from America...
Item #667029
September 01, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 1, 1772 Page 2 has 2 reports under "America" with Charleston and Philadelphia datelines. Also a letter from Boston which begins: "We carry as very hostile appearance in this part of America. We are preparing for an expedition but to what quarter of the world is uncertain..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice cond... See More
A displayable title... Much on the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #666805
November 09, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 9, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Beyond having one of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century, half of the front page is taken up with continued discussion headed: "Features on Mr. Jay's Treaty" with England, a very controversial document which was ultimately... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666471
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" and so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or th... See More
Much on the Civil War in a pro-South newspaper...
Item #666470
October 15, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15, 1862 Among the various reports are: "Tests of Loyalty" "A Boston Negro's Opinion of the Proclamation" "Kirby Smith Captures a Train..." "McClellan on the President's Proclamation" and so much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Described as "The Hottest Rebel Sheet to be found in the North or th... See More
Stop by and visit the President...
Item #666386
April 03, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 3, 1799 Inside has: "Of Buonaparte and Egypt" "Invasion of Naples" as well as a report from the London Gazette which includes a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, from on board his ship 'Vanguard'. Page 3 has: "Another Victory" and a report from Boston: "The PRESIDENT of the United States wil... See More
Boston Red Sox in 1912 World Series...
Item #666378
October 10, 1912
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 10, 1912
* Boston Red Sox
* World Series of Baseball (game 3)
* New York Giants
The top of the front page has a nice three column headline: "GIANTS WIN TWO TO ONE" with inning by inning description and box scores. Nice to have from a town close to Boston.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 page... See More
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #665929
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818
* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
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* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
Funeral of the governor...
Item #665915
December 17, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 17, 1808
* James Sullivan death
* 7th governor of Massachusetts
The entirety of page 2 has wide black "mourning" rules for the funeral of the governor, James Sullivan. Included with the details is an engraving of the coffin noting the position of the pall-bearers, and the order of the "Procession".
Four pages, nice cond... See More
Building the frigate ''United States' is ahead of schedule...
Item #665855
September 14, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1796
* USS United States construction
Page 2 has a report noting: "The United States frigate, building in Southwark under the direction of Mr. Humphreys, is in such a state of forwardness that it is probable she might be launched before the ensuing winter, should occasion require (We wish we could say as much of the Boston frigate)."... See More
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