Woman sculptor creates the Lincoln statue for the Rotunda...

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 26, 1871 



* Abraham Lincoln statue dedication

* United States Capitol Rotunda

* Vinnie Ream - Woman sculptor



The front page has an article: "The Lincoln Statue" "Unveiling Miss Ream's Statue of the Late Mr. Lincoln--Speeches by Prominent Members of Congress". See the web for a photo & more information on this famous statue on exhibit in... See More  

Baseball games reported... Lincoln's log cabin...

NEW-YORK TIMES, July 21, 1865 Pg. 3 has: "Outdoor Sports" "Base Ball" which include a summary and box score of a game between the Empire and Mutual clubs with mention there was: "...a goodly number of ladies being present." The back page has a summary and box score of a game between the Lowell team and the Atlantics. Mentions that the Lowell team "...had the hono... See More  

Raleigh, North Carolina duel...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 12, 1859



* Raleigh, North Carolina duel

* Obadiah Jennings Wise & Patrick Henry Aylett

* Pre Civil War South



This 8 page issue has news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout.

The front page has a brief article headed: "Duel between O. Jennings Wise and Patrick Henry Aylett" See image for text here.

Complete, minor spine wear,... See More  

Fanny Deane Halsey drowning...

NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, June 7, 1859



* Actress Fanny Deane Halsey

* New York Harbor drowning death



The front page has an article headed: "The Death Of Fanny Deane Halsey" "Recovery of the Body from the Water Near Fort Hamilton" "Suspicion That She was  Murdered" and more. Lengthy text takes over three columns of the front page.

Other news of the day. Comple... See More  

The death of Mary Todd Lincoln...

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 17, 1882



* Mary Todd Lincoln death (1st report)



Page 6 has a small article headed: "Obituary" "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" See image for the brief text here. This is actually a first report on her death, unfortunate for the small report though.



Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a little margin wear,... See More  

An address to the President, with his response...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798 



* President John Adams



Page 2 has and: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better expressed than the following." signed: James Oliver. This is followed by the President's reply signed: John Adams (see).

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Comments on Abraham Lincoln...

LONG ISLAND DEMOCRAT, Jamaica, Queens County, New York, Oct. 30, 1860 



* Peter Cartwright (revivalist)

* Abraham Lincoln for president



The front page has over half a column headed: "Peter Cartwright On Lincoln". Cartwright was himself a rather notable personage and he makes some observations on his political involvement with Lincoln.

Page 2 has a notice supporting: "For... See More  

Note from President Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795  Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various small tears & archival mends ne... See More  

Slavery... The Mexican War...

NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Philadelphia, July 26, 1848  The front page has: "An Act to Amend an Act...for the Prosecution of the Existing War between the United States & ...Mexico". Inside has: "From Mexico" ""Slavery Extension..." the latter including: "...The great question & the only question at issue is--shall slavery (that is the system ... See More  

General George McClellan...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, New York City, November 12, 1862



* General George McClellan's army farewell address



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "McCLELLAN'S FAREWELL", "His Address to the Army of the Potomac", "Closing Sce... See More  

Acts of Congress signed by President Madison...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 22, 1817  Among the items in this issue are: "Laws of the United States - An Act More Effectually to Preserve the Neutral Relations of the United States" signed in type: James Madison, & another "An Act Concerning the Navigation of the United States" also signed by: James Madison. Also: "On Indian Affairs" which ta... See More  

President Adams concerning trade with France...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1799 



* President John Adams

* Trade with France



Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the President of the United States concerning the ending of trade with France, signed in script type: John Adams (see). Also a brief item: "Naval Affairs" which notes the President offers thanks to Capt. Truxton & crew of the Constellation for the... See More  

John Adams gets free use of the postal system...

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, March 3, 1801 



* President John Adams

* Early U.S postal service



Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed by the President: John Adams, followed by a note: "An engrossed bill for extending the privilege of franking to John Adams, now President of the United States, was read and passed..." allowing him free use of the posta... See More  

Government buys R.E. Lee's estate... Morgan's escape from jail...

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1864 



* Rare Anti-Yankee title

* Robert E. Lee's estate

* John Morgan's escape



Among the various "Late News" on the front page is: "A sale of confiscated property in Virginia, opposite Washington, took place...The Arlington estate, thek property of Gen. Robt. E. Lee, was bought in by the government for $26,000...The Arlington... See More  

Many prints of Newburyport...

GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1852  The front page shows a: "View of the Putnam Free School, At Newburyport, Mass." with a related article. Other prints inside include:"Portrait of Hon. Abbott Lawrence" "Mammoth Water-Cure Establishment of the West, at Harrodsburg, Ky." "View of the City of Newburyport, Mass., From Salisbury" "Essex Mer... See More  

Battle of Fredericksburg close...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, December 1, 1862



* Fredericksburg Virginia map

* General Ambrose Burnside



This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration.



The front page has a map titled: "THE OPPOSING ARMIES ON THE RAPPAHANNOCK". 



Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "FROM TH... See More  

Victory in Kentucky... Captain Gordon does not have sentence commuted...

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Feb. 7, 1862  Among the front page one column heads on the Civil War are: "War Against Treason!" "Gen. Lane's Expedition" "The Rebel Fleet In Motion" "The War In Missouri & Kentucky" "Rebel Cavalry Defeated In Kentucky" "The Attack On Ft. Henry" "Gen. Grant Returned to Paducah" and more. Also ... See More  

Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...

THE NEW YORK HERALD, February 27, 1861 



* Lincoln's new administration 



The front page reports the ominous events that would lead to the outbreak of the Civil War in less than two months. Also content on the incoming administration of Abraham Lincoln with first column headlines including: "The Finale of the Peace Conference", "Movements of Mr. Lincoln", &quo... See More  

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1848 



* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career



This newspaper contains on page 2 & 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of votes concerning the "Memorial of Chicago Convention". Within the "Yeas" lists on the vote is "Lincoln", this being Abraham Linc... See More  

Our foreign policy from the War of 1812...

SUPPLEMENT TO THE CONNECTICUT HERALD, June 9, 1812  The entire four page issue is taken up with various "Correspondence"  with an introductory note signed by the President: James Madison, which includes: "I communicate to Congress...correspondence of the Secretary of State & the Minister Plenipotentiary of the U.S. at Paris. These documents will place before Congress t... See More  

James Madison and Wellington...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, July 13, 1811  Pages 2 and 3 contain three documents, each signed in type by the President: James Madison (see for portions). Also a lengthy letter on the: "Battle of Agueda" signed by: Wellington.

Four page, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing near the top, nice condition.

Rudolph Hess parachute mystery in 1941...

THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1941 



* Rudolph Hess Scotland parachute jump mystery 

* Adolph Hitler's right hand man 

* World War II 



This 20 page newspaper has a five column headline on the front page: "LONDON, WASHINGTON SEE RIFT IN HITLER'S COUNCIL IN HESS FLIGHT; HINT NO. 3 NAZI FEARED A PURGE" with subheads (see photos).



Ot... See More  

1861 Civil War... Stephen A. Douglas death...

THE VERMONT CHRONICLE (weekly), Windsor, June 11, 1861



* Original Civil War era



This genuine newspaper has Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the reports on page 3 are: (see photos).



Other news of the day throughout. This issue is not fragile as newsprint from this era was made of cotton and linen rags, allowing them to remain very pliable and ea... See More  

The late correspondence of John Adam's...

BOSTON PATRIOT, Massachusetts, 1809  A "typical" newspaper of the day with various news and advertisements. However, the issue has the front page printing of one of a series of letters, "Correspondence Of The Late President Adams", with his block type signature, John Adams. Other news of the day with period advertising throughout.

Note that the photo is representative of ... See More  

The Reconstruction era... Cornerstone for a new Jewish synagogue...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1866  Most of the front page is taken up with Reconstruction item with first column heads: "WASHINGTON NEWS" "Speech of President Johnson to the Soldiers & Sailors" "He Reiterates His Views on the Reconstruction Policy of Congress" "His Efforts for the Restoration of the Southern States" "The Rewards for Arresting ... See More