Migration in America Westward in 1816....
Item #217559
June 20, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 20, 1816.
* early emigrants (emigration) moving to Missour in 1816 original reporting
A page 3 report from Columbus, (Ohio) says: Sailed from...Delaware County, the Adventure of Little Walnut...bound for Missouri. The Adventure is [a] seventy five feet keel and 16 tons burthen. It was built on Little Walnut one mile from its mouth.... Loaded princi
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* early emigrants (emigration) moving to Missour in 1816 original reporting
A page 3 report from Columbus, (Ohio) says: Sailed from...Delaware County, the Adventure of Little Walnut...bound for Missouri. The Adventure is [a] seventy five feet keel and 16 tons burthen. It was built on Little Walnut one mile from its mouth.... Loaded princi
Washington College in 1826....
Item #217544
May 19, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 19, 1826 A back page report under Washington College says this college at Hartford, Conn. "...though in its infancy, and...without state patronage, is in a flourishing condition. The buildings already completed, are planned and executed in fine taste." A few more details about the campus, plus word that 50 students are enrolled and that &q
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Amherst College 1st Commencement in 1825....
Item #217540
September 02, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Sept. 2, 1825.
* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College
A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
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* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College
A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...
Item #217538
February 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Feb. 24, 1826 Page 3 news under Summary includes: An application has been made to the Legislature of Virginia for a lottery, for Mr. Jefferson, to dispose of his estates to relieve himself of embarrassment, without a sacrifice of his remaining property. Granted in the House of Delegates 90 to 86.
The back page has details about the Capitol building in
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Cumberland Road Bill in 1822....
Item #217485
May 15, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1822.
* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
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* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
Steubenville, Ohio 1816...
Item #217465
December 05, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 5, 1816.
* Steubenville, Ohio
On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
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* Steubenville, Ohio
On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
Early Erie Pennsylvania...
Item #217460
October 06, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, Oct. 6, 1826
* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census
* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants
On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
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* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census
* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants
On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
Early Washtenaw County Michigan in 1826....
Item #217457
September 01, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Sept. 1, 1826.
* Early Washtenaw County Michigan - 3,000 inhabitants - Indian territory
On page 3 under Domestic is a brief item: Washtenaw county, in Michigan Territory, which three years ago contained but a single white inhabitant, has now a population of three thousand. Other news of the day includes: "Palestine Mission" "Williams College" "Steam Boa
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* Early Washtenaw County Michigan - 3,000 inhabitants - Indian territory
On page 3 under Domestic is a brief item: Washtenaw county, in Michigan Territory, which three years ago contained but a single white inhabitant, has now a population of three thousand. Other news of the day includes: "Palestine Mission" "Williams College" "Steam Boa
Fertile Land along the Mississippi River....
Item #217436
July 15, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, July 15, 1825.
* Exploration along the Mississippi River
* Fertile land found there
A back page item says: The soil on the Illinois side of the Mississippi river is literally encumbered with crab-apples and plumbs [sic] growing wild. The crab-apple varies from one to two inches in size. The plumbs are large, very solid & sweet. Grapes are
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* Exploration along the Mississippi River
* Fertile land found there
A back page item says: The soil on the Illinois side of the Mississippi river is literally encumbered with crab-apples and plumbs [sic] growing wild. The crab-apple varies from one to two inches in size. The plumbs are large, very solid & sweet. Grapes are
James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #217349
May 26, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 26, 1826.
* Early James Fenimore Cooper
* The Prairie
Page 3 has an inconspicuous report about James Fenimore Cooper: We understand that Mr. Cooper, the novelist, with his family has taken passage on board tho [sic] Hudson...which sails the 1st of June...for London. A new novel of his is announced by Messrs. Carey & Lee, Philadelphia, entitled The Pra
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* Early James Fenimore Cooper
* The Prairie
Page 3 has an inconspicuous report about James Fenimore Cooper: We understand that Mr. Cooper, the novelist, with his family has taken passage on board tho [sic] Hudson...which sails the 1st of June...for London. A new novel of his is announced by Messrs. Carey & Lee, Philadelphia, entitled The Pra
Trade on the Mississippi...
Item #217291
July 04, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, July 4, 1839.
* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
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* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
* St. Louis 1839
Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
Crystal Palace Prints in 1853...
Item #217017
October 15, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, October 15, 1853.
* 6 items from the Crystal Palace
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* 6 items from the Crystal Palace
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Marble Mantel, Crystal Palace" "Table Sewing Machine, C
Poughkeepsie New York Prints...
Item #216811
August 29, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, August 29, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Poughkeepsie, New York(6 scenes)", "Brighton, Staten Island, New Yo
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Winslow Homer Print...
Item #216508
July 04, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, July 4, 1857
* Winslow Homer Print
* "Hon. William Haile"
Winslow Homer prints are very desirable, and among the more difficult periodical titles in which to find Homer prints is "Ballou's Pictorial", as it rarely comes on the collector market from the Homer era.
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Sandy Hook - Irving MA Prints in 1857...
Item #216303
May 16, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 16, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "State Of Alabama" "Cold Spring Harbor, Long Isl
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Boston Advertisement Extra
Item #216173
May 25, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRA, Boston, May 25, 1809.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
* Advertisement Extra !
A folio-size singlesheet containing mostly ads and notices. A bit irregular at the spine, occasional foxing.
1809 John Quincy Adams dinner....
Item #215482
July 27, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 27, 1809.
* John Quincy Adams dinner tribute
* John Quincy Adams dinner tribute
* New Orleans
On page 3 under Tribute Of Respect are details about a public dinner for John Quincy Adams prior to his departure to Russia, plus his reply signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day includes: "New Orleans Address" "British regulation of American trade" and
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Robert Fulton 1807 Invention....
Item #215318
July 23, 1807
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1807
* Robert Fulton invention
Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec. of War and others "...attended at Ft. Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day. Other news of the day in
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* Robert Fulton invention
Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec. of War and others "...attended at Ft. Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day. Other news of the day in
1828 Religion....
Item #215146
January 02, 1828
ZIONS HERALD, Boston, Jan. 2, 1828.
* Carrier's Address
* Carrier's Address
* 1828
Back page has a poem: "New Years Address To The Patrons Of Zions Herald". Mostly Religious content throughout. Scattered foxing spots. 4 pages in good condition.
Stock Prices Of 1806...
Item #214362
January 27, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 27, 1806.
* Stock Prices
* 1806 Boston Massachusetts
Taking much of the front page is a large chart: Wholesale Prices Current At Boston. Also has the Prices Of Stocks Premiums of Insurance and Course Of Exchange. News of the day includes: "Colonial Trade" "Inland Improvements" "Grand Army" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
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* Stock Prices
* 1806 Boston Massachusetts
Taking much of the front page is a large chart: Wholesale Prices Current At Boston. Also has the Prices Of Stocks Premiums of Insurance and Course Of Exchange. News of the day includes: "Colonial Trade" "Inland Improvements" "Grand Army" and more. 4 pages in good condition.
Famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #214122
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, 1861-65 (first rate) See the photo below for the terrific masthead of this famous anti-slavery title. The ornate woodcut in the masthead features three scenes: a slave auction, an image of Jesus breaking the bonds of the oppressors, and a family about to depart for their journey to emancipation. Much of the content concerns slavery and the anti-slavery movement. Edited... See More
Mobile AL 1863 Civil War...
Item #213980
August 07, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, MA and dated August 7, 1863.
* Vicksburg
* Fortress Monroe
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes r
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Knoxville, Tennessee 1863 Civil War...
Item #213974
August 22, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Massachusetts, August 22, 1863
* Knoxville, Tennessee
* Jefferson Davis
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements and Civil War reports throughout from the day it was first reported which includes reports on: Knoxvil
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Rio Grande Texas 1863 Civil War...
Item #213962
October 26, 1863
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT from Boston, Massachusetts and dated October 26, 1863.
* Fortress Monroe
* CHattanooga, Tennessee
* Rebel Pirates
* General Meade
This 4 page newspaper is in nice condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this very historic time in U.S. history. This issue is loaded with advertisements
A nice 1700's American newspaper for display...
Item #213907
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, 1797 News of the day, with most of pages 3 & 4 taken up with various advertisements, several of which are illustrated.The masthead is very decorative and ornate making it a nice newspaper for display. Complete in 4 pages and in nice condition.
The image shown is representative of the look and condition of the issue yo... See More
Joseph Mckean Bowdoin College 1802....
Item #213833
September 10, 1802
MERCURY AND NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Sept. 10, 1802.
* Joseph McKean
* 1st Bowdoin College President
* 1802 Original
Brief report on page 3: The Rev. Joseph McKean, was formally inducted into the office of Bowdoin College, on the 2d inst. The College Edifice is called Massachusetts Hall.
Other news of the day includes: "Fever At Philadelphia" "The Indians Becoming Tr
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* Joseph McKean
* 1st Bowdoin College President
* 1802 Original
Brief report on page 3: The Rev. Joseph McKean, was formally inducted into the office of Bowdoin College, on the 2d inst. The College Edifice is called Massachusetts Hall.
Other news of the day includes: "Fever At Philadelphia" "The Indians Becoming Tr
Advertisement Extra In 1805....
Item #213522
May 06, 1805
BOSTON GAZETTE EXTRA, May 6, 1805 A folio-size singlesheet containing all advertisements and notices. Nice condition.
John Quincy Adams In 1825....
Item #213410
December 14, 1825
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 14, 1825.
* John Quincy Adams
* 1825 Annual Message
* Original News
The Message of the President takes much of the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "Boston Banks" "Bankrupt System" and more. Several interesting advertisements as well. Subscribers name written above
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* John Quincy Adams
* 1825 Annual Message
* Original News
The Message of the President takes much of the front page and concludes on page 2, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day includes: "Fire" "Boston Banks" "Bankrupt System" and more. Several interesting advertisements as well. Subscribers name written above
1803 Chelmsford MA Glass House....
Item #213174
November 19, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Nov. 19, 1803.
* Chelmsford Massachusetts MA
* Glass House Built
* Glass Manufacturing
On page 2 under Massachusetts Glass is a report stating that an extensive Glass-House has been constructed at Chelmsford at the junction of the Middlesex Canal and the Merrimack River by the proprietors of the Glass Manufactory. Says: The furnaces have been blowing for som
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* Chelmsford Massachusetts MA
* Glass House Built
* Glass Manufacturing
On page 2 under Massachusetts Glass is a report stating that an extensive Glass-House has been constructed at Chelmsford at the junction of the Middlesex Canal and the Merrimack River by the proprietors of the Glass Manufactory. Says: The furnaces have been blowing for som
A successful preservationist effort...
Item #213155
December 11, 1879
THE DIAL OF THE OLD SOUTH CLOCK, Boston, Dec. 10, 1879 A proposal to widen the street called for the demolition of the historic 1729 Old South Church. This paper was produced for a fair held to raise funds to keep it--which succeeded. A very short-lived periodical & quite rare as such. Not in "Union List of Serials". Great masthead, great condition. Complete in 12 pages & measuring ab... See More
A successful preservationist effort...
Item #213154
December 11, 1879
THE DIAL OF THE OLD SOUTH CLOCK, Boston, Dec. 9, 1879 A proposal to widen the street called for the demolition of the historic 1729 Old South Church. This paper was produced for a fair held to raise funds to keep it--which succeeded. A very short-lived periodical & quite rare as such. Not in "Union List of Serials". Great masthead, great condition. Complete in 12 pages & measuring abo... See More
A successful preservationist effort...
Item #213153
December 11, 1879
THE DIAL OF THE OLD SOUTH CLOCK, Boston, Dec. 11, 1879.
* Rare Issue
* Original News
* Old South Church
* Boston Massachusetts
A proposal to widen the street called for the demolition of the historic 1729 Old South Church. This paper was produced for a fair held to raise funds to keep it--which succeeded. A very short-lived periodical & quite rare as such. Not in "Union L
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* Rare Issue
* Original News
* Old South Church
* Boston Massachusetts
A proposal to widen the street called for the demolition of the historic 1729 Old South Church. This paper was produced for a fair held to raise funds to keep it--which succeeded. A very short-lived periodical & quite rare as such. Not in "Union L
Item #177335
December 16, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 16, 1905
Panama Canal... Football...
Item #177334
December 09, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 9, 1905 Front page illustration "Still One Left" by W. A. Rogers; The Canal Will Be Built; Mishaps Incident to the Panama Canal Work; Double page illustration "Bird's-Eye View of the Completed Panama Canal Constructed on the Lock Principle Approved by President Roosevelt; The Defeat of Harvard Which Gave Yale the Football Championshi... See More
Jewish... Football...
Item #177333
December 02, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 2, 1905
Football... Aeroplane...
Item #177330
November 11, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 11, 1905
Horse Show... Automobile Racing...
Item #177328
October 28, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 28, 1905
Item #177325
October 07, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 7, 1905
Horse Show...
Item #177323
September 23, 1905
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 23, 1905
1806 New York Harbor Survey....
Item #212895
August 22, 1806
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 22, 1806.
* New York Harbor
* Size Survey
Page 2 has a report about a survey of the harbor, bay and narrows of New York with a few details about specific distances and depths. Mentions Signal Hill, Powles Hook, Buttermilk Channel, and Whitehall slip.
Other news of the day. Archival mend to a tear at the bottom of each leaf, and in the upper left corner, ot
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* New York Harbor
* Size Survey
Page 2 has a report about a survey of the harbor, bay and narrows of New York with a few details about specific distances and depths. Mentions Signal Hill, Powles Hook, Buttermilk Channel, and Whitehall slip.
Other news of the day. Archival mend to a tear at the bottom of each leaf, and in the upper left corner, ot
Harvard-Yale...
Item #177277
November 19, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 19, 1904
New York City's Rapid Transit...
Item #177276
November 12, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 12, 1904
Flying Machine... Launching "Connecticut"...
Item #177272
October 15, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 15, 1904
Irish Leader, John E. Redmond...
Item #177267
September 10, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1904
Racing at Saratoga...
Item #177266
September 03, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 3, 1904
Racing at Saratoga...
Item #177264
August 20, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 20, 1904
Pope Pius X...
Item #177261
July 23, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 23, 1904
Steeple-Chase...
Item #177259
July 09, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 9, 1904
Golfer, Walter J. Travis...
Item #177257
June 18, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 18, 1904
Horseracing...
Item #177256
June 11, 1904
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1904
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