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A plan afoot to remove Washington as commander-in-chief...
Item #605393
February 1, 1779
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Feb. 1, 1779
* General George Washington
* A plan for his removal ?
* Revolutionary War
Page 2 has various items on the Revolutionary War including: "...that Gen. Clinton has formed a plan for recovering Burgoyne's army which failed through an accident..." and: "A junto is now forming at Philadelphia consisting of Generals M... See More
Discussions in Congress... Fraunces Tavern connection...
Item #604979
June 16, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, June 16, 1789 Page 2 has almost a full column of reporting of: "Congressional Intelligence" almost entirely taken up with: "...the amendments proposed by the senate to the bill for imposing duties on goods, wares, and merchandize imported into the United States." One of the discussions is focused on: "...to alter the enacting stile, by... See More
Arrangements for the coming inauguration... Appointing the first chaplain of the Senate...
Item #604854
April 27, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, April 27, 1789
* President George Washington
Pages 2 and 3 have much reporting on the earliest days of the federal congress (first sat on April 6). At the end of their work of April 25 was preparation for the inauguration of George Washington, just 3 days away from the date of this issue. Text includes: "...laid before the house a report agreed to b... See More
Constitutional Convention begins & Washington is elected its President...
Item #604055
May 28, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 28, 1787
* George Washington elected 1st president
* Constitutional Convention beginning
An exceedingly historic issue as this newspaper reports the formal beginning of the Constitutional Convention--terrific to have in a newspaper from the city where these notable proceedings were held. As such, this is likely the first ne... See More
Two script George Washington signatures...
Item #603490
September 2, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 2, 1795 The front page has an address: "To The President of the United States" by the "...subscribers, merchants & traders of the city of Philadelphia." which carries over to page 2. Most of the document is taken up with a very lengthy list of names of those who signed it. It is followed on page 2 by the response from the President, a... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #602434
September 26, 1795
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
Two letters signed in script by George Washington...
Item #601595
December 21, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 21, 1793
* Vice President John Adams
Beginning on the ftpg. & concluding on page 2 is: "Answer Of the Representatives of the People of the United States to the President's Speech" which was Washington's annual state-of-the-union address, followed immediately by his: "Reply" signed in script type: Geo. Washington (see pho... See More
America to be at war...
Item #599287
February 11, 1794
DUNLAP AND CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1794 Page 3 has a letter headed "Carlisle" which begins: "At this present crisis there is every appearance of a war with the United States, it is hoped that wise and able General Washington will prevent the effusion of human blood & horrors of war..." with more (see).
Trying to support Washington's mission...
Item #598287
November 3, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 3, 1779 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Further Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs, October, 1779" which has as its theme: "The two great parties into which this kingdom is unhappily divided, can agree in nothing but in maintaining & propagating one grand and capital mistake relative to the welfare of this n... See More
Much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #598010
June 16, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 16, 1779 Nearly one-third of the front page has "Parliamentary Proceedings" which are focused on the actions of Sir William Howe in the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...With regard to Sir William Howe's reason for not marching the army up the east side of Hudson's River, the General said...there were some small ... See More
President Washington arrives in Annapolis...
Item #597707
April 7, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1791 Page 2 has a report from "Annapolis" which begins: "Early on Friday morning last this city was honoured by the arrival of the President, attended by only his private secretary, major Jackson..." with more on this (see).
Four pages, the bottom right corners have been archivally mended, but otherwise in ve... See More
General Washington's movements...
Item #597525
July 26, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 26, 1777 Page 2 has: "...They say that the rebel camp under Washington broke up at Bound Brook in the night & leaving their fires burning, had marched for Philadelphia..." and further on a letter from New York includes: "General Howe is gone to Brunswick where the army are now encamped except those left for the defence of the city ... See More
Americans to give up hope for independence...
Item #597240
June 9, 1777
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 9, 1777 Most of the front page is taken up with the continued: "Further Extract from the Letters sent by the Missionaries in America to the Society for Propagating the Gospel in Foreign Parts" which ties to the Revolutionary War, including: "...Matters now became critical in the highest degree. The rebel army amounted to near 30,00... See More
"Don't tread on me"... American lower expections of independence...
Item #597083
June 7, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 7, 1777 Page 2 has several items concerning the war including: "...from Philadelphia...the Congress have of late so far lowered their haughty tone as even to talk of relinquishing their pretensions to independency. This sudden change is said to be owing partly to the great loss among their shipping, the repeated defeats of their army, & part... See More
Much news concerning the Revolutionary War...
Item #597071
May 7, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 7, 1777
* Rare Revolutionary War title
Page 2 has: "An American Anecdote" taking two-thirds of a column, concerning the French & Indian War (see). Page 2 has several reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "...an account of Sir Guy Carleton having passed over the lakes on the ice & taking possession of that [Ti... See More
War events in New Jersey...
Item #596845
February 22, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Feb. 22, 1777 Page 2 has various reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "A letter from Rhode Island, dated Jan. 8, says...brought us confirmation of the news of General Lee's being taken, and also of General Washington's being defeated. We hope before the month is out that Philadelphia will be in our possession as our troops rece... See More
George Washington has resigned?
Item #595599
July 7, 1781
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 7, 1781
* General George Washington
* Revolutionary War
The top of page 2 has a brief but interesting report: "By the advices received yesterday from France we learn that the report of Mr. Washington having resigned his command in the American army gains great credit in the mercantile line as well as the French Court." and also: ... See More
Much reporting on the Revolutionary War...
Item #595597
June 16, 1781
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 16, 1781 Pages 2 and 3 have many different reports concerning the Revolutionary War in America as seen in the photos, with items relating to events with Lord Cornwallis, Count de Rochambeau, General Washington, General Clinton in New York. Included is over a full column or detailed reporting on Cornwallis in the Carolinas (see).
Four pages, foli... See More
Great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting...
Item #595591
May 2, 1781
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 2, 1781 One-third of the front page, and nearly a column on page 2, is taken up with a very lengthy & detailed letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord Germain, dated at New York. A great wealth of content concerning the Revolutionary War, just a few bits of which include: "...At this time I received information that the rebel General Washin... See More
George Washington on the front page...
Item #595200
November 27, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, November 27, 1793
* Jean François Hamtramck
The top half of the first column on the front page is an "Address of the Trustees of a School at Germantown, to the President" followed by his response to them, signed in type: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a report from "Pittsburg" noting: "...express arrived at...Fort Washingt... See More
Much reporting on the Revolutionary War...
Item #595189
October 4, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 4, 1780
* General George Washington
* Sir Henry Clinton & Cornwallis
Page 2 has a great wealth of reporting on the Revolutionary War in America. It begins with a great letter from Sir Henry Clinton at New York, Aug. 14, 1780 with much on military action, mentioning: "During this time Washington, by a rapid movement, had, with an a... See More
General George Washington mentioned...
Item #595179
August 28, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, August 28, 1780
* George Washington
A newspaper from the midst of the Revolutionary War with much reporting from England & the rest of Europe. I only see one brief item relating to the Revolutionary War: "...that as soon as Mons. de Ternay shall have victualied, New York will be immediately infested by him by sea, while General Wa... See More
Washington hopes to end the war soon...
Item #594933
March 25, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 25, 1780
* General George Washington
* Revolutionary War ending ?
Page 2 has a letter from Williamsburg, Virginia, which has in part: "This commonwealth has nearly raised its quota of the fifteen millions of dollars which were voted by Congress to be levied monthly for the purpose of reducing the American debt..." and "...F... See More
Disgust with proceedings in America...
Item #594924
March 1, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 1, 1780
* Revolutionary War
Page 3 has an item which includes: "North America continues in its usual unknown state, or rather incomprehensible state. We are fed with ideal exploits to be performed in the midst of winter by an army which did nothing all the summer!...it be destruction to our fleet & army embarked, & the leaving... See More
George Washington address...
Item #594802
October 29, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 29, 1791 The front page is filled with ads including 17 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 contains an address to the President from the Speaker of the House: "...attended by the members, repaired to the President's house & presented him the following address, in answer to his speech to both Houses." and this is follow... See More
A letter signed by John Jay...
Item #594434
April 5, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1779
* Revolutionary War
* John Jay letter
Page 2 has a letter from Congress, prefaced with a note of explanation signed in type by: John Jay, concerning disavowing a publication which appeared in the Penna. Packet newspaper (see photos). Also a report from the Boston Gazette that: "General Washington, upon application to ... See More
George Washington & others plan the District of Columbia...
Item #594031
November 3, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 3, 1790
* Creating Washington D.C.
Page 2 has: "The Western Posts" which begins: "Those barriers of the United States are still retained by the British; and...have lately been strengthened by additional fortifications & troops..." (see). Also from Georgetown a significant report on the beginning of plans to develop the permanent ... See More
Two documents signed by the President, George Washington...
Item #592431
August 24, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 24, 1793 Page 2 has not one but two letters signed in italic type by Go. Washington (see photos), one in response to a letter from the Chairman of a meeting of citizens of New York, and the other to the inhabitants of the city of Hartford, Connecticut. Printings of Washington letters & documents in period newspapers are increasingly difficult to f... See More
Duel of Generals Lee and Clarkson... Washington at West Point...
Item #592340
December 3, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 3, 1779 Inside has: "...Our fleet and army at New York have had a happy escape from the vengeance D'Estaing pronounced against them...passenger...says that every thing was quiet when he came from New York excepting some little skirmishing in the back settlements...repulsing an attack on Long Island & making a descent in the Jersies where ... See More
Letter to General Burgoyne concerning his surrender at Saratoga...
Item #592307
November 26, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 26, 1779
* General John Burgoyne letter
* Surrender at Saratoga, New York
Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Reply to Lieut. General Burgoyne's Letter to his Constituents" which begins: "After your surrender to the American army...you expressed your 'confidence' in the justice of the King...to support the ge... See More
Frustration with lost reinforcements...
Item #592265
November 2, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 2, 1779 The entire front page and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in Answer to the Exposition of the Court of France". This lengthy piece concerning the French involvement in the Revolutionary War, a few bits noting in part: "...During the disputes that had arisen between Great Bri... See More
Proclamation by Lord Cornwallis... Revolutionary War...
Item #592220
December 20, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, December 20, 1780
* Lord Charles Cornwallis & General Benedict Arnold
Fully one-third of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & notable: "Proclamation" signed in type by: Cornwallis, from not long after his victory over General Gates at Camden, South Carolina, concerning: "...his Majesty's unparalleled clem... See More
Troop movements in the colonies... Rev. War...
Item #588493
January 18, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Jan. 18, 1779 Page 2 includes: "...mention that Admiral Byron was still at Newport in Rhode Island, not knowing which way to direct his course in order to find out Mons. d'Estaing; That every thing was quiet in the neighbourhood of New York; that General Washington had left his army in winter quarters in the Jerseys & was gone to the South wi... See More
Critical of action in the war... Fall of Charleston...
Item #587837
May 23, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 23, 1780 Page 2 includes a report that: "...certainly various accounts in tow from very respectable quarters, all of which confirm Sir Henry Clinton's taking Charlestown [Charleston] by storm on the 7th of April after a great slaughter on both sides..." (see).
Fully 1 1/3 pages are taken up with "Letter V to the Right Hon. Lord Viscount ... See More
Captain Cook... Items on the Revolutionary War...
Item #587555
February 1, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 1, 1780 A page 2 report reads in its entirety: "Capt. Cook's rising, from being the son of a day labourer to the distinguished rank he held in the British navy, is a proof what superior abilities can do, when they have a proper field to display themselves in. For what of this, 'many a rose, as the poet has finely expressed it, blooms unseen
... See More
Conditions in the South...
Item #587181
September 29, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 29, 1781 The bottom of the front page has a small item noting: "...that General Washington had not given up his intended attack on New York, but finding the situation of the garrison much stronger than he expected had only fallen back to wait for the necessary ordnance to form the siege..." (see). Page 2 includes: "...arrived in town from C... See More
George Washington confined to bed all summer?...
Item #585872
January 6, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 6, 1780
* Capture of the British in the South
* George Washington sick in bed all summer?
A few small page 2 bits note: "Letter from New York mention that Gen. Leslie was to command the troops that were embarking for Georgia." and that "...letters from West Florida mention that an epidemical distemper rages at New Orleans which h... See More
Much on the situation in America...
Item #584056
November 30, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 30, 1779 The front page includes an: "Extract of a Letter Which was Received Yesterday from Vice Admiral Arbuthnot, Commander in Chief of his Majesty's ships in North America" (see). Page 4 has: "Further Particulars of last Thursday's Debate in the House of Lords..." which has much relating to America (see). There is also news r... See More
Analyzing the work of General Howe in America...
Item #581960
March 9, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 9, 1780
* General William Howe
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Most of a page is taken up with a letter signed: "Americanus" which is critical in the efforts of General Howe during his leadership in war effort in America, headed: "To the Right Hon. Lord H--e" (brother of the general), which has near the beginning: "In th... See More
Handsome masthead from the year the American government was established...
Item #208507
THE DIARY; OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, 1789 This is a nice folio-size newspaper of 4 pages with untrimmed margins (uncommon) and a nice red-inked tax stamp in the lower right corner of the front page or page 3. Various news of the day plus ads as well. This is one of the less common British titles in our inventory, never held by us in 30 years, outside of our recent purchase. Minimal fold ... See More
The Presidential Series. Each Set Covers 7 Administrations!
Presidential Collection I
Item #180100
A seven issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson. This is set one of a 5 part collection.
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