Samuel Adams as governor of Massachusetts...
Item #636171
August 17, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 17, 1796
* Samuel Adams act
The front page has "An ACT for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a Bridge over the Acuishnet River in the town of New-Bedford." signed in type by the Mass. governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Death of President Harrison, in his own campaign newspaper...
Item #636161
April 10, 1841
THE LOG CABIN, New York, April 10, 1841
* William Henry Harrison death (1st report)
* Rare campaign title by Horace Greeley
The famous campaign newspaper published by Horace Greeley in support of William Henry Harrison in the 1840 election, its success carrying over to many issues beyond the inauguration--including this one. Harrison's term was noted for its brevity, he surviving ... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #633692
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead o
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead o
Responding to the President's state-of-the-union address...
Item #633099
December 13, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 13, 1797
* President John Adams
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with the response of the Senate to President John Adams' state-of-the-union address, followed by his acknowledgement signed: John Adams. Page 2 has Adams's response to the House of Representatives, signed; John Adams.
Four pages, very nice conditi... See More
1796 Samuel Adams...
Item #632851
July 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Launch of the U.S. brig President Adams...
Item #632757
August 7, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 7, 1799 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Robespierre--The Detested", the famous name from the French Revolution. A pg. 2 item from Pittsburgh has: "A new brig, the property of the United States, called President Adams, was launched on Rouge River, six miles from Detroit...She carries 18 guns & is remarkably hand... See More
Reference to taxing the Americans...
Item #632526
March 2, 1767
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, March 2, 1767
* Rare Colonial title
* American taxation
Much of the front page is taken up with a very lengthy letter concerning the theater in America and elsewhere. Page 3 has a letter from London with criticism towards George Grenville with one bit noting: "...they bribed them to be quiet; that the evil ought to be probed to th... See More
Rare title from perhaps the most infamous printer during the Revolutionary War...
Item #632397
July 15, 1778
THE ROYAL GAZETTE, New York, July 15, 1778
* American Revolutionary War
* Extremely rare issue
* James Rivington
This is a case where the rarity of the title equals the historic content within. This was a Tory newspaper by the infamous James Rivington who was supportive of the British cause.
Rivington's initially impartial stance shifted as the revolution loomed and public opini... See More
Print of General Kelley, the hero of Phillippi...
Item #631856
October 29, 1861
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Oct. 29, 1861
* General Benjamin Franklin Kelley
* First Battle of Springfield - Missouri
The front page features a nice print of: "Brigadier-General B. F. Kelley, the Hero of Phillippi and Romney." with a biography of him as well. Rather unusual to find prints of generals as maps are much more common.
A nice stack of first column heads including: &q... See More
From Confederate New Orleans...
Item #631233
February 16, 1862
SUNDAY DELTA, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 16, 1862
* Rare Confederate title
* From the deep South
* President Jefferson Davis
Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the c... See More
Dedication of the Franklin statue in Boston...
Item #631180
October 11, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, October 11, 1856
* Benjamin Franklin bronze statue
* Old City Hall, Boston dedication
Within this issue are prints captioned: "Tufts College, Somerville, Massachusetts" "Warwick Castle" "The Village Postman" with a full back page print of: "The French Soldiers' Return From
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* Benjamin Franklin bronze statue
* Old City Hall, Boston dedication
Within this issue are prints captioned: "Tufts College, Somerville, Massachusetts" "Warwick Castle" "The Village Postman" with a full back page print of: "The French Soldiers' Return From
Richard Parker the mutineer is executed...
Item #631091
September 6, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 6, 1797
* Richard Parker execution for mutiny
* President John Adams
The front page has: "Execution of Parker, the Mutineer", a rather infamous British sailor who was executed for his role as president of the so-called "Floating Republic", a naval mutiny in the Royal Navy (see hyperlink for much more). ... See More
Late 19th century thoughts on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Benjamin Harrison loses his wife just days before he loses the election...
Item #629563
October 29, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, October 29, 1892 The second page of this issue has under the heading, "Death of Mrs. Harrison", a report on the death of the wife of the president - just days before he would also lose the election to Grover Cleveland (see image). Another report includes details of the Columbus Day celebration (being the 400th anniversary) and lengthy thoughts... See More
Columbus Day to be celebrated... 400th anniversary...
Item #629561
July 23, 1892
WAVERLY FREE PRESS, Waverly, New York, July 23, 1892 The second page of this issue contains the brief but significant report: "The president [Benjamin Harrison] has signed the joint resolution of Congress, making October 21, 1892, the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America, a general holiday. Whereas Columbus Day would not be established as an official federal holiday un... See More
1774 anti-Amercian liberty attack....
Mention of Thomas Jefferson's Summary View...
Item #629209
November 26, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 26, 1774
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* Mention of Thomas Jefferson's Summary View...
* Stephen Arnold... William Draper...
The ftpg. has an item from Providence, Rhode Island, which mentioned in part: "...advice that a mob was raised consisting of some hundreds of people who threatened, & were hourly expected to come to destroy sa... See More
George Washington signs the "General Embargo"...
Item #628397
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, April, 1794 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted in the title/contents page, including: "Form of the Jewish Bill of Divorce" "Description of the Great Pyramid in Egypt" is concluded from a previous issue.Near the back is the: "Monthly Gazette" which has news reports from Europe &a... See More
Working towards creating the District of Columbia...
Item #628282
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1791 * Creating Washington D.C. - seat of government
The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. A few include: "Thoughts on the Decay of States" "Character of the Virginians" "Description of Gray's Gardens, Pennsylvania" "Shorts Accou... See More
The Battle of New York...
Item #628192
September 25, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 25, 1776
* Battle of Long Island - Brooklyn
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* American Revolutionary War original
The front page has an item mentioning: "It is said General Lee was taken...crossing a ferry to Virginia & that Lord Dunmore, who had information of his route...sent a frigate to watch it, who took him and 30 rifle b... See More
Battle of the Cedars... Find an officer exchange for Ethan Allen...
Item #628190
August 7, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, August 7, 1776
* Battle of the Cedars
* Invasion of Quebec campaign
* John Hancock & Ethan Allen
The entire front page is taken up with an excellent account of the Battle of the Cedars in Canada which happened just a few months earlier, part of an inquiry of it by Congress which includes many "Resolves" signed in type on pg. 2 by: Joh... See More
Acts signed by James Monroe...
Item #627864
February 8, 1820
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, February 8, 1820 The front page of this issue contains an act of Congress signed in type: JAMES MONROE. Page 2 has a unusually large advertisement for "For Governor, Oliver Wolcott"
Other news and advertisements (some illustrated) of the day are within.
This is complete in four pages with some lite rubbing at the centerfold, otherwise in n... See More
On the funeral of the governor...
Item #627748
November 13, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790
* Patriots George Read & William Patterson
Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United State... See More
Huge foldout plate... Burning water in Fincastle, Virginia...
Item #625997
September 1, 1786
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1786 A prime feature is the quite large 4 page foldout plate showing: "View of a Crescent as Planned...in St. George's Fields..." in London (see).
Included are a wide range of articles, and near the back are various news reports from the day which also includes: "American News" which reports of the "...discovery o... See More
John Adams delivers his credentials to the King...
Item #625993
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 Among the articles are: "Curious Caves on the Elephanta Island" near India; "Epitaph Proposed by Dr. Fordyce for Samuel Johnson" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of the day, which includes a report: "This day John Adams, minister plenipotentiary from the... See More
Signed by John Adams...
Item #624727
February 6, 1799
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 6, 1799
* 18th century American title
The front page has a Message from the President to Congress forwarding various letters relative to the affairs with France, signed in type: John Adams. Includes letters signed in type by Timothy Pickering & E. Gerry. Also on the ftpg. is a notice concerning changes to the newspaper, sign
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* 18th century American title
The front page has a Message from the President to Congress forwarding various letters relative to the affairs with France, signed in type: John Adams. Includes letters signed in type by Timothy Pickering & E. Gerry. Also on the ftpg. is a notice concerning changes to the newspaper, sign
Jefferson Memorial begins construction...
Item #624694
December 16, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1938
* Jefferson Memorial begins construction (ground breaking)
* President Thomas Jefferson honored
* Toto the clown death
Page 3 has one column headings that include: "ROOSEVELT LAUDS JEFFERSON'S DEEDS", "President, at Start of Memorial, Says Virginian Set Up Nation as a Democracy", "SITE HAILED AT EXERCISES" and more. Al... See More
President Harrison's state-of-the-Union address...
Item #623621
December 4, 1890
ALLEGANY COUNTY REPORT, Wellsville, New York, Dec. 4, 1890
* President Benjamin Harrison
* State of the Union Address
Page 4 has: "The President's Message" "A Voluminous And Comprehensive Document" plus other subheads (see). The President's annual state-of-the-Union address concludes on page 5 and is signed in type: Benjamin Harrison. .
Complete in 8 pages usual... See More
Franklin Prophecy antisemitic speech....
Item #623320
March 10, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 10, 1937
* Benjamin Franklin "Prophecy" "Forgery"
* Antisemitic speech - Jewish - Jews
* Charles A. Beard expose
Page 9 has one column headings that include: "FRANKLIN FORGERY EXPOSED BY BEARD" "Anti-Semitic 'Prophecy' Cited in Germany Was Discredited by Historian 2 Years Ago" and more. (see)
Other news, sports and ... See More
Two documents signed by President John Adams...
Item #622949
June 27, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1798
* John Adams signed documents
* 18th century American original
The first column has a brief document signed by the President: John Adams, as an introduction to a lengthy document regarding France. Page 2 has yet another related document signed by: John Adams. Page 3 has a black-bordered announcement of the death of Esther Russell, wife of the ... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #622661
June 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1798
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* (2) Acts of Congress
Most of the last column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. One is for erecting light houses and the other is for purchasing ships. The front page also ... See More
Death of Haydn...
Item #621567
August 19, 1809
BOSTON PATRIOT, Aug. 19, 1809
* Franz Joseph Haydn death
* Classical music composer
* Vienna, Austria
Page 2, under the "Died" is a small announcement "At Vienna, May 31st, Hayden, [Hadyn] the celebrated musical composer, aged 76." (see)
Most of the front page is taken up with the continued: "Correspondence of the Late President Adams"
Four pages, sca... See More
Thomas Jefferson is sued...
Item #621171
June 6, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 6, 1810 A page 2 report from "Virginia" datelined "Richmond, May 23, 1810" says: "We are informed, that in the progress of the 'action of trespass on the case' brought by E. Livingston against Thomas Jefferson, the Federal Court for this district, has ruled the plaintiff to give security for the costs, as is customary in such ... See More
Seeking approval for a provisional army...
Item #620229
May 30, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 30, 1798
* President John Adams
* Provisional Army ?
The front page is taken up with: "Dispatches from the Envoys to France". Page 2 has reports from Congress concerning: "...into a committee of the whole on the bill...authorising the President to raise a provisional army...proposing to authorise the calling... See More
Acts of Congress: the Indians... changing titles in the U.S. Navy...
Item #619645
August 2, 1837
WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Aug. 2, 1837 The masthead features an engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The back page has nearly 2 1/2 columns taken up with "An Act Making Appropriations for the Current Expenses of the Indian Department..." signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson. Also "An Act to Change the Titles of Certain Officers in the Navy" (see).
Four pa... See More
Governor Sullivan as Minister of Starvation...
Item #619630
May 21, 1808
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, May 21, 1808 Page 3 has; "Practical Construction of the Embargo". A satirical pg. 3 item begins: "An extraordinary missive from President Jefferson to Gov. Sullivan, appointing him Dispenser of Favours, and Minister of Starvation for Massachusetts, has appeared..." (see).
Four pages, nice condition.
Van Buren's Special Session message...
Item #619355
September 13, 1837
WORCESTER REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, Sept. 13, 1837 The masthead features an engraving of Thomas Jefferson. The entire ftpg. & over half of the back page are taken up with the: "MESSAGE from the President Of the United States" to Congress (see hyperlink for the full text). In his message he advocates a specie currency & criticizes state-chartered banks, hoping to have... See More
Georgia & the Cherokee Indians... Andrew Jackson...
Item #617025
January 8, 1831
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 8, 1831 Among the many articles inside is a brief on headed: "Indian Rights" which cites a letter from Thomas Jefferson from 1791 beginning: "The Indians have a right to the occupation of their lands..." (see). Following it is: "Georgia And the Cherokees". There is also much reporting from Congress which includ... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #615582
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" , and more.The most significant c... See More
Celebrating the 4th of July...
Item #610524
July 1, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 1, 1820 The entire front page is an editorial headed: "Independence" concerning the upcoming anniversary of the 4th of July. Some great reading, with one paragraph beginning: "Nearly all the great actors in 1776 have made their exit to another & a better world, but some venerable men yet remain to bless our land with their presence...... See More
Supplement issue concerning the United States & France...
Item #605772
February 6, 1799
SUPPLEMENT TO THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, (Boston), Feb. 6, 1799 This four page "supplement" issue is almost entirely taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of State on the Transactions relating to the United States and France..." which has a brief introductory item signed by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.
An address to the President, with his response...
Item #604887
October 10, 1798
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).
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Benjamin Butler on reconstruction...
Item #603899
May 14, 1866
WORCESTER EVENING GAZETTE, May 14, 1866
* Benjamin Franklin Butler
* Views on reconstruction
The front page has one column headings: "Lecture by Major-General Butler" "His Views of Reconstruction" Lengthy text here.
Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements throughout soon after the end of the Civil War. Complete in 4 pages, minor spine wear, otherwi... See More
Three John Adams script signatures on the front page...
Item #603499
August 21, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 21, 1799 Close to half of the front page it taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams (see). The first concerning: "...regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the Gospel among the Heathen."
Four pages, never bound... See More
President Harrison passes through Texas...
Item #601859
April 19, 1891
EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Evansville, Indiana, April 19, 1891 The front page has a column-wide headline "Tickled The Texans" "Harrison Passes from Arkansas to Texas" "Arkansas Delighted with the president's Visit -- Builds Bon-fires and Runs up the American Flag" "Texas In A Quiver of Joy".
Other news of the day and advertisements are within.
Thi... See More
Slavery... The Mexican War...
Item #600768
July 26, 1848
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
President Adams concerning trade with France...
Item #599357
July 7, 1799
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...
Item #599167
March 3, 1801
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
President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag Upon Independence Hall...
Item #598234
March 9, 1861
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1861 The issue being offered is an incomplete issue containing the following illustrations: the front page full-page illustration "President Lincoln Hoisting the American Flag with Thirty-Four Stars Upon Independence Hall, Philadelphia, February 22, 1861"; full-page "United States Arsenal at Little Rock, Arkansas, Surrendered to the Stat... See More
On the exchange of prisoners...
Item #597195
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779 Inside includes the: "Second Letter from Admiral Gambier to the American Congress" which is his plea for the release of: "...an innocent officer imprisoned for being the bearer of a sealed packet..." with much more. This if followed be a letter signed in type by: Francis Lightfoot Lee (see for portions).Near the back under &... See More
Two documents signed by Sam Adams...
Item #596595
November 30, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 32, 1796 Yes, that's the date on the newspaper (see). Page 3 has an "Address" to the Mass. Senate & House, signed in type: Samuel Adams (see), and another "Resolve" by the Mass. legislature also signed: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.... See More
Benjamin Harrison elected President...
Item #595612
November 7, 1888
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, November 7, 1888
* Presidential election
The top of the back page has: "HARRISON WINS", "Unless The doubtful States Prove Unusually Uncertain", "He Seems To Have New York" and a bit more. This is the election of Benjamin Harrison to the Presidency.
Four pages, very large folio size, irregular at the blank margin, otherwi... See More
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