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Notable attempt at price controls during the War... Much fine war content...
Item #658730
July 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #18 issue.
The entire front page & most of the back page are taken up with what one scholar calls: "...one of the most remarkable debates of the Revolution... See More
Great report on enlisting slaves into the military...
Item #658713
June 10, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, June 10, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #13 issue.
The front page has a report noting in part: "...a proposal is talked of among the southern gentle... See More
Proclamation by John Jay... The latest war news...
Item #658691
April 8, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 8, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #4 issue.
Some war news inside including an item: "...a party of the enemy...landed from a galley below Tarry-Town, were luckily early discovered by our people... See More
Setting the stage for victory at Yorktown... Benedict Arnold in Connecticut...
Item #658624
September 18, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 18, 1781 Page 2 has a letter from General Greene to Congress dated at Santee, S.C. mentioning the efforts of General Sumpter: "...Col. Wade Hampton made a charge on a part of the enemy's horse at the Quarter House...Col. Hampton...burnt four vessels loaded principally with valuable stores for the use of the British ... See More
From shortly before Cornwallis would surrender at Yorktown... Benedict Arnold loots & burns New London...
Item #658620
September 11, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 11, 1781 The ftpg. has letter signed by: George Germain, followed by a response to the: "Commissioners for Restoring Peace" which begins: "All propositions from Great Britain for a restitution of peace, from Lord North's conciliatory plan to the above extraordinary declaration, have been ... See More
The prelude to the final battles at Yorktown...
Item #658618
September 4, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 4, 1781 Page 2 begins with a report from Annapolis which foreshadows the coming events at Yorktown: "The apprehensions of an invasion are at present dissipated; the fleet, supposed to be destined for Baltimore or this city, has entered York river; the troops have landed at Gloucester and York, and are fortifying..... See More
The Siege of Ninety-Six and more military events in South Carolina...
Item #658614
August 28, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 28, 1781 Half of page 2 is taken up with a letter from Major General Green in which he officers much on the Siege of Ninety-Six. Additional reports carry over to page 3 with much more detail on the military events in South Carolina. One item begins: "...a party of horse, headed by Sad Hampton, came down unexpecte... See More
Benedict Arnold compared to Judas... Much reporting on war events in the South...
Item #658613
August 21, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 21, 1781 The front page has a report concerning Benedict Arnold, with one item noting: "Judas Iscariot betrayed his master for 30 pieces of silver, but repenting of his guilt returned the money into the treasury & went & hanged himself. Judas Arnold received 5,000 pds. sterling for his treachery &am... See More
Battle of Green Spring... Great reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #658612
August 14, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 14, 1781 The front page has news from captured correspondence including: "The revolt of the Pennsylvania line & Jersey brigade...are certainly events of very great importance, & must have very extensive effects both in reducing Washington's present force & preventing its being recruited by new levies...... See More
Much on the Siege of Augusta, or Fort Cornwallis... Terms offered to General Washington...
Item #658609
July 31, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 31, 1781 Almost all of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of correspondence and detail concerning the Siege of Augusta, also known as the Siege of Fort Cornwallis. Included are the "Articles of Capitulation..." and many of the correspondences are signed in type by Andrew Pickens, Henry Lee, and Francis Marion.
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Battles in the South... Praise for John Paul Jones...
Item #658601
July 24, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 24, 1781
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
The front page has an interesting report from London on the lack of reinforcements coming from England to help with the situation in New York: "The gross deceptions by which the people of this county are practiced upon to continue the ruinous war with Ame... See More
Much on the exchange of prisoners in prison ships... British have evacuated the South...
Item #658597
July 17, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 17, 1781
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
The front page has several letters from British Lt. Col. Balfour, most dealing with discussion for an exchange of prisoners with General Greene.
This discussion carries over to page 2 where is found a letter datelined: "Torbay prison ship, Charlestown harbour,... See More
Great accounts of the Battle of Cowpens...
Item #658593
July 10, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 10, 1781
* Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina
* General Daniel Morgan victory
* American Revolutionary War
The front page begins with a letter: "To the Virtuous American Yeomanry", which is supportive of the cause to support the American effort. Bits include: "...You cannot...expect such an effect as the... See More
Capture of Fort Granby, S.C., by the Americans...
Item #658585
June 26, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, June 26, 1781 Page 2 has a report on the continental army capturing Fort Granby, South Carolina, signed in type: Henry Lee, Jr. What follows are the: "Articles of Capitulation..." between Lt. Colonel Lee [note: his son was Robert E. Lee] and Major Andrew Maxwell of the British forces.
The top of page 3 has: "Extrac... See More
From the closing months of the Revolutionary War...
Item #658548
January 30, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 30, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Closing months - nice masthead
Most of the reports are European, with page 2 have some news from the Caribbean. Also an item noting: "We are assured that the revolted troops of the Pennsylvania line have returned to their duty."
Four pages, decorative lettering in the ... See More
Pay set for the President and others...
Item #658461
July 22, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 22, 1789
* Salaries for the President, Vice President & others
Over half of the front page is taken up with an address "To the President of the United States" by the corporation of visitors & governours & faculty of Washington College in Maryland, to which: "The President's Answer" follows, signed ... See More
New York prepares to be the federal capitol... Votes for Washington for President...
Item #658382
February 18, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1789 Page 2 has an item from New York noting: "This day, we hear that the Eagle is to be reared over the pediment of the new building intended for the reception of our Great Continental Congress...".
Page 3 has from 'Boston: "By authentick accounts from the following states we are now enabled to give our readers the annex... See More
On ratifying the Constitution... Building the capitol in New York...
Item #658367
December 24, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1788 Page 2 has an interesting article concerning voter apathy & low voter turnout.
Page 3 has a letter from Fort Harmar concerning a treaty with Indians. Also: "Notwithstanding the Constitution has been ratified by eleven states--has been in part organized--and is speedily to be put into operations---the antifederal writers in Phila. st... See More
Considering the Constitution...
Item #658329
October 8, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 8, 1788
* United States Constitution
* States considering ratification
The ftpg. has some discussion from London on the: "Slave Trade".
Page 2 has an item from Philadelphia concerning the choosing of electors to consider the Constitution. Reasons why the Town should fill the Vacancies in the Boston Seat of Representatives" begin... See More
Very rare Revolutionary War title, with a wealth of fine content...
Item #658253
October 21, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, October 21, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 32.
Page 2 has: "By the King. A Proclamation" which begins: "Whereas we have received ... See More
Rare title from the Revolutionary War...
Item #658251
December 23, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, December 23, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 41.
The front page begins with the conclusion of: "A Plan for Reducing New England by the... See More
The non-negro slave trade...
John Hancock rallies the patriotic spirit... A rare newspaper from Williamsburg...
Item #656722
March 10, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 10, 1775
* John Hancock and the Massachusetts Bay colonists - calls for a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God
* Rare mention of the non-Negro slave trade
* Georgia agreement - the Continental Association
* Virginia troops commended
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three ne... See More
Two accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and two of Washington being named commander-in-chief... Thanks to Patrick Henry...
Item #656585
July 7, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 7, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Siege of Boston
* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
* Very rare American Revolutionary War era publication
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary W... See More
Army uniforms described... Napoleon in Egypt...
Item #656566
January 30, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 30, 1799
* French campaign in Egypt
* Napoleon Bonaparte
The bkpg. has most of a column taken up with a great & detailed article headed: 'Uniform For the Army of the United States" with the dress described for each of the various ranks beginning with the commander in chief. This article is signed in type by the Sec... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #656244
September 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795
* President George Washington
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-trimmed margins, archival ... See More
Concerning aliens in government...
Item #656044
January 16, 1799
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 16, 1799
* re. Aliens omitted for the presidency - Congress
* United States Constitution in the Carolinas
Page 3 has an interesting item that reports: "The Legislatures of North Carolina and South Carolina...have both rejected the amendment proposed by the Legislature of this State, to the Constitution of the United States, fo
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* re. Aliens omitted for the presidency - Congress
* United States Constitution in the Carolinas
Page 3 has an interesting item that reports: "The Legislatures of North Carolina and South Carolina...have both rejected the amendment proposed by the Legislature of this State, to the Constitution of the United States, fo
Joseph Priestley... John Adams & George Washington signatures...
Item #655467
June 7, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 7, 1794 Page 2 has a message to Congress, signed in type: Go. Washington, and also a report noting in part: "...a gentleman immediately from New Orleans who descended the rivers Ohio and Mississippi...that a body of General Clark's party...collected at the mouth of Cumberland River...their intentions were...to proceed to Louisiana for the purpose of ... See More
Peace...
Item #655303
October 1, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 1, 1795
* Uncommon title
The ftpg. has two items on the Yellow Fever which was ravaging the East Coast at the time. Inside has: "Peace Between France & Spain" and another item begins: "There has a general and (apparently) sincere peace just taken place between the Creeks and the United States..." with some detail.
Four pages, ... See More
President John Adams responds to the Delaware House...
Item #655301
March 6, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 6, 1799
* President John Adams
* Napoleon Bonaparte killed ?
* Lord Nelson - re. Battle of the Nile
The front page begins with a notice: "To Delinquent Customers" signed by the famed publisher: Isaiah Thomas (see). Also on the ftpg. is an address from Congress to President John Adams, with his response carrying over... See More
Building lot for sale in the new federal capital...
Item #655091
August 18, 1791
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 18, 1791
* Washington D.C. land sale
* Early U.S. government
The front page has a nice ad concerning the sale of a "Number of Lots in the Federal City." Mentions that the President of the United States approved the "...Sites for the Public Buildings pursuant to the Act passed by Congress ...for establ... See More
Examining the American economy...
Item #655073
May 25, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 25, 1791 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "...Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the United States of America"
A page 2 report from Connecticut says that The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq. is elected to represent this State in the Senate of the U.S. A page 3 report states that Vice President John Adams was elected President of the
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A page 2 report from Connecticut says that The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq. is elected to represent this State in the Senate of the U.S. A page 3 report states that Vice President John Adams was elected President of the
President Washington's tour through the South...
Item #655071
May 21, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1791
* President George Washington
* Southern tour - South Carolina
Page two contains a report headed: "Tour of the President" through the South, with reports of his visits to Charleston & Georgetown, South Carolina. Page 3 has a report headed: "The late Duel" with details.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
On the resignation of General Burgoyne...
Item #654695
April 18, 1780
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 18, 1780
* General John Burgoyne resignation
* re. Surrender at Saratoga - New York
The entire front page, two-thirds of page 2, and half of page 3 are taken up with: "...the various letters that passed between the late and present secretary at War and Lieutenant General Burgoyne, previous to that officer's res... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen, and so much more...
Item #654694
November 24, 1775
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has a bit noting: "...letter from General Burgoyne at Boston wherein he says that 20,000 men would be a feeble reinforcement to the army there, in their present situation." Page 2 has various tidbits relating to the war, a few including: "... See More
America's first successful newspaper...
Item #654263
April 17, 1740
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740
* Earliest of American newspapers to be had
This very rare title was the first successful newspaper in the colonies, having begun in 1704 and lasting until the British occupation of Boston in 1776. It was only preceded by "Public Occurrances Both Foreign and Domestick" which published just a singl... See More
A Tory newspaper printed in occupied Philadelphia...
Item #654261
January 7, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 7, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.
All of the front page is taken up with advertiseme... See More
Revolutionary War events in the South...
Item #654260
November 6, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Nov. 6, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Southern events - Georgia & more
Most of the first column is taken up with the details of a non-exportation act by the state of Rhode Island, similar to that enacted by Massachusetts & Connecticut. Included are the penalties for those found guilty. Also an act for: "...... See More
The much desired newspaper by John Peter Zenger...
Item #653767
July 21, 1735
THE NEW-YORK WEEKLY JOURNAL, July 21, 1735
* Earliest of American newspapers to be had
This is the very rare & early newspaper printed by John Peter Zenger who, just 8 months earlier was arrested for the critical comments he made in his newspaper about a decision made by the British Governor of New York, William Cosby. The result was a famous libel case in which Zenger was acquitte... See More
Three letters signed by Napoleon Bonaparte...
Item #653506
July 27, 1796
THE HERALD: A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 27, 1796 Much of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Treaty Of Peace, Concluded between the King of Sardinia & the French Republic" which has a related letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Inside has more on the military work of Napoleon including two more letters signed: Buonaparte.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Creation of the Department of the Navy...
Item #653503
June 20, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 20, 1798
* United States Department of the Navy creation
* Thomas Jefferson & John Adams forms
A very significant issue, as the front page contains the Act of Congress which formally established the Department of the Navy.
The United States Navy can trace its history back to 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continen... See More
John Adams and the XYZ Affair...
Item #653377
July 4, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 4, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The front page, most of pg. 2 & some of page 5 are taken up with a lengthy letter from the U.S. ambassadors to the French ministers of state concerning the XYZ Affair, including an introductory note signed by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
The Napoleonic War: Bonaparte in Egypt...
Item #653375
September 25, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 25, 1799
* From the year of George Washington's death
Page 3 has: "Military Exhibition" and "Talleyrand". Page 2 has an account: "...respecting the siege of the town of Acre by the army of Buonaparte". Then a letter signed in type: Buonaparte, to the Ghezar Pacha beginning: "Since my ... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #653154
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1735/6
* Earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare
The double year reflects the two calendars in use at the time. My today's calendar the year is 1736.
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1... See More
John Adams and the XYZ Affair...
Item #653150
June 27, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 27, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
Pg. 2 has an address of Congregational ministers of Mass. to the President, with his reply signed in type: John Adams. Also an address of the Mass. Assembly to him concerning the XYZ Affair, with his response signed: John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Washington proclaims a day of thanksgiving...
Item #652718
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1789 * President George Washington
* 1st Day of Thanksgiving proclamation
The issue begins with a continuation of the "History of the American War" which takes 8 pages & continues in a future issue. Other articles include: "Memoirs of the Bastille" "A short Description of the country between North River and ... See More
Washington authorizes copper for the mint... To run for a 3rd term?
Item #652698
June 18, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1796
* President George Washington
* (4) proclamations signed in script
* U.S. coinage - copper cent
The front page has 3 Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, plus part of a fourth Act which carries over to pg 2, also signed by Washington.
The very first, at the top of the front page, is: "An Act... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #652656
March 17, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 17, 1743/4 (year double-dated for two calendars in use at the time. Would be 1744 by current calendar).
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle re... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address for the year 1794...
Item #652636
November 29, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 29, 1794
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Over half of pg. 2 & a bit of pg. 3 are taken up with Washington's: "Address" to Congress, being his state-of-the-union address, signed by him in script type: Go. Washington. This offers a great overview of the events of 1794.
The ftpg. has 2 items regarding relation... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #652521
October 3, 1795
COURIER OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, Concord, Oct. 3, 1795
* Rare 18th century American title
Certainly one of the less common American 18th century newspapers. The entire front page is taken up with a continued portion of: "New French Constitution - Plan of a Constitution for the French Republic" with much of the inside pages being items from Europe as well. Most of the back page is taken up... See More
Death of Nathaniel Gorham... George Washington script signatures...
Item #652415
June 15, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 15, 1796
* President George Washington
* 3 Acts of Congress signed in script
* Nathaniel Gorham death
Page 2 has a report of the death of Nathaniel Gorham, a signer of the Constitution. Nice to have in a Boston newspaper as he lived in nearby Charlestown and was a signer for the state of Massachusetts.
The front page has three Acts of the United Sta... See More
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