Two Acts signed by President John Adams...
Item #611493
August 28, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1799
* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress
The front page has: "An Act giving eventual authority to the President of the United States to augment the army." plus another act, both signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has: "Operations Of Bonaparte" "Armies In Italy" and more. Fou
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* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress
The front page has: "An Act giving eventual authority to the President of the United States to augment the army." plus another act, both signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has: "Operations Of Bonaparte" "Armies In Italy" and more. Fou
Note from President Washington...
Item #611488
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
Reports from the federal congress...
Item #611113
March 29, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 29, 1797 The front page has much report on the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress". Inside has news reports from Europe including London, as well as from Savannah, Worcester, Boston, Hartford, and New York.
Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.
From the formative months of the federal government...
Item #611111
February 5, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Feb. 5, 1789 This issue is from just before Washington's election and inauguration in this city, as well as the formation of the federal government. This was a very significant year in American history. The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has various news reports from Boston, Philadelphia, and New York, plus an ad headed: "For Sale, A Y... See More
Troops not wanted in Boston...
Item #611016
July 17, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 17, 1769 Page 2 has a full column letter form Dennys De Berdt to Thomas Cushing. Page 3 has the address of a House committee to the governor of Massachusetts, including: "...the business of the province is got into such an arrear...Who brought the province under this difficulty your excellency can be at no loss to det... See More
Colonies to work together to repeal the Acts of Parliament...
Item #610746
November 13, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 13, 1770 Page 2 has: "America" with news from Philadelphia noting: "...consequence of an agreement...by several importers of dry goods...a large body of inhabitants met this day at the State House at Philadelphia...came to the following resolutions...That the adopting the Maryland agreement...would..tend to keep up a harmony among the Coloni... See More
Capture of Ethan Allen, and so much more...
Item #609622
November 24, 1775
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1775
* Ethan Allen captured
* 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: "...that s... See More
A Tory newspaper printed in occupied Philadelphia...
Item #609457
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 advertisem... See More
Much war content in a scarce American title...
Item #609444
May 15, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 15, 1776 This is certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War, and nice to have an issue dated within 7 weeks of the Declaration of Independence. The front page has a wide variety of news reports including some items on the Revolutionary War. Bits include: "...account that on the 31st of Dec. the provincials attempted t... See More
America's first successful newspaper...
Item #609443
April 17, 1740
THE BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, "New England", April 10-17, 1740 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 single issue in 1690 before being suppressed & dest... See More
Revival in New-Londonderry, Pennsylvania... The Great Awakening...
Item #608096
May 21, 1743
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1743 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was 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... See More
Item #607452
December 5, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Dec. 5, 1795 Inside has various news of the day with items from Philadelphia, Baltimore, Charleston, Newburyport, Boston, New Hampshire & elsewhere. One brief item notes: "Henry Blackburn of Salem is sentenced to death for the murder of G. Wilkinson."
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the right margin of pg. 3, generally very nic... See More
18th century Boston...
Item #606887
February 13, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1793 Page 2 has: "Western Country" with a dateline from Pittsburgh concerning Indians (see); "Use of Oaths" and news items from Philadelphia, Spain, Boston, Martinique & elsewhere.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor foxing, very nice condition.
Boston...the nest from which all the evils have sprung...
Item #606676
November 7, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Nov. 7, 1768 A report from Charleston notes that: "About a dozen of the ringleaders of the late disturbance at Dr. Turnbull's settlement at the Mosquito Harbour in East Florida, we hear, have been secured...". This is followed by a lengthier report from Mecklenburg beginning: "Gov. Tryon has been here in person to command the militia intended against ... See More
Articles of Confederation are working... Traitor Arnold...
Item #606674
July 5, 1781
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 5, 1781 A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand an a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words 'Appeal To Heaven" above him (see).
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Includes the plate of the Newbury Bridge...
Item #606662
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1793 Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.One of the best aspects of this issue is that the full page plate is still present, being: "Newbury ... See More
Item #606596
January 2, 1796
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Jan. 2, 1796 Page 3 has various news items including reports from Portland, Boston, Augusta, Charleston and Newark.
Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, bit of foxing, nice condition.
Beautiful 18th century masthead...
Item #606522
October 2, 1797
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 2, 1797 See for one of the more ornate mastheads of the 18th century. Various news of the day & various illustrated advertisements as well.
Four pages, some light foxing, generally nice condition.
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.
Firepower for the "approaching season"...
Item #605766
January 12, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 12, 1799 Page 2 has a lengthy speech by the Mass. governor, signed in script type: Increase Sumner. The back page features a very interesting & unusual illustrated ad for "Gunnery Articles Suitable for the Approaching Season". One wonders what the season is, as the illustration shows a cannon (see).
Four pages, wear at the margins with minimal ... See More
Stop by and visit the President...
Item #605671
April 3, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 3, 1799 Inside has: "Of Buonaparte and Egypt" "Invasion of Naples" as well as a report from the London Gazette which includes a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, from on board his ship 'Vanguard' (see). Page 3 has: "Another Victory" and a report from Boston: "The PRESIDENT of the United Stat... See More
"...ill temper remains in his colony..."
Item #605631
July 28, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1767 The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with a lengthy report on: "...regulating the Turnpike Roads of this Kingdom." Over one-third of page 2 has reports headed: "America" including items from New York, Newport, Falmouth, Goshen, Connecticut; and Boston (see).
Another page has a report concerning Russian... See More
Treaties with the Indians...
Item #605515
March 5, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, March 5, 1795 Certainly one of the less common titles from the 18th century. Page 3 has a short bit headed: "The President". Also: "The United States" concerning a treaty with 2 Indian tribes. Another item begins: "Two Chiefs, of the six nations, are on a visit in this metropolis...".
Four pages, very nice condition. Published by Thomas ... See More
Sinking of an American ship...
Item #605428
August 21, 1731
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, Aug. 21, 1731 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with a report datelined "Philadelphia, June 24" concerning the: "...loss of the sloop Maryland, of Boston, Edward Sunderland master...". Bit close-cut at the top portion of this article shaves a few letters but no loss of readability (see). Other various news of the day. Four pages, clo... See More
Uncommon title...
Item #605301
January 23, 1798
SUPPLEMENT TO WAYNE'S FEDERAL GAZETTE, (Boston), Jan. 23, 1798 A four page supplement to this Boston newspaper (imprint not on the issue) which lasted just 55 issues. Filled with political reports & continued in a future issue.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends.
England has sown the seeds of dissension...
Item #604874
March 6, 1779
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, March 6, 1779 The ftpg. has a: "...description of the people of Massachusetts Bay..." (see). Page 2 has reports on political events at Boston, and also a report noting in part: "...have done more by one stroke of policy than the whole army of Great Britain would have been able to accomplish in seven years; they have sown the seeds of dis... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by John Adams...
Item #604680
August 31, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 31, 1799
* President John Adams
* Land Acts of Congress
The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a N
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* President John Adams
* Land Acts of Congress
The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a N
Much fine content on tea & other troubles with England...
Item #604541
September 7, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Sept. 7, 1774 A nice colonial newspaper once owned by Ben Franklin, his imprint appearing on the newspaper through 1765.
Page 2 has a brief report from London: "Hints of restoration, if asked for, have been made to Dr. Franklin, but declined." Page 2 has a report from Williamsburg concerning the killing of settlers in the Carolinas by... See More
Trouble with the mother country...
Item #604360
May 29, 1775
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, May 29, 1775 Page 3 has reports from the House of Commons which include: "It gives me much concern that the unhappy disturbances in some of my colonies have obliged me to propose to you an augmentation of my army..." and: "Some ships of about 200 tons burden are ordered with provisions for the troops at Boston." and: "A plan of... See More
Appointing the Postmaster General...
Item #604231
July 30, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1791 Page 3 includes: "We are informed that the President of the United States has been pleased to appoint William Jackson Post Master General of the United States." Also a report of the celebration of the 4th of July.
Four pages, a minor ink stain, very nice condition.
Thoughts from Virginia on the Constitution...
Item #604206
March 31, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 31 ,1788
* United States Constitution
* Virginia considers ratification
Page 3 has a letter from a man in Richmond to his friend in Boston, beginning; "Our governor has expressed quite different sentiments respecting the new constitution since its adoption by your state..." with more thoughts on the Constitution... 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
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
Dismissing an agent...
Item #603435
April 2, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 2, 1767 Inside has an "Extract of a Letter from Boston (New England)" concerning the dismissal of Mr. Jackson as an agent, signed by the governor: Fra. Bernard (see).
Eight pages, 88 1/4 by 11 inches, some damp staining & minor margin wear.
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
Preparing for a "vigorous resistance"... Ben Franklin...
Item #602326
June 2, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 2, 1774
* Preparing for a "vigorous resistance"
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* Benjamin Franklin
An inside page has an item from Boston headed "America" relates to the Post Office situation, and includes: "...The removal of Dr. Franklin from the Post office has added fresh spirit to the promoters of this salutary plan..... See More
18th century Boston...
Item #602180
February 3, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1798 The front page has: "American and France" Also a letter headed: "Intercepted Letter" which is signed: James Monroe. Other news & ads of the day.
Four pages, a few small & very discrete archival mends, some light damp staining, nice condition.
Referencing the Boston Tea Party...
Item #602024
March 10, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Mar. 10, 1774
* Referencing the Boston Tea Party
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Page 2 has a report from the Boston Gazette which includes the governor's speech, taking about a full column.
Another page has reference to the recent Boston Tea Party with: "...his Majesty upon information of the unwarrantable practices which have been lately co... See More
Creating Trumbull County...
Item #602021
March 3, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1774 An inside page has over a full column concerning how to deal with the American situation. See photos for the full text.
Another page has reports from Boston and New York headed "America" and includes: "...on Thursday last the Tea, which was saved out of Capt. Loring's brigantine, was landed at the Castle by order of the Officer... See More
Creating Trumbull County...
Item #602020
March 3, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1774 An inside page has over a full column concerning how to deal with the American situation. See photos for the full text.
Another page has reports from Boston and New York headed "America" and includes: "...on Thursday last the Tea, which was saved out of Capt. Loring's brigantine, was landed at the Castle by order of the Officer... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga... Foldout map of Dominica...
Item #601818
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 * General John Burgoyne
* Revolutionary War - Saratoga
* Island of Dominica map
The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done... See More
Some American news... Foldout plate of a canal...
Item #601754
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1771 The opposite side of the title/contents page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs", most dealing with a Resolution of a n assembly of the clergy at Williamsburg. Also datelined Williamsburg is an item concerning the damage to tobacco due to flooding, as well as a report from Boston and one from New York, the latter concerning ... 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
Account of a man tarred & feathered...
Item #601358
December 9, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1769
* Tarred and Feathered in America
The front page has a report from Philadelphia headed: "America" which has a great account of a customs informer, who: "...The informer was this day seen fro the first time since he informed; they seized him, bound him, tarred him from head to foot, feathered him, , led him through the streets, ... See More
Great report on non-importation in Boston...
Item #601354
November 30, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 30, 1769
* Non-Importation agreement
Page 6 has most of a column headed: "America" with reports from Boston, New Haven and Williamsburg, the former having a great report concerning non-importation, including: "We are assured that the merchants of this town, considering that the period to which their late agreement to withhold the impor... See More
Americans resolved not to submit to the yoke of oppression...
Item #601345
November 9, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 9, 1769 Page 6 has a great letter from a gentleman in Boston to a friend in London, beginning: "The Americans are firm & resolved not to submit to the yoke of ministerial oppression: All the merchants have entered now into bonds not to import any goods from England upon any terms whatsoever..." with more (see).
Eight pages, 8 by 11 1/4 inche... See More
Unchecked power by the troops in Boston...
Item #601127
July 22, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1769
* Pre Revolutionary War
An inside page has a report from Boston concerning the governor's statement that he has: "...no authority over his Majesty's ships in this port, or his troops within this town and...can give no orders for the removal of the same..." with the citizens commenting: "...It is then a power without an... See More
Essay II from Atticus on tensions between England & America...
Item #601087
July 8, 1769
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1769 The front page has half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, Charleston & Philadelphia. The Boston report concerning exposing those merchants who chose not to conform to the non-importation agreement, noting in part: "Inasmuch as some persons among us have...preferred their own supposed private advantage to the ... See More
Reports from America...
Item #599705
January 9, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 9, 1773 Inside has most of a column headed: "America" with two reports datelined New York and one from Boston (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, some fold foxing, nice condition.
Colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #599571
April 17, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 17, 1769 Inside has the lengthy conclusion of the "Case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses Of Parliament", which begins: "In order that taxation and representation may not be united, in America, the adversaries of America deny that they were united, in Britain." wit... See More
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