A John Adams Proclamation... Rights of women...
Item #685686
March 31, 1798
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March 31, 1798 An uncommon title which lasted only from Feb., 1798 thru June, 1799, during which time it was suspended for 6 months due to the death of the editor.
Contents include a wide range of eclectic articles, one of which is: "The Rights Of Woman" which is a serialized article, this portion taking 1 1/2 pages. The back two pages are taken ... See More
Washington's third state-of-the-union address... Ben Franklin...
Item #685647
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1791 * President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
* re. Benjamin Franklin's death
The most notable content is the lengthy & historic state-of-the-union address of President Washington, which takes nearly 3 pages, headed: "Speech of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress" and is ... See More
Much on Alexander Hamilton...
Item #685602
September 04, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Sept. 4, 1802
* Founding Father Alexander Hamilton
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
The front page has nearly a full column with 7 "Reward" ads for runaways.
Page 2 has an article beginning: "Alexander Hamilton's paper says that then principles of ... See More
Scathing comments about Callender...
Item #685598
September 01, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Sept. 1, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
This is a significant issue on the James Calendar/Thomas Jefferson controversy (see information at the bottom). After having been denied a lucrative federal position by Jeffers... See More
On Jefferson paying Callender's fine...
Item #685587
August 23, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Aug. 23, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Page 2 has an interesting 2 column comparison of "Callender versus Callender" as reported in the Richmond Recorder, headed: "The Recorder is 'a paper' sa... See More
Early returns show Lincoln is doing well in the 1864 election..
Item #685219
November 08, 1864
BOSTON DAILY JOURNAL, Nov. 8, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election (2nd)
* Original American Civil War reporting
In addition to much inside page reporting on the latest Civil War events, page 2 has items concerning the election. Final results would not be known until the next day, however various partial returns are noted here (see photos), almost all showing Abraham Lincoln looking... See More
Stephen Douglas accepts the nomination for the presidency...
Item #685015
June 30, 1860
THE WORLD, New York, June 30, 1860
* Stephen Douglas
* Democrat nomination
* vs. Abraham Lincoln
Page 3 has a nice report headed: "From the Pike's Peak Gold Mines" and page 5 has over a half column report headed: "Judge Douglas's Letter of Acceptance" which concerning his nomination for the presidency. It is signed by him in type: S. A. Douglas.
Eight pa... See More
Fugitive slaves... 1862 Savannah, Georgia martial law...
Item #684958
January 24, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1862
* Fugitive slaves
* Savannah, Georgia martial law
* New Bern, North Carolina
This Genuine newspaper has a Wealth of Civil War reporting from during Abraham Lincoln's administration. Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE RETURN OF FUGITIVE SLAVES", "The President's Position on the Question", "FROM... See More
Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine...
Item #684914
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1809* Deaths of Joseph Haydn and Thomas Paine
The obituary listing inside includes: "At New York, the notorious Thomas Pain [sic]; whose death is an admonitory event; may the lesson that it inculcates be impressive..." & more. The opposing page has: "In Guppendorff, aged 76, Joseph Haydn, the celebrated composer... ju... See More
The Gettysburg Address on the front page... One of the very best...
Item #684899
November 20, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1863
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Gettysburg Address at battlefield cemetery
It would be difficult to argue for a more notable or desirable newspaper from the Civil War. Combine the complete text of the historic Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln, with this venerable title, with the content being on the front page, and the combination makes for o... See More
Decorative masthead, print of Fort Hamilton, New York...
Item #684666
July 30, 1859
GLEASON'S WEEKLY LINE OF THE BATTLE SHIP, Boston, July 30, 1859 This title has one of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 19th century with a decorative border around all pages.
The front page has a print of : "General Forey...Receiving the Congratulations of His Troops After the Battle" of Montebello. Also a print of: "the Late Hon. Rufus Choate".
Ot... See More
Creating the Bank of Maryland... President Washington signs a letter...
Item #684636
May 30, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, May 30, 1796
* Bank of Baltimore, Maryland creation
* President George Washington letter
Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with; "An Act to Establish A Bank and Incorporate the Subscribers Thereto." which begins: "Be it enacted by the general assembly of Maryland, That a bank shall be established at Baltimo... See More
Three documents signed by the President, George Washington...
Item #684610
June 22, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 22, 1796 Page 2 has a document headed: "The United States of America...Letters Patent..." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. The document notes a patent has been given to: "...Robert Dawson...of Delaware...hath alleged that he hath invented a new and useful improvement in bolting cloths...t... See More
Pre-Civil War tensions....
Item #684484
November 27, 1860
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 27, 1860
* Southern crisis - secession options
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
Among the front page column heads on troubles leading to the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Interesting From South Carolina" "Indication of Conservatism in the South" "The Palmetto Flag Groaned at and Hissed in Baltimore" &
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* Southern crisis - secession options
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
Among the front page column heads on troubles leading to the Civil War are: "THE SECESSION MOVEMENT" "Interesting From South Carolina" "Indication of Conservatism in the South" "The Palmetto Flag Groaned at and Hissed in Baltimore" &
Pre-Civil War tensions.... Abe Lincoln's Cabinet...
Item #684483
November 18, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 18, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
* Pre Civil War Southern tensions
Among the front page column heads from just before the outbreak of war: "OUR NATIONAL TROUBLES" "Important From South Carolina" "Inauguration of Revolution by the People of Charleston" "The U,S. Ensign Flying Over Fort Moultrie Only" &quo
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* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
* Pre Civil War Southern tensions
Among the front page column heads from just before the outbreak of war: "OUR NATIONAL TROUBLES" "Important From South Carolina" "Inauguration of Revolution by the People of Charleston" "The U,S. Ensign Flying Over Fort Moultrie Only" &quo
Letter from Patrick Henry, and much on the Revolutionary War...
Item #684429
June 09, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 9, 1779
* Patrick Henry letter signed in type
* Much on the Revolutionary War
Pages 2 and 3 contain a wealth of reporting on the Revolutionary War including a letter from Charleston noting in part: "The campaign in George and the Southern part of this state between the royal army commanded by Brigadier General P... See More
Three John Adams script signatures on the front page...
Item #684279
August 21, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 21, 1799
* President John Adams : script signatures on front page
Close to half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. The first concerns: "...regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the G... See More
On the inaugurations of Jefferson Davis, and Abraham Lincoln...
Item #684148
March 16, 1861
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 16, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Rebel leader Jefferson Davis
* Inaugurations w/ prints
The full front page is a nice print of: "The Hon. Jefferson Davis, President-Elect of the New Southern Confederacy, Addressing the Citizens of Montgomery, Ala...Preview to His Inauguration." Inside includes a dramatic print of: "... See More
On the XYZ Affair, with letters from President Adams...
Item #684097
June 27, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1798
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The first column has a brief document signed by the President: John Adams, as an introduction to a lengthy document regarding the XYZ Affair and relations with France.
Page 2 has yet another related document signed by: John Adams as well as one from the French diplomat, one of the principals i... See More
On the XYZ Affair... John Adams responds...
Item #684096
June 23, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* Charles Talleyrand
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy letter from the French Foreign Minister signed: Ch. Mau. Talleyrand, concerning the XYZ Affair, which would lead to the Quasi-War.
Page 2 has an address of the Mass. Legislature to the President, with his response signed in type: Jo... See More
Recruitment ad for joining the U.S. military...
Item #683819
June 05, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 5, 1799
* From the year of George Washington's death
Page 2 has a letter from Lord Nelson to his wife. Page 3 also has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government &... See More
George Washington & the Masons... Nelson & the Battle of the Nile...
Item #683816
December 12, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 12, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile - Napoleon Bonaparte
* President George Washington
* Masonic - free masonry - Masons
Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from the Napoleonic War relating to the Battle of the Nile, and includes four notes or letters each signed in type: Horatio Nelson.
The ba... See More
Thrilled to meet George Washington...
Item #683815
November 21, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 21, 1798
* President George Washington
* Fountain Inn - Baltimore visit
* Captain William Bryden owned
Page 2 has an item from Norfolk: "The trial of the ship Niger, captured some time ago by the United States frigate Constitution...after a long hearing she was liberated...".
An item from Baltimore has: "This m... See More
Delinquent subscribers must pay up... John Adams documents...
Item #683813
March 20, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 20, 1799
* Nice 18th century American publication
The front page begins with a notice: "To Delinquent Customers" notes that: "...a settlement must take place immediately...To prevent the unpleasant business of suing is the occasion of delaying the period of settlement to the time above mentioned." signed in ... See More
Denouncing Lincoln and his policies...
Item #683717
December 23, 1863
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 23, 1863 The front page has a full column report--and carrying over to page 2--with heads: "SPEECH OF WENDELL PHILLIPS" "Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation of Freedom" "Ferocious Abolition Tirade Against Abolition Party Leaders" "Seward, Chase and Lincoln Denounced" "Horace Greeley Avows His Preference for Chase".
An in... See More
Baltimore slaves set free... Lincoln's proclamation making Nevada a State... Reason for the war...
Item #683602
November 03, 1864
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, November 3, 1864 Page 2 has the small but historic announcement: "Slaves Set Free In Baltimore", which includes in part: "The Post's special dispatch says: The slaves were set free yesterday in Baltimore, in pursuance of an order of the Court, under the new Constitution of Maryland."
Page 2 has the proclamation by President Lincoln... See More
With Lincoln's election, the South takes action...
Item #683573
November 13, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1860
* The South reacts to Abraham Lincoln's election
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Now that the election of Lincoln is assured, this issue has much on the plans of Southern states in secession discussions--particularly in South Carolina--and p... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln... The definitive report...
Item #683571
November 10, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* From the Nation's capital (best)
* The definitive report
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "Result of the Presidential Election" which gives the definitive report t... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683569
November 09, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln is elected President
* From our nation's capital
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 2 has a report headed: "The Presidential Contest" which begins: "Abraham Lincoln is the next President of the United Stat... See More
First election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683568
November 07, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln's 1st election
* Best publication to be had ?
Perhaps the best newspaper to have with news on any Presidential election, being from the nation's capital.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Presidential Election" which begins: "As it has been currently supposed within the last few weeks... See More
Lincoln's second inaugural address: 'With malice towards none...'
Item #683525
March 07, 1865
SACRAMENTO DAILY UNION, California, March 7, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln's second inauguration (historic)
* "With Malice Toward None, With Charity For All"
* End of Civil War & assassination nears
Page 2 has a very historic report headed: "Inauguration Day at Washington" which is primarily taken up with the: "Inaugural Address of President Lincoln". I... See More
Early map of the Caribbean Islands...
Item #683352
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1756 The first two pages are devoted to the "Caribee Islands" [Caribbean] primarily limited to text on Barbadoes.But of greater significance is the great and desirable foldout map labeled: "A Map of the CARIBBEE ISLANDS Shewing which belong to England, France, Spain, Dutch, & Danes...". This map folds out to 8 1/2 by 13 1/2 ... See More
Extolling the virtues of Abraham Lincoln, candidate for President...
Item #683313
June 30, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 30, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as a Republican candidate
Page 7 has: "Judge Bates's Letter In Support of Lincoln" datelined from St. Louis. It takes over two columns and is a great letter extolling the virtues of the Republican candidate for President. This is a wonderful and lengthy letter on how Lincoln's views differs from the Democratic platfor... See More
Celebrating Lincoln as the Republican candidate for President...
Item #683311
August 18, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 18, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln
* Republican candidate
* Springfield, Illinois
Among the reports within are: "The Great Springfield Meeting" which mentions in part: "...Never, we believe, in the history of the country, was there a larger or more magnificent political demonstration than that which yesterday took place here at the home of Mr. Li... See More
The nation prepares for war... Fugitive slave case...
Item #683283
December 01, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 1, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect era
* Southern secession from the Union
* Pre Civil War tensions over slavery
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Slave Extradition Case in Canada" "The Mississippi Delegation" "A Plan of Seces... See More
The nation prepares for war...
Item #683282
December 22, 1860
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22, 1860
* Pre Civil War tensions - Southern crisis
* Abraham Lincoln as president elect
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Proceedings of the 'Crisis Committee" "The Question of the Crisis--No Compromise--No Secession - The Union Shall Be Pres... See More
The nation prepares for war...
Item #683281
January 12, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Jan. 12, 1861
* America preparing for Civil War
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
From weeks before the outbreak of war at Fort Sumter, this issue has much content on the events leading to war.
Included are: "Capture of Slavers" "From Fort Sumter--Interesting Letters" "The Fate of Maryland Out of the Union" "Union Meeting... See More
Much on the trial of Lincoln's assassination, and the end of the Civil War...
Item #683269
May 23, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 23, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors
The front page has column heads on the trial of those accused of assassinating President Lincoln: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Monday" "Evidence of an Important Witness Suppressed" "Capture of Booth and Harrold" "Testimony of Captain Doug... See More
Horace Greeley with Abraham Lincoln...
Item #683219
February 09, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Feb. 9, 1861
* Horace Greeley
* Western tour return
* Abraham Lincoln
The front page has: "The Destitution In Kansas - Terrible Suffering - A Call For Aid". Page 3 has nearly 2 columns on: "The Pro-Slavery Rebellion - From Washington - Emancipation To Follow Secession".
Page 5 has: "Important From Springfield" which notes in p... See More
Early attempt to assassinate President-Elect Abe Lincoln...
Item #683218
March 02, 1861
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 2, 1861
* President-elect Abraham Lincoln en route
* Assassination attempt - Baltimore Plot
Page 6 has a report on the attempted assassination of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, with column heads: "The President Elect In Washington" "His Arrival There" A Plot Against His Life' "The Assassins Foiled" "Sp... See More
Confederate newspaper... Court cases involving slaves...
Item #683197
July 11, 1864
RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, July 11, 1864
* Rare rebel publication
Various Civil War news with a Confederate bias, making for interesting reading as such. Among the front page items are: "The War News" which has several subheads including: "From Petersburg" & "Burnside's Movements". Other war news include: "Latest News From the North--Our Army in M... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More
Lincoln to meet with others to discuss peace terms...
Item #682961
February 03, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, Feb. 3, 1865
* Peace conference
* Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald.
Among the front page first column heads on the Civil War: "PEACE ! "Mr. Lincoln Goes to Meet the Southern Commissioners" "Will He Meet Jeff. Davis, Too?" "The Commissioners Cheered by the Soldiers of Bo... See More
General McClellan is nominated for the Presidency, to oppose Lincoln...
Item #682938
August 11, 1864
THE WORLD, New York, Aug. 11, 1864
* General George McClellan
* Presidential nomination
* vs. Abraham Lincoln
Formatted very much like its competitors, the Times, Tribune & Herald. First column Civil War heads include: "The McClellan Furore" "Union Square in a; Blaze of Glory" "Metropolitan Honors to 'Little Mac' " "Gen. Geo. B. McClell... See More
Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... An early edition...
Item #682863
April 15, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Not only this event, but this title remains one of the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President ... See More
President Washington makes some appointments...
Item #682847
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1790 Among the articles are: "On the Use of Cosmeticks" "American Natural History...Of the Birds" & much more.Near the back is a full page plate of music, as well as: "The Gazette" which has the latest news reports from Winchester, Va. New London, and Boston. Also a list of appointments by the President.
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Letter from Ben Franklin criticizing music...
Item #682838
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1790 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted in the title/contents page.The issue begins with: "Description of the Falls of Niagara" which takes a full page (lacking the plate called for). But perhaps the most interesting item is: "Criticism on Musick, Letter from Dr. B. Franklin to Mr. P. Fr... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #682825
April 03, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1795
* President George Washington
Close to half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT...." of Congress relating to duties on refined sugar, signed in type at its conclusion: Go. Washington, President.
Page 3 has a report on the capture of the ship Amsterdam, with details.
Four pages, very nice condition... See More
Abraham Lincoln declares West Virginia will be a state...
Item #682745
April 22, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1863
* West Virginia declared a state
Page 4 has the declaration by Abraham Lincoln that West Virginia will be its own state. The proclamation is signed ABRAHAM LINCOLN in block letters.
Eight pages, small binding holes on the left margin, very good condition.
The "Wasp" is captured... Madison's state-of-the-union address...
Item #682591
November 07, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 7, 1812
* USS Wasp captured - War of 1812
* James Madison state of the Union Address
There are at least two notable reports in this issue, the first being the annual state-of-the-union address by the President, signed by him in type: James Madison. This was the first war-time annual message and much of this 2+ page "Message" deals with th... See More
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