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716341

Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Three script signatures by Washington...

Item #716341

March 05, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1796   The front page has the document on the controversial Jay Treaty headed: "Ratification of the United States" reading in part: "Now, therefore, I George Washington....declare...a treaty...between the United States...and his Britannic Majesty...by the consent of the President...with the advice and consent of the Senate..." and is si... See More  

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716334

The Jay Treaty with England - Washington's response signed in type...

Item #716334

November 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795  The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.

One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington

The front page also ... See More  

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715113

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

Item #715113

June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on... See More  

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714449

Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...

Item #714449

July 27, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Samuel Adams




The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concerning building codes for houses in the new city of Washington, D.C. It is signed in script type: Go. Washington.

Taking half of the ftpg. is: "An Act for Establishing a Turnpike Gate on such ... See More  

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714426

Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...

Item #714426

December 05, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798  



* Lord Horatio Nelson

* Battle of the Nile

* Napoleon Bonaparte




Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.

One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Of the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is follow... See More  

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713619

Delaware & Pennsylvania ratify the Constitution...

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THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1787



* United States Constitution ratification

* Pennsylvania and Delaware ratify




 The first article in this issue is: "A Description of Boston".

Near the back of the issue is "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day, including an historic one noting: "The deputies of the state Convention of D... See More  

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711660

Rare title with a Paul Revere engraving, still with original wrappers...

Item #711660

July 01, 1774

ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1774  The quite famous and extremely rare magazine published by Isaiah Thomas. This is the first of the title we have offered in many years.

As noted in Wikipedia, it was a short-lived monthly published in Boston. It supported patriot and revolutionary sentiment in the Colonies against Great Britain, and had contributors that included John Hancock an
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710010

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

Item #710010

May 15, 1735

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, May 15, 1735 



* Among the earliest of American newspapers

* Very early & rare colonial publication




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 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first newspa... See More  

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709993

Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...

Item #709993

August 08, 1798

(2) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798  A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2  of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in sc... See More  

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705357

Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...

Item #705357

July 14, 1775

VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775 



* Battle of Bunker Hill (2 accounts) - Siege of Boston

* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief




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 War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title... See More  

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705299

Only ten issues published with this title...

Item #705299

November 24, 1796

THE COURIER & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, November 24, 1796  Certainly one of the less common 18th century American titles. This was the continuation of "The Federal Orrery" newspaper, changing the title to that noted with the Nov. 3, 1796 issue, and Brigham notes that the newspaper discontinued with the Dec. 8, 1796 issue.

Being a semi-weekly this would mean only about ten iss... See More  

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705248

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705248
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705247

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705247
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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704984

One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...

Item #704984

December 03, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 3, 1795



* Nice masthead engraving

* 18th century America




If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper of the 1700's which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title features one of the more decorative mastheads of the era.

Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margins, some tiny binding... See More  

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704974

Great map of the western hemisphere...

Item #704974
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & Cal... See More  

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704881

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #704881

March 10, 1744

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), March 10, 1743,4  (year noted as such as it was 1743 or 1744 depending on which calendar was used).

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 reads: "Containing Accounts of t... See More  

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704880

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #704880

May 07, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), May 7, 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 short y... See More  

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704834

On the funeral of the governor...

Item #704834

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 Stat... See More  

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704740

Washington, the Constitution, Amendments, Hamilton's report...

Item #704740
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), October, 1789  Included is a lengthy: "...Report of the Secretary of the Treasury..." which takes 4 1/2 pages & signed in type by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.  This report is: "...in obedience to the order of the House of Representatives, of the 17th of September, 1789" concerning the indebtedness o... See More  

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704731

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704731

April 15, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 15, 1795



* President George Washington

* Congressional act signed in script




 Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act...to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties in goods, wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels." which is signed
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704507

Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...

Item #704507

June 29, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795  Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

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704389

Significant Washington letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport...

Item #704389

September 15, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 15, 1790 



* President George Washington

* Letter to the Jewish congregation

* Newport, Rhode Island - Jews

* Historic Judaica item - Moses Seixas




The back page contains one of the more significant Judaica items found in an American newspaper.

It presents the full text of the: "Address Of The Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Isl... See More  

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704321

George Washington responds to the people of Salem...

Item #704321

June 19, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1793  



* President George Washington letter

* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts




Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.

Page 3 also ha
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704311

Building the frigate ''United States' is ahead of schedule...

Item #704311

September 14, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1796  



* USS United States construction



Page 2 has a report noting: "The United States frigate, building in Southwark under the direction of Mr. Humphreys,  is in such a state of forwardness that it is probable she might be launched before the ensuing winter, should occasion require (We wish we could say as much of the Boston frigate).&quo... See More  

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704302

General Anthony Wayne & the Chippewa Indians...

Item #704302

November 06, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1793  



* "Mad Anthony" Wayne



A page 3 item reports in part: "...from Pittsburgh, we learn that General Wayne had marched from the Miami against the Indians with 3000 regular troops and 1500 volunteers from Kentucky....Still Knee, a chief of the Chippawas, had come into Fort-Pitt, with assurance that his nation had resolved to observe a ... See More  

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704253

Choosing a location for Congress...

Item #704253

November 23, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793  



* United States Congress

* Choosing a site to build




A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More  

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704252

Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...

Item #704252

February 08, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794  



* Thomas Jefferson letters

* re. John Jay Treaty




The front page has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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704245

Creating the Bank of the United States...

Item #704245

November 02, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791 



* First Bank of the United States creation



Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that:  "Thomas W... See More  

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704244

Broadside "Extra" from Baltimore...

Item #704244

October 15, 1798

FEDERAL GAZETTE, EXTRA, Oct. 15, 1798  



* Rare broadside extra



Although there were issues of this title in Phila., Boston & Baltimore, this is from Baltimore as the other two did not exist as of this date.

This is a broadside extra, a small single sheet printed on the front only. Such broadsides were typically printed to put urgent or important news into the hands of the reader as ... See More  

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704242

Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...

Item #704242

August 19, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 19, 1795  



* President George Washington

* Concerns over the Jay Treaty




Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President  to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.

Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.

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704194

One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...

Item #704194

April 03, 1735

THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, April 3, 1735  



* Among the earliest of American newspapers

* Very early & rare colonial publication




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 1735. It began in 1719 and only published through 1749. It was the very first news... See More  

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704185

Shipping report signed by Alexander Hamilton...

Item #704185

February 15, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 15, 1794  Page 2 has a report headed: "American Tonnage" being a chart, by country, of the actual tonnage shipped in 1792. The chart is signed by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

Four pages, some minor foxing, good condition.

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704184

(3) 1793 George Washington documents...

Item #704184

November 02, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793  



* (3) George Washington documents



Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.

Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More  

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704138

Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Wayne, John Jay, and Henry Knox...

Item #704138

December 11, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1793  Page 2 has a letter signed in type: Anthony Wayne concerning an encounter with the Indians. Some paragraphs begin: "It would appear that the savages mean to bend their attention to our convoys..." and "The savages killed & carried off about 70 horses..." and "There are nearly 1000 volunteers in the vicinity..." and m... See More  

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704070

Washington script signature... Light house on Sequin Island...

Item #704070

April 25, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1795  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The top of third column on the ftpg. has: "Laws Of The United States" "Published By Authority" "Third Congress of the United States". Hereafter is the text of: "An act to regulate the compensation of Clerks...", sig... See More  

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704069

Two script signatures signed by George Washington...

Item #704069

January 03, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1795  The top half of the first column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this issue displayable.

Other political reporting & news reports with many ads as well. 

Four pages, good condition.

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704059

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704059

June 16, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1790  Nearly half a column on page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by George Washington, and in block type by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, and headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.

Page 2 also has reports from Congress, and an article headed: "Newspapers" being a bit of American history of newspapers. Pa... See More  

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704051

Washington signs an Act of Congress.... Votes for John Hancock...

Item #704051

April 04, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1792  



* President George Washington & more



The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Th. Jefferson.

Page 3 has over half a column of election results in Massachusetts, by city, for governor, number showing large majorities for John Hancock.

Four pa... See More  

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704048

John Adams' script signatures...

Item #704048

June 09, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1798  The front page has a poem titled: "Adams And Liberty - The Boston Patriotic Song, Written by Thomas Paine, A. M." (likely Robert Treat Paine, sources differ)

The front page has 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson

Four pages, wide, untrimme... See More  

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704046

Act of Congress signed by Washington...

Item #704046

May 10, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794 



* President George Washington

* Act of United States Congress




The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

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704045

Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #704045

April 26, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794  



* President George Washington

* Three Acts of U.S. Congress




A great display issue as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.

The first of the Acts is: "...to authorize the President of the United Sta... See More  

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704043

A Washington Act of Congress begins the front page...

Item #704043

November 26, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791  The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Farther Time for Making Returns of the Enumeration of the Inhabitants in the District of South Carolina", signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

Page 3 has an article headed: M. La Fayette"... See More  

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704042

Acknowledging Washington's third annual address...

Item #704042

November 12, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1791  Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.

The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which is signed in type: John Adams, Vice President of the United States & President
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703663

Life in America eight years before the outbreak of war...

Item #703663

August 24, 1767

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Aug. 24, 1767  A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in 1773 and the resulting Revolutionary War.

Page 2 has a rather detailed... See More  

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703655

On quartering troops, a paper currency for the colonies, and more...

Item #703655

June 29, 1767

THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, June 29, 1767  



* Colonial era  paper currency

* British troops in America




A fine, colonial newspaper offering a flavor of life in America during the tumultuous period shortly after the Stamp Act, during the hated Quartering Act & Townshend Acts era, and before tensions would boil over with the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Tea party in... See More  

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703606

Building & dedicating Fort Fayette in Pennsylvania... The Second Militia Act...

Item #703606

June 02, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1792  Most of the front page is taken up with A cot of Congress now known as the Second Militia Act, signed in script type by the President, Go. Washington on May 8, 1792.

It is officially entitled: "An ACT More Effectually to Provide for the National Defense by Establishing a Uniform Militia Throughout the United States".

As noted in Wikipedia,... See More  

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703604

George Washington script signature... Henry Knox, Paul Revere, & Sam Adams...

Item #703604

January 17, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795  A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.

Also on the front page is a letter from the President concerning a report by the Secretary of War on the protection of the frontier... See More  

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703598

Death of John Paul Jones & a letter by Thomas Paine...

Item #703598

September 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1792  Most of the front page is taken up with "Mr. Paine's Letters to Lord Onslow" which has two of them, each signed in type: Thomas Paine.

The balance of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "John Paul Jones" which is a bit of a eulogy on him, including in part: "...that intrepid naval commander John Paul Jone... See More  

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703595

Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #703595

November 12, 1793

AMERICAN HERALD OF LIBERTY, Exeter, New Hampshire, Nov. 12, 1793  



* President George Washington

* Rare 18th century publication

* Act of U.S. Congress signed




This title existed for just over 3 years. Brigham notes that only 3 institutions have this date in their holdings.

Page 2 has a document signed by the President: Geo. Washington concerning the recognition of a French deputy fo... See More  

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703591

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

Item #703591

June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington.

One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landm... See More  

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