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Massacre of American Indian allies... Illinois becomes a state...
Item #651005
December 5, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1818 Inside has nearly two pages concerning the Indian troubles in Georgia and the thoughts of Andrew Jackson on the situation. See the hyperlink for further details of the controversy, which includes text taken from one of Jackson's letters printed in this newspaper.
In the second of two "Supplement" issues is a report with a sma... See More
Death of General George Rogers Clark...
Item #650819
March 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1818 The back page has a short but historic item: "A great man has fallen--Gen. George Rogers Clark died at Locusts Grove, in Kentucky...in the 66th year of his age. He was considered as the father of the western country..." (see photo).
Much other news of the day including a great deal on politics. Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 ... See More
The duel of Oliver Hazard Perry...
Item #650287
October 31, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 31, 1818 Inside has an article: "Com. Perry and Capt. Heath" which concerns the troubles between them, and which also involved Stephen Decatur. They would have a duel, and Perry survives after Heath’s shot misses, Perry refused to shoot back. Included is a letter signed: Stephen Decatur and one: O.H. Perry.
The back page ... See More
Daniel Boone is not dead... Andrew Jackson & the Seminole Indian War...
Item #649044
December 26, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 26, 1818 The first 13 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the: "Seminole War" and includes a wealth of letters and documents including 6 signed in type by: Andrew Jackson.
About one-third of the back page is taken up with an item with a small head: "Col. Boone" which notes in part: "The account of col. D. B... See More
Formalizing the United States flag as new states join the Union...
Item #648728
April 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 25, 1818 A very historic issue as an inside page has a nice article headed: "Flag of the United States" which references the recent Act of Congress which provides that: "...from & after the fourth day of July next the flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, and that the union shal... See More
General Andrew Jackson and the Seminole Indian War...
Item #647606
June 6, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 6, 1818 Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "Indian War" which includes: "....A party of the Tennessee volunteers amounting to near 50 arrived in this town [New Orleans]...from St. Marks. Gen. Jackson had discharged all his militia & himself with 1200 regular troops...If his purpose be to reach the Alabama, ... See More
The diminishing American Indian... States to join the Union...
Item #647605
November 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1818 The first 3 ages contains a very interesting article on the American Indians, titled; "The American Aborigines" and beginning: "This people is rapidly passing away. Treaty after treaty & cession after cession, curtains the extent of their domain. The wild animals of the forest, on which they mainly depended for food, ret... See More
Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
Item #647604
November 21, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1818 Inside has 6 pages of detailed charts on the various imports into the United States. Further on is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Monroe. This address takes nearly 4 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, in general very good condit... See More
Initiating the historic Maryland Jew Bill...
Item #647602
December 19, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 19, 1818 Inside has a brief yet notable item with a small head: "Maryland Legislature" which includes in part: "...A committee was appointed to bring in a bill to extend the same civil privileges to persons professing the Jewish religion as are enjoyed by those of any other religious sect..." (see). This would ultimately come to... See More
Trumbull's Declaration of Independence... Slave importation prohibited...
Item #644874
November 11, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 11, 1818
* John Trumbell's "Declaration of Independence"
* Law prohibiting slaves leaving the state
A page 2 report begins: "The Legislature of New Jersey...passed an act last Thursday, prohibiting the exportation of slaves or servants of colour out of that State. It makes it penal in the sum of 2000 dollars, or imprisonmen
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* John Trumbell's "Declaration of Independence"
* Law prohibiting slaves leaving the state
A page 2 report begins: "The Legislature of New Jersey...passed an act last Thursday, prohibiting the exportation of slaves or servants of colour out of that State. It makes it penal in the sum of 2000 dollars, or imprisonmen
Trouble with the Creek Indians... Battle of Baltimore...
Item #642666
February 7, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 7, 1818 Included is a letter from Sept. 17, 1814 concerning the War of 1812 and Battle of Baltimore, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Indian News--Official" includes a letter from General Mitchell, the agent of Indian Affairs, from the Creek Indian Agency in Georgia concerning troubles with the Indians. This is followed by 3 other letters... See More
President Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
Item #638902
November 19, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Nov. 19, 1818
* President James Monroe
* State of the Union Address
Most of page 3 is taken up with the: "Message" of the President signed by him in type: James Monroe, being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he reflects upon the accomplishments & happenings of the year with much on Indians, and also mention of Illinois joining the ... See More
The constitution for the state of Connecticut...
Item #638901
September 25, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, a pair of issues dated Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, 1818
* Connecticut Constitution adopted
Beginning on the ftpg. of the Sept. 25 issue and taking over one-third of ftpg. 2 is: "A Constitution" for the state of Connecticut, which was essentially the constitution under which the state operated through 1965 when a new constitution was written. Page 2 of the Oct. 2... See More
Letter from a bitter Napoleon Buonaparte in St. Helena...
Item #638897
August 28, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Aug. 28, 1818
* Napoleon Bonaparte letter
* From exile in St. Helena
The ftpg. contains a bitter letter signed: Napoleon, in which he mentions: "...This crafty proceeding has one object--to prevent your exposing the criminal plot they have been contriving against my life for these two years past..." and also: "...that affecting a willingness t... See More
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin...
Item #638154
May 23, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 1818
* Inventor Eli Whitney
* Cotton Gin invention
An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton. To pick that quality by hand...before his invention... See More
Indian troubles in Georgia... Buonaparte...
Item #630015
May 22, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 22, 1818 Page 2 has various reports from Europe with some content concerning Bonaparte, including comments on his exile at St. Helena. Also: "Voyage to the Noeth Pole". Pg. 4 has nearly a full column concerning: "Destruction of the Chehaw Village" in Georgia, and another report: "Expedition Against the Chehaws" Indians.
Four pages, nice ... See More
On the flag of the United States...
Item #630013
May 1, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 1, 1818
* United States Flag revision
The back page has over 2 columns taken up with a very lengthy list of Acts of Congress which were recently passed. Included very inconspicuously within the list is: "To establish the flag of the United States--House, April 4, 1818." (text of the Act not included: see) This was the historic Act which formalized how ... See More
On the Seminole Indian Wars...
Item #629271
February 13, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Feb. 13, 1818
* General Edward P. Gaines
* First Seminole War
Page 2 has some nice details on the Seminole Wars featuring a letter signed in type by: Edmund Gaines and dated at Hartford, Georgia, Jan. 23, 1818 (see for portions).
Four pages, nice condition.
Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...
Item #628430
May 9, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818 The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that the union be twenty stars, white in ... See More
Early expedition to the Yellowstone...
Item #625194
December 29, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 1818 The middle of the front page has an interesting article: "Of The Yellow Stone Expedition" "Extract of a Letter dated Martin Cantonment, 380 Miles up the Missouri River...from an Officer of the Yellow Stone River Expedition to a Gentleman in St. Louis". The letter has some fascinating first-hand reporting on this earl... See More
Discussions which lead to the new flag bill...
Item #625183
March 26, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1818
* United States Flag revision
The back page has reporting from "Congress" which includes discussion headed: "National Flag" which includes: "...on the bill to alter the flag of the United States..." with nice detail on the discussion on how to alter it with the addition of each new state to the Union... See More
Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...
Item #623531
May 9, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818
* United States Flag revision
The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that ... See More
Trouble with the Indians in Georgia...
Item #621948
January 27, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Jan. 27, 1818 Page 3 contains several letters from Fort Mitchell and Milledgville, Georgia, concerning trouble with the Seminole and other Indian tribes, taking over a full column. The back page has a huge chart of: "Wholesale Prices Current at New York" for a wide variety of consumer goods.
Four pages, nice condition.
Pair of issues with the constitution of Illinois...
Item #600657
October 3, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, a pair of consecutive issues dated Oct. 3 and 10, 1818
* Constitution of the State of Illinois
Inside has: "Naval court" which takes two pages & is signed: J. Chauncey. Also: "Arbuthnot and Armbrister" "Treasury Circular".
Taking 4 pages in the Oct. 3 issue is the: "Constitution of Illinois" which concl... See More
Indian treaties and wars...
Item #583339
January 30, 1818
NEWBURYPORT HERALD, COMMERCIAL AND COUNTRY GAZETTE, Newburyport, Massachusetts, January 30, 1818 This issue contains a front page report, which continues to page two, entitled "Indian Treaties and Wars" which is referencing the Indian War on the Georgia frontier. "The Seminoles, according to our notions of right, are doubtless wrong; But according to their ideas of justice, ar... See More
Cape Cod Canal... Fire at Yale College...
Item #571860
February 12, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, February 12, 1818 The frontpage has a detailed and lengthy legislative bill concerning the "Cape Cod Canal" which is almost 1 3/4 column in length. Also an "Anecdote of Gen. Jackson" which describes how he adopted an Indian baby. Page 2 contains a report of a fire at Yale College.
Complete in four pages measuring appro... See More
Formalizing the United States flag as new states join the Union...
Item #548749
April 25, 1818
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, April 25, 1818
* Design of the United States flag
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia:
"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into ... See More
President James Monroe....
Item #538704
June 11, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, June 11, 1818.
* President James Monroe
* Early 19th century original
On the front page under The Presidents Tour is a letter from the mayor of Annapolis to the President, followed by a gracious reply, signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. Some lite foxing, but none in this content, otherwise in ... See More
Early Pittsburgh... Smithfield Street Bridge opens...
Item #538699
December 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, December 21, 1818
* Very early Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
* Smithfield Street Bridge
A page 2 report says:
* "A splendid Bridge has been erected over the Monongahela, near Pittsburg. On the first day of its being opened for passengers, the flooring was covered with several thousands delighted inhabitants of Pittsburg. This was the Monongahela Brid... See More
God's hand of judgement?
Item #222711
October 17, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 17, 1818.
* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
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* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
Hartford School for the Deaf in 1818....
Item #219829
August 8, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 8, 1818.
* 1st School for the Deaf in United States
* Hartford Connecticut CT
A page 2 report says: The elegant seat of Jared Scarborough, Esq., near the city of Hartford, has been purchased for the use of the Deaf and Dumb Society, by the Directors of that Institution at the price of $8600. A bit more. This was the first school for the deaf in the U
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* 1st School for the Deaf in United States
* Hartford Connecticut CT
A page 2 report says: The elegant seat of Jared Scarborough, Esq., near the city of Hartford, has been purchased for the use of the Deaf and Dumb Society, by the Directors of that Institution at the price of $8600. A bit more. This was the first school for the deaf in the U
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #219636
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818.
* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a bit more. Anot
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* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a bit more. Anot
Giant Sawfish
Item #219553
September 19, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1818.
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
Pg. 2 has a report: A Saw Fish 13 feet 4 inches, with a saw of 28 teeth on each side, and upwards of 3 feet long, has been taken in one of the sounds in North Carolina, skinned and preserved. Other news of the day includes: "Exchange of Prisoners", "Connecticut Convention", and mor
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1818 Hartford CT.....
Item #217761
June 9, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 9, 1818
* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice condition.
James Monroe Land Sales in 1818....
Item #217403
June 30, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 30, 1818.
* James Monroe public land sales notices
* Hartford, Connecticut 1818
On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
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* James Monroe public land sales notices
* Hartford, Connecticut 1818
On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
1818 Northwest Expedition
Item #213486
December 1, 1818
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 1, 1818.
* Northwest Expedition
* Ship Isabella
* 1818
* Northwest Expedition
* Ship Isabella
* 1818
On page 3 under Northern Expedition is a very detailed letter from an officer aboard the ship Isabella, employed in the North-West Expedition. Mentions Wygatt Island, Greenland, Four Island Point, Disko, Riskoll, Woman Islands, Black Hook, and Sandersons Hope. Much about the weather c
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Beautiful masthead in a rare title...
Item #211972
THE SUSQUEHANNAH CENTINEL, Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, 1818 This is a quite rare title of a newspaper which lasted for less than 2 1/2 years, and the very first newspaper in the small town of Montrose. Of particular interest is the very ornate & handsome masthead which features a nicely engraved heraldic eagle above which is a star-studded arch (see photo) with "Cent... See More
Changing The American Flag In 1818...
Item #211697
January 24, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 24, 1818. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is report on the talks of changing the look of the American flag. (SEE PHOTOS) Octavo-size in nice condition except for little staini... See More
Changing The American Flag In 1818...
Item #211527
January 24, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated January 24, 1818.
*Changing the American Flag In 1818
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is report on the talks of changing the look of the American flag. (SEE PHOTOS) Octavo-size in nice
... See More
*Changing the American Flag In 1818
This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related from different regions of America. Featured in this issue is report on the talks of changing the look of the American flag. (SEE PHOTOS) Octavo-size in nice
1818 James Monroe Acts...
Item #211292
April 14, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, April 14, 1818 On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield are three acts and one resolution, each signed in type: James Monroe, with one of the acts ...making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States.... Other news of the day includes: "Letter From The Hon. Jon Adams" "Skirmish with the Indians" and much more. Several ... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida... Seminole War...
Item #206499
July 11, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD July 11, 1818. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report of the capture of Pensacola Florida during the Seminole Indian war. Octavo-size in nice condition.
General Andy Jackson & the Seminole Indian War...
Item #206059
June 6, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 6, 1818
* General Jackson in Florida with the Indians
* Arbuthnot and Ambristie are executed
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the report headed: "Indian War" which includes: "....A party of the Tennessee volunteers amounting to near 50 arrived in this town [New Orleans]...from St. Marks. Gen. Jackson had discharged all his mil... See More
Capture of Pensacola Florida... Seminole War...
Item #206058
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated July 25, 1818. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is a report of the capture of Pensacola Florida during the Seminole Indian war. Octavo-size in nice condition.
Treaty With The Creek Indians...
Item #203642
March 7, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD March 7, 1818. This 16 page newspaper has interesting news of the day throughout. A lot of the news in this newspaper is government related. Featured in this issue is the text on a treaty with the Creek Indians. Octavo-size in nice condition.
General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
1818 Alexander Arbuthnot Court Martial..
Item #200019
December 15, 1818
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 15, 1818 On the ftpg. under "Arbuthnot" are the charges and specifications pertaining to Alexander Arbuthots court martial ordered by Andrew Jackson. Rubbing and some lite dirtiness does not affect this report.
Niagara Falls...
Item #152875
September 5, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1818 Pg. 2 has a brief item: "Falls of Niagara" noting: "The Projection called Table Rock, has...fallen in....the rock broke in pieces...and disclosed a great number of crystalline substances...". Also word that the "...elegant steam-boat Walk-in-the-Water will be ready for sailing this week...".
Small piece missing at the bo... See More
Item #153083
THE NEW YORK CITY-HALL RECORDER, New York, NY, 1818 A small-size publication primarily dealing with legal matters involving city hall. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures approximately 9x6 inches and contains about 40 pages.
Very early advertisement for a guitar...
Item #151073
January 31, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1818 This issue contains on the back page a rather small, classified-type ad with a small heading: "GUITAR" with the text of the ad reading: "For sale cheap--a new, elegant and superior toned English Guitar, together with instruction book, strings, etc. Inquire at the Centinel Counting Room".
Have you ever seen an earlier ad for a gui... See More
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