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United States elects its second President...
Item #651428
May 1, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, May, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Certainly the most notable content is under: "American News" where there is quite detailed accounting of the election process. It begins with a Philadelphia dateline of Feb. 8 and reading: "In Congress. The Speaker informed the House teat the hour was... See More
Thomas Jefferson on African colonization...
Item #649040
April 19, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 The most interesting article is: "African Colonization" which is introduced by: "The following is an extract of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson..." datelined at Monticello, Jan. 21, 1811, and signed by him in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Other items are: "Life of Fulton", being Robert Fulton; nearly half a p... See More
President Madison on the Embargo... Andrew Jackson & others...
Item #647654
July 2, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1814 The first 3 pages are taken up with a lengthy: "Report On The Fisheries" including a full front page chart, with notation that it is "By Thomas Jefferson". Inside has 6 1/2 pages of "Events of the War" concerning the on-going War of 1812. Among the subheads and reports are: "The Army" which... See More
The Battle of the Wabash...
Item #647250
December 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1791 Page 2 has a significant report which includes: "The Western Expedition--and its issue--occupy all our thoughts...The Indians charged our troops, tomahawk in hand, and must have suffered considerably from the bayonets of our troops--though their loss cannot be ascertained. It is said Gen. Scott with 5000 Kentucky volunteers has reached Fort Jeff... See More
Thomas Jefferson to the merchants of Philadelphia...
Item #645895
October 18, 1793
THE MORNING HERALD, London, Oct. 18, 1793
* Thomas Jefferson
The bkpg. has a letter to the the merchants of Phila. from the Secretary of State signed in type: T. Jefferson, which concerns the problems with pirating on the high seas (see). Following this is the response of the merchants of Philadelphia.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Item #645070
September 10, 1798
THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, Sept. 10, 1798
* Post Revolutionary War refugees
* Thomas Jefferson & John Adams
Most of the first column is taken up with: "An ACT for the Relief of the Refugees from the British Provinces of Canada & Nova Scotia" who were Loyalists leaving America after the Revolutionary War, signed in ty... See More
Thomas Jefferson signs an Act of Congress concerning the Embargo...
Item #644917
January 23, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 23, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
Most of the ftpg. middle column has: "An Act" of Congress relating to the Embargo, signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
The Thomas Jefferson/James Callender controversy...
Item #643693
October 8, 1804
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine, Oct. 8, 1804
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Published in Maine 16 years before it became a state. Over half of the ftpg. is filled with content on the James Callender/Thomas Jefferson controversy, the former considered a bit of a "scandalmonger" at the time. An article begins: "The proceedings of Mr. Jefferson's... See More
Counting the electoral votes: Jefferson is elected President...
Item #643683
February 27, 1805
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 27, 1805 Page 3 contains a nice & detailed report on the formal announcement of the election of Thomas Jefferson as President: "...The president of the senate then broke the seals...the first of which was handed to the teller...who took down in writing the number of the votes of each state--the amount of which was as follows:... See More
Creating the District of Columbia...
Item #643379
January 27, 1791
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1791
* Creating Washington D.C. - seat of government
* President George Washington & Thomas Jefferson
The entire first column on page 2 is taken up with a very historic document: "A Proclamation" in which Maryland & Virginia both offered to cede to the United States land upon which the capital would be cr... See More
Presumed votes for President... Death & funeral of Philip Schuyler...
Item #640446
November 27, 1804
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Nov. 27, 1804 Page 3 has an interesting item: "Enigma, To Be Solved by Political Wiseacres - Who shall be our Next President?" with a chart by state and the presumed votes for "Clinton" for "Jefferson" and for "Federal Candidate".
An entire page is taken up with: "Osage Indians" which... See More
Jefferson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #640434
November 20, 1804
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Nov. 20, 1804
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* Early 19th century original
Nearly two pages are taken up with the state-of-the-union address of the President headed: "President's Message", signed in type: Th. Jefferson. A portion of his address deals with the new Louisiana Territ... See More
Jefferson signs an Act of Congress concerning the Embargo...
Item #639319
January 19, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 19, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
Over half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress regarding an embargo, signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.
Congratulations to Jefferson upon leaving the White House...
Item #639318
April 24, 1809
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Retires from presidency & public life
The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, nice condition.... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson & Adams...
Item #638802
March 30, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 30, 1801
* President John Adams
* Acts of Congress
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a huge chart of "Prices Current" for various goods. Page 2 contains three Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by President John Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Five Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson & Adams...
Item #638801
March 25, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 25, 1801 Page 2 contains five Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by President John Adams, and Vice President Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.
Letter from President Thomas Jefferson...
Item #638782
December 26, 1808
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 26, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page2 & 3 contain a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, being an: "Answer of the President of the United States to the Young Republicans of Pittsburgh and Its Vicinity" regarding those who step forward: "...to support them with your lives and fortunes & of the disregard of inco... See More
Dividing the Louisiana Purchase into two districts...
Item #638774
April 11, 1804
NEW YORK HERALD, April 11, 1804
* Thomas Jefferson act of Congress
* Louisiana Erected into Two Territories
* Temporary Government Established
Most of page 3 is taken up with: "AN ACT Erecting Louisiana into Two Territories & Providing for the Temporary Government Thereof." signed at its conclusion by the President: Th. Jefferson. By this Act of Congress the Louis... See More
Jefferson's books purchased by the Library of Congress... The capital rebuilds...
Item #638718
November 4, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 4, 1815 Inside: "Books--Jefferson's Library" is a nice article concerning his private collection which was purchased by the Library of Congress to act as its foundation following destruction by the British during the War of 1812. It includes: "...The obliging & liberal manner in which Mr. Jefferson allowed us the free use of ... See More
Jefferson to expand the military...
Item #638614
July 15, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Act of Congress to expand military
* From our nation's capital
The ftpg. begins with an uncommonly detailed "Fifty Dollars Reward" ad for the runaway "Negro John" slave (see). Most of a pg. 2 column has; "An Act" of Congress: "Authorizing the President of the ... See More
Jefferson grants pardon to deserters from the Army...
Item #638580
October 23, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson pardon
* United States Army deserters
Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President concerning those: "...who have deserted from the army of the United States...has become sensible of their offense & are desirous of returning to their duty, a full pardon is hereby proclaimed...as sh... See More
Four Thomas Jefferson documents...
Item #637385
May 12, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, May 12, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
The ftpg. has 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. Also on the ftpg. is: "A Proclamation" concerning bringing Henry Whitby to justice, concluded on pg. 2 where it is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Determining the weight of our cent and half cent...
Item #637075
January 30, 1793
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1793
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Act of Congress re. coins
* Early United States currency
The front page contains a brief yet quite historic "Act of Congress relating to the change in the weight of the half cent and full sent, titled; "An Act to Amend an Act entitled, 'An Act E... See More
Jefferson's proclamation concerning deserters...
Item #632160
October 28, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 28, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Proclamation to Army deserters
The front page features a Proclamation on Army deserters which is signed in type: TH: JEFFERSON and James Madison, Sec'ry of State. Other news, illustrated ship ads and advertisements of the day are within this issue as well.
Four pages, some foxing & light staining, generally... See More
1774 anti-Amercian liberty attack....
Mention of Thomas Jefferson's Summary View...
Item #629209
November 26, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 26, 1774
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* Mention of Thomas Jefferson's Summary View...
* Stephen Arnold... William Draper...
The ftpg. has an item from Providence, Rhode Island, which mentioned in part: "...advice that a mob was raised consisting of some hundreds of people who threatened, & were hourly expected to come to destroy sa... See More
6 front page script signatures of John Adams...
Item #628697
February 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 24, 1798
* Presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are six "Acts", each signed in script type: John Adams & in block type: TH: Jefferson (see). One of the acts allowed for compensation "...to the door keeper of the Senate, and his assistant; for their services duri... See More
Jefferson becomes ambassador to France... General Clark on an expedition to New Orleans...
Item #628270
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1794 * Thomas Jefferson
* George Rogers Clark
The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. A few include: "Description of the Great Pyramid in Egypt" "Customs & Opinions of the Moors" "Voluntary Sacrifice of an Indian Warrior for his Son" &... See More
Unusual group obituary....
Item #623658
February 15, 1810
BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 15, 1810 Page 3 has a very unusual obituary prefaced with a statement that says: "Seldom have we had to record so melancholy a catastrophe as that which follows. To see our fine army of 2000 men reduced to nothing in so short a space of time, has cast a gloom over the people, who naturally ask, ‘What calamity is to assail us next?’ " After this is a... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #622661
June 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1798
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* (2) Acts of Congress
Most of the last column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. One is for erecting light houses and the other is for purchasing ships. The front page also ... See More
Thomas Jefferson is sued...
Item #621171
June 6, 1810
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 6, 1810 A page 2 report from "Virginia" datelined "Richmond, May 23, 1810" says: "We are informed, that in the progress of the 'action of trespass on the case' brought by E. Livingston against Thomas Jefferson, the Federal Court for this district, has ruled the plaintiff to give security for the costs, as is customary in such ... See More
Tomahawks... Cherokees... Mrs. Crockett...
Item #620513
February 14, 1793
CONCORD HERALD, New Hampshire, Feb. 14, 1793 On page 2 under "South of the Ohio" is a report about an Indian attack in Jefferson County (Ky.) on the Little Pigeon in which three women & two children were killed "...with tomahawks and a war club....". Also word that "a Mrs. Crocket" & eight children were killed on the frontiers of Georgia by Cherokees.
O... See More
Governor Sullivan as Minister of Starvation...
Item #619630
May 21, 1808
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Rhode Island, May 21, 1808 Page 3 has; "Practical Construction of the Embargo". A satirical pg. 3 item begins: "An extraordinary missive from President Jefferson to Gov. Sullivan, appointing him Dispenser of Favours, and Minister of Starvation for Massachusetts, has appeared..." (see).
Four pages, nice condition.
Jefferson's offer to "restock" the Library of Congress...
Item #616961
October 29, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 29, 1814 Most of page 2 is taken up with an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Library - Mr. Jefferson's Offer of Congress of His Library" a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, datelined Monticello, Sept. 21, 1814. It begins: "I learn from the newspapers that the vandalism of our enemy has triumphed at Washington over s... See More
Missouripolis the capital of Missouri...
Item #610528
August 19, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 19, 1820 Inside has four pages concerning the; "Missouri Question--Speech of Mr. Darlington, of Penna." The back page has a brief yet interesting item on: "Missouri" which notes: "The constitution was adopted by the convention of the 17th...A place on the Missouri river, near the mouth of the Osage, is fixed upon as the permanen... See More
Celebrating the 4th of July...
Item #610524
July 1, 1820
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 1, 1820 The entire front page is an editorial headed: "Independence" concerning the upcoming anniversary of the 4th of July. Some great reading, with one paragraph beginning: "Nearly all the great actors in 1776 have made their exit to another & a better world, but some venerable men yet remain to bless our land with their presence...... See More
Two Acts preparing for war...
Item #607694
June 23, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 23, 1798 The back page has most of a column taken up with two Acts of Congress, headed by a engraving of a heraldic eagle, one to: "enable the President...to Procure Cannon, Arms and Ammunition..." and the other: "To Authorize the President...to procure to be purchased or built, a number of small vessels to be equipped as gallies or otherwis... See More
Two Acts of Congress concerning the military...
Item #607450
June 9, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 9, 1798
* Early U.S. military
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an address: "To the President of the United States" from the military, followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: John Adams. Page 2 has a letter to Adams also followed by his: "Answer" signed: John Adams. The back page has an Act of Congress: ... See More
Four Acts of Congress signed by Adams & Jefferson...
Item #607448
February 17, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Feb. 17, 1798
* Thomas Jefferson & John Adams
Pages 2 & 3 have a stack of 4 Acts of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in type by John Adams as President and Th. Jefferson as Vice President.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Creation of the Department of the Navy...
Item #606775
June 20, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 20, 1798
* United States Navy created
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Act of Congress
A very significant issue, as the front page contains the Act of Congress which formally established the Department of the Navy.
The United States Navy can trace its history back to 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continental Na... See More
A letter to Thomas Jefferson...
Item #605350
November 10, 1801
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 10, 1801 About half of the front page has a lengthy letter: "To the President of the United States - Virginian, No. IV".
Four pages, very nice condition.
Cabinet positions in Washington's new government include John Jay as first Chief Justice...
Item #597508
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1789 Among the articles are "Experiments on Forcing Inflammable Air From Coal Mines" "Mr. Mitchell's Invention for Saving Lives" and near the back are over 4 pages with much details on an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France" and there is also a bit of news headed: "America" which det... See More
18th century Philadelphia....
Item #595759
February 3, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER--EXTRA, Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 1794 This is a single sheet "extra" edition, completely filled with: "Papers Relative To Great Britain, Being the Second Part of the Message of the President of the United States; Consisting of the Correspondence of Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Pickney, etc." which is continued from an... See More
Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
Item #582173
July 13, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 13, 1816
* Jefferson and Adams letters on war
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice full page article headed: "Peace and War" which concerns: "A society has been established in ... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559604
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1802-1803 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy. Nice condition. The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you will receive, but actually dates vary within the years noted.... See More
Oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States...
Item #559596
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, 1809-1810 A lot of eight issues of the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. Each with occasional foxing; otherwise nice. Great to have from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The image shows the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the specified time-frame.... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559591
BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1808-1809 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. The photo shows an example of the look and condition of the issu... See More
Thomas Jefferson in 1808....
Item #217564
August 30, 1808
THE BALANCE, Hudson, New York, Aug. 30, 1808
* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
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* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
Robert Fulton 1807 Invention....
Item #215318
July 23, 1807
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 23, 1807
* Robert Fulton invention
Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec. of War and others "...attended at Ft. Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day. Other news of the day in
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* Robert Fulton invention
Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec. of War and others "...attended at Ft. Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day. Other news of the day in
Yellowstone expedition of 1819....
Item #211509
June 30, 1819
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 30, 1819.
* 1819 Yellowstone Expedition
A pg. 2 report from Jeffersonville says: "The U.S. Steamboat, Western Engineer, passed this place...on her way up the Missouri. There also passed on the same day, and were piloted over the falls, 9 keels, containing part of the expedition to the Yellow Stone under the command of Col. Atkinson, Capt. Fo... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #180083
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
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