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Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
Item #653265
July 13, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 13, 1816 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 Massachusetts by some christian philanthropists to discourage war..." with most of the page taken up with the thoughts of Thomas Jefferson, signed in type by him: T... See More
Creating many cities in the Midwest... Liberating slaves...
Item #652931
July 4, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1818 A great issue on the beginnings of some notable cities in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois with an article headed: "The Public Lands" beginning: "...I proceed in this letter to give a brief account of the several land offices now in operation for the sale of the public lands in the states of Ohio and Indiana, and the adjoining territorie... See More
Ben Franklin, George Washington, Alexander Hamilton...
Item #652260
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, Sept., 1789* President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
This magazine is by famed publisher Isaiah Thomas. The first article takes over a full pg. & is titled: "Description of Charles River Bridge". The plate called for is not present. Other articles include: "Marriage Ceremonies Among the Tschouwasches, a Finnis... See More
Three issues with Thomas Jefferson letters...
Item #651446
April 23, 1808
A nice trio of issues, each containing within a letter signed in type by Thomas Jefferson. The Balance & Columbian Repository, Hudson, N.Y. Oct. 9, 1804; Portsmouth Oracle, N.H., April 23, 1808; Universal Gazette, Washington, Sept. 15, 1808. All complete, moderate wear, some period writing.
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
Much on the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #648583
January 2, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1799 Page 2 has a letter addressed to: "Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States" concerning being an elector for President, signed: "A Plain American". Pg. 2 also has much on the Napoleonic Wars, with: "Official Account of the Amputation of Another Limb of the French Monster" "From Gibraltar" "Buon... 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
* St. Clair's Defeat - Northwest Territory
* Battle of the Wabash River
* Native American victory
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--thou... 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
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
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.
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
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 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
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
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
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.
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
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. Actual dates vary within the years noted.
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.
The Presidential Series. Each Set Covers 7 Administrations!
Presidential Collection I
Item #180100
A seven issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson. This is set one of a 5 part collection.
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