Runaway slave advertisements from 1839...
Item #662436
July 25, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, July 25, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisements
A front page notice offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see)
Page 2 has a even more interesting ad headed: "Five Hundred Dollars Reward" which has descriptions of 4 runaway slaves. (see) Unusu... See More
1839 Runaway slave ad...
Item #662143
July 24, 1839
THE GLOBE, City of Washington, July 24, 1839
* Runaway slave advertisement
A front page notice offers a $400 Reward for a runaway "negro man" and a "mulatto boy" with a description of each and details about the reward. (see) Unusual to have an ad such as this from out nation's capital.
Other news and advertisements. Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.
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Letters between General Howe & Ben Franklin...
Item #661839
February 18, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* Benjamin Franklin & William Howe
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead... See More
Extremely lengthy coverage of Mormons & the Indians...
Item #661026
July 8, 1858
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 8, 1858 The ftpg. has two full columns of text under the headings: "Interesting From Utah" "Preparations of the Army for the March on Salt Lake City" "Provisions Plenty & Transportation Ample" "The Burning of the Supply Trains in October--Other Mormon Outrages" "Interesting Particulars of Capt. Marcy's Trip to New ... See More
The 1st African-American slave to formally practice medicine...
Item #660785
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), January, 1789 * James Derham, esteemed and promoted by Dr. Benjamin Rush - 1st African American (and slave) to officially practice medicine
* Thomas Fuller - an uneducated slave with incredible mathematical ability
* Reflections upon Lexington & Concord
The most noteworthy article begins on page 61 under the heading, "At a meeting of the ... See More
The Civil Rights Bill is "the law of the land"...
Item #660781
April 11, 1866
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 11, 1866
* Civil Rights Bill becomes law
* Post Civil War - slavery
Under "XXXIXth Congress: is a tiny heading: "The Civil Rights Bill" with brief text. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
Slaver Erie captured... Nathaniel Gordon....
Item #660684
September 27, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 27, 1860
* Slaver ship Erie
* Captain Nathaniel Gordon
Page 7 has one column headings: "Activity In The Slave Trade" "Capture of Two More Slavers--The Erie and Storm King" "Nearly Fifteen Hundred Negroes Found on Board" (see photo).
This slaver Erie has historical significance as the Captain, Nathaniel Gordon, is only American sl... See More
Death of Mrs. Lincoln's Confederate brother: great reporting in this title...
Item #660665
May 7, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio May 7, 1862 By far the most fascinating report is on the back page headed: "Mrs. Lincoln's Brother Dead". He was a Confederate soldier, and nice to find the report in this title as it reads in part: "...died on the battle field of Shiloh...was a gallant private in the Crescent regiment & died in defence of his country against the hire
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Lincoln's post-Gettysburg annual message and his Proclamation...
Item #660633
December 10, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1863 From the midst of the Civil War with front page column heads including: "The President's Message" "Proclamation of Freedom Maintained" "Number of Slaves in Government Service" "Important Proclamation to the Rebels" "Plan for Reconstructing Southern States" which carries over to the back page.
Over half of ... See More
Much on Lincoln as he heads to Washington...
Item #660625
February 18, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 18, 1861 Among the front page column heads are: "Arrival of President Davis at Montgomery" "Southern Rights and Institutions to be Maintained at All Hazards" "The Southern Confederacy".
Page 4 has much on Abraham Lincoln, including many comments on the editorial page concerning his trip towards Washington, and with one paragraph begi... See More
With a map of Savannah...
Item #660620
April 3, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 3, 1862 Among the column heads on the Civil War on inside pages are: "The War For The Union" "The Deportation of Slaves" "The Operations Near Savannah" "Official Report of Flag Officer Dupont" "The Rebels Utterly Demoralized" "Weak Stand by Ashby's Forces".
Page 6 has a map at the top headed: "Situa... See More
Rare Confederate title reports on the siege of Vicksburg, just before its fall…
Item #660591
July 2, 1863
CAROLINA SPARTAN, Spartanburg, South Carolina, July 2, 1863 A rare Confederate title to say the least. The front page begins with some nice reporting on the siege of Vicksburg with reports headed “From Vicksburg” which include some over optimistic thoughts: “…that perfect confidence prevails among our men. They are fully able to hold Vicksburg as long as they have an... See More
John Anderson the fugitive slave... "headsman of the Tower" will not be replaced...
Item #660540
March 9, 1861
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 9, 1861 “The Fugitive Anderson” on page 3 is about John Anderson, the famous fugitive slave who escaped to Canada evading the pursuit of bounty hunters. While on the run he killed a farmer who intended to legally recapture Anderson and send him back into his master’s custody. Anderson lived and worked in Canada West from 1854 to A... See More
1856 "Bleeding Kansas"...
Item #660321
May 31, 1856
NEW YORK DAILY TIMES, May 31, 1856
* Bleeding Kansas
* Missouri border invasion
* War on slavery
Page 3 has a report headed: "THE KANSAS WAR" "Further Particulars of the Attack on Lawrence" and more (see) which is concerning the trouble in Kansas over the slavery issue.
Eight pages, a little spine wear, nice condition.... See More
William Gannaway Brownlow & the Negroes...
Item #660168
May 25, 1867
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 25, 1867
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* Tennessee governor - anti-slavery abolitionist
The front page has a article headed: "Gov. Brownlow Addresses the [Blacks]" (see) Also front page reporting on the ongoing American Indian Wars.
Complete with all 8 pages, good condition.
Jefferson Davis' speech in Columbia...
Item #660150
October 7, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Oct. 7, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "President Davis in Columbia" "The President's Speech in Columbia" which is quite lengthy; "The Successes of Forrest" "Highly Important From Georgia--The Movement in Sherman's Rear" "Fighting In Louisiana" and more.
Complete as a s... See More
President Jefferson Davis addresses his Congress...
Item #660134
November 8, 1864
THE CHARLESTON MERCURY, South Carolina, Nov. 8, 1864 Among the front page reports on the Civil War are: "Glorious Achievements of Forrest's Horse Marines" "Yankee Army News" "The Tennessee Valley Campaign" "The President's Message" in which he presents to his Congress an optimistic view of the war's progress.
Some war items on the bkpg. bu... See More
District of Columbia emancipated... Battles of Shiloh & Apache Pass...
Item #660122
April 17, 1862
NEW YORK TIMES, April 17, 1862 The most noteworthy content is found on the back page: "Important Message of the President to Congress" "The Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia" "The Bill for that Purpose Signed by the President" with the full text of the document included, signed in type: Abraham Lincoln.
This Act ended slavery in... See More
"Mitigation of slavery"...
Item #659987
January 1, 1819
(lot of 8 issues) NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, 1819
* Slavery in America
* Emancipation hopes
Here is a group of eight issues of this title, each containing an installment of an editorial entitled the "Mitigation of Slavery".
In the "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 1 (May 8, 1819 issue) Hezekiah Niles, the editor and publisher of this title, explain... See More
re. African slave trade...
Item #659797
May 6, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 6, 1860
* African slave trade - Kongo
* re. Slaver Storm King escape
* Indictment of officers
The back page has a report headed: "The Slave Trade In New York" "The Escape of the Alleged Slaver Storm King...." (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, a few printing flaw near beginning the mentioned report (see), otherwise nice.... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt...
Item #659766
September 23, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Thoughts on buying Texas from Mexico, in 1829...
Item #659561
September 19, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 19, 1829 The ftpg. has an item: "Texas" which begins: "Many rumours have been afloat as to a project entertained by the executive to acquire the Mexican province of Teas by purchase or in exchange for other lands...". An interesting item in light of the Texas war for independence less than 7 years later.
Also within: "New... See More
1860 presidential campaign...
Item #659005
October 1, 1860
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 1, 1860
* William H. Seward campaigning out West
* Abraham Lincoln about to become president
Page 5 has one column headings : "Senator Seward In Missouri And Kansas" "Senator Seward On Slave Labor" (see)
Complete in 8 pages, a little spine wear, generally good.
1831 Ad for "Nat Turner's Confessions"...
Item #658869
November 28, 1831
UNITED STATES TELEGRAPH, Washington City, Virginia, Nov. 28, 1831
* Confessions of Nat Turner
* Slave insurrection fame
Page 3 has an ad stating that a business has for sale, "The Confession's of Nat Turner". (see)
Turner was the leader of the famous slave insurrection in Virginia that occurred in September of 1831. Describes the "Confessions" as those "volunta... See More
South Carolina... Terms of re-acceptance into the Union...
Item #658741
June 25, 1865
THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 25, 1865.
* Terms for re-acceptance into the Union
"Interview of the South Carolina Delegation with President Johnson", "The President Talks Plainly To Them", "He Tells Them South Carolina Cannot be Represented in Congress Until Her People Admit that Slavery is Dead", "It Must be Prohibited in Th
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* Terms for re-acceptance into the Union
* South Carolina
"Interview of the South Carolina Delegation with President Johnson", "The President Talks Plainly To Them", "He Tells Them South Carolina Cannot be Represented in Congress Until Her People Admit that Slavery is Dead", "It Must be Prohibited in Th
George Washington Carver death in 1943...
Item #658436
January 6, 1943
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 6, 1943
* Dr. George Washington Carver death
* Black scientist & educator
* Born into slavery
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "CARVER, SLAVE WHO BECAME A SCIENTIST, DIES" with subhead and small photo of Carver. First report coverage on the death of George Washington Carver.
Complete with all 30 pages, light toning at the margins, s... See More
1859 Slavery in the South...
Item #658342
May 18, 1859
THE NEW YORK HERALD, May 18, 1859
* Southern slavery - slaves
* Pre Civil War convention
Page 4 has an interesting reporting headed: "The Southern Convention" "The Opening Of The Slave Trade" and more. Text takes up over 8 columns.
Other news of the day. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.
New weapon is created... A stowaway slave case...
Item #657929
October 15, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 15, 1836 Content includes: "Another Slave Case" concerning a runaway slave (see photos); "War In Florida" with the Indians; "The Hindoo Exhibition" and more.
The back page has: "New Weapon" with the report stating: "We have been...shown one of the most awfully destructive weapons, made by gen. Houston&#... See More
Death of Buonaparte... Slavery... Norway... Coins...
Item #657927
August 25, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 25, 1821 The top of page 2 has a report with small head: "Napoleon Bonaparte" which begins: "The reported decease of this man is confirmed by an arrival at Boston from Liverpool. The particulars have been received direct from St. Helena...He died on the 5th of May after an illness of six weeks, the last two weeks only considere... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 8, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
The Mormon war ends... Mormons to dissolve the church?...
Item #657696
October 26, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 26, 1844
Over a full column is taken up with a report with a small head: "Illinois. The Mormon war" which is mostly taken up with a letter which begins: "The war is ended and the troops are en route for home. This day the Governor held a treaty with the individuals against whom writs had been issued for being engaged in ... See More
Joseph Smith defies authorities...
Item #657694
August 27, 1842
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 27, 1842 An inside page has an article: "Illinois" with subhead: "The Mormons" which notes: "...for the persons of Joe Smith and O. P. Rockwell, states that the proper authorities have as yet been unable to comply with the demand. the proper writs were issued by Gov. Carlin...They found Smith & Rockwell & ser... See More
General Andrew Jackson and the Seminole Indian War...
Item #657649
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 patriotic spirit in Boston...
Item #657562
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 19, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has a report on the funeral of the Prince Edward, Duke of York & Albany, which includes a graphic representation of the funeral proceedings. As the younger brother of King George III he was the presumptive heir to the throne until George II had a son. He was buried in Westminster Abbey.Following t... See More
Indian Troubles at Wounded Knee...
Item #657511
February 7, 1891
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, February 7, 1891 The front cover of the issue features a full page illustration entitled "Hard Luck". Inside the issue are: half page "The Recent Indian Troubles in South Dakota"; full page "Scenes in the United States Senate During the Debate on the Fair Elections Bill"; full page "The Recent Indian Troub... See More
Early anti-slavery newspaper with fine content......
Item #657510
June 5, 1846
THE HERALD OF FREEDOM, Concord, New Hampshire, June 5, 1846 A semi-monthly anti-slavery newspaper done by Nathaniel Peabody Rogers. (see hyperlink for much on him & the newspaper) Articles included are "Opinions about the War"; "The Mexican Story"; "Slave Insurrection" and more.
Four pages, lite foxing, otherwise in nice condition.... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... Death of Kit Carson?
Item #657394
July 18, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 18, 1848 This newspaper contains on page 3 reports from the "House of Representatives" and includes the results of a vote to suspend the rules concerning a resolution to allow a postal route bill to be disposed of, listing all those who voted "Yea" and "Nay". Within the "Yea" list is "Lincoln" (s... See More
Obvious bias against the Mormons: a very early report...
Item #657362
June 1, 1831
HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Northampton, Mass., June 1, 1831
* Among the earliest of reports to be had
* re. "Book of Mormon" (bible)
* Latter Day Saints movement
The earliest Mormon report we've found in a popular newspaper title is the July 16, 1831 issue of "Niles Weekly Register" which we are currently offering for $370.
This issue pre-dates that report by 1 1/2 m... See More
Census report from New Jersey...
Item #657330
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1749 Nearly a full page is taken up with charts showing the population of New Jersey in 1738 and 1745. Included among the columns are those labeled: "Male Slaves" "Female Slaves" and "Total of Slaves" (see). There is also a chart of those: "Buried in the several Burying Grounds of Philadelphia", column
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The Non-consumption agreements...
A rare Virginia Gazette, by a woman publisher...
Item #657157
August 25, 1774
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, August 25, 1774
* Very rare Colonial Virginia title
* 18th century Woman publisher
This was one of three separate newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Of very special note is this newspaper was: "Printed By Clementina Rind" as noted in the masthead, she being one of just a few ... See More
Re: the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Rare mention of 'Africans' (living in Boston) holding a special day of thanksgiving...
Item #657040
July 13, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 13, 1812 In addition to multiple acts signed by President James Madison, and multiple War of 1812-themed reports, page 3, under "THANKSGIVING," has a rare mention of "The Africans in Boston" (African Americans?) holding a day of thanksgiving commemorating the abolition of the Slave Trade. Details of a related march are provided, with th... See More
End of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...
Item #656896
July 21, 1865
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 21, 1865
* Rare anti-slavery title by William Lloyd Garrison
* End of 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment
* African American - colored troops
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
T... See More
1940 attempt to overthrow the U.S. government fails...
Item #656865
January 15, 1940
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Jan. 15, 1940
* Terrorist plot to overthrow the United States government
* Dramatic headline... weapons seized
* The radical group: "The Christian Front"
The front page has a 3-line banner heading: "It Didn't Happen Here! G-MEN BLAST REVOLT PLOT!," with subheads: "A Conspiracy Fails," "12 Congressmen 'Marked for Death'... See More
Interesting articles on slavery....
Item #656850
November 6, 1857
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 6, 1857 Page 2 has over half a column headed: "Reopening of the Slave-trade the Only Means of Securing the Power of Slavery" being a lengthy letter by L.W. Spratt of Charleston. This is followed by: "Kansas and Its Relation to This Subject--Political Power of Slavery" which was a very contentious issue in Kansas at this time.
Eight pages, bitr irregu... See More
A pro-South newspaper in the North...
Item #656724
November 12, 1862
THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1862 Among the articles within are: "Rats Leaving a Sinking Ship" "Meanness of Abolitionism--How Soldiers are Treated Who Fight for Their Country" "Resistance to Tyrants is Obedience to God" "Letter From Ex-President Buchanan" "War News of the Week"
Eight pages, nice condition.
Described as "The H... See More
The non-negro slave trade...
John Hancock rallies the patriotic spirit... A rare newspaper from Williamsburg...
Item #656722
March 10, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 10, 1775
* John Hancock and the Massachusetts Bay colonists - calls for a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God
* Rare mention of the non-Negro slave trade
* Georgia agreement - the Continental Association
* Virginia troops commended
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three ne... See More
The Denmark Vesey slave revolt... The slave trade...
Item #656654
September 7, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1822 Pages 9-11 have much regarding Denmark Vesey and the "Servile Conspiracy in South Carolina," which has a report of the Denmark Vesey slave revolt.
Note: Denmark Vesey was a former slave who purchased his freedom and then planned what would have been one of the largest slave rebellions in the United States. Word of the... See More
Coffee, slaves, coins produced at the Mint...
Item #656650
August 10, 1833
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 10, 1833 Among the articles within: "The Indian Character" "Emigration To Canada"; a full page on: "Product & Consumption o Coffee" "and a detailed account from the: "Mint of the United States" with charts of the number of each quotes produced, etc (see); "Harbors on Lake Erie" and &q... See More
The South reacts to the Emancipation Proclamation...
Item #656607
October 7, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 7, 1862
* Emancipation proclamation - Southern reaction
* Abraham Lincoln's famous address
The first column of the front page is taken up with interesting reactions in the South to the Emancipation Proclamation with heads: "Interesting From The South" "Important Action in the Rebel Congress on President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation&... See More
On West Virginia becoming a state...
Item #656593
December 10, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 10, 1862
* West Virginia becoming a state
Although this issue was printed during the midst of the Civil War and contains a wealth of reporting on the war, the most significant item is the discussion concerning West Virginia becoming a state, with front page heads including: "FROM WASHINGTON" "The Admission of West Virginia" "Mr. Con... See More
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