Jewish Holocaust... Nazi atrocities... Cold-blooded murder...
Item #653747
June 4, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 4, 1944 Page 6 has one column headlines: "POLE SAYS NAZIS PLAN SLAVE TOWN," "Reports 75,000-Acre Plot in Poland Even Contains Permanent Factories".
Page 4 has a one column headline: "Senators Appeal on Hungary's Jews" with subhead:"Foreign Relations Committee Pleads with People to Stop 'Cold-Blooded Murder' ".... See More
Commenting on the Maryland "Jew Bill"...
Item #653738
January 14, 1826
THE NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 14, 1826
* Maryland Jew Bill becomes law
Under the heading "Maryland" is a very nice editorialized report acknowledging the very recent approval of the "Jew Bill" which allowed--for the first time--Jews to hold public office in the state of Maryland. The report reads in part: "The affairs of our stat... See More
A college for African-Americans...
Item #653454
October 1, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, October 1, 1831 Within this issue is an interesting article headed: "Negro College" coming from New Haven,and the text beginning: "Our readers, no doubt, will be surprised at the caption of this paragraph & will wonder what we mean by 'Negro college'. We will inform them that we mean, without any jesting, to say that ther... See More
Letter to Washington re: his slaves... Thomas Paine letter...
Item #653293
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, October, 1797 Among the many articles under "Review of New Publications" is: "A Letter to the Infamous Tom Paine, in Answer to His Letter to Gen. Washington, by Peter Porcupine." this is followed by: "Expostulatory Letter to George Washington, of Mount Vernon, in Virginia, on His Continuing to be a Proprietor of Slaves, by Edwar... See More
Amistad slave ship...
Item #653264
October 9, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, October 9, 1841 See the photo below for the brief, back page report concerning the "Africans of the Amistad" slave ship. A few years ago Stephen Spielberg did a movie on the Amistad.
Other reports include: "Cuba & the Slave Trade", reports from Canada, "Letters of Ex-President General Andrew Jackson" includes one sig... See More
Charles Carroll presents a copy of the Declaration of Independence...
Early Texas, slavery, and Indian disturbances...
Item #653258
July 19, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 19, 1828 The front page has, "CHARLES CARROLL," which gives details of the last surviving signor of the Declaration of Independence presenting a copy of The Declaration to the mayor of New York City, along with a copy of a letter written in his own hand which states in part: "Grateful to Almighty God for the blessings which, through ... See More
The General Hunter emancipation proclamation controversy...
Item #653156
September 29, 1862
THE NEW YORK HERALD, September 29, 1862
* General David Hunter
* re. his emancipation Proclamation
* President Abraham Lincoln rebuffs
Although there is nice Civil War coverage on the front page, the best content is on page 4 where is found: "The Proclamation", "The Emancipation Manifesto of Gen. Hunter and the Counter Blast of the President", "Mr. Lincoln... See More
Opinion of Lincoln's Inaugural Address... Gold at Pike's Peak...
Item #653145
March 9, 1861
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 9, 1861.
* Abraham Lincoln the new President of the United States
* Several responses to his Inaugural Address
* Gold mining at Pike's Peak
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines inside that include: "The Border States" "Diplomatic Visit To Mrs. Lincoln" "Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural in New Orleans" "Effect Of The ... See More
Only American executed for slave trading... Three Civil War maps...
Item #653122
November 8, 1861
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, November 8, 1861 Pages 3 and 4 contain lengthy articles related to the conviction of the slave trader Nathaniel Gordon, who would become the only American citizen in U.S. history to be tried, convicted, and executed from activities related to the slave trade - quite historic.
Also of interest: The mid-section of the front page includes three Civil War maps ex... See More
Only American executed for slave trading... Map of Fort Donelson...
Item #653107
February 22, 1862
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 22, 1862 The dominant feature is the page 4 article: "A DEATH-BLOW AT THE SLAVE-TRADE," with subheads: "EXECUTION OF GORDON" and "HIS ABORTIVE ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE," which tell of the execution of Captain Nathaniel Gordon, who has the distinction of being the only American who was tried, convicted, & executed for being engaged in t... See More
Lincoln refuses to commute Captain Gordon's sentence... Ralph Waldo Emerson to lecture...
Item #653084
February 7, 1862
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 7, 1862 The most noteworthy item is found on page 3 under the heading, "LAW INTELLIGENCE," which is provides President Lincoln's warrant refusing to commute Captain Nathaniel Gordon's sentence - although he did provide a few weeks of delay. See images for details.
Of interest is also the front page, somewhat inconspicuous notice, which begins: "... See More
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg.... Afro-Latin American...
Item #653075
June 11, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 11, 1938
* Arturo Alfonso Schomburg death (1st report)
* Puerto Rican Rico historian - writer - activist
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "A. A. SCHOMBURG, 64, SCHOLAR, CURATOR" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and adv... See More
What is to be done with slaves once emancipated?
Item #653066
February 24, 1862
NEW-YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, NY, Feb. 24, 1862 Several columns on both pages 4 and 6 are dedicated to the potential problems surrounding the emancipation of the slaves. References to President Abraham Lincoln's comments made in his annual address as well as those made by Fredrick Douglass are woven in to the discussion. Should they be relocated to another location within the country, are shou... See More
Naval Medals of Honor awarded...
Bad treatment of captured slaves... term "slave pens" used...
Item #653036
April 24, 1863
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, April 24, 1863 The front page, under the heading, "Award of Medals of Honor to Seamen," includes as one of the listed recipients, James Buck, who would eventually have three naval vessels named after him). Also on the front page is, "The Maltreatment of Contraband (see last two images)," which tells of the bad treatment of captured slaves, and includes a... See More
President Lincoln repeals General Hunter's order (no. 11), which had emancipated slaves...
Item #653034
May 20, 1862
THE NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 20, 1862 Page one has, "Gen. Hunter's Emancipation Order," followed by, "Proclamation by the President declaring it to be null and void," which includes Hunter's original order, and President Abraham Lincoln's response. This was the controversial situation where Hunter pronounced slaves free in Florida, Georgia & South Carol... See More
Reporting the infamous beating of Senator Sumner by Rep. Brooks...
Item #653014
May 23, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1856 In the annals of Congressional history few events would prove as bazaar as the beating of Senator Charles Sumner on the floor of the Senate by Representative Preston Brooks. Many website provide the details, however in short, an anti-slavery speech by Sumner so enraged Brooks that he severely beat Sumner with a walking stick.
This... 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
Harriet Beecher Stowe takes England by storm - original London reports..
Item #652801
April 30, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England (3-issue set): April 30, May 14, & June 25, 1853
* Author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Harriet Beecher Stowe, takes London by storm
* Illustrations include her portrait and an award given to honor her accomplishment
The first publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," by Harriet Beecher Stowe, initially release in America, occur... See More
England celebrates Harriet Beecher Stowe & "Uncle Tom's Cabin"...
Item #652797
May 5, 1853
NEW YORK OBSERVER, May 5, 1853
* England celebrates Harriet Beecher Stowe & "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
* Treatment of Indians in California
Page 6 has under the title, "Reception of Mrs. Stowe in England," details concerning her trip to England - which includes the address made in her honor, and the response given by her husband on her behalf. Included is an intriguing ... See More
Charles Sumner's 1st major speech before the Senate...
Decries slavery - references "Uncle Tom's Cabin's" popularity as support...
Item #652796
August 27, 1852
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, August 27, 1852
* Charles Sumner's 1st major speech before the Senate (excerpts)
* Decries the Fugitive Slave Act - references public reaction to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as support
On August 26, 1852, the newly elected senator, Charles Sumner, in defiance of strenuous efforts to the contrary, delivered his 1st major speech before the Senate, taking over ... See More
In a Washington, D.C. newspaper - Charles Sumner's 1st major Senatorial speech..
References "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as support...
Item #652795
September 2, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, September 2, 1852
* Charles Sumner's 1st major speech before the Senate
* Printed in a Washington, D.C. newspaper
* Decries the Fugitive Slave Act - references public reaction to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as support
On August 26, 1852, the newly elected senator, Charles Sumner, in defiance of strenuous efforts to the contrary, delivered his 1st major speech b... See More
A shot across the bow of Uncle Tom's Cabin... President Fillmore's S.O.U. Address...
Item #652732
December 9, 1852
NEW YORK OBSERVER, December 9, 1852
* re: Uncle Tom's Cabin
* among the earliest of literary responses (same year)
* State of the Union Address - President Millard Fillmore
Pages 6 and 7 have the entire text of President Millard Fillmore's State of the Union Address, signed in block type, MILLARD FILLMORE. The text, in part, includes: "Besides affording to our own citizens a d... See More
"The House of Friends" - Walt Whitman's response to the (Fugitive Slave) Compromise of 1850...
Item #652603
June 14, 1850
THE NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1850
* Walt Whitman's "The House of Friends" - 1st appearance
* His response to Northern Democrats who supported the (Fugitive Slave) Compromise of 1850
Page 3 has the noteworthy poem from Walt Whitman (signed in type, WALTER WHITMAN), "THE HOUSE OF FRIENDS," which is the first appearance of this poem written as his response to No... See More
A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin"... Multiple reactions......
Item #652535
February 24, 1853
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., February 24, 1853
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the work in book fo... See More
Harriet Beecher Stowe matches reputation of Daniel Defoe (Robinson Crusoe)...
Item #652499
January 15, 1853
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, January 15, 1853
Page 48 has a portrait of "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, Author Of 'Uncles Tom's Cabin'," with related text beginning on 46 and continuing the the left of the portrait. The article states in part: "Of the personal history of this powerful writer, who has achieved a reputation entitling her to ranks with the au... See More
Exploring the pyramids of Egypt, with a foldout plate...
Item #652445
January 1, 1788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1788 Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Remarks on the Descriptions of the Pyramids of Egypt" which is very early on the exploration of the pyramids. King Tut's tomb was not breached until the 1920's. Included is a nice foldout plate with 5 views of it, which of which show interior chambers (see images). There is a "Let... See More
Harriet Beecher Stowe recognized... Adored in England... Honored at Stafford House...
Item #652442
April 6, 1853
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, April 6, 1853
* Harriet Beecher Stowe recognized for her contribution to the abolitionist cause
* "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
* Stafford House convention
Most are aware "Uncle Tom's Cabin", upon its release, was embraced by abolitionists but enraged most of those from the South and Northern supporters of slavery. However, few are aware that it was... See More
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" - Charles Dickens shares his thoughts...
Item #652440
November 10, 1852
NEW-YORK DAILY TIMES, November 10, 1852
* Charles Dickens review of Harriet Beecher Stowe's, "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
* Article from Charles Dickens' own publication
Most are aware "Uncle Tom's Cabin", upon its release, was embraced by abolitionists but enraged most of those from the South and Northern supporters of slavery. However, few are aware that ... See More
The historic Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia...
Item #652436
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1794 Within this issue is a lengthy discussion of one of the deadliest epidemics in U.S. history, one which eventually claimed just under 10% of the entire population of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (at the time the most populated city in the country). The cause of the epidemic is attributed to the incoming refugees resulting from the... See More
Detailed review of Les Misérables...
First printing of Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"...
Item #652426
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY, (Boston), July, 1863 * Nathaniel Hawthorne's "Chiefly About War Matters"
* an original, contemporary printing - 1st appearance
signed with the pen name "A Peaceable Man"
* same year review of Victor Hugo's, "Les Misérables"
When one thinks of Nathaniel Hawthorne, most minds are rightfully immediately drawn to his mas... See More
Result of the lawsuit concerning the Creole slave ship...
Death of Francis Scott Key, author of the "Star Spangled Banner"...
Item #652410
January 14, 1843
NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 14, 1843
The back page has the noteworthy but small report under the "death" reports noting: "Francis Key, esq. late U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, died suddenly whilst on a visit to his son-in-law, Mr. Howard, of Baltimore on the 12th instant. He was a man of a very high order of talent...He was author of the deserv... See More
A need to exalt the minds of slaves...
Item #652409
May 22, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 22, 1819 Inside has over 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 3" which begins with a proposition: "That it is true wisdom to exalt the minds of the slaves--to invest them with correct ideals of the moral duties, & encourage them in the acquirement of a qualified property."
Also in this issue: "Ce... See More
On the "mitigation of slavery"...
Item #652408
June 26, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1819 Over a full page is taken up with installment number 5 of the: "Mitigation of Slavery" which is continued discussion of a proposition which includes: "It is true wisdom to exalt the minds of our slaves--to invest them with correct ideas of the moral duties and encourage them in the acquirement of a qualified property." ... See More
On the "mitigation of slavery"...
Item #652402
June 19, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 19, 1819 Page 2 begins a 3 1/2 page article titled: "Mitigation of Slavery--No. 4" which notes near the beginning: "Having...satisfactorily accounted for the general inferiority of the black compared with white people, & shewn it to be morally impossible that they should possess any considerable degree of dignity of charact... 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
Missouri to join the Union...
Item #651851
July 7, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 7, 1821 An inside page has a nice article on the formal admission of Missouri to the union, prefaced with a document to the governor of Missouri signed by: John Quincy Adams, then Secretary of State, which notes: "...the honor of transmitting to your excellency an authenticated copy of the resolution of congress for admitting the sta... See More
Working towards the Maryland Jew Bill...
Item #651844
January 16, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 16, 1819 Under: "Rights of Conscience" is a report which ultimately led to the historic Maryland Jew Bill. Bits include: "...from...delegates of the state of Maryland appointed to consider the justice & expediency of extending to persons professing the Jewish religion, the same privileges that are enjoyed by Christians. This repo... See More
Last state-of-the-union address before the Civil War...
Item #651815
December 5, 1860
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 5, 1860 All of page 4 & a portion of pg. 5 are taken up with the: "President's Message" signed in type by: James Buchanan. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, the last before the outbreak of the Civil War. Given the period, there is much concerning the growing divisions between the North & South.
Following Buchanan's address... See More
Fugitive slave Charles Nalle... Rescued by Harriet Tubman...
Item #651773
April 28, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, April 28, 1860 Page 7 has a notable report headed: "Exciting Fugitive Slave Case in Troy" concerns the case of Charles Nalle, a rather notable fugitive slave. It begins: "At noon to-day U.S. Deputy Marshal Holmes arrested a colored man in this city, named Charles Nalle, as a fugitive from Virginia, the property of B. W. Hatesborough of Culpepper county...... See More
New Orleans during the Confederacy... Official report on the Battle of Manassas...
Item #651770
February 4, 1862
THE DAILY DELTA, Louisiana, February 4, 1862 Truly Confederate newspapers from New Orleans are very difficult to find, as Admiral Farragut entered the mouth of the Mississippi in mid-April, 1862 and finally took New Orleans on April 28. Shortly thereafter Benjamin Butler moved in and took control of the city, it surrendering without a fight. So "Confederate" issues from New Orleans... See More
From Lexington, Kentucky...
Item #651759
August 18, 1830
KENTUCKY REPORTER, Lexington, Kentucky, Aug. 18, 1830
An interesting & early newspaper with some nice illustrated ads inside. Page 3 has one of the better runaway slave ads we've offered, with much detail & a little engraving (see). Another ad: "Negroes, Household & Kitchen Furniture with Farming Utensils" for sale.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a bit irreg... See More
Item #651749
September 3, 1849
NEW ORLEANS WEEKLY DELTA, Sept. 3, 1849 The top of the front page has a nice travelogue-style article in a "Letter from Col. Clairborne concerning a portion of Louisiana. Also a: "Letter from Capt. Bender" which is interesting (see). "The Saratoga of Mississippi--A Real Watering Place--Customs of the Place--Enterprising Mules..." written from Mississippi Springs.&nbs... See More
Battle of Belmont, Missouri... re: Captain Nathaniel Gordon...
Item #651610
November 10, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, November 10, 1861
* Battle of Belmont, Missouri
* Captain Gordon convicted - appeals for a new trial
Among the front page one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE REBELLION" "Reported Landing of the Expedition" "The Rebels Drives Out of their Batteries on the Rappahannock" "Additional Particulars of the Battle ... See More
Letter from Lincoln to General Fremont...
Item #651597
September 15, 1861
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 15, 1861 Front page heads at the top of the first column from the early days of the Civil War: "The Rebellion" "Retreat of the Rebel Army to Manassas" "Grand Balloon Reconnoissance by General Smith" "Important Letter of the President to General Fremont" "Modification of the Proclamation with Regard to the Liberation of t... See More
John Brown's insurrection at Harper's Ferry...
Item #651594
October 23, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 23, 1859 The front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "Arrest of One of the Insurgents" which begins: "A man supposed to be Captain Cook was arrested here..." with this article followed by many more concerning John Brown's work at Harper's Ferry, including: "Gov. Wise's Speech on the Insurrection" "Arms T... See More
Harper's Ferry details... A plan for the abolition of slavery...
Item #651593
October 22, 1859
NEW YORK HERALD, Oct. 22, 1859
* John Brown's insurrection - invasion - raid
* Harper's Ferry, West Virginia
The top of the front page has: "The Harper's Ferry Outbreak" "More Views & Opinions of Old Brown--The Preliminary Legal Proceedings--Hot Pursuit of Bill Cook--Old Brown's History of Himself." Also included on the front page is: "Key... See More
The slave trade... William Wilberforce... General Wayne slaughters the Indians...
Item #651436
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1790 Included is an interesting article on an: "Apparatus of Humanity" with a related full page print captioned: "Apparatus For Communicating Heat to Bodies Apparently Dead" (see). Also a review of a new book: "The Slave Trade Indispensable; in Answer to the Speech of William Wilberforce". Further on under the he... See More
Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America...
Item #651434
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 * Map of Canada, Hudson Bay & other portions of North America
Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America." The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and "Huds... See More
Timely report of the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart...
Item #651432
December 1, 1791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1791
* Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart death (1st report)
Presented inconspicuously among other death reports is a brief yet very notable report on the death of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, ending with a prophetic comment: "At Vienna, Wolfgang Mozart, the celebrated German composer. by his death the musical world will sustain an irreparable loss... See More
See the article on collecting old newspapers...
Item #651360
October 14, 1844
ADAMS SENTINEL, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Oct. 14, 1844 Various items on the coming election with pg. 3 having a notice supporting Henry Clay for President. Other items: "The Prospect in Virginia" "Free Trade" "Old Newspapers" which is a neat item on the intrigue in reading them; "Slavery In Its Representative Character" and more. Some nice... See More
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