Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...
Item #715112
March 12, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791
* United States Constitution amendment proposed
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More
The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...
Item #713731
August 07, 1790
(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790
The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).
• Unite... See More
Much on George Washington...
Item #712380
July 28, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790 Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.
Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of Georgia to Alexander M'Gillivrary, chief of the Creek Indian Nation, with his response signed: Alex. M'... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #707388
February 01, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For C... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...
Item #705730
May 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790 On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings in each state...", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson, plus a second Act conce... See More
On the historic Funding Act... Building the Cape Henry lighthouse... Much more...
Item #705729
October 06, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 6, 1790 The back page has not one, but two documents from the "Treasury Department" concerning carrying into effect the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government would assume the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
The back page also has a "Treasury Department" docum
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The back page also has a "Treasury Department" docum
On the death of Benjamin Franklin... John Adams' Discourses on Davila…
Item #705641
May 26, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 26, 1790 Given the death of Ben Franklin just the month prior, it is not surprising that page 3 includes a poem titled: "Dr. Franklin".
Pages 2 & 3 contain various discussions from "Congress". Also included is part of one of John Adams' Discourses on Davila (#VII), which was concluded in the following issue.
Four... See More
George Washington... Alexander Hamilton...
Item #705640
September 01, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 1, 1790 The top of the front page contains an Act of Congress, headed with a heraldic eagle & signed in type by the President: GEORGE WASHINGTON as well as by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, making this a nice issue for display.
Page 3 has a nice article on: "The President's Departure", on his way to Mount Vernon. He may not... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #705588
January 15, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 15, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796, in which the Charge of Speculation Against ... See More
Hamilton's historic plan for a National Bank...
Item #705541
December 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1790
* First Bank of the United States planning
* Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton
The front page has the" "Plan Of A National Bank, As laid before the House of Representatives of the United States by the Secretary of the Treasury, the 13th instant."
This was the very historic--and significant plan of Alexand... See More
Captured by Indians... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705539
September 25, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 25, 1790
* re. United States Funding Act of 1790
The back page has a "Proclamation" signed by the King of France: Louis.
The front page has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurre... See More
A eulogy on the life of Ben Franklin...
Item #705464
May 19, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 19, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin death funeral - eulogy
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with lengthy & very detailed discussion on: "Congress - House of Representatives" on the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column headed: "Notices Of Dr. Franklin" whi... See More
Bank of the United States is created...
Item #705462
March 02, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 2, 1791
* First Bank of the United States creation
* George Washington - John Adams & more
On the front page at the top of the first column under an engraving of an early version of the Great Seal of the United States is: "An ACT to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of the United States". The text of the act takes m... See More
Washington's Proclamation, with the Indian Treaty... Trumbull's famous portrait of Washington...
Item #705353
September 18, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Sept. 18, 1790
* President George Washington
Page 2 has a patriotic engraving of a heraldic eagle above a: "Proclamation" issued by the President warning citizens not to violate an 1785 treaty with the Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw Indians, signed in type: G. Washington.
Following this text are the full Articles of the treaty t... See More
Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...
Item #705328
March 19, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798
* 18th century American original
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the g... See More
Front page Act of Congress by George Washington...
Item #705137
May 08, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 8, 1790
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington as President. The act is headed with a nice... See More
Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #705134
September 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790
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* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790
Proclamation by Washington & Jefferson... Judaica related ad...
Item #705132
March 23, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 23, 1791
* President George Washington
* Thomas Jefferson - Indians
The entire front page is taken up with a continuation of the: "New Revenue Law". Page 3 mentions the President setting off for a tour of the South intending to visit the Carolinas & Georgia. Page 3 also has: "A Proclamation" concerning tra... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #705067
February 02, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 2, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice headed: "Treasury Dep... See More
Three Washington documents & one by Hamilton...
Item #704965
September 08, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 8, 1790
* President George Washington
* Alexander Hamilton notice
The back page has a nice Act of Congress "...for the relief of disabled soldiers and seamen lately in the service of the United States..." headed by an engraving of a heraldic eagle & is signed in type: George Washington.
There are also two addresses to the Pr... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #704924
April 17, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 17, 1794
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
Given that Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-... See More
On the funeral of Benjamin Franklin...
Item #704869
April 28, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 28, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin death FUNERAL
Almost half of the front page is taken up with a wonderful article headed: "Dr. Franklin" followed by a quote: "When an eminent man dies, it is worth while to enquire into the causes which conducted him to eminence..." The report goes on to heap praise on the late, ce... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #704631
February 10, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 10, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including three illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams...
Item #704528
April 02, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 2, 1791
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Two Acts of United States Congress
The front page has reporting on: "The Bank Bill under Consideration".
The back page has two Acts of Congress headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in block type by: George Washington, Thomas Jef... See More
Death of Ben Franklin...
Item #704390
April 24, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 24, 1790
* Benjamin Franklin death (1ST REPORT)
Our records indicate it has been over 12 years since we have been able to offer a newspaper with some report on the death or funeral of Ben Franklin. Such issues have been very elusive.
The back page has a very notable--and early--report headed datelined at "Philadelphia, April 20, 1790... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Adams, and Jefferson...
Item #703809
April 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790
* Act of Congress re. North Carolina's Western lands
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year.
Over half of page 3 is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "...a ... See More
Very interesting letter from a "negro" in defense of his race...
Item #703800
March 03, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 3, 1790
* Letter No. IV by "Rusticus"
* "Africanus" a free black - Negro
* African Americans - integration ?
On the front page. under "Congress" is the recent business conducted by the House of Representatives. Much is on Madison's second speech in opposition to Hamilton's report on public credit &... See More
Letters to Washington & Franklin... Discussing the census...
Item #703798
February 24, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Feb. 24, 1790
* President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
Half of the front page is taken up with reports from: "Congress - House of Representatives" which includes talk on: "...the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. -- Mr. Madison's motion for a discrimination under consideration...", carrying over to take al... See More
North Carolina ratified the Constitution... New lighthouses...
Item #703785
January 06, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, January 6, 1790
* United States U.S. Constitution
* North Carolina ratification (last)
* Post "Bill of Rights" acceptance
Page 3 has a report of a tour through South Carolina with mention of Columbia & Cape Fear, including: "A light house is now building on Cape Fear which it is expected will be finished in about ... See More
Seven documents signed by George Washington...
Item #703772
December 02, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 2, 1789
* President George Washington
* John Adams - U.S. Congress
The back page contains six Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by the President & Vice President: George Washington & John Adams.
Also an address from Dartmouth College to the President, to which he responded with a letter signed: George Washington. And ... See More
Debating where the permanent Capital should be... Death of the President's mother...
Item #703751
September 09, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 9, 1789 Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress in the House of Representatives..." with considerable debate on the Judicial Bill.
Half of page 2 (and some of page 3) are taken up with discussion in Congress headed: "Debate on the Subject of Foxing the Permanent Seat of Government" which ... See More
Renaming a Cabinet position to Department of State... Using Webster...
Item #703748
August 26, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 26, 1789
* From the 1st year of George Washington's presidency
* United States government (Congress) in it's infancy
Over a full column on the front page is taken up with a "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress" from the very first year of the federal government, continuing to take all of page 2 & some of page 3.
I... See More
1789 creation of the Department of War...
Item #703746
August 19, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789
* Creation of the Department of War - Defense
* Beginnings stages of the federal government
* President George Washington signing
A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War. This was the "Sixth Act of the Legislature ... See More
The near-final version of the Bill of Rights, printed just ten days before the final version...
Item #703727
September 23, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, September 23, 1789
* U.S. Senate version of the "Bill of Rights"
* United States Constitution - Amendments
Printed in their entirety on the front page are the twelve proposed Amendments to the Constitution, to be known as the Bill of Rights. But note this version is slightly different from the final version that would appear in the Oc... See More
First state-of-the-union address by George Washington... In American-made clothes...
Item #703726
January 09, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 9, 1790
* 1st President George Washington
* First State of the Union Address (SOTU)
A very significant issue, as page 3 contains George Washington's very first state-of-the-union address, taking over a full column and signed by him in type: G. Washington.
His address reflects upon the first year of the Presidency, beginning a traditio... See More
A landmark issue in American history: Washington's Thanksgiving Day Proclamation...
Item #703723
October 07, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Oct. 7, 1789 The front page begins with arguably one of the most significant Presidential Proclamations of the post-Revolutionary War era: Washington's Thanksgiving Day proclamation dated October 3, 1789. An extremely notable Proclamation to have on the front page of the newspaper that was the mouthpiece of federal government.
In issuing his Thank... See More
Coins of the United States... Letter signed by George Washington...
Item #703711
July 04, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 4, 1789 This newspaper was the "mouthpiece" of the federal government, certainly evident by the considerable reporting on discussions in Congress from this first year of its existence.
Some of the discussion is for creating the Treasury Department.
Most of the front page is: "ON the COIN of the UNITED STATES" which is i... See More
House of Representatives' version of the Bill of Rights...
Item #703196
August 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789
* U.S. Congress version of the "Bill of Rights"
* United States Constitution - Amendments
* Presidents George Washington & John Adams
This is a very significant issue, as page 2 contains an early version of the historic Bill of Rights.
As a brief history, the Constitution was signed in September 1787 and sent to t... See More
First printing of the first Census Act...
Item #703187
March 10, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790
* The Census Act of 1790
* Very first U.S. census
The nation's capital was in New York City at this time, so it is of great significance that close to half of the front page is taken up with the very first printing of: "An ACT Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the United States".
This was th... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #703186
July 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 7, 1790
* President George Washington
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress
Most of the middle column on page 2 is taken up with three Acts of Congress, all headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and each signed in type by George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
Much of page 3 is taken up with reports from Congress. Pag... See More
John Hancock on the front page... Creating the State Department...
Item #703185
June 17, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 17, 1789
* John Hancock message
* U.S. Department of State
This is just the 19th issue of this very famous newspaper which was the mouthpiece of the new federal government.
Over one-third of the front page has the: "Message of the Governor of Massachusetts..." signed in type: John Hancock, in which he comments on his recent... See More
Two documents from Alexander Hamilton...
Item #701740
January 20, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 20, 1790 Over half of page 2 is taken up with: "Summary View of the Report of the Secretary of the Treasury..." submitted to the House on January 14.
This is a very notable report--this being s "summary view" of a very lengthy document--concerning the topic of public credit. The full document is considered one of the greatest ... See More
Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...
Item #701210
November 25, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789
* Benjamin Franklin re. slavery - slaves
* Newly elected President George Washington
It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".
This is an extremely notewor... See More
Washington accepts the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Army...
Item #701169
January 22, 1799
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 22, 1799 Certainly the most notable item is the page 3 letter signed in type: Go. Washington, in which he accepts the position of Lt. General and Commander-In-Chief of the United States Army.
It is a lengthy letter and Washington would hold this position until his death seventeen months later. He participated in the plan... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #699010
December 20, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pag... See More
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #698611
January 05, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 5, 1798
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents..... See More
A Thomas Jefferson letter from 1779...
Item #688705
June 07, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803 Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.
Jefferson responsible for attacks upon Washington & Adams...
Item #688622
November 04, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1802 Page 2 has a letter which is very critical of Thomas Jefferson, ascribing to him attacks upon Washington and Adams.
The front page has a lengthy ad for the sale of a book: "Life of General Washington..." with much detail.
Four pages, good condition.
Just a three cent reward is offered...
Item #684733
September 07, 1799
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 7, 1799 various news reports of the day inside with the front page taken up with ads. Among them is a reward advertisement at the bottom of the front page: "Three Cents Reward" for a runaway servant girl, with description. Included is: "...proud, bold and impudent, a noted lyar..." which perhaps deval... See More
Reward ads for desertion from the military...
Item #684722
July 15, 1799
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, July 15, 1799 Various news of the day including some naval reports on relations with France. There are two: "Twenty Dollars Reward" ads for deserted soldiers with much detail.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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