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PRESIDENT THOMAS JEFFERSON Inauguration Inaugural Address 1805 Boston Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394068105917
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805 * President Thomas Jefferson * Inauguration - inaugural address Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which takes nearly two columns. One portion includes: "...I know that the acquisition of Louisiana had been disapproved of by some, from a candid apprehension that the enlargement of our territory may endanger its union. But who can limit the extent to which the federative principle may operate effectively? The larger our association, the less will it be shaken by local passion... See More
Creating DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA George Washington Early Government 1791 Magazine
eBay Auction Item # 394082593860
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1791 * Creating the District of Columbia * Early United States government * President George Washington Over 3 1/2 pages are taken up with a: "Description of Cape Cod & the Country of Barnstable", continued in a future issue. Also: "Picture of Jamaica" which curiously begins: "Jamaica is the dunghill of the universe; the refuse of the whole creation...a shapeless pile of rubbish...", then it gets worse, taking 1 1/2 pages. Near the back over 5 pages are taken up with "Abstract of the Proceedings of Congress" which includes some interesting discussion on who would replace the President & Vice President. Other interest discussion as the federal government structure was stil... See More
Nice THOMAS JEFFERSON State of the Union Address w/ Lewis & Clark 1805 Newspaper
eBay Auction Item # 394081667185
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE REPERTORY, Boston, Dec. 13, 1805 * President Thomas Jefferson * State of the Union Address * Lewis & Clark's Expedition A fine issue has more than half of the front page & a bit of page 2 are taken up with Thomas Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation. Within the address Jefferson reflects upon the events of the past year and needs for the coming year, which includes mention of current relations with Indians. He also makes reference to the Louis and Clark Expedition with: "A state of our progress in exploring the principal rivers of that country, and of the information respecting them hitherto obtained, will be communicated so soon as we shall receive some further relations which we have reason sh... See More
GEORGE WASHINGTON John Adams & Thomas Jefferson Act of Congress 1790 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 394032552921
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 26, 1790 * President George Washington * John Adams & Thomas Jefferson * Act of Congress signed in type One-third of the front page is taken up with early reports from Congress, carrying over to pg. 2. The middle of page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning establishing federal judicial courts in Rhode Island, signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, and headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. Keep in mind that New York was the nation's capital at this time. Over half of page 3 is taken up with reports from Congress. Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, a bit of foxing, very nice condition.
THIOMAS JEEFERSON Presidential Letter re. Dedicated Book 1805 Boston Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 374023567437
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1805 * President Thomas Jefferson Page 2 has a letter signed in type by Th. Jefferson, concerning a book "Dictionary of Elegant Essays" dedicated to him. Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner, good condition.
President JOHN ADAMS Thomas Jefferson Sign Acts & Increase Sumner 1798 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373981526519
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798 * President John Adams acts of Congress * Thomas Jefferson and Increase Sumner The front page features 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 for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians. Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in script type by the governor: Increase Sumner. Page 2 has an: Important Message" signed in script: John Adams. Four pages, nice condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Proclamation re British Armed Warships 1807 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373976030715
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE REPERTORY, Boston, July 10, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson. It relates to the ongoing troubles in Europe and America's situation & specifies that: "...all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain, now within the harbours or waters of the United States, immediately & without any delay to depart from the same..." with much more. Four pages, nice condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Message to United States Congress 1809 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393986101021
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 26, 1809 * President Thomas Jefferson Page 2 contains a "Message" to Congress concerns relations with Europe. It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, good condition.
ILLINOIS TERRITORY James Monroe Signs STATEHOOD Joins the Union 1818 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373105949773
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1818 * Illinois statehood The front page has a rather inconspicuous report headed: Journal of 15th Congress" noting in part: "...Messrs. Hunter of R.I. and Edwards and Thomas took their seats this day. The two latter represent the new State of Illinois, the law to admit which into the Union has been signed by the President...The Union is now composed of Twenty-one States...". Edwards and Thomas were the first two Senators from the new state of Illinois. The ftpg. also has a lengthy: "Letter of Mr. Jefferson" datelined from Monticello & signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, some damp staining, good condition.
AFRICAN AMERICAN COLONIZATION Thomas Jefferson Letter Signed 1817 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393936197191
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 * President Thomas Jefferson * African American colonization 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 page on: "The Shakers" "Cherokee Warriors" "Franklin's Correspondence" and much more. Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, foxing, otherwise in nice condition. As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politic... See More
Edmund-Charles CITIZEN GENET AFFAIR Thomas Jefferson & France 1793 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373925442294
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, January 9, 1794 * Citizen Genet affair * Edmund-Charles Genet * Thomas Jefferson Part of the font page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with letters between Thomas Jefferson (two signed in type by him) and Citizen Genet, ambassador from France, concerning what is known as the Citizen Genet Affair, whereby the U.S. tried to maintain a stance of neutrality in the troubles between France & England. Four pages, handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, bit of light damp staining, good condition.
President JOHN ADAMS & V.P. Thomas Jefferson Act of Congress 1800 U.S. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373887316799
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1800 * President John Adams * Thomas Jefferson The front page has an entire column taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally rejoined at the spine, nice condition.
Thomas Jefferson USS BOSTON VS BERCEAU Quasi-War U.S. vs. France 1802 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373869607506
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK EVENING POST, Oct. 11, 1802 * USS Boston vs Berceau * Single ship action - naval * President Thomas Jefferson Page 2 has over 2 columns taken up with the USS Boston vs. the French Corvette Berceau affair. Included is the: "President's Message" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, tears at the margins, some light damp staining.
Early 19th Century LITCHFIELD CT Connecticut w/ Thomas Jefferson 1807 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373869606656
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WITNESS, Litchfield, Connecticut, Feb. 25, 1807 * Thomas Jefferson Page 2 has a brief letter signed by: Th. Jefferson, concerning a claim by a Frenchman against the United States. Four pages, some wear at margins & a few archival mends.
DESERTERS of the United States Army THOMAS JEFFERSON Pardons 1807 Old Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373851095395
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson pardons * United States Army deserters The ftpg. has much on the continued High Treason trial of Aaron Burr & 2 others. 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 shall, within four months...surrender themselves to the commanding officer..." signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, some period stray ink marks, nice condition.
JAMES BOWDOIN Politician 2nd Governor of Massachusetts DEATH 1790 U.S. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373851094487
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1790 * James Bowdoin death * 2nd Governor of Massachusetts The front page has: "Mr. Bowdoin" being a brief report announcing the death of James Bowdoin, a former Massachusetts governor and scholar, plus the "Order Of Procession" for his funeral. A page 3 report from "Philadelphia" says the President was about to leave Mt. Vernon "...on his return to the seat of government." Also word about the arrivals of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Also a great item from King James concerning the evils of smoking. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, some discrete archival mends near the spine.
JOHN ADAMS & Thomas Jefferson Letters on War 1816 Salem Massachusetts Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393820568577
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, July 13, 1816 * Thomas Jefferson and John Adams * Letters re. war The front page has a column taken up with a discussion concerning thoughts on war, mostly being: "Mr. Jefferson's Answer" to the topic, datelined at "Monticello, Jan. 29, 1816" and signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson. The top pf pg. 2 has: "Mr. Adams' Answer" to the same, signed: John Adams. Four pages, nice condition.
Early WASHINGTON D.C. Description & President Thomas Jefferson 1802 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393791989687
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1802 * President Thomas Jefferson * Early Washington D.C. description The ftpg. has an interesting description of the: "City of Washington" noting in part: "...an enumeration of the houses in the city...there were then 666 habitable houses, of which 255 were brick...that 13 brick & 14 wood houses more would be finished by the 15th Nov. 1801...". Page 2 has "An Address to the President of the United States" by people from Maine, with: "The President's Reply" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, nice condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON Presidential Message re Amercian Military Forces 1808 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373784909215
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 1, 1808 * President Thomas Jefferson * Message re. military forces Page 2 has a message from the President to Congress, with his concern about rising tensions in Europe which may affect America, and with thoughts of raising additional military forces. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, some creases, good condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Monticello Letter re. the EMBARGO ACT 1813 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373784909075
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 22, 1813 * Thomas Jefferson and the Embargo Act Page 3 has a bit from a Jefferson letter, datelines at Monticello, noting in part: "No man on earth has a stronger detestation than myself of the unprincipled Tyrant who is deluging the continent of Europe with blood...", presumably about Napoleon Bonaparte. Pg. 2 also has a lengthy editorial against the: "Embargo" and the work of Jefferson. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, handsome masthead, good condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON Note re. Military & Aaron Burr 1807 Washington D.C. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393504260155
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson Page 2 has a letter from the "Washington County Militia" or Pennsylvanian concerning troops raised for the militia, followed by a note of thanks from the President, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Pages 2 & 3 contain a very lengthy: "Portrait Of Aaron Burr, No. 1" of what must have been a series. Extremely detailed and taking nearly 4 columns of text. Four pages, some period notations to page 3, good condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON Aaron Burr Acts of Congress United States Navy 1803 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393502208209
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 31, 1803 * Thomas Jefferson * Acts of Congress * United States Navy Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with 33 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, and the Vice President: Aaron Burr. One is for; "Making an Appropriation for the Support of the Navy of the United States...". Page 3 has a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, his accepting the honor of being named an associate by the National Institute of the Arts & Sciences of France. Four pages, close-trimmed at the top of the ftpg. affects the top of the title, binding slits at the blank spine, generally good condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON President Proclamation re. England Tensions 1807 U.S. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373682409760
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 15, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson. It relates to the ongoing troubles in Europe and America's situation & specifies that: "...all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain, now within the harbours or waters of the United States, immediately & without any delay to depart from the same..." with much more. Four pages, nice condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Washington D.C. Land Sale for Debts 1802 NY Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373651538459
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NEW YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 26, 1802 * President Thomas Jefferson * Washington D.C. land sale Page 2 has an interesting letter to Congress from the President concerning the city of Washington, more specifically the money that is due to Maryland and the measured sale of land in the city to meet it debts, etc. It is signed in type: Thos. Jefferson. Four pages, a piece from the spine does not touch this letter, damp staining near the margins, two small holes near the top.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Type Signed Letter on European Affairs 1803 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393445897964
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1803 The top of the front page has a letter from the President relating to America keeping out of the troubling affairs in Europe, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson. Four pages, nice condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON (2) Acts of Congress 1807 Washington D.C. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373650826979
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson The first column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, archival repair at the top of the blank spine, nice condition.
GEORGE WASHINGTON John Adams & Thomas Jefferson Act of Congress 1794 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373632080072
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 22, 1794 * George Washington * John Adams * Thomas Jefferson The front page has an entire column taken up with an Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate the Claims to Invalid Pensions" signed at its conclusion by: Go. Washington, as well as John Adams and Th. Jefferson. Page 3 has a: "State Paper" signed in type by the President: Go. Washington, concerning relations with France. Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON United States Senate Farewell to Turn President 1801 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373616089780
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, March 12, 1801 * Thomas Jefferson's Senate farewell * About to become U.S. President Page 3 begins with a report from Washington noting: "On Saturday last, Mr. Jefferson, the President elect...pursuant to a custom which has prevailed...declaring that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate should execute the office of President...in case of the death of both the President and Vice President, retired from the chair of the Senate. Previously to his leaving the chair he made the following pertinent, judicious, conciliating and affectionate address." What follows is Jefferson's address to the Senate on his taking leave of that position to soon take the oath as President. It is signed in typ... See More
THOMAS JEFFERSON Presidential Letter re. Book 1805 Hartford CT Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393321512857
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 15, 1805 * President Thomas Jefferson Page 2 has a letter signed in type by: Th. Jefferson, concerning a recent book themed on science being dedicated to him. Four pages, very nice condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON United States Secretary of State Signed in Type 1792 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373457998394
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1792 * Thomas Jefferson before presidency Page 3 has a report headed: "The Secretary of State" which includes a letter signed by him in type: Tho. Jefferson. Other news of the day & a wealth of advertising. Four pages, some scattered foxing, good condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Act of Congress re United States Navy 1807 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393110014360
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 14, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson * Act of Congress re. U.S. Navy The top of the ftpg. has an Act of Congress authorizing appropriations for the U.S. Navy, signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. This is followed by an article: "The Next President". Four pages, nice condition.
JEFFERSON CITY Becomes Missouri Capital & Rev. War Veterans $$$ 1822 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393085330642
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 23, 1822 * Jefferson City, Missouri becomes capital * American Revolutionary War veterans Inside has a report headed: "Mexico" which begins: "The direct news from Mexico...is that the whole kingdom has declared independence & sworn to maintain it...A provisional government is in operation & in the latter part of the month of December delegates to a general convention were appointed in all provinces to meet in Mexico to form a constitution..." with more. The front page has an article headed: "Thomas Jefferson" carrying over to page 2 where is a letter signed by him: Th. Jefferson, datelined from Monticello, Jan. 26, 1822. Includes a: "Law of the United States" is: "An act to... See More
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Losing Virginia Popularity 1802 Hudson NY Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 393075058427
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 6, 1802 * President Thomas Jefferson * Losing popularity in Virginia ? Over a full page is taken up with an interesting letter: "To my Fellow Citizens of Richmond" signed by: James Rind. It is prefaced with: "Mr. Jefferson is said to be losing his popularity in Virginia as fast as he acquired it, and the following address from a gentleman, who was formerly amongst his greatest admirers, & who is the most respectable of the party in...Richmond, is a full proof that the report has good foundation...". Another page has: "By a treaty recently concluded between his Catholic majesty and the first Consul, SPAIN CEDES to FRANCE the POSSESSION OF LOUISIANA...", a ste... See More
TREATY OF AMIENS French Revolutionary Wars France & G.B. SIGNED 1802 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373322319873
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BALANCE, & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 25, 1802 * Treaty of Amiens signed * French Revolutionary Wars * Joseph Bonaparte & Marquess Cornwallis An inside page has: "Definitive Treaty" which is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace Between the French Republic, the King of Spain, and the Batavian Republic...and his Majesty the King of the United Kingdom..." It consumes 2 pages & is signed in type: Bonaparte, Cornwallis & others. This was the Treaty of Amiens which temporarily ended hostilities between France and the United Kingdom during the French Revolutionary Wars. Also a message from President Thomas Jefferson signed in type. Other news as well. Eight pages 9 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON Proclamation for Neutrality in Napoleonic Wars 1807 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373322313545
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807 * President Thomas Jefferson proclamation * America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain now within the harbours or waters of the United States, immediately & without any delay to depart from the same...". This is in response to the Leonard-Chesapeake Affair (see), and to be followed by a formal embargo enacted by Congress. Four pages, minor foxing and slightly irregular at the blank spine, good condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Letter Type Signed Mississippi River 1803 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373284492759
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1803 * President Thomas Jefferson * Mississippi River Navigation Page 2 has a letter of reply from the President to the state of Ohio concerning issues relating to the navigation of the Mississippi River. It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Mention of a ship Hannah: "...seized...at Wilmington, N.C. for having received on board 7 negroes at Cape Francois and landed them at Savannah, Ga. for sale." Four pages, minor archival mend near the top of page 2, nice condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON United States Secretary of State Signed in Type 1792 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392953759971
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792 * Thomas Jefferson before presidency Beginning on the ftpg. and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archival mends at the margins.
(3) President THOMAS JEFFERSON Acts of Congress Signed in Type 1808 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392952341235
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 15, 1808 * President Thomas Jefferson * (3) Acts of Congress signed The front page has over half a column taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase. Four pages, good condition.
UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION North Carolina Ratifies Ratification 1789 Magazine
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373186056253
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1789 * United States Constitution * North Carolina ratification * Albany, New York The issue begins with a full page: "Description of the City of Albany" (plate is lacking). Other items include: "Memoirs of The Bastille"; a very interesting & detailed: "Letter III - Letters from a Pennsylvanian on his Travels Into the Eastern States..." which takes over 5 pages; a full page chart: "Table Exhibiting an Account of the Progress of Grain from the Market to the Mouth"; the continued: "History of the American War" which takes over 4 pages; "Cautions Against the Burial of Persons Supposed Dead" & more. At the back is: "The Chronicle" with various "foreign intelligence". Inclu... See More
(3) THOMAS JEFFERSON Letters re. Controversial John Jay Treaty 1794 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373138643711
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794 * Thomas Jefferson letters * re. John Jay Treaty The ftpg. has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, some foxing, irregular at the blank spine with a small piece missing, good condition.
THOMAS JEFFERSON Letter re. Foreign Naval Impressment 1793 American Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392884122532
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 9, 1793 * Thomas Jefferson letter * Military impressment Page 3 has a: "Proclamation" from the French foreign minister concerning France's presence in America. Also a letter to the merchants of Hartford concerning impressment of American ships and men by foreign powers, signed in type: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State. Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few discreet archival mends at margins, very nice condition.
President THOMAS JEFFERSON Letter re. Relations w/ France 1804 U.S. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392879717236
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1804 * President Thomas Jefferson * Letter re. France relations Page 2 contains a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, which concerns relations with France. Four pages, an archival mend on pg. 2, some smudges inside, generally nice.
Early 19th Century w/ THOMAS JEFFERSON Letter Signed 1803 Boston Mass. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373084127770
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: BOSTON GAZETTE, June 13, 1803 * Early 19th century * Thomas Jefferson The entire front page is taken up with a huge chart of: "Wholesale Prices Current at Boston" with prices to hundreds of staples, etc. Page 2 has: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones" concerning money Jefferson owed. Included is a letter from him datelined: "Monticello, 29th April 1799" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Four pages, good condition.
AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR Closing Moments George Washington 1782 U.S. Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373050979211
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782 * American Revolutionary War closing events * George Washington & Thomas Jefferson The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have blocked up the Chesapeake & landed 8000 troops, they can condescend to think it very well if Lord Cornwallis should be lucky enough to effect his escape back to New York." Further on: "The important dispatches that are hourly expected to arrive from Lord Cornwallis will, no doubt, enable government to form a decisive opinion as to the probability or improb... See More
Early ERIE CANAL Hudson River to Lake Ontario & Erie PLANNING ? 1812 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373048933249
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 21 (1812) * Early Erie Canal planning ? Year was omitted in the masthead but documents inside are dated 1812. Of interest is over half a page headed: "The Grand Canal" being the famous Erie Canal, with thoughts concerning its construction and its great value to the country, this being 5 years before construction would begin. One bit notes: "...that the project of making a canal communication from the Great Lakes to Hudson river is by far the most important that has heretofore been presented to any of the the United States..." which proved to be very true. Included is an 8 page "Supplement" issue which begins with a letter inviting Thomas Jefferson to be a member of the "Society... See More
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA Creation Thomas Jefferson Signed Letter 1821 Newspaper
eBay Fixed Price Item # 392775281876
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 15, 1821 * Thomas Jefferson on founding the University of Virginia Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this institution by Jefferson & others. A significant letter on the creation of the University of Virginia (see photos for portions). This letter takes nearly a full page. Among the other reports in this issue are: "Annual Treasury Report" "Kentucky" "Affairs at Pensacola" and "Commerce with Sweden" This issue is complete in 16 pages, measures about 6 1/4 by 9 1... See More
1801 Reuben Etting First Jewish American Appointed #2 in Jewish-American History
eBay Fixed Price Item # 373029575910
Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 * Extremely Historic! * First Jewish American Appointment to a federal position * A significant report for any Judaica collection It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable. It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. This report--likely not found in many newspapers of the time--notes this appointment under the heading: "Appointments by the President of the United States". The website JewishPost.com has a list of 20 si... See More
Historic FUNDING ACT OF 1790 Congress George Washington Signs 1790 Old Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790 * United States Funding Act of 1790 * President George Washington signs * Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. This was the very historic Funding Act of 1790 which was passed on August 4, 1790 by the United States Congress to address the issue of funding of the domestic debt incurred by the individual colonies during the Revolutionary War and when they were in confederation before the organization of the federal government. By the Act the new federal government a... See More
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY John Adams Formed Creation 1798 Newspaper
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Offered is an original, historic, & collectible old newspaper: THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 20, 1798 * United States Department of the Navy creation * Thomas Jefferson & John Adams forms 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 Navy. Soon after the end of the Revolutionary War the ships were sold & the Continental Navy was disbanded. Later when trouble erupted with pirates Congress created the "Naval Act of 1794" which resulted in the first six frigates (only 3 initially authorized to be completed). With troubles brewing with England & France & the "Quasi-War", ... See More
JOHN ADAMS & Thomas Jefferson (2) Acts of Congress & Letters 1798 Old Newspaper
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Shown is an original & historic old newspaper, offered to enhance your collectible interest: 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 notes that John Adams was elected president of the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Page 2 has two letters signed in type by John Adams, in response to letters to him from the towns of Wells and Concord, Mass. Four pages, some light staining, generally nice condition.
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