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Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #700506
November 16, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1808 On the front page under: "Congressional Journal" are reports from the second session of the Tenth Congress, that describe the business of the House of Representatives, including the protocol in which the Congress received the Annual Message of the President.
Hereafter is the "MESSAGE" from the President to the Congress, taking 2 1/2 co... See More
First issue published...
Item #707934
September 07, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 7, 1811 This was the first issue published: "Vol. 1 No. 1" as noted in the masthead. The entire front page is taken up with: "The Editor To The Public" in which he details what the newspaper is to be about. Page 10 has a chart of: "Total Expenses, Of the War for Independence with a Statement of All the Troops in the Continental S... See More
Publisher with an interesting life... Indian hostilities...
Item #707490
October 27, 1811
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 27, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subsequently... See More
Success of General Hull in Canada, and more on the War of 1812...
Item #707962
August 01, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 1, 1812 Much from the early months of the War of 1812 including: "British Navy--American Station" being a chart of their ships commanders, and size; "North-Western Army" which is a nice letter beginning: "When the army came to the foot of the rapids of Maumee river, governor Hull not having received intelligence of the decla... See More
Nice reports on the War of 1812...
Item #709888
November 28, 1812
BOSTON PATRIOT, Nov. 28, 1812 Page 2 has: "Copy of a; Letter form Com. Chauncey to the Sec'y of the Navy" datelined from Sacket's Harbor in which he notes his military exploits and ends with: "...The officers & men under my command are all extremely anxious to meet the enemy. We cannot command success, but we will endeavor to deserve it."
Most of a column is ... See More
Battle of Tallushatchee... Much on Wilkinson's St. Lawrence campaign...
Item #695199
November 30, 1813
THE WAR, New York, Nov. 30, 1813 Could any other title better define the focus of this newspaper?
The front page begins with: "A Proclamation" by the governor of Vermont. The front page also has: "Victory Over The Creek Indians" which begins: "We have retaliated for the destruction of Fort Mims..." with more, signed in type by: Andrew Jackson, carrying over to ... See More
Two more victories over the Creek Indians...
Item #703070
February 22, 1814
THE WAR, New York, Feb. 22, 1814 Most of the front page is taken up with: "Fifth Victory Over the Creeks" as well as: "Sixth Victory Over the Creeks".
Notable content inside includes: "Failure of Our Arms on the Northern Frontier" which is prefaced with a "Message" signed in type: James Madison and which includes documents signed by H. Dearborn and Jo... See More
Many, many letters between the Secretary of War and Harrison & Hampton...
Item #706099
February 25, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Feb. 25, 1814 The front page has correspondences between the Secretary of War and General Wilkinson. Inside has more on correspondences concerning the war, several datelined at Fort George and Sackett's Harbor. Also: "Great News" announcing Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians.
The back page has a very lengthy account: "Another Vic... See More
British capture Washington, D.C: one of the very best of accounts...
Item #707290
September 28, 1814
THE STAR, London, England, Sept. 28, 1814 Taking fully half of the front page is the very historic reporty of the capture of Washington, D.C., by the British during the War of 1812.
Taken from the 'London Gazette Extraordinary', the is signed: Rob. Ross, Major-Gen. and begins: "My Lord--I have the honour to communicate to your Lordship, that on the night of the 24th instant, a... See More
British account of the capture of Washington and Castine...
Item #708212
December 07, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1814 A wonderful issue has almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the War of 1812.
Included are: "British Official Account of the Capture of Washington" which is very detailed and takes most of the front page with several subheads and letters. Also of significance is a full column on: "British Account of the Capture of Cas... See More
British account of the capture of Washington and Castine...
Item #708274
December 07, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1814 A wonderful issue has almost the entire front page is taken up with reports on the War of 1812.
Included are: "British Official Account of the Capture of Washington" which is very detailed and takes most of the front page with several subheads and letters. Also of significance is a full column on: "British Account of the Capture of Cas... See More
From the closing weeks of the War of 1812...
Item #708866
December 13, 1814
THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Dec. 13, 1814 This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
Content includes several reports "From the South" on the actions of General Andrew Jackson around Pensacola; "Privateer General Armstrong" which takes over a full column; "Correspondence of the Secretary of War & General Winder" which ta... See More
Detailed history on the troubles in the Mediterranean...
Item #708000
April 27, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 27, 1816 The first 4 pages are almost entirely taken up with: "Naval History - Account of the Operations of the American Squadron under Commodore Decatur, Against Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli", in their region where there had been on-going problems with piracy.
This is followed by 1 1/2 pages on: "The Mediterranean" being a det... See More
Five laws of the United States and a Proclamation...
Item #709843
May 25, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 25, 1816 Inside has over a full page taken up with five "Laws of the United States", most dealing with military affairs, and each signed in type by the President, James Madison, and H. Clay, Speaker of the House. Also: "A Proclamation by the President of the United States" concerning an act for granting bounty land to Canadian vo... See More
An interesting title...
Item #698744
January 20, 1819
THE BLACK DWARF, London, Jan. 20, 1819 A satirical, radical newspaper that began in 1817. An eight page issue, never-trimmed margins, 8 3/4 by 11 inches, very nice condition. An interesting newspaper for the title alone.
The Jew Bill... Striving for equal rights for the Jews...
Item #709909
May 29, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 29, 1819 and March 5, 1825 A pair of issues on the passage of the Maryland "Jew Bill".
May 29, 1819 issue: Certainly the best content is full text of the speech presented by of H.M. Brackenridge in the Maryland House of Delegates when the Jew Bill was under consideration. The text of Brackenridge's speech is headed: "Relig... See More
President Monroe's treaty with the Indian tribes...
Item #708174
June 22, 1819
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, June 22, 1819 The front page has a full column taken up with a treaty with various Indian tribes in the state of Ohio, signed at its conclusion by the President: James Monroe, and the "X" signatures of many Indian chiefs, tribes including the Senecas, Oettawas, Wyandottes, Shawanees, and Ottawas.
Four pages, a bit irregular at th... See More
Uncommon title from the nation's capital...
Item #701297
December 03, 1825
THE COLUMBIAN STAR, Washington City, January 2, 1824 This newspaper existed from 1822 thru 1829, although our records show we've only located on other issue in our 50+ years.
The masthead includes: "Religion - Science" and there is quite a bit of religious reporting here.
The back page has an article: "Worship Of Devils".
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, ni... See More
Freemasons & the abduction of Morgan...
Item #685032
September 06, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 6, 1828 Inside has a report headed: "Trials For the Abduction of Morgan".
The disappearance of William Morgan, an anti-Mason, and his presumed murder in 1826 ignited a powerful movement against the Freemasons, a fraternal society that had become influential in the United States. After Morgan announced his intention to publish a book ex... See More
First of this title we have offered?
Item #701299
November 19, 1831
THE FREE ENQUIRER, New York, Nov. 19, 1831 This may be the first of this title we have offered. It appears to be a morally-themed little weekly newspaper with articles including: "Matter & Vitality" "The Quaker Preacher" "First Principles & Verbal Disputes" "Strength Against Weakness' and more.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Early Catholic newspaper with a huge masthead...
Item #707503
April 27, 1832
UNITED STATES CATHOLIC INTELLIGENCER, Boston, April 27, 1832 This rather rare title lasted for just one year, having begun in October, 1831 and ending in September, 1832. The issue is a "vol. III" issue as this publication was preceded by one titled "Jesuit, or Catholic Sentinel" and they kept the same volume numbering. It was also, curiously, superseded by the same title... See More
First of this temperance title we have located...
Item #701298
January 01, 1834
TEMPERANCE HERALD, Concord, New Hampshire, (January), 1834 This was: "Published Monthly by the Executive Committee of The New Hampshire Temperance Society" as printed in the masthead.
This is the volume 1, number 1 issue, presumed to have existed into 1837. We believe we have only located two issues of this title in our 50+ years. Curiously, there is no date on the front page, and... See More
Death of LaFayette... New Jewish synagogue... Sherath-Israel...
Item #708037
June 21, 1834
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 21, 1834 Page 11 has a very early report of the death of Lafayette: "...By a late arrival we learn that the good LAFAYETTE died on the 20th May in the 77th year of his age. The papers are filled with tributes of respect to his memory. He was the illustrious link between the past age & the present--the man of two worlds." More de... See More
Treaty of Velasco which ended the Texas War with Mexico...
Item #708080
August 20, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 20, 1836 Inside has "Latest From Texas and Mexico" which includes a significant letter signed in type by: Antonio Lopez De Santa Ana in which he agrees to the treaty between Texas and Mexico, known as the Treaty of Velasco.
This is followed by the "Articles of the treaty concluded between his excellency Don Antonio Lopez de Santa An... See More
John Morell, the "land pirate"... The Parisian vampire...
Item #700164
April 11, 1837
NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, April 11, 1837 The front page has an article: "Piracy And Murder" which begins: "A young man abuts 19 years of age, named Morrell--a native of England--had a hearing...on a charge of piracy and murder on the high seas..." with more detail.
This was John Morrell, a man of some renown around this time.
The back page ... See More
Print of White Sulphur Springs, Virginia...
Item #698746
September 30, 1837
UNIVERSALIST UNION, published in New York, Philadelphia, Albany, Toy, Hartford and Baltimore, Sept. 30, 1837 This is a religious newspaper, however page 4 has a nice print of: "White Sulphur Springs, Virginia" with a related article.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 14 inches, various foxing, otherwise good condition.
Nice item on the "Trail of Tears"...
Item #708081
June 02, 1838
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, June 2, 1838 Page 2 has a nice article concerning the infamous Trail of Tears headed: "Removal of The Cherokees" which is a letter signed by Winfield Scott to the Cherokee Indians.
It begins: "The president of the United States has sent me, with a powerful army to cause you, in obedience to the treaty of 1835, to join that part o... See More
Formalizing the boundary between the United States and the Republic of Texas...
Item #708192
May 20, 1839
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, May 20, 1839 The front page has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" with ther preamble noting: "Whereas a convention between the United States of America and the Republic of Texas for marking the boundary between them was concluded & signed at Washington on the 25th day of April, 1838, whi... See More
The 'Peoria Party', early trail-blazers on the Oregon Trail...
Item #708185
November 23, 1839
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1839 The most intriguing report is a lengthy page 2 article headed: "The Oregon Expedition" which is a detailed travelogue of what is famously known as the "Peoria Party".
This was a group of men from Peoria in Illinois, who set out about May 1, 1839 with the intention to colonize the Oregon country on behalf of th... See More
Great detail on the trial of the Amistad...
Item #721097
November 30, 1839
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1839 Inside has a full page of very detailed coverage of the trial headed: "Slaves Per Amistad" at Hartford. A great wealth of detail. This famous slave ship and the revolt of its occupants was not only a notable legal case at the time, but in 1997 was made into feature length movie by Stephen Spielberg.
Sixteen pages, 8 12 by 12 i... See More
For Scottish-Americans...
Item #707518
August 28, 1841
THE SCOTTISH JOURNAL, New York, Aug. 28, 1841 Obviously a newspaper for Scottish-Americans. The masthead has a thistle-themed engraving. Various literary items & other content.
Eight pages, 10 1/2 by 15 inches, nice condition.
An early newspaper mention of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #709878
December 22, 1843
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 22 1843 The top of page 2 has a report headed: "Advice From Illinois" being an account of activities in the state Whig Convention in Springfield, mentioning in part: "...The following gentlemen constitute the Electoral ticket: Electors at Large--ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Sangamon County: S. LISLE SMITH of Cook..." with more detail. Also mentioned is:... See More
News of the death of Mormon leader Joseph Smith...
Item #708095
July 20, 1844
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, July 20, 1844 Page 5 contains a brief yet significant report reading in its entirety: "The Mormon National (Presidential) Convention, which met at Baltimore on the 13th inst. assembled in a gloomy spirit, the delegates having just received intelligence of the murder of the man they all contemplated to have named as their candidate for the presid... See More
Rare and early title from Honolulu...
Item #704306
August 03, 1844
THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, Aug. 3, 1844 One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fourteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841. It proved unprofitable and was shut down. The editor reestablished the paper under the same title... See More
Promoting the abolitionists' cause...
Item #704295
October 01, 1845
EMANCIPATOR & WEEKLY CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 1, 1845 One of the less common anti-slavery newspapers with content as you might suspect. Page 3 has: "Mormons" noting in part: "The troubles between the Mormons and anti-Mormons are serious. The latter have determined that Nauvoo shall be broken up, and the worshippers driven from the county. The sheriff...has issued s proclama... See More
Removing Mormon's from the state...
Item #709350
November 01, 1845
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 1, 1845 Inside has an address to the anti-Mormon citizens of Hancock (Ill.), submitting copies of a correspondence between a group of citizens and the "twelve" at Nauvoo.
This discusses the removal of the Mormons from the state, including: "...The history of their church has shown that wherever the leaders go, the members will fol... See More
First American railroad publication...
Item #684696
December 18, 1845
AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNAL, New York, Dec. 18, 1845 An early issue of the very first American periodical on railroading. The best feature of this newspaper might be the engravings of a railroad engines and coaches as well as related railroad devices & inventions, as found on pages 1, 2 & 3.
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of railroad-related articles with a wea... See More
Mormon troubles in Nauvoo...
Item #708698
September 08, 1846
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1846 Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "More Mormon Troubles" taking about three-quarters of a column. It begins: "Another outbreak of animosity, portending strife and conflict, which has been for some time in progress in the vicinity of Nauvoo, seems at length to be approaching a crisis...". This is followed by q... See More
Early Tallahassee...
Item #709885
March 27, 1847
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, March 27, 1847 Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
The front page includes various reports from the Mexican War including: "From The Army - The Army News" "From the Army--Late & Very Import... See More
Much on the Mexican War... On Dupont in San Diego & San Francisco...
Item #691619
April 24, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847 Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S. ship Crane, Capt. S. F. Dupont, arrived at San Francisco...Since the occupation of San Diego in July last, she has been on the coast of Mexico & captured 14 prizes...".
D... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701061
September 21, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 21, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
The front page has an illustrated ad: "$20 Reward" for a runaway mulatto boy. Also of interest is a front page ad headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, ... See More
Print of a California battle... The sensational Jenny Lind...
Item #705951
May 17, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 17, 1851 The front page shows: "Packet Ship Isaac Webb, of New York." Inside prints include: "Encounter with a Whale" "Race Course on Long Island" "Scene at the Revere House" "Castle Garden, New York" "Gen. Winfield Scott" and "Jenny Lind" which includes an articl... See More
Print of a sea serpent...
Item #709887
September 27, 1851
SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 27, 1851 The front page features a print of: "The Sea Serpent" with descriptive text.
Four pages, large size, several folds, a piece from a column on the back leaf has been cut away. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in half.
Create a 'slave state' in Southern California?
Item #708330
December 16, 1851
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, Dec. 16, 1851 Remembering that California was (very quickly) admitted to the Union in 1850 as a free state, page 7 has an interesting article headed: "CALIFORNIA - The New Slave Territory--Division of California".
Bits include: "Already the Southern men, confident of their strength & of the cowardice of the Northern men...are agitating for a division of ... See More
Nice issue on Uncle Tom's Cabin...
Item #707416
June 03, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852 The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will be kept for sale..." and the other begins: "Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's Great Story, first published in the 'National Era' and now just issued in ... See More
A prelude to the Rogue River Wars...
Item #691680
September 06, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 6, 1852 Page 3 has: "A Great Slaughter of Indians" concerning a battle between whites and the Indians on the Rogue River. This was the night at Table Rock, one of the early encounters of what would become the Rogue River Wars.
Also: "Later From California" has various reports including; "...Business general was s... See More
Pittsfield, Lexington, and much more...
Item #698745
April 28, 1855
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 28, 1855 A periodical much in the style of the more popular Harper's Weekly, but this title existed before Harper's did.
The front page has a print of: "May Morning". Additional prints inside include: "Western Railroad Depot, Pittsfield, Mass. ""View of Pittsfield, Mass." "View of Charlemont, Upper Village"... See More
Early Cooperstown, New York...
Item #709910
An 1855 check drawn in the "Otsego County Bank" in Cooperstown, New York. A very handsome item which features an engraving of an Indian at the left side. Printed on maroon ink with 2 circular "Paid" stamps. About 2 3/4 by 7 3/4 inches and in nice condition.
Pre-Civil War view of Detroit...
Item #689986
April 12, 1856
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, April 12, 1856 The front page has a print showing: "Central View in Jefferson Ave, Detroit, Michigan (Woodward Ave.)
Other prints within include: "Hon. Millard Fillmore" with an article on the former President; "John Eliot Preaching to the Indians" "Henry Hudson Descending the Hudson River" "Cotton Pressing Inn Louisian... See More
'Bleeding Kansas'...
Item #696509
May 12, 1856
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1856 Page 3 has nearly half a column of reports, mostly letters datelined from Lawrence, Kansas, concerning the growing troubles in that state over the slavery, anti-slavery residents. The full text is shown in the photos.
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and
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