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Very rare variant title to celebrate the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #669849
February 03, 1713
PAX, PAX; OR, A PACIFICK POST BOY, London, February 3, 1712/13 A very rare, variant title of the "Post-Boy" newspaper, the change in title [Peace, Peace] due to the Treaty of Utrecht just agreed upon. The Treaty of Utrecht was essentially a series of treaties involving various European countries which put an end to the War of Spanish Succession. The agreement noted in this issue wa... See More
1798 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #669790
March 23, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 23, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* 3 runaway slaves advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 3 has 2 runaway slave ads. Another one appears on the back page. (see) New of the day and other advertisements of the day.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few... See More
Two letters signed by George Washington...
Item #669558
November 16, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 16, 1796
* President George Washington
* John Jay letters
Page 2 contains two letters, each signed in type by the President: G. Washington, one to the residents of Shepherdstown in response to their note on Washington's coming retirement.
Page 3 has a letter to the governor of New York, with his replay signed in type: John... See More
A hereditary presidency? Selling land in the Northwest territory...
Item #669557
November 02, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1796 The back page contains an article which begins: "John Adams has said...that as Mr. Washington had no children, the Presidency should be made hereditary in the family of Lund Washington [distant cousin of G. W.]...".
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
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The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
Failure of an Indian treaty...
Item #669554
August 17, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 17, 1796 The back page has: "Failure of the Late Treaty With the Indians" being a report from Savannah, Georgia.
Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing, nice condition.
Alexander Hamilton defends the President's salary...
Item #669550
December 09, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 9, 1795 The entire front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up with the: "Explanation, by Mr. Hamilton, on the Subject of a Late Attack upon the President of the United States, and the Former and Present Secretary of the Treasury, in Relation to the Compensation of the President". Extremely lengthy & continued in a f... See More
Repairing St. Paul's Covent Garden...
Item #669549
December 02, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 2, 1795 Page 2 has an item from London headed: "St. Paul's Covent Garden" noting: "...repairs of which near 5000 pounds have...been expended was entirely destroyed by fire. The flames broke out in the cupola...".
Page 3 has a report of a meeting between Indian chiefs and William Blount, governor of the So... See More
Front page letter signed by George Washington...
Item #669546
September 23, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY: OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 23, 1795
* President George Washington letter signed
The top of the first column on the front page features a letter headed: "George Washington, President of the United States of America" which concerns him no longer recognizing Thomas William Moore as the Vice Consul from England in the United States. It ... See More
Describing construction of the First National Bank...
Item #669545
August 26, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 26, 1795
* First Bank of the United States
Page 3 has a very notable report, headed: "Description o the Bank of the United States, Now Erecting in Third St., from a Design by Mr. S. Blodget". It would be finished in 1797.
This building, The First National Bank, still stands and is a National Historic Landm... See More
Burning John Jay in effigy...
Item #669538
July 15, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 15, 1795 Evidence of how controversial the Jay Treaty with England was, page 3 has a report noting in part: "...about noon...the 4th...a number of people collected together and daringly attempted to burn, in effigy, our late minister J. Jay, together with the treaty...".
Also a lengthy listing of the ceremonial parade f... See More
Surrender of Belgrade...
George Whitefield... Methodism... Hebrew customs...
Item #669527
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos for portions). Another article ... See More
How to pronounce words... On Washington's letters...
Item #669404
December 21, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston Dec. 21, 1795
* Uncommon title
Certainly one of the less common American titles from the 18th century.
Page 1 has a short article: "Gen. Washington's Letters". Most of page 2 is taken up with a fascinating article: "Orthoepy". It's actually a word: the study of correct pronunciation. It begins: "In compliance with my premise I no... See More
On Abraham Lincoln being elected...
Item #669354
November 10, 1864
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 10, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln's election win (2nd)
* Original American Civil War reporting
Page 5 is mostly taken up with details on the election results, with nice first column heads reading in part: "THE RESULT" "Additional Election Returns from All Parts of the Country" "New Jersey, Kentucky and Delaware for McClellan" "All ... See More
The Whiskey Rebellion...
Item #669235
September 10, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 10, 1794 This issue has content relating to the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania. This was a tax protest by farmers who sold their grain in the form of whiskey. The Whiskey Rebellion demonstrated that the new national government had the willingness and ability to suppress violent resistance to its laws.
Page 2 has nearly an entire column headed &qu... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #669202
February 08, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794 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, very nice condition.
George Washington letter... French ambassador slams Washington...
Item #669176
November 16, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1793
* President George Washington
The front page has an address from the people of Fairfax County, Virginia, supporting the President's policy of neutrality, and his polite reply, signed in type: G. Washington.
Also on the ftpg. is a letter from the French ambassador very critical of Washington, beginning: "Whereas a certain
... See More
* President George Washington
The front page has an address from the people of Fairfax County, Virginia, supporting the President's policy of neutrality, and his polite reply, signed in type: G. Washington.
Also on the ftpg. is a letter from the French ambassador very critical of Washington, beginning: "Whereas a certain
Three Acts of Congress signed by Washington & others...
Item #669112
April 03, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 3, 1793
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has three Acts of Congress, the third carrying over to page 2, all signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Account of Louis XVI's attorney in the latter days...
Item #669102
October 11, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 11, 1797 The front page has an interesting report prefaced with: "The following particulars respecting the last moments of Louis XVI are extracted from...papers of the respectable but unfortunate Malescherees, one of the three counsel who assisted the unhappy Monarch on his trial."
One bit notes: "...It was I who first... See More
Reports from the federal congress...
Item #669090
January 25, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 25, 1797 Over half of the front page has reports from Congress headed: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" carrying over to take three-quarters of page 2 as well.
Four pages, a few indents at margins, minor foxing, good condition.
John Adams wins the 1796 Presidential election...
Item #669089
January 18, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 18, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 3 has a chart showing the votes for the: "Federal Election" for President, noting the number of votes for each candidate by state. The electoral vote numbers show 71 for Adams, 68 for Jefferson, and 59 for Pinckney, which agree exactly wit... See More
Washington responds to the Senate's address on his state-of-the-union speech...
Item #669085
December 23, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 23, 1795
* President George Washington
* re. State of the Union Address
* Senate's response
Page 2 has the Address of the Senate to the President, focused on his recent state-of-the-union address. It is followed by: "To Which the President was Pleased to Make the Following Reply" which is signed in typ... See More
Repairing St. Paul's Covent Garden...
Item #669083
December 02, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 2, 1795
* St. Paul's, Covent Garden
Page 2 has an item from London headed: "St. Paul's Covent Garden" noting: "...repairs of which near 5000 pounds have...been expended was entirely destroyed by fire. The flames broke out in the cupola...".
Page 3 has a report of a meeting between Indian chiefs ... See More
Burning John Jay in effigy...
Item #669075
July 15, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 15, 1795 Evidence of how controversial the Jay Treaty with England was, page 3 has a report noting in part: "...about noon...the 4th...a number of people collected together and daringly attempted to burn, in effigy, our late minister J. Jay, together with the treaty...".
Also a lengthy listing of the ceremonial parade f... See More
Governor Sam Adams document on capturing the vandals...
Item #669074
July 01, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 1, 1795
* Uncommon title
Page 3 has a document: "By the Governour" concerning: "...bringing to justice all persons...who with force & violence did...burn a vessel lying at the Long Wharf in Boston..." signed: Samuel Adams.
Also an article: "Mr. Jay's Treaty", a controversial document at... See More
Sam Adams' state-of-the state address...
Item #669062
January 21, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 21, 1795
* Governor Samuel Adams
* State of the Union Address
Page 3 has over a full column taken up with what appears to be the governor's state-of-the-state address to his legislature, headed: "Address" and signed in type: Samuel Adams. In it he includes reference to the Whiskey Rebellion in a "sister s... See More
George Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #669036
December 16, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 16, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of: "Mr. Hamilton's Explanation" which is signed by him in type: Alexander Hamilton. The controversy seems to relate to expenses for the President. Also on the ftpg. are: "Quarterly Sta... See More
A handsome, displayable newspaper...
Item #669035
May 29, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 29, 1794
* Nice 18th century American publication
A handsome issue for display given the decorative masthead and the wide, untrimmed margins. Various news reports of the day with a number of illustrated advertisements on the back page.
Four pages, in very nice, clean condition.... See More
Two front page letters from Washington...
Item #669023
June 26, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 26, 1794
* (2) President George Washington letters signed
A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
The front page begins with a letter signed in type by: G. Washington, concerning a portrait of him. This is followed by a brief letter of introduction, signed: G. Washington, or a much lengthier letter of the Secreta... See More
Troubles with the Indians, the British, etc...
Item #669022
June 19, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 19, 1794
* 18th century American publication
A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 3 has an item noting: "...communications were...received from the President...relative to fresh disturbances with the Creek Indians & the frontier inhabitants of Georgia. Also a report: "...from the Western fro... See More
Washington's letter about concerns with Spain... Sam Adams letter...
Item #669021
June 12, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 12, 1794
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress in which is relays: "...the present state of certain hostile threats against the territories of Spain in our neighbourhood...", signed in type: G. Washington.... See More
A captain is tarred & feathered...
Item #669019
May 22, 1794
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 22, 1794
* 18th century American publication
A very ornate masthead makes this a displayable issue.
The middle of page 3 has an interesting item from Baltimore: "We have tarred & feathered the Captain of a vessel here for imprudently reversing the colours of the United States and placing the British above. It is said th... See More
Adams replies to Pennsylvania...
Item #669009
December 23, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 23, 1798 Page 3 has an: "Address to John Adams, President of the United States" from the Assembly of Pennsylvania, on his work as President. This is followed by the President's "Reply" signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, various foxing, more so to an upper quadrant, some margin wear, good condition... See More
Great account of Hoban's progress on building the White House...
Item #669008
December 19, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 19, 1798
* White House creation
* Washington D.C.
A terrific issue on the construction of the White House, as page 3 has three detailed progress reports on its construction, each signed in type by the architect of the White House, James Hoban.
Great reading, with some accounts noting work as such: "Report of James Hoban, superinte... See More
Adams responds to the House's address on the state-of-the-union...
Item #669002
December 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 13, 1798 Page 3 has the response of the House of Representatives to the President's state-of-the-union address recently delivered, followed by his: "Answer' signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing, nice condition.
Nelson's letter detailing his victory at the Battle of the Nile...
Item #668997
December 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 4, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 3 has much detail on Horatio Nelson's defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile. Headed: "Nelson's Victory Complete!" the lengthy reporting includes a letter from him, datelined: "Vanguard, Mouth of the Nile... See More
Confirmation of Napoleon's defeat by Nelson...
Item #668995
November 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 30, 1798
* Lord Horatio Nelson victorious
* Battle of the Nile
* Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 2 has a report noting: "...confirms the account in our paper...of the total defeat of Buonaparte's fleet. One of the editors is gone to the Roads for the official account which the captain omitted to bring from on board--as soo... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte has gone "strayed or lost"...
Item #668966
October 25, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 25, 1798 Page 3 has an interesting tongue-in-cheek report concerning Napoleon Buonaparte, whose army was recently defeated with his escape. It is headed: "Strayed Or Lost" and notes in part: "A Little, thin, fallow looking man, known by the name of Buonaparte. The last tie he was heard of was when he set sail from Malta...... See More
Stopping the spread of Yellow Fever in 1798... A broadside "supplement"...
Item #668961
October 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 13, 1798
* Yellow fever epidemic in the East
The front page has: "A PROCLAMATION" by the mayor of Baltimore concerning the on-going Yellow Fever epidemic in the East and his efforts to prevent its spread noting: "...hereby forbidding the entrance into the city of Baltimore, or within 3 miles thereof, of all persons w... See More
Defeat of Napoleon, the "buccaneer"...
Item #668960
October 10, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 10, 1798
* French campaign in Egypt and Syria
* Lord Horatio Nelson vs. Napoleon Bonaparte
Page 3 has a report headed: "Total Defeat of Buonaparte the Bucanier" with the first (of several) reports noting in part: "...of admiral Nelson's falling in with the French & capturing 4 sail of the line, 5 friga... See More
President John Adams responds...
Item #668958
October 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 4, 1798 Page 2 contains an address of the field officers from Baltimore County to the President, as we as an address of the grand jury of Dutchess County in New York, with the response signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
John Adams responds to the grand jury in Maine...
Item #668955
September 27, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 27, 1798 Page 3 has an address to the President by the grand jury of the district of Maine (then part of Mass.) concerning the on-going troubles with France, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
An interesting report: "There are now in the United States seven Universities, sixteen Colleges, and sixty Aca... See More
Beating Obamacare by 212 years...
Item #668954
September 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 contains the full text of: "An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen" which was signed into law on July 16, 1798 with the signature of the President: John Adams.
This Act of Congress authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from the wages of seamen for the sole purpose of ... See More
One of the more famous letters by Ben Franklin...
Item #668953
September 24, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1798
* Benjamin Franklin letter to James Huey
Page 2 has the full printing of a quite famous letter from Ben Franklin to James Huey, in which Huey thanks Franklin for a cure through use of electricity, & prompting him to inquire of Franklin about: "...what religion he professes?".
A website notes that: "Few... See More
Death of a fellow newspaper editor...
Item #668952
September 18, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 18, 1798 Page 3 has a black-bordered report of the death of the newspaper editor John Fenno, publisher of the famed Gazette of the United States from Philadelphia.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Frigate Constellation protecting our shores...
Item #668935
August 01, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 1, 1798 Page 2 has: "Constellation Frigate, Or, Notice for French Pirates" which has: "The U.S. frigate Constellation...is now off our bar...to cruise along our southern coast for the protection of the American trade & the punishment of French insolence...".
Also a letter to the President from officers at Salisbu... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #668932
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798
* General George Washington again ?
Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Ge... See More
Giving permission for the President to borrow money...
Item #668931
July 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "AN ACT To Enable the resident of the United States to Borrow money for the Public Service" signed at its conclusion: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, nice condition.... See More
Washington nominated to be Commander-in-Chief...
Item #668908
July 05, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 5, 1798
* President George Washington
* Commander-in-Chief again ?
Page 3 begins with a notable report: "How transporting the fact! the great, the good, the aged WASHINGTON, has said, 'I am ready again to go with my fellow citizens to the field of battle, in defence of the Liberty and Independence of my country'.
The... See More
Concerning the XYZ Affair... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #668900
March 06, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning XYZ Affair with France that would lead to the Quasi War. It includes several letters relating to the situation, one signed by the 3 American commissioners: Pinckney, Marshall, and Gerry.
This was William Cobbett's important and contr... See More
Praising George Washington... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #668897
March 16, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 16, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
Page 3 has: "General Washington" which is a lengthy letter from an Englishman: "To George Washington, Esq. Of Mount Vernon, in Fairfax County, Virginia" praising his virtues despite their being enemies at war not long before. Some fine reading.
This was William Cobbett... See More
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