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England and the U.S. formally exchange the ratified Jay Treaty...
Item #677732
October 31, 1795
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 31, 1795
* The ratified Jay Treaty
* England & U.S. exchange
Page 3 has a report of the formal exchange of the recently ratified Jay Treaty by the two Secretaries of State.
Datelined at Downing St., it notes: "The Ratifications of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce, and Navigation between His Majesty and the United States of America, signed the ... See More
1795 - Early brewing (for the poor)... account of Baal worship...
Item #677726
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1795 Two of the more interesting items are: a "Cheap Mode For Brewing" and an account of Baal worship in Ireland. Among the additional articles within as noted in the title/index page are: "Mansfield Church--Dr. Jeremy Taylor" "Hints Respecting the Culture of Potatoes" "Private Vices & Public Virtues Contrast... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #677717
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide variety of other articles as well.
Both ... See More
Attempts at brokering a peace... Battle of White Plains...
Item #677648
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1776 The first article has five pages taken up with: "Debates in Parliament" which include much discussion on the situation in America.This significant issue contains General Washington's actual correspondence with General Howe and Lord Drummond on the prospects of an early peace, which would mean the Americans would have to abandon... See More
William Howe... Restoring peace...
Item #677633
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1777* General William Howe
* Revolutionary War
* Restoring peace
Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" which obviously has much concerning the Revolution, including reference to America declaring itself independent.
Another page has a "Proclamation" signed in ... See More
Napoleon Bonaparte... "Extraordinary" issue concerning the XYZ Affair...
Item #677517
June 03, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 3, 1797
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* Napoleon Bonaparte
The entire front page is taken up with reporting from the: "American Congress".
The back page has over a full column taken up with a report from the "Army of Italy" being a letter signed in type by: Buonaparte. Four more letters signed by him... See More
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...
Item #677516
May 27, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 27, 1797 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a speech prefaced with: "Yesterday...the senate...waited on the President...at his house, when the Vice-President presented the following answer to his address to both houses, at the opening of the session:" The address begins: "Sir, The senate of the United States request you ... See More
Frigate "United States" to be launched, or maybe not...
Item #677512
May 03, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE OF THE COUNTRY, New York, May 3, 1797
* USS United States launching ?
Page 3 has a brief yet historic report reading: "We hear that the frigate UNITED STATES is to be launched the first of May, and in consideration of our navy being as yet in its infancy, she is to be launched in a cradle."
Curiously, further on the same page is a report noting: "T... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #677502
December 07, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 7, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
A fight between elderly ladies...
Item #677415
August 27, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 27, 1796 Page 2 has a curious report: "Amorous Fracas!" The report from Ireland begins: "The boxing match which lately happened between two elderly maiden ladies of fashion...having made some noise....we are happy to lay the cats and the consequences before our readers..." which is what follows.
Four pages, a few stra... See More
Commenting on politicians in office...
Item #677410
July 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 30, 1796 Page 3 has a letter which begins: "The reduction of the army & the arrangements in the war office will occasion man revolutions in our microcosm...". Another item comments on those serving in office.
The back page has an ad placed by the "Pennsylvania Population Company" concerning the sale of large acrea... See More
Three letters signed by Napoleon Bonaparte...
Item #677409
July 27, 1796
THE HERALD: A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 27, 1796
* Napoleon Bonaparte letters
* French Revolutionary Wars
Much of the front page is taken up with: "Treaty Of Peace, Concluded between the King of Sardinia & the French Republic" which has a related letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Inside has more on the military work of Napoleon including four more letters ... See More
Thomas Paine's latest pamphlet...
Item #677408
July 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 23, 1796 Page 3 has nearly half a column headed: "Thomas Paine" concerning a pamphlet he wrote on: "...the Decline and Fall of the English System of Finance...". A smaller article mentions Hamilton.
The front page has an ad placed by the "Pennsylvania Population Company" concerning the sale of large acreage ... See More
The life of David Rittenhouse...
Item #677407
July 20, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 20, 1796 Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns devoted to the life of David Rittenhouse, who recently died.
Rittenhouse was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the Uni... See More
The 'Population Company'... Celebrating the 4th of July...
Item #677406
July 16, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 16, 1796 The front page has an ad placed by the "Pennsylvania Population Company" concerning the sale of large acreage lots in the "Triangle Presque Isle". An "Aaron Burr" is listed as one of the managers of the company.
The back page has a reproof on the 4th of July celebration in Hudson, New York, in... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #677403
June 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 23, 1796
* President George Washington
The back page is mostly taken up with three Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
The most notable and the lengthiest--taking half of the page--is: "An Act to Ascertain and Fix the Military Establishment of the United States".
Page 3 has a bit ... See More
Letters from Charleston, Jamaica, and Nova Scotia...
Item #677374
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1749 Over half a pg. has a: "Copy of a Letter from one of the Settlers in Nova Scotia dated Chebucto Harbour, July 28, 1749". Over half a pg. has: "Extracts of Some Letters from Carolina" datelined "Charles-Town" (Charleston) with news from that colony. There is also: "The Humble Address & Representati
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Getting the Spanish to leave Natchez...
Item #677327
September 20, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 20, 1797 Page 3 has a nice report prefaced with: "The Following State of the Negociation relative to the American and Spanish Limits..." which concerning the Spanish leaving Natchez.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Situations with the Indians...
Item #677322
November 07, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZTTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 7, 1795 Page 3 has a report from Augusta, Georgia, being a letter signed by Timothy Pickering concerning a treaty with the Creek Indians. This is followed by a report from the Knoxville which begins: "Notwithstanding the Creeks have solicited the mediation of the President...to restore peace between them and the Chickasaws...that no p... See More
Senate has problems with the Jay Treaty...
Item #677317
July 15, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 15 1795 Page 3 has a report from "Pittsburgh" noting in part: "...accounts from General Wayne's head quarters any Greenville inform us that the Indians were coming in from all quarters to the Treaty...". This is followed by a report from Albany concerning the Indians.
The back page has: "More About the Treaty... See More
Mention of Ben Franklin...
Item #677306
October 30, 1782
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 30, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
* Benjamin Franklin
Page 2 has amongst the news reports: "...a requisition made by the Secretary of State for an armed vessel to be got in immediate readiness for conveying some fresh instructions to the Commander in Chief at New York...Dr. Franklin has received...t... See More
Trouble with the Indians...
Item #677256
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, (Philadelphia), October, 1786 The first article is: "Some Observations on the Structure of the Surface of the Earth in Pennsylvania and the Adjoining Countries..." which takes nearly 5 pages. Also within is the continued: "Sketch of the Life of the Late Nathaniel Greene, Major General of the Forces of the United States of America" which takes nearl... See More
Washington's concerns about apportioning numbers for Congress...
Item #677133
April 07, 1792
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1792
* President George Washington
* United States Congress
Page 3 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning his thoughts on apportioning representatives for the House according to the first census. Hid notes his two objections. Signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
A report on the Treasury...
Item #677131
August 25, 1788
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 25, 1788 All of page 2 is taken up with a report concerning the U.S. Treasury. Page 3 has some news of the day, but most of the issue is taken up with a wealth of advertisements including 11 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Latest war news from the middle of the Revolutionary War...
Item #677118
December 26, 1778
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Dec. 26, 1778 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the second half of the: "Treaty of Amity and Commerce Between the Most Christian King and the United Starters of North America", this being the treaty of assistance between French and the colonies, which did much to support the American cause ag... See More
Lengthy report on the XYZ Affair...
Item #677088
January 31, 1799
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1799
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The entire front page, all of page 4, and a portion of page 2 are taken ump with the report of the Secretary of State concerning the troubles between the United States and France, known as the XYZ Affair, which would lead to the Quasi-War. It is prefaced with a note signed by the Presid... See More
Details on the Presidential election of 1796...
Item #677066
February 22, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 2 has a report from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" concerning the process for tallying votes for President & Vice President: "...that the two Houses shall assemble in the chamber of the House of Represen... See More
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #677063
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Nearly three-quarters of the front page is taken up with an address: "To ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secretary of the Treasury of he United States". This is followed, on page 2, with a second analysis of America's financial situation.
But by far the most significant ite
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Sam Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #676980
July 15, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 15, 1795 Fully half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor, Samuel Adams.
The ftpg. also has lengthy letter concerning the Jay Treaty signed in type by: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Lyrics of a song by a captive Indian...
Item #676974
November 08, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1797
* Indian captive writes song before execution
The back page has the lyrics of a "Song, By a Captive Indian, while his conquerors were preparing for his Death. Written by the Lady of Mr. John Hunter." The front page has: "Tennessee Eloquence".
Also a notice for an exhibit of "The Elephant" & two ads for "P... See More
Honor bestowed upon President John Adams...
Item #676971
August 30, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 30, 1797 Page 2 has a "Tribute of Respect" from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences written: "To John Adams, L.L.D., President of the United States of America" concerning an honor given to him. This is followed boy: "The President's Answer", signed in script type: John Adams.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank ... See More
New Highland lighthouse on Cape Cod...
Item #676966
November 11, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 11, 1797
* Highland Lighhouse
* North Truro, Massachusetts
* Cape Cod seashore
The top of page 3 has an announcement of the operation of a new light house on Cape Code, at Clay Ponds.
From research we believe this is the Highland Lighthouse, originally built in 1797 but was replaced in 1857. The text is very descriptive on how ships are to navigate i... See More
Natchez and Fort Recovery...
Item #676964
October 07, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 7, 1797 Page 2 has a report: "From Presque Isle (on Lake Erie)...that Ensign Callender had arrived there with information that the inhabitants of the Nartches [Natchez] had rebelled & hoisted the tri-coloured flag. That a detachment of Federal troops had been marched against them & that the Indians had been defeated in an attempt to take Fort Rec... See More
Detailed review of the militia...
Item #676962
September 27, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 27, 1797
* General William Hull
* United States military
Page 2 has an interesting article: "Review Of Militia" commanded by Major-General Hull, with various particulars. The back page features 14 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Much on the new frigate Constitution...
Item #676960
September 20, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 20, 1797 Page 2 has two articles concerning the famed frigate Constitution. The first headed: "The Launch" contains: "It will be high water this day...at which time the Constitution frigate will quite the cradle of her birth & repair to the element of which she is calculated to be the price & boast..." with more on this. Further o... See More
Jefferson & others respond to the President...
Item #676939
May 31, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 31, 1797 Page 2 contains a full column letter headed: "To the President Of the United States" which is in response to a recent address by the President concerning national and international affairs. The letter is signed in type by the Vice President: Thomas Jefferson.
This is followed by a nice response signed in type by the President: John Adams, a... See More
On Washington retiring from public office...
Item #676904
January 14, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 14, 1797
* President George Washington
* End of his illustrious career
The ftpg. has: "Summary of the Points of the Debates in Congress on the Answer to the President's Address" referring to Washington's last state-of-the-union address. It begins: "On one side, it was openly declared that they did not regret the President was goi... See More
The Masons write to Washington, and he responds...
Item #676903
January 07, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 7, 1797
* President George Washington
* Masons - masonic - free masonry
Page 3 begin with an address of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Pennsylvania to the President, which is followed by: "To which the President was pleased to reply..." which has his letter signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 2 has much on the war in Europe including a letter signed: ... See More
Sam Adams and George Washington letters... Adams is elected President...
Item #676902
December 28, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 28, 1796 The front page has nearly a full column taken up with an Act from the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 2 contains a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington.
Also on page 2 are the "Votes For President, &c." being a list of the electoral votes for each state. It shows Adams with 71 vo... See More
The Presidency to change hands for the first time...
Item #676901
December 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1796
* President elect John Adams
* George Washington outgoing
The front page has two Acts, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. One is for incorporating a religious society in Newburyport. The front page also has an address from the Legislature of Vermont to the President, with his gracious reply, signed in type: Go. Washington.... See More
John Adams & Sam Adams...
Item #676897
November 19, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 19, 1796
* Textual sketch of the president
The front page has a biography of John Adams.
Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in t
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* Textual sketch of the president
The front page has a biography of John Adams.
Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in t
Settling the Natchez area... Albany's North Dutch Church...
Item #676881
June 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, June, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day. Among the news reports is content concerning settlement in the Natchez vicinity. Also a report of the laying of the cornerstone of what is now known as the First Reformed Church in Albany, or the North Dutch Churc... See More
Adams calls a special session of Congress due to the French-American crisis... Launching the frigate 'United States'...
Item #676879
May 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, May, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Perhaps the most notable content is the: "President's Speech" which takes 5 1/2 pages. This was his speech of May 15, 17907, Adams calling for the first special session of Congress to consider the wo... See More
Jefferson elected president of the American Philosophical Society...
Item #676837
January 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, January, 1797 A detailed article taking over 3 pages is: "Some Account of the Barbarities of the Northern Indians".
Near the back are several pages of news reports from Savannah, Albany, Philadelphia, Poughkeepsie, New York, etc., including mention that Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the American Philosophical Society.
Certainl... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address, from the nation's capital...
Item #676836
December 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, December, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day.
The most notable content is the: "President's Speech" being Washington's state-of-the-union address for the year, signed in ty... See More
The Dunkers religious sect...
Item #676835
October 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, October, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day.
Among the articles is: "Character of the Dunkers" which begins: "The Dunkers, or German Baptists, in Pennsylvania, and the starters adjacent, who take the Scriptures as their one guide..." wi... See More
General Wayne concludes a treaty with the Indians...
Item #676834
September 01, 1795
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, September, 1795 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back four pages contain news items of the day.
Among the articles are: "Description of Charles River Bridge" (plate lacking), and "A Dissertation on the Means of Preserving Health in Charleston and the Adjacent Low Country" which takes 5... See More
Houdon's famous Washington sculpture... Washington is inaugurated...
Item #676826
March 01, 1793
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1793
* George Washington's inauguration
* Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture
The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back leaf contains news items of the day.
Among the news reports is a notable one from Philadelphia: "Houdon, the famous French sculptor, who paid a visit to this country ... See More
Vermont ratifies the Constitution...
Item #676801
January 01, 1791
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, January, 1791 Near the back is a poem: "On the President of the United States" written by a: "...young lady of this city under twelve years of age."
Also various "Intelligence" with news reports from Georgetown, Albany, Richmond & elsewhere, including a historic report noting: "...from Vermont we are informed t... See More
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