Declaration Signers
The following issues have content regarding the signers of the Declaration of Independence. They are arranged in chronological order. Please enjoy.Declaration Signers
The following issues have content regarding the signers of the Declaration of Independence. They are arranged in chronological order. Please enjoy.
John Adams, Buonaparte, and the Whiskey Rebellion...
Item #594534
April 10, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 10, 1799 The front page has an address from the Grand Jury of Morris, N.J., to the President, and his gracious reply signed in type: John Adams. Page 2 has an address from the citizens and inhabitants of the Mississippi Territory to the President, and his gracious reply signed in type: John Adams.
Also in this issue are: "Buonaparte's Expe
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Also in this issue are: "Buonaparte's Expe
Proclamation signed in script by John Adams...
Item #686122
July 06, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1799
* President John Adams
* Act of United States Congress
* Commerce w/ San Domingo
Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of an: "Act to regulate the Collection of duties on imports...". Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation" concerning the suspension of trade with Fra... See More
President Adams concerning trade with France...
Item #599357
July 07, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1799
* President John Adams
* Trade with France
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" by the President of the United States concerning the ending of trade with France, signed in script type: John Adams (see). Also a brief item: "Naval Affairs" which notes the President offers thanks to Capt. Truxton & crew of the Constellation for the... See More
Three John Adams script signatures on the front page...
Item #684279
August 21, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 21, 1799
* President John Adams : script signatures on front page
Close to half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. The first concerns: "...regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the G... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by John Adams...
Item #680749
August 31, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 31, 1799
* President John Adams
* Land Acts of Congress
The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a N
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* President John Adams
* Land Acts of Congress
The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a N
John Adams signs an Act of Congress... Brown University...
Item #686177
September 14, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1799
* President John Adams
* Act of Congress
* Brown University
On the front page under Laws of the United States is an Act of Congress signed in script type: John Adams. Also under Rhode Island Commencement (now Brown University) is a list of the exercises that occurred at the recent commencement.
Other news of the day includes
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* President John Adams
* Act of Congress
* Brown University
On the front page under Laws of the United States is an Act of Congress signed in script type: John Adams. Also under Rhode Island Commencement (now Brown University) is a list of the exercises that occurred at the recent commencement.
Other news of the day includes
Act of Congress signed by President John Adams...
Item #686167
September 30, 1799
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 30, 1799 Close to half of the front page & some of page 2 are taken up with an Act of Congress signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
Salaries for officers of the federal government...
Item #698549
October 02, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 2, 1799
* Early United States government
* Salaries for 18th century public officials
The back page has: "An Act to Augment the Salaries of the Officers Therein Mentioned" which has a list of key positions including their salaries, signed in type by the President: John Adams. A few include: Sec. of the Treasury, $5,00... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799
* Two President John Adams script signatures
* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards
* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital
* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More
The first state-of-the-union address to be read to Congress in Washington...
Item #703666
December 11, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 11, 1799
* President John Adams
* State of the Union Address
* 1st at the U.S. Capitol in D.C.
Page 3 has the full text of President John Adams' state of the union address and is signed in type: JOHN ADAMS.
This was the first state-of-the-union address to be given before the joint session of Congress at the United States ... See More
Did Thomas Jefferson die in 1800?
Item #702636
July 09, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800
* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?
Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at his seat at Monticello..." followed by de... See More
Selling land from the Northwest Territory...
Item #702679
October 22, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1800 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT to Amend the act entitled, 'An Act Providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio and above the Mouth of Kentucky River" which is signed in script type: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #701161
October 27, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 27, 1800 The back page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: John Adams, and the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
One Act is for: "...appropriations for the military establishment of the United States...".
Four pages, some damp staining, generally good.... See More
John Adams gets free use of the postal system...
Item #599167
March 03, 1801
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, March 3, 1801
* President John Adams
* Early U.S postal service
Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed by the President: John Adams, followed by a note: "An engrossed bill for extending the privilege of franking to John Adams, now President of the United States, was read and passed..." allowing him free use of the posta... See More
Jefferson's response upon being notified of being elected President...
Item #667545
March 11, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801 Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg le... See More
Jefferson is (finally) elected President...
Item #702568
March 13, 1801
MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson finally wins
* Controversial election of 1800
Page 2 has a notable report on the election of Jefferson, beginning: "At 12 o'clock the 35th ballot was taken, the result the same with that of the preceding ballot. At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFF... See More
Jefferson's first inaugural address...
Item #703939
March 18, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration
* President of the United States
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.
Also on the front page are three Acts of Congress signed in ... See More
Thomas Jefferson... The French Republic...
Item #693203
April 21, 1801
INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Worcester, April 21, 1801 A page 2 testimony issued by the President recognizes the Charges des Affairs of the French Republic, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
The front page begins with 3 Acts of the Mass. Legislature signed by the governor: Caleb Strong.
Four pages, nice condition.
Script signature by John Adams...
Item #649466
May 30, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30, 1801 The front page has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Laws of the United States---An Act giving a right of pre-emption to certain persons...for lands lying...in the North West of the Ohio." signed in script type by the President: John Adams. Nice to have a script signature by the President on the front page.
Four pages, some heavy staining and s... See More
Jefferson defends an appointment...
Item #667653
July 29, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 29, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a "Remonstrance" of the merchants of New Haven, to the President, concerning the removal of the Revenue Collector & appointment of his replacement.
This is followed by: "The President's Reply" in which he justifies the action, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages... See More
Documents on the Tripolitan War...
Item #667655
January 02, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...
Item #700650
January 02, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802 The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.
F... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666960
March 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, March 9, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type: Lucius Crassus.
Although not signed this work was written by Alexander Hamilton. A website notes: "Hamilton&rs... See More
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #666994
August 24, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, August 24, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Pages 2 and 3 have much interesting content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger", due to the content of some of his reporting, which overshadowed the political content.... See More
Jefferson responsible for attacks upon Washington & Adams...
Item #688622
November 04, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1802 Page 2 has a letter which is very critical of Thomas Jefferson, ascribing to him attacks upon Washington and Adams.
The front page has a lengthy ad for the sale of a book: "Life of General Washington..." with much detail.
Four pages, good condition.
From Thomas Jefferson's Presidency...
Item #559591
(10) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated in 1803-1808 A lot of ten issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period. Irregular at the spine but without loss of text; some foxing and wear with lite staining, typical for the period. Perhaps a bit of close-trimming.The photo shows an example of t... See More
Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #702779
January 29, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
John Adams invited to celebrate the anniversary of the Pilgrims landing at Plymouth...
Item #680732
March 30, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1803 The ftpg. has a letter from the people of Plymouth to John Adams inviting him to a celebration of: "...the first landing of our Fore Fathers at this place.", with his response, signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the spine, good condition.
Jefferson is honored by National Institute of France...
Item #667347
April 03, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803
* Thomas Jefferson
* Institut de France
Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, small piece from the blank spin... See More
On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...
Item #713218
April 26, 1803
SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803
* Rare early 19th century publication
With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.... See More
A Thomas Jefferson letter from 1779...
Item #688705
June 07, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803 Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.
Problems with a loan to Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667522
June 21, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 21, 1803 Most of page 2 is taken up with letters relating to a loan to Thomas Jefferson which he was delinquent--and deceptive--in repaying. Included is a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, from 1779.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, various foxing, good condition.
Much on the coming Louisiana Purchase...
Item #701774
July 26, 1803
UNITED STATES ORACLE FOR THE COUNTRY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, July 26, 1803 The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a very detailed discussion headed: "LOUISIANA - MEMORIAL On This Question, Whether it be Advantageous For France to Take Possession of Louisiana?
Keep in mind that France had purchased the Louisiana Territory from Spain in 1800 (not formally ceded to... See More
President Jefferson issues a Proclamation...
Item #695457
August 01, 1803
THE REPORTER, Brattleborough (Brattleboro), Vermont, Aug. 1, 1803
* Rare publication
* Windham County
Page 3 contains: "A Proclamation" by the President for convening a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is a volume one issue.
Four pages, 11 by 18 1/2 inches, an archival mend to the back page, good condition.... See More
Jefferson letter on the Tripolitan War... On the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #684875
November 11, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, Nov. 11, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* USS Philadelphia capture
* Tripolitan - First Barbary War
Inside has a letter from the President concerning the capture of the frigate Philadelphia by the enemy in Tripoli Harbor, during the Tripolitan War, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Other correspondence concerning this event as well including a letter signed: William... See More
Dealing with impressment of American sailors... Amending the Constitution...
Item #694914
December 28, 1803
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 28, 1803 This title has one of the more decorative mastheads.
The front page has nearly a full column headed: "Laws For Louisiana", with the Louisiana Purchase having recently been consummated.
Page 2 has much from the District of Columbia concerning the problem with impressment of American seamen. Also a report beginning... See More
Jefferson, Louisiana, Jews, slave trade...
Item #702680
April 04, 1804
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 4, 1804 From shortly after the Louisiana Purchase, it's not surprising that there are several items within concerning it, with: "Government Of Louisiana" and another similarly titled.
Also a letter signed by Thomas Jefferson concerning Capt. Bainbridge and action at Tripoli. Also: "Execution of Two Jews" whic... See More
Item #151620
April 07, 1804
NEW-YORK HERALD, Apr. 7, 1804 The front page has a letter of appeal and a "Memorial" to the House of Representatives from Samuel Chase with regard to his impeachment. The memorial concludes on pg. 2. Both are signed in type: Samuel Chase. Minor rubbing on the ftpg., stray writing above the masthead, and a few traces of foxing.
A pair of issues on the impeachment of Judge Samuel Chase...
Item #702652
April 14, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804
* Judge Samuel Chase
* U.S. Supreme Court
This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.
The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning his impeachment. The second letter carries ove... See More
Jefferson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #702814
November 19, 1804
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 19, 1804
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains the state-of-the-union address of the President headed: "Message", signed in type at its conclusion: Tho. Jefferson.
A portion of his address deals with the new Louisiana Territory just purchased from France the previous year. One paragraph begins: "With the Indian tribes established within our newly a... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #702705
March 14, 1805
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 tak... See More
First of this title we have found...
Item #695446
April 08, 1805
COLUMBIAN GAZETTE, Utica, New York, April 8, 1805
* 18th century American publication
This is the first of this title we have encountered, and Brigham notes only two American institutions have this date.
Page 2 has a report of 3 slaves murdering their master. Also a report on the celebration of the anniversary of the election of Thomas Jefferson, as well as a report concerning the co... See More
The Louisiana Purchase...
Item #702421
November 05, 1805
LANCASTER JOURNAL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5, 1803 A very notable issue as contained on pages 1 and 2 are the: "Treaty Between the United States & the French Republic" outlining the details of what we now know as the Louisiana Purchase, followed by two Conventions of the treaty which outlined the details of the payments to France. These documents were agreed to in Paris on April 30,... See More
The First Barbary War...
Item #702755
February 05, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 5, 1806
* First Barbary War - Tripolitan
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page, and page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting concerning the First Barbary War, which includes a; "Message" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson & James Madison...
Item #667559
February 13, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1806 The front page message from the President to the Senate communicates a report from the Sec. of State about neutral rights, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Hereafter is the report, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition.
On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, reported on the front page...
Item #702570
March 05, 1806
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1806
* Thomas Jefferson message to U.S. Congress
* First published information on Lewis and Clark
The front page has a nice "Message" to the Congress signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition, including: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to ex... See More
President Jefferson reports on the Lewis & Clark Expedition...
Item #702422
March 05, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 5, 1806 Page 2 begins with a message from the President to the House signed in type: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition.
A few portions include: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to explore the river Missouri from its mouth to its source, and crossing the highlands by the shortest ... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the troubles with Spain...
Item #667537
April 04, 1806
THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 4, 1806 The middle of page 2 contains a letter from the President concerning the troubling situation with Spain, one bit noting: "...the Spanish authorities were advancing into the disputed country to occupy new posts and make new settlements..." with more. The letter is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great c... See More
Thomas Jefferson letters...
Item #667565
April 17, 1806
UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, April 17, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
The back page contains four letters to Congress each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, regarding situation with England.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #702736
December 06, 1806
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 6, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* re. Lewis and Clark Expedition
Beginning on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is his lengthy address to the Senate & House of Representatives. This was his annual state-of-the-union address, prefaced with: "This day at 12 o'clock the President of the United States communicated, by M... See More
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