U.S. Founding Fathers - 19th Century
Many of the Founding Fathers of the United States continued to have direct and/or indirect impact well beyond the end of the Revolutionary War... their influence extending far into the early 19th century. The following issues, while dated post-1799, have references to these historic figures from American History.U.S. Founding Fathers - 19th Century
Many of the Founding Fathers of the United States continued to have direct and/or indirect impact well beyond the end of the Revolutionary War... their influence extending far into the early 19th century. The following issues, while dated post-1799, have references to these historic figures from American History.
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin...
Item #674102
May 23, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 1818
* Inventor Eli Whitney
* Cotton Gin invention
An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton. To pick that quality by hand...before his invention... See More
William Cowper poem - the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Item #673633
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3, under the heading: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE", has the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem, "The Morning Dream" (shown in this issue simply as "A Dream"). Also present is a letter Alexander Petion, the 1st President of Hayti, to the "men of color" ... See More
Benjamin Rush listed as University of Pennsylvania Trustee...
Item #673586
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, April 30, 1807 * Rare Benjamin Rush mention
Page 4 of this issue has: "UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA", followed by a listing of all the universities Trustees including, "Benjamin Rush M.D. Professor of theory and practice of Phisick, and of Clinical Medicine".
Complete in 4 pages, some rubbing and damp... See More
Jefferson an Infidel?
Item #672121
November 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, November 2, 1802
* Criticism of Thomas Jefferson
* Harry Croswell - Federalist Party
Pages 2 & 3 contain an article: "To The People" by the publisher, Harry Croswell, a staunch critic of Thomas Jefferson. This article does much to defend his statement: "That Mr. Jefferson in an Infidel...That he would b... See More
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #671485
August 16, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Aug. 16, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Slave Sally Hemings
* James T. Callender
Pages 2 and 3 have content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender under the heading: "Jefferson & Callender", this being essay #2 of a series.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger, due to the content of some of his repor... See More
Detailed history on the troubles in the Mediterranean...
Item #671333
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
Printed exclusively to report the War of 1812...
Item #671290
March 22, 1814
THE WAR, New York, March 22, 1814 The front page has various "Documents" including item signed in type by John Armstrong and William. H. Harrison, all relating to the war. They carry over to take most of pg. 2 as well.
Other content within includes four Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: James Madison. Also: "Ogdensburgh" "Summary" "Fr... See More
Two more victories over the Creek Indians...
Item #670992
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 Joh... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670971
February 02, 1802
THE BALANCE &COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 2, 1802 Printed on pages 2 & 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number V" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton,
... See More
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton,
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670970
January 26, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Jan. 26, 1802 Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IV" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” i... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670969
January 19, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Jan. 19, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number III" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hami... See More
See the handsome masthead... On the Little Belt Affair...
Item #670178
November 25, 1811
THE WASHINGTONIAN, Windsor, Vermont, Nov. 25, 1811
* Little Belt Affair
* War of 1812 prelude
The dominant feature of this issue is the displayable masthead, featuring a large engraving of a heraldic eagle with an 11 inch banner.
Page 3 has a: "Message" to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, concerning: "...the aggression committed by a British ship of war... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #669435
December 15, 1821
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 insti... See More
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 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. T... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #667486
October 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston Oct. 26, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* re. Louisiana Purchase
Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "MESSAGE" of Thomas Jefferson to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address signed by him in italic type: Th. Jefferson.
Not surprisingly, most of Jefferson's address i... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the judiciary in 1776...
Item #667464
May 10, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 10, 1803 Page 2 has a nice items reflecting up a letter signed by: Th. Jefferson from 1776 concerning the judiciary.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches foxing & minor wear at the margins.
Jefferson on navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #667461
August 13, 1803
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 negro... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #667349
July 08, 1807
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 ... See More
Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #667308
July 29, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 29, 1826 The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" and "Honor To The Illustrious Dead!" with various reports on the ... See More
Selling land south of Tennessee...
Item #667306
February 08, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 8, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
The ftpg. has two-thirds of a column taken up with 2 Acts of Congress each signed in type by the President; Th. Jefferson. One relates to the "...disposal of the lands of the United States South of the state of Tennessee."
Also a ftpg. article beginning: "The great question 'who shall be our ne... See More
Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667303
June 22, 1808
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1808
* Thomas Jefferson and the Embargo Act
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports concerning the Embargo including: "President's Answer" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is followed by: "To His Excellency Thomas Jefferson" which carries over to page 2.
Four pages, handsome masthead, sli... See More
Three Thomas Jefferson Acts of Congress...
Item #667301
February 15, 1808
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.... See More
Jefferson City becomes the capital of Missouri... Benefits for Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #667253
February 23, 1822
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 m... See More
The historic Embargo, which would lead to the War of 1812...
Item #667217
April 11, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 11, 1812 Over half a page is taken up with the full text of this historic: "Embargo Law" signed in type by the President: James Madison on April 4, 1814. It is titled: "An ACT Laying an Embargo on all the Ships and Vessels in the Ports and Harbours of the United States, for a Limited Time." Further inside are reports from the "Ho... See More
A blistering article on Thomas Paine... Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #667006
December 28, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Dec. 28, 1802 The entire ftpg. is a piece which simply skewers the character of Thomas Paine, headed: "Thomas Paine" and beginning: "A being without a home--a being without a country--a wretch without character--a wretch lost to shame--an incendiary in Europe--an incendiary in America--the first reviler of Washington--t... See More
A pair of issues questions: is Thomas Jefferson an infidel?
Item #667004
December 14, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Dec. 14 and 21, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Thomas Paine
Page 2 of the 14th has an interesting article taking most of the page, concluding in the 21st, which reports on the spirituality of Thomas Jefferson.
A few bits include: "Altho' every candid friend of religion must, it is thought be convinced, from Mr. ... See More
Treaty of Amiens...
Item #666979
May 25, 1802
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... See More
Jefferson falling out of favor in Virginia...
Item #666967
April 06, 1802
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 fo... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666962
March 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, March 9, 1802 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’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamil... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666959
February 23, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 23, 1802 Half of page 3 is taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VIII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton. A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666958
February 16, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 16, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: &qu... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666957
February 09, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 9, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VI" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #666302
May 26, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 26, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
The back page has an advertisement headed "Gilbert Stuart", noting in part: "...G. Stuart takes this opportunity, likewise, to apprise the public that he has pursued the necessary steps...to protect his works for the future from the illibera... See More
Letter signed by the President, Thomas Jefferson...
Item #665705
September 26, 1804
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.
Proclamation by President Madison...
Item #665445
November 13, 1810
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, Nov. 13, 1810
* President James Madison proclamation
Page 3 begins with a half column: "Proclamation" signed by the President: James Madison, concerning revoking various edicts against the French in regard to trade.
Four pages, a very handsome masthead, small wear hole at fold juncture, foxing and a central crease.... See More
Overthrow of Brazil... Ice Floods On Susquehanna River...
Item #665306
March 28, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 28, 1829 Featured in this issue is a report on the government overthrow in Brazil, with details from Buenos Ayres.
Additional articles are in regards to ice flooding on the Susquehanna River, a letter signed by John Quincy Adams (signed in block type), and a lengthy speech by Henry Clay regarding Panama.
Octavo size, 16 pages, ne... See More
LaFayette visits with Thomas Jefferson...
Item #665134
November 22, 1824
BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1824 Pate 3 has an item: "Gen. Lafayette--The last news of the nation's guest he was at Monticello enjoying the hospitably of Mr. Jefferson. The meeting was very affecting..." and a bit more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Benedict Arnold's explanation... The War of 1812...
Item #664935
January 29, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1814 Included is an article headed "Benedict Arnold" which is a piece in a British magazine prefaced with: "The famous general Arnold who abandoned the rebel service & joined our army at New York, wrote the following address to the inhabitants of America...Oct. 7, 1780." and what follows is the nearly full page letter signed
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Why we should not purchase the Louisiana Territory...
Item #664810
July 19, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, July 19, 1803
* Debating the Louisiana Purchase
Pg. 2 has a list of 4th of July toasts, including to: "Alexander Hamilton, and the Constitution".
Page 3 has an interesting letter criticizing the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, noting: "When the news was first announced that Louisiana had been ceded to the Un... See More
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #664416
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 20, 1819
* The Jew Bill - president's support
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes... See More
Money Jefferson owed...
Item #664392
June 13, 1803
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: "Monticel... See More
Death of Martha Washington...
Item #664355
June 01, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 1, 1802
* Martha Washington death
* Mount Vernon
Inside under "The Knell" is a brief yet very notable death report: "At Mount Vernon, on the 22d ult. Mrs. Martha Washington, relict of the late illustrious Gen. George Washington."
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 11 inches, an old tape mend to an unrelated page,... See More
Thought on building the Erie Canal, five years before construction began...
Item #664048
March 21, 1812
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: &qu... See More
Parson Weems' book on George Washington...
Item #662303
June 21, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 21, 1803
* Parson Weems book advertisement
* President George Washington biography
The top of the back page has a small advertisement for "The Rev. M. L. Weems", more popularly known as Parson Weems, the ad noting: "Is hereby authorized to solicit of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Philadelphia their subscriptions to the Hist... See More
Famed artist Gilbert Stuart...
Item #661864
April 18, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 18, 1803
* President George Washington portrait
* American painter Gilbert Stuart
The back page has an advertisement headed "Gilbert Stuart", noting in part: "...G. Stuart takes this opportunity, likewise, to apprise the public that he has pursued the necessary steps...to protect his works for the future from the illiber... See More
Celebrating the birthday of John Adams...
Item #660185
November 06, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1802
* President John Adams
* Celebrating 67th birthday
The front page has over a full column of text concerning the birthday of John Adams. Headed: "Tribute of Gratitude", it begins: "Saturday last being the Birth Day of the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, the same was celebrated at Quincy...".
Included is... See More
Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...
Item #659579
March 17, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 17, 1814
* Two Acts signed in block type by James Madison
* Proposal made to various Indian Chiefs
* Woodcut of a ship which includes the famous phrase: "Don't Give Up The Ship"
Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON. The second page contains "...the substance of ... See More
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826 The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly intercourse between the parties..." with more.
Also on the ftpg. is a report which rea... See More
General Andrew Jackson visits Jackson, TN...
Item #659552
October 22, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, MD October 22, 1825 Featured in this issue is a nice, early report regarding General Andrew Jackson's visit to Jackson, Tennessee. See images for details.
Additional articles provide news from various regions throughout America, and include political reporting.
This 16 page newspaper is in good condition, and measures 9 1/2 by 6 inches.... See More
On George Washington's death & funeral... Front page report of his death...
Item #658473
January 08, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, January 8, 1800
* President George Washington death - funeral
The front page has a nice account headed: "Washington's Last Illness" which begins: "Some time in the night of Friday, the 10th instant, having been exposed to a rain on the proceeding day, General Washington was attacked with an inflammatory affec... See More
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