Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Washington script signature... Light house on Sequin Island...
Item #671755
April 25, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1795
* President George Washington act of Congress
* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed
The top of third column on the ftpg. has: "Laws Of The United States" "Published By Authority" "Third Congress of the United States". Hereafter is the text of: "An act to regulate the compensation of Clerks...", sign... See More
Speech of the governor, Sam Adams...
Item #669073
June 10, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 10, 1795 Almost half of page 3 is taken up with the: "Speech" of the governor of Mass., signed in type: Samuel Adams. He discusses various topics including revisions to the state constitution.
Four pages, nice condition.
Two documents signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #668102
June 24, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1795 Page 2 has a "Proclamation--By the Governor" signed in type: Samuel Adams. This is followed by a letter to the Mass. Legislature signed: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, a few minor stains, minor loss to a lower corner.
Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...
Item #660398
June 29, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795
* Proclamation signed in type by Sam Adams
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?
Item #674356
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795 Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have been...why Lord Howe & General Howe declined acknowledging h... See More
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #664712
July 06, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #660402
July 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795
* Jay's Treaty - John
* George Washington
A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,
concluding in the issue of the... 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
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.
Washington on peace & security...
Item #665469
July 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795
* George Washington
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.
Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratulations on t... See More
Front page Act signed by Sam Adams... Other thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #660404
July 20, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1795 Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Observations Against The TREATY." being the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine. There a... See More
Great dislike of the Jay Treaty (designed by Alexander Hamilton) with England...
Item #669540
July 29, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 29, 1795 Almost all of the front page is taken up with critical articles on the controversial Jay Treaty with England, designed by Alexander Hamilton, headed: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce Between Great Britain and the United States of America". Also: "Proceedings of the Inhabitants of New Yo... See More
Concerns about the pending Jay Treaty...
Item #660492
August 24, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 24, 1795 Page 2 has a letter from the people of Wilmington, Delaware: "To George Washington, President of the United States" on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by another letter of similar concern "To Mr. Alexander Hamilton".
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Washington letter on the Jay Treaty...
Item #668111
August 29, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 29, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a letter from the President to the New York Chamber of Commerce concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England, signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Concerns about the pending Jay Treaty, with Washington's response...
Item #660493
August 31, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 31, 1795
* George Washington address
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a letter from the people of Morris County, N.J. on their concerns about the Jay Treaty. Also a similar letter from the merchants of Phila. to the President followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Geo. Washington.
Four pages, very handsome masthea... See More
Washington's letter concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #660491
September 03, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 3, 1795
* President George Washington letter
* re. Jay Treaty of Amity - commerce
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has a lengthy letter to the President from the Chamber of Commerce of Boston concerning the pending Jay Treaty. It is followed by the Presiden... See More
Washington's letter concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #660489
September 10, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 10, 1795
* President George Washington
* re. Jay Treaty letter - Charlestown, Mass.
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 3 has: "President's Answer to the Town of Charlestown"" concerning the pending Jay Treaty. It is signed in type: Geo. Washi... 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
Trying to stop the spread of disease...
Item #598373
September 30, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Sept. 30, 1795
* Yellow Fever epidemic
Pages 2 & 3 have an interesting exchange of letters between Phila. & New York concerning a suspension of trade between the states due to a malignant fever in Phila., including a letter signed: John Jay, Governor of New York.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Washington responds to criticisms of the Jay Treaty...
Item #662854
October 22, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 22, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 3 has a letter from the county of Westmoreland to the President complaining about the terms of the Jay Treaty, followed by his response in which he notes: "...my deliberate opinion that in ratifying the treaty I had consulted the true interests of my country...". It is signed in type... See More
Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...
Item #661427
October 24, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795
* President George Washington
* Brunswick County, Virginia
Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.... See More
Washington responds about the Jay Treaty...
Item #660499
October 29, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 29, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 3 has letter from the people of Savannah to the President on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by the President's response, signed in type: Geo. Washington.
Over half of the front page is taken up with the continuing article: "Features of... See More
Politics, and those who aim to deceive...
Item #679036
November 11, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 11, 1795 The front page has much centering controversies with Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has a letter concerning politics noting in part: "...good men were elected who are friends to the federal government...danger from the evil designs of those who aim to deceive the people by their great but false professions of... See More
George Washington writes concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #665307
November 12, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston. Nov. 12. 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has: "Indian Intelligence - Of the Creeks" which is most of a column with details on relations with them & other tribes. The report is datelined from Savannah.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, o... See More
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #665475
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
The ftpg. has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty. One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", sig... 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
Revisiting Revere's 'midnight ride' to Lexington & Concord...
Item #687497
December 05, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1795
* re. Paul Revere's Midnight Ride
* Battles of Lexington and Concord
* American Revolutionary War revisited
Period accounts of Paul Revere's legendary ride on the eve of the battle of Lexington and Concord are exceeding rare. The few we discovered over the past 46 years are exceedingly brief.
As Paul Revere was running for the vacated post ... See More
Paul Revere from when he was the Masonic Grand Master...
Item #679040
December 09, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 9, 1795
* Masonic - Freemasonry - Masons
The prime content in this issue is the page 3 ad for the "Grand Lodge" of the local Masons, which includes an engraving of the Masonic seal and which also is signed in type by: PAUL REVERE, G. Master.
Four pages, light foxing, generally nice condition.... See More
Alexander Hamilton defends the President's salary...
Item #669084
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
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
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665478
December 19, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795
* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
Over half of the front page is taken up with the "President's Address" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" as it is h... See More
Washington responds to the Senate's address on his state-of-the-union speech...
Item #669551
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 type: G. ... See More
George Washington & John Adams...
Item #665481
December 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 26, 1795
* President George Washington
The ftpg. contains an address to the President concerning Washington's very recent state-of-the-union address, signed in type: John Adams, plus his response signed in script type: Go. Washington. Nice to have both Adams and Washington on the front page.
Four pages, scattered foxing, minor printing flaw at the ... See More
.In response to Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665483
December 30, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 30, 1795
* President George Washington reply
* State of the Union Address response
The ftpg. has: "Congressional Summary - Congress of the United States" with prefacing remarks noting: "...members of the House...waited on the President of the United States at his own house, where the Speaker delivered the following 'ADDRESS' In a... See More
On the creation of George Washington University...
Item #679041
January 02, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1796 Page 2 has a report from the Virginia House of Delegates concerning Washington: "...that the plan contemplated for erecting an University at the Federal city...And whereas when the general assembly of Virginia presented sundry shares in the James River and Potomac companies to George Washington as a small token of their gratitude for the great, e... See More
Two letters signed in script by George Washington...
Item #668117
January 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796
* President George Washington letters signed in script
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.
This title was one of very few which used script type for the President, which is mo... See More
Letters signed by John Jay...
Item #659369
January 16, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 16, 1796
* John Jay's Treaty - letters
Page 3 has several letters concerning John Jay including two signed in type by him as governor of the state of New York. Much other news of the day.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Huge treaty with the Indians, signed by Washington...
Item #662711
January 23, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 23, 1796
* President George Washington
* Native Americans - Indians treaty
Taking most of the front page & a portion of page 2 a treaty, headed at the top of pg. 1 with a script signature of the President: George Washington, and beginning: "Whereas a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America & the tribes of Indian... See More
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #659370
January 23, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 23, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Details on a ship wreck... Death of a governor...
Item #668457
January 28, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Jan. 28, 1796 Various news reports of the day including a page 3 item: "A Grand Victory Obtained by the Austrians and: "Ship Wreck" with much detail. Also a report of the death of Samuel Huntington, governor of Connecticut, with much detail on the funeral.
Four pages, good condition.
Washington reduces the size of the cent and half cent coins...
Item #659372
January 30, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Jan. 30, 1796
* President George Washington
* Coinage - coins - U.S. mint
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" concerning the: "...act establishing a mint & regulating the coins of the United States.." which relates to the reduction of the size of the copper coin due to the increased cost of copper. It is signed in type by the Pre... See More
George Washington on the front page...
Item #668119
February 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 3, 1796
* President George Washington
* re. the Jay Treaty
The ftpg. features an address "To the President of the United States" concerning the Jay Treaty, with his response signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Pg. 2 report from "The Mint" reports on the quantities of various coins minted. The back page has a commercial ad: "... See More
Washington Proclamation on coinage...
Item #665952
February 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 10, 1796
* President George Washington
* Proclamation signed in script
* U.S. coinage - copper cent
At the top of the front page and taking almost half a column is "A Proclamation" for reducing the weight of the copper cent and half cent due to the increased price of copper. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washing... See More
Sam Adams signatures in type...
Item #665487
February 17, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 17, 1796 The front page has over a full column taken up with three Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each Act signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, light foxing & damp staining, generally good.
Sam Adams signatures in type...
Item #668120
February 17, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 17, 1796 The front page has over a full column taken up with three Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each Act signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, nice condition.
Sam Adams... Terrific masthead...
Item #686688
February 22, 1796
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 22, 1796
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
Most of the front page is taken up with three Act of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
One of the more decorative & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
Four pages, great condition.... See More
Signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #665488
February 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1796
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* President George Washington birthday
he front page has two Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. Page 2 includes a report on the celebration of the 65th birthday of President George Washington. Four pages, irregular at the right margin causes a bit of ... See More
George Washington script signature...
Item #665489
February 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1796 Fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress which is signed in script type: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams. This Act was for providing money for the support of government for the current year.
Beginning on the front page & ending on page 2 is a letter signed in type by John Jay. And pg. 3 has a d... See More
Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Creating the town of Castine...
Item #665490
March 02, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796 The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide the town of Penobscot into two distinct towns; and to incorporate the southerly part thereof into a town by the name of Castine." with the lengthy text, signed in type: Samuel Adams.
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Creating the town of Castine... Benedict Arnold...
Item #688796
March 02, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796 The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide the town of Penobscot into two distinct towns; and to incorporate the southerly part thereof into a town by the name of Castine." with the lengthy text, signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Keep ... See More
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