Founding Fathers (U.S.)

The following newspapers include articles with content related to: George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, George Mason, Thomas Paine, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Rush.

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Josiah Bartlett, Carter Braxton, John Calhoun, Charles Carroll, Samuel Chase, Abraham Clark, Henry Clay, George Clymer, John Dickinson, William Ellery, William Floyd, and Elbridge Gerry

Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, Benjamin Harrison, John Hart, Joseph Hewes, Thomas Heyward, William Hooper, Stephen Hopkins, Francis Hopkinson, Samuel Huntington, and Andrew Jackson

Francis Lightfoot Lee, Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lewis, Philip Livingston, Thomas Lynch, Thomas McKean, Arthur Middleton, Lewis Morris, Robert Morris, John Morton, and Thomas Nelson

William Paca, John Penn, William Penn, Thomas Stone, Robert Treat Paine, George Read, Caesar Rodney, George Ross, Edward Rutledge, Roger Sherman, and Richard Stockton

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Founding Fathers (U.S.)

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697849

A two-issue set: George Washington and Paul Revere on the front page...

Item #697849

June 25, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 22 and 25, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Paul Revere's church bells




A two issue set with over half of the front page of the 22nd taken up with lengthy & detailed text of: "An ACT to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with the Indian Tribes & to Preserve Peace on the Frontiers." The Act carries over to take more than a full co... See More  

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701326

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #701326

July 06, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1796  Taking half the front page & concluding on page 2 is the: "Act Laying Duties on Carriages for the Conveyance of Persons..." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The front page begins with a detailed ad for: "Josiah Flagg, Surgeon Dentist". Flagg was the first native-born dentist in the United States... See More  

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704061

Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #704061

July 20, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 20, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Three Acts of U.S. Congress




The front page features not one but three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One relates to building codes for new construction in Washington, D.C. and another is for: "...making Appropriations for the Support of the Military &... See More  

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665507

1796 Samuel Adams...

Item #665507

July 30, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796 



* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts



The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.



Four pages, some foxing, good condition.... See More  

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705498

1796 Samuel Adams...

Item #705498

July 30, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796  



* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor

* 18th century American original




The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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586734

Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...

Item #586734

August 03, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 3, 1796  The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams. Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada". Also a brief yet notable report from Philadelphia: "The building of the United States Frigate, now constructing in Southwark... See More  

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698984

Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...

Item #698984

August 03, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796  



* USS United States construction

* Samuel Adams act signed in type




The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada".

Also a brief yet notable r... See More  

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700770

Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #700770

August 06, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 6, 1796  



* President George Washington



Over half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT laying duties on carriages for the conveyance of persons, & repealing the former act for that purpose." which is signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.

The back page also has two reward ads for runaway slaves.

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665853

Sam Adams... The Western military posts...

Item #665853

August 10, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1796   The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Page 2 has an article; "The Western Posts Taken Possession of" which is a letter from Capt. James Bruff to the Sec. of War dated at Fort Oswego.

Four pages, some foxing & light damp staining, a bit irre... See More  

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665509

Sam Adams signs an Act of the Mass. Legislature...

Item #665509

August 13, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1796  The entire first column on the front page is an Act by the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type by the governor; Samuel Adams.

Four pages, bit of light damp staining, good condition.

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698028

Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...

Item #698028

August 24, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Lengthy proclamation signed in script




A pair of issues: beginning on the front page of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to pg. 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION"  by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. ... See More  

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700771

On George Washington retiring from public life...

Item #700771

September 26, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796  



* Rare 18th century American publication

* re. President George Washington's retirement




The front page has 22 illustrated ship ads.

Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form...there is nothing w... See More  

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703206

Washington's Farewell Address...

Item #703206

September 29, 1796

UNITED STATES CHRONICLE, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 29, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Farewell Address (retirement) 




If there was a list of the most historic utterances of the post-Revolutionary War era, this issue would have to rank near the top.

All of pages 1 and 2, and nearly a column of page 3 are taken up with an address: "To The People of the United... See More  

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677450

Signed by John Jay...

Item #677450

November 02, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 2, 1796  Page 3 has over 1 1/2 columns taken up with the: "Governor's Speech" signed by him in type: John Jay.

The back page has five notices for the sale of land, most in the "West", two from the Northwest Territory.

Four pages, great condition.

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703934

Washington's Farewell Address...

Item #703934

November 14, 1796

THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 14, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Farewell Address (retirement) 




Taking a full column on the front page, all of pages 2, and a bit of page 3 is an historic report headed "AMERICA - The President's Speech To the United States off America", more commonly known as Washington's Farewell Address.

The nation&... See More  

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705078

A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...

Item #705078

November 18, 1796

GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1796  



* Rare 18th century American publication



A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title... See More  

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701713

Thomas Jefferson, a captured ship, sale of public land...

Item #701713

November 30, 1796

THER HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Nov. 30 1796  Page 3 has a letter concerning Thomas Jefferson. Also a report: "Capture of the Brig Mercury From this Fort" by a French privateer, which would lead to the Quasi-War with France.

The back page has 2 official notices by the Secretary of the Treasury concerning the sale of public lands: "...of the United States, in ... See More  

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596595

Two documents signed by Sam Adams...

Item #596595

November 30, 1796

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 32, 1796   Yes, that's the date on the newspaper (see). Page 3 has an "Address" to the Mass. Senate & House, signed in type: Samuel Adams (see), and another "Resolve" by the Mass. legislature also signed: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, decorative masthead, very nice condition.... See More  

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700777

On the retirement of George Washington from public office...

Item #700777

December 16, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Dec. 16, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Retirement from public service




The front page includes 18 illustrated ship advertisements.

Page 3 has a letter signed in type: George Washington, in response to another letter about his retirement from public office. Washington makes some nice comments.

Page 2 has another lett... See More  

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704316

A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...

Item #704316

January 10, 1797

GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Dec. 30, 1796 



* Rare 18th century American publication



A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer" which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.

Page... See More  

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719658

Scarce title containing a Washington letter...

Item #719658

January 16, 1797

THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 16, 1797  



* Rare 18th century publication

* President George Washington




A scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our (soon to be) 50 years. It published for exactly one year.

Page 2 features a letter to George Washington from the Penna. Senate, offering congratulations for his public service. It is followed by h... See More  

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703229

Inaugural addresses of John Adams, and much more...

Item #703229

March 08, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, March 8, 1797  



* John Adams inauguration

* V.P. Thomas Jefferson




The front page has an address: "To George Washington" from the Penna. legislature on his retirement from public office, to which he responded with a letter signed in type; Go. Washington

This is followed by another similar letter to the President, ag... See More  

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709004

George Washington, Paul Revere...

Item #709004

March 08, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1797  Page 2 has an "Address To George Washington" from the "Senators representing Massachusetts in Congress" concerning his retirement from public life, followed by his humble and gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington.

Page 3 has a notice about the quarterly meeting of the "Grand Lodge" signed in type: Paul Revere, G... See More  

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669093

Signed by Governor Sam Adams...

Item #669093

March 22, 1797

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 22, 1797  Beginning on the front page & ending on pg. 4 signed: Samuel Adams is "An Act ...Respecting Highways" in the state of Mass. Page 2 has: "Slave Trade"

Four pages, good condition.

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669094

Presidential proclamation signed by John Adams...

Item #669094

April 05, 1797

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 5, 1797 



* Nice 18th century American publication

* President John Adams proclamation




The front page has reports from the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress". Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" concerning a need to convene Congress, signed in type: John Adams.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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686143

Washington and Napoleon Buonaparte...

Item #686143

April 05, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 5, 1797 



* President George Washington

* Napoleon Bonaparte




At the bottom of the front page is an Act of Congress which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

This was one of just a few newspapers which used the script type for documents signed by politicians, making such issues very displayable.

Amongst the various items on page... See More  

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700624

George Washington "signature" on the front page...

Item #700624

April 19, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 19, 1797  



* President George Washington

* Act of Congress script signature




The front page contains an Act of Congress, taking close to a full column of text, being: "An Act for Raising a Further sum of Money by additional Duties on certain Articles imported; & for other purposes." which is signed in script type: Go. Washington. This was ... See More  

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700622

Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...

Item #700622

April 22, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  



* President George Washington's last day in office

* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type




The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More  

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700623

Four George Washington signatures on the front page...

Item #700623

April 26, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797  



* President George Washington

* United States Congress acts




The front page features not one, but four documents each signed by the President: Go. Washington, three of them are signed in the very desirable script type. One of the Acts relates to fixing the military establishment of the United States.

Four pages, very light damp staining at ... See More  

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704655

John Jay, Columbia University...

Item #704655

April 26, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 26, 1797  A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements. 

A fine opportunity for an early newspaper at a low price.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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709840

Adams calls a special session of Congress due to the French-American crisis... Launching the frigate 'United States'...

Item #709840

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  

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704847

From John Adams' administration...

Item #704847

May 06, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 6, 1797  



* John Adams administration era

* 28th century American origina
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A very nice issue from the early months of John Adams' administration.

Four pages printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, great condition.

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686139

Four script signatures of George Washington...

Item #686139

May 06, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 6, 1797



* President George Washington

* (4) acts signed in script




On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are four "Acts", each signed in script type: George Washington. The acts take all of the third and fourth columns, and all of the script signatures appear in the last column.

Also on the front page under Commonwealth of Massachuse... See More  

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703616

George Washington on the front page...

Item #703616

May 10, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1797  The middle of the front page contains not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

Such issues are scarce--particularly with more than one signature--yet increasingly desirable and very displayable as such.

Beginning on the front page & concluding on page 2 is a letter: "From Mr. Jefferson,... See More  

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703222

Adams calls the first special session of Congress...

Item #703222

May 26, 1797

THE PHENIX; OR WINDHAM HERALD, Connecticut, May 26, 1797  



* Uncommon publication with nice masthead

* First special session of U.S. Congress 




On the front page headed: "President's Speech which takes over half of the front page and a portion of page 2 is a report dated "May 16".

In the speech President John Adams discusses the increased tensions betw... See More  

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705984

One of the less common 18th century titles...

Item #705984

June 14, 1797

PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 14, 1797  



* Rare 18th century American publication



The entire front page is taken up with ads including a a detailed ad for a runaway slave ad under: "Fifty Dollars Reward".

Another can be found on the back page. 

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.



AI notes: Porcupine’s Gazette was a daily Philad... See More  

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703582

The Constellation & Constitution are almost ready... The ingrate Thomas Paine...

Item #703582

June 14, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 14, 1797 



* USS Constitution & Constellation 

* United States Navy first warships 




A page 2 report notes: "Gen. Smith (of Baltimore)...mentioned that the Constellation frigate, building at that place, would be launched the 4th of July next. The Constitution, building here will be afloat the second week of August--She has upwards of 20... See More  

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709989

President John Adams signs in script type...

Item #709989

July 08, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1797  The last column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in in type by the President, John Adams, one in script type & the other in block type. Page 2 begins with a third Act signed in script type by John Adams.

Four pages, nice condition.

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709994

Honor bestowed upon President John Adams...

Item #709994

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 by: "The President's Answer", signed in script type: John Adams.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank s... See More  

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686137

Act of Congress signed by Adams & Jefferson...

Item #686137

November 09, 1797

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Nov. 9, 1797  The entire front page and  a good portion of page 3 are taken up with: "AN ACT Laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper" which is signed in type at its conclusion by John Adams, President, and Thomas Jefferson, Vice President.

Four pages, a very handsome issue as it was never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, slight ... See More  

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605650

Proclamation signed by John Jay...

Item #605650

December 06, 1797

THE SPECTATOR, New York, Dec. 6, 1797  Close to half of the first column of the back page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" concerning state law & prisoners, signed in type by the governor: John Jay.

Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing.

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665548

From the temporary capital of the United States...

Item #665548

December 28, 1797

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 28, 1797 



* Uncommon 18th century American publication

* During President John Adams administration




The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside h... See More  

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698611

From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...

Item #698611

January 05, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 5, 1798  



* Uncommon 18th century American publication



The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents..... See More  

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707233

Rare 18th century title...

Item #707233

January 08, 1798

THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Jan. 8, 1798  



* Very rare 18th century publication

* American Editor Philip Freneau

* Short-lived publication




A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.

The front page includes the continued: "View of the Present State of our Political Relation with the United States
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688363

Signed by New York governor John Jay... 1798...

Item #688363

January 20, 1798

THE SPECTATOR, New York, Jan. 20, 1798 



* Governor John Jay

* His response to the New York Senate




The back page has the "Answer of the Senate of the State of New York to the Speech of...John Jay, Governor..." which is followed by his response, signed in type: John Jay.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More  

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665565

Growing troubles with France...

Item #665565

February 05, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 5, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.

Page 3 has a message from the President concerning the growing tensions with France, signed in type: John Adams. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying th... See More  

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707249

Rare 18th century title... Visiting Gilbert Stewart's famous portrait of George Washington...

Item #707249

February 14, 1798

THE TIME-PIECE & LITERARY COMPANION, New York, Feb. 14, 1798  A quite rare title by Philip Freneau which lasted from March 13, 1797 to August 30, 1798.

Beginning on page 1 & taking all of page 2 are various reports from: "Congress".

Page 3 has a great notice headed: "General Washington--To be Seen Every Day at the New City Tavern, Broadway". This is an adver
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703584

6 front page script signatures of John Adams...

Item #703584

February 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1798  



* Presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson



The front page has six "Acts" each signed in script type: John Adams & in block type: TH: Jefferson. One of the acts allowed for compensation "...to the door keeper of the Senate, and his assistant; for their services during the late session of Congress."

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685689

John Adams on the XYZ Affair...

Item #685689

March 10, 1798

THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, March 10, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




An uncommon title which lasted only from Feb., 1798 thru June, 1799, during which time it was suspended for 6 months due to the death of the editor.

Contents include a wide range of eclectic articles with the back 2 1/2 pages taken up with "Intelligence". It begins with ... See More  

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709984

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...

Item #709984

March 14, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798  The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.

Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in script type by the governor: Increase Sumner.

Page 2 has an: "Important Message&quo... See More  

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