George Washington
George Washington
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688199
July 07, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The middle of page 3 has an article on the on-going Black Hawk Indian War, noting in part: "...General Atkinson was to march on that day with the Illinois militia...to attack the Indians who were stationed on Rock River...with a party of 40 or 50 Indians and killed five...General... See More
Freed slaves sailing for Liberia...
Item #688197
June 19, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1832 Page 3 has a nice article: "Departure of the Jupiter" being a report of free Black emigrating to Liberia.
It notes in part: "...ready to sail from Norfolk for Liberia. She took er departure on the 9th with manumitted slaves. Of this latter, 46 were liberated by the will of the later Dr. Bradley of Georgia; 14 by Joseph Gray...... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688196
June 16, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report headed: "The Indian War" on the Black Hawk War.
The Black Hawk War was a conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk leader. The war erupted after Black Hawk and a group of Indians crossed the Mississippi in... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688194
June 12, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1832
* The Black Hawk War
* Sacs & Fox Indians
The front page has a report taking over half a column: "Latest From the West", a letter from St. Louis on the Black Hawk War, which begins: "...Disastrous accounts are brought be every arrival from above of the massacre of families residing near the scene of Indian hos... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688193
June 09, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1832 The front page has a report: "Indian Incursions" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...the Indians, in strong force, were advancing into the settlements on Grand Prairie carrying desolation before them..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Border War - The Latest Intelligence From Illinois&quo... See More
Death of famed publisher Hezekiah Niles...
Item #688191
April 04, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 4, 1839 The top of page 3 has a report of the death of famous newspaper publisher Hezekiah Niles, it noting in part: "...the decease of the venerable and respected Hezekiah Niles, the founder...editor & publisher of Niles' Weekly Register--a paper universally known and esteemed in our country for its ability, candor, and useful cha... See More
Resolution limiting the term of the President...
Item #688187
January 22, 1839
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., Jan. 22, 1839 The top of page 3 has an interesting report from "Congress" noting: "...a joint resolution was introduced by Mr. Tallmadge for the amendment of the Constitution...provides that the President shall be elected for one term of four years and be ineligible thereafter..." with other restrictive ideas.
Four pages, nice conditi... See More
The Black Hawk War...
Item #688184
June 02, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1832 The front page has a report: "The Indian War" which is on the Black Hawk War, noting in part: "...an engagement had taken place at Fox River with the hostile Sacs and Foxes & that the militia sent out to meet them had even defeated..." with more.
Also, page 3 has: "The Indian War" being a letter from Le... See More
The defeat of Black Hawk,...
Item #688182
August 11, 1832
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 1832
* Battle of Wisconsin Heights
* Defeat of Black Hawk
* General Henry Dodge victory
The front page has a report: "Defeat of Black Hawk" which is prefaced with a note: "...received from Fort Howard which announce the gratifying intelligence of the defeat of Black Hawk & his warriors...". What follows is a ... See More
Lincoln's views on exchange of officers of colored regiments...
Item #688142
September 12, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Sept. 12, 1863 The front page has "An Unfounded Rumor" that: "...one thousand Yankee cavalry had crossed the Pamunkey...& were moving across King William...robbing & pillaging..." with more. Also: "From Charleston" "From the Southwest" and many ads.
Plus nearly 2 columns are headed: "Acts... See More
Great issue on the Battle of Gettysburg... From the capital of the Confederacy...
Item #688122
July 06, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Richmond, Virginia, July 6, 1863
* Historic Battle of Gettysburg
* From the Confederate perspective
Not only is this a nice newspaper from the Confederacy, but it is from the Confederate capital.
Although the front page has much reporting on the Civil War, certainly the most significant content in this issue is the rather lengthy & detailed reporting on ... See More
Abraham Lincoln on his way to his inauguration...
Item #688040
February 16, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 16, 1861
* Abraham Lincoln as president-elect
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Among the front page column heads are: "Affairs of the Nation - Important Speech of the President Elect at Pittsburgh" "The Incoming Administrations - Mr. Lincoln's Progress Towards Washington".
Also: "Arrival & Reception In Cleveland... See More
Lincoln is inaugurated, with his memorable address on the front page...
Item #688031
March 05, 1865
DAILY MILWAUKEE NEWS, Wisconsin, March 5, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln
* Inauguration - inaugural Address
The front page begins with nice column heads including: "Inaugural Message Of President Lincoln!" "The Heavens Wept Profusely & the Streets of Washington Deluged in Mud!" "Latest From Sherman!" & much more on the closing events of the Civi... See More
J.Q. Adams' state-of-the-union address, in a Washington newspaper...
Item #687989
December 06, 1827
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams
* State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
This was Adams' annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington & continues today. Terrific to shave this report in a n... See More
Rare same-day report of Harrison's inauguration...
Item #687963
March 04, 1841
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., March 4, 1841
* President William Henry Harrison inauguration
* Very rare same-day report from nation's capital
A terrific & very desirable newspaper as this has a same-day report on the inauguration of President Wm. H. Harrison.
Such a report is likely only to be found in a newspaper from the nation's capital, however we have had several iss... See More
Harrison wins the election: in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687962
November 09, 1840
THE GLOBE, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1840
* William Henry Harrison
* Presidential election victory
Perhaps there can be no better newspaper to report a Presidential election than one from the nation's capital.
Page 3 begins with: "The Election" "It becomes our duty to announce to the public that we have received returns of the elections in a sufficient number of the stat... See More
On the Jews at Jerusalem... President Pierce on the sale of Wisconsin land...
Item #687867
June 23, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1853 Among the reports inside are: "The Jews" which is a letter from Jerusalem; nearly a full column: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land at Willow River in Wisconsin, signed in type: Franklin Pierce. Also: "Colored Seamen At Charleston".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Condition of the 'colored race'... Planning for the railroad...
Item #687865
June 16, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1853 Among the page 3 articles are: "Surveys For the Pacific Railroad" which reports on the work being done to find an appropriate route for an Atlantic-to-Pacific railroad, not to be completed until 1869.
Also: "Condition of the Colored Race" which has interesting commentary, including; "...condition of the f... See More
Defending Edgar Allan Poe... Significant Poe issue...
Item #687859
May 19, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 19, 1853 Page 2 has almost an entire column taken up with a very notable article headed: "Edgar A. Poe, by Henry Clay Preuss".
As a bit of background, the following from eapoe.org is very helpful:
“In the decade following Poe’s death, periodical writers on both sides of the Atlantic disputed his place in American
... See More
Fine content from California, shortly after the '49 gold rush...
Item #687857
May 11, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "California Intelligence" with some fine, early content on this latest state to join the Union. Subheads are: "The Steamer Independence" "From The Mines" and: "The Sonora Expedition".
Four pages, nice condition.
Great article on life in San Francisco...
Item #687856
May 04, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 4, 1853 Page 3 has over half a column on: "Life In California" which is datelined from San Francisco, beginning: "The city is growing rapidly as a consequence of the rapid settlement of the country & development of its natural resources..." with much more, on the early growth and development of this notable Californi... See More
Death of the Vice President...
Item #687854
April 20, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1853 All 4 pages are bordered in wide, black "mourning" rules for the death of the Vice President.
Page 3 begins with: "Death Of Vice President King" with details. Also on page 3 is: "Proclamation of Santa Anna" signed by him in type: Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
Four pages, a bit close-trimmed at... See More
Large map of Burnside's accomplishments....
The death of Commodore Uriah P. Levy...
Item #687618
March 25, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, March 25, 1862
* Uriah P. Levy death (1st report)
* 1st Jewish commodore of U.S. Navy
* American Civil War - Jews
The most notable content within this issue is the very brief, but historic page 7 report of the death of Commodore (Admiral) Uriah P. Levy, the first U.S. Jewish Commodore, war of 1812 war hero, and credited as to having abolished the disciplinary procedu... See More
A rare & desirable Loyalist newspaper... Trying to find a solution...
Item #687431
August 17, 1775
RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Aug. 17, 1775
* American Revolutionary War
* Extremely rare publication
* James Rivington - spy publisher
James Rivington, the famous printer of this newspaper, had an interesting career.
He began this newspaper in 1773 initially with an impartial stance wh... See More
First of this title we have encountered...
Item #687407
July 13, 1812
ALEXANDRIA DAILY GAZETTE COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Virginia, July 13, 1812
* Very rare 19th century American publication
A very scarce title, in fact we believe this is the first we have encountered it. There are no issues of this date recorded in Brigham outside of the American Antiquarian Society.
The masthead features an engraving of George Washington.
Pages 1 and 4 are f... See More
Diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
Item #687399
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill diagram - print
* John Hancock & George Washington
A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles Town, Commonly called... See More
Washington agrees to help establish a military force... Much on the end of the war...
Item #687373
September 18, 1783
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 18, 1783
* General George Washington
* United States military force
* Revolutionary War ending events
A nice feature of the masthead is a great engraving taken from (modeled after) one done earlier by Paul Revere, showing a patriot soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll reading "Independence" in ... See More
Washington involved in a plan to exchange prisoners...
Item #687346
May 27, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* General George Washington
* Exchange of prisoners talks
The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.
One-third of the front page and over one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report of Commissioners for Settling a Cartel for the Excha... See More
Benedict Arnold responds... Nice war reports... Paul Revere masthead...
Item #687315
March 25, 1779
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR, AMERICAN ORACLE OF LIBERTY, Worcester, March 25, 1779
* 18th century American publication
* Revolutionary War - Benedict Arnold
* Masthead by Paul Revere
This newspaper published by the famed Isaiah Thomas is undoubtedly one of the more significant & notable titles of the Revolutionary War era.
It is worth noting that the famed printer Isaiah ... See More
On the Battle of Bunker Hill... Washington named commander-in-chief.. So much more....
Item #687295
July 05, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & THE NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 5, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* Siege of Boston, Massachusetts
* George Washington named commander
* American Revolutionary War
* Terrific issue w/ many reports
Nice engraving in the masthead of a post boy on horseback.
The front page has a letter from an officer in General Gage's regiment heading for ... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown, in an American newspaper...
Item #687288
December 20, 1781
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, December 20, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
This issue contains one of the most historically significant letters from the Revolutionary War, being Cornwallis' official announcement of his surrender to Washington at the Battle of Yorktown.
The report begins on the front page no less, prefaced wit... See More
The King addressses Parliament on the dire situation in America...
Item #687287
February 23, 1782
THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE and GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth, Feb. 23, 1782
* Rare publication during Revolutionary War
This is certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War era.
Page 2 has a letter that notes in part: "...the Americans might yet be brought back to a constitutional subordination to this country!...". Also: "The troops destined for t... See More
Confederate Civil War title from Kentucky...
Item #687240
April 27, 1861
LOUISVILLE DAILY COURIER, Kentucky, April 27, 1861
* Rare pro-Confederate title
* 1st year of the Civil War
Louisville is difficult to categorize as Union or Confederate during the Civil War as, depending on the time, there were factions within the city supporting both. To placate both sides the two leading newspapers took their stands: the "Courier" was very much pro-Confederate ... See More
Lincoln's State of the Union address, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #687239
December 04, 1861
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1861
* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st State of the Union Address
* Best publication to be had ?
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
Logically, much of his focus is on... See More
British reaction to Washington being named commander-in-chief...
Item #687211
October 18, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775 The front page begins with a nice item from London concerning George Washington: "General Washington, who was lately appointed Generalissimo over the Provincials, has refused any salary, and is to attend to the hazardous and arduous duty allotted him from principle only. A most noble example & worthy of imitation in Great Britain, pa... See More
Four front page signatures by George Washington...
Item #687171
May 28, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1796
* President George Washington
A very displayable newspaper, as the front page has not one but four Acts of Congress with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One concerns: "...allowing compensation for horses killed in battle belonging to officers of the army of the United States."
The back page features 12 ill... See More
Many honors to George Washington and Nathaniel Greene for their leadership in the Revolutionary War...
Item #687144
December 17, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 17, 1783 This is certainly one of the more displayable newspapers of the Revolutionary War era with this quite large & decorative engraving in the masthead.
Page 2 includes a letter of congratulations to Major-General Nathaniel Greene by the people of Newport, R.I., for his heroic effort during the war, followed by... See More
References to Cornwallis' surrender... A plea to Congress by Loyalist James Rivington...
Item #687139
December 06, 1781
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 6, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Post Surrender of Cornwallis
* Loyalist James Rivington
The masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" while standing beneath a banner inscribed "Appeal To Heaven&q... See More
Burning of Fairfield & the coastal towns of Connecticut...
Item #687105
July 15, 1779
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 15, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
* Burning of Fairfield, Connecticut - William Tyron
* Paul Revere masthead engraving for display
The masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere, showing a soldier holding a sword and a document inscribed "Independence" whil... See More
Execution of Col. Isaac Hayne, and much more...
Item #687094
October 11, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, October 11, 1781
* American Revolutionary War original
* American Issac Hayne's execution - hanging
Most of the front page is taken up with various correspondences from and to C. Fraser, Isaac Hayne, Lord Rawdon & John Collock, with a prefacing note: "The following are authentic copies of sundry papers which Col. Isaac Hayne, two ... See More
Perhaps the best Cornwallis surrender issue we have offered...
Item #687093
November 13, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Nov. 13, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
A terrific issue as not only does it contain a fine account of the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, but it consumes the entire front page, carries over to take most of page 2, with additional information on page 3 as well.
The front p... See More
A different look at the California Gold Rush...
Item #687009
June 23, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1849 Page 3 has: "Men and Business In California" which takes a more economic and business-focused look at the situation in California as a result of the rush for gold.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Great on the California Gold Rush...
Item #687008
June 22, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1849 Page 2 has a very descriptive article: "The Bay of San Francisco" which is fine reading concerning the effects of the Gold Rush on the region.
Page 3 has: "Gold Digging In California" which is a great letter to those back East urging them not to venture West in search of their fortune.
Also on page 3: "C... See More
Death of President James K. Polk... More on the Gold Rush...
Item #687006
June 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 20, 1849 Several column heads as well as the masthead dateline are black-bordered for the death of former President James K. Polk. Page 3 has three-quarters of a column taken up with various reports concerning his death and the funeral.
The back page has: "Overland Emigration To California" as well as: "Further From Califor... See More
Early "Postscript" notice of the death of President Polk... Great content on the Gold Rush.... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #687005
June 19, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849 The most notable report is the black-bordered "Postscript" at the upper right of page 3 which is headed: "Death Of Ex-President Polk" with the brief report noting: "...announcing; the melancholy news of the decease of Ex-President Polk at Nashville..." with a bit more.
We have never had an earlier re... See More
Great Salt Lake... Capture of a slave ship...
Item #687004
June 16, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1849 Page 3 has half a column taken up with: "Expedition To the Great Salt Lake" which is very descriptive of their findings.
Page 3 also has a small article: "Capture Of A Slaver" noting the capture of the slave schooner Zenobia: "...with 500 slaves on board...Great suffering had been experienced by the unfor... See More
People are abandoning their plans to venture to California...
Item #687003
June 14, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1849 Page 3 has: "The California Line of March" which is a letter from Fort Kearny, Nebraska Territory. It is prefaced with: "Evidence still comes to hand, almost daily, of the dissatisfaction of large numbers of the California adventurers on the Plains & of the determination of many of them to abandon their exhausti... See More
California gold, and diamonds & emeralds as well...
Item #686999
June 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1849 Page 3 has: "The Last News From California" which includes in part: "...Wonderful country! Gold there is not only getting plentier than ever it was before, but now even diamonds & emeralds are to be had for the picking up!..." with more.
Four pages, very nice condition.
The Indians in Texas... The California Gold Rush...
Item #686998
June 01, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1849 Page 3 reports include: "Indian Hostilities in Texas" which includes several reports from Brownsville. "Further Details from California" has some great accounts of life there during the gold rush. Under "Official" are 3 dispatches each signed in type: Z. Taylor".
Four pages, very nice condi... See More
Slavery, New Mexico, and California...
Item #686997
May 31, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1849 Page 3 has: "Slavery" and nearly a full column headed: "From California and Panama" and then a lengthy report on: "Politics in New Mexico".
Four pages, very nice condition.
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