George Washington
George Washington
From during Washington's administration...
Item #704293
April 22, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, April 22, 1796 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.
Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...
Item #704242
August 19, 1795
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 19, 1795
* President George Washington
* Concerns over the Jay Treaty
Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.
Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.
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(3) 1793 George Washington documents...
Item #704184
November 02, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793
* (3) George Washington documents
Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.
Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More
The colored men of Washington, D.C. make plea to President Lincoln...
Item #704159
November 03, 1862
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 3, 1862
* The African American Delegation to Abraham Lincoln
* Free Negroes - black colonization in Washington D.C. ?
The most noteworthy article is found on page 4 headed: "Free Colored Emigrants" which is a letter from free Washington, D.C. blacks to President Abraham Lincoln in which they plead that he follow-through on his promise to provide, ... See More
Items on the Revolutionary War in this handsome newspaper...
Item #704133
August 27, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 27, 1778
* Rare American Revolutionary War title
This title has one of the more ornate mastheads of the Revolutionary War, the lettering so frilly that it is almost difficult to read.
Page 2 has some reports from London noting the king has called in Lt. General Burgoyne, likely to explain his loss at Saratoga.... See More
1775 Battle of Bunker Hill...
Item #704104
October 12, 1775
NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 12, 1775
* Battle of Bunker - Breed's Hill
* Charleston, Boston, Massachusetts
* General Thomas Gage account
Certainly a terrific issue as page 3 begins with a letter, signed in type by: Tho. Gage, in which he gives his account of the historic Battle of Bunker Hill, dated June 25 just 8 days after the battle.
I... See More
Thomas Paine and his "American Crisis" essay #10...
Item #704103
May 02, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, May 2, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
* Thomas Paine - essay # 10
* "The American Crisis"
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of his essay of March 5, 1782, headed "Common Sense To the People of America. On the Expences, Arrangements, and Disbursement for carrying on the War, and finishing it with Honour and Adva... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #704073
April 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1796
* George Washington & Samuel Adams
The front page features two Acts of Congress concerning courts, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a chart of the latest count for the election of Mass. governor, showing Judge Sumner leading over Gov. Sam Adams.
Four pages, some damp staining, good condition.... See More
Washington script signature... Light house on Sequin Island...
Item #704070
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...", sig... See More
Two script signatures signed by George Washington...
Item #704069
January 03, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1795
* President George Washington
* Signatures in typed script
The top half of the first column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this issue displayable.
Other political reporting & news reports with many ads as well.
Four pages, good condi... See More
The Edmund Randolph scandal that would cause his resignation...
Item #704063
January 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 9 1796
* The Edmund Randolph scandal
* United States Secretary of State
* re. Revolution in France
The front page has several crucial letters on the scandal involving Sec. of State Edmund Randolph which would result in his resignation.
Randolph had been tasked with keeping friendly relations with France. The British Navy had intercepted c... See More
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
Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #704060
June 23, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1790
* Act of United States Congress
The front page begins with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress during this formative year of the federal governmen... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by President Washington...
Item #704058
May 06, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1795
* President George Washington
* 2 Acts of Congress signed
The entire column 2 of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One is for "...authorizing the exportation of arms, cannon and military stores in certain cases."
Four pages, light damp stainin... See More
Washington signs America's first Copyright Act...
Item #704053
July 17, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1790
* Copyright Act of 1790
* 1st federal copyright law
* President George Washington
A nice & very historic issue for display, as fully half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning by securing the Copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors & Proprietors of such Co... See More
George Washington on the front page...
Item #704052
July 07, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1790
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning a cession of land in North Carolina, signed in script type by: George Washington, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson & John Adams.
Four pages, some stains at the top quadrant, a bit irregular at the spine f... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress.... Votes for John Hancock...
Item #704051
April 04, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1792
* President George Washington & more
The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 has over half a column of election results in Massachusetts, by city, for governor, number showing large majorities for John Hancock.
Four pa... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #704046
May 10, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #704045
April 26, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794
* President George Washington
* Three Acts of U.S. Congress
A great display issue as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.
The first of the Acts is: "...to authorize the President of the United Sta... See More
A Washington Act of Congress begins the front page...
Item #704043
November 26, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791
* President George Washington
* Act of United States Congress
* re. census of South Carolina
The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Farther Time for Making Returns of the Enumeration of the Inhabitants in the District of South Carolin... See More
Acknowledging Washington's third annual address...
Item #704042
November 12, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1791
* President George Washington
* re. State of the Union Address
Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.
The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which i
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* President George Washington
* re. State of the Union Address
Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.
The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which i
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #704011
November 06, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 6, 1799
* General Alexander Hamilton
* At Trenton, New Jersey
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mentioning that: "All officers...who are...absent from their commands are required...to report themselves by letter to Major General ALEXANDER HAMILTON..." with a bit more. This is the Alexander Ha... See More
On the death of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #703975
July 13, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1826 Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826. This issue has several items concerning them, including some funeral reports. See the photos for the various reports. Nice to have these accounts in this famous title from the nation's capital.
Four pages, minor margin wear... See More
Inauguration of Jefferson Davis... Lincoln's progress to Washington...
Item #703971
February 19, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1861 The front page has: "The Incoming Administration" "Progress of the President Elect Toward Washington" "The Trip From Buffalo to Albany" with the reporting taking close to half of the page with subheads: "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Utica" "Reception and Speech at Albany" "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Rocheste... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #703946
March 11, 1801
MIRROR OF THE TIMES & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Wilmington, Delaware, March 11, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration
* President of the United States
Over half of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address, headed: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" and prefaced with: "Wednesday last, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office requi... See More
The travails of the journey west to the gold fields...
Item #703936
November 03, 1849
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 3, 1849 A page 3 article begins: "Vessels For California" which gives the details of the large number of ships leaving from the East and bound for California. The first sentence sets the stage: "The trade between the Atlantic cities & the Pacific has increased to such an extent that but few persons are likely to form a just co... See More
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
Jefferson is--finally--elected President...
Item #703929
March 02, 1801
JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine (still part of Mass. at this time), March 2, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson finally wins
* Controversial election of 1800
The election of 1800 was a very contentious one, ending with a Jefferson-Burr tie, but after 36 ballots the House of Representatives ultimately chooses Jefferson as president.
Page 3 has that report, headed: "President--Ch
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Abraham Lincoln calls for more troops...
Item #703905
March 16, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1864
* Abraham Lincoln
* More troops order
Among the front page column headings on the Civil War are: "From Washington" "Another Call for Troops from the President" "Two Hundred Thousand More Men Wanted" "A Draft Ordered for the 15th of April" with the draft document signed: Abraham Lincoln.
Eight pages, nice con... See More
Lincoln's funeral train progresses towards Springfield, Illinois... Ending events of the Civil War...
Item #703858
April 26, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 26, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination - murder
* Funeral train on the way to Springfield
Pages 2 and 3 have reports on both the ending events of the Civil War but also on Lincoln's funeral train as it progresses to Springfield, Illinois. Photos show details.
Four pages, never bound no trimmed, various folds and creases, generally in good conditi... See More
Lincoln's remains stop in Utica: in a Utica newspaper...
Item #703857
April 27, 1865
UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, April 27, 1865
* President Abraham Lincoln's funeral train
* Journey from Washington D.C. to Springfield
* Best publication to be had for this stop (very rare)
Pages 2 and 3 have reports on Lincoln's funeral but also on the closing events of the Civil War. Lincoln's funeral train--on its way to Springfield, Illinois--went through Utica &... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Adams, and Jefferson...
Item #703809
April 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790
* Act of Congress re. North Carolina's Western lands
* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson
Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year.
Over half of page 3 is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "...a ... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Jefferson, & Adams...
Item #703808
April 03, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 3, 1790 Part of the front page, all of page 2 & nearly half of page 3 are taken up with the latest reports from Congress during this formative year. It ends with the note: "...A message was received from the President of the United States by his Secretary--with the ratification by South Carolina of the amendments proposed by Congress to ... See More
Letters to Washington & Franklin... Discussing the census...
Item #703798
February 24, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Feb. 24, 1790
* President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
Half of the front page is taken up with reports from: "Congress - House of Representatives" which includes talk on: "...the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. -- Mr. Madison's motion for a discrimination under consideration...", carrying over to take al... See More
The President tours the Northeast...
Item #703766
November 18, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 18, 1789 This issue has much coverage of the President's tour of the Northeast, including a front page address of the town of Portsmouth to the President, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 2 includes an: "Ode, Upon the Arrival of The President of the United States in the town of Boston", followe... See More
Two items signed by George Washington...
Item #703754
September 19, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 19, 1789 Page 2 has a letter to the House of Representatives signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, beginning: "The Governor of the Western Territory has made a statement to me of reciprocal hostilities of the Wabash Indians & white people inhabiting the frontiers bordering on the river Ohio...", which is followed by... See More
The Treasury Department is created... Where will the federal capital be located? Knox is Secretary at War...
Item #703753
September 16, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 16, 1789 Certainly the most notable report is that found on the back page, where is printed in full: "An ACT to Establish the Treasury Department" taking nearly a full column, signed at its conclusion by the President: George Washington.
A very notable report on the creation of this significant department of the federal government. Ter... See More
Debating where the permanent Capital should be... Death of the President's mother...
Item #703751
September 09, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 9, 1789
* Debate on Nation's capital location
* Mary Ball Washington death
* 1st president G.W.'s mother
Most of the front page is taken up with a: "Sketch of Proceedings of Congress in the House of Representatives..." with considerable debate on the Judicial Bill.
Half of page 2 (and some of page 3) are tak... See More
1789 creation of the Department of War...
Item #703746
August 19, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789
* Creation of the Department of War - Defense
* Beginnings stages of the federal government
* President George Washington signing
A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War. This was the "Sixth Act of the Legislature ... See More
First state-of-the-union address by George Washington... In American-made clothes...
Item #703726
January 09, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 9, 1790
* 1st President George Washington
* First State of the Union Address (SOTU)
A very significant issue, as page 3 contains George Washington's very first state-of-the-union address, taking over a full column and signed by him in type: G. Washington.
His address reflects upon the first year of the Presidency, beginning a traditio... See More
From the early months of our federal government...
Item #703712
July 11, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 11, 1789
* From the 1st year of George Washington's presidency
* United States government (Congress) in it's infancy
Page 2 has much on an oration delivered by the Reverend William Rogers before the Penna. State Society of the Cincinnati, and: "...Towards the close of the oration, Mr. Rogers...observed...to blazon the mer... See More
Terrific issue on the death George Washington...
Item #703673
January 01, 1800
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, January 1, 1800 This is one of the better issues to be had on the death & funeral of George Washington.
All columns and margins on pages 1, 2 & 3 have wide, black mourning rules. Page 4 has mourning rules at the top and bottom. The front page begins with a report headed with an engraving of a funeral urn above which is... See More
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
Washington visits his Masonic lodge, with his reply to an address...
Item #703615
April 29, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 29, 1797 On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are three "Acts" of Congress, each signed in script type: Go. Washington.
Also, on the front page under "Masonic" is an address from Lodge, No. 22, of the Ancient York Masons at Alexandria to the President, delivered during a meeting attended by Washington, and signed... See More
Washington signs an Act of Congress concerning General Greene... Indian troubles near Pittsburgh...
Item #703610
May 16, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1792
* President George Washington
* United States Congress Act
* General Nathaniel Greene
The front page has almost a full column Act of Congress concerning General Nathaniel Greene. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a report concerning trouble with the Indians in the Pittsburgh vicinity. Anothe... See More
Washington signs two Acts of Congress... Finding a site for Congress...
Item #703607
September 16, 1789
MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 16, 1789
* President George Washington
* V. P. John Adams
The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the "Act Registering & Clearing Vessels Regulating the Coasting Trade...", signed in script type: George Washington.
Nice page 2 discussion in Congress on proposed sites for the new federal government, a... See More
Building & dedicating Fort Fayette in Pennsylvania... The Second Militia Act...
Item #703606
June 02, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1792
* 2nd - Second Militia Act of 1792
* President George Washington signs
* Fort Lafayette - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
* Major General Anthony Wayne
Most of the front page is taken up with a Act of Congress now known as the Second Militia Act, signed in script type by the President, Go. Washington on May 8, 1792.
It is officially entitled:... See More
George Washington and Samuel Adams...
Item #703605
March 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington, one of which is authorizing the creation of a lighthouse at the entrance of Georgetown harbor, South Carolina.
Also on the front page is an Act of the Mass. legislatu... See More
George Washington script signature... Henry Knox, Paul Revere, & Sam Adams...
Item #703604
January 17, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795
* President George Washington
* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere
A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.
Also on the front page is a letter from the President ... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #703603
July 05, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1794 Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "An Act Laying Certain Duties Upon Snuff and Refined Sugar" which is signed in script type at its conclusion by the President: Go. Washington.
This is followed by two Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, carrying over to page 2, each signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 2 also has a letter from Capt. Brant... See More
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