George Washington
George Washington
On the death of Henry Clay...
Item #691662
July 03, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 3, 1852
* Henry Clay death
Most of page 2 is taken up with eulogies in Congress on the life of Henry Clay who died just a few days prior. They are introduced with: "Congressional--Eulogies Of Henry Clay" "We make room today for the remainder of the brief speeches made in the House...on the announcement of the death of... See More
The Moravians... The Mexican War...
Item #691660
June 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1847 Page 2 has an interesting article: "The Moravians" taken from Bancroft's History of the United States, Nearly 3 columns are taken up with: "The New Continental War" which is themed on the Mexican War.
Page 2 has several reports on the war with: "From the Army of Gen. Scott" "From the A... See More
Latest reports from the Mexican War...
Item #691659
June 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 21, 1847 Inside has 4 1/2 columns of a large number of reports on the Mexican War, headed: "The March Upon the Rio Grande" plus a letter signed by: Z. Taylor from Corpus Christi, Texas headed: "Headquarters Army of Occupation" "Latest From Vera Cruz" and "From General Taylor's Army".
Four ... See More
Santa Anna has resigned?
Item #691658
June 19, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1847 Page 2 has the: "Spirit of The Free Press" which includes various editorials from other newspapers, most concerning the war with Mexico.
Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "Official--Resignation Of Santa Anna" which is a lengthy letter by him explaining his reasons for resigning as President of Mexico,... See More
Latest news on the Mexican War...
Item #691657
June 17, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 17, 1847 Inside has various reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Pillow's Statement" 'Santa Anna" "General Scott's Army" "From Texas" "General Taylor's Movements" "Later From the City of Mexico" and other smaller items.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691656
June 16, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1847 The front page has two columns taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Ashimun, of Mass., On The Mexican War" which carries over to page 2 as well
Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including; "Letters of the Sec. of War to Gen. Taylor" "Affairs In Mexico" "Additional Items From Vera Cruz"... See More
General Winfield Scott's Proclamation to the people of Mexico...
Item #691655
June 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 15, 1847
* General Winfield Scott
* Letter to the Mexican people
* Mexican-American War
Page 2 begins with: "OFFICIAL--General Scott's Proclamation" to the people of Mexico. It begins: "The late events of the war... make it my duty to address you, in order to lay before you truths of which you are ignorant, beca... See More
The Mexican War... Sale of land in Florida & Missouri...
Item #691653
June 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 12, 1847 The front page has 2 documents: "By the President of The United States" concerning the sale of public land in Florida and Missouri, each signed in type: James K. Polk.
All of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a very lengthy editorial: "What We Are Fighting For--New Grounds of the War".
Also within:... See More
George Catlin to paint for Versailles... The Smithsonian...
Item #691652
June 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1847 Page 3 has a brief item about the famed artist George Catlin: "Our countryman, Mr. Catlin, has received an order form Louis Philippe to paint 25 large paintings for Versailles, from the designs he submitted to him of the travels of La Salle on the Mississippi, St. Lawrence, and the great lakes of North America."
Also wi... See More
Lengthy on the 'slavery question'... The Mexican War...
Item #691651
June 09, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 9, 1847
* David S. Kaufman - U.S. Representative (Texas)
* Question of slavery speech in the House of Congress
Three columns are taken up with: "Speech of Mr. Kaufman, of Texas, On The Slavery Questions" in the house of Representatives. Also within is part 7 of: "Mills' Route To The Pacific".
Mexican War re... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691650
June 08, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 8, 1847 Two columns are taken up with: "Spirit of The Free Press" being various editorials from other newspapers, most focused on the Mexican War.
Also inside: "A Letter From Ex-President Tyler" relating, in part, to the Mexican War. Also: "President Tyler & Texas" "Later From Santa Fe" "Tr... See More
The Mexican War... Slaves or servants?
Item #691647
June 03, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Gen. Scott's Proclamation" "The Ten Regiment Bill" "Late From the City of Mexico" and: "Rio De La Plata".
Also inside is: "A Slave Case in Albany" concerning a New Orleans man with two young slaves who arrived in Alb... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691646
June 02, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "From The Seat of Active War Operations" which takes most of a column; "Official--The Volunteer Staff of the Army" "Speculations Upon the War" "Gen. Zachary Taylor" "Santa Anna" "The Cause of the War" and: "... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691645
May 29, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1847 Inside pages have many reports on the Mexican War including: "Glorious News!" which begins: "This is the glorious title under which all of our recent victories over the Mexicans have been heralded...". Also articles headed: "Shall The War Go On?" and: "For What Purpose is the War Continued?"
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The Mexican War...
Item #691644
May 27, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 27, 1847 Page 2 has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the St. Marks vicinity of Florida.
Also inside are reports on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Mills's Route to the Pacific" being #4 of a series; "Further From Gen. Scott's Army"... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691642
May 22, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 22, 1847 Page 3 begins with a nearly full-column article concerning the recent discovery of the planet Neptune. Also on page 3 are a few articles on the Mexican War including: "Illustrated Life of Gen. Winfield Scott" "Departure of Troops" "The 'Second Conquest' of Mexico" "and a half-column articl... See More
The Mexican War...
Item #691640
May 21, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 21, 1847 Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "Mill's Route to the Pacific Ocean". And page 3 has many reports on the Mexican War with: "Our Armies In Mexico" "Extract of a Letter from Lieu. Corwin" "The Indiana Volunteers--Again" which is a letter datelined at "Camp Buena Vista"... See More
The Mexican War, and the pyramids of Egypt...
Item #691638
May 18, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 18, 1847 Page 3 has several reports on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Vera Cruz" "The United States 'Mexican Tariff' " From the South" which includes several news reports; "Santa Anna's Plan of the Campaign" and "The Battle of Buena Vista--Its Importance Considered".
Page 2 ... See More
Topography of the American West... The Mexican War...
Item #691634
May 14, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 14, 1847 Half of the front page is taken up with an interesting & very detailed report to Congress: "Fremont's Topographical and Scientific Maps" which concerns much of explorations in the American West.
Inside has much on the Mexican War including: "Particulars of the Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "The Mexic... See More
Creating New Braunfels and Fredericksburg, Texas...
Item #691630
May 13, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 13, 1847
* New Braunfels & Fredericksburg, Texas
* German settlements founding - creation
Page 2 has a great, 1 1/3 column article headed: "Affairs In New Mexico" with much on the Mexican War. Also inside: "Gen. Scott's Advance" which is on the war as well.
Page 2 also has: "The German Colony In Texa... See More
Four early reports from Southern California...
Item #691629
May 12, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 12, 1847 The front page features four letters each signed in type by: J. W. Kearny, concerning his work in Southern California. Two are datelined from San Diego & the other two from Los Angeles. The population of San Diego was less than 650 at the time.
Page 3 has: "The March To Mexico" "The Abandonment of Chihuahua"... See More
Much reporting on the Mexican War...
Item #691628
May 11, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 11, 1847 Pages 2 and 3 contain much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "Senator Corwin and the Mexican War" "Prospects of the War" "Mexican Affairs" "Capture of Tuspan [Tuxpan]" "From Matamoros" "From Tampico" "From Vera Cruz".
Also an interesting: "... See More
On the 1846 discovery of the planet Neptune...
Item #691609
April 15, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., April 15, 1847
* re. the discovery of the planet Neptune
* French astronomer Urbain Le Verrier
Page 3 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with much detail--very scientific--concerning the recent discovery of the new planet known as Neptune. Credit is given to Urbain Le Verrier but much work was done by others as well.
This is no typical 2-para... See More
Terrific issue on building the Smithsonian "Castle" in the nation's capital...
Item #691600
March 23, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D. C., March 23, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Construction of the "Castle"
* Washington D.C. publication
Page 3 has a wonderful article on the building of what we now know as the "Castle", the original building of the Smithsonian Institution.
It is headed: "Smithsonian Institution" and bits include: &... See More
Closing items on the Mexican War... On annexing Texas to the Union...
Item #691550
January 26, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1848
* Mexican War closing events
* re. Annexation of Texas
Page 2 includes: "Extract from Mr. Benton's Bill to Provide for the Annexation of Texas to the United States". This is followed by a letter datelined from the "Hermitage, Sept. 4, 1836" signed by Andrew Jackson concerning Sam Houston as the lea... See More
Latest from the Mexican War...
Item #691485
January 17, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1848 The front page has much concerning: "The Army Court Martial" of Col. Fremont. The back page has; "Late From Mexico" with several subheads including: "Destination of Troops" "Reorganization of the Mexican Army" Also: "...a Copy of the General Orders...lately issued by Gen. Scott".
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When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...
Item #691484
January 20, 1848
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1848 This newspaper contains on pages 1 and 4 reports from the: "House of Representatives" with mention of Abraham Lincoln.
The ftpg. has a lengthy address by Mr. Jamison which mentions in part: "...The gentleman from Illinois, from the Hardin and Baker district, (Mr. Lincoln,) took a strange position before the America... See More
Lincoln's journey to Washington... The Union is about to divide...
Item #691454
February 16, 1861
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1861
* President elect Abe Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Page 3 has a report from Phila. on the crisis of the Union with subheads: "Making Progress--How We Stand the Crisis--Remedy Wanted--Colored Exodus--Naval Activity--Fugitive Slaves".
* President elect Abe Abraham Lincoln
* Journey to the White House for inauguration
Page 3 has a report from Phila. on the crisis of the Union with subheads: "Making Progress--How We Stand the Crisis--Remedy Wanted--Colored Exodus--Naval Activity--Fugitive Slaves".
Page 4 has a nice editorial headed: "Mr. Lincoln's Positi
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With a small broadside "leaflet" issue...
Item #691353
March 05, 1892
THE MERCURY, Coronado, San Diego County, California, March 5, 1892
* Uncommon title
* Hotel del Coronado fame
A very rare newspaper from this island community in San Diego Bay, famous for the Hotel del Coronado which is its prime feature. Indeed, a pg. 2 item notes: "A visit to San Diego without seeing the Hotel Del Coronado would be like going to Washington without seeing ... See More
Lincoln's second inauguration...
Item #691247
March 06, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, March 6, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln 2nd inauguration
* Closing weeks of the Civil War
* Assassination nears
Page 4 headlines at the top of last column about the second inauguration of Abraham Lincoln include: "INAUGURATION" "Our Report of the Second Installation of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States" "Scenes at the White House in the Str... See More
President-elect enroute to his inauguration...
Item #691179
February 22, 1861
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1861
* President-Elect Abraham Lincoln heads to Washington D.C.
A great wealth of fine reporting on Lincoln's journey to Washington for his inauguration.
Among the front page column heads are: "THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION" "Progress of the President Elect Towards Washington" "His Departure From New York" "Popular Ovation... See More
Bull Run and much more...
Item #691131
September 01, 1862
CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Sept. 1, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "Important Army News" "The rebel Occupation of Manassas Junction" "McClellan Demanding that the Defenses of Washington Be Put in Good Order" "Exodus of Contrabands [slaves]" "Alarm In Washington" "How McClellan Gets the Command" "O... See More
Lengthy on Abraham Lincoln and his 'Spot Resolutions" in Congress...
Item #691094
December 23, 1847
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 23, 1847
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Spot Resolutions in Congress
Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed
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* Early Abraham Lincoln
* Spot Resolutions in Congress
Page 2 has an uncommonly lengthy report from [Abraham] Lincoln in the House of Representatives. This was his "spot resolution" and speech condemning the reasons for starting the Mexican War. He requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed
President of the Confederacy has died?
Item #691055
September 06, 1861
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 6, 1861 The front page first column has some nice heads: "THE REBELLION" "Confirmation of the Reported Death of Jefferson Davis" (obviously wrong); "The Flags of the Rebels Flying at Half-Staff" "Intense Excitement at Washington" "A General Engagement of the Hostile Armies Expected" "A Great Battle Probable To-Day&... See More
Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #691035
September 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
* re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 3 has a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde, from Norfolk, Virginia, several American newspapers ... See More
Great reporting on the lead-up to South Carolina leaving the Union...
Item #690973
December 24, 1860
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 24, 1860
* Secession convention in South Carolina
* History about to be made w/ Civil War
A wonderful issue as most of page 2 is taken up with the very detailed, verbatim discussion headed: "South Carolina - Proceedings of the Convention" held on December 17, 18, and 19. Th following day South Carolina would formally adopt their... See More
On the traffic in slaves...
Item #690951
February 18, 1863
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 18, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: The Army of the Potomac" "Contraband [slave] Traffic Interfered With" "A Deserter Shot" "Interesting From Kansas" "News From Washington" & more.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.
From the Civil War...
Item #690791
January 27, 1864
NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 27, 1864 The front page includes: "From Washington" "Senator Bayard Takes the Oath of Allegiance" "The Proposed Expulsion of Senator Davis" "Proceedings of Congress" "Serious Illness of Alexander H. Stephens's..." "Advices from Richmond--Jeff. Davis' House Robbed and Fired..." "Gen, Butler's Dep... See More
Events on the Rio Grande, at the closing moments of the Civil War...
Item #690784
June 19, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1865 The front page has: "News From the Rio Grande" which has much concerning the situation in the Brownsville vicinity. Also on the ftpg: "Chief Justice Chase to the Colored School Children of New Orleans" and: "General Grant's Letter About His Horse 'Jack' ".
Page 23 has two: "Proclamat... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #690777
September 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795
* President George Washington
Page 3 has a small item prefaced with: "The following is the concluding paragraph of the answer of the President of the United States to the Chairman of the Norfolk meeting against the Treaty:" and what follows is the paragraph, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archival ... See More
Trial of Lincoln's conspirators...
Item #690730
May 17, 1865
CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, New Hampshire, May 17, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Page 2 begins with a nice editorial: "The Conspiracy Trial" which was just beginning in Washington.
Page 3 also has a full column headed: "The Assassination Trial" "Condensed Summary of the Evidence" "The Testimony Aga... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690707
May 31, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1865 All of page 1 and most of page 2 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "Saturday's Proceedings Continued" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Page 3 has various end-of-war reports.
Great to have this content in a newspaper from the nation's capital.
Four pages, la... See More
Johnson's historic Amnesty Proclamation... Trial of the Lincoln conspirators...
Item #690706
May 30, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 30, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln - trial of the conspirators
* Rebels pardoned by Andrew Johnson
The front page features two notable Proclamations by President Johnson. The first grants amnesty to all persons who have directly or indirectly taken part in the rebellion, with the restoration of all rights of property except as to slaves, an... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690705
May 29, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
All of pages 1, 2 & a portion of page 3 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "The Testimony On Friday" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Also within are various end-of-war repor... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690704
May 26, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 26, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Part of page 1 and over half of page 2 are taken up with: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial Of The Accused" "The Proceedings On Yesterday" with a great wealth of verbatim testimony.
Also within: "Davis Reported To Be ... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690703
May 24, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 24, 1865
* Trial of the assassins - conspirators
* re. Capture of Jefferson Davis
Page 2 has: "Trial Of The Assassins" and page 3 includes: "From Fort Monroe" "Ending Of Jeff. Davis" "Davis's Family Sent South" "North Carolina--Capture of Rebel Official Documents" "Rebels P... See More
Trial of the Lincoln conspirators, from the city where it happened...
Item #690702
May 23, 1865
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 23, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* Trial of the assassins - traitors
Taking half of page 3 is: "THE CONSPIRACY" "Trial of the Accused" "The Proceedings of Yesterday" with a wealth of verbatim reporting.
The front page includes: "From the Southwest' "Report Murder of Kirby Smith&qu... See More
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690609
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Texas Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency.
Also on the front page: "General Houston Ac... See More
Samuel Houston for President... Thoughts on Lincoln...
Item #690607
May 30, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, May 30, 1860 The front page begins with column heads: "The Presidential Campaign" "The Same Houston Demonstration at Union Square" "Ratification of the Texan Nomination" General Sam Houston Put Forth as the People's Candidate" and more concerning Sam Houston's bid for the presidency. More on this inside as well.
Also on the front p... See More
Latest on the Mexican War...
Item #690598
July 07, 1847
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 7, 1847 Page 3 has: "The Course of the War" which takes three-quarters of a column; "From Jalapa" takes two-thirds of a column and has a wealth of war news.
Also: "Late From Vera Cruz" is on the war, and a report: "Late From California".
Four pages, minor loss to an upper corner does not affect any... See More
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