Slavery & Abolition
Slavery & Abolition
Millard Fillmore on slavery...
Item #583405
September 13, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, September 13, 1848 On the front page of the issue is an article entitled "Millard Fillmore on Slavery" in which a gentleman(John Gayle) had sent Mr. Fillmore a letter stating that Southern papers were stating the he was an Abolitionist. Mr. Fillmore's written response is included in the article.
On page four, an article "A Remarkabl... See More
Details of a slave case brought to trial...
Item #611282
October 26, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 26, 1848 The top of page 3 has an article: "Important Slave Case Decision" which begins: "The Case of Lewis Pierrie, alleged to be the slave of Robert Tilghman of New Orleans, came up again before Judge King..." followed by much detail concerning the case (see).
Four pages, nice condition.
Early from Florida...
Item #682206
November 04, 1848
THE FLORIDIAN, Tallahassee, Florida, Nov. 4, 1848
* Rare antebellum publication
Nineteenth century newspapers from Florida are uncommon, particularly those from before the Civil War. Here is such an issue from the capital city of Florida, three years before the Civil War.
Over half of the ftpg. has various political Acts and documents signed in type by the President: James K. Polk. Va... See More
The tragedies of dividing slave families...Zachary Taylor elected president...
Item #583417
November 15, 1848
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, November 15, 1848 Page three contains an article entitled "The Slave Trade" which deals with the tragedies which occur when families foresee that they may possible be separated. This includes inducing their own bodily harm and even their to the point of their own death instead of being separated. "That was a most merciful attempt that was made in the la... See More
President Polk's state-of-the-union address...
Item #698889
December 08, 1848
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, Dec. 8, 1848 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is mostly political. Most of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with the "President's Message" signed in type by: James K. Polk. This was his annual state-of-the-union address.
This is just the second of this title we have offered.
Four pages, never... See More
When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown... "Claim for a Slave", votes "nay"...
Item #686921
January 20, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Slavery related U.S. Congress vote "nay"
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of Representatives" which includes 2 mentions of when Abraham Lincoln voted on two topics. On a debate headed "Claim For A Slave" his name appears under the &q... See More
New Orleans document for the sale of a woman slave...
Item #701390
March 05, 1849
New Orleans slave sale document: A part-printed, part-handwritten document headed "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. State of Louisiana" for the sale of a slave.
The full text can be seen in the photos, however portions include: "...he does...grant, bargain sell, assign, convey, transfer and deliver...Unto Sean Nontanee...of this city...purchasing for himself, his heir and assigns, a negro... See More
John James Audubon... The Comanche Indians... The California Gold Rush...
Item #686985
May 02, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 2, 1849
* John James Audubon
* American ornithologist
Page 3 has a report beginning: "Col. Webb, commander of a large California expedition...They give quite a gloomy account of their adventures. Mr. Audubon remained behind, and had determined to prosecute his journey towards California with a party..." with more.
Also on ... See More
Henry W. Longfellow Poem 1849....
Item #215386
May 04, 1849
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., May 4, 1849.
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
* Front Page Poem
* Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
* Front Page Poem
The front page has a poem: Resignation. By Henry W. Longfellow. News of the day includes: "Kentucky Emancipation Convention" "Cholera at New Orleans" "California Emigrants" and much more. Interesting advertisements as well. First leaf is trimmed close at t
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On emancipation in Kentucky, and the gold in California...
Item #686987
May 05, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 5, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "Emancipation In Kentucky" which has a report from the Convention of the Friends of Emancipation. This is followed by: "Late From California" which has half a column of reports concerning events related to the gold rush.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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
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
Heading to the gold fields... Slave ship captured...
Item #657383
July 25, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1849
* California gold rush
* Slave ship captured
Page 3 has reports headed: "From Salt Lake" with reports on the travails of people heading West.
Another item is brief: "Slavers Captured" noting: "...that a British man of war has recently taken into that port a Brazilian brig & barque, having on bo... See More
Lengthy & descriptive on early California...
Item #692465
August 03, 1849
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1849 Page 2 has a simply terrific & very lengthy letter on California, taking nearly two columns it is headed: "A Mexican View Of California" "California Seen by a Mexican--Description of the Country--Its Physical, Agricultural, Commercial, and Mineralogical Characteristics".
This is perhaps the best description... See More
1849 Pistol ad by Samuel Colt... slave ad...
Item #688311
September 29, 1849
THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 29, 1849
* Colt Revolver Ad
* Runaway slave ad
* Gold Rush era newspaper
The front page is filled with ads including a: "$150 Reward" ad for a runaway slave, with details. Beneath this is an ad: "Colt's Improved Repeating Pistols" signed in type: Samuel Colt. (see)
Four pages, dark stain along the top, blank margin (se... See More
Daniel Webster’s historically pivotal speech...
Item #715697
March 08, 1850
NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, March 8, 1850
Page 2 has the single-column heading, "MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECH", which is a lengthy report containing excerpts and paraphrases of his pivotal, historic, "March 7th Sp
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* Abolitionist-leaning Daniel Webster
* His historic call for unity before Congress
* His historic call for unity before Congress
* He shockingly (?) supports the "Compromise of 1850"
Page 2 has the single-column heading, "MR. WEBSTER'S SPEECH", which is a lengthy report containing excerpts and paraphrases of his pivotal, historic, "March 7th Sp
Item #615380
April 25, 1850
EMANCIPATOR & REPUBLICAN, Boston, April 25, 1850 Although the title would seem to imply this is an anti-slavery newspaper, the content is almost entirely political, plus advertisements as well.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, a few minor archival mends.
Noted fugitive slave case... Describing the Great Salt Lake area...
Item #689546
June 29, 1850
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 29, 1850 Page 3 has half a column headed: "Fugitive Slave Case" "The Constitution & Laws Vindicated" which is concerning a suit: "...for the recovery of damages for aiding & abetting the escape of slaves...the Circuit Court...determined...in favor of the plaintiff. A verdict of $2856 was given by the jury against... See More
On vegetarians... Fugitive Slave... Traveling to California...
Item #692177
July 06, 1850
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, July 6, 1850 Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city.
This issue is chock full of interesting articles, a few on the front page including: "Effects of a Vegetable Diet" which is a curious item with refutations from "...a beef-eating German..."; "Milwaukie" [Milwaukee] which conce... See More
Death of President Taylor, inauguration of Fillmore...
Item #687991
July 13, 1850
NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, July 13, 1850 The front page begins with: "Two Weeks Later From California - Battles With The Indians - Troubles with the Foreign Miners" which has some nice content concerning the situation in California. The ftpg also has: "Slave Cases in California".
Inside has: "Slavery And Freedom" as well as an editorial: "Death Of the Presid... See More
Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #692772
July 18, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 18, 1850
* From the deep South
* Rare Antebellum publication
Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, an... See More
Death of Zachary Taylor... Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #692763
July 19, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 19, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Page 2 has 2 1/2 columns taken up with reports on the death of President Zachary Taylor, with column heads: "Official Proceedings Of The Cabinet Consequent Upon Gen. Taylor's Death".
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Sla... See More
Slave ads in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #689708
July 20, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, July 20, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many back page ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves! Slaves!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper...
Item #701039
September 03, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 3, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Slave ads & notices in this antebellum Louisiana newspaper... The Fugitive Slave Bill...
Item #701041
September 05, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 5, 1850 Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many page 3 ads is one headed: "Slaves! Slaves!! Slaves!!!" which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, having one of the best showrooms in the ... See More
Adventures of a gold digger... Slave trade abolished in the District of Columbia...
Item #684246
September 18, 1850
SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, New York, Sept. 18, 1850
* Slavery trade abolished
* District of Columbia
* Fugitive Slaves Act of 1850
* Passes the United States Senate
The front page has most of a column headed "Abolition of the Slave Trade in the District of Columbia--Bill Ordered to be Engrossed--All the Amendments Rejected--Fremont's California Indian Bill..." with much det... See More
Slave ads & notices... California mining news...
Item #704384
September 26, 1850
THE DAILY DELTA, New Orleans, Sept. 26, 1850
* Rare antebellum publication
* From the deep South
Newspapers from the pre-Civil War South are rather difficult to find. Here is one from Louisiana.
Among the many ads is one on the front page with heading: which notes in part: "The subscribers are prepared to receive, on consignment, for sale in this market, any number of slaves, h... See More
On the Fugitive Slave Act... Fillmore's state-of-the-union address...
Item #689777
December 05, 1850
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 5, 1850 The front page has 2 1/2 columns taken up with a length report concerning; "The Fugitive Slave Law--Is it Constitutional? Shall we Obey it? Or Shall We Disobey it & Become Rebels & Traitors to the Constitution and the Union?"
Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" w... See More
The slave population in Maryland and Virginia...
Item #692314
January 25, 1851
THE GREENSBOROUGH PATRIOT, (Greensboro), North Carolina, Jan. 26, 1851
* Rare pre-Civil War antebellum publication
Rarely are we able to secure antebellum newspapers from this city. Among the page 3 items are reporters noting: "The population of Maryland is 591,000 of which 98,000 are slaves...In Virginia west of the Alleghenies, whites 494,763, slaves 63,234...".
Fou... See More
The famous anti-slavery newspaper...
Item #695947
March 20, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1851
* Rare abolitionism publication
An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almos
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On a fugitive slave case... News from California...
Item #695946
March 27, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., March 27, 1851
* Rare abolitionism publication
An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeare
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Great & descriptive letter from Santa Fe on the famed Kit Carson...
Item #695945
April 03, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., April 3, 1851
* American frontiersman Kit Carson
* Letter from Santa Fe, New Mexico
An anti-slavery newspaper that is best known for its link to the best selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
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Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #696676
May 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851
* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the... See More
Very famous anti-slavery newspaper... On the Fugitive Slave Law...
Item #695936
August 21, 1851
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 1851 An anti-slavery newspaper which is best known for its link to the best-selling novel of the 19th century, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This historic work first appeared as a 41-week serial in The National Era, starting on June 5, 1851.
The complete serialization appeared almost entirely in the National Era b
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Fort Laramie Treaty... Fugitive slave law & lynching law...
Item #677419
October 30, 1851
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 1851 Page 3 has: "The Treaty with the Prairie Indians" noting: "The Treaty was concluded and signed by the Commissioners and Indians on the 17th September. It guaranties to the latter the payment of $50,000 annually, in money or goods, for fifty years, upon their faithful compliance during that time with the terms of the treaty.... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #697755
May 20, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, May 20, 1852
* Extremely rare publication
We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "The Annual Meeting of the American Anti-Sl... See More
"The North Star" becomes "Frederick Douglass' Paper"...
Item #689770
June 17, 1852
FREDERICK DOUGLASS' PAPER, Rochester, New York, June 17, 1852 We are pleased to offer this exceedingly rare--and highly desirable--newspaper by the famed Frederick Douglass. This weekly title is the continuation of his newspaper "North Star" which began in 1847.
Douglass was perhaps the most famous 19th century African-American abolitionist who escaped from slavery and then ri... See More
Mortality on the wagon train route to California...
Item #688251
July 19, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 19, 1852
* Emigrants travel to California
Page 3 has an article: "Mortality On The Plains" which reports on: "The mortality among emigrants to California by the overland route continues very large..." with some detail.
Also: "Intelligence From California takes over a full column and has subheads; "From... See More
Relating to Uncle Tom's Cabin... The Fugitive Slave bill...
Item #679337
August 19, 1852
THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1852 Among the reports in this anti-slavery newspaper are: "Gen. Pierce and the Fugitive Slave Law". The back page has an ad for: "Little Eva, Uncle Tom's Guardian Angel. A song composed & dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin. Poetry by John G. Whittier..." with more.
This newspaper ... See More
Uncle Tom's Cabin... Slave woman wanted...
Item #691677
August 24, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Aug. 24, 1852 The bottom of the back page has a small notice for: "Uncle Tom's Cabin As It Is, being narratives, scenes, and Incidents of the real 'Life Among the Lowly', by W. L. G. Smith...".
Also o the back page is an ad: "Wanted, a Colored Woman (a slave preferred), to cook, wash, and iron for a small famil... See More
Journey to Salt Lake City... Verdict in the famous slave case...
Item #688258
November 04, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1852 Taking over 1 1/2 columns on page 2 is the very detailed: "Captain Stansbury's Expedition To The Great Salt Lake". This is a wonderful account of the journey, about which much can be found on the internet. The subheads include: "From the Literary World" "A Dutchman en Route" "A Happy Family on... See More
Mining reports are 'cheering'... Slave case...
Item #691715
November 09, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 1852 The top of page 3 has a few reports: "From California" noting in part that: "...The mining news from all quarters of the country is represented to be cheering...".
Also on page 3 is: "A Slave Case at Philadelphia" which concerns the cast of George Bordley, claimed by Andrew Pearce.
Four pages, nice c... See More
The Lemmon slave case in New York...
Item #688259
November 12, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 12, 1852 The top of the front page has: "Another route to The Pacific". But the primary article is at the top of page 3: "A Slave Case At New York."
This is the famous New York vs. Lemmon slave case, about which much can be found on the internet. Ultimately the decision mandated the release of eight slaves brought into... See More
The famous Lemon slave case...
Item #716773
November 15, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 1852 Nearly half of page 2 is taken up with much detail on the: "Judgement In The New York Slave Case".
This was the famous case popularly known as the Lemmon Slave Case, a freedom suit initiated in 1852 by a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. The petition was granted by the Superior Court in New York City, a decision
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Slaves arriving at Cuba...
Item #691721
December 09, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 1852 Page 3 has an article: "Increase of the Slave Trade In Cuba" mentioning: "...a list of nine vessels which have landed at different parts of Cuba during the present year 4,170 slaves from Africa..." and more.
Page 3 also has: "The Florida Indians" as well as: "The Indians of Texas". The back ... See More
Supreme Court on a fugitive slave case... Capture of a suspected slave ship...
Item #691723
December 30, 1852
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1852 Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "Decision of a Fugitive Slave Case In The United States Supreme Court" which concerning the case of the fugitive slave Richard Eells in the state of Illinois. A rather notable case.
Also on page 3 is: "Capture Of A Slaver" which is about the schooner Advance, our of... See More
Kentucky slave was given freedom...
Item #685766
February 03, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 3, 1853 Page 3 has an article: "Slave Decision In Kentucky" which begins: "The Court of Appeals of Kentucky in a late case gave freedom to a slave under the following circumstances:..." which they offers the details.
Four pages, nice condition.
The end of the slave trade...
Item #685768
February 11, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 1853 Page 3 has an article: "From The Coast of Africa - The Extinguishment of the Slave Trade" which notes in part: "...arrived in England from the coast of Africa. She reports that the slave trade is in effect extinguished...All the chiefs promised to give up the slave trade & were giving encouragement to the missio... See More
Tragedy with a slave ship...
Item #685775
April 05, 1853
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 5, 1853 Page 3 has "Accident To A Cuban Slave Ship" which notes: "On the 25th of February 500 negroes, from Africa, were attempted to be landed at Cayo Verde, in Cuba...the slaver struck a rock and they only saved 190 Africans...A part have been taken to Havana & offered for sale...".
Following this is "What ... 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
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