U.S. Presidents
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James Monroe's inaugural address...
Item #672155
March 10, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 10, 1821 Beginning at the bottom of the front page is: "Inaugural Speech", which has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "On Monday last, the 5th of March, in the great hall of the house of representatives...chief justice Marshall administered the oath of office to Mr. Monroe, previous to his entering upon the duties of his second... See More
Six James Monroe Acts of Congress...
Item #203433
April 16, 1821
NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, April 16, 1821
* Six James Monroe Acts
* Signed in type by James Monroe
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle are six "Acts" and "A resolution authorizing the President...to cause astronomical observations to be made, to ascertain the Longitude of the Capitol, in...Washington, from some known meridian in Europe"... See More
Letter signed by President James Buchanan...
Item #203341
May 05, 1821
THE PLOUGH BOY, Albany, New York, May 5, 1821
*"Mr Buchanan on Slavery" by James Buchanan
An uncommon title containing mostly agricultural-related content. The masthead has a woodcut of a farmer plowing a field. This issue contains an address from the Agricultural Society of the County of Oneida, signed by Thomas R. Gold. There is also a letter titled: "Mr. Buchana... See More
Presidential Candidates... 1820 Census...
Item #572890
January 26, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 26, 1822 Inside the issue is a report "Next President"... "Pretty work for eight dollars a day!" This article is approximately one full page and includes the names of the those put forth as candidates. The front page and another page inside the issue is reporting on "The Census". Other news of the government and of day... See More
Document signed by President Monroe...
Item #599067
March 15, 1822
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN, Providence, March 15, 1822 Page 2 has over a column headed: "Independence of S. America" which is a document from the President to Congress, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Interesting Trials" "Bankrupt Bill" "Latest From Europe" and more.
Four pages, rejoined at the spine, very nice condition.
Cumberland Road Bill in 1822....
Item #217485
May 15, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1822.
* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
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* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
Stingray fish in 1822
Item #219864
August 10, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1822.
* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?
A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
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* A Stingray shocks man in Portland Maine ?
A pg. 2 report states that an individual from Portland ...took on one of the islands of that town, a Torpedo (Raja Torpedo) measuring nearly 18 inches in diameter. In securing it he received three electrical shocks....It is rare that these fish are found so far... northward. A torpedo is bette
Capital of Maine in 1822.....
Item #219975
November 16, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1822.
* Capital of Maine location ?
* Early 19th century periodical
A front page report under Capital of Maine says: A committee of the Legislature of Maine...have recently visited Portland, Brunswick and Hallowell, for the purpose of designating a central and suitable place for the permanent seat of government. Other news of the day
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* Capital of Maine location ?
* Early 19th century periodical
A front page report under Capital of Maine says: A committee of the Legislature of Maine...have recently visited Portland, Brunswick and Hallowell, for the purpose of designating a central and suitable place for the permanent seat of government. Other news of the day
Champlain Canal Completed...
Item #219560
December 07, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1822.
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
* Champlain Canal Completed
* Lake Champlain to Hudson River
Pg. 2 has a report: ...The last stone of the Canal, from Lake Champlain to [the] Hudson River, was laid by Gov. Clinton, on the 28th. ult. On this route are 46 mile of artificial and 15 1/2 of improved natural navigation.--There are 21 locks. The work...commenced June 10th, 1818... n
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Blackfoot Indians... The slave trade...
Item #689401
August 23, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 23, 1823 Among the reports is a 4 1/2 page continued article: "Christian Indians". Also: "Indian War concerning the Blackfoot Indians in t he Fort Atkinson vicinity.
Also: "Emigration" "The Pirates" in the Caribbean; "Catskill Mountains" "The Slave Trade" and an article on the sale of: &q... See More
The Monroe Doctrine...
Item #703927
December 06, 1823
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1823
* The complete Monroe Doctrine
* United States foreign policy
An inside page has the "President's Message" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress. Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. This direc
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* The complete Monroe Doctrine
* United States foreign policy
An inside page has the "President's Message" being James Monroe's annual address to Congress. Part of his message contains the historic language warning European powers not to get involved in any affairs in the western hemisphere. This direc
Beginning the development of Florida...
Item #700950
March 13, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824
* Development of Florida beginning
The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".
Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".
Four pages, never bound ... See More
Act signed by Monroe...
Item #557612
April 10, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, April 10, 1824
* President James Monroe act
* United States Military
On the front page under an engraving of the Great Seal is: "An Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the United States, for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-four...", signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with many adverti... See More
Act of Congress on the front page... Andrew Jackson as a candidate for President...
Item #700948
June 09, 1824
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1824 The front page has an Act of Congress: "An Act Enabling the Claimants to lands Within the Limits of the State of Missouri and Territory of Arkansas in institute Proceedings to try the Validity of their Claims".
Also on the front page: "General Jackson" which concerns him running for President.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... See More
Latest results on the presidential election...
Item #689415
November 27, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 27, 1824 The front page features a chart headed: "Presidential Election - Returns so far as they are known" showing votes for Adams, Clay, Crawford, and Jackson, with Adams having a commanding lead. Much related text as well carrying over to pages 2, 3, 4 & 5 with additional charts.
Inside has a fine letter signed in type: Bolivar&nb... See More
The Presidential election... American Indians: Choctaw, Osage, Creeks...
Item #672083
December 04, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 4, 1824 Among the articles are: "Presidential Election" which has a chart showing states and votes for each, plus another report of the Alabama votes for President by county.
Also inside: "LaFayette & the Sons of the Forest" being an emotional heart-felt meeting of Choctaw Indian chiefs and General LaFayette, which is ironi... See More
Monroe signs an Act of Congress...
Item #686216
March 30, 1825
COLLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1825
* President James Monroe
* United States Congress
The top of the front page has an Act of Congress concerning borrowing money, signed by the President: James Monroe.
Four pages, light damp stain to an upper quadrant, good condition.... See More
School Laction Act...
Item #549461
February 11, 1826
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, from Massachusetts, dated February 11, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams
* Education
On the front page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is:
* An Act to authorize the Legislature of the State of Ohio to sell the lands heretofore appropriated for the use of Schools in that State...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day inc... See More
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826 The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly intercourse between the parties..." with more.
Also on the ftpg. is a report which rea... See More
Navy appropriations...
Item #556926
March 23, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington DC, March 23, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams
* Navy appropriations act
On page 3 under an engraving of the Great Seal is:
* An Act making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States for the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-six...
signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
Other news of the day. Some stray ink spots, otherwise... See More
John Qunicy Adams in 1826....
Item #217991
March 30, 1826
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, March 30, 1826.
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
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* President John Quincy Adams acts
* 19th century Washington D.C.
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is an Act for making appropriations for the Indian Department, signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Pg. 3 has an Act making appropriations for the Military Service of the U.S., also signed in type by Adams. Other
Washington College in 1826....
Item #217544
May 19, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 19, 1826 A back page report under Washington College says this college at Hartford, Conn. "...though in its infancy, and...without state patronage, is in a flourishing condition. The buildings already completed, are planned and executed in fine taste." A few more details about the campus, plus word that 50 students are enrolled and that &q
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The lottery to keep Jefferson out of bankruptcy...
Item #701488
May 25, 1826
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* To begin a lottery to raise $$
The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".
Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that w... See More
Four Acts and a Resolution signed by John Quincy Adams...
Item #556987
June 24, 1826
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston MA, Massachusetts, June 24, 1826
* President John Quincy Adams acts
* Washington D.C. improvements
On the front page under "Laws Of The U. States" & an engraving of an eagle and shield are four "Acts" & one "Resolution", each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. One of the acts provided appropriations for th... See More
The death of John Adams, 2nd U.S. President...
Item #718120
July 10, 1826
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, July 10, 1826
* President John Adams death (1st report)
* Declaration of Independence 50th anniversary
Page 3 contains an early and significant report on the death of John Adams, who died on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Headed "Death of John Adams" the report carries over to take close to half
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696967
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696793
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More
Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...
Item #696969
November 25, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee
Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More
John Quincy Adams...
Item #542294
June 19, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington D.C., June 19, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams testimonies
Page 2 has an ad headed: "Wanted--300 Cords Of Wood". Ad says proposals "...will be received by the Superintendent of the Treasury Building..." for 150 cords each of Ash and Black Jack wood, plus a few other details.
On pg. 3 under an engraving of an eagle and shield are five ... See More
1827 Frontier Posts Inspected....
Item #212932
September 18, 1827
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Sept. 18, 1827.
* Frontier Posts
*1827 Hartford Connecticut
A page 3 letter under General Orders discusses the recent military inspection of the frontier posts south and west of the Hudson River, and the Lower Lakes, by the General Chief of the Army, mentioning his sentiments of proud satisfaction, signed in type: R. Jones, the Adjutant General. Other news o
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* Frontier Posts
*1827 Hartford Connecticut
A page 3 letter under General Orders discusses the recent military inspection of the frontier posts south and west of the Hudson River, and the Lower Lakes, by the General Chief of the Army, mentioning his sentiments of proud satisfaction, signed in type: R. Jones, the Adjutant General. Other news o
Early from Cincinnati... Objections to Jackson as President...
Item #688001
October 24, 1827
DAILY CINCINNATI GAZETTE, Ohio, October 24, 1827
* Volume 1 issue
An early newspaper from the city known as the "Queen of the West". This is the volume I, number 104 issue.
Page 2 has: "Declaration of Objections to the Election of General Andrew Jackson to the Chief Magistracy of these United States". A wealth of ads, many illustrated.
Four pages, nice condition.... 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
John Quincy Adams' state-of-the-union address...
Item #707040
December 11, 1827
RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN & PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Dec. 11, 1827 The entire front page is taken up with: "President's MESSAGE" to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun with Washington & which continues to this day. In his address, Adams reviews the events of the past year and plans for 1828.
It is signed at its conclusion: John Quincy Adams.... See More
The state-of-the-union address by John Quincy Adams...
Item #578244
December 12, 1827
ZION'S HERALD, Boston, December 12, 1827
* President John Quincy Adams
* Annual address
Page 3 contains: "President's Message" which is the annual state-of-the-union address which is signed by him in type at its conclusion: John Quincy Adams.
Complete with 4 pages, 14 1/2 by 21 inches, and a bit of foxing. Otherwise in nice condition.... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to electd Andrew Jackson...
Item #153124
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, 1828 This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor.&q... See More
Athenaeum Gallery was reopened... Daniel Webster...
Item #563393
May 21, 1828
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, May 21, 1828 A pg. 2 report says that Athenaeum Gallery was reopened "...with an addition of nearly forty pictures from the valuable collection of the late President Jefferson..." There is also a letter to the Mayor of Boston stating that Congress appropriated money for the preservation of Deer Island in Boston Harbor, and for the removal ... See More
The Tariff of Abominations...
Item #715757
May 24, 1828
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 24, 1828
* The Tariff of Abominations
* Northern & Southern states
Inside has: "The New Tariff" "An Act in Alteration of the Several Acts, Imposing Duties on Imports" which takes nearly 2 pages & is signed in type by the President: John Quincy Adams.
"Tariff of 1828" was a protective tariff p... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #644853
July 26, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, July 26, 1828 This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead. It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says, "Green proved to be of the hard-hitting politician type of editor... See More
Short-lived campaign newspaper to elect Andrew Jackson...
Item #714448
August 02, 1828
UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, Aug. 2, 1828
* Rare campaign periodical
* General Andrew Jackson
This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.
It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper to promote the candidacy of Andrew Jackson. Mott says: "Gree... See More
Augusta, Maine capital building...
Item #549018
October 11, 1828
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 11, 1828
* Early Augusta, Maine capital building cornerstone
* Madame Johnson makes a 3 mile aerial excursion near Philadelphia
* The Presidency of Harvard College
Page 2 "Mail Items" has: "Preparations of for the erection of the Capitol of Maine have...commenced at Augusta."
The new College in Charleston, ... See More
Lasted for less than a year...
Item #695056
October 14, 1828
THE DOVER ENQUIRER New Hampshire, Oct. 14, 1828
* Very rare, short lived publication
From information available it appears this newspaper existed under this title for less than one year. This is the volume 1, number 34 issue.
The first column has notices supporting John Quincy Adams, and Andrew Jackson for President, and Richard Bush & John C. Calhoun for Vice President.
Four pa... See More
Inauguration & inaugural address of Andrew Jackson...
Item #695416
March 07, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 7, 1829
* President Andrew Jackson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An inside page has a nice article headed: "The Inauguration" which begins with details of the proceedings including: "...in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators, filling the portico, the steps...the president of the United States delivered hi... See More
Death of the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court...
Item #718094
May 23, 1829
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 23, 1829
* Founding father John Jay death
Page two has a report with a small heading: "John Jay is No More" with the article beginning: "It seldom falls to our lot to record the death of so distinguished a man as this. Another Revolutionary Patriot has gone down to the grave..." (see).
John Jay was President of the Continental ... See More
Thoughts on buying Texas from Mexico, in 1829...
Item #689420
September 19, 1829
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 19, 1829
* Offer to buy Texas from Mexico
* President Andrew Jackson proposal
* Pre-Texas War for Independence
The front page has an item: "Texas" which begins: "Many rumours have been afloat as to a project entertained by the executive to acquire the Mexican province of Texas by purchase or in exchange for other lands...&q... See More
Making carpets in America... Andy Jackson Proclamation...
Item #649085
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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Making carpets in America... Preventing a slave insurrection...
Item #702653
March 27, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, March 27, 1830 Inside has an interesting article: "American Carpeting" concerning the creation of a a carpet manufacturing company in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, allowing Americans to no longer be dependent on foreign manufactures, followed by the: "President's Reply" congratulating American ingenuity, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
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Prelude to the Alamo: slavery in Texas...
Item #648148
April 03, 1830
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 3, 1830 Page 4 has: "Texas" which reports in part: "Some quite violent articles are published in the Mexican papers as to the designs of the United States to secure the possession of Texas; and the introduction of slaves in s greatly complained of...that the president of Mexico has declared that the slaves already in Texas may remain as ... See More
Creating a government in Colombia... Indian lands and laws...
Item #685714
June 26, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 26, 1830 Inside has a report concerning the creation of a government in "Colombia" noting: "The new constitution having been adopted...proceeded to elect a president and vice president of the republic...a deputation waited upon Bolivar & informed him of the result He congratulated them on the happy termination of their labors...&... See More
President Jackson's Proclamation...
Item #601582
October 19, 1830
SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 19, 1830
* Masonic - Masons
Items include: "The Gold Region" "Masonic Celebration" and page 3 has a lengthy: "By the President of the U. State of America A Proclamation" concerning navigation, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, generally nice.... See More
President Andrew Jackson's state-of-the-union address...
Item #578772
December 11, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 11, 1830 The prime feature of this issue would be the complete printing of the very lengthy: "President's Message", being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President, a tradition which began with Washington and continues to this day. This very detailed & wordy address takes over 9 pages and is signed in type: Andrew Jac... See More
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