The Constellation & Constitution are almost ready...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 14, 1797  A page 2 report notes: "Gen. Smith (of Baltimore)...mentioned that the Constellation frigate, building at that place, would be launched the 4th of July next. The Constitution, building here will be afloat the second week of August--She has upwards of 200 hands constantly at work on her; and such is the forwardness of her masts, sails, rigging, &... See More  

Jefferson & others respond to the President...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 31, 1797  Page 2 contains a full column letter headed: "To the President Of the United States" which is in response to a recent address by the President concerning national and international affairs. The letter is signed in type by the Vice President: Thomas Jefferson.

This is followed by a nice response signed in type by the President: John Adams, a... See More  

Launch of the frigate "United States"...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 17, 1797  A page two report notes: "On Wednesday last, the 'United States' frigate, built at Philadelphia, was launched into her wonted element, amidst the acclamations of many...spectators....Capt. Barry, commanded on board in person; and the heads of Departments, &c. of the General Government witnessed the launch from the United States brig S... See More  

Washington visits his Masonic lodge, with his reply to an address...

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  

Three "signatures" by Washington on the front page...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the time for the next meeting of Congress.

This newspaper is one of the only titles which used the "script&... See More  

Washington and Napoleon Buonaparte...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 5, 1797  At the bottom of the front page is an Act of Congress which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

This was one of just a few newspapers which used the script type for documents signed by politicians, making such issues very displayable.

Amongst the various items on page 2 are: "Mr. Monroe's Speech" and two documen... See More  

George Washington... John Adams...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 29, 1797  Certainly the key content is the front page Act of Congress which is concerning: "...the more general Promulgation of the Laws of the United States." which is signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams, and in script type by the President: George Washington.

There is another Act beginning on the front page titled: "An Act... See More  

Washington returns home as a private citizen...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1797  Page 2 has a report noting that 24 Philadelphia clergymen presented an affectionate address to George Washington on the last day of his presidency, to which he replied: "Believing as I do, that Religion and Morality are the essential pillars of civil society; I view, with...pleasure, that harmony and brotherly love which characterizes the Clerg... See More  

Washington's birthday...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 22, 1797  Page 2 has a nice report headed: "The President" concerning celebrating the 66th birthday of George Washington.

Four pages, nice condition.

Tributes to Washington on retiring from public office...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 28, 1797  Page 2 has several reports concerning Washington's announcement of retiring from public service. An: "Address to the President" from Mass. includes: "...report a respectful address to the President of the United States on his retiring from office...". Then the: "Governor's' Speech" begins: "Since your la... See More  

On Washington retiring from public office...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 14, 1797  The ftpg. has: "Summary of the Points of the Debates in Congress on the Answer to the President's Address" referring to Washington's last state-of-the-union address. It begins: "On one side, it was openly declared that they did not regret the President was going to retire...".

Page 2 has a report from "Virginia"... See More  

Sam Adams and George Washington letters... Adams is elected President...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 28, 1796  The front page has nearly a full column taken up with an Act from the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type: Samuel Adams. Page 2 contains a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington.

Also on page 2 are the "Votes For President, &c." being a list of the electoral votes for each state. It shows Adams with 71 vo... See More  

George Washington, John Adams, Sam Adams...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 21, 1796  The front page has four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. Page 2 has a lengthy address to the President being the Senate's response to the state-of-the-union address, signed: John Adams. This is then followed by: "The Following is the Reply of the President" which is signed: George... See More  

On Washington declining another term as President...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,, Nov. 23, 1796  On page 2 under "Senate of the State of New York" is a resolve stating that the address of George Washington declining re-election be inserted in the Journals of the Senate.

The back page has a poem: "Character of John Adams. Vice-President Of The United States.

Four pages, very nice condition.

John Adams to be President?

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, October 19, 1796  Page 2 has an interesting item introduced with: "Objections to electing the Vice President Adams for President" which states several of his qualities, and ends with: "...Now if such a man is fit to be President of the United States--chooses him."

The back page has a poem: "Ode to the True Songs of Liberty".

Four pag... See More  

President Washington arrives at home...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 28, 1796  Page 2 has a letter headed "France" which is signed in type: Buonaparte. Also an article headed: "La Fayette".

Other items include: "Happy Inland Discovery" being a hot spring near the Muskingum River. A brief note reports: "The President has returned to Mount Vernon."

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

On the Cape Cod Lighthouse...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, December, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

Among the articles are: "Directions for Observing Cape Cod Light-House" which takes 1 1/2 pages; "Character of Louis XVI" which takes nearly 2 pages; and: "On the Equestrian Art"... See More  

John Adams' first state-of-the-union address...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, November, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

The most significant content is the: "PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" delivered to both houses of Congress on Nov. 23, 1797, being John Adams' first state-of-the-union address. It takes nearly 4 pages a... See More  

The famous frigate Constitution (Old Ironsides) is launched...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, October, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

Among the articles are: "Account of the Mohawk River" which takes a full page, and: "On the Education & Studies of Women".

Among the news reports is an item from Boston noting: "O... See More  

Foreign currency will no longer be legal tender in the United States...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, August, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

Among the articles is an interesting one: "Improvements Suggested in Female Education"which takes nearly 3 pages.

Near the back is: "A PROCLAMATION" signed in type by the President, John Ad... See More  

Uncommon title from there 1700's...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, July, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day, some of which can be seen in the photos.

Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.

There are no plates present.

Complete in 56 pages, 5 by 8 inches... See More  

Settling the Natchez area... Albany's North Dutch Church...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, June, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day. Among the news reports is content concerning settlement in the Natchez vicinity. Also a report of the laying of the cornerstone of what is now known as the First Reformed Church in Albany, or the North Dutch Churc... See More  

Includes the full page plate: rarely found... Launching the frigate 'United States'...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, May, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

Perhaps the most notable content is the: "President's Speech" which takes 5 1/2 pages. This was his speech of May 15, 17907, Adams calling for the first special session of Congress to consider the wo... See More  

Adams calls a special session of Congress due to the French-American crisis... Launching the frigate 'United States'...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, May, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.

Perhaps the most notable content is the: "President's Speech" which takes 5 1/2 pages. This was his speech of May 15, 17907, Adams calling for the first special session of Congress to consider the wo... See More  

Working with the Indians...

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, April, 1797  The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back three pages contain news items of the day. The news reports include some talk of a treaty with the Indians.

Certainly one of the less common 18th century American magazine titles, existing from just 1790 to 1797.

No plates are present.

Complete in 56 pag... See More