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701539

Washington responds to Congress' reaction to his annual address... On the death of Ben Franklin...

Item #701539

December 25, 1790

THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1790  



* President George Washington

* re. State of the Union Address

* United States Congress reaction

* re. death of Benjamin Franklin




The front page begins with the Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address, followed by his response signed in script type: George Washington. This is then followed by the House of Re... See More  

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701503

The Citizen Genet Affair in 1793...

Item #701503

May 29, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 29, 1793  



* Citizen Genet Affair

* Edmond Charles Genet




The front page has the Address Of The Citizens Of Philadelphia, To EDMUND CHARLES GENET, Minister Plenipotentiary From The Republic of France, To The United States", with his Answer signed in type: Genet.

Genêt served as French minister to the United States from 1793 to 1794. His activities in ... See More  

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701501

Relating to the Battle of Lake Erie, War of 1812...

Item #701501

June 04, 1814

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 4, 1814 



* Battle of Lake Erie ad

* Oliver Hazard Perry




The front page has an interesting advertisement headed: "Victory On Lake Erie!" concerning a promotion to sell "...two prints representing The Victory gained by Commodore Perry..." and includes two letters signed in type: O.H. Perry. Other War of 1812 reports on the front page.

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701028

Naval battles in the War of 1812...

Item #701028

September 15, 1813

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 15, 1813 



* Naval battles during War of 1812



Among the page 2 reports on the War of 1812 are: "Progress of the War" "War On Lake Ontario" "War On Lake Erie" "War In The Chesapeake" "Capt. Broke's Challenge" which has a letter from Capt. Broke to Captain Lawrence; "Essex American Frigate" am... See More  

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700969

"Mourning" for the Judiciary Act...

Item #700969

July 10, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802  The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition.

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700950

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".

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700948

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  

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700655

The President signs the treaty with Algiers...

Item #700655

January 06, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 6, 1816  Over 1 1/2 columns on the ftpg. are taken up with the: "Treaty With Algiers" which is signed in type by the President: James Madison, and also by the Secretary of State: James Monroe.

A brief item regarding this on page 2, as well as: "Treaty With the Indians".

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor tears at the margins, nice c... See More  

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700652

On the naval war with the Tripoli pirates... Reducing the Marine Corps...

Item #700652

December 17, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Dec. 17, 1803  Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning the Tripolitan or Barbary War and trouble with various ships, including mention of Rogers, Campbell, Bainbridge & Preble. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Also mention of a bill for the reduction of the Marine Corps, with a few details.

Four pages, m... See More  

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700650

Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...

Item #700650

January 02, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802  The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.

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700626

War declared against Great Britain...

Item #700626

June 24, 1812

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 24, 1812  



* War of 1812 declared

* Declaration of war

* President James Madison




On page 2 under " WAR !  Unqualified WAR ! " is a report stating in part:  "The overwhelming calamity--so much dreaded by many--so little expected by the community at large--but so long considered inevitable by a few--has befallen OUR COUNTRY--and ... See More  

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700624

George Washington "signature" on the front page...

Item #700624

April 19, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 19, 1797  



* President George Washington

* Act of Congress script signature




The front page contains an Act of Congress, taking close to a full column of text, being: "An Act for Raising a Further sum of Money by additional Duties on certain Articles imported; & for other purposes." which is signed in script type: Go. Washington. This was ... See More  

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700623

Four George Washington signatures on the front page...

Item #700623

April 26, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797  



* President George Washington

* United States Congress acts




The front page features not one, but four documents each signed by the President: Go. Washington, three of them are signed in the very desirable script type. One of the Acts relates to fixing the military establishment of the United States.

Four pages, very light damp staining at ... See More  

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700622

Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...

Item #700622

April 22, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  



* President George Washington's last day in office

* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type




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... See More  

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700162

On the ineligibility of federal judges...

Item #700162

February 05, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 5, 1791  



* First Bank of the United States

* Early American government




The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate on the Ineligibility of Federal Judges", in the Massachusetts Legislature. Page 2 has mention from "Congress" that the Act to incorporate the Bank of the United States was read the first &... See More  

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699137

Much on the War of 1812...

Item #699137

December 01, 1813

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813  The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More  

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698985

"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...

Item #698985

January 21, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792  



* Thomas Jefferson before presidency



Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archi... See More  

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698984

Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...

Item #698984

August 03, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796  



* USS United States construction

* Samuel Adams act signed in type




The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada".

Also a brief yet notable r... See More  

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698600

1796 Sam Adams signatures in type...

Item #698600

February 17, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 17, 1796 



* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts



The front page has over a full column taken up with three Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each Act signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, light foxing & damp staining, generally good.... See More  

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698550

A letter from Horatio Nelson...

Item #698550

November 21, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov 21, 1795 



* Lord Horatio Nelson letter

* re. Royal Navy encounters




Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the famous: Horatio Nelson, concerning recent naval events.

The back page begins with a poem titled: "Negro's Prayer".

Four pages, some foxing, good condition.

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698471

William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe...

Item #698471

December 07, 1811

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1811 



* Battle of Tippecanoe

* William Henry Harrison




Page 2 has: "Indian War--Official" being a letter to the Secretary of War signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison, datelined "H.Q. near the Prophet's Town, November 8, 1811." The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "...the dawn of yesterday terminated... See More  

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698259

Letter signed by John Jay...

Item #698259

November 01, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794 



* John Jay letter

* Conflicts at sea




Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships. Various news of the day inside.

Four pages, light damp staining, generally good condit... See More  

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698242

Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...

Item #698242

May 16, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 



* President John Adams



The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams.

Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when th... See More  

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698240

Washington on peace & security...

Item #698240

July 18, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795  



* President George Washington



Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.

Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratul... See More  

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698141

Early article on horse racing in America...

Item #698141

July 04, 1818

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818  The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.

Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.

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698113

Sam Adams is elected governor...

Item #698113

May 11, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 11, 1796  



* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor

* 18th century American original




Page 2 has a very brief report: "His Excellency Samuel Adams is re-elected Governor of this Commonwealth, for the year ensuing: by a majority of about 2000 votes."

Four pages, foxing and light damp staining, a bit irregular at the right margin.... See More  

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698065

Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...

Item #698065

October 24, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1795 



* President George Washington

* Brunswick County, Virginia




Page 2 has the: "Answer Of the President to the Brunswick, Virginia, Proceedings" relating to the Jay Treaty, which is signed by him in type: G. Washington.

Four pages, various foxing, generally nice condition.... See More  

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698038

John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...

Item #698038

October 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair - France relations

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson




The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.

A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France, with Thomas Jeff... See More  

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698030

Washington's state-of-the-union address...

Item #698030

December 19, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795  



* President George Washington

* State of the Union Address




Over half of the front page is taken up with the "President's Address" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.

The "Speech" as it is ... See More  

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698028

Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...

Item #698028

August 24, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Lengthy proclamation signed in script




A pair of issues: beginning on the front page of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to pg. 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION"  by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. ... See More  

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697903

President Andrew Jackson's response to the citizens of Charleston....

Item #697903

July 16, 1831

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1831  The front page has considerable details from Charleston, Soth Carolina regarding their fourth of July celebration. This included a letter being read which was then forwarded on to President Andrew Jackson with a request for a response. The article was followed by his response, and signed, ANDREW JACKSON. The subject of both centered around Nullificat... See More  

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697849

A two-issue set: George Washington and Paul Revere on the front page...

Item #697849

June 25, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 22 and 25, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Paul Revere's church bells




A two issue set with over half of the front page of the 22nd taken up with lengthy & detailed text of: "An ACT to Regulate Trade & Intercourse with the Indian Tribes & to Preserve Peace on the Frontiers." The Act carries over to take more than a full co... See More  

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695015

Huge & graphic political ad...

Item #695015

March 30, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1816 



* Great political advertisement as for display



The front page is dominated by a very large engraving of a ship headed: "Huzza, for the Massachusetts!", part of a political notice in support of John Brooks for governor.

Note that the flag on the tallest mast bears his name, with political slogans on the other flags. Much text as well... See More  

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694281

Four Acts of Congress signed by Washington & Adams...

Item #694281

May 21, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1796



* President George Washington

* John Adams - Acts of Congress




The front page contains not one or two, but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice Pres: John Adams. A very nice issue for display given these four Washington signatures on the front page.

Page 3 has a report refer... See More  

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693185

War with England? War with Florida?

Item #693185

April 12, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 12, 1794  Page 2 has a report from Georgia noting in part: "...information from the governor of East Florida that citizens of this state have accepted commissions, and are now actually recruiting men for the French republic, who are to be employed against a nation with whom the United States are at peace. Such proceedings will inevitably involve the Unio... See More  

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693180

Two front page George Washington script signatures... Building Washington, D.C...

Item #693180

June 23, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1792 



* President George Washington

* Designing District of Columbia

* Federal buildings - Capitol




Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress and a “Resolve”, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display.

Over 2 front-page columns are on: “Re... See More  

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693166

Napoleon... The War of 1812...

Item #693166

July 10, 1813

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1813  The front page has: "Occasional Remarks On the Present Unjust War" meaning the War of 1812. 

Inside has a: "Proclamation - Of His Majesty the Emperor, to the Army" signed in type by: Napoleon, concerning his recent military conquests.

Also reports concerning the War of 1812 with "Rigorous Blockade" "From Virg... See More  

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692539

Latest from the War of 1812...

Item #692539

December 05, 1812

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1812   Inside has: "From Halifax" with some War of 1812 reports: "The Northern Army" and "Army of the Centre" which also have war reports. Much of a column is taken up with election-related reports including a lengthy article "The Union of the States".

Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.

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691342

President Madison and the church & state controversy....

Item #691342

March 09, 1811

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 9, 1811 



* President James Madison

* Church & State controversy




Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
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690777

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  

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688883

The early works of James Fenimore Cooper...

Item #688883

February 02, 1822

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 2, 1822 



* James Fenimore Cooper

* Establishes himself as a great American novelist




Page 2 has an early report about James Fenimore Cooper, America's first great author. The report mentions in part: "The Spy--The author of this native novel...is a Mr. Cooper, of Westchester, New York son of the late Judge Cooper, formerly a member of Co
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688796

Creating the town of Castine... Benedict Arnold...

Item #688796

March 02, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796  The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide the town of Penobscot into two distinct towns; and to incorporate the southerly part thereof into a town by the name of Castine." with the lengthy text, signed in type: Samuel Adams.

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688773

President Washington unites all patriotic hearts...

Item #688773

November 04, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1795  Page 2 has a report from Philadelphia noting: "The President has returned here from Mount Vernon. The reception he every where meets shews he unites in him all patriotic hearts...".

Four pages, scattered foxing, good condition.

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687498

The United States is selling land...

Item #687498

August 31, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 31, 1796  The front page begins with a nice document from the Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott, concerning the sale of: "Lands of the United States" which are located: "...in the territory north-west of the river Ohio, and above the mouth of the Kentucky River..." with more detail.

Page 2 has a letter on the Napoleonic War signed ... See More  

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687435

Criticizing the Jay Treaty... Thanksgiving to the Most High...

Item #687435

November 18, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 18, 1795



* Criticizing the Jay Treaty



 The front page has a lengthy: "Address to the President Of the United States" with criticisms about the controversial Jay Treaty with England. It carries over to page 2 as well.

Page 3 has a brief note: "Peace is at length concluded between the United States and the Regency of Algiers...". Anoth... See More  

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687171

Four front page signatures by George Washington...

Item #687171

May 28, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1796 



* President George Washington



A very displayable newspaper, as the front page has not one but four Acts of Congress with each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. One concerns: "...allowing compensation for horses killed in battle belonging to officers of the army of the United States."

The back page features 12 ill... See More  

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686888

Buonaparte's Proclamation... On the Quasi-War...

Item #686888

February 13, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1799  The front page and a few items inside relate to the tensions between the U.S. and France, relating to what would be called the Quasi-War.

Page 2 includes: "Buonaparte's Proclamation" concerning the assassination of a French aid de camp, noting: "...they should be brought as hostages to Cairo. The town shall be pillaged and no hous... See More  

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686886

John Adams letter... Refuting Washington's death...

Item #686886

January 19, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 19, 1799



* President John Adams letter

* Refuting George Washington's death




 Page 2 has a letter to the New York legislature signed in type by the President: John Adams.

Following it is a note which begins: "Some if the infernals who infest the United States have reported...the death of our beloved Fabius-Maximus, of Mount Vernon. The tale is ... See More  

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686885

Firepower for the "approaching season"...

Item #686885

January 12, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 12, 1799  Page 2 has a lengthy speech by the Mass. governor, signed in script type: Increase Sumner. The back page features a very interesting & unusual illustrated ad for "Gunnery Articles Suitable for the Approaching Season". One wonders what the season is, as the illustration shows a cannon.

Four pages, small piece from a lower blank margin, ... See More  

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686883

The young U.S. Navy... The President's palace...

Item #686883

December 29, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 29, 1798  



* United States Navy in it's infancy



Page 2 has a chart headed: "American Navy" being a: "List of Vessels In Service" noting the number of guns of commander of each.

It begins with the "United States" "Constitution" and "Constellation" then 12 other vessels, followed by a list of ship that... See More  

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