On the First Barbary War...
Item #700661
September 11, 1805
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 11, 1805 Page 2 has a report beginning: "Captain Simonds, who arrived one Saturday in 35 days from Gibraltar, informs that a particular account of the peace with Tripoli has been received by the American Consul...". Also an article headed: "Of Tripoli", all relating to the First Barbary War.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very... See More
On the First Barbary War...
Item #700660
February 19, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 19, 1806 Th front page has: "Victory Over The French, Battle of Erems". The back page has a continued article from a previous issue, being a message from President Jefferson concerning the First Barbary War. It concludes in a future issue.
Four pages, nice condition.
The First Barbary War...
Item #700659
September 20, 1805
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Sept. 20, 1805 Page 2 has content concerning the First Barbary War including: "Official" relating to a possible peace treaty with Tripoli. Plus a very lengthy letter signed in type by Captain Isaac Hull concerning the Barbary War. Also: "General Eaton and the Ex-Bashaw" of Tripoli.
Four pages, nice condition.
The First Barbary War...
Item #700658
February 12, 1806
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1806 The front pages content on the First Barbary War including the: "Convention" or treaty with Tripoli in hopes of resolving the problems between the two nations.
Four pages, very nice condition.
The First Barbary War...
Item #700656
October 02, 1805
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 2, 1805 The front page, and much of page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting headed: "War With Tripoli" which is on the First Barbary War.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin from disbinding, nice condition.
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
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.
F... See More
End of the Quasi-War with France...
Item #700649
January 02, 1802
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 2, 1802 Pages 1 and 2 have much concerning the end of the Quasi-War with France, including the actual treaty. Some of the text at the top of page 2 is compromised by repairs and loss (see photos).
Four pages, irregular at the spine from disbinding, repairs with some loss at the top.... See More
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
The "almost" capital of Missouri... Minting gold coins...
Item #700613
November 25, 1820
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1820 Featured is a nice report on the United States Mint about to mint half eagle ($5) coins in gold. Photos note details.
Also inside: "History, Literature, etc. of Hayti".
The back page has a curious article headed: "Missouri" beginning: "The temporary seat of government is fixed at Cote Sans Dessein, a village... See More
Latest on the Mormon situation...
Item #700562
October 02, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1857
* Elder Heber C. Kimball & polygamy
* Mormons War - Mormonism Utah
Page 3 has: "From Utah Territory" which provides the latest concerning the Mormon War, noting in part: "...the Mormons were making preparations for a fight, & did not conceal their hostile intentions. Elder Kimball, in his h... See More
The Mormon War: great detail on U.S. troops heading west...
Item #700554
December 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 18, 1857 Page 3 has nearly three-quarters of a column taken up with: "The Utah Expedition" which is a great & very detailed travelogue on the U.S. troops venturing to Utah. We rarely find such detailed travel accounts by the military.
Four pages, large folio size, nice condition. Folder size noted is for the issue folded in ... See More
Three articles concerning the Mormons...
Item #700552
December 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 17, 1857 The front page has two Mormon-related articles: "From Utah" which notes in part: "...The attitude of the Mormons is peculiarly hostile and threatening...Brigham Young...had distinctly avowed his determination to destroy provisions & forage and lay the Territory waste rather than permit the entrance of the&n... See More
On the Utah War: United States vs. the Mormons...
Item #700537
December 30, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 30, 1857
* Utah War - Mormonism
* Mormons Rebellion
* United States military
Page 3 has: "The Army In Utah" which reports on the advance of U.S. troops towards Utah, noting: "... the numerous [wagon] trains guarded by it, reached there...The march was slow & tedious, averaging only 11 miles a day...
... See More
Great & lengthy article on the Utah War...
Item #700536
September 16, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 16, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Utah War - resist government
Page 3 has over a full column taken up with an excellent account of the Utah War, headed: "Late From Utah". It is prefaced with, in part: "...The Deseret News is laboring earnestly to excite the fanaticism of the Mormons against the United States tr... See More
On the anniversary of the arrival of Mormons in Utah...
Item #700535
September 18, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 1857
* Mormons - Mormonism
* 10th anniversary of Utah migration
Near the bottom of page 3 is: "The Latter-Day Saints" which mentions in part: "...the 10th anniversary of the entrance of the pioneer Mormons into the valleys of Utah was celebrated... Addresses were made by B. Young and Heber Kimball...... See More
Reflecting upon the recent Dred Scott Decision... On the Mormons leaving Salt Lake City...
Item #700534
July 13, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 13, 1857 Page 2 begins with nearly 2 full columns taken up with: "The Dred Scott Decision" which is a lengthy speech by Charles Ingersoll of the Conn. Legislature. It is prefaced with: "The several opinions of the Justices of the Supreme Court of the U.S. have been spread before our readers, yet it is probable, from their gr... See More
Captured slave ship... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700533
July 11, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 11, 1857 Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The Alleged Slaver Libelled" which is a lengthy & detailed account of the capture of the slave ship Panchita.
On page 3 is: "Kansas News" which is a brief report concerning Bleeding Kansas, the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between p... See More
Captured slave ship... Mormons abandoning Utah... Bleeding Kansas...
Item #700532
July 10, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1857 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with: "Gov. Walker & the South" which reports on the latest from "Bleeding Kansas".
Bleeding Kansas describes the period of repeated outbreaks of violent guerrilla warfare between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces following the creation of the new territory of Kansas in ... See More
Famous fugitive slave case in Ohio...
Item #700531
July 15, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 15, 1857
* Fugitive slave law tensions
Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "An Interesting Case In Ohio" which is a somewhat famous fugitive slave case. Much of the report is taken up with the words of Judge Leavitt.
Also on page 2 is: "The Eastern Shore of Maryland" which takes most of a column & is very ... See More
Two Mormon-related articles... Calaveras Caves...
Item #700530
July 17, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 17, 1857 Page 2 has: "The Wonders of California - The Calaveras Cave". Also a curious article: "Is The Moon Inhabited?".
Also inside is: "Mormon Morality & Religion", an article by Heber C. Kimball. Also: "Army Movements In Utah" which relates to the Mormon War, noting the assemblage of troops a... See More
From 1879 Nashville, Tennessee...
Item #700525
April 29, 1879
THE DAILY AMERICAN, Nashville, Tennessee, April 29, 1879
* Early Southeastern United States publication
We seldom find newspapers from Nashville, but here is one. A large folio size newspaper of 4 pages with various news & ads of the day. Very small "Library of Congress" label within the masthead, irregular along the spine, nice condition. The folder size noted is for the... See More
Capture of a slave ship from New Orleans...
Item #700516
July 28, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 28, 1857
* Pre CivilWar slavery
* African slave trade
* Capture of a slaver ship
Page 3 has an article: "Capture Of A New Orleans Slaver" with a dateline from Sierra Leone. The account details the capture of the slave ship Adams Gray from New Orleans by the British ship Prometheus, noting in part:"...it appears she ... See More
Two detailed articles on the Mormons... Indian troubles in Minnesota...
Item #700515
July 31, 1857
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 31, 1857 Page 2 has half a column taken up with a report headed: "From Salt Lake City" which is a lengthy & quite detailed report--mostly taken from The Deseret News, concerning the growing tensions and the imminent Mormon War.
Page 2 has: "Utah And the Mormons" with a nearly half column article which includes: &qu... See More
Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #700506
November 16, 1808
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1808 On the front page under: "Congressional Journal" are reports from the second session of the Tenth Congress, that describe the business of the House of Representatives, including the protocol in which the Congress received the Annual Message of the President.
Hereafter is the "MESSAGE" from the President to the Congress, taking 2 1/2 co... See More
News from The Confederate capital...
Item #700500
January 01, 1864
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Jan. 1, 1864
* From the capital of the Confederacy
Among the various reports are: "The Capture of Our Cavalry at Charles City Court House" "Additional From the North--A Yankee Military Adventurer--Sketch of His Career" "The Confederate Congress" "Christmas At Charleston--Operations of the Enemy" '
From No... See More
Acknowledging the failed effort in pushing north...
Item #700498
July 17, 1863
DAILY DISPATCH, Richmond, Virginia, July 17, 1863
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Robert E. Lee's retreat from Gettysburg
From the capital of the Confederacy, with reports headed: "Gen. Lee in Virginia" "No Cause for Despondency" "Gen. Lee's Army--The Potomac Re-Crossed" which relates to the return south from the failed battles at Gettysbu... See More
Confederate newspaper from Lynchburg...
Item #700496
April 29, 1863
DAILY REPUBLICAN, Lynchburg, Virginia, April 29, 1863
* Rare Confederate publication
A Confederate title we rarely have the opportunity to offer.
The front page begins with an editorial that dismisses the claim that the war will end any time soon. Also reports headed: "From the Northwest" "The Raid On McMinnville"; various reports: "From The North" ... See More
More on the Battle of Gettysburg...
Item #700493
July 11, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1863
* Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
* Most historic battle of the Civil War
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "The Battle At Gettysburg - The Second Fire Zouaves at the Battle of Gettysburg" "Incidents of the Battle" "Rebel Accounts of the Fight" "They Claim a Great Victory & the Capture... See More
Jefferson Davis declared panic-stricken...
Item #700491
January 06, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Jan. 6, 1865 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE SOUTH" "Hood's Army South of the Tennessee" "Men Suffering for Rations" "The War on Jeff. Davis" "He is Declared to be Panic-Stricken" "Shenandoah" "Great Anxiety in the Confederacy Over Sherman's Future Movements" "Bran... See More
Robert E. Lee's message to the people of Maryland...
Item #700489
September 12, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 12, 1862 The front page has one column heads on the Civil War including: "The War In Maryland" "Union Forces In Possession of Sugar Loaf Mountain" "Manifesto of General Lee to the People of Maryland" which has the lengthy text signed by him in type: R. E. Lee; "The Rebels in Possession of Hagerstown" "Entire Rebel Army En Ro... See More
Battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia...
Item #700488
December 23, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 23, 1862
* Battle of Fredericksburg - Confederate victory
* General Ambrose Burnside vs. Robert E. Lee
Among the one column headlines on the Civil War are: "THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC" "Our Loss in Killed and Wounded Over Ten Thousand" "The Fredericksburg Disaster" "Graphic Accounts of the Battle from Richmond Papers" "Th... See More
Civil War at Fort Sumter...
Item #700485
November 05, 1863
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 5, 1863 Among the front page column heads are: "Late News From Rebel Sources" "Rebel Account of the Bombardment of Fort Sumter" "Thirteen Soldiers Killed" "3000 Union Prisoners to be Sent to Lynchburg" "The War In Tennessee " and much more.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Battle of Fredericksburg...
Item #700482
December 18, 1862
NEW YORK HERALD, December 18, 1862 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "On The Rappahannock" "Special Dispatch From Gen. Burnside" "Astonishment of the Rebels at Our Recrossing the Rappahannock" "Flags of Truce & Burial of the Dead" "The Rebels Strengthening Their Defences" and more.
Eight pages, nice condition.
Confederate Congress reports to the people...
Item #700480
February 25, 1864
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Feb. 25, 1864 Among the front page column heads are: "Late Southern News" "Address of the Rebel Congress" "Fierce Denunciation of the North" "Slanders Upon Our Armies" "The Expedition to Florida" "From Gen. Sherman's Expedition" "Rebel Reports of His Progress" "Occupation of Jackson "T... See More
Siege of Fort Sumter... War events near Chattanooga...
Item #700479
August 25, 1863
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 25, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "SIEGE OF FORT SUMTER" "Interesting Correspondence Between General Gilmore and General Beauregard" "Details of the Bombardment of the 18th Inst." "Important From Tennessee" "General Rosecrsans' Army in Front of Chattanooga" "Fire Opened on the City... See More
Much reporting on the Civil War...
Item #700478
May 29, 1862
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts May 29, 1862 The Civil War-related reports are on pages 2 & 4 and include column heads: "Affairs Near Richmond" "News From Corinth" "Naval Appointments" "The Call For Troops" "Disastrous Cavalry Charge" "The Retreat" "The Retreat of Gen. Banks" "The Fight at Winc
... See More
Fall of Charleston, South Carolina...
Item #700477
February 22, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 22, 1865
* Fall of Charleston, South Carolina
* Fort Sumter flying the U.S. flag
Among the front page column headlines on the Civil War are: "CHARLESTON" "The Rebel Garrison Leave Under Cover of Night" "The City Surrendered by Mayor Macbeth" "ITS OCCUPATION BY OUR FORCES" "The Stars and Stripes Wave Over Sumter" "Over Two Hundred Pieces of Artillery Captured" a... See More
Nearing the end of the Civil War...
Item #700474
January 07, 1865
NEW YORK TIMES, January 7, 1865
* Confederate defeat at Nashville - Tennessee campaign
* General John Bell Hood's retreating w/ Army of TN
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "THE WAR IN TENNESSEE" "Hood's Final & Distress Escape" "What is Left of His Army" "The Rebel Army Retiring Upon Meridian, Mississippi&quo... See More
Napoleon... The War of 1812...
Item #700461
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
Americans ships capture the Frolic & Macedonian...
Item #700460
March 08, 1813
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, March 8, 1813
* USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian
* USS Wasp vs. HMS Frolic
The entire front page is taken up with a "Declaration" headed: "British manifesto vs. America". Inside has: "Capture of the Frolic" by the U.S. ship Wasp, followed by: "Capture of the Macedonian" by the ship United States.
Also: &q... See More
Attack on Ogdensburgh... The War of 1812...
Item #700458
October 23, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, Oct. 23, 1812 Page 3 reports include: "Attack On Ogdensburgh" "Bad News from the Frontiers" and "Defeat of Van Rensselaer's Army!" Also a letter extract about the movements of "The Western Army".
Other reports include: "Connecticut Legislature" "The Militia" and "Bad News from the Frontiers&qu... See More
Battle Of Waterloo...
Item #700444
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1815* Battle of Waterloo - Belgium
* Napoleon I vs. Duke of Wellington
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the detailed account of the Battle of Waterloo and the fall of Napoleon Buonaparte.
Under the heading "France" is a lengthy report that begins: "The second abdication of the Throne of France by Napoleon Buona... See More
Abraham Lincoln is nominated for President...
Item #700434
HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July, 1860 * Abraham Lincoln accepts presidential nomination
* Republican National Convention in Chicago
Near the back under the report: "Monthly Record of Current Events" is a quite lengthy report concerning the Republican National Convention which met recently in Chicago. Included is a lengthy abstract of the Republican platform... See More
U.S. Grant's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #700407
December 07, 1869
THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 7, 1869
* President Ulysses S. Grant
* 1st State of the Union Address
Most of the front page is taken up with: "The President's Message" which was President U.S. Grant's first annual state-of-the-union address to the nation. Included are various other governmental reports on interior pages.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine f... See More
The United States & Russia... Siege of Fort Meigs...
Item #700381
June 01, 1813
THE WAR, New York, June 1, 1813 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: James Madison. The President announces the United States' acceptance of an offer by the Emperor Alexander of Russia to mediate a resolution to the conflict with Britain and his hopes that this negotiation will end the war quickly. Ma... See More
Very early college football game in 1872...
Item #700375
December 08, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 8, 1872
* Columbia Lions vs. Stevens Tech Ducks
* Third season of intercollegiate football
Page 10 has a report on a very early college football game with one column heading: "FOOT BALL" "An Eleven of the Columbia College Defeat An Eleven of the Stevens Institute" with lineups and stats. (see image)
Complete with 16 pages, good condition.... See More
Graphic on the Spanish-American War...
Item #700368
July 27, 1898
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1898 The front page features several nice graphics on the Spanish-American War, including: "Pictures Which Show What Commodore Schley Did To The Spanish Fleet", and: "Capt. Allen Capron" "The Bombardment of Santiago De Cuba" "Siege Run" "Siege Mortar.
There is a front page column head: "THE WAR ... See More
Spanish-American War is about to end...
Item #700361
August 03, 1898
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 3, 1898
* Spanish-America War ending
* Independence of Cuba
The front page has most of a column taken up with: "THE WAR" ""Spain Now Sues for Peace" "Overtures Presented to the President by French Ambassador".
But the predominant feature of the front page are the two prints on the Spanish-American War inclu... See More
Spanish-American War coming to an end?
Item #700360
August 10, 1898
THE ALLENTOWN DEMOCRAT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10, 1898 The front page has most of a column taken up with: "THE WAR" "PEACE NEAR AT HAND" "After Some Diplomatic
Sparring the Haughty Castillian's Accepted the American Terms" "The Terms Mean an End of Spanish Rule on Every Foot of Territory in the Western Hemisphere" "Porto Rico's Surrend... See More
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