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Item #662855
September 18, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 18, 1799
* 18th century American title
Most of pages 1 and 2 are taken up with reports from Europe, while page 3 has some reports from Winchester, Virginia; New York, and Boston. Many ads, including three illustrated house ads.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
Washington responds to criticisms of the Jay Treaty...
Item #662854
October 22, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 22, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 3 has a letter from the county of Westmoreland to the President complaining about the terms of the Jay Treaty, followed by his response in which he notes: "...my deliberate opinion that in ratifying the treaty I had consulted the true interests of my country...". It is signed in type... See More
Huge treaty with the Indians, signed by Washington...
Item #662711
January 23, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 23, 1796
* President George Washington
* Native Americans - Indians treaty
Taking most of the front page & a portion of page 2 a treaty, headed at the top of pg. 1 with a script signature of the President: George Washington, and beginning: "Whereas a treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America & the tribes of Indian... See More
On proposing peace with the Americans... Franklin's son on independence...
Item #662676
November 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1775
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
Page 2 has: "...Lord North's motion for a reconciliation with the Americans..." dated Feb. 20, 1775, which is followed by his explanation of it, in all taking most of a column. It includes: "The Tea-act also will be repealed if asked for."... See More
Duties of man and citizen...
Item #662391
October 19, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 19, 1795
* Uncommon publication
Page 2 has some content concerning the controversial Jay Treaty with England. Also: "Observations on the Present Internal State of France" and: "Duties of a Man and a Citizen" contains 9 Articles. And then: "Decree for the Encouragement of Privateering" lists 8 items.
Four pages, very nice condi... See More
Letter signed by John Jay...
Item #662277
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
Preparing for the Jay Treaty...
Item #662157
October 19, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Oct. 19, 1795
* Uncommon title
* re. Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a: "Letter from Edmund Randolph to the President of the United States". A page 3 item begins: "We have authentic information that in consequence of the expected treaty between Great Britain and America, the garrison's at the Western Posts expected to leave them according to stip... See More
Major General Alexander Hamilton...
Item #662149
October 09, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 9, 1799
* Alexander Hamilton during Quasi-War
Page 3 has a report concerning the construction of a light house at Shell Castle and at Cape Hatteras (see). Also reports from New York, Pittsfield, Worcester, Boston and Lexington.
The back page has a nice "War Department" notice mention that: "All officers...who are... See More
Indian troubles... Angry at the tax collectors...
Item #661836
June 13, 1768
THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, June 13, 1768
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Included are reports under the heading "America" from Charleston, Philadelphia, Boston, Newport, & New York, including a letter "...from the Cherokee country, informs us...upper Cherokee towns are greatly harassed by several parties of Indians from the Ohio & Mississippi who kill ... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #661792
April 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1796
* George Washington & Samuel Adams
The front page features two Acts of Congress concerning courts, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Page 2 has a chart of the latest count for the election of Mass. governor, showing Judge Sumner leading over Gov. Sam Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
An American magazine from 1792...
Item #661787
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1792 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Among the articles are: "Topographical Sketches of the County of Essex" "On the Necessity of Caution" "Arithmetick Recommended to the Ladies" "On the Sleep of Plants" "Ceremony of a P... See More
George Washington on aiding the enemy...
Item #661436
May 04, 1776
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 4, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Half of the front page is a letter signed by: A Settled Citizen" which r... See More
Letter from Washington to the people of Brunswick, Virginia...
Item #661427
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, bit of foxing, generally nice condition.... See More
Letter from President John Adams concerning France...
Item #660506
June 28, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 28, 1798 Page 2 begins with reports from Congress concerning Aliens, later to be solidified in the Aliens and Sedition Act.
Also a letter from the President concerning France, ending with: "...I will never send another Minister to France without assurances that he will be received, respected, and honored as the Representative of a great, free, powerf... See More
Washington responds about the Jay Treaty...
Item #660499
October 29, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 29, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 3 has letter from the people of Savannah to the President on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by the President's response, signed in type: Geo. Washington.
Over half of the front page is taken up with the continuing article: "Features of... See More
Concerns for the Jay Treaty... A front page Proclamation by President Washington...
Item #660495
September 21, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 21, 1795 The front page features a quite lengthy address: "To the President of the United States of America" about concerns for the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by a: "Proclamation - George Washington" about not recognizing a nice Counsel ambassador from England, signed in type: Geo. Washington.
Four pages, very handsome masth... See More
Front page Act signed by Sam Adams... Other thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #660404
July 20, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 20, 1795 Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Massachusetts legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Much of page 2 is taken up with: "Observations Against The TREATY." being the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine. There a... See More
The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...
Item #660402
July 13, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795
* Jay's Treaty - John
* George Washington
A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.
Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,
concluding in the issue of the... See More
Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...
Item #660398
June 29, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795
* Proclamation signed in type by Sam Adams
Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Acts by Sam Adams...
Item #660396
March 16, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 16, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Page 2 begins with two Acts from the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
John Hancock document...
Item #660394
February 25, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 25, 1790
* John Hancock signed in type
The entire front page is taken up with reports from the: "Congress of America", carrying over to page 2. Page 3 has a Resolve by the state of Massachusetts signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
An "Extraordinary" issue of this title...
Item #659436
April 23, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Boston, April 23, 1790 An uncommon single sheet "Extra" printing outside the regular cycle of this newspaper.
Half of the front page is taken up with detailed reports from the: "Congress of America" carrying over to page 2 as well.
Four pages, single sheet, very nice condition.
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #659435
April 22, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 22, 1790
* President George Washington
* Alexander McGillivray
Inside has a report of "Duels", as well as an attack by Indians, and a letter from Savannah, Georgia, beginning: "McGillivrary, there is reason to fear, is still meditating mischief of some sort or another..." amongst the Creek Indian... See More
An "Extraordinary" issue of this title, with three Acts signed by John Hancock...
Item #659434
April 20, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE EXTRAORDINARY, Boston, April 20, 1790
* John Hancock acts signed
* Massachusetts governor
An uncommon single sheet "Extra" printing outside the regular cycle of this newspaper.
Half of the front side is taken up with 3 Acts of the Mass. Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
Half of the back is taken up with ads including fiv... See More
Very handsome & displayable masthead...
Item #659432
April 09, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 9, 1790
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
* Illustrated advertisements
Half of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from the: "Congress of America". Also six large illustrated ads for houses for sale.
Various news of the day inside with most of page 3 taken up with the: "Prices In the State L... See More
Very handsome & displayable masthead...
Item #659427
March 04, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 4, 1790
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
All of the front page is taken up with lengthy & detailed reports of: "Proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States" and includes talk: "On the Report o the Secretary of the Treasury".
Various news of the day inside and a... See More
Four documents signed in type by John Hancock...
Item #659426
February 18, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 18, 1790
* John Hancock signed in type
Most of the front page is taken up with lengthy & detailed reports of: "Proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States".
Page 3 contains four "Resolves" from the Mass. Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: John Hancock.
Four pages... See More
The federal "edifice" is complete...
Item #659252
December 26, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 26, 1789 A page 3 report from Boston dated December 16 concerns the ratification of the Constitution by all of the states, except Rhode Island. The report reads in full: "The Twelve States of America, convened in Federal Convention, which proposed the Constitution, have now all adopted, ratified and confirmed it. The Edifice may now be declar... See More
The Revolutionary War in the South...
Item #658583
June 05, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, June 5, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Events in the South
Page 2 has a few items concerning the war, including an item: "...after the precipitate retreat of Lord Cornwallis from Deep River, General Greene not finding it convenient for want of provisions to continue the pursuit, filed... See More
Death of George Washington's mother...
Item #658469
September 09, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 9, 1789
* Mary Ball Washington death
* President's G.W.'s mother
Pgs. 2 & 3 contain reports from the: "Proceedings in the House of Representatives of the United States", this being the founding year of the federal government.
Pg. 3 has an inconspicuous yet significant report: "Died--At Fredericksburg, Mrs. Wa... See More
Washington letter signed in script type...
Item #658467
August 15, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15, 1789
* President George Washington script signature
Over one-third of the front page is taken up with; "Proceedings in the Legislature of the Union" from the earliest months of the new federal government. Interesting reading on the concerns from this period.
The prime content would be the nice page 3 letter from the Pr... See More
Signed in script type by President George Washington...
Item #658466
August 12, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 12, 1789 All of pages 1, 2, most of pg. 3, & all of pg. 4 are taken up with an extremely lengthy Act of Congress: "...to Regulate the Collection of the Duties Imposed by Law on the Tonnage of Ships..." which is signed in script type by the President at its conclusion at the bottom of the back page: George Washington, and in block type by... See More
Presentation to President Washington...
Item #658460
July 18, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1789
* From the 1st year of George Washington's presidency
* United States government (Congress) in it's infancy
Page 3 has an item "From New York" noting: "...the Address of the Legislature of Massachusetts to the President was presented by the two senators & eight representatives from that state: the committee was ver... See More
Visiting President Washington... How he was dressed for the inauguration...
Item #658428
May 09, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 9, 1789
* United States government in it's infancy
* Post-President George Washington inauguration
A great issue on the earliest days of the new federal government including most of page 2 taken up with: "Debates of Congress" from the first several weeks. The entry for May 1 notes: "The speech of the President to the two House... See More
Much frutration that a quorum for the new Congress has not yet been achieved...
Item #658412
March 25, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 25, 1789 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a lengthy political essay signed: "Laco", thought to have been Sam Adams.
Page 3 news from New York reflects the frustration of all of getting a quorum to begin the work of the new Congress: "To our great mortification...by dampening that favourable impression which had been made on the mind... See More
Document signed by Governor John Hancock...
Item #658358
November 22, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 22, 1788
* John Hancock
Pages 2 & 3 contain a lengthy Resolve from the state of Massachusetts concerning the creation of legislative districts: "...for the purpose of choosing eight persons to represent the people thereof in the Congress of the United States...".
Taking over a full column it is signed in type by the governor: John... See More
A substitute for British tea... Letter to the ladies of North America...
Item #657569
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Jan. 4, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has a report from Boston concerning the finding of "hyperion or Labrador tea" in the colonies, of special interest given the recent non-importation of tea from England.Also an item noting: "By letters from Philadelphia we are credibly informed that a number of new buildings are going to ... See More
Funeral for Governor Increase Sumner...
Item #656872
June 13, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, June 13, 1799
* Increase Sumner death
* Massachusetts governor
Page 3 has a nice and rather graphic account of the funeral of Governor Increase Sumner. He had just begun serving his 3rd term as governor when he died. The article includes an engraving of the coffin, plus a listing of the funeral procession and noting "The Hearse" among other ... See More
Mention of the Suffolk Resolves...
Virginia Governor Dunmore warns against illegal meetings...
Item #656437
March 31, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 31, 1775
* Extremely rare publication
* Pre Revolutionary War
This newspaper was published Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia with terrific content.
... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #656244
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
Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...
Item #655592
July 14, 1775
VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Siege of Boston
* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonia... See More
Joseph Priestley... John Adams & George Washington signatures...
Item #655467
June 07, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 7, 1794 Page 2 has a message to Congress, signed in type: Go. Washington, and also a report noting in part: "...a gentleman immediately from New Orleans who descended the rivers Ohio and Mississippi...that a body of General Clark's party...collected at the mouth of Cumberland River...their intentions were...to proceed to Louisiana for the purpose of ... See More
Examining the American economy...
Item #655073
May 25, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 25, 1791 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "...Lord Sheffield's Observations on the Commerce of the United States of America"
A page 2 report from Connecticut says that The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq. is elected to represent this State in the Senate of the U.S. A page 3 report states that Vice President John Adams was elected President of the
... See More
A page 2 report from Connecticut says that The Hon. Roger Sherman, Esq. is elected to represent this State in the Senate of the U.S. A page 3 report states that Vice President John Adams was elected President of the
President Washington's tour through the South...
Item #655071
May 21, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1791
* President George Washington
* Southern tour - South Carolina
Page two contains a report headed: "Tour of the President" through the South, with reports of his visits to Charleston & Georgetown, South Carolina. Page 3 has a report headed: "The late Duel" with details.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
A Tory newspaper printed in occupied Philadelphia...
Item #654261
January 07, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 7, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.
All of the front page is taken up with advertiseme... See More
One of the earliest newspapers from the colonies...
Item #653154
May 15, 1735
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY MERCURY, Philadelphia, Feb. 24, 1735/6
* Earliest of American newspapers
* Very early & rare
The double year reflects the two calendars in use at the time. My today's calendar the year is 1736.
As any serious collector of newspapers knows, it is exceedingly difficult to find any colonial American newspapers from before 1760, let alone an issue from 1... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #652656
March 17, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 17, 1743/4 (year double-dated for two calendars in use at the time. Would be 1744 by current calendar).
* Rare colonial periodical
This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle re... See More
Death of John Hancock...
Item #652448
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, November, 1793 Although there is a wide range of interesting articles in the body of this issue, certainly the most significant is one of the more inconspicuous, being the announcement of the death of John Hancock. Perhaps it is not unexpected that the death of this notable person, who had been such a thorn in the side of England during the years ... See More
Death of Louis XVI's brother...
Item #652172
September 07, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Sept. 7, 1795 Page 2 has a report: "The Death of the Dauphin" which mentions: "...will not, it is imagined make any difference in the affairs of France....the popularity of Monsieur the eldest brother of Louis the XVI. The fact is, there is not a man more universally detested thro' all France...".
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
The first Boon Island beacon...
Item #652037
September 07, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1799
* Very 1st Boon Island beacon
* President John Adams act
Most of the front page middle columns are taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams (see). One is to erect a beacon on Boon Island. Wikipedia notes on its Boon Island page: "...In 1799 the first day marker and the station itself we... See More
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