Admiral William T. Sampson takes command...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 24, 1898



* Rear Admiral William T. Sampson

* Takes command of North Atlantic Squadron

* Pre-Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "SAMPSON COMMANDS" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not t... See More  

1898 USS Maine explosion investigation...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, March 2, 1898



* re. USS Maine explosion disaster

* Spanish-American War prelude

* Havana Harbor , Cuba



The top of the front page has a one column heading: "DIVERS HARD AT WORK" with subheads. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are not totally fragile from this ... See More  

Rare print of General Stephen Kearney...

SATURDAY EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1848  Page 2 has a very nice & rare print of "General Kearney", a hero of the Mexican War and the "conqueror of  New Mexico and California" who had recently died. Quite uncommon to find newspaper prints of Mexican War officers.

Four pages, large folio size, never bound nor trimmed, 3 folds with mild fold & margin ... See More  

Spanish-American War comes to an end...

THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Aug. 13, 1898



* Spanish-America War ends

* Independence of Cuba

* William McKinley declareS



The front page has a one column heading: "THE PROCLAMATION" with subheads. The proclamation is signed in type: William McKinley. (see) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are no... See More  

Sam Houston's 'call to arms' against Mexico...

NILES'S NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, April 2, 1842 



* Samuel Houston call to arms - Texas citizens

* Post Texas Revolution - Pre Mexican-American War



Inside has: "President Houston's Proclamation to the Citizens of Texas" which begins: "My Countrymen: Rumours have been brought from the southwestern frontier of invasion...The facts are sufficient to justify immed... See More  

The Centennial Exposition... Baseball...

LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED NEWSPAPER, New York, May 20, 1876  Featured are several prints of the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the ftpg. showing the "Great Corliss Engine" & an expansive doublepage centerfold of the: "Scene on the Grand Plaza...". More as well.

The back page has a nice print of a baseball player in uniform, in a "Base Ball Goods" adverti... See More  

Abraham Lincoln... from small beginnings... when he was an unknown...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 27, 1848 



* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career



This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes the results of a vote showing under the "yeas" the name "Lincoln" inconspicuously listed among many others. Plus page 3 has additional coverage from ... See More  

Uniforms of the Army...

HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 11, 1898  Full ftpg. shows a ship loaded with soldiers: "Going To Help Dewey". Two fullpgs. with 5 scenes on the Spanish-American War, mostly naval scenes and: "In Santiago De Cuba". Fullpg. with 5 photos of: "Spanish Strongholds in S.E. Cuba".

Displayable fullpg. by Remington shows four: "Prominent Officers at Tampa, Flo... See More  

For veterans of the Mexican War...

THE VEDETTE, Washington, D.C., June, 1888  This little title is: "Devoted To The Interests of Veterans of the Mexican and Late Wars".

The back leaf is lacking, so 14 of 16 pages. Front leaf is loose with loss to an upper corner, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, toning to the front leaf.

When Abraham Lincoln was an unknown...

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 22, 1848 



* Early in Abraham Lincoln' political career



This newspaper contains on the front page reports from the: "House of Representatives" which includes the text of discussion, with each speaker's name noted in capital letters. "Mr. Lincoln" spoke twice.

Additionally, page 4 has continued reporting from Cong... See More  

Rare title from the Philippine-American War...

THE MANILA TIMES, Philippine Islands, July 5, 1899  A very uncommon title, totally in English, from the Philippine-American War. Although the United States won the Philippines from Spain in the Spanish-American War, Philippine nationalists didn't want another colonial ruler, hence this war. 

This is from the first year of its existence. 

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, m... See More  

Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818  The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.

Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.

Sixteen pa... See More  

Nice report on the Black Hawk Indian War...

NATIONAL GAZETTE & LITERARY REGISTER, Philadelphia, Aug. 8, 1832  



* Black Hawk War



Page 2 has a report on the Black Hawk War, a brief conflict between the United States and Native Americans led by Black Hawk, a Sauk Indian leader. This was the war in which Abraham Lincoln was an Illinois militia soldier, although he saw no combat. 

About half a column has several reports... See More  

Descriptive article on a trip to Colorado... Indian issues...

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 15, 1866  The conclusion of the Civil War brought with it an interest in expending west, so it would not seem unusual that articles that read like a 19th century travelogue would appear in newspapers of the day.

This issue has one on page 2, which was part of a larger series: "A Trip To Colorado--Entering the Rock Mountains" with a dateline from Centra... See More  

Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 5, 1867  The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.

The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes close to half a column with some fine content. It begins: "A Fort Kearney dispatch...... See More  

Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, June 26, 1867  The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.

The front page has: "The Indian War" which takes close to half a column.

Page 7 has: "Colorado" "The Indians--Climate--Agr... See More  

Westward expansion confronts the Native American tribes...

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1867  The years following the Civil War were years of expansion west, causing the inevitable conflict with the Native American tribes. Such reports were not uncommon in period newspapers. This is one such issue.

The front page has: "The Indian War" with some nice accounts taking about one-third of a column.

Eight pages, staining to the front page ... See More  

Indian troubles in Idaho...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 20, 1878  The front page has: "The Indian War" "Hot Work Going on in Idaho" which mentions in part: "...reports serious depredations...have burned Diamond Ranch in Happy Valley...Indians have captured over 400 horses...Troops and supplies are greatly needed...report the mountain full of Indians...They are in hot pursuit of the Ban... See More  

Klamath Indians are getting restless for war...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, June 29, 1878  The front page has; "The Indian War" "Later From Oregon--The Klamath Indians Growing Restless" mentioning in part: "...from Oregon is that the Klamath braves are getting restless, and are eager to join in the war. They have already commenced murdering settlers and stealing stock..." with more.

Four pages, archival ... See More  

The Ute Indian War...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 15, 1879  The front page has: "The Ute War" "After Murdering Our Soldiers They Want to be Let Alone" "Scene at White River Agency--Frightful Atrocities".

This rather detailed account of trouble with the Indians takes over a full column.

Four pages, some archival strengthening near the margins, a bit fragile but in nice cond... See More  

The Apache Indian War in New Mexico...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, Oct. 22, 1879  The top of the second column is headed: "The Apache War" "Latest Advices from New Mexico--Collector Hinds Killed--Movements of the Hostiles--The Recent Terrible Slaughter--Present Situation" with the text taking close to half a column.

Four pages, some archival strengthening near the margins and a few archaical mends inside,... See More  

Indian trouble in the West...

THE SAN DIEGO UNION, California, July 16, 1878  The front page has an article: "The Indian War" A Sharp Fight Near Cayuse Station--The Hostiles to be Attacked in Force--Our Gallant Bernard in the Front, as Usual--Warm Work Expected".

Also on the ftpg: "Our Red Wards" "A Council with Red Cloud" datelined from the Red Cloud Agency.

Four pages, a bit fragile ... See More  

News from the Mexican War...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 24, 1847  Page 3 has; "The Battle of Mexico" as well as: "Latest News From Chihuahua" "Satisfactory stare of Things Between Americans & Mexicans--The Mexicans Adhere Rigidly to Col. Doniphan's Treaty" and: "From Santa Fe" with even more reports.

Four pages, very nice condition.

Considerable reporting on the Mexican War...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10, 1847  Page 2 has: "Glorious News From Mexico: Battles of Penon and San Angel" "Defeat of Santa Anna--City of Mexico at our Feet--General Valencia Routed--Suspension of Arms--Probability of a Speedy Peace...". These reports take 4 full columns with considerable detail.

Four pages, very nice condition.

News from the Mexican War...

THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 1847  Page 3 has much reporting from the Mexican War including a very lengthy letter: "From The Army" which takes over 1 1/2 columns. Also a report: "From the Army of Gen. Taylor" taking over half a column.

Four pages, nice condition.