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686879

Nelson and Napoleon in Egypt...

Item #686879

November 10, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 10, 1798  Most of the front page is taken up with reports under the heading: "Buonaparte--Nelson" regarding their engagements in Egypt, with no fewer than six accounts. Horatio Nelson defeated Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile.

Four pages, pages 1 & 3 have archival mends near the margins, otherwise very nice condition.

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686878

Two John Adams letters...

Item #686878

November 07, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 7, 1798  Near the middle of the front page is an address of the inhabitants of North Yarmouth, Maine, to the President concerning the dangers of eminent war with France (XYZ Affair), followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.

Page 2 has a letter to the President which mentions General Clark, followed by: "The President's Answer" to the... See More  

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686876

Matthew Lyon, only Congressman elected to office while in jail...

Item #686876

November 03, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 3, 1798 



* Matthew Lyon elected while imprisoned  

* Vermont Congressman - sedition charge




The front page has over a full column taken up with: "Matthew Lyon's Trial - Trial of Matthew Lyon For Sedition".

At different times Lyon represented Vermont & Kentucky in Congress. His tenure was tumultuous. He brawled with one Congre... See More  

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686875

Charles Bulfinch's first major project...

Item #686875

October 27, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 27, 1798  



* Charles Bulfinch designs Federal Street Theatre

* First American-born professional architect




The front page has an address: "To the President of the United States" from the officers of the Guilford Regiment of militia, relating to the troubling relationship with France. It is followed by his "Answer" signed in type: Joh... See More  

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686871

John Adams... Death on the frigate Constitution...

Item #686871

October 13, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 13, 1798  The front page has a letter from Maine: "To the President of the United States" concerning foreign encroachments on our land, which is followed by the: "Answer" signed in type: John Adams.

Page 2 has a report of a death: "At Norfolk, Virginia, Dr. William Read, 28 surgeon of the United States frigate Constitution, and a nati... See More  

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686863

Signed by President John Adams... Much on the XYZ Affair...

Item #686863

August 25, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 25, 1798  



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams act




Taking all of the front page & part of page 2 is "An Act to Lay & Collect a Direct Tax Within the United States" headed with a nice heraldic eagle engraving & signed in script type: John Adams.

Page 2 has nearly a full column reporting on events concerning the X... See More  

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686859

John Adams and the Bank of the United States...

Item #686859

July 21, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 21, 1798  



* President John Adams signed act

* Bank of the United States fraud




The front page has half a column take up with: "An Act to Punish Frauds committed on the Bank of the United States" signed in script type: John Adams.

Page 2 has a document headed: "John Adams, President of the United States of America: To All Whom It May Conc... See More  

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686851

John Adams authorizes the creation of a provisional army...

Item #686851

June 13, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 13, 1798 



* President John Adams

* Act of U.S. Congress

* Provisional Army




Over half of the front page is: "An Act Authorizing the President of the United States to Raise a Provisional Army" which was in anticipation of a possible war with France at the time, known as the Quasi War.

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686849

John Adams Acts... with script signatures...

Item #686849

June 02, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1798 



* President John Adams

* 3 Acts of Congress




The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President:  John Adams.

Page 2 has two letters: "To the President of the United States" from the citizens of Cambridge and Haverhill, Mass. The back page has an ad for the sale of various goods: &
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686847

Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...

Item #686847

May 16, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798  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 the most conciliating measures w... See More  

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686846

Letters to the President...

Item #686846

May 05, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 5, 1798  The front page has the: "Address of the Inhabitants of Portsmouth to the President of the United States" and "Address of the Inhabitants of the town of Portland to the President of the United States" with page 2 having two more from Philadelphia and Brookline, with his response to the Phila. letter signed: John Adams.

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686821

Appointments to the ship Constitution...

Item #686821

April 21, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 21, 1798  



* Officers appointed to the frigate USS Constitution

* Unites States Navy in it's infancy




Page 3 has a very brief yet  historic item reading: "Appointments for the Frigate Constitution, Edward Prebble, 1st, and John Cordis, 2nd Lieutenants." This is for the famous ship later to be nicknamed "Old Ironsides".

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686819

John Adams script signature on the front page...

Item #686819

April 07, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1798  



* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* Fifth Congress of the United states




Most of the third column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and by the Vice President, Th. Jefferson, concerning the prevention of trade with foreign countries.

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686816

Law on "...the dangerous evils of canine madness..."

Item #686816

March 10, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 10, 1798   front page has a nearly full column Act of the Massachusetts legislature titled: "An Act to lessen the dangerous evils of Canine Madness and other injuries occasioned by Dogs." which is signed in type by the governor: Increase Sumner. A very interesting and early law which reads as if it came from an early version of the SPCA.

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686813

French Revolution: The Rights of Man, and the beginning of a new Constitution...

Item #686813

December 07, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1791 



* French Revolution

* Constitution of France




A very notable issue on the French Revolution as the front page begins with: "The French Constitution, Revised, Amended and Finally Decreed by the National Assembly".

It begins with the historic "Declaration Of The Rights of a Man and a Citizen" which includes all 17 Articles (th... See More  

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686811

Hamilton, Washington, and Adams...

Item #686811

November 23, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1791  Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Estimates for 1792" which is signed in type: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

The front page also contains a: "Report of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund" signed by the Vice President: John Adams. Taking ... See More  

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686807

Dr. Joseph Priestley... France eliminates knighthood...

Item #686807

September 28, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 28, 1791  A page 3 report says: "A subscription was opened in London, before Capt. Scott sailed, for the purpose of building a large and elegant Chapel for the Rev. Dr. Priestley." Joseph Priestley is credited with the discovery of oxygen.

There is much concerning the French Revolution including a page 2 item: "National Assembly - Abolition Of... See More  

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686796

Washington names the new Post Master General... The situation in Pittsburgh...

Item #686796

August 24, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 24, 1791  



* President George Washington

* Timothy Pickering appointed




Page 2 has a report that: "Another expedition to the Indian country is now in operation--it consists of 500 men...". This is followed by a letter from Pittsburgh noting in part: "...since I came to this place not a life has been lost within the reach of our parties. Th... See More  

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686794

Native American's live better than "civilized" man...

Item #686794

August 13, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1791  The front page has an interesting article: "Parallel - The Civilized Man and The Savage" which speaks favorably for the Native Americans on how they conduct their lives.

Page 3 notes the President's appointment of James Barry as ambassador to Portugal, followed by a report from the Supreme Court.

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686790

Appointing the Postmaster General... Honoring Alexander Hamilton...

Item #686790

July 30, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1791  Page 3 includes: "We are informed that the President of the United States has been pleased to appoint William Jackson Post Master General of the United States."

Above this is a report of the celebration of the 4th of July, and also a note that: "The Coroporation of the Chamber of Commerce of New York last week gave an elegant entertai... See More  

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686786

Treatment of Indians... Louis XVI on the colors of the flags...

Item #686786

May 14, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1791  Over half of the front page is taken  up with: "Commonn Sense -- In Answer to Burke's Phillipick" which relates to Thomas Paine's work, plus much concerning he French Revolution and several references to the Maquis de LaFayette.

Page 2 has "A Law" from France, signed by the King: Louis, concerning a Decree of the Nati... See More  

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686781

Federal government along the Potomac?

Item #686781

December 15, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 15, 1790  



* Site for United States Government

* Along the Potomac River ?




Detailed front page article "Observations On the Whale-Fishery and Seal-Catching" says the two combined would make for a "...profitable voyage..." and that the Nantucket and Long Island Whalemen: "...will find themselves peculiarly adapted..." for se... See More  

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686777

Vermont to ratify the Constitution...

Item #686777

December 01, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1790 



* United States Constitution

* Vermont for ratification




On page 2 under "Vermont" is a notable report reading in full: "The Legislature of this State, has called a Convention to ratify the Constitution of the United States--to meet at Bennington, in the next month. The terms of the decree of the State of New York, with this State... See More  

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686767

Early report on boxing...

Item #686767

October 30, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 30, 1790



* 18th century bareknuckle boxing



Page 2 has an article: "Boxing" which is a very early report of the sport. The match is between "Big Ben" and the "Tinman".

Other items including a page 3 article on: "Duelling" "King of France's Demand" "the Art of Joking" "King of Sweden" a... See More  

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686732

Speech signed by John Hancock... Vermont joins the Union...

Item #686732

January 29, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1791 



* John Hancock signed speech

* Vermont statehood - joins union




Over half of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the "Speech" of the governor of Massachusetts which is signed in type: JOHN HANCOCK.  It is rare to find newspapers with documents signed by Hancock.

Page 3 has a report noting: "This day the Hon. Aaron ... See More  

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686710

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

Item #686710

November 14, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792  



* President George Washington

* State of the Union Address




Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type: G. Washington, is President George Washington's "Speech to Both Houses of Congress".

This was his annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which he initiated in 1790 a... See More  

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686210

Resuming trade agreements after the War of 1812...

Item #686210

December 30, 1815

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston Dec. 30, 1815  On the front page under "State Paper" is: "A Convention To Regulate the Commerce between the Territories of the United States and of His Britannic Majesty", signed in type: John Q. Adams, H. Clay, & four others, plus James Madison.

This was an important treaty which nullified most duties and allowed the U.S. to trade with the ... See More  

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686203

Documents relating to the beginning of the War of 1812...

Item #686203

May 06, 1812

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 6, 1812  



* James Madison Embargo Act

* Prelude to the War of 1812




The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a great letter headed: "Reflections on WAR!" being part of a sermon. This was from just two months before the War of 1812 would be formally declared.

Also on the front page is a notable: "Law of the United States" ti... See More  

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686177

John Adams signs an Act of Congress... Brown University...

Item #686177

September 14, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1799  



* President John Adams

* Act of Congress

* Brown University




On the front page under Laws of the United States is an Act of Congress signed in script type: John Adams. Also under Rhode Island Commencement (now Brown University) is a list of the exercises that occurred at the recent commencement.

Other news of the day includes
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686152

George Washington signature in script...

Item #686152

May 14, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1794 



* George Washington document script signed



Page 3 has a document signed in script type: Go. Washington, President of the United States, concerning authorization for ships belonging to the U.S. to enter ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope, etc.

Page 2 has a report: "From the Western Army".

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a small nic... See More  

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686143

Washington and Napoleon Buonaparte...

Item #686143

April 05, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 5, 1797 



* President George Washington

* Napoleon Bonaparte




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... See More  

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686139

Four script signatures of George Washington...

Item #686139

May 06, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 6, 1797



* President George Washington

* (4) acts signed in script




On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are four "Acts", each signed in script type: George Washington. The acts take all of the third and fourth columns, and all of the script signatures appear in the last column.

Also on the front page under Commonwealth of Massachuse... See More  

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686122

Proclamation signed in script by John Adams...

Item #686122

July 06, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 6, 1799 



* President John Adams

* Act of United States Congress

* Commerce w/ San Domingo




Most of the front page is taken up with the continuation of an: "Act to regulate the Collection of duties on imports...". Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation" concerning the suspension of trade with Fra... See More  

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686107

Full name: George Washington, in script type...

Item #686107

August 04, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 4, 1790 



* President George Washington

* Act of Congress script signed




Almost a full column is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, this is: "An Act Imposing Duties on the Tonnage of Ships or Vessels" which is signed in script type (desired) by the President: George Washington. Rarely is his full name... See More  

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686059

Hamilton, Washington, and Adams...

Item #686059

November 23, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1791  Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Estimates for 1792" which is signed in type: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

The front page also contains a: "Report of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund" signed by the Vice President: John Adams. Taking ... See More  

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686029

Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #686029

February 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 14, 1795 



* President George Washington

* Acts of Congress




The first column of the ftpg. begins with not one but two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

This title was one of just a few which used the script type in printing, making such issues quite displayable.

Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.... See More  

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685039

Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...

Item #685039

July 23, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803 



* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

* Signed by U.S. & France ministers




Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispa... See More  

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684283

Death & funeral of Governor Increase Sumner...

Item #684283

June 12, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1799 



* Increase Sumner death

* Massachusetts governor




Page 2 has over a full column taken up with: "Arrangements For The Funeral Of the Late Governor Sumner" including the "Procession from the State House--Funeral Escort" showing the position of the "corpse" and the pall bearers. Nice to have in this title.

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684282

William H. Harrison when he was 26 years old...

Item #684282

December 18, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 18, 1799  



* William Henry Harrison

* Very early mention (26 yrs. old)

* Northwest Territory Congressman




The top of page 2 has a brief report headed: "Delegate To Congress" noting: "Mr. W. H. Harrison having produced his credentials as delegate to Congress from the N.W. Territory, the same were referred to the Committee of Elections.&qu... See More  

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684279

Three John Adams script signatures on the front page...

Item #684279

August 21, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 21, 1799 



* President John Adams : script signatures on front page



Close to half of the front page is taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. The first concerns: "...regulating the grants of land appropriated for military services, and for the society of the United Brethren for propagating the G... See More  

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684275

Letter signed by Buonaparte...

Item #684275

June 19, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1799  Page 2 has a report: "News!" "Letter from Buonaparte - Army of The East" which includes a letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Other "Accounts From Europe" as well.

Among the back page ads is: "Ten Dollars Reward" for a soldier who deserted from the military.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condi... See More  

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684274

Frigate Boston is launched... Frigate Constitution...

Item #684274

May 22, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 22, 1799 



* USS Boston launching

* USS Constitution under repairs

* Very early United States Navy




Page 2 has a report: "More Wooden Walls" which begins: "On Monday last, at noon, the frigate Boston, of 32 guns, was launched from the Navy Yard in this town in the presence of The President of the United States..." with more on the Pre... See More  

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684273

Paul Revere in a much different role, on the front page...

Item #684273

May 04, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1799  Almost an entire column on the front page is taken up with: "Recommendations Of The Board of Health" signed in type by its president: PAUL REVERE, which focuses on their purpose: "...to accomplish the important purpose for which  it was instituted...to secure and promote health; and, to prevent as far as lay... See More  

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684097

On the XYZ Affair, with letters from President Adams...

Item #684097

June 27, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 27, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




The first column has a brief document signed by the President: John Adams, as an introduction to a lengthy document regarding the XYZ Affair and relations with France.

Page 2 has yet another related document signed by: John Adams as well as one from the French diplomat, one of the principals i... See More  

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684095

John Adams script signature on the front page...

Item #684095

June 16, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1798  



* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* (2) Acts of Congress




Most of the last column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. One is for erecting lighthouses and the other is for purchasing ships. The front page ... See More  

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684091

John Adams letters... Masonic ads...

Item #684091

June 06, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 6, 1798 



* President John Adams

* Masonic - Masons




Page 2 contains not only a lengthy "Speech" by the governor of Massachusetts, signed in type: Increase Sumner, but also includes not one but two "Answers To Addresses to the President", each signed in type: John Adams.

Page 3 contains an advertisement for the "Grand Lodge of Ma... See More  

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684089

John Adams signature in script type...

Item #684089

May 30, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 30 1798 



* Presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson



The front page contains a full column Act of Congress concerning the "...settlement of limits with the state of Georgia & authorizing the establishment of a government in the Mississippi territory." which is signed in script type by the president: John Adams, and in block type by: Thoma... See More  

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684088

Six letters signed by President John Adams...

Item #684088

May 26, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1798  A nice issue for display as the front page contains not just one but six letters, each signed in type by the president: JOHN ADAMS. There are two more letters signed by Adams on page 2.

These letters are in response to letters sent to him by people or groups in Lancaster & Harrisburg, Penna., and also Burlington & Bridgetown, N.J., and others... See More  

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683004

John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...

Item #683004

October 19, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799 



* Two President John Adams script signatures

* Nice ad for King Harry the Eighth Playing Cards

* Trenton, New Jersey serves as Federal Capital

* Moses Gill proclamation and script signature




The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams. One is a conclusion from a previous issue for regu... See More  

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682830

Toussaint L'ouverture... Governor for Life...

Item #682830

August 19, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Mass., August 19, 1801  An inside page has much regarding St Domingo, including a mention of their soon to be printed Constitution, scattered details, and a mention of Toussaint L'ouverture being declared: "Governor For Life", with additional details (see images).

Additional news of the day with period advertising is found throughout.

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