Dewitt Clinton in 1816....
Item #217786
July 25, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 25, 1816.
* Dewitt Clinton
* Stephen Van Ransellear
A page 2 report from the Utica Patriot states that: ...Stephen Van Ransellear [sic] and DeWitt Clinton, two of the commissioners appointed to explore the country through which it is proposed to cut the contemplated Canal, have arrived in this village for the purpose of the duty assigned to them.
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* Dewitt Clinton
* Stephen Van Ransellear
A page 2 report from the Utica Patriot states that: ...Stephen Van Ransellear [sic] and DeWitt Clinton, two of the commissioners appointed to explore the country through which it is proposed to cut the contemplated Canal, have arrived in this village for the purpose of the duty assigned to them.
Item #217784
November 07, 1864
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Nov. 7, 1864 The ftpg. has many Civil War one column headlines including: "Another Union Victory" "Recapture of Plymouth, N.C." "Rebel Forts All Silenced" "Henry S. Foote on Peace" "Hood Reported Across the Tennessee" "The War in North Alabama" "Latest from the Shenandoah Valley" "Speculations on Hood's Movements" and other small heads scattered throughout the fron... See More
1829 Troy NY....
Item #217763
February 11, 1829
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Worcester, Feb. 11, 1829.
* Troy New York census
* Paul Revere ad
* 1829 Worcester Massachusetts
A pg. 3 item says: A late census of the city of Troy, Rennsselaer county, (N.Y.) on the Hudson...opposite Albany, represents the population at 11,112....In 1825 the population was 7879. A back page ad for The Revere Cooper Company has a woodcut of a bell and two
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* Troy New York census
* Paul Revere ad
* 1829 Worcester Massachusetts
A pg. 3 item says: A late census of the city of Troy, Rennsselaer county, (N.Y.) on the Hudson...opposite Albany, represents the population at 11,112....In 1825 the population was 7879. A back page ad for The Revere Cooper Company has a woodcut of a bell and two
1818 Hartford CT.....
Item #217761
June 09, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 9, 1818
* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice condition.
Uncommon Illustrated 1863 Periodical....
Item #217700
January 10, 1863
THE LEISURE HOUR, London, Jan. 10, 1863.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Mostly literary-related content, but also some topical items, plus a large front page illustration and more inisde. Uncommon title. Has an ornate masthead.4to-size, 16 pages in nice condition.
* Uncommon title
* Illustrations
Mostly literary-related content, but also some topical items, plus a large front page illustration and more inisde. Uncommon title. Has an ornate masthead.4to-size, 16 pages in nice condition.
John Quincy Adams in 1827...
Item #217698
July 19, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, July 19, 1827.
* John Quincy Adams original land acts from the nation's capital newspaper
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield are two acts concerning the sale of public lands, each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day with a few advertisements. Bit of stray writing above the masthead, otherwis in nice conditi
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* John Quincy Adams original land acts from the nation's capital newspaper
On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield are two acts concerning the sale of public lands, each signed in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news of the day with a few advertisements. Bit of stray writing above the masthead, otherwis in nice conditi
David Wells gets perfect game....
Item #217683
May 18, 1998
DAILY NEWS, New York City, May 18, 1998.
* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field af
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* David Wells
* New York Yankees pitcher
* pitches perfect game
* New York title
This 48 page tabloid sized newspaper has a unusual foldout front page which includes the front and back of this famous New York title. The headline reads: "PERFECT GAME" in bold lettering within a photo David Wells being carried off the field af
Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial...
Item #217667
January 13, 1929
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, January 13, 1929.
* Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial
* Artist Feg Murray
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice four column cartoon pictorial of new York Yankee slugger Babe Ruth by Feg (Frederic) Murray on page 24. This pictorial is very detailed as it shows some of his career accomplishments. News of the day throughoit this issue. Some browning at the m
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* Babe Ruth Cartoon Pictorial
* Artist Feg Murray
This 40+ page newspaper has a nice four column cartoon pictorial of new York Yankee slugger Babe Ruth by Feg (Frederic) Murray on page 24. This pictorial is very detailed as it shows some of his career accomplishments. News of the day throughoit this issue. Some browning at the m
Texas in 1842...
Item #217637
May 04, 1842
The NEW YORK HERALD, dated May 4, 1842.
* Anti Santa Anna letter - Texians - border disputes
The front page has: Texas The Position of Texas--The Conduct of Mexico towards that Country--Call on the People of the United States and Texas. A powerful and emotional letter, addressed to Texians, that begins: Your soil has been desecrated by the unhallowed feet of the ruthless and bar
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* Anti Santa Anna letter - Texians - border disputes
The front page has: Texas The Position of Texas--The Conduct of Mexico towards that Country--Call on the People of the United States and Texas. A powerful and emotional letter, addressed to Texians, that begins: Your soil has been desecrated by the unhallowed feet of the ruthless and bar
Flathead Indians poem in 1833...
Item #217632
August 02, 1833
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE AND JOURNAL AND ZIONS HERALD, New York, Aug. 2, 1833.
* Flathead Indians poem
The back page has a poem: "The Flat-Head Indians". By Miss E. Powers. Other topic of the day. Some fold foxing, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.
* Flathead Indians poem
The back page has a poem: "The Flat-Head Indians". By Miss E. Powers. Other topic of the day. Some fold foxing, otherwise in nice condition. 4 pages.
Aliens from Mexico...
Item #217621
July 10, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, July 10, 1827 On the front page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a State Department notice stating in part: "Whereas, in the regulations published in the city of Mexico, by order of the Government, no foreigner can pass the frontier, or land in any ports of the Republic, or travel thence into the interior, without a regular passport, issued
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Early Midwest prairies report...
Item #217618
July 01, 1820
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 1, 1820
* Early prairies of the Midwest report - Farmland fertile\
On page 3 under The Prairies Of The West is report describing the barren aspects of the prairies, but also mentions that the soil is extremely fertile. Other news of the day includes: "Debate On The Missouri Bill (Lengthy)" "Spain" and more. 4 pages in
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* Early prairies of the Midwest report - Farmland fertile\
On page 3 under The Prairies Of The West is report describing the barren aspects of the prairies, but also mentions that the soil is extremely fertile. Other news of the day includes: "Debate On The Missouri Bill (Lengthy)" "Spain" and more. 4 pages in
Ad for the shortest woman in the world....
Item #217610
March 13, 1794
CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, March 13, 1794 The front page has a notice announcing an exhibition of Anna Fontaine, The Wonderful Italian Lady described as the: "...shortest women in the world....She is only 28 inches high, 42 years of age, born without hands, arms, or legs, except stumps from her shoulders... Says she can walk unassisted, has three children", plus
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Military newspaper in 1838...
Item #217607
March 08, 1838
ARMY AND NAVY CHRONICLE, Washington, March 8, 1838.
* Uncommon military periodical from nation's capital
Taking two inside pages is a Statement of Armament required for the Fortification on the Sea-board, as well for war, also of ammunition, showing the state of supplies at the Forts, and deficiencies. Other heads include: "Florida War" "Sailors Snug Harbor" and more. Octavo-size, 16 pag
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* Uncommon military periodical from nation's capital
Taking two inside pages is a Statement of Armament required for the Fortification on the Sea-board, as well for war, also of ammunition, showing the state of supplies at the Forts, and deficiencies. Other heads include: "Florida War" "Sailors Snug Harbor" and more. Octavo-size, 16 pag
Thomas Jefferson in 1808....
Item #217564
August 30, 1808
THE BALANCE, Hudson, New York, Aug. 30, 1808
* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
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* Thomas Jefferson
* USS Chesapeake winning prizes
Page 3 brief commentary: Mr. Jeffersons war against the United States, says a remarker, is carrying on very successfully. The Chesapeake, which has been but a few days on a cruise, has already sent in six or eight prizes. Some other news as well. Quarto-size, 4 pages in nice condit
Early Baseball Convention in 1866...
Item #217563
December 14, 1866
NEW-YORK TIMES, Dec. 14, 1866.
* Early baseball convention reporting - new teams
Page 2 has a report: Convention of Base Ball Players which has details about the tenth annual convention, mentioning there were delegates from as far away as Oregon, Iowa, Maryland and Virginia and that over 100 new clubs applied for admission. Notable changes in the Constitution included the admissio
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* Early baseball convention reporting - new teams
Page 2 has a report: Convention of Base Ball Players which has details about the tenth annual convention, mentioning there were delegates from as far away as Oregon, Iowa, Maryland and Virginia and that over 100 new clubs applied for admission. Notable changes in the Constitution included the admissio
Migration in America Westward in 1816....
Item #217559
June 20, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 20, 1816.
* early emigrants (emigration) moving to Missour in 1816 original reporting
A page 3 report from Columbus, (Ohio) says: Sailed from...Delaware County, the Adventure of Little Walnut...bound for Missouri. The Adventure is [a] seventy five feet keel and 16 tons burthen. It was built on Little Walnut one mile from its mouth.... Loaded princi
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* early emigrants (emigration) moving to Missour in 1816 original reporting
A page 3 report from Columbus, (Ohio) says: Sailed from...Delaware County, the Adventure of Little Walnut...bound for Missouri. The Adventure is [a] seventy five feet keel and 16 tons burthen. It was built on Little Walnut one mile from its mouth.... Loaded princi
Washington College in 1826....
Item #217544
May 19, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 19, 1826 A back page report under Washington College says this college at Hartford, Conn. "...though in its infancy, and...without state patronage, is in a flourishing condition. The buildings already completed, are planned and executed in fine taste." A few more details about the campus, plus word that 50 students are enrolled and that &q
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Harvard University Commencement in 1825....
Item #217542
September 09, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Sept. 9, 1825.
* 1825 Harvard University commencement
A back page report under Harvard University has some details about the recent commencement, mentioning in part that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary of State. Also word that Lewis Cass, the governor of Michigan, received an honorary degree of L.L.D. at the commencement at
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* 1825 Harvard University commencement
A back page report under Harvard University has some details about the recent commencement, mentioning in part that the degree of L.L.D. was conferred on the Hon. Henry Clay, Secretary of State. Also word that Lewis Cass, the governor of Michigan, received an honorary degree of L.L.D. at the commencement at
Amherst College 1st Commencement in 1825....
Item #217540
September 02, 1825
RECORDER & TELEGRAPH, Boston, Sept. 2, 1825.
* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College
A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
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* Amherst College has 1st Commencement - Dartmouth College - Middlebury College
A back page report about Amherst College begins: The First Commencement (under the Charter) was celebrated the 24th inst. Details about the degrees conferred (lists the names of the recipients), and the appointments made by the trustees. Also comm
Newspaper from the "hayday" of Asbury Park, New Jersey...
Item #217539
January 01, 1888
THE DAILY PRESS, Asbury Park, New Jersey, the summer of 1888 An interesting 4 page newspaper from this once-famous vacation mecca on the New Jersey coast, containing various news of the day with an emphasis on tourism-related items. Included on the front page is a column headed: "Surf Echoes" which lists various tidbits on happenings at the shore that week
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Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate in 1826...
Item #217538
February 24, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Feb. 24, 1826 Page 3 news under Summary includes: An application has been made to the Legislature of Virginia for a lottery, for Mr. Jefferson, to dispose of his estates to relieve himself of embarrassment, without a sacrifice of his remaining property. Granted in the House of Delegates 90 to 86.
The back page has details about the Capitol building in
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The back page has details about the Capitol building in
Cumberland Road Bill in 1822....
Item #217485
May 15, 1822
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 15, 1822.
* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
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* Cumberland Road Bill for tolls vetoed
On the front page under Cumberland Road Bill is word that the President returned the bill for erecting toll gates on the Cumberland Road, his reason being ...that the Constitution does not authorize Congress to pass a bill of this kind.... Says that the Congress voted in the negative to override
Steubenville, Ohio 1816...
Item #217465
December 05, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 5, 1816.
* Steubenville, Ohio
On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
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* Steubenville, Ohio
On page 2 under Western Improvements is a report about the growth of Ohio, plus various particulars about the business and industries in the town of Steubenville. Says that the town has a steam paper mill, a steam grist mill, a woolen factory, a cotton factory, an extensive brewery, a soap and candle factory and an a
Early Erie Pennsylvania...
Item #217460
October 06, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Massachusetts, Oct. 6, 1826
* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census
* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants
On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
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* Early Erie Pennsylvania PA census
* Beginnings - 1,000 inhabitants
On page 3 under"Domestic" is a report stating: Erie, Pa., "...30 years ago was a wilderness, and the path of the Indian its only road. Now it has upwards of 1000 inhabitants; and a road leading to Buffalo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh, equal
Early Washtenaw County Michigan in 1826....
Item #217457
September 01, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, Sept. 1, 1826.
* Early Washtenaw County Michigan - 3,000 inhabitants - Indian territory
On page 3 under Domestic is a brief item: Washtenaw county, in Michigan Territory, which three years ago contained but a single white inhabitant, has now a population of three thousand. Other news of the day includes: "Palestine Mission" "Williams College" "Steam Boa
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* Early Washtenaw County Michigan - 3,000 inhabitants - Indian territory
On page 3 under Domestic is a brief item: Washtenaw county, in Michigan Territory, which three years ago contained but a single white inhabitant, has now a population of three thousand. Other news of the day includes: "Palestine Mission" "Williams College" "Steam Boa
National Govenrement in St. Louis, Missouri ?
Item #217448
August 16, 1869
NEW-YORK TIMES, Aug. 16, 1869.
* St. Louis, Missouri as our National Capital for convention?
Page 5 has an interesting report: The National Capital The Agitation for its Removal to St. Louis--Call For a National Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Railroad Accidents" "Gettysburg" "The Savannah Base-ball Club in Charleston S.C." and much more. 8 pages in goo
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* St. Louis, Missouri as our National Capital for convention?
*Gettysburg 1869
Page 5 has an interesting report: The National Capital The Agitation for its Removal to St. Louis--Call For a National Convention. Other news of the day includes: "Railroad Accidents" "Gettysburg" "The Savannah Base-ball Club in Charleston S.C." and much more. 8 pages in goo
1816 United States Canada border....
Item #217427
January 22, 1816
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Jan. 22, 1816.
* United States & Canada border
* General Peter Porter
A page 2 report states that John Holmes of Maine and General Peter Porter of New York were appointed commissioners by the President and Congress ...under the late treaty with Great-Britain, to settle the boundary between the United States and the British Provinces. Other news of th
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* United States & Canada border
* General Peter Porter
A page 2 report states that John Holmes of Maine and General Peter Porter of New York were appointed commissioners by the President and Congress ...under the late treaty with Great-Britain, to settle the boundary between the United States and the British Provinces. Other news of th
Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania...
Item #217412
June 26, 1874
DAILY GRAPHIC, N.Y., June 26, 1874.
* Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
Taking half of an inside page are eight scenes of men fishing. The back page 7/8 by 4 7/8 inch illustration of Mauch Chunk, View From Prospect Rock--North. Other prints and text throughout. A few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. Uncut. 8 pages.
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* Mauch Chunk, Pennsylvania
Taking half of an inside page are eight scenes of men fishing. The back page 7/8 by 4 7/8 inch illustration of Mauch Chunk, View From Prospect Rock--North. Other prints and text throughout. A few margin tears, otherwise in good condition. Uncut. 8 pages.
James Monroe Land Sales in 1818....
Item #217403
June 30, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 30, 1818.
* James Monroe public land sales notices
* Hartford, Connecticut 1818
On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
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* James Monroe public land sales notices
* Hartford, Connecticut 1818
On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
Military appointments in 1847...
Item #217362
January 09, 1847
THE UNION, Washington, Jan. 9, 1847 The front page has a statement showing the number of recruits who enlisted in the regular army during the previous year, plus there is a letter about enlistment from the Adjutant General. Page 3 has an Act concerning the terms of enlistment as ordered by the Adjutant General, plus there is a table with the rates of pay.
Other news of the day. Fou
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Other news of the day. Fou
James Fenimore Cooper...
Item #217349
May 26, 1826
BOSTON RECORDER AND TELEGRAPH, May 26, 1826.
* Early James Fenimore Cooper
* The Prairie
Page 3 has an inconspicuous report about James Fenimore Cooper: We understand that Mr. Cooper, the novelist, with his family has taken passage on board tho [sic] Hudson...which sails the 1st of June...for London. A new novel of his is announced by Messrs. Carey & Lee, Philadelphia, entitled The Pra
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* Early James Fenimore Cooper
* The Prairie
Page 3 has an inconspicuous report about James Fenimore Cooper: We understand that Mr. Cooper, the novelist, with his family has taken passage on board tho [sic] Hudson...which sails the 1st of June...for London. A new novel of his is announced by Messrs. Carey & Lee, Philadelphia, entitled The Pra
DeWitt Cinton Proclamation...
Item #217348
December 27, 1806
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Dec. 27, 1806.
* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
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* New York City
* Dewitt Clinton Proclamation
Page 3 has a Proclamation issued by the Mayor of New York offering a reward for the apprehension of the disorderly persons who insulted the Congregations of the Roman Catholic Church in the city and violated the public peace which resulted in the death of a watchman, signed in type: DeWitt Clinton. O
Arikara Tribe treaty in 1826....
Item #217302
February 14, 1826
The NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, D.C., February 14, 1826
* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe
* John Quincy Adams
* Treaty with Arikara Indian tribe
* John Quincy Adams
On the back page under a woodcut of an eagle and shield is a treaty between the U.S. and the Ricara tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark, plus various military officers, and in type: John Quincy Adams. Other news o
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Trade on the Mississippi...
Item #217291
July 04, 1839
THE ATLAS, Boston, July 4, 1839.
* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
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* Shipping trade on the Mississippi River
* St. Louis 1839
Page 2 has a report about the Trade of St. Louis says that 105 different boats Traded at the wharf this season, and that 86 are regular traders. Lists the number of regular trader boats from various ports like Pittsburg, New Orleans, Galena, the Missouri and Illinois Rivers and Nashville. Oth
Barnburners Party...
Item #217272
August 15, 1848
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Aug. 15, 1848 The front page has a list of Marine Corps promotions made by President Polk. On pg. 3 under The Barnburner's Convention are the preamble and resolutions adopted at Buffalo by the Free-Soil Party. The Barnburners were the progressive faction of the Democratic Party and they opposed the extension of slavery, championing free soil, f
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The Gatling gun...
Item #217239
April 09, 1887
The ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 9, 1887 Subtitled: "A Gazette of The Regular and Volunteer Forces." See the photo below for the terrific & quite large illustrated ad for "THE GATLING GUN" with some details. Loads of military news and ads throughout. You get the complete 20 page issue, which is in relatively good condition. However, a tear measuring app
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Ben Franklin on learning to swim... Holt Castle print...
Item #217171
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
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Tennis, Track, Boxing, and Baseball...
Item #217143
July 20, 1935
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, Supplement to the New York Times, July 20, 1935 Full front page shows the two finalists in the Wimbledon tennis tournament, Mrs. Helen Wills Moody & Miss Helen Jacobs. Near the back is a fullpg. with 4 photos on: "All Star Baseball" with photos including Mel Ott, Pepper Martin & Jimmy Foxx (see photos) in action. Another photo shows: "
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General Pope...
Item #217136
July 30, 1862
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 30,1862
*General Pope's Command
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*General Pope's Command
*War in Kentucky & Tennessee
The ftpg. has many Civil War one column headlines including: "THE LATEST NEWS!", "The War In The West", "From Gen. Pope's Command", "Rebels in Force at Gordonsville", "The War in Kentucky & Tennessee",&
Early 1868 Madison Wisconsin Wisconsin...
Item #217059
October 20, 1868
WISCONSIN STATE JOURNAL from Madison, Wisconsin and dated October 20, 1868.
* Early Madison Wisconsin
* 1868 Wisconsin
* Original News
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue
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* Early Madison Wisconsin
* 1868 Wisconsin
* Original News
This 4 page newspaper is in good condition due to the use of cotton and rag paper during this time in history. This issue has news of the day and interesting advertisements which gives a good idea how life was back then.
Some of the news in this issue
Crystal Palace Prints in 1853...
Item #217017
October 15, 1853
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, October 15, 1853.
* 6 items from the Crystal Palace
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* 6 items from the Crystal Palace
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Marble Mantel, Crystal Palace" "Table Sewing Machine, C
Charlestown Massachusetts in 1854...
Item #217009
September 09, 1854
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 9, 1854.
* Charlestown Massachusetts town scene
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* Charlestown Massachusetts town scene
* Suspension Bridge, Niagara
This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints cap
Cornelius Vanderbilt's Death...
Item #217003
September 15, 1899
SEMI-WEEKLY GAZETTE AND BULLETIN, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, September 15, 1899
* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
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* Millionaire Cornelius Vanderbilt II's Death
This 8 page newspaper has two line, one column headline on page 6: "ELDER VANDERBILT DIES QUITE SUDDEN" with subheads that include: "Wife and Daughter of the Dead Millionaire are Prostrated. Sketch of the Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt. O
Notre Dame vs. Army...
Item #217002
December 04, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 4, 1933.
* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
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* Notre Dame & Army
* Football
This 20 page newspaper has a two line, two column headline on page 13: "Season Too Short for Irish, Upset of Army team Proves" with subhead: "Fighting Notre Dame Gridders Find Selves in Final Quarter, Shattering Cadets Dream of Rose Bowl Game". Other news of the day thro
Pennsylvania Coal Mine Disaster in 1907....
Item #217001
December 20, 1907
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massaschusetts, December 20, 1907.
* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
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* Jacobs Creek Pennsylvania Pa coal mine explosion in original report
* 1st report of the disaster
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on page seven: "ANOTHER MINE EXPLOSION" "BETWEEN 200 AND 500 ENTOMBED" "DISASTER AT JACOBS CREEK, PA" with subhead. Tells of the Pittsburgh Coal Company disaster that killed 239 mine
1843 New Year's Carrier's Address...
Item #216973
January 07, 1843
SUPPLEMENT TO THE COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 7, 1843.
* Carriers' Address Poem
* Carriers' Address Poem
* Hartford, Connecticut
The entire front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "New Year's Address to the Readers of the Connecticut Courant", which is the lengthy poem considered the "Carrier's Address" and typically found in the first issue of the year (see photos). Thi
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1909 Keene New Hampshire....
Item #216903
August 20, 1909
CHESHIRE REPUBLICAN, Keene, New Hampshire, August 20, 1909.
* Early 20th Century Keene New Hampshire
* 1909
* Early 20th Century Keene New Hampshire
* 1909
Ths 4 page newspaper has literary related items, new of the day and some interesting advertisements. This is a large sized newspaper as seen in the photos. Some of the news includes: "A Storm At Sea" "New Coal Pocket" "The Humane Society" and much more. Some wear at the fo
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Dawson, New Mexico Coal Mine Disaster 1913....
Item #216882
October 25, 1913
FITCHBURG DAILY SENTINEL, Massachusetts, October 25, 1913.
* Coal Mine Disaster in Dawson, New Mexico
* Coal Mine Disaster in Dawson, New Mexico
* 1913
This 12 page newspaper has a small one column headline on page 3: "NONE ARE ALIVE" with subhead: "That Is the Expectation of Relief Crews Searching for Entombed Miners". Although this is a small article, it is still a 1st report. Other news of the d
Poughkeepsie New York Prints...
Item #216811
August 29, 1857
BALLOU'S PICTORIAL, Boston, August 29, 1857 This title was formatted much like the more popular "Harper's Weekly" being tabloid-size with several pages of prints. This title actually precedes Harper's, which did not begin publication until 1857. Within this issue are prints captioned: "Poughkeepsie, New York(6 scenes)", "Brighton, Staten Island, New Yo
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