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1791 Creating the District of Columbia...
Item #664962
February 01, 1791
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, February, 1791
* Creating the District of Columbia
* Early United States government
* President George Washington
Over 3 1/2 pages are taken up with a: "Description of Cape Cod & the Country of Barnstable", continued in a future issue. Also: "Picture of Jamaica" which curiously begins: "Jamaica is the dunghill of the universe... See More
"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #664817
January 21, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Beginning on the ftpg. and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archival mends at... See More
Funds need to complete construction of the first three frigates...
Item #664804
January 23, 1798
MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY, Boston, Jan. 23, 1798
* Original 3 of 6 frigates of the United States Navy
Page 2 has a report from Congress which includes a bit concerning funds need to complete construction of the frigates Constitution, Constellation, and the United States. The chart also includes money: "For military Stores for all the frigates" and "For arms & accoutreme... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #664718
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 The ftpg. has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams. A pg. 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France, with Thomas Jefferson intervening.
Four pages, good condition.
Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...
Item #664712
July 06, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More
News from America...
Item #664054
September 12, 1768
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Sept. 12, 1768 The ftpg. has an article concerning the Indians in the New Orleans vicinity. Page 2 has a report from Boston headed "America" concerning ships "...hovering round Castle William as if there was the greatest danger of its being attacked at a time of profound peace." and then other reports from Philadelphia and New York, the lat... See More
Ben Franklin's donation...
Item #663756
October 25, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1788 Page 3 has an item noting: "We learn that Dr. Franklin a few days ago presented the Hon. Vice President Redick with 50 pounds as a donation to the Academy lately erected in Washington...". Other news reports from Boston, New York & Petersburg.
Four pages, very nice condition with 17 illus. ship ads on the ... See More
Monroe is the ambassador to France...
Item #662990
November 12, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794 The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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
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
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 about the pending Jay Treaty, with Washington's response...
Item #660493
August 31, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 31, 1795
* George Washington address
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has a letter from the people of Morris County, N.J. on their concerns about the Jay Treaty. Also a similar letter from the merchants of Phila. to the President followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Geo. Washington.
Four pages, very handsome masthea... See More
Concerns about the pending Jay Treaty...
Item #660492
August 24, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 24, 1795 Page 2 has a letter from the people of Wilmington, Delaware: "To George Washington, President of the United States" on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by another letter of similar concern "To Mr. Alexander Hamilton".
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.... See More
Washington's letter concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #660491
September 03, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 3, 1795
* President George Washington letter
* re. Jay Treaty of Amity - commerce
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has a lengthy letter to the President from the Chamber of Commerce of Boston concerning the pending Jay Treaty. It is followed by the Presiden... See More
Washington's letter concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #660489
September 10, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 10, 1795
* President George Washington
* re. Jay Treaty letter - Charlestown, Mass.
Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 3 has: "President's Answer to the Town of Charlestown"" concerning the pending Jay Treaty. It is signed in type: Geo. Washi... See More
Front page Act signed by Sam Adams... Letter from George Washington...
Item #660484
July 21, 1796
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 21, 1796
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
Over half of the ftpg. is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has a letter from the President signed in type: Go. Washington, which begins: "The posture of affairs in Europe, particularly between France & Great Britai... 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
Decorative front page with a John Hancock document...
Item #659457
July 22, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 22, 1790 Most of the first column is taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by the governor: John Hancock, & headed with a nice coat-of-arms engraving.
Four pages, handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
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.
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
Washington & Samuel Fraunces run a tight household... Hancock re-elected...
Item #658437
May 13, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 13, 1789 The front page has: "Proceedings of the Legislature of the Union" from the earliest days of the new federal government, dates from May 4-6, which includes some discussion concerning the Constitution.
A pg. 2 item from New York, dated May 6 (just 6 days after Washington's inauguration) is headed: "The President'
... See More
A pg. 2 item from New York, dated May 6 (just 6 days after Washington's inauguration) is headed: "The President'
Congressmen sworn in & Congress begins...
Item #658416
April 15, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Apr. 15, 1789
* 1st United States Congress begins
* Congressmen & speaker are sworn in
A terrific issue on the very first days of work for the new federal Congress.
See the photo for the page 2 report from New York mentioning that the Speaker & other members of the House are sworn into office, with a printing of a portion of their o... 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
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
On the coronation of King Louis XVI...
Item #650591
April 13, 1793
MASSACHUSETTS MERCURY, Boston, April 13, 1793 Most of the ftpg is a recollection of the: "Ceremony of Consecrating & Crowning the Late King of France" in 1775, given that he was beheaded recently. The prefacing note begins: "The transition from the throne to the scaffold has been short..." with some details in the following issue.
Four pages, 8 3/4 by 10 12 inches, a... See More
At a lesser price... from Boston...
Item #649301
(6) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, a lot of six 2nd rate issues dating from 1795-1799. Various news of the day from this famous colonial town. This was arguably the most successful & well-known newspaper of in 18th century America. Could contain close-trimming, staining, archival mending, etc., but will not have loss of text. Please note: The S&H for this lot is a bit higher than that of a si... See More
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Post-Revolutionary War Boston, with John Adams signatures...
Item #649292
(5) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, lot of 5 issues dating from 1797-1801, each containing at least one John Adams signature. Somewhat 2nd-rate but not damaged. Issues with his signature are increasingly hard to find, and these are priced at a significant discount.
Post-Revolutionary War Boston...
Item #649216
(5) AN EARLY LOT - Five issues of the Columbian Centinel newspaper dating from 1794 to 1799. Each issue is in nice condition (not 2nd-rate). Increasingly rare from the 18th century. News of the day & period ads.
Duel between two military officers...
Item #648621
January 30, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 30, 1799 Page 2 has a "Message" signed in type: John Adams, which introduces some documents concerning the situation in France. Also a report on: "A Duel" fought between Majors Cushing and Lewis, with details.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, light foxing, good condition.
Much on the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #648583
January 02, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1799 Page 2 has a letter addressed to: "Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States" concerning being an elector for President, signed: "A Plain American". Pg. 2 also has much on the Napoleonic Wars, with: "Official Account of the Amputation of Another Limb of the French Monster" "From Gibraltar" "Buon... See More
Gayhead lightouse on Martha's Vineyard...
Item #648443
June 06, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, June 6, 1799
* Gay Head Lighthouse
* Martha's Vineyard
Page 2 has a report of a naval battle noting in part: "...the capt. of the privateer lost one leg. Bradford, it is said, came beating YANKEE DOODLE; he mounted only ten four pounders and had 25 men."
But the most notable content is the full column on page 4 which has: "Plan of a Ligh... See More
The first successful magazine in the country...
Item #645581
March 10, 1744
THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, Massachusetts, March 10, 1743,4 (year noted as such as it was 1743 or 1744 depending on which calendar was used).
* Very rare 18th century magazine
* 1st successful magazine in America
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 t... See More
Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...
Item #638250
August 08, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798 A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in script... See More
Spain declares war on Russia in 1799...
Item #630994
December 07, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL AND MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, December 7, 1799
* Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia
The front page has in column 2, "Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia," followed by considerable text. Additional supporting articles are found on both the front page and within the issue (see im... See More
John Adams Script signature on the front page...
Item #622952
April 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1798
* President John Adams : script signature on front page
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 (see) concerning the prevention of trade with foreign countries.
Other news of the day and ads throughout including six back page illustrated ship ads.
Four ... See More
From between the Boston Massacre & the Boston Tea Party...
Item #622343
August 03, 1772
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 3, 1772
* Rare title
Pages 1 and 2 are almost entirely taken up with various European news, including military events, with pgs. 3 & 4 mostly taken up with ads.
Four pages, folio size, nice condition.
A letter of thanks from Boston...
Item #612766
June 08, 1767
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, (Gloucester), England, June 8, 1767 Page 3 has: "A Letter from Boston, New-England" is a note of thanks including: "...noble & generous efforts in support of the common rights of mankind & liberties of Great Britain & her colonies..." (see). The tone would change in a few years.
Red tax stamp on the front page, 4 pages, folio size, neve... See More
Item #606596
January 02, 1796
THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Jan. 2, 1796 Page 3 has various news items including reports from Portland, Boston, Augusta, Charleston and Newark.
Four pages, 9 3/4 by 12 inches, bit of foxing, nice condition.
Firepower for the "approaching season"...
Item #605766
January 12, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 12, 1799 Page 2 has a lengthy speech by the Mass. governor, signed in script type: Increase Sumner. The back page features a very interesting & unusual illustrated ad for "Gunnery Articles Suitable for the Approaching Season". One wonders what the season is, as the illustration shows a cannon (see).
Four pages, wear at the margins with minimal ... See More
Note from President Washington...
Item #602434
September 26, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1795 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 bound nor trimmed, various small tears & archival mends ne... See More
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