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Death of early woman's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft...
Item #666234
November 11, 1797
THE SPECTATOR, New York, Nov. 11, 1797
* Mary Wollstonecraft death
* Women's rights advocate
Page 3 has a brief yet notable report under the heading: "Died" reading: "Lately in England, in child-bed, Mrs. Godwin; more known as Miss Wollstonecraft, the celebrated authoress of 'The Rights of Women'." Mary Wollstonecraft was a very early & famous advoc... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War... Much concerning the war...
Item #666223
April 18, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 18, 1778
* Rare Tory (pro British) issue from America
* Revolutionary War original reporting
This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including a &q... See More
Much on the tensions with America: "God knows how this will end"...
Item #666073
April 14, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg (with Supplement), Apr. 14, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Interesting that just 5 days after this issue was printed the battle of Lexington & Concord began the Revolutionary War.
The ftpg... See More
Washington Proclamation on coinage...
Item #665952
February 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, February 10, 1796
* President George Washington
* Proclamation signed in script
* U.S. coinage - copper cent
At the top of the front page and taking almost half a column is "A Proclamation" for reducing the weight of the copper cent and half cent due to the increased price of copper. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washing... See More
Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...
Item #665938
May 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 The ftpg. 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 which ... See More
Inaugural addresses of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...
Item #665937
March 15, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 15, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains the: "Vice-President's Speech" which is prefaced with: "On Saturday morning the Senate of the United States, being convened, THOMAS JEFFERSON was sworn in as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. On which he address the Senate as follows... See More
Item #665936
October 03, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 3, 1795
* 18th century American title
Page 2 includes: "Naval Action in the Mediterranean" between the English & the French; also: "Republic of France - National Convention" "Annihilation of the Emigrants Lately landed in France" & other items.
Page 3 includes 7 illustrated ship ads, with 6 on the back page. Four pages, ... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #665868
June 09, 1794
DUNLAP & CLAYPOOLE'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 9, 1794
* George Washington & Samuel Adams
Pages 2 & 3 contains very lengthy letter from the Secretary of State, Edmund Randolph, concerning the troubling relationship with France, which is introduced the President, signed in type: Go. Washington.
Page 3 has a letter from the governor of Mass. sig... See More
Item #665864
April 29, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 29, 1794
* President George Washington letter
Page 2 has a report headed: "Proceedings of the Senate on Chief Justice Jay's appointment", which includes an introductory letter signed by him: Go. Washington.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
Washington introduces a letter by the Secretary of State...
Item #665862
March 20, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 20, 1794
* George Washington & Edmund Randolph
Page 2 has a letter of introduction to the Congress signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. It introduces a letter from the Secretary of State concerning: "...the vexations and spoliations on our commerce since the commencement of the European war...". The much lengthier lette... See More
Sam Adams...
Item #665854
August 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 27, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has a full column taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has a full column taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War, one report beginning: "Gen. Buonaparte has ordered an army of 25,000 men to penetrate into the Ecclesias
... See More
A letter from Horatio Nelson...
Item #665848
November 21, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov 21, 1795 Page 2 has a letter signed in type by the famous: Horatio Nelson, concerning recent naval events.
The back page begins with a poem titled: "Negro's Prayer".
Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
Concerns about the Jay Treaty...
Item #665846
August 08, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 8, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Three-quarters of the front page is taken up with: "The Objections to the Treaty Refuted", referring to the controversial Jay Treaty. Page 2 has a document which also expresses concerns about the Jay Treaty, carrying over to page 3.
Four pages, foxing, loss at the right margin causes so... See More
Concerns about the Jay Treaty...
Item #665845
August 01, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 1, 1795
* 18th century America
* Much on the Jay Treaty
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The Objections to the Treaty Refuted", referring to the controversial Jay Treaty. Page 2 has a document which also expresses concerns about the Jay Treaty, carrying over to page 3.
Four pages, scattered foxing, some creases to the back leaf... See More
Twelve issues from 1795-1797...
Item #665783
July 01, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston A lot of twelve issues dating from 1795-1797, each has some minor damage causing them to be in "2nd rate" condition. Several have some burn loss to the right margin. There are no portions removed.
From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665609
January 13, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 13, 1798 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796... See More
Building a lighthouse on Long Island...
Item #665586
March 16, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 16, 1798
* Eatons Neck Lighthouse
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 7 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has two Acts of Congress headed with a heraldic eagle, one for th... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665554
February 11, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 11, 1797
* 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including three illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide n... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665553
February 10, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 10, 1797 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including three illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, stains at the spine m... See More
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item #665539
December 05, 1796
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 5, 1796
* 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed m... See More
On John Adams leaving his chair as Vice President to become President...
Item #665534
February 17, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 17, 1797
* John Adams as president elect
Page 3 has report concerning John Adams leaving his position of Vice President to assume the Presidency, noting: "On Wednesday, the Vice President, in a very affectionate address, took leave of the Senate of the United States and resigned the chair. He was very muc... See More
Signed by Samuel Adams...
Item #665520
November 26, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
* 18th century American original addresses
Page 2 has two messages addressed to the state senate concerning a resolution about presidential electors, each signed in type: Samuel Adams.
Other news of the day includes: "Embargo On Genoese Vessels" "Theatrical" and more. Several inte... See More
Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...
Item #665511
August 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796
* President George Washington
* Lengthy proclamation signed in script
A pair of issues: beginning on the ftpg. of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to pg. 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION" by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. It is ... See More
Sam Adams... Building the frigate United States...
Item #665508
August 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796
* USS United States construction
* Samuel Adams act
The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams (stain here affects 4 words). Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine" concerning Buonaparte. Also: "Intercourse With Canada".
Also a brief yet notable report from Phila... See More
Script signature of George Washington on the front page...
Item #665505
July 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1796
* President George Washington
Over half of the front page is taken up with the full text from Congress of: "An ACT to Ascertain & For the Military Establishment of the United States" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington. This was one of very few newspapers which used script type when printing documents or... See More
George Washington and Paul Revere...
Item #665500
May 25, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 25, 1796
* President George Washington
* Paul Revere - bell foundry
The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice Pres: John Adams. One Act is for providing a loan to the city of Washington.
The top of the back page has an ad for "Church Bells" by Paul ... See More
George Washington document on the front page...
Item #665496
April 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 27, 1796
* President George Washington
The top half of the front page has an Act of Congress concerning the erection of a lighthouse on Baker's Island in Massachusetts, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams. Such script signature documents on the front page are increasingl
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* President George Washington
The top half of the front page has an Act of Congress concerning the erection of a lighthouse on Baker's Island in Massachusetts, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams. Such script signature documents on the front page are increasingl
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #665478
December 19, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795 Over half of the front page is taken up with the "President's Address" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" as it is headed, is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clo... See More
Alexander Hamilton... Pay for the President...
Item #665477
November 28, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 28, 1795 All of pages 1 and 2, and some of page 3 are taken up with a very lengthy: "EXPLANATION--by Mr. Hamilton, on the subject of a late attack upon the President of the U.S. and the former and present Secretary of the Treasury, in relation to the Compensation of the President." which is signed in type on page 3: ALEXANDER HAMILTON. Followed by a... See More
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty with England...
Item #665475
November 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
The ftpg. has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty. One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", sig... See More
Washington on peace & security...
Item #665469
July 18, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795
* George Washington
Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.
Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratulations on t... See More
See the ornate and huge masthead...
Item #665416
September 24, 1784
THE ESSEX JOURNAL & THE MASSACHUSETTS & NEW-HAMPSHIRE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1784
* Very rare publication w/ great masthead
This has to be one of the deepest mastheads of the era, with frilly script type in the top portion of it. A very graphic issue for display.
The content is quite typical from this era just after the Revolutionary War. There are many mends inside bot... See More
George Washington writes concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #665307
November 12, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston. Nov. 12. 1795
* George Washington letter
* re. John Jay's Treaty
Page 2 has: "Indian Intelligence - Of the Creeks" which is most of a column with details on relations with them & other tribes. The report is datelined from Savannah.
Page 3 has a letter signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington, concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, o... See More
Benefits to Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #665242
April 01, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 1, 1794
* American Revolutionary War victims
* Henry Knox document re. pension benefits
The back page has an notice headed: "War Department" concerning benefits to those of military service who died or were injured. It is signed by the Secretary of War: H. Knox.
The front page has reports from the "Congress of the Unite... See More
Federal news from this temporary seat of government...
Item #665213
March 28, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 28, 1794
* Philadelphia as the nation's capital
Given that Phila. was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.
Complete in 4 pages, never-trimmed margin,... See More
The President's letter to Congress...
Item #665094
April 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 14, 1798 Page 2 has a letter to Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning our relations with France.
Four pages, nice condition.
On the Alien and Sedition Acts...
Item #665085
February 20, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 20, 1799 Pg. 2 has lengthy resolution passed by the House of Representatives that reads in part: "...The sedition and alien acts this House conceive, contain nothing terrifying, but to the flagitious and designing....That it is the opinion of this House, that ought not to concur in the design of the resolutions of Kentucky."
Page 2 also has a repor... See More
From the seat of government while the "federal city" was under construction...
Item #665072
February 17, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 17, 1795 Various news reports from when Philadelphia was the temporary seat of the federal government while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Relating to this, the back page has a lottery ad: "For the Improvement of the Federal City".
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, great condition.
Peace with the Indians...
Item #665070
February 28, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1795 This city was the capital of the United States at the time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has: "Important and Pleasing Intelligence" from Fort Washington, noting: "The Indians have by their deputies generally applied for a Treaty of Peace with the United States...that preliminary article... See More
Address signed by Sam Adams...
Item #665059
January 26, 1795
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1795 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an: "Address" to the Mass. legislature by the govern, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Mention is also made of an "illumination" celebration in Boston in honor of George Washington.
The back page has an ad for a lottery: "For the Improvement of the Federal City" then u... See More
The Act creating the Bank of the United States...
Item #664965
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, March, 1791* First Bank of the United States creation
The issue begins with textual: "Sketches of the President Of the United States" which is nearly a 4 1/2 page biography of George Washington (the plate called for is lacking). Also inside is the conclusion of: "Description of Cape Cod & the County of Barnstable" which takes 2 1/2... 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
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
18th century New York City...
Item #664706
February 18, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 18, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The entire ftpg. is taken up with a report from the federal Congress concerning financial matters, etc. The bkpg. has two Acts of Congress.
Four pages, some foxing, good condition.
Mention of Dr. Franklin... Quakers and enslaved Negroes...
Item #664642
October 09, 1783
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1783
* Dr. Benjamin Franklin
* Slaves - Slavery - Negroes
This issue has a variety of news items concerning the end of the Revolutionary War. The front page of this issue features a report noting: "Dr. Franklin writes to a friend, that he has reason to suspect the Americans have no friends in Europe; for the same caution that now aims ... See More
Detailing how supportive England has been to the colonies...
Item #664587
January 28, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coa... See More
John Jay...
Item #664351
August 29, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 29, 1798
* 18th century America
Page 2 has a: "Reply" which is signed in type: John Jay. The back page has an Act of the Mass. legislature.
Four pages, various foxing throughout, otherwise good.... See More
Decorative masthead... Runaway reward ad...
Item #664272
February 01, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1783
* Nice masthead
* Rare publication
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including an: "Eight Dollars Reward" ad for "...a likely [Black] Wench..." with details, and a "Ten Dollars Reward" for a runaway "...[Black]Man named Adam...".
Page 2 has a small bit noting: "From the k... See More
Lord North resigns as Prime Minister...
Item #664266
October 03, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 3, 1782
* Great Britain Prime Minister
* Lord Frederick North resigns
* Revolutionary War era
The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with "Interesting Conversation on the late Change of Ministers" from the Houses of Lords. This was when Lord North, bowing to the growing pro-peace sentiment in Parliament, was replace... See More
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