1794 Boston, Massachusetts...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 4, 1794



* 18th century American title



Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.

Pages 3 & 4 contain several illustrated ship ads.

Complete as a 4 page issue, generally in nice condition.

Seeking relief from the King....

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, Aug. 8, 1768  Under the heading: "America" and from Philadelphia is a report which begins: "We can assure the public--that the assembly of this province so early as February last took into their consideration the act of parliament imposing a duty on paper, glass, etc. and thereupon under a sense of the oppression of that act, prepared & ... See More  

Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...

(2) 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 sc... See More  

Two letters signed in script type by George Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796 



* Two letters signed in script by President George Washington



Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.

This title was one of very few which used script type for the President,... See More  

Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...

VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 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. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia. 

When it comes to the military events of the Revolutionary War, I'm not s... See More  

The first successful magazine in the country...

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, (Boston), March 10, 1743,4  (year noted as such as it was 1743 or 1744 depending on which calendar was used).

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 title lasted but a few short years.

As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of t... See More  

Concerns about the Jay Treaty...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 1, 1795  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, good condition.

Signed by Washington & Jefferson...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 8, 1793  The top of the first column has: "An Act for the Relief of Simeon Thayer" by the U.S. Congress, signed in type by the President: Go. WASHINGTON as well by the Secretary of State: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.

George Washington responds to the people of Salem...

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Choosing a location for Congress...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793  



* United States Congress

* Choosing a site to build



A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More  

Creating the Bank of the United States...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791 



* First Bank of the United States creation



Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that:  "Thomas W... See More  

Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 19, 1795  



* President George Washington

* Concerns over the Jay Treaty



Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President  to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.

Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.

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(3) 1793 George Washington documents...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793  



* (3) George Washington documents



Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.

Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More  

Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Wayne, John Jay, and Henry Knox...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1793  Page 2 has a letter signed in type: Anthony Wayne concerning an encounter with the Indians. Some paragraphs begin: "It would appear that the savages mean to bend their attention to our convoys..." and "The savages killed & carried off about 70 horses..." and "There are nearly 1000 volunteers in the vicinity..." and m... See More  

Washington signs an Act of Congress, front page...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 26, 1791  The entire first column of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

The front page also has a letter beginning: "Perhaps the following extract from Gov. Jefferson... See More  

Act of Congress signed by Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794 



* President George Washington

* Act of United States Congress



The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

The House responds to Washington's state-of-the-union address...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 28, 1795  The front page has a letter: "To President Washington" signed by: An Old Soldier.

Page 2 contains the House of Representative's response to the Washington's recent state-of-the-union address. This is followed by the President's replay, signed in type: G. Washington.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, irregular at the margi... See More  

America alters its Constitution peacefully...

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1795  The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page.

Included are several letters signed in type by John Adams, Samuel Adams, James Madison & others. Also: "Description of a Visit to Mount Etna" among other articles. Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with ... See More  

The Boston Port Act, in a London newspaper...

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 2, 1774  The front page has a report that Thomas Hutchinson, governor of Massachusetts, requests to return to England, with Thomas Gage appointed as his replacement.

But of great significance is the page 2, 3 & 4 printing of the Boston Port Bill, titled: "An Act to Discontinue, in Such Manner & for such Time as are Therein Mentioned, the Landin... See More  

President George Washington responds...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 28, 1795  This issue features a nice, ornate masthead engraving.

Page 2 begins with a discussion on the controversial Jay's Treaty with England. Also: "Indian Negotiations", but the feature report is a letter signed in type by the President: G. Washington, headed: "Answer Of the President to the Chairman of th... See More  

An incomplete almanac, but from 1771...

"An Astronomical Diary Or An Almanack..." for the year 1771, printed in Boston by Nathaniel Ames.  This is a damaged almanac as it is missing one interior leaf (March-April). Plus all leaves are loos, with much wear at margins including a few small portions missing from the margins.

The Boston Massacre: two great reports...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1770



* The Boston Massacre

* Historic reporting



Certainly the most notable item in this issue is the report on the Boston Massacre.

The entirety of page 2 is taken up with an excellent & historic report of the Boston Massacre, headed: "AMERICAN AFFAIRS" and the article prefaced with: "The following Report of the Committee of t... See More  

Rare political cartoon on America... Continental Association...

THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, Dec., 1774



* Rare pre Revolutionary War political cartoon on America 



 A focus of this issue is a full page political cartoon concerning America, such items rarely found in periodicals of the say.

The heading of the cartoon is: "American In Flames" and the facing page has descriptive text on it. It reads in part: "...it will... See More  

Phillis Wheatley arrives in London...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 22, 1773



* Phillis Wheatley's London arrival

* Famous Woman servant turned poet



Certainly the most notable report is found on the back page, which contains: "Last Thursday the celebrated negro girl Phillis, the Poet, whose extraordinary talents have lately been taken notice of in the News Papers, arrived in London from Boston in New England. She ... See More  

The XYZ Affair In 1798....

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams message



Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More