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Horatio Nelson granted a title of baron for his victory on the Nile...
Item #688264
December 14, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 14, 1798
* "Baron" Lord Horatio Nelson
* President John Adams
Page 2 begins with an: "Address To the President of the United States" from the state of Vermont concerning the troubling relationship with France, followed by his: "Answer" signed: John Adams.
Page 2 also has some follow-up on the B... See More
Much on the funeral of George Washington...
Item #687225
January 04, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 4, 1800 All four pages have wide black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Page 2 has: "Further Respectful Testimonials, Sacred to George Washington, Deceased" "By the President of the United States of America, A Proclamation" signed in type: John Adams, concerning: "...the people...to wear crape on the left arm, as mo... See More
An address to the President, with his response...
Item #687169
October 10, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798 Page 2 has an: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better expressed than the following." signed: James Oliver. This is followed by the President's reply signed: John Adams.
Four pages, two very discrete archival mends inside, great c... See More
John Adams signs an Act of Congress... Brown University...
Item #686177
September 14, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1799 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: "An Act to Establish the Post Office of the United States" whic
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Other news of the day includes: "An Act to Establish the Post Office of the United States" whic
John Adams and the XYZ Affair...
Item #685709
July 04, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 4, 1798
* re. the XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The front page, most of pg. 2 & some of page 5 are taken up with a lengthy letter from the U.S. ambassadors to the French ministers of state concerning the XYZ Affair, including an introductory note signed by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, nice cond... See More
John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683005
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799 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 regulating: "...trade with Indian tribes & to preserve peace on the frontiers." and the other to authorize the President: "...to fill certain vacancies in the army & navy.".
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John Adams script signatures... Trenton the federal capital...
Item #683004
October 19, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799 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 regulating: "...trade with Indian tribes & to preserve peace on the frontiers." and the other to authorize the President: "...to fill certain vacancies in the army & navy.".
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Adams's inauguration: the peaceful transfer of power...
Item #682538
March 13, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of th... See More
Very handsome Revolutionary War newspaper from Philadelphia...
Item #682028
December 11, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 11, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Great masthead for display
This newspaper features one of the most ornate and decorative mastheads of the Revolutionary War, the words "Pennsylvania Packet" so frilly that it can be difficult to read.
Most of page 2 is taken up with; "An Act for Vesting the Est... See More
President John Adams' reply... Bonaparte's expedition...
Item #681404
April 10, 1799
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 10, 1799 Page 2 has an address of the North Carolina legislature to the President expressing their concerns about the situation with France, with his reply signed in type: John Adams. Other news of the day includes: "Bonaparte's Expedition" "Army Of Italy" "Ireland" and more. The back page has 7 illustrated a
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Two Acts of Congress signed by John Adams...
Item #680460
August 31, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 31, 1799
* President John Adams
* Land Acts of Congress
The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a N
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* President John Adams
* Land Acts of Congress
The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type: John Adams. One is to authorize the sale of: "...certain lands between the Great and Little Miami rivers in the territory of the United States north-west of the Ohio...". Other items include: "Rumors of a N
Six letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #679570
May 26, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1798
* President John Adams
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 &... See More
Launch of the U.S. brig President Adams...
Item #679233
August 07, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 7, 1799 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Robespierre--The Detested", the famous name from the French Revolution.
A page 2 item from Pittsburgh has: "A new brig, the property of the United States, called President Adams, was launched on Rouge River, six miles from Detroit...She carries 18 guns & is remarkably ha... See More
Four Acts of Congress signed by Washington & Adams...
Item #679019
May 21, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1796
* President George Washington
* John Adams - Acts of Congress
The front page contains not one or two, but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice Pres: John Adams. A very nice issue for display given these four Washington signatures on the front page.
Page 3 has a report refer... See More
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...
Item #677516
May 27, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 27, 1797 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a speech prefaced with: "Yesterday...the senate...waited on the President...at his house, when the Vice-President presented the following answer to his address to both houses, at the opening of the session:" The address begins: "Sir, The senate of the United States request you ... See More
Lengthy report on the XYZ Affair...
Item #677088
January 31, 1799
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 31, 1799
* The XYZ Affair
* France relations
* John Adams
The entire front page, all of page 4, and a portion of page 2 are taken ump with the report of the Secretary of State concerning the troubles between the United States and France, known as the XYZ Affair, which would lead to the Quasi-War. It is prefaced with a note signed by the Presid... See More
Details on the Presidential election of 1796...
Item #677066
February 22, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 2 has a report from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" concerning the process for tallying votes for President & Vice President: "...that the two Houses shall assemble in the chamber of the House of Represen... See More
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #677063
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Nearly three-quarters of the front page is taken up with an address: "To ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secretary of the Treasury of he United States". This is followed, on page 2, with a second analysis of America's financial situation.
But by far the most significant ite
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Honor bestowed upon President John Adams...
Item #676971
August 30, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 30, 1797 Page 2 has a "Tribute of Respect" from the American Academy of Arts & Sciences written: "To John Adams, L.L.D., President of the United States of America" concerning an honor given to him. This is followed boy: "The President's Answer", signed in script type: John Adams.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank ... See More
Jefferson & others respond to the President...
Item #676939
May 31, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 31, 1797 Page 2 contains a full column letter headed: "To the President Of the United States" which is in response to a recent address by the President concerning national and international affairs. The letter is signed in type by the Vice President: Thomas Jefferson.
This is followed by a nice response signed in type by the President: John Adams, a... See More
The Presidency to change hands for the first time...
Item #676901
December 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1796
* President elect John Adams
* George Washington outgoing
The front page has two Acts, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. One is for incorporating a religious society in Newburyport. The front page also has an address from the Legislature of Vermont to the President, with his gracious reply, signed in type: Go. Washington.... See More
John Adams & Sam Adams...
Item #676897
November 19, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 19, 1796
* Textual sketch of the president
The front page has a biography of John Adams.
Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in t
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* Textual sketch of the president
The front page has a biography of John Adams.
Page 2 has a message addressed to the state legislature concerning the postponement of their adjournment "...to transact the business...respecting the elections of a President and Vice-President of the United States of America..." signed in t
Adams calls a special session of Congress due to the French-American crisis... Launching the frigate 'United States'...
Item #676879
May 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, May, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Perhaps the most notable content is the: "President's Speech" which takes 5 1/2 pages. This was his speech of May 15, 17907, Adams calling for the first special session of Congress to consider the wo... See More
John Adams and the Bank of the United States...
Item #676384
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
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson...
Item #676376
March 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798
* President John Adams acts of Congress
* Thomas Jefferson and Increase Sumner
The front page features 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 for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in sc... See More
Adams, Franklin, Jay, Laurens, & Jefferson authorized to negotiate terms for peace...
Item #673898
February 27, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 27, 1783
* re. Revolutionary War ending in peace
Inside has one-third of a page taken up with the: "Copy of the Commission of the United States of America, to John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, Henry Laurens, and Thomas Jefferson, Esqrs. June 15, 1781."
The document--signed in type by the President & Secretary of Congress--formal... See More
Washington, Adams, & Jefferson on the front page...
Item #673467
November 22, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 22, 1794
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an entire column taken up with an Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate the Claims to Invalid Pensions" signed at its conclusion by: Go. Washington, as well as John Adams and Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 has a: "State Paper" signed in type by the President: Go. Wash... See More
Congress moves to Washington, D.C., and the first state-of-the-union address at the new Capitol...
Item #673459
December 01, 1800
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 1, 1800
* New Federal Capital - Congress
* President John Adams
* State of the Union Address
A quite historic issue on the move of the federal capital to its new, permanent site of Washington, D.C.
The ftpg. has two Acts of Congress, one: "...appointing the time & directing the place of the next meeting of Congress...That the session ... See More
John Adams & Congress on the new home of the national government...
Item #672724
December 10, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1800 The front page has: "The President's Reply" to Congress which mentions the new city for the nation's capital: "...Here may the youth of this extensive country for ever look up without disappointment...". This is followed by the answer of the House to the President mentioning in part: "...The final establishment ... See More
Adams signs an Act of Congress...
Item #672715
September 24, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1800
* President John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an entire column taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally rejoined at the spine, nice condition.... See More
Two front page Acts of Congress...
Item #672561
August 20, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20, 1800 The middle of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for building or re-building of three light houses, each signed in script type by the President; John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
Creating the Indiana Territory...
Item #672560
August 23, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 23, 1800 Most of a front page column is taken up with: "An Act to Divide the Territory of the United States North-west of the Ohio, into Two Separate Governments" which is signed in script type by the President: John Adams. This was the Act of Congress which created the Indiana Territory, with Vincennes as its capital.
Four pages, never-trimm... See More
Two front page John Adams signatures...
Item #672558
August 30, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 30, 1800
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Most of a front page column is taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by: John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson. Then a letter: "To John Adams, President of the United States" on celebrating the 4th of July, with his "Answer" signed in type: J. Adams.
Four pages,... See More
Script signatures by President John Adams...
Item #672549
November 08, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 8, 1800 The front page contains four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, making this a displayable newspaper. One of the Acts is concerning the United States Mint and another rations for Indians..
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Very displayable... Four George Washington script signatures...
Item #671145
March 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796
* President George Washington - John Adams
* Four Acts of Congress signed in type
The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams.
One of the Acts is: "...for allowing compensa... See More
Adams' Proclamation concerning silver coinage...
Item #669100
August 16, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 16, 1797
* President John Adams proclamation 7
* Notice of Commencement of Minting U.S. Coins
Printed by Isaiah Thomas, arguably the most famous printer in 18th century America.
The back page has a half column: "Proclamation" signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning the regulating of foreign silver coi... See More
Spaniards & Indians on the frontier...
Item #669097
July 19, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 19, 1797
* President John Adams
The front page has the: "Message of the President of the United States to both Houses of Congress..." regarding the Spaniards & Indians on the frontier, signed in type: John Adams. Page 2 has much reporting on the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress".
Four pag... See More
Adams replies to Pennsylvania...
Item #669009
December 23, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 23, 1798 Page 3 has an: "Address to John Adams, President of the United States" from the Assembly of Pennsylvania, on his work as President. This is followed by the President's "Reply" signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, various foxing, more so to an upper quadrant, some margin wear, good condition... See More
Adams responds to the House's address on the state-of-the-union...
Item #669002
December 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 13, 1798
* President John Adams - annual address
* State of the Union Address response
Page 3 has the response of the House of Representatives to the President's state-of-the-union address recently delivered, followed by his: "Answer' signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing, nice condition.... See More
Responses from the President, John Adams...
Item #668962
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1798 Page 2 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Kanhawa County, with the response signed: John Adams. Also an address from the grand jurors of Hampshire County to the President, with the response signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
John Adams responds to the grand jury in Maine...
Item #668955
September 27, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 27, 1798 Page 3 has an address to the President by the grand jury of the district of Maine (then part of Mass.) concerning the on-going troubles with France, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
An interesting report: "There are now in the United States seven Universities, sixteen Colleges, and sixty Aca... See More
Beating Obamacare by 212 years...
Item #668954
September 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 contains the full text of: "An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen" which was signed into law on July 16, 1798 with the signature of the President: John Adams.
This Act of Congress authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from the wages of seamen for the sole purpose of ... See More
President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...
Item #668944
August 29, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 29, 1798
* President John Adams letter
Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing inside, good condition.
President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...
Item #668943
August 24, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 24, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
Frigate Constellation protecting our shores...
Item #668935
August 01, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 1, 1798 Page 2 has: "Constellation Frigate, Or, Notice for French Pirates" which has: "The U.S. frigate Constellation...is now off our bar...to cruise along our southern coast for the protection of the American trade & the punishment of French insolence...".
Also a letter to the President from officers at Salisbu... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #668932
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798
* General George Washington again ?
Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Ge... See More
Giving permission for the President to borrow money...
Item #668931
July 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "AN ACT To Enable the resident of the United States to Borrow money for the Public Service" signed at its conclusion: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, nice condition.... See More
Washington's letter accepting the position of Lt. General & Commander-in-Chief of the Army...
Item #668917
July 20, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 20, 1798
* George Washington commissioned by John Adams
* Lieutenant general & Commander-in-chief once again
The front page features a great & detailed notice from the Secretary of the Treasury concerning proposals for supplying the United States with various firearms.
Certainly the most notable item is the page 3 letter ... See More
Counting slaves in the United States...
Item #668916
July 18, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 18, 1798
* A census of slaves in the U.S. ?
* President John Adams
The middle of the front page features a great & detailed notice from the Secretary of the Treasury concerning proposals for supplying the United States with various firearms.
All of page 2 and nearly half of page 3 are taken up with: "AN ACT To Provide f... See More
Two letters signed in script by George Washington...
Item #668117
January 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796
* President George Washington letters signed in script
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, which is mo... See More
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