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Washington's letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Savannah...
Item #675362
July 01, 1790
MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 1, 1790 This is a very significant newspaper. The first column on the back page (page 4) contains the: "Address from the Hebrew Congregation of the city of Savannah, in Georgia, to the President of the United States" signed in type by: Levi Sheftal, President, in behalf of the Hebrew Congregation. This was a... See More
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #672737
August 10, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Aug. 10, 1802 Page 3 has content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender under the heading: "Jefferson & Callender", this being essay #6 of a series.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger, due to the content of some of his reporting, which overshadowed the political content. He was a central figure in the press war... See More
John Adams, and the memory of George Washington...
Item #672725
February 19, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1800 The front page has an introductory note from the President signed: John Adams. Page 2 has a report concerning a memorial to George Washington who died two months earlier.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, never trimmed margins, nice condition.
Four newspapers with an Act of Congress concerning the Navy...
Item #672565
July 23, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1800 A collection of four consecutive issues dated July 23, 26, 30, and August 2, each containing a part of: "An Act for the Better Government of the Navy of the United States" which is obviously very lengthy, needing to stretch over four newspapers.
The Act of Congress begins on the ftpg. of the July 23 issue & continues on the front pages of the f... See More
United States buys West Point...
Item #672205
July 10, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 10, 1790 On page 2 under an engraving of a heraldic eagle are "Laws Published By Authority by the Congress of the United States". There are two laws listed, the second being: "AN ACT to authorize the purchase of a tract of Land for the use of the United States." This historic act stated: "That it shall be lawful for the Pr... 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
A hereditary presidency? Selling land in the Northwest territory...
Item #669557
November 02, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1796 The back page contains an article which begins: "John Adams has said...that as Mr. Washington had no children, the Presidency should be made hereditary in the family of Lund Washington [distant cousin of G. W.]...".
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
... See More
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
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
Horatio Nelson granted a title of baron for his victory on the Nile...
Item #669004
December 14, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 14, 1798 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 Battle of the Nile including a letter signed by: Horatio Nelson, and a ... See More
North Carolina militia write to President Adams...
Item #668959
October 05, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 5, 1798 The front page is filled with ads including 14 illustrated ship ads, as well as one for a runaway, and a wanted ad for: "A Family of American Negroes", both with details.
Page 3 has an address to the President by the North Carolina Militia with his "Answer" signed: John Adams. Plus another address to the Pres... See More
President John Adams responds...
Item #668958
October 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 4, 1798 Page 2 contains an address of the field officers from Baltimore County to the President, as we as an address of the grand jury of Dutchess County in New York, with the response signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
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
Three letters from President John Adams...
Item #668945
September 14, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 14, 1798
* President John Adams letters
Page 2 has a letter from the people of Kittery, Mass. (now Maine), to the President, followed by his response to them signed: John Adams. A similar letter from the town of Cincinnati "in the North-western Territory" (now Ohio) to the President, followed by his response signed: John... See More
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
The President's message to Congress... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #668896
March 20, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 20, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
Page 2 has a lengthy address from the President to Congress concerning on-going troubles with France, signed in type: John Adams.
This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrot... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper... An Act and letter from John Adams...
Item #668894
July 11, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 11, 1798 This was William Cobbett's important and controversial--but short-lived--daily newspaper.
Cobbett was a prolific & controversial publisher who often wrote under the pen-name of "Peter Porcupine." He was famous for sniping at his political opponents, usually those of a Jeffersonian-Republican sentiment.
Page 2 has a very... See More
President John Adams responds...
Item #668284
June 13, 1797
THE NEWPORT MERCURY, Rhode Island, June 13, 1797
* Rare 18th century publication
* President John Adams
Half of the ftpg. is taken up with the: "Opinion of Chief Justice Ellsworth in a Case Respecting British Debts...".
Page 2 has an address: "To the President of the United States" followed by his reply to the House: John Adams.
Four pages, never-trimmed ma... See More
President John Adams responds...
Item #668174
June 18, 1798
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 18, 1795 Page 3 has a congratulatory letter to the President & Congress, with the reply to the inhabitants of Kent County, Maryland, signed in type by the President: John Adams.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, great condition.
Two letters signed in script by George Washington...
Item #668117
January 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796 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 more decorative. Also a front page letter signed in type: John ... See More
Four front page script signatures of George Washington...
Item #666319
May 05, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 5, 1792
* President George Washington
* John Adams - Acts of Congress
On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are four "Acts" each signed in script type: Go. Washington. Each act is also signed in type: Jonathan Trumbull, John Adams & TH: Jefferson.
One of the acts was for erecting "...a Light-House on Montauk Point ... 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 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..." and what follows is his inaugural address.... See More
John Adams, George Washington... Warships headed to the West Indies...
Item #665682
December 22, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 22, 1798
* John Adams, George Washington...
* Warships headed to the West Indies...
Page 2 contains an address to the President from the Senate for actions concerning the troubling relationship with France, with the President's "Reply" signed in type: John Adams. Also a letter to the Prescient concerning the General Bankruptcy Bill, with ... See More
Growing troubles with France...
Item #665561
April 23, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 23, 1798
* President John Adams
* Tensions w/ France
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has an: "Address, to the President of the United States" from the politicians of Philadelphia, concerning the troubling re... See More
George Washington, John Adams, Sam Adams...
Item #665524
December 21, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 21, 1796
* President George Washington
The front page has four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams. Page 2 has a lengthy address to the President being the Senate's response to the state-of-the-union address, signed: John Adams. This is then followed by: "The Following is the Reply of the Pre... See More
The United States monetary systems is up and running...
Item #665135
October 21, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 21, 1797
* President John Adams proclamation 7
* Notice of Commencement of Minting U.S. Coins
Page 2 has a very historic "Proclamation" signed in script type by the President in which he proclaims that now that the United States Mint is fully operating all foreign coins (Spanish milled dollars excepted): "...will cease to pass current as money... 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.
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.
Trouble with the Indians...
Item #664227
February 28, 1795
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Feb. 28, 1795
* Native Americans - Indians
Page 2 has an items concerning John Adams as ambassador to The Netherlands. Page 3 has two nice articles concerning relations with Indians, one beginning: "The Western Posts, which have so long been a bone of contention between the U.S. and Great Britain and which are to be delivered up to ... See More
Salaries for officers of the federal government...
Item #663361
October 02, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 2, 1799
* Early United States government
* Salaries for public officials
The back page has: "An Act to Augment the Salaries of the Officers Therein Mentioned" which has a list of key positions including their salaries, signed in type by the President: John Adams. A few include: Sec. of the Treasury, $5,000; Sec. of Wa... See More
Three front page script signatures by the President...
Item #662713
March 11, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 11, 1795
* President George Washington
* 3 Acts of Congress signed in script
The front page features 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, & in block type by the V.P.: John Adams. A displayable issue as such.
Four pages, scattered foxing, nice condition.... See More
An address to the President, with his response...
Item #662394
October 10, 1798
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798
* President John Adams
* Ulster County, New York
Page 2 has and: "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.
Fou... See More
Appropriations for the support of the military in 1799...
Item #662043
October 02, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 2, 1799
* Military support act
* President John Adams
The front page has: "An ACT making appropriations for the support of the military establishment, for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-nine...", signed in script type: John Adams. There is also: "An ACT vesting the power of retaliation, in certain cases, in the President... See More
Washington's 2nd election as President...
Item #661892
February 27, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the report at the top of page 3 announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of
Letter from President John Adams...
Item #660719
February 27, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 27, 1799
* 18th century American title
Page 2 has a letter to the House of Rep. signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning France. Page 3 has mention of the birthday of George Washington. Much reporting from Congress.
Four pages, ornate masthead, light rubbing & toning at the top quadrant, good condition. Bit c... See More
A note from President John Adams...
Item #660509
May 14, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, May 14, 1798
* 18th century American publication
* President John Adams message
* Nice masthead for display
The front page has reports from the House of Representatives, which includes a: "Message" from the President signed on page 2: John Adams. It is actually a brief note introducing various documents concerning relations with France.
Four ... 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
Two front page letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #660505
June 21, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 21, 1798
* 18th century American publication
* President John Adams address & letter
* Nice masthead for display
The front page begins with an address to the President by the Convention of Congregational ministers, with the President's response signed: John Adams. And also a letter from the President to the commander-in chief and othe... See More
Growing tensions with France...
Item #660504
March 15, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 15, 1798
* 18th century American publication
* President John Adams letter
* Nice masthead for display
The front page begins with an Act off the Mass. legislature: "...to lessen the dangerous evils of Canine Madness, and other Injuries occasioned by Dogs."
Page 2 has some reports on the tensions between the United States and France, inc... See More
The Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #660502
December 24, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 24, 1795 Page 3 contains the Senate's response to the Washington's recent state-of-the-union address, signed in type: John Adams, Vice President. This is followed by the President's replay, signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.
Acts signed by President George Washington...
Item #660411
March 31, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 31, 1794
* U.S. presidents sign acts of Congress
Page 2 begins with two Acts of the U.S. Congress, each signed in type by the President: Go. Washington, and the Vice President: John Adams.
The back page has a notice headed: "War Department" concerning applying for pension for those injured from the Revolutionary War, signed i... See More
Disputed boundary between East and West Florida...
Item #660385
June 13, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 13, 1797
* Rare 18th century publication
* President John Adams
* Early Florida boundary
Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed in type by the President: John Adams. The focus is on the disputed boundary line between the colonies of East and West Florida and the territory of the United States.
This was William Cobbett's important and c... See More
Celebrating the birthday of John Adams...
Item #660185
November 06, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1802
* President John Adams
* Celebrating 67th birthday
The front page has over a full column of text concerning the birthday of John Adams. Headed: "Tribute of Gratitude", it begins: "Saturday last being the Birth Day of the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, the same was celebrated at Quincy...".
Included is... See More
This historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #659321
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.
This w... See More
Signed by Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Death of Israel Putnam...
Item #659289
June 12, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., June 12, 1790
* First 3 presidents of the United States
* Israel Putnam "Old Put" death
* Battle of Bunker Hill fame
A page 2 report announces the death of: " ...that justly celebrated hero, Patriot and Philanthropist, ISRAEL PUTNAM...", plus some details about the funeral.
The top of page 3 has a Congressional Resolve headed w... See More
Front page Act of Congress by George Washington...
Item #659284
May 08, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 8, 1790 Half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington as President. The act is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle making this a great front page for display. The balance of the front page h... See More
The Department of State is created...
Item #659060
July 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 29, 1789 Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
Holding true to this statement,... See More
The Department of State is created...
Item #659059
July 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 29, 1789 Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
Holding true to this statement,... See More
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