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William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #698471
December 07, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 7, 1811 Page 2 has: "Indian War--Official" being a letter to the Secretary of War signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison, datelined "H.Q. near the Prophet's Town, November 8, 1811." The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "...the dawn of yesterday terminated any action between the troops under my command, and the... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Little Belt Affair...
Item #698233
November 30, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811 The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.
Taking over half a page it begins: "This day we have just received information that the governor has had a battle with the Indians--30 men killed & about 1... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Little Belt Affair...
Item #698232
November 30, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1811 The prime content is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, which is actually 3 separate reports headed: "Battle With The Indians" with a dateline of Vincennes, November 12.
Taking over half a page it begins: "This day we have just received information that the governor has had a battle with the Indians--30 men killed & about 1... See More
President Madison and the church & state controversy....
Item #691342
March 09, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 9, 1811
* President James Madison
* Church & State controversy
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
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* President James Madison
* Church & State controversy
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
Interesting church and state item...
Item #689268
March 12, 1811
THE REPERTORY, Boston, March 12, 1811
* Church and State
* President James Madison
Page 2 has: "National Legislature" being a rather inconspicuous report mentioning not only a rare veto by the President, but also concerns a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Territory, and granting five acre... See More
Huge eagle in the masthead... Philadelphia, 1811...
Item #688349
July 05, 1811
COLUMBIAN CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 5, 1811
* Great heraldic eagle masthead engraving
See the photo for perhaps the largest heraldic eagle engraving to be found in a masthead, the wingspan stretching nearly 7 inches. The ftpg. has various "Foreign Intelligence" including: "Confirmation of Massena's Defeat" with more news & ads inside.
Four pages, never ... See More
Prelude to the Battle of Tippecanoe...
Item #688004
September 20, 1811
UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington City, Sept. 20, 1811 Page 3 has several reports headed: "Rumors of the Indian War" and the work of General Wm. H. Harrison in the Vincennes region.
Fearful of the Indian confederacy being formed by Shawnee chief Tecumseh & his brother The Prophet, the frontier settlers of Vincennes (Indiana Territory) issue a call for the destruction of the ... See More
Creating trading houses with the Indians...
Item #686220
July 11, 1811
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 11, 1811
* Indians - Native Americans
* Early trading posts
Over a full column is taken up with n Act of Congress: "For establishing trading houses with the Indian tribes.", signed in type by he President: James Madison. Two more Acts are from the Mass. legislature.
Four pages, small piece from a blank margin, very nice condition.... See More
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #681467
September 27, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, September 27, 1811
* Exceedingly rare Napoleon Bonaparte occupation newspaper
This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.
In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empire, h... See More
Early and uncommon title from Baltimore...
Item #676877
July 16, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, July 16, 1811
* Uncommon publication
* Slavery advertisements
A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the back page ads are: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which the highest price in cash will ... See More
Early and uncommon title from Baltimore...
Item #676868
September 28, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Sept. 28, 1811
* Uncommon publication
* 3 slavery notices
A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
Among the ads are: "Runaway Negro" with details, and another: "NEGROES - Wanted immediately about fifteen young Negro Slaves, Male and Female, from ten to twenty years old, for which ... See More
Death of the printer & a proprietor...
Item #676867
December 05, 1811
AMERICAN & COMMERCIAL DAILY ADVERTISER, Baltimore, Dec. 5, 1811 A typical newspaper of the day with various news and a wealth of advertisements.
All four pages have wide black mourning rules due to the death of the printer a proprietor off this newspaper.
Page 2 has mourning rules above & below the report: "Obituary" which begins: "Died on Tuesday the3d inst. at 6 o&... See More
Sperm whale advertisement.... Insurrection of Blacks...
Item #675068
August 30, 1811
REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Aug. 30, 1811 A front page business ad for Winter Strained Oil includes a woodcut of a sperm whale. Reports inside includes: "Insurrection of the Blacks in Jamaica" "Improvement In Printing" "French Pirates" and much more.
Four pages, good condition.
Four pages, good condition.
See the interesting masthead...
Item #673461
February 12, 1811
CONSTITUTIONALIST, Exeter, New Hampshire, Feb. 12, 1811 Perhaps the most interesting feature of this issue is the masthead as each letter in the title is encircled in an interlocking ring & labeled with one of the then 17 states in the Union, the last being Ohio.
Four pages, good condition.
Exceedingly rare Napoleon occupation newspaper...
Item #672273
January 05, 1811
COURRIER D'AMSTERDAM or the COURIER VAN AMSTERDAM, January 5, 1811 (No. 5)
* Exceedingly rare Napoleon Bonaparte occupation newspaper
This was a daily newspaper published in Amsterdam during the French occupation of Holland. It is bilingual: half printed in French and half in Dutch. Two mastheads as well, one in each language.
In 1810 Napoleon Bonaparte annexed Holland to his empi... See More
The Little Belt Affair: War of 1812 about to begin...
Item #672093
September 21, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 21, 1811
* The Little Belt Affair
* Captain Arthur Bingham
The first 6 pages are taken up with a great & very detailed account of the Little Belt Affair, a naval battle between the U.S. ship President & the British ship Little Belt, an event which was a catalyst for the War of 1812.
Headed: "President and Little Belt" it include... See More
Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy then Secretary of State...
Item #667520
June 29, 1811
NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811 Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.
Most of the text is an address by Smith, with other letters signed in type by: James Madis... See More
Indians on the Wabash: prelude to Tippecanoe...
Item #662353
October 08, 1811
NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Oct. 8, 1811
* Prelude to the Battle of Tippecanoe
* Indian - Native Americans on Wabash River
Page 3 has a note concerning the arrival: "...500 troops...proceeded on towards Vincennes...to join the regulars; and thence to proceed up the Wabash to the Prophet's town and intend building a fort; and if the Indians make the least resistance no dou... See More
William H. Harrison on the Battle of Tippecanoe... Louisiana described...
Item #657642
December 07, 1811
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 7, 1811 Page 15 has an: "Extract of a Letter from Governor Harrison to the Secretary of War, dated Head-Quarters near the Prophet's town, No. 8th, 1811", a letter signed in type: Wm. Henry Harrison. The letter describes the battle of Tippecanoe beginning with: "...the dawn of yesterday terminated any action between the troops under my c... See More
The Little Belt Affair from the British perspective...
Item #651405
July 01, 1811
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, July 1, 1811
* The Little Belt Affair
* Captain Arthur Bingham
Page 3 has over a full column taken up with: "British Official Account of the Engagement between the U.S. frigate President, Commodore Rodgers, and the British Sloop of War Little Belt, Captain Bingham" A fine & detailed letter signed by: A.B. Bingham, Captain of the Little Belt... See More
Zebulon Pike's exploration of the Louisiana country...
Item #651341
July 16, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 16, 1811 Inside has over half a page taken up with a terrific summary of a recently published book: "The Travels of Col. Pike in the Louisiana Country" which comes under the heading: "Pike's Expeditions". Much of this article is Pike's efforts in tracing the source o the Mississippi River. A great account of early exp... See More
Former Secretary of State to become president of the American Bible Society...
Item #649734
July 03, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.....EXTRA, Boston, July 3 1811 The entirety of this 4 page issue concerning the resignation of Robert Smith as Secretary of State under James Madison, much of it being: "Hon. Robert Smith's Address To the People of the United States". Included are other documents signed by hi as well as a letter signed by James Madison. Robert Smith would eventually become pr... See More
Very early boxing...
Item #611422
July 30, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, July 30, 1811
* Tom "The Moor" Molineaux
* African-American bare-knuckle boxer
Page 3 has a one paragraph report about a boxing match near London between Molineux, the famous black man from New York, and a young Englishman named Rimmer. The report states in part: "...In the course of 15 minutes the black pounded his antagonist most tremendo... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #597612
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1811 The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, Libelled, Bonded, and Will Probably Be Sequest... See More
James Madison and Wellington...
Item #595145
July 13, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, July 13, 1811 Pages 2 and 3 contain three documents, each signed in type by the President: James Madison (see for portions). Also a lengthy letter on the: "Battle of Agueda" signed by: Wellington.
Four page, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing near the top, nice condition.
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #588148
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 27, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #586811
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 30, 1811
* Anti Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Gerry And Sequestration! " which is essentially a campaign promotion with a "Black List" of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...which have been Seized, ... See More
Campaign item against Eldridge Gerry for governor...
Item #584752
March 27, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 27, 1811
* Anti-Eldridge Gerry campaign
The front page has a black-bordered item headed: "Oppression Maketh A Wise Man Mad" & "Black List" which is essentially a campaign promotion with a list of American vessels: "...laden with American Property--Sailing under the Authority & Laws of the United States...... See More
1811 Edmund Charles Genet....
Item #213279
September 24, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Sept. 24, 1811.
* 1811 Edmund Charles Genet
* Original Newspaper
The front page has a letter: Comments On Armed Neutrality, By Edward C. Genet, a citizen of New-York, signed in type: Edmund Charles Genet. Other news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Two minor stray notations next to the masthead, a few foxing spots.
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* 1811 Edmund Charles Genet
* Original Newspaper
The front page has a letter: Comments On Armed Neutrality, By Edward C. Genet, a citizen of New-York, signed in type: Edmund Charles Genet. Other news of the day and several interesting advertisements. Two minor stray notations next to the masthead, a few foxing spots.
1811 Samuel Chase Address....
Item #213212
August 03, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, Aug. 3, 1811.
* Samuel Chase Address
* 1811 Original Newspaper
* Complete
The front page has the Address of Samuel Chase, Esq. To his Constitutents, the voters of Anne Arundle county, on the right of Constituents to instruct their Representatives, signed in type: Samuel Chase. Other news of the day with advertisements. Subscribers n
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* Samuel Chase Address
* 1811 Original Newspaper
* Complete
The front page has the Address of Samuel Chase, Esq. To his Constitutents, the voters of Anne Arundle county, on the right of Constituents to instruct their Representatives, signed in type: Samuel Chase. Other news of the day with advertisements. Subscribers n
Secretary of the Treasury's annual report...
Item #211009
December 10, 1811
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Dec. 10, 1811 The Official Statements, Extracted from the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Treasury takes two columns on the front page and almost four columns on pg. 2. Other news of the day and advertisements. First leaf has an archival mend to a small hole, bit of stray writing above the masthead.
Elbridge Gerry & a political "Black List" report...
Item #210323
March 30, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1811 The photo below shows the broadside-like presentation of the politically-themed notice: "Black List" of "American vessels laden with American property..." with more on this political situation involving Elbridge Gerry. The item is headed: "Gerry and Sequestration! See the Black Cloud of Wienesses below." This issue is complete in 4 pages, sme c... See More
James Madison declaration... U.S. census...
Item #201241
June 14, 1811
UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington City, June 14, 1811 The back page has a declaration issued by the President suspending certain building regulations in the city of Washington, signed in type: James Madison.
Lite staining and occasional foxing at the corners, lite foxing to unrelated text on the back page.
Lite staining and occasional foxing at the corners, lite foxing to unrelated text on the back page.
Little Belt Affair correspondences...
Item #150375
November 26, 1811
THE REPERTORY & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, November 26, 1811 The ftpg. has: "Affair Of The Little Belt" being the correspondence between James Monroe and Mr. Morier, followed by those between Monroe and Foster. All letters are signed in type by their respective authors. Subscriber's name written above the masthead.
Complete in four pages with light fold rubbing... See More
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #153038
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR, London, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, an Anglo-French publicist of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spend much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith returned to England in 1809 & was at first he arrested and imprisoned, but soon was... See More
Item #151650
May 04, 1811
THE COLUMBIAN FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 4, 1811 Pg. 3 has a comparatively large illustrated ad for a "Wire Manufactory" with text. Ftpg. illustrated umbrella ad. Very nice shape.
Item #151411
July 03, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA newspaper from Boston, dated July 3, 1811. The entire 4 page issue is taken up with "Hon. Robert Smith's Address to the People of The United States" concerning his resignation as Secretary of State. Issue was never trimmed, measures about 10 1/2 by 15 1/2 inches. Very nice condition.
New Year's Address...
Item #151108
January 03, 1811
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Jan. 3, 1811 Taking nearly a full column on the ftpg. is the: "New Year's Address" being the Carrier's Address to the patrons of this newspaper. Other news and advertisements of the day.
Complete in four pages, rejoined at the spine, otherwise nice.
"Extra" containing Honorable Robert's Smith's address to the People...
Item #150675
July 03, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL EXTRA, Boston, July 3, 1811 A four page extra containing the "Hon. Robert's Smith's Address To the People of the United States" being his explanation that led to his resignation as Secretary of State. Sources say that he was actually dismissed by President Madison.
Complete in four pages, 15 by 10 inches, untrimmed and in good condition.
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