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Deciding how we change the United States flag...
Item #672152
January 11, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 11, 1817 The most notable report is the article headed: "Flag of the United States" which is a full column report on altering it, portions including: "...The original flag of the United States was composed of 13 stripes & 13 stars...On the 13th of Jan. 1794 after two new states had been admitted into the union, the national legis... See More
Electoral votes counted: Monroe the winner...
Item #671038
February 19, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 19, 1817 A page 2 report datelined "Washington, Feb. 13, 1817" reports: "According to the provisions of the Constitution, the votes given by the Electors...were yesterday counted...in the presence of the Senators and Representatives in Congress, and it was officially proclaimed by the President of the Senate; that JAMES MONROE is elected ... See More
First of this title we have encountered...
Item #670873
March 14, 1817
NORTH STAR, Danville, Vermont, March 14, 1817 The first of this title we have encountered. The top of the front page has a: "One Cent Reward" ad for a 15 yr. old runaway. The back leaf is entirely taken up with a list of property taxes due.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Thomas Jefferson on African colonization...
Item #654199
April 19, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 The most interesting article is: "African Colonization" which is introduced by: "The following is an extract of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson..." datelined at Monticello, Jan. 21, 1811, and signed by him in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Other items are: "Life of Fulton", being Robert Fulton; nearly half a p... See More
Details on the Declaration of Independence, by an eye-witness...
Item #653255
June 28, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 28, 1817 Inside has more than a full page headed: "Declaration of Independence" dated at Philadelphia, June 16, 1817. This is a lengthy letter from Thomas McKean, a member of the Continental Congress & signer of the Declaration of Independence, in which he clarifies the errors noted concerning the men who had actually declare... See More
Seeking a location in the Chesapeake for a naval depot...
Item #652947
February 22, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 22, 1817 The first two pages are taken up with a lengthy report signed in type by: D. Porter, being: "...the communication made by captain David Porter, commissioner of the navy in relation to the site for a naval depot & the best means to be adopted for the defence of the Chesapeake bay." The report begins: "Hampton Roads, it is... See More
The American naval establishment...
Item #651847
May 31, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 31, 1817 The front page has: "A Naval Establishment" which also takes most of page 2. Also inside are: "The Southern Indians" and much more.
Sixteen pages, 6 1/4 by 9 3/4 inches, nice condition.
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the 19th century. As... See More
Captain Oliver Hazard Perry...
Item #647970
March 15, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 15, 1817 The issue begins with: "The State of Our Country". Other items include: "Legislature of Delaware - Governor's Address" signed: John Clark; "Legislature of Kentucky" "General Armstrong Privateer"; a lengthy list of: "Appointments & Promotions" by the President, taking over half a pa... See More
Founding of Terre Haute, Indiana......
Item #647615
April 05, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 5, 1817 The back page has a brief yet significant item on the founding of the city of Terre Haute, Indiana, headed: "The Wilderness" reading: "A new town, called Terre Haute, is laying out near Fort Harrison, Indiana. Lots therein were sold to the amount of 21,000 dollars in one day." (see photos).
Content includes: "Sold... See More
General Marquis de LaFayette in retirement...
Item #647151
October 25, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, October 25, 1817 Inside has over 1 1/2 columns providing details of General Marquis de LaFayette's life of retirement. Another article, "Prisoners with the Indians" talks briefly about American citizens who were held prison by the Heron. Yet another discusses the origins of 'Trials by Jury". Other news of the day is found... See More
Constitution of the State of Indiana... Paoli monument...
Item #647149
October 04, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, October 4, 1817 Inside has what appears to be the entire text of the Constitution of the State of Indiana - taking multiple pages (see images). Also included is a resolution for the construction of a monument to be placed in Paoli, Pennsylvania, in honor of those who died in the Paoli massacre at the hands of the British - with considerable det... See More
Memoirs of John Carter, John Duckworth, & F.A.S. & Count de Choiseul-Gouffier...
Item #647109
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1817Whereas the issue includes reports from the Americas, including one from Haiti mentioning the building of a college with recommendations by William Wilberforce, perhaps the most interesting material are the multi-page memoirs of sculpture/architect John Carter, F.A.S., Admiral John Duckworth & Auguste de Choiseul-Gouffier. Also included are ... See More
Deciding how we change the United States flag...
Item #640645
January 11, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 11, 1817 The most notable report is the article headed: "Flag of the United States" which is a full column report on altering it, portions including: "...The original flag of the United States was composed of 13 stripes & 13 stars...On the 13th of Jan. 1794 after two new states had been admitted into the union, the national legis... See More
Trio of issues on the inauguration of James Monroe, & more...
Item #639901
March 19, 1817
ESSEX REGISTER, Salem, Massachusetts, a nice trio of consecutive issues dated March 12, 15, and 19, 1817 on the inauguration of James Monroe.
* James Monroe inauguration
* President of the United States
March 12 has on pg. 2: "The Inauguration" from Washington City, including: "Under the auspices of a delightful day, yesterday took place the interesting ceremony a... See More
Treaties with seven Indian tribes... Judge Theodorick Bland...
Item #638717
February 01, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 1, 1817 Content includes: "Indian Treaties" which includes the synopsis of 8 treaties with various tribes (see for portions). Also: "Contracts--War & Navy Departments" "Army of the United States" which includes a detailed chart of "Fortifications" "Corps" & more (see); The Case of Judge... See More
The President on his tour... Site for a Naval Depot...
Item #637426
June 11, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 11, 1817 Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to the selection of a proper site for a Naval Depot, ... See More
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #636690
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 27, 1817 Certainly the best report in this issue is headed: "Of Galveston" which is about--among other items concerning Galveston,Texas--the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous charac... See More
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #633501
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 27, 1817 Certainly the best report in this issue is headed "Of Galveston" which is concerning, among other items about Galveston, Texas, the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous ... See More
Religious fanatics...
Item #633140
October 18, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 18, 1817 The front page has two articles concerning the religious "fanatics" including followers of Jemima Wilkinson, articles headed: "Modern Fanatics" and "More of the Vermont Pilgrims!!" (see photos).
Four pages, nice condition.
Pirate Jean LaFitte and much more on Galveston, Texas...
Item #632778
December 27, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 27, 1817 Certainly the best report is headed: "Of Galveston" which is concerning, among other items about Galveston, Texas, the noted pirate Lafitte. Part of the text includes: "...Galvezton is a small island or sand bar situate in the bay of St. Barnard on the coast of Texas...Among the most conspicuous characters who ha... See More
Detailed description of the Missouri Territory...
Item #630009
June 14, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1817
* Very early Missouri Territory
Page 2 has 1 12 column headed: "Missouri Territory--A Bid's-Eye View of the Missouri Territory" which is a very nice, detailed "travelogue" of the area, several years before statehood. Very fine reading.
Fours pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Napoleon writes his memoirs...
Item #627962
July 29, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 29, 1817 The top of the ftpg: "Napoleon Buonaparte" which begins: "The fact of Bonaparte being employed in writing 'Memoirs of his Own Life and Times'...".
Inside has: "The President's Tour" and "An Indian Treaty" with the Cherokees.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Monroe to take the oath of office...
Item #625463
March 08, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1817
* President-elect James Monroe
Page 2 has an interesting letter from President-elect James Monroe informing the President of the Senate when he will take the oath of office. The letter reads, in part: "...I propose to take the oath which the Constitution prescribes to the President...before he enters on the execution of his office, o... See More
Monroe wins the Presidential election...
Item #622032
February 19, 1817
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, Feb. 19, 1817 The top of the front page as an announcing: "According to the provisions of the constitution the votes...for President and Vice President were yesterday counted...was officially proclaimed by the President of the Senate that JAMES MONROE is elected President...and DANIEL D. TOMPKINS is elected Vice President..." (see).
Four pages, never-trimmed ma... See More
Monroe to take the oath of office...
Item #621315
March 08, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1817 Page 2 has an interesting letter from President-elect James Monroe informing the President of the Senate when he will take the oath of office. The letter reads, in part: "...I propose to take the oath which the Constitution prescribes to the President...before he enters on the execution of his office, on Tuesday the 4th inst. at 12 o'c... See More
Baptists in America...
Item #600105
August 16, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 16, 1817 Inside has a full page on the life of: "Dupont De Nemours" who had recently died. He was also father of E. I. duPont De Nemours, who would begin a business dynasty in America. The back page has a chart listing the: "Baptists in the United States" by state (see). Also a chart of the: "Altitudes of Mountains" ... See More
More slaves in Charleston than free whites...
Item #600098
June 21, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, June 21, 1817
* Early Charleston SC South Carolina
* Population - census - slaves
The back page has a brief chart headed: "Charleston" noting the population of the various inhabitants of the city. It notes 5573 white males, 5656 while females, 434 colored free males, 766 colored free females, and 11,515 slaves (see photo).
Si... See More
President Monroe visits Baltimore...
Item #600096
June 07, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 7, 1817
* President James Monroe
Half of the front page has: "A Naval Establishment". Inside includes: "Permanency of the American Union" and an: "Address" to the President from the mayor & city council of Baltimore, followed by the: "Answer of the President" to them, signed: James Monroe. This is c... See More
Importations details... The Delaware Canal...
Item #600093
May 17, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 17, 1817 The front page has: "Robbery of the Mail". Inside has: "The War Tables - Land & Naval Battles in the Late War" "Delaware & Raritan Canal" which takes 4 pages; and much more, including 3 full pages of charts of the: "Aggregate of Importations" (see photos).
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 3/4 ... See More
The Shakers...
Item #600005
March 29, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 29, 1817 Content includes: "law of the United States - An Act to Provide for the Redemption of the Public Debt" signed in type: James Madison. Also: "Legislature of New York - An Act Concerning the Shakers" which is an uncommon item concerning this religious society (see hyperlink).
Also: "Relations with Russia"... See More
Acts of Congress signed by President Madison...
Item #600004
March 22, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, March 22, 1817 Among the items in this issue are: "Laws of the United States - An Act More Effectually to Preserve the Neutral Relations of the United States" signed in type: James Madison, & another "An Act Concerning the Navigation of the United States" also signed by: James Madison. Also: "On Indian Affairs"... See More
Changing the United States flag...
Item #587732
January 16, 1817
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Boston, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1817
* United States flag changing
Page 2 has a brief yet very significant report on the creation of the United States flag, headed: "Star Spangled Banner" and including: "The flag of the United States is to be altered--The stripes are to be reduced permanently to their original number of thirteen; but the stars ... See More
Rewards for deserters.... United States selling land...
Item #583302
May 06, 1817
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Connecticut, May 6, 1817 This newspaper, which features an eagle in the masthead, carries reward notices on the front page for men who had deserted from the 6th U. S. Infantry. Also on the front page is an "act for the relief of the widows and orphans of the officers, seamen and marines who were lost in the United States' brig Epervier...". The backp... See More
Capture of Amelia Island, Florida...
Item #549669
August 09, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 9, 1817 One of the reports in this issue is headed "Florida" and includes: "...says that M'Gregor has issued a quantity of script, made payable by the delivery of lands in Florida to the holders...Accounts from Amelia Island to the 20th ult. inform us that McGregor then remained there organizing & augmenting his forces &... See More
Capture of Amelia Island, Florida...
Item #549564
August 09, 1817
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 9, 1817 One of the reports in this issue is headed "Florida" and includes: "...says that M'Gregor has issued a quantity of script, made payable by the delivery of lands in Florida to the holders...Accounts from Amelia Island to the 20th ult. inform us that McGregor then remained there organizing & augmenting his forces & in se... See More
Item #548903
January 08, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, January 8, 1817
* Hamilton College, Clinton, New York
* Reverend Dr. Azel Backus
Among the page 2 "Deaths" is one that reads: "At his residence at Hamilton College, in New-York State, after a...severe attack of the fever, The Reverend Doctor Backus, President of that Institution....[he] was universally considered...one of the most em... See More
James Monroe...
Item #548509
June 17, 1817
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., June 17, 1817 On page 2 under "The President's Tour" is a report from the Trenton American about the President's visit to Trenton. Also has a report from the Mercantile Advertiser in New-York about the President's arrival there. Includes an address from the mayor, and the President's reply, signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the ... See More
Thomas Hart Benton kills opponent in a duel...
Item #545779
November 05, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, November 5, 1817
* Thomas Hart Benton in a duel
* Kills Charles Lucas
* Andrew Jackson
On page 2 under "Missouri" is a report from St. Louis dated "Sept. 29" that reads in full: "On Saturday last Charles Lucas, Esq. a lawyer, was honorably murdered in this place, by Col. Benton, another lawyer. The quarrel originated in a... See More
Item #544325
June 11, 1817
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, June 11, 1817
* Long Island Navy depot sought
Page 2 has a report stating: "We learn the President...has appointed Com. William Bainbridge, Capt. Samuel Evans, and Capt. Oliver H. Perry, Commissioners (under a resolution of the Senate) to examine and survey this harbour and bay and the eastern entrance into Long-Island Sound, with a view to th... See More
General Winfield Scott...
Item #538222
March 25, 1817
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, March 25, 1817.
* Marriage of General Winfield Scott
Among the Marriages on page 3 is one that says: "In Virginia, Gen. Winfield Scott, of the U.S. army, to Miss Maria D. Mayo". It seems he can win the fair as well as the field.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. Bit of margin dirtiness on the front page, some lite... See More
Timothy Dwight's Death, 1817...
Item #219627
January 14, 1817
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 14, 1817.
* Death of Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President (graduate of both Yale and Harvard)
Page 3 has a brief black-bordered report about the death of Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale-College. Other news of the day with advertisements, First leaf has an irregular one inch hole along the fold, very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise n
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* Death of Timothy Dwight
* Yale University President (graduate of both Yale and Harvard)
Page 3 has a brief black-bordered report about the death of Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale-College. Other news of the day with advertisements, First leaf has an irregular one inch hole along the fold, very small hole in the second leaf, otherwise n
1817 Missouri Lawyer Murder....
Item #213451
November 07, 1817
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., Nov. 7, 1817.
* Thomas Hart Benton
* Missouri Lawyers
* Murder
* 1817 Original News
On pg. 2 under Missouri is a report from St. Louis, stating in part: Charles Lucas, Esq. a lawyer, was honoroubly murdered in that place, by Col. Benton, another lawyer. The quarrel originated in an electioneering canvas..., plus a few other details. Probably th
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* Thomas Hart Benton
* Missouri Lawyers
* Murder
* 1817 Original News
On pg. 2 under Missouri is a report from St. Louis, stating in part: Charles Lucas, Esq. a lawyer, was honoroubly murdered in that place, by Col. Benton, another lawyer. The quarrel originated in an electioneering canvas..., plus a few other details. Probably th
1817 Salem MA - Stolen $100 Notes....
Item #213037
April 15, 1817
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., April 15, 1817.
* $100 Notes Stolen
* Suspect Swallowed Them
* He Was Made To Cast Them Up
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* $100 Notes Stolen
* Suspect Swallowed Them
* He Was Made To Cast Them Up
* 1817 Salem MA
A pg. 3 report from Philadelphia mentions that four persons were arrested on suspicion of stealing eight $100 notes. Says emetics were administered and one of the suspects ...cast up two notes...each one hundred dollars. Other news of the day inclu
A pg. 3 report from Philadelphia mentions that four persons were arrested on suspicion of stealing eight $100 notes. Says emetics were administered and one of the suspects ...cast up two notes...each one hundred dollars. Other news of the day inclu
Yale University...Timothy Dwight Death 1817...
Item #212931
January 21, 1817
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 21, 1817.
* Timothy Dwight Death
* 1817 Yale University
* Hartford Connecticut
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of Rev. Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale College, plus details about his funeral. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered in recognition of his death. Other news of the day includes: "Spanish Patriots" "Latest
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* Timothy Dwight Death
* 1817 Yale University
* Hartford Connecticut
Page 3 has a report announcing the death of Rev. Timothy Dwight, the President of Yale College, plus details about his funeral. Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered in recognition of his death. Other news of the day includes: "Spanish Patriots" "Latest
James Monroe returns to Washington...
Item #207041
September 26, 1817
SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, Sept. 26, 1817 On the front page under "Presidents Return" are details about the reception for President Monroe upon his return to Washington, including the text of a "verbal salutation" from a military officer, plus an address from the mayor, and the Presidents reply, signed in type: James Monroe. In good, untrimmed condition.... See More
Details on emigration to the United States......
Item #203742
August 02, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, August 2, 1817 Over half a page is taken up with: "Emigration - Account of Emigrants from Foreign Countries Arriving in the United States..." which includes a chart of the names of the ships, where from, where arrived at, and the number of passengers. Also: "President's Tour" which includes several addresses to him & his resp... See More
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