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Capture of Pensacola Florida, during the Seminole War...
Item #677921
July 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 25, 1818 The prime content is a detailed report of the capture of Pensacola, Florida during the Seminole Indian war. American forces were led by Andrew Jackson who felt Pensacola was being used by the Seminoles for strikes against America.
Also a very lengthy & detailed report on the death and funeral of General Richard Montgomery.
Sixteen pa... See More
Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin...
Item #674102
May 23, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 1818
* Inventor Eli Whitney
* Cotton Gin invention
An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton. To pick that quality by hand...before his invention... See More
Indian troubles in Georgia... Buonaparte...
Item #673103
May 22, 1818
NEW YORK SPECTATOR, May 22, 1818 Page 2 has various reports from Europe with some content concerning Bonaparte, including comments on his exile at St. Helena. Also: "Voyage to the North Pole". Pg. 4 has nearly a full column concerning: "Destruction of the Chehaw Village" in Georgia, and another report: "Expedition Against the Chehaws" Indians.
Four pages, nice ... See More
Changing the American Flag in 1818...
Item #666100
January 24, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, January 24, 1818
Featured in this issue is report on the talks re: changing the American flag.
News of the day from through both the United States and the world is found throughout.
Complete in 16 pages and in overall nice condition. See images for details.
Early article on horse racing in America...
Item #665930
July 04, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 4, 1818 The front page has not only an unusually lengthy article headed: "Horse-Racing" but a very early one as well, as horse racing in the States did not become popular until many years later.
Four pages, several foxing spots, generally nice condition.
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #665929
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818
* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
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* Building St. Louis, Missouri
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that: "...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April...", and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a b
The execution of James Hamilton...
Item #665926
November 14, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1818 The front page has: "Execution of Hamilton" from Albany, which notes at the beginning: "On Thursday James Hamilton was executed in this city for the murder of Major Birdsall last summer...his fate excited much sympathy, and his execution was witnessed by more than 1000 people...".
Shortly before his execution Hamilton wrote his f... See More
Isaiah Thomas is President of the AAS... Battle with the Indians...
Item #665924
November 04, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 4, 1818 Page 2 has a report headed: "Antiquarian Society" which notes that Isaiah Thomas was elected President. Other officers noted s well.
This is the American Antiquarian Society in Worcester.
The ftpg. has: "More Bloodshed" concerning a battle with the Indians in the Alabama Territory.
Four pages, various foxing and some damp staini... See More
Surgical instruments advertisement includes a saw...
Item #665923
February 28, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 28, 1818 "Notice To Surgeons" on page 3 is an ad for a business that sells surgical instruments. The ad includes a woodcut of an ominous-looking saw, used for surgery.
Much of pages 1 & 2 are taken up with various Acts of the Mass. legislature, one is: "An Act Regulating the Practice of Physic and Surgery".
Four pages, good condition... See More
Trumbull's Declaration of Independence... Slave importation prohibited...
Item #665674
November 11, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 11, 1818
* John Trumbell's "Declaration of Independence"
* Law prohibiting slaves leaving the state
A page 2 report begins: "The Legislature of New Jersey...passed an act last Thursday, prohibiting the exportation of slaves or servants of colour out of that State. It makes it penal in the sum of 2000 dollars, or imprisonmen
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* John Trumbell's "Declaration of Independence"
* Law prohibiting slaves leaving the state
A page 2 report begins: "The Legislature of New Jersey...passed an act last Thursday, prohibiting the exportation of slaves or servants of colour out of that State. It makes it penal in the sum of 2000 dollars, or imprisonmen
Very early guitar advertisement... Gaines fights the Indians...
Item #665090
January 31, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1818 The back page a rather small ad with a small heading: "GUITAR" reading: "For sale cheap--a new, elegant and superior toned English Guitar, together with instruction book, strings, etc. Inquire at the Centinel Counting Room".
Have you ever seen an earlier ad for a guitar?
The ftpg. has: "Indian War" being a lengthy repo... See More
Illinois joins the Union as the 21st state...
Item #665089
December 12, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1818
* Illinois statehood
The front page has a rather inconspicuous report headed: Journal of 15th Congress" noting in part: "...Messrs. Hunter of R.I. and Edwards and Thomas took their seats this day. The two latter represent the new State of Illinois, the law to admit which into the Union has been signed by the President...The Union is n... See More
Slave ships arrive at Galveston... A Proclamation by the President...
Item #657925
August 08, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 8, 1818 Page 6 has: "General Jackson's Campaign" which lists the number of: "...The Indians inhabiting the country lying between Georgia & the Mississippi river..." totaling 11,000 warriors. It notes: "This force, if embodied and hostile, would e serious enemy to the United States...".
The bkpg. has: "A P... See More
Capture of Pensacola, Florida... Five Declaration signers still living...
Item #654960
July 11, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 11, 1818 The ftpg. begins with: "Declaration of Independence" reporting on celebrations of the 4th of July & beginning: "Forty-two years have past since this great paper was signed..." and noting the 5 signers still living.
Inside has: "Indian War" concerning the capture of Pensacola during the Seminole War ... See More
James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle...
Item #654178
July 18, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 18, 1818 Of importance is the multi-page printing of former President James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle.
The Wiley Online Library, in regards to this lengthy address, states the following: "James Madison's 1818 Address to the Albemarle Agricultural Society offers new insight into the diverse historiog... See More
Death of General George Rogers Clark...
Item #650819
March 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 14, 1818 The back page has a short but historic item: "A great man has fallen--Gen. George Rogers Clark died at Locusts Grove, in Kentucky...in the 66th year of his age. He was considered as the father of the western country..." (see photo).
Much other news of the day including a great deal on politics. Complete in 16 pages, measures 6 ... See More
Creating many cities in the Midwest... Liberating slaves...
Item #649984
July 04, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 4, 1818
* Western emigration
* Emancipation of slaves
A great issue on the beginnings of some notable cities in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois with an article headed: "The Public Lands" beginning: "...I proceed in this letter to give a brief account of the several land offices now in operation for the sale of the public lands in the sta... See More
Daniel Boone is not dead... Andrew Jackson & the Seminole Indian War...
Item #649044
December 26, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 26, 1818 The first 13 pages are taken up with continued reporting on the: "Seminole War" and includes a wealth of letters and documents including 6 signed in type by: Andrew Jackson.
About one-third of the back page is taken up with an item with a small head: "Col. Boone" which notes in part: "The account of col. D. B... See More
Formalizing the United States flag as new states join the Union...
Item #648728
April 25, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 25, 1818 A very historic issue as an inside page has a nice article headed: "Flag of the United States" which references the recent Act of Congress which provides that: "...from & after the fourth day of July next the flag of the United States shall be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, and that the union shal... See More
The diminishing American Indian... States to join the Union...
Item #647605
November 14, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 14, 1818 The first 3 ages contains a very interesting article on the American Indians, titled; "The American Aborigines" and beginning: "This people is rapidly passing away. Treaty after treaty & cession after cession, curtains the extent of their domain. The wild animals of the forest, on which they mainly depended for food, ret... See More
Monroe's state-of-the-union address...
Item #647604
November 21, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1818 Inside has 6 pages of detailed charts on the various imports into the United States. Further on is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Monroe. This address takes nearly 4 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, in general very good condit... See More
Trouble with the Creek Indians... Battle of Baltimore...
Item #642666
February 07, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 7, 1818 Included is a letter from Sept. 17, 1814 concerning the War of 1812 and Battle of Baltimore, signed: James Monroe. Also: "Indian News--Official" includes a letter from General Mitchell, the agent of Indian Affairs, from the Creek Indian Agency in Georgia concerning troubles with the Indians. This is followed by 3 other letters... See More
Formalizing the United States flag... One new star for each new state...
Item #628430
May 09, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 9, 1818
* United States Flag revision
The last two pages contain a rather inconspicuous yet very historic report from Congress, being a printing of: "An Act to Establish the flag of the United States" with the text including in part: "...the flag of the United States be thirteen horizontal stripes, alternate red and white, that ... See More
Early expedition to the Yellowstone...
Item #625194
December 29, 1818
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 29, 1818 The middle of the front page has an interesting article: "Of The Yellow Stone Expedition" "Extract of a Letter dated Martin Cantonment, 380 Miles up the Missouri River...from an Officer of the Yellow Stone River Expedition to a Gentleman in St. Louis". The letter has some fascinating first-hand reporting on this earl... See More
Formalizing the United States flag as new states join the Union...
Item #548749
April 25, 1818
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, April 25, 1818
* Design of the United States flag
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century. As noted in Wikipedia:
"Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into ... See More
President James Monroe....
Item #538704
June 11, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, June 11, 1818.
* President James Monroe
* Early 19th century original
On the front page under The Presidents Tour is a letter from the mayor of Annapolis to the President, followed by a gracious reply, signed in type: James Monroe.
Other news of the day with several advertisements. Some lite foxing, but none in this content, otherwise in ... See More
Early Pittsburgh... Smithfield Street Bridge opens...
Item #538699
December 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, December 21, 1818
* Very early Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
* Smithfield Street Bridge
A page 2 report says:
* "A splendid Bridge has been erected over the Monongahela, near Pittsburg. On the first day of its being opened for passengers, the flooring was covered with several thousands delighted inhabitants of Pittsburg. This was the Monongahela Brid... See More
God's hand of judgement?
Item #222711
October 17, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 17, 1818.
* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
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* Early 18th century view of breaking the Sabbath...
A front page report from Buffalo says that a sailboat returning from a party of pleasure overturned Sunday and a young man drowned, although his four companions survived. Concludes by stating: "An extraordinary fatality appears to attend Sabbath-breakers." A pg. 2 item says:
Early St. Louis in 1818...
Item #219636
October 10, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 10, 1818.
* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a bit more. Anot
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* Early St. Louis Missouri growth
A pg. 2 report from Missouri datelined St. Louis says that ...three millions of bricks...have been laid here since...April..., and that there is a printing office and two banks there, it is situated near rich lead runs, enjoys a great commerce with the Indians, has a population of 2000 and a bit more. Anot
Giant Sawfish
Item #219553
September 19, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 19, 1818.
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
* Giant Sawfish Caught
* North Carolina
Pg. 2 has a report: A Saw Fish 13 feet 4 inches, with a saw of 28 teeth on each side, and upwards of 3 feet long, has been taken in one of the sounds in North Carolina, skinned and preserved. Other news of the day includes: "Exchange of Prisoners", "Connecticut Convention", and mor
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1818 Hartford CT.....
Item #217761
June 09, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 9, 1818
* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice condition.
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* Nice eagle masthead
* 1818 Hartford Connecticut CT
* President James Monroe
The front page has five Acts and three declarations each signed in type: James Monroe. Other news of the day with several interesting advertisements. Some staining in one of the declarations, some foxing spots, otherwise in nice condition.
James Monroe Land Sales in 1818....
Item #217403
June 30, 1818
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 30, 1818.
* James Monroe public land sales notices
* Hartford, Connecticut 1818
On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
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* James Monroe public land sales notices
* Hartford, Connecticut 1818
On the front page under a small woodcut of an eagle and shield are five separate Acts plus three notices for the sale of public lands, each signed in type: James Monroe. Another act and notice on pg. 4 are also signed in type by Monroe. Other news of the day inclu
1818 Northwest Expedition
Item #213486
December 01, 1818
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 1, 1818.
* Northwest Expedition
* Ship Isabella
* 1818
* Northwest Expedition
* Ship Isabella
* 1818
On page 3 under Northern Expedition is a very detailed letter from an officer aboard the ship Isabella, employed in the North-West Expedition. Mentions Wygatt Island, Greenland, Four Island Point, Disko, Riskoll, Woman Islands, Black Hook, and Sandersons Hope. Much about the weather c
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Beautiful masthead in a rare title...
Item #211972
THE SUSQUEHANNAH CENTINEL, Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, 1818 This is a quite rare title of a newspaper which lasted for less than 2 1/2 years, and the very first newspaper in the small town of Montrose. Of particular interest is the very ornate & handsome masthead which features a nicely engraved heraldic eagle above which is a star-studded arch (see photo) with "Cent... See More
General Andrew Jackson...Indian Battles...
Item #201379
May 21, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, May 21, 1818.
On pg. 2 under "Domestic" and "Of The Indian War" is an "intelligence" report from an officer about the operations of General Jackson. Mentions the conflagration of the Indian town Missiskauki and that Jackson "..proceeded to St. Marks--the Spanish garrison surrendered...and [he] had arrived at Pensacola.." The rep... See More
1818 Alexander Arbuthnot Court Martial..
Item #200019
December 15, 1818
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM & COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 15, 1818 On the ftpg. under "Arbuthnot" are the charges and specifications pertaining to Alexander Arbuthots court martial ordered by Andrew Jackson. Rubbing and some lite dirtiness does not affect this report.
Niagara Falls...
Item #152875
September 05, 1818
BOSTON COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Sept. 7, 1818 Pg. 2 has a brief item: "Falls of Niagara" noting: "The Projection called Table Rock, has...fallen in....the rock broke in pieces...and disclosed a great number of crystalline substances...". Also word that the "...elegant steam-boat Walk-in-the-Water will be ready for sailing this week...".
Small piece missing at the bo... See More
Very early advertisement for a guitar...
Item #151073
January 31, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1818 This issue contains on the back page a rather small, classified-type ad with a small heading: "GUITAR" with the text of the ad reading: "For sale cheap--a new, elegant and superior toned English Guitar, together with instruction book, strings, etc. Inquire at the Centinel Counting Room".
Have you ever seen an earlier ad for a gui... See More
About events at New York City Hall...
Item #153083
THE NEW YORK CITY-HALL RECORDER, 1818 A small-size publication primarily dealing with legal matters involving city hall.Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific date but will have the format as shown.
Measures 6 by 9 inches and contains about 40 pages.
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