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William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #680006
May 29, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, May 29, 1797
* Rare 18th century American title
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-... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #679514
June 22, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 22, 1797 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. The first issue ap... See More
Great on the inauguration of the President & Vice President...
Item #676796
March 01, 1797
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1797 The most notable report is near the back being a fine account of the: "Presidential Inauguration" with good derail. This is followed by: "Speech" being John Adams's inaugural address taking nearly 3 pages.
This is followed by: "After concluding his speech, the President descended from his seat to receiv... See More
William Cowper poem - the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Item #673633
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3, under the heading: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE", has the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem, "The Morning Dream" (shown in this issue simply as "A Dream"). Also present is a letter Alexander Petion, the 1st President of Hayti, to the "men of color" ... See More
Benjamin Rush listed as University of Pennsylvania Trustee...
Item #673586
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, April 30, 1807 * Rare Benjamin Rush mention
Page 4 of this issue has: "UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA", followed by a listing of all the universities Trustees including, "Benjamin Rush M.D. Professor of theory and practice of Phisick, and of Clinical Medicine".
Complete in 4 pages, some rubbing and damp... 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
Letters from Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon...
Item #673165
March 18, 1808
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, March 18, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a letter to Congress from the President concerning the batteries & public buildings at New Orleans, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Also a lengthy ftpg. report on the: "Constitution of the Kingdom of Westphalia" signed: Napoleon.
Four pages, various damp staining and fox... See More
Adams signs three Acts of Congress...
Item #672721
November 01, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1800
* President John Adams
* Three Acts of Congress
The front page has three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has a report on the: "President's Birth-Day".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor archival mend inside, good condit... See More
Adams signs two Acts of Congress... Stirring letter by Patrick Henry...
Item #672720
November 05, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 5, 1800
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* re. the death of Patrick Henry
The front page has two Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson.
Also on the ftpg. is; "The Legacy of Another Dead Patriot of Virginia" beginning: "The following letter from... 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
Jefferson an Infidel?
Item #672121
November 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, November 2, 1802
* Criticism of Thomas Jefferson
* Harry Croswell - Federalist Party
Pages 2 & 3 contain an article: "To The People" by the publisher, Harry Croswell, a staunch critic of Thomas Jefferson. This article does much to defend his statement: "That Mr. Jefferson in an Infidel...That he would b... See More
Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State...
Item #671962
February 08, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Secretary of State" which includes a letter signed by him in type: Tho. Jefferson.
Other news of the day & a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, some scattered foxing, good condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson... Indian troubles on the frontier...
Item #670749
March 17, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 17, 1791
* Nice 18th century American publication
Beginning on the ftpg. & take part of page 2 is the continued: "Report of the Secretary of State on the Subject of the Cod & Whale Fisheries" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has another letter signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, plus a letter from W... See More
William Cobbett's famous 18th century newspaper...
Item #670671
June 19, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 19, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* 4 runaway slave advertisements (lightly inked)
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 ... See More
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. T... See More
Appropriations for the U.S. Mint...
Item #669121
May 01, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 1, 1793
* United States Mint
* George Washington
Taking the entire first column of the front page is: "An Act Making Certain Appropriations therein mentioned".
Included are appropriation: "...For purchasing two lots of ground, with the buildings thereon, and for erecting other buildings, and purchasing sundry materials and necessaries f... See More
Act of Congress signed by Washington & others...
Item #669113
April 06, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 6, 1793
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a lengthy Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes" signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.
Inside has content on... See More
Concerning the XYZ Affair... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #668900
March 06, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 6, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning XYZ Affair with France that would lead to the Quasi War. It includes several letters relating to the situation, one signed by the 3 American commissioners: Pinckney, Marshall, and Gerry.
This was William Cobbett's important and contr... See More
Praising George Washington... William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #668897
March 16, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 16, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
Page 3 has: "General Washington" which is a lengthy letter from an Englishman: "To George Washington, Esq. Of Mount Vernon, in Fairfax County, Virginia" praising his virtues despite their being enemies at war not long before. Some fine reading.
This was William Cobbett... 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
Jefferson is president of the American Philosophical Society...
Item #668762
January 09, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.
Page 2 has a report of the American Philosophical Society listing its officers, and noting: "President: Thomas Jefferson". Page 2 also has a letter signed by: Buonaparte headed: "Army Of Italy" and giv... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
Item #668739
December 20, 1796
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Dec. 20, 1796 A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress. Pate 3 ha... See More
A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...
Item #668735
November 18, 1796
GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Nov. 18, 1796
* Rare 18th century American publication
A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer", which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.
Pag... See More
Jefferson acknowledges troops raised for the militia...
Item #668136
November 04, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 4, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has a letter from the "Washington County Militia" or Pennsylvanian concerning troops raised for the militia, followed by a note of thanks from the President, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Pages 2 & 3 contain a very lengthy: "Portrait Of Aaron Burr, No. 1" of what must ha... See More
Two front page Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #668134
February 20, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
The first column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, archival repair at the top of the blank spine, nice condition.
Five front page Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #668133
February 13, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
Half of the front page is taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is for the erection of light houses, and another for surveying the coasts of the U.S.
Four pages, nice condition.
Thomas Jefferson... The Burr Conspiracy...
Item #668132
February 09, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
Over half of the front page is "An Act" of Congress concerning circuit & district courts in North Carolina.
Page 2 has a note to Congress concerning a situation with France, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Both pages 2 & 3 has various letters concerning the Burr Conspiracy.
Four pages, nice c... See More
Some great content on the Burr Conspiracy...
Item #668131
January 28, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
The ftpg. has a notable Proclamation signed by William Claiborne, gov. of the Louisiana Territory, concerning the Burr Conspiracy. It begins: "Whereas I have received information that certain persons are combining & confederating in a traitorous project to subvert the authority of the government of th... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation requiring British ships to leave...
Item #667652
July 15, 1807
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, July 15, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.
It relates to the ongoing troubles in Europe and America's situation & specifies that: "...all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of Great Britain, now within t... See More
President Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #667581
December 21, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 21, 1801 Taking over half of the front page and a portion of page 2 is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, prefaced with a note stating that it was delivered to each House by Mr. Lewis (of Lewis & Clark fame), Secretary to the President.
What follows is Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address in which he reviews the events of... See More
Jefferson's response upon being notified of being elected President...
Item #667545
March 11, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801 Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg le... See More
Troubles with the First Barbary War...
Item #667521
December 16, 1803
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 16, 1803 Although page 2 begins with a report from the Senate on the new mode for electing a President & Vice President (see), the prime content might be the various reports relating to the troubles that were the Barbary War. Included is a letter to Congress relating to this as well, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, loss to an upper corner p... 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
Three Acts of Congress, one providing support for the U.S. Navy...
Item #667508
March 31, 1803
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 31, 1803
* Thomas Jefferson
* Acts of Congress
* United States Navy
Page 2 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with 33 Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, and the Vice President: Aaron Burr. One is for; "Making an Appropriation for the Support of the Navy of the United States...".
Page 3 has a letter signed: Th. ... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #667486
October 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston Oct. 26, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* re. Louisiana Purchase
Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "MESSAGE" of Thomas Jefferson to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address signed by him in italic type: Th. Jefferson.
Not surprisingly, most of Jefferson's address i... See More
Jefferson and the Embargo...
Item #667478
December 22, 1813
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 22, 1813 Page 3 has a bit fro a Jefferson letter, datelines at Monticello, noting in part: "No man on earth has a stronger detestation than myself of the unprincipled Tyrant who is deluging the continent of Europe with blood...", presumably about Napoleon Bonaparte.
Pg. 2 also has a lengthy editorial against the: "Emba... See More
Jefferson's state-of-the-Union address to the Congress...
Item #667474
December 18, 1801
NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 18, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" being Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address.
Interesting that it was not delivered in person but rather was distributed in paper form to members of Congress, with the address prefaced by a letter fro... See More
Creating the West Point Military Academy...
Item #667465
April 10, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 10, 1802
* United States Military Academy established
* West Point, Orange County, New York
Over half of the front page is taken up with the historic printing of: "An Act Fixing the Military Peace Establishment of the United States" which is signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson, and in block type by Aaron Burr & Nathanie... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the judiciary in 1776...
Item #667464
May 10, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 10, 1803 Page 2 has a nice items reflecting up a letter signed by: Th. Jefferson from 1776 concerning the judiciary.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches foxing & minor wear at the margins.
Jefferson on navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #667461
August 13, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Mississippi River Navigation
Page 2 has a letter of reply from the President to the state of Ohio concerning issues relating to the navigation of the Mississippi River. It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Mention of a ship Hannah: "...seized...at Wilmington, N.C. for having received on board 7 negro... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the situation in Europe...
Item #667415
May 04, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1803 The top of the front page has a letter from the President relating to America keeping out of the troubling affairs in Europe, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.
Jefferson's letter concerning the military situation...
Item #667414
April 23, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 23, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a letter signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning the military situation.
Four pages, good condition.
Jefferson on selling land in D.C. to pay the debts...
Item #667411
January 26, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 26, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Washington D.C. land sale
Page 2 has an interesting letter to Congress from the President concerning the city of Washington, more specifically the money that is due to Maryland and the measured sale of land in the city to meet it debts, etc. It is signed in type: Thos. Jefferson.
Four pages, a piece from the spine d... See More
Jefferson suggests raising additional forces...
Item #667404
March 01, 1808
NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 1, 1808 Page 2 has a message from the President to Congress, with his concern about rising tensions in Europe which may affect America, and with thoughts of raising additional military forces. Signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some creases, good condition.
An engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...
Item #667353
September 10, 1808
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808 Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.
Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.
Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More
A book is dedicated to President Jefferson, with his response...
Item #667352
May 15, 1805
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 15, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has a letter signed in type by: Th. Jefferson, concerning a recent book themed on science being dedicated to him.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #667350
March 15, 1805
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 15, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Inauguration - inaugural address
An historic issue as page 2 begins with: "Inaugural Speech" of Thomas Jefferson's 2nd term, with a prefacing paragraph: "On the 4th instant at 4 o'clock, Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the Senate of the United States, where his re-election was ... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #667349
July 08, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars
Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of ... See More
Jefferson's last state-of-the-union address...
Item #667348
November 15, 1808
THE REPERTORY, Boston, Nov. 15, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last State of the Union Address
Close to half of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is Jefferson's last annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun with Washington and which continues to this day.
Rather than delivered orally, Jefferson chose to present his Address in ... See More
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