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5 issues from Thomas Jefferson's presidency... 1806-1807...
Item #697171
(5) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 A lot of five issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period during the first decade of the 1800s. Multiple shipping ads are present as well. One is from 1806 and four are from 1807. Complete in 4 pages, irregular at the spine but without loss... See More
5 issues from Thomas Jefferson's presidency... 1806-1807...
Item #697170
(5) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 * President Thomas Jefferson administration era
A lot of five issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president. News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period during the first decade of the 1800s. Multiple shipping ads are present as well. One is from 1806 and four are from 1807.&nbs... See More
Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
Item #696279
August 12, 1807
THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson letters
The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington... Will of Ben Franklin...
Item #696277
May 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790
* President George Washington
* Two acts of United States Congress
* Benjamin Franklin's will after death
On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings... See More
Nice on Thomas Jefferson... Letter from Ben Franklin...
Item #695606
September 28, 1816
THE NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington, Sept. 28, 1816 Nearly a full page is taken up with a great biographical article headed: "The Sage of Monticello", Thomas Jefferson.
Also: "Scottish Music" is an article signed by: Benjamin Franklin from 1762. Also: "The Appalachicola Fort' takes most of a page.
A very uncommon title that existed from March 2, 1816 ... See More
Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address... Delivered by Meriwether Lewis...
Item #694441
December 19, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* His 1st State of the Union Address
Beginning at the bottom of the ftpg. 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, and taking over half of page 2, is Jeffe... See More
Secret message of President Jefferson...
Item #693201
August 13, 1810
CONNECTICUT MIRROR, Hartford, Aug. 13, 1810 The front page begins with the report of a secret message, prefaced with: "The following is given to the public as the celebrated secret message of President Jefferson, on the 6th of Dec. 1805, respecting our relations with Spain and France, concerning Louisiana. As one of the important documents of the Jeffersonian period, we have though... See More
Very early from Charleston...
Item #693198
March 29, 1804
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, March 29, 1804 A volume 2 issue of this famous title.
The front page has "An Act" of Congress for: "...the relief of certain military pensioners in the state of South Carolina", signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages and in very nice condition.
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #692954
June 24, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 24, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
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 Jeffer... See More
A letter signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #691041
August 18, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 18, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 2 has a report which includes a list: "...of the states (which) were divided on the question respecting the ratification of the Treaty with Great Britain..." and followed by a list of: "Th
Creation of the Department of the Navy...
Item #689171
June 20, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 20, 1798
* United States Department of the Navy creation
* Thomas Jefferson & John Adams creates
A very significant issue, as the front page contains the Act of Congress which formally established the Department of the Navy.
The United States Navy can trace its history back to 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Contin... See More
From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency...
Item #688881
(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809 A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.
The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you wil... See More
A Thomas Jefferson letter from 1779...
Item #688705
June 07, 1803
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803 Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.
Jefferson responsible for attacks upon Washington & Adams...
Item #688622
November 04, 1802
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1802 Page 2 has a letter which is very critical of Thomas Jefferson, ascribing to him attacks upon Washington and Adams.
The front page has a lengthy ad for the sale of a book: "Life of General Washington..." with much detail.
Four pages, good condition.
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #688310
June 27, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 27, 1797
* Rare 18th century American publication
* 3 runaway slave advertisements
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 o... See More
Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #687999
March 09, 1805
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 15, 1805 A very historic issue as nearly 2 columns on page 2 are taken up with Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address for his second term as President.
It is introduced with: "On the 4th inst. at 12 o'clock Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the Senate of the United States, where his re-election was declared, and the neces... See More
Jefferson's annual message, with mention of Lewis & Clark...
Item #687914
December 11, 1806
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 11, 1806 Beginning on the front page & concluding on patge 2 is the: "President's "Message" communicated to Congress, it being Jefferson's state-of-the-union address to the nation.
Of significance is some fine mention of the Lewis and Clark expedition which appears on the front page: "...The expedition of Messrs. Lewis and ... See More
One of the best issues on the Burr Conspiracy, with Jefferson's famous message to Congress...
Item #687488
January 31, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 31, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Special message to U.S. Congress
* On the Aaron Burr conspiracy
A terrific issue on the Burr Conspiracy, as any number of websites can be found with the full text of this special message to Congress from the President, in which he discloses to them to full details of the conspiracy and his intents to prosecute A... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #686873
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 The front page 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 page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Affair, with Thomas Jefferson intervening. Other reports concerning the troubling... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #686852
June 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1798
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* (2) Acts of Congress
Most of the last column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson. One is for erecting light houses and the other is for purchasing ships. The front page also ... See More
John Adams script signature on the front page...
Item #686819
April 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1798
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Fifth Congress of the United states
Most of the third column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and by the Vice President, Th. Jefferson, concerning the prevention of trade with foreign countries.
Other news of the day... See More
George Washington on a journey...
Item #686779
December 08, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 8, 1790
* President George Washington travels
* Thomas Jefferson & James Madison
A front page "Oration" is delivered at the commencement of the Univ. of Penna "..by Mr. William Bache, grandson of the late Dr. Franklin...".
A page 2 report "From Philadelphia" notes: "We hear that the President of the United Stat... See More
Speech signed by John Hancock... Vermont joins the Union...
Item #686732
January 29, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1791
* John Hancock signed speech
* Vermont statehood - joins union
Over half of page 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with the "Speech" of the governor of Massachusetts which is signed in type: JOHN HANCOCK. It is rare to find newspapers with documents signed by Hancock.
Page 3 has a report noting: "This day the Hon. Aaron ... See More
Washington Act of Congress on the front page... President's image not to be on the coins...
Item #686711
April 07, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1792 Near half of the front page is taken up with an: "Act to Provide for the Settlement of the Claims of Widows and Orphans barred by the Limitations heretofore Established & to Regulate the Claims to Invalid Pensions" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Th. Jefferson.
Page 2... See More
Six script signatures by President John Adams...
Item #686204
April 25, 1801
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1801 The front page contains six 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.
Four pages, minor nice to a black leaf margin, nice condition.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson - script type signatures...
Item #686175
April 03, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 3, 1799
* President John Adams
* VP Thomas Jefferson
The front page contains two lengthy Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson. Nice to have this famous duo together on the front page. Very displayable.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, good condition.... See More
Signed in script type by President George Washington...
Item #686160
May 19, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 19, 1792
* President George Washington
* Act of Congress signed in type
The entire front page and a part of page 2 are taken up with: "An ACT for Raising a farther sum of Money for the Protection of the Frontiers, & for other Purposes Therein Mentioned" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by T... See More
George Washington... Preventing Louis XVI from cutting his throat...
Item #686154
March 20, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 20, 1793
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The entire first column on the front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "An Act for Enrolling & Licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the Coasting trade & fisheries & for regulating the same" (concluded from a previous issue) which on page 2 is signed in... See More
Significant Act of Congress in response to the Whiskey Rebellion...
Item #686153
July 09, 1794
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, HARTFORD, June 23, 1794 Half of page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress: "An ACT Making Further Provision for Securing and Collecting the Duties on foreign and Domestic Distilled Spirits, Stills, Wines and Teas." At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President; Go. Washington,
This Act of Congress was notable to the troubling Whiskey Rebellion i... See More
Act of Congress signed by Adams & Jefferson...
Item #686137
November 09, 1797
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Nov. 9, 1797 The entire front page and a good portion of page 3 are taken up with: "AN ACT Laying Duties on Stamped Vellum, Parchment and Paper" which is signed in type at its conclusion by John Adams, President, and Thomas Jefferson, Vice President.
Four pages, a very handsome issue as it was never bound nor trimmed with wide margins, slight ... See More
Six John Adams signatures on the front page... Formalizing the American Cockade...
Item #686136
July 07, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 7, 1798 A very nice issue for display, as fully half of the front page is taken up with not one or two but six Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President; John Adams. In addition to the Adams signatures, each is also signed in block Thomas Jefferson type by the Vice President. Plus there are two more of each on page 2 as well.
Also of ... See More
The historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #686121
August 16, 1790
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Aug. 16, 1790
* Funding Act of 1790
Taking two-thirds of the front page and half 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 was the very historic Funding Act of 1790 which was passed on August 4, 1790 by the United States Congress t... See More
Signed by Adams and Jefferson...
Item #686119
July 31, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 31, 1799
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
The front page has most of a column taken up with a continued Act of congress signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson. This is followed by another very lengthy Act of Congress carrying over to page 2 where it is signed in script type by: John Adams.
Four pages,... See More
Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #686108
July 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 7, 1790
* President George Washington
* Two Acts of U.S. Congress
Most of the middle column on page 2 is taken up with three Acts of Congress, all headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and each signed in type by: George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.
Most of page 2 is taken up with reports from congress. Page 3 ha... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams...
Item #686073
April 02, 1791
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 2, 1791
* President George Washington
* Two Acts of U.S. Congress
The front page has reporting on: "The Bank Bill under Consideration". The back page has two Acts of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in block type by: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. The bkpg. also has an ... See More
Congressmen sworn in & Congress begins...
Item #686051
April 15, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Apr. 15, 1789
* 1st United States Congress begins
* Congressmen & speaker are sworn in
A terrific issue on the very first days of work for the new federal Congress.
See the photo for the page 2 report from New York mentioning that the Speaker & other members of the House are sworn into office, with a printing of a portion of their o... See More
Terrific issue on the Jefferson/Callender situation...
Item #685609
October 26, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Oct. 26, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Page 2 begins with a very lengthy editorial which includes: "The business of the late election had diverted our attention from various objects, and the execrable wretch Ca... See More
Scathing comments about Callender...
Item #685598
September 01, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Sept. 1, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
This is a significant issue on the James Calendar/Thomas Jefferson controversy (see information at the bottom). After having been denied a lucrative federal position by Jeffers... See More
On Jefferson paying Callender's fine...
Item #685587
August 23, 1802
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Frankford, Aug. 23, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
Note that this issue was published in nearby Frankford to escape the Yellow Fever epidemic in Philadelphia.
Page 2 has an interesting 2 column comparison of "Callender versus Callender" as reported in the Richmond Recorder, headed: "The Recorder is 'a paper' sa... See More
Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr...
Item #685226
February 06, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 6, 1802
* Thomas Jefferson & Aaron Burr
The top of the front page has a "Resolution" signed in type by the Vice President: Aaron Burr, and in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson. The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with reports from the "National Legislature".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.... See More
Confirming the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #685041
July 02, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, July 2, 1803 The front page has: "TWO MILLIONS!!! An Act Making Further Provision for the Expenses attending the intercourse Between the U.S. and Foreign Nations" which is signed in type by he President: Th. Jefferson.
Inside has no fewer than two reports concerning confirmation of the Louisiana Purchase from France with 3 dispatches datelined from Paris including... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #685039
July 23, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 23, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
* Signed by U.S. & France ministers
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispa... See More
Complaints by those in New Orleans over Spain's abusive actions there...
Item #684532
March 17, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, March 17, 1803 Page 2 has a letter: "From New Orleans, Jan. 26, 1803" which mentions in part: "The Americans in this place, who are principally of the Jeffersonian sect, are completely mortified and astonished. They expected before this to have seen the city of New Orleans garrisoned by Kentucky men..." with complains against Jefferson and his inaction con... See More
Official report that the Louisiana Purchase treaty has been concluded...
Item #684523
July 25, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803
* The Louisiana Purchase Treaty
Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain ... See More
Adams's inauguration: the peaceful transfer of power...
Item #682538
March 13, 1797
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, March 13, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
A very historic issue as it reports the true test of the great American republic: the peaceful transfer of power.
Page 2 has a report noting in part: "On Saturday at twelve o'clock...soon after his election, JOHN ADAMS as President of the United States attended in the Chamber of th... See More
Cabinet positions in Washington's new government include John Jay as first Chief Justice...
Item #682219
November 01, 1789
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1789 Near the back is a report headed: "America" which details the power of the Executive Dept. of the new federal government, including: "The Executive Power, which forms one of the branches of ours new Government...to fill the different departments are appointed as follows: Mr. Jefferson, Secretary of State; General Knox, Secre... See More
William Cobbett's famous newspaper...
Item #681382
March 05, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 5, 1798
* Rare 18th century American publication
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 Jeffer... See More
President Jefferson offers pardon for military deserters...
Item #680580
October 19, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson pardons
* United States Army deserters
The ftpg. has much on the continued High Treason trial of Aaron Burr & 2 others. Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President concerning those: "...who have deserted from the army of the United States...has become sensible of their offense &am... See More
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...
Item #677516
May 27, 1797
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 27, 1797 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with a speech prefaced with: "Yesterday...the senate...waited on the President...at his house, when the Vice-President presented the following answer to his address to both houses, at the opening of the session:" The address begins: "Sir, The senate of the United States request you ... See More
Details on the Presidential election of 1796...
Item #677066
February 22, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 22, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 2 has a report from the "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" concerning the process for tallying votes for President & Vice President: "...that the two Houses shall assemble in the chamber of the House of Represen... See More
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