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Six letters signed by President John Adams...
Item #679570
May 26, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 26, 1798 A nice issue for display as the front page contains not just one but six letters, each signed in type by the president: JOHN ADAMS. There are two more letters signed by Adams on page 2.
These letters are in response to letters sent to him by people or groups in Lancaster & Harrisburg, Penna., and also Burlington & Bridgetown, N.J., and ... See More
Creation of the United States Marine Corps, from the city where it happened...
Item #677239
July 14, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, July 14, 1792 A very historic issue on the history of the United States military. Specifically, it contains the Act of Congress formally creating the Marine Corps.
Taking an entire column on page 2, and headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, is: "AN ACT For Establishing and Organizing a Marine Corps" signed i... See More
Paul Revere, Masonic Grand Master... Frigate Constitution to be launched...
Item #676972
September 09, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 9, 1797 The top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Grand Lodge" of the Masons, including an engraving of the Masonic seal, with the notice signed in type: Paul Revere, Grand Master".
Page 2 has a brief yet notable item datelined "Navy Yard, Boston" noting: "The constructor has the honor to inform his fellow citizens,... 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
John Adams and the Bank of the United States...
Item #676384
July 21, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 21, 1798 The front page has half a column take up with: "An Act to Punish Frauds committed on the Bank of the United States" signed in script type: John Adams.
Page 2 has a document headed: "John Adams, President of the United States of America: To All Whom It May Concern" which is signed by him in script type: John Adams.
Four pages, mi... See More
The Jefferson/Callender situation...
Item #675069
September 30, 1802
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 30, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James Callender squabble
One of the more decorative mastheads of the early 19th century.
Over a full column of the front page is taken up with: "Callender's Fine"...Of The Facts" concerning Thomas Jefferson pardoning the charges against James Callender, a one-time ally of Jefferson in ... 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
President James Monroe dies on the 4th of July...
Item #673074
July 23, 1831
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 23, 1831
* President James Monroe
* 4th of July death
An inside pg. has: "Death Of James Monroe--Fifth President of the United States" and still in the heading is printed: "At the house of his son-in law, Samuel L. Gouverneur, esq. New York at half past 3 o'clock P.M. July 4, 1831."
What follows is a lengthy "B... See More
John Adams & Congress on the new home of the national government...
Item #672724
December 10, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1800 The front page has: "The President's Reply" to Congress which mentions the new city for the nation's capital: "...Here may the youth of this extensive country for ever look up without disappointment...". This is followed by the answer of the House to the President mentioning in part: "...The final establishment ... 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
Adams arrives in the nation's new capital...
Item #672712
June 21, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 21, 1800
* President John Adams
* New U.S. capital welcome
The front page has a letter from the residents of the City of Washington to the President welcoming him to the new capital of the nation, followed by his answer: "To the Inhabitants of the City of Washington" thanking them, signed in type: John Adams.
Page 2 begins with an item 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
Very displayable... Four George Washington script signatures...
Item #671145
March 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796
* President George Washington - John Adams
* Four Acts of Congress signed in type
The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams.
One of the Acts is: "...for allowing compensa... See More
A hereditary presidency? Selling land in the Northwest territory...
Item #669557
November 02, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 2, 1796 The back page contains an article which begins: "John Adams has said...that as Mr. Washington had no children, the Presidency should be made hereditary in the family of Lund Washington [distant cousin of G. W.]...".
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
... See More
The back page also has an ad concerning the sale of land "...in the territory northwest
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
Washington's last Act of Congress?
Item #669096
May 24, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 24, 1797
* Last act of congress ?
Page 3 has an Act of Congress, repealing in part the: "Act Concerning Duties on Spirits Distilled within the U.S..." with more, signed in type by the President: George Washington. This was likely his last document signed as president, March 3, as Adams was inaugurated March 4.
Page 3 a... See More
Adams replies to Pennsylvania...
Item #669009
December 23, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 23, 1798 Page 3 has an: "Address to John Adams, President of the United States" from the Assembly of Pennsylvania, on his work as President. This is followed by the President's "Reply" signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, various foxing, more so to an upper quadrant, some margin wear, good condition... See More
Adams responds to the House's address on the state-of-the-union...
Item #669002
December 13, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 13, 1798
* President John Adams - annual address
* State of the Union Address response
Page 3 has the response of the House of Representatives to the President's state-of-the-union address recently delivered, followed by his: "Answer' signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, some foxing, nice condition.... See More
Responses from the President, John Adams...
Item #668962
October 15, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Oct. 15, 1798 Page 2 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Kanhawa County, with the response signed: John Adams. Also an address from the grand jurors of Hampshire County to the President, with the response signed: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.
John Adams responds to the grand jury in Maine...
Item #668955
September 27, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 27, 1798 Page 3 has an address to the President by the grand jury of the district of Maine (then part of Mass.) concerning the on-going troubles with France, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: John Adams.
An interesting report: "There are now in the United States seven Universities, sixteen Colleges, and sixty Aca... See More
Beating Obamacare by 212 years...
Item #668954
September 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 contains the full text of: "An Act for the Relief of Sick and Disabled Seamen" which was signed into law on July 16, 1798 with the signature of the President: John Adams.
This Act of Congress authorized the deduction of 20 cents per month from the wages of seamen for the sole purpose of ... See More
President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...
Item #668944
August 29, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 29, 1798
* President John Adams letter
Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing inside, good condition.
Frigate Constellation protecting our shores...
Item #668935
August 01, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 1, 1798 Page 2 has: "Constellation Frigate, Or, Notice for French Pirates" which has: "The U.S. frigate Constellation...is now off our bar...to cruise along our southern coast for the protection of the American trade & the punishment of French insolence...".
Also a letter to the President from officers at Salisbu... See More
Sign up to join Washington in the military...
Item #668932
July 30, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 30, 1798
* General George Washington again ?
Page 2 an address to the President from the people of Caroline County, Maryland, followed by his response signed: John Adams. And then another letter to him from Rockingham County, North Carolina, with his response also signed: John Adams.
Also a great recruiting letter headed: "Ge... See More
Giving permission for the President to borrow money...
Item #668931
July 26, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, July 26, 1798
* President John Adams
Page 2 has over half a column taken up with: "AN ACT To Enable the resident of the United States to Borrow money for the Public Service" signed at its conclusion: John Adams.
Four pages, handsome masthead, foxing to an upper corner, nice condition.... 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
An advertisement concerning the "President's Household"...
Item #668786
May 19, 1789
THE DAILY ADVERTISER, New York, May 19, 1789
* President George Washington
* Steward for his house advertisement
Being from the nation's capital at the time, and from the very beginning of the new federal government (Washington was inaugurated April 30) it is not surprising this newspaper would have an ad on page 3 headed: "The President's Household" reading: "Whereas... See More
Two letters signed in script by George Washington...
Item #668117
January 16, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796
* President George Washington letters signed in script
Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.
This title was one of very few which used script type for the President, which is mo... See More
Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...
Item #665938
May 16, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 The ftpg. has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams. Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when the most conciliating measures which ... See More
On John Adams leaving his chair as Vice President to become President...
Item #665534
February 17, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 17, 1797
* John Adams as president elect
Page 3 has report concerning John Adams leaving his position of Vice President to assume the Presidency, noting: "On Wednesday, the Vice President, in a very affectionate address, took leave of the Senate of the United States and resigned the chair. He was very muc... See More
George Washington document on the front page...
Item #665496
April 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 27, 1796
* President George Washington
The top half of the front page has an Act of Congress concerning the erection of a lighthouse on Baker's Island in Massachusetts, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams. Such script signature documents on the front page are increasingl
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* President George Washington
The top half of the front page has an Act of Congress concerning the erection of a lighthouse on Baker's Island in Massachusetts, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams. Such script signature documents on the front page are increasingl
The President's letter to Congress...
Item #665094
April 14, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 14, 1798 Page 2 has a letter to Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning our relations with France.
Four pages, nice condition.
Letter by Abigail Adams... Court martial of John Heath...
Item #664938
January 31, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 31, 1818 Page 3 has a letter signed in tpe by the wife of John Adams; Abigail Adams, in which she complains to the publisher of the newspaper about an article on how guests at the White House were received in "The Drawing Rooms". There is a lengthy "Reply to Mrs. Adams" being an apology, signed in type: H. Niles. Rare to find le... See More
John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...
Item #664718
October 24, 1798
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 The ftpg. 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 pg. 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France, with Thomas Jefferson intervening.
Four pages, good condition.
Salaries for officers of the federal government...
Item #663361
October 02, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 2, 1799
* Early United States government
* Salaries for public officials
The back page has: "An Act to Augment the Salaries of the Officers Therein Mentioned" which has a list of key positions including their salaries, signed in type by the President: John Adams. A few include: Sec. of the Treasury, $5,000; Sec. of Wa... See More
Letter from President John Adams...
Item #660719
February 27, 1799
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 27, 1799
* 18th century American title
Page 2 has a letter to the House of Rep. signed in type by the President: John Adams, concerning France. Page 3 has mention of the birthday of George Washington. Much reporting from Congress.
Four pages, ornate masthead, light rubbing & toning at the top quadrant, good condition. Bit c... See More
Letter from President John Adams concerning France...
Item #660506
June 28, 1798
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 28, 1798 Page 2 begins with reports from Congress concerning Aliens, later to be solidified in the Aliens and Sedition Act.
Also a letter from the President concerning France, ending with: "...I will never send another Minister to France without assurances that he will be received, respected, and honored as the Representative of a great, free, powerf... See More
Disputed boundary between East and West Florida...
Item #660385
June 13, 1797
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 13, 1797
* Rare 18th century publication
* President John Adams
* Early Florida boundary
Page 3 has a letter to Congress signed in type by the President: John Adams. The focus is on the disputed boundary line between the colonies of East and West Florida and the territory of the United States.
This was William Cobbett's important and c... See More
Celebrating the birthday of John Adams...
Item #660185
November 06, 1802
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1802
* President John Adams
* Celebrating 67th birthday
The front page has over a full column of text concerning the birthday of John Adams. Headed: "Tribute of Gratitude", it begins: "Saturday last being the Birth Day of the Hon. JOHN ADAMS, late President of the United States, the same was celebrated at Quincy...".
Included is... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #659435
April 22, 1790
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 22, 1790
* President George Washington
* Alexander McGillivray
Inside has a report of "Duels", as well as an attack by Indians, and a letter from Savannah, Georgia, beginning: "McGillivrary, there is reason to fear, is still meditating mischief of some sort or another..." amongst the Creek Indian... See More
This historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #659321
August 07, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790
* United States Funding Act of 1790
* President George Washington signs
* Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Taking about a full page of text, including almost all 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 w... See More
The federal "edifice" is complete...
Item #659252
December 26, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 26, 1789 A page 3 report from Boston dated December 16 concerns the ratification of the Constitution by all of the states, except Rhode Island. The report reads in full: "The Twelve States of America, convened in Federal Convention, which proposed the Constitution, have now all adopted, ratified and confirmed it. The Edifice may now be declar... See More
The Department of State is created...
Item #659059
July 29, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 29, 1789
* Department of State creation
Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.
... See More
John Adams negotiates with the Dutch... Preparing for the final event at Yorktown...
Item #658632
October 09, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Oct. 9, 1781
* Surrender of Cornwallis nears
* Siege of Yorktown prelude
* Revolutionary War ending close
The entire front page and a column on page 2 are taken up with: "A Memorial to their High Mightinesses, the States-General of the United Provinces of the Low Countries". It is signed in type by John Adams wh... See More
The Revolutionary War in the South...
Item #658583
June 05, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, June 5, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* General Nathanael Greene
* Events in the South
Page 2 has a few items concerning the war, including an item: "...after the precipitate retreat of Lord Cornwallis from Deep River, General Greene not finding it convenient for want of provisions to continue the pursuit, filed... See More
Signed in script type by President George Washington...
Item #658466
August 12, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 12, 1789 All of pages 1, 2, most of pg. 3, & all of pg. 4 are taken up with an extremely lengthy Act of Congress: "...to Regulate the Collection of the Duties Imposed by Law on the Tonnage of Ships..." which is signed in script type by the President at its conclusion at the bottom of the back page: George Washington, and in block type by... See More
Joseph Priestley... John Adams & George Washington signatures...
Item #655467
June 07, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 7, 1794 Page 2 has a message to Congress, signed in type: Go. Washington, and also a report noting in part: "...a gentleman immediately from New Orleans who descended the rivers Ohio and Mississippi...that a body of General Clark's party...collected at the mouth of Cumberland River...their intentions were...to proceed to Louisiana for the purpose of ... See More
George Washington is elected President...
Item #655249
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, May, 1789 * George Washington elected 1st president of U.S.
* Report from his Revolutionary War enemy (historic)
Certainly the most significant---and very historic--report in this issue is the account under the heading "America" of George Washington being elected the first President of the United States. The full text can be seen in... See More
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