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715496

Rare piece of political Americana: the Gerry-Mander...

Item #715496

January 01, 1817

Terrific broadside: "Natural And Political History of THE GERRY-MANDER! In Two Chapters.....With Cuts."



* Extremely rare broadside

* Eldridge Gerry - Gerrymandering

* Essex County, Massachusetts redistricting

* Republicans & upcoming state elections




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715112

Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution... Manuel Noah... Three Acts of Congress...

Item #715112

March 12, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791 



* United States Constitution amendment proposed

* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson




Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More  

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714449

Documents by Washington and Sam Adams...

Item #714449

July 27, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796 



* President George Washington

* Samuel Adams




The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States" concerning building codes for houses in the new city of Washington, D.C. It is signed in script type: Go. Washington.

Taking half of the ftpg. is: "An Act for Establishing a Turnpike Gate on such ... See More  

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713875

Georgia & the Cherokee Indians... Andrew Jackson...

Item #713875

January 08, 1831

NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1831 



* Native Americans - Indians

* President Andrew Jackson




Among the many articles inside is a brief one headed: "Indian Rights" which cites a letter by Thomas Jefferson from 1791 beginning: "The Indians have a right to the occupation of their lands...".

Following it is: "Georgia And the Cherokees". There is al... See More  

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713731

The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...

Item #713731

August 07, 1790

(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790



The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).



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713617

George Washington is elected President of the United States...

Item #713617

February 20, 1793

NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793



* President George Washington

* Historic 2nd election victory




By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.

History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792.  Page 3 has a re... See More  

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713218

On the coming Louisiana Purchase... Thomas Jefferson...

Item #713218

April 26, 1803

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803



* Rare early 19th century publication



 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.... See More  

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712812

William Floyd Collins trapped in Kentucky cave...

Item #712812

February 10, 1925

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, February 10, 1925 



* Floyd Collins trapped

* Sand Cave, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky




The front page has a one column heading: "CAVE VICTIM'S BREATH HEARD OVER THE WIRE" with subhead. (see images) A few related photos and heading on the back page.

Complete with 36 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, some archival mends on the inside pages, g... See More  

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711660

Rare title with a Paul Revere engraving, still with original wrappers...

Item #711660

July 01, 1774

ROYAL AMERICAN MAGAZINE, Boston, July, 1774  The quite famous and extremely rare magazine published by Isaiah Thomas. This is the first of the title we have offered in many years.

As noted in Wikipedia, it was a short-lived monthly published in Boston. It supported patriot and revolutionary sentiment in the Colonies against Great Britain, and had contributors that included John Hancock an
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710763

A Ben Franklin newspaper with the earliest mention of G. Washington we have found in an American newspaper? Death of Ben Franklin's brother...

Item #710763

February 12, 1756

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756 



* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication

* Early Colonel George Washington

* French and Indian War officer




A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest mention of George Washington we have found in an American newspaper. He was a colonel in the Virginia militia at th... See More  

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710758

Lexington & Concord content...

The Conciliatory Resolution plus Congress' response to it...

Item #710758

September 07, 1775

THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Sept. 7, 1775  A



* John Hancock type signature

* The Conciliatory Resolution

* Lexington & Concord report




very historic issue as the front page contains not only the full text of the Conciliatory Resolution by Parliament, but the Continental Congress' lengthy response to it, signed in type by its President: John Hancoc... See More  

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709993

Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...

Item #709993

August 08, 1798

(2) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798  A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2  of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in sc... See More  

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705358

Celebrating the 4th of July... John Paul Jones... A "cure for hard times"...

Item #705358

July 01, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 1, 1820  The entire front page is an editorial headed: "Independence" concerning the upcoming anniversary of the 4th of July.

Some great reading, with one paragraph beginning: "Nearly all the great actors in 1776 have made their exit to another & a better world, but some venerable men yet remain to bless our land with their prese... See More  

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705328

Adams addresses Congress concerning troubles with France...

Item #705328

March 19, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 19, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 9 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has a lengthy message to Congress concerning the growing troubles with France, signed in type by... See More  

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705295

Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...

Item #705295

October 02, 1779

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779  Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.

Not surprisingly, the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at Saratoga who gave up that strategic post to American General Gates... See More  

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705167

Lengthy Act of Congress...

Item #705167

May 12, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 12, 1790  Taking all of the front page & concluding on page 2 is a lengthy Act of Congress: "...for the Punishment of Certain Crimes against the United States", signed in type by: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. The Act is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, making it nice for display.

Nearly a full... See More  

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705166

On the Funding Act... Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Building a lighthouse at Cape Henry...

Item #705166

October 02, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., Oct. 2, 1790   Both pages 3 and 4 have two separate documents on carrying into effect the very historic Funding Act of 1790, whereby the new federal government assumed the debts of the individual states incurred during the Revolutionary War.
Most of the front page is taken up with the conclusion of the: "Collection Law" of the United States
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705029

Capitol Pediment artwork of Luigi Persico is completed and unveiled...

Item #705029

November 08, 1828

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov.  8, 1828  Page 4 has a very detailed article on the completion of the carved artwork of Luigi Persico, the artist who created the "Genius of America" pediment which fronts the Capitol building in Washington. It was work in progress from 1825 - 1828 and this report describes the work, beginning: "The scaffolding and shed whic... See More  

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705007

Shot down in a saloon... Founder of gold in California...

Item #705007

September 22, 1884

ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 22, 1884 



* James W. Marshall - California gold fame



This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.

Page 2 has: "Slain In A Saloon" "A Grandson of Henry Clay Shot by a Louisville Alderman" "Shot Through the Heart--Drunken Ruffians--A Rancher Killed--A Texan Murderer Arrested in Georgia" as... See More  

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704964

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704964

March 19, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 19, 1791  



* (3) U.S. presidents sign act of Congress



On the back page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: "An Act Providing Compensations for the Officers of the Judicial Courts of the United States, and for Jurors and Witnesses, and for Other Purposes", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas... See More  

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704872

News from the closing moments of the war... Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and others...

Item #704872

February 12, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782  



* American Revolutionary War closing events

* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson




The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have b... See More  

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704869

On the funeral of Benjamin Franklin...

Item #704869

April 28, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 28, 1790  



* Benjamin Franklin death FUNERAL



Almost half of the front page is taken up with a wonderful article headed: "Dr. Franklin" followed by a quote: "When an eminent man dies, it is worth while to enquire into the causes which conducted him to eminence..." The report goes on to heap praise on the late, ce... See More  

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704847

From John Adams' administration...

Item #704847

May 06, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 6, 1797  



* John Adams administration era

* 28th century American origina
l



A very nice issue from the early months of John Adams' administration.

Four pages printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, great condition.

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704834

On the funeral of the governor...

Item #704834

November 13, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790  



* Patriots George Read & William Patterson



Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United Stat... See More  

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704822

Sherman is about to capture Savannah...

Item #704822

December 23, 1864

DAILY EXAMINER, Richmond, Dec. 23, 1864 



* General William T. Sherman

* March to the sea coming to an end

* Savannah GA Georgia Falling




A newspaper not only from the Confederate state, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "The War News" "New Year's Dinner to General Lee's Army" "A Present For General Lee" "From Wi... See More  

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704763

President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...

Item #704763

August 24, 1798

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 24, 1798



* President John Adams

* Fairfield County




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, nice condition.... See More  

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704721

Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...

Item #704721
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752  



* Benjamin Franklin

* Electricity experiments

* Lightning rod




Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works.
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704528

Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams...

Item #704528

April 02, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 2, 1791 



* President George Washington

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* Two Acts of United States 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 Jef... See More  

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704507

Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...

Item #704507

June 29, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795  Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

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704390

Death of Ben Franklin...

Item #704390

April 24, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 24, 1790  



* Benjamin Franklin death (1ST REPORT)



Our records indicate it has been over 12 years since we have been able to offer a newspaper with some report on the death or funeral of Ben Franklin. Such issues have been very elusive.

The back page has a very notable--and early--report headed datelined at "Philadelphia, April 20, 1790... See More  

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704385

Broadside edition of this famous title, with good content...

Item #704385

January 08, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 8, 1782  



* Very rare Broadside edition from the Revolutionary War



Apparently a quite unusual broadside edition as the issue is a single sheet with the back page blank. If page 2 had text I would suspect that the back leaf was missing, but the front page text concludes on the front page and the reverse is entirely blank.... See More  

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704252

Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...

Item #704252

February 08, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794  



* Thomas Jefferson letters

* re. John Jay Treaty




The front page has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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704193

Creating the Bank of the United States...

Item #704193
THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1791  



* First Bank of the United States creation



Certainly the most notable content is at the back where is found a significant report headed: Congress of the United States" with the text of the creation of the Bank of the United States.

It is titled: "An Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of ... See More  

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704117

Mention of Ben Franklin... Slave trade... Establishing a penal colony in Australia...

Item #704117
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788 



* Early chess - Benjamin Franklin mention

* Penal Colony, Botany Bay, Australia



Two pages have considerable detail regarding the game of chess which includes a mention of Benjamin Franklin. Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from B... See More  

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704059

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704059

June 16, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 16, 1790  Nearly half a column on page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress signed in script type by George Washington, and in block type by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, and headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.

Page 2 also has reports from Congress, and an article headed: "Newspapers" being a bit of American history of newspapers. Pa... See More  

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704051

Washington signs an Act of Congress.... Votes for John Hancock...

Item #704051

April 04, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1792  



* President George Washington & more



The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Th. Jefferson.

Page 3 has over half a column of election results in Massachusetts, by city, for governor, number showing large majorities for John Hancock.

Four pa... See More  

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704048

John Adams' script signatures...

Item #704048

June 09, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1798  The front page has a poem titled: "Adams And Liberty - The Boston Patriotic Song, Written by Thomas Paine, A. M." (likely Robert Treat Paine, sources differ)

The front page has 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson

Four pages, wide, untrimme... See More  

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704045

Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #704045

April 26, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794  



* President George Washington

* Three Acts of U.S. Congress




A great display issue as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.

The first of the Acts is: "...to authorize the President of the United Sta... See More  

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704042

Acknowledging Washington's third annual address...

Item #704042

November 12, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1791  Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address.

The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which is signed in type: John Adams, Vice President of the United States & President
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703979

Adams selects envoys to negotiate with France, plus their instructions...

Item #703979

April 25, 1798

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 25, 1798  



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




Page 2 begins with a document signed by President John Adams headed: "Full Powers" given to the ambassadors to France to whom he has given power to work out the details with the ongoing XYZ Affair and Quasi-War with France.

Following this document is the ve... See More  

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703939

Jefferson's first inaugural address...

Item #703939

March 18, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801 



* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration

* President of the United States




The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.

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703864

Chasing after Jefferson Davis... On Lincoln's funeral...

Item #703864

May 02, 1865

UTICA MORNING HERALD, New York, May 2, 1865  



* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination - funeral

* Hunt for Confederate president Jefferson Davis 

* Closing events of the American Civil War




Pages 2 and 3 have some reports concerning the closing events of the Civil War, as well as on Lincoln's funeral. Articles include: "The War" "Gen. Lee's Opinions" ... See More  

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703809

Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington, Adams, and Jefferson...

Item #703809

April 07, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790  Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year.

Over half of page 3 is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "...a cession of the Claims of the State of North Carolina to a certain district of Western Territory" with aims of becomin... See More  

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703798

Letters to Washington & Franklin... Discussing the census...

Item #703798

February 24, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Feb. 24, 1790 



* President George Washington

* Benjamin Franklin




Half of the front page is taken up with reports from: "Congress - House of Representatives" which includes talk on: "...the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. -- Mr. Madison's motion for a discrimination under consideration...", carrying over to take al... See More  

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703772

Seven documents signed by George Washington...

Item #703772

December 02, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 2, 1789 



* President George Washington

* John Adams - U.S. Congress




 The back page contains six Acts of Congress, each one signed in type by the President & Vice President: George Washington & John Adams.

Also an address from Dartmouth College to the President, to which he responded with a letter signed: George Washington. And ... See More  

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703746

Creation of the Department of Defense...

Item #703746

August 19, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 19, 1789 A very significant issue, as the back page contains the official Act of Congress creating the Department of Defense, then known as the Department of War. This was the "Sixth Act of the Legislature of the Union" and is titled: "An ACT to Establish an Executive Department, to be Denominated the DEPARTMENT OF WAR" which ta... See More  

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703666

The first state-of-the-union address to be read to Congress in Washington...

Item #703666

December 11, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 11, 1799 



* President John Adams

* State of the Union Address

* 1st at the U.S. Capitol in D.C.




Page 3 has the full text of President John Adams' state of the union address and is signed in type: JOHN ADAMS.

This was the first state-of-the-union address to be given before the joint session of Congress at the United States ... See More  

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703647

The most influential speech in support of the Constitution...

Item #703647

November 22, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1787  As soon as the Constitution was presented to the public it was met with an onslaught of criticism that its defenders would need to counter. It initially fell to the Constitution's champions based in Pennsylvania, where the Constitutional Convention was held, to devise a response. None proved more influential than the speech delivered on Octobe... See More  

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703604

George Washington script signature... Henry Knox, Paul Revere, & Sam Adams...

Item #703604

January 17, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795  A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.

Also on the front page is a letter from the President concerning a report by the Secretary of War on the protection of the frontier... See More  

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703584

6 front page script signatures of John Adams...

Item #703584

February 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1798  The front page has six "Acts" each signed in script type: John Adams & in block type: TH: Jefferson. One of the acts allowed for compensation "...to the door keeper of the Senate, and his assistant; for their services during the late session of Congress."

A seventh act begins on the front page and concludes on page 2 with th... See More  

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