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716341

Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Three script signatures by Washington...

Item #716341

March 05, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1796   The front page has the document on the controversial Jay Treaty headed: "Ratification of the United States" reading in part: "Now, therefore, I George Washington....declare...a treaty...between the United States...and his Britannic Majesty...by the consent of the President...with the advice and consent of the Senate..." and is si... See More  

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716334

The Jay Treaty with England - Washington's response signed in type...

Item #716334

November 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1795  The front page has a letter from the President to the inhabitants of Georgetown concerning the late Treaty with Great Britain, known as the Jay Treaty.

One bit notes: "...On a subject so complex, and having such extensive relations, some diversity of opinion might be expected...", signed in type: Go. Washington

The front page also ... See More  

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715113

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

Item #715113

June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on... See More  

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714997

1804 Grand Master Isaiah Thomas notice... Masonic...

Item #714997

February 29, 1804

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Feb. 29, 1804 



* Grand Lodge of Massachusetts notice

* Masonic - Masons - Freemasonry - Freemasons




Page 3 has a notice for a upcoming meeting headed: "Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" Also contains the seal of the lodge. (see image)

News of the day and several advertisements. Complete with 4 pages, a little light foxin... See More  

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714636

Five American newspapers: 1802-1809...

Item #714636

June 14, 1805

Five very early 19th century American newspapers: New York Herald, July 30, 1803; United States' Gazette, Oct. 9, 1809; Columbian Centinel, Nov. 2, 1808; New England Palladium, Oct. 22, 1802; and Boston Gazette, June 14, 1804. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers.... 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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714426

Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...

Item #714426

December 05, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798  



* Lord Horatio Nelson

* Battle of the Nile

* Napoleon Bonaparte




Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.

One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Of the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is follow... See More  

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713448

Lewis and Clark begin their epic Voyage of Discovery...

Item #713448

November 26, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Nov. 26,1803 



* Lewis and Clark Expedition begins

* Louisville, Kentucky - Ohio River




Page 2 has several items concerning the recent Louisiana Purchase, but certainly the most significant is a report from Louisville noting: "Capt. Clark, and Mr. Lewis, have left this place in the prosecution of their expedition to the wes... 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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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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704731

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704731

April 15, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 15, 1795



* President George Washington

* Congressional act signed in script




 Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act...to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties in goods, wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels." which is signed
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704321

George Washington responds to the people of Salem...

Item #704321

June 19, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1793  



* President George Washington letter

* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts




Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.

Page 3 also ha
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704311

Building the frigate ''United States' is ahead of schedule...

Item #704311

September 14, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1796  



* USS United States construction



Page 2 has a report noting: "The United States frigate, building in Southwark under the direction of Mr. Humphreys,  is in such a state of forwardness that it is probable she might be launched before the ensuing winter, should occasion require (We wish we could say as much of the Boston frigate).&quo... See More  

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704302

General Anthony Wayne & the Chippewa Indians...

Item #704302

November 06, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1793  



* "Mad Anthony" Wayne



A page 3 item reports in part: "...from Pittsburgh, we learn that General Wayne had marched from the Miami against the Indians with 3000 regular troops and 1500 volunteers from Kentucky....Still Knee, a chief of the Chippawas, had come into Fort-Pitt, with assurance that his nation had resolved to observe a ... See More  

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704253

Choosing a location for Congress...

Item #704253

November 23, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793  



* United States Congress

* Choosing a site to build




A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... 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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704245

Creating the Bank of the United States...

Item #704245

November 02, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791 



* First Bank of the United States creation



Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that:  "Thomas W... See More  

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704185

Shipping report signed by Alexander Hamilton...

Item #704185

February 15, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 15, 1794  Page 2 has a report headed: "American Tonnage" being a chart, by country, of the actual tonnage shipped in 1792. The chart is signed by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

Four pages, some minor foxing, good condition.

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704184

(3) 1793 George Washington documents...

Item #704184

November 02, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793  



* (3) George Washington documents



Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.

Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More  

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704138

Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Wayne, John Jay, and Henry Knox...

Item #704138

December 11, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1793  Page 2 has a letter signed in type: Anthony Wayne concerning an encounter with the Indians. Some paragraphs begin: "It would appear that the savages mean to bend their attention to our convoys..." and "The savages killed & carried off about 70 horses..." and "There are nearly 1000 volunteers in the vicinity..." and m... See More  

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704070

Washington script signature... Light house on Sequin Island...

Item #704070

April 25, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1795  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The top of third column on the ftpg. has: "Laws Of The United States" "Published By Authority" "Third Congress of the United States". Hereafter is the text of: "An act to regulate the compensation of Clerks...", sig... See More  

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704069

Two script signatures signed by George Washington...

Item #704069

January 03, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1795  The top half of the first column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this issue displayable.

Other political reporting & news reports with many ads as well. 

Four pages, good condition.

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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.

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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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704046

Act of Congress signed by Washington...

Item #704046

May 10, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794 



* President George Washington

* Act of United States Congress




The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... 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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704043

A Washington Act of Congress begins the front page...

Item #704043

November 26, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 26, 1791  The front page begins with a half-column Act of Congress headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. It is: "An Act Granting Farther Time for Making Returns of the Enumeration of the Inhabitants in the District of South Carolina", signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

Page 3 has an article headed: M. La Fayette"... 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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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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703901

As America takes over at New Orleans...

Item #703901

December 24, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1803  



* re. Louisiana Purchase

* General James Wilkinson

* Early New Orleans




The front page has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" which seems to be critical of the recent purchase.

A page 2 item from "New Orleans" says: "...It is expected that the troops, under Gen. Wilkinson are now on their way to take possession of the... See More  

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703606

Building & dedicating Fort Fayette in Pennsylvania... The Second Militia Act...

Item #703606

June 02, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 2, 1792  Most of the front page is taken up with A cot of Congress now known as the Second Militia Act, signed in script type by the President, Go. Washington on May 8, 1792.

It is officially entitled: "An ACT More Effectually to Provide for the National Defense by Establishing a Uniform Militia Throughout the United States".

As noted in Wikipedia,... 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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703598

Death of John Paul Jones & a letter by Thomas Paine...

Item #703598

September 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1792  Most of the front page is taken up with "Mr. Paine's Letters to Lord Onslow" which has two of them, each signed in type: Thomas Paine.

The balance of the front page is taken up with an article headed: "John Paul Jones" which is a bit of a eulogy on him, including in part: "...that intrepid naval commander John Paul Jone... See More  

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703591

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

Item #703591

June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington.

One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landm... 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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703582

The Constellation & Constitution are almost ready... The ingrate Thomas Paine...

Item #703582

June 14, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 14, 1797  A page 2 report notes: "Gen. Smith (of Baltimore)...mentioned that the Constellation frigate, building at that place, would be launched the 4th of July next. The Constitution, building here will be afloat the second week of August--She has upwards of 200 hands constantly at work on her; and such is the forwardness of her masts, sails, rigging, &... See More  

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703561

Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...

Item #703561

May 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,  May 26, 1792  



* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)

* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone




Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... See More  

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702779

Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...

Item #702779

January 29, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 29, 1803



* President Thomas Jefferson



 Page 2 begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

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702740

Signed by Jefferson & Burr...

Item #702740

April 17, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1802  The bottom of the front page has an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned." which is in Essex County, New Jersey. It is signed in script type by: Th. Jefferson, and in block type: Aaron Burr who was Speaker of the House at the time.

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702679

Selling land from the Northwest Territory...

Item #702679

October 22, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 22, 1800  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT to Amend the act entitled, 'An Act Providing for the Sale of the Lands of the United States in the Territory north-west of the Ohio and above the Mouth of Kentucky River" which is signed in script type: John Adams, and in block type: Th. Jefferson.

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702656

Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...

Item #702656

July 16, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1800  



* Paul Revere

* Board of Health




The top of page 3 has a detailed report from  the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: P. Revere.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, scattered foxing.... See More  

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702652

A pair of issues on the impeachment of Judge Samuel Chase...

Item #702652

April 14, 1804

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804  



* Judge Samuel Chase

* U.S. Supreme Court




This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.

The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning his impeachment. The second letter carries ove... See More  

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702648

On purchasing the Floridas...

Item #702648

July 30, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806  The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.

Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.



background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in acquiring Florida, no formal pu... See More  

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702647

The Leopard attacks the USS Chesapeake...

Item #702647

November 28, 1807

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 28, 1807



* USS Chesapeake-Leopard affair



Page 2 has two reports from the House of Representatives concerning the attack upon the USS Chesapeake by the British ship Leopard

The Royal Navy’s humiliating attack on the Chesapeake left many Americans clamoring for war, but there was little the ill-prepared United States could do to answer British aggress
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702636

Did Thomas Jefferson die in 1800?

Item #702636

July 09, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800  



* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?



Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at his seat at Monticello..." followed by de... See More  

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702570

On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, reported on the front page...

Item #702570

March 05, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1806 



* Thomas Jefferson message to U.S. Congress

* First published information on Lewis and Clark




The front page has a nice "Message" to the Congress signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition, including: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to ex... See More  

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701701

The XYZ Affair In 1798....

Item #701701

March 28, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams message




Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More  

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701700

John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...

Item #701700

October 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair - France relations

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson




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 Af... See More  

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701540

The Militia Act of 1792...

Item #701540

May 23, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 23, 1792  



* Militia Act signed into U.S. law

* President George Washington




The front page contains in full the historic Militia Act of 1792, which allowed the President to temporarily take control of state militias in times of crises. It is titled: "An ACT to Provide for Calling Forth the Militia to Execute the Laws of the Union, Suppress Insurrect... See More  

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