Treaty of Ghent ends the War of 1812...
Item #682430
March 01, 1815
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 1, 1815 The front page has: "TREATY Of Peace And Amity, Between his Britannick Majesty and the United States of America.", the treaty which ended the War of 1812. The treaty contains a preface beginning: "His Brittanick Majesty and the United States of America, desirous of termination the war...between the countries, and of restor... See More
The War of 1812 is declared...
Item #682421
June 26, 1812
THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, Boston, June 26, 1812 On page 3 near the top of the second column is "A Proclamation" issued by President James Madison confirming the Congress declaration of war against Great Britain, stating in part: "...Now therefore, I JAMES MADISON, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the same...". The Proclamation, dated June 1
Building a lighthouse on Cape Henry... Treasury Dept. document on the historic Funding Act of 1790...
Item #682060
September 29, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 29, 1790
* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, wher
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* Cape Henry Lighthouse (Virginia Beach)
* Funding Act of 1790
The front page has a short item signed: H. Knox, Secretary of War, concerning payments to wounded veterans of the Revolutionary War. The front page also has a notable item headed: "Treasury Department" concerning the historic Funding Act of 1790, wher
Madison proposes Amendments to the Constitution... Early edition of the Bill of Rights...
Item #681502
June 13, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 13, 1789
* Early edition of the "Bill of Rights"
* United States Constitution - Amendments
* President James Madison
An exceedingly significant issue which has, on page 3, a preliminary draft of the Bill of Rights described as "...the Amendments to the New Constitution, proposed by the Hon. Mr. Maddison [sic]...".... See More
Reporting on the War of 1812...
Item #680710
January 22, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 22, 1814 Much reporting from "Congress" includes letters signed in type by James Madison, John Q. Adams and James Monroe. Also: "Events of the War" is nearly 2 pages of reports from the on-going War of 1812 including subheads: "Traitors--Actual & Moral" "Flag of Truce" "the Niagara Frontier" "The ... See More
Death of Governor James Bowdoin...
Item #680607
November 24, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1790
* James Bowdoin death
* 2nd Governor of Massachusetts
The front page has: "Mr. Bowdoin" being a brief report announcing the death of James Bowdoin, a former Massachusetts governor and scholar, plus the "Order Of Procession" for his funeral.
A page 3 report from "Philadelphia" says the President was abou... See More
Madison's state-of-the-union address to the nation...
Item #680255
December 13, 1815
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 13, 1815
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
Over two columns of the front page are taken up with the: "Message" signed in type: James Madison. This is the President's annual state-of-the-union address.
Four pages, various foxing, a bit irregular at the blank spine margin, otherwise good.... See More
It's war against England...
Item #678763
June 29, 1812
THE UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, June 29, 1812 This is just the 2nd issue after the declaration of war against England, beginning the War of 1812. So it is not surprising that there are several reports concerning relations with England.
The complete front page is taken up with correspondence concerning relations with England, prefaced with a nice form the Presid... See More
Battle at Queenston Heights during the War of 1812...
Item #677937
October 26, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 26, 1812
* Battle of Queenston Heights
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At
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* Battle of Queenston Heights
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has: "An Act To authorise the granting of Patents for Land, according to the surveys... and to grant...rights to certain Claimants of Land in the District of Detroit..., signed in type: James Madison.
Inside page reports include: "Battles At
President Madison offers pardon to deserters from the Army...
Item #677936
October 22, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 22, 1812
* War of 1812 deserters
* James Madison pardon
The first column is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress as well as: "A Proclamation" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, concerning the granting of a full pardon for those who have deserted from the Army. Each is signed in type by the President: James Madison.
Page 2 includes: "... See More
Louisiana becomes the 18th state of the Union...
Item #677931
October 01, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Oct. 1, 1812
* Territory of Orleans
* Louisiana statehood
The front page begins with: "An Act For the Admission of the State of Louisiana into the Union...", which formally happened on April 30, as noted at the end of the act: "Sec. 6. And be it further enacted that this act shall immense and be in force from and after the thirtieth day o... See More
The President declares the war to be over(?)... War in the Chesapeake...
Item #677919
July 02, 1814
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 2, 1814 Page three has an interesting item: "A Proclamation", signed in type by the President: James Madison which declares the war with Great Brittan to be over. However, upon further inspection, the article above headed, "The Turnpike Road to Peace", makes it clear this is merely a proclamation being suggested to the President ... See More
Regarding the Constitution vs. the Guerriere...
Item #677828
September 03, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Sept. 3, 1812 Two columns of the front page are taken u with four Acts of Congress each signed: James Madison. One is: "To Extend the Right of Suffrage in the Illinois Territory..." and another: "...An Act for the Admission of the State of Louisiana into the Union..." which would not happen until 1817.
Page 2 has some good War of 1812 ... See More
War-related Acts of Congress on the front page...
Item #677796
July 16, 1812
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 16, 1812 The front page has a full column with 2 Acts of Congress: "To Prohibit American Vessels from Proceeding to or Trading with enemies of the United States..." and: "An Act Supplementary to the Act entitled 'An Act Respecting Alien Enemies' " each signed in type: James Madison.
Inside includes: "Privateering" &qu... See More
Newspaper from the nation's capital: Declaration of War against England...
Item #676114
June 20, 1812
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington City, June 20, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
This is perhaps the best newspaper to be had for reporting the Declaration of War against England, beginning the War of 1812.
Taking nearly half of the front page and over a full column on page 2 is Madison's very lengthy letter to congress, prefac... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe: lengthy & detailed account...
Item #675978
December 26, 1811
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, Dec. 26, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison
The prime content is the front page report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, prefaced with: "...message from the President of the United States, enclosing governor Harrison's two letters...on the late engagement with the Indians on the Wabash..." with the complete text carrying ov... See More
The end of the war, and other reports...
Item #675902
March 31, 1815
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, Georgetown, March 31, 1815
* War of 1812 ending events
The front page has some naval reports from the War of 1812 including; "U.S. Brig Syren" and: "Loss of the Guerriere", but also has three letters concerning the Treaty of Peace which ended the War of 1812.
Page 2 includes; "Sale of Captured Negroes" which includes a document signed... See More
Very early Charleston...
Item #675310
January 14, 1803
CHARLESTON COURIER, South Carolina, Jan. 14, 1803
* Very rare & early Southern publication
A volume I issue (number 5) of this famous title from the South. Page 2 has a report from the Secretary of the Navy, as well as a report of the Secretary of State to the President, signed in type respectively: Robert Smith, and James Madison.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine... See More
Capt. Decatur's report on his victory over the Macedonian...
Item #674444
December 19, 1812
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1812
* USS United States vs. HMS Macedonian
The front page has: "Brilliant Naval Actions" which is concerning Stephen Decatur's victory over the British frigate Macedonian, in a letter signed: James Madison. this is followed by a nice, detailed letter of the battle datelined: "U..S. United States, at sea, Oct. 30, 1812" and s... See More
Detailed history on the troubles in the Mediterranean...
Item #671333
April 27, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 27, 1816 The first 4 pages are almost entirely taken up with: "Naval History - Account of the Operations of the American Squadron under Commodore Decatur, Against Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli", in their region where there had been on-going problems with piracy.
This is followed by 1 1/2 pages on: "The Mediterranean" being a det... See More
Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy then Secretary of State...
Item #667520
June 29, 1811
NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811 Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.
Most of the text is an address by Smith, with other letters signed in type by: James Madis... See More
Proclamation by President Madison...
Item #665445
November 13, 1810
NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE, Portsmouth, Nov. 13, 1810
* President James Madison proclamation
Page 3 begins with a half column: "Proclamation" signed by the President: James Madison, concerning revoking various edicts against the French in regard to trade.
Four pages, a very handsome masthead, small wear hole at fold juncture, foxing and a central crease.... See More
Benedict Arnold's explanation... The War of 1812...
Item #664935
January 29, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 29, 1814 Included is an article headed "Benedict Arnold" which is a piece in a British magazine prefaced with: "The famous general Arnold who abandoned the rebel service & joined our army at New York, wrote the following address to the inhabitants of America...Oct. 7, 1780." and what follows is the nearly full page letter signed
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Indian Council... Dexter-Gray governor ticket... James Madison signatures...
Item #659579
March 17, 1814
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 17, 1814
* Two Acts signed in block type by James Madison
* Proposal made to various Indian Chiefs
* Woodcut of a ship which includes the famous phrase: "Don't Give Up The Ship"
Front page contains two political Acts, each signed in type by Vice President: JAMES MADISON. The second page contains "...the substance of ... See More
Declaration of war...
Item #657281
June 27, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 27, 1812
* War of 1812 declaration by United States
* James Madison proclamation
* Historic report
This issue has one of the best presentations on the declaration of war against Great Britain, beginning the War of 1812.
Most of the first column of the front page is a somewhat decorative "Proclamation" headed with an engraving of ... See More
Details of several court martial cases...
Item #655022
July 09, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 9, 1814 The front page begins with an interesting editorial headed: "Hints to Patriots" and beginning: "Our enemy, disengaged from all other wars, prepared for instant action, with a power of arms, money & intrigue unparalleled experienced by 20 years battles in all the business of fight...seems about to gratify his long-continue... See More
President Madison's Proclamation concerning this action against Spain...
Item #654832
September 16, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Sept. 16, 1815 The front page contains: "By the President of the United States of America - A Proclamation" concerning: "...sundry persons, citizens of the United States...especially within the state of Louisiana, are conspiring together to beg...the means for a military expedition...against the dominions of Spain, with which the United S... See More
Much on naval affairs...
Item #654332
December 23, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 23, 1815 Content includes : "A Proclamation" signed by the President: James Madison, requiring: "...all persons who have unlawfully taken possession of...public lands...to remove therefrom..." followed by a: "Naval Report" and then: "The Navy" taking nearly 4 pages, and the: "Naval Affairs" ta... See More
Two treaties signed by the President...
Item #654331
December 30, 1815
NILES WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 30, 1815 Inside contains two treaties, the first: "Commercial Convention...To Regulate the Commerce Between the Territories of the U.S. and of his Britannic Majesty" with the full text and several signatures, including Madison and Monroe. Also a: "Treaty with Algiers" taking several pages and signed in type: James Madison... See More
James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle...
Item #654178
July 18, 1818
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 18, 1818 Of importance is the multi-page printing of former President James Madison's Address to the Agricultural Society of Albermarle.
The Wiley Online Library, in regards to this lengthy address, states the following: "James Madison's 1818 Address to the Albemarle Agricultural Society offers new insight into the diverse historiogra... See More
Naval battles of the War of 1812...
Item #651261
January 06, 1816
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 6, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is the very nice full page chart headed: "NAVAL BATTLES" which lists the various naval actions of the War of 1812, with columns headed "Action Between" "When" "Where fought" "Commander's Name" and several more (see). This chart includes a great wealth of c... See More
From 1808 Madrid, Spain...
Item #650415
April 15, 1808
GAZETA DE MADRID, Spain, April 15, 1808 The ftpg. begins with news from America announcing the election of James Madison as President. Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 6 by 8 3/4 inches, great condition.
Proclamation from the British victor...
Item #650276
February 05, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 5, 1814 Among the "Laws of the United States" is: "An Act making further provision for filling the ranks of the regular army, encouraging enlistments..." signed in type: James Madison.
There are 5 pages taken up with: "Events of the War" concerning news from the War of 1812. Included are subheads & reports: "C... See More
Madison's review of the year 1815... Chart notes values of slaves...
Item #650012
December 09, 1815
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 9, 1815
* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address
The notable content is the full text of the President's annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Madison. He reviews all that happened in 1815 with much on the details of the end of the War of 1812.
Several state statistical charts including one for North Caro... See More
Indiana prepares for statehood... Court martial trial of General Edmund Gaines...
Item #650008
November 30, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 30, 1816 Pages 7 & 8 contain the inaugural address of Governor Jennings, the first governor of Indiana, given just a month prior to Indiana becoming the 19th state of the Union. Not surprisingly much of his speech focuses on the work in gaining statehood.
Also inside is great detail on the: "Trial of General Gaines" court marti... See More
Former Secretary of State to become president of the American Bible Society...
Item #649734
July 03, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL.....EXTRA, Boston, July 3 1811 The entirety of this 4 page issue concerning the resignation of Robert Smith as Secretary of State under James Madison, much of it being: "Hon. Robert Smith's Address To the People of the United States". Included are other documents signed by hi as well as a letter signed by James Madison. Robert Smith would eventually become pr... See More
Hints of a coming war... Population in the territories...
Item #649510
January 25, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 25, 1812 The front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: James Madison, which hints of the coming war: "...The continued evidence afforded in this correspondence of the hostile policy of the British government against our national rights, strengthens the considerations recommending & urging the preparation of adequate means for m... See More
Battle of Tippecanoe... Lengthy & detailed account...
Item #649479
December 28, 1811
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 28, 1811
* Battle of Tippecanoe
* William Henry Harrison
Perhaps the prime content in this issue is a report on the Battle of Tippecanoe, headed: "Battle On The Wabash" and prefaced with: "...message from the President of the United States, enclosing governor Harrison's two letters...on the late engagement with the Indian... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #649444
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
Item #649020
October 16, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830 The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and his wish to be able to: "...rejoice together in the result of this last gl... See More
Converting the Jews... Indiana joins the Union...
Item #648731
December 14, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, December 14, 1816 One of the more notable items in this issue is the back page item with a small heading: "The Jews" with the text including:
"...about $500,000 have been assessed on the public in one form or other for the last five yeas & expended---with what result? The conversion, real or supposed, of five Jews. This is at the rat... See More
Letters by Dolly Madison... The new silver dollar...
Item #647788
December 17, 1836
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 17, 1836 The front page has a nice descriptive article on the new seated liberty silver dollar by Gobrecht, which will: "...soon make its appearance. The face of the coin represents a full length figure of Liberty seated on a rock with the classic emblem of the pileus or liberty cap surmounting a spear held in the left hand..." with ... See More
Latest from the War of 1812, and more...
Item #647760
January 02, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 2, 1813 Inside includes a lengthy address headed: "Legislature of Kentucky" signed; Isaac Shelby. Other content includes: "Privateers" "Distribution of Army" which includes a state-by-state chart; "Imprisonment of Seamen" which includes documents signed by James Monroe, James Madison & others.
Over 4 pages are ... See More
Constitutions of Ohio and Louisiana...
Item #647690
August 28, 1813
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 28, 1813 Pages 1-4 contains five letters under the heading: "Further Executive Proceedings" signed in type by either James Monroe of James Madison, concerning relations with Sweden. Also in the issue: "Events of the War" with much on the War of 1812 including letters signed in type by Henry Proctor, Isaac Chauncey and two by Wm. ... See More
Madison, Monroe, and Harrison...
Item #647671
January 08, 1814
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Jan. 8, 1814 Inside has: "General Smyth's Petition" "The Embargo Question" "To Independence"; letters signed in type by James Monroe and James Madison.
There are also 7 pages under the heading: "Events of the War". Among its subheads & reports are: "The Enemy" "The Friends of Peace" "Fro... See More
President Madison on the Embargo... Andrew Jackson & others...
Item #647654
July 02, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 2, 1814 The first 3 pages are taken up with a lengthy: "Report On The Fisheries" including a full front page chart, with notation that it is "By Thomas Jefferson".
Inside has 6 1/2 pages of "Events of the War" concerning the on-going War of 1812. Among the subheads and reports are: "The Army" whic... See More
Diagram of the Battle of Chippewa...
Item #647652
August 13, 1814
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Aug. 13, 1814 The front page begins with a report continued from the Supplement of the previous issue. It is followed by a report concerning the Battle of Chippewa, then followed by: "Brigade Orders" dated at Chippawa, July 10, 1814 carrying over to pg. 2. Pg. 2 also has: "British Official Account of the Battle of Chippewa" which inc... See More
Allowing Indiana to become a state...
Item #647618
June 01, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, June 1, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is an article headed: "Laws of the United States. An Act to enable the people of the Indiana Territory to form a constitution & state government & for the admission of such a state into the union..." which takes over a full pg. and is signed in type by H. Clay and the President, ... See More
Lafayette... Indian Treaty at Green Bay...
Item #647594
October 16, 1830
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 16, 1830
* Much on Lafayette
* Treaty with the Winnebago Indians
* James Madison
The front page has an article: "Lafayette" which tells of his kindness to America. Inside has more with an article headed: "General Lafayette" which includes two letters each signed by him in type: Lafayette concerning troubles in France and... See More
President Madison and the church & state controversy....
Item #645190
March 09, 1811
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 9, 1811
* President James Madison
* Church & State controversy
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
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* President James Madison
* Church & State controversy
Page 2 has a rather inconspicuous report under "National Legislature" that mentions not only a rare veto by the President (Madison), but also a religious establishment issue. The report states: "The bill for incorporating a Baptist Society in the Mississippi Ter
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