Washington's letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Savannah...
Item #675362
July 01, 1790
MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Worcester, Massachusetts, July 1, 1790 This is a very significant newspaper. The first column on the back page (page 4) contains the: "Address from the Hebrew Congregation of the city of Savannah, in Georgia, to the President of the United States" signed in type by: Levi Sheftal, President, in behalf of the Hebrew Congregation. This was a... See More
William Cowper poem - the abolition of the Slave Trade...
Item #673633
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, For The Country, Philadelphia, May 25, 1807 Page 3, under the heading: "THE ABOLITION OF THE SLAVE TRADE", has the timely reprinting of the William Cowper poem, "The Morning Dream" (shown in this issue simply as "A Dream"). Also present is a letter Alexander Petion, the 1st President of Hayti, to the "men of color" ... See More
Jefferson an Infidel?
Item #672121
November 02, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, November 2, 1802
* Criticism of Thomas Jefferson
* Harry Croswell - Federalist Party
Pages 2 & 3 contain an article: "To The People" by the publisher, Harry Croswell, a staunch critic of Thomas Jefferson. This article does much to defend his statement: "That Mr. Jefferson in an Infidel...That he would b... See More
Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State...
Item #671962
February 08, 1792
DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1792 Page 3 has a report headed: "The Secretary of State" which includes a letter signed by him in type: Tho. Jefferson.
Other news of the day & a wealth of advertising.
Four pages, some scattered foxing, good condition.
Jefferson versus Callender...
Item #671485
August 16, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Aug. 16, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Slave Sally Hemings
* James T. Callender
Pages 2 and 3 have content on the on-going feud between Thomas Jefferson and James Callender under the heading: "Jefferson & Callender", this being essay #2 of a series.
Callender had a reputation as a "scandalmonger, due to the content of some of his repor... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #670969
January 19, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Jan. 19, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number III" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hami... See More
Thomas Jefferson... Indian troubles on the frontier...
Item #670749
March 17, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 17, 1791
* Nice 18th century American publication
Beginning on the ftpg. & take part of page 2 is the continued: "Report of the Secretary of State on the Subject of the Cod & Whale Fisheries" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has another letter signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, plus a letter from W... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #669435
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 15, 1821
* Thomas Jefferson on founding the University of Virginia
Perhaps the best item in this issue is the nice & lengthy letter under the heading: "University of Virginia", signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson, as Rector of the University of Virginia. It was this letter that sets out the founding of this insti... See More
First Jew appointed to a federal post...
Item #669257
June 11, 1801
THE UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Washington, D.C., June 11, 1801 It is reported in a brief, inconspicuous report on page 2, but its significance is considerable.
It was in 1801 when a significant stride in the recognition of Jewish Americans when President Thomas Jefferson appointed the very first Jew to a federal position by naming Reuben Etting of Baltimore as United States Marshall for Maryland. T... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #669202
February 08, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794 The ftpg. 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.
Thomas Jefferson on the Louisiana Purchase...
Item #667486
October 26, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston Oct. 26, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* State of the Union Address
* re. Louisiana Purchase
Half of page 2 is taken up with the: "MESSAGE" of Thomas Jefferson to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address signed by him in italic type: Th. Jefferson.
Not surprisingly, most of Jefferson's address i... See More
Thomas Jefferson on the judiciary in 1776...
Item #667464
May 10, 1803
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 10, 1803 Page 2 has a nice items reflecting up a letter signed by: Th. Jefferson from 1776 concerning the judiciary.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 1/4 inches foxing & minor wear at the margins.
Jefferson on navigation of the Mississippi...
Item #667461
August 13, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Mississippi River Navigation
Page 2 has a letter of reply from the President to the state of Ohio concerning issues relating to the navigation of the Mississippi River. It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Mention of a ship Hannah: "...seized...at Wilmington, N.C. for having received on board 7 negro... See More
Jefferson's Proclamation declaring neutrality in the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #667349
July 08, 1807
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 8, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* America neutrality in Napoleonic Wars
Page 2 contains the historic "Proclamation" signed by President Th. Jefferson, in which is empathizes the neutrality of America in the Napoleonic Wars, and also notes that: "...requiring all armed vessels bearing commissions under the government of ... See More
Deaths & funerals of Jefferson and Adams...
Item #667308
July 29, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, July 29, 1826 The front page has some editorial comment concerning the recent deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the 50th anniversary of the 4th of July, taking over half of the page. Additional items are on the inside pages headed: "Adams and Jefferson" and "Honor To The Illustrious Dead!" with various reports on the ... See More
Selling land south of Tennessee...
Item #667306
February 08, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 8, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
The ftpg. has two-thirds of a column taken up with 2 Acts of Congress each signed in type by the President; Th. Jefferson. One relates to the "...disposal of the lands of the United States South of the state of Tennessee."
Also a ftpg. article beginning: "The great question 'who shall be our ne... See More
Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667303
June 22, 1808
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 22, 1808
* Thomas Jefferson and the Embargo Act
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with reports concerning the Embargo including: "President's Answer" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. This is followed by: "To His Excellency Thomas Jefferson" which carries over to page 2.
Four pages, handsome masthead, sli... See More
Three Thomas Jefferson Acts of Congress...
Item #667301
February 15, 1808
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 15, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* (3) Acts of Congress signed
The front page has over half a column taken up with three Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase.
Four pages, good condition.... See More
Jefferson City becomes the capital of Missouri... Benefits for Revolutionary War veterans...
Item #667253
February 23, 1822
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Feb. 23, 1822
* Jefferson City, Missouri becomes capital
* American Revolutionary War veterans
Inside has a report headed: "Mexico" which begins: "The direct news from Mexico...is that the whole kingdom has declared independence & sworn to maintain it...A provisional government is in operation & in the latter part of the m... See More
A blistering article on Thomas Paine... Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #667006
December 28, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Dec. 28, 1802 The entire ftpg. is a piece which simply skewers the character of Thomas Paine, headed: "Thomas Paine" and beginning: "A being without a home--a being without a country--a wretch without character--a wretch lost to shame--an incendiary in Europe--an incendiary in America--the first reviler of Washington--t... See More
A pair of issues questions: is Thomas Jefferson an infidel?
Item #667004
December 14, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Dec. 14 and 21, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Thomas Paine
Page 2 of the 14th has an interesting article taking most of the page, concluding in the 21st, which reports on the spirituality of Thomas Jefferson.
A few bits include: "Altho' every candid friend of religion must, it is thought be convinced, from Mr. ... See More
Treaty of Amiens...
Item #666979
May 25, 1802
BALANCE, & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 25, 1802
* Treaty of Amiens signed
* French Revolutionary Wars
* Joseph Bonaparte & Marquess Cornwallis
An inside page has: "Definitive Treaty" which is the: "Definitive Treaty of Peace Between the French Republic, the King of Spain, and the Batavian Republic...and his Majesty the King of the United Kingdom... See More
Jefferson falling out of favor in Virginia...
Item #666967
April 06, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, April 6, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Losing popularity in Virginia ?
Over a full page is taken up with an interesting letter: "To my Fellow Citizens of Richmond" signed by: James Rind. It is prefaced with: "Mr. Jefferson is said to be losing his popularity in Virginia as fast as he acquired it, and the fo... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666958
February 16, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 16, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VII" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: &qu... See More
Alexander Hamilton examines Jefferson's address to Congress...
Item #666957
February 09, 1802
THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, Feb. 9, 1802
* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus
Starting on page 2 & concluding on page 3 is: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number VI" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "... See More
Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
Item #666489
February 08, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794
* Thomas Jefferson letters
* re. John Jay Treaty
The ftpg. 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, some foxing, irregular at the blank spine with a small piece missing, good condition.... See More
Thomas Jefferson's concern with impressment...
Item #666309
September 09, 1793
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 9, 1793
* Thomas Jefferson letter
* Military impressment
Page 3 has a: "Proclamation" from the French foreign minister concerning France's presence in America. Also a letter to the merchants of Hartford concerning impressment of American ships and men by foreign powers, signed in type: Th. Jefferson as Secretary of State.
Four p... See More
Letter signed by the President, Thomas Jefferson...
Item #665705
September 26, 1804
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 26, 1804
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Letter re. France relations
Page 2 contains a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, which concerns relations with France.
Four pages, an archival mend on pg. 2, some smudges inside, generally nice.
LaFayette visits with Thomas Jefferson...
Item #665134
November 22, 1824
BELLOWS FALLS INTELLIGENCER, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1824 Pate 3 has an item: "Gen. Lafayette--The last news of the nation's guest he was at Monticello enjoying the hospitably of Mr. Jefferson. The meeting was very affecting..." and a bit more.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, good condition.
Illinois joins the Union as the 21st state...
Item #665089
December 12, 1818
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 12, 1818
* Illinois statehood
The front page has a rather inconspicuous report headed: Journal of 15th Congress" noting in part: "...Messrs. Hunter of R.I. and Edwards and Thomas took their seats this day. The two latter represent the new State of Illinois, the law to admit which into the Union has been signed by the President...The Union is n... See More
"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #664817
January 21, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
Beginning on the ftpg. and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archival mends at... 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.
The Jew Bill... Jefferson, Adams & Madison lend their support...
Item #664416
February 20, 1819
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER with the "Supplement To Volume XV", Baltimore, Maryland, Feb. 20, 1819
* The Jew Bill - president's support
* Equal rights for Jews - voting
Certainly the best content in this issue is in the lengthy "Supplement" to the volume, with an article headed: "Legislature Of Maryland - The Jew Bill--From A Correspondent" which takes... See More
Money Jefferson owed...
Item #664392
June 13, 1803
BOSTON GAZETTE, June 13, 1803
* Early 19th century
* Thomas Jefferson
The entire front page is taken up with a huge chart of: "Wholesale Prices Current at Boston" with prices to hundreds of staples, etc.
Page 2 has: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones" concerning money Jefferson owed. Included is a letter from him datelined: "Monticel... See More
Thought on building the Erie Canal, five years before construction began...
Item #664048
March 21, 1812
THE WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 21 (1812)
* Early Erie Canal planning ?
Year was omitted in the masthead but documents inside are dated 1812.
Of interest is over half a page headed: "The Grand Canal" being the famous Erie Canal, with thoughts concerning its construction and its great value to the country, this being 5 years before construction would begin. One bit notes: &qu... See More
Washington's 2nd election as President...
Item #661892
February 27, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 27, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the report at the top of page 3 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
Indian treaty with the Mennatarees... Thomas Jefferson's financial troubles...
Item #659569
February 18, 1826
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, February 18, 1826 The front page has an article which begins: "A treaty with the Belantse-etea, or Mennatarees, was concluded between gen. Atkinson and maj. O'Falon & many chiefs of this tribe at the Lower Mandan village...It provides for a friendly intercourse between the parties..." with more.
Also on the ftpg. is a report which rea... 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
Signed by Washington, Adams & Jefferson... Death of Israel Putnam...
Item #659289
June 12, 1790
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, N.Y., June 12, 1790
* First 3 presidents of the United States
* Israel Putnam "Old Put" death
* Battle of Bunker Hill fame
A page 2 report announces the death of: " ...that justly celebrated hero, Patriot and Philanthropist, ISRAEL PUTNAM...", plus some details about the funeral.
The top of page 3 has a Congressional Resolve headed w... See More
News from the closing moments of the war... Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and others...
Item #658842
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 bl... See More
Defending the attacks on Thomas Jefferson's reputation...
Item #655083
August 15, 1805
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Aug. 15, 1805 Page 3 has an interesting item concerning the attacks on the character of Thomas Jefferson (likely reference to the Sally Heming affair) beginning; "The most forcible & conclusive answer to all the malevolent attacks pointed at the reputation of Mr. Jefferson is the happiness of the people..." and more, with: "...By infamous libels... See More
Thomas Jefferson on African colonization...
Item #654199
April 19, 1817
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, April 19, 1817 The most interesting article is: "African Colonization" which is introduced by: "The following is an extract of a letter written by Thomas Jefferson..." datelined at Monticello, Jan. 21, 1811, and signed by him in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Other items are: "Life of Fulton", being Robert Fulton; nearly half a p... See More
Creation of the Department of the Navy...
Item #653503
June 20, 1798
THE SPECTATOR, New York, June 20, 1798
* United States Department of the Navy creation
* Thomas Jefferson & John Adams forms
A very significant issue, as the front page contains the Act of Congress which formally established the Department of the Navy.
The United States Navy can trace its history back to 1775 when the Continental Congress passed a resolution creating the Continen... See More
Letters from Jefferson & Adams on war...
Item #653265
July 13, 1816
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, July 13, 1816 Perhaps the best content in this issue is a nice full page article headed: "Peace and War" which concerns: "A society has been established in Massachusetts by some christian philanthropists to discourage war..." with most of the page taken up with the thoughts of Thomas Jefferson, signed in type by him: T... See More
North Carolina ratifies the Constitution... Albany described...
Item #652834
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, December, 1789 * United States Constitution
* North Carolina ratification
* Albany, New York
The issue begins with a full page: "Description of the City of Albany" (plate is lacking). Other items include: "Memoirs of The Bastille"; a very interesting & detailed: "Letter III - Letters from a Pennsylvanian on his Travel... See More
Lafayette & Jefferson have an emotional reunion... The Presidential election...
Item #650824
November 20, 1824
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, November 20, 1824 Inside has over 3 pages taken up with various reports concerning the "Presidential Election", with local & stare returns as received up to the publication date. It would ultimately be won by John Quincy Adams. A brief item: "The Pirates" reports of a ship captured off the coast of Cuba by pirates who murdered al... See More
From Thomas Jefferson's administration...
Item #649276
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, 1807-1809 A lot of 10 issues of this popular title from the "Hub City". All have the subscriber's name written in the margin above the masthead, some minor edge tears, a few scattered stains, and occasional foxing, but overall quite nice.
Oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States...
Item #649235
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, 1809-1810 A lot of eight issues of the oldest continuously published newspaper in the United States. Each with occasional foxing; otherwise nice. Great to have from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency. The image shows the look and condition of the issues you will receive. Actual dates vary within the specified time-frame.... See More
Background on the Callender/Jefferson connection...
Item #648967
March 23, 1801
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 23, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* James T. Callender
Page 2 has a small & curious item: "We hear that the President of the United States has remitted the remainder of the sentence of James Thompson Callender, convicted last summer of a libel..." with a bit more. It was Callender whom Jefferson... See More
Much on the Napoleonic Wars...
Item #648583
January 02, 1799
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1799 Page 2 has a letter addressed to: "Thomas Jefferson, Vice President of the United States" concerning being an elector for President, signed: "A Plain American". Pg. 2 also has much on the Napoleonic Wars, with: "Official Account of the Amputation of Another Limb of the French Monster" "From Gibraltar" "Buon... See More
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