One of the more rare titles from the Civil War we have offered...
Item #676627
April 05, 1865
GRANT'S PETERSBURG PROGRESS, Petersburg, Virginia, April 5, 1865
* Extremely rare military title
* General Ulysses S. Grant
* The Siege of Petersburg ending
* Civil War coming to an end
An exceedingly rare newspaper and the first we have had the opportunity to offer. This newspaper lasted but four issues, printing on April 3, 5, 7 and 10 of 1865 by officers of the 37th Wisconsi... See More
Early report of the deaths of Jefferson & Adams...
Item #676115
July 08, 1826
AURORA AND FRANKLIN GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 8, 1826 An early report on the deaths of both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
All columns on pages 2 & 3 are black-bordered in mourning for their deaths, with the top of the first column beginning: "Another great man hath fallen in Israel. Great! if human greatness consist in conferring imperishable benefits upon mankind. An account ... 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
Mention of Thomas Jefferson...
Item #673624
June 20, 1789
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 20, 1789
* Early Thomas Jefferson mention
* American government in it's infancy
The front page has: "Proceedings Of Congress" which includes: "A sketch of the Debate on the Bill for establishing the Executive Department for Foreign Affairs" later to be titled Department of State.
Page 3 has an extract of a letter from a m... See More
Washington, Adams, & Jefferson on the front page...
Item #673467
November 22, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 22, 1794
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has an entire column taken up with an Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate the Claims to Invalid Pensions" signed at its conclusion by: Go. Washington, as well as John Adams and Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 has a: "State Paper" signed in type by the President: Go. Wash... See More
United States elects its second President...
Item #673432
May 01, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, May, 1797 Certainly the most notable content is under: "American News" where there is quite detailed accounting of the election process. It begins with a Philadelphia dateline of Feb. 8 and reading: "In Congress. The Speaker informed the House teat the hour was come at which they had appointed to meet the Senate for the purpose of co... See More
Letters from Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon...
Item #673165
March 18, 1808
THE ENQUIRER, Richmond, Virginia, March 18, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a letter to Congress from the President concerning the batteries & public buildings at New Orleans, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Also a lengthy ftpg. report on the: "Constitution of the Kingdom of Westphalia" signed: Napoleon.
Four pages, various damp staining and fox... See More
Letter to Washington, responded to by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #672736
August 28, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1793 Page 3 has a letter from the French minister "To General Washington, President of the United States" but it is responded to by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, as it is a state matter and not meant for the President's attention. It relates to the Citizen Genet Affair & the troubling situation with the on-going French Revolu... 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
* Thomas Jefferson before presidency
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.... 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
Rare mention of Patrick Henry... He opposes Thomas Jefferson...
Item #669560
December 14, 1796
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 14, 1796 Page 3 has an item: "The celebrated Mr. Henry (Patrick) of Virginia, it is said, opposes Mr. Jefferson. Mr. Henry has long been convinced that from the amendments which were adopted into the constitution, as well as from the success of the administration of our federal government, all real cause of honest opposition had ... See More
Thomas Jefferson letter on creating the University of Virginia...
Item #669435
December 15, 1821
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 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 institution by Jeff... 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
Three Acts of Congress signed by Washington & others...
Item #669112
April 03, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 3, 1793
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The front page has three Acts of Congress, the third carrying over to page 2, all signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.
Four pages, nice condition.... See More
John Adams wins the 1796 Presidential election...
Item #669089
January 18, 1797
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 18, 1797
* John Adams presidential election
* Thomas Jefferson as vice president
Page 3 has a chart showing the votes for the: "Federal Election" for President, noting the number of votes for each candidate by state. The electoral vote numbers show 71 for Adams, 68 for Jefferson, and 59 for Pinckney, which agree exactly wit... See More
Jefferson is president of the American Philosophical Society...
Item #668762
January 09, 1797
THE NEW WORLD, Philadelphia, Jan. 9, 1797 A quite scarce title, and until a recent find, the very first we have offered in our 44 years. It published for exactly one year.
Page 2 has a report of the American Philosophical Society listing its officers, and noting: "President: Thomas Jefferson". Page 2 also has a letter signed by: Buonaparte headed: "Army Of Italy" and giv... See More
Two front page Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #668134
February 20, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
The first column of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, archival repair at the top of the blank spine, nice condition.
Five front page Acts of Congress signed by Jefferson...
Item #668133
February 13, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 13, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
Half of the front page is taken up with five Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One is for the erection of light houses, and another for surveying the coasts of the U.S.
Four pages, nice condition.
Thomas Jefferson... The Burr Conspiracy...
Item #668132
February 09, 1807
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
Over half of the front page is "An Act" of Congress concerning circuit & district courts in North Carolina.
Page 2 has a note to Congress concerning a situation with France, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Both pages 2 & 3 has various letters concerning the Burr Conspiracy.
Four pages, nice c... See More
Letter from Ben Franklin on the Shays' Rebellion...
Item #667636
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1787 Among the articles within are: "Considerations on Religion in General" "Plan for Establishing Schools in a New Country..." which takes over 3 1/2 pages; "Of Dreaming" "Comparative View of the Animals of America and those of Europe..." which is "Extracted from Mr. Jefferson's Notes on Virginia&... See More
President Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address...
Item #667581
December 21, 1801
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 21, 1801 Taking over half of the front page and a portion of page 2 is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, prefaced with a note stating that it was delivered to each House by Mr. Lewis (of Lewis & Clark fame), Secretary to the President.
What follows is Jefferson's first state-of-the-union address in which he reviews the events of... See More
Jefferson's response upon being notified of being elected President...
Item #667545
March 11, 1801
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801 Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg le... See More
Congratulations to Jefferson, with his replies...
Item #667511
May 14, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, May 14, 1801 The ftpg. has a letter from the people of Columbia, S.C., offering their kind words to Thomas Jefferson with his recent inauguration as President. This is followed by: "The President's Reply" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has a similar letter from the people of Suffield, Ct., with: "The President's Reply" signed... See More
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
Thomas Jefferson on the situation in Europe...
Item #667415
May 04, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 4, 1803 The top of the front page has a letter from the President relating to America keeping out of the troubling affairs in Europe, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.
Jefferson's letter concerning the military situation...
Item #667414
April 23, 1803
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 23, 1803
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a letter signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning the military situation.
Four pages, good condition.
Jefferson on selling land in D.C. to pay the debts...
Item #667411
January 26, 1802
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Jan. 26, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Washington D.C. land sale
Page 2 has an interesting letter to Congress from the President concerning the city of Washington, more specifically the money that is due to Maryland and the measured sale of land in the city to meet it debts, etc. It is signed in type: Thos. Jefferson.
Four pages, a piece from the spine d... See More
An engraving of an Embargo political cartoon...
Item #667353
September 10, 1808
NEW YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 10, 1808 Page 3 begins with a little political cartoon titled: "A Good Story Twice Told: or, the Allegorical Snake" which concerns the controversy over the Embargo.
Rare to find such political cartoons in newspapers of such an early date.
Page 2 has several items concerning the controversial Embargo, one item beginning: "The answer of the Preside... See More
A book is dedicated to President Jefferson, with his response...
Item #667352
May 15, 1805
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 15, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 has a letter signed in type by: Th. Jefferson, concerning a recent book themed on science being dedicated to him.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Jefferson's inaugural address...
Item #667350
March 15, 1805
NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 15, 1805 An historic issue as page 2 begins with: "Inaugural Speech" of Thomas Jefferson's 2nd term, with a prefacing paragraph: "On the 4th instant at 4 o'clock, Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the Senate of the United States, where his re-election was declared, and the necessary oath administered to him. ON this occasion ... 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
Jefferson is honored by National Institute of France...
Item #667347
April 03, 1803
NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803 Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, small piece from the blank spine, very nice condition.... See More
Congratulations to Jefferson, with his reply...
Item #667346
June 25, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, June 25, 1801 Page 3 has a letter from the legislature of Rhode Island offering their kind words to Thomas Jefferson with his recent inauguration as President. This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.
Congratulations to Jefferson, with his replies...
Item #667345
May 14, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, May 14, 1801 The ftpg. has a letter from the people of Columbia, S.C., offering their kind words to Thomas Jefferson with his recent inauguration as President. This is followed by: "The President's Reply" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has a similar letter from the people of Suffield, Ct., with: "The President's Reply" signed... See More
Jefferson responds with much thanks for the kind words...
Item #667344
April 23, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, April 23, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Fayetteville, North Carolina
Page 2 has the address of the citizens of Fayetteville, N.C. to the President upon his assuming the presidency, to which he gave a grateful response signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 has a response from the President to the citizens of Providence for their kind words, his response sig... See More
Jefferson bids adieu to the Senate as he prepares to take the oath of the Presidency...
Item #667343
March 12, 1801
AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, March 12, 1801
* Thomas Jefferson's Senate farewell
* About to become U.S. President
Page 3 begins with a report from Washington noting: "On Saturday last, Mr. Jefferson, the President elect...pursuant to a custom which has prevailed...declaring that the President Pro Tempore of the Senate should execute the office of President...in case of ... See More
Thomas Jefferson...
Item #667307
December 14, 1807
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Dec. 14, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Act of Congress re. U.S. Navy
The top of the ftpg. has an Act of Congress authorizing appropriations for the U.S. Navy, signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by an article: "The Next President".
Four pages, nice condition.... 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
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
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
Inaugural addresses of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...
Item #665937
March 15, 1797
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 15, 1797
* John Adams inauguration
* Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains the: "Vice-President's Speech" which is prefaced with: "On Saturday morning the Senate of the United States, being convened, THOMAS JEFFERSON was sworn in as Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. On which he address the Senate as follows... 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.
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