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

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



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



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

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



* Rare early 19th century publication



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

Front page Act of Congress by George Washington...

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 8, 1790  Half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington as President. The act is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle making this a great front page for display. The balance of the front page h... See More  

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

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

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

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



* American Revolutionary War closing events

* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson



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

Signed by Washington & Jefferson...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 8, 1793  



* George Washington

* Thomas Jefferson

* founding fathers



The top of the first column has: "An Act for the Relief of Simeon Thayer" by the U.S. Congress, signed in type by the President: Go. WASHINGTON as well by the Secretary of State: Th. Jefferson.

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Act of Congress signed by Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 14, 1790  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

Page 3 has a report headed: "The Ship New Constitution" which includes: "Well built, and g... See More  

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

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



* President John Adams

* State of the Union Address

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



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

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

The First Barbary War...

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 5, 1806  



* First Barbary War - Tripolitan

* President Thomas Jefferson



The front page, and page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting concerning the First Barbary War, which includes a; "Message" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson.

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Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address...

BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805 



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Inauguration - inaugural address



Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which tak... See More  

Did Thomas Jefferson die in 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  

Jefferson is (finally) elected President...

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13, 1801 



* Thomas Jefferson finally wins

* Controversial election of 1800



Page 2 has a notable report on the election of Jefferson, beginning: "At 12 o'clock the 35th ballot was taken, the result the same with that of the preceding ballot. At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFF... See More  

Washington responds to Congress' reaction to his annual address... On the death of Ben Franklin...

THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1790  



* President George Washington

* re. State of the Union Address

* United States Congress reaction

* re. death of Benjamin Franklin



The front page begins with the Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address, followed by his response signed in script type: George Washington. This is then followed by the House of Re... See More  

Paul Revere engraving in the masthead... Fine content on the Revolutionary War...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR, AMERICAN ORACLE OF LIBERTY, Worcester, July 29, 1779  



* Paul Revere masthead engraving

* American Revolutionary War era



Of great significance is the masthead, as the embellishments and ornate lettering were engraved by none other than Paul Revere. This newspaper was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, a staunch patriot during the Revolutionary War,... See More  

Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802  The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.

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"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792  



* Thomas Jefferson before presidency



Beginning on the front page 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 archi... See More  

5 issues from Thomas Jefferson's presidency... 1806-1807...

(5) BOSTON GAZETTE, dated 1806-1807 



* President Thomas Jefferson administration era



A lot of five issues from the early 19th century when Thomas Jefferson was president.  News and advertising of the day provide perspective on this formative period during the first decade of the 1800s. Multiple shipping ads are present as well. One is from 1806 and four are from 1807. 

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Among Jefferson's last letters, to Henry Lee...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  



* President Thomas Jefferson

* Last letters to Henry Lee



Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months befor... See More  

Two letters signed by President Thomas Jefferson...

THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807 



* President Thomas Jefferson letters



The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type... See More  

First of this title we have found...

COLUMBIAN GAZETTE, Utica, New York, April 8, 1805  



* 18th century American publication



This is the first of this title we have encountered, and Brigham notes only two American institutions have this date.

Page 2 has a report of 3 slaves murdering their master. Also a report on the celebration of the anniversary of the election of Thomas Jefferson, as well as a report concerning the co... See More  

Dealing with impressment of American sailors... Amending the Constitution...

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 28, 1803  This title has one of the more decorative mastheads.

The front page has nearly a full column headed: "Laws For Louisiana", with the Louisiana Purchase having recently been consummated.

Page 2 has much from the District of Columbia concerning the problem with impressment of American seamen. Also a report beginning... See More  

From Maine, before statehood... Jefferson, Aaron Burr...

PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, Nov. 2, 1807



* Early 19th century Northern New England

* Aaron Burr trial - Thomas Jefferson



At this time Maine was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820 as part of the Missouri Compromise. So this issue is from 13 years before statehood.

Page 2 has most of a column on: "Col. Burr's Trial" for High Treason glints the ... See More  

Andrew Jackson, Thomas Jefferson...

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 2, 1830  Among the articles within are: "Negro Cloths", a letter signed in type: Andrew Jackson declining an offer to attend a public dinner in Knoxville; "Virginia Gold" "Origin of the Slave Trade"; a letter to John Adams concerning "Anticipated Revolutions" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson, datelines "M... See More  

From the heart of Thomas Jefferson's presidency...

(5) UNITED STATES GAZETTE, For The Country, Philadelphia, 1807-1809  A lot of 5 issues offering an interesting insight into the early period of the Jeffersonian era, as the government transitioned away from Federalist policy.

Complete in 4 pages, 2nd-rate condition with rubbing, foxing, and staining, but not damaged.

The images show an example of the condition and look of the issues you wil... See More  

A Thomas Jefferson letter from 1779...

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, June 7, 1803  Page 2 has an article headed: "Mr. Jefferson's Paper Money Tender to Mr. Gabriel Jones of Rockingham County" which includes a letter dated at Monticello, April 29, 1779 signed in type: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, good condition.