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710042

Washington offers pardon to deserters... Revolutionary War reports...

Item #710042

May 05, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 5, 1779  Perhaps the prime content is the back page: "PROCLAMATION, By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, General & Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America".

In this notable Proclamation, Washington notes: "...a pardon was offered to all deserters from the Army...who should rejoin t... See More  

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708854

Masons--including Paul Revere--offer congrats to fellow Mason George Washington...

Item #708854

May 10, 1797

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 10, 1797  Page 2 has an address from: "The East, the West, and the South of the GRAND LODGE of Ancient, Free, & Accepted MASONS of the Commonwealth of Mass. to their most Worthy Brother, GEORGE WASHINGTON'" being congratulations on his 2 terms as President.

It is signed in type by 3 members including: "Paul Rever... See More  

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708303

Washington to be dictator of America for life?

Item #708303

July 07, 1789

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Dictator of America for Life ?




Page 4 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which begins: "His Excellency General Washington, our new congressional President, and perhaps I might add Dictator of America for life, gave a very sumptuous entertainment on Thursday the 4th inst. on account of t... See More  

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707212

Two letters signed in script type by George Washington...

Item #707212

January 16, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796 



* Two letters signed in script by President George Washington



Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.

This title was one of very few which used script type for the President,... See More  

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705357

Two accounts of Bunker Hill, Washington becomes commander-in-chief, so much more. In a Virginia newspaper...

Item #705357

July 14, 1775

VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 14, 1775 

This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia. 

When it comes to the military events of the Revolutionary War, I'm not s... See More  

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705302

1856 - "Men and Times of the Revolution; Or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson"...

Item #705302

January 01, 1839

Book: "Men and Times of the Revolution; Or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson", 1856



The full title is: "Men and times of the revolution; or, Memoirs of Elkanah Watson, including journals of travels in Europe and America, from 1777 to 1842, with his correspondence with public men and reminiscences and incidents of the revolution.", by Elkanah Watson, edited by his son, Winslow C. Wa... See More  
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705064

A descriptive letter from Fort Wayne...

Item #705064

April 22, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 22, 1795 



* Nice 18th century American publication

* From George Washington's administration era




Page 3 has a: "...letter from an officer in the Western Army to his father, dated Fort Wayne..." which has nice content concerning the area and relations with the Indians there.

Four pages, nice condition.... See More  

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704855

Nice newspaper from Washington's administration...

Item #704855

October 22, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Oct. 22, 1796 



* During George Washington's administration



A very typical late 18th century American newspaper with a good mix of news reports of the day and advertisements.

The back page has nearly 2 columns taken up with a notice from the Treasury Dept. headed: "Lands of the United States". This concerns the sale of land:... See More  

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704777

George Washington... John Adams... Thomas Jefferson...

Item #704777

March 16, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 16, 1791  Nearly half of the front page has "New Revenue Law" which is an Act of concerning repealing the duties on distilled spirits, carrying over to page 2 and then continues in a future issue.

The back page has a very historic Act of Congress, titled: "An Act to Amend 'An Act for Establishing the Temporary & Permane... See More  

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704771

Washington signs an Act of Congress... Creating a home for the President and Congress...

Item #704771

March 30, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 30, 1791  The front page has continued discussion in Congress concerning: "The Bank Bill Under Consideration" carrying over to take most of page 2.

Page 3 has a notable report from Phila: "The House of Representatives of this state have appointed a committee to bring in a bill to appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of bu... 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  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 in script type by the President: Go. Washington on the following page.

This
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704659

1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...

Item #704659

February 20, 1964

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964



* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)

* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship

* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century




Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater (Village Theatre). (see image)

Page 3 has a comical advertis... See More  

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704627

George Washington responds...

Item #704627

September 30, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 30, 1795  Page 3 has: "The President's Answer  to the Address of the Citizens of Norfolk" which concerns the Jay Treaty. It is signed in type: George Washington.

Four pages, light damp stains, nice condition.

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704605

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and more...

Item #704605
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, June, 1792  Articles include a continuation of: "A Continuation of the Reflexions on the Manufactures of the United States..." "Manners & Customs of the Hindoos" "Gallantry" "Account of the Bastille" "Hessian Fly" includes a list of 9 key issues, signed in type by: Thomas Jefferson among others; "Rev... See More  

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704597

Great dislike of the Jay Treaty (designed by Alexander Hamilton) with England...

Item #704597

July 29, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 29, 1795 



* 18th century America

* re. John Jay Treaty




Almost all of the front page is taken up with critical articles on the controversial Jay Treaty with England, designed by Alexander Hamilton, headed: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce Between Great Britain and the United States of America". ... See More  

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704528

Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams...

Item #704528

April 02, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 2, 1791 



* President George Washington

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* Two Acts of United States Congress




The front page has reporting on: "The Bank Bill under Consideration".

The back page has two Acts of Congress headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in block type by: George Washington, Thomas Jef... See More  

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704389

Significant Washington letter to the Jewish congregation of Newport...

Item #704389

September 15, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 15, 1790 



* President George Washington

* Letter to the Jewish congregation

* Newport, Rhode Island - Jews

* Historic Judaica item - Moses Seixas




The back page contains one of the more significant Judaica items found in an American newspaper.

It presents the full text of the: "Address Of The Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Isl... See More  

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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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704316

A rare Philadelphia title from 1796...

Item #704316

January 10, 1797

GALES'S INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER, Philadelphia, Dec. 30, 1796 



* Rare 18th century American publication



A quite rare title which lasted just one year from Sept. 16, 1796 till Sept. 12, 1797. Actually the continuation of the "Independent Gazetteer" which was later sold to "The Universal Gazette". Just 7 American institutions have scattered issues of this title.

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704242

Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...

Item #704242

August 19, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 19, 1795  



* President George Washington

* Concerns over the Jay Treaty




Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President  to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.

Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.

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704193

Creating the Bank of the United States...

Item #704193
THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1791  



* First Bank of the United States creation



Certainly the most notable content is at the back where is found a significant report headed: Congress of the United States" with the text of the creation of the Bank of the United States.

It is titled: "An Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of ... See More  

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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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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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704056

Washington signs three Acts of Congress... Military outposts...

Item #704056

February 18, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1795  



* President George Washington

* 3 Acts of Congress signed in script




The front page has a full column taken up with not just one, but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington

Page 3 has: "The Western Posts" with some details on Oswego, Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac and Fort Miami.... 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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704016

Four days after Washington's death... General Alexander Hamilton...

Item #704016

December 18, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS  SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 18, 1799  



* 18th century American original



This issue was printed four days after the death of George Washington but with the slow pace of travel the news had yet to reach this newspaper.

Inside has: "Dispatch from Buonaparte" and a lengthy: "Answer to the President's Speech" referring to John Ada... See More  

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704015

Ten days before Washington's death...

Item #704015

December 04, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS  SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799  This issue was printed less just ten days before the death of George Washington.

Inside has much on the Napoleonic War, including a back page article: "Buonaparte's Retreat from Syria". Page 3 has a detailed ad for: "Forty Dollars Reward" for deserted soldiers.

Four pages, minor foxing, nice con... See More  

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704013

Alexander Hamilton... The President's travels...

Item #704013

November 20, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 20, 1799  This issue was printed less than a month before the death of George Washington.

The front page and page 2 have the "Speech" of Governor Tichenor of Vermont. Page 2 has a report of the President arriving in Philadelphia. Page 3 includes: "Piracy And Murder".

The back page has a nice "War Department&q... See More  

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703873

Jewish soldiers of the Revolutionary War honored...

Item #703873

May 31, 1939

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 31, 1939



* Jewish soldiers honored - Memorial Day celebration

* First Shearith Israel Graveyard

* George Washington's letter to the Touro Synagogue mentioned




The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "JEWISH WAR DEAD OF 1776 EXTOLLED", with multiple subheadings and 8 paragraphs of text. Noteworthy is the mention of President George Washington's h... See More  

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703777

Letters signed by Jefferson and Adams...

Item #703777

December 16, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Dec. 16, 1789  The back page includes a letter signed by John Adams from when he was in Amsterdam in 1780, followed by a letter from Thomas Jefferson to the mayor & aldermen of Norfolk, Virginia, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.

The back page also includes reports from the "Proceedings of Congress" from July 1-18, 1789, an historically s... See More  

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703726

First state-of-the-union address by George Washington... In American-made clothes...

Item #703726

January 09, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 9, 1790  A very significant issue, as page 3 contains George Washington's very first state-of-the-union address, taking over a full column and signed by him in type: G. Washington.

His address reflects upon the first year of the Presidency, beginning a tradition of addressing Congress at the conclusion of each year which continues to this day.... 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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703204

President George Washington responds...

Item #703204

September 28, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Sept. 28, 1795  This issue features a nice, ornate masthead engraving.

Page 2 begins with a discussion on the controversial Jay's Treaty with England. Also: "Indian Negotiations", but the feature report is a letter signed in type by the President: G. Washington, headed: "Answer Of the President to the Chairman of th... See More  

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703202

Washington provides relief for owners of stills...

Item #703202

June 25, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 25, 1796  



* President George Washington

* United States Congress acts

* Post Whiskey Rebellion stills




Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "Providing Relief to the Owners of Stills Within the United States...". Both are signed in type: Go. Washington.

Page 3 has a lengthy letter s... See More  

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703196

House of Representatives' version of the Bill of Rights...

Item #703196

August 29, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789 



* U.S. Congress version of the "Bill of Rights"

* United States Constitution - Amendments

* Presidents George Washington & John Adams




This is a very significant issue, as page 2 contains an early version of the historic Bill of Rights.

As a brief history, the Constitution was signed in September 1787 and sent to t... See More  

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703194

Proposing a new Amendment to the Constitution... Three Acts of Congress...

Item #703194

March 12, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 12, 1791



* United States Constitution amendment proposed

* George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson




 Inside has more than a full column taken up with: "Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, Laid on the Clerk's Table by Mr. Benson, to her Proposed by Congress to the Legislature's of the Several States&... See More  

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703193

On the Constitution... Postal routes through the states...

Item #703193

October 13, 1792

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Oct. 13, 1792 



* George Washington administration era

* Jefferson on the United States Constitution

* Post Master General Timothy Pickering




About one-third of the front page is taken up with an editorial concerning the Constitution, beginning: "By the extracts from Mr. Jefferson's letters lately published, his sentiments on the cons... See More  

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703114

First known U.K. printing...

Ben Franklin's historic/collectible essay: "The morals of Chess"...

Item #703114
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1787 



* Benjamin Franklin - Morals of Chess

* re. U.S. Constitution - George Washington




The most notable content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals Of Chess, By Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia", which takes nearly two pages. The article begins: "The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable q... See More  

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702876

Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...

Item #702876

April 01, 1789

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Election victory & inauguration




 Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.

The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... See More  

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702562

Very early mention of George Washington from the French & Indian War...

Item #702562
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1756  Near the back is an: "Extract of a Letter from Virginia" that includes: "We are marching 200 white men & 100 Cherokees from a fort on the New River against the Shawnese...Shirley & Johnson are to proceed in the spring against Crown Point & Niagara...Washington's regiment of 1000 from Virginia & 1000 Cherokee In... See More  

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702513

Cornwallis surrenders to Washington at Yorktown...

Item #702513
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782  This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. 

An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It no
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701554

1783 Washington's farewell orders to his Army... The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War...

Item #701554

December 01, 1783

THE BOSTON MAGAZINE, December, 1783  



* General George Washington

* Farewell address to Continental Army

* Post American Revolutionary War




Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly difficult to find, let alone an issue from the Revolutionary War era.

This issue begins by printing the complete text of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the Un... See More  

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701539

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

Item #701539

December 25, 1790

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  

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701527

Act of Congress signed by Washington & others...

Item #701527

April 06, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 6, 1793 



* George Washington

* John Adams

* Thomas Jefferson




The front page has a lengthy Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes" signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.

Inside has content on... See More  

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701526

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

Item #701526

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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701523

Washington defends his Jay Treaty...

Item #701523

April 02, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 2, 1796 



* George Washington letter

* re. John Jay's Treaty




Page 3 has over a column taken up with a letter from the President to the House of Representatives concerning the controversial Jay Treaty, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington & dated March 30.

The front page features 15 illustrated ship ads.

Four pages, seve... See More  

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701466

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue, putting the Constitution into effect...

Item #701466

February 13, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1788



* United States Constitution

* Ratification of the states

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronicle,... See More  

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701210

Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...

Item #701210

November 25, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789  



* Benjamin Franklin re. slavery - slaves

* Newly elected President George Washington




It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".

This is an extremely notewor... See More  

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701133

Washington's Farewell Address to the army...

Item #701133

November 08, 1783

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Nov. 22, 1783  



* General George Washington

* Farewell address to Continental Army




Taking over a full column on page 1 and a bit of page 2  is the historic document headed: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States" and datelined "Rocky Hill, near Princeton, Nov. 2, 1783&q... See More  

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700777

On the retirement of George Washington from public office...

Item #700777

December 16, 1796

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Dec. 16, 1796  



* President George Washington

* Retirement from public service




The front page includes 18 illustrated ship advertisements.

Page 3 has a letter signed in type: George Washington, in response to another letter about his retirement from public office. Washington makes some nice comments.

Page 2 has another lett... See More  

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