Thomas Jefferson letter on the Constitution...
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April 23, 1825
NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, from Baltimore, Maryland, dated April 23, 1825
* on abolishing slavery
* Thomas Jefferson letter on the Constitution
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
One of the articles has a small head: "Slavery" and talks about other republics in the Western Hemisphere which have abolished slavery, and thoughts on America doing so as well. This text takes a full page (see for portions).
Another report with small head: "Florida" is concerning building a canal through the top of Florida.
Another report headed: "First Modern Written Constitution" is a letter to a Thomas Jefferson, with his response signed in type: Thomas Jefferson (see).
Among the other reports in this issue are:
* "Latest of Gen. Lafayette"
* "Law of the United States" providing punishment for crimes against the United States, taking 3 1/2 pgs. & signed in type: James Monroe.
* "Republic of Mexico"
This issue is complete in 16 pages, measures about 6 1/2 by 10 inches with various foxing & light damp staining. Generally in nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period."
* on abolishing slavery
* Thomas Jefferson letter on the Constitution
This small size newspaper began in 1811 and was a prime source for national political news of the first half of the19th century.
One of the articles has a small head: "Slavery" and talks about other republics in the Western Hemisphere which have abolished slavery, and thoughts on America doing so as well. This text takes a full page (see for portions).
Another report with small head: "Florida" is concerning building a canal through the top of Florida.
Another report headed: "First Modern Written Constitution" is a letter to a Thomas Jefferson, with his response signed in type: Thomas Jefferson (see).
Among the other reports in this issue are:
* "Latest of Gen. Lafayette"
* "Law of the United States" providing punishment for crimes against the United States, taking 3 1/2 pgs. & signed in type: James Monroe.
* "Republic of Mexico"
This issue is complete in 16 pages, measures about 6 1/2 by 10 inches with various foxing & light damp staining. Generally in nice condition.
As noted in Wikipedia: "Niles edited and published the Weekly Register until 1836, making it into one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States and himself into one of the most influential journalists of his day. Devoted primarily to politics, Niles' Weekly Register is considered an important source for the history of the period."
Category: Pre-Civil War
