Historic Newspapers: The 1600's & 1700's

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  • Earliest mention of William Henry Harrison we have found in a newspaper...
    Earliest mention of William Henry Harrison we have found in a newspaper...
    Item #208780
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1799  A page 2 report states: "Captain William Henry Harrison is chosen delegate to Congress, from the North Western Territory. Capt. H. is a very respectable gentleman, and of course, a friend to government."
    This is the earliest mention of Harrison we have... Read full description  
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  • Ten days before Washington's death...
    Ten days before Washington's death...
    Item #714446
    THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 4, 1799  

    * 18th century American original

    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:... Read full description  
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  • Spain declares war on Russia in 1799...
    Spain declares war on Russia in 1799...
    Item #630994
    COLUMBIAN CENTINEL AND MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, December 7, 1799 

    * Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia

    The front page has in column 2, "Declaration of War, by the King of Spain, against the Emperor of Russia," followed by considerable text. Additional supporting articles are found on... Read full description  
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