Historic Newspapers: Newspapers from the 1700s
The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.
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Item #676688THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 There is a lengthy article titled: "Instructions by Major General Wolfe in Case of an Invasion" which has much detail. The "Historical Chronicle" also has several reports concerning the French & Indian War.
Other articles in the issue noted in the table of contents include:
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Item #676686THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1759
* Fort Crown Point - New York
* Field Marshall Jeffery Amherst
* French and Indian War
An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt,... Read full description -
Item #676680THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1760 Inside has: "A Brief Account of the Negotiation between Governor Lyttelton and Artakullakulla (or the "Little Carpenter"), Deputee of the Whole Cherokee Nation & other Headmen and Warriors of that Nation". This text takes close to 3 pages and includes the... Read full description -
Item #676665THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1759 Among the articles are a continued: "Life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland" "Friendly Address to the Jews" which takes a full page; "Articles of Capitulation between their Excellencies & the Inhabitants of Guadelupe, etc." and... Read full description -
Item #676651THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1758 Among the articles are: "An Account of the Isle of Senegal on the Coast of Africa..." and "Case of Mr. Moore and Mr. Smith of Philadelphia Stated" which takes over a full page, plus much more. There is also an illustration of a newly invented bandage for... Read full description -
Item #676596GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1762 This issue begins with a: "Scheme for Supplying the Cities of London and Westminster with Fish...".
Other articles within include: "The Importance of Martinico [Dominican Republic] & the Islands in the West Indies yet Unsubdued" "Some Particulars of the Life of the late Empress... Read full description -
Item #676553THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1755 This issue has an interesting variety of articles from during the French & Indian War in America, among which are: "Scheme For a New Lottery" "Account of American Pine" "Description of a Flying Lizard"; "Description of the City of Lisbon" and much on the... Read full description -
Item #676531THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1748
* Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle
* War of the Austrian Succession
The most significant content would be the "General & Definitive Treaty of Peace", more commonly known as the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle which ended the War of Austrian Succession. This treaty takes five pages.... Read full description -
Item #676500THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1754 Among the articles in this issue are: "Description of a Remarkable Venomous Insect found in South America"; an article concerning a form of sun dial with an illustration of it; "Of the Junction of Asia and America" which begins: "The... Read full description -
Item #676496THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1753
* Hand colored Woodcut of plate of "The Baltimore Bird" (Oriole) nesting in "The Virginian Tulip Tree"
One of the prime features of this issue is the plate showing: "The Baltimore Bird" (Oriole) nesting in "The Virginian Tulip Tree",... Read full description -
Item #676474THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1770 The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with a notable & lengthy address of the Virginia House of Burgesses to the King. It notes in part: "...upon former & recent occasions humbly... Read full description -
Item #676473THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1770
* Pre Revolutionary War America
The reverse of the title page is entirely taken up with: "American Affairs" which is mostly taken up with: "Lieutenant Hutchinson's Speech to Both Houses of Assembly of the Province of Massachusetts' Bay". In... Read full description -
Item #676470THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1741
* New York Conspiracy of 1741
* Slaves - Slavery insurrection
Within this issue is an article: "Of the Office of Auditor of the Revenue in America" which includes: "I am a native of New England & having read in your paper...The state of importance of the American colonies is so... Read full description -
Item #676469THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1740 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Course of Iberia, why so Obstinate" "Continuation of the Life of Sir Francis Drake--His Voyage & Adventures inthe Streight of Magellan"" is part of a multi-issue biography; "Remarks on his Majesty's Speech"... Read full description -
Item #676466THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1740 An article of note is: "Discourse on Hebrew Customs Concluded" - which is a continuation from the previous issue.
Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a report which includes: "...Being a general fast was observed with great decency & solemnity throughout... Read full description -
Item #676464THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1739
Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Why the Popish Lords decline Taking the Oaths" "Daring Presumption of the Methodists" "A Further Account of the South Sea Company's Affairs" "Deplorable Case of a Widow Lady" and more.
Near the back is the:... Read full description -
Item #676461THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1736 Included is an interesting article continue from a previous issue: "Account of the Deluge", meaning the Biblical Flood.
Near the back is a short bit noting: "The trustees for the colony of Georgia gave instructions to Mr. Von Reck to fetch more Protestants from Germany to... Read full description -
Item #675457THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1791 Included is an interesting article headed: "Botany Bay" being a letter from Mr. White, surgeon-general at Botany Bay datelined Sydney Cove, Port Jackson, New South Wales, April 17, 1790. This articles takes a bit over a full page.
This is followed by an article headed:... Read full description -
Item #675452THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1790
* African slave trade
* William Wilberforce
* Indians massacred
Included is an interesting article on an: "Apparatus of Humanity" with a related full page print captioned: "Apparatus For Communicating Heat to Bodies Apparently... Read full description -
Item #675444GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1790 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice, attached fold-out map: "A Map showing the communication of the Lakes and the Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America."
The map shows the extreme western parts of Lake Superior and... Read full description -
Item #675438GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1790 The issue includes a wide range of articles, & near the back several pages with an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France".
There is also a report headed: "America" reporting on the Northwest Indian War, noting in part: "...that Major Hardin...with... Read full description -
Item #674800THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, March 31, 1744 This was the first successful magazine in America although formatted unlike typical magazines. It was exclusively a chronicle of the Great Awakening in America, exclusively of secular news reports. It was preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which... Read full description -
Item #674777THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1740 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Remarks on the Woolen Trade" "Article of the Treaty of Utrecht Relating thereto" "The State of the Press & Hardships of Printers" "Debates in the Senate of Great Lilliput Continued"... Read full description -
Item #674774THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1767 There is a nice & large foldout plate which shows the: "Funeral Process of the Duke of York" measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches, and is accompanied by a detailed article. This is the only plate called for in this issue & has some creases and foxing at the folds.
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Item #673764THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 31, 1782 Most of page 4 is taken up with the continued: "Further Extracts from the Printed Narrative of Lieutenant James Moody's Exertions and Sufferings in the Cause of Government in North America".
Page 2 has a paragraph noting: "...that since the Provisional Treaty was concluded with... Read full description -
Item #673423THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston, April 9, 1743 This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.
As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation &... Read full description -
Item #673260THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1781
* Revolutionary War in the South
* Ninety-Six SC South Carolina
The "Historical Chronicle" includes a short bit about: "Two gentlemen...charged with carrying on a treasonable correspondence with the American agent Adams at Amsterdam & with supplying... Read full description -
Item #673177THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1749
Articles within include: "Consequences of Relaxing the Laws against Suicide" "Description & Use of a New Electrometer" with an illustration; "Description of a New Water Bellows".
"Different Crocodiles" is about the animal in... Read full description -
Item #672492THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 7, 1782
* re. Isaac Haynes execution
* American Revolutionary War
All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with: "Further Particulars of the Debate in the House of Lords...on the Duke of Richmond's Motion Respecting the... Read full description -
Item #672277THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1743 One of the articles is titled: "Of the Effects of Cold at Pr. of Wales' in Churchill River in Hudson's Bay..." which is present-day Canada. This article takes over a full page.
Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the... Read full description -
Item #671779THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 23, 1784 Page 3 has a report headed: "America - From the New York Royal Gazette" which was loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War. It notes in part: "...Assembly of New Jersey...Resolved unanimously, that the United States in Congress assembled,... Read full description -
Item #671518GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1790 The issue includes a wide range of articles taking the majority of the pages, and also has near the back several pages with an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France". There is also a report headed: "America" noting in part: "...that Major... Read full description -
Item #670619THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, October, 1790 Articles include: "Remarks on Capital Punishment" "Sketch of the Nature & Causes of Diseases" "Short Account of Mr. McGillivray" who was the famous chief of the Creek Indians; "On the Architecture of America"... Read full description -
Item #670618THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, Sept., 1790
* Benjamin Franklin letters
* Dangerous lightning deaths
A nice issue with a full title/contents page with an embellishment at the top.
Included within are two item by Ben Franklin: "Letter on the Death of Persons Struck with Lightning--by Dr. Franklin" and "Extracts of Letters form Dr.... Read full description -
Item #670393THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, January & February, 1796 A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.
Eighty pages, disbound without a full... Read full description -
Item #670392THE THEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE, New York, November & December, 1795 A religious magazine which published bi-monthly, each issue dated for two months. It begin in July, 1795, and lasted only thru February, 1799, the latter issues being quarterly. An obscure title from the 18th century.
Eighty pages, disbound without a full... Read full description -
Item #669538THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 15, 1795 Evidence of how controversial the Jay Treaty with England was, page 3 has a report noting in part: "...about noon...the 4th...a number of people collected together and daringly attempted to burn, in effigy, our late minister J. Jay, together with the treaty...".
Also a... Read full description -
Surrender of Belgrade...
Item #669527THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1739
* Historical Jewish and Christian content
* George Whitefield
* Surrender of Belgrade
One of the articles within is headed: "Continuation of the dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages (see photos... Read full description -
Item #669229COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 7, 1794
* President George Washington acts of Congress
The front page begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington.
Page 3 has a document, signed by the President: G. Washington, in which he nominates John Jay as an envoy... Read full description -
Item #669228COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1794
* President George Washington
* United States Congress - John Adams
* Trade embargo against Great Britain
The front page begins with a Resolve of Congress extending the Embargo until May 25, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President; John... Read full description -
Item #669227COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 30, 1794
* John Jay nomination - nominates
* President George Washington
* Envoy to Great Britain
A page 3 report notes: "The Senate of the United States have concurred in the Presidents nomination of JOHN JAY, as Envoy-Extraordinary to the Court of Great-Britain...". He would... Read full description -
Item #669184COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 30, 1793
* Mad Anthony Wayne
* Battles with American Indians
Page 3 has: "Indian War" which has near the beginning: "..that Gen. Wayne's army had been attacked by the Indians & that, after a bloody engagement, the Indians were defeated with the loss of 600 killed and wounded--Gen. Wayne... Read full description -
Item #669162COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 25, 1793
* Founding Father John Hancock
* Proclamation & documents
* re. Yellow Fever epidemic
The front page begins with a document from Massachusetts on the restrictions to be enforced due to the spread of the Yellow Fever epidemic centered at Philadelphia, signed in type by the... Read full description -
Item #669157COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1793
* The Building of Washington D.C.
Page 2 has a report: "We...inform the public, that the buildings in the new Federal City are rapidly advancing: The President's house is built one story high; the Capitol and Hotel are in a considerable state of forwardness, and there are...fifty houses finished, among which are... Read full description -
Item #669151COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1793
* Early Thomas Jefferson document
* United States Secretary of State
Page 2 has a "Circular" concerning "...the unjustifiable vexation and spoliation committed on our merchant vessels by the privateers of the powers at war..." and stating that due attention will be given... Read full description -
Item #669137COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 17, 1793 Page 2 has: "British Official Account Of The Battle At Maulde" which is a lengthy account. Also from Penna: "A letter from Fort St. Clair informs that every preparation for a campaign was making there: That several tracts of Indians had been seen round the fort...".
A report from... Read full description -
Item #669134COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793 Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.
Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.
Four pages, very... Read full description -
Item #669130COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1793
* President George Washington
Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Address of the Merchants & Traders of Baltimore, to George Washington, President of the United States, which is followed by: "The President's Answer" which is signed in type by him: George Washington.
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Item #669094THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 5, 1797
* Nice 18th century American publication
* President John Adams proclamation
The front page has reports from the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress". Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" concerning a need to convene Congress, signed in... Read full description -
Item #669093THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 22, 1797 Beginning on the front page & ending on pg. 4 signed: Samuel Adams is "An Act ...Respecting Highways" in the state of Mass. Page 2 has: "Slave Trade"
Four pages, good condition.
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