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Item #708143SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 15, 1803 Page 2 has a letter from the Indiana Territory noting: "...the governor of the Indiana Territory...arrived at this place from Detroit and Fort Wayne. At the latter place he concluded a treaty with the Indians, which will prove advantageous to them, to the territory, and the... Read full description -
Item #686117BOSTON GAZETTE, Aug. 29, 1803 The entire front page is taken up with a list of "Wholesale Pricers Current, at Boston". Page 2 has much concerning the situation in Europe with Napoleon Buonaparte including an article: "National Spirit" from London, noting in part: "...Let him come then, this Corsican Consul, if he dare. An island... Read full description -
Item #724865THE ENGLISH CHRONICLE & WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, England, Oct. 4, 1803 One of the less common titles of early 19th century England, this issue added to the private collection because of the nice engraving in the masthead. This is the first of this title we have offered.
Various reports of the day including many with... Read full description -
Item #213174COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Nov. 19, 1803.
* Chelmsford Massachusetts MA
* Glass House Built
* Glass Manufacturing
On page 2 under Massachusetts Glass is a report stating that an extensive Glass-House has been constructed at Chelmsford at the junction of the Middlesex Canal and the Merrimack River by the proprietors of the Glass Manufactory.... Read full description -
Item #595905COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALISET, Boston, Dec. 3, 1803
* Henry Dearborn
Page 2 includes: "Augmented Salaries" which lists the pay for various posts in the federal government (see). Also on pg. is a letter signed in type by: H. Dearborn (see).
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, nice condition. -
Item #667521NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Dec. 16, 1803 Although page 2 begins with a report from the Senate on the new mode for electing a President & Vice President (see), the prime content might be the various reports relating to the troubles that were the Barbary War. Included is a letter to Congress relating to this as well, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, loss to an upper corner partially affects just one letter, otherwise good condition. -
Dated in 1804...
Item #571956BOSTON GAZETTE, Massachusetts, 1804 An authentic issue of this famous title dated in the year 1804. Woodcut prints of ships, period advertising, and political reporting are common. A great issue to have if desiring to gain a snap-shot view of 1804 from one of the most prominent cities and cultural hubs of early America.
The issue is complete, has light bit of... Read full description -
Item #681474NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Feb. 21, 1804. The front page has a Proclamation for a "Day of Public Fasting and Prayer", signed in type by the governor: Caleb Strong.
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Item #713637WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, March 17, 1804 Page 3 has an historic report: "Loss Of The U.S. Frigate Philadelphia, Capt. Bainbridge". The report begins: "We are sorry to say that the above-mentioned frigate has been lost on the coast of Tripoli & the officers & crew, we fear, condemned to slavery..." and what followed are additional... Read full description -
Item #702652COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, April 11 and 14, 1804
* Judge Samuel Chase
* U.S. Supreme Court
This is a pair of consecutive issues on the Impeachment of Judge Chase.
The front page of April 11 is mostly taken up with: "Judge Chase's Vindication" which includes to letter by Chase concerning... Read full description -
Item #683009THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, May 15, 1804 Inside has a brief report noting: "At Pittsburgh (the head of Ohio river) were launched on the 30th March, the ship Louisiana, 300 tons burthen--on the 31st schooner Conquest, 126 tons, pierced for 18 guns--and on the 1st of April, the schooner Alleghany. The first sailed... Read full description -
Item #222408BOSTON GAZETTE, July 12, 1804
* Virginia mudslide disaster
* Early 19th century original reading
Page 2 has an interesting letter from Winchester, Virginia, that says:
* ...a mountain, 15 or 20 miles from that place, had recently burst; and area of 15 or 20 acres of earth fell into the adjacent valley...the force of violence being such... Read full description -
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Item #658423High Resolution Images of: THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN, Hudson, New York, July 17, 1804
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images (printable/publishable quality) available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you this set of images which includes: the... Read full description -
Item #151061MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, dated Aug. 29, 1804. Click on the camera below to see the interesting page 2 article headed: "Counterfeit Bank Notes" with a brief article on this problem in Virginia. An early item and great to have in a period newspaper. Scattered foxing throughout, 4 pages, minimal edge wear, generally good. -
Item #204175COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 6, 1804 Pg. 2 news from "Vincenes" says that the "Delaware tribe of Indians relinquished to the United States all their claim to the extensive tract of country which lies between the Ohio, Wabash, and the road leading from Post-Vincenes, to the Great Falls of the Ohio." A few more comments about the importance of this acquisition. Very slight crease in this report. -
Item #703935JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine (actually still part of Mass. at this point), Oct. 22, 1804 Over half of the front page is a very detailed; "Review of Mr. Jefferson's Administration" which is critical of him.
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Item #667524NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 12, 1804
* Naval Captain Stephen Decatur
* Hero of Second Battle of Tripoli Harbor
Page 3 contains a "Resolution" which congratulates the: "...gallant conduct of captain Stephen Decatur...of the U.S. ketch Intrepid, in attacking in the harbour of Tripoli & destroying a Tripolitan frigate of 40... Read full description -
Item #707401COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 13, 1805
* President Thomas Jefferson
* United States Navy support
* Construction of the U.S. Capitol
The front page begins with: "An Act Making appropriations for the support of the Navy of the United States, during the year 1805" plus: "An Act Making an appropriation for completing the... Read full description -
Item #213522BOSTON GAZETTE EXTRA, May 6, 1805 A folio-size singlesheet containing all advertisements and notices. Nice condition. -
Item #702684EASTERN ARGUS, Portland (Maine; at this time it was part of Massachusetts, not becoming a state until 1820), May 31, 1805
* President John Adams
* (6) Acts of Congress
Over half of the front page is taken up with six Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson. One relates to: "... regulating the... Read full description -
Item #673424(5) Five very early 19th century American newspapers: United States' Gazette, Nov. 27, 1809; Massachusetts Spy, June 15, 1808; Boston Gazette, May 16, 1805; Independent Chronicle, Nov. 23,1807; and New York Herald, Nov. 19, 1803. All five are good "newsy" newspapers of folio size, 4 pages, some margin tears, generally good condition. A nice set of five different, early newspapers. -
Item #220048NEW-YORK HERALD, New York, July 27, 1805
* Superintendent of Scavengers
* Oysters
Page 3 has a municipal item: A Law for the amendment of the law for the appointment of a Superintendent of Scavengers. Concerned the possession or sale of oysters in the city from June thru September. Other news of the day. Area of foxing in unrelated content, otherwise in good condition. -
Item #212728THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Aug. 14, 1805
* Predecessor of the Hartford Courant, America's oldest newspaper
This is a nice, early issue of America's oldest continually published newspaper, now known as the Hartford Courant, but with this title for most of its history. Over half of the front page is taken up with... Read full description -
Item #700659THE REPERTORY, Boston, Sept. 20, 1805 Page 2 has content concerning the First Barbary War including: "Official" relating to a possible peace treaty with Tripoli. Plus a very lengthy letter signed in type by Captain Isaac Hull concerning the Barbary War. Also: "General Eaton and the Ex-Bashaw" of Tripoli.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #700662COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 21, 1805 Page 2 has content relating to the ongoing First Barbary War with Tripoli.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing a few archival mends at the margins. -
Item #700656THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 2, 1805 The front page, and much of page 2 contain a great wealth of information & reporting headed: "War With Tripoli" which is on the First Barbary War.
Four pages, a bit irregular at the spine margin from disbinding, nice condition. -
Item #695025SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Oct. 28, 1805 Pages 1 and 2 contain reports on the life & funeral of Arthur Jenner, late governor of Rhode Island. Other news and ads of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor foxing, good condition. -
Item #701541THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Nov. 13, 1805 Close to half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & detailed report on the on-going Barbary War, headed: "American Captives in Tripoli". It carries over to page 2 & is continued in a future issue.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #538277"After" Hogarth engraving dated 1806.
NOTE: The book or magazine from which this print was removed is unknown. The print is engraved after a work by William Hogarth titled "Industry & Idleness".
William Hogarth was a major English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, and editorial cartoonist of the 18th century. His work ranged from excellent realistic... Read full description -
Item #585820THE WEEKLY INSPECTOR, New York, 1806 A very short lived magazine which lasted but one year, described in it's prospectus as "...a vehicle of intelligence which shall be principally devoted to the political interests of our country...". Not listed in "A History of American Magazines..." (Mott), 8 pages, 5 by 8 inches, nice condition. -
Item #710136THE EVENING FIRESIDE, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1806 This was a short-lived paper existing only from December, 1804 thru December, 1806.
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news with... Read full description -
Item #214362BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 27, 1806.
* Stock Prices
* 1806 Boston Massachusetts
Taking much of the front page is a large chart: Wholesale Prices Current At Boston. Also has the Prices Of Stocks Premiums of Insurance and Course Of Exchange. News of the day includes: "Colonial Trade" "Inland Improvements" "Grand Army" and more. 4 pages in good condition. -
Item #708214THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Jan. 29, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Haiti slaves revolt - revolution
The front page has a letter signed in type: Th. Jefferson, which introduces to the Senate a lengthy letter from General Trudeau of St. Domingo and complains about carrying on commerce with the island.
Page 3 has: "Negro Revolt"... Read full description -
Item #710140THE EVENING FIRESIDE, Philadelphia, Feb. 8, 1806 This was a short-lived paper existing only from December, 1804 thru December, 1806.
It was one of several weeklies of the early 19th century. Mott describes them: "Most of the weeklies were low-priced, quarto in size, and designed for entertainment; frequently they combined politics and news with... Read full description -
Item #700658THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1806 The front pages content on the First Barbary War including the: "Convention" or treaty with Tripoli in hopes of resolving the problems between the two nations.
Four pages, very nice condition. -
Item #667559INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Feb. 13, 1806 The front page message from the President to the Senate communicates a report from the Sec. of State about neutral rights, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. Hereafter is the report, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, bit close-trimmed at the top of page 2, good condition. -
Item #700660THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 19, 1806 Th front page has: "Victory Over The French, Battle of Erems". The back page has a continued article from a previous issue, being a message from President Jefferson concerning the First Barbary War. It concludes in a future issue.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #667537THE REPERTORY, Boston, April 4, 1806 The middle of page 2 contains a letter from the President concerning the troubling situation with Spain, one bit noting: "...the Spanish authorities were advancing into the disputed country to occupy new posts and make new settlements..." with more. The letter is signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, great condition. -
Item #667565UNITED STATES' GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, Philadelphia, April 17, 1806
* President Thomas Jefferson
The back page contains four letters to Congress each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, regarding situation with England.
Four pages, very nice condition. -
Item #713230SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 21, 1806 The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson.
Page 3 has much detail on a: "Massacre - Particular Account of the Massacre of the Officers & Crew of the Ship Atahualpa, Capt. Porter" about which more is found on the internet.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition. -
Item #219732NEW-YORK EVENING POST, May 10, 1806.
* Dromedary camel exibit advertisement from Arabia
A page 3 notice for an exhibition of the Two Dromedaries from Arabia, mentioning that:These are the first of the species eve imported into this country. Describes the unique characteristics of this unusual creature, better known as a camel. Some details about a... Read full description -
Item #694473PORTLAND GAZETTE & MAINE ADVERTISER, May 12, 1806
* Pre pre-statehood publication
* Cumberland County - Co.
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 14 years before statehood.
The back page has an article concerning General... Read full description -
Item #153608MERRIMACK MAGAZINE AND LADIES' LITERARY CABINET, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 1806 A weekly newspaper apparently for women as suggested by the title, containing mostly literary-related content, topical reports, poetry and occasional bits of news. The issue shown is an example of the condition and look of this title. The issue you will receive may... Read full description -
Item #645608COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 25, 1806
* Zeb Pike Explores The Mississippi River
Page 2 references: "...a letter from St. Louis...says Lieut. Pike returned a few since for reconnoitering the head waters of the Mississippi--All I can understand of his tour is, that the Mississippi heads out of a large lake, and runs a... Read full description -
Item #702648COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1806 The front page has nearly 2 columns taken up with discussion & reports concerning: "The Purchase of the Floridas" which would not be consummated until the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819.
Four pages, some older tape mends, mild wear.
background: In 1806, although the United States showed growing interest in... Read full description -
Item #212895THE REPERTORY, Boston, Aug. 22, 1806.
* New York Harbor
* Size Survey
Page 2 has a report about a survey of the harbor, bay and narrows of New York with a few details about specific distances and depths. Mentions Signal Hill, Powles Hook, Buttermilk Channel, and Whitehall slip.
Other news of the day. Archival mend to a tear at the bottom of... Read full description -
Item #701719THE WITNESS, Litchfield, Connecticut, Aug. 27, 1806 Various news and advertisements of the day.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, rubbing to the central vertical fold on the front page, good condition. -
Item #702777COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 4, 1806 Two columns of the front page are taken up with the complete printing of: "AN ACT To Prohibit The Importation of Certain Goods, Wares and Merchandise."
This was the historic Non-Importation Act, passed by Congress on April 18, 1806. It prohibited the import of certain British... Read full description -
Item #646687NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 21, 1806 Various news of the day both from Europe and America. Included within is a smaller sized single sheet "Supplement" issue of the same date.
Four pages, nice condition. -
Item #596298COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, EXTRA, Boston A trio of small-size "Extra" editions, dates of Oct. 29, Nov. 15 & Dec. 3, 1806. Some news items but mostly advertisements.
Two are 4 pages & are archivally rejoined at the spine, one is single sheet. All have untrimmed margins & are in great condition.
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