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Item #688248DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 1847 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by the President: James K. Polk, concerning a treaty with the country of Peru, more specifically with some changes to Article VII of the original 1841 document.
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Item #596577THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 14, 1847
* Mexican War
Page 3 has reports from the Mexican War including heads: "From Monterrey and Saltillo" "Brigadier General Pillow" "Movement of Troops" "The 'Rumors' from the Rio Grande" which includes a letter signed by: Z. Taylor; and other items. Some war content on... Read full description -
Item #666730DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 1847 Page 3 has a great wealth of reporting on the Mexican War with: "Further From Mexico" "Official - The 'Rumors' From the Rio Grande" "Latest From Monterey" "Very Late From the Gulf of Mexico" and a detailed letter signed in type by: Z. Taylor.
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Item #597364THE SALEM OBSERVER, Massachusetts, Jan. 16, 1847 Page 2 includes: "The War and Slavery" "Important From the Army" "The Mexican War" "More of Santa Anna's Movements" with the Mexican War coverage taking over a full column.
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Item #622538THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 1847
* Valentín Gómez Farías address
* Mexican-American War
As would be expected from a D.C. paper, much reporting from Congress including talk on funding the army. Page 3 has: "Late From Mexico" which has the address of the Mexican vice president. Also a letter which begins: ... Read full description -
Item #206601NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Jan. 28, 1847 On the ftpg. under an engraving of an eagle and shield are a "Convention With The Grand Duchy Of Hesse Cassel For The Abolition Of The Droit DAuabaine And Of Taxes On Emigration", a "Treaty With Belgium, Of Commerce And Navigation", a "Treaty With The Two Sicilies Of... Read full description -
Item #666731DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 1847 The top of the back page has a column headed: "From The Seat Of War" datelined at Matamoros. It provides the latest information on events in the on-going Mexican War.
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Item #602939THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1847 The front page has: "Army Intelligence" "General Wool's Division" which includes a letter from the "camp at Agua Neuva" and another from "Monterey, Dec. 24, 1846". Inside has: "Official" with two "General Orders" relating to the military (see).
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Item #605064THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 1847 Page 2 has reports on the Mexican War with: "Army Intelligence" "Later From Tampico--Important" "Later From the Army--Important from Tampico--Arrival of Col. Kinney at that place---Later News from Gen. Taylor--Engagement of Col. May with the Mexicans..." "Later From Texas"
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Item #666732DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 1847 Page 3 has much on the Mexican War, continuing on page 4 as well. Included: "Honors to the Brave" "General Taylor's Letter" "The Mexican Army" "Interesting From the Army" and an interest report from a soldier's diary.
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Item #698941AMERICAN MESSENGER, New York, February, 1847 A religiously-themed newspaper published by the American Tract Society. We believe this to be the first of this title we have offered.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various light damp staining, good condition.
AI notes: The American Messenger was a religious newspaper published in New York by... Read full description -
Item #623041THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847 Page 3 has: "Interesting From the Army" with news concerning events near Victoria, Mexico, including: "...that Brig. General Quitman had, on the 29th of Dec., occupied the city of Victoria, the capital of the State of Tamaulipas..." with more. Also: "General Taylor... Read full description -
Item #637704THE UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1847 The ftpg. has: "The Executive and the Army" concerning General Taylor (see). Page 2 has more content concerning General Taylor and the Mexican War, plus: "Arrival of the Remains of the Heroes of Monterey--Military Escorts--Departure of the Remains of Capt. Boyle..." and more.
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Item #666733DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 1847 Page 3 has two columns on the Mexican War all headed: "The Mexican War" with a great wealth of detail.
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Item #221190DAILY UNION, Washington, Feb. 6, 1847.
* James K. Polk treaty with Winnebago Indian Tribe
On the ftpg. under Official is the text of a treaty between the U.S. and the Winnebago tribe of Indians. Includes the names of the Indian leaders who signed the treaty with an x mark. Also signed by various officials and in type: James K. Polk. Other. Other news of... Read full description -
Item #604806WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, New York, February 6, 1847 Subtitled: "A Family Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, Morality, and General Intelligence." Although primarily a literary publication, there are various news items at the back.
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Item #666735DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 9, 1847 Page 3 has some interesting editorial commentary on the Mexican War, with: "The War, And It's Present Objects". This is followed by: "The City of Mexico or Peace".
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Item #688246DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 1847 Pages 3 and 4 contain great content headed: "The Capitulation Of Monterey - Official Papers and Letters", the first of which is a half column letter signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
At the time Davis was a Colonel in the "Mississippi Rifles" which... Read full description -
Item #695907DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1847
* Smithsonian Institution
* Finding a location for
* From Washington D.C.
The top of the ftpg. has an interesting article: "Smithsonian Institution" which deals with finding an appropriate place to build it. One thought mentioned is on... Read full description -
Item #643792THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 1847
* Western expansion
* Mexican War
The top of the ftpg. has a document: "By the President of the United States" concerning the sale of land in the Iowa Territory, plus another very similar for the sale of land in Arkansas, and yet another for the sale of land in... Read full description -
Item #666738DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 1847 Over half of page 3 is taken up with reports on the Mexican War, with items headed: "An Important 'Sign' " "Important News From the Army" "Later From Tampico - Critical Situation of the Volunteers from the Ondiaka--Reported Conflict with the Mexicans"... Read full description -
Item #614346WESTERN LITERARY MESSENGER, Buffalo, New York, February 27, 1847 Subtitled: "A Family Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, Morality, and General Intelligence." Although primarily a literary publication, there are various news items at the back. Most of one of the inside pages is taken up with: "The Extension of Slavery" (see).
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Item #623042THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 1847 Page 2 has; "Army Intelligence" "Later from Vera Cruz--Santa Anna Not Assassinated--His Gambling Operations--Number & Condition of is Army..." and more subheads with the text taking over a full column.
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Item #666739DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 2, 1847 An historic issue as page 2 has two-thirds of a column taken up with a nice report on the: "Battle of Monterrey" - Col. Garland's Report". This was a major a victory for the American Army.
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Item #665762NEW YORK HERALD, March 5, 1847 Page 3 has a column with a nice stack of heads on the Mexican War: "To The Latest Moments" "Highly Important From Mexico" "Later From the Army" "The Whole Command Moving To Vera Cruz" "Movements of the Mexicans" 'Renewal of Hostilities in the Neighborhood of... Read full description -
Item #666741DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1847
* Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna
* Mexican-Amercian War
There is some fine reporting on the progress of the Mexican War, as page 3 has: "Official News From The Army" "News From Mexico" which includes a lengthy & detailed letter from the "U.S. Squadron off... Read full description -
Item #602938THE UNION, Washington, D.C., March 6, 1847
* Mexican War
The front page has: "Army and Navy Intelligence" "The Latest From the Brazos" "Embarkation of troops at the Brazos--Further of the Surrender of Major Gaines's command--Movement of Santa Anna's army--March towards Saltillo...". This text takes over... Read full description -
Item #599074COLUMBIA WASHINGTONIAN, Hudson, New York, March 11, 1847 the front page ha: "Washington's Last charge at Brandywine" which takes 2 1/2 columns. Page 3 has content on the Mexican War: "From The Seat of War""the American Prisoners".
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Item #613358THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., March 11, 1847 Page 2 has: "Army & Navy Intelligence" "Interesting From Mexico" "Naval" "Army Intelligence" "Mexico" concerning the Mexican War.
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Item #666778DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 12, 1847 Page 3 has reports on the Mexican War including: "War News" and a letter from New Orleans with some content on Santa Anna, and then a report headed: "From the Army".
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Item #597019SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, New York, 1847 A group of 3 issues from March 13, July 10, & Sept. 4, 1847, each filled with various sporting and entertainment reports plus some news of the day. A nice, sporting-themed masthead (see). Each back page has an illustrated chess article.
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Item #666779DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 15, 1847 The front page has eight Acts of Congress, several relating to the Mexican War.
Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "From Santa Fe" "Important From Mexico" and "The War". Also a lengthy report: "Commodore Biddle's Official... Read full description -
Item #688245DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 16, 1847 Page 3 has over half a column taken up with: "The War In Mexico" begins: "It is intimated by letters from Washington that the President and other officials there entertain the confident expectation of a speedy peace with Mexico..." with much more.
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Item #666780DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1847
* Taos Revolt - New Mexico
* Mexican-American War
Page 3 has over half a column headed: "Important From New Mexico" which has a subhead: "Insurrection at Taos".
This was the Taos Revolt, an insurrection in January 1847 by Hispano and Puebloan allies... Read full description -
Item #666782DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 20, 1847 Page 2 has a great wealth on the Mexican War, the focus being the lengthy: "Proclamation by the General Commanding the Army of the United States of America: To the People of Mexico". It begins: "After manly years of patient endurance, the United States... Read full description -
Item #688240DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 24, 1847
* Phineas T. Barnum
* Dwarf Tom Thumb
The top of page 3 has an interesting article headed: "General Tom Thumb" which has a letter from Europe on his tour there, and is prefaced with: "This wonderfully small pattern of a man...returned a few weeks ago from a visit to... Read full description -
Item #666783DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 26, 1847 Page 3 has fine reporting on the Mexican War with: "From Mexico", and a letter from New Orleans, then: "Gen. Scott's Movements" "Later From Mexico" and "Late From Tampico".
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Item #666784DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 29, 1847 Over one-third of page 3 is taken up with: "Correspondence Between Gen. Taylor and the War Department" concerning events in the Mexican War. Several letters are including, 2 by Winfield Scott.
Also: "Exciting News from Mexico" includes a letter... Read full description -
Item #666785DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has some fine reporting on the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory in a battle against a larger Mexican army.
"Glorious But Dear-Bought Victory", then a letter from New... Read full description -
Item #666787DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 2, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican-American War
* General Zachary Taylor
Page 3 has much on the Mexican War including: "Latest From Gen. Taylor's Army" "Vera Cruz" "The Battle of Buena Vista" "Investment of Vera Cruz" and a letter from... Read full description -
Item #666789DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 6, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* Mexican War
Page 2 has close to two very detailed columns concerning the historic Battle of Buena Vista, an American victory over a larger Mexican force.
The two reports are headed: "Battle of Buena Vista"... Read full description -
Item #666791DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 8, 1847 Page 3 has: "Claims Against Texas and the U. States" as well as: "From Vera Cruz", a letter from the "Field opposite Vera Cruz". Then: "Santa Anna's Pass.
There is a report: "From California" noting in part: "At... Read full description -
Item #688243DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 13, 1847
* Mexican–American War
* Siege of Veracruz
* General Winfield Scott
Page 2 has over two columns taken up with: "Further Official Papers Concerning the Capitulation of Vera Cruz - Dispatches From Gen. Scott."
These accounts and letters, including a lengthy... Read full description -
Item #688244DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 14, 1847 Much on the Mexican War, with page 3 containing: "Col. Harney's Dragon Fight" "The Capture of Vera Cruz" "The Victory" "The Navy at Vera Cruz" "Later from the City of Mexico--Another American Victory--The Fall of... Read full description -
Item #634816NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 17, 1847 The front page has most of a column headed; "From The Army at Vera Cruz" reporting on the Mexican War, and which includes a detailed letter signed in type by: H. L. Scott. Also two appointments by the President, promotions for General Gideon J. Pillow and General John A.... Read full description -
Item #700049THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., April 20, 1847
* Battle of Buena Vista
* General Santa Anna
* Mexican-American War
Fully half of page 2 is taken up with a very detailed accounting of the historic Battle of Buena Vista during the Mexican War, this one penned by the Mexican general as it is signed in type by him: Antonio... Read full description -
Item #691618DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 22, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War with articles headed: "The Negotiations With Mexico" "The American Force at Buena Visa" which includes a chart of the various units; "Official--From New Mexico" which is a nearly 2 column article from Santa Fe. Also: "A... Read full description -
Item #691619DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847
* "Gunboat diplomacy"
* Mexican War
* San Diego, California
* Samuel Francis Du Pont
Perhaps the most interesting report is on page 3: "From California" who ch gives news by date, and includes a report that: "...The U.S.... Read full description -
Item #705489NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 24, 1847 Much reporting on the Mexican War, plus the front page has: "Late From California" which is a lengthy letter from San Diego reading more like a travelogue than a military report, although there is mention of a battle with the Mexicans.
Also on the front page: "Letter... Read full description -
Item #691620DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 27, 1847 Reports inside include: "Gen. Taylor--Mexican Banditti" which is signed in type: Z. Taylor. Also: "Interesting to Volunteers" which is on the Mexican War; "On the New Planet" concerning the recent discovery of Neptune; and a... Read full description
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