Historic Newspapers: Discounted Issues (as priced) through Thursday, September 17, 2026!
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1758 Various European news reports with datelines from the Admiralty Office, London, Holland, Ireland, Falmouth, Portsmouth & elsewhere. The back page has a… more
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798 Page 2 has an: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better… more
NEW YORK EVENING POST, July 17, 1815
* Dartmoor Prison massacre
* American prisoners
Inside contain over three pages on the infamous Dartmoor Prisoner Massacre, perhaps the most detailed… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 5, 1849 The top of the back page has: "The Gold In California" which includes 3 items, two from the Phila. Mint of the U.S.
Pages 3 & 4 have: "Letter… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Slavery related U.S. Congress vote "nay"
Page 3 has much reporting from the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 22, 1849 Page 4 has one & one-third columns taken up with reports concerning the gold situation in California. Under the heading:… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 24, 1849 Page 3 has half a column headed: "From California" which is a letter depicting: "...a vivid and life-like picture of the state of things in… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 26, 1849 The bottom of page 3 has: "Movements For California" noting in part: "...company is being formed at Boston to visit the gold mines of… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 1849
Page 3 has three items concerning the California Gold Rush headed: "How They Go!" and: "State of Society in the Gold Region" with a report… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 1849
The front page has nearly two columns taken up with a detailed article: "Gold Hunting In California, in the Sixteenth Century".
Page 7 has… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "One of The Boys In California" which has a prefacing note: "The following amusing epistle we find in the Toledo… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 1849
* California gold rush
* Hardships for 49ers
Page 3 has: "For California" which reports of several ship heading to California.… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 15, 1849 Page 3 has a wonderful and more than full column report headed: "Internal Route to California" which begins with a letter written by 3… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 1849 Most of the front page is the: "Speech of Mr. Wm. B. Preston On the Formation of a New State out of the Territories of California and… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 17, 1849
* Gold discoveries in village of San Francisco
The front page has: "The Grand Inauguration Ball, at the City Hall Saloon". Page… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 21, 1849
* Early in Abraham Lincoln's political career
* Addresses United States Congress
Page 3 has much reporting from the "House of… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 1, 1849 Half of the front page, all of page 2 and much of page 3 are taken up with an interesting discussion in the Senate on: "The New… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 3, 1849
* Early Abraham Lincoln
* 12 years prior to presidency
The back page has a list of the "Managers" for the "Grand Inauguration… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 5, 1849
* Congressman Abraham Lincoln
* re. President Zachary Taylor inauguration
* Abe on the Inaugural Ball committee
The back page… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 8, 1849 Dated just three days after Taylor's inauguration, it is not surprising that related content would be found in this issue.
Page 3 has… more
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 9, 1849 The first column of page 7 has the reviews of six newspapers on "The Inaugural Address" of President Taylor, with many diverse comments.
Also… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 15, 1849 Page 3 has: "The Voice of The West" which has a report on the inaugural of President Taylor. Also: "From California" which includes a… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 24, 1849 Page 3 has: "Crossing The Isthmus" being a letter on the challenges of crossing at Panama to reach the gold fields of California.
… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 28, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
* Colorado Winter
The back page has: "Col. Fremont--A Distressing Report" which… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 31, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
Page 3 has: "Later From Col. Fremont" with some details on his fateful fourth… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 7, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
Page 3 has over half a column headed: "From Santa Fe" which includes a letter on Col.… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 9, 1849 The entire front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with the: "Speech of Mr. Jas. McDowell On the Formation of Governments for New… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 11, 1849 Page 3 begins with: "From California" which is a letter beginning: "I have just returned from an exploration of the gold region &… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1849
* John C. Fremont
* Fatal 4th expedition
Page 2 has nearly two columns headed: "Col. Fremont & His Party - Further & Final… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 18, 1849 Most of the front page is taken up with the: "Speech of Mr. Palfrey On the Bill Creating a Territorial Government for Upper… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 19, 1849
* California gold rush
* Hardships for 49ers
Page 3 has: "Return of Californians" which has two accounts, one beginning: "It… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 21, 1849 Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "The Emigration to California" and: "The California Fever" and: "Government Expeditions to… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 25, 1849 Page 2 has nearly a full column on: "Bay of San Francisco & Dependent Country".
Page 3 has: "Overland Journey to California" "More… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., April 28, 1849
* Minnesota Territory is created
* From our nation's capital
The top of page 2 has: "The New Territory Of Minnesota" which… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 2, 1849
* John James Audubon
* American ornithologist
Page 3 has a report beginning: "Col. Webb, commander of a large California… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 5, 1849 The top of page 3 has: "Emancipation In Kentucky" which has a report from the Convention of the Friends of Emancipation. This is followed… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 9, 1849 Over half of the front page is taken up with a lengthy: "Speech of Mr. J. G. Chapman Upon the Bill to Establish a Territorial Government… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 14, 1849
* Astor Place Opera House riot
* Actor William Macready - Macbeth
* Manhattan - New York City
A terrific & quite detailed issue… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington D.C., May 15, 1849 Page 3 has nearly two columns taken up with reports concerning the Astor Place Riot during which nearly 30 people were killed. The… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1849 Inside pages include: "Disturbances on the Isthmus" of Panama, which has much on problems concerning the many travelers going to & from… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 29, 1849 Page 3 has one-third of a column taken up with: "From California" which has several news reports.
Four pages, very nice condition.
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 31, 1849 Page 3 has: "Slavery" and nearly a full column headed: "From California and Panama" and then a lengthy report on: "Politics in New… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 1, 1849 Page 3 reports include: "Indian Hostilities in Texas" which includes several reports from Brownsville. "Further Details from California"… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 2, 1849 Page 3 has: "The Last News From California" which includes in part: "...Wonderful country! Gold there is not only getting plentier than… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1849 Page 3 has: "The California Line of March" which is a letter from Fort Kearny, Nebraska Territory. It is prefaced with: "Evidence still… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 16, 1849 Page 3 has half a column taken up with: "Expedition To the Great Salt Lake" which is very descriptive of their findings.
Page 3 also… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 19, 1849 The most notable report is the black-bordered "Postscript" at the upper right of page 3 which is headed: "Death Of Ex-President Polk"… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 22, 1849 Page 2 has a very descriptive article: "The Bay of San Francisco" which is fine reading concerning the effects of the Gold Rush on the… more
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 23, 1849 Page 3 has: "Men and Business In California" which takes a more economic and business-focused look at the situation in California as a… more
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