Historic Newspapers: George Washington
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Item #714497FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 23, 1887 This issue contains a slightly larger than a full page illustration entitled "Washington, D. C. -- An Unique Festival -- Egg-Rolling in the White House Grounds on Easter Monday" and has an accompanying article.
Also in the issue is: "Destructive Prairie Fires in Kansas --... Read full description -
Item #714448UNITED STATES' TELEGRAPH--EXTRA, Washington, Aug. 2, 1828
* Rare campaign periodical
* General Andrew Jackson
This was a campaign journal "...devoted exclusively to the Presidential election..." as stated in the masthead.
It was published by Duff Green, who had come to Washington to establish a newspaper... Read full description -
Item #714446THOMAS'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 -
Item #714382THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 23, 1779 Inside has a note: "The deputies of the states of the province of Utrecht...that an epidemical disorder rages...resolved, 'That from the 5th of this month till the 1st of April, 1780 no Jews or other persons should be permitted to go about the country buying & selling any... Read full description -
Item #714377DUNLAP'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1792 The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has a report: "...that Colonel Harden...on a mission to the Indians respecting a treaty of peace...were immediately made prisoners & sentenced to be burnt as spies. Colonel Harden saw his companion expire under all the... Read full description -
Item #713888NEW-YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, May 22, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln accepts the nomination for President
The last column of the front page has very nice heads: "THE CHICAGO CONVENTION" "The Presidency" "The Struggle Between Seward and Lincoln" "LINCOLN NOMINATED For President" "Only Three... Read full description -
Item #713874NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Aug. 21, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as Republican candidate
* Springfield, Illinois home life described
Page 3 has a nice and interesting article headed: "Lincoln At Home" which has a Springfield, Illinois dateline.
This fascinating article takes an entire column,... Read full description -
Item #713731(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790
The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790... Read full description -
Item #713668CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Dec. 28, 1796 Various news of the day and a wealth of ads, providing a flavor of life in New England in the 18th century. Half of the front page and all of page 2 are taken up with reports from the Federal Congress from the latter months of Washington's administration.
Four pages, never bound nor... Read full description -
Item #713617NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.
History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress... Read full description -
Item #712633THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 20, 1885
* Washington's Birthday goes Federal (a holiday for all)
* Extra time off needed for members of the NY Senate?
Page 5 has a single column heading which includes: "A Washington's Birthday Holiday". which is in reference to the members' of the New York... Read full description -
Item #712413ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Missouri, July 18, 1875
* Washington Harrison Donaldson
* Balloonist - ballooning flight
* Disappearance - missing
This uncommon Midwestern title has news of the day with many interesting advertisements. The front page has an article headed: "Barnum's Balloon Still Missing..." and more. (see image)
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Item #712388GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 25, 1790 Page 2 has an item from the National Assembly of France which begins: "M. Mirabeau rose, & made a funeral panegyric on Dr. Franklin. 'Franklin is dead--the man who emancipated America--the Sage who was the ornament of the two worlds..." with... Read full description
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Item #712380GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.
Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of... Read full description -
Item #712366GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 5, 1790 A very significant issue for anyone in the publishing field, as page two has virtually an entire column taken up with the printing of: "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the Copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors & Proprietors of such Copies, during the times therein mentioned."... Read full description -
Item #712064THE WORLD, New York, April 15, 1865 The top of the first column of the front page reports one of the most historic & tragic events of the 19th century: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
The headlines include: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN and SECRETARY SEWARD" "Mr. Lincoln Shot in Ford's Theater" "Boldness of the... Read full description -
Item #711770THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792
* Washington's State of the Union Address
* John Wesley's trip to Savannah, Georgia
* In original blue outer wrappers (very rare)
Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the... Read full description -
Item #711285NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, Feb. 7, 1865
* Abolitionist John Rock "black is beautiful"
* First African American admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States
The back page has historic coverage from the Tribune's Washington correspondent datelined... Read full description -
Item #711122FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, April 29, 1865
* Famous Abraham Lincoln assassination issue
* Much more uncommon than the Harper's Weekly
This issue remains one of the most desired for this historic, tragic event, as it is one of the only newspapers which included a front page graphic showing the actual... Read full description -
Item #711101THE ROUGH-HEWER, Albany, New York, Feb. 20, 1840
* Very rare publication
* Martin Van Buren
This was a short-lived campaign newspaper that supported Martin Van Buren for President.
In the time before radio, television & the internet, short-lived newspapers supporting various candidates were among the very few... Read full description -
Item #710889UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 17, 1831 Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in 1828 this paper briefly became the primary organ of... Read full description -
Item #710888UNITED STATES' WEEKLY TELEGRAPH, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 1831
* Duff Green publication
* President Andrew Jackson
Published by the famed Duff Green, he took an intensely partisan stance in this newspaper, incorporating crude humor & vehement attacks & accusations against Jackson's opponents. Following Andrew Jackson's election in... Read full description -
Item #710763THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 12, 1756
* Rare Benjamin Franklin publication
* Early Colonel George Washington
* French and Indian War officer
A fine Ben Franklin issue from the French & Indian War period, which includes what we believe is the earliest... Read full description -
Item #710726NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 12, 1861 The entire front page is taken up with a huge and very detailed map headed: "THE NATIONAL BATTLE GROUND. The Armies of the Potomac--Encampments of Over 300,000 Armed Men--Scene of the Coming Decisive Conflict" which shows from Washington, D.C. & Alexandria, northwest to Buckeystown, Point of... Read full description -
Item #710297THE MADISONIAN, Washington City, July 16, 1840
* William Henry Harrison for president
This issue has on the inside page a political cartoon print of a log cabin (for Wm. H. Harrison) and a heraldic eagle engraving with "Harrison & Tyler" on a banner in the eagle's beak (see). Much political reporting.
Four pages, a few... Read full description -
Item #709925NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, September, 1797 The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back several pages contain news items of the day.
Near the back is is more than a full page taken up with: "Uniform For the Navy of the United States of... Read full description -
Item #709924NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, November, 1792 Certainly the most notable content is President Washington's state-of-the-union address, found in its entirety at the back of the issue.
Headed: "THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH" it is prefaced with a paragraph reading in part: "...the national legislature... Read full description -
Item #709556CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787
* Historic United States Constitution
* Constitutional Convention - Congress
* President George Washington signs
Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The... Read full description -
Item #709150NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Jan. 5, 1839 Page 2 has a report from the Missouri legislature which includes "...governor has made a statement of the expenses of the Mormon war...and suggests that the United States are liable for it. The governor's position is that the Mormon movement was an insurrection & that the national... Read full description -
Item #709004COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1797
* President George Washington
* American silversmith Paul Revere
* Grand Master of Masonic lodge notice
Page 2 has an "Address To George Washington" from the "Senators representing Massachusetts in Congress" concerning his retirement from public life, followed by his humble and gracious reply, signed in... Read full description -
Item #708996COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797 The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the time for the next meeting of... Read full description -
Item #708870THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, 1800
* Eulogy on the death of George Washington
* Turn of the 19th century originals
A pair of consecutive newspapers from shortly after the death of George Washington.
The front page of Jan. 29 has nearly two column taken up with: "Judge... Read full description -
Item #708865THE NATIONAL ADVOCATE, New York, Nov. 25, 1814 This issue has reports on the closing, climatic months of the War of 1812.
Content includes a letter from Jacob Brown on his work at the Niagara frontier, an editorial beginning: "In celebration of the anniversary of the evacuation... Read full description -
Item #708698DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 8, 1846
* Mormons - Mormonism
* Battle of Nauvoo, Illinois
Page 3 has a lengthy report headed: "More Mormon Troubles" taking about three-quarters of a column. It begins: "Another outbreak of animosity, portending strife and conflict, which has been for some time in progress in the... Read full description -
Item #708697DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., June 14, 1865
* Trial of the conspirators - assassins
* re. Abraham Lincoln's assassination
The top of the front page has: "THE CONSPIRACY" "TRIAL OF THE ACCUSED" "Proceedings Of Monday, June 12". Three columns are taken up with verbatim questions and answers.
This very... Read full description -
Item #708193J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, COMMERCIAL & POLITICAL, Boston, Jan. 13, 1800
* President George Washington's death
The front page has wide, black mourning rules, and the borders and all columns on pages 2, 3 & 4 also have wide, black mourning rules for the death of George Washington.
Related content is... Read full description -
Item #708192NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, May 20, 1839
* Formal Recognition of Sovereignty
* Van Buren’s "Good Faith" Warning
The front page has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" with ther preamble noting: "Whereas a... Read full description -
Item #708185DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 23, 1839
* Peoria Party
* Oregon Country
* American pioneers
The most intriguing report is a lengthy page 2 article headed: "The Oregon Expedition" which is a detailed travelogue of what is famously known as the "Peoria Party".
This was a group... Read full description -
Item #708086NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, Nov. 17, 1838
* The Mormon War
* Northwestern Missouri
The front page has a very nice item headed: "The Mormon War" portions of which include: "...from the scene of the Mormon difficulties. A meeting of the citizens of Fayette was called...to hear the accounts just brought of 'the most barbarous atrocities'. ..a... Read full description -
Item #708081NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Washington City, June 2, 1838
* Trail of Tears disaster
* Native Americans - Indians
* General Winfield Scott
Page 2 has a nice article concerning the infamous Trail of Tears headed: "Removal of The Cherokees" which is a letter signed by Winfield Scott to the Cherokee Indians.
It begins: "The president... Read full description -
Item #708012NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, March 20, 1819 Close to eight pages are taken up with what one website lists as number 3 of "The Ten Most Significant Supreme Court Decisions Of All Time" (#2 is Roe vs. Wade; #1 is the Dred Scott Decision).
This is the case of McCulloch vs. the state Maryland, the... Read full description -
Item #707928NEW YORK TIMES Dec. 2, 1863
* Mine Run Campaign
* Virginia wilderness
* Gouverneur K. Warren
Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "THE ARMIES IN VIRGINIA" "The Hostile Forces Confronting Each Other at mine Run Valley" "Lee Strongly Intrenched and Presenting a Defiant Attitude"... Read full description -
Item #707919THE WORLD, New York, April 18, 1861
* Beginning of the Civil War
* Post Fort Sumter attack
* Troops forming
Page 4 has nice column heads on the beginning events of the Civil War: "SOUTHERN REBELLION" "Jeff. Davis Calls For Privateers" "The Confederate Loan" "The North Aroused" "Volunteers Pouring Down From Maine to Kansas" "4,000 Volunteers at... Read full description -
Item #707913NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1864 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War are: "Department Of The Gulf" "Strong Political Excitement in Louisiana" "Social Festivities in New Orleans" "News From Washington" "Gen. Grant's Department".
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor margin... Read full description -
Item #707902THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1794
* The prelude to peace
* Diplomatic Brinkmanship
Page 5, under: "America", is a printing of a Resolution from Congress enacting an embargo: "...on all ships and vessels in the ports of the United Starters...bound to any foreign port or place for the term of 30 days...", signed in... Read full description -
Item #707834NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1883 The 1st column of the front page has a multi-column article headed: "FORGETTING PARTY FEUDS", with subheading: "THE REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK ANXIOUS FOR HARMONY", which includes the text of a compelling speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in an effort to unite the... Read full description -
Item #707430THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., May 5, 1853 This newspaper is forever linked to the best-selling novel of the 19th century: "Uncle Tom's Cabin", for the book was originally released as a 40 week serial in this anti-slavery newspaper beginning in June, 1851. It was the newspaper's publisher who encouraged Stowe to produce the... Read full description -
Item #707416THE NATIONAL ERA, Washington, D.C., June 3, 1852
* Uncle Tom's Cabin
* Harriet Beecher Stowe
* Book becomes mainstream
* Anti-slavery publication
The back page has not one, but two advertisements for the sale of: "Uncle Tom's Cabin". One ad begins: "A constant supply of this most interesting work will... Read full description -
Item #707375THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are... Read full description -
Item #707374GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Jan. 26, 1795
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with an: "Address" to the Mass. legislature by the govern, signed in type: Samuel Adams. Mention is also made of an "illumination" celebration in Boston in... Read full description
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