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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Oct. 5, 1803
* Samuel Adams death
* Governor of Massachusetts
Page 2 has a bordered report headed: "Death of Hon. SAMUEL ADAMS" which begins:… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 27, 1796
* President George Washington
* Mass. Governor Samuel Adams
The front page begins with a document: "Official By the President of the United States"… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 5, 1794
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
Almost the entire front page is taken up with: "An Act Laying Certain Duties Upon Snuff and Refined Sugar" which… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795
* President George Washington
* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere
A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 11, 1796
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
Page 2 has a very brief report: "His Excellency Samuel Adams is re-elected… more
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Nov. 32, 1796 Yes, that's the date on the newspaper (see). Page 3 has an "Address" to the Mass. Senate & House, signed in type: Samuel Adams (see),… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 17, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has over a full column taken up with three Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each Act… more
GAZETTE 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… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 16, 1796
* George Washington & Samuel Adams
The front page features two Acts of Congress concerning courts, each signed in script type by the President: Go.… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 28, 1794
* President George Washington
The front page begins with a half column Act of Congress signed by the President in script type: Go. Washington.
Inside… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 3, 1796
* USS United States construction
* Samuel Adams act signed in type
The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 20, 1796 Much of page 2 is taken up with the "state of the state" address delivered by the governor of Massachusetts & signed by him in type: Samuel Adams.
Page 3… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1796 The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has an… more
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1794
* re. United States Navy creation
* Construction of the frigates begins
* USS Constitution, Constellation & U.S.
The front page has an Act of… more
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 30, 1795 The front page has over a column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 3 has some… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 13, 1796 The entire first column on the front page is an Act by the Massachusetts Legislature which is signed in type by the governor; Samuel Adams.
Four pages,… more
THOMAS'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… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, August 3, 1796 The first column on the front page has an Act of the Mass. Legislature signed in type by: Samuel Adams. Page 2 has: "French Victory on the Rhine"… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796
* Samuel Adams, governor of Massachusetts
The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* Samuel Adams
The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796
* Samuel Adams, Massachusetts governor
* 18th century American original
The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass.… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 24, 1875 Full front pg. illus. of "Uncle Sam Beats All Creation." Inside are ten illus. of "The Saratoga Prizes." 1/2 pg. illus. entitled "They Which Run in a Race… more
"A Sermon Preached Before His Honor Samuel Adams, Esq. Lieutenant Governor; the Honorable the Council, Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, May 28tyh, 1794.… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1795 The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page. Included are several letters signed… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796 The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, March 7, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of… more
NEW YORK HERALD, April 20, 1875
* Battles of Lexington and Concord - Mass.
* 1st major engagement of Revolutionary War
* 100th year anniversary celebration - celebrated
Acknowledging the… more
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 11, 1775
* The Battles of Lexington and Concord
* Start of American Revolutionary War
This is a gem of an issue, as it is what all serious… more
Events in Charlestown, SC - pre-Battle of Alamance...
Lead-up to the Revolutionary War... Item # 567722THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1771 Near the back is a full page headed "American Affairs" which includes: "Charles-Town, May 8. The General Assembly of the province of Georgia, met at… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 6, 1797
* President George Washington
* (4) acts signed in script
On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are four "Acts", each signed in script type:… more
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 17, 1788 The front page features 15 illustrated ship ads and an ad for: "A Runaway Negro".
Page 3 has a report from the Penna. "General Assembly"… more
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1779
* Battle of Stony Point - New York
* American Revolutionary War night assault
* Generals George Washington & Anthony… more
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 29, 1797
* President George Washington acts
* Alexandra-Washington Masonic Lodge
On the front page under "Laws of the United States" are three "Acts" of Congress,… more
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1790 The first four pages are taken up with: "Of Dr. Franklin" with the introduction beginning: "Some Account of the late illustrious BENJAMIN FRANKLIN,… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 8, 1876 (with "First Draft" Supplement) Full front page Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled 'Why We Laugh'. A full page illustration 'Pro Patria - 1776'. Great… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 14, 1880 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "The 'Harmonious Tribe' in Ambush". Great fullpg: "The New Summer Resort at Long Beach".
Halfpg. print: "Parade-Day"… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 1, 1882 Fullpg. with 3 scenes: "Bismark In His Country Home". Halfpg: "A Very Bad Bear" shows a playful cub. Nice fullpg. J.G. Brown print: "The Lost Child" is… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 12, 1879 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "History Repeats Itself - A Little Too Soon." Inside are four 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to "Society of American Artists -… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 3, 1875 Ftpg. shows: 'Clearing a Field of Grasshoppers', plus text. Halfpg: 'Indians Trading at a Frontier Town'. Nast dblpgctrfld: 'Beware!'
Other news and… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1879 Front page illustration: 'Anxious Moments'. Double page centerfold: 'Shooting Cattle at Standing Rock Indian Agency' is by W.A. Rogers, showing many… more
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 7, 1874 The prime print in this periodical famous for its many illustrations is the full page captioned: "Station House Lodgers" done by the famed artist Winslow… more
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