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Item #668498THE NEW YORK HERALD, June 19, 1869
* Henry Jarvis Raymond death (1st report)
* New York Times co-founder - journalist
* "Godfather of the Republican Party"
Page 3 has an article headed: "Obituary" "Henry Jarvis Raymond" "Editor Of The New York Times" (see) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
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Item #668475THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 25, 1872
* Hardships of Transatlantic travel (steerage)
* Grief misery peril torment suffering
Page 3 has an article headed: "Sufferings In The Struggle" "Fifteen Hundred Passengers Packed and Thrown Together on the Decks" "Death Looked For As A Relief" and more. (see) Lengthy text... Read full description -
Item #668474THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug.. 11, 1872
* Criminality of Concert Saloons
* Alcoholism and crime
Page 5 has an article headed: "CONCERT SALOONS" "The Interiors of the Dens and How They Are Conducted" "Terrible Depravity in the Heart of a Great City" and more. (see) Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns.
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Item #668473THE NEW YORK HERALD, Sept. 11, 1872
* Benjamin Nathan murder
* Billy Forrester the accused
* Murder by gaslight trial
Page 4 has an article headed: "FORRESTER" "History of Hi Wanderings from the Time the Nathan Murder Was Committed Up to His Arrest in Washington" and much more. (see) Lengthy text takes up over 4 full columns,... Read full description -
Item #668429ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, Sept. 19, 1884 This title always had a wealth of typically Western-themed reports as well as ads.
The top of page 4 has: "Three Years A Cowboy" "The Romantic Career of a Pittsburgher in the Southwest" which is a three-quarter column with a wealth of fine reading.
Twelve pages, very nice... Read full description -
Item #668399NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 2, 1872.
* Diamond Hoax of 1872
* Little Colorado River fields ?
Page 3 has an article headed: "California Diamond Excitement" "Alleged Discovery of an Almost Endless Quantity of Diamonds and Other Precious Stones" (see)
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Item #668393NEW YORK HERALD, July 25, 1872
* re. David Livingstone found
* Henry Morton Stanley
Page 5 has one column headings: "LIVINGSTONE" "Herald Special Report from London" "Important Despatches from the Explorer for England" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 10 pages, minor spine wear, generally very nice. -
Item #668282ILLINOIS JOURNAL, Springfield, Feb. 7, 1849 Page 3 has two articles concerning the California Gold Rush.
"California Items" is mostly concerning the passengers at Chagres, Panama, mid-way on their journey to California. Also: "...that Lt. Frisby...has written to his family that he has accumulated $200,000 worth of gold... Read full description -
Item #668274CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, March 6, 1862
* From the origin of the Civil War
* Jefferson Davis & martial law
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the various reports are: "From Richmond--Confederate Congress..."... Read full description -
Item #668272CHARLESTON DAILY COURIER, South Carolina, Feb. 28, 1862
* From the origin of the American Civil War
* Battle of Fort Donelson - Tennessee
This was one of just a few newspapers which printed: "Confederate States Of America" in the dateline.
Among the front page war-related reports are: "Confederate... Read full description -
Item #668228DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 1849 Page 3 has an article: "Nantucket Californians" which includes excerpts of letters from California, in part: "...I am not exactly sorry that I am here, but I wouldn't advise any of my friends to come...Some people must have given you very erroneous accounts from the... Read full description -
Item #668227DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 16, 1849 Page 3 has an article: "The Love Of Gold" which is from London, & reflects upon the moral issues of the chase for gold. Bits include: "...in its lust of gold, most pitiful, most mean...As a stimulus to this modern ice the discovery of California threatens to be... Read full description -
Item #668222DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 7, 1849 Nearly one-third of page 3 has a wealth of fine content concerning New Mexico, beginning with reports on the situation with the Navajo and Apache Indians. This is followed by: "Political Movements In New Mexico" concerning... Read full description -
Item #668219DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 30, 1849 Page 2 has a nice article: "Great Fight With The Apaches" which is mostly taken up with an account of a battle headed: "American Guerrilla Company of Capt. Box, Santiago, Sept. 3, 1849". Nice detail in this letter.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Item #668218DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 13, 1849
* California Republic for statehood ?
The top of page 3 has a column headed: "California" which includes talk of their efforts to gain statehood.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Item #668212DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 4, 1849
* California Gold Rush
* 49ers - mining - miners
Page 3 has: "California Items" which has various news items which relate to the California Gold Rush. Much concerning transportation plans for the West.
Page 2 has: "The Astor Place Rioters".
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Item #668211DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 1849 Page 3 has some early reports headed: "From Santa Fe" which includes in part: "...reports trade at Santa Fe generally dull. Two Americans were murdered by the Apache Indians...about 200 miles this side of Santa Fe Mr. Brown was attacked by a party of 40... Read full description -
Item #668210DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 1849 Page 3 has a nice article: "Growth of Chicago". Also on page 3: "Minnesota Territory" with early reports from that portion of the country.
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Item #668185DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., July 4, 1849 Page 3 has a report headed: "Virginia Gold" as well as: "A Recommendation by the President of the United States" for a special day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer to be celebrated the first Friday in August, signed in type: Z.... Read full description -
Item #668160NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 28, 1833 One-third of the front page is taken up with the historic treaty of commerce and navigation with Russia, containing all 13 Articles and appropriate signatures in type, including: Andrew Jackson as President.
The back page begins... Read full description -
Item #668152NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1833
* Treasury Building (Washington, D.C.)
* Arson fire disaster
Most of page 2 and even a vbit of page 3 are taken up with a wealth of reporting and details on this burning of the Treasury Building. Included is: "Note of the President Directing an... Read full description -
Item #668143NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 16, 1833 The front page has a report concerning a murder in Georgia thought to have been committed by a Cherokee: "The Cherokee Phoenix takes exception...an account of alleged murder of whites by certain Cherokees. We are against all sorts of murder or manslaughter, and must condemn it under... Read full description -
Item #668137NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 29, 1807 Page 3 has close to 3 columns taken up with: "Extract of a Letter from Nathaniel Pryor to General Clarke, Indian Agent, dated St. Louis, 16th October, 1807". The letter reports on the failure to return with the Mandan Indian chief, and the reasons why, with... Read full description -
Item #668131NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 1807
* Colonel Aaron Burr
The ftpg. has a notable Proclamation signed by William Claiborne, gov. of the Louisiana Territory, concerning the Burr Conspiracy. It begins: "Whereas I have received information that certain persons are combining & confederating in a traitorous... Read full description -
Item #667924HARPER'S NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, New York, July 1894 This issue contains numerous articles including "The Golden House"; "The President at Home" which includes illustrations of Presidents Lincoln and Grant; "Specimen Jones" which is illustrated by Frederic Remington; "My First Visit to New England";... Read full description -
Item #667848NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, New York, May 15, 1863
* Vicksburg
* Battle of Chancellorsville- reports and list of casualties
* "Gen. Hunter and the Negro Regiment
The front page has: "THE BATTLE OF CHANCELLORSVILLE", "AVERILL'S LATE CALVARY EXPEDITION", "THE SIEGE OF VICKSBURG", "Grant 18 Miles East of the... Read full description -
Item #667786THE POLYNESIAN, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaiian Islands, June 29, 1844
* Very rare 19th century Hawaiian publication
One of the earliest newspapers we have offered from Hawaii, and fifteen years earlier than the few of this title we offered in recent years.
The "first series" of this title existed for just 1 1/2 years from 1840 to 1841.... Read full description -
Item #667691COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1802 The front page has a letter to the "...honored Bey of Tripoli, of Barbary..." concerning the on-going Barbary War, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by: Th. Jefferson concerning France, within which is a letter signed in type by: Bonaparte.... Read full description -
Item #667678NEW YORK HERALD, July 11, 1872
* Horace Greeley presidential nomination
* Liberal Republican Party founder
Page 3 has nice one column headings that include: "THE PRESIDENT" "Greeley and Brown Nominated" "The First Ballot 686 To 47" and much more. Lengthy text.
Complete with all 12 pages, minor... Read full description -
Item #667661THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 29, 1801 Page 3 has an address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President..." from the Assembly of Rhode Island, congratulating him on being inaugurated President. This is followed by: "The President's Answer" signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
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Item #667654AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, April 1, 1802
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Georgia Legislature letter of congrats
The front page begins with an address of the Georgia legislature Thomas Jefferson, President of the U.S." to: "...congratulate the President on his elevation to the chief magistracy...",... Read full description -
Item #667653COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 29, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
The front page has a "Remonstrance" of the merchants of New Haven, to the President, concerning the removal of the Revenue Collector & appointment of his replacement.
This is followed by: "The President's Reply" in which he justifies the... Read full description -
Item #667648NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Aug. 4, 1801
* President Thomas Jefferson
* U.S. government efficiency
The front page has: "Mr. Jefferson's Letter" which is an editorial analysis of it, taking a full column. The ftpg. also has: "Virginia Influence" which explains the strong Virginia bias in the federal government. Page 2... Read full description -
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.
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Item #667564REPUBLICAN WATCH-TOWER, New York, March 31, 1807
* President Thomas Jefferson
The back page has a: "Proclamation" concerning the importation of goods, signed in type b the President: Th. Jefferson, and the Secretary of State: James Madison.
This is followed by a nice report concerning the Burr Conspiracy, beginning: "No... Read full description -
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 #667556INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, April 24, 1809
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Retires from presidency & public life
The front page has a letter from Rhode Island to Thomas Jefferson concerning his retirement as President, with his response datelined at Monticello, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, very... Read full description -
Item #667554THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 9, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
Page 3 has the: "President's Message" is signed in type: Th. Jefferson, and concerning the need to raise a larger military due to the troubling situation in Europe.
Page 3 also has: "Forty Good Reasons For the... Read full description -
Item #667545THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 11, 1801 Page 3 has, under: "President Elect" a report: "The Committee instructed on the 18th instant to wait the President Elect and notify him of his election, REPORT--that they have, according to order performed that service, and... Read full description -
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: ... Read full description -
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... Read full description -
Item #667522THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, June 21, 1803 Most of page 2 is taken up with letters relating to a loan to Thomas Jefferson which he was delinquent--and deceptive--in repaying. Included is a letter signed: Th. Jefferson, from 1779.
Eight pages, 9 by 11 inches, various foxing, good 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: ... Read full description -
Item #667520NEW YORK HERALD, June 29, 1811 Most of page 2 is taken up with various letters concerning Robert Smith, Secretary of the Navy in Jefferson's administration, then becoming Secretary of State for Madison. Smith & Madison would soon disagree on policy resulting in Smith's resignation in 1811.
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Item #667516AMERICAN MERCURY, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1807 The front page has a letter from the Ohio militia to the President, offering their services in light of the: "...hostile appearances of foreign troops on our lines & boundaries as a prelude to war...", specifically referring to Spain.
It is followed by a letter of... Read full description -
Item #667503NEW-ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, March 8, 1808
* President Thomas Jefferson
* Early U.S. military
The middle of the front page has a letter to Congress signed by the President: Th Jefferson, on his concern for a need to raise troops during the present troubling times in Europe. It begins: "The danger to our country... Read full description -
Item #667409NEW YORK EVENING POST, Feb. 12, 1802 Page 3 has a document from the President recognizing Don Valentin de Foranda as the duly recognized ambassador from Spain, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, some foxing at the fold & minor damp staining, good condition. -
Item #667399THE NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 5, 1867
* Ottoman field marshal Omar Pasha
* Fighting rebels in Kingdom of Candia (Crete)
Page 4 has a heading: "Omar Pasha's Report of His Work in Candia" with the report on page 5 under: "The Eastern Question"
Other news and advertisements of the day during the reconstruction era shortly... Read full description -
Item #667369NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 3, 1867
* William Gannaway "Parson" Brownlow
* Governor of Tennessee re-election victory
Page 4 has an article headed: "THE TENNESSEE ELECTION" "Governor Brownlow Re-elected by Thirty Thousand Majority" and more. (see)
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Item #667364NEW YORK HERALD, July 16, 1867
* M. Jeff Thompson
* Confederate General
* Southern editor
Page 4 has a editorial for the Yazoo Banner in Mississippi headed: "Filibustering Preparations In The Gulf States" and "Gen. Jeff Thompson Pitching Into A Southern Editor" signed in type: M. Jeff Thompson.
Complete with 12 pages,... Read full description
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