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CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, Dec. 13, 1815  

* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address

Most of page 2 is taken up with the: "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE", being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: James Madison.
In this annual message, Madison reflects up the events of the year, including the conclusion of the War of 1812, with many additional concerns for the nation. Page 3 has a lengthy editorial concerning it.
Four pages, minor wear at two corners, good condition.

B…

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, Nov. 17, 1808  

* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last State of the Union Address

About three-quarters of page 2 is taken up with Thomas Jefferson's final state-of-the-union address, in which he reflects upon the past year, and his presidency. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, slightly irregular at the blank spine with an archival mend here, nice condition.

Background: President Thomas Jefferson…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 1852  

* President Millard Fillmore
* State of the Union Address

Nearly the entirety of page 2 is taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type by: Millard Fillmore.
Within the address Fillmore notes: "...Besides affording to our own citizens a degree of prosperity of which on so large a scale I know of no other instance, our country is annually affording a refuge and a home to…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 14, 1792  

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

Taking over half of the front page and concluding on page two where it is signed in script type: G. Washington, is President George Washington's "Speech to Both Houses of Congress".
This was his annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which he initiated in 1790 and which carries on to this day. There is a prefacing paragraph headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, which notes:…

THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, December, 1790  

* President George Washington
* 2nd State of the Union Address

Certainly the most notable content is the 1 1/2 pages taken up with: "President Washington's Speech" which was his second state-of-the-union address, signed by him in type: George Washington. 
The balance of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted in the title/contents page. Among the articles are: "Account of the Moravian Settlement at Bethlehem in…

THE UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Dec. 15, 1868 

* Andrew Johnson State of the Union Address
* Post Civil War reconstruction era

Fully half of the front page and a third of the back page are taken up with the: "MESSAGE of PRESIDENT JOHNSON" being his annual state-of-the-union address to the nation, a tradition begun with Washington & which continues to this day. It is signed in type at its conclusion: Andrew Johnson.
In his message the President details the various events…

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Dec. 14, 1795

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

Page 3 include the historic annual state-of-the-union address of President George Washington to Congress. Headed "SPEECH" it is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United States met both Houses of Congress in the hall of the Representatives, and addressed them in the following..." and what follows is his state-of-the-Union address in which he reflects…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Dec. 5, 1809  

* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address

Taking nearly 2 columns on page 2 is the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

background: James Madison’s first State of the Union Address, delivered on November 29, 1809, focused heavily on foreign relations, economic…

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 4, 1938 

* President Franklin D. Roosevelt
* FDR State of the Union Address

This issue contains Roosevelt's state-of-the-union address with a front page headline: "Roosevelt Asks Capital and Labor To Cooperate in National Recovery; Denounces Abuses by Small Groups" and various subheads. The full text of the speech is found on pages 16 & 17 and which includes a photos of the President addressing the joint session of Congress.
Complete in 48 pages, rag edition in…

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 9, 1790

* 1st President George Washington
* First State of the Union Address (SOTU)

  A very significant issue, as page 3 contains George Washington's very first state-of-the-union address, taking over a full column and signed by him in type: G. Washington.
His address reflects upon the first year of the Presidency, beginning a tradition of addressing Congress at the conclusion of each year which continues to this day.
Also on page 3 is a…

NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, November, 1792

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

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 assembled...at Philadelphia...the President of the United States...repaired to the Senate Chamber...with both Houses being present, the…

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Dec. 28, 1795  

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address - SOTU (S.O.U.)

Almost the entire front page is taken up with the President's: "SPEECH" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United States met both Houses of Congress in the…

VERMONT GAZETTE----EXTRA 

* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union Address

A great broadsheet (one sheet of paper printed on both sides) "Extra" created specifically to report the President's state-of-the-union address for 1839, headed: "President's MESSAGE To the Twenty-sixth Congress", it takes the entire front side & most of the back, the balance filled out with various advertisements and a few news items, one of which is headed: "Serpent in the Mississippi River".
As was…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 19, 1795  

* President George Washington
* State of the Union Address

Over half of the front page is taken up with the "President's Address" being George Washington's annual state-of-the-union address for the year 1795, a tradition he started in his first administration and which continues to this day.
The "Speech" as it is headed, is prefaced with: "This day, precisely at 12 o'clock, The President of the United States met both Houses of Congress in the…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Dec. 6, 1834 

* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address

The prime content would be the annual state-of-the-union address, contained in full on seven pages & signed in type by the President: Andrew Jackson.
An extremely lengthy address, it touches upon a wide variety of topics & events in the process of reviewing the year 1834, and plans for the future. This address takes close to half of this issue.
The back page has a letter signed by:…

BOSTON RECORDER, Dec. 14, 1831 

* President Andrew Jackson
* State of the Union Address
* Jews & Christianity relation

The front page has about half a column headed: "The Jews--Their Relation to Christianity". Pages 2 and 3 contain the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: Andrew Jackson.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, very nice condition.

BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, Dec. 3, 1894 

* President Grover Cleveland
* State of the Union Address

Inside contains the: "Full Text of the President's Remarks to Congress" which takes much of two pages, and is signed in type: Grover Cleveland. This was his state-of-the-union address.
The front page has column heads concerning this address.
Ten pages, nice condition.

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 6, 1862  

* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address

Taking almost the entirety of page 6 is Abraham Lincoln's second state-of-the-union address at the conclusion of his second year as President, signed by him in type: Abraham Lincoln.
Much relates to the Civil War with his thoughts on its progress and the progress of the entire country at that point. 
The back page has half a column of heads on the war.
Eight pages, some dirtiness to a bottom corner of…

BOSTON PATRIOT, Dec. 6, 1809  

* President James Madison
* State of the Union Address

Taking over 2 columns of the front page & ending on page 2 is the: "President's Message" being his annual state-of-the-union address in which he recounts the events of the year, signed in type: James Madison.
Four pages, scattered foxing, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 16, 1863  

* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address
* Rare pro-Confederate publication

This issue is significant in that it published on page 6 the: "President's Message" being Abraham Lincoln's annual state-of-the-union address, which takes over half of pg. 6 and nearly half of pg. 7 where it is signed in type: Abraham Lincoln. Not surprisingly there is much in this address on the events of the Civil War.
Immediately following this…

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 13, 1865 

* President Andrew Johnson
* State of the Union Address
* Civil War reconstruction

All of page 2 and a portion of page 3 are taken up with the "PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" which is Andrew Johnson's state-of-the-union address. Obviously much reflection on the closing events of the Civil War and the various Reconstruction efforts. It is signed in type: Andrew Johnson. 
Eight pages, nice condition.

THE CRISIS, Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 12, 1861  

* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address criticized
* General P. G. T. Beauregard letter

This was an anti-war newspaper that insisted that slavery should not be abolished, so much of its content has an anti-North bias.
Among the articles are a lengthy front page report: "The President's Message" which is commentary on Lincoln's recent state-of-the-union address. Most of page 2 has: "Report of the Secretary of War". Other items include:…

THE WORLD, New York, Dec. 7, 1869  

* President Ulysses S. Grant
* 1st State of the Union Address

Most of the front page is taken up with: "The President's Message" which was President U.S. Grant's first annual state-of-the-union address to the nation. Included are various other governmental reports on interior pages.
Twelve pages, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, good condition. 

RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN & PROVIDENCE GAZETTE, Dec. 11, 1827  

* President John Quincy Adams
* State of the Union Address

The entire front page is taken up with: "President's MESSAGE" to Congress, being his annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun with Washington & which continues to this day. In his address, Adams reviews the events of the past year and plans for 1828.
It is signed at its conclusion: John Quincy Adams.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, some tape…

THE NEW SOUTH, Port Royal, South Carolina, Dec. 13, 1862

* Rare Yankee occupation issue
* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address

 Here is an interesting newspaper established in March of 1862 at Port Royal after its capture by Union forces during the early part of the Civil War.
Issued in a "military command", the newspaper sought to provide mostly military but no political news for the soldiers, so as not to distract them from their mission which was the suppression…

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 30, 1859  

* President James Buchanan
* State of the Union Address

All of page 6 and a portion of page 7 are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Buchanan. In it he reviews the work and events of the country in 1859.
Relating to this are two editorials on it headed: "The President's Message". And the front page has; "Negro Insurrection in Missouri" reporting on the Bolivar…

CONCORD DAILY MONITOR, Concord, New Hampshire, Dec. 3, 1878 

* President Rutherford B. Hayes
* State of the Union Address

Most of the front page is taken up with the: "Annual Message Of President Hayes", which was his state-of-the-union address to the nation, signed by him in type: R. B. Hayes. There is a small tear hole in the last column of the address causing loss to about 10 words.
Four pages, otherwise in very nice condition.

THE CINCINNATI DAILY GAZETTE, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1869 

* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address

The front page begins with: "The President's Message" which takes over 3 columns. This is President Grant's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by Washington & which continues to this day. It is signed at its conclusion: U.S. Grant.
Follow this are several "Department Reports".
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, large folio size, good condition save for a…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1817  All of the front page and a portion of the back page are taken up with the: "President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type: James Monroe. Great to have this document in this newspaper from the nation's capital, where the address was given.
Four pages, nice condition.

Note: President James Monroe delivered his first State of the Union Address on December 12, 1817, marking the beginning of the "Era of…

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, Dec. 28, 1859 

* President James Buchanan
* State of the Union Address
* Mormons - Mormonism - SLC

Page 3 has most of a column headed: "From The Mormon Country" datelined at "Great Salt Lake City" which provides a rather inclusive update on the events in Utah in recent months. Also on page 3: "The Purchase of Mount Vernon" by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, with the details. 
Over an entire page, spread on very pages 7 & 8, are taken up with the: "President's…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 1827

* President John Quincy Adams
* State of the Union Address

Most of the front page is taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type: John Quincy Adams.
This was Adams' annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition begun by George Washington & continues today. Terrific to shave this report in a newspaper from the city where the address was given. Previously the earliest report of this message was dated December…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 10, 1840  

* President Martin Van Buren
* State of the Union Address

Taking almost the entirety of page 2 is the President's annual state-of-the-union address, signed in type at its conclusion by: M. Van Buren. It is headed: "MESSAGE Of The President of the United States...".
As was typical with this annual tradition, President Van Buren reviewed the events of the year addressing the broad scope of work which concerned the nation in 1840.
Additionally,…

BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 19, 1804

* President Thomas Jefferson

Page 2 contains the state-of-the-union address of the President headed: "Message", signed in type at its conclusion: Tho. Jefferson.
A portion of his address deals with the new Louisiana Territory just purchased from France the previous year. One paragraph begins: "With the Indian tribes established within our newly acquired limits, I have deemed it necessary to open conferences for the purpose of establishing a good…

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1792 

* Washington's State of the Union Address
* John Wesley's trip to Savannah, Georgia
* A tradesman's token (image)

Included under: "American Intelligence" is: "The President's Address to both Houses of the Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed at its conclusion: G. Washington, dated Oct. 25, 1791.
Also included is the lengthy article: "Wanderer's Account of…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT & STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 5, 1850  The front page has 2 1/2 columns taken up with a length report concerning; "The Fugitive Slave Law--Is it Constitutional? Shall we Obey it? Or Shall We Disobey it & Become Rebels & Traitors to the Constitution and the Union?"
Much of pages 2 & 3 are taken up with the: "President's Message" which is signed in type at its conclusion: Millard Fillmore.
This was Fillmore's annual state-of-the-union address.
Four pages, various…

NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1874

* President Ulysses S. Grant
* State of the Union Address

Half of the front page and nearly half of page 5 are taken up with: "The President's Message - A Review of the Year" with various subheads.
This was President Grant's annual state-of-the-union address, a tradition which began with Washington & continues to this day. It is signed in type at its conclusion: U. S. Grant.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, some tears at blank margin…

THE 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 Federal legislature..." which is the full text of Washington's annual state-of-the-union address to Congress, signed at its conclusion: G. Washington, dated Oct. 25, 1791.
Also included is the lengthy article:…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Dec. 4, 1861 

* President Abraham Lincoln
* 1st State of the Union Address
* Best publication to be had ?

Most of page 2 is taken up with: "The President's Message" being the annual state-of-the-union address of the President to Congress, signed in type at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
Logically, much of his focus is on the on-going Civil War and its progress, although there is much more about the state of the nation. Page 3 has an…

NEW YORK WEEKLY TRIBUNE, Dec. 8, 1860  

* Pre Civil War Southern tensions building
* Last State of the Union Address before outbreak

Many interesting articles within, including: "The Basis of Slavery" "Secession, Past and Present" "The Secession Movement--Charleston Correspondence--Outrages Upon New Yorkers in Savannah--State of Feelings in Virginia--The Truth in South Carolina" "Secession In The Senate--Shall we Have Peace or War?--A Southern Confederacy Announced" "Emigration from the Slave to…

UNION DEMOCRAT, Manchester, New Hampshire, Dec.  4, 1866   The "President's Message" to Congress begins on pg. 2 and concludes on pg. 3, signed in type: Andrew Johnson. This was his annual state-of-the-union message.
Other news of the day includes: "Condition of the Negro in 'Freedom'" "Woman's Rights" "The Fenians" and more with several ads.
Some margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.

DESERET NEWS, Great Salt Lake City, U.T. (Utah Territory), Dec. 15, 1853  

* Mormons - Mormonism 
* Governor Brigham Young
* Territorial annual address 

An early issue of the first newspaper in Utah, having begun in 1850. This is a volume 3 issue.
Most of the front page is taken up with a portion of the: "Life Of Joseph Smith".
Most of page 2 is taken up with: "GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE To the Members...of the Legislature of Utah". This is essentially his state-of-the-union address in which…

THE WAR, New York, Nov. 7, 1812  The entire front page & some of page 2 are taken up with a letter from Gen. Van Rensselaer to Gen. Henry Dearborn datelined from "Head-Quarters, Lewiston". In this famous battle, which happened just the day before the letter was written, Van Rensselaer led his forces across the Niagara River to capture Queenston Heights, Ontario. British General Isaac Brock was killed but the Americans were ultimately defeated.
Page 2 also has: "Another Naval Victory" concerning…

PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Dec. 7, 1864 

* President Abraham Lincoln
* State of the Union Address (last)

Beginning on the front page and taking most of page 2 is: "The President's Message", being what would be Lincoln's final state-of-the-uinion address to the nation. It is signed in type by him at its conclusion: Abraham Lincoln.
The top of the first column has: "THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE" "Opening o Southern Ports" "Rebel Incursions Across Our Border" "Immigration Encouraged" "Prosperous…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, December 9, 1931

* President Herbert Hoover
* State of the Union Address
* Great Depression & prohibition era

The front page has a one column heading: "'AID BUSINESS,' CONGRESS TOLD BY PRESIDENT" with many subheads. (see) Complete text of Hoover's annual message to Congress on page 12. Loads of text.
Complete with 28 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 21, 1818  Inside has 6 pages of detailed charts on the various imports into the United States. Further on is the: "Message" of the President to Congress, being the annual state-of-the-union address signed in type: James Monroe. This address takes nearly 4 pages.
Complete in 16 pages, 6 1/4 by 9 1/2 inches, in general very good condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 16, 1808

* President Thomas Jefferson (1808)
* Final State of the Union Address

On the front page under: "Congressional Journal" are reports from the second session of the Tenth Congress, that describe the business of the House of Representatives, including the protocol in which the Congress received the Annual Message of the President.
Hereafter is the "MESSAGE" from the President to the Congress, taking 2 1/2 columns on the front page and 1/2 column…

ZION'S HERALD, Boston, December 12, 1827 

* President John Quincy Adams 
* Annual address 

Page 3 contains: "President's Message" which is the annual state-of-the-union address which is signed by him in type at its conclusion: John Quincy Adams.

Complete with 4 pages, 14 1/2 by 21 inches, and a bit of foxing. Otherwise in nice condition.

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT AND STATE GAZETTE, Concord, Dec. 12, 1831  The " Message" from the President to Congress takes much of pg. 2, signed in type: Andrew Jackson. Bit of lite rubbing in the message, stray writing above the masthead "bleeds" through to pg. 2, occasional foxing.

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, Dec. 8, 1794  Certainly the prime content takes most of page 3, being the: "SPEECH Of His Excellency George Washington, Esq." to Congress, which was his annual state-of-the-union address. It is signed in type at its conclusion: Geo. Washington. Within the address, Washington notes the issues of the day, the events of 1794, and some thoughts about the future.
The presidential annual address was a tradition that began with Washington and continues to this…

NEW HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, Dec. 16, 1817  Most of the front page is taken up with the "MESSAGE" of the President to Congress concluding on page 2, where it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
This is the President's annual state-of-the-union address to the nation. Page 2 also has editorial commentary on the President's address.
Four pages never-trimmed margins, light dirtiness to the top quadrant of the front page, good condition.