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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1793 

* Early Thomas Jefferson document
* United States Secretary of State

Page 2 has a "Circular" concerning "...the unjustifiable vexation and spoliation committed on our merchant vessels by the privateers of the powers at war..." and stating that due attention will be given to the matter, signed in type: TH: Jefferson.
Uncommon to have a document from Jefferson when he was Sec. of State.
Other items include: "Proceedings relative to The…

JENKS' PORTLAND GAZETTE, Maine (still part of Mass. at this time), March 2, 1801  

* Thomas Jefferson finally wins
* Controversial election of 1800

The election of 1800 was a very contentious one, ending with a Jefferson-Burr tie, but after 36 ballots the House of Representatives ultimately chooses Jefferson as president.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 14, 1943 

* Thomas Jefferson Memorial dedication 
* 1st report with photos 

This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "ROOSEVELT, HAILING JEFFERSON, LOOKS TO GAIN IN LIBERTY", "Dedicating Memorial Shrine at Capital, He Says Benefit Can Come Out of War" and more. Much more on page 16 with photos of the site.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes:…

NEWBURYPORT HERALD & COUNTRY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, March 17, 1801  Page 2 contains Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, headed and beginning: "City of Washington, March 4 - PRESIDENT'S SPEECH. This Day at XII o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office required by the Constitution in the Senate Chamber, in the presence of the Senate, the public officers, and a large concourse of citizens. Previous to which he delivered the filling ADDRESS:…

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, May 18, 1803  Page 2 has an interesting report concerning Thomas Paine & his letters, noting: "...is composed principally of encomiums upon himself and upon his projects for reforming the world, and abuse of General Washington's administration. The only thing worthy of notice ...is a copy of the whole of Mr. Jefferson's affectionate letter of invitation to Paine..." with much more.
This is responded to by Jefferson, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson.
Page 2 also…

CONNECTICUT SPECTATOR, Middletown, Jan. 4, 1815  

* President Thomas Jefferson 

Page 2 has a printing of an: "Extract Of A Letter From Thomas Jefferson" to William Dunbar at Natchez, dated in 1803. It begins: "Before you receive this, you will have heard through the channel of the public papers, of the cession of Louisiana by France to the U. States..." with more on this, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Also a report beginning: "A heavy firing was heard in the direction of Fort Niagara..." and…

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…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 14, 1814  

* Louisiana Purchase
* Thomas Jefferson

Page 3 contains an article headed: "Americans! Read This! " which is a critical piece against Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase of 11 years prior, relating to the creation of new states from that territory. Part of the article includes a letter: "From Thomas Jefferson to William Dunbar, of Natchez" datelined at Washington, July 17, 1803, signed by him in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.

Back…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, & DWASHINGTON ADVERITSER, D.C., Oct. 26, 1807 

* President Thomas Jefferson proclamation
* Pardon for military deserters - soldiers 

Page 3 has: "A Proclamation" by the President concerning those: "...who have deserted from the army of the United States...has become sensible of their offense & are desirous of returning to their duty, a full pardon is hereby proclaimed...as shall, within four months...surrender themselves to the commanding officer..." signed in…

MIDDLESEX GAZETTE, Middletown, Connecticut, March 13, 1801 

* Thomas Jefferson finally wins
* Controversial election of 1800

Page 2 has a notable report on the election of Jefferson, beginning: "At 12 o'clock the 35th ballot was taken, the result the same with that of the preceding ballot. At one o'clock the 36th ballot was taken which issued in the election of THOMAS JEFFERSON..." with more.
 Page 3 has a report from Washington beginning: "As far as accounts have been received from…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 16, 1938

* Jefferson Memorial begins construction (ground breaking)
* President Thomas Jefferson honored
* Toto the clown death

Page 3 has one column headings that include: "ROOSEVELT LAUDS JEFFERSON'S DEEDS", "President, at Start of Memorial, Says Virginian Set Up Nation as a Democracy", "SITE HAILED AT EXERCISES" and more. Also a one column headline on page reads: "JEFFERSON'S MEMORIAL" 1st report coverage on the ground breaking ceremony for the initial…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 5, 1800  

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* re. the death of Patrick Henry

The front page has two Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson (hole in front leaf affects the first Adams signature). 
But more interesting is: "The Legacy of Another Dead Patriot of Virginia" which begins on the ftpg. & concludes on pg. 2 with a letter "To Archibald Blair" dated Jan. 8, 1799 and signed…

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…

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 25, 1790 

* Death of Benjamin Franklin 
* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

 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 more.
Page 3 contains "An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to finish the Light House on Portland

COLUMBIAN 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. Also has a half column letter to the legislature of Vermont, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, good condition.

Background: The publication of the January…

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 18, 1797  

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* United States President and VP

Page 3 has a lengthy address: "To the Honorable the Congress of the United States" being: "The memorial & petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee that was purchased from the state of North Carolina & has since been yielded to the Indians for  hunting ground."
Page 2 has an interesting speculation as to when the United States…

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jan. 15, 1794  

* Marie Antoinette sentence & beheading
* Thomas Jefferson commerce report
* Secretary of State to U.S. Congress

This is a quite scarce 18th century American title, this being the volume 2, number 13 issue. It existed only until 1799.
All of the front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report Of the Secretary of State on the Privileges and Restrictions on the Commerce of the United States in Foreign…

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., May 25, 1826  

* President Thomas Jefferson
* To begin a lottery to raise $$

The front page has a nice for: "Mr. Jefferson's Lottery".
Late in life Thomas Jefferson was in financial distress and his grandson organized a lottery of his holdings in an attempt to hold on to Monticello for the family. But it would not work out that way.
The front patge also has a list of any "Indian Treaties" in the year 1825.
Page3 2 begins with: "An Act Making…

BOSTON GAZETTE, March 14, 1805 

* President Thomas Jefferson
* Inauguration - inaugural address

Page 2 has the lengthy: "President Jefferson's Speech" which is his inaugural address, introduced with: "This day, at 12 o'clock, Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, took the oath of office & delivered the following Inaugural Speech..." which takes nearly two columns.
One portion includes: "...I know that the acquisition of Louisiana had been disapproved of by some, from a candid…

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, May 12 and 19, 1806  This is a pair of issues containing the full text of: "AN ACT For Establishing Rules & Articles for the Government of the Armies of the United States", which is very lengthy and signed at its conclusion in the May 19 issue: Th. Jefferson.
The May 12 issue also has: "An Act to Regulate & Fix the Compensation of the Officers of the Senate & House of Representatives" signed in type: Th. Jefferson. And the May 19 issue also has: "A…

AMERICAN 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...", followed by the: "President's Reply" signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Page 2 has: "An Address From the House of Re. of the Mississippi Territory to Thomas Jefferson, President...".
Four…

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…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  

* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee

Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from Monticello dated May 20, also signed: Th. Jefferson.
Another…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  

* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee

Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from Monticello dated May 20, also signed: Th. Jefferson.
Another…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  

* President Thomas Jefferson
* Last letters to Henry Lee

Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from Monticello dated May 20, also signed: Th. Jefferson.
Another…

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1787  

* President Thomas Jefferson
* United States Navy

Among the articles within are: "The Situation of the First & Present Settlers in America Contrasted" "Thoughts on emigration, Particularly to America..." Mr. Jefferson's Opinion Upon the Establishment of an American Naval Force" which begins: "The sea is the field on which we should meet an European enemy, on that element it is necessary we should possess some power...".
Also: "The Utility of …

AMERICAN PATRIOT, Concord, New Hampshire, Oct. 25, 1808

* Rare short-lived publication
* President Thomas Jefferson 

 A scarce title that existed for less than six months. This is the volume 1, number 2 issue.
The back page has a nice address: "To Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States" which begins: "Sir--As you are about voluntarily to resign the important helm of the union..." with more on his retirement from the Presidency. This is followed by Jefferson's response, headed:…

THE BALANCE & COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, New York, March 2, 1802  

* re. Thomas Jefferson's state of the union address
* Alexander Hamilton pen name Lucius Crassus

Half of page 2 and most of page 3 are taken up with: "Examination Of The President's Message, Number IX" signed in type by: Lucius Crassus, the pen name of Alexander Hamilton.
A website notes: "Hamilton’s “Examination of Jefferson’s Message to Congress of December 7, 1801,” in which Hamilton, writing as Lucius Crassus…

NEW YORK DAILY TRIBUNE, May 12, 1861  

* Confederate pirate flag ?
* Issued by Jefferson Davis 

The black flag used in May 1861 symbolized no quarter given—a warning that no mercy would be shown to enemies. When Confederate privateers sailed under letters of marque authorized by Jefferson Davis, some reportedly flew black flags to signal their intent to fight ruthlessly against Union shipping. This defied traditional wartime codes and heightened tensions, marking the Confederate…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800  

* Death of Thomas Jefferson ?

Page 2 has an interesting report concerning the possible death of Thomas Jefferson. Headed: 'Of Mr. Jefferson", it begins: "The papers by the three last southern mails have brought account & contradictions of accounts of the death of Mr. Jefferson at his seat at Monticello..." followed by details of the reports. In reality, he would die on the 4th of July, 1826, the 50th anniversary if the document he is credited…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1798  

* President John Adams acts of Congress
* Thomas Jefferson and Increase Sumner

The front page features two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by the Vice President: Th. Jefferson, one for defraying expenses for a treaty with Indians.
Also on the front page is a Mass. Act signed in script type by the governor: Increase Sumner.
Page 2 has an: "Important Message" signed in script: John Adams.
Four…

INDEPENDENT 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 nice condition.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 

* The XYZ Affair - France relations
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
* Battle if the Nile (Napoleon/Nelson)

The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.
A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Affair, with Thomas Jefferson intervening. Other reports concerning the troubling…

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782  

* American Revolutionary War closing events
* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson

The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have blocked up the Chesapeake & landed 8000 troops, they can condescend to think it very well if Lord Cornwallis should be…

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 21, 1790  

* President George Washington
* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Philosophical Reflections on the Late Revolution in France".
Page 2 has a very nice Act of Congress for: "...making provision for the reduction of the Public "Debt." which is headed by an ornate heraldic eagle engraving, some ornate letters, and is signed in type by the President: George Washington as well as by John Adams and Thomas…

REPUBLICAN WATCH-TOWER, New York, Jan. 30, 1807 

* President Thomas Jefferson
* Special message to U.S. Congress
* On the Aaron Burr conspiracy

A terrific issue on the Burr Conspiracy, as any number of websites can be found with the full text of this special message to Congress from the President, in which he discloses to them to full details of the conspiracy and his intents to prosecute Aaron Burr.
This "Message" takes over half of page 2 & is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
The…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 10, 1974

* Mr. Olympia - professional bodybuilding competition
* Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden advertisement
* Arnold Schwarzenegger (1) & Lou Ferrigno (2) fame
* Jefferson Starship - American rock band
* First year after Jefferson Airplane - Grace Slick
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement

Page 40 has a 8 x 6 inch advertisement for the upcoming "THE U.S. and WORLD BODY BUILDING Championship" Arnold…

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 25, 1826  Inside 2 1/2 pages taken up with: "The Late Mr. Jefferson" who passed away nearly 5 months earlier (July 4) which includes a lengthy letter signed: H. Lee. This is followed by a lengthier letter datelined: "Monticello, May 15, 1826" just 1 1/2 months before his death, signed: Th. Jefferson. Then another letter from Monticello dated May 20, also signed: Th. Jefferson.
Another report: "Navigation of the Conestoga" concerns the creation of a…

NEW YORK HERALD, April 2, 1803 

* Thomas Jefferson
* Institut de France

Page 3 has an address from President Thomas Jefferson to the National Institute of France in which he humbly accepts the honor of being elected as: "...a foreign associate for the class of moral & political sciences...". It is signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, small piece from the blank spine, very nice condition.

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, May 3, 1803

* Prelude to Louisiana purchase
* Early 19th century publication
* President Thomas Jefferson era 

 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that nearly the entire front page is taken up with the 5th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.
Beginning on the front page & taking most of page 2 is an Act of…

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 21, 1792  

* Thomas Jefferson before presidency

Beginning on the front page and concluding on page 2 is a very lengthy "Report" from the Secretary of State, signed in type: Th. Jefferson. It is very difficult to find 18th century newspapers with Jefferson's signature in type.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some foxing and a few archival mends at the margins.

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 28, 1792  

* George Washington - Act of U.S. Congress 
* Future presidents John Adams & Thomas Jefferson 

The front page has an Act of Congress concerning the creation of light houses, beacons, buoys & public piers, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by Th. Jefferson and John Adams. They are to be installed at Charleston, and in the Chesapeake at the north end of Willoughby's Spit, at the tail of the Horse Shoe,…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 1847  Pages 3 and 4 contain great content headed: "The Capitulation Of Monterey - Official Papers and Letters", the first of which is a half column letter signed in type: Jefferson Davis.
At the time Davis was a Colonel in the "Mississippi Rifles" which he organized. He also fought in the Battle of Buena Vista, being shot in the foot.
Following his letter is a lengthy document carrying over to page 4: "Memoranda of the Transactions in…

THE NATIONAL AEGIS, Worcester, Massachusetts, Aug. 12, 1807 

* President Thomas Jefferson letters

The top of page 2 has: "By the President of the United States of America - A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
And beginning on pg. 2 & ending on page 3 is a letter from the President to the King of Holland, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, nice condition.

DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, May 5, 1862  

* Jefferson Davis proclamation
* President of the Confederacy
* "Day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer"

Not just a nice Confederate newspaper, but one from the capital of the Confederacy.  Page 2 has a lengthy editorial concerning the Civil War. Also inside are: "Movements & Spirit of the War" "The Fall of Fort Macon" "The Spirit of the South" "A Flag of Truce from General Beauregard to General Buell..." "Telegraphic News" "The Yankee…

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1861  

* Jefferson Davis inauguration
* Confederate President
* Abraham Lincoln inauguration train

The front page has: "The Incoming Administration" "Progress of the President Elect Toward Washington" "The Trip From Buffalo to Albany" with the reporting taking close to half of the page with subheads: "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Utica" "Reception and Speech at Albany" "Mr. Lincoln's Speech at Rochester" "The Mayor's Address - Mr. Lincoln's Reply" and even more carrying over to…

NEW YORK TIMES, May 27, 1865  

* Abraham Lincoln Murder - Trial of the conspirators
* Rebel president Jefferson Davis indictment for treason

Among the front page column heads are: "INDICTMENT OF DAVIS" "The Arch-Traitor to be Tried for Treason" "His Offence the Levying of War on Fort Stevens" "Davis to be Tried in the City of Washington" and: "TRIAL OF THE ASSASSINS" "Sanders Heard to Say that Booth was Bossing the Job" "That Job was to Assassinate Lincoln On or Before Inauguration Day"…

THOMAS'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 addressed the President elect in the following words, to wit: 'The committee beg leave to express their wishes for the prosperity of your administration; and their sincere desire that it may promote your own…

SPOONER'S VERMONT JOURNAL, Windsor, April 26, 1803

* Rare early 19th century publication

 With considerations for the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France then much in focus, it is not surprising that over three-quarters of the front page is taken up with the 4th in a series of 7 essays titled: "The Mississippi", dealing with this controversial topic of the day.
The front page has an Act of Congress carrying over to page 2 where is found another Act, each signed in type: Th.…