Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Founding Fathers (U.S.)
Treatment of Indians... Louis XVI on the colors of the flags...
Item #686786
May 14, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1791 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Commonn Sense -- In Answer to Burke's Phillipick" which relates to Thomas Paine's work, plus much concerning he French Revolution and several references to the Maquis de LaFayette.
Page 2 has "A Law" from France, signed by the King: Louis, concerning a Decree of the Nati... See More
Comptroller of United States appointed... Louis XVI attempts to escape...
Item #686076
June 27, 1791
CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 27, 1791
* Oliver Wolcott Jr.
* Appointed to U.S. Treasury
* Louis XVI - King of France
A page 3 report from "Hartford" states: "We are informed that the President of the United States has appointed OLIVER WALCOTT, Esq., Comptroller of the Treasury, of the United States, vice Nicholas Eveleigh...deceased."
Over one-third of p... See More
Appointing the Postmaster General... Honoring Alexander Hamilton...
Item #686790
July 30, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1791 Page 3 includes: "We are informed that the President of the United States has been pleased to appoint William Jackson Post Master General of the United States."
Above this is a report of the celebration of the 4th of July, and also a note that: "The Coroporation of the Chamber of Commerce of New York last week gave an elegant entertai... See More
Washington names the new Post Master General... The situation in Pittsburgh...
Item #686796
August 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 24, 1791
* President George Washington
* Timothy Pickering appointed
Page 2 has a report that: "Another expedition to the Indian country is now in operation--it consists of 500 men...". This is followed by a letter from Pittsburgh noting in part: "...since I came to this place not a life has been lost within the reach of our parties. Th... See More
During George Washington's administration...
Item #687490
September 15, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY; OR, THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Sept. 15, 1791
* Nice 18th century American publication
* President George Washington era
Here is a great "generic" issue of this famous newspaper from the first term of Washington's administration. Various news and ads of the day.
Four pages, handsome & decorative masthead, very nice condition.... See More
Enshrinement of Voltaire in the Pantheon... Thomas Paine's 'The Rights of Man'...
Item #686806
September 24, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1791 The top of the front page has: "VOLTAIRE!" which is a report from Paris describing the tribute to him, the consecration of his body at the French Pantheon, & much on the funeral procession which carries over to page 2.
Page 2 also has: "The Creed of Voltaire" as well as a report from Portsmouth that: "Last Friday the Co... See More
Dr. Joseph Priestley... France eliminates knighthood...
Item #686807
September 28, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 28, 1791 A page 3 report says: "A subscription was opened in London, before Capt. Scott sailed, for the purpose of building a large and elegant Chapel for the Rev. Dr. Priestley." Joseph Priestley is credited with the discovery of oxygen.
There is much concerning the French Revolution including a page 2 item: "National Assembly - Abolition Of... See More
Letter from John Hancock...
Item #687489
October 13, 1791
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY; OR, THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 13, 1791
* Massachusetts Governor John Hancock
Page 3 has a report concerning the collection of taxes, signed in type by the governor: John Hancock. Page 2 has a report on the: "Indian Expedition" of General Wilkinson.
Four pages, handsome & decorative masthead, great condition.... See More
Washington's third state-of-the-union address... Ben Franklin...
Item #685647
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, November, 1791 * President George Washington
* State of the Union Address
* re. Benjamin Franklin's death
The most notable content is the lengthy & historic state-of-the-union address of President Washington, which takes nearly 3 pages, headed: "Speech of the President of the United States to Both Houses of Congress" and is ... See More
Hamilton, Washington, and Adams...
Item #686811
November 23, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1791 Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Estimates for 1792" which is signed in type: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.
The front page also contains a: "Report of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund" signed by the Vice President: John Adams. Taking ... See More
Hamilton, Washington, and Adams...
Item #686060
November 23, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1791 Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Estimates for 1792" which is signed in type: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.
The front page also contains a: "Report of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund" signed by the Vice President: John Adams. Taking ... See More
Hamilton, Washington, and Adams...
Item #686059
November 23, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1791 Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with the: "Report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the Estimates for 1792" which is signed in type: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.
The front page also contains a: "Report of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund" signed by the Vice President: John Adams. Taking ... See More
Two documents signed by Alexander Hamilton...
Item #686162
November 28, 1791
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Nov. 28, 1791 Mot of the front page is taken up with the French Revolution with a lengthy letter signed: Louis.
Most of page 3 is taken up with reports from Congress, including a brief note to the House concerning expenses for the year signed by the Secretary of the Treasury: Alexander Hamilton. This is followed by another letter signed: Alexander Hamilton with a ch... See More
The French Constitution... Article concerning Ben Franklin...
Item #686814
December 10, 1791
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 10, 1791 The entire front page is taken up with the second (of 4) installment of: "The French Constitution Revised, Amended, and Finally Decreed, by the National Assembly".
Page 2 begins with: "Congressional Intelligence" headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle. Also inside is an address: "To Josiah Harmar, Brig. General of the ... See More
Ben Franklin's historic/collectible: "The Morals of Chess"...
Item #703113
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1792 By far the most significant content is the historic/collectible essay: "The Morals of Chess. By Dr. Franklin", which takes 2 1/2 pages. Note: This essay was first printed in the Columbian Magazine in the Dec. 1786 issue. Regardless, this contemporary printing is among the few publications which printed the essay which is highly desirab... See More
Washington Act of Congress on the front page... President's image not to be on the coins...
Item #686711
April 07, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 7, 1792 Near half of the front page is taken up with an: "Act to Provide for the Settlement of the Claims of Widows and Orphans barred by the Limitations heretofore Established & to Regulate the Claims to Invalid Pensions" which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Th. Jefferson.
Page 2... See More
Washington's concerns about apportioning numbers for Congress...
Item #677133
April 07, 1792
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 7, 1792
* President George Washington
* United States Congress
Page 3 has a letter from the President to Congress concerning his thoughts on apportioning representatives for the House according to the first census. Hid notes his two objections. Signed in type: G. Washington.
Four pages, untrimmed margins, nice condition.... See More
Paul Revere... Determining representation in Congress...
Item #701957
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1792* Paul Revere to cast brass cannons
* Representation in U.S. Congress
Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.
Content includes "The Pleasures of ... See More
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Henry Knox, and more...
Item #670522
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, June, 1792 Articles include a continuation of: "A Continuation of the Reflexions on the Manufactures of the United States..." "Manners & Customs of the Hindoos" "Gallantry" "Account of the Bastille" "Hessian Fly" includes a list of 9 key issues, signed in type by: Thomas Jefferson among others; "Rev... See More
Two front page George Washington script signatures... Building Washington, D.C...
Item #693180
June 23, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1792
* President George Washington
* Designing District of Columbia
* Federal buildings - Capitol
Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress and a “Resolve”, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display.
Over 2 front-page columns are on: “Re... See More
Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #676806
November 01, 1792
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 legislatur... See More
George Washington's state-of-the-union address...
Item #686710
November 14, 1792
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 a... See More
Indian depredations... Message signed by John Hancock...
Item #672413
November 17, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 17, 1792 On the front page under "Indian Depredations" is a full column report about the depredations "South of the Ohio".
Page 2 has a report stating that work was started on the canal between the Susquehanna and Schuylkill rivers "...on the crown level of the middle ground, between the Tulpehocken and Quintapahilla: And that the ca... See More
During Washington's administration...
Item #698432
January 23, 1793
THE MAIL; OR CLAYPOOLE'S DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 23, 1793 A typical newspaper of the day from during George Washington's administration. The back has no fewer than three runaway reward ads, with details.
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
George Washington is elected President of the United States...
Item #677063
February 20, 1793
NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793
* President George Washington
* Historic 2nd election victory
Nearly three-quarters of the front page is taken up with an address: "To ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secretary of the Treasury of he United States". This is followed, on page 2, with a second analysis of America's financial situation.
But by far the most significant ite
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Houdon's famous Washington sculpture... Washington is inaugurated...
Item #676826
March 01, 1793
NEW YORK MAGAZINE OR LITERARY REPOSITORY, March, 1793
* George Washington's inauguration
* Jean-Antoine Houdon's sculpture
The issue is filled mostly with an eclectic collection of articles, while the back leaf contains news items of the day.
Among the news reports is a notable one from Philadelphia: "Houdon, the famous French sculptor, who paid a visit to this country ... See More
George Washington... Preventing Louis XVI from cutting his throat...
Item #686154
March 20, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 20, 1793
* George Washington
* John Adams
* Thomas Jefferson
The entire first column on the front page and part of page 2 are taken up with: "An Act for Enrolling & Licensing ships or vessels to be employed in the Coasting trade & fisheries & for regulating the same" (concluded from a previous issue) which on page 2 is signed in... See More
Handsome newspaper... Two John Hancock documents on the front page...
Item #689112
March 21, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, March 21, 1793
* John Hancock signed in type
As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
The front page features a full column: "Proclamation" for a day of thanksgiving and prayer, signed by governor: John Hancock. It is headed with the same coat-of-arms a... See More
Washington responds to the merchants of Baltimore...
Item #669130
June 12, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1793
* President George Washington
Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Address of the Merchants & Traders of Baltimore, to George Washington, President of the United States, which is followed by: "The President's Answer" which is signed in type by him: George Washington.
Four pages, very nice condition.... See More
Handsome newspaper... John Hancock on the front page...
Item #689113
June 27, 1793
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, June 27, 1793
* Nice masthead engraving
* 18th century America
* John Hancock document
As the photo shows, this is one of the more handsome & displayable mastheads of the 18th century.
The front page features a half column document to the Mass. Senate which relates to fraudulent payments to veterans of the Revolution... See More
Washington responds to the Baltimore Mechanical Society...
Item #669134
June 29, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793 Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.
Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Rules by the President... John Jay...
Item #686157
August 17, 1793
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Aug. 17, 1793 Over half of the front page is the conclusion of: "Chief Justice Jay's opinion on the question, 'Whether a State be liable to be sued by a Private Citizen of another State?' "
Page 2 has a "Circular to the Collectors of the Customers" of the ports of the United States, from the Secretary of the Treasur... See More
Death of John Hancock in his hometown newspaper...
Item #681123
October 09, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 9, 1793
* John Hancock death (1st report)
* Declaration of Independence signer
* 1st Massachusetts Governor
* From his hometown (rare)
Curiously, the ftpg. includes "A Proclamation for a Day of Public Thanksgiving By His Excellency John Hancock, Governor..." carrying over to pg. 2 where it is signed by him in type: John Hancock.
Contrast t... See More
Germantown (PA) school offers its buildings as the home for Congress... Washington responds...
Item #704136
November 27, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 27, 1793
* President George Washington
* Germantown, Pennsylvania
* Jean François Hamtramck
The front page begins with an interesting: "Address of the Trustees of a School at Germantown, to the President" in which they: "...tender the school buildings for the accommodation of Congress, should they convene at this place...&q... See More
The affair of "Citizen Genet"...
Item #669185
December 04, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 4, 1793
* Citizen Genet Affair
* Edmond Charles Genet
The front page contains nearly a full column headed: "Official Communications" which has two letters signed by Genet, the French ambassador to the United States, concerning what is known as the "Citizen Genet Affair" relating to his plans to get America to support the French in c... See More
Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Wayne, John Jay, and Henry Knox...
Item #704138
December 11, 1793
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1793 Page 2 has a letter signed in type: Anthony Wayne concerning an encounter with the Indians. Some paragraphs begin: "It would appear that the savages mean to bend their attention to our convoys..." and "The savages killed & carried off about 70 horses..." and "There are nearly 1000 volunteers in the vicinity..." and m... See More
From during George Washington's administration...
Item #698433
February 18, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 18, 1794 The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
A wealth of advertisements including: "One Hundred Dollars Reward" for a runaway, with details. Page 2 continues with: "Debate on Mr. Madison's Resolutions...".
The front page has a notice from the: ... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by Washington...
Item #704139
April 23, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 23, 1794
* President George Washington
* United States Congress acts
The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for creating and repairing of arsenals and magazines, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Four pages, minor margin wear, generally good condition.... See More
Thomas Paine and his "Age of Reason"...
Item #698034
May 07, 1794
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 7, 1794 From the nation's capital at the time, as the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a report from Paris beginning: "Thomas Paine, in his prison here, is determined not to remain idle. A production of his has just made its appearance in English, and bears the following title: 'The ... See More
George Washington signature in script...
Item #686152
May 14, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1794 Page 3 has a document signed in script type: Go. Washington, President of the United States, concerning authorization for ships belonging to the U.S. to enter ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope, etc.
Page 2 has a report: "From the Western Army".
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a small nick to the bottom blank margin, great condition.... See More
George Washington and Sam Adams...
Item #686032
July 05, 1794
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 is signed in script type at its conclusion by the President: Go. Washington.
This is followed by two Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, carrying over to page 2, each signed ... See More
Nice George Washington issue...
Item #673465
July 30, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794
* (2) President George Washington acts
The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display. This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.
Four pages, various foxing, quite irre... See More
Thomas Paine expelled from the National Convention of France...
Item #673374
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1794 * 18th century vindication of Free-Masonry
* Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
* 18th century print of Arundel Castle
The most noteworthy content is a lengthy article on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France" which includes: "...Thomas Paine, with all the other foreigners, wa... See More
Letter signed by John Jay...
Item #698259
November 01, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794 Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships. Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, light damp staining, generally good condition.
Signed by President George Washington...
Item #693176
November 24, 1794
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Nov. 24, 1794
* President George Washington proclamation
The masthead features an engraving of the sun with various stars in its perimeter. this is the volume 1, number 11 issue of a title which lasted but two years.
Page 2 has a: "State Paper" being an address of: "George Washington, President of the United States of America, to the Representati... See More
Henry Knox resigns as Secretary of War, acknowledged by George Washington...
Item #693177
January 12, 1795
FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Jan. 12, 1795
* Henry Knox resignation
* 2nd U.S Secretary of War
* President George Washington
The masthead features an engraving of the sun surrounded by stars. This is the vol. 1 number 25 issue of a title that lasted but 2 years.
Page 2 has: "Resignation Of Gen. Knox" which is his letter addressed to President Washington, and signed by him in t... See More
Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...
Item #686029
February 14, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 14, 1795
* President George Washington
* Acts of Congress
The first column of the ftpg. begins with not one but two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
This title was one of just a few which used the script type in printing, making such issues quite displayable.
Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.... See More
1796 Acts by Sam Adams...
Item #696953
March 16, 1795
INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 16, 1795
* Nice 18th century masthead
Page 2 begins with two Acts from the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item #682825
April 03, 1795
FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1795
* President George Washington
Close to half of the back page is taken up with: "An ACT...." of Congress relating to duties on refined sugar, signed in type at its conclusion: Go. Washington, President.
Page 3 has a report on the capture of the ship Amsterdam, with details.
Four pages, very nice condition... See More
Signed in script type by George Washington...
Item #686037
April 08, 1795
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 8, 1795
* President George Washington
Half of the front page and half a column on page 2 are taken up with Act of Congress concerning duties on snuff and refined sugar, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.
Four pages, some minor damp staining, good condition.... See More
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