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The slavery trade well before the Revolutionary War...
211810
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1740 (no map included). This was
the very first publication to use the word "magazine" in the title.
This successful publication enjoyed a long & well respected life
having been published from 1731 through 1907. Among the interesting
articles in this issue is one on the Guinea slave trade. This issue
contains a wide variety of other c... See More
$38.00
With both maps, of Chagre and St. Augustine...
216784
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740 This 40 page magazine has the full title/index page with a nice engraving of St. John's Gate. One of the prime features of this issue is the nice foldout map titled: "An Exact Draught of the Castle of San Lorenzo & Village & River of Chagre..." which is in present-day Panama (see photos). There is also a related article on this a... See More
$495.00
Slavery in Georgia?... Fire in Charleston...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
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$27.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
Slavery in Georgia?... Fire in Charleston...
221491
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
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$27.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* Should slavery be allowed in Georgia?
* Horrible fire burns down Charleston, South Carolina
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbit
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
200490
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
221465
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1741
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
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$67.00
* Early 18th century British magazine
* map of Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, etc.
* various content on America
* slave insurrection in New York
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items,
Colonial New York....
211964
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 9, 1769 From colonial New York, the front page has a lengthy extract from the Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General-Assembly of the Colony of New-York which concludes on pg. 2. Contains the various business conducted by the Assembly, along with the committee resolutions that were considered, plus a list of the acts that were pa
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$242.00
Hoping to repeal the Acts of Parliament...
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PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Feb. 27, 1769 The front page has: "A modern Poem On Liberty, translated from the Original Prosa-metro-bombast of Rusticus". The poem begins: "Ye Sons of Liberty Attend! To you the Skies in pity send A Bard, who, in the nick of time, stands forth to vindicate, in rhyme, Your life, your liberty and fame...". Quite lengthy ... See More
$192.00
Stirring sermon to the soldiers in the presence of George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1775 The ftpg. contains a nice letter which begins: "Since I wrote you...we have been well informed that we killed sixteen Negroes, and five white men...was attacked by a party of the King's troops, Tories, and several Negroes...." with more on the battle, and further on is: "...We are surrounded with enemies; I do veri... See More
$270.00
Provincal Congress Meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
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$476.00
* Original U.S. Revolutionary War
* Charleston South Carolina SC
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadlphia, including mention that: "...pursu
Bond-Slave Receipt...
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Revolutionary War receipt headed "Newbury, Nov. 29th 1776" and reading: "Then received of Mr. William Price one Pound four shillings and six pence in full for the bond of Sarah Whites child from the 5th of October to the 5th of Dec." and signed: Elizabeth Midden (see photos). Measures about 3 by 7 1/2 inches and is in very nice condition.... See More
$95.00
Essay on Free Trade...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Jan. 6, 1780 Famous title that has very ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship in the masthead. Notable content includes, on the ftpg: "A Third ESSAY on FREE TRADE and FINANCES , humbly offered to the consideration of the Public. By a CITIZEN OF Philadelphia". Concludes on pg. 2, and is to be continued in a future issue. A pg. 3 ad headed... See More
$382.00
Nice issue from the Revolutionary War...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 26, 1780 A well-known title that has very ornate lettering and a small engraving of a ship in the masthead. Notable content in this issue includes a ftpg. notice offering a "Four Hundred Dollars" reward for the apprehension of a runaway "Negro man named James". A pg. 3 report under "Philadelphia" ... See More
$299.00
Biography of Benedict Arnold... Much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 5, 1781 The entire ftpg. and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Life and Character of General Arnold, extracted from the new History of the American Revolution" which is a fascinating & detailed account of this infamous character from the war. It includes in part: "...It is to be lamented that a ... See More
$490.00
A Tory newspaper reporting on the closing moments of Cornwallis...
216412
THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE: AND WEEKLY MERCURY, Oct. 8, 1781 Edited and published by Hugh Gaine who supported the Crown and espoused the Royalist cause. A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says that
"By a person who left Williamsburgh about the 20th instant we are informed that Lord Cornwallis had evacuated Gloucester & only occupied at present the post of York--that he had fortified the place in the... See More
$410.00
From the closing days of the Revolutionary War...
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FREEMANS JOURNAL: OR, THE NORTH-AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Phila., April 3, 1782.
Taking all of the front page is a poem: "The Political Balance; or, The Fates of Britain and American compared. A Tale." which obviously relates to the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 reports under "Philadelphia" include: "On...the 24th ult. a party of negroes and loyalists from the g
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$230.00
Taking all of the front page is a poem: "The Political Balance; or, The Fates of Britain and American compared. A Tale." which obviously relates to the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 reports under "Philadelphia" include: "On...the 24th ult. a party of negroes and loyalists from the g
A runaway slave has his document of freedom...
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FOWLE'S NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth,
Dec. 31, 1784 A quite uncommon and very early newspaper from New
Hampshire, rarely offered today. The inside pages have various news
of the day with foreign reports on pg. 2 & "American
Intelligence" on pg. 3, including an interesting item of a negro may
who ran away from his master and has come up with a document ce... See More
$47.00
University Of Maryland...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, Phila., March 24, 1786 The
ftpg. has a reward notice for a runaway Negro Fellow, named Frank. Pg.
2 has a list of various laws passed by the Maryland assembly including
A supplement to an act entitled, an act for founding a college on the
Western Shore of this state, and constituting the same, together with
Washington College on the Eastern Shore, in... See More
$45.00
ON the slave trade in the 18th century...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Sept. 19, 1786 An article headed: "Slave Trade" on an inside page contains a list of ten recent publications all relating to the slave trade or the issue of slavery. Measures about 8 by 11 inches, complete in 8 pages.
$26.00
1788 Print of Slavery Medal with Plate!
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, England, dated March, 1788.
Within this 90+ page issue is a full page plate which includes four
prints, one of which is a print of the medal to slavery, titled: "Am I
Not A Man And A Brother?"(see photo) and showing a slave with his hands
in chains. There is some water staining throughout not detering any
readability. Complete with the full title/index pa... See More
$155.00
The Man with the Iron Mask...
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THE MORNING POST, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, from London, dated August 7, 1789.* Man with the Iron Mask
* Mail Coach plan
* Poetry - Complaint from the Dying Negro
* Red Ink Tax Stamp
* Uncommon Title
On page 3 of this issue is an article entitled "Man In The Iron Mask" which is approximately 1/2 of a column in length. This page also features an article on the Mail Coach and ... See More $40.00
The Man with the Iron Mask...
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THE MORNING POST, AND DAILY ADVERTISER, from London, dated August 20, 1789.* Man with the Iron Mask
* Article on Slavery
* Red Ink Tax Stamp
* Poem - History of the Pen
* Uncommon Title
On page 2 of this issue is an article entitled "The Iron Mask" which is 3/4 of a column in length. Page 3 features an article on Slave Trade which is nearly a column in length and the back page... See More $40.00
Bound volume for 1790...
211064
Here is a complete bound volume of THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London for the months of January thru June, 1790. This is a great volume for several reasons: first, the May issue contains a very fine & detailed account of the mutiny on the ship Bounty, one of the better reports we have ever offered; secondly, the February issue contains a very nice full page plate captioned: "View Of Bun... See More
$367.00
Negro poem in 1791...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 11, 1791.
* Negro related poem
* 18th century American periodical
Page 2 has a poem: The Negroes Complaint, beginning: Forced from home and all its pleasure Africs coast I left fornlorn....Men from England bought and sold me, Paid my price in paltry gold.... News of the day with several advertisements. Small hole in the second
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$53.00
* Negro related poem
* 18th century American periodical
Page 2 has a poem: The Negroes Complaint, beginning: Forced from home and all its pleasure Africs coast I left fornlorn....Men from England bought and sold me, Paid my price in paltry gold.... News of the day with several advertisements. Small hole in the second
Patriot Francis Hopkinson death report...
217276
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 17, 1791
* Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Page 3 has a poem concderning the death of Francis Hopkinson, titled: "Lines Written On The Decease Of Francis Hopkinson, Esquire, May, 1791." (see photos). Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Other news of the day with several interesting adverti
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$45.00
* Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Page 3 has a poem concderning the death of Francis Hopkinson, titled: "Lines Written On The Decease Of Francis Hopkinson, Esquire, May, 1791." (see photos). Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Other news of the day with several interesting adverti
Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvnaia, June 27, 1791.* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
* Pennsylvania Society of Cincinnati
The front page has a notice for the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati.
On page 3 under Slave Trade is evidence laid before several committees of the British House of Commons appointed to examine the his... See More $40.00
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 14, 1791 A page 2 report from Worcester says that a skillful surveyor from Philadelphia named Capt. Hill has been employed: "...to examine the waters between Springfield and Boston...to judge the practicality of uniting them in a canal..."
Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway "Negro Man, named Wil",l and the back pag
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$40.00
Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway "Negro Man, named Wil",l and the back pag
Original wrappers included... Article by Ben Franklin on slavery...
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THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, Edinburgh, Scotland, June, 1793 One of the less common magazines of the 18th century, this being a particularly great item as it still contains the original blue outer wrapper (rarely found).Among the articles is over a full page: "On the Slave Trade, From the Works of Dr. Franklin"; several pgs. on: "Thoughts on Cash, Credit, and Country Banks" , &q... See More $97.00
Letter signed by Napoleon on his recent battles...
120292
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Aug. 8, 1796 Pg. 2 has: "Army Of Italy" "Crossing of the Minico--Battle of Bagherto--Capture of the Fortress of Peschiera and the Magazines of Castlennova" being a letter signed in type: Buonaparte. Also a reward ad for two runaway "Negro Lads". Some foxing through the middle, complete in 4 pages.
$33.00
Slave ads from 1797...
219700
AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila, 1797.
* Slave advertisements
* 18th century Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The front page has a notice stating that a runaway NEGRO SLAVE named Harry Hall was apprehended by a constable. Says that he is the property of John Gillam, of Prince George County, Virginia. Mentions that the owner ...may have him...by applying to the subscriber ...and paying th
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$48.00
* Slave advertisements
* 18th century Philadelphia Pennsylvania
The front page has a notice stating that a runaway NEGRO SLAVE named Harry Hall was apprehended by a constable. Says that he is the property of John Gillam, of Prince George County, Virginia. Mentions that the owner ...may have him...by applying to the subscriber ...and paying th
James Wilkinson - Runaway Slave...
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AURORA GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia PA, Dec. 16, 1797.
* Runaway Slave Advertisement
* General James Wilkinson
The front page has a reward ad for a runaway ..."Negro Man, named Lesperance... about 20 years of age; of the Mundingo [sic] nation ...." A pg. 3 item from Pittsburgh says: On Thursday last, arrived here, General WILKENSON, Commander in Chief of
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$35.00
* Runaway Slave Advertisement
* General James Wilkinson
The front page has a reward ad for a runaway ..."Negro Man, named Lesperance... about 20 years of age; of the Mundingo [sic] nation ...." A pg. 3 item from Pittsburgh says: On Thursday last, arrived here, General WILKENSON, Commander in Chief of
The very first Negro minstrel act...
211659
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 21, 1799 On page 3 under Federal-Street Theatre is a notice (see photo) for a presentation of the "Tragedy of Oroonoko, Or, the Royal Slave." In the notice is mention that at the "End of act 2d. the Song of The Negro Boy, by Mr. Graupner." According to the noted reference book "Kanes Famous First Facts" this was the first Negro... See More $175.00
1801 Runaway Slave Boy Ad
153703
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Washington City, Feb. 9, 1801 Pg. 3 details for "A Curiosity" called "The Learned PIG". Also a "2 Dollar Reward" ad for a runaway "Negro Boy named Jack". Much on the bkpg. about a "Republican Festival". Inked library stamp next to the masthead, some foxing on the ftpg. Early volume I issue.
$26.00
James Madison...
201628
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, AND WASHINGTON ADVERTISER, Washington City, May 4, 1801 Just above the dateline is: "Washington City, Printed By Samuel Harrison Smith, New-Jersey Avenue, Near The Capitol." A brief news items on pg. 2 says: "Arrived on Friday JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State." Pg. 2 also has: "Census Of Columbia, On the Eastern side of Potowmac" and an ad headed: "For Sale, A Youn Negro G... See More
$39.00
Slave Population...
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MERCURY AND NEW ENGLAND PALLADIUM, Boston, Oct. 13, 1801 Brief item on
pg. 2 says: The slaves form about one sixth part of the population of
the United States; and three fifths, the number represented in
Congress, about one tenth. Bkpg. ad headed: Spermaceti and Whale Oil
with details. Ftpg. has some ink stains in the left margin, some foxing.
$25.00
Early Slave Insurrection In America 1802...
209501
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England.
* 1802
* 1802
* London England
This magazine is dated: February 1, 1802 and is about 55 pages in length. The front page of this issue has a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news & stories from around the world during this very early time in history. VERY INTERESTING READING from the day it was first reported which in
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$22.00
Negro Insurrection in North Carolina....
219654
THE BALANCE, AND COLUMBIAN REPOSITORY, Hudson, N.Y., June 22, 1802.
* Negro Insurrection in North Carolina
Inside under Last Mail is a news report stating that ...an insurrection of a very serious nature has broke out amongst the Negroes in Perquimens and Hartford Counties, N. Carolina... Other news of the day with a few ads. Masthead has an engraving of a hand holding a set of sca
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$25.00
* Negro Insurrection in North Carolina
Inside under Last Mail is a news report stating that ...an insurrection of a very serious nature has broke out amongst the Negroes in Perquimens and Hartford Counties, N. Carolina... Other news of the day with a few ads. Masthead has an engraving of a hand holding a set of sca
Mount Vernon Estate in 1804...
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BOSTON GAZETTE, Feb. 16, 1804.
* Mount Vernon
* Slave Ad
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 item says:
* Geo. W. P. Custis, Esq. has given notice in the Georgetown papers, that all poor persons in his neighborhood may be supplied with fuel gratis from the Mount Vernon Estate, during this inclement season....
Other news of the day includes: "Commerce With
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$20.00
* Mount Vernon
* Slave Ad
* Early 19th century original reading
A page 2 item says:
* Geo. W. P. Custis, Esq. has given notice in the Georgetown papers, that all poor persons in his neighborhood may be supplied with fuel gratis from the Mount Vernon Estate, during this inclement season....
Other news of the day includes: "Commerce With
Signed by President Thomas Jefferson...
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AMERICAN CITIZEN, New York, Mar. 23, 1807 Pg. 3 has: "Epitaph, On A Tomb Stone, In Massachusetts" which tells the saga of a slave named "John Jack" with mention that: "...Though he lived in a land of liberty, He lived a slave..." Page 3 also has two Acts of Congress, signed in type: TH. Jefferson. 4 pages. Occasional foxing spots.... See More $23.00
1811 James Madison Property for sale ad....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, September 7, 1811.
* James Madison's property for sale...
* James Madison's property for sale...
* Slaves Auction...
The back page has an ad: For Sale, The following valuable property, low for Cash or Negroes at Valuation. The three story house occupied by James Madison, Esq. and now in possession of Mr. O. Pollack... and more. Also a reward ad for a runaway Negro. Other news of th
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$35.00
Harrison to fight the Prophet...
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Oct. 10, 1811 "Indian Affairs" on pg. 3 begins: "We are enabled to state, that governor Harrison is preparing to commence a campaign against hostile tribes under the influence of the Prophet." with just a bit more. The bkpg. has two reward notices for runaway "Negroes" and an ad headed: "For Sale...Several families of Neg... See More
$36.00
1813 James Madison...
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FEDERAL REPUBLICAN, AND COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Georgetown. (Col.), Sept. 15, 1813. The ftpg. has the conclusion of an act and another act each signed in type: James Madison. A notice for a Public Sale includes Some Families of Negroes. Two back page reward notices with each individual described in part as a Negro Slave. Several interesting advertisements as well. An uncommon title from the Distr... See More
$29.00
Treaty of Ghent Ratified, 1815...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 22, 1815.
* Treaty of Ghent Ratified
* War of 1812 Officially Ends
* President James Madison
On page 2 under a bold heading: Ratified TREATY Of PEACE And AMITY is A PROCLAMATION issued by JAMES MADISON stating that a treaty with His Britannic Majesty was signed at Ghent on December 24, 1814, and ratified by the U.S. Senate on February 17, 1815, th
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$230.00
* Treaty of Ghent Ratified
* War of 1812 Officially Ends
* President James Madison
On page 2 under a bold heading: Ratified TREATY Of PEACE And AMITY is A PROCLAMATION issued by JAMES MADISON stating that a treaty with His Britannic Majesty was signed at Ghent on December 24, 1814, and ratified by the U.S. Senate on February 17, 1815, th
University of New York 1816....
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NEW YORK EVENING POST, March 15, 1816.
* University of New York
* Thomas Cooper
On page under Communications is a report stating that ...the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of New-York recommended Thomas Cooper, Esq., for the degree of Dr. of Medicine. Contains the resolution recommending the degree. Cooper taught at Dickinson College and was an associa
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$30.00
* University of New York
* Thomas Cooper
On page under Communications is a report stating that ...the College of Physicians and Surgeons of the University of New-York recommended Thomas Cooper, Esq., for the degree of Dr. of Medicine. Contains the resolution recommending the degree. Cooper taught at Dickinson College and was an associa
Concord New Hampshire...
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NEW-HAMPSHIRE PATRIOT, Concord, April 2, 1816 On page 3 under
Presidential Nomination are details about the nomination of James
Monroe and Daniel Tompkins for President and Vice President by the
Congressional Republican caucus at a meeting held in the Capitol at
Washington. Page 2 has a lengthy report about a slave revolt in
Virginia led by George Boxley.
$20.00
1816 Eclipse Seen In America....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, Nov. 23, 1816 Page 3 has report
about a halo around the sun viewed by folks along the James River. Says
this phenomenon lasted for about 1 hr. and 20 minutes and that the
diameter of the rings inner circumference was 47 degrees. Other news of
the day includes: "Georgia" "New Electrical Machine" "A New
Thermometer" and much more. Several interesting advertis... See More
$17.00
Slave Importation, 1818...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1818.
* Slave Exportation Prohibited
* New Jersey
A page 2 report begins: "The Legislature of New Jersey...passed an act last Thursday, prohibiting the exportation of slaves or servants of colour out of that State. It makes it penal in the sum of 2000 dollars, or imprisonment... and more about the other circumstances that would warrant
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$45.00
* Slave Exportation Prohibited
* New Jersey
A page 2 report begins: "The Legislature of New Jersey...passed an act last Thursday, prohibiting the exportation of slaves or servants of colour out of that State. It makes it penal in the sum of 2000 dollars, or imprisonment... and more about the other circumstances that would warrant
Stephen Decatur funeral....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, March 25, 1820.
* Stephen Decatur funeral
* Slave advertisments
A page 3 report has details about the ceremonies for the funeral of Stephen Decatur. The report also says in part: Not only as a Warrior, however, is he lamented....He was amongst the first of those have added to the fame of his country... Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. A
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$36.00
* Stephen Decatur funeral
* Slave advertisments
A page 3 report has details about the ceremonies for the funeral of Stephen Decatur. The report also says in part: Not only as a Warrior, however, is he lamented....He was amongst the first of those have added to the fame of his country... Top and bottom of this report are black-bordered. A
Walk-in-the-Water Steamship in 1820....
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NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, June 24, 1820.
* 1st Steamship on Lake Erie
* Walk-in-the-Water reporting
A page 3 report from Buffalo states that: The Steam-Boat Walk-in-the-Water, left this place...for Mackina [sic], with a full freight and about 50 passengers....her freight consisted...of goods belonging to the American Fur Company, amounting in value of upwards of 100,000 dollars. Other
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$27.00
* 1st Steamship on Lake Erie
* Walk-in-the-Water reporting
A page 3 report from Buffalo states that: The Steam-Boat Walk-in-the-Water, left this place...for Mackina [sic], with a full freight and about 50 passengers....her freight consisted...of goods belonging to the American Fur Company, amounting in value of upwards of 100,000 dollars. Other