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713611

1804 Grand Master Isaiah Thomas notice... Masonic...

Item #713611

September 08, 1804

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL & MASSACHUSETTS FEDERALIST, Boston, Sept. 8, 1804 



* Grand Master Isaiah Thomas (publisher)

* Grand Lodge of Massachusetts notice

* Masonic - Masons - Freemasonry - Freemasons




The top of the front page has a notice for a upcoming meeting headed: "Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" which is signed in type script: Isaiah Thomas, Grand Master Also contains the... See More  

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709993

Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...

Item #709993

August 08, 1798

(2) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798  A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2  of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in sc... See More  

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707212

Two letters signed in script type by George Washington...

Item #707212

January 16, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796 



* Two letters signed in script by President George Washington



Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.

This title was one of very few which used script type for the President,... See More  

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704834

On the funeral of the governor...

Item #704834

November 13, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1790  Page 3 reports that George Read was unanimously re-elected Senator of Delaware. A second item says: "The Hon. William Patterson, Esq. Senator of the United States, from New Jersey is unanimously elected Governor of that State." Both of these men signed the Constitution of the United States.

Another column has a final tribute of "affec... See More  

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704829

Washington script signature... Lighthouse on Sequin Island...

Item #704829

April 25, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1795  The top of third column on the front page has: "Laws Of The United States" "Published By Authority" "Third Congress of the United States". Hereafter is the text of: "An act to regulate the compensation of Clerks...", signed in script type: Go. Washington.

Page 3 has a lengthy document headed: "Treasury D... See More  

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704731

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704731

April 15, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 15, 1795  Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act...to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties in goods, wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels." which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington on the following page.

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704502

Signed by Washington & Jefferson...

Item #704502

May 08, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 8, 1793  



* George Washington

* Thomas Jefferson

* founding fathers




The top of the first column has: "An Act for the Relief of Simeon Thayer" by the U.S. Congress, signed in type by the President: Go. WASHINGTON as well by the Secretary of State: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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704321

George Washington responds to the people of Salem...

Item #704321

June 19, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1793  



* President George Washington letter

* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts




Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.

Page 3 also ha
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704311

Building the frigate ''United States' is ahead of schedule...

Item #704311

September 14, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 14, 1796  



* USS United States construction



Page 2 has a report noting: "The United States frigate, building in Southwark under the direction of Mr. Humphreys,  is in such a state of forwardness that it is probable she might be launched before the ensuing winter, should occasion require (We wish we could say as much of the Boston frigate).&quo... See More  

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704302

General Anthony Wayne & the Chippewa Indians...

Item #704302

November 06, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 6, 1793  



* "Mad Anthony" Wayne



A page 3 item reports in part: "...from Pittsburgh, we learn that General Wayne had marched from the Miami against the Indians with 3000 regular troops and 1500 volunteers from Kentucky....Still Knee, a chief of the Chippawas, had come into Fort-Pitt, with assurance that his nation had resolved to observe a ... See More  

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704253

Choosing a location for Congress...

Item #704253

November 23, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 23, 1793  



* United States Congress

* Choosing a site to build




A page 3 report from Philadelphia notes: "The President of the United States, having summoned the headed of Departments, Chief Justice and other officers of the Government, to meet at Germantown, to advise on the most suitable place for the meeting of Congress; we understand, their deci... See More  

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704252

Thomas Jefferson responds concerning the Jay Treaty...

Item #704252

February 08, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 8, 1794  



* Thomas Jefferson letters

* re. John Jay Treaty




The front page has: "State Papers" which has three letters from Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, relating to the controversial Jay Treaty. Each is signed: Th. Jefferson.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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704245

Creating the Bank of the United States...

Item #704245

November 02, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1791 



* First Bank of the United States creation



Page 3 has a nice report on the opening of the 2nd Congress of the United States, and this is followed by a significant report headed: "National Bank" with details concerning its creation and organization, including the various men chosen as its directors, and noting that:  "Thomas W... See More  

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704185

Shipping report signed by Alexander Hamilton...

Item #704185

February 15, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 15, 1794  Page 2 has a report headed: "American Tonnage" being a chart, by country, of the actual tonnage shipped in 1792. The chart is signed by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

Four pages, some minor foxing, good condition.

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704184

(3) 1793 George Washington documents...

Item #704184

November 02, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793  



* (3) George Washington documents



Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.

Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More  

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704138

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  

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704070

Washington script signature... Light house on Sequin Island...

Item #704070

April 25, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1795  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The top of third column on the ftpg. has: "Laws Of The United States" "Published By Authority" "Third Congress of the United States". Hereafter is the text of: "An act to regulate the compensation of Clerks...", sig... See More  

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704066

Washington signs an Act of Congress, front page...

Item #704066

February 26, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 26, 1791  



* President George Washington

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson




The entire first column of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.



The front page also has a le... See More  

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704064

John Adams' first state-of-the-union address... Paul Revere...

Item #704064

December 02, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 2, 1797  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the complete text of President John Adams' very first state of the union address, which carries over to page 2 where it is signed in type: John Adams.

Page 3 has an article: "The President's Speech", and page 3 has a notice from the Masonic: "Grand Lodge of Massachusetts" signed... See More  

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704056

Washington signs three Acts of Congress... Military outposts...

Item #704056

February 18, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 18, 1795  



* President George Washington

* 3 Acts of Congress signed in script




The front page has a full column taken up with not just one, but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington

Page 3 has: "The Western Posts" with some details on Oswego, Niagara, Detroit, Michilimackinac and Fort Miami.... See More  

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704046

Act of Congress signed by Washington...

Item #704046

May 10, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794 



* President George Washington

* Act of United States Congress




The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

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704039

John Hancock becomes governor...

Item #704039

May 28, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 28, 1791  



* Governor John Hancock of Massachusetts



Page 2 has a report that: "...committee appointed to count the votes for Governour and Lt. Governour reported that His Excellency JOHN HANCOCK, Esq. was chosen Governour and His Honour SAMUEL ADAMS Esq. Lt. Governour...".

Pages 2 & 3 also have a "Speech" which is signed in type:... See More  

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703939

Jefferson's first inaugural address...

Item #703939

March 18, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801  The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.

Also on the front page are three Acts of Congress signed in italic type by the then President: John Adams, one for erecting a light house on Mart... See More  

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703901

As America takes over at New Orleans...

Item #703901

December 24, 1803

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 24, 1803  



* re. Louisiana Purchase

* General James Wilkinson

* Early New Orleans




The front page has an editorial headed: "Louisiana" which seems to be critical of the recent purchase.

A page 2 item from "New Orleans" says: "...It is expected that the troops, under Gen. Wilkinson are now on their way to take possession of the... See More  

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703716

Very lengthy on the sea monsters...

Item #703716

September 24, 1817

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 24, 1817 



* Sea serpents - monsters



The front page has an unusually lengthy article headed; "The Sea Monster" followed by another titled: "Sea Serpent". Page 2 has: "The President's Return".

Four pages, a strong mid-fold with wear, a small archival mend along the left spine, but otherwise nice.... See More  

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703561

Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...

Item #703561

May 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,  May 26, 1792  



* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)

* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone




Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... See More  

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702740

Signed by Jefferson & Burr...

Item #702740

April 17, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1802  The bottom of the front page has an Act of Congress: "...to authorize the President of the United States to convey certain parcels of land therein mentioned." which is in Essex County, New Jersey. It is signed in script type by: Th. Jefferson, and in block type: Aaron Burr who was Speaker of the House at the time.

Four pages, good conditi... See More  

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702656

Paul Revere as President of the Board of Health...

Item #702656

July 16, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 16, 1800  



* Paul Revere

* Board of Health




The top of page 3 has a detailed report from  the: "Health Office" which is signed in type by its President: P. Revere.

Four pages, a bit irregular at the margins, scattered foxing.... See More  

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702636

Did Thomas Jefferson die in 1800?

Item #702636

July 09, 1800

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 9, 1800  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 w... See More  

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702570

On the Lewis & Clark Expedition, reported on the front page...

Item #702570

March 05, 1806

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1806 



* Thomas Jefferson message to U.S. Congress

* First published information on Lewis and Clark




The front page has a nice "Message" to the Congress signed in type by the President: Th. Jefferson, with much concerning the Lewis & Clark Expedition, including: "...Capt. Meriwether Lewis...was appointed, with a party of men, to ex... See More  

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701701

The XYZ Affair In 1798....

Item #701701

March 28, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams message




Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More  

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701700

John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...

Item #701700

October 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair - France relations

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson




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 Af... See More  

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701631

John Adams, John Adams, and John Adams...

Item #701631

September 08, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 8, 1798  



* President John Adams

* Acts of U.S. Congress




The front page begins with 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.

Page 2 has an address of the Boston Marine Society to the President concerning the growing tensions with France, followed by the President's reply signed in type: John Adams. And the back ... See More  

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701539

Washington responds to Congress' reaction to his annual address... On the death of Ben Franklin...

Item #701539

December 25, 1790

THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1790  



* President George Washington

* re. State of the Union Address

* United States Congress reaction

* re. death of Benjamin Franklin




The front page begins with the Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address, followed by his response signed in script type: George Washington. This is then followed by the House of Re... See More  

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701527

Act of Congress signed by Washington & others...

Item #701527

April 06, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 6, 1793 



* George Washington

* John Adams

* Thomas Jefferson




The front page has a lengthy Act of Congress: "An Act to Regulate Trade and Intercourse with the Indian Tribes" signed in type by the President, Vice President, and Secretary of State: Go. WASHINGTON, John Adams, and Th. Jefferson. A decorative issue as such.

Inside has content on... See More  

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701526

Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Three script signatures by Washington...

Item #701526

March 05, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1796   The front page has the document on the controversial Jay Treaty headed: "Ratification of the United States" reading in part: "Now, therefore, I George Washington....declare...a treaty...between the United States...and his Britannic Majesty...by the consent of the President...with the advice and consent of the Senate..." and is si... See More  

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701503

The Citizen Genet Affair in 1793...

Item #701503

May 29, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, May 29, 1793  



* Citizen Genet Affair

* Edmond Charles Genet




The front page has the Address Of The Citizens Of Philadelphia, To EDMUND CHARLES GENET, Minister Plenipotentiary From The Republic of France, To The United States", with his Answer signed in type: Genet.

Genêt served as French minister to the United States from 1793 to 1794. His activities in ... See More  

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701183

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

Item #701183

June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on the coast of Maine to this day.

Four pages, a few discrete archival mends inside, very nice co... See More  

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701028

Naval battles in the War of 1812...

Item #701028

September 15, 1813

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 15, 1813 



* Naval battles during War of 1812



Among the page 2 reports on the War of 1812 are: "Progress of the War" "War On Lake Ontario" "War On Lake Erie" "War In The Chesapeake" "Capt. Broke's Challenge" which has a letter from Capt. Broke to Captain Lawrence; "Essex American Frigate" am... See More  

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700969

"Mourning" for the Judiciary Act...

Item #700969

July 10, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 10, 1802  The front page has a black-bordered, tongue-in-chief mourning report which relates to the controversial Judiciary Act of 1802.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, scattered foxing, good condition.

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700950

Beginning the development of Florida...

Item #700950

March 13, 1824

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 13, 1824  



* Development of Florida beginning



The front page has 3 Acts Acts of Congress, 2 signed in type by the President: James Monroe, one of which is: "An Act to Authorize the Laying Out & Opening Certain Public Roads in the Territory of Florida".

Page 3 has a curious article: "Arrest Of the Dead".

Four pages, never bound ... See More  

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700948

Act of Congress on the front page... Andrew Jackson as a candidate for President...

Item #700948

June 09, 1824

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 9, 1824  The front page has an Act of Congress: "An Act Enabling the Claimants to lands Within the Limits of the State of Missouri and Territory of Arkansas in institute Proceedings to try the Validity of their Claims".

Also on the front page: "General Jackson" which concerns him running for President.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed,... See More  

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700655

The President signs the treaty with Algiers...

Item #700655

January 06, 1816

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 6, 1816  Over 1 1/2 columns on the ftpg. are taken up with the: "Treaty With Algiers" which is signed in type by the President: James Madison, and also by the Secretary of State: James Monroe.

A brief item regarding this on page 2, as well as: "Treaty With the Indians".

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, minor tears at the margins, nice c... See More  

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700651

Defeat of Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile...

Item #700651

December 05, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 5, 1798  Page 2 has some fine reports on the historic defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of the Nile.

One is headed: "Official & Pleasing" concerning the report, followed by: "French Official Accounts Ofd the Defeat at the Mouth of The Nile". This is followed by: "More British Official Accounts" which includes a lette... See More  

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700650

Documents on the Tripolitan War... Ending the Quasi-War with France...

Item #700650

January 02, 1802

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 2, 1802  The front page has 3 letters concerning the Tripolitan War, or the First Barbary War, including a letter from the President to the Bey [governor] of Tripoli, signed in type: Thomas Jefferson as well as James Madison.

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" signed by the President: Th. Jefferson, concerning a treaty with France to end the Quasi-War.

F... See More  

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700623

Four George Washington signatures on the front page...

Item #700623

April 26, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1797  The front page features not one, but four documents each signed by the President: Go. Washington, three of them are signed in the very desirable script type. One of the Acts relates to fixing the military establishment of the United States.

Four pages, very light damp staining at the bottom left, nice condition.

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700622

Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...

Item #700622

April 22, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the time for the next meeting of Congress.

All three of these Acts of Congress were approved and signed into law... See More  

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700162

On the ineligibility of federal judges...

Item #700162

February 05, 1791

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 5, 1791  



* First Bank of the United States

* Early American government




The entire front page & most of page 2 are taken up with the: "Debate on the Ineligibility of Federal Judges", in the Massachusetts Legislature. Page 2 has mention from "Congress" that the Act to incorporate the Bank of the United States was read the first &... See More  

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699137

Much on the War of 1812...

Item #699137

December 01, 1813

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 1, 1813  The front page has; "Occurrences of the War - On the St. Lawrence - American Account" as well as the "British Official Account" and these are followed by a full column or reports under headings: "General Order". Page 2 has: "Unofficial Account" of events near Lake Ontario; "Extract of a Letter from an Offic... See More  

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698985

"Report" signed in type by Thomas Jefferson...

Item #698985

January 21, 1792

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 archi... See More  

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