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From 1730 ... trade of the British Colonies in America...
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THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, December 10, 1730* Rare lengthy article re. American Colonies
* Trade
* 18th century original
Taking all of the front page of this issue is a lengthy and detailed excerpt from the "...useful Work, entitled Atlas Maritimus & Commercials, that discusses...the Trade...Of the British Colonies on the Continent of America." The excerpt begins by listin... See More $255.00
The slavery trade well before the Revolutionary War...
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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...
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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
Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740
* Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama
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 tidbits. This was the first periodical to use t
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$495.00
* Terrific & large foldout map of the "Western Ocean"... Another map from Panama
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 tidbits. This was the first periodical to use t
Early map of the castle of San Lorenzo & village & river of Chagre, Panama...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1740* Castle of San Lorenzo map
* River of Chagre, Panama
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 Pana... See More $115.00
Map of Europe... Slave insurrection in New York...
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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...
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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....
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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
Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 17, 1769* Colonial Pennsylvania original
* 18th century America
Inside has the lengthy conclusion of the "Case of Great-Britain and America, addressed to the King, and both Houses Of Parliament", which begins: "In order that taxation and representation may not be united, in America, the ... See More $178.00
Colonial Pennsylvania...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Jan. 13, 1773 Very nice masthead which features an ornate coat-of-arms engraving. Almost the entire ftpg. is taken up with a lengthy address signed: "Publicus" and headed: "To the Good People of Pennsylvania". The ftpg. also has a report headed "Philadelphia" being a letter from London concerning the slave trad... See More
$238.00
Washington & an Indian Treaty... Battle at Roxbury...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1775* General George Washington
* Battle of Roxbury
* Indian Treaty
The entire front page is taken up with text from Williamsburg and the House of Burgesses, including an address to the governor and with the governor's reply, carrying over to page 2.
Page 2 also has some discussion concerning a treaty between Virginia... See More $290.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 14, 1775 An inside pg. has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see). And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived in town from Long Island & informs us that 13 men of war & transports were lying at anchor in Oyster -pod Bay, near Gardiner's Isla... See More
$65.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 14, 1775 An inside pg. has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see). And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived in town from Long Island & informs us that 13 men of war & transports were lying at anchor in Oyster -pod Bay, near Gardiner's Isla... See More
$65.00
Lord Dunmore versus the patriots in Virginia...
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SUPPLEMENT TO THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, (1775) There is no date at the top of this small, single sheet "Supplement" issue, however 3 ads on the bkpg. are dated in October, 1775 (see). Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a terrific & detailed report concerning the actions of Virginia Governor Lord Dunmore against his colonists, the beginning portion of the re... See More $165.00
Provincial Congress meeting...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* The Revolutionary War
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 & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress
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$476.00
* The Revolutionary War
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 & Philadelphia, including mention that: "...pursue every measure which the Congress
Lord Dunmore's Proclamation on Negro troops...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay
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$220.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America" which is followed by an: "Act of Massachusetts Bay
1776 map of South Pole plus much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1776
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
* Map of the South Pole & Captain Cook's exploration
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America"
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$265.00
* Revolutionary War content from 1776
* Lord Dunmore's Proclamation regarding Negro troops
* Map of the South Pole & Captain Cook's exploration
This is a fine issue from this significant year of the Revolutionary War, with much war-related content.
Included is two pages on an: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America"
From 1776... evacuation of Quebec...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pa., Oct. 19, 1776.* Evacuation of Quebec Canada
* Revolutionary War original from America
* General William Howe
All of the front page is taken up with a satirical political debate headed: "Orator Puff and John, his Friend, over a bottle of Madeira".
Page 2 has an item from London noting: "The last dispatches from Gen. Howe ... See More $645.00
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, Philadelphia, 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". It continues on pg. 2 and is to be concluded in a futur... See More $320.00
FROM THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, AND THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford CT, July 25, 1780.* Revolutionary War original
* Uncommon title from Connecticut
On the front page under "In Congress" is a resolution "...discharging or continuing the Loans that have been to these United States, on Loan Office Certificates...", signed in type: Charles Thomson.
A pg. 2 report from &qu... See More $260.00
A Tory newspaper reporting on the closing moments of Cornwallis...
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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
1784 Runaway Slaves Advertisements...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 7, 1784.* Post Revolutionary War America
* 18th century Phila. PA original
Front page news and commentary from London includes: The government in America is far from being completely settled, as there is a difference in sentiment what power to lodge in the Congress...but the jealousy of the Northern states will not let them comply with the desir... See More $120.00
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 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
Salaries set... Lancaster to be the federal capital?
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THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 2, 1789 Close to half of the ftpg. is an item headed "Slave Trade", regarding the discussion in the British House of Commons and the efforts of Mr. Wilberforce. Pg. 2 has reports from the federal "House of Representatives" which includes a list of the "...salaries of the officers in the executive department..." including... See More
$56.00
Bound volume for 1790...
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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
$400.00
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...
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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
* Society of the Cincinnati
* Albany New York
* Runaway slave advertisement
The front page has a notice for the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati.
A page 2 report from Albany says the paving of Market-street is a nice improvement, and that State-street will likely be... See More $36.00
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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Page 3 has a reward ad for a runaway "Negro Man, named Wil",l and the back pag
The bkpg. is filled with ads including: &... See More $37.00
Slave ads from 1797...
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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
James Madison...
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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...
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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....
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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
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