1807/03/21

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2399 (March 21, 1807)]

Contains "An Address to Mothers," a promotional list of federalist party nominations, a report on a treaty being negotiated with Britain concerning the non-intercourse laws, and other foreign news concerning relations with France. Also contains other news pertaining to commerce and shipping as well as many announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.05

1807/09/12

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2447 (September 12, 1807)]

Contains a report from the Napoleonic Wars in Poland, a report on the acquittal of Aaron Burr in his trial for treason, and an account of the economic hard times. Also contains other news pertaining to commerce and shipping as well as many announcements and advertisements.

GLC08726.06

1814/01/15

Newspaper

Title: Essex register. [Vol. 14, no. 5 (January 15, 1814)]

Publsihed by Warwick Palfray Jr.

GLC08726.07

1812/06/12

Young, & Minns, 1803-1814

Newspaper

Title: New-England palladium. [Vol. 39, no. 47]

Printed at the beginning of the War of 1812. Contains various articles relating to the war, including a long report on the declaration of war on England. Also reports on foreign affairs and activities in the House of Representatives. Contains many advertisements.

GLC08738

1803/07/07

Newspaper

Title: Boston gazette. [Vol. 14, no. 37 (July 7, 1803)]

Great Britain declares war on France.

GLC08739

1803/06/08

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel and Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 39, no. 2005 (June 8, 1803)]

[tribute to Dey of Algiers]

GLC08742

1814/07/09

Burnham, Michael, 1775-1836

Newspaper

Title: New-York herald. [No. 1315 (July 9, 1814)]

Issue from the War of 1812. Contains various items relating to the war, including the burning of towns and naval activities, such as the capture of the USS Essex by the HMS Phoebe & Cherub. Also contains a long article on proceedings in Parliament.

GLC08747

1808/03/02

Reynolds, Jas., fl. 1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clay

Discusses of the Embargo of 1807 and argues that, given the character of the American people, it should not be made permanent. Notes hearing about a "raw-head & bloody bones" speech Clay gave. Clay was a congressman from Pennsylvania, "British spies are among US."

GLC08673

1789 ca.

United States. Treaties, etc.

Pamphlet

Title: Collection of treaties

Three major treaties printed in full, including ones between the United States and the Shawnee Nation (31 January 1786), with Morocco (January 1787), and France (November 1788). Disbound from the 3 volume set of United States Acts.

GLC08688

1755/05/22

Maryland Gazette

Newspaper

Title: Maryland gazette. [No. 524 (May 22, 1755)]

View of conduct of French in America

GLC08719

1790/06/09

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 17 (June 9, 1790)]

Reports on Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution, a debate on tonnage in the House of Representatives, and news from Europe. Also prints an extract from a speech to Congress by Massachusetts Governor John Hancock on the national debt, acts passed by Congress and ones still pending, and news items about appointments, slavery, and suicide. Same issue as GLC03123.

GLC08720.01

1790/06/23

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 21 (June 23, 1790)]

Includes an article "On the Means of Preserving the Union of the American States," opining that the "present constitution of the United States appears to be excellent in contemplation; and if the harmony of the States should not be disturbed by groundless jealousies, it bids fair to be durable and efficient in practice." Reports on activities in the House of Representatives. Also: an article on the national debt, a bill to establish the Post Office, a eulogy of General Israel Putnam, news from around the country and Europe (including the French Revolution), literary pieces and advertisements.

GLC08720.02

1812/09/05

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

Newspaper

Title: Columbian centinel. [No. 2965 (September 5, 1812)]

Contains news near the beginning of the War of 1812. Notable reports on Napoleon's invasion of Russia and other foreign news. Also reports on the American surrender at Fort Detroit by General William Hull in August 1812, editorializes against President Madison's war policy (see "The Prospect Before Us"), and prints other news items pertaining to the war. Contains many advertisements.

GLC08725.01

February 8, 1849

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Pamphlet

Title: [Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo]

Message of the President of the United States, James K. Polk, including all correspondence with Secretary of State James Buchanan regarding peace negotiations with Mexico. Includes treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, signed 2 February 1848. Bound hardcover. House Executive Document No. 50.

GLC08640

[1790 ca.?]

Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814

Autograph manuscript

Title: The Government of the United Provinces [notes]

Gerry's notes on the history and constitution of Holland. Possibly copied from a history.

GLC08596

1812/07/04

Gholson, Thomas, fl. 1812

Broadside

Title: to Freeholders... Mecklenberg... re: crisis in affairs with Briatin

GLC08602

1796/03/05

Newspaper

Title: Columbia sentinel. [Vol. 24, no. 52 (March 5, 1796)]

Published by Benjamin Russell. Prints the complete ratification of Jay's treaty. Also includes copy of King's approval and two facsimile signatures of George Washingon.

GLC08623

1842/03/24

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Book

Title: Message of the President [Texas boundary with fold-out map]

GLC08847

1865/05/11

Newspaper

Title: New-York times. [Vol. 14, no. 4251 (May 11, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of New-York times, dated May 11, 1865. Reports Queen Victoria's condolence to Mrs. Lincoln as well as other expressions of sympathy from international heads of state on the assassination of President Lincoln. Also contains an article on the dissolution of the American Anti-Slavery Society, including speeches from William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, Anna E. Dickinson, and Senator Henry Wilson. There is also local news, financial news, and stories from New York and Europe, as well as many advertisements and announcements.

GLC08835

1813/09/15

Bronson, Enos, 1774-1823

Newspaper

Title: United States gazette. [Vol. XIII, no. 1284 (September 15, 1813)]

Published by Enos Bronson & Elihu Chauncey from 1804-1818. Uncut newspaper covering various aspects of the War of 1812. Contains news from Paris and elsewhere in Europe as well as from around the United States. Contains reports on a naval victories, a British blockade of the port of New Haven, military intelligence, and government issues.

GLC08430.09

1824/03/12

Cartwright, John, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Q. Adams re: requesting books be sent to American leaders

Addressed to John Adams Secretary of the American Legation, but really John Quincy. Requests books for Jefferson, Adams (Senior), Monroe, Harvard University and the University of Virginia.

GLC08566

1814/10/10

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Pamphlet

Title: Message from the President [re: conditions for peace]

Printed by C. Weightman

GLC08453

February 28, 1785

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a building project in Alexandria, Virginia as his fiances were "not equal to the undertaking." Also discusses the use of stone versus oyster shell lime. Refers to laws passed by the Virginia and Maryland Assemblies regarding the improvement of navigation on the states' rivers. Virginia also passed an act to vest 100 shares in Washington and his heirs;…

GLC02437.09405

1862/07/17

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: Act to carry into effect the Treaty between Her Majesty and the United States of America for the Suppression of the African Slave Trade.

An act of Parliament effecting the 7 April 1862 treaty between Great Britain and the United States .

GLC05112.01

1863/06/29

Great Britain. Acts.

Pamphlet

Title: Act to carry into effect an additional article to..[a previous] treaty

An act of Parliament to add additional provisions to the 7 April 1862 treaty between Great Britain and the United States suppressing the African slave trade. Passed on 17 July 1862.

GLC05112.02