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[Receipt for the sale of three slaves]

Receipt for the sale of three slaves named Dolly, Sally and Martha, for the price of $475 in cash. Sold to Joseph Nuckold [?]. Signature illegible.

GLC08543

Gazette of the United States. [No. 4 (April 22-April 25, 1789)]

Relates the details of George Washington's arrival in New York City preceding his first inaugural address, delivered 30 April 1789. Includes a printed version of debates in the House of Representatives regarding the article of tonnage. Contains...

GLC08723

The south. [Vol.1, no. 18 (May 11, 1861)]

A pro-South newspaper published at 74 Baltimore Street, near Gay Street, in Baltimore. Front page has a column of vignettes about underdogs in history - making an analogy to the seemingly tough situation of the South at this early part of the war...

GLC08725.07

National intelligencer. [Vol. 51, no. 77347 (January 22, 1850)]

Includes President Taylor's message regarding the government of California and, should the territory seek admission to the union, the future government of that state. Includes a report on California gold by a Mr. King and a President's message...

GLC08726.08

New York herald. [No. 8917 (February 7, 1861)]

Includes a report that the United States government refuses to comply with the propositions of South Carolina for the surrender of Fort Sumter. Reports on the recent secession of Texas from the Union. Discusses the proceedings of the Washington...

GLC08726.10

The New-York Times. [Vol. 11, no. 3274 (March 21, 1862)]

Mostly contains news from various theatres of war. Most articles are short updates on skirmishes, but there are several larger ones. News from Washington: an inquiry into censorship of the press, report of the House Judiciary Committee, bridges...

GLC08726.17

The Gentleman's Magazine [Vol. 66, No. 2 (December 1796)]

Contains a poem praising George Washington entitled "On General Washington, and his farewell letter to the United States." Includes various articles covering a broad range of topics. Appears to have been disbound from a larger volume, pages are...

GLC08729

Columbian centinel. [Vol. 26, no. 6 (September 24, 1796)]

Contains President George Washington's 17 September 1796 farewell address, in which he articulates his desire to return to retirement and his thoughts on the United States Government. Includes local news, opinions, and announcements of sale.

GLC08730

Greenleaf's New York journal & patriotic register. [Vol. 1, no. 72 (September 23, 1796)]

Contains Washington's farewell address, in which he articulates his desire to return to retirement and his thoughts on the United States Government. Includes information on foreign and domestic affairs, announcements, and notices of sale. Contains...

GLC08748.01

Pennsylvania packet or the general advertiser. [March 21, 1780]

Contains dispatches of General George Washington and Congress. Includes reports on various ships, and war news from Georgia. Contains a report from the House of Commons pertaining to a bill for the encouragement of Irish trade. Includes a report...

GLC08748.05