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19 June 1790
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no.20 (June 19, 1790)]
Whole no. 124. re: Notice of Rhode Island's ratification of the Constitution; Washington's letter to Hebrew Congregation of Savannah; etc.
GLC07270
1890/01/11
Tucker, Ada M.
Cleveland Leader.
incomplete newspaper clipping recounting the plans for transporting Jefferson Davis to Washington. Published shortly after Davis's death.
GLC07642.17
7 February 1862
Cincinnati Gazette
[Detailed report of Union Victory at Fort Henry, Tenn.]
Detailed report of Union victory at Fort Henry, Tenn. Includes three clippings: "Union Flag Planted on Tennsesse Soil;" "Rebel Scouts Captured-Occupation at Romeny;" and "Our Troops in Pursuit of the Rebel Refugees from Fort Henry-The Rebel Troops...
GLC07687.182
9 May 1968
United Democrats for Humphrey
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (9 May 1969)
The first issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It includes quotes from Vice President Humphrey, as well as information on his standing in the polls, who has endorsed him, and what his wife, Muriel, is like.
GLC09565.06
16 May 1968
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (16 May 1969)
The second issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. Includes accounts of his victories at state conventions, his comments to the United Autoworker Convention, and the responses of columnists and pollsters to his...
GLC09565.07
23 May 1968
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (23 May 1969)
The third issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey, with headlines about Humphrey's standing in the Gallup Poll, his endorsements by columnists and political figures, and his campaign strategy developments.
GLC09565.08
30 May 1968
Victory '68: News From United Democrats for Humphrey (30 May 1969)
The fourth issue of a weekly newsletter published by the United Democrats for Humphrey. It has information about Humphrey's lead with delegates and in the Louis Harris poll, about his visit to his South Dakota hometown, and about Robert Kennedy's...
GLC09565.09
29 July 1968
Victory '68: News from United Democrats for Humphrey (29 July 1968)
The 29 July issue of the Victory '68 newsletter advocating the election of Vice Presient Hubert Humphrey to the presidency. It contains Humphrey's stances on and recent action involving aid to farmers, urban regeneration, gun control, and the draft...
GLC09565.11
22 April 1865
Matsell, George Washington (1811-1877)
National police gazette. [Vol. 20, no. 1025 (April 22, 1865)]
Includes six large front page sketches relaying various scenes of Lincoln's assasination, Seward's attempted assassination and portrait of John Wilkes Booth. Has bold black borders around news columns symbolizing the mourning of Lincoln's death. A...
GLC08560
10 April 1779
Dunlap, John (1747-1812)
Pennsylvania packet.
Proclamation by George Washington issuing a full pardon to all deserters who return to their corps by 1 May 1779, and warning those who do not return of punishment. Proclamation dated 10 March 1779 from Middle-Brook, New Jersey. Act made law by the...
GLC08715.01
25 May 1779
Proclamation by George Washington extending the deadline from 1 May 1779 to 5 July 1779 for deserters to receive a full pardon by returning to their corps. Proclamation dated 22 April 1779 from Middle-Brook, New Jersey. Original pardon proclamation...
GLC08715.02
7 March 1782
Claypoole, David C. (ca. 1757-1849)
Pennsylvania packet. [Vol. 41, no. 855 (May 7, 1782)]
Proclamation by George Washington issuing a full pardon to all deserters who return to their corps by 1 June 1782, and warning those who do not return of punishment. Proclamation dated 8 February 1782 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Article titled...
GLC08715.03
25 April 1789
Fenno, John (1751-1798)
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
21 July 1838
Niles, William O. (d. 1857)
Niles' national register. [Vol. 4, no. 21 (July 21, 1838)]
Contains several notes on both the Bank of the United States and other banks, including the resumption of specie payment in Philadelphia. Also gives detailed news of events in Congress, lists army promotions, and contains articles on countless other...
GLC08725.04
11 May 1861
Hall, Thomas W. (fl. 1861)
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
22 January 1850
Gales & Seaton
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
7 February 1861
Bennett, James Gordon (1795-1872)
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
21 March 1862
Raymond, Henry Jarvis (1820-1869)
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
13 May 1865
Greeley, Horace (1811-1872)
New-York daily tribune. [Vol. 25, no. 7520 (May 13, 1865)]
Reports that news reporters are once again not allowed to enter the courtroom during the Lincoln conspiracy trial. Also includes a previously unpublished letter written by President Lincoln regarding Mr. Thomas Durant and the secession of Louisiana...
GLC08726.32
24 September 1796
Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845)
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
10 December 1847
Congressional Globe. [December 10, 1847]
listing 13th Congress, including Lincoln
GLC08746
7 November 1789
Gazette of the United States. [No. 60 (November 7, 1789)]
Printed on page four is the act of Congress to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States (continued in the 2nd issue of the Gazette, see GLC08757.02). A letter of John Adams dated 16 October 1780 concerning troops in the Revolutionary War...
GLC08757.01
10 March 1790
Gazette of the United States. [No. 95 (March 10, 1790)]
First printing of the Census Act signed in type by Washington (p. 1), debate on payment of securities (p. 2-3), and letter signed Rusticus on abolition of slavery and colonization and Quakers (p. 4).
GLC08760
5 December 1789
Gazette of the United States. [No. LXVIII (December 5, 1789)]
Reports on the French Revolution (dated 7 October 1789) and North Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. Also contains articles on a severe fire in Philadelphia, news from Europe, congratulations for George Washington on becoming president...
GLC08761
19 November 1863
Harding, William White (1830-1889)
The Philadelphia inquirer
Includes articles on the dedication of the Gettysburg National Cemetery. Documents the departure of President Abraham Lincoln from Washington, D. C. to attend the dedication. Includes Civil War reports from the Army of the Cumberland and the...
GLC08781
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