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1783
Treaty of Paris (1783)
The treaty of Paris
The final proclamation of peace between England and France in the American War of Independence. Printed by Jean-Francois Picot, in French.
GLC03985.09
1795 ca.
Indian letter.... [with:] An Address to Drunkards [temperance broadside]
Temperance broadside printed by N. Coverly. The broadside (possibly playing-off recent news relating to Indians?) quotes an excerpt from a letter of Capt. Hendricks of the Stockbridge Nation to Col. Pickering, 1794 in which he says that the enemy of...
GLC05667.01
18 December 1790
Waln, Nicholas
[Explaining why Quakers refuse to pay a fee for their pacifism]
Quakers explaining why they refuse to pay a fee to the government for their pacifism.
GLC05326
1803/10/17
Twelfth Amendment, with notes, and draft of speech to the legislature at bottom
12th Amendment with notations. The draft speech at the bottom of the page is the beginning of the speech GLC 5321.02.
GLC05321.01
28 February 1828
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
[Two acts of Congress which offer protection of seamen and a partial ban on imported slaves]
The first act is titled: "An Act supplementary to the "Act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, and for the further protection of American Seamen." The second act is titled: "An Act to prevent the importation of certain Persons into certain States...
GLC05198
6 April 1804
Tayler, John (fl. 1804)
Address to the Republican electors of the state of New York
Address to the Republican electors of New York from the Committee of Publication and Correspondence reccomending Morgan Lewis over Aaron Burr to become the Governor of New York state. Docket on verso. Twelve names are printed on the bottom of the...
GLC05200
1805
Wood, Samuel (1760-1844)
Injured Humanity; Being A Representation of What the Unhappy Children of Africa Endure from Those Who Call Themselves Christians
Printed broadside on terrible conditions of slavery and the slave trade in the West Indies. Wood, a prolific Quaker-reformist publisher, printed and sold the broadside out of his office at 362 Pearl Street in New York. Describes the sale, horrendous...
GLC05113
5 April 1783
Rivington, James (1724-1802)
The Royal Gazette Extraordinary
Published by James Rivington. Preliminary articles of the Treaty of Paris as found in reports from English newspapers arriving on the ship "Vigilant". Lists John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and Henry Laurens as the Commissioners of the United...
GLC04853
1803/03/07
Lancaster Journal Extra [announcing transfer of Louisiana from Spain to France]
Announces the transfer of the Territory of Louisiana by Spain back to France in order to complete the Louisiana Purchase.
GLC04721
May 1835
Knapp, Alfred (fl. 1835)
An Act for the Government and regulation of seamen [for "Lady Washington"]
Printed official act by the United States Congress outlining restrictions and regulations which will apply to Seamen in the Merchants' Service. Authored by Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice...
GLC04543
10 April 1786
Ivers, Thomas (fl. 1786)
[Massachusetts document assessing a tax]
A copy for the selectmen or assessors of the town of Gorham, Massachusetts. Signed by Thomas Ivers as Treasurer and Receiver-General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Docketed on verso: "Treasurer Warrant for Assessing 1037:19/ March 1786. Select...
GLC04402
4 March 1809
Madison, James (1751-1836)
National Intelligencer Extra.
Printing of James Madison's first inaugural address and announcement of his inauguration. Docketed on verso.
GLC04244
27 April 1784
Thomson, Charles (1729-1824)
The United States in Congress assembled
Report from Congress concerning the debt, its interest and its apportionment among the states. The resolution urges the states to surrender their western territories and to help pay the foreign and domestic debt. Includes a list of debts to various...
GLC04136
24 April 1783
Weare, Mensach (1716-1786)
By the United States of America in Congress assembled a proclamation, declaring the cessation of Arms, as well by sea or land, agreed upon between the United States of America and his Britannie Magesty ; and enjoying the observance thereof
New Hampshire printing of the Congressional proclamation concerning the final ratification of the peace treaty. New York would not be evacuated until November 1783. Signed by J Searson as Deputy Secretary and M. Weare as President of New Hampshire...
GLC04117
1807
Unknown
Direct Tax
Broadside on New Hampshire taxation regarding the Louisiana Purchase. Concerns the cost of the Louisiana purchase, with a table showing the proportionate cost per county of the $15 million bill, and describing how the Embargo Act makes it difficult...
GLC04073
January 1799
Addison, Alexander (1759-1807)
Liberty of speech, and of the press: a charge to the grand juries of the county courts of the fifth circuit of the state of Pennsylvania
Article by Alexander Addison supporting the Sedition Act. Document is ripped along the side.
GLC04072
14 March 1801
[Jefferson's first inaugural address]
Copy of Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address as President. Printed by the Columbian Courier Extra. Lists small number of advertisements on bottom righthand corner. Address given in Washington D.C. Small yellowed discoloration marks throughout...
GLC03011
3 March 1797
Dayton, Jonathan (1760-1824)
[An act repealing tax on spirits]
Printed by William Rose. An act in five sections. Announces the abolishment of duties on spirits as of 13 June 1797. Any distillery proprietors that do not meet the criteria set forth in section one of the act will be required to obtain a license...
GLC02683
17 September 1796
Hudson & Goodwin (fl. 1787-1800)
Address of the late General George Washington, to the citizens of the United States, on declining a re-election to the office of president.
An early broadside printing by Hudson and Goodwin. In this speech, George Washington declines a re-election to the office of President and offers counsel on governance to the country. Two signatures on verso.
GLC02557
23 March 1798
Adams, John (1735-1826)
[Presidential proclamation for a national day of prayer]
Proclamation declaring national "day of Solemn Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer," with Timothy Pickering's free frank on verso. Adams wants Americans to pray for the protection of their country. Proclamation states that America is in a "hazardous and...
GLC02542.14
2 May 1793
Washington, George (1732-1799)
A Proclamation [printer's proof of neutrality proclamation]
Printer's broadside proof of Washington's neutrality proclamation printed at the Columbian Centinel (Boston). The date is inferred.
GLC02391
1814/09/07
Proclamation: [Salem Gazette printing re: invasion of Capitol]
Salem Gazette printing dated September 7 at 3 o'clock P.M. from the Salem Gazette Office, reprinting the text from the Boston Evening Gazette.
GLC02208
4 March 1805
President Jefferson's Inaugural Speech
President Jefferson's inaugural speech, given after his official reelection in 1805: "Mr. Jefferson appeared in the Chamber of the United States Senate, where his reelection was declated, and the necessary oath administered to him." Printed on silk...
GLC02151
1783/04/12
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
Proclamation of Peace [Printed by John Hayes]
Tall, narrow broadside dated from Baltimore, April 12. "1783" has been added in roughly contemporary ink. A docket on verso has been obscured by age and modern restoration (possibly including bleaching). Apparently, the only recorded copy of the...
GLC02122
1813/05/14
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war
Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments.
GLC01403
1807/11/02
Boston Gazette Extra, No. 2 [preparing for war]
Prints Jefferson's 27 October 1807 message to Congress re: preparing for war against the British (which never came). One of the results of Jefferson's message was the Embargo Act.
GLC06613
1783 ca.
His excellency General Washington's last legacy
A printing in four columns containing Washington's "Circular letter" from Newburgh regarding his resignation as commander-in-chief and discusses the establishment of a stronger government for the United States. Washington wanted a stronger Congress...
GLC06561
1787/09/28
United States. Congress.
Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification
GLC07877
17 September 1787
U.S. Constitution
Printed for the Federal Committee by Claxton & Babcock at the Federal Printing Office, No. 47 State St., Albany, New York. Possibly intended for the use of delegates to New York's ratification convention which convened at Van Kleck's tavern in...
GLC07866
circa 1808
5000 American Seamen detained on board British vessels!
Alerts citizens to British impressment, American prisoners in France, "Algerine Piracy and Barbarity," and the relocation of American families to Canada, and blames it all on the Embargo Act of 1807. Urges "a hearty vote for the ANTI-EMBARGO and...
GLC07703
1813/04
A Day of reckoning at hand [anti-War of 1812 election broadside]
New York State Anti-War of 1812 propaganda regarding election of officials against war.
GLC07551
21 October 1814
Evans, Jonathan (fl. 1814)
To Our Fellow Citizens of the United States.
Quotes a Philadelphia newspaper article that characterizes opposition to War of 1812 discussed at a Quaker meeting as treason. The Quakers charge that the article is both false and a fabrication. They claim that political subjects are not discussed...
GLC07331
7 May 1792
Otis, Samuel A. (1740-1814)
[Congresstional order for Treasury Department to compile federal salaries]
Congress ordering the Secretary of the Treasury to present the senate with a statement of "salaries, fees and emoluments...of every person holding any civil office or employment under the United States...together with the actual disbursements and...
GLC08960.02
1790
Description of the Scale of accompanying Dycas's Hydrometer
Explains how to use and read Dycas's Hydrometer, a device invented to determine the strength of alcoholic beverages, so that the proper tax could be applied.
GLC08993.02
20 December 1783
Revolutionary War poems
to George, Prince of Wales
British hand-colored, printed rebus poem. "On War" depicts a miniature battle scene along with the lines: "How furious is the Battles rage/When foes with fire and swords engage...".
GLC08255.01
British hand-colored, printed rebus poems. "On Peace" shows the Goddess of Peace along with the lines: "While gentle peace alike invites/All ranks to share in her delights...".
GLC08255.02
15 December 1802
President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sates. Including Indian affairs, war with Tripoli and Barbary Pirates.
"President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sates." Including Indian affairs, war with Tripoli and Barbary Pirates, relations with Europe budget, taxes, naval affairs. Printed by Office of the Newport Mercury...
GLC08289
10 April 1788
McMechen, David (1754-1810)
[To the Voters of Baltimore-Town]
Co-signed by Samuel Sterett. Announces that two anti-Federalist candidates, David McMechen and Samuel Sterett, are pulling out of the election of delegates to the Maryland Ratification Convention because the principles they stand for have been...
GLC08175
25 February 1801
A Bill, to amend the act, intituled, "An act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters"
Print broadsheet of a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives which would make it illegal to "conceal, harbour, and employ, or aid or abet in concealing or harbouring any fugitive from labour, escaping from one state into another, or to, or...
GLC08058.01
1812/07/04
Gholson, Thomas (fl. 1812)
to Freeholders... Mecklenberg... re: crisis in affairs with Briatin
GLC08602
January 28, 1813
Commission of the Brig "Grand Turk" (clerical copy)
Copy signed for Madison and Monroe by a clerk. Two bust engravings of James Madison included as collateral.
GLC08570
1790/04/23
Livingston, John H., et al
Sale of the late Philip Livingston's estate at public auction
Thomas Jones, Alexander Hamilton, and Brockholst Livingston are listed with John H. Livingston as persons to contact about the auction.
GLC03107.05303
no date
Federal nominations
Rufus King for Governor, plus nominations for Lt. Governor, Senator, Congress, and Assembly.
GLC03107.05307
1787/09/10 ca.
GLC07846
1787/09 ca.
U.S. Constitution [Connecticut printing]
GLC07844
ca. 10 May 1785
Cooper, William (1720-1809)
Instructions from Boston to its Representatives in State Legislature
This document is a printed sheet with a manuscript note at top containing information and instructions about a meeting of those who represent the Town of Boston. The note concerns State Legislators and mentions John Hancock, Samuel Allyn Otis, Caleb...
GLC05666.01
1789
[The Address of the Religious Society called Quakers, from their Yearly Meeting for Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware...].
Also represents Quakers in western Maryland and Virginia. Composed at a September 9, 1789 meeting and issued by the meeting's clerk, Nicholas Waln. Addressed to the President of the U.S. The Quakers offer support and prayers for Washington's...
GLC05329
19 November 1788
Phillips, Samuel (1752-1802)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Masachusetts set of resolutions to create separate districts within Massachusetts with representatives from each district. States the common dates for election of representatives and establishes that elected representatives must then...
GLC02444
1790/04/14
The Secretary of State.... [report on supplying coinage from England]
Broadside printed by Childs and Swaine. First printing of Jefferson's first published report as Secretary of State rejecting a proposal to import copper coins minted in England as an infringement on American sovereignty. The idea had been proposed...
GLC01738
14 February 1783
[Announcing the armistice between the United States and Great Britain]
Announcing the armistice between the United States and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre & William Strahan. Full title: "A Proclamation, declaring cessation of arms, as well by sea as Land, agreed upon between his magesty, the most christian...
GLC01731
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