Rare 1800 Newspaper Printing Of The The US – French Treaty

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National Intelligencer
Washington, DC
December 22, 1800
 
 

The National Intelligencer was the first newspaper printed in Washington DC.  when the seat of government was moved there in October of 1800 from Philadelphia.  This newspaper was part of the first Volume series.

In 1800, at the end of  the undeclared war between France and the United States, the two nations drew up an agreement that restored normal diplomatic relations between the two nations and annulled the 1778 treaty  between France and the United States that had begun during the Revolution, and extended “most-favored” trading status to each signee.

This newspaper prints this historic agreement in its entirety and is one of the few copies in existence.  It is in very good condition and makes a great addition to any US History Collection.

Also in this newspaper are other articles, ads, and announcements that were important in this time including  detailed, first hand reports of the infamous Black Hole of Calcutta.

Our collection contains at least 50 additional issues of the National Intelligencer’s first volume.  Contact us to find out more about specific dates or events of interest that occurred between 1800 and 1801.

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Posted by mmitchell | Filed Under All Historic Newspapers, Early America 

Mississippi Admitted To The Union

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American Mercury
Hartford, Connecticut
December 23, 1817

This rare newspaper has the original Federal Act for Mississippi’s admission to the union as the 20th state, on December 10th, 1817.  The Act is signed, “in type”,  by Secretary of State Henry Clay. and President James Monroe.

There are also important news reports on the capture of Amelia Island, Florida, and a message from General Gaines (Gainesville) regarding Seminole and Red Stick hostility along the Georgia/Florida border. Additionally, this scarce newspaper is simply filled with  foreign and domestic news, interesting articles, and absolutely fascinating ads (some boldly illustrated) from this early period in American history. It’s akin to a “time machine” on durable rag paper, easily read and shared by all.

Complete in for pages, and in very fine condition. A must-have for any devotee or collector of Mississippi and United States history.

Price: $750.00

 

Posted by mmitchell | Filed Under All Historic Newspapers, Early America