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Boston, MA: John Park, 71 State Street, 1805. 30 x 50 cm. Report from Salem, Sept. 2 states that there were 150 Americans with General Exton who went by land against Tripoli. The United States is assisting the exiled Bashaw, in order to dethrone the Usurper in Tripoli. Victory for the American Army over the Tripoline forces.… Read more about this item

Concord, NH: George Hough, 1796. 28 x 46 cm. This little 18th century paper is almost all dedicated to foreign news. British King's Speech: Text of King's speech in the House of Lords, Thursday, Oct. 29 (1795) expressed great satisfaction conditions have improved this (1795) year. ""In Italy the threatened invasion of the French has been driven back....… Read more about this item

Amherst, NH: Richard Boylston, 1822. 31 x 51 cm. This paper is still published in 2012 as the Milford Cabinet, Milford being adjacent to Amherst. Report on Missionary Work with the Osage Indians who have exceedingly unpleasant habits. Their mode of cooking is polluted, neatness, cleanliness and chastity are unknown among them, and they like to fight. ""Mr.… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: Charles O. Rogers, 120 Washington St, 1869. 52 x 68 cm. Dispatch from St. Louis reports that all of the Kiowas except four or five lodges have come in to make peace, and will at once be assigned reservations. Kiowas have been the most troublesome and hostile of the frontier tribes. Part of the Arapaho and Cheyenne… Read more about this item

Brattleboro, VT: The Journal Company, 1881. 40 x 58 cm. The sacredness of the Sabbath is not always observed by politicians. Last Saturday Senators Conkling and Platt, Governor Cornell, Vice President Arthur and Postmaster-General James did not get through comparing notes until Sunday. Four years ago Conkling engaged in a power struggle with President Hayes. ""The… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. This is a lively Boston paper from the time when Andrew Jackson was President. ""Letters from a Boston Merchant"" recalls that in last chapter he said that Japan was ""Paradise of Dogs""--- rambling discussion about hunting for dogs and dog-hospitals. Refuge for Destitute… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. This is a lively Boston paper from the time when Andrew Jackson was President. ""An Apology for the United States"" editor comments on article from the Edinburgh Review: ""we do not recollect that we ever read an article… more insulting in its tone toward the people… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. This is a lively Boston paper from the time when Andrew Jackson was President. ""Domestic Slave Trade"" story from National Gazette tells about steamer on which writer was embarked encountering steamboat Tesch completely aflame. In aftermath several slaves were killed; two years later (1827) … Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. This is a lively Boston paper from the time when Andrew Jackson was President. News from Kentucky about Henry Clay, who would later run for President.Gen. Houston has resigned as governor of Tennessee with remarkable resignation letter. ""Decree of Bolivar"" reports new trade and commerce rules… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. This is a lively Boston paper from the time when Andrew Jackson was President. Letter to Editor critical of recent editorial about lectures of Miss Wright, takes Courier to task. Signed ""Fair Play"". Following this, editor notes that he will not comment on the letter, but then… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. Long list about discipline at the House of Reformation at South Boston, including requirements of inmates and privileges for positive improvements. Latest from Europe: Ireland still in turmoil. Liverpool Chronicle reports of poor treatment of Protestants, Daniel O'Connell is head of the mob. Commentary… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1829. 39 x 53 cm. From Worcester Aegis: Get on with plans and build the railroad-- we don't care how it is routed, but just build it. Our ancient commonwealth is daily losing her influence.. Take the lead in the improvements of the age! Report from Vera Cruz states that Spanish… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1830. 39 x 53 cm. Editorial critical of discourse in Congress in Washington re debate about distributing proceeds of the public lands by Mr. Polk. ""Where words abound much fruit of solid sense is seldom found."" Commentary on the ""Jacksonism"" of Mr. Thomas D. Arnold of Tennessee.Report of proposal by… Read more about this item

Boston, MA: J.T. Buckingham, Editor and Proprietor, 1830. 39 x 53 cm. Much turmoil in Europe; papers aboard ships arriving in Boston report rumor of 20,000 killed in St. Petersburg; revolution in north of Spain; city of Brussels is in confusion, women and children flying from the city; in Saxony Prince Maximilian has abdicated and in Brunswick the… Read more about this item

Milford, NH: The Farmers' Cabinet, 1898. 38 x 56 cm. This issue of this famous old weekly southern New Hampshire paper concentrates on local news, with a drawing of Colonel J.A. Greene, the Fourth of July orator for Milford's celebration. Also there are plans for an elaborate electrical display will be used to imitate the destruction… Read more about this item

Milford, NH: The Farmers' Cabinet, 1898. 38 x 56 cm. This issue of this famous old weekly southern New Hampshire paper concentrates on the war with Spain, in addition to usual local news. One story reports the progress of the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera, ""sailing around the Caribbean sea… doubtless looking for an opportunity to break the… Read more about this item

Milford, NH: The Farmers' Cabinet, 1898. 38 x 56 cm. This issue of this famous old weekly southern New Hampshire paper concentrates on local news. Engraving of newly-elected New Hampshire Governor Frank W. Rollins. Report of a ""very quiet"" Town Meeting in Milford; citizens declare unanimously in favor of Milford & Babboosic Railroad. Extra pages include report of… Read more about this item

Milford, NH: The Farmers' Cabinet, 1898. 38 x 56 cm. This issue of this famous old weekly southern New Hampshire paper concentrates on local news, with mention of Spanish American War only on editorial page, noting that 250,000 men have been mobilized, and we have now seen the third month of the war. Editor notes that General… Read more about this item

Salem, MA: Caleb Foote and William Brown, Jr, 1831. 40 x 54 cm. Letter from Washington reports on a new committee formed to look into fraud and corruption in the U.S. Post Office, and a coverup by certain Senators. Long report on the Salem Town Meeting, with election of officers and financial reports. Ship News includes news of… Read more about this item

Springfield, MA: A.G. Tannatt & Co, 1826. 38 x 53 cm. Story from North American Review for April quoted here describes Algiers, how the Algerines preyed on American shipping, exacting tribute and creating great embarrassment to the U.S. In 1815, after the war with Britain ended, the United States send a squadron out under Bainbridge and Decatur to chastise… Read more about this item