[American Newspapers] Group of 2 Newspapers Reporting the Deaths the First Three Presidents of the United States

Village Messenger
Amherst, New Hampshire: Samuel Preston, Saturday, January 11, 1800. No. 3, Vol. V. Printed newspaper. Folio. (4) pp. Contemporary ownership signature at top of front page. Creasing from old folds, wear and small separations along same; scattered soiling.

On the third page are reports concerning the death of President George Washington, including messages of condolence from the New Hampshire legislature, details of a mourning procession in Exeter, followed by a report of resolutions passed by Congress, directing the erection of a monument to Washington in the capital, for a procession in Washington's honor, and finally, a proclamation issued by President John Adams calling for a 30-day mourning period.

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Farmers' Cabinet
Amherst, New Hampshire: Published by Richard Boylston, Saturday, July 13, 1826. No. 44, Vol. 24, Whole No. 1230. Printed newspaper. Folio. (4) pp. Creasing from old folds; scattered spotting.

On the second and third pages report the deaths of Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, both of whom died July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Followed by reports from across the nation of "Fiftieth Jubilee" celebrations.

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How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X

[American Newspapers] Group of 2 Newspapers Reporting the Deaths the First Three Presidents of the United States

How History Unfolds on Paper: Important Americana from the Eric C. Caren Collection, Part X

[American Newspapers] Group of 2 Newspapers Reporting the Deaths the First Three Presidents of the United States

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