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Antique July 2, 1816 National Intelligencer Newspaper (Runaway Slave Reward, Weather and Crop Panics, Etc..)
Antique July 2, 1816 National Intelligencer Newspaper (Runaway Slave Reward, Weather and Crop Panics, Etc..)
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The July 2, 1816 edition of the Daily National Intelligencer is a heavily archived historical issue published in Washington, D.C., during the notorious "Year Without a Summer." This period was defined by global climate chaos stemming from the cataclysmic 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora, which caused unprecedented summer frost and agricultural panics across North America. Public Health Tracking: A major feature in this specific issue was an analysis titled "The Deaths in New York" printed on page 3. The article deeply tracked urban mortality rates, playing a significant role in early 19th-century public health records regarding regional smallpox outbreaks and the efficacy of early vaccination efforts. Weather and Crop Panics: The outer columns and editorial notes from early July reflected immense regional anxieties over "the operations of nature." Persistent cold fronts and frost during what should have been peak growing season dominated correspondence to the editors, Joseph Gales and William Seaton. Political Adjustments: The issue covered the administrative restructuring of the federal government following the War of 1812. This included updates on the newly reconstructed and reoccupied executive offices (such as the Department of State) directly west of the White House, which had been burned by British forces two years prior. Commercial & Local Advertising: True to early American daily papers, the front and back pages featured legal declarations, corporate announcements (such as bank dividend distributions), and merchant travel notices for the bustling Washington and Alexandria districts. Printed on durable, heavy rag paper made from repurposed cotton and linen fibers. This composition is the primary reason original copies survive intact, as it does not degrade, turn yellow, or become brittle like later wood-pulp newsprint. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: Approx. 20" x 24"
  • Condition: Good Condition

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