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3 volumes, 8vo (Vol. 49) and folio (Vols. 51 & 52). Vol. 49: 456pp. (lacking pp.55-58); Vols. 51 & 52: 416pp.  (Some overall browning or light spotting.) Bound in red or brown contemporary half sheep, marbled boards (worn, some losses to spines). Provenance: Acquired Dorothy Sloan (11 December 2009, Sale 22, lot 442). 

FIRST EDITIONS of this "widely circulated weekly, with an emphasis on politics and current events. An important source of Americana, unique in its scope and longevity” (Lomazow, American Periodicals a Collector's Manual and Reference Guide 97).

Including information The Alamo as the events unfolded, including the Texas Revolution and the early forming of the Republic, Texan dissatisfaction with Mexican government, Austin and Archer appealing for U. S. support of the Texas Revolution, a call for volunteers, the establishment of Telegraph and Texas Register, Milam's capture of San Antonio, organization of the Texas Rangers, Sam Houston elected as President with his inaugural address, President Jackson's address to Congress on the Texas situation, the release of Santa-Anna, the official U. S. recognition of Texas, and the burial of Alamo heroes.

[With:] Niles Weekly Register. Baltimore, 1813. Vol. IV, No. 98, Saturday, 17 July 1813. INCLUDES A PRINTING OF E HTEXAS DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE FROM SPAIN, "Republic of Mexico" (p.313). -- Niles Weekly Register. Baltimore, 1836. Vol. XIV, Nos. 1,278-1,301, 10 March 1836-27 August 1836. 24 numbers, with Texas news.