Subject: Florida--History

Issue No. 2, Vol. V, Vol. LV, Whole No. 1406 of Niles' National Register, published in Washington, D.C. on September 8, 1838. This newspaper edition covers a wide range of news, including events related to Creek Indians, the condition of Thomas Jefferson's grave and home, the French blockade of Mexico, news from the Western Frontier (Fort Gibson), Indian attacks in Florida, Texas news, astronomical discoveries by Sir John Herschel, Indian hostilities near Fort Leavenworth, a presidential proclamation concerning the seizure of ships, and developments in the Florida War. Additionally, it features news from Missouri regarding the construction of a new state house.

Set of six trade cards depicting historical sites in Southern Florida. Each card measures 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" and features a different scene. The back of each card is blank except for a stamp indicating the store: Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL. Accompanying text provides details about the business, describing Charles F. Schneur's extensive operations in Florida and beyond, including a branch in Jacksonville and publication of an illustrated guide to St. Augustine. This information is excerpted from Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida, Part 1 (1885).

Set of six trade cards (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") depicting historical areas in Southern Florida. The cards are blank on the verso except for the stamped name of the store, Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL. Accompanying text provides information about Charles F. Schneur's business, including details about his various locations and his publication of an illustrated guide to St. Augustine. The information is excerpted from Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida, Part 1 (Wanton S. Webb, Editor and Compiler; W.S. Webb & Co., Publishers; New York; 1885).

Set of six trade cards (7 1/4" x 4 1/2") depicting historical areas in Southern Florida. Each card features a different scene, likely of a plantation. The back of each card is blank except for the stamped name of the store: "Schneur's Curiosity Store, St. Augustine, FL." Accompanying the cards is a description from Webb's Historical, Industrial and Biographical Florida (1885) detailing the business of Charles F. Schneur, owner of Schneur's Curiosity Store and St. Augustine Bazaar, which highlights the souvenir trade in St. Augustine, Florida, and his extensive experience in the curiosity business across various locations in the Northeast.