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1755 George Washington In French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London dated July, 1755 (no map). Within this issue is an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report r... See More
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Extremely early mention of George Washington... French & Indian War...
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THE NEW YORK GAZETTE OR WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 4, 1758 The ftpg. features a very nice Address to the Lt. Governor & Commander in Chief of the colony of New York from the General Assembly concerning the French & Indian War, set in larger than normal type and taking two-thirds of the width of the page (see photos). It contains nice content as well, including: "...congratulations on
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$755.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
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Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Map of Toulon...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
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Stirring sermon to the soldiers in the presence of George Washington...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1775 The ftpg. contains a nice letter which begins: "Since I wrote you...we have been well informed that we killed sixteen Negroes, and five white men...was attacked by a party of the King's troops, Tories, and several Negroes...." with more on the battle, and further on is: "...We are surrounded with enemies; I do veri... See More
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1776 Importance of Long Island...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 (does not include the map) Regarding the strategic importance of Long Island, an article includes: "Long Island was scarce heard of on this side of the Atlantic before it was pointed out in the papers as a proper spot for landing the British forces, in order to reduce the Americans to obedience...(and) shews the situation of the island with respect to ... See More
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George Washington Proclamation & much on the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 24, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. Rarely found today.Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Excellency, Sir William H... See More $485.00
Clinton & George Washington...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S
MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779. See the photo below for the nice full
title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine
Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports
with a British bias! This issue contains some reports on the
Revolutionary War. Several war reports near the back, including one
headed: "American News" with mention of... See More
$65.00
Nice issue from the Revolutionary War...
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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Aug. 26, 1780 A well-known title that has very ornate lettering and a small engraving of a ship in the masthead. Notable content in this issue includes a ftpg. notice offering a "Four Hundred Dollars" reward for the apprehension of a runaway "Negro man named James". A pg. 3 report under "Philadelphia" ... See More
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Indiana is founded...
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., March 7, 1782.
* State of Indiana founded
* revolutionary war era
The ftpg. has a brief item on the death of Lord Thomas Fairfax, proprietor of Northern Virginia. He was the one who entrusted a young George Washington to survey & map the Fairfax estate in the Shenandoah Valley many years before. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a fine account of the eruption of
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* State of Indiana founded
* revolutionary war era
The ftpg. has a brief item on the death of Lord Thomas Fairfax, proprietor of Northern Virginia. He was the one who entrusted a young George Washington to survey & map the Fairfax estate in the Shenandoah Valley many years before. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a fine account of the eruption of
* Rare title
* Great masthead engraving
* George Washington
The issue contains a wonderful masthead which features a nice engraving of a post-boy on horseback trumpeting the news. Notable content includes a front page essay entitled:
* Concerning Liberty. Page 2 has a Congressional resolve instructing the com... See More $408.00
George Washington resigns...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (2 issue set) from London England. These magazines are dated: August & September , 1783 and are about 55 pages in length. The front page of these issues have a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news around the world during this very early time in history: These two issues have George Washington's letter of resignation from the army. It starts in t... See More
$200.00
John Adams meets the King of England...
Post-Revolutionary War Magazine...Cave Exploration...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1785 From just after the Revolutionary War... John Adams arrives in England as ambassador, meets with the King. A nice magazine from the "mother country" from not long after the end of the Revolutionary War with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. ... See More
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Handsome masthead from the year the American government was established...
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THE DIARY; OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, 1789 This is a nice
folio-size newspaper of 4 pages with untrimmed margins (uncommon) and a
nice red-inked tax stamp in the lower right corner of the front page or
page 3.
Various news of the day plus ads as well. This is one of the less
common British titles in our inventory, never held by us in 30 years,
outside of our recent purchase. Minimal fol... See More
$26.00
Voting for George Washington as our first President...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Feb. 9, 1789 This is America's oldest continually published newspaper having been founded in 1764 & still publishing today, as the Hartford Courant. Pg. 2 reporting from New York begins: "Tuesday the 27th ult. the House of Assembly went into a committee on the bill for appointing Electors to chuse a President and Vice President of the United States... See More
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George Washington is elected President...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789 An extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington.
The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing the e
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The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing the e
George Washington is elected President...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789
An extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington.
The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing the election of
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$3,559.00
An extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington.
The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing the election of
George Washington is elected President...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 13, 1789 The photos show the page 3 report from the nation's capital detailing the historic election of George Washington as the nation's first president.
The report carries a dateline of "New York, April 7" which is important, as the official count of the ballots did not happen until April 6. Be careful of newspapers purporting to report the ... See More $2,152.00
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789.* George Washington inauguration
* 1st report w/ address
This is the first American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address we have had the pleasure to offer in several years. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th centu... See More $4,850.00
Washington writes to the Catholics & the Society of Cincinnati...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 17, 1790 The ftpg. has an: "Address of the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of South Carolina" to President George Washington, signed: William Moultrie. Following this is: "The President's Answer" signed in type: G. Washington (see). Over a full ftpg. column on reports from "Congress, House of Representatives".... See More
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George Washington... Benjamin Franklin...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 3, 1790 Over a full column on pg. 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress which is headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle and signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (see). Pg. 2 also has much reporting from Congress. Pg. 3 includes: "Dr. Franklin--Leaves, in his Will, to the... See More
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George Washington writes to Hagerstown...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 3, 1790 Page 2 contains a letter to the President from the residents of "Elizabethtown" (now known as Hagerstown, Maryland) upon his visit to their town, with his response signed in type: G. Washington. Close-trimmed at the top of pg. 3 affects a bit of type but is not even close to the pg. 2 Washington letter. Nice.
$88.00
Death of the famed Reverend John Wesley... Letters signed by George Washington...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 23, 1791 This is a very historic issue as the back page includes a report on the death of Reverend John Wesley, headed: "JOHN WESLEY" and taking about one-quarter of a column of text. The back page also includes two letters signed in type by the President: GEORGE WASHINGTON, in response to letters sent to him by the city of Richmond... See More
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Rev. James Madison in 1791...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 19, 1791.
* Reverend James Madison
* 18th century original
A page 3 report from Richmond says: Sunday last the Rev. James Madison, D. D. Bishop for this state, delivered an excellent discourse to a very crowded congregation; after which he ordained two young men to Priests orders. Other news of the day with severa
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* Reverend James Madison
* 18th century original
A page 3 report from Richmond says: Sunday last the Rev. James Madison, D. D. Bishop for this state, delivered an excellent discourse to a very crowded congregation; after which he ordained two young men to Priests orders. Other news of the day with severa
George Washington 1791....
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 7, 1791.
* George Washington's Southern Tour
A page 3 report under Philadelphia says: "Yesterday, the President of the United States arrived in this city, on his return from his southern tour. His approach was announced to the citizens, by the firing of cannon, and the ringing of bells."
Other news of t
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* George Washington's Southern Tour
A page 3 report under Philadelphia says: "Yesterday, the President of the United States arrived in this city, on his return from his southern tour. His approach was announced to the citizens, by the firing of cannon, and the ringing of bells."
Other news of t
Acknowledging Washington's third annual address...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1791 Almost half of the front page is taken up with: "Answers Of Both Houses of Congress to The President's Speech", meaning George Washington's 3rd annual state-of-the-union address. The first column has "The Senate's Answer" which is signed in type: John Adams, Vice President of the United States & President of the Senate&qu
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Washington's state-of-the-union address...
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HOUGH'S CONCORD HERALD, November 22, 1792.* George Washington State of the Union Address
* 18th century original from New Hampshire
Most of page 3 is taken up with Washington's state of the union address for the year 1792 with a prefacing report which includes: "...The members of the house accordingly repaired to the senate chamber where at twelve o'clock the prsident of the United St... See More $456.00
Significant volume with some great content...
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Here is a complete bound volume of THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London containing the months of January thru June, 1793 The content within these 580+ pages is extremely wide-ranging with each of the 6 monthly issues having various news of the day--including American reports--political coverage, essays, religion, literary items, and so much more. Plus, this volume still has the 19 full
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$355.00
George Washington on the front page... "Mad" Anthony Wayne on page two...
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HOUGH'S CONCORD HERALD, New Hampshire, Dec. 5, 1793 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a discourse concerning the recent election for governor in New Hampshire & comments by the Genet, the ambassador from France which also includes much on George Washington (see photos). Pg. 2 contains two letters each signed in type: Ant. Wayne, one beginning: "I received an express...from the Secr... See More
$36.00
George Washington Act...
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THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, June 4, (1796) Year is omitted from the masthead but the ads are dated 1796.
* George Washington act
Pg. 2 as "An Act Relative to Quarantine" signed in type by the President: Go. Washington (see photo). Ftpg. has much from the "Federal Legislature--House of Representatives". Bit irregular at the spine, scattered foxing, generally very nice.
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* George Washington act
Pg. 2 as "An Act Relative to Quarantine" signed in type by the President: Go. Washington (see photo). Ftpg. has much from the "Federal Legislature--House of Representatives". Bit irregular at the spine, scattered foxing, generally very nice.
George Washington and Paul Revere...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 8, 1797 Pg. 2 includes: "An Address to George Washington, President of the United States" which is concerning Washington's retirement, followed by his answer headed: "THE ANSWER To the Senators, representing the Commonwealth of Mass., in the Congress of the United States" signed in type: G.Washington. Pg. 3 includes a nice, graphic ad for... See More
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George Washington signs in script type on the front page...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 29, 1797 Certainly the key content in this issue is the front page Act of Congress which is concerning "...the more general Promulgation of the Laws of the United States." which is signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams, and in script type by the President: Go. Washington. There is another Act beginning on the ftpg. titled: "An... See More
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Proclamation signed by John Adams...
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THE FARMER'S WEEKLY MUSEUM: NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT JOURNAL, Walpole, N.H., Apr. 4, 1797 Page 2 has various: "Proceedings of the Federal Congress in the House of Representatives" which takes about 1 1/2 columns. Also: "A Proclamation" for a convening of Congress, signed in type: John Adams.
Also a pg. 2 item headed: "Counterfeits" concerning 20 dollar note
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Also a pg. 2 item headed: "Counterfeits" concerning 20 dollar note
The Presidential Series. Each Set Covers 7 Administrations!
Presidential Collection I
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A 7 issue set of American newspapers containing one issue each from the
administrations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson,
James Madison, James Monroe, John Adams, and Andrew Jackson. This is
set one of a 5 part collection.
$100.00
John Adams...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 9, 1798 This issue has various correspondence, letters, replies, etc., of John Adams from during his presidency. Page 2 has the reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Providence in which he mentions his affectionate attachment to them, but also talks eloquently of the past and current relations with France, mentioning in part: &... See More $40.00
St. John Honeywood Death's 1798...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE: AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 8, 1798.
* St. John Honeywood's Death
* George Washington Poem
Among the Deaths listed on page 2 is one reading: In Washington County, St. John Honeywood, Esq...36, author of the Poem on President Washingtons Resignation. His death is sincerely lamented by all....He died a firm believer in Christianity... Other ne
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* St. John Honeywood's Death
* George Washington Poem
Among the Deaths listed on page 2 is one reading: In Washington County, St. John Honeywood, Esq...36, author of the Poem on President Washingtons Resignation. His death is sincerely lamented by all....He died a firm believer in Christianity... Other ne
Signed by John Adams...
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MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Feb. 6, 1799 The front page has a Message from the President to Congress forwarding various letters relative to the affairs with France, signed in type: John Adams. Includes letters signed in type by Timothy Pickering, E. Gerry and Talleyrand.
Other news of the day with advertisements. Posting hole in the masthead, bit of fold foxing on the fron
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$37.00
Other news of the day with advertisements. Posting hole in the masthead, bit of fold foxing on the fron
John Adams Proclamation....
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MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR, WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 27, 1799.Ftpg. has "A Proclamation" telling those involved in the tax revolt in Pennsylvania to "disperse and retire", and it warns those who aid and abet said individuals that they will be prosecuted, signed in type: John Adams. A bit of dirtiness in the margins, otherwise generally nice. Untrimmed.... See More $49.00
John Adams...
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UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, June 13, 1799. The front page has two Acts of Congress, each signed in type: John Adams. Page 3 has four more Acts each signed in type: John Adams, and one more on the back page signed by Adams. A volume I issue of this title. Bit of stray writing near the masthead, large area of lite dampstaining affecting each leaf, minor edge tears.... See More $37.00
Two signed John Adams acts...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 19, 1799. The ftpg. has "Laws Of The United States" which includes two "Acts" each
signed in script type: John Adams. The images show the content of the acts. This 4 page issue is in very nice condition.
$47.00
Death of George Washington...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1800 (we may only have one remaining). Near the back of this issue under the section headed: "Obituary, with Anecdotes, of Remarkable Persons" is the historic report of the death of George Washington. Beginning with the date of his death, the obituary reads in part: "14. At his seat at Mount Vernon, in America, in his 68th... See More $140.00
1800 Monongahela County West Virginia....
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BACHES PHILADELPHIA AURORA, Phila., Feb. 2, 1800.
* Monongahela County West Virginia
* 1800 George Washington Monument
The reverse has a report from Virginia stating that the inhabitants of Monongahela county applied to the courts to erect a monument in front of the court house in memory of George Washington. Includes the text of the inscription. Folio-size singlesheet with the masthead o
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$21.00
* Monongahela County West Virginia
* 1800 George Washington Monument
The reverse has a report from Virginia stating that the inhabitants of Monongahela county applied to the courts to erect a monument in front of the court house in memory of George Washington. Includes the text of the inscription. Folio-size singlesheet with the masthead o
Electing the President Rule in 1801....
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THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 11, 1801.
* Electing a President of the U.S.
On page 2 under Congress of the United States is election Of President, with the report stating: Mr. Rutledge proposed a Resolution, respecting the adoption of Rules to be Observed by the House, in the election of the President of the United States, provided the electors have
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* Electing a President of the U.S.
* House of Representatives
On page 2 under Congress of the United States is election Of President, with the report stating: Mr. Rutledge proposed a Resolution, respecting the adoption of Rules to be Observed by the House, in the election of the President of the United States, provided the electors have
Earthquake In Montreal...
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SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., March 3, 1801 Brief item on page 3 mentions a letter from Montreal dated Dec. 26 which says:
"We were lately alarmed here by the shock of an EARTHQUAKE, which is not very usual in this part of the World." Also a message to Congress, signed in type:
John Adams. Bit irreg. at the top of the spine, area of lite foxing.... See More
$20.00