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July 25, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 25, 1798  Most of the first column of the front page is taken up with one of the "Alien & Sedition Acts", headed: "Laws Of The United States" "An Act concerning Aliens" which is signed in script type by the President: John Adams. This Act of Congress authorized the deportation of any aliens considered dangerous or treasonable. 
Page two has a letter datelined at Mount Vernon and signed in script: Geo: Washington.
Four pages, scattered foxing, a very tiny hole to the front leaf, generally nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's