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* 18th century British magazine
* early reports (2) from Charleston, South Carolina
There is a full page of text on an: "Extract of a Letter from Mr. John Smith on board the Success Frigate...dated at Charles-Town [Charleston] in S. Carolina" with some good reading (see photos for portions).
Among other items in th... See More $48.00
* First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States
This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of h... See More $4,200.00
The back page contains the reports and letters that the escape of Mr. Mackartney's escape to Holland was false, "for he has never been on that side of the Water since the Murder he committed..." The article... See More $50.00
* 1st Census of the United States (results)
* 18th century original
Page 3 contains a rather small report under the heading: "The Number Of Souls" which reports the result of the first census ever taken in the United States, a result of the Act of Congress from 1790 which authorized it. A census has been conducted ev... See More $157.00
A very significant issue, as the ba... See More $675.00
The entire front page is taken up with reports on the Revolutionary War including a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germaine dated at New York, Sept. 7, 1781 with wa... See More $83.00
Although the formal letter from Cornwallis announcing the surrender would appear in the next issue, that issue dated... See More $2,350.00
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THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 13, 1765 Nearly half of the issue is taken up with a case of incest & murder. Inside has: "America" with a report from Philadelphia concerning trouble with Indians (see). Another page has most of a column containing an "Extract of a Letter from Virginia..."
Eight pages, red tax stamp on the back page, light dirtiness to the fr... See More $27.00
Four pages, 8 by 9 1/... See More $42.00
Comple... See More $54.00
587051
BINGLEY'S JOURNAL, London, Oct. 5, 1771 Page 3 has a report with a Charleston, South Carolina dateline (see). Other news of the day is almost entirely European. Four pages, folio size, great condition.
$17.00
587050
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 31, 1773 Page 2 has a section headed: "America" with a New York dateline, concerning a naval encounter with Indians (see).
Four pages, light dirtiness to the ftpg., folio size, nice condition. $18.00
587049
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 19, 1772 Pg. 2 has a piece headed: "America" from Albany with a story of a brave rescue of a child from falling overboard from a ship (see).
Four pages, folio size, nice condition. $17.00
587047
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 10, 1770 An inside page has a: "Extract of a Letter from Connecticut" concerning a vagrant in Danbury (see). Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
$23.00
Four pages, some margin tears and minor chipping, otherwise good. $46.00
Four pages, various chipping at the margins with margin tears as well, somewhat fragile so should be handled carefully. $47.00
Page 4 contains: "An Humble Repres... See More $57.00
Other news of the day and a wealth of ads including... See More $43.00
Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition. $23.00
Headed: "The United States in Congress Assembled, Dec. 23, 1783" it has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "According t... See More $125.00
Various news items near the back of the issue.
A scarce periodical which lasted but 39 issues, from Jan. 6 thru Sept. 28, 1792. Never bound nor trimmed with wide, deckle-edge margins. Much worm damage & consequently priced as ... See More $42.00
The entire front page is taken up with: "A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" complaining about how the different br... See More $172.00
Included with this issue i... See More $49.00
Early reports from Charleston, South Carolina...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1742* 18th century British magazine
* early reports (2) from Charleston, South Carolina
There is a full page of text on an: "Extract of a Letter from Mr. John Smith on board the Success Frigate...dated at Charles-Town [Charleston] in S. Carolina" with some good reading (see photos for portions).
Among other items in th... See More $48.00
Great map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759.
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constant
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$98.00
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constant
First magazine printing of the 1787 Constitution of the United States...
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THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 * First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States
This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of h... See More $4,200.00
Wanted for murder...
588960
THE POST BOY, London, January 24, 1712-13 The decorative masthead of this issue includes two nice engravings, one of a newsboy on horseback and the other is a trumpeting angel.The back page contains the reports and letters that the escape of Mr. Mackartney's escape to Holland was false, "for he has never been on that side of the Water since the Murder he committed..." The article... See More $50.00
Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777 This is one of the better issues of this title from the Revolutionary War, containing a great wealth of war reporting, much more than typical. Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another... See More
$390.00
Results from America's first census...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 10, 1791 * 1st Census of the United States (results)
* 18th century original
Page 3 contains a rather small report under the heading: "The Number Of Souls" which reports the result of the first census ever taken in the United States, a result of the Act of Congress from 1790 which authorized it. A census has been conducted ev... See More $157.00
Creation of the Department of Defense...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 19, 1789 Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, particularly during this, the formative year of the new federal government, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.A very significant issue, as the ba... See More $675.00
"Promise to pay" for a vote...
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THE POST BOY, London, December 20, 1711 The decorative masthead of this issue includes two nice engravings. A front page article is of a "Promise to Pay" note in which Mr. John Hargreaves is asking for Mr. James Spotswood "to vote against the interest of that Church, and his own Conscience". The text of the note is included in the article. Also on the front page is of the rejoi... See More
$50.00
Benedict Arnold takes New London...
587213
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 6, 1781 This newspaper--the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, beginning in 1665 & still publishing today--was essentially the "mouthpiece" of Parliament.The entire front page is taken up with reports on the Revolutionary War including a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germaine dated at New York, Sept. 7, 1781 with wa... See More $83.00
An exchange of prisoners...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 20, 1781 This newspaper--the oldest continually published newspaper in the world, beginning in 1665 & still publishing today--was essentially the "mouthpiece" of Parliament. About half of the front page is taken up with: "A List of British & German Offices of the Troops of Convention and Prisoners of War exchanged, Staten Island, Sept.... See More
$37.00
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown... A first report...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781 This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.Although the formal letter from Cornwallis announcing the surrender would appear in the next issue, that issue dated... See More $2,350.00
On the Revolutionary War...
587154
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, May 13, 1780 The front page has nearly half a column of news from America, including: "...describes the work thrown up in & near Charles Town as remarkably strong...The American force in & near the town is between 10 and 11,000 men for since General Gates's arrival with 2500 regular..." with more (see). More Revolutionary War repo... See More
$39.00
Eight pages, red tax stamp on the back page, light dirtiness to the fr... See More $27.00
The Jacobite Rebellion...
587149
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 3, 1745 From the era of the Jacobite Rebellion and from Scotland, the hotbed of activity at this time. Page 2 has: "The Pretender's Officers have been using divers insidious means to encrease their army but I don't hear they have met with any success..." with more military reports on the back page as well.Four pages, 8 by 9 1/... See More $42.00
A newspaper over 330 years old !
587147
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 3, 1680 This is the world's oldest continually published newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still printing today. Various news reports from Europe, plus 3 advertisements on the back page. Complete as a single sheet newspaper measuring 7 by 11 inches in very nice condition.
$52.00
On the "South Sea Bubble"... A quarantee for the Plague...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 7, 1721 The entire front page has: "By the KIng, A PROCLAMATION" requiring people coming from any place on the coast of France north of the Bay of Biscay, to bring bills or certificates of Heath. The Proclamation begins: "Whereas we have received information that severeal places in the Southern parts of France continue to be infected with the ... See More
$45.00
On the "South Sea Bubble"... A quarantine for the Plague...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 7, 1721 The entire front page has: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION" requiring people coming from any place on the coast of France north of the Bay of Biscay, to bring bills or certificates of Heath. The Proclamation begins: "Whereas we have received information that several places in the Southern parts of France continue to be infected with the P... See More
$46.00
England and Scotland...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, March 25, 1689 The front page has a report from Edinburgh from during the time of the removal of King James II from the throne and just weeks before the coronation of William & Mary. It begins: "This day the Convention meet. The Assembly was very full...The first thing they went to was the choosing a President..." with much more (see). Comple... See More $54.00
Four pages, light dirtiness to the ftpg., folio size, nice condition. $18.00
Four pages, folio size, nice condition. $17.00
John Adams & Thomas Jefferson...
587024
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 31, 1798 Page 3 has 1 1/2 columns taken up with "AN ACT" of Congress, signed in type by the President: John Adams, as well as the Speaker: Th. Jefferson. Other news & ads of the day.Four pages, some margin tears and minor chipping, otherwise good. $46.00
Washington responds concerning the Jay Treaty...
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GAZETTE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 10, 1795 Page 2 has a letter from the President which is in response to concerns about the recent Jay Treaty, signed in type by him: Go. Washington (see).Four pages, various chipping at the margins with margin tears as well, somewhat fragile so should be handled carefully. $47.00
The transition from King George II to King George III...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 1, 1760 The front page includes the address to King George III from the Mayor of London, congratulating him and offering his loyalty and support. The inside includes the detailed account of the Coronation of King George II, "Stanzas occasioned by the Death of His Late Most Sacred Majesty" (King George II), and other related news of the ... See More
$42.00
The 1st few few days of King George III's reign...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760 This 8 page issue includes an Order for a day of General Mourning, for King George II, what is very likely the first public proclamation made by King George III, which states that all those in positions of authority under King George II should continue to carry out their duties, the dissolution of the Parliament of Ireland, and a detailed... See More
$75.00
The 1st few days of King George III's reign...
587007
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1760 This 8 page issue includes an Order for a day of General Mourning, for King George II, what is very likely the first public proclamation made by King George III, which states that all those in positions of authority under King George II should continue to carry out their duties, the dissolution of the Parliament of Ireland, and a detailed... See More
$72.00
Funeral of King George II...
587003
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1760 Page 2 changes to a two column format rather than the typical three column, to report the funeral of King George II who recently died. See the photos for the text which presents the order of the funeral procession, along with a small black-bordered fox representing "The Royal Body" with more (see).Page 4 contains: "An Humble Repres... See More $57.00
Ben Franklin as president of the "Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery..."
586941
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1787 Near the back, and under the heading: "America", is a page mostly taken up with the creation of a new society "...instituted in Philadelphia consisting of some of the most respectable people in the province of Pennsylvania..." with the introduction of their constitution printed here & which includes: "...it havi... See More
$76.00
Ben Franklin on the morals of chess...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1787 Within the issue is an interesting article titled: "The Morals Of Chess, By Dr. Franklin of Philadelphia" which takes nearly two pages (see). The article begins: "The game of chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life are to be acquired & strengthene... See More
$149.00
Much news on the Revolutionary War...
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THE YORK COURANT, England, Sept. 5, 1780 Over a full column on the front page is taken up with: "American Intelligence", including in part: "...from Dutchess County that ever 4th man is ordered from thence to march immediately to Fort West with 8 days' provision; many of the militia refuse to go..." and "...the fullest contradiction to the report of any jealousie... See More
$62.00
John Paul Jones back on the high seas... Rhode Island taken by the French...
586935
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Sept. 21, 1780 Page 2 mentions: "...Rhode Island being taken possession of by the French...will become a heavy clog & check in future upon our operations against the Americans from New York...unless the subjection of American comes gradually from the southern provinces...the conquest of that wide extended empire seems still equivocal." (see). Anot... See More
$47.00
George Washington... Events in Virginia...
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THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, May 3, 1781 Page 6 has reports from the "New York Gazette" including mention of the destruction of tobacco warehouses in Maryland, and: "...that 2000 British troops have lately arrived at Wilmington, on Cape Fear River, North Carolina & a body of Hessians at Charlestown". A letter from Williamsburg note: "We hear today the enemy are... See More
$44.00
France's motives towards the colonies...
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THE CALEDONIAN MERCURY, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 28, 1779 Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Manifesto Displaying the Motives and Conduct of His Most Christian Majesty towards England", meaning France. Most of this "manifesto deals with the ongoing Revolutionary War in the American colonies (see for the beginning).Other news of the day and a wealth of ads including... See More $43.00
Battle of Long Island... General Washington...
586932
THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE OR BRITISH EVENING-POST, London, Oct. 22, 1776 The front page has an editorial on the war which includes: "...extravagant joy which the Scots...express on the advantage obtained by the Invaders of Long Island is...proof in what terror they hold the Americans...should in four days time defeat 6000 Americans? General Howe acknowledges the fleet contributed to... See More
$58.00
Battle of Lexington & Concord... Map of Boston...
586931
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1775 Certainly a prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map headed: "A Map of 100 Miles Round Boston" showing just that with much detail (see). This map measures about 9 by 10 inches, is nearly close-trimmed at a portion of the bottom and has some ink off-setting from having been folded against itself for over 225 years. Oth... See More
$380.00
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
$385.00
Terrific front page from the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 11, 1777 Almost the entire front page is taken up with a terrific item headed: "An Appeal to the Unprejudiced or a Vindication of the Measures of Government with Respect to America" which is a great statement on the need for the Revolutionary War (see for portions). A nice issue for display as such, as one can get a sense for the feelings of the ... See More
$71.00
War events near Philadelphia & in New Jersey...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 20, 1777 The entire front page & some of pg. 2 are taken up with "A Letter from Edmund Burke, one of the Representatives in Parliament...on the Affairs of America". An inside pg. has a "...Letter from an Officer who was at the Expedition of Peek's Kill..." (see), followed by a letter from a man in Connecticut to a friend in Phila... See More
$58.00
Washington's birthday...
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THE WEEKLY MUSEUM, New York, Feb. 18, 1797 This is basically a literary newspaper although there are some news items. One article: "Admired Washington" which notes the birthday of George Washington (see). Also a report from "Fayetteville" concerning an axe murder. Other news tidbits as well.Four pages, 9 1/2 by 12 inches, nice condition. $23.00
View of the city of Chatham, England...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1755 Always one of my favorite magazines if only because of the very nice engraving at the top of the title page, showing the skyline of London at the time. Within is a nice full page plate: "The Prospect of Chatham" which is a nice view of this British town showing several ships in the River Medway (see). There is a descriptive article on the t... See More
$38.00
Washington's farewell speech to Congress...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, March, 1784 A very historic issue as it contains the complete text of George Washington's Farewell Address to Congress, officially resigning his commission as commander in chief of the Continental Army.Headed: "The United States in Congress Assembled, Dec. 23, 1783" it has a prefacing paragraph which includes: "According t... See More $125.00
Short-lived 18th century Boston magazine...
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THE AMERICAN APOLLO, Boston, June 15, 1792 A 20 page magazine with the outer wrappers (16 pgs. + 4 pg. wrapper) featuring a large engraving on the front wrapper.Various news items near the back of the issue.
A scarce periodical which lasted but 39 issues, from Jan. 6 thru Sept. 28, 1792. Never bound nor trimmed with wide, deckle-edge margins. Much worm damage & consequently priced as ... See More $42.00
Congress petitions to King of England...
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THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, January, 1775 Formatted very much like the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but a considerably less common title. Near the back is "Domestic Intelligence" with various news of the day including reports concerning America, such as: "...particulars of a petition to be presented to parliament in the present alarming situat... See More
$64.00
Once owned by Ben Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1768 Certainly one of the most famous newspapers of the colonial period, having been made famous--and very successful--by Ben Franklin, whose name appeared in the imprint up to just 3 years prior to this date.The entire front page is taken up with: "A Message to the Governor from the Assembly" complaining about how the different br... See More $172.00
Complaining to the king about taxation without representation...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 14, 1771 A very large & ornate engraving in the masthead (see). Page 2 has a "Petition...to the King's most Excellent Majesty" from the House of Burgesses of Virginia, which includes their plea: "...submitted to your royal wisdom our just claims to be free & exempt from all taxes imposed on us wi... See More
$188.00
Commenting on Washington's retirement...
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FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, Oct. 6, 1796 The front page features 24 illustrated ship ads (see). Page 3 has a report from Elizabethtown, New Jersey, concerning the recent printing of Washington's Farewell Address, causing the writer to drone on concerning the virtues of Washington and his value & stature to the country (see).Included with this issue i... See More $49.00
Buying the land at West Point for the Military Academy... Deciding on the seat of government...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 30, 1790 Part of page 1 & half of pg. 2 are taken up with a continuing discussion in the House of Representatives on "Mr. Gerry's motion on the assumption of the state debt..." from the Revolutionary War, a controversial discussion at the time. Pages 2 & 3 continue with reports from Congress.
The back page has the beginn
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$95.00
The back page has the beginn
Buying the land at West Point for the Military Academy... Deciding on the seat of government...
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 30, 1790 Part of page 1 & half of pg. 2 are taken up with a continuing discussion in the House of Representatives on "Mr. Gerry's motion on the assumption of the state debt..." from the Revolutionary War, a controversial discussion at the time. Pages 2 & 3 continue with reports from Congress.
The back page has the beginn
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$95.00
The back page has the beginn
John Hancock & George Washington...
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MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1790 Page 2 has a list of "Military Appointments" made by the President. (see) A report under "Cincinnati" has a list of the officers appointed at the "Triennial Meeting of the Cincinnati" at Philadelphia, including George Washington as "President-General" (see). Also on page 2 is a nice letter signed in type by... See More
$57.00
