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Ben Franklin, George Washington & a notable address on slavery, by a "free negro"...
Item #663474
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, July, 1789 * President George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
* Early slavery
One of the more successful magazines from 18th century America. Pages 1 & 2 have the "Address of the Governor & Council of North Carolina to his excellency General Washington with his "Answer" signed in type: G. Washington. Other items in this issue i... See More
The 1st African-American slave to formally practice medicine...
Item #660785
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), January, 1789 * James Derham, esteemed and promoted by Dr. Benjamin Rush - 1st African American (and slave) to officially practice medicine
* Thomas Fuller - an uneducated slave with incredible mathematical ability
* Reflections upon Lexington & Concord
The most noteworthy article begins on page 61 under the heading, "At a meeting of the ... See More
Commerce of America with China...
An American magazine from the 18th century...
Item #648387
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, March, 1790 Among the articles within are: "Singular Instance of the Religious zeal of the Hindoos..." "Remarks on Treading out Wheat" which includes not just one by 4 illustrations (see); a curious one in light of today's economy: "Remarks on the Commerce of America with China" "An Oration on Capital Punishments"... See More
Ben Franklin letters...
Item #647334
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, Sept., 1790 A nice issue with a full title/contents page with an embellishment at the top (see). Included within are two item by Ben Franklin: "Letter on the Death of Persons Struck with Lightning--by Dr. Franklin" and "Extracts of Letters form Dr. Franklin to Monsieur Dubourg, the French Translator of his Works" The back page has... See More
Plan to create a nobility for the United States...
Item #646174
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, May, 1792 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.Content includes a nearly full page: "Meteorological Observations" chart for April; "... See More
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #636777
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
Washington responds to the Newburgh Address...
Item #607657
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, April, 1787 This is the "second edition" printed in 1789, as noted on the title/contents page (see). One of the more successful American magazines of the 18th century, in fact one of a relatively few which survived more than a few years.The issue begins with: "Address of the convention Held at Annapolis in Sept., 1786" signed in type b... See More
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