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July 13, 1796
THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, July 13, 1796 

* David Rittenhouse's death

Page 2 has the report which acknowledges the death of David Rittenhouse by the American Philosophical Society (see photos). Rittenhouse was a renowned American astronomer, inventor, clockmaker, mathematician, surveyor, scientific instrument craftsman and public official. Rittenhouse was a member of the American Philosophical Society and the first director of the United States Mint.
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