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The phoenix rises from the fire...
The phoenix rises from the fire...
Item # 586851
July 28, 1797
THE PHENIX; OR WINDHAM HERALD, Windham, Connecticut, July 28, 1797
* Rare title with nice masthead
* President John Adams
The notable feature of this issue is the unusual engraving of a phoenix rising out of the fire (see). The front page is entirely taken up with documents headed: "Confidential Message, from the President of the United States...relative to the intercourse of the United States with foreign nations." signed in type: John Adams, followed by: "Additional Report" and "Official Documents" which carry over to page 2. Various news of the day inside.
Four pages, two small archival mends to inside pg. margins, very nice, displayable condition.











