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Reflections upon Lexington & Concord, & much more...
Reflections upon Lexington & Concord, & much more...
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THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, (Philadelphia), January, 1789* James Durham, esteemed and promoted by Dr. Benjamin Rush
* 1st African American (and slave) to officially practice medicine
* Reflections upon Lexington & Concord
The most noteworthy article begins on page 61, and tells of James Durham, the 1st African-American to formally practice medicine in The United States. Quite historic. Another article is also noteworthy as it tells of a slave, Thomas Fuller, who although uneducated, had incredible Mathematical ability. Note: Soon thereafter he would be examined by Dr. Benjamin Rush who would describe him as having Savant Syndrome (not mentioned in this article). See images for details regrading both articles.
The first article has: "Particulars Relative to the Nature & Customs of the Indians in North America." which takes 2 1/2 pages, followed by a similar article on the languages of the Indians.
Other articles within include: "...Respecting the Making of Parmesan Cheese" "A Brief Account of Kentucke" "Remarks on the Policy of Punishing Murder by Death" "Resolutions of the County of Suffolk" "Declaration, Non-Importation, Non-Consumption, & Non-Exportation agreement of the American Congress resolved on Oct. 24, 1774" "Documents Respecting the Battles of Lexington & Concord" which takes nearly ten pages (great reading); and much more.
Near the back is a page of "American Intelligence" with news reports from various cities (see for beginning) as well as a nice letter of endorsement for the "American Museum" signed in type by: George Washington (see).
Complete in 108 pages, disbound, lacking an outer title page, otherwise in very nice, clean condition.
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. And from this critical period in American history just a few months before Washington's inauguration and from the formative period of the federal government.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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