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March 06, 1817

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., March 6, 1817 

* James Monroe inauguration
* President of the United States
* Best title to be had ? (rare)


A terrifically historic issue as almost the entire front page is taken up with inaugural "Speech" of James Monroe. Prefacing his inaugural address are some details of the ceremony, beginning: "Under the auspices of a delightful day, yesterday took place the interesting ceremony attendant on the entrance of the President elect of the United States on the duties of his arduous station. The ceremony & the spectacle were simply but grand, animating & impressive..." and a bit more (see).
The inaugural "Speech" takes up most if the front page, and in it In he includes: "...The American people have encountered together great dangers, and sustained severe trials with great success. They constitute one great family, with a common interest..." and much more. Following his address are additional comments as well. The ftpg. also lists the new members of the Senate who were beginning their terms.
As if this ftpg. content was not sufficient, page 2 has a lengthy piece headed: "Patrick Henry" with much on his life and his actions during the troubling period of 1775 just before the outbreak of war. Included are portions of his speech legislature of Virginia which includes the immortal phrase "...Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death..." (see).
Four pages, never-trimmed margins, archivally rejoined at the spine, minor loss near the top of the spine affects no text, mouse-chewing at the bottom of the back leaf affects unrelated text in the first column of pg.  3.
Terrific to have the inaugural of James Monroe on the front page of this Washington, D.C., newspaper, the premier newspaper from the nation's capital.

Category: Pre-Civil War