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July 11, 1798

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY, OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 11, 1798 

* George Washington again as Commander-in-Chief
* President John Adams letter signed in type


Page 2 has the letter from  the: "...President of the United States...approved & signed the act authorizing the defence of merchant vessels against French depredations..." signed in type: John Adams. All of the front page & half of page 2 are taken up with continued reports on: "The Envoys to Citizen Talleyrand".
Page 3 has: "American Independence!" with a long list of various toasts to the anniversary of the country (see for portions). There is also a notice headed: "Appointments" which states: "George Washington, of Virginia, Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States of America." This was essentially an honorary post which Washington did accept with the understanding he would not be called into active duty.
Four pages, great condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's