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April 26, 1794

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 26, 1794 

* Philadelphia as the nation's capital

Various news reports from when Philadelphia was the temporary seat of the federal government while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The ftpg. begins with a detailed article headed: "PIRACY!". Page 3 has reports from: "Congress".
In addition to news reports of the date are ads for: "An Essay on Slavery" "Treasury Department" and more.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, an archival mend near the bottom of the back leaf, otherwise in nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's