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March 30, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1793 

* Salaries for the President, Vice President & others

Almost half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of Congress, the first of which is: "An Act Providing Compensation to the President and Vice President of the United States".. The pay for the President will be $25,000 per year: "...with the use of the furniture & other effects belonging to the United States..." and the Vice President $5,000 per year.
All fours Acts are signed by the resident, Vice President, and Secretary of State: GO. WASHINGTON, John Adams, & Th. Jefferson.
Four pages, archivally rejoined at the spine, some wear & minor tears at the margins, otherwise good condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's