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669130

Washington responds to the merchants of Baltimore...

Item #669130

June 12, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 12, 1793 



* President George Washington



Pages 2 & 3 contain the: "Address of the Merchants & Traders of Baltimore, to George Washington, President of the United States, which is followed by: "The President's Answer" which is signed in type by him: George Washington.

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704321

George Washington responds to the people of Salem...

Item #704321

June 19, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 19, 1793  



* President George Washington letter

* Citizens of Salem, Massachusetts




Page 3 has a reply from the President to an address from the inhabitants of Salem, signed in type G. Washington. In the reply he discusses his late Proclamation declaring neutrality in the present contest between France and other European powers.

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669134

Washington responds to the Baltimore Mechanical Society...

Item #669134

June 29, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 29, 1793  Page 2 has: "The Address of the Baltimore Mechanical Society to George Washington, President of the United States" with his reply, signed in type: George Washington.

Many illustrated ads including ships, musical instruments, houses, and stage coaches.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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689210

One of the more decorative mastheads of the 18th century...

Item #689210

July 18, 1793

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 18, 1793  



* Nice masthead engraving

* 18th century America




If you are looking for a handsome American newspaper from George Washington's administration which is displayable & priced reasonably, this is one of the best. This title has one of the more decorative mastheads of the era, with an engraving of the the... See More  

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669148

Letter to Washington, responded to by Thomas Jefferson...

Item #669148

August 28, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 28, 1793  Page 3 has a letter from the French minister "To General Washington, President of the United States" but it is responded to by the Secretary of State, Thomas Jefferson, as it is a state matter and not meant for the President's attention. It relates to the Citizen Genet Affair & the troubling situation with the on-going French Revolu... See More  

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669151

Thomas Jefferson when Secretary of State....

Item #669151

September 07, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1793  Page 2 has a "Circular" concerning "...the unjustifiable vexation and spoliation committed on our merchant vessels by the privateers of the powers at war..." and stating that due attention will be given to the matter, signed in type: TH: Jefferson.

Uncommon to have a document from Jefferson when he was Sec. of State.

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704184

(3) 1793 George Washington documents...

Item #704184

November 02, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 2, 1793  



* (3) George Washington documents



Page 2 has an address of the people of Alexandria, Virginia, to the President supporting him in his Proclamation of Neutrality over the conflict between England & France. This is followed by the answer of the President, signed in type: G. Washington.

Then page 2 also has two more document, relating to Fra... See More  

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703595

Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #703595

November 12, 1793

AMERICAN HERALD OF LIBERTY, Exeter, New Hampshire, Nov. 12, 1793  



* President George Washington

* Rare 18th century publication

* Act of U.S. Congress signed




This title existed for just over 3 years. Brigham notes that only 3 institutions have this date in their holdings.

Page 2 has a document signed by the President: Geo. Washington concerning the recognition of a French deputy fo... See More  

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703236

Death of John Hancock...

Item #703236

November 16, 1793

THE ORACLE, London, England, Nov. 16, 1793



* John Hancock death (1st report)

* American revolution patriot

* Declaration of Independence fame




 The top of page 3 is headed: "American States" with a report from Boston noting: "On Tuesday morning, about eight o'clock, departed this life his Excellency John Hancock, Governor and Commander in Chief of this Commonwealth, ... See More  

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704138

Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Wayne, John Jay, Henry Knox, and Citizen Genet......

Item #704138

December 11, 1793

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 11, 1793  Page 2 has a letter signed in type: Anthony Wayne concerning an encounter with the Indians. Some paragraphs begin: "It would appear that the savages mean to bend their attention to our convoys..." and "The savages killed & carried off about 70 horses..." and "There are nearly 1000 volunteers in the vicinity..." and m... See More  

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704185

Shipping report signed by Alexander Hamilton...

Item #704185

February 15, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 15, 1794  Page 2 has a report headed: "American Tonnage" being a chart, by country, of the actual tonnage shipped in 1792. The chart is signed by: Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of the Treasury.

Four pages, some minor foxing, good condition.

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700355

From during George Washington's administration...

Item #700355

March 08, 1794

GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 8, 1794  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.

Page 3 has: "Laws Of The Union" which notes: "An Act in Alteration of the Act Establishing a Mint & Regulating the Coins of the United States". The back page has 12 illustrated ship ads.

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698025

Washington introduces a letter by the Secretary of State...

Item #698025

March 20, 1794

GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 20, 1794 



* George Washington & Edmund Randolph



Page 2 has a letter of introduction to the Congress signed in type by the President: Go. Washington. It introduces a letter from the Secretary of State concerning: "...the vexations and spoliations on our commerce since the commencement of the European war...". The much lengthier lette... See More  

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704924

Federal news from this temporary seat of government...

Item #704924

April 17, 1794

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 17, 1794   



* Uncommon 18th century American publication



Given that Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States while the District of Columbia was under construction, it is nice this issue has reports from Congress during this early year of the federal government.

Complete in 4 pages, never-... See More  

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704045

Three Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #704045

April 26, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 26, 1794  



* President George Washington

* Three Acts of U.S. Congress




A great display issue as the front page features not one but three Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President: John Adams.

The first of the Acts is: "...to authorize the President of the United Sta... See More  

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669227

John Jay made Envoy Extraordinary to England...

Item #669227

April 30, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 30, 1794 



* John Jay nomination - nominates

* President George Washington

* Envoy to Great Britain




A page 3 report notes: "The Senate of the United States have concurred in the Presidents nomination of JOHN JAY, as Envoy-Extraordinary to the Court of Great-Britain...".  He would become key to creating a treaty with England which would s... See More  

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669228

Washington and Congress extend the Embargo...

Item #669228

May 03, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1794 



* President George Washington

* United States Congress - John Adams

* Trade embargo against Great Britain




The front page begins with a Resolve of Congress extending the Embargo until May 25, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice President; John Adams.

Four pages, very nice condition.... See More  

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669229

Two Acts signed by Washington... John Jay to begin work on the Jay Treaty...

Item #669229

May 07, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 7, 1794 



* President George Washington acts of Congress



The front page begins with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington.

Page 3 has a document, signed by the President: G. Washington, in which he nominates John Jay as an envoy extraordinary to England in an effort to creates a treaty to resolve a number of lin... See More  

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704046

Act of Congress signed by Washington...

Item #704046

May 10, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 10, 1794 



* President George Washington

* Act of United States Congress




The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. It takes over half the column.

Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, wide margins, some foxing and minor tears at the margins, nice condition.... See More  

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669231

George Washington signature in script...

Item #669231

May 14, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1794  Page 3 has a document signed in script type: Go. Washington, President of the United States, concerning authorization for ships belonging to the U.S. to enter ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope, etc.

Page 2 has a report: "From the Western Army".

Four pages, very nice condition.

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686152

George Washington signature in script...

Item #686152

May 14, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 14, 1794 



* George Washington document script signed



Page 3 has a document signed in script type: Go. Washington, President of the United States, concerning authorization for ships belonging to the U.S. to enter ports beyond the Cape of Good Hope, etc.

Page 2 has a report: "From the Western Army".

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701536

Congress gives Tousard a pension for life... Thomas Paine...

Item #701536

May 17, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 17, 1794  



* President George Washington 

* French officer Louis de Tousard




The front page begins with an Act of Congress, giving a pension for life to Lt. Col. Tousard. It is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

Louis de Tousard was a French artillerist who served in the American Continental Army under La Fayette, and later... See More  

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701332

Dr. Deane's Election Sermon, 1794...

Item #701332

May 28, 1794

"A Sermon Preached Before His Honor Samuel Adams, Esq. Lieutenant Governor; the Honorable the Council, Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, May 28tyh, 1794. Being the Day of General Election". By Samuel Deane, a pastor of the First Church in Portland.

This pamphlet was printed in Boston by Adams and Larkin, 1794.

Original string binding with untrimm... See More  

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715113

Three documents signed by Washington... The Seguin Island lighthouse...

Item #715113

June 18, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 18, 1794  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The front page features two Acts of Congress and a letter to Congress, each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington. One is for: "...erecting a light-house on the island of Seguin in the district of Maine...". This is a landmark on... See More  

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669232

Nice George Washington issue...

Item #669232

July 30, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794  The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display. This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.

Four pages loss to a lower corner affects no text, a few ink spots, generally good.... See More  

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705417

Nice George Washington issue...

Item #705417

July 30, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794  



* (2) President George Washington acts



The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display.

This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.

Four pages, various foxing, qui... See More  

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711121

This title existed for just one year...

Item #711121

October 24, 1794

THE BALTIMORE DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Maryland, Oct. 24, 1794  



* Rare 18th century American publication



One of the less common American titles from the 18th century as it existed for just one year, from October. 28, 1793 thru October. 29, 1794. 

Pages 1 & 4 are filled with ads, with news items inside. Included is a lengthy letter signed by: John Jay, concerning what would b... See More  

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698259

Letter signed by John Jay...

Item #698259

November 01, 1794

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 1, 1794 



* John Jay letter

* Conflicts at sea




Most of the first column is taken up with a letter signed in type by: John Jay, such letters rarely found in period newspaper. It concerns the problem with British impressment of American sailors and the seizure of ships. Various news of the day inside.

Four pages, light damp staining, generally good condit... See More  

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693176

Signed by President George Washington...

Item #693176

November 24, 1794

FEDERAL ORRERY, Boston, Nov. 24, 1794 



* President George Washington proclamation



The masthead features an engraving of the sun with various stars in its perimeter. this is the volume 1, number 11 issue of a title which lasted but two years.

Page 2 has a: "State Paper" being an address of: "George Washington, President of the United States of America, to the Representati... See More  

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702248

Washington's state-of-the-union address to the nation...

Item #702248

December 25, 1794

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 25, 1794  



* President George Washington

* State of the Union Address




All of page 3 and over half of page 4 are taken up with George Washington's state-of-the-union address, headed & prefaced with: "AMERICA - Congress of the United States, Nov. 19" "This day, at twelve o'clock, the President of the United States met bo... See More  

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704069

Two script signatures signed by George Washington...

Item #704069

January 03, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 3, 1795  



* President George Washington

* Signatures in typed script 




The top half of the first column on the front page is taken up with two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this issue displayable.

Other political reporting & news reports with many ads as well. 

Four pages, good condi... See More  

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703604

George Washington script signature... Henry Knox, Paul Revere, & Sam Adams...

Item #703604

January 17, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 17, 1795 



* President George Washington

* John & Samuel Adams - Paul Revere




A nice feature of the front page is what's on the front page: An Act of Congress for making appropriations for the military, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington & in block type by: John Adams.

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686029

Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington...

Item #686029

February 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 14, 1795 



* President George Washington

* Acts of Congress




The first column of the ftpg. begins with not one but two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

This title was one of just a few which used the script type in printing, making such issues quite displayable.

Four pages, minor foxing, good condition.... See More  

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703605

George Washington and Sam Adams...

Item #703605

March 14, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 14, 1795  The middle of the front page is taken up with 3 Acts of Congress each signed in script type by the President; Go. Washington, one of which is authorizing the creation of a lighthouse at the entrance of Georgetown harbor, South Carolina.

Also on the front page is an Act of the Mass. legislature: "An Act for Introducing the Dollar & Its Part... See More  

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696953

1796 Acts by Sam Adams...

Item #696953

March 16, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, March 16, 1795 



* Nice 18th century masthead



Page 2 begins with two Acts from the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, wide never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.... See More  

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704731

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704731

April 15, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 15, 1795



* President George Washington

* Congressional act signed in script




 Half of the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress titled: "An Act...to provide more effectually for the collection of the duties in goods, wares and merchandize imported into the United States, and on the tonnage of ships or vessels." which is signed
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694502

Short-lived title with nice content...

Item #694502

April 16, 1795

FEDERAL INTELLIGENCER, & BALTIMORE DAILY GAZETTE, Maryland, April 16, 1795



* Rare 18th century title from Maryland

* President George Washington era




Quite rare to find an issue with this title, as it began Oct. 30, 1794 and continued until just Dec. 30, 1795 as such. It previously had life as another title, and existed under yet another title after the latter date, existing just over a ... See More  

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704070

Washington script signature... Light house on Sequin Island...

Item #704070

April 25, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 25, 1795  



* President George Washington act of Congress

* Seguin Island Maine Lighthouse proposed




The top of third column on the ftpg. has: "Laws Of The United States" "Published By Authority" "Third Congress of the United States". Hereafter is the text of: "An act to regulate the compensation of Clerks...", sig... See More  

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703545

America alters its Constitution peacefully...

Item #703545
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, May, 1795  The bulk of the issue is taken up with a wide range of eclectic articles as noted on the full title/contents page.

Included are several letters signed in type by John Adams, Samuel Adams, James Madison & others. Also: "Description of a Visit to Mount Etna" among other articles. Near the back is the "Monthly Gazette" with ... See More  

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669073

Speech of the governor, Sam Adams...

Item #669073

June 10, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 10, 1795  Almost half of page 3 is taken up with the: "Speech" of the governor of Mass., signed in type: Samuel Adams. He discusses various topics including revisions to the state constitution.

Four pages, nice condition.

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704507

Sam Adams issues a Proclamation...

Item #704507

June 29, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, June 29, 1795  Page 2 has a "Proclamation" signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, never-trimmed margins, small binding holes at the blank spine, great condition.

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705472

Was George Washington ever a commissioned officer in the British army?

Item #705472
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1795  Included is a letter to the publisher concerning George Washington, referencing his bravery & military prowess from the French & Indian War. Further on it notes: "...In the regular standing army of Great Britain he never held any commission: and this perhaps may have been...why Lord Howe & General Howe declined acknowledging h... See More  

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698992

Four Acts signed by Governor Sam Adams...

Item #698992

July 06, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, July 6, 1795  



* Nice 18th century masthead



Over half of the front page is taken up with four Acts of the Massachusetts legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.

Four pages, very handsome masthead, archivally rejoined at the spine, various foxing throughout... See More  

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697906

The Jay Treaty: preventing another war...

Item #697906

July 13, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 9 and 13, 1795  



* John - Jay's Treaty

* George Washington




A very significant pair of issues as they contain, in its entirety, the full text of the Jay Treaty, one of the more significant 18th century documents in American history.

Taking all of the front page and a bit of page 2 in the July 9,

concluding in the issue... See More  

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669538

Burning John Jay in effigy...

Item #669538

July 15, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 15, 1795  Evidence of how controversial the Jay Treaty with England was, page 3 has a report noting in part: "...about noon...the 4th...a number of people collected together and daringly attempted to burn, in effigy, our late minister J. Jay, together with the treaty...".

Also a lengthy listing of the ceremonial parade f... See More  

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698240

Washington on peace & security...

Item #698240

July 18, 1795

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 18, 1795  



* President George Washington



Most of the front page is taken up with: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce, Between Great Britain & the United States of America", which is the controversial Jay Treaty.

Page 2 has a letter signed by: Geo. Washington, dated June 2, 1783. One paragraph begins: "Your congratul... See More  

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Great dislike of the Jay Treaty (designed by Alexander Hamilton) with England...

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July 29, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 29, 1795 



* 18th century America

* re. John Jay Treaty




Almost all of the front page is taken up with critical articles on the controversial Jay Treaty with England, designed by Alexander Hamilton, headed: "Candid Remarks on the Treaty of Amity & Commerce Between Great Britain and the United States of America". ... See More  

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Washington responds to concerns over the Jay Treaty...

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August 19, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 19, 1795  



* President George Washington

* Concerns over the Jay Treaty




Page 3 has the: "Answer" of the President  to the concerns of the Selectmen of Boston over the controversial Jay Treaty, signed in type: George Washington.

Page 3 also has a report of a: "Negro Insurrection" in North Carolina.

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Concerns about the pending Jay Treaty...

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August 24, 1795

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE, Boston, Aug. 24, 1795  



* John - Jay's Treaty concerns

* Letter to George Washington




Page 2 has a letter from the people of Wilmington, Delaware: "To George Washington, President of the United States" on their concerns about the pending Jay Treaty. This is followed by another letter of similar concern "To Mr. Alexander Hamilton".

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Describing construction of the First National Bank...

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August 26, 1795

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, August 26, 1795  



* First Bank of the United States



Page 3 has a very notable report, headed: "Description of the Bank of the United States, Now Erecting in Third St., from a Design by Mr.  S. Blodget". It would be finished in 1797.

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