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713731

The historic Funding Act of 1790... Alexander Hamilton...

Item #713731

August 07, 1790

(A 4-issue set) GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790



The 4-issue set of Gazette of the United States from August 7, 11, 14, and 28, 1790, covers several key historical events and historic developments from the early U.S. government, focusing on the United States Funding Act of 1790 (which flowed from Alexander Hamilton's Treasury Report).



• Unite... See More  

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713617

George Washington is elected President of the United States...

Item #713617

February 20, 1793

NATIONAL GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Feb. 20, 1793



* President George Washington

* Historic 2nd election victory




By far the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 report announcing the opening of the votes for President & Vice President.

History tells us that it was on February 13, 1793, when Congress officially tabulated the votes from the election of 1792.  Page 3 has a re... See More  

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709993

Counting the slaves... The infant Navy...

Item #709993

August 08, 1798

(2) COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 15 and 28, 1798  A notable pair of issues. The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2  of the Aug. 15 issue are taken up with: "An Act to provide for the Valuation of Lands & dwelling houses & the Enumeration of Slaves within the United States". It concludes by taking up most of the ftpg. of the Aug. 18 issue where it is signed in sc... See More  

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707212

Two letters signed in script type by George Washington...

Item #707212

January 16, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 16, 1796 



* Two letters signed in script by President George Washington



Page 2 has a letter from the President to Congress signed in script type: Go. Washington. Also on pg. 2 is a letter from the French to Washington, with his reply also signed in script type: Go. Washington.

This title was one of very few which used script type for the President,... See More  

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704964

George Washington signs an Act of Congress...

Item #704964

March 19, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 19, 1791  On the back page under an engraving of an eagle and shield is: "An Act Providing Compensations for the Officers of the Judicial Courts of the United States, and for Jurors and Witnesses, and for Other Purposes", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson.

The back page also has an ad for: "Ma... See More  

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704868

Four documents & letters signed by George Washington...

Item #704868

September 04, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 4, 1790 Almost the entire middle column on the front page is taken up with an Act of Congress, headed by a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle, and signed in type by George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. There is also a "Resolve" signed by all 3 as well.

The back page has an address from the clergy of Newport, R.I., to the pres... See More  

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704847

From John Adams' administration...

Item #704847

May 06, 1797

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, May 6, 1797  A very nice issue from the early months of John Adams' administration.

Four pages printed on rather thick-stock newsprint, great condition.

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704763

President John Adams writes to the people of Weston, Connecticut...

Item #704763

August 24, 1798

FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 24, 1798



* President John Adams

* Fairfield County




Page 3 has an address to the President by the inhabitants of Weston, Connecticut, followed by "The President's Answer' signed in type: John Adams.

Four pages, handsome masthead, nice condition.... See More  

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704528

Two Acts of Congress signed by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams...

Item #704528

April 02, 1791

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, April 2, 1791 



* President George Washington

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

* Two Acts of United States Congress




The front page has reporting on: "The Bank Bill under Consideration".

The back page has two Acts of Congress headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, each signed in block type by: George Washington, Thomas Jef... See More  

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704193

Creating the Bank of the United States...

Item #704193
THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, February, 1791  



* First Bank of the United States creation



Certainly the most notable content is at the back where is found a significant report headed: Congress of the United States" with the text of the creation of the Bank of the United States.

It is titled: "An Act to Incorporate the Subscribers to the Bank of ... See More  

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704055

Act of Congress signed by Washington...

Item #704055

July 14, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 14, 1790  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.

Page 3 has a report headed: "The Ship New Constitution" which includes: "Well built, and g... See More  

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704051

Washington signs an Act of Congress.... Votes for John Hancock...

Item #704051

April 04, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1792  The front page begins with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Th. Jefferson.

Page 3 has over half a column of election results in Massachusetts, by city, for governor, number showing large majorities for John Hancock.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, a few light damp sta... See More  

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703979

Adams selects envoys to negotiate with France, plus their instructions...

Item #703979

April 25, 1798

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, April 25, 1798  



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




Page 2 begins with a document signed by President John Adams headed: "Full Powers" given to the ambassadors to France to whom he has given power to work out the details with the ongoing XYZ Affair and Quasi-War with France.

Following this document is the ve... See More  

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703939

Jefferson's first inaugural address...

Item #703939

March 18, 1801

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 18, 1801 



* Thomas Jefferson's first inauguration

* President of the United States




The front page has nearly two columns taken up with: "President Jefferson's Speech, at his Inauguration at Washington, March 4, 1801" which is signed by him in italic type: Thomas Jefferson.

Also on the front page are three Acts of Congress signed in ... See More  

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703666

The first state-of-the-union address to be read to Congress in Washington...

Item #703666

December 11, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Dec. 11, 1799 



* President John Adams

* State of the Union Address

* 1st at the U.S. Capitol in D.C.




Page 3 has the full text of President John Adams' state of the union address and is signed in type: JOHN ADAMS.

This was the first state-of-the-union address to be given before the joint session of Congress at the United States ... See More  

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703614

Very displayable: four George Washington script signatures...

Item #703614

March 30, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 30, 1796  The front page features not one but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by: Go. Washington, President of the United States. Each is also signed in block type by the Vice President, John Adams.

One of the Acts is: "...for allowing compensation to the members of the Senate & House of Representatives of the United States..."... See More  

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703583

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson - script type signatures...

Item #703583

April 03, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 3, 1799  The front page contains two lengthy Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams, and in block type by: Th. Jefferson. Nice to have this famous duo together on the front page. Very displayable.

Four pages, various small tears at margins, some minor chipping at margins, somewhat fragile & should be handled carefully.... See More  

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703579

The XYZ Affair...

Item #703579

September 03, 1798

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Sept. 3, 1798  



* The XYZ Affair - France relations

* President John Adams administration era




The front page and part of the inside pages have much content concerning the ongoing XYZ Affair with France. 

Four pages, an archival repair to the bottom of the spine, a few other small & discrete archival mends, good condition.... See More  

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703561

Laying the cornerstone for the President's House, sort of...

Item #703561

May 26, 1792

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston,  May 26, 1792  



* Philadelphia as the nation's capital (temporary)

* Future "White House" ? - Laying of the cornerstone




Page 3 has a somewhat inconspicuous report reading: "The following inscription is cut on the corner stone lately laid as the foundation of the house designed for the future residence of the President of the United St... 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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703267

The Bill of Rights...

Item #703267

October 06, 1789

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1789  



* Ratification of the "Bill of Rights" - Congress

* United States Constitution - Amendments




Arguably the most significant documents of late 18th century in American history would be the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This issue contains the latter, printed i... See More  

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703264

Very significant & rare "pillar cartoon" issue... Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution, in a Boston newspaper...

Item #703264

March 01, 1788

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 1, 1788



* United States Constitution

* State of New Hampshire

* Pillar illustration - cartoon




  This is one of the most desired & elusive issues of this  title to be had, as it contains one of the cherished "pillar cartoons". The only other newspaper we have discovered that used the pillar cartoons is the Independent Chronic... See More  

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703212

Washington signs an Act of Congress, on the front page...

Item #703212

April 17, 1790

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 17, 1790  The front page features an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Also much reporting from Congress.

Page 3 has a report headed: "Assumption of State Debts". 

Also a feature is a large, illustrated advertisement for an "Orange Outi... See More  

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703200

Governing the U.S. Navy... Admiral Nelson...

Item #703200

October 21, 1799

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 21, 1799 



* Lord Horatio Nelson

* President John Adams




The front page has over 2 columns on the continued: "Act for the Government of the Navy of the United States", signed in type by the President: John Adams, & headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle.

Page 2 is mostly taken up with reports from Europe including 2 letters sig... See More  

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703198

Much on the XYZ Affair...

Item #703198

June 25, 1798

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, June 25, 1798



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




 Tremendous coverage of the on-going XYZ Affair with over half of the front page, and all of pages 2 & 3 containing various reports & documents relating to this event.

The XYZ Affair was a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798, early in the presidency of John Adams, i... See More  

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703196

House of Representatives' version of the Bill of Rights...

Item #703196

August 29, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, August 29, 1789 



* U.S. Congress version of the "Bill of Rights"

* United States Constitution - Amendments

* Presidents George Washington & John Adams




This is a very significant issue, as page 2 contains an early version of the historic Bill of Rights.

As a brief history, the Constitution was signed in September 1787 and sent to t... See More  

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703187

First printing of the first Census Act...

Item #703187

March 10, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790  The nation's capital was in New York City at this time, so it is of great significance that close to half of the front page is taken up with the very first printing of: "An ACT Providing for the Enumeration of the Inhabitants of the United States".

This was the Census Act, creating the very first national census, an e... See More  

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702876

Very early report of Washington's inaugural address, plus his election as well...

Item #702876

April 01, 1789

THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, April, 1789 



* President George Washington

* Election victory & inauguration




 Certainly the most notable content is found in "The Chronicle" section near the back where the latest news was reported, which covers the election & inauguration of President George Washington.

The full text is shown in the photos, however some ite... See More  

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701701

The XYZ Affair In 1798....

Item #701701

March 28, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 28, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams message




Page 2 has the "President's Message" to Congress indicating that the negotiations with France by the U.S. envoys have failed. In the message the President states in part: "...I perceive no ground of expectation, that the objects of their mission, can be accomplished,... See More  

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701700

John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...

Item #701700

October 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair - France relations

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson




The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.

A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France during the XYZ Af... See More  

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701631

John Adams, John Adams, and John Adams...

Item #701631

September 08, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 8, 1798  



* President John Adams

* Acts of U.S. Congress




The front page begins with 3 Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: John Adams.

Page 2 has an address of the Boston Marine Society to the President concerning the growing tensions with France, followed by the President's reply signed in type: John Adams. And the back ... See More  

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701554

1783 Washington's farewell orders to his Army... The treaty that ended the Revolutionary War...

Item #701554

December 01, 1783

THE BOSTON MAGAZINE, December, 1783  



* General George Washington

* Farewell address to Continental Army

* Post American Revolutionary War




Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly difficult to find, let alone an issue from the Revolutionary War era.

This issue begins by printing the complete text of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the Un... See More  

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701539

Washington responds to Congress' reaction to his annual address... On the death of Ben Franklin...

Item #701539

December 25, 1790

THE COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25, 1790  



* President George Washington

* re. State of the Union Address

* United States Congress reaction

* re. death of Benjamin Franklin




The front page begins with the Senate's response to Washington's state-of-the-union address, followed by his response signed in script type: George Washington. This is then followed by the House of Re... See More  

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701210

Four documents signed by George Washington... Significant pronouncement by Franklin on slavery...

Item #701210

November 25, 1789

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 25, 1789  



* Benjamin Franklin re. slavery - slaves

* Newly elected President George Washington




It contains: An Address to the Public" by Benjamin Franklin as President of the: "Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes, Unlawfully Held in Bondage".

This is an extremely notewor... See More  

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700840

The Quasi-War with France... Nelson & Buonaparte in Egypt...

Item #700840

August 14, 1798

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 14, 1798  Page 4 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War with Nelson & Napoleon in Egypt. One bit notes: "...mentioning that Admiral Nelson and Buonaparte had met near Alexandria; that the fleets had engaged, and that Admiral Nelson had lost three ships & two frigates..." with much more.

Page 5 has most of a column headed: "Hos... See More  

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700839

The X, Y, Z Affair...

Item #700839

September 07, 1798

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1798



* The XYZ Affair

* France relations

* John Adams




 Page 5 has content on the X, Y, Z Affair, beginning: "It appears, as well by the American negotiation with Messrs. X, T. and Z as by the negotiations in which h the virtuous and open-hearted Mr. Arthur O'Conner bore so distinguished a part...".

The X, Y, Z Affair was a co... See More  

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700633

Treaty of Peace ending the Revolutionary War: abridged version...

Item #700633
THE POLITICAL MAGAZINE, London, October, 1783 



* Historic Treaty of Paris (peace)

* End of the Revolutionary War




Near the back is the full text of: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783 which consumes over two pages, and includes the signatures of John Adams, B. Franklin, and John Jay... See More  

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700622

Three "signatures" by Washington on his last day in office...

Item #700622

April 22, 1797

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 22, 1797  



* President George Washington's last day in office

* Three Acts of Congress signed in script type




The front page contains not one but three Acts of Congress, each one signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington.

The Acts are regarding duties on distilled spirits, one for placing buoys in Boston harbor, and one for setting the... See More  

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698549

Salaries for officers of the federal government...

Item #698549

October 02, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 2, 1799 



* Early United States government

* Salaries for 18th century public officials




The back page has: "An Act to Augment the Salaries of the Officers Therein Mentioned" which has a list of key positions including their salaries, signed in type by the President: John Adams. A few include: Sec. of the Treasury, $5,00... See More  

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698242

Silence is cowardice; neutrality is treason...

Item #698242

May 16, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 16, 1798 



* President John Adams



The front page has a lengthy letter being an: "Answer to the Young Men of the City of Philadelphia..." signed in type by the President: John Adams.

Also: "The Address - John Adams, President of the United States" by the young men of Boston concerning the potential for war & noting: "...when th... See More  

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698038

John Adams responds, Thomas Jefferson intervenes...

Item #698038

October 24, 1798

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 24, 1798 



* The XYZ Affair - France relations

* John Adams & Thomas Jefferson




The front page has an address: "To John Adams, President of the United States" from a military unit at Lexington, followed by his response signed in type: John Adams.

A page 2 bit concerning America making preparations for action against France, with Thomas Jeff... See More  

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697809

The coming war with France...

Item #697809

May 15, 1798

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1798   Page 2 has a spot headed: "America" taken up with a "Message from the President of the United States to the House of Representatives" concerning the report of the envoys to France, attempting to prevent a war with France. It is signed in type: John Adams.

Relating to this is a page 4 item noting in part: "... from the con... See More  

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697388

Ambassadors to resolve the crisis with France...

Item #697388

March 28, 1798

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, March 28, 1798 



* 18th century American publication



The ftpg. has a full column article: "Slavery". Page 2 has much on the: "Proceedings of the Columbian Federal Congress" and pg. 3 has a document from President Adams which endorse Pinckney, Marshall & Gerry as representatives of the U.S. in attempting to resol... See More  

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694765

Very handsome Revolutionary War newspaper from Philadelphia...

Item #694765

December 11, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 11, 1779 



* American Revolutionary War

* Great masthead for display




This newspaper features one of the most ornate and decorative mastheads of the Revolutionary War, the words "Pennsylvania Packet" so frilly that it can be difficult to read.

Most of page 2 is taken up with; "An Act for Vesting the Est... See More  

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694506

On Washington again becoming Commander-in-Chief of the Army, plus more...

Item #694506

July 24, 1798

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 24, 1798  



* President George Washington

* re. commanding American armies




Most of the front page is taken up with: "Laws Of the United States" including several Acts of Congress including: "Supplementary to an act...to establish an uniform rule of Naturalization..." and: "Supplementary to...An Act authorizing the Presiden... See More  

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694281

Four Acts of Congress signed by Washington & Adams...

Item #694281

May 21, 1796

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 21, 1796



* President George Washington

* John Adams - Acts of Congress




The front page contains not one or two, but four Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by the Vice Pres: John Adams. A very nice issue for display given these four Washington signatures on the front page.

Page 3 has a report refer... See More  

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693191

Two letters signed by President John Adams...

Item #693191

August 04, 1798

THE ORACLE OF THE DAY, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 4, 1798  



* President John Adams letters



Page 2 has a letter headed: "The Sublime or Masonry" to the President, John Adams, to which he replied: "To the Free Masons of the state of Maryland" signed in type: John Adams.

Page 2 has another letter: "To the...town of York,...Massachusetts" signed in type... See More  

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687491

Signed by President John Adams...

Item #687491

May 02, 1798

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 2, 1798 



* 18th century American publication



The back page has an: "Address to the President" from the merchants & traders of Philadelphia, with his response signed in type: John Adams.

Four pages, good condition.... See More  

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687169

An address to the President, with his response...

Item #687169

October 10, 1798

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, Oct. 10, 1798  Page 2 has an: "Address" prefaced with: "Among the numerous addresses presented to the President few, if any, have been better expressed than the following." signed: James Oliver. This is followed by the President's reply signed: John Adams.

Four pages, two very discrete archival mends inside, great c... See More  

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686886

John Adams letter... Refuting Washington's death...

Item #686886

January 19, 1799

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Jan. 19, 1799



* President John Adams letter

* Refuting George Washington's death




 Page 2 has a letter to the New York legislature signed in type by the President: John Adams.

Following it is a note which begins: "Some if the infernals who infest the United States have reported...the death of our beloved Fabius-Maximus, of Mount Vernon. The tale is ... See More  

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