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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 7, 1798

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Most of page 2 have a wealth of reporting from Congress. The front page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796, in which the Charge of Speculation Against Alexander

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Jan. 5, 1798

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress. The back page has an ad for a recently published book: "Observations on Certain Documents...The History of the United States for the year 1796, in which the Charge of Speculation Against Alexander Hamilton, Late

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 4, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including eight illustrated ship ads. Also on the front page is a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying rations to the various military posts in the United States, as listed. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 7, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Pages 2 & 3 have much reporting from Congress. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States" listing the various cities for delivery by state.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 2, 1797

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying rations to the various military posts in the United States, as listed. Inside has

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 1, 1797

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Also on the ftpg. is a notice for: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States". Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 3, 1798

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Beginning on page 1 and carrying over to page 2 are the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

Background: Philadelphia’s decade as the temporary capital of the United States from 1790 to 1800 was a vital period

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 13, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 illustrated ship ads. Page 3 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 14, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with the latest reports from Congress. Other news of the day inside.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 15, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 2 illustrated ship ads. Page 2 has the latest reports from Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, July 6, 1797  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including four illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, stains at the spine margin inside, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, March 9, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The entire front page is taken up with advertisements including 6 illustrated ship ads.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, September 11, 1790

• President George Washington
• Address received and response
• Brethren of King David's Lodge
• Newport, Rhode Island lodge
• Masonic - Jewish - Jews - Judaica

This is a very significant newspaper.  The middle column on the back page (page 4) contains the: "Address of the Master, Wardens, and Brethren of King David's Lodge to George Washington, President of the United States of America" signed in type by committee members Moses Seixas and Henry

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 20, 1797

• Uncommon 18th century American publication

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 9, 1790

• United States Congress meets for 1st time
• Temporary nation's capital in Philadelphia

Page 3 has an article on the first meeting of Congress on December 6, 1790 at the temporary capital at Philadelphia since it's move from New York City. "...Monday last being the day appointed for the meeting of the National legislature, in this city, now the seat of government of the United States, thirty-one members of the House of Representatives

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, March 10, 1790

• The Census Act of 1790
• Very first U.S. census

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 event that would happen every ten years to this day. Included within the lengthy

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 30, 1789

• President George Washington
• U.S. government in it's infancy

Certainly the most significant & historic content is the page 3 report that: "The President of the United States has been pleased to nominate, and by & with the advice & consent of the Senate, to appoint, JOHN JAY, of New York, Chief Justice..." followed by a list of the Associate Judges of the Supreme Court as well.
Also of great significance are the other appointments listed:

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

• United States Funding Act of 1790
• President George Washington signs
• Also John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

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).

• United States Funding

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 18, 1797

• John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
• United States President and VP

Page 3 has a lengthy address: "To the Honorable the Congress of the United States" being: "The memorial & petition of the owners of land in the state of Tennessee that was purchased from the state of North Carolina & has since been yielded to the Indians for  hunting ground."
Page 2 has an interesting speculation as to when the United States will be "filled

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 25, 1790

• First Bank of the United States planning
• Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton

The front page has the" "Plan Of A National Bank, As laid before the House of Representatives of the United States by the Secretary of the Treasury, the 13th instant."
This was the very historic--and significant plan of Alexander Hamilton. On December 15 Hamilton submitted a report to Congress making the case. He proposed a Bank of the United States with a

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 26, 1789

• French Revolution beginning
• Storming of the Bastille - Paris

The most notable content is the lengthy, and terrific day-by-day account o the beginning of the French Revolution with the storming of the Bastille in Paris. Across France and the rest of Europe the consequences of the Revolution were huge. There were many new developments including the fall of the monarchy, changes in society with the rise of the middle class, and the growth of

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 18, 1790

• American ships Columbia Rediviva & Lady Washington
• President George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson

Page 2 includes an Act of Congress, headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle, "...to enable the officers & soldiers of the Virginia line on Continental Establishment to obtain titles to certain lands lying northwest of the river Ohio, between the little Miami and Sciota." The Act of Congress is signed in type by the President:

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 16, 1789

• Treasury Act of September 2, 1789
• Establishment of the Treasury Department
• President George Washington signs

Certainly the most notable report is that found on the back page, where is printed in full: "An ACT to Establish the Treasury Department" taking nearly a full column, signed at its conclusion by the President: George Washington.
A very notable report on the creation of this significant department of the federal government. Terrific to

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 12, 1790

• First 3 presidents of the United States
• Israel Putnam "Old Put" death
• Battle of Bunker Hill fame

A page 2 report announces the death of: " ...that justly celebrated hero, Patriot and Philanthropist, ISRAEL PUTNAM...", plus some details about the funeral.
The top of page 3 has a Congressional Resolve headed with ornate lettering and an engraving of a heraldic eagle, signed in type by: George Washington, President, John Adams, Vice President,

THE HERALD OF FREEDOM & THE FEDERAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 10, 1789

• George Washington presidential election win

This is a very historically significant issue, reporting the official results of George Washington being elected President of the United States.
Page 3 has: "Interesting Intelligence" that includes:"...On the Monday following, (6th inst.) by the arrival of the Hon. Richard H. Lee, from Virginia, a quorum was formed of the Senate of the United States, when they proceeded agreeably

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Sept. 9, 1789

• Mary Ball Washington death
• 1st president G.W.'s mother
• Debate on Nation's capital location

Page 3 has a very nice obituary report on the death of the President's mother. Datelined: "Fredericksburg, August 27" it begins: "On Tuesday, the 25th let. died in her house in this town, Mrs. Mary Washington, aged 82, the venerable mother  of the illustrious President of the United States, after a long & painful indisposition, which she bore with

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 8, 1789  Page 2 features an address of the New York Legislature to the President of the United States congratulating him on assuming the Presidency. It is followed by his response which is signed in type: George Washington.
Pages 2 & 3 contain reports from the federal House of Representatives, beginning: "...informing the Hon. House that they had concurred with amendments in the bills for establishing the War Department--and for establishing the

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Nov. 18, 1789

• President George Washington
• New England tour w/ many stops

This issue has much coverage of the President's tour of the Northeast, including a front page address of the town of Portsmouth to the President, followed by: "The Answer" signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 2 includes an: "Ode, Upon the Arrival of The President of the United States in the town of Boston", followed by an article: "The Tour" with much great content and taking over

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 25, 1790

• Death of Benjamin Franklin
• President George Washington
• John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

Page 2 has an item from the National Assembly of France which begins: "M. Mirabeau rose, & made a funeral panegyric on Dr. Franklin. 'Franklin is dead--the man who emancipated America--the Sage who was the ornament of the two worlds..." with more.
Page 3 contains "An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to finish the Light House on Portland Head in

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 17, 1789

• John Hancock message
• U.S. Department of State

This is just the 19th issue of this very famous newspaper which was the mouthpiece of the new federal government.
Over one-third of the front page has the: "Message of the Governor of Massachusetts..." signed in type: John Hancock, in which he comments on his recent election as governor: "...As my fellow citizens have seen fit to honor me with the office of Chief Magistrate it affords me great

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 29, 1790

• President George Washington
• Two acts of United States Congress
• Benjamin Franklin's will after death

On page 3 beneath a woodcut of an eagle and shield are: "Laws Of The United States Published By Authority" containing: "An Act to prescribe the mode in which the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings in each state...", signed in type: John Adams, George Washington & Thomas Jefferson, plus a second Act concerning regulating the processes

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 7, 1790  Taking about a full page of text, including almost all of page 2 is: "An Act making Provision for the Debt of the United States" which is signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.

This was the very historic Funding Act of 1790 which was passed on August 4, 1790 by the United States Congress to address the issue of funding of the domestic debt incurred by the individual colonies during the Revolutionary War and

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Nov. 24, 1790

• James Bowdoin death
• 2nd Governor of Massachusetts

The front page has: "Mr. Bowdoin" being a brief report announcing the death of James Bowdoin, a former Massachusetts governor and scholar, plus the "Order Of Procession" for his funeral.
A page 3 report from "Philadelphia" says the President was about to leave Mt. Vernon "...on his return to the seat of government." Also word about the arrivals of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Also a

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 26, 1790

• President George Washington
• John Adams & Thomas Jefferson
• Act of Congress signed in type

One-third of the front page is taken up with early reports from Congress, carrying over to page 2.
The middle of page 2 is taken up with an Act of Congress concerning establishing federal judicial courts in Rhode Island, signed in type by John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington, and headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. Keep in mind

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1790

• President George Washington letters

Page 2 has a letter read in Congress from the people of Paris, beginning: "The news has reached our ears--Franklin is no more! Franklin the citizen of the world! All nations are indebted to him..." with more.
Page 3 has the address of the Senate to George Washington in response to his state of the union address, which is then acknowledged by a brief letter signed in type: G. Washington. Also on pg. 3

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 5, 1790

• Copyright Act of 1790
• 1st federal copyright law
• President George Washington

A very significant issue for anyone in the publishing field, as page two has virtually an entire column taken up with the printing of: "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning, by securing the Copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors & Proprietors of such Copies, during the times therein mentioned." which was the copyright act, signed in type: George Washington

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 5, 1798

• 18th century American original

The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Page 3 has a message from the President concerning the growing tensions with France, signed in type: John Adams. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States" listing the various cities for delivery by state.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, May 21, 1794

• The Naval Act of 1794
• Birth of the United States Navy

Shortly before this date the federal government passed the historic Naval Act of 1794, authorizing the building of six frigates, the founding ships of what would become the U.S. Navy.
The back page has a detailed advertisement from the "Treasury Department which essentially is seeking bits for the building of these frigates. It notes in part: "Notice is hereby given that proposals will

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 Jefferson, and John Adams. The back page also has an ad by: "Manuel Noah, Broker..." a noted Jewish financier of the 18th century. And

BOSTON GAZETTE, July 25, 1803

• The Louisiana Purchase Treaty

Page 2 has: "By the President of the United States...A PROCLAMATION" calling for a special session of Congress, signed in type: Th. Jefferson.
This is followed by a very historic report headed: "Louisiana - Official" which mentions in part: "Dispatches from the American ministers at Paris...contain the treaty, signed on April 30th which conveys Louisiana to the United States...The terms are, 1st. 11,250,000 dollars to be paid to France

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & EVENING ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 19, 1794

• Uncommon 18th century American publication
• During George Washington's administration

Given that Phila. 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-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

background: In 1797, Philadelphia was serving as

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Feb. 24, 1790

• President George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

Half of the front page is taken up with reports from: "Congress - House of Representatives" which includes talk on: "...the report of the Secretary of the Treasury. -- Mr. Madison's motion for a discrimination under consideration...", carrying over to take all of page 2. 
Page 2 discussion includes: "...The amendment of the senate to the bill for enumerating the inhabitants of the United States,

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, April 7, 1790

• Act of Congress re. North Carolina's Western lands
• George Washington - John Adams - Thomas Jefferson

Beginning on the front page & taking all of pg. 2 & some of page 3 are detailed reports from Congress during this formative year.
Over half of page 3 is taken up with two Acts of Congress, one for: "...a cession of the Claims of the State of North Carolina to a certain district of Western Territory" with aims of becoming the state of

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, July 28, 1790

• President George Washington
• John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

Page 2 contains an "Address of the Providence Assoc. of Merchants to the President..." with "The President's Answer" signed by him in type: George Washington.
Page 2 also has a letter from the governor of Georgia to Alexander M'Gillivrary, chief of the Creek Indian Nation, with his response signed: Alex. M'Gillivray.
Page 3 contains an Act of Congress concerning the establishment of

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Jan. 9, 1790

• 1st President George Washington
• First State of the Union Address (SOTU)

A very significant issue, as page 3 contains George Washington's very first state-of-the-union address, taking over a full column and signed by him in type: G. Washington.
His address reflects upon the first year of the Presidency, beginning a tradition of addressing Congress at the conclusion of each year which continues to this day.
Also on page 3 is a report reading:

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, March 23, 1791

• President George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson - Indians

The entire front page is taken up with a continuation of the: "New Revenue Law". Page 3 mentions the President setting off for a tour of the South intending to visit the Carolinas & Georgia. Page 3 also has: "A Proclamation" concerning trade with the Indians, signed in type by the President, George Washington as well as Thomas Jefferson.
The back page has reporting from

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, June 30, 1790  Part of page 1 & half of page 2 are taken up with a continuing discussion in the House of Representatives on "Mr. Gerry's motion on the assumption of the state debt..." from the Revolutionary War, a controversial discussion at the time. Pages 2 & 3 continue with reports from Congress.
The back page has the beginning portion of: "The New Constitution of the State of South Carolina" including Sections 1 through 7.
Noteworthy is a page 3

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 8, 1797  Over half of page 2 is taken up with "An Act of the British Parliament..." for putting into effect the controversial Jay Treaty with the United States (concluded in a future issue).
Page 3 has: "Glorious News" on the capture of a pirate ship which had captured American ships.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, Philadelphia, Feb. 10, 1803

• Very early Dickinson College
• Founded by Benjamin Rush
• Advertisement for admission

The back page has a terrific & quite detailed notice headed: "DICKINSON COLLEGE" which details the stringent requirements of the students, and that: "...trustees & professors are equally solicitous that the seminary should be placed on a respectable footing & that as complete an education should be obtained here as in any other college on the continent..."

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, May 19, 1790

• Benjamin Franklin death funeral - eulogy

The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with lengthy & very detailed discussion on: "Congress - House of Representatives" on the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 2 has two-thirds of a column headed: "Notices Of Dr. Franklin" which reads like a eulogy on him, having died just the previous month. A few bits note: "...is astonishing how the whole city was moved--His funeral was