Salaries set... Lancaster to be the federal capital?
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September 02, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, September 2, 1789
* Early United States government salaries
* William Wilberforce and slavery
* 18th century original
Close to half of the front page is an item headed "Slave Trade", regarding the discussion in the British House of Commons and the efforts of Mr. Wilberforce.
Page 2 has reports from the federal "House of Representatives" which includes a list of the "...salaries of the officers in the executive department..." including the Secretary of the Treasury ($5000) and many others (see). Also a report that Trenton, York (Pa.) and Lancaster note why each would be appropriate for the site of the new federal government.
Some talk also of amendments to the Constitution and more. Some ads. Four pages in good condition.
* Early United States government salaries
* William Wilberforce and slavery
* 18th century original
Close to half of the front page is an item headed "Slave Trade", regarding the discussion in the British House of Commons and the efforts of Mr. Wilberforce.
Page 2 has reports from the federal "House of Representatives" which includes a list of the "...salaries of the officers in the executive department..." including the Secretary of the Treasury ($5000) and many others (see). Also a report that Trenton, York (Pa.) and Lancaster note why each would be appropriate for the site of the new federal government.
Some talk also of amendments to the Constitution and more. Some ads. Four pages in good condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
