Poems by Phillis Wheatley... John Wesley's will...
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July 07, 1791
THOMAS' MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 7, 1791
* Phillis Wheatley - Woman slave
* Famous "Negro" servant turned poet
* John Wesley's will re. death
The front page has over a full column headed: "Mr. Wesley's Will" which includes three items signed in type by him: John Wesley. But the prime content of this issue is the lengthy page 3 advertisement headed: "Proposal for Republishing by Subscription, POEMS BY PHILLIS WHEATLEY..." with much more (see photos for tkhe full text).
Four pages, a 2 by 2 1/2 in. piece missing to the upper right of the back leaf, otherwise nice condition.
* Phillis Wheatley - Woman slave
* Famous "Negro" servant turned poet
* John Wesley's will re. death
The front page has over a full column headed: "Mr. Wesley's Will" which includes three items signed in type by him: John Wesley. But the prime content of this issue is the lengthy page 3 advertisement headed: "Proposal for Republishing by Subscription, POEMS BY PHILLIS WHEATLEY..." with much more (see photos for tkhe full text).
Four pages, a 2 by 2 1/2 in. piece missing to the upper right of the back leaf, otherwise nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
