Washington names the new Post Master General... The situation in Pittsburgh...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 24, 1791
* President George Washington
* Timothy Pickering appointed
Page 2 has a report that: "Another expedition to the Indian country is now in operation--it consists of 500 men...". This is followed by a letter from Pittsburgh noting in part: "...since I came to this place not a life has been lost within the reach of our parties. The harvest...is principally in & the whole frontier at present at ease..." with more.
Page 3 has a note that: "The President of the United States has been pleased to appoint Timothy Pickering, Esq. formerly of this state, Post master General of the United States."
Four pages, great condition.
* President George Washington
* Timothy Pickering appointed
Page 2 has a report that: "Another expedition to the Indian country is now in operation--it consists of 500 men...". This is followed by a letter from Pittsburgh noting in part: "...since I came to this place not a life has been lost within the reach of our parties. The harvest...is principally in & the whole frontier at present at ease..." with more.
Page 3 has a note that: "The President of the United States has been pleased to appoint Timothy Pickering, Esq. formerly of this state, Post master General of the United States."
Four pages, great condition.
Categories: The 1600's and 1700's, American
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