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Monroe's state of the union address...



Item # 549657

November 18, 1820

NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Nov. 18, 1820   Over 3 pages are taken up with the: "President's Message", being James Monroe's annual state-of-the-union address. At its conclusion it is signed in type by the President: James Monroe.
The annual address was a tradition begun with Washington and continues to this day.
Among other items are various reports from Congress including a letter signed by H. Clay in which he resigns the position of Speaker of the House.
Sixteen pages, 6 by 9 1/4 inches, scattered foxing, good condition.

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."

As noted in Wikipedia, this title: "...(was) one of the most widely-circulated magazines in the United States...Devoted primarily to politics...considered an important source for the history of the period."

Category: Pre-Civil War