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By a famous woman printer of the 18th century...
By a famous woman printer of the 18th century...
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September 24, 1782
THE MARYLAND JOURNAL & BALTIMORE ADVERTISER, Sept. 24, 1782 See the photo for the very ornate & decorative masthead. The entire front page is taken up with a lengthy letter: "To The Public" which touches various topics. At least one item reflects upon the Revolutionary War with: "...we were informed of the dangerous attempts made by Great Britain against the liberties of America: by them we were convinced that resistance was necessary; by them we were taught to believe that our existence as a free people depended on the declaration of independence..." with more (see). This letter carries over to take all of page 2 & a portion of pages 3 & 4 where it is signed in type: John Cadwalader.
Page 3 has some nice content concerning John Adams in Europe negotiating for the terms of peace to end the war (see).
The imprint at the bottom of pg. 4 notes: "Baltimore: Printed by M. K. Goddard..." who was Mary Katherine Goddard, a "patriot printer" of some fame from the Revolutionary War period. Women printers of the 18th century were quite uncommon (see hyperlink).
Four pages, small archival mends at the top of the inside, browning to the top of each leaf, otherwise nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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