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May 13, 1789

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 13, 1789  The front page has: "Proceedings of the Legislature of the Union" from the earliest days of the new federal government, dates from May 4-6, which includes some discussion concerning the Constitution.
A pg. 2 item from New York, dated May 6 (just 6 days after Washington's inauguration) is headed: "The President's Household" which goes on to explain how George Washington runs a tight and accountable house, including mention of "Samuel Fraunces, Steward of the Household...And it is likewise trongly inculcated upon the Steward to guard against any waste or extravagance that might be committed by the servants of the family."
He was the famed Samuel Fraunces who ran the restaurant in New York, where Washington gave his famous farewell address to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Page 3 has a report noting John Hancock has been re-elected governor of Massachusetts.
Four pages, some minor foxing, very nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's