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On Washington retiring from public service... Candidates for President include Patrick Henry...
On Washington retiring from public service... Candidates for President include Patrick Henry...
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October 15, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 15, 1796 The front page has over a full column letter reflecting upon Washington's recent Farewell Address to the nation, retiring from public life. It begins: "The intended retirement of Gen. Washington from the Presidency of the United States is seriously affecting to the American mind. On the one hand, the unsullied purity of his character--his eminent talents..." and so much more.
Page 2 has: "By the Governor, A Proclamation For a Day of Public Thanksgiving" signed in type: Samuel Adams. This is followed by a report concerning candidates for President with names mentioned including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Pinkney, with various discussion.
Four pages, various toning, irregular at the right margin affects some ads, etc., but not any mentioned items.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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