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From the temporary capital of the United States...
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item # 665559
April 05, 1798
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, April 5, 1798
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including eight illustrated ship ads. Also on the front page is a notice headed: "Treasury Department" seeking bids for supplying rations to the various military posts in the United States, as listed. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, stains at the spine margin inside, nice condition.
AI notes: The Gazette of the United States, established in 1789 in Philadelphia, was one of the earliest and most influential newspapers in the newly formed United States, serving as a strong voice for the Federalist Party and the policies of leaders like Alexander Hamilton and George Washington. It played a crucial role in shaping public opinion during the early years of the republic, publishing government news, editorials, and essays that supported a strong centralized federal government and the ratification of the Constitution. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser, which emerged later in the early 19th century, was among the first daily newspapers in Philadelphia, catering to the growing urban population with timely local news, commercial advertisements, and social announcements. Together, these publications reflect the vibrant and evolving landscape of American journalism in Philadelphia, a city that was then the political and cultural hub of the young nation.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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