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From when Philadelphia was the temporary capital of the United States...



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February 07, 1798

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Feb. 7, 1798  The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction.
Pages 2 & 3 have much reporting from Congress. The back page has a very lengthy notice headed: "Proposals For Carrying the Mails of the United States" listing the various cities for delivery by state.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, nice condition.

Category: The 1600's and 1700's