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Much on the states debating the proposed Constitution...
Much on the states debating the proposed Constitution...
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THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, June, 1788 Note: this is the 'second edition' printed in 1792 as noted on the title page.Among the articles are: "Observations on the Management of the Female Convicts in the Workhouse, Philadelphia" "Objections to the Proposed Plan of Government for the United States on Genuine Principles" is concerning the proposed Constitution. Nearly 4 pages taken up with a continued: "Address to the...Members of the Convention of Virginia" debating the proposed Constitution; also: "Remarks on the Proposed System of Federal Government...to the Freemen of Edenton...North Carolina" taking nearly 6 pages & concerns the proposed Constitution. Also a similar address by John Jay concerning New York's debate of the proposed Constitution.
Near the back are several pates of "American Intelligence" with news reports including some nice & historic reports on ratifying the Constitution. A few bits include: "This day the convention of Virginia meets...the 23rd ult. the convention of South Carolina agreed to ratify the new federal Constitution...the 21st instant the federal constitution was agreed to by the convention of New Hampshire...Last Wednesday the convention of Virginia ratified the federal constitution...The ratification of the constitution was celebrated in Charleston..." and even more concerning the new Constitution.
Complete in 108 pages, disbound, 5 by 8 inches, full title page, very nice condition.
This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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