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The Shays' Rebellion... Benjamin Franklin re-elected... Two plates...
The Shays' Rebellion... Benjamin Franklin re-elected... Two plates...
Item # 677333 THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, November, 1786 The issue begins with: "A Description of Bones Found Near the River Ohio" which includes a foldout plate as well (repair to the reverse).
Also within the issue: "A Short Description of the Crotalus Horridus, or Rattlesnake" "A Short Dissertation on Eclipses" which also has a full page plate: "An Account of the Progress of Population, Agriculture, Manners & Government in Pennsylvania..." "An Account of the Effects of the General Thaw in March, 1784 Upon the River Susquehannah..." and more.
Near the back is the "Intelligence" which has the latest news reports of the day. There are several accounts concerning Indians, and a report concerning the Shays' Rebellion: "...from the county of Hampshire we are informed that Mr. Shaise [Shays], who commanded the late mob at Springfield, has enlisted 1700 men who have engaged to protect him should Government attempt to do him justice; and that he had the impudence to write...to the Select-men of Springfield, ordering them to see that their militia had themselves in readiness to march aet a minute's warning, to join his party...".
Also a report from Fort McIntosh concerning Indians, and also: "On Saturday last His Excellency Benjamin Franklin, Esquire, was unanimously re-elected President...of the Supreme Executive Council."
The two plates mentioned are the only plates included.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, disbound, full title/contents page, light foxing, generally good condition.
This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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