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George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
George Washington signs an Act of Congress...
Item # 684607
June 18, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Maryland, June 18, 1796
* President George Washington
Page 2 has an entire column taken up with: "AN ACT Making Provision for the Payment of Certain Debts of the United States" which is signed in type by the President: Geo. Washington.
The back page has an ad for: "Negro Tom" describing: "A Black Man, about 5 feet 6 inches high...ran off from Fell's Point on Sunday..." then describing his clothing, etc. Also a: "Twenty Dollars Reward" ad with details.
Four pages, purple colored staining affects the middle section but causes no loss of readability, otherwise in very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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