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Washington arrives in Philadelphia...
Washington arrives in Philadelphia...
Item # 686780
December 11, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Dec. 11, 1790 A page 3 item from Philadelphia reports: "The illustrious PRESIDENT of the United States of America, his lady and his suit [sic] arrived here on Saturday last:--He was welcomed with every demonstration of Love, Gratitude and Respect."
A short poem follows: "Behold! a Washington appears again, To plan new blessings for more happy men. Adams with his unites respected powers, And many a Chief, and many a Sage are ours. Let Truth exult, whilst Wisdom all Revere, That Liberty has fix'd her Empire here."
Page 2 has: "The Sun of America is Rising!"
Four pages, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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