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First of this title we have offered...
First of this title we have offered...
Item # 698937
November 02, 1831
WASHINGTON COUNTY POST; AND ADVOCATE OF POPULAR EDUCATION, Salem, New York, Nov. 2, 1831
* Rare pre-Civil War publication
* 19th century Washington County
A very elusive title, this being the first we have offered. This is from a small town in Northern New York, close to the Vermont border.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, various foxing, good condition.
AI notes: The Washington County Post; and Advocate of Popular Education was a 19th-century newspaper that combined local news coverage with strong support for public education. It likely featured articles on community events, politics, and educational reform, promoting literacy and schooling for the general population. The paper reflected the era's growing interest in expanding access to education while serving the informational needs of its regional readership.
Category: Pre-Civil War