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Act of Congress signed by Washington, Jefferson and Adams...



Item # 701459

August 21, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 21, 1790  Over half of the front page is taken up with: "Philosophical Reflections on the Late Revolution in France".
Page 2 has a very nice Act of Congress for: "...making provision for the reduction of the Public "Debt." which is headed by an ornate heraldic eagle engraving, some ornate letters, and is signed in type by the President: George Washington as well as by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
Page 3 has some reports from New York beginning: "We hear that the President of the United States had a very fine passage to Newport...".
Most of the back page is taken up with debates in Congress.
Four pages, great condition.

Item from our most recent catalog - #365 - released for April, 2026

Category: The 1600's and 1700's