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Terrific George Washington issue for display... And creating West Point...
Terrific George Washington issue for display... And creating West Point...
Item # 701471
October 26, 1790
THE CONCORD HERALD AND NEW HAMPSHIRE INTELLIGENCER, Oct. 26, 1790 The entire front page is taken up with eight Acts of Congress, each one signed in italic type by George Washington & in block type by John Adams & Thomas Jefferson, with the 8th act carrying over to page 2 where it is joined by 2 more such Acts of Congress.
In total there are 8 italic signatures of George Washington on pages 1 & 2.
Of significance is that one of the front page Acts is: "An Act to authorize the purchase of a tract of land for the use of the United States" the text of which includes: "...land situate in the state of New York, commonly called West point, as shall be by him judged requisite for the purpose of such fortifications & garrisons as may be necessary for the defence of the same.".
Also of significance is another front page act: "An Act for establishing the temporary and permanent seat of the government of the United States." the text of which includes; "...That a district of territory not exceeding ten miles square to be located...on the river Potomack...accepted for the permanent seat of the government of the United States..." with more, & which carries over to page 2.
The last line on the front page is close-trimmed in this act, causing partial loss. Most of the back page is taken up with a "Treaty with the Choctaws.....a Proclamation" which is signed in type: George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, with all eleven articles of the treaty followed by the Indians who signed it.
Four pages, close-trimmed at the bottom affecting the bottom line of each column on page 1; column 1 on page 2; and nothing on pgs. 3 & 4.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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