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Paul Revere, John Adams, and the Fries' Rebellion...
Paul Revere, John Adams, and the Fries' Rebellion...
Item # 702651
May 03, 1800
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1800 The front page begins with a report headed: "Board Of Health" on the recent meeting, including the results of two votes. It is signed in type by its President: Paul Revere.
The front page also has over a full column taken up with an Act of Congress, signed in script type by the President: John Adams.
Page 2 has a report on John Fries, of Fries' Rebellion fame, noting that in his trial: "...The jury retired, and in about an hour returned with a verdict of GUILTY..." with a bit more.
Four pages, scattered light foxing minor margin tears, good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War