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New York prepares for Washington's inaugural ceremonies...
New York prepares for Washington's inaugural ceremonies...
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April 04, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 4, 1789 Page 3 notes preparations are being made for the new Congress to begin its work, and Washington to arrive in town: "There are now FOUR members of the lower, and TWO of the Upper House wanting...it is expected there will be a quorum this week.
All this time the working upon the federal State House has been unceasingly attended to--and is not yet finished. It is said that Secretary Thomson will be the special Messenger to the illustrious PRESIDENT. Several are mentioned candidates for the same appointment to his Excellency the VICE-PRESIDENT.
An elegant Barge is building to waft the great WASHINGTON across the Hudson to be rowed by ten Sea Captains and one to act as cock swain. There are great preparations making for a splendid display of fire-works."
Also election reports for the Mass. Governor.
Four pages, very nice condition.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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