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Georgetown to be the nation's capital?
Georgetown to be the nation's capital?
Item # 703549 THE UNIVERSAL ASYLUM & COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, October, 1790 The issue begins with the continued: "History of the Life & Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D." which takes 6 pages & includes 4 letters signed by him in type from 1753 & 1754: B. Franklin.
Other articles include: "On the Invention of Porcelain in Europe" "Thoughts on Education...", more on the continued article: "History of the American Revolution" "Strictures on Dr. Brown's Elements of Medicine" "An Oration on the History, Culture & Qualities of the Potatoe..." given by Ben Franklin's grandson; & much more.
At the back is: "The Chronicle" with the latest news of the day, the most notable content being two pages on the: "Short account of the present state of the College, Academy & Charitable School of Philadelphia", which today is the University of Pennsylvania with content on its founding in 1749.
Other news reports including one headed: "George-Town" noting: "...arrived here from mount Vernon, the President of the United States...set out to view the country adjacent to the river Patowmack in order to fix upon a proper situation for the Grand Columbian Federal City...bets respecting the seat of government run high in favor of George-Town...".
Complete in 72 pages, full title/contents page, 5 1/4 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice, clean condition. Included is the music noted.
This title has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, having begun in September, 1786 and lasting until December, 1792.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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