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Celebrating the Declaration of Independence... Recruitment ad for the U.S. military...

Item # 704000

July 17, 1799

THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, July 17, 1799 The front page has: "Celebration of the Fourth of July" at Worcester, followed by the celebrations at New Salem, Lancaster & Petersham.
The back page has a very nice recruitment ad for the military headed: "ATTENTION ! " "To all who properly estimate the Independence of America, love its Constitution, and are willing to defend its Government & Laws, in the station of Soldiers, an opportunity now presents." following which are the enticements for joining the military.
Four pages, archival strengthening at the spine, nice condition.