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Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Act of Congress signed by Washington...
Item # 704055
July 14, 1790
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 14, 1790 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "An ACT for Regulating the Military Establishment of the United States" signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams.
Page 3 has a report headed: "The Ship New Constitution" which includes: "Well built, and gilded on the head and stern, warranted sound in her timbers, except a couple of plank which sprung yesterday, supposed to be on account of the attraction of the South Pole, and during the time that the crew were hoisting anchor to sail for Philadelphia." This appears to be more of a satirical item as the federal government was preparing to move to Philadelphia while the District of Columbia was being constructed.
Four pages, archival strengthening at the spine, foxing throughout, some of the bottom margin has been trimmed aware but not affecting any text.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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