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Washington signs an Act of Congress...



Item # 704060

June 23, 1790

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 23, 1790  

* Act of United States Congress 

The front page begins with an Act of Congress signed in script type by the President: George Washington, and in block type: John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It is headed with an engraving of a heraldic eagle. 
Page 2 has much reporting from Congress during this formative year of the federal government.
Four pages, very nice condition.

Item from last month's catalog - #360 released for November, 2025

Category: The 1600's and 1700's