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From the temporary capital of the United States...
From the temporary capital of the United States...
Item # 704915
December 22, 1797
GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES & PHILADELPHIA DAILY ADVERTISER, Dec. 22, 1797
* Uncommon 18th century American publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time, while the District of Columbia was under construction.
The front page is filled with advertisements including several illustrated ship ads. Inside has reports from the federal Congress.
Four pages, wide never-trimmed margins, very nice condition.
AI notes: In 1797, Philadelphia was serving as the temporary capital of the United States, a role it held from 1790 to 1800 while Washington, D.C., was under construction. During this time, all branches of the federal government operated from the city, including Congress, which met in Congress Hall. A key event in 1797 was the inauguration of John Adams as the second U.S. president on March 4. As the nation's largest city and a major political and cultural center, Philadelphia played a vital role in shaping the early U.S. government under the Constitution.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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