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Item # 705141
March 17, 1794
GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 17, 1794
* 18th century America publication
The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. The front page features 5 illustrated ship advertisements. Over half of page 2 is taken up with reports from the "Federal Legislature".
Four pages, tiny binding holes along the spine, untrimmed, very nice condition.
AI notes: The General Advertiser of Philadelphia, founded in 1790 by Benjamin Franklin Bache, was a prominent early American newspaper known for its strong anti-Federalist stance. By 1794, it had become a leading voice of Jeffersonian Republicanism and was highly critical of the Washington administration and pro-British policies. Supporting the French Revolution and advocating press freedom, the paper frequently stirred controversy for its sharp political attacks. In late 1794, it was renamed the Aurora and General Advertiser and continued to play a significant role in shaping early American political discourse.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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