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Signed by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Hamilton... On the death of Ben Franklin...



Item # 712388

August 25, 1790

GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES, New York, Aug. 25, 1790  Page 2 has an item from the National Assembly of France which begins: "M. Mirabeau rose, & made a funeral panegyric on Dr. Franklin. 'Franklin is dead--the man who emancipated America--the Sage who was the ornament of the two worlds..." with more.
Page 3 contains "An Act Authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to finish the Light House on Portland Head in the District of Maine" which is signed in type by George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, and headed with a nice engraving of a heraldic eagle. This is followed by yet another Act of Congress signed by the same 3 men--the first three Presidents of the United States.
The back page has a document on seeking bids for supplying rations to the mentioned military posts headed: "Treasury Department" which is signed in type: Alexander Hamilton. Also on the back page is discussion on Hamilton's Assumption Plan, a financial strategy to consolidate state debts into a single public debt held by the federal government. The plan would be passed by Congress in 1790. 

This plan of Alexander Hamilton was strongly opposed by his former ally James Madison and its passage would lead to the formation of the opposition Democratic-Republican party by Madison and Jefferson.
Four pages, very nice condition.


Considered by many as the most significant newspaper of the 18th century, as the Gazette was the mouthpiece of all matters political. Most pronouncements from Congress & the President were printed first in this newspaper.

Item from our most recent catalog - #365 - released for April, 2026

Category: The 1600's and 1700's