Signed by Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Hamilton... On the death of Ben Franklin...
Item # 712388
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.
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.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's

















