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Front Page President George Washington In Script Type (Jay Treaty)1795 Newspaper

$ 26.39

Availability: 100 in stock
  • President: George Washington
  • First Lady: Martha Washington
  • Theme: Political
  • Type: Newspaper
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Used
  • Year: 1795

    Description

    Complete 4-page September 12, 1795 Boston newspaper featuring a front page letter signed in script type by President Washington referencing the Jay Treaty. This was at the time the Treaty had been ratified by the Senate, but was being faced with strong opposition. More on the Jay Treaty and President Washington on page 2.
    The "John Hancock" seen in the advertisement is not
    THE
    John Hancock...though from Boston also, he died in 1793. Back page advertisement for runaway indentured servant.
    Nice condition and yes, original on laid paper. Some weakness at the spine.
    Shipped protectively in cardboard and plastic.
    Please look at the other items...thanks.
    Newspapers and magazines do not qualify for Media Mail.
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