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Published by [Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Small folio broadside. Dbd. Minor foxing, else near fine. "Approved, March the third, 1791." Congressional printing of an act passed by the third session of the First Congress, the first session to be held in Philadelphia. The law compensates the commissioners who adjudicated loan claims in various states for their costs. Signed in print by Speaker of the House Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, and George Washington. NAIP and OCLC together record four copies, at the American Antiquarian Society, the New York Public Library, Yale, and the Library of Congress. Rare. EVANS 23854. ESTC W10238.
Published by [Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
[1]p. Small folio broadside. Dbd. Small contemporary numerical inscription in upper- right margin, mostly lost to trimming. Near fine. "Approved, March the second, 1791." Congressional printing of an act passed by the third session of the First Congress, the first session to be held in Philadelphia. The law moves the date for the annual meetings of Congress from March to the fourth Monday of October, going into effect following the next March session. Signed in print by Speaker of the House Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, and George Washington. NAIP and OCLC together record four copies, at the American Antiquarian Society, the New York Public Library, Yale, and the Library of Congress. Rare. EVANS 23852. ESTC W10237.
Published by [Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Small folio broadside. Dbd. Very good. Rare official printing of a law passed by the third session of the First Congress, providing, among other things, that the United States will continue to pay for the operation of lighthouses along the coast for another year, even if they have not been ceded to the U.S. by the states. Three copies are located. EVANS 23873.
Published by Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, [New York], 1790
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Small folio broadside. Dbd. Small contemporary numerical inscription. Light foxing, else near fine. "Approved, March 26th, 1790." Congressional printing of an act passed by the second session of the First Congress, the last session to be held in New York. The law provides for payment of up to $500 for the services of clerks in the army accounts commission, "in the same manner and at the same rate as the salary allowed to the clerks in the department of treasury." Signed in print by Speaker of the House Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, and George Washington. NAIP locates two copies, at the American Antiquarian Society and the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Rare. BRISTOL B7521. SHIPTON & MOONEY 46075. ESTC W10789.
Published by [ Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
[3]pp. Small folio. Closed tear in inner margin of both leaves, measuring approximately 1 1/4 inches, not affecting text. Very good. Rare official printing of a law passed by the third session of the First Congress, providing for additional taxes on tea coming into the United States and setting up a system of inspectors and fines. A similar system is also extended to Madeira wines entering the U.S. NAIP and OCLC together locate four copies, at the American Antiquarian Society, New York Public Library, Yale, and the Library of Congress. Rare. EVANS 23861. ESTC W14411.
Published by [Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
[3]pp. Dbd. Small folio. Very good. Rare official printing of a law passed by the third session of the First Congress, providing for additional taxes on tea coming into the United States and setting up a system of inspectors and fines. A similar system is also extended to Madeira wines entering the U.S. Three copies are located. NAIP and OCLC together locate four copies, at the American Antiquarian Society, New York Public Library, Yale, and the Library of Congress. Rare. EVANS 23861. ESTC W14411.
Published by [Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Small folio broadside. Dbd. Very good. Rare official printing of a law passed by the third session of the First Congress. This was another aspect of Hamilton's overall plan for consolidating and funding the U.S. debt. Three copies are located of this broadside. EVANS 23868.
Published by Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, [New York], 1790
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Small folio broadside. Dbd. Small contemporary numerical inscription ("25") in lower margin. Near fine, untrimmed. "Approved, June the fourth, 1790." Congressional printing of an act passed by the second session of the First Congress, the last session to be held in New York. The act provides for the Secretary of State to hire a second clerk for his office. Signed in print by Speaker of the House Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, and George Washington. NAIP and OCLC together record three copies, at the American Antiquarian Society, the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, and the Library of Congress. Rare. BRISTOL B7578. SHIPTON & MOONEY 46056. ESTC W14371.
Published by [Philadelphia, 1791
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Broadside, 11 1/4 x 7 1/2 inches. Dbd. Very good. Rare official printing of a law passed by the third session of the First Congress, calling for an estimate to be made of available federal lands not held by Indians or granted to citizens of the United States both southwest and northwest of the Ohio River. Four copies are located. EVANS 23882.
Published by Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, [New York], 1790
Seller: William Reese Company - Americana, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
One leaf, [2]pp. Small folio. Dbd. Small contemporary numerical inscriptions. Three small tears, between 1/4 and 1/2 inch in length, at edges, else near fine. "Approved, March 26th, 1790." Congressional printing of an act passed by the second session of the First Congress, the last session to be held in New York. The law allocates monies collected from duties on imports and tonnage for various federal expenses, including officials' pay, pensions for invalids, the building of a lighthouse at Cape Henry, Virginia, and compensation to Jehoiakim McToksin for his services as a guide and interpreter on the Sullivan Expedition. Signed in print by Speaker of the House Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, John Adams, and George Washington. NAIP and OCLC together locate four copies, at the American Antiquarian Society, Indiana University, the University of Michigan, and Yale. Rare. BRISTOL B7570. SHIPTON & MOONEY 46044. ESTC W14373.