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CREATION OF WASHINGTON DC NEWSPAPER DEC 14,1787

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CREATION OF WASHINGTON DC NEWSPAPER DEC 14,1787
CREATION OF WASHINGTON DC NEWSPAPER DEC 14,1787
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Description
Framed newspaper of The Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser. In this 4 page issue, #2765, "it was reported yesterday December 14, 1787 that the state of Pennsylvania has ceded 10 sq miles of land to be used to form the seat of government, Washington D.C." A separate proclamation from George Clinton is present. Much trade news as well. The complete newspaper is housed in an archival, matted, double sided glass and brown wood frame. Not examined out of the frame.
Condition
The newspaper previously bound has three holes from the de-bounding and lightly toned paper as is usual for the period. There is a 4" curved crack on the reverse side glass. Frame: h. 26.5" w. 31.25", Newspaper: h. 23" w. 18"
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CREATION OF WASHINGTON DC NEWSPAPER DEC 14,1787

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