Newhall, David, fl. 1803-1809 Political observatory. [Vol. 1 no. 36 (July 21, 1804)]

GLC03125

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GLC#
GLC03125
Type
Newspapers
Date
21 July 1804
Author/Creator
Newhall, David, fl. 1803-1809
Title
Political observatory. [Vol. 1 no. 36 (July 21, 1804)]
Place Written
Walpole, New Hampshire
Pagination
4 p. : Height: 49 cm, Width: 31.5 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Age of Jefferson & Madison

Front page prints acts approved by President Thomas Jefferson, also endorsed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Macon and pro tempore President of the Senate Jesse Franklin. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton on page 2. A patriotic song for the 4th of July is printed on page 4. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

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