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Colerick, Hunter & Beaumont (fl. 1795-1797) The western telegraphe, and Washington advertiser. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (December 29, 1795)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03433 Author/Creator: Colerick, Hunter & Beaumont (fl. 1795-1797) Place Written: Washington, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 29 December 1795 Pagination: 4 p. : newspaper ; 43.7 x 27.1 cm. Order a Copy

Contains President George Washington's seventh State of the Union Address. Among other topics, Washington discusses treaties confirmed by the Creek and Cherokee tribes, a treaty of navigation with Great Britain, and a review of the United States military. Contains articles on foreign and domestic affairs, advertisements, and announcements. Fragile, especially near the edges.

Colerick, Hunter & Beaumont, fl. 1795-1797
Washington, George, 1732-1799

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