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Columbia sentinel. [Vol. 24, no. 52 (March 5, 1796)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08623 Author/Creator: Place Written: Boston Type: Newspaper Date: 5 March 1796 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

Published by Benjamin Russell. Prints the complete ratification of Jay's treaty. Also includes copy of King's approval and two facsimile signatures of George Washingon.

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