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Gales & Seaton National intelligencer. [Vol. 51, no. 77347 (January 22, 1850)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08726.08 Author/Creator: Gales & Seaton Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Newspaper Date: 22 January 1850 Pagination: 4 p. ; 62 x 48.5 cm. Order a Copy

Includes President Taylor's message regarding the government of California and, should the territory seek admission to the union, the future government of that state. Includes a report on California gold by a Mr. King and a President's message regarding ports of entry in the Oregon Territory. Inscribed above title "G. Russ" or "Ross."

Seaton, William Winston, 1785-1866
Gales, Joseph, 1786-1860
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

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