Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845) Columbian centinel & Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 41, no. 43 (July 25, 1804)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08751 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 25 July 1804 Pagination: 4 p. ; 50 x 33 cm. Order a Copy
Includes an article reviewing Thomas Jefferson's administration and another denouncing Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury. Has coverage of the 11 July 1804 Aaron Burr-Alexander Hamilton duel on pages 1 and 2. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements. Includes a eulogy announcement for Alexander Hamilton signed by James Warren.
The Columbian Centinel & Massachusetts Federalist was printed from Oct. 5, 1799 (Vol. 32, no. 10) to Sept. 1, 1804 (v. 42, no. 2). Continues as the Columbian Centinel from June 16, 1790 (Vol. 13, no. 27) to Oct 2, 1799 (v. 32, no. 9). Continued by the Columbian Centinel from Sept 5, 1804 (Vol. 42, no. 3) to May 23, 1840 (v. 77, no. 6166).
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