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J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole (1784-1790) The Pennsylvania packet, and daily advertiser. [No.2915 (June 6, 1788)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08848 Author/Creator: J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole (1784-1790) Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 6 June 1788 Pagination: 4 p. ; 47 x 30 cm. Order a Copy

Reports on South Carolina's ratification of the Constitution as well as their convention. Also contains news from around country and ship news. Many advertisements appear, some regarding land and estate sales.

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To be sold into the Country,
For Five Years,
A Negro Man,
Who understands all kinds of farming business.
Enquire of the Printers eotf

Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole (publishers), 1793-1795

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