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Webster, Noah (1758-1843) Herald: a gazette for the country. [Volume I, no. 50 (November 27, 1794)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02685 Author/Creator: Webster, Noah (1758-1843) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 24 November 1794 Pagination: 4 p. ; 49.8 x 30.7 cm. Order a Copy

Prints President George Washington's proclamation regarding establishment of the United States Mint. Includes land for sale ads and an article about the French National Convention.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

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