Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845) Columbian centinel. [Vol. 15, no. 729 (16 March 1791)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02060 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin (1761-1845) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 16 March 1791 Pagination: 4 p. ; 42.9 x 28 cm. Order a Copy
Reprints "An act to incorporate the subscribers of the Bank of the United States." References the establishment of the National Bank. Other news includes congressional news, local news, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements. Handwritten note in pen in upper right hand corner reads "Bank Act".
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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