1790. · New York
by [United States Senate]
New York: John Fenno, 1790.. 224pp. (pp.222-224 misnumbered 122-124). Contemporary three-quarter calf and marbled boards, rebacked in period style, maroon gilt morocco label. Rubbed. Minor spotting and toning. Very good. The Senate journal of the second session of the first Congress. This is the first issue, with the final leaves incorrectly numbered. Many important issues were settled in the discussions recorded herein, and many significant moments in the nation's history are treated in depth. Included are the first State of the Union Message, discussions of state surrender of western lands, notices of ratification of the Bill of Rights, and discussions concerning the seat of government and Hamilton's fiscal proposals.
A highly important journal describing some of the founding legislation of the United States. ESTC W20579. EVANS 22982. (Inventory #: WRCAM34639)
A highly important journal describing some of the founding legislation of the United States. ESTC W20579. EVANS 22982. (Inventory #: WRCAM34639)