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Auction: 284 - Bond, Share & Americana Mailbid & Internet Exclusive
Lot: 1397

Periodical Book "The American Museum," vol. V, Philadelphia, 4/1789, 106pp., 8vo, relating news and opinion of the day, including the "Proceedings of Congress," with the report that "A quorum of both houses met, and on counting the votes for president and vice president, they appeared to be For president: His excell. gen. Washington - 69 / For vice president: Hon. John Adams - 34..." explaining after a list of the other votes for Vice President that "His excellency George Washington, esq. was announced president and the honourable John Adams, esq. vice president of the united states..." The article goes on to list all members of Congress. No cover, some edge wear, otherwise in Good. With typed transcript of the article. Estimate US$ 100-150

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