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1789

Cushing, William, fl. 1789

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Title: Acts passed at a Congress of the United States of America...

Containing the Bill of rights. This copy annotated by Assoc. Supreme Court Justice William Cushing; Collation: pi A-B4 C4(-C4)D-Z4 2A1 2B-2C4. With adverts. First 8vo edition and first unofficial edition of Acts passed at a Congress. Cushing's notes concern division of Congress' and the Supreme Court's powers; revenues collectors, etc.

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