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Cushing, William, fl. 1789 Acts passed at a Congress of the United States of America...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00447 Author/Creator: Cushing, William, fl. 1789 Place Written: New York Type: Book signed Date: 1789 Pagination: [2] xxi, 185 xiv Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

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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