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Newhall, David, fl. 1803-1809 Political observatory. [Vol. 1 no. 36 (July 21, 1804)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03125 Author/Creator: Newhall, David, fl. 1803-1809 Place Written: Walpole, New Hampshire Type: Newspaper Date: 21 July 1804 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 49 cm, Width: 31.5 cm Order a Copy

Front page prints acts approved by President Thomas Jefferson, also endorsed by Speaker of the House of Representatives Nathaniel Macon and pro tempore President of the Senate Jesse Franklin. Includes an account of the 11 July 1804 duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton on page 2. A patriotic song for the 4th of July is printed on page 4. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements.

Newhall, David, fl. 1803-1809
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
Macon, Nathaniel, 1758-1837

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