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Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 The Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. XI, no. 47 (August 26, 1789)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03129 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 1789/08/26 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 37.5 cm, Width: 24 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): GLC03129 PDF

Gives detailed report of recent debates in House of Representatives (August 14 and 15) regarding seventeen proposed amendments to the Constitution (a Bill of Rights). Also includes international news, letters from readers, ship news, advertisements, and other miscellaneous news items.

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

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