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Russell, John, 1764-1831 Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03379 Author/Creator: Russell, John, 1764-1831 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: January 21,1805 - December 30, 1805 Pagination: 1 v. : 372 p. ; Height: 49.5 cm, Width: 35.3 cm Order a Copy

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb Strong, the trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase, the valedictory address of Aaron Burr who was not re-nominated for vice president, peace with Tripoli, the annual message of President Jefferson, and the death of Lord Nelson. Ninety three issues are bound in all. The following issues are missing: 14 March, 6 June, 13 June, 11 July, 26 September, 4 November, and 5 December. Issues from 21 February and 18 April are bound out of order. The paper was published by Russell and Cutler from 1803-1816.

Russell, John, 1764-1831
Cutler, James, 1774-1818

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