The Constitution of the United States Essex Journal and New Hampshire packet. [No. 271 (September 9, 1789)]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06766 Author/Creator: The Constitution of the United States Place Written: Newbury-Port, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 1789/09/09 Pagination: 4 p. ; 43.2 x 26 cm. Order a Copy
Scarce newspaper printing of the seventeen amendments introduced by James Madison in the first Congress. Includes proceedings of Congress, introducing the amendments. The name "Mr. John Adams" has been inscribed in the left hand margin of the front page. Brigham 1: 375.
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