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Claypoole, D.C., fl. 1792 The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser [No. 432, October 16, 1792]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09730 Author/Creator: Claypoole, D.C., fl. 1792 Place Written: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Type: Newspaper Date: 16 October 1792 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 50.5 cm, Width: 35.4 cm Order a Copy

One issue of a newspaper, The Mail; or Claypoole's Daily Advertiser dated October 16, 1792. Contains advertisements for linens, willow hats, wax paintings, copper, glassware as well as letters. Featured on page 3 is correspondence between Thomas Jefferson and African American scientist, Benjamin Banneker regarding publishing Banneker's almanac and issues of race and equality.

Banneker, Benjamin, 1731-1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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