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Fenno, John, 1751-1798 Gazette of the United States. [No. LXVIII (December 5, 1789)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08761 Author/Creator: Fenno, John, 1751-1798 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 1789/12/05 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 41 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

Reports on the French Revolution (dated 7 October 1789) and North Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. Also contains articles on a severe fire in Philadelphia, news from Europe, congratulations for George Washington on becoming president and his response, and news of senate proceedings.

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

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