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Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Columbian centinel. [Vol. XIX no. 974 (April 17, 1793)]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08774 Author/Creator: Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Newspaper Date: 17 April 1793 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 49.5 cm, Width: 31 cm Order a Copy

Reprints three congressional acts passed at the second session held 5 November 1792. The acts concern the collection of duties on goods and merchandise, the payment of a loan made of the Bank of the United States, and extending the time for receiving on loan a part of the domestic debt. Other news includes local news, news from Great Britain and other European countries, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements.

Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845

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