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Lot #590
The Pennsylvania Packet or the General Advertiser (January 12, 1779)

Notices on the apprehension of a robber-murderer, congressional resolutions, and lottery proceedings

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Notices on the apprehension of a robber-murderer, congressional resolutions, and lottery proceedings

The Pennsylvania Packet or the General Advertiser, January 12, 1779, printed and sold by John Dunlap. Front page notice about the apprehension of James Stevens; the notice stated that Stevens was thought to belong to a gang that committed robberies and murders in New Jersey; Stevens also had care of American prisoners and robbed and mistreated them. Proceedings in Congress concerning raising funds; the United States has not been provided revenues and is not in a condition to raise them, noting the need for bills of credit, for redemption as pledged by the United States; signed in print by Charles Thomson, Secretary. Resolution for a constitutional convention in Pennsylvania, signed in print John Morris, Clerk of the General Assembly. Resolution in Congress concerning the Commissary General of Prisoners of the enemy, signed in print by Charles Thomson. Proceedings in Congress concerning Lottery. Slight damage to one margin and two tiny holes.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Revolutionary War
  • Dates: #612 - Ended July 14, 2021