Lot 66
November 22, 1781, The Independent Chronicle And The Universal Advertiser. 4 pages folio. Pages 2 and 3 have the "General Return of Officers and Privates surrendered prisoners of war, the 19th of October, 1781, to the allied army….," the "Return of ordinance and military stores taken at York and Gloucester in Virginia…," the "Return of the waggons, horses and stores, delivered by the Quarter-Master, and found in York and Gloucester…," a "Return of Cloathing taken…," and "A List of the vessels taken or destroyed at York, in Virginia." All returns published by order of Congress. Page 3 also has the very important notice of the first President elected after Independence, making him technically the first President of the United States: "By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled, Monday, Nov. 4, Congress proceeded to the election of a PRESIDENT, and the ballots being taken, the Honorable JOHN HANSON was elected." All of page 1 and part of a column on page 2 contains "An Act for apprehending and securing Deserters from the Continental Army….," signed in print by John Hancock as President of the Continental Congress. Overall toning and foxing and a few scattered ink spots. Very Good.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500.
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