A CIRCULAR LETTER FROM THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THEIR CONSTITUENTS

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15pp. Modern half calf and marbled boards. Portion of titlepage clipped away at upper margin, not affecting text. Uniform light tanning. Very good. One of five total printings of this work in 1779, following the official edition done in Philadelphia. Herein John Jay outlines the fiscal state of the infant nation, in particular light of the growing war debt. The pamphlet was ordered to be printed and distributed to the numerous parishes throughout the nation, to be read by the several ministers at the close of religious services. Jay implores the populace to maintain its resolve, and to be wary of insidious reports that the new government is failing. ESTC W15193. EVANS 16559. SABIN 15515. N° de ref. del artículo WRCAM47266

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