A JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HON. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OF THE STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE, AT THEIR SESSION, BEGUN AND HOLDEN AT CONCORD, ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF JUNE, ANNO DOMINI 1793.
Portsmouth: John Melcher, 1793. Stitched, lacking the half title. 109, [3 blanks] pp. Untrimmed, partly uncut, stitched, generously margined. An unsophisticated example of late 18th century American printing. Except as noted, Very Good.
A rare, attractive copy of this Journal, which records the votes and proceedings on the variety of issues that came before the House during this Session. All aspects of 18th century American rural life are treated here: budgetary matters, taxation, banking, roads and bridges, incorporation of towns and businesses, town and state officers, postal services, special bills, courts, distribution and settlement of unsettled lands.
The only two known copies of this item are at the Library of Congress and the American Antiquarian Society.
FIRST EDITION. Evans 25873. NAIP w032838 [2]. Item #25234
Price: $375.00