JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES, AT THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTH CONGRESS.
Philadelphia: W. Ross, 1797. 140, [12 Index] pp. Bound in attractive original quarter calf and marbled paper over boards, with gilt-lettered morocco spine label. Occasional light foxing, Very Good.
[offered with] JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES, AT THE SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTH CONGRESS. Philadelphia: William Ross. 1797 [i.e., 1798]. 683, [1 blank], [52 Index] pp. Attractive original quarter calf and marbled paper over boards. Gilt-lettered morocco spine label. Very Good.
[offered with] JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES, AT THE THIRD SESSION OF THE FIFTH CONGRESS. Philadelphia: W. Ross. 1798 [i.e., 1799]. 266, [24 Index] pp. Bound in contemporary quarter calf and marbled boards [light wear, rubbing], gilt-lettered morocco spine label. Very Good.
A complete official record of the Journals of the three Sessions of the House for the exciting Fifth Congress, in attractive original bindings.
Congress created the Alien & Sedition Acts and the Marine Corps, plus a treaty with the Cherokees. The Journals begin with President Adams's Message of May 16, 1797, on deteriorating relations with France and the status of dealings with Spain on the Florida boundary. They cover the Blount impeachment and his attempts to induce Indians and settlers to detach Florida and Louisiana from Spain, and deliver them to England; the War in Europe and effects on American commerce; the fight between Congressmen Lyon and Griswold, and Lyon's expulsion; the quasi-War with France; the Non-Intercourse Act; petitions by Virginians and others opposing the Alien & Sedition Act. This was a lively Congress; offered here is an excellent record of its activities.
Evans 32970, 34719, 36519. Item #37813
Price: $1,250.00