TENNESSEE BECOMES A STATE

tennessee-statehood-fp.jpgTHE “VOLUNTEER STATE” JOINS THE UNION

Columbian Centinel, Boston
July 23, 1796

Front page printing of the Federal Act admitting Tennessee to the United States, signed in script type, “G. Washington, President of the United States.” Thus, slave-holding Tennessee becomes the 16th State in the Union. Former Governor of the State of Franklin, John Sevier, is chosen first Governor of Tennessee. In a partisan Federalist move, Tennessee is permitted just one congressman for the first four years of statehood! Four other new federal acts also appear on page one.

Four pages, fine condition with just light foxing at and near the right margin. This rare newspaper would frame beautifully as it is boldly printed!

$950

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