VERMONT BECOMES THE 14TH STATE
THE “GREEN MOUNTAIN STATE” ADMITTED TO THE UNION
Dunlap’s American Daily Advertiser, Philadelphia
Monday, February 21, 1791
President George Washington signs the act admitting Vermont as the 14th State. Vermont had just officially ratified the new Federal Constitution. The complete printing of the Act appears on the third page, signed “George Washington, President of the United States,” and also John Adams as Vice president, and Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State, all in type.
Four pages, complete as issued, very fine condition.
$750
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