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1789 Congressional Broadside

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1789 Congressional Broadside
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Broadside dated 6 January 1789, signed twice in print by John Hancock. Published by Adams and Nourse on order of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with embossed state seal at upper left. Signed twice by John Avery as Secretary, document certifies Nathaniel Gorham and Elbridge Gerry ''…to represent the said district in the Congress of the United States…'' This election was the first after the Convention of 1787 that established the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Single page measures 9.25'' x 12.5''. Light folds, else near fine.